Snowbound for Christmas (2019)

[bunniefuu]

♪ [jazzy music]

♪ Bells are ringing

♪ There's a magic
in the air ♪

♪ Choirs are singing
Full of joy and happiness ♪

♪ Here's to Christmas ♪

♪ Kids are smiling

♪ Making snowmen
in the street ♪

♪ People driving to be
home with families ♪

♪ The songs they know
playing on the radio ♪

♪ Here's To Christmas
[Here's To Christmas] ♪

♪ In the window evening
snow is falling down ♪

♪ All the people who are
close are gathering round ♪

♪ Well my darling take my hand
in a winter wonderland ♪

♪ Here's To Christmas
[Here's To Christmas] ♪

♪ [music ends] ♪

Hey, uh, Rachel.

We're having an
all-hands meeting.

Would you mind joining us in
the conference room please.

He obviously forgot.

Well, have fun today.

It looks like Adrian
needs the executive staff

to stay and work
on a new project.

You mean the meeting in
the boardroom right now?

Yes.

But don't worry.
I'll fill you in after.

Thanks, Diane.
I appreciate that.

[Adrian]
Good morning everybody.

Now, I've got some big
news, and I'm going to need

all of you on board as
quickly as possible.

We're bidding on a
villa in Tuscany.

Now, Natalie is going to
go ahead and e-mail out

all the details
we have so far,

but the short story is
it's a multi-building,

twenty acre property that was
originally built in the 's.

It's beautiful.

I mean it's practically
a European fantasy.

Are you going to
fly over there?

Well we'd love to.

But we're not
quite there yet.

The lion's share owner
is Richard Bouchard

and he lives in Paris.

And he's going to be in
the States with his family

over the holidays.

We can pitch in person?

Exactly.

And I've already
invited him

to the Grand Lafayette
Resort to hear the pitch.

So, Diane, I'd like to get
together as quickly as possible.

I'm thinking you can put
together an architectural brief.

I don't need all
the specifics,

we just want to impress.

Okay.

And Natalie, if you could
go ahead and research

all the building
materials over there.

Sure.

Jerry, it's the same
thing with production.

If you can go ahead
and handle logistics,

make it seem like we
know what we're doing.

Ray, give me a couple
of prelim drawings,

something to make them
feel warm and snuggly.

-Okay.
-You got it.

Excellent.

Rachel.

If you wouldn't mind
coming together with

a big picture marketing sell,
something that makes sense?

Tuscan villa as
European fantasy?

Yes, yes.

With an emphasis on
getaway or escape.

Something...

Romantic?

Romantic!

Let's all keep
that word in mind.

Okay. Rrromantica.

It's Italia, slì?

Grazie. Rrrrr.

All right, guys.
Well, that's everything.

So if you want to go ahead
and hunker down, get to work.

This could seriously be
a game changer for us.

Ah, Natalie.

Are we doing
casual Mondays now?

It's team building
day, Mr. Blackstone.

The bus is leaving
in five minutes.

Ahh. Excuse me.

That was fantastic.

[laughing, indistinct
chattering]

So, is the next
group ready to go?

[all together]
Yes!

Good.

That's the energy you'll need
for what's coming up next.

After lunch, you'll
get to meet the dogs

and we'll head
out on the trail.

Let's go eat.

[indistinct chattering]

[Rachel] Is she flirting
with him or just sucking up?

She definitely missed the

workplace sexual
harassment workshop.

If I had a Masters
in Architecture,

I'd like to think I'd
have a little more poise.

So I was thinking maybe
we should share a room

at the Lafayette,
like old times.

I don't think so.

I don't want to send
the wrong signals.

To the client or to me?

Would you mind
passing the salt?

You know, the timing
might be better now.

It could be the
perfect getaway

for us to talk about
what happened.

I'd rather keep the weekend
professional, Diane.

In fact, I'm thinking about
bringing another team member

just to help
strengthen the pitch.

Oh. Really?

Uh huh.

Who?

I don't know.

Maybe Natalie.

Maybe Jerry.

[Tonya] Say hello to some
of your new team members.

Look at you, beauty!

[dog barks happily]

I love dogs.

Yeah, me too.

[Rachel] My apartment
doesn't allow pets.

Mine either.

You're a good girl.

So let's get the
next group going.

You two make a good team.

And you two will
be the other team.

I'll take the lead ahead.

But first let's go outside.

[dog barks]

[dog panting happily]

[Tonya] All right. So the
trickiest part is making sure

the lines are straight so
that you get a good tension.

Are you listening, Hudson?

We'll be keeping our eyes
on you, troublemaker!

[Tonya] All right. Looks like
you two are ready to go.

Oh, and remember
to keep your hands

on the bar while
you're driving.

And do you remember
the brakes?

Slow is "easy".

And "Whoa" is stop and
you step on the brakes.

All right. We've got
some good listeners!

All right. Here we go!

[dogs barking, yelping]

Who h*!

[laughing]

♪ [music starts, song
"“In The Wild"”] ♪

♪ Oooooo! Oooooo!

♪ In the wild with me

♪ Oooooo! Oooooo!

♪ In the wild with me

♪ Oooooo! Oooooo!

♪ We can learn to fly

♪ Oooooo! Oooooo! ♪

♪ We can touch the sky ♪

♪ Oooooo! Oooooo! ♪

♪ Come take a walk
in the wild ♪

♪ Take a walk in
the wild with me ♪

[music, song ends]

[Rachel]
It was fun!

We should go some time.

[Henry] Two of your favourite
things - dogs and winter.

You always loved winter.

[Henry] It wasn't enough
for just a snowman.

You built a
whole snow family.

[all laugh]

Well I should go.

I got a new
assignment at work.

We are bidding on
a Tuscan villa.

Oh, honey that
sounds so exciting!

You know your Father and
I honeymooned in Tuscany.

I forgot about that.

Tell me something I can use.
What was it like?

Delicious. Everything
was delicious.

And beautiful.

The colors. Oh,
the earth tones.

Terra cotta tile,
orange bricks.

And the sunshine was like

a fuzzy yellow blanket
over everything.

Wow, a fuzzy yellow blanket.

She's right. You could
eat the sunshine.

You couldn't eat the
sunshine, Henry.

What are you talking about?

I'm telling you, those beams
of light would come through

that old wooden farmhouse
and it felt like

life itself was
on a platter.

Your father's
such a romantic.

Well, I love you guys.

And I can't wait
for our ski trip.

[Marilyn] Oh my gosh.
February seems eons away!

Are you sure you're
going to be okay

on your own for Christmas?

Come down here, sweetie.

We'll miss you too much.

I think I'm
going to be fine.

People say that, and then when
Christmas Eve rolls around,

it's all waterworks.

[Marilyn] Henry, she's
trying to be independent.

I am independent!

[Henry]
Of course you are, honey.

But we'll pay for your flight
if you change your mind.

I love you.

-Love you too!
-Love you!

Hmm.

Fuzzy yellow blanket.

[Rachel] But don't for a
moment sacrifice the comforts

and conveniences of the
twenty-first century.

Slip seamlessly between
the old world and the new

with invisible ultramodern
technology in your kitchen,

bathrooms - everywhere
you live and love.

Preserving original
craftsmanship and design

is our passion,
while incorporating

every modern
comfort is our joy.

Blackstone Historical
Renovations...

Old world charm, state
of the art technology.

Your Tuscan villa,
lovingly re-imagined.

You did that all
in one night?

It's rough, obviously.

I need you to redo
the voice-over

so it's the voice
of the company.

I'm so blown away right now.

Mommy Mia, Rachel!

That was awesome.

I'm going to move
there. I quit.

I got to be honest.

I really didn't know
why we hired you.

Now I get it.

Well sure, it's great
on a surface level,

but I think we
need to emphasize

the structural work that's
going into the project.

Hit home that we know
what we're doing

when it comes to restoring
the actual buildings.

No, I disagree.

I think that
promo was perfect.

It keeps the fantasy
front of mind.

Yeah, besides, there's
plenty of technical details

in that boring proposal that
they have to read anyway.

[Adrian's message
notification dings]

Big news everybody.

Bouchard agreed to meet us
at the Grand Lafayette!

So, Adrian.

Are we driving up
there together?

We can take my Porsche.

Actually, I was thinking
we might need something

a little bigger.

Maybe I'll bring
another team member.

Who?

Rachel.

Are you free this weekend?

Rachel?

You want me to
come to the pitch?

But she doesn't know
anything about buildings.

No, it's perfect.

We have the
complete picture.

The technical details
and the romantic vision,

side by side.

[Natalie]
That does sound perfect.

Great. So we'll take
my SUV on Friday.

Well, that is,
unless you want to

drive up by yourself
in your Porsche, Diane.

[chuckles]
I love the antlers!

My niece gave them to me.

She's kind of like
my holiday designer.

Want to help me put
them on the car?

Definitely.

I'm getting into
the spirit too.

Well, tis the season.

Are you actually going to
put those on your car?

Well I was...

Let's go.

Oh no, please.

After you, Diane.

You know, I'm so glad we've
got some time in the car

together because I wanted
to run something by you.

Oh yeah? sh**t.

Well, I know that your focus is
on historical renovations...

It's in the name
of the company.

Right.

Well I know, but I also
wanted to remind you

that with me here,
you can offer more.

I'm listening.

Well, for example, imagine the
doors that could open for us

if you pitched
architectural innovation

as well as just renovation.

Well just renovation
built this company.

But I appreciate the hustle.

I just don't want to see you
limit yourself when you have

me to cover those bases and
grow the company in new ways.

Well, I tell you
what, when something

with that type of
potential comes along,

I will definitely
listen to your ideas.

That's great.

I have lots of ideas.

Wow.

Yeah. Wow.

[Bellhop] Please allow
me to take that for you.

Bonjour Monsieur.
Bonjour Madame.

Et Mademoiselle.

I am Jean-Luc,
at your service.

We are so pleased to greet
you, and to let you know

that you have the honourable
distinction of being

the first guests to stay
at the newly restored

Mount Lafayette
Grand Resort Hotel!

The first, really?

Absolument.

That is really cool.

It is very, very cool
indeed Mademoiselle.

And you have the entire
hotel to yourselves tonight

as first bookings
begin tomorrow.

So, the hotel is empty?

Yes. You are the only
guests until tomorrow.

Monsieur Blackstone has
the special privilege

because he was the
one who restored

this beautiful property
to the way it should be.

We are so grateful.

Diane played a big
role in it too.

Ah. And you as well?

I'm just riding
their coattails.

I only joined the
company a few weeks ago.

[laughs] Of course.

Come. Let me show
you how everything

has come alive for
the Christmas season.

No no no no. Please,
this way is preferred.

To avoid the service
elevator maintenance.

Oh please tell me
the main elevators

have already been done.

I do high heels.
I don't do stairs.

Of course, Madame. It was
completed yesterday.

I'm going to
come up with you.

You're not going to take
the tour with us, Rachel?

I'm going to check in
upstairs first if that's okay?

Of course.

Oh, make sure my room is up to
my standards, would you, hon?

Well, the place looks
stunning, Jean-Luc.

Thank you.

[Diane] Yeah. What a
special time to be here.

[Jean-Luc] It is
very special indeed.

And just wait until you
see the holiday menu.

It is ridiculous.
Over the top.

Magnifique!

Mr. Blackstone is in
this corner room,

the second room is next door,
and the third is down the hall.

Thank you.

Can I check this one?

Of course.

Wow!

Yes! Stairs.

Just a question.

Does the third room
have a loft, as well?

No, ma'am. It's
all on one level.

Very spacious.

Oh. Thank you.

Thank you.

Well, I guess you
don't get to be beside

your Prince
Charming, Diane.

Me, I do heels.
And I do stairs.

[cell phone rings]

Hey, Natalie.

Hey!

How's it going up there?

It's beautiful.

How's Diane?

Yuck. Insufferable.

She's on a tour of
the hotel with Adrian.

I wanted to join, but I needed
a break from that voice.

[laughs]
Had enough on the ride up?

Do you want to know
how far she's pushing?

She's trying to get
Adrian to change

the concept of
his company.

You're kidding.

[Rachel] I wish I were.

I wonder if she's trying to
rekindle their old romance?

What?

You know they used
to date, right?

No, I had no idea.

It wasn't serious and they
were not a good match.

I shouldn't have
mentioned anything.

I just assumed
that you knew.

I assumed everyone knew.

Right.

He looks uncomfortable any
time she comes around.

I think that he wants to
keep it all professional,

all business and she's
just pressuring him.

And now I suppose you'll be
dining with her this evening?

You got it.

We're the only guests
in the hotel tonight.

What? Really?
That place is huge.

And somehow I
can't avoid Diane.

Well. Good luck with that.
[chuckles] I got to go.

I'll see you when
you get back. Okay?

Yeah. I'll see you when
I get back. Bye bye.

Really?

Ms. Carter, you
look refreshed.

You look smashing,
too Jean-Luc.

And please call me Rachel.

Bien sur, Ms. Rachel.

Your table for
three is ready.

Un verre de vin?

Absolutely.

A grandy one.

Grande.

Grande.

Excellent.

Merci.

[Diane] And imagine. You
and I and this company.

The potential that we
have is so amazing.

But I didn't want to be
the one to point out

that if they'd just
done it my way,

we wouldn't be in
this predicament.

[Adrian's cell phone rings]
Oh, Sarah's calling.

Excuse me.

I want to thank
her for all this.

So, tomorrow.

Yes, tomorrow.

The big pitch.

We're all good at
what we do, right?

We?

Are you doing it alone?

Well I just think that less
is more when it comes to the

"marketing department".

We let the promo you
made speak for itself,

then I'll hit the buyers
with the technical aspect,

and Adrian can close
the deal with his charm.

I'm glad we don't have
to rely on your charm.

More great news!

Sarah's got some
more work for us.

And it's right here
on the property.

We can scout it
this weekend.

[Diane]
Oh that's great!

And, you're not going
to believe this Diane,

but you're getting your wish.

Apparently they have cabins
scattered all across

this property and not only do
they want us to restore them

just like we did the hotel,

but they want a quote
on three new cabins.

Wow!

Full construction, just like
you proposed in the car.

Oh wow. Wow.

Well talk about quickly
manifesting greatness.

But, it does change
our weekend slightly.

How so?

I'm going to need you to
go over to the other side

of the mountain first thing
tomorrow to scout the cabins.

Get all the details
and specs you can.

Now Sarah's contractor Fred,

he's going to come
out and meet you.

-Tomorrow morning?
-Uh huh.

That's the pitch!

Oh I know. It's a good thing
we brought Rachel along.

I'm going to need all
the help I can get.

Especially with you gone.

Me gone?

It's full
construction design.

This is exactly what
you wanted, Diane!

But Rachel is not
qualified to do this job.

Oh come on. We'll
have your binder.

It's no big deal.

Everything is in there
that they need to know

about building
structure and integrity.

Plus this is more of a big
picture meeting anyway.

"Marketing stuff".

Wow! Nailing two
gigs in one day.

Go team!

[Adrian] So Fred's going to meet
you at : in the morning.

Jean-Luc has already
arranged a pick up at : .

You'll be back by
mid-afternoon.

Great.

I am so in over my head.

Have fun Diane.

Oh! Sorry!

No, it's fine.

At least we're in sync.

Are you okay?

I've never been better.

Let's go to the boardroom.

Good idea.

They should be
here any minute.

Fantastic.

Ready to go.

[Adrian breathing heavily]

You know what?

Why don't we go over
the details again.

I'm a little nervous.

I mean, Tuscany, right?

[breathing heavily]
Tuscany.

Wait. What do I know
about Tuscany again?

Well. You know that Natalie
found a great wood supplier

who can match the
age of the villas.

That's something I know.

And you know how
to do all the

nitty gritty nuts
and bolts stuff.

You create magic from nothing.
You're the real deal.

I'm the real deal.

Plus, I heard
you can whittle.

Who told you that?

Natalie's got a cool little
wooden pumpkin on her desk

and I asked her about it.

Well her birthday's in
October, so I figured pumpkin.

Hmm.

I whittle sometimes
when I'm nervous.

My kingdom for a block
of wood and a knife.

Why? I'm not
nervous right now.

I just wish we could focus
on the work, you know.

Instead of having
to do this whole...

Dog and pony show?

Why would they even consider
an American company?

We've got to be
the long shot.

Why?

Look what you did
with this place.

And it's ten times the
size of the villas.

Listen, if you go into
this comparing yourself

to other companies, then
you've already lost.

Focus on the positive.

All the reasons you are
perfect for the job.

And then none of the
reasons you're not.

Clearly somebody was
paying attention

during team building day.

[chuckles] No, I was just
playing with the dogs.

[knocking at door]

Oh, here we go.

You are going to k*ll it.

That's a good thing, right?

Ace it?

Much better option.

Ah, I am sorry to interrupt,
but I have some news.

What is it Jean-Luc?

It seems that the snow has
been falling and falling.

Your client is not going to
make it to the resort today.

You're kidding?

Oh h* h*.

I do not joke about
blocked roads.

And, I don't know how
to say this, but...

No one is coming to
the resort today.

Wait. Just let me
get this straight.

Rachel and I are
literally the only guests

in a -room hotel?

[Rachel] What about Diane?
Is she safe?

Oh, yes.

Our driver has confirmed that
he saw her meet with Fred.

But don't worry. Fred is
not just a contractor,

but also an
avid outdoorsman.

So, he will definitely
keep her safe.

Thank you.

[wind howling]

No! No! No!

This is not happening.

I'm supposed to be snuggled
by the fire with Adrian

in a five-star resort,

and not freezing with a
barbarian in a dusty old cabin.

If you want, I'll
lend you my parka.

I do not want your parka!

I want to get back
to the Lafayette.

Read my lips:
The roads are closed.

The roads are closed.

We made it out
here this morning.

Surely we can get back?

Listen miss, there is
nothing I'd like more

than to get away from you.

But we're stuck.

At least we made it to
the Triple Pine cabin

before we got buried
by that blizzard.

We have been
walking for hours.

Where are we?
At the North Pole?

We've been walking for
less than twenty minutes.

Is there even a bathroom?

Yeah sure.

It has an outhouse.

[whimpering]
I can't do this.

What are you doing?

Just keep it until we get
this place warmed up.

I'm not going to risk
you getting frostbite.

I have a feeling you're
a litigious woman.

Litigious.

That's a big word
for a mountain man.

I'm from Pittsburgh, lady.

Whatever.

[Rachel laughs]

[laughs]
Excuse me!

Let me guess.
We're sitting here?

Ha ha. I love a woman
with intuition.

I'm starving.
What's on the menu?

There must have
some restrictions

because of the blizzard?

Jean-Luc, what's wrong?

I have to confess.

Confess?

This weekend has been looming
in my mind for months.

It has been my
raison d'être.

I had the staff arrive
early for training.

We are at peak readiness.

And now...

There's no one here.

Well, I'm sure the snow will
be cleared up by tomorrow...

Attendez!

J'ai une bonne idée!

My staff will use this weekend
to fine tune their training.

Hmm?

So what that we only
have the two guests?

You two guests will
receive the absolute

top of the line service
that is possible.

You will eat like
a king and queen,

drink the finest wines,
enjoy every amenity.

This hotel will be your
personal playground,

and we will
make it happen.

After all, I pay
these people.

They need to be working.

So, let us begin.

What is your heart's
desire out of everything

that is possible in
this entire universe?

Coffee?

Me too.

Okay.

Coffee fit for the gods!

[Rachel giggles]

Well, it's pretty early.

We'd better come up with a
long list of things to do.

It feels like we're
playing hooky, doesn't it.

I know.

We're supposed to
be in the boardroom

sweating our way through
a business pitch.

And instead we're...

[French accent] Eating
like a king and queen.

[Rachel laughs]

Oh, Jean-Luc,
that's beautiful.

Enjoy.

♪ [lively music, song]
Merry Christmas to you

♪ The only
present I need ♪

♪ Under the mistletoe ♪

♪ There's no place
that I'd rather be ♪

♪ The fire burning
nice and slow ♪

♪ All the lights
up on the tree ♪

♪ You're the only gift
this Christmas I need ♪

♪

♪ If I haven't
told you, oh oh ♪

♪ My only wish
this year, oh oh ♪

♪ It doesn't cost a penny ♪

♪ Or get delivered by
Santa or reindeer, oh no ♪

♪ Yeah all that I want ♪

♪ Is for you to
pull me close ♪

♪ While we watch
the snow fall ♪

♪ Merry Christmas to you ♪

♪ The only
present I need ♪

♪ Under the mistletoe ♪

♪ There's no place
that I'd rather be ♪

♪ Merry Christmas ♪

[music, song end]

Traffic jam
at the spa lounge.

Yeah, you would think that
they would be able to

separate our appointments
a little bit?

The nerve!

Serious question.

Am I supposed to eat these
or do I put them on my eyes?

[laughs]
Be my guest.

Rachel, Adrian.

I'm Patty, one of your
massage therapists today.

I just wanted to let you
know that we have

a couple's massage
room available that is

the absolute most luxurious
room in the whole spa.

Actually, we're
not a couple.

Oh! My mistake.
I'm so sorry.

Well, you're still welcome
to enjoy the room.

We can put a silk screen
between you

so there's no
chance of...

Peeking?

All right.

Well in that case, Patty,
bring on the screen.

After you.

[Rachel groans]

[groaning]

Are you relaxed?

It's the best thing
that's ever happened.

I've never had a
manicure before.

How do you like it?

I am giving serious
consideration to pink pearl?

Listen, it's the holidays.

Red or red are your choices.

Red.

[together]
The WiFi's down.

What are we going
to do without WiFi?

We might actually have
to talk to each other.

[they chuckle]

Oh.

Monsieur, Mademoiselle.

I apologize but the
WiFi, it has gone kaput.

So I took the liberty of
ordering your favorite foods.

The surveys we filled out.

It was very helpful.

Enjoy.

Thank you.

You like sardines too?

Oh, any fish in a can.

-Really?
-Uh huh.

I thought I was
the only one.

Nope.

Come on.

Nope!

Nothing.

All right.
We need heat.

There's no kindling.

You can help by gathering
some sticks outside.

[scoffs]
Gathering sticks?

What am I, a girl scout?

If you were, we could sure use
those skills right about now.

I'm not gathering sticks.

[Ben] You want to know
what happens to people

who don't gather sticks
once a blizzard hits?

They freeze to death.

Do you want to die, or do
you want to get some sticks?

I want to die!

I find that hard to believe
coming from someone

as self-important as you.

I'm self-important?

You are the one who's
been bragging about

how well you
know these woods.

Yet we're stuck out here
like a couple of tourists.

We've got about half an hour
before our bodies are going

to run out of
steam in this cold.

I have to split
wood with this axe.

But the fire won't catch
without some sticks

to build underneath it.

You know how
buildings work, right?

You're an architect,
aren't you?

Sticks are our foundation.

Thank you.

[door slams shut]

♪ [lively music, song start]

♪

♪ Stompin' in the
snow in the dark ♪

♪ only have the stars
to light the way ♪

♪ Our friends have come
to all take part ♪

♪ in the celebration
of Christmas Day ♪

♪ Put up all the lights
and the cheer ♪

♪ and sing the songs that we all
know by heart ♪

♪ It's the happiest
time of the year ♪

♪ the champagne pops
and it all starts ♪

[phone rings]

[music, song end]

Hello?

Rachel? What's going on?

You're not responding
to any of my texts?

The WiFi's down and no
one's getting service.

I'm surprised that
your call came through.

How are you?

Me? Who cares?

How's everything going
with you and Diane?

Okay, so, Diane got sent
to the other side of the

mountain to go
check out a gig.

And then a blizzard started
and now she can't get back.

So the pitch was
just you and Adrian?

No pitch.

Bouchard can't
get here either.

We are literally
the only guests.

That's crazy!

So what are you
doing all day?

Shopping and
going to the spa.

Ha! I can't believe it.

[Natalie] And what's
that like with Adrian?

Honestly, he's really fun.

Well, I'm glad he can
relax a little bit.

I thought he was going to
give himself an aneurysm

over this new job.

I just think he
really wants this one.

So what happens now?

I guess we just
wait out the storm.

Okay. Well, I just called to
see if you got the account,

but I guess
everything's on hold.

Thanks for checking in. Bye.

[knock at door]

Adrian!

Fancy meeting you here.

Clearly I didn't get
the casual dinner memo.

Come in. I'll
just be a minute.

[Adrian]
Wow.

No, seriously.

That dress looks
absolutely incredible.

Well you started it with
that finely tailored suit.

Who would have thought
all this pampering

would work up
such an appetite?

Shall we?

It's beautiful.

It's wonderful.

Mademoiselle, Monsieur.

to meet the chef who is
responsible for

all the amazing creations
you have been enjoying.

I present Monica DiAngelo,
and this is her staff.

[Adrian] It's so very
nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you too.

Thank you for taking
such good care of us.

It must be strange to have
two guests instead of...

A hungry mob?

[everyone laughs]

It's a pleasure to be
cooking for you tonight.

Your meal will
be out shortly.

Thank you.

Enjoy.

I'm officially excited.

Wow!

Thank you.

Lobster at Christmas.

I could get used to this.

It's going to be a rude
awakening to get home and

have to make a
meal for myself.

Let's not think about home.

Cheers.

Cheers.

You've got to be kidding.

Wait. I'm not finished.

There you go.

Now it's festive.

You know, you could
be a little grateful.

[scoffs]
Grateful!

You know what?

If you hadn't insisted
on meeting me at dawn,

this whole thing would have
been canceled and I'd be

sleeping on thread-count
sheets tonight.

You think that was my idea?

I was doing Sarah a favor.

No good deed
goes unpunished.

You can say that again.

[gags]

I can't eat this.

[English accent] Feel free to
peruse the pantry, your majesty.

Well, there's salt.

Oh.

We could cure a buffalo.

Come on, that was funny.

Was it?

We've got food, water, heat.

Trust me, things
could be much worse.

I'm supposed to be
reconnecting with

my ex-boyfriend right now.

Whoa whoa whoa whoa!

Aren't you up here for work?

He's also my boss.

Whoo whoo!

That sounds awkward.

That sounds awkward?

That sounds awkward?

Let me tell you
what's awkward.

Awkward is being stuck in
a glorified pile of wood

with a complete stranger.

That's awkward.

You could ask me
something about myself.

What?

I mean, you could
ask me something.

Then I wouldn't be a
complete stranger.

All right. You win.

Let's see... Fred.

I know.

What brought you
here from Pittsburgh?

I don't want to
talk about it.

That's it. Tapping out.

Oh, it was so good.

Thank you so much.
It was great.

So, tell me something
about yourself.

You grew up in
Boston, right?

No.

My Dad was in the Air Force,
so we moved around a lot.

By the time we got to
Boston, I was almost

so it was time for
me to move out.

And I really liked it there,

so I didn't join them
on the next stop.

Where did they go next?

Ohio.

But they're in Florida now.

Like smart older people do.

Is that where
your parents are?

No, they're dumb.
They live in Vermont.

[Rachel laughs]

Is that where you grew up?

Uh huh.

Mom was a retired
schoolteacher.

Dad's a retired carpenter.

Of course, I think I read
that on the company bio.

Yeah, he did teach me a lot.

I bet.

Is that where you are
going to go for Christmas?

Oh, every year.

Rural Vermont in the
winter screams Christmas.

That's how I feel
about Boston.

I like the seasons. As
much as I love to go

visit my parents
on the beach...

Oh so they live
right on the water?

There is a pelican roosting
on their balcony as we speak.

Wow, that has got to be some
impressive poop to clean up.

[laughs] That's what I said.

So you're going down there
for a green Christmas?

No, actually.

We have a plan to meet in
February for a ski trip,

so we're going to
do Christmas then.

You don't seem
very convinced.

It sounds good when you're
planning it in October,

but in reality, drinking
mulled wine by yourself

on Christmas Eve
totally sucks.

And that's your
Christmas tradition?

No, not really.

We did it last year
because I was working

and couldn't get away.

It was cool because
it gave me something

to look forward
to in February.

But December limped along?

Well I was really busy so
I didn't notice as much.

But you know, then when the
actual holiday comes around

and the whole
world shuts down,

it feels weird not to
be with your family.

My parents and I usually
go somewhere in Vermont

but this year they're
staying with me.

You should join us.

What?

Are you serious?

Christmas with my new boss?

Wow. When you put it that
way it sounds awful.

-Never mind.
-No no no.

-I...
-No no no.

It sounds weird and creepy.

Just forget I even said it.

I blame the circumstance.

Being all alone together
in this huge hotel.

It's intense.

So you feel it too?

Oh I feel it.

Do you want to know what I'm
thinking about right now?

Oh. What?

Pie.

What? Were you thinking
about something else?

Chocolate.

Oh!

[Jean-Luc]
Oh! Mon dieu.

Ms. Rachel.
Monsieur Blackstone.

Are you okay?

Jean-Luc, we're fine.

Speak for yourself. I'm
terrified of the dark!

Oh. Please come with me.

We are replacing you.

Oh. Replacing us?

With whom?
I demand to know.

Ah, alors. No no no.

Not 'replace'.

Ah, we are placing
you in another area.

Where are you moving us to?

Why?

Are you afraid?

Noooo!

[everyone laughs]

You should be.
Come along.

You know, it could be worse.

I seriously doubt that.

I mean, you could be stuck with
someone not so handsome.

This is spectacular.

Your eyes have flecks
of green in them.

I never noticed that before.

There is only one thing that
I could think of that would

make this day better.

[Jean-Luc]
Dessert!

[both together]
Dessert!

Thank you.

Now, Monica, she wants me to
tell you that what we have

here is a peach tart with a
bourbon brown sugar sauce,

and this is a flourless
chocolate cake with a

raspberry coulis.

Bon appetit!

Merci.

Jean-Luc!

Well, it's official.

This day's perfect.

Is it over?

Oh!

Well, you know, we haven't had
our after-dinner drinks yet.

It's good for digestion.

Digestion?
I can be convinced.

I'll meet you there.

I just need to freshen up.

Don't mind if I do.

No no.

You are falling for
your boss, you idiot.

Okay. No no no.
No more! No more!

Why did Rudolph get
a bad report card?

Why?

Because he went
down in history.

[laughs]

What do you call someone
who is terrified of Santa?

Claustrophobic.

Okay. That's it. I swear.
That's all I got.

♪ [sexy music playing
in background] ♪

♪

Do you want to dance?

♪

Where did you learn all those
terrible Christmas jokes?

My nephew. He's six.

That explains it.

Plus I really just
love Christmas.

It feels like we're on an
entirely different planet,

doesn't it?

Everything's
happened so quickly,

I haven't had a
chance to think.

Thinking's overrated.

That's true, although there
are some issues to think about.

I mean, I don't have
an issue right now.

I'm having a wonderful
time, and frankly,

I haven't been this excited
about anyone in a long time.

It's just the work
thing, you know.

You're right.

I'm your boss.
And um, this is bad.

This is not bad. This
is the opposite of bad.

No, it feels like we're
breaking some kind of rule.

I'm fine with being
a rule-breaker.

Maybe we should just
call it a night.

See you later?

Yeah. Yeah yeah yeah.
Of course.

♪

Had to bring up
the work thing.

Oh.

[notification beep]

[notification beep]

[notification beep]

Yay, the WiFi's back up.

[knock at door]

Come on. Get dressed.

We're going to
have some good

old fashioned,
wholesome fun.

Could you hurry up please.

It is literally
boiling in here.

Okay, you crazy person.

I don't know what you've
done with my boss,

but I'm going to need my
cappuccino before I go anywhere.

Sorry.

That's it? Done.

Okay.

That was so much fun.

So much fun. Oh, let
me get that for you.

Oh. Thank you.

Oh. Would you like
some hot chocolate?

Please make mine a double.

Coming right up.

Just what the
doctor ordered.

Mmm. That is so good.

You certainly earned it.

You are quite the skier.

You know you're not
so bad yourself.

Wasn't that an
amazing snowfall.

I mean I haven't seen
one like that in years.

I remember snow
days as a kid,

but I've never had a
grown-up snow day.

Snow weekend.

Snow weekend.

Are you okay?

I'm good. I just...

I really enjoyed dancing
with you last night.

It was an incredibly
special night.

When you say "special,"

do you mean cherished
and fantastic?

Or unique and not
likely to happen again?

Before I answer that question,
I'm going to need you

to put your hot
chocolate down.

You couldn't
possibly be planning

something diabolical,
Mr. Blackstone?

Wow.

Wow is good.

Wow is really, really good.

But you know what?

Maybe we should think
about this before we...

Before we?

Well, you know.

[knocking]

Excuse me, your
lunch is ready.

And also, I must
inform you that

the other guests will
be arriving soon.

Whoa! Other guests?

Did we give
permission for that?

I was not aware that...

Kidding, Jean-Luc. Kidding!

Ha ha ha.

You make a joke.

We'll see you in the
dining room shortly.

So how about it?

One last dinner, all alone?

Whatever you say, boss.

Sorry?

Sounds good.
I'm hungry.

Thank you so much.

Thank you.

Oh my goodness.

I got you something
at the gift shop.

I was going to save it
for the Christmas party,

but since this is our "last
meal alone" and all that,

I thought why not?

Wow. This is...

This is really
thoughtful. Thank you.

You said it's what you
do to calm yourself down.

I could have used
it last night.

You couldn't sleep either?

No, I was mesmerized by the
Christmas tree in the courtyard.

Me too. The sky
was so clear.

Beautiful, wasn't it?

Sad, too.

Why sad?

I knew the fantasy was over
as soon as the snowfall ended.

You made it.

Safe and sound.

Yeah.

You've got plenty of
time for a hot shower.

Forget it. I'm going to head

right back to the city
before I get stuck again.

Suit yourself.

Well, thanks for
everything Fred.

I'm glad we didn't
die out there.

I didn't think you were
capable of gratitude.

And I do think your idea
for the cabins work.

I like it.

You know how to reach me.

Just so you know, I'm a
big believer in fantasies.

Are you now?

[elevator doors open, close]

You will not believe what
happened to me out there!

What a disaster.

How were the cabins Diane?

I'd hardly call them cabins.

More like shacks
in the woods.

I don't know about you two,

but I'd like to get on the
road as soon as possible.

Sure, that's fine with me.

Oh. After you.

We will miss you.
Our first guests.

Oh h* h* h*!

Thank you for taking
such good care of us.

You really went
above and beyond.

Oh you truly you did.

I'm going to be
sure to call Sarah

and tell her what a
magical time this all was.

Ah merci.

Now the real work begins.

[they laugh]

All right. Let's go.

You okay back there?

I'm fine.

So you've been alone
together the entire weekend?

Twenty-four hours, I'd say.

Not that anyone
was counting.

Hmm.

Oh Adrian, I need to tell
you right away that I was on

the phone with Bouchard's
assistant and they have

invited us to Vail.

So we can pitch tomorrow
if we fly right out.

Well that's fantastic news.

So when did you
talk to them?

Oh just this morning.

Lucky I had still your
passport info from the last

time since they wanted to
book the flights right away.

And you gave them
Rachel's info too?

No, I figured since it's
a two-person pitch now,

Rachel doesn't need to waste
another day traveling around.

And I can just get
the thumb drive

with your presentation
on it, right?

-Of course.
-Perfect.

Besides, aren't you on the

Christmas party
planning committee?

Well that's
coming up Friday.

So you'd better get busy.

"I can just get it on
the thumb drive, right?"

Would you rather have punch

or mulled wine at
the Christmas party?

Wine.

How on earth did
you get roped into

the party planning
committee?

There are only twelve
employees at Blackstone.

How did you not
get roped in?

I hope they didn't screw
up your presentation.

They just really
need to press play.

I don't know why Adrian wanted
me there in the first place.

He's got good instincts.

Yeah, then why is he
in Vail with Diane?

She knows how to
manipulate him.

[message notification]

Oh, no.

Diane is requesting
something.

E-mail her back
and tell her that

you do not take
orders from her.

[message notification]

Oh, now Adrian
is e-mailing me.

I think they wants us
to stay and work late.

Us?

Ah, define us?

Thank you, thank you
everyone for staying late.

And Ray I know you're missing
your kid's hockey game

and I feel
terrible about it.

Hey, it's okay,
Denise is filming it.

We all want to
get this account.

Now whatever you need.

The good news is they loved
the video presentation.

And when I say loved,
I mean really loved it.

But they want more technical
information in it,

like I had suggested.

Not exactly.

Just let me handle this.

Don't change the
original video.

What they want is a second
video that explains

the specs and the technical
with the same style.

They've got a minority
investor who's

a real creative type and
she doesn't look at papers.

Really eccentric,
apparently.

Right. And without her
approval, the deal's a no-go.

Bouchard seems to think with
the video we already have,

it gives us an advantage.

But if we could come up with
another one that focuses

on the CAD measurements
and the drawings, well,

that would definitely
give us the lead.

And we need an advantage
here because we are clearly

the underdog
overseas option.

And let me tell
you one thing.

There are plenty of
reasons not to go with us.

Okay boss. Just tell
us what you need.

Ray, can you scan your hand
drawing of the fireplace?

But you have the
vector version, right?

Yeah, but I want to overlap
your original version

because it has an organic
feel to it more than

the perfect computer
lines, you know?

Yeah, yeah. You got it.

Jerry, how's it coming
with the product photos?

Just about there.

I can't find a high
resolution sample of

the stone we're going to use.

Which one?

It's called Pale Ironstone?

Try RealWorldMaterials.com.

Fireplace drawing
sent, Rachel.

Thank you.

Found it.

You're a genius.

Oh I know.

I don't think caffeine
is working anymore.

Oh oh.

But this could be it.

Are you rendering a new one?

I am clicking render right now.

We'd better get this account
or I'm going to be so ticked.

Well it won't be
for lack of trying.

[notification]

The sound of success.

I seriously hope so.

♪ [soft background music]

A full renovation of
this Tuscan retreat

will require expertise
in many areas,

and the work will be
undertaken strategically

to make sure that it's livable
throughout the duration.

The main building will be
reinforced from the top to

bottom with period planks
excavated from a nearby farm,

supplemented by lumber from
Florence that matches perfectly.

[background music ends]

That was awesome, Rach.

I would clap if I
wasn't so tired.

Great.

You guys go home.

What about you?

I still need to
record the narration.

Go home. I've got this.

Are you sure?

Will you be safe?

Please.

Ray's here to protect me.

Go go go go.

♪ [jazzy music
and song start] ♪

♪

♪ Up on the housetop
reindeer pause ♪

♪ Out jumps Good
Old Santa Claus ♪

♪ Down on the chimney
with lots of toys ♪

♪ All for the little
ones, Christmas joys ♪

♪ h* h* h*! ♪

♪ Who would know? ♪

♪ h* h* h*!

♪ Who would know? ♪

♪ Up on the housetop,
click, click, click ♪

♪ Down through the
chimney with Saint Nick ♪

♪

[music ends]

[indistinct chattering]

Hey! Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Here's to a trip to Italy.

Merry Christmas and happy
holidays everybody!

I hope you're
enjoying the party.

As you all know, Diane and
I just came back from Vail

where we finished pitching the
Tuscan villa project and...

Did we get it?

We got it! Whoo!

[cheering and clapping]

Thank you so much for
everyone's hard work.

Enjoy the party please.
All right.

Great job. Great job.

Rachel, Nat, Ray, Jerry,
thank you so much

for pulling out
all the stops.

Rachel pulled
it all together.

She had the vision.

We did all stay up until three
am, so let's not forget that.

I will not soon forget it.

I'm so very grateful for
each and every one of you.

You're welcome, boss.

You fell asleep at eleven Ray.

I'm so happy
for you, Adrian.

For us. The company.

This is great news.

Let's get some food.

I feel so validated that I
am the one who convinced

Adrian to hire a
marketing director.

I guess my job is safe.

[laughing, indistinct
chattering]

Merry Christmas, Rachel.

Merry Christmas, Diane.

And no hard feelings.

About what?

Oh you know. Adrian.

I don't know
what you mean.

Well I know you must have
thought that you really

connected with Adrian last
weekend, but while we were

in Vail we decided to
give things another try.

Another try?

Uh huh.

Yeah Adrian and I used to be
an item and then I moved to

New York for a while and
when I came back he asked me

if I wanted to work for
him, strictly work.

And I accepted and
that's how it's been.

Until this
overnight in Vail.

Oh, really?

It was so romantic.

Well I just wanted
you to know

before you hear it
through the grapevine.

That's very thoughtful
of you. Thank you.

Of course.

Hey, what's going on?
What's wrong?

I think I'm coming
down with a cold.

And I don't want to
spread it around.

So I'm going to go home.
[sobs]

Text me later.

Come over on Christmas Eve.
There'll be plenty of food.

[Henry] He obviously
is an idiot.

Henry, that's not helping.

It is helping.

I want him to be an idiot.

But he's not.

Now who's not helping.

[Rachel] I'll get over it.

We only kissed over
a fluke of a weekend.

It's not like we've
been dating for months.

I just didn't see it coming.

Oh honey, we never
see it coming.

You two are acting like this
is normal behavior for a man.

This is not normal.

A man does not act like he
has feelings for a woman

all weekend long, only to
suddenly be hitched up

with someone else
two days later.

It just doesn't add up.

Thanks Dad.

I appreciate you
sticking up for me.

Oh I'm not. I'm
sticking up for men.

We might be stupid,
but we're not fickle.

No, honey, you're
not fickle.

But not all men
are as good as you.

Well, I sure miss you guys.

And I wish that we could
be together on Tuesday.

Why, what's Tuesday?

Christmas!

Oh, right.

It's not the same
without you, kid.

We love you, honey.

I love you too. Bye.

[voice message] Hey
Rachel, it's Adrian.

I'm leaving you a good
old fashioned voice mail,

because I'm not sure
you're getting my texts.

I just wanted to make sure
that everything's okay.

Natalie says you weren't
feeling well, so, ah...

Anyway let me know
if you need anything.

My Mom mailed me about
sugar cookies.

I could bring them
over? Or chicken soup?

You have my number.

[Marilyn voice message]
Hi sweetie, just checking in.

Wanted to make sure
you're okay. That's all!

Meddling mother,
that's what I do.

Call me back.

[laughing]

So.

What do you call a person
who's afraid of Santa?

I don't know.

Claustrophobic.

[laughing]

Okay. I got to get going.

-Thanks for stopping by.
-Of course.

Bye.

Bye.

[door opens and closes]

[Natalie] Oh.

Hey Rach. You've
got a package.

[Adrian voiceover]
I've been holding onto

your Christmas gift,

but it looks like I'm not
going to see you in person,

so I'm sending you something
I know you'll appreciate.

[TV sounds]

[cell phone rings]

Hey Rachel! How're you doing?

I'm fine, how are you?

Yeah I'm all right.

I just wanted to call
and check in on you

after the Christmas party.

I was...

I'm fine.

I am just calling to say
thank you for the chocolates

and I hope that we
can move forward

with a good working
relationship.

Okay.

I think that you are a
fantastic guy, obviously,

but I totally understand and
I truly wish you all the best.

Understand what?

Look, I'm cool.

I just read into it more
than you did, and it happens.

It's no big deal.

What's no big deal?

So, onwards and upwards and I
will see you in the new year.

Unless you'd rather find
a new marketing director?

What? No! Absolutely not.

Why would you
even think that?

Okay, I'll see you then.

Good bye Adrian.

And have a wonderful
Christmas.

What?

[Natalie voice message]
Okay tough girl.

It's Christmas Eve and I
know you're on your own.

Please come over!

My family is not
that scary, I swear.

It's better than
being alone, right?

Not that there's anything
wrong with being alone

if that's what
you end up doing.

Okay, you know what?

I'm hanging up.

Please come over and
stop me from eating

an entire tray
of sugar cookies.

You're probably
doing yoga right now

and getting even
skinnier. I hate you.

You know what,
don't come over!

But actually do.

Bring wine.

[knock at door]

Rachel, honey.
Merry Christmas!

Mom?

Surprise! Merry Christmas honey.

Dad!

It's Christmas!
We miss you, sweetheart.

We tried to put a red
bow on that pelican.

It just wasn't the same.

I can't believe you're here!

How did you get flights
on Christmas Eve?

Are you kidding?

It's like a tomb
at that airport!

People are where they want
to be already, I guess.

Seeing you...

It's the best Christmas gift
that I could've asked for.

I've been kind of lonely.

No kidding!

Your mother's been going
crazy worrying about you.

No, no honey.

I know, you're independent and
you can take care of yourself.

We miss you! That's
why we're here.

[laughing]

[knock at door]

Oh, I'll get it.

Is Rachel here?

It's the idiot.

Henry, hush.

You must be Adrian.

I can tell I'm really
popular around here.

Mom, Dad, this is Adrian.

My boss at my new job.

Yeah the one who kissed you

and then went off
with the blonde.

-Henry!
-Dad!

What?

I'm too old to pretend.

Wait, you think
I'm with Diane?

Diane told me herself that
you got back together in Vail.

Nothing happened with her.

Kind of how nothing happened
to us at the resort.

Everything happened
between us.

That's what I
thought, but...

Listen. Just listen
for a second.

I have never met anyone
like you, Rachel.

From the first minute
we were alone together,

I realized just how
incredible you are.

You talked me down from
one of my panic attacks

without making me
feel like a fool.

And you are so talented.

You are.

You think that everyone can do
what you do, but they can't.

You understand
the big picture.

You understand feelings.

You create magic
from nothing.

You're the real deal.

I got you something.

Really?

It's beautiful.

I made it with the
tools you gave me.

I love it.

You truly are one
of a kind, Rachel.

I haven't stopped
thinking about you

since that moment
we said goodbye.

I was so confused when
Diane told me to back off.

And I am so sorry that
she put you through that.

After the Christmas
party I thought

I'd blown it and
I had no idea why.

Now I know.

If you could have one thing,
anything for Christmas,

what would it be?

You.

I want you.

Merry Christmas, Rachel.

[Henry clears his throat]

Well, take off your
coat and stay a while.

I would but my parents are
arriving in town any minute.

We literally never spent
a Christmas Eve apart.

You should go.

He's going to declare
his love and then leave?

You should come with me.
Like all of you.

It might be a little cramped,
but we can make it work.

Wait.

I know where we should go.

What a surprise!
Ha ha ha.

My first and
favorite guests.

Welcome to you and your...

Family.

Ah, bon. Well Merry
Christmas to you all.

Merry Christmas, Jean-Luc.

And to all, a good night.

[laughing]

Enjoy.

Christmas Eve is a very
important tradition

in our family, and
I'm just so grateful

to share it with
the three of you.

Yes dear, bringing
us all together

is just a
delightful gift.

Here's to bringing
families together.

To family.

To families!

This is a wonderful
Christmas, Adrian.

Thank you.

It is, isn't it.

And you want to know why?

It's all because of you.

I love you, Rachel.

I love you.

We need another toast!

Here's to a New
Year of new love.

Cheers.

Okay, you have to
try the lobster.

[indistinct chattering]

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Wait?

Something happened.

Something happened! Tell me.

This happened!

Well this is incredibly
unprofessional.

Hey. How are you?

But you know what, Adrian.

I give up on you.

And I found myself
a man, a real man.

Somebody who knows how
to take care of me.

Whatever's best for you.

Ah, Happy New Year.

[music and song start]
♪ Merry Christmas to you

♪ The only present I need

♪ Under the mistletoe ♪

♪ There's no place
that I'd rather be ♪

♪ The fire burning
nice and slow ♪

♪ All the lights
up on the tree ♪

♪ You're the only gift
this Christmas I need ♪

♪

♪ If I haven't told you oh oh ♪

♪ My only wish
this year oh oh ♪

♪ It doesn't cost a penny ♪

♪ Or get delivered by
Santa or reindeer oh no ♪