Falling for Christmas (2022) Movie Script

1
[dreamy music playing]
[soft music playing]
[phone ringing]
[ringing continues]
- [sighs]
- [operator] Good morning, Miss Belmont.
This is your wake-up call.
- The temperature is 35 degrees.
- Goodbye.
[operator] Would you like me
to send up your...
["(Everybody's Waitin' for)
The Man with the Bag" playing]
- [groans]
- [controller beeps]
Old Mr. Kringle is soon gonna jingle
The bells that'll tingle
All your troubles away
Everybody's waitin'
For the man with the bag
'Cause Christmas is comin' again
[sighs]
He's got a sleighful
It's not gonna stay-full
He's got stuff to drop
At every stop of the way
Everybody's waitin'
For the man with the bag
'Cause Christmas is comin' again
He'll be here
With the answer to the prayers
That you made through the year
You'll get yours
If you've done everything you should
Extra-special good
He'll make this December
The one you'll remember
The best and the merriest
You ever did have
Everybody's waitin'
On the stairwell congregating
Everybody's waitin'
For the man with the bag
Everybody's waitin'
For the man with the bag
[song ends]
So, just say no. [Chuckles]
Tell your father you don't want the job.
He flew me all the way up here
in his private jet for Christmas.
I don't want to hurt his feelings. [Sighs]
Wow. Good morning, Miss Belmont.
I'm Terry Carver from Guest Services.
Your father has asked me
to work as your personal assistant
while you're here.
And this is your Glam Squad.
Fine.
It's just that I don't want to be
in the hotel business.
Have you tried telling him that?
Mm. Daddy wouldn't understand.
As far as he's concerned,
this is the perfect career for me.
[man] I'm just trying to imagine
what you'd have to wear.
Not a name tag, I hope.
[classical music playing]
[glass clinks]
- What exactly is the position?
- Vice President of Atmosphere.
It's not even a real job. I think he just
made it up to give me something to do.
[groans] And, you know,
it's hard enough for me as it is.
When people look at me,
all they see is the spoiled daughter
of Beauregard Belmont, the hotel magnate.
And I'm not spoiled!
- [sighs]
- [staff] Dress or slacks?
I don't know. Is that pleather?
Vegan leather.
Oh, Tad, help me!
I need to make my own mark in the world.
[Tad] Okay, okay.
How are your socials doing?
Not good. I told you my accounts
were hacked by that girl, remember?
Ugh! Right. Lucky you're dating
one of Hype Magazine's
top social influencers then.
[sighs] So you remind me every day.
[Tad] After lunch with your father,
why don't we hit the slopes
and snap a few ussies? Hmm?
Post them on Instagram.
I thought you wanted to keep
our relationship private.
[Tad] Well, maybe it's time
we let the world in on it.
Talk about boosting your numbers.
And it will prove to your father you could
have a career as an influencer too.
Yeah, I just want people to remember me
for more than my last name.
- You leave it to your Tad.
- [phone chimes]
Oh, trending down.
Time for a selfie in a limo. See you soon.
- [line beeps]
- Okay, I love... Hello?
Bad connection?
Something like that.
Let's go with the Valenyagi.
- Good choice.
- And a fabulous hat.
[clacking]
[light whimsical music playing]
[grunts]
Mr. Belmont!
Hey! Glad I caught you.
Hi. Hey. Uh, I'm Jake Russell. I own the...
- The North Star Lodge.
- Yeah.
Yeah, my secretary mentioned you called.
- Fifteen times.
- Was it that many?
So, what's the urgency?
I just wanted
a minute of your time if I could.
Sure.
[grunts]
But you're gonna have to beat me
to the bottom of the run.
- Seriously?
- Well, what do you think?
[both grunting]
[thrilling music playing]
[Mr. Belmont]
Falling behind, boy! [Laughs]
[Jake grunts]
Better get moving!
[Mr. Belmont grunts]
[thrilling music continues]
[grunts]
[Mr. Belmont grunts]
[both panting]
Good run.
Yeah, I thought I had you there
for a minute, but you got me in the end.
Let's go. You can talk while we walk.
[hip-hop music playing]
[woman] Thanks, Skyler.
Wow, this place looks like
something out of SpaceX.
Well, we try to stay ahead of the curve.
- In here.
- [laughter in distance]
Wow. Well, you have
an incredible place here, sir.
It's, uh, truly a world-class
skiing destination.
[keypad beeps]
But, you know, not everybody
can afford world-class.
Studies show that 70% of beginners
learn to ski at these smaller resorts.
Like yours.
Exactly. And then as they become
more accomplished and better skiers,
then they move up
to the mega-resorts, like this one.
And you think
that I should invest in your lodge
in order to make sure
that this keeps happening, correct?
Uh, more or less, yeah.
Oh, Skyler. Cocoa?
- Um, sure.
- Two please.
Of course, Mr. Belmont.
But I have the numbers here
for a cost-effective upgrade,
a high-speed lift, you know,
building on a spa with a hot tub, sauna
Mr. Russell, I wish I could help you,
but I have my own investors to answer to.
- I'm sure you understand. Thank you, dear.
- Well...
Here you go. On the house.
- And anything else he may need today.
- Of course.
If you'll excuse me, I gotta run.
Oh, and, uh, pretty classy out there
letting me win.
Well done.
[man] This is security. Alert the staff.
Miss Belmont is on the move.
[elevator dings]
["Do It Like This"
by Daphne Willis playing]
They can see us comin'
From a mile away
They wanna see us, wanna be us
Nah, we don't play
Yeah, gettin' fancy, edge of your seat
We got a groove makin' you move
Now c'mon get on your feet
It's like one, two, what's the move?
I got two, three
[man] So, did he bite?
- No, he did not go for it.
- [man] Ah, bummer.
- Well, yeah. It was a long shot anyways.
- [man] Sorry, man.
- Yeah. See you back at the lodge.
- [man] Okay. See you soon.
Okay. Well, I'm in the lobby.
I don't see you.
Well, I'm in the lobby,
and let's be honest,
I'm pretty hard to miss.
Look, I'm by a tapestry
that goes really well with my jacket.
Ooh, yeah
[Jake] Excuse me.
Now I'm in the lounge by the fireplace.
- Oh, hey!
- Ah!
- Oh!
- I'm wearing Valenyagi...
- [Jake] Oh, my...
- Oh, my God!
- [Terry groans]
- [gasps]
I am so sorry. I didn't see you there.
My Valenyagi!
Oh, I'd happily pay for your dry cleaning,
or get some club soda
What happened, sweetie?
- [upset groan]
- Oh, no!
- Not the Valenyagi!
- [whines]
- Oh! You're making it worse.
- Oh!
- He ran right into me.
- It was an accident!
You know, I came around the corner,
she was coming around,
- and we just, wham, a chocolate thing.
- Is everything all right?
- I'm a little flustered, but thank you.
- Tad!
Oh, but this local yokel
just body slammed my girlfriend
and ruined her haute couture onesie.
- Again, I'm so sorry. It was an accident.
- Look, mate. Just go, all right? Just go.
[guard] That way.
Yeah. Yeah. Easy with the finger.
Would mademoiselle care for the artisanal,
house-smoked bacon on her wedge salad?
No, thank you. I don't do bacon.
Very well.
So, Ted, how is this online
internet business thing of yours going?
It's Tad, Daddy.
And it's not a business thing.
Tad's an influencer.
Millions of people follow him.
Basically, you're a salesman.
[chokes]
So how long have you two
been seeing each other now?
Almost a year, Mr. Belmont.
I think it's time you call him Beauregard.
Right, Daddy?
Oh! Okay. [Chuckles]
Anyway, Beau.
You know how it is. One day
There she is.
In the coffee shop of life.
Sierra is a venti.
[Sierra and Tad chuckle]
[phone chimes]
[gasps]
Trending! [Laughs]
[Tad] Oh!
[Tad chuckles, taps on phone]
[tranquil music playing]
[kids shouting indistinctly]
[man 1] Hi.
- [man 2] Hi, Jake.
- Hi, how's it going? Hey, buddy.
[horse neighs]
[engine starts]
[sputtering]
[man 3] Oh, come on.
- [Jake] Everything all right?
- Hey, Jake.
Trying to get this one going,
but it's not happening.
Okay. Yeah, just leave it
in the shed, and I'll get to it later.
[man 3] You got it.
Hey! Where you guys going?
Dad! The Christmas Wish Tree, remember?
Mom took us every year.
- That's right.
- And now it's Grandma's job.
Jake! Why don't you come with us?
Well, as fun as that sounds,
I have guests that want a sleigh ride,
so I'll take a snow check this time.
But would you do me a favor? Would you
put in a good word with Santa for me?
I need all the help I can get.
I take it things didn't go well?
Belmont was literally the last resort.
If the rest of the season's this way,
I don't think...
We just need a little patience.
What we need is a miracle.
Haven't you heard, Dad?
Christmas is a time for miracles.
- Right, Grandma?
- That's right.
Well, I love your optimism.
[laughs]
All right. Yeah.
Bring me back something good.
[girl laughs]
[door closes]
[sighs]
[exhales sharply]
[pensive music playing]
[sighs]
[soft music playing]
[sighs]
Yeah. I'm ready to leave for the airport.
Could you have my car brought around?
- [staff] Yes, Mr. Belmont.
- Oh, good. You're still here.
- Oh, hi!
- I didn't wanna miss you before you left.
Well, I'll be back by the weekend.
We will get you set up in your new office.
I was thinking the one next to mine
if that's okay?
Oh, Daddy. About the job
Yeah?
Well, it's just that.
I just don't wanna disappoint you.
[laughs] I don't think
you could do that, honey.
Oh, I haven't seen this in a while.
Your mother gave me that in Gstaad.
- [winder clacking]
- [sweet music plays]
[Beauregard] She said
that the little girl reminded her of you.
I'm surprised you remember.
You were only five when she
I remember her perfume and her laugh.
How she used to brush my hair.
[sighs] This hotel reminds me
so much of her.
I still miss her.
Me too.
[touching music playing]
I promised your mother
I'd take care of you.
You have.
I mean, you've given me
everything I've ever wanted.
Okay.
Well, honey, I'll be back
by Christmas Eve.
Okay.
Have a safe flight.
And don't worry about me.
I'll be in very good hands.
I'll be with Tad.
- [doorman] Yes, sir!
- [car rumbling]
- Look out! Coming through!
- [honking]
- Hello, move! Move!
- Whoa, whoa, whoa!
- [tires screech]
- [annoyed sigh]
Now, I don't want to be disturbed
when I'm with Tad.
If I need anything, I'll text you.
Of course. When would you like
dinner sent up to your suite?
Terry, I said, "Do not disturb." [sighs]
M'lady, your chariot awaits.
I thought we were doing
the photo shoot here.
Yeah, I've reserved a private gondola.
[snorts] Gondolas are for losers. Hop in.
[sighs]
He's colorful.
[sighs] You know, Daddy would have loved
if we did the shoot here.
Just you wait, angel cakes.
- Just you wait.
- [car rumbles]
[doorman] Ow!
[car roaring]
And a partridge in a pear tree
["Jingle Bell Rock" plays on radio]
Oh, I love this song.
[whirring]
What a bright time
It's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time
A little pitchy, sweetie.
What a bright time
[in falsetto] It's the right time
Where's your holiday spirit?
[song continues playing]
Giddy-up jingle horse
[Sierra sings] Pick up your feet
- Jingle...
- [new song plays]
- I'm all out of love
- [Tad hums]
I'm so lost without you
I know you were right
Believing for so long
I'm all out of love
[sighs]
Without you
I can't be too late to say
That I was so wrong
[neighs]
All right, lovebirds. I got hot cocoa
and fresh gingerbread cookies.
- Are you two ready?
- Yeah, let's go!
Is this thing safe?
My friend,
this fine piece of craftsmanship
has served the North Star for generations.
Where's your sense of adventure?
Couldn't be safer.
[clanking]
Yo, something just fell off!
- Cookie?
- Thank you.
- It'll be fine.
- Have a good ride.
Hiya!
[engine rumbles]
Where exactly are we going?
I follow one of the top off-trail skiers
in the country,
and he geotagged this secluded spot.
[chuckles]
It looks amazing.
[sighs] Heavy.
Oh!
You do know
I don't actually ski, don't you?
No one needs to know that!
It's all smoke and mirrors, baby.
[chuckles]
Do you know how to unhook the snowmobile,
by any chance?
Do I look like
I know how to unhook a snowmobile?
I'll figure it out.
[sighs]
Okay, snowmobile, unhook.
- What are you doing?
- Wait!
Tad, it's not voice-activated,
for God's sake!
[whooping]
[shrieks] Oh!
- Oh!
- Tad!
- [yelps]
- Tad!
- Ooh!
- [Sierra grunts]
Tad! I'm getting beaten back here!
[Sierra] Ooh!
[chuckles] Having fun?
So much fun.
[Tad inhales, grunts]
No signal, okay.
Guess we just have to wing it.
I think it's
This way.
You don't know how to get back
to the car, do you?
Yes, I do.
- [engine roaring]
- [Tad] Hang on.
[intense music sting]
- [Sierra] Tad!
- [Tad] Oh!
[girl] Look, it's the Wishing Tree!
[indistinct chatter]
Hot roasted chestnuts, folks,
right here. Okay. [Laughing]
We're next. [Chuckles]
And remember, you only get one wish,
so make it count.
[whimsical music playing]
[bird calling]
That's good, but could you try
to look a little more athletic?
But, Tad, I wanna look I wanna
look sporty, but not like I'm sweating.
[chuckles, clicks tongue]
- There's just one thing missing.
- What?
Well, I can't quite put my finger on it,
but maybe you can?
[Tad grunts]
Sierra Belmont,
the last almost-a-year with you
has been truly magical.
[gasps]
And I want you to know that
whatever the future brings,
I want it to bring us together.
- Oh!
- Sierra Belmont
[Tad breathing deeply]
will you marry me?
Oh, Tad!
Tad, it's too big, sweetie.
We could have it resized.
Oh.
[Tad] Let's make it official, shall we?
[both panting]
Our first social media post
as an engaged couple!
[camera shutter clicking]
There.
- I wish...
- [gasps] Don't Don't tell me.
You have to keep it a secret,
or it won't come true.
- You guys have a Merry Christmas.
- [woman] Thank you.
Okay. [Laughs]
What was your wish?
Um Uh I got my wish.
When your mommy and daddy had you.
[chuckles] Ah! I love you, Grandma.
Mm.
Okay. Let's put it up in that branch.
- Ready?
- Yes.
- [girl] There.
- Oh. Very good.
[whimsical music playing]
[wind gusting]
[tinkling music playing]
[wind gusting]
[camera shutter clicking]
- Hm? Oh.
- Oh!
[Tad shuddering]
- Tad?
- Looks like the weather's changing.
Take me back to the hotel.
- Okay. Okay.
- Tad.
Tad!
Whoa! Oh!
[screaming]
Hold on, Sierra!
- [screams]
- [Tad] I've got you!
- [Sierra] I'm slipping!
- [Tad grunts] Hold on!
[both shrieking]
- [Sierra screams]
- [Tad yelps, gasps]
Sierra!
[sobs]
No!
Oh my...
[yelps]
[shrieks]
[grunts] Oh!
[Tad grunts, screams]
[Sierra shrieking]
[Tad screaming, grunting]
[Sierra screaming]
[grunting, screaming]
[Tad screaming, groaning]
[yelling]
[shrieking]
[screaming]
- [thuds]
- [grunts]
- [rustling]
- [Tad grunting]
[mysterious music playing]
[group singing]
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open...
Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!
Hey, hang tight, guys.
What is it?
- Oh, it better not be a dead body.
- Stop it. You're freaking me out.
Oh my God.
Is it a dead body?
[uneasy music playing]
Hey, miss, can you hear me?
[tense music playing]
Hey, base camp, this is Jake.
I'm on the far side of Hoosier.
We have a Code 3. Repeat, Code 3.
I need Ski Patrol immediately.
- [man] You got it, Jake.
- [radio static]
[dog barking]
[phone ringing]
Oh! Uh How is she?
Physically, she's all right.
Minor concussion.
But that's not the real problem.
She says she doesn't remember anything
prior to the accident.
Amnesia?
Or something like it.
Well, at least she's awake.
That's a good thing, right?
Well, that depends
upon your point of view.
- [nurse] Ma'am, hold still.
- [Sierra] Stop!
No, don't touch me!
Would you get your hands off of me?
Look, I told you I'm perfectly fine, okay?
Okay, all right.
- [exhales]
- [doctor] It's okay. We'll try later.
- Thank you, Gene. We'll take it from here.
- [Gene sighs]
Finally, at last, someone with authority.
Sheriff, could you please tell her
to let me out of here?
Well, miss,
we'd love to be able to do that,
but first we need to figure out
who you are.
What do you mean who I am?
I know who I am.
My name is
My name is
My name is
Well, we checked your clothing
for any identification,
but there was nothing.
Oh! I mean, I did find this.
Makeup.
Where are my clothes?
I'm afraid the ER team
had to cut you out of those.
Hey, uh, what about fingerprints?
We took those when we brought her in.
They're not registered in our database,
which means she's never been arrested
or possibly never even employed.
So what are we supposed to do with her?
Well, I could put her picture up
on our missing person website.
But it is the holidays, you know.
Until someone comes looking for her
or until she remembers something,
there's not much I can do.
Excuse me, she is right here in the room,
and she is tired
of being treated like a prisoner
just because
you all can't do your job, so
- Ow!
- Oh!
- Oh, my head.
- [doctor] Okay.
Ow!
Take it easy. Take it easy.
[exhales deeply]
- [groans]
- [sheriff] Look, miss.
I wish there was more that I could do,
but we have procedures to follow
when we're dealing with a Jane Doe.
A Jane Doe?
I am not a Jane Doe!
Well, I don't know what else to call you.
You've got no identity, no money,
and no place to go.
I have a place. I mean, the lodge.
I mean, we have some cancellations.
She could stay with us.
And you are?
This is Jake Russell.
He's the one who found you.
Does he look familiar to you at all?
No, he is definitely a stranger.
And I'm not about to follow him
to some murder cabin in the woods.
Jake owns the North Star Lodge.
Oh, the North Star Lodge?
[scoffs] Okay. Does it have room service?
You know, it's actually more of, like,
a bed-and-breakfast type place.
What kind of breakfast?
On second thought,
I think she's probably better off here.
No.
Well
Actually, you know, reestablishing
a normal routine of activities
might help jog your memory.
It's up to you. Now, you can stay here,
or you can take old Jake up on his offer.
[clanking]
[Sierra groans]
[sighs]
[Tad shudders]
Brilliant!
Just absolutely bloody brilliant!
[sighs] What kind of crap forest
doesn't have a cell tower? [Groans]
[groans]
[panting]
[phone chimes]
Hello, this is Tad Fairchild.
I've just survived a death-defying fall,
and I'm currently stranded
in a remote glacial forest.
This recording will be a testament
to my brave fight for life
against all odds.
[squeaking]
Hm.
But should anyone find my body
[inhales] please upload this vid...
[powers off]
[light music playing]
[ringing, cuckooing]
[quirky music playing]
[yodeling]
[rattling]
Where am I?
[yodeling continues]
[whimsical music playing]
- [giggling]
- [chuckling]
All righty. Went through
the lost and found.
Not sure if these will fit,
but they're better than scrubs.
Guess they'll have to do for now.
Ew. Are these used?
Uh Probably.
But, you know, sometimes guests
leave things here by accident, so
Not sure this was left here by accident.
Okey-do key, your room is ready.
Here are some fresh towels,
and there are clean sheets on the bed.
Look, I appreciate everything
you guys are doing,
but I'm not gonna be here for that long.
This is just temporary.
Well, until then, you're stuck with us.
- I'll show you the way.
- Okay.
Oh.
[Sierra sighs]
[exhales sharply]
[sighs]
[clattering]
[uneasy music playing]
[squeaking]
[screaming] Ooh!
[screams, groans]
- [panting]
- [knocking on door]
- What happened?
- [gasps]
Hi. Uh There was
a wild, hairy beast out there!
Okay, I'll check it out.
[breathing heavily]
I think you're okay. They're gone.
You know, we are out in the wilderness,
so you're bound to have a few visitors
from time to time.
Right. Well, they can stay out there.
Yeah, I'll let them know.
[exhales sharply]
[Sierra sighs]
[Jake clicks tongue]
- What?
- [Jake] Uh, nothing.
Nice granny gown.
Well, if that's a compliment
I'll take it.
Good night.
- [sighs]
- [door closes]
[groans]
[thunder crashes, rumbles]
- [owl hooting]
- [sighs]
[gasps]
[hooting]
[breathes heavily, gasps]
- [mysterious music playing]
- [thunder crashes, rumbles]
[sighs]
[man singing] Hanging my fishing hooks
Hoping for a fish
[humming]
[foreboding music playing]
- [clattering]
- [thunder crashes]
- Sanctuary!
- [gasps]
[screaming]
I thought I'd never see
another human being again.
Look at you.
[giggles]
[Tad] You're beautiful. [Inhales sharply]
What's your name, savior?
Ralph.
Ralph?
My phone battery's dead.
I don't suppose you have a charger here
for the model 15, do you?
Uh, no. Don't like cell phones.
- Hm.
- Don't trust them.
Want some coffee?
Yes, please, Ralph. Huh!
[laughs] After my nightmarish ordeal,
that would be the nectar of the gods.
[Tad sighs] Mm.
Can I help get that lure out your face?
What lure?
The one stuck in your face.
Oh, I see it.
[fainting sigh]
[thuds]
Uh-huh.
[tranquil music playing]
[sighs]
[exhales] It was just a dream.
[sighs]
- [TV turns on]
- [gasps]
- [gasps]
- [TV noise]
- [groans]
- [merry music plays on TV]
- What's wrong with this thing?
- [clatters]
[frustrated sigh]
[exhales sharply]
[soft music playing]
[sighs]
- Hi!
- Hello!
- Good morning!
- [gasps]
[woman] Good morning!
It's not a dream.
Who are you?
[Sierra sighs]
Hello.
Your room is a mess.
Yeah, nobody's come to clean it yet.
I'm Avy.
You're the lady who doesn't know
who she is, right?
I guess that's me.
- [both chuckle]
- My dad told me.
Do you have anything
I could dry my hair with?
- [Avy] Of course. In my room.
- Thank you.
[blow-dryer whirring]
[blow-dryer shuts off]
So, what are we supposed to call you?
Good question. I don't know.
Do you have any names you like?
Well,
You can have one of theirs.
[Sierra] Oh.
Come meet them.
That's Frankie, that's Wallace,
that's Potter, and that's Sarah.
Hmm.
Sarah. I like that one.
Okay. Sarah it is. [Chuckles]
Oh. Is this your mom?
[pensive music playing]
Yeah.
She died almost two years ago.
I'm so sorry.
I miss her a lot.
Sometimes
Hmm?
Nothing. You'll think it's weird.
Well, I don't even know who I am.
Nothing's weirder than that.
Well
Sometimes I talk to her picture.
I don't think that's weird at all.
I think that's beautiful.
[light music playing]
[Sierra sighs]
Hey, how are you feeling?
Do you know me?
- We met on the sleigh ride.
- You were unconscious the whole time.
Oh.
- Enjoy breakfast.
- Thank you.
[mumbles] I was unconscious.
Hey, everybody! This is Sarah!
Oh, Sarah.
We're trying it out.
You've already met my dad.
This is my grandma.
Yes. Alejandra.
That's right.
Well, Sarah, we just ran out
of pumpkin pancakes,
but if you'd like,
I can make you some eggs.
Oh, please, I'm perfectly capable
of making my own breakfast.
[clanking]
[stove rattling]
It's broken.
Yeah. No, you just gotta
You gotta push it in and then twist it.
[Sierra] Thank you.
- Oh, this comes out fast. [Chuckles]
- [sighs]
Egg?
Thank you.
- [clatters]
- Oh!
Well, you showed that egg who's boss.
A little messy. [Chuckles]
You know what?
Um Why don't you sit over there,
and I will take care of all of this.
[Sierra] Okay, good idea.
- Hm. Bacon?
- I don't do bacon.
[Avy] But bacon is delicious.
Have you ever tried it?
I don't remember.
Then how do you know
you don't do it? [Chuckles]
[Sierra] Huh.
I like bacon.
[Sierra chuckles]
- Mm.
- [both laughing]
[Sierra] What are these muffins?
I don't think
she's from around here, dear.
- [Sierra] What's your favorite one?
- Something about her
- Mm.
- [Avy giggling]
I know... I feel like I've met her before.
Really?
[Sierra and Avy giggling]
[indistinct chatter]
[knocking on door]
[sighs] Well, she said
she didn't want to be disturbed.
But that was almost 24 hours ago.
Miss Belmont?
This is hotel security.
May I come in? Hello?
[beeps, clicks]
Miss Belmont?
It's me, Terry.
But she didn't sleep here last night.
Are you sure? Maybe she made the bed?
[scoffs] Miss Belmont make the bed?
Not in this lifetime.
[intriguing music playing]
"Sierra, can't wait to take you away."
"Love, Tad."
Sounds like they planned
to go off someplace together.
- But where?
- Don't touch me.
Got it.
[snores]
Where am I?
Huh?
Ralph?
[shudders]
No way.
[Tad grunts]
[shivering]
[grunts, shudders]
Ralph!
[exhales, shudders]
[engine sputtering]
[gasps]
[shuddering]
[engine sputtering]
Ralph!
[Tad grunts]
Morning!
Thought I'd let you sleep in.
You looked all cozy.
Is that your truck?
Yeah.
What's going on with it?
- Dead as last night's roadkill. [Laughs]
- [groans]
Horrible visual.
We'll leave a note, head out on foot.
It's just a couple days' hike
through the pass to get to the road.
- Days?
- Depending on the weather.
Hey, how about I whip us up
some fried fish for breakfast? Sound good?
Oh, I don't eat fish. They are exotic pets
in my saltwater aquarium
at my condo in Manhattan.
Well, fine by me.
- [shrieks]
- [Ralph] Get your own breakfast.
- What am I supposed to do with this?
- Hurl it at a squirrel?
[Alejandra] No, it's all right.
[clock yodels]
Thank you.
Merry Christmas.
Another cancellation.
- You're kidding?
- They're going to an Airbnb instead.
- Well, how do we compete with that?
- It's all going to work out.
Well, I don't know how. Look at this.
We can't even afford a housekeeper.
- [Alejandra] I know.
- Hey.
I was just wondering,
any calls regarding me?
Afraid not.
[sighs] I just don't understand.
I mean, surely someone is out there
looking for me.
You haven't been able
to remember anything?
No, but the doctor did say
that if I did normal things,
my memory might come back.
But I wonder what she meant
by "normal things."
["We Wish You the Merriest" playing]
We wish you the merriest
Doctor's orders.
The merriest, yes, the merriest
- We wish you the merriest
- [grunts]
The merriest, the merriest Yule cheer
We wish you
[Jake] Good luck.
The happiest, the happiest
Yes, the happiest
- We wish you the happiest
- [grunting]
- The happiest New Year
- Oh!
May your tree be filled with happiness
[Sierra groans]
[Sierra] This sheet is evil! [Grunts]
Have you ever actually made a bed, dear?
[panting]
I don't think so.
Why don't you try something else?
I'm telling you, man,
take the gondola up the hill, man
The happiest, yes, the happiest
We wish you the merriest
Do I just put these here?
- Oh!
- [skis clattering]
Really?
["We Wish You the Merriest" continues]
Oh no.
Oh, please don't be stuck.
[grunts]
[screams]
[panting, screaming]
Happiness and friendliness for all
May your heart be filled
With cheerfulness
I can do this.
We wish you the happiest, the happiest
The happiest, yes, the happiest
We wish you the merriest, the merriest
The merriest Yule cheer
And the happiest, the friendliest
The merriest New Year
[rattling]
[Tad] Are we there yet?
[Ralph grunts] Nope. Stick with me, buddy.
I don't think I can make it!
[whimpers] Ralph!
[groans]
[Tad panting]
Just leave me here.
[breathing heavily]
Save yourself.
Hang in there.
I gotcha, buddy.
[Ralph chuckles]
- Here.
- Oh.
[both panting]
- Ooh!
- All right. Here.
[breathing heavily]
You're so strong.
This'll do ya.
- [Tad] Oh!
- There we go.
[groans]
Ready?
But what about you?
Hey, don't you worry about me.
I got big feet.
Come on. Here we go.
[tranquil music playing]
[Avy] Ow! Ow!
Ow!
Hey there. Are you okay?
- [Avy] It's stuck.
- Oh.
Let me help you.
[Avy] Thank you.
Sometimes you can't rush things.
You just have to take your time.
You know, my mom always said,
"The worst tangles
will sort themselves out"
[Sierra's mom]
if you just give them a little help.
[dreamy music playing]
[Sierra's mom] There you go.
The tangles are all gone.
[dreamy music continues]
You remember your mom?
Yeah. I think I do.
[Jake] Avy?
Oh!
What happened here?
- [gasps]
- What is this?
- Oh.
- It wasn't me, Dad.
[Jake] Look at this mess!
I'm sorry.
Great. This is the last thing
I need right now.
[exhales sharply]
[door closes]
[somber music playing]
[sighs]
- [horse neighing]
- Oh.
Hey there. [Chuckles]
Balthazar.
Nice to meet you.
[brays]
[Sierra] I'd introduce myself,
but I have no idea who I am.
I can tell you
I'm pretty much a useless human.
I can't do anything right.
You'd think I'd have
some sort of skill, wouldn't you?
- [sighs]
- [horse neighs]
Thanks for your support.
[sighs] Now, let's see if I can manage
to fetch some wood.
See you later.
[sighs]
[clatters]
[soft music playing]
[Sierra grunts] Oh.
[breathing heavily]
Whoa! Oh!
[clattering]
- [snorts]
- Oh.
[Jake] Gosh. Are you hurt?
No.
I I'll get it. Uh
You all right?
Yeah. [Sniffles]
[groaning]
Look, I'm.
I didn't mean what I said earlier. It was
It's not just that.
[sighs] It's been almost two days,
and what? No one's found me yet?
I'm like unclaimed luggage.
Hey, come on. Don't say that.
I I bet you got family and friends
who are worried sick about you.
I mean, they're probably out there
looking for you right now.
You think?
[Jake] Of course.
You know what? Why don't we go
to the Christmas Market downtown?
Okay, it's a big street fair,
a lot of people there.
You know, maybe somebody
will recognize you.
I don't wanna be any more trouble.
No, it's it's really no trouble.
Besides, Avy would love it.
[sighs] All right.
[blows nose]
Nah, that's You can keep it.
- Right.
- Yeah.
Thanks.
[whimsical music playing]
[kids laughing]
Wow, this is really pretty.
Any of this ring a bell?
No, nothing. I don't think
I've ever been here in my life.
[laughter in distance]
[Avy] Come on! You guys are too slow!
Avy gets pretty excited about Christmas.
Wow, what a pretty sleigh. [Chuckles]
She takes after Carla.
She was my wife.
Yeah, Avy told me about her.
I'm sorry.
[Jake] Thank you.
It's been a rough couple of years.
I mean, I didn't even think
we were gonna stay here after.
But where would you go?
I don't know, like,
maybe back to the city?
I used to have a, uh ski travel business.
But the North Star's been
in Carla's family for three generations.
Her father gave it to us
as a wedding gift,
and I kind of just
fell in love with the place.
- I don't want to have to sell it, but
- But?
You know, people,
they they like the new resorts,
the flashy stuff,
all the bells and whistles.
But I still think there's something
really special about the simple things.
You know, like home-style meals,
hot chocolate by the fireplace,
a home away from home.
[exhales]
I don't know.
Maybe I'm wrong.
[touching music playing]
[chuckles]
[Avy] Dad, Sarah.
Look at this.
Isn't it beautiful?
You have very good taste in sleighs,
young lady.
This one's a beauty, all handmade.
Rides like the wind.
Well, that's a fantastic-looking sleigh.
Um But I am afraid
it is out of our league.
Well, I'm here watching this stall
for a friend.
So, if you see anything else
that you'd like, well Oh!
Look at this.
Oh, it's beautiful.
[whimsical music playing]
You okay?
Yeah. Uh
You know what? We'll take it.
How wonderful.
- For you.
- No, Jake, I couldn't.
Oh, come on. It's an early Christmas gift.
Thank you.
There you go.
Merry Christmas.
[all] Merry Christmas.
Thank you.
Come on.
We don't wanna miss the tree-lighting.
Let's go!
[brass band playing "Deck the Halls"]
[announcer] Merry Christmas, everyone.
Please welcome
the mayor of Summit Springs.
[crowd cheering]
[whooping]
Welcome, everyone, to our annual
Christmas tree-lighting ceremony.
You know, this is such a special event,
and just between you and me,
I think it's my favorite reason
to be mayor of Summit Springs.
[all laughing]
Ah! But you didn't come here
to listen to me yakking, right?
You came in to see some lights.
So, hey, without further ado
Why don't you come on up here, sweetie,
and help me pull this switch?
Me?
[all cheer, applaud]
When we count down, I want you
to push that little candy cane, okay?
Summit Springs, are you ready?
[all] Yeah!
All right! Count with me.
[all] Five, four, three, two, one!
- [mayor] Oh!
- [all cheering]
[applauding, whooping]
[all singing]
Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let Earth receive her King
Come on, I can't hear you.
Oh, I can't sing.
Who told you that?
Come on, it's Christmas.
[crowd singing]
And Heaven and nature sing
[Sierra sings along]
And Heaven and nature sing
[all] And Heaven, and Heaven
And nature sing
[crowd laughing]
- [whooping]
- [Sierra chuckles]
[both laughing]
[tranquil music playing]
[whispers] All right.
Good night, jellybean.
[tinkling music playing]
She is out
like a light.
You know, um, when you first saw
that snow globe,
you had this look in your eyes
like you had seen it before.
Yeah, I suddenly had this memory
of being a little girl,
and this beautiful woman
gave me something like that.
And I think it might have been my mother.
But then, it was gone.
Well, I mean, at least you remembered
something. That's a start.
Yeah.
[soft chuckle]
Well, it's been a long night.
Yeah. Yeah. Uh
Yeah, I'm pretty beat too, so
Um
Good night.
Good night. [Sighs]
- Jake?
- Uh-huh?
I just wanted to tell you.
I don't think I've ever met
anyone like you before
because if I had,
I would definitely remember it.
[soft music playing]
Good night.
[soft music continues]
- [indistinct chatter]
- [bell ringing]
[neighing]
[lively music playing]
- [man] Good morning.
- [Sierra] Good morning!
[exhales deeply]
It's just me, dear. I come to make the
[chuckles]
The trick is, it's all in the wrists.
[Sierra] Okay.
[giggles]
Okay, that's okay. One more.
Do it again. Again.
- Okay. You know, just use both hands.
- Okay.
[Jake] One,
two,
three!
- Hey!
- [laughing]
[Jake] There you go,
hand-eye coordination. All right!
There you go.
- I hope you like it.
- Yum!
Just the right amount.
Perfect.
Okay.
[Jake, Alejandra, and Avy singing]
Oh-oh-oh, who wouldn't go?
Up on the housetop
Click, click, click
Down through the chimney
With the good St. Nick
[Avy laughing]
You have to make sure
you use lots of icing to keep it in place.
- Okay. That good?
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
- [Sierra] Yeah.
[Sierra and Avy laugh]
Oh my.
[Sierra squeals] Not cool.
- Both of you!
- Hey!
[Jake] You're both in on this!
All right, guys, remember,
inside edge, okay?
Last one down buys pizza. Ready?
Go!
[man whooping] Let's go!
- [whooping] Looking great, everyone!
- Are you ready to ski?
I don't know if I remember how.
It's gonna be easy. Follow the kids,
take it slow, just like I said.
- You're gonna be fine.
- Okay.
- Now, let's see what you got. Let's go!
- [exhales]
[Sierra] Whoo!
Not bad.
[Sierra] Woo-hoo!
[Sierra screams]
Oh no.
[Jake] Hang on!
[thrilling music playing]
[Sierra] Ooh!
[Jake] I got you!
[both grunt, groan]
[both laugh]
Sorry, I didn't mean to.
It's okay.
Thank you for saving me. [Chuckles]
Any time.
Uh
All right, nice.
Here you go. That's the bill.
You all be safe.
- Thanks again.
- Thank you.
Thanks for staying at the North Star.
And Merry Christmas.
- You too.
- Bye, Sarah.
[Sierra] Bye.
[door closes]
- Alejandra?
- [sniffles]
[gasps] Oh, I'm sorry, dear.
I didn't see you there.
Are you okay?
I'm fine. Just a little blue, I guess.
Probably shouldn't have started
looking through this in the first place.
What is it?
I call it our memory book.
Christmas cards, wedding programs,
notes from guests.
Oh, your daughter. She's really beautiful.
[chuckles] Thank you.
You are beautiful too.
[sighs, sniffles]
I like to remind myself every now and then
how our little family lodge
has touched other people's lives.
Especially
[sighs] since we might
not be here much longer.
I thought Jake didn't want to sell.
He might not have a choice.
The way things are going,
this might be our last Christmas
at North Star Lodge.
Anyway, that's nothing for you
to worry about.
I've got to pick up, Avy.
Ah
Can you put that back in Jake's desk
when you're done?
- Sure.
- Thank you.
[wistful music playing]
- Hey, what's going on?
- Oh, hi. The drawer was stuck.
Yeah, I've been meaning to fix that.
This is really beautiful.
- Why don't you put it on the tree?
- Um
Because it.
I'm not ready to put it up.
Oh, I'm sorry.
It's really none of my business.
No, I'm I'm sorry. I just It's
We We Um, Carla and I
bought it together, and
And then she got sick.
And
[sad music playing]
I don't I don't wanna get rid of it,
but I can't bring myself
to put it on the tree. So, I
You know what? I gotta go 'cause
I'm gonna be late for the toy drive.
Uh, toy drive?
Yeah. You know, Summit Springs
has one every year
for families who are having
a rough go of it, so
That's really sweet.
Yeah, well, you know, every kid
deserves something for Christmas.
Do you need any help?
Yes, that would be nice.
["Up on the House Top" playing]
Up on the housetop, reindeer pause
Out jumps good old Santa Claus
Down through the chimney
With lots of toys
All for the little ones Christmas joys
- How's it going?
- I just finished my first one.
Wow!
Okay. Um, pretty good.
I'll show you a trick.
You gotta use as little paper as possible.
Wrapping technique shouldn't require
more than three pieces of tape.
So you do it like this,
and then like that.
[Sierra chuckles]
And like this.
Very good. [Giggles]
- Told you.
- [Sierra laughs]
[door opening]
- Jacob! I'm so happy you're here.
- Oh!
Louise, you know I would never forget
my Christmas girlfriend.
- It looks like you already have.
- This is Sarah.
- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas.
- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you.
[man] Jake!
We need help sorting things out!
All right. Um, I'll be right back.
You two don't talk about me
while I'm gone.
- [both chuckle]
- [woman] Hi. Can we drop our toys here?
Hi, thank you.
- Merry Christmas. Thank you so much.
- There you go.
[Louise laughs]
[Louise] I don't know what we'd do
without Jake Russell.
He volunteers. He donates money.
I can't even count how many charities
he's helped out in town.
I just wish that there was some way
that Summit Springs
could show him how much he means to us.
- [woman] Great job on this wrapping.
- [Jake] I don't know if I did wrap
[all laughing]
[Sierra sighs]
Again, thank you so much
for helping out tonight.
Oh, thank you for inviting me.
Everyone was so nice.
So
Think you're going to remember any of this
when you get your memory back?
I'll never forget it.
[Sierra chuckles]
We are standing under the mistletoe.
Yes, we are.
[emotional music playing]
You know, maybe we shouldn't do this.
I mean, what if you're with somebody.
That would be unfortunate.
For both of us.
Yeah. Well
[wistful music playing]
[Jake sighs]
[Sierra sighs]
[exhales deeply]
[heavenly music playing]
[Avy giggling]
- I'm almost done.
- Yes.
Morning!
- Morning!
- Good morning.
I have an idea
on how we can help the North Star.
I've got the contacts
for almost every guest we've had
over the past three decades.
- [Sierra] This is perfect.
- Mm-hmm.
What's it for?
A North Star fundraiser.
Cool. Have you talked to dad about it?
No, absolutely not.
- [Sierra] What?
- You heard me.
There's no way I'm having a fundraiser
to save the lodge.
No. It won't be a fundraiser.
It'll be like a Christmas flashback party.
And we'll invite all the guests
you've had over the years
to celebrate their favorite
North Star memories.
And, okay, yes, we'll ask for a donation,
but what's the big deal?
The big deal is
I live in Summit Springs, okay?
I don't want people
looking at me differently.
I don't want them thinking
I need a handout.
But you don't want to lose
the North Star either, do you?
[Jake sighs]
Maybe I do.
You don't mean that.
Look, I'm tired of struggling
with this place.
I'm tired of everything
always breaking down.
I'm tired of wondering
how we'll make it to the end of the month.
Jake, you can't turn your back
on this lodge.
- Think about all the memories you've made.
- I do. I do. All the time.
And to be honest, you know,
I'd be happy to let some of them go.
And what do you know about memories?
You can't even remember your name.
[chuckles]
[somber music playing]
Sarah, wait.
Okay, look, I
It's not you.
Okay, actually, it is you.
Look, ever since you got here, you
Well, you've made me feel things
Things that I didn't ever think
I was ever going to feel again.
And, yes, you're right. This place
does have a lot of memories for me.
I guess I'm just, you know,
afraid of making
new ones,
even with somebody like you.
[breathing heavily]
[knock on door]
Come in.
Everything all right?
Yeah.
What's wrong?
Nothing. Nothing, just
Is it Sarah?
I know it's hard,
especially this time of year.
I don't know.
I just I don't really know
what I'm doing anymore.
You've been doing everything you can
to hold this family together.
But we are all right now.
Jake.
It's okay to let go.
[wistful music playing]
[wistful music rising]
Sarah. We're making snowflakes.
Want to come help me?
I'm sorry, I can't right now, Avy,
but maybe later.
Alejandra, can I talk to you for a second?
Of course.
[sighs] I think it's time for me to leave.
[Alejandra] Oh.
Don't say that. You know you're welcome
to stay as long as it takes.
Yes, thank you, but I think
it's just best for everyone I just go.
[Avy] Wait. What?
Sarah, are you leaving?
You can't be.
I'm afraid so.
But I thought you were gonna
stay with us for Christmas.
And I would love that,
but there's just been a change of plans.
Yes, they have changed.
[Avy] Dad.
What is that?
Something I've been saving
for the right moment.
But we need Sarah to help us put it up.
Please.
But you said
I know, but I don't wanna do this
without you.
[sighs]
[wistful music playing]
[sighs]
A little to the left.
- [Jake] How about that?
- [Avy] And perfect.
[laughs] It's beautiful, Jake.
You know what this place needs right now?
A Christmas party?
- [Sierra and Alejandra laughing]
- All right, let's do it! Let's go!
All right, a little bit closer together.
On the count of three, "Merry Christmas."
One, two, three.
[all] Merry Christmas!
All right, you guys enjoy the slopes.
All right. Printing.
["Everybody Loves Christmas" playing]
It's a beautiful sight
When the season
Christmas Eve, come to North Star.
There's a Christmas Eve party.
Here you go. Merry Christmas.
Christmas party at the North Star.
[Alejandra] Oh, yeah.
7:00 p.m., Christmas Eve.
- There's a party at the North Star.
- Thank you!
There.
It's December 24th. I know you probably
have plans, but we'll be there.
["Everybody Loves Christmas" continues]
People falling in love
[Avy laughing]
Everybody loves Christmas
[song fading]
Yep, dinner's ready.
Time for some tasty beans.
- There you go, buddy.
- [Tad] Oh!
- Thank you, my friend.
- Yeah.
- Oh.
- [Ralph sighs]
Mm.
These are the best canned beans
I've ever tasted.
Ralph! Have you considered
starting a survival blog?
I'm sure I could get you sponsored.
[chuckles] Well, thank you, Tad.
Wouldn't that be something?
Yeah.
[sighs]
Ho
- Hm.
- [chuckles]
Hot. [Chuckles]
Yeah, they got a little kick.
It can sneak up on you.
Yep! Getting that kick now.
[exhales] Hoo!
Big kick!
Not very sneaky. [Groans]
[groans]
[tranquil music playing]
[man] He's walking in now.
Hi! I just got to the hotel.
So, give me a call when you get this.
Thank you, Morgan.
Terry?
Mr. Belmont. [Chuckling nervously]
Hello, you're back.
Hi. I need to talk to Sierra,
but she's not answering her phone.
- Have her meet me in my office.
- I'm sorry, Mr. Belmont.
I don't know where she is.
What?
I asked you to take care of her
while she was here.
Well, yes, but she and Mr. Fairchild
went skiing the other day,
and that's the last time
that I saw her. So
"The other day"? Are you telling me
you haven't seen my daughter in four days?
Well, no, but I just thought
she and Mr. Fairchild
wanted a little private time together.
And she told me not to bother her.
Then Well, I
- We.
- We found this note.
My daughter never goes anywhere
without her luggage.
You, have the security team
check the grounds.
Search every inch of the resort.
- I'm on it.
- And you, call the Sheriff's Office.
Okay. What do I say?
You tell them that I want them
to find my daughter.
Right.
[quirky music playing]
[car door closes]
[indistinct radio chatter]
[indistinct radio chatter]
We're gonna need a search party.
Got some knuckleheads lost in the pass.
[man] Copy that.
Do we have any idea who it is?
Yeah, it's Ralph. Poaching again.
[knock on door]
Yeah?
Are you almost ready, dear?
I'm just trying to find something to wear.
- [Alejandra chuckles]
- [sighs]
Well, actually, that's why I'm here.
I took the liberty of picking up a little
something for you to wear tonight.
I hope it fits.
Oh my gosh. Thank you so much.
You didn't have to.
I wanted to. [Chuckles]
You make Jake smile.
He hasn't done that in a long time.
[both chuckle]
Oh! I brought you a pair of shoes too.
Thank you.
Hmm.
- See you downstairs?
- Okay.
Ralph, I'm afraid we're gonna have
to book you this time.
What? This is an outrage!
That man is a hero.
- He was poaching on government land.
- He saved my life.
You'll have to arrest me too.
Ted?
Beau! [Laughs]
What are you doing here?
- Oh, it's a long and terrifying tale.
- Where's my daughter?
I don't know. I expect at the hotel?
No, she's not at the hotel. And I was
told she's supposed to be with you.
Well, she was, but then we got separated
when we were up on the mountain.
- I had just proposed to her.
- Proposed?
- Uh-huh.
- "Marriage" proposed?
Yeah.
- Looks like I'll be calling you "Dad."
- Hey, congratulations.
- Thank you, friend.
- I know where she is. Come on.
W-W-W-Wait. What about Ralph?
Jasper, let him go.
It's Christmas.
Well, hey, thank you, Tad.
Let's keep in touch, buddy.
Your bracelets.
[Jake] Hey, what are you doing?
Just checking.
You know that that says,
"Do not open until Christmas."
I'm watching you.
[giggling]
Jake, do you think we have enough food?
I don't want to run out.
I don't think it's gonna be a problem.
It's Christmas Eve.
People got things to do.
It's a very last-minute party, so
It's late, and no one's here yet.
Don't give up, Jake.
You just need a little bit of faith.
[approaching footsteps]
Wow!
Sarah.
[Avy] I love your dress.
You look
Beautiful.
Thank you. Alejandra bought it for me.
[Alejandra] It's lovely on you.
Avy, sweetheart, why don't you
come help me make some more appetizers.
- But Dad said we don't need any more.
- Avy.
So
So, everything's ready for tonight?
[Jake] Yeah, I think so. Um
You wanna
do a final inspection?
Sure.
["Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
by Frankie Avalon playing]
Oh, the place looks great.
Yeah. Moved out a bunch of the tables,
put in a little dance floor, just in case.
Maybe we should test it out?
I'm not sure if I can dance, but
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on
Our troubles will be out of sight
Ooh
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yule
I have a really good feeling
about tonight.
Is it weird if I kind of hope
nobody shows up?
Our troubles will be miles away
Have yourself a merry
- [door opens]
- [mayor] Hello, hello!
- Merry Christmas!
- Hey! You're here!
Yeah, hey, sorry we're late.
I got stuck behind Ed Hudson's snow plow
all the way up.
Well, thank you.
Thank you so much for coming.
Yeah, well, it's not just me.
- [man 1] Hey, hey, hey!
- [excited chatter]
[man 2] Great to see you.
- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas!
[guests] Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
- [Jake] Get some food, refreshments.
- [man 3] Thank you.
Hi, hey! Thank you.
Hey, how are you?
- Thank you for coming.
- Hey, Jake.
[excited chatter]
["Jingle Bells" playing]
[camera clicks]
Dashing through the snow
[indistinct chatter]
In a one-horse open sleigh
- [guest laughing]
- [man] Great to see you!
- Everybody seems to be having a good time.
- Yes. Now here's your chance. Go.
No, no. I'm not gonna get up there.
I wouldn't know what to say.
Don't worry, you're gonna be great.
Everyone is gonna love you.
They're having so much fun.
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing
Excuse me. Uh Excuse me, everybody.
Um, I just want to say,
if you see a gingerbread house,
please don't take a bite.
- It is purely decorative.
- [Avy, guests laughing]
I'm talking to you, Kenny.
No, I kid. Um, anyway, hello, everybody.
My name is Jake. I'm the owner of the
I think everyone knows who you are, Jake.
[all laughing]
Good point. Um Okay, well, anyway.
Thank you all, uh, for being here tonight.
[softly] You can do this.
I just wanted to say
Um
Well, the thing is, the North Star, uh
[clicks tongue]
Well, there is this situation, and, uh
[whispers] I I can't do this.
You know, I remember the first time
our family came to the North Star Lodge.
You took my son under your wing
and taught him to ski.
And I will admit, he wasn't a quick study.
[all laughing]
No. He was He was not. [Laughs]
He's a Ski Patrol now.
Anyway, I, uh, figured I owe you this much
for ski lessons.
Sorry it's late.
Howard, I I can't. That's
Wow, I
When we got married,
we could not afford a honeymoon.
Jake, you gave us the biggest suite
in the place for the weekend,
champagne and everything,
and you wouldn't take a dime for it, so
We want to give you this.
Thank you for this. Thank you so much.
Thank you, guys. Thank you.
I think this is good a time as any
to make a little announcement of my own.
Summit Springs town council
has put forth a proposal
to have the North Star Lodge
declared a historic site.
[guests applauding, cheering]
Oh, wow.
[sighs]
Now that should help a bit with funds
and grants for renovations and so forth.
Now, on a personal note
[chuckles]
Well, here's for that time
you towed my car out of that snowbank.
Oh my gosh. I can't believe
you remembered that. [Laughs]
You're a good man, Jake.
Thank you so much, wow.
[man 1] We love you, Jake.
Thank you so much.
- [Jake] Thank you, guys.
- Happy holidays.
- Gosh.
- Merry Christmas.
Guys, thank you so much. Merry Christmas.
- [man 2] Merry Christmas, Jake.
- Thank you.
Thank you, everyone.
- [man 3] You deserve it.
- [Jake] Merry Christmas.
- [Avy] Thank you.
- [woman] We love the North Star.
We're happy to do
something for you for a change.
[heartwarming music playing]
I really
I really don't know what to say. Gosh.
It's all, uh
It's all a little overwhelming for me
right now. Um.
I would like to say one thing, though. Um
None of this here tonight
would be possible
if it weren't for a very special guest
that we have staying here at the lodge.
She's changed the way I see, uh
A lot of things, um,
not the least of which is myself.
So, can we just, uh
Can we get her up here? Uh
[guests applauding]
Will you come up here for a second?
[all cheering]
Everybody, would you please give
a big thank you to...
[Tad] Sierra!
I found you at last! Darling!
Look at you.
[kissing] I've searched,
and I've searched.
There you go. Reunited for Christmas.
So your name is Sierra.
Yes. My daughter.
- [woman] What did he say?
- [man] His daughter?
Sierra.
I remember that name.
That's my name.
Well, of course it's your name.
Who are you?
Hello? It's me Tad Fairchild, your fianc.
- I'm engaged?
- Yeah.
You're Mr. Belmont's daughter?
Dad.
Yes. Yes, honey.
[exhales sharply]
[guests whispering]
And I've met you before. Last week.
- Um Mr. Russell?
- Yeah, Jake.
And I-I I Sorry, I.
I didn't know who you were.
I didn't remember.
I bet you'll remember this.
[guests whisper]
[Sierra] It's too big.
- I think I told you that, right?
- Mm-hmm.
Tad. [Stammers]
I was skiing, and I and I fell,
and I hit a tree.
And then I ended up here,
with you.
Jake.
With you.
[gasps]
I have no idea what's transpired here,
but clearly, you've taken
very good care of my daughter.
And I appreciate that a great deal.
Let's get you back to the hotel,
okay, sweetie?
Nice, hot bath, maybe some champagne
to help clear your head.
[Sierra] Yeah, the hotel.
I should get back
[Tad] That's right.
Sarah, wait!
I don't want you to go.
[Sierra] I'm so sorry, sweetie.
But I have to go home.
Come on, honey.
["Without You" by Aliana Lohan playing]
[sighs]
I don't even know what to say.
Thank you so much.
Yeah. Forget about it.
Where would I be
Without you?
[Sierra] Goodbye.
Dad? Where is Sarah going?
Her name is Sierra, honey.
She's going home.
'Cause I would still be fallin'
You saved me from myself
Where would I be without you?
Without you
[controller beeps]
[whirring]
[sighs]
All my life is proof
Surrounded by the truth
- [Sierra] Jake?
- Uh-huh?
I just wanted to tell you, I don't think
I've ever met anyone like you before.
[grunts, groans]
[both laughing]
You all right?
Where would I be without you?
Where would I be
Three.
Hey!
[laughing]
I know what I said,
but I don't wanna do this without you.
You saved me from myself
Where would I be without you?
Beautiful.
Without you
Without you
[sighs]
[knocking on door]
Miss Belmont? Are you up yet?
I'm up.
Mr. Fairchild just wanted me to remind you
that he's arranged a press conference
in two hours.
There's been quite a... Ooh! Sparkly.
Oh, you can come in.
Uh, there's been quite a bit
of media attention for your ordeal.
Miss Belmont, what are you doing?
Oh, I'm just helping
the housekeepers out a bit.
It is Christmas after all.
Are you feeling all right?
Yeah.
I found this gorgeous piece,
just flown in from Milan.
I think I'm gonna go simple today.
Oh, okay.
Thank you.
Caviar?
Actually, I'm in the mood
for something different this morning.
She's not acting like herself.
- I thought you should know.
- That's odd.
Hope her experience at that dreadful
hostel hasn't traumatized her.
Wait for it.
Sierra, what are you doing?
I'm making breakfast.
But, darling, the press conference
is in 30 minutes.
You need to get dressed.
I am dressed.
Mm.
Mm-mm.
Mm.
[whimsical music playing]
[gasps]
Dad!
Thank you!
Oh! You are welcome. [Laughs]
[Alejandra] I love my book.
[Jake] So glad you like it.
I'm gonna try them on right now.
Thank you so much for my awesome helmet!
All right.
I'm just gonna clean up a little bit.
Me too.
People were very generous last night.
Yeah, they were.
I don't think it's gonna make a difference
if we don't get any reservations.
[sighs] Yeah, you're right.
And we're gonna need a Christmas miracle.
- [reporter] This breaking news is just in.
- Dad!
Missing heiress Sierra Belmont,
daughter of hotel magnate
Beauregard Belmont
Come here.
has been found.
Let's go live now to the press conference.
Miss Belmont. Would you tell us
in your own words what happened?
Before I answer any questions,
I would like to thank Jake Russell
and his family at the North Star Lodge.
They took very good care of me
at their charming ski resort.
And I highly recommend it.
- [cameras clicking]
- That's the North Star Lodge.
Ms. Belmont, what are your plans
for the future?
Let me answer that by showing you this.
[reporters gasp]
- Tell us about the proposal.
- Mr. Fairchild?
- Just one more question.
- Does this mean you're eloping?
[Tad] Isn't it beautiful?
[reporter] Who designed the ring?
[Tad] It's by Jefferson Diamonds.
#JeffersonJewelryForYou.
So, you're engaged.
Mr. Fairchild has asked me to marry him.
- But I...
- You must be excited, Mr. Belmont.
[Mr. Belmont] Oh, um
Excited doesn't come close
to describing how I feel.
[reporter] And when's the big day?
[cameras clicking]
That's still in discussion.
We're keeping that secret.
Actually, we're catching a plane
in a couple of hours
to an undisclosed destination.
So, don't know if.
- I think we've seen enough.
- [phone ringing]
[Alejandra] I'll get that.
[ringing continues]
[Jake sighs]
Guess my Christmas wish
didn't come true after all.
What do you mean, sweetie?
When Grandma and I
were at The Wishing Tree,
I didn't make a wish for myself.
I made it for you, Dad.
You gave your wish up for me?
I wished for you to find someone to love.
You take such good care of all of us.
I just wanted you to have someone
take care of you too.
Someone like Sarah.
Avy, honey, um I just
It's just not that easy.
Sure, it is. You like her, don't you?
- Well, yeah, but it's not...
- Did you ever tell her?
Not in so many words, no.
There's still time, Dad.
I think you should tell her.
- Go get dressed. Go tell her. Let's go!
- Okay, all right.
The roads are closed
at this end of the valley.
I'll take the snowmobile!
- [engine sputtering]
- [sighs]
Maybe not.
[sighs]
Dad?
What is that?
What is that?
[dreamy music playing]
Whoa!
What is this doing here?
- Did you and Grandma do this?
- No. Where did it come from?
I don't know. I'll go get Balthazar.
You coming?
- You bet!
- All right.
My Christmas wish.
It is coming true.
- [thrilling music playing]
- [Balthazar neighing]
A couple of hours from now, we'll be
taking selfies on a beautiful beach.
You know what? You go on ahead.
- Um, I'll meet you at the car.
- Don't be too long.
- I won't.
- Don't want to miss the flight.
Daddy?
I'm really sorry
I didn't get a chance to tell you
about me and Tad, the engagement.
Oh, it's okay, honey.
You know, the most important thing to me
is that you're happy.
You are happy, aren't you?
Yeah.
About the job.
Don't worry about the job.
It'll be here when you get back.
That's the thing. I don't want it to be.
I don't understand.
Vice President of Atmosphere?
You just did that to take care of me.
[sighs] Well, maybe a little, but I...
And I love you for it,
and I'll always be your daughter.
I just I need to find my own way.
I hope you're not angry.
Angry?
[touching music playing]
No.
I don't think I've ever been
more proud of you.
Really?
I told you I promised your mother
that I'd take care of you.
[sighs]
Well
Looks like you're starting
to take care of yourself.
I love you, Dad.
I love you too.
Your mother would be so proud of you.
Thanks, Daddy. [Sniffles]
[Sierra] Okay.
[chuckles]
All right.
[ringing]
Merry Christmas, North Star Lodge.
- [man] place on the news?
- Yes, this is the place.
- [man] I need a reservation.
- For how many?
When?
- [phone rings]
- Oh, may I place you on hold for a moment?
Thank you.
- [ringing]
- Merry Christmas, North Star Lodge.
[woman] Is this the place
where Sierra Belmont was?
Yes, this is the place
where Sierra Belmont stayed.
Oh, yes. For how many?
- [phone ringing nonstop]
- Oh! Uh
North Star Lodge?
[chuckles]
Oh my goodness.
Can you hold, please?
Let's go, Balthazar! Good boy!
[cell phone rings]
[Jake] Alejandra, hey!
- The phone is lighting up like Christmas.
- [Jake] You're kidding.
Jake
We're sold out!
[ringing continues]
[annoyed groan]
Oh. Can I get you anything?
My jacket, maybe?
- Yeah, 'cause winter is like
- Yeah.
[Terry] Okay.
Sierra! Ready to go, darling?
[Sierra sighs]
What are you doing?
I'm sorry, Tad.
You're a great guy,
but I'm just not ready for this yet.
I thought I was, but I'm not.
[tender music playing]
[chuckles] Are you breaking up with me?
On Christmas Day?
I know you, Tad.
You'll be okay by New Year's.
Huh.
[tender music continues]
Do you mind if I post about this
on my page?
My followers will love it. [Chuckles]
Nothing like a breakup
to really add to your numbers.
Merry Christmas, Tad.
Good luck to you.
I am so sorry, Mr. Fairchild. [Chuckles]
Oh! And at the holidays too. Oh.
You. Terry.
Yep.
What are you doing for New Year's?
[thrilling music playing]
Whoa!
All right.
Are you okay to watch Balthazar?
- Of course. Go find Sarah.
- All right.
Wait!
- Much better.
- [car engine starts]
Wait! Wait! Wait! Wait!
Stop the car. Don't move.
Hold on!
Look, can you just give me
give me one second.
[sighs]
Look, okay, I I know
we barely know each other,
and you'll probably gonna think
I'm crazy for saying this.
[breathing heavily]
But I I can't let you leave without
telling you I'm falling in love with you.
Well, that's very flattering,
but I have other plans.
Happy Christmas.
Happy Christmas.
Uh, excuse me, son.
I believe what you're looking for
is in the back courtyard.
[exhales]
[heartwarming music playing]
[sighs]
[exhales]
- Sierra!
- Jake?
[soft chuckle]
I thought you were leaving.
Uh, no, change of plans. I'm staying here
without Tad.
You are?
Uh-huh.
So, what are you doing here?
Uh I I just wanted to say thank you.
I just found out the North Star
is sold out for the rest of the season.
Really? Hm. Sold out, huh?
Sounds like you might need
some help running the place.
[Jake] That would be amazing.
Well, my dad did also mention
investing in the North Star,
but I didn't think you'd be interested.
- Right.
- [Sierra laughs]
I did say I would try to convince you
over the holidays.
That is, if you wouldn't mind
spending them with me.
[Jake] Well, you know what? Um
There is this holiday tradition.
But I bumped my head on the way over here,
and for the life of me,
I can't remember what it is.
- [Sierra laughs]
- It's, uh
Yeah, I think
I can help you out with that.
[chuckles]
Oh.
[chuckles]
[romantic music playing]
There they are.
Sierra!
- You didn't leave after all.
- [Jake] Hey!
- Hey.
- [both laugh]
[whimsical music playing]
What, um
What happened to Ted?
Oh, it's Tad, Daddy.
And, uh It wasn't meant to be. [Chuckles]
- Happy you're here, Jake.
- It's good to see you, Mr. Belmont.
- What a Christmas, guys.
- Yeah, it's one I'll never forget.
And I see you've met my daughter, Avy
[glorious music playing]
[Avy] Merry Christmas!
[all] Merry Christmas!
[glorious music fading]
["Jingle Bell Rock" playing]
Tad, I told you a place in the lobby.
Where are you?
Oh my gosh.
[Sierra laughing]
[gasps] Shoot. Oh my God.
[giggles]
I'm so sorry. I didn't see you there.
It's chaos. [Laughs]
Nothing. We're rolling.
- Mm.
- [woman laughing]
Let's go!
Come on! Moving skis. Okay, let's do it.
- We're not gonna act.
- [Tad] Yeah, yeah. [Laughs]
You've made a Christmas wish without me?
[laughing]
This is so beautiful.
Why don't you put it on the tree?
On Dasher! On Dancer!
[screams, laughs]
[laughter]
[shushing]
- So?
- Hey!
[laughing]
[giggles]
Giddy-up!
Tad, it's not voice-activated!
Get me off of this thing!
You're ridiculous!
[both laughing]
Un, deux, trois!
[grunts, groans]
- [clanks]
- Oh!
[film crew laughing]
- [Tad groaning]
- [laughs]
Oh, my hands!
- [Tad] What's your name, savior?
- Ralph.
[laughing]
[film crew laughing]
What?
- Sorry.
- [man laughing]
- I'm sorry, smiling.
- I'm sorry.
Blinking the whole time? [Laughs]
I'm not used to seeing women here
at the lodge.
Reindeer! [Laughing]
We landed on the Moon! [Chuckles]
[singing] Oh, what fun
You're off-key. You're off-key, okay?
Action!
I think you just need to be
more polite, darling.
- Be polite.
- God!
[both laughing]
Whoo!
Give me one more because I can't stop
I can't stop laughing right now.
- [screams]
- Oh!
Not funny.
We're gonna get so many partiers.
[Tad grunts]
[coughs]
New Year's Eve... Christmas Eve.
[laughing]
- Do I have anything on my nose?
- Yeah. [Giggling]
Nothing's gonna get killed. [Laughs]
[laughing] I don't know how that happened.
All you have to go is just go up there
and show your heart...
What? What am I doing?
Fine by me.
[shrieks]
Would you please tell
that large, muscular man behind me
to quit stealing my close-up?
[crew laughing]
- Excuse me, sir?
- [banging]
- No, no, no, no.
- [Terry laughs]
[director] And cut.
[dreamy music playing]