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Love at the Christmas Contest (2022)

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Love at the Christmas Contest (2022)

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You know that tree

belongs in a compost heap,

not at the front in the store.

Quiet, she will hear you.

Someone's been drinkin'

a little too much eggnog again?

A, there is no such thing

as too much eggnog

and B, Geraldine will make a

perfect Christmas tree one year.

Geraldine?

Geraldine.

She just uh, needs a little time

and a little TLC.

You know my mom loved every tree

that came through here.

- And every human.

- And I am not about to

let her legacy go

now that I am running things.

We got decorations up

the day after Thanksgiving,

just like she did.

Hot cocoa and cookies

for the shoppers,

just like she did.

And now, I'm gonna give

Geraldine here a shot

because that is exactly

what she would do.

She'd be proud of you, Ang.

I hope so.

I know so.

All the work you've put into

this place since last Christmas.

She made Christmas

so special for everyone,

I just really wanna

honor her this year.

Well, if I didn't work here,

I'd think she was

still running this place.

It's just like she left it.

Right down to our aprons.

I told you Blair,

the aprons stay.

- They're itchy...

- Ugh.

Besides, you know

I'd rock a jewel tone.

I know...

Ooh, any good mail?

The best mail.

The official schedule for the

Greenpine Grove Town Square

Christmas Eve

Festival of Lights.

Festival of Lights.

Really need

a catchier name for that.

Yeah.

Well, don't leave me hanging.

We've got hot chocolates

from around the world.

I'm here for it.

- Madlib Christmas carols.

- Already laughing.

Make your own gingerbread house.

Aww, Dad's favorite.

And the tree decorating contest

for the lighting of town square.

And Mom's favorite.

We loved the tree lighting.

Well, speaking of trees,

it looks like we have a shopper.

Ooh, I'm on it.

Keep an eye on her, will ya?

I don't think

she's goin' anywhere.

Oh, I was talking to Geraldine.

Hello there,

can I help you find something?

Yes please, I need a tree.

Oh, well you came

to the right place.

What kind of tree

are you looking for?

Well, I've never

bought a tree before.

Well, I can definitely

help you find the perfect tree.

I'm thinking a tree that has

a lot of space underneath

'cause I can tell Santa's

gonna bring you a lot of gifts.

Well, it shouldn't be too big

'cause it has to fit

on the top of the car.

Ooh, boy,

this could take a while.

Do you need a cookie

while you shop?

So, who're you shopping with?

Does someone else need a cookie?

They definitely do.

Or maybe some hot chocolate.

- David.

- Hey, Angie.

You know her?

Uh, Angie and I

used to be friends.

Used to be?

Ouch.

Uh, what are you doing here?

I haven't seen you

since graduation.

Uh, we're home for Christmas.

I'm working remotely

for a couple of weeks,

staying at my sister's

and we needed a tree

so, I knew where we had to come.

Happiest trees in town.

How can a tree be happy?

Well, let me show you.

Come on.

Abigail, Eleanor, Miranda.

Ladies, I'd like you to meet

David and uh,

I'm sorry,

I didn't get your name.

Gabby.

That's a beautiful name.

I'm named after my mom.

So am I, I'm Angie.

So you named your trees?

Well, that's what

makes them happy.

You gotta treat them

like they're family.

We planted Abigail here,

when I graduated high school.

Eleanor was to celebrate

our new greenhouse

and uh, old Miranda over there,

well, we plated her after

I got my first broken heart.

My mom always said

there was no better way

to celebrate or be sad,

than planting a tree.

How is your mom?

Uh, she actually passed away

last Christmas.

Angie, I'm so sorry.

Your mom was a wonderful lady.

Definitely planted

a lot of trees.

Gabby here

lost her mom two years ago.

I'm so sorry to hear that.

Well, if your mom

was anything like mine,

I know she's definitely

smiling down on you right now.

I think Abigail here

is telling me

she wants to go home with you,

what do you say?

Yeah?

Let's go grab some rope, okay?

This place is

exactly how I remembered it.

Oh, I try to

keep things the same.

Yeah, exactly the same.

- How long are you in town?

- Just for Christmas.

We're heading back to Florida

in January.

Oh well, that's a...

Uh, warmer.

Tell Lily we said hi.

I will.

It was nice to meet you, Gabby.

Thank you for the tree.

Of course, take good care

of Abigail, okay?

I will.

- What?

- What do you mean, what?

David Mitchell came to see you.

David Mitchell

came to buy a tree.

From you.

I haven't seen him

in like ten years.

You heard him,

he's just here for Christmas.

They're leaving in January.

So, probably won't even see them

before they go.

But you wouldn't mind

if you did.

Okay, don't you have inventory?

It's time I do inventory.

There we go...

Aunt Lily, we got a tree.

I see that.

Did you pick out a good one?

Mm-hmm, this is Abigail.

Abigail?

Daddy's friend Angie

helped us pick her out.

Angie?

You drove all the way out

to Waldron's Nursery?

They have the happiest trees.

Exactly, you wouldn't want us

to get an unhappy one, would ya?

- Can we bring Abigail inside?

- Sure, yeah.

I think the tree

can stay outside.

We have to take it

with us tomorrow.

Come on.

I'm home.

Hey.

Ooh, what is this?

This is Stone Ginge.

Wow dad, this might even beat

your Ginge-mahal from last year.

Better pace yourself, you're

gonna run outta landmarks.

Well, if I do,

I'll just start

sculpting presidents.

Ginge Washington,

Thomas Gingerson.

Maybe we'll find you

some more landmarks.

Ha, ha.

How was the nursery today?

You will never guess

who stopped by.

- Hmm?

- David Mitchell.

David Mitchell?

He's home for Christmas.

And I got to meet his daughter,

she is such a sweetheart.

Hmm, that's nice.

Dad, why is Aunt Joan's

ceramic tree

over here, in the corner?

I thought it looked nice there.

You know that we always

put it in the window.

Mom likes the...

The way it lights up the window.

I know, Angie.

I miss her too.

But your mom would want us

to make the most of Christmas,

it was her favorite.

I know.

I just don't wanna change

too many of our traditions

this year.

Not when everything else

feels different.

Speaking of traditions...

Ah, the Greenpine Grove

Town Square Christmas Eve

Festival of Lights.

- They need a new name for that.

- Yeah.

Are you entering

the gingerbread contest again?

Oh yeah, of course.

The Stone Ginge here

is just practice.

You know, it's...

It's hard to think about

the Christmas tree lighting,

without your mom.

You know, she always wanted

to enter the contest.

- Really?

- Yeah.

She said if she could

find the time,

she'd make sure that

a Waldron's Nursery tree

took the top spot.

She was always so busy.

But she took it personally

when a tree she raised

from a seedling didn't win.

She loved those trees.

Happiest trees in town.

Happiest husband.

Come on,

I'll warm you up some dinner.

Hmm...

I entered.

You did.

And very dramatically.

No, not that.

The Greenpine Grove

Town Square Christmas Eve

Festival of Lights,

Christmas tree decorating

contest.

What?

Doesn't that start tomorrow?

Yes, which is why

I need you to help me

come up with a theme right away.

What do we think about

a Christmas love tree?

- I don't get it.

- Yeah, me either.

Okay, if we're gonna win this,

we need to come up with

something really good.

Wait, when did this

become a we thing?

When I registered us

this morning.

Angela Catherine Waldron.

Look, it says teams of two,

who else am I gonna

pair up with?

Literally, anyone.

Angie, you know I have

zero flair for decorating.

Less than zero.

Negative zero.

Okay well,

negative zero's not a thing.

And neither is

my decorating ability.

Come on,

I'll put on all the lights,

all you have to do

is just plug it in.

It'll be a piece

of Christmas cake.

Come on, Blair.

You know how I told you

I wanted to find a way

to honor my mom this Christmas?

This is it.

My dad told me my mom always

wanted to enter this contest.

So, if we win and they light up

one of her trees in Town Square,

that'll be the perfect way

to remember her.

You're not gonna make me

miss out on that are you?

You know,

this is still a competition.

You're not guaranteed to win.

Well, not technically,

but who else loves Christmas

like I do?

- Literally, no one.

- No one.

- Ever.

- Ever.

I just have to

plug the lights in?

That's the spirit.

Okay, we need to come up

with something...

unique, but familiar.

You know, cute, but classy.

Fresh, timeless.

A very uh,

very something Christmas.

Yeah, you know, I think,

I think you got it.

Okay, okay, um...

The Tree Wise Men.

Gold, frankincense and fir?

You are leaning pretty heavy

on the Magi there, Blair.

I've got it.

Flight of the Bumble Tree.

Okay, we're trying to win this.

We can't go in there

with Flight of the Bumble Tree.

Everyone likes bumblebees,

right?

Totally.

High hive...

What, you don't like my pun?

Well, that stings.

- Are you done?

- Almost.

I'm working on something

with a honeycomb over,

but it's not quite there yet.

Then, let's hope

it never arrives.

Uh, we have a few minutes

before the decorating starts,

I'm gonna go check out

the competition.

Okay, just bee-have yourself.

- Ugh...

- Okay.

Angie?

David.

I didn't expect to see you here.

Well, I, I didn't either.

Blair and I

signed up last minute.

- Oh.

- How's Abigail?

Um, she cried a little

on the first night.

But she's getting used to us.

So you came

to watch the contest?

Oh, uh, sort of.

'Cause that's Blair and me's

setup over there.

I'm just scopin' out

the competition in the meantime.

What do you think?

Well, I mean, the balsam fir

was clearly under-watered

in its juvenile years.

Oh, clearly.

And the scotch pine

and Norway spruce are patchy.

That Arizona cypress

is a ringer from out of town,

and the three Douglas firs, mm,

they're just gonna have to

split the Douglas fir vote,

so...

- Rookie mistake.

- Mm-hmm.

To be honest, the only tree

I'm worried about is this one.

It's got strong,

healthy branches.

Piney fragrance.

Pliable needles, I mean,

you can tell this tree

was clearly loved.

Almost seems familiar.

It should, you sold it to us.

- Abigail?

- Yeah.

Oh, wait,

you didn't say anything.

You didn't really

give me the chance.

So you joined the contest?

Uh, yeah.

But not by myself.

Daddy.

Gabby, you remember my friend,

Angie.

- Hi.

- Hi.

We're not really decorators.

But Gabby here

heard about the competition

and begged me to enter,

so we picked out a tree

and here we are.

Well, with Abigail on your side,

I might have to

step up my game a little.

Oh yeah.

Really played yourself

on that one there, didn't ya?

Thank you all for joining

the 21st annual Greenpine Grove

Town Square Christmas Eve

Festival of Lights

Christmas Tree Decorating

Contest quarterfinals.

Decorating will begin

in just a minute,

but first,

a reminder of the rules.

There are three rounds

of competition.

First round, freestyle.

Decorate your tree

with the theme of your choice.

Five trees will move on

to the semi-finals,

where the contestants

will be given a surprise theme

48 hours before the competition.

And finally, three trees

will advance to the final round,

held in our historic townhall

with the same theme every year.

The meaning of Christmas.

And of course,

the winner's tree will be lit

on Christmas Eve in Town Square.

So, test those lights,

untangle that garland

and get ready to get festive.

Well, good luck.

You too.

All right contestants,

it's time.

On your marks.

Get set.

Decorate.

Time.

So, we just need to

beat out eight other trees,

plus David.

Easier said than done.

Come on, I already hear

our tree's getting some good

buzz...

You are incorrigible.

- Look, Daddy.

- Look at that.

Wow, it's bee-ginning

to look a lot like Christmas.

Oh, so he can do it?

Uh, we're calling it

the Flight of the Bumble Tree.

- It's so pretty.

- Aw, thanks Gabby.

And you did a very

beautiful job dressing Abigail,

she looks like

she's ready for the parade.

Come on Gabs,

we better get back.

Angie.

I hope we win,

but I hope you do too.

Could she be any more adorable?

Not without a warning label.

Oh, incoming.

Hello, Angie, Blair.

Tell me about your tree.

Oh, well, it was inspired by

"Flight of the Bumble Bee".

Bee-themed colors and a

thousand tiny musical notes,

just like the song.

Very clever.

I hope we didn't bumble it.

Well,

I just love the honeycombs,

what a sweet touch.

Thank you, ladies.

David Mitchell.

It's been a while.

Too long.

You haven't changed a bit.

Ha, don't try to butter up

the judge, dear.

Tell me about your tree.

Well, her name is Abigail

and we got her

from our friend Angie.

It's our

Red, White and Blue Spruce.

My dad and I decorated it.

Fourth of July

is her favorite holiday.

After Christmas, of course.

Of course.

We wanted it to look like

an exploding firework.

Well, I'm surprised

I don't hear a boom.

Very nice tree

and very nicely done, Gabby.

Thank you.

Well folks, I have to say,

the competition

has never been stronger.

Let's give it up

for our contestants.

Without further ado,

our fourth runner-up

and first qualifier,

a Candy Cane Christmas.

Our third runner-up,

Christmas with the Nutcracker.

Our second runner-up,

the Twelve Days

of Christmas Tree.

Our first runner-up,

Flight of the Bumble Tree.

And the winners of the

Greenpine Grove Town Square

Christmas Eve Festival of Lights

Christmas Tree

Decorating Contest

quarterfinals is...

I think it's

just getting longer.

The Red, White and Blue Spruce.

Congratulations and thank you

to everyone who participated.

Semi-finalists,

we'll see you next week.

- I'll be back.

- Okay.

Congratulations, I guess I'll

see you back here in a few days.

I guess so.

Nicely done.

What a wonderful start

to the competition this year.

I can't wait to see what

you two come up with next week.

I can't wait to hear the theme.

You know the rules.

Forty-eight hours

before the competition begins.

No one gets a special advantage.

But something tells me

you don't need one.

What are you smiling at?

I'm not smiling.

Just help me take the tree down.

I'm sure Dad's waiting for us

at the nursery.

Yeah. Better not bee late.

Okay.

We won. We won.

Wow.

Congratulations.

Maybe you guys want to

tackle my house next?

- Oh, I don't know about that.

- Why not?

Well, it's a lot of work

putting everything up,

bringing it back down.

Besides, we're not here that

long.

Hey, why don't you go see

if we have enough wood

for the fire tomorrow night?

I told you those decorations

are in my basement

if you want them.

Come on, Lil, when'd you take

your Christmas lights down

last year?

Um, just in time for Easter.

You know how much I work.

I do know, that's why I

don't wanna leave you

with a mess to clean up.

Hmm.

Hey, has Gabby

said anything to you

about what she wants

for Christmas?

She keeps saying

she can't decide.

What kind of a kid doesn't

have a Christmas list

a mile long?

Yours.

Angie, is

everything okay in here?

Don't come in here.

I'm wrapping your gift.

Okay.

I'm trying to wrap your gift.

- Oh...

- Hmm.

Oh.

The new slippers I asked for.

How do you do that?

I was trying to disguise it.

As what?

Oh, it was uh, it was evolving.

Hmm...

Angie, your mother was the best

gift wrapper I ever met.

Remember the year

I needed a new briefcase?

And she wrapped it to look

like a bike?

She had a gift for making

ordinary things beautiful.

Ya know, I learned early on

I was never gonna be able

to keep up with her

on that front.

But I also learned

I didn't have to.

I found my own way

of doing things for your mother.

My own way of showing her

how much I loved her.

They didn't always

look the way hers did.

But as your mom said,

it's what's inside that counts.

Don't worry.

I'll act surprised.

Okay, last one.

Cool.

You're quiet tonight.

I'm just thinking.

About what?

Mom.

Yeah,

I think about her a lot, too.

Like what?

Her smile, her laugh,

how you look just like her.

How she loved warm weather

and sunflowers.

She did?

She did.

She used to grow them in the

garden in our backyard.

Dad.

Yeah, sweetie?

I know what

I want for Christmas.

Enjoy your tree.

Don't forget

to water her every day.

- Hi.

- Hi.

Saying goodbye to another one?

Ah, Francine.

Planted her when I got a B+

on my math test.

See, there really is no bad

reason to plant a tree.

Oh, what brings you by?

Abigail givin' you trouble?

Because I could talk to her.

I was actually hoping

you could help me

with something else.

I wanted some flowers.

Oh well, Blair's in the

nursery today.

No, I'm not.

Blair, what are you doing?

Taking my turn out front.

Angie can help you

with the flowers.

Blair.

Welcome to Waldron's.

Can I help you find something?

- Wha...

- Nice to see you again.

Uh, I guess I will show you

to the greenhouse.

We have some gorgeous

poinsettias.

Just got roses in.

Actually, I have sort of

an unusual request.

Oh?

Sunflowers,

for Christmas morning.

Ooh, that might be kinda tricky.

They're not really in season

and we only have a few days

before Christmas.

I know.

I guess I thought if anyone

could pull it off.

Well, I will try,

but I might have more luck

if you expand

your flower options.

I wish I could.

They're for Gabby.

See, her mother loved

sunflowers.

She just told me the only thing

she really wants for Christmas

is a bouquet of them

to honor her mom.

Okay, that's uh...

A little bit of pressure.

Yeah. I ordered some

plastic flowers, but...

But there is nothing

quite like the real thing.

Well, I will definitely try.

Thanks, Angie.

Ooh, don't thank me yet.

I mean, to get sunflowers here

before Christmas morning?

I know, but hey, it's the

season of miracles and hope.

So, I'm hoping for a miracle.

It's from Betty.

Oh, the theme for round two.

Angels and evergreen.

Hmm, game on.

See you there.

I thought he wanted flowers.

Oh, he does. Sunflowers.

This time of year?

Yeah, I told him we'd try.

Did you get Betty's text?

Angels and evergreen.

Do you have any ideas?

Mm-mm, do you?

No, I think I peaked

with the bumble tree.

Okay.

Well, first things first.

Who are you calling?

Everyone I can think of.

Hey, this is Angie

from Waldron's Nursery

in Greenpine Grove.

I'm trying to track down

some sunflowers.

Yeah, sunflowers...

How adorable are these guys?

I might be biased,

but I think very.

I thought I'd send some

with you to the contest.

Aw, thanks, Dad.

So, are you ready?

No. No, we have our theme,

which is angels and evergreen.

But I have no idea

what to do with it yet.

I'm sure you'll figure

something out, sweetie.

You always do.

I'm done.

Ohp, don't want him

to get lonely.

Do we have enough decorations?

I don't know, did our tree

triple in size overnight?

I just want to be prepared.

We're prepared

to decorate a redwood.

- And we have the photos?

- Right here.

We're all set.

You can relax.

Okay.

Where are David and Gabby?

Um, I don't know.

Maybe they're running late.

Hello.

- David.

- Angie?

Where are you?

The contest is about to start.

Oh, uh yeah.

We should be there

right after it ends.

What?

- We got a flat.

- Where are you?

Uh, Lily's house. Why?

Uh, stay there.

David and Gabby got a flat,

so I'm gonna go get them.

Uh, you can't leave now.

It's starting.

Just put the lights on

and I'll be back, okay?

Angie, if we don't make it

through this round it's over.

You can get started.

I will be right back to help.

Okay?

But, uh.

Contestants ready.

Oh, my Lord. Okay.

That's a lot of lights.

I didn't know there'd be

this many lights, okay...

I'm sorry, sweetie.

Maybe when Lily gets home, she

can take us in time to see...

Angie?

What are you doing here?

What does it look like?

I'm saving the day.

- But the competition.

- Has already started.

So, let's all stop talking.

We'll start loading boxes

and we'll be there

before we know it, okay?

Here you go, sweetie.

All right. I've got these.

I'll get the door, come on.

Thank you, Angie.

You're welcome.

Let's get these trees decorated.

Good luck.

I'm back.

Welcome back.

So just a question

that's been on my mind.

What were you thinking?

I couldn't just leave them.

I thought you wanted to win

for your mom.

I do. I just...

I don't want them to lose.

Hand me those white lights,

Gabs.

I'm glad Angie's our friend,

Dad.

Me, too, Gabs. Me, too.

Thank you.

Time.

Our angels look really pretty.

Oh, what beautiful angels.

Look at all these angels

and evergreen.

Tell me about your tree.

We have 100 angels in our tree.

My dad and my Aunt Lily

helped me make them.

Oh, and we have one on top,

but we didn't make that one.

Well, I'm very impressed.

I noticed you had a little bit

of a late start today.

Yeah, we had some car trouble.

My dad got a flat tire, but

our friend Angie picked us up,

so we could still

decorate our tree.

Well, Angie sounds like

a very good friend.

I better go see what her tree

looks like up close.

Angie, Blair,

tell me about your tree.

Well, our angels are

the people of our town.

Oh.

Yeah, we have Mr. Byrd,

who's run the library

for over 50 years.

And Dr. Wolf,

who gives free piano lessons

to anyone who can't afford them.

And my mom who made sure anyone

who came into the nursery

left with a smile on their face,

so our angels are

the people of Greenpine Grove.

That's lovely, Angie.

I, uh, understand you had a

little delay as well.

And you lost your angel on top.

Oh, it's nothing.

Just helping a friend.

Well, it's a big risk

to take for a friend.

Well, some friends are worth it.

I would like to thank

all of our semi-finalists

for their beautiful decorating.

What a wonderful way to show our

community's Christmas spirit.

Our first qualifier,

in third place,

Angie Waldron and Blair Baulin.

In second place,

our second qualifiers,

David and Gabby Mitchell.

And in first place,

our final qualifiers,

Tanya Motley and Collin Fleming.

We'll see you at the finals.

And don't forget our gala

to celebrate our finalists

this weekend

right here at the Pavilion.

- Want to go say hi?

- Yeah.

For a second.

Congratulations.

I feel like

we cost you the ribbon.

You didn't knock our angel off.

No, but if it wasn't for us,

then you'd had time to fix it,

so I definitely owe you one.

You definitely do.

Do you want to come for dinner?

I'm sure Angie already has

plans for dinner, Gabs.

No, she doesn't.

How is five o'clock?

I will bring dessert.

See you then.

Oh. Hmm.

Oh.

What are you doing in there?

Trying to find

something to wear.

Well, don't you think

this is just

a little over the top

for a date?

It's not a date.

It's just dinner.

I can't find my red sweater.

That cashmere cableknit?

Just a guess.

You let me borrow that,

remember?

I had that interview.

That was last Christmas.

And you're just now missing it.

Right, my fault.

I'll bring it back.

Okay, that doesn't

help me tonight.

What am I supposed to wear?

What about what you have on?

I can't wear what I have on.

I wore this to tree decorating.

And?

And, uh, I need something else.

For a date.

It's dinner.

Well, you're putting a lot of

thought into this outfit

for just dinner.

Okay, well, you don't

get to have an opinion

after you stole...

Uh, nah, uh, borrowed.

My favorite sweater.

What do we think?

Too fancy?

No. It's perfect.

For a date.

It's not a date.

Okay, if you say so.

Just seems like

you're cleaning my house a lot.

As for example.

I just wanna make sure

everything's tidy.

It's called being hospitable.

Oh, so now your big sister

is dirty and inhospitable?

No, just...

Okay, David put down

the dustpan, okay?

Come on over here.

Take a deep breath.

The house is clean.

Dinner's in the oven.

Why don't you just relax?

Oh, perfect.

Help me get under the couch.

Well, look at you.

Where you off to?

Just uh, dinner.

With David Mitchell.

A date.

No, no, no, no.

Here, take the

Ginger Gate Bridge

with you for dessert.

Aw, it's almost

too pretty to eat.

- Oh, okay.

- Ah, ah. I said almost.

Blair, do you want to stay and

help me get started on the uh,

Leaning Tower of Ginger?

Can I eat

all the leftover gingerbread?

You drive a hard bargain.

I know what I'm worth.

I should head out.

Okay, bye sweetheart.

Drive safe.

Bye.

Enjoy your date.

It's not a date.

Want marshmallows

or gummy bears?

Oh, definitely marshmallows.

Oh, yeah.

Lily.

Angie, come in. Hi.

I hope everyone

likes gingerbread.

Who doesn't like gingerbread?

Wow, can we eat it?

After dinner.

Can I take your coat?

Sure.

I don't think it'll fit you.

Thank you.

I got you.

So how have you been, Lily?

Busy, I'm covering some

extra shifts at the hospital,

so some of the other nurses can

travel for the holidays.

Aunt Lily works in the nursery.

So do I.

My babies need to be changed

less often, but...

I'm so glad you two reconnected.

My house has never been cleaner.

Lily, shouldn't you be

getting to work?

I've got a few minutes.

Well, dinner should be ready

in a bit.

- Can I help you with anything?

- No, no, I think I got it.

- Come on, I'll give you a tour.

- Okay.

Be sure to look under the couch.

And this is my room.

This is Aunt Lily's goldfish,

Bruno.

She's letting me take care

of him while we stay here.

Oh, nice to meet you, Bruno.

How do you do?

Oh, is this your mom?

She's really beautiful.

You know, it was just about

a year ago when I lost my mom.

Does it make you sad?

Every day.

I miss her so much.

I miss my mom, too.

But you know,

if my mom were here,

I know she wouldn't

want me to be too sad.

So I try to find

reasons to be happy.

Like finding good homes for my

Christmas trees like Abigail.

Hot cocoa by the fireplace

with my dad.

Making new friends like you.

I'm so sorry you lost your mom,

Gabby.

But it really does help

to have a friend

who knows what it feels like.

So thank you for being

that friend for me.

Dinner's ready.

Okay. Ready?

Uh, that was delicious.

Thanks, Gabby and I

like cooking together.

Don't we, Gabs?

I like helping my dad

in the kitchen, too.

You know he spends

the entire Christmas season

making his

gingerbread masterpieces?

Last year he built

the Statue of Gingerty

about this high.

- Really?

- Mm-hmm.

There's nothing quite like

hot cocoa and gingerbread

on a snowy night.

Brr.

What?

You used to like the snow.

I guess I've been in Florida

a little too long.

Got used to the sunshine.

Well, Florida sounds beautiful,

but there's nothing quite like

a white Christmas.

Sledding and ice skating,

snowmen.

I never built a snowman.

Really?

How old are you?

Ten.

Okay, you're telling me

you have gone

10 years of your life

without building a snowman?

Well, I say gear up

because we're doin' it.

You heard her, Gabs.

Gear up.

Whoo, okay.

We just need a corn cob pipe,

coal and magic hat.

We don't have

any of those things.

What kind of household

are you runnin' here?

Okay, that's fine.

We will use my mom's

secret snowman recipe.

Snowman recipe?

Mm-hmm.

We will need raisins

for the eyes,

a candy cane for the mouth,

and a carrot for the nose.

I'll be right back.

I haven't seen her this

excited in a long time.

Well, snowmen have

that effect on people.

You're pretty good with kids,

huh?

Well, I don't know

if I'm good with them,

but I really like them.

There's just something

so genuine about kids.

Remind me to not

take things so seriously.

You're building a snowman

on a weeknight.

How serious can you

be taking things?

Okay, some things

need to be taken seriously

like snowmen

and Christmas trees.

Sunflowers.

Ah.

Sorry, I had to ask.

I have called everyone

I can think of.

I know.

- Okay.

- You're back.

We didn't have

any raisins or candy canes.

And we ate all the carrots.

So I have some olives,

pickles and ketchup.

All right. That's perfect.

That is the perfect first-time

snowman building recipe.

Let's do this.

- Come on, Gabs.

- Here's the pickle.

Eyes.

He looks funny.

All right.

Okay.

A scarf.

Yeah.

Whew. Gabby, you are a natural

at building snowmen.

Daddy, can we take a picture?

Of course.

Okay, guys.

Oh.

Everybody say pickle.

Pickle.

Come here, Gabs.

Hey, why don't you

go brush your teeth?

Dad.

Gabby.

Okay.

She is such a sweetheart.

Yeah, she's a good kid.

The last couple of years have

been tough on her.

Losing her mom.

So I decided to come back home

for a while.

I thought it'd be nice for her

to be around family.

It's a lot

for a little kid to handle.

It's a lot for anyone to handle.

Yeah, losing Gabrielle...

Felt like losing

a part of myself.

I keep telling Gabby

we're gonna be all right, but...

But?

What if I'm doing it wrong?

What if I don't know how to

do this without Gabrielle?

From where I sit,

Gabby's a pretty amazing kid.

And you're a pretty amazing dad.

I've been so worried about her

since her mom passed,

but it was good to see her

laughing tonight.

Just being a kid.

I brushed my teeth.

Let me see.

Oh, I'm blinded.

What are you?

A professional tooth brusher?

Say good night, sweetheart.

Good night, Angie.

Good night.

- I'll come tuck you in.

- Okay.

Angie, will you be back?

Oh, I...

Well, will you?

Soon.

Good night.

Gabby, have you asked Santa

for anything for Christmas?

No, I just want sunflowers.

Well, maybe you should think

of something else you'd like

just in case.

But I don't want anything else.

Gabs.

When can Angie come over again?

I don't know, sweetie.

We'll have to ask her.

She's got her store

and her own dad to take care of.

He can come, too.

You really like

bein' around her, huh?

Yeah, but...

What?

I like being around you

when you're around her, too.

Good night, Daddy.

Good night, Gabs.

I love you.

Hey, you don't have to do that.

I don't mind.

Here, let me.

Really, I...

got it.

Uh, so where are all your

Christmas decorations?

I just noticed.

Well, the truth is

Gabrielle was always

the decorator in our house.

Christmas, Easter, Halloween,

President's Day.

She just loved to celebrate.

No matter the occasion.

Since she's been gone,

I-I don't know.

I guess I just haven't

felt much like celebrating.

Hmm, what does Gabby think?

I think Gabby's a little too

young to remember decorating.

Besides, we're leaving

in a couple of weeks, so...

Right. Back to Florida.

Look, it's just...

Hmm.

I know your life with Gabby is

different than it used to be,

but I still think

it's worth celebrating.

Lily must have inherited our

parent's Christmas decorations

when they moved.

This stuff is great.

Well, most of it.

Oh.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

What are you doing?

I'm setting up

Christmas Village.

Okay, the ice rink

goes in the center.

I guess I didn't realize

Christmas Village

had such strict zoning laws.

I'm just trying to do

Christmas the way my mom did.

I don't want to forget.

Angie, I knew your mom.

There's no way

anyone could forget her.

Well, just make sure

people don't have to walk

too far to the rink, okay?

Wouldn't dream of it.

Aw, what is this?

Uh, that's nothing.

You made this.

It's adorable.

We can put it back.

David and his best friend,

Angie.

Wow.

You keep it.

I don't want you

to forget me either.

Hey, did you

save me some gingerbread?

Oh, sorry.

Oh, you're home.

Did you get off work early?

Uh, no.

Oh, wow.

I didn't realize it was so late.

I should get home.

Uh, can you just

put the school next to rink

ya know, for the kids?

Where else would it go?

Thank you.

Good night.

Good night, Lily.

Good night.

No, no, no.

I appreciate it, Chuck.

Yep, I'll see you soon.

Thanks.

What was that about?

Work.

That bad?

Actually, it was a promotion.

David, that's great.

It's about time.

Except they need me

back in the office

the day after Christmas.

Oh, I was just getting used

to having you and Gabby here.

But it will be nice to have

somewhere warm to visit

when everyone gets back from

Christmas vacation.

Nothing like winter in Florida.

Daddy, did you get the lights?

Got 'em. Let's go.

You built a snowman with them?

That's adorable.

It's not that adorable.

Really?

Did the snowman have a name?

Toasty.

Toasty?

Gabby's

a creative little girl, so.

Right. Gabby's creative

and David is...

Going back to Florida

in a few weeks.

His sister lives here.

He has a daughter.

Whom you adore

and who loves you.

And I have Dad to think about.

And I am just starting

to get my feet set at the store.

And I just...

Angie, it's David.

Yeah, I know it's David

and he's cute,

but I just don't-

No, Angie. It's David.

Ah, it's David.

We were just talkin' about

Toasty.

Toasty the snowman?

Yep, mm-hmm. How is he?

Did he sleep okay?

He looked well rested.

You should stop over later

and check on him, Ang.

Okay.

Ah, how did Gabby like the

decorations?

You were right.

She lit up

right when she saw them.

We spent the entire morning

putting up lights outside.

Well, she is a natural.

You know not like someone who

would put the ice-skating rink

in the wrong place.

So, what brings you by?

I was wondering if you two

were coming to

the Greenpine Grove Town Square

Christmas Eve Festival of Lights

Christmas Tree

Decorating Contest

Finalist Gala tonight?

You rehearsed that, didn't you?

The whole way here.

Yeah, I think we are going.

Right, Blair?

Oh, definitely.

It's gonna be

a little late for Gabby,

so Lily said she'd watch her,

but maybe we could

all go together?

No.

I just remembered.

I have plans.

What? What plans?

Definite plans.

Big ones.

Definite, big plans.

That's too bad.

Isn't it?

So, I guess you two are gonna

have to go without me.

So, you'll pick her up, right?

I think I remember the way.

See you tonight.

Okay.

You do not have plans.

But you do.

Come on in.

Can I get you anything?

Apple cider, eggnog,

a Colosseum made of gingerbread.

No thank you,

but my daughter and I

did enjoy your

Ginger Gate Bridge.

Yeah, Angie mentioned that you

have a daughter of your own now.

Yeah.

Gabby, she's 10.

She has your eyes.

And the rest of her mother's

features fortunately.

Angie told me

you lost your wife.

I'm so sorry.

Yeah, I'm sorry to hear about

Mrs. Waldron.

She always made this place feel

like a second home to me.

She had a knack for that.

Could meet a stranger

and within five minutes,

they're laughing like they've

been friends forever.

Angie takes after her

in that way.

I do see

a little bit of Angela in Angie

every time I look at her.

I'm sure it's the same

with you and Gabby.

So how long you in town for?

I was supposed to be

leaving in a couple of weeks,

but I uh...

Wow, you look beautiful.

You don't look so bad yourself.

All right. We should get going.

Thanks.

I will be home at 11:00.

Then I will see you at 11:00.

You don't have to wait up

for me, Dad.

Oh, come on.

It'll be like old times.

Speaking of which-

- Dad, I am 30 years old.

Fine.

Okay, you kids don't

stay out too late

on a school night, or I will-

Come looking for you

in my bathrobe.

- Bye, Dad.

- Bye, sweetie.

Your dad's just like I remember.

- Wow.

- It's beautiful.

There they are.

Angie, David,

don't you both look wonderful?

So dashing, so lovely.

Everyone's talking

about you two.

- Oh.

- We're just here for a dance.

As the trees to beat.

- Oh, well, that's...

- Flattering.

Yeah, we both really-

- Love trees.

Oh. Well, I will see you two

on the dance floor.

- So.

- So.

Isn't this?

Our senior prom song.

Let's see if

I remember how to do this.

I know I don't.

Senior prom feels like

a lifetime ago.

But also, like just yesterday.

One of my best memories

from high school,

though it started as

one of the worst.

What are the chances we'd both

get dumped right before prom?

You worked out okay.

Better than okay.

I just wish

we'd stayed in touch.

I left to college,

got married, had Gabby.

You know how it is.

Life happens.

I know.

I'm just glad that you're back.

So am I.

I did not do that.

Yes, you did.

You totally did that.

Ah, it's funny being back here.

All these old memories coming

back, seeing old friends.

I'm happy to be reconnecting

with everybody.

I am sure everybody is happy

to be reconnecting with you.

There you are.

I thought I heard voices.

Did you have a nice time?

- Yeah.

- It was perfect.

Hey, would you like

some hot chocolate?

Dad.

Oh, oh, uh...

I left something on the stove.

Thank you for tonight.

Good night, Angie.

Good night, David.

Okay, thank you for checking.

Merry Christmas.

Still no luck?

Why can't her favorite flower

be a poinsettia?

Or a rhododendron?

I can source rhododendrons.

I can't even spell it.

You sure are spending a lot of

time on finding sunflowers.

It's all she wants for

Christmas, Blair.

Oh, I know.

I'm just sayin' maybe it's

less about Gabby and more about

a certain someone else.

Look, I...

have to take this call.

Hmm.

This is Angie.

You do? That's great.

No, no, no, no, no.

I need them before Christmas.

Uh, okay.

Thank you for letting me know.

Bad luck?

That was Morgan's Nursery

in North Dakota.

Apparently,

they have sunflowers,

but they're not

making any deliveries

until after Christmas.

I'm sorry, Ang.

Me, too.

I guess I should break the news

to David.

Oh, look who it is.

What do you think?

Here or by the fireplace?

That thing?

Maybe in the fireplace.

Where's your Christmas spirit?

I think it got lost

in the thicket of garland

you hung over my bathroom sink.

Hey, you're the one who

suggested we decorate.

And you're the one

who reminded me

we'd have to

pack it all away again.

I can take care of it.

Might be a little tough

to do from Florida, Dave.

Right, the promotion.

Have you told Gabby yet?

Uh, no.

There's someone else

I want to tell first.

- David.

- Hi.

I know why you're here.

You do?

And I am so sorry.

Blair and I have called

everywhere and there's no way

we can get sunflowers

in time for Christmas.

Oh.

I knew it was a long shot.

Um, but thank you for trying.

Angie...

Actually, I do

have something for Gabby.

What's that?

This is Geraldine.

She's had a really rough start

and she needs someone

who can look past what she is

and see what

she can still become.

I think Gabby's that person.

And I know it's no sunflowers

and it's not

the hot toy of the season, but-

- It's perfect.

Thank you.

Ah, was there something else?

Actually, yes.

Gabby's been begging me

to build another snowman.

But we both know

we can't do it without you.

Blair's off today,

but I can come tomorrow.

Gabby would love to see you.

Well, I would love to see Gabby.

One o'clock?

One o'clock.

Daddy, can Angie stay

for dinner tonight?

Well, I don't know, sweetie.

We'll have to ask her.

I hope she can.

She makes me laugh.

Me, too.

Hey, guys.

She returns.

- Hi, Aunt Lily.

- Hi, Sunshine.

How many overnights is that

in a row for you?

I'm not sure, is there a

number higher than infinity?

You must be beat.

Can I get you some breakfast?

Yes, please. I'm starving.

You're comin' to the finals

tomorrow, right?

Wouldn't miss it.

Hey, why don't you go get

dressed, sweetie?

Okay.

So I was meaning to talk to

you about something.

Mm-hmm?

I'm not gonna take that

promotion in Florida.

I was thinkin' about stayin' in

town for a while.

Maybe even...

There you go. Yep.

Sorry, guys.

I gotta take this.

I'll be right back.

Hi, Chuck.

Hey, thanks for calling me back.

I know what I said, but I can't

be back in Florida right now.

No, no, no, no.

I know it's a great opportunity.

I just, uh...

I think there's an opportunity

for me here.

Bye.

Everything okay?

Ah, unfortunately no.

There's been a report

of a massive snow

fight in our yard.

Take cover, Gabs.

I'm gonna get you.

I'm gonna get you.

Yeah.

Geraldine?

She needs lots of sunshine,

lots of water,

but mostly she needs

a lot of love.

I thought maybe she should

belong to you.

Thank you, Angie.

You're welcome.

Can I water her now?

Yeah, that's a great idea.

She's lookin' kinda thirsty.

Hi, Aunt Lily.

Well, hello.

Hi, Angie. Good morning.

Hello.

It's 3:00 PM.

Time has no meaning to me

anymore.

How much water do I put in?

I better go check on Geraldine

before she needs a lifeguard.

So big day tomorrow,

you excited?

Mm-hmm.

And a little nervous.

David and Gabby

are some tough competition.

It's too bad they won't be

here to enjoy it if they win.

What do you mean?

Oh, you know, David's

promotion back in Florida.

I wish they could at least

stay for Christmas,

but I guess they need him

in the office the day after, so.

That's so soon.

I know.

Actually, I have to admit,

I'm a little disappointed.

David said there was nothing

between you two,

but I kinda hoped there was.

I guess I let my imagination

run away with me.

Yeah, that's uh, that's funny.

Uh, you know what, Lily?

I actually have to

get back to the nursery.

Will you tell David and Gabby

I said goodbye?

Yeah, I'm sure they'll be

right back.

Blair's waiting for me, so.

Okay, see you tomorrow.

Uh, where's Angie?

Hey, you leaving?

Uh, I need to

get back to the nursery.

Blair's waiting for me.

I was hoping we could talk.

About your promotion?

How did you know about that?

Lily told me.

Congratulations, that's uh,

that's really great news.

- Actually, um-

- I'm sure you're ready

to get home,

back to your real life.

I'm sure Gabby's excited

to see her friends.

- Well, I...

- You know it's for the best.

I've spent way too much time

away from the nursery,

so, it's time I start focusing

on what really matters.

It's been really great

catching up with you,

but it's time we both get back

to our real lives.

Right, real life.

Tell Gabby

I'll see her tomorrow.

Angie...

Good luck tomorrow.

You, too.

David, is everything okay?

Of course.

I just didn't want to leave

all this with you to clean up.

I meant is everything okay

with you and Angie?

There is no me and Angie.

She has her store and her dad

here in Greenpine Grove.

And I have a promotion

and Gabby in Florida.

It's about time we all get back

to our real lives.

Real lives?

That's what she said.

David...

I better put this

back in the basement.

Hey, Lita, how are ya?

There we go.

Oop.

All right,

I think that's everything.

Hi.

Hi.

I just wanted to say it's been

fun competing against you.

Angie?

Hey, Gabby.

It's been fun being in this

competition with you, too.

Do you want to talk about it?

There's nothing to talk about.

I always knew he was planning on

going back to Florida.

Well, maybe there's more

to the story.

Well, if there was then

he would have told me himself.

I had to find out he was leaving

from his sister.

- Angie.

- Blair.

Please.

I just wanna

focus on the contest.

For my mom.

It's gonna look beautiful,

Angie.

Thank you.

I think it's exactly

what she would've wanted.

Attention, everyone.

Welcome to the 21st Annual

Greenpine Grove Town Square

Christmas Eve Festival of Lights

Christmas Tree

Decorating Finals!

Today's winning tree

will be featured in our annual

tree lighting tomorrow night

for Christmas Eve.

The theme for the final round

has been the same

since the very first

competition,

the meaning of Christmas.

And remember,

part of the judge's decision

is based on the votes of you,

the audience.

Contestants ready?

On your marks.

Get set.

Decorate!

Time.

Voting begins now.

We will announce the winners

at 5:00.

It's beautiful, Ang.

I couldn't have done it

without you.

Angie, Blair, my goodness.

Please tell me about your tree.

Well, my favorite memories

of Christmas are of my mom

baking, wrapping presents,

decorating.

She always made sure

everyone around her

had the best Christmas possible.

So, I wanted to decorate this

tree in her memory.

Roses were her favorite.

Honoring my mom

and what Christmas meant to her,

it's what Christmas means to me.

Well, I have to say,

you've outdone yourselves.

It's simply beautiful.

- Thank you.

- Thank you.

David, Gabby,

another beautiful presentation.

Tell me about your tree.

Well, this Christmas was, uh...

different than the last

couple of years.

We decided we couldn't pick

just one thing

to represent

the meaning of Christmas.

So, we have ornaments

of everything

we did this Christmas.

Decorating the tree,

drinking hot chocolate,

and building a snowman.

Well, it is simply superb.

Beautifully done,

David and Gabby.

Thank you for your tree.

Thank you.

Let's have one more round of

applause for our finalists.

This has been

the toughest decision I've made

in my years as a judge.

It came down to the voters

and they had a clear favorite.

Can I have a drumroll, please?

The winners of the 21st Annual

Greenpine Grove Town Square

Christmas Eve Festival of Lights

Christmas Tree

Decorating Contest Finals

The Meaning of Christmas are...

Angie Waldron and Blair Baulin.

Oh, congratulations

Angie and Blair

on your beautiful tree

and on capturing

the meaning of Christmas.

Remember, the tree lighting is

tomorrow night at six o'clock.

We'll see you all there.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

I'm sure it was

a really close vote.

Congratulations, Angie.

Thanks, Gabby.

You know, meeting you

was the best part

of this whole experience.

Do you want to come

get hot chocolate with us?

Uh, you know what?

I actually have to be somewhere,

but you guys have fun, okay?

Gabby, I know if your mom

were here right now

she would be so proud

of your decorating.

Take good care of Geraldine,

okay?

Come here, Gabs.

I've got some good news.

What?

We're going back to Florida.

What?

I got a new job and school's

about to start again soon.

You get to see all your friends.

What's wrong, sweetie?

I thought you'd be excited.

What about Aunt Lily?

She'll come visit.

She's taking us

to the airport tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

We have to get back, Gabs.

I start my new job right away.

We can't leave tomorrow.

What about Angie?

We can't leave

without telling her goodbye.

- Gabby.

- What about the tree lighting?

You promised.

Okay.

We can stay

for the tree lighting, okay?

You can say goodbye to Angie.

It's gonna be for the best,

Gabs.

You'll see.

Everything all right,

sweetheart?

Yeah. Why do you ask?

Well, mainly because your

gingerbread house is lookin'

more like a

gingerbread pile.

Sorry,

I'm just a little distracted.

Would this have anything to do

with David?

I knew this Christmas

was going to be tough.

But then

David and Gabby came here,

and I just thought maybe...

And now I'm losing them, too.

Ang.

All I wanted

for Christmas this year

was to win that contest

and decorate the tree

in Mom's honor.

And you did.

So why does it feel like

something is still missing?

I don't know, Ang.

Dad, I miss Mom so much.

I do, too, sweetheart.

I do, too.

Hey, did I ever tell you

about our first Christmas

with your mom?

Well, your mom had

just started the nursery.

And I was trying to support us

as a new teacher.

Broke doesn't begin

to describe it.

But your mom wanted to make sure

that we had a perfect Christmas,

so, she splurged and bought a

turkey for Christmas dinner

with all the trimmings.

That sounds like Mom.

So, she was cooking

and I was on a ladder

trying to keep the star

on top of the tree.

Suddenly, I lost my balance.

Oh, I took the whole tree

down with me.

Broke half the ornaments

and crushed all the presents

underneath.

- Oh, no.

- Your mom rushed in

to help me up and didn't realize

she'd left the turkey

where our little dog, Nellie,

could reach it.

Did Nellie?

Oh, Nellie had the best

Christmas feast of her life.

And then your mom and I...

Your mom and I...

ended up having,

sharing a can of green beans

and some toast for dinner.

- Sounds awful.

- No.

It wasn't, darling. Not at all.

When I look back over

all the years

your mother and I

shared together,

all the Christmas dinners

she cooked,

the presents we gave each other,

that first Christmas

there with your mother

in front of our

ruined tree and no presents.

It's one of

my favorite memories of all.

I had your mother.

I had everything.

And your mom did so much

to make Christmas

special for us.

The baking,

the decorating, the gifts.

But Christmas isn't about the

way she did things.

It's about the why.

She did those things for us

because she loved us.

We don't have

your mother this year,

but the one thing we do have

is the love she gave us.

And that is something

that you'll keep forever.

I love you, sweetheart.

I love you, too, Dad.

Now get back to work.

Angie?

Blair, what are you doing here?

I could ask you the same thing.

I thought we were closed today.

I just wanted to come in

and get ahead on some things.

And get your mind

off of some others?

Angie, what happened?

Things were going so well

with you and David.

And he's leaving tonight.

He didn't tell me.

And I didn't tell him...

Tell him what?

It doesn't matter.

I have something for you.

- What is this?

- Present.

I was gonna wait and give it

to you after Christmas

when we reopened, but...

New aprons?

Oh, I'm gonna look good in this.

And it's so soft.

Thanks, Ang.

I still don't see what was

wrong with the old ones, but...

But maybe you were right.

Maybe I don't

have to do everything

exactly the way my mom did.

Maybe it's okay to let go of

some things.

As long as I hang on to

the ones that really matter.

Speaking of

the ones that matter.

Angie, you really need

to talk to David.

And why is that?

Because.

I don't know what to do with six

dozen sunflowers if you don't.

- What is this?

- I may have gotten in touch

with Morgan's Nursery

in North Dakota.

Pulled a few strings,

spent a small-to-medium fortune

on shipping.

And gotten you your sunflowers.

Blair.

I just know how much

it meant to you

and I just wanted to show you

how much you meant to me.

Okay, well,

this makes the aprons

look very sad in comparison.

Well, what are you waiting for?

Let's call David.

No.

What?

What do you say to one last

decorating adventure?

Where's Angie?

I don't know, sweetie.

Thank you all for coming this

evening for the tree lighting.

Before we begin,

our winner, Angie Waldron

would like to say a few words

about her tree.

Angie.

Thank you, everyone.

I uh,

I really appreciate your votes.

But I'm not so sure

I deserve them.

I lost my mom last year

and I wanted to decorate

this tree in her memory.

Roses were her favorite.

But I realized

I was missing something.

I've been so focused on

trying to hold on to her memory

that I almost lost sight

on what she loved most

about the season.

The way it

brings people together,

families and friends,

communities, strangers.

So today with the help

of a very special friend,

I redecorated the tree

to remember my mom the way

I think

she'd want to be remembered.

As somebody who knew Christmas

isn't about the way

you do things.

It's about the why.

Christmas is because of love

and love brings people together.

And sometimes it means giving up

what you thought you wanted

to make room

for something even better.

This is for you, Mom.

So I hope this tree

brings you all

as much joy as it brings me.

And I hope you remember

that this Christmas season

isn't just about joy and hope,

but it's about love.

Merry Christmas.

Very beautiful, honey.

I am so proud of you.

And I know your mother is, too.

Thanks, Dad.

I think real life

is waiting for you.

Thank you, Angie.

Mm-hmm. Of course, Gabby.

That was a nice speech.

I actually have one more.

David, for half of my life

you were my best friend.

You knew me better than anyone

and now you're back in my life.

And I don't want you to go.

I want you to stay here in

Greenpine Grove.

I know you have your life

back in Florida

and you're heading home soon,

but I...

Something tells me

we're already home.

What about your job?

I'll figure something out.

Keep working remotely.

Maybe you can hire me

at the nursery.

It doesn't matter where I am,

Angie.

Wherever it is, I just want to

be there with you.

Flowers.

Everything was beautiful.

Thank you for the flowers,

Angie.

Great.