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(cellphone chimes)
- Huh.
Sis, this single is quite happy not to mingle.
Take 2 Heart.
(■■)
(cellphone vibrating)
(cellphone chimes)
It's not until 9:30.
I'll be there with plenty of time to spare.
(cellphone chimes)
(sighs)
I'll be there in five.
(■■)
(elevator chimes)
Can you pass these out? The names are on the tags.
Ah. Hello, everyone.
Ah, merry almost Christmas.
I must've missed the 9:30
actually means 9:00 memo in the chat group.
- Uh, Nora,
we felt this board meeting was of particular importance
given the current state of the company.
- Well, that is quite cryptic, Christine.
I mean, our readership has dipped a bit.
- Oh, not a dip, a major drop.
- Well, usually Christmas is our biggest reader season
and our biggest advertising season.
- Well, that may have been true in the past,
uh, but it has been brought to our attention
that Level Eleven has taken a bite out of our audience.
We are missing out on a key demographic
that our advertisers are very interested in reaching,
people aged 18-39.
- Ha! Oh. Um...
- Max... - Nora...
- I know that you feel you have a certain stature on the board
because of your recent move to chairperson but--
- My father handed over
a multi-million dollar hedge fund to me
and I nearly doubled its value in less than a year.
It's that same hedge fund
that allowed you to build this company.
People, the board, me.
I am thirsty for a Nora Winters column.
Now look, we have run all of the online data
and we have found a partner with some stellar potential.
One that's gonna help bring readers
into this new target demographic.
Have you ever heard of "Take 2 Heart"?
Oh, Nora, get out from under that rock.
It's a revolutionary new dating app
that pushes people out of their comfort zone
and into situations
they wouldn't normally find themselves in,
to meet people the old-fashioned way,
face to face.
- What does this have to do with Prism?
- Oh well, you know,
Christmas is the most romantic time of the year.
- Oh, it is. - What about Valentine's Day?
- It's too cliché. Christmas is magical.
It's cozy.
- Hmm.
- The program on Take 2 Heart's app
will be used to prove that Christmas is
the best time of year to fall in love.
And the person who is gonna test out this theory will be...
Drum roll, Christine. Nora Winters!
- Excuse me?
- So, you are gonna follow Take 2 Heart's multi-step plan
on how to fall in love.
And while doing so, you're gonna create a series of columns
to be posted on the Prism site,
with some exclusive content along the way.
Romance and Christmas poll very high
with this new demographic
and you poll very high with the current demographic,
so it's a win-win for everyone. - Hmm.
Except me.
(laughs awkwardly)
Oh!
I'm not doing a dating app
and I'm not writing a dating column.
- You don't really have a choice.
- It's my company.
- No, it's a public company,
of which my hedge fund owns the majority of voting shares.
(clicks tongue)
Okay, look, this-this is a fun and engaging idea,
however, if you really do wanna go after this new demographic,
I'm sure that there are other ways.
- Nora, your way is costing us.
- And if I don't do this?
- Hypothetically, the board could vote you out
as CEO and put in someone else who's willing
to do what it takes to ensure the future of Prism.
- Are you serious, Max?
- Your way is not working, Nora.
- Let's put it to a vote.
All those in favor of me doing this silly,
likely momentary dating app.
- All opposed?
I'm gonna send over everything you need to get started.
Take 2 Heart would like to start publishing articles
by Wednesday.
- That's two days!
- Well, Christmas is only two weeks away!
Time is of the essence. I, for one, am looking forward
to seeing what you create. Come on, Christine.
(sighs)
(chuckles)
(soft music)
The Take 2 Heart steps for success.
(joyful music)
- Okay, so you just stand like, right like that. Good?
- You do realize I can't sing, right?
- That's okay, that's okay.
Sandy will balance out the altos.
You're just here to sort of balance out visually.
- Okay, thanks. Ugh...
This Take 2 Heart thing is just so much!
Adley, they want me to stage my own meet cute.
That's insane!
- Well, how else are you supposed to fall in love?
- I'm gonna write a great article
and make everyone think I'm falling in love.
I'm just gonna write it. Nobody's gonna know.
- Or you could actually put yourself out there again.
- No. - Just saying.
- What I need to do is I need to find someone
to fake fall in love with.
- You seen a romantic comedy. All you have to do
is spill your hot cocoa on someone, and boom,
you got a meet cute. - Or a second-degree burn.
- Ah, shoot. It's Clark.
He's just running things down at the bakery.
Hi, honey! Yeah. Oh.
(sighs)
- Hey, Reader, so I know it's been a while
but I think this is all insane
and what did I get myself into?
Ah! What am I doing?
(light music)
Okay, it's not real. None of it's real.
Just do the meet cute.
Make the board happy and keep your job
from a whiny little nepo baby. Hmm.
Oh! Oh, I can't...oh...(sighs)
(hands clap slowly)
- Wow, I mean uh, that's... you nailed that.
- Excuse me?
- That meet cute
that you just tried to stage for yourself?
- I don't know what you're talking about.
- Right, no, it's a, it's a classic.
I've only ever seen it in movies, though.
I've never actually seen it in real life.
- Again, I don't know what you're talking about.
- So you were just trying to pour piping hot cocoa
on some poor, unsuspecting stranger?
That's... that's almost worse! - No! It was... for work.
(laughs) - Why is that funny?
- No, I just... Ah, that's good.
- Well, it's too bad I didn't choose you.
- Hmm, yeah. Yeah. Huge, huge bummer.
Look, whatever it is you were trying to do meet someone there,
I hope it works out for ya.
- Okay, I wasn't. I wasn't trying... I'm not...
Oh, whatever.
- Is everything okay? - Oh.
- What happened to you? (gasps)
Wait, did you?
- Yeah. Yeah, I did, and it was a huge fail.
- Oh, by the way, (clears throat)
Lola wanted to come straight to you from college,
so would it be okay if you brought her
to dinner tonight? - Oh! Of course,
I can't wait to see her. - Okay, great. Okay!
- Okay. - It's go time.
There you go, first page.
- Hmm, well you remember I'm miming.
- Yes.
■ A merry Christmas ■
■ We wish you a merry Christmas ■
■ And a happy new year ■■
(Lola): Hey, Nora?
Hello? (Nora): Lola!
I didn't hear you come in! - Hey!
(Nora laughs) Oh!
- Oh, oh! - Okay, wait, wait, wait.
- I hope nothing in there was breakable.
(screaming excitedly) I missed you so much!
- I missed you too, aunt Nora. Wait.
So this thing with Take 2 Heart seems cool.
- What?
- You dating, using their program...
- Wait, how do you know that?
- Oh, I mean, it's all over the socials.
I was just looking at it. Right here.
- Huh!
"Nora Winter trust Take 2 Heart
to fall in love before Christmas."
Wow.
- There's something wrong?
- Uh... No, nothing.
Okay, we should go. - Yes.
- Your mom will not be thrilled if we are late for dinner.
- No, especially giving your track record
of family dinners recently. - Okay, don't bring that up.
I'll help you carry these presents.
- Okay. Thank you.
- Oh! You got it? - Yep!
(laughing softly)
(Clark): Wait, you're doing what?
- It's called "How to Fall in Love by Christmas".
- That sounds like so much fun.
And you've been so focused on your work.
- You haven't dated anyone
for like, as long as I can remember.
- I have been a tiny bit busy.
- This will be really good for you.
Get you out of your shell, into new experiences.
- Yeah, and if you really do fall in love--
- Okay, it's just the name of the series.
- But it wouldn't be the worst thing.
I mean, just have a little fun, sis. It's Christmas.
- I saw the invites to the fundraiser
and they look great.
- Well, Lola designed it.
- Oh. How's the foundation doing?
- Well, uh, the invites
for the charity event all went out.
- What was that? - What?
- That look?
- There was no look.
- Okay, you always play with your earring
when you're not telling the truth.
- Just tell her, Mom. - Tell me what?
(chuckles nervously)
Well, I don't know if you've seen
the foundation's financial report.
- I have been preoccupied.
- We've been a little overextended this year
and uh, you know,
with the after school baking classes.
- And the free seniors' programs.
- And other charity donations, we might be in the red.
- How much in the red?
- From what I've gathered, redder than a poinsettia.
- But we always find a way to bounce back.
And the bakery is humming along
and I'm not gonna let this stop us
from making as much money as possible
at the charity fundraiser. - Which we will.
- Okay.
So, your mom tells me
that you have been taking a patisserie class.
- Oh my gosh! Yes! Yes!
(soft music)
- Okay, so cool news. Did you see the photos
from that recent billionaire's space trip?
Amazing, right?
The guy who shot it just moved to town,
like literally just got here,
and we hired him to photograph this series.
- What? Why?
- Because his fans are a totally different demo
than the readers of Prism and the users of Take 2 Heart,
so it's kind of like this perfect Venn diagram
of new potential readers. - Okay,
do we really need a photographer?
I mean, I think my writing speaks for itself.
- No, not in this day and age of short attention spans
and visual media. We need pics.
But like cool, edgy, shareable pics,
that are likely to get stellar impressions.
Plus, Take 2 Heart wants to make sure
you're actually going for it
and really holding up your end of the bargain.
Hey, uh Jack, can you come in here, please?
This photographer's incredible. You're gonna love him.
- Uh...
(light music)
- You.
- And you.
- You two know each other?
- Uh, no. No, we-- - We met.
Yesterday.
When she tried to stage her own meet cute.
- Okay, no uh, we kinda met. We didn't really meet, meet.
- We definitely met.
- What's my name?
(sighs) See, we didn't meet.
- What is your name?
- Nora. - Ah, cute.
- What a weird thing to say. Especially to a CEO.
- This is kinda stellar, right?
You guys already have natural chemistry.
- Oh, no, no, we don't. - No, I try
to have chemistry with everyone I meet, so.
- Right. Uh, okay, so, Jack,
you are going to capture Nora's journey to love
by showing the magic of the season.
People love love and people love Christmas.
People love Nora Winters.
- I think that we should keep my dates anonymous.
I mean, if we keep the guys anonymous
then I think there's a higher probability
that I will make a connection with someone
who isn't dating me for the wrong reason.
- Yes, that is why we pay you the big bucks. I dig it.
Okay, so Jack you are going to capture Nora's face,
in that stellar style of yours,
and keep the guys obscured and anonymous.
All right!
I am very excited to see what you two cook up.
- Hmm, I'm free now. You wanna get started?
- Uh, yeah. Yes.
I just, I have to um...
Find my wallet.
Uh, so I will see you back here soon.
- I got a signed Sammy Sosa rookie card.
You wanna see it?
- Uh, sure.
- What do I do?
He saw me stage my own meet cute.
- You're blowing this way out of proportion.
- Adley, he slow clapped.
- All right, it's not ideal.
Oh shoot, I gotta run.
Baking for the fundraiser is in full swing.
I love you. I'll talk to you later, okay?
- Oh. Ugh. Oh!
- You find it?
- My wallet. Uh...
No, it's probably in my purse.
We uh, have a lot of work to do. We should probably get started.
- Sure.
(jazzy music)
- So, the way I see it, I will meet someone,
we will go on a few festive dates,
get in the holiday spirit, and then we can end
with this fundraiser that my family does every year
that benefits my mother's bakery and her charitable foundation.
The fundraiser could serve as the climax to our column.
Wrapping up our magical love story with a bow,
and call it a day.
- I think that sounds perfect.
Unrealistic, but perfect.
- Perfect's what I'm going for.
- Okay. We'll come back to that.
Um, my vision for this series is high art.
Raw, alter-realism.
- We need it to feel romantic.
We want the reader to really believe
that I am actually falling in love.
- Do you plan on not actually falling in love?
- No one has to know. We just need them to feel
like I'm falling in love.
- It feels a bit deceptive.
- Think of it like writing beautiful fiction.
And now, the way I see the style is say,
frame it like a classic romance movie.
Give the people something aspirational.
- Hmm. We need real, not fake aspiration.
- Well, it's not fake.
- But you just said you don't actually plan
to fall in love, which, for the record,
I don't support. (sighs)
- So, I say we go in the opposite direction.
We go for drama, high impact.
You put yourself out there, you get hurt. Real. Raw.
- You actually think I could fall in love?
- I think you have a better chance at doing so
if you come at it with an open mind.
I mean, what are you afraid of? - I'm not afraid of anything.
Except sharks. Uh, and storm drains.
- Right. So...
We follow the "Back to Square One" plan
from Take 2 Heart and we should be set.
- What is that?
- It's for people who wanna put themselves out there
but haven't dated in a while.
- What makes you think I haven't dated in a while?
Oh.
(chuckles)
- Anyway, I-I have an idea. Should we get started?
- We are on a tight deadline but I uh, am sure that I...
Yes, I have back-to-back meetings today
so, how about tomorrow morning?
- Great. - Great.
- Fine. - Fine.
(sighs)
(joyful music)
(cellphone chimes)
- Hey, Sara.
This is huge for both you and the agency.
- Yeah. Yeah, we'll see.
Not sure how real this is gonna be.
on the proposed exhibition at the Smithton White Gallery?
with this announcement, I do have some news.
Prism's rival, Level Eleven,
- Why?
- Because they're super competitive with each other.
And Level Eleven is looking to bring on someone full time.
Ever since they saw the post about you
working with Nora Winters,
they have been chomping at the bit.
You crush this and you could have
more offers than you know what to do with.
- Then maybe Smithton White will give us a second look.
I will follow up with them soon.
(soft music)
- "Dear Reader,
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year.
But what if it was also
the most wonderful time of the year
to fall in love?"
Blech.
Stay tuned to see
if the holiday meet cute
is true
or a work of fiction.
(sighs)
(soft music)
(Nora sighs)
Well, just --
(elevator chimes)
You're late. - Oh, time is just a construct.
- And infuriating. - One of my better qualities.
- Right. - Look, I'm sorry.
My nephew is staying with me for the holidays.
He lost his shoes.
(scoffs) - Anyway, you're right.
I should've let you know I was running,
literally, running behind.
- Hmm.
- Name's Kyle. He's my half-sister's son.
He loses everything.
Do you wanna know where his shoe was?
On the ceiling fan. How does a 5th grader
get his shoe on a ceiling fan in the first place?
- Okay, I believe you. Kind of.
Let's go. - After you.
(light music)
- This is the surprise? I love this place.
- You've been here before?
Well, then it doesn't fit the brief.
- Oh, I think it's perfect. - Huh.
Let the mingling begin.
(jazzy music)
- And you have how many cats?
(camera shutter snaps)
- Uh no, I-I don't think I could see myself
living in a bunker full time. Hmm.
(camera shutter snaps)
And that's um...
whose hair?
(■■)
This isn't working. - I don't disagree with you.
How many times have you been
at this Christmas market over the years?
- Quite a few. - Exactly.
The Take 2 Heart step says
to meet someone outside your comfort zone.
This is, well, it seems to be well within your comfort zone.
- You think that's the reason
that I'm not meeting anybody here.
- I think you're not following the instructions on the app.
Look, I know you said you're gonna write fiction
but isn't fiction better if it's based in reality
just a little bit?
- What would you suggest?
(soft rhythmic music)
- Ha, I didn't know they had skating in here.
This is the same place that my family
holds their Christmas fundraiser every year.
- Okay. We need a new place. - Oh, no.
No, I can confidently say
that skating is outside of my comfort zone.
- Perfect. And the light's great in here.
Well, go rent some skates and get out there.
You only have a few days left to fall in love, right?
- Uh-huh.
(■■)
- Are you gonna be okay?
- Yeah. Yeah, just uh, ha, need to get my sea legs.
- Huh.
(rhythmic music)
(Nora): I got this. Ha. - You sure?
- Just get your shot.
(■■)
Huh, you've got great technique.
(camera shutter snaps)
(indistinct chatter)
(sighs)
(■■)
Hey, those are some serious skates.
- I totally agree.
- Are they custom? - Yes.
- Oh, neat. Where'd you get 'em?
- Uh-huh.
I'll meet you guys later.
(sighs)
Oh! - Oh!
- Oh, I'm... I'm so sorry. - No, it's fine. Are you okay?
- I am. - Great.
(light music)
Ooh! Sorry. - Ooh! I got you.
(camera shutter snaps)
(Nora): Oh, we're doing good.
Thanks for skating with me.
(Steve): It's not bad. (camera shutter snaps)
(laughs)
- That was surprisingly fun.
I'd love to do it again sometime.
- Well, I'm actually seeing someone.
So, have a merry Christmas.
(Jack): Well, that could've gone better.
- Yeah, right? Ouch.
- Yeah, he was never into you. - Why did he skate with me then?
- 'Cause he was just trying to be nice.
You were kinda desperate.
- I am not desperate.
I'm not that desperate.
- But the photos look great.
I'm gonna grab something from the snack bar.
You want anything? - No.
I'm just gonna return these skates.
I'll meet you back here.
(light music)
- Is this seat taken?
- Oh, no not taken in the slightest.
- Have you been here before?
- Uh, first time. You? - First time.
- Yeah, not as brave as I was as a kid.
- Right? - Yeah. Fear of falling.
- None at all. - Oh, no.
(both laugh)
- Leo.
- Oh, uh, Nora. Nice to meet you.
- This might sound a little crazy,
but it's the holidays, right?
Would you like to get a drink sometime?
- That doesn't sound crazy at all.
Um, I would love that.
My number's on the back.
Um, just text me and we'll set something up.
- Cool. It was nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you too, Leo.
Ah!
- Now, that's what I'm talking about.
- Oh! What? - Is that him already?
Ah, that's a good sign.
- Yeah, he asked me out for tomorrow.
- Great! Still think you need backup.
- What? Why? He just...
He just asked me out.
- You need insurance this series will work, right?
So, humor me.
A former colleague of mine
is having a Christmas mixer tonight.
Come by, have a drink.
Meet someone who could be your backup
in case option one here isn't actually the one.
- Okay, well, I don't believe in the one.
- Says the woman famous for writing a dating column.
Huh.
I'll pick you up at 8:00.
(gentle music)
- Dear Reader,
I am surprised to report
that the holiday meet cute might have worked.
I met someone out of my comfort zone.
We'll call him Mr. L.
Will he be the romantic connection
that this writer is seeking this holiday season,
or will he be
the proverbial lump of coal in my stocking?
(chuckles)
(Olivia):
- It's going fine. I mean, you've signed the kid up
for enough holiday activities to fill his whole winter break.
- Well, that's the idea to keep him entertained
and you sane.
I know how hard it can be moving to a new city.
- And how are things at the hospital, Superwoman?
- Chaotic and short-staffed.
- Well, they're lucky to have you.
- Oh, I'm sorry. They're paging me.
I gotta run. But um...
I'm gonna text you my Christmas plans
and I'll let you know if I can make it, okay?
- Sounds good. - I love ya, bye.
(joyful music)
(sighs)
(Adley chuckles) - What?
- Did you forget how to roll out dough?
- It's been a while since rolling dough
is part of my day-to-day activities.
- Uh-huh, I can tell.
So, I went online and I saw Jack,
and he is cute!
And single.
- And mildly infuriating and full of himself.
- But I saw the post. You said you met someone.
- Yeah, in theory.
As long as the board and Take 2 Heart
believe I'm really falling in love,
who cares if I fluff it up a little bit.
They want a good story, I'm gonna give 'em a good story.
(cellphone vibrating) Ugh.
Hey, Max, what can I do for you?
- Take 2 Heart just sent notes on your article.
That roller rink bit, that was cute, on brand,
and they loved that fail with the first guy.
But they do have some tweaks.
- Oh, do they?
I know that you and I don't always see eye to eye,
but I am on your team here.
and for the crossover of users to happen,
I need to know what you're feeling.
Not just what's happening.
Give me the old Nora Winters.
Okay? I gotta bounce.
- Oh.
- I agree with him.
I think you really gotta open up if this is gonna work.
- How many of these snowmen cookie
do we have to make?
- For the fundraiser, about 100.
- Hmm.
- What, are you getting soft on me?
- I admit, I am a bit out of practice.
(rhythmic music)
(Jack): Hey, guys! - Hi!
- Hey!
(scoffs) - Uh.
- Oh!
- Hey, how you doing?
(phone buzzes)
(cellphone chimes)
(clicks tongue)
(exhales)
Hey, uh, I just need to do a quick lap.
- Uh, sure, yeah. Yeah. Whatever.
Do you whatever you need to do. - Are you sure?
I just don't wanna bail on you since you don't know anyone.
- You're not bailing. Not at all.
- Why are you acting weird? - I'm not acting weird.
Not, not me, no. Not weird.
- Okay.
Meet back here in 20?
- 10-4, good buddy.
(chuckles) - Yeah, that was weird.
(light music)
- Oh! Oh, I'm so sorry.
Um, I-I didn't know anybody was in here.
- I'm Geoffrey.
(soft music)
- Nora.
(chuckles)
- And I never played another game
of mini golf again in my life.
(both laugh)
It just flew right out of his hands.
It was incredible.
(laughing)
(gentle music)
(chuckling)
(cellphone chimes) Excuse me.
Uh, I am so sorry.
I'm gonna have to go. - Okay.
- But I would love to take you out sometime.
You know, if you'd like.
- I would love that.
Have you ever been to Gregson's Christmas Market?
- No. But it sounds magical.
- Oh, it is.
(chuckles)
(camera shutter snaps)
(Nora laughs)
(jazzy music) (indistinct chatter)
- It is so nice to meet you. - Oh, you too.
(chuckles)
(sighs happily)
Jack.
Jack!
- Oh, excuse me.
So, it looks like you found
a very photogenic insurance policy, I see.
(Nora): Oh, aren't you sneaky.
That's fantastic. We can definitely use that.
Which leads me to, I should go home.
- I'll walk you. - I am all the way across town.
- Ah, I love the subway.
- Okay.
(soft music)
(Jack): So, this fundraiser thing.
- Oh, well, my parents started it, um,
to raise money to give back to the community.
Uh, they offered all these free programs,
baking lessons for kids, senior events.
And so now, my sister,
she still does the thing once a year,
and the funds that they raise, well,
it pretty much covers the whole thing.
I used to be really involved but as Prism grew,
I just couldn't juggle it all.
- Sounds important. Look, I have some ideas
for dates that I wanna run by you
and I think they're fully Take 2 Heart approved.
How about bowling?
(laughs)
- No.
I do not think bowling is on brand for Prism.
How about... volunteering at a soup kitchen?
- Ugh, terrible idea.
But I do fully support the cause.
- Hmm. - What about Christmas karaoke?
- Absolutely not.
(sighs)
We are gonna have to settle this like adults.
- All right.
(laughs)
- That's your version
of settling something like an adult?
- Yeah. Isn't it yours? - On three?
- On three.
- One, two, three.
A-ha! (chuckles)
Christmas market it is. It's festive,
it has amazing lighting, so you'll like that.
Plus, we already know our way around the place.
It'll be the perfect date.
This is me.
(soft music)
Thank you for getting me home.
- Happy to.
- Meet me tomorrow morning at the bakery?
- Sounds like a plan.
(■■)
- Who is that?
- That's a woman I'm working with.
- She's pretty.
I like...
That one.
- Yeah, me too, little man.
- Can I call Mom before bed?
- Oof, she's probably still at work
but we can give her a try.
- Adults are always at work.
- How about this?
I have to visit a Christmas tree farm tomorrow.
What do you say you play hooky and come with me?
We could even start the day with all you can eat
pancakes at the diner.
All right.
(soft music)
(lips smacking) - Dear reader,
this writer can confirm for you that, yes,
people are way more willing to be open to you
if you put yourself out of your comfort zone.
But is it the holiday season or...
is it just that I am finally
putting myself out there for the first time
in a very long time?
Hmm.
(cellphone pings)
(cellphone chimes)
(sighs)
(bell on door jingles)
- So, I have a plan. - Okay.
- I might have told everyone
that you were working with the space photographer guy
and that he's gonna be at the fundraiser.
And that Prism is gonna do a write-up on the bakery.
And that if people come to the Christmas charity event
that they could maybe get a chance
to be featured in your column.
- Well, that is not a bad plan,
I just wish you'd asked me before you told the whole town.
(Jack): Okay, yes, thank you.
And if anything changes, please just let us know.
- Hey. Hi! You must be Kyle.
I'm Nora. Nice to meet you.
- Hi. And you must be Jack, the famed Jack.
- Uncle Jack and I went for pancakes this morning
before the apartment went under water.
- What?
- It was a small leak turned into a literal flood.
Yeah, we don't know when we can get back in.
And I am currently on the hunt for a hotel room for us,
but as it's close to Christmas--
- You can stay with us. - Adley.
- What? I mean, we're just up the road
and we've got plenty of room at the metaphorical inn.
- Do you have a Christmas tree? - A big one.
- I'm sure they have other offers.
- Well, actually, we don't.
- Uncle Jack, can we? Please?
- From what I've read online,
you're relatively new to the city, so...
- Are you a stalker now?
- I am new to the city
and my family's all out west, so...
- No one should be without their family
during the holidays.
I insist. Okay?
Plus, I could use some help baking cookies for Santa.
It was very nice to meet you, Kyle and Jack.
Nora will give you my address and I'll see you soon.
- Well, your sister is very generous.
- That she is.
We should go.
(light music)
(Jack): Well, that looks like fun.
You wanna join them?
All right.
So, where's your guy, Option A?
- His name is Leo and he is no longer an option.
- So, I was right. You did need insurance.
Wait, does that mean no one is coming?
- Geoffrey was gonna come
and he asked for a raincheck too.
- Can we at least look at the trees, please?
- I do still need content.
- But your date's not here.
- I don't have to actually go on a date to write about a date.
Fiction, remember?
What do you say we try to find the tallest Christmas tree?
(Nora chuckles)
(light music)
- Flash cards? Oh, you did not! - They help me stay organized.
- For a date? - For the column.
(sighs mockingly)
- How is a woman like you single?
I mean, you are incredibly successful,
conventionally attractive. - Oh, thanks.
- I meant that as a compliment. - Okay.
Um, well, actually, I was married.
Briefly. Long time ago.
To a fantastic guy.
But it was right when Prism was getting some traction
and I wanted to grow that,
and he wanted to move to a farm,
and have a big family, and live off the land and yeah,
we really loved each other, but we just weren't a good fit.
So, after that,
Prism started to take off and...
And what about you? Have you ever been married?
- Uh, no. No.
Engaged, twice. - Hmm.
- Yeah, both times, I literally put everything ahead of her
and it cost me everything.
It's part of the reason for the career change.
- I mean, life's too short.
I uh, I want to experience as much love and joy as I can
while I'm here.
Do you miss writing?
- Uh, sometimes, I guess.
But I don't miss bearing my soul on the internet,
only to be trolled for it.
- Says the woman writing a dating column.
- No, that was not my choice.
I just... I need the readers to believe
that I am falling in love,
and then, the board won't vote me out of CEO.
- Whew, no pressure. - Ha, no, none at all.
- Isn't it perfect? We need it.
- Kyle, why did you pick this tree?
- 'Cause it's tiny and funny looking.
And I was worried everybody would want
the big, fluffier trees.
And I didn't want this one to be lonely.
So, I think we should take it home.
Do you think you sister would like this Christmas tree?
- Kyle, I think she would love it.
- Yes!
(laughs)
How long is he staying with you?
- Uh, until the new year. My half-sister, Olivia,
she's a single mother ER doctor back in Boston,
and uh, well, she needed a little help this season,
so I offered to take Kyle for a few weeks.
- Oh, that's nice of you.
- Well, it's the least I can do. She's the one saving lives.
- Well, if she comes to town,
she is more than welcome to the fundraiser.
- I'll extend the invite. Thank you.
- Uncle Jack,
can we get hot cocoa after this?
- I would never turn down hot cocoa.
- Yes.
(joyful music)
- All right, I just finished my last gift
for the Michaelson family.
Anyone need help?
- I just started on the Smiths' gifts.
- Well, give me one.
- So, do you guys do this every year?
Sponsor this many families?
- Well, Nora actually started the tradition.
- Oh, we started it together.
- So, Jack, why don't you tell us about yourself?
We know you're a photographer and your photos are wonderful.
- Thank you.
Uh, it was actually quite a career change.
- Well, what did you do before? - Corporate finance.
- Hmm. - Yeah, I uh,
worked for the same company for three decades.
But my grandfather, Franklin Peterson,
he was a photographer.
- He did wildlife photography, right?
- Taught me everything I know.
- But you went to corporate finance anyway?
- I took a safer route.
But one day, it was like I woke up
and I realized that my life was flying by
and I hadn't done all the things
that I really wanted to do.
I was too afraid to do.
So, I quit.
I packed my bags, I bought a new camera,
and I travelled around the world taking photographs
of all those places I'd seen in screensavers.
- Hey, that's pretty adventurous.
- You wouldn't recognize me in my finance days.
- You like this version better?
- Most of the time. - Hmm.
- More so now.
- And the column is going well?
- It's uh...
- Off to... - A start.
(both laugh)
It's a solid start. - Okay.
- Um, I mean, I met a guy, and it's...
(cellphone pings) It's going well.
(chuckles)
(cellphone chimes)
- Oh, Nora, don't forget to stop by the train museum
to drop off the deposit for our space.
We have to get it in by 4:00 p.m.
or we lose the location. - Okay.
- Thank you.
(chuckling) (Lola): Night, Aunt Nora.
(soft music)
- So, what's the plan? 'Cause your guys keep bailing.
- My guys don't keep bailing, they keep rain-checking,
which based on my column, nobody would know.
So, well, kind of.
- What have you got to lose?
I mean, if you really put yourself out there?
- Nothing other than being mocked, ridiculed,
never taken seriously again.
- Well, I'm here to help. If you need me.
I mean, I know how much this series means to you,
so if I can help then I want to.
- You're gonna help me lie to my readers?
- I read that piece you wrote on Kyle and the tree.
That wasn't a lie.
And you encouraged us, dear readers...
(chuckles)
...to do a small act of kindness this holiday season.
So, consider this mine.
It is the most wonderful time of the year after all.
- Well, that is very kind.
Thank you.
And have a good night at my sister's house,
which will never not be weird.
(soft music)
(Nora): Dear Reader, Christmas is a few days away
and there is a new candidate, Mr. G.,
who after a bumpy start,
I am finally going to get to spend
some one-on-one time with.
Now, I'm not saying that this writer
is no longer a skeptic, because I can assure you,
I still am, but...
(sighs)
Be honest. Okay.
Christmas can be a challenging time.
For me, it is.
(sighs)
This experiment has offered me more bites of the apple,
if you will,
than I have had in a long time.
Well, will that lead to love?
That is yet to be determined.
(soft music)
- Okay, everybody, listen up, all right?
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen,
to the annual Winters Family snowman building contest!
Unfortunately, Clark got stuck at the bakery,
so Kyle, you and Lola
are gonna be against Jack and Aunt Nora,
and I am gonna be the ref.
Whoever builds the best snowman,
with full facial features, wins.
- And for the record, I never lose.
- Ooh! I like that attitude.
- Okay, on your mark, get set, go!
(all giggling)
(Adley): Perfect. (Kyle): All right.
(grunts)
- Hmm, pretty good, pretty good. - Let go. Right here.
- Perfect. On the top? (Kyle): Uh, yeah.
- I think we have buttons in here somewhere.
- Looking good, guys.
(overlapping excited chatter)
- Uh...
(Kyle): Okay, okay, look. (Lola): Don't touch it.
(laughing)
- Nice try. - Nice try.
Gotta stable it, too.
(Kyle): Yeah. - Aunt Nora's a thief!
(Kyle): Uh-oh, oh, where's the other--
Oh, there it is.
- Ah! (Adley): You lost your hat!
- No! - Okay, I think I'm set, okay.
- And...
Time's up.
- Yeah!
- Hmm.
The winner is...
...Kyle and Lola. - Yes! Yes!
- Good job!
- You two are the winners, you get to open
the Christmas presents first on Christmas morning!
- Yeah!
- You just picked it 'cause it's a baker.
- No, no. - You know what?
You guys only won because we let them.
- Yeah, okay.
(all laughing)
- Can we call it even?
(Nora): I got her this time. - You totally got me!
- I'm going low. You go high. - Okay, I'm going high.
(all cheering indistinctly)
(Nora): Right in the chest. Oh!
- Really well. See for yourself.
- High five! - Oh, she's done! She's done!
- Oh, that looks fun.
Listen, I don't think I'm gonna be making it down tonight.
- Come on, we still have a few days left until Christmas.
- Yes, and I'm gonna try to make it work
but we're gonna need a Christmas miracle.
We're really short staffed.
- Well, don't worry.
Kyle's in good, very festive hands.
- Switch. - Oh that's it.
- Can we call it even?
- You look happy.
- You know what? I am.
And I think I wanna make this a family tradition.
- What, sleeping over
at your co-worker's sister's house?
- Uh, no.
Us spending family time together.
I feel like we're seriously lagging
in the family traditions department.
- Yeah, I would like that. (cellphone pings)
Oh, listen, I gotta go. Love ya. Bye!
- Come on, Sis.
Oh, nice one.
- Winning snowman! - Cheese!
Hey, Kyle, uh, do you wanna come with me to the bakery?
We're meeting my dad to finish up some baking
for our booth at the fundraiser.
(cellphone chimes)
- Uncle Jack, can we go too?
- Uh...
- Oh, um, I've got something else I've gotta do.
- Nora, don't forget to drop off the deposit at the train museum.
Larry is gonna meet you there at 4:00.
- Okay, I'll see you later. - Come on, kiddo.
- Bye.
- She cares, Mom. - I know.
I just wish she'd be a bit more present, is all.
You know, holidays are about spending time with family.
Not trying to cram in as much as work as possible.
- I know.
(soft music)
- Okay, Max, what is going on?
- You might wanna sit down for this.
- Oh.
- I know this whole
how to fall in love by Christmas thing
is kinda your worst nightmare. - Uh-huh.
- But I think it's kinda great.
You and Jack, you're creating something that's unique,
compelling, and kinda beautiful.
(light music)
- Why do you look like you're gonna pass out?
- Because I don't think it's enough.
It's the board, Nora.
CEO evaluation.
They're putting measures in place to vote you out.
I guess the Take 2 Heart deal is a bit shaky
after the low engagement.
- Why are you telling me this?
- Because I don't agree with the direction
they wanna take Prism in.
- Yeah, of course. So, what do you think?
- These are just phenomenal.
Some of your best work yet, Jack.
- Well, I'm glad the photography's authentic
because not everything is.
- What do you mean?
- This whole falling in love thing.
I don't know how real it is.
- Well, with work like this, there is no doubt
Prism is gonna be offering you that photography contract.
Get you that home base.
- When I said that, I meant a gallery,
not another website.
- Another website pays quite a lot of money.
- I don't wanna give up on the gallery.
- I'm gonna keep working on it.
In the meantime,
you keep killing it like this and you are going to have
with Level Eleven right now. Talk soon.
Hi. Yeah, this is Sara Miller.
Look, I have some information
I would just love to share with you
about Jack's assignment with Nora Winters over at Prism.
Apparently, there is some fabrication going on.
- Hmm. So, what do we do?
- We find a way to prove to the board
that their motion shouldn't go forward.
- Haven't they already made up their minds?
- They still need a majority vote.
Christine, she's on the fence.
Nora, we can fix this.
And the way we're gonna do it is through your column.
(sighs)
(soft music)
(sighs)
(cellphone pings)
- Hmm.
I need some advice.
Can you meet me at the Christmas market?
Hot cocoa's on me.
(soft music)
So, Take 2 Heart
isn't thrilled with the content and the Prism board
is actively talking about replacing me.
- Okay.
Have you ever done a SWOT analysis before?
- Uh, strength, weaknesses,
opportunities, threats.
Um, yeah, I've done one for my business
but I've never done it for myself.
- Okay. Strengths as a CEO.
- Uh...
I...
am hardworking, trustworthy, independent.
I founded a company and grew it to what it is today.
- And your weaknesses?
- Uh...
I can be...
...narrow-minded,
to a fault.
(sighs)
You know,
we spend our whole lives
trying to be something,
trying to do something,
trying to achieve something.
And I mean, in the end...
...this is all that matters. This...
This old-fashioned human connection.
- Which, I would say, is your opportunity.
- And my threat?
Hmm.
If I don't do this,
everything I built, my lifestyle brand,
by women, for women, to empower women,
is just gone.
You know?
I wouldn't even mind bringing in the younger readers,
I just don't wanna lose the connection
we have with the ones that are already there.
- Well, I think we're looking at another opportunity here.
I know it's scary to put yourself out there
but think of all the women who could relate
to your journey of opening up your heart again.
Partnership with Take 2 Heart, or not.
- Uh.
So, I dug a little deeper on your work.
- Oh yeah? - Hmm.
- What'd you think? - Hmm.
You have a very unique eye.
- Was that a compliment?
- It was more of a statement.
(laughs) - Was that a laugh?
- Um, more of a positive emotional reaction.
(both laugh)
Oh.
- Look, I... I know this isn't easy
but you're embracing the challenge.
And I think if you lean into the Christmas spirit
just a little bit more, you might find
exactly what you're looking for.
(soft music)
Hmm. Whoa, that's, that was...
- Oh. (laughs)
Oh, no. - Yeah.
- No way. - Nope.
- That's like, I mean,
I didn't wanna kiss you and yeah,
I mean, you don't wanna kiss me.
- No, it -- - No, right. Gross.
- Gross.
(both chuckle)
What do you say, do you wanna,
do you wanna get outta here and grab a bite to eat?
- Oh, I, I'd love to
but I am having dinner with Geoffrey in an hour.
- A real date, huh?
Well, do you think I should photograph it?
Get some actual photos with the actual guy
for this new non-fiction version?
- Actually, I think I should fly solo on this one.
- You won't even know I'm there.
And this is kinda the reason for the series, after all.
(sighs)
- Okay. Okay, fine.
We're gonna be at Zini's at 8:00.
And um...
I-I won't see you there.
(laughs)
(sighs)
Oh, man.
(clears throat) Hey...
Thank you again for your help.
- Happy to.
- Hmm. All right. See ya soon.
- See ya.
(chuckles)
(soft music)
(sending a text)
(cellphone pings)
(sending a text)
(joyful music)
(Nora sighs)
(sighs)
- Dear Reader,
I wanna tell you a story about a person in my life.
We will call him Space.
Now, Space has really stepped it up for me
this holiday season
but he really helped me see
that the people that I always thought
were so much happier than I was during the holidays
were just letting themselves be happy.
They were leaning in to the magic of the season.
Which, dear reader,
is something I am going to try to do.
For real, this time.
(sighs)
Hmm.
Ahh.
(joyful music)
(Nora): Are you kidding me?
- I would never kid about something as serious
as radio show contests.
- It's just so wild. You won multiple prizes on air.
- Well, what can I say, I'm a lucky guy.
- Oh. - In more ways than one.
- Aw.
It was fun tonight. (Geoffrey): Yeah, I agree.
(camera shutter snaps) (Nora chuckles)
- Listen, my sister is having
this dinner thing at her house tomorrow
and I know we just started seeing each other but I was --
- I would love to go. - You would?
- Yes, I would.
(camera shutter snaps)
(soft music)
- Okay, so according to Adley's list,
we need to make custom ornaments
for all of the silent auction winners,
and she gave me a rough sketch of what they should look like.
- Do you guys always do this level of detail?
- We try to.
Actually, the last few years,
Adley really has had to shoulder most of it.
But she has done a fantastic job
keeping my mother's vision alive.
(cellphone vibrates) Oh.
Shoot. Sorry. - No, no, go ahead.
- Hello?
- Okay, so, good news and bad news.
I feel like you and Jack
are really starting to find your groove.
But Take 2 Heart wants to avoid any potential
girl falls in love with a guy right under her nose angle.
It's a little too convenient.
I'd stick with Mr. G., if I were you.
Lean into that. - Yeah, okay.
Um, I'm... I don't have feelings for Jack.
I mean, I mean, Space.
- Sorry, I can't really talk right now.
Chat soon. Bye.
- But...
Sorry about that.
- Should I uh, stick to photography?
(laughs)
You might wanna not quit your day job.
- Okay. I mean, it's -- - It's cute.
- It's like a tr-- - Oh, now it's a,
I see it's a tree. - There you go,
there's the tree. - Yeah, there's the tree.
(joyful music)
- We'll take care of it. We'll take care of it.
- I got the fancy ornaments.
(sighs) - You forgot.
- What? I... I forgot?
(gasps) Oh, the form!
Oh, Adley, I'm sorry. You know what?
I'll go talk to him. I've got my checkbook.
- No, no, no, I handled it.
- Oh. Okay, then we're good?
- No. No, we're not good, Nora.
(sighs) Look,
I know that Prism is important to you,
but you and I, we made a promise to Mom
to run this foundation together.
And sometimes it feels like I am the only one
who takes that promise seriously.
- Okay, Adley, you do this. You do this every time.
It's every time this idea that I abandoned the family,
or whatever, because didn't take over the bakery.
- That's kinda exactly what you did.
- You know what? You're right.
I did follow my passions and my dreams,
and they didn't involve making cookies.
But I am always there for you.
- Actions speak louder than words, Nora,
and your actions speak loud and clear.
(sighs)
- Everything okay? - Uh, no. Apparently not.
- She's just stressed. - Yeah, okay.
You should take those.
I should go. - No, hey, no.
I think quite the opposite.
I think you're very wanted here.
Come on.
(soft music)
- And I told him, "No, there's no way
we're gonna take that deal. My client deserves better."
Excuse me, pass the potatoes, please.
- You know, that reminds me of the time--
- And they did, they came up on their offer,
which of course, I always do.
You know, I say the client comes first.
That's my motto.
And then, of course, there was another time,
ooh, hold on here for a second, they got away,
and then, there was another time,
a client comes in from out of town...
...and you know, he says,
"Hey, I need you to do something, right?"
He comes in completely unannounced.
And you know. He says,
"I need you to take care of XYZ."
And I can't tell you what XYZ is, of course,
'cause that's completely confidential, but he says,
"Need it to be done, ASAP." So, and-and I did it.
You know, what can I say? I'm good at what I do.
You know what I mean? Client comes first.
(Nora): I'm glad you liked the potatoes.
- Oh, everything was wonderful.
The roast was a little dry,
but a trick my mother used to use,
she'd put just a little bit of water in the base of the tin.
Keeps everything nice and moist.
- Oh, well, I'll make sure I pass along the tip.
(chuckles)
Ooh.
(chuckles awkwardly)
- So, I will see you tomorrow.
I'm excited for the fundraiser.
- Oh, I'll see you there. - Okay.
(door opening)
(sighs)
- Don't say anything.
- It's late.
You should probably just stay here for the night.
Your room's already made up.
- You know what?
I should uh, I should put Kyle to bed.
- I don't know, I think I should--
- I just miss you.
I know that you have so much going on.
It's honestly so impressive.
- Well, look at you.
You have this beautiful family,
and this business that people love.
And every year, you throw this event
that actually makes a difference
in people's lives.
I mean, you're the one that's impressive.
And I'm sorry I don't tell you that enough.
And I miss you, too.
I love you.
(sniffs)
- Don't cry. (laughs)
I guess you should just uh, stay the night, then?
- Can I borrow some pajamas? - Yeah, I got lots.
So, Geoffrey...
He seems nice.
- Yeah, he is, I think.
I mean, we have a lot in common.
- Jack... he's a lovely guy.
- He's just a friend.
- I always thought that was a funny saying.
- What do you mean?
- I think a soulmate
is just a friend
you happen to have deeper chemistry with.
You know, the kind of friend your soul just knows.
- That is so cheesy.
- I know, I know, but I'm just saying, you know,
there's a lot of people out there that you'll have
a deeper chemistry with in your lifetime.
But not everyone will make you feel like home.
- Hmm.
(soft music)
(sighs)
(cellphone chimes)
- Sara? -
Level Eleven is sending over a job offer.
and they absolutely love it.
- Is that legal?
I mean, my work for Prism is owned by Prism, right?
- It's not like they're publishing it,
they're just using it to evaluate you.
Anyhow, there should be an offer coming soon.
Keep an eye on your email.
Gotta go. Bye.
(both sigh)
(sighs)
(groans)
(soft music)
(Nora): Ooh! What are you doing up?
- What are you doing up?
- I asked you first. (giggles)
Oh, I was having trouble sleeping.
Thought I'd get a midnight snack.
- Hmm. Chestnut?
- Don't mind if I do.
(breathes deeply)
- I wanted to edit some of the new photos.
This is one of my favorites.
- Hmm.
- I love how alive you look in these.
- You always shoot in black and white?
- It was my grandpa's style.
Said it got rid of anything superfluous.
- I like that.
- And this gallery placement that I'm trying to land,
it was the first gallery to feature his work
all those years ago.
Yeah, he loved that place.
- Hmm. I think it's really brave that you went for it.
- I just got tired of feeling like I wasn't doing
everything I could to live the life I loved.
- Hmm.
Life you love. Hmm.
I'm gonna take another chestnut.
(chuckles)
I'll see you in the morning?
- Night, Nora. - Night.
(soft music)
(■■)
So, Adley and Clark finished all the baking last night.
And they are at the museum setting up
and they want us to finish stuffing these gift boxes.
- You got it, boss.
- We wanna put one Christmas tree
and one gingerbread in each box.
- Okay. - Here's a glove.
- Thanks.
(cellphone pings) - Oh!
I've been waiting for this.
Oh.
- What's up? - It's from Max.
The board has scheduled a call for later today.
- That's not such a bad thing, is it?
- No, but the fit of that glove's a bad thing.
Um, why don't you take the boxes and I will touch the cookies.
- Deal. So, are you, are you really worried?
- I feel like this whole thing is manufactured.
Love can't be rushed.
I mean, if you plant a seed,
you don't get a plant the next day.
It has to grow. It takes time.
- Nora Winters, are you a romantic?
- No. No, of course not.
I just...
I don't know why I thought I could get away
with faking the whole thing.
No wonder the board's not happy.
I never used to write like this. - And why is that?
- Well, I used to be a different person.
You know, when I started writing,
I didn't think about what was gonna be
in the comments section, I just wrote what I felt
and pushed publish,
and never gave it a second thought.
We need more boxes.
- Well, that's what made you so successful.
- Yeah. But at some point,
as the site grew and grew and grew,
then you know what?
The scrutiny on me grew and grew and grew.
- I think you're admitting that you're afraid of something.
Before I took this assignment,
I went back and I read all your old writing.
And you're right, you're not the same.
You're better.
You, you're more thoughtful.
You come at things from a stronger point of view.
And look, I understand your concerns
but I don't think you actually have anything to be afraid of.
- I just don't wanna be a fraud.
- So, don't be.
If they want honest,
give them honest.
Look, tell the board and your readers
that Mr. Haircut,
or whatever anonymous name you gave Geoffrey,
is handsome and charming,
but you just don't feel it with him.
I mean, who cares if you don't actually
fall in love before Christmas?
- Well, that is the title of the series.
It would literally ruin it.
- Not if you're real.
What are you really feeling, Nora Winters?
(soft music)
- Because if, I mean, if you write about that,
I think you'll get your stellar content.
(chuckles)
Which I need.
- Cheers. (both laugh)
(soft music)
(cellphone chimes)
- Hey.
(Sara):
just offered you the full-time position!
They want you
at their holiday company party tonight
so they can introduce you to the team.
- But I'm in the middle of the assignment for Prism.
- Yeah, but you're finished that tomorrow
so you can just sneak out a few hours early.
- Well, who'd finish shooting Nora's series?
- Jack, did you hear the words that I'm saying?
Level Eleven.
Full-time position.
Big deal.
- Okay, well, where are we at with the gallery?
- Jack, you are being offered more money
than any client I've ever had in my entire career.
Why are you still thinking so small?
- You knew a gallery exhibition was always the goal.
- And it will be.
While you're crushing it at Level.
What time can I tell them you'll be there?
(soft music)
- No, I'm not going.
- Jack, don't be silly.
you took a chance on me all those years ago,
and I'll be forever grateful but I think...
I think it's time for me to focus on other things.
- Like what?
- A gallery exhibition. Time with loved ones.
Look, I just, I need a change.
Thank you for everything but I'm not bailing on Nora.
She need me.
This series means too much to her.
I'm not going.
- Wow.
- Whew.
(sighs happily)
(soft music)
- Look at you. That looks stunning.
- Thank you!
I actually just learned this new makeup tip.
You put the white in your water line
and then just like, a dash of glitter in your corner,
and it makes your eyes pop.
And then, you use this primer to smooth out your pores,
which you literally don't have, but I do.
- I didn't realize
that you knew so much about makeup.
- Hmm, trial and error.
- Listen, I know that you still have
another semester at school
but would you have any interest in writing for the site?
I mean, maybe doing a monthly roundup
of makeup products, tips you've learned,
that kinda thing? - Are you serious?
I'd love to. Writing for Prism
has been my goal since I was like, eight.
- Why didn't you ever say anything?
- I... I mean...
I guess I didn't think I had anything to say.
I mean, you're such a legend. - Oh.
- And I know you took a break from writing,
but this thing that you're doing
with Take 2 Heart, it's so cool.
And plus, you and Jack are like, the ultimate creative duo.
- Oh. (chuckles)
Well, he is... Talented.
- Hmm, and he definitely has a crush on you.
- Okay. - Mm-hmm.
(chuckling)
- So, tell me
whatever other magic makeup tricks you have.
- Oh! Okay.
(joyful music)
(Adley): Oh no! - Whoa, whoa! I got it!
- Oh no! Oh, gosh.
- Okay. - Oh, sorry.
I thought I was tall enough to reach the top.
- Oh, well, allow me. - Thank you.
- There you go.
- Look,
I know that Nora didn't intentionally invite you
to our little fundraiser
but we are all so glad that you and Kyle are here.
- Are you kidding? I'm honored to be here.
And you have a really special family.
And Nora, well, she's -- - She's pretty great.
(soft music)
Look, I don't mean to overstep,
but in my experience,
telling someone how you feel,
it's always a good idea.
- Hmm.
(■■)
- Oh, hey. Looks good.
(sighs) (cellphone pings)
(soft music)
What?!
- Everything is set up. - Wow!
Great set-up! (Clark): Nice work, Jack.
(Jack): Hi, guys.
- Yeah, looks good.
(Lola): Okay, Winters family, let's get this party started!
- Yeah! - Bye, see ya.
- So exciting!
(orchestral music)
(camera shutter snaps) - Magic. And you know what?
Here's a donation slip in case you wanna contribute
to the bakery's free programs that give--
Hey.
Uh, sorry, give back to the community.
In addition, I'll be giving away a free photography class
to all donors, thank you.
Hi, guys.
Yeah, if you can just... a little closer.
There we go.
- Hi. Thank you for coming.
- Oh, my pleasure. - Good to see you.
- Yeah, you too. Oh.
- Oh... yeah.
We're getting there, but you know...
It could be better. - Mm-hmm.
- Uh, well, let me show you... Oh, you remember.
(Geoffrey): Yeah, hi.
(Adley): Nice to see you. (Nora): Let me show you
the rest of the-- (Geoffrey): Certainly.
(surrounding chatter)
- Hey, Katy, it's Jack Paxton.
Yeah, it's been a while.
Hey, listen, is your company still looking to make
some donations before the end of the fiscal year?
Well, I think I might have the perfect charity for you.
Yeah.
That's so generous, thank you.
- I am telling you, it is wild, man.
Yeah. Well, that Nora Winters
is actually writing about me.
Well, yeah, because I'm Mr. G.
Well, yeah, of course, she's nice,
she's great, but you know,
but her name next to mine, this is huge.
Hey, tell you what,
see if you can get me an interview with The Post
and I can do one of those kinda you know,
tell-all kinda things.
Oh yeah.
Yeah, 'cause this'll be great for my business.
And you know what? They will eat this stuff up.
- Looks good, right? - Oh!
(cellphone pings) - Yeah, couple more down here.
- Max, hi. -
to call you on Christmas Eve but I wanted you
to hear it from me.
- Oh, is this about Jack and Level Eleven?
- Yeah, no, I heard,
but this is about you and the column.
I'm so sorry.
I just heard from the board.
thrilled with some recent developments.
I just sent you an email.
- "Nora Winters'
How to Fall in Love by Christmas series
was completely fake, an inside source says."
Wow.
- Any idea who the source is?
- Well, Jack, right? Who else could it be?
- I'm sorry, Nora. Merry Christmas.
- Hey, I was looking for you. - Oh, you were?
Were you gonna tell me?
What is this?
- I don't know but listen, Geoffrey, he's using you.
- Geoffrey's using me.
Ha, you would say that because you used me.
- That's not true.
- Oh, so you didn't basically rat me out
with the work that we did for my column
by selling it to a rival site for more money?
- That was my agent.
- And you didn't know that she was doing that?
So, you're just basically motivated by money
and this was all a lie.
- Says the woman totally comfortable
faking falling in love.
- Well, at least I'm trying to change.
Unlike you.
- You know what? Forget it.
This was a waste of time. - Yeah, it was a waste of time.
Why don't you just go have a great,
fun Christmas party at your new company.
(soft music)
- Everything all right?
- Uh, yeah.
(soft music)
- How're we doing?
- Um... might have to cut back a little.
- The foundation,
that's not what Mom would've wanted.
- Sometimes you just have to face the facts
that things don't always go your way.
- What's with you?
(sighs)
This whole silly thing,
this partnership with Take 2 Heart,
I just... I shouldn't have let myself get pushed into it.
- But you started writing and...
And you have real feelings for someone, yeah?
- Hey, there you are.
I have been looking for you everywhere.
Did you wanna go do the photo booth?
- Um... I...
Are you... Are you recording right now?
- Well, uh...
Well, yeah. I mean, but can you blame me?
Well, because you're Nora Winters
and I just thought it would be a good idea
if I had some proof.
- Proof?
- That I'm Mr. G.
- Why would you need proof?
- Because I am getting so much more investors
interested in my company
by mentioning you in the interviews.
- Interviews? - Yeah.
And I've got another one tomorrow.
I just wanna make sure I can, you know,
quote everything factually.
- Okay, wow. Um, uh...
I don't... I don't think this is gonna work out.
- What about your column?
- Uh...
- Nora, hold on. Wait!
- Geoffrey, um, I think...
I think it's time we excuse ourselves.
I'll just...
Just, just come this way, okay? - Ah...
- It's okay.
- Hey, buddy.
I think it's time to pack up our things and head out, okay?
Here.
(indistinct chatter)
- I was totally wrong about everything.
I mean, Geoffrey was so obvious.
I should've known what was going on there,
right away. - Sure, but Jack?
I mean, I've seen the way you two look at each other.
- Adley, he used me as a bargaining tool.
- No, he didn't.
No, Nora, last time I saw him,
he was doing everything he could to fundraise.
He did it.
Apparently, he knew people
who wanted to donate to that cause.
We're good.
- He left to go
to Level Eleven's Christmas party tonight.
- No, he didn't.
He fired his agent,
he turned down the job at Level Eleven.
I heard him. I heard him do it with my own two ears.
(exhales)
- Listen.
He lights you up in a way I haven't seen in years.
You two have something really special.
And I would think twice about letting it go.
(soft music)
(sighs)
(paper crinkling)
(gentle music)
(sighs)
- Hey, Max, um...
I'm gonna go live with one more piece.
- Yes, hi, I'd like
to book a hotel room for a few nights.
- Hey, where are you two headed?
Santa's coming here in a few hours.
This is the address I told him to go to.
- Mom! - Sorry,
I'm gonna have to call you back.
- It's a Christmas miracle. - But how?
- I had a little help from Nora and a little bit of luck.
The hospital was fully staffed. They didn't need me tonight.
(cellphone pings) - Sorry, one sec.
- Nora Winters, I think you just saved your job.
- What are you waiting for? Go!
- Yeah? - Yeah, go.
- Okay.
(hopeful music)
(cellphone pings)
- Did you read my post?
- I'm very impressed.
- Impressed enough to forgive me?
(soft music)
- It's bad luck not to kiss under the mistletoe.
- It's gross.
(laughs)
So, Jack Paxton,
in your professional opinion,
do you think that you can fall in love by Christmas?
- Absolutely.
Do you?
- Absolutely.
(■■)
Oh, look!
(chuckling) (Adley): You guys!
Look how beautiful. Aw.
You look very handsome together.
(soft music)
(joyful music)