Lacy's Christmas Do-Over (2021)

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Deck the halls

with boughs of holly

Falalalala,lalalala

'Tistheseasontobejolly

This

Christmas, give the gift of love

fromLynnD.Jewelers.

Lynn D. Jewelers,

providing fine jewelry...

It'snotevenHalloweenyet.

That's Lacy.

She needs to find

her Christmas spirit.

It's been gone

for a long, long time.

She was always on the nice list

and she truly loved Christmas,

but like so many,

things happen in life

that cause you

to follow another path.

Unfortunately, for this poor

girl, hers happened at Christmas.

She needs a good dose

of Christmas magic

and maybe a few do-overs

to get things right.

What time are you

gonna be there?

I need to get in

before Nora arrives.

Shehassomethingimportant

she wants to speak

with me about.

Which,betweenyouandme,

I think she's going to finally

promote me to partner.

I'm there in five minutes, Lacy.

I'll have everything set up

for you and your big day.

I can get you that new peppermint

Christmas latte instead of your regular.

You know I don't want any

of that sweet holiday garbage.

I just want my

regular daily fix,

and I'm definitely gonna need it

to get through today.

I hate one-on-ones,

I hate surprises,

and most importantly, you know

I hate them at the holidays.

I'mjustteasingyou,Lacy.

Just get in here

and focus on becoming partner.

I already have your iced half-caff

ristretto, Venti, four-pump sugar-free

cinnamon dulce, soy,

skinny latte ready for you.

Seeyoushortly.

Or as I like to call it,

the Ice Queen's Happy Juice.

Mm,funny,funny,Raymond.

You'll definitely

get a job as a comedian

if this whole interior design

career doesn't take off for you.

Enjoy your drink while you can,

because Nora's already

in the conference room

waiting for you.

Surprise.

One,two...

Why didn't you tell me

that to begin with?

You know I hate surprises!

Did she get here before you?

Lacy, please,

no one gets here before me.

Look, for five years

we've worked together.

You are a talented,

brilliant woman.

You've worked your butt off

to get here,

andit'syourtimenow.

So finish

your breathing exercises,

take your drink,

and go get what you deserve.

- Good morning, Lacy.

- Good morning.

- Oh, I so love the holidays.

- Oh.

This time of year

is just magical.

- Hmm.

- Definitely the best time to be in our line of work.

Oh, yes, it's such

a jolly good time.

If you're into

that sort of thing.

Get over yourself, my dear.

You will find yourself

appreciating

"that sort of thing" some day.

If anything,

you should appreciate

how high your sales

have been this season.

You are the star of our company.

And, Lacy, you have a remarkable

following with our clients.

We just landed

two very large accounts.

Oh, this holiday

is going to be spectacular.

Whatisthatknocking?

Ah,movingon.

This office

is going to be so busy

that we all need to keep

a positive holiday energy.

Heading into

this holiday season, Lacy,

we can't afford

any more of your negativity,

andespeciallyoutbursts.

Sobecauseofallofthis,

I want you to have a change about

your Christmas attitude. Hm?

Maybe try to have a smidge

of fun this holiday?

So that is why I am

bringing in someone to help.

What?

No, Nora, that is...

There is no need for that.

I have been doing this

for so long by myself,

I couldn't possibly

work with anyone else.

This has nothing

to do with the holidays.

Whereisthiscomingfrom?

I've been working on this.

I'm not difficult.

I mean, I've been going to a therapist.

I'm more mindful.

I just have some issues

with the holidays.

Lacy,myniecejustgraduated

from the New York

School of Interior Design,

andIwantyoutomentorher.

Lacy, I once mentored you

and look what became of you.

I hope you do

the same for my niece.

I'mnotaskingyou,Lacy.

AndwhereamIsupposedtofind

this lovely and talented,

perfect Christmas gift?

Oh, she's right behind you.

Lacy, meet my niece, Jenna.

Nicetomeetyou,Lacy.

I'm such a huge fan

of all your designs.

I grew up

admiring all your work.

My Aunt Nora always tells me

I remind her of you.

I used so many

of your past designs

as inspiration

while I was at school.

I like to think my designs reflect

yours, just a little freshened up.

I'm sure you'll teach me

so many things.

Okay!

Sheseemsnice.

What the hell

just happened in there?

I-Iwasambushed.

"Freshenedup."

Did she really

just say that to me?

What a condescending

little snot.

I thought I was going in there

for a promotion

that I have been

working so hard for.

And now I'm stuck babysitting

some spoiled little rich kid?

And who is Nora to tell me

that I'm stressed out?

And I have a temper, really?

I do not have a temper.

- Tell me I don't have a temper!

- What temper?

I've only ducked a couple

staplers these past few years.

Keepdoingyourbreathing.

Idon'thearyoucounting.

One, two, three,

uh-huh, yeah, breathe.

Now, seriously,

an extra set of hands

with all this work

could be good for us.

Why don't you take some time for yourself?

Balance the work.

Eventrytoenjoytheholiday.

You know, sing a carol,

indulge in some eggnog...

maybe even a

little holiday romance.

Maybenot.

But, look,

let's just give Jenna a chance.

I'm just saying,

how bad could she be?

Yay!

Whereyougoing?

Aretheseyourdesigns

forthenewUnderhillaccount?

Wow!

You have outdone yourself again.

I know you couldn't do it without me.

- Okay.

- Just sayin'.

Look, these guys are brand new,

and they came to us

so highly recommended.

Ididalittleextrawork

and the deadline

isn't till tomorrow.

Nostress,nooutbursts.

Weareaheadonallaccounts,

and this is

the first deadline tomorrow.

Nora will be beyond impressed.

And you, you have been

very good with Jenna,

who surprisingly has been pretty

helpful, wouldn't you say?

She's entirely too bubbly

for my liking,

but yes, she has been

more helpful than not.

And speak of the devil.

I hope I'm not interrupting.

I wanted to let you guys know

that there are

candy cane cupcakes

that I made in the breakroom.

Better get in there quick,

though, 'cause they're going fast.

IthinkIsawDarryleatthree.

Darryl, all he does

is crunches numbers and eats.

You know,

Lacy loves candy canes.

Yeah,I'llgogetussome.

Peppermint'sherfavorite.

Benice.

I want to thank you

for being so nice to me, Lacy.

I'm watching you, absorbing everything

you say and do, like I'm a big sponge.

Oh, I'm such a dork

for saying that.

Are those the new designs

for the Underhill account?

- Mm-hmm.

- May I?

Lacy,thesearefabulous.

I've never seen

anything like this.

You have to let me take you out

so I can pick your brain.

I know the perfect place that has a

Christmas martini with a peppermint twist.

It's perfect because you

love peppermint so much.

I wanna know

everything about you,

where you studied,

what your inspirations are.

I wanna know

who the real Lacy is.

That's great, Jenna.

I have to go find Raymond.

He can set it up,

but just for now, stay focused,

as the Underhills

are not our only account.

ToobadtheUnderhills

are the only account

that matters.

Thisfirm'slegacyismine...

notyours,Lacy.

MerryChristmas,everybody.

I want to thank you

for working so hard.

We are getting close

to the holiday break,

and we are breaking records

this year.

I want to congratulate my niece

and newest member of our office

for outstanding performance

in just the first two weeks.

I received a call this morning

from Mr. James Underhill himself.

He was so blown away by the

designs my niece Jenna did

that he wants her and only her

to handle their account.

Breathe.

Oh,sh**t.

Those designs are mine,

you-you elf witch!

IknewIcouldn'ttrustyou!

You have no idea

how to do those designs!

You've never even

spoken to the Underhills!

You can hardly handle

speaking on the phone

with your bubbly attitude

and your stupid holiday spirit!

You are more concerned with

passing out candy canes

than coming up with

any real ideas!

Well, you can take

those candy canes

- and shove them...

- Lacy, what are you doing?

Lacy,thatisenough!

Jenna?

She's absolutely insane.

Of course those are my ideas.

You've told me how unhinged she can

become, this whole office knows.

Not only did I come up

with those ideas,

but I tried to do it

while providing this office

with some much-needed

holiday spirit.

It's like, not being

an old scrooge for the holidays.

Old scrooge? Oh, I'm gonna rip those

elf ears off your smug little head!

Now, enough everyone!

Lacy, that is it!

You need to

get a hold of yourself,

and try to learn to embrace

the Christmas spirit.

I don't want to see you back in

this office until the new year.

- That's final.

- Nora...

And if anyone else has anything

to say, they can leave, too.

But you won't have the luxury

of coming back in the new year.

Happyholidays.

Excuseme.

Lacy, why are you

packing all this up?

You'll be back

before you know it.

I highly doubt it, Raymond.

Don't you see

the bigger picture here?

Jenna has been

out for my job all along.

You've been my best friend

for more than five years now.

I care about you

more than an associate should.

This is about you.

No one else.

Think about it. Who gets

angry during the holidays?

You need to take this week

and figure out how to fix you.

You are a beautiful,

intelligent woman

who has no one in her life

but her dashing assistant.

It's time for you

to learn to relax, love,

andembracetheholidays.

On that note, I've scheduled you

an appointment tonight

with Dr. Noelles.

Whotheheckisthat?

Dr. Baker is on vacation

and his office suggested him.

Andnobuts,justgo.

It's time for you

to work on you.

MerryChristmas.

Nogrumbling.

Mm-hmm.Mm-mmm.

Thank you, girl.

I want to thank you

for seeing me, Dr. Noelles.

I-I didn't realize Dr. Baker was

out of town for the holidays,

and I really needed to

speak with somebody.

Ican'tbelievewhathappened.

Everything was going so great

until that little demon arrived.

And Nora just allowed her

to sabotage me,

and everyone at the office

adores her.

Why do bad things always happen

to me during the holidays?

Well, Lacy, I do

see that you have anger issues

that come from

an unresolved occurrence

that happened

during the holiday season.

It doesn't have anything to do

with any unresolved occurrence.

It's this little Elf on the Shelf,

just showed up and sabotaged me,

and I'm supposed to sit back

and let it happen? No way.

It doesn't have anything

to do with my past.

Lacy, you've

come to me for a reason.

You've become sarcastic

and angry during the holidays

formanyyearsnow,

but your temper

has nothing to do

withtheholidayseason.

Lacy, you only have

one life to live.

I believe that you need to

get out of this city

whichhasmadeyousohard.

You need to look at the big

picture in your life, Lacy,

andfindwhatistrulymissing.

- Where would I go?

- Funny you should ask.

It's a quaint little B&B

run by the Maguires

in the town of Oregon, Illinois.

I have a room

reserved for you for a week.

Go, spend Christmas there.

It's an enchanting place.

I promise you will find the

answers to all you are looking for.

Maybeevenalittlesurprise.

Doctor?

Doctor?

Ican'tbelievethis.

I'm lost in the middle

of nowhere in a whiteout.

Whereisthisplace?

Wheredidthatstormgo?

Oh, thank you very much.

Where were you

when the storm was happening?

Lacy, you need to be

around people now.

Welcome, welcome.

You must be Lacy.

Dear,youlooksocold.

Can I get you some eggnog

to warm you up?

- A little toot never hurts anyone.

- Hi, hello.

No, that's not necessary. I'm actually

exhausted from the long drive.

That's a good idea, Marce.

Get us all a drink,

and then we can come and bring

our guest down here to sit

and we'll get to know

our visitor.

After all,

we promised Dr. Noelles

we'dtakegoodcareofyou.

We are so lucky

Dr. Noelles sent you here.

You're our only guest

for the week.

We usually are

a packed house at Christmas.

Oh, I appreciate your hospitality.

If I could just see my room.

Oh, I hope you

like the holidays.

After all, Oregon's known

for its Christmas spectacular.

We have so many things scheduled

every day until Christmas,

and,hey,Marcyhere,

she'sawonderfulcook.

Especially her fruitcake.

Do you like fruitcake, Lacy?

Oh, Hank, stop teasing

the poor girl.

She looks tired from the drive.

Whydon'tweshowhertheroom

soshecangetsomeshut-eye?

You can take

your drink with you.

That'sagoodidea,Mar.

We do get up early

in these parts.

Early?

Yes, the room is a good idea.

Thank you both

for being so welcoming.

Now, uh, bathroom's private,

but it's at the end of the hall.

Kitchen's downstairs

in case you want anything,

however, we do all the cooking.

Oh, and, uh, breakfast,

it's when the rooster crows.

We're gonna let you be.

Come on, Hank, let's go.

We're gonna turn in ourselves.

We got a big day tomorrow.

Have a good night.

Jingle, jingle!

Deck the halls

with boughs of holly

Fa,la,la,la

VeryChristmassy.

Areyousmilingatme?

Creepylittleelf.

Great.

I'mtalkingtomyselfagain.

Wonder what's in this drink.

You've got to be kidding me.

Could

someone shut that darn bird up?!

Where'smyphone?

IneedtocallRaymond.

I just had it,

where could it be?

Oh, please, please,

please, please.

Pleasedon'tbebroken.

CallRaymond.

CallRaymond!

I could've sworn

I turned you around last night.

Creepylittleelf.

I need a hot shower, my latte,

and a working cell tower.

There's gotta be one

somewhere in this hick town.

Oh,goodmorning,Lacy.

Howdidyousleep?

I hope the room

was to your liking.

Marcy,theroomwasfine,

if not for the crowing

that woke me up,

buttheshowerhadnohotwater.

Ifrozemybottomoff.

Hank, are we

having hot water problems?

No, the water's

working just fine.

Ice storm knocked out

the cell towers, though,

andthelandlinesaredown,too.

Well, the chief will be by

in a little while.

He'llletusknowwhat'swhat.

He always comes by for a slice

of Marcy's fruitcake.

Hey, you should take that plate and fill

it up with some of this fine spread.

I think I'm just gonna

grab a latte in town

and try and find

some phone reception.

I'm sure my office

is trying to get a hold of me.

Oh, I'm sure they are, dear.

Listen, this'll be here

every morning for you,

so why don't you try

and relax and enjoy it?

Thanks, but I don't think

I'll be staying long.

This may have been

a mistake for me.

I-I do appreciate you both,

but I think all of this

is just a bit

too festive for me.

Being festive

is what Oregon's all about.

You shouldn't miss

the Christmas festival.

Oh, the festival

is where I found my true love.

Jingle,jingle,Lacy!

It's time to get in your

car and get your job back, Lacy.

No phone, no hot water,

this place stinks.

Comeon!

What the...?

Comeon!

Everything all right here,

young lady?

I need to get out of here

and my car won't start.

Now why would you wanna get out of

this fine establishment so quickly?

The Maguires are some of

the finest people I know, Lacy.

I'm sorry, do I know you?

News travels fast in this here town.

I'm the chief of police.

I make it a point to know

who's coming into my town.

Kind of like

the welcome wagon, so...

welcome.

Great,uh,Chief...?

Melville,

but you can call me Brody.

Great, Brody. Um, any way you

could use your CB thinga-majigy

or walkie-talkie

to call me a mechanic?

You're in luck.

In a town this small,

I'm not only chief of police,

I'm the mechanic, too.

Please,popyourhood.

Well, Lacy, you want

the good news or the bad news?

Thewaymylife'sbeengoing,

just hit me

with the bad news first.

Youralternator'skaput.

I can fix it, but we need to

order the part first.

Howlongisthatgonnatake?

Being it's so close

to Christmas,

if we order it now, probably

not more than a few days.

I'll call Deputy Donner

to bring the tow truck.

- Thanks, Sheriff. Thanks, Chief.

- Mm. Mm.

Why don't you give me

the good news?

Well,now...

yougettojoinmeinside

for a slice of Marcy Maguire's

famous fruitcake.

Well, you didn't get

very far, Lacy.

Oh, Brody, how 'bout a cup

of coffee and some fruitcake?

Whathappened?

- My car died.

- We'll get it fixed.

Shejustneedsanewpart.

I'll order it

after I have my fruitcake.

Lacy, what can we do

to cheer you up?

Ijustneedtogettotown.

I need to check in

with my office, my friends.

That'd be Raymond, but I need to

let them know I got here safely.

Even if you get into town, I don't think

you'll have any luck with the phones.

Maybe I can get an email out? I mean,

how are you gonna order the part?

I'll order it after the phones are

back in service, obviously.

Lacy, if you need to get to town,

I'm sure Jakey can take you.

Of course,

that's a great idea, Marcy.

He'llbebackanyminute.

Great.

Is he the town's mayor

who just also happens to be

the town's taxi?

Hey, there.

Welcome to the Pinehill B&B.

I see you met Mom and Dad, but

they didn't tell me about you.

Lacy,thisisoursonJakey.

He's headed to town to pick up

some Christmas lights.

He runs our Christmas tree farm.

Jakey, maybe you could

take her to town with you?

I'd really appreciate

a ride to town, Jakey.

It's not a problem, provided you

love the smell of Christmas trees

because the truck

is covered in pine needles.

Oh, I love the smell

of pine needles.

I just really

need to get to town.

Alrighty.Giddyup.

Oh, don't forget to pick up

the Christmas wreaths.

Hey, you gonna bring back

our special package with you?

Surething,Pop.

Oh,good.

Thatwasquick.

Thanks.

So,youinagothband?

I dress chic, unlike you,

the poster boy for Carhartt.

Okay. Well, what brings you

to town, Elvira?

I was told that to get into the

Christmas spirit, I should come here.

I wanted to leave, but my car broke

down, and no phone reception, so...

Well, I've already been there.

No cell service,

but I can definitely try to get

you into the Christmas spirit.

I'dlikethat,Jakey.

Is that what I should call you?

Or do you prefer Jake?

I prefer Jake.

Sounds more chic, right?

Anyway,we'rehere.

Stop it!

Oh, hi there, Jakey.

Where you been hiding yourself?

At the Christmas tree farm,

Rosie.

Where I always am

this time of year.

And who do we have here?

I've not seen you before.

And I know everyone.

I'm Lacy. I'm looking for

a phone or internet connection.

You're not gonna find

that anywhere, hon.

Notafterthaticestorm.

Listen, hon,

why don't I make you

some of my nice,

delicious Christmas glug

and a slice

of homemade pumpkin pie?

Oh, I shouldn't.

And I don't know what glug is.

Oh, it's a bit of a warm

Christmas c*ck.

You should try some,

but I'll warn you,

too much will

knock your socks off.

- It's too early for a drink.

- It's five o'clock somewhere.

Hm-hm.

Lacy,whathaveyougottodo?

Comeon,I'llgetyouone.

Let's get to know each other

a little better.

Comehere.

I'll be back

to pick you up in a few.

You two ladies, be nice.

Especially you, Dot.

Hm?

He'sright.You'llsee.

You see, Lacy,

glug is like truth serum.

One sip and you'll be

crowin' like a rooster.

c*ck-a-doodle-doo!

- All right.

- Cheers.

So how did you land the most

eligible bachelor in town?

Stop, I had no idea

he was eligible or a bachelor.

I just hitched a ride with him

to get to town.

I have to get back to

my life in Chicago.

There are people there

depending on me.

Raymondisdependingonme.

I'm sure he's trying

to get a hold of me.

Well, I don't know

who this Raymond is,

butJakeyisafinecatch.

And we both saw the way you two

were lookin' at each other.

All the girls

in this little town

- would love to be in your place.

- Mm-hm.

Especially me.

I wasn't looking at him

in any way.

Ijustmethim.

We definitely

have nothing in common.

Oh, I second that,

based on the way you dress.

- Okay!

- What is with my clothes?

Thisisverycitychic.

Well, in case

you hadn't noticed,

out here we dress

Christmas chic.

Christmas chic!

Now, Lacy, Christmas

is full of surprises,

and Jake can be

your Christmas surprise.

I wish he was

my Christmas surprise.

Wrapped up in a big red bow.

It'shappenin'foryou.

- You are so bad, I'm tellin' you!

- No! No!

She... If you hang around

her too long...

No, it didn't happen like that.

- Yes, it did.

- Well, I see you all enjoyed the glug,

especiallyyou,Dot.

Shh!

All right,

I hate to break this soiree up,

but I gotta get some stuff

back to the inn.

Well, tell your mom I hope she

enjoyed the pumpkin pie I sent over

- and tell her to join us next time!

- All right, you got it.

Oh!

And, Lacy,

enjoy your Christmas surprise!

Ooh!Oh,mygoodness.

Miss?

Holdyourhorses!

Can't you see

we're busy over here?

Careful.

You must be Lacy.

Do you like fish?

What-what do you mean,

do I like fish?

I'vebeenicefishingallday.

This is the biggest one

I caught.

Jake, this is

the cutest little boy.

He just told me

he's been fishing all day.

Littleboy?

Littleboy?!

Howrudeareyou?

I'maten-year-oldgirl!

You just probably haven't ever

seen a girl with a fish like this.

Well, maybe where I'm from,

little girls don't fish.

Out here,

little girls do fish, Lacy.

Meetmydaughter,Faith.

Daughter?

Merry Christmas, Lacy.

This is what you get

for calling me a boy.

- Jingle, jingle!

- Jingle, jingle!

- Ooh!

- Come here, you!

- Oh, how you doin'?

- Good, good.

- Did you have a fun time today?

- I did.

- Oh, catch a lot of fish?

- I did.

Just like your grandpa.

Lacy...

a little bird told me

you had some glug today.

Howdidyoulikeit?

Ooh,someofmyeggnog

would be perfect for happy hour.

I could really use that

right about now.

Deck the halls

with boughs of holly

Falalalala,lalalala

'Tistheseasontobejolly

Falalalala,lalalala

You've got to be kidding me.

Thatbirdagain?

Could someone

shut that darn bird up?

Where's my phone?

I need to call Raymond.

I just had it,

where could it be?

Oh,please,notagain.

Okay,littleman.

Let's let Mrs. Maguire

turn you around this time.

Atleastmyfuzziesaredry.

Please, God,

let there be hot water.

Marcy'sworkin'overtime.

Oh,goodmorning,Lacy.

How did you sleep? I hope

the room was to your liking.

Marcy, the shower

had no hot water again.

Hank, are we

having hot water problems?

No,thewater'sworkingfine.

Ice storm knocked down

the cell tower, though,

andthelandlinesaredown,too.

Well, the chief will be by

in a little while.

He'llletusknowwhat'swhat.

He always comes by for a slice of

Marcy's fruitcake in the morning.

Hey, you should take that plate

and fill it up

withsomeofthisfinespread.

Ineedtogotomycar.

I'm sure my office is trying to

get a hold of me by now.

I'msuretheyare,dear.

Listen, this spread'll

be here every morning,

so why don't you try

to relax and enjoy it?

Hey,haveagreatday.

Yeah, Hank,

you told me that yesterday.

It'sback.Mycar'sback.

Everything okay here,

young lady?

Are you kidding?

You were supposed to fix my car.

Now why would you wanna get out of

this fine establishment so quickly?

The Maguires are some of

the finest people I know, Lacy.

Chief,Imetyouyesterday.

News travels fast

in this here town.

Now,I'mthechiefofpolice.

I make it a point to know

who's coming into my town.

I'm kind of like

the welcome wagon, so...

welcome.

Whatisgoingon?

Chief Melville,

but you can call me Brody.

Okay, now this is

really too bizarre.

Whatishappening?

You're in luck.

In a town this small,

I'm not only chief of police,

I'm the mechanic, too.

Please,popyourhood.

Well, Lacy, you want

the good news or the bad news?

Forget it, let's just go inside

and get your fruitcake.

Youralternator'skaput.

Okay,thegoodnews.

Well,now...

yougettojoinmeinside

for a slice of Marcy Maguire's

famous fruitcake.

Well, you didn't

get very far, Lacy.

Brody, how about a cup of coffee

and some fruitcake?

- What happened?

- I'm going insane.

We'll get it fixed.

She just needs a new part.

I'll order it

after I have my fruitcake.

Lacy, what can we do

to cheer you up?

I need to get to town. I need

to get in touch with my office.

Even if you get into town, I don't think

you'll have any luck with the phones.

Youalreadytoldmethat,Brody.

How are we gonna order

the new part?

Well, I'll order it

after the phones

arebackinservice,obviously.

Lacy, if you need to

get to town,

I'm sure Jakey can take you.

Of course,

that's a great idea, Marcy.

He'llbebackanyminute.

Whendoeshegethere?

Hi there.

Welcome to the Pinehill B&B.

I see you met Mom and Dad, but

they didn't tell me about you.

Lacy,thisisoursonJakey.

He's headed to town to pick up

some Christmas lights.

He runs our Christmas tree farm.

Jakey, maybe you could

take her to town with you?

I really need a ride

in your truck, Jakey.

It's not a problem, provided you

love the smell of Christmas trees

because the truck

is covered in pine needles.

- Oh, definitely. Let's just go.

- Giddy up.

Oh, don't forget to pick up

the Christmas wreaths.

Hey, you gonna bring back

our special package with you?

Surething,Pop.

So,youinagothband?

No.Areyouthetowncomedian?

Ouch. I'm just having fun

with you, Morticia.

So where are we

going today, Jakey?

Firstofall,IpreferJake.

Secondly, I'm headed to

my Christmas tree farm.

If you're trying to get in the

Christmas spirit, it's a magical place.

I've never seen

anything magical, Jakey,

and I'm really not one

for the holidays.

All right, well,

I'll bet you

one of my mom's fruitcakes

thatyou'llagreewithme.

Idon'teatfruitcake,

butI'lltakethatbet.

Alrighty.Giddyup.

So this is where

you sell the trees from?

This place is pretty big

to just be supplying for Oregon.

Oh, we're actually the major supplier

for the entire Northwest region.

Every Christmas, we send the

trees out about a month before.

Ones that are for next year

are over there.

Those are the leftovers

from this year.

And about a mile that way...

you'll find the ones

for ten years from now.

You know, we've gotta

protect our ecosystem.

Inevergettiredofthisview.

Especiallyatthistimeofyear.

Yeah,thisis...

thisisprettyimpressive.

Well, if we head this way,

I can show you the barn.

I bet you say that

to all the girls, Jakey.

No, no girls, Lacy,

not for a while now.

Don, I need your help.

I got stuck.

Faith, that is a two-person saw.

How'd you get it

that far in there?

She's short, but she's strong.

Oh,howdy,Jake.

You gonna introduce us

to your friend there?

Don,thisisLacy.

Otherwise known as

Cruella de Vil.

She makes Cruella look nice.

Okay. Enough with the clothes

jokes, cowboy. Let's call a truce.

Well, it's a pleasure

to meet you, Lacy.

And don't listen to them.

I think you look fine.

Might even be

the prettiest girl in town now.

Hey, miss, have you ever

used a two-person saw before?

Ibetyouhaven't.

I bet you haven't cut anything

other than using scissors.

Faith, Lacy's probably never

done anything like this.

She probably doesn't wanna

get dirty, either.

Yeah, she definitely doesn't wanna

get those spiffy clothes dirty.

I'm not afraid of getting dirty.

Of course I've sawed before.

Gimmethesaw.

Faith, what were you thinking?

You could have

seriously hurt someone.

It'sokay.I'm-I'mfine.

Really,it's-it'sallgood.

I'mokay.

Kids...

youcan'tlivewith'em

andyoucan'tsell'em.

She's a feisty one, isn't she?

Youhaveanykids,Don?

Who,me?Kids?No!

I'm the town's MEB,

most eligible bachelor.

But, uh, no one's got me yet.

Let's talk about

what's really on your mind.

YoumeanJake?

Okay.What'shisstory?

Oh,Jake'sthebestguyintown.

He treats everybody

like they're family.

Butthatpoorguy...

Life has put him

through the ringer.

He had Faith and got married

right after high school.

HemovedfromOregontoChicago.

They had a nice little house

in the suburbs,

andtheywereveryhappy.

Until...

one snowy night,

his wife, Amanda...

she was k*lled

by a drunk driver.

His whole world was shattered.

So he brought his baby

back home to Oregon,

and it's been him and Faith

and the whole town ever since.

He's a good dad and a good man.

And we all treat his daughter

as if she's our own,

and, you know,

naturally that might be why

Faith has a little bit

of an issue with you.

She's feisty, but she's just

trying to protect her dad.

But the one thing that

little girl needs most is a mom.

Wow,Ihadnoidea.

That'sterrible.

Hey,um...

I don't know if you're up for

it, but let's take a walk.

Faith's gonna stay in there for a little

while just to collect her thoughts,

and she'll be out

to apologize soon enough.

She does not

need to apologize to me.

That was some good competition.

Ineededthat.

I haven't done

a double saw in forever.

Ah, you looked like a pro

out there, Lacy.

Yeah, I'll be sure

to tell my bruises that.

I want to thank you

for being so nice to me.

This time of the year

isn't usually so festive.

Yeah, well, I wanna apologize

to you about Faith.

She can get like this

with new ladies around.

Are there new ladies

around often?

No,notreally.

In this town,

it's usually tourists,

and that's not anything

I'm looking for anyway.

So she can have her fun with them.

It's, uh... it's especially hard

for her around the holidays.

Yeah, Don told me what happened

to you guys. I'm so sorry.

Must be really hard

for you, too.

Look, uh, when I said that there

were no new girls, I meant it.

I was very lucky to have an

extremely special relationship

that brought me

the joy of my life.

Now I just focus on being

a good dad and a better person.

Maybethat'sitforme.

I know it sounds cheesy, but...

itworksforus.

Don says that you're

the best guy in town,

so I think

you're doin' pretty good.

Yeah. Thanks.

But I'm sure you noticed that Faith

is a little rough around the edges.

I'm sure she picks that up from her

number one role model being her daddy.

Sowhataboutyou?

What brings a city gal

like yourself

outtoOregon,lllinois?

Well, I was told I was overworked

and unpleasant to be around,

soIwasactuallysenthere,

as Oregon is the place to get

into the Christmas spirit.

You know, I really didn't think

I was gonna enjoy it over here,

but I have to admit,

I'm having a really nice time.

I can see why

you like it so much.

Thetreesarebeautiful.

Eachone'slikeaworkofart.

That'smydesignereyespeaking.

Well, don't go

wearing flannel on me now.

Ah, I would not be

caught dead in one.

Okay, okay.

I think you could pull it off.

We'll get you a blinking light

sweater, some reindeer ears,

and a cute little elf costume.

Here, have a peppermint cupcake!

Well, now,

see how happy you look?

I told you

these trees are magical.

Especiallythisone.

This is the pride and joy

of Pinehill Farms.

Magic,huh?

Maybeyoucanfindsomeway

totryandconvinceme.

I think I might

know how to do that.

Oh, Dad...

You're showing

your magic Christmas tree.

Sorry to interrupt.

I just had to apologize.

Oh, you don't have to

apologize to me, Faith.

We were just having

a friendly competition, right?

You'reright.

But I still wanna say

I'm sorry, Lacy.

You look like you need to be

more in the Christmas spirit.

So I figured an early

Christmas gift would be nice.

Goodwork,Girdy.

Ihatethatrooster!

Takethat,youstupidbird!

Ihatethewind,too.

All right, where is my phone?

I need to call Raymond.

I just had it,

where could it be?

Hey,rooster!

Hopeyou'rehungry!

Oh,goodmorning,Lacy.

Howdidyousleep?

I hope the room

was to your liking.

Marcy, ask Hank

about the hot water.

Hank, are we having

hot water problems?

No,thewater'sworkingfine.

Ice storm knocked down

the cell towers...

I know about the ice storm, Hank.

I need to go to my car.

Ha!

I'mgoinginsane.

This is not possible.

How can it be the same day?

Everything okay here,

young lady?

Okay, Brody.

Why is my car still sitting here

when I need to

get out of this place?

Now why would you wanna

get out of a fine establishment

likethissoquickly?

The Maguires are some of

the finest people I know, Lacy.

You're the chief, the mechanic, the

town's welcome wagon, yada, yada, yada.

Just go inside

and get your fruitcake.

News travels fast in this here town.

I'm the chief of police.

I make it a point to note

who's coming into my town.

I'm kind of like

the welcome wagon, so...

welcome!

Great, Chief. Don't worry,

I'll call you Brody.

Hi there.

Welcome to the Pinehill B&B.

Jakey, I need to

get out of here,

so just take me

wherever you're going today.

Okay,I'mgame.

But you just gotta

answer me one question.

Oh,don'tsayit.

Goth? Beatnik? Oh, no, you're a Cure fan.

No, no, no, no.

You were headed to a poetry slam

festival, took a wrong turn,

andendedupinChristmastown.

Don't you ever listen to

a different song?

Well, I'm not picky

andbesides,it'stheholidays

so any Christmas song

is fine with me.

Okay,explainthat!

That's a pretty good

coincidence,

consideringthefactthetown

hasoneradiostation

and all the buttons

are programmed to it.

Where are you going today,

Jakey?

I'm just headed to

the town square.

Gotta pick up

my special little package.

- You mean Faith.

- Yeah, that is who I'm going to pick up.

We've got a whole day planned.

You're welcome to join us.

Oh,Iwilldefinitelyjoinyou.

That little package is just

full of surprises, isn't she?

It's about time Faith

gets a surprise.

Great.You'regonnaloveFaith.

La-la-la-la,la-la-la-la

La-la-la-la,la-la-la-la

La-la-la-la,la-la-la-la

La-la-la-la,la-la-la-la

La-la-la-la,la-la-la-la

La-la-la-la,la-la-la-la

La-la-la-la,la-la-la-la

La-la-la-la,la-la-la-la

La-la-la-la,la-la-la-la

La-la-la-la

Hey,it'sJake!

Oh,hey.

Sorry, I was aiming for my dad.

Let's call a truce

and get these boys!

Allright,Lacy.

- Yeah!

- Get 'em, Faith!

No!

All right, all right,

cease fire, cease fire.

Ooh!Allright,comeon.

Let's get some hot chocolate,

on me. Come on.

- Alrighty.

- All right, I need...

- Just keep pouring 'em.

- Alrighty.

Here'sone.

Iwantthemarshmallowsinit.

Marshmallows,allright.

I can't believe you're actually

having fun with me.

It looks like you

kinda like my dad.

Um, well, he seems like

a really nice guy.

You know, your dad has a quality

I've never seen

in someone before.

Doesthatbotheryou,Faith?

Because I know how much

you love your dad,

and I would never wanna

take that away from you.

You see, Lacy, it's always

just been me and my dad.

Theproblemis

I've seen ladies

look at my dad...

but he never looked at them

the way he looks at you.

And you don't like that,

do you, Faith?

Faith, I know you lost your mom

when you were little.

No one is ever

going to replace her.

I'm sure your mom

was an amazing lady

who loved both you

and your daddy very much.

And I'm sure she'd want you

both to be happy.

Don'tyouthink?

Yeah,Iguessso.

I just don't want

anything to change.

Ilikethingsthewaytheyare.

Funnythingaboutchange,

asscaryasitcanbesometimes,

changecanbeanicesurprise.

Have you ever been married,

Lacy?

Nope.Notyet.

Almost,butitdidn'tworkout.

Were you sad

when it didn't work out?

Iguess.

Is that why you wear all black?

What is it with you people

and my black clothes?

Ijustthinkitlookschic.

Well,maybeagoodchange

would be putting some color

into your wardrobe.

Okay, come on, you crazy girl.

Let'sgorescueyourdad.

We can see who can

put the most whipped cream

intheirhotcocoa.

Ooh,Ilovewhippedcream!

You'reon.

I'm going over with my friends.

Hey, Lacy, if you want to know

where there's mistletoe,

it's over by

the big Christmas wreath!

Wow.You'reamazing.

She hasn't taken to

anyone like that ever.

Well, I was a snowball champion

when I was little.

- Really?

- No.

I don't think I've ever

been in a snowball fight

inmyentirelife.

I was just trying to

survive those kids.

Well, you certainly

held your own.

They can be pretty rough.

You guys really hit it off.

She was actually smiling at you.

She actually made fun

of my clothes, too.

Yeah, yeah.

The apple doesn't fall

too far from the tree.

Clearly.

She'sagoodgirl,though.

She'sadorable.

And I don't say that about...

any kids.

So,uh...

what'syourstory,Lacy?

Never married, no kids,

always workin'.

How'd a beautiful girl

like yourself not get tied down?

Tied down as in married,

kids, or both?

Youtellme.

Okay,herewego.

Um, I was in a relationship

for quite some time.

Blakewashisname.

Both of us were always working.

You know, we were successful

and enjoying life,

and making money

and traveling together.

It was just...

It was so much fun,

but I didn't realize

how fast the time was going by.

And I started to notice

that Blake wanted more

and that he was ready

to take the next step.

Iwasyoungandbrash

and completely

immersed in my career.

I told him that

marriage and kids

may not be what I wanted

in the future.

I'll never forget the look on his

face when he walked out of the room.

I never thought he would

just up and leave, but he did.

I came home from work

Christmas Eve and he was gone.

All he left

was a note that said,

"Lacy, I wanted to give you

a fresh start Christmas Day."

Well,that,uh,

certainly makes things

a little clearer for me.

A broken heart

on Christmas would...

certainly taint

the holidays for anyone.

But I personally think

that Blake is the one

who made the mistake

leaving you.

I mean,

you seem pretty happy now.

And look how you

connected with Faith.

Maybe it's time we mend

that old Grinchy heart of yours.

And how do you

expect to do that, Jakey?

Well, I've got one or two old

Christmas surprises up my sleeve.

That's funny, the reason I was told to

come here was for a Christmas surprise.

Well,whatasurprise.

We'resittingundermistletoe.

Yeah, I've been told the most unforgettable

kisses happen under mistletoe.

- La, la

- La-la, la

Out jumps good old Santa Claus

Down through the chimney

with lots of toys

All for the little one's

Christmas joys

h*, h*, h* Who wouldn't go?

WeshouldgofindFaith.

So, this is where the

Christmas festival takes place.

Yeah.

I mean, they work all year

just to set it up,

and people come from

far and wide just to see it.

You basically can't come through

the town without experiencing it.

Well, I mean,

that all sounds good,

but I don't think

I have anyone to go with.

Well,uh...

IthinkIcanhelpwiththat.

As long as you don't mind

sharing me with another lady.

Hey, you two,

can we get something to eat?

- Yes.

- All right, come on.

So,asIwassaying,

usually Faith and I

make a day of it every year.

ButbasedonwhatIsawtoday,

I don't think Faith would mind

if you joined us tomorrow.

Sowhatdoyousay,Faith?

I would be honored

to join you and Faith tomorrow.

I really want to spend the day

with you tomorrow.

Thefestivalissomuchfun.

Nowlet'sgetsomefood.

- Food.

- Yes!

She's so beautiful

when she's sleeping.

This is the only time

that she's quiet.

I bet.

But you really are doing

an amazing job with her.

She's quite the smart

young lady.

So, uh, you looking forward

to tomorrow?

Yes,Ireallyam.

I think I might stick out

like a sore thumb.

Maybe I can borrow one of Faith's

light-up Christmas necklaces?

I'm sure she's got

plenty to spare.

If not, we'll just throw a big

red bow on you and call it a day.

Thank you for such

a wonderful day today, Jake.

It'sbeenalongtime

since I felt anything good

around the holidays.

Iopeneduptoyouabout...

Look, you don't

need to explain, Lacy.

You know, I...

I know we've all got a past,

but it's what makes us

who we are today.

Believe me, life will

throw you some curveballs,

but it's what you

make of 'em that counts.

I'm not the same person

I was ten years ago,

and I doubt

that you are, either.

Does it seem weird

that I'm only just now

figuring out who I am and what

I want my life to look like?

I feel like I've been running

away from change for so long

that I've missed out

on something

that could have been

extraordinary.

Yeah,butchangeisscary.

But, you know,

if you don't embrace it,

you'll never know what extraordinary

journey you're missing out on.

I'vealwaysbelievedthat

people come into

and out of your life

at different times

and different reasons.

AsI'vealwayssaid,

you've just got to have

a little faith.

Faith.

That'sagoodone.

I do appreciate your point,

though.

And, honestly, I've never

connected with a kid

asmuchasIdidwithhertoday.

Well, looks like

we got you home.

Well, you, my dear,

I will see tomorrow.

Mm-hmm.

I'll be the one

with the big red bow.

I'm sure we can

find you something

alittlelessnoticeable.

Eh.

Ah, I've gotta get you

to try some of Rosie's glug.

Hope you're ready

to have fun tomorrow.

I'mgoinginsane.

Now I know I'm going insane.

Lacy, you've got to

snap out of this.

Thiscan'tbereal.

Christmastime is a time

of love and forgiveness.

Getoveryourself,mydear.

You will

find yourself appreciating

"that sort of thing" someday.

It's time for you

to work on you.

The festival is where

I found my true love.

Lacy, enjoy

your Christmas surprise.

One thing that little girl

needs most is a mom.

You need to look at

the big picture in your life, Lacy.

Thatoldbirdisrightontime.

Ooh!lt'scold.

Hmm,whereismyphone?

Nicecatch.

December24th.

Twenty-threemissedcalls.

Lacy, it's Raymond.

Call me back

when you get this message.

Just want to make sure

you got there all right.

Hey, there,

bet you're not calling me back

because you've met someone and

finally enjoying the holidays.

Who am I kiddin'?

Just call me back.

Lacy, it's Raymond, call me back.

I really need to talk to you.

Crazy stuff going on

here at the office.

Lacy, where are you?

Call me back, it's urgent.

Nora's asking for you.

She is not happy.

Okay, Nora told me I need to be

keeping better tabs on you.

Imustnotbedoingmyjob.

Well, I told her if she

hadn't told you to beat it,

she wouldn't be

in this situation.

Okay, I didn't actually say

that, but she's looking for you.

Hello, Lacy, it's Nora.

If you can call me back

as soon as possible,

I'd like to discuss

a few things with you.

I'm at the office

and I'll be about...

Timetowakeup.

Coldshower,hereIcome.

Marcy is really

working overtime.

Hotwater.Yes!

Thereisactuallyhotwater!

Well, hey, creepy little friend.

Maybeyou'realittlecute.

No,notquite.

Oh,goodmorning,Lacy.

How did you sleep? I hope

the room was to your liking.

Thanks, Marcy. Yeah, I got

a good night's rest last night.

The shower finally had hot water,

it felt amazing this morning.

Oh, Lacy, a fella by the name

of Raymond called for you.

Left a couple of messages,

sounded quite urgent.

Oh, he also said you would really

enjoy this drink in the morning.

We've never heard of an iced

half-caff, four-pump, sugar-free,

cinnamon skinny

something or other.

Soundsprettyfancytome.

Hankhadtodrivetwotownsover

just to find a place

that would make one for you.

You gotta keep

the guests happy, right, Marcy?

It'sChristmastime.

Wow,thankyou,Hank.

I can't believe

you would do that for me.

Mmm...

Oh, this hits the spot.

I guess my office

was worried about me

since they haven't been able

to get a hold of me

- the past couple of days.

- I'm sure they are, dear.

Listen, this spread'll

be here every morning,

so why don't you just try

and relax and enjoy it?

Italllooksdelicious.

To be honest,

I woke up famished this morning.

Must be all

the fresh country air.

Are you headed to

the festival today, Lacy?

I was planning on it

since I heard it was

the event of the year

in this town.

Maybe I'll get a few ideas

for future projects.

Only trouble is I don't think

I have the right outfit for it.

Well, maybe we can

help you with that.

Marcy's got so many of those

Christmas sweaters around this house,

I'm sure we can find something

that'll suit you just fine.

I know just the one,

it'll fit you perfectly.

Go, go, go.

- Well, hello, folks.

- Oh, Brody, come in.

Just stopping in for my jet fuel

and that delicious fruitcake.

Who's ready

for the big day today?

Well, we were

just talking about that.

Uh,Marcy'shelpingLacyhere.

She's gonna get out of

those city clothes, finally.

Well,goodforyou.

We can't have you going into

our festival wearing all black.

Not that there's anything wrong

with that, but you'll see.

Here we dress what you city folk

might call "Christmas chic."

I've heard that

from someone before.

I brought your sporty

little car back, Lacy.

Ooh, she's fast.

It's as good as new, though.

Oh,um,great.

Well, I thought

you'd be thrilled.

I mean, I worked overtime on it.

You said you had to

get back to the city.

No,I-Ido.You'reright.

Thankyou,Brody.

Lacy,

your festival outfit awaits!

Go, go, go!

- Shall we?

- Let's.

Drumroll,please!

I'mproudtopresent

the honorary queen

of the Oregon Festival!

Well!Lookatyou.

You're pretty enough

to be on a Christmas card.

Everything fit her perfectly.

I still got it.

Well, that sweater looks like

it was made just for you.

It really does fit perfectly.

I hope it looks okay.

Well,well,well.

Lookwhatwehavehere.

Somebody's ready to hit the

festival, wouldn't you say, Faith?

You look pretty, Lacy.

I want you to wear this.

Wecanbematchers.

Thanks,Faith.

I don't think I've ever owned

anything like this before.

DoyouthinkI'llfitin?

I think you look perfect.

Ithinkred'syournewblack.

You're still a big city gal

to me, Lacy.

Well, I think we are all ready

for the festival.

Let's go have some fun.

Giddy up, Faith.

Remember, bein' festive

is what Oregon's all about.

Lacy,youforgotyourdrink.

Yuck, this is gross!

What is this?

It's an acquired taste, Faith.

Bye,Grandma.

Jingle,jingle!

- Merry Christmas, Jake.

- Merry Christmas.

Hey, Lacy.

I'm going over with my friends,

but I want you to know,

I'll be thinking about you.

Well, if you need to find me,

just look for

the blinking lights.

- I am one lucky dad.

- You are the best dad.

You don't sound

so committed to that.

I love her, she's my daughter.

Lacy!

We told you'd land the most

eligible bachelor in town!

Too bad, Jakey. I could've

been all yours!

- Okay, girl!

- Whoo!

It'strue.

So,isthistooChristmassy

for your all-black

designer world?

Stop! No, I think

it's absolutely beautiful.

I can completely see why this

takes a full year to set up.

Well, don't go

stealin' our ideas now.

We've got patents

on all these designs.

And if I do steal them,

what you gonna do about it?

Well, I might just have to lock you

up for a long time and keep you here.

Doesthatsoundsobad?

Oh,Idon'tknow.

I guess I could

make the best out of it.

Just so I don't have to dress like

Santa's little helper every day.

Hmm...

How are you two kids

enjoying this magnificent day?

Can't say it could've

turned out any better.

Don, you always have

such perfect timing.

Well, you know I like to

make my presence known.

- And you look ravishing, my dear.

- Oh, why, thank you. So do you.

That's the only way this old

fool can kiss a girl anymore.

Mistletoe doesn't even

work for him.

He's gotta blind 'em

with his tie.

Stopit.

Allright,well,

let's go get some

of Rosie's famous glug.

All right,

you better be careful.

Oneglugisonetoomany.

Oh,believeme,Iknow.

What are you two

squawkin' about?

Dot is saying that her Yule log

is better than

your mom's fruitcake.

My Yule log is so much better,

I don't have to put "famous"

in front of it.

Well, my fruitcake is "famous"

because it's won awards

in three separate counties.

I'd take the fruitcake

over the Yule log.

That's convenient,

you're her husband.

- Well, you're her best friend.

- Yeah.

Youtwo,weighin.

Ipleadthefifth.

Oh,um,well,unfortunately,

I haven't had Yule log

or fruitcake before.

We didn't have

Christmas treats in my house.

Thisisperfect.

Lacy has never had

either of these, ever.

She will judge the winner!

Oh,I...

Whydoesshegetboth?

Well, Faith, Lacy has never had

Yule log or fruitcake,

so she's gonna try

Grandma's fruitcake

and Dot's Yule log

and decide which is best.

Faith,pleasehelpmeeatthese.

No way. With these crazy

ladies, you're on your own.

Thanks,Faith.

Okay, everyone,

I will do my best,

but please don't

hold it against me.

Oh, it's so good.

So creamy and smooth.

Oh, this texture's

just like tiramisu.

You need to clean your palate

before you taste mine, Lacy.

It'schewy.

There's some fruit,

there's a cherry.

And...there'sanut.

Oh, can I have

some more glug, please?

Lacy, it's an acquired taste.

I think we know

who the winner is.

Now, now,

I've got my Christmas treats.

Who wants some of my homemade

caramel and candy apples?

I love candy apples!

I'll have one.

Caramel apples are way better.

I'll have one.

Okay,howaboutmyfavorite?

Christmas fudge,

nuts or no nuts?

- Nuts. Mm-hmm, yeah.

- Nuts. Nuts.

Looks like you're gonna be

needed a bit more.

I think my favorite

Christmas treat is you.

Who'sthat?

Nora? Raymond?

What-what are you doing here?

Lacy, we've been trying

to get a hold of you for days.

Oh, ice storm

took down the lines.

They've been down a few days.

Just went back up today.

I'm,uh,JakeMaguire.

Myparents,MarcyandHank.

They own the B&B that Lacy's

staying at here in town.

Everyone, this is my boss, Nora,

and my associate, Raymond.

We work together back in Chicago

at the design firm.

Would you like to try

some of my famous fruitcake?

How about a plate of the Yule

log that just won the taste test,

- according to Lacy?

- She did not pick yours.

I have candy

and caramel apples for you.

Oh, do you like fudge

with nuts or without?

I'llbringyoutwomugsofglug.

No, thank you.

No, thank you.

No, thank you, sir, thank you.

I don't do fruitcake.

There's drinks

here or something?

Lacy,Imadeamistake.

Jenna has made a mess

of our two largest accounts.

Well, she admitted to me

that she stole your designs.

She couldn't

come up with anything.

And now those two clients

say that they will walk away

unless you come back

and head their accounts again.

I made a mistake, but my mistake

was not listening to Jenna,

it was not promoting you

to partner.

Now, don't let

my little mishap with Jenna

deter you from what

is rightfully yours.

Lacy,justsayyes!

This is what

you've always wanted.

Iamsohonoredandflattered

that you came

all this way to say this to me.

I know you, you wouldn't

do this for just anyone.

Lacy,areyougonnaleaveus?

Please,don'tgo.

If you had asked me this

two weeks ago,

I would've

jumped at the opportunity.

I was so ready for it.

I was anticipating it,

and I was so furious

when it didn't happen.

I lost part of myself

and what I needed in life.

Imetsomeonewonderful

who told me that certain people

come in and out of your life

for different reasons.

AndIneedtobelievethat.

I wanna start living my life

and being happy.

So...

as much as I would love

to accept your amazing offer,

Ihavetodecline.

But, Lacy, you're willing to

just give up on your dream?

Iwouldn'tsaythat.

I think that people's dreams

can change,

and I think I want

to start sharing mine.

This stuff is fabulous!

Such a distinct taste,

I could drink it all day.

Nora, I do have one

recommendation for the company.

My replacement

should be Raymond.

- Raymond?

- Me?

Yes,Raymond,you.

Nora, I've never worked with

anyone so talented.

Our clients know Raymond

and they love him.

I can't imagine anyone else better

suited to take lead than Raymond.

Well, Raymond,

we don't have much time.

We need to

get back to the office

andhammeroutthekinks

that were created by

you know who.

I just wish it could have

turned out slightly different.

Thank you so much for everything

you've done for me.

MerryChristmas.

MerryChristmas,Lacy.

Lacy, are you sure

this is what you want?

Raymond, the craziest thing has

been happening since I got here.

I feel like I've been living the

same day over and over again,

but it made me realize that I

have a second chance at true love.

A Christmas surprise.

How many times

have I been telling you that?

Wait a minute,

you don't like surprises.

Who is he, okay?

Not that Deputy Don character.

No.

Okay! Stud alert!

Good for you, Lacy.

Merry Christmas, you guys.

Be nice to my friend.

Little word of advice,

she hates surprises.

Hey, everyone, I'd like to get

some glug to go if possible.

It was so good!

Nice to meet you all.

Truly a pleasure to meet you.

- Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas!

Does this mean

you're staying, Lacy?

Well, I don't know if you heard

what just happened here,

but I don't actually have a job

to go back to anymore.

So I was hoping you'd be willing

to let me spend Christmas with you.

Now, Faith,

no more tricks, right?

I have no idea

what you're talking about.

Merry Christmas, Lacy.

Well, I don't suppose

you heard all that.

Yeah,youcouldsaythat.

Well, it's out there now,

and it's pretty awkward,

butthetruthisthey'reright.

I haven't been much fun to be around

at Christmas for a long time now,

but you, Faith,

and this crazy, crazy town

havehelpedmefindmyselfagain

andreallybelieveinChristmas.

I can't tell you what's been

happening since I got here,

but yesterday we just had

the most amazing day together

andIdidn'twantittoend.

I was so worried I'd wake up and

you and Faith wouldn't be here.

And then there was

this reindeer,

and you and Faith

covered in gold.

AndthenIwokeupagain,

and I-I know I'm not making

a lot of sense right now,

butthepointis,

I finally figured out

what my Christmas surprise is

and it's all

that matters to me now.

You and Faith are my

Christmas surprise, Jake.

Well... I'm glad that

you figured that out

because you're our

Christmas surprise, too, Lacy.

You know, Jake, I'm gonna need one

more Christmas surprise from you.

What'sthat?

I'm gonna need you to kiss me

under that mistletoe again.

Yep, that's me.

MerryChristmas,Lacy.

MerryChristmas,Jake.

Merry Christmas to all,

and to all a good night!

Well, Lacy finally

got her Christmas surprise.

She may have repeated

a few days to find it,

but the Christmas spirit

will always find you.

And in Lacy's case, she found

love through Christmas do-overs,

eventually figuring out that life

is always filled with surprises.

Embracing them enabled her

to find what she was missing.

Lacy found her true love and she

was gifted the love of a child.

That's the ultimate

Christmas surprise.

Deck the halls

with boughs of holly

Falalalala,lalalala

'Tistheseasontobejolly

Falalalala,lalalala

Donwenowourgayapparel

Falalalala,lalalala

Troll the ancient Yuletide carol

Falalalala,lalalala

Deck the halls

with boughs of holly

Falalalala,lalalala

'Tistheseasontobejolly

Falalalala,lalalala

Donwenowourgayapparel

Falalalala,lalalala

Troll the ancient Yuletide carol

Falalalala,lalalala

I love everything

about Christmas.

Fast away the old year passes

Falalalala,lalalala

Hail the new year

lads and lasses

Falalalala,lalalala

Singwejoyousalltogether

Falalalala,lalalala

Heedless of the wind and weather

Falalalala,lalalala