A Godwink Christmas: Meant for Love (2019)

[bunniefuu]

Helen, will you grab the ham,
please, honey?

I got it, I'll get it.

Good thank you so much.

- Okay. Anybody seen Alice?
- I hear them coming.

Hey, boys.
You've been good?

- Yeah.
- Yeah?

Don't break anything, all right?

Here. Give me that.

Hey, boys.

Hey, Charlie and Mickey,

would you mind just grabbing
those last two dishes over there

and bringing them over, please?

Where will two more dishes fit?

- I'll find room.
- She'll find room.

Next thing you know,
he was doing the laundry.

Well, just because
the holidays are busy

doesn't mean
you have to do all the work.

Your husband has to chip in.

That's what I said.

This is the first Christmas
you're spending

with your new daughter-in-law,
right?

Yeah, and I don't know
how that's gonna go.

Nervous?

A little.

We haven't exactly
seen eye-to-eye.

Well, loving your son
is common ground, right?

True.

But we've barely seen them
since the wedding and...

I don't know.

You are
a wonderful, loving mother

and you have raised a great kid.

It's natural

that they want to spend
time by themselves...

and maybe you don't quite know
where you fit in anymore.

Maybe.

I'm sure
that she's nervous, too.

Just...
Be open with her.

And that way, you'll find out
why your son loves her,

and she'll find out
why her husband loves you.

Thanks, Alice.
I'll give it a try.

I have total faith in you.

Okay.

I brought karaoke.

Of course you did.
My favorite nephew!

Fill this house up
with music, okay?

Hey, have you seen Alice?

I thought she was staying
to close up shop.

I heard she was closing early.

It's three weeks till Christmas.

We can't close
a retail store early.

You know what I'd like you
to do, sir?

I'd like you to go help those
children untangle some lights.

Thank you.

Told you she'd be mad.

I'm not mad!

Hey. I just closed up now.

Good, sweetheart.
Okay, get here quickly, okay?

We're having
so much fun already.

You do remember
what tonight is, right?

Yes, I know, and I'm on my way.

I just don't want you
to miss anything.

See you soon.
Love you.

Love you, too. Bye.

Hi, Mrs. Laurent.

Hi.

I'd try
to lease the place myself,

if I didn't want to retire soon.

You always say

you're gonna retire,
and you never do.

And what would we do without
your amazing cookies and cakes?

You guys going for it?

Yeah, we'd love to expand.

I just need to crunch
the numbers.

I heard the Beans & Brew chain
was looking to rent it.

Well, no matter how much
I love coffee,

I mean,
this is a mom-and-pop street,

with stores that have been here
for decades, like ours.

Your family's lucky to have you
keep up the tradition.

Yeah, well...

If I don't go
to the tree-trimming,

they're gonna throw me out
of the family.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Alice.

And those are
my fourth-quarter numbers.

I think that covers
the year-end.

Great job, Jack.

Your sales have almost doubled
from last year.

Well, you know what they say...

"do what you love,
never work a day in your life".

And I am not the only one
who's noticed, either.

And I didn't come
all the way up here

just to year-end
the regional sales books.

It hasn't been
officially announced, but...

I will be moving
to the Chicago office

first quarter next year.

Congratulations.

Well, you know
you're gonna be missed here.

Thanks.

Jon and I wanted to be closer
to the kids

while they're at college,
so it's a win-win.

And the board is thinking of
promoting someone from within.

They want to approve
their replacement

by the end of December.

Would they consider hiring
outside of headquarters?

Why, do you know
somebody interested?

Well, maybe.

I'm heading back
to Minneapolis tonight

for bi-monthly sales calls,

and I need to finally close
that university hospital deal.

Great. So you can attend
the corporate holiday party.

- We can talk more about it then.
- Sure!

Are you driving
straight there now?

No, I need to finish up
a few things here first,

and then a tree-trimming stop
on my way.

Say hi to Nabeh from me.

And Jack...

Remember my secret.
Find the balance.

See you in Minneapolis.

- There's my girl.
- Hey, everyone!

Sorry I'm late.

We had last-minute customers.

Tell your mother a retail store
needs to stay open in December.

"A retail store needs
to stay open in December".

Enough about that.

Just tell your mother
what you want to eat.

- I ate before I left.
- What?

Kidding! You think
I'd come here not starving?

Works every time.

Now you're both on lights duty.

What?

I want to feed you.
Wait till you see.

Liz says "hello", uncle Nabeh.

It sounds like
she's predicting big things.

Yeah, well... let's hope so.

You could finally
move back to Minneapolis.

Which would leave you here
by yourself.

Come on, it's been two years.

Your parents' estate
has been settled.

It's time.

But you have to come back
for every Christmas.

You know I'm not
missing Christmas.

I'm gonna put
some Christmas music on.

Yeah.

They're not gonna let
some big coffee company

take over the empty store.

Well, if a chain
with a proven track record

brings some reliable traffic,

maybe the stores
will support it.

And if one chain comes in,
what's stopping others?

Next thing you know,
we got a glorified strip mall,

and everything we've built
over the last decade is gone.

When I tell you what your father
and I weathered

putting that store together...

Yeah, trudging
through the snow every day,

uphill both directions!

My go-getter son.

Climbing the corporate
accounting ladder

instead of coming into
the family business.

Every bit of ambition I have,
I got directly from you.

Thank you.

And you... keep it up.

Okay.

As for me, as soon as we get

this store expansion resolved

I am finally going to retire.

No one believes you

when you say that,
you know that, right?

Yeah.

Well, if anyone
can make him retire,

it's my favorite cousin.

Well, don't let
the other cousins hear you.

Yeah, they're not my favorites.

You've been rightful heir
to the store since you were...

what, 17... 16?
When'd you start working there?

- 15.
- See?

Race you!

No fair.
You got a head start.

Hey! Hey!
No running in the house!

Oh, you cuties.

Those "cuties"
just tried to shove

the rest of the reindeer cookies
into their pockets.

Yum!

Should we get them home soon?

Yeah, can you?

I promised the office

I'd go back
and finish that proposal.

You have to go back
to the office tonight?

Yeah, I mean, we're gone all
weekend for the wedding, so...

There are those "cuties".

Boys!

Hey, maybe you two can,
squeeze a little karaoke duet

before you go.

If only.
It's been ages.

Okay, everybody.

The ornaments are sorted,
so who's ready to trim a tree?

Me!

All right.

So you're driving
all the way to the wedding?

That's a long ride.

Yeah, well, I'll be able to get
all my calls done uninterrupted,

it'll be great.

All work and no play, huh?

When was the last time
you had a girlfriend?

Ask the guy who hasn't been
with anyone since aunt Rae.

Hey! I had my great love.

You haven't had yours yet.

Wouldn't be fair to connect
with someone right now,

work being so hectic.

I don't even know
where I'm gonna.

That's just an excuse, Jack.

You dad loved this one.

Take it.

I don't have a tree.

And I'm not going home tonight.

I think you should have it.

As a reminder.

I should get going.

Meetings in the morning.

Why didn't you
just drive from the office?

I couldn't miss this.

Besides... I promised.

"And a promise..".

"...is a promise".

Come here, come here.

Don't worry, I'll get there
by 11:00, all right?

All right.
Drive carefully, all right?

Will do!

No, no.
Honey, leave that.

Edgar and I will get all that.

And take some food.

Mom... look.
It was dad's favorite.

Yeah.

Should I put it up on the tree?

No, baby.
You keep it.

Put it on your tree.

Okay.

Hey, I had a thought...
Friday night.

You and I should go out
on the town.

Put on a pretty dress,
high heels.

I don't know.

We have to drive to the wedding
in the morning.

It's the Christmas
Schooner Gala.

Remember? You used to love it,
and you haven't been in years.

Okay, this isn't one of those

"surprise Alice
with a charity gala

that's really a way

for her to meet a man
and settle down" things, is it?

What kind of a mother does that?

You. Every three
or four months.

Well,
I'm right on schedule, aren't I?

Listen, honey.

I know Neal hurt you so bad
when he moved away...

He took a job.

Yeah, but it's been over a year.

You need to get yourself
out there again.

She's been on one or two dates.

And I have enough things
keeping me busy, so...

So? Perfect! Friday night.

'Cause I already
bought the tickets.

Hey, girls...

How was your night?

Didn't get enough
last night, huh?

Well, are there
enough decorations

when it comes to your family?

So we might try to lease
the space next door?

Well, if we can put together
a strong proposal,

but the owner is
a real-estate conglomerate,

so it's not like
when dad and Charlie

bought our space
with a handshake 40 years ago.

Well, if I can do anything
to help more...

Are you kidding me?

You working here this past year
has been a huge help.

Well, I do have
an accounting degree

I could dust off,
if it helps with the expansion.

It's all really exciting, right?

Yeah. Absolutely.

Alice?

We have that big delivery
later today.

Do you think you can stay
longer tonight?

I'll check,

but I think
Mickey's working late...

As usual.

Is everything okay?

Sure.

You know,

you need to pick out a dress for
that schooner thing tonight.

I'm just gonna wear
the navy blue one.

Again?

Hey, what good
is having a family store

if you don't go shopping in it?

I've got the perfect dress.

And finally,

if we combine these territories,

we'll streamline deliveries
and cut costs by 10%.

I like it, Jack.

I think the board will, too.

- You think so?
- Definitely.

But you need to show them that
you're ready to take this on.

Think about spending
the better part of December

here in Minneapolis.

- That'd be my pleasure.
- Good.

Now, enough shop talk.

I'll see you at
the party tonight, right?

Absolutely.
Thanks again, Liz.

Don't thank me.

I just want to make sure
the best person for the job

has a fighting chance.

Maybe I should just go.

No, no!
Absolutely not!

Sean's mother is having trouble
with the caterer

for the rehearsal dinner.

But I'm on my w...

wait, wait.
That's probably her. Okay.

Go. Go, meet people.

I'll be there soon! Bye!

...they'll truly save lives.

Yes, I'm just heading into
my company holiday party now,

why don't we set up
a show-and-tell

for later this week...

I'm... sorry.

No, I... I'm sorry.

I'm Jack.

I'm Alice.

You're still holding my hands.

Yes. Yes, I am.

You headed inside?

Yeah. Yeah.

- Well...
- Okay.

Thank you.

Sure.

Some party.

Yeah, I love
"the Christmas Schooner" story.

I'm not familiar.

A ship captain
transported fir trees

down the Great Lakes
on a schooner

for homesick immigrants
during the 1800s and 1900s.

Never heard that before.

They usually have stations
with crafts and wreath-making,

and I think there's
an "ugly sweater" contest, too.

How good are you
at wrapping presents?

Well, not my strong suit,
but, how hard can it be?

So, what department are you in?

I didn't have
anything to do with this.

I'm just visiting.

From out of town?

No, just right here
in Minneapolis.

I work in retail.

That's why we haven't met.

I'm in sales.

What kind of sales?

Digital-imaging technology
for hospitals.

Now I've blown it.

It was definitely
about the patient-care aspect

in the beginning.

Lately, it's probably been
more about the logistics...

and I've been talking non-stop
for way too long.

- Haven't I?
- No, not at all.

I love hearing
about what people do,

especially when they're as good
at it as you are.

Well, it helps to have
a good listener.

So, we should
probably go mingle.

I haven't met with half
the people I'm supposed to.

Who are you supposed to meet?

Cameron, Bill, and Jackie.

Company board members?

What company?

Willis Medical.

Is that who you work for?

Yeah.

I mean, don't you?

No.

You said you work retail.

At my family's store.

Then what're you doing
at the Willis office party?

We're not
at the Willis office party.

Yeah, we are.
We're at...

we're at the Christmas
Schooner Gala...

That raises money for the lakes?

Minneapolis,

the land of 10,000,
but really 15,000, lakes?

- Oh... Kay.
- The ships...

so you're saying
I've been at the wrong party

this entire time?

Does your company usually
host gift-wrapping

and wreath-making
at its Christmas party?

I keep suggesting it, but...

You know what?
This is all your fault.

Mine?

Yes. You're too distracting.

Well, I think you're really
just talking about your phone.

Guilty as charged.

Well, I don't...
I don't want to keep you.

You should probably
get to your party

and see Cameron and Bill and...

Jackie.

I really should probably go...

Yeah.

It was really nice meeting you,
Alice.

Nice meeting you too, Jack.

Merry Christmas.

Oh... no.

"Oh, no", what?

I just... I lost my ride
for Iowa tomorrow.

What's in Iowa?

I'm going to a wedding
at the Silver Center Resort.

I have a wedding to go to
at the Silver Center Resort.

My cousin, Sean,
is marrying a doctor.

My second cousin, Regina,
is a doctor.

What?

Do you need a ride
to the wedding?

N... that's kind,

but I don't want
to put you out.

I was just gonna
make some calls, but...

Maybe a different kind
of distraction

is exactly what I need.

Okay!

I don't even know
your last name.

It's "Marina".

Alice Marina.

Jack. Jack Totah.

Well, Alice, I'll...
See you tomorrow.

Looks like we've got a plan!

I had your hand there again.

This was a terrible idea.

I don't know
what I was thinking.

No, it's good you got somebody
to go with.

Except he's a total stranger!

But she's a total stranger.

I mean, what if we have nothing
to talk about

for hours on end?

Well, talk about the wedding.

We're not gonna talk about
the wedding for six hours!

I called Sean's mother,
who called Regina's mother,

and she said
that Jack's a really sweet guy.

What if his car smells?

What if she doesn't
like my music?

What if he doesn't say anything?

What if she talks non-stop?

I don't even know why
I said "yes".

Why did I even invite her?

Honey, you're going to have
a wonderful time.

You'll have a wonderful time.

Bye.

So I figured
caffeine for the road,

and I'm slightly co-dependent.

Well, great minds.

We'll probably get there
in about four hours.

Not accounting
for bathroom breaks.

Yeah.

So, I'm gonna stow my phone
for the ride.

There is one work call
that I couldn't move,

hope that's okay.

Yeah, no problem at all.

Great. So...
What music do you listen to?

Christmas music?

I start the day after Halloween.

You too?

You okay with the heat?

No, it's, it's comfortable.
Thanks.

I could've picked you up
at your place,

if that was easier.

No, I wanted to get
some work done before we left.

I've always been
on the corporate side.

How do you find
the small-business world?

Is it exciting?

It has its ups and downs.

Right now, I'm trying to lease
the space next door to us,

and it's...

This is probably so boring.

No! No, are you kidding?

I love talking shop.

Ooh, speaking of shop...

This is the work call
I got to take.

- Yeah.
- I'll be quick.

Hey, Liz.

I know, it's a problem.

What would happen

if we broke down
in the middle of nowhere

with no caffeine for miles?

That would be a fate
worse than death.

Correct.

I love just getting
out of the city

and breathing in
the country air.

I actually wish I could
spend more time in the city.

Because you travel
for work so much?

Actually, I'm only there
twice a month.

Wait. What?

Yeah, I don't live
in Minneapolis.

I'm up for a promotion,
and if I get it,

I'll be there more permanently,
but...

Oh, no.

"Oh, no",
you're getting a promotion?

"Oh no... the tire's flat".

What was that thing you said
about breaking down?

Could be worse.
At least we have lots of coffee.

And tires.

And bears.

"Oh, my!"

I am so sorry about this.

No worries.

How long did they say?

45 minutes.
They'll text.

Okay.

Wanna go exploring?

Great idea.

Okay.

- Shall we?
- Sure.

This looks like a cute store.

You okay?

Yeah, I think I tripped on...

Nothing.

Too much, uh, caffeine, I bet.

Yeah.

Okay. Thanks.

Yeah.

Look at this.

You should wear this
to the wedding.

I'm gonna buy it for you.

Only if... you wear this.

Aw, yeah.

I am so obsessed
with chocolate santas!

- What?
- I'm totally getting these.

- My dad loved ships.
- Bells were my dad's favorite.

"Were"?

My dad passed away
when I was little.

Alice.
I'm so sorry.

My parents both passed
in a car accident

a couple years ago.

Jack, that's awful.

Must've been pretty tough
for you, being so young.

Yeah, but...
I have a very big family.

And they were there for us.

I always had someone to talk to.

What about you?

My uncle.
We were always really close.

Tell me more about this family.

Well, my mom remarried

when me and my sisters
were teens.

My poor stepdad!

But he really
smoothed the rough seas.

So, we're pretty lucky.

I have
a ridiculously large family.

So do I get to meet
this ridiculously large family

at the wedding?

Well, they're kinda loud
and overbearing and...

Sounds perfect to me.

I've never been to one of
those large family gatherings

you see in movies.

It'll be fun.

The tire fixed?

Another 30 minutes.

More chocolate santas?

Actually...

I have a better idea.

What's going on?

You ready?

I don't know
what you're planning, but...

Hey!

Snow angels!

Come on!
What are you waiting for?

The water's fine.

It looks a little cold, but...

My gosh!

h*, h*, h*.

This is the most fun
I've ever had

getting a tire changed.

Well, you definitely
have to make the most

of every situation.

Yeah, I think
I'm just gonna turn in.

Thanks, mom.

I love you, too. Bye.

Hey.

So we missed
the rehearsal dinner,

but I was able to rustle us up
a little something-something.

Ooh! Dessert for dinner.
Okay.

I think the elevator
is down that way.

Yeah.

Well, I am at 302.

And I'm 312.

This is just gonna
keep happening, isn't it?

Apparently.

Well, thanks again for the ride.

Yeah, anytime.

I'll, see you at the wedding.

See you then.

- Hi.
- Hey.

So my crazy mom was afraid
I wouldn't have eaten.

I figured... half for you.

Well, now I have to meet
your family

to thank them.

For what?

Preventing me from
turning into a sugar cookie.

Okay, well, goodnight.

Goodnight.

- Again.
- Again.

- Okay.
- Okay. Thanks.

I hope he does that...

Good morning.

- Good morning.
- There you are!

What a day you had, huh?

Flat tire,
missed the rehearsal dinner.

It was fine.

Actually, it was fun.

Really?

It's not like that, I told you.

Well, you wouldn't even have met

if I hadn't bailed out
on that gala,

and then this man just happens
to walk into the "wrong" party,

and then the two of you
just happen to figure out

that you're going
to the exact same place...

right here.

Which means
they could've met here.

It's not like that!
The both of you.

Well, we look forward

to meeting this young man
very soon.

Do you have to?

Yes!

What's his name again?

Just tell me what his name is.

Jack.

Totah.

Hi.

Hi!

Hey, hey, hey!

- He's so cute!
- What did we say?

Why did they have to sit him
on the bride's side

during the ceremony?

Nobody got the chance
to talk to him.

Mom, please.

I've told you, it's not...

"...like that".

I know, I heard you.

There's Bryce.
I'll be back.

- Hey, mom, where are you going?
- I'll be back! I'll be back.

Don't worry,
we won't embarrass you.

I know, at least you won't.

That's one down,
only 40 Marinas to go.

So where are we sitting?

They are place cards
for everyone.

Our table is just over there.

So...
I hear you met somebody.

Are you kidding me, mom?

I thought, after Neal, you...

She's ready to move forward now.

Don't we have anything else
to talk about as a family?

Thank you!

He is just a man that I met...

So you admit
you did meet someone?

Okay. Shall we just move on
with the reception now?

Where am I sitting?

Where's my place?

You're at the little kids' table

with all the little kids.

The one night that me and Sal
could've used a break.

It's gonna be fun.

Mom, did you switch these?

There he is.
Excuse me!

- Aren't you Jack?
- Hi!

I am so happy to meet you.

I'm Olga, I'm Alice's mom.

It's nice to meet you.

Thank you for dinner last night.

- My pleasure.
- Speaking of which...

I'm having trouble
finding my place card.

You know what,
you're actually right here.

Next to... Alice.

- Imagine that.
- Lucky you.

Kids, what did I say
about running?

Jack. It's nice to meet you.

Likewise.

Shall we all sit down?

Yes.

Prepare yourself.

Got it.

So, Jack...

Tell us whatever you want
to tell us about yourself.

He's in the medical sales field.

He loves his job,

he has an uncle he's close with,

and he adores Minneapolis.

And can he speak?

Well, everything
Alice said is true.

I come from a small family,

I love my job,

and my uncle is very special.

Uncles are the best.

They are the best!

Cream and green sprinkles.

Ooh. I got some red ones here.

Ooh! Ooh, give me some.

Hey, guys!
Can I get a picture?

- Yeah.
- Lean in.

Come on.

All right.

Beautiful.

So, you didn't want
to bring a plus-one?

No. I...

You mean...?

Yeah, but if,
you know, if it's a thing...

- No. It...
- 'Cause I didn't...

- It... it...
- Not a thing?

There was someone,

but it ended a year ago.

He moved away for a job,
and I...

What about you?

Well, work's been
so crazy these days, I...

Hasn't been someone for a while.

Hey...

Do you want to...

Dance?

Okay.

I love Christmas trees.

Me too.

It's a shame
I can't have one this year.

No way! Says the guy
who listens to Christmas music

the day after Halloween.

I know, I know,

but I'm spending
so much time in Minneapolis,

I just won't be home much.

That's fair enough.

Hey, you didn't wear your tie.

Yeah, I thought I'd save it
for a special occasion...

Like, when we get a flat
on the way home.

Wait.

You're gonna give me
a ride back?

Do you not want a ride back?

Oh, no, that...

that sou...

Thank you.

That sounds good.

Will you excuse me for a moment?

- Sure.
- Okay.

Haven't seen you dance
for a while.

So you think the two of you
are gonna see each other again?

You know, usually when
I get into the range of

"do you think you're gonna
date this guy?"

I get a little pushback
from you.

It's okay.

No, he's a nice guy,

I just don't think I'm ready
for something right now.

Maybe in the new year.

What's going on here?

There's nothing going on,
but I'm...

You're a terrible liar.

Tell me.

I'm just... I've been having

some weird numbness
in my fingers,

and I've been...
Tripping a lot.

I thought I was tired...
I am tired...

Well, you need
to go to the doctor.

I will.
I mean, as soon as we get back.

You need to make an appointment.

I've just been doing too much...

But... you're right.

What?

You're right.

Come here!

You're choking me.

But you said three words
mothers love to hear.

"You are right".

Jack offered to drive me back.

That's good. Right?

But he doesn't live there.

He lives in Dublin, Wisconsin,
that's 90 minutes away.

So he comes into town.

Yeah, twice a month.

I did the long-distance thing
with Neal,

and we all know
how that worked out.

Honey...

That's not the only reason
that didn't work.

This connection
that you and Jack have...

so many coincidences like that
just don't happen.

All right? I feel like
there are godwinks afoot.

Okay, I have to admit

there are
some unlikely coincidences...

Yes! And we need to listen
to them when they happen.

You need to open up
your heart again.

Ring your bell out loud!

Listen to your mother for once.

Love you.

I love you.

Thank you.

Yeah,
and the little flower girl!

The father-daughter dance
was the highlight.

So cute.

I had a really nice time
with you tonight.

So, head back after breakfast?

Yeah.

Well...

goodnight.

- ...Alice.
- ...Jack.

Living in a hotel must not be
the most festive of locations.

No. No, it is definitely not.

Although I did stop at
my uncle's on the way through.

Got a little tree-decorating in.

Yeah.

Why did you leave Minneapolis?

Don't answer,
if it's too personal.

No, no. I just...

Never really talk about it,
is all.

I went back to Dublin
to settle my parents' estate.

I was the only...
the only child that could do it.

That's a lot of responsibility.

That was never really
the question.

I would've done anything
for them.

Willis let me transfer
to the nearby local office,

and the plan was to move back
to Minneapolis after that.

You don't want
to stay in Dublin?

That was a beautiful place
to grow up,

but I love living in the city.

We need to make one last stop.

You can't want another coffee.

You know, I don't think
my residence hotel

will appreciate me having
a full-sized tree in my room.

Not full-sized.

They had them last year,
I swear.

Maybe this should be
your family business.

You know, every time
I mention the store,

you get quiet.

No, I... do I?

How do you feel about all this?
You know, taking over the store?

Well, I'm the heir.

That's not what I asked.

My dad and my uncle
started the store

when they were just off the boat
from Italy, literally,

they were teens,

and I started
working for them at 15.

My sisters...

one of them's in Germany
with her lieutenant husband,

and the other's in Texas
with her career...

Is there something...

else you've dreamed of doing?

What? I didn't say that.

I work
with a lot of business people.

It's clear who wants to be there
and who belongs somewhere else.

I can't think about that.

Even if I did,

I've never done any other job.

When my sisters were gone,

it was just assumed
that I would do this,

so I never...

Thought of your own dream?

Close your eyes for a second.

If there's one thing
you could do in this world,

what would it be?

- Jack.
- No, I'm serious.

Close your eyes.

What's the one thing
in the world

you like
more than anything else?

Connecting with people.

Listening to them.

Walking people through
tough times.

Being someone that...

They come to for advice.

But...
What does that even mean?

Your family is so loving.

Don't you think
they'd support you

through figuring out what it is?

Yeah. Maybe.

There it is!

What?

- Wait a second.
- Alice?

It's portable!

It's the perfect solution
for my mobile situation.

We're actually really close
to my apartment.

Do you mind dropping me off?

Sure, what's your address?

2632 Pauline street.

Seriously? Seriously?

So...

2635 is where
my company puts me up

every time I'm in town.

You're joking.

Nope.

You know, my mom would say
that this is a "godwink".

A godwink?

It's a coincidence
that isn't really a coincidence.

So,

maybe you and I could, you know,

run into each other again,
on purpose?

Do something...

Christmassy?

Sounds great.

- See you then.
- I'll be over here.

Okay, and I'll be here.

- Okay.
- Okay.

- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas.

There you are.

Mom.

What have I told you
about doing this?

I knew you'd be
getting home late,

I knew you wouldn't have
any food,

and I knew you wouldn't
have any time to shop.

Okay, you have got to stop
doing this.

I also brought Christmas treats.

You have got to stop
doing this...

Unless it's Christmas treats.

Good.

Go. Sit. Eat.

Okay? I want to hear everything.

And I also brought some more
Christmas decorations,

'cause you just don't
have enough in here.

Hey.

I thought you were gonna
check in with me

during the ride.
Is everything all right?

Everything's fine, yeah.

They asked me to stay over
for a meeting in the morning.

Well, that's good news, right?

It is.

And how'd it go with Alice?

Actually, she turns out
to be pretty great.

Yeah. I'm not sure...

It's not a definite, but...

I think
I might be working too much.

And maybe should be doing
more christmassy things.

Really?

She got me a mini-tree, so...

I'm just gonna start small
and see where things go.

And you know what, anybody who
can convince you to do that,

I have to meet her.

Well, hopefully, I'll be
seeing a lot of her soon.

I hope so.

See you, Jack.

Hey!

Your shift isn't until 11:00.

Yeah, it's the last few days

before the boys
are on Christmas break,

so I want to use the time
while I still have it.

Is that the loan application
from the bank?

I need your help.

So, if the property
management company

is looking for
a stronger bottom line,

it's because they're trying
to mitigate risks,

so we have to show why
we're a better risk.

Coffee shops opened and closed
multiple times,

but you've lasted 40 years,

so what's a bigger risk?

That's a good way to frame it.

Hey...

I have to run
to a doctor's appointment.

And FYI, I told Mrs. Marks
no more credit extensions.

I know she's gonna try with you

because she knows she can't
with me anymore.

- Hi, Alice.
- Hey, Mrs. Hart.

I just wanted to bring these
for you.

Thanks to our chat
the other day,

I spent the whole morning
on the phone with Stacey,

and it went so well.

Well, I'm sure
it's onwards and upwards.

Thanks again.

Bye. Thank you.

You're so good with people.

What's your secret?

Just be curious.

Listen.

That's most of it.

I'll at least
finish up these documents

and then we'll tackle
the rest together?

Okay. Thank you.

Alice Marina?

Some numbness in your fingers?

Only numbness?

Well, I've kind of had,
like, these... tremors.

Like, I can't quite get them
to work right sometimes.

Anywhere else?

And my legs sometimes, too.

I've been having these spasms.

Like, I've been
quite clumsy lately.

Okay, well,

I want to take some blood
and run a few tests,

and if you're okay with it,

let's take an MRI
to rule some things out.

- Okay?
- Okay.

So I think I'm just gonna get
back to the lease documents...

And make dinner with
the groceries you're carrying?

Hi.

Hey.

What are you doing here?

I was hoping you'd want
to chat, you know,

the old-fashioned way,
face-to-face.

You busy right now?

No.

I didn't know
that you were still here.

Don't you have to be
in Dublin in the morning?

8:00 A.M.,

but I'll just
get an early start.

Pastry dinner?

It's got my mom's
cookie exchange night.

I can't bake, so it's t*rture,

and then nobody wants mine.

Well, lucky for you, I can bake.

Of course you can.

Okay, so you only need
a little flour on the pin,

and then if it's still sticky,

you just add
a little more to the mix.

So you're saying
I just can't roll with it?

How's the family?

Well, Sally Ann, Mickey's wife,

has some great ideas
for the expansion.

Alice.

Yeah, we're slammed right now

because the deadline
to submit the paperwork...

- Alice.
- Is around the corner.

You still haven't talked
to anybody about this, have you?

I can't have that conversation,
I told you.

The conversation
where you talk about

what you should be doing?

That I'm not sure of.

Somewhere, deep inside,
you know...

And when you do,

I'm all ears.

Hey, Charlie.

What're you still doing here?

Alice and I were talking
expansion issues earlier.

I'm trying to focus our strategy

and finish the loan application.

What are you doing?

I've come to look at
the loan application.

May I join?

Yeah, of course.

Almost done.

So, tell me, how did you
wind up in the medical field?

Oh, you're changing the subject.

No. I just want to know what
inspires you to do what you do.

Well...

I had an older brother
named Eddie.

He died when he was 13.

I'm so sorry, Jack.

It was a brain tumor.

He was an athlete,
the funniest guy I ever knew.

And when things
started to go downhill,

I was the only one that could
get him to take his medicine,

eat,

even tell a joke.

I'm sure he appreciated you
so much.

Caring for him

changed my entire life.

There's not a single day
that goes by

that I don't miss him.

That's why you push yourself
at your job so hard...

To give people the resources

so that they can care
for their loved ones.

It certainly started out
that way.

Yeah. And you know,
if I can make things easier

just for one person,

all of it will be worth it.

That is an amazing tribute.

He did also make me
promise one thing...

that I wouldn't just live
a big life,

but a full one.

Cookies.

All right,
where did the oven mitts go?

So, there is one option
we haven't thought of

for leveraging against the chain
and guaranteeing the loan.

Putting up the store up
as collateral.

I didn't want to say it.

I've been thinking it, too.

You know...

Maybe what Skyway Properties
is looking for

is variety in the neighborhood.

Is there a way
that we can expand,

and diversify what we sell?

What?

Does your husband know
you're some kind of a genius?

These turned out
pretty great, huh?

I don't know how
I'll pay you back for this,

but I promise you I will.

Oh, my!
It's, uh, it's 2:00 A.M.

- I should...
- No! No way.

- Yeah!
- What?

I've got to be in Dublin
in six hours.

Well, go on, go
to your home across the street,

and back to Dublin.

You know, every time I say that,

it sounds like
you're going to Ireland.

Well, maybe we could

arrange for you
to see Dublin sometime.

Maybe we could.

- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.

Hey!

Hey.

I thought you might want
some caffeine this morning.

Well, thank you.

I thought
you were supposed to work.

I decided to take
a personal day.

You did say
I should visit Dublin, right?

I did say that.

Well...

Should we visit Dublin?

Let's do it.

I'll follow you.

So...

A lot of great shopping
on this street.

My favorite lunch spot
is right over there.

There's uncle Nabeh
to escort you around

while I go to two
hopefully quick meetings,

before I play hooky
for the rest of the day.

I know that this is last minute,

so if you can't fit it in...

No, no, no! Come on!

You're in Dublin.
Let's live it up.

Uncle, Nabeh, thanks for coming.

This is Alice.

Hello, Alice.
I've heard so much about you.

You don't mind spending
some time with a total stranger

this afternoon?

Well, we were strangers
not too long ago.

- I guess that's right.
- That we were.

So, start this way
and then work your way back.

- Okay.
- Shouldn't take too long.

Thank you again.

- Okay, have fun!
- Bye.

All right, let's go.

She didn't say
where she was going?

No. Just asked me
to cover for the day.

I'm gonna see if she's home.

You sure you're gonna be okay
here all day, alone?

Yeah, I've got this.

- Okay, see you later.
- Bye.

It's just so lovely here.

You know, my wife, Rae,

she used to run
that candy store right there.

She could hardly wait

every year, to dress it up
for the holidays.

Jack said she was very special.

So is someone
who could convince him

to take half a day off work.

So what do you do here?

I'm retired, mostly.

Still got a handful of clients.

What kind of clients?

I'm a family therapist.

What's that like?

What's up, Mick?

Hey, the school called.

Mario's sick.
Can you get him?

Would you excuse me
for just one second?

Mickey, I always
change my schedule for you.

Now, I just found out

that someone from
the property management company

is coming today
instead of tomorrow

to do their evaluation
of the store,

so this time,

I think you're just gonna
have to make it work for me.

You can bring Mario here.

He can lie in the back,

if you've got to go
back to work,

but I gotta go.

Sweetie, I'm here!

Ally?

Where are you?

That is so cute.

I came over on a boat.

Yeah, I left my family
and moved to America.

And then, when I was able,

I got my brother and his wife...

that's Jack's parents...
to join me.

I think ships
are my lucky charm.

You know, my dad and his family
came from Italy the same way.

- Really?
- Yeah.

And bells were his favorite.

You know what? I think
your family and my family

built something beautiful.

We'll take 'em both.
On me.

Okay.

Thank you.

Liz.
What're you doing here?

I came to tell you we need you
back in Minneapolis right away.

Why? What's wrong?

Nothing.

We just can't have our new VP

living so far away, now, can we?

Are you serious?

I came to take you to lunch
to celebrate

and let's talk
about the transition!

Thank you so much
for going to bat for me, Liz,

and I am ready for this.

I can't go to lunch today.

I have another lunch
that I need to go to.

I can call you tonight,
if that's okay?

- Of course.
- Okay.

Fine.

Thank you!

- Congratulations.
- Yes!

So the cookies are a bad sign?

Honey, she's never made cookies
this pretty in her life.

Maybe she bought them.

There was flour residue
in her sink!

Should we call the FBI?

Stop it.

She... she doesn't bake!

You know that.
She had help.

Santa? Or one of his elves?

Jack.

- So?
- So!

Then she took a day off
from the store. Edgar!

Honey,
she's getting herself a life.

Is that a bad thing?

No, it's just...

She loves the store.

Unless she's finally
admitting to herself

that she doesn't want it.

Come here.

These will look
really cute on you.

You said your friend's
a fan of the wild, right?

What about... this?

Red, green, and gold?

Hi. Do you need help
finding anything?

I'm with Skyway Properties.

Hi.

Usually, Alice Marina...

I just want to say

that the owners are entertaining
one other offer,

but your financials
are in order,

and I've seen everything
that I need to see today.

Alice and Charlie sure have
a great nose for store managers.

Thanks.

Hey.

Where's Mario?

He's in the car,
he's lying down.

He didn't want to move.

For once.

Was that the property manager?

That's a pretty big deal, right?

Yeah, it kind of was.

Congratulations, hon.

Thanks, Mick.

I have to get back to everyone,

but you can bring Mario...

Yeah, I'm gonna...

Gonna take him home.

Put him to bed.

You're not going back to work?

No.

Your uncle is amazing
and this town is so wonderful.

You should see it
in the summertime.

And, Tuesday is jazz night,
they have...

Well, I can't always
play hooky from work

and drive the long round trip

or have you drive the...

Yes, you in the sweater?

There's another option.

They just offered me
the promotion.

- What?
- Yes.

Jack, that's incredible.

In Minneapolis!

I mean,
how do you feel about that?

But what difference
does it make how I feel?

Well, not how you feel,
but if it's...

Interesting to you?

Alice, I've been wanting to move
back to Minneapolis for a while,

and this job
and with you there...

Take the job.

That is...

I am not the person
to blurt things out.

Or ask for what she wants,

except you seem
like this person.

I am... with you.

With you, I got into
a car with a stranger,

drove six hours,
and then six hours back,

and then I played hooky,

and went to Wisconsin
to meet... a guy.

All good though, right?

Yeah.

You inspire me to take risks,

and do things
I never dared to do.

You've opened my eyes to...

New things.

Did you figure something out?

I talked to your uncle
about being a therapist.

And I think it's something
that I could do if...

Thanks.

- If...
- Say it.

If...

I could tell my family
I don't want to run the store.

I'm gonna tell them.

Tonight.

That isn't crazy, is it?

No crazier than us
being in the wrong place

at the right time.

Over and over.

And over.

Maybe...

Maybe this is how
you find your life.

My mom figured out
I've played hooky.

Will you excuse me for a moment?

Sure.

Hey, mom. I am fine.
I'm in Dublin.

Dublin?

You just picked up and went?

You're the one who told me
I should take a risk.

Yeah, but can you maybe just
check in with your mother first?

I'm not sure
that's how risk works,

but I'll be home tonight,

in time for
the caroling and the exchange.

I saw your cookies, by the way.

Mom! Seriously,
stop breaking into my apartment.

I have a key, remember?

The cookies were incredible,

so I took 'em.

I'll see you tonight.

Okay, love you.

Love you.

Hi, Alice.
It's Dr. Draper.

We got your tests back

and we need to schedule a time
for you to come in.

Will you call us back
as soon as possible?

Thank you.

Think I'm putting on weight
just looking at them.

Yeah, yeah, it's too bad

she had to stay at home
with Mario tonight.

I feel terrible about today.

I left Sally Ann in the lurch.

No. No.

She was amazing.

She had everything under control
and then some.

That's great.

Yeah.

Isn't that great?

I might've dropped the ball
with Sal.

No, I did.

I dropped the ball.

Tell me.

We both graduated
with accounting degrees,

but when we got pregnant
with the twins,

we agreed that she'd step back

and be the more hands-on parent.

Supposed to be temporary,

but then my career took over,
and I never...

She should be
tearing up the world.

How do I prove to her
that I want that for her?

Say that.

All of that.

What, you think that's enough?

Surprise her!

You two met doing karaoke.

Yeah.

Yeah, Christmas night
at the bar.

And we're going
caroling tonight...

We'll be around the corner
from your house.

You are a genius.

Okay, everybody,
grab your cocoa,

and start
to warming up those vocal cords.

You aren't singing.

And Helen and David
are tone deaf,

but you don't hear them
going stone-silent.

No worries.

Play backup.

Play it out loud.

Hey, where's Mickey?

He slipped off
a few houses back.

Said he'd meet us
at the last house.

This is the last house.

Yeah, we just have,
one more "last" stop.

Hey, kiddo, why are we
stopping at your house?

Just one last carol.

Okay.

You remember this?

Of course, I remember.

I put you behind the eight-ball
with the kids and my job.

And that is on me...

That's gonna change.

I don't want to be
the guy who holds you back.

I wanna be the guy...

...who helps you soar.

I love you so much, Sal.

Alice, your report
of numbness and tingling,

spasms and clumsiness,

they're common signs
of a particular condition.

I'm afraid
you're in the early stages

of multiple sclerosis.

I...

What?

Well, MS
is a progressive disease

of the central nervous system.

It occurs when
the body's immune system

mistakenly attacks
the healthy nerves

of the brain and spinal cord.

But how did I...

No one knows how it comes on

or why certain people
are affected.

The good news is,
you've got an early diagnosis.

There are therapies
and treatments

to help you manage
and slow its progression.

We'll connect you
with a neurologist

specializing in MS,

and people living with it.

There will be challenges...

But there are reasons
to be optimistic.

Hi.

Hey, I got called into town
for another last-minute meeting.

Did you want to grab dinner?

Or are you still full
from all the cookies?

I am, but...

Sure.

I'd love to grab dinner.

Great!
Well, see you tonight.

The table will be ready in five.

This is a nice place.

I'm glad you like it.

The food is incredible.

It'll blow your mind.

Everything okay?

Yeah. Fine.

I'm so excited to be back here
for good.

I've been so busy with work,

I haven't even thought about

what part of town
I want to live in.

I know.

The holidays have
kept my whole family busy.

Have you told them yet?

No, but I will soon.

I know I have to.

I can't keep
putting it off forever.

Well, you'll speak
from the heart.

They'll understand.

Speaking of
telling people things...

Yeah?

I, wanted to say...

Thanks again,

for just making me realize
that I needed a change.

I know that it's for the best,
all of it.

No matter what happens.

We helped each other.

Yeah.

I'm so sorry.

No, it's okay.
I'll just grab a napkin,

and then it will be all good.

I think I need to go home.

No. Hey.

It's all right. Really.

It just comes right out.
Are you okay?

I'm sorry, Jack.
I just can't be here right now.

Alice? Alice!

Alice.

Hi, Jack.

So good to hear your voice.

Is, everything okay?

I mean, I know it's busy
in Minn...

Jack...

I need to tell you something.

Maybe we moved too fast.

Maybe...

Well, we can slow things down...

No, I...

I think we should...

...stop seeing each other.

I was wrong to think

that I was ready
for a relationship right now

with everything going on
at the store...

The store?

I thought you said...

Look, if this is about
the long-distance thing,

I'm gonna be moving there
in a couple weeks...

No, no. It's not that.

You should take the job.

I know it's your dream.

What about your dream?

Alice, look, this doesn't...
this doesn't make any sense.

Can I at least
see you in person?

I'm gonna be in Minneapolis
and...

I'm gonna be really busy.

I gotta get to the store.

So...

I'm sorry.

I'm really...

Goodbye, Jack.

Seriously, mom,
we talked about this.

You haven't answered your phone.

You playing hooky again?

Did you hear from the doctor?

Baby. I'm here.

I'm here.

We're gonna get you
the best doctors,

the best support system
possible anywhere.

Anything you need, whenever,
we're gonna get it.

We are here for you.

Just don't cry.

I'm just crying
because I'm so grateful.

Well, did you think

we'd ever let you
go through this alone?

Just tell me
you're gonna tell Jack.

I was about to tell him and...

I don't want
to put him through this.

He doesn't want this.

You don't know that.

He's moving here for you.

For a job.

No! And for the promise
of you, too.

You are still the same person.

Am I?

Yes! Yes.
You have challenges ahead...

But we'll get
through them together.

But you are the same beautiful,
wonderful person

you've always been.

And you are worthy of love.

Just tell him the truth,
though, honey.

Give the man a chance.

He had a brother that died
when he was a kid

and his parents died
two years ago.

I don't want to put him
through that again.

He deserves better.

Honey?

What happened?

The people from
Skyway Properties just called.

They're signing
with Beans & Brew

at the end of the week.

By the end of the week?

We need to figure out something
A.S.A.P.

Yeah, I'll keep thinking, too.

Thank you, Sally Ann.

Okay. Bye.

Uncle Charlie?

What are you doing right now?

An espresso and coffee bar
in the expansion?

That's brilliant.

Coffee goes with everything.

We have to tell Skyway

before they sign
with Beans & Brew.

That way, they can get
what they want.

It was Sally Ann
that started it.

Her idea to diversify?

Yeah, and we can get
Mrs. Laurent

to provide
her amazing pastries, too.

And maybe she can retire.

And you can, too.

I know you've been trying
to do it for a while.

I can hang around
as long as you...

You have put 40-plus years
into the store.

I know it was your dream

and I will make sure
that it stays

exactly the way
that you and dad hoped.

Your dad and I,
when we came over from Italy,

we met another teenager
on the boat.

He had escaped
a pretty bad circumstance

in Lebanon

and didn't know
what was ahead of him.

The three of us
became really good friends.

And your father
made us all promise...

that we would
chase our dreams here,

and whatever we achieved,

we would share it

with friends we met
and families we built,

and with each other.

And that's where "a promise
is a promise" came from?

And what did the boy
on the boat end up doing?

I don't know.

We got separated at immigration
and never saw each other again.

But your father never
backed down from that promise...

to chase his dreams.

You did, too, uncle Charlie.

Ally...

I'm telling you this

because if you're doing
something out of an obligation,

and not
because it's your dream...

That's not what your father
or me or any of us want.

And between the two of us...

I think Sally Ann is more than
capable of running the store.

And I think
it's her dream to do just that.

But first things first.

We have to get hold of
the property manager, A.S.A.P.

'Kay.

I texted.
I left messages.

She knows I'm gonna be
in Minneapolis tomorrow.

I mean...

Do I just let it go?

Forget about her?

You know,
when I lost your aunt Rae...

I closed my heart.

And now I'm hearing you
talk about Alice,

and I'm thinking,
"maybe I made a mistake".

Hey, no, uncle N.

Well, no, no, no, no.
Listen to me.

I've been afraid to love again

because I didn't want
to lose again.

We lost your parents
and Rae and Eddie,

but we had them,

and I think the best way
of honoring their memory

is to say
loving them was worth it,

even if we didn't have them
for that long.

Got to grab love
when you get the chance.

You know what, why don't we
drive to Minneapolis tonight?

What?

You can look at Alice,
face to face,

maybe get some answers you need.

All right. All right.

Let's do it.

'Twas the day before Christmas,

and all through the hills,
the reindeer were playing,

enjoying the thrills of skating

and coasting

and climbing the willows

and hopscotch and leapfrog,

protected by pillows...

The kids settled down enough
for some hot chocolate?

They may be passed out already.

Here, let me help with this.

It's okay.

Just in case.

You know.

Mom told you.

Okay, look, don't be mad.

I'm fine.

I can carry things.

I won't trip or drop, or...

I wasn't saying
you're going to drop...

Sorry. I should have started
with...

I love you.

I'm sorry
you're up against this.

Whatever you need,

me and Sal and the kids,

and every single person
in this family,

we got your back.

I know.

Thank you.

I mean it.

Wait. Hold on.

I don't know
what we're doing here.

This is...
This is a mistake.

I'm gonna do my meeting tomorrow
and we'll head back.

So you can pack for the move.

No.

No, I'm not gonna take the job.

Jack.

Jack, let's just
talk about this.

It's okay.

This way, we'll always
have Christmas together,

you and me.

Well, there's lots of ways
we can work that out,

but if it's something I've done,

or if there's any reason
you can't move back...

for the last few years,

everything I worked for was
getting back to Minneapolis.

Then Alice came along,
and she...

She made me realize
just how much more I wanted.

Not just a big life,
but a full one.

What I promised Eddie.

That's what
Minneapolis represents now,

and if I can't have that
with Alice...

I'm gonna do this sales call.

Come back
and pick you up in a bit.

All right.

Hey! Are you my 3:30?

Yeah, I was supposed
to meet with Rach... el.

Mickey?

Jack, yeah, yeah, yeah,
from the wedding.

- Yeah.
- How you doing?

I'm good, thanks.

Well, Rachel went
on maternity leave

two weeks early,

but she filled me in
before she left,

so take a seat,

we can talk.

They went for it.

The Skyway guys.

Coffee bar, inside the shop.

Best of both worlds.

They're gonna lease
the space to us!

We'll get the paperwork done
by January 15th,

renovate,

and we'll be up and running
by spring!

Yes!

With Sally Ann in charge.

Wait. Wait. What?

With Sally Ann in charge.

I'll stay on as long as needed
and tell you everything I know,

and once we get everything
running smoothly,

uncle Charlie retires,

you take over,

and I bow out.

This is your dream.

It's not mine.

So ring it out loud.

Yes, I mean, if you really...

like, if you both...

Then...

Yes. Yes!

Yes!

I have to call Mick.

And you be
whoever you want to be.

We're all here for you.

Mom told you.

Of course.
That's not why I'm saying it.

You deserve
to love whatever you do

with your whole heart,

the way your father and I did,

and the way Sally Ann does.

Thank you.

That sounds terrific.

I'll coordinate with Rachel,

but I think we can fit
a new imaging-machine suite

into our budget.

Thanks. That's amazing.

And...

Tell Alice,

Merry Christmas.

And happy holidays
to you and the family.

Wait, Jack.

She didn't call you?

I don't think
she's interested anymore.

You got to know,
she is nuts about you.

I'm nuts about her, but she...

She won't return my calls and...

I saw her
with someone else last night.

Last night?

I was...

I was just trying to get her
to at least talk to me.

Last night,

she was at
this Christmas Eve-Eve

movie-watching thing
at her place

with me and Sal and the kids.

That was you...?

Of course it was!

Outside her house.

But why is she...

Jack.

Alice may k*ll me for this,
but...

You need to hear
what's going on with her.

Hey, Mickey.

Yeah. I'm just here
with your dad.

We're dropping off
some dinner at Alice's place.

Perfect, stay there.

I just called Sal

and told her to send Alice home
for a made-up emergency.

What's going on?

Marina family,
all-hands-on-deck.

Olga... we've got a plan.

Mom?

Hey, what's going on?

Your landlord called me
and said that you had...

You had an emergency.

An emergency?

Yeah...

Gas leak.

A gas leak! Gas leak.

Hey.

I wasn't expecting you yet.

Is everything all right?

I'm not sure yet.

What's going on?

A Hail Mary.

Hail Mary? All right.

Okay... okay.

Okay, so here's
what's going to happen.

Okay, he's not picking up.

And I don't smell any gas.

Seriously,
my landlord called you both?

Who's tha... Mickey?

Hey! How you doing?

Have you seen the snow?
It is beautiful!

You should come check it out.

What? What are you...

Okay...

Mickey, what's going on?

I think
there's a message for you.

I can't believe that you...

Please, don't say anything.

Alice Marina,

from the moment we met,
my heart was yours.

Jack.

MS doesn't change the way
I feel about you.

It just doesn't.

But you shouldn't be obligated
to take care of me.

We've only known each other
for a few weeks.

The best weeks of my life.

And I'm not obligated.

I want to take care of you.

And you're gonna
take care of me.

That's just how it works!

Caring for my brother
made me a better human being.

He showed me that...

Being there for someone,
loving someone,

is about all the things
you do with them,

not just the easy ones.

Whatever you're going through,

I want to be there for you,

with you,

to help you through it,

to help you,
no matter what happens.

Jack.

Eddie wanted my life to be full
and rich and matter,

and it does,

when I'm with you.

I don't want to lose you, Alice.

I don't want to lose you, Jack.

But if you're standing
in front of me,

who was holding up the signs?

That would've been me.

Everyone,
this is Jack's uncle Nabeh.

- "Nabeh?"
- Hello.

This is my mother, Olga,
and my cousin Mickey...

Did you say Nabeh?

Nabeh Totah?

Charlie?

Charlie?

No, no, no, no. Nabeh!

Charlie!
It's so good to see you!

All this time!

You're Alice's uncle.

You're Jack's uncle.

You two know each other?

Nabeh is the boy on the boat
I told you about, Alice.

No!

There is so much godwinking
going on around here right now!

Now, if you'll excuse us,

we have a few things
to catch up on.

That we do.

Nice to meet you.

- We're gonna get out of here.
- Okay.

Love you.

You wore the tie.

I did.

Are you, gonna answer that?

No.

We're almost underneath it.

Yeah.

I love you, Alice.

I love you, too, Jack.

The real Alice and Jack
danced at their wedding,

as uncles Charlie and Nabeh
reunited a 50-year friendship.

Alice did become
a professional counselor,

and has managed her MS with
the loving support of her family.

Today they encourage you
to look for your godwinks.