Candy Cane Christmas (2020)

[bunniefuu]

♪ [Christmas bells]

♪

♪

So what do you
think, girls?

Best Candy Cane
Lane ever!

It's just amazing.

Where's Louise
McGraw's house?

I can't wait
to see Santa!

[giggle]

♪

♪

[kids' happy shouts]

Mom: Ah!

[doors open and close]

Come on, Dad!
Come on!

They're not gonna run out of
the candy canes, Sweetheart!

I wanna
-see Santa!
-Oh, my
goodness!

Ah, Laurie!

Did you see the giant
gingerbread house?

I know!

Hey, girls, ready
to find Santa?

Phoebe, Laurie!

Mrs. McGraw! Merry Christmas!

Oh! Merry Christmas.

Have you been to
see Santa yet?

Not yet.

We're going
right now!

Oh!

There he is!

Oh! Wait. Don't forget
your candy canes.

One for you and
one for you.

Thanks so much.

Laurie: Merry
Christmas, Mrs. McGraw!

Merry Christmas. Bye!

Oh, my gosh! They're
adorable! Hello!

Oh, Merry
Christmas!

Hello, hello,
hello! How are ya?

Hi, Santa.

Well, hello, Phoebe. How
wonderful to see you.

Merry Christmas.

Have you been a
good girl this year?

I think so.

Dad: I'd say you can
definitely put Phoebe

on your nice list.

h*, h*, h*, h*!

Well, that's
excellent news.

Now you be sure and look under
the tree tomorrow mornin'.

Thank you, Santa.

h*, h*, h*, h*.

Ready?

I want to go to Candy Cane
Lane every year, forever,

no matter what.

No matter what.

[giggling]

Yes.

Mom: Say "mistletoe"!

Mistletoe!

[giggling]

[camera clicks]

♪

[car horns honking]

♪

Can't thank you
enough, Phoebe.

Thanks, Mrs. Nelson.

[door opens / bell jingles]

You're done already?

You must have worked
nonstop on that.

What can I say? I
love what I do.

Well, it's beautiful.

It's one of your
best ones yet.

Thanks.

[phone chimes]

Phoebe: Ooh! Incoming.

He's here?

Yeah, pulling up now.

Great!

[door slides]

Joe!

Please tell me
you got them.

I looked everywhere.

[sigh]

OK. Well, thanks
for trying.

Which is how I found the
best crop we have ever sold!

Phoebe: How?

I don't know.
Christmas magic?

Joe, you may have
outdone Santa this year.

Let's get these
babies out front.

People have been asking
for them all morning.

♪

Thank you.

Joe! Ah!

Nailed it!

♪

[bell rings]

Welcome to Seeing
Green Flower Shop!

Louise!

Hello, darlin'.

Phoebe: Oh, what
a great surprise!

Well, I was out doing a
little Christmas shopping

and I thought I'd pop
by and say hello.

I'm so glad
you did.

[laugh]

Hi, Mrs. McGraw.

Hi, Laurie!

Every time I set foot in here,
I think about the two of you

dreaming about opening
a business together.

And look at how you've
made it a success.

Phoebe: Well, if I remember
correctly, it was supposed to be

a training school for
ballerina astronauts.

Oh, right.

Oh, our five-year-old selves
would be so disappointed.

Well, can we help you with
your decorations this year?

Actually, I was hoping you'd be
willing to take a walk with me.

It's a beautiful
morning.

That's a great idea.

And I can tell you about all
my ideas for Candy Cane Lane

because I have a million.

You always do.
[laugh]

Are you sure you're OK
to hold down the fort?

Sure thing.

OK. Let me go
grab my coat.

OK.

See you.

Oh, I wanted
to tell you.

I found a farm just about
an hour outside of town

and guess what?

They have...wait for
it... real reindeer!

Wow!

And, they're
super gentle

so the kids can
actually pet them.

Wouldn't that
be amazing?

It certainly would.

Perfect! I will get
them booked today.

What is it?

Well, do you remember
what you used to wish for

every Christmas?

A pony!

And the other thing..

Uh...

To go to Candy
Cane Lane forever.

Yeah.

♪

What's wrong?

Well, you know, I'm not
getting any younger

and I don't have anyone to fill
up that big house of mine.

Well, they say it's
a sellers' market,

so this is really
just the right time.

You're... you're
selling your house?

I already sold
it, sweetheart.

So you're moving, like
to an apartment or something?

Well, you remember my son
Ryan lives in California?

Yeah.

He's got a lovely little
mother-in-law suite for me.

So you're moving
to California?

Uh-huh.

When?

Next week.

Why didn't
you tell me?

Well, I didn't think I'd be
able to sell so quickly.

And I thought I'd
have more time.

And part of the deal
we made was that

the new owner wanted to be
in the house for Christmas.

Wow!

I'm so sorry, Phoebe.

It's the right
thing for me.

I'm so excited about
being near Ryan again.

Yeah, no. I'm, I'm
really happy for you.

I just...

I'm just gonna
miss you.

I'm gonna
miss you, too.

Wait! But what about
Candy Cane Lane?

Well, that's the other thing
I wanted to talk to you about.

There isn't gonna be a
Candy Cane Lane this year.

Wha...

Just be-just because
you're not gonna be here?

I mean, what about the
Faisons or, or the Garners?

Well, the Faisons
will be away.

And the Garners, they have a new
baby so they don't have time.

OK. So then I
can organize it.

I, I can start today!

It's not just
about the time.

The Browns have
moved away.

Both of the Hunts'
children are in college

and they just wanna keep
it quiet this year.

And the Masters
will be gone away.

There just aren't enough houses
on the street to participate

to make it what it was,

so we all decided it would
be better to just let it go.

You-you can't.

Isn't it better to remember
how wonderful it was

than to try and continue
a tradition when you know

it won't be anything
like it used to be?

[sigh]

All right.

I guess that
makes sense.

I just, I don't know
what I'm gonna do

if I'm not helping out
with Candy Cane Lane.

Ah, Phoebe, anyone with as much
Christmas spirit as you

is gonna find a way to make
this Christmas magical.

I have no doubt
about that.

I have to
get back.

Ryan's helping
me pack.

[chuckle]

OK. Well...

Mmm.

Call me when you get
to California, OK?

I will.

And I expect to
hear about what a

wonderful Christmas
you're having.

OK.

[sigh]

[door opens and closes]

♪

[door squeaks]

Morning.

Morning.

How's your
day going?

Not bad. Yours?

Not too bad.

Can I get you
your usual?

Sure. Thank you.

So listen.

Can I ask you for a favor?

Yeah. What
do you need?

It's a new recipe.

Will you try
one for me

and then tell me
if it's any good?

Everything you
make here is good.

Oh, please.

OK.

This one.

So?

It's delicious.
-Really?

Yeah. What is
that, nutmeg?

Oh, and cloves.

Tastes like Christmas.

[chuckles]

Here ya go.

Oh, how much
do I owe you?

It's on the house.

You are my official
taste tester.

Oh, I, I can't
accept that.

Please, let me do something
nice for my best customer.

Thank you.

See you tomorrow.

Yeah. Um, tell the
puppies that I say hi.

I will.

Good morning, Sylvia.

Peppermint tea,
one sugar.

Oh, doc, you're
spoiling us.

That's the
idea, right?

Hey, did Mrs.
Stevens call?

Yeah. She left a
message this morning:

six kittens, and
Whiskers is doing great.

Fantastic. I'll give them
a call this morning.

Uh, do you know
where Adam is?

His coffee's
gonna get cold.

You don't have to keep
buying us coffee every morning.

Well, I don't mind.

Yeah, I'm sure that pretty
barista doesn't mind either.

Coffee again?
Thanks.

It's not even
Christmas yet.

You don't have to be spending
all this money on us.

I actually got these for free
for being a loyal customer.

Uh huh. Is that why coffee lady
keeps giving you discounts.

Sylvia: Of course.

It's because she's interested
in your loyal patronage.

Well, that's all
I'm interested in.

Why? She seems so sweet!

Well, first of all,
she's too young,

and I don't think
I'm interested

in dating right now.

And if you meet someone
who changes your mind?

We will cross that bridge
when we come to it.

You know, the restaurant's
having a Christmas party.

What restaurant?

The one I
invested in.

So business is good?

Great, actually. The
place is thriving.

I'm happy to
hear that, Adam.

So you'll come?

Sure. Why not?

Great, because there's someone
I'd love to introduce you to.

Adam.

She's one of the other
investors and she's great.

Just give her a chance, Eric.

I don't think
I'm ready.

When do you think
you'll be ready?

I don't know.

It's been a year since
you and Leslie split.

Don't you think
it's time?

Yeah. How you gonna
know if you're ready?

You work all the time.
You never go out.

Give a girl a chance.

One night. If you're
not into her,

you can pretend like
it never happened.

[chuckle]

Fine.

One night, one.

Trust me. You're
gonna love her.

Now, can we do
some work today?

Geez.

[whispered]
Yes!

All the holly is half off and
the wreaths are made in-house

by my business partner, so you
know that they're one-of-a-kind.

Oh! There
she is now.

Your wreaths are
selling out.

You're gonna have
to make more. Chop chop!

OK. I'll get
right to it.

What's wrong?
You look upset.

[sigh] Just my
conversation with Louise.

Is she all right?

She's fine. She's
just moving

to California to
be with her son.

She is? When?

Next week.

Before Christmas?

She had to in
order to sell.

I mean, she's really
happy about it.

That's awful.

I mean, I'm glad
that she's happy

but she's always
been around.

It's gonna be so weird
not having her here.

Yeah.

And that's what's
bothering you?

That and that there's not gonna
be a Candy Cane Lane this year.

What?

Yeah.

Just because Louise is moving
they're just not gonna do it?

Well, apparently they all have
their reasons and they just,

they don't wanna
do it anymore.

Come on. I wanna show
you something. Come on.

What is it?

Well, I wanted to wait for
you to get here to unveil it.

OK, so go right ahead.

I know the poinsettias are
usually the centerpiece,

but I thought we could try
something different this year.

You don't like it.

No, it's just...

What happens when
we sell them?

Well, we'll fill in the gaps
with, you know, some new ones,

and we have more
in the back.

It's just that, you know,
Joe normally brings us

a Christmas tree for
the front window.

I just thought we could
try something different.

OK. Well, just, you know,
talk to me about it first.

No, because if I
talk to you about it,

you'll just talk
me out of it.

You never want
anything to change.

That's not true.

Sweetie, I love you, but you
are so stuck in your ways.

No, I am not.

OK.

You have the same coffee
order every morning;

you have a bagel
for lunch every day,

and you would rather watch the
same shows over and over again

rather than try
something new.

OK. So I like
what I like.

What's wrong
with that?

Well, the problem is that there
might be a million things

out there that you might like,

but you'll never know because
you never give yourself

the chance to try, And
Christmastime is the worst.

OK. I decorate the
same way every year

because I know how it
looks the most festive!

No, it's not just
about the decorations.

What about Candy
Cane Lane?

♪

What about it?

You know, I
loved it, too.

And we'll always have
those great memories.

But you never bothered
trying anything else.

You were so happy
with those traditions

that you never looked
for anything new.

[sigh]

So what do you
want me to do?

Try something new.

Like a tree of
poinsettias?

To start with.

When something ends, it makes
room for something new to begin.

[sigh] OK. I will
give it a shot.

I will try to come up with
new Christmas traditions.

That's the spirit!

[laugh]

Flowers?

Yeah.

[car door opens and closes]

[knocking]

We're closed.

Two minutes,
please.

It's an emergency...

A flower
emergency?

A Christmas
emergency.

[bell jangles]

Thank you.

Let me guess.

The whole world has lost
its Christmas spirit

and you're the only one
who could get it back?

Yes, but not the
whole world.

I mean, just like a really
small but important part, to me.

She sounds
pretty special.

She is.

OK. Two minutes.

Thank you.

Wow. Yeah, this
place is amazing.

Phoebe: Thanks!

I never stop in; I've always
meant to. But I'm always busy.

I do love the way you
decorate it here.

It's always so cheerful
and full of life.

Any time of year but, at
Christmastime? Wow.

I like Christmas.

It's the most wonderful
time of the year.

That's what they say.

So, um, your
Christmas emergency...

Right. Uh, I was hoping to
get her something bright,

something colorful, you know,
um, maybe these red ones here.

The poinsettias?

Yeah, I knew they were
called something like that.

Um...

Well, take your pick.

I don't wanna mess with
the arrangement, though.

Oh, we have more
in the back.

You sure?

Yeah.

OK.

♪ [sleigh bells] ♪

Two minutes, right?

This one.

Excellent
choice.

Thanks.

All right. I'll
just check you out.

♪

[key clicks]

[car starts and drives away]

Who's that?

Uh, nobody.

He's cute.
What's his name?

I don't know.

You didn't ask?

He was buying a present
for his girlfriend.

Mm, that's a shame.

Wanna go grab dinner?

Sure.

♪

♪

[indiscernible conversations]

[door closes]

Oh, it's my Eric.

[chuckle] Hi,
Aunt Maggie.

What are you
doing here?

Uh, I couldn't resist
bringing you these.

Well, I didn't expect to
see you on Saturday night.

These are lovely! But,
uh, shouldn't you be out

having some fun on an
evening like this?

Who says this is not fun?

Look at that. That's one great
nephew you've got there, Maggie.

Oh, he sure is.

What is wrong with
these young women today?

I mean, why hasn't
somebody snatched you up?

I, I don't know, Rhoda.

Maybe it's because he's
spends all his evenings

with us old gals.

Look, how are you
gonna meet someone

when you spend three nights a
week having dinner with me?

Not you, too! I just had
this conversation at work.

Oh, all you do is work
and have dinner with me.

I mean, you know,
I love seeing you. I do.

But, uh, I would
really like to see you

start a family of
your own one day.

Well, actually, I'm
going out next weekend.

Are you?

On a date?

Yes.

Um, the restaurant
that Adam invested in,

it's their Christmas
party and he invited me.

Who are you taking?

Uh, Adam thought I'd hit it off
with one of the other investors.

Ah, sounds fun.

It could be.

Hm! Well, then I
do not feel guilty

inviting you to
stay for dinner.

Well, I would love to.

Good!

Have you started decorating
your own house yet?

Ah, you know I don't do the
Christmas decoration thing.

Well, you are going to be here
for Christmas this year so, uh,

maybe you should start.

I hadn't thought
about that.

Maybe I should.

So! What's
for dinner?

Roast beef.

Mm.

[bell jingles]

Dad! Hi!

Hi, sweetheart.

Oh, what a wonderful surprise!

I was in the area so I thought
I'd bring you some cocoa.

Hope that's OK.

Of course!

Ah.

Wow!

The place looks great.

Thanks.

Uh, we decided to
change it up a bit.

And business
has been good?

Yeah, you know.

I assumed.

I mean, you've
been so busy.

I'm sorry.

It's just been the
Christmas rush but it,

it should be
over soon.

No, no, no, no.

I'm just glad everything
is going so well.

Yeah.

♪

Hmm. Is everything
going well?

[sigh]

I talked to Mrs. McGraw
yesterday and apparently...

she's moving.

I heard.

You did?

She came by, told
your mother and I,

made us promise
not to tell you.

She wanted to do it herself
so she could explain.

Oh.

I hope you're not
too disappointed.

No. I mean, I'm
really happy for her.

I know that she's really excited
to be moving closer to her son.

I just...

Well, it sounds like
there's not gonna be

a Candy Cane Lane anymore.

OK. Well, you've
been the brains

behind Candy Cane
Lane for years.

If you wanted to
take it over,

I'm sure the neighbors would
continue the tradition.

Well, apparently, most of
them are gonna be out of town.

And Louise says that most of
them are ready to move on.

Well, Christmas is about
more than Candy Cane Lane.

I know you've always poured your
heart and your soul into it,

but now you can put all
that energy somewhere else.

Laurie says that I should start
some new Christmas traditions.

That's a great idea.

You could organize a toy
drive or volunteer for charity.

That's a good idea.

Uh, why don't you
help your mother

with the cookie
baking this year? She, she's

been saying
how behind she was.

OK. I could
give it a shot.

There you go.
Not so bad, huh?

And don't worry.

We'll have a merry
Christmas, no matter what.

Mmm. Thanks, Dad.

OK, dear.

[chuckle]

♪ [lively Christmas music]

OK.

[grunts]

Eric: OK. We got it.

Yeah.

Come on, buddy.

[grunts]

Oh, come on.

[heavy breathing]

OK.

♪

All right.

♪

Ah.

OK.

♪

Chocolate chip cookies.

Chocolate chips.

We've got the brown sugar,
the white sugar, [mumbles]

salt, vanilla.

Where's the vanilla?

No vanilla.

All right.

Ah!

[electrical buzz]

♪

Hm.

♪

Oh, I'm sorry. I
didn't see you there.

No, please.
It's all yours.

No, you were
there first.

Hey, don't you work
at that flower shop?

The Christmas
emergency.

Yeah. I had
another one.

[chuckles]

So how did the poinsettia
work out for you?

Great. It's, it's all
she can talk about.

I'm glad she liked it.

Yeah.

Well, I have, I have you
to thank for that so...

Well, any time.

Christmas is kinda my thing.

Actually, I'm trying to make
Christmas more my thing

this year, too.

Every year, I travel
for the holidays

and I never really put up a
tree or decorate or anything.

Ah, hence
the lights?

Yeah. I, I had some but I
think they're broken now.

I guess my decorations have
been in the box so long,

I'm actually surprised Santa
hasn't taken them back.

Anyway, it's, it's hard to
break old habits, I guess.

Yes, it is.

Actually, I'm not doing
what I normally do

for Christmas
this year either.

Oh. I'm sorry.

Mm. I am too.

But you know what? Maybe
it's a good thing.

Uh, try out new stuff and maybe
I'll actually find something

that I like even more.

Um, well, since there's
a shortage of hot cocoa,

maybe you and I could go
somewhere else and grab some.

My treat.

I probably should get
back to my baking but, uh,

maybe some other time?

Sure. Of course.
Absolutely.

Uh, another time.

OK.

Um, sorry. Here.

OK.

Uh...

Oh.

♪

That's my name and right
there is my phone number.

OK. Name and phone
number. Got it.

It was nice to meet you.

Phoebe.

Phoebe.
Yeah.

It was nice to
meet you too, Eric.

Um, bye.

Bye.

I actually forgot the
shortbread stickers? Uh ...

OK.

[sigh]

So he gave you his number?

He wrote it on a little cup.

Are you gonna call him?

Of course not!

I sold him a plant
for his girlfriend.

I can't go out to
cocoa with him.

Well, then better
to just move on.

You found one cute guy and
you'll find another one.

This year is not supposed to
be about finding a new guy.

It's supposed to be
about finding new

Christmas traditions.

And don't you think
spending it with someone

counts as a
Christmas tradition?

[door opens / bell jangles]

Hi! Welcome to
Seeing Green!

What can I
help you with?

Hi, little puppy. Shh.

How'd it go?

Ah, he's gonna
be fine.

It was just an
allergic reaction.

Ah, thank goodness.

I wanna let him
rest awhile,

give the medication
time to work.

You know, most vets
would have told Webster

to go to the
emergency clinic,

but you come racing down
here at the crack of dawn.

He's my patient.

Right?

Hey.

Morning.

You're here early.

Ah, it was just a minor
emergency but everyone's OK.

Right?

Glad to hear it.

Yeah.

♪

The barista lady
asked about you.

No, she didn't.

OK. Maybe she didn't, but I
could tell that she wanted to.

Right.

Would it be so terrible to
have someone interested?

Actually, I gave my
number to a woman.

You're kidding. Who?

Uh, the lady I bought the
poinsettia from for my aunt.

I saw her again at
the grocery store.

Fantastic!

When are you
gonna see her?

I'm not sure.

Waiting to see
if she calls.

Awesome.

What did you
talk about?

Uh, the plant,
Christmas stuff.

I don't know.

I actually think
we hit it off.

But you didn't
get her number?

You really are
out of practice.

Thank you, Adam.

So, are you excited
to meet Haley?

Uh, who?

The other restaurant
investor?

Oh, yeah, sure,
I guess.

I don't wanna pressure you,
but it's been a year already.

I don't wanna see you
hung up on Leslie

for the rest
of your life.

I'm not hung up on her.
I, I promise you.

It's just... you know.

Which is why you should
try to have a little fun.

Haley doesn't have
to be your soulmate,

but maybe have a couple
of nice dinners with her.

So, when the right
woman does come along,

you're ready for her.

Did you hear that?

He's such a romantic.

That's what I'm
here for, buddy.

Actually, I thought we were
both here to do some work.

What have you
got to lose, hm?

This Christmas can't possibly
be worse than last year, right?

I guess not.

At least be open
to the possibility.

That's all I ask.

[cat meows]

I'm sorry, what?

[meow]

Yeah, I think
he's nosy, too.

[meow]

Hm?

I'm gonna be taking
a long lunch today.

What are you up to?

Well, I am going around to all
of the businesses around town

and seeing if I could drop off
these boxes so they can collect

toy donations for the toy drive
for the local foster kids.

That's a really
good idea, Phebes.

Thanks.

See, we'll just put this
box back here so that

it'll collect toys for
all of our customers.

And then we can
drop off the toys

for the kids on
Christmas Eve.

That's awesome.
Good for you.

Between this and the
cookies, it seems like

you're really finding
plenty to keep you busy.

I'd love to find more,
but it seems like

everyone already has their
volunteers for Christmas.

I have something
you can help with.

Really?
-Yeah.

I help decorate the
senior center every year

and we could always use
another set of hands.

I had no idea that
you volunteered

at the senior center.

Yeah. Uh, every Christmas, this
nursery I deliver for,

they donate flowers and plants,
and I take all the stuff

over to the senior center
and help set things up.

That's really
cool, Joe.

Yeah. It's a
lot of fun.

Plus, you get all the
gingerbread cookies

you could possibly eat.

Sounds perfect.

Great! So I'll send
you the details?

Yeah! Thanks, Joe.

OK. I'll see
you then.

All right.

-Bye.
-Bye.

Hm!

♪

[car
door
close
s]

♪

♪

Sylvia: Ah, ah, yeah.

Oh, the teeth
look good.

Pet owner: Mm-hm.
For sure. Yeah.

Sylvia: And they're
working well.

[chuckles]

Oh, hi there.

Oh, hi.

Can I help you?

Um, yeah.
Oh, can I say hi?

Yeah.

Hi.

Sorry.

I'm volunteering for an
organization called

Jingle All The Way

and we're making sure
that the local foster kids

get presents
for Christmas.

So I was wondering, is there
any chance that I could

leave this box for your
customers to donate toys?

I don't see why not.
Sounds like a great cause.

Thank you.

Hey, Syl.

Hi.

Hi.

What are you
doing here?

Um, I was just wanting to see
if I could leave a box

for donations for toys
for foster kids.

That's a really good idea.

Thank you.

Uh, sorry. This,
this is Phoebe.

Hi.

Nice to meet
you, Phoebe.

Nice to meet you.

Can I take
this for you?

Thank you.

[Eric chuckles nervously]

I think actually I
owe you a hot cocoa.

Uh, technically, I got the last
sample, so I think I owe you.

Well, um, I'm just
getting ready for lunch

and there's a great coffee
shop across the street.

Oh, uh, I have some more
deliveries to make so...

They're really
great over there

and I'm sure you could
collect a few donations.

Hm?

OK. Uh, let's do it.

[indistinct conversations[

[chuckle]

So you're a vet?

I am, yeah.

How is that?

I love it, actually.

I mean, people come to
me and they're upset.

They're worried about
their furry little friends

and I get to make
it all better so...

That's amazing.

Do you have
any pets?

I have a cactus.

[laugh]

Well, if it ever comes
down with kennel cough,

you can let me know.
-Ha, I will!

So, uh, how's it going getting
into the Christmas spirit?

Any more Christmas
emergencies?

None so far, thankfully.

Um, how 'bout you?

Have you found any new
traditions that you love?

♪

So far, so good.

I think it's great what
you're doing for those kids.

I mean, it must be so hard for
them not having their families

this time of year.

I can't even imagine.

Speaking of which, I have
more deliveries to do

and I have to get
back to the shop.

But I will be by a few
days before Christmas

to pick up the toys.

Well, I will, uh...
I'll see you then?

-OK.
-OK.

Thank you.

Yeah.
-OK.

♪

♪

Phoebe: Hey, Joe!

Hey! Right on time!

Ready and raring to go.
How can I help?

Uh, here. Uh, take these inside
and I'll be right behind you.

OK. All right.

♪

♪

[delighted laugh]

Oh! You're not gonna hang
that up yourself, are you?

Of course I am!

Please, let me
do that for you.

That's very sweet.

[chuckle]

♪

OK.

Hi. All right.

♪

OK.

All right.

How's that?

It's a bit crooked!

Huh.

OK.

Better?

Hm. Maybe just a bit
to the right.

Uh, all right.

How's that?

Hmm. Uh, just a, a teensy
smidgen to your left.

OK. Uh... OK.

I don't know.

Good?

It's not quite...

No good.

Ah! I know what the problem
is! It's the wrong tree.

It should be on
the one behind.

Really?

Maggie Webster! You
are just terrible!

She's kidding!

She's playing with you! The star
is perfectly fine where it is.

Oh!

[door opens and closes]

So sorry. I just
couldn't resist.

You really had me going
there for a second.

You should have seen
the look on your face!

Ha ha!

OK. I am Maggie and this
is my friend, Rhoda.

Hi.

Hi. I'm Phoebe. Nice
to meet you both.

We really appreciate you
helping us out like this.

Well, I'm here to help. And you
guys really go all out here.

♪

Come on, Phoebe.

The least I could do
for you now is get you

one of my homemade
gingerbread cookies. Ah!

♪

So... how do
you know Joe?

He delivers flowers
to my shop.

Oh, what shop?

Seeing Green.

I know that shop. We love
your flower displays.

Ah, thank you.

The displays are one of
my favorite things to do,

especially during
Christmas.

We also sell custom wreaths
and holly and poinsettias.

Well, what are the odds?

Excuse me?

Well, some of us are
getting together

and trying to make
our own wreaths.

Ah! That's so much fun.

Ah, only if you're
not all thumbs.

Oh, well, I would be
happy to swing by

and give you
some pointers.

You'd do that?

I'd love to.

Well, that, that's
wonderful. Thank you.

I'm gonna go
tell the others.

Are you sure you're
not too busy?

No, trust me. I am
looking forward to it

as much as you are.

Good, you made it.

Who?

My nephew.

♪

Phoebe! Hi.

Hi! This is...

serendipitous.

How are you?

Good, and you?

I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm good.
Hi, Aunt Maggie.

Hi, sweetheart.
Come, take a seat.

Wait. Uh, this
is your aunt?

You two know
each other?

Yeah. Uh, I mean...

Kinda.

Phoebe owns the flower shop that
I got your poinsettia from

and we can't seem to stop
running into each other.

Ah! Poinsettia was for you.

Yes. Isn't he
a sweetheart?

Uh, yes, he is.

So is there a gingerbread cookie
somewhere with my name on it?

Oh, I, uh, I'm afraid
you're too late.

Phoebe just had
the last one.

Do you have any idea
how much I look forward

to my aunt's gingerbread
cookies every year?

I am so sorry and I, I will,
I will make it up to you.

I promise.

I am gonna hold you to that.

OK.

[chuckle]

That was so
much fun.

They're a lively bunch
around the holidays.

Especially your aunt.
She is quite the character.

Always has been.

[laugh]

You two seem really close.

I lost my parents
in a car accident

when I was six
years old.

I am so sorry.

No. My, my aunt
took me in.

She raised me like I was her
own, did everything for me.

She got me through it.

Even helped put me
through veterinary school.

I don't know what I would
have done without her.

She is a wonderful woman.

Yeah. Yeah, she is.

Maybe you wanna grab hot cocoa
again some time or something?

I mean, if you want.

Honestly, I didn't think
you were interested.

I thought you were buying those
flowers for your girlfriend,

not your aunt.

Oh! I didn't even
consider that.

[laugh]

Oh, and I saw this in the
kitchen and I swiped it for you.

♪

Once again, you have
saved Christmas.

Uh, not quite. But
here. Now, we are even.

♪

Good night, Eric.

Good night,
Phoebe.

Oh!

Oh.

I'll get that
for you.

Thank you.

♪

[door closes]

[church bell tolling]

Poinsettias are very
sensitive to overwatering.

But if you read the label and
you follow the instructions,

you'll be fine.

Great.
Thank you.

You're welcome.

♪

So? Any word
from cocoa guy?

His name is Eric and it's
only been a couple of days.

I've been out of
circulation for a while.

What's the statute
of limitations

on first phone calls?

I don't know. I mean,
he's a veterinarian

so he's probably busy
doing animal stuff.

Or, he's waiting because he
doesn't wanna seem over eager.

Or, maybe he
just won't call.

Sounds like you
need a distraction.

Do you have
dinner plans?

Uh, does
ordering takeout

and staying home watching
Christmas movies count?

Uh, definitely not. Come
over. Have dinner with us.

Is Pete cooking?

Yes. He's making
his meatloaf.

Hm. Then I'll
definitely come over.

Good.

♪

Hey. That's good. Let
me check this one.

Nice boy.

Let me feel.

This is good.

Good boy.

Let's see those teeth.

Time to call
it a day, Doc.

Those are beautiful.
Look at those.

Those are beautiful.

Right there.
Good boy, Jack!

Oh, my goodness.
Oh, hello.

I'm all done with him. Just if
you can get me the paperwork.

And then you can,
uh, you can take off.

I've got a few
things to do here.

OK. Don't stay
too late.

I won't.
Bye, Jack.

Good night.

Good night.
Bye, buddy.

Come on, buddy,
Come on.

♪

[phone rings]

Hello?

Uh, hi. It's,
uh, it's Eric.

It's me, um, Eric
Kelton, the veterinarian.

Eric, I remember. Hi.

Yeah. Sorry. I
just, I'm, I'm...

It's, it's been a little
while since I've done this.

I'm a little out
of practice, too.

Sorry I didn't call before.

You would think a vet's office
wouldn't be so busy

before Christmas,
but with travelling

and pets needing
their shots

and their documents and-

That's not why
I called you.

Um, I know this is last-minute,
but I was wondering

if you'd like to go
for dinner tonight?

Oh, I... I already
have plans with friends

and I was actually just
headed out the door.

Oh, no, no, no. Of course.
I, I understand.

Um, maybe some other time.

Another time.

OK. Um, all right.
Well, uh, bye.

Bye.

♪

[indistinct conversation]

Phebes, welcome.
Come in! Come in!

Laurie?

The guys are in
the living room.

Guys?

Yeah. Come.

Hey, Phoebe!

Hi, Pete.

How are ya?

Oh, Phoebe, this
is our friend, Greg.

Greg, this
is Phoebe.

Hi. It's nice to
finally meet you.

Hi.

Why do I suddenly get
the feeling that, uh,

Laurie didn't tell
you I was coming?

Laurie? You
didn't tell her?

What? No. I, I, I must
have told you. I...

Remember? Greg and Pete play
basketball together at the gym?

I must have forgotten. It's
really nice to meet you, Greg.

Can I get you
something to drink?

Oh, you know what? Laurie and I
can get it. Right, Laurie?

Oh! Um-hm.

Yeah, we'll be
right back.

OK.

Since when do you set me up?

Uh, well, since cocoa
guy didn't call.

His name is Eric and he did
call, right after you left!

Uh, but I told him I
couldn't go out with him

because I was coming over
here to have dinner with you!

Oh, well, why didn't
you say anything?

Because you blindsided
me with basketball guy!

OK. Look, Greg's a nice
guy, OK. It's just dinner.

OK. No big deal.

And you can call cocoa
guy and set up something

on Saturday or something.

OK. But just dinner.

Just dinner.

♪

So, Phoebe, you work at
Laurie's flower shop.

Try it the other way around.
She's the brains of the outfit.

Uh, we actually
own it together.

They make a great team.

Owning your own place.
That takes guts.

You know that most businesses go
under in the first few years?

Uh, well, we've made it well
past the first few years

so we're doing
just fine.

Hm.

You know, Phoebe, Greg's a
cartoonist for the newspaper.

Um-hm.

Oh, I love comics.

-Actually,
-I draw
political cartoons.

They run on the
editorial page.

Oh, that's different.

Yes, it is.

I'll take a
look next time,

although I must admit I'm more
of a funny-pages gal myself.

Well, there's nothing
wrong with that.

Never thought
there was.

Hm.

Uh, more meatloaf, Greg?

Yeah.

[chuckle]

Hey, Aunt Maggie.

Oh, nothing. I'm
just calling

to say hey, see how
your night's going.

You really don't
have to walk me out.

No. Actually, I think I kinda
did so I could apologize.

Why?

You came in the house tonight,
you had no idea I was there.

You didn't have a chance.

That's true.

Not to mention, uh,
I was pretty nervous

and I think I came on
a little too strong.

Eeee...

What do you say we
give it another shot?

Are you free on
Saturday night?

I'm an investor
at a restaurant.

They're having a Christmas party
and I think it could be fun.

I, I don't know.

Neutral territory.

We'll just hang out, have
some food, not even a date.

Really, just good food and
holiday cheer as friends.

I'm a nice
guy, honest.

OK. Let's do it.

Great.

♪

♪

This is the place.

Looks like somewhere
you'd like.

Hey, you said you'd
give it a chance.

Come on.

[lively conversations]

Aw man! Isn't this great?

Uh, yeah. It's great.

♪

Hey! I hope you
weren't waiting long.

Come on inside.
We'll get a table.

OK.

So, uh, how'd you become
a political cartoonist?

Ah! Let's, let's not
talk about work.

OK. It just sounded
like a fun job.

You'd think so, right?

But it's a lot more
complicated than it sounds.

There's politics
and deadlines.

You've gotta be topical, but
not too topical, you know?

Right. Yeah, I guess it's kind
of like the flower business.

You know, you stock
a lot of petunias

and everybody wants daisies.

Go figure, right?

Well, I wouldn't put politics
and flowers in the same basket,

so to speak, but it
sounds like you've got

a fine little
business there.

[forced laugh]

So, uh, what do you like
to do for Christmas?

That's right.

Laurie said you really
like the holidays.

Favorite time of
the year.

Don't you ever, you know,
sometimes feel like

Christmas is kinda like
"been there, done that?"

What?

I mean, don't
get me wrong.

I mean, I'm sure
it's fine for kids.

And for families,
I suppose.

But you kinda get to
a point in your life

where you've gotta
ask yourself

"How many more times can I
listen to Silver Bells?"

I love that song.

Then call me a cynic.

You're a cynic.

♪

[phone buzzes]

Hayley's here.

Cool.

Hey, uh, I'm
kinda tired.

Do you mind, uh,
running up front

and showing her
where we're sitting?

Since you're so tired, maybe
we should just go home.

She's wearing a black
dress and a white jacket.

Can't miss her.

I know what
you're doing.

Great. I'll stay here
and guard our drinks.

♪

So... Do you have
a favorite flower?

I'm at a blank.

Flowers weren't really a
thing in my house growing up,

you know.

Got it. Different taste.

Mm hm.

Here.

Uh, just follow me.

We're just over
here [at this table]

OK, yeah.

Eric!

Phoebe. Hey.

Hi.

Wow. This is...

We keep
doing this.

No kidding.

[clears throat]

Oh, Phoebe,
this is Hayley.

Hi.

Nice to
meet you.

Oh, and this
is, uh, Greg.

How's it going?

Good. Yeah.

You're here for the party?

I'm an investor.
You too?

No. My friend is, though,
and Hayley is too.

Small world.

[nervous laugh]

We should go find Adam.

Right, Yeah.

It's really good
to see you.

It's good to see you
too. Enjoy your evening.

You too.

Adam! Hey!

Adam: How's it going?

Are you two...? Is there
something that I should know?

What? Uh, no.
Um, no.

He just, he bought a poinsettia
from my shop for Christmas.

So just a customer?

Uh, yeah. Looks
that way.

What about
next weekend?

Uh...

♪

Maggie: I think we are
just about done.

Do you think you could stick
these into the mail tomorrow?

I'm sorry. Yeah, sure.

You are a million
miles away.

It's just... you know, it's,
it's the first Christmas

since Leslie and
I broke up.

I'm trying, I'm trying
to get into the spirit.

I am. I just ...m...
I'm having trouble.

So how was that
party last night?

It was OK, I guess.
It was loud.

[chuckles]

So, uh, how was
the young lady?

Hayley? She was,
she was nice.

We didn't have a lot
in common, though.

Adam, he meant well.

I just- she's, she's
not my type.

Hm. I think your friend
Phoebe is very sweet.

Yeah.

That doesn't sound
overly enthusiastic.

I just-I don't think she's as
interested in me as I am in her.

That's sort
of hard to judge.

I saw her last
night at the party.

Did you?

She was with another guy.

Well...

From her perspective, weren't
you there with another woman?

Yeah. I, I guess it could
have looked like that.

Last time you thought
he had a girlfriend,

it turned out he was
buying a gift for his aunt.

Any chance this time
it's his sister?

None. No.

The way they were talking
and leaning in close, I mean,

it was loud, but
not that loud.

OK.

Uh, it doesn't
even matter.

I mean, I, I barely
know the guy.

But you like him.

I don't know. I think I was
starting to. It's just...

What?

Well, you know, I, I'm doing all
of this Christmas stuff

and it's good and, and I
love helping people,

but it just doesn't
feel like Christmas.

Because of Candy Cane Lane?

Well, I mean, today would
have been opening day,

and I know it sounds
silly and I'm an adult

and I shouldn't be hung up on
a Christmas thing for kids,

but it just feels like
something's missing.

It's not silly.

You've been to Candy Cane
Lane your whole life.

I miss it too.

Yeah.

You, you have Pete.

It's like the whole world is
moving on and I'm just stuck.

I mean, but when Eric and I
started running into each other,

it just felt like, like
the stars were aligning

and it was the start
of something new.

But at least you
had fun with Greg.

Greg?

Uh... He was interesting.

Interesting as in you'd
like to see him again

or interesting as in four
hours at the opera.

Let's just say the fat
lady sang loud and clear.

That bad?

I'm sure he's great
for someone...

just not for me.

Yeah.

You know, we are all
getting together tomorrow

to try to make
Christmas wreaths.

You should drop by.

You ladies are
doing some DIY, OK.

Well, Rhoda saw this article
on the website and, um,

she said it
doesn't look hard.

That's so classic Rhoda.

[Maggie laughs]

OK. All right, I'm in.

Good. Then
that's settled.

Yeah. Are these
all set?

Yeah.

Good.

You know, I understand
how difficult it was,

your split with
Leslie, but please,

do not cut yourself off
from the possibility

that there is someone
else out there for you.

You're right. Thank you.

And I will make sure
these get there safely.

Oh, I love you.

I love you too.

See ya tomorrow.

Yeah.

♪ [uptempo music]

♪

I can't seem to get the
ornament to stay on.

Oh, OK. Um, well, you just,
uh, put a dab of glue-

excuse me

and then just
hold it in place

and make sure it
dries completely.

Ah!

Perfect.
There you go.

Yep.

Oh, nice.

I can't believe I've been
buying wreaths all these years!

How did you get
so good at this?

Uh, I have been making
wreaths with my family

since I was a little girl.

We used to go out and
collect all the evergreens

and buttons and bows and
whatever else we could find.

Well, I wish I'd thought
to do this with Eric

when he was a boy.

Well, he said that you
always made Christmas

pretty special growing up.

Well, I'd say he's a
pretty special guy.

Yeah, he is.

Ah! Speaking of Eric...

Eric: Hey. Sorry I'm late.

Well, it's plenty of time.
Phoebe is a quick teacher.

Hi.

I didn't know
-you'd be here.
-Really?

Did I forget to tell you that
Phoebe is teaching this class?

You might have.

Well, at my age sometimes
things just slip by me.

Uh, but since you are late, I
suppose Phoebe will just have to

give you a private
lesson to get caught up.

Oh, really?

Well, otherwise
you'll be behind.

You don't have to give
me a private lesson.

No. You're here
for the class.

I'd be happy to show you
how to make a wreath.

I've got a spare
wreath right over here.

Right here?

Yeah.
-OK.

All right. so how 'bout we
start with a wire to secure?

Wrap it around.

OK.

Mm. Yeah, and here.

Put that in there.

Um, like this?

Uh, yeah. Put
this in there.

OK. All right.

Right down
there. Yep.

Thanks. Right here.

Perfect.

OK.

How's this?

Uh, it looks good.

Got lots of decorations that you
can use, so you can just, um,

add that to it.

Uh, what are these for?

Uh, just wrap it in.

OK, uh, where?

Wherever you'd like.

OK.

♪

I, I think I did it wrong.

How did you tie
up your fingers?

It, it just-it's
stuck a little.

OK. Um... All right.

Do we have any glue
sticks or something?

I don't think I'm old enough
to be trusted with wires.

And do all teachers
laugh at their students?

Ah, only when they do
something especially funny.

OK. That's fair.

Here. Maybe you'd do
better with bows?

These are more
my speed.

OK.

[chuckle
]

So how'd you like the
party the other night?

Uh, it was nice.

It's, uh, a little
loud for my taste.

Mine too.

Your date, he was an
investor too, right?

My what?

Greg, right?

Oh! Oh, no, no. No.
Not at all.

That, that was not a date.

But you were out with him?

That doesn't make it a date.

Uh, it was more of an apology
dinner for a very bad attempt

at a date, not like
you and Hayley.

Me and Hayley?

You two seemed
cute together.

I, I barely know her.

Adam set us up.

She seems nice
though, I guess.

So not a match?

Not even close.

Uh-[chuckle] I
thought that...

Me too.

Wow.

Should we start over?

Phoebe.

Eric.

Single.

[laughter]

Rhoda: I can't
seem to figure out

how to attach the
Christmas lights.

Uh, OK. I'll,
I'll be right over.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Thank you so much
for doing this.

I very much
enjoyed it.

So, uh, will you be spending
Christmas with your family?

Yeah, with my parents.

Nice.

Eric and I will be spending,
uh, Christmas together as well.

Oh, that's great.

Of course, there's plenty
more than just Christmas Day.

There are parties and events,
volunteer opportunities

that can be done
with anyone.

You know, you know,
family or, or, uh, or,

or someone who isn't your
family who maybe you, uh,

wanna get to
know better.

I can take it from here.

Oh, good, cause
I am exhausted.

Would you be OK
finishing up here if, uh,

we all went up to bed?

I think we'll manage.

[laughter]

Good night, Aunt Maggie.

Good night... to you both.

Good night.

This place looks amazing.

You guys did a great job.

You think so?

I've never seen it
look so beautiful.

Oh!

I was pretty sad
when my Aunt Maggie

moved here a few
years ago.

I bet.

You know, she sold the family
home that I grew up in

and there were so
many memories,

you know, like
Christmases and birthdays

and I just didn't think
celebrating here

could be as special
as at home.

That's the way I felt
about Candy Cane Lane.

What's Candy Cane Lane?

Back in the neighborhood
where I grew up,

there is this little street and
all the neighbors come together

and create this Christmas
wonderland, you know,

with all the bright lights
and the decorations

and the way everyone
came together

to make it so magical.

Santa was even there.

That sounds perfect.

It was.

I have a photo album of
all of my memories there

from every year.

Have you gone back
there yet this year?

It's gone.

Oh, no.

Yeah.

The old neighbors moved out and
the new neighbors moved in

and they're not into it.

So, no more Candy Cane Lane.

I'm sorry.

I know I need to move on

and I know that it's
not that big of a deal

but I am just having a
hard time getting into

the Christmas
spirit this year.

So how do you feel about
Christmas here now?

Look at it.

I mean, growing up, it was just
my Aunt Maggie and I

and I never got to really
experience Christmas

with a big family.

But the people here,
they're like my family,

and I wouldn't want
it any other way.

Well, maybe, maybe I'll
get used to it too.

Maybe you'll find the right
people to spend Christmas with.

Maybe.

Are you hungry?

I think there are some
leftovers in the kitchen.

Are we allowed
to eat them?

Of course. I do
it all the time.

Come on.

Great!

This way.

Eric: Coffee?

Phoebe: Sure!

I don't see any leftovers.

Are you sure this is
where they would be?

[microwave beeps]

They are right
over here.

You sure?

No.

I found this earlier.

I wanted to stand under it
if you wanted to, you know,

stand under it
with me too.

Oh, really?

Merry Christmas, Phoebe.

It's not Christmas yet.

Merry almost
Christmas, Phoebe.

Merry almost
Christmas, Eric.

[microwave beeping]

Coffee's ready.

Yeah.

[sigh]

[phone ringing]

Seeing Green Flower Shop.

I am so sorry.

We are actually all
out of mistletoe.

Thank you for calling.

Merry Christmas.

We are going to have to up our
order for mistletoe next year.

We're out of
holly, too.

Are you sure that you're gonna
be able to handle this

if I leave early tonight?

Yep.

I don't have to
go to this dinner.

Yes, you do.

The stars aligned,
remember?

You can't miss this.

♪

♪

That's incredible.

♪

Aunt Maggie, hi.

Good, good, good.

Listen, do you remember the
name of the guy that delivers

flowers to the residence
every year at Christmas?

Perfect. Thanks.
No. I'm good. OK.

I will, uh, I'll
see you tonight.

Bye.

♪

[door opens]

May I?

Hi. You must be Joe.

Yeah. Hi. Uh,
is Eric here?

Yeah. He'll be
out in a sec.

Great.

Oh wow. That looks
like a great success.

Yeah. Isn't it amazing?

The kids are gonna be so happy.

Yeah. They sure are.

[door closes]

Joe.

Hey!

Hi. Thanks for coming on
such short notice.

Oh, no worries.

Uh, I already finished
all my deliveries.

I was wondering if you'd
be up for one last job

before Christmas.

It's a big one and
it's kind of a rush.

Sure, yeah.

Uh, what is it?

♪ [jazz]

♪

♪

Hey.

Hi!

I'm sorry I'm late.

No, it's OK.

I, I was early.

This place looks like
it's doing really well.

Yeah. It's nice to have
a new place in town.

I'm just excited that I actually
get to enjoy it this time.

And I'm just glad that
it's you and me this time.

Feels right.

Yeah.

So, uh, is there
anything special here?

Uh, I, I don't know.

OK. So you've got the candy
canes, the Christmas cookies.

We've got the poinsettias.

All we're missing
is the holly.

I can check with my supplier,
see if we can get a good deal

because it's near the
end of the season.

Great. Ah, this is
gonna be so amazing.

I cannot wait to
see her face.

[both laugh]

Thank you.

Appreciate it.

That was so good.

I'm thoroughly
impressed.

Ah!

This was really fun.

Thank you for
bringing me here.

Yeah.

I have an idea.
Maybe this could be

one of your new
Christmas traditions.

What is it?

You could do something
extra for the foster kids.

What do you
have in mind?

A little party.

Nothing big.

But my aunt said that Manotick
Place would be willing to host

and we could have the kids over
there, open their presents,

some hot cocoa, cookies,
that kind of thing.

That's an amazing idea.

I'm glad you like it and
I would love to help too.

Absolutely.

Well, I will get to work on it
in the morning and I will come

by to pick up the toys so that
I can get them all wrapped.

OK. Great.

The kids are really
gonna love it.

What?

Oh, I, uh...

It's just finally starting
to feel like Christmas.

The stars are aligned.

-Cheers.
-Cheers.

[glasses clink]

♪

What happened here?

Oh, just a huge run
after you left yesterday.

Are you serious?

I, I only left you a few
hours before it closed.

I know. You should
have seen it.

It was a madhouse.

I am so sorry.

I, I should have
been here to help.

Oh, please.

I had it under
control.

Don't worry
about it.

Tell me about your dinner.

It was good.

Yeah?

It was better than
good, actually.

Oh, yes!

Tell me everything!

Well, I guess I'll have
plenty of time to tell you

because we don't have
anything left to sell!

Wait! So no
poinsettias are left?

Nope.

Not even in the back?

Nope.

This is so unbelievable.

♪ [lively Christmas music]

♪

Let's go!

OK. So I am going to
bring all the toys

back here when
I get them

and maybe we can close up early
and you can help me wrap them?

Actually, do you think you
could wrap them on your own?

Why? What are
you doing?

I just have some last-minute
Christmas stuff to take care of.

You haven't finished your
Christmas shopping yet?

I know.

I thought I had but
I forgot something.

OK.

Well, do you want company,
because we could swing by

on our way to pick
up the toys?

Well, it's actually something
I need to do on my own.

All right. Well, I like
a Christmas surprise

as much as anyone.

I didn't say it
was for you.

I'll see you tomorrow when
we give the presents out.

OK. See you then.

♪

Eric seems
awfully happy.

Yeah. He's back to
his normal self.

It's all because of
that toy-box girl.

What's her name?

Phoebe.

That's right.

♪

I haven't seen him this happy
since he and Leslie broke up.

Speaking of which, Leslie
called him this morning.

Really?

What did she want?

She said she just
wanted to say hi.

He was nice but he
seemed uninterested.

He hung up and he smiled.

Hello?

I can't believe Leslie
called this morning, though.

After all this time, just
out of the blue like this,

knowing that Eric had such a
hard time getting over her.

I'm just so glad that
everything's working out.

It's like
Christmas magic.

It really
feels like it.

Oh, I, I just came to
pick up the box of toys.

Oh, great.

I'll just grab
them on my way out.

Here, let me
help you.

No, no, thanks.

I, I can get it.

♪

♪

[doors slam]

How can I be so stupid?

♪

♪

[phone rings]

Phoebe?

Hi, Laurie.

Hey.

I have been calling you.

Everyone's been calling you.

You were supposed to be at
Manotick Place an hour ago?

Well, I'm glad you're here.

The gifts are
all wrapped so, um,

I would love for you
to just take them over.

OK. Why can't you?

I'm not going.

Why not?

Eric and I are not
on the same page.

What? Uh, why would
you say that?

Look, I just, I really need
you to take these gifts.

I, I need the kids to
have a good Christmas.

Phebes...

I overheard that Eric is back
together with his ex-girlfriend

so it's...

What?

I, I just, I don't
wanna talk about it.

Could you just please
just take the gifts.

The kids are gonna be
there soon and just...

Wait, wait, wait.
How do you...

I just really wanna be alone
right now so just please, just,

just take, take the presents.

OK.

If that's what you want.

[door jingles]

Hey. How's it goin'?

Uh, I'm not sure.

You're not sure?

There you are.

Hey. Uh, I've
got the toys...

But, uh, Phoebe
isn't coming.

Why not? Is
she OK?

I don't know.

What could have happened?

I, I just saw her.

She looked kind of upset
at the clinic earlier.

What did she say?

Nothing.

Sylvia and I were just
talking and she just...

We were talking
about you and Leslie

and the fact that she
called you this morning.

What?

She must have heard us and
thought you were back

with Leslie.

I gotta go.
I'll be back.

[knocking]

We're closed.

Even for a Christmas
emergency?

Look, I get it.

You're back together
with your girlfriend

and I was just
the rebound.

That's not what this is.

That's not what
Adam was saying.

He said how great it was that
you and Leslie were working out.

No, not great about
Leslie and I working out,

about you and
I working out.

You never told
me about Leslie.

You could've told me.

OK, that's fair.

We were engaged.

I cared about
her a lot.

But she took a job
in New York City

and we did long distance
for over a year.

Last Christmas, I went to
see her and we'd changed.

We were different
people, so we ended it.

And ever since then, I haven't
been dating because I just...

No one ever made me
feel the way she did...

until now.

Really?

Really.

And I'd like to show you
how much you mean to me...

if you'll let me.

I wanna show you something.

Come with me.

Oh! Not that way.
This way.

♪ [upbeat music] ♪

Come on.

You did this?

I thought we could turn your old
tradition into something new

for the foster kids.

Do you like it?

It's wonderful.

Come on.

-Hi.
-Phoebe!

I was so worried you
weren't gonna come.

I cannot believe you kept
this a secret from me.

It's the hardest thing
I've ever had to do.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Pete.

Isn't it just wonderful the
way things turn out sometimes?

[laughter]

Yeah, it really is.

Come on. There's
more to show you.

Bye.

Bye.

Hi, hi, hi, Rhoda.

Joe, you knew about this?

Merry Christmas.

Oh! Cotton Candy!

Oh, I'm so
glad you came!

Didn't you have
something to tell her?

I'm really sorry about
the whole misunderstanding.

You two are great together.

And?

And I'll keep my mouth
shut from now on.

Very good.

I'm just glad it worked out.

Not as glad as I am.

Should we test the snowballs?

Yes!

Fire!

Oh!

OK.

[laughter]

Come on!

Merry Christmas.

Phoebe: I'm sorry!

Merry Christmas.

Ah.

Hey.

Hi, Eric.

I'm glad you made it.

Oh, thank you.

I'll be right back.

Excuse me.

This is a wonderful thing
this young man did for you.

Trust me. I know.

Oh, he's a good
one, sweetheart.

Yeah, he really is.

Oh look. They
have hot cocoa.

Go get some!

OK, see you soon.

OK. Bye, guys.

Just one
last thing.

Come. This way.

Just right in here.

Where are we going?

[Eric chuckles]

♪

Yeah, this is it.

OK. Open it.

What's this?

Take a look.

Mistletoe.

I stole it from inside.