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When Christmas Was Young (2022)

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Okay, my turn.

Okay, fingers.

Okay, I can do it.Okay. Let's hear it.

Very good. You got it.

I messed up a little.

It's fine.

I only just taught it to you.

Did you always do music, Mom?

Since I was a little girl.

I had one of those toy pianos

and I would just sit all day

and just plunk away...

just making noise, basically.

You love it, huh, Mom? Yeah.

Music is...

Do you know

how you love to draw?

Yeah.

So, you picture in your head

what you're gonna draw

before you draw it, right?

Mm-hmm. I guess so.

Well, writing songs

is kind of the same.

You hear it first in your head

and then your heart

and then you write it all down,

so, you don't forget.

At least it's how it works

for me.

Only, I use notes.

And then it's forever.

Then why don't you be a singer?

Because I already have two jobs

that I love.

Running Smokey's

and being your mom.

I wouldn't trade the second one

for anything else in the world.

And besides...

I can always sing for fun.

Yeah.

Christmas cookies! Oh, okay.

Be careful! Don't forget

to use an oven mitt.

Love you, Momma.

Hello, Nashville music fans,

this is Lindsay Wyatt.

I wanted to invite y'all

to join me for my annual

Christmas benefit concert live

at the Pearl Auditorium

this Christmas Eve

and it'll also be simulcast

right here on Country 99.

Everybody heading home

This year

For Christmas time...

Dawson Grimes, please hold.

Kids and cousins

And families dear...

Dawson Grimes, please hold.

Everybody's heading

home this year

Dawson Grimes, please hold.

Fa-la-la-la, la-a-la...

He had a rough night,

so, speak softly.

Fa-la-la-la-la-a...

Boss,

your noon has arrived. No!

Push everything to later today.

Better yet, tomorrow.

He's already here.

Hi.

Damn. He is.

Stacy, coffee, please. On it.

Name? Chad Madison.

Nope, that's not gonna work.

It's too vanilla.

You got a middle name, Chad?

Dean? Dean. Chad Dean.

That sounds like

a country singer.

You got Tylenol, Chad Dean?

No, sir. I don't think so. Aspirin?

All right.

Come on, I don't got all day.

Oh, okay.

I can head out

On the dance floor

Find a pretty girl

And drink some more

I can call all my friends

Tell 'em that I'm free again

All right, all right.

Enough, enough, enough, enough.

What is that? A love song.

Tell me something, Chad.

You ever had your heart broken?

Who was she? Amber.

And what did Amber do?

She cheated on me

with the bartender

at the Lucky Penny.

Write that! Be specific!

Write the Lucky Penny.

Let it bleed onto the page.

Write the first time

you saw her.

Write about the moment

you fell in love with her

and write about the bitter,

soul-crushing pain

when she betrayed you.

Write Amber.

And when it's perfect,

email it to me

and I'll check it out.

Boss, Ted would like to see you

in his office.

Did he say what it's about? Nope.

Well, wish me luck.

Hey, guys. Good to see you. Hi.Hey.

Happy Holidays.

Hey guys, you guys doing well?

MALE VOICE: Hey, Melody.

Thank you so much for coming.

Thank you.

Hi. You good? You're all set?

Hi, guys.Hi.

You ready? Yep.

Hello everybody!

I'm Santa's helper.

My Dad, Smokey, and I just want

to wish you all a big welcome

to our restaurant

and just a reminder

that we are still looking

for volunteers again this year.

Come and help us

bring some Christmas joy... Yeah.

To needy

Jackson Woods families.

Thank you, thank you

and Happy Holidays!

Providing musical

instruments to kids everywhere.

Great presentation, everyone.

Okay, make those changes

and get it back to me

by end of day tomorrow.

Thank you.

LUKE You wanted to see me?

A half hour ago.

I already donated

to your poor kids music thing,

if that's what this is about.

Not what this is about.

So, you probably heard

I, uh, dropped Billy last night?

Don't worry...

I let him down easy.

I did hear.

And so did everybody else

in town.

Congratulations,

you're trending.

I don't care about your Grammys!

You were nothing before I found

you singing in that rathole.

I made you.

So, if you think

you can drop me,

I've got news for you, buddy.

I'm dropping you!

Can you believe

he wanted to fire me?

Luke, we need to talk.

I brought in every major act

we have!

Me, not you! I'm the closer!

Cover of Music News magazine,

May 4th, 2018.

Luke Dawson, the Closer.

You have become a liability.

A liability?

You tell anyone who will listen

that you are the creative genius

behind our success.

Your ego is out of control

and we can't fit it

in here anymore!

I co-founded this company.

You can't let me go.

My name's on the wall.

You know how it works.

The Board has voted,

it was unanimous,

and you are out.

Fine. I'll take my roster

and go.

We'll see how long

you guys last.

Your clients are staying

with us.

I've already locked them up.

It was easy,

they wanted to stay.

Ted.

You can't take my clients.

I'm sorry, man,

but it's already done.

New server's cute, huh, Kenny?

Why don't you go over

and introduce yourself?

Her name's Olivia.

No way, that would be so lame.

What? Girls like confident guys.

She's probably waiting for you

to make the first move.

I hear she's into yoga.

You can always talk to her

about that.

What...

Well, that's great advice

for Kenny.

Yeah. But what about you? Hmm?

That guy at table seven's

got a huge crush on you.

He's been back two days

in a row.

Dad, he keeps showing up

because you keep

encouraging him.

I'll let you know

if and when I'm on the market.

Angie, it's Luke.

If you decide to stay with me

I will continue to fight

for you, if...

Tye! Text me back.

I really need to talk to you...

AUTOMATED VOICE: This mailbox is full.

Lindsay! Thanks for calling

me back.

Can I, uh, can I buy you lunch,

late lunch, drinks, dinner?

Yeah? Yeah.

I can make that work.

Yeah, I'll be right there.

Deck the halls

With boughs of holly

Fa-la-la-la-la,

La-la-la-la

'Tis the season to be jolly

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Don we now our gay apparel

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Troll the ancient

Yuletide carol

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Fa-la-la-la-la

La-la-la-la

Great session, Lindsay.

Yay! Awesome. PRODUCER: Hey.

Thank you. Amazing. PRODUCER: All right,

that's a wrap for today.

Oh, hey you. Sounding good.

Thank you.

It's so good to see you.

Come here.

Well, thank you.

And thank you

for dropping me off at home.

Hey, just like the old days

after a gig, right?

Before anyone knew your name.

Oh boy.

Oh, sorry about that.

I got to move those.

I should probably

throw them away.

What's this?

"When Christmas Was Young?"

I've been looking

for an original Christmas song.

Let's give it a spin.

String the lights

On the roof

Place a star on the tree

The house is filled

With carols

Being sung by family

Just like it was

When Christmas

Was young

Ooh...

Wow.Huh.

Um...

Luke, that...

That... that song is amazing.

That song... It's so sweet

and... and nostalgic.

Who's Melody Douglass?

I don't know, just some wannabe

singer-songwriter.

Luke, when I was listening

just now, it was like...

I could

imagine being back...

under the mistletoe,

kissing my first boyfriend.

I felt... I felt this...

this connection, you know?

I want it.

You want it?

I want to sing it

at my Christmas Eve benefit.

At the Pearl. In seven days?

Mm-hmm. Go get it for me.

You just work that...

Luke Dawson magic.

You get me that

and you're still my manager.

Consider it done.

Okay.

Where the hell is Jackson Woods?

Coming!

Luke? Dawson?

Brett Mayfield? Look at you.

What are you doing?

You live here in Jackson Woods?

Yeah, uh, my wife and I,

we bought the place

a few years back.

You're married?

So, how can I help you?

Uh, looking for a room.

Preferably a suite on the top

floor if you've got it.

Hey, honey,

we're all out of 60 watt.

Oh, hello.

Uh, Luke Dawson,

this is my wife, Emily.

Sweetheart, Luke and I we grew

up together in Knoxville.

You're gonna be a dad?

Sure am.

Wow.

Uh, sweetie,

can you please take a look... All right.

To see what's available

for Mr. Dawson here. Oh, yeah.

Uh... Goodnight Moon

and the Giving Treeare ready.

You name your rooms

after children's books, cute.

Upstairs and to the right.

Hey, you guys wouldn't

happen to know

a Melody Douglass, would you?

Yeah, her family owns Smokey's

Barbecue, over on 4th there.

Thanks man. Good to see ya.

Welcome to Smokey's.

How many this evening?

Uh, what's your name?

Olivia.

Olivia, I'm going to need

a table away from children,

please.

Actually, never mind,

I found one.

Oh, uh, sir, you have to let...

Dude!

Nothing to see here, folks.

You okay, Kenny? I'm good.

Get yourself cleaned up,

and I'll take care of this.

Thanks, boss.

Your busboy was distracted.

Right. Maybe you should

not have been texting.

Well, feel free to pitch in.

LUKE: That's all right.

I'm looking for Melody Douglass,

do you know her?

What if I do?

Then I'd like an introduction.

And why would Melody

want to meet you?

It's confidential.

Here, you can take that

in the kitchen

and dump it in the trash.

I'm... Do you always put

your customers to work?

Well, you're not a customer yet.

Well, this has been a joy,

but I gotta go.

Everything good there, Melody?

Yeah, I just gotta deal

with the food delivery issue.

Make sure you rinse the tub

when you're done.

Melody? Melody Douglass?

Luke Dawson.

The national talent manager.

Dawson and Grimes,

that Luke Dawson.

Manager of the Year,

three years in a row.

Oh, yeah. Yeah, I remember you.Yeah.

I tried to see you years ago,

but you didn't have any time

for me.

Finally have an opening

in that busy schedule of yours,

Mr. Dawson?

Yeah, I do have an opening,

for you.

I'm here to put you

on the map, Melody.

That's what I do.

I make careers happen.

Oh, wow.

So, you're gonna make

all my dreams come true?

That's right. And all I need

are the rights to your song.

And which song

would that be for?

I've written a lot of songs.

"When Christmas Was Young."

I don't want to oversell it,

it's a nice little song.

Make a few tweaks,

we rearrange the chord structure

and it could be something good.

We could do the deal right now

if you like.

Just like that? Huh. Just like that.

No deal.

My nice little song isn't for sale.

Uh... this is a dream

come true for you.

What do you know

about my dreams?

I recommend the chicken

and ribs special.

Maybe you should get it to go.

Be sure to clean up first, yeah?

Linds'.LINDSAY: Hey, Luke.

Um, I'm in the studio,

about the lay down the demo.

Uh, please tell me

that you have the rights

locked up?

I'm working on it.

I'm in Jackson Woods

with the writer right now

about to make her dreams

come true.

Awesome. Great. Well, I knew

I could count on you. Later.

Hi, uh, if you could

send someone

to check the heat in my room

that would be great.

It got a little chilly

last night.

That someone would be my husband

and there are extra blankets

in the closet.

Okay.

You know, you really hurt Brett.

Hmm?

He said you were like brothers

growing up.

Before you cut him off.

I didn't cut him off. It...

We grew apart. It's natural.

It wasn't personal.

It was, to Brett.

He said you were practically

inseparable.

That you spent nearly

every weekend at his house.

Yeah. Yeah, that's true.

His house was a lot more fun

than mine.

And then when you graduated

you were just gone.

Like your best friend

never existed.

I have to run these boxes

of Santa chocolates

over to Melody's. Oh, hey.

Did you just say Melody?

BRETT: Yeah, Douglass.

The woman you were asking about.

She actually runs Smokey's

Christmas Angels.

It's the town's, you know,

local charity drive.

Mind if I tag along?

I wouldn't mind checking it out.

Maybe I could help?

Sure. All right.

Looking good, everybody.

You're gonna make all our angel

families very happy.

Hey. Hey there, Brett. Whatcha got?

We have chocolate Santas

ready for delivery.

Well done, you.

Kara, this is Luke.

We grew up together.

Pleased to meet you, Luke. LUKE: Likewise.

We have chocolate Santas!

Yay. Thanks, Brett.

Brett, follow me.

We can put these over here.

Hey.

Oh, uh... the Dishonator

returns.

Good one.

So, uh, how's this all work?

Uh, we deliver Christmas care

packages to needy families.

It seems like a lot of work.

Why don't you just

order it online,

have it delivered.

It's not just about the gift.

It's also the love and the care

that goes in the giving.

Ah.

Besides, we rely on our donors

for everything.

Are you here to volunteer?

Sure.

Great. Great.

Um, follow me.

Uh... Luke, Olivia.

We've met.

Luke's gonna take over here

for a little while.

Just show him once

and then he's on his own.

Uh, Okay.

I'll make a deal with you.

I'll wrap presents and you talk

to me about your song.

I thought I made myself clear

last evening.

I'm not interested in giving

you the rights to my song.

It's a good song.

I think it could be...

Oh, so, now it's a good song.

I thought it needed work.

It's an excellent song.

It just needs a little polish.

Mom, who's this?

Uh, hi. I'm Luke. Luke Dawson.

I work in the music business.

And you are?

I'm Bailey. Bailey Douglass.

- I work in the kid business.

- It's nice to meet you.

Okay, Bai', um, back to work.

Make sure you girls

aren't fooling around.

Okay. She's funny.

Yeah. Barrel of laughs.

Wrap gifts or don't wrap gifts,

but just stay out of the way.

Melody. I got the toy donor

on the phone.

Says they can't deliver

for at least

another couple of weeks.

Christmas Eve's in six days.

That's not gonna work.

So... Hi.

Yes, this is Melody.

Thank you so much

for calling me back, uh...

We haven't met. I'm Smokey,

Melody's dad.

Luke Dawson, pleasure.

So, I heard. Big time Nashville

music manager.

Welcome to Jackson Woods.Thanks.

Smokey? Smokey, uh,

the canned food items are here.

Important stuff. Excuse me.

Yep.

So, what can Emily and I

bring to the party tonight?

Just your game faces.

You know how much we love games.

That we can do.Okay.

Uh, you can come.

Uh, he's probably busy.

Yeah, I don't... I don't really

do Christmas parties.

And I don't know anyone, so...

Well, you know Brett,

and now me. And Melody.

You know what? Work can wait.

Count me in.

Great.

Sure, let's do it. Is it uh...

Uh, you're gonna have to show me

this whole thing again.

Dashing through the snow

In a one-horse open sleigh

O'er the fields we go

Laughing all the way

Bells on bobtails ring

Making spirits bright...

Oh, can someone get that?

...What fun it is... On it!

...To laugh and sing

A sleighing song tonight...

Seasons' greetings.

Aren't you that songwriter

who refuses to accept

the opportunity of a lifetime?

It won't work. LUKE: What won't work?

Charming my friends into getting

me to sign over my song.

You're not that charming

and I'm too stubborn.

Challenge accepted.

Okay, new category.

Christmas songs.

Brett, you are up. All right!

Come on, Brett! You got this, babe.

All right.

Okay, sometime

before next Christmas, Brett.

Yeah! Let's go! Okay, hold on. Okay, wait.

Just draw!

Okay... uh, sword. FEMALE

VOICE: Uh, I don't know.

The... "Silent Night!"

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Okay. Boo-yeah!

Okay. FEMALE VOICE: Okay. Here we go.

Okay.

Oh. Uh... Wait, wait, wait...

Uh... uh...

Uh... "Grandma Got Ran Over

by a Reindeer!"

Yes! Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!

Who are you?

Here we go.

I don't know.

An ornament!

Not getting it.

That Christmas Blob?

A holiday classic.

Oh. Oh! KARA: Okay, ten seconds!

Okay, okay. Uh...

Um... Not getting it. Hmm...

Ring! Ring! Ring! BRETT: Yeah, yeah, yeah!

Rock?

Bell?

"Jingle Bell Rock.""Jingle Bell Rock."

Yes!

Yes!

"Jingle Bell Rock."

Emily, you're up.

Okay, okay,

here comes the pregnant lady.

Go Emily! Go Emily! BRETT: Em-ily.

Mm. The pie's tasty.

Is that your recipe?

Uh-huh.

All right. So, you were pretty good

at the game.

Not really a Christmas guy,

but I know all the songs.

Lots of my clients have done

Christmas albums.

So, not into Christmas?

Well, my parents

never really celebrated it.

All my presents were clothes

or ties, the odd pair of socks.

I just kind of developed this

"So, what?" Attitude

about the holiday.

Doesn't mean I don't love

your song, though...

You just can't control yourself,

can you?

I am the best at what I do.

So, what about your parents?

They still around?

Yeah, technically.

I think they're in Tahiti

or Bora Bora right now.

I'm not sure. Got it. Not close.

They hoped for a doctor.

So, no wife?

Ex-wife? Wife-to-be?

Nope. Never really found anyone

who could check all my boxes.

Oh, yeah right.

Typical guy thing to say.

Men never think that maybe

it's them coming up short

in the box-checking department.

Oh, yeah? I don't see

any hardware on your finger.

What about you?

Too personal. That's cool.

Redirect.

How come you're no longer

pursuing a career in music?

That part of my life is over.

Okay, Mel.

It is time for the annual Melody

Douglass Christmas Concert.

Let's go. Your fans are waiting.

Oh. Uh... why don't you

go on ahead?

I can finish up.

Don't want to leave

your fans waiting.

Ha, ha, ha.

O come, all ye faithful,

Joyful and triumphant

O come ye

O come ye

To Bethlehem

Come and behold Him

Born the King of Angels

O come, let us adore Him

O come, let us adore Him

O come, let us

Adore Him

Christ

The Lord

Good night, you two.

Good night! LUKE: Good night.

Well... Good night.Well... uh, good night.

Are you okay to walk home

by yourself?

Yeah. Of course.Okay.

Okay. All right.

Um... Sorry, you go first...

No, no, you.

How 'bout I walk on the other

side of the street...

and like three yards back,

is that...

I guess we can walk together.

That was really fun, actually.

Ron and Kara are great. Yeah, the best.

They've been throwing

that Christmas party

for over a decade now.Oh.

So, what about you?

How do you usually spend

your Christmas

since you're not really into it?

Well, let's see.

Last year I took clients

to Vegas in the company jet.

Gambled all night,

slept all day.

The year before that,

Monte Carlo.

And this year?

Still up in the air.

I love Christmas.

I especially love finding

the perfect gift.

I spend all year round trying

to find something special

for my friends and family,

so, they feel cherished

and cared for.

Listen, Melody, about that song.

Let me tell you

what I'm thinking...

No, no, no.

Pitching hours are over.

Just relax.

Enjoy this moment,

under the stars.

sh**ting star! Where?

Where? If you have to ask

then you're too late.

Okay, this isn't a pitch,

but just hear me out.

I will get you a k*ller deal.

This is what I do.

I know, I know, pitching hours.

But I believe in this song.

And you do know how many

singer-songwriters

would k*ll for the opportunity

that I'm offering you.

I'm not a million others.

I'm just me.

I know, but... Look. I get it.

You're here for business

and that's fine.

It's what you do.

But I'm not sure how many more

ways I can tell you

that I'm not interested

in giving you that song.

I know you said that, but...

I'm not interested.

Goodbye, Luke.

I'm not giving up.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Okay, Angels.

There's only five days

till Christmas.

Be sure to bundle up out there

and have fun.

And go spread

some Christmas cheer.

Uh, another lead on toys.

It's a long sh*t, but we've got

nothing left to lose.

Kara, thank you.

You again. Ready to help.

Yeah, see, the thing is,

I'm not sure if you're really

here to help or just to stalk.

No, families in need

are a good cause.

I want to do my part.

Melody, I told Olivia

I was thinking of trying yoga.

Progress.

Maybe I can ask her to take

a class together some time.

Yeah. LUKE: Careful, dude.

You don't want to be

too available.

She won't respect you. Namaste.

Don't listen to what he says.

You just keep being you,

and doing what you're doing.

I'm just trying to save the kid

heartbreak down the road.

Do you really want to help?

Just show me how.

Fine, I will. Let's see.

Um...

Looks like everyone is paired up

for the Christmas errands. Huh.

Aw, bummer. So, you and me then?

No, that's not a good idea.

Come on, I'll play nice.

No selling me. Wouldn't dream of it.

I'm in charge. I'm okay with that.

Okay, great let's go.

Oh!

Another house?

I don't think I could lift

another Christmas tree

or hang another Christmas light.

One more. And I saved

the best house for last.

Mrs. Figgins isn't exactly

a people person.

Don't take it personally.

I'll be good.

Okay. Don't say

I didn't warn you.

We need to say hello

and then we need to grab

the decorations and the lights

from the shed out in the back.

All right.

Hi, Mrs. Figgins.

It's Melody and Luke

from Smokey's Christmas Angels.

Can you believe

it's been a year?

Yeah. Told ya.

Ooh, hello George.

Huh? Her husband.

d*ed five years ago.

She was actually

a friendly person

when George was alive.

I look good, right?

You look ridiculous.

Um, I think I have the perfect

job for you.

How's it going? Almost got it.

I can see that.

Good luck with the lights.

Wait, where are you going?

I need to run a few more

Angels errands.

Don't worry, I have

complete confidence in you.

Thanks!

Okay.

Oh. Hi.

Hope you don't mind

I'm wearing this.

It's kind of cold.

You think George would mind?

I bet he loved this hat.

Really keeps the ears warm.

I bought it for him,

Christmas, 1973.

Oh, yeah? How many Christmases

did you guys have together?

Forty-six.

Wow. That's a lot of eggnog.

So, what's it like,

being with one person that long?

When you love the person

you're with,

it can go by in a blink

of an eye.

Can't imagine putting up

with someone that long.

Or someone putting up with you.

George loved Christmas.

No matter what else was going on

or if things were hard.

Christmas was always special.

Because of the traditions

that we created

and we shared together.

George sounds like

he was pretty cool.

He was the love of my life.

I hope to find that one day.

Oh, it is cold.

You've been working hard.

Would you like to come in

and have some hot cocoa?

Sounds great.

Hey! There she is.

Just in time.

Oh.MELODY: Oh, yeah?

Oh, yeah, we're just about

to light her up.

Oh, Luke did a wonderful job.Aww...

I even helped.

Okay, everybody gather round.MRS.

- Ooh.

Figgy, you want to do

the honors?

Oh, yes. Figgy?

Oh!

Oh, it's lovely.Yeah.

Okay, so, what's your secret?

Secret?

Mrs. Figgins

is a borderline recluse.

No. No secret.

I just found her weak spot.

It was George.

You exploited an old lady's

weak spot?

Well, exploited's

a little harsh.

I connected with her.

She's just lonely.

I guess I can relate.

Hey, you up for a drink?

A little music?

I'm really tired.

Come on! Buy me a drink.

Seriously? My treat?

Reminder, no song talk.

Deal!

Should auld acquaintance

Be forgot

And never brought to mind?

Should auld acquaintance

Be forgot...

He's good.

So what?

You gonna sign him now?

Come on. No, I just think

he's got talent.

Auld Lang Syne's

one of my favorite songs.

It's so nostalgic

and so hopeful.

Whenever I hear it,

I think about New Year's Eve

in our house when I was little.

My mom and dad would just

dance up close

underneath the mistletoe

as the Guy Lombardo version

would be playing on our scratchy

old record player. Oh.

Yeah. No, I got songs like that.

Whenever I hear 'em they just

take me back to a certain time.

It's like, no matter what

I'm doing or where I am,

I just... the memories

come flooding back.

It's why I love music.Mm-hmm.

Songs and lyrics are like

the memory markers for our soul.

Yeah. So, what's your song?

Uh...

All right. I'm 14,

it's the freshman

Christmas dance. Last dance.

And I'm cheek to cheek

under the disco ball

with Tiffany Williams.

Oh, she's the prettiest girl

in the school.

Bing Crosby singing

"White Christmas."

I'm so nervous I can't even

look her in the eye.

And even then,

as terrified as I was,

as stupid as I felt...

I knew I was in a future memory.

Anyway, the song ends and just

before the lights come up,

she leans in...

and she kisses me.

And then, she smiles...

and just walks away.

That was my first kiss. Every

time I hear "White Christmas"

I'm right back

on that dance floor

with Tiffany Williams. Man!

And Tiffany? What happened?

Oh, she never talked

to me again.

And why do you think that was?

I told her I loved her.

Oh! Too soon?

Yeah.

Maybe just a little too fast.

Yeah, well,

I've never said it since.

...For Auld Lang Syne

We'll take...

I think you're right.

I think, uh... music does mark

the memories.

Which is why I think a...

an amazing song needs

to be shared with the world.

Did you just

not so subtly violate

our no-song talk agreement? Oh, no.

Ah, that's right. No song talk.

Hmm. Your one condition.

Thank you.

I'm hungry.

Is the food good here?

Today was a good day.

So, do you feel differently now?

About what? Christmas.

Maybe there's more to it

than I thought.

Can I ask you something? Sure.

What happened

to Bailey's father?

Ah, that...

Michael left when Bai was seven.

He went to the store one evening

and never came back.

I'm sorry. That sounds tough.

I guess life turns out the way

it's supposed to.

I don't know

if I believe in all that

trusting the universe stuff.

I think you gotta bend life

to your will, you know?

If you want something,

you gotta go get it.

And how's that going for you?

Go ahead.

No. It can wait.

So, tell me something about you

that would surprise me.

Okay. Uh, I make a k*ller

pasta sauce.

Really?

Let me prove it to you.

How 'bout tomorrow night?

I'm making this look easy.

Hey! LUKE: Hey, you want to be

my sous-chef?

Yeah.

Wait, what's a shoe chef?

Come here.

All right,

you can help me out here.

Okay.

All right, you look almost

as cool as I do in my apron.

All right, grab some

of that parsley.Okay.

You're gonna stick it

right in here.

Okay.

All right, good.

Give that a stir.

Okay.

Perfect. You're a natural.

Okay, let me try it.

Oh, yeah, check that out.

Mm! Amazing.

Amazing. Bailey says it's good.

All right. You want to try

the spaghetti?

Yeah. Let's test it out here.

How do we do that? Okay. Ooh, ooh, hot!

Okay, take this.Okay.

All right, now,

throw it up at the ceiling.

If it sticks, it's done. BAILEY: Cool!

Um, excuse me.

You're not gonna...

One, two, three! One, two, three!

Oh.

It stayed! Let's eat!

All right.

You're... Oh, I'll get that down later.

Uh-huh.

I have to admit,

your sauce wasn't bad.

Mm-hmm. Our sauce, right Bailey?

Whatcha drawing, baby?

Um, it's a surprise. MELODY: Ah.

I don't believe it. Problem?

My new lead on toys

just fell through. This hurts.

These kids can't go without toys

at Christmas.

It's just not right.

That's too bad. It's more than too bad.

Toys create lasting memories

for kids at Christmas.

This is so frustrating.

I get it.

Hey, thanks for letting me

make you guys dinner.

You seem to enjoy cooking.

You cook often?

Yeah. Yeah, I do.

Though it's not as fun

cooking for one.

Katie and the carolers!

Okay. Bundle up.

How do you feel about caroling?

Hark! The herald angels sing

Glory to the newborn King

Peace on earth

And mercy mild

God and sinners

Reconciled...

Hey, Brett. Yeah, hey.

...Joyful all

Ye nations rise

Join the triumph

Of the skies

With angelic host

Proclaim...

...Christ is born...

First the party

and now caroling?

What's come over you?

I don't know.

I think I'm getting caught up

in the magic

of a Jackson Woods Christmas.

Hmm. So, what's up

with you and Brett?

What do you mean? I have eyes.

I heard you two

grew up together.

He doesn't seem

to like you much.

People drift apart.

Is that what happened

with Brett?

I lost touch.

It's not just Brett. I mean...

lots of people,

friends I grew up with.

And why's that?

I don't know. Just focused

on success... Nashville.

Thought I needed a new set

of friends.

True friends are too rare

to just toss to the side.

Kara's been there for me.

Good times and bad.

When my mom d*ed...

when Bailey's father left.

I don't know what I would

have done without her.

Oh! Wait, what? Oooh!

Oh.

Are you okay? Yeah.

Wow. You really are a klutz.

Well...

Well, should we get up now?

Hmm. Yes.

Okay.Okay.

You better not

drag me down again.

Wait, you dragged me down.

All right.

O Christmas tree

O Christmas tree

How lovely are your branches

O Christmas tree

O Christmas tree

How lovely are your branches

On Christmas Day...

Nobody sings like Melody.

Prettiest voice I ever heard.

...O Christmas tree

O Christmas...

Good night, you guys.

FEMALE VOICE: Good night.

Good night, you two. Good night.

Love you. MELODY: I love you back, baby.

You have a fun sleepover.

Okay. Bye, Luke. See ya.

Come on.

So, I'm flying solo tonight.

How about another slice

of that yummy pie?

Sounds perfect.

You work in the music business,

got any musical talents?

Yeah, I played first chair

kazoo in high school.

Uh, yeah, I play a little piano.

My parents had a Steinway.

Yum.

Too much money?

Bailey did that

when she was four.

For my birthday.

I think she was trying to say

her mommy is priceless.

It's cute.

Why don't we adjourn

to the living room?

So, what were your plans

for my song

if I had given you the rights?

Lindsay was gonna sing it live

for her Christmas Eve benefit.

Lindsay? Lindsay Wyatt.

You represent Lindsay Wyatt? I do.

She's huge.

Bailey's favorite singer.

And she loves your song.

She thinks it's special too.

Lindsay Wyatt heard my song.

So, wait, wait, wait.

She sent you to get the rights?

Mm-hmm.

Oh, wow. That's really cool.

Still doesn't change anything.

My reasons for saying no

are personal.

Okay. It's fine.

I'm curious about something.

Oh, yeah? What's that?

How good are you on the piano?

Well, we got that. What else do you got?

Ah, not really much

of a piano player.

But, you know what?

I know this one.

I know what you're doing.

Oh, you are such a salesman.

No wonder Mrs. Figgins

fell for you.

Only someone with real talent

could write a song like that.

What about the other songs

you've written?

Wow. Melody.

I'm impressed.

Ancient history.

I don't write anymore.

Why's that?

I moved on.

Besides, I'm a single mother.

I don't have the luxury

of impossible dreams.

That's too bad.

I was looking forward to hearing

one of these.

I always heard a song

is the window

to a writer's soul.

And you want to see

into my soul?

Just a peek.

Maybe someday.

I better call it a night.

I need to finish getting

these gift bags ready

for the Angels.Oh.

Come on, I'll let you out. All right.

Did I say something wrong?

No. No, I just...

I gave up on that dream

a long time ago.

And I'm okay with that.

I don't believe you.

I think music

still inspires you.

And I think you got a lot left

inside you.

Look, whether you give me

your song or not,

I hope you don't give up

on music.

Thanks.

I had a nice time tonight.

Good night, Luke.

Luke.

Ted. Thanks for, uh,

thanks for picking up.

Listen, um, I need a favor.

A favor? Yeah, from your music charity.

And lest we forget

the double date prom night

from hell. MELODY: Oh.

Where both Justin and Tommy

forgot their wallet.

I will never believe

they didn't plan that.

Worst prom ever.

Okay, enough of that.

Here, a toast.

To love and friendship.

Love and friendship.

So, enough about friendship.

Let's talk about love.

You seem smitten.

Smitten? Oh, come on, Kara. No.

No. It's just

because it's the holidays.

And you know

how much I love Christmas.

It has nothing to do with Luke.

Oh, you said Luke, not me.

You and Luke,

you have a connection.

It's so obvious.

Kara, he's just here

to try and get my song.

So? That doesn't mean

he's not into you.

Besides, you are a catch

and Luke sees that.

What? How do you know

what he sees?

Because I see it.

You're special.

You know what I think?

I think Luke

gets under your skin.

He makes you think about things

you don't really want

to think about. Like what?

Singing, music.

That's crazy. And besides, I...

I no longer have the luxury

of impossible dreams.

Right.

What happened to dream big

and let your dreams

be your wings?

I never said that. Your

senior yearbook quote.

You gotta be kidding me.

You remember that?

Mm-hmm.Oh.

Look, all I know is that Luke

has feelings for you.

I know it, you know it.

And you know what?

I think you feel the same.

Checkmate.

I guess I'm buying

dinner tonight.

Mm-hmm.Mm-hmm.

Thanks for coming out.

I wasn't sure that you would.

Well, I wasn't going to, but...

Melody said I should

at least give you a sh*t.

Besides, I'm not one

to pass up a beer.

Especially when somebody else

is buying.

Look, Brett, I'm, uh...

not really good

at apologies, you know?

Why'd you leave like that, Luke?

I mean, we can be honest

right now, right?

Did I do something wrong, or...

No, man. It wasn't you.

It was...

I don't know.

I guess I thought in order

to find success

I needed to... erase my past.

Reinvent myself.

And you needed new friends

for that?

You were there for me

when no one else was.

I'm sorry I didn't return

that favor.

When's the last time you've seen

the guys?

I don't even know.

I got all caught up in trying

to be somebody.

You already were somebody

to us, man.

Number 84,

Luke "Butterfingers" Dawson.

Man, you drop one pass,

you're branded for life.

Hey, you know the annual game's

coming up, right?

Game?

Yeah, we get together

every New Year's Day,

play a little bit of flag

football with the old team.

Bring the families together,

have a big cookout.

Oh, man I'm sorry I missed that.

Yeah, well, you know,

we called you at first,

but you never really responded.

I want to be better...

a better friend.

True friends are too rare

to just toss aside.

I'll tell you what, you show up

to this year's game,

and bring the beer...

I might just forgive you.

Consider it done.

To old friends and fresh starts.

Cheers.Cheers.

I did kick your butt at darts,

you gotta admit it,

you're still Butterfingers,

still Butterfingers.

Man, we gotta do this again

and I don't mean in 15 years.

You got it. Sounds good.

Hey, you need a ride?

Uh, I think I'm gonna hang out

for a bit.

All right, man.

Hey. Hey!

So?

How'd it go with Brett?

Good. We worked it out over

a game of darts at Charlie's.

Fun bar. Thanks for the assist,

by the way.

Actually, you know what?

You haven't even seen the best

part of Jackson Woods yet.

Oh, no?

Come on.

I want to show you something.

All right.

So peaceful.

This is where I come to think...

and write.

Ever since high school.

I wrote "When Christmas

Was Young here".

So, tell me something,

how did you get started

in being a music manager anyway?

Let's see,

when I first started off

I just was going to clubs

and coffee houses,

just looking

for that fresh voice.

That one talent that would

launch my career.

And then one night I ended up

in this

beer joint called Brandy's...

and, uh...

that's when I saw her

for the first time.

She was by herself on stage...

b*at up guitar, microphone.

That was the night

I met Lindsay Wyatt.

And she signed on and more

clients followed and then, uh...

sh**t, before I knew it

I had it all.

So, what happened?

I Googled you

I know you got fired.

I don't know.

I guess I started believing

my own press clippings.

The Luke Dawson hype

became my reality.

Dangerous.Yeah.

Maybe I lost my way, got swept

up in things that don't matter,

but I still know talent.

And when I heard your voice,

when I heard your song...

I had that same feeling I did

when I first heard Lindsay.

It makes me wonder...

why'd you give up on music?

Really?

I moved on. I don't believe you.

The truth is... I'm afraid.

Afraid?

I'm a single mother.

My dad's on his own,

there's the restaurant.

I have responsibilities.

And what if I fall in love

with performing all over again

and... it doesn't happen?

I don't know if I could face

another heartbreak.

Not long after I graduated

from college...

I decided to leave Jackson Woods

and head to Music City.

I thought I could just show up

on a Monday in Nashville

and get a record deal by Friday.

The reality was a bit different.Yeah.

I couldn't get a meeting,

much less a chance

to sing any of my songs.

And then you... Oh, man.

I remember sitting

on your waiting room couch,

clutching at my demo.

So excited to meet this hot,

young new music manager.

And then you finally came out

of your office and...

before I could even get

my name out...

you walk right past me

and out the door.

As if I wasn't even there.

I'm so sorry.

I can't believe I did that.

When I was in Nashville,

I got a call

that my mom was sick.

So, I put away my dreams

and headed home.

She needed me. Dad too.

After Mom passed,

I realized that maybe

her getting sick when she did

was a sign that my musical

dreams just weren't meant to be.

I wish that you believed

in your gift. As much as I do.

If you don't do it for yourself,

do it for Bailey.

If she sees you following

your dream,

maybe she'll have the courage

one day to follow hers.

Lindsay, I told you I'd get you

the song, Okay.

Don't worry. I got this.

"Don't worry.

I got this. Consider it done."

Luke... Luke will you just stop

with the empty promises, okay?

I built my finale

around this song.

If you don't close the deal,

you're fired.

Hello? Are you alive?

Good news,

songwriter just texted.

The deal's now closed.

"When Christmas Was Young"

is now yours.

Good! Okay.

Good work, Luke.

It's gonna be so worth it.

I'll see you at the show.Yeah.

Mom, Luke's brought us gifts.

You can go first.

Okay.

Oh. Wow!

This is awesome. Thank you.

Can you help? Yeah.

Thank you.

Thank you, I love it.

So, you don't forget

who you are.

Hmm. Okay, your turn.

Okay. Here goes.

Oh, Luke...

This is so beautiful.

And then wind it up

with the key there.

"Auld Lang Syne."

I love it. Thank you.

Luke, we have one for you.

All right! Here you go.

Go on and open it. Don't mind if I do.

Oh, man.

This is perfect.

Do you like it?

Oh, like it? I love it.

This is...

Thank you. Those gifts

were incredibly thoughtful.

You're welcome.

Can this day get any better?

I can think of one thing

that'd make it better.

An inspiring and heartfelt

Christmas song.

You are relentless.

When I believe

in something, yeah.

On that note.

My Christmas gift to you.

I wrote my first song

when I was 15.

Songwriting's like my journal.

Melody...

This is the best Christmas gift

I've ever gotten.

Maybe some of these

are even worth recording.

So, are you saying you...

I want you to represent me.

Would you want to be my manager?

I'd be honored.

So, have you thought about

where you want to start?

I've been thinking about

getting out there

and performing again.

We can make that happen.

We can do that.

You believe in my gift

and I believe in yours.

And I want

"When Christmas Was Young"

to be my first single.

Melody, this is...

this is so great and...

and you should definitely

record that song.

As your manager...

I feel obligated to tell you

that if Lindsay records it...

you're gonna get paid.

And I mean, really well.

And you can use that money

to launch your career.

You can still record it, just,

it'll already be a hit by then,

but...

"When Christmas Was Young"

is more than just another song

to me.

I wrote it... as a gift

to my mom,

I sang it to her on her

last Christmas Eve.

Though I didn't know it

at the time.

She loved it.

Said it reminded her

of our family Christmases

when I was little.

How special they were.

Mom would have wanted me

to record it first.

So, are you in?

Of course.

Okay, look, I...

I gotta get going.

Get going? I make you my manager

and you're already

running out on me?

Your new manager's

gotta tell Lindsay

that she can't record the song.

A new artist is gonna cut it.

Okay.

We'll touch base later, yeah?

I'll let myself out.Okay.

Linds', it's Luke.

Please call me,

I have an update.

It's very important

we speak right away.

Linds, it's me again.

Please call me back.

I really need to speak to you.

Country Heart 99 welcomes

the one and only, Lindsay Wyatt.

Good morning, Lindsay.

LINDSAY: Well, good morning.

Alexa, volume to eight.

Okay, Lindsay,

off the air you were telling us

about a new song

you were excited to debut

this Christmas Eve.Hmm.

Mm-hmm. That's right.

And it's called

"When Christmas Was Young"

and I'm so excited

to be singing it

for the first time

tomorrow night at The Pearl.

So, tell us a little bit

about how this song came to be.

Alexa, volume zero. LINDSAY:

Well I was in the...

Don't be a stranger, Dawson.

LUKE: You can count on it.

I'll see you at the game

on the 1st.

Melody?

Brett, Emily, do you mind?

I need a moment with Luke.

Yeah, sure, we'll just... Take your time.

I was just on my way over

to give you the good news... How could you?

How could I... You gave away a song

that wasn't yours to give.

And after everything

I shared with you,

after I asked you

to be my manager?

I never should have trusted you!

Melody, please, let me explain.

I just heard Lindsay

on the radio,

gushing over her new song

that she's gonna sing

at the Christmas Eve benefit,

"When Christmas Was Young."

My song! I told... when I..

No, I don't want to hear

any more of your explanations!

Just the truth, Luke.

You owe me that!

I'm trying to tell you.

You lied to Lindsay

and you told her

I gave you the rights

to my song.

No! I... I mean, yes,

I did, but...

I'm not surprised

your clients left you.

They must have felt betrayed.

Who knows how many times

you've been lying to them too.

Melody...

I was fine

with letting go of my dream.

Until you showed up.

I never should have let you in.

Melody, I talked to Lindsay.

No, you're exactly the person

I thought you were

the first time you walked

into Smokey's.

Melody, I need you

to hear me out.

It's not what you think.

Luke, get your hand

off the door.

I just need two minutes.

Luke, I thought I made

myself clear. Your time is up.

I'm gonna get this out.

I came to Jackson Woods

to make a deal, all right?

I made lots of deals before

and I thought

this would be easy.

I'd just swoop in,

wow you with promises

of fame and fortune

and voila, you'd sign over

your song and I'd be on my way.

Client happy, career saved.

But then I met you.

And at first you were a total

mystery to me.

But then you made me see

my life...

in a whole new way.

Melody, "When Christmas

Was Young" is an amazing song

and the world needs to hear it.

But it shouldn't be on my terms,

it shouldn't be on Lindsay's.

It shouldn't be on anyone's

but yours.

I called Lindsay and I told her

she couldn't have the song.

She fired me.

So, if this ends here,

if this is the last time

I see you then just...

Promise me. Promise me you won't

give up on your dreams.

'Cause I'd hate to think

that I was the cause

of you giving up something

that you truly cared about.

Something that you

were born to do.

I have to go.

Goodbye, Luke.

I'm just sick about the toys.

I know. The kids are gonna

be so disappointed. I...

Hey.

You did everything you could.

Looks like we got

a last-minute delivery.

What is it?

I have 200 more in the van.

It's a mini keyboard.

Who are they from?

Uh, it says Ted Grimes

Music Academy.

Never heard of it. Oh, yeah. Sign.

Dawson Grimes.

Mom, it's just like the one

you had when you were little.

Yeah. You're right.

Awesome news, everybody.

Looks like we're gonna

have a musical Christmas

for the kids this year.

Okay, okay, everybody.

There's a lot of work to do.

Let's go.

You okay?

It's Luke.

He hurt me and...

then he comes

through with 200 keyboards

for the kids.

I just don't know

which is the real Luke.

I don't know if I can trust him

and... I'm afraid.

I'm afraid if I give him

a second chance...

I know all about second chances.

Thank goodness your mother

gave me one.

Or else you wouldn't be here.

But I thought you two always

had this perfect relationship.

There's no such thing.

Soon after we got married...

I had a few lessons to learn

about being a good husband.

I learned them.

And your mother forgave me.

I was smart enough

not to let her down again.

Luke wants my song.

The Christmas song

I wrote for Mom.

Well, if you're holding

onto that song

for your mother's sake,

then know this...

your mother was proud of you

and she just wanted you

to be happy.

So, I know she'd want you

to go after your dream.

And, sometimes, dreams come true

in the most unexpected ways.

Dad...

She's watching over you.

I miss her.

Yeah.

It isn't Christmas

Without you here

It isn't Christmas

Without you near...

...It isn't Christmas

It isn't Christmas

It won't be Christmas

Without you here

Joy to the world

The Lord has come

Let earth receive

Her King

I'm happy if you guys are happy.

Sounds fabulous.

Yeah?

Hey. LINDSAY: Hey.

You showed.

You invited me.

Hey, uh, Linds, just to confirm,

"When Christmas Was Young"

is back on the set list.

Yes, yes. Wait, wait, wait, no, no, no,

I told you Melody didn't

give you the rights to that.

What are you... MELODY:

You sure about that?

- Lindsay, I'm Melody Douglass.

- Hello!

It is such a pleasure

to meet you at last!

Oh, um... Oh, I guess, uh...

we should fill you in.

Your former assistant Stacy

gave Melody my number

and she called me,

filled me in on everything

and said that

I could have the song

on two conditions.

First being that I rehire this,

this manager of mine.

And that she could invite as,

as many people as she wanted

to the show.

Melody, are you...

are you okay with this?

Yeah, I'm sure.

And you were right.

I'm not ready to give up

on any of my dreams.

And what better way

to launch my career

than to have Lindsay

singing my song here tonight.

Thank you.

Lindsay, do you mind?

My daughter is a huge fan.

- Oh, no, of course.

- I'd love to meet her.

Smile, Luke. You just got

your Christmas wish.

Lindsay,

this is my daughter, Bailey.

Hi! Hi.

You're so cool.

I can't believe I'm meeting you.

I can't believe I'm meeting you.

Come on, I have a spot for you

to watch from backstage.

Okay.

Thank you. LINDSAY: Thank you.

Have a great show. Thank you.

Hmm. So, seems like the client

made the deal this time, huh?

It does kind of look that way.

Hey, Linds, I got a big favor

to ask you.

Silent night

Holy night

All is calm

All is bright

Round yon Virgin

Mother and Child

Holy infant

So tender and mild,

Sleep in heavenly

Peace

Sleep in heavenly

Peace

Sleep in heavenly

Peace

Whoo!

Once upon a time,

a singer wrote a song about

how Christmas used to feel

when we were kids.

When our hearts were pure

and our dreams,

filled with hope and magic.

It's a song about love.

It's called

"When Christmas Was Young."

Now, please welcome her

to the stage

to sing it with me.

Melody Douglass.

No, Luke.

Luke, I can't.

Yes, you can. No, I, I...

It's too much,

there's so many people

and I haven't rehearsed it

and I'm afraid.

Mom. You can do it.

Melody, I believe in you.

Okay.

Come on,

they're waiting for you.

Wow.

Hi. Wow.

Okay.

Okay.

String the lights

On the roof

Place a star on the tree

The house is filled

With carols

Being sung by family

All the children

Gather round

With wonder in their eyes

What will be the holiday

Surprise

Wherever a star Wherever a star

Shines so bright Shines so bright

A choir sings O, Holy Night

A choir sings O, Holy Night

That's when the Christmas

That's when the Christmas

Spirit comes alive Spirit comes alive

We'll gather around We'll gather around

And we'll pray And we'll pray

That love will find its way

That love will find its way

To everyone To everyone

Just like it was

When Christmas was young

When Christmas was young

Life keeps marching along

So many loved ones gone on

So we're in the attic

Here's a box filled

With Christmas songs

When it's time to celebrate

The day the Lord was born

We'll fill the house

With happy sounds

Like every year before

Wherever a star Wherever a star

Shines so bright Shines so bright

And a choir sings And a choir sings

O, Holy Night O, Holy Night

That's when the Christmas

That's when the Christmas

Spirit comes alive Spirit comes alive

We'll gather around

We'll gather around

And we'll pray And we'll pray

That love will find its way

That love will find its way

To everyone To everyone

Just like It was

When Christmas When Christmas

Was young Was young

Ooh, and even though

Ooh, and even though

The years spread The years spread

Far and wide Far and wide

We come together it's like

We come together it's like

No time has gone by No time has gone by

Wherever a star shines

Wherever a star shines

So bright So bright

And a choir sings And a choir sings

O, Holy Night O, Holy Night

That's when

The Christmas spirit

Comes alive

We'll gather around

We'll gather around

And we'll pray And we'll pray

That love will find its way

That love will find its way

To everyone To everyone

Just like it was Just like it was

When Christmas was young

When Christmas was young

Just like it was Just like it was

When Christmas was young

When Christmas was young

Ooh...

Thank you. Wow.

Thank you so much. Thank you.

Wasn't she amazing?

Way to go, Mom.

I love you.

You sounded incredible.

Thank you.

I couldn't have done

any of this without you.

Bailey was right about you.

Oh, yeah? About what?

You really are too much money.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Merry Christmas all!

Merry Christmas!

Deck the halls

With boughs of holly

Fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la

'Tis the season to be jolly

Fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la

Don we now

Our gay apparel

Fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la

Troll the ancient

Yuletide carol

Fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la

Fa-la-la-la-la

La-la-la-la
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