Christmas in Mistletoe (2025) Movie Script
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- Melissa,
these cupcakes are amazing.
You've outdone yourself.
-Well, I'm glad you like them.
Merry Christmas, Elizabeth.
- Merry Christmas.
-I'm sorry.
I really need to talk to her.
-Tyler,
I have customers waiting.
-I'll pay for everyone's order.
-Melissa, the man needs
to talk to you.
-Melissa, I am sorry.
-It's too late for sorry.
Everyone, I'll be right back.
-I've loved you
since we were kids, Melissa.
That hasn't changed.
-We're not kids anymore.
You can't just come back here
and expect everything
to be as it was.
You have your life
and your career in the city.
I'm a country girl.
We've both moved on,
and you were never happy
living here in Travelers Rest,
and I don't see myself
being happy anywhere else.
What are you doing?
-I can be happy
living anywhere in the world
as long as you are
there with me.
I love you, Melissa.
I always have
and I always will.
Marry me.
-Yes.
- And cut!
Okay, I'm happy with that.
Let's move on.
Can we be ready to roll again,
please, in 10 minutes?
Please and thank you.
-Hey, Willow.
-Hey.
-Are we all set
for the church tomorrow?
-Uh, yeah,
I can run over and check.
- Amazing. Thank you so much.
- Mm-hm.
By the way,
this bakery is perfect.
-Yeah. It's a good bakery.
Thanks, Kim.
Oh, hey,
and have you thought any more
about hiring me
as an assistant director
for your next picture?
-Girl, you know that
is not up to me.
It is entirely Miranda.
-But she is coming by later,
and I will talk to her about it.
- Okay?
- Okay.
-She does have
another project coming up.
What's the project?
-A Christmas movie about an inn.
-Are we saving the inn
from foreclosure?
-Yeah.
-And there's probably a bakery.
-Also yeah.
-Okay. All right, well,
I'll find a little cozy downtown
with lights everywhere,
bustling with Christmas cheer.
-Okay, I'm sensing
some sarcasm here.
-Sorry.
I mean, but--I mean,
we already have a bakery.
This looks like
every other cozy bakery
in every other cozy
Christmas movie.
We can just move
some cupcakes around
and add a pretty blonde
and a hunk.
Change some dialog.
That's our next ten features.
-We don't even have to leave.
-Okay.
This is a successful
Christmas film formula, Willow.
Okay? This is what
the public wants.
Besides, what Christmas movie
do you want to make?
-Well, I sent you it.
Have you read it yet?
-I promise I will get to it
on our next break.
Okay? Sorry.
-Meet me for dinner?
-Yep.
-Christmas cupcake?
-Ah. Yeah. Thanks.
-You're welcome.
-Ooh.
- Hey, Willow.
-Oh, hey, Brett.
-Hey.
-Hey, you wanna get dinner?
-Um... shoot. Sorry.
I--I have plans.
-Uh, breakfast tomorrow?
-Um, I'm going home tomorrow.
-So, this is it?
Were you gonna tell me?
-I'm not really good
with goodbyes.
- Well, why does this
have to be goodbye?
-I think we both know
what this is.
-What do you think this is?
-This is two people
who enjoyed their time together,
and now they know
that the time has to end.
This is my life.
Sorry.
-Hello.
-Hey, Pastor.
Thank you so much
for meeting
-with me.
-Of course, of course.
You know, the congregation
is so excited
about being
in a Christmas movie.
-The choir wanted to know,
should they wear
their white robes
or their red robes?
-Oh, you know, that is
a wardrobe question,
- but I'll find out for you.
- Hm.
-I've been practicing my lines.
-Oh, have you?
-I have to admit
I'm still a little nervous,
but, um, want to hear them?
-Uh, sure.
"And there were
in the same country,
shepherds abiding in the field,
keeping watch
over their flocks by night.
Lo, an angel of the Lord
came upon them,
and the glory shone
around them brightly,
and they were sore afraid.
The angel said unto them,
'Fear not, for behold,
I bring unto you good tidings
of great joy,
which shall be for all people.
For unto you is born this day
in the city of David a Savior,
which is Christ the Lord.
And this should be
a sign unto you;
Ye shall find a babe wrapped
in swaddling clothing
lying in a manger.'"
So what do you think?
-Uh, Linus couldn't have
said it better himself.
- So will you be
staying here for Christmas?
-No, I'm going home.
-Ah, be with family.
-Well, I don't really
do Christmas.
-Why not?
-Well, I celebrate Christmas
364 days a year,
so I kind of take Christmas off.
- But don't you miss
seeing your family and friends
and celebrating Christmas
with them?
-Maybe before this job,
but now it's just another day.
-But didn't you hear the passage
that I just read?
It's much more
than just another day.
Christmas is the celebration
of the ultimate love.
-Mm. Well, thanks again, Pastor.
The church is perfect.
Oh, and I will find out about
that robe question for you.
-Willow?
- Mm-hm?
-Merry Christmas.
- "It was a Christmas
like none other."
Oh.
Hey, Jan.
-Hello, Willow. How are you?
- Oh, I'm okay.
I'm about to wrap
on Christmas Cupcake.
-How'd it go?
-Um, another cozy
bakery in trouble.
-Well, that sounds fun.
-It's a successful
Christmas film formula, Jan.
It's what the public wants,
and the public is always right.
- Well, I love it.
Me and millions of fans.
Cozy Christmas fun,
courtesy of Willow Bends.
-Yeah. Well, this is my
last Christmas movie.
-Well, you said that
about this one
and the one before.
And what was that,
Comfort and Joy ?
-That one had a bakery too
and an inn.
In fact,
they all had bakeries or inns.
- Okay, sis,
I'm just gonna say this
because I love you,
but you're too young
to be this cynical,
and you have a job that people
would kill for.
Movie stars, travel, salary,
and the food.
- I do like craft services.
- Yeah, you do,
and you're really good
at your job.
Okay, I'm just gonna ask you,
are you coming home
for Christmas this year?
-Oh. Um... I don't think so.
- It's been a few years,
and the kids really miss
their Aunt Willow.
Kids, say hi
to your Aunt Willow.
-Hi, Aunt Willow.
We miss you, Aunt Willow.
-That's not fair.
Your mom put you up to this,
didn't she?
Can you put her back on?
Hey, Jan. All right,
I'm about to put my feet up
and binge on some takeout
and watch anything other
than a Christmas movie.
-Well, that just sounds...
that sounds sad.
-Well, I'll see you
New Year's Eve.
Okay?
-Hey, how was the church?
-Oh, good. Yeah.
Everything's all set.
Pastor's been practicing
his lines.
Oh, and he wanted to know red
or white for the choir robes.
-Okay.
-Hey, did you read my script?
-I did.
-What do you think?
-It's good.
-When someone says
something's good,
they mean that
it's really not good.
So just tell me,
what'd you really think?
Just be brutally honest.
-It needs work.
-Hmm. Okay,
so it's not good.
-Not what I said.
Uh, it's just that--
-Just what?
-It lacks structure.
-Okay. What else?
-There's no through storyline,
and I didn't like
any of the characters.
-You know, I wrote the
lead character based on myself.
-Yeah, I got that part.
-Well, I mean,
it's a work in progress.
-Miranda came by.
-Oh, yeah?
Did you ask her
if I could A.D. for you?
-Yeah, she's gonna call you
and talk to you about it.
-Cool.
-Are you gonna see Brett
before you leave?
-Oh, I already did.
- Oh? And?
-I just told him I was leaving
in the morning.
-And how did he take that?
-He's fine.
I mean, he knew that I was only
here a couple weeks,
and we were just casual.
He's a nice guy.
-Yeah, like a really nice guy.
Just because you're leaving
doesn't mean you have
to end things.
-And how would that work?
I mean, really?
I'm a big city girl
with a big city job,
and he's a big country boy.
He was never gonna be happy.
-Ha-ha, very funny.
Well, the rest of the crew
is gonna go
and maybe do karaoke tonight.
-You should come.
-Ah.
I think I'm just gonna watch
a movie and go to bed...
by myself.
Can I get your order?
-Yeah,
I'll take a glass of red.
Hey, Miranda.
-Willow, Kim said you did
a great job on Cupcake.
-Oh, thanks.
Hey. Did she talk
to you about me
assistant directing
her next feature?
-Yes, she did.
-What do you think?
-You're a great location scout,
Willow,
and that's where
I need you now.
-Kim and I were talking
about our next project.
It's been moved up.
We'd like to shoot it this year.
-This year?
Well, that's not much time.
I mean,
there's only three weeks left.
-It's called Christmas Inn.
I'm going to need a cozy inn
in a small town.
Maybe a bakery.
All the usual
Christmas locations.
-Can we do something different?
-Let's not change
what's working.
-Okay. When do you need it by?
-Leave tomorrow.
Start shooting in a week.
I'll send you the script.
Gotta go.
- It's quite lovely,
don't you think?
There's something missing.
Mistletoe.
-Mistletoe?
We're not in foreclosure.
-Foreclosure?
-Why did you say that?
-I said we're not.
-Then why say the word?
-Cause I don't want you
to worry.
-The word foreclosure
has me worried.
-I'm just preparing you
for the worst.
-What's the worst?
-Foreclosure.
-Mom, we don't have a choice.
We're gonna have to put the inn
up for sale after Christmas.
-Not gonna happen.
All the rooms are already
booked for the Mistletoe Ball.
Well, almost booked.
Half booked,
but it'll be enough to get us
through the holidays.
I don't want you worrying.
Your dad and I always got by.
-We can't
keep going like this.
-It'll be fine.
It always works out.
Jennifer offered to help
with the ball.
-Mom.
-She's a nice girl.
-Mom.
-You need a date for the ball,
and she's here.
-That's your minimum requirement
for a date for me?
That she's here?
-She's a nice girl.
She likes you.
-Don't worry, Pops.
I got this.
I'll find some way
to save the inn.
- Ah! Mr. Mayor.
Mr. Mayor.
- Okay...
- Oh, hey, hey!
Oh, hold on.
Mr. Mayor. Hey. Hey.
Oh, you're fast.
- Jennifer, hi. I didn't see you.
- Hi. Oh, you're silly.
-How are plans going
for the Mistletoe Ball?
You know I've offered to help.
-Yes, Mary mentioned
you offered to volunteer.
-Really nice to hear.
-Oh, well, you know,
I'm here for
anything you need...
for the Mistletoe Ball.
-Yes, you are here.
-So are you going to ask me
again this year?
-Um... Oh, so...
-Oh, it's okay.
got a little call
coming through.
-Okay. Of course.
-Um...
-One second.
-Oh.
-Hello.
-Ah. Mayor stuff.
-Oh.
-I really gotta take this.
-Okay. Of course.
-Sorry.
-Hey. See you around, okay?
-Great. Bye.
-Bye.
- Oh!
- Oh.
-Oh, gosh. Sorry.
I wasn't looking
where I was going.
-Uh, where are you going?
-Uh, to City Hall.
To see the mayor.
-Uh, well, City Hall is
around the corner that way.
-Oh.
-Um... um... um...
He's a good guy.
I'm sure you'll like him.
-Nice.
-Yeah. Oh.
- Sorry.
- No, it's okay.
Yeah.
- Got it.
- Yep.
I'm sure he can help you
with whatever you need.
I'm--I'm Zach.
-Oh, I'm Willow.
-Are you here
for the Mistletoe Ball?
-No. What's that?
-Oh, every Christmas,
there's a black-tie ball
at the Fitzgerald.
It's a Christmas party
for the whole town.
Attracts a lot of visitors.
So I thought, you know,
that might be why you're--
-No, but that sounds great.
-Or the Mistletoe
Winter Festival?
-Winter Festival?
Wow, this just keeps
getting better.
-It's like, big light shows.
There's a Santa village.
A Christmas mart.
Very Christmas cozy.
-Yeah, um...
well, I hope to see you around.
-Yeah, you probably will.
-Yeah. Okay.
-Good morning.
May I help you?
-Uh, yeah.
I'd like to see the mayor.
-Let me get him for you.
Hi. I have a--
I'm sorry.
What was your name?
-Willow Bends.
-Willow Bends.
Yes, I'll tell her.
Zach will be right out.
- Okay.
- Hi, Willow.
I am the mayor.
-The mayor?
-Sorry again for the,
you know...
-Oh, no, no, no.
I was taking pictures,
not looking where I was going.
-What can I do for you?
-I'd like to see the town.
For a movie.
I'm a location scout,
and we are looking
for a small town
- for a Christmas movie--
- Oh! Oh!
That's wonderful.
I watch those movies
all the time.
We're a small town.
-Yeah, I see that.
-Tell me more about the movie.
-Red Herring Films,
they're the production company.
They do a lot
of Christmas movies.
Christmas Cupcake just wrapped,
and now they're doing
another Christmas movie
about an inn.
In trouble.
You know, boy meets girl,
they fall in love,
they save the inn,
and they have a happily
ever after Christmas.
-You know, you really sparkle
when you tell that tale.
-I've told it a lot.
-Well, I can--
I can show you around town.
Where are you staying?
-I actually haven't gotten
that far yet.
I used my film
location algorithm,
a very sophisticated system,
and Mistletoe popped up.
And what could be more perfect
for a Christmas movie
than a town called Mistletoe?
It's almost too perfect.
-And here you are.
- I am here.
So who do I need to talk
to about permits?
-Our town attorney,
Don Worley...
Let him know.
And how about
we get you a room,
and we can talk more
after you settle in?
-Great. Do you think
that you might have an inn
that we could use
for the movie?
-I think so.
Uh... give me a couple minutes.
Ruth, uh, can you come back?
- So...
Tell me more about the movie.
Oh.
Mom, this is Willow Bends.
- Hi, Willow.
I'm Mary.
Very nice to...
-Uh, Willow is a
movie location scout,
so she's gonna need a room
and an inn
for a Christmas movie.
- Really?
-This place is perfect.
I could not write a better
description for a screenplay
of a Christmas inn.
Welcome to the Mistletoe Inn.
-Well, why don't we get
Willow a room,
and then we can go into detail
about the movie?
- Terra, come here.
Terra, this is Willow.
She'll be staying in room 210.
Willow, if I could get you
to sign the registry.
- Sure.
- And how long
will you be staying?
-Um, I think until Christmas.
-Let me take you to your room.
-Okay.
-See you in a bit.
-Yeah.
- Are you here
for the Mistletoe Ball?
- Uh, no. I'm actually
here scouting locations
for a Christmas movie.
- I'm in theater at WKU.
I want to be an actress.
-That's nice.
Oh.
-Do you think
I could read for a part?
Last year,
I played Lady Witherton
in The Magic of Christmas.
-Do you know the play?
-No.
-Lady Witherton is the lead,
and the Mistletoe
Daily Bulletin
said I was a young,
upcoming actress to watch.
Their words, not mine.
I could do a scene for you.
-I... I just...
find locations.
-Okay. I understand.
Um, if you need anything,
I'm just down the hall.
Like blankets or pillows,
or you want me to read a scene.
-I--I need to take this.
-Okay.
-Hey, Miranda.
Yeah, not only did
I find an inn,
I am sitting in it right now.
- Great.
We added horses.
Oh, gotta take this.
- That's Violet.
- Aw.
Hey, Violet.
So tell me about
the Mistletoe Inn.
-The Mistletoe Inn opened
on Christmas Eve, 1903.
Mrs. Astor hosted a party
for the New York 400
who came here
for the winter fox hunts.
- Wow.
- The theme
was Mistletoe Madness,
and everyone wore mistletoe.
After the popularity
of the party,
the town was named Mistletoe.
-Well, Miranda,
my executive producer,
she will absolutely love
to film here.
-Not gonna happen.
-What? Why?
You don't want the Mistletoe Inn
to be in a Christmas movie?
-I don't care much for the idea
of a lot of Hollywood folks
taking over the inn,
breaking things,
doing whatever they do
in Hollywood.
-Well, our production company
is from Atlanta, not Hollywood.
-Half a dozen of one...
-I can assure you,
nothing bad will happen.
-The best way
to not let bad things happen
is to not do them.
So I pass.
It was nice to meet you, Willow.
I've got to go feed the horses.
-Zach, can you talk to her?
-She doesn't take well
to Hollywood types.
-It's Atlanta.
-But the inn needs this.
I'm gonna make sure it happens.
-Oh.
-How about I show you around?
- Sure.
- Stay. Good girl.
- Bye.
- Thank you. Perfect.
- Hi, Mayor.
- How's it going?
Right?
- Ooh.
- Oh, careful.
You okay?
- Sorry.
- You all right?
- Yeah.
-So, uh, how'd you get
into film?
-Oh, uh, well,
I've always loved movies,
you know,
sitting in a dark theater,
getting lost in a story.
In that moment,
the character's world
becomes your world
through the camera's lens.
It's magical.
I went to school in LA
to study directing.
-You should be directing films,
not scouting movie locations.
-Yeah, well, at least
I'm working in film.
But what about you?
How'd you get started
in politics?
-Well, my family's
always been involved
in Mistletoe politics.
My dad, he was
on the city council for years.
- Mm-hm.
-So when the mayor retired,
I ran and won.
- Mm.
So what's next?
Senator? Governor? President?
-Uh... I think I'm okay
with mayor for now.
You want to grab
a hot chocolate?
There's a great place
right over here.
-Yeah, sure.
-Awesome. Come on.
-So, tell me,
how do I get Mary
to let me use the inn?
-Okay, don't worry.
Mom--or Mary--
and the rest of the town,
they'll warm up to you.
You just gotta give them a
little time to get to know you.
-Well, that might be a problem.
I'm not exactly known
for my warmth.
Sarcastic, snarky,
maybe on a good day apathetic...
but warm, not so much.
-I--I don't know.
I find you, uh...
- likable.
- Likable.
That's a pretty high bar to set.
I've become
a little bit cynical...
so my sister says.
It's just all these
Christmas movie happy endings
made me realize I'll never find
that kind of happiness.
- I still find you
very likable,
and I think
the rest of the town's
gonna find you likable too.
I wouldn't give up
on happy endings just yet,
Willow Bends.
Happy endings,
they don't just happen.
It's up to us to write them.
- Hm.
So, where you from?
-I'm from Chicago.
-Do you have any family there?
-Yeah, my sister
and my niece and nephew.
-You going home for Christmas?
-I don't really do Christmas.
I mean, I'm usually scouting
a Christmas movie in a town
I've already forgotten
the name of.
Christmas is kind of just
another workday for me.
-I think there's
a town ordinance
against bah humbug.
I'm gonna have to check it out,
but I'm pretty sure
you're not allowed
to not love Christmas
in Mistletoe.
Um, is there anyone at home
waiting for you?
-What about you?
Is there a Mrs. Mayor somewhere?
-No, no.
Um, there was a girl.
I followed her to New York.
Worked there for a few years,
but just wasn't for me.
-When did you know?
-I was sitting in my room
watching a Christmas movie,
and it reminded me of home,
and I realized there
was nowhere else I'd rather be,
so I came back to...
- Mistletoe.
- Yes, Mistletoe.
- So you said
that the inn needs this.
What did you mean?
-Uh... Well, since my dad died,
the inn's been struggling,
you know, and I help out
when I can,
but it's a lot for my mom.
You know,
she depends on Christmas
for most of the year's income.
-Well, I can't think
of a better way to drive tourism
into town than to shoot
a Christmas movie
in a town called Mistletoe.
- Hm.
-Thanks for showing me
around today
and for not issuing me
a bah humbug ticket.
-Well, the first one's just
a warning,
but I got my eyes on you,
Willow Bends.
-Noted.
I'm glad we bumped
into each other.
-Well, actually,
you bumped into me.
Right.
-Good night, Willow.
- Good night, Zach.
No, Willow. No.
You are on set a couple weeks,
and then you move on.
Oh, good, you're back.
This is Bradley.
He'll be reading
Lord Witherton.
-What's happening?
-Um, Lady Witherton,
my goodness...
-Isn't it wonderful?
-The guests will arrive soon,
and you dally by this tree.
-Details are the very measure
of perfection, Lord Witherton.
Everything must be perfect
for our first Christmas ball
as husband and wife.
Just imagine the candles aglow
as music fills the room
as couples entwined in
an embrace dance a waltz.
That is the very measure
of perfection, Lord Witherton.
-It's as fabulous as you are.
- Lord Witherton,
you flatter me.
At this point, Lord Witherton
takes Lady Witherton's hand
and pulls her in for a kiss.
Bradley!
The guests,
what will they think?
-Let them think what they want.
-Oh, dear husband,
the joy that fills me
to be here with you
as we celebrate Christmas
at Witherton Abbey.
-Uh, Terra...
-We can start over.
I haven't read in a while,
and I'm kind of rusty,
and Bradley was really nervous.
-Terra--
-I--
You didn't like it, did you?
I--I can do a different scene.
-No, no. It--it was fine.
It was great.
I just, I don't do casting.
- Can you get me an audition?
- Um, look, I'm...
I'm really tired.
I'm sorry, but, um,
I'm gonna go to bed.
But good job.
Good night.
Terra and Brent.
It... it's Bradley.
-Ssshhh.
-Oh, hey, Mary.
- Willow, how are you?
How was your room?
- Great.
Everything's great.
Um, hey,
have you thought any more
about letting us film
at the inn?
I mean,
it's so cozy and charming.
It would look magical on screen.
I mean, think of everybody
at Christmastime
huddled around
the Christmas tree
watching movies,
and they see Mistletoe Inn.
It's not gonna happen.
-Feel free to grab a scarf
on your way out.
It's cold today.
-Oh.
This is perfect.
This town is perfect.
- Thank you.
- Oh. Excuse me?
-Mistletoe is perfect.
I'm Don Worley,
the town's attorney.
-Oh, Mr. Worley,
nice to meet you.
I'm Willow Bends.
I've actually been meaning
to talk to you
about getting some permits
for shooting around town.
- I heard.
We're actually having
a town hall meeting tonight
about your movie
at the Mistletoe Inn.
-I'd like for you to be there.
-Of course. I appreciate it.
-Zach has pretty much
convinced everyone
that your movie will
be great for Mistletoe,
but I'd like to learn more
before I decide that's true.
I do expect Hollywood
to dot all their I's
and cross all their T's.
-Well, Atlanta,
not Hollywood.
-Half a dozen of one.
-I have scouted a hundred towns
for a hundred Christmas movies.
I've worked with
small independent
production companies,
and I have worked
with big studios.
And one thing remains constant:
I always leave a town
better than when I found it.
My name precedes me,
and my actions follow me.
And I promise you
I will treat Mistletoe
as though it is
my own hometown.
-And what's your hometown?
-Chicago.
-Hmm.
Well, anyway,
Zach is a great guy.
His name precedes you,
and your actions
will follow him.
So tread gently on my town.
And if the rest
of the town signs off,
then you and I are good.
-Yes, sir.
-But I just want you to know
that no matter what you do,
it's not gonna happen.
-Oh.
-Oh, God.
-I am so sorry about last night.
I kind of ambushed you.
It's just there's not a lot
of acting opportunities
around here.
-No, you're good. Really.
I mean, if, if I had my say,
I--I would cast you.
-Thank you.
I appreciate it.
If there's anything you can do,
I'm open to any part.
It--it doesn't have
to be the lead,
unless you think I could be.
You think?
The lead, that would be amazing.
Can you tell me
about the lead?
-Um, 30s, brunette.
Blondes are a little last year.
She's pretty,
but not too pretty.
We need the audience to relate.
She's got a twinkle in her eye,
a song in her heart,
with just a dash
of vulnerability.
In 90 minutes,
she saves the inn,
meets her true love, and
finds her Christmas... spirit.
-I could dye my hair.
Terra, I love your enthusiasm.
Really, I--I do,
but that'll fade
with every audition.
But I mean, I don't know.
If you really want it
and believe in yourself
and keep going,
I... I know that you will--
uh...
Well, good luck anyway.
And, um, oh!
Do you think
that you could talk to Mary
about letting me use the inn?
-I'll talk to her later tonight.
-Oh, okay, great.
Thank you.
- Hey, Willow.
- Huh?
- Something wrong?
-Uh, my car is gone.
-Oh. Well, where'd you park?
-Right there.
-Didn't you see the sign?
-Apparently not.
-That's weird.
-There's usually a cone
blocking the spot.
-Well, can you fix it?
-Your ticket?
-Yeah.
-You want me to use
my mayoral powers
to fix a parking ticket?
-Yeah, I want you to use
all of your superpowers,
because I need my car.
-Okay. I'll make a call,
but you owe me.
This is the second ticket
I've fixed for you, right?
That bah humbug ticket
is a class three misdemeanor.
You are now a two-time offender.
-Wow. Okay,
so the bah humbug law
was serious.
- Mm-hm.
- Are there any
other Christmas laws
or ordinances
that I should be aware of?
- Mm.
Well, the day
after Thanksgiving,
all Christmas trees
must be up and decorated.
Hot chocolate
and a Christmas movie
playing while you decorate
is encouraged.
-Good to know.
-Every citizen is required
to hum a Christmas song
while they walk
along Main Street.
Christmas sweaters
are encouraged
but not required.
-Should I be humming?
-And if you find yourself
standing under a mistletoe
with someone you care about...
- Yeah. What happens?
Okay, I--I did not plan this.
-Uh-huh.
-We are called Mistletoe.
-It's everywhere.
-Sure.
Oh. Uh, excuse me for a second.
-Hey, Miranda.
-How are the locations?
I need the signed agreements.
-Um, I'm working on it.
- I can't do
the scheduling
without the locations,
and I need to do
the schedule now.
-Well, they're having
a town meeting tonight
to discuss the movie,
so I will call you back.
-Very well, then.
We added a montage.
Find some Christmas cheer.
You know, the usual.
- Everything good?
- Yeah.
- Mistletoe says
no, no to Hollywood!
Mistletoe says no,
no to Hollywood!
Mistletoe says no,
no to Hollywood!
Mistletoe says no,
no to Hollywood!
You must be Willow Bends,
that movie director.
I saw you at the coffee shop
the other day.
I'm Myrtle, and this
is my best friend, Grace.
-Well, I'm not
a movie director yet.
I--I just do locations.
-It is so nice to
meet you, Willow.
I hope you're enjoying
your stay in Mistletoe.
-Oh, yeah.
Just like the town sign says,
it's the friendliest
little town.
- Yeah, yeah. Yep.
- We are.
Mistletoe says no,
no to Hollywood!
Mistletoe says no,
no to Hollywood!
Mistletoe says no,
no to Hollywood!
Mistletoe says no, no...
-I got this. Don't worry.
Quiet, everyone.
Please.
Everyone knows Willow
is here scouting locations
for a Christmas movie.
And I think it would be great
for Mistletoe,
but I want to get
everyone's input.
Yes, Ruth?
-I, for one, say no.
Mistletoe is a hidden gem.
I think we should stay hidden.
We don't want a lot
of tourists coming to the town
to see the place where
the Christmas movie was filmed.
I don't think we need
that kind of trouble.
- Who is that?
That is Ruth Stern.
She's president of the MF'rs.
- Who?
- The MF'rs.
- I don't think
I'm hearing you right.
- The Mistletoe
Founders Restoration Society.
MFRS.
Oh, that makes more sense.
- Yeah.
- The Downtown
Development Commission
would welcome tourists.
Believe me, we need people
coming into town,
spending money at restaurants
and businesses.
-Who is this Red Herring Films?
-Oh, they are
a reputable production company
out of Atlanta, not Hollywood.
You know their movies.
Paws for Christmas,
A Christmas Bride,
and they just wrapped
Christmas Cupcake.
I was on set the whole time,
and they were very professional
and respectful
with their locations.
-I can vouch for Willow.
And I'm going to be with her
the entire time
during filming,
if we all agree.
So the town of Mistletoe
will be in a Christmas movie.
- No.
That decides it, then.
- Don't worry.
-Hey. This isn't over yet.
-I thought you said
I was likable.
I don't think they
like me very much.
I mean, how do I get
on Ruth's good side?
-Ruth doesn't have a good side.
-All right. Well, it's hopeless.
I mean, I'm gonna have
to find another town.
-No, no. Don't go yet.
Just... one... hold on.
- Hi. I'm Jennifer.
I'm on the
Mistletoe Ball committee.
So just let me know
if there's anything you need.
Okay?
-Okay.
-Okay. Okay.
Hey, Miranda, it's Willow.
- Yes.
-We may have run
into a little bit of a snag.
- What kind of snag?
-It's the MF'rs.
-There's no need to use
that kind of language.
-No. The Mistletoe Founders
Restoration Society.
-What's the problem?
-They won't let us film.
- Why not?
-I don't know.
-If it doesn't happen
in the next couple of days,
move on!
- Everything okay?
- Um... yeah.
It will be.
-Well, I pulled these up
from the basement.
It is tradition
at the Mistletoe Inn
to have guests help
decorate the tree.
- Mm.
Oh. My mom had an ornament
just like this.
It was her mother's.
- It's beautiful.
- So tell me
about your Christmases
growing up here in Mistletoe.
-Well, I grew up here
at the inn,
- Mm-hm.
- and every Christmas,
we would have guests,
and my dad would play Santa,
pass out gifts to all the kids,
and my mom, she would cook
this big Christmas dinner.
What about you?
-My mom and sister and I
would bake Christmas cookies
and watch Christmas movies.
I used to love
watching Christmas movies.
And Jan and I--
that's my older sister--
we would try and stay up
all night Christmas Eve
and catch Santa.
It made for a pretty
perfect Christmas.
Uh... one sec.
I haven't shown anyone
other than my sister this.
A Perfect Christmas.
It's a working title
based on my
childhood Christmases.
I want to direct it someday.
It's not very good.
It's definitely
a work in progress.
-I'd like to read it.
-Sure. Sometime.
-I'd really like to read it.
-Maybe.
- Now.
- Okay.
So what do you think?
Is it good?
-Yeah. It's good.
-What's wrong with it?
- Well, like,
the part where the father
leaves on Christmas Eve.
That's kind of sad.
-Well, it's based on my life.
I mean, my dad did leave
on Christmas when I was five.
-I'm sorry to hear that.
-What else is wrong with it?
-Okay. Like, well...
I didn't really connect
with the lead character.
-I'm the lead character.
-I know.
-What? So you're not
connecting with me?
- Not in the script,
I'm not.
-Well, I mean,
what do you know anyway?
I mean, how many screenplays
have you written?
-Okay, don't get defensive.
You asked for my honest opinion.
-Well, I didn't want you
to actually give it.
-Well, if you don't want
to hear someone's opinion,
you shouldn't ask for it.
-Oh. Mary. Sorry.
I didn't know anyone
was in here.
Um, just gonna put this
in the sink.
-You're causing quite the ruckus
in Mistletoe,
Willow Bends from Hollywood.
-Oh, Chicago.
I'm from Chicago.
-Half a dozen of one.
Wash your hands.
-Huh?
-Hands.
-Oh.
Oh.
Oh. Okay.
Very Christmassy.
-You take your butter
and your sugar,
and you cream them together.
-Okay.
-And gently mix in the flour.
- Zach has been saying
what a great opportunity
it would be to have
a movie filmed here.
-Oh. Well, it would be.
I mean,
tourism helps the economy,
and especially in a small town
like Mistletoe.
-Zach's been saying
nice things about you.
-What kind of nice things
has he been saying about me?
-Just that you're not
what we think Hollywood people
would be like.
You seem down-to-earth
and normal and sweet...
and pretty.
-Zach said I was pretty?
-Not in so many words,
but I can see
that he's attracted to you.
-Well, none of that
really matters.
If I can't get permission
to film,
I'll have to go
on to another town.
-You will be hard-pressed
changing Ruth's mind.
-Why doesn't Ruth
want to film in Mistletoe?
-Ruth is my longtime
close friend.
She has her reasons,
and I respect that.
I'm not one to talk
about other people's business.
That's for her to tell you.
- Mm.
Mm.
These are delicious.
You know, this is really nice.
Brings back fond memories.
That's what Christmas is about.
Celebrating old memories
and creating new ones.
- Whoo!
- Hey, Willow.
How are you doing?
-Hey, sis.
-How's the scouting going?
-Good.
Good.
Everything's pretty good.
-I can't understand you.
Are you eating something?
-Yeah, sorry.
I made a batch
of Christmas cookies,
and I couldn't resist.
-Did you say Christmas cookies?
When was the last time
you baked Christmas cookies?
-With you and Mom.
- You sound strange.
Is everything okay?
-Yeah.
I feel kind of strange.
Like...
-Like what?
-Nothing.
I was just missing you
and Mom and...
sad I'm not gonna celebrate
Christmas with you.
-Come home. We miss you.
- Oh. Hey, Jan.
-Yeah?
-I took out my script.
- You took out
your script?
You haven't done that in years.
- Yeah.
- What made you do that now?
- I don't know.
I guess just thinking
about you and Mom
made me want to write again.
- You should.
You're a really good writer.
You know, I can hear you
eating a Christmas cookie.
- Sorry.
It's really good.
Mary is such a good baker.
-Wait, who's Mary?
-Mary. She owns the inn.
-What inn?
-Mistletoe Inn.
She's Zach's mom.
-Who's Zach?
-Okay, let me bring you
up to speed.
Remember I'm in Mistletoe?
-Oh, the mountain town.
-Yes.
And I'm staying
at the Mistletoe Inn,
the historic inn,
and the mayor--
-Who's the mayor?
-Zach's the mayor.
Wow, you're really not
getting it, are you?
-Sorry.
-Anyway, Zach's really cute,
and he's helping me
find locations for this movie.
-Oh, the mayor.
He's cute, huh?
-Yes. Now you're getting it.
The problem is Ruth.
-Who's Ruth?
-She's an MF'r.
- Willow!
That's not very nice!
No, Ruth is the president
of the Mistletoe Founders
Restoration Society,
and she thinks Mistletoe
is a gem of a town,
and she wants
to keep it that way.
-You'll convince her.
You're likable.
-I am very likable, aren't I?
-Does Zach find you likable?
Do you find Zach likable?
-I don't know, Jan.
It isn't high school.
I don't know.
-I'm very happy for you, Willow.
-Oh. Sorry, sis.
I gotta go.
I'm sorry about the script.
You're right.
I don't know what
I'm talking about.
-No, you're right.
I asked for your opinion,
and it's not very good.
-My favorite Christmas movie
is playing tomorrow.
Do you want to go?
I'll buy you popcorn.
Maybe a drink.
It's a special movie
they play every year
in Mistletoe.
-You had me at popcorn.
I'm in.
-Okay, I told you.
We're called Mistletoe.
They're everywhere.
-Uh-huh. Sure.
Good night.
Good night.
-"It was a Christmas
like no other.
Not since I was a little girl
had I felt the way
I felt this year."
That's not so bad.
"Interior bakery. Day.
Jennifer, 30s, blonde, pretty,
hard at work
baking Christmas cookies."
Ugh.
-Oh, good. You're up.
-Did you dye your hair?
-It's a wig. Sit down.
-Just came down for coffee. I--
- Bradley and I
watched Paws for Christmas.
-What...
- Good movie.
- is happening?
She's just gonna go.
-Great locations, Willow.
Nice work.
-I... just need coffee.
-We rehearsed a scene,
the one where the dog
gets hit by the car
and then Lily, the high-powered
marketing executive--
I'm playing Lily-- rushes him
to the country veterinarian,
her ex-boyfriend,
Doctor Chad Rivers--
Bradley, get out here!
Bradley will be
playing Doc Rivers.
And... action.
Chad, please save Carly.
I don't know what
I'll do if he... dies.
-He'll definitely need surgery.
-Will the surgery save him?
Aunt Linda loved him more than
anything in this world,
and she made me promise
to care for him and the inn.
- I can save him.
It'll be a long haul
with daily therapy
and months of recovery.
-But I have to leave
for New York tomorrow.
I have a big presentation
and a board meeting.
And... is this about Carly...
or you?
-I would never use Carly
to keep you here,
no matter how much I love you.
-You love me?
And... scene.
Willow, what did you think?
Bradley flubbed a line, but...
Willow? Willow?!
-Uh-huh.
-We can start over.
-No, no.
That was great, Terra.
Yeah. Nice work, Brian.
-It's Bradley.
-I need coffee.
Come on.
Good morning, Mary.
-Good morning.
-Come on.
I enjoyed making
Christmas cookies
with you last night.
Oh, hi, Violet.
Aw.
Do you need any help?
-Yeah, grab those leaves.
-Okay.
-You know, if you keep
petting her,
she'll never leave you alone.
- That's okay.
I don't want her
to leave me alone.
Aw.
-I guess you'll be leaving soon?
- Um...
What makes you say that?
-I spoke with Ruth.
She won't be changing
her decision.
I have to stick
by her on this.
-So you're telling me
that just because one woman
doesn't want to make
a Christmas movie in Mistletoe
that the whole town
has to agree with her?
I mean, you need this.
Let me help you.
-Why would you say I need this?
-Zach told me
the inn needs help.
-He told you that I was going
into foreclosure?
That was not his business
to tell you.
-Oh, he didn't tell me
foreclosure.
I--I didn't know
it was that bad.
Please. Let me help you.
-Why is Mistletoe
so important to you?
-Because I didn't
pick Mistletoe.
Mistletoe picked me.
-It did, did it?
-Yeah, it did.
I mean, what are the chances
that I'd close my eyes
and just put my finger on a map
and it was Mistletoe
to make a Christmas movie?
I mean, it wasn't
Syracuse or Hoboken.
-Hoboken's nice.
I've been there.
And then I have a meet-cute
with the mayor.
-You lost me.
-I bump into the handsome
small-town bachelor.
Zach is both of those things.
And then I'm baking
Christmas cookies
and humming Christmas tunes.
-Well, that's a town ordinance,
and it all sounds normal.
-Well, it's not normal for me.
I'm a disillusioned
Christmas movie scout.
Mistletoe chose me
for a reason.
-Then we have to find
that reason.
-Hey, Willow.
How's the movie coming?
-About to find out.
Oh, is Zach back there?
-Oh. Yeah, sure,
go ahead on back.
Let me know if there's
a part in it for me.
- Hi, Willow.
What is this?
-I baked cookies.
-You baked Christmas cookies?
- Mm-hm.
-What happened
to the whole bah humbug?
-They're cookies, Zach.
You don't need an excuse
to make cookies
other than you just want
to eat cookies.
-Mm. Okay.
They're great.
Thank you.
I wasn't able to get
your permits approved
to shoot downtown.
-What? What do you mean?
You're the mayor.
What happened
to your superpowers?
-Has to be approved by
a majority of the town council.
-And let me guess.
Ruth is on the council?
-Yeah.
- Ah!
I'm gonna need these back.
Do you know
where I could find Ruth?
-Um...
Yeah, right now, she would be
at the coffeehouse.
-Great.
-Okay. Well,
thank you for the cookie.
Wait. Are we still on
for the movie tonight?
-These are for you.
May I sit down?
-Can I get you
some coffee or tea?
-She won't be staying.
-What's it gonna take for you
to say yes to this movie?
-I thought I made it
perfectly clear.
We don't want Mistletoe
to be a spectacle
for ne'er-do-wells.
-Maybe we should
just listen to her.
-Zach thinks it's a good idea,
and he wouldn't do anything
to hurt the town of Mistletoe.
-I'm going to change your mind.
Enjoy the cookies.
Hello?
-Do you have
the signed agreement?
-I'm working on it.
-What's taking so long?
If you don't have it
by tomorrow,
you need to move on.
-I will.
-I just don't feel comfortable
with this.
-Mm. Good cookie.
-What?
-Myrtle and Grace
changed their votes to yes.
- Really?
-We're making your
Christmas movie in Mistletoe.
-Oh. So awesome.
- It's quite lovely,
don't you think?
- Okay, so this is
a very special movie we watch
every year here in Mistletoe.
-Looks familiar.
There's something missing.
Mistletoe.
- Mm.
See how she paused there?
The director knows
the power of silence.
Some of the best scenes happen
in between words.
- ...yet you dally
with the tree.
I'm trying to watch the movie.
- ...the measure
of perfection, Lord Witherton.
Everything must be perfect
for our first Christmas ball
as husband and wife.
Just imagine the candles aglow.
Music fills the air as couples
entwined in an embrace
-dance the waltz.
-What?
- That is the
measure of perfection,
-Lord Witherton.
-I'm just really glad
my algorithm chose Mistletoe.
- Lord Witherton,
-you flatter me.
-Me too.
-Oh.
Wait. That was Ruth?
-Yeah.
Yeah, that was her one movie.
-I love old black
and white movies.
-Come with me.
-Oh.
That's a pretty doll.
- She's a Fresh doll.
She looks just like me.
-Do you like Christmas movies?
Oh. Well,
I'm scouting locations
for a Christmas movie right now,
and we need lots of extras,
and I think that you
and this doll
would be absolutely perfect
for the movie.
Do you think you
could take her home
and watch her
until I start filming?
-Yeah.
-Okay.
Aw. Okay, thanks.
-You're welcome.
-That was very kind of you.
-Oh. Man, I should have
brought my camera.
I should be taking pictures
for set design.
-Why don't you
take a night off?
-Okay.
-Yeah.
What are you doing?
-Taking the night off.
- Thank you.
- Hi, Mr. Mayor.
Have you asked anyone
to the Mistletoe Ball yet?
I was hoping that we could
go together like last year.
-Willow, this is Jennifer.
-Hi.
-Oh.
Are you two together?
-Oh, um... I don't know.
Are we together, Mr. Mayor?
-I've already asked someone.
-Oh. I understand.
-So who did you ask
to the Mistletoe Ball,
Mr. Mayor?
-You've got a little...
a little something there.
-Is it gone?
-No.
There's... there's a bit more.
-Oh.
-Yeah. Yeah.
-She is cute.
-Oh.
I better go see
what Ruth wants.
I'll be right back.
-Hello.
-Oh! Hi.
Do I know you?
-I'm Kevin.
-Hi, I'm Willow.
-Yes, I know.
-It's nice to meet you, Kevin.
-Nice to meet you too.
How are you enjoying Winterfest?
-Uh, it's lovely.
-Yes, isn't it?
Very nice, huh?
-Can I help you
with something?
-I'm Kevin.
-Yep, we've established that.
-Kevin Parker.
-Okay. Clears that up.
-All right. I am the director
of the Winterfest here.
- Oh.
-And Zach told me you want
to shoot your movie here.
-Oh, I'm so sorry.
Zach didn't tell me
that he spoke with you.
Yes. I mean,
it would be perfect.
My executive producer, Miranda,
she would definitely want
to shoot something here.
- Mm.
- Maybe a montage.
Christmas movies love montages.
It's a way
to make hours of backstory
and condense it into
a little two-minute music video.
-Yeah, that's good to know,
and I'm very glad Winterfest
is working fine for you.
You're enjoying it.
A montage sounds exciting,
but it's not going to happen.
-Oh.
-Enjoy your stay here,
and Merry Christmas.
-Merry Christmas.
- Ho-ho-ho.
Willow Bends.
-How did you know my name?
- I'm a big fan
of Christmas movies.
-Well, I have to say,
you are the best-looking Santa
I think I've ever seen,
and I've seen a lot of them.
-Tell me what you want
for Christmas.
-Well, all I wanted
for Christmas
was to make a Christmas movie
in Mistletoe.
So my wish came true.
-Is that what you really wanted?
-Well, actually,
I didn't want to make
a Christmas movie in Mistletoe.
I wanted to make my
Christmas movie in Mistletoe.
But I know that'll never happen.
So, Santa, if you are real--
no offense--
that would be my Christmas wish.
To make my Christmas movie.
- Faith is believing
in things
when common sense
tells you not to.
I'll see what I can do.
- Do we have
permission or not?
-Yes.
-Good. I'll be there tomorrow.
And horses are back
in the script.
-Thank you.
Oh. Santa?
-Who you talking to?
-Oh, um...
Miranda.
-What happened
to taking the night off?
-Well, um...
Well, I mean,
what was that with Ruth?
- Touch.
Do you ride?
- Take that as a yes.
- Yeah.
-Yeah. I'm glad to see you
starting to get
into the holiday s--
-Oh! Please don't say spirit.
It's in every single
Christmas movie I've ever done.
-Okay. How about cheer or...
-Stop.
-Glee. Joy. Happiness?
-No. I mean,
don't get me wrong.
It's not that I don't
love holiday traditions.
I mean, especially
Christmas movies.
-I do.
-What is it?
-Well, it's just not realistic.
I mean, people don't just bump
into each other
and fall in love at first sight
with a backdrop of mistletoe
and carolers.
-Willow, we are on a carousel
with Christmas music playing
in a town called Mistletoe.
-We did have
a pretty good meet-cute.
-Huh?
-When we bumped into each other
at City Hall.
If we were in
a Christmas movie,
we would be in the third act
just waiting to kiss,
but unfortunately,
something would stop us,
because in the script,
it's just too soon to kiss.
-Mm.
Okay, so for,
like, argument's sake,
let's say that we were
in a Christmas movie.
How soon until we kiss?
-Mm... until we fall deeply,
hopelessly in love.
-Do you think two people could
fall in love in 90 minutes?
-Well, for me personally, no,
but in a Christmas movie?
Absolutely.
-So. You think I'm pretty?
-What?
-You think I'm pretty?
-I didn't--I didn't say that.
Where'd you hear that?
-Oh, so you don't think
I'm pretty?
-No. I... Yes. I mean--
-Oh, so you do think
I'm pretty.
-Yes. I think you
are the prettiest
Christmas movie location scout
I've ever seen.
-Oh. Well, then you must
have seen a lot of us.
-Dozens. Maybe hundreds.
Will you go with me
to the Mistletoe Ball?
- Oh.
-Bradley and I watched
A Princely Christmas ,
and we prepared a scene.
-I--I talked to my producer,
and we have a part for you.
Oh, it's a small part.
It's only a couple of lines.
Look, I'll read it with you
after the Mistletoe Ball.
Oh, and Bradley,
there's a part for you too.
-Oh. You said Bradley.
-What are you working on?
-I'm making mistletoe corsages
for the ball.
-You know, Grace and Myrtle
changed their vote.
-I heard.
-And, um, Zach asked me
to go to the ball with him.
-He did, did he?
-I just, I don't have
anything to wear.
-I can find something.
I should leave you two to talk.
-I'm sorry that things
had to be this way.
I don't know why you hate me.
-This wasn't about you.
-Kind of feels
like it was, Ruth.
-I know what Hollywood's about.
They take what they want,
and then they just
toss you aside
when you're no longer useful.
I couldn't let that happen
to Mistletoe.
I love this town.
-But I love this town too,
and I won't let that happen.
Here. I... I want you
to have this.
-What is it?
- It's a script
I've been working on.
A little town opens its heart
to some disillusioned
movie scout.
She thinks
she's saving the town,
but really it's the town
that saves her.
-Well, I have something for you.
This is an injunction
blocking Red Herring
from filming in Mistletoe.
I have powerful friends.
I don't like to lose.
-Leaving now.
- Don't bother coming.
-Why not?
-We just got served
an injunction
prohibiting us from filming
in Mistletoe.
-How did you let that happen?!
-I didn't let it happen.
It just happened.
- I had a feeling
you've been trying
to sabotage my film
from the beginning.
-Why would you say that?
-Cynical snarkiness
and apathy for the art
that I'm creating
is evident.
I don't even think you tried.
-This is the first film
in literally years
that I've actually put
my heart into.
I love this town.
I would do anything
to shoot here.
I don't believe you.
You're off the project.
In fact, you'll never work
on a Red Herring Film again.
You're fired!
-Quiet. It's your Aunt Willow.
-Hi, Aunt Willow.
We really, really miss you.
-Hey. How's it going?
-Miranda fired me.
-What? What happened?
-Doesn't matter.
I'm coming home tomorrow.
-But what about Zach?
You're falling in love
with him,
and you're afraid
he's gonna leave you.
Zach is not Dad, Willow.
You deserve happiness.
Run to it.
Let it happen to you.
You deserve your
happy ending too.
-Happy endings
don't just happen.
It's up to us to write them.
I just don't know how.
Oh, hi.
Come here. Oh.
-Willow! Where are you going?
-I'm--I'm leaving.
-I'm sorry about Ruth,
but you don't have to leave.
-Just tell Zach I'm sorry.
-I wore this gown
for the first Mistletoe Ball.
It was my first date
with my husband, Bill.
As we danced together
that night,
I knew we'd be together forever.
We still will.
He just started
a little sooner than me.
-Good evening, everyone.
My name is Kevin.
Kevin Parker.
Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you.
And welcome
to the Mistletoe Ball.
Let's thank...
the Mistletoe Founders
Restoration Society.
Ruth and her MF'rs have outdone
themselves this year.
Let's give it up for them.
And Zach, Mr. Mayor.
Please come on up here.
-All right.
Oh, look at everyone.
Welcome everyone
to the Mistletoe Ball.
I'd also like to thank the
Mistletoe Founders Restora--
Thank you.
-Thanks for helping me find
my Christmas spirit.
-Joy. Happiness.
-Yep, all of those things.
Zach, I can't do this.
I'm so sorry.
I just can't.
I can't have
a serious relationship
on a movie set.
It just--
it always ends.
It has to.
-It doesn't have to end, Willow.
-We both know what this is.
-What do you think this is?
-This is me falling in love
and then having my heart broken
when I have to leave.
-You don't have to leave.
-I always leave.
-Merry Christmas,
Willow Bends.
- It's quite
lovely, don't you think?
There's something missing.
Mistletoe.
My goodness, Lady Witherton.
Isn't it wonderful?
- The guests
are set to arrive,
and yet you dally
with the tree.
- I read your script.
I don't say this often,
but I was wrong... about you.
You know the magic
of Christmas.
Do you know
why I only made one movie?
Everything must be perfect
for our first Christmas ball
as husband and wife.
I fell in love
with my leading man.
He asked me to marry him,
but I was too afraid
to give him my heart
because I couldn't stand it
if he broke it.
Just imagine the candles aglow.
Music fills the air
as couples entwined
in an embrace dance the waltz.
I ran home to Mistletoe.
Not a day goes by
that I don't regret
running away from love.
-Willow...
I know you believe
two people can't fall in love
in 90 minutes,
but I fell the moment I saw you.
-Willow, I know you said
two people can't fall in love
in 90 minutes,
but I fell the moment I saw you.
-Oh, Bradley.
I'm sorry.
Zach, um, I flubbed my line.
Can we go again?
- Cut!
-Bradley's making me
really nervous.
-Let's reset.
Oh, hey.
-Scene alpha, take 13, mark.
-And action!
-It's quite lovely,
don't you think?
There's something missing.
Mistletoe.
- Melissa,
these cupcakes are amazing.
You've outdone yourself.
-Well, I'm glad you like them.
Merry Christmas, Elizabeth.
- Merry Christmas.
-I'm sorry.
I really need to talk to her.
-Tyler,
I have customers waiting.
-I'll pay for everyone's order.
-Melissa, the man needs
to talk to you.
-Melissa, I am sorry.
-It's too late for sorry.
Everyone, I'll be right back.
-I've loved you
since we were kids, Melissa.
That hasn't changed.
-We're not kids anymore.
You can't just come back here
and expect everything
to be as it was.
You have your life
and your career in the city.
I'm a country girl.
We've both moved on,
and you were never happy
living here in Travelers Rest,
and I don't see myself
being happy anywhere else.
What are you doing?
-I can be happy
living anywhere in the world
as long as you are
there with me.
I love you, Melissa.
I always have
and I always will.
Marry me.
-Yes.
- And cut!
Okay, I'm happy with that.
Let's move on.
Can we be ready to roll again,
please, in 10 minutes?
Please and thank you.
-Hey, Willow.
-Hey.
-Are we all set
for the church tomorrow?
-Uh, yeah,
I can run over and check.
- Amazing. Thank you so much.
- Mm-hm.
By the way,
this bakery is perfect.
-Yeah. It's a good bakery.
Thanks, Kim.
Oh, hey,
and have you thought any more
about hiring me
as an assistant director
for your next picture?
-Girl, you know that
is not up to me.
It is entirely Miranda.
-But she is coming by later,
and I will talk to her about it.
- Okay?
- Okay.
-She does have
another project coming up.
What's the project?
-A Christmas movie about an inn.
-Are we saving the inn
from foreclosure?
-Yeah.
-And there's probably a bakery.
-Also yeah.
-Okay. All right, well,
I'll find a little cozy downtown
with lights everywhere,
bustling with Christmas cheer.
-Okay, I'm sensing
some sarcasm here.
-Sorry.
I mean, but--I mean,
we already have a bakery.
This looks like
every other cozy bakery
in every other cozy
Christmas movie.
We can just move
some cupcakes around
and add a pretty blonde
and a hunk.
Change some dialog.
That's our next ten features.
-We don't even have to leave.
-Okay.
This is a successful
Christmas film formula, Willow.
Okay? This is what
the public wants.
Besides, what Christmas movie
do you want to make?
-Well, I sent you it.
Have you read it yet?
-I promise I will get to it
on our next break.
Okay? Sorry.
-Meet me for dinner?
-Yep.
-Christmas cupcake?
-Ah. Yeah. Thanks.
-You're welcome.
-Ooh.
- Hey, Willow.
-Oh, hey, Brett.
-Hey.
-Hey, you wanna get dinner?
-Um... shoot. Sorry.
I--I have plans.
-Uh, breakfast tomorrow?
-Um, I'm going home tomorrow.
-So, this is it?
Were you gonna tell me?
-I'm not really good
with goodbyes.
- Well, why does this
have to be goodbye?
-I think we both know
what this is.
-What do you think this is?
-This is two people
who enjoyed their time together,
and now they know
that the time has to end.
This is my life.
Sorry.
-Hello.
-Hey, Pastor.
Thank you so much
for meeting
-with me.
-Of course, of course.
You know, the congregation
is so excited
about being
in a Christmas movie.
-The choir wanted to know,
should they wear
their white robes
or their red robes?
-Oh, you know, that is
a wardrobe question,
- but I'll find out for you.
- Hm.
-I've been practicing my lines.
-Oh, have you?
-I have to admit
I'm still a little nervous,
but, um, want to hear them?
-Uh, sure.
"And there were
in the same country,
shepherds abiding in the field,
keeping watch
over their flocks by night.
Lo, an angel of the Lord
came upon them,
and the glory shone
around them brightly,
and they were sore afraid.
The angel said unto them,
'Fear not, for behold,
I bring unto you good tidings
of great joy,
which shall be for all people.
For unto you is born this day
in the city of David a Savior,
which is Christ the Lord.
And this should be
a sign unto you;
Ye shall find a babe wrapped
in swaddling clothing
lying in a manger.'"
So what do you think?
-Uh, Linus couldn't have
said it better himself.
- So will you be
staying here for Christmas?
-No, I'm going home.
-Ah, be with family.
-Well, I don't really
do Christmas.
-Why not?
-Well, I celebrate Christmas
364 days a year,
so I kind of take Christmas off.
- But don't you miss
seeing your family and friends
and celebrating Christmas
with them?
-Maybe before this job,
but now it's just another day.
-But didn't you hear the passage
that I just read?
It's much more
than just another day.
Christmas is the celebration
of the ultimate love.
-Mm. Well, thanks again, Pastor.
The church is perfect.
Oh, and I will find out about
that robe question for you.
-Willow?
- Mm-hm?
-Merry Christmas.
- "It was a Christmas
like none other."
Oh.
Hey, Jan.
-Hello, Willow. How are you?
- Oh, I'm okay.
I'm about to wrap
on Christmas Cupcake.
-How'd it go?
-Um, another cozy
bakery in trouble.
-Well, that sounds fun.
-It's a successful
Christmas film formula, Jan.
It's what the public wants,
and the public is always right.
- Well, I love it.
Me and millions of fans.
Cozy Christmas fun,
courtesy of Willow Bends.
-Yeah. Well, this is my
last Christmas movie.
-Well, you said that
about this one
and the one before.
And what was that,
Comfort and Joy ?
-That one had a bakery too
and an inn.
In fact,
they all had bakeries or inns.
- Okay, sis,
I'm just gonna say this
because I love you,
but you're too young
to be this cynical,
and you have a job that people
would kill for.
Movie stars, travel, salary,
and the food.
- I do like craft services.
- Yeah, you do,
and you're really good
at your job.
Okay, I'm just gonna ask you,
are you coming home
for Christmas this year?
-Oh. Um... I don't think so.
- It's been a few years,
and the kids really miss
their Aunt Willow.
Kids, say hi
to your Aunt Willow.
-Hi, Aunt Willow.
We miss you, Aunt Willow.
-That's not fair.
Your mom put you up to this,
didn't she?
Can you put her back on?
Hey, Jan. All right,
I'm about to put my feet up
and binge on some takeout
and watch anything other
than a Christmas movie.
-Well, that just sounds...
that sounds sad.
-Well, I'll see you
New Year's Eve.
Okay?
-Hey, how was the church?
-Oh, good. Yeah.
Everything's all set.
Pastor's been practicing
his lines.
Oh, and he wanted to know red
or white for the choir robes.
-Okay.
-Hey, did you read my script?
-I did.
-What do you think?
-It's good.
-When someone says
something's good,
they mean that
it's really not good.
So just tell me,
what'd you really think?
Just be brutally honest.
-It needs work.
-Hmm. Okay,
so it's not good.
-Not what I said.
Uh, it's just that--
-Just what?
-It lacks structure.
-Okay. What else?
-There's no through storyline,
and I didn't like
any of the characters.
-You know, I wrote the
lead character based on myself.
-Yeah, I got that part.
-Well, I mean,
it's a work in progress.
-Miranda came by.
-Oh, yeah?
Did you ask her
if I could A.D. for you?
-Yeah, she's gonna call you
and talk to you about it.
-Cool.
-Are you gonna see Brett
before you leave?
-Oh, I already did.
- Oh? And?
-I just told him I was leaving
in the morning.
-And how did he take that?
-He's fine.
I mean, he knew that I was only
here a couple weeks,
and we were just casual.
He's a nice guy.
-Yeah, like a really nice guy.
Just because you're leaving
doesn't mean you have
to end things.
-And how would that work?
I mean, really?
I'm a big city girl
with a big city job,
and he's a big country boy.
He was never gonna be happy.
-Ha-ha, very funny.
Well, the rest of the crew
is gonna go
and maybe do karaoke tonight.
-You should come.
-Ah.
I think I'm just gonna watch
a movie and go to bed...
by myself.
Can I get your order?
-Yeah,
I'll take a glass of red.
Hey, Miranda.
-Willow, Kim said you did
a great job on Cupcake.
-Oh, thanks.
Hey. Did she talk
to you about me
assistant directing
her next feature?
-Yes, she did.
-What do you think?
-You're a great location scout,
Willow,
and that's where
I need you now.
-Kim and I were talking
about our next project.
It's been moved up.
We'd like to shoot it this year.
-This year?
Well, that's not much time.
I mean,
there's only three weeks left.
-It's called Christmas Inn.
I'm going to need a cozy inn
in a small town.
Maybe a bakery.
All the usual
Christmas locations.
-Can we do something different?
-Let's not change
what's working.
-Okay. When do you need it by?
-Leave tomorrow.
Start shooting in a week.
I'll send you the script.
Gotta go.
- It's quite lovely,
don't you think?
There's something missing.
Mistletoe.
-Mistletoe?
We're not in foreclosure.
-Foreclosure?
-Why did you say that?
-I said we're not.
-Then why say the word?
-Cause I don't want you
to worry.
-The word foreclosure
has me worried.
-I'm just preparing you
for the worst.
-What's the worst?
-Foreclosure.
-Mom, we don't have a choice.
We're gonna have to put the inn
up for sale after Christmas.
-Not gonna happen.
All the rooms are already
booked for the Mistletoe Ball.
Well, almost booked.
Half booked,
but it'll be enough to get us
through the holidays.
I don't want you worrying.
Your dad and I always got by.
-We can't
keep going like this.
-It'll be fine.
It always works out.
Jennifer offered to help
with the ball.
-Mom.
-She's a nice girl.
-Mom.
-You need a date for the ball,
and she's here.
-That's your minimum requirement
for a date for me?
That she's here?
-She's a nice girl.
She likes you.
-Don't worry, Pops.
I got this.
I'll find some way
to save the inn.
- Ah! Mr. Mayor.
Mr. Mayor.
- Okay...
- Oh, hey, hey!
Oh, hold on.
Mr. Mayor. Hey. Hey.
Oh, you're fast.
- Jennifer, hi. I didn't see you.
- Hi. Oh, you're silly.
-How are plans going
for the Mistletoe Ball?
You know I've offered to help.
-Yes, Mary mentioned
you offered to volunteer.
-Really nice to hear.
-Oh, well, you know,
I'm here for
anything you need...
for the Mistletoe Ball.
-Yes, you are here.
-So are you going to ask me
again this year?
-Um... Oh, so...
-Oh, it's okay.
got a little call
coming through.
-Okay. Of course.
-Um...
-One second.
-Oh.
-Hello.
-Ah. Mayor stuff.
-Oh.
-I really gotta take this.
-Okay. Of course.
-Sorry.
-Hey. See you around, okay?
-Great. Bye.
-Bye.
- Oh!
- Oh.
-Oh, gosh. Sorry.
I wasn't looking
where I was going.
-Uh, where are you going?
-Uh, to City Hall.
To see the mayor.
-Uh, well, City Hall is
around the corner that way.
-Oh.
-Um... um... um...
He's a good guy.
I'm sure you'll like him.
-Nice.
-Yeah. Oh.
- Sorry.
- No, it's okay.
Yeah.
- Got it.
- Yep.
I'm sure he can help you
with whatever you need.
I'm--I'm Zach.
-Oh, I'm Willow.
-Are you here
for the Mistletoe Ball?
-No. What's that?
-Oh, every Christmas,
there's a black-tie ball
at the Fitzgerald.
It's a Christmas party
for the whole town.
Attracts a lot of visitors.
So I thought, you know,
that might be why you're--
-No, but that sounds great.
-Or the Mistletoe
Winter Festival?
-Winter Festival?
Wow, this just keeps
getting better.
-It's like, big light shows.
There's a Santa village.
A Christmas mart.
Very Christmas cozy.
-Yeah, um...
well, I hope to see you around.
-Yeah, you probably will.
-Yeah. Okay.
-Good morning.
May I help you?
-Uh, yeah.
I'd like to see the mayor.
-Let me get him for you.
Hi. I have a--
I'm sorry.
What was your name?
-Willow Bends.
-Willow Bends.
Yes, I'll tell her.
Zach will be right out.
- Okay.
- Hi, Willow.
I am the mayor.
-The mayor?
-Sorry again for the,
you know...
-Oh, no, no, no.
I was taking pictures,
not looking where I was going.
-What can I do for you?
-I'd like to see the town.
For a movie.
I'm a location scout,
and we are looking
for a small town
- for a Christmas movie--
- Oh! Oh!
That's wonderful.
I watch those movies
all the time.
We're a small town.
-Yeah, I see that.
-Tell me more about the movie.
-Red Herring Films,
they're the production company.
They do a lot
of Christmas movies.
Christmas Cupcake just wrapped,
and now they're doing
another Christmas movie
about an inn.
In trouble.
You know, boy meets girl,
they fall in love,
they save the inn,
and they have a happily
ever after Christmas.
-You know, you really sparkle
when you tell that tale.
-I've told it a lot.
-Well, I can--
I can show you around town.
Where are you staying?
-I actually haven't gotten
that far yet.
I used my film
location algorithm,
a very sophisticated system,
and Mistletoe popped up.
And what could be more perfect
for a Christmas movie
than a town called Mistletoe?
It's almost too perfect.
-And here you are.
- I am here.
So who do I need to talk
to about permits?
-Our town attorney,
Don Worley...
Let him know.
And how about
we get you a room,
and we can talk more
after you settle in?
-Great. Do you think
that you might have an inn
that we could use
for the movie?
-I think so.
Uh... give me a couple minutes.
Ruth, uh, can you come back?
- So...
Tell me more about the movie.
Oh.
Mom, this is Willow Bends.
- Hi, Willow.
I'm Mary.
Very nice to...
-Uh, Willow is a
movie location scout,
so she's gonna need a room
and an inn
for a Christmas movie.
- Really?
-This place is perfect.
I could not write a better
description for a screenplay
of a Christmas inn.
Welcome to the Mistletoe Inn.
-Well, why don't we get
Willow a room,
and then we can go into detail
about the movie?
- Terra, come here.
Terra, this is Willow.
She'll be staying in room 210.
Willow, if I could get you
to sign the registry.
- Sure.
- And how long
will you be staying?
-Um, I think until Christmas.
-Let me take you to your room.
-Okay.
-See you in a bit.
-Yeah.
- Are you here
for the Mistletoe Ball?
- Uh, no. I'm actually
here scouting locations
for a Christmas movie.
- I'm in theater at WKU.
I want to be an actress.
-That's nice.
Oh.
-Do you think
I could read for a part?
Last year,
I played Lady Witherton
in The Magic of Christmas.
-Do you know the play?
-No.
-Lady Witherton is the lead,
and the Mistletoe
Daily Bulletin
said I was a young,
upcoming actress to watch.
Their words, not mine.
I could do a scene for you.
-I... I just...
find locations.
-Okay. I understand.
Um, if you need anything,
I'm just down the hall.
Like blankets or pillows,
or you want me to read a scene.
-I--I need to take this.
-Okay.
-Hey, Miranda.
Yeah, not only did
I find an inn,
I am sitting in it right now.
- Great.
We added horses.
Oh, gotta take this.
- That's Violet.
- Aw.
Hey, Violet.
So tell me about
the Mistletoe Inn.
-The Mistletoe Inn opened
on Christmas Eve, 1903.
Mrs. Astor hosted a party
for the New York 400
who came here
for the winter fox hunts.
- Wow.
- The theme
was Mistletoe Madness,
and everyone wore mistletoe.
After the popularity
of the party,
the town was named Mistletoe.
-Well, Miranda,
my executive producer,
she will absolutely love
to film here.
-Not gonna happen.
-What? Why?
You don't want the Mistletoe Inn
to be in a Christmas movie?
-I don't care much for the idea
of a lot of Hollywood folks
taking over the inn,
breaking things,
doing whatever they do
in Hollywood.
-Well, our production company
is from Atlanta, not Hollywood.
-Half a dozen of one...
-I can assure you,
nothing bad will happen.
-The best way
to not let bad things happen
is to not do them.
So I pass.
It was nice to meet you, Willow.
I've got to go feed the horses.
-Zach, can you talk to her?
-She doesn't take well
to Hollywood types.
-It's Atlanta.
-But the inn needs this.
I'm gonna make sure it happens.
-Oh.
-How about I show you around?
- Sure.
- Stay. Good girl.
- Bye.
- Thank you. Perfect.
- Hi, Mayor.
- How's it going?
Right?
- Ooh.
- Oh, careful.
You okay?
- Sorry.
- You all right?
- Yeah.
-So, uh, how'd you get
into film?
-Oh, uh, well,
I've always loved movies,
you know,
sitting in a dark theater,
getting lost in a story.
In that moment,
the character's world
becomes your world
through the camera's lens.
It's magical.
I went to school in LA
to study directing.
-You should be directing films,
not scouting movie locations.
-Yeah, well, at least
I'm working in film.
But what about you?
How'd you get started
in politics?
-Well, my family's
always been involved
in Mistletoe politics.
My dad, he was
on the city council for years.
- Mm-hm.
-So when the mayor retired,
I ran and won.
- Mm.
So what's next?
Senator? Governor? President?
-Uh... I think I'm okay
with mayor for now.
You want to grab
a hot chocolate?
There's a great place
right over here.
-Yeah, sure.
-Awesome. Come on.
-So, tell me,
how do I get Mary
to let me use the inn?
-Okay, don't worry.
Mom--or Mary--
and the rest of the town,
they'll warm up to you.
You just gotta give them a
little time to get to know you.
-Well, that might be a problem.
I'm not exactly known
for my warmth.
Sarcastic, snarky,
maybe on a good day apathetic...
but warm, not so much.
-I--I don't know.
I find you, uh...
- likable.
- Likable.
That's a pretty high bar to set.
I've become
a little bit cynical...
so my sister says.
It's just all these
Christmas movie happy endings
made me realize I'll never find
that kind of happiness.
- I still find you
very likable,
and I think
the rest of the town's
gonna find you likable too.
I wouldn't give up
on happy endings just yet,
Willow Bends.
Happy endings,
they don't just happen.
It's up to us to write them.
- Hm.
So, where you from?
-I'm from Chicago.
-Do you have any family there?
-Yeah, my sister
and my niece and nephew.
-You going home for Christmas?
-I don't really do Christmas.
I mean, I'm usually scouting
a Christmas movie in a town
I've already forgotten
the name of.
Christmas is kind of just
another workday for me.
-I think there's
a town ordinance
against bah humbug.
I'm gonna have to check it out,
but I'm pretty sure
you're not allowed
to not love Christmas
in Mistletoe.
Um, is there anyone at home
waiting for you?
-What about you?
Is there a Mrs. Mayor somewhere?
-No, no.
Um, there was a girl.
I followed her to New York.
Worked there for a few years,
but just wasn't for me.
-When did you know?
-I was sitting in my room
watching a Christmas movie,
and it reminded me of home,
and I realized there
was nowhere else I'd rather be,
so I came back to...
- Mistletoe.
- Yes, Mistletoe.
- So you said
that the inn needs this.
What did you mean?
-Uh... Well, since my dad died,
the inn's been struggling,
you know, and I help out
when I can,
but it's a lot for my mom.
You know,
she depends on Christmas
for most of the year's income.
-Well, I can't think
of a better way to drive tourism
into town than to shoot
a Christmas movie
in a town called Mistletoe.
- Hm.
-Thanks for showing me
around today
and for not issuing me
a bah humbug ticket.
-Well, the first one's just
a warning,
but I got my eyes on you,
Willow Bends.
-Noted.
I'm glad we bumped
into each other.
-Well, actually,
you bumped into me.
Right.
-Good night, Willow.
- Good night, Zach.
No, Willow. No.
You are on set a couple weeks,
and then you move on.
Oh, good, you're back.
This is Bradley.
He'll be reading
Lord Witherton.
-What's happening?
-Um, Lady Witherton,
my goodness...
-Isn't it wonderful?
-The guests will arrive soon,
and you dally by this tree.
-Details are the very measure
of perfection, Lord Witherton.
Everything must be perfect
for our first Christmas ball
as husband and wife.
Just imagine the candles aglow
as music fills the room
as couples entwined in
an embrace dance a waltz.
That is the very measure
of perfection, Lord Witherton.
-It's as fabulous as you are.
- Lord Witherton,
you flatter me.
At this point, Lord Witherton
takes Lady Witherton's hand
and pulls her in for a kiss.
Bradley!
The guests,
what will they think?
-Let them think what they want.
-Oh, dear husband,
the joy that fills me
to be here with you
as we celebrate Christmas
at Witherton Abbey.
-Uh, Terra...
-We can start over.
I haven't read in a while,
and I'm kind of rusty,
and Bradley was really nervous.
-Terra--
-I--
You didn't like it, did you?
I--I can do a different scene.
-No, no. It--it was fine.
It was great.
I just, I don't do casting.
- Can you get me an audition?
- Um, look, I'm...
I'm really tired.
I'm sorry, but, um,
I'm gonna go to bed.
But good job.
Good night.
Terra and Brent.
It... it's Bradley.
-Ssshhh.
-Oh, hey, Mary.
- Willow, how are you?
How was your room?
- Great.
Everything's great.
Um, hey,
have you thought any more
about letting us film
at the inn?
I mean,
it's so cozy and charming.
It would look magical on screen.
I mean, think of everybody
at Christmastime
huddled around
the Christmas tree
watching movies,
and they see Mistletoe Inn.
It's not gonna happen.
-Feel free to grab a scarf
on your way out.
It's cold today.
-Oh.
This is perfect.
This town is perfect.
- Thank you.
- Oh. Excuse me?
-Mistletoe is perfect.
I'm Don Worley,
the town's attorney.
-Oh, Mr. Worley,
nice to meet you.
I'm Willow Bends.
I've actually been meaning
to talk to you
about getting some permits
for shooting around town.
- I heard.
We're actually having
a town hall meeting tonight
about your movie
at the Mistletoe Inn.
-I'd like for you to be there.
-Of course. I appreciate it.
-Zach has pretty much
convinced everyone
that your movie will
be great for Mistletoe,
but I'd like to learn more
before I decide that's true.
I do expect Hollywood
to dot all their I's
and cross all their T's.
-Well, Atlanta,
not Hollywood.
-Half a dozen of one.
-I have scouted a hundred towns
for a hundred Christmas movies.
I've worked with
small independent
production companies,
and I have worked
with big studios.
And one thing remains constant:
I always leave a town
better than when I found it.
My name precedes me,
and my actions follow me.
And I promise you
I will treat Mistletoe
as though it is
my own hometown.
-And what's your hometown?
-Chicago.
-Hmm.
Well, anyway,
Zach is a great guy.
His name precedes you,
and your actions
will follow him.
So tread gently on my town.
And if the rest
of the town signs off,
then you and I are good.
-Yes, sir.
-But I just want you to know
that no matter what you do,
it's not gonna happen.
-Oh.
-Oh, God.
-I am so sorry about last night.
I kind of ambushed you.
It's just there's not a lot
of acting opportunities
around here.
-No, you're good. Really.
I mean, if, if I had my say,
I--I would cast you.
-Thank you.
I appreciate it.
If there's anything you can do,
I'm open to any part.
It--it doesn't have
to be the lead,
unless you think I could be.
You think?
The lead, that would be amazing.
Can you tell me
about the lead?
-Um, 30s, brunette.
Blondes are a little last year.
She's pretty,
but not too pretty.
We need the audience to relate.
She's got a twinkle in her eye,
a song in her heart,
with just a dash
of vulnerability.
In 90 minutes,
she saves the inn,
meets her true love, and
finds her Christmas... spirit.
-I could dye my hair.
Terra, I love your enthusiasm.
Really, I--I do,
but that'll fade
with every audition.
But I mean, I don't know.
If you really want it
and believe in yourself
and keep going,
I... I know that you will--
uh...
Well, good luck anyway.
And, um, oh!
Do you think
that you could talk to Mary
about letting me use the inn?
-I'll talk to her later tonight.
-Oh, okay, great.
Thank you.
- Hey, Willow.
- Huh?
- Something wrong?
-Uh, my car is gone.
-Oh. Well, where'd you park?
-Right there.
-Didn't you see the sign?
-Apparently not.
-That's weird.
-There's usually a cone
blocking the spot.
-Well, can you fix it?
-Your ticket?
-Yeah.
-You want me to use
my mayoral powers
to fix a parking ticket?
-Yeah, I want you to use
all of your superpowers,
because I need my car.
-Okay. I'll make a call,
but you owe me.
This is the second ticket
I've fixed for you, right?
That bah humbug ticket
is a class three misdemeanor.
You are now a two-time offender.
-Wow. Okay,
so the bah humbug law
was serious.
- Mm-hm.
- Are there any
other Christmas laws
or ordinances
that I should be aware of?
- Mm.
Well, the day
after Thanksgiving,
all Christmas trees
must be up and decorated.
Hot chocolate
and a Christmas movie
playing while you decorate
is encouraged.
-Good to know.
-Every citizen is required
to hum a Christmas song
while they walk
along Main Street.
Christmas sweaters
are encouraged
but not required.
-Should I be humming?
-And if you find yourself
standing under a mistletoe
with someone you care about...
- Yeah. What happens?
Okay, I--I did not plan this.
-Uh-huh.
-We are called Mistletoe.
-It's everywhere.
-Sure.
Oh. Uh, excuse me for a second.
-Hey, Miranda.
-How are the locations?
I need the signed agreements.
-Um, I'm working on it.
- I can't do
the scheduling
without the locations,
and I need to do
the schedule now.
-Well, they're having
a town meeting tonight
to discuss the movie,
so I will call you back.
-Very well, then.
We added a montage.
Find some Christmas cheer.
You know, the usual.
- Everything good?
- Yeah.
- Mistletoe says
no, no to Hollywood!
Mistletoe says no,
no to Hollywood!
Mistletoe says no,
no to Hollywood!
Mistletoe says no,
no to Hollywood!
You must be Willow Bends,
that movie director.
I saw you at the coffee shop
the other day.
I'm Myrtle, and this
is my best friend, Grace.
-Well, I'm not
a movie director yet.
I--I just do locations.
-It is so nice to
meet you, Willow.
I hope you're enjoying
your stay in Mistletoe.
-Oh, yeah.
Just like the town sign says,
it's the friendliest
little town.
- Yeah, yeah. Yep.
- We are.
Mistletoe says no,
no to Hollywood!
Mistletoe says no,
no to Hollywood!
Mistletoe says no,
no to Hollywood!
Mistletoe says no, no...
-I got this. Don't worry.
Quiet, everyone.
Please.
Everyone knows Willow
is here scouting locations
for a Christmas movie.
And I think it would be great
for Mistletoe,
but I want to get
everyone's input.
Yes, Ruth?
-I, for one, say no.
Mistletoe is a hidden gem.
I think we should stay hidden.
We don't want a lot
of tourists coming to the town
to see the place where
the Christmas movie was filmed.
I don't think we need
that kind of trouble.
- Who is that?
That is Ruth Stern.
She's president of the MF'rs.
- Who?
- The MF'rs.
- I don't think
I'm hearing you right.
- The Mistletoe
Founders Restoration Society.
MFRS.
Oh, that makes more sense.
- Yeah.
- The Downtown
Development Commission
would welcome tourists.
Believe me, we need people
coming into town,
spending money at restaurants
and businesses.
-Who is this Red Herring Films?
-Oh, they are
a reputable production company
out of Atlanta, not Hollywood.
You know their movies.
Paws for Christmas,
A Christmas Bride,
and they just wrapped
Christmas Cupcake.
I was on set the whole time,
and they were very professional
and respectful
with their locations.
-I can vouch for Willow.
And I'm going to be with her
the entire time
during filming,
if we all agree.
So the town of Mistletoe
will be in a Christmas movie.
- No.
That decides it, then.
- Don't worry.
-Hey. This isn't over yet.
-I thought you said
I was likable.
I don't think they
like me very much.
I mean, how do I get
on Ruth's good side?
-Ruth doesn't have a good side.
-All right. Well, it's hopeless.
I mean, I'm gonna have
to find another town.
-No, no. Don't go yet.
Just... one... hold on.
- Hi. I'm Jennifer.
I'm on the
Mistletoe Ball committee.
So just let me know
if there's anything you need.
Okay?
-Okay.
-Okay. Okay.
Hey, Miranda, it's Willow.
- Yes.
-We may have run
into a little bit of a snag.
- What kind of snag?
-It's the MF'rs.
-There's no need to use
that kind of language.
-No. The Mistletoe Founders
Restoration Society.
-What's the problem?
-They won't let us film.
- Why not?
-I don't know.
-If it doesn't happen
in the next couple of days,
move on!
- Everything okay?
- Um... yeah.
It will be.
-Well, I pulled these up
from the basement.
It is tradition
at the Mistletoe Inn
to have guests help
decorate the tree.
- Mm.
Oh. My mom had an ornament
just like this.
It was her mother's.
- It's beautiful.
- So tell me
about your Christmases
growing up here in Mistletoe.
-Well, I grew up here
at the inn,
- Mm-hm.
- and every Christmas,
we would have guests,
and my dad would play Santa,
pass out gifts to all the kids,
and my mom, she would cook
this big Christmas dinner.
What about you?
-My mom and sister and I
would bake Christmas cookies
and watch Christmas movies.
I used to love
watching Christmas movies.
And Jan and I--
that's my older sister--
we would try and stay up
all night Christmas Eve
and catch Santa.
It made for a pretty
perfect Christmas.
Uh... one sec.
I haven't shown anyone
other than my sister this.
A Perfect Christmas.
It's a working title
based on my
childhood Christmases.
I want to direct it someday.
It's not very good.
It's definitely
a work in progress.
-I'd like to read it.
-Sure. Sometime.
-I'd really like to read it.
-Maybe.
- Now.
- Okay.
So what do you think?
Is it good?
-Yeah. It's good.
-What's wrong with it?
- Well, like,
the part where the father
leaves on Christmas Eve.
That's kind of sad.
-Well, it's based on my life.
I mean, my dad did leave
on Christmas when I was five.
-I'm sorry to hear that.
-What else is wrong with it?
-Okay. Like, well...
I didn't really connect
with the lead character.
-I'm the lead character.
-I know.
-What? So you're not
connecting with me?
- Not in the script,
I'm not.
-Well, I mean,
what do you know anyway?
I mean, how many screenplays
have you written?
-Okay, don't get defensive.
You asked for my honest opinion.
-Well, I didn't want you
to actually give it.
-Well, if you don't want
to hear someone's opinion,
you shouldn't ask for it.
-Oh. Mary. Sorry.
I didn't know anyone
was in here.
Um, just gonna put this
in the sink.
-You're causing quite the ruckus
in Mistletoe,
Willow Bends from Hollywood.
-Oh, Chicago.
I'm from Chicago.
-Half a dozen of one.
Wash your hands.
-Huh?
-Hands.
-Oh.
Oh.
Oh. Okay.
Very Christmassy.
-You take your butter
and your sugar,
and you cream them together.
-Okay.
-And gently mix in the flour.
- Zach has been saying
what a great opportunity
it would be to have
a movie filmed here.
-Oh. Well, it would be.
I mean,
tourism helps the economy,
and especially in a small town
like Mistletoe.
-Zach's been saying
nice things about you.
-What kind of nice things
has he been saying about me?
-Just that you're not
what we think Hollywood people
would be like.
You seem down-to-earth
and normal and sweet...
and pretty.
-Zach said I was pretty?
-Not in so many words,
but I can see
that he's attracted to you.
-Well, none of that
really matters.
If I can't get permission
to film,
I'll have to go
on to another town.
-You will be hard-pressed
changing Ruth's mind.
-Why doesn't Ruth
want to film in Mistletoe?
-Ruth is my longtime
close friend.
She has her reasons,
and I respect that.
I'm not one to talk
about other people's business.
That's for her to tell you.
- Mm.
Mm.
These are delicious.
You know, this is really nice.
Brings back fond memories.
That's what Christmas is about.
Celebrating old memories
and creating new ones.
- Whoo!
- Hey, Willow.
How are you doing?
-Hey, sis.
-How's the scouting going?
-Good.
Good.
Everything's pretty good.
-I can't understand you.
Are you eating something?
-Yeah, sorry.
I made a batch
of Christmas cookies,
and I couldn't resist.
-Did you say Christmas cookies?
When was the last time
you baked Christmas cookies?
-With you and Mom.
- You sound strange.
Is everything okay?
-Yeah.
I feel kind of strange.
Like...
-Like what?
-Nothing.
I was just missing you
and Mom and...
sad I'm not gonna celebrate
Christmas with you.
-Come home. We miss you.
- Oh. Hey, Jan.
-Yeah?
-I took out my script.
- You took out
your script?
You haven't done that in years.
- Yeah.
- What made you do that now?
- I don't know.
I guess just thinking
about you and Mom
made me want to write again.
- You should.
You're a really good writer.
You know, I can hear you
eating a Christmas cookie.
- Sorry.
It's really good.
Mary is such a good baker.
-Wait, who's Mary?
-Mary. She owns the inn.
-What inn?
-Mistletoe Inn.
She's Zach's mom.
-Who's Zach?
-Okay, let me bring you
up to speed.
Remember I'm in Mistletoe?
-Oh, the mountain town.
-Yes.
And I'm staying
at the Mistletoe Inn,
the historic inn,
and the mayor--
-Who's the mayor?
-Zach's the mayor.
Wow, you're really not
getting it, are you?
-Sorry.
-Anyway, Zach's really cute,
and he's helping me
find locations for this movie.
-Oh, the mayor.
He's cute, huh?
-Yes. Now you're getting it.
The problem is Ruth.
-Who's Ruth?
-She's an MF'r.
- Willow!
That's not very nice!
No, Ruth is the president
of the Mistletoe Founders
Restoration Society,
and she thinks Mistletoe
is a gem of a town,
and she wants
to keep it that way.
-You'll convince her.
You're likable.
-I am very likable, aren't I?
-Does Zach find you likable?
Do you find Zach likable?
-I don't know, Jan.
It isn't high school.
I don't know.
-I'm very happy for you, Willow.
-Oh. Sorry, sis.
I gotta go.
I'm sorry about the script.
You're right.
I don't know what
I'm talking about.
-No, you're right.
I asked for your opinion,
and it's not very good.
-My favorite Christmas movie
is playing tomorrow.
Do you want to go?
I'll buy you popcorn.
Maybe a drink.
It's a special movie
they play every year
in Mistletoe.
-You had me at popcorn.
I'm in.
-Okay, I told you.
We're called Mistletoe.
They're everywhere.
-Uh-huh. Sure.
Good night.
Good night.
-"It was a Christmas
like no other.
Not since I was a little girl
had I felt the way
I felt this year."
That's not so bad.
"Interior bakery. Day.
Jennifer, 30s, blonde, pretty,
hard at work
baking Christmas cookies."
Ugh.
-Oh, good. You're up.
-Did you dye your hair?
-It's a wig. Sit down.
-Just came down for coffee. I--
- Bradley and I
watched Paws for Christmas.
-What...
- Good movie.
- is happening?
She's just gonna go.
-Great locations, Willow.
Nice work.
-I... just need coffee.
-We rehearsed a scene,
the one where the dog
gets hit by the car
and then Lily, the high-powered
marketing executive--
I'm playing Lily-- rushes him
to the country veterinarian,
her ex-boyfriend,
Doctor Chad Rivers--
Bradley, get out here!
Bradley will be
playing Doc Rivers.
And... action.
Chad, please save Carly.
I don't know what
I'll do if he... dies.
-He'll definitely need surgery.
-Will the surgery save him?
Aunt Linda loved him more than
anything in this world,
and she made me promise
to care for him and the inn.
- I can save him.
It'll be a long haul
with daily therapy
and months of recovery.
-But I have to leave
for New York tomorrow.
I have a big presentation
and a board meeting.
And... is this about Carly...
or you?
-I would never use Carly
to keep you here,
no matter how much I love you.
-You love me?
And... scene.
Willow, what did you think?
Bradley flubbed a line, but...
Willow? Willow?!
-Uh-huh.
-We can start over.
-No, no.
That was great, Terra.
Yeah. Nice work, Brian.
-It's Bradley.
-I need coffee.
Come on.
Good morning, Mary.
-Good morning.
-Come on.
I enjoyed making
Christmas cookies
with you last night.
Oh, hi, Violet.
Aw.
Do you need any help?
-Yeah, grab those leaves.
-Okay.
-You know, if you keep
petting her,
she'll never leave you alone.
- That's okay.
I don't want her
to leave me alone.
Aw.
-I guess you'll be leaving soon?
- Um...
What makes you say that?
-I spoke with Ruth.
She won't be changing
her decision.
I have to stick
by her on this.
-So you're telling me
that just because one woman
doesn't want to make
a Christmas movie in Mistletoe
that the whole town
has to agree with her?
I mean, you need this.
Let me help you.
-Why would you say I need this?
-Zach told me
the inn needs help.
-He told you that I was going
into foreclosure?
That was not his business
to tell you.
-Oh, he didn't tell me
foreclosure.
I--I didn't know
it was that bad.
Please. Let me help you.
-Why is Mistletoe
so important to you?
-Because I didn't
pick Mistletoe.
Mistletoe picked me.
-It did, did it?
-Yeah, it did.
I mean, what are the chances
that I'd close my eyes
and just put my finger on a map
and it was Mistletoe
to make a Christmas movie?
I mean, it wasn't
Syracuse or Hoboken.
-Hoboken's nice.
I've been there.
And then I have a meet-cute
with the mayor.
-You lost me.
-I bump into the handsome
small-town bachelor.
Zach is both of those things.
And then I'm baking
Christmas cookies
and humming Christmas tunes.
-Well, that's a town ordinance,
and it all sounds normal.
-Well, it's not normal for me.
I'm a disillusioned
Christmas movie scout.
Mistletoe chose me
for a reason.
-Then we have to find
that reason.
-Hey, Willow.
How's the movie coming?
-About to find out.
Oh, is Zach back there?
-Oh. Yeah, sure,
go ahead on back.
Let me know if there's
a part in it for me.
- Hi, Willow.
What is this?
-I baked cookies.
-You baked Christmas cookies?
- Mm-hm.
-What happened
to the whole bah humbug?
-They're cookies, Zach.
You don't need an excuse
to make cookies
other than you just want
to eat cookies.
-Mm. Okay.
They're great.
Thank you.
I wasn't able to get
your permits approved
to shoot downtown.
-What? What do you mean?
You're the mayor.
What happened
to your superpowers?
-Has to be approved by
a majority of the town council.
-And let me guess.
Ruth is on the council?
-Yeah.
- Ah!
I'm gonna need these back.
Do you know
where I could find Ruth?
-Um...
Yeah, right now, she would be
at the coffeehouse.
-Great.
-Okay. Well,
thank you for the cookie.
Wait. Are we still on
for the movie tonight?
-These are for you.
May I sit down?
-Can I get you
some coffee or tea?
-She won't be staying.
-What's it gonna take for you
to say yes to this movie?
-I thought I made it
perfectly clear.
We don't want Mistletoe
to be a spectacle
for ne'er-do-wells.
-Maybe we should
just listen to her.
-Zach thinks it's a good idea,
and he wouldn't do anything
to hurt the town of Mistletoe.
-I'm going to change your mind.
Enjoy the cookies.
Hello?
-Do you have
the signed agreement?
-I'm working on it.
-What's taking so long?
If you don't have it
by tomorrow,
you need to move on.
-I will.
-I just don't feel comfortable
with this.
-Mm. Good cookie.
-What?
-Myrtle and Grace
changed their votes to yes.
- Really?
-We're making your
Christmas movie in Mistletoe.
-Oh. So awesome.
- It's quite lovely,
don't you think?
- Okay, so this is
a very special movie we watch
every year here in Mistletoe.
-Looks familiar.
There's something missing.
Mistletoe.
- Mm.
See how she paused there?
The director knows
the power of silence.
Some of the best scenes happen
in between words.
- ...yet you dally
with the tree.
I'm trying to watch the movie.
- ...the measure
of perfection, Lord Witherton.
Everything must be perfect
for our first Christmas ball
as husband and wife.
Just imagine the candles aglow.
Music fills the air as couples
entwined in an embrace
-dance the waltz.
-What?
- That is the
measure of perfection,
-Lord Witherton.
-I'm just really glad
my algorithm chose Mistletoe.
- Lord Witherton,
-you flatter me.
-Me too.
-Oh.
Wait. That was Ruth?
-Yeah.
Yeah, that was her one movie.
-I love old black
and white movies.
-Come with me.
-Oh.
That's a pretty doll.
- She's a Fresh doll.
She looks just like me.
-Do you like Christmas movies?
Oh. Well,
I'm scouting locations
for a Christmas movie right now,
and we need lots of extras,
and I think that you
and this doll
would be absolutely perfect
for the movie.
Do you think you
could take her home
and watch her
until I start filming?
-Yeah.
-Okay.
Aw. Okay, thanks.
-You're welcome.
-That was very kind of you.
-Oh. Man, I should have
brought my camera.
I should be taking pictures
for set design.
-Why don't you
take a night off?
-Okay.
-Yeah.
What are you doing?
-Taking the night off.
- Thank you.
- Hi, Mr. Mayor.
Have you asked anyone
to the Mistletoe Ball yet?
I was hoping that we could
go together like last year.
-Willow, this is Jennifer.
-Hi.
-Oh.
Are you two together?
-Oh, um... I don't know.
Are we together, Mr. Mayor?
-I've already asked someone.
-Oh. I understand.
-So who did you ask
to the Mistletoe Ball,
Mr. Mayor?
-You've got a little...
a little something there.
-Is it gone?
-No.
There's... there's a bit more.
-Oh.
-Yeah. Yeah.
-She is cute.
-Oh.
I better go see
what Ruth wants.
I'll be right back.
-Hello.
-Oh! Hi.
Do I know you?
-I'm Kevin.
-Hi, I'm Willow.
-Yes, I know.
-It's nice to meet you, Kevin.
-Nice to meet you too.
How are you enjoying Winterfest?
-Uh, it's lovely.
-Yes, isn't it?
Very nice, huh?
-Can I help you
with something?
-I'm Kevin.
-Yep, we've established that.
-Kevin Parker.
-Okay. Clears that up.
-All right. I am the director
of the Winterfest here.
- Oh.
-And Zach told me you want
to shoot your movie here.
-Oh, I'm so sorry.
Zach didn't tell me
that he spoke with you.
Yes. I mean,
it would be perfect.
My executive producer, Miranda,
she would definitely want
to shoot something here.
- Mm.
- Maybe a montage.
Christmas movies love montages.
It's a way
to make hours of backstory
and condense it into
a little two-minute music video.
-Yeah, that's good to know,
and I'm very glad Winterfest
is working fine for you.
You're enjoying it.
A montage sounds exciting,
but it's not going to happen.
-Oh.
-Enjoy your stay here,
and Merry Christmas.
-Merry Christmas.
- Ho-ho-ho.
Willow Bends.
-How did you know my name?
- I'm a big fan
of Christmas movies.
-Well, I have to say,
you are the best-looking Santa
I think I've ever seen,
and I've seen a lot of them.
-Tell me what you want
for Christmas.
-Well, all I wanted
for Christmas
was to make a Christmas movie
in Mistletoe.
So my wish came true.
-Is that what you really wanted?
-Well, actually,
I didn't want to make
a Christmas movie in Mistletoe.
I wanted to make my
Christmas movie in Mistletoe.
But I know that'll never happen.
So, Santa, if you are real--
no offense--
that would be my Christmas wish.
To make my Christmas movie.
- Faith is believing
in things
when common sense
tells you not to.
I'll see what I can do.
- Do we have
permission or not?
-Yes.
-Good. I'll be there tomorrow.
And horses are back
in the script.
-Thank you.
Oh. Santa?
-Who you talking to?
-Oh, um...
Miranda.
-What happened
to taking the night off?
-Well, um...
Well, I mean,
what was that with Ruth?
- Touch.
Do you ride?
- Take that as a yes.
- Yeah.
-Yeah. I'm glad to see you
starting to get
into the holiday s--
-Oh! Please don't say spirit.
It's in every single
Christmas movie I've ever done.
-Okay. How about cheer or...
-Stop.
-Glee. Joy. Happiness?
-No. I mean,
don't get me wrong.
It's not that I don't
love holiday traditions.
I mean, especially
Christmas movies.
-I do.
-What is it?
-Well, it's just not realistic.
I mean, people don't just bump
into each other
and fall in love at first sight
with a backdrop of mistletoe
and carolers.
-Willow, we are on a carousel
with Christmas music playing
in a town called Mistletoe.
-We did have
a pretty good meet-cute.
-Huh?
-When we bumped into each other
at City Hall.
If we were in
a Christmas movie,
we would be in the third act
just waiting to kiss,
but unfortunately,
something would stop us,
because in the script,
it's just too soon to kiss.
-Mm.
Okay, so for,
like, argument's sake,
let's say that we were
in a Christmas movie.
How soon until we kiss?
-Mm... until we fall deeply,
hopelessly in love.
-Do you think two people could
fall in love in 90 minutes?
-Well, for me personally, no,
but in a Christmas movie?
Absolutely.
-So. You think I'm pretty?
-What?
-You think I'm pretty?
-I didn't--I didn't say that.
Where'd you hear that?
-Oh, so you don't think
I'm pretty?
-No. I... Yes. I mean--
-Oh, so you do think
I'm pretty.
-Yes. I think you
are the prettiest
Christmas movie location scout
I've ever seen.
-Oh. Well, then you must
have seen a lot of us.
-Dozens. Maybe hundreds.
Will you go with me
to the Mistletoe Ball?
- Oh.
-Bradley and I watched
A Princely Christmas ,
and we prepared a scene.
-I--I talked to my producer,
and we have a part for you.
Oh, it's a small part.
It's only a couple of lines.
Look, I'll read it with you
after the Mistletoe Ball.
Oh, and Bradley,
there's a part for you too.
-Oh. You said Bradley.
-What are you working on?
-I'm making mistletoe corsages
for the ball.
-You know, Grace and Myrtle
changed their vote.
-I heard.
-And, um, Zach asked me
to go to the ball with him.
-He did, did he?
-I just, I don't have
anything to wear.
-I can find something.
I should leave you two to talk.
-I'm sorry that things
had to be this way.
I don't know why you hate me.
-This wasn't about you.
-Kind of feels
like it was, Ruth.
-I know what Hollywood's about.
They take what they want,
and then they just
toss you aside
when you're no longer useful.
I couldn't let that happen
to Mistletoe.
I love this town.
-But I love this town too,
and I won't let that happen.
Here. I... I want you
to have this.
-What is it?
- It's a script
I've been working on.
A little town opens its heart
to some disillusioned
movie scout.
She thinks
she's saving the town,
but really it's the town
that saves her.
-Well, I have something for you.
This is an injunction
blocking Red Herring
from filming in Mistletoe.
I have powerful friends.
I don't like to lose.
-Leaving now.
- Don't bother coming.
-Why not?
-We just got served
an injunction
prohibiting us from filming
in Mistletoe.
-How did you let that happen?!
-I didn't let it happen.
It just happened.
- I had a feeling
you've been trying
to sabotage my film
from the beginning.
-Why would you say that?
-Cynical snarkiness
and apathy for the art
that I'm creating
is evident.
I don't even think you tried.
-This is the first film
in literally years
that I've actually put
my heart into.
I love this town.
I would do anything
to shoot here.
I don't believe you.
You're off the project.
In fact, you'll never work
on a Red Herring Film again.
You're fired!
-Quiet. It's your Aunt Willow.
-Hi, Aunt Willow.
We really, really miss you.
-Hey. How's it going?
-Miranda fired me.
-What? What happened?
-Doesn't matter.
I'm coming home tomorrow.
-But what about Zach?
You're falling in love
with him,
and you're afraid
he's gonna leave you.
Zach is not Dad, Willow.
You deserve happiness.
Run to it.
Let it happen to you.
You deserve your
happy ending too.
-Happy endings
don't just happen.
It's up to us to write them.
I just don't know how.
Oh, hi.
Come here. Oh.
-Willow! Where are you going?
-I'm--I'm leaving.
-I'm sorry about Ruth,
but you don't have to leave.
-Just tell Zach I'm sorry.
-I wore this gown
for the first Mistletoe Ball.
It was my first date
with my husband, Bill.
As we danced together
that night,
I knew we'd be together forever.
We still will.
He just started
a little sooner than me.
-Good evening, everyone.
My name is Kevin.
Kevin Parker.
Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you.
And welcome
to the Mistletoe Ball.
Let's thank...
the Mistletoe Founders
Restoration Society.
Ruth and her MF'rs have outdone
themselves this year.
Let's give it up for them.
And Zach, Mr. Mayor.
Please come on up here.
-All right.
Oh, look at everyone.
Welcome everyone
to the Mistletoe Ball.
I'd also like to thank the
Mistletoe Founders Restora--
Thank you.
-Thanks for helping me find
my Christmas spirit.
-Joy. Happiness.
-Yep, all of those things.
Zach, I can't do this.
I'm so sorry.
I just can't.
I can't have
a serious relationship
on a movie set.
It just--
it always ends.
It has to.
-It doesn't have to end, Willow.
-We both know what this is.
-What do you think this is?
-This is me falling in love
and then having my heart broken
when I have to leave.
-You don't have to leave.
-I always leave.
-Merry Christmas,
Willow Bends.
- It's quite
lovely, don't you think?
There's something missing.
Mistletoe.
My goodness, Lady Witherton.
Isn't it wonderful?
- The guests
are set to arrive,
and yet you dally
with the tree.
- I read your script.
I don't say this often,
but I was wrong... about you.
You know the magic
of Christmas.
Do you know
why I only made one movie?
Everything must be perfect
for our first Christmas ball
as husband and wife.
I fell in love
with my leading man.
He asked me to marry him,
but I was too afraid
to give him my heart
because I couldn't stand it
if he broke it.
Just imagine the candles aglow.
Music fills the air
as couples entwined
in an embrace dance the waltz.
I ran home to Mistletoe.
Not a day goes by
that I don't regret
running away from love.
-Willow...
I know you believe
two people can't fall in love
in 90 minutes,
but I fell the moment I saw you.
-Willow, I know you said
two people can't fall in love
in 90 minutes,
but I fell the moment I saw you.
-Oh, Bradley.
I'm sorry.
Zach, um, I flubbed my line.
Can we go again?
- Cut!
-Bradley's making me
really nervous.
-Let's reset.
Oh, hey.
-Scene alpha, take 13, mark.
-And action!
-It's quite lovely,
don't you think?
There's something missing.
Mistletoe.