Yes!
Isn't that romantic?
I guess.
Proposing at
Christmas is so risky.
What if she says no? Your
whole holiday is ruined.
And, if she does say yes, well,
you already paid for her ring,
but you gotta still
buy her presents.
When does it ever end?
Yeah, that's one...
way of looking at it.
Are you gonna eat that?
Yeah, th-No. one...
way of -Thanks. at it.
It's really fun, and
then after all that,
my family does this really
big Christmas Eve dinner,
and um...
So, do you have
any holiday plans?
- Ah!
- What? What?
MerryCrypto was mooning,
so I bought SleighBitCoins,
now it's pumping!
Oh, I'm, I'm so sorry, or...
Congratulations?
I have to dump it
all, I have to,
I'm gonna make a k*lling!
- Hi! Merry Christmas!
- Merry Christmas.
Have a happy holiday!
Well, that's nice.
- Oh...
- Oh! What is it?
One for the kids...
- One for me.
- O it?
Put that back.
- Hi, Merry Christmas.
- Enjoy.
Do you know, I try to give
these guys a chance, Shelly.
I really do, and on paper,
they all fit my criteria,
but then in real
life, not so much.
Okay, I need to go to
the home goods store,
and then, I'm done.
Maybe subconsciously
you're picking
terrible guys to
go on dates with.
Why would I do that?
Because maybe you're
not ready yet.
You're still wearing
the ring, honey.
Well, it's on the wrong hand,
and it's a very pretty
ring, and it's mine.
There's nothing wrong
with wearing it.
Hm, you sure about that?
'Cause, dating isn't
like your little
Christmas list there, Jessie.
It's staying open, and
listening to your heart.
I know. Just, I said
I wouldn't spend thend
holidays sad and alone...
Oh, you are not
alone. You have me.
- And I'm amazing.
- You are!
And, you have your brother,
and your niece and your nephew.
And, you have yThat's true.
Look, I know it's
not the same as
your dream Christmas hunk.
- Ooh...
- But... it is-
You know, I am not
done with this.
I am staying open,
and he could be
right around the next corner.
That's true. It
could be that guy.
- No.
- Or that guy.
- No.
- Or, what...
Okay, listen to your heart.
- It's still no.
- It's still no.
It's still no.
And we have one more
order of business
before we close
for the holidays.
And we need to solve
this issue with the
Stevenson Street development.
As you know, we projected
construction to begin
after the new year.
However, we've run into
an issue with the last
tenant in the building.
All the other lease holders
have already vacated.
If we don't break
ground by mid-January,
we'll have to push construction.
We can't do that.
We promised 80 new affordable
housing units by the fall.
The lawyers have tried to
engage with the shop owner,
but she refuses to talk.
See, I think the
problem there might be
sending the lawyers.
Small business owners usually
prefer the more human touch.
Maybe we should
sego talk to her.rs.
Small businesWe? wners usually
prefer theAs in you? n touch.
Ah...
Right, and that's why we
let the lawyers handle it.
I'll have them draft
up a letter of eviction
to the tenant.
We need them out
by the new year.
That's it. Happy
holidays, everyone.
Bryan...
A word?
Your father only asked me
to step in as interim CEO.
I know. He didn't
think I was ready.
Your What about you? ed me
Do you think you're ready?
Like, what is this outfit?
What?
I mean...
Ah...
This is business casual, Don.
Some might even
say business chic.
Like, come on, Don. We
build things, alright?
I don't see what wearing
saa suit and tiec.
Has to do with it.
Mattison Developing is
your family company, Bryan.
This company needs its leader...
And I...
I, I don't know how
to be that, alright?
At least not the way my dad was.
Right. Okay...
Look, I know this is daunting,
but this job is yours
when you're ready for it.
Look, I know this is aunting,
I could not be prouder of
the global team this year.
Seriously, you all knocked
it out of the park.
And, I really appreciate
this little tree.
This is a very thoughtful gift.
I will decorate it tonight.
Okay, should we do a cheers?
To the best fiber optics
marketing team in the world.
Cheers. Happy
holidays, everyone!
Bye!
Perfectly planned evening.
- Surprise!
- Hi, Mom!
What are you doing here? Aw!
I, I just signed off from work.
And how is the fiber
optics business?
That is something I
don't have to think about
for the next two weeks.
- Fantastic.
- Come in, come in.
Okay, you got a good one.
- I got it, I got it.
- Ooh!
- There we go.
- Mm... just...
Mm, there we go.
Now it's perfect.
Yes, moving that one bobble
made a world of difference.
Ha, well, it was not
symmetrical, Mother.
My mistake.
Yeah.
Is this the time in
the schedule where
I clean up the garbage?
Ha-ha, yes, go ahead.
- Hand me that.
- Thank you.
There is something I
wanted to discuss with you.
Yeah?
Yeah, about our traditional
Christmas Eve day plans.
Oh.
Aunt Lilly and I have
decided this year that
there'll just be the dinner.
Aunt LOf course, have
dwe always do dinner. t
No, only the dinner.
AWe think we'll juste
cancel everything else.
Why would you do that?
It's the best day
of the entire year!
Yeah, but things have been
the same for a long time now.
And, well, Lilly's getting on.
I'm happy to take
over the organizing
if she feels overwhelmed.
- Really, yeah.
- That's not it.
Jessie, dear, we just want to
help you see that change...
is a good thing.
No. No, no, no, no, Mom,
Mom, not at Christmas.
We have to do our
usual traditions.
If we don't, everything
will be just terrible.
- Why not?
- Because it-
Because I'm bringing someone.
- You are?
- Yeah.
- Jessie!
- So...
- This is wonderful news!
- Yeah.
Well, tell me all about him.
Well, he, um...
Well, I told him all about
the traditions and the
activities, and so, you know,
if we cancel everything,
I'll, I'll look like an idiot.
ActiWell, we don't want toow,
if we embarrass youhing,
in front of your new beau.
- Right?
- Listen, I'll, I'll just...
I'll text Lilly right away,
and I'll tell her that the
Chamberlain Family
Christmas lives on!
Okay!
Mom, are you cry-No, it-
That's really not
necessary to cry.
Oh...
I'm so glad I put
"must love ice skating"
on my profile.
It's the whole reason I
replied, to be honest.
I haven't had the best
luck with dating apps,
but when I saw that, I,
I knew we'd get along great.
Thank you.
Hi.
Thank you.
Ooh, and we are cooling now?
I think so.
Thank you, ladies.
They're gonna be so good.
Oh, no, no.
You are gonna stay right there,
and you are going to tell
me about the fact that you
told the entire family
that you're bringing
someone to Christmas.
Well, they were gonna
cancel everything,
and I couldn't let them do that!
WeAnd, Mom was very,
a canvery thrilled.,
Jessie, nobody expects
you to be the perfect
Christmas elf,
especially this year.
Yeah, well, this is
not about my feelings.
This is about... the family.
Okay, who is he?
Please do not tell me
it's the Crypto guy.
Definitely not, no.
It is, um...
TBD.
- You're joking?
- Nm-mm, no.
I'm, I'm weighing some options.
And, I, um...
I may have changed
my dating profile
to say that I'm only looking
for someone willing to
come to our family Christmas
as a first date.
Oh!
Please don't tell
anyone, please!
Even Andrew, Shelly.
Promise me! Promise me!
Mm! Do it!
Okay, I promise. I promise.
But, okay, let me
get this straight.
You are planning a
blind date Christmas?
Fun, right?
This is just gonna
deter so many guys.
I know, exactly.
That's why it's a,
a fool-proof plan.
Any guy that agrees to a
blind date Christmas is
the kind of guy that
I want to be around.
Someone awesome, and curious,
and with a great sense of
humor and, you know,
he's up for anything.
And obviously, he loves
Christmas, just like me.
This is a very bad idea.
It's gonna work.
Here, smell my candle.
It'll calm you down.
It is too bad we have
Terri's parents here
Christmas Eve, and then
we leave for the airport
so early Christmas Day,
otherwise we definitely
would want to see you again.
No, this is great.
I mean, what's more festive
than us hanging out around
a Christmas tree, drinking
some of Terri's cider?
Ah, are you sure
you're gonna be okay
all alone during the holidays?
Yeah, I'll be fine.
You guys, you don't
need to worry about me.
Wow, you can start
any minute now.
Maybe there's some other
lonely hearts out there.
Did you try that dating
app we set you up with?
I haven't opened it in weeks.
Be my guest.
It's best to let
her do her thing.
Okay...
Ooh, here's someone!
She's cute.
Ooh, she is cute.
Jessie, hm.
"Looking for someone
to join me at
my big family's whacky
Christmas events.
Must be available all
day Christmas Eve.
Must be up for anything,
and a great sense of
humor is mandatory."
Huh. Interesting.
A blind date on Christmas.
Hard pass.
Ooh, too late. Just
sent the thinking emoji.
That one go...
Ooh, too late. Just sent t
Thinking emoji.
Ha, okay, Bryan,
if that is your real name.
What kinda weirdo are you?
"I think I'd be up for this.
I've never had a big
family Christmas before.
Call me curious.
P.S. You seem cool."
"P.P.S. Not a weirdo."
Call Okay.rious. P."
"Hey, Bryan. Thanks
for responding."
And we have a reply.
Huh.
This could be the
biggest gong show ever."
Hm... no.
She's cute and prompt.
I think she sounds kind of fun.
She sounds like she's
gonna harvest your organs.
- Do not engage.
- Too late.
"Or, this could be the
best blind date ever.
Won't know until we try it out.
I'm in if you are."
"I'm in."
Seriously! Good
work, Ter Bear.
Hey, do me a favor and
just promise me that
you'll agree on a safe word.
What's your guys'?
Private.
So, does he get any
unusual packages?
Anything to be concerned about?
What about animals?
Does he like dogs?
- Hi!
- Hi!
I believe you are my
DoeUber driver to?
A fun family Christmas?
Yes, or, I'm, I'm Jessie.
- Bryan.
- Hi.
- Oh, this is for you.
- Oh, wow, thank you.
Um, these are for your family.
Ah. That's very thoughtful.
I guessed a splash of
skim milk, dash of sugar?
That is remarkably close.
- Shall we?
- Yeah.
Oh. Look at that, thank you.
Do I get to interview
your doorman?
Definitely. But in fairness,
you are meeting
my entire family.
Yeah, that I get, and
I would do the same.
So, I hope this isn't
interrupting any of
your own Christmas family plans.
No, no, it's actually
just me in my family.
And our Christmases have
always been pretty quiet.
No, no, it's actually No, no, it's
actually just me in my family.
Well, maybe that's why you
were intrigued by my post.
You wanted to experienceactually
something different? n my family.
Yeah, and I thought at the
very least I would have
a bizarre yet fun
Christmas story
to take back to the office.
Oh, yeah.
Wow! This is...
- Festive?
- Intensely.
Okay... Ready?
I hope so.
Wow!
- h*, h*, h*!
- Hello!
Merry Christmas! Hi!
h*, Oh!, h*! It's
so good to see you!
Me
This is, ah, this
is my mom, Laura.
This is my stepdad, sMarcus.
- Guys, this is Bryan.
- Hi.
Oh, my goodness. So
wonderful to meet you!
Oh!
- Oh, we are hugging!
- Yes!
- That's nice!
- Christmas hugs!
Christmas hugs!
Ah, well, Laura,
these are for you.
Thank you!
Yeah, that is quite
the festive apron
you've got there.
One of many, my friend.
And if you're lucky,
[you might get to
weary, one yourself.
Oh!
Don't worry, you don't
have to do anything that
you don't want to do.
D-Tell that to Aunt Lilly.
E t-Oh, that's true. t
I'm lost. What are
we talking about?
Oh, I thought Jessie told
you about all our traditions.
Ah, I did, in a
roundabout way, because I,
I didn't want to spoil
everything in advance.
Don't worry about
a thing, Bryan.
Everyone's so excited to
meet Jessie's new boyfriend.
Boyfriend?
Yeah!
And I am equally excited to
meet all my future in-laws!
- Ah!
- Oh! You!
Come on in here!
Oh, we gotta talk! Oh!
Come on in. Give me your coat.
- Thank you.
- Come on in, Bryan.
There you go. It's so
nice to have you back.
Oh, it's wonderful to
be back! Thank you.
TherDoes anybody's so
niwant some coffee? ck.
- Make it a double.
- Okay.
That's funny.
Ah, Marcus, I'll just
meet you in the kitchen.
I'm gonna show Bryan the,
the house here, quick,
so just come on, honey.
Let's tour.
Up this way, so
we'll just go here.
Geez!
Come here!
What the heck was that?
Me? I was following your lead!
Okay, well, "future in-laws" is
like a little bridge too far.
- I said that?!
- Sh! Would you just!
Okay, I'm sorry.
I think I blacked out
after I heard "boyfriend".
That one's on me.
But I didn't realize
you told your family
I was your boyfriend!
Which is something
you told them,
but neglected to tell
me you told them.
I didn't, I didn't tell them
that you were my boyfriend.
ButBut, I did fail
to me ymention that.
You were my blind date.
- Cool.
- It's fine!
No, no, no, it's,
yoit's funny actually...
Is it? 'Cause it kinda
seems like a lie.
Well, it is, a little.
It's a tiny, wee
one, but with very,
very good intentions behind it.
Yeah, I'm listening.
Okay, they literally almost
canceled this entire day
because I was coming alone.
There's literally
no way that's true.
Man, I thought you
were an easy, breezy,
kind of go-with-the-flow guy.
I mean, what do
you, what do you,
why do you even care, right?
Coffee's ready!
Oh, great! Thank you!
Come here!
Look, they were gonna change
all of our traditions,
and I...
I really didn't want
them to do that,
and so I fibbed a little, and I,
I said that I was
bringing someone.
- Your new boyfriend.
- I didn't say "boyfriend".
I never said "boyfriend".
But your mom assumed.
- And got really excited,".
And you didn't correct her
because she'd be crushed?
You catch on quick.
Look, I just wanted my family
to have a fun Christmas Eve
day like we always have.
Is that, is that so wrong?
No, I guess not.
Day So, do you agreeave.
Is thatto be my... o wrong?
Fake boyfriend for
the day, or what?
I said I'm in. I'm in.
But I do think we should
agree on a safe word.
Yes.
A get-out-of-jail-free
phrase in case one of us
feels uncomfortable
and wants to bail.
A getGreat idea. l-free
phWhat should we pick? us
Oof, well, it's gotta
be something specific,
but general enough that
we can say it casually.
Mm-hm. Oh! Merry Christmas!
Yeah, I think
that's gonna lead to
some misunderstandings.
Yeah, I think that's
Yes, it could.
Ooh, ooh! Rhubarb pie.
Okay, Marcus makes
one every single year,
and he has this very
secret recipe that
he refuses to share.
It'll be easy enough
secto bring up. hat
That's great.
"Rhubarb pie" it is.
Shake on it.
Wow, you smell amazing.
Is that...
gingerbread cookie?
Oh, yeah, that makes more sense.
Great.
Well, sounds like the, ah,
the cavalry is arriving.
Are you ready to meet
the rest of the family?
Ah, I doubt it.
- Merry Christmas, Andrew!
- Hi, Mom.
Ah! I gotta use the rest room.
- Merr-Okay, be quick. rew!
- H-Okay...
- What's going on?
- House tour. Duh.
Bryan, this is my
older brother, Andrew.
Hey, nice to meet you.
Ah, that's a firm
handshake, sir.
- Rest room.
- Okay, alright, yeah.
Great.
- He had to go.
- He really had to go.
Wow! Look at the...
many, many family members.
- Yes, yes.
- Merry Christmas.
Oh, thank you, Devi.
Just put it right there.
Thank you, okay.
Ah, hey, Aunt Lilly!
Who's, ah, who's
your new friend?
Oh, um...
This is...
Devi, and he is my...
ride share driver.
Thank you so much, Devi.
And who...
is this?
This is... Bryan.
Alright!
It's starting! It's starting!
Listen up! Listen up!
And with that...
Let the 23rd annual
Chamberlain Family
Christmas Olympics...
Begin!
Ah!
Ah...
I've missed something.
A day-long Christmas Olympics
was not on my
holiday bingo card.
Well, buckle up. It
gets very competitive.
And we have not even had the
opening ceremonies yet, so...
So, the hunt for the
Christmas tree star
And is just the appetizer? he
opening ce-Exactly! yet, so...
Aunt Lilly hid the star
somewhere in the house
last night, and we cannot
officially begin the games
until someone finds the star and
puts it on top of the tree.
Hm.
Look, I, I know you're
thinking, it's, ah,
it's kind of whacky.
No, I'm thinking
it's kind of fun.
Yeah, the star's not in here.
You've never won the
star hunt before, Jessie.
Why would we trust you?
I'm sorry, are you-are you
calling me a bad looker?
I didn't say it,
but you did say it.
- You did just say it.
- Hi, hi, I'm Shelly.
You'll get used to their
competitive sibling banter,
and then you'll tune
it out just like me.
Nice to meet you,
Shelly. I'm Bryan.
Well, I think we've spent
enough time in this room,
my darling, because as I
said, the star is not in here.
Oh, we will tell
you when we find it.
- It's on!
- Oh...
Yeah, okay, come on.
It is in here, I know.
Hey, hey, what's Jessie
told you about this guy?
Not much. It's,
it's not serious.
Mom says it's her new boyfriend.
That sounds pretty
serious to me.
She did, did she?
Boyfriend...
Ah, where, where is Mom?
Let's look in the dining room.
Ah, where, where s Mom?
Star, star, star, star, star.
- Any luck, Mom?
- Ah, with what?
I'm just setting up
starthe room.tar.
Oh, sure, sure.
As if you're not looking for
the star under the mattress.
I don't know what
you're talking about.
Oh, I am onto you,
Mom. All familial bonds
go out the window
during the Olympics.
Well, as they should.
This is obviously
very serious business.
Oh, yeah.
So... How did you guys meet?
Ah... Ah! It's so boring.
- Really.
- It's so boring.
So we should just keep
looking for the star.
Oh, no, no, I want
to hear the story
no matter how boring.
Oh, no, -Oh... want
to hear t-Ha.tory
- Ugh, okay.
- Sure.
- How did we...?
- Mm-hm.
Ugh, okay. Meet?
Jessie, ah, was, um,
checking out the
building that I live in.
Boring, like I said.
- Mm-hm.
- So, yeah, that's it.
You never mentioned that you
were looking to move, Jessie.
'Cause I'm not. It
was research for work.
- Yeah.
- Oh!
So you know a lot about
fiber optics, Bryan?
Not at all. Why would I?
Oh! 'Cause of...
Because of-yeah, so.
Yeah, obviously! My bad.
- He knows, he knows.
- I know, I know, um...
I was just pretending...
- He was.
- That I did.
So that I had an excuse
to keep talking to her.
Just to keep on chatting.
So it all started with a lie?
- Ooh!
- Oh! I wouldn't-
- I wouldn't say that.
- I wouldn't either.
In fact, I fessed
up like right away.
Right away. It was
like, no harm, no foul!
Psh! So, it was
all good with that.
That is the sweetest story ever.
- You may look...
- Ooh!
But you may not touch.
Yes, the kitchen is
Marcus's domain today,
and don't offer to help
because he has a system.
It's chaos, but it's my chaos.
- Noted.
- Yeah.
It-Hey... s, but
it-Hi.y chaos.
I've got a little
Christmas question for ya.
Christmas... question.
I've got a little
ChristmaOh, okay. n for ya.
Ugh.
Why are you guys not
looking for the star?
Because we're busy with things.
Get with the program, boys!
- You're not the boss of me!
- Oh, for heaven sakes!
It's the first event.
She scares me.
It's the frst event.
What? What?
So, you are not
telling anyone that
this is a blind date?
We are not. Look, Mom assumed!
And so, I just, you know...
Decided to lie to your family,
and now I am lying to them too.
Decided toNo, no, you can remain
to your familcompletely neutral.
I mean, you have
plausible deniability.
Right. What if
he hurts someone?
What, what if he takes
all the silverware?
He's not gonna do that.
And you know this because
you know him so well?
Look, this is a one-time,
one-day thing, and we're,
we're keeping the
mood light and breezy,
and it's, it's fun!
- Okay!
- Okay?
Here, come, yeah.
- Mm, that's nice.
- Okay.
- You good?
- I am cold!
- Okay, great.
- Okay.
- No luck, huh?
- Uh-uh.
Try this, it's my
cranberry sauce.
- Homemade.
- Oh...
So, what happens if no one
actually finds the star?
Oh, well, I guess then the...
Chamberlain Family Christmas
Olympics are canceled,
and I get to have a nice nap
before the serious
cooking begins.
Jessie'll turn this place over
before she lets that happen.
Okay, I've gotta change
out of this dirty apron
before I start cooking.
Isn't that the
point of an apron?
h*-h*-h*, not when you have
my collection, my friend.
Wow! How many
aprons do you own?
Ah, stopped counting
a long time ago.
Wait a sec...
Ah.
Bryan found the star!
There goes my nap.
Beginner's luck.
Pow!
The star has found its The star
has found its ay back to the tree.
Thank you, Bryan.
- Ah-ah!
- Well done, well done.
Welcome to the 23rd annual
Chamberlain Family
Christmas Olympics!
Welcome d annual
Alright, hats, everyone!
- Elf hat, elf hat!
- Lucky elf hat!
I like the bling.
- El -Thank you. at!
- Oh, thank you.
Just go with it.
Okay, leaderboard.
As you can see, there
will be 7 events
spread throughout the day.
And I decided to spice
things up a little bit.
The Christmas competition wheel!
Oh!
Um, so we won't know
what event to expect?
Because, usually
we know the order,
and then we can prepare.
Yeah, Jessie, it'll be fun.
Kind of fits with the
theme of the day, right?
Random guy, random games.
Your Rudolph ears
on are backwards.
- Of course they are.
- Yeah.
Without further ado, let us see
what our first event will be.
Ooh... Oh!
- Wrap battle.
- The wheel has spoken.
You will each get 5 minutes
to gather your supplies
from Laura's craft
room, except for Shelly,
You who will be judgingutes
to the event due tolies
from Laura's craft room,
her savvy decorating skill.
- Of course, of course.
- That's fair, that's fair.
From Laura's craft room,
her savAny questions? skill.
- Yes, newbie?
- Bryan.
Ah, is every event mandatory?
Or can we sit out, if we'd like?
What?
Alright, mandatory. Got it.
Back to you.
You're gonna go first,
newbie, with Jessie.
- Yes!
- Whoa, whoa, whoa!
That's preferential
treatment, Lilly.
Deal with it. 5
minutes starts...
Now! Go!
You two! Go! Go! Go!
- Where are we going?
- This way.
Wow! This is mind-blowing!
I'm more of a throw
it in a gift bag and
call it a day kinda guy.
Yeah, my family
does not do subtle.
Your Aunt Lilly is a character.
Ah, I know. She's the
family event planner.
So, when I was little,
Aunt Lilly got sick and
she wasn't up for as
many family events and,
when she got better,
we surprised her with
the Chamberlain Family
Christmas Olympics.
She was very, very
touched, but ah,
she thought there was
room for improvement.
- So she took over?
- Oh, yeah.
She sent a very
strongly worded email
to the entire family.
You got a little
glitter on your face.
Oh, that's not surprising, um...
Where is it?
Oh, that's not surAh... may I?
Thanks.
Time's up!
Next pair! Let's go!
Yeah, that's gonna
happen all day.
Hey, honey! No peeking!
Ha-ha. Pick some
good items, guys.
And...
- Go!
- Ah!
You have 5 minutes to wrap
an item of your choice!
Best wrap wins!
Ah! Marcus! That one hurt!
Okay...
I have places to go.
2 minutes, guys. 2 minutes!
That's a cool toy, but
it's impossible to wrap.
Rookie mistake.
- Dang it.
- Yeah.
D Yeah,. This is no better.
Whatever. I'll make it work.
What are you doing?
A little thing called winning.
- Oh.
Okay...
Um?
It's a fence.
Points for creativity, bud.
Okay, oh, very nice.
And this?
Wow.
Okay...
Alright, it is definitely
between these two.
So, I'm gonna have to go with...
Bryan!
Yeah?!
Okay, Bryan!
- I can't even see the tape.
- Thank you, thank you.
Okay, next event is in-
- 20 minutes.
- 20 minutes, 20 minutes!
Things to do, let's go!
Okay, well, I'm gonna do
some electrical work outside.
Hey, ah...
Wrap boy, you know anything
sabout exterior illumination?
- No, sir.
- Great, come on.
Let's go.
Good luck.
What am I looking at?
Christmas Olympics
closing ceremony!
Pow! Light show.
I synchronize all the
lights to Christmas music.
Seriously?
Oh, you think its nerdy.
No, I bet it's extremely cool.
It is extremely cool. I
promise you, you'll see.
Also, yeah, sure it's a
little nerdy, but, ah...
I don't care.
Hey, look, I wanted
to say I know...
me and my sister give
each other a hard time,
but she's one of the
most loyal people I know.
Once you've earned her trust,
but she's one of the she's
got your back forever.
And look, you seem
like a good dude.
I hope you are.
Jessie deserves that.
Alright, let's give
this another shot.
Come on, come on, come on.
AlriLet's work! give
thisLet's work! ot.
Work for me! No!
It's really impressive...
- When it's working.
- I bet.
See, this is my
contribution to the day.
Mom hosts, Marcus cooks.
Aunt Lilly does events.
Jessie... keeps
us on schedule.
I do the light show.
Aesthetics and scents.
Notice how every room in the
house smells subtly different?
I did.
Yeah, those are Shelly's
handcrafted soy candles.
Oh!
She's got a store
in that strip mall
on Stevenson Street.
- Warm Heart Candles?
- Yeah! The very one!
You've heard of it?
Warm Heart Candles?
Yeah... Wow. The very one!
Wow, that is, ah... very cool.
It is very cool.
Wow, that Want to know something Wow, that
Want to know something else that's cool?
She won small business
owner of the year,
home and goods
category last year.
It's... She works so hard.
Hm.
Alright. Let's
get this working.
Come on...
Oh, boy.
How did you get in here?
Okay, let me get this straight.
The woman you're on a
Christmas blind date with
is the sister-in-law of
the shop we're evicting?
Yeah, Warm Heart Candles.
The owner is here
with her family.
How did this happen?
You ever search
Warm Heart Candles
on your phone or click
on their social accounts?
Well, yeah, I'm sure I have.
I'm guessing the
dating app algorithm
data mined both your
search histories and
matched you as having
common interests.
That is terrifying.
MaHa-ha, isn't theing
internet wonderful?
Oof. Should I bail?
MaHa-h theing in
Absolutely not.?
Bryan, now is your
chance, right?
You get in good with
the in sister-in-law t.?
Bryan, now is your and
you get her to vacate.
It's Christmas Eve.
I'm not doing that.
Just think of how
impressed Don will be
if you wrap this all
up before the new year.
Can't do that. Okay?
That's manipulative,
and Jessie will think
I just set this whole thing up.
But you didn't!
And look, like, you only
met her like two hours ago.
I know, but it's complicated.
Oh, no. You like her.
- You dope!
- I do!
I do, I like her, alright.
She's smart, she's funny.
She, she is just the
right amount of weird.
She has a k*ller smile.
A weird laugh,
but it's adorable.
- She loves Christmas.
- But you hate Christmas.
Oh, that's not true.
I've just never had a family
experience like this before.
And, oh my gosh!
Burying the lead-
dude, I won a wrap battle.
AOkay, I've heard
Byou rap before.-
There is no way
you won anything.
And you know, man, if I'm
being honest with myself,
I bet I can win more.
It just kind of
depends on where the
Christmas competition
wheel lands.
Okay, you been hitting the
eggnog a bit hard, or what?
10-minute warning!
Okay, yoOkay, so ah, ng the
eggnog what was that? what?
Ah, that is the
10-minute warning.
I gotta go, bud.
Christmas Olympics are back on.
Go, team.
- Hey, Shelly.
- Oh, hi.
Hi, so, did Andrew give you
his big brother
speech out there?
It was friendly, but
vaguely threatening?
It's cool.
Jessie's happiness is
important to everybody.
I get it.
Well, she seems to genuinely
be having a good time today,
and I think you might
be the reason, Bryan.
Even if you are
just the blind date.
You know?
Eve Yes, Shelly knows all.
Hey, I wanted to tell you,
I've really been enjoying
the various Christmas scents
throughout the house.
Oh, have you? What's
your favorite?
Ah... well, I mean,
Winter Harvest
in the living room is
a strong contender.
But, Gingerbread Cookie
in the powder room-
A special place in my heart.
You really know your candles.
And I imagine it has gotta be
pretty difficult these days
having a retail shop.
You ever consider
pivoting to online only?
Ah, face-to-face interaction
is the whole point, Bryan.
After all, you
cannot smell a candle
over the internet, right?
Right.
I run monthly art classes,
and highlight local
crafts people, and I host
charity events sometimes.
This is not just
a store, it's...
it's a community.
A lot of people besides me
would be lost without it.
Thank you.
Oh! I see they put
you to work already.
Good.
Oh! I see they put
you to workalready.
Are you, um, are you
thinking of, of rhubarb pie?
No, nm-mm.
That's not a super
reassuring answer.
It's okay if you No,
nm-mm. want to go.
I mean, that's the deal we made.
But, I would like
it if you stayed.
Well, I mean, what
kind of competitor
bails after winning
the first event?
Right, yeah.
We got a legacy to protect.
- Exactly, yeah.
Plus, my family
really likes you.
I mean, they won't
once they find out that
I've been lying, about
us being a couple.
They're a resilient bunch.
I mean, I think it takes
a lot to upset them, so...
Okay, I'll show you
where to put that?
Yeah, yeah, please.
Okay, I'll show you
where to ut that?
Oh!
The Bake Off is done in pairs.
We bake now.
Judging is done at dessert time.
Everybody's name is
in this stocking.
The odd man out
will be the judge.
Evan, come and pick some names.
The odd man out
wilDad, and... dge.
Ev-Grandma. and
pic-Oh, yes! mes.
Oh, we got this, we got this.
That's a good team,
that's a good team.
Mom, and...
Goober.
Oh, be nice! She's no goober.
Me and... yes! Bryan!
- Let's go!
- Excellent!
Since Marcus is oh-so-busy
making our delicious dinner,
Jessie, you will be the judge.
- Yes!
- Are we ready?
Mm-hm.
Go!
Hope you brought your
A game because, ah,
I'm a pretty tough judge.
Especially when it
comes to baked goods.
Oh, okay.
Well, I'm feeling pretty
confident I can impress you.
Hey, Bryan! Hey,
Bryan! Oh, okay.
- Gotta go.
- Good luck!
Grab the chocolate.
Grab the crackers.
Crackers, chocolate, got
it. What are we making?
I know the way to
Aunt Jessie's heart.
- Just trust me, dude!
- Okay, dude.
Hey, your mom works pretty
hard this time of year, huh?
- I guess so.
- Hey, I got an idea.
What do you say we
make her day and
we let her win the event?
If my mom wins, that
means my sister wins.
No way. er - Come on, Evan!
Focus, man! Get your
head in the game!
Ugh!
As you all know, it is
through the generosity of
the Christmas spirit that
I'm allowing you plebian,
ham-handed cooks
the Cto have accesst that
I'm ato my gorgeous, bian,
well-appointed, tastefully
decorated kitchen.
There are some rules.
You may use the convection oven,
but only the convection oven.
You may use the This
is a no-passage zone.
My flans, which are in the oven-
the flans are very delicate,
and I don't want them disturbed.
They're like children sleeping
in a bunk bed at camp.
Do you want to
scare them? Don't.
Do not approach any
of those appliances.
The toaster's been unplugged.
You may not use it.
What's that, Mr. Horsy?
No, they don't need to
go in there, do they?
Time's 'a wasting, Marcus!
Alright...
- Go!
- Woo!
And let the Bake Off begin!
- What's first?
- Crackers.
Yeah, okay.
- Oh, saltines!
- Right? s.
So, we need some sugar...
- Macadamia nuts!
- I don't know if we have any.
That's walnuts.
- That is walnuts.
- I don'We need a lemon. e any.
The lemons are over there.
- That is walnuts.
- I doWhich one you want? any.
- Both.
- Both, I like that!
Mm!
Oh!
That baking session was intense.
Ah-ah, I cannot know anything
about what happened in there.
Because as a judge,
Ah-I must remain completelyng
abouneutral and impartial.re.
- Ah, fine.
- Mm-hm.
Ah-IEvan and I pretty muchyng
abounehave it locked up.l.re.
Yeah? We'll see about that.
- You make that?
- Yes, I did.
It was my third
grade craft project.
I worked so hard on that.
And then when I gave it
to my mom for Christmas
she, ah, she started crying.
And then I started
crying because
I thought that she
thought it was ugly.
AndYeah, I canrted
see her point.
I mean, not everyone can
make a popsicle stick frame.
It's nothing to
be ashamed about.
This is perfect. How dare you?
So, obviously she wasn't
crying 'cause it was ugly?
No, no.
No, she was crying because
she loved it so much.
And ever since then it's
had a very special spot
on the tree, front and center.
- That's sweet.
- Yeah.
My grandmother always
preferred our Christmas trees
to be symmetrical and
colour-coordinated.
Very formal.
You must find the Chamberlains
so messy in comparison.
You don't even know
the half of it.
You, you still have
your baking apron on.
I make it look good, don't I?
I mean, it, it looks good.
Also, I meant be
stuck in it forever.
Evan tied the knot, and I
think it's impossible to undo.
So you can't undo a knot
that a 10-year-old tied?
Oh, would you like
a crack at it?
- Yeah, sure.
- Step right up.
Okay... it's, it's
insanely tight.
- Told you.
- Wait...
It's really in there.
What the heck? Okay...
- How's that going for you?
- Wait! Hey!
Ooh! Got it. Tah-dah!
- Ooh.
- Oh!
Oh!
Oh, it's all broken! Ah!
- Let me see.
- Oh, thank you.
You know what, yeah,
I can fix this.
How? With a craft glue g*n?
I mean, wood glue with some
spring clips would be better.
Ah, for that, I would need
some more popsicle sticks.
Well, I think Evan used
all the popsicle sticks
in the vicinity during
the wrap battle.
- Right...
- Yeah, the manger scene.
Well, you know, it's still
mid-day on Christmas Eve.
Stores are open.
We could sneak out now while
everything's still baking.
No one would even
know we're gone.
Okay, yeah. Do you
want to take this off?
- Yes, please.
- Okay, yeah, I'll just, ah...
I'm strangling you. Oh, wait.
This has to get untied too.
- Okay, yeah, -Oh.l just, ah...
Score! Found
everything we needed.
You know, I thought you
were more of a business guy
in a suit than a
popsicle stick handyman.
- I contain multitudes.
- Oh, okay.
So, what does your company do?
We take old buildings
that are run down and
turn them into
affordable housing.
That's incredible.
I think we could be
more creative though.
Like, really focus
on the design,
and make buildings that
genuinely benefit the community.
That sounds like a
really smart, solid plan.
So, what's the problem?
Well, if I took over,
I'd want to be hands-on.
Like, on site working
with the contractors and
the teams, and that's
I'dnot what CEOs do.-on.
And part of me feels
obligated to carry on
exactly what my dad built,
the way he built it.
Maybe you're scared if
obtoo much changes, on
everything will go
wrong. I get that.
Yeah, you know, and
I just, I don't think
I want the life that he had.
Yeah, you k-Whoa! nd
I just, I don-Oh! hink
I wfe thatSorry.d.
- Thank you.
- Gotcha.
Well, we should, um,
probably get back to
my family's house before
they notice we're gone.
I should give him a buck, here.
Sure, yeah.
Hey, you want to see a
picture of me as a kid?
Yes.
Those are my grandparents.
Oh, my goodness.
You were adorable.
Oh, my-Hey, we
should preserve this
in its own popsicle stick frame.
Too bad I don't have
a tree to hang it on.
Well, that's not entirely true.
Come on, come on, come on.
WI think Marcust almost saw us.
Are you sure about that?
The tree looks
totally different now.
Yes, I am sure about it, and...
it fits in perfectly.
Um, just with the...
There.
- Hey, Jessie?
- Yeah?
I'm having a lot of fun.
Me too.
Hello?
Where is everybody?
Um...
That'll be Grandpop.
Where-Oh. verybody?
He retired from the Christmas
Olympics a few years ago,
and now he just
comes for the food.
Hm, man after my own heart.
Mm-hm. Ah, word of warning,
Grandpop is a bit
of a character.
Unlike the rest of your family?
Ah, touch.
- Hey, Grandpop!
- Hi...
- Ah, Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas.
Aw, nice to see you.
Can I take that for you?
Oh, thank you.
Ah, Grandpop, this is Bryan.
It's a pleasure
to meet you, sir.
Yeah...
ItYou're a lote
taller than Shawn.
Oh.
- Hey, Dad.
- Hi.
- Merry Christmas.
- I'm hungry.
- In the kitchen.
- Okay.
Oh, Aunt Lilly,
you didn't need to
get a ride share for Grandpop.
I would've been
happy to pick him up.
Oh, what are you talking about?
Dad loves ride share.
It makes him feel
like a celebrity.
Thank you, Devi.
It makes him feel
like a clebrity.
- They're...?
- Definitely.
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
Okay! Come on, guys! Let's go!
Listen up! Listen up!
The goal of Snowball Dodgeball
is to outlast your competitors.
It is a fine balance between
maintaining your snowball
supply and attacking.
- Yeah!
- Okay, okay.
Positions!
Go, go, go! Go, go, go!
Good luck! Good luck!
GoPlayers, ! Get
into position!
Snowball Dodgeball!
G- get int-Oh! sition!
Get him! Get him! Get him!
- Oh!
- Ha-ha!
- No!
- Oh!
I can't believe I hit
you! I always miss!
- Ow!
- Sorry, honey!
Worst thing you can do
in Snowball Dodgeball
is standing still! No!
What were you just saying?
Avenge me, Bryan!! Avenge me!
- I got one snowball left!
- Yeah, me too!
Hey, don't go easy on me.
- Oh, I'm not going to.
Look, I'm already top
of the leaderboard.
I don't know if you saw that.
- Yah!
- Oh!
Oh!
That's crazy.
- Huh!
- Okay.
So...
Does that mean it's a tie?
Oh!
Guess I did have
one more snowball.
- Dirty player.
- Woo!
Ah! Girls win! Girls win!
- Hey, man!
- Ah, finally!
I've been texting
you for an hour,
and Terri's parents are
gonna arrive any minute.
Oh, yeah, sorry.
We were in the middle
of Snowball Dodgeball.
Of course you were.
Why didn't, I, ah...
We werWhy didn'tiddle
of I think of that? ll.
I take it you didn't get the
draft eviction letter for
Warm Heart Candles
in your email?
No.
Okay, if you're gonna get
out in front of this thing,
you better call
Don and make sure
it doesn't get sent out today.
He wouldn't send out
an eviction letter
on Christmas Eve.
Are you sure about that?
He wanted to get this
business wrapped up
before the end of the year.
Okay, yeah, I'll handle it.
When? After the
next snowshoe...
pickle ball tournament thing?
That's ridiculous.
There's no such thing.
At least I don't think there is.
Merry Christmas, you weirdo.
Merry Christmas,
thinkbuddy. is.
Ah, what is going on, Haley?
Your boyfriend has
zero online presence.
- What?
- See for yourself.
Well... that's fine.
Lots of people don't
have social media.
It's okay, I trust him.
Even though you
clearly just met him.
I don't know what
you're talking about.
You have no pictures
of Bryan in your phone.
So... Wait?
How would you even know that?
You left it in the family room.
I looked through
your camera roll.
You're a snoop!
I prefer hacker.
Anyway, don't worry.
I won't tell anyone that
you hardly know him.
Thank you.
If it gets out that a
complete stranger is probably
going to win the Chamberlain
Family Christmas Olympics,
Aunt Lilly's gonna lose it.
Ooh, that is a very good point.
Look, just don't Aunt
worry about Bryan. it.
He's a really nice guy.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
Grandpa!
Let's spin the wheel. Okay!
- Couple's Quiz!
- Oh! Ah!
How well do you guys
know your partner?
- - CouplHuh?
- Quiz! We'll soon find out.
All right, what is Laura's
favorite Christmas song?
Could you hurry up,
We'llTolstoy? nd out.
Reveal.
Co -Oh! , We'l
-Very good. out.
Second question is,
"What is your favorite
Christmas treat?"
Reveal.
Oh! Oh!
Okay, first question is movies.
Good luck.
Reveal!
- Oh! Aw...
- Oh.
- That is my favorite movie.
- Oh, that's not gonna work.
- Close.
- I forgot, yeah.
What is Jessie's
favorite type of skiing?
Reveal!
Aw!
- Darn.
- Reveal!
Jessie never wears gloves!
What is your favorite
Christmas dessert?
Oh! I know this.
And, reveal!
Rhubarb pie, boom!
Oh, wow, wow, wow, wowie.
Yeah, I never said
that I love it.
But it's the family's
traditional Christmas pie?
Marcus makes it ever year.
Yes, I do.
And, everybody loves it,
except for Jessie because
she's deathly allergic to it.
- Oh.
- Yep.
How long have you
been dating anyway?
I mean, you don't seem to know
anything about each other.
Oh, just shoosh, Marcus.
Is this game over yet?
Well, it is now, and
by a wide margin.
The winners are
Marcus and Laura.
Congratulations!
The re I didn't
expect this at all!
Co-!
Sorry, I kinda blew it.
Can't win 'em all.
I'm gonna, um, I'm just
gonna go get some air.
Okay.
- Hey.
- Hey.
You okay?
Yeah, um, I was just
wondering why you
can't seem to be
found anywhere online?
Haley did some sleuthing.
Oof, I wish I had her
help a few months ago.
What happened was I had
Haa credit card stolen, g.
And all of my
accounts got hacked.
So, I had our lawyers
just remove everything,
to protect my identity and
the company from fraud.
Oh, that's awful.
Oh, yeah, it was a whole mess.
Well, thank you for explaining.
Oh, yeah, it was
Yeah. le mess.
Any other potential red
flags that we should discuss?
None that I can think of.
Hi. None that I-Hi. think of.
Um, Jessie, can you help
me with the table settings?
- I can help.
- I think we can handle it.
UmOkay. I'll see if Andrewe
with needs some help. gs?
Hey, what's up?
You tell me.
I want to know exactly
who that man is.
- What?!
- Okay, okay, okay!
So, I did just meet
Bryan this morning.
Technically it's -
Oa blind date. ay!
Jessica Margaret Chamberlain!
- This is Christmas!
- I know.
You brought a total stranger
into our house on Christmas!
I know, I know, I know,
but it turned out great.
I mean, Bryan's awesome,
you said so yourself.
I don't understand
why you did this.
You know why.
Aunt Lilly was gonna
cancel everything, and I,
I really didn't want
the family to be upset
or to blame me, or...
Honey, no one is
gonna blame you.
The family would be fine.
I think it's you who
doesn't want to be upset.
Or reminded.
Does Bryan know...
about Shawn?
Of course not. We just met.
- You have to tell him.
- No, Mom.
I just want this
Christmas to be like
every other year. Is that...
Is that too much to ask?
I suppose not.
Anyway, you're both selling
the boyfriend-girlfriend act...
- quite well.
- Yeah...
Wait, really?
Yeah, I caught some
of those looks.
You both seem smitten.
Maybe you should give
it an actual chance.
Who knows what could happen.
Oh, hey, hey, hey.
Everyone... Hello.
It's hard to believe that
another year has passed and
we're celebrating
Christmas once again.
Laura and I started
dating in the spring,
and so, by the time my first
crazy Chamberlain
Christmas rolled around,
I knew all of you pretty well.
I quickly realized how
fortunate I was that you...
accepted me into your lives.
I But I still was notw
fortprepared for the way...
this family
celebrates Christmas.
Oh, I can relate.
Making this meal every year for
my most favorite people
in the world is...
the best gift I
could ever receive.
My E in the w Ah! is...
And although Christmas
is a time to reflect
about the past, it is
also a time look forward.
And, let new people in.
Mm-hm.
Okay, so...
To us.
To us.
Cheers.
Merry Christmas.
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
All right, thank
you. And eat...
And be merry.
So, um, did you do
a Christmas meal
with your grandparents?
Yeah, on Christmas Day.
And, on Christmas Eve
night, my dad and I would
get Christmas takeout,
just the two of us.
Aw, that's really nice.
Yeah, it was.
So, do you know how
your dad said that
he wanted you to
run the business?
Mm-hm.
Did he ever say, "You have
to do it just like me" or...?
Ah... no.
I don't think he did.
Then, um, maybe you don't.
You know, deep down
I think I know that.
It's just, um-Thank you.
Well, I don't have a
table full of people
willing to pick me
up if I mess it up.
Dang! I forgot to put
out tthe cranberries. ple
I'll get 'em. Yeah,
yeah, you sit.
Where, ah, where are they?
Um, ah, second
shelf in the fridge.
- You got it.
- Thanks, Bryan.
- Every year I do that.
- I know.
- You got it.
- Thn.
Huh.
I should've put
that away by now.
- It's a nice picture.
- Hm.
Who's the guy?
Hm...
You'll have to ask
Jessie about him.
Hey, you found the cranberries.
- I did.
- Thank you.
Hey, you found the cranberries
Oh! Woo!
Hey, how does someone win
at walking in the woods?
Ah, you just get a
point for participating.
Hey, can I ask about Shawn?
How did you find out?
The picture in the kitchen.
And, Grandpop mentioning Shawn.
Right. You know, when
you put it like that,
it seems pretty obvious.
We went to the same
university at the same time,
but ah, we actually didn't
meet until like years later.
Life's funny like
that, isn't it?
So, on our second
date, we went to-
We went to the
amusement park because
Shawn had never been on
a roller-coaster before,
which I just thought was crazy.
Shawn-Hm. never been on
a rol-Yeah. aster before,
And after a lot of convincing,
I did get him to go on one.
- He loved it.
- Oh, of course.
And after a lot of convincing,
I did get hYes, yes, yes, yes.
About two years
ago we got engaged.
And, um...
I remember we were
picking out a date
for our wedding
when he told me that
he hadn't been feeling-
hadn't been feeling
well for a while.
Went to the doctor
and, everything...
everything after that
happened really quickly.
And then he was...
then he was gone.
I'm really sorry
I didn't tell you.
Please don't apologize.
You didn't need to
tell me anything.
And even if you had told
me everything right off,
I still would've wanted to come.
And evenThis day hastold
me evebeen incredible. f,
I still would've wane.
I don't know what I
expected really, but I...
I definitely didn't
expect to like you...
so much.
I'm just wondering
if you're ready to
pursue anything.
If you're ready to I
really thought I was.
But maybe I'm just too scared.
I get that.
I think I just need a little
time to think about it.
Of course.
Here's to hoping.
Yeah.
Bryan, Merry Christmas!
I'm just on my way out.
Yeah, hey, I'm sorry to
interrupt your evening, Don.
Um, look, I've been thinking
about Warm Heart Candles,
and um, I've learned a few
things about the owner and
her family-we need to help them.
Well, like I said, I'm
all ears for a solution.
- Do you have one?
- Not yet.
I, I need some more time.
Just, please, tell
the lawyers not to
Isend out thee
eviction letter, okay?
Unfortunately, it's too late.
I've already approved
that letter, hours ago.
It's likely been
emailed already.
I've already approved
that lers ago.
Alright, call me
if you need me..
- Merry Christmas.
- You too.
Thanks for picking up.
- Merry Christmas.
- Youtoo.
Hey!
- Hey...
- Oh.
He !
I think I need to,
ah, rhubarb pie.
Right.
I think I thought
everything was okay because
we talked about Shawn, but um...
Oh, no, that's all good.
This has nothing
to do with that.
OThen, thwhat is it? od.
This has nothing Or,
did I do something?
No, of course not.
Jessie, you are amazing.
Your family is amazing.
I've had a great time with you.
This has easily been
the best Christmas that
I have had in...
Well, I guess this has
been the best Christmas
I've ever had.
- Right.
If I'm being honest,
so thank you.
I just think I, ah, I should go.
Well, um, it was
nice to meet you.
You too.
Okay, you two quit
your smooching because
it's time for Jessie
to judge the Bake Off,
and Evan is waiting
for his partner, Bryan.
Oh, ah, actually, Aunt
Lilly, I was just leaving.
No, you're not.
Yes, Aunt Lilly,
he, he really is.
Yeah, not a chance.
So, you get your coat off,
get your bootie in the kitchen.
It's the Bake Off.
This is serious!
Haley, Evan, let's go!
You better get your
bootie in the kitchen.
You better get your
bootie in he kitchen.
Mm-hm.
[ShellyMm-hm.
This was not an easy decision.
A lot of thinking,
pondering, tasting.
But I have decided on a winner.
Drum roll, please.
- Number 1!
- Yeah!
Yeah, Bryan! Yes! I knew it!
I told you not to put
walnuts in the brownies, Mum.
- I'm sorry.
- No one likes walnuts.
Ha-ha.
- Oh, my gosh.
- What's wrong?
- Ah, what?
- What's wrong?
Ah, nothing.
What do you mean,
nothing? Is it the store?
No, it's fine.
Congratulations.
My little walnut. Sorry.
Your mother doesn't need to
worry about walnuts right now.
I'll go check on her.
Your mother doesn't need to
worry about wlnuts right now.
Hey, you okay?
Yeah, it's just
stuff with the store,
but I am handling it.
Do you want to talk about it?
- No.
- No?
No, I do not want
to bother you with
my silly candle
business problems.
Shelly, you are
not bothering me.
And you know, when
Shawn got sick
you were really
good to me, and I...
I'd like to be there
for you in the same way.
Warm Heart Candles
is being evicted.
Evicted?
Yeah, a new developer
has bought the building,
and everybody has left it
except for me, and I...
it's impossible to find
a retail space right now.
Especially now, and
I'm just scared that
I'm gonna lose my
whole business.
Oh, Shelly.
I'm gonna lose my
wholebusiness.
Hey, no matter what happens,
we are all there for you, okay.
How did you, r how
did you find out?
We are all there Ah, an email...
Can, can I see? How
did-Yeah. ind out?
Can, can I see? How
did-Yah. ind out?
- Oh, no.
- What's wrong?
Can, can I see? How
did-Yah. ind out?
Shelly, I know who
the developer is.
Okay! You're up
next for Carol-oke!
Here's your song... hit it!
Joy to the world
the lord is come
Let earth-
release her ring!
- Oh, sweetie.
- Wow.
- What, what? That's not it?
- No!
Not even close, Grandma.
Ah, well, it should be.
Okay, newbie, you're up next.
Oh, I... I think
I'm gonna pass.
I'm not really a
Christmas carol guy.
That's why it's funny, Bryan.
Yeah, no, seriously
I think I'll pass.
- No, you can't pass.
- What are you, shy?
I bet someone has a
lovely singing voice.
You know, I just,
I don't want to.
I think that we should
probably let Bryan pass,
if he wants.
I bet he has a lot on
his mind right now.
Jessie, can I, ah, speak
with you privately, please?
Go ahead.
Tell my family the truth.
My, ah, my company
develops real estate,
and we purchased
the building that
Warm Heart Candles is in.
And they're evicting
Warm Heart Candles
as of January 1st.
- Ah...
- What?
- What?
- What?
I am so sorry,
okay. That notice,
it came from our lawyers.
I did not approve it.
But you knew who she was.
Not at first. I,
I had no idea.
But you found out
at some point today.
Yes.
And then you failed
to mention it.
Yes.
And t ailed t Back that up.
You had to know what
he did for a living.
How did this not come up?
Um...
Well, the truth is that...
Bryan is not my boyfriend.
In fact, we just
met this morning.
This is a blind date.
A total stranger
is about to win the
Chamberlain Family
Christmas Olympics?
That is not the biggest
concern right now.
- Well, it is to me!
- Lilly, Lilly!
Bryan's been a lovely
addition to this day.
Oh, you knew he was a
stranger all the time.
I figured it out, and
Jessie confirmed it.
Jessie just wanted us all to
have a fun family Christmas.
You knew about Bryan too?
Well, I have a secret too.
Devi and I are dating.
- We know!
- Tell me a new one.
Weloo. DEveryone knows that...
- Oh, you knew?
- Tell m-Yeah. w one.
- This is a hot mess.
- And I'm gonna go so viral.
Our business, this
is us together!
I know that, I know that, but...
You haven't...
I know that,
I can't trust you right now.
Hey.
Hey...
I am so sorry, Jessie.
Your family's amazing,
and you have been so welcoming.
And now you're all
fighting because of me.
Look, it's, it's not
only because of you.
Every Chamberlain Christmas
kind of ends up like this.
They'll get over it.
Bryan, why didn't you tell
me about Warm Heart Candles
once you'd made the connection?
Honestly, I thought that
I could get ahead of it,
save the day, and you'd
never have to know.
But it didn't quite
work out that way.
What a mess.
Yeah.
What
That's my ride.
Hey. You don't have to leave.
You want me to stay?
Merry Christmas, Jessie.
Due to unforeseen circumstances,
it appears the
Chamberlain Family
Christmas Olympics
champion is...
- Haley!
- Ah!
Huh? How?!
She crushed "Joy To The
World" at Carol-oke.
- We all heard it.
- Boo!
Come and get your grand
prize, sweetheart.
Wow, what an honor.
You're never gonna finish that.
- Oh, she'll share.
- In your dreams.
How is that fair? Boo!
Enough, you two.
You know, there's still time
for Santa Claus to change
his mind if he hasn't
given up on us already.
Let's just stop pretending
that everything's okay here!
Okay, um, I think
it's probably time for
the closing ceremonies, right?
What's the point, Jessie?
No, let's shut this
down, cpull the plug. ht?
No, Andrew, you do the
light show every year.
- We have to do it.
- I don't care!
Jessie, Andrew, that's enough.
What if we just have
one thing be the same
this Christmas as
every other year?
Please.
This Christmas as
every oter year?
Okay, I'll talk to her.
Ah, there you are.
Hi.
What's this?
It's a letter from Shawn.
He, ah, brought it
in the hospital.
He told me I wasn't allowed
to open it until now,
my first Christmas without him.
He was such a good man.
Yeah.
He was And he loved you.
And he loved our family.
He was And we all loved him too.
But we can't change
what happened.
And we can't live in the past.
I know.
- Oh, dear.
- Yeah.
Why didn't you
tell Bryan to stay?
Mom, I was not
expecting any of this.
I mean, this whole
blind date Christmas
was supposed to be a joke.
And now, I mean... blindistmas
Mom, it is ridiculous to
have feelings this quickly.
And so soon after Shawn.
Mom, it is ridiculous to
halt's been almost a year...
Mom, It really feelss to
halt'slike yesterday.year...
I know.
Mom, It really feelss to
halt'slike yeterday.year...
- Can I confess something?
- Yeah.
When your father and I divorced,
I was convinced I was
supposed to be alone.
Forever.
That's just the way
it was supposed to be,
for the rest of my life.
And I made peace with that.
I even counted on it.
And then I met Marcus,
and that set the I
idea of my futuret.
Right out the window.
Right.
It's hard to be vulnerable.
And to...
It's harlet fate... nerable.
Take its course.
How did you know that
it would work out?
I didn't.
I still don't.
I still don't.
But I, I stay hopeful and,
we work hard at
our relationship.
That's all you can really do.
You're still wearing
your engagement ring.
Taking it off just
feels so final.
Shawn will always
be a part of you,
and part of this family,
and it's okay if you
b want to move on.
And let go.
When you're ready.
Whe eady.
- Thanks, Mom.
- My darling.
Oh, honey, W
honey, honey. ady.
You're always my baby.
Hey, Devi, can you pull over?
Yeah, right here. Thanks.
Perfect, thank you.
Just give me a minute.
Keeg, hey, sorry, buddy.
I know it's late. Do you
remember that building
we worked on a couple years ago?
Bright Star?
Yes, yes, that one.
Do you still have the
blueprints on your laptop?
Great, can you send them
over to me right now?
Thank you, pal.
You're a life saver.
Come on, come on.
Everybody, the show's
about to begin.
You don't want to miss it.
- You alright, Grandpa?
- Easy, Pops.
I almost went into
a turkey coma there.
Alright.
- Are we ready?
- Ah... I think so.
Andrew, please.
Okay, let's do this.
Okay. Okay.
You can do it, Andrew.
Come on, buddy. You got it.
My dearest family, welcome to
the closing ceremony light show!
Hit it!
Aw! Oh, wow.
It's supposed to go
better than this.
- Give me one sec.
- Andrew?
[Marcus Hold on, upposed
to g hold on, hold on. s.
Oh! Oh, oh, oh!
SANTA, BABY
SOUNDS LIKE A
LIGHTS ARE SHINING
OH SO MANY AND BRIGHT!
FEELING THE JOY,
SEEING THE MAGIC
IT'S IN THE AIR
I GOTTA HAVE IT!
- Amazing!
- Well done, Andrew!
Well done!
GONNA BE MERRY AND BRIGHT!
Ah!
GONNA Andrew, you know
AND BRI love this song.
Of course, I know
you love this song.
- Thank you.
- Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
Make him dance. Come on!
Grandpop!
BELLS ARE RINGING
SOUNDS LIKE A
WONDERFUL TIME
LIGHTS ARE SHINING
OH SO MANY AND BRIGHT
What are you doing here?
- I just missed you.
- Oh...
You really outdid
yourself this year.
Thanks.
I shouldn't have kept
a secret from you.
I'm so sorry, I
just, I wanted to
get through the holidays
without any stress.
With this crowd?
Not a chance.
I don't know what's
gonna happen now.
Me neither.
But we're gonna face
it together, okay?
Thank you, thank you!
Thank you, thank you.
Thank you, thank you.
Thank you, thank you.
That was freaking amazing!
Bryan?
I mean, seriously, Andrew,
I have literal chills.
Me too! Fantastic!
I mean, thanks, man.
It's pretty-Wait, wait, wait.
What are you doing
back here, dude?
Oh, right, wow.
I was so blown away by that
I completely lost track.
Um, Shelly...
I wl know I can't changehat
I cowhat happened andck.
The upset that it's caused you.
I'm sorry.
But, I do think I have found
a way to save your store.
Really?
I just need some
space to work it out,
like a table or something.
Okay, guys, why don't
we clear some space
off the table? Come
on, let's get inside.
Clear the dining
room table, let's go.
Everyone up, let's
go! You okay, hon?
- I'm good.
- Okay.
I hope it's okay
that I came back.
I just, I have to
try and fix this.
Maybe you just needed a
little family support.
Yeah.
Come on.
- That was so good.
- It's pretty amazing, right?
Thanks, hon.
This better be good, buddy.
Thanks, Andrew.
Oh, Don, thank you for coming.
I'm sorry, I know it's late.
Everybody, this is Don.
He's a colleague of mine.
Yeah, well, you sounded
serious on the phone,
but now...
I'm just wondering if
you've been Christmasing
a little too much, Bryan.
You have no idea, Don.
What's going on?
This is Shelly Chamberlain
and her family.
Ah, she is the owner
of Warm Heart Candles.
I wanted you to
meet the people that
we're impacting with
our development.
As I said, it's done.
The lawyers already sent
the eviction notice.
Right. We're not evicting
Warm Heart Candles.
- Bryan.
- Don...
The company has my
name on it, remember?
Do you have a concrete
alternate idea?
I do, come take a look.
So, I'm thinking that we
reconfigure the building
so that the ground floor
is all retail space.
The footprint-
Right, I have run the numbers,
and with some modifications,
we can make it work.
I had Keegan send the
blueprints from the
Bright Star development
and they are very similar.
Zoning... Will be
a pain in the butt.
- It always is.
- Yeah, that's true.
Yeah, but what happens to my
shop while you're building?
Right, ah, not a problem.
We will just find you a
temporary pop-up location
at one of our
commercial properties.
And, as soon as the
building is done,
you will have the first
right of refusal for the
same square footage
of your current place
at the same price.
Meanwhile, Mattison can rent
out the rest of the retail
spaces to small businesses
in the community.
That's gonna increase appeal
across the board.
Well, it's definitely
good optics.
I like it. I can
make this work.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
Alright.
Yeah? What do you think, Don?
It's your company, Bryan.
It only really matters
what you think.
Well, I ah...
I think we can make it work too.
Ah! Yes!
Your father would be proud.
Thank you.
Can I go home to my family now?
Absolutely. I
will show you out.
- Hey.
- Hey.
So, I've been thinking
about some things.
What things?
Things that are changing.
Tough stuff.
Things tha Yeah. changing.
Shawn really wanted
me to be happy and
find someone to be with, and...
I really didn't think
it was possible.
Not until I met you.
I really didn't think
it was pssible.
Today has been crazy,
and my family is...
a lot.
But, um...
- Enh.
- Yeah.
The whole reason I wanted to do
a blind date
Christmas is because
my family means the world to me,
and the person I'm supposed
to be with needs to
fit in with that, you know?
I know that we just met, but...
I really want to get
to know you more.
And, I hope that
you feel the same.
Of course I do.
Um...
Well, it looks like you're
the true Chamberlain Family
Christmas Olympic
champion, Bryan.
She knows my name.
Mm-hm.
I'm definitely gonna
crush you next year.
You mean I'M gonna
crush him next year.
Well, let's not get
ahead of ourselves.
Yeah, we haven't even been
on a proper date yet, so...
Make some plans then.
None of you are
invited, by the way.
Aw!
Just, no. Okay...
See you in there.
- Yeah.
- That's great.
Oh, oh, okay. Well,
we'll be in here.
Right inside, if you need us.
Yeah.
So, ah... What do you say?
Can I take you out next week?
Mm-hm... Wait.
Are you asking me
out on a first date
New Year's Eve?
- Oh.
- Too late. I accept.
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