Christmas on Mistletoe Lake (2022)

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You make it feel

like Christmas

All year long

Only thing on my wish list

You're all I want

You make every day

feel like 25th

And I couldn't pray

for a better gift

You make it feel

like Christmas

Proceed to the route.

I can't proceed to the route if

I don't know what the route is.

He only brings me joy

I'm still lost.

I should have come with you

instead of hanging back

a few days.

Yes. You should

have come with me.

It's Christmas

for Christmas' sake.

Then again, you're not exactly

the outdoorsy type of person.

What is that supposed to mean?

Your idea of roughing it

is IKEA on a Saturday.

Because that place

is like a casino.

There's no windows,

there's no clocks

and the house always wins.

Anyways, I'm trying to

keep our business afloat.

And I appreciate it,

but I am committed to

keeping our family

Christmas tradition alive.

Plus, going to this town

is on my bucket list.

Because of that postcard

you found at Grandma's?

It's like fate that

she wanted us to find it.

Like she really

wanted us to go there.

Well, if only she

also left you directions.

When are mom and dad coming up?

The 23rd. I can't wait

for everybody to get here

so we can celebrate

Christmas together.

What's so special about

a Cottage Country Boat Parade?

Annual Christmas

Harbor Festival.

Every year,

all the boats in the harbor

get decorated for Christmas.

It's what Mistletoe Lake

is famous for, Tara.

Well, you and I have very

different bucket lists.

Alright. Hang on, Tara.

Mom and Dad are calling.

Okay.

Hi, Mom. Hi, Dad.

Did you get there?

Not yet.

Hi, sweetie.

Tell me.

How did they manage to hold

a boat festival in

the middle of winter?

I mean, I'm no scientist,

but I heard that water turns

into this thing called

ice when it gets cold.

I don't know, Dad.

Christmas magic.

We're so excited about

seeing you honey.

Me too, Mom, but I gotta go.

I'm still lost and I have

Tara on the other line.

I'll see you guys in a few days.

Did Dad that ask you why

the lake doesn't freeze over?

Yep.

For about the millionth time.

I mean,

I'd tell him to Google it,

but that would require

teaching him how to Google.

So, we'll have to ask

somebody at the hotel.

Oh, speaking of, I drove past

the Sunset Inn on the freeway

- about five minutes ago.

- Mm-hm.

I cancelled our reservation.

We are not staying there.

My sister the princess.

Okay. So, where are

we all supposed to say?

Oh, I'm sure there's a cute

bed and breakfast in town.

I'm so excited.

You're not wearing those

Christmas ornament earrings,

are you?

Me? Christmas ornament earrings?

Don't be crazy.

Good, 'cause they make

your head look big.

Anyways, please do us a favor.

If you happen to see any

potential business opportunities

pounce on them.

We could use anything

we can get right now.

Yeah, yeah.

Get back to work, Scrooge.

Yeah, yeah.

Merry Christmas. See you soon.

Hope you get there.

Proceed to the route.

For goodness sake.

You make it

feel like Christmas

All year long

Only thing on my wish list

You're all I want

You make every day

feel like 25th

And I couldn't pray

for a better gift

You make it

feel like Christmas

All year long

Na-na-na na-na-na-na

Na-na-na,

all year long

Na-na-na na-na-na-na

Na-na-na

na-na-na-na

Hi, do you work here?

That's an odd question

considering I'm standing

behind the counter.

Right. Of course, silly me.

Well, I was wondering--

Actually, I don't.

- You don't--

- Work here.

Well, if you don't work here,

then you probably shouldn't

be behind the counter.

I suppose you're right.

So, you're from the city?

- The city.

- Mm-hm.

You do know there's

more than one, right?

You know, I heard that.

I don't much believe it.

See, we country folk, we're not

as gullible as you think.

Next, you'll try to convince me

that the world isn't flat.

Alright. Yep. You got me.

I am in fact from the city.

Well, I hate to disappoint,

but they're all

out of mistle-toast.

They'll be making more few days.

Mistle-toast?

Yeah, Christmas nutmeg,

mistle-toast.

It's a local delicacy.

Always a big hit

with the seasonals.

Seasonals.

Yeah, you know, tourists.

Thanks for watching the store,

Dad. See you at dinner.

Okay. No problem, Em.

Hope you enjoy your stay.

I'll do my best.

You visiting?

Yeah.

Well, we're all out of--

Mistle-toast. I heard.

What exactly is mistle-toast?

It's basically like

a fancy version of waffles.

They're really good though.

Are you the one that

decorated the store?

Yeah, my dad's not

really into decorating

for the holidays this year.

So, this is my only outlet.

The finishing touch is

a display for the window.

I want to do a diorama of

the Christmas Harbor Festival.

I am so excited to see it,

the real one I mean.

And your diorama, I'm sure

it's going to be cool, too.

Thanks.

It's amazing. How this is

the only Harbor Festival

that takes place at Christmas.

Because of the hot spring.

The--

There's a natural

hot spring under the lake,

which stops it

from freezing over.

That's why the boats can stay

in the water all year round.

A lot of the tourist think

it's because of Christmas magic.

Hm, silly tourists.

Is it a true that all

the boats in the harbor

get all decorated with lights

and go all out?

Yeah.

Well, all the boats

in the harbor

except one this year.

Would you happen

to know if there's

a hotel in town that

I could book a room?

There's only one inn,

but it's probably fully booked

because of Christmas.

You can go over

and try your luck.

My grandma runs it.

It's about a block

down Main Street.

That way.

Yeah.

Thank you.

Woman: I'm so sorry,

we're completely full.

Christmas is peak

season due to the--

Christmas Harbor Festival.

It's kind of why I'm here.

We've been booked

out for months now.

You could try

the Sunset Hotel.

I actually had

a reservation there

and I stupidly canceled it.

Why don't I call and see if

your room is still available?

Please. Thank you.

You're welcome.

Hey, there.

Yeah, Emmaline at Mistletoe B

Listen, do you

have any vacancies?

Right. Yes.

Thank you. Same to you. Bye-bye.

Sorry. The last reservation

went ten minutes ago.

They don't have

anything until the 23rd.

The whole area is very busy.

It's just my luck.

Thank you for trying to help.

- Happy holidays.

- You too.

Alright,

let's get you registered.



Man: Really makes you

feel at home, doesn't it?

Louis Edward?

Hello, Reilly Shore.

What are you doing here?

I'm here because of you.

Me?

I was in your office

a few months ago,

when you were planning your,

uh, what do you call it?

Yearly holiday custom?

Annual Christmas tradition.

You were researching

Mistletoe Lake

and you inspired me

to check it out.

This town is amazing.

I have only been

here a couple days

and I've already convinced

my sister and her kids

to come later in the week.

Wow, how serendipitous.

Yeah, how's business?

Oh. You know,

things are a plugging along.

I gotta tell you again

how talented you are.

That last property you

staged for me was the reason

it sold so quickly

and a bidding w*r to boot.

It was in a great location.

It was about to sell regardless.

No, no, no, no. I don't do that.

It was a terrible location

and needed a lot of work.

Still, I did very

well because of you.

Listen, I have an appointment,

but since we're both in town,

why don't we get together

- for some lunch?

- Sure, yeah.

So, good to see you.

Okay.





Any luck?

So, what are you gonna do?

Well, I did a search

of nearby hotels.

Would you know how far

Suttonville is from here?

Three hours.

I'd be halfway home by then.

Wow, you run the store

and decorate it all by yourself.

That's impressive.

Thanks.

My dream is to be

a set designer someday.

I applied to this private

art school in New Hampshire.

It's one of the best private

high schools in the country.

Well, if it were up to me,

you would be a shoe-in.

I wish I could have gone

to a school like that

when I started out.

You're a designer as well?

Yeah, interior design,

but now my sister and I

have a home staging business.

What's home staging?

Sometimes people buy

vacant houses and fix them up

so they can sell

them for more money.

They hire people like me

to decorate them,

make them feel more homey,

so they can charge more.

How come you're not spending

Christmas with your boyfriend

or husband or something?

Sorry, was that

a rude question to ask?

No, no, it's fine.

You just-- you remind me of

myself when I was your age.

Well, I'm not spending Christmas

with a boyfriend or husband

or something, because I don't--

I don't have a boyfriend

or husband or something.

Why not?

You seem like a catch?

I guess I'm just

waiting for the right guy.

You don't seem like the type of

person to be waiting for a guy.

You're right.

Well, maybe I'm just

keeping my eye out for

the right one to cross my path.

Smart.

You want to come

see my dad's boat?

I love to, but I think I should

figure out my plan first.

It won't take too long.

You said you came

here to see boats, right?

Ours is the nicest one.

I'll make you some

coconut milk eggnog.

Coconut milk eggnog.

How can I say no?



The boat's named

after my grandma.

And I'm named after her.

Dad, I like you to meet

a new friend of mine.

We met earlier,

Not officially.

Tourist city girl, right?

I also respond to Reilly.

Country boy who doesn't

work at the general store.

That's me, or Ray.

Oh, okay.

Well, for the record,

I wouldn't call

myself a tourist.

Now, what would

you call yourself?

A visitor from out of town

who's here to enjoy

the sights at Christmas.

Huh.

Okay, fine. Yes.

I am a tourist.

Nothing to be ashamed.

Do you want some eggnog, dad?

Yeah. I'd love some, sweetie.

Come on, Reilly.

Permission to come aboard?

Thank you.

Gorgeous.

Yeah, you get

sick of it after a while.

I really, really

love the country.

You know, it's odd that

someone from the city

has such affinity

for the country.

Just as odd as a guy who's sick

of the water, but owns a boat.

Dad!

- There we go.

- Thank you.

Reilly is visiting

for Christmas,

but she doesn't

have anywhere to stay.

And I just had

the most brilliant idea.

I always get a little

nervous when you say that, Em.

Reilly should stay here.

Reilly and Ray:

Here?

You mean like on the boat?

My dad and I live

in a cottage in town.

The boat just sits here empty.

Think of it like

a floating Airbnb.

I could pay you.

Dad!

We don't take money from

visitors that are in a bind.

That's not our style.

Well, if you're fixing it up,

at least let me help.

You know anything

about inboard motors?

Can't be that much different

from a car engine, right?

I used to help my dad

suit up the car before

family road trips.

And she's really good

with Christmas decorations.

Okay, remember what

we talked about though?

We're probably not

decorating the boat this year.

That guy he's very interested.

He's going to

tell us any day now.

I know, but just in case.

You're welcome to stay here,

until the sale

goes through of course.

I'll come help you

with your luggage.

Um...

Are-- Are you sure?

Yeah. Yeah, of course. Yeah.

Okay.

Have a great night.

Umm...

Okay.



So, you agreed to stay

on a stranger's boat?

I know it's crazy,

but I can't explain it.

I just immediately

felt at home here.

Okay. Well, I'm not staying

on a boat. I get seasick.

Oh, yeah.

Now who's being a princess?

You'll never guess who

I ran into in town yesterday.

Bigfoot.

Louis Edward.

Louis Only Our Best

Client Ever Edward?

Well, what is he doing

in Mistletoe Lake?

What are the chances?

What you think he's doing there?

He must be planning some

sort of big business deal.

Or he's just spending

a Christmas holiday.

Did you know that

he was going to be here?

No, how would I know that?

But you should take

a meeting with him.

Oh, yeah, cause that's

exactly what he wants.

From me to Corner him

and shake him down for business.

Well, if you're too proud,

I will do it,

because a solid contract

at the start of the year

is exactly what we need.

I mean, Louis is

a nice guy and everything,

but he's got terrible taste.

Don't be such an artist.

Be a professional.

Speaking of, did, um,

did he mention having

a girlfriend or anything?

You've got the hots for Louis

and you're telling me

to be professional?

He's a client, Tara.

And? I am allowed to

have a crush on a client.

Does he still look

as handsome as ever?

Yeah, okay.

I'm hanging up now. Bye.



Hi.

Hi.

Permission to come aboard?

Of course. It's your boat.

Yeah, right.

Sorry to disturb you so early.

I was just hoping to get

a little work done

in the engine.

No, no disturbance at all.

I see you managed

to make some coffee.

I found some frozen

grounds in your freezer

with the leftover eggnog,

and using a paper towel

as a filter

I MacGuyvered myself a latte.

Do you want one?

Sure. Yeah.

Yeah.

Thank you.

Ray: Ow!

Ow! God!

Need some help down there?

Yeah.

Reilly: Well, it looks like

you need a new alternator,

and you're probably

going to need a new belt.

This one is pretty old.

Ah. New belt, huh?

I mean,

this one works just fine.

That is such a dad joke.

So, how did you find yourself

in a little town for Christmas?

Well, growing up,

my parents had a business

where they would buy houses,

fix them up, and sell them.

So we moved about once a year.

My sister and I were constantly

finding ourselves having to

adjust to new schools, new

neighborhoods, and friends.

So, my grandma

came up with a solution.

Every Christmas,

we got to choose where we would

spend the holidays as a family.

You know, gave us something

to look forward to every year.

I like that.

Well, a few months ago,

I was going through

my grandmother's things

and found postcards

of Mistletoe Lake.

The town looked so beautiful,

I just knew I had to

come see it for myself.

You weren't kidding.

You really know

what you doing down here.

Well, it hasn't started yet.

This alternator's pretty old.

Wanna give it a shot?

Alright, let's do it.

You okay?

I think it's safe to say

you need a new alternator.

I need you safe to say,

you need a new sweater.

Yeah.





Let's check the bindings.

Again?

We do it every time.

Hey, what are you guys up to?

My dad and I are going skiing.

We usually try to get out

once a week in the winter.

Skiing? Sounds cool.

I didn't know there were

any mountains around here.

There aren't.

These are cross-country skis,

city girl.

Right, of course,

cross-country skis.

It sounds like fun.

I'd love to go sometime.

What size are your feet?

About six and a half.

You're in luck.

We're the same size.

You can use my skis,

and my boots.

What are you going to wear?

I totally forgot.

I'm supposed to go

to the lighthouse today.

Some of the town's folk

get together for Christmas

and decorate the lighthouse.

This year, I got put in

charge of designing it.

I didn't know you

had to go there today.

Working in the arts is

like being a doctor, Dad.

You're always on call.

You kids have fun.

Well, you have cross-country

skied before, right?

Oh, yeah, of course.

Sometimes I cross-country ski

to work instead of taking Uber.



Look at you!

Speedster over here!



Thanks.

Wait, no Irish Cream?

Oh, I thought about putting

some in before we left,

but you looked a little

wobbly on those skis

and I thought better of it.

So, tell me.

How did this whole Harbor

Christmas Festival start?

Well, um, my dad.

One Christmas, he wanted to

do something really special

for my mom.

So, on Christmas Eve,

he stayed up all night

decorating the boat with lights

and ornaments to surprise her.

And she loved it so much that

we had to do it every year.

And next thing you know everyone

on the lake who had a boat

starts decorating their boats,

and it became a local tradition.

You know, after my dad passed,

all the locals got together

and decided to keep

the tradition going

in honor of his memory.

That's incredible.

But soon after

all the year-rounders

started moving away

and replaced by seasonals.

Tourists.

Yeah.

I mean, they kept the tradition

of the festival going.

But they didn't know how

or why it started.

Why did all

the locals move away?

Well, this used to be

one of the best kept secrets

of cottage country,

and then some

rich guy came along,

bought up one of

the old cottages.

And he renovates it

to the point where

it's not a cottage anymore.

It's mansion on the lake,

and more people

came to the same thing

and soon price of

living got so high

that the locals

couldn't afford it anymore.

I've even felt the crunch,

I mean...

It's gotten so expensive

just to moor the boat,

I really have no choice

but to sell it.

This town just isn't the same

place I grew up in anymore.

Still, you must be

really proud that your dad

started such a unique

tradition here.

Yeah.

If you wanted to enter the boat

into the Festival this year,

you know,

for the last time and all,

I'd be happy to help.

I'd really like that.

But, you know, the sale on

the boat could go through

any day and I don't want to tell

Em we're going in the festival

and then have to sell before it

happens, you know? That's...

That'd really break her heart.

Of course.



Hey, honey!

- Hi.

- Hi.

Emma, this looks incredible.

Thanks. I'm excited for you

to see it when it's finished.

Man: Raymond Morris Mitchell.

Dude, it's Topher.

Wait right there.

I'm going to come down.

Topher's here.

Should have known.

So, how was skiing?

Oh, it was actually

a lot of fun.

I even beat

your dad one time once.

Once.

She's actually pretty good.

I wouldn't go that far,

but it was fun. Thank you.

Dude! Man, how are you?

Oh, I heard you're

selling your dad's boat.

This guy's dad's boat

is the cornerstone

in our community.

Another one bites the dust.

Hey, bro?

Oh, did you hear?

Mistletoe Lake Harbor's

up for sale.

The entire harbor?

Whole harbor.

The municipality's on

the verge of bankruptcy,

so they thought let's

put the harbor on the block

with the hope that some

private investor will come

and bail them out,

but then I'm thinking,

- you know, like--

- Who's got the money for that?

Not me. In fact, I mean...

You know,

I like owe people money, so.

Anyway, listen, I'm gonna get

out of here before the boss

thinks I'm slacking off.

I'll see you around.

Alright.

Emmaline: There's my

talented granddaughter.

Brought you some lunch.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

I'd like you to meet

my new friend Reilly.

We actually met the other day.

Well, I understand

you found a place to stay.

Yes. Ray took pity on me

and let me stay on the boat.

I heard that the boat

is named after you.

You must be so incredibly proud.

Yes. That's my name.

How's the sale going?

It's progressing.

Well, keep me posted.

Grandma, I got to

show you something.

Ray, I am-- I'm so sorry.

I shouldn't have

mentioned the boat.

I wasn't thinking.

It's fine. Really. We're just--

We're all processing

it in our own way.

Yeah.

You still on for dinner tonight?

Sure.

Dad, I was doing some

research about business deals.

I knew getting you that

unlimited Wi-Fi was a mistake.

Knowledge is power, Father.

There's these things

you can put in

business deals called clauses.

Yeah. I've heard of them,

like the Santa kind.

One thing you should

know about my dad,

he loves his dad jokes.

I'm starting to notice that.

Okay.

What is wrong with dad jokes?

Considering I am a dad.

That's no excuse

for dorky humor.

Anyway, you can put

clauses and business deals

and it's like asking

for something you want.

Where you going with this, Em?

We should put a clause

in the business deal to

sell the boat that the buyer

has to move in after Christmas.

That way, we can still enter it

into the Harbor Festival.

I could always ask.

You will?!

Yes, but don't get too excited.

Okay, I'm gonna ask doesn't

mean it's gonna happen.

Yes! Just for that

I'm going to do the dishes.

Thank you.

Why don't you two retire to

the deck to finish your wine,

and if you want any dessert,

I brought a bag of

marshmallows from the store.

They're my dad's favorite.

Oh.

It's good to know.

Yeah, she's giving

away all my secrets.

- Shall we retire to the deck?

- I guess we shall.

Reilly: I sure do like it here.

You do fit in really well.

Well, there's something

special about a small town.

It gives a different

authenticity that you don't get

in the city.

Sorry.

That's alright.

Do you need to respond to that?

No, no. It's fine.

It's my sister.

Oh.

So, did you ever

want to live anywhere else?

Actually, I left for the city

when I was in my twenties.

Went to an office every day.

Wore a suit.

You? A suit? No!

I know.

What did you do?

Finance. Wasn't for me.

I'm much happier

doing all the books for

the local businesses here.

I mainly get paid

in baked goods.

I wish I was joking.

And by the time

I moved back here,

the town was

almost unrecognizable.

There's jet skiers,

and we had a microbrewery

and, you know, before I learned

what a microbrewery actually was

I assumed it was a bar for mice.

Wow. I don't even know

I'm doing it anymore.

I think we need to

get you a shock collar.

Something that might help.

I think you're right.

You know, I just-- I wish

I could figure out a way to

recapture what I experienced

when I was a kid here.

Hello!

Louis! Hey!

I was just out for a walk.

Thought I'd come by

and say hello.

Hope, I'm not interrupting.

Not at all. You want to come up?

No. No, no, no.

You have company.

Hello, Reilly.

Hi.

Oh, you two know each other?

Louis is a client of mine.

She won't tell you this

because she's too modest,

but Reilly Shore is

the best home stager

I've ever worked with.

Home stager? I thought Emma said

that you were interior designer.

Well, I--

In fact, she's the reason

I'm here in Mistletoe Lake.

Is that right?

Absolutely.

Louis, what brings you

out on this night?

Well, I just thought I'd come by

and have a look at this boat

that I'm thinking of buying.

Louis is my potential buyer.

Oh.

I just have to have one more

conversation with my accountant

and I'm going to

get back to you.

No problem.

We are having a little trouble

with the engine's alternator,

but don't worry. I'll get it

all sorted before the sale.

Ah. I'm sure it'll be fine.

I do like this boat.

It's perfect for

what I'm looking for.

Anyway, I should leave you.

Nice seeing you both.

Oh, uh, Louis.

There was one thing

I wanted to ask.

Would you don't consider

taking possession of

the boat after Christmas?

My daughter has this dream

of entering the boat

into the Harbor Festival

one last time.

Well, it's just that, uh,

I've already invited my family

to come celebrate

Christmas here.

Of course, right. Yeah.

Well, let's see now.

Would you be willing

to have myself, my sister,

and her kids come

celebrate with you?

Absolutely. The whole

family's invited. Yeah.

Then great! Problem solved.

I'll take possession

after Christmas.

Alright, I'll call you tomorrow.

Reilly, let's have that lunch.

Sure.

Good night, you two.

Good night.

It's so bizarre that

you two know each other.

- Yeah.

- Hey, what a coincidence.

Crazy.

I hope I am doing the right

thing by extending the sale

'til after the holidays.

Oh, Emma will be ecstatic.

And you know,

Louis seems like a good guy.

He's not local but at least he

wants to use it for his family.

He is a good guy, right?

I mean, I don't know him

really well, but overall, yes.

I just would hate for someone to

come in and completely gut it.

Turn into something unrecognizable.

You know, having people here

to enjoy it the way we did

for so many years, it's, uh...

It's a silver lining

to have to sell, you know?

Yeah, I guess I better go

tell my daughter the good news.

- Good luck.

- Thanks.



So, you'll never believe it,

but she's really happy.

No. Really? I couldn't tell.

And we forgot about dessert.

How could we

forget about dessert?

Must've been quite

something growing up here.

I'm kind of jealous.

Wasn't there a place from

your childhood that always

felt like home?

One place.

When I was about seven years old

on Deanewood Crescent.

The house wasn't

anything special,

but it was cozy.

I hoped we'd live there forever.

Deanewood. Sounds like

something out of Pleasantville.

It kind of was.

I still remember

the day we came home

and my parents sat us down

to tell us that the house

had sold

and we were moving again.

Broke my heart.

And that year that

we were at that house,

it was my turn to

choose a Christmas destination

and I chose not to go anywhere.

We had a staycation.

It was my favorite

Christmas ever.

Yeah, nothing beats home.

Alright.

What's your middle name?

Why?

I want to know

your soap opera name.

It's the middle name

plus the place you grew up.

Do we know each other

well enough for that?

Oh, come on. I'll tell you mine

if you tell me yours.

Mildred.

I was named after my great aunt.

Actually, Mildred Deanewood.

It's a pretty

good soap opera name.

Yeah, a 1950s soap opera maybe.

Okay, your turn.

Nah, it's too embarrassing.

Wha-- Cheater!

Whoa!

Save the marshmallow!

Can I ask you

a personal question?

How is someone like you single?

How do you know I'm single?

Well, I suppose I don't.

I assumed since you were here

over the holidays by yourself.

Emma told you, didn't she?

Yeah, she did.

But to be fair, she did

hold out as long as she could,

which is about nine minutes.

It's a new record for her.

So, it's the same old story?

Married to work?

Not really. My sister is

actually the workaholic.

I was engaged until

earlier this year.

Oh.

And what happened?

If you don't mind me asking.

It's fine, uh...

Well, everyone thought

we were perfect for each other.

You know, perfect house.

Perfect car.

Perfect life.

One morning, I woke up

and realized that what looked

perfect wasn't

actually perfect at all.

We were both just playing roles

and I couldn't do it anymore.

It was tough breakup,

but in the end, it was--

It was best for both of us.

Right. Yeah, I know

all about tough breakups.

Emma's mom and I,

we're still on good terms.

Thankfully.

It's what makes

selling the boat so hard.

I mean, Emma's already

gone through the break-up,

me and her Mom,

and my biggest worry is

just letting her down again,

you know?

It's even more

beautiful at night.

She's just so talented.

She's applied to

this private high school.

You know, if she gets in

then I can at least use

the money from the boat

to pay for her tuition.

You really good dad, Ray.

Despite all the dad jokes?

Amazingly so, yes.

So, you know why they

call it Mistletoe Lake?

Because mistletoe grows wild

all around the woods here,

and the legend goes that

the tradition of kissing

under a mistletoe actually

started in this very town.

We're very proud of it.

Oh.

Well, that I can tell,

but you do know though

that that tradition of

the mistletoe started

from Greek mythology, right?

Why let the facts get

in the way of a good story?

You know if people in the town

want to take responsibility

for people kissing

over the holidays

what's the harm in that?

I'm sure there's a bunch of

mistletoe around us right now,

don't you think?

Absolutely. It's all around us.

Probably shouldn't

break tradition, should we?

Definitely not. I mean, I--

Sorry. You were saying

something?

I kind of forgot

what I was saying.



Mm.

Hi.

Finally, I've been

calling and calling.

Where have you been?

I'm just enjoying the town.

Okay, well, you will never

guess who I spoke to yesterday.

Louis.

Yes. How did you know?

Because I can tell by the shrill

excitement in your voice.

Well, he told me that

he's looking to buy a boat on

Mistletoe Lake, and he said he's

going to be doing a bunch of

other stuff, and I tried

to get it out of him,

but he wouldn't tell me,

in the meantime I'm trying to

get my flight moved up

but things are crazy

because of Christmas.

So, I told him that you would

meet him before I got there.

Why? Why would you do that?

You know I don't

like Louis' style.

If we can get the contract to

redesign and stage Louis's boat,

it'll open us up to

a slew of new opportunities.

I'm talking boats,

RVs, glamping.

Wait, glamping?

The possibilities are endless!

Tara, I'm not staging

anyone's boat. It's Christmas.

Can we just give business

a rest for a moment?

I thought you said you were

going to be looking out for

new business opportunities.

No, you said I should be looking

out for business opportunities.

Look, Louis isn't going

to need our services.

I'm sure if he buys the boat

that he's probably not even

gonna do anything to change it.

Please, Louis Edward?

You want to bet?

City lights are

glowing bright

The drinks are overflowing

The silence of the street,

the echoes

Of some festive cheer

As I look into your eyes

The frosty wind is blowing

I stumble and stutter a wish

That I could hold you near

Oh whoa

This could be my only cure

Oh whoa

Christmas comes

just once a year

Still I hope, count to 10

This is my wish,

I can't pretend

That you will bring

Some mistletoe

To hold me close

And won't let go

Every winter

All I hope

That you will bring

Some mistletoe

Reilly: What do you think?

I think the other boats in

the festival are not gonna

know what hit 'em.

You guys really raised the bar.

Oh, don't sell yourself short.

You guys are definitely

the creative brains

of the operation.

We couldn't have

done it without you.

What is it?

It's nothing.

It's just seeing

the boat like this.

Brings back a lot of memories.

We forgot to discuss what

we're going to do for the event.

That's right.

Topher sent me a message.

Apparently, we're Christmas Eve.

No pressure.

Hold on. What event?

The final components of

the competition is each boat

needs to host a social event

at the Yacht Club one evening.

So, we have to have

a party as well?

And none of you decided

to mention this to me.

We figured we should

ease you into it.

Didn't want to hit you

with it all once.

Oh, worst Airbnb ever.

I think planning

a party will be easy.

All we need to do is

figure out the theme.

Why don't we make

our theme something that

Mistletoe Lake is all about.

What'd you have in mind?

Well, what does

mistletoe stand for?

Kissing? Love?

Yes.

And heart.

So let's make

our party just that.

The Heart of Christmas.

I love it.

Alright, is there anything extra

that I need to do to get

ready for this party?

Maybe find something

decent to wear.

What's wrong with my clothes?

Well, it's not

exactly evening attire.

I could take you shopping,

if you'd like.

I hate clothes shopping.

Clearly.



Hello again.

Hi there. How's your stay

going out on the water?

It's lovely.

This is such a beautiful town.

It is indeed.

Listen, Emmaline. I'm--

I'm so sorry that I was

so blase about the--

- Boat?

- Yes.

I know the decision to sell

has been a difficult one

for you and your family.

Don't be silly.

I'm happy that Ray has decided

to enter the boat in

the festival one last time.

We haven't participated

in that in years.

If I were a gambling woman,

I'd bet that you have a lot

to do with that decision.

Me? No. I think all

the credit should go to Emma.

Still, I haven't seen my son

so happy as he is

when he's with you.



So, where do we start?

Oh, well, we need to find

an outfit that perfectly matches

your personality,

stylish, but not too slick,

with a lot of character.

Sounds like me, alright.

Alright, why don't

you park yourself there,

and I will go pull some looks.

You don't think I'm capable

of making selections myself?

Probably not, but sure.

Knock yourself out.

Excuse me. I'm with her,

because this needs

a lot of help.



Filling up my Christmas list

With gifts for

girls and boys

There's frilly things

and candy dreams

And every kind of toy

The tree is set up twinkling

With my favorite

kind of lights

And faces glow

'cause children know

That Santa's soon will fly

All around his happy town

Good tidings fill the air

Because everyone knows

through the fallen snow

The sleigh will soon appear

Filling up my Christmas list

My favorite time of year

For Christmas

Will soon be here

Oh, for Christmas

Will soon be here

You approve?

I approve, but that knot

needs to be a half Windsor.

Uh, I'm a grown man.

I can fix my own tie.

Okay, I need your help.

I can't fix my tie.

After you.

Thanks.

Ladies and gentlemen,

welcome to Christmas Karaoke.

Now, remember, this is what

we call freestyle karaoke.

Not only do you have to

pick the song that you want,

but also the style of which

you want to sing said song.

My go-to is always king of

rock and roll, Elvis Presley.

Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you very much.

So, do you like karaoke?

I like listening to karaoke,

but I am not

getting up on that stage.

Oh, I feel exactly the same way.

We are purely

audience members tonight.

Deal.

Topher: I'm sorry,

is that that Ray Mitchell

here in our bar tonight?

Who wants to hear

Ray Mitchell sing

the first song of the night?!

Me, too.

Get up here, Ray Mitchell.

I don't think we're

getting out of this one.

No, no, no, no.

You're not getting out of this.

- Nobody asked me to sing.

- Too late to bail on me now.

Wait. Ray, Ray!

Topher:

Christmas Karaoke awaits!



Dashing through the snow

In a one-horse open sleigh

Over the fields we go

Laughing all the way

Bells on bobtails ring

Making spirits bright

What fun it is

to ride and sing

A sleighing

song tonight, hey

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

On a one-horse

open sleigh, hey

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

On a one-horse

open sleigh, hey

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one-horse

Open sleigh

That was incredible, am I right?

Who wants to hear

these two do an encore?

Crowd:

Encore! Encore! Encore! Encore!

What do you say?

Alright, let's do it.

Let's do it.

Topher: Yeah!



Silent night

Holy night

On the second day of Christmas

my true love said to me

Two turtle doves

and a partridge in a pear tree

Oh, Christmas tree

Oh, Christmas tree

How lovely are thy branches

How lovely are

thy branches

We wish you

a merry Christmas

And a happy

New Year

Give it up for Ray Mitchell

and his new lady friend,

everybody!

Thank you.

Yeah!

Thank you.

Thanks.

I had no idea

you had that in there.

Neither did I.

This is the kind of thing

you don't often get

back in the city.

What?

It's nothing, it's just you

place such value on authenticity

yet your job...

Isn't home staging kind of

the epitome of superficiality?

You know, you're creating

the illusion of a home

where people

don't actually live.

I'm sorry.

I don't mean to be rude.

Look, I clearly don't know

what I'm talking about.

No, it's fine.

Home staging

isn't where I started.

I got into interior designs

so that I could create homes

for people. give them an

experience that I didn't

have in my own life,

but when the trend of

home staging took off,

I mean, I saw an opportunity

and I went with it.

But if it doesn't

make you happy,

why don't you try

doing something else?

I thought about it,

but my sister and I

are in a little bit

over our heads up moment.

Our business is doing well,

but we've got

some serious overhead.

Just need a couple

more big contracts

to put us in the clear.

Right.

Deck halls with

boughs of holly

Fa-la-la-la-la

la-la-la-la

'Tis the season to be jolly

Fa-la-la-la-la

la-la-la-la

Man:

He's got the voice of an angel.

- Woman: Well...

- Thank you.

Oh, it's Emma. Be right back.

Of course.

Hey, honey. Is everything okay?

Emma: Dad, you're never going

to believe what happened.

Well, well, well. That was

quite the concert you gave us.

May I?

Sure.

Ray: You're kidding.

Louis: Well, I've got good news.

I've decided to buy the boat.

Congratulations.

I want you to

renovate it for me.

Renovate it?

Yes, completely.

Louis, I don't know.

Boats aren't my

area of expertise

Nonsense.

You're a miracle worker.

See, from a resale point of view,

I figure I'll get a much

better return on my investment

if I renovate it first.

You're going to resell it?

Yes.

Look, don't get me wrong.

The boat is nice and everything,

but it's-- it's totally dated.

I mean, I figure if I modernize

it with your help, of course,

I'll probably double

my money when I flip it.

I thought you wanted

by the boat so that

your family could enjoy it.

I do for this year.

And then once

the holidays are over,

I'm just going to sell it

to the highest bidder.

No, don't worry about it, okay?

I will figure something out.

I promise.

Is it bad luck to rename a boat?

Rename?

Forget it.

I mean, I don't even care.

I'm not even superstitious.

Let's meet tomorrow.

There's so much happening.

I got to tell you about

everything, alright?

Don't sing too many

songs tonight.

Okay. Yeah.

I'll see you soon.

Ray: I had a really

good time tonight.

Reilly: Me, too.

I--

You okay?

Yeah, I just--

I'm moving too fast.

No, no. Ray.

No, I'm sorry. I--

I don't mean to.

It's just that I, uh...

I really like you.

And whenever I'm around you,

I start acting like a teenager,

in a good way.

I feel exactly the same way.

- So anyway--

- Listen, Ray--

- You go. You go.

- No, please. Please.

What were you going to say?

So, Emma called me at the bar

and she got contacted by

the Grafton Arts Academy.

And?

She got in.

No, she did?!

That's amazing news, Ray.

You must be so proud.

I'm so proud of her

and she did this all on her own.

I don't want to think about

how much it's going to cost.

The sale on the boat

has to go through.

I could also just

start selling my organs.

Maybe I can convince Louis to

let us visit every Christmas.

That way, you know,

it's not completely lost.

What were you going to say?

Nothing.

It can wait for another day.

- You sure?

- Yes.

Congratulate Emma for me.

She deserves it.

I will.

- Good night.

- Good night.



I kind of went nuts doing

research on the internet

last night.

Oh, that reminds me.

What do you think about

changing the boat's name to

the Louis-itania,

like the Lusitania,

except with Louis,

because that's my name.

I get it.

You know,

the Lusitania was torpedoed.

Right, I did know that. Buzzkill.

Why don't you go all out

and call it Titanic?

I thought of that,

but you don't think

it would be too,

"Hey, look at me.

I called my boat Titanic."

Louis, I'm sorry.

I can't be a part of this.

The boat is a significant

part of a family's history.

I can't be involved in

taking advantage of someone's

difficult financial situation

in order to turn a profit.

Hm.

Well, I respect your decision.

But I don't think you're looking

at this from all perspectives.

I'm not taking

advantage of anybody.

Quite the contrary.

I'm helping this family by

taking the burden of

this boat off of their hands.

I mean, the guy is

selling the boat.

If I don't buy it,

somebody else will.

What difference does it?

It makes a difference to me.

I hope you'll understand.

For what it's worth,

I hope you'll reconsider

gutting and redesigning it.

Not only does it have a history,

but you will be hard-pressed

to ever do better than

the craftsmanship that's been

put into it.

I admire your principles,

but I think you

should reconsider.

A deal like this could set up

you and your business for life.

with all due respect,

I don't think redesigning

one boat will

set me up for life.

I'm not talking about the boat.

You know, the entire

harbor is for sale, right?

Yes,

I mean, unfortunately,

I don't have that kind of money.

But I just got off

a conference call

with a group of investors.

They want to come in

and totally revamp the harbor,

put in a resort,

excavate the lake to

bring in bigger boats,

more waterfront restaurants.

Even a big-box store.

Who would want to do that?

Who'd want a big box store?

I don't know, people who

like big boxes I guess.

Louis, if you do all that,

then Mistletoe Lake won't even

feel like

cottage country anymore.

Cottage country is passe.

You know what people want?

They want South Beach.

If people want South Beach then

they should go to South Beach.

Reilly, you miss 100% of

the shots that you don't take.

I want you to be part of this.

I don't want you

to miss the boat.

Get it? Boat?

Because we're

talking about a boat.

Let's have some lunch.

Sorry, I let myself in.

I had to take a look

at the engine again.

Don't be silly.

It's your boat. Remember?

Not for long.

Are you all right?

Yeah. I spent the morning

online shopping for alternators.

Turns out even the used ones

are pretty expensive.

Good thing you have a buyer.

Yeah, it is.

Probably gonna work out

pretty well for you too, huh?

Hm?

How's your friend Louis,

by the way?

I know you had lunch with him.

Small town.

There are no secrets.

I wasn't meeting

with Louis in secret.

What were you talking about?

See, after I left

here last night

I did a little

research on Louis.

Big real estate guy.

Likes to gut houses,

and then he flips them.

That's the work that you

used to do for him, right?

Yes.

He doesn't want this boat

for his family, does he?

No.

Do you know that he wanted

to redo the whole boat?

I just found out

last night, I swear.

I wanted to tell you,

I just didn't know how.

You were so happy

about Emma and the school.

I hope he gives you

a good commission at least.

I'm not going to work with him.

It's funny. I find that

a little bit hard to believe

considering that you've had a

past with the guy,

you've worked with him,

and then suddenly you end up

in this small town,

the same time for Christmas.

And actually,

now that I think about it,

the first day that I saw him

is the same day that I met you.

I know how it looks.

You were the one who

inspired him to come

to Mistletoe Lake, right?

That's what he said.

So how is this

supposed to look, Reilly?

I agree. It looks suspicious,

but you have to believe me, I--

How?

I had lunch with

Louis today to tell him

that I wasn't interested in

helping him change this boat.

And for what it's worth,

I did everything in my power

to convince him otherwise.

I know I've only been

here for a few days,

but I have fallen

in love with it and you--

What?

You.

As well, if you must know.

I'm so sorry.

I should never have

accused you of that.

You've done nothing but try

to help since you got here.

Look, it's been

such a stressful time.

That is not your fault.

Can you forgive me?

Of course.

But there's something

else I have to--

I-- Just give me one minute.

Tara, I'm sorry.

I really can't talk right now.

I've got a surprise for you.

Look to your left.

Hey, Sis!

Hi.

Hi! I'm Reilly's sister, Tara.

Oh, yeah, once we give this

thing a complete overhaul,

this resale value

is gonna skyrocket.

Hey, how was your

lunch with Louis?

Exciting, isn't it?

Tara! I--

You know, this harbor

is gonna look so different

and Louis says he's already got

some of the money lined up.

What?

Oh, um, the guy

who's buying her boat,

he's putting together

a whole group of investors to

buy out the entire

Mistletoe Lake Harbor.

Isn't it cool?

Anyways, I'm gonna go

check the rest of it out.

It was so nice to meet you.

Yeah.



Tara: What was all that about?

It's a family boat.

He's having a tough

time selling it.

So if he doesn't want to

sell it, why is he selling it?

Because it's complicated, Tara.

I mean, sometimes life

is complicated.

That boat is their home.

This town is their home.

Okay, why are you so upset?

What are you even doing here?

I mean, weren't you supposed

to get into town tomorrow?

I managed to get

an earlier flight

and I thought I'd surprise you.

I thought you'd be

happy to see me.

Oh, please. You just came here

because you thought you

saw a business opportunity.

Yes, a huge business

opportunity for us.

This could put us in

the black for good.

Where are you staying?

Sunset Inn.

It's pretty nice actually.

I thought they were booked up.

Not anymore.

I got you a room, too.

I just-- I just need a minute

to process everything, okay?

Just go back to the motel.

I'll meet you there.

Okay.

Are you sure you're okay?

No.



Emma?

Are you okay?

My dad got a hold

of Louis this morning

and says he wants to sell

the boat right away as is.

Louis agreed, but asked

if we could pull out of

the competition

so he could enter himself.

He did what?!

to sign the deal.

I just know this is my fault

because I got into the school.

No, no, no.

This is not your fault at all.

Listen, your dad is

so proud of you.

He would do anything for you.

Hey, you got into

Grafton Arts Academy.

That is an incredible accomplishment.

You deserve it.

You are so talented, Emma.

Thank you.

I'm so sorry I got you and your

dad in all this trouble. I--

You haven't

caused us any trouble.

You've already made it

an unforgettable Christmas.

I'm sorry.



Hi, Mom. Hi, Dad.

I can't wait for

you guys to get here.

Is everything okay

with your flight?

No, honey.

I hope you're ready

for some bad news.

We're snowed in here.

They're canceling

all the flights.

They said the earliest

we're going to get out of here

is this evening.

So sorry, honey, but hey,

it's just a few more hours.

Yeah.

It's okay. Just call me

when you get any updates.

Don't worry, Pumpkin.

We'll get there.

We never missed

a Christmas together.

I know it's fine.

I'll see you guys tomorrow.

Alright now. Mwah.



Deanewood.



Why are you waking me up?

Because it's Christmas Eve,

or because you really

gotta just learn to text?

I've made a decision and I need

to talk to you about it

because it affects

the both of us.

Okay.

I'm quitting

the home staging business.

What? Have you slept?

From now on I want to focus

on helping people create homes.

Is this about Ray?

You're in love with him,

aren't you?

Gosh, Rei.

I've been a horrible sister.

This whole time I've just been

thinking about business.

It's not your fault. It's mine.

I haven't been honest with

myself lately about what I want

out of life, but it ends now.

But you are a horrible sister?

Are you okay with this?

Of course,

I just want you to be happy.

Louis and that big contract.

Don't we need

something like that?

Yes, but we will figure

something else out.

We always have.

As long as you never

lose your passion,

we'll always be fine.

I love you. Thank you.

I love you, too. Ditto.

- Okay.

- Get out of here.

Go to sleep.



I need to talk to you.

This boat is Deanewood.

The place that I love so much

growing up, the one that I lost.

Ray, The Emma is that

kind of place for you.

I can't stand by

and watch you lose this boat

without you having one

last proper Christmas here.

I can't.

I know that you think

that I betrayed you

and you don't need to

forgive me if you don't want to,

but can you please

just do one thing?

Don't pull the boat out of

the Christmas Harbor Festival.

For your family.

As far as the boat is concerned,

you'll have to talk to Louis.

He's the rightful owner.

We just signed the paperwork.

Boat sold.

But I thought you wanted

to preserve the boat.

Can't tell Louis what he can

and can't do with the boat.

He can scuttle it and let it

sink to the bottom of the lake

if he wants.

Like the Lusitania?

Nah, I'm not going to do that.

And besides,

what difference does it make?

Sounds like this

whole town's going to

be completely

unrecognizable anyway.

Louis as the new

rightful owner of this boat,

would you be willing to let me

fulfill my promise to Emma

for her and her family to

have one last Christmas here?

You can take possession exactly

one minute past midnight,

after the festival.

The thing is is that

I really wanted to

enter the boat myself this year.

But I guess I can't

refuse you, Reilly,

after all you've done,

so fine 12:01 it is.

Christmas.

Thank you.

Wait, I have another request.

I don't want the boat

part of the festival

unless you're part

of it as well.

I love the boat.

but the only reason

I do is because

it means spending time

with you and Grandma.

The Harbor Festival's

meaningless unless you're there.

Promise you'll come?

Promise.

We've been hoping for snow

As we cuddle

the whole night through

On the night

when dreams come true

No matter

How old or young

There's a magic knowing

Something soon will come

We'll hold

Those memories close

Of the look in their eyes

Joint surprise

When the morning

finally arrives

Wishes come true

the same time every year

Merry Christmas.

When hearts open wide

Enjoying your evening?

Reilly. Yes, yes.

Family's loving it.

I-- I have to say,

I feel somewhat awkward about

what happened on

the boat yesterday.

The last thing I would

want is for anyone to

think that I'm the bad guy.

No, Louis, I'm sure

no one feels that way.

I hope not.

I mean, after all,

it's not personal.

It's just business, right?

I love this town.

It just feels so...

Authentic.

Yes, exactly.

Authentic.

Let's get you a drink, shall we?

Please. Yes.

Excuse me.

I feel like

Grandpa's here with us.

Don't you, Grandma?

I do.

You know, I think

I owe you both an apology.

I've been so preoccupied with

trying to do what I thought was

best for the family.

Despite it all,

I still lost the boat.

You didn't lose the boat.

None of this is your fault.

The most important thing,

more important than anything

else in the world,

is that we three are together.

That's what your father

would have wanted.

More than anything.

I love you.

I love you, too. Both of you.

I think you better

see about your date.



- Hi.

- Hi.

This is gorgeous.

And so are you.

You're looking

very handsome yourself.

I had a good stylist.

There is one thing that

complete the look though.

You found my earring. Where?

It was on the boat.

Of course.

But I think you should keep it

as a memento.

I am so sorry about

the things that I said.

Louis told me everything.

You weren't involved with

buying the boat

or any of his business plan.

I should not have

reacted the way I did.

It's okay. You were going

through a tough time.

Still, it's no excuse.

Without you we wouldn't be here

enjoying this last

beautiful Christmas.

I think my dad

would be really proud.

Mom: Hi, honey!

Mom! Dad!

You guys made it!

Hey, darling.

Hi, Tara.

You remember my sister, Tara?

How could I forget?

And these are my parents.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

Likewise.

Hi.

Such a beautiful

town you live in.

It's the hot springs, isn't it?

I'm sorry?

It's the hot springs

under the lake that

keeps it from

freezing over, right?

That's right.

Wait, Dad,

how did you find that out?

He Googled it.

Oh!

Ray, I just want to apologize

if I came off as insensitive

the other day,

I want you to know I am not

the type of person that

would come between my sister

and the person

she's in love with.

You know what? Why don't we go

get some drinks, shall we?

Just right this way.

It was nice to meet you.

Maybe I'll even track down Louis

while I'm at it.

Yeah.

The guy you're

in love with, huh?

I'm afraid so yes.

I guess we're in the same boat.

Dad joke.

It was right--

It was right there.

Do you want to dance?

I thought you were

never going to ask.

Above thy

Deep and dreamless sleep

The silent stars go by

Yet in thy dark

streets shineth

The everlasting light

The hopes and fears

Of all the years

Are ne'er to thee, tonight



Are you going to be okay?

I think so.

I just can't believe all this

is going to be gone soon.

You don't know that yet.

Yes, I do.

It's been slipping

away for a while.

Louis: This is some party.

Thank you again for inviting me

to celebrate with you.

And The Emma, huh?

Sure is exquisite.

Well, it's going to

be your boat soon.

You can have as many

parties as you want on it.

That'd be nice.

But I'm not going to be

the one to host those parties.

After the experience

I've had here in Mistletoe Lake

I couldn't live with myself

if I took this boat away from

you and your family.

Besides, this is your home.

It should stay

exactly the way it is.

Can't put a price

on authenticity.

Same thing goes for

the entire harbor by the way,

because I'm canceling that deal.

Nobody's gentrifying this place.

Louis, are you sure?

I'm positive.

I don't do anything halfway.

Look, the warmth

I felt here tonight,

That's the best Christmas gift

I could have ever got.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Speaking of Christmas gifts.

Wait right here, okay?

Right here.

Ray!

Did you have

something to do this?

We had a chat,

but I never expected this.

Brand new alternator.

As I recall, you need one.

Yes. I do.

Merry Christmas.

Now, if we could only find

someone to install it for us.

Let's do it.

Let's do it.

- Lead the way.

- Ray: Alright.

Ray: Okay, try it now!

Hey! It works!

Nicely done.

You know what I'm thinking now?

Since you got it started,

you might as well take it

out for a spin on the lake.

I mean, it is the Christmas

Harbor Festival after all.

It's true.

- I'll go get Emma.

- Alright.

Let's do it.

Dad! Guess what?!

Topher said

the Harbor Festival Committee

voted early and that we won!

We won!

Yes, and the prize is that

they've decided to let us

keep the boat moored

in the harbor for free

for as long as we like.

Really?

They said The Emma is

a historical part of

Mistletoe Lake

and should be preserved.

Dad, don't worry about

Grafton Arts Academy.

I've already decided

I'm not going.

Now that you're not

selling the boat,

we won't have

the money for tuition.

Don't even talk like that.

You're going.

But Dad--

Em. You're going.

But how?

It's Christmas, honey.

A miracle will happen.

Hello?

Yes, it is.

Emma Mitchell is my daughter.

You're not bothering me at all.

Why was there something

wrong with her application?

I completely understand.

Thank you.

Merry Christmas to you, too.

It was the school.

They said, um...

They said you have

a full scholarship.

A full scholarship?!

It's something they only give

out to a select few students

that show

extraordinary potential,

they announce it

annually on Christmas Eve.

I'm so proud of you.

Emmaline: Excuse me, everyone.

Could I have your attention?

I think there's

something really important

that we've all forgotten.

Christmas mistle-toast

right out of the oven.

Come on in, help yourself.

Are you two going to

take the boat for a spin?

Um...

Yeah, we are.

Do you want to come with us?

I do, but someone better

save us some mistle-toast.

You kids have fun.



This boat doesn't feel like home

just because of

the way you decorated it.

From the moment

you step foot on it,

your very presence made

it feel like it was home.

I feel the exact same way.

My whole life, I have craved

this feeling of being at home.

From the moment I met you

and Emma, I knew that I was.

You're not bad for a city girl.

Well, a country boy like you

can do a whole lot worse.

By the way,

what is your middle name?

Do we really know each other

well enough for that?

I think we do.

Ignatius.

Ignatius?

You see why I didn't

want to tell you.

I don't know.

Iggy Mistletoe is a pretty

stellar soap opera name.

Or a really bad 80s cover band.

Yeah, I should steer the boat.