1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:02,066 --> 00:00:02,500 This program is rated G 3 00:00:04,233 --> 00:00:07,300 and is suitable for general audiences. 4 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 5 00:00:11,700 --> 00:00:14,367 Ho-ho-ho! Merry Christmas! 6 00:00:15,400 --> 00:00:17,133 Ho-ho-ho! 7 00:00:17,266 --> 00:00:19,166 Merry Christmas. 8 00:00:19,300 --> 00:00:21,066 Merry Christmas! 9 00:00:21,200 --> 00:00:23,734 Ho-ho-ho! Merry Christmas. 10 00:00:25,767 --> 00:00:29,400 ♪ Do you remember me? ♪ 11 00:00:29,533 --> 00:00:33,433 ♪ I sat upon your knee ♪ 12 00:00:33,567 --> 00:00:38,367 ♪ I wrote to you with childhood fantasies ♪ 13 00:00:41,300 --> 00:00:43,633 ♪ I'm all grown up now ♪ 14 00:00:43,767 --> 00:00:45,767 Candy cane? There you go. 15 00:00:45,900 --> 00:00:48,166 ♪ And still need help somehow ♪ 16 00:00:48,300 --> 00:00:49,834 Merry Christmas, hi! 17 00:00:49,967 --> 00:00:51,834 ♪ I'm not a child ♪ 18 00:00:51,967 --> 00:00:53,800 ♪ But my heart still can dream ♪ 19 00:00:53,934 --> 00:00:56,767 - Merry Christmas! - Hi. 20 00:00:58,967 --> 00:01:01,166 It's beautiful, isn't it? 21 00:01:01,300 --> 00:01:03,233 The lights... the music... 22 00:01:03,367 --> 00:01:05,066 It's my favourite time of the year. 23 00:01:05,200 --> 00:01:07,500 I'm pretty sure you're contractually obligated 24 00:01:07,633 --> 00:01:09,367 to say that, wearing that suit. 25 00:01:09,500 --> 00:01:10,834 Suit? 26 00:01:10,967 --> 00:01:12,667 What suit? This is just me on a Tuesday. 27 00:01:12,800 --> 00:01:15,533 Aren't you kinda young for Santa? 28 00:01:15,667 --> 00:01:17,533 I mean, I usually picture him 29 00:01:17,667 --> 00:01:20,200 with a little more seniority. 30 00:01:20,333 --> 00:01:21,967 Maybe a bit more of a gut. 31 00:01:22,100 --> 00:01:24,166 I'll let you in on a little secret. 32 00:01:24,300 --> 00:01:26,333 It's the Christmas spirit that keeps me young. 33 00:01:26,467 --> 00:01:28,000 That and a strict jogging routine. 34 00:01:28,133 --> 00:01:29,333 Okay. 35 00:01:29,467 --> 00:01:30,834 Good night. 36 00:01:32,433 --> 00:01:34,533 Hey, um... 37 00:01:34,667 --> 00:01:36,834 Mind if I get your name? 38 00:01:36,967 --> 00:01:38,567 It's not on your list? 39 00:01:38,700 --> 00:01:40,367 I thought you checked that thing twice. 40 00:01:40,500 --> 00:01:44,400 Well, the elves have been slacking a bit this year. 41 00:01:44,533 --> 00:01:46,133 They're a bit behind on their paperwork. 42 00:01:46,266 --> 00:01:48,767 Got it. You blame the elves. Okay. 43 00:01:50,200 --> 00:01:54,200 It's Taylor. Taylor Nichols. 44 00:01:54,333 --> 00:01:57,367 Taylor Nichols. Oh, yes, I remember now. 45 00:01:57,500 --> 00:01:59,867 Yes, I did spot that name on my list. 46 00:02:00,066 --> 00:02:03,700 And was it on the "nice" column, or the "naughty" column? 47 00:02:03,834 --> 00:02:07,867 You know, I've come here just about as far back 48 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:11,200 as I can remember, but I don't remember ever seeing you here. 49 00:02:12,233 --> 00:02:14,734 Well, Santa, 50 00:02:14,867 --> 00:02:19,633 that's 'cause it's my first Christmas back since... 51 00:02:19,767 --> 00:02:23,266 Since I left a few years ago. 52 00:02:23,400 --> 00:02:26,066 Well, let Santa be the first one to welcome you back. 53 00:02:26,200 --> 00:02:28,133 So, Taylor Nichols, what do you want Santa 54 00:02:28,266 --> 00:02:29,934 to bring you this year? 55 00:02:30,066 --> 00:02:32,367 I'm sorry, I have to get going. 56 00:02:32,500 --> 00:02:34,767 My grandfather's expecting me at his store, so... 57 00:02:34,900 --> 00:02:37,300 Come on, everyone has a Christmas wish. 58 00:02:37,433 --> 00:02:39,567 Something they want more than anything else in the world. 59 00:02:39,700 --> 00:02:41,066 What is it? 60 00:02:44,400 --> 00:02:49,200 Some Christmas wishes just can't be granted. 61 00:02:50,867 --> 00:02:53,633 No matter how bright the lights, 62 00:02:53,767 --> 00:02:56,800 or how beautiful the tree. 63 00:02:56,934 --> 00:03:01,467 Christmas isn't about bright lights and ribbons. 64 00:03:01,600 --> 00:03:05,033 It's about a feeling you get inside. 65 00:03:05,166 --> 00:03:08,967 The feeling that even the most unlikely Christmas wish 66 00:03:09,100 --> 00:03:11,000 could come true. 67 00:03:11,133 --> 00:03:12,934 Taylor Nichols, 68 00:03:13,066 --> 00:03:16,266 whatever that Christmas wish is, 69 00:03:16,400 --> 00:03:18,200 I hope it comes true. 70 00:03:19,233 --> 00:03:20,700 Candy cane? 71 00:03:27,300 --> 00:03:29,033 Ho-ho-ho. 72 00:03:29,166 --> 00:03:31,133 Oh, Merry Christmas! 73 00:03:31,266 --> 00:03:33,633 Ho-ho-ho! 74 00:03:33,767 --> 00:03:35,800 Wait, I didn't get your-- 75 00:03:35,934 --> 00:03:38,867 Ho-ho-ho! Merry Christmas! 76 00:03:39,000 --> 00:03:40,400 -Name. 77 00:03:45,266 --> 00:03:46,633 Santa. 78 00:03:49,100 --> 00:03:54,333 ♪ 79 00:03:54,467 --> 00:03:56,300 Frank: Merry Christmas. 80 00:03:56,433 --> 00:04:01,233 ♪ 81 00:04:01,367 --> 00:04:04,266 - Grandpa Frank! - Excuse me one moment. 82 00:04:04,400 --> 00:04:09,166 There she is! Welcome home, kiddo! 83 00:04:09,300 --> 00:04:11,266 - Oh, it's so good to see you! - You too! 84 00:04:11,400 --> 00:04:13,700 How you doing, you doing okay? You're not too tired? 85 00:04:13,834 --> 00:04:15,233 Those bus trips can take everything out of you. 86 00:04:15,367 --> 00:04:17,166 No, I'm good, I'm good. 87 00:04:17,300 --> 00:04:20,033 I'm just happy to be back here. 88 00:04:20,166 --> 00:04:23,734 I'm sorry it was so last-minute. Work has been crazy. 89 00:04:23,867 --> 00:04:26,000 That editor of yours still cracking the whip? 90 00:04:26,133 --> 00:04:28,367 Like Santa with his reindeer. You know it. 91 00:04:28,500 --> 00:04:31,667 - It's busy in here. - Last minute Christmas rush. 92 00:04:31,800 --> 00:04:33,166 And it's just you? 93 00:04:33,300 --> 00:04:35,066 Had trouble finding help. 94 00:04:35,200 --> 00:04:36,433 Why don't I stay and help 95 00:04:36,567 --> 00:04:37,867 and you and I close up together? 96 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:39,867 No, no, you're on vacation. Come on. 97 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:41,934 Grandpa, there's nowhere else I'd rather be 98 00:04:42,066 --> 00:04:43,500 than right here with you. 99 00:04:43,633 --> 00:04:46,333 (chuckling) I was hoping you'd say that. 100 00:04:47,967 --> 00:04:49,667 Got one just your size! 101 00:04:49,800 --> 00:04:52,266 (giggling) I love it. 102 00:04:52,400 --> 00:05:02,433 ♪ 103 00:05:11,066 --> 00:05:12,166 Woman: That's for you... 104 00:05:12,300 --> 00:05:13,734 Man: Okay, thank you. 105 00:05:13,867 --> 00:05:17,000 And... and... Go, go, go, go, go! 106 00:05:17,133 --> 00:05:18,734 - Yes! - (laughing) 107 00:05:18,867 --> 00:05:20,500 Ho-ho-ho-ho! 108 00:05:20,633 --> 00:05:23,734 - Merry Christmas! - Charlie: Hey, Luke! 109 00:05:23,867 --> 00:05:26,233 Home just in time. Why don't you take a seat 110 00:05:26,367 --> 00:05:28,100 and grab one of those glue guns and help us out. 111 00:05:28,233 --> 00:05:30,433 Your mom and I are on a roll. 112 00:05:30,567 --> 00:05:33,433 Yes, we just broke our old record by 15 seconds. 113 00:05:33,567 --> 00:05:35,834 - Wow. - So if you could handle 114 00:05:35,967 --> 00:05:39,433 the pasting, wreath-laying, and tissue paper, 115 00:05:39,567 --> 00:05:42,767 and Charlie takes care of tinsel and chocolate, 116 00:05:42,900 --> 00:05:44,500 I think we can get there in under a minute. 117 00:05:44,633 --> 00:05:46,100 Charlie: Remember what I taught you. 118 00:05:46,233 --> 00:05:47,934 The secret to the perfect Christmas gift basket 119 00:05:48,066 --> 00:05:49,600 is structure. 120 00:05:49,734 --> 00:05:51,800 It's all about a solid foundation of chicken-wire. 121 00:05:51,934 --> 00:05:54,800 Lets the wicker hold the weight ten times. 122 00:05:54,934 --> 00:05:56,900 Yes, Dad, I remember. You taught me well. 123 00:05:57,033 --> 00:05:58,467 And how was your night? 124 00:05:58,600 --> 00:06:00,400 Did you make any Christmas wishes come true? 125 00:06:00,533 --> 00:06:02,467 - It was pretty good. - Yeah? 126 00:06:02,600 --> 00:06:03,900 Yeah, I made a lot of kids laugh. 127 00:06:04,033 --> 00:06:05,734 - And a few adults, too. - Ah! 128 00:06:05,867 --> 00:06:08,633 Well, it's a very nice thing you did tonight. 129 00:06:08,767 --> 00:06:11,066 The world could always use a little more holiday cheer, 130 00:06:11,200 --> 00:06:13,533 and more men in uniform. And-- 131 00:06:13,667 --> 00:06:16,367 (sniffing) Charlie, are you sure you washed this thing out 132 00:06:16,500 --> 00:06:18,233 - after last Christmas? - (chuckling) 133 00:06:18,367 --> 00:06:20,767 I am putting this in the laundry. 134 00:06:23,700 --> 00:06:25,033 Speaking of uniforms, son... 135 00:06:25,166 --> 00:06:26,900 I just heard from my old friend, Clay Murphy. 136 00:06:27,033 --> 00:06:28,567 - Colonel Clay Murphy? - That's right. 137 00:06:28,700 --> 00:06:31,166 Seems you're impressing all the right people out there. 138 00:06:31,300 --> 00:06:32,800 I heard promotion chatter. 139 00:06:32,934 --> 00:06:34,400 Promotion? 140 00:06:34,533 --> 00:06:38,333 I thought that would have taken years to achieve. 141 00:06:38,467 --> 00:06:41,567 Honey, Luke just got home. 142 00:06:41,700 --> 00:06:43,633 Do we really need to talk about him leaving? 143 00:06:43,767 --> 00:06:46,033 No, you're certainly right. 144 00:06:46,166 --> 00:06:48,800 Hey, Peggy, would you please pass me the packing tape? 145 00:06:48,934 --> 00:06:50,467 And Luke? 146 00:06:50,600 --> 00:06:53,300 Do you mind getting me another one of these eggnogs? 147 00:06:53,433 --> 00:06:55,667 You know that that's my Christmas wish. 148 00:06:56,934 --> 00:06:58,300 (chuckles) 149 00:06:58,433 --> 00:07:00,100 Do you guys have any more of those baskets? 150 00:07:00,233 --> 00:07:01,767 Preferably one that's candy cane-themed? 151 00:07:01,900 --> 00:07:04,400 Uh.. oh, yes! 152 00:07:04,533 --> 00:07:05,967 Will this one do? 153 00:07:06,100 --> 00:07:08,700 That's perfect. 154 00:07:10,367 --> 00:07:13,400 ♪ 155 00:07:13,533 --> 00:07:17,300 Frank: What a day. Thanks for closing up with me. 156 00:07:17,433 --> 00:07:20,800 Nothing like a bowl of hot and sour soup on Christmas Eve. 157 00:07:22,834 --> 00:07:24,767 Reminds me of your mother. 158 00:07:24,900 --> 00:07:26,900 Yeah. 159 00:07:27,033 --> 00:07:29,133 She knew how to appreciate the good things in life, 160 00:07:29,266 --> 00:07:30,667 your mother. 161 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:33,900 I've got something to show you. 162 00:07:42,266 --> 00:07:43,533 (Taylor chuckling) 163 00:07:43,667 --> 00:07:47,133 You framed my first published article? 164 00:07:47,266 --> 00:07:49,734 My first online published article, 165 00:07:49,867 --> 00:07:52,300 which means you had it printed out? 166 00:07:52,433 --> 00:07:55,066 Of course I framed it. That's what you do with a work of art. 167 00:07:55,200 --> 00:07:58,567 I can't tell you how much I love reading your stories. 168 00:07:58,700 --> 00:08:02,800 Like a special Christmas morning edition, every time. 169 00:08:02,934 --> 00:08:07,000 That last one, with that quote from Charles Dickens? 170 00:08:07,133 --> 00:08:08,867 "Remembrance, like a candle, 171 00:08:09,000 --> 00:08:11,300 "burns brightest at Christmastime." 172 00:08:11,433 --> 00:08:14,333 Makes me think of when we first bring the tree inside. 173 00:08:14,467 --> 00:08:18,133 You know, suddenly the whole house smells like Christmas. 174 00:08:18,266 --> 00:08:20,700 The smile on your mother's face, 175 00:08:20,834 --> 00:08:23,433 just grinning with anticipation... 176 00:08:23,567 --> 00:08:25,500 Or how the whole kitchen would come alive 177 00:08:25,633 --> 00:08:27,934 when she'd bake a batch of her gingerbread cookies. 178 00:08:28,967 --> 00:08:30,533 Right. 179 00:08:32,567 --> 00:08:35,033 You know, mom used to tell me 180 00:08:35,166 --> 00:08:37,600 the most important part of Christmas 181 00:08:37,734 --> 00:08:41,166 is to take the time to truly savour it. 182 00:08:41,300 --> 00:08:45,867 Because time is our most precious gift of all. 183 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:47,500 Speaking of time, Taylor, 184 00:08:47,633 --> 00:08:49,133 how much longer do I have you here with me? 185 00:08:49,266 --> 00:08:52,033 Three days, a week at best. 186 00:08:52,166 --> 00:08:54,100 They need me back at the paper. 187 00:08:54,233 --> 00:08:56,767 I'm actually supposed to be working while I'm here. 188 00:08:56,900 --> 00:09:00,467 I have a few leads on a few human interest stories, so... 189 00:09:02,066 --> 00:09:04,700 Just like your mom. Always on the clock. 190 00:09:04,834 --> 00:09:07,967 I see so much of her in you. 191 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:13,200 I could say the same about you, Grandpa. 192 00:09:13,333 --> 00:09:16,000 Your smile, your laugh. 193 00:09:16,133 --> 00:09:18,166 The way you'd rather risk a stomach ache 194 00:09:18,300 --> 00:09:20,934 than leave a single crumb on your plate. 195 00:09:21,066 --> 00:09:24,000 You remind me of her, too. 196 00:09:24,133 --> 00:09:26,834 Here's to running in the family! 197 00:09:29,834 --> 00:09:31,266 (doorbell ringing) 198 00:09:33,233 --> 00:09:36,033 I wonder who that is. Can't be carolers. 199 00:09:36,166 --> 00:09:37,367 I think I scared them off last Christmas 200 00:09:37,500 --> 00:09:39,467 bringing out my bagpipes. 201 00:09:44,834 --> 00:09:47,600 - Who was that? - I don't know. 202 00:09:47,734 --> 00:09:50,166 There's a note here. 203 00:09:50,300 --> 00:09:53,133 It says, "From Santa." 204 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:13,967 ♪ 205 00:10:43,633 --> 00:10:53,600 ♪ 206 00:11:32,133 --> 00:11:42,100 ♪ 207 00:11:52,133 --> 00:12:02,166 ♪ 208 00:12:12,033 --> 00:12:14,667 I miss you, Mom. 209 00:12:18,133 --> 00:12:20,100 Merry Christmas. 210 00:12:23,300 --> 00:12:33,266 ♪ 211 00:12:34,967 --> 00:12:37,233 Taylor? 212 00:12:37,367 --> 00:12:40,333 Taylor Nichols, right? 213 00:12:40,467 --> 00:12:42,633 We met earlier tonight. I was all dressed in red, 214 00:12:42,767 --> 00:12:44,834 fluffy white lapels. 215 00:12:44,967 --> 00:12:46,567 "Ho-ho-ho"? 216 00:12:46,700 --> 00:12:48,467 Well, if it isn't Santa Claus! 217 00:12:48,600 --> 00:12:51,033 I'm surprised you can even recognize me without my beard. 218 00:12:51,166 --> 00:12:53,500 How could I forget? 219 00:12:53,633 --> 00:12:55,200 Meeting the real Santa. 220 00:12:55,333 --> 00:12:58,300 I still have your gift. 221 00:12:58,433 --> 00:13:00,967 It's a whole lot of candy cane, to be honest. 222 00:13:01,100 --> 00:13:03,467 I'm gonna be working on this thing through next New Year's. 223 00:13:03,600 --> 00:13:06,400 I've been carrying it for self-defence. 224 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:09,300 Wow. 225 00:13:09,433 --> 00:13:12,200 By the way, thanks for the gift basket. 226 00:13:12,333 --> 00:13:13,700 Luke: Oh, don't worry about it. 227 00:13:13,834 --> 00:13:15,133 You know, my family and I are pretty famous 228 00:13:15,266 --> 00:13:16,967 around these parts for them. 229 00:13:17,100 --> 00:13:20,133 We like to help Santa out with any last-minute deliveries. 230 00:13:20,266 --> 00:13:23,734 I was actually just delivering my last basket right now 231 00:13:23,867 --> 00:13:26,467 when I saw you sitting here. 232 00:13:26,600 --> 00:13:28,367 You're not waiting for a bus, are you? 233 00:13:28,500 --> 00:13:30,533 Because you're gonna be waiting a long time. 234 00:13:30,667 --> 00:13:32,300 The next bus doesn't come until tomorrow afternoon. 235 00:13:32,433 --> 00:13:34,467 No, I know. 236 00:13:34,600 --> 00:13:36,667 I'm not going anywhere. 237 00:13:38,700 --> 00:13:41,400 But I'm not really here, either. 238 00:13:43,433 --> 00:13:45,767 I see. Uh... 239 00:13:45,900 --> 00:13:47,233 Mind if I sit? 240 00:13:47,367 --> 00:13:48,734 Please. 241 00:13:55,667 --> 00:13:58,033 You know, coming home can be hard. 242 00:13:59,767 --> 00:14:03,467 It's like a mirror into your past. 243 00:14:03,600 --> 00:14:05,633 Keeping stock, 244 00:14:05,767 --> 00:14:09,600 making you remember just who you are. 245 00:14:09,734 --> 00:14:11,533 At least, that's what I read on a church billboard 246 00:14:11,667 --> 00:14:13,934 - on the way over here. - (laughing) 247 00:14:14,066 --> 00:14:17,867 I'm Luke, by the way. Luke Malone. 248 00:14:24,066 --> 00:14:27,433 I pictured you more as Chris. 249 00:14:27,567 --> 00:14:29,467 Or maybe a Nick. 250 00:14:29,600 --> 00:14:31,600 I'm not so sure Luke suits you. 251 00:14:31,734 --> 00:14:34,700 It's more "outer space" and less "Pere Noel." 252 00:14:34,834 --> 00:14:36,266 (chuckling) 253 00:14:36,400 --> 00:14:38,633 Okay, well, how about Bob Cratchit? 254 00:14:38,767 --> 00:14:40,166 Or Tiny Tim, then? 255 00:14:40,300 --> 00:14:43,633 Ah, a Charles Dickens fan, no less. 256 00:14:43,767 --> 00:14:46,033 Well, I only know A Christmas Carol. 257 00:14:46,166 --> 00:14:47,600 And I didn't even read the book, 258 00:14:47,734 --> 00:14:50,700 I just saw the stage play once with my parents. 259 00:14:51,900 --> 00:14:54,767 Which reminds me, I-- 260 00:14:54,900 --> 00:14:56,700 I have some people waiting on me, 261 00:14:56,834 --> 00:14:59,266 I should-- I should get going. 262 00:15:01,367 --> 00:15:03,667 Hey, what's your plan? Can I-- 263 00:15:03,800 --> 00:15:05,400 Can I give you a ride somewhere? 264 00:15:05,533 --> 00:15:06,967 Um... 265 00:15:08,400 --> 00:15:09,734 No. 266 00:15:09,867 --> 00:15:12,467 I think I'm good to walk, thanks. 267 00:15:15,500 --> 00:15:17,767 Okay, well, 268 00:15:17,900 --> 00:15:21,166 it was great bumping into you again, Taylor. 269 00:15:21,300 --> 00:15:24,166 Nice bumping into you too, Luke. 270 00:15:29,200 --> 00:15:32,000 Um, I wanted to thank you. 271 00:15:34,800 --> 00:15:36,600 Tonight. 272 00:15:36,734 --> 00:15:40,533 It's the two year anniversary of my mother's passing. 273 00:15:43,500 --> 00:15:46,367 And ever since then, 274 00:15:46,500 --> 00:15:50,066 well, Christmas, it's felt like this... 275 00:15:50,200 --> 00:15:53,900 ...thing that I'm looking at from the outside. 276 00:15:54,033 --> 00:15:57,033 Like home is this town that I'm a tourist in. 277 00:15:59,066 --> 00:16:02,233 Tonight you helped me find a bit of that magic again. 278 00:16:04,300 --> 00:16:07,700 You made it feel a little more like home. 279 00:16:09,133 --> 00:16:10,900 So, thanks. 280 00:16:15,133 --> 00:16:18,667 Well, I'd like to take credit for that, but that wasn't me. 281 00:16:18,800 --> 00:16:21,066 That was Old Saint Nick. 282 00:16:21,200 --> 00:16:22,600 Ah. 283 00:16:24,233 --> 00:16:26,433 Merry Christmas, Luke Malone! 284 00:16:27,900 --> 00:16:29,633 Merry Christmas, Taylor Nichols. 285 00:16:29,767 --> 00:16:34,333 And remember, the best gifts don't have bows. 286 00:16:34,467 --> 00:16:44,433 ♪ 287 00:16:56,133 --> 00:16:58,100 Woman: It's Christmas time again, 288 00:16:58,233 --> 00:17:00,734 a time for gift-giving and well-wishing. 289 00:17:00,867 --> 00:17:03,533 Stocking stuffing and carol singing. 290 00:17:03,667 --> 00:17:05,667 A time for all those children out there, 291 00:17:05,800 --> 00:17:07,667 dreaming of their toys. 292 00:17:07,800 --> 00:17:10,166 A time when, as Dickens wrote, 293 00:17:10,300 --> 00:17:12,400 "A thousand odours float in the air, 294 00:17:12,533 --> 00:17:14,867 "each one connected with a thousand thoughts 295 00:17:15,000 --> 00:17:16,834 "and hopes and joys." 296 00:17:16,967 --> 00:17:20,033 So make your lists, and check them twice. 297 00:17:20,166 --> 00:17:24,100 Even Santa Claus will tell you, the best gifts don't have bows. 298 00:17:28,934 --> 00:17:30,800 So? 299 00:17:30,934 --> 00:17:32,500 What do you think? 300 00:17:32,633 --> 00:17:35,367 Overall, I think you nailed it. 301 00:17:35,500 --> 00:17:37,967 You are really hitting your stride, Taylor. 302 00:17:38,100 --> 00:17:39,867 You are fast becoming our go-to voice 303 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:42,633 - for everything Christmas. - Oh, wow. 304 00:17:42,767 --> 00:17:44,667 But the irony is, 305 00:17:44,800 --> 00:17:47,500 I'm not all that sure you even enjoy the holidays. 306 00:17:47,633 --> 00:17:50,200 No decorations at your desk, no crazy quilted sweater. 307 00:17:50,333 --> 00:17:53,667 I don't think I've once seen you belt back 308 00:17:53,800 --> 00:17:55,233 a peppermint latte. 309 00:17:55,367 --> 00:17:57,800 I suppose I'm more of an inwardly-celebrating 310 00:17:57,934 --> 00:18:00,100 - holiday goer. - Well, whatever the case is, 311 00:18:00,233 --> 00:18:02,600 you are mining pure tinsel up there, Taylor. 312 00:18:02,734 --> 00:18:04,467 Have a safe trip home. 313 00:18:04,600 --> 00:18:07,400 Fingers crossed for your first front page. 314 00:18:07,533 --> 00:18:10,700 Front page? Really? 315 00:18:10,834 --> 00:18:11,967 If the work stays at this high level, 316 00:18:12,100 --> 00:18:13,400 I don't see why not. 317 00:18:13,533 --> 00:18:15,900 I'll see you when I get back. 318 00:18:17,200 --> 00:18:20,266 And, Barb? Merry Christmas. 319 00:18:20,400 --> 00:18:22,400 Merry Christmas. 320 00:18:22,533 --> 00:18:30,033 ♪ 321 00:18:30,166 --> 00:18:32,133 So, excited to head home? 322 00:18:32,266 --> 00:18:34,900 Five and a half hours on a crowded passenger bus? 323 00:18:35,033 --> 00:18:36,567 - I'm thrilled! - Well... 324 00:18:36,700 --> 00:18:40,300 Maybe you'll get a visit from a certain Santa Claus. 325 00:18:40,433 --> 00:18:42,233 I doubt he'd even remember me. 326 00:18:42,367 --> 00:18:44,600 Who knows if he's even around this year. 327 00:18:44,734 --> 00:18:47,700 Uh, he remembers the names of 6 billion people every Christmas, 328 00:18:47,834 --> 00:18:49,767 I'm sure he'll remember yours. 329 00:18:49,900 --> 00:18:52,333 Thank you, Bonnie, for the perspective. 330 00:18:54,367 --> 00:18:59,367 ♪ 331 00:18:59,500 --> 00:19:01,133 I'm telling you, Luke, the community spirit 332 00:19:01,266 --> 00:19:02,633 is off the charts. 333 00:19:02,767 --> 00:19:04,500 Everybody's asking to help at the dinner. 334 00:19:04,633 --> 00:19:08,433 Well, whatever you and mom are doing seems to be working. 335 00:19:08,567 --> 00:19:10,033 I think your mom is just so happy 336 00:19:10,166 --> 00:19:11,867 that you were able to come home again this year. 337 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,433 You've been spoiling us. 338 00:19:13,567 --> 00:19:15,934 I wish it was every year, believe me. 339 00:19:16,066 --> 00:19:18,000 - Ah, it's perfect! - Ain't it, though? 340 00:19:18,133 --> 00:19:20,467 I think that it's our best find yet. 341 00:19:20,600 --> 00:19:23,533 Excellent height, colour, branch distribution. 342 00:19:23,667 --> 00:19:26,266 Our boy certainly hasn't lost his touch. 343 00:19:26,400 --> 00:19:28,433 It's like you've always had this sense, Luke. 344 00:19:28,567 --> 00:19:30,967 You can always pick out just the right one. 345 00:19:31,100 --> 00:19:32,700 Charlie: A dowsing rod for Douglas Firs. 346 00:19:32,834 --> 00:19:34,700 Yes, and you've been telling that story every year since. 347 00:19:34,834 --> 00:19:36,767 Well, it's a holiday classic. 348 00:19:36,900 --> 00:19:39,166 Now I know some folks prefer Fraser Fir 349 00:19:39,300 --> 00:19:41,367 because there's more room for ornaments, 350 00:19:41,500 --> 00:19:43,266 but you just can't beat that fresh-- 351 00:19:43,400 --> 00:19:45,100 (sniffing) Douglas smell. 352 00:19:45,233 --> 00:19:48,600 "A thousand odours fill the air, and with them, 353 00:19:48,734 --> 00:19:52,734 "connected a thousand thoughts, hopes, and joys." 354 00:19:55,767 --> 00:19:57,934 - It's Charles Dickens. - (chuckling) 355 00:19:58,066 --> 00:20:00,333 Since when did you get so literary? 356 00:20:00,467 --> 00:20:02,834 I'm expanding my horizons. 357 00:20:02,967 --> 00:20:04,200 Uh-huh. 358 00:20:04,333 --> 00:20:06,767 I'm reading more. 359 00:20:06,900 --> 00:20:08,266 Right... 360 00:20:08,400 --> 00:20:09,800 (sighing) Okay, where do you want the tree? 361 00:20:09,934 --> 00:20:11,433 Over there. 362 00:20:15,667 --> 00:20:25,633 ♪ 363 00:20:30,400 --> 00:20:32,734 Have yourself a Merry Christmas! 364 00:20:34,166 --> 00:20:35,600 (bell ringing) 365 00:20:37,967 --> 00:20:39,667 Taylor, you're here. 366 00:20:39,800 --> 00:20:41,834 Hi, Grandpa. 367 00:20:41,967 --> 00:20:43,600 Oh! 368 00:20:43,734 --> 00:20:45,367 Have you grown? You look taller. 369 00:20:45,500 --> 00:20:47,834 No, it's just the boots, I swear. 370 00:20:47,967 --> 00:20:49,200 So, what ya been up to? 371 00:20:49,333 --> 00:20:50,767 I've been reading all your articles. 372 00:20:50,900 --> 00:20:54,100 Not much to report since our last phone call. I... 373 00:20:54,233 --> 00:20:58,967 I work, eat, sleep, work. 374 00:20:59,100 --> 00:21:01,033 You manage to get that editor of yours to finally take notice? 375 00:21:01,166 --> 00:21:03,834 As a matter of fact, I think I did. 376 00:21:03,967 --> 00:21:06,233 She told me I'm front page ready. 377 00:21:06,367 --> 00:21:09,166 Front page ready? Oh! 378 00:21:09,300 --> 00:21:11,066 I am so proud of you, Taylor. 379 00:21:11,200 --> 00:21:12,567 Your mother, she'd... 380 00:21:12,700 --> 00:21:14,100 Well, I think you know how she'd feel. 381 00:21:14,233 --> 00:21:15,867 I do. 382 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:17,433 You got that extra apron handy? 383 00:21:17,567 --> 00:21:18,700 Coming right up. 384 00:21:18,834 --> 00:21:26,934 ♪ 385 00:21:27,066 --> 00:21:28,767 The sing-along was such a big hit last year, 386 00:21:28,900 --> 00:21:31,033 we decided to add a couple of new carols. 387 00:21:31,166 --> 00:21:32,500 That's great. 388 00:21:32,633 --> 00:21:34,000 And your mother got the whole church choir 389 00:21:34,133 --> 00:21:35,600 to sing along with us while we serve dinner. 390 00:21:35,734 --> 00:21:37,900 Well, thanks, no doubt, to the example of 391 00:21:38,033 --> 00:21:39,600 their hard-working director. 392 00:21:39,734 --> 00:21:41,567 I just want it to be nice for everyone. 393 00:21:41,700 --> 00:21:42,900 You know, for some of these folks, 394 00:21:43,033 --> 00:21:44,734 this is as close as they get to spending 395 00:21:44,867 --> 00:21:46,834 Christmas with family. 396 00:21:46,967 --> 00:21:48,367 Charlie: These old lights aren't working. 397 00:21:48,500 --> 00:21:50,033 Guess we're going to have to get some new ones. 398 00:21:50,166 --> 00:21:51,667 I'm sure Frank's is still open. 399 00:21:51,800 --> 00:21:53,533 Yeah, I'll just get a couple of boxes of lights. 400 00:21:53,667 --> 00:21:55,834 Great. 401 00:21:55,967 --> 00:21:57,533 (sighing) Let me take a look. 402 00:21:57,667 --> 00:21:59,433 Are you sure you plugged it in? 403 00:22:00,934 --> 00:22:07,500 ♪ 404 00:22:07,633 --> 00:22:09,834 There you are. Merry Christmas. 405 00:22:12,300 --> 00:22:13,900 (bell ringing) 406 00:22:16,533 --> 00:22:17,967 What can we help you with? 407 00:22:18,100 --> 00:22:19,567 Well, I'm just looking for some Christmas lights. 408 00:22:19,700 --> 00:22:21,266 (bells ringing) 409 00:22:28,734 --> 00:22:30,333 Taylor. 410 00:22:32,033 --> 00:22:33,400 Luke. 411 00:22:37,133 --> 00:22:38,533 Hi. 412 00:22:41,133 --> 00:22:42,533 Um.... 413 00:22:43,967 --> 00:22:45,233 Hi. 414 00:22:46,767 --> 00:22:47,967 (chuckling) 415 00:22:53,400 --> 00:22:54,533 Luke: These two. 416 00:22:54,667 --> 00:22:56,867 That's a lot of lights. 417 00:22:57,000 --> 00:22:58,367 Well, it's a lot of tree. 418 00:23:00,867 --> 00:23:02,934 So, how will you be paying? 419 00:23:03,066 --> 00:23:06,166 Oh, you can charge it, Wynona. 420 00:23:07,200 --> 00:23:09,000 It says "Wynona." 421 00:23:09,133 --> 00:23:12,467 Oh, yeah. No. It's still Taylor. I promise. 422 00:23:12,600 --> 00:23:14,066 I didn't know that you worked here. 423 00:23:14,200 --> 00:23:15,166 (clattering) 424 00:23:15,300 --> 00:23:17,066 I-- I don't. 425 00:23:17,200 --> 00:23:18,934 I do. 426 00:23:19,066 --> 00:23:20,633 It's my grandfather's store. 427 00:23:20,767 --> 00:23:22,133 I help out when I'm home. 428 00:23:22,266 --> 00:23:24,100 Oh, Grandpa Frank, this is-- 429 00:23:24,233 --> 00:23:25,500 Malone! Luke Malone. 430 00:23:25,633 --> 00:23:26,967 Frank. Good to see you. 431 00:23:27,100 --> 00:23:28,900 Good to see you, too. 432 00:23:29,033 --> 00:23:30,233 Luke's been coming around here since he was about yea high. 433 00:23:30,367 --> 00:23:33,000 I didn't know you two were related. 434 00:23:33,133 --> 00:23:35,567 You telling me you can't see the resemblance? 435 00:23:35,700 --> 00:23:38,100 Well, the mustache does throw it off a little bit, Frank. 436 00:23:38,233 --> 00:23:41,066 You dropped off a gift basket at the house last year. 437 00:23:41,200 --> 00:23:42,100 That was you? 438 00:23:42,233 --> 00:23:44,333 Well, that was-- that was Santa, 439 00:23:44,467 --> 00:23:47,166 he asked one of his elf friends who works for the city 440 00:23:47,300 --> 00:23:48,967 what Taylor Nichols' address was, 441 00:23:49,100 --> 00:23:51,500 and that was the address he got. 442 00:23:51,633 --> 00:23:55,066 Blaming the elves again, huh? 443 00:23:55,200 --> 00:23:56,800 Well, I'm gonna be in the back if you need me. 444 00:23:56,934 --> 00:23:58,066 Merry Christmas, Luke. 445 00:23:58,200 --> 00:23:59,667 Merry Christmas. 446 00:23:59,800 --> 00:24:03,500 So, a little late to be decorating. 447 00:24:03,633 --> 00:24:05,467 I'm helping my parents at the community centre, 448 00:24:05,600 --> 00:24:07,467 and every year we just try to go a little bit bigger. 449 00:24:07,600 --> 00:24:09,000 Oh, for the Veteran's Dinner. 450 00:24:09,133 --> 00:24:11,133 Yes. Yeah, we're planning on having enough lights 451 00:24:11,266 --> 00:24:14,066 to land a 747 this year. 452 00:24:14,200 --> 00:24:15,567 (sighing) 453 00:24:16,600 --> 00:24:18,066 Well, um-- 454 00:24:18,200 --> 00:24:19,333 - There you go. - Thanks. 455 00:24:19,467 --> 00:24:22,166 It was, um... 456 00:24:22,300 --> 00:24:23,900 It was good seeing you. 457 00:24:24,033 --> 00:24:25,633 Yeah. You, too. 458 00:24:28,767 --> 00:24:30,567 Listen, Taylor, 459 00:24:30,700 --> 00:24:33,233 I know you're probably busy tonight, 460 00:24:33,367 --> 00:24:34,567 I mean, of all nights, 461 00:24:34,700 --> 00:24:36,900 um, but I was wondering... 462 00:24:38,333 --> 00:24:39,467 Do you want to do something later? 463 00:24:39,600 --> 00:24:41,233 (sighing) 464 00:24:41,367 --> 00:24:42,867 I have to stay and help my grandpa, 465 00:24:43,000 --> 00:24:45,166 it's a really busy night, so. 466 00:24:45,300 --> 00:24:46,867 Nonsense, dear. I got this. 467 00:24:47,000 --> 00:24:49,467 You two go and enjoy your little date. 468 00:24:49,600 --> 00:24:50,700 It's not a date. 469 00:24:50,834 --> 00:24:52,266 Well, it could be. 470 00:24:54,867 --> 00:24:56,667 You want to go? 471 00:25:02,734 --> 00:25:04,233 Have fun! 472 00:25:05,734 --> 00:25:07,000 Sure. 473 00:25:08,266 --> 00:25:11,367 ♪ 474 00:25:11,500 --> 00:25:15,567 So, have you been keeping up with your Charles Dickens? 475 00:25:15,700 --> 00:25:17,633 I heard they're making an animated kids version of 476 00:25:17,767 --> 00:25:19,367 Great Expectations. 477 00:25:19,500 --> 00:25:21,400 "I will honour Christmas in my heart, 478 00:25:21,533 --> 00:25:23,867 "and try to keep it all the year." 479 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:27,033 Wait, have you been reading my old articles? 480 00:25:27,166 --> 00:25:28,867 I might have got a bit curious. 481 00:25:29,000 --> 00:25:30,100 Down a rabbit hole. 482 00:25:30,233 --> 00:25:31,967 Gosh, now I feel so exposed. 483 00:25:32,100 --> 00:25:33,033 Don't. 484 00:25:33,166 --> 00:25:35,300 It's good. It's really great. 485 00:25:35,433 --> 00:25:36,300 Thanks. 486 00:25:36,433 --> 00:25:37,834 So, what your next story about? 487 00:25:40,900 --> 00:25:42,800 Oh, gosh. I have an interview scheduled. 488 00:25:42,934 --> 00:25:44,066 I have to go. 489 00:25:44,200 --> 00:25:45,567 Oh, um, well... 490 00:25:45,700 --> 00:25:47,400 If you want, I could help you. 491 00:25:47,533 --> 00:25:48,867 How handy are you with a camera? 492 00:25:49,000 --> 00:25:51,033 I know where to not put my thumbs. 493 00:25:51,166 --> 00:25:52,900 That'll do. Come on. 494 00:25:53,033 --> 00:25:57,066 ♪ 495 00:25:57,200 --> 00:25:59,867 These are beautiful, Mrs. Grantham. 496 00:26:00,066 --> 00:26:01,834 Oh, honey, call me Annie. 497 00:26:01,967 --> 00:26:03,633 Alright, Annie. 498 00:26:03,767 --> 00:26:06,300 Hi, Annie. I'm-- I'm Luke. 499 00:26:06,433 --> 00:26:07,834 A big fan of your work. 500 00:26:07,967 --> 00:26:10,133 Oh. Why, thank you. 501 00:26:10,266 --> 00:26:14,133 So, when did you start crocheting Christmas ornaments? 502 00:26:14,266 --> 00:26:17,767 When my first grand-daughter was born a few years back, 503 00:26:17,900 --> 00:26:19,834 I wanted to do something special, 504 00:26:19,967 --> 00:26:21,600 you know, for baby's first Christmas. 505 00:26:21,734 --> 00:26:24,467 So, I picked up my yarn and my hooks, 506 00:26:24,600 --> 00:26:26,967 and just let the inspiration take me. 507 00:26:27,100 --> 00:26:28,767 Just like that. 508 00:26:28,900 --> 00:26:31,800 Oh, once the rest of the family saw how the first few came out, 509 00:26:31,934 --> 00:26:34,834 I started getting requests from my own children 510 00:26:34,967 --> 00:26:37,133 and my grandchildren and all their friends, 511 00:26:37,266 --> 00:26:40,133 and next thing you knew I was shipping to strangers 512 00:26:40,266 --> 00:26:42,667 as far away as Katmandu! 513 00:26:42,800 --> 00:26:45,533 And I understand that all of the proceeds 514 00:26:45,667 --> 00:26:47,533 go to a local charity? 515 00:26:47,667 --> 00:26:48,967 I save some for the phone bills, 516 00:26:49,100 --> 00:26:51,767 but it's just me here alone now, 517 00:26:51,900 --> 00:26:54,834 so it just kinda made sense. 518 00:26:54,967 --> 00:26:57,800 Do you mind if we take some pictures for the article? 519 00:26:57,934 --> 00:26:59,800 Oh, you go right ahead. 520 00:26:59,934 --> 00:27:03,333 Great. Uh, why don't we get you guys by the Christmas tree? 521 00:27:03,467 --> 00:27:04,667 Here. 522 00:27:07,200 --> 00:27:08,333 I'll help you up. 523 00:27:08,467 --> 00:27:09,767 Oh, thank you. 524 00:27:09,900 --> 00:27:11,133 Ready? 525 00:27:12,633 --> 00:27:13,767 (camera snapping) 526 00:27:13,900 --> 00:27:15,433 So, tell me, Luke, 527 00:27:15,567 --> 00:27:17,533 how long have you been with the military? 528 00:27:20,133 --> 00:27:22,100 What gave me away? 529 00:27:22,233 --> 00:27:24,567 Oh, let's just say I recognize the posture. 530 00:27:24,700 --> 00:27:27,200 A certain straightening to the spine. 531 00:27:27,333 --> 00:27:28,934 I've been around it most of my life. 532 00:27:29,066 --> 00:27:31,166 My late husband, 533 00:27:31,300 --> 00:27:33,867 he looked great in uniform. 534 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:37,200 Well... 535 00:27:38,300 --> 00:27:39,500 Alright, here we go. 536 00:27:42,800 --> 00:27:44,033 (sighing) 537 00:27:45,700 --> 00:27:48,500 So, you're in the military? 538 00:27:50,133 --> 00:27:51,533 Captain Luke Malone. 539 00:27:51,667 --> 00:27:54,100 U.S. Army Infantry. 540 00:27:54,233 --> 00:27:55,700 Captain. 541 00:27:55,834 --> 00:27:58,233 Wow, I-- I had no idea. 542 00:27:58,367 --> 00:28:00,400 Well, you know, I don't like to talk about it much 543 00:28:00,533 --> 00:28:02,734 when I'm home for the holidays. 544 00:28:02,867 --> 00:28:04,767 I spend so little time here, it just reminds me 545 00:28:04,900 --> 00:28:06,934 that I'm going to be gone again. 546 00:28:07,066 --> 00:28:09,000 I think it's important to stay in the present. 547 00:28:09,133 --> 00:28:11,000 So... 548 00:28:11,133 --> 00:28:13,266 So, the night we met, 549 00:28:13,400 --> 00:28:16,066 I was going on about my own inner crisis 550 00:28:16,200 --> 00:28:18,300 and were you about to ship off? 551 00:28:18,433 --> 00:28:21,233 I like the fact that you thought that you could talk to me. 552 00:28:22,800 --> 00:28:24,433 And I'm glad that I was there to listen. 553 00:28:24,567 --> 00:28:25,934 Me, too. 554 00:28:29,900 --> 00:28:31,467 (chuckling) 555 00:28:31,600 --> 00:28:34,400 A few hours ago, I barely knew your name. 556 00:28:35,767 --> 00:28:37,633 So, why does it feel like now 557 00:28:37,767 --> 00:28:41,400 you're some sort of long lost-- 558 00:28:41,533 --> 00:28:44,333 Don't say relative. Don't say relative. 559 00:28:44,467 --> 00:28:46,500 Fellow traveler? 560 00:28:46,633 --> 00:28:48,100 A fellow traveler? 561 00:28:49,967 --> 00:28:51,100 Fellow traveler. 562 00:28:51,233 --> 00:28:53,633 Well, um, fellow traveler, 563 00:28:53,767 --> 00:28:56,633 seeing how we are out all this way, 564 00:28:56,767 --> 00:28:58,066 can I show you something? 565 00:28:58,200 --> 00:28:59,433 Sure. 566 00:29:00,767 --> 00:29:04,667 ♪ 567 00:29:09,500 --> 00:29:12,300 ♪ 568 00:29:12,433 --> 00:29:14,800 - Taylor: Beautiful. - Luke: Yeah. 569 00:29:17,834 --> 00:29:19,867 Listen, I just wanna say that I know that 570 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:22,533 this time of year isn't easy for you, 571 00:29:22,667 --> 00:29:24,633 but I think you have this-- 572 00:29:25,900 --> 00:29:27,533 This perfect way of capturing it all. 573 00:29:28,934 --> 00:29:31,400 Do I? 574 00:29:31,533 --> 00:29:33,266 I guess I'm good at faking it then. 575 00:29:33,400 --> 00:29:34,567 Come on. 576 00:29:34,700 --> 00:29:36,533 Nobody's that good at faking it. 577 00:29:36,667 --> 00:29:41,033 Well, I mean, I can see it, and hear it, 578 00:29:41,166 --> 00:29:45,000 and smell that Christmas spirit all around me, I just-- 579 00:29:47,767 --> 00:29:50,200 I don't know, I can't seem to feel it anymore. 580 00:29:51,600 --> 00:29:53,567 It's like my heart's been walled-off. 581 00:29:57,200 --> 00:29:58,734 Lower your window. 582 00:29:58,867 --> 00:29:59,967 What? 583 00:30:00,100 --> 00:30:01,734 Just roll down your window. 584 00:30:01,867 --> 00:30:03,467 Okay. 585 00:30:05,533 --> 00:30:06,967 Close your eyes. 586 00:30:08,066 --> 00:30:09,200 Close my... 587 00:30:09,333 --> 00:30:11,400 - Close your eyes. - Okay. 588 00:30:15,033 --> 00:30:16,567 What do you hear? 589 00:30:19,600 --> 00:30:20,767 I don't hear anything. 590 00:30:20,900 --> 00:30:22,166 I just hear the snow on the truck. 591 00:30:24,066 --> 00:30:25,300 Exactly. 592 00:30:27,100 --> 00:30:31,133 You know, whenever I feel the world is just too big 593 00:30:31,266 --> 00:30:33,400 or too noisy, I like to come up here. 594 00:30:35,233 --> 00:30:37,200 Just leave it all behind, and just... 595 00:30:39,166 --> 00:30:42,433 just listen to that silent snowfall. 596 00:30:42,567 --> 00:30:45,066 I think that if you can learn to 597 00:30:45,200 --> 00:30:47,834 appreciate that stillness... 598 00:30:49,867 --> 00:30:51,467 ...you'll find that your heart's not as... 599 00:30:52,900 --> 00:30:54,800 as walled-off as you think it is. 600 00:30:54,934 --> 00:31:04,667 ♪ 601 00:31:04,800 --> 00:31:07,834 There's a poetry to you, Luke Malone. 602 00:31:07,967 --> 00:31:10,800 Well, I think that's just you rubbing off on me. 603 00:31:12,633 --> 00:31:14,133 Maybe a little. 604 00:31:17,000 --> 00:31:26,967 ♪ 605 00:31:30,934 --> 00:31:32,133 Dad. 606 00:31:32,266 --> 00:31:33,467 Luke! 607 00:31:33,600 --> 00:31:35,500 You got those lights? 608 00:31:35,633 --> 00:31:36,967 What on earth took you so long? 609 00:31:37,100 --> 00:31:39,066 I was about to send out a search party. 610 00:31:42,266 --> 00:31:43,433 Well, hello there, 611 00:31:43,567 --> 00:31:44,867 I'm Charlie Malone, Luke's father. 612 00:31:45,000 --> 00:31:46,767 Taylor Nichols. Wonderful to meet you. 613 00:31:46,900 --> 00:31:48,767 Taylor, Taylor. 614 00:31:48,900 --> 00:31:51,100 I remember Frank Tabor at the hardware store 615 00:31:51,233 --> 00:31:52,700 once mentioned that he had a grand-daughter 616 00:31:52,834 --> 00:31:54,433 by the name of Taylor. 617 00:31:54,567 --> 00:31:56,266 Wow, Dad, you-- you really know everyone in this town. 618 00:31:56,400 --> 00:31:57,533 What can I say? 619 00:31:57,667 --> 00:31:59,300 I was a captive audience. 620 00:31:59,433 --> 00:32:02,200 I must have spent 15 minutes hearing all about his genius 621 00:32:02,333 --> 00:32:04,767 granddaughter while I was there buying a screwdriver! 622 00:32:04,900 --> 00:32:06,100 Yeah, that's my Grandpa. 623 00:32:06,233 --> 00:32:07,367 (both chuckling) 624 00:32:07,500 --> 00:32:10,367 Mom, um, this is Taylor. 625 00:32:10,500 --> 00:32:12,100 Taylor, this is my mom Peggy. 626 00:32:12,233 --> 00:32:13,367 Hi, nice to meet you. 627 00:32:13,500 --> 00:32:15,000 Oh, you too, Taylor. 628 00:32:15,133 --> 00:32:17,767 You have your hands full, Peggy, how can I help you? 629 00:32:17,900 --> 00:32:20,066 Well, if you could take the bag of lights there, 630 00:32:20,200 --> 00:32:22,333 um, and follow me, and we'll put you to work. 631 00:32:25,166 --> 00:32:26,533 Hey, Luke. 632 00:32:28,700 --> 00:32:31,166 She, um, she seems nice. 633 00:32:31,300 --> 00:32:33,233 Yeah, yeah. 634 00:32:33,367 --> 00:32:35,667 Yeah, there's something about her, I just-- 635 00:32:35,800 --> 00:32:37,133 I can't put it into words. (chuckling) 636 00:32:38,900 --> 00:32:41,000 Um... 637 00:32:41,133 --> 00:32:42,800 This arrived while you were gone. 638 00:32:46,333 --> 00:32:48,734 Oh, uh... 639 00:32:48,867 --> 00:32:50,100 Thanks. 640 00:32:53,133 --> 00:33:03,166 ♪ 641 00:33:04,400 --> 00:33:06,133 She's quite lovely. 642 00:33:06,266 --> 00:33:07,600 I am so happy for you. 643 00:33:07,734 --> 00:33:09,600 Yeah, well, don't get too excited, Mom. 644 00:33:09,734 --> 00:33:11,166 We haven't even had our first date yet. 645 00:33:11,300 --> 00:33:12,767 (chuckling) 646 00:33:12,900 --> 00:33:14,500 Oh, your father told me about the letter. 647 00:33:14,633 --> 00:33:15,900 What did it say? 648 00:33:16,033 --> 00:33:18,266 (sighing) 649 00:33:18,400 --> 00:33:20,567 I'm in charge of winter mountain training. 650 00:33:20,700 --> 00:33:21,834 (gasping) 651 00:33:21,967 --> 00:33:23,166 Yeah, I'll be training troops from 652 00:33:23,300 --> 00:33:25,667 over half a dozen countries. 653 00:33:25,800 --> 00:33:27,100 It's in Eastern Europe. 654 00:33:27,233 --> 00:33:30,266 Eastern Europe! Luke, I am so proud of you. 655 00:33:30,400 --> 00:33:31,600 Yeah. 656 00:33:33,266 --> 00:33:35,300 So, what do you think? This one looks good? 657 00:33:35,433 --> 00:33:39,233 But I'm gathering you wish the timing was a little better. 658 00:33:40,600 --> 00:33:43,333 Well, how do you say, "Hey, Taylor, 659 00:33:43,467 --> 00:33:45,433 I know we don't know each other that well, 660 00:33:45,567 --> 00:33:49,300 but I think we're meant to be together, 661 00:33:49,433 --> 00:33:51,233 oh, by the way, we just need to wait 662 00:33:51,367 --> 00:33:53,667 a whole year to find out." 663 00:33:53,800 --> 00:33:56,300 Just like that, son. 664 00:33:56,433 --> 00:33:58,100 And if the feeling is mutual, 665 00:33:58,233 --> 00:34:01,166 you'll have to let her decide on her own. 666 00:34:01,300 --> 00:34:05,567 Whatever the future might hold for the two of you, 667 00:34:05,700 --> 00:34:08,500 Taylor should know what it means to be with a soldier. 668 00:34:11,767 --> 00:34:13,700 Oh, and it looks like they're about to light the tree! 669 00:34:13,834 --> 00:34:20,333 ♪ 670 00:34:20,467 --> 00:34:21,700 You guys ready? 671 00:34:21,834 --> 00:34:23,300 Oh, yes, please. (Chuckling) 672 00:34:23,433 --> 00:34:24,734 Alright. 673 00:34:24,867 --> 00:34:26,633 Well, on second thought, 674 00:34:26,767 --> 00:34:28,900 Taylor, why don't you do the honours this year? 675 00:34:29,033 --> 00:34:30,166 Okay. 676 00:34:30,300 --> 00:34:39,166 ♪ 677 00:34:39,300 --> 00:34:41,834 One, two... 678 00:34:43,333 --> 00:34:44,900 Three. 679 00:34:52,433 --> 00:34:53,533 Merry Christmas. 680 00:34:53,667 --> 00:34:55,734 Merry Christmas, honey. 681 00:34:55,867 --> 00:35:02,033 ♪ 682 00:35:02,166 --> 00:35:03,367 (chuckling) 683 00:35:07,033 --> 00:35:16,033 ♪ 684 00:35:16,166 --> 00:35:17,467 Merry Christmas! 685 00:35:18,500 --> 00:35:20,633 Merry Christmas. 686 00:35:20,767 --> 00:35:30,734 ♪ 687 00:35:38,767 --> 00:35:40,200 Hey. 688 00:35:41,834 --> 00:35:43,200 Everything okay? 689 00:35:47,700 --> 00:35:49,500 You wanna take a walk with me? 690 00:35:50,600 --> 00:35:51,834 Sure. 691 00:35:52,867 --> 00:36:01,834 ♪ 692 00:36:01,967 --> 00:36:03,266 (chuckling) 693 00:36:12,166 --> 00:36:14,033 Taylor: Are you okay? 694 00:36:14,166 --> 00:36:15,400 Luke: Yeah. 695 00:36:15,533 --> 00:36:18,734 When I was a kid, 696 00:36:18,867 --> 00:36:20,767 I was frustrated about my dad leaving, I'd... 697 00:36:22,133 --> 00:36:23,333 I'd come up here. 698 00:36:23,467 --> 00:36:25,567 Seems like a good spot to think. 699 00:36:25,700 --> 00:36:29,567 Mostly I just yelled, actually. 700 00:36:29,700 --> 00:36:31,767 Yeah, I've been known to do that, too. 701 00:36:31,900 --> 00:36:33,667 But back in the city I usually have to 702 00:36:33,800 --> 00:36:35,767 resort to the fire escape. 703 00:36:35,900 --> 00:36:37,133 Taylor, I-- 704 00:36:38,567 --> 00:36:40,100 I might be reading into this assuming that 705 00:36:40,233 --> 00:36:43,033 you would even care, but... 706 00:36:46,500 --> 00:36:47,934 ...I'm shipping out again. 707 00:36:48,066 --> 00:36:50,000 Just after Christmas. 708 00:36:50,133 --> 00:36:51,734 I got my notice today. 709 00:36:51,867 --> 00:36:53,300 Oh. 710 00:36:54,533 --> 00:36:55,734 Where are you going? 711 00:36:55,867 --> 00:36:57,166 Eastern Europe. 712 00:36:57,300 --> 00:36:59,233 Eastern Europe? 713 00:36:59,367 --> 00:37:01,333 Wow, that's great! 714 00:37:01,467 --> 00:37:03,967 Yeah, no. No, it is great. 715 00:37:04,100 --> 00:37:06,600 I'm helping train a squadron of multinational recruits. 716 00:37:06,734 --> 00:37:08,200 It's pretty remote. 717 00:37:09,600 --> 00:37:11,333 How remote? 718 00:37:11,467 --> 00:37:14,333 Well, let's put it this way, 719 00:37:14,467 --> 00:37:16,500 if you have a letter you'd like to get to the real Santa Claus, 720 00:37:16,633 --> 00:37:18,133 I'd be happy to pass it along. 721 00:37:18,266 --> 00:37:20,333 Got it. 722 00:37:21,767 --> 00:37:23,867 So, how long will you be gone? 723 00:37:25,300 --> 00:37:26,533 A year. 724 00:37:29,934 --> 00:37:31,100 When do you leave? 725 00:37:31,233 --> 00:37:33,767 In a week. 726 00:37:33,900 --> 00:37:35,467 A week. 727 00:37:35,600 --> 00:37:36,767 That's soon. 728 00:37:36,900 --> 00:37:39,567 Yeah, I know, I know. I wish... 729 00:37:39,700 --> 00:37:42,033 I wish we had more time to spend together. 730 00:37:45,734 --> 00:37:48,900 But you'll still be back for visits though, right? 731 00:37:49,033 --> 00:37:51,667 Weekend furloughs? That sort of thing? 732 00:37:51,800 --> 00:37:53,600 It's doubtful. 733 00:37:55,633 --> 00:37:58,300 We're helicoptered in. Satellite communications. 734 00:37:58,433 --> 00:38:00,233 It's survival training. 735 00:38:02,467 --> 00:38:05,734 So much for fellow travelers. 736 00:38:05,867 --> 00:38:09,367 Listen, I put in for this 737 00:38:09,500 --> 00:38:12,400 a while back, before... 738 00:38:14,333 --> 00:38:16,467 ...you and I... 739 00:38:20,500 --> 00:38:22,000 I like you, Taylor. 740 00:38:24,467 --> 00:38:26,233 And listen, I know this might sound crazy, 741 00:38:26,367 --> 00:38:29,066 but just talking to you, it just feels-- 742 00:38:29,200 --> 00:38:31,000 Right? 743 00:38:31,133 --> 00:38:32,800 Yeah. 744 00:38:32,934 --> 00:38:34,333 It feels right. 745 00:38:35,600 --> 00:38:36,734 I know. 746 00:38:36,867 --> 00:38:39,533 Is this kind of how it's gonna be for us? 747 00:38:39,667 --> 00:38:42,200 We just say goodbye 748 00:38:42,333 --> 00:38:43,834 only to bump into each other at some 749 00:38:43,967 --> 00:38:46,533 random destination somewhere? 750 00:38:46,667 --> 00:38:49,734 Maybe this time we don't say goodbye. 751 00:38:52,200 --> 00:38:53,600 Maybe... 752 00:38:55,333 --> 00:38:57,533 Maybe we try to make it work. 753 00:38:57,667 --> 00:39:00,900 We try to keep it going. 754 00:39:02,066 --> 00:39:04,467 Write and email. 755 00:39:04,600 --> 00:39:06,734 They have phones out there, right? 756 00:39:06,867 --> 00:39:10,033 A pretty good satellite system from what I'm told, 757 00:39:10,166 --> 00:39:11,700 weather depending. 758 00:39:15,734 --> 00:39:18,567 I don't know, maybe we make the distance work. 759 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:21,133 Whatever it takes, right? 760 00:39:21,266 --> 00:39:23,033 That's what the army's slogan is. 761 00:39:23,166 --> 00:39:25,367 Close, yeah. (Chuckling) 762 00:39:29,700 --> 00:39:31,500 I like you, too, Luke Malone. 763 00:39:34,600 --> 00:39:38,567 You know, my mom, she used to tell me the most important part 764 00:39:38,700 --> 00:39:42,300 of Christmas is taking the time to truly savour it. 765 00:39:44,066 --> 00:39:46,633 Because time is our most precious gift of all. 766 00:39:46,767 --> 00:39:47,900 You know that. 767 00:39:48,033 --> 00:39:50,967 And what would your mom say 768 00:39:51,100 --> 00:39:53,000 if she knew that we only had a week together? 769 00:39:54,367 --> 00:39:55,633 She'd say... 770 00:39:57,667 --> 00:39:59,567 "Enjoy it while it lasts." 771 00:40:02,333 --> 00:40:12,300 ♪ 772 00:40:43,667 --> 00:40:45,800 Taylor (voiceover): As another Christmas approaches, 773 00:40:45,934 --> 00:40:48,400 it's time once again to pause for a moment 774 00:40:48,533 --> 00:40:49,633 in our day-to-day lives, 775 00:40:49,767 --> 00:40:52,767 look forward to the year ahead, 776 00:40:52,900 --> 00:40:54,900 and reflect on the one we've left behind. 777 00:40:56,367 --> 00:40:59,033 It's a time to remember all the people we love, 778 00:40:59,166 --> 00:41:02,834 the people we loved, the people above, 779 00:41:02,967 --> 00:41:05,800 the familiar faces missing from our table, 780 00:41:05,934 --> 00:41:09,500 and the welcomed guests who just weren't able. 781 00:41:09,633 --> 00:41:11,200 (gasping) Hi! 782 00:41:11,333 --> 00:41:14,600 I think fondly of my friend, Annie Grantham, 783 00:41:14,734 --> 00:41:16,100 busy knitting ornaments, 784 00:41:16,233 --> 00:41:18,367 her heart out there to show. 785 00:41:18,500 --> 00:41:20,767 And my good friends, Peg and Charlie, 786 00:41:20,900 --> 00:41:23,000 arranging gift baskets to go. 787 00:41:23,133 --> 00:41:25,200 Sorry, to be continued. 788 00:41:25,333 --> 00:41:26,266 Hi! 789 00:41:26,400 --> 00:41:28,867 Oh, hey, Luke. How's it going? 790 00:41:29,000 --> 00:41:32,300 I think of all the moms we miss, 791 00:41:32,433 --> 00:41:34,767 the doting fathers we can't kiss, 792 00:41:34,900 --> 00:41:37,834 the siblings we can't hug hello, 793 00:41:37,967 --> 00:41:41,467 and the soldiers who aren't coming home. 794 00:41:41,600 --> 00:41:44,333 So, when you make your Christmas list this year, 795 00:41:44,467 --> 00:41:48,667 remember all those people who you never got to thank. 796 00:41:48,800 --> 00:41:50,934 When you make your Christmas list this year, 797 00:41:51,066 --> 00:41:54,467 remember to leave one side blank. 798 00:41:57,300 --> 00:42:00,700 So, thoughts? 799 00:42:00,834 --> 00:42:02,500 I think it's a little sad, 800 00:42:02,633 --> 00:42:05,433 but I mean, that's the thing about the holidays, 801 00:42:05,567 --> 00:42:08,166 you're enjoying what's there, but you're also-- 802 00:42:08,300 --> 00:42:09,867 you're also aware of what's missing. 803 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:12,600 It's not too sentimental? 804 00:42:12,734 --> 00:42:15,433 Oh, if anything I thought it was a little moving. 805 00:42:15,567 --> 00:42:17,200 Well, I didn't see you cry. 806 00:42:17,333 --> 00:42:19,533 In front of these guys? 807 00:42:19,667 --> 00:42:22,233 Come on, it would be the end of me. 808 00:42:22,367 --> 00:42:23,700 He's lying to you, Taylor! 809 00:42:23,834 --> 00:42:25,200 He cried when he read your piece out loud. 810 00:42:25,333 --> 00:42:27,166 Oh, you read it out loud? 811 00:42:27,300 --> 00:42:29,333 To the whole squad. Twice. 812 00:42:29,467 --> 00:42:32,166 Twice, okay. Well, thank you, Adam, 813 00:42:32,300 --> 00:42:35,066 for your honesty. I appreciate it. 814 00:42:35,200 --> 00:42:36,867 He misses you, Taylor! 815 00:42:37,000 --> 00:42:38,233 You're all he talks about besides Monday night football! 816 00:42:38,367 --> 00:42:40,734 Okay, bye! (sighing) 817 00:42:40,867 --> 00:42:43,033 So. 818 00:42:43,166 --> 00:42:46,033 About the promotion. 819 00:42:46,166 --> 00:42:48,767 I have my meeting with Barb first thing this morning. 820 00:42:48,900 --> 00:42:50,767 (sighing) Fingers crossed. 821 00:42:50,900 --> 00:42:53,100 Sweetie, you've got nothing to be nervous about. 822 00:42:53,233 --> 00:42:55,600 You worked hard for this. 823 00:42:55,734 --> 00:42:57,166 It's almost lights-out here, 824 00:42:57,300 --> 00:43:00,166 so you let me know just as soon as you can, okay? 825 00:43:00,300 --> 00:43:03,200 Taylor, um... 826 00:43:04,800 --> 00:43:05,667 Taylor? 827 00:43:05,800 --> 00:43:07,333 Luke? Can you hear me? 828 00:43:07,467 --> 00:43:10,133 Tay-- It's-- 829 00:43:10,266 --> 00:43:11,900 It's okay, it's just a storm front moving through. 830 00:43:12,033 --> 00:43:13,000 It's nothing to worry about. 831 00:43:13,133 --> 00:43:15,233 Luke, I-- 832 00:43:15,367 --> 00:43:17,066 I think you're breaking up. 833 00:43:17,200 --> 00:43:19,233 (static crackling) 834 00:43:19,367 --> 00:43:21,333 Taylor, I love you. 835 00:43:21,467 --> 00:43:23,934 I love you... 836 00:43:24,066 --> 00:43:25,266 ...too. 837 00:43:28,767 --> 00:43:30,000 (sighing) 838 00:43:34,200 --> 00:43:35,900 Barb: Oh, this is great. Thank you. 839 00:43:36,033 --> 00:43:37,467 Excellent. 840 00:43:38,633 --> 00:43:40,433 Oh. (chuckling) 841 00:43:42,200 --> 00:43:43,567 (knocking) You wanted to see me, Barb? 842 00:43:43,700 --> 00:43:46,567 Yeah. Come in, Taylor. 843 00:43:46,700 --> 00:43:49,734 First I want you to know that I could not be happier with 844 00:43:49,867 --> 00:43:52,233 the work you've done here over the past two years. 845 00:43:52,367 --> 00:43:53,567 Thank you. 846 00:43:53,700 --> 00:43:56,633 But I also sense that you may feel a bit 847 00:43:56,767 --> 00:43:58,500 stalled in your career? 848 00:43:58,633 --> 00:44:01,767 Stalled? No. No, I love working here. 849 00:44:01,900 --> 00:44:04,066 And I love having you here, 850 00:44:04,200 --> 00:44:08,367 which is why I am offering you the position of 851 00:44:08,500 --> 00:44:11,433 Associate Editor for our Features Department. 852 00:44:11,567 --> 00:44:13,433 - Editor? - Associate Editor. 853 00:44:13,567 --> 00:44:16,734 You'd help find and assign stories, 854 00:44:16,867 --> 00:44:18,600 get first reads of copy, 855 00:44:18,734 --> 00:44:21,100 keep a close eye on the budget, 856 00:44:21,233 --> 00:44:23,900 as well as continuing to write your own stories. 857 00:44:24,033 --> 00:44:26,033 - Barb, I-- - In other words, 858 00:44:26,166 --> 00:44:29,400 a lot more work for not a lot more money. 859 00:44:31,000 --> 00:44:33,633 - Interested? - Yes. Yes! 860 00:44:33,767 --> 00:44:36,433 Good! Now... (laughing) 861 00:44:36,567 --> 00:44:39,467 ...have a merry little Christmas, 862 00:44:39,600 --> 00:44:42,433 and be ready in the new year to hit the ground running. 863 00:44:42,567 --> 00:44:44,333 I will. Thank you. 864 00:44:47,033 --> 00:44:48,133 (squeaking) 865 00:44:48,266 --> 00:44:52,400 ♪ 866 00:44:52,533 --> 00:44:54,000 Thank you. 867 00:44:55,600 --> 00:44:57,400 Here you go. 868 00:44:59,433 --> 00:45:01,633 So? What's the big news? 869 00:45:01,767 --> 00:45:04,934 Well, you are looking at the next editor. 870 00:45:05,066 --> 00:45:06,166 Editor?! 871 00:45:06,300 --> 00:45:08,266 Well, associate editor, but-- 872 00:45:08,400 --> 00:45:10,533 Congratulations! That is fantastic. 873 00:45:10,667 --> 00:45:12,800 What did Luke say? 874 00:45:12,934 --> 00:45:14,300 Uh... 875 00:45:14,433 --> 00:45:15,633 Yeah, I messaged him. 876 00:45:15,767 --> 00:45:18,300 It takes a while to go through, so... 877 00:45:18,433 --> 00:45:20,300 I'm sure he'll be jubilant. 878 00:45:20,433 --> 00:45:22,333 Luke's still coming home for the holidays? 879 00:45:22,467 --> 00:45:26,000 After one whole year apart. 880 00:45:26,133 --> 00:45:28,100 Wow, you must be so excited. 881 00:45:29,133 --> 00:45:30,600 And a little nervous. 882 00:45:30,734 --> 00:45:33,033 Why? You guys seem perfect. 883 00:45:33,166 --> 00:45:35,533 Everything feels perfect, 884 00:45:35,667 --> 00:45:37,500 I can talk to him about anything. 885 00:45:37,633 --> 00:45:39,633 My hopes, my fears. 886 00:45:39,767 --> 00:45:43,700 Somehow, even from thousands of miles away, 887 00:45:43,834 --> 00:45:47,033 he makes me feel so safe. 888 00:45:47,166 --> 00:45:49,533 Like a warm, cozy blanket. 889 00:45:49,667 --> 00:45:52,200 Like a warm, ruggedly handsome, 890 00:45:52,333 --> 00:45:54,500 tough as nails, cozy blanket? 891 00:45:54,633 --> 00:45:55,934 Yes, all of that. 892 00:45:57,900 --> 00:45:59,433 I love him. 893 00:46:00,700 --> 00:46:02,333 And he loves me, and... 894 00:46:04,333 --> 00:46:05,767 It's magic. 895 00:46:08,467 --> 00:46:10,633 It feels like we're living a dream. 896 00:46:13,000 --> 00:46:16,100 But what if that's all it is? 897 00:46:16,233 --> 00:46:20,166 We've spent 99 percent of our relationship long distance. 898 00:46:20,300 --> 00:46:22,000 We've managed to make it fun, 899 00:46:22,133 --> 00:46:26,767 but this thing is no substitute for-- 900 00:46:26,900 --> 00:46:28,266 Physicality. 901 00:46:28,400 --> 00:46:32,500 Okay, well, that is an issue of proximity. 902 00:46:32,633 --> 00:46:34,500 But I was going to say... 903 00:46:36,000 --> 00:46:38,900 ...it's no substitute for the real thing. 904 00:46:39,033 --> 00:46:40,433 Don't second-guess it. 905 00:46:40,567 --> 00:46:42,600 Hey. 906 00:46:42,734 --> 00:46:44,500 I know, without any doubt, 907 00:46:44,633 --> 00:46:47,567 that my best friend is in love with an awesome guy. 908 00:46:47,700 --> 00:46:49,000 It's written all over your face. 909 00:46:50,533 --> 00:46:52,734 I am. 910 00:46:52,867 --> 00:46:54,800 I am madly in love with him. 911 00:47:02,600 --> 00:47:04,133 Bad news, brother. 912 00:47:04,266 --> 00:47:06,100 What's the matter? 913 00:47:06,233 --> 00:47:08,400 There's a heavy storm front moving in. 914 00:47:08,533 --> 00:47:09,967 They've grounded all flights out. 915 00:47:10,100 --> 00:47:11,667 We're lucky we still have comms for now. 916 00:47:11,800 --> 00:47:14,900 Until it clears, none of us are going anywhere. 917 00:47:15,033 --> 00:47:16,133 Well, there was supposed to be enough time. 918 00:47:16,266 --> 00:47:17,400 What is this? A bad joke? 919 00:47:17,533 --> 00:47:18,667 I wish I was joking. 920 00:47:18,800 --> 00:47:20,133 Base says it's not safe to fly out. 921 00:47:20,266 --> 00:47:22,567 Adam, I need to get home. 922 00:47:22,700 --> 00:47:23,834 Okay? I made plans to-- 923 00:47:23,967 --> 00:47:25,467 Sorry, brother. 924 00:47:25,600 --> 00:47:27,934 I know how much you were looking forward to going home, 925 00:47:28,066 --> 00:47:29,000 but it ain't happening. 926 00:47:29,133 --> 00:47:39,000 ♪ 927 00:47:39,133 --> 00:47:40,300 Merry Christmas, John, 928 00:47:40,433 --> 00:47:42,400 and thanks again for stopping by. 929 00:47:44,033 --> 00:47:45,767 This is a really great thing you're doing here. 930 00:47:45,900 --> 00:47:47,400 Ah, we're just doing what we can. 931 00:47:54,300 --> 00:47:55,934 Excuse me, ma'am. 932 00:47:56,066 --> 00:47:57,400 Is Captain Malone here? 933 00:47:57,533 --> 00:48:00,133 No, sorry he's not. 934 00:48:00,266 --> 00:48:03,233 We're actually not sure if he's coming home right now. 935 00:48:03,367 --> 00:48:07,567 There's a bad storm and no flights are getting out, so. 936 00:48:07,700 --> 00:48:09,066 Oh. I'm so sorry to hear that. 937 00:48:09,200 --> 00:48:10,834 Yeah. 938 00:48:10,967 --> 00:48:13,133 Can I pass anything on when I speak to him? 939 00:48:13,266 --> 00:48:15,066 I just wanted to thank him. 940 00:48:15,200 --> 00:48:16,533 Thank him? 941 00:48:16,667 --> 00:48:18,500 Captain Malone, he's been helping me out with 942 00:48:18,633 --> 00:48:20,700 a few things, getting me back on my feet. 943 00:48:20,834 --> 00:48:22,233 He helped me find my last job, 944 00:48:22,367 --> 00:48:24,133 but the contract just finished, 945 00:48:24,266 --> 00:48:25,867 so I was going to see if he had anything else. 946 00:48:26,000 --> 00:48:28,734 You know, I might have an idea. 947 00:48:30,333 --> 00:48:31,633 It doesn't pay all that well, 948 00:48:31,767 --> 00:48:34,533 but it could be a good fit. 949 00:48:34,667 --> 00:48:36,166 Really? 950 00:48:36,300 --> 00:48:38,166 (sighing) Thanks! 951 00:48:38,300 --> 00:48:41,066 And thanks for doing all this. 952 00:48:41,200 --> 00:48:42,633 It matters. 953 00:48:43,867 --> 00:48:45,633 Of course. 954 00:48:45,767 --> 00:48:48,900 And any friend of Luke's is a friend of mine. 955 00:48:49,033 --> 00:48:50,633 Merry Christmas. 956 00:48:52,467 --> 00:49:00,500 ♪ 957 00:49:01,667 --> 00:49:09,533 ♪ 958 00:49:09,667 --> 00:49:11,533 I wondered where you got to. 959 00:49:13,166 --> 00:49:14,633 I was just checking. 960 00:49:14,767 --> 00:49:16,000 Ah, still no word? 961 00:49:18,600 --> 00:49:20,867 No. 962 00:49:21,000 --> 00:49:22,633 (sighing) 963 00:49:25,533 --> 00:49:27,767 You know, it's really wonderful 964 00:49:27,900 --> 00:49:29,867 what you do here for so many people. 965 00:49:32,233 --> 00:49:36,100 After I lost my mom, I didn't understand any of this. 966 00:49:36,233 --> 00:49:38,900 You know, I could talk about it, I could even write about it, 967 00:49:39,033 --> 00:49:42,467 but Christmas, that was for everyone else. 968 00:49:44,266 --> 00:49:47,367 No matter how hard I tried, I didn't know how to celebrate. 969 00:49:47,500 --> 00:49:51,467 And now that I'm beginning to understand... 970 00:49:54,700 --> 00:49:58,600 ...the one person who showed me what all of this means, 971 00:49:58,734 --> 00:50:00,900 and what I've been missing, 972 00:50:01,033 --> 00:50:05,433 he's the one person I can't be with at Christmas, 973 00:50:05,567 --> 00:50:06,734 and I don't know what to do. 974 00:50:06,867 --> 00:50:09,600 Oh, Taylor. You will find your way. 975 00:50:09,734 --> 00:50:11,567 I know you will. 976 00:50:11,700 --> 00:50:13,233 Come here, come here. 977 00:50:16,400 --> 00:50:18,300 Luke? Is everything alright? 978 00:50:19,433 --> 00:50:20,567 It's perfect. 979 00:50:20,700 --> 00:50:21,800 Hey, Dad, I'm just calling 980 00:50:21,934 --> 00:50:23,066 because I need your help with something. 981 00:50:23,200 --> 00:50:24,767 Alright, son, name it. 982 00:50:24,900 --> 00:50:26,100 I need you to go in my old room and get something 983 00:50:26,233 --> 00:50:27,367 out of the dresser. 984 00:50:27,500 --> 00:50:29,233 Okay. 985 00:50:29,367 --> 00:50:31,767 Okay, and I need one more favour tonight. 986 00:50:31,900 --> 00:50:34,967 - I'm all ears. - Here's the plan. 987 00:50:39,967 --> 00:50:47,934 ♪ 988 00:50:50,567 --> 00:50:53,467 Taylor, honey, you've done enough work for tonight. 989 00:50:53,600 --> 00:50:55,667 Come, join us at the fireplace. 990 00:50:55,800 --> 00:51:00,934 ♪ 991 00:51:01,066 --> 00:51:02,300 (sighing) 992 00:51:06,033 --> 00:51:08,834 (gasping) Luke? 993 00:51:09,867 --> 00:51:11,367 Taylor? Can you hear me? 994 00:51:11,500 --> 00:51:13,266 Yes, I can hear you. I can hear you, Luke! 995 00:51:13,400 --> 00:51:14,700 Merry Christmas! 996 00:51:14,834 --> 00:51:16,100 Luke: Merry Christmas. 997 00:51:16,233 --> 00:51:17,867 Listen, I'm sorry I can't be there. 998 00:51:18,000 --> 00:51:20,667 It's-- Well, it's looking more certain I'm not going to 999 00:51:20,800 --> 00:51:22,100 make it home at all this year. 1000 00:51:23,300 --> 00:51:25,367 Still, I, uh... 1001 00:51:25,500 --> 00:51:26,934 I wanted to get you something. 1002 00:51:27,066 --> 00:51:28,734 Are you going to get your whole squad to sing me 1003 00:51:28,867 --> 00:51:30,433 "Silent Night" again? 1004 00:51:30,567 --> 00:51:31,700 (laughing) 1005 00:51:31,834 --> 00:51:34,133 Well, nothing that extravagant. 1006 00:51:36,200 --> 00:51:39,000 Just a simple question. 1007 00:51:41,667 --> 00:51:43,934 Look, I really wanted to do this in person, 1008 00:51:44,066 --> 00:51:46,033 but... (sighing) 1009 00:51:46,166 --> 00:51:48,066 ...I guess this is just going to have to do. 1010 00:51:48,200 --> 00:51:49,433 (gasping) 1011 00:51:50,567 --> 00:51:51,967 Taylor... 1012 00:51:53,800 --> 00:51:55,934 from the first moment that I met you, 1013 00:51:56,066 --> 00:51:59,033 all I wanted was a life beside you. 1014 00:51:59,166 --> 00:52:02,100 Will you do me the honour of becoming my wife? 1015 00:52:03,734 --> 00:52:05,333 (laughing happily) 1016 00:52:08,100 --> 00:52:09,367 Will you marry me? 1017 00:52:13,533 --> 00:52:16,667 Luke called me about a month ago to ask for my blessing, 1018 00:52:16,800 --> 00:52:17,934 and I said yes. 1019 00:52:18,066 --> 00:52:19,266 Grandpa. 1020 00:52:22,200 --> 00:52:25,533 (crying) 1021 00:52:28,567 --> 00:52:31,333 Yes, Luke, I'll marry you! 1022 00:52:31,467 --> 00:52:34,166 Yes? You said yes? 1023 00:52:34,300 --> 00:52:37,600 I said yes. Luke, I'll marry you. 1024 00:52:37,734 --> 00:52:40,633 She said yes! Taylor? 1025 00:52:40,767 --> 00:52:42,100 Luke, Luke! 1026 00:52:42,233 --> 00:52:45,166 Taylor, you're breaking up. 1027 00:52:45,300 --> 00:52:47,367 (signal breaking) The communications-- Taylor? 1028 00:52:54,433 --> 00:52:55,600 It's okay. 1029 00:52:55,734 --> 00:52:56,834 Yeah. 1030 00:52:56,967 --> 00:52:58,900 Oh, it's beautiful. 1031 00:52:59,033 --> 00:53:00,633 I'm so happy. Congratulations. 1032 00:53:00,767 --> 00:53:01,867 Thank you. 1033 00:53:02,000 --> 00:53:03,200 (chuckling) 1034 00:53:03,333 --> 00:53:04,767 Thanks, Grandpa. 1035 00:53:06,133 --> 00:53:07,633 What's going on? Can we get them back? 1036 00:53:07,767 --> 00:53:09,533 Comms seem to be down all over base. 1037 00:53:09,667 --> 00:53:11,633 It could be an issue with the satellite. 1038 00:53:11,767 --> 00:53:13,967 Alright, I'm gonna go check for myself. 1039 00:53:14,100 --> 00:53:15,633 You're not thinking of going out there alone, are you? 1040 00:53:15,767 --> 00:53:17,233 I know the terrain better than anyone. 1041 00:53:17,367 --> 00:53:19,033 And what's your experience with repairing advanced 1042 00:53:19,166 --> 00:53:21,200 radio communications systems? 1043 00:53:21,333 --> 00:53:22,633 It's passable. 1044 00:53:22,767 --> 00:53:24,166 I'm coming with you. 1045 00:53:26,800 --> 00:53:29,300 Arm yourself, we'll be close to enemy territory. 1046 00:53:29,433 --> 00:53:33,200 (wind howling) 1047 00:53:33,333 --> 00:53:35,867 Adam: How are the wedding plans coming along? 1048 00:53:36,000 --> 00:53:37,400 Funny. 1049 00:53:37,533 --> 00:53:39,367 Well, you've been engaged all of 30 minutes. 1050 00:53:39,500 --> 00:53:41,400 I figured you already have it all planned out. 1051 00:53:41,533 --> 00:53:43,367 Honestly, I'm just running with my own intuition 1052 00:53:43,500 --> 00:53:44,900 on this one, brother. 1053 00:53:45,033 --> 00:53:46,200 You know it's not going to be the same in 1054 00:53:46,333 --> 00:53:48,000 these snowy mountains without you. 1055 00:53:48,133 --> 00:53:49,867 Oh, come on, you know I'm going to miss the freezing nights, 1056 00:53:50,000 --> 00:53:51,734 the no internet, those MREs. 1057 00:53:51,867 --> 00:53:53,033 Good times! 1058 00:53:53,166 --> 00:53:54,967 You'll be having a good time. 1059 00:53:55,100 --> 00:53:57,467 Training those newbies on Christmas while I'm at home, 1060 00:53:57,600 --> 00:53:59,233 warm and cozy with my bride. 1061 00:53:59,367 --> 00:54:00,967 Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. 1062 00:54:01,100 --> 00:54:03,100 I'm just sorry I can't be there. 1063 00:54:03,233 --> 00:54:04,533 I'd better be there. 1064 00:54:04,667 --> 00:54:06,700 I've known you a long time, Luke. 1065 00:54:06,834 --> 00:54:08,367 I've seen you walk into situations that would 1066 00:54:08,500 --> 00:54:09,967 have an average man buckle, 1067 00:54:10,100 --> 00:54:11,934 but I've never seen you so sure about anything 1068 00:54:12,066 --> 00:54:13,600 than you are about Taylor. 1069 00:54:13,734 --> 00:54:15,533 I'd trust in your intuition. 1070 00:54:15,667 --> 00:54:17,033 There it is. 1071 00:54:24,266 --> 00:54:25,700 I gotta perform a reset. 1072 00:54:29,500 --> 00:54:30,900 You hear that? 1073 00:54:31,033 --> 00:54:33,800 I definitely heard something. 1074 00:54:33,934 --> 00:54:35,066 Probably one of Santa's reindeer. 1075 00:54:35,200 --> 00:54:36,734 Come on. Let's head back. 1076 00:54:39,233 --> 00:54:41,367 Come on, you're not getting cold feet already, are you? 1077 00:54:42,700 --> 00:54:43,967 Everything's cold. 1078 00:54:49,066 --> 00:54:53,033 (wind howling) 1079 00:54:55,567 --> 00:54:57,767 I know it doesn't help right now, 1080 00:54:57,900 --> 00:55:00,100 but this isn't the first time I've ever lost touch 1081 00:55:00,233 --> 00:55:01,667 with one of my guys. 1082 00:55:01,800 --> 00:55:05,033 I once didn't hear from Charlie for over a week. 1083 00:55:05,166 --> 00:55:08,467 Wow. That must've been awful. 1084 00:55:08,600 --> 00:55:10,567 Longest week of my life. 1085 00:55:12,000 --> 00:55:14,633 Sometimes I feel like I miss Luke, 1086 00:55:14,767 --> 00:55:16,567 even when we do talk. 1087 00:55:17,967 --> 00:55:19,433 He can get so quiet. 1088 00:55:20,967 --> 00:55:23,333 He doesn't want to talk about what he's doing 1089 00:55:23,467 --> 00:55:25,033 or how he's doing. 1090 00:55:25,166 --> 00:55:27,767 No, he wants to talk about the Christmas Festival, 1091 00:55:27,900 --> 00:55:30,600 or what's happening at the store. 1092 00:55:30,734 --> 00:55:34,100 Or which carols the choir is gonna sing for Christmas dinner. 1093 00:55:34,233 --> 00:55:36,200 All the little things. 1094 00:55:36,333 --> 00:55:38,633 Yeah. 1095 00:55:38,767 --> 00:55:42,333 When a soldier's away from the ones they love, 1096 00:55:42,467 --> 00:55:46,266 they miss home more than anyone can imagine. 1097 00:55:46,400 --> 00:55:49,700 So, hearing about those little things, 1098 00:55:49,834 --> 00:55:52,300 those things that don't seem important to us, 1099 00:55:52,433 --> 00:55:55,066 that's something they can hang on to. 1100 00:55:57,000 --> 00:55:58,967 Especially at Christmas. 1101 00:56:01,667 --> 00:56:06,433 So, hearing about the lights and the music, 1102 00:56:06,567 --> 00:56:08,533 he feels a little less alone. 1103 00:56:08,667 --> 00:56:10,934 Exactly. 1104 00:56:11,066 --> 00:56:12,200 Frank: Well, I'll be. 1105 00:56:12,333 --> 00:56:13,867 Look who's back! 1106 00:56:14,000 --> 00:56:15,400 Oh! 1107 00:56:15,533 --> 00:56:17,233 Can you guys hear me? 1108 00:56:17,367 --> 00:56:19,567 We hear you loud and clear, Luke! 1109 00:56:19,700 --> 00:56:20,834 Taylor? 1110 00:56:20,967 --> 00:56:22,767 I'm here, Luke. 1111 00:56:22,900 --> 00:56:24,700 Listen, I'm so sorry about all the communication problems, 1112 00:56:24,834 --> 00:56:26,166 but I think we got it sorted out. 1113 00:56:28,033 --> 00:56:30,700 (exhaling) 1114 00:56:30,834 --> 00:56:33,200 Now, looks like we have a wedding to plan! 1115 00:56:33,333 --> 00:56:35,000 (all laughing) 1116 00:56:35,133 --> 00:56:36,333 That we do. 1117 00:56:36,467 --> 00:56:37,667 Yes. 1118 00:56:43,633 --> 00:56:53,166 ♪ 1119 00:56:53,300 --> 00:56:55,333 Taylor, you're still here? I thought you already 1120 00:56:55,467 --> 00:56:57,400 turned in your last story before the big day. 1121 00:56:57,533 --> 00:57:00,233 I'm working on something else, actually. 1122 00:57:00,367 --> 00:57:02,533 Luke and I decided to write our own vows, 1123 00:57:02,667 --> 00:57:06,233 and let's just say the words aren't exactly flowing. 1124 00:57:06,367 --> 00:57:07,867 Maybe I can help. What do you have so far? 1125 00:57:08,000 --> 00:57:09,500 (clearing throat) 1126 00:57:11,033 --> 00:57:12,667 "Dear Luke." 1127 00:57:14,000 --> 00:57:15,133 That's it? 1128 00:57:15,266 --> 00:57:16,533 Uh-huh. 1129 00:57:16,667 --> 00:57:18,567 Do wedding vows typically start with "dear?" 1130 00:57:18,700 --> 00:57:21,467 It kinda sounds like you're breaking up. 1131 00:57:21,600 --> 00:57:26,066 I've managed to write two words and one of them is so wrong. 1132 00:57:26,200 --> 00:57:28,133 Well, don't overthink it too much, Taylor. 1133 00:57:28,266 --> 00:57:30,367 Share what's in your heart that day. 1134 00:57:30,500 --> 00:57:32,834 Now I'm off to Honolulu! 1135 00:57:32,967 --> 00:57:34,867 Make sure you lock up, 1136 00:57:35,000 --> 00:57:36,800 and remember to have some fun! 1137 00:57:38,133 --> 00:57:39,333 Merry Christmas. 1138 00:57:42,100 --> 00:57:43,834 Yeah, I'm just about ready. 1139 00:57:46,100 --> 00:57:47,834 Bonnie's helping me pack. 1140 00:57:47,967 --> 00:57:49,400 - Hey, Luke! - Hi, Bonnie. 1141 00:57:49,533 --> 00:57:51,233 She's gonna be my maid of honor, did I mention that? 1142 00:57:51,367 --> 00:57:53,333 I mentioned that. 1143 00:57:54,467 --> 00:57:57,200 How about you? Everything okay? 1144 00:57:57,333 --> 00:57:59,867 Yeah, no, it looks like Adam's pretty sure he's gonna be able 1145 00:58:00,066 --> 00:58:01,467 to make it as my best man, 1146 00:58:01,600 --> 00:58:02,767 and the weather's looking perfect for flying. 1147 00:58:02,900 --> 00:58:05,633 So, I'll see you soon. 1148 00:58:05,767 --> 00:58:07,633 I just can't wait to see you. 1149 00:58:09,433 --> 00:58:11,734 That sounds so lame. 1150 00:58:11,867 --> 00:58:13,633 It just doesn't convey 1151 00:58:13,767 --> 00:58:16,367 the gravity of an entire year apart. 1152 00:58:16,500 --> 00:58:18,867 Well, only a few more days now. 1153 00:58:20,734 --> 00:58:21,867 I love you. 1154 00:58:22,000 --> 00:58:23,367 I love you, too. 1155 00:58:28,233 --> 00:58:30,734 - Bye. - Bye. 1156 00:58:39,033 --> 00:58:40,867 So? You all set? 1157 00:58:41,000 --> 00:58:42,433 We have a wedding to finalize! 1158 00:58:42,567 --> 00:58:44,100 (exhaling) 1159 00:58:44,233 --> 00:58:45,367 Let's do this. 1160 00:58:45,500 --> 00:58:47,100 Bonnie: Let's do this! 1161 00:58:47,233 --> 00:58:50,934 ♪ 1162 00:58:51,066 --> 00:58:52,767 - Taylor: This is the shop here. - (bell ringing) 1163 00:58:52,900 --> 00:58:54,033 It's cute, right? 1164 00:58:54,166 --> 00:58:56,533 Bonnie: It's so cute. Oh, my gosh! 1165 00:58:56,667 --> 00:58:58,800 Grandpa, we're here! 1166 00:58:58,934 --> 00:59:00,133 Nathan: Oh. 1167 00:59:00,266 --> 00:59:02,100 Oh, Nathan! Hi. 1168 00:59:02,233 --> 00:59:03,133 Hey! 1169 00:59:03,266 --> 00:59:04,367 It's so good to see you! 1170 00:59:04,500 --> 00:59:05,834 Nathan, this is my friend, Bonnie. 1171 00:59:05,967 --> 00:59:07,467 Bonnie, Nathan. 1172 00:59:07,600 --> 00:59:09,800 Nice to meet you, Nathan. Merry Christmas! 1173 00:59:09,934 --> 00:59:12,000 You, too. Merry Christmas. 1174 00:59:12,133 --> 00:59:15,667 Taylor! You two are finally here! 1175 00:59:15,800 --> 00:59:17,667 Hi, Grandpa. 1176 00:59:17,800 --> 00:59:19,533 Grandpa, this is my friend Bonnie. 1177 00:59:19,667 --> 00:59:21,867 Great to meet you, Bonnie. So glad you could be here. 1178 00:59:22,000 --> 00:59:23,166 Are you kidding me? 1179 00:59:23,300 --> 00:59:24,800 I wouldn't miss this for the world. 1180 00:59:24,934 --> 00:59:26,300 I adore Christmas weddings! 1181 00:59:26,433 --> 00:59:28,667 They're like a soap opera in a snow globe! 1182 00:59:28,800 --> 00:59:30,467 Speaking of snow globes. Do you sell any here? 1183 00:59:30,600 --> 00:59:33,133 I promised my mom I'd bring back a souvenir. 1184 00:59:33,266 --> 00:59:34,667 Nathan, would you mind? 1185 00:59:34,800 --> 00:59:35,934 Yeah, right over here. 1186 00:59:36,066 --> 00:59:37,467 Oh, amazing. 1187 00:59:40,967 --> 00:59:43,200 So, how are things working out with Nathan? 1188 00:59:43,333 --> 00:59:44,867 Oh, it's working great. 1189 00:59:45,000 --> 00:59:49,266 I had no idea how much I needed the help around here. 1190 00:59:49,400 --> 00:59:51,533 We could all use a little help every now and then. 1191 00:59:51,667 --> 00:59:54,133 Sometimes we're lucky enough to be in the position to give some. 1192 00:59:55,834 --> 00:59:57,767 How are the wedding preparations coming along? 1193 00:59:57,900 --> 00:59:59,033 (sighing) 1194 00:59:59,166 --> 01:00:02,133 We're getting there, inch by inch. 1195 01:00:02,266 --> 01:00:04,667 I don't know what I would do without Bonnie's help, 1196 01:00:04,800 --> 01:00:06,533 and Peg and Charlie, and you. 1197 01:00:06,667 --> 01:00:08,433 Speaking of that, 1198 01:00:08,567 --> 01:00:10,500 I am late for my dress fitting. 1199 01:00:10,633 --> 01:00:11,867 Bonnie? 1200 01:00:14,066 --> 01:00:17,533 Okay. I found the perfect one. 1201 01:00:17,667 --> 01:00:20,066 It's beautiful, and it's a wedding cake. 1202 01:00:24,633 --> 01:00:26,767 Ah! Just wait one more minute. 1203 01:00:26,900 --> 01:00:28,834 You'll ruin your appetite. 1204 01:00:28,967 --> 01:00:30,633 Impossible. 1205 01:00:30,767 --> 01:00:32,633 Ah, you. 1206 01:00:32,767 --> 01:00:35,500 - Are you ready? - Mm-hmm. 1207 01:00:35,633 --> 01:00:37,767 Taylor: Okay, guys. I think I'm ready. 1208 01:00:37,900 --> 01:00:40,333 Let me know if I've got this hemline right. 1209 01:00:40,467 --> 01:00:41,667 (gasping) 1210 01:00:41,800 --> 01:00:43,600 (breathless) Oh... 1211 01:00:46,066 --> 01:00:48,467 So? What do you think? 1212 01:00:48,600 --> 01:00:50,166 I think it might be bunching a little bit at the back. 1213 01:00:50,300 --> 01:00:52,500 - You look... - Beautiful. 1214 01:00:52,633 --> 01:00:54,066 Like an angel. 1215 01:00:55,400 --> 01:00:57,433 Oh, Charlie, are you crying? 1216 01:00:57,567 --> 01:01:01,000 Uh, it's just that mistletoe allergy of mine. 1217 01:01:03,967 --> 01:01:05,066 Bonnie: It's perfect. 1218 01:01:05,200 --> 01:01:07,266 (giggling) 1219 01:01:07,400 --> 01:01:09,667 Perfect. 1220 01:01:13,633 --> 01:01:16,333 Okay. Now that we've finalized the guest list, 1221 01:01:16,467 --> 01:01:18,500 I'll e-mail that to the caterer. 1222 01:01:18,633 --> 01:01:20,734 And the photographer said she finally found someone 1223 01:01:20,867 --> 01:01:23,066 to assist with the video. 1224 01:01:23,200 --> 01:01:25,033 Do you think two cameras is enough? 1225 01:01:25,166 --> 01:01:26,734 I was thinking, what about a drone? 1226 01:01:26,867 --> 01:01:28,667 A couple of nice aerial shots. 1227 01:01:28,800 --> 01:01:31,834 You know, I saw in this magazine they had this crazy high shot. 1228 01:01:31,967 --> 01:01:35,100 Two cameras are plenty, Ms. Spielberg. 1229 01:01:35,233 --> 01:01:37,700 Okay. Florist has the order for the bouquet. 1230 01:01:37,834 --> 01:01:39,000 Mm-hmm. 1231 01:01:39,133 --> 01:01:40,700 Poinsettias for the table settings. 1232 01:01:40,834 --> 01:01:43,867 You don't think they're too, I don't know, traditional? 1233 01:01:44,000 --> 01:01:46,700 No. It's a Christmas wedding. Poinsettias are mandatory. 1234 01:01:46,834 --> 01:01:50,166 Well, then the decision is made. 1235 01:01:50,300 --> 01:01:52,767 Chapel, music, minister, 1236 01:01:52,900 --> 01:01:54,567 final dress fitting. 1237 01:01:54,700 --> 01:01:56,600 Oh, and I can't make any promises, but right now, 1238 01:01:56,734 --> 01:01:59,400 the weather forecast is calling for light snow. 1239 01:01:59,533 --> 01:02:01,467 Hopefully just as we're coming out after the ceremony, 1240 01:02:01,600 --> 01:02:03,400 for that cinematic effect. 1241 01:02:04,767 --> 01:02:05,934 (sighing) 1242 01:02:06,066 --> 01:02:08,567 We're in the home stretch, Taylor. 1243 01:02:08,700 --> 01:02:10,400 Everything else is in the details. 1244 01:02:10,533 --> 01:02:11,967 I know. 1245 01:02:12,100 --> 01:02:14,066 All we're missing now is the groom. 1246 01:02:17,133 --> 01:02:19,233 I'm so sorry. That totally came out wrong. 1247 01:02:19,367 --> 01:02:21,633 Bonnie, it's okay. 1248 01:02:21,767 --> 01:02:23,100 I know he'll be here. 1249 01:02:23,233 --> 01:02:27,000 This time, luck will be on our side. 1250 01:02:27,133 --> 01:02:28,600 I can feel it. 1251 01:02:29,734 --> 01:02:30,934 (sighing) 1252 01:02:34,567 --> 01:02:36,934 Thank you so much, Peggy, for all your help. 1253 01:02:37,066 --> 01:02:38,567 I really appreciate it. 1254 01:02:38,700 --> 01:02:40,500 You're family. Of course. 1255 01:02:49,066 --> 01:02:50,333 Luke? 1256 01:02:52,900 --> 01:02:54,367 Hi, Taylor. 1257 01:02:57,800 --> 01:03:01,000 You're... you're here. 1258 01:03:01,133 --> 01:03:02,300 You're early. 1259 01:03:02,433 --> 01:03:04,300 Yeah. I thought I'd surprise you 1260 01:03:04,433 --> 01:03:05,800 with some good news for a change. 1261 01:03:05,934 --> 01:03:13,900 ♪ 1262 01:03:23,533 --> 01:03:25,900 Charlie: So, there we were at the tree farm, 1263 01:03:26,033 --> 01:03:28,467 all set to pick out the perfect Christmas tree. 1264 01:03:28,600 --> 01:03:31,567 Yes. And this little guy, he's only three years old. 1265 01:03:31,700 --> 01:03:33,200 It's his first time. 1266 01:03:33,333 --> 01:03:36,533 But he keeps on saying, "Not this one. Not that one." 1267 01:03:36,667 --> 01:03:38,266 None of them were right. 1268 01:03:38,400 --> 01:03:40,934 Okay, Mom. I don't think anybody wants to hear this story. 1269 01:03:41,066 --> 01:03:43,400 You don't want to hear this story, right? 1270 01:03:43,533 --> 01:03:45,233 - I think I do. Yeah. - Mm-hmm. 1271 01:03:45,367 --> 01:03:46,467 Hear, hear! 1272 01:03:46,600 --> 01:03:48,734 So, we were walking around-- 1273 01:03:48,867 --> 01:03:50,633 And keep in mind, this place goes on forever 1274 01:03:50,767 --> 01:03:52,867 and it was snowing like the dickens. 1275 01:03:53,000 --> 01:03:54,633 And you know what? 1276 01:03:54,767 --> 01:03:56,433 The daylight was running dry. 1277 01:03:56,567 --> 01:03:58,800 And so finally, Charlie says to Luke, 1278 01:03:58,934 --> 01:04:02,000 "Buddy, we're going to freeze here. Give us a hint. 1279 01:04:02,133 --> 01:04:04,767 What exactly are we looking for?" 1280 01:04:04,900 --> 01:04:06,266 What did he say? 1281 01:04:06,400 --> 01:04:09,266 Well, he said the trees all looked too plain. 1282 01:04:09,400 --> 01:04:11,133 He was looking for one with decorations, 1283 01:04:11,266 --> 01:04:14,133 - like in the pictures. - Aww. 1284 01:04:14,266 --> 01:04:16,133 And ever since that day, we've always let Luke 1285 01:04:16,266 --> 01:04:17,967 pick out the perfect Christmas tree. 1286 01:04:18,100 --> 01:04:19,333 You still want to marry me? 1287 01:04:19,467 --> 01:04:21,100 Definitely. 1288 01:04:21,233 --> 01:04:22,700 Aw. 1289 01:04:22,834 --> 01:04:24,767 Okay. That calls for a cheers. 1290 01:04:24,900 --> 01:04:26,533 Ah. Merry Christmas. 1291 01:04:26,667 --> 01:04:28,433 - Merry Christmas. - (glasses clinking) 1292 01:04:32,233 --> 01:04:35,100 So, home two whole days early. 1293 01:04:35,233 --> 01:04:39,300 Well, that was Adam's idea, actually, not to tell you. 1294 01:04:39,433 --> 01:04:41,133 He thought that you would enjoy the-- 1295 01:04:41,266 --> 01:04:43,200 Oh, the shock? Yeah. 1296 01:04:43,333 --> 01:04:46,266 Actually, "surprise" was the word he used. 1297 01:04:46,400 --> 01:04:48,533 Okay. And how long has Adam been married 1298 01:04:48,667 --> 01:04:50,900 or had a steady girlfriend? 1299 01:04:52,834 --> 01:04:54,300 You know, now that you mention it, 1300 01:04:54,433 --> 01:04:55,633 he is a perpetual bachelor. 1301 01:04:55,767 --> 01:04:57,033 Hmm. Shocking. 1302 01:04:57,166 --> 01:05:01,166 (phone ringing) 1303 01:05:01,300 --> 01:05:05,033 Oh. I, uh-- Sorry, Taylor. I just have to take this. 1304 01:05:05,166 --> 01:05:07,000 It's a call from command at base. 1305 01:05:07,133 --> 01:05:08,367 Is everything okay? 1306 01:05:08,500 --> 01:05:10,767 Yeah. No worries. 1307 01:05:10,900 --> 01:05:12,500 Man on phone: Captain, it's Colonel Murphy. 1308 01:05:12,633 --> 01:05:14,433 My apologies for the intrusion. 1309 01:05:14,567 --> 01:05:16,433 Luke: That's all right, sir. 1310 01:05:16,567 --> 01:05:18,000 As you know, Captain Kerney has been in charge 1311 01:05:18,133 --> 01:05:20,000 of the training mission in your stead. 1312 01:05:20,133 --> 01:05:21,667 Yes, sir. Wait. Is everything okay? 1313 01:05:21,800 --> 01:05:23,600 Kerney's team was on a training run 1314 01:05:23,734 --> 01:05:25,433 when their helicopter reported engine trouble. 1315 01:05:25,567 --> 01:05:27,300 They've been out of contact ever since. 1316 01:05:28,700 --> 01:05:30,500 Uh, how long ago was this? 1317 01:05:30,633 --> 01:05:32,000 Yesterday morning. 1318 01:05:32,133 --> 01:05:33,367 Until we're sure, we have to assume 1319 01:05:33,500 --> 01:05:34,767 their helicopter went down. 1320 01:05:34,900 --> 01:05:37,100 Taylor, is something wrong? 1321 01:05:40,734 --> 01:05:42,200 Luke just got a call 1322 01:05:42,333 --> 01:05:44,667 - from base. - Oh. 1323 01:05:44,800 --> 01:05:46,000 Well, you know, sir, 1324 01:05:46,133 --> 01:05:47,333 communications are tricky up there. 1325 01:05:47,467 --> 01:05:49,066 Maybe they're just not getting through. 1326 01:05:49,200 --> 01:05:50,700 We've already got a search and rescue mission in the air. 1327 01:05:50,834 --> 01:05:52,567 Sir, 1328 01:05:52,700 --> 01:05:54,100 you're not going to see anything from up there. 1329 01:05:54,233 --> 01:05:56,834 Not in that terrain. 1330 01:05:56,967 --> 01:05:58,867 And there's nowhere to land, either. 1331 01:05:59,000 --> 01:06:00,767 You're going to have to get a team in there, sir. 1332 01:06:00,900 --> 01:06:02,300 A team that knows that area. 1333 01:06:02,433 --> 01:06:04,000 Unfortunately, there's a blizzard coming in, 1334 01:06:04,133 --> 01:06:05,633 and that window is closing. 1335 01:06:05,767 --> 01:06:07,233 Luke, I know you're home right now, with your bride, 1336 01:06:07,367 --> 01:06:09,633 preparing for your wedding. 1337 01:06:09,767 --> 01:06:12,433 I won't order you to do this, 1338 01:06:12,567 --> 01:06:14,333 but I know you're close with Captain Kerney 1339 01:06:14,467 --> 01:06:16,900 and you'd want to be kept informed. 1340 01:06:17,033 --> 01:06:18,767 I understand. Thank you, sir. 1341 01:06:28,800 --> 01:06:30,400 Is everything okay, son? 1342 01:06:32,800 --> 01:06:34,734 That was Colonel Murphy. 1343 01:06:34,867 --> 01:06:36,934 What did he have to say? 1344 01:06:37,066 --> 01:06:40,433 Uh, Adam and his team, they were on a training mission, 1345 01:06:40,567 --> 01:06:43,767 and, um, the helicopter reported trouble 1346 01:06:43,900 --> 01:06:46,900 and they've lost communication. There's a blizzard coming in, 1347 01:06:47,033 --> 01:06:50,734 and it's going to cut them off and force them to 1348 01:06:50,867 --> 01:06:53,200 make their way down the mountain on foot. 1349 01:06:55,867 --> 01:06:57,500 Taylor, we need to talk. 1350 01:07:04,767 --> 01:07:06,734 Can they really do this? 1351 01:07:07,967 --> 01:07:10,367 Can they order you to go like this? 1352 01:07:10,500 --> 01:07:13,233 It wasn't an order, Taylor. 1353 01:07:14,767 --> 01:07:17,166 It was my decision to make. 1354 01:07:17,300 --> 01:07:19,300 The car is going to be here in 30 minutes. 1355 01:07:22,800 --> 01:07:24,667 Um-- 1356 01:07:30,533 --> 01:07:33,900 My dad gave 25 years of his life to the military 1357 01:07:34,033 --> 01:07:37,133 before he retired. Did I ever tell you that? 1358 01:07:37,266 --> 01:07:39,400 No. 1359 01:07:39,533 --> 01:07:40,900 He was away a lot. 1360 01:07:42,333 --> 01:07:47,000 Yeah. He missed, uh, graduations, 1361 01:07:47,133 --> 01:07:48,800 countless birthdays, 1362 01:07:50,333 --> 01:07:51,700 Christmas. 1363 01:07:51,834 --> 01:07:55,200 I remember this one Christmas. My mom was-- 1364 01:07:55,333 --> 01:07:58,033 She was talking to my dad, and she put me on with him. 1365 01:07:58,166 --> 01:07:59,467 And I-- 1366 01:07:59,600 --> 01:08:03,667 You know, I was so angry I barely said two words. 1367 01:08:05,767 --> 01:08:07,633 But I remember 1368 01:08:07,767 --> 01:08:11,967 hearing something in his voice 1369 01:08:12,100 --> 01:08:14,633 that made me realize that... 1370 01:08:17,367 --> 01:08:19,900 It was harder for him to be away for Christmas 1371 01:08:20,033 --> 01:08:22,233 than it was for me. 1372 01:08:22,367 --> 01:08:26,700 It wasn't his choice to go. He-- 1373 01:08:26,834 --> 01:08:28,300 He had to go. 1374 01:08:29,900 --> 01:08:32,333 Because he's a soldier. 1375 01:08:34,166 --> 01:08:35,367 Because it's his duty. 1376 01:08:40,934 --> 01:08:44,400 Taylor, you know, we've lost so much time 1377 01:08:44,533 --> 01:08:46,633 already. 1378 01:08:46,767 --> 01:08:47,800 I-- 1379 01:08:47,934 --> 01:08:49,934 Luke. 1380 01:08:50,066 --> 01:08:52,400 You have to do this. 1381 01:08:56,600 --> 01:09:00,900 You won't make it back in time for the wedding, will you? 1382 01:09:03,400 --> 01:09:04,867 No. 1383 01:09:07,567 --> 01:09:09,133 So then, we wait. 1384 01:09:09,266 --> 01:09:12,600 We wait just a little while longer. 1385 01:09:12,734 --> 01:09:16,867 I mean, if there's one thing this past year has taught me, 1386 01:09:17,000 --> 01:09:19,934 it's that some things are worth the wait. 1387 01:09:24,934 --> 01:09:27,567 I just want to spend the rest of my life with you. 1388 01:09:29,767 --> 01:09:31,500 And you will. 1389 01:09:31,633 --> 01:09:33,433 As soon as you come back. 1390 01:09:36,266 --> 01:09:38,533 I love you, Luke. 1391 01:09:38,667 --> 01:09:40,700 I love you. 1392 01:09:40,834 --> 01:09:44,233 Which is why I could never ask you not to go. 1393 01:09:48,400 --> 01:09:50,400 Dance with me. 1394 01:09:51,967 --> 01:09:53,300 What? 1395 01:09:57,333 --> 01:09:59,133 Dance with me. 1396 01:09:59,266 --> 01:10:00,700 Just here. 1397 01:10:02,066 --> 01:10:04,633 Just this once, before I leave. 1398 01:10:07,667 --> 01:10:10,500 ♪ Do you remember me ♪ 1399 01:10:10,633 --> 01:10:11,934 Okay. 1400 01:10:12,066 --> 01:10:15,367 ♪ I sat upon your knee ♪ 1401 01:10:15,500 --> 01:10:16,934 ♪ I wrote to you ♪ 1402 01:10:17,066 --> 01:10:21,900 ♪ With childhood fantasies ♪ 1403 01:10:23,500 --> 01:10:27,467 ♪ Well, I'm all grown up now ♪ 1404 01:10:27,600 --> 01:10:31,467 ♪ And still need help somehow ♪ 1405 01:10:31,600 --> 01:10:33,367 ♪ I'm not a child ♪ 1406 01:10:33,500 --> 01:10:38,300 ♪ But my heart still can dream ♪ 1407 01:10:39,800 --> 01:10:43,700 ♪ So, here's my lifelong wish ♪ 1408 01:10:43,834 --> 01:10:47,767 ♪ My grown-up Christmas list ♪ 1409 01:10:47,900 --> 01:10:49,367 ♪ Not for myself ♪ 1410 01:10:49,500 --> 01:10:54,367 ♪ But for a world in need ♪ 1411 01:10:56,567 --> 01:11:00,934 ♪ No more lives torn apart ♪ 1412 01:11:02,367 --> 01:11:04,333 ♪ That wars would never start ♪ 1413 01:11:10,567 --> 01:11:12,600 We'll get you as close as we can to their last radar contact, 1414 01:11:12,734 --> 01:11:15,934 here. You'll go on foot from there. 1415 01:11:16,066 --> 01:11:17,967 You sure about this, soldier? No one here would blame you 1416 01:11:18,100 --> 01:11:20,266 for getting right back on that plane. 1417 01:11:20,400 --> 01:11:23,300 Adam would do the same for me, sir. 1418 01:11:23,433 --> 01:11:25,734 - We'll find them, Colonel. - You do that, Captain. 1419 01:11:25,867 --> 01:11:27,166 Then let's get you home to your bride. 1420 01:11:27,300 --> 01:11:29,066 - Chopper is standing by. - Thank you. 1421 01:11:37,967 --> 01:11:40,333 Could you pass me one of those smelling salts, please? 1422 01:11:40,467 --> 01:11:42,400 - Absolutely, Frank. - Thank you kindly, sir. 1423 01:11:42,533 --> 01:11:45,900 - There we go. - (sighing) 1424 01:11:46,033 --> 01:11:49,300 Everything's going to be just fine. 1425 01:11:49,433 --> 01:11:51,233 We'll be first to hear. 1426 01:11:53,100 --> 01:11:54,400 I know. 1427 01:11:54,533 --> 01:11:56,900 You know, I'll be right back. 1428 01:12:02,433 --> 01:12:04,233 (exhaling sharply) 1429 01:12:31,867 --> 01:12:33,834 (crying) 1430 01:12:39,266 --> 01:12:40,900 I've notified the caterer, the florist, 1431 01:12:41,033 --> 01:12:43,033 the makeup artist and the chapel rental. 1432 01:12:43,166 --> 01:12:44,867 The good news is Pastor Mandel is a veteran. 1433 01:12:45,000 --> 01:12:47,467 So, and I quote, "Whatever it takes." 1434 01:12:47,600 --> 01:12:49,567 I'm still not exactly sure what to tell the guests. 1435 01:12:50,667 --> 01:12:53,166 Oh, I'm so sorry, sweetie. 1436 01:12:53,300 --> 01:12:54,967 I can't imagine what you're going through, 1437 01:12:55,100 --> 01:12:57,667 and here I am going on about flower arrangements. 1438 01:12:57,800 --> 01:13:00,967 Bonnie, it's okay. 1439 01:13:01,100 --> 01:13:04,500 I really appreciate everything you're doing. 1440 01:13:06,667 --> 01:13:08,533 Everyone's been so good. 1441 01:13:08,667 --> 01:13:10,533 Has there been any news at all? 1442 01:13:11,567 --> 01:13:12,800 No. 1443 01:13:15,000 --> 01:13:16,900 Not since yesterday. 1444 01:13:30,100 --> 01:13:32,533 "The best gifts don't have bows." 1445 01:13:34,000 --> 01:13:36,133 Is that another Charles Dickens quote? 1446 01:13:36,266 --> 01:13:37,767 Like "Bah, humbug"? 1447 01:13:37,900 --> 01:13:40,233 No, it's something Luke said to me, 1448 01:13:40,367 --> 01:13:42,000 the night we first met. 1449 01:13:46,934 --> 01:13:51,767 If I'm going to have to accept all of this uncertainty... 1450 01:13:51,900 --> 01:13:56,367 ...then I'm going to have to do it on my own terms. 1451 01:13:56,500 --> 01:14:01,400 I'm done waiting and wishing and wondering. 1452 01:14:04,433 --> 01:14:06,600 Maybe sometimes, 1453 01:14:06,734 --> 01:14:09,900 we have to make our own Christmas wishes come true. 1454 01:14:12,166 --> 01:14:14,266 Taylor, are you okay, dear? 1455 01:14:14,400 --> 01:14:16,667 Charlie: I know it seems like worry 1456 01:14:16,800 --> 01:14:18,467 is all we got right now, 1457 01:14:18,600 --> 01:14:21,166 but I know Luke, and I know the army. 1458 01:14:21,300 --> 01:14:22,467 We just have to have faith. 1459 01:14:22,600 --> 01:14:26,300 You're right, Charlie. 1460 01:14:26,433 --> 01:14:27,867 And I know you and Peggy 1461 01:14:28,000 --> 01:14:31,200 have been in this same spot many times before, 1462 01:14:31,333 --> 01:14:32,834 and you always made it through. 1463 01:14:32,967 --> 01:14:37,300 But after I lost my mother, I made up my mind 1464 01:14:37,433 --> 01:14:39,300 to take charge of my own life. 1465 01:14:41,100 --> 01:14:42,934 I had you to help me, Grandpa Frank, 1466 01:14:43,066 --> 01:14:47,166 but I made my own decisions. 1467 01:14:47,300 --> 01:14:51,100 And I found my own way to be the person that I wanted to be. 1468 01:14:51,233 --> 01:14:52,333 (sighing) 1469 01:14:52,467 --> 01:14:55,100 And now, now, I-- 1470 01:14:55,233 --> 01:14:59,000 Now, everyone is asking you to wait, 1471 01:14:59,133 --> 01:15:01,367 to be patient, 1472 01:15:01,500 --> 01:15:03,266 and it just doesn't feel like enough. 1473 01:15:05,633 --> 01:15:08,533 Luke showed me what it means to love Christmas again. 1474 01:15:10,133 --> 01:15:14,667 But all of these lights and decorations, 1475 01:15:14,800 --> 01:15:18,367 they just remind me that he's thousands of miles away, 1476 01:15:18,500 --> 01:15:21,934 that it's dangerous, and he could get hurt. 1477 01:15:24,066 --> 01:15:28,700 So, I can't just sit here anymore, hoping. 1478 01:15:28,834 --> 01:15:30,767 I need to do something. 1479 01:15:30,900 --> 01:15:32,266 (sighing) 1480 01:15:32,400 --> 01:15:34,667 I need to do something to make things better. 1481 01:15:34,800 --> 01:15:39,233 If there's anything that we can do, Taylor, you got it. 1482 01:15:39,367 --> 01:15:41,166 Charlie, 1483 01:15:41,300 --> 01:15:43,467 I need you to make a call for me. 1484 01:15:52,834 --> 01:15:54,533 You made it. 1485 01:15:54,667 --> 01:15:57,433 I have to say, when you called, I thought you were crazy. 1486 01:15:57,567 --> 01:16:00,266 But now, seeing you both here, well, 1487 01:16:00,400 --> 01:16:01,934 I still think this is crazy. 1488 01:16:02,066 --> 01:16:04,500 - It seems like yesterday. - Been too long. 1489 01:16:04,633 --> 01:16:07,433 Taylor, this is Colonel Clay Murphy. 1490 01:16:07,567 --> 01:16:09,934 Clay, this is Taylor Nichols, Luke's fiancé. 1491 01:16:10,066 --> 01:16:11,300 Hi. 1492 01:16:11,433 --> 01:16:12,767 It's so nice to meet you. 1493 01:16:12,900 --> 01:16:15,166 And thank you so much for making this happen. 1494 01:16:15,300 --> 01:16:17,166 Ah, the pleasure is all mine. 1495 01:16:17,300 --> 01:16:19,233 Charlie called asking for a Christmas miracle, 1496 01:16:19,367 --> 01:16:20,734 and I was happy I could deliver. 1497 01:16:20,867 --> 01:16:23,233 Captain Malone is one of a kind in my book. 1498 01:16:23,367 --> 01:16:24,667 - (chuckling) - Well, I think so, too. 1499 01:16:24,800 --> 01:16:26,233 Let's get you inside. 1500 01:16:28,600 --> 01:16:31,266 Charlie: So, what's the latest? 1501 01:16:31,400 --> 01:16:33,266 Well, there was a break in the storm long enough 1502 01:16:33,400 --> 01:16:36,467 to drop the captain's unit here, where they went on foot 1503 01:16:36,600 --> 01:16:40,300 and made contact with the downed chopper crew, here. 1504 01:16:40,433 --> 01:16:41,900 When we last received word, 1505 01:16:42,033 --> 01:16:43,400 they'd regrouped with their chopper 1506 01:16:43,533 --> 01:16:45,066 and were making their way back. 1507 01:16:45,200 --> 01:16:48,033 We've been told to prepare for injuries. 1508 01:16:49,700 --> 01:16:53,066 Um, do you think they'll make it back tonight? 1509 01:16:53,200 --> 01:16:56,600 Hard to say. It's a wild one out there. 1510 01:16:56,734 --> 01:16:58,066 For now, they're on their own. 1511 01:17:03,033 --> 01:17:05,667 It's not unheard of in missions like this, Taylor, 1512 01:17:05,800 --> 01:17:07,500 to lose contact. 1513 01:17:07,633 --> 01:17:09,367 I'm sure that everything is going to be just fine. 1514 01:17:09,500 --> 01:17:11,000 We just have to wait it out. 1515 01:17:18,133 --> 01:17:20,066 (sighing) 1516 01:17:48,500 --> 01:17:50,133 You okay, Taylor? 1517 01:17:52,967 --> 01:17:55,300 So, this is it. 1518 01:17:58,133 --> 01:18:01,467 This is all he has of home. 1519 01:18:01,600 --> 01:18:02,767 Charlie: That's right. 1520 01:18:02,900 --> 01:18:04,934 It's you. 1521 01:18:05,066 --> 01:18:06,734 You're his home. 1522 01:18:16,200 --> 01:18:17,734 (sighing) 1523 01:18:41,700 --> 01:18:42,800 Man: Near the entrance. 1524 01:18:42,934 --> 01:18:44,233 (voices overlapping) 1525 01:18:46,100 --> 01:18:48,066 Man: Warm. 1526 01:18:48,200 --> 01:18:50,433 Woman: Try to get it warmed up. 1527 01:18:50,567 --> 01:18:52,667 - Woman: First aid kit. - (voices overlapping) 1528 01:18:54,100 --> 01:18:56,900 Woman: Open up. Clear in the back. 1529 01:18:57,033 --> 01:18:58,367 Luke? Is Luke here? 1530 01:19:07,433 --> 01:19:09,300 Taylor? 1531 01:19:18,967 --> 01:19:20,333 What are you doing here? 1532 01:19:20,467 --> 01:19:21,967 Are you okay? Is everybody okay? 1533 01:19:22,100 --> 01:19:25,633 I'm fine. Yeah. Everyone's fine. What are you doing here? 1534 01:19:27,233 --> 01:19:29,800 I couldn't wait any longer, 1535 01:19:29,934 --> 01:19:33,033 so I made our Christmas wish come true. 1536 01:19:33,166 --> 01:19:35,433 I brought Christmas to you. 1537 01:19:36,567 --> 01:19:46,533 ♪ 1538 01:19:47,900 --> 01:19:50,433 (giggling) 1539 01:19:58,900 --> 01:20:08,867 ♪ 1540 01:20:15,266 --> 01:20:18,100 Luke (voiceover): Taylor, when you first met me, 1541 01:20:18,233 --> 01:20:22,967 I was wearing a red suit with a big, long, white beard. 1542 01:20:23,100 --> 01:20:25,233 You couldn't see me, but I could see you. 1543 01:20:27,834 --> 01:20:29,467 It's no secret to anyone here 1544 01:20:29,600 --> 01:20:32,633 just how much I love Christmas. 1545 01:20:35,667 --> 01:20:38,500 - You look good, brother. - Thanks. 1546 01:20:38,633 --> 01:20:40,200 Luke (voiceover): But I didn't understand 1547 01:20:40,333 --> 01:20:43,433 what it truly meant until I fell in love with you. 1548 01:20:45,600 --> 01:20:48,667 It means that wherever we are, 1549 01:20:48,800 --> 01:20:50,500 we'll always be together. 1550 01:20:50,633 --> 01:20:53,533 Connected. 1551 01:20:53,667 --> 01:20:57,133 Feeling the joy and happiness that we feel on this day. 1552 01:21:00,667 --> 01:21:03,066 Taylor (voiceover): Luke, I remember the night 1553 01:21:03,200 --> 01:21:04,500 we first met, too. 1554 01:21:04,633 --> 01:21:06,667 - Here we go. - Here we go. 1555 01:21:06,800 --> 01:21:08,934 Taylor (voiceover): Your bright eyes, 1556 01:21:09,066 --> 01:21:11,734 your warm laugh. 1557 01:21:11,867 --> 01:21:14,400 And I wondered how anyone could be so jolly 1558 01:21:14,533 --> 01:21:16,500 wearing that scratchy beard. 1559 01:21:16,633 --> 01:21:19,233 But most of all, 1560 01:21:19,367 --> 01:21:21,567 I remember the way you made me feel 1561 01:21:21,700 --> 01:21:24,934 when you said you hoped my Christmas wish comes true. 1562 01:21:25,066 --> 01:21:28,266 You gave me hope 1563 01:21:28,400 --> 01:21:30,533 on a night that I was feeling lost 1564 01:21:30,667 --> 01:21:32,934 and afraid to move on. 1565 01:21:37,967 --> 01:21:40,433 And now, 1566 01:21:40,567 --> 01:21:43,400 thanks to you, 1567 01:21:43,533 --> 01:21:46,967 I have only one wish on my Christmas list... 1568 01:21:49,333 --> 01:21:52,033 ...and that's to spend every Christmas with you 1569 01:21:52,166 --> 01:21:54,467 for the rest of our lives. 1570 01:22:00,467 --> 01:22:04,233 Taylor, with this ring, 1571 01:22:04,367 --> 01:22:06,800 I promise to love you 1572 01:22:06,934 --> 01:22:09,667 and care for you, 1573 01:22:09,800 --> 01:22:11,767 and spend the rest of my life making sure that 1574 01:22:11,900 --> 01:22:15,066 all of your Christmas wishes, 1575 01:22:15,200 --> 01:22:17,000 they all come true. 1576 01:22:23,967 --> 01:22:27,900 Taylor: Luke, with this ring, 1577 01:22:28,033 --> 01:22:32,600 I promise to share with you whatever lies ahead. 1578 01:22:32,734 --> 01:22:34,600 Laughter, 1579 01:22:34,734 --> 01:22:36,934 tears, 1580 01:22:37,066 --> 01:22:38,734 troubles, 1581 01:22:38,867 --> 01:22:40,400 and joys. 1582 01:22:42,867 --> 01:22:45,767 But above all, 1583 01:22:45,900 --> 01:22:49,767 a love that will last forever. 1584 01:22:52,467 --> 01:22:56,200 (cheering and applause) 1585 01:23:00,266 --> 01:23:03,300 - Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas. 1586 01:23:04,633 --> 01:23:06,300 ♪ So, here's my lifelong wish ♪ 1587 01:23:06,433 --> 01:23:09,233 ♪ My grown-up Christmas list ♪ 1588 01:23:09,367 --> 01:23:10,633 (cheering and applause) 1589 01:23:10,767 --> 01:23:12,000 ♪ Not for myself ♪ 1590 01:23:12,133 --> 01:23:16,000 ♪ But for a world in need ♪ 1591 01:23:17,533 --> 01:23:18,867 (cheering intensifies) 1592 01:23:19,000 --> 01:23:23,834 ♪ No more lives torn apart ♪ 1593 01:23:23,967 --> 01:23:28,367 ♪ That wars would never start ♪ 1594 01:23:28,500 --> 01:23:33,100 ♪ And time would heal all hearts ♪ 1595 01:23:34,700 --> 01:23:37,300 ♪ And everyone would have a friend... ♪ 1596 01:23:40,834 --> 01:23:50,800 ♪