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♪ Dusting off those winter blues. ♪
♪ All the yuletide spirits high. ♪
♪ There's a ringing to the sky. ♪
♪ Big celebration, I hear the children laugh and play... ♪
- ♪ Here's to vacation...
I'll be right back to take your order.
- Doing okay? - Mmhmm.
You're still good over here?
- Is the food good? - Mmhmm.
Hello, Dash or Dine. Sam speaking.
I'll be right back with your check.
If you ladies come early tomorrow,
I'll make sure I have those cinnamon rolls.
Hungry Wholesale canceled the order.
They said the card was declined
and if we want groceries by Christmas--
Oh, eggs! That reminds me.
Introducing Elf-Frittata. I need a tester.
Wow. That's amazing.
Right?
I woke up with a recipe scribbled next to my bed.
For some reason, those always turn out to be the best.
Hi, Emily.
Hi.
Hey, there.
- Your order is almost ready. - Thanks.
Let's see.
Two burgers, two fries, two side salads.
That'll be... on the house.
Desi...
My diner, my rules. Besides, it's almost Christmas.
Thank you.
I'll be right back.
Desi? What do I do about the card?
If we don't have eggs or milk or peppers,
there won't even be an Elf-Frittata and...
What is that?
Nothing to worry about. Here, use my card.
But this is your personal. I can't...
Sam... It's our busiest time of the year.
Buy whatever you need.
I hope you saved room for dessert.
And here is some of Polly's peppermint bark.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas, Desi.
On Dasher!
On Dancer! On Prancer, on Vixen.
Have you gone inside?
Not yet. I'm observing.
You flew to New York five days before Christmas
just to observe, Greyson...
Look, the timing has to be perfect.
Time, my friend,
is the very thing you're running out of.
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You're listening to Delilah.
We're starting off tonight
by going straight to the phone lines.
I'm going to get through this time.
I can feel it.
Dial ...33-5452.
Oh, Desi... This was my moment.
Sorry, Joe, we're closing early for the Holiday Hop.
Your jackets, gentlemen.
I didn't want you to forget them this time.
I thought it was our job to look after you.
Oh, nobody needs to look after Desi.
She has her father's spunk.
You know, everybody needs somebody.
Speaking of, just got off the phone with your wife.
You didn't tell me when you ordered
that double helping of bacon that you were on a diet.
She phoned you?
Sure did.
Oh, Paulette, you ratted him out?
Of course she did.
Time to go, Joe.
Drive safely.
How do I look?
Like a woman who's about
to get a mistletoe kiss at the Holiday Hop.
It's not too much, is it?
Oh, you look beautiful, Sam.
You know, I can stay and help close
if you want to go, get ready.
No, not a chance.
I wasn't gonna make it tonight anyway.
Have enough fun for the both of us, okay?
Thanks, Desi.
You can do this. You can do this.
Well, that didn't go as planned.
Honey, there is a great big world out there
and you're missing it.
You should be going on dates.
Polly, we talk about this at least once a week.
I'm doing perfectly fine on my own.
And speaking of dates, uh, did I hear Bernie say
he's saving a dance for you tonight?
That man has been saving a dance for me since 2002.
He can wait an extra hour.
You know, your father used to do that.
Do what?
Clean the same spot five times
instead of talking about what's on his mind.
Yeah, and it was the cleanest auto shop in New York,
that's for sure.
Honey...
This diner is your heart and soul,
and we both know what it's going to take to keep it.
Now I believe in miracles, but we owe $12,000.
That doesn't just appear out of nowhere
even at Christmastime.
The first three years are statistically the hardest
for any restaurant.
So if I can make it one more year, I know I'll get ahead.
But we don't have a year.
The mortgage is due on the 26th.
Well, then maybe this is my sign to call it quits.
Have you thought any more about what we discussed?
Yes, and I can't do that.
Look, your father loved that truck.
Heaven's sake, I'm his sister.
And he wouldn't even let me get behind the wheel.
But he loved you more than anything.
Polly, I feel guilty enough.
I can't add selling the truck on top of it.
It would break his heart to see you give up on your dream.
You break a lot of folks hearts, actually.
Your father said goodbye to that truck a long time ago.
And now it's your turn.
Yeah. Okay, I'll list it for sale tonight.
That's my girl.
You can let it out, you know.
Oh, that lightbulb's been driving me crazy all week.
Hey, big bro.
The reindeer is taking flight.
What?
She's leaving.
You get cornier with age. So what's the plan now?
Well... hopefully just casually bump into her
at this Holiday Hopper thing.
The Holiday whater?
It's some Christmas dance they have here in town.
I'm assuming that's why they closed early.
I think that's a great idea.
Casually pepper her with questions while you waltz.
I've only got a few days left. What else do you suggest?
You know, most people would just forget about it
and enjoy the holidays.
Yeah, well, I'm not most people.
- Have a good night. - You too, sweetie.
Merry Christmas wherever you are
in the great state of New York.
Merry Christmas, Delilah.
I hope you can cozy up by a warm fire
and snuggle your loved ones a little tighter tonight.
But if you're like me and missing someone
extra special this Christmas, I hope this next song
hugs your heart like a warm blanket
with memories of Christmas past.
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Yeah. Uh, right now's not really a good time.
Why are you whispering?
I'm at her house.
What are you doing at her house?
Okay. You remember that photo of her dad's autoshop
from that old newspaper article?
Yeah.
Well, there is a garage here,
and it's a sign on it that is exactly the same.
So?
So I'm going to go and check it out
and see if there's anything that actually helps us.
You know what would help us more?
You not getting arrested?
Oh come on, it's just an old garage.
On someone else's property.
Yeah, well, okay, that's a good point.
I'm sorry, Dad.
Just call me when you get to your motel.
♪ Up on a housetop reindeer paws... ♪
Oh!
♪ ...good ol' Santa Claus
♪ down through the chimney with lots of toys ♪
♪ all for the little ones...
♪ Ho, ho, ho... who wouldn't go ♪
♪ Up on the housetop, click, click, click... ♪
♪ Down through the chimney with the good St. Nick ♪
Have a good night.
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She's running pretty good, I'd say.
Now, what do you want to call her?
I know.
What do you got Desi girl?
Red.
Old Red. I like the sound of that.
It will be a Christmas truck.
A Christmas truck, huh?
You're right.
We could even enter it in the Holiday Hop contest.
Get mom to decorate it.
We could make it like a new family tradition.
What do you think?
- Yeah. - Yeah.
All right.
♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride
♪ on a one-horse open sleigh
And a Merry Christmas it is.
You're listening to Delilah.
I hope you are soaking in all the joy of this season.
I can't believe you're driving.
Oh, I can't believe you're letting me drive,
especially Old Red.
Well, you only turned 16 once.
Besides, she was always yours too.
I think mom might have loved Old Red more than any of us.
You just keep your eyes on the road, okay?
You know, I'm basically giving you the reins
to Santa's sleigh here, right?
Which reminds me...
Don't tell Polly.
On Dasher.
Come on, Old Red.
My Desi girl.
Dad.
Probably took you a long while to get back into Old Red.
You're stubborn like your old pop.
Glad you finally came around.
I trust you'll get this message when you need it most.
You know, trust is a gift we've been given
for the things we can't control in life.
And we're given the high calling of courage
for the things we can.
In these last few months of my life, Desi girl,
I've realized how much of that I've lacked.
I made these tapes so I can take you on a journey
to our favorite spot,
Treasure Bluff.
After your mom passed,
I did a lot of things wrong in order to avoid the pain.
But I want to show you some things along the old route
that I never had the courage to.
And at the end, waits the most valuable gift
I have to give you.
And yes, you're taking Old Red.
She's been sitting around too long.
It'll be good for the both of you.
Now open up the glove compartment.
I've left you with plenty of instructions along the way.
We've taken her out 100 times together on the road.
Let's do it once more.
Oh, Dad.
You got to be kidding me.
- Morning. - Morning.
Can we talk?
Oh, yes. Of course.
Um, I'll pour us some coffee.
It's a wonderful day at Sunnyside Stay,
how may I help you?
Do you have one of those... um...
scraper things for your car.
Ice scraper?
Yeah.
Uh, you're the guest that parked there.
We advise all our guests
to park on the opposite side of the street this time of year.
That's funny.
It was in your welcome pamphlet and on the sign.
Oh. You're serious?
I'm afraid so.
Have a Sunnyside day.
Oh, he said he had faith that I'd find the message
at the perfect time,
but I feel like it's more the worst.
I woke up to an inbox full of potential buyers
that want to see the truck today.
I don't have time for a road trip.
But he mentioned there's something valuable
waiting for you at the end, right?
What if it's something
that could save the diner and Old Red?
This could be your miracle after all, sweetie.
Come on, come on.
Okay.
Oh. Come on.
Okay.
Everything good here?
Great. Enjoy.
Oh, I thought I got the wrong order for you.
Listen, I'll go right to the kitchen
and sort that out for you. Sorry about that.
Okay.
Hi. How's it going?
Full pot just for you guys.
Great. Okay. I'll get... I'll get your bill.
And the coffee. Yes, I'm brewing more.
Okay. Sam, I'm going to need,
uh, two eggs scrambled, buttered toast,
extra crispy bacon, and a stack of pancakes.
Got it.
Hey, what can I get you to drink, handsome?
Uh, yeah. Coffee, please.
The hotter, the better.
Okay, you got it.
Just, uh, passing through, I take it.
Uh, is it uh, that obvious.
Face like yours I'd never forget.
So where do you call home?
Uh, Miami. I'm just here on business.
Miami. I had a few fun summers there back in the day.
So must be some pretty important business.
You being so far from home Christmas week and all.
Yep.
Yeah. Okay. So listen, you take your time.
The name's Paulette, by the way.
Okay.
How you doing?
Shouldn't Desi be in by now?
She's taking a little road trip for a couple of days.
What?
She'll be back in time for the Christmas breakfast.
Don't worry, I've got everything under control here.
- Oh, no, no, not that.
Just a bit of burnt toast.
Okay, I got this, I got this. Nothing to worry about.
Woo. Oh, looks like we got ourselves a dasher.
Well, at least he paid.
It's got to be it.
Oh!
Man, that's my last candy cane one.
Here. You know what?
This will serve you a lot better
than one of those silly scratch-offs.
Uh, how about an apology instead?
Oh, Desi, I can--
What's Old Red doing here?
Oh, I'm taking her on a road trip to Treasure Bluff.
Tires. Okay?
Quite a trek all the way to Maine.
I'm all set.
And Joe here take mine.
You don't have to do that.
And if there's a prize, I want you to keep it.
You are an angel, Desi. Drive safely.
Mmhmm.
Uh... wait.
Sorry, I couldn't help but overhear that you're--
you're on your way to Treasure Bluff.
Well, I've got some business there,
and I'm having some car trouble.
I'm staying over at the Sunnyside Motel.
Oh.
Is that your car I saw in the parking lot?
Yeah.
You know, it's only sunny
on that side of the street half the year.
I love how people say that like that's a normal thing.
Yeah.
Yeah, well, since I'm having car trouble
and I can't seem to get a ride share,
Welcome to Edinburg.
Yeah.
I, um...
I'm wondering if it's at all possible if maybe, um...
can I get a ride?
What?
I know it's totally brazen and presumptuous of me,
but it's really important.
And I'm Greyson, by the way.
And I'm not weird or crazy or dangerous.
I'm just a little-- Whoa!
Oh!
Ugh!
Oh. Ow.
You're just a little bit clumsy.
Oh! Oh!
Oh!
Glad I'm not the only one.
Uh...
Yeah.
Um, uh...
I'm sorry, but it's going to be a no.
I'll pay you $3,000.
I'm trying to close the most important deal of my life
and I can't miss it.
Okay, a few conditions.
Okay.
You pay up front.
Sure.
You have to be okay with a couple of pit stops.
Absolutely.
And before we leave, you need to apologize to Joe.
Joe?
It's just a silly scratch.
Okay, okay, I... I will go apologize to scratch-off guy.
Joe.
I will go apologize to Joe.
Good.
And just so you know,
I've taken many self-defense classes.
Understood.
Great. Bring your own snacks.
Snacks.
I'm gonna go apologize... first.
Joe.
Oh, that's not going to fit up here with mine.
You're going to have to put it in the bed of the truck.
So... cool truck.
It's very... Christmas-y.
Thanks.
Are you, like, uh, Buddy the Elf's cousin or something?
- Twice removed. - Hmm.
Want one?
Oh, no, no, no.
I don't really do sugar for breakfast... or ever.
♪ ...born the King of Angels o come let us adore him, ♪
Oh, these are cool.
Oh... Please don't touch those.
Okay.
You've never been on a road trip, have you?
My... my travel arrangements
normally look very different than this.
Hm.
Not that this isn't great. This is great. I...
No, it's okay, it's okay. I get it.
So, uh...
why, uh, why Treasure Bluff?
It's kind of personal.
May I ask what these pit stops are that we're making?
Same answer.
Got it.
Hey, I thought people were supposed to talk on road trips.
Touché.
Okay then, good chat.
Okay. Change of subject.
What is the deal with this truck?
What do you mean?
I mean, I thought these things only existed
on holiday throw pillows and Christmas cards.
It was my dad's.
Oh.
He, uh... he a big car guy?
Yeah. He used to own an autobody shop.
Fixing vintage vehicles was his specialty.
This one was his favorite.
Why this one?
- Personal. - Personal reasons.
Like father like daughter, huh?
Well, now, this one's cool. I haven't--
Don't touch that!
Oh.
- Wow. - I'm sorry. It's just--
Personal, I get it.
Listen, I.
Why are you so--
Let me talk.
first, okay?
Look, I am trying to do you a favor by giving you a ride.
This is a transaction, not a favor.
Mm, well, this transaction
doesn't include meddling in my truck,
so why don't you just sit still, please,
for a little while longer,
and this will be a really pleasant drive.
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We've got stories ahead.
to warm your heart and feed your soul.
Like a hot bowl of steaming soup
on an icy winter's afternoon.
This is Daytime with Delilah.
Feed my soul like a hot bowl of steaming soup.
Just listen, it'll make you feel better.
I play this in my diner all the time.
- My guests love it. - Okay.
Who do we have on the line?
Hi, Delilah. My name is Michael.
I'm calling to dedicate a song to my fiancée, Jenna.
We're getting married on Christmas Eve
without a penny to our name but we don't care.
As long as we're together, we'll figure it out.
Wow.
Michael, there are many, many people who are rich
but have no one to love them.
If you have someone who loves you for your heart,
then you are truly the wealthiest man in the world.
This song is for you and your treasured sweetheart.
What?
Oh, come on, poor Michael.
I mean, literally poor Michael.
He's banking on something
that'll be gone as soon as the snow melts.
What are you like, the Grinch's cousin?
Twice removed.
Make sure to get your fireplaces roaring tonight,
because Santa's sending a pop-up snowstorm
straight from the North Pole.
Great.
I am going to pull over.
I need to put the cover on the truck bed
before the storm hits.
Don't want to carry extra snow.
Ohhh...
What?
Hope you can get that stain out of your shirt.
Where's my suitcase?
Looks like someone forgot to fully close
the tailgate back at the motel.
My shirt is...
Maybe it'll be a good icebreaker for your meeting.
Hey, you know what?
Why don't you go in and get yourself something?
I'll do this. Yeah, I'll take care of this.
Thank you.
And I'll double-check it when I'm back.
Desi girl.
After your mom passed,
I did a lot of things wrong in order to avoid the pain.
How'd it go?
Uh, good.
You okay?
Oh, yeah. Great. Yeah.
Here. It's the greenest thing I could find.
Thanks.
Hopefully there's no more bumps in the road.
Oh, I think that's the least of our worries.
Wait, is this apple and kiwi or is this like spinach and kale?
Oh, I'm gonna be sick.
Oh, it's not that bad.
Well, looks like we're here.
Cozy Cliffside.
Now, there's two words that should never go together.
Betty, were we expecting another couple tonight?
Another couple?
Oh, no, Mister, I'm not falling for that.
You're just trying to put me off my game
before the gingerbread contest.
You invited them for the contest?
Ezra, darling, we're going to disturb our guests.
What are you looking at?
Where did I see that truck before?
What?
It's really cute.
Honey. It's her.
Well, deck the halls.
Now are you going to tell me what it is we're doing here?
Nope. Because I don't really know myself.
Wait, what?
Really? What?
Oh, uh, hi. I'm not really sure how to explain this.
Let's get you two out of the cold.
- Come on in. - Come.
Come, come.
You're so beautiful. Just the spitting image.
And I see you've done well for yourself.
Oh, no. we're not together.
Let me grab your coats. I'll get those hung up for you.
And I'll make some homemade hot cocoa.
Oh, lovely.
It sounds sweet.
Actually, do you have a wooden hanger?
It's just better for the leather.
Thank you.
Okay, so you're telling me you don't know these people?
Un-huh.
Well, it looks like they like Christmas as much as you do.
And where's your luggage?
Oh, uh, a bit of a long story. It fell out of the truck.
It smells like skunk.
Good thing you left it behind, then.
I've got an extra set of pajamas
I can lend you for your stay.
You'll be warmer, that's for sure.
Oh, no, no, no, we're not... we're not spending the night.
Oh, you're going to have to.
There's a storm expected any moment now.
Going to be the biggest one we've had in years.
I'll get your room ready.
Thanks.
Someone you recognize?
Um...
Yeah, my parents... and me.
They were always our favorite couple.
We have a lot to catch up on.
Mmm. This smells delicious.
Oh, it's a new recipe.
Ezra says he loves it, but then he'd like a piece of cardboard
if I gave it to him.
Somebody say they want to play cards?
No, Ezra, I didn't say cards, I said cardboard.
Ah!
Oh, big old teddy bear. He can't hear me half the time.
Oh, here. Let me help you with that.
Oh thank you, dear.
These look so good.
So do, uh, one of you play guitar?
I used to, I love playing,
but I lost my hearing a few years ago.
As I'm sure you can tell by now.
Our health insurance doesn't cover the cost of hearing aids,
so he can't play anymore.
Yeah, my... my aunt has hearing aids.
She just paid out of pocket for them.
She's been really happy-- - Cookie?
As soon as we dig ourselves out
from our medical bills,
it'll be the first purchase we make.
But in the meantime, we'll just drive our guests crazy.
Shouting at each other, won't we?
Whatever it takes.
Oh, life is easier when you can laugh together.
Now. Take a sip.
Oh, okay.
Mm. That's really good.
Okay. Let me guess.
Nutmeg, cinnamon, dark cocoa, of course.
Full fat coconut milk whisked with sugar
and a dash of espresso.
Oh, you've got a gift. Reminds me of your mother.
She was in the kitchen every time your parents visited.
I still use her sugar plum pie recipe.
Oh, I have to give that to you before you go.
My dad never mentioned
anything about this place or my mom's recipes.
I don't think he knew how
to talk about her after she was gone.
It was like he shut down
that part of his life and tucked it away.
I do know he regretted not sharing more with you.
So is that why he sent me here?
To share this place with me?
There's a lot he wants to share with you.
He wants to save you
from making the same mistakes he did.
You know, you should really consider
entering this into a competition.
Well, let's get you two settled in.
We can chat some more in the morning.
Come along, this way.
We really do appreciate you having us stay here.
But are you sure there aren't two rooms?
Maybe you could just double-check.
Because, like I said, we aren't together.
Definitely not together.
Oh. That's obvious.
You two are as rigid together as a couple of tinsel trees.
But with this being the week of Christmas,
unfortunately, this is the only room we have available.
I put sheets in a pillow on the couch for Mr. Greyson.
We're just the room over if you need anything at all.
Sweet dreams.
Well... this is awkward.
Well, I got dibs on this one... and dibs on the bed.
Huh?
Wait. Are you serious?
I'm speechless.
I don't have a choice.
Unlike you, who actually brought their own clothes
but is choosing to wear whatever... this is.
What? This old thing.
Oh.
Wow. A smile and a laugh.
Oh. Ha, ha. Very funny. I'm actually a lot of fun.
Oh, okay.
Hey, um, what did you mean when you said
your dad sent you here?
I mean, clearly he must have wanted me to have this onesie.
I mean, you can't get light-up pajamas anywhere.
You do that a lot, don't you?
Do what?
Avoid. Deflect.
I've known you less than 24 hours.
I've seen you do it, like, five times.
Uh, that's because I've known you less than 24 hours.
No, I don't buy it.
I think you do it with everyone.
Well, if you must know,
this whole road trip was my dad's idea.
His stops, his rules.
Why? I don't know, but this is supposed to be the first stop.
So here we are.
How many stops are there?
At least a couple more. Not entirely sure.
I'm sort of waiting on further instructions.
From where?
You do that a lot, don't you?
What?
Pry. Press. Dig.
Well, how else are you supposed to get to know someone?
Last night I found a message in the truck.
The tape that says "Desi girl".
You snooped.
I'm on a road trip with a complete stranger.
Can you blame me?
That's fair.
So what did the tape say?
Some memories, some regrets.
I guess there's a lot he wishes
he would have told me or shown me.
I'm... I don't know, it's still kind of a big question mark.
Well, now I feel guilty for forcing myself
onto such a personal trip.
Don't. You're actually helping me.
I'm kind of drowning in debt.
Ah, so that's why you let me pay you to come?
Well, I didn't have much choice.
Everything I love is on the line, including Old Red.
So, how did your dad pass?
Wow. You don't hold back, do you?
No, look. Sorry.
Forget I said that, you don't have to answer that.
I was at culinary school abroad.
He was so proud of me.
Even when I couldn't come home or call,
he never made me feel guilty.
And then when I finished my degree,
I knew the second I got off the plane
that he was sick, that he'd been sick.
A week later, he was gone.
I'm sorry.
So your turn. What's your story?
Uh, okay.
Raised in Miami... to a single mother.
One younger brother, dad was never in the picture.
She struggled a lot when I was growing up,
emotionally, financially, you name it.
She passed this year a little after Labor Day.
I'm sorry.
It turns out me leaving home at 18
was the best thing to happen to both of us.
She went back to school, opened a law firm.
She became super successful.
Impressive.
It's all supposed to be mine soon.
Is that what your business deal is about?
Yeah.
That's so exciting.
You get to be in charge of a place
that changes people's lives.
Yeah, I guess so.
I try to do that with my diner.
What do you mean?
Sometimes serving a warm meal feels like...
opening a door to someone's heart.
I've always wanted to create a safe place
for people to feel like they belong.
I don't know if I've ever heard anyone
say anything like that before.
Desi...
Good night.
Hey, there. You need a hand with that?
My pride says no.
- My age says yes.
Well, today age wins. Huh?
You're a good man.
Oh, don't thank me yet.
I've never cut down a Christmas tree before.
This could go terribly wrong.
Ah! Come on.
Okay.
I'll go on this side.
Go ahead.
There we go. You got it.
There we go. Got it.
- There you go. - All right.
We cut down a tree!
We got a tree.
Here. You mind taking that?
Yeah. Just drag it in.
You got it? You're good?
Get this in the house.
We got a tree.
Need any help?
Would love some. Could you stir the batter?
Sure.
So do your children come home for Christmas?
No. We tried for years to have kids,
but the Lord had other plans.
Oh, I'm so sorry, I didn't mean--
No. Don't be.
There was a time I couldn't talk about it.
But that changed
when we turned this place into a bed and breakfast.
What do you mean?
We chose this house
because it had the perfect room for a nursery.
I even decorated, hoping one day we'd be able to fill it.
But years went by.
One day I walked in and all I saw was a room collecting dust.
That's when I had to shift my perspective.
It's people that bring us joy.
That's the day I told Ezra
I wanted to turn this into a bed and breakfast.
It must have been really hard to let go of, though.
Yeah.
But now all the rooms
are constantly filled with new people
I get to call family, like your parents.
Like you.
All right, we ready? Here we go.
Hey. All right.
Perfect.
Wow. Miami guy turned mountain man.
It's a Christmas miracle.
I'm full of surprises.
Ooh! You two can help us decorate.
Oh, actually, I think we should be getting on the road.
Nonsense.
The roads out here won't be ploughed for a couple of hours.
Desi, come help me get started with these ornaments.
And you guys get the rest.
You play?
Oh, not in a long time.
Go on, take her for a whirl.
No, I couldn't.
If there's one thing I've learned
is never to take a single moment in life for granted.
You see a beautiful instrument, you play it.
You see a beautiful woman, you say it.
Uh...
I can barely hear anyways.
I'll pretend to be impressed either way.
Oh let's see...
No way.
My love.
*
Come on, let's decorate that tree.
Look, I have popcorn.
You want the tall guy to start it up here.
All right. There we go.
Yeah. Oh, yeah.
That's perfect.
That's a good one.
Okay. You two stand in front of the tree.
It's tradition.
Now, in. In, in.
A little bit closer.
No. Yeah. Big smiles.
Oh, we should probably get going.
Yeah, we should, yeah.
Um, thank you so much for loaning me this shirt.
Oh, before you go.
I've been keeping this for you.
Thank you.
I'm so glad my dad sent me here.
Merry Christmas.
Thank you for everything.
That was unexpected.
It was.
Speaking of, you're amazing for playing the guitar.
I told you, I'm full of surprises.
And that's how your mom and I got roped into
blowing up 100 balloons
for Ezra and Betty's Christmas party.
I have never seen your mom laugh so hard in my life.
And that's how that first red balloon was released.
Sometimes I wonder what my life would have been like
if I'd kept that tradition.
Maybe I would have been a better father.
I wouldn't have made some of the mistakes.
I'm sorry I dozed off there.
Did I hear something about a red balloon.
A story about my mom.
Personal. Got it.
Would you settle for the cliff notes?
What, are you kidding me?
Those are my favorite kind of notes.
At the end of every year, my parents and I
used to take a road trip to Treasure Bluff
and release a red balloon.
I don't know if you know this, but they're called cliff notes,
not cliff note.
They discovered the spot on their honeymoon.
My mom thought it was the perfect place
to release her... her doubts and fears and failures to God.
And she was digging through her purse to look for something
to symbolize the act
and at the bottom, she found a red balloon
from the Christmas party at Cozy Cliffside.
So they just blew it up and let it go.
After that, the tradition stuck.
Until it didn't.
Until your mom--
Yeah.
I heard him say something about making mistakes.
Did he mention any of those?
A few. Why?
I'm just wondering if there's anything significant.
I mean, I don't think he had any deep, dark secrets,
if that's what you mean.
♪ Christmas is that time of year... ♪
♪ When we gather round to hear ♪
♪ words of love and good cheer ♪
Alright. We're here.
*
♪ ...speech of joy for all mankind. ♪
♪ Let us light our dark nights with illumination. ♪
♪ Pour yourself a glass of wine, let us toast... ♪
My dad said to get here before 2:00.
Apparently, he used to meet some of his friends here.
Fun.
Yeah. He said to find the booth with man's best friend.
Oh. Right here.
Well, it looks like we're in for a treat.
You mean literal treat?
Okay. Thank you. Welcome to Precious Paws. How may--
Desi?
You must be Big Mike. Hi, my dad--
Come here girl!
Oh, it's happening again.
Gary!
Gary! Look who moseyed on in in the corral.
It can't be. Hey!
It sure is. Come on.
Hey, this is Desi, and, uh...
Hey, now, who's this fella?
Oh, uh...
This is Greyson. He's...
Uh--
...a friend.
I take it they don't get much snow
from where you're from.
Uh, no, they do not.
Well, welcome to our neck of the woods.
So how do you guys know my dad?
Well, you know, he came in
and got some candy apples one day.
Yeah, and he got it a little too close to the pups.
Paws were all over him.
And you know what, he volunteered
almost every weekend after that.
Yeah, he was one of the great ones.
I'll tell you what, though.
You knew never to cross him or the people he loved.
That sounds like my dad.
That, uh, ever get him into any kind of trouble.
Now, what are you alluding to?
Oh, nothing. I just, from what you said--
Holly's ready for you.
Hey, hey, hey, there's my girl.
How are you doing?
You're John's girl.
He was always talking about you.
Showed us all the pictures of your time at culinary school.
I'm Janice.
Hi.
All three of us are business partners in Precious Paws.
Hey, and this is Desi's friend, Gralen.
Uh, Greyson.
Nice to meet you.
Hey, you two pick the best time to visit.
Cinema in the snow is tonight.
What's that?
A drive-in movie theater in the forest across the way.
And it's Holly's favorite.
Awww...
Big Mike adopted little Holly here last Christmas.
Uh, she adopted me.
Oh, speaking of adoption, Whiskers and Lucky
are being adopted just in time for the holidays.
Hey, you guys want to help them get groomed?
Yeah.
Uh...
Yeah.
I'll be out back. You guys have a great time.
Welcome to the team.
I'm, not that this is any of my business,
but that snow storm kind of put us
a little behind schedule.
Are you sure you have time to do this?
To help these sweet little guys?
Always.
Okay.
Hi. Hi...
Okay, let's do this.
- Okay, what do we do? - Alright. So...
Yeah. Does that feel good?
Hi.
Okay. Final touch.
- Oh, absolutely. - Mmhmm.
I'm not sure about how to tie this knot.
You just didn't pull it tight enough.
I just didn't pull it tight enough.
I was just worried.
I know we're good.
Ah, it is so good.
Oh. She's beautiful.
Yeah. She is.
Uh, so you guys are here every weekend?
Yeah. You know, with the lack of local funding,
we're trying to raise awareness.
But, you know, unfortunately,
this is probably going to be our last Christmas.
Oh, that's so sad.
Hey, you know, it breaks... it breaks my heart.
Think of all the dogs
that we won't be able to rescue or...
be saved by Precious Paws.
Big Mike. - Yeah.
Can you help me unload
a box of dog food before I go home?
Yeah.
I hope you have a box of tissues or something.
You know what? I'm so glad you came.
This place really means a lot to him, doesn't it?
Yeah. Big Mike was in a dark place for a while.
Felt like he wasn't needed anymore.
Asked for a sign.
Then he found a group of orphaned puppies
cuddled under his truck.
Sparked the idea to open up the rescue shelter.
Wow.
Talk about a sign from God.
Yeah.
Oh!
It looks like somebody's ready for the movie.
Oh.
All right.
I got you...
the sugariest thing I could find.
Perfect. Thank you.
And some beef jerky and an apple for me.
Yeah. Mmhmm.
And a blanket.
Oh, oh.
One for you, one for me.
Right? Of course.
Well, who knew that a Christmas festival had so much to offer?
I mean, we got world-famous candy apples,
hand-quilted blankets, and adorable dog adoptions.
Hmm. Enough to make you reconsider
your future travel arrangements.
Yeah, only if your dad is planning it.
Hey, why do you keep asking about my dad?
Like earlier, when you asked
if he'd ever gotten into any trouble.
I mean, I am on a road trip with his daughter,
who is apparently very proficient in self-defense
and has a rather intimidating puppy loving friend,
and who getting to talk about anything personal
is like pulling teeth.
Maybe I just want to know more about the man
who raised a woman like you.
Look, Desi, there's something I need to tell you.
Pretty cool setup, huh?
Gary, they're having a moment.
Uh, right. Carry on.
As you were.
Enjoy the movie.
Yeah, you guys too. Enjoy the show.
Alright, everyone, it's movie time.
Turn your radio dials to 98.8 FM.
Great.
Well, you can't throw away your career
because of sentiment.
I'm not throwing a career away.
I'll get by. I'm a darn good lawyer.
This doesn't shake your faith in me, does it?
This is a question of common sense, not faith.
Faith is believing in things
when common sense tells you not to.
I wish you could let yourself believe in people like Chris,
and in fun and love and joy and all the other intangibles.
Can't pay the rent with intangibles.
And you can't live without them.
Why don't you try a little blind faith, darling...
Any chance I could buy these red balloons?
Can I? Thanks!
Thank you.
Aww... That's so clever.
Hey. Everything okay?
We've been hanging on to this for a long time.
Thank you.
I've learned more from the both of you than you'll ever know.
Come here, girl.
So don't be such a stranger, okay?
Okay.
- See ya. - Bye.
Yeah.
Greyson, what's going on?
Have you got any more information?
No, no. Look, Rob, I don't know what to tell you,
but let's just drop it.
What?
I don't care what it is her father did.
It doesn't matter anymore.
Desi deserves every bit of it.
You're falling for her, aren't you?
I've known her for three days. Don't be ridiculous.
You do realize how much half of everything is, right?
Yeah. Look, I gotta go.
Hey. Morning. Another tape, huh?
Do I get to listen to this one?
Well, we gotta get moving,
so I don't have much of a choice, do I?
If Big Mike taught me anything,
it's that vulnerability isn't a weakness.
It's a great strength.
I'm sorry that I wasn't more vulnerable with you.
I'd give anything to be at that Christmas market with you now.
I hope you got a candy apple for me too.
Hello. Dash or Dine Sam speaking.
Hey, uh, there's someone on the phone looking for Desi.
Said it's important.
- Oh.
Ahhh!
Uh, take a message.
Tell them we'll get back to them.
Okay.
Go.
What's going on back here?
The last stop before Treasure Bluff
won't be long, but it might be the most important.
There's a little white church up ahead.
Stop in and ask for Cheryl.
Tell her I said hello.
- We won't stay for long. - Yeah.
Hey. You coming?
Uh, yeah. Yeah. Of course.
All right, let's get up on the stage, shepherds.
And here's your staff and a staff for you.
Okay, just before we sing "Away in a Manger",
I'm going to get Mary to put baby Jesus
in the manger for me.
Oh. Beautiful, sweetie.
Uh, but next time,
can you just please place baby Jesus in the manger?
Oh. Oh, hello. Uh, we're closed for rehearsals.
I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.
I'm looking for Cheryl.
I'm Cheryl. Um, what can I do for you?
Um, I'm not sure exactly.
I'm, um... John Phillips sent me to talk to you.
Desi.
Uh... Excuse me one second.
Um. All right, everyone, just give me a second.
I'll be right with you, okay? Just, uh, chill out.
Hi. I'm... I'm Greyson.
Um, if you two need a moment to talk,
I'm happy to hold down the fort for you.
I actually minored in theater in college,
so I know how to deal with restless actors.
That would be wonderful. Come on.
All right, everyone, um, I just need to speak
to Miss Desi for a moment,
but I'll be right over here if you need anything.
In the meantime, this is Mr. Greyson.
- Hello.
He studied acting in college,
so this is a perfect opportunity to learn from him.
Okay, over to you.
Thank you.
Okay, well, that was a while ago,
so I need a bit of a refresher.
So who can tell me what stage left and what stage right?
So how did you know my dad?
I was in love with him.
You were in love with him?
When?
It was many years after your mother passed away.
We met exactly 10 years ago here
at the Christmas Eve service,
on his way home from Treasure Bluff.
Mm.
So that's when he started going back to Treasure Bluff.
That was my first year abroad at culinary school.
My first Christmas ever away from home?
Yes. He didn't stop talking about you.
He told me how hard it was to be apart from you.
So what happened?
Well, we really hit it off,
and he made countless trips up here to visit me.
And then one day he called and he told me he was very sorry,
but he needed to end things.
I didn't hear from him again until a few years later.
I got a letter right before he died.
And what did the letter say?
He finally explained why he cut things off.
He was terrified to feel that deeply again
and possibly lose someone else he loved.
So he walled off his heart and convinced himself
that he was better off alone.
So you never got to see him again.
No.
Pain has the ability
to turn even the softest heart into stone.
Your father sent you here because he didn't want you
to close off your heart the way he did.
All right, now, what is the most
super serious rule of acting?
I know! I know!
- Yes. - Have fun.
Have fun! Of course!
That is the most important rule of all.
He's a good one. I can tell.
Now, everybody, I need you to be very, very serious.
Put on your serious faces.
I just don't want to get hurt again.
The cost of love is loss.
But it's the greatest gift we've been given.
How did you--
He mailed it with the letter?
I have always prayed that you would stop by.
All right.
Let's thank Mr. Greyson, shall we?
Thank you so much.
Now, remember, kids...
have a very Merry Christmas. You guys are great.
All right, let's get ready to sing "Away in a Manger".
Hey, if you don't mind,
would we be able to stay for one song?
I kind of promised the shepherds I would.
Of course.
One, two, three. One, two.
♪ Away in a manger
♪ No crib for a bed.
* The little Lord Jesus ♪
♪ lay down his sweet head.
♪ The stars in the bright sky. ♪
♪ looked down where he lay. ♪
♪ The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. ♪
Hey, Sam, why don't you take a break now
before the dinner crowd rolls in.
- Okay? - Okay.
- Thanks Polly. - Yeah. You bet.
Oh, yeah.
Thank you for calling
the law office of Virginia Rivers in Miami.
How may I help you?
Oh, yes. Hi. I got a message
that you were looking for Desi Phillips.
Oh, really?
♪ ...and take us to heaven
- ♪ to live with thee there.
Desi, there's something I need to confess.
Okay.
Oh, um, I can take this later.
Oh, I can't actually.
I told Polly only call if it was an emergency.
I'll try to be quick.
Yeah, yeah... Go ahead, take it.
Hey. Everything okay?
You're not going to believe this,
but I just got off the phone with a lawyer
about an inheritance left to your father.
Wait, what? Whose inheritance?
Some woman named Virginia Rivers.
She's left him half of everything.
But why?
I don't know, but apparently it's a big enough sum
to make her children launch an investigation.
Now, they've been trying to contest the will,
claiming undue influence, but they couldn't prove it.
So what does that mean?
It means that the inheritance is now yours.
Wait, how?
I've never even heard the name Virginia Rivers.
Well me neither.
They told me she was a big shot lawyer in Miami.
Passed away just after Labor Day.
Did she have a son?
Uh, yes, two. Both in Miami.
About the same age as you.
I'll call you back.
Okay, I can explain.
So this was all an attempt just to get dirt on my dad?
At first, yes.
- But Desi... - You lied to me.
I didn't technically lie.
I just didn't disclose everything.
But Desi, your father he's--
He what?
My mother wrote explicitly in her will
to leave half of her estate to John Phillips,
the prisoner that got free.
Why would she write that?
My dad's never even been arrested.
And I believe that now.
But before this trip,
I mean, how do you think it looked to us?
I mean, it looked almost something like, like blackmail.
Blackmail?
Why would a prominent Miami lawyer
leave half of her fortune to some random guy
with an auto shop in New York?
Look, Desi, your father had a whole life
and regrets you knew nothing about before this trip.
I'm just saying, is there any chance.
Don't--
There may have been a few things that I didn't know
about my dad, but he was a good man, an honest man,
a better man than you.
You can keep your mom's money. I don't want it.
Desi...
Desi, please.
Okay. You're right.
Your father was a better man than me.
But the only thing I've discovered on this trip
worth anything is I don't want to be the same man I was
before I met you.
Desi, I am so sorry.
I'm sure you'll find someone to pay for a ride back to town.
Merry Christmas, Greyson.
Dad, I don't get it.
I tried being vulnerable.
I tried being open.
I'm just not sure that works.
Merry Christmas.
Thank you for donating.
Your generosity makes a big difference.
On the count of three,
we're going to give it all to God.
Ready?
One, two.
Welcome to our spot.
Now, I know you're probably doing just fine on your own,
but that doesn't mean you ought to be.
Promise me that you won't let your fear of getting hurt
cause you to miss out on the best things in life too.
There's one last regret that I have to tell you.
There was an argument your mom and I had.
Some silly misunderstanding.
She tried to resolve it before we went to work,
but I was unwilling to see things from her perspective.
Later that afternoon,
a drunk driver ran a red light and...
She was gone.
I let my pride
take away the last few moments we had together.
The last kiss.
The last look into those deep blue eyes.
Desi...
the greatest piece of advice I have to give you
is to forgive.
Forgive quickly.
Forgive when it's hard for your own sake.
Sometimes the hardest part is to forgive yourself
and don't feel guilty about your time abroad.
I have never been more proud.
You got to pursue your dreams, Desi.
Chase them.
Don't ever quit.
I don't know why it's easier to talk to a tape recorder
than it is to talk to the people you love most sometimes,
but forgive me
for not sharing these things with you sooner, Desi.
I love you.
I love you, Dad.
I always have.
Always will.
Enjoy the view. I know I am.
Hey, um...
I don't know what else to say,
but I just know you guys are going through it.
It's the least I can do.
Thank you.
- Hey, Greyson. - Hey.
What are you doing here? Where's Desi?
Desi went to Treasure Bluff on her own.
Hey, can I give you a ride anywhere?
Yeah, actually.
Okay. Come here girl.
Holly and I got you. Let's go.
Time to give it all to God.
One, two...
Three.
Ezra.
Oh. Never mind.
Greyson, what a lovely surprise.
Where's Desi?
Oh, uh, we went our separate ways this morning.
Can I come in for a minute?
Of course, dear. Let's have a cup of tea.
This means so much to both of us.
Oh.
- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.
*
Hey, what is it? Now's not really a good time.
Big Mike's waiting in the van.
Who's Big Mike? Actually, never mind.
Just please tell me you're not at the airport.
Not yet. Why?
You're not going to believe what I found at mom's house.
I'm sending you pictures right now.
Desi says the first piece goes to you.
- Thank you. - You're so welcome.
The second one goes to you.
This is new.
Another one of Desi's late night revelations?
No, not this one.
You doing okay?
Not really.
How's that honesty feel?
Different. But refreshing.
Mm. You'll get used to it.
So what time's the buyer coming?
Any minute.
They offered double the asking price,
so as long as they show up, the diner should be just fine.
It sure will be fine.
I'm going to miss Old Red,
but I feel closer to dad now more than ever.
Losing the truck won't change that.
Actually, I have to clean it out before the buyer gets here.
- You got this? - Yeah.
Always.
"To forgive is to set a prisoner free
"and to discover that the prisoner was you."
The prisoner that got free.
Hi, Desi, it's Betty.
Greyson made me promise not to say anything,
but I just can't help myself.
He stopped by last night
with a check to cover Ezra's medical bills.
It was the sweetest blessing.
Please know that I'm praying for you both.
He's a keeper.
Merry Christmas, Desi.
Big Mike.
There she is!
Uh... Polly, what's going on?
Uh, my name is Greyson.
- Greyson? Shh!!
What's on your mind, Greyson?
Oh. It's not what but uh... who.
Uh, her name is Desi,
and she's the best person I've ever met.
She's smart and talented,
and she has the biggest heart in the world.
She's beautiful in every way, Delilah.
The world is better and brighter because of her.
I'm better because of her.
And I would do anything to make things right between us.
Well, Greyson, if you share with her what you just told me,
I think you might have a good chance.
This next song is for you and Desi.
♪ Away in a manger
♪ No crib for a bed
I, uh. I need some fresh air.
Oh, Desi.
Desi...
Turns out...
My mother kept a journal
and even after climbing all the way to the top,
it wasn't enough for her
and eventually her old habits crept back in.
One night she drove her car into a ditch.
According to her, that's where God found her,
sent her an angel.
In John.
My dad.
While he fixed her car,
they talked all night and he shared with her
that forgiveness was his key to peace.
She wrote that that night, that encounter with your father
was when she found her faith.
Now, for the first time in her entire life,
she felt true freedom.
Apparently, your dad credited his own similar journey
to a quote he shared with her.
"To forgive is to set a prisoner free."
And discover that the prisoner--
Was you.
Yeah.
Desi, can you ever forgive me?
I already have.
Okay. Here we go.
Christmas miracles.
It was you who put the balloons in my truck, wasn't it?
I told you, I'm full of surprises.
What do you say we take out Old Red
one last drive for old-time's sake?
We can't I... I sold her.
Mm. I know.
You're the buyer.
I told you I had to close the most important deal of my life.