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Emilia: Crescent Cove, or as I know it,
41.3 degrees north, 89 degrees west.
The exact map coordinates where I, Emelia Maria Martin,
was born and raised.
My sister was always the adventurous one,
moving her whole family to New Zealand.
That's where Mom and Dad are this Christmas,
while I'm here at home.
Not alone though. I have Muffin by my side.
This would prove to be a Christmas unlike any other,
where I learn to look up from all my maps
and see the world around me
with a little help from a special explorer
who came wandering through our small town.
[Beeping]
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[Humming]
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[Humming]
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[Humming]
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Ooh, chilly out there.
Good morning, Megan.
Hi. Did you get them off okay?
They are in the air as we speak.
How long is the flight from O'Hare to New Zealand?
20 hours.
Yeah, my dad took three books,
my mom's trying to finish knitting the sweater
she's giving my sister for Christmas,
but their bunny is not happy to be spending Christmas
at my house. He won't speak to me.
This is the coolest map you have ever made,
and you have made some unbelievable maps.
Thank you. Well, Tristan's pretty special.
What kid do you know has grandparents from Venezuela,
a mother that grew up in Midwestern America,
and a father who's Kiwi?
I'll say it again. Very cool.
[both laughing]
Good morning, ladies.
- Hi, Mr. Latimer. - Buenos dias.
I am going to need your assistance once again this year.
We have three weeks to find the perfect
Christmas gift for Ellen.
Oh, what did we choose for Mrs. Latimer last year?
That cashmere holiday sweater with the gilded buttons.
Oh, yeah, I loved that.
So did Ellen. So, put your heads together.
Come up with some ideas for me.
Yeah.
What is this, Emilia?
Oh, it's just something I'm working on.
It's a map that I made for my nephew Tristan.
Mm-hm.
This is the specific latitude and longitude for
where he lives. I wanted to make him this so that he could
learn about his home. See, if you follow these.
- These open. - Mm-hm.
Each door gives Tristan a clue to finding
the Christmas treasure in Whakatane, New Zealand.
X marks the spot.
And what secret treasure exists in Whakatane, New Zealand?
Tristan.
He's my treasure in New Zealand,
and I want him to know that this Christmas.
That is really sweet.
It is, Megan.
And this is one of the most unique things
that I have ever seen.
Thank you, Horace.
I will put it aside and get back to work now.
I have been lying awake at night brainstorming ideas
on how to increase our web traffic.
People just don't buy paper maps anymore.
Do you think you could design another one?
Another?
Picture this.
An interactive treasure map of the North Pole.
[Scoffing] The North Pole?
Christmas Village, the Elf Workshop,
the Reindeer Stable.
The North Pole is a frozen tundra.
A novelty map.
We can put it online as a Christmas Day activity
for families. The goal will be to follow the clues
to find the X that marks the spot.
Hah! Think of the online hits!
Yeah, it's a great idea, but I would want kids to
know about the true North Pole, too.
Not just the Santa stuff.
Of course, of course.
Make the real facts part of the clues.
In fact, put everything else on hold.
I want this ready for this year.
Well, what about the X?
What's the ultimate Christmas treasure?
You can figure that out, Emilia.
We'll call the whole project "Where's Christmas?"
Let me know what you need and don't forget my wife's gift.
You two have raised the Christmas present bar
so high I can't live up to my own reputation.
[laughing]
[sighing]
Christmas is in three weeks.
I can't get this done in time.
Regretting not going to New Zealand with your parents?
I don't know what I'm going to do.
Well, if you want to keep the boss happy,
you better figure it out quickly.
I need my peppermint latte.
I think Sam should be open now.
I'll be right back. [chuckling]
♪
[crowd chattering]
[camera snapping]
[scoffing]
[crowd chattering]
Emilia!
You're late today.
Actually, I was here so early you guys weren't even here yet.
Well, peppermint latte coming right up.
So, how's my favorite couple doing today?
Honestly, we're just tying up all the loose ends
before Christmas.
You should see our kids' lists.
[Laughing]
Sam, my man, is that peppermint latte ready?
Right here.
Wait, that's--
Alright.
You should really try their peppermint latte.
Best I ever had.
Were you just on the fire escape of town hall?
Yeah, that was me.
I'm telling you, try one of these.
You don't know what you're missing.
Oh, hey.
[camera snapping]
He loves the lattes.
Did you just give my peppermint latte to a stranger?
I had to. That's Drew Campbell.
Who in the world is Drew Campbell?
[laughing]
That's funny. You're funny.
What's funny?
Oh, I thought you were making a joke because his internet show
is called, "Where in the World is Drew Campbell?"
His what?
Okay, Drew Campbell is a famous explorer.
You know, the guy that travels to remote places for
Global Discovery Magazine.
That can't be him.
Why not?
Well, you just said remote places.
This is Crescent Cove.
Bye, Sam.
We're plenty remote.
[Laughing]
[Phone ringing]
Crescent Map Company.
Just a moment, I'll transfer you.
What?
Get on your computer. Search for Drew Campbell.
[clearing throat] Oh, wow.
Cute.
Click on his bio.
Okay.
[clearing throat]
"Famous international explorer for Global Discovery Magazine."
Nice.
"Has been to every continent, and has even trekked
the North Pole twice."
What about him?
Well, he's rude, he doesn't wait his turn,
and takes unnecessary risks.
Do you know him?
I do not.
Then why are you so interested?
Because he is also exactly the person I need to help me
with the "Where's Christmas?" map.
Dilemma.
Just tell Horace I will be back soon.
Okay.
♪
Oh.
Hey! Peppermint Latte!
My name is Emilia.
Peppermint Emilia.
What were you doing down there?
Ah, well, in my line of work I learned it's good to look at
things from different angles, both literally and figuratively.
Meaning?
Meaning you don't get a complete picture of a place
until you see it from all sides, you know?
[chuckling] That's ridiculous.
All you need is a map.
A map? [laughing]
A map barely tells you anything of value.
A good map tells you every piece of critical information.
Not even close.
I mean, it misses the colors, the scents, the feeling
a place gives you.
Who cares about longitude and latitude?
And besides, what good is a map if you never go anywhere?
Hey, Mr. Campbell.
Sam, I asked you to call me Drew.
Oh, Drew, here's the turkey club you wanted.
Thank you, good sir. I am starving.
Since when did you deliver, Sam?
Enjoy.
Let me guess, it's going to be the best turkey club
you've ever had?
I'm hoping.
Emilia, I see you've met our distinguished visitor.
Hm.
Now, Mr. Campbell, seems we've been getting some unusual calls
down at the station.
People seem to think you've been lying in the streets,
climbing on park benches.
Mrs. Finnegan insists she saw you on the top of town hall.
He was.
I told these concerned citizens that famous explorers probably
do things a little differently than us regular folks.
There's no need to report it every time he sneezes.
Thank you, Joan.
Just see that your article paints a Crescent Cove Christmas
as it truly is.
Yes, ma'am.
You just called Officer Becker, Joan?
That's her name, isn't it?
Listen. I am working on a--
[Phone ringing] Hold that thought.
Okay.
Hey, Connie?
Yeah, yeah, yeah. I made it okay.
It's perfect. You wouldn't believe.
Yeah, small little shops on Main Street.
A town square.
And a friendly policewoman who still patrols on foot.
Yeah, it's a real Mayberry.
Oh, no, no, no, no. This is exactly what we wanted.
Crescent Cove is small, simple, provincial,
and steeped in Christmas tradition,
and completely oblivious to the outside world.
It's crazy.
Oh, no, no, no. It's exactly what I told you I needed.
Yeah, I think it's going to be the perfect holiday rest
that I was looking for. Uh-huh.
Okay. I'll talk to you.
Sam, let's see what you got.
[mumbling happily]
[Humming]
Any luck?
Not many people have trekked the North Pole,
but most who have are either dead or speak Russian.
Mm, maybe you should call Santa directly.
Not helpful.
Or maybe you could swallow your pride,
and ask an actual explorer who just happens to be
in your hometown?
Yeah, and that's another thing.
If he thinks Crescent Cove is so provincial,
- why is he even here? - Well--
I mean, if we're too rustic for the big important globe trotter,
- why come at all? - Well--
I mean, oblivious to the outside world?
I'll have him know that I've mapped the world.
The whole entire thing literally.
He knows.
What-- What do you mean?
He's in the showroom with Mr. Latimer.
You're kidding.
Nope. They're discussing the "“Where's Christmas?" map.
Mr. Latimer: Emilia!
Where in the world is Drew Campbell?
He's right here in Crescent Cove!
[laughing]
Nice to meet you, Emilia.
Mr. Campbell.
Emilia is one of the finest cartographers
that you will ever meet.
Thus her passionate defense of all maps.
She is a stickler for details,
which is exactly what you'd want a cartographer to be.
Indeed.
Drew is doing an article about a true Americana
small town Christmas, and he has picked Crescent Cove.
- Really? - Mm-hm.
I would have thought we were too simple.
Well, simple is a nice thing to be,
and, frankly, it's the whole point of the piece.
Hm.
I've brokered a little deal with Drew, Emilia.
A deal?
Mm-hm. I know how important it is to you that
the "Where's Christmas?" map have some authenticity,
that it teaches something.
Yes, I do believe that.
Who better to give you insights than someone who has
actually been there?
I've been there.
And Drew is looking for a Crescent Cove native
to give him the real small town experience.
He doesn't want to miss a thing.
Horace, I actually--
Drew will help you with the map, and you will guide him through
a Crescent Cove Christmas.
Absolutely not.
I-- I have plans.
What kind of plans?
Well, for one,
I'm bunny sitting for my parents,
and I have to get my nephew's map
mailed to New Zealand before Christmas.
[laughing]
I trust you to figure it out around your packed schedule.
[laughing] Bunny sitting.
Drew.
This your calendar?
Mm-hm.
Okay, blue is work,
purple is Christmas shopping,
and yellow is lawn care?
In December?
That category includes getting
the holiday yard decorations up.
Okay, well, I do see a little
space here for another color.
Let's say we make Drew Campbell green for festive.
Please? I could really use your local expertise.
Okay, but only if we work on the map every morning.
Done.
And I think I'll make you orange in my calendar, Emilia.
I suspect that underneath that fastidious exterior
is a lot of fire.
See you then.
[Humming]
Who's a good boy?
Good boy. There you go.
Hi, buddy.
Is that good?
Okay.
[sighing] You know, I can tell I'll have
to plan every minute of the day to keep him on track.
Let's see.
Arrive at 8:00 am.
You're right, Muffin.
Better allow a few minutes for Drew Campbell delinquency.
Arrive at 8:04.
[phone vibrating]
Mama, you made it!
Emilia's Mom: So hot here. Forgot my big hat.
I'm sure Zoe has sunscreen you can use.
And Muffin, he's with you?
Yeah, he's right here next to me.
Let me speak to him.
[Speaking Spanish, making kissing sounds]
He heard me?
Yeah. He heard you.
We wish you were here with us, sweetheart.
I know, Mama.
I know I should've come, but now I have even more work
to do than I originally thought I did.
We love you, Emilia Maria.
I love you, too.
Te mando un abrazo. Ciao.
[beeping]
[sighing]
I know.
Oh, hey. Good morning.
For you.
That's unnecessary, but thank you.
Well, consider it my apology.
For what?
I think you misunderstood my comments about Crescent Cove.
So, are you apologizing or are you just making it clear
that the misunderstanding was on me?
Fair enough.
I am apologizing for saying that your town is simple,
even though I meant it as a compliment.
[chuckling] Charming. Quaint. Cozy.
Those are compliments.
Those are adjectives.
My assignment is to explore a traditional
small town Christmas.
You know, like, real Miracle on 34th Street stuff.
Santa gets put on trial in that movie.
Does he?
Mm.
Okay, maybe Jimmy Stewart in It's a Wonderful Life.
George Bailey needs to be saved from jumping off
a bridge on that one.
[chuckling] And these are classics?
Yeah.
Look, I get it. You want your readers to know
that the small town Christmas that they dream about
really exists.
And you came to the right place.
I knew it. I knew it.
This morning we have to get some real solid work done
on the "Where's Christmas?" map,
but then I have a plan for tonight.
Oh, you have a plan?
I find that hard to believe.
What color is it?
Keep this up and you're going to navigate this provincial
Christmas on your own.
I will be on my best behavior for the rest of the day.
Oh, only the rest of today?
How long are you here?
Two and a half weeks.
Well, try to stay off the naughty list.
No promises.
And suddenly I felt the ice start cracking
underneath my feet.
No way.
So my choices were to stay
and face the hungry bear off shore,
falling into the ice in sub-zero water,
or trying to fly.
And?
Well, I'm here to tell the story, aren't I?
Megan: You learned to fly?
Nah, the ice held up,
and I made it across the float safely.
[laughing, cheering]
You know, with a proper map, you would have known
the vulnerabilities in the ice.
A good map informs you that between 90 degrees north
and 135 degrees west the polar caps are
susceptible to unpredictable weather temperatures.
Mm, point taken, but how would a map maker
know all that if the explorer hadn't collected
the data in person?
With proper satellite coordinates and imagery
daylight, shade, even wind can be predicted
with great accuracy,
which all determine the thickness of ice,
without ever putting on a pair of boots.
Oh, what fun is that?
A lot more fun than plunging to an icy death.
We have a lot of work to do,
and we are two hours behind schedule.
Okay, thank you. Thank you for listening.
Thank you. Appreciate you guys.
Alright, Peppermint Emilia.
What do you want to know?
- For starters-- - Hold on one minute.
Should we get some lunch first?
Or not.
♪
[knocking]
Guard the fort, Muffin. I'll be back.
Hey.
Hi.
So, this is your house?
Yes.
Are you going to invite me in?
Why would you want to come in?
I'm an explorer.
We'll be late.
Okay.
It doesn't start for 30 minutes.
I'm sorry.
Are you the Crescent Cove expert or am I?
Definitely you.
Well, in a small town, things like the annual
tree lighting are very popular events.
So, if you want good photos, you need to get a good spot.
Lead the way.
Thank you.
So, let me tell you what you can expect this evening.
Please.
It's in three parts. First, Horace will recite
"'Twas the Night Before Christmas."
Horace? Your boss, Horace?
Yes. He's also the mayor.
So, the owner of the map company is also the mayor?
Small town, remember?
Uh-huh.
Then we will count down together while the tree's being lit
as it has for over 100 years.
Love it.
And then we'll do some caroling while Horace puts the moon
on top of the tree.
Moon?
Well, this is Crescent Cove.
We have a crescent moon atop our tree.
Wow. That is truly unique.
I haven't seen or heard anything else like that
anywhere in the world.
Believe me, Horace takes his moon very seriously.
No one is allowed to climb the ladder except for him.
I'm pretty sure he made it an official proclamation.
No one interferes with his mooning.
[townspeople chattering]
Wow. Would you look at this.
Welcome to a small town Christmas.
Can you hold this for me please?
What am I? Your valet?
Oh, no, no, no, no.
[camera snapping]
Mr. Campbell.
[camera snapping]
Citizens of Crescent Cove!
Where in the world is Drew Campbell you may ask?
He is on my ladder!
[crowd laughing]
[all applauding]
My ladder.
Drew Campbell.
Crowd: Three! Two! One!
ALL: Merry Christmas!
♪ Deck the halls with boughs of holly ♪
♪ Fa la-la-la-la la-la la-la
♪ Tis the season to be jolly
♪ Fa la-la-la-la la-la la-la
What?
All those years of exploration and you never sang carols?
Sure I have, but nothing like this.
This is special.
You don't know how lucky you are.
♪ Fa la-la-la-la la-la la-la
[cheering, applauding]
Merry Christmas, everyone. Merry Christmas.
I think the locals were very excited to have a celebrity
at the lighting festival.
That was so great.
Thank you.
So, I think we need to set some new ground rules.
What were the old ground rules?
Well, originally, the deal was you were going to help me with
my map, and I was going to show you a Crescent Cove Christmas.
There was no map work done today.
I'll admit, it was a slow start.
I think from now on I'm going to make a list
of details that we need to discuss.
Like temperature, terrain, domain.
Can I be honest with you?
I would appreciate that.
I haven't had a stateside Christmas in eight years.
Wow. That's a long time.
I have spent the holidays in the mountains of Japan,
in the lowlands of Ethiopia, but I haven't had a traditional
Christmas in my home country in a long time.
That's a shame.
I love to explore the unknown,
but I've been craving the known.
Does that make sense?
Yeah, it does.
So, my editor and I came up with this idea for this feature.
A real Christmas.
It's kind of a break for me.
No offense to your map,
but I'm in need of more Christmas,
not more work.
I hear you and I understand,
I just-- I also have a job to do,
and without your help, I'm going to need all my extra
time to do the research on my own.
Maybe I could get Megan to show you around.
Since it's a novelty map, wouldn't it be simpler to
design a North Pole that everyone imagines?
You know, Candy Cane Lane and Santa's workshop?
I think maps can fun, I think they should also teach.
And with your help, we can not only spread Christmas joy,
we can also spread some real North Pole knowledge.
Don't you want that, too?
I mean, you'd understand my hesitation if you--
If I what?
I mean, if you explored more.
What does that mean?
I mean, you see the world from your drafting table,
through topography and tools.
But the best way to learn a place is to experience it.
So, kids can't learn about the North Pole
unless we take them all there?
Okay, I didn't say that.
That's kind of exactly what you insinuated.
Look, you don't have to help me.
Emilia--
But if you choose to do so, I need you to do some real work.
Not just entertain the whole office.
It's up to you.
I'll be there at 8:00.
♪
Oh. Don't look so happy to see me.
I'm sorry, Megan. Good morning.
Good morning. I have a message for you.
He's not coming, is he?
Who?
Well, what's the message?
Horace would like you to ask Drew if he got any good shots
of him doing his mayoral duties at the tree lighting.
If so, he'd like to use them in his next campaign.
Honestly, I don't think I'm going to see Drew again.
Sorry.
Can't talk right now. Lots to do.
I guess we solved that.
Ooh, great. More caffeine.
We may need it if we plan to stay on schedule.
Okay. Reporting for duty.
Yeah, let's get to work.
But it's actually much warmer in the North Pole
than the South Pole. As you already know,
it sits at a much lower elevation.
Warm, of course, being a relative term.
In the height of summer, it gets no higher than
32 degree Fahrenheit.
That is interesting, but because our map is
primarily for children,
let's teach them about the cold without them even knowing it.
How do we do that?
By combining the Christmas North Pole
with the real North Pole.
For instance, what kind of boots would Santa really
need for these temperatures?
Mukluks.
What are mukluks?
The Inuit people have been wearing them for generations.
Santa would definitely slip them on to go feed his reindeer.
Mm. Sorry. No jokes.
I don't want you to stunt your whole personality.
I just want to stay on task.
We are, aren't we?
Yes, but--
And we only have 30 minutes to go.
Okay.
We're still making gingerbread, right?
'Cause I really want those pictures for my article.
Yes, we are, but I'm worried.
Why?
With the tension as thick as it is,
will our gingerbread man and gingerbread woman
even speak to each other?
Will he climb onto the gumdrop roof with his camera
while she refuses to leave her drafting table?
Or will they learn to work together?
The gingerbread man will handle his part.
Okay, then. I will talk to the gingerbread woman,
but it looks promising.
Okay.
[sighing] I just wish I could picture this map.
That's my fault.
Come with me, I'll show you how this whole thing got started.
♪
Oh, wow.
You made this?
It's for my nephew Tristan.
One of the coolest things I've ever seen.
Thanks. It's a Treasure Map.
And you made this without ever visiting New Zealand?
Well, no, I spent Christmas there last year.
Yeah, well, I can tell.
You really captured the colors and the feel of the place.
I've been to Whakatane.
It's outstanding.
But if X marks the spot on our map too,
what's the Christmas treasure going to be?
I haven't quite figured out yet.
Family?
Christmas Spirit? Gift giving?
Mukluks?
And he's back.
[Laughing]
Let's cut out early.
I need to send this to New Zealand
and we can bake your coveted gingerbread.
And what color does gingerbread fall under?
Blue.
Isn't blue work?
Yes, it is. Trust me, you're a lot of work.
Okay, cool.
So, your nephew's in New Zealand?
Uh, yeah, my older sister, Zoe, and her husband
own a restaurant there.
Long way from home, huh?
Mm, she was always adventurous.
When I was studying at university,
she was strapping on a backpack and heading on a plane.
Never needed a plan.
That's certainly an exciting way to live.
She actually met her husband in Italy,
but when they decided to have Tristan,
they wanted to go back to his home
and they took over the family restaurant.
So Tristan is a living, breathing melting pot.
Can't beat that.
[chuckling]
Before my parents came here from Venezuela,
my mom had only seen America in magazines.
So, when my dad got a job as an interpreter and moved here
she had this definite dream of the idyllic town she wanted to
raise her family in.
And here you are.
Here I am. Emilia Maria Martin.
Daughter of the Midwest.
This is the best part of my job.
Going to the post office?
No. Hearing people's stories.
Yes.
Hi, Mr. Carter.
You think you can get this to New Zealand
in time for Christmas?
Oh, I just read the latest issue.
Gil Jones on Maple, he's got a subscription,
so I read it cover to cover every month before I deliver it.
Well, I'm so glad you like it.
It's just-- what a great surprise to have you
in my post office.
I've got something I want to show you.
Now, I've been buying stamps for my children and my grandchildren
every Christmas for years.
Drew: Oh. Wow. This is quite a collection.
Yeah.
Hey, wait. Is that one from Ceylon?
Ceylon hasn't been on the map since 1972.
It's now--
Sri Lanka.
7.8 degrees north, 80.7 degrees east.
Impressive.
Emilia, your parents are sending back more stamps
from New Zealand for me, and the least I can do
is to get your present there on time.
Thank you.
Mr. Carter?
Would you allow me to take your picture
with your collection?
Well, I guess so.
Then when Gil Jones gets his subscription next month,
you'll be in the magazine.
[chuckling] I'll have to buy my own copy!
[all laughing]
- Alright. - Sure.
Wait!
Is it okay if I hold these too?
Just going to deliver them to Santa.
[both laughing]
Of course. They're perfect.
[camera snapping]
You start here.
So, when you're piping, make sure you do it from
the back and just even pressure, and we should get a nice...
...line like that.
- Oh, wow. - Two.
Oh, that's a good one.
You got a little shaky hand, though.
I know, it's hard.
- You nervous? - okay, ready?
Careful.
That good?
Yeah, just press that in, corners.
Just like that, right?
Yeah. Pressure.
Oh, he's fancy.
Who knew that these things were actual feats of engineering.
I should have known that you wouldn't just be satisfied
baking a gingerbread man.
No, no. Drew Campbell has to try to make the whole town.
[laughing]
Good job. Doesn't look as tasty yet.
Ah, nothing a few gumdrops cannot fix.
Okay, we'll see.
What's going on there? [laughing]
- It's great. - This is great.
- Fancy. - I know.
Are you eating all the candy?
- No. - Yeah, you are.
Perfect.
You know, you could probably sell those maps.
Like the one you made for your nephew.
Oh, that's just a side project I do when I have time.
Don't sell yourself short.
Boom.
Did you just put a pretzel on the roof?
Oh, yeah. The gingerbread man had a leak last year.
Sealed it himself.
[laughing]
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Did you just laugh at one of my jokes?
Shockingly enough, I believe I did.
My work here on Earth is done.
Stop.
You know, it's funny how a few days of seeing things through
someone else's eyes makes the same old traditions
have new meaning.
Really?
Yeah, I mean, like the tree lighting.
I've attended it all my life,
but last night, listening to your terrible singing,
I don't know.
Yeah, yeah. Well, I have to confess, too.
I completely underestimated you.
I mean, after working with you today,
seeing that map that you made for your nephew.
You are a force, Miss Peppermint Latte.
What?
Did I say something wrong?
No.
Those words are usually used to describe my sister.
Ah.
I mean, well, I don't know your sister,
but I can't imagine for one second
that she is any more of a force than you.
Ta-da! Look at this.
Wow.
It's a metaphor for our entire relationship so far.
Oh, I need to take some pictures.
Okay, let's see... what's up with this.
Will you get in one?
Oh. No, no, no.
Come on!
Okay. Like this?
[laughing] Just...
Thanks.
[camera snapping]
Wow, all of that for just a couple photos.
Nah, it's about the journey, not the destination.
So I keep hearing.
Okay. Sorry.
Here, let me help you.
Oh.
Just... come on. Good to go.
Oh.
Uh, sorry.
- Emilia? - Yeah?
I couldn't help but notice that you didn't have
a Christmas tree.
It was on my schedule for two nights ago.
It just kept getting rerouted.
Do you want to get one?
Like, right now?
With me?
- Yeah. - Well, alright then.
[chuckling]
Should probably clean up.
Good idea.
- Fine. - Okay.
♪
[laughing]
So, you know there's no such thing as a perfect tree, right?
Sure there is. We just haven't found it yet.
No.
Maybe you need to look for a different kind altogether.
I hear Scottish pines are nice.
Or maybe you just need to have a little more patience.
This is it.
[laughing] It can't be.
I mean, there's a huge hole on this side of the branches.
Oh, I know. That's your side.
Are you trying to say I have a void in my life?
Well, you gotta be searching for something
when you're hopping all around the globe.
Yeah, experiences.
Sounds exciting.
It can be.
[chuckling]
It could also be a little lonely, too.
I changed my mind, I want this one.
- Right here? - Mm-hm.
Okay, you're the boss.
♪
Emilia: Yeah, right here is good.
Let's get the tree out.
Alright.
Okay, promise not to decorate without me.
I give you my word.
Okay. Tomorrow at 7:00 work?
Yeah, perfectly.
Gives me time to get the ornaments out of storage.
Oh, I can see it now.
Yeah, it's going to be a beautiful tree.
No, the storage.
I mean, all labeled and neatly stacked.
- Color coded. - Mm-hm.
[both laughing]
I wish I could do it tonight,
but I can't cancel my meeting with my lawyer.
Your lawyer? Let me guess.
Horace pressed charges for climbing on his mayoral ladder.
No, I have some things I need to handle stateside
before I head back out.
Yeah, yeah. That sounds important.
You shouldn't miss that.
Yeah.
So, tree in or out?
Uh, let's just leave it on the porch.
Are you sure it's still going to be there in the morning?
[laughing]
This is Crescent Cove.
If anything, the neighbors may have it decorated by morning.
[laughing] Love it.
Actually, I'm going to put that in the article.
You better share the byline.
Oh, yeah.
[chuckling]
Have a good evening, Emilia.
I'll see you tomorrow morning.
You'll be map ready?
Map ready.
Okay.
♪
[chuckling]
♪
[sighing]
Okay, Muffin. Let's do this.
♪
[sighing] Okay.
♪
Philippines.
12.8 degrees north, 120 degrees east.
Okay.
Christmas in the Philippines.
[chuckling]
♪
[sighing]
Wow. These pictures are fantastic.
Think you could use any of them?
Are you kidding?
This is exactly what the map needs.
Now we just need to choose which ones.
[gasping] We could even use this one as a clue.
Hm. Yeah.
You took these?
Well, they answer the age old question.
Both: Where in the world is Drew Campbell?
[laughing]
How about I call Sam and get us some lunch delivered?
Looks like we may be here a while.
Lunch is on me, and it's not in the office.
Ooh, sounds like an adventure.
A geography adventure.
You want experience and color, right?
- Yeah. - Let's go get your camera.
Okay.
Old Cove Hill.
Seen many a sled?
We're lucky the kids are still in school
otherwise this place would be packed.
Lucky us.
But experiences can be educational.
Oh, yes. The geography adventure.
Old Cove Hill is 300.6 feet long
and 212.56 feet high.
And there is the Emilia we all know.
- To the decimal! - Mm-hm.
The incline is a 55 degree angle.
You know what that means, don't you?
Yeah, it's gonna be fun.
It sure is.
Feeling brave?
Let's do it.
- Alright. - [laughing]
Oh!
Uno, dos.
Tres! [screaming]
Yeah! That's what I'm talkin' 'bout.
[screaming, laughing]
Oh, my goodness.
Look at you!
Let's try again.
[laughing]
Oh, yeah!
[screaming]
[laughing]
[both laughing]
- I can't. - Oh, my goodness.
[laughing]
- No hands! - [laughing]
[screaming]
[laughing]
Oh, my gosh. I'm pretty sure we hit 40 miles per hour on that.
I think we did.
I forgot how much fun this was.
Yeah, you couldn't put that on a map, now could you?
Hey, I concede some experiences are best in person.
Okay.
- Now I'm hungry. - Okay.
Let's get the lunch out of the car.
And I need my camera.
I mean, look at those trees.
Oh.
Cold?
Not at all.
Okay, come on, or else it's going to be the best
frozen turkey club you've ever had.
Was it you who said I wasn't adventurous?
Oh, that must be a different Drew Campbell.
Mm, right. Well, just in case, I brought proof.
Guess what's in here?
Oh, I don't have to taste it to know that that's--
Hot chocolate.
Thank you!
Felt like I was turning into a peppermint latte.
[laughing]
Do not put that in your magazine.
I look like a mess after sledding all afternoon.
No, and it's for me.
Salud.
[chuckling]
I think we're closer to finishing the map
than you think.
Just have a few decisions tomorrow,
and then we can hand it in to the web designers.
I can't wait to see it finished.
I still need to decide what
the Christmas treasure is, though.
We can brainstorm tonight.
Yeah, and then you'll be free to enjoy your Christmas.
Thank you for helping me.
My pleasure.
And thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule
to show me around.
When do you leave?
Well, the article has to be turned in for
the Christmas edition.
So, I should probably be back in the office in a week.
You'll miss Christmas Eve.
Regrettably. Yes.
But you got a taste of a small town Christmas.
Thanks to you.
No, it was Crescent Cove really, but I'm glad I could help.
You're freezing.
Let's get you warm.
♪
[laughing]
That is truly unbelievable.
Muffin only likes my mother.
You got great taste, Muffin.
[chuckling]
Okay, and this one?
Ottawa. Capital of...
Canada.
[giggling]
Wow.
This is certainly a well-traveled tree.
Zoe is well-traveled.
She brought most of these home for the family.
I was thinking about the name of our map.
"Where's Christmas?"
Clever, isn't it?
And a great question.
Maybe one we're both trying to answer.
What do you mean?
You with your maps.
Me with my small town exploration.
I mean, is Christmas possible in a faraway place?
Or is it at home?
Well, I hope Christmas is in the North Pole,
because that's where our map leads.
Come on, you know what I mean.
Maybe we're both trying to answer the same question.
It's possible.
- Emilia. - [phone ringing]
Oh, that's-- that's my family.
[phone ringing]
Hi!
Hola, sweetheart!
Emilia! We can see you!
I can see you too, Mama.
Are you guys having fun?
Oh, yeah, we took Tristan to the park.
It was 70 degree here this afternoon.
[laughing] Not here!
Dad: How's the map coming, honey?
Emilia: It's almost done.
I can't wait until you see it, Dad.
And Muffin? Is he there?
He's here somewhere.
Emilia, I'm very worried about you.
I don't like you being all alone at Christmas.
I'm-- I'm not alone. Don't worry.
Is there someone there right now, Emilia?
There's just someone whose been helping me with the map.
Is this someone a he?
- Mama! - [chuckling]
Tienes un conejito maravilloso.
Yes! He's the greatest bunny in the whole world.
Where in the world is Drew Campbell?
He's in my daughter's living room!
Who? Who is he?
Mom, Dad, Zoe. This is-- this is Drew.
I've read about all your explorations
and your photos are magnificent.
I appreciate that. Thank you, sir.
Okay, well, we won't keep you.
I haven't even asked if Muffin's eating.
Later, sis. Love you. We'll call another time.
- Nice to see you, Drew. - Nice to meet you, too.
[sighing]
And that was my family.
Are you okay?
I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable.
They can be a little--
No, no, no. Your family's great.
You have a really great family.
Is your family...
Uh, both my parents passed away.
Drew, I'm sorry.
It's okay. I just really don't want to talk about it.
So...
What goes on top of the tree?
An angel or a star?
Please don't tell me a moon.
Oh, you're a star girl.
You want to do the honors?
Sure.
Right.
Good?
You wanna know why I'm a star girl?
Yeah.
Let's go.
Oh, my. Small towns sure do get quiet.
Well, it's easier to [unclear].
So, where are you taking me?
Here.
- Isn't it beautiful? - It is.
So, is this why you have a star on your tree?
No, this is.
Come on. Come here.
Come here. Stand right here.
Do you see it?
No, what?
Oh, wow.
Yeah!
It only comes up when the moon is high.
My dad used to bring Zoe and I here.
He called it the Christmas star.
He said if we ever wandered far away,
this would be right here to lead us home.
Wow, in all my travels, I have never seen anything
so simple and unique in a place.
Emilia Martin!
You best plug that gazebo in, young lady!
[giggling]
[both laughing]
You're more daring than you give yourself credit for.
I might need the name of your lawyer.
Crescent Cove fugitive is on the run.
[chattering]
Well, I won't ask the obvious question.
I do not know where in the world he is.
He could be climbing a roof, under a tree.
The possibilities are endless.
[laughing] Good one.
But I did finish the map layout this morning.
Ah.
Well, it's even better than I imagined.
The kids are going to love it.
Drew was a great help.
Mm-hm. At first I wasn't sure if you two were going to
work with each other or kill each other.
A Christmas miracle!
[laughing]
Mr. Mayor!
Mr. Explorer.
Cinnamon spice.
Adventurous choice.
Emilia finished the map.
Without me?
Finishing touches. It's 10:00.
Blue time is blue time.
And I have a date at noon.
A date?
Yep. Wanna join?
I wouldn't miss it for the world.
Oh. Before I forget,
I wanted to invite you to the office party
on Christmas Eve.
You won't believe how we transform the showroom.
No, Horace. Drew will be gone before then.
Oh.
Actually, I've been considering staying through Christmas,
and you just made my decision easy.
Fantastic. I'll let Megan know.
- Alright. - Megan!
What about your article?
Can send it via email.
Muffin will be very pleased.
Can't let him spend Christmas alone.
[chuckling]
What do you think?
Oh. Very nice.
Right?
A date, huh?
Sam closes the cafe at noon once a year during
the Christmas season, and we wrap donated gifts.
Take all the shots you want.
Don't think you're avoiding wrapping.
Celebrity or not.
[laughing]
- Sam, where do you want us? - Hey!
Thank you for coming. Follow me.
[Chattering]
♪
People love you.
I don't know about that.
Everyone I talked to was praising you.
Telling me how great you are.
Really?
Mm-hm. I think the novelty of Drew Campbell is turning into
"Watch your step with Emilia. She's one of our own."
Yeah, well, small towns are like large families.
I'll just have to assure them how great you are, too.
Ha.
Besides. You're leaving soon.
So, there's nothing for them to be worried about.
Emilia, I might--
These actually have to be wrapped
and delivered by tomorrow.
- Right. - We don't want any kids
waking up and wondering, "Where's Christmas?"
No. I guess not.
- Alright. - Yeah.
♪
You know, I come from a small town, too.
You do?
Yeah, about two hours from here.
My dad was a farmer, but he had an adventurous heart.
He used to set up explorations for the both of us.
Now that I think about it, they were treasure hunts!
[giggling] Full circle.
Hey, I don't mean to pry,
but would it help if you shared what happened?
It was an icy road at night.
It happened five years ago, but I was in Thailand.
Part of the reason for being stateside this year
is to tie up some loose ends that I've been avoiding.
I guess I finally realized that
conquering the world was not going to conquer
the sadness that I've been leaving behind.
Yeah.
I'm sure regardless of
wherever you were, your parents were proud of
what you were doing.
Yet, here I am.
Back in a small town for Christmas.
Good old Crescent Cove has been good for me.
Well, thank you for sharing with me.
I'm sure it wasn't easy.
You know what?
It wasn't hard.
You have a way of making things--
[chuckling] Simple?
- I mean that as a compliment. - [laughing]
[sighing]
Here.
The Adventure Set should look extra special
for that little explorer to find under the tree.
You're the bravest person I've ever met,
and it has nothing to do with the adventures.
Well, don't sell yourself short. I see the fire in you too.
♪
- Beautiful.
- Like it? - Yeah.
♪
Emilia: Well, thanks for all your help.
Drew: That was amazing. Thank you.
So are you planning on going back to work?
No.
I think I feel another adventure coming on.
- Do you? - Yeah, come on.
Emilia! What's the hurry?
- Hi, Officer Becker! - Hey, Joan!
♪
[giggling]
- Now you've done it. - [sighing]
So is the jail in this building
or are we gonna get moved elsewhere?
You should start taking pictures,
'cause I think you can get away with just about anything.
So what is the longitude and latitude of Crescent Cove?
41.3 degrees north, 89 degrees west.
Its own unique spot on Earth.
Yes, but you can't feel this on a map.
Crescent Cove Christmas! [giggling]
Are you feeling brave, Emilia?
I feel...
I feel like...
♪
Officer Becker: Emilia Martin! Get down here!
[Laughing] Let's go.
I could charge you with mischief and trespassing!
Anything to say for yourselves?
It's my fault, Joan, I shouldn't have--
I would do it again, Officer Becker.
I'm not sure if Mr. Campbell here
is a good or bad influence on you, Emilia.
That's not the first time I've--
Ba-ba-ba-bah! When I ask the question,
"Where in the world is Drew Campbell" next week,
I hope the answer is not Crescent Cove.
Yes, ma'am.
You've got this whole town turned on its ear.
- I know, I-- - And Emilia here,
I mean, heaven knows what's happening.
Her sister is the cavalier Martin of the family. Not her!
Consider this a warning, you two.
It's Christmas. Go build a snowman or something.
Thanks, officer. We will.
♪
Drew: You know,
you still haven't told me what you decided.
Emilia: About what?
Christmas treasure. What is the X that marks the spot?
You're going to have to wait till Christmas Day
like everyone else.
[sighing] Come on! Tell me.
Nope. You'll have to follow the clues,
we're going to test your North Pole knowledge.
[laughing]
So I was hoping, well, thinking,
I would like to spend Christmas Day with you.
And Muffin, of course.
Oh, sorry, is it rude to invite myself?
I-- we'd love to have you.
Drew: So... what are you doing for dinner tonight?
♪
[sighing]
♪
Well, what do you think, Muffin?
It's been a while since I've been on a proper dinner date.
[scoffing] Well thankfully,
it's not you I have to impress.
[sighing]
What am I doing, Muffin?
I am way off the map here.
He's leaving in a few days,
and if my calculations are correct,
which we both know they always are...
I am headed straight for heartbreak.
But maybe it's worth it.
Because you cannot experience love on paper.
I will tell you everything when I get back.
Could you at least pretend to care?
[sighing] Okay.
Horace! How are you?
Oh, fine. Fine.
Look at you! Special evening planned?
Oh, yeah, I'm meeting up with Emilia for dinner.
Well, she's a wonderful girl, Drew.
We all think the world of her.
I can see why.
I have to say, I am just a little concerned.
I'd hate to see her hurt.
Well, I would never hurt Emilia.
No, of course not, not on purpose.
But soon you'll be off on your next adventure.
You'll forget all about Crescent Cove, and her.
Um, with respect, sir,
I think I might find it impossible
to forget all about Emilia.
Well, I believe that too.
But think of her, would you?
♪
Oh, here, after you.
Thank you!
♪
Hi. Thank you.
Hi.
[chattering quietly]
[chattering softly]
I can tell. [laughing]
Oh, Emilia! Hey.
You look lovely.
Thank you.
Thanks, sir.
Uh, Emilia, this is Connie, my editor.
Hi.
Oh, hi, Connie, yes.
I've heard so much about you.
Oh no! Editor stories are never good.
Oh, no, no. Nothing to worry about.
Everything Drew has told me has been positive.
Um, a little surprise to see you in Crescent Cove.
Well, after you called me the other day
raving about the place,
telling me you need a little bit more time with the article,
I thought I would come and check it out for myself.
Ah, well, the article isn't the only reason
I wanted to stay a few more days.
How-- how is the article coming?
Great! I'm thinking of calling it "Where's Christmas?"
Oooh, I like it.
[giggling]
So Emilia, tell me about you.
Well, I'm a cartographer.
I would have never guessed.
Well, spend five more minutes with her and you'll see.
[laughing]
[chuckling awkwardly]
Uh, have you always lived in this little place?
Crescent Cove is small, but mighty.
Uh-huh... Drew, how do you find it?
It's becoming one of my favorite places.
Really?
After being all over the world, all the places you've seen?
Yup, even after all of that.
[sighing]
Phil?
We have a problem. No, I was right.
Of course I want him to be happy,
but I'm not losing our best explorer
to a small town romance.
♪
[car door closing]
- Ready? - Yes.
But first I wanted to make sure that you got these back.
Your North Pole photos.
They were a perfect inspiration for the design team.
Oh, you should keep this one.
[laughing] Yeah.
Seeing you frozen will bring me warm memories.
- Shall we? - Yeah.
Hey, have you ever spent Christmas in the Philippines?
No, I haven't been there yet.
But that is not where we're going.
♪
♪ Oh what fun it is to ride
♪ In a one horse open sleigh, hey! ♪
♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells
Okay, we're headed north west.
It has to be Newcastle.
Would you stop guessing? It is a surprise.
Okay.
[giggling]
♪
Drew: All right.
This is your home, isn't it?
- It was. - You grew up here?
A couple hours away and I never knew you existed.
It's funny when you think about it, right?
Yeah.
Someone lives here now?
Yeah, yeah. Tad and his family.
He's been caring for the house and farming on the land
for the last five years.
Wow.
Hey, thank you for doing this with me.
I'm not exactly sure what we're doing, but I'm here.
[door creaking open]
Drew! Good to see you, brother!
And you brought company for once.
- Yup. - Emilia and Tad: Hi!
- I'm Emilia. - Tad.
- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you!
The whole family is inside looking forward to seeing you.
Come here.
- Looking good! Looking good! - I could say the same thing.
Please, come on in, guys. The whole family's in there.
- Yeah, thanks! - How you been, man?
- Good! - [distant chattering]
You must be pretty special to him.
He's never seen fit to introduce us to anyone in the past.
Wow! Well, I'm very flattered.
Did you meet the reindeer while you were in the North Pole?
Well, I met a reindeer.
But the elves like to keep the location
of Blitzen and his buddies top secret.
I mean, imagine all the tourists if they knew how to get there.
But I'm gonna tell you something, though.
A couple of nights, I heard sleigh bells.
- Santa! - Yeah!
You better watch out, he's coming to town.
Know what I think? You should save some of those cookies,
so he knows you're ready for him.
- I'm ready. - I know!
Hey man, this was so great,
but Emilia and I should probably get going.
Ah, before I forget.
Tad.
Merry Christmas.
Drew.
Come here, man.
- Thank you. - Of course.
You're as fine a man as your father.
Ah, I can only hope.
- Merry Christmas. - Nice to meet you.
♪
You didn't just give your family farm away, did you?
No, I asked Tad what he could afford.
I mean, he's been faithfully looking after this place,
he deserved a deal.
Well, he's right. You are a good man.
- Ah... - [Emilia chuckling]
It's not my home anymore.
I just want to take it in one last time.
Yeah, take all the time you need.
♪
You know, I just realized what I want my last memory
of my childhood home to be.
Oh yeah? What's that?
[Emilia laughing]
Ah, so... you romance lots of girls on this porch?
No girl like you.
Mr. Campbell, your scarf!
You left it on the couch.
You can't leave it here.
You'll get cold on your adventure!
Thank you, Matthew.
I appreciate you looking out for me, little man.
You be good, okay?
Pound it. All right.
- Yeah? - Yeah.
So that's why you had to see your lawyer?
Yeah, the sale has been in the works for a while now.
I just needed to come back home so I could sign it
and make it official.
Well, you made them very happy.
It's a beautiful Christmas gift.
I think I got the gift.
But where will you call home now?
- I don't know. - [phone ringing]
Hey, Connie. How you doing?
Connie [on speaker phone]: Drew, where are you?
Just running a personal errand. What's up?
Connie: I need you back immediately.
Mount Merapi is about to erupt.
- That's in Indonesia. - What's the timeline?
Connie: The VHP thinks it's imminent.
We need you there yesterday.
Okay, um, let me call you back.
- Connie: Drew-- - I said I'll call you back.
♪
So, you want to come see a volcano with me?
You know I can't do that.
But thank you for the offer,
and for everything.
It's been great getting to know you.
Promise me two things.
I'll try.
One, don't compare yourself to anyone else.
There is no one in the world like you.
Trust me, I've looked.
And second?
Every once in a while, ask yourself...
"Where in the world is Drew Campbell?"
[chuckling]
[phone vibrating]
Get that.
[sighing] Connie.
Yeah. I know, I'll make it.
I'm leaving now.
Yeah, I'm ready.
♪
Merry Christmas Eve, Emilia!
Peppermint latte?
No, Sam, I'll go with a cranberry chai.
You're not working today, are you?
Not really, I'm just popping in to make sure that the launch
of our "Where's Christmas" map is ready.
Oh, our kids are excited!
They can't wait to try it.
- There you go. - Wow.
- Oh, let me-- - Oh, no, no, no!
On the house.
Thanks, guys. Merry Christmas.
Get on with your bad self.
That's my fastest one yet.
["Jingle Bells" playing]
[Horace humming]
Good morning, Emilia!
Feliz Navidad! The place is looking great.
We went with the Winter Wonderland theme this year.
I can't wait to see it all lit up.
Oh, Emilia, a package arrived for you.
- For me? - I put it on your desk.
- From who? - I don't know.
No return address.
Hmm.
♪ Oh what fun it is to ride... ♪
♪
[sighing]
♪
[tablet chiming]
- Zoe: Emilia! - Hi!
I thought you guys were calling tomorrow.
Oh, it's just me.
Well, isn't it Christmas morning there?
You guys should be opening gifts.
We already did. Tristan had us up at 5:00.
Oh, of course! [laughing]
Yeah, mom and dad are playing with him and his new toys now,
but his favorite gift is Aunt Emilia's map.
Really?
Yeah, he already had Mike help him hang it.
It's right above his bed.
I'm so glad.
I can't wait until he finds out all the clues lead to him.
[giggling]
Hey, you okay?
Yeah, I'm good.
But I need to tell your something.
I'm all ears.
I'm leaving the map company, and I'm telling Horace tonight.
Zoe: You're what? What happened?
So much has happened, but...
I've decided to make my own maps, like Tristan's.
See if I can create a business out of it.
Emilia!
But first I'm going to do some traveling.
I have to see the colors
and taste the flavors of a place
in order to make my maps.
Are you sure?
I better be, I got a plane ticket to the Philippines
the day after mom and dad get back.
And Zoe, I...
I owe you a thank you for being so brave.
You paved the way.
Zoe: Always do what your heart tells you to do.
Nothing more, nothing less.
- Feliz Navidad. - Zoe: Feliz Navidad.
[guests chattering]
[Jazz rendition of "Joy To The World" playing]
♪
Emilia: Hi, Horace.
Emilia! You look lovely.
Thank you, Horace. And so does the room!
I can't believe it's the same place.
Turned out pretty great, didn't it?
I have to tell you something before I lose my courage.
You're leaving us.
How did you know?
You think I haven't known that you would outgrow
the Crescent Map Company? [chuckling]
What will you do, Emilia?
Well, I was thinking of doing my own thing.
Making custom lat-long maps for people
like the one I made for my nephew.
You will have great success.
There's nothing else like them on the planet.
Actually, I will be doing some traveling right away.
Research, so I'll need to give my notice.
I'll tell you what.
Would you give me the honor of being your first investor?
What?!
It's your business, but I'd like to finance your first trip.
Then you can print the maps here in house.
We'll work out the details. What do you say?
Horace, I don't know what to say.
Don't take it as charity.
I'm betting you're a pretty good investment.
I just don't know who's going to help me choose
Ellen's Christmas gift.
No, Megan got the earrings! Did you get them wrapped?
I'm sure your wife will love them.
Thank you, Emilia. For everything.
- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.
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Looks beautiful!
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I think someone's looking for you.
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Hey.
What are you doing here?
I heard I couldn't miss this party.
You look beautiful.
Thank you.
Wanna dance?
No one is dancing?
Ah, well, we'll blaze our own trail.
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What happened to the volcano?
It erupted without me.
That's too bad.
On my way there, I got to thinking
of our Where's Christmas map.
- You did? - Yeah.
I know the answer. I know where Christmas is.
It's not in the North Pole.
It's not even in Crescent Cove.
It's here.
I like that answer.
You asked me what I'll call home after I sold the farm.
And it hit me.
Home is you.
You make me feel at home.
So wherever you are,
as long as I'm with you,
I'll always be home for Christmas.
And if that means giving up exploring--
Oh, Drew Campbell,
do I have a surprise for you.
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Emilia [narrating]: And that was the moment I knew,
while I was mapping out "Where's Christmas,"
it was right in front of me all along.
And soon, my town would start asking the question,
"Where in the world is Emilia Martin?"
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