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[jingle bells tinkling]
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♪ Hey
[Miranda chuckles] Woo!
[jingle bells tinkling]
[hand bell ringing]
-[dance music on stereo] -[guests cheering]
Hello!
Where have you been?
People are already heading to the next stop!
- Merry Christmas. - Did you use your app on me?
- All me. - Okay.
Miranda!
How did you know? I love this scarf and this company.
Well, I know you like sustainable fair trade.
And you're always freezing so...
I wish my ex paid as much attention as you.
The best gifts make you feel seen.
How is the app going?
Well, if only I could get my gift-giving mojo
into it, you know?
I'm so sorry I'm late--
No! Fine. Forget it.
Why are we here today?
- We are-- -Mingling! Yes!
Woo! [laughing]
Ohh!
Santa Claus! Santa Claus!
Yeah. I really needed this.
[Sheryl] Woo hoo!
- What? - Sheryl's here.
Who?
My head investor!
I have a progress meeting with her tomorrow!
I can't look foolish.
Okay. Easy fix, compadre.
Just hold on, okay?
Mm hm.
♪
[giggles nervously]
Here we go.
- Okay... - Voilà!
Now I really don't look foolish at all!
Okay. I have to go and pretend to be interesting now.
Just give me one minute.
You're gonna leave me like this?
Yes. [laughs]
Okay.
♪
Cute!
I look like Movember Claus!
No you fit right in here.
[Erika] Wait 'til you meet Santa's wife, Mrs. Claus.
Oh. Well, Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
[Jackie sighs]
Paul... Paul.
Are you gonna put that away?
Yeah, I'm ordering a drink.
And, you know, our app isn't gonna fix itself.
Oh no, what going on with the... Oh no!
Did you get shut down?
Mrs. Claus plays for your team.
Okay, I'll make you a bet --
if I get her number I get my phone back.
Fine, whatever.
But you're going to have to use your personality only.
- You're so annoying. - That's what family's for, bro.
All right, time me.
Okay.
Come on, guys, let's go. Let's go!
[Paul] Hey! I, uh...
I didn't know Mrs. Claus had a moustache.
Oh these are lip mittens. It's cold in the North Pole?
Come on, Mr. Claus, you don't recognize your own wife?
Nah. No, I mistook you for the angel that fell from the tree.
[laughs] Oh, wow. Not on the Nice List.
- Uh, I ordered-- - That's mine! Sorry.
- It's yours. - No, I insist.
- I can't. - Why not?
- Take it. - You take it.
Please will you take the drink?
Oh, I'm sorry, that's... that's our drink.
- Uh, I ordered this. - Oh, so did we.
You all did. I'll be back.
Hey, listen, we really need that drink.
I'm thirsty.
You're thirsty but we're... celebrating!
- Oh, really? - Mm hm.
Yeah, we're... we're celebrating that...
we're going out... on a date.
We are?
She seems uncertain.
Well, maybe after a credit check or showing me--
A lovely evening out.
Gentlemanly acts of character, kindness and wit.
But we're mourning your attempt. May your flirting rest in peace.
Good luck, pal.
You know I'm genuinely intrigued.
That was easy.
The night is young and my flirting ain't dead yet.
No, it's not.
[Erika] ♪ It's Christmas time again! It's Christmas! ♪
Merry Christmas!
Do you know her?
[laughs] That's my best friend.
-[Paul] Wow. - She's awesome.
♪
[party-goers cheering]
I'm smiling underneath the beard.
[laughs] So am I.
We could just take the facial hair off.
Oh, why ruin the mystery just yet?
We could be ugly under here.
I uh...
I doubt that.
Where did you learn moves like that?
Dirty Dancing was the only DVD at summer camp.
[chuckles] Cute.
[Miranda sighs]
♪
[hand bell]
Please head to the next Santa Crawl stop.
The last shuttle leaves in five.
[woman] Ooh! Where's the next one?
Let's catch some air before we go.
- Merry Christmas! -[chuckles] Oh, excuse me.
Oh, our turn.
[laughing]
So do you believe in destiny, Mr. Claus?
Ah, it's probability.
- Set patterns over time. -[fake gasps] So romantic!
[laughs] What about coincidences?
It's perspective.
You suddenly realize
what's been in front of you the entire time.
♪
What about you?
What's meant to be will be.
Oh!
Oh. [laughing] Whoa! Careful.
Right? It's icy out.
Oh, candy canes.
Oh.
Thank you. You're not so bad.
How do you know?
So, tell me something personal.
Single father.
Seven-year-old.
Greatest thing that's ever happened to me.
Keeps me humble every day.
So cute.
I've always wanted kids, too,
but I always pretend like I don't.
Greatest fear?
Letting my parents down.
- You? - Regret.
I've had enough of that already.
What do you want for Christmas?
This.
You?
More of this.
You better make that Christmas wish.
♪
I don't even know your name.
Yes, you do. It's Mrs. Claus, silly.
-[hand bell] -[Miranda chuckles]
- Oh, we're gonna miss the shuttle! -Okay, let's go.
[Miranda giggles]
Oh my glove!
Oh, um, I'll be right back.
Oh, wait!
Wait!
[Paul] No, wait!
No...
[Paul groans]
There you go. Thanks again.
♪
Hey. Gift recommendations are still off.
Yeah, it just needs more data, lots more.
Well, we are running out of Christmas, Paul.
And fields tests have already started, you've got to go.
What do you think?
I'm posting on the Santa Crawl page to find her.
"Looking for Mrs. Claus.
"We met on the crawl, talked destiny and danced.
"I have your glove."
Okay, don't use your own profile.
Why not?
Uh, people know your name,
anyone could mess with you?
Scammers, corporate espionage?
What if she's a con artist?
I mean who dresses like a mustached Mrs. Claus?
Right 'cause, you know,
that's a political statement, isn't it? Yeah.
Uh, all I'm saying is just be cautious.
Okay, so... what, make a fake profile?
Um... yeah, like, Mr. Claus?
Why do I have to hold your hand through everything?
Because you're five minutes older and you're so wise.
Hmm, it's true, isn't it?
Okay, you gotta go.
-[Jackie] Call me after. -[Paul] Yeah.
♪
♪ Christmas, Christmas is here
Hey.
Hey! Would you like to try my--
Hey! Would you like to try the gift recommendation app,
Giftverse?
How does it work?
Giftverse analyzes
a person's social media account
along with other info
to suggest the perfect gift.
Like that app, the Present Ninja.
Oh, no, we don't push mass-produced junk.
We actually link to local businesses
and independent artists.
High-quality gifts.
You just want to enter your name
and the recipient's name right there.
I never know what to get my sister.
Well, with machine-learning algorithms
I might be able to help you with that.
Oakwood exercise bike?
We still have some bugs to fix...
- Uh hm. -[Miranda] I'm sorry.
You're not following the script. Do... do you need a T-shirt?
I worked a summer in college selling phones.
I usually start with, "Hey, can I ask you a question-"
Can I have my phone back?!
This isn't our, uh...
Do you usually go around plucking strangers' phones?
- Who are you? - Who are you?!
Paul Dennis, Present Ninja CEO.
Oh, "Christmas brought to you by..."
"Present Ninja, the gift-giving app."
Let me ask you a question.
You ever get someone a gift
they didn't like?
No.
Okay, well, our app
is going to disrupt bad gift-giving
using technology.
Sounds fancy.
It's actually really complicated.
I won't bore you with the details.
So thoughtful of you.
It recommends the perfect Christmas gift.
No more returns, no more stress shopping, just hot deals.
You get more for less. You follow me?
Huh. Well, aren't you a dumpster fire of tact.
Sample?
- Take it. - No, I insist.
- It's yours. - You take it!
- I can't. - Why not?
- Take it. - You take it.
Oh, thank you.
Mm!
Mmm...
Your voice sounds really familiar.
Well, maybe you saw an interview of me.
I'm Miranda McCauley.
Giftverse founder?
Your app rival.
I'm sorry. I thought you were--
One of your corporate lemmings? [snickers]
[chuckles] Wow, I'm getting the you-don't-like-me vibe.
It's not personal,
you represent everything I'm against.
What's that?
Pushing meaningless chain store junk
instead of promoting independent artists
and local businesses?
I sell affordable. You don't know me.
I knew you the second you slapped your ad on Christmas.
It's business.
- Gift-giving is more than that. - I agree.
It's gonna be a hot day in December
before you and I agree, Paul Dennis.
Well, good thing it's cold. Would you like a T-shirt?
Actually, you know what? I'll take a T-shirt.
Mm!
- Merry Christmas! - Happy Holidays.
See ya.
♪
I know we all work remotely
other than these holistic team-building exercises,
but I like to think of Giftverse as a family.
So know that I am here 24/7,
even if you just need an ear to talk to.
I'm here both as your leader and spiritual ally.
- Thank you, Miranda. - You're welcome.
[Miranda] Sheryl, hi!
[Sheryl] Hi! Sorry I'm late.
I just got off the phone with the other investors.
Boutique Thrive has made an offer to acquire us.
[chuckles]
You're not actually seriously thinking of selling to them?
No, no, no.
We're making progress!
Yes! The app no longer suggests
"Grandma, I get you lingerie."
No, but people are using the app, Sheryl.
People are deleting the app
once they see that the gift recommendations are off.
It's been months since launch
and the accuracy has barely improved.
Okay, but we're so close.
Please. You know me.
I need the algorithms
to understand people a little better.
Listen, it's not personal, it's business.
[sighs]
I brought these over from the house for you.
Oh, cute!
-[Dad] Agh! -[Miranda] What's wrong, Dad?
I can't get my holiday kombucha anywhere else now
but that soulless e-commerce juggernaut Boutique Thrive.
They're not so bad.
I mean, they're committing to sustainable energy
and shipping, so...
Any dates?
No one? Nothing?
Well, I actually met someone the other day.
You did? What does he look like?
Uh, he's tall with a beard, likes red, always wears a hat.
Maybe he's balding.
Mm, I don't think so,
but his hair is completely white.
How old is this gentleman?
Oh, elderly, in a timeless way.
Listen, Mira, we always said
that you could fall in love
with whomever you like but--
It was a Santa Crawl, Dad.
Very funny, ha ha!
Maybe a Santa Crawl isn't the best place to meet someone.
There's more to life than work.
Yeah, so... [chuckles]
My app was acquired by Boutique Thrive.
It wasn't my choice.
Well, what...
what does this mean for you?
I work for a soulless juggernaut now,
I guess...
Or I could quit.
Hey, McCauleys don't quit!
All I wanted was to recreate the same care and insight
that the local shopkeeper would have like you guys did.
You know, promote the same artists that we worked with.
But now Boutique Thrive just swooped in.
Well, 'cause it's a great idea, that's what they do.
They stomp on acquisitions like a mindless child.
Times change and our shop wasn't going to last.
Hey, maybe...
maybe you could, uh... push for change on the inside.
You know, like a Trojan Horse with good intentions.
- Yeah, we could help, too! -[Dad] Yeah!
[Dad] We could protest anything.
- Yeah, um... - Your mom and I, we could...
we could chain ourselves to whatever you want!
[chuckles] Like those trees!
Okay, yeah.
So I'm just going to see how it goes first
and then I'll give you guys a call... if I need you.
- Okay? -[Mom] Okay.
[laughing]
[Dad] All right. Rum and eggnog.
Okay, let's get the party started!
- Woo! - Yeah!
Thank you so much.
Ah. [clears throat]
What are you doing here?
Apparently you know as much as I do.
Good morning.
Hi. What are you doing here?
Good to see you too, Miranda.
Grant Boyd.
Boutique Thrive hired me to oversee the process.
- Hey, how are you? - Hi.
-[Grant] Hey. - I'm really good.
[both laughing nervously]
Do you guys...
know each other?
Yeah, well, we...
well, we used to...
a long time ago, but it was--
Yeah, we worked at a start-up together.
Ah, right.
Hey, sorry... what process?
Well, as you know, your two companies
have been acquired by Boutique Thrive.
But what you do not know is that they have now merged.
[both snickering]
That makes no sense.
Why would Boutique Thrive want two apps?
They want to corner
all the gift recommendation apps on the market.
But that's combining apples with oranges.
- Mainstream and a bargain bin. - Water and a gas fire.
Charm and you.
Okay, uh...
You know what?
You two are going to be working together as partners.
[laughing] That's a good one.
Yeah.
Improve the gift recommendation accuracy
so that we can release an update
to target last-minute shoppers.
We're fine, we don't need to--
Yeah, my app works fine.
No, no, your apps don't work.
Otherwise, I would not be standing here in front of you.
Boutique Thrive wants an increase by 20% in buys
for last-minute shoppers
and you two are going to help us reach that target.
So can you double
the gift recommendation accuracy in five days?
- Uh... - Phew...
Okay, well, that is why we are here, team.
You two work together, use your expertise and your data.
Which data platform are we using? Uh, both, for now.
Do that and you'll retain your positions.
Oh, and we're gonna be unveiling both versions
at Boutique Thrive's Christmas party on the 23rd.
- Uh, okay. - Any questions?
- Yeah, yeah-- -Okay, great!
I'm pumped. You pumped? [chuckles]
Go get 'em! All right.
See you.
So, where did that adorable name come from, Present Ninja?
Oh... [laughs]
Wow, you're the gift that keeps on giving,
aren't you?
I'm a giver.
What can I say? [snickers]
So, you ready to collaborate... partner?
Gonna be so much fun.
[Paul] It's a lack of data problem.
It's not just about shoppers' trends --
it's understanding people.
Trust me, okay?
I have five start-ups under my belt,
three e-commerce sites
and an Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Wow. So where's the trophy?
[chuckles] That's not what I'm saying.
Hmm. Do you bring it with you everywhere, show your mom?
I'm simply saying
that I have recognized experience in this field.
Okay. Well, I actually grew up in my family's shop.
So knowing customers and suggesting the perfect gift
is in my blood.
Okay, so you're going to personally figure out
each gift recommendation?
[Miranda] Mm hm. Oh, wow! It's...
beautiful. [chuckles]
And the Entrepreneur of the Year goes to... Paul!
Yeah! Woo!
That's exactly how it went down.
Yeah. I'm sure. I'm sure it did.
Also know his merger isn't my idea.
Well, we both have that in common.
- Where's the data reports? - Right there.
Hey.
Oh, have we met before?
I don't think so.
- I'm Miranda. - Jackie.
Product manager here. Wiser sister.
Hmm.
Okay, you said before that finding the perfect gift
wasn't just about business to you.
So what did you mean by that?
Everyone in tech talks about disrupting,
but what about mending?
Hmm.
Elevating the quality of how people
give and receive gifts.
That would bring the world closer,
certainly the people I love closer.
So what now? Do we start sharing?
Oh, do you... do you want a T-shirt?
[chuckles]
Huh? It's blue.
It's definitely your color.
This is going to be a long December.
- Yeah! - Yeah.
- Here! - Thank you.
Oh, so they hired Grant as a consultant
to oversee the merger.
Grant. Uh huh.
Do they know that you two...?
Okay, but you're over him
so just make sure you look fabulous, okay,
and leave this guy in your dust!
Yeah.
- You are over him, right? - Yep.
Miranda, no!
It was just easier when he wasn't around, you know?
I thought he was the one, Erika.
It's not just something you toss away!
We were perfect...
until we were a complete disaster.
Thank you! Thank you.
You haven't been able to trust another guy since.
What about Mr. Claus from the Crawl? [laughing]
[Miranda] Oh, it was magical.
We talked about Christmas, destiny...
female mustaches...
[giggles] So how did you not see his face...
or get his name?
We were being so cute
keeping the Mr. and Mrs. Claus thing going, you know?
Hold on. Hold this. Uh huh, continue.
I've just never felt a connection so quickly before.
It was perfect, like everything was supposed to happen.
Did you check the Crawl's social media page?
Hm?
Okay! Okay, okay, okay.
"Looking for Mrs. Claus. We met on the Crawl.
"Talked destiny and danced. I have your glove!"
Do you think it's him?
I don't think it's a ransom note for a glove, Miranda.
What's his profile pic?
Okay. Oh, it's empty!
- Fake. - What does that mean?
It means he has something to hide.
Okay, well, maybe he's just being cautious.
Or maybe he's a criminal.
But you should totally respond. [giggles]
You literally just called him a criminal.
Yeah, but what if he's a really hot, charming criminal?
Make a fake profile, too, if you're worried.
But this is a fun mystery.
You know, I didn't know I needed this in my life.
Thank you so much.
I'm glad that my life is entertaining you.
Really wonderful.
♪
"Mr. Claus, thanks for finding my glove.
"Sorry I left. Had to...
unexpectedly dash to the North Pole for a friend.
"I had a magical evening..."
That was too desperate. "I had a good time...
"Fun time."
Don't overthink this, Miranda.
[Miranda] So why the fake profile?
Don't know yet if you're on Santa's nice list.
How do I know you're not really some 70-year-old man?
[chuckles] 'Cause I'm the angel that fell from the tree.
All right, buddy.
Play it safe.
"Why ruin the mystery just yet?"
[Miranda] So now what?
Let's pretend that that night never ended.
[squeals]
[Miranda] So what do you do for work, Santa?
What do you think I do?
I imagine a clean-shaven predator
in a glass jungle fantasizing of conquering the world
with an empty in-box.
Suppose so. I work in tech like half the people in this city.
[Paul ] I imagine you're the type of person
who organizes their books by color and cries during movies.
[chuckles] I actually cry during savvy commercials, too.
Also work in tech.
This is a very important question.
Is it cheating if you watch a TV show
without your significant other?
Definitely.
Mm hm...
If there was an Olympic sport everyday activity,
what would you win?
Misplacing things.
I have a label maker.
Nerd.
What about you?
Accidentally killing indoor plants.
Well, I can help. I've got lots of plants.
Plant dork?
Another important question: is a hotdog a sandwich?
No.
[giggles] Glad you have principles.
[giggles]
♪
[Miranda] You have no principles.
[Paul] Look, I had a single mother and she could not afford
extravagant Christmas gifts, so I want the gift recommendations
to be in reach of single mothers like mine.
Accountability is my principle, which you get
at scalability with chain stores.
Okay, but affordable junk is still junk!
We can do better
and support local businesses at the same time!
Wait, why are we here?
I need a tree.
So you double-booked our meeting.
I'm busy.
This is the only free time that I had.
- You're incredible. - Thank you!
- Dad! - Hey!
Thanks for dropping him off. Hey, buddy.
Hey, this is Miranda. She works with your dad.
Miranda, this is my son Ryan.
- Hello, sir. - Hi. You can call me Ryan.
Oh! Hi, Ryan.
I bet these trees aren't even sustainably grown.
But we're gonna find a perfect tree, aren't we?
Yes, we are! You know what?
I'm going to find you the perfect gift.
Come with me.
Let's see... Ooh!
- What about this guy? - Perfect!
[Miranda laughs]
- Thank you, Miranda. - You're very welcome.
Dad, I want to pick a tree!
Yeah, go check.
We need boots on the ground to figure out why
the algorithms are off.
What does that even mean?
What about this one? Whoa!
Well, it's a little crooked, bud.
Yeah. [laughs]
Okay, listen. I found the perfect candidate.
Veronica S. Prolific, online reviewer, shops local.
We understand her gift-buying habits for her family,
we understand half of our demographic.
Okay, so what? We follow her like a safari.
You're finally catching on, Entrepreneur of the Year.
This makes no sense.
Okay, well, it's time that we try something different.
What about this one?
Wow! Yeah, it's a good shape. This could be a winner!
Yeah. Color's off, not fresh.
Okay.
You want me to help you pick a tree?
Yeah.
Okay, choose any one here,
show me which one you like.
This one.
Good choice.
Let's check the trunk,
see if it's sticky.
No, Ryan, don't...
Ew!
[all laughing]
That means it's fresh! Okay, now let's check the needles.
They shouldn't snap. Hold the branch.
See how it doesn't come off?
- Fresh! - You got it.
You're a tree-picking expert now!
Thank you!
Thank you.
Veronica. Indulge me.
Okay. Got the tree, let's go.
Come on, Ry.
Uh, I'll just...
Don't worry about me. I got it. Yeah.
- Hey. - Hi!
Oh...
I just wanted to apologize
for the professional distance.
I didn't want to show any favoritism.
- Wouldn't want to do that. - Uh uh. [laughs]
How's everything?
Good! Great, yeah. [laughs]
You look really, really happy.
You're glowing.
Thank you.
So how are you? What's going on?
Oh, you know, saving the world one start-up at a time.
No, no. In all seriousness, I am phenomenal.
I love consulting, coming in, helping businesses
with their acquisition transitions.
Uh huh.
Look, I wanted to apologize
for the way things ended between us.
You know, I really hope things won't be weird!
Oh, no. That's like years ago. I'm so over it, yeah.
[laughs] Great! Whew! Yeah!
Okay.
Hello. Thank you, Mr. Claus!
I wanted to set aside some time for update meetings.
Is this for me?
Yes, for you...
update meetings on the progress.
Just you and I. What do you think?
- I-- -No, no, no.
I'm doing the same thing with Paul.
Also, uh...
Truffle or pumpkin spice?
Look you don't have to do all this.
You know, you deserve better,
plus they're from your favorite spot.
You know my weakness. Oh!
And they're also a work expense write-off.
So, how's working with Paul?
Um... we're going on a safari.
Yeah. I'm excited. It's gonna be fun.
- Mm. -[laughs]
Okay.
♪
[excited chatter]
So, Veronica, how do you get inspired
for your Christmas Day shopping?
Okay, listen, are you guys okay? You just seem tense.
Like you don't like each other.
What?!
I'm sorry.
I just don't want you
ruining my Christmas shopping vibe.
- No, we're cool. - Yeah.
I so look forward to hanging with Miranda.
Yeah, we're blessed. So fun!
Fine. Prove it.
[Miranda] Hm?
Excuse me, excuse me. Comin' through.
♪
♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way ♪
What are we doing?
Research!
♪ Jingle bells Jingle all the way ♪
♪ Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh ♪
Come on.
♪ O'er the fields we go Laughing all the way ♪
♪ Bell on bobtails ring Making spirits bright ♪
♪ What fun it is to ride and sing ♪
♪ A sleighing song tonight
Christmas shopping!
You gotta feel the holiday spirit to be inspired!
If you don't have fun, your gift won't be fun.
♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way ♪
[laughing]
♪ Jingle all the way
Okay, let's do it!
I really hope you know what you're doing
because we have three days.
Veronica, wait up!
Veronica!
-[Miranda] These are all yours? -[Veonica] Yes!
How do you pick Christmas presents for your family?
Well, I walk as if I'm in the receiver's shoes.
Like my cousins are into fashion
so I check which influencer's they're following.
Knowing that, I see what speaks to me here.
Got it.
Also makes me feel closer to them.
Okay, my aunt loves sweets so we'll hit up a chocolatier
and my uncle's into vintage books and I know this guy who...
What... is that?
[both laughing]
- What did we learn so far? - A lot, actually.
Really?
Well, if you were observing
instead of grinching
maybe you would have noticed.
[fake gasp] Is that a smile I see?
- Ooh... - What are you doing?
Looking for the fun.
You're worse than Jackie.
Fine. You want a full Christmas spirit?
Uh hm.
Let's go. The wild life's getting away.
Oh!
Wow! One, two, three...
Why are you so far apart? Closer.
Okay.
Ah! It's so cute. Aww.
- Hey! - Hi!
So I'm double-booked for a snowball fight meetup
0but I will try and catch up for curling later?
-[Paul] Mm hm. - Sounds good.
[both chuckle]
Let's see this on you.
Okay.
[Paul chuckles]
Hey, you look...
- Never mind! - Yeah.
-[Paul] Curling? -[Miranda] Yeah.
Hey, listen, this has been a lot of fun,
but what are we doing here?
Veronica confirmed what I thought.
Which is...?
Okay, let me ask you a question.
What was the best Christmas gift
you've ever received?
- A basketball. - Why?
Because I knew money was tight and I wanted something
that Jackie and I could both play with.
- Okay, it brought you closer together. -Yeah.
Mine was hockey skates.
I wanted to be a figure skater
like Kristi Yamaguchi.
But playing hockey with my dad was everything.
It brought us closer. And I'm thankful for that.
The basketball is your story, not demographics.
To fix the apps
we need to understand our customer story better,
their values.
We need to really see them
just like how Veronica steps into her loved ones' shoes
to be inspired.
So it's a data problem,
like I said days ago.
No, you're not listening to me.
It's how we interpret the data.
It's an intimacy problem but with our users.
Okay, so I'll just book some therapy sessions
for our apps then.
[Miranda scoffs]
Listen, I should be at the office
instead of indulging in this field trip.
- I'm trying to save our apps. - So am I!
Oh!
- Great, come here! -You're really something tonight!
- Come here. -[both gasp]
[Paul] All right?
Ow!
Leave me alone, you grinch!
So, how's working together? [chuckles]
Productive!
Paul?
We... we actually learned a lot from Veronica so--
[laughs] Sorry, did we?
What are you talking about?
I'm really wasting my valuable time
listening to her pontificate
about hippy-dippy feelings
instead of getting it done.
- Okay-- - Hippy-dippy?
Well, if the app doesn't work right
in the next two days Boutique Thrive will shut you down
and re-appropriate your intellectual property.
So get it done or go home for Christmas with nothing.
Okay!
That went well.
I thought so.
How's the merger going?
Oh, the app is still off.
Then listen better. We taught that at the shop.
Mom, it's getting the app to understand users' values
through photos and posts.
No, it's about letting them do the talking, Miranda. Listen.
Well, the app needs to intuitively ask without asking.
Ah! You're the psychology major.
Oh, and I also have to work with this arrogant CEO, Paul Dennis.
Comes with the territory.
What?! I'm a CEO, Dad.
But you're kind of a new-age CEO.
- Is he... single? - Mum.
Just curious. Love is love.
Is he... handsome?
Never give in to the establishment.
- Taking it to 'em, Dad. - That's my girl.
How did you find out about this place?
This pudding!
A friend recommended it.
- I'm hungry... - Uh uh.
Mm...
Come on.
[both laughing]
"Dear Mr. Claus, thank you for the tip.
"My parents loved the pudding.
"Your homework now is to send me your favorite movie list.
"I'll send mine.
"I'm having trouble at work.
"Wondering if you have any advice
"A difficult co-worker won't compromise.
"What should I do?"
"Dear Mrs. Claus,
"managing people is, in fact, my specialty.
"Get to know this person bette, find out what they're after.
"See where you both align and convince them
"of what you'll bring to the table.
"I'm sure they'll soften."
[chuckles]
Hey! What's going on. Where's Ryan?
I got a babysitter.
So we can concentrate.
That's too bad.
I actually like spending time with Ryan
more than you.
[chuckles] Do you want to grab food?
Absolutely.
[Paul] I do need your help on something else.
Okay, so you have no inkling on what gift to get them?
Just recently met.
All right, well, what do you love about this person?
She's a firecracker. She'd run circles around you.
[Paul laughs]
What makes her happy?
She's a dreamer.
Thank you.
A romantic. An idealist.
Hmm.
Mm, she likes gardening. Should I get her a shovel?
What's her style?
I... I don't know. I respect her privacy.
That's okay. I don't need to know.
It's... it's a little more complicated than that.
See, if you offered me more details
I could probably
recommend an actual item.
But from the way you smile about her
I think you need to get her a romantically clever gift.
You're right.
Anyone else you need to get gifts for?
Relatives, anyone?
See, you just need to turn me into the algorithm
then we're gonna be fine.
How big are you?
'Cause could you fit into this phone?
♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪
You know, I think Santa is calling us.
Should we?
Hmm.
♪ And a Happy New Year
[applause]
♪ ...Merry Christmas
♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪
♪ And a Happy New Year
♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪
♪ And a Happy New Year
[applause]
[laughing]
♪
[Paul] So why'd you start Giftverse?
Well, my parents ran a shop for years --
stationery, gifts, art supplies, all locally made
until chain stores put them out of business.
I'm sorry.
Yeah.
He's really good.
[Miranda[ I know that era's over, but why can't my app
connect people to those same artists
just like my parents did?
You know, if small sellers united
they'd be bigger than chain stores
and drive down costs too.
Passion doesn't come from an assembly line.
And it's not just knowing what customers want,
it's knowing how to find those unique suggestions.
You know, quality and cheap shouldn't be mutually exclusive.
That's all, just saying.
I'm just trying to be the equalizer.
What about you, though?
How did you come up with that name, Present Ninja?
Ryan.
Him sneaking around like a Ninja
trying to find his Christmas presents.
Oh, I feel so bad.
I'm so sorry that I said that.
Yeah!
You should feel terrible, judging before you know.
[Miranda] So where's his mom?
Yeah, she, uh... lives across the country.
I got custody.
We got married when we were too young.
A couple of years ago
she got him a hockey stick for Christmas
and he doesn't even play hockey.
And he was really confused
why she would get him a gift like that.
So after that I thought I should create an app
that would improve gift giving.
You know, elevate the quality of gifts,
you know, to match the level of love we feel for each other.
I think everyone could use that.
That's really sweet.
Hey, you should look at our algorithm parameters.
Maybe you could give your gift insight to help rematch them.
You have access to our data.
Sounds good. Thank you.
No problem. Hey, do you recognize that one?
[chuckles] Frosty? Yes.
Okay, that's who I thought it was. It looked familiar, right?
It's Frosty. Frosty the Snowman.
♪
[background chatter]
[alert sound]
Oh.
-[Miranda] Sorry. - What's going on?
Oh, nothing. [laughs]
You wanna get out of here?
And go where? We can walk and work.
[Miranda] Grant!
Come on. You're always go, go, go.
So, let's go.
I'll grant you some Grant time.
You're still using that line, hm?
It worked on you, didn't it?
Yeah, unfortunately it did.
[laughs]
So, I need your help buying a gift.
Oh! For who?
For my girlfriend, Kelly.
Hm.
Can you do your gift genius thing?
Yeah! What do you love about her?
Her energy! I mean, we feed off of each other.
She's a personal trainer.
Hm.
Why are you giving me that look?
I'm not giving you a look.
- Uh... -[Miranda giggles]
No look here.
No? I don't know.
I mean, she's not into tech or fine dining,
but, you know, she's trying.
There's not a lot of three-star vegan restaurants.
But we do a lot of outdoor stuff, skiing.
She calms me, she laughs at my jokes.
Well, what does she love about you?
- All of me. -[Miranda laughs]
Yeah, nothing in there.
So what is it that makes her happy?
Challenging herself.
[Miranda] Hm.
And what's your favorite memory of her?
Uh...
Snowed in at the chalet on New Years'.
You took her to the chalet?
No I'm...
The day she said, "I'm yours."
- Grant, I don't... - You know? Forget it.
I already have something in mind.
Why don't we hit up Sombrillo's for a bite?
You always liked it there.
- Yeah. - Let's do it.
[laughing]
[Miranda] So Grant has a girlfriend.
She's a personal trainer.
She is... vegan.
[laughs] Sorry.
Oh my gawd, he's such a foodie.
What do they do together?
I don't know. He seems happy.
See? This is great news.
He's moved on and so should you.
Yeah.
So we're really gonna go meet Mr. Claus?
Yes! Come on, Miranda, this is so exciting!
This is like a game show prize reveal.
Behind door number one is Mr. Claus!
Or... like in a movie where a spy just rips off his mask.
What if he doesn't live up to my expectations.
- What if he does? - What if I don't?
Look, we have a lot of fun just chatting.
You don't need a pen pal.
That's true... and he has my glove.
Okay, so we're really going to do this.
[Erika squeals]
We're gonna go meet him.
Okay, so if she's... she's crazy or weird,
I need you to intervene.
Okay, what's the signal?
Uh... oh, I'll scratch my head.
Okay, yeah, that doesn't look weird at all.
Oh, you've gotta be kidding me.
Ugh!
Grab it, grab it, grab it.
But it's wet!
-[Miranda] Hey! - Hi.
Why are you here?
Ahh...
We... we were here first.
Why are you here?
We always come here.
How come I've never seen you here?
How come I've never seen you?
Do you always answer a question with a question?
- Do I? - Okay. Hi, I'm Erika.
Hi... Jackie.
This is Present Ninja Paul, the one I was telling you about?
Oh, yeah. Right!
So what are you two up to?
Um, uh...
Oh, well, he is looking for--
[Paul laughing]
Looking for what?
- Well, um... women. - What?
Just... women.
- Women. -[Paul] Plural.
Women.
Well, you found them.
Okay, this has been fun.
So fun.
We're gonna go, though. [chuckles]
Erika? Let's go.
Yeah, Jackie.
Bye.
This is gonna be so awkward with her here.
Watch, he's probably gonna ruin my night... just watch.
No guy with a glove. She's cute, right?
[background chatter]
So did you know that Christmas pudding
was originally a meat soup?
I don't see anyone here with a glove.
Okay, hold on, all right?
[humming]
[all chuckling]
No guy with a glove.
Maybe he's running late?
Yeah, yeah, it's only been a... couple of hours.
Yeah, he stood me up. Yeah, mm hm.
She stood you up, dude.
I'm gonna go talk to her friend.
You're gonna ditch me?
Yeah!
Hi.
Hi!
- Hey! - Hi!
[Miranda] Mm hm. Okay...
[Paul groans softly]
Itchy?
Uh uh.
So after the app works, then what?
- Oohh! - Yes!
- Sorry. - What do you mean?
What, you don't have like side hobbies or a passion?
Giftverse is my passion.
What's yours?
- I want to find a house. - Then buy one.
Nah, it's... like the challenge of a start-up is addictive.
But most of those businesses,
they don't do anything meaningful.
And I get bored and I jump ship.
I wanna find something that...
that lasts.
I want to create non-profit apps.
Like what?
Like an app that connects woman programmers
to female mentors.
Or even an app that shows you
where the best Christmas lights are in the neighborhood.
You know, Ryan... Ryan would love that.
Have you started any?
Oh! Honestly, I haven't had the time.
Ahh, just do it!
Like that... see that?
That.
[Miranda chuckles]
I jump ship all the time, you just gotta jump.
I'll help you.
See where you wanna throw?
- I got this. - Visualize it.
I haven't got one in yet.
Feel it?
Mm hm.
Fire.
Woo! [laughs]
Got it!
I wasn't expecting that.
Come on,
we're gonna go look at the Christmas lights.
Wanna go... see the lights?
Your head still itchy or you good to go?
Really? You're gonna bring that up again?
Unbelievable. Unbelievable!
[Miranda] Too funny.
[both laughing]
[Miranda] So what do you want for Christmas?
Just for Ryan to be happy.
- Oh! -[Miranda laughs]
Her!
- I dare you! - No, I dare you!
[both] One, two, three...
[Jackie and Erika scream]
[all hooting, laughing]
Gotcha!
[all squealing, laughing]
♪
Okay, well, I better go.
We've got that presentation tomorrow so...
- Yeah, yeah. - We gotta get to it, right?
Erika? We gotta go.
- What? - Come on.
Oh, okay. Uh, I'll call you.
- Okay. - Okay, bye!
- Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow. -[Miranda] Bye!
[Erika] All right!
Come on, Jackie.
[Paul] Jackie and Camilla have finished
merging your data with ours.
Great.
I think it's pinpointing
a person's style and hobbies much better.
Thanks to you.
Whoa. Okay, I'm gonna write that one down.
That was what... sorry, December 19th.
Miranda actually thanks me?
Stop.
I'll just stick that right there.
I'm just gonna stick that right there.
Why isn't this working?
Let me see.
There's one last trick that I know. Just gotta...
No! Don't do that!
Just needed a little manly touch.
Caveman touch.
Well, I think Grant will be pleased with the progress.
You guys have a thing...?
Had a thing?
Oh, I'm sure he'll be impartial.
Um?
I have a system!
Uh huh. What's that, utter chaos?
[Miranda scoffs]
This looks... a little wasteful.
I thought you were a tree-hugger.
I recycle.
Mm... okay.
I'm helping you.
- You've got to live a little, Paul. -No, no.
Here, have a cookie.
Oh, thanks.
Ah! [giggles]
Thank you.
How good are they?
These are horrible.
Just horrible.
Okay. I gotta head back to the office.
What are you drawing there?
We're picking a Christmas tree in the forest.
I'm an expert.
[Jackie] Oh, yeah?
Does your dad wear a suit
to the forest?
He always wears a suit.
Hmm, maybe he works too much.
You were leaving?
Yes, um...
So, you know, if the presentation goes well
they're gonna have to name
someone in charge eventually.
Yeah.
I've been coordinating
with Boutique Thrive's tech department
and they've been hinting for us
to nudge the gift recommendations
towards their merchant partners.
Favor their products?
In an un-biased, uh, very biased way, yes.
So they're seeing if we're team players over Miranda?
I like her.
She's cool, little man.
Go and do it.
Yes.
[both] Bam, bam, bam! Slam, slam, slam!
Boom!
What, it's my thing?
See ya later.
- Bye! - Bye.
Don't start this.
[both laughing]
Oh, no!
No, no, no, no, no!
Okay, okay! Surrender, surrender.
I have to go to work. You have to go to the babysitter.
Come on, come on. Come on, oh!
Sheryl, I know you care about vegan leather,
ethical treatment of animals...
Yes!
What does it say?
Oh!
[Grant exhales sharply]
That accuracy rate is not acceptable.
We've seen enough.
Grant, wait. Just give us some more time.
I've been working on Giftverse for years.
Just to be shut down over one test?
You guys didn't double the accuracy.
This debacle could hurt sales more than help them.
Give us the weekend.
Please. Sheryl, you owe me.
Let's give hem the weekend.
[Grant] Monday morning...
but build off of Present Ninja's version.
What? Why?
It uses the data better.
Pillage whatever you need from Giftverse.
You're in charge.
Miranda, I'm sorry.
- We'll talk. - Yeah.
Let's talk!
[Miranda sighs]
What's the plan?
I'm shut down.
This is our app, together.
You don't need me. Boutique Thrive doesn't care
about the right gift, just percentages and sales.
I care!
Look, I'm naive to think that I could change anything
from the inside.
I'm just going to be
a part of the problem.
We determine the app, not them.
A working app is too valuable for them to tinker with.
We'll promote the artists and sellers you want,
alongside affordable, mixed in.
Mixed in?
Calm your righteousness, okay? This is a victory.
Why would you do that?
You know, I would hate to see the world
miss out on another pair of ice skates.
I'm doing this for Ryan.
I need to do this right.
I need you.
Can I trust you?
That we're not just going to be helping the same type of
business practices that shut down my family's shop?
I know how much this app means to you.
Okay, let's, uh...
let's go do something fun.
Yeah. I have an idea.
♪
Yes! Perfect.
Cool! Up you go!
Yay! Woo!
[clapping]
This was a really good idea.
Okay, one final little touch.
- Nice! - Yay!
Dad, I wanna play.
Yeah, go play, go play!
So what's your favorite Christmas tradition?
When my brother and I were little, my parents used to hide
our Christmas gifts.
But like really, really hide our Christmas gifts.
One year my present was in the back of the freezer.
My mom and uncle did the same thing.
Really?
Yeah, they made it special
even though we didn't have a lot.
Aww... [chuckles]
Looks amazing.
Keep going.
Jackie was super competitive.
They would hide scrap pieces of paper
with little riddles as clues.
We got a gift treasure map.
How far did they make you go?
Up a tree.
[laughs] A park, a mile away. No joke.
Okay, more hair?
Hair!
[both laughing]
One little final touch.
[both laughing]
He looks like shocked!
Oh, it's a he?
Yeah.
Are you just gonna leave your scarf?
Oh, he seems cold.
He... is a snowman.
Well, I knitted it so I could just make another one.
May be we tilt gift recommendations
towards family activities.
- Home. - Home.
Maybe we need to go back to my roots.
Yeah. How good are you with defending yourself
from people with strong opinions, hm?
I can charm anyone.
Yeah, we'll see.
Look what I made!
Okay, Ry, woo!
Ry! Ryan, yes.
Weee!
- You're fun, Miranda. -[Miranda laughs]
Yay, yay, yay, yay, yay!
Hey, buddy! Hey, hey, hey.
Miranda's family might be a little strange,
so just be polite, okay?
I'm always polite, Dad.
Are you polite? Yes, you are.
Okay, come on.
-[Paul] Hello? -[Ryan] Hello?
[Dad] Well... hello there!
You must be the oppressor.
[Paul chuckles]
- Hi. - Hello, how are you?
Good, how are you?
I'm very well, thank you.
Well, hello!
Hello!
[all laughing]
Paul Dennis.
Miranda's told me all about you guys
and your shop.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
I'm Judy, this is Michael, come in.
We're so glad to have you.
Come on in, guys.
We've got lots of food.
I hope you're hungry.
♪
Miranda!
Hi!
This is for you.
What is this?
I didn't use the app,
if that's what you're asking.
It's an organizer!
[Miranda laughs]
You're not supposed to tell.
Sorry.
It's a padfolio for your bag.
Thank you. It's very sweet.
Trying to buy her off?
Park the crusade, Michael.
So, Paul, how many people have you laid off today?
[Mom] Okay, why don't we eat?
- Good idea. - Yeah.
Yeah, I'm starving.
[Miranda] Yum, yum, yum.
[Miranda] This looks good.
[Mom] Uh huh! Dig in.
[Paul] Wow! This looks really amazing.
[Miranda] Well, Christmas dinner is our specialty
and we expect it all to be eaten.
Oh!
[Mom] Good.
So, you guys, you do this every week?
Uh huh.
It's like a chef's challenge.
We pick produce from the local farmer's market
and then we have to come up with dishes.
And I eat.
You poor thing, how do you cope?
Well, they get to eat whatever and look great
and then I have to bike it off the next day.
I bike too!
No way!
That's so cool, where do you go?
My mainstay is the loop
down by the marina.
I used to do that.
You bike?
Yeah, yeah. You been up to Baldwin Hill?
Of course!
They finally repaved it so the asphalt's grippy.
- No way. - Yeah.
Well, you're not what I expected.
Neither are you.
So, um... gift-giving?
Yes, as you know,
it's all about knowing the recipient,
their story.
Well, the relationship with the giver.
I mean, you guys are basically matchmakers.
You're essentially doing a dating app, in a way.
You guys are doing a dating app.
Yeah, gift giving is love.
It's giving a love of someone, of a hobby, of a memory--
Lots of lovin', Dad. We get it.
You have to pay attention.
People want to feel heard.
Feel seen by the gifts they receive.
Well, sure.
We used to ask people questions
when they came in the shop
and we got to know them.
Won't be fully automated.
Maybe you can't automate
what has to come from the heart.
Like a questionnaire, the answers are the story.
Mm hm.
For example, what do you love about the person
or what do they love about you?
Yeah. Favorite memory of them.
Listen to your heart speak.
Instead of sizing someone up.
Hm.
So who wants s'mores for dessert?
Yes!
-[Dad] Ryan and I got this. - Oh ho!
High five! Let's go.
Okay.
[Ryan giggling]
Oh, I'm stuffed.
[Miranda chuckles]
So, Judy, what would you like for Christmas?
Oh, I don't need anything.
Ahh, okay.
You're that family member who nobody knows what to get.
What if you had to choose a gift?
Well, I have everything I need...
but I guess it would have be something that fed that need.
Something that brought you together more?
Uh huh.
They're having so much fun over there.
I'm missing all the fun with Ryan.
- Go, go, go. - Okay.
My parents love doting over Ryan.
Yeah, well, do not let him trick you. He is demanding.
Okay, I'll be on guard.
[Ryan, Mom and Dad laughing]
This is perfect.
Yeah, it is.
♪
Do you have a charger?
Yeah, in my office. Just over there.
[Ryan giggling]
♪
[Mom] I got you! And you too!
Hey, I'm gonna join the festivities!
Let's go!
[Ryan, Dad and Mom chattering]
[phone buzzes]
[Dad] Oh!
-[Dad] Oh! -[all laughing]
I'm so sorry!
Who's team are you on?
We traditions here.
We have our marshmallow fight before s'mores
and Ryan here seems deadly.
- You're on our team. - Yes!
- Let's go! - Wha...?
♪
[all laughing, chattering]
He's the family!
Hey! You're my son!
- Yeah! -[all laughing]
[all laughing, chattering]
-[Paul] Um... -[Miranda] Um...
[all squealing, chattering]
Ah, that was fun. Thank you.
What do you say?
Thank you.
Aw, it was my pleasure.
So we'll implement those questions into the app?
Yeah, the five --
What do you love about this person?
What do they love about you?
Favorite memory of them?
Uh, what makes them happy? And their style.
Exactly.
Merry Christmas.
Will you come back and visit us?
Oh, yeah.
- Merry Christmas. -[Dad] Merry Christmas.
You too?
[Miranda] Bye, Ry.
Bye.
See ya!
- Well, he's not the worst. -[Miranda chuckles]
It was a great night.
♪
[humming]
"Dear Ms. Claus,
"I don't know why you didn't show up that night.
"Hoping you weren't just a fairy tale.
"Hope to hear from you."
He was there.
[humming]
What's Grant doing here?
[door buzzes]
Hey.
Hey. Sorry to drop in like this.
Oh, okay. We're sitting.
Yes. I wanted to apologize.
I had to put Paul in charge.
Yeah, I understand.
No. Boutique Thrive wanted me to
push the Present Ninja platform, too.
It was already decided.
Why?
Paul is a... team player.
Oh.
But if you can get the app to work
that's a big cash-out.
Grant, I'm not doing this for the money.
You could start another app with that payout.
Or you could join me.
Really, work for you?
Yeah, come work for me.
It'll be fun.
You've got to start thinking about your next gig.
- Engine slows for no one. - Hmm...
It's an open offer.
I thought the engine slows for no one.
For you I'd wait.
That doesn't sound like you.
Look, uh, I want you back.
You have a girlfriend.
I want you.
I made the biggest mistake of my life messing things up with you.
Well, what about Kelly?
You and I, we really suit each other. You know that.
Yeah, I don't know
how I'm supposed to feel about this right now.
You don't have to say anything.
Just know that I am here for you.
Yeah.
Well... you know what I think?
I think that...
you should go home to your girlfriend.
Okay.
So...
We can forget this ever happened.
Okay. I'll see you Monday?
- Yeah. - Good luck!
- Okay. - Yeah.
Hello?
I've got to talk to you.
I messaged Mrs. Claus again.
What, why?
Well, there has to be a good reason why she disappeared.
What about Miranda?
What about?
Um... you seem to really enjoy spending time together?
We're working.
Oh, yeah, you're just working. Okay.
I can't have her getting attached to Ryan.
And if I never meet Mrs. Claus again I'll never know.
She didn't show up. Miranda has.
But... hey, she's too good for you.
Listen,
I don't think we're gonna get this new app build
done in time
with all these new questions added.
It's a complete overhaul, okay, in two days.
How do we solve this?
Well, we could full-on push Boutique Thrive's products.
They've hinted that the accuracy won't matter then.
And plus it buys us a little more time
until after the holidays.
But I know that you promised Miranda.
So I don't think we should--
Do it.
Just for now.
Alright, we'll change it back later.
I'm not going to wase two years over sentimentality.
Okay.
Thanks, Jacks.
So Grant wants me back.
Hmm.
I thought he had a vegan girlfriend.
Maybe he finally wants to settle down.
Maybe he's changed.
Oh!
That sounds really bad out loud. Really bad.
Okay. Well, have we heard back from Mr. Claus?
Yeah, he messaged me saying he was there that night.
There was no guy with a glove. I checked everywhere, Miranda.
Okay, well, maybe he's lying too.
Maybe he's a hot criminal like you said.
I don't know.
I just actually don't know anything anymore.
What about Paul?
[Erika gasps]
Are we just going down a list of names?
No! He seems cool!
And you guys had a lot of fun that night
and why have you been acting so cheery lately?
You're just saying this because now you're dating Jackie
and you want to do a double-date wine tasting.
- No! - Oh, yeah.
Okay, maybe once in a while.
I don't trust him.
You haven't trusted any guy since Grant, Miranda.
I think it's time to take a leap of faith, you know?
Maybe you're right... again.
Okay, you got the chocolates?
- Uh huh. - Let's go.
You guys actually did it!
Woo!
- 86% accuracy. - Woo!
Well, Miranda did it.
Their team did all the legwork.
Uh, yeah we did.
Bam, bam, bam! Slam, slam, slam!
Jacks, no.
You're awesome.
Ah, I love this energy.
I will let Boutique Thrive know the great news.
Get this live immediately
and I will see you all at the Christmas party.
Alright? Huh?
Ah, we'll party.
For you, Mom and Dad.
-[Paul] Hey! - Hi!
We did it.
Yeah, we did.
Paul, where'd you go?
Come on.
See you tonight?
Uh huh.
Storm's coming in. It'll be cold.
It's a short walk.
Hang tight.
"Dear Mr. Claus, I was at the bar that night.
"I waited for you. Where were you?"
Hey. That's better.
Thank you.
I'll see you tonight.
Yeah.
- Yeah. - Yes.
[laughs] Okay.
Okay.
- Bye. - Good...
[chuckles]
♪
[squeals]
♪
[Larry] Miranda!
[laughs] Ah!
Larry Sosa.
Boutique Thrive CEO.
Wow, it's so nice to finally meet you, sir.
Now do you have, um... a moment?
Yes, of course.
Paul said that you solved the algorithm issue.
An expertise from our background.
You know, Paul changed the algorithm to push our product
so he would get into my good graces.
He did what?
But he didn't have to because you figured it out.
I need people who know what they're doing
to take this app into the future.
Not a 'yes' man.
I want you to be in charge of the app going forward.
What about favoring your products?
Oh come on, come on, come on, come on!
Gotta be a team player, too.
Shouldn't we be pushing the best gift possible?
We have the opportunity here
to promote independent businesses and artists.
Boutique Thrive is still gonna get a cut from the app.
I know this is personal to you.
Can I keep the app unbiased, Larry?
No.
Think it over and, um... we'll talk.
[exhales sharply]
[background chatter, laughter]
Miranda? Kelly!
Grant's girlfriend.
Hi.
Listen, I want to thank you.
Oh. Thank me?
I was freaking out
when I heard Grant was working with you.
But he's suddenly been opening up,
showing me this sensitive, caring side.
He's been a changed man the last two weeks.
Has he?
I don't know what you said to him,
but thank you.
Well, I...
Nothing.
I guess Grant realized
how much he's truly yours.
I'm really happy for you guys.
[laughs] Hey, what are you two chatting about?
Just how silly you are.
I'm funny?
[laughs] He's so funny!
I'm going to get vegan eggnog. You guys want anything?
I'm fine, thank you.
You owe me like a bajillion cupcakes.
- Miranda! - Don't worry about it.
I made a mistake.
Seeing you again,
all these emotions came rushing back.
Me too.
But then I realized
that they're just memories.
Like a photo album
that just keeps all the good stuff.
Well, I'm sorry, again.
She's head over heels for you.
I know.
Be worthy of that.
I will.
- Okay, good. - Okay,
Merry Christmas, Grant.
Merry Christmas, Miranda.
You look stunning!
You promised me.
You said you wouldn't push Boutique Thrive's products
over the right gift.
I was making sure that we didn't get shut down.
You used me.
We can change it back.
That's not the point.
Here I am helping the same profiteers
that shut down my family's shop.
[scoffs] It's business. Get off your high horse.
You're ruthless.
I am not some corrupt person that you have in your mind.
No, you're worse.
You've tainted my dream
and now I've let my family down
because of you.
Listen to me, okay?
It was just the backup plan,
and we will change it back.
Not according to Larry.
You need to start trusting your feelings and not your doubts.
You're right. I should have trusted my instincts.
You've lived up to my expectations, Paul.
So have you.
Oh, they offered me your position.
Well, you deserve it.
I'm quitting anyways.
I don't want it.
I'm not willing to betray everything I stand for.
Then make it what you stand for.
Your jacket's in coat check.
You know, you can step down
and act all high and mighty about this
or you can fight for it.
Like I said, it's business.
Merry Christmas, Miranda.
I accept.
Well, I'm happy to hear that.
Let me introduce you.
Welcome, everyone, to Boutique Thrive's Annual Holiday Party!
[applause]
We have much to celebrate and be thankful for.
Including the integration of Present Ninja and Giftverse
into Boutique Thrive Family!
[applause]
Now before I get into my little speech here,
I want to introduce the person
who's going to be leading the gift recommendation apps
into the future.
Miranda McCauley!
[applause]
Thank you, Larry.
- Merry Christmas, everyone. -[guests] Merry Christmas!
I'm humbled by this opportunity.
But, most importantly,
I'm humbled by Boutique Thrive's commitment
to the Christmas spirit.
[applause]
I am pleased to announce
the Best Gift Initiative...
Boutique Thrive's commitment to suggesting the perfect gift,
no matter the seller...
and to provide users balanced options
that promote local businesses and independent artists
alongside Boutique Thrive's
always affordable merchandise!
Woo!
What are you doing?
All thanks to the vision of Larry here!
[applause]
Those are my terms.
We all know that gift giving is about love.
But I've learned that it's more than just that.
It's about trusting and opening up our lives to one another.
Thank you. Merry Christmas.
[applause]
Merry Christmas.
[guests cheering]
[chuckling]
Wow, what a speech!
Thank you, Miranda.
Wow!
♪
Hey! Here's an article in Italian!
Look at that!
Your dad's been saving all the online articles
on your initiative speech.
He keeps finding new ones for his archive.
Yeah, well... she did what we could never do with our shop.
You won.
Thank you.
And we're still available if you need to boycott
or protest in the buff.
Oh, yeah.
I got it, Dad.
How about Paul?
What about him?
He's got a good arm for marshmallow fights.
Ow!
Well, he... he let me down.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Anyway. Stuff your face for me, Dad!
If I must.
Come on.
So how are things with Jackie?
Well, if you must know,
we're going on a Christmas Eve
Santa Crawl tonight if you want to join?
Definitely not.
Okay.
- Milk? - Yes.
Don't ask.
I wasn't.
- Sugar? - Yes.
But really, come on, Miranda!
He lied to me, Erika.
He promised me.
He was fighting for you, just not in the way you wanted.
People surprise you, Miranda. You just need to let them.
And you had feelings for the guy, too --twice!
Right?
[Miranda] Hey, Mom.
Did you send me a gift or something,
or did Aunt Kathy?
Well, I got a present in the mail
but there's no tag.
The return address says "The North Pole."
Yeah, okay, I'll see you at 7.
"The app suggested a cake tester to use with your mom."
What?
"The app suggested bolt cutters to use with your dad."
What?
♪
Okay, that's a nine. What's this one?
Ten.
A ten? That can't be a ten.
What about this one?
Ten!
What about this one?
- Ten. - That's also a ten? [chuckles]
[alert sound]
♪
This one?
Ten.
[laughs] Another ten.
Wow! Okay, this is a good street.
Merry Christmas, Dad.
Merry Christmas.
Did you tell Santa what you wanted for Christmas?
I did. But I already got you.
I'm not a present.
Miranda!
[laughs] Hi!
Part of me always knew it was you.
You did?
What's meant to be will be.
I thought you didn't believe in destiny.
I don't.
I believe in you.
Well, I found this in your jacket pocket.
And I got your gift.
Did you use the app on me?
Nah, the skates were all me.
Romantically clever.
I realized that it's best to listen to the heart.
Can I make snow angels, Dad?
Yeah, sure, bud.
Hey, look, I'm sorry that I changed the app
without asking you.
You were right.
I should have stepped up
instead of stepping out.
And my publicity stunt forced their hand.
I got full control, at least for awhile.
Well, it's enough time to prove to them your ideas.
I'm sorry I didn't trust you.
I just... I was so worried about what might happen
I didn't even consider what could be.
Hey, I need help finding a Christmas gift.
[chuckles] Five questions, that's all I need.
What do you love about this person?
She's witty, she's charming...
she always pushes me.
What does she love about you?
My stubbornness.
Are sure?
It's mutual.
What makes her happy?
Making others happy.
What's her style?
What I'm missing.
Favorite memory of her?
The next one.
What does she want?
To jump.
Me too.
♪ It had to be you
♪ It had to be me
♪ There had to be Christmas lights on the tree ♪
That was my Christmas wish.
Let's go make snow angels!
- Come on, Ry! - Woo!
♪ It had to be you
[all laughing]
♪ It had to be you
♪