Cloudy with a Chance of Christmas (2022)

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Cloudy with a Chance of Christmas (2022)

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Ooh oh

See the Christmas star

in the sky

Santa's reindeer

are ready to fly

Every child believing

Wishes can all come true

Everyone's laughing

and dancing

The mistletoe's hung

for romancing

There's no better place

in the world to be

Than here at home with you

So let's light a fire

Watch the snow get higher

Christmas...

Look at that,

it's just so darling,

and people are going crazy

over this magical Christmas town

in the heart

of majestic Washington State.

Over 30,000 people each year

flock there

right around the holidays,

can you believe that?

- That's a lot of people.

- I certainly can, Tatum.

Because I'm actually

from Leavenworth.

- Stop it. You are not.

- Yeah, yeah.

I am. Grew up on Lake Wenatchee.

Let's see what's on Santa's

weather wish list

for Leavenworth.

Oh, I know what they want.

Snow, snow and more snow.

Wait. Really? Are you serious?

Yup, I just got the call

an hour ago.

Okay, but I'm confused as to why

they would want me to cover it

instead of the all-American

morning dream team there.

Because America doesn't

only look like Tatum and Drake.

America looks like me

and you, Bridget Torres.

Not to mention, your funny

forecasts are the only reason

we have people

tuning into the nightly news.

Girl, I got to keep it

a little funny

when I literally have

nothing to cover in LA

besides a no-skirts

Santa Ana winds warning

and the doom of June Gloom.

See?

This is why people love you.

Tatum isn't funny. She thinks

she is, but she isn't.

And Drake's humor is, mm, debatable.

The execs want your charm

front and center this year

for our big annual snowcast.

And it's going to air

on the morning show.

This is the kind of exposure

you've been waiting forever for!

Yes! I don't even care

about the stardom.

My dream is just to move

to a morning spot

or a primetime.

All right, so, uh,

who is all going with me, then?

Well, there'll be a few of us.

You know, I've...

Of course, I'm coming with you

and Eddie's gonna come and play

videographer for us.

Oh, it'll be so fun.

And they're not coming with us,

though, right?

Lisa, 'cause you know

that would be a deal-breaker.

Nope. No, no, no, no,

they're not going with us.

Okay, great.

Oh, then I guess I get to be

your and Eddie's third wheel

in this romantic Bavarian

Christmas town. Perfect.

Honey, Eddie and I have been

married for five years.

We promise to keep the romance

to a minimum.

All right, fine.

All right, oh, my goodness!

So when do we leave?

Tomorrow. We are going

to Christmas Town, USA.

Ah! I can't believe it!

- Bridget. Hi.

- Oh, hey, Bridge.

Oh, hey, uh, it's almost

kind of like that,

but with an extra syllable

at the end.

Oh. You're so funny.

I wonder,

would you ever consider writing

some one-liners

for the morning show?

Drake, wouldn't that be so cute?

Uh, y-yeah, th-that would be...

Wha-what are you doing here

so early?

You're usually here

after we're gone.

Oh, uh, yes, uh, I'm sorry

I had to grace my face

around here this morning.

But I actually

just had a meeting with Lisa

about the annual snowcast,

and I was asked to do the spot.

So yay me!

- Well, that's amazing! Congrats.

- Yes.

- Congratulations.

- Thank you.

Uh, now, if you don't mind,

I have to go

bundle up for some snow.

Did Lisa talk to you about that?

Hey, it's the first time

I'm hearing about it.

Wepa! Pero, titi,

are you making tembleque?

Si, si, si.

Better back away, mija.

These are for the ladies

after Mass. Okay?

If you want some, you have

to come to Mass with me.

Pero, titi, tonight we have

a good reason to celebrate.

So I've been asked to

host the annual snowcast

at Christmas Town, USA,

this year,

live from Top Of The Morning.

Ay, bendito!

This is wonderful news!

- Mm! This is delicious. Mm-hmm!

- The best.

So when are you leaving

and how long

are you gonna be gone for?

- We go tomorrow. Si.

- Manana?

And can you believe it?

So I guess I'm just gonna

have to pack tonight and then

I'm gonna be gone

for the next week.

A week? Pero, sobrina.

It's a week 'til Christmas!

What about all the celebrations

you're gonna miss?

I know, I guess I'm just gonna

have to trade in

our American Puerto Rican Christmas

for a traditional German one

this year.

No, no, te preocupes, titi.

Don't worry.

I'm gonna be back

by Christmas Eve

for midnight mass

and opening gifts, okay?

- I promise. Okay.

- Okay.

Well...

Willkommen.

Welcome

to your holiday hideaway.

I'm-I'm Wally, and it's really

nice to meet you all.

I see you met my son, Dillon.

Uh, did you guys enjoy

your drive up?

Thank you so much

for having us, Wally.

Um, I'm Lisa,

this is my husband Eddie,

and this is Bridget Torres.

The Bridget Torres.

Famous forecaster, yes?

Oh, yes, uh, thank you.

Uh, it's so nice to meet you.

And thank you so much for

letting us stay in your home.

- It's gorgeous.

- Don't thank me.

- You can thank our son, Drake.

- I'm sorry, Drake?

Drake, our son,

who I'm sure you already know.

By the way, kids,

he is waiting for you in town.

So let's get you settled in,

and Dillon will drive you

into town.

I thought you said

he wasn't coming.

I said he wasn't coming with us.

I never said he wasn't coming.

It's Christmas,

and he is from here.

- Hello, hello, hello!

- Hi.

Our guests have finally arrived.

- Oh, my gosh.

- Oh, I love the ensemble.

- It's so variant.

- Ah, this old thing. Hi!

I'm Millie, you must be

Ed, Lisa and Bridget.

- Hi, so nice to meet you.

- My, my...

You're even prettier in person

than you are on TV.

Oh, thank you so much,

Mrs. Kincaid. That's so sweet.

Call me Millie.

Wally, are you ready

to take me into town?

I don't wanna be late

at the Kringle.

Ah, yes, ma'am,

you just say when.

Ready.

Millie works at our year-round

Christmas store downtown

almost every day,

she's done it ever since

she retired from the bank.

She doesn't have to do it,

she just loves it.

And our son Dillon here

is an expert at everything

in Leavenworth.

He, uh, used to work at the

visitors center every summer,

so he knows any and every place

that you might wanna check out

for your upcoming, well,

I'm sorry...

- Snowcast.

- Yeah, snowcast.

Speaking of, any news

on when all the snow flurries

might start pickin' up?

Right.

Well, I'll tell you.

Santa sends snow

when you least expect it.

But rest assured,

we will get you your snowcast

come Christmas Eve.

Oh.

- I hope so.

- I know.

- See ya.

- See you guys a little later.

- Bye. Nice meeting you.

- Bye.

Mm, I've been waiting all year

for some yummy hot apple cider,

thank you.

Thank you.

- Cheers.

- Cheers.

Mm!

So what all is there to do

in this romantic little town?

I assume you're taking me

to all the local haunts.

Um, yeah, uh, I think we'll,

you know, probably just wait

for everyone to get here

and then we'll go see

all the best spots.

Oh. Touring with the team, sure.

That'll be fun.

But what about when we're done?

We need to make some time

to, uh,

celebrate, just the two of us.

Our viewership has

nearly doubled in the last year.

Uh, I-it has, yes.

You have, you have definitely

brought a lot of greatness

to the show since Susan has

left. That's, that's for sure.

Um, and, yes,

that is a reason to celebrate.

Wonderful,

so you'll pick a place,

and make a nice little rezzie

for a fun little

fireside dinner.

- Make it a date.

- All right.

I, I will, uh,

I'll find us a place.

Hey, hey!

- Hi!

- There's the party people.

Welcome to my hometown.

Merry Christmas!

Oh, thank you.

We are in love with this place.

- Oh, good! Hey.

- Here's the man!

Hey, buddy,

it's good to see you.

Dill!

Bridget, this wintry weather

look suits you, sweetie.

- I love the hat.

- Thank you.

You are ready

for a snowstorm, huh?

Yeah, um, the Puerto Rican

in me can survive

a category-four hurricane,

but admittedly,

a snowstorm is not this weather

woman's idea of a fun time.

Well, I guess you won't be

buttoning up our Jack Frost

when we build a snowman.

Will you?

Guess not, but I-I'll supervise

from the warmth of the indoors.

Okay.

- You do that.

- Yeah, so...

- Bridget, hi.

- Good to see you.

- Hello.

- Thanks.

Mm, uh,

those ciders smell so good.

I think

I'm gonna go get us some to go.

- Yeah.

- Okay.

Do you guys wanna meet? Huh?

So nice to meet you.

Uh, four ciders to go, thanks.

Hey, can we get to-go cups

for ours, please? Thank you.

So...

You didn't know that

I was gonna be here, did you?

- I did not.

- Well, I'm...

I'm from here, and, uh,

you know, I always

co-host the snowcast, so...

you know, maybe we can just

find a way to somehow get along?

Right, yeah, I mean,

I'm not sure why I'd assume

this year would be

any different.

But, uh,

Lisa was a bit misleading.

Right. Would you rather

I wasn't here?

No, what I'd rather

is have Tatum's job,

and I'd rather

you and I be working together.

You remember the job

that I didn't get

because you didn't think I was

the right fit for your show?

Bridget, look. Tr...

I-it wasn't because

I didn't think

that you weren't right

for the position.

That's not what I said. Just...

Just what?

Tatum was a better fit for it.

Look, maybe we could get

a bite to eat

sometime this week,

and, you know, we can,

we could talk about it.

It's, it's complicated.

The only explanation I needed,

you just refused to give me.

So thank you,

but, no, thank you.

Ooh! She really

doesn't like you, does she?

Nope.

Well, that's a first.

Too bad, bro.

You're really enjoying this,

aren't you?

Mm-hmm.

- Stop it!

- Mm.

- A real Nutcracker Museum?

- Mm-hmm.

Do you believe that? Ah. Wait.

Has it always been Christmas

Town, USA, here or what?

Uh, actually, no, it hasn't.

When it was established

as Icicle Flats

in the late 19th century,

it was really just a small town

focused on logging and fur.

- Ooh.

- And, uh, Lake Wenatchee.

That sounds more

Native American, no?

Ah, exactly, yes.

So before

the, the settlers came,

the Yakama, Chinook and Wenatchi

tribes were all over the area

hunting for elk

and fishing for salmon.

So how did it become

little Bavaria?

W-well,

after the Great Depression,

uh, it started to die down a

little, and then they re-routed

the railroads out of town

and people started to leave

en masse.

And then in the 1960s,

the town leaders got together

and decided they needed to do

something to save the town.

'Cause the town already had

these stunning alpine hills.

It's not unlike

those on the German countryside.

They decided to change

the town's appearance

by completely renovating

the town in hopes

that it would draw in visitors

from all over, and it worked.

Ooh! A German bakery.

Oh, the puff pastries

are calling my name.

- Everything there is delicious.

- Oh!

- Absolu-lutely.

- Coffee?

- Oh. Of course.

- I'm hungry, too.

- Bridget, are you coming?

- Oh, no, you go on.

- I'll be right there.

- Okay.

Do you see something you like?

Uh, actually,

I was just thinking

that might be the perfect spot

for the snowcast.

Huh?

Yeah. You're right.

That's the, uh, the Rhein Haus.

And we could probably get the

owner's number from my mother

who is working right there.

Wait, is that

a year-round Christmas store?

Yes, it is,

that is Kris Kringle,

and exactly why my mother was

dressed in her Bavarian best.

After you.

This place is like

right out of a fairy tale.

Welcome to your very merry

little Bavarian Christmas.

Anything you want,

I'm sure we'd get a discount.

Nah.

- I know what you're doing.

- What am I doing?

That annoyingly cute

Drake's Donations thing you do

on your morning show

when you give away things

to families in need.

I mean, it's...

It's really nice

you do it on your show and all,

but it's not gonna work on me,

Mr. I Love Christmas,

I cannot be bought.

Well, I didn't offer

to buy you anything.

- Mm?

- Tsk.

Merry Christmas.

Hi. And, mm...

- For you...

- Ooh!

Oh! Aw!

This ladybug is so precious!

I love ladybugs.

- How did you know?

- Ah!

But this is not just a ladybug.

In German

we call her a Marienkafer.

- And she brings great luck.

- Really?

Well, that's good,

because I'm gonna need it.

- Thank you.

- Hello, dear.

- Hi, ma.

- Hey, where's everyone else?

- Getting pastries next door.

- Oh.

And so you just decided

to stop by and see your old mom?

Well, of course, that and...

We were hoping to get the number

for the owner of Rhein Haus.

We wanna host

the snowcast there.

Oh, hey, t-that's a great idea!

Yeah, I-I'll-I'll text you

the info.

They're really lovely people.

So, Bridget,

will you be staying

through Christmas? I hope so.

And you can see me perform at

the Festhalle on Christmas Eve.

Oh, I would love that,

but I actually have to get back

to LA by Christmas Eve

because I promised my Aunt Marta

that I was gonna spend Christmas

with her.

- Well, that's very sweet.

- Hm.

I hear it's going to snow.

- Oh, yay!

- And also...

I think it'd be good

if we got some footage

of those darling little stores downtown.

It would be great for a opening

montage before the spots.

Yes, I think

that's a great idea.

Wow, we're goin' a bit rouge

with our format, though, huh?

Well, I mean, isn't that the

point of filming on location?

Just to have some fun with it

and keep things natural,

then get into the spirit of

the season and see what sticks?

Yeah, I-I think that might work

with your evening forecast.

And don't get me wrong,

you do an amazing job

keeping it lively.

I-I just don't know

for a big morning show

with millions of viewers

who rely

on a more formal

narrative format.

I-I don't know.

I don't know if it works.

You know, actually, I-I think

you both make

really great points.

So maybe it's a blend

of both sides of the spectrum

where we finally find

our sweet spot.

- Yeah. I agree.

- Great.

S-so we're in agreement, then.

Uh, Drake and I

should definitely work

on a formatted script, though,

just to get us into the moments.

Right, uh, but do I think

with Bridget here,

we can use some of those moments

and sort of in there forefront.

Yeah, I mean, I don't need

any charitable air time.

Uh, trust me,

I'll find my own way in.

Mm! Something smells good.

Oh, yeah, I think my dad made

some traditional German meal.

Uh, bratwurst,

sauerkraut and beets.

Ooh, fun.

Hey, uh, been meaning

to talk to you.

Listen,

I know you're not thrilled

about working on this thing

with me and Tatum,

but I do think we need

to find a way to get along,

you know, at least

until this thing is over.

Yeah, Drake,

I do not have a problem

with you two

working on the special.

I mean, you guys

are the stars of the show.

So I'm just gonna sit back

and do my little thing

like I always do.

- Your little thing?

- Yes!

Be the fabulous funny lady

everyone loves to hear deliver

"All your up-to-date forecasts

at KQV!"

And leave the big stuff

to you and Tatum,

everyone's favorite

all-American hunk

and darling dear

from Top Of The Morning.

No, no, that's not

what the network wants.

You heard Lisa,

we are all in this together,

which means the three of us

do this together.

Drake, I don't know

what you want from me.

Well, uh, for starters,

we can at least pretend

to get along while we're on air.

Nothing else,

for the sake of the viewers

who just want

a little Christmas cheer.

Okay, yeah, fine,

because the last thing I want

is to spend Christmas

being a Scrooge, anyway, so...

Great. Yeah, nobody wants

to be that, right?

So, all-American hunk, huh?

Says who?

I-I wouldn't even know

because, you know, I'm actually

sleeping in the morning

when you go on the air because

that is the price you pay

when you go on air

hours after primetime, so, uh...

Yeah, now, uh, if you will

excuse me, I would love

to eat dinner before primetime,

uh, so...

By all means.

- Okay, oh, yeah.

- Oops. Uh...

- Here we are.

- Whoo!

It's really comin' down

out here.

- Ooh... Whoo!

- Well...

- Beautiful!

- Whoa!

Where are the trailers?

- Trailers?

- The hair and makeup trailers.

Tatum, did you read the email

I sent before we headed up here?

We don't have trailers here,

neither do we have

hair and makeup.

We said every day make-up ready.

What? Are you kidding me?

We are a network brand.

In what world would

I ever wanna do my own makeup?

Oh, I don't know,

a world where you actually

read your own emails and know

what you're getting

yourself into?

Ah. I can't go on camera

like this!

I barely put any make-up on.

Tatum, you have flawless skin.

You look the same

with or without makeup.

Okay, do you wanna go back

to the lodge for a quick zhuzh?

A zhuzh?

Fine. Yes, please.

- This was not in the script.

- I will...

- Take me back.

- Take you back.

Thank you.

All right.

- Who's ready to snowshoe?

- Whoo!

How did you do yours so fast?

There's a bit of a learning...

You, uh, you got 'em

on the wrong feet.

Hold on.

- What?

- Let me help you.

How would you even know that?

It, uh, it's,

it's the buckles. Okay.

- Plop this around. Yup.

- Okay.

Okay, put your foot now.

You know, I'm not helpless,

you know?

I-I'm actually very good

at a lot of different things.

Um, I know many forms of dance.

I'm actually really good

at salsa and ballroom.

- Uh, they're on point.

- Okay, I believe you.

So you don't have two left feet.

You just get 'em flipped around

sometimes, huh?

Yes.

You're good to go.

Now key is the walking up.

You got it?

Easy, just nice and...

Oh, easy, easy.

- Just nice and easy.

- Okay, I got it, I got it.

- Oh! You're contagious!

- Ooh. See?

- No!

- How're you supposed to help me?

How are you supposed to help me?

Okay. Okay.

Well, Bridget,

I don't know about you,

but I am ready

to get out on the snow,

and hopefully

not take a real fall.

Uh, yes, I actually hope you're

a lot more graceful on the snow

than you are here on this,

on this grass.

And I think that is our cue

to get this tour going.

Are we ready?

- Vamanos.

- Wish us luck.

This way. I'll stay behind you

just in case.

Oh. We're gonna take a while.

All right, here we go.

Do I need to hold your hand

the entire time?

Mm, what's going on over here?

Hey, hey,

no peeking! It's a surprise.

Well, it smells like

slow-cooked beef to me.

You got me.

It's my Bavarian

slow-cooked pot roast.

But I bet you'll never guess

my secret sauce ingredient.

Is it German beer?

It is! H-how did you know?

Oh, well, the bottle is actually

right over there behind you.

- So I cheated.

- Uh...

Wow.

Sneaky little elf on a shelf.

Sorry.

You know, actually,

if you like pork...

- You have to try pernil.

- Pernil?

Yeah, it's slow-roasted pork,

but Puerto Rican style.

And we make it

with a lot of different spices.

There's a nice layer of fat

left on the pork shoulder,

and then we serve it with

yellow rice and pigeon peas.

- Mm! Sounds heavenly.

- Oh, it is.

You'll have to show me how

to make it. Get me the recipe.

Yeah, uh, I'll get it

from my Aunt Marta.

Wonderful! Maybe we can make it

together later this week.

Look, I am always trying

to show up Wally.

To be honest,

he's a better cook.

- Aw.

- Mm-hmm.

- Hey.

- Those are delicious, huh?

Oh, yeah,

I always gain at least a pound

eating them

when I come home for Christmas.

Oh, yes, uh, rightfully so.

I would, too.

So I was, um, just watching

our spot from this morning.

It's... it's quite good.

Yeah, I guess we owe Eddie

some credit.

- He knew what he was doing.

- Um, yes, he did.

E-especially because

he caught that part

with you

tripping over the snowshoe.

Oh, geez!

- So bad!

- Whoo! It was money!

- Oh...

- Oh, it's cold.

- Oh.

- You're not wrong. Whoo!

Yeah, I got, uh...

somethin' for you right here.

Just, um, you know, it's... Ah!

- There it is.

- Very nice.

- Thank you.

- You're welcome.

You know what's gonna make this

even more perfect?

- What's that?

- Some of these.

Oh, please, I am...

I've reached my limit.

All right, I'll help you out,

thank you.

- Yeah.

- Cheers.

Dang it. I'll take the last one.

Mm! I knew it.

I mean, these antlers.

These creatures are so majestic.

And, wow, if they aren't just

totally domesticated.

Drake, aren't you just in awe?

They truly

are incredible creatures.

You know, I grew up around

some of these deer.

They can live up to 20 years

here on the farm.

Wow! And-and...

These younger ones, with

the-the smaller antlers...

- How old are they?

- Actually...

Antlers don't dictate the age,

they shed their antlers

once a year and grow new ones.

- Wow! Can you believe that?

- Crazy, huh?

And let me tell you,

some of these antlers, sharp!

Careful.

Maybe that's how

Rudolph got his red nose!

Prancer nipped him one.

Well, believe it or not,

some reindeer

really do have a red nose.

It's the result

of densely-packed blood vessels

just beneath the skin's surface.

- No.

- Yup.

So maybe Rudolph isn't a rarity.

Mm...

Hey, everyone,

we predict Santa's reindeer.

Uh, it is raining reindeer

up here in Leavenworth

quite literally.

Now, um, can someone please get

this message to Santa for me?

If your eight tiny reindeer

ever get tired,

these guys over here at the farm

are ready

to rock out with you

on Christmas Eve!

So nice to meet you.

Who's next? Get on up here!

Everybody say KQV!

- Hi, I'm Tatum.

- Reindeer!

It's so nice meeting you guys.

Yup, take care.

- Have a lovely day.

- Have a good day.

- Well, that was a hit.

- It was good. Yes.

You are

a bona fide reindeer whisperer.

- They absolutely loved you.

- Uh, no.

Uh, what they loved

was that magical reindeer food

I coerced from the lady

who runs the farm.

All the same, uh, you had them

eating out of your hand

like you were Mrs. Claus

or something. I-I'm impressed.

Anyways, I mean...

You really seem to have

the lady fans

eating out of your hand.

Must be exhausting

being so special, hm?

Nah, I wouldn't think

about that.

A special guy

needs special girls. Tsk.

Where did you learn how to cook

like this, Bridget?

Well, my aunt actually taught me

everything I know.

She is such an amazing cook.

And she got all her recipes

from my abuelita in Puerto Rico

because she has a restaurant

there, so...

- Just kept it in the family.

- Very cool.

- So, Lisa, how were the ratings?

- Mm!

The livestreams are a hit,

playbacks on the morning show

are up another ten percent,

which is normal

for the week of Christmas,

but PR says that it's more so

now than ever before.

Wow, so I guess

being on location

is paying off then, huh, Drake?

Maybe we should do this

more often.

Well, that and the fact

that we have a special co-host

keeping it spicy.

Well, thank you, actually,

both, for having me.

Um, and, of course, Lisa and

Eddie, for all of your hard work

and the Kincaids

for your hospitality.

Just, it's been so lovely

being here.

What a wonderful holiday trip.

- I concur!

- Thank you.

- And I'll cheers to that.

- Yeah!

- Cheers!

- Salut.

- Cheers.

- Guys.

Ooh, good girl!

Oof! Oof, it's cold!

That was sweet of you to take

Trixie out for your mom.

Well, it's, uh...

It's been my job

all through school

since my mom got her as a puppy.

Dillon is not to be trusted

with the dog.

Oh, okay. So, uh, you're saying

that you're the mama's boy?

Oh, yeah, I still am.

- Yeah, I believe it.

- Oh, really?

I do, I do.

So, um...

What about your parents? I've

heard you talk about your aunt.

But... Are they both

still back in Puerto Rico or...

My mother was, and, um,

my dad grew up in the US,

but we don't really talk much.

They separated

when I was little, um...

And he has a new family, but...

You know, he sends money

and birthday wishes

every single year.

It does not fail, I just...

It's probably

just what he can do.

- That's great.

- And my mother...

She passed a few years ago.

Uh, she was sick.

Oh, man, I'm, I'm really sorry.

Thanks.

She got to see me on TV

just before she passed and...

It was like a dream come true,

uh, for her.

She really thought

I had made it.

You have. I mean...

Look, you're on

one of the best networks on TV,

and really good at what you do.

Yeah, I'm sure

she's watching somewhere,

extremely proud of you.

Yeah, thanks.

Growing up here

must've been like

living in a fairy tale.

Yeah, sometimes.

As you now know,

my mom can be a bit whimsical.

So, uh,

holidays were always

off the charts.

But, man, summertime,

that, that's my favorite time

of year.

- Yeah?

- Yeah, yeah.

Hiking and-and hot springs,

a little weekend trip

to Spokane.

Nothing beats the beauty

of it. Oh, I love it.

Yeah, I bet. So, then,

why would you ever leave?

Well, I, uh, went to college

in, uh, California,

and... decided to stay.

You know, I guess

something called me to it.

Mm-hmm.

- How about you?

- Oh, I grew up in California.

'Cause that's where

my dad's from and...

Um, then my aunt,

she got a job sponsorship in LA,

so then she came, too.

And it's just always been

just the two of us.

And, uh, boyfriends?

- Got any of those?

- Oh, man, please.

You know what I say,

dating in LA feels like

going to a store

where nothing is available.

So what is the point?

Well, you know, maybe you, uh,

just haven't found the section

that suits your style.

Okay. So what's your excuse

for being single?

Oh, man!

I don't know, I guess I just...

haven't found the right fit.

Isn't that what

alterations are for?

- Wow!

- I had to.

- My mind is blown.

- You're welcome.

You are so welcome.

Hey, uh, you want to go

into town tomorrow?

We can stop by Rhein Haus,

check it out.

Yeah, sure.

And how about

I bring Eddie's GoPro,

and I will put my amazing camera

operating skills to work?

You're gonna be shocked.

Well, I can't wait to see these

amazing camera operating skills.

Good.

All right, all right, so, uh,

sneak away seven-ish?

Yeah, perfect.

All right, here we are.

Okay.

And this is the Nutcracker

Museum's mascot, Karl.

Leavenworth's most famous local.

Wait, he's even more famous

than you?

Oh, without a doubt.

Karl was carved by Karl Rappl.

Took 18 months to make.

Came all the way

from the real Germany

to join museum owners

George and Arlene Wagner's side.

Mm.

He's wonderful.

Everything in here is.

Yeah, well,

you haven't seen the half of it.

Wait till I show you upstairs.

I can't believe it. I mean,

there's just so many of them.

- All right.

- Uh, what, hundreds?

Over 1400, to be exact.

- Oh, wow.

- Mm-hmm.

Uh, it's-it's magical.

I mean, really, it is.

- Look here...

- How long has this...

How long has this been here for?

- Over 25 years. Yeah.

- Mm.

Used to be a-a private show,

and then they made it public

and now

people from all over can see.

Yeah.

Oh, and it's not just nutcrackers.

- There's other stuff here, too.

- Yeah. Yeah.

Not just the kind we know

from Christmas plays.

You know, there's these

European wooden figurals,

the kind they used

in Victorian tableware,

all kinds made from ebony,

metal, boxwood, you name it.

What?

Oh, uh, nothin'. I just...

Uh, isn't there a big story

you wanna tell

with that camera in your hand?

Oh. Yes, uh...

We should probably do a piece,

and, you know, give Lisa

what she's looking for.

But I just wanna enjoy it

for a moment, you know?

- For myself, too.

- Yeah.

I know exactly what you mean.

- Hm.

- Show you somethin' else.

- Ooh!

- Huh?

- Right?

- Wow, I...

I'm not gonna know

what to choose.

Uh, do they offer

a sample platter?

Because I want to try

all the things.

Well, I can honestly say I've

tried just about everything,

and honestly, no matter

what you choose, can't go wrong.

Mm. Okay, then.

- Not that that helps.

- Not at all.

- Hi. Uh, let's see.

- Hey, how are ya?

All right then, sir,

I'm going to have

a soft-iced gingerbread cookie

with this pink

buttercream frosting.

A marionberry scone.

- Oh, a tiramisu cake.

- Yes.

Oh, and, yum,

I-I have to do this.

Gigantic cinnamon roll.

Oh, and can I have

a double cappuccino

just so I do not go

into a food coma later?

And what would you like?

I wanna come back

to get some pastries

to take back to my aunt,

but I'm just afraid

of what I'm gonna eat.

And I'm afraid

if I keep eating with you,

I need to ask Santa for some

bigger sweaters this Christmas.

So how long has this place been

around? Did you come as a kid?

Yeah, I did,

this place opened up

when I was about ten,

I wanna say.

And, uh, Dillon and I,

we used to save all our money.

We'd, uh, buy mom and dad

these little cakes

for their birthday from here.

- Aww, that's so sweet.

- Yeah.

And what about in high school?

Is this also where you brought

the ladies on a first date?

- Absolutely not.

- Okay.

I had a job in high school,

I took 'em somewhere fancy,

like Andreas Keller.

Oh, okay. And what was

this, this big job?

I worked for the local

visitors center, actually.

You know, showed tourists

all around town every weekend.

That's how you know so much

of this history.

Well, to be fair,

everyone around here

knows the town's history.

It's part of the town's pride.

- Oh.

- What about you?

- Have a job in high school?

- Yeah.

I was an English tutor for

young, Spanish-speaking kiddos

coming from Puerto Rico.

I still do it for some kids.

It's just not something

I charge for.

Oh, that's, that's really sweet.

- That food was amazing!

- Told ya.

I think we need to walk

the entire town again

to burn off all the calories

I've had today.

Or we can go say hi to my mom

right here.

Take a walk in the Kringle

after-hours.

You wouldn't believe

how magical it is at night.

- Yeah, let's do it.

- Come on.

Well, here we are.

Okay, town tour guide,

tell me more about this place.

Well, uh, it first opened up

when I was a kid.

- Back in '86.

- Oh, wow.

Uh, so these places really

are your childhood, then, huh?

Hm, 100%.

And my mom started working

holidays here

as long as I can remember.

Started reading 'Twas

the Night Before Christmas

right here to all the kids

every afternoon.

Aww... I wanna be

a part of that.

So great.

So how did

she and your dad meet?

They are so cute together.

Trust me. It wasn't as romantic

as you might think.

- We met at the bank.

- Oh.

He came in to do

a wire transfer,

he asked me out on a date.

I believe he was wiring

his college tuition.

So what did you say?

Well, I said, "If you're moving

soon to go away to college,

well, then, no.

But if you come back some day

and I'm still here,

then, yeah,

I'll go out with you."

- Okay.

- Yeah, it sounds like dad.

So, you said

your aunt loves church.

Oh, yeah, it's her thing.

Well, I think I have

just the thing for her.

It's a snow-covered countryside

Catholic Christmas church.

Oh!

It's perfect.

- Thank you.

- Wonderful!

Isn't it a little worrisome

they're still not back?

They went offline hours ago.

Oh, hey. There they are.

- Hello!

- Hey!

Hola! Ooh.

What are we drinking?

- Hot toddies. You want one?

- I would love one.

- Yeah?

- I'll go make us a couple.

No, I'll help you.

You don't make 'em good.

Uh-oh.

- Really? Oh, thanks.

- Really!

So how'd the rest of the day go?

It was nice.

Um, how are the clips?

Oh, fantastic! And the ratings

are still growing.

We had an online frenzy of fans

watching your excursions

around town this afternoon,

and over 90,000 viewers

today alone.

- What?

- What?

Which means

even more viewers tomorrow

as the onliners create a buzz.

- Mm-hmm.

- Okay.

I can't wait

to watch the playback.

- You haven't watched them yet?

- No.

Wow! Well, I guess...

Then you missed my, uh, clip

making pinecone wreaths

here on the property, too, huh?

Yeah, I guess

that I missed that all,

sadly, but I'm gonna... I'll

have to watch it tonight though.

So what is it exactly you two

were so busy doing this evening?

We thought for sure

you'd be back for diner.

- Wally saved you some schnitzel.

- Aww! That's sweet.

Uh, we actually had dinner

downtown, though,

in this great little German

restaurant in this basement.

It was delicious!

And I got to see

the Christmas store at night.

- So cute.

- Aww!

It sounds like the two of you

had a lot fun.

Well, that sounds cute,

but I think having snow

for the snowcast

is a bit more of a pressing

issue for me anyway.

Um, well, I am gonna go to bed.

What? Already?

Yeah, I'm pretty tired.

Uh, making pinecone wreaths

without the help

of my co-host today proved to be

quite the daunting debacle.

- Right. Well, I'm sorry.

- It's okay.

I'm sure you were great.

You always are.

Thank you. Goodnight, everyone.

- Goodnight.

- Goodnight.

- For you.

- Thank you.

- You're welcome.

- Mm! Smells good.

So, uh, Dillon said

the clips were a hit?

Yup. I was just telling Bridget.

Guess the viewers

just love the two of you.

The two of us? That's rich.

Uh, they probably can't get

enough of Christmas Town, USA.

What? Are you kidding?

We crushed it!

Okay, then, uh, so cheers to us

and Christmas in Leavenworth.

Yeah.

Cheers.

Eye contact. Eye contact.

From the 155 Douglas Fir

and Pine trees

used to create

this exquisite log cabin,

to the giant

hand-picked river rocks

used to make

the walk-around fireplace,

this destination winery has no

shortage of holiday merrymaking.

That's right, Tatum,

the Icicle Ridge Winery

is a classic staple

of our humble holiday town.

So who's ready

for the grand tour?

That was great. Uh, now let's

get Bridget on the grapevines.

Drake, uh, why don't you come in

during Bridget's, uh, spot?

You could, uh,

bring in a bottle,

say it's time for wine-tasting.

- I like it.

- Yeah.

Hey, Dill,

grab me a bottle of your best.

- Yes, I think... You know...

- So just, I was...

Um, hello.

What about me? What am I doing?

Oh, Tatum, uh, why don't you go

pick out some wines

for the, uh, sip-and-paint?

And we'll be right there.

Thanks.

Um...

And spanning over five acres

of productive grapevines

here in the foothills

of the Cascade Mountains,

Icicle Ridge

is no stranger to snow

as they get over 90 inches

of snow per year.

I mean, look at this,

it's magical.

Well, I guess that's one thing

we can scratch

from Santa's wish list.

You know what

I'm wishin' for here?

What are you wishin' for?

A flight inside from the freeze.

- Flight of wine, that is.

- Oh-ho-ho.

Guess Drake Kincaid

has jokes now.

- I have my moments.

- Cut!

Well, that was a tree-topper

on my Christmas tree.

- Let's drink!

- Yes, cheers!

- Do it!

- Good job.

I don't know

what I'm gonna paint!

And here you go.

- Ooh. Such service.

- Yeah.

I worked here in high school,

and law school summers.

You got a bona fide holiday

sommelier at your service.

Okay, so, uh,

which one should I try first?

Just go in the order

of the numbers.

Well, you can go in the order

of the numbers,

but I actually prefer to go

by the tastiest.

- And then I'll save...

- Save the best one for last?

My brother does

the exact same thing.

Okay, sipping time's up.

Brushes down.

- Eeh!

- Let's see 'em!

Your perfect holiday

on canvas with acrylics.

Nay! Uh-uh-uh! No peeking.

You first.

All right.

My perfect holiday.

What's in the stocking

from Santa?

Well, hopefully,

season tickets to the Lakers.

Oh.

Okay, Tatum, your turn.

I am dreaming

of a White Christmas.

Very nice.

And, Bridget?

So I went with a cozy little

country Christmas stoop.

Mm. So Schpatzel?

Spetch-z-leh.

Mm! Well, it is delish,

even though I can't say that.

So I will just eat it.

This mushroom sauce is so good,

babe, I'm in heaven.

We have to learn

how to make this at home.

Mm, yeah, and, you know,

if we replace the mushrooms

with, like, melted cheese,

and you have the perfect dish

for kids. Hm.

Oh, are you two thinkin'

about having kids?

- Ed, you didn't tell me this.

- No.

This is news to me, too, Lisa.

I mean, look,

it's not a must right now,

but we think it might be

a good time to try.

We're not getting younger,

and, you know,

we both want a child, maybe two.

And if the first one's like me,

we'll have two.

- Oh, geez.

- It's like her, one is enough.

- My God! Better watch yourself.

- Wow.

I'm teasing, babe, any child

of ours that's like you

will be the apple of my eye.

Okay.

Go!

And all..

- Let's show 'em how it's done.

- I'd love to dance.

All right.

In my arms

Spin me around, little Kincaid.

Just me and my girl

lonely Christmas

Need more presents

underneath the tree

So much that I'm givin'

so much more than I need

My holiday wish

is only for this

Under the mistletoe

you may kiss

Wait for the world

just me and my girl

Lonely Christmas

- Hey! O-oh!

- Hey!

Let's turn off tree lights

and I'll build a fire

If in the shadows...

Good morning.

Here you go,

one for you, for you.

- And here's one for you.

- What is this?

Our script for the snowcast,

of course.

Don't worry,

I left a little bit of room

for Bridget's

stellar improvisational skills

just in case

we don't get any snow,

so you can have a little fun.

This has you and Drake

doing the entire snowcast

and then just me getting

covered in snow at the end.

Oh, like I said, it's your spot.

You have room to say

whatever you want.

Those pastries look delicious.

I need coffee.

Anybody need anything

from the kitchen?

- I'm good.

- Uh...

Um, would you guys mind if I

talk to Lisa alone for a moment?

- Sure.

- Thanks.

Yeah.

Bridget, I am so sorry.

I had no idea she was writing

a script for the snowcast.

- I swear.

- Yeah, no. Clearly.

But I thought that the network

wanted me to host the snowcast.

I know, and I figured

they were just here for the week

for the bells and whistles.

But I mean, she's Tatum Tilson.

What should I do?

Call the network

and tattle and say

that she wants to open

the special?

- I will.

- Yeah, I know. I guess not.

- Um...

- Look.

Why don't you just work

on your own thing?

They can film theirs and

we just do separate segments.

But put yours first in the edit.

- I will.

- I know you will.

Nope. You know what? It's fine.

We'll just do the livestream

like we originally planned

and I'll just have

to show the world

that we saved the best for last.

That's right.

Oh.

Is it wishful thinking

that these, uh, weather patterns

continue to shift?

I mean, you never know.

I really hope it keeps snowing

like this for tomorrow.

Hey, you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine. Never better.

Well, what was that about earlier

with, uh, you know, the script

and Lisa and all?

Oh, uh, yeah, that was just

business as usual.

Come on.

No, I just was, um,

a little confused

as to what my part was

in the snowcast. That's all.

Well, I mean, it's exactly what

we talked about earlier, right?

- We're all doing this together.

- Yeah, right.

Except, you and Tatum

are the stars

and I'm just the weatherwoman.

Okay.

You thought

that you were hosting

this whole thing alone.

That's why you were so surprised

when you saw

that we'd come here as well, huh?

Yeah, I think

there was just, um,

crossed wires from above,

I suppose.

Right. Yeah.

Well, I don't know if this

helps, but in Tatum's defense,

they didn't really tell us

exactly why we were coming here

as well.

I mean, they just put Lisa

in charge and...

Yeah, that's right,

and Lisa is a big fan

of doing what comes naturally

and-and producing pieces

from the heart.

That's why she and I get along.

We produce spots

the same exact way.

And Tatum is the exact opposite.

Both of you are.

So polished,

super rehearsed, um...

But that's probably why

you both work so great together.

Also probably why

the younger demographic

doesn't watch our morning show

because we're predictable

and a little too stale.

I always knew you'd skyrocket

to the top eventually.

And yet you still chose Tatum

over me.

Look, all I know is

our ratings have been up

all week.

And I'm pretty sure

that's because of you.

No, you don't need to be

co-hosting a show with me.

You deserve your very own show.

Thanks.

Okay, okay, okay, first of all,

um... I'd like to make a cheers

to our eldest son Drake

for bringing your beautiful

friends here for Christmas

and for helping us

show the world

a little magical slice

of our town on TV.

We're very proud of our boys

and the men you've become.

Aww...

- Cheers.

- Cheers.

- To all of you.

- So sweet.

- Mm!

- All right.

Well, now that my sweet husband

has finished

his sappy sentiments

and, uh, nearly made

this old mama cry...

well, I think we should all

go around the fire

and tell

our best Christmas wish.

- Mm.

- Honey, you go first.

Well, oh, okay, well,

that's-that's-that's easy.

Um, my Christmas wish, uh,

this year is pretty simple,

and that is to, uh, not screw up

the Christmas dinner again,

because last year

your mother gave me some grief

about the apple-sausage stuffing

was too dry

and the potato dumplings

were undercooked.

So my goal this year

is to dress to impress your ma.

- Okay.

- Grandma, impressed?

- Yeah.

- Not gonna happen.

- Better luck with that one.

- Okay.

Son, what about you?

What's your Christmas wish?

My Christmas wish?

Promotion from associate

to partner at my firm.

Please, please, please,

please, please.

I think I can b*at that.

- Ahem...

- Um, okay.

So my very big Christmas wish

is pretty simple.

- Always the same.

- Yup.

- But I wish for world peace.

- World peace.

Yeah, yeah, yeah,

you know me well.

- Tatum, what about you?

- Um...

Well, I suppose

it's a little late to be wishing

for holiday love, so I will wish

for chart-topping ratings

this Christmas.

I will definitely take that.

But, you know, Tatum,

the Wenatchee Valley

Humane Society

isn't too far from here.

I'm not a dog person.

- Uh, Eddie?

- Oh.

My Christmas wish, well,

I think it's both of our

Christmas wish, which is...

- Well, you know what that is.

- Yeah.

- A little mini-me.

- Hey!

Bridget,

I think yours is probably

a bit easier to accomplish

than ours or Drake's.

Yeah, okay, so I actually had

two Christmas wishes this year,

and the big one is, you know,

slowly but surely coming true,

and that's for Puerto Rico

to, you know, come back strong.

Um, and the second one is,

please let it snow

tomorrow night.

Oh, right.

- Let it snow.

- Well, cheers again, then.

For all our wishes to come true

and to let it snow.

Let it snow! Let it snow!

- Yes!

- Cheers!

- Hey.

- Hey.

Do you see it up there?

- That's the North Star.

- Beautiful.

It's also called Polaris

or the North Pole Star

because it's the closest

to the celestial North Pole.

- Oh, yeah?

- And...

It's the one that Santa uses

each year

to guide his sleigh

all the way home.

That... Mm-hmm.

Did you learn that

in meteorology school?

No!

I actually didn't go

to meteorology school.

I took

some atmospheric science courses

and I know the math models a lot

better than I did back then,

but I got

my Bachelor's in Journalism.

Oh! I see.

So that's where your love

for reporting comes from.

Yeah.

But I've actually come

to love the weather, though.

It's always changing,

but the power of its patterns

always remains the same.

I just, I love that.

Did you know that today is the

first day of winter solstice?

- So exciting!

- Remind me.

- What solstice is again?

- So...

It's an astronomical event

that's caused

by the Earth's axis and its

orbital motion around the sun.

- Is that what you remember?

- Somethin' like that.

Basically, the sun travels the

shortest path through the sky

at winter solstice,

which means that today

had the least amount of daylight

in the entire year,

therefore making tonight

the longest night.

- Cool, huh?

- Fascinating.

And it's probably why

it is so cold tonight.

Yes, it has definitely dropped

a few degrees tonight.

- Hasn't it?

- Uh, yup.

And I am not used to this.

So if you find me frozen

before this all ends,

you can tell my aunt

that at least in the end

I did not feel my toes,

or a lot of everything else.

Oh...

Well, it's not gonna help

your toes much, but...

you just got to have somethin'

around your neck.

- Thank you.

- You're welcome.

You think it's cold out here.

It's gonna be a lot colder

back at the lodge, I'll bet.

It was freezing last night,

I had to get an extra blanket.

But I got you guys

some extra cider.

- Thanks.

- Yeah, thank you.

It's, uh, the lake freeze.

- Most likely.

- Huh?

The reason why it's so cold

at the lodge is because

we're close to the lake, and

the closer you are to the lake

means more than likely that

the warm air from the land rises

so that the cold air

from the lake can

fill in the space in between.

Well, I don't know

about any lake freeze,

but I do know

that it is a lot warmer

over there by the fire.

Yeah, we should, uh, we should

probably get back. Huh?

Yes, I would love

to keep my toes.

- Thank you for this.

- Mm-hmm.

Hm. So, Drake.

Um, you and Bridget,

is there something I should know

about going on between you two?

- What?

- I-I-I don't mean to pry.

I just, uh,

I couldn't help but notice.

I mean, I asked

if you wanted to have a dinner

while we were here, and you

didn't think there'd be time,

but you managed to find time

to have dinner with her,

and you two seem to be

hanging out an awful lot.

Well...

I assure you, there's nothing

going on between me and Bridget.

And, look.

Sorry we didn't have

the time to grab some dinner

and celebrate, but...

I don't know,

why don't we, uh...

Why don't we try to have

some breakfast Christmas Eve

before the Festhalle event?

Sure, yeah. That sounds great.

All right. Lookin' forward.

- Let's go get warm.

- Okay.

- Yeah.

- Thank you.

No, no, no, ma, ma,

you'll do it too tight.

Oh!

- Here, ma, I got it.

- No, no, no.

Both of you away. Where's dad?

I am here, right here.

I've been up all night

baking for today's festivities.

Mm, those smell good.

What are they?

Lebkuchen, my friend.

These are

traditional German cookies,

powdered in spice to perfection.

- Uh, look, here. Have one.

- Oh, yes, sir.

- Hey, Bridget, hurry up!

- I'm coming!

Mm-mm!

- There you go.

- Thank you.

Oh, you have some powdered sugar

right there.

Thank you.

You ladies

look absolutely stunning.

- Thank you.

- Well...

I think it's time

for a snowcast.

Ooh. This is incredible!

- Oh, and check it out.

- Ooh! Hey!

The weather doesn't cooperate,

we bring the snow to us instead.

Oh, my goodness. Snow machines?

I love it!

Where did you find this?

The city is letting us

borrow them. Yeah.

They, uh, use them

for events and stuff.

Isn't it great?

It was all Drake's idea.

It's amazing. And look.

America can think

it's really snowing.

Okay, wait, um,

so I'm not gonna pretend

it's really snowing, right?

It's a schtick.

Like, I lean into the fun

of the fake snow

and then just announce that the

real stuff is headed this way?

But the real stuff

is headed this way,

and that's what

everyone wants to see.

The illusion is still there.

So who cares

what we do on camera?

America wants to see real snow,

just like a real Santa.

Right, so that's just it.

It's not real snow.

So why wouldn't we wait for

the real stuff to hit the ground

and then roll?

I mean, we could.

But what

if the real snow doesn't come?

I mean, Lisa's got a point,

I mean,

we know it's supposed to snow

at some point,

but there's really no guarantee.

Right?

I'm not sure we can keep

the fans here all night.

So, um, couldn't we get

some footage of them now?

And then you and Tatum can do

your spot first and so on?

Or I can just play into the fact

that it's fake snow,

have some fun with it,

I'll promise the real deal later

and then I'll do a pick-up

tomorrow morning at the lodge

with the real snow

on the ground.

Oh, actually that could work.

Like, that could be cute.

Like a-a quick Christmas Eve

frolic in the snow

with all three of you.

Yeah, announcing Merry Christmas

and Top Of The Morning, America

right here

in Christmas Town, USA.

Yeah, sort of like

a-a bookend to the spot,

and we could do it

as a, as a livestream.

- Okay. Thanks.

- Yeah.

But that's not the plan. Is it?

I mean, we were supposed to do

the script,

and then Bridget announces

the snow,

and then the snow arrives

here in Leavenworth.

- Cut, and go to print.

- Right.

But you're not the one doing

the dishonest reporting, Tatum.

Faking the forecast for the sake

of sticking to a script?

I mean, that's just making me

the joke, isn't it?

But it's not for the script.

It's for the sake of the story.

In case you forgot, everyone

lives for a great story.

It's junk food for the soul,

right, Lisa?

Not always.

Oh, think about it. And if you

don't wanna do it, I will.

Um, well, I'm gonna go take

some selfies with our fans.

You should, too.

You do what you want to do.

It's your spot. Okay?

Thanks.

I'm just gonna need a minute.

Yeah.

Will you check on her

in a little bit?

I don't know what to do, titi.

Am I overreacting?

I mean, because maybe,

maybe I am just

the silly weather girl

everyone says I am

and I'm just making a big deal

out of nothing.

No, sobrina.

What if your mother heard?

You're so much more,

and if the snow won't fall

for that stuck-up show host,

neither should you.

Hm. Okay. Well, thank you.

I have to go,

we're gonna be starting soon.

But I will see you

tomorrow night for mass.

Sounds good, mija.

I love you.

I love you, too. Muah.

So sad you're leaving so soon.

Really wish you could

come to the Festhalle.

Yeah, me, too, I've-I've fallen

in love with Leavenworth,

despite this cold.

Yeah. Yeah.

Um, you know,

maybe when I get back from LA

or after the New Year,

I don't know,

we can have dinner sometime?

- Yeah, I'd like that.

- Good.

So tell me,

how does this thing work anyway?

Oh, y-you don't have to do anything.

Just click

your heels together twice

and I'll give you as much snow

as you want.

Perfect, well, let's turn

that thing all the way up

'cause I'm dreaming

of a White Christmas.

You got it.

By the way, do you have any idea

what's going on with those two?

I don't mean to be

a nosy Rudolph, but...

Who? My brother and Bridget?

Well, of course, sparks are

flying. They have been all week.

Drake's had a thing for Bridget

for, for forever, really.

I'm sorry?

What? You didn't know? Come on.

I figured, surely of all people,

you would know.

What's that supposed to mean?

Nothing, never mind.

Forget I said anything.

It's... You know,

it's not my place to...

Dillon,

tell me what you know now,

so I don't have to ask Drake

about it live on camera later.

Fine, fine. Fine.

Drake wanted Bridget,

but I think ultimately

the network chose you

because they wanted Bridget

to solo the nightly news

to get the ratings back up.

And Drake was relieved

because he didn't want

a conflict of interest

on his hand

because he had a crush

on his co-host.

- That's all.

- Wait.

- So I was a consolation prize?

- I wouldn't say that.

I mean,

he didn't even know you then.

I mean,

when he came home last year,

he said that you were new

to the network.

I was. I was new to the news.

And apparently I still am

because all of this

is news to me.

But...

Whatever. Everything happens

for a reason, right?

And the show must go on.

So...

Good evening, everyone, I'm

Lisa Liu Lawson from KQV News.

And thank you so much

for being here

at our annual snowcast this year

right here in Leavenworth.

Uh, just a few quick things, uh,

once our cameras start rolling,

I need you to keep your talking

to a whisper,

silence your cell phones,

and, of course,

cheer on our commentators

on air and...

Oh, oh, yes, um, and don't

forget, while you're here,

before you leave,

make sure you grab a bag

of the yummy delicious

Lebkuchen cookies,

courtesy of the Kincaids.

Now, without further ado,

I give you Drake Kincaid

and Tatum Tilson

of Top Of The Morning!

Man, oh, man, doesn't feel like

a regular morning.

Does it, Drake? Oh, wait, that's

'cause it's not morning at all!

For once we are up way

past our bedtime, huh?

Well, it's worth it to see

all these beautiful lights.

Here we are in beautiful

downtown Leavenworth,

a charming Bavarian hideaway

nestled deep in the mountains

just south of Lake Wenatchee, Washington,

where you can guarantee you're

gonna quench your penchant

for all things Christmas.

That's right, Tatum,

whether taking a stroll

through the Nutcracker Museum

or having a gingerbread party

in the Gingerbread Factory,

it's easy to see

we didn't coin it

Christmas Town, USA,

for nothing.

There's only one thing missing

this week.

A fresh snowfall.

But I think

tonight just might be the night.

One can hope, right,

but even if it doesn't snow,

it simply won't take away

the magic we're feeling

this Christmas,

and when we come back,

a very special hello

from your nightly newscaster

always delivering

your favorite forecasts,

Bridget Torres.

So stick with us.

- Nice.

- If it doesn't snow?

Drake, do you remember when

you and I used to be a team?

Or are you so starry-eyed for

the weatherwoman, you forgot?

I'm not starry-eyed

over Bridget.

- What are you...

- Fine. Whatever.

Just know that you may not have

chosen her for the show

because of your little crush

or whatever,

but the execs chose me.

So let's not forget that, okay?

Drake, is that true?

Because I thought

you picked Tatum

because of your commonalities.

Bridget, look.

I wasn't lying, all right?

The choice wasn't mine ultimately.

Everyone loved you, all right,

but the execs wanted someone

to liven nighttime news,

otherwise it was gonna die.

You were that person.

And I didn't fight them

because, yeah, I like you

and I didn't want it

to get weird.

And I mean,

we all know that Tatum

is a great candidate as well.

Hey, guys, uh,

we're back in ten, nine...

And we're back here

with Bridget Torres,

our favorite forecaster who may

just have some good news for us.

Yes. Uh, I believe I do, Tatum.

Thank you so much.

Now, while we may not have

the real deal here, uh,

faking it seems to be the answer sometimes.

So, hey, why not?

It's Christmas, right?

So everybody say it with me.

Let it snow, let it snow,

let it snow!

Yee-haw!

Bridget?

Oh. Hey, um,

where-where's-where's Bridget?

She decided to stay

at Beaver Valley tonight.

Y-yeah, Lisa and Dillon took her

over just about a minute ago.

Oh, I'm sorry, honey,

I thought you knew.

Thanks, mom.

Oh, it's really coming down

out there.

Yeah, and my flight out

of Wenatchee is on a big delay.

Ugh! This is the worst.

Son, you want some coffee?

Uh, sure, please, thanks.

Comin' up.

- Hey. You okay?

- Mm.

Drake, honey,

why don't you give her a call?

- She hasn't left town yet.

- Yeah.

I was supposed to take her

to the airport this morning,

but all the flights

out of Wenatchee are canceled

or delayed because

of all the ice on the ground.

Yeah, but she has to get home, though.

Hey, dad, can't your SUV

make it into Seattle?

I mean, I'm sure flights are

running just fine out of there.

- No?

- Mm, probably.

Maybe you could offer

to take her there.

Yeah, but I'm not sure she wants

to talk to me right now, and...

I don't blame her, you know?

I'mma go outside.

Morning.

Mm, something smells yummy.

Guess it's too bad Drake and I

are having breakfast

in town today.

Really?

Are you so sure about that?

Why? What's going on?

I don't think Drake was thrilled

with the show you put on yesterday.

And I don't guess you know,

but Bridget left yesterday

because of you.

But good news is, at least

your holiday wish came true.

Ratings are through the roof.

You're a big hit, Tatum.

Congrats.

Morning.

I suppose having breakfast

is off the table.

Nope, there's still some

on the dining-room table

if you want any.

I guess that's fair.

Look, I'm sorry if I ruined

things between you and Bridget.

I didn't like seeing you

have so much chemistry

on camera with someone else.

I've gotten used to it being you

and I the world wants to see.

Yeah, but, Tatum,

you do realize

there is no you and I?

I do now.

I mean, I-I've seen

what's been happening

with you and her all week.

The whole world has.

It's very... authentic.

I guess I just wished

it was happening

between you and me is all.

I'm sorry for that.

I know firsthand

what it's like to like someone

you have to be

professional with.

It's... it's not easy.

Right.

And I-I realized pretty quickly

after we got to this

romantic town that it wasn't

what I thought it was gonna be.

And that's fine, I guess,

that it didn't...

And more so just...

it hurt my feelings thinking

that I was your second choice.

- So...

- Look, Tatum.

You and I have an amazing show

I'm extremely proud of.

I have zero regrets

doing this with you.

I just, you know, I hope

this show is enough, that's all.

So I wasn't just some

consolation prize for you, then?

What? Heck, no! Are you

kidding me? You're Tatum Tilson.

Morning-show host

extraordinaire. Come on.

Thank you.

And again, I'm sorry.

It's fine.

Everything's gonna be fine.

Hey there. Huh.

Hi! What are you doing here?

I think you forgot something

at the lodge.

Aw. Thank you.

I was in such a rush to get out

before the snowfall got worse,

that I just totally forgot.

It's fine.

I'm happy to swing it by.

I'm on my way into town anyway

to get ready

for the performance at

the Festhalle this afternoon.

Oh, that's right. Oh, I'm

so sorry I'm gonna miss that.

You sure you have to? Uh...

Dillon told us that

all the flights are delayed.

- Yeah.

- A-any update on yours?

Yeah. Mine's actually delayed

until 8:45.

It looks like I won't make it

in time for mass, unfortunately.

You know, I think

Drake is a little bit afraid

to talk to you.

He feels so bad

about everything.

And I know he would love

to drive you to Seattle

to catch an earlier flight

I-if you, if you'd let him.

Yeah, you know, I just...

I don't know

if that's such a good idea.

I'm just really not ready

to see him right now.

I'm still so confused

about everything.

Yeah, yeah,

I, I-I totally get it.

And normally, I am not one

to get into my son's business...

but, Bridget...

I have never seen him this crazy

about anyone, like, ever.

You know what's funny

about that?

It's just that this whole time I

thought he didn't even

care for me.

No, on the contrary.

Drake has always felt

you guys were a perfect fit.

Uh, and I know he would've

asked you out then, too,

if Tatum

hadn't muddled the lines

and caused you

to start avoiding him.

Se fue al garete. Wow.

Okay, so this whole time

he didn't say anything

just because he was trying

to keep it professional

and not throw these execs

under the bus?

- Yeah.

- Wow.

I don't know

if I want to commend him

or if I just want to, argh,

scream at him.

Well, I suppose

if you come to the Festhalle,

you can take your pick.

Hm.

You guys look great.

Wow, this is so incredible!

Isn't it?

Oh, my gosh.

Oh, oh, honey,

I'm gonna take this.

- It's-it's the network calling.

- Oh, babe.

Fingers crossed. Good luck.

Lisa Liu Lawson speaking.

Ugh. Should I go

talk to her?

If you think you should.

I should go talk to her,

shouldn't I? You think?

- You should go talk to her.

- Yup.

Thank you. Appreciate that.

I'll take a Gluhwein, too.

Thank you.

And I got hers. I owe you one.

I... Thanks, uh,

but you really didn't need to.

You don't owe me anything, Tatum.

Actually, I do.

I owe you an apology.

I never should've gotten jealous

and I never should've felt

threatened of you and Drake.

He's my co-host. Nothing more.

And I had no right to get

between the two of you, so...

- I'm sorry.

- Thanks.

But, uh, honestly,

I don't even think

there's anything

to get in between, so...

We both know there is.

But since I'm way beyond

trying to convince you

to do things my way,

I will say this one thing.

Drake's a really good guy

and you both deserve

someone good.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Welcome, everybody,

to our annual

Christmas Eve

Festhalle festivities!

Yeah!

It's the night

before Christmas morning

All of my family's

fast asleep

All at once

without any warning

I hear the sound

of little feet

Pitter-patter on the roof

Who is there I wonder who

Have a merry

Christmas Day

Yay, mommy! So cute.

Oh, hey. Eeh.

We have to tell you something.

- Oh, okay.

- Come.

- Um...

- Oh, all right.

Bridget, you will never guess

who just called us.

- Who?

- Rashida George.

- The head of the network.

- Okay.

She's been watching you all week

and she thinks it's time

that we give you

your very own show.

What? Seriously?

- My own show?

- Well, I mean, our show.

Eddie and I will produce it.

But, yes, your own show.

Ay, bendito. Really?

Oh, thank you! Thank you!

Thank you! Thank you!

Okay, so, uh,

what else did she say?

Oh, uh, it'll be mid-morning,

following directly after,

uh, Top Of The Morning.

Yeah, and you get to choose

your very own co-host.

- A very Merry Christmas to you.

- What?

Anyone you want.

Or go at it on your own.

It's totally up to you.

Wow, I just...

I can't believe this.

Thank you, both, so much

for believing in me. Thank you.

- What's not to believe?

- Thank you.

Wow.

- Hey.

- Hi.

Well, hello.

You're looking at the new face

of the morning show

following directly after yours.

- Wait, really?

- Mm-hmm. Uh-huh.

- Wow! Congrats.

- Thank you.

To all of you.

- Thank you.

- Happy for you.

Yeah...

Well, now it's time for us to go

get some of that Gluhwein, huh?

Well, I think that's

an excellent idea. Let's go.

- See you later.

- Congratulations again.

So...

So, looks like you're gonna have

some morning competition, Kincaid.

Well, I mean,

it's not really competition

if we're on the same team,

though, right?

- Yeah, guess not.

- Hm.

But I guess we're gonna have

to find a way

to work around each other,

so we're gonna have to learn

how to get along, huh?

Yeah. I guess so.

I promise I'll try my best

if you finally allow me

to take you on a proper date.

Okay, fine.

But I'm just so curious

as to why

you never asked me out before.

So they don't bring me

on to your show,

they hire me

for the nighttime news,

then you see me at work sometimes

and you never asked me out?

Oh, so, uh, are you talking

about in the hallways

when you'd completely avoid me

by looking the other way?

Or the break room you'd escape

from the second I came in?

Oh, I know it must've been

the, uh, office holiday party

last year.

You completely ignored me.

And then to make matters worse,

you were on a cell phone call

when I approached you

from the bar.

So I'm at a loss of words.

- Yeah. We.. Yes.

- Hm.

I was, I was pretty brutal, huh?

Nah, it's...

It's fine.

- I mean, you didn't know me.

- Yeah, that's right.

But you know

what's kind of funny?

Because you're a lot

like your hometown here.

Real frozen on the outside,

but, but all warm and cozy

in the center.

Well, speaking of hometowns...

I should probably

get you out of here.

Yeah, we got a plane we need

you to get on from Seattle,

7:00 p.m. sharp,

so that we can get you home

in time for midnight mass.

- Really?

- Mm-hmm. Yeah.

We're gonna head out

in my dad's SUV.

- Thank you so much.

- You're welcome.

You know...

as much as I really don't wanna

leave here,

I just really wanna get back

to my aunt.

- I understand.

- But...

Hey, I mean, maybe next year

you can bring me back

and show me some of these

summer activities that you love?

Yeah, I'd really like that.

Good, because...

I really love this place

and I really,

I really like your family, too.

I'm glad to hear that.

Uh, you know what my mom says?

Happy kids make a happy home?

That's, that's the one.

So sweet.

So, uh, listen.

There was just one last thing

I wanted to show you here.

- Oh, yeah?

- Mm-hmm.

Noel the angels

Mm, so you saved the best

for last.

Absolutely.

Certain poor shepherds

In fields as they lay

In fields where they lay

Lay keeping their sheep

On a cold winter's night

That was so deep

Noel Noel

Noel

Noel

Born is the King

Of Israel

Oh

Yeah yeah

Yeah
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