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00:00:00Hello.
00:00:01Hey, Aniva.
00:00:02Sorry, it was me doing biology homework.
00:00:03Did you talk to your parents today?
00:00:04Yeah, they miss me, but they're happy I'm getting such a good education.
00:00:05And that you have a super cool aunt that you get to stay with, right?
00:00:10Definitely.
00:00:11Triple shot, oat milk, peppermint latte.
00:00:14Thank you, Sammy.
00:00:17So, what are we doing today?
00:00:23Oh, yeah.
00:00:25Work, work, and a little more work.
00:00:30You know what?
00:00:32I was going to save this for Christmas, but maybe you should use this now.
00:00:38Okay.
00:00:39I see.
00:00:40What is this?
00:00:41It's an I.T. journal for your next book.
00:00:44Look, I know you said that you're taking a break from writing or whatever, but I want
00:00:51writing or whatever, but just because you have a novel sitting in a drawer doesn't
00:00:55mean you can't start on something new.
00:00:57Bonnie.
00:00:58What?
00:00:59Okay, I know it's none of my business, but you're writing so good.
00:01:02Honestly, it's a crime you're not sharing it.
00:01:05I love it.
00:01:06Thank you so much.
00:01:07It's great.
00:01:08Things have just been really busy, so I think right now writing can wait.
00:01:12But thank you.
00:01:14Oh, shoot.
00:01:16I gotta go.
00:01:18I don't want to be late for my next class.
00:01:21Oh, okay.
00:01:22Hey, go learn all the things.
00:01:24Oh, bye.
00:01:25Bye.
00:01:26Special delivery.
00:01:27Crossword.
00:01:28Ah!
00:01:29And cookie.
00:01:30Yes!
00:01:31Edible Christmas house.
00:01:32One, two, three, four, five, six, eleven letters.
00:01:33Gingerbread.
00:01:34Right?
00:01:35Of course.
00:01:36Yeah.
00:01:37Okay.
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00:01:54Thank you so much.
00:01:55I'll let you know when I have time.
00:01:56Yes, of course.
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00:01:59Oh, hey, I know this girl from spin class.
00:02:00Eleni McGinnis and Tyler Stack had their first kiss under mistletoe purchased at Mountain
00:02:01Laurel Christmas Fair's Merry Mistletoe Booth, becoming the 13th couple to get married after
00:02:05sharing their first kiss this way?
00:02:08Wow!
00:02:09We gotta get some of that mistletoe.
00:02:11I've got other things to focus on.
00:02:13I know.
00:02:14Now that I'm single again, I'm gonna get me some of that mistletoe.
00:02:17Okay.
00:02:18I'm not ruling anything out!
00:02:20I heard you!
00:02:23Inaudible evening.
00:02:26Silent night.
00:02:32Is that the bell?
00:02:34Oh, hi!
00:02:38Hello!
00:02:39Hello. We're here to see a realtor.
00:02:41Of course! Who would you like to see?
00:02:43All of them!
00:02:49It's really nice to meet you both. I'm Eva.
00:02:51Lovely to meet you as well. I'm Kelly Greer and this is my husband Frank.
00:02:55And how can I help you?
00:02:57We want to sell our house and we need to sell it fast.
00:02:59Oh, you're in luck. Selling houses quickly is my specialty.
00:03:02So how quickly do you want to move on this?
00:03:05Well, my brilliant wife has a sudden job opportunity at Stanford.
00:03:10Now we found the perfect house that we want to buy there.
00:03:12But in order to purchase it, we need to sell our house here.
00:03:15I mean, the bridge loan depends on it.
00:03:17So we're hoping to have everything settled by Christmas.
00:03:21Well, that is fast.
00:03:23But not impossible.
00:03:25Sorry, I don't mean to interrupt. I was just waiting to get a coffee.
00:03:31Jeff Morgan!
00:03:34Well, the more the merrier.
00:03:35I mean, listen, we realize that this is not an ideal scenario.
00:03:39So whatever advice you all can give us is appreciated.
00:03:43Oh.
00:03:44Well, I'm...
00:03:50Well, I'm all ears.
00:03:53Well, I was just telling the Greers about my track record when it comes to selling houses quickly.
00:03:57It's sort of my area of expertise.
00:04:00Yeah, Eve is great. She sold 16 condos this year.
00:04:04Where's your condo, if you don't mind me asking?
00:04:06We actually have a house. It's on Walgrove.
00:04:09Oh, you don't say.
00:04:11Well, I just closed the house on Walgrove this morning. The Tillmans.
00:04:15Oh, wonderful family. They live right across the street.
00:04:19So that's why they were dancing in the driveway this morning.
00:04:22You must have got them quite the deal.
00:04:24Well, I don't like to talk in terms of deals.
00:04:27Customer satisfaction is big for me, and I mean, it was a good deal.
00:04:34Sounds like it. How long was that house on the market for?
00:04:37Time was no problem for the Tillmans. They just wanted the best price, and that's what I got them.
00:04:42The best price, that's what I get all my clients.
00:04:45Well, it would be nice to have someone who's sold in our neighborhood.
00:04:49I'll admit I haven't broken into your neck of the woods yet, but in addition to the 16 condos I've sold, I've also rented 33 apartments this year.
00:04:58A house like yours would be a new opportunity for me, but one that I am fully equipped to handle.
00:05:03She's right. If you're not worried about getting the absolute best price, then Eva might be a great fit.
00:05:11Well, I mean, we are a little concerned with the right price.
00:05:16And Jeff can definitely get that for you. Under normal circumstances, of course.
00:05:21So have you sold anything this quickly before?
00:05:24Well, not exactly, but last year I did sell the Preston mansion that was right next to the train station.
00:05:31Some people said that was unsellable, but, well, I managed to get a buyer to pay over asking.
00:05:37And if I can sell that, I could definitely sell yours in two weeks.
00:05:52Look forward to hearing from you, whichever direction you end up choosing.
00:05:57You must be pretty pleased with yourself.
00:05:59Well, I don't know what you mean.
00:06:00Oh, no? I didn't know you were that desperate to get Realtor of the Year again.
00:06:05Eva, I'm hurt. I didn't know you felt that way.
00:06:08Well, as potential clients of Mountain Laurel Realty, the Greer is entitled to work with whichever agent they feel works best for them.
00:06:16You know what? It doesn't matter. The Greers are obviously going to choose me.
00:06:20And when I sell their house, the commission will put me in the lead.
00:06:23And when they announce me as the winner of Realtor of the Year, I'll be all the sweeter.
00:06:28But y'all should know you're not the only two in the running.
00:06:30I'm scheduling meetings with Kristen, Ravji, Louis, and the Dream Team.
00:06:35I hope the Greers don't want to work with the team.
00:06:38One is not the loneliest number, it's the most productive.
00:06:41Well, that we can both agree on.
00:06:44I'm going to get back to it.
00:06:50I want this listing so bad, Carrie.
00:06:53A house in the West End, it would mean I'm finally on the right path.
00:06:58The Greers would be lucky to have you too, you know.
00:07:04Okay, poinsettias, the story behind Christmas' most famous plant.
00:07:08A brief history of flora and fauna.
00:07:10And ecosystems of the North Pole.
00:07:12Doing a research paper, Bonnie?
00:07:14No, these are just for some light reading over Christmas break.
00:07:17Ah, so you're a reader like your aunt.
00:07:19But are you a writer like her too?
00:07:20No way. She's the creative one.
00:07:23Of course.
00:07:24Excuse me.
00:07:25See you soon.
00:07:26Bye.
00:07:27Cheers.
00:07:29So, did you scribble down any book ideas in your journal today?
00:07:32I wish it were that simple.
00:07:35I don't mean to pester you.
00:07:37I'm just jealous. If I could write as good as you, I would never stop.
00:07:40I mean, your book belongs here.
00:07:42Not in some dust collecting dust.
00:07:45Which is crazy, by the way, going analog.
00:07:47I've got it backed up on a laptop, don't worry.
00:07:50It's just nice.
00:07:52Actually feeling your book in your hands, you know.
00:07:57Change of subject.
00:07:59Can we get takeout on the way home?
00:08:01Oh, we should always get takeout on the way home.
00:08:03Oh, and we have another stop too.
00:08:05Okay.
00:08:06Let's go.
00:08:21Every year, I add a new ornament to my tree.
00:08:24Something special.
00:08:25Twenty years from now, I want to look at my tree and remember that this was the first Christmas my brilliant, kind, and somewhat nosy niece came to live with me.
00:08:36So I want you to pick.
00:08:41It's perfect.
00:08:43Very you.
00:08:44Very you, okay.
00:08:46It's going to look so good.
00:08:53And this is just the warm up.
00:08:55I'll take you to the tree lighting at the Christmas fair.
00:08:59I want your first Christmas fair to be magical.
00:09:02It already is.
00:09:04Let's go.
00:09:15Make a wish, Aniva.
00:09:17I wish for tickets to ScienceCon.
00:09:20What's ScienceCon?
00:09:21ScienceCon.
00:09:22It's this amazing convention in New York where all the top scientists in different fields lead workshops, lectures.
00:09:28I've always wanted to go, but it's pricey.
00:09:31Okay, hint taken.
00:09:33Okay, what do you wish for, Aniva?
00:09:36Honestly, I just want the Walgreens lipstick.
00:09:39No!
00:09:40What?
00:09:41I do!
00:09:42No, that is so boring.
00:09:43I also wish for my aunt, Aniva, to find happiness outside of work.
00:09:47You don't need to make your wish about me.
00:09:49No, no, no.
00:09:50It's too late.
00:09:51This is officially a Christmas wish, and personally, I can't wait for it to come true.
00:09:56Okay.
00:10:04Double cafe mocha?
00:10:06Christmas party invitation?
00:10:09Oh, I've never needed liquid chocolate more in my life.
00:10:12I failed my practice test last night.
00:10:15Hey, don't worry. I have failed so many of those.
00:10:17We'll do better next time.
00:10:18Also, study notes, as promised.
00:10:21Have I told you lately that you're an amazing friend?
00:10:24Who, me?
00:10:26Oh, before you head back, you should know the Greers are here.
00:10:29That is just the good news I was hoping for.
00:10:32Just one thing, they want to talk to both of you.
00:10:35They're in Jeff's office.
00:10:40Oh.
00:10:42Okay, we want you to share the listing.
00:10:45We were very impressed with both of you, but more impressed with what pairing you up could mean.
00:10:51We'd have your experience, Jeff.
00:10:53And Ava's speed.
00:10:55What do you say?
00:10:57Well, yeah.
00:11:00Alright, just take the afternoon, think about it, and let us know.
00:11:03We would love to work with both of you.
00:11:05Great.
00:11:06Okay.
00:11:07Great, thank you.
00:11:08Awesome.
00:11:10This is a lot.
00:11:13I'm not sure having a partner is the best fit for me.
00:11:17I'm used to working alone.
00:11:19Boy, I'm not crazy about it either.
00:11:23That being said, I think it might be a shame just to let this slip away.
00:11:29It's true.
00:11:31Either neither of us get it, or we try to make decisions together.
00:11:35I'm so crazy, it might just work.
00:11:39Let's sell a house by Christmas.
00:11:48Wow.
00:11:49It's beautiful.
00:11:52Well, this should be easy.
00:11:58You're welcome.
00:12:00Well, this should be easy.
00:12:04Thank you so much for coming.
00:12:06We're so excited to be working with you both.
00:12:08Oh, we're excited to be here.
00:12:10Don't mind the mistletoe, we're just packing it up.
00:12:13Would you like a tour?
00:12:15We would love one. I would actually love to take notes as well, if that's okay.
00:12:18Could I tempt you with a homemade chocolate brownie on our way through?
00:12:22Oh, you most certainly can.
00:12:24Yeah.
00:12:27Help yourself.
00:12:28Yeah, it looks beautiful.
00:12:30Fresh out of the oven.
00:12:32I'm volunteering at a bake sale. Never a dull moment around here.
00:12:35Shall we start with the garage?
00:12:38Sure.
00:12:40Great. Right this way?
00:12:51Yeah, it's, uh, could use a bit of a tidy.
00:12:59Yeah.
00:13:05Sorry it's not more festive in here. I mean, with the move catching us off guard, we just weren't able to decorate as much as we usually do.
00:13:12Yeah, and we thought you'd probably want to stage it anyway, so why bother putting up Christmas decorations you might not like?
00:13:18Besides, we, uh, well, we don't really have the space right now.
00:13:23Uh, about that, are the plants staying?
00:13:25Oh, no. No, no, no, no, no. We're just storing them here for now.
00:13:28Okay.
00:13:29We'll have them out of the house soon.
00:13:31Kelly grows them and then they go out into the community.
00:13:34Well, we donate them to hospitals, senior centers, schools, and the rest we sell at the Christmas fair.
00:13:42You operate the Mary Muscle Toe booth.
00:13:45That's us.
00:13:47I just read about your booth in the newspaper. I can't wait to tell my niece she loves plants.
00:13:51I also heard that you two have a reputation.
00:13:55Well, since we started the booth 20 years ago, 13 couples who've had their first kiss under our mistletoe have gotten engaged.
00:14:01Wow.
00:14:03Well, I suppose that we focus so much on bringing joy to other people's homes that we've sort of overlooked our own.
00:14:11Well, Jeff and I are happy to take that on.
00:14:14If that's alright with you, we can get more decorations and make your home as festive as possible for the open house.
00:14:19Oh, that sounds great.
00:14:21Great. Bring on the tinsel.
00:14:23Agreed.
00:14:25Hey, why don't we kick things off with a little cider? I got a whole jug in the fridge.
00:14:28Oh, wonderful. I'm glad we're all on the same page.
00:14:32I'll get some more brownies.
00:14:38Well, all I'm saying is it would have been nice to discuss the strategy before implementing it.
00:14:43I just assumed you'd agree with me.
00:14:45Well, of course I do, but that's not the point.
00:14:46I mean, we're a team, right?
00:14:48I mean, if this is actually going to work, we need to work together, not just next to each other.
00:14:54Okay. I'm sorry, I am new to this.
00:14:58Let's just say that from now on we discuss everything before making any decisions.
00:15:02I think they might like these.
00:15:06I love that Kelly grows her own mistletoe. I know nothing about gardening.
00:15:11Yeah, she's a pro.
00:15:12Pretty famous botanist, apparently.
00:15:15How would you know that?
00:15:17I'm a very research-oriented guy.
00:15:19Maybe that's why I've won Realtor of the Year so many times in a row.
00:15:23Yeah, and probably why your house is taking so long to sell.
00:15:26Well, what can I say? Perfection is worth waiting for.
00:15:33Well, what about this for the cushion?
00:15:43For the couch.
00:15:45Okay.
00:15:48What about this for the armchair?
00:15:56For the armchair.
00:15:58I can see this whole discussing every option is just really working in my favor.
00:16:03Okay. Make me a case for the blanket.
00:16:06Okay.
00:16:08It's fun. It complements the style of the house, but adds a little bit of character.
00:16:14It's the tiny things like this that really help a buyer just truly picture this as their own home.
00:16:20Goes a long way.
00:16:23Okay, sure.
00:16:26But while you're focusing on one blanket, I'm going to focus on two.
00:16:30Okay.
00:16:32Okay, sure.
00:16:34But while you're focusing on one buyer, I'm focusing on as many as possible.
00:16:40I don't want just anyone to picture this place as their home. I want everyone to.
00:16:46Which means, sadly, that character is a liability.
00:16:53Well, that's a bleak outlook.
00:16:55It's a numbers game.
00:16:57Well, fair enough.
00:16:58But I know the neighborhood, and I know the type of people that typically buy there.
00:17:03I just think a strategy that also takes this into consideration will benefit us.
00:17:07It... they kind of look nice together.
00:17:12How difficult was that to admit?
00:17:14I'm going to lose sleep over it.
00:17:16Yeah.
00:17:19Okay, well, the indoor decor is taken care of. Next stop, outdoor.
00:17:24Yeah, sounds good. Just these, please.
00:17:25I figured I'll handle the marketing, outreach, getting people to the open house.
00:17:30Yeah, that works.
00:17:34Scratch that. I totally forgot I've got a parent-teacher conference in, like, an hour.
00:17:40Oh, I had no idea you had kids.
00:17:44Well, I don't. My niece is staying with me. She got a scholarship to Fernwood Science Academy.
00:17:49She transferred at the beginning of the school year.
00:17:51Well, why don't you go to the school, and I'll finish up here.
00:17:55Are you sure?
00:17:57Yeah, of course. Can't be over at once. I mean, there's got to be some upside to this partnership, right?
00:18:05Right.
00:18:07Okay.
00:18:12Of course. Now, get out of here.
00:18:15Okay, thanks.
00:18:22Hey, Benjamin!
00:18:24Eva! What can I get you today?
00:18:28I'm actually picking up some wreaths that should be under Jeff Morgan. He placed the order yesterday.
00:18:33Hey, this is one of my clients.
00:18:36Dr. Greer?
00:18:38Yeah.
00:18:40Known her for years. Been growing mistletoe on the trees in my back lot for two decades now.
00:18:44She does classes here?
00:18:45Once a month. When she's not off doing botany research, she teaches accessible gardening crafts here.
00:18:52Wow.
00:18:54I'll be sad to see her go. Sorry, didn't mean to ramble.
00:18:58Not at all.
00:19:00You're here for some wreaths?
00:19:02Yes.
00:19:04Jeff Morgan. Here we go. A dozen Christmas wreaths, all bought and paid for.
00:19:09Oh, great.
00:19:11You're all set. Is the box big enough for you?
00:19:13Yes.
00:19:15You want some help out to the car?
00:19:17I'm okay, Benjamin, but thank you so much.
00:19:19You're welcome.
00:19:21Merry Christmas.
00:19:23Merry Christmas!
00:19:43Good morning.
00:19:45Oh, you've this chipper outside of the office, too.
00:19:49Magic of coffee. I got you one, by the way.
00:19:53You are a Christmas angel.
00:19:57Ready to Christmas this place up?
00:20:00I thought you'd never ask.
00:20:02All right. Let's work.
00:20:14Hello.
00:20:16Well, this can go here.
00:20:18No. No. Hold on. Hold on.
00:20:45I got here first.
00:20:46I know. We'll just give it a moment.
00:20:52Ready for the final touch?
00:20:59Nice work.
00:21:17Uh...
00:21:19Hey.
00:21:21Oh, yeah. There it is. Yeah.
00:21:26Okay, so...
00:21:28You, um...
00:21:30Well, to be honest, I don't really know what I'm looking at here.
00:21:35You know, every time my power goes out, I just call Mitch.
00:21:38Having a contractor as a friend, you know, it's... I take advantage of it.
00:21:43It's a bonus.
00:21:44Right.
00:21:46Until you have to fix something on your own.
00:21:48You know, you're not always going to have someone to help you, so...
00:21:53You do plumbing, too?
00:21:56A little.
00:21:58Impressive.
00:22:00Thanks.
00:22:02I feel like we're missing something in the living room.
00:22:06I feel like we should honor the queers and put their mistletoe front and center. What do you think?
00:22:09Yeah, uh, that's great. I'll just grab the ladder.
00:22:14Cool.
00:22:26It looks beautiful.
00:22:28I will say it does add a lot of character.
00:22:31You in the mood for some more cider?
00:22:33Well, the queers said to have as much as we want, so I think we should just make it commissioned, don't you?
00:22:36Yeah. I'll go heat it up.
00:22:45You ever partnered with someone before?
00:22:48A few times. Never really worked out. It was... didn't really see eye to eye most of the time.
00:22:53You ever wanted to try the magic mistletoe?
00:22:56You think I'd leave something as big as marriage up to chance? What about you?
00:23:02It does seem like an efficient way to meet someone.
00:23:05But, no, I'm too busy selling condos to make any time for all of that.
00:23:14What about before real estate? I mean, you've only been doing it a couple years and no time for romance even back then.
00:23:21Oh, that was even worse. I didn't have a spare minute in the day.
00:23:25I was living in New York, splitting my time between writing ad copy and working on my book.
00:23:31What, you wrote a book? That's amazing.
00:23:35It's just sitting unpublished in a drawer in my kitchen.
00:23:39What's it about?
00:23:41It's a mystery set at Christmas. It's called... Probable Clause.
00:23:49Oh, that's amazing. Why would you be embarrassed about that?
00:23:53Because I've spent years writing a 400 page manuscript and mapping out a five book series only to be rejected by every publisher I sent it to.
00:24:04I didn't have a life for years. I've got nothing to show for it.
00:24:11Besides a finished book?
00:24:16I guess that's something.
00:24:18I guess that's something.
00:24:23Bonnie's trying to convince me to write again. She won't let it go.
00:24:28She bought me this journal to write ideas down.
00:24:36Well, hey, I know it's none of my business, but I think she's right.
00:24:41I'll make you a deal. You start writing ideas down in that that have nothing to do with work, and I'll...
00:24:51I'll think about trying the mistletoe at the Christmas fair.
00:24:56I'll think about it.
00:25:01Is there anyone you would want to buy the mistletoe for?
00:25:06Want to buy the mistletoe for it?
00:25:13No, I haven't had that much luck in that department.
00:25:19I haven't seriously tried dating for a few years.
00:25:24Keeping yourself busy too, huh?
00:25:27Let's just say my heart's sitting in a drawer and leave it at that.
00:25:33I get it.
00:25:35I'm going to get a refill. Do you want one?
00:25:38No, I'm okay.
00:25:40Okay.
00:25:41Thanks.
00:26:06Okay.
00:26:18Okay.
00:26:36What are you doing?
00:26:39Just work.
00:26:42Do you feel like gingerbread cookies and a Christmas movie? Because I do.
00:26:47Um, yes. That sounds like the perfect study break.
00:26:51All right.
00:27:06Triple shot, peppermint, oat milk latte. I don't know. Sammy said you'd like that.
00:27:13She's right. Thanks.
00:27:18I didn't know you could draw.
00:27:20Yeah, it's a hobby of mine.
00:27:22When I got into real estate, I started to sketch houses during those long open homes.
00:27:27And, well, I got the idea I could gift it to clients.
00:27:29It's incredible.
00:27:31Oh, it's not that difficult. I can show you sometime.
00:27:34Actually, can you go stand next to that sign?
00:27:39Okay.
00:27:46Is here okay?
00:27:48It's perfect.
00:27:51I'm sorry.
00:27:53It's okay.
00:27:55It's okay.
00:27:56It's perfect.
00:28:08How long do I have to stand here for?
00:28:10Yeah, I'm almost done.
00:28:21Hey.
00:28:22Whoa, aren't you going to show me your work of art?
00:28:24Well, it's hardly a work of art. It's just a doodle.
00:28:28Are you self-conscious?
00:28:30It's very funny.
00:28:32It's just a feeling I didn't think you were capable of.
00:28:34What?
00:28:36Hey, Mitch, how we doing?
00:28:38Not too bad. Hi. Don't make houses like this anymore.
00:28:41The beer's for the right price.
00:28:43No, thanks. A house like this would be nothing but work.
00:28:46Shoveling in the winter, mowing in the summer. Not quite the hassle-free home I'm looking for.
00:28:50Right, but what if the right house comes along, you think too long on it, and then it's off the market?
00:28:55Okay, I'm going to get out of here before you start quoting me mortgage rates.
00:28:59See you later.
00:29:01Bye, Mitch.
00:29:02See ya.
00:29:05Shall we?
00:29:07Sure.
00:29:14Well, we're all done. The open house is ready to go for Sunday.
00:29:17Wow, thank you both.
00:29:18Looks like it's time for a well-deserved break.
00:29:21Why don't you check out some of the festivities at the Christmas fair?
00:29:24Oh, I would love to. It's just I've got a little bit of work to do.
00:29:27Work? I thought you said you were finished.
00:29:30You've both done such a great job. Let's take a break. Live a little.
00:29:34Also, they have the best peppermint hot chocolate at the fair.
00:29:38Sold.
00:29:40You know, it might be nice to unwind after a long day's work.
00:29:43I guess we have no choice.
00:29:44I guess we have no choice.
00:29:49Hey, great.
00:30:09Hey.
00:30:10Hey.
00:30:11I wasn't sure if your text was a joke or not.
00:30:12Yeah, well, I figured a little Christmas spirit didn't hurt anyone.
00:30:17Uh, Bonnie, this is Jeff, my partner at Walgrove.
00:30:20And Jeff, this is my niece, Bonnie.
00:30:22Hey.
00:30:23Hi. Nice to meet you.
00:30:24Yeah.
00:30:25So, you must have wished for the listing, too.
00:30:28Uh...
00:30:29My aunt Eva, she made a wish that she'd get the 1838 listing.
00:30:33Oh. Did she now?
00:30:36I don't remember doing that, actually.
00:30:39No, I don't.
00:30:40Oh. So, what did you wish for?
00:30:43Tickets to Science Con.
00:30:45Oh, that's cool. I know the headline of this year.
00:30:48Wait, you know Stephen Butler?
00:30:50Yeah.
00:30:51Who's Stephen Butler?
00:30:53Oh, he's a famous paleontologist that graduated from my high school.
00:30:55How do you know him?
00:30:57Well, his parents' property was the first place I ever sold.
00:31:00I mean, he was still a teenager.
00:31:02Okay, Aunt Eva, this is officially the coolest man in town.
00:31:05Yeah, that's true. Dan the funniest and the most handsome.
00:31:08Speaking of which...
00:31:09Who's in the mood for the festive photo booth?
00:31:13Oh, count me in.
00:31:15Yeah, you guys go. I'll watch.
00:31:17Uh...
00:31:18What?
00:31:19Where's your Christmas spirit?
00:31:22My Christmas spirit is not very photogenic.
00:31:25Oh.
00:31:26You're not supposed to be venogenic. That's the whole point.
00:31:29Well, I'm pretty sure I saw some former clients of mine,
00:31:31so I think I'm going to go say hi to them,
00:31:33and I will see you both in a few minutes.
00:31:35Whoa, okay. You're not going to get that easy.
00:31:36Okay? We're not here to meet clients or network.
00:31:39We are here to have fun.
00:31:41So, you're going to have to trust me.
00:31:44Let's go.
00:31:46All right, we're doing this.
00:31:48Come on.
00:31:50Okay.
00:31:52Okay.
00:31:54Okay.
00:31:56Perfect.
00:32:00Okay.
00:32:02Okay.
00:32:04Wait.
00:32:06I think we're good.
00:32:17Oh, oh, oh.
00:32:18Holy George.
00:32:24Yes, yes, yes.
00:32:30So good.
00:32:31Hold on.
00:32:32It smells like stuff.
00:32:36That's this stuff.
00:32:45Yeah.
00:32:47Well, shall we get some peppermint hot chocolate?
00:32:49We'd love to.
00:32:51Dr. Gur did say it's the best.
00:32:53Oh.
00:32:57On the house.
00:32:58Thanks, Yolanda.
00:33:00Saw your photo shoot out there.
00:33:02You make a good team.
00:33:04Enjoy.
00:33:05Thanks.
00:33:07You know, we should bring Mom and Dad here when they come to town.
00:33:09Oh, yeah, they would love it.
00:33:11My sister and brother-in-law are coming in on the 23rd for a few days.
00:33:15If you don't have any plans, you're welcome to join us for Christmas.
00:33:19I'm sure he has plans.
00:33:22Yeah, well, my brother's going on a cruise with his kids, so Mitch and I are going to watch football and basketball all day.
00:33:29Well, that's no way to spend Christmas. We have to have him over.
00:33:32No, it's okay. Maybe next time.
00:33:39Now, this actually is kind of fun.
00:33:42What?
00:33:44Well, see? Told you you could trust me.
00:33:47So, now do I get to read your novel?
00:33:52What?
00:33:54Eva, you should let him. It's really good.
00:33:57She has this whole series planned, and I'm dying to know what happens next if she would write them already.
00:34:03Okay. I will think about it.
00:34:11You know, it's getting very late. I happen to know a 16-year-old with a very, very important test tomorrow.
00:34:20So, I think we should go if that's okay.
00:34:23Yeah. No, hey, it's fine.
00:34:26Okay. Can you send me the pictures?
00:34:30Yeah, sure.
00:34:32Okay. Thanks.
00:34:39Let's go.
00:34:41Good night.
00:34:43Good night. Bye, Jeff.
00:34:53Good night.
00:35:24Jeff drew that?
00:35:26Yeah, he did.
00:35:28Looks like you put a lot of love into it.
00:35:31Would you stop?
00:35:41Okay, we've got keys for Deanwood present.
00:35:44We're in drive, and we're going to go to the library.
00:35:48Okay, we've got keys for Deanwood present. We're in drive, and Haywood Avenue.
00:35:55Three home inspections in one morning. Seems like you're really on a roll.
00:35:59Can't complain.
00:36:01Neither can I. When business is good for you, it is good for me.
00:36:04So, what do you think? Another Realtor of the Year award in your future?
00:36:07I haven't really thought about it. Just happy to be busy.
00:36:11And how are things on Walgrove?
00:36:14Great. Pretty confident it's going to sell.
00:36:17That's not what I meant.
00:36:19Well, I don't know what you mean.
00:36:20I think you do.
00:36:21What do you mean?
00:36:22Fine, I'll spell it out.
00:36:23Okay.
00:36:24How are things with Eva?
00:36:26Well, it's good. We're great business partners.
00:36:30Business partners. Even after the Christmas festival on Friday night.
00:36:34You can deny it all you want. That was a date, my friend.
00:36:37So, you have fun.
00:36:40Well, it was...
00:36:43It was fun.
00:36:44It was fun.
00:36:46Well, I'm happy for you.
00:36:48I mean, you and Eva have been practically attached to the hip.
00:36:50I haven't seen you spend this much time with a woman since...
00:36:54Since Laura, you know?
00:36:56Oh, it's because we have to work together.
00:36:58Let's not make this a big thing.
00:37:01Yep. Message received. Not a big thing.
00:37:04Not a big thing. But if it were a big thing...
00:37:06Oh, boy.
00:37:07I just want you to know that I'm supportive, you know?
00:37:11I mean, not all of us are lucky enough to have a woman like Eva just kind of fall into our lives like that.
00:37:16Hey. Hey.
00:37:18Oh, Eva.
00:37:19Hi, Mitch.
00:37:20It's Eva.
00:37:22Well, I just saw your office light on. I was grabbing some stuff on the way home.
00:37:26Are you guys busy?
00:37:28No. No, no. I just came by to grab some keys for inspections tomorrow morning.
00:37:34Oh.
00:37:36Well, I should head home and get to bed. Some sleep, you know?
00:37:40But it's like 8 p.m.
00:37:42Yes. Yes, it is. But, you know, early to bed, early to rise.
00:37:46Oh.
00:37:47So, have a good night.
00:37:49Okay. Well, good night.
00:37:51Mitch.
00:37:54Night.
00:37:56He's... diligent.
00:38:00Yeah, he's committed to his job.
00:38:03Wow. Not bad.
00:38:08Was that another one of your client's houses?
00:38:12Oh, no. It's actually the house I grew up in.
00:38:16My family and I, we used to decorate it like that every Christmas.
00:38:20Actually, that's the first picture I ever drew. I drew it straight from memory.
00:38:26What's up?
00:38:27Right. Um, well, I was thinking about the open house tomorrow.
00:38:32And I'd love to do something special.
00:38:35Well, like a more personal touch.
00:38:37You know, when people walk in, it just feels like home.
00:38:41What about, like, a hand-drawn welcome sign?
00:38:47I could do that.
00:38:48Yeah.
00:38:49What about, like, a hand-drawn welcome sign?
00:38:55Like a homemade drawing of a house just next to the sign-in sheet.
00:38:58Yeah. Yeah. I think that's great. Do you think you can do that?
00:39:02Sure.
00:39:03Great.
00:39:05Well, I think we could do that.
00:39:10You're funny. I don't draw.
00:39:12Nonsense. Like, I could show you how.
00:39:20I told you you'd get the hang of it.
00:39:22You did most of it.
00:39:25I did do the letters, though.
00:39:27Different strengths make a great team.
00:39:31Yeah, I agree.
00:39:39My sister and I used to do arts and crafts every day of Christmas break when we were kids.
00:39:43Where does she live?
00:39:45She's in Seattle.
00:39:46Oh, is that where you grew up?
00:39:49Yeah, but I wanted to move to New York and become the next Agatha Christie.
00:39:53I love Agatha Christie.
00:39:55Bet I'd love your book, too.
00:40:01It's hard to share something that has been rejected so many times.
00:40:07It's just, it's a lot of hard work for something that will never see the light of day.
00:40:14Well, you know, I don't sell my drawings, but I still think it's worthwhile doing them.
00:40:22It's the process that's fulfilling enough.
00:40:24So I should be writing even if nobody's reading?
00:40:29Aren't you ashamed of yourself?
00:40:31It's the process that's fulfilling enough.
00:40:32So I should be writing even if nobody's reading?
00:40:37Aren't you somebody?
00:40:40Write for you.
00:40:42And me.
00:40:43I'll be your reader.
00:40:58Well, thank you so much for coming.
00:41:01Please, head through to the kitchen.
00:41:09Thank you so much. Thanks.
00:41:16The land use controls and regulations section is still really tripping me up, but if I get to sell houses like this one day, it'll all be worth it.
00:41:23Yeah, it will be.
00:41:27So, seems to be going well with Jeff.
00:41:30Oh, yeah. Surprisingly.
00:41:35I know at first he was a lot to deal with, but I think I'm just warming up to him.
00:41:44It's also nice to have a partner. It gets really exhausting doing everything on your own.
00:41:50Probably doesn't hurt that he's also really attractive.
00:41:55I knew it.
00:41:56You like him? I don't.
00:41:59I don't like him. I'm just not denying that he's attractive.
00:42:06Okay, but how does he make you feel? Seriously.
00:42:14I don't know. Just calm. Like I can slow down and be myself.
00:42:26It's like a sweet, fuzzy little blanket.
00:42:30Hey, hey. I'm the most crowded open house I've ever seen.
00:42:36Hey, I'm getting some traction with that couple over there. I just want to get your take on it.
00:42:40What do you think? Tag team?
00:42:43Yeah.
00:42:44Okay.
00:42:49This is great.
00:42:50It's amazing.
00:42:51Oh.
00:42:57It's a fantastic offer from a nice couple. And they're motivated to close quickly.
00:43:02We gave you quite the challenge and it looks like you pulled it off.
00:43:06Well done.
00:43:07It was a team effort.
00:43:10So, are you ready to move forward?
00:43:12If you both think that this is the right move, then we trust you.
00:43:19Is everything alright, Jack?
00:43:22Yeah. Well, no. I don't think you should accept this offer.
00:43:29You don't?
00:43:30I think there's a better one out there and if we wait it will arrive before Christmas.
00:43:36Honestly, I think you should reject this one.
00:43:40Oh.
00:43:49Okay, you guys.
00:43:50Think about it.
00:43:51Alright, thank you.
00:43:52Yeah, thank you. We'll talk to you guys soon.
00:43:53Appreciate your honesty.
00:43:54We have a lot to discuss.
00:43:57I wish you had talked about it with me before just blurting that out in front of our clients.
00:44:02I thought we agreed this was a good deal.
00:44:04I know, and I'm sorry, but after sleeping on it, I just didn't want them to accept an offer they would regret.
00:44:10It's good, but I think there's a better one. We just have to wait.
00:44:15Look, trust me.
00:44:16I appreciate that you have more experience than me, but the Greer's brought me in on this because I move fast.
00:44:22We're supposed to be equal partners here and I guess you just don't see me that way.
00:44:27Carrie, can you please let the leasing office know that I'll be in Palmer Estates as soon as possible?
00:44:32Yeah, sure.
00:44:33Great, thank you.
00:44:36Sounds consoled out.
00:44:37This day just keeps getting better.
00:44:44Did I screw up?
00:44:47This might be bad timing, but secrets end.
00:44:55It's great working with you two.
00:44:59Merry Christmas.
00:45:01Okay, bye.
00:45:05Triple shot peppermint oat milk latte.
00:45:10Is it okay if we talk for a minute?
00:45:14Sure.
00:45:15Still upset with me?
00:45:18This helps.
00:45:20Well, does this help too?
00:45:27ScienceCon? These are sold out.
00:45:31Well, I told you the headliner and I go way back.
00:45:34They came in last night.
00:45:37That's really nice of you.
00:45:39I'm happy to help.
00:45:40Happy to help.
00:45:43Hey, I'm really sorry about yesterday. I should have discussed it with you first.
00:45:49The reason I reacted, can I sit?
00:45:52Yeah, of course.
00:45:56You remember when you asked if I had taken a girl to the Greer's mistletoe booth when I was growing up?
00:46:04Well, five years ago, the girl I was seeing, Laura.
00:46:15Well, we had only been together a year, and I was crazy about her.
00:46:24I had heard about the mistletoe, and I bought some and hung it up, and we kissed under it.
00:46:37Later that night, I proposed.
00:46:43Oh, no.
00:46:45Yeah, she did not feel the same way, it turns out.
00:46:54After she left, I decided I was never going to put myself out there unless it was a sure thing.
00:47:03I think some of that hesitation spilled into my work at some point, and that's why I'm sorry.
00:47:15That colored my decision, and I just, well, instead of talking to you about it, I just blew the whole thing up.
00:47:24It's okay.
00:47:27I appreciate you telling me.
00:47:30Well, you deserve an explanation. I just, you're really great at this, and I, well, we're a team.
00:47:38I think we can find a happy middle ground for the house.
00:47:43Yeah, we need to canvas a little, find some potential buyers, and I think I might have the perfect place.
00:47:50At the open house, there was this paint and plant thing that we could go to.
00:47:56I know as a bonus, it might be fun to spend the evening together.
00:48:03What do you say?
00:48:07I say I'll meet you there.
00:48:19Okay.
00:48:34Hey.
00:48:36Hey.
00:48:38You look nice.
00:48:40Thanks, you too.
00:48:42Let me get your jacket.
00:48:44Oh, sure.
00:48:47Thanks.
00:48:49You gotta wear one of these.
00:48:51Oh, I have to.
00:48:53Yeah.
00:48:54Are you going to wear one?
00:48:55Sure am.
00:48:56Okay.
00:48:57I'll get that for you.
00:48:59Thanks.
00:49:03Welcome, everyone, to our December paint and plant.
00:49:09Tonight we will be focused on the North Pole, home to Santa Claus, and to over 1,000 plant species.
00:49:18I know.
00:49:20Okay.
00:49:21Okay, Mr. Artist, teach me your ways.
00:49:23Yeah, so, I want one of these.
00:49:27That's the one I want?
00:49:28Mm-hmm.
00:49:29How small?
00:49:30That's perfect.
00:49:31Well, what are you going to be painting?
00:49:32I'm not telling.
00:49:35Here we go.
00:49:37There you go.
00:49:38Watch me do it.
00:49:39Okay.
00:49:42Put it, yeah.
00:49:48Hmm.
00:49:52Don't watch me do it.
00:49:53Oh, okay.
00:49:56Thank you both for coming.
00:49:58Oh, absolutely.
00:49:59These workshops are a little more Martha Stewart.
00:50:03Do you want to see where the real botany happens?
00:50:05Yeah.
00:50:06Yeah.
00:50:07Sure.
00:50:14This is where I grow my mistletoe.
00:50:17This year's batch is already packaged in ribbons and ready for sale for the last time at the Christmas Fair.
00:50:24I will really miss this tradition.
00:50:27I'd really love to bring my niece here.
00:50:29She liked the botany unit our class just finished.
00:50:31Oh, well, you should.
00:50:32Benjamin's always looking for bright young minds to volunteer.
00:50:36I should probably get back to the others, but please, stay as long as you like.
00:50:40Thank you, Dr. Grant.
00:50:42Will I be seeing you at the Christmas Fair tomorrow for the tree lighting ceremony?
00:50:46I will be there.
00:50:48Uh, me too.
00:50:50I can't let my partner go alone.
00:50:53Wonderful.
00:50:55I will see you then.
00:50:56Okay.
00:51:00That was fun.
00:51:02Yeah.
00:51:04It was.
00:51:05I don't know if you have plans later, but Bonnie and I are in the middle of a Christmas movie marathon.
00:51:12If you'd want to join.
00:51:16That's an invitation I can't say no to.
00:51:23Hello.
00:51:24Hi.
00:51:25Hey.
00:51:26Hi.
00:51:28Let me get that for you.
00:51:29Oh, thanks.
00:51:30Wow.
00:51:31The paint plant must have been a real hoot.
00:51:34You would have loved it.
00:51:38Yeah, it was a shame you couldn't come.
00:51:40That's alright.
00:51:41I do have a bunch of plans here, anyway.
00:51:45Although, I am ready for a study break.
00:51:47Are you staying for movie night?
00:51:49Well, I was hoping if that's okay with you.
00:51:53I love it.
00:51:56Oh, one sec.
00:51:58Happy early Christmas.
00:52:02I'm going to put this here.
00:52:04Um.
00:52:07And Jeff, I actually, I got you something, too.
00:52:12I know you've been asking.
00:52:14And, you know, we're probably not going to see each other on Christmas.
00:52:18And I wanted to give you my book.
00:52:22Now.
00:52:23Oh.
00:52:24Uh, no.
00:52:25That's okay.
00:52:26I can wait until after the holidays.
00:52:27Hey, if I don't do it now, I'm never going to.
00:52:29So, I...
00:52:31Oh, Bonnie, did you move my book?
00:52:33Yeah.
00:52:34Yeah.
00:52:35I, uh, I wanted to read it again since, you know, another one is over.
00:52:39I'm sorry.
00:52:40I should have asked.
00:52:41No, it's fine.
00:52:42Just tell me next time before I have a heart attack.
00:52:49Oh, why is there a receipt from Mount Laurel Print and Copy?
00:52:52Did you copy this?
00:52:53No.
00:52:54No, of course not.
00:52:55No, of course not.
00:52:57Scan services 5980.
00:53:01Okay.
00:53:02I possibly did scan it.
00:53:06What's going on?
00:53:08Hey, look, don't, don't take it out on Bonnie, okay?
00:53:12I asked her to do it for me.
00:53:15But it's not what you think.
00:53:17What I think is you asked my niece to scan a copy of my book so she could secretly email you a copy.
00:53:26Well, yeah, technically that's true.
00:53:29But there's more to it.
00:53:31I don't really want to hear anything more.
00:53:35You know how I feel about this.
00:53:38And that might be silly to you, but sharing this is a really big deal to me.
00:53:43I'm not, I'm not really in the mood for a Christmas movie, so maybe you should, maybe you should just leave.
00:54:00Marco, are you here?
00:54:03Uh, yeah, just a second.
00:54:05Yeah, just a second.
00:54:08Uh, Nancy, seeing you here.
00:54:13I see you're busy, I'll, I'll come back.
00:54:16No, I, hey, wait a second.
00:54:19Look, look, I know you're still upset with me, and I can understand, but I just want to apologize.
00:54:26I know it was a violation of your trust, and I'm sorry, I really am.
00:54:32Look, I, I just don't really have time for this right now.
00:54:37I'm kind of busy finding a buyer for our listing before the Christmas fair tonight.
00:54:41Yeah, I won't hold you up.
00:54:46I, I just think you should know, I, I wasn't going to read your book.
00:54:51I, I promise, I, I wouldn't have read it without your permission.
00:54:57You want to know why I asked Bonnie to send it to me?
00:55:01I was working on your Christmas present, your secret Santa present.
00:55:05That's kind of why I was here.
00:55:09I was doing a test run.
00:55:12Why don't you go to the mystery section and just see if anything jumps out at you?
00:55:32How, how did you?
00:55:33Oh, Marco pulled an all-nighter and printed and binded and got it done in time.
00:55:41Go ahead, pick it up.
00:55:51Did you do this?
00:55:52Well, you know, that means I get a cut of the royalties.
00:55:56Oh.
00:55:58I know it's only self-published, but I thought you might like to feel what it's like to have your own book up on the shelf.
00:56:10Jack, this is amazing. Thank you so much.
00:56:15I'm glad you like it. I'll, uh, I'll leave you to it.
00:56:20And I understand if you want some space at the Greer's as well.
00:56:28Jeff.
00:56:34I'll see you at the Christmas fair tonight.
00:56:40I wouldn't miss it.
00:56:43I'm sorry.
00:56:56No, it's seriously the most romantic thing that I've ever heard.
00:57:00But I'm, I'm sorry that it took a little secrecy on the part.
00:57:04Hey, it's okay. Your heart was in the right place.
00:57:07I can't tell you how amazing it felt to see my book in a store.
00:57:13Honestly, it, it was magical.
00:57:18Well, speaking of magical, I'm looking forward to this tree lighting.
00:57:22Yeah.
00:57:23Do you think Jeff's gonna show up?
00:57:25Well, he seemed up for it when I talked to him.
00:57:29I don't know. You know, first I killed the deal and then the whole book thing.
00:57:34It's honestly, I don't even know why she invited me.
00:57:38Well, it sounds like she's forgiven you for the book thing.
00:57:40And hey, it's a public event. It's not like she can ban you from attending.
00:57:44Oh, yeah. Great. That, you know, that makes it a lot easier.
00:57:47I'm sorry.
00:57:49Hey, you're here. I have to admit, I'm a little surprised.
00:57:53Yeah. Has been five years.
00:57:57No, Jeff, I'm not talking about the whole Laura fiasco, okay? I'm talking about Eva.
00:58:01Usually when things aren't perfect, you kind of have a tendency to cut and run. That's all I'm saying.
00:58:06It's strictly business, okay? I have no delusion she's interested in me beyond that.
00:58:12Okay. So you are clueless when it comes to women.
00:58:15Oh, yeah. Great.
00:58:16Diagnosed.
00:58:17This thing is way bigger than I thought it was, so I brought extra forks. What'd I miss?
00:58:21Nothing. Just talking about how clueless Jeff is.
00:58:23Oh, I love that topic.
00:58:25This is great.
00:58:26We're going to need more funnel cake.
00:58:29Good evening, everyone. By the power vested in me by the Mountain Laurel Chamber of Commerce,
00:58:37I'd like to welcome you to the annual Mountain Laurel tree lighting ceremony.
00:58:48Three, two, one.
00:58:56Woo!
00:59:07I now declare this year's Christmas fair officially open!
00:59:12Woo!
00:59:23Go say hi.
00:59:24Yeah. Look, I hereby release you from being my plus one for the rest of the night.
00:59:31Go.
00:59:40We had our first kiss under your mistletoe last Christmas, and Zach popped the question last night.
00:59:45Oh, congratulations. We are thrilled for you.
00:59:48Oh, we wish you all the best. Lucky number 14?
00:59:51Thank you for your part in making this happen. I'm so glad I benefited from your mistletoe before you left town.
00:59:57Call me if you need any tips on wedding flowers.
01:00:00I will.
01:00:01Hey!
01:00:02Oh, Eva!
01:00:03Look!
01:00:04Congratulations! A homeowner and a fiancée all in one month. Best Christmas ever.
01:00:12That's amazing. That's great. I'll see ya.
01:00:15Uh, Dr. Greer, I would love to introduce you to my niece, Bonnie.
01:00:19Hi. It's an honor to meet you.
01:00:21Pleasure to meet you as well.
01:00:23Bonnie's a junior at Fernwood Science Academy.
01:00:26Oh, that's a wonderful school. What's your favorite subject?
01:00:30Well, it was marine biology, but I love the unit which is called plant biology, so now I'm not sure.
01:00:37Well, I'm biased, but plant biology is a terrific field.
01:00:43I will be right back. Keep talking, please.
01:00:47It's beautiful what you guys have.
01:00:49Oh, thank you.
01:00:55Hey.
01:00:56Hey.
01:00:57How does it feel to be back?
01:00:59Not as bad as I thought.
01:01:01I'm sad.
01:01:05It's nice not being here alone.
01:01:07It is.
01:01:09I'm sorry.
01:01:10Honey?
01:01:12What's wrong?
01:01:14Sorry. I'm just, I'm just so happy for you, Landa.
01:01:18And then I started to think about all the other couples we've helped and how much joy it fills me with.
01:01:26Part of me is so relieved that we turned down the offer because now I am not certain that I want to go.
01:01:33What are you saying? You don't want to sell the house?
01:01:37I'm so sorry. I know how much work you've all put in,
01:01:41but this booth has been spreading Christmas cheer and bringing couples together for over two decades.
01:01:48What about next year? Whose hearts are we keeping apart if we move?
01:01:52It just doesn't, it doesn't feel right.
01:01:54Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
01:01:56Look, I'm sorry.
01:01:58It just doesn't, it doesn't feel right.
01:02:00Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
01:02:02Look, whatever you want to do, I support it.
01:02:06It's just a big leap of faith.
01:02:08What if it's not the right decision?
01:02:11I love this tradition so much.
01:02:14I just can't let it wilt and die.
01:02:20Jeff, Eva, thank you for all your hard work.
01:02:23But, um, looks like we're staying put.
01:02:29Mm-hmm.
01:02:34Well, I guess that's it.
01:02:38Well, if they don't want to sell, that's their right.
01:02:43Pretty big decision. Can't just rush into it.
01:02:52Yeah, but I think she just got cold feet.
01:02:55Clinging to what you know is much easier than starting a new chapter.
01:03:06Spoken like a true writer.
01:03:11But at least we'll get to go back and work by ourselves again, like we used to.
01:03:17Yeah, that's true.
01:03:19I know we had a couple bumps along the way, but I really did enjoy working with you.
01:03:28Yeah.
01:03:30It was, it was nice having someone push me outside my comfort zone.
01:03:41I just hope the Greers aren't giving up on a great opportunity,
01:03:44I just hope the Greers aren't giving up on a great opportunity
01:03:47just because they're afraid of moving forward.
01:03:52Well, we could talk to them.
01:03:56See if they feel like they've made the right decision.
01:03:59I mean, at the end of the day, we've got to do what's best for the client.
01:04:03If they did change their mind, do you think we could still find a new buyer in time?
01:04:09I think if we tackle it together, anything's possible.
01:04:19Do you think Jeff's going to be able to find a new buyer?
01:04:23He has to.
01:04:25Of course, none of it's going to matter if the Greers are seriously wanting to stay.
01:04:30I mean, with Jeff tackling the buyer, maybe we'll have another chance to talk to the Greers.
01:04:34I'm sure you guys will figure it out.
01:04:36I hope so. Jeff's been great.
01:04:39Yeah, you guys are a real power couple.
01:04:44Excuse me.
01:04:46I mean, you know what? I get Dr. Greer's hesitation, though.
01:04:50She spent years growing this, nurturing it.
01:04:52It's hard to walk away from all the hard work.
01:04:56What?
01:04:58I have an idea.
01:05:00Do you want to go on a little road trip?
01:05:03Sure.
01:05:05Come on.
01:05:07Come on.
01:05:13Hey.
01:05:15Eva, Bonnie. What are you doing here?
01:05:17I actually wanted to talk to you about the house.
01:05:19I know. I made a real mess of things.
01:05:22No, I completely understand it's a huge decision to make, and whatever you decide, I completely support you.
01:05:28But I was thinking if the only thing that's making you feel hesitant is leaving your mistletoe behind, then I think I might have a proposition for you.
01:05:36What if Bonnie takes over growing your mistletoe?
01:05:39She's a certified genius. She loves plants, as you know.
01:05:43And I know you're looking for a senior project.
01:05:46I think growing a forest full of mistletoe qualifies, don't you?
01:05:50Um, yes. It would be awesome.
01:05:52And the mistletoe will bloom.
01:05:55And so will Christmas romance in Mountain World.
01:05:59So what do you think?
01:06:01You really up for this?
01:06:03I really am.
01:06:05I would need to check in with you virtually every month, and I would want to come back next year to sell it with you in the booth.
01:06:13Deal?
01:06:14It's a deal.
01:06:16Well, grab a seat. It's time for Mistletoe 101.
01:06:21Of course. Go learn.
01:06:24So now you have to find another buyer right away?
01:06:27I don't know. Working quickly is kind of Eva's thing.
01:06:30Yeah, it is. But hey, thanks for the encouragement.
01:06:32It's what I'm here for.
01:06:34So, you two are back on good terms?
01:06:36Yeah, it seems so. I had a pit in my stomach when I thought she was upset with me.
01:06:42But there was something that Dr. Greer said last night that's been nagging at me.
01:06:47Her hesitation to sell her house. I mean, how does she know that's the right move?
01:06:53So what, are you saying you don't like her anymore?
01:06:56No, of course I like her. She's amazing. It's just, I've had these feelings before.
01:07:02And I don't know how that worked out.
01:07:05Yeah, yeah, it was a complete disaster. But that doesn't mean it's going to happen again.
01:07:10What was it Eva said last week?
01:07:13If you wait too long, the house of your dreams won't be on the market anymore.
01:07:18What are you saying? Eva's the woman of my dreams?
01:07:21I don't know. But wouldn't you like the chance to find out?
01:07:25I mean, it might not be perfect, but perfect is boring.
01:07:29Every relationship has its issues. You can either avoid that for the rest of your life,
01:07:34or tackle them head on and try to build something beautiful.
01:07:43I know it's a lot. But if you were half as dedicated as your aunt, there would be no problem.
01:07:49Well, your mistletoe is in good hands.
01:07:52Yesterday that would have caused me a lot of anxiety. But I know I won't be able to do this forever.
01:07:58All right. I suppose I have no excuse other than my own trepidation not to take this next chapter.
01:08:07I'm ready to sell.
01:08:09Okay, that's so great, Kelly.
01:08:12Do you think you'll find someone in time?
01:08:15Oh, absolutely. Jeff is looking at that right now.
01:08:18And I have no doubt that he's going to find the perfect person to buy your house.
01:08:21Okay, I better go call Frank. Excuse me.
01:08:23Okay.
01:08:26I love it here. I just... I look at these trees, this mistletoe, this whole nursery, and I just...
01:08:35I see photosynthesis and action and the difference between male and female plants and the water cycle.
01:08:43I see a setting for a new mystery.
01:08:48You should be writing.
01:08:51Carrie, what are you doing here?
01:08:53Well, I was calling you and calling you, but I saw your car when I was driving by and I had to tell you in person.
01:08:57Is everything okay?
01:08:59Better than okay. I passed!
01:09:02Congratulations!
01:09:06Carrie, that's incredible.
01:09:08I couldn't have done it without you. Your flashcards and study guides, a career to aspire to.
01:09:12Who knows? Maybe in two years I'll be the one selling a house by Christmas on the West End.
01:09:17Okay.
01:09:18Oh, wait.
01:09:20Oh, it's the caterers for the Christmas party. One second.
01:09:24I spoke to Frank and we will be ready as long as you and Jeff can work your magic.
01:09:28You can count on us.
01:09:30I'm sorry to interrupt, but we have a problem.
01:09:33The caterers thought the venue had ovens, which it doesn't, and all of their hot trays are being used for other parties.
01:09:38Do you have any ideas? Because if we don't come up with a solution fast, our Christmas party's not going to have any food.
01:09:44Actually, I have an idea.
01:09:46We could have the holiday party at our house. I mean, Eva and Jeff have already decorated beautifully,
01:09:52and Mountain Laurel Realty just helped us so much this Christmas. I would love to give something back.
01:09:58Really? I will call the vendors and change the delivery address.
01:10:02Okay. Thank you so much.
01:10:05Well, I better start closing up so that I can get back to the house.
01:10:09Can I help and get some hands-on experience?
01:10:11Yes, I'd love to. Is that okay?
01:10:13Oh, absolutely. I have to meet with Jeff anyway, so I'll see you later.
01:10:16Okay.
01:10:24Five.
01:10:29Hey.
01:10:31Hey. How'd it go?
01:10:331838 Wall Grove is officially back on the market.
01:10:35Nice. I knew you could do it.
01:10:37How's it going over here?
01:10:38Well, better than I could imagine. I'm actually just writing up an offer for the Greers.
01:10:43What? How did you do that so quickly?
01:10:45Why don't you ask him yourself?
01:10:49Vicks?
01:10:51I know, I know.
01:10:53Okay, I don't understand. I thought the house was just too much work for you.
01:10:57Yeah, you know, it probably will be, but Jeff gave me a pep talk earlier, and it helped me see it as more of an opportunity.
01:11:03Every house is going to have its issues, so I can either avoid that for the rest of my life, or I can tackle them head-on and try to build something beautiful.
01:11:12That's very sweet.
01:11:15Uh, there was a problem with the Christmas party, so I was going to help Carrie, but if you want me to stay...
01:11:20No, it's fine. Once the Greers accept the offer, I'm just going to hunker down with Mitch and go through the closing paperwork.
01:11:27You sure?
01:11:29Absolutely.
01:11:30Okay.
01:11:32Uh, congratulations, Mitch. It's so exciting. You're going to love your new home.
01:11:36Thank you. I'm sure I will. I'm just glad I have such a great team to help me plan a house.
01:11:44Um, okay.
01:11:46Well, then I will see you tonight?
01:11:50Yeah.
01:11:52Okay, bye.
01:11:54Bye.
01:12:01Okay, what do we think?
01:12:04Um, you look incredible. I'm sure Jack's going to think so too.
01:12:09Maybe.
01:12:11He likes you. Just accept it.
01:12:15I just hope he likes my secret Santa gift.
01:12:18No, I'm sure he'll love it. It's so romantic that you two got each other. That's your Christmas wish at work.
01:12:25Excuse me, that's your Christmas wish.
01:12:28No, I'm just glad you're opening yourself up to this. He's a really good guy.
01:12:34Yeah.
01:12:48Hi.
01:12:49Hi.
01:12:50Well, hi.
01:12:51Hi.
01:12:52Hi.
01:12:53Hi.
01:12:57Merry Christmas.
01:12:58Merry Christmas.
01:13:01Hey, girl. You look so good.
01:13:03Wow, this place looks even better at night.
01:13:05Thanks for coming to help me set up. Teamwork makes the dream work.
01:13:08Yeah, I've been learning that lately.
01:13:12Well, what?
01:13:20Hey.
01:13:22You ladies look lovely.
01:13:24Thanks.
01:13:26Uh, I have to go make an announcement, but I'll catch up with you later.
01:13:31Okay, so is a congratulations or what?
01:13:35Oh, I don't know. I was thinking I could just see a couple more houses.
01:13:38No, a couple of days in the paper will go through and it's officially Mitch's.
01:13:42Congratulations.
01:13:43Thank you. Very excited.
01:13:45Excuse me. Can I have everyone's attention, please?
01:13:49Thank you, everyone, so much for coming.
01:13:52And a huge thank you to Frank and Dr. Kelly Greer for so graciously opening their home to us.
01:13:57How about a round of applause?
01:14:03As the newest member of Mountain Laurel Realty, it is my pleasure to be announcing the award for Realtor of the Year.
01:14:11It was a close race and every realtor did an amazing job, but there can only be one winner.
01:14:19Well, normally, because as luck would have it, we've had a tie for the most commissions this year.
01:14:26So everyone, please give it up for your Realtors of the Year, Eva Rogers and Jeff Morgan.
01:14:33Morgan.
01:14:40Thank you very much.
01:14:55See you next year. It's all you.
01:15:00Congratulations. You did it.
01:15:03No, we did.
01:15:08Eva, working with you has been the highlight of my year.
01:15:16I can honestly say you've made me better, not just as a realtor.
01:15:28What do you say about teaming up more in the future?
01:15:33Well, depends. Do you mean as just a realtor?
01:15:39No. I want more than that.
01:15:49Yeah, I'd like that.
01:15:56I have something for you, but I have to grab it from Bonnie.
01:16:01Yeah, well, I could meet you outside in a few.
01:16:07OK.
01:16:13Congratulations.
01:16:15Thanks.
01:16:18I can see my Christmas wish coming true right in front of my eyes. Maybe.
01:16:30Go get him.
01:16:52Is it just me, or does everything taste better in this mug?
01:16:56Oh, yeah. It's definitely a purse.
01:17:00Yeah.
01:17:11Well, Merry Christmas, Jeff, from your secret Santa.
01:17:19Wow. Wow, you got me, too. What a Christmas miracle.
01:17:27OK, you did this, didn't you?
01:17:29OK, maybe I cheated a little, so we got each other.
01:17:34Well, I was inspired by the gift Bonnie gave me, and I hope you like it.
01:17:45OK.
01:17:47Yeah.
01:17:49Dad.
01:17:53Oh, yes.
01:17:55Maybe it'll spark some ideas. My journal's been really good.