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00:00:12Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas!
00:00:15Ho, ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas!
00:00:19Merry Christmas! Ho, ho! Merry Christmas!
00:00:25Do you remember me?
00:00:29I sat upon your knee
00:00:33I wrote to you a childhood fantasy
00:00:41I'm all grown up now
00:00:45I still need help somehow
00:00:49I'm not a child
00:00:52But my heart still can dream
00:00:55Merry Christmas! Hi.
00:00:58It's beautiful, isn't it?
00:01:01The lights, the music.
00:01:04It's my favorite time of year.
00:01:06I'm pretty sure you're contractually obligated to say that wearing that suit.
00:01:10A suit? What suit? This is me on a Tuesday.
00:01:13Aren't you kind of young for Santa?
00:01:16I mean, I usually picture him with a little more seniority,
00:01:20maybe a bit more of a gut.
00:01:22I'll let you in on a little secret.
00:01:24It's the Christmas spirit that keeps me young.
00:01:26That and a strict jogging routine.
00:01:28Okay. Good night.
00:01:32Hey, um, mind if I get your name?
00:01:37It's not on your list? I thought you checked that thing twice.
00:01:41Well, the elves have been slacking a bit this year.
00:01:45They're a bit behind on the paperwork.
00:01:47Blame the elves.
00:01:50It's Taylor. Taylor Nichols.
00:01:54Taylor Nichols. Oh, yes, I remember now.
00:01:58Yes, I definitely saw that name on my list.
00:02:00And was it on the nice column or the naughty column?
00:02:04You know, I've come here just about as far back as I can remember,
00:02:09but I don't remember ever seeing you here.
00:02:12Well, Santa, that's because it's my first Christmas back since...
00:02:20Well, since I left a few years ago.
00:02:23Well, let Santa be the first one to welcome you back.
00:02:26So, Taylor Nichols, what do you want Santa to bring you this year?
00:02:30I'm sorry, I have to get going.
00:02:33My grandfather is expecting me at his store, so...
00:02:35Well, come on. Everyone has a Christmas wish.
00:02:38Something they want more than anything else in the world? What is it?
00:02:44Some Christmas wishes just can't be granted.
00:02:51No matter how bright the lights or how beautiful the tree.
00:02:57Christmas isn't about bright lights and ribbons.
00:03:02It's about a feeling you get inside.
00:03:05A feeling that even the most unlikely Christmas wish could come true.
00:03:11So, Taylor Nichols, whatever that Christmas wish is,
00:03:16I hope it comes true.
00:03:19Candy cane?
00:03:27Ho, ho, ho!
00:03:29Oh, Merry Christmas! Ho, ho, ho!
00:03:34Wait, I didn't get your...
00:03:36Ho, ho, ho! Ah, Merry Christmas!
00:03:39Wait.
00:03:46Santa.
00:03:55Merry Christmas.
00:04:00Oh, my God.
00:04:02Oh, Frank.
00:04:04Excuse me for a moment.
00:04:05There she is. Welcome home, kiddo.
00:04:08Oh, so good to see you.
00:04:11You too. How you doing? You doing okay? You're not too tired?
00:04:14Those busters can tell you everything out of you.
00:04:16No, I'm good. I'm good.
00:04:18I'm just so happy to be back here.
00:04:20I'm sorry it was so last minute.
00:04:22Work has been crazy.
00:04:24That interviewer still cracking the whip?
00:04:26Like Santa with his reindeer, you know it.
00:04:29It's busy in here.
00:04:31Last-minute Christmas rush.
00:04:33And it's just you?
00:04:34I had trouble finding help.
00:04:36Well, why don't I stay and help, and you and I can close up together?
00:04:38Oh, no, no. You're on vacation. Come on.
00:04:40Grandpa, there's nowhere else I'd rather be than right here with you.
00:04:44I was hoping you'd say that.
00:04:48Got one just your size.
00:04:51I love it.
00:05:02Okay, here we go.
00:05:04Okay, let's see.
00:05:05That's you.
00:05:07Okay, one second.
00:05:08And, and.
00:05:10Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go. And, yes!
00:05:13Okay.
00:05:14Ho, ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas!
00:05:18Hey, Luke. Home just in time.
00:05:20Why don't you take a seat and grab one of those glue guns and help us out?
00:05:23Your mom and I are on a roll.
00:05:25Yes.
00:05:26We just broke our old record by 15 seconds.
00:05:28Wow.
00:05:29So, if you could handle the pasting, uh, wreath laying and tissue paper,
00:05:34and Charlie takes care of tinsel and chocolate,
00:05:38I think we could get there under a minute.
00:05:40Remember what I taught you.
00:05:41The secret to the perfect Christmas gift basket is structure.
00:05:44It's all about a solid foundation of chicken wire.
00:05:47Let's the, the wicker hold the weight ten times.
00:05:50Yes, Dad.
00:05:51I remember. You taught me well.
00:05:52And how was your night?
00:05:53Did you make any Christmas wishes come true?
00:05:56It was pretty good.
00:05:57Yeah?
00:05:58Yeah. I made a lot of kids laugh.
00:05:59A few adults, too.
00:06:00Ah.
00:06:01Well, it's a very nice thing that you did tonight.
00:06:04The royal could always use a little more holiday cheer and more men in uniform.
00:06:08And, Charlie, are you sure you washed this thing out after last Christmas?
00:06:13I am putting this in the laundry.
00:06:16Speaking of uniform, son, I just heard from my old friend Clay Murphy.
00:06:19Colonel Clay Murphy.
00:06:20That's right.
00:06:21Seems you're impressing all the right people out there.
00:06:23I heard promotion chatter.
00:06:25Promotion?
00:06:26I thought that would have taken years to achieve.
00:06:30Huh?
00:06:31Honey, Luke just got home.
00:06:34Do we really need to talk about him leaving?
00:06:36No.
00:06:37You're certainly right.
00:06:38I'm sure he'll be fine.
00:06:40Luke just got home.
00:06:41Do we really need to talk about him leaving?
00:06:44No.
00:06:45You're certainly right.
00:06:46Hey, Peggy, would you pass me that packing tape?
00:06:49And, Luke, do you mind getting me another one of these eggnogs?
00:06:53You know that that's my Christmas wish.
00:06:58Do you guys have any more of those baskets?
00:07:00Preferably one that's candy cane themed.
00:07:02Uh, oh, yes.
00:07:04Will this one do?
00:07:07That's perfect.
00:07:11What a day.
00:07:14Thanks for closing up with me.
00:07:17Nothing like a bowl of hot and sour soup on Christmas Eve.
00:07:22Reminds me of your mother.
00:07:25Yeah.
00:07:27Do you know how to appreciate the good things in life, your mother?
00:07:32I've got something to show you.
00:07:41Oh.
00:07:43You framed my first published article?
00:07:47My first online published article.
00:07:50Which means you had it printed out.
00:07:52Of course I framed it.
00:07:53That's what you do with a work of art.
00:07:55Can't tell you how much I love reading your stories.
00:07:59It's like a special Christmas morning edition every time.
00:08:03That last one with the quote from Charles Dickens?
00:08:07Remembrance, like a candle, burns brightest at Christmas time.
00:08:12Makes me think of when we first bring the Christmas tree inside.
00:08:15How suddenly the whole house smells like Christmas.
00:08:19A smile on your mother's face.
00:08:21Just grinning with anticipation.
00:08:24Or how the whole kitchen would come alive when she'd bake a batch of her gingerbread cookies.
00:08:29Right.
00:08:32You know, Mom used to tell me the most important part of Christmas is to take the time to truly savor it.
00:08:41Because time is our most precious gift of all.
00:08:46Speaking of time, Taylor, how much longer do I have you here with me?
00:08:49Three days. A week at best.
00:08:52They need me back at the paper.
00:08:54I'm actually supposed to be working while I'm here.
00:08:57I have a few leads on some human interest stories, so...
00:09:02Just like your mom. Always on the clock.
00:09:06I see so much of her in you.
00:09:10I could say the same thing about you, Grandpa.
00:09:14Your smile. Your laugh.
00:09:17The way you'd rather risk a stomachache than leave a single crumb on your plate.
00:09:22You remind me of her, too.
00:09:24You're used to running in the family.
00:09:33I wonder who that is.
00:09:35Can't be carolers. I think I scared them off last Christmas, bringing out my bedrooms.
00:09:45Who was that?
00:09:47I don't know. There was a note here.
00:09:50It says, from Santa.
00:09:54That's weird.
00:10:24I don't know.
00:10:54I don't know.
00:11:24I don't know.
00:11:54I don't know.
00:12:14I miss you, Mom.
00:12:20Merry Christmas.
00:12:24Merry Christmas.
00:12:35Taylor?
00:12:37Taylor Nichols, right?
00:12:40We met earlier tonight. I was all dressed in red.
00:12:43Fluffy white lapels.
00:12:45Ho, ho, ho.
00:12:47If it isn't Santa Claus.
00:12:49I'm surprised you can even recognize me without my beard.
00:12:52How could I forget?
00:12:54Meeting the real Santa?
00:12:56I still have your gift.
00:12:58It's a whole lot of candy cane, to be honest.
00:13:01I'm going to be working on this thing through next New Year's.
00:13:04I've been carrying it for self-defense.
00:13:09By the way, thanks for the gift basket.
00:13:12Oh, don't worry about it.
00:13:14You know, my family and I are pretty famous around these parts for them.
00:13:17We like to help Santa out with any last minute deliveries.
00:13:21I was actually just delivering my last basket right now and I saw you sitting here.
00:13:27You're not waiting for a bus, are you?
00:13:29Because you're going to be waiting a long time.
00:13:31The next bus doesn't come until tomorrow afternoon.
00:13:33Oh, I know.
00:13:35I'm not going anywhere.
00:13:39I'm not really here, either.
00:13:44I see.
00:13:46Why don't I sit?
00:13:48Please.
00:13:56You know, coming home can be hard.
00:14:00It's like a mirror into your past.
00:14:04Keeping stock and making you remember just who you are.
00:14:10At least that's what I read on a church billboard on the way over here.
00:14:15I'm Luke, by the way. Luke Malone.
00:14:25I pictured you more as a Chris.
00:14:28Or maybe a Nick.
00:14:30I'm not so sure Luke suits you.
00:14:32It's more outer space and less Père Noel.
00:14:37Okay, well, how about Bob Cratchit?
00:14:39Or Tiny Tim then?
00:14:41Charles Dickens fan, no less.
00:14:43Well, I only know A Christmas Carol.
00:14:46And I didn't even read the book.
00:14:48I just saw the stage play once with my parents.
00:14:52Which reminds me, I...
00:14:55I have some people waiting on me.
00:14:57I should get going.
00:15:01Hey, what's your plan?
00:15:03Can I give you a ride somewhere?
00:15:08No.
00:15:10I think I'm good to walk. Thanks.
00:15:16Okay, well...
00:15:19It was great bumping into you again, Taylor.
00:15:22Nice bumping into you too, Luke.
00:15:30Um, I wanted to thank you.
00:15:34Tonight, it's the two-year anniversary of my mother's passing.
00:15:43And ever since then,
00:15:46all Christmas, it's felt like this...
00:15:49thing that I'm looking at from the outside.
00:15:53Like home is this town that I'm a tourist in.
00:15:58Tonight, you helped me find a bit of that magic again.
00:16:04You made it feel a little more like home.
00:16:09So, thanks.
00:16:15Well, I'd like to take credit for that, but that wasn't me.
00:16:19That was old St. Nick.
00:16:24Merry Christmas, Luke Malone.
00:16:27Merry Christmas, Taylor Nichols.
00:16:29And remember, the best gifts don't have bows.
00:16:33It's Christmas time again, a time for gift giving and well wishing.
00:17:01Stocking, stuffing, and carol singing.
00:17:03A time for all those children out there
00:17:06dreaming of their toys.
00:17:08A time when, as Dickens wrote,
00:17:10a thousand odors float in the air,
00:17:13each one connected with a thousand thoughts
00:17:15and hopes and joys.
00:17:17So make your lists and check them twice.
00:17:20Even Santa Claus will tell you
00:17:22the best gifts don't have bows.
00:17:25So, what do you think?
00:17:33Overall, I think you nailed it.
00:17:35You are really hitting your stride, Taylor.
00:17:38You are fast becoming our go-to voice
00:17:40for everything Christmas.
00:17:41Oh, wow.
00:17:43But the irony is,
00:17:45I'm not all that sure you even enjoy the holidays.
00:17:47No decorations at your desk,
00:17:49no crazy quilted sweater.
00:17:51I don't think I've once seen you
00:17:53belt back a peppermint latte.
00:17:55I suppose I'm more of an
00:17:57inwardly celebrating holiday-goer.
00:17:59Well, whatever the case is,
00:18:00you are mining pure tinsel out there, Taylor.
00:18:03Have a safe trip home.
00:18:05Fingers crossed for your first front page.
00:18:08Front page? Really?
00:18:10If the work stays at this high level,
00:18:12I don't see why not.
00:18:14I'll see you when I get back.
00:18:17And, Bar, Merry Christmas.
00:18:22So excited to head home.
00:18:25Five and a half hours on a crowded passenger bus?
00:18:28I'm thrilled.
00:18:29Well, maybe you'll get a visit
00:18:31from a certain Santa Claus.
00:18:33I doubt he'd even remember me.
00:18:36Who knows if he's even around this year.
00:18:38He remembers the names of six billion people
00:18:40every Christmas.
00:18:41I'm sure he'll remember yours.
00:18:43Thank you, Bonnie.
00:18:45I'm sure he'll remember yours.
00:18:48I'm telling you, Luke,
00:18:49the community spirit is off the charts.
00:18:51Everybody's asking to help out the dinner.
00:18:53Well, whatever you and Mom are doing,
00:18:56seems to be working.
00:18:57I think your mom's just so happy
00:18:59that you're able to come home again this year.
00:19:01You've been spoiling us.
00:19:02I wish it was every year.
00:19:03Believe me.
00:19:04Oh, it's perfect.
00:19:06It's perfect.
00:19:07It's perfect.
00:19:08It's perfect.
00:19:09It's perfect.
00:19:10It's perfect.
00:19:11It's perfect.
00:19:12It's perfect.
00:19:13It's perfect.
00:19:14It's perfect.
00:19:15It's perfect.
00:19:16It's perfect.
00:19:17Ain't it, though?
00:19:18I think that it's our best find yet.
00:19:20Excellent height, color, branch distribution.
00:19:23Our boy certainly hasn't lost his touch.
00:19:26It's like you've always had this sense, Luke.
00:19:28You could always pick out just the right one.
00:19:30A dousing rod for Douglas firs.
00:19:32Yes, and you've been telling that story every year since.
00:19:35Well, it's a holiday classic.
00:19:36You know, I know some folks prefer Frasier fir
00:19:39because there's more room for ornaments,
00:19:41but you just can't beat that fresh Douglas smell.
00:19:45A thousand odors fill the air,
00:19:48and with them are connected a thousand thoughts
00:19:51and hopes and joys.
00:19:56Is Charles Dickens?
00:19:58Since when did you get so literary?
00:20:01I'm expanding my horizons.
00:20:03Uh-huh.
00:20:06I'm reading more.
00:20:07Right.
00:20:09Okay, where do you want the tree?
00:20:10Over there.
00:20:15Okay.
00:20:31Have yourself a merry Christmas.
00:20:39Taylor, you're here!
00:20:41Hi, Grandpa!
00:20:43Oh, man, you've grown. You look taller.
00:20:46No, it's just the boots, I swear.
00:20:48So what you been up to?
00:20:49I've been reading all your articles.
00:20:51I mean, not much to report since our last phone call.
00:20:54I work, eat, sleep, work.
00:20:59Did you manage to get that editor of yours to finally take notice?
00:21:02As a matter of fact, I think I did.
00:21:04She told me I'm front page ready.
00:21:07Front page ready?
00:21:09I am so proud of you, Taylor.
00:21:13I think you know how she'd feel.
00:21:15I do.
00:21:16Got that extra apron handy?
00:21:18Coming right up.
00:21:27This sing-along was such a big hit last year, we decided to add a couple new carols.
00:21:31That's great.
00:21:32And your mother got the whole church choir to sing along with us while we served dinner.
00:21:36Well, thanks, no doubt, to the example of their hard-working director.
00:21:40I just want it to be nice for everyone.
00:21:42For some of these folks, this is as close as they get to spending Christmas with family.
00:21:47These old lights aren't working. Guess we're going to have to get some new ones.
00:21:50I'm sure Frank's is still open.
00:21:52Yeah, I'll just get a couple boxes of lights.
00:21:54Great.
00:21:56Let me take a look.
00:21:58Are you sure you plugged it in?
00:22:00Heh.
00:22:08There you are. Merry Christmas.
00:22:17What can we help you with?
00:22:18Oh, I'm just looking for some Christmas lights.
00:22:22Okay.
00:22:29Taylor.
00:22:32Luke.
00:22:37Hi.
00:22:41Um...
00:22:44Hi.
00:22:52These two.
00:22:54That's a lot of lights.
00:22:56Well, it's a lot of tree.
00:23:00So, how will you be paying?
00:23:02Oh, you can, uh, charge it. Winona.
00:23:07It says Winona.
00:23:09Oh. Yeah, no, it's still Taylor. I promise.
00:23:12I didn't know that you worked here.
00:23:14I... I don't.
00:23:16I do.
00:23:19It's my grandfather's store. They help out when I'm home.
00:23:22Oh, Grandpa Frank. This is...
00:23:24Malone. Luke Malone.
00:23:26Frank. Good to see ya.
00:23:27Good to see you too. Luke's been coming around here since he was about yay high.
00:23:31I didn't know you two were related.
00:23:33Telling me you can't see the resemblance?
00:23:35Well, the mustache does throw it off a little bit, Frank.
00:23:38You dropped off a gift basket at the house last year.
00:23:41That was you?
00:23:42Yeah, well, that was... that was Santa.
00:23:44He asked one of his elf friends who works for the city what Taylor Nichols' address was, and that was the address he got.
00:23:51Claiming the elves again.
00:23:53Yeah. Well, I'm gonna be in the back if you need me.
00:23:57Merry Christmas, Luke.
00:23:58Merry Christmas.
00:24:00So, a little late to be decorating.
00:24:03I'm helping my parents at the community center.
00:24:05You know, every year we just try to go a little bit bigger.
00:24:07Oh, for the veterans' dinner.
00:24:09Yes, yeah, we're planning on having enough lights to land a 747 this year.
00:24:16Well, um...
00:24:17Um, here you go.
00:24:18Thanks. It was, um...
00:24:22It was good seeing you.
00:24:24Yeah, you too.
00:24:28Listen, Taylor, uh...
00:24:30I know you're probably busy tonight. I mean, of all nights.
00:24:35Um, but I was wondering...
00:24:38Do you want to do something later?
00:24:41Yeah, I have to stay and help my grandpa. It's a really busy night, so...
00:24:45Nonsense, Taylor. I got this. You two go and enjoy your little date.
00:24:50It's not a date.
00:24:51Well, it could be.
00:24:56Wanna go?
00:24:57Yeah.
00:25:03Have fun.
00:25:06Sure.
00:25:12So, have you been keeping up with your Charles Dickens?
00:25:16I heard they're making an animated kids version of Great Expectations.
00:25:20I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year.
00:25:24Wait, have you been reading my old articles?
00:25:27I might have got a bit curious. Down a rabbit hole.
00:25:30Gosh, now I feel so exposed.
00:25:32Don't. It's good. It's really great.
00:25:36Thanks.
00:25:37So, what's your next story about?
00:25:41Oh, gosh. I have an interview scheduled. I have to go.
00:25:44Oh. Um, well, if you want, I could help you.
00:25:47How handy are you with a camera?
00:25:49I know where to not put my thumbs.
00:25:51That'll do. Come on.
00:25:54I know. I know.
00:25:57These are beautiful, Mrs. Grantham.
00:25:59Oh, honey.
00:26:00Call me Annie.
00:26:01Alright, Annie.
00:26:03Hi, Annie. I'm Luke.
00:26:06Big fan of your work.
00:26:07Oh, why, thank you.
00:26:10So, when did you start crocheting Christmas ornaments?
00:26:13When my first granddaughter was born a few years back.
00:26:17I wanted to do something special, you know, for baby's first Christmas.
00:26:21So, I picked up my yarn and my hooks and just let the inspiration take me.
00:26:27Just like that?
00:26:28Oh, once the rest of the family saw how the first few came out,
00:26:31I started getting requests from my own children and my grandchildren and all their friends.
00:26:37And next thing you knew, I was shipping to strangers as far away as Kathmandu.
00:26:42Ann, I understand that all of the proceeds go to a local charity.
00:26:46I saved some for the phone bills, but it's just me here alone now, so it just kind of made sense.
00:26:54Do you mind if we take some pictures for the article?
00:26:57Oh, you go right ahead.
00:26:59Great. Why don't we get you guys by the Christmas tree?
00:27:02Yeah.
00:27:06I'll help you out.
00:27:09Ready?
00:27:10Ready?
00:27:14So, tell me Luke, how long have you been with the military?
00:27:20What gave me away?
00:27:22Let's just say I recognize the posture as a straightening to the spine.
00:27:27I've been around it most of my life. My late husband, he looked great in uniform.
00:27:38Alright, here we go.
00:27:40Okay.
00:27:46So, you're in the military?
00:27:50Captain Luke Malone. U.S. Army infantry.
00:27:55Captain. Wow, I had no idea.
00:27:59Well, I don't like to talk about it much when I'm home for the holidays.
00:28:03I spend so little time here, it just reminds me that I'm going to be gone again.
00:28:07But I think it's important to stay in the present.
00:28:11So, the night we met, I was going on about my own inner crisis and were you about to ship off?
00:28:19I like the fact that you thought that you could talk to me.
00:28:23And I'm glad that I was there to listen.
00:28:25Me too.
00:28:31A few hours ago, I barely knew your name.
00:28:35So, why does it feel like now you're some sort of long lost?
00:28:41Don't say relative.
00:28:43Don't say relative.
00:28:44Fellow traveler?
00:28:46A fellow traveler?
00:28:50Fellow traveler. Well, fellow traveler, seeing how we are out all this way, can I show you something?
00:28:58Sure.
00:29:13Beautiful.
00:29:14Yeah.
00:29:18Listen, I just want to say that I know that this time of year isn't easy for you.
00:29:23But I think you have this, this perfect way of capturing it all.
00:29:29Do I?
00:29:31I guess I'm good at faking it, then.
00:29:33Come on. Nobody's that good at faking it.
00:29:36Well, I mean, I can see it and hear it and smell the Christmas spirit all around me. I just...
00:29:47I don't know, I can't seem to feel it anymore.
00:29:51It's like my heart's been walled off.
00:29:57Over your window.
00:29:59What?
00:30:00Just roll down your window.
00:30:02Okay.
00:30:06Close your eyes.
00:30:08Close my...
00:30:09Close your eyes.
00:30:10Okay.
00:30:15What do you hear?
00:30:19I don't hear anything. I just hear the snow on the truck.
00:30:24Exactly.
00:30:26Now, whenever I feel the world is just too big or too noisy, I like to come up here.
00:30:35Just leave it all behind and just, just listen to that silent snowfall.
00:30:42I think that if you can learn to appreciate that stillness,
00:30:49you'll find that your heart's not as, as walled up as you think it is.
00:30:55Yeah.
00:31:05There's a poetry to you, Luke Milone.
00:31:08Oh, I think that's just you rubbing off on me.
00:31:13Maybe a little.
00:31:26Dad!
00:31:27Luke!
00:31:28You got those lights?
00:31:30What on earth took you so long?
00:31:32I was about to send her to search party.
00:31:36Well, hello there. I'm Charlie Milone, Luke's father.
00:31:39Taylor Nichols, wonderful to meet you.
00:31:41Taylor, Taylor.
00:31:43I remember Frank Tabor at the hardware store once mentioned that he had a granddaughter by the name of Taylor.
00:31:48Wow, Dad, you...
00:31:49I remember Frank Tabor at the hardware store once mentioned that he had a granddaughter by the name of Taylor.
00:31:54Wow, Dad, you... you really know everyone in this town.
00:31:56Ah, what can I say? I was a captive audience.
00:31:59I must have spent 15 minutes hearing about his genius granddaughter while I was there, buying a screwdriver.
00:32:05Yep, that's my grandpa.
00:32:08Mom!
00:32:10This is Taylor, Taylor. This is my mom, Peggy.
00:32:12Hi, nice to meet you.
00:32:13Oh, you too, Taylor.
00:32:15You have your hands full, Peggy. How can I help you?
00:32:17Ah, well, if you could take the bag of lights there, um, and follow me, and we'll put you to work.
00:32:25Hey, Luke.
00:32:28She, um, she seems nice.
00:32:31Yeah, yeah. You know, there's something about her I just, I can't put into words.
00:32:39Um, this arrived while you were gone.
00:32:44Oh, uh, thanks.
00:33:02She's quite lovely. I am so happy for you.
00:33:05Oh, well, don't get too excited, Mom. We haven't even had our first date yet.
00:33:09Oh, your father told me about the letter. What did it say?
00:33:15I'm in charge of winter mountain training.
00:33:17Huh?
00:33:18Yeah. I'll be training troops from over half a dozen countries.
00:33:22It's in Eastern Europe.
00:33:24Eastern Europe. Oh, Luke, I am so proud of you.
00:33:27Yeah.
00:33:31So what do you think? Does something look good?
00:33:34So what do you think? Does something look good?
00:33:36But I'm gathering you wish the timing was a little better.
00:33:40Well, how do you say, hey, Taylor.
00:33:44I know we don't know each other that well, but I think we're meant to be together.
00:33:49Oh, by the way, we just need to wait a whole year to find out.
00:33:53Just like that, son.
00:33:56And if the feeling's mutual, you'll have to let her decide on her own.
00:34:00Whatever the future may hold for the two of you, Taylor should know what it means to be with a soldier.
00:34:10Oh, and it looks like they're about to light the tree.
00:34:19You guys ready?
00:34:20Oh, yes, please.
00:34:22Well, on second thought, Taylor, why don't you do the honors this year?
00:34:27Okay.
00:34:29Okay.
00:34:39One, two, three.
00:34:50Wow.
00:34:52Merry Christmas.
00:34:53Merry Christmas, honey.
00:34:58Merry Christmas.
00:35:17Merry Christmas.
00:35:19Merry Christmas.
00:35:28Merry Christmas.
00:35:39Hey.
00:35:42Everything okay?
00:35:48You want to take a walk with me?
00:35:51Sure.
00:35:58Okay.
00:36:12Are you okay?
00:36:14Yeah.
00:36:17You know, when I was a kid, I was frustrated about my dad leaving. I'd come up here.
00:36:23Seems like a good spot to think.
00:36:26Mostly, I just yelled, actually.
00:36:29Yeah, I've been known to do that, too. But back in the city, I usually have to resort to the fire escape.
00:36:36Taylor, I might be reading into this, assuming that you even care, but...
00:36:46I'm shipping out again. Just after Christmas. I got my notice today.
00:36:51Oh.
00:36:52Oh.
00:36:54Where are you going?
00:36:56Eastern Europe.
00:36:57Eastern Europe? Wow, that's great.
00:37:01Yeah. No, it is. It is great. I'm helping train a squadron of multinational recruits. It's pretty remote.
00:37:09How remote?
00:37:11Well, let's put it this way. If you have a letter you'd like to get to the real Santa Claus, I'd be happy to pass it along.
00:37:18Got it.
00:37:19So how long will you be gone?
00:37:22A year.
00:37:27When do you leave?
00:37:29In a week.
00:37:31A week?
00:37:33That's soon.
00:37:34Yeah, no, I know. I wish... I wish we had more time to spend together.
00:37:43But you'll still be back for visits, though, right?
00:37:46Weekend furloughs, that sort of thing.
00:37:49It's doubtful.
00:37:52Our helicopter then is satellite communications. It's survival training.
00:37:59So much for fellow travelers.
00:38:03Listen, I put in for this a while back.
00:38:07Listen, I put in for this a while back.
00:38:12Before you and I...
00:38:20I like you, Taylor.
00:38:25And listen, I know this might sound crazy, but just talking to you, it just feels...
00:38:29Right?
00:38:31Yeah. It feels right.
00:38:35I know.
00:38:36Is this kind of how it's going to be for us?
00:38:39You know, we just say goodbye, only to bump into each other at some random destination somewhere?
00:38:47Maybe this time we don't say goodbye.
00:38:52Maybe...
00:38:55Maybe we try to make it work.
00:38:58We try to keep it going.
00:39:02Write, email, they have phones out there, right?
00:39:06I have a pretty good satellite system, from what I'm told. Weather-depending.
00:39:15I don't know, maybe we make the distance work.
00:39:19Whatever it takes, right? That's what the Army's slogan is.
00:39:23Close, yeah.
00:39:28I like you too, Luke Malone.
00:39:34You know, my mom, she used to tell me, the most important part of Christmas is taking the time to truly savor it.
00:39:43It's time it's our most precious gift of all. You know that.
00:39:48And what would your mom say if she knew that we only had a week together?
00:39:54She'd say...
00:39:57Enjoy it while it lasts.
00:40:23Merry Christmas.
00:40:44As another Christmas approaches, it's time once again to pause for a moment in our day-to-day lives.
00:40:50Look forward to the year ahead, and reflect on the one we've left behind.
00:40:56It's a time to remember all the people we love, the people we loved, the people above.
00:41:03The familiar faces missing from our table, and the welcomed guests who just weren't able.
00:41:10Hi!
00:41:11I think fondly of my friend Annie Grantham. Busy knitting ornaments, her heart out there to show.
00:41:18And my good friends Peg and Charlie, arranging gift baskets to go.
00:41:23Sorry, should we continue?
00:41:25Hi! Oh, hey Luke, how's it going?
00:41:29I think of all the moms we miss, the doting fathers we can't kiss, the siblings we can't hug hello, and the soldiers who aren't coming home.
00:41:41So when you make your Christmas list this year, remember all those people who you never got to thank.
00:41:48When you make your Christmas list this year, remember to leave one side blank.
00:41:57So? Thoughts?
00:42:00I think it's a little sad, but I mean that's the thing about the holidays.
00:42:05You're enjoying what's there, but you're also aware of what's missing.
00:42:10It's not too sentimental?
00:42:13No, if anything, I thought it was a little moving.
00:42:15Well, I didn't see you cry.
00:42:17What, in front of these guys? Come on, that would be the end of me.
00:42:22He's lying to you, Taylor. He cried when you read your piece out loud.
00:42:25You read it out loud?
00:42:27To the whole squad. Twice.
00:42:29Twice? Okay, well, thank you, Adam, for your honesty. I appreciate it.
00:42:34He misses you, Taylor. You're all he talks about besides Monday Night Football.
00:42:37Okay, bye.
00:42:41So?
00:42:43About the promotion.
00:42:45I have my meeting with Barb first thing this morning. Fingers crossed.
00:42:50Sweetie, you've got nothing to be nervous about. You worked hard for this.
00:42:54You know, it's almost lights out here, so you let me know just as soon as you can, okay?
00:43:00Taylor. Um...
00:43:03Taylor?
00:43:04Luke, can you hear me?
00:43:06It's... It's okay. It's just a storm front moving through. It's nothing to worry about.
00:43:12Luke, I... Luke, I think you're breaking up.
00:43:16Can you... Taylor, I love you.
00:43:20I love you...
00:43:21I love you...
00:43:24too.
00:43:34Oh, this is great. Thank you. Excellent.
00:43:42You wanted to see me?
00:43:43Barb.
00:43:44Come in, Taylor.
00:43:46First, I want you to know that I could not be happier with the work you've done here over the past two years.
00:43:54But I also sense that you may feel a bit stalled in your career.
00:43:58Stalled? No, no. I love working here.
00:44:01And I love having you here.
00:44:03Which is why I am offering you the position of Associate Editor for our Features Department.
00:44:11Editor?
00:44:12Associate Editor.
00:44:13You help find and assign stories, get first reads of the copy, keep a close eye on the budget, as well as continuing to write your own stories.
00:44:24Barb, I...
00:44:25In other words, a lot more work for not a lot more money.
00:44:31Interested?
00:44:32Yes! Yes!
00:44:33Good!
00:44:34Now, have a merry little Christmas and be ready in the new year to hit the ground running.
00:44:43I will.
00:44:56Here you go.
00:44:59So, what's the big news?
00:45:01Well, you are looking at the next Editor.
00:45:05Editor?
00:45:06Well, Associate Editor.
00:45:08Congratulations. That is fantastic.
00:45:11What did Luke say?
00:45:14I messaged him. It takes a while to go through, so I'm sure he'll be jubilant.
00:45:20Luke's still coming home for the holidays?
00:45:22After one whole year apart.
00:45:25Wow, you must be so excited.
00:45:28I'm a little nervous.
00:45:30Why? You guys seem perfect.
00:45:33Well, everything feels perfect.
00:45:35I can talk to him about anything. My hopes, my fears.
00:45:39And somehow, even from thousands of miles away, he makes me feel so safe.
00:45:46Like a warm, cozy blanket.
00:45:49Like a warm, ruggedly handsome, tough-as-nails cozy blanket?
00:45:54Yes, all of that.
00:45:58I love him.
00:46:00And he loves me.
00:46:02And it's magic.
00:46:08It feels like we're living a dream.
00:46:13But what if that's all it is?
00:46:16We've spent 99% of our relationship long distance.
00:46:20We've managed to make it fun, but this thing is no substitute for physicality.
00:46:29Okay, well that is an issue of proximity.
00:46:33But I was gonna say, it's no substitute for the real thing.
00:46:39Don't second guess it.
00:46:41Hey, I know without any doubt that my best friend is in love with an awesome guy.
00:46:47It's written all over your face.
00:46:50I am.
00:46:53I am madly in love with him.
00:46:59Hey.
00:47:03Bad news, brother.
00:47:05What's the matter?
00:47:07There's a heavy storm front moving in. They've grounded all flights out.
00:47:10We're lucky we still have comms for now. Until it clears, none of us are going anywhere.
00:47:14Well, there's supposed to be enough time. Was this a bad joke?
00:47:17I wish I was joking, but he says it's not safe to fly out.
00:47:20Adam, I need to get home. Okay, I made plans to-
00:47:24Sorry, brother. I know how much you're looking forward to going home.
00:47:28But it ain't happening.
00:47:39Merry Christmas, John. And thanks again for stopping by.
00:47:44This is a really great thing you're doing here.
00:47:46We're just doing what we can.
00:47:54Excuse me, ma'am. Is Captain Malone here?
00:47:57No, sorry. He's not. We're actually not sure if he's coming home right now.
00:48:03There's been a bad storm and no flights are getting out, so...
00:48:07Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that.
00:48:09Yeah. Can I pass anything on when I speak to him?
00:48:13I just wanted to thank him.
00:48:15Thank him?
00:48:16Captain Malone, he's been helping me out with a few things, getting me back on my feet.
00:48:20He helped me find my last job, but the contract just finished, so I was going to see if he had anything else.
00:48:27You know, I might have an idea.
00:48:30It doesn't pay all that well, but it could be a good fit.
00:48:35Really? Thanks. And thanks for doing all this. It matters.
00:48:44Of course. And any friend of Luke's is a friend of mine.
00:48:50Merry Christmas.
00:48:58Come in.
00:49:09I wondered where you got to.
00:49:13I was just checking.
00:49:14You know, still no word?
00:49:18No.
00:49:20Ah.
00:49:25You know, it's really wonderful what you do here for so many people.
00:49:31After I lost my mom, I didn't understand any of this.
00:49:35You know, I could talk about it, I could even write about it, but Christmas, that was for everyone else.
00:49:43No matter how hard I tried, I didn't know how to celebrate.
00:49:48And now that I'm beginning to understand,
00:49:54the one person who showed me what all of this means and what I've been missing,
00:50:01he's the one person I can't be with at Christmas.
00:50:05And I don't know what to do.
00:50:07Oh, Taylor, you will find your way. I know you will.
00:50:11Come here. Come here.
00:50:14Luke, everything all right?
00:50:17It's perfect. Great.
00:50:18Hey, Dad, I'm just calling because I need your help with something.
00:50:21All right, son. Name it.
00:50:22I need you to go into my old room and get something out of the dresser.
00:50:25Okay.
00:50:26Okay. And I need one more favor tonight.
00:50:29I'm all ears.
00:50:33Here's the plan.
00:50:43Okay.
00:50:51Taylor, honey, you've done enough work for tonight.
00:50:54Come, join us at the fireplace.
00:51:09Luke?
00:51:10Taylor, can you hear me?
00:51:11Yes, I can hear you. I can hear you, Luke. Merry Christmas.
00:51:14Merry Christmas.
00:51:16Listen, I'm sorry I can't be there.
00:51:18And it's, well, it's looking more certain that I'm not going to make it home at all this year.
00:51:23Still, I, uh, I wanted to get you something.
00:51:27Are you going to get your whole squad to sing me Silent Night again?
00:51:32No, Al, nothing that extravagant.
00:51:36Just a simple question.
00:51:42Look, I really wanted to do this in person, but I guess this is just going to have to do.
00:51:51Taylor, from the first moment that I met you, all I wanted was a life beside you.
00:52:00Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?
00:52:08Will you marry me?
00:52:12Luke called me about a month ago to ask for my blessing, and I said yes.
00:52:17Grandpa.
00:52:28Yes, Luke, I'll marry you.
00:52:31Yes? You said yes?
00:52:34I said yes, Luke, I'll marry you.
00:52:37She said yes!
00:52:39Taylor?
00:52:40Luke! Luke!
00:52:42Taylor!
00:52:44If you think that it's the right place to hunt Taylor.
00:52:54It's okay.
00:52:56Oh, it's beautiful.
00:52:59I'm so happy.
00:53:00Congratulations.
00:53:03Thanks, Grandpa.
00:53:06What's going on? Can we get them back?
00:53:07Comms seem to be down all over base. Could be an issue with the satellite.
00:53:11All right, I'm going to go check for myself.
00:53:13You're not thinking of going out there alone, are you?
00:53:16I know the terrain better than anyone here.
00:53:18What's your experience with repairing advanced radio communication systems?
00:53:21It's impossible.
00:53:23I'm coming with you.
00:53:26Arm yourself, we'll be close to enemy territory.
00:53:33Are the wedding plans coming along?
00:53:35Funny.
00:53:37Well, you've been engaged all of 30 minutes. I figured you already have it all planned out.
00:53:41Honestly, I'm just running with my own intuition on this one, bro.
00:53:44You know it's not going to be the same with these snowy mountains without you.
00:53:47Oh, come on. You know I'm going to miss the freezing nights, the no internet, those MREs.
00:53:51Good times.
00:53:53You'll be having a good time.
00:53:55Training those newbies on Christmas while I'm at home, warm and cozy with my bride.
00:53:59Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. I'm just sorry I can't be there.
00:54:02I better be there.
00:54:03I've known you a long time, Luke.
00:54:05I've seen you walk into situations that would have an average man buckle.
00:54:09But I've never seen you so sure about anything than you are about Taylor.
00:54:12You trust your intuition.
00:54:14There it is.
00:54:23I got to perform a reset.
00:54:28You hear that?
00:54:30I definitely heard something.
00:54:31Probably one of Santa's reindeer.
00:54:33Come on. Let's head back.
00:54:37Come on. You're not getting cold feet already, are you?
00:54:40Everything is cold.
00:54:53I know it doesn't help right now.
00:54:56But this isn't the first time I've ever lost touch with one of my guys.
00:54:59I once didn't hear from Charlie for over a week.
00:55:02Wow.
00:55:04That must have been awful.
00:55:06Longest week of my life.
00:55:08Sometimes I feel like I miss Luke.
00:55:12Even when we do talk.
00:55:15He can get so quiet.
00:55:18He doesn't want to talk about what he's doing.
00:55:21Or how he's doing.
00:55:23No, he wants to talk about the Christmas festival or what's happening at home.
00:55:27Or how much carols the choir is going to sing at Christmas dinner.
00:55:31All the little things.
00:55:33Yeah.
00:55:35When a soldier is away from the ones they love,
00:55:39they miss home more than anyone can imagine.
00:55:44So hearing about those little things, those things that don't seem important to us,
00:55:50that's something they can hang on to.
00:55:52Especially at Christmas.
00:55:56So hearing about the lights and the music,
00:56:01he feels a little less alone.
00:56:04Exactly.
00:56:06Wow, Hoppy.
00:56:08Look who's back.
00:56:11You guys hear me?
00:56:13We hear you loud and clear, Luke.
00:56:15Taylor?
00:56:16I'm here, Luke.
00:56:18I'm here.
00:56:19I'm here, Luke.
00:56:20Taylor?
00:56:21I'm here, Luke.
00:56:22Listen, I'm sorry about all the communication problems, but I think you've got it sorted out.
00:56:31Looks like we have a wedding to plan.
00:56:35That we do.
00:56:50Taylor, you're still here.
00:56:52I thought you already turned in your last story before the big day.
00:56:55I'm working on something else, actually.
00:56:58Luke and I decided to write our own vows, and let's just say the words aren't exactly flowing.
00:57:04Maybe I can help. What do you have so far?
00:57:08Dear Luke.
00:57:12That's it?
00:57:14Do wedding vows typically start with dear?
00:57:16Do wedding vows typically start with dear?
00:57:19Kind of sounds like you're breaking up.
00:57:21I've managed to write two words, and one of them is so wrong.
00:57:26Well, don't overthink it too much, Taylor.
00:57:28Share what's in your heart that day.
00:57:30Now, I'm off to Honolulu.
00:57:33Make sure you lock up.
00:57:35And remember to have some fun.
00:57:38Merry Christmas.
00:57:42Yeah, I'm just about ready.
00:57:46Bonnie's helping me pack.
00:57:48Hey, Luke.
00:57:50Hi, Bonnie.
00:57:52She's going to be my maid of honor. Did I mention that?
00:57:54I mentioned that.
00:57:56How about you? Everything okay?
00:57:58Yeah. No, it looks like Adam's pretty sure he's going to be able to make it as my best man,
00:58:02and the weather's looking perfect for flying, so I'll see you soon.
00:58:06I just can't wait to see you.
00:58:09That sounds so lame.
00:58:12Just doesn't convey the gravity of an entire year apart.
00:58:17Well, only a few more days now.
00:58:20I love you.
00:58:22I love you too.
00:58:28Bye.
00:58:30Bye.
00:58:39So, you all set?
00:58:41We have a wedding to finalize.
00:58:44Let's do this.
00:58:46Let's do this.
00:58:51This is the shop here.
00:58:53It's cute, right?
00:58:55So cute. Oh my gosh.
00:58:57Grandpa, we're here.
00:58:59Oh.
00:59:01Oh, Nathan. Hi.
00:59:03So good to see you.
00:59:05Nathan, this is my friend Bonnie.
00:59:06Bonnie, Nathan.
00:59:08Nice to meet you, Nathan. Merry Christmas.
00:59:10You too. Merry Christmas.
00:59:12Taylor! You two are finally here.
00:59:16Hi, Grandpa.
00:59:18Grandpa, this is my friend Bonnie.
00:59:20Great to meet you, Bonnie. So glad you could be here.
00:59:22Are you kidding me? I wouldn't miss this for the world.
00:59:25I adore Christmas weddings. They're like a soap opera in a snow globe.
00:59:29Speaking of snow globes, do you sell any here?
00:59:31I promised my mom I'd bring back a souvenir.
00:59:34Nathan?
00:59:36Here.
00:59:38Oh, amazing.
00:59:41So, how are things working out with Nathan?
00:59:44Oh, it's working great.
00:59:46I had no idea how much I needed the help around here.
00:59:49I'll use a little help every now and then.
00:59:52Sometimes we're lucky enough to be in the position to give some.
00:59:55How are the wedding preparations coming along?
00:59:58We're getting there.
01:00:00Inch by inch.
01:00:02I don't know what I would do without Bonnie's help and Peg and Charlie.
01:00:06And you.
01:00:08Speaking of that, I am late for my dress fitting.
01:00:11Bonnie.
01:00:14Okay, I found the perfect one.
01:00:17It's beautiful.
01:00:19And it's a wedding cake.
01:00:25Dad, just wait one more minute.
01:00:28You'll ruin your appetite.
01:00:30Impossible.
01:00:33Are you ready?
01:00:35Okay guys, I think I'm ready.
01:00:38Let me know if I've got this hemline right.
01:00:46So, what do you think?
01:00:48I think it might be bunching a little bit at the back.
01:00:51You look beautiful.
01:00:53Like an age.
01:00:55Oh, Charlie, are you crying?
01:00:58Just that mistletoe allergy of mine.
01:01:01It's perfect.
01:01:05Perfect.
01:01:11Okay, now that we've finalized the guest list, I'll email that to the caterer.
01:01:16And the photographer said she finally found someone to assist with the video.
01:01:20Do you think two cameras is enough?
01:01:23I was thinking, what about a drone?
01:01:25A couple of nice aerial shots, you know, I saw on this magazine.
01:01:27They had this crazy high shot.
01:01:29Two cameras are plenty, Miss Spielberg.
01:01:33Okay.
01:01:35Flores has the order for the bouquet.
01:01:37Poinsettias for the table settings.
01:01:39You don't think they're too, I don't know, traditional?
01:01:42Oh, it's a Christmas wedding.
01:01:44Poinsettias are mandatory.
01:01:46Well, then the decision is made.
01:01:48Chapel, music, minister, final dress fitting.
01:01:52Oh, and I can't make any promises, but right now,
01:01:54the weather forecast is calling for light snow.
01:01:57Hopefully just as we're coming out after the ceremony, for that cinematic effect.
01:02:04We're in the homestretch, Taylor.
01:02:07Everything else is in the details.
01:02:09I know.
01:02:11All we're missing now is the groom.
01:02:15I am so sorry, that totally came out wrong.
01:02:18Bonnie, it's okay.
01:02:20I know he'll be here.
01:02:21This time, luck will be on our side.
01:02:24I can feel it.
01:02:32Thank you so much, Peggy, for all your help.
01:02:35I really appreciate it.
01:02:37Your family, of course.
01:02:47Luke?
01:02:49Luke?
01:02:53Hi, Taylor.
01:02:58You're, you're here.
01:03:00You're, you're early.
01:03:03Yeah, I thought I'd surprise you with some good news for a change.
01:03:19And so there we were at the tree farm.
01:03:22All set to pick out the perfect Christmas tree.
01:03:25Yes, and this little guy, he's only three years old.
01:03:28It's his first time.
01:03:30But he keeps on saying, not this one, not that one.
01:03:33None of them were right.
01:03:35Hey, Mom, I don't think anybody wants to hear this story.
01:03:38You don't, you don't want to hear this story, right?
01:03:41I, I think I do, yeah.
01:03:43Here, here.
01:03:45So we were walking around, and keep in mind,
01:03:46this place goes on forever.
01:03:48And it was snowing like the Dickens.
01:03:50And you know what?
01:03:52The daylight was running dry.
01:03:54And so finally, Charlie says to Luke,
01:03:56Buddy, we're going to freeze here.
01:03:59Give us a hint.
01:04:01What exactly are we looking for?
01:04:03What did he say?
01:04:05Well, he said the trees all look too plain.
01:04:07He was looking for one with decorations.
01:04:10Like in the pictures.
01:04:12And ever since that day,
01:04:13we've always let Luke pick out the perfect Christmas tree.
01:04:16You still want to marry me?
01:04:18Definitely.
01:04:20Aww.
01:04:22Okay, that calls for a cheers.
01:04:24Merry Christmas.
01:04:26Merry Christmas.
01:04:30So, home two whole days early.
01:04:34Well, that was Adam's idea.
01:04:36Actually, not to tell you.
01:04:38He thought that you would enjoy it.
01:04:40Oh, the shock?
01:04:41Yeah.
01:04:43Actually, surprise was the word he used.
01:04:45Okay.
01:04:47And how long has Adam been married,
01:04:49or had a steady girlfriend?
01:04:51You know, now that you mention it,
01:04:53he is a perpetual bachelor.
01:04:55Hmm. Shocking.
01:05:00Uh, I, uh...
01:05:02Sorry, Taylor, I just have to take this.
01:05:04It's a call from Commander Base.
01:05:06Is everything okay?
01:05:08Yeah.
01:05:10Captain, it's Colonel Murphy.
01:05:12My apologies for the intrusion.
01:05:14That's all right, sir.
01:05:16As you know, Captain Kearney's been in charge
01:05:18of the training mission in your stead.
01:05:20Yes, sir. Is everything okay?
01:05:22Kearney's team was on a training run
01:05:24when their helicopter reported engine trouble.
01:05:26They've been out of contact ever since.
01:05:28Uh, how long ago was this?
01:05:30Yesterday morning.
01:05:32Until we're sure, we have to assume
01:05:34their helicopter went down.
01:05:36Taylor, is something wrong?
01:05:38Uh...
01:05:41Luke just got a call from Base.
01:05:44Oh.
01:05:46Well, you know, sir, communications are tricky up there.
01:05:48Maybe they're just not getting through.
01:05:50We've already got a search and rescue mission in the air.
01:05:52Sir, you...
01:05:54You're not going to see anything from up there,
01:05:56not in that terrain.
01:05:58And there's nowhere to land either.
01:06:00You're going to have to get a team in there.
01:06:02Sir, a team that knows the area.
01:06:04Unfortunately, there's a blizzard coming in
01:06:05and it's closing.
01:06:07Luke, I know you're at home right now
01:06:09with your bride preparing for your wedding.
01:06:11I won't order you to do this,
01:06:13but I know you're close with Captain Kearney
01:06:15and you'd want to be kept informed.
01:06:17I understand. Thank you, sir.
01:06:29Is everything okay, son?
01:06:33That was, uh, that was Colonel Murphy.
01:06:35What did he have to say?
01:06:37Uh, Adam and his team, they were on a training mission
01:06:40and, uh, the helicopter reported trouble
01:06:44and they've lost communication.
01:06:46There's a blizzard coming in and it's going to cut them off
01:06:48and force them to make their way down the mountain on foot.
01:06:55Taylor, we need to talk.
01:07:05Can they really do this?
01:07:07Can they order you to go like this?
01:07:11It wasn't an order, Taylor.
01:07:14It was my decision to make.
01:07:17The car's going to be here in 30 minutes.
01:07:23Um.
01:07:30My dad gave 25 years of his life to the military.
01:07:33Before he retired.
01:07:35Did I ever tell you that?
01:07:37No.
01:07:39He was away a lot.
01:07:41Yeah, I missed, uh, graduations, countless birthdays.
01:07:50Christmas.
01:07:52I remember this one Christmas.
01:07:54My mom was, she was talking to my dad and she put me on with him.
01:07:57I, you know, I, I was so angry I barely said two words.
01:08:05I remember hearing something in his voice that,
01:08:11that made me realize that
01:08:16it was harder for him to be away for Christmas than it was for me.
01:08:22It wasn't his choice to go.
01:08:23It wasn't his choice to go.
01:08:27He had to go.
01:08:31Because he's a soldier.
01:08:34Because it's his duty.
01:08:41Taylor, you know, we've lost so much time already.
01:08:48Luke, you have to do this.
01:08:54You won't make it back in time for the wedding, will you?
01:09:02No.
01:09:06So then we wait.
01:09:08We wait just a little while longer.
01:09:11I mean, if there's one thing this past year has taught me,
01:09:15it's that some things are worth the wait.
01:09:18I just want to spend the rest of my life with you.
01:09:22And you will.
01:09:24As soon as you come back.
01:09:29I love you, Luke.
01:09:32I love you.
01:09:34Which is why I could never ask you not to go.
01:09:41I love you.
01:09:42I could never ask you not to go.
01:09:49Dance with me.
01:09:53What?
01:09:58Dance with me.
01:10:00Just here.
01:10:02Just this once before I leave.
01:10:04Okay.
01:10:34My heart still can dream
01:10:40So here's my lifelong wish
01:10:44My grown-up Christmas list
01:10:48Not for myself but for a world in need
01:10:57No more lives torn apart
01:11:02Then wars would never start
01:11:09We'll get you as close as we can to their last radar contact, here.
01:11:13You go on foot from there.
01:11:15Be sure about this, soldier. No one here would blame you for getting right back on that plane.
01:11:20Adam would do the same for me, sir.
01:11:23We'll find him, Colonel.
01:11:24You do that, Captain.
01:11:25Then let's get you home to your bride.
01:11:27Chopper's standing by.
01:11:38Could you pass me one of those smelling salts, please?
01:11:40Absolutely, Frank. Thank you kindly, sir.
01:11:43There you go.
01:11:46Everything's gonna be just fine.
01:11:49We'll be the first to hear.
01:11:53I know.
01:11:55You know, I'll be right back.
01:12:32I've notified the caterer, the florist, the makeup artist, and the chapel rental.
01:12:43Good news is Pastor Mandel is a veteran, so, and I quote, whatever it takes.
01:12:47I'm still not exactly sure what to tell the guests.
01:12:51I'm so sorry, sweetie.
01:12:53I can't imagine what you're going through, and here I am going on about flower arrangements.
01:12:58Bonnie, it's okay.
01:13:01I really appreciate everything you're doing.
01:13:06Everyone's been so good.
01:13:09Has there been any news at all?
01:13:12No.
01:13:15Not since yesterday.
01:13:17The best gifts don't have bows.
01:13:22Is that another Charles Dickens quote, like, bah humbug?
01:13:26No, it's something Luke said to me the night we first met.
01:13:36I'm sorry.
01:13:38I'm sorry.
01:13:40I'm sorry.
01:13:42I'm sorry.
01:13:44I'm sorry.
01:13:47If I'm going to have to accept all of this uncertainty, then I'm going to have to do it on my own terms.
01:13:57I'm done waiting, and wishing, and wondering.
01:14:05Maybe sometimes we have to make our own Christmas wishes come true.
01:14:12Taylor, are you okay, dear?
01:14:14I know it seems like worry is all we got right now, but I know Luke, and I know the Army, and we just have to have faith.
01:14:22You're right, Charlie.
01:14:25And I know you and Peggy have been in this same spot many times before, and you always made it through.
01:14:33But after I lost my mother, I made up my mind to take charge of my own life.
01:14:40I had you to help me, Grandpa Frank.
01:14:44But I made my own decisions, and I found my own way to be the person that I wanted to be.
01:14:52And now, now I—
01:14:55Now, everyone is asking you to wait, to be patient.
01:15:01And it just doesn't feel like enough.
01:15:05Luke showed me what it means to love Christmas again.
01:15:10But all of these lights and decorations, they just remind me that he's thousands of miles away.
01:15:18That it's dangerous, and he could get hurt.
01:15:24So I can't just sit here anymore, hoping.
01:15:29I need to do something.
01:15:32I need to do something to make things better.
01:15:35If there's anything that we can do, Taylor, you got it.
01:15:39Charlie, I need you to make a call for me.
01:15:53You made it. I have to say, when you called, I thought you were crazy.
01:15:58Now, seeing you both here, well, I still think this is crazy.
01:16:02Seems like yesterday.
01:16:03Been too long.
01:16:04Taylor, this is Colonel Clay Murphy. Clay, this is Taylor Nichols, Luke's fiancée.
01:16:10Hi, so nice to meet you. And thank you so much for making this happen.
01:16:14The pleasure's all mine.
01:16:16Charlie called asking for a Christmas miracle, and I was happy I could deliver.
01:16:20Captain Malone's one of a kind in my book.
01:16:22Well, I think so, too.
01:16:24Let's get you inside.
01:16:28So, what's the latest?
01:16:31Well, there was a break in the storm long enough to drop the captain's unit here.
01:16:35But they went on foot and made contact with the downed chopper crew here.
01:16:40When we last received word, they'd regrouped with their chopper and were making their way back.
01:16:45We've been told to prepare for injuries.
01:16:49Um, do you think they'll make it back tonight?
01:16:53Hard to say. It's a wild one out there. For now, they're on their own.
01:17:01It's not unheard of on missions like this, Taylor, to lose contact.
01:17:06I'm sure that everything is going to be just fine. We just have to wait it out.
01:17:30I love you.
01:17:49You okay, Taylor?
01:17:53So, this is it.
01:17:55This is all he has of home.
01:17:59That's right. It's you. You're his home.
01:18:25I love you.
01:18:27I love you, too.
01:18:29I love you, too.
01:18:31I love you, too.
01:18:33I love you, too.
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01:18:49I love you, too.
01:18:51I love you, too.
01:18:52I love you, too.
01:18:55Open up!
01:18:57It's Lucas! Look here!
01:19:07Taylor?
01:19:19What are you doing here?
01:19:20Are you okay? Is everybody okay?
01:19:22I'm fine. Yeah, everyone's fine.
01:19:24What are you doing here?
01:19:26I couldn't wait any longer.
01:19:29So, I made our Christmas wish come true.
01:19:32I brought Christmas to you.
01:19:51Sorry.
01:20:15Taylor,
01:20:17when you first met me, I was wearing a red suit with a big long white beard.
01:20:23You couldn't see me, but I could see you.
01:20:28It's no secret to anyone here just how much I love Christmas.
01:20:35You look good, brother.
01:20:37Thanks.
01:20:39But I didn't understand what it truly meant until I fell in love with you.
01:20:46It means that wherever we are,
01:20:49we'll always be together,
01:20:51connected,
01:20:53feeling the joy and happiness that we feel on this day.
01:21:01Luke, I remember the night we first met, too.
01:21:05Here we go.
01:21:07Your bright eyes,
01:21:09your warm laugh,
01:21:10and I wondered how anyone could be so jolly wearing that scratchy beard.
01:21:16But most of all,
01:21:18I remember the way you made me feel
01:21:21when you said you hoped my Christmas wish comes true.
01:21:24You gave me hope
01:21:27on a night that I was feeling lost
01:21:30and afraid to move on.
01:21:37And now,
01:21:38thanks to you,
01:21:41I have only one wish on my Christmas list,
01:21:47and that's to spend every Christmas with you for the rest of our lives.
01:21:59Taylor,
01:22:01with this ring,
01:22:03I promise to love you
01:22:05and care for you.
01:22:06And to spend the rest of my life making sure that all of your Christmas wishes,
01:22:12they all come true.
01:22:20Luke,
01:22:22with this ring,
01:22:25I promise to share with you whatever lies ahead.
01:22:30Laughter,
01:22:32tears,
01:22:33troubles,
01:22:35and joys.
01:22:39But above all,
01:22:42a love that will last forever.
01:22:55Merry Christmas.
01:22:57Very Christmas.
01:23:00Merry Christmas.
01:23:02Merry Christmas.
01:23:06My boy.
01:23:29Time would heal our hearts
01:23:35and everyone would have a...
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