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00:00:30Hey, I love seeing you two out celebrating.
00:00:46Hey, listen.
00:00:47It's almost time for the tree lighting.
00:00:48You gonna join us?
00:00:49Uh, yeah.
00:00:50Just give me one minute.
00:00:51I'm making a few more notes on a book I'm editing.
00:00:53Okay.
00:00:54Well, don't work too hard.
00:00:55Tis the season to be jolly.
00:00:56It's just a few weeks before Christmas.
00:00:58Okay.
00:01:00Welcome, and good evening everyone.
00:01:03Welcome to tonight's tree lighting ceremony.
00:01:06Before we start tonight's celebrations, this is just a reminder to check out all the information
00:01:12on this year's seasonal events, including caroling, the toy drive, and of course, a
00:01:19chance to ride on Santa's sleigh.
00:01:22And that's all happening right here.
00:01:25Now, can I ask for a volunteer to come up here and help me light the tree?
00:01:30Oh, yeah, right.
00:01:32Me, me.
00:01:33Me, me.
00:01:34You, sir, in that snappy overcoat and plaid scarf.
00:01:37Come on up.
00:01:39At your service.
00:01:41You look familiar.
00:01:42What's your name, son?
00:01:44Ryan McDonald.
00:01:45Ryan.
00:01:46Of course.
00:01:47You're my brother.
00:01:48Yes, I am.
00:01:49All right.
00:01:50On my count, in three, two, one.
00:02:11Hannah Pressman.
00:02:13It has been a while.
00:02:15Ryan McDonald.
00:02:16I can hardly believe it.
00:02:18Are you here for Christmas?
00:02:20Oh, no.
00:02:21Just a quick trip to sign some papers for my family's estate.
00:02:24You know, I still think of your folks every time I go down your old street.
00:02:27They were such lovely people.
00:02:30You know, they were big fans of yours, too.
00:02:33So, I see Angel Falls hasn't changed a bit.
00:02:36You know what?
00:02:37That is totally not true.
00:02:38We have a new multiplex movie theater.
00:02:40Wow.
00:02:41So, I guess you get to watch all the action movies on the big screen now.
00:02:44Oh, no.
00:02:45I prefer dramas.
00:02:46Most fewer car chases.
00:02:47More stirring monologues.
00:02:48I mean, not that I have time to go, anyway.
00:02:50Really?
00:02:51Not even time for movies based on your favorite novels?
00:02:53Fine.
00:02:54Yes, I make an exception for those.
00:02:56I knew it.
00:02:57I knew it.
00:02:58Okay.
00:02:59Okay.
00:03:00Hey, wait, wait, wait.
00:03:01Where are you going?
00:03:02Can I at least buy you a free hot chocolate?
00:03:03We can catch up.
00:03:04Oh, come on.
00:03:05You don't know all my highlights.
00:03:06My mom keeps me up to date on yours.
00:03:07Is that so?
00:03:08Mm-hmm.
00:03:09Let's see.
00:03:10You went to college in New York, and you're still there.
00:03:12And you have an apartment with a view of the park.
00:03:15And apparently, a terrible taste in movies.
00:03:17Okay.
00:03:18Okay.
00:03:19All right, my turn.
00:03:20Um, you graduated top of your class, came back to Angel Falls,
00:03:25and your favorite color is pink.
00:03:29What?
00:03:30No, come on.
00:03:31Green.
00:03:32All the way.
00:03:33Anyway, I really should get back to work, so.
00:03:35I guess some things never change.
00:03:37What are you working on?
00:03:38A follow-up to the bookworm.
00:03:39I heard about the bookworm.
00:03:40That sounded cute.
00:03:41It is thought-provoking, not cute.
00:03:43How are the numbers?
00:03:44They were adequate.
00:03:46Maybe you didn't have enough of a marketing strategy.
00:03:48See, if I was in charge, I would have done a whole...
00:03:50Well, you know what?
00:03:51At the press, we do things a little differently than you fancy New York publishers do.
00:03:54I was just trying to help.
00:03:56Okay.
00:03:57Well, I should go.
00:03:58It was nice running into you after so long.
00:04:00It was nice seeing you.
00:04:05See you around.
00:04:11Merry Christmas.
00:04:13Merry Christmas.
00:04:14Oh, Candy Cane?
00:04:16Merry Christmas.
00:04:20Candy Cane?
00:04:35Rafi.
00:04:36Anthony.
00:04:37Welcome to Angel Falls, my friend.
00:04:39It has been too long.
00:04:40It has.
00:04:41You know, Michael said you were the best choice for this assignment.
00:04:44He's too kind.
00:04:45I am looking forward to offering my guidance.
00:04:47It won't be straightforward, though.
00:04:49It never is, even for us guardian angels.
00:04:53When will they learn?
00:04:55Love is so simple and so pure.
00:04:57Yet so complicated.
00:04:58Yes.
00:04:59Anything can happen.
00:05:09Merry Christmas.
00:05:12Merry Christmas.
00:05:21What can I get you?
00:05:22Yeah, um, just a small coffee.
00:05:24And your name?
00:05:25Tina.
00:05:27Are you interested in joining our rewards program?
00:05:30No, thanks.
00:05:31I don't know how long I'll be in town.
00:05:33Well, Merry Christmas.
00:05:37Right.
00:05:38Same to you.
00:05:42Hey, what's up?
00:05:44So good to see you, buddy.
00:05:46It's been so long.
00:05:47Yeah.
00:05:48Since what?
00:05:49Senior year of college?
00:05:50Yeah, I think, um, since my parents' funeral.
00:05:53It's been a while.
00:05:57So, uh, your uncle has been managing the estate and the house as the trustee,
00:06:01but you want to take things over.
00:06:03He retired earlier this year, and I want to take it off his plate.
00:06:06Okay.
00:06:07Yeah, well, I can easily execute that trustee.
00:06:10Easily execute that transfer into your name.
00:06:12So what does that entail?
00:06:13Mostly signing a lot of documents.
00:06:15And if you're still considering putting the house up for sale, we'll have to list it.
00:06:19In the meantime, I found a new tenant.
00:06:21Great.
00:06:22Great.
00:06:23Um, well, let's get started.
00:06:25I was hoping to drive back to New York tonight.
00:06:27These documents will take a lot of time to process, and there'll be more papers to sign.
00:06:31Wow.
00:06:32Couldn't we tackle these over email or courier?
00:06:34I mean, Angel Falls is only a couple hours from New York.
00:06:36We could, but it would be a lot smoother with you here in person.
00:06:40Aren't you headed to your aunt and uncle's for Christmas?
00:06:42No, they're on a Christmas cruise this year.
00:06:44Then why don't you stay for the holidays?
00:06:46We could hit up some of the local activities.
00:06:48Yeah, maybe.
00:06:50Let me think about that.
00:06:51Great.
00:06:52Okay.
00:06:53I have a conference call this evening, so if you could get the keys to Tina, the new tenant,
00:06:57that would really help me out.
00:06:59Okay.
00:07:11They've reached the printed press.
00:07:13Sure.
00:07:14One moment.
00:07:17Um, hey, Mom.
00:07:20Any luck on finding a front desk replacement?
00:07:22I've been putting posters all over town.
00:07:24Actually, I'm interviewing someone today.
00:07:27And I have a surprise visitor popping by this morning.
00:07:32Hello.
00:07:33Ryan.
00:07:34Hey.
00:07:35Twice in two weeks.
00:07:37Ryan.
00:07:38Hey.
00:07:39Twice in two days.
00:07:40Told you I'd be seeing you around.
00:07:42A trip to Angel Falls is not complete without seeing my mother's closest friend.
00:07:48I miss her every day, you know.
00:07:51Your parents would be so proud of the fine man you've become.
00:07:54Thank you, Leslie.
00:07:55I hope that's true.
00:07:58So, how have you been?
00:07:59How's Lowell?
00:08:00How's the company?
00:08:01The website looks great.
00:08:02Lowell is good, thanks.
00:08:04And the company is fine.
00:08:06We've had some success with Jason Davidson's memoir.
00:08:09And our history books are really popular in academic circles.
00:08:14But now we're looking to expand our reach.
00:08:17So Hannah has suggested that we tap into another part of the market.
00:08:20Yeah, we're thinking about getting into cookbooks and travel guides.
00:08:22Oh, that's great.
00:08:24But have you thought about expanding your fiction department?
00:08:27Well, we release a few novels each year, but it's never been our focus.
00:08:30Well, I thought fiction was your favorite thing.
00:08:32Well, as a reader, sure.
00:08:34But it's nearly impossible to make a dent in that side of the industry.
00:08:37Yeah, that's why enhancing our non-fiction catalog is a safer bet.
00:08:41Well, obviously, and this is your decision,
00:08:43but if you could land a marquee talent to join your roster,
00:08:46you could leverage that for more publicity.
00:08:48That may be too big a step for us.
00:08:52But hey, I have a thought.
00:08:55Since you'll be here longer than expected,
00:08:57would you consider coming in and reviewing some of our ideas?
00:09:00Oh, I'm almost done with my proposal.
00:09:02Brian has years of experience in book promotion.
00:09:04We could use his insights.
00:09:06Like a special consultant.
00:09:08Ooh, that is an impressive title. I like the way that sounds.
00:09:12Yeah, aren't you working at Pages Publishing?
00:09:14I mean, it seems like it would be a conflict of interest.
00:09:16I'm actually in between jobs right now.
00:09:18You left Pages?
00:09:19Yeah, just recently.
00:09:20Leslie, I would be more than willing to help any way I can.
00:09:22It's the least I can do after how kind you've been to me over the years.
00:09:25I just checked in on you from time to time.
00:09:27Your mother would expect nothing less.
00:09:29Well, it's meant the world to me.
00:09:33Why don't you look around?
00:09:35Okay, I will.
00:09:39Mom, Brian has our consultant?
00:09:41I know, I'm surprised he said yes, too.
00:09:44Look, you two are going to have a great time brainstorming together.
00:09:55Okay, slow down.
00:09:56So your mother asked an old friend...
00:09:58No, we were friends when we were younger,
00:10:00but once we got to high school, I was always in his shadow.
00:10:02That must have been hard to handle.
00:10:03It was, and you know what? He was a model student.
00:10:05He was top of our class, captain of the basketball team.
00:10:07Senior year, he beat me out for class president.
00:10:09Okay, that was so long ago.
00:10:11Senior year of college, I applied for my dream job at Pages Publishing.
00:10:14I thought you always wanted to take over the press.
00:10:17Yes, but I wanted to start at a bigger company first,
00:10:20and I had my heart set on Pages for years.
00:10:22Okay, so you applied.
00:10:24I mentioned it to Ryan offhand.
00:10:25Next thing I know, he applies, charms a supervisor,
00:10:28and inevitably gets it for himself.
00:10:30Ouch. No wonder you don't want him around the press, even temporarily.
00:10:33Exactly.
00:10:34Okay, let's take your mind off of this.
00:10:36Come here.
00:10:40Humorous essays.
00:10:41Okay, this is no laughing matter.
00:10:43I mean, the guy's already making lofty suggestions about expanding our fiction department.
00:10:48Inspirational self-help.
00:10:49I know you're a really good friend, but I am in no mood to be inspired.
00:10:53Time to bring out the big guns.
00:10:55Some Tina Finnigan for you.
00:10:57Oh, Christmas Romance. Yes.
00:10:59Oh, I love her work.
00:11:01I wonder when her next book is coming out.
00:11:03I heard she left her publisher a few months ago.
00:11:05I mean, there's no word on what she's releasing next.
00:11:07It's too bad.
00:11:09Is Ryan's idea really that terrible?
00:11:11I mean, you are a literature expert,
00:11:13and you wanted to have more experience at a bigger company.
00:11:15You could create a bigger company right here.
00:11:17The idea is to create a bigger company.
00:11:19The idea of expanding our entire roster of authors would be a huge undertaking.
00:11:22What if I put the entire company in jeopardy and it'd fail?
00:11:25What if you were a total success?
00:11:27Just think about it.
00:11:29Ugh.
00:11:31Where can I find a hero like this?
00:11:33The guys in those books are a total fantasy.
00:11:35After three years of marriage,
00:11:37sometimes the most romantic thing Tom does for me is empty the dishwasher.
00:11:40And I wouldn't have it any other way.
00:11:42Wow. Okay.
00:11:44Well, um...
00:11:46Wow. Okay.
00:11:48Well, as for me, I will be smuggled up this as my date.
00:12:08Uh, hi. Tina, right?
00:12:11I'm Ryan McDonald. This is my house.
00:12:13Nice to meet you.
00:12:15Likewise.
00:12:17Uh, did you need to come inside and take a look around?
00:12:19Oh, no, no. That's not necessary.
00:12:21I just wanted to come introduce myself and give you the keys.
00:12:25I'll be staying at Angel Inn if you need me.
00:12:27Okay. Here for the holidays?
00:12:29No, uh, just some long overdue errands.
00:12:32Hmm.
00:12:34Wait.
00:12:36This is your house, but you're not staying here.
00:12:38That's right.
00:12:40Do you have family in town?
00:12:42Um, no, I don't.
00:12:44Oh.
00:12:46That doesn't make sense.
00:12:48Is that garage a separate apartment?
00:12:50Yes, it is.
00:12:52Why don't you stay there?
00:12:54I have not lived on my own for a long time,
00:12:57and it would actually make me feel more comfortable
00:12:59having someone around.
00:13:01Are you sure?
00:13:03I insist.
00:13:05Okay. Thank you.
00:13:45Excuse me.
00:13:47Hi. Can I help you?
00:13:49Hi, I'm Anthony. I'm the new receptionist.
00:13:51Oh, welcome to the press. Hi, I'm Hannah.
00:13:53Oh, Hannah. Delighted to make your acquaintance.
00:13:55Yeah. Um, do you have any messages for me?
00:13:57Uh, no messages, but I do have the latest bestseller chart.
00:14:01Wow.
00:14:03That's really helpful info, and on your first day.
00:14:05It's impressive.
00:14:07Tina Finnegan's memories for Christmas tops the charts again this year.
00:14:10Hmm.
00:14:12I mean, I know I'm not a rock at this time of year,
00:14:14but it's so funny, because I was actually reading
00:14:16that same book last night.
00:14:18What's it about? I mean, besides Christmas.
00:14:20It's about a soldier who gets amnesia during the war,
00:14:23but then his memories return just in time for him
00:14:25to come back home for the holidays
00:14:27and reunite with his true love.
00:14:29Wow. That's nice.
00:14:31Yeah.
00:14:33Morning.
00:14:35Hey. I'm Ryan.
00:14:37Anthony. New receptionist.
00:14:39Nice to meet you.
00:14:41What a coincidence.
00:14:43You know her?
00:14:45She's actually renting my house.
00:14:47She's in Angel Falls?
00:14:49Yeah. I wasn't expecting her, but there she was, right at my front door.
00:14:51You're familiar with her work as well?
00:14:53Uh, no, not really.
00:14:55Just from the publishing world.
00:14:57It's really not my cup of tea.
00:14:59Yeah, you're more into sci-fi, aren't you?
00:15:01I mean, as I recall, you were obsessed with a certain fantasy series.
00:15:03He even started a fan club.
00:15:05Okay.
00:15:07The Dread Monarch trilogy was a literary masterpiece,
00:15:09and I've moved on to more sophisticated material, all right?
00:15:11Oh.
00:15:13You should put one of Tina's books on your reading list.
00:15:15Yeah, maybe.
00:15:17All right. I gotta go. I got a meeting with Leslie.
00:15:19Ugh.
00:15:21I wish I could discover an author of Tina's caliber.
00:15:23Identifying your wish is only the first step.
00:15:25Wait. What do you mean?
00:15:27Well, a wish isn't gonna grant itself.
00:15:29You have to figure out what action to take
00:15:31to make it happen.
00:15:33Yeah, but what if your wish is unrealistic?
00:15:35Well, you're an editor, aren't you?
00:15:37Make adjustments to your wish
00:15:39until it sounds just right.
00:15:49Hey, honey.
00:15:51Everything okay?
00:15:53Yeah. What do you think about
00:15:55signing Tina Finnegan to our roster?
00:15:57How? Isn't she with a big publisher in the city?
00:15:59Well, apparently not anymore.
00:16:01Plus, she's here in town.
00:16:03I want to set up a meeting and tell her about the press.
00:16:05She would certainly be a marquee talent.
00:16:07But taking on someone at her level
00:16:09would be a major leap.
00:16:11Also, don't forget, we're about to confirm
00:16:13how to allocate our resources for next year.
00:16:15It's probably not realistic.
00:16:27Oh! I'm so sorry.
00:16:29I...
00:16:31Oh, hey, Ryan. It's just you.
00:16:33It's just me. Does slamming into someone you know
00:16:35rather than a stranger make it better or worse?
00:16:37Well, that depends.
00:16:39I mean, a stranger might not try to interfere
00:16:41with my business plan.
00:16:43Ah, yes. Your mom told me about your Tina plan.
00:16:45I see you finally decided to take my suggestion.
00:16:47I am considering your suggestion.
00:16:49I'm actually looking up Tina's contact information.
00:16:51Well, you do realize
00:16:53that you have a direct line to her
00:16:55right in front of you.
00:16:57Yes, but I prefer to go through proper professional channels, so...
00:16:59Okay.
00:17:01Then I guess I'll just tell her that you're sorry you missed her
00:17:03at wreath-making.
00:17:05You're going to that?
00:17:07It is the season. I'm on my way there right now.
00:17:09Would you... Would you like to... Shall we?
00:17:11I'm not taking that.
00:17:13Okay.
00:17:15Oh, wow.
00:17:17Your wreath could use some more flair.
00:17:19Oh, now who's interfering?
00:17:21Look, I'm trying my best here.
00:17:23Well, you know, I'll give you
00:17:25an A for effort.
00:17:27I haven't done this in...
00:17:29I don't know how long.
00:17:31Well, it's not like I'm exactly a pro, either.
00:17:33I guess I'm pretty rusty myself.
00:17:35Yeah.
00:17:37You know, I just don't see the point
00:17:39in going all out anymore.
00:17:41I live alone. It's not like anybody's going to see it.
00:17:43Yeah, I'm in the same boat.
00:17:45I don't decorate the same as I used to.
00:17:47Hey, it's getting kind of late.
00:17:49Didn't you say Tina was coming?
00:17:51Yes, she said she would...
00:17:53There she is.
00:17:55Tina.
00:17:57Hey.
00:17:59I'd like to introduce you to an old friend,
00:18:01Hannah Pressman.
00:18:03Hi, it's been again.
00:18:05Wow, it is such an honor to meet you.
00:18:07I was wondering...
00:18:09Okay, see, I'm a huge fan.
00:18:11And, well, I was thinking
00:18:13if I could talk to you about...
00:18:15Hannah works for the Printed Press.
00:18:17They're an amazing little publishing company
00:18:19in town.
00:18:21Oh, I see.
00:18:23And we have some great ideas
00:18:25that are huge.
00:18:27I was hoping that I could talk to you about your writing future.
00:18:29I don't have a writing future.
00:18:31What?
00:18:33I mean, it doesn't matter what you say or what company you're with.
00:18:35The fact of the matter is
00:18:37I've retired.
00:18:39Well, no, you can't retire.
00:18:41The world needs more books like yours.
00:18:49I think I'm going to head home.
00:18:51I'm not really feeling up to this.
00:18:53I'm glad you got here.
00:18:55This isn't for me.
00:18:57It was nice meeting you, Hannah.
00:18:59Oh, it was so nice meeting you, too.
00:19:01And...
00:19:03Oh, wow.
00:19:05I hope I didn't offend her.
00:19:07She seems pretty upset.
00:19:09I don't know what happened.
00:19:15Good morning, Hannah.
00:19:17Hey, good morning.
00:19:19You know, I think I need to tweak my wish again.
00:19:21Things unfold in ways you didn't first imagine.
00:19:23That doesn't mean your wish wasn't granted.
00:19:25Hey.
00:19:51Hey, do you need me for something?
00:19:53Yeah, no, I was going to get coffee.
00:19:55Wanted to know if you wanted anything.
00:19:57Oh, yeah, that'd be great. Thank you.
00:19:59What are you working on?
00:20:01Oh, it's a
00:20:03statistical analysis of how the
00:20:05press could have a greater impact.
00:20:07Oh.
00:20:09Uh, these are all
00:20:11financial predictions. You don't have anything
00:20:13about creative impact.
00:20:15Well, yeah, numbers are the priority.
00:20:17Well, not for me. I want to be inspired by my work, so...
00:20:19Well, yeah, I know.
00:20:21I know it's a nice sentiment,
00:20:23but, um,
00:20:25but in business, you have to be practical.
00:20:27Well, I agree, but, um,
00:20:29you know, things aren't always
00:20:31valued by the bottom line.
00:20:33Well, I can't really calculate inspiration,
00:20:35but if Tina sees how
00:20:37successful she could be at the press, then she
00:20:39might reconsider her retirement.
00:20:41Oh, yeah, hey, did you, uh, ask around?
00:20:43Did you find out why she left her publisher?
00:20:45I asked around, but nobody knows anything except for that it was sudden,
00:20:47but I think it's worth approaching
00:20:49her again.
00:20:51I think, um,
00:20:53I think maybe you should be familiar with her work.
00:20:55Yeah.
00:20:57Okay, sure. I'll give it a read if I have a chance.
00:20:59And I'll email you a copy
00:21:01of this.
00:21:03Great.
00:21:05Morning.
00:21:07Hey.
00:21:09Did you see Ryan today? Yeah, he settled right in.
00:21:11Oh, you got anything in those bags for me?
00:21:13No peeking.
00:21:15You'll have to wait till Christmas morning.
00:21:17You know, I had a hard time figuring out your present
00:21:19this year. Ryan's was no
00:21:21easier. Ryan's?
00:21:23You know I always send him a gift.
00:21:25This must be a difficult time of year for him.
00:21:27Yeah, you're right. Sorry.
00:21:29Hey, um, do you think you're gonna invite him
00:21:31to the office Christmas party?
00:21:33Of course. Is that a problem?
00:21:35No, no, it shouldn't be.
00:21:37You used to be so close.
00:21:39I never understood why you lost
00:21:41touch. Oh, well, you know, we're not kids anymore,
00:21:43Mom, so, it's just we see things
00:21:45really differently. Anyway, um, I'm gonna
00:21:47go get a coffee. You want one? Uh, yeah,
00:21:49that'd be great. Okay, thanks.
00:21:51So, I've been studying
00:21:53the list of activities. What do you recommend?
00:21:55Let's take a look.
00:21:57Hi, Hannah. Candy cane?
00:21:59Uh, no thanks.
00:22:01It's too early for sweets. It's never too early.
00:22:03My feelings exactly.
00:22:05Oh, look, here, caroling tomorrow night.
00:22:07Oh, I haven't been caroling in years.
00:22:09What about you?
00:22:11Uh, no, I haven't been caroling
00:22:13since I was a kid with my parents.
00:22:15You remember your mom used to always sing so loud.
00:22:17I remember that, even though
00:22:19she could not carry a tune.
00:22:21Well, if you ask me, it's important
00:22:23to be a part of one's community.
00:22:25No man's an island. Isn't that the expression?
00:22:27Yeah, I think so, but I don't really
00:22:29know anybody here anymore.
00:22:31All the more reason. If you want to get to know people,
00:22:33you gotta get out there and mingle and spend time with them.
00:22:35Actually, back in the day,
00:22:37we did pull off a pretty good duet and choir.
00:22:39Yeah, but you always sang over me. It's all about
00:22:41money. And we could invite Tina.
00:22:43Like a festive do-over?
00:22:45Exactly. What do you think? You game?
00:22:47Great.
00:23:01Was there an explosion in there?
00:23:03Oh, this. I'm baking brownies.
00:23:05I'll bring you over a batch.
00:23:07Well, I will not say no to that.
00:23:09Baked goods aren't why you stopped by, though.
00:23:11Did you want to come inside?
00:23:13Oh, um, well,
00:23:15um, no thanks.
00:23:17The reason I'm here
00:23:19is because I want to invite you to go caroling
00:23:21with me tomorrow.
00:23:23That's not... Would it help if I said I would not
00:23:25take no for an answer?
00:23:27It's just that there's gonna be a lot of people
00:23:29there that I used to know before my parents
00:23:31passed away, and, well, the truth
00:23:33is it's... it's been a little
00:23:35overwhelming being back here.
00:23:37Yeah. I can
00:23:39understand that.
00:23:41And since you're new to town, I figured
00:23:43that we could be each other's
00:23:45holiday partners in crime?
00:23:47That's not a real thing.
00:23:49Well, I figured you of all
00:23:51people would appreciate a little artistic liberty.
00:23:53Okay.
00:23:55I'll see you tomorrow.
00:23:57Bye.
00:24:01According to his list, Tyler
00:24:03wants his first bicycle.
00:24:05He's old enough to ride a bike.
00:24:07A tricycle's a great idea.
00:24:09Yeah, maybe I'll just get him a motorcycle.
00:24:11Sounds fun.
00:24:13Hannah, okay, what is on your mind?
00:24:15I'm sorry. I just keep thinking of Ryan's
00:24:17idea. I wish he would have just kept it
00:24:19to himself. Why are you letting him get to
00:24:21you? Because I had some
00:24:23clear plan, and now I'm all confused.
00:24:25Yeah, I mean, just because he worked at some fancy company
00:24:27doesn't mean he knows what's best for the press.
00:24:29Meanwhile, my parents want me to look at
00:24:31his marketing ideas.
00:24:33How do they feel about him getting the job at Pages over you?
00:24:35They don't know about it.
00:24:37Look, I just, I'm so embarrassed. I didn't want to bring it up.
00:24:39I felt like such a failure.
00:24:41One rejection is not a failure.
00:24:43Oh, I think I got the message loud and clear.
00:24:45You know what? I was going to go back to the press
00:24:47after graduation anyway, so
00:24:49whatever.
00:24:51I'm sorry things didn't work out with Tina,
00:24:53but I'm proud of you for trying. That was a bold step.
00:24:55Oh, thank you. You know, I'm going to
00:24:57give it one more try. She's supposed to go caroling
00:24:59with Ryan, but it's a long shot.
00:25:01Well, I don't know what you'll do for the printed press,
00:25:03but I do know what you're doing tonight.
00:25:05What? No, come on. I have so much work
00:25:07to do before I go home. You know, as your best friend,
00:25:09it's my job to make sure you have fun this season,
00:25:11which is why I signed you up for the toy drive
00:25:13next week, and tonight
00:25:15we skate.
00:25:17Okay, fine. You know what?
00:25:19We can indulge in some
00:25:21childlike wonder.
00:25:23I am going to need two pieces of biscuits.
00:25:27That's the fastest event you've ever done.
00:25:29Thank you again for dinner.
00:25:31Yeah, of course.
00:25:33I'm glad you decided to stick around.
00:25:35You can finally meet Ashley.
00:25:37Hey, I'm sorry again about the wedding. I just couldn't get away.
00:25:39You missed Hannah's
00:25:41killer speech. Hannah was in the wedding party?
00:25:43Yep, yep. When
00:25:45Ashley moved to town after I graduated law school,
00:25:47Hannah was her first friend.
00:25:49She really kind of took her under her wing.
00:25:51Hey,
00:25:53since you're here, you have to join us for Christmas.
00:25:55That's really
00:25:57thoughtful, but I think I'll do my own thing.
00:25:59Which is?
00:26:01I don't know. Probably something in New York.
00:26:03You should be with your family.
00:26:05Okay, well, if you change your mind,
00:26:07you're always welcome.
00:26:09I appreciate that, but I'm looking forward to meeting Ashley another time.
00:26:11No time like the present.
00:26:13The night is young.
00:26:19To make up for the hockey game you're missing this weekend?
00:26:21Sort of.
00:26:23Hey.
00:26:25Hi.
00:26:29Ashley, this is Ryan.
00:26:31So this is the famous Ryan that I've been hearing all about.
00:26:33Ah, I see.
00:26:35My reputation precedes me.
00:26:37I said an old classmate was back
00:26:39in town, that's all.
00:26:41Well, it's great to finally meet you after all these years.
00:26:43Tom says that you own a local
00:26:45bookshop? I do. You should come by and check out
00:26:47our Christmas sale. I'd love to.
00:26:49You won't want to miss our Storytime with Santa event we have next week.
00:26:51Which is?
00:26:53We do a reading of classic Christmas stories
00:26:55for the kids. The Press is actually one of the sponsors.
00:26:57Oh, wow.
00:26:59I haven't seen anything on the website.
00:27:01See, because we don't do it for the publicity.
00:27:03No, I wasn't impl-
00:27:05Do you need
00:27:07any more volunteers?
00:27:09The more the merrier. Thanks, Ryan.
00:27:11Okay, great. So, where do we get some skates?
00:27:13Sorry.
00:27:15Come on.
00:27:19Very protective.
00:27:21Okay.
00:27:23What do I do?
00:27:25What do I do? Come on.
00:27:27You want to race around
00:27:29the rink for old time's sake?
00:27:31What? I think I'm beyond that.
00:27:33Oh, alright. I guess I'll just remain
00:27:35undefeated.
00:27:47Okay.
00:27:49Okay, I think we just
00:27:51call it a draw.
00:27:53Yeah, it's probably
00:27:55for the best for both of us.
00:28:09Good morning. Hey.
00:28:11Ready to face the music tonight?
00:28:13Literally? Yeah.
00:28:15At least it'll be a lot less perilous than ice skating.
00:28:17Oh, come on. Not for you.
00:28:19Weren't you on the hockey team at Pages?
00:28:21You really do know my entire bio, don't you?
00:28:23Well, your company profile was very detailed
00:28:25on their website, so...
00:28:27Oh, so you looked me up online.
00:28:29Got it.
00:28:33But I was just curious about your work.
00:28:39I hope I remember the lyrics.
00:28:41Oh, come on. It'll come back to you.
00:28:43You just have to get back on the saddle.
00:28:45Are you referring
00:28:47to my legendary fall
00:28:49when we took riding lessons?
00:28:51You could never drop that.
00:28:53It's because it's the only thing I was better at than you.
00:28:55That's not true. You were better at me than lots of things,
00:28:57and you still are.
00:28:59Hey, your partner in crime has arrived.
00:29:01Well, it looks like you're all set with Hannah here.
00:29:03Yeah, but I'm glad you made it.
00:29:05Thank you for coming.
00:29:07Thank you for inviting me. Hi, Hannah.
00:29:09Good evening, Angel Falls.
00:29:11I hope you're all feeling the Christmas spirit.
00:29:13Well, tonight
00:29:15we have a very special treat.
00:29:17Without further ado,
00:29:19the church choir
00:29:21is going to lead us
00:29:23in our first carol.
00:29:27Deck the halls with boughs of holly
00:29:29Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:29:31Tis the season to be jolly
00:29:33Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:29:35Don we now our gay apparel
00:29:37Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:29:39Tis the season to be jolly
00:29:41Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:29:43Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:29:45Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:29:47Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:29:49Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:29:51Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:29:53Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:29:55Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:29:57Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:29:59Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:30:01Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:30:03Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:30:05Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:30:07Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:30:09Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:30:11Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:30:13Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:30:15Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:30:17Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:30:19Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:30:21Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:30:23Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
00:30:25Yeah, Dolores, this is Tina Finnegan, author of some of my favorite books.
00:30:28Oh, what a pleasure. Nice to meet you.
00:30:30What have you written?
00:30:31Oh, you would love her books. So many of them are about the magic of Christmas.
00:30:34Well then, maybe you can settle a debate for us.
00:30:38Ribbons or popcorn strings?
00:30:41Well, they're both worthy options.
00:30:43You know, I say ribbons. They're colorful and you can just toss them right on the tree.
00:30:47Wrong. It's popcorn strings.
00:30:50They're delicious and they look good on the tree. It's a double threat. It's a no-brainer.
00:30:53All that needle and threading takes forever. I dare you to put me wrong.
00:30:57Okay, and if I do?
00:30:58Cough me on me until you leave.
00:31:00Throwing a muffin? You got yourself a deal.
00:31:02I don't.
00:31:03See, they've always been like this. They used to babysit my son.
00:31:06They remind me of myself and my husband, Lawrence, when we were dating. It was all teasing.
00:31:10Oh, no, no, no. It's not like that. We're just that.
00:31:13Will your husband be joining us? I would love to meet him.
00:31:16He won't.
00:31:20It was very nice to meet you. I, um...
00:31:23I think I'm going to head home. I'm just feeling a little tired.
00:31:26Thank you for inviting me out.
00:31:28Tina, it's not over yet.
00:31:40So, how was Caroline? Successful?
00:31:43If by successful you mean not spilling hot chocolate on myself, then yes.
00:31:48Actually, Tina ran off before we were able to spend any time with her.
00:31:51Really? Oh, I'm sure you'll get another chance.
00:31:54Yeah, I hope so. I feel like I keep upsetting her, though.
00:31:56How so?
00:31:58Well, and last night she left right after I asked her about her husband.
00:32:02Oh. Look, relationships are sensitive subjects. Just let her share her personal life in her own time.
00:32:08Yeah, you're right. I shouldn't pry.
00:32:11So, besides Tina leaving early, did you at least enjoy yourself?
00:32:14Yeah. Yeah, I did. But I didn't accomplish anything, so...
00:32:17The most rewarding experiences occur when you're trying to achieve something specific.
00:32:21Meaning?
00:32:23Meaning, uh, enjoy the moment and don't worry about the tangible stuff.
00:32:29Deep charge for this wisdom.
00:32:31I'll put it on your tab.
00:32:34Oh, oh, by the way, I bought way too many decorations.
00:32:40Think you can use any of these?
00:32:42I've already decorated, but that's really generous.
00:32:44You know what? Take them anyway. You never know when the mood's gonna strike.
00:32:47Okay.
00:33:15Ha ha ha!
00:33:17What are you doing out in the cold?
00:33:20I don't know. Sometimes I like to let my ideas marinate in the fresh air.
00:33:24I'm trying to figure out what direction to take the press.
00:33:26That's funny.
00:33:27Oh, you think it's silly, don't you?
00:33:29No. I was doing the same thing.
00:33:31Oh. So you weren't just talking to yourself back there?
00:33:34No. I was preparing for a job interview.
00:33:36Yeah, um, how come you left Pages? I mean, it seems like you were climbing the ladder.
00:33:40I was, but then we got taken over by a bigger company, and everything just changed.
00:33:44Changed how so?
00:33:46The, uh, the culture became a lot more corporate.
00:33:49What?
00:33:51Okay, yes, I do care about the bottom line, but I felt my integrity slipping, and that's important to me.
00:33:57Is this new job in publishing, too?
00:33:59No, it's in software, but marketing is marketing, right?
00:34:02Look, Ryan, what are you passionate about?
00:34:04That's a good question.
00:34:07I don't know. After school, I started at Pages, and now you know the rest.
00:34:14You know, it's kind of getting a little chilly out, so I think I'm gonna head back to work.
00:34:18But, um, listen, good luck with your job interview.
00:34:21Thanks.
00:34:22Sure.
00:34:31Hey, I just came by to drop this off.
00:34:33What is happening in here?
00:34:36I told you we should have just bought the cookies like last year.
00:34:39This is a disaster.
00:34:41I thought it would be more special if we made them ourselves.
00:34:45Oh, it's just a baking emergency.
00:34:47Just?
00:34:48You know what, these cookies are for the Storytime with Santa event this afternoon, and we have no cookies, and you...
00:34:53You can't have Santa without cookies.
00:34:56Actually, I may be able to help.
00:34:59You know how to bake.
00:35:01Not me.
00:35:06Okay.
00:35:18Hey, do you ladies think you can help ice these?
00:35:21Yeah.
00:35:22Is that good?
00:35:23For sure. We are so grateful to you and for Ryan for bringing you to our rescue.
00:35:27He seems like quite the gentleman.
00:35:29Yeah, he did come through for us today.
00:35:31Hannah is always saying she wishes chivalry would make a comeback.
00:35:34Well, considering my bad luck with dating, I'm just not sure it exists anymore.
00:35:37Is it possible that your ideal match checklist is a bit unrealistic?
00:35:41Okay, you know what?
00:35:43If it is unrealistic to want a guy who's respectful, who can make me laugh, and who supports my ambitions, then I will gladly stay single.
00:35:50What do you think, Miss Finnegan?
00:35:51Yeah, am I aiming too high?
00:35:53Oh, well, first of all, call me Tina, please.
00:35:56And no, not at all.
00:35:58My Lawrence, he was exactly like you described.
00:36:02Was?
00:36:05Yeah.
00:36:07He passed away six months ago.
00:36:15I'm so sorry for your loss.
00:36:17He sounds like a wonderful man.
00:36:20We had a beautiful life together.
00:36:23But, you know, my advice to you is don't settle.
00:36:26Yes, ma'am. I agree.
00:36:29You know, these are perfect.
00:36:31You should come by to the party to see everybody enjoy your treats.
00:36:34Yeah.
00:36:35I don't know. I was planning on staying in tonight.
00:36:39Oh.
00:36:40Well, you could read one of your favorite stories.
00:36:42I would be thrilled to put you on the list of presenters.
00:36:45I'll think about stopping by.
00:36:50Okay.
00:36:53Oh, yes.
00:36:55Okay.
00:36:57Right? They look so good.
00:37:00I'm so happy with that.
00:37:01Ryan McDonald reporting for duty.
00:37:03Great timing.
00:37:05I just finished rewriting the story assignments.
00:37:07Oh, that's great.
00:37:08And just so you know, I've been practicing my Jack Frost voice all night.
00:37:11So it's...
00:37:12That may have been in vain.
00:37:14Our friends Gabby and Jack got called out of town last minute.
00:37:17His aunt took ill.
00:37:18Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
00:37:19But what does it have to do with me?
00:37:21Oh, you and Hannah are going to take over for them.
00:37:23You're doing Twas the Night Before Christmas.
00:37:25And...
00:37:27This is your costume.
00:37:30I was not aware of the dress code.
00:37:32How come you get off the hook?
00:37:34Oh, I'm not off the hook.
00:37:35Wow, that is...
00:37:36Glorious.
00:37:37You look good.
00:37:38I know.
00:37:39I stand corrected.
00:37:40Yeah.
00:37:41Hey, by the way, how did it go with Tina?
00:37:43Oh, well, you know, she saved the day.
00:37:45But listen, I learned that she lost her husband recently.
00:37:47Did you know that?
00:37:49No.
00:37:50Yeah.
00:37:51Oh, that's awful.
00:37:53Yeah, so I'm hoping that there's something we can do to maybe cheer her up a little.
00:37:56There she is.
00:37:57Hi, Tina.
00:37:58Hi.
00:37:59Hey, uh, we're just...
00:38:00We're just about to get started.
00:38:02Hi.
00:38:03These are great.
00:38:04This looks fantastic.
00:38:07Twas the night before Christmas.
00:38:09And all through the house.
00:38:11Not a creature was stirring.
00:38:13Not even a mouse.
00:38:14The stockings were hung.
00:38:16By the chimney with care.
00:38:17In hopes that...
00:38:18St. Nicholas.
00:38:19Would soon be there.
00:38:21Yes.
00:38:23Happy Christmas to all.
00:38:25And to all a good night.
00:38:31Mr. Santa, can I give you a message?
00:38:34Of course, little girl.
00:38:36I'm going to my grandma's for Christmas.
00:38:38And I wanted you to have my address so you could find me.
00:38:42As long as you've been a good little girl, Santa will find you no matter where you are.
00:38:48I've been good, Santa.
00:38:50I promise.
00:38:51I've been so good with them.
00:38:53Ah, then you'll be on my nice list.
00:38:56Now don't forget to leave some cookies out for Santa.
00:39:01Okay, well, I think we have one last story.
00:39:04Actually, could I read something?
00:39:06Sure, by all means.
00:39:14Hi, kids.
00:39:16I'd like to share a story that my husband and I always enjoy during the holidays.
00:39:21A long time ago, in a gingerbread land, there were two elves.
00:39:36Merry Christmas.
00:39:38Hey, Anthony.
00:39:39Ryan.
00:39:40What are you up to?
00:39:41Oh, I am just exploring and meeting new people.
00:39:44Ah, well, you know, soon you'll know everything about them.
00:39:46They'll know everything about you.
00:39:48It's the nature of a small town.
00:39:49But does that bother you?
00:39:50I don't know.
00:39:51It took me a couple of days to get acclimated.
00:39:53But now I kind of look forward to running into a familiar face, case in point, yourself.
00:39:57You know, I haven't completely gotten my bearings yet.
00:39:59So if you think of any gems I should see, please let me know.
00:40:02Actually, I haven't gotten fully reacquainted with Angel Falls yet.
00:40:05It's been a while since I thought about all the details.
00:40:07That's a complicated thing about memories, isn't it?
00:40:10Sometimes it seems easier to avoid them rather than face the pain they can cause.
00:40:14Yeah, I've certainly been guilty of that.
00:40:18But when we do that, we miss out on all the joy those memories can also bring.
00:40:22Right?
00:40:23Yeah, that's true.
00:40:24Well, have a great day.
00:40:35I wanted to return this.
00:40:37Oh, finished it already?
00:40:39And enjoyed it, no less?
00:40:40Yeah.
00:40:41Now you've got to let me recommend something.
00:40:43Okay, fine. Fair is fair.
00:40:44Oh, really?
00:40:45Yeah.
00:40:46Okay. In that case, I'll have a pile of sci-fi books and action movies on your desk.
00:40:51Bye tomorrow.
00:40:52Okay, you can bring one thing.
00:40:54Fine.
00:40:56Gosh, the Christmas celebrations Tina described in her book are so elaborate.
00:41:01Yeah, I know.
00:41:02Which is ironic, seeing how we've had to convince her to come to any seasonal event.
00:41:09You know, I have an idea. What are you doing tomorrow?
00:41:13No plans.
00:41:16Alright, should we get this tree to the car?
00:41:18Yes, okay.
00:41:20You take the top.
00:41:25You know what? I've never been an athlete.
00:41:27Oh, yeah, I know. I remember you in gym class.
00:41:30I'm not going to lie, a toddler could catch better than you could.
00:41:33You know what? I handed out that water like a pro.
00:41:36You're good at everything you do.
00:41:39So, what are you into these days besides working for the press?
00:41:43You know, museums, concerts, theater.
00:41:46Actually, I go to New York a lot to catch the new shows.
00:41:49What? You go to New York? You don't call me?
00:41:52It's because I'm always in and out so fast.
00:41:54Next time you should call me. I'll go to a show with you.
00:41:57I mean, unless you've got somebody else that you'd rather go with.
00:42:01Are you asking me if I have a boyfriend?
00:42:03No, I don't. I've always been kind of unlucky in love.
00:42:07I've actually kind of given up looking for that special person, so...
00:42:11Yeah, yeah, I get that.
00:42:13It's hard to find somebody who really understands you, who you can trust.
00:42:17Have you? Found someone? I mean...
00:42:21Nope. Maybe someday.
00:42:25Yeah, we can't all be lucky like Tina.
00:42:28Seems like Lawrence was her ideal match.
00:42:30Yeah.
00:42:32Well, should we try this again?
00:42:34Yeah.
00:42:36Lift with the legs. I believe in you.
00:42:40One of us does.
00:42:47What is all this?
00:42:49We're here to give the house a Christmas makeover.
00:42:51Yeah, we figured anyone who could depict the perfect Christmas deserves one herself.
00:42:55There's really no need to do this.
00:42:57Oh, yes there is. You deserve the full holiday experience.
00:43:00Yeah, and we're going to take care of everything.
00:43:02It's our way of saying thank you for all the joy you've brought us this season.
00:43:05So I guess you're coming inside today.
00:43:07I thought he was worried he'd get stuck listening to all my stories.
00:43:10Well, the truth is that I thought it would be hard to come into the house after all this time, but...
00:43:17I think I'm ready.
00:43:19Okay. Let's do this.
00:43:28This is perfect.
00:43:29Yeah, right? Look at this.
00:43:31Please.
00:43:32Adorable mama and baby.
00:43:36Are you okay?
00:43:37Yeah, I'm fine.
00:43:39Being in here brings back a lot of memories.
00:43:42Our family's shared so many happy times here over the years.
00:43:45Well, feel free to look around.
00:43:48Hey, you were right, by the way.
00:43:49This popcorn string really makes for some tasty decor.
00:43:53I tried to tell you.
00:43:56Aw.
00:43:58What a beautiful couple.
00:44:01Hey, was that one taken in Angel Falls?
00:44:03It was.
00:44:05Lawrence grew up here.
00:44:07Is that why you came back to town?
00:44:09Yeah.
00:44:10Being here makes me feel closer to him.
00:44:12I know what you mean.
00:44:14Keeping in touch with Leslie, that's Hannah's mom.
00:44:18It's always been important to me.
00:44:20Makes me feel closer to town.
00:44:22I didn't realize that.
00:44:24Angel Falls seems like an idyllic place to grow up.
00:44:27Lawrence loved it here.
00:44:29And you? Do you think you'll make it your permanent home?
00:44:33I'm not sure anywhere is going to feel like home to me again.
00:44:36Well, when it feels right, you'll know you're home.
00:44:39Yeah, you know, maybe you just need to explore the town some more
00:44:41and figure out why Lawrence loved it so much.
00:44:44Like you said in Memories for Christmas.
00:44:46Home isn't a place on the map, it's a feeling in your heart.
00:44:50You do have a way with words.
00:44:51I used to, anyway.
00:44:53I'm afraid the proverbial ink has run dry.
00:44:56Well, then, maybe you'd like to read something that Hannah's worked on.
00:45:00She's an amazing fiction editor.
00:45:02That doesn't surprise me.
00:45:03You read novels from the press?
00:45:05Yeah, your mom sends me copies.
00:45:06You have a great instinct.
00:45:08I can tell.
00:45:09Yeah, but, I mean, we don't have any sci-fi.
00:45:11I know, but I want to support you.
00:45:15Support the press, I mean.
00:45:19Oh.
00:45:20Well, um...
00:45:21Thanks.
00:45:25We should, uh, finish decorating the tree.
00:45:28Yeah.
00:45:29I'll be right back.
00:45:33Do you think that I said something to upset her again?
00:45:37I don't know.
00:45:43Wow.
00:45:45That's beautiful.
00:45:47Lawrence's old family heirloom.
00:45:48Who wants to put it on the tree?
00:45:50Oh, no.
00:45:51No.
00:45:52We couldn't.
00:45:53No.
00:45:54No, we couldn't.
00:45:55Here, here.
00:45:56You do the honors.
00:46:18Hi, I'm Maxine.
00:46:20First off, I want to thank you for the interview and the opportunity.
00:46:22Well, your resume was extremely impressive.
00:46:24And the reference we received from Pages was glowing.
00:46:27Well, that's good to hear.
00:46:29As for us, we have hundreds of employees across multiple offices nationwide.
00:46:32You'll be reporting to a team of project managers,
00:46:35marketing execs, creative directors,
00:46:37and a number of other people.
00:46:39You'll also be reporting to a number of other people.
00:46:41You'll be reporting to a team of project managers,
00:46:43marketing execs, creative directors,
00:46:45and a number of other people.
00:46:46You'll be reporting to a team of project managers,
00:46:47marketing execs, creative directors,
00:46:49and we'll have an excellent support staff at your disposal
00:46:51should you need them.
00:46:53I want to discuss...
00:46:56Good morning, Hannah.
00:46:58You're looking chipper.
00:47:00You were right, by the way.
00:47:03Uh, can you be more specific?
00:47:06Well, Ryan and I spent some time with Tina
00:47:08without any agenda, and she really opened up.
00:47:10So, can we classify it as a successful experience?
00:47:13Yeah, I think we can.
00:47:15And it was such an honor, you know,
00:47:17to learn about her, I mean,
00:47:19especially because I'm such a fan of her work.
00:47:21You know, maybe you can apply this new philosophy
00:47:23towards others.
00:47:25You know, actually, Ryan opened up, too,
00:47:27and he's surprisingly a skillful tree trimmer,
00:47:29by the way.
00:47:31It sounds like you made a good team.
00:47:33You know, joining forces to collaborate
00:47:35can be an excellent idea.
00:47:43Well, well.
00:47:45Hey.
00:47:47How are you doing right now?
00:47:49Oh, mostly.
00:47:51But I wanted to get the perfect gift for my parents,
00:47:53so I had to buy them a return a few times.
00:47:55What about that whole
00:47:57it's the thought that counts thing?
00:47:59Oh, come on.
00:48:01That is something that people
00:48:03with no gift-giving imagination say.
00:48:05Wow, that is harsh, but true.
00:48:07Yeah, true.
00:48:09I hope my aunt and uncle like what I'm sending them.
00:48:11I'll give you a consultation on your parents' gift.
00:48:13On the house.
00:48:15On the gifts?
00:48:17I thought you would never ask.
00:48:19Okay, listen.
00:48:21I'm not sure that I'm willing to take the risk
00:48:23on that kind of expansion,
00:48:25but I would like the full picture.
00:48:27What are you so worried about?
00:48:29Rolling the dice and putting the entire company
00:48:31in financial jeopardy.
00:48:33No big deal.
00:48:35Hannah.
00:48:37You are so talented,
00:48:39and you're passionate about your job.
00:48:41There's no reason that you can't take it
00:48:43to the next level and be successful.
00:48:45I don't know.
00:48:47Because even if Tina doesn't come on board,
00:48:49there are other writers you can foster.
00:48:51Anyone would be happy to work with you.
00:48:54Wow, that's...
00:48:56that's really kind of you to say.
00:48:59Um, listen, I...
00:49:01I read that statistical thing
00:49:03that you emailed me.
00:49:05Oh, yeah, and?
00:49:07And the numbers added up.
00:49:09Pun intended.
00:49:11You know, you're really savvy with numbers.
00:49:13Wait, wait, wait.
00:49:15Was that a compliment?
00:49:17Consider it your early Christmas gift, okay?
00:49:19Thank you, you're so kind.
00:49:21You know, I think I might overhaul
00:49:23this store after the holidays.
00:49:25Change things up a bit.
00:49:27You should ask Ryan for tips
00:49:29on what to do with your display.
00:49:31Okay. Interesting.
00:49:33What? Why is that interesting?
00:49:35You don't want any suggestions?
00:49:37I'm just surprised that you're suggesting Ryan to me.
00:49:39Oh, well, you know,
00:49:41he's not so bad after all.
00:49:43It's a Christmas miracle.
00:49:45Oh, geez, where were you?
00:49:48Oh, hey, uh, that's actually on me.
00:49:51You did convince me about the popcorn.
00:49:54A woman of her word.
00:49:56Yeah, and you know what?
00:49:58Two muffins as well.
00:50:00Wow, thank you.
00:50:02Yeah.
00:50:04Would you excuse me for a second?
00:50:06Yeah, of course.
00:50:08Hi.
00:50:10Uh...
00:50:12Hi, Maxine, good to hear from you.
00:50:14Ryan, congratulations.
00:50:16We'd love to offer you the position.
00:50:18That's amazing.
00:50:20Thank you so much.
00:50:22Um...
00:50:25Can I let you know?
00:50:27Okay.
00:50:29But either way, I'm going to need
00:50:31an answer before Christmas.
00:50:33Of course, I understand.
00:50:35And, um, thanks again.
00:50:40Hey, here you go.
00:50:44Okay?
00:50:46Yeah, it was just the software company.
00:50:48They had a few more questions.
00:50:50It's promising, right?
00:50:52I think so.
00:50:55What do you think of this new development?
00:50:58There's plenty of time before Christmas.
00:51:01Everything is going to work out just as it should.
00:51:10I have some great news.
00:51:12Okay, well, don't leave me hanging.
00:51:14These are the last documents to go.
00:51:16Really?
00:51:18I thought the process was going to take more time.
00:51:20I knew you were anxious to be done with it,
00:51:22so I had a few things expedited.
00:51:24Just signings.
00:51:26All right.
00:51:28And then, um, what happens next?
00:51:30Now the estate belongs to you.
00:51:32So if you want to sell the house,
00:51:34the decision is yours.
00:51:36And if you want, you can head back to New York
00:51:38for Christmas, like you planned.
00:51:42Well, this is, uh...
00:51:45This is great news.
00:51:52Hey, honey.
00:51:54Hi.
00:51:56What's up?
00:51:58Well, two things.
00:52:00First, I've decided to be more welcoming of Ryan's feedback.
00:52:02He and I are actually meeting later
00:52:04to discuss the options for the press,
00:52:06and then I will be ready to present my proposal
00:52:08for next year's slate.
00:52:10Terrific.
00:52:12What's the second thing?
00:52:14Sure.
00:52:16What's the agenda?
00:52:18No agenda, just family time.
00:52:20Sounds wonderful.
00:52:25Everything all right?
00:52:28Actually, I'm not sure.
00:52:31Between you and me,
00:52:33I, uh...
00:52:35I got a job offer from the software company.
00:52:37Oh.
00:52:40Does this mean that you'll be headed back to New York?
00:52:42Yeah, I guess soon.
00:52:44I, um...
00:52:46I got my apartment there.
00:52:48I got this new job waiting for me.
00:52:50It just seems like the most sensible thing to do.
00:52:54The sensible thing isn't always the right thing.
00:52:56What do you want to do?
00:53:02Um...
00:53:04I... I don't know.
00:53:07I've just been...
00:53:08going through the motions for so long
00:53:10I haven't really stopped to think about it.
00:53:13Well, sometimes it helps
00:53:15to bounce ideas off another person.
00:53:18Yeah, that's not really my style.
00:53:21Just, uh...
00:53:23I've been relying on myself for so long,
00:53:25I...
00:53:27I don't even remember
00:53:29to ask other people for advice.
00:53:31Well,
00:53:33suit yourself.
00:53:35But it can be helpful.
00:53:36But it can be refreshing
00:53:38to put your guard down,
00:53:40let someone else in.
00:53:51Oh.
00:53:53Welcome to my humble abode.
00:53:57Chocolate?
00:53:59Yeah, that would be great.
00:54:02So just to confirm,
00:54:04you like books, right?
00:54:06Just my favourite thing.
00:54:08Yeah, me too.
00:54:10They've always given me a lot of comfort.
00:54:12Is that why you applied to Pages?
00:54:15Uh...
00:54:17Well, every time I would visit my aunt and uncle
00:54:19my face would always be in a book
00:54:21trying to keep my mind off things.
00:54:23And then, um...
00:54:25one day my uncle suggested
00:54:27that I turn it into something productive.
00:54:29One day you're studying business and then...
00:54:31all of a sudden you get my dream job.
00:54:33Dream job?
00:54:34Well, I applied for everything in New York.
00:54:37Any excuse not to return to Angel Falls
00:54:39and have to live in that house.
00:54:41Yeah, but...
00:54:43Come on, Ryan.
00:54:45You know how much that job meant to me.
00:54:47Well, I asked the interviewer about you.
00:54:49They said you were amazing
00:54:51but that all you could talk about
00:54:53was returning to the press.
00:54:55I thought you'd turned it down.
00:54:57Are you serious?
00:54:59No, that they never even offered it to me.
00:55:01I didn't know that.
00:55:02Wow, I thought you just dazzled them
00:55:04with your interview skills.
00:55:06You know, I've actually, um...
00:55:08been holding this against you
00:55:10for a really long time.
00:55:12I wish you would have said something.
00:55:14God, I feel horrible.
00:55:16No, I feel horrible.
00:55:18I just...
00:55:20I don't know, I was embarrassed, you know?
00:55:22I always felt like I was in second place.
00:55:24I just, I thought...
00:55:26things came so easy to you.
00:55:28No.
00:55:30Trust me, they did not.
00:55:32In all fairness,
00:55:34I should have talked to you before I applied, so...
00:55:36No, no, hey, you had a lot going on back then
00:55:38and I completely understand
00:55:40how overwhelmed you must have been.
00:55:42Yeah, I was, but...
00:55:44I would never do anything to hurt you.
00:55:47I'm just sorry that you've had
00:55:49that impression of me for so long.
00:55:51No, I'm sorry I painted you
00:55:53as a villain this whole time.
00:55:55You know what?
00:55:57You...
00:55:59are just like the protagonist
00:56:00from Poinsettia Lane.
00:56:02Wait, wait.
00:56:04You've had time to read more of Tina's books?
00:56:06Yeah, I actually have a confession to make.
00:56:08Um...
00:56:10I've read all her books.
00:56:12Are you serious?
00:56:14Well, don't you remember
00:56:16who introduced you to her work?
00:56:18Oh, my gosh, I...
00:56:24I completely forgot your mom gave me this.
00:56:27I miss her.
00:56:28Both of them.
00:56:31Yeah.
00:56:34So, Tina, uh,
00:56:36why didn't you just say you liked her books?
00:56:38Uh, well, when I found out
00:56:40that Tina was my tenant,
00:56:42I didn't want to bring it up with her
00:56:44because I didn't want to embarrass her, so...
00:56:46I just kind of played it cool
00:56:48and everything just sort of
00:56:50spiraled out of control.
00:56:52Wait, are you telling me
00:56:54that Ryan McDonald has insecurities?
00:56:56Hannah, everyone does.
00:56:58No, he never seemed insecure to me.
00:57:00Well, then, uh,
00:57:02my efforts must have paid off.
00:57:05Man, I...
00:57:07I don't know what to say.
00:57:09This is just...
00:57:11this is a lot to take in.
00:57:13Yeah.
00:57:15Do you want to go for a walk?
00:57:17Yeah.
00:57:19Sure.
00:57:21With your creative vision
00:57:23and my cost-effective strategy,
00:57:25this could totally work.
00:57:26That makes, like, a lot of sense.
00:57:28I probably should have consulted you
00:57:30a few days ago.
00:57:32Oh! Oh!
00:57:34Yeah.
00:57:36Hey, uh, how are things going?
00:57:38Did you settle things
00:57:40with the, uh, software company?
00:57:42Not yet. We're still in talks.
00:57:44It's the job that you want, though, right?
00:57:46I don't even know.
00:57:48What do you think?
00:57:50I don't know.
00:57:52I think you should do
00:57:54whatever makes you feel
00:57:56comfortable for you, or...
00:57:58Not sure, but probably not.
00:58:00Figure it out.
00:58:02Just follow your heart.
00:58:04Listen, um, can we...
00:58:06can we pop in there really quick?
00:58:08Yeah, for sure.
00:58:10Great. I need to pick up
00:58:12some things for the toy drive.
00:58:14Oh, that's tonight?
00:58:16Yeah.
00:58:18Oh, I gotta get something, too.
00:58:20Thank you for reminding me.
00:58:22What would you do without me?
00:58:24I'd like to say
00:58:26thank you for everything.
00:58:30There you go.
00:58:32That'll keep you warm.
00:58:34Okay, great.
00:58:36Hey, check it out.
00:58:38Tina!
00:58:40So good to see you out.
00:58:42Well, Hannah gave me her number,
00:58:44and I invited her to come along.
00:58:46You know, it turns out
00:58:48Dolores and Gloria knew Lawrence
00:58:50when they were growing up.
00:58:52Oh, yeah, and he conducted
00:58:54the craziest experiments
00:58:56on them.
00:58:58Those look great.
00:59:00Aren't they?
00:59:02Tina is a fastidious rapper.
00:59:04And quite the storyteller,
00:59:06as you can imagine.
00:59:08We're going to do Poinsettia Lane
00:59:10in our next book club.
00:59:12Hey, hey, you two,
00:59:14why don't you join us?
00:59:16Yes, sure.
00:59:18Are you wrapping all ribbon?
00:59:20That sounds like a plan.
00:59:22Let's get you set up.
00:59:24Okay.
00:59:26Mind if I snap a pic of you two
00:59:28for the Angel Falls Gazette?
00:59:30Sure.
00:59:32Okay, let's go over there.
00:59:34Have fun.
00:59:40That could be the cover
00:59:42of my next book.
00:59:44I mean, if there was a next book.
00:59:57You two, and Merry Christmas.
00:59:59Hannah.
01:00:01Oh, something troubling you?
01:00:03Have you ever misread a situation
01:00:06only to find out years later
01:00:08that you were completely wrong?
01:00:10As a matter of fact, yes,
01:00:12on more than one occasion.
01:00:14In this case, is the truth
01:00:16better or worse than you first thought?
01:00:18Better, but also really surprising.
01:00:20Well, if you're asking for my advice,
01:00:22I think I'll need a few more details.
01:00:24It's about Ryan.
01:00:26Oh.
01:00:35You know we go way back, right?
01:00:37Yeah, I gathered that, yes.
01:00:39Well, all this time,
01:00:41I've been blaming him for something
01:00:43that he has nothing to do with,
01:00:45and the insecurities have been in my head.
01:00:47I just never realized
01:00:49how much it was affecting me.
01:00:51Well, insecurities have a way
01:00:53of making us afraid of taking risks.
01:00:54I've just been so afraid of failure
01:00:56that I've been holding myself back.
01:00:58David, so you have the awareness now.
01:01:00So, you can stop blaming Ryan
01:01:02and face your self-doubts head-on instead.
01:01:11Hey.
01:01:13Hey.
01:01:15Tina said you'd be dropping by.
01:01:17Yeah, Tina's giving me a baking lesson.
01:01:19Well, just so you know,
01:01:21I'm available to sample anything you may need.
01:01:22Oh, noted.
01:01:24Hey, you didn't respond to my text, by the way.
01:01:26I invited you over to my place tonight.
01:01:28I'm having my parents over
01:01:30for a pre-Christmas dinner.
01:01:32Yeah, I didn't want to impose.
01:01:34Don't be ridiculous.
01:01:36I mean, come on,
01:01:38you're basically an honorary pressman.
01:01:40Okay.
01:01:42Well, can I at least bring my famous
01:01:44I-bought-it-at-the-grocery-store Christmas ham?
01:01:46You know, I was hoping you would.
01:01:49Hey, stop distracting my new student.
01:01:52Okay, I'll leave you to it.
01:01:54I like shortbread.
01:01:56Okay, see you later.
01:01:59Hey.
01:02:01I made us some tea.
01:02:03Oh.
01:02:05And I thought we would start with gingerbread today.
01:02:07Oh, perfect. That sounds good.
01:02:09Hopefully I can impress Ryan
01:02:11with my gingerbread-making skills.
01:02:13You want to tell me
01:02:15what's going on between you two?
01:02:17There's nothing to tell.
01:02:19Oh, honey,
01:02:20I may have quit the game,
01:02:22but I've been a professional romantic
01:02:24for over two decades.
01:02:26I have no flirtation when I sense it.
01:02:28Okay, well, I regret to inform you
01:02:30that your senses are way off.
01:02:32Okay.
01:02:34Let's just say I'm not convinced.
01:02:36Look, it is true, okay?
01:02:38I was hoping that I'd meet someone
01:02:40like the leading men in your books,
01:02:42but I'm just not sure
01:02:44that the thoughtful, generous heroes
01:02:46you describe exist in real life.
01:02:48Well,
01:02:50they might be well-established
01:02:52and they might be put
01:02:54in extreme circumstances,
01:02:56but they were all rooted in reality.
01:02:58Based on Lawrence?
01:03:02A lot of the time, yes.
01:03:06Well,
01:03:08I'm just saying
01:03:10that I've never fanned a man
01:03:12that measures up to your words.
01:03:16There will never be another like him.
01:03:19He was my everything.
01:03:22He was my
01:03:24beginning,
01:03:26my middle...
01:03:34Wow.
01:03:37You know, I'll tell you,
01:03:39no one enjoys a good story more than I do,
01:03:41but sometimes you do have to put down your book
01:03:44so you can see what's right in front of you.
01:03:46Hey, what are you doing tomorrow?
01:03:48My family's hosting a party for the press.
01:03:50Isn't that an office event?
01:03:52Technically, yeah,
01:03:54but, I mean, we invite everyone,
01:03:56and we would love for you to be there.
01:03:58You're very kind.
01:04:00What is that? Outcast?
01:04:02Yeah.
01:04:04Wow.
01:04:06I told you I'm not good at baking.
01:04:08This was wonderful, honey.
01:04:10I could not eat another bite.
01:04:12Listen, I know that I didn't want
01:04:13to talk about business tonight,
01:04:15but there is something I want to say.
01:04:18I've been afraid of taking a leap at the press,
01:04:21but after a lot of encouragement and collaboration,
01:04:24I think I'm ready.
01:04:26When Ryan first suggested
01:04:28that we expand the fiction department,
01:04:30I didn't think it was feasible.
01:04:32Neither did we.
01:04:34What do you think now?
01:04:36Well, after seeing the research,
01:04:38I think that the company is more than capable
01:04:40of taking on the challenge.
01:04:41So what's next?
01:04:43Okay, if we put our resources together,
01:04:45I think that we could expand our fiction department
01:04:47and sign new authors to our roster.
01:04:49So no more cookbooks or travel guides?
01:04:52Well, it's a bigger risk, but with a bigger reward.
01:04:55And I think it's the right choice,
01:04:57creatively and financially.
01:04:59So if you say you're sure,
01:05:04I say let's do it.
01:05:07We can tell everybody at the party tomorrow.
01:05:09Thanks, Mom.
01:05:11Okay.
01:05:13Well, that was fun, don't you think?
01:05:16Why do you sound so surprised?
01:05:18Your parents are great.
01:05:20You're lucky to have them.
01:05:22Yeah, well, I'm sorry
01:05:24if you haven't had the support that I've had.
01:05:27Oh.
01:05:29Well, I know it's not the same,
01:05:31but my aunt and uncle have always been there for me
01:05:33if I need somebody to talk to.
01:05:35Yeah, well, so am I.
01:05:36I mean, if you want to.
01:05:42I just may take you up on that.
01:05:49Well, I'll leave you to it.
01:05:52Oh, hang on.
01:05:54Just...
01:05:56Here.
01:05:58Oh, no.
01:06:00What?
01:06:02I didn't get you anything.
01:06:04No, it's okay.
01:06:06It's just, you know, it's...
01:06:08Are you sure?
01:06:10Yeah, it's just, look, it's, um...
01:06:12It's just a little something
01:06:14for you to remember the town.
01:06:17I just want you to know that, you know,
01:06:20you can always come home to Angel Falls
01:06:22if you want to.
01:06:25Do you like it?
01:06:27I love it.
01:06:30You know, it's early.
01:06:32Do you want to get a hot chocolate?
01:06:34Yeah.
01:06:36That sounds good.
01:06:38Okay.
01:06:43You know, you really should get the full
01:06:45Angel Falls Christmas experience.
01:06:48You all right?
01:06:50I'm okay.
01:06:59Okay.
01:07:03You two lovebirds, ready for a ride.
01:07:05Oh.
01:07:07Why not, uh, um...
01:07:09Sure.
01:07:28You know, if I end up at this software company,
01:07:31I'm really going to miss this town.
01:07:33If?
01:07:35Well, I realize that
01:07:38you're so passionate about your job
01:07:40because you love it.
01:07:43Yeah?
01:07:45I want that for myself.
01:07:47Really?
01:07:49Yeah.
01:07:51Well, I think that's great.
01:07:53I mean, everyone should do
01:07:55what they appreciate most.
01:07:57I see that now.
01:07:59I think that you have inspired me
01:08:01to be inspired.
01:08:04So, um,
01:08:06thank you for that.
01:08:08Well, you know, you encouraged me
01:08:10to get out of my comfort zone,
01:08:12so thanks goes both ways.
01:08:18Thanks for riding with us, folks.
01:08:23Hey, you two.
01:08:25Hey.
01:08:27How come you all look so sad?
01:08:28Hey, how come you all look so serious?
01:08:30We're just a little sad about Tina.
01:08:32Why? What happened?
01:08:34She left Angel Falls.
01:08:36No, we have to talk to her.
01:08:38She's already booked on a 9 p.m. bus
01:08:40to New York.
01:08:42But what are we going to do?
01:08:47She thinks she's making a mistake.
01:08:50Anthony.
01:08:52Hello, my friends.
01:08:54Oh, you both look quite upset.
01:08:56Is everything all right?
01:08:58Not really.
01:09:00We just found out Tina's leaving town
01:09:02with only three days till Christmas.
01:09:04She won't answer our phone calls.
01:09:06I mean, I don't know,
01:09:08maybe we were being too pushy.
01:09:10Do you think we drove her away?
01:09:12Sometimes an impulsive reaction
01:09:14can really be a mask for something underneath.
01:09:16Well, that's right.
01:09:18I know she was putting up walls
01:09:20because she was heartbroken, but...
01:09:23I don't think Tina retired
01:09:25because she has nothing left to write.
01:09:26Oh, my gosh.
01:09:28Do you think we still have time to catch her?
01:09:30It's worth a shot.
01:09:32Okay.
01:09:46Oh, no, we missed it.
01:09:48Oh, I just wish...
01:09:50What?
01:09:52I don't know, I just really wish
01:09:54we could have been there for her,
01:09:56but...
01:09:58Are you two taking a trip?
01:10:00You're not on the bus.
01:10:02Oh, no.
01:10:04I decided to take the next one.
01:10:06I was actually just coming to find you.
01:10:08I...
01:10:10After all you've done for me,
01:10:12I couldn't leave without saying a proper goodbye.
01:10:14Well, do you have to leave at all?
01:10:16I'm sorry, being here
01:10:18for Christmas without Lawrence
01:10:20is just too painful.
01:10:22Tina...
01:10:23Do you think Christmas is going to be hard
01:10:25without Lawrence,
01:10:27no matter where you are?
01:10:29Running isn't the answer.
01:10:31It's taken me over a decade
01:10:33to figure that out for myself.
01:10:35We think that you should stay here
01:10:37and be a part of this community.
01:10:40I just...
01:10:42I don't know where I belong now.
01:10:44You belong in Angel Falls.
01:10:47Being in Lawrence's hometown
01:10:49has just brought up so many memories for me.
01:10:51Now you can face those memories
01:10:53and remember all the wonderful times
01:10:55that you had together.
01:10:57And we know you miss Lawrence,
01:10:59but Tina, you deserve to be surrounded
01:11:01by people who care about you.
01:11:06Well, you've rendered this writer speechless.
01:11:10No one should be alone for the holidays.
01:11:13Lawrence would say the same thing.
01:11:17Boy, when you two team up,
01:11:18you're certainly persuasive.
01:11:20Does that mean that you're going to stay?
01:11:23I should at least stay for a while.
01:11:28Well, then,
01:11:30first order of business on the calendar
01:11:32is our party tomorrow.
01:11:34I wouldn't miss it.
01:11:49Hi, everybody.
01:11:51I want to welcome you
01:11:53to the Printed Press Christmas Party.
01:11:57We've had an exceptional year
01:11:59and our community has grown closer than ever.
01:12:01We've seen some new faces
01:12:03and some old friends returning.
01:12:05At the Printed Press,
01:12:07our team and our supporters
01:12:09mean so much to us.
01:12:11So on behalf of the Pressman family
01:12:13and everyone at the Printed Press,
01:12:15here's to a happy holiday
01:12:16and an exceptional new year.
01:12:20Merry Christmas, everybody.
01:12:28So that's the offer from the software company?
01:12:31Yes.
01:12:33It's very generous
01:12:35and there's a potential for growth.
01:12:37They must really want you on their team.
01:12:39Not that I blame them.
01:12:43And they want me to come in
01:12:44immediately.
01:12:46Can you believe that?
01:12:48It's very difficult to walk away
01:12:50from an opportunity like this.
01:12:52Yes, it sure is.
01:12:54So, I don't know.
01:12:56I've got to get out of here soon
01:12:58and sort things out.
01:13:00Are you okay?
01:13:02What's going on?
01:13:04It doesn't matter.
01:13:06Tonight's all about celebrating
01:13:08the Press and the holidays.
01:13:10You've pulled off
01:13:12a terrific party, Hannah.
01:13:14It's the sweetest card.
01:13:16I think you should read it.
01:13:18Honestly, I think we may have
01:13:20another budding writer for you,
01:13:22Chef H.
01:13:24Sorry to interrupt.
01:13:26Can I steal Hannah for a second?
01:13:28She's all yours.
01:13:30Thanks.
01:13:33Hey.
01:13:35What is it?
01:13:37I know you're busy,
01:13:39but everybody's going to get eggnog
01:13:41at the Square later
01:13:42What do you think?
01:13:44It's been kind of a long day, so...
01:13:46It's kind of important.
01:13:48I'd really like to talk to you.
01:13:50You know what?
01:13:52I think I already know
01:13:54what you're going to say, so...
01:13:56You do?
01:13:58Yeah, you didn't think I'd find out
01:14:00what you told my mother, or...
01:14:02Oh, yeah, but I wanted to be
01:14:04the one to tell you.
01:14:06Well, it's disappointing.
01:14:08I mean, I thought you'd really
01:14:10changed your perspective.
01:14:12I mean, you told me that you
01:14:14wanted to be inspired by what you did.
01:14:16Were you just mocking me, or...
01:14:18No, I meant every word I said.
01:14:20You've been an amazing inspiration to me.
01:14:22You just tell me that you've been
01:14:24offered the job at the software company.
01:14:26I mean, I thought we were really
01:14:28starting to open up to each other.
01:14:30I just wanted to have it all
01:14:32sorted out before I told you about it.
01:14:34Oh, well, it's all sorted out now.
01:14:36I'm sure you can't wait
01:14:38to get back to New York.
01:14:40And you know what?
01:14:43I don't think that's fair.
01:14:45Is everything all right?
01:14:47Yeah.
01:14:49Yeah, yeah, it's fine.
01:14:51Um, I actually have to go.
01:14:54I'll see you around, Hannah.
01:15:06Making another field call on me?
01:15:08The clock is ticking.
01:15:10Think you'll have this all
01:15:12done in time?
01:15:15Christmas is still two days away.
01:15:17Sometimes you have to have vision.
01:15:28Everyone's having a wonderful time,
01:15:30don't you think?
01:15:32Totally.
01:15:34Wow, you sound the opposite of festive.
01:15:36I just think Ryan made the wrong
01:15:38decision about the new job.
01:15:40You think he should have accepted it?
01:15:42Wait, what?
01:15:44I thought he had.
01:15:46He was going on and on to Mom about it.
01:15:48No, he wasn't.
01:15:50He asked my advice.
01:15:52Ultimately, he decided it wasn't for him.
01:15:54But he said he couldn't wait
01:15:56to leave Angel Falls.
01:15:58I thought he was just waiting
01:16:00to wrap up on the paperwork.
01:16:02We finished all that days ago.
01:16:04He chose to stay in town.
01:16:06With you.
01:16:08No, I...
01:16:10I gotta go.
01:16:12Bye.
01:16:31Hi.
01:16:33Hi.
01:16:35Why aren't you at the party?
01:16:37I'm just on my way there myself.
01:16:39I have to go back to New York.
01:16:40You don't want to be here for Christmas?
01:16:42No, not anymore.
01:16:44Um, if you see Hannah,
01:16:46would you please give that to her for me?
01:16:49I will, but...
01:16:51you could give it to her yourself.
01:16:53No, I don't think she wants
01:16:55anything from me.
01:16:57Um...
01:16:59I should go.
01:17:01Ryan!
01:17:03Yeah?
01:17:05You're the one that told me
01:17:07running wasn't the answer.
01:17:08Are you really gonna leave
01:17:10without telling Hannah how you feel?
01:17:18I should go.
01:17:31Well, we should get cracking
01:17:33on a list of writers for next year.
01:17:35Actually,
01:17:36I may have a few names for you,
01:17:38including mine.
01:17:40Tina, hiya.
01:17:42These are my parents, Leslie and Lowell.
01:17:44It's so lovely meeting you, Tina.
01:17:46Likewise.
01:17:47Pleasure.
01:17:49I've heard all about
01:17:51Hannah's vision for the press,
01:17:53and, well, if you'll have me,
01:17:55I'd like to be a part of it.
01:17:57Does this mean you're unretiring?
01:17:59I am.
01:18:01And I want to stay in Angel Falls.
01:18:03I was thinking about writing
01:18:04a romance based on my relationship
01:18:06with Lawrence.
01:18:08I think that's a great idea.
01:18:10This is great news.
01:18:12Enjoy the party,
01:18:14and we'll firm up the details in the new year.
01:18:16Right.
01:18:19Wow.
01:18:21And this is for you.
01:18:23Oh.
01:18:29It's a list of emerging writers?
01:18:31Ryan really believes in you.
01:18:32He just dropped that off at the house.
01:18:34Wait, he hasn't left town yet?
01:18:36No, I tried to convince him to stay,
01:18:38but he wouldn't listen.
01:19:03You're still here.
01:19:05Yeah.
01:19:09I was about to go, but...
01:19:13there's something I have to say before I do.
01:19:16Me first, please.
01:19:19I know you didn't take the job.
01:19:21I misunderstood everything.
01:19:24I'm sorry I didn't tell you.
01:19:26I'm sorry.
01:19:28I'm sorry.
01:19:30I'm sorry.
01:19:32I didn't tell you about the offer.
01:19:34I didn't know if you'd react the way I hoped.
01:19:38What were you hoping I'd say?
01:19:41That I...
01:19:43I should turn it down.
01:19:47And that I...
01:19:50belonged here...
01:19:52in Angel Falls.
01:19:54Well, you do belong here in Angel Falls.
01:19:56And...
01:19:58Ryan, I'm so sorry for what I said.
01:20:00I...
01:20:02I'm sorry because I thought you were going to leave
01:20:04without saying anything, and...
01:20:06I wouldn't do that.
01:20:09I know.
01:20:11Because you're right.
01:20:13I do jump to conclusions.
01:20:16Even after I laid into you so unfairly,
01:20:18you still gave that list to Tina for me.
01:20:22It's because...
01:20:24I want to support you.
01:20:27And I always have.
01:20:28Well...
01:20:30What did you want to say to me?
01:20:37That you are an extraordinary person.
01:20:42And that...
01:20:44all the inspiration I've been looking for
01:20:46is right here with you.
01:20:49You're coming back?
01:20:53As fast as I can.
01:20:55As fast as I can.
01:21:00Well...
01:21:02then I'm really happy
01:21:04that I got to know the real you
01:21:06because that's the man that I've fallen for.
01:21:20Did... did you just say you've...
01:21:22you've fallen for me?
01:21:24I did, and you know what?
01:21:26I think that I could say the same thing for you.
01:21:51Anthony.
01:21:52You did it.
01:21:54Oh, I just provide a little nudge here and there.
01:21:56I know you, sir, are a master
01:21:58in the arbitration of chance.
01:22:00I'm just happy that Tina found
01:22:02her Christmas spirit on her way home.
01:22:05So, Hannah and Ryan?
01:22:08A happy accident.
01:22:10Really?
01:22:12Let's just say that while orchestrating
01:22:14Tina's path, I realized I needed
01:22:16to enlist some extra help and...
01:22:18in return...
01:22:19love.
01:22:21Simple and pure,
01:22:23yet so complicated.
01:22:25Anything can happen.
01:22:31You know, Rafi,
01:22:33I am really going to miss this place.
01:22:37Let's go.
01:22:50Merry Christmas, Ryan.
01:22:52Merry Christmas, Hannah.
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