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♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪
♪ Jingle all the way ♪
♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪
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♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪
♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪
♪ Jingle all the way ♪
♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪
♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪
♪ Dashing through the snow ♪
♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪
♪ O'er the fields we go ♪
♪ Laughing all the way ♪
♪ Bells on bobtails ring ♪
♪ Making spirits bright ♪
♪ What fun it is to ride and sing ♪
♪ In a sleighing song tonight ♪
♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪
♪ Jingle all the way ♪
♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪
♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪
♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪
♪ Jingle all the way ♪
♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪
♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪
♪ Jingle all the way ♪
♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪
♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪
(phone line ringing)
Woman: Hey, Hope. Is that you?
Yep. It's the first day of December,
and that means it's time.
Thank you for helping me get it to school.
You know how much this means to me.
- On my way. - Great. I'll see you soon.
Nate. (chuckling)
So glad you're here.
- So very, very glad. - Likewise.
- Please have a seat. - Thank you.
(chuckling)
I have to say,
it's so great to be back in Larchmont Falls.
Oh, that's right. You grew up here.
Yeah. It's always been my dream to move back here.
As you know, we haven't had a city manager
for a several months now,
which is why we brought you in so fast.
I mean, the Jingle Bell Jubilee is racing towards us
like a runaway train.
Ah. The annual Jingle Bell Jubilee.
That was the highlight of my childhood every Christmas.
- Ah. - Uh, but it's December now.
You must have everything planned.
Well, um...
That's only a few weeks away.
Well, like I said, we haven't had someone in the position
for some time.
Oh. I get it. Yeah.
Which is why we need you to hit the ground running on this.
Sure.
There are plenty of jubilee planning documents
from past years on our computer network.
Ah.
You're a smart young man, Nate.
You accomplished a lot back in Arbor City.
I'm sure you can handle this.
Of course.
Ah, the first sign of Christmas.
Hope Wilson decorates her cedar chest.
Well, Allison, it's the official kickoff day of Regiftmas.
Did you know that there are four other teachers here
who are doing it this year?
And I even heard that there are a couple of teachers
from the elementary school who are doing it.
Wouldn't it be great if everyone did it?
You are the eternal optimist.
Hey. You never know.
(both laughing)
- See you later. - Sounds good.
Oh, hey, Brandon. Hold up.
We need to get your school records,
which are in one of these moving boxes.
Oh, boy.
Hey, no worries. We'll find it.
- So, Dad? - Yeah?
I was just wondering,
'cause it's almost Christmas break already.
I can always just start school after New Year's.
Oh, hey. Nice try.
But you can't miss too much school.
That's not good.
This is a new city.
You're going to make a lot of new friends,
get to know your teachers,
and get to experience the Jingle Bell Jubilee
for the first time.
Jingle Bell Jubilee?
Oh. The Larchmont Falls Jingle Bell Jubilee
is only the greatest Christmas celebration
on the entire planet.
So, every year, on the week leading up to Christmas,
City Hall opens up for this big festival.
Music, food, events and games,
and then, the Jingle Bell Jubilee dance
on Christmas Eve for the big finale.
Okay. That sounds like fun.
Oh, oh. It's super fun.
(typing)
(phone ringing distantly)
Just bear with me, Mr. Albertson.
I'm entering Brandon's information into our system.
You can call me Nate.
Okay, Nate.
I think you and your son are going to love it here.
Oh. Uh, my dad actually grew up here.
Oh.
Yeah. My father got transferred out west
right when I was about to start my senior year of high school.
So, I guess I never got over leaving.
Well, I'm happy you made your way back.
What do you do for work, if I may ask?
He's the new city manager.
Really?
Yeah. I have a lot of experience in government,
so when I saw there was an open position...
...you grabbed it. Smart move.
We'll see. There is a lot to do.
Well, I'm sure you'll be up for the challenge.
I am.
Oh. I will need Brandon's previous school records.
Oh. I think I left them on the back seat.
I will go get them.
No problem, Nate.
How about I give you a little tour of the school
while your dad gets us what we need?
Uh, yeah. Yeah, sure.
- Okay. - I'll be right back.
Great.
Okay. Uh, you almost have it.
This is much better. You just--
You need to clean up the opening.
Give me one more example in the middle, and...
Hope: It's really solid.
Your thesis is really strong.
But the description in the last paragraph
needs to be a little more detailed.
Okay? See you tomorrow.
Oh, thank you.
Bye.
I thought I recognized you.
Can I help you with something?
You're Hope Wilson, right?
That's me.
I'm Nate. Nate Albertson.
We were in calculus together.
Right in this very school, as a matter of fact.
Oh, yeah. Nate. Now I do recognize you.
Actually, you look exactly the same.
Well, if you don't count a few minor wrinkles.
Come in.
So, what brings you to my classroom?
Looking to brush up on your Shakespeare?
(both laughing)
No. My son's starting school here tomorrow.
I was signing him up, and I saw you from the doorway.
Tomorrow? So close to Christmas?
Yeah. We just came over from Arbor City.
I'm the new city manager,
so they wanted me to get started right away,
with the Jingle Bell Jubilee coming up.
Well, it's nice to meet you, Mr. City Manager.
Yeah. Nice to meet you, too.
Again.
So, that's the big tour.
I think you're really going to like it here.
Yeah. Seems like a great school.
I love all the Christmas decorations.
Me, too.
Nate: Yeah. I loved it here.
Been waiting to come back ever since.
- I think I hear my dad. - Let's go check it out.
You moved away senior year, right?
Yep. My dad got transferred, and that was it.
I remember. You were like a mystery man.
Here one minute, gone the next.
But I never forgot this place.
You mean this room?
Yeah. I keep feeling like maybe my English class was in here.
Oh, maybe.
I remember Mrs. Fitzsimmons was in here at one point.
Nate: Yeah.
Ah, Mr. Albertson. I see you've already met Ms. Wilson.
Sort of. We actually know each other.
Allison: Oh.
We went to school here together.
Oh, wow. Small world.
And now, Ms. Wilson will be Brandon's homeroom teacher.
- Hi. - Really? That's great.
Uh, we should get you back home so I can get to work.
Huh. "Regiftmas"?
Uh, yeah. It's just a little thing I do.
It's not little.
Oh. Is this cedar? I love that smell.
Yeah. It's my Grandmother Helen's.
She was a teacher, too.
She started it, right?
Started what? I'm confused.
Well, when I was a little girl, my grandmother used to say
that Christmas had become too much about shopping,
about getting things,
when most of us had been given so much already
and had so many things we just didn't use.
She just-- She thought there should be
more gratitude involved.
I like that.
Yeah. Well, it wasn't just talk.
There was a needy family in her neighborhood,
and she was worried
what they would have for Christmas.
So, she started putting things in this cedar chest,
things that she owned and loved,
but didn't use for whatever reason.
And then, at Christmastime,
she surprised the family with all of these presents.
They were so touched that
she decided to do it for a needy family every year.
All year long, my grandma would put things
in this chest.
And eventually, other family members
started re-gifting and contributing,
and, well, she was able to help a bunch of families
every Christmas.
Regiftmas.
Exactly.
This is not helpful.
Hey, Dad. Do you know where the box with my books is?
I thought maybe I should donate some to Regiftmas.
- Dad? - Huh?
- My books? - Uh, oh, no.
I don't know, buddy.
But they've got to be somewhere over there.
What are you doing?
I am going through the old jubilee plans
on the city's database.
Where I also found the menu
for the Chamber of Commerce's spring get-together.
Fruit cup appetizer.
Yeah? Wow. That's, uh... healthy.
Yeah.
Just not very helpful.
Hope: This looks so good.
Just wait until you try it.
Mmm!
- Right? - Dark hot chocolate.
Greatest thing about winter.
- Besides Christmas, of course. - Obviously.
(laughing)
Oh. So, what should we go see?
Mmm... Oh. How about "Christmas at the Drive-In?"
It just came out. I heard it's really good.
Got it. It's playing at 9:00.
Great.
But first, there's something I want to talk to you about.
What's that?
How well do you know Nate?
Nate?
Nate Albertson?
The new dad who came into your class after school.
Oh, right. That Nate.
A little bit. We had some classes together.
Oh.
Why?
Well, I heard that he's a widower,
and it's been a few months already
since Adam and I broke up,
and Nate is really, really handsome.
And?
And, well,
I wanted to first see if--
I mean, you're not interested in him or anything?
No. Of course not.
It's just, I know you.
And if you want something,
and you think someone else wants the same thing,
you always just let them have it.
You never go after what you want.
I am not interested in Nate.
I promise.
But I take it you are? (laughing)
Well, uh, maybe.
Are you sure?
Yes. I'm sure.
I am so sure that if I see him again,
I'll try to set you two up.
How are you going to do that?
You said the two of you hardly know each other.
I know. But he just got here,
so he probably doesn't know a lot of people.
Wait. Do you remember my friend Andy?
- The hockey player? - Yeah. That's the one.
Oh, yeah. You guys went out a few times, right?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
So, we're still friends, and he called me
and wanted to know if I wanted to go
pick out a Christmas tree with him.
He says I have some sort of expert eye.
(laughing)
Anyway, we're going Wednesday night.
What if you came with, and then maybe
I can invite Nate to come along, too?
It'll be fun and Christmassy, and who knows?
Maybe there'll be some sparks between you two.
Are you sure you feel okay about doing this for me?
Of course.
You're the best.
(school bell ringing)
Hey.
- Hey. - Coming to second period?
I wish. Brandon forgot his gym stuff.
Oh, and you get a break from the office.
Yeah, except I don't really have time for one
until December 26th.
'Tis the season.
Uh, here. I can bring it for you,
and make sure that he gets it.
Oh, thanks. That would be great.
- Yeah. - Yeah.
Wait. Uh, the vice-principal, my friend Allison?
Well, we're going to help my friend Andy
pick out a Christmas tree tomorrow.
You should come with us. It'll be fun.
We can all do dinner first.
Thanks for the offer, but I'm building
this annual Jingle Bell Jubilee brick by brick.
So, I will be burning the midnight oil.
Well, don't burn yourself out. It's almost Christmas.
Thanks. I'll do my best.
- Yeah. - Yeah.
But seriously, it might be nice for you
to get out and start reconnecting
with people here, right?
After all, you are a public servant.
You kind of got to meet the public.
Okay, okay. Uh, yeah. I could use a break.
Brain overload.
How about...
Here's my number, and you just text me the deets.
Nate: Okay. So, the Christmas charity drive is over there.
That's that area, right near the entrance.
And then, instead of having a Santa booth,
I put Santa in the middle of it all.
They're just mocking it up to give us a feel for it.
Well, it's a new arrangement, but you know what?
I think might work better than what we had before.
Great.
I've been reconnecting with the vendors,
and they're going to tell me what's what.
Help me piece the rest together.
Excellent. Then I'll be, uh--
Oh, oh. About the Christmas charity drive.
Um, the donated gifts, where are they being stored?
I haven't been able to find them.
Uh, well, um--
Okay. Please don't tell me that there's no donations.
(stammering) No. There are some.
From what I've heard, a lot of people depend on the drive
to have a good Christmas.
Well, of course. There are some.
Just, you know, not nearly enough.
Again, nobody has really had the time
to publicize this.
- Okay. - But you know what?
You're a capable and a creative individual.
We just need to jump-start the donations,
and you're just the man to do it.
But how am I possibly going to get
that many donations in time?
Where there's a will, there's a way.
Hope springs eternal.
- (phone buzzing) - (sighing)
Ah. Hope.
Hope.
(indistinct chattering)
Oh, Hope.
Oh, hey. You're here early.
Thank goodness you are, too.
Well, what's going on? Is everything okay?
I need to talk to you about something,
it's really, really important.
What?
(button clicking, Christmas music playing)
So, if the whole school loves your annual Regiftmas tradition,
then why not the whole city?
I mean, that could be the spark
that the Christmas gift drive needs.
Wow, Nate.
Uh, I'm speechless.
So, you like the idea?
I love the idea.
Okay. Then we got to go fast.
Um, can you make it to City Hall tomorrow?
We can pitch it to the mayor.
Me?
And me. What do you say?
Uh... I say I'll come on my lunch hour.
Okay. Thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
(chuckling)
Hey, Allison. Andy.
- Hey, hey. - Hey.
Yeah. I spotted him in the parking lot on the way in.
Oh, I watch a lot of the games.
Oh. The games?
Uh, yeah. This is my friend Andy.
- He's a semi-pro hockey player. - Oh.
He's really good.
Andy, this is Nate.
- Good to meet you, Nate. - Likewise.
Hi, Nate.
Hi, Allison. Good to see you again.
So, hockey, huh? That can get a little rough.
Well, I haven't lost a tooth yet.
Ah. Well, that's good for you and your dentist.
Uh, yeah.
Nate just had the greatest idea.
Well, I hope it is.
We are going to try to do Regiftmas
for the Jingle Bell Jubilee Christmas charity drive.
Wow.
Wow. That'd be awesome.
That's the thing with your grandmother's cedar chest.
- Right? - Yeah, yeah.
- Nice. - Where did this come from?
Well, it's kind of a Hail Mary.
Sorry to pivot sports there, Andy.
Hmm. I'll allow it.
But the thing is, I've been so focused on the nuts and bolts
of getting the jubilee going
that I didn't even realize the gift drive was in trouble.
Basically, we have next to nothing in terms of donations.
- Oh, no. - Yeah.
So, I got to find a way to generate all the donations
in the next couple of weeks, or else there's going to be
a lot of families missing out on Christmas this year.
So, maybe Regiftmas is the answer.
I hope so.
Allison: I feel your pain.
It's really hard to pull off these big events.
And people have no idea how much work goes into it.
But in the end, it's really fun being able
to put all the pieces together, isn't it?
You know what? It is. Hey. I like her.
Well, what's not to like?
(everyone laughing)
Allison: Yeah. I've been coming to this tree lot for years now.
- This is really fun. - It is. Yeah.
I don't normally get a tree until a little later,
but I don't know.
Maybe I should get one tonight, too.
I mean, what's the point
in wasting time coming back here, right?
Hey. Efficiency.
That's another point in your favor.
Hmm. Looks like your setup is working out.
Hope: Well, it's not a setup.
It's not even a date, really.
Oh, come on, Hope. It's totally a date now.
And first dates are usually disasters.
Remember ours?
You didn't even know what the biscuit was.
Yeah.
Come on. Hope, you don't remember?
That's what we call the puck.
Right. The puck.
To be fair, it's been a while, Andy.
Okay. Let's put that expert eye of yours to work.
You overestimate my gifts.
Uh, not at all. You are a tree-whisperer.
All right.
Not too tall. Not too small.
- Good branch distribution. - Mm-hmm?
And not dried out.
This is the one.
Awesome.
And I left my wallet in the truck.
Oh. As you always do.
Well, everybody's got a skill. I'm reliable.
(chuckling)
So, I've decided I'm going to get my tree tonight.
Oh, great.
And I have decided
that I'm going to get some cookies
for me and Brandon to split.
But I was wondering,
Hope, could I talk to you about something?
I have an idea about pitching Regiftmas to the mayor.
Sure.
Okay.
I think if you explain it
the same way you did to me, he'll jump right on it.
I don't know. He's the mayor.
Yeah, but at this point, he'll jump on anything.
Oh, it's not just anything.
I know, no, it's a... it's an incredible idea.
And that's why I want to convince him
to let me run with it.
So, um...
...are you having fun tonight?
Yeah. Actually, I am. Yeah. You were right.
It's nice to get out and not think about work
for a few hours.
- Hmm. - Yeah.
And, um...
what do you think of Allison?
- Allison? - Yeah.
Wait. This-- This isn't a--
Oh, come on.
Really? Oh.
I'm sorry.
I should have asked.
Are you dating anyone in Arbor City?
Oh, no, no. It's nothing to do with that.
Oh. Well, are you open to dating anyone?
Honestly? Um...
...I don't know.
This is none of my business.
No, it's fine. It's, uh--
Even Brandon tells me the same thing,
that I need to get out more,
and I know he's right.
It's been three years since my wife Shelly passed,
and I just haven't seen anyone at all.
I can't believe I'm telling you this. Uh...
Oh, it's okay, Nate.
When you're ready, you're ready.
You'll know.
You know, I suppose it wouldn't hurt to try.
It doesn't have to be serious.
Allison: Hey, Nate?
Would you come look at this tree?
I could use a second opinion.
Yeah, yeah. Of course.
I don't have the expert eye of Hope, but sure.
(chuckling)
So, I kind of had my eye on this one.
- Yeah? - What do you think?
- Andy: All right. - Oh.
- Ready to pay. - Okay.
Now, you're sure this tree you picked me out is the one?
Are you questioning the tree-whisperer?
Of course not.
- I would never. - (laughing)
I miss you.
We should do something after this.
Oh. Um...
Well, I'm kind of tired, Andy.
I have more grading to do. I should probably just get home.
No problem.
They... make a pretty good couple.
(laughing)
- This is why asked you to come. - Well, thank you.
- Allison: Yeah. - Uh, yeah.
Yeah. They do.
Nate: Okay,
but that's around double what you charged us last time.
Yes, I know Santa suits don't grow on trees,
not even Christmas trees.
Uh...
You know what?
There's a great place in Arbor City
that can send me one for a much lower price, so--
Okay. Yeah. That works much better.
Let's consider it a done deal
and thank you for serving our city.
Wow. I'm happy I at least have the line budget
for last year's jubilee.
Some of these vendors are getting pretty tricky.
Such a busy time of year.
Well, I can imagine.
Uh, have a seat.
I've got so much work to do
they gave me the conference room.
Actually, my lunch hour is really only 45 minutes,
so I only have about 10 minutes to do this with you.
Okay. Uh, well, let's go see the mayor now, then.
Okay.
I assure you the Jingle Bell Jubilee
will take place as it has every year.
We've got Nate Albertson, our new city manager,
working hard on it.
And he's just here for a meeting, so I have to go.
Bye-bye.
We may have a problem.
What's that?
That was a reporter from the Larchmont Gazette.
She's been hearing rumors
that the Jingle Bell Jubilee isn't going to happen.
Well, we will just have to prove her wrong, sir.
That's just what I like to hear.
I'm sorry. Who are you?
Uh, Hope. Hope Wilson.
I teach at the high school.
Well, it's a pleasure to meet you.
The children are our future, you know.
That's what I've heard.
Uh, we are here on some urgent business, sir.
Well, talk to me.
Sir, seriously, you don't have to worry about the jubilee.
Everything's under control except one thing.
What's that?
The Christmas charity gift drive.
But Hope here has an amazing idea
that I believe will turn things around.
Okay. Let's hear it.
Well, it all started with my grandmother's cedar chest.
She found that Christmas had become
too much about shopping,
and thought that we all have lost the real meaning of it.
That's what people love about Regiftmas.
It's the idea of gratitude.
That because they've been given so much,
they're able to pay it forward to people who really need it.
It's just such a huge win-win.
(mayor chuckling)
And to think it all started with your grandmother's cedar chest.
It is an amazing idea.
And people won't have to spend all that time shopping.
With our time frame, that's a huge advantage.
That's what I was thinking, sir.
Regiftmas it is.
- Run with it. - Okay.
We'll have to promote this with everything we have.
I have to say, you've impressed me, Hope.
You have a wonderful heart.
Indeed she does, sir.
Well, you're lucky to have her.
- No. - Oh, no. We're not, uh--
Well, just keep me apprised of your progress, Nate.
Hope, it was nice to meet you.
Thank you, sir.
And, uh, let's get you back to the school.
Okay.
Regiftmas. Hmm.
Well, I finally got all the vendors lined up
for the jubilee, which is a minor miracle.
So, everything seems to be coming together.
Well, thanks for letting Regiftmas be a part of it.
Oh, thank you for introducing it to me in the first place.
You really were great in there.
I was?
Yeah. You didn't only explain it to the mayor;
you made him feel what it's all about,
and not everyone can do that.
It's just 'cause I know what Regiftmas is.
I think there's more to it than that.
So, how are we going to get the message out about Regiftmas?
I mean, we have to communicate a whole new idea to people,
and we have, like, no time.
Well, that's mission one this afternoon.
Awareness campaign.
- Awareness campaign? - Mm-hmm.
Yeah. Double up the signage around town.
Double up social media. Talk to the community leaders.
Sounds like a lot of work.
I wish I could stay and help, but fifth period is calling.
Well, if you're around tonight,
maybe I could come by, and we could talk about the campaign.
Your input would be valuable.
Uh, sure.
Oh, Allison will be there.
She's coming over to help me finish
decorating my Christmas tree.
But she's really good at community relations stuff.
Great. It'll be nice to see her again.
Hmm.
♪
Okay, so here's my slogan for Regiftmas.
"Give again, and enjoy Christmas again."
Oh, wow, you even made charts.
Mm-hm.
Uh, what does this all mean?
Well, this shows where we're placing the signs and the ads
and the number of people we could potentially reach.
This, with our internet ads,
we will be able to reach a lot of people.
You certainly know your stuff.
But is it going to reach people?
Oh, absolutely.
I used to build campaigns just like this one
when I worked in Arbor City, and they were very effective.
All right, what's wrong?
When I said "reach people" I meant is it gonna touch them,
so they feel motivated to give?
Regiftmas is kind of a new concept.
I just don't think a simple ad is going to do the trick.
But, hey, you know what you're doing, and I don't, so.
(chuckling) Just tell me what you're thinking,
because if I'm missing something I want to know.
(sighing) Okay, well, take our high school for instance.
Mm-hm.
People really connected with the Regiftmas idea
and ran with it, but that's because they understood
what it meant to the families that it helped,
and how that-- how that felt.
If that makes any sense.
Nate, the thing that gets people excited about Regiftmas
is the way Hope explains it.
Oh, it doesn't have to be me.
Just someone to put some...
some heart into it.
But that is you.
The way you talk about it, it's like...
I don't know. You're just so full of love.
Like something's lighting you up from within.
Okay, that's a little much. (laughing bashfully)
No, I'm serious.
When you lead with your heart, it's really powerful.
You move people.
Okay, okay, I get it,
but it's not like we can ask Hope to go door-to-door
just telling people about her grandma's cedar chest, right?
No, obviously not,
but we still need to get them to feel what this is all about.
Why it's so in the spirit of Christmas.
She makes a good point, Nate. Not that you don't.
If we deliver the right message people will get it.
The most important thing is just getting the message out
to as many people as possible.
Of course, you're the professional, so.
Very professional.
Ah, well, it's getting pretty late.
Yeah.
I've got more work to do and I gotta make sure
Brandon gets his homework done.
Oh, I wouldn't worry about him. He's a really good kid.
He said that you were a really great teacher, too.
Oh, that's really kind of him.
But, yeah, we should wrap this up,
because I have more grading to do,
and Christmas break is only a couple days away.
- All right. - (chuckling)
Hey, do you want to go see the ice sculptures in the park?
They do them every year, and they're gorgeous.
Uh, sure, if we can be pretty quick.
Sure. Wonderful.
Have fun, you two.
Bye.
Yes, Ms. Wilson.
(chuckling)
So, you at least have, like, 20 minutes, right?
Well, that depends if there's a hot chocolate bar.
There definitely will be. (chuckling)
Ooh.
♪
(typing)
Very impressed, Nate.
You have done a lot, quickly and well.
Sir?
I've seen online ads all over the place.
Oh, and the wife and I went out last night.
Guess what? Lo and behold, in the restaurant window
was a Regiftmas sign.
I bet those donations are just pouring in.
Well, it always takes a little while to get these things going.
So, they're not pouring in?
Oh, it's still very early.
Not according to the calendar, there are only 10 days left.
No worries. I got it covered.
Good. Counting on ya, Nate.
(sighing)
♪
Thanks for helping me with those donation boxes.
Yeah, no sweat. Happy to help.
So, is my dad in here?
Oh, well, remember, he moved away after junior year.
Yearbook pictures are mostly from senior year.
Nope. No, there he is.
Let me see.
Oh, yeah, that is him.
That's probably from homecoming, the year before.
There's me, right behind him.
What a weird haircut.
Him or me?
Um... Definitely him.
(laughing)
- (doorbell ringing) - Oh!
(door opening)
- Hey! - Hey.
Whoa, is that one of our old yearbooks?
Yeah, Dad, out of all the weird haircuts in here,
I'm going to say you're the clear champion.
Oh, wait. I'm actually in there?
I'd call it more of a cameo.
Oh, wow. Nice.
So, you kidnapped my son.
He volunteered to help me bring some boxes
of regifts home for wrapping,
and then he found our yearbook on my shelf.
Oh, and here we are.
You could have called. I would have brought him home.
I know how busy you are.
Oh, no, I needed the break. I've been sampling food
for the Jubilee. Too much funnel cake.
No such thing as too much funnel cake.
See before today, I would have agreed.
(chuckling)
Um, actually, there's something else
- I wanted to talk to you about. - Yeah, what is it?
Well, we've been running our Regiftmas ads
for the last two days, posted up all the extra signs
- around town. - And?
But hardly anything's coming in. Barely even a trickle.
Well, Dad, that doesn't sound good.
Well, maybe we just need to leave them up
for a couple more days.
Unfortunately, I don't have another couple of days though.
We're running out of time.
I think you and Allison were right.
Right about what?
I need you.
I need you to tell people your story.
It's true.
I've seen you talk about it a couple times at school,
and you know exactly what to say.
(chuckling) But I thought we all agreed
that there's no practical way to do that.
Actually, there is.
What are you doing tomorrow?
♪
(inhaling deeply)
♪
(chuckling)
I can't believe we're going to be on the news.
This way you'll be able to explain Regiftmas
in your own way.
Well, it sure beats having to go door-to-door.
(laughing) I think you'd lose your voice
by the time you finished the first block.
I think this is going to work.
Allison is right, you're the secret.
The secret?
The secret to Regiftmas.
If people hear you explain what it's all about,
that will motivate them to donate.
Well, I will give it my all, trust me.
You always do.
(chuckling)
I think this is going to turn things around.
Oh, and I wrote up a bit of a script.
I know it's last minute, but...
- Oh. Oh. - He's just micing you up.
Sorry. I've never done anything like this before.
Oh, wow, this is a lot to memorize.
Oh, I know. Sorry.
I wrote it last minute,
but it doesn't need to be word-for-word.
"Regiftmas is just like Christmas,
only with regifting."
Yeah, um, I don't know...
Again, this isn't the kind of language
I would use to explain it.
I know, but this is going on TV,
so it's gotta be polished and professional.
Of course, and I so appreciate your doing this, it--
it doesn't sound like me. Maybe I--
It's a clear and direct message.
Trust me, I've done it before. You'll be great.
Okay.
Well, hello, everybody.
Oh, uh, sir, I didn't know you were coming.
Well, I couldn't help myself.
I'm so excited about this idea, I thought that I'd come watch.
Oh, is that a script? May I?
Hm. Uh-huh.
Is everything all right?
Well, uh, it reads like a...
a commercial.
Well, it is in a sense, so that's a good thing, right?
Nate, uh, you're a great communicator,
but, uh, this is a different kind of marketing.
You need to explain it like you explained it to me.
It doesn't matter if the wording is imperfect.
It's better if it's, uh, uh, what's the word? Um...
Unprofessional.
Exactly!
Are you ready?
Definitely. I've been telling the story a lot.
(stammers) I just need to stay focused.
That's why I thought a script might be good,
but maybe we could rehearse?
No, no, no. Let's just do it.
The less time I have to think about it, the better.
Okay. Let's get rolling, everyone.
Just smile at the camera.
And here we go.
(beeping)
Hello, everyone, in Larchmont Falls.
We've got some exciting news about this year's
Jingle Bell Jubilee.
I'm Nate Albertson, the new city manager,
and over here is Hope Wilson, an English teacher
over at Larchmont High.
Hello, and don't worry, I won't be grading anyone today.
(chuckling) We would like to tell you all about Regiftmas.
It has a very special meaning to me,
and I'd like to tell you all why.
My grandmother found that Christmas had become
too much about shopping,
and worried that we had all lost the real meaning of Christmas.
So, she decided to do something about it.
First, she led by example,
then all her neighbors joined in.
And when my grandmother brought over the presents
on Christmas Eve, the families were so grateful.
They couldn't believe that someone cared enough
to make sure that they had a real merry Christmas.
I just-- I loved the tradition so much that I started doing it
in my own classroom, uh, with my grandmother's
very own cedar chest.
My students bring their presents a month before Christmas,
and then we donate them all to the Jingle Bell Jubilee
charity drive.
So, we're asking you to do the same thing.
I want to be honest, we desperately need donations
this year, otherwise--
Though I have faith that there won't be an otherwise.
Yeah, I have faith that everyone watching right now
has that special present just waiting to be
regifted to the right person.
This is an opportunity to show our gratitude
for everything that we've been given,
and pay it forward to people who really need it.
So, please, open your hearts and donate.
Please bring your regifts down to City Hall,
where we already have a special kiosk set up for Regiftmas.
And, by participating, you'll show these families
that they are loved.
'Cause after all, isn't that what Christmas is all about?
Just spreading the love from one heart to another?
And letting the love in from a higher place.
A love that warms and lights up the world.
Merry Christmas, everyone, and please remember
to bring your donation down to the regift kiosk
inside the City Hall ballroom by December 20th.
And please give. (chuckling)
(laughing, applauding)
(crew applauding)
Good job.
Great work, really. Hey, thanks, everyone.
Many thanks to you and to Hope.
You knocked it out of the park and you spoke from the heart,
which makes all the difference.
Thank you, sir.
I'm so happy to have the opportunity to do this.
Well, I'm glad you did it.
See you back at the office, Nate,
and great job as always.
Thank you, sir.
Bye-bye.
You know what? I think we make a pretty good team.
Uh...
We do.
Uh, I'm going to go help with the pack up.
♪
- Hey. - Hey.
I guess a few people saw us on the news.
I just came down to see if anyone would show up,
but I can't believe this. How is this even possible?
Well, because we didn't use my script.
Oh, no. Nate, don't do that.
There was nothing wrong with your script.
I disagree. You were right.
And there was one big thing wrong with it.
It didn't have heart.
And that's just something I couldn't get down on paper.
Well, you have it in there.
I know you do.
Well, speaking of having a heart,
do you think you could apologize to Allison for me?
What for?
Well, I feel like I didn't really connect with her,
and I don't want her to think that I was
avoiding her or something. I just didn't have the time.
Well... you've been a little busy.
Oh, yeah, with the Jingle Bell Jubilee
less than a week away, and then doing all this,
you can tell that my hands are full.
Is that what I think it is? Oh!
The Mr. and Mrs. Santa photo board!
Yeah, I found it in storage.
Honestly, I don't know why we ever stopped using it.
My family used to love that when I was a kid.
We have all these photos lined up
of us poking our heads through.
Yeah, so did we, except Dad always managed
to have his eyes closed in, like, every photo.
(laughing) Oh, yeah.
Well, should we do it?
Oh, well, there's no one to work it.
Oh, we don't need that.
We updated the tech, so now people
can take the photos themselves.
Yes, please.
I'm assuming you know how it works?
Uh, well, I'm not sure if I remember...
(music playing)
(laughing)
Step right up, lovely lady,
and celebrate the Christmas spirit
with a magical Yuletide photo.
All you need is a handsome gentleman
to be in the photo with you.
Oh, goodness, but wherever shall I find
this handsome gentleman?
Well, confidentially, now,
I'm not supposed to be doing this,
but I might be willing to help you.
Oh, well, that's nice.
But are you handsome enough?
Mm...
I suppose you'll do.
She's in. Let me take your coat.
Thank you.
Okay, I'm ready for my close-up!
Hurry up, this offer doesn't last long!
Okay, how does my hair look?
Don't look at me, look at the camera.
(laughing)
(beeping)
(camera clicking)
(pinging)
What was that?
That means our photo's ready.
(chuckling)
Oh, wow. Like father like daughter with the eyes closed.
- (Hope laughing) - It's a good look.
You know, uh, you really managed to bring back
the spirit of the Jubilee.
Well, thank you.
It's honestly been really nice to rebuild it,
make it special, the same way it was for me when I was a kid,
and now for everyone in town.
And you.
Mayor Barson: Oh, there you are!
Nate, oh, you two really did it.
Our Regiftmas chest runneth over.
(laughing)
That's the Mr. and Mrs. Clause photo board.
That was my favorite.
Hey, ours too!
Whoa, you two need a retake.
Oh, we'll get right on that, sir.
(chuckling)
(whirring)
('50s music playing)
This is great. Yeah.
Yeah, well, I'm glad we did a retake.
Yeah, this is cool.
But I'm sorry, no matter how well we fit these roles,
I am not moving to the North Pole with you.
Hey, I'm just impressed I got you out of the office for lunch.
Oh, yeah, I have definitely been living off of energy bars
lately, so not the healthiest time, but this is on me.
My way of saying thanks again for everything.
Thank you.
Hey, how's Brandon doing?
Is he enjoying Christmas break?
Oh, yeah, he's made a bunch of new friends already
he's hanging out with.
I'm surprised at how well he's adjusted.
It's tough switching towns during high school, you know?
Yeah, well, he's a great kid,
which means that you must be a great dad.
Oh, I do what I can.
It's a lot easier now that he's older.
I'm, uh, I'm not hanging on for dear life.
Yeah. (laughing)
- Yeah. - (phone vibrating)
Oh.
Oh, this is my assistant. Can I take--
- Yeah. Of course. - Thanks.
Yeah, AJ?
Oh, no. Um...
I don't know why I didn't think about that.
Yeah, you know what? Yeah.
Okay, okay. Uh, let me figure that out.
Okay, thanks.
Is everything okay?
Uh, yes,
but the plan was to wrap the donations
after we inspected them, make them look like gifts.
Of course, it's Christmas.
Um, yeah, but we never imagined we would receive
so many donations so quickly.
So, now my staff can't possibly wrap them all in time.
Uh, yeah, I don't know why I didn't think that through.
Well, how could you possibly have known?
Besides, this is a good problem to have.
I-- Yeah, that's true.
What about a wrap party?
A wrap party?
Yeah, a gift wrap party.
Okay, my mom used to hold one for all the parents
in the neighborhood, and they would all come over
and wrap their presents at this big long table that we'd set up,
and there would be eggnog and then Christmas carols
and, um, when I was old enough I got to help,
and it was a lot of fun.
Um, that could definitely work.
How about this weekend?
We would just have to get started ASAP,
especially since donations keep coming in.
Yeah, uh, Saturday night. I'll host.
I can even invite Allison.
Oh, and Andy. That guy's got a ton of energy.
We could put it to use.
Yeah, yeah. Good idea.
And now we sprinkle.
(Allison laughing)
I am going to eat way too many of these.
Discipline! There's a lot more Christmas eating to come.
Hey, thanks for coming early to help.
Thank you for getting me together with Nate again.
I didn't think I'd see him 'til after the new year.
(chuckling)
So, you really like him.
Yeah! Actually...
I haven't spent enough time with him, to be honest.
I mean, he's certainly everything I want,
at least on paper.
Ticks all the boxes, as they say.
Yeah. (chuckling)
Okay.
In about 20 minutes
we'll have more Christmas deliciousness.
Now, onto the eggnog.
I will say, though,
Nate seems like a bit of a tough nut to crack.
He's a little distant.
Yeah, well, don't give up on him.
He told me that he hasn't dated anyone
since his wife passed away, and he just isn't sure
if he's ready to be serious about someone yet.
I didn't know it was like that.
Well, it doesn't have to be a bad thing.
Just look at it like he's taking baby steps.
But he'll get there.
It's good advice. Thanks, Hope.
(chuckling)
(doorbell ringing)
Oh, I guess the eggnog will have to wait.
They're here. (laughing)
Come on.
Come in, it's open.
Okay. Gift wrap, scotch tape,
ribbons, extra scissors, we've got it covered.
Yeah, we bought out the store down the street,
and this is just the first round of donations.
- Wow. - Wow, good for you,
my overgrown elves.
(all laughing)
Hey, Andy. Hi, Nate. It's good to see you again.
You, too.
Uh, so, why don't you guys get started,
and eggnog and cookies in just a few minutes.
Cookies. Great, I'm starving.
Okay, where should we get set up?
Oh, uh-- Oh!
(all laughing)
Thank you so much.
Uh, gift wrapping central will be right over there.
- Okay. - Allison: This way, come on.
I'm going to grab the rest of the donations out of the car.
Nate and I had to caravan.
- Hope: Okay. - Nate: Thanks, Andy! Okay.
Allison: Wow, you really do have it covered.
Oh, yeah, we got a lot of stuff.
Ribbon, tape. It's so cute.
Nate: It is so cute. This is going to be great.
This one's my favorite. Aww!
(Hope laughing)
Come on, Andy. There's one snowman left.
It's your favorite.
Coming!
Yeah, I'm having some trouble with this one.
Oh, Andy...
(all laughing)
Yeah, I'm not really a crafts person.
Yeah, maybe I should just redo this one.
Yeah. Thanks.
I'm a better skater than I am wrapper, I promise.
Hey, don't sweat it, we're getting a lot done.
There is no way we could have done this all at the office.
Thank you so much for all your help.
Yeah, it's been really amazing seeing Regiftmas come to life
for the whole city.
My hands are tired.
(All laughing)
But I'm glad we weren't playing tonight so I could help out.
Well, we are so close to done.
Why don't I start clearing some of this stuff out of the way?
Oh, let me help you. I'll grab some paper towel.
Do you need some help?
Oh, it's okay. I got this.
You still watching our games?
Oh, I wouldn't miss 'em.
You guys are on a real winning streak.
Yeah, we've been lucky.
I gotta tell you, I don't meet a lot of women who watch hockey.
(laughing) Neither do I,
but, honestly, I would go to every single game in person
if I could afford it.
You know, you don't have to worry about that.
What do you mean?
I could leave a pass for you at the box office.
We get free tickets to every game.
You know, why should they go to waste?
You would do that for me?
Well, it's honestly not that big of a deal.
I would love that. Thanks, Andy.
Yeah. Cool.
Okay, we are going to make this place spotl--
- Oh! - Oh!
I will get some more paper towel.
(sighing)
It's okay.
(water running)
Uh...
Nate knocked over some nog.
Oh.
Oh, I got it. You're in the middle of all that.
What?
It's just, um...
You're really nice,
and so, um, understanding
about everything.
I just wanted you to know that I really appreciate you.
Oh, um...
Thanks, Andy.
I appreciate you, too. (chuckling)
Why don't I help you with that mess?
Yeah.
(chuckling)
What's going on with you?
Sorry, I'm just, uh...
I'm lost in my own head.
You know how it is.
Yeah, sure I do.
Um... uh...
Let's go mop up that nog, why don't we?
- Yes, after you. - Okay.
Sorry, my bad.
Nate, it's Christmas. All is forgiven.
Hey, Andy's going to be playing
in a special Christmas tournament.
He can get us free passes. Would you want to go?
You'll be done with the Jingle Bell Jubilee by then.
Oh, sure.
Andy: I can probably get a ticket for Brandon, too,
if he was interested.
He'd probably love that. I'll let him know.
Hope?
Oh, it's very sweet of you, Andy,
but hockey's not really my thing.
(chuckling)
I remember.
(laughing)
Here, why don't I finish this off?
- Allison: Oh. - Nate: Oh, nice.
Allison: That'll do it.
That's about it.
Now we just have to load the presents into the vehicles.
Yeah, we got a lot done tonight.
We sure did.
We are a lean, mean gift-wrapping machine.
I'll go throw these out for you.
Sorry.
No, no. I'll help.
(both chuckling)
Thanks again for hosting this.
My staff was dreading
trying to put all this together on their own.
You're going to make me look like a hero at work.
Well, I feel like you already do
with everything you did with the Jubilee and Regiftmas.
Nate, it really means a lot to me.
It means a lot to me, too.
You really saved the charity drive.
Oh.
♪
Um...
I-- I should go help with the gifts.
Okay.
(phone ringing)
(knocking) Knock, knock.
Oh. Hey, Andy. Come on in.
I, uh, unloaded the presents where you told me to,
so you're good to go, bro.
Good to go! Thank you.
Is-- Is everything else okay?
Oh, yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
You know, just Christmas. It's right around the corner.
(laughing) Yeah, right around the corner.
So, Hope's really awesome.
I love having her around.
Yeah, yeah. It's great getting to catch up with her again
after all these years.
Oh, I bet.
Yeah.
How are, uh, you and Allison getting along?
Oh, uh, we're good. I mean...
We're just getting to know each other.
So, like, no big deal, or...
Oh, yeah. Yeah, I guess.
Okay.
Hey, Andy is something else on your mind or?
I, uh...
I need to talk to Hope about something important,
and I, uh... I don't know how to do it,
I don't know what she's going to say.
Okay, about what?
Uh, I don't want to say.
Is that cool? I just need to talk to Hope first.
Uh, yeah. Yeah.
Yeah, okay. Well, uh...
Gotta get to practice.
Well, if you do want to talk about whatever, you--
Yeah, I know where to come.
City Hall. (chuckling)
Yeah.
Um, well, thanks again for bringing the gifts,
not to mention all the wrapping you've done.
It's been a big help.
It's no problem. Have a good day, boss.
Yeah, you too.
♪
I thought some hot tea might be nice.
Well, you thought right.
Thank you, sir.
Oh, that is the least I could do
after you helped fix the great gift wrapping catastrophe.
(laughing) Andy tried his best.
Yes, but his unique approach to gift wrapping didn't go over
too well with my staff, which is why I asked you quietly
to come over and fix his more... challenging attempts.
I didn't want to hurt his feelings.
Could have asked Allison.
No one wraps like you do,
and I didn't want to take any chances.
Well, you're right. All our regifts need to look beautiful
for everyone who's getting them.
And basically, never let Andy near a roll of gift wrap again.
Oh, don't be so hard on him.
Maybe it was meant to be.
With great regifting comes great rewrapping. Hm?
You might be on to something.
(chuckling)
Huh.
So, what's the deal with you two?
With who two?
You and Andy.
Me and Andy? Uh...
Nothing, we're just friends.
Oh, so you two never dated?
Oh.
Yeah, well, we went out a couple of times,
but it never went anywhere.
You know, he's a hockey player, always on the road and...
- (chuckling) What? - Nothing.
It's just, we had a very strange conversation earlier.
First, he asked how things were going with me and Allison.
Oh?
Mm-hm. At which I said things were going fine.
Yeah, she does really like you,
and you guys seem to have a lot of fun together.
Honestly, it's just fun getting to go out with adults again
after being a single dad for so long.
Yeah, I bet.
I know this is new territory for you.
So, good for you for taking it on.
So, um, what was the other thing?
Uh, what other thing?
What else did Andy say?
Nothing. He just started talking about how great you are.
Oh, okay. That's odd.
In what way?
Well, when we were in the kitchen yesterday,
he told me he appreciated me,
and then he just kind of stared at me for a few seconds.
Really?
Yeah. I feel like he was trying to get at something.
I shouldn't have said anything.
Never mind.
Never mind what?
- I shouldn't-- - Shouldn't what?
He said he wanted to ask you something.
Something, and I quote, "important."
Well, did he say anything else?
No, he just seemed serious.
No. No. Andy is never that serious.
I know, but he was definitely serious.
I mean, he's been spending a lot of time with you,
helping out for Regiftmas.
Maybe he realized something.
(laughing)
Could you possibly be a little bit more vague?
Oh, maybe Mister Hockey Star wants another shot.
With you.
♪
♪ Ding, dong, merrily on high ♪
♪ In Heaven the bells are ringing ♪
♪ Ding dong, merrily on high ♪
♪ Come hear the people singing ♪
♪ (scatting) ♪
Nate really did a great job
putting this whole thing together.
Yeah, he sure did.
Shows what hard work can do.
Or, correction, hard work and heart.
Your heart.
Thanks for coming with me today.
Oh, yeah. Sure, Andy.
That's what friends are for.
Oh, look!
That's the coolest hat. Great hat.
Oh, hi, Ms. Wilson.
Hey, Brandon. Hi, Brandon's dad.
Hey. Can you believe it? People are still donating.
We're going to have to have another wrapping party.
(laughing)
It's beyond my wildest dreams.
Yeah. How are you guys doing?
Doing good? Having fun?
Yes. Yeah. We're-- We're good.
(chuckling)
Nate, you did an amazing job.
Thank you.
Hey, uh, we'll pop back by in a little bit.
Come with me.
I want to buy you a Santa cupcake
at the hot chocolate kiosk.
His hat... all icing.
Oh, okay. Well, that's a sugar high waiting to happen.
(chuckling) Bye.
Andy, uh, is something going on?
Did Nate tell you?
Tell me what?
That I wanted to ask you something.
He was looking at us like something was going on.
He did tell me that you had something important to ask me.
I wish he hadn't.
I know. I'm sorry, but look,
I'm good to just let the whole thing go.
But there is something that I want to ask you.
Okay. Just ask it.
I'm just hoping that you're going to be okay
with what I'm about to say.
Andy, just ask it.
♪
It's just it's really hard.
Why?
Well, you and I went out a couple of times,
and I don't know how you feel about me, but--
I feel that--
that you are a really great...
...friend.
Yes, exactly,
and it's good to keep it that way.
Uh, yeah?
(both chuckling)
Okay, this is maybe going to be easier than I thought.
I wanted to ask you about Allison.
Allison?
I kinda have a crush on her.
(chuckling) You do!?
I've been wondering for a little while.
I think that she may have a crush on you, too.
She does?
Well, what about Nate?
I mean, I would ask her myself, but if they're getting along
then I don't want to interfere.
I'm not really sure.
Could you find out?
Andy, that's kind of a big ask,
but Allison and I do tell each other everything,
and she's supposed to drop by here soon.
So, I can't make any promises--
Yes, thank you! Thank you, Hope!
(laughing) Easy, big guy.
♪
(chuckling)
I wish my house was this delicious.
Yeah, but then it would slowly disappear piece by piece.
Oh, well, not slowly,
and then I'd just bake another one.
You know, Nate insisted on bringing this booth back, too.
He remembered it from when we were kids.
Well, he is one smart cookie.
(laughing) He sure is.
(chuckling)
I just wish that, uh...
What?
I thought you two had a lot in common.
No, we do, but...
I just think that's the problem.
The other night, when we were out for hot chocolate--
Yeah?
--we ended up talking about management theories for an hour.
Not very romantic.
No.
Yeah, and to be honest it didn't really feel
like we had much else to talk about.
Our get-togethers are starting to feel more like...
staff meetings.
- Ouch. - Mm-hm.
So, we talked it out, and we decided no more dates.
Oh.
Yeah.
I-- I'm sorry.
I thought you two would really hit it off.
Well, it's okay. You tried.
I tried and even Nate tried.
So, no harm no foul.
Well, then, I guess I should tell you, um...
Well, I found out what Andy wanted to ask me about.
Okay?
Turns out the person he wanted to ask about was...
you.
- Me? - He likes you.
- What? - Like, a lot.
- Really? - Really. (chuckling)
Oh, this is the best Christmas present
a girl could ever ask for.
Aww.
(both laughing)
Hey.
- Oh, hi. - Hey.
Who's watching the Regiftmas booth?
Oh, Brandon and some of his buddies.
Uh, but listen, the mayor is making his speech soon,
and he wants us to stand on stage with him.
Us? Us, like me and you?
Yeah, like me and you.
Okay. (chuckling)
Oh.
Hey, um, can you two give us a minute?
Uh, yeah. Sure. Yeah.
We'll catch up with you guys later.
Don't they make such a great couple?
Wait, what?
I thought Andy was going to ask you out again.
Uh, no. Turns out Andy just wanted to know if it was okay
if he could ask Allison out.
That's a twist.
(chuckling)
So, you and Nate,
that's more of a friendship thing?
Yeah.
So, would it be okay, if we went out sometime?
Like, you and me?
Andy, I would love that.
Me, too.
Great.
Hey, do you want to go get some hot chocolate?
I would love that.
Plus, I heard they have those Santa cupcakes.
Even better.
(both laughing)
Woman: Hey, it's them. There they are!
I saw them on TV.
What, are we celebrities now?
Yeah, exactly. (laughing)
I think it's the news report.
You wouldn't believe how many people came up to me
in the booth and thought we were, like, um...
Like, um, what?
Uh, a couple or something.
Oh.
Well, hey, maybe we should hold hands once in a while.
Give the people what they want.
(both laughing)
♪
I think my experience with Allison has taught me something.
That is... I'm definitely not ready.
Uh, how do you know that?
Oh, well,
while Allison and I were hanging out...
...I just kept avoiding anything that would make it
more of a real relationship, and I think that is a red flag.
Maybe I'll never be ready.
Doesn't happen twice and that's just how it's supposed to be.
But it's your life, Nate.
It can be whatever you want it to be.
Yeah, I know, I just...
But it has been nice spending time with you.
You make it sound like we'll never see each other again.
Oh. Oh, no. Like, it's just...
Regiftmas, Christmas,
the whole Jingle Bell Jubilee.
I mean, it'll all be done,
and soon the Christmas glow will all be gone,
and we just gotta get back to reality.
I...
Yeah, yeah. We will...
Yeah.
You, uh, ready to take the stage?
Yes, sir.
You know, maybe it should just be Nate,
'cause I wasn't that involved.
Hope, your Regiftmas idea has made this a Christmas
to remember for a lot of needy families.
I'm not getting up on that stage without you.
Come on.
♪
And I hope you've all enjoyed this year's Jingle Bell Jubilee.
Personally, I think it may be the best we've ever had.
(all applauding, cheering)
Now, on that note,
I'd like to introduce you to two people
that you may already be acquainted with.
Our new City Manager Nate Albertson
and one brilliant school teacher, Hope Wilson.
(crowd cheering)
What you all may not know is just a little while ago
our annual Christmas Charity Drive was in deep,
deep trouble.
Then these two young people found a way
to turn it around by introducing all of us
to the concept of Regiftmas.
Result?
A record number of donations this year,
far surpassing past efforts!
- (crowd cheering) - Oh, wow! Wow!
Which is why Nate and Hope
will each be receiving special recognition medals
from the City of Larchmont Falls
to honor everything they've accomplished for our town!
Take a bow, you two!
(crowd cheering)
Mayor Barson: Oh! Oh! One more thing!
Don't forget about our annual Christmas Eve Jingle Bell Dance
tonight at seven right here in City Hall
and I want to wish each and every one of you
a Merry Christmas.
(crowd cheering)
Woman: Merry Christmas!
Thanks again, you two.
I'll see that you get those medals as soon as possible.
Nate, who looks after the medals?
I do, sir.
Well, we're in good hands.
Now, I expect to see both of you back here
at the Jingle Bell Dance tonight.
- Oh, I really don't think... - I don't...
Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.
This is one of the high points of the Jubilee
and I will not take "no" for an answer.
You two represent the best this city has to offer.
Ergo, you will both be there. Hmm?
I'll see you later.
Well, he is the boss,
or my boss at least.
Are you gonna come?
Uh...
No. No, I don't think so.
I'm pretty wiped out.
Yeah.
I get it.
But still, it might be nice to...
I don't know.
I, yeah, you should, um,
you should go home and rest. You did your part.
Are you sure?
Because...
I could-- I could come.
Uh, no.
No, that's okay.
You have done more than enough.
Well, if that's how you look at it...
Have a good Christmas, Hope.
Yeah, you too, Nate.
♪
See you guys tomorrow.
Hey! Aren't you coming to the dance?
Yeah, 'cause... guess what?
What?
We're going together!
Oh! That's-- That's so great, you guys.
But no. I'm gonna sit this one out.
But you guys have fun. Okay?
What?
I-- I don't know.
We just thought since the two of us are going together.
Yeah, you and Nate would come with and...
I don't think so, Andy.
It's not what he wants.
You don't that.
No, I-- I do.
Yeah, he told me that after everything that happened
with you, it just kind of proved to him that he's not ready.
Okay, but, and this is just a theory.
What if the reason Nate didn't want to be with me
is because he actually wants to be with you,
but he just can't see it?
Maybe, but...
- No, I. - Hope!
When we're out on the ice and things are getting hairy,
sometimes we need to push one of the guys
to do the thing that he needs to do.
Maybe that's what Nate needs. A little push.
Maybe you could use one, too.
I really appreciate the advice, you guys,
but I need to respect Nate's wishes.
Regiftmas is behind us now and-- and it was amazing
and I am so lucky,
but I just, I need to move on with my life.
But you guys have fun, okay?
Really!
Hope.
(band playing Christmas music)
♪
- Ha. Look at you two. - Yeah!
It all kind of worked out, I guess.
Thanks to you and Hope.
Great party, by the way.
Uh, well, you'll have to give the credit
to the Chamber of Commerce.
They handle the Jingle Bell Dance.
Which was good for me, because I had enough on my plate.
So, Hope didn't show?
Uh, no, no.
Yeah, she said she wasn't going to,
but we were kind of hoping that maybe...
Yeah, yeah, I sort of was too,
but I can't blame her.
Well, you look like you could use a dance partner.
Ah, no, no. That's okay.
You two go ahead.
After all, you just got together.
Oh, come on. It's just one dance, Nate.
- Do you mind? - No!
He's gonna be better at not stepping on your toes anyways.
- (laughing) - I'm gonna go get some punch.
Come on.
(groaning) Okay.
♪
I've wanted to tell you, Allison,
I'm sorry you and I didn't click.
I just don't think I was ready.
Nate.
Did you ever think that maybe you weren't ready,
because I'm not the right person for you?
And maybe if you were with the right person...
You're not talking about a specific person, are you?
I'm talking hypothetically.
Hypothetically?
(chuckling) Okay, not hypothetically.
I'm talking about Hope.
Yeah, I mean, I just...
I think I pushed her away one too many times
and now I can't stop thinking about her.
What do you mean?
I mean, Regiftmas is over.
This whole time I was able to be with Hope
without admitting to myself how much it meant to me
and, uh, I could just tell myself I was doing my job.
Nate, everybody knew you weren't just doing your job.
Yeah, except the one person that mattered the most.
(clapping)
♪
Sorry, Allison, I think I need to cut in.
Yeah, you do.
♪
You showed up.
Yeah, I did.
What changed your mind?
Well...
I went home and I saw my grandmother's cedar chest
right back in my living room
and I just thought about how she was so unselfish.
She always cared so much about other people.
Not about herself and I always tried to be like that.
What makes me happy is making other people happy.
That's why I love Regiftmas so much.
- I know. - But I realized that...
I was making myself pretend that I didn't have feelings for you.
First, because Allison wanted to date you
and then because you told me you weren't ready
and I wanted to respect that,
but then, I couldn't help but think about how sad you looked
when I left the ceremony and I just started to wonder...
...what if what I want is really what you want.
What if those two things, they just, they line up?
I started thinking a lot after you left.
And I think, Ms. Wilson,
you might be on to something.
Really?
Really.
♪
(clapping)
I guess it's not just what we want.
What they want.
So, you know what they say.
Let's... let's give the people what they want.
(chuckling)
(clapping)
♪
♪ Happy Christmas, Happy Christmas ♪
♪ Happy Christmas, everyone ♪
♪ Happy Christmas ♪
♪ Happy Christmas, everyone ♪
♪