Checkin’ it Twice (2023)

[bunniefuu]

♪



Hey! Yeah, I just landed.

Hey babe. So, how's it being home?

Uh, so far so good.

You're still flying out tomorrow morning, right?

I promised everyone they'd finally get to meet you.

Yes. But there is something else I have to tell you.

Okay. What?

Do you want the good news or the bad news first?

Oh... jeez. I... I don't know, bad.

I didn't land the Kingstead Building.

What? They... they said they weren't making any decisions

until the new year.

I know.

Well, what's the good news?

I got it.

Are you kidding me?

No. I closed this morning.

Wait. I'm on a flight for five hours and you decide

that's an appropriate time to poach my client?

No. It isn't personal. It's just that they trust me

a little bit more with this level of responsibility.

Wow.

There actually is one other thing.

I know you really want me to spend the whole week

out there...

but I sort of promised Laurence

that I would take him to that really fancy sushi restaurant.

Well, you're supposed to be my partner.

My teammate.

Not go behind my back

and steal a client I've been working on for two months.

Ash, come on. We can get past this.

It isn't personal, Trevor.

It's just become very obvious

that you are not ready for this level of responsibility.

Yeah, I just landed. I'm in Idaho Lake, or...

Idaho Creek, or... something with Idaho and water.

That's great, Scott.

Yeah. So, hey, if I get called up to this Boise team,

there's a game the 24th in Tucson.

I was thinking I could drive up to Phoenix and meet you.

You don't have to do that.

I thought you wanted me

to spend Christmas with your family.

This... this is our chance.

I wanted you to want to spend Christmas with us.

But it's become pretty clear that's just not who you are.

Do you wanna come here?

We could find a nice Chinese restaurant.

Scott, you're not hearing me.

I admire your ambition,

we just don't have the same goals in life.

So, you're cutting me.

Hey, look on the bright side.

At least now you can have a real, fresh start

out there in Idaho... whatever it's called.

Yeah. Can't wait.

Bye Scott.

See ya.

♪

Oh... um...

[bell dings]

[bell dinging repeatedly]

Okay. I think they heard you.

[cashier] Be there in a second.

Sorry. It's just, it's, uh...

it's... it's been a bit of a morning.

Yeah, tell me about it.

Well, I've just been traded to what I can only assume

is the fishing capital of the world.

I just got off the phone...

You didn't mean literally.

No.

Sorry.

No, it's okay.

Look, I know this place can be a little jarring at first

but, you know, we've got some of the best hockey fans

in the country. So...

It's that obvious. Huh?

Yeah, well the stick and the single duffel

kinda gave it away.

Sorry about the wait. Cash or card?

[in unison] Card.

Thanks.

So, you on business or something?

No, no.

I'm just here visiting family for the week.

I grew up here but I've been in New York the last five years.

Hmm.

You should come to a game.

Not that I'm gonna play for them for very long.

Oh no?

Nah, it's kind of a formality, you know.

Once they kinda see me in action

they're probably gonna fast track me up to Boise.

And after that it's just one stop to the NHL.

Well, it sounds like you've got a very bright future

ahead of you.

- There you go. - Thank you.

[phone pings]

Oh.

Oh, and that's my ride.

Welcome to Idaho Falls.

So, I'll see you at the game then.

[gasps] Julie! and Becca! Hi!

Ash.

Oh.

You look so... sophisticated.

Is that a compliment?

You always look gorgeous! Just a little less Idaho Falls.

Grandma knitted you a new scarf.

Oh my, she did. I love it.

- Hi. - Hi.

Oh my gosh, you smell so good.

Do I?

Yeah. That must be some secret shampoo

that they only sell to folks on Saks Fifth Avenue or something.

[all laughing]

You know it's not a real avenue, right?

Oh.

Well, doesn't matter. I'm just so happy to see you.

Me too.

Oh hey, congrats on your real estate license.

- Oh. - That's awesome.

Well, I'm no big fancy agent like you

but it sure beats waiting tables at the Drunken Puck.

Oh yeah, do not remind me of that place.

[all laughing]

So, how are you? How's Trevor?

Good. Great!

I'm great. Uh... everything is really good.

Tell me what's new and exciting in Idaho Falls.

Um... Oh!

[in unison] We got a new water treatment plant.

Wow. That sounds important.

[all laughing]

Well, to be honest, the most exciting thing is

is that you're here.

- We miss you. - I miss you too.

- Yeah. - Mm-hmm.

Come on. I'm so glad you're here.

[Mom] We're so happy to have you back.

You look so...

Pale.

Mom!

[all laughing]

No. That's... that's fair.

I have been holed up in the office a lot lately.

Well, at least you've got Trevor in the office with you.

Your father and I have been running the store together

for 30 years now and that's turned out pretty well.

Yeah, but it's not like we actually work together.

I mean, it's the same broker but it's really just...

it's everyone for themselves.

That's too bad. He still flying in tomorrow?

Um...

Yeah. Yeah, we just have to figure out his flight.

Well, I'm sure he's worth the wait.

Well, he'd better be, 'cause any guy that dates

my little sister better treat her the way that she deserves.

Like my Dave treats me.

Did someone say my name?

Hey! There he is.

Hey. Welcome home, little sis.

Thank you. Good to see you.

Oh... great fruitcake, Grandma.

Aunt Ashley!

Hey, there's my wild man. What are you up to today?

Dad and I are going to play some hockey.

You should come with.

Ah... well, I would but I promised your grandpa

I'd help him out at the store.

But I hear that you're playing

in the big Christmas game this year?

You're going to watch?

Uh, yeah.

I mean, someone's gotta keep the ref on their toes.

Okay Parker, let's roll.

See you later.

Bye! Have fun.

Don't drink too much hot chocolate

and don't break any bones.

He won't, babe.

I wasn't talking to him.

[all laughing]

Hey, Scott!

Assistant Coach Gus. How you doing?

My ankle still hurts, my girlfriend broke up with me

and I'm playing hockey in Idaho Lake.

Um... Idaho Falls.

Idaho Lake's about 20 miles up the road.

Great fishing though.

But, uh, you gotta use night-crawlers,

them lures ain't gonna help you at all up there.

Okay.

Now, what else we got for you Mr. Briggs?

Hey... you have any relation to Wayne Briggs?

Yeah. He's my dad.

Well, ain't that something.

Two time NHL defenseman of the year.

Stanley Cup champion.

Hey, isn't he up for the Hall of Fame here in a few days?

Ah, somebody said something about accommodation's

free for the first month.

Oh, got that for you right here, here you go.

Here's this for you.

Now, there's a main house on the property,

you got a little cottage in the back.

Perfect.

And being as how you've got a game in five hours,

we should get you out there with the rest of the team.

[sighs]

[Coach] That's it, that's it. Good job!

Come on Zetner, move your feet!

[whistle blowing]

[Coach] Alright boys, bring it in! Bring it in!

Now this is Scott Briggs.

He just got traded here from the East Coast Hockey League.

Hey, I played in the ECHL. What team were you on?

It'd be a lot easier to tell you

what teams I didn't play for.

[all laughing]

Hey. How old are you, Grandpa?

You looking for a fight, son?

Maybe. You wanna start something or what?

Ah, ah, ah... settle down Pierre.

Back it up.

Alright. Let's give Briggs here a big Fighting Trout welcome.

[sticks clacking on ice]

Let's get back to practice

and, uh, Pierre... how about you lead us in the drills? Let's go.

Have fun out there.

♪

[door bells chime]

Dad! Hi.

Hey. There she is.

Oh, it's so good to see you, kiddo.

It's good to see you too.

Mom said that you could use some help with the Christmas stuff?

Well you know me, I never could turn down a set of extra hands.

So how's the job going?

You sell the Empire State Building yet?

Ah, you know I'm still working on that one.

Well, we all need to stop and smell the pine cones

every now and then.

Or every day if you work here.

Your mom said the boyfriend had some kind of a delay?

Uh, yeah. Something like that.

Well, silver lining, that means you have tonight wide open.

Dad, I don't know.

Oh, I know it's not a fancy NHL game...

but tonight's should be a good one

and the whole family's gonna be there.

I was just hoping to stay home and relax a bit.

What's not relaxing about a hockey game?

[both laughing]

Okay, I'll be there.

You know I can't pass up a night with the family.

Mm-hmm. That's my girl.

Oh, I almost forgot.

Your mom wants a fresh wreath for the front door.

You mind picking one up from Chuck's while I close up here?

Of course.

Thanks.

Aren't you a little old

to still be chasing the dream still, pops?

Hey, you didn't hear? 32 is the new 22.

I'm just coming into my prime.

Now that's what I'm talking about,

great practice today, boys.

We'll see you all in a few hours.

Oh, uh... right. One more thing.

As most of you already know, tomorrow starts

the long-standing Fighting Trout tradition.

We'll be hosting a series of holiday events

for the community, leading up to the big jamboree.

Gus is handing out the schedules.

And as always I expect all of you to be your kindest,

most courteous selves,

and hopefully we'll have a little fun in the process.

Uh, hey Coach.

Um... no offense, I'm... I'm not much of a holiday guy.

Any chance I could just get more rink time while you guys are out

singing carols and handing out candy canes to the locals?

Those locals come out and support us all year long.

And they happen to be paying your salary at the moment.

So, I don't think it's too much to ask

to show a little gratitude.

I just wanna show gratitude by playing my tail off

out on the rink.

Briggs...

every player who walks through my door

has the exact same goal as you, to get the heck outta here.

But guess what?

Nobody gets to Boise unless I put 'em on the ice

and I don't put nobody on the ice

unless they can act like a part of this team.

I don't care who their dad is.

Now... do you wanna be a part of this team or not?

Yes.

Good answer.

Now hit the showers, you guys stink!

After tax that will be... $57.23.

Oh, sorry.

I can help pay for that if you're struggling, dear.

Oh, uh... no. No, that's okay.

I... I promise I'm very financially responsible.

Is that why you're using a card with the name

Scott Briggs on it?

What? Let me see that.

Sorry. Since it's not your card

I have to hold onto this for now.

Uh... okay. Well look, I... I'm sorry.

I have no idea who Scott Briggs is.

Yes, I do.

Yeah. I do. It's the guy from the airport.

It's the guy from the airport. The woman switched our cards.

She switched our cards.

Great. That'll be $57.23.

I have $1.50.

Can any of you help out this poor, young woman?

You know what? It's fine.

Who's next?

Hi.

Wow, you guys...

you guys really like to fill up before a big game, huh?

Thanks for buying, Scott.

Yeah.

Well, you know, I didn't really make

the best first impression back there.

So I wanna show you all

that I am in fact a stand-up, decent guy.

This isn't your debit card.

What?

It says Ashley Derrieux on it.

I don't know an Ashley Derrieux.

And yet you have her debit card.

The woman!

Uh, the woman at the airport must've...

she must've mixed up the cards.

Ah.

Can any of you boys pay for this?

Well, hold on. I... guys...

Well, maybe I... guys, don't...

Okay, you know, well I'll get the next one.

How about that, huh?

I'll... I'll... I'll get the next one.

It's on me next time.

Could happen to anybody.

It should be a fun game tonight.

[hockey organ music playing]

[applause and cheers]

[organ Christmas music]

[Announcer] Here comes... he's cutting in.

... oh, struck down by Cairns.

That's going to be a replay at center ice, a penalty shot.

Cairns get's a penalty shot with 59 seconds left in the third period.

This is a big moment for Idaho. Let's see what happens.

[whistle blows]

[crowd cheering]

[Announcer] And it's no good. No goal for the Trouts.

[hockey organ music playing]

Briggs. Your line's up.

Let's go.

Well... how's it feel to be back

in the old Trout pond, honey?

You know, it's actually not bad.

I've been dealing with real estate sharks for so long

that it's just nice to be around kind, normal people.

Hey! Come on, ref!

I've got cataracts in both eyes

and I could see that high stick from here!

[both laughing]

Phew. I had to go to three different concession stands

but here are your peppermint teas.

Oh, you didn't have to do that.

Well... it's not every night

I get to watch a game with the whole family.

Um... where's mine?

Honey, I'm pretty sure Dave's got you covered there.

Oh, thanks Dave.

Oh, did you guys want something too?

Yeah.

So, Mom says you lost your debit card at the airport?

No, no, no.

I didn't lose it, it got switched with a guy

at the gift shop.

Well, did you get his name?

Yes, Briggs. Scott Briggs.

In fact, he said he's playing for the Trouts.

[fighting grunts]

Wait. Wait, that's him!

Hey! Hey! Hey!

You have my debit card!

Hey, you have my debit card!

Meet me after the game!

What?

Meet me after the game!

I can't hear you!

[thud] [audience gasps]

Oh!

Ooh. Yup, I think he got the message.

[organ music playing]

[Pierre] Obviously it's not the result we wanted.

Uh... we need to get the pucks in the net and, you know,

I need to be better on the breakaways, you know.

It's just, it is what it is.

Oh, hi.

Oh...

Uh... I'm so sorry that I distracted you back there.

How's my face?

I've seen better.

Thanks.

I'm Ashley, by the way.

- Scott. - Hi.

Sorry about the mix up.

Yeah.

[in unison] So where's my card?

[both chuckling]

Ah, it's at the Drunken Puck. Yeah, they kept your card.

Oh.

- So... - Okay.

Give me mine.

Are those comfortable shoes?

Why?

We have to go for a little walk.

[sighs]

Ow.

Okay. One card down, one to go.

Next stop is Chuck's Christmas tree lot.

So... what do you think of your new town?

Uh, my very temporary new town.

Ah, yes.

So sorry, I forgot it's just a pit stop on your way to Boise.

You got it.

Well, what did you think of your first game

as a Fighting Trout?

Well, besides the jet lag and learning that I have

to volunteer for an entire week of Christmas...

Christmas activities, I'd say I played pretty well.

Really?

You had six shots on nets,

scored zero goals and you had a plus/minus of negative three.

I mean, call me crazy but I don't think the boys

up in Boise would call that playing pretty well.

Why don't you tell me what you really think?

Oh, I'm sorry.

No, it's fine. I... I appreciate the honesty.

I just, I'm surprised you cared that much to pay attention.

Don't flatter yourself too much.

It's just something I picked up after years of going to games

with my dad.

The plus/minus?

I mean, nobody tracks that.

Oh, I disagree.

It shows how well the team does when you're in the game,

whether you make them better or worse.

And for me, that's the most important stat there is.

Alright, you know your hockey.

Yeah, I used to have time to be a fan.

I mean, not so much anymore.

It did look like you were having fun to me.

No.

I was having fun with my family but I can assure you,

I was not enjoying a single second of the game.

Even when I smashed my face in the ice?

[laughs] No. Yeah, that was rather enjoyable.

I promise you, it's his card.

But how do I know it's his card unless I see some photo ID?

I told you, I left my wallet in my locker.

I know. It's quite a conundrum.

Oh! Wait a second. Here. This is his photo ID.

Right here. That's him. See?

See?

I didn't know you were a Trout. My apologies, Mr. Briggs.

Welcome to Idaho Falls.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

What was all that about?

Well, what can I say?

For some crazy reason, people in this town

actually respect their hockey players.

What do you do in New York again?

Uh... it's not that interesting.

Or you just don't think

I'm gonna think it's that interesting.

I sell commercial real estate.

Interesting.

Like hotels and office buildings, things like that?

Exactly.

And for the last two months I've spent all my time and energy

trying to land this client with one of the biggest

shopping centers in the city.

Sounds cool.

It would've been very cool.

But at the last minute they decided to hire

my now ex-boyfriend.

- Ouch. - Yeah.

I'm sorry if I haven't been exactly cheery,

it's just that it's been a stressful couple of days.

It's fine. Yeah.

You know, it's a lot like my life.

Oh yeah? Try me.

Well, for the last six months I've been playing hockey

for this team in Michigan.

Mm-hmm.

Trying to get called up to the Red Wings.

Some of the best hockey I have played in my life.

Week after week, some kid with half the talent

gets called up because he's younger.

So why don't you quit?

I've been playing since I was four.

My dad was in the NHL but it's never been an option.

How do you keep yourself going?

Well, you take the hit,

you shake it off and you get back out there.

If you do that over and over again,

eventually you're gonna get where you wanna go.

That was a good pep talk.

It helps when you say it every morning in the mirror.

[laughs]

Oh.

Well... it's been a very interesting evening.

I'm glad you got your card back and good luck in Idaho Falls.

- Thanks. - Yeah.

Hey. Um...

You mind if we share the cab?

It's... it's kinda late. You do kinda owe me one.

I do? How do I owe you?

I humiliated myself in front of my teammates using your card.

I humiliated myself

trying to use your card in my home town!

Yeah. Sure. Yeah. Yeah.

Thank you. Here.

Thank you.

[in unison] 845 Deerfield Court. Wait. That's where I live.

[in unison] Are you following me?

That's my parents' house.

I'm staying in the guest cottage.

[in unison] You're paying!

That's right, just take the hit, shake it off...

get back on the ice.

Take the hit, shake it off, get back on the ice.

Okay.

You got this. You got this, girl.

Hi!

Donna, this is Ashley Derrieux over at Atlas Real Estate.

How are you?

I am looking at your property on East 37th.

Brian! Hi. Listen...

Anyway, just thought I'd call and see if you had

any irons in the fire.

Call me when you get this, I'll be around any time.

Well, if anything comes up,

please don't hesitate to give me a call. Okay?

Happy holidays.

Yeah, happy holidays.

[long exhale]

Well, you certainly got up early.

Yeah, I'm sorry if I was too loud.

Not at all.

You look very nice. What's the occasion?

It's my Cider Social dress.

Oh, right. Getting ready.

Good.

[instrumental "Jingle Bells" playing]

♪

[indistinct conversations]

Can I help you?

Uh, yeah. I'm... I'm one of the hockey players.

Briggs, right?

Yeah, that's right.

You're staying at our guest house.

I'm James Derrieux, nice to finally meet you.

Nice to meet you too.

No one told me that I had to dress up for this.

Listen, you don't happen to sell sports goods here, do you?

Follow me.

This place is basically my second home.

I'm sure I'll be able to find something for you.

Ah... let's see.

No, no.

Ah!

This hasn't fit me for years but I'm sure it'll work for you.

Thank you.

Hey, you're a part of the Fighting Trout family.

That makes you a part of the Derrieux family now too.

Oh. Don't forget your hat.

Uh...

[chuckles] Merry Christmas.

♪

Okay. What'd I miss?

[chuckles] Oh, well...

they just crowned little Abigail this year's

Cider Social princess and little Annie-Sue is not happy about it.

[laughs]

What am I supposed to do?

Oh! Well, you pick up the cider...

Yeah.

Like this.

And then you politely approach the table

and you pour it into their cups.

Okay. I can do that.

Ah, what... what table?

Oh.

And always remember to smile.

Okay.

Good morning, ladies.

Mr. Briggs, looking rather dapper today.

Thank you, Miss Derrieux.

So, this is the famous debit card thief.

[all laughing]

Pleasure to meet you.

Can I offer anyone here some cider?

Yes please.

Alright.

There you are.

Don't forget Mr. Wiggles.

How could I forget Mr. Wiggles? There we are.

Now, can you do me a favor?

And can you let Mr. Wiggles know that this cider is hot

and it should sit for a moment before he drinks it.

Thank you.

Um... are we all good?

Mm-hmm.

Perfect, thank you.

Well... he seems sweet.

He's wearing Dad's jacket.

[laughing]

So? Dave used to borrow Dad's clothes all the time.

Yeah, and Dave gave you rubber worms for your anniversary.

Because he knows I don't like to put the real ones

on the hook.

Mm-hmm.

[all laughing]

I think what Ashley is trying to say is that she has

a perfectly suitable man in her life

that we will all be meeting very soon.

Isn't that right?

Yup.

So, now we can all enjoy this rare time

that we get to spend together.

[mugs clink]

Looks like someone's finally got that warm and fuzzy feeling.

Huh?

What?

Well, you said you're not a holiday guy,

but I can see that Christmas twinkle in your eye.

It's not a twinkle.

It's a tear because the longer we're here,

the less time we're at practice.

We can practice any time.

This only comes around once a year.

My time's running out.

So if I want to get moved up,

it has to happen, like... yesterday.

- [scoffs] - I'm behind schedule, okay?

So... if we could just get these crumpets out,

we could get back to work.

[sighs]

Wow.

You sure know how to ruin a cider social.

[sighs]

[laughter]

Well, that was lovely.

I have some last-minute shopping to do.

Anyone interested in joining me?

Oh...

I told Becca that I would go see her new office

but I'll see you guys later.

Oh. Have fun, sweetie.

I will. I love you.

Love you.

- Ready? - Yeah.

Let's go.

Uh huh. Oh, perfect.

Okay, I'll be there in 20 minutes.

Bye.

Hey! Look at you. Making deals, taking names.

Hi.

Um... okay.

I am so sorry, I know this is last minute

but I have to go show this house real quick.

That's okay, that's fine.

Okay.

Hey... you wouldn't wanna come with, would you?

Oh...

It's... it's just that I get so nervous at these showings

and I know how experienced you are.

Christmas manis on me if you come.

Well, you've clearly got the negotiating part down.

I'm sold.

You are the best.

- Lead the way. - Okay.

[Becca] And, uh, this is the family room.

This is charming, Becca. How many bathrooms does it have?

Um... 35.

Wait! No. Uh... three point five.

There's a period.

You know, it's a good size.

I just wish you could see the lake as soon as you walked in.

Um... yes. Uh... that would be great.

You know, there's a really easy fix for that.

Is that so?

Oh yeah, yeah.

If you take out this wall here,

it would open everything up and then you would have

this beautiful view as soon as you walk in.

I mean... look at those mountains.

That would be perfect actually.

And, you know, I love

the original hardwood floors out here.

I just wish it matched the kitchen.

Um... you know,

my uncle actually has a flooring business in town.

Uh, he could match any hardwood you find here

and we could get you a great price too.

I think this could work for us, Rex.

I think so too.

[both chuckle]

[sticks slapping the ice]

[puck thuds]

[puck thuds]

Sorry.

Hey, Zetner.

Maybe if you aim for the stands you'd hit the net.

Hey!

You want some unsolicited advice?

At this point I'll take anything.

You're holding the stick too tight.

Loosen up a bit, yeah.

Now with your wrist I want you to turn the blade.

[Scott] Yeah.

Now sh**t.

Here goes nothing.

Hey!

Thanks Scott.

Alright, boys.

We've got two days to turn this place into a winter wonderland.

Let's get to it.

Hey pops.

Yeah, what do you want, Pierre?

Can I, uh... talk to you for a second?

I saw what you did with Zetner and I was, um...

wondering if...

If you could get some help on your breakaways.

You know?

Yeah, everyone knows.

That's why you haven't been called up to Boise yet.

It's those one-on-ones. I always seem to miss high.

That's 'cause you're full of adrenaline.

You freeze up. You need to breathe.

I think I know how to breathe.

Well then try it but slowly. Through your nose.

Okay. Thanks. I'll give it a try.

Guys! Come on, back to work.

Um...

I think you might've just helped me sell my first house.

This is the perfect way to celebrate.

Teamwork makes the dream work.

Oh yeah.

No wonder you're doing so well out there.

Eh... it's really not as exciting as you think it is.

What? I thought you loved it out there.

I did. At first.

I really loved the people and the sounds of the city

and the thrill of being anywhere but here.

Oh, that makes sense.

Yeah, but lately I don't know.

I keep getting passed over by clients

who would rather be wined and dined at a golf course.

What about Trevor?

Trevor...

I broke up with him.

What?

When did this happen?

The day I landed.

Why?

I... I thought everything was going great.

And then as soon as I invited him home for Christmas

to meet my family he turned into every other self-centered jerk

I've dated in the last five years.

Jeez. What did your parents say?

I haven't told them.

Ashley, you have to tell them.

I know, I will. I will tell them.

Mmhmm.

It's just, I always do this.

I... I make a big deal about a guy,

thinking that he's perfect and how he could be the one, and...

I just really hate feeling like I'm letting them down.

Please. Your parents aren't gonna care.

They're, like, the sweetest people in Idaho Falls.

They are the sweetest people

and that is what makes it so hard to give them bad news.

Look...

You broke up with your boyfriend and you lost one client.

You will bounce back.

How do you know?

I just do.

You know, any day now some new client is gonna call

looking for the amazing Ashley Derrieux

and you won't even remember what you were down about.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Come on. With these sparkly beauties on your fingers...

I would say you're bouncing back already.

Yeah.

Do they bring out the sparkle in my eyes?

They really do, you're glowing.

[both laughing]

[stick slapping the puck]

Briggs! Hey, Briggs!

I'm locking up here.

Gus! Come on, 30 more minutes.

I'm trying to get to Boise.

And I'm trying to get home to get my wife's

homemade Christmas fudge before the grandkids eat it.

[sighs] Look, there's a public rink on the edge of town

if you need to get your fix in.

[sighs]

♪

[Dalton] I pick Cameron.

Oh man, you always pick Cameron.

And we always kick your butt.

I pick him.

Hey you!

What?

Hey. Do you know how to play hockey?

According to the head coach of the Grand Rapid Griffins...

No.

Well, you're on our team. Come on.

What?

I'm Parker. I picked you for my team.

If you don't know how to play, just follow my lead.

Just follow your lead?

Come on!

♪

[kids cheering]

You're going down again, Parker.

♪

Is that all you got?

♪

Yeah!

[laughter]

Next one wins, which means you lose again.

♪

- [Scott] Yeah! - [Parker] Woohoo!

Yeah!

[cheering]

[laughing]

I get him tomorrow.

Alright. So what you're gonna do

is present the puck to the defender, then drag it around.

- Put it in. - [Parker] Can I try?

[Scott] Yeah. Yeah.

Like this?

[Ashley] Nice!

Yeah.

Hey, where was that move in last night's game?

Hey! What are you doing here?

I'm picking up my nephew.

Aunt Ashley, come for a skate.

Alright, fine. I'm coming out.

But if I break a nail, you're buying.

[instrumental "Joy to the World" playing]

♪

- So, Parker's a pretty good kid? - Yeah.

Great hockey player.

Yeah, he's really sweet.

And Julie and Dave, they never miss a game.

It's kind of a... a big to-do in the family.

Lucky kid.

Did your parents not come to your game?

Well, my mom did.

But she passed when I was 10 so it was just me and my dad.

When you're in the NHL

your career sorta takes your priority.

So, he never coached your team or anything?

Those that can't play, coach. His favorite saying.

Okay.

Well still, he must've taught you something.

Yeah. He taught me that to make it in hockey

you can't be distracted by anything.

Mm.

Even your family.

Yeah, I relate to that.

Why, what do you mean?

Yeah. I mean,

I've spent the last five years trying to build this

perfect life and career in New York and I have not given myself

a lot of spare time to come back home and visit.

So then why don't you just move back?

[sighs]

To Idaho Falls?

Yeah.

I mean, can't you just sell real estate here?

It might not be as prestigious as New York

but I'm sure you could make a living.

I wish it were that simple.

Why isn't it?

I... I don't know.

[sighs]

I mean, my parents sacrificed a lot

just for me to get out of this town.

You know, while all of their friends were busy going

on big cruises and buying luxury RVs,

they spent their entire savings on my college fund.

They even paid for my first apartment

before the commission checks were coming in.

That's all good and well, but I mean, if you're not happy...

What about you?

You know, I mean, don't you get tired of moving around

all the time?

Chasing big dreams but never having a place to call home?

I'm different.

Why?

Because I never had what you have.

Our family was never together.

No, this... this has always been my safe space.

I always felt at home on the ice.

[fans cheering]

♪

Just breathe.

[Announcer] And Pierre Chaison will take the penalty shot for the Trouts.

[whistle blows]

[Announcer] Can he put the Trout in the lead?

[cheering]

That's how you do it?

[cheering]

Hey.

Nice shot, kid.

Thanks pops.

I overheard Coach on the phone.

I think someone in Boise got hurt.

They're gonna bring one of us up.

No, we'd have heard about an injury.

Gus!

Yeah?

Did somebody in Boise get hurt?

Yeah, Walker, about two hours ago.

Separated his shoulder, he'll be out for a couple of months.

Walker plays right wing.

You play right wing.

I remember.

Briggs. Come see me in my office.

- [knocking] - Scott.

Hey.

Ty Walker in Boise separated his shoulder

against the Bobcats.

Yeah. I... I heard.

They need a new right wing.

Coach, um...

I just wanna say how much I appreciate this.

I am...

They're calling up Zetner.

What?

Zetner is moving up to Boise.

Zetner?

Mmhmm.

I had to teach him how to keep the puck

from k*lling half our fan base.

What... why, why Zetner?

Because he's a lot faster than you.

Look, I know it's disappointing

but the big club isn't looking for 32-year-old rookies.

But I want you to know that I see the way

you've been helping out the younger guys.

Yeah. So I can help them move up.

There's one more thing.

You're cutting me.

No.

Zetner was supposed to coach

the kids' Christmas hockey game tomorrow.

I need you to step in.

- Seriously? - Mmhmm.

Uh... I don't know anything about coaching a bunch of kids.

You taught Pierre how to actually score

on the penalty shot.

I'm sure you can handle a pee-wee hockey game.

Wow. Are these all for Parker?

No, no. Just some donations for the jamboree.

Oh. Oh!

Grandma's donating a family scarf?

Oh, no. She made that for Trevor.

Did he get his flights figured out?

We only have a few days 'till Christmas.

Uh...

Oh honey, what's the matter? Is the coffee too bland?

No! No, no, no. No, the coffee's fine.

Um...

No, it's Trevor. He's not coming.

Oh. Well that's alright, sweetie.

I mean, there's always next year.

No, he probably won't come next year either.

Oh.

I'm so sorry, I should've told you guys sooner.

I just...

I don't know. Julie has Dave, and you two have each other,

and I just thought that this would finally be

a perfect Christmas where I bring someone home and...

and when it all fell apart, I...

I don't know, I just felt very embarrassed.

Oh, Ashley.

We don't need some hot shot, who clearly is not good enough

for our daughter, to make it a perfect Christmas.

Well, to tell you the truth, I'm a bit relieved.

You are?

I didn't like this Trevor fellow from the beginning.

Dad, you never even met him.

That's why I didn't like him.

You ask me, you dodged a real b*llet with this one.

Thanks guys.

♪

[Announcer] As always a big shout out

to our hometown heroes the Fighting Trout

for sponsoring these developing young players.

Hey, you made it!

Yeah, I made it.

Where's Dave?

He's not allowed within 50 feet of the referee anymore.

[laughter]

Forget Dave.

It's the new coach you should be worried about.

What? Scott's coaching?

More like nervously pacing.

Hey, rookie!

Hey!

How are you doing? You look a little pale.

Well, they threw me into this last minute.

I... I have no idea what I'm doing.

Okay.

You remember how you told me your dad was never around

to coach you?

Bringing up my absentee father right now, is...

it's not helping.

Just be the coach you wanted him to be.

You got this.

[announcer] On my left, we have the green team,

coached by our Trout's own sharp sh**ter Pierre Chaison.

[crowd cheering]

And on my right it's the red team

coached by our newest recruit from the east, Scott Briggs.

[crowd cheering]

Yeah! Let's go Coach Briggs!

[laughing] Yeah!

♪

- [Scott] Get back on defense! - ♪

Come on team!

♪ It's my favorite time of year ♪

♪ Doorbells ring... ♪

[crowd yelling]

Hey ref, come on.

Fifty feet, Dave.

Sorry Brent.

No problem.

[whistle blows]

[Ashley] Okay, alright. Okay.

You got it, Parker. You got it!

You got this, honey!

[crowd cheering]

♪ ... Love and laughter up to the rafters, alright ♪

Heads up! Heads up!

[cheering]

♪ There's no place that I'd rather be ♪

♪ Than with my friends and family ♪

♪

♪ '... are so much brighter ♪

♪ Being with the ones you love by the fire ♪

[crowd cheering]

Whoooo!

♪ Nothing is better than all of us together at Christmas ♪

I don't know what you said to Scott but it worked.

You know, now that you're single,

maybe you ought to invite him to dinner tonight.

You heard about that, huh?

I didn't have to hear anything.

I knew something was wrong the moment you landed.

I just wish you were comfortable enough to tell me about it.

I just don't want you to worry.

I'm your big sister, I'm always gonna worry,

because I know how great you are and what kinda man you deserve.

Thanks, big sis.

♪ There's no place that I'd rather be ♪

♪ Than with my friends and family ♪

[whistle blows]

Time out, time out.

Thank you. Oh, that smells delicious.

I knew you'd get back on your feet, dear.

Oh... no. I was never... Okay, she doesn't care.

Alright guys, tie game.

This is when we gotta really reach down deep and bring it.

Arlo, Brad, great job on defense. Keep it up.

Allie, I want you to get the puck,

I want you to feed it to Parker.

Parker, I want you to take it hard to the net.

Remember the move.

Got it, Coach.

Alright. Shut 'em down.

Team on three. One, two, three...

[all together] Team!

[crowd cheering]

♪ Whoa, whoa, whoa... ♪

Let's go, let's go. Heads up, heads up!

Let's go guys, hustle. Come on!

Come on, defense!

♪ There's no place than I'd rather be...♪

[both] Go Parker!

♪ ... than with my friends and family ♪

[crowd cheering]

♪ ...even the ones that you love by the fire ♪

♪ Nothing is better than all of us together ♪

♪ at Christmas, yeah ♪

Nice shot!

♪

♪ Nothing is better than all of us together at Christmas ♪

That was a great game, Scott.

Yeah, must have something to do with the coach.

Pretty easy when you got a player like Parker.

He's quite the athlete.

Yeah, he gets his natural-born athletic ability from me.

[Julie laughs]

Okay, we're gonna grab Parker and head back to the house.

See you there?

Mm-hmm.

So, um...

I know you, you said that you feel more at home on the ice.

But we're... we're headed back

to our actual home to have dinner if you'd like to join?

Might be more fun than reading old copies of Sports Illustrated

in the guest house.

Have you been spying on me?

Well... it was either that

or old Stanley Cup highlights on YouTube.

So, do you wanna come to dinner or what?

Sure.

You do?

Yeah.

I mean, a guy's gotta eat.

Yeah. Yeah.

Okay, so... just a heads up.

After dinner my grandma is going to offer you eggnog.

Just say no.

Why? I love eggnog.

Oh, I love eggnog too but this is no eggnog.

No, no, no. No, this is a witch's brew.

I'm no expert for family dinners but if somebody

offers me something, I think it'd be rude to say no.

Trust me. If you drink it, you will regret it.

I'll be fine.

Okay.

I used to play a little puck back in the day.

If they ever need a right winger to slap 'er like a rocket-ship,

you tell them to give old Dave a call.

Oh!

Oh, easy there Gretzky.

Who's ready for some eggnog?

Not me.

I have to clean up.

I'll help.

Dave?

Uh... sorry Stella, I'm on a diet.

Scott...

You have to try my homemade recipe.

Um... okay.

Ow!

Uh... yow, yeah. I'll try it, I mean.

It's not like it's gonna k*ll me to have a little taste, right?

You drink up now, there's plenty more

where that came from.

Okay.

[chokes]

Well?

[strained] It's really good. It's really good.

Finally someone around here who doesn't get all paranoid

about that salmonella.

Oh God.

[slurping]

[laughter]

I remember when Dave first came to dinner.

I thought I was gonna have to take him to the ER.

[laughter]

Same thing happened with your father.

I gave him fair warning,

it's not my fault he was afraid to offend Grandma.

Aw, I thought it was sweet.

This always makes Dave feel better.

Okay.

Perfect.

It's great. Thank you.

Well... how do I look?

I'm sorry, you don't have to wear that if you don't want to.

Why?

You don't think I can pull off the whole Derrieux family look?

Oh, is that how we look?

[both laughing]

You know, I don't think I have ever been given anything

that somebody's actually made before.

It's kinda nice.

Well here, I brought you some pie.

It'll help wash that really good eggnog outta your mouth.

I've got the decorations for your tree out front.

Uh, my back's a little sore.

Since we got him here,

maybe Scott wouldn't mind lending a hand?

Oh, yeah.

You up for it, Briggs?

Happy, happy... happy to help.

What do I say?

You can always count on a Fighting Trout.

Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.

I... I know I'm kinda new to this whole thing

but isn't a Christmas tree, like, inside the house?

No, I've never heard of that.

So... explain this to me again.

So when I was little,

I loved decorating the Christmas tree so much

that when we had to throw it away,

I would have a full-on meltdown.

Just... temper tantrum for days.

You? No. I don't believe it.

[laughing]

Anyway... one day my dad comes home

with a little, itty-bitty tree.

And he tells me that if I help him plant it,

we will have a Christmas tree all year long.

And that was... gosh, that was 20 years ago.

And we still decorate it to this day.

The only thing my dad ever got me

was a bunch of used hockey pucks.

I think what you have's really sweet.

It's, um... it's really special.

I should get, um...

- I should get going. - Yeah.

I gotta get up early tomorrow

and help decorate for that whole Christmas jamboree.

Right. Right.

And I promised Becca that I would wake up early

and help her show another house.

- Yeah. - Yeah.

You're gonna come...

you and your family are gonna come tomorrow.

Yeah. Yeah, we'll be there.

Okay. Good.

Well... I'll see you tomorrow.

♪

Hey. What book are you reading?

Diary of a Christmas Elf.

I thought so. You know, I loved that book.

She loves all books.

Honestly, we can't keep up with her reading habit.

Oh yeah? Well, you'll be able to here.

There's a library two minutes away.

Is that so?

Oh yeah.

We used to spend hours in there after school.

[laughs] Yeah.

She would absolutely love it.

Well, that's what's important.

I really think that we can be happy here.

[laughing]

Thank you.

Oh, you're welcome.

You are so welcome, sweetie.

See you guys.

- Bye. - Bye.

Oh my gosh. That was so sweet.

Adorable.

Yeah.

You know Becca, you're a natural at this.

[scoffs]

You know, I think this is the first job

I've ever had where I actually feel...

really good about what I'm doing.

I love that.

Yeah.

But I have to admit,

it's really nice to see someone who's actually happy

about what they're buying for a change.

What? 'Cause your clients aren't happy?

Oh no, they're happy about the deal that I get them.

But it's not like they're starting families

or making memories.

You know...

I was thinking about how you were looking for new clients.

Yeah.

I just found out that Wendy Vaughn, who sells, like,

half the houses in this town, is retiring.

That means a lot more potential clients.

I see.

I know it's crazy, I just thought...

maybe, if things weren't working out in New York,

you and I could start a team.

Well I have to admit,

you're a lot more fun to work with than my current colleagues.

Agreed.

I don't know. That's just... that's a really big change.

You know, I'm not...

I'm not sure that I'm quite ready for that.

No, no, of course. It's just an idea.

Think of it as a backup plan in case you decide

you wanna come back to this crazy little town.

- Thanks. - Okay.

Nice hustle out there boys, even you Pierre.

Good work.

Briggs, hang back.

I need to talk to you for a minute.

Now, I know it's a little early

for Christmas presents but, um...

there's something I wanna give you.

You got me a... you got me a book?

A book that smells surprisingly like our locker room.

[chuckles]

It's not just any book, that's the book that changed my life.

I don't understand.

I know you got your heart set on making it to the bigs,

but I heard you did a pretty great job

coaching those kids the other day.

Oh. That, uh... that was... that was just for fun.

No, I... I don't wanna become a coach.

A coach isn't something you just become.

The way you helped Zetner, the way you helped Pierre.

It's already who you are.

[sighs]

Listen, I am... I appreciate this.

I do, but I... I have been trying so hard to get called up.

I... I can't throw that away.

Okay. But let me ask you something.

When you put on that jersey on Friday night,

are you still having any fun or maybe you're just doing it

to prove something to somebody else?

Coach, I...

Look, finish out the season.

Hopefully you get picked up by some team from who knows where.

But if you're still interested...

we'll have a home for you right here.

I'll think about it.

[instrumental "Deck The Halls" playing]

♪

[indistinct conversations]

Ooh!

Hey Scott.

Come on, Scott.

You gotta keep your head up, you should know that.

Solid advice.

Well, the team sure did a bang-up job this year.

Yeah, everything looks amazing.

You know, you've really outdone yourselves.

Well, it's worth it to show a little gratitude

to such great fans like you guys.

Scott, come be on my team.

Um... I should...

I should probably get you guys some drinks or something first.

Oh, come on! You've worked hard enough.

It is time for you to have a real Idaho Falls experience.

Um... you know, I think this is where I draw the line.

Alright, well we could have Dave take you real fishing

with his buddies.

Trust me, this is getting off easy.

[sighs]

I'll take your word for it.

You're going down, buddy.

Okay.

Alright folks, welcome to Merry Fishmas.

Now the rules of the game are simple.

First team to have every member pull up a trout

within the 60-second time limit will be crowned victorious.

Team one, are you ready?

- Yes! - Yeah!

Team two, are you ready?

[all] Yeah!

Let's get fishing.

Whoo!

You got this, Parker!

Oh, you got this, Parker!

[Ashley] That was almost in.

Oh, oh, oh!

[Julie] Slow and steady wins the race.

I almost got it. Oh man.

Got it!

[Ashley] Yes, Parker. Coming in quick!

[applause]

♪

Oh, I got one! I got one!

[cheering]

[overlapping excited chatter]

[Julie] Oh, my god!

[Coach] Not much time left.

Come on, it's all up to you, Dave.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

- Go, come on! - I need one more.

Time's ticking down.

[Julie] Come on, Dave. You got this.

[overlapping chatter]

Stop!

It's all you, Dave. Remember what I taught you.

You can do it.

[Julie] Slow and steady wins the race.

[overlapping chatter]

[cheering]

Oh!

- [Ashley] Very nice! - [Scott] Whoo!

Well, team Briggs comes through in the clutch

and takes home the championship.

[cheers and applause]

Admit it, you had fun.

Ah... I wouldn't go that far.

Although it was kinda nice to take down Dave.

Mm-hmm. I think we make a pretty decent team.

Yeah.

Hey, can I ask you a serious question?

Sure.

You grew up here so you've seen a bunch of players come and go.

Mm-hmm.

Do you think I have what it takes to get to Boise?

Are you serious?

Yeah.

Yeah, it's just...

I have pursued this my whole life

and sometimes I wonder if I'm being delusional.

You know, like if I should start considering other options.

What other options?

Coaching.

Coach Jensen said that there might be...

there might be an assistant coaching position

for me next year.

[sighs]

You wanna coach the Trouts?

I don't know.

Maybe.

It'd be nice to settle down somewhere.

[phone ringing]

Sorry.

Oh... I should really see who this is.

I'm sorry.

Can... can I just meet you over by the gingerbread table?

Yeah. Yeah, I'll just be over at the gingerbread table.

This is Ashley Derrieux.

Hi Ashley.

This is Bonnie Sullivan from Main Financial.

You left us a message the other day?

Bonnie, yes. The West Village Hotel.

That's us.

That property is so beautiful.

Yeah, we think so too.

And going over your recent sales,

I think you might be the right agent for the job.

Well, I'd hate to disagree with you on that.

[chuckles]

Listen, there's one catch.

Okay.

I have these heavy hitters in from out of the country

and they've been hounding me to go see the place.

You already have potential buyers.

Mm-hmm.

When do you need me by?

I know it's a lot to ask, but can you be here by the 23rd?

So... I'm actually in Idaho Falls right now.

I... I really don't know if I can even find a flight.

I'll tell you what, if you can make this deal happen for me,

I have three more buildings coming up in the new year.

Okay. Let me look at some flights, see what I can do,

and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Okay?

Sounds good.

Okay.

[sighs]

How's everybody doing?

- Hey Dad. - Dad.

Have, uh, you seen Parker?

Yeah, he's over there playing a game with Coach Gus.

Alright. Come on, come on, come on.

- You got it, you can do it. - You got it.

Oh, you got it. There you go.

- That's it. - Well, he's got it.

There you go.

There she goes, there she goes.

[laughing]

I swear, sometimes I feel like I have two children.

I agree.

[sighs] Hey.

This is my first gingerbread house ever,

so... don't judge.

Mm-hmm.

Is everything okay?

Yeah. That was just a very unexpected phone call.

Ex-boyfriend?

No.

No, it's this mid-century hotel in New York

that I've had my eye on for years

and they called wanting me to represent it.

So... that doesn't sound so bad.

Well, they want me there in two days.

- Oh. - Yeah.

I mean, it's a great opportunity. I...

I... just don't know that I wanna rush back there right now.

Well, do you have to decide this second?

No.

Good.

Because this house is about to fall over

unless it gets some serious assistance.

[laughs] Okay, I think I can handle that.

Please, help me.

Oh brother. What'd you do?

I don't know.

♪

[snowball thuds]

- It was him! - It was her!

Oh yeah? Is that how you guys wanna play it?

Oh boy.

Well, that just means... you both are going to get it.

[all laughing]

Got him!

[laughing] Get him, Parker!

[all laughing]

That's enough fun. It's time for serious business.

Oh yeah.

Scott, are you gonna help?

Uh... I'd love to but I've, uh...

I gotta get to practice.

Wait, wait, wait.

Have you ever built a snowman before?

Uh...

Okay. Alright.

This is way more important than hockey.

Okay.

Hey Parker.

Did you know that you might be building a snowman

with a future Fighting Trout assistant coach?

You're gonna be coaching the Trout?

That would be so cool.

Well, nothing is official yet. Alright?

I have a whole other season playing on the ice.

It's just... something to think about in the future, that's all.

Well, take it from me...

you could do a lot worse

than making a home here in Idaho Falls.

It's always done right by us.

And on that note, Dad... carrot please.

Thank you.

I think you should do the honors. Right?

Alright.

[laughing]

Let's see if I can figure this out.

It can't be that hard.

Uh... what do you think? Right, uh... right about here?

Maybe on the face?

[all laughing]

Okay. Like, uh... here?

Hmm, a bit higher.

A bit higher? Right around here?

A bit...

Right around... just say when.

Perfect.

- If you say so? - There you go.

Nice.

Anyways, welcome.

Who was that?

That is the new right wing.

Wait, you play right wing.

I remember.

The new guy's here.

There's 24 guys on the roster max.

Someone's getting cut.

Maybe they're moving one of us up.

Hey Gus.

Yeah?

Anybody in Boise get injured?

Uh... no, no.

Anyone there get moved up to Seattle?

Hmm... no.

Briggs. My office, 15 minutes.

Scott...

So sorry.

Yeah, sorry man.

It's... it's fine.

I... you know, I...

I've been cut before, guys.

Best thing to do is just walk in there

and face the music like a man.

[knock on door]

Listen, um... before you say anything.

I've been thinking about the coaching offer.

[sighs]

I know you're gonna cut me. So if the offer still stands...

Who said anything about cutting you?

Well, you didn't have to say anything.

My... my replacement's standing outside the locker room.

Oh, that's right.

While he's replacing you, you're replacing Zetner.

Well, Zetner's in Boise.

Was in Boise.

Some guys move up too fast. They can't handle the pressure.

Uh...

Zetner wasn't ready.

So he's gonna take some time off

but Boise's gonna hold his spot when he returns.

Until then...

You... you're saying that...

You're going to Boise.

I'm...

I'm... I'm... I'm... I'm going to Boise.

Yes, you are.

I'm... I'm... I'm going to Boise.

Thank you, uh... so much, sir!

I'm going to Boise, so...

Alright. Hey, guys! Guys! I'm going to Boise!

[team cheering]

Wow, okay.

[Julie] So, have you decided whether you're going back

for that big hotel deal?

[sighs] No, I have to call her today.

Well, I know it's a great opportunity.

I just hate the idea of spending Christmas without you.

Do you ever regret staying here?

We're different, Ash. You were always the smart one.

Oh, please!

It's true, even when we were little kids.

Everyone used to say you'd go off and do big things.

Well, you were always a lot braver.

- Ah... - You were!

I mean, you did whatever you wanted to do,

and you never cared what anyone else thought.

Sure, I made my mind up about how I wanted my life to be.

But that doesn't mean there aren't days where I wonder

if the grass isn't greener on the other side.

You do?

Of course. You have so much freedom.

You get to travel, you wear fancy dresses,

go out for expensive dinners.

But whenever I talk to you...

I don't know, the stress.

Constantly running from meeting to meeting,

these boyfriends who don't know how to treat you right.

I just don't want you to miss out

on the things you love the most.

Like what?

Like... this.

Sipping hot chocolate in a cozy home,

surrounded by people that you know

will always be there for you.

We're home.

Hey, you two.

Everything okay, buddy?

I'm fine.

[sighs]

Where'd he get that jersey from?

Scott gave it to him.

He did? Why?

I guess you didn't hear the big news.

He got called up!

[in unison] You're kidding.

Well, don't act so surprised.

The man's practically turned the whole team around in a week.

Sure gonna miss him around here, but if you ask me,

it couldn't happen to a better guy.

Yeah. So when does he leave?

I'm taking him to the airport in a couple hours.

So you'd better hop to it if you wanna say your goodbyes.

[reporter on TV] Among the 12 potential inductees

into this year's NHL Hall of Fame class is Wayne Briggs.

The former defenseman led his team

to two Stanley Cup championships.

And in my opinion, is the most deserving of the bunch.

[knock on door]

- Hi. - Hi.

Do, uh... do you wanna come in?

Thank you.

Hey. I... I, um... I heard you got promoted.

Yeah, I did.

I was actually just about to call you.

Wow. That's amazing. I'm... I'm so happy for you.

Well, Boise's not too far away.

If you wanna come down for the first game

I can probably get you tickets.

Well I would, but...

I'm flying back to New York for that client.

It's everything I've been working towards, so...

Um... congratulations.

Looks like we're both finally having our big break.

Yeah.

Well, I got you something.

It's a little early, I know,

but I'm not sure when I'll see you again.

I know it's sentimental, I just thought...

It's perfect.

[Ashley] This way you'll always have a family on Christmas.

It's perfect. Thank you.

You're welcome.

I, uh... I actually got you something too.

- Oh, you did? - Yeah.

Oh.

I was gonna put it under your tree, but...

seeing as how you're here, why don't you open it?

Hmm. Okay.

It's a plastic fish?

It's not just a plastic fish,

that's the plastic fish you helped me catch.

I thought you could hang it on your tree.

Just something to remember me by.

I like it.

Hey, I wanna say something to you before you go.

Okay.

I know that you wanna make it in the NHL

and I know that you wanna prove you're just as good as your dad.

But I want you to know how special

this week has been for me.

How special you are.

And no matter where you end up, nothing can take that away.

Okay?

I, um... I appreciate that.

Mmhmm.

And... I appreciate you letting me act

like I was a part of the family.

Even if that eggnog almost k*lled me.

Oh... woof.

[both laughing]

Seriously though, I had a great time.

Yeah, me too.

And you know, if I, uh...

if I ever play Madison Square Garden.

Mmm.

You bet there'll be a front row seat with your name on it.

Oh, there better be.

[laughs] Yeah, it's a deal.

Well, I should go.

- I'll see you around. - Yeah, I'll see you.

[emotional music]

[emotional music]

[sighs]

[energetic music]

[phone ringing]

Hey Scott.

Parker. Hey.

Scott, guess what?

We played the Grizzlies today and we won.

I used the grip that you taught me and I scored two goals.

[Scott] Wow! That's so great, buddy. I'm so proud of you.

Listen, is, uh... is your Aunt Ashley still around?

I think she's outside. You want me to get her?

No. That's... that's alright.

I, um... I... I want you to tell everyone

I just called to say Merry Christmas.

And that you're all welcome to come up and see a game,

whenever you want.

Cool. Thanks.

Alright. I'll talk to you later?

Later.

Bye.

[call ends]

Hey kiddo.

Are you all packed up?

Yup, I sure am.

Scott was trying to give you a call.

Must be quite an adjustment being up there all by himself.

Yeah.

Oh sweetie.

I know you two had something special.

Yeah. But it's not just Scott. I mean, yes he's great, but...

it's all of you guys.

I mean, I wanted this client so bad,

but now I'm not even gonna be here on Christmas.

Well, maybe it's okay to take a step back for a little while.

I'm sure they can find another agent.

Well, it's not really that simple.

I mean, if I bail on this deal,

word will get around real fast and then...

And you guys sacrificed so much

just for me to get outta here that...

I mean, it wouldn't be fair if...

if I threw that all away.

Ashley, we are so proud of you and what you've accomplished.

You don't have to do anything for us.

And you wouldn't be disappointed?

The only thing we'd be disappointed in...

is if you weren't living the life that truly makes you happy.

What if I don't know what that is?

Well, sometimes we don't know what makes us happy

until it's standing right in front of us.

But no matter what,

we're always here to support you.

Thank you.

- I really love you, guys. - Baby...

Love ya, hon.

[reporter on TV] We're here with the newest member

of the NHL Hall of Fame. Congratulations Wayne Briggs.

Your family must be proud of you.

Well, you know, in this business

your teammates are your family.

So I'd like to give a big shout out to my family,

especially that great goalie we had on the Stanley Cup team,

Victor Zalapski.

Not to mention my boys who could take a hit, shake it off,

and get back out on the ice.

I couldn't have done it without them.

[reporter on TV] You're talking about the team

you helped lead to two Stanley Cup champion...

[TV shuts off]

[emotional music]

[sighs]

You know, I've read that one too.

It turns out being alone at Christmas...

isn't something I wanna survive anymore.

What are you doing here? I thought you were in Boise.

I was.

You know, I couldn't stand the thought of spending Christmas

with 23 guys I barely know,

when I already have the perfect team right here.

Yeah, but that was your dream.

You know, I think my dream was to prove to myself that I'm...

I'm just as good as my dad.

Because of you, and your crazy family,

I realized that I don't have to play hockey to do that.

So what are you going to do?

I took the coaching job. And I was thinking...

if I stuck around Idaho Falls, maybe...

maybe I could see you again next Christmas.

You took a... a coaching job...

just on the off-chance that you might see me

one week out of the year?

Well... maybe that wasn't the only reason.

They have pretty great medical insurance.

Yeah.

Full physio.

A dental plan.

Yeah.

♪

Those are really good benefits.

Yeah.

[chuckles] So... what happens now?

Okay. First thing in the morning I am calling Becca.

We have a real estate office to set up.

Sounds great.

And actually, I have no clue where I'm gonna stay tonight,

so maybe you could find me a place.

Well, I may know of a cute little cottage

that just opened up.

How are the neighbors?

A little goofy.

But their youngest daughter is delightful.

You should really get to know her.

I can't wait.

[Ashley laughs]

[in unison] 845 Deerfield Court.