Love at the Christmas Contest (2022) Movie Script
1
You know that tree
belongs in a compost heap,
not at the front in the store.
Quiet, she will hear you.
Someone's been drinkin'
a little too much eggnog again?
A, there is no such thing
as too much eggnog
and B, Geraldine will make a
perfect Christmas tree one year.
Geraldine?
Geraldine.
She just uh, needs a little time
and a little TLC.
You know my mom loved every tree
that came through here.
- And every human.
- And I am not about to
let her legacy go
now that I am running things.
We got decorations up
the day after Thanksgiving,
just like she did.
Hot cocoa and cookies
for the shoppers,
just like she did.
And now, I'm gonna give
Geraldine here a shot
because that is exactly
what she would do.
She'd be proud of you, Ang.
I hope so.
I know so.
All the work you've put into
this place since last Christmas.
She made Christmas
so special for everyone,
I just really wanna
honor her this year.
Well, if I didn't work here,
I'd think she was
still running this place.
It's just like she left it.
Right down to our aprons.
I told you Blair,
the aprons stay.
- They're itchy...
- Ugh.
Besides, you know
I'd rock a jewel tone.
I know...
Ooh, any good mail?
The best mail.
The official schedule for the
Greenpine Grove Town Square
Christmas Eve
Festival of Lights.
Festival of Lights.
Really need
a catchier name for that.
Yeah.
Well, don't leave me hanging.
We've got hot chocolates
from around the world.
I'm here for it.
- Madlib Christmas carols.
- Already laughing.
Make your own gingerbread house.
Aww, Dad's favorite.
And the tree decorating contest
for the lighting of town square.
And Mom's favorite.
We loved the tree lighting.
Well, speaking of trees,
it looks like we have a shopper.
Ooh, I'm on it.
Keep an eye on her, will ya?
I don't think
she's goin' anywhere.
Oh, I was talking to Geraldine.
Hello there,
can I help you find something?
Yes please, I need a tree.
Oh, well you came
to the right place.
What kind of tree
are you looking for?
Well, I've never
bought a tree before.
Well, I can definitely
help you find the perfect tree.
I'm thinking a tree that has
a lot of space underneath
'cause I can tell Santa's
gonna bring you a lot of gifts.
Well, it shouldn't be too big
'cause it has to fit
on the top of the car.
Ooh, boy,
this could take a while.
Do you need a cookie
while you shop?
So, who're you shopping with?
Does someone else need a cookie?
They definitely do.
Or maybe some hot chocolate.
- David.
- Hey, Angie.
You know her?
Uh, Angie and I
used to be friends.
Used to be?
Ouch.
Uh, what are you doing here?
I haven't seen you
since graduation.
Uh, we're home for Christmas.
I'm working remotely
for a couple of weeks,
staying at my sister's
and we needed a tree
so, I knew where we had to come.
Happiest trees in town.
How can a tree be happy?
Well, let me show you.
Come on.
Abigail, Eleanor, Miranda.
Ladies, I'd like you to meet
David and uh,
I'm sorry,
I didn't get your name.
Gabby.
That's a beautiful name.
I'm named after my mom.
So am I, I'm Angie.
So you named your trees?
Well, that's what
makes them happy.
You gotta treat them
like they're family.
We planted Abigail here,
when I graduated high school.
Eleanor was to celebrate
our new greenhouse
and uh, old Miranda over there,
well, we plated her after
I got my first broken heart.
My mom always said
there was no better way
to celebrate or be sad,
than planting a tree.
How is your mom?
Uh, she actually passed away
last Christmas.
Angie, I'm so sorry.
Your mom was a wonderful lady.
Definitely planted
a lot of trees.
Gabby here
lost her mom two years ago.
I'm so sorry to hear that.
Well, if your mom
was anything like mine,
I know she's definitely
smiling down on you right now.
I think Abigail here
is telling me
she wants to go home with you,
what do you say?
Yeah?
Let's go grab some rope, okay?
This place is
exactly how I remembered it.
Oh, I try to
keep things the same.
Yeah, exactly the same.
- How long are you in town?
- Just for Christmas.
We're heading back to Florida
in January.
Oh well, that's a...
Uh, warmer.
Tell Lily we said hi.
I will.
It was nice to meet you, Gabby.
Thank you for the tree.
Of course, take good care
of Abigail, okay?
I will.
- What?
- What do you mean, what?
David Mitchell came to see you.
David Mitchell
came to buy a tree.
From you.
I haven't seen him
in like ten years.
You heard him,
he's just here for Christmas.
They're leaving in January.
So, probably won't even see them
before they go.
But you wouldn't mind
if you did.
Okay, don't you have inventory?
It's time I do inventory.
There we go...
Aunt Lily, we got a tree.
I see that.
Did you pick out a good one?
Mm-hmm, this is Abigail.
Abigail?
Daddy's friend Angie
helped us pick her out.
Angie?
You drove all the way out
to Waldron's Nursery?
They have the happiest trees.
Exactly, you wouldn't want us
to get an unhappy one, would ya?
- Can we bring Abigail inside?
- Sure, yeah.
I think the tree
can stay outside.
We have to take it
with us tomorrow.
Come on.
I'm home.
Hey.
Ooh, what is this?
This is Stone Ginge.
Wow dad, this might even beat
your Ginge-mahal from last year.
Better pace yourself, you're
gonna run outta landmarks.
Well, if I do,
I'll just start
sculpting presidents.
Ginge Washington,
Thomas Gingerson.
Maybe we'll find you
some more landmarks.
Ha, ha.
How was the nursery today?
You will never guess
who stopped by.
- Hmm?
- David Mitchell.
David Mitchell?
He's home for Christmas.
And I got to meet his daughter,
she is such a sweetheart.
Hmm, that's nice.
Dad, why is Aunt Joan's
ceramic tree
over here, in the corner?
I thought it looked nice there.
You know that we always
put it in the window.
Mom likes the...
The way it lights up the window.
I know, Angie.
I miss her too.
But your mom would want us
to make the most of Christmas,
it was her favorite.
I know.
I just don't wanna change
too many of our traditions
this year.
Not when everything else
feels different.
Speaking of traditions...
Ah, the Greenpine Grove
Town Square Christmas Eve
Festival of Lights.
- They need a new name for that.
- Yeah.
Are you entering
the gingerbread contest again?
Oh yeah, of course.
The Stone Ginge here
is just practice.
You know, it's...
It's hard to think about
the Christmas tree lighting,
without your mom.
You know, she always wanted
to enter the contest.
- Really?
- Yeah.
She said if she could
find the time,
she'd make sure that
a Waldron's Nursery tree
took the top spot.
She was always so busy.
But she took it personally
when a tree she raised
from a seedling didn't win.
She loved those trees.
Happiest trees in town.
Happiest husband.
Come on,
I'll warm you up some dinner.
Hmm...
I entered.
You did.
And very dramatically.
No, not that.
The Greenpine Grove
Town Square Christmas Eve
Festival of Lights,
Christmas tree decorating
contest.
What?
Doesn't that start tomorrow?
Yes, which is why
I need you to help me
come up with a theme right away.
What do we think about
a Christmas love tree?
- I don't get it.
- Yeah, me either.
Okay, if we're gonna win this,
we need to come up with
something really good.
Wait, when did this
become a we thing?
When I registered us
this morning.
Angela Catherine Waldron.
Look, it says teams of two,
who else am I gonna
pair up with?
Literally, anyone.
Angie, you know I have
zero flair for decorating.
Less than zero.
Negative zero.
Okay well,
negative zero's not a thing.
And neither is
my decorating ability.
Come on,
I'll put on all the lights,
all you have to do
is just plug it in.
It'll be a piece
of Christmas cake.
Come on, Blair.
You know how I told you
I wanted to find a way
to honor my mom this Christmas?
This is it.
My dad told me my mom always
wanted to enter this contest.
So, if we win and they light up
one of her trees in Town Square,
that'll be the perfect way
to remember her.
You're not gonna make me
miss out on that are you?
You know,
this is still a competition.
You're not guaranteed to win.
Well, not technically,
but who else loves Christmas
like I do?
- Literally, no one.
- No one.
- Ever.
- Ever.
I just have to
plug the lights in?
That's the spirit.
Okay, we need to come up
with something...
unique, but familiar.
You know, cute, but classy.
Fresh, timeless.
A very uh,
very something Christmas.
Yeah, you know, I think,
I think you got it.
Okay, okay, um...
The Tree Wise Men.
Gold, frankincense and fir?
You are leaning pretty heavy
on the Magi there, Blair.
I've got it.
Flight of the Bumble Tree.
Okay, we're trying to win this.
We can't go in there
with Flight of the Bumble Tree.
Everyone likes bumblebees,
right?
Totally.
High hive...
What, you don't like my pun?
Well, that stings.
- Are you done?
- Almost.
I'm working on something
with a honeycomb over,
but it's not quite there yet.
Then, let's hope
it never arrives.
Uh, we have a few minutes
before the decorating starts,
I'm gonna go check out
the competition.
Okay, just bee-have yourself.
- Ugh...
- Okay.
Angie?
David.
I didn't expect to see you here.
Well, I, I didn't either.
Blair and I
signed up last minute.
- Oh.
- How's Abigail?
Um, she cried a little
on the first night.
But she's getting used to us.
So you came
to watch the contest?
Oh, uh, sort of.
'Cause that's Blair and me's
setup over there.
I'm just scopin' out
the competition in the meantime.
What do you think?
Well, I mean, the balsam fir
was clearly under-watered
in its juvenile years.
Oh, clearly.
And the scotch pine
and Norway spruce are patchy.
That Arizona cypress
is a ringer from out of town,
and the three Douglas firs, mm,
they're just gonna have to
split the Douglas fir vote,
so...
- Rookie mistake.
- Mm-hmm.
To be honest, the only tree
I'm worried about is this one.
It's got strong,
healthy branches.
Piney fragrance.
Pliable needles, I mean,
you can tell this tree
was clearly loved.
Almost seems familiar.
It should, you sold it to us.
- Abigail?
- Yeah.
Oh, wait,
you didn't say anything.
You didn't really
give me the chance.
So you joined the contest?
Uh, yeah.
But not by myself.
Daddy.
Gabby, you remember my friend,
Angie.
- Hi.
- Hi.
We're not really decorators.
But Gabby here
heard about the competition
and begged me to enter,
so we picked out a tree
and here we are.
Well, with Abigail on your side,
I might have to
step up my game a little.
Oh yeah.
Really played yourself
on that one there, didn't ya?
Thank you all for joining
the 21st annual Greenpine Grove
Town Square Christmas Eve
Festival of Lights
Christmas Tree Decorating
Contest quarterfinals.
Decorating will begin
in just a minute,
but first,
a reminder of the rules.
There are three rounds
of competition.
First round, freestyle.
Decorate your tree
with the theme of your choice.
Five trees will move on
to the semi-finals,
where the contestants
will be given a surprise theme
48 hours before the competition.
And finally, three trees
will advance to the final round,
held in our historic townhall
with the same theme every year.
The meaning of Christmas.
And of course,
the winner's tree will be lit
on Christmas Eve in Town Square.
So, test those lights,
untangle that garland
and get ready to get festive.
Well, good luck.
You too.
All right contestants,
it's time.
On your marks.
Get set.
Decorate.
Time.
So, we just need to
beat out eight other trees,
plus David.
Easier said than done.
Come on, I already hear
our tree's getting some good
buzz...
You are incorrigible.
- Look, Daddy.
- Look at that.
Wow, it's bee-ginning
to look a lot like Christmas.
Oh, so he can do it?
Uh, we're calling it
the Flight of the Bumble Tree.
- It's so pretty.
- Aw, thanks Gabby.
And you did a very
beautiful job dressing Abigail,
she looks like
she's ready for the parade.
Come on Gabs,
we better get back.
Angie.
I hope we win,
but I hope you do too.
Could she be any more adorable?
Not without a warning label.
Oh, incoming.
Hello, Angie, Blair.
Tell me about your tree.
Oh, well, it was inspired by
"Flight of the Bumble Bee".
Bee-themed colors and a
thousand tiny musical notes,
just like the song.
Very clever.
I hope we didn't bumble it.
Well,
I just love the honeycombs,
what a sweet touch.
Thank you, ladies.
David Mitchell.
It's been a while.
Too long.
You haven't changed a bit.
Ha, don't try to butter up
the judge, dear.
Tell me about your tree.
Well, her name is Abigail
and we got her
from our friend Angie.
It's our
Red, White and Blue Spruce.
My dad and I decorated it.
Fourth of July
is her favorite holiday.
After Christmas, of course.
Of course.
We wanted it to look like
an exploding firework.
Well, I'm surprised
I don't hear a boom.
Very nice tree
and very nicely done, Gabby.
Thank you.
Well folks, I have to say,
the competition
has never been stronger.
Let's give it up
for our contestants.
Without further ado,
our fourth runner-up
and first qualifier,
a Candy Cane Christmas.
Our third runner-up,
Christmas with the Nutcracker.
Our second runner-up,
the Twelve Days
of Christmas Tree.
Our first runner-up,
Flight of the Bumble Tree.
And the winners of the
Greenpine Grove Town Square
Christmas Eve Festival of Lights
Christmas Tree
Decorating Contest
quarterfinals is...
I think it's
just getting longer.
The Red, White and Blue Spruce.
Congratulations and thank you
to everyone who participated.
Semi-finalists,
we'll see you next week.
- I'll be back.
- Okay.
Congratulations, I guess I'll
see you back here in a few days.
I guess so.
Nicely done.
What a wonderful start
to the competition this year.
I can't wait to see what
you two come up with next week.
I can't wait to hear the theme.
You know the rules.
Forty-eight hours
before the competition begins.
No one gets a special advantage.
But something tells me
you don't need one.
What are you smiling at?
I'm not smiling.
Just help me take the tree down.
I'm sure Dad's waiting for us
at the nursery.
Yeah. Better not bee late.
Okay.
We won. We won.
Wow.
Congratulations.
Maybe you guys want to
tackle my house next?
- Oh, I don't know about that.
- Why not?
Well, it's a lot of work
putting everything up,
bringing it back down.
Besides, we're not here that
long.
Hey, why don't you go see
if we have enough wood
for the fire tomorrow night?
I told you those decorations
are in my basement
if you want them.
Come on, Lil, when'd you take
your Christmas lights down
last year?
Um, just in time for Easter.
You know how much I work.
I do know, that's why I
don't wanna leave you
with a mess to clean up.
Hmm.
Hey, has Gabby
said anything to you
about what she wants
for Christmas?
She keeps saying
she can't decide.
What kind of a kid doesn't
have a Christmas list
a mile long?
Yours.
Angie, is
everything okay in here?
Don't come in here.
I'm wrapping your gift.
Okay.
I'm trying to wrap your gift.
- Oh...
- Hmm.
Oh.
The new slippers I asked for.
How do you do that?
I was trying to disguise it.
As what?
Oh, it was uh, it was evolving.
Hmm...
Angie, your mother was the best
gift wrapper I ever met.
Remember the year
I needed a new briefcase?
And she wrapped it to look
like a bike?
She had a gift for making
ordinary things beautiful.
Ya know, I learned early on
I was never gonna be able
to keep up with her
on that front.
But I also learned
I didn't have to.
I found my own way
of doing things for your mother.
My own way of showing her
how much I loved her.
They didn't always
look the way hers did.
But as your mom said,
it's what's inside that counts.
Don't worry.
I'll act surprised.
Okay, last one.
Cool.
You're quiet tonight.
I'm just thinking.
About what?
Mom.
Yeah,
I think about her a lot, too.
Like what?
Her smile, her laugh,
how you look just like her.
How she loved warm weather
and sunflowers.
She did?
She did.
She used to grow them in the
garden in our backyard.
Dad.
Yeah, sweetie?
I know what
I want for Christmas.
Enjoy your tree.
Don't forget
to water her every day.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Saying goodbye to another one?
Ah, Francine.
Planted her when I got a B+
on my math test.
See, there really is no bad
reason to plant a tree.
Oh, what brings you by?
Abigail givin' you trouble?
Because I could talk to her.
I was actually hoping
you could help me
with something else.
I wanted some flowers.
Oh well, Blair's in the
nursery today.
No, I'm not.
Blair, what are you doing?
Taking my turn out front.
Angie can help you
with the flowers.
Blair.
Welcome to Waldron's.
Can I help you find something?
- Wha...
- Nice to see you again.
Uh, I guess I will show you
to the greenhouse.
We have some gorgeous
poinsettias.
Just got roses in.
Actually, I have sort of
an unusual request.
Oh?
Sunflowers,
for Christmas morning.
Ooh, that might be kinda tricky.
They're not really in season
and we only have a few days
before Christmas.
I know.
I guess I thought if anyone
could pull it off.
Well, I will try,
but I might have more luck
if you expand
your flower options.
I wish I could.
They're for Gabby.
See, her mother loved
sunflowers.
She just told me the only thing
she really wants for Christmas
is a bouquet of them
to honor her mom.
Okay, that's uh...
A little bit of pressure.
Yeah. I ordered some
plastic flowers, but...
But there is nothing
quite like the real thing.
Well, I will definitely try.
Thanks, Angie.
Ooh, don't thank me yet.
I mean, to get sunflowers here
before Christmas morning?
I know, but hey, it's the
season of miracles and hope.
So, I'm hoping for a miracle.
It's from Betty.
Oh, the theme for round two.
Angels and evergreen.
Hmm, game on.
See you there.
I thought he wanted flowers.
Oh, he does. Sunflowers.
This time of year?
Yeah, I told him we'd try.
Did you get Betty's text?
Angels and evergreen.
Do you have any ideas?
Mm-mm, do you?
No, I think I peaked
with the bumble tree.
Okay.
Well, first things first.
Who are you calling?
Everyone I can think of.
Hey, this is Angie
from Waldron's Nursery
in Greenpine Grove.
I'm trying to track down
some sunflowers.
Yeah, sunflowers...
How adorable are these guys?
I might be biased,
but I think very.
I thought I'd send some
with you to the contest.
Aw, thanks, Dad.
So, are you ready?
No. No, we have our theme,
which is angels and evergreen.
But I have no idea
what to do with it yet.
I'm sure you'll figure
something out, sweetie.
You always do.
I'm done.
Ohp, don't want him
to get lonely.
Do we have enough decorations?
I don't know, did our tree
triple in size overnight?
I just want to be prepared.
We're prepared
to decorate a redwood.
- And we have the photos?
- Right here.
We're all set.
You can relax.
Okay.
Where are David and Gabby?
Um, I don't know.
Maybe they're running late.
Hello.
- David.
- Angie?
Where are you?
The contest is about to start.
Oh, uh yeah.
We should be there
right after it ends.
What?
- We got a flat.
- Where are you?
Uh, Lily's house. Why?
Uh, stay there.
David and Gabby got a flat,
so I'm gonna go get them.
Uh, you can't leave now.
It's starting.
Just put the lights on
and I'll be back, okay?
Angie, if we don't make it
through this round it's over.
You can get started.
I will be right back to help.
Okay?
But, uh.
Contestants ready.
Oh, my Lord. Okay.
That's a lot of lights.
I didn't know there'd be
this many lights, okay...
I'm sorry, sweetie.
Maybe when Lily gets home, she
can take us in time to see...
Angie?
What are you doing here?
What does it look like?
I'm saving the day.
- But the competition.
- Has already started.
So, let's all stop talking.
We'll start loading boxes
and we'll be there
before we know it, okay?
Here you go, sweetie.
All right. I've got these.
I'll get the door, come on.
Thank you, Angie.
You're welcome.
Let's get these trees decorated.
Good luck.
I'm back.
Welcome back.
So just a question
that's been on my mind.
What were you thinking?
I couldn't just leave them.
I thought you wanted to win
for your mom.
I do. I just...
I don't want them to lose.
Hand me those white lights,
Gabs.
I'm glad Angie's our friend,
Dad.
Me, too, Gabs. Me, too.
Thank you.
Time.
Our angels look really pretty.
Oh, what beautiful angels.
Look at all these angels
and evergreen.
Tell me about your tree.
We have 100 angels in our tree.
My dad and my Aunt Lily
helped me make them.
Oh, and we have one on top,
but we didn't make that one.
Well, I'm very impressed.
I noticed you had a little bit
of a late start today.
Yeah, we had some car trouble.
My dad got a flat tire, but
our friend Angie picked us up,
so we could still
decorate our tree.
Well, Angie sounds like
a very good friend.
I better go see what her tree
looks like up close.
Angie, Blair,
tell me about your tree.
Well, our angels are
the people of our town.
Oh.
Yeah, we have Mr. Byrd,
who's run the library
for over 50 years.
And Dr. Wolf,
who gives free piano lessons
to anyone who can't afford them.
And my mom who made sure anyone
who came into the nursery
left with a smile on their face,
so our angels are
the people of Greenpine Grove.
That's lovely, Angie.
I, uh, understand you had a
little delay as well.
And you lost your angel on top.
Oh, it's nothing.
Just helping a friend.
Well, it's a big risk
to take for a friend.
Well, some friends are worth it.
I would like to thank
all of our semi-finalists
for their beautiful decorating.
What a wonderful way to show our
community's Christmas spirit.
Our first qualifier,
in third place,
Angie Waldron and Blair Baulin.
In second place,
our second qualifiers,
David and Gabby Mitchell.
And in first place,
our final qualifiers,
Tanya Motley and Collin Fleming.
We'll see you at the finals.
And don't forget our gala
to celebrate our finalists
this weekend
right here at the Pavilion.
- Want to go say hi?
- Yeah.
For a second.
Congratulations.
I feel like
we cost you the ribbon.
You didn't knock our angel off.
No, but if it wasn't for us,
then you'd had time to fix it,
so I definitely owe you one.
You definitely do.
Do you want to come for dinner?
I'm sure Angie already has
plans for dinner, Gabs.
No, she doesn't.
How is five o'clock?
I will bring dessert.
See you then.
Oh. Hmm.
Oh.
What are you doing in there?
Trying to find
something to wear.
Well, don't you think
this is just
a little over the top
for a date?
It's not a date.
It's just dinner.
I can't find my red sweater.
That cashmere cableknit?
Just a guess.
You let me borrow that,
remember?
I had that interview.
That was last Christmas.
And you're just now missing it.
Right, my fault.
I'll bring it back.
Okay, that doesn't
help me tonight.
What am I supposed to wear?
What about what you have on?
I can't wear what I have on.
I wore this to tree decorating.
And?
And, uh, I need something else.
For a date.
It's dinner.
Well, you're putting a lot of
thought into this outfit
for just dinner.
Okay, well, you don't
get to have an opinion
after you stole...
Uh, nah, uh, borrowed.
My favorite sweater.
What do we think?
Too fancy?
No. It's perfect.
For a date.
It's not a date.
Okay, if you say so.
Just seems like
you're cleaning my house a lot.
As for example.
I just wanna make sure
everything's tidy.
It's called being hospitable.
Oh, so now your big sister
is dirty and inhospitable?
No, just...
Okay, David put down
the dustpan, okay?
Come on over here.
Take a deep breath.
The house is clean.
Dinner's in the oven.
Why don't you just relax?
Oh, perfect.
Help me get under the couch.
Well, look at you.
Where you off to?
Just uh, dinner.
With David Mitchell.
A date.
No, no, no, no.
Here, take the
Ginger Gate Bridge
with you for dessert.
Aw, it's almost
too pretty to eat.
- Oh, okay.
- Ah, ah. I said almost.
Blair, do you want to stay and
help me get started on the uh,
Leaning Tower of Ginger?
Can I eat
all the leftover gingerbread?
You drive a hard bargain.
I know what I'm worth.
I should head out.
Okay, bye sweetheart.
Drive safe.
Bye.
Enjoy your date.
It's not a date.
Want marshmallows
or gummy bears?
Oh, definitely marshmallows.
Oh, yeah.
Lily.
Angie, come in. Hi.
I hope everyone
likes gingerbread.
Who doesn't like gingerbread?
Wow, can we eat it?
After dinner.
Can I take your coat?
Sure.
I don't think it'll fit you.
Thank you.
I got you.
So how have you been, Lily?
Busy, I'm covering some
extra shifts at the hospital,
so some of the other nurses can
travel for the holidays.
Aunt Lily works in the nursery.
So do I.
My babies need to be changed
less often, but...
I'm so glad you two reconnected.
My house has never been cleaner.
Lily, shouldn't you be
getting to work?
I've got a few minutes.
Well, dinner should be ready
in a bit.
- Can I help you with anything?
- No, no, I think I got it.
- Come on, I'll give you a tour.
- Okay.
Be sure to look under the couch.
And this is my room.
This is Aunt Lily's goldfish,
Bruno.
She's letting me take care
of him while we stay here.
Oh, nice to meet you, Bruno.
How do you do?
Oh, is this your mom?
She's really beautiful.
You know, it was just about
a year ago when I lost my mom.
Does it make you sad?
Every day.
I miss her so much.
I miss my mom, too.
But you know,
if my mom were here,
I know she wouldn't
want me to be too sad.
So I try to find
reasons to be happy.
Like finding good homes for my
Christmas trees like Abigail.
Hot cocoa by the fireplace
with my dad.
Making new friends like you.
I'm so sorry you lost your mom,
Gabby.
But it really does help
to have a friend
who knows what it feels like.
So thank you for being
that friend for me.
Dinner's ready.
Okay. Ready?
Uh, that was delicious.
Thanks, Gabby and I
like cooking together.
Don't we, Gabs?
I like helping my dad
in the kitchen, too.
You know he spends
the entire Christmas season
making his
gingerbread masterpieces?
Last year he built
the Statue of Gingerty
about this high.
- Really?
- Mm-hmm.
There's nothing quite like
hot cocoa and gingerbread
on a snowy night.
Brr.
What?
You used to like the snow.
I guess I've been in Florida
a little too long.
Got used to the sunshine.
Well, Florida sounds beautiful,
but there's nothing quite like
a white Christmas.
Sledding and ice skating,
snowmen.
I never built a snowman.
Really?
How old are you?
Ten.
Okay, you're telling me
you have gone
10 years of your life
without building a snowman?
Well, I say gear up
because we're doin' it.
You heard her, Gabs.
Gear up.
Whoo, okay.
We just need a corn cob pipe,
coal and magic hat.
We don't have
any of those things.
What kind of household
are you runnin' here?
Okay, that's fine.
We will use my mom's
secret snowman recipe.
Snowman recipe?
Mm-hmm.
We will need raisins
for the eyes,
a candy cane for the mouth,
and a carrot for the nose.
I'll be right back.
I haven't seen her this
excited in a long time.
Well, snowmen have
that effect on people.
You're pretty good with kids,
huh?
Well, I don't know
if I'm good with them,
but I really like them.
There's just something
so genuine about kids.
Remind me to not
take things so seriously.
You're building a snowman
on a weeknight.
How serious can you
be taking things?
Okay, some things
need to be taken seriously
like snowmen
and Christmas trees.
Sunflowers.
Ah.
Sorry, I had to ask.
I have called everyone
I can think of.
I know.
- Okay.
- You're back.
We didn't have
any raisins or candy canes.
And we ate all the carrots.
So I have some olives,
pickles and ketchup.
All right. That's perfect.
That is the perfect first-time
snowman building recipe.
Let's do this.
- Come on, Gabs.
- Here's the pickle.
Eyes.
He looks funny.
All right.
Okay.
A scarf.
Yeah.
Whew. Gabby, you are a natural
at building snowmen.
Daddy, can we take a picture?
Of course.
Okay, guys.
Oh.
Everybody say pickle.
Pickle.
Come here, Gabs.
Hey, why don't you
go brush your teeth?
Dad.
Gabby.
Okay.
She is such a sweetheart.
Yeah, she's a good kid.
The last couple of years have
been tough on her.
Losing her mom.
So I decided to come back home
for a while.
I thought it'd be nice for her
to be around family.
It's a lot
for a little kid to handle.
It's a lot for anyone to handle.
Yeah, losing Gabrielle...
Felt like losing
a part of myself.
I keep telling Gabby
we're gonna be all right, but...
But?
What if I'm doing it wrong?
What if I don't know how to
do this without Gabrielle?
From where I sit,
Gabby's a pretty amazing kid.
And you're a pretty amazing dad.
I've been so worried about her
since her mom passed,
but it was good to see her
laughing tonight.
Just being a kid.
I brushed my teeth.
Let me see.
Oh, I'm blinded.
What are you?
A professional tooth brusher?
Say good night, sweetheart.
Good night, Angie.
Good night.
- I'll come tuck you in.
- Okay.
Angie, will you be back?
Oh, I...
Well, will you?
Soon.
Good night.
Gabby, have you asked Santa
for anything for Christmas?
No, I just want sunflowers.
Well, maybe you should think
of something else you'd like
just in case.
But I don't want anything else.
Gabs.
When can Angie come over again?
I don't know, sweetie.
We'll have to ask her.
She's got her store
and her own dad to take care of.
He can come, too.
You really like
bein' around her, huh?
Yeah, but...
What?
I like being around you
when you're around her, too.
Good night, Daddy.
Good night, Gabs.
I love you.
Hey, you don't have to do that.
I don't mind.
Here, let me.
Really, I...
got it.
Uh, so where are all your
Christmas decorations?
I just noticed.
Well, the truth is
Gabrielle was always
the decorator in our house.
Christmas, Easter, Halloween,
President's Day.
She just loved to celebrate.
No matter the occasion.
Since she's been gone,
I-I don't know.
I guess I just haven't
felt much like celebrating.
Hmm, what does Gabby think?
I think Gabby's a little too
young to remember decorating.
Besides, we're leaving
in a couple of weeks, so...
Right. Back to Florida.
Look, it's just...
Hmm.
I know your life with Gabby is
different than it used to be,
but I still think
it's worth celebrating.
Lily must have inherited our
parent's Christmas decorations
when they moved.
This stuff is great.
Well, most of it.
Oh.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
What are you doing?
I'm setting up
Christmas Village.
Okay, the ice rink
goes in the center.
I guess I didn't realize
Christmas Village
had such strict zoning laws.
I'm just trying to do
Christmas the way my mom did.
I don't want to forget.
Angie, I knew your mom.
There's no way
anyone could forget her.
Well, just make sure
people don't have to walk
too far to the rink, okay?
Wouldn't dream of it.
Aw, what is this?
Uh, that's nothing.
You made this.
It's adorable.
We can put it back.
David and his best friend,
Angie.
Wow.
You keep it.
I don't want you
to forget me either.
Hey, did you
save me some gingerbread?
Oh, sorry.
Oh, you're home.
Did you get off work early?
Uh, no.
Oh, wow.
I didn't realize it was so late.
I should get home.
Uh, can you just
put the school next to rink
ya know, for the kids?
Where else would it go?
Thank you.
Good night.
Good night, Lily.
Good night.
No, no, no.
I appreciate it, Chuck.
Yep, I'll see you soon.
Thanks.
What was that about?
Work.
That bad?
Actually, it was a promotion.
David, that's great.
It's about time.
Except they need me
back in the office
the day after Christmas.
Oh, I was just getting used
to having you and Gabby here.
But it will be nice to have
somewhere warm to visit
when everyone gets back from
Christmas vacation.
Nothing like winter in Florida.
Daddy, did you get the lights?
Got 'em. Let's go.
You built a snowman with them?
That's adorable.
It's not that adorable.
Really?
Did the snowman have a name?
Toasty.
Toasty?
Gabby's
a creative little girl, so.
Right. Gabby's creative
and David is...
Going back to Florida
in a few weeks.
His sister lives here.
He has a daughter.
Whom you adore
and who loves you.
And I have Dad to think about.
And I am just starting
to get my feet set at the store.
And I just...
Angie, it's David.
Yeah, I know it's David
and he's cute,
but I just don't-
No, Angie. It's David.
Ah, it's David.
We were just talkin' about
Toasty.
Toasty the snowman?
Yep, mm-hmm. How is he?
Did he sleep okay?
He looked well rested.
You should stop over later
and check on him, Ang.
Okay.
Ah, how did Gabby like the
decorations?
You were right.
She lit up
right when she saw them.
We spent the entire morning
putting up lights outside.
Well, she is a natural.
You know not like someone who
would put the ice-skating rink
in the wrong place.
So, what brings you by?
I was wondering if you two
were coming to
the Greenpine Grove Town Square
Christmas Eve Festival of Lights
Christmas Tree
Decorating Contest
Finalist Gala tonight?
You rehearsed that, didn't you?
The whole way here.
Yeah, I think we are going.
Right, Blair?
Oh, definitely.
It's gonna be
a little late for Gabby,
so Lily said she'd watch her,
but maybe we could
all go together?
No.
I just remembered.
I have plans.
What? What plans?
Definite plans.
Big ones.
Definite, big plans.
That's too bad.
Isn't it?
So, I guess you two are gonna
have to go without me.
So, you'll pick her up, right?
I think I remember the way.
See you tonight.
Okay.
You do not have plans.
But you do.
Come on in.
Can I get you anything?
Apple cider, eggnog,
a Colosseum made of gingerbread.
No thank you,
but my daughter and I
did enjoy your
Ginger Gate Bridge.
Yeah, Angie mentioned that you
have a daughter of your own now.
Yeah.
Gabby, she's 10.
She has your eyes.
And the rest of her mother's
features fortunately.
Angie told me
you lost your wife.
I'm so sorry.
Yeah, I'm sorry to hear about
Mrs. Waldron.
She always made this place feel
like a second home to me.
She had a knack for that.
Could meet a stranger
and within five minutes,
they're laughing like they've
been friends forever.
Angie takes after her
in that way.
I do see
a little bit of Angela in Angie
every time I look at her.
I'm sure it's the same
with you and Gabby.
So how long you in town for?
I was supposed to be
leaving in a couple of weeks,
but I uh...
Wow, you look beautiful.
You don't look so bad yourself.
All right. We should get going.
Thanks.
I will be home at 11:00.
Then I will see you at 11:00.
You don't have to wait up
for me, Dad.
Oh, come on.
It'll be like old times.
Speaking of which-
- Dad, I am 30 years old.
Fine.
Okay, you kids don't
stay out too late
on a school night, or I will-
Come looking for you
in my bathrobe.
- Bye, Dad.
- Bye, sweetie.
Your dad's just like I remember.
- Wow.
- It's beautiful.
There they are.
Angie, David,
don't you both look wonderful?
So dashing, so lovely.
Everyone's talking
about you two.
- Oh.
- We're just here for a dance.
As the trees to beat.
- Oh, well, that's...
- Flattering.
Yeah, we both really-
- Love trees.
Oh. Well, I will see you two
on the dance floor.
- So.
- So.
Isn't this?
Our senior prom song.
Let's see if
I remember how to do this.
I know I don't.
Senior prom feels like
a lifetime ago.
But also, like just yesterday.
One of my best memories
from high school,
though it started as
one of the worst.
What are the chances we'd both
get dumped right before prom?
You worked out okay.
Better than okay.
I just wish
we'd stayed in touch.
I left to college,
got married, had Gabby.
You know how it is.
Life happens.
I know.
I'm just glad that you're back.
So am I.
I did not do that.
Yes, you did.
You totally did that.
Ah, it's funny being back here.
All these old memories coming
back, seeing old friends.
I'm happy to be reconnecting
with everybody.
I am sure everybody is happy
to be reconnecting with you.
There you are.
I thought I heard voices.
Did you have a nice time?
- Yeah.
- It was perfect.
Hey, would you like
some hot chocolate?
Dad.
Oh, oh, uh...
I left something on the stove.
Thank you for tonight.
Good night, Angie.
Good night, David.
Okay, thank you for checking.
Merry Christmas.
Still no luck?
Why can't her favorite flower
be a poinsettia?
Or a rhododendron?
I can source rhododendrons.
I can't even spell it.
You sure are spending a lot of
time on finding sunflowers.
It's all she wants for
Christmas, Blair.
Oh, I know.
I'm just sayin' maybe it's
less about Gabby and more about
a certain someone else.
Look, I...
have to take this call.
Hmm.
This is Angie.
You do? That's great.
No, no, no, no, no.
I need them before Christmas.
Uh, okay.
Thank you for letting me know.
Bad luck?
That was Morgan's Nursery
in North Dakota.
Apparently,
they have sunflowers,
but they're not
making any deliveries
until after Christmas.
I'm sorry, Ang.
Me, too.
I guess I should break the news
to David.
Oh, look who it is.
What do you think?
Here or by the fireplace?
That thing?
Maybe in the fireplace.
Where's your Christmas spirit?
I think it got lost
in the thicket of garland
you hung over my bathroom sink.
Hey, you're the one who
suggested we decorate.
And you're the one
who reminded me
we'd have to
pack it all away again.
I can take care of it.
Might be a little tough
to do from Florida, Dave.
Right, the promotion.
Have you told Gabby yet?
Uh, no.
There's someone else
I want to tell first.
- David.
- Hi.
I know why you're here.
You do?
And I am so sorry.
Blair and I have called
everywhere and there's no way
we can get sunflowers
in time for Christmas.
Oh.
I knew it was a long shot.
Um, but thank you for trying.
Angie...
Actually, I do
have something for Gabby.
What's that?
This is Geraldine.
She's had a really rough start
and she needs someone
who can look past what she is
and see what
she can still become.
I think Gabby's that person.
And I know it's no sunflowers
and it's not
the hot toy of the season, but-
- It's perfect.
Thank you.
Ah, was there something else?
Actually, yes.
Gabby's been begging me
to build another snowman.
But we both know
we can't do it without you.
Blair's off today,
but I can come tomorrow.
Gabby would love to see you.
Well, I would love to see Gabby.
One o'clock?
One o'clock.
Daddy, can Angie stay
for dinner tonight?
Well, I don't know, sweetie.
We'll have to ask her.
I hope she can.
She makes me laugh.
Me, too.
Hey, guys.
She returns.
- Hi, Aunt Lily.
- Hi, Sunshine.
How many overnights is that
in a row for you?
I'm not sure, is there a
number higher than infinity?
You must be beat.
Can I get you some breakfast?
Yes, please. I'm starving.
You're comin' to the finals
tomorrow, right?
Wouldn't miss it.
Hey, why don't you go get
dressed, sweetie?
Okay.
So I was meaning to talk to
you about something.
Mm-hmm?
I'm not gonna take that
promotion in Florida.
I was thinkin' about stayin' in
town for a while.
Maybe even...
There you go. Yep.
Sorry, guys.
I gotta take this.
I'll be right back.
Hi, Chuck.
Hey, thanks for calling me back.
I know what I said, but I can't
be back in Florida right now.
No, no, no, no.
I know it's a great opportunity.
I just, uh...
I think there's an opportunity
for me here.
Bye.
Everything okay?
Ah, unfortunately no.
There's been a report
of a massive snow
fight in our yard.
Take cover, Gabs.
I'm gonna get you.
I'm gonna get you.
Yeah.
Geraldine?
She needs lots of sunshine,
lots of water,
but mostly she needs
a lot of love.
I thought maybe she should
belong to you.
Thank you, Angie.
You're welcome.
Can I water her now?
Yeah, that's a great idea.
She's lookin' kinda thirsty.
Hi, Aunt Lily.
Well, hello.
Hi, Angie. Good morning.
Hello.
It's 3:00 PM.
Time has no meaning to me
anymore.
How much water do I put in?
I better go check on Geraldine
before she needs a lifeguard.
So big day tomorrow,
you excited?
Mm-hmm.
And a little nervous.
David and Gabby
are some tough competition.
It's too bad they won't be
here to enjoy it if they win.
What do you mean?
Oh, you know, David's
promotion back in Florida.
I wish they could at least
stay for Christmas,
but I guess they need him
in the office the day after, so.
That's so soon.
I know.
Actually, I have to admit,
I'm a little disappointed.
David said there was nothing
between you two,
but I kinda hoped there was.
I guess I let my imagination
run away with me.
Yeah, that's uh, that's funny.
Uh, you know what, Lily?
I actually have to
get back to the nursery.
Will you tell David and Gabby
I said goodbye?
Yeah, I'm sure they'll be
right back.
Blair's waiting for me, so.
Okay, see you tomorrow.
Uh, where's Angie?
Hey, you leaving?
Uh, I need to
get back to the nursery.
Blair's waiting for me.
I was hoping we could talk.
About your promotion?
How did you know about that?
Lily told me.
Congratulations, that's uh,
that's really great news.
- Actually, um-
- I'm sure you're ready
to get home,
back to your real life.
I'm sure Gabby's excited
to see her friends.
- Well, I...
- You know it's for the best.
I've spent way too much time
away from the nursery,
so, it's time I start focusing
on what really matters.
It's been really great
catching up with you,
but it's time we both get back
to our real lives.
Right, real life.
Tell Gabby
I'll see her tomorrow.
Angie...
Good luck tomorrow.
You, too.
David, is everything okay?
Of course.
I just didn't want to leave
all this with you to clean up.
I meant is everything okay
with you and Angie?
There is no me and Angie.
She has her store and her dad
here in Greenpine Grove.
And I have a promotion
and Gabby in Florida.
It's about time we all get back
to our real lives.
Real lives?
That's what she said.
David...
I better put this
back in the basement.
Hey, Lita, how are ya?
There we go.
Oop.
All right,
I think that's everything.
Hi.
Hi.
I just wanted to say it's been
fun competing against you.
Angie?
Hey, Gabby.
It's been fun being in this
competition with you, too.
Do you want to talk about it?
There's nothing to talk about.
I always knew he was planning on
going back to Florida.
Well, maybe there's more
to the story.
Well, if there was then
he would have told me himself.
I had to find out he was leaving
from his sister.
- Angie.
- Blair.
Please.
I just wanna
focus on the contest.
For my mom.
It's gonna look beautiful,
Angie.
Thank you.
I think it's exactly
what she would've wanted.
Attention, everyone.
Welcome to the 21st Annual
Greenpine Grove Town Square
Christmas Eve Festival of Lights
Christmas Tree
Decorating Finals!
Today's winning tree
will be featured in our annual
tree lighting tomorrow night
for Christmas Eve.
The theme for the final round
has been the same
since the very first
competition,
the meaning of Christmas.
And remember,
part of the judge's decision
is based on the votes of you,
the audience.
Contestants ready?
On your marks.
Get set.
Decorate!
Time.
Voting begins now.
We will announce the winners
at 5:00.
It's beautiful, Ang.
I couldn't have done it
without you.
Angie, Blair, my goodness.
Please tell me about your tree.
Well, my favorite memories
of Christmas are of my mom
baking, wrapping presents,
decorating.
She always made sure
everyone around her
had the best Christmas possible.
So, I wanted to decorate this
tree in her memory.
Roses were her favorite.
Honoring my mom
and what Christmas meant to her,
it's what Christmas means to me.
Well, I have to say,
you've outdone yourselves.
It's simply beautiful.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
David, Gabby,
another beautiful presentation.
Tell me about your tree.
Well, this Christmas was, uh...
different than the last
couple of years.
We decided we couldn't pick
just one thing
to represent
the meaning of Christmas.
So, we have ornaments
of everything
we did this Christmas.
Decorating the tree,
drinking hot chocolate,
and building a snowman.
Well, it is simply superb.
Beautifully done,
David and Gabby.
Thank you for your tree.
Thank you.
Let's have one more round of
applause for our finalists.
This has been
the toughest decision I've made
in my years as a judge.
It came down to the voters
and they had a clear favorite.
Can I have a drumroll, please?
The winners of the 21st Annual
Greenpine Grove Town Square
Christmas Eve Festival of Lights
Christmas Tree
Decorating Contest Finals
The Meaning of Christmas are...
Angie Waldron and Blair Baulin.
Oh, congratulations
Angie and Blair
on your beautiful tree
and on capturing
the meaning of Christmas.
Remember, the tree lighting is
tomorrow night at six o'clock.
We'll see you all there.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
I'm sure it was
a really close vote.
Congratulations, Angie.
Thanks, Gabby.
You know, meeting you
was the best part
of this whole experience.
Do you want to come
get hot chocolate with us?
Uh, you know what?
I actually have to be somewhere,
but you guys have fun, okay?
Gabby, I know if your mom
were here right now
she would be so proud
of your decorating.
Take good care of Geraldine,
okay?
Come here, Gabs.
I've got some good news.
What?
We're going back to Florida.
What?
I got a new job and school's
about to start again soon.
You get to see all your friends.
What's wrong, sweetie?
I thought you'd be excited.
What about Aunt Lily?
She'll come visit.
She's taking us
to the airport tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
We have to get back, Gabs.
I start my new job right away.
We can't leave tomorrow.
What about Angie?
We can't leave
without telling her goodbye.
- Gabby.
- What about the tree lighting?
You promised.
Okay.
We can stay
for the tree lighting, okay?
You can say goodbye to Angie.
It's gonna be for the best,
Gabs.
You'll see.
Everything all right,
sweetheart?
Yeah. Why do you ask?
Well, mainly because your
gingerbread house is lookin'
more like a
gingerbread pile.
Sorry,
I'm just a little distracted.
Would this have anything to do
with David?
I knew this Christmas
was going to be tough.
But then
David and Gabby came here,
and I just thought maybe...
And now I'm losing them, too.
Ang.
All I wanted
for Christmas this year
was to win that contest
and decorate the tree
in Mom's honor.
And you did.
So why does it feel like
something is still missing?
I don't know, Ang.
Dad, I miss Mom so much.
I do, too, sweetheart.
I do, too.
Hey, did I ever tell you
about our first Christmas
with your mom?
Well, your mom had
just started the nursery.
And I was trying to support us
as a new teacher.
Broke doesn't begin
to describe it.
But your mom wanted to make sure
that we had a perfect Christmas,
so, she splurged and bought a
turkey for Christmas dinner
with all the trimmings.
That sounds like Mom.
So, she was cooking
and I was on a ladder
trying to keep the star
on top of the tree.
Suddenly, I lost my balance.
Oh, I took the whole tree
down with me.
Broke half the ornaments
and crushed all the presents
underneath.
- Oh, no.
- Your mom rushed in
to help me up and didn't realize
she'd left the turkey
where our little dog, Nellie,
could reach it.
Did Nellie?
Oh, Nellie had the best
Christmas feast of her life.
And then your mom and I...
Your mom and I...
ended up having,
sharing a can of green beans
and some toast for dinner.
- Sounds awful.
- No.
It wasn't, darling. Not at all.
When I look back over
all the years
your mother and I
shared together,
all the Christmas dinners
she cooked,
the presents we gave each other,
that first Christmas
there with your mother
in front of our
ruined tree and no presents.
It's one of
my favorite memories of all.
I had your mother.
I had everything.
And your mom did so much
to make Christmas
special for us.
The baking,
the decorating, the gifts.
But Christmas isn't about the
way she did things.
It's about the why.
She did those things for us
because she loved us.
We don't have
your mother this year,
but the one thing we do have
is the love she gave us.
And that is something
that you'll keep forever.
I love you, sweetheart.
I love you, too, Dad.
Now get back to work.
Angie?
Blair, what are you doing here?
I could ask you the same thing.
I thought we were closed today.
I just wanted to come in
and get ahead on some things.
And get your mind
off of some others?
Angie, what happened?
Things were going so well
with you and David.
And he's leaving tonight.
He didn't tell me.
And I didn't tell him...
Tell him what?
It doesn't matter.
I have something for you.
- What is this?
- Present.
I was gonna wait and give it
to you after Christmas
when we reopened, but...
New aprons?
Oh, I'm gonna look good in this.
And it's so soft.
Thanks, Ang.
I still don't see what was
wrong with the old ones, but...
But maybe you were right.
Maybe I don't
have to do everything
exactly the way my mom did.
Maybe it's okay to let go of
some things.
As long as I hang on to
the ones that really matter.
Speaking of
the ones that matter.
Angie, you really need
to talk to David.
And why is that?
Because.
I don't know what to do with six
dozen sunflowers if you don't.
- What is this?
- I may have gotten in touch
with Morgan's Nursery
in North Dakota.
Pulled a few strings,
spent a small-to-medium fortune
on shipping.
And gotten you your sunflowers.
Blair.
I just know how much
it meant to you
and I just wanted to show you
how much you meant to me.
Okay, well,
this makes the aprons
look very sad in comparison.
Well, what are you waiting for?
Let's call David.
No.
What?
What do you say to one last
decorating adventure?
Where's Angie?
I don't know, sweetie.
Thank you all for coming this
evening for the tree lighting.
Before we begin,
our winner, Angie Waldron
would like to say a few words
about her tree.
Angie.
Thank you, everyone.
I uh,
I really appreciate your votes.
But I'm not so sure
I deserve them.
I lost my mom last year
and I wanted to decorate
this tree in her memory.
Roses were her favorite.
But I realized
I was missing something.
I've been so focused on
trying to hold on to her memory
that I almost lost sight
on what she loved most
about the season.
The way it
brings people together,
families and friends,
communities, strangers.
So today with the help
of a very special friend,
I redecorated the tree
to remember my mom the way
I think
she'd want to be remembered.
As somebody who knew Christmas
isn't about the way
you do things.
It's about the why.
Christmas is because of love
and love brings people together.
And sometimes it means giving up
what you thought you wanted
to make room
for something even better.
This is for you, Mom.
So I hope this tree
brings you all
as much joy as it brings me.
And I hope you remember
that this Christmas season
isn't just about joy and hope,
but it's about love.
Merry Christmas.
Very beautiful, honey.
I am so proud of you.
And I know your mother is, too.
Thanks, Dad.
I think real life
is waiting for you.
Thank you, Angie.
Mm-hmm. Of course, Gabby.
That was a nice speech.
I actually have one more.
David, for half of my life
you were my best friend.
You knew me better than anyone
and now you're back in my life.
And I don't want you to go.
I want you to stay here in
Greenpine Grove.
I know you have your life
back in Florida
and you're heading home soon,
but I...
Something tells me
we're already home.
What about your job?
I'll figure something out.
Keep working remotely.
Maybe you can hire me
at the nursery.
It doesn't matter where I am,
Angie.
Wherever it is, I just want to
be there with you.
Flowers.
Everything was beautiful.
Thank you for the flowers,
Angie.
Great.
You know that tree
belongs in a compost heap,
not at the front in the store.
Quiet, she will hear you.
Someone's been drinkin'
a little too much eggnog again?
A, there is no such thing
as too much eggnog
and B, Geraldine will make a
perfect Christmas tree one year.
Geraldine?
Geraldine.
She just uh, needs a little time
and a little TLC.
You know my mom loved every tree
that came through here.
- And every human.
- And I am not about to
let her legacy go
now that I am running things.
We got decorations up
the day after Thanksgiving,
just like she did.
Hot cocoa and cookies
for the shoppers,
just like she did.
And now, I'm gonna give
Geraldine here a shot
because that is exactly
what she would do.
She'd be proud of you, Ang.
I hope so.
I know so.
All the work you've put into
this place since last Christmas.
She made Christmas
so special for everyone,
I just really wanna
honor her this year.
Well, if I didn't work here,
I'd think she was
still running this place.
It's just like she left it.
Right down to our aprons.
I told you Blair,
the aprons stay.
- They're itchy...
- Ugh.
Besides, you know
I'd rock a jewel tone.
I know...
Ooh, any good mail?
The best mail.
The official schedule for the
Greenpine Grove Town Square
Christmas Eve
Festival of Lights.
Festival of Lights.
Really need
a catchier name for that.
Yeah.
Well, don't leave me hanging.
We've got hot chocolates
from around the world.
I'm here for it.
- Madlib Christmas carols.
- Already laughing.
Make your own gingerbread house.
Aww, Dad's favorite.
And the tree decorating contest
for the lighting of town square.
And Mom's favorite.
We loved the tree lighting.
Well, speaking of trees,
it looks like we have a shopper.
Ooh, I'm on it.
Keep an eye on her, will ya?
I don't think
she's goin' anywhere.
Oh, I was talking to Geraldine.
Hello there,
can I help you find something?
Yes please, I need a tree.
Oh, well you came
to the right place.
What kind of tree
are you looking for?
Well, I've never
bought a tree before.
Well, I can definitely
help you find the perfect tree.
I'm thinking a tree that has
a lot of space underneath
'cause I can tell Santa's
gonna bring you a lot of gifts.
Well, it shouldn't be too big
'cause it has to fit
on the top of the car.
Ooh, boy,
this could take a while.
Do you need a cookie
while you shop?
So, who're you shopping with?
Does someone else need a cookie?
They definitely do.
Or maybe some hot chocolate.
- David.
- Hey, Angie.
You know her?
Uh, Angie and I
used to be friends.
Used to be?
Ouch.
Uh, what are you doing here?
I haven't seen you
since graduation.
Uh, we're home for Christmas.
I'm working remotely
for a couple of weeks,
staying at my sister's
and we needed a tree
so, I knew where we had to come.
Happiest trees in town.
How can a tree be happy?
Well, let me show you.
Come on.
Abigail, Eleanor, Miranda.
Ladies, I'd like you to meet
David and uh,
I'm sorry,
I didn't get your name.
Gabby.
That's a beautiful name.
I'm named after my mom.
So am I, I'm Angie.
So you named your trees?
Well, that's what
makes them happy.
You gotta treat them
like they're family.
We planted Abigail here,
when I graduated high school.
Eleanor was to celebrate
our new greenhouse
and uh, old Miranda over there,
well, we plated her after
I got my first broken heart.
My mom always said
there was no better way
to celebrate or be sad,
than planting a tree.
How is your mom?
Uh, she actually passed away
last Christmas.
Angie, I'm so sorry.
Your mom was a wonderful lady.
Definitely planted
a lot of trees.
Gabby here
lost her mom two years ago.
I'm so sorry to hear that.
Well, if your mom
was anything like mine,
I know she's definitely
smiling down on you right now.
I think Abigail here
is telling me
she wants to go home with you,
what do you say?
Yeah?
Let's go grab some rope, okay?
This place is
exactly how I remembered it.
Oh, I try to
keep things the same.
Yeah, exactly the same.
- How long are you in town?
- Just for Christmas.
We're heading back to Florida
in January.
Oh well, that's a...
Uh, warmer.
Tell Lily we said hi.
I will.
It was nice to meet you, Gabby.
Thank you for the tree.
Of course, take good care
of Abigail, okay?
I will.
- What?
- What do you mean, what?
David Mitchell came to see you.
David Mitchell
came to buy a tree.
From you.
I haven't seen him
in like ten years.
You heard him,
he's just here for Christmas.
They're leaving in January.
So, probably won't even see them
before they go.
But you wouldn't mind
if you did.
Okay, don't you have inventory?
It's time I do inventory.
There we go...
Aunt Lily, we got a tree.
I see that.
Did you pick out a good one?
Mm-hmm, this is Abigail.
Abigail?
Daddy's friend Angie
helped us pick her out.
Angie?
You drove all the way out
to Waldron's Nursery?
They have the happiest trees.
Exactly, you wouldn't want us
to get an unhappy one, would ya?
- Can we bring Abigail inside?
- Sure, yeah.
I think the tree
can stay outside.
We have to take it
with us tomorrow.
Come on.
I'm home.
Hey.
Ooh, what is this?
This is Stone Ginge.
Wow dad, this might even beat
your Ginge-mahal from last year.
Better pace yourself, you're
gonna run outta landmarks.
Well, if I do,
I'll just start
sculpting presidents.
Ginge Washington,
Thomas Gingerson.
Maybe we'll find you
some more landmarks.
Ha, ha.
How was the nursery today?
You will never guess
who stopped by.
- Hmm?
- David Mitchell.
David Mitchell?
He's home for Christmas.
And I got to meet his daughter,
she is such a sweetheart.
Hmm, that's nice.
Dad, why is Aunt Joan's
ceramic tree
over here, in the corner?
I thought it looked nice there.
You know that we always
put it in the window.
Mom likes the...
The way it lights up the window.
I know, Angie.
I miss her too.
But your mom would want us
to make the most of Christmas,
it was her favorite.
I know.
I just don't wanna change
too many of our traditions
this year.
Not when everything else
feels different.
Speaking of traditions...
Ah, the Greenpine Grove
Town Square Christmas Eve
Festival of Lights.
- They need a new name for that.
- Yeah.
Are you entering
the gingerbread contest again?
Oh yeah, of course.
The Stone Ginge here
is just practice.
You know, it's...
It's hard to think about
the Christmas tree lighting,
without your mom.
You know, she always wanted
to enter the contest.
- Really?
- Yeah.
She said if she could
find the time,
she'd make sure that
a Waldron's Nursery tree
took the top spot.
She was always so busy.
But she took it personally
when a tree she raised
from a seedling didn't win.
She loved those trees.
Happiest trees in town.
Happiest husband.
Come on,
I'll warm you up some dinner.
Hmm...
I entered.
You did.
And very dramatically.
No, not that.
The Greenpine Grove
Town Square Christmas Eve
Festival of Lights,
Christmas tree decorating
contest.
What?
Doesn't that start tomorrow?
Yes, which is why
I need you to help me
come up with a theme right away.
What do we think about
a Christmas love tree?
- I don't get it.
- Yeah, me either.
Okay, if we're gonna win this,
we need to come up with
something really good.
Wait, when did this
become a we thing?
When I registered us
this morning.
Angela Catherine Waldron.
Look, it says teams of two,
who else am I gonna
pair up with?
Literally, anyone.
Angie, you know I have
zero flair for decorating.
Less than zero.
Negative zero.
Okay well,
negative zero's not a thing.
And neither is
my decorating ability.
Come on,
I'll put on all the lights,
all you have to do
is just plug it in.
It'll be a piece
of Christmas cake.
Come on, Blair.
You know how I told you
I wanted to find a way
to honor my mom this Christmas?
This is it.
My dad told me my mom always
wanted to enter this contest.
So, if we win and they light up
one of her trees in Town Square,
that'll be the perfect way
to remember her.
You're not gonna make me
miss out on that are you?
You know,
this is still a competition.
You're not guaranteed to win.
Well, not technically,
but who else loves Christmas
like I do?
- Literally, no one.
- No one.
- Ever.
- Ever.
I just have to
plug the lights in?
That's the spirit.
Okay, we need to come up
with something...
unique, but familiar.
You know, cute, but classy.
Fresh, timeless.
A very uh,
very something Christmas.
Yeah, you know, I think,
I think you got it.
Okay, okay, um...
The Tree Wise Men.
Gold, frankincense and fir?
You are leaning pretty heavy
on the Magi there, Blair.
I've got it.
Flight of the Bumble Tree.
Okay, we're trying to win this.
We can't go in there
with Flight of the Bumble Tree.
Everyone likes bumblebees,
right?
Totally.
High hive...
What, you don't like my pun?
Well, that stings.
- Are you done?
- Almost.
I'm working on something
with a honeycomb over,
but it's not quite there yet.
Then, let's hope
it never arrives.
Uh, we have a few minutes
before the decorating starts,
I'm gonna go check out
the competition.
Okay, just bee-have yourself.
- Ugh...
- Okay.
Angie?
David.
I didn't expect to see you here.
Well, I, I didn't either.
Blair and I
signed up last minute.
- Oh.
- How's Abigail?
Um, she cried a little
on the first night.
But she's getting used to us.
So you came
to watch the contest?
Oh, uh, sort of.
'Cause that's Blair and me's
setup over there.
I'm just scopin' out
the competition in the meantime.
What do you think?
Well, I mean, the balsam fir
was clearly under-watered
in its juvenile years.
Oh, clearly.
And the scotch pine
and Norway spruce are patchy.
That Arizona cypress
is a ringer from out of town,
and the three Douglas firs, mm,
they're just gonna have to
split the Douglas fir vote,
so...
- Rookie mistake.
- Mm-hmm.
To be honest, the only tree
I'm worried about is this one.
It's got strong,
healthy branches.
Piney fragrance.
Pliable needles, I mean,
you can tell this tree
was clearly loved.
Almost seems familiar.
It should, you sold it to us.
- Abigail?
- Yeah.
Oh, wait,
you didn't say anything.
You didn't really
give me the chance.
So you joined the contest?
Uh, yeah.
But not by myself.
Daddy.
Gabby, you remember my friend,
Angie.
- Hi.
- Hi.
We're not really decorators.
But Gabby here
heard about the competition
and begged me to enter,
so we picked out a tree
and here we are.
Well, with Abigail on your side,
I might have to
step up my game a little.
Oh yeah.
Really played yourself
on that one there, didn't ya?
Thank you all for joining
the 21st annual Greenpine Grove
Town Square Christmas Eve
Festival of Lights
Christmas Tree Decorating
Contest quarterfinals.
Decorating will begin
in just a minute,
but first,
a reminder of the rules.
There are three rounds
of competition.
First round, freestyle.
Decorate your tree
with the theme of your choice.
Five trees will move on
to the semi-finals,
where the contestants
will be given a surprise theme
48 hours before the competition.
And finally, three trees
will advance to the final round,
held in our historic townhall
with the same theme every year.
The meaning of Christmas.
And of course,
the winner's tree will be lit
on Christmas Eve in Town Square.
So, test those lights,
untangle that garland
and get ready to get festive.
Well, good luck.
You too.
All right contestants,
it's time.
On your marks.
Get set.
Decorate.
Time.
So, we just need to
beat out eight other trees,
plus David.
Easier said than done.
Come on, I already hear
our tree's getting some good
buzz...
You are incorrigible.
- Look, Daddy.
- Look at that.
Wow, it's bee-ginning
to look a lot like Christmas.
Oh, so he can do it?
Uh, we're calling it
the Flight of the Bumble Tree.
- It's so pretty.
- Aw, thanks Gabby.
And you did a very
beautiful job dressing Abigail,
she looks like
she's ready for the parade.
Come on Gabs,
we better get back.
Angie.
I hope we win,
but I hope you do too.
Could she be any more adorable?
Not without a warning label.
Oh, incoming.
Hello, Angie, Blair.
Tell me about your tree.
Oh, well, it was inspired by
"Flight of the Bumble Bee".
Bee-themed colors and a
thousand tiny musical notes,
just like the song.
Very clever.
I hope we didn't bumble it.
Well,
I just love the honeycombs,
what a sweet touch.
Thank you, ladies.
David Mitchell.
It's been a while.
Too long.
You haven't changed a bit.
Ha, don't try to butter up
the judge, dear.
Tell me about your tree.
Well, her name is Abigail
and we got her
from our friend Angie.
It's our
Red, White and Blue Spruce.
My dad and I decorated it.
Fourth of July
is her favorite holiday.
After Christmas, of course.
Of course.
We wanted it to look like
an exploding firework.
Well, I'm surprised
I don't hear a boom.
Very nice tree
and very nicely done, Gabby.
Thank you.
Well folks, I have to say,
the competition
has never been stronger.
Let's give it up
for our contestants.
Without further ado,
our fourth runner-up
and first qualifier,
a Candy Cane Christmas.
Our third runner-up,
Christmas with the Nutcracker.
Our second runner-up,
the Twelve Days
of Christmas Tree.
Our first runner-up,
Flight of the Bumble Tree.
And the winners of the
Greenpine Grove Town Square
Christmas Eve Festival of Lights
Christmas Tree
Decorating Contest
quarterfinals is...
I think it's
just getting longer.
The Red, White and Blue Spruce.
Congratulations and thank you
to everyone who participated.
Semi-finalists,
we'll see you next week.
- I'll be back.
- Okay.
Congratulations, I guess I'll
see you back here in a few days.
I guess so.
Nicely done.
What a wonderful start
to the competition this year.
I can't wait to see what
you two come up with next week.
I can't wait to hear the theme.
You know the rules.
Forty-eight hours
before the competition begins.
No one gets a special advantage.
But something tells me
you don't need one.
What are you smiling at?
I'm not smiling.
Just help me take the tree down.
I'm sure Dad's waiting for us
at the nursery.
Yeah. Better not bee late.
Okay.
We won. We won.
Wow.
Congratulations.
Maybe you guys want to
tackle my house next?
- Oh, I don't know about that.
- Why not?
Well, it's a lot of work
putting everything up,
bringing it back down.
Besides, we're not here that
long.
Hey, why don't you go see
if we have enough wood
for the fire tomorrow night?
I told you those decorations
are in my basement
if you want them.
Come on, Lil, when'd you take
your Christmas lights down
last year?
Um, just in time for Easter.
You know how much I work.
I do know, that's why I
don't wanna leave you
with a mess to clean up.
Hmm.
Hey, has Gabby
said anything to you
about what she wants
for Christmas?
She keeps saying
she can't decide.
What kind of a kid doesn't
have a Christmas list
a mile long?
Yours.
Angie, is
everything okay in here?
Don't come in here.
I'm wrapping your gift.
Okay.
I'm trying to wrap your gift.
- Oh...
- Hmm.
Oh.
The new slippers I asked for.
How do you do that?
I was trying to disguise it.
As what?
Oh, it was uh, it was evolving.
Hmm...
Angie, your mother was the best
gift wrapper I ever met.
Remember the year
I needed a new briefcase?
And she wrapped it to look
like a bike?
She had a gift for making
ordinary things beautiful.
Ya know, I learned early on
I was never gonna be able
to keep up with her
on that front.
But I also learned
I didn't have to.
I found my own way
of doing things for your mother.
My own way of showing her
how much I loved her.
They didn't always
look the way hers did.
But as your mom said,
it's what's inside that counts.
Don't worry.
I'll act surprised.
Okay, last one.
Cool.
You're quiet tonight.
I'm just thinking.
About what?
Mom.
Yeah,
I think about her a lot, too.
Like what?
Her smile, her laugh,
how you look just like her.
How she loved warm weather
and sunflowers.
She did?
She did.
She used to grow them in the
garden in our backyard.
Dad.
Yeah, sweetie?
I know what
I want for Christmas.
Enjoy your tree.
Don't forget
to water her every day.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Saying goodbye to another one?
Ah, Francine.
Planted her when I got a B+
on my math test.
See, there really is no bad
reason to plant a tree.
Oh, what brings you by?
Abigail givin' you trouble?
Because I could talk to her.
I was actually hoping
you could help me
with something else.
I wanted some flowers.
Oh well, Blair's in the
nursery today.
No, I'm not.
Blair, what are you doing?
Taking my turn out front.
Angie can help you
with the flowers.
Blair.
Welcome to Waldron's.
Can I help you find something?
- Wha...
- Nice to see you again.
Uh, I guess I will show you
to the greenhouse.
We have some gorgeous
poinsettias.
Just got roses in.
Actually, I have sort of
an unusual request.
Oh?
Sunflowers,
for Christmas morning.
Ooh, that might be kinda tricky.
They're not really in season
and we only have a few days
before Christmas.
I know.
I guess I thought if anyone
could pull it off.
Well, I will try,
but I might have more luck
if you expand
your flower options.
I wish I could.
They're for Gabby.
See, her mother loved
sunflowers.
She just told me the only thing
she really wants for Christmas
is a bouquet of them
to honor her mom.
Okay, that's uh...
A little bit of pressure.
Yeah. I ordered some
plastic flowers, but...
But there is nothing
quite like the real thing.
Well, I will definitely try.
Thanks, Angie.
Ooh, don't thank me yet.
I mean, to get sunflowers here
before Christmas morning?
I know, but hey, it's the
season of miracles and hope.
So, I'm hoping for a miracle.
It's from Betty.
Oh, the theme for round two.
Angels and evergreen.
Hmm, game on.
See you there.
I thought he wanted flowers.
Oh, he does. Sunflowers.
This time of year?
Yeah, I told him we'd try.
Did you get Betty's text?
Angels and evergreen.
Do you have any ideas?
Mm-mm, do you?
No, I think I peaked
with the bumble tree.
Okay.
Well, first things first.
Who are you calling?
Everyone I can think of.
Hey, this is Angie
from Waldron's Nursery
in Greenpine Grove.
I'm trying to track down
some sunflowers.
Yeah, sunflowers...
How adorable are these guys?
I might be biased,
but I think very.
I thought I'd send some
with you to the contest.
Aw, thanks, Dad.
So, are you ready?
No. No, we have our theme,
which is angels and evergreen.
But I have no idea
what to do with it yet.
I'm sure you'll figure
something out, sweetie.
You always do.
I'm done.
Ohp, don't want him
to get lonely.
Do we have enough decorations?
I don't know, did our tree
triple in size overnight?
I just want to be prepared.
We're prepared
to decorate a redwood.
- And we have the photos?
- Right here.
We're all set.
You can relax.
Okay.
Where are David and Gabby?
Um, I don't know.
Maybe they're running late.
Hello.
- David.
- Angie?
Where are you?
The contest is about to start.
Oh, uh yeah.
We should be there
right after it ends.
What?
- We got a flat.
- Where are you?
Uh, Lily's house. Why?
Uh, stay there.
David and Gabby got a flat,
so I'm gonna go get them.
Uh, you can't leave now.
It's starting.
Just put the lights on
and I'll be back, okay?
Angie, if we don't make it
through this round it's over.
You can get started.
I will be right back to help.
Okay?
But, uh.
Contestants ready.
Oh, my Lord. Okay.
That's a lot of lights.
I didn't know there'd be
this many lights, okay...
I'm sorry, sweetie.
Maybe when Lily gets home, she
can take us in time to see...
Angie?
What are you doing here?
What does it look like?
I'm saving the day.
- But the competition.
- Has already started.
So, let's all stop talking.
We'll start loading boxes
and we'll be there
before we know it, okay?
Here you go, sweetie.
All right. I've got these.
I'll get the door, come on.
Thank you, Angie.
You're welcome.
Let's get these trees decorated.
Good luck.
I'm back.
Welcome back.
So just a question
that's been on my mind.
What were you thinking?
I couldn't just leave them.
I thought you wanted to win
for your mom.
I do. I just...
I don't want them to lose.
Hand me those white lights,
Gabs.
I'm glad Angie's our friend,
Dad.
Me, too, Gabs. Me, too.
Thank you.
Time.
Our angels look really pretty.
Oh, what beautiful angels.
Look at all these angels
and evergreen.
Tell me about your tree.
We have 100 angels in our tree.
My dad and my Aunt Lily
helped me make them.
Oh, and we have one on top,
but we didn't make that one.
Well, I'm very impressed.
I noticed you had a little bit
of a late start today.
Yeah, we had some car trouble.
My dad got a flat tire, but
our friend Angie picked us up,
so we could still
decorate our tree.
Well, Angie sounds like
a very good friend.
I better go see what her tree
looks like up close.
Angie, Blair,
tell me about your tree.
Well, our angels are
the people of our town.
Oh.
Yeah, we have Mr. Byrd,
who's run the library
for over 50 years.
And Dr. Wolf,
who gives free piano lessons
to anyone who can't afford them.
And my mom who made sure anyone
who came into the nursery
left with a smile on their face,
so our angels are
the people of Greenpine Grove.
That's lovely, Angie.
I, uh, understand you had a
little delay as well.
And you lost your angel on top.
Oh, it's nothing.
Just helping a friend.
Well, it's a big risk
to take for a friend.
Well, some friends are worth it.
I would like to thank
all of our semi-finalists
for their beautiful decorating.
What a wonderful way to show our
community's Christmas spirit.
Our first qualifier,
in third place,
Angie Waldron and Blair Baulin.
In second place,
our second qualifiers,
David and Gabby Mitchell.
And in first place,
our final qualifiers,
Tanya Motley and Collin Fleming.
We'll see you at the finals.
And don't forget our gala
to celebrate our finalists
this weekend
right here at the Pavilion.
- Want to go say hi?
- Yeah.
For a second.
Congratulations.
I feel like
we cost you the ribbon.
You didn't knock our angel off.
No, but if it wasn't for us,
then you'd had time to fix it,
so I definitely owe you one.
You definitely do.
Do you want to come for dinner?
I'm sure Angie already has
plans for dinner, Gabs.
No, she doesn't.
How is five o'clock?
I will bring dessert.
See you then.
Oh. Hmm.
Oh.
What are you doing in there?
Trying to find
something to wear.
Well, don't you think
this is just
a little over the top
for a date?
It's not a date.
It's just dinner.
I can't find my red sweater.
That cashmere cableknit?
Just a guess.
You let me borrow that,
remember?
I had that interview.
That was last Christmas.
And you're just now missing it.
Right, my fault.
I'll bring it back.
Okay, that doesn't
help me tonight.
What am I supposed to wear?
What about what you have on?
I can't wear what I have on.
I wore this to tree decorating.
And?
And, uh, I need something else.
For a date.
It's dinner.
Well, you're putting a lot of
thought into this outfit
for just dinner.
Okay, well, you don't
get to have an opinion
after you stole...
Uh, nah, uh, borrowed.
My favorite sweater.
What do we think?
Too fancy?
No. It's perfect.
For a date.
It's not a date.
Okay, if you say so.
Just seems like
you're cleaning my house a lot.
As for example.
I just wanna make sure
everything's tidy.
It's called being hospitable.
Oh, so now your big sister
is dirty and inhospitable?
No, just...
Okay, David put down
the dustpan, okay?
Come on over here.
Take a deep breath.
The house is clean.
Dinner's in the oven.
Why don't you just relax?
Oh, perfect.
Help me get under the couch.
Well, look at you.
Where you off to?
Just uh, dinner.
With David Mitchell.
A date.
No, no, no, no.
Here, take the
Ginger Gate Bridge
with you for dessert.
Aw, it's almost
too pretty to eat.
- Oh, okay.
- Ah, ah. I said almost.
Blair, do you want to stay and
help me get started on the uh,
Leaning Tower of Ginger?
Can I eat
all the leftover gingerbread?
You drive a hard bargain.
I know what I'm worth.
I should head out.
Okay, bye sweetheart.
Drive safe.
Bye.
Enjoy your date.
It's not a date.
Want marshmallows
or gummy bears?
Oh, definitely marshmallows.
Oh, yeah.
Lily.
Angie, come in. Hi.
I hope everyone
likes gingerbread.
Who doesn't like gingerbread?
Wow, can we eat it?
After dinner.
Can I take your coat?
Sure.
I don't think it'll fit you.
Thank you.
I got you.
So how have you been, Lily?
Busy, I'm covering some
extra shifts at the hospital,
so some of the other nurses can
travel for the holidays.
Aunt Lily works in the nursery.
So do I.
My babies need to be changed
less often, but...
I'm so glad you two reconnected.
My house has never been cleaner.
Lily, shouldn't you be
getting to work?
I've got a few minutes.
Well, dinner should be ready
in a bit.
- Can I help you with anything?
- No, no, I think I got it.
- Come on, I'll give you a tour.
- Okay.
Be sure to look under the couch.
And this is my room.
This is Aunt Lily's goldfish,
Bruno.
She's letting me take care
of him while we stay here.
Oh, nice to meet you, Bruno.
How do you do?
Oh, is this your mom?
She's really beautiful.
You know, it was just about
a year ago when I lost my mom.
Does it make you sad?
Every day.
I miss her so much.
I miss my mom, too.
But you know,
if my mom were here,
I know she wouldn't
want me to be too sad.
So I try to find
reasons to be happy.
Like finding good homes for my
Christmas trees like Abigail.
Hot cocoa by the fireplace
with my dad.
Making new friends like you.
I'm so sorry you lost your mom,
Gabby.
But it really does help
to have a friend
who knows what it feels like.
So thank you for being
that friend for me.
Dinner's ready.
Okay. Ready?
Uh, that was delicious.
Thanks, Gabby and I
like cooking together.
Don't we, Gabs?
I like helping my dad
in the kitchen, too.
You know he spends
the entire Christmas season
making his
gingerbread masterpieces?
Last year he built
the Statue of Gingerty
about this high.
- Really?
- Mm-hmm.
There's nothing quite like
hot cocoa and gingerbread
on a snowy night.
Brr.
What?
You used to like the snow.
I guess I've been in Florida
a little too long.
Got used to the sunshine.
Well, Florida sounds beautiful,
but there's nothing quite like
a white Christmas.
Sledding and ice skating,
snowmen.
I never built a snowman.
Really?
How old are you?
Ten.
Okay, you're telling me
you have gone
10 years of your life
without building a snowman?
Well, I say gear up
because we're doin' it.
You heard her, Gabs.
Gear up.
Whoo, okay.
We just need a corn cob pipe,
coal and magic hat.
We don't have
any of those things.
What kind of household
are you runnin' here?
Okay, that's fine.
We will use my mom's
secret snowman recipe.
Snowman recipe?
Mm-hmm.
We will need raisins
for the eyes,
a candy cane for the mouth,
and a carrot for the nose.
I'll be right back.
I haven't seen her this
excited in a long time.
Well, snowmen have
that effect on people.
You're pretty good with kids,
huh?
Well, I don't know
if I'm good with them,
but I really like them.
There's just something
so genuine about kids.
Remind me to not
take things so seriously.
You're building a snowman
on a weeknight.
How serious can you
be taking things?
Okay, some things
need to be taken seriously
like snowmen
and Christmas trees.
Sunflowers.
Ah.
Sorry, I had to ask.
I have called everyone
I can think of.
I know.
- Okay.
- You're back.
We didn't have
any raisins or candy canes.
And we ate all the carrots.
So I have some olives,
pickles and ketchup.
All right. That's perfect.
That is the perfect first-time
snowman building recipe.
Let's do this.
- Come on, Gabs.
- Here's the pickle.
Eyes.
He looks funny.
All right.
Okay.
A scarf.
Yeah.
Whew. Gabby, you are a natural
at building snowmen.
Daddy, can we take a picture?
Of course.
Okay, guys.
Oh.
Everybody say pickle.
Pickle.
Come here, Gabs.
Hey, why don't you
go brush your teeth?
Dad.
Gabby.
Okay.
She is such a sweetheart.
Yeah, she's a good kid.
The last couple of years have
been tough on her.
Losing her mom.
So I decided to come back home
for a while.
I thought it'd be nice for her
to be around family.
It's a lot
for a little kid to handle.
It's a lot for anyone to handle.
Yeah, losing Gabrielle...
Felt like losing
a part of myself.
I keep telling Gabby
we're gonna be all right, but...
But?
What if I'm doing it wrong?
What if I don't know how to
do this without Gabrielle?
From where I sit,
Gabby's a pretty amazing kid.
And you're a pretty amazing dad.
I've been so worried about her
since her mom passed,
but it was good to see her
laughing tonight.
Just being a kid.
I brushed my teeth.
Let me see.
Oh, I'm blinded.
What are you?
A professional tooth brusher?
Say good night, sweetheart.
Good night, Angie.
Good night.
- I'll come tuck you in.
- Okay.
Angie, will you be back?
Oh, I...
Well, will you?
Soon.
Good night.
Gabby, have you asked Santa
for anything for Christmas?
No, I just want sunflowers.
Well, maybe you should think
of something else you'd like
just in case.
But I don't want anything else.
Gabs.
When can Angie come over again?
I don't know, sweetie.
We'll have to ask her.
She's got her store
and her own dad to take care of.
He can come, too.
You really like
bein' around her, huh?
Yeah, but...
What?
I like being around you
when you're around her, too.
Good night, Daddy.
Good night, Gabs.
I love you.
Hey, you don't have to do that.
I don't mind.
Here, let me.
Really, I...
got it.
Uh, so where are all your
Christmas decorations?
I just noticed.
Well, the truth is
Gabrielle was always
the decorator in our house.
Christmas, Easter, Halloween,
President's Day.
She just loved to celebrate.
No matter the occasion.
Since she's been gone,
I-I don't know.
I guess I just haven't
felt much like celebrating.
Hmm, what does Gabby think?
I think Gabby's a little too
young to remember decorating.
Besides, we're leaving
in a couple of weeks, so...
Right. Back to Florida.
Look, it's just...
Hmm.
I know your life with Gabby is
different than it used to be,
but I still think
it's worth celebrating.
Lily must have inherited our
parent's Christmas decorations
when they moved.
This stuff is great.
Well, most of it.
Oh.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
What are you doing?
I'm setting up
Christmas Village.
Okay, the ice rink
goes in the center.
I guess I didn't realize
Christmas Village
had such strict zoning laws.
I'm just trying to do
Christmas the way my mom did.
I don't want to forget.
Angie, I knew your mom.
There's no way
anyone could forget her.
Well, just make sure
people don't have to walk
too far to the rink, okay?
Wouldn't dream of it.
Aw, what is this?
Uh, that's nothing.
You made this.
It's adorable.
We can put it back.
David and his best friend,
Angie.
Wow.
You keep it.
I don't want you
to forget me either.
Hey, did you
save me some gingerbread?
Oh, sorry.
Oh, you're home.
Did you get off work early?
Uh, no.
Oh, wow.
I didn't realize it was so late.
I should get home.
Uh, can you just
put the school next to rink
ya know, for the kids?
Where else would it go?
Thank you.
Good night.
Good night, Lily.
Good night.
No, no, no.
I appreciate it, Chuck.
Yep, I'll see you soon.
Thanks.
What was that about?
Work.
That bad?
Actually, it was a promotion.
David, that's great.
It's about time.
Except they need me
back in the office
the day after Christmas.
Oh, I was just getting used
to having you and Gabby here.
But it will be nice to have
somewhere warm to visit
when everyone gets back from
Christmas vacation.
Nothing like winter in Florida.
Daddy, did you get the lights?
Got 'em. Let's go.
You built a snowman with them?
That's adorable.
It's not that adorable.
Really?
Did the snowman have a name?
Toasty.
Toasty?
Gabby's
a creative little girl, so.
Right. Gabby's creative
and David is...
Going back to Florida
in a few weeks.
His sister lives here.
He has a daughter.
Whom you adore
and who loves you.
And I have Dad to think about.
And I am just starting
to get my feet set at the store.
And I just...
Angie, it's David.
Yeah, I know it's David
and he's cute,
but I just don't-
No, Angie. It's David.
Ah, it's David.
We were just talkin' about
Toasty.
Toasty the snowman?
Yep, mm-hmm. How is he?
Did he sleep okay?
He looked well rested.
You should stop over later
and check on him, Ang.
Okay.
Ah, how did Gabby like the
decorations?
You were right.
She lit up
right when she saw them.
We spent the entire morning
putting up lights outside.
Well, she is a natural.
You know not like someone who
would put the ice-skating rink
in the wrong place.
So, what brings you by?
I was wondering if you two
were coming to
the Greenpine Grove Town Square
Christmas Eve Festival of Lights
Christmas Tree
Decorating Contest
Finalist Gala tonight?
You rehearsed that, didn't you?
The whole way here.
Yeah, I think we are going.
Right, Blair?
Oh, definitely.
It's gonna be
a little late for Gabby,
so Lily said she'd watch her,
but maybe we could
all go together?
No.
I just remembered.
I have plans.
What? What plans?
Definite plans.
Big ones.
Definite, big plans.
That's too bad.
Isn't it?
So, I guess you two are gonna
have to go without me.
So, you'll pick her up, right?
I think I remember the way.
See you tonight.
Okay.
You do not have plans.
But you do.
Come on in.
Can I get you anything?
Apple cider, eggnog,
a Colosseum made of gingerbread.
No thank you,
but my daughter and I
did enjoy your
Ginger Gate Bridge.
Yeah, Angie mentioned that you
have a daughter of your own now.
Yeah.
Gabby, she's 10.
She has your eyes.
And the rest of her mother's
features fortunately.
Angie told me
you lost your wife.
I'm so sorry.
Yeah, I'm sorry to hear about
Mrs. Waldron.
She always made this place feel
like a second home to me.
She had a knack for that.
Could meet a stranger
and within five minutes,
they're laughing like they've
been friends forever.
Angie takes after her
in that way.
I do see
a little bit of Angela in Angie
every time I look at her.
I'm sure it's the same
with you and Gabby.
So how long you in town for?
I was supposed to be
leaving in a couple of weeks,
but I uh...
Wow, you look beautiful.
You don't look so bad yourself.
All right. We should get going.
Thanks.
I will be home at 11:00.
Then I will see you at 11:00.
You don't have to wait up
for me, Dad.
Oh, come on.
It'll be like old times.
Speaking of which-
- Dad, I am 30 years old.
Fine.
Okay, you kids don't
stay out too late
on a school night, or I will-
Come looking for you
in my bathrobe.
- Bye, Dad.
- Bye, sweetie.
Your dad's just like I remember.
- Wow.
- It's beautiful.
There they are.
Angie, David,
don't you both look wonderful?
So dashing, so lovely.
Everyone's talking
about you two.
- Oh.
- We're just here for a dance.
As the trees to beat.
- Oh, well, that's...
- Flattering.
Yeah, we both really-
- Love trees.
Oh. Well, I will see you two
on the dance floor.
- So.
- So.
Isn't this?
Our senior prom song.
Let's see if
I remember how to do this.
I know I don't.
Senior prom feels like
a lifetime ago.
But also, like just yesterday.
One of my best memories
from high school,
though it started as
one of the worst.
What are the chances we'd both
get dumped right before prom?
You worked out okay.
Better than okay.
I just wish
we'd stayed in touch.
I left to college,
got married, had Gabby.
You know how it is.
Life happens.
I know.
I'm just glad that you're back.
So am I.
I did not do that.
Yes, you did.
You totally did that.
Ah, it's funny being back here.
All these old memories coming
back, seeing old friends.
I'm happy to be reconnecting
with everybody.
I am sure everybody is happy
to be reconnecting with you.
There you are.
I thought I heard voices.
Did you have a nice time?
- Yeah.
- It was perfect.
Hey, would you like
some hot chocolate?
Dad.
Oh, oh, uh...
I left something on the stove.
Thank you for tonight.
Good night, Angie.
Good night, David.
Okay, thank you for checking.
Merry Christmas.
Still no luck?
Why can't her favorite flower
be a poinsettia?
Or a rhododendron?
I can source rhododendrons.
I can't even spell it.
You sure are spending a lot of
time on finding sunflowers.
It's all she wants for
Christmas, Blair.
Oh, I know.
I'm just sayin' maybe it's
less about Gabby and more about
a certain someone else.
Look, I...
have to take this call.
Hmm.
This is Angie.
You do? That's great.
No, no, no, no, no.
I need them before Christmas.
Uh, okay.
Thank you for letting me know.
Bad luck?
That was Morgan's Nursery
in North Dakota.
Apparently,
they have sunflowers,
but they're not
making any deliveries
until after Christmas.
I'm sorry, Ang.
Me, too.
I guess I should break the news
to David.
Oh, look who it is.
What do you think?
Here or by the fireplace?
That thing?
Maybe in the fireplace.
Where's your Christmas spirit?
I think it got lost
in the thicket of garland
you hung over my bathroom sink.
Hey, you're the one who
suggested we decorate.
And you're the one
who reminded me
we'd have to
pack it all away again.
I can take care of it.
Might be a little tough
to do from Florida, Dave.
Right, the promotion.
Have you told Gabby yet?
Uh, no.
There's someone else
I want to tell first.
- David.
- Hi.
I know why you're here.
You do?
And I am so sorry.
Blair and I have called
everywhere and there's no way
we can get sunflowers
in time for Christmas.
Oh.
I knew it was a long shot.
Um, but thank you for trying.
Angie...
Actually, I do
have something for Gabby.
What's that?
This is Geraldine.
She's had a really rough start
and she needs someone
who can look past what she is
and see what
she can still become.
I think Gabby's that person.
And I know it's no sunflowers
and it's not
the hot toy of the season, but-
- It's perfect.
Thank you.
Ah, was there something else?
Actually, yes.
Gabby's been begging me
to build another snowman.
But we both know
we can't do it without you.
Blair's off today,
but I can come tomorrow.
Gabby would love to see you.
Well, I would love to see Gabby.
One o'clock?
One o'clock.
Daddy, can Angie stay
for dinner tonight?
Well, I don't know, sweetie.
We'll have to ask her.
I hope she can.
She makes me laugh.
Me, too.
Hey, guys.
She returns.
- Hi, Aunt Lily.
- Hi, Sunshine.
How many overnights is that
in a row for you?
I'm not sure, is there a
number higher than infinity?
You must be beat.
Can I get you some breakfast?
Yes, please. I'm starving.
You're comin' to the finals
tomorrow, right?
Wouldn't miss it.
Hey, why don't you go get
dressed, sweetie?
Okay.
So I was meaning to talk to
you about something.
Mm-hmm?
I'm not gonna take that
promotion in Florida.
I was thinkin' about stayin' in
town for a while.
Maybe even...
There you go. Yep.
Sorry, guys.
I gotta take this.
I'll be right back.
Hi, Chuck.
Hey, thanks for calling me back.
I know what I said, but I can't
be back in Florida right now.
No, no, no, no.
I know it's a great opportunity.
I just, uh...
I think there's an opportunity
for me here.
Bye.
Everything okay?
Ah, unfortunately no.
There's been a report
of a massive snow
fight in our yard.
Take cover, Gabs.
I'm gonna get you.
I'm gonna get you.
Yeah.
Geraldine?
She needs lots of sunshine,
lots of water,
but mostly she needs
a lot of love.
I thought maybe she should
belong to you.
Thank you, Angie.
You're welcome.
Can I water her now?
Yeah, that's a great idea.
She's lookin' kinda thirsty.
Hi, Aunt Lily.
Well, hello.
Hi, Angie. Good morning.
Hello.
It's 3:00 PM.
Time has no meaning to me
anymore.
How much water do I put in?
I better go check on Geraldine
before she needs a lifeguard.
So big day tomorrow,
you excited?
Mm-hmm.
And a little nervous.
David and Gabby
are some tough competition.
It's too bad they won't be
here to enjoy it if they win.
What do you mean?
Oh, you know, David's
promotion back in Florida.
I wish they could at least
stay for Christmas,
but I guess they need him
in the office the day after, so.
That's so soon.
I know.
Actually, I have to admit,
I'm a little disappointed.
David said there was nothing
between you two,
but I kinda hoped there was.
I guess I let my imagination
run away with me.
Yeah, that's uh, that's funny.
Uh, you know what, Lily?
I actually have to
get back to the nursery.
Will you tell David and Gabby
I said goodbye?
Yeah, I'm sure they'll be
right back.
Blair's waiting for me, so.
Okay, see you tomorrow.
Uh, where's Angie?
Hey, you leaving?
Uh, I need to
get back to the nursery.
Blair's waiting for me.
I was hoping we could talk.
About your promotion?
How did you know about that?
Lily told me.
Congratulations, that's uh,
that's really great news.
- Actually, um-
- I'm sure you're ready
to get home,
back to your real life.
I'm sure Gabby's excited
to see her friends.
- Well, I...
- You know it's for the best.
I've spent way too much time
away from the nursery,
so, it's time I start focusing
on what really matters.
It's been really great
catching up with you,
but it's time we both get back
to our real lives.
Right, real life.
Tell Gabby
I'll see her tomorrow.
Angie...
Good luck tomorrow.
You, too.
David, is everything okay?
Of course.
I just didn't want to leave
all this with you to clean up.
I meant is everything okay
with you and Angie?
There is no me and Angie.
She has her store and her dad
here in Greenpine Grove.
And I have a promotion
and Gabby in Florida.
It's about time we all get back
to our real lives.
Real lives?
That's what she said.
David...
I better put this
back in the basement.
Hey, Lita, how are ya?
There we go.
Oop.
All right,
I think that's everything.
Hi.
Hi.
I just wanted to say it's been
fun competing against you.
Angie?
Hey, Gabby.
It's been fun being in this
competition with you, too.
Do you want to talk about it?
There's nothing to talk about.
I always knew he was planning on
going back to Florida.
Well, maybe there's more
to the story.
Well, if there was then
he would have told me himself.
I had to find out he was leaving
from his sister.
- Angie.
- Blair.
Please.
I just wanna
focus on the contest.
For my mom.
It's gonna look beautiful,
Angie.
Thank you.
I think it's exactly
what she would've wanted.
Attention, everyone.
Welcome to the 21st Annual
Greenpine Grove Town Square
Christmas Eve Festival of Lights
Christmas Tree
Decorating Finals!
Today's winning tree
will be featured in our annual
tree lighting tomorrow night
for Christmas Eve.
The theme for the final round
has been the same
since the very first
competition,
the meaning of Christmas.
And remember,
part of the judge's decision
is based on the votes of you,
the audience.
Contestants ready?
On your marks.
Get set.
Decorate!
Time.
Voting begins now.
We will announce the winners
at 5:00.
It's beautiful, Ang.
I couldn't have done it
without you.
Angie, Blair, my goodness.
Please tell me about your tree.
Well, my favorite memories
of Christmas are of my mom
baking, wrapping presents,
decorating.
She always made sure
everyone around her
had the best Christmas possible.
So, I wanted to decorate this
tree in her memory.
Roses were her favorite.
Honoring my mom
and what Christmas meant to her,
it's what Christmas means to me.
Well, I have to say,
you've outdone yourselves.
It's simply beautiful.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
David, Gabby,
another beautiful presentation.
Tell me about your tree.
Well, this Christmas was, uh...
different than the last
couple of years.
We decided we couldn't pick
just one thing
to represent
the meaning of Christmas.
So, we have ornaments
of everything
we did this Christmas.
Decorating the tree,
drinking hot chocolate,
and building a snowman.
Well, it is simply superb.
Beautifully done,
David and Gabby.
Thank you for your tree.
Thank you.
Let's have one more round of
applause for our finalists.
This has been
the toughest decision I've made
in my years as a judge.
It came down to the voters
and they had a clear favorite.
Can I have a drumroll, please?
The winners of the 21st Annual
Greenpine Grove Town Square
Christmas Eve Festival of Lights
Christmas Tree
Decorating Contest Finals
The Meaning of Christmas are...
Angie Waldron and Blair Baulin.
Oh, congratulations
Angie and Blair
on your beautiful tree
and on capturing
the meaning of Christmas.
Remember, the tree lighting is
tomorrow night at six o'clock.
We'll see you all there.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
I'm sure it was
a really close vote.
Congratulations, Angie.
Thanks, Gabby.
You know, meeting you
was the best part
of this whole experience.
Do you want to come
get hot chocolate with us?
Uh, you know what?
I actually have to be somewhere,
but you guys have fun, okay?
Gabby, I know if your mom
were here right now
she would be so proud
of your decorating.
Take good care of Geraldine,
okay?
Come here, Gabs.
I've got some good news.
What?
We're going back to Florida.
What?
I got a new job and school's
about to start again soon.
You get to see all your friends.
What's wrong, sweetie?
I thought you'd be excited.
What about Aunt Lily?
She'll come visit.
She's taking us
to the airport tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
We have to get back, Gabs.
I start my new job right away.
We can't leave tomorrow.
What about Angie?
We can't leave
without telling her goodbye.
- Gabby.
- What about the tree lighting?
You promised.
Okay.
We can stay
for the tree lighting, okay?
You can say goodbye to Angie.
It's gonna be for the best,
Gabs.
You'll see.
Everything all right,
sweetheart?
Yeah. Why do you ask?
Well, mainly because your
gingerbread house is lookin'
more like a
gingerbread pile.
Sorry,
I'm just a little distracted.
Would this have anything to do
with David?
I knew this Christmas
was going to be tough.
But then
David and Gabby came here,
and I just thought maybe...
And now I'm losing them, too.
Ang.
All I wanted
for Christmas this year
was to win that contest
and decorate the tree
in Mom's honor.
And you did.
So why does it feel like
something is still missing?
I don't know, Ang.
Dad, I miss Mom so much.
I do, too, sweetheart.
I do, too.
Hey, did I ever tell you
about our first Christmas
with your mom?
Well, your mom had
just started the nursery.
And I was trying to support us
as a new teacher.
Broke doesn't begin
to describe it.
But your mom wanted to make sure
that we had a perfect Christmas,
so, she splurged and bought a
turkey for Christmas dinner
with all the trimmings.
That sounds like Mom.
So, she was cooking
and I was on a ladder
trying to keep the star
on top of the tree.
Suddenly, I lost my balance.
Oh, I took the whole tree
down with me.
Broke half the ornaments
and crushed all the presents
underneath.
- Oh, no.
- Your mom rushed in
to help me up and didn't realize
she'd left the turkey
where our little dog, Nellie,
could reach it.
Did Nellie?
Oh, Nellie had the best
Christmas feast of her life.
And then your mom and I...
Your mom and I...
ended up having,
sharing a can of green beans
and some toast for dinner.
- Sounds awful.
- No.
It wasn't, darling. Not at all.
When I look back over
all the years
your mother and I
shared together,
all the Christmas dinners
she cooked,
the presents we gave each other,
that first Christmas
there with your mother
in front of our
ruined tree and no presents.
It's one of
my favorite memories of all.
I had your mother.
I had everything.
And your mom did so much
to make Christmas
special for us.
The baking,
the decorating, the gifts.
But Christmas isn't about the
way she did things.
It's about the why.
She did those things for us
because she loved us.
We don't have
your mother this year,
but the one thing we do have
is the love she gave us.
And that is something
that you'll keep forever.
I love you, sweetheart.
I love you, too, Dad.
Now get back to work.
Angie?
Blair, what are you doing here?
I could ask you the same thing.
I thought we were closed today.
I just wanted to come in
and get ahead on some things.
And get your mind
off of some others?
Angie, what happened?
Things were going so well
with you and David.
And he's leaving tonight.
He didn't tell me.
And I didn't tell him...
Tell him what?
It doesn't matter.
I have something for you.
- What is this?
- Present.
I was gonna wait and give it
to you after Christmas
when we reopened, but...
New aprons?
Oh, I'm gonna look good in this.
And it's so soft.
Thanks, Ang.
I still don't see what was
wrong with the old ones, but...
But maybe you were right.
Maybe I don't
have to do everything
exactly the way my mom did.
Maybe it's okay to let go of
some things.
As long as I hang on to
the ones that really matter.
Speaking of
the ones that matter.
Angie, you really need
to talk to David.
And why is that?
Because.
I don't know what to do with six
dozen sunflowers if you don't.
- What is this?
- I may have gotten in touch
with Morgan's Nursery
in North Dakota.
Pulled a few strings,
spent a small-to-medium fortune
on shipping.
And gotten you your sunflowers.
Blair.
I just know how much
it meant to you
and I just wanted to show you
how much you meant to me.
Okay, well,
this makes the aprons
look very sad in comparison.
Well, what are you waiting for?
Let's call David.
No.
What?
What do you say to one last
decorating adventure?
Where's Angie?
I don't know, sweetie.
Thank you all for coming this
evening for the tree lighting.
Before we begin,
our winner, Angie Waldron
would like to say a few words
about her tree.
Angie.
Thank you, everyone.
I uh,
I really appreciate your votes.
But I'm not so sure
I deserve them.
I lost my mom last year
and I wanted to decorate
this tree in her memory.
Roses were her favorite.
But I realized
I was missing something.
I've been so focused on
trying to hold on to her memory
that I almost lost sight
on what she loved most
about the season.
The way it
brings people together,
families and friends,
communities, strangers.
So today with the help
of a very special friend,
I redecorated the tree
to remember my mom the way
I think
she'd want to be remembered.
As somebody who knew Christmas
isn't about the way
you do things.
It's about the why.
Christmas is because of love
and love brings people together.
And sometimes it means giving up
what you thought you wanted
to make room
for something even better.
This is for you, Mom.
So I hope this tree
brings you all
as much joy as it brings me.
And I hope you remember
that this Christmas season
isn't just about joy and hope,
but it's about love.
Merry Christmas.
Very beautiful, honey.
I am so proud of you.
And I know your mother is, too.
Thanks, Dad.
I think real life
is waiting for you.
Thank you, Angie.
Mm-hmm. Of course, Gabby.
That was a nice speech.
I actually have one more.
David, for half of my life
you were my best friend.
You knew me better than anyone
and now you're back in my life.
And I don't want you to go.
I want you to stay here in
Greenpine Grove.
I know you have your life
back in Florida
and you're heading home soon,
but I...
Something tells me
we're already home.
What about your job?
I'll figure something out.
Keep working remotely.
Maybe you can hire me
at the nursery.
It doesn't matter where I am,
Angie.
Wherever it is, I just want to
be there with you.
Flowers.
Everything was beautiful.
Thank you for the flowers,
Angie.
Great.