Hey!
Woman: it's Christmas Eve.
We should all be at home
sipping spiced cider
and cooking sweets.
Instead, running through
the streets searching for
the love of my life.
He's not at the hotel.
The hospital hasn't seen him.
Oh, I just keep getting
his voicemail.
What do you want to do, cass?
I don't know!
Universe, ok.
I'm saying it.
And why am I talking
to the universe?
Uh, well,
I guess to explain it all,
I should really start
at the beginning.
[House music plays]
[Pop music plays]
Hi.
hey.
Oh, he missed you.
Hey, little monkey.
Daddy missed you.
He missed you too.
Yeah, it must be...
Hard on him, you know,
breaking up his usual routine.
Yeah. yeah. It's
definitely difficult
for him with all the
separation between us.
I think he knows
what's going on.
So he's probably
pretty stressed.
Maybe you just keep
an eye on him while
he's adjusting.
Yep.
But, um...
You want to go on a walk
later tonight?
Maybe over coffee?
You know, I can't.
I have a thing.
A thing?
A couple guys are meeting up
and we're going to...
I just can't.
Ok. that's fine.
I guess I'll see you
around or whatever.
[Door opens]
Hey, little guy.
See ya.
All right, that is
There you are.
Hey, Cassie,
do you happen to have any
of those Santa cupcakes yet?
December comes early
around here. I got one
in the back for you.
Great. I'm glad
i missed the rush.
Yeah.
What Christmas rush?
Hi. oh, sorry.
Nice to see you too.
Bye-bye.
I'm sorry.
I'm here. I'm here.
Ok.
I was just trying out
this new meditation.
I just lost track of time.
So how did it go
with Jared?
Um, it was awful.
I don't know why
I thought I should share
custody of my dog
with my ex-boyfriend.
Because now we have
to see each other and he
didn't want to see me.
He's just a selfish baby
that's going through
a mid-life crisis
He thinks there's something
better out there?
Go. look for it.
Just let him go.
You'll be better off.
Right? that's what
I'm trying to think.
But I feel like...
I just don't really know
how I'm supposed to feel
about anything.
It's crazy.
Just embrace all your feelings.
You totally have to read
this book I'm reading.
Ok.
yeah.
Hi. I'm Trisha.
And today is a great day
because I said so.
I saw it. I manifest it.
It becomes my reality.
A great day. Boom.
Just now. See?
Could I get you anything?
Unbelievable.
Unbelievable.
I'm so sorry.
Is there
something wrong?
You are a consummate
confectionary.
That is the best cupcake
I've ever tasted.
Absolutely superlative.
Cool. well thank you,
mister...
Denver. Nolan Denver.
Are you new around here?
I've never seen
you before.
New? you haven't heard
of my film?
Oh, no.
Starts sh**ting December 1.
I didn't know we had
a movie crew in town.
Secret. I don't like people
knowing about my productions.
Paparazzi popping up
all over the place.
I shouldn't
be telling you this.
So can you tell me
anything about
the movie?
No. well,
it's an artistic film.
Oh.
It's artistic action film.
An artistic Christmas
action movie.
Starring...
ahh.
Ooh, I love those.
Me too.
I'll tell you what.
Can I hire you to cater dessert
the first day of filming?
What--
ok. that's--
ok. Cool. So...
That's so cool.
So what do you want?
Cupcakes. all of them.
Like these, those,
those are good.
Sugar, these, chocolate.
And I want those.
Is that a real cake?
Cookies. Macadamia nut.
Chocolate chip.
That's good. Those look good.
Here, talk to my assistant.
You have trouble
with my assistant,
you can call me there.
Great.
I need 1/3 gluten free.
And there's more
where that came from.
Ms...
Cassie. I'm Cassie.
We're baking
for the movie!
Oh, my god.
Ah.
Who knows, maybe
you'll get famous
off this thing
and they'll give us
one of those TV
cupcake shows.
You know, the shows
where they--
never mind.
It's just a joke
that anyone
with a television,
or Internet
or a basic understanding
of pop culture
would understand.
Well, I don't have a television.
So I wouldn't understand that.
Oh, my god, this is good.
This is really good.
Whoo. this is good.
So you're going to help me?
Of course I'm going
to help you
as soon as I get back
from retreat.
Ok. retreat. What?
Where are you going?
The book I'm reading
"let the universe
open your door."
I'm spending a week
immersing myself
in a program--
positive thinking,
positive action,
positive visualization.
I told you about this.
I leave tomorrow,
back in a week.
You did not tell me about this.
You did not tell me about this.
Ok. I'm freaking out. Whoo.
Ok. I can do this, right?
I can do this.
This is going to be good.
Look. being busy
will be good.
Yes, I can stop
thinking about Jared.
Start focusing
on yourself.
Yeah, I need to move on.
Find yourself
another man.
I need some cupcakes.
That could be good.
Do you think
this is really good?
Shh.
Who?
There's a guy.
Hi, there.
Hi.
You guys open?
Can we help you?
Yeah. I've been walking
around town,
and I hear the red velvet
cupcakes are amazing.
It's my mom's recipe.
Mind if I take a look?
No.
[Whistles]
Good looking shop.
So your mom's recipe, huh?
Yeah.
I've eaten a lot of these
over the years,
so I'm kind of an expert.
Think your mom's recipe's
up to the challenge?
Probably.
you can try one.
It's on the house.
Here you go.
Thank you.
I'm loving this place already.
Here goes.
You scared?
You should be.
[Sensual music plays]
Wow...
Cassie. Cassie.
Wow... that's...
You're the most beautiful woman
I've ever seen in my life.
I don't want you cupcakes.
I want you.
Wow.
Wow.
Wow.
I'm going to have to eat
another dozen of these
just to make sure
of the final verdict.
But I think it's looking
good for you.
Cool.
I'll take a half dozen.
Do I know you?
Because you look
familiar?
I get that all the time.
One of those faces.
Me too.
I have people say
that to me too.
I bet.
Well here.
I guess I should pay.
Thanks.
Thank you. Wow.
It's nice to meet you.
I'm Cassie.
A.j.
a.j.
Yeah, I'll be back.
Cool.
I'm Trisha.
I know nobody
cares right now.
But I'm Trisha.
It's nice to meet both
of you.
See ya.
Breathe. breathe.
Who needs to breathe
with that guy around?
You should've gotten his number.
I can't ask for numbers.
It's bad for business.
All I need right now
is business.
Oh.
Zack!
Yo. generous sister.
Light of my life.
Friend.
Do you know
what time it is now?
Trisha.
Did you get everything
out of the bathtub?
I was going to.
But then I realized,
it would junk up this room.
But the bathtub
doesn't work anyway.
What's the big deal?
Did you look for a job?
Looking. yes.
Finding...
No.
Haven't you been here
for, like, two months,
something?
No sympathy for recent
college graduates
entering the recession?
That's unfair.
No. what's unfair
is you in my space.
Ok? so tomorrow,
you're working for me
at the cupcake shop.
You and me.
It's Christmas rush.
I'm allergic to sugar
and retail.
Is he adopted?
Yeah, right?
He seems like it.
So you realize you may never
see a.J. Again, right?
Why? why are you talking
about this still?
Hold on.
Here. merry early Christmas.
I know this is really
helping you.
But I'm really not
into the whole self-help
book thing.
You haven't even read it.
It's a national bestseller.
How can 20 million people
be wrong?
Didn't they say that
about smoking
in the '50s?
Zip it.
Skylar St. Jean
says this book changed
her life and let her
finally be the person--
who is Skylar?
Who cares?
Cass, she's like
a major movie star.
Whatever. just read the book.
And stop letting opportunity
literally walk out your door.
[Pop music plays]
Anyone here?
Hey.
Hey.
Back for my morning sugar rush.
Any recommendations?
Um...yeah, I really like
the chocolate ones.
They do look good.
Stupid sink!
I'm sorry.
Everything ok
back there?
You need a hand?
Well, not unless you fix sinks.
So probably not.
Done my share
of handiwork.
Really?
Want me to take a look?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Ok.
Oh.
This might
take a minute.
So the sink is broken.
Yeah. we can get that fixed.
Don't turn that back on.
Ever.
Sorry, you're so wet.
That's funny.
Dude, you look
really familiar.
Ok. a.J.,
this is my brother Zack.
Have we met?
Work in timber?
Well, I don't know
how to repay you,
thank you so much.
All I did was turn off
the water.
But if you have
a toolbox, I could...
We've been waiting forever
for them to come.
Why don't I take a look?
I used to do plumbing
jobs back in the day.
Ok. well, I heard that
it's really complicated.
So I don't know.
Hey, I'm all
about complicated.
[Ratchet winding]
So is it as bad as I thought?
Actually no.
We're all clear.
Clear. that's it, huh?
I've been waiting months
to get this thing fixed.
Thank you.
Happy to be of service.
You know,
it actually felt good.
It's been a while
since I've actually
done something myself.
Well, I could've never
done it myself.
So call me grateful.
So what are you doing
in town?
Change.
change?
It's been a busy few years.
So...
Cool out a little bit.
Relax.
Pick up a little side work.
Well,
i really need help.
I know you like cupcakes
and you fix things.
So you're hired.
I don't know.
No. well, I know.
I know that I really
need a working kitchen
before Christmas rush.
And you just fixed
my sink without
any plumber cr*ck
showing.
And my brother
is going to bail.
Yeah.
I really, really
need your help.
Just a little bit.
Just up to Christmas,
please?
I'll do it as long as
i get to stay in the kitchen.
Ok.
I'm not good
with customer service.
Ok. deal.
Got yourself a new employee.
So are you good
with stoves?
[Pop music plays]
Thinking about
auditioning to be
an extra for that movie
here in town.
Ooh.
Unh. unh.
What is that?
It's me getting sh*t.
Thought it was
a Christmas movie.
I don't know. They said
they were looking
for people to get sh*t.
Hmm. well,
as long as you're working.
Hi.
Hey, Gonzo.
Hi.
So is he good? How was he?
So listen, I just wanted
to tell you...
I told you
that I had a thing.
Yeah.
the other day.
I went to
a support group.
It's for inattentive
partners.
Here.
so let's make a list
of all the ways
that I hurt you.
Um,
number one,
i forgot our
anniversary.
Yes. you did.
Number two, I stood you
up on our anniversary
when I finally
remembered it.
Just because I had other
friends in town.
NBA finals. I just--
i got carried away.
Number three,
I blamed a lot of
our arguments on
your menstrual cycle.
I criticized you
for your terrible
driving skills,
and that's not ok.
Because some people just
don't know how to drive.
Really?
number five.
I never paid you back
for that plane ticket
you bought me to Spain,
first class.
You must hate me.
I don't--
i don't hate you, Jared.
I would punch me
in my throat area
right here.
Not gonna punch you.
I have one more
that I want to say.
And this is the big one.
You know, Trisha.
Yeah. Trisha.
She's your best friend.
Yes.
I've always thought
that she was just
really, really hot.
I deserve that.
I--thank you.
Ok. gas pipes
are clean and clear.
Ready to take
this bad boy out.
Where have you been
all of my life?
Sacramento.
No. I'm serious.
What were you doing
before this?
Where were you?
Geez, all the
questions...
I'm serious.
What's your deal?
I was heading to L.A.
i had a buddy with
a carpentry business.
I was going
to help him out.
I could go whenever,
so...
Cass, we're really low
on toilet paper. Hey.
Ok.
just fyi.
Sorry.
So you're a carpenter.
I used to be.
Now I'm just kind of
looking.
Looking for what?
Your snowball's
getting stuck.
I'm serious.
What do you want?
What do you want in your life?
Do you...What do you need
to make you happy?
I don't know
what I want or need.
Ok.
Maybe I just got
to live a little.
Enjoy what's
in front of me.
But you know right now
I'm feeling pretty good.
Yeah.
although.
I could think of
one thing that could
make it better.
What's that?
A dirty snowball.
Oh, no...No.
No?
No.
oh, my gosh.
You don't like it.
It's the greatest thing
I've ever tasted
in my life.
I knew it!
Ok.
Why aren't you
selling this?
I don't know,
because the only people
that like anything
with the word dirt in it
is like a 12 year old.
Change the name.
To what?
What could we call them?
Sinful snowballs.
People like to be bad
over the holidays.
Aren't you supposed
to decide if you want
to be naughty or nice?
Nothing wrong with
a little naughtiness
in my opinion.
Not scared of coals
in your stocking?
No. thank you.
[Clamoring]
Come on. You guys,
get out of here.
Right in the camera.
Right in the camera.
Smile big! Smile big!
Who are you?
Listen, I'm sorry.
Alex!
No! no!
I knew that I recognized him.
Me too.
How could you guys
not say anything?
Once I got to know him
i sort of forgot
that I knew him.
I leave the retreat,
which was amazing by the way.
Thanks for asking.
And I check my phone.
And what do I see?
You making out with Alex gray.
I don't understand
why this is such a big deal.
Because he's one of
the biggest movie stars
in the world.
And obviously into you.
A movie star.
A famous movie star.
I feel so stupid.
It's like I'm like
some small town groupie
that he can just romance
and then take off.
Who's Skylar St. Jean?
Alex's ex-fiancee, remember?
I told you about her.
She's the one that got
into the universe book.
Oh, dumped him.
Oh my gosh.
She is a total babe.
She's so pretty.
I would never have
a chance compared to her.
Man: ♪ we wish you
a merry Christmas ♪
♪ we wish you
a merry Christmas ♪
Merry Christmas, officer.
Christmas?
Let me tell you
something about
Christmas.
You look around,
you see lights,
trees, presents.
All that good
cheer crap.
But you know what I see?
I see past the presents
and past
the wrapping paper
and I see a world
that is quickly
falling apart.
And cut.
You ok? I didn't
hurt you, did it?
That was awesome.
Thanks.
You guys all did great.
Good job.
Whew. turn around.
Take five.
I can so do that.
I can Carol.
I can get shoved around
by Alex gray.
So go do it then.
I will.
Really soon.
Yeah.
You.
Really?
I want to hire you.
The official dessert
caterer of "the last
Christmas Carol."
We wrap Christmas Eve.
That's really great.
But I actually make
all my yearly income
at around Christmas time.
And if I'm not at the shop
then it's setting me up
for like a disaster.
And next year
with everything. So...
We'll pay you double
the price.
Sure.
You going to help me?
Of course
I'm going to help.
Hey, cass.
I can't do this right now.
I'd really love one
of those cupcakes
and a chance to talk.
I rally don't have any time.
I have so much to do.
I have to bake these things.
Your director or whatever you
call him...
You have time.
You're good.
We got you covered.
Perfect. well just give
me a chance to explain.
I don't have anything
to talk to you about.
In my trailer.
We can talk about it.
It's air conditioned.
How could you lie to me?
What exactly did I lie about?
You're a movie star.
I didn't lie about that.
Just left that part out.
That's the same thing.
Everything you told me,
it's not true.
A.j. a.J.?
My friends call me a.J.
My dad's name's Alex.
Growing up, I helped him
do plumbing jobs,
carpentry stuff.
I thought I wanted
to be an actor so I moved
out to Hollywood
so you found
the nobody girl
and just used your
handiwork stuff on me.
No. Cassie, i--
I came here because
i wanted to get away from L.A.
I want to get away
from the paparazzi.
I wasn't planning on
meeting anybody.
And Denver tells me check out
this cupcake place.
I walk in and there you are.
And for some reason,
you're the one person
on the planet
who doesn't know who I am.
You must think
I'm such an idiot.
No. I thought
you were amazing.
It's great. I can be
the guy I used to be.
The one who fixes
gas pipes or water
drippings.
So you came here
just for your movie.
And then what?
You were just never
going to come back?
No.
I guess I really
hadn't thought
that far through.
Well, I need somebody
that thinks those
kind of things through,
somebody that is honest with me,
somebody that I can trust.
Wait a second.
I'm not Jared.
What about Jared?
I asked Trisha,
and I may have seen
you guys trading off
your dog in the alley.
That sounds really weird.
Yes.
it's a little weird.
That--
I really like you.
And I want to get
to know you better.
Well, you can just know
that I'm nobody
and you're somebody.
And this is just
never going to work.
What? oh.
No, don't. I don't want
to know anything.
He was dating
three girls at once
and none of them knew
about each other?
He used to get into
fights, lots of them.
Oh. oh, he was arrested
multiple times.
And he knocked out
his parole officer.
It doesn't matter, ok.
It's over. I told you.
But he's trying to clean
up his act.
He's volunteering at
a children's hospital.
And he says that
he's hoping for
a second chance.
Dudes, guess who got a job
as an extra on "the last
Christmas Carol?"
I visualized the job
on set and I got it.
Say hello to victim
number two.
Cool. move out now.
Baby steps.
Wait. this is perfect.
Now Zack can spy
on Alex.
Ew.
whoa. whoa.
Only if it doesn't
interfere with
my method.
No. nobody's spying
on anyone.
You guys, he has
a Twitter account.
Don't do it!
Don't do it!
"Feeling kind of blue.
Didn't mean to hurt anybody.
But I lost somebody
important to me anyway."
The time stamp is 3:17pm.
Isn't that
when he left his trailer?
Oh, my god.
He's talking about you.
Come on, why is he
doing this to me?
Because he likes you.
And?
Sometimes
there is no "and," cass.
Hey.
I'm reading that.
Seriously? guys?
Cass, give it here.
Zack, this is my life.
All right, the kitchen
is on the Fritz and
we are understaffed.
So what do you want?
Cupcake? Thank you.
All right. Chocolate.
Thank you.
Where's Zack and Trisha?
Don't know. Zack has
a job and Trisha's doing
more visualization.
Ooh. gas valve's
on the Fritz again?
Yeah.
Ok. take 10 people.
We're going back.
Hey, we'll be--
cass?
what?
Let me help you.
No, I don't need
your help.
I know I have
some baggage, ok?
I'm sure you've read--
yeah. You do.
Not everything
they write is true.
Ok. so you didn't get
written up for probation
for fighting an
Australian rugby team?
Ok. that one's true.
But some of the other aren't.
That's not the point.
Look. I'm sorry, ok?
I didn't mean to deceive you.
But you need help here.
So let me help you.
Ok. fine. I need you
to look at the sink.
I need you to look
at the oven.
I need you to look
at the fridge.
It's acting up again.
And I really, really,
really need help
with the Christmas
wreaths on the cupcakes.
Wreaths. I love wreaths.
Perfect. I will do it.
Abuse me. I like it.
Go.
ok.
Ok. ok. I have to go.
Whoa. she's so hot.
You don't get tired
of cupcakes all the time?
No. it's the name
of the store and
if it sells, sell it.
I don't know.
I think you should try
a sinful snowball.
Never know.
It could be legit.
I don't know about that.
We'll see.
Hey, cass,
sorry I'm late.
Hey, I had a dream
about this guy last night.
He was wearing a beret
and he was painting
snow-capped forests
with Bob Ross.
I miss that little underbite.
Give me a kiss.
Alex gray.
What?
Yeah. Alex, this is Jared.
Jared, heard a lot
about you, buddy.
Yeah.
I--i--
good job on your
last film. That was
a cool vampire movie.
Thank you. Appreciate it.
No. my friend saw it.
Said that the girl was
really good in it.
Thank you.
Question though
for an actor.
You know when you have
the abs, do they really
paint those on?
Serious question.
Um, well, I can't
speak from--
mine are real, yes.
I'll let you guys--
I'm just asking
a lot of questions.
I've never met
a celebrity before.
That's crazy
that you're here.
Yeah. that's funny.
Hey, come here.
What's Alex gray doing
in your kitchen?
'Cause I can help you
get him out of here
if you want.
No. that's weird.
He's my friend.
So like what
kind of friend?
Like a friend.
A friend with benefits?
He's friend.
He's a friend friend.
I've been thinking.
I think that maybe
i made a mistake.
You kidding? Oh, my god.
I don't have time for this.
Hold on. Wait.
Then we'll talk
tomorrow.
It's a date.
It's not a date.
It's definitely a date.
It's not. That's so weird.
See ya. Oh, my god.
That's so funny.
You know how
to make me laugh.
There's just so much
history that we have.
I'll see you tomorrow.
See ya.
See ya.
Good luck with stuff.
You too, Jared.
Wow. the guy's a tool.
Well, at least
he doesn't fall asleep
at dog parks.
You really are looking up
everything on me, huh?
Search away.
Just means you're interested.
No I'm not.
I have to go.
Hold it.
Wasn't a dog park.
It was my neighbor's
front lawn.
Hello, little child.
You will be next to sit
on Santa's lap.
Are you excited?
No, of course not.
You think it's my first time,
freckle face?
Ho, ho, ho.
And what do you want for
Christmas, little man?
I want "code death" and
"operation: Annihilation."
Everybody get down!
I'm police.
Denver: cut.
Hey, nice job.
[Indistinct] changed
my tire in the parking
lot today.
Finally got his hands dirty.
So Mandy was hitting on
Alex at the party
the other night.
He totally shut her off.
I mean, I hear
he's interested
in somebody else.
Lucky her, he's so cute.
He is.
Universe, if this is you,
you are so not subtle.
No.
Hey, Cassie, delivery for you.
Hey, thank you.
Never thought about that.
There you go.
Thanks.
Oh, hands off!
Whatever.
All right, thanks.
Ok. what is this?
You deserve some sparkle
in your life.
[Gasp]
Ok. so what are you
going to do?
Well, I don't know.
What am I gonna do?
I'm gonna give it back.
Come on,
at least give it to charity.
Give it to me.
I'm not giving it
to you. No, no, no.
I'm giving it back.
You are no fun at all,
i tell you what.
Hello?
Hey.
What the hell is this?
Why would you get me this?
Because girls like that.
No. I am not a movie star
walking on a red carpet.
I'm a Baker. I have flour,
sugar all over me 24/7.
The last time I wore a dress
was at my aunt's wedding
a year ago.
And I'm...
I'm going to bake them.
They're diamond earrings.
I'm going to bake them.
Why do I feel like
you're about to hit me?
I'm sorry.
This is really nice.
Just too nice for me.
You're amazing.
I just threatened you
physically with jewelry.
Other women I have
dated have been
impressed by
expensive things.
But you are not like
other women.
I'm sorry.
I should have
known better.
Unh. I'm sorry.
I've been totally crazy.
It's ok. But just know
that it's ok
to let someone else do
something nice for you.
You deserve it.
Ok. but if you want to do
something nice for me,
get me a plumber
or comfy shoes.
Sink from the shop
out again?
No, it's at my house.
And I want to take a bath
and my brother's crap's
always in the tub because
he doesn't do anything.
And my feet hurt.
And you're charming
and gorgeous.
You think I'm gorgeous.
Yes. and you stress me out.
Stress you out.
Ok. What can I do?
How can I help you?
You could--you could
stop being awesome.
And I have to go.
I have to go.
Thank you.
Oh, my gosh,
I'm on a movie set.
This is crazy.
Hi.
I had to show them my ID.
It's crazy.
Ha ha. I feel fancy.
So, Cassie, I've been thinking.
We should be creative
with our gifts this year.
Let's do arts and crafts.
Let's do something different.
Uh, I don't think
we should do anything
this year.
Nothing?
Gonzo, who wants
a tummy rub?
Who wants a tummy rub?
Oh, he loves tummy rubs.
Oh, that's so funny
that I know that because
he's my dog.
He's Cassie's dog,
isn't he?
You broke up with her.
I'm just curious
how you have a claim
over the little guy.
I'm still attached
to the dog, ok?
We go way back.
We have history.
And he has feelings too.
And I'm not just going
to run away.
I get it. You feel
stupid about breaking up
with Cassie.
And you're using the dog
as a way of trying
to get her back.
Wow. you don't even know me.
And you're assuming
all this stuff.
What are you, my shrink?
Just calling it
like I see it.
Alex--
I've known Cassie
for four years.
I've know Gonzo
since he was a puppy.
You've been here for what,
a week and three days?
How many weeks and three days
are there in four years?
Ok. guys, please stop.
Probably like 230-ish.
True.
Do the math.
Never been
my strong suit.
Hey, there's a basketball court.
You want to play
some basketball with me?
I'd love to play.
Really?
Yeah!
all right, man.
I'll take you down,
superstar.
All right, you ready?
Ha ha. Am I ready?
What do you think?
I always come ready,
idiot!
Yeah, that's right.
I just called you an idiot.
I don't care
if there's people
on this set that like you.
I don't. Let's play, man.
You're getting
ridiculously close
to me right now.
How close can I get
until it gets weird, huh?
You feeling weirded out
right now?
Definitely weird.
Let's take it out
on the court, buddy.
Let's do it.
We won't get that close.
Let's stretch first
to be safe.
You know, you're famous.
You think you're
untouchable.
I'm about to touch you
all over, fool.
What?
shut up.
Alex? Alex,
what are you doing?
Who is this guy?
I say we go one on one.
Yeah, how about that, huh?
Want some muscle?
Ready for this?
[Chatter]
[Cheering]
[Cheering]
How do you like that?
Where's Cassie?
You have no chance
with her, man.
You might be right.
But I'm not the one
who dumped her.
Nice going, buddy.
You got lucky.
Home court advantage.
Two guys trying
to show off for you.
Sounds kind of hot.
Yeah, I guess it was
kind of hot.
Cassie Drake?
I'm Monique and I'm here
to make you feel unique,
to soothe those tired toes
and show you
some fabulous options
in footwear, girl.
Oh, I...
What is this?
Almost forgot.
From someone special.
You better not think of
giving this one back.
I'm going to take
advantage of this.
Well, come on, girl.
♪ Sleigh bells
are ringing ♪
"Keep your eyes open for
opportunities and open
doors will follow."
Don't buy any of
that junk, Zack.
Oh, I'm not.
It's just stupid.
So hey.
I was thinking,
Christmas is just
around the corner.
And I know we don't know
each other that well,
is there something you
think Cassie might like?
Cassie's a really difficult
person to shop for.
Yeah. I know.
But everyone
needs something.
Zack,
what does Cassie need?
An off button.
Dude, think.
No, for real.
She's always so busy
running around
helping everybody else
but herself.
She never really gives herself
time to relax.
I see that.
But getting back to me,
what I really need
is a bigger closet.
'Cause Cassie's bathtub
is too small.
Bathtub?
yeah.
I got a lot of junk.
Hey, want to join us?
Uh, no. Thanks.
I actually can't.
I just want to say thank you
for the whole mani/pedi
and the shoe gal thing.
You get a good pair?
I did. Thank you.
My feet feel fabulous.
Well, you look fabulous.
I really, really
appreciate it.
I'm just really
glad this didn't
upset you this time.
No. it was really thoughtful.
Hey, Zack.
Yo.
All right, well, I'm going
to get back to the cupcake shop.
See ya.
See ya.
So...
I might be able to help you.
But...
I'd need another line
in the movie.
Done.
I might need two.
Done.
I might need
a little love scene.
Don't push it.
Five lines and you help
me with Cassie?
Deal.
You get that?
Give him five lines.
Maybe a kiss.
Hello, there.
Hello.
What's going on?
Are going on another
retreat?
What? no.
Not going on retreat.
This is Zack's stuff.
Is Zack going
on a retreat?
Are you ready?
Zack:
send her up, I'm ready.
Why don't you just
come with me?
And open.
What?
What? is this real?
Yeah. this is your new
bathroom now.
It's so girly in here.
I don't know where
I'm going to pee.
You sneaky girl.
Alex.
This is your day off.
Excuse us.
Yeah. thank you.
Hey. you happy?
Yeah, I love it.
So is it true
that you met Skylar
by showing up drunk
at her birthday party
and then face-planting
into her birthday cake?
It's ok.
Only 70% of those online
stories are true.
That one is 100% true.
I was drinking
a lot back then.
And thinking things
through was kind of
always a problem for me.
Dude, so been there.
So after a few rounds
of court-appointed counseling,
I guess you start
asking yourself
do they like me for me
or do they like me because
I'm famous?
You're a cool dude.
And hey,
everyone goes
on a bender
and does dumb things
at least once.
Yeah? well,
let's hear it, guys.
Because everyone of
my bad days is splashed
all over the Internet.
Come on, dish up the dirt.
What have you guys gone?
What's the worst thing
that's ever happened to you?
Tell you what?
If you guys spill,
the reward is the newly
famous sinful snowball.
Both: I was arrested
for streaking.
What about you?
I don't know.
How about the time
Jared dumped you?
You were pretty upset.
You threw all
his clothes
on the front lawn.
Yeah, most breakups are
pretty dramatic.
When I got dumped,
i felt someone kicked me
in the stomach
and poured gasoline
down my throat.
Couldn't eat for weeks.
Yeah, I think the mornings
were the hardest for me.
I'd go through feeling
really bitter and angry.
And...you know,
feeling like
it was all my fault.
I wasn't good enough.
That's exactly what
it was like for me.
Did you delete all the
photos off the computer?
I did. Yes. I did.
And then four months later
they are in the trash.
Right? they don't delete.
You got to do it twice.
And they're still there.
But good riddance,
right?
Mmm. indeed. Moving on.
You're good at dishes too,
are you?
So?
It was seriously amazing,
thank you.
I just...
What?
I shouldn't have assumed
anything with you.
And I just thought
that you were something else
and that this could never work.
And you made that so hard
because you're really nice
and you didn't run.
And I don't know,
you kind of fixed my bathtub
and my entire house.
Sinful snowballs
are huge at my store.
Dude, I told you.
I don't know.
I want to start
with new things.
And that's good of you.
Ok.
Why are you doing this?
Because I really
like you.
Oh. ok.
Well, I really like you too.
I don't really know why
people are putting my photos
on the Internet.
I have a really boring life.
But, uh...Thank you.
Because nobody has ever
done this for me before.
So it's really nice.
I like doing things
for you.
I know it hasn't
been that long.
But I haven't been
this happy in a long,
long time.
Me too.
Ok. I'm going to leave.
Ok.
'Cause I want to.
But uh...
I want to be
a gentleman.
Ok. good night.
See ya tomorrow.
[Gasp]
Heh heh.
It's all good, guys.
Night.
Bye.
You're so quick.
Alex.
Skylar.
Hi, baby.
Surprise.
What are you doing here?
I'm your new co-star.
What?
Oh, don't be mad.
I made Nolan promise
not to spill
because I wanted to tell
you myself.
What happened to, uh--
she decided to go
and dig Wells in Haiti
for Christmas.
She's so outreach
minded. I love her.
Is this sugar free?
You can't stay here.
What do you mean?
I have to stay here.
It's part of my deal.
Plus, the rest of
the hotel is sold out
because...
But you and I have
so much we need
to catch up on anyway.
Cut. brilliant.
Ooh.
Let me help you up there.
This is so much cooler
than anything I could
have visualized.
You did great.
Thanks.
Thank you. Hi.
How are you?
Good.
what's your name?
Hey. you ok?
Look, I was going
to call you, but,
you only have a cell phone.
Skylar's here.
Yeah, I know.
They cast her last night.
I didn't even know.
Skylar St. Jean,
your ex-girlfriend
movie star is here.
Cassie, Skylar dumped me
when I proposed to her, ok?
When you pro--
oh, my god.
Just breathe.
Ms. Skylar,
can I have your autograph?
Of course you can.
Watch the present!
Jump!
Whoo!
Unh.
breathe.
Hi, there.
Hi.
Lexie was wondering
if she could have a cookie,
please.
Yeah.
Of course.
Thank you.
And you must be Cassie.
Yeah.
Amazing gluten-free
chocolate peppermint bark.
Seriously.
thanks.
Honestly, I would love
to sit down with you
and talk about some
branding opportunities.
There is a huge market
for your kind of goodies.
Skylar?
What? you'd be her
first investor, right?
And with me onboard,
we could attract
all kinds of money.
I'm just saying,
we should talk.
That would probably be
kind of weird.
Yes, definitely.
What's weird about making money?
Oh, have you met Sarah yet?
I hired her for everyone
for the rest of the sh**t.
And I am sure you have been
working your little buns off
behind the oven.
So you should definitely
take advantage.
Let her work her magic.
She's amazing.
And it's probably time for us
to go make the magic.
It's just movie talk.
Cassie, so nice to meet you.
Ready, Lexie?
Let's skip!
Here we go!
♪ la la la la... ♪
She's really nice.
Yeah, kind of.
In her own way.
Look, can we go out tonight?
I don't know.
I have so much to do.
I don't really--
I'm really overwhelmed
right now.
This whole Skylar thing,
it's ok, right?
I don't know.
It's over.
There's nothing between us.
Really?
You look really cute
in the sweater.
See you later.
She is so pretty.
I cannot believe you
were talking to her.
Dude, she's amazing.
I kind of want
to talk to her about
the universe book.
Do you think she'll talk
to me about it?
Is it St. Jean
or Saint John.
Jean.
St. Jean. Jean.
Jean.
French.
Jean.
Are you serious?
I cannot believe the
universe is opening this
door for me right now.
You're shitzing a little bit.
Yeah, no. You look
a little peaked.
Are you ok?
Am I sweating?
Skylar St. Jean is amazing!
I'm picturing it.
Romance, marriage.
Babies.
[Knocking at door]
Someone's at the door.
Get the door, Zack.
I don't want to.
So lazy!
Slacker.
Baker.
Hey.
hey.
I picked up those
noodles you like.
Dude, that's
a total chick move.
Shh!
he's right.
I can tell you're busy.
Oh, flour on my face.
So...i know things
are kind of weird with
Skylar being here,
but...
it's fine.
You know you're the one
i want, right?
I can't stop
thinking about you.
Seriously. I'm like
in love with you.
Come on!
Can you go to his place?
No. I'm baking.
Yeah. you know for once
in your life, be a man!
You got a move out!
Yeah, move out!
I saw pictures of her.
I saw pictures
of Skylar.
Her body's so--
her body's really good.
Stop. stop.
I can't.
Your perfect.
Seriously,
close the door.
Get out of here!
Hey! [clamoring]
Serving number 122.
Wow, I didn't know
our numbers went up
this high.
Me neither.
Everybody, quiet!
Thank you.
Cassie,
you, your baking, amazing.
The crew told me that
you were getting swamped.
Small business.
Need some help, yes?
Why?
Girl power, sister!
Come on, just tell me
what you need.
Thousand hands you know.
Leave it to me.
♪ And red icing base,
and red icing base ♪
That's where it all starts.
Beautiful. wonderful.
Wonderful. ooh, nice
attention to detail.
Santa, that looks
a little bit naughty.
Cassie, what do we do next?
Green trim around the top.
Green trim around the top.
Green trim around the top.
Sprinkle. wonderful.
And we've got two
more minutes.
Two more minutes to finish
up these cupcakes.
People,
let's make it happen.
Make it happen.
You're kind of amazing.
Ah, thank you.
You know, one of my
favorite acting teachers
gave me one huge
piece of advice.
Everyone needs
direction.
I'm sorry.
I don't think
i got your name.
I--I'm me. Trisha.
Trisha.
it's very nice
to meet you, Trisha.
You, the book universe.
Trisha's favorite book
is "how the universe
opens your doors."
Ah! I love that book.
The book changed
my life. I mean it
completely--right?
Did it change yours?
Yeah.
exactly.
You know what?
We should all go
Christmas shopping
together.
I'm really busy.
It's kind of a lot, yeah.
You know want?
First we shop and then,
more importantly,
we cocktail.
I'm buying. I insist.
It's almost closing time.
Exactly.
She's in.
Whoo.
Come on in. Come on in.
Careful, careful.
Just set those anywhere.
Great.
thank you so much.
This place is so cool.
Um, Cassie,
just two things.
With the paparazzi,
you just want to look at
them as an asset, ok?
Not like the enemy.
Like when you do this
and throw things.
I mean, just sister
advice. Yeah.
Not that flattering.
'Cause you're so pretty.
Um, anyway. I learned
so much from the book.
And actually it was
the visualization lesson
that broke me
and Alex up.
So what about visualization
was it?
Well, this is gonna
sound crazy.
But when Alex proposed,
i ran.
Because I couldn't
visualize him behind
my door.
And that's crazy, right?
Because who wouldn't
want to marry Alex gray?
But I did not see it.
So...i ran.
Why--why couldn't
you see it really?
Well, he would...
He would lie...
A lot.
He wouldn't call it
lying. He, uh...
He called it.
"I just didn't
tell you that part."
Hmm. really?
So you, Trisha, and Skylar
went Christmas shopping?
We did.
The photo are all over
the Internet.
Really, already?
That's fast.
Welcome to Skylar's world.
She never met anyone
she couldn't charm.
Ah.
And then a bunch
of photographers
or whatever showed up.
That's 'cause she called them
ahead of time.
What?
let 'em know where
she was going to be.
That's how she works.
Hmm.
That's weird.
Dude.
what?
What is going on
back there?
You said you didn't like
to see yourself on the Internet.
I don't.
Cassie...
Come on, guys.
If I didn't know you better,
I'd say you were starting
to like the limelight.
What is this?
What?
That's, um...
Bull is what that is.
That's you, dude.
It's you and Skylar.
Guys, can you give us
a little bit of space, please?
Why was Skylar
in your hotel room?
Cassie, we're sh**ting
a movie together.
She came over
to read lines.
That's it.
Nothing happened.
I can't believe
i believed her...
I don't care
what she said,
but nothing happened.
Ok. I know how you
Hollywood types work.
It's different.
This stuff
is all fabricated.
You know that.
No. no, I'm not going to be
with somebody again
that makes me feel like
there's something better
than me out there.
Cassie!
Cassie, wait!
Looks like that's a wrap,
Hollywood.
The universe is closing
this door.
Skylar.
Alex gray isn't worth
a dime of your time.
But I am. Get over.
Alex gray's not worth
your time, but I am.
Excuse me.
Care for some shade?
Oh.
Is that Cassie's Jared?
How do you know Jared?
Trisha told me about
the custody arrangement
with the dog.
They look so happy.
And you do not.
Yeah, maybe it's the
fake story you gave
to the gossip trades.
What? I didn't do anything.
Oh, come on.
This has your
fingerprints
all over it.
Why would I do
something like that?
The press makes up lies
because that's what
the readers want.
You know that.
I also know that you
love attention.
I cannot believe
you actually think
that I would
do something like this.
Wow.
Look, I will make it up to you.
Ok, I will go down
and talk to Jared right now
and try to figure out
what kind of competition
you have with Cassie.
But I can honestly
tell you, you're going
to win, hands down.
Skylar,
i think you've done enough.
Ok, I don't need your--
help.
Well, that's
what men are bad at, right?
Asking for help.
Well, hi there.
Little cutie--
[snaps]
oh!
Sorry. he normally
does not att*ck
beautiful women.
Oh, it's fine.
I'll just...
You're Skylar St. Jean.
I am. Hi.
Hi.
pleasure.
Yes. big fan.
Thank you.
Yeah, I've watched
a lot of you films.
Really?
I used to have your posters
up in my room.
I'm flattered.
What a charmer you are.
Now is this
Cassie Drake's dog?
Yes. well, it's our dog.
We have joint custody.
Right. because you are--
I can't believe Skylar St. Jean
is asking my name.
I'm Jared.
Jared.
Yeah.
that's right.
I understand that you
used to be with Cassie.
Is that correct?
You understand correctly.
But now she's with Alex.
Unfortunately.
Don't you think that you
should be with Cassie?
I think that I should be
with Cassie, yes.
Right. so let's
talk about that.
Ok.
so...
Everyone likes Christmas.
What is wrong with you?
...over the holidays.
I don't need Christmas.
What I need...
Is information.
Hey.
cut.
Let's sh**t this,
people.
Here.
So I had a pretty interesting
talk with Cassie's
Jared yesterday.
Skylar, I told you
to stay out of it.
Don't worry.
He didn't suspect a thing.
I mean,
really we just talked about--
well...
All right,
he wants Cassie back.
You need to stop.
Listen,
it makes perfect sense.
Ok? they have been in
a relationship for years,
first of all.
Second of all,
they're from the same
adorable town.
They agreed to share a dog,
which I think really is
just an excuse for them
to stay near one another.
Yeah, well, Cassie would
never take Jared back.
He dumped her.
Treated her
like garbage.
Yes. it's hard to come back
when trust has been broken,
isn't it?
But sometimes
people can be wrong.
And trust can be rebuilt.
Especially if two people
want the same thing.
Skylar!
What are you doing?
Ahem. how as that, Nolan?
That was very good.
Woman: make up,
last looks please.
Cassie.
Cassie, we were rehearsing.
Cassie, you know
what a rehearsal is.
Alex, focus. Focus.
Here. Now.
Yeah, I know.
You look good together.
Knock knock.
Hope you don't mind.
I had a copy made.
I guess we're
not rehearsing then.
You're drinking.
Yes.
I'm drinking.
But I'm not drunk.
Cassie, won't even
talk to me.
And she doesn't believe
a word I'm saying.
And I love her but
she doesn't trust me.
Ok. it's all right.
God, this tastes awful.
Take it slow.
Sit down.
I'm a good guy.
You know,
but no one believes
that about me.
They see a drunk,
a mess.
That is not true.
You are a good guy.
You are a great guy.
I have always been...
Wait. wait. Whoa.
I'm not that drunk.
Ow. thanks a lot.
It's Cassie.
She doesn't want you. I do.
Doesn't matter.
I love her.
And I know I probably
don't have a chance
with her.
That's ok. You can love her.
It doesn't matter.
I'm ok with that.
Just don't think about it, ok?
Cassie: hello. Alex?
Cassie?
Cassie!
Cassie.
hey.
I was just going
to come over and talk to you.
But obviously.
Yeah, it's really
not a good time
right now.
Alex has been drinking.
Cassie, this is not
what you think it is, ok?
Never is.
Cassie.
Cassie, wait.
Cassie!
Ok. everybody,
the story is closed.
I'm closing the door.
Happy Christmas.
Good night. Oh.
Go home.
Go away.
Go.
I'm strong.
I'm so strong.
You are strong.
I know it sounds
really cliche,
I really want to eat
my way through this heartbreak.
I want to eat all of this.
No, you don't.
I do.
No, I want to eat it.
This chocolate is going
to be so good.
No, spit it out.
Spit it out. Spit!
Spit it out.
Spit it out.
Spit it out.
Ok.
I'm going to tell
Skylar St. Jean that
i really like her.
And then she'll kiss me
like I've seen through
my universe door.
And then Alex will be
free for Cassie again.
And it'll be a win-win.
Am I right?
Knock it off, Zack.
Jared wouldn't do this
to me.
Yeah, but Jared's lame.
Jared wants me.
He wants me back.
I can't trust Alex.
But Alex makes me feel
really good.
But Jared wants me now.
And if I just--
i don't know
what I'm supposed to do.
Because you didn't read
the universe book.
Jared.
What are you doing here?
I promise I'm not going
to be the best dancer
and that I'm going to mess up.
Ok.
But I'll always do my best.
Ok. you can try.
Yeah?
yeah.
Ow.
Ok. that's one.
Told you.
How about three?
I get three. If I step
on you three times,
you throw me
in the lake.
I want you back.
I don't know.
I can't. I can't do this.
Talk to me.
Just tell me what?
I don't know.
I'm so confused right now.
I can't do this.
I can't do this.
Cassie.
Dudes, today's the day.
Today, I'm going to make
the move on Skylar.
Last day of filming?
No time like
the present.
Uh-oh.
Hey, look who's here.
Everyone gather around,
gather around.
Cassie and her crew
are here for our last day.
I think we should
let them know what
we think about that, huh?
[Clapping]
Thanks, guys.
I just um...
You guys make me feel
really special.
I'm just a Baker so...
You know, but I feel
like a movie star.
But uh...
So all right,
well, thanks, Nolan. Yeah.
All right, wish me luck.
Ok. um.
Where's he going?
He's going to go make
the move on Skylar.
And he is so going
to crash and burn.
Skylar.
wait.
What are you thinking?
It's time to tell
America's sweetheart
how it is.
What?
yeah.
Let's do this.
The thing is, Skylar,
I see you in my door,
a universe door.
Skylar, you and I need
to talk.
Oh, my god. What?
Can it, Zack.
She probably thinks
you're a stalker.
You don't do you?
Ok. I admit that
i didn't think that
i could compete
with America's
sweetheart.
I mean, not somebody
that was that sweet
or that nice
or that friendly.
I mean, not even
you can, right?
But I just want to say,
good for you. You win.
You've got Alex.
You've got everything
you want.
And I'm just me.
I'm a successful Baker.
I am the world's
greatest dog owner.
I'm a good friend.
I'm a great sister.
I'm not a nobody, ok?
I'm just me.
Cassie, nothing happened
with me and Alex.
What about in the
hotel room? What are
you talking about?
Yes, I wanted Alex back.
Ok? I did everything
i could to get him back.
I told the paparazzi
where I'd be.
I told the paparazzi
where you and Jared would be.
Whatever. he turned me down.
Ok. I threw myself at him,
and he turned me down.
I don't take
no for an answer. Ok?
He wouldn't budge.
Because he wants you.
So you threw yourself
on him, and he turned
you down?
Yes. yes.
Why?
Because he doesn't want me.
He wants you.
Well, I got to go.
Go!
I'm not a stalker,
you know.
No, I know.
I've had stalkers before.
You're way too passive.
Passive?
Wow.
Not passive.
Uh...
You guys.
Cassie needs our help.
We need to go.
Right away.
Is this is chase?
I love chases.
Hey! Alex! Alex!
He's not at the hotel.
The hospital
hasn't seen him.
I just keep getting
his voicemail.
What are you going to do,
cass?
I don't know. Universe,
ok. I'm saying it.
I've been really,
really harsh about your book.
And the whole open door thing
and the whole closed door thing.
And I've been mocking you
for forever
and all my friends really
believe in you, but...
I don't care if
you're not going to help me.
I'm just going to say
i love him, because I love him.
You love him?
You love him?
Yeah. I love him.
I'm saying it out loud
because I love him.
Oh, my gosh. Isn't that
what it's all about?
Right? oh my gosh.
If you're going to help
anybody help me, please!
Ok! ok.
My sources tell me that second
unit is sh**ting the last scene
of the movie at the lake.
Sources?
What?
you talk
to the universe?
No. of course not.
The paparazzi.
[Cheering]
Where are you guys going?
The lake's this way!
Oh.
It's done.
And to all a good night.
Alex!
Cut. cut.
Cassie.
Hi.
I'm sorry I didn't
believe you about Skylar.
I told you I was telling
the truth.
Yeah, well,
how am I supposed
to know anything?
So you're
not with Jared?
I'm not with Skylar.
So...
What are you
doing tonight
for Christmas Eve?
Hmm. nothing.
Hanging out with you?
So, Skylar St. Jean.
Yes.
What are you doing
for Christmas Eve?
Oh, I have to catch
a flight to London actually.
Ringing in Christmas
with the royals.
Do you want to come with?
Uh, well, actually
i was wondering
if maybe you'd want
to low-key it here
with us or me.
Really?
yeah.
Oh, Zack.
Oh, Skylar.
Oh, universe,
this is one sappy door.
Hmm.
Yes, mostly genius.
That is the best ending
I've ever seen.
You, you're hired.
Wardrobe,
get her in a costume.
That's really weird.
Uh, yeah.
Yeah.
Man: Nolan Denver is proud
to present...
Let me tell you
something about
Christmas.
The screen's greatest
action hero...
Alex gray is det. Axel Slade.
The only man...
And to all a good night.
Who stands between Christmas
and Santa's most
deadly assassin.
Skylar St. Jean...
Everybody get down!
I'm police.
And Alex gray are heating up
the screen in...
I don't need Christmas.
What I need is
information.
Merry Christmas Eve.
The usual?
See you later.
I'm sorry I'm late.
Have you seen the news?
What?
Oh, yeah.
"The last Christmas Carol"
just topped the box office
for the third week
in a row.
♪ They're talking sequel,
they're talking sequel ♪
I'm gonna ask
for a bigger part.
Maybe bad guy number two?
You'd be amazing.
All right, honey,
chimney's fixed, read for Santa.
You hear the news?
About the sequel, yeah.
But I told Nolan I'm only going
to do it if we sh**t here.
Here?
Of course. This is the house
of the best damn cupcakes
in the world.
And home to somebody else.
Just somebody huh?
Somebody I love a lot.
As.
What I need is
information.
Merry Christmas Eve.
The usual?
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