The Holiday Junkie (2024) Movie Script
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!
Whoa!
Hello? Hi, Mr. Parker?
Good morning, I can't
wait to see you later today.
About that, uh, still wanted to
come to your Christmas thing,
but had some
last-minute business
with a ski resort in Jasper.
Headin' there now,
and for some reason I thought
it would be a good idea
to take the whole family.
Come on, guys, I'm on the phone!
Oh, uh, okay, but you still want
all the Holiday Junkie services?
You know, the full Kringle?
Yes, yes, of course.
A-and feel free to stay over
at the house if that's easier.
We should most likely be back
late tomorrow night.
Um, you can let yourself in,
I'll leave you a key.
- Gotta go.
- Oh, where is the key gonna be?
Hello?
This should get you started,
but heads up,
the lawn candy canes
are goin' fast,
so if you want to rent those,
let me know ASAP.
Yeah, I think once I see
the place,
I'll have a better idea
of what I need.
Oh, I know that look.
That's the I'm-overwhelmed
but-I'm-trying-hard
not-to-show-it look.
I just don't wanna let her down.
You'd never let her down.
So what's the big deal
with this c-client, anyway?
Uh, he's a venture capitalist.
Ah! Say no more.
Yeah, I just, I don't know,
if I wow him,
maybe it'll open doors to help
expanding the company?
- No pressure or anything?
- Nothing I can't handle.
Well, if anyone
can handle it, it's you.
But also,
I'm here if you need me.
You're the best.
Are you sure
you don't want me to come with?
Keep you company.
Karaoke carpool.
You know, as much as
I love hearing you sing off key,
I think I'm good.
He just lives in Holly Hill.
Oh, sounds quaint.
I think I just wanna be alone
this Christmas.
You know,
with everything going on.
I totally get it.
Drive safe, okay?
Promise.
Mwah! I'll bring the rest later.
Thank you.
Call mom.
You've reached Mimi,
the Holiday Junkie,
here to make every holiday
more magical than the last.
Please leave a message
after the beep.
Hey, mom, it's me.
Uh, I'm heading
to the Parker residence.
All the trees
should be delivered today.
I hope I got enough.
I really need
for this to go well.
Okay, um, talk soon.
I love you.
All right, I'm off.
Text me when you
get there. Bye!
Whoa!
- Welcome.
- Hi.
- I love your decorations.
- Aw!
Well, all the credit
goes to my wife, Sarah.
She starts putting it up right
after Halloween.
Well, I start earlier,
but he makes such a fuss.
I am just of the viewpoint
that Thanksgiving deserves
its own time to shine.
You know what?
One year, my mom
put up Christmas decorations
in July, so...
it can never be too early.
Oh, a woman after my own heart.
What can we get you?
I think I have to try
the famous peppermint latte.
The sign intrigued me.
See, hon? The sign works.
You're in for a treat. We make
our own peppermint syrup.
Oh, well, get it with
an extra pump of peppermint.
He never puts enough in.
She has an insane sweet tooth.
It's actually quite alarming.
Uh, I trust anyone who puts
their decorations up
after Halloween.
So, an extra pump, please.
So, how early
did she start this year?
- What's that?
- Your mom, with decorating?
Oh, uh, this year,
it's different.
Oh.
Okay.
Now, be honest.
If it's too sweet,
I can make another one.
You steered me right.
It's delightful.
Girl's got good taste.
Well, first one's on the house.
Oh, thank you.
I-I guess I should be going.
Merry Christmas.
- Oh, merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas to you.
You can't give
everything away for free.
She liked my decorations.
Hello?
Mr. Parker, it's Andie.
Uh, Mr. Parker, di-did you
guys not leave yet?
What the hell?
I'm sorry, are you okay?
I didn't know anyone was there.
- Who are you?
- I'm Mason. And you are?
Trying to figure out
what's going on.
Are you with that guy Andie
that's supposed to be coming
to hang the Christmas lights?
I am Andie.
And it's a lot more than
just hanging lights.
The Parkers hired me
as their Holiday Junkie.
I'm sorry, their what?
I'm a professional
holiday magic maker.
Oh, you're serious?
Yes, I'm...
Yes, I'm serious.
Uh, my company,
we, we help decorate
and plan people's itineraries
for their holidays.
Oh!
I didn't realize
that was a thing.
I-I still don't know
what you're doing here.
I'm the house manager.
Oh, wait, you're serious?
What does a house manager do?
Everything, upkeep, repairs,
and when Bruce leaves town,
I house-sit.
Everything except putting up
the Christmas decorations?
Yeah, Christmas
isn't really my thing.
That's probably
why he called you.
I really wish he would
have told me you'd be here.
Don't worry, I got plenty
to get done around here.
I'm not gonna get in your way
while you do whatever
it is that you do.
Work.
Right. Work.
Thank you.
Okay.
Okay.
So you do this all by yourself?
Uh, pretty much.
We do hire people
for certain tasks,
but my mom's been great
about finding...
the best vendors over the years.
Oh, you work with your mom?
She started the business
when I was a kid
and I joined her
a few years ago.
It's just weird that people
would hire someone
to plan their entire Christmas.
You'd think you could just put
up a tree and call it a day.
Mm, I think most people want
a little more Christmas
cheer than that.
No, they want reassurance
that pain doesn't exist
at Christmas.
Wow, who climbed up
your chimney?
I'm just bein' honest.
It's widely known that Christmas
is the most stressful time
of the year for most people.
Yeah, I was just really hoping
to be alone this Christmas.
Same.
Mason! It's us!
- Oh, hello again.
- Hi.
- Are you visiting the Parkers?
- Oh, not visiting.
They hired me to plan
their holiday.
I'm Andie.
We didn't officially meet.
- Hi. Hi.
- Nice to meet you.
Hi. Well, we heard
Mason was house-sitting,
so we thought we'd stop by,
drop off a little extra pie.
I knew I smelled
somethin' delicious.
You two are my favorite.
- Oh...
- Aw, that's really nice.
Well, we know how hard
this time of year can be
with everything that happened.
Oh, how is that awning holding
up after last week's rain?
Well, so far so good,
thanks to you.
Mason, re-did our deck
last summer.
- Wonderful contractor.
- Yeah.
Oh, so he's not just
a house manager?
Um, a man of many talents.
Just not Christmas.
Christmas isn't really a talent.
Uh, wait till
you see what I can do with it.
What exactly
does a Christmas planner do?
Didn't know you could hire
someone to do it for you.
Well, I usually decorate
for a few days
and then I help the family plan
an itinerary for the holiday.
Oh, well, we're with
the community club,
so every year we put on
the Holly Hill Holiday Hop
at our cafe downstairs.
Say that five times fast.
Holly Hill Holiday Hop,
Holly Hill Holiday Hop,
Holly Hill Holiday Hop.
It's a fun party.
O-oh, you should add that
to the Parker's schedule.
Absolutely.
So I'm sure that you two
have a lot to do,
so we'll leave you to it.
Come on, Jerry.
- Bye.
- Buh-bye.
- Bye.
- Thanks for stopping by.
And thank you again for the pie.
You're welcome.
It really does smell good.
Yes, I'm really gonna enjoy it.
Okay.
What are you
doodlin' over there?
Uh, I am not doodling.
I like to visualize
a plan for each room.
Does Christmas decoration
placement
really need
to be that thought out?
Mm, did you have a blueprint
when you built
Sarah and Jerry's deck?
Well, sure,
but tha-that's different.
No, you had a plan in your head
and you brought it to life.
How is that any different?
Ooh. Ah, it's my tree guy.
Hi, Bill.
Are you on your way?
What? It's 45 minutes,
an hour in traffic.
Okay, but I ordered them
a while ago.
Wow. Um... fine.
I will get them somewhere else.
Oh, uh, most people
don't chomp them like that
unless you want to chip a tooth.
Are you having
a Christmas emergency?
Haha, very funny, but yes.
Actually, our tree vendor
won't deliver this far.
Huh, if only there were lots
of places
that sold Christmas trees
in December.
You don't get it.
He is the best of the best.
The freshest pines.
So have your mom
call someone else.
My mom?
Yeah, didn't you say you
ran the company together
and she's great
at finding vendors?
Uh, yeah, she, sh-she can't.
I mean, I haven't
been there in a while,
but there's a great little
tree lot in Holly Hill.
Okay, do they deliver? 'Cause
I can't fit them in my car.
We can take my truck.
Whoa, Mr. I-Hate-Christmas?
Oh. Don't tell Jerry.
Okay, I think
I'm already addicted.
Can I have two peppermint
lattes, please?
Oh, one for you
and one for Mason?
Yeah, he's helping me
with the Christmas trees.
Wow, Christmas trees.
Yeah, it's gonna look
amazing in the house.
Oh, no, I meant more like,
"Wow, Mason's helping
with Christmas stuff."
He wouldn't do that
with just anyone.
Good to know.
I guess I didn't realize
that you were gonna buy up
the entire lot.
Yeah, you can never
have too many.
Mason's truck filled
with Christmas trees.
I didn't think
I was gonna see that
- on my dance card this year.
- No.
Uh, these trees are not for me.
Vacuuming up pine needles
is not my idea of a good time.
Well, the good ones don't shed.
- Are you going to introduce us?
- Yes, this is Andie.
She does this professionally.
- Darren. Uh, uh, wait.
- Hi.
I'm sorry, uh,
does what professionally?
Uh, Christmas planner.
The Parkers hired me.
- Ooh, okay, good, 'cause...
- Oh.
I was like, has
it gotten that bad for you?
It's funny.
Mason has
the greatest Christmas stories.
I'm sure...
Okay, guys.
- No, no.
- Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah.
You didn't tell her?
Okay, we're 12.
He's playing Joseph
in the Nativity.
And he's so nervous the night
before, cannot sleep a wink.
Right, so he drinks
all those sodas?
All these sodas
to get his energy up.
And that was...
So he's on stage.
Now he has to go behind,
uh, the, uh, manger
- because he's pissed himself.
- Pissed himself.
Ew!
Like the best.
Yep, still funny.
No, I hadn't told her that story
because nobody needs
to hear that story.
- I think it's a good one.
- Yeah.
So he didn't always
hate Christmas?
Uh, no, no, no.
He, he loved Christmas.
Really?
Look, we really gotta get goin'.
- Oh, okay.
- Okay. Yes.
Uh, I will let you two
go do your thing.
- Yes, professionally.
- Yeah.
Yes.
- All right, bye.
- Oh, nice to meet you.
- Okay.
- Bye.
- Thanks.
- They're a really cute couple.
Yeah, I've known them
a long time.
They're high school sweethearts.
That's romantic.
Yeah.
Okay.
Yeah, wow.
Twelve trees.
- We did it.
- A tree in every room.
- So what now?
- Uh, it's late.
I'm just gonna head out.
Thank you for helping.
Christmas tree crisis averted.
Yeah, it's no problem.
It's a lot to take on solo.
Yeah, I don't really
have a choice.
My mom died.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I just...
Well, the way you talked
about her, I-I just...
- I'm so sorry.
- Thanks.
That must be hard.
I'm gonna see you tomorrow.
Goodnight, Miss Holiday Junkie.
Goodnight, Ebenezer.
Oh, I didn't wake you, did I?
You didn't,
but the blaring Christmas music
may have had something
to do with it.
Oh. Oh!
Wow! Sorry.
Uh, I was just trying
to get a-a jump start.
You know, music is
the best part of decorating.
- Really sets the mood.
- Yeah.
Looks like Santa's workshop
blew up in here.
Aw, thank you.
Whoa! Oh!
Whoa!
You know, I think you'd
have better luck
if you screwed that thing in.
- I'll go get my tools.
- Good idea.
But this doesn't mean
that I'm helping
- with the rest of the Christmas.
- Oh! Of course.
We would not want you going
against your holiday values.
Wow.
All right, mistletoe is secure.
I never got the appeal
of these tiny little towns.
When I was growing up,
my mom and I would fantasize
about waking up small enough
to live in a Christmas village.
Why?
Just to be in a place
full of magic.
Mm, bakery's always full,
the skater's always on the lake,
the store's always lit up.
Little frozen plastic people
screaming,
"Help! I can't move my hand!"
Oh, please be careful
with Frederick.
- Frederick?
- Yeah.
My mom liked to name
all the people.
She sounds
like quite the character.
She was.
From the minute that I was born,
she looked for ways
to celebrate each day.
And not just the holidays.
I mean, she would...
take me out of school
on a random day
just to play hooky
and have ice cream.
That's a good memory.
I wish my parents had done that.
Oh, what do we have here?
Uh, they're cinnamon rolls.
Are they? Shouldn't
cinnamon rolls be browned?
Well... Okay, so
baking is not my strong suit.
It's more about the smell. It's
another thing my mom taught me.
Look, the Parkers are coming
home tonight,
and so I want the house to smell
all Christmassy
when they walk in.
You know, they make sprays now
that do the exact same thing.
- Besides, didn't Bruce text you?
- Text me about what?
The resort's having more issues
than anticipated.
They're not gonna be back
till at least Wednesday now.
- Wednesday?
- Yeah.
Don't worry,
these will not go to waste.
Yeah, but so much of what
I have planned for them
involves them actually
being here.
And-and they will be, eventually.
Uh, I gotta go.
Uh, where are you off to?
Uh, some errands.
Thanks again
for the cinnamon rolls.
Yeah.
- Hey. There he is.
- Hey.
I didn't think you'd be asking
for your nail gun back
anytime soon.
Oh, and funny enough,
I still haven't gotten around
to fixing the patio deck, so...
- Why does that not surprise me?
- Uh, so what's goin' on?
Haven't seen you here
in a while.
Yeah, I just figured I'd get
back to fixin' it up.
Or could it be the influence
of a very hot Christmas planner?
Ah... It just felt
like the right time.
Oh, okay. Sure.
Tell me you brought
the air compressor.
- The who now?
- The, the thing that...
goes in...
Oh, okay. See, this is...
I was like,
why isn't it going...
Gonna need it, yeah.
Okay, that's what I forgot.
- I'll go get it.
- All right.
Okay, so what's more
the vibe we're going for?
A giant Nutcracker
or Five Foot Santa?
Well, this is where I would
usually ask the Parker kids,
what do you prefer?
But I can't do that
because they're not here.
And you're worried if Mr. Parker
can't see you do your thing,
then there goes your shot
for a new investor?
What if this is a sign
that the company
is exactly as it should be
and the way my mom wanted it?
How's everything else going?
Like the house manager
that hates Christmas?
He's snarky. He is annoying.
And he's here.
Oh, my!
Is Buddy the Elf havin'
a garage sale?
This is, uh...
This is a lot.
You must be Mason.
Uh, this is
my best friend, Riley.
Nice to meet you. Sweet truck.
- I like the company name.
- Thanks.
It's a family company.
Grandpa was hilarious.
Uh, those reindeer,
do they leave lawn divots?
Uh, no. No, not ours. Mm-mm.
Well, all right.
It was nice meeting you.
Nice to meet you, too.
What?
Convenient that you just
happened to forget to mention
the annoying house manager
is very cute?
- What? You think he's cute?
- I'm gay, not blind.
Uh, literally
the last thing on my mind.
Why?
'Cause I obviously
have a lot going on.
Uh-huh.
Fine.
But admit it, he's cute.
Ish.
- Ish.
- Ish.
Get out of here.
It's me!
Hi, Sarah.
I thought today's leftover pie
would, uh, be put
to good use over here.
Oh, my, you are a godsend.
Oh, um, no, actually,
this is for Andie.
- Oh.
- Oh. Well...
- That's really sweet of you.
- Wow.
Look at this. I-it's amazing.
Thanks. Do you
want to go see the rest?
Another time.
I have to get to a meeting.
Our Holiday Hop planner
Melinda had a family emergency
and had to leave town,
and we're scrambling
to try and find someone
who would take over.
Oh, I'll do it.
I mean, that's exactly
what we do.
Uh, I do.
Really? Y-you'd want to?
Yeah, are you sure
that you want to take
- all that on right now?
- Yeah, of course.
- Why wouldn't I?
- Okay. If you say so.
I mean, the Parkers
are not even here yet, so...
Well, there's a committee
that I'd have to run it by,
but everything I've seen here,
I know we'd be in good hands.
Just let me know.
I will. All right. Talk soon.
Okay.
This really does smell good.
I'm gonna take this home.
- Oh, you're leavin'?
- Well, yeah.
I mean, there's a lot to do
tomorrow especially now.
Right, but it's, it's late.
With everything goin' on,
you should just crash here.
I'm just throwing it out there.
There's-there's plenty of room.
Uh, Bruce did say
that I could stay any time.
- That does smell good.
- Yeah, and I'm gonna enjoy it.
Touch.
Please leave
a message after the beep.
Hey, Mom.
The Christmas village
is all set up.
I, um... told the house manager,
Mason, about Frederick.
Oh, man, you would have loved
decorating this house.
It's weird
because I... keep thinking
you're gonna walk through
the front door, you know,
with, like...
an extra big wreath or...
more ornaments.
Okay, more later.
Thought you might
need some towels.
- Oh, thanks for that.
- Yeah.
And the thermostat's
right down the hall
in case it gets too cold.
And the hot water in the shower
sometimes takes a minute.
I'm still workin'
on tryin' to fix it.
Thanks for the heads up.
Yeah.
Uh, anything else?
- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
So I read that
the first Holly Hills Hop
happened in 1952.
So I thought we could
do a vintage vibe.
Uh, toy soldiers, retro signs,
large nutcrackers,
and a big red vintage sleigh.
The Hop is on December 23rd.
That's six days from now.
You sure you could pull
all that together by then?
Oh, I'm more than sure.
I learned from the best.
Well, this sounds
like a no-brainer.
All in favor of Andie taking
over the holiday planning,
raise your hands.
Well, it's settled then.
Uh, meeting adjourned.
- Great.
- I know.
- I can't believe it.
- Sit, sit, sit, sit.
Ah, I'm so excited!
So I saw you signing the Parkers
up for six dozen cookies
for the cookie swap
this afternoon.
- Are they back in town?
- I think...
I did that before
they got delayed.
I might be able
to move things around.
Nope. You know what?
I don't want them
to appear flaky,
so I'll take care of it.
Are you sure? That's a lot
of cookies for one person.
Well, maybe Mason could help.
No, he seems very
anti-all-things-Christmas.
Well, yeah. Can't blame
him after what happened.
What happened?
Well, he had kind of a rough go
of it last Christmas.
Uh, rough might be
an understatement. If...
What?
Well, it's one of those things
that you really
should hear from him.
Yeah, true.
Knowing Mason, he wouldn't
want us talking about it.
Okay. I'm gonna respect that.
Um, I should get baking.
Yeah. Thanks again.
Good luck.
- Oh, she's so perfect for him.
- I know.
I just wish he would get out
of his own way.
I know.
You know, I think you might
be going a bit overboard
on this whole getting-the-house
to-smell-like-baked-goods thing.
You do remember
they're not coming back
until Wednesday, right?
Oh, I remember,
but I signed them up
for the cookie swap today, and
I have to make six dozen cookies
in three hours.
So just go to the store
and buy some ready-made.
That would be a crime against
Christmas, and I can handle it.
All of it.
No problem.
- I guess I need an apron.
- Oh...
Thank you.
What?
It's one of the perks
of making cookies.
Mm, it's dangerous.
Why? Because of salmonella?
No, because once you start,
you can't stop.
Where's the frosting?
Here, I just started mixin' it
right there.
You know, you're not
half bad at this.
You've done this before?
I used to bake Christmas cookies
with my grandma.
- Once upon a time.
- Yes!
There it is, a happy
Christmas memory
underneath all that cynicism.
For sure.
Back when I was a kid,
Christmas felt...
Magical?
Something like that.
And now it doesn't?
Precisely.
And that's because...?
How many cups of sugar
in this next batch?
Whoa. Did you sketch these?
Yeah.
They're really good.
Some of these look better
than what you have up.
I think that's a compliment?
It is, I mean, here I thought
you were just some
decorator planner person.
Well, I like all of that stuff.
But that was always more
my mom's forte.
I'm more into creative
and designing.
So why don't you
do more of that?
Okay, I'm gonna
answer your question,
but every time
that I ask you one,
you avoid it like the plague.
I was just admiring your work.
Yeah...
My dream for the Holiday Junkie
is to become a consumer brand,
make Holiday products.
So you should go for it.
You're really talented.
What about you?
What's your dream?
Not burning
this batch of cookies.
Mmm.
- Oh, yeah. Okay.
- Oven mitt.
Yep. That's, yeah, okay.
I mean, I think that
the vanilla caramel ones
are clearly the best.
Oh, I don't know. Have you
had this snickerdoodle?
- Which one is that? Oh.
- This one.
Oh, my. Oh, yeah, you might be
right. That just took the lead.
The snow is a nice touch.
Well, you know,
I called my snow guy
'cause I wanted to
spread some magic.
Of course you have a snow guy.
Stop...
I can't believe I've never
been to this before.
It's really a wonderful concept.
I give you cookies,
you give me cookies.
I'm sorry. Did you just
like a Christmas activity?
Guys, did you hear that?
He loves the Christmas.
Okay, let's not get ahead
of ourselves. It's sugar.
Sugar's pure dopamine.
Could be any time of the year,
and I would enjoy it.
Well, I'm having a great time.
I used to wanna run
my own construction business.
Wait, what?
Where did that come from?
My dream.
You asked me earlier
and I never answered you.
Oh, so why used to?
Just kinda lost the motivation.
Mmm. That can happen.
I feel like it's creeping back.
Ah, nothing better than
being a kid at Christmas.
And that was my other dream.
Always wanted to have kids.
Big family.
Oh, you know, if you have kids,
you're gonna need to be
all in on Christmas.
Oh, for them I would.
I'd even put on one of those
Santa outfits.
I cannot picture you
in a Santa suit.
Why? Can't Santa be fit?
That is what it's all about.
Christmas spirit.
Got to hand it to you,
the kids are loving that snow.
God, I love it here.
My mom would have
loved it here too.
What are you doing later?
I know a place that
has real Christmas spirits.
Okay.
Hey, there they are.
Mr. I'm-always-busy.
Sit, please.
- Next round's on me.
- Yes.
So, uh, you know, there's
a little chubby version of me,
right, in, uh, feeding pajamas,
running downstairs
Christmas morning
and, and I still, I see
this in slow motion
'cause it was
so hard to deal with.
I look... nothing. Nothing.
Trees barren, uh, no gifts.
Stockings are empty, zilch.
And I'm like,
"Mom, Santa forgot us."
And she goes,
"No, Darren, look, TV's gone.
Stereo's gone."
She goes, "Forget Santa,
we've got robbed."
This is awful. Did they ever
catch the person that did it?
No. Never found
anybody who did it.
And I was crushed.
It was the worst.
Babe, you know,
I easily have that beat.
Yes, that's true.
Oh, gee.
The first Christmas after
I got my driver's license.
Oh, boy.
I'm backing out of the garage
and I feel... a bump.
Ugh.
- What? Tell 'em. Just say it
- I can't.
You can't. Okay. Okay.
Um, my beautiful wife
and a certain reindeer
have something in common.
Uh, Wendy ran over
her grandmother.
Yeah, I know it sounds terrible,
but it was a light tap,
and she suffered
some minor bruising,
and she fully healed after
a year of physical therapy.
So bad. So bad.
Okay, uh, there's
one mozzarella stick left.
Let's do this.
Whoever, um, has
the worst Christmas story
- gets the mozzarella stick.
- Oh, come on.
You guys really wanna
play that game with me?
Yes.
But yeah, I mean,
I-I don't know your story.
Oh, forget it. These... these
two don't wanna hear it again.
No. But we're
playing a game so...
How about you? What do you got?
You in the running?
I mean, I think I would
win in a landslide,
but I don't know yours.
Oh, yeah? Okay.
- Yeah. Let's hear it.
- Okay. Um...
Well, last November, my mom
was diagnosed with cancer.
Um, she didn't
wanna do treatment
because it was Christmas time,
and that was
her favorite time of year
and we had a lot
of jobs lined up.
We didn't always see eye to eye
on the future of the company.
Uh, so when I got
the chance to go to Philly
and interview for
this product design position,
it caused an argument.
I went to Philly just a few days
before Christmas, and...
as I was going
into the interview,
Riley called and said that
my mom had collapsed.
By the time I got back,
she had passed.
I never got to say goodbye.
My best friend was gone and I...
I never got to say goodbye.
- Andie, I'm so sorry.
- Oh, that must've been so hard.
Yes. Here, take
the mozzarella stick.
Yes, winner
of the cheese right there.
No, I-I don't...
I still don't know your story.
No, trust me. Trust me, you win.
Please...
I wanna know. Please.
Uh, last year I was engaged
to the love of my life.
Or rather who I thought
was the love of my life.
And, uh... I saw our future
together clear as day.
She was, she was an art curator.
She was gonna open
a gallery in town.
I'd keep building houses
working for her dad's
construction company
and we were gonna live
happily ever after.
Uh, she wanted
a Christmas time wedding...
uh, and I loved the idea.
But a few days before...
she blindsided me
and just called it off.
She said she wanted to...
live abroad
and travel the world,
and she knew that
I wanted to stay here.
Um, we weren't in love,
we were in comfort.
Mm.
That's how she phrased it.
And that was it. That was it.
Just like that,
everything that I knew
and everything I thought
my life was gonna be
was... was gone.
No wonder you hate Christmas.
Okay, as sad as Mason's
story is, and believe me,
we were there, I think
Andie's the clear winner.
I-I agree.
Dead mom trump's fianc with
cold feet.
That's, the mozzarella stick
is yours.
You know what?
They're both broken hearts,
just different kinds.
- To horrible Christmases...
- Mmm.
Okay? May they remind us to
really enjoy the good ones.
- Hear, hear.
- Cheers. Cheers.
Cheers.
On the house.
- My special recipe.
- Oh, thank you.
This looks great.
And thank you for helping
with the new order for the Hop.
Hey, as long as you're
the Holiday Junkie...
- I will be your dealer.
- Aw!
You seem in a good mood.
Yeah, the Parkers
are coming home,
I have all these new ideas
I'm excited about.
Letting your creative flag fly.
And maybe with some
of these new ideas,
you can finally get the Holiday
Junkie up on the socials.
I will figure out
the new direction
and then look into it.
I'm just saying, after I started
one for Prop and Lock,
we tripled our sales.
Wasn't it that I was
gonna get on social media
and you were gonna get on some
dating apps? How's that going?
- Touch.
- Mm-hmm.
Speaking of dating, how's Mason?
Um, I did go out with he
and his friends last night.
- What is that?
- That is you burying the lead.
No wonder you're
in such a good mood.
I can't even remember
the last time you went out.
I found out that his fianc
called off
their Christmas wedding
only a few days before.
That's why he's such
a Grinch about it all.
- Oh, that's so sad.
- It really is.
Although it was nice to
see him like that.
Sensitive and... really cute.
- I knew it.
- What?
That you thought he was cute.
Oh, I love that that's what
you got from all of that.
Oh. Oh, you've got it bad.
Shush.
I was just thinking
this room could use
some more poinsettias.
Oh, when the Parkers walk in
I want their jaws to drop.
Yeah, mission accomplished.
Some bad news, though.
The blizzard's gonna hit
the Rockies, and there's no way
the Parkers are
flying out tomorrow night.
What? I... They have to be here
for all of their stuff.
But don't worry.
You're still gonna get paid.
You've obviously
gone above and beyond.
- It's not about that.
- Then what is it?
I need him to see
all that the company is.
He still will.
- More cinnamon rolls?
- Those are for you.
For me? Why?
I was gonna ask if I could
borrow your truck.
Oh, I'm a little weird about
other people driving my truck.
Oh, you're weird about
a lot of things.
But I could give you a ride.
Okay, but I'm gonna have to
stop by my apartment after.
Well, you made me cinnamon
rolls, seems like a fair trade.
Someone getting
his Christmas spirit back.
- Don't jinx it.
- Sorry.
So this is where you live?
I'm shocked at the lack
of holiday decorations.
Um, they're everywhere.
No, I mean none are up
and on display.
Are you wanting
to help me decorate?
That's a no.
You know, most people keep food
in their cupboard.
Haven't you learned
that I'm not most people?
I am starting to catch on.
- What about those boxes there?
- Oh, those are my mom's.
I-I just can't go through them
every time I do a breakdown
and just doesn't feel like
something I should do alone.
Like this.
Looks like a sweet
little cake topper
but she would put
it on every cake,
even the ones not at Christmas.
It's actually very similar
to one that I picked out
for my wedding cake.
Oh, you helped
with the planning?
- Yeah.
- I'm sorry, I-I didn't mean to.
No... it's fine. I'm fine.
- Did you grieve?
- Grieve? The wedding?
No. No one died.
No, but the life
that you thought
you were signing up for did
and that's a loss.
I don't know, I
just tried my best to keep busy
and not think about her
all the time.
Did that work?
No.
It would actually
just hit me harder
when I least expected it.
That's grief.
Uh, the one thing people
didn't tell me about grief
is that it doesn't fade. It just
comes and goes as it pleases.
One day you're walking down
the street and you see a car
the same color as hers and...
just wanna crawl into a ball.
Or a song comes on the radio
that reminds you of that person
and instead of feeling happy,
you feel like...
somebody knocked
the wind out of you.
Or a commercial comes on TV
with a single mother
and there goes
the rest of that day.
And you want the rest
of the world to stop, too.
Yeah, because how comes
s-something that overtakes you
with such force... not
be felt by everyone else?
I guess grief is the one thing
that Christmas can't fix.
What's this?
Oh, uh, it's a prototype for,
uh, Holiday Junkie calendar.
These all your designs?
Yeah, I was gonna use it for
that interview.
I really like it.
I will make you one.
Thanks.
Look Out! Spider!
Oh, wow, this, uh, guessin'
this goes in a Halloween box?
I inherited
my mom's decorations.
They need more storage.
Well, you know, you
could demo this wall,
extend this out and build
a whole storage closet
for all your decorations.
What?
You light up when you go
into contractor mode.
I miss it I guess.
Making things exist
that weren't there before.
Yeah, taking your imagination
and making it tangible.
Exactly.
Uh... our food is here.
I put those boxes away
in the closet where you said.
I found this on the shelf.
You wanna put it under the tree?
Uh, no, no.
This is the,
this is the last present
my mom was gonna give me.
Um, I found it under
her tree after she passed.
Oh, and you never
wanted to open it?
I can't.
I-I mean I can't,
and if I do, it's...
the last gift she was
ever gonna give me.
There's no way this
will be the last gift
your mom ever gives you.
Think about all the things that
she taught you
and instilled in you...
the memories that she gave you.
Those things are gonna continue
to pop up again and again
for the rest of your life.
Right?
And besides,
she wanted you to have that.
Okay.
Okay.
- Oh. That's...
- Oh, it's hideous.
It's really not cute.
No.
Was that a thing with you two?
Ugly Christmas sweaters?
- No. No!
- No?
Oh, I thought it was gonna
be profound and comforting.
Somehow it's kinda perfect.
- Is it?
- Yeah.
I think it looks
really good on you.
Riley?
You texted "Code Red"
and fell asleep?
You cannot keep me
hanging like this.
I am so glad that
I gave you that key.
What happened?
We're gonna need coffee first.
Then what?
Then he said that he had
to take care of some things,
and I'm here
telling you about it.
- You-you just took off?
- Well, it's not like I bolted.
Actually, yeah, I kinda
bolted, uh, but I just...
I just felt like I had
to go clear my head.
Was it a onetime thing?
Do I want it to happen again?
Does he want it to happen again?
Yes, I want it to happen again,
but I just have
this voice inside
telling me that "you can't."
Right? It's scary, the idea of
getting close to someone again.
You remember what
happened last time.
Don't overthink it.
You're two hot single people
whose insane sexual tension
finally found an outlet.
Just see what happens.
But what if we're not on
the same page?
That's just fear.
Crappy, evil, can't let
it get in the way, fear.
Just embrace the fact you
finally have room in your life
for a hunky house manager.
Wait, what do you mean room?
Well, you and your mom were
always together.
You-you were kind
of a package deal,
but now you have
space in your life for new.
So just see what happens.
So maybe it's not an all
or nothing thing, right?
You just met her.
So it's not either total
heartbreak or bonded for life.
Just take it one day at a time.
Yeah, one day at a time.
I can do that.
I'm gonna see what happens.
- Take it one day at a time.
- Mm-hmm.
Hey, mom.
There's so much going on
I wish I could tell you about.
I miss you.
Is everything okay?
Oh.
My mom passed away and
I still leave her voicemails.
- Oh.
- I know.
Crazy, right?
Well, when my mom died,
I wrote her a letter every day.
Sometimes I still do.
Trust me, it's not crazy.
Hey, I didn't hear you come in.
Hi. Hi. Um...
Wendy, uh, dropped
off some stuff for the Hop
and I'm sorry, I took up
the whole table.
Yeah, no problem.
What are you working on?
The Historical Society found
some photos from past Hops.
I thought that I would
build a cupid Christmas tree
and use photos new and old.
Yeah, these outfits
really are something.
Oh, they inspire you
on what you're gonna wear?
You think I should go?
No, I'm doing all this
so that nobody goes.
I'll see what I can do.
So did you, uh,
take care of everything
that you needed
to do this morning?
Everything... Yes, I did.
I'm sorry for leaving like that.
- No, I'm sorry if I scared you.
- No, not at all.
I-I just have
a lot going on up here.
Oh, same.
I had an amazing time.
I just wouldn't want to jump
into anything too big.
I don't even know that
I could jump right now.
Exactly.
- Okay, so we're good.
- All good.
Okay. Um, well, I'm off.
Oh. Run errands.
Uh, just take care
of some personal things.
Um, you would tell me if you
were in the mafia, right?
I most certainly would not.
Oh!
- Andie?
- Uh...
Why be so secretive
about a construction job?
Did you follow me here?
I'm sorry, my curiosity
got the best of me.
It's not a secret. It's... it's
just not that big of a thing.
I bought the store
a couple of years ago,
got a good price on it 'cause it
obviously needs a lot of work.
Why would you want a store?
It was a surprise for my ex.
- Oh.
- Yeah.
Uh, I was hoping
she'd be able to open up
her own gallery here.
Maybe she wouldn't constantly
feel the itch to move away.
Guessing that didn't go as
planned.
You know, to be honest,
I never even got a chance
to show it to her.
I never even told her about it.
I'm sorry.
Yeah, she moved away
right after the wedding...
or lack of a wedding.
And... much like
your mom's boxes,
I just let it sit here,
unable to do anything with it.
Well, at least
you're getting back at it.
That's good.
It's a great space.
Yeah, it is, and lately
I've just felt inspired
to start fixing it up again.
- Oh... Of course.
- What's, what's that?
I bought tickets for the Parkers
to see the Main Street
Do-Wop singers.
They're literally
missing everything
that I planned for them.
- So why don't we go together?
- Really? You would go to that?
Yeah. I mean, it's not
a sing along, right?
You just go and
you watch other people sing.
Yeah. No, there's
no vocal warm-ups.
Yeah.
Let's do it. It'll be fun.
Okay.
Okay, be honest,
how do you think I would
look at one of those outfits?
Oh, silly but very cute.
Oh, Andie and Mason. Hi.
- Hi.
- Hi.
I didn't know
you guys had a stand here.
- Yeah.
- Oh, the Main Street Do-Wop?
It's my favorite.
I auditioned for them once,
but they have this weird rule
about being tone deaf.
Yeah, it doesn't stop him from
singing in the shower, though.
I'm surprised you haven't
heard it from next door.
Oh, I always just thought
something was wrong
with your cat.
- Oh!
- Oh, okay. Ha-ha.
It's not that bad.
- Yeah, well...
- Uh...
Uh, two peppermint
lattes, please.
Okay, coming right up.
So glad to finally
have you back on board
with Christmas, Mason.
Yeah, something about
it feels different this year.
Uh, Sarah, I wanted to
ask you something.
Have you ever heard
of a hot chocolate bomb?
- No.
- It's a chocolate ball
with marshmallows inside.
You put it in steamed
milk and it's magic.
That sounds genius.
I was thinking that we could
take your peppermint lattes
and put them into
a bomb for the Hop.
Even more genius.
Oh, how do you do that?
- She's very special.
- Can't argue with that.
Okay, so you told me about
your worst Christmas.
- Now tell me your best.
- My best Christmas?
I never really thought about it.
Well, just try, think of the
first great memory that pops up.
Well, when I was seven, I was
really into building
these model car kits,
and more than anything,
I wanted the 1978
Falcon Mach II sports car.
But it was super expensive
and really hard to find.
And so I did what
any kid would do.
- You saved your allowance?
- Nope.
I asked Santa and
he came through.
And I just remember spending
that entire Christmas break
building that thing with
my dad, and it was the best.
You still have it?
Sadly, no. We, uh, we moved
a few times and it got lost.
Well, it was still
a part of a great memory.
See? Christmas can be good.
Yeah.
- Like this Christmas.
- Yeah, like this one.
Well, Jerry's finishing up
in the basement.
He'll give you a hand.
You know, that space is so big,
when he gets it all cleared out,
there'll be plenty of room in
case anybody wants to dance.
Whoa, in case they wanna
dance? They better dance.
It's in the name.
And I made a Do-Wop playlist.
Oh, well, don't worry,
I'll get my boogie on.
Oh, excuse me.
You know all that looks so good.
You are really going
all above and beyond.
Well, I learned that part
from my mom.
Always make things
the most magical.
For her, that meant
the best fenders
and the brightest lights.
And for you?
Uh, I want the Holiday Junkie
to be a consumer brand,
to create and design things
that make magic for people.
Well, if I've learned anything
from owning a small business,
it's go all in
for what excites you.
Yeah, that's the plan. But...
But what?
I get this tinge of guilt
every time I think about
changing the company
from the way my mom made it.
Well, that's understandable.
But trust me when I say
that at the end of the day,
no matter what, moms just
want their kids to be happy.
- Do you have kids?
- A son.
Uh, but he lives across country
with his wife and children.
That must be hard.
Well, we visit and he visits,
but sometimes I think
that maybe if Jerry and I
hadn't pushed him so hard
to take over the cafe
that he wouldn't have fled
in protest.
Mmm. Not his thing.
No, and I realized that
too late, but I loved him
and I wanted to hold on
as long as possible.
Moms do that, hold on too long.
Yeah, daughters do that
sometimes too.
Thank you for being
so kind to me.
It means more than you know.
This is not at all
how it was advertised.
Yeah, it's a bit depressing.
Is this
the Cupid Christmas tree?
This? No, not this.
I checked the order number
a few times.
This is all this place had.
I just thought it was gonna
be bigger, stronger,
you know, something you could
actually hang pictures on.
You know what, don't worry
about it. I can build one.
- Wait, you'd do that?
- Yeah, out of wood...
Go as tall
or wide as you'd want.
- That would be great.
- Yeah.
Aw, Mason, to drop everything
and help Andie like that.
It's very thoughtful.
You must really care.
I do.
I can help you if you want.
Yeah, great. Let's get started.
Yeah.
Well, I-I'd offer to help,
but, um, I've got delivery.
They're gone.
I'll let myself out. It's cool.
Any word on if the Parkers
are gonna make it home
for the Hop?
Not yet.
Why are you so worried about
Bruce getting back
to see in action?
I don't even know
if it's something
he would be interested in,
I just thought
maybe if I could
impress Mr. Parker,
he would wanna invest in
the Holiday Junkie 2.0.
Well, I'm sorry they
haven't gotten
the full Holiday Junkie
experience, but I have a feeling
they're gonna really
like what they see.
And at least it hasn't
all been a waste.
Why would you say that?
Well, because I've gotten
to experience it.
And I'll leave a glowing review.
Really? No critiques?
It's possible you went overboard
with the lights.
- Yeah.
- Ouch.
It is not possible to have
too many Christmas lights.
My mom believed that Christmas
lights lifted people.
If I came home sad
from a bad grade
or a fight with a friend...
my mom would put Christmas
lights up all over my bedroom,
and I automatically felt better.
What was that
electric bill like?
Oh, I never asked.
Well, I think your mom
would be very proud
with what you did
at the Parker Manor.
- What happened?
- I can't believe...
Hey, is everything okay?
Well, everyone's fine,
but a water main burst.
Downstairs is
completely flooded.
It's gonna be a few days
before they can fix everything.
- So what about the Hop?
- I'm so sorry.
I think we're gonna
have to cancel.
Not enough room upstairs.
There's gotta be somewhere else
that we can have it.
Well, this time of year,
every place is booked.
Andie, I know you
worked so hard.
- Uh, I-I-I just feel terrible.
- Yeah.
I-I'm sorry.
Uh, really? The-the toy drive
needs the gym?
Okay.
Yeah, I mean,
I know that libraries
aren't usually for parties,
but maybe you could
make an exception.
Hello?
I mean, are you sure people
wouldn't be okay
just driving an hour?
No, you're right. I mean, it is
the Holly Hill Holiday Hop.
Thanks.
Any luck?
None.
I think Sarah's right.
We have to cancel.
Well, you did everything
that you could.
It's Bruce.
Flight's canceled again,
thinking about renting a car.
Well, there you go.
They would have
missed the Hop anyway.
I'm so sorry. I know how hard
you've been working on all this.
Uh, since there's no Hop
and the house is ready
for the Parkers,
I guess there's no
reason for me to stay.
No, don't go tonight.
Uh-uh, I just mean,
it's-it's late.
You might as well stay.
Yeah, you're right.
I will go home tomorrow.
- Goodnight.
- Yeah.
I just figured
you could use a lift.
I love it.
Sleep well, Andie.
You too.
Uh, you know when you said,
"Yeah, lunch sounds great."
You know, I was talking about
today, right?
Yes, I know.
I just got a few more things
I need to take care of
and then we can go.
Right.
Take it in.
Sweat, the muscles,
the tool belt.
Oh, hey.
I didn't hear you come in.
Sorry. We didn't
mean to interrupt.
Uh, Andie.
No, uh, no.
No interruption at all.
Darren, this is my friend Riley.
- Riley. Darren.
- Yeah. Hi.
I-I wanted her to come and pick
up the Cupid Christmas trees
for the prop house in case
I ever get the chance
to use them again
someplace else.
Yeah, of course.
I-I can help you load them up.
You know, it's a real shame
what happened to the cafe.
Wendy and I were
so looking forward to...
you know, getting our,
uh, getting our hop on.
You guys did good work.
- Looks great.
- That's all Andie's design.
Yeah, they do look great.
I mean, they look great
exactly where they are.
Wait, we could have
the Hop here.
Sorry, what? Here?
- Uh...
- Are you feeling okay?
Andie, girl, look at this place.
- Yeah.
- No offense, Mason.
No, but it's a great space.
All we have to do is
clean it up a little
and, you know, add some magic.
Um, there's a-there's
a hole back there.
And-and I'm not
an expert in, in, um,
animal droppings
or-or, you know, poopy.
But there-there's definitely
something living in the corner.
Okay, okay.
So we can cover the hole
with big velvet drapes,
a-a big tree...
tons of lights...
and lots of giant nutcrackers.
Yeah, I don't know.
I don't see it.
No, but I see it.
And-and I promise
if we can just get going,
we will have this ready in time
for the Hop.
Okay, lead the way.
Come!
After-after lunch?
Aren't we having lunch?
I'm so hungry.
Okay, we are less
than 24 hours away.
I spoke to the committee.
They are letting everybody know
that the Hop is on.
And this is the address
where they're coming.
Oh, and make sure everybody's
tetanus shots are up to date.
I found a couple of rusty nails.
What? Nobody's gonna be coming
to this party barefoot.
Yeah, that's right.
Guys, I really think we're
gonna pull this off.
All thanks to you.
Uh, where did you say
you wanted those tables?
I can show you.
You saw that, right?
Oh, I saw it before she saw it.
Okay, well, it's not a competish
but I did see it
before he saw it.
I think we're good at seeing.
Oh, we're good.
I am so hungry for lunch.
Are you?
I'm gay, but I'm hungry.
- Good, let's go.
- Okay.
Did Darren really have to go
home and put his kids to bed?
Ah, seeing as how his kids
are 14 and 17,
I think he was probably
just done
with doing manual labor
for the day.
Well, what is that for?
Behind the scenes for
your future socials.
Oh, did you get on some
dating apps?
What's this?
I told Riley that
I would get on social media
if she got on some dating apps.
Are you against dating apps?
I'm against rejection.
She got pretty burned
in the past.
Burned as bad as having
your wedding called off
a few days before?
I'd say close.
I was in love with a woman
who I thought was my soulmate.
Then I found out
she was married to a man.
She made me believe she was
gonna leave him.
But then she changed her mind,
went back into the closet...
and shattered every fiber
of my being.
That's awful. I'm sorry.
Yeah, well, her loss.
Mmm.
I get it. Heartbreak like
that is tough to move on from.
What about you?
Do you think that
your heartbreak
is too hard to move on from?
I think it's like you said.
It's grief.
And it sneaks up on you.
You don't just move on
from that easily.
Hey, Mom.
Well, the Hop is a go.
The Parker Manor's finished.
And remember that guy
that I mentioned before?
Turns out he's pretty great.
Tonight's gonna be amazing.
I really wish you were
here to see it.
Wow.
You look beautiful.
So do you.
You were right. You saw what
this place could be.
Well, I couldn't have
done it without you.
And I got you a little something
to say thank you.
Oh, you didn't have to
get me something.
When did you even
have the time...
No way.
This is exactly like the one
I got for Christmas
when I was a kid.
How did you even find...
It turns out they're not
as rare anymore.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
First guests are arriving.
- Here we go.
- Okay.
You really outdid yourself
with this one.
I've been to many a Holiday
Junkie event over the years,
and I have to say
this one tops them all.
Really? You mean it?
Uh, yeah. Look around.
I'm proud of you, friend.
I just wish she was here
to see it.
She is, in her own way.
Is this what it's gonna be
like forever?
Every time something good
happens, I'm just gonna...
wonder what she'd say.
Knowing Mimi, I can help.
She'd say, why are you and Mason
not dancing together?
I was just wondering
the same thing myself.
Okay, right.
Bye.
You know what
the silver lining is
of the Parker's not coming home?
Given how bummed you were,
I have no idea.
I got the chance
to get to know you.
I had no idea that Jerry could
move his body like that.
I swear by the end,
there were people
not even from Holly Hill
on the dance floor.
I think you're right.
Oh, man.
So...
So...
I can't believe you're done
with the Hop.
I know.
Back to reality.
Reality. Right.
This last week has just...
felt so surreal.
Unless we...
Unless we what?
I just don't know
what I should say.
I think you just said it.
We're home.
Whoa, this room is epic.
Um, slay.
Mr. Parker, hi.
Bruce, Dell, you made it.
Yeah, storm finally let up.
It does look amazing. Well done.
Thank you.
Thank you so much. Wow.
I'm sorry that we took
so long getting back,
but what a special place
to come home to.
That means so much. Thank you.
Um, I'll call you tomorrow.
Nice to meet you, Mason.
Mason, doesn't this
look incredible?
Yeah, it really does.
She's amazing.
Okay, I have frosty fudge,
gingerbread delight,
sugar plum swirl,
and tinsel toffee.
Basically every Christmas
ice cream option available.
I'm just not feeling
very hungry.
Mm-hmm.
I mean, I just met him.
Why did I fall so hard so fast?
Because you're human
and he was dreamy
and you were
in a vulnerable state.
It just felt so right.
Okay, okay, I have something
that might cheer you up.
The Holiday Junkie
is officially on social media.
Riley Renee.
No, seriously, look at this.
They love it.
I put up the cupid tree,
the peppermint latte bombs.
Girl, you have
3,000 followers already.
- What? Really?
- Yeah, l-look at the comments.
"It's giving!"
"Where can I get that?"
"Cute idea."
- They really like it.
- Yeah.
They love the personal touches,
the creativity.
You know the part
that came from you?
What is it?
I was just trying so hard
to impress Mr. Parker,
but maybe
I was just avoiding change.
Why do you say that?
Every time I try to shift
the company from how she made it
or the way that
it's always been...
it feels like I'm
losing her all over again.
Okay, not possible.
She will always be
the foundation.
But now, you're ready to build
your vision on that foundation.
Oh, um, the Parkers want me
to come by and help the kids
with the peppermint bombs
tomorrow.
Sarah told them all about it.
Hey, at least you get to show
off some of your skills.
Yeah.
You really are the best.
Okay... time to get you
on a dating app.
- Mmm-mmm.
- Let's go. Ready?
Any word from Andie?
Nope.
When's the next time you guys
are going to see each other?
I don't know.
Why? What happened?
I choked.
Okay, um...
Let me ask you one question.
Uh, let's say
I was a magical genie.
No, listen,
and I waved a wand over you,
and I was able to guarantee you
that you are never going to get
your heart broken again.
What would you do then?
Where would you be right now
instead of wallowing
here with me?
- Honestly?
- Yeah.
I'd get in my truck,
and I'd go find her
and take her out and get
to know everything about her.
Good! I love that! Go do that!
But you're not a genie,
and you can't guarantee that.
- No one can.
- Okay.
But...
the best things in
life don't come with guarantees.
And... you miss
a 100% of the shots
you don't take, right?
Is that Wayne Gretzky?
No, Michael Scott.
I can guarantee you that
your fries are gonna be gone
by the time you get back.
I'm just worried
he's gonna blow it.
Oh, he's not gonna blow it.
They were all rainbows
and butterflies last night.
That's what worries me.
Mason's not great at letting
himself be happy.
Just have a little faith.
Oh.
He blew it.
It's pretty cool, right?
Yeah.
Super cool.
- Let's go get mom.
- Okay.
But those have
no espresso in them.
Only just lots of sugar.
Well, it's one of
the best parts of Christmas.
Indeed. Thanks again for
everything you did.
I know we didn't get to
experience the works,
but the kids can't
get enough of the house.
Every little detail.
I'm so impressed.
I'm really happy to hear that.
I wanted to give you guys
the best Christmas.
Oh, you really have,
we caught the Christmas parade
this morning per your itinerary,
and we're going skating tonight
with those tickets you got us.
Oh, they actually
light up the rink.
We are definitely hiring you
for every holiday.
You know, I was thinking
about shifting
to the Holiday Junkie 2.0.
- Oh?
- You're a venture capitalist.
Do you think maybe I could
tell you about it sometime?
How about now?
Now is great.
- Come on, enjoy them.
- Yay!
You've
reached Mimi the Holiday Junkie
here to make every holiday
more magical than the last.
Please leave a message
after the beep.
Hi, Mom. It's me.
Merry Christmas Eve.
So I have big news.
The Holiday Junkie is
becoming a consumer brand.
But don't worry. I will
always honor what you created.
Making magic for other people.
And maybe this time a little
magic for myself, too.
I love you.
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas.
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas.
Ho! Ho! Ho!
Hi, Mason.
What is all this?
I talked to Bruce
and he told me how together
you're gonna launch
Holiday Junkie 2.0.
And I thought there'd be nowhere
better for you to create,
house, and sell your
products than right here.
Look at that sign.
You could put
a fresh pine right there
the kind that doesn't shed.
And this table, you can put
your amazing greeting cards
and ornaments
that you've designed.
Over here, you could even sell
some baked goods.
Or just offer a spray that
accomplishes the same smell.
And of course, Christmas lights
all year round
to raise everyone's spirits.
- What do you say?
- You're giving me the store?
Well, not totally giving.
You still have to pay rent.
In the form of
misshapen cinnamon rolls.
Why are you doing all this?
Because as soon as you left,
I realized that I completely
and totally love Christmas.
I love how it brought
new energy into my life.
And how it made me feel things
that I didn't...
think I could feel anymore.
I love how Christmas inspired me
to start building again.
I wanna be around Christmas
all the time.
Talk with it, laugh with it.
Because Christmas is magic
and I just love it, and...
You realize that by Christmas,
I mean you, right?
Yeah, it wasn't super subtle.
I'm scared and that's okay.
Because there's no one
I'd rather be with.
I love you, Andie.
You're right.
That sweater wasn't the last
gift my mom would ever give me.
She brought me you.
You get that that means
I love you too, right?
I get it.
Goodnight, Miss Holiday Junkie.
Goodnight, Ebenezer.
Whoa!
Hello? Hi, Mr. Parker?
Good morning, I can't
wait to see you later today.
About that, uh, still wanted to
come to your Christmas thing,
but had some
last-minute business
with a ski resort in Jasper.
Headin' there now,
and for some reason I thought
it would be a good idea
to take the whole family.
Come on, guys, I'm on the phone!
Oh, uh, okay, but you still want
all the Holiday Junkie services?
You know, the full Kringle?
Yes, yes, of course.
A-and feel free to stay over
at the house if that's easier.
We should most likely be back
late tomorrow night.
Um, you can let yourself in,
I'll leave you a key.
- Gotta go.
- Oh, where is the key gonna be?
Hello?
This should get you started,
but heads up,
the lawn candy canes
are goin' fast,
so if you want to rent those,
let me know ASAP.
Yeah, I think once I see
the place,
I'll have a better idea
of what I need.
Oh, I know that look.
That's the I'm-overwhelmed
but-I'm-trying-hard
not-to-show-it look.
I just don't wanna let her down.
You'd never let her down.
So what's the big deal
with this c-client, anyway?
Uh, he's a venture capitalist.
Ah! Say no more.
Yeah, I just, I don't know,
if I wow him,
maybe it'll open doors to help
expanding the company?
- No pressure or anything?
- Nothing I can't handle.
Well, if anyone
can handle it, it's you.
But also,
I'm here if you need me.
You're the best.
Are you sure
you don't want me to come with?
Keep you company.
Karaoke carpool.
You know, as much as
I love hearing you sing off key,
I think I'm good.
He just lives in Holly Hill.
Oh, sounds quaint.
I think I just wanna be alone
this Christmas.
You know,
with everything going on.
I totally get it.
Drive safe, okay?
Promise.
Mwah! I'll bring the rest later.
Thank you.
Call mom.
You've reached Mimi,
the Holiday Junkie,
here to make every holiday
more magical than the last.
Please leave a message
after the beep.
Hey, mom, it's me.
Uh, I'm heading
to the Parker residence.
All the trees
should be delivered today.
I hope I got enough.
I really need
for this to go well.
Okay, um, talk soon.
I love you.
All right, I'm off.
Text me when you
get there. Bye!
Whoa!
- Welcome.
- Hi.
- I love your decorations.
- Aw!
Well, all the credit
goes to my wife, Sarah.
She starts putting it up right
after Halloween.
Well, I start earlier,
but he makes such a fuss.
I am just of the viewpoint
that Thanksgiving deserves
its own time to shine.
You know what?
One year, my mom
put up Christmas decorations
in July, so...
it can never be too early.
Oh, a woman after my own heart.
What can we get you?
I think I have to try
the famous peppermint latte.
The sign intrigued me.
See, hon? The sign works.
You're in for a treat. We make
our own peppermint syrup.
Oh, well, get it with
an extra pump of peppermint.
He never puts enough in.
She has an insane sweet tooth.
It's actually quite alarming.
Uh, I trust anyone who puts
their decorations up
after Halloween.
So, an extra pump, please.
So, how early
did she start this year?
- What's that?
- Your mom, with decorating?
Oh, uh, this year,
it's different.
Oh.
Okay.
Now, be honest.
If it's too sweet,
I can make another one.
You steered me right.
It's delightful.
Girl's got good taste.
Well, first one's on the house.
Oh, thank you.
I-I guess I should be going.
Merry Christmas.
- Oh, merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas to you.
You can't give
everything away for free.
She liked my decorations.
Hello?
Mr. Parker, it's Andie.
Uh, Mr. Parker, di-did you
guys not leave yet?
What the hell?
I'm sorry, are you okay?
I didn't know anyone was there.
- Who are you?
- I'm Mason. And you are?
Trying to figure out
what's going on.
Are you with that guy Andie
that's supposed to be coming
to hang the Christmas lights?
I am Andie.
And it's a lot more than
just hanging lights.
The Parkers hired me
as their Holiday Junkie.
I'm sorry, their what?
I'm a professional
holiday magic maker.
Oh, you're serious?
Yes, I'm...
Yes, I'm serious.
Uh, my company,
we, we help decorate
and plan people's itineraries
for their holidays.
Oh!
I didn't realize
that was a thing.
I-I still don't know
what you're doing here.
I'm the house manager.
Oh, wait, you're serious?
What does a house manager do?
Everything, upkeep, repairs,
and when Bruce leaves town,
I house-sit.
Everything except putting up
the Christmas decorations?
Yeah, Christmas
isn't really my thing.
That's probably
why he called you.
I really wish he would
have told me you'd be here.
Don't worry, I got plenty
to get done around here.
I'm not gonna get in your way
while you do whatever
it is that you do.
Work.
Right. Work.
Thank you.
Okay.
Okay.
So you do this all by yourself?
Uh, pretty much.
We do hire people
for certain tasks,
but my mom's been great
about finding...
the best vendors over the years.
Oh, you work with your mom?
She started the business
when I was a kid
and I joined her
a few years ago.
It's just weird that people
would hire someone
to plan their entire Christmas.
You'd think you could just put
up a tree and call it a day.
Mm, I think most people want
a little more Christmas
cheer than that.
No, they want reassurance
that pain doesn't exist
at Christmas.
Wow, who climbed up
your chimney?
I'm just bein' honest.
It's widely known that Christmas
is the most stressful time
of the year for most people.
Yeah, I was just really hoping
to be alone this Christmas.
Same.
Mason! It's us!
- Oh, hello again.
- Hi.
- Are you visiting the Parkers?
- Oh, not visiting.
They hired me to plan
their holiday.
I'm Andie.
We didn't officially meet.
- Hi. Hi.
- Nice to meet you.
Hi. Well, we heard
Mason was house-sitting,
so we thought we'd stop by,
drop off a little extra pie.
I knew I smelled
somethin' delicious.
You two are my favorite.
- Oh...
- Aw, that's really nice.
Well, we know how hard
this time of year can be
with everything that happened.
Oh, how is that awning holding
up after last week's rain?
Well, so far so good,
thanks to you.
Mason, re-did our deck
last summer.
- Wonderful contractor.
- Yeah.
Oh, so he's not just
a house manager?
Um, a man of many talents.
Just not Christmas.
Christmas isn't really a talent.
Uh, wait till
you see what I can do with it.
What exactly
does a Christmas planner do?
Didn't know you could hire
someone to do it for you.
Well, I usually decorate
for a few days
and then I help the family plan
an itinerary for the holiday.
Oh, well, we're with
the community club,
so every year we put on
the Holly Hill Holiday Hop
at our cafe downstairs.
Say that five times fast.
Holly Hill Holiday Hop,
Holly Hill Holiday Hop,
Holly Hill Holiday Hop.
It's a fun party.
O-oh, you should add that
to the Parker's schedule.
Absolutely.
So I'm sure that you two
have a lot to do,
so we'll leave you to it.
Come on, Jerry.
- Bye.
- Buh-bye.
- Bye.
- Thanks for stopping by.
And thank you again for the pie.
You're welcome.
It really does smell good.
Yes, I'm really gonna enjoy it.
Okay.
What are you
doodlin' over there?
Uh, I am not doodling.
I like to visualize
a plan for each room.
Does Christmas decoration
placement
really need
to be that thought out?
Mm, did you have a blueprint
when you built
Sarah and Jerry's deck?
Well, sure,
but tha-that's different.
No, you had a plan in your head
and you brought it to life.
How is that any different?
Ooh. Ah, it's my tree guy.
Hi, Bill.
Are you on your way?
What? It's 45 minutes,
an hour in traffic.
Okay, but I ordered them
a while ago.
Wow. Um... fine.
I will get them somewhere else.
Oh, uh, most people
don't chomp them like that
unless you want to chip a tooth.
Are you having
a Christmas emergency?
Haha, very funny, but yes.
Actually, our tree vendor
won't deliver this far.
Huh, if only there were lots
of places
that sold Christmas trees
in December.
You don't get it.
He is the best of the best.
The freshest pines.
So have your mom
call someone else.
My mom?
Yeah, didn't you say you
ran the company together
and she's great
at finding vendors?
Uh, yeah, she, sh-she can't.
I mean, I haven't
been there in a while,
but there's a great little
tree lot in Holly Hill.
Okay, do they deliver? 'Cause
I can't fit them in my car.
We can take my truck.
Whoa, Mr. I-Hate-Christmas?
Oh. Don't tell Jerry.
Okay, I think
I'm already addicted.
Can I have two peppermint
lattes, please?
Oh, one for you
and one for Mason?
Yeah, he's helping me
with the Christmas trees.
Wow, Christmas trees.
Yeah, it's gonna look
amazing in the house.
Oh, no, I meant more like,
"Wow, Mason's helping
with Christmas stuff."
He wouldn't do that
with just anyone.
Good to know.
I guess I didn't realize
that you were gonna buy up
the entire lot.
Yeah, you can never
have too many.
Mason's truck filled
with Christmas trees.
I didn't think
I was gonna see that
- on my dance card this year.
- No.
Uh, these trees are not for me.
Vacuuming up pine needles
is not my idea of a good time.
Well, the good ones don't shed.
- Are you going to introduce us?
- Yes, this is Andie.
She does this professionally.
- Darren. Uh, uh, wait.
- Hi.
I'm sorry, uh,
does what professionally?
Uh, Christmas planner.
The Parkers hired me.
- Ooh, okay, good, 'cause...
- Oh.
I was like, has
it gotten that bad for you?
It's funny.
Mason has
the greatest Christmas stories.
I'm sure...
Okay, guys.
- No, no.
- Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah.
You didn't tell her?
Okay, we're 12.
He's playing Joseph
in the Nativity.
And he's so nervous the night
before, cannot sleep a wink.
Right, so he drinks
all those sodas?
All these sodas
to get his energy up.
And that was...
So he's on stage.
Now he has to go behind,
uh, the, uh, manger
- because he's pissed himself.
- Pissed himself.
Ew!
Like the best.
Yep, still funny.
No, I hadn't told her that story
because nobody needs
to hear that story.
- I think it's a good one.
- Yeah.
So he didn't always
hate Christmas?
Uh, no, no, no.
He, he loved Christmas.
Really?
Look, we really gotta get goin'.
- Oh, okay.
- Okay. Yes.
Uh, I will let you two
go do your thing.
- Yes, professionally.
- Yeah.
Yes.
- All right, bye.
- Oh, nice to meet you.
- Okay.
- Bye.
- Thanks.
- They're a really cute couple.
Yeah, I've known them
a long time.
They're high school sweethearts.
That's romantic.
Yeah.
Okay.
Yeah, wow.
Twelve trees.
- We did it.
- A tree in every room.
- So what now?
- Uh, it's late.
I'm just gonna head out.
Thank you for helping.
Christmas tree crisis averted.
Yeah, it's no problem.
It's a lot to take on solo.
Yeah, I don't really
have a choice.
My mom died.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I just...
Well, the way you talked
about her, I-I just...
- I'm so sorry.
- Thanks.
That must be hard.
I'm gonna see you tomorrow.
Goodnight, Miss Holiday Junkie.
Goodnight, Ebenezer.
Oh, I didn't wake you, did I?
You didn't,
but the blaring Christmas music
may have had something
to do with it.
Oh. Oh!
Wow! Sorry.
Uh, I was just trying
to get a-a jump start.
You know, music is
the best part of decorating.
- Really sets the mood.
- Yeah.
Looks like Santa's workshop
blew up in here.
Aw, thank you.
Whoa! Oh!
Whoa!
You know, I think you'd
have better luck
if you screwed that thing in.
- I'll go get my tools.
- Good idea.
But this doesn't mean
that I'm helping
- with the rest of the Christmas.
- Oh! Of course.
We would not want you going
against your holiday values.
Wow.
All right, mistletoe is secure.
I never got the appeal
of these tiny little towns.
When I was growing up,
my mom and I would fantasize
about waking up small enough
to live in a Christmas village.
Why?
Just to be in a place
full of magic.
Mm, bakery's always full,
the skater's always on the lake,
the store's always lit up.
Little frozen plastic people
screaming,
"Help! I can't move my hand!"
Oh, please be careful
with Frederick.
- Frederick?
- Yeah.
My mom liked to name
all the people.
She sounds
like quite the character.
She was.
From the minute that I was born,
she looked for ways
to celebrate each day.
And not just the holidays.
I mean, she would...
take me out of school
on a random day
just to play hooky
and have ice cream.
That's a good memory.
I wish my parents had done that.
Oh, what do we have here?
Uh, they're cinnamon rolls.
Are they? Shouldn't
cinnamon rolls be browned?
Well... Okay, so
baking is not my strong suit.
It's more about the smell. It's
another thing my mom taught me.
Look, the Parkers are coming
home tonight,
and so I want the house to smell
all Christmassy
when they walk in.
You know, they make sprays now
that do the exact same thing.
- Besides, didn't Bruce text you?
- Text me about what?
The resort's having more issues
than anticipated.
They're not gonna be back
till at least Wednesday now.
- Wednesday?
- Yeah.
Don't worry,
these will not go to waste.
Yeah, but so much of what
I have planned for them
involves them actually
being here.
And-and they will be, eventually.
Uh, I gotta go.
Uh, where are you off to?
Uh, some errands.
Thanks again
for the cinnamon rolls.
Yeah.
- Hey. There he is.
- Hey.
I didn't think you'd be asking
for your nail gun back
anytime soon.
Oh, and funny enough,
I still haven't gotten around
to fixing the patio deck, so...
- Why does that not surprise me?
- Uh, so what's goin' on?
Haven't seen you here
in a while.
Yeah, I just figured I'd get
back to fixin' it up.
Or could it be the influence
of a very hot Christmas planner?
Ah... It just felt
like the right time.
Oh, okay. Sure.
Tell me you brought
the air compressor.
- The who now?
- The, the thing that...
goes in...
Oh, okay. See, this is...
I was like,
why isn't it going...
Gonna need it, yeah.
Okay, that's what I forgot.
- I'll go get it.
- All right.
Okay, so what's more
the vibe we're going for?
A giant Nutcracker
or Five Foot Santa?
Well, this is where I would
usually ask the Parker kids,
what do you prefer?
But I can't do that
because they're not here.
And you're worried if Mr. Parker
can't see you do your thing,
then there goes your shot
for a new investor?
What if this is a sign
that the company
is exactly as it should be
and the way my mom wanted it?
How's everything else going?
Like the house manager
that hates Christmas?
He's snarky. He is annoying.
And he's here.
Oh, my!
Is Buddy the Elf havin'
a garage sale?
This is, uh...
This is a lot.
You must be Mason.
Uh, this is
my best friend, Riley.
Nice to meet you. Sweet truck.
- I like the company name.
- Thanks.
It's a family company.
Grandpa was hilarious.
Uh, those reindeer,
do they leave lawn divots?
Uh, no. No, not ours. Mm-mm.
Well, all right.
It was nice meeting you.
Nice to meet you, too.
What?
Convenient that you just
happened to forget to mention
the annoying house manager
is very cute?
- What? You think he's cute?
- I'm gay, not blind.
Uh, literally
the last thing on my mind.
Why?
'Cause I obviously
have a lot going on.
Uh-huh.
Fine.
But admit it, he's cute.
Ish.
- Ish.
- Ish.
Get out of here.
It's me!
Hi, Sarah.
I thought today's leftover pie
would, uh, be put
to good use over here.
Oh, my, you are a godsend.
Oh, um, no, actually,
this is for Andie.
- Oh.
- Oh. Well...
- That's really sweet of you.
- Wow.
Look at this. I-it's amazing.
Thanks. Do you
want to go see the rest?
Another time.
I have to get to a meeting.
Our Holiday Hop planner
Melinda had a family emergency
and had to leave town,
and we're scrambling
to try and find someone
who would take over.
Oh, I'll do it.
I mean, that's exactly
what we do.
Uh, I do.
Really? Y-you'd want to?
Yeah, are you sure
that you want to take
- all that on right now?
- Yeah, of course.
- Why wouldn't I?
- Okay. If you say so.
I mean, the Parkers
are not even here yet, so...
Well, there's a committee
that I'd have to run it by,
but everything I've seen here,
I know we'd be in good hands.
Just let me know.
I will. All right. Talk soon.
Okay.
This really does smell good.
I'm gonna take this home.
- Oh, you're leavin'?
- Well, yeah.
I mean, there's a lot to do
tomorrow especially now.
Right, but it's, it's late.
With everything goin' on,
you should just crash here.
I'm just throwing it out there.
There's-there's plenty of room.
Uh, Bruce did say
that I could stay any time.
- That does smell good.
- Yeah, and I'm gonna enjoy it.
Touch.
Please leave
a message after the beep.
Hey, Mom.
The Christmas village
is all set up.
I, um... told the house manager,
Mason, about Frederick.
Oh, man, you would have loved
decorating this house.
It's weird
because I... keep thinking
you're gonna walk through
the front door, you know,
with, like...
an extra big wreath or...
more ornaments.
Okay, more later.
Thought you might
need some towels.
- Oh, thanks for that.
- Yeah.
And the thermostat's
right down the hall
in case it gets too cold.
And the hot water in the shower
sometimes takes a minute.
I'm still workin'
on tryin' to fix it.
Thanks for the heads up.
Yeah.
Uh, anything else?
- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
So I read that
the first Holly Hills Hop
happened in 1952.
So I thought we could
do a vintage vibe.
Uh, toy soldiers, retro signs,
large nutcrackers,
and a big red vintage sleigh.
The Hop is on December 23rd.
That's six days from now.
You sure you could pull
all that together by then?
Oh, I'm more than sure.
I learned from the best.
Well, this sounds
like a no-brainer.
All in favor of Andie taking
over the holiday planning,
raise your hands.
Well, it's settled then.
Uh, meeting adjourned.
- Great.
- I know.
- I can't believe it.
- Sit, sit, sit, sit.
Ah, I'm so excited!
So I saw you signing the Parkers
up for six dozen cookies
for the cookie swap
this afternoon.
- Are they back in town?
- I think...
I did that before
they got delayed.
I might be able
to move things around.
Nope. You know what?
I don't want them
to appear flaky,
so I'll take care of it.
Are you sure? That's a lot
of cookies for one person.
Well, maybe Mason could help.
No, he seems very
anti-all-things-Christmas.
Well, yeah. Can't blame
him after what happened.
What happened?
Well, he had kind of a rough go
of it last Christmas.
Uh, rough might be
an understatement. If...
What?
Well, it's one of those things
that you really
should hear from him.
Yeah, true.
Knowing Mason, he wouldn't
want us talking about it.
Okay. I'm gonna respect that.
Um, I should get baking.
Yeah. Thanks again.
Good luck.
- Oh, she's so perfect for him.
- I know.
I just wish he would get out
of his own way.
I know.
You know, I think you might
be going a bit overboard
on this whole getting-the-house
to-smell-like-baked-goods thing.
You do remember
they're not coming back
until Wednesday, right?
Oh, I remember,
but I signed them up
for the cookie swap today, and
I have to make six dozen cookies
in three hours.
So just go to the store
and buy some ready-made.
That would be a crime against
Christmas, and I can handle it.
All of it.
No problem.
- I guess I need an apron.
- Oh...
Thank you.
What?
It's one of the perks
of making cookies.
Mm, it's dangerous.
Why? Because of salmonella?
No, because once you start,
you can't stop.
Where's the frosting?
Here, I just started mixin' it
right there.
You know, you're not
half bad at this.
You've done this before?
I used to bake Christmas cookies
with my grandma.
- Once upon a time.
- Yes!
There it is, a happy
Christmas memory
underneath all that cynicism.
For sure.
Back when I was a kid,
Christmas felt...
Magical?
Something like that.
And now it doesn't?
Precisely.
And that's because...?
How many cups of sugar
in this next batch?
Whoa. Did you sketch these?
Yeah.
They're really good.
Some of these look better
than what you have up.
I think that's a compliment?
It is, I mean, here I thought
you were just some
decorator planner person.
Well, I like all of that stuff.
But that was always more
my mom's forte.
I'm more into creative
and designing.
So why don't you
do more of that?
Okay, I'm gonna
answer your question,
but every time
that I ask you one,
you avoid it like the plague.
I was just admiring your work.
Yeah...
My dream for the Holiday Junkie
is to become a consumer brand,
make Holiday products.
So you should go for it.
You're really talented.
What about you?
What's your dream?
Not burning
this batch of cookies.
Mmm.
- Oh, yeah. Okay.
- Oven mitt.
Yep. That's, yeah, okay.
I mean, I think that
the vanilla caramel ones
are clearly the best.
Oh, I don't know. Have you
had this snickerdoodle?
- Which one is that? Oh.
- This one.
Oh, my. Oh, yeah, you might be
right. That just took the lead.
The snow is a nice touch.
Well, you know,
I called my snow guy
'cause I wanted to
spread some magic.
Of course you have a snow guy.
Stop...
I can't believe I've never
been to this before.
It's really a wonderful concept.
I give you cookies,
you give me cookies.
I'm sorry. Did you just
like a Christmas activity?
Guys, did you hear that?
He loves the Christmas.
Okay, let's not get ahead
of ourselves. It's sugar.
Sugar's pure dopamine.
Could be any time of the year,
and I would enjoy it.
Well, I'm having a great time.
I used to wanna run
my own construction business.
Wait, what?
Where did that come from?
My dream.
You asked me earlier
and I never answered you.
Oh, so why used to?
Just kinda lost the motivation.
Mmm. That can happen.
I feel like it's creeping back.
Ah, nothing better than
being a kid at Christmas.
And that was my other dream.
Always wanted to have kids.
Big family.
Oh, you know, if you have kids,
you're gonna need to be
all in on Christmas.
Oh, for them I would.
I'd even put on one of those
Santa outfits.
I cannot picture you
in a Santa suit.
Why? Can't Santa be fit?
That is what it's all about.
Christmas spirit.
Got to hand it to you,
the kids are loving that snow.
God, I love it here.
My mom would have
loved it here too.
What are you doing later?
I know a place that
has real Christmas spirits.
Okay.
Hey, there they are.
Mr. I'm-always-busy.
Sit, please.
- Next round's on me.
- Yes.
So, uh, you know, there's
a little chubby version of me,
right, in, uh, feeding pajamas,
running downstairs
Christmas morning
and, and I still, I see
this in slow motion
'cause it was
so hard to deal with.
I look... nothing. Nothing.
Trees barren, uh, no gifts.
Stockings are empty, zilch.
And I'm like,
"Mom, Santa forgot us."
And she goes,
"No, Darren, look, TV's gone.
Stereo's gone."
She goes, "Forget Santa,
we've got robbed."
This is awful. Did they ever
catch the person that did it?
No. Never found
anybody who did it.
And I was crushed.
It was the worst.
Babe, you know,
I easily have that beat.
Yes, that's true.
Oh, gee.
The first Christmas after
I got my driver's license.
Oh, boy.
I'm backing out of the garage
and I feel... a bump.
Ugh.
- What? Tell 'em. Just say it
- I can't.
You can't. Okay. Okay.
Um, my beautiful wife
and a certain reindeer
have something in common.
Uh, Wendy ran over
her grandmother.
Yeah, I know it sounds terrible,
but it was a light tap,
and she suffered
some minor bruising,
and she fully healed after
a year of physical therapy.
So bad. So bad.
Okay, uh, there's
one mozzarella stick left.
Let's do this.
Whoever, um, has
the worst Christmas story
- gets the mozzarella stick.
- Oh, come on.
You guys really wanna
play that game with me?
Yes.
But yeah, I mean,
I-I don't know your story.
Oh, forget it. These... these
two don't wanna hear it again.
No. But we're
playing a game so...
How about you? What do you got?
You in the running?
I mean, I think I would
win in a landslide,
but I don't know yours.
Oh, yeah? Okay.
- Yeah. Let's hear it.
- Okay. Um...
Well, last November, my mom
was diagnosed with cancer.
Um, she didn't
wanna do treatment
because it was Christmas time,
and that was
her favorite time of year
and we had a lot
of jobs lined up.
We didn't always see eye to eye
on the future of the company.
Uh, so when I got
the chance to go to Philly
and interview for
this product design position,
it caused an argument.
I went to Philly just a few days
before Christmas, and...
as I was going
into the interview,
Riley called and said that
my mom had collapsed.
By the time I got back,
she had passed.
I never got to say goodbye.
My best friend was gone and I...
I never got to say goodbye.
- Andie, I'm so sorry.
- Oh, that must've been so hard.
Yes. Here, take
the mozzarella stick.
Yes, winner
of the cheese right there.
No, I-I don't...
I still don't know your story.
No, trust me. Trust me, you win.
Please...
I wanna know. Please.
Uh, last year I was engaged
to the love of my life.
Or rather who I thought
was the love of my life.
And, uh... I saw our future
together clear as day.
She was, she was an art curator.
She was gonna open
a gallery in town.
I'd keep building houses
working for her dad's
construction company
and we were gonna live
happily ever after.
Uh, she wanted
a Christmas time wedding...
uh, and I loved the idea.
But a few days before...
she blindsided me
and just called it off.
She said she wanted to...
live abroad
and travel the world,
and she knew that
I wanted to stay here.
Um, we weren't in love,
we were in comfort.
Mm.
That's how she phrased it.
And that was it. That was it.
Just like that,
everything that I knew
and everything I thought
my life was gonna be
was... was gone.
No wonder you hate Christmas.
Okay, as sad as Mason's
story is, and believe me,
we were there, I think
Andie's the clear winner.
I-I agree.
Dead mom trump's fianc with
cold feet.
That's, the mozzarella stick
is yours.
You know what?
They're both broken hearts,
just different kinds.
- To horrible Christmases...
- Mmm.
Okay? May they remind us to
really enjoy the good ones.
- Hear, hear.
- Cheers. Cheers.
Cheers.
On the house.
- My special recipe.
- Oh, thank you.
This looks great.
And thank you for helping
with the new order for the Hop.
Hey, as long as you're
the Holiday Junkie...
- I will be your dealer.
- Aw!
You seem in a good mood.
Yeah, the Parkers
are coming home,
I have all these new ideas
I'm excited about.
Letting your creative flag fly.
And maybe with some
of these new ideas,
you can finally get the Holiday
Junkie up on the socials.
I will figure out
the new direction
and then look into it.
I'm just saying, after I started
one for Prop and Lock,
we tripled our sales.
Wasn't it that I was
gonna get on social media
and you were gonna get on some
dating apps? How's that going?
- Touch.
- Mm-hmm.
Speaking of dating, how's Mason?
Um, I did go out with he
and his friends last night.
- What is that?
- That is you burying the lead.
No wonder you're
in such a good mood.
I can't even remember
the last time you went out.
I found out that his fianc
called off
their Christmas wedding
only a few days before.
That's why he's such
a Grinch about it all.
- Oh, that's so sad.
- It really is.
Although it was nice to
see him like that.
Sensitive and... really cute.
- I knew it.
- What?
That you thought he was cute.
Oh, I love that that's what
you got from all of that.
Oh. Oh, you've got it bad.
Shush.
I was just thinking
this room could use
some more poinsettias.
Oh, when the Parkers walk in
I want their jaws to drop.
Yeah, mission accomplished.
Some bad news, though.
The blizzard's gonna hit
the Rockies, and there's no way
the Parkers are
flying out tomorrow night.
What? I... They have to be here
for all of their stuff.
But don't worry.
You're still gonna get paid.
You've obviously
gone above and beyond.
- It's not about that.
- Then what is it?
I need him to see
all that the company is.
He still will.
- More cinnamon rolls?
- Those are for you.
For me? Why?
I was gonna ask if I could
borrow your truck.
Oh, I'm a little weird about
other people driving my truck.
Oh, you're weird about
a lot of things.
But I could give you a ride.
Okay, but I'm gonna have to
stop by my apartment after.
Well, you made me cinnamon
rolls, seems like a fair trade.
Someone getting
his Christmas spirit back.
- Don't jinx it.
- Sorry.
So this is where you live?
I'm shocked at the lack
of holiday decorations.
Um, they're everywhere.
No, I mean none are up
and on display.
Are you wanting
to help me decorate?
That's a no.
You know, most people keep food
in their cupboard.
Haven't you learned
that I'm not most people?
I am starting to catch on.
- What about those boxes there?
- Oh, those are my mom's.
I-I just can't go through them
every time I do a breakdown
and just doesn't feel like
something I should do alone.
Like this.
Looks like a sweet
little cake topper
but she would put
it on every cake,
even the ones not at Christmas.
It's actually very similar
to one that I picked out
for my wedding cake.
Oh, you helped
with the planning?
- Yeah.
- I'm sorry, I-I didn't mean to.
No... it's fine. I'm fine.
- Did you grieve?
- Grieve? The wedding?
No. No one died.
No, but the life
that you thought
you were signing up for did
and that's a loss.
I don't know, I
just tried my best to keep busy
and not think about her
all the time.
Did that work?
No.
It would actually
just hit me harder
when I least expected it.
That's grief.
Uh, the one thing people
didn't tell me about grief
is that it doesn't fade. It just
comes and goes as it pleases.
One day you're walking down
the street and you see a car
the same color as hers and...
just wanna crawl into a ball.
Or a song comes on the radio
that reminds you of that person
and instead of feeling happy,
you feel like...
somebody knocked
the wind out of you.
Or a commercial comes on TV
with a single mother
and there goes
the rest of that day.
And you want the rest
of the world to stop, too.
Yeah, because how comes
s-something that overtakes you
with such force... not
be felt by everyone else?
I guess grief is the one thing
that Christmas can't fix.
What's this?
Oh, uh, it's a prototype for,
uh, Holiday Junkie calendar.
These all your designs?
Yeah, I was gonna use it for
that interview.
I really like it.
I will make you one.
Thanks.
Look Out! Spider!
Oh, wow, this, uh, guessin'
this goes in a Halloween box?
I inherited
my mom's decorations.
They need more storage.
Well, you know, you
could demo this wall,
extend this out and build
a whole storage closet
for all your decorations.
What?
You light up when you go
into contractor mode.
I miss it I guess.
Making things exist
that weren't there before.
Yeah, taking your imagination
and making it tangible.
Exactly.
Uh... our food is here.
I put those boxes away
in the closet where you said.
I found this on the shelf.
You wanna put it under the tree?
Uh, no, no.
This is the,
this is the last present
my mom was gonna give me.
Um, I found it under
her tree after she passed.
Oh, and you never
wanted to open it?
I can't.
I-I mean I can't,
and if I do, it's...
the last gift she was
ever gonna give me.
There's no way this
will be the last gift
your mom ever gives you.
Think about all the things that
she taught you
and instilled in you...
the memories that she gave you.
Those things are gonna continue
to pop up again and again
for the rest of your life.
Right?
And besides,
she wanted you to have that.
Okay.
Okay.
- Oh. That's...
- Oh, it's hideous.
It's really not cute.
No.
Was that a thing with you two?
Ugly Christmas sweaters?
- No. No!
- No?
Oh, I thought it was gonna
be profound and comforting.
Somehow it's kinda perfect.
- Is it?
- Yeah.
I think it looks
really good on you.
Riley?
You texted "Code Red"
and fell asleep?
You cannot keep me
hanging like this.
I am so glad that
I gave you that key.
What happened?
We're gonna need coffee first.
Then what?
Then he said that he had
to take care of some things,
and I'm here
telling you about it.
- You-you just took off?
- Well, it's not like I bolted.
Actually, yeah, I kinda
bolted, uh, but I just...
I just felt like I had
to go clear my head.
Was it a onetime thing?
Do I want it to happen again?
Does he want it to happen again?
Yes, I want it to happen again,
but I just have
this voice inside
telling me that "you can't."
Right? It's scary, the idea of
getting close to someone again.
You remember what
happened last time.
Don't overthink it.
You're two hot single people
whose insane sexual tension
finally found an outlet.
Just see what happens.
But what if we're not on
the same page?
That's just fear.
Crappy, evil, can't let
it get in the way, fear.
Just embrace the fact you
finally have room in your life
for a hunky house manager.
Wait, what do you mean room?
Well, you and your mom were
always together.
You-you were kind
of a package deal,
but now you have
space in your life for new.
So just see what happens.
So maybe it's not an all
or nothing thing, right?
You just met her.
So it's not either total
heartbreak or bonded for life.
Just take it one day at a time.
Yeah, one day at a time.
I can do that.
I'm gonna see what happens.
- Take it one day at a time.
- Mm-hmm.
Hey, mom.
There's so much going on
I wish I could tell you about.
I miss you.
Is everything okay?
Oh.
My mom passed away and
I still leave her voicemails.
- Oh.
- I know.
Crazy, right?
Well, when my mom died,
I wrote her a letter every day.
Sometimes I still do.
Trust me, it's not crazy.
Hey, I didn't hear you come in.
Hi. Hi. Um...
Wendy, uh, dropped
off some stuff for the Hop
and I'm sorry, I took up
the whole table.
Yeah, no problem.
What are you working on?
The Historical Society found
some photos from past Hops.
I thought that I would
build a cupid Christmas tree
and use photos new and old.
Yeah, these outfits
really are something.
Oh, they inspire you
on what you're gonna wear?
You think I should go?
No, I'm doing all this
so that nobody goes.
I'll see what I can do.
So did you, uh,
take care of everything
that you needed
to do this morning?
Everything... Yes, I did.
I'm sorry for leaving like that.
- No, I'm sorry if I scared you.
- No, not at all.
I-I just have
a lot going on up here.
Oh, same.
I had an amazing time.
I just wouldn't want to jump
into anything too big.
I don't even know that
I could jump right now.
Exactly.
- Okay, so we're good.
- All good.
Okay. Um, well, I'm off.
Oh. Run errands.
Uh, just take care
of some personal things.
Um, you would tell me if you
were in the mafia, right?
I most certainly would not.
Oh!
- Andie?
- Uh...
Why be so secretive
about a construction job?
Did you follow me here?
I'm sorry, my curiosity
got the best of me.
It's not a secret. It's... it's
just not that big of a thing.
I bought the store
a couple of years ago,
got a good price on it 'cause it
obviously needs a lot of work.
Why would you want a store?
It was a surprise for my ex.
- Oh.
- Yeah.
Uh, I was hoping
she'd be able to open up
her own gallery here.
Maybe she wouldn't constantly
feel the itch to move away.
Guessing that didn't go as
planned.
You know, to be honest,
I never even got a chance
to show it to her.
I never even told her about it.
I'm sorry.
Yeah, she moved away
right after the wedding...
or lack of a wedding.
And... much like
your mom's boxes,
I just let it sit here,
unable to do anything with it.
Well, at least
you're getting back at it.
That's good.
It's a great space.
Yeah, it is, and lately
I've just felt inspired
to start fixing it up again.
- Oh... Of course.
- What's, what's that?
I bought tickets for the Parkers
to see the Main Street
Do-Wop singers.
They're literally
missing everything
that I planned for them.
- So why don't we go together?
- Really? You would go to that?
Yeah. I mean, it's not
a sing along, right?
You just go and
you watch other people sing.
Yeah. No, there's
no vocal warm-ups.
Yeah.
Let's do it. It'll be fun.
Okay.
Okay, be honest,
how do you think I would
look at one of those outfits?
Oh, silly but very cute.
Oh, Andie and Mason. Hi.
- Hi.
- Hi.
I didn't know
you guys had a stand here.
- Yeah.
- Oh, the Main Street Do-Wop?
It's my favorite.
I auditioned for them once,
but they have this weird rule
about being tone deaf.
Yeah, it doesn't stop him from
singing in the shower, though.
I'm surprised you haven't
heard it from next door.
Oh, I always just thought
something was wrong
with your cat.
- Oh!
- Oh, okay. Ha-ha.
It's not that bad.
- Yeah, well...
- Uh...
Uh, two peppermint
lattes, please.
Okay, coming right up.
So glad to finally
have you back on board
with Christmas, Mason.
Yeah, something about
it feels different this year.
Uh, Sarah, I wanted to
ask you something.
Have you ever heard
of a hot chocolate bomb?
- No.
- It's a chocolate ball
with marshmallows inside.
You put it in steamed
milk and it's magic.
That sounds genius.
I was thinking that we could
take your peppermint lattes
and put them into
a bomb for the Hop.
Even more genius.
Oh, how do you do that?
- She's very special.
- Can't argue with that.
Okay, so you told me about
your worst Christmas.
- Now tell me your best.
- My best Christmas?
I never really thought about it.
Well, just try, think of the
first great memory that pops up.
Well, when I was seven, I was
really into building
these model car kits,
and more than anything,
I wanted the 1978
Falcon Mach II sports car.
But it was super expensive
and really hard to find.
And so I did what
any kid would do.
- You saved your allowance?
- Nope.
I asked Santa and
he came through.
And I just remember spending
that entire Christmas break
building that thing with
my dad, and it was the best.
You still have it?
Sadly, no. We, uh, we moved
a few times and it got lost.
Well, it was still
a part of a great memory.
See? Christmas can be good.
Yeah.
- Like this Christmas.
- Yeah, like this one.
Well, Jerry's finishing up
in the basement.
He'll give you a hand.
You know, that space is so big,
when he gets it all cleared out,
there'll be plenty of room in
case anybody wants to dance.
Whoa, in case they wanna
dance? They better dance.
It's in the name.
And I made a Do-Wop playlist.
Oh, well, don't worry,
I'll get my boogie on.
Oh, excuse me.
You know all that looks so good.
You are really going
all above and beyond.
Well, I learned that part
from my mom.
Always make things
the most magical.
For her, that meant
the best fenders
and the brightest lights.
And for you?
Uh, I want the Holiday Junkie
to be a consumer brand,
to create and design things
that make magic for people.
Well, if I've learned anything
from owning a small business,
it's go all in
for what excites you.
Yeah, that's the plan. But...
But what?
I get this tinge of guilt
every time I think about
changing the company
from the way my mom made it.
Well, that's understandable.
But trust me when I say
that at the end of the day,
no matter what, moms just
want their kids to be happy.
- Do you have kids?
- A son.
Uh, but he lives across country
with his wife and children.
That must be hard.
Well, we visit and he visits,
but sometimes I think
that maybe if Jerry and I
hadn't pushed him so hard
to take over the cafe
that he wouldn't have fled
in protest.
Mmm. Not his thing.
No, and I realized that
too late, but I loved him
and I wanted to hold on
as long as possible.
Moms do that, hold on too long.
Yeah, daughters do that
sometimes too.
Thank you for being
so kind to me.
It means more than you know.
This is not at all
how it was advertised.
Yeah, it's a bit depressing.
Is this
the Cupid Christmas tree?
This? No, not this.
I checked the order number
a few times.
This is all this place had.
I just thought it was gonna
be bigger, stronger,
you know, something you could
actually hang pictures on.
You know what, don't worry
about it. I can build one.
- Wait, you'd do that?
- Yeah, out of wood...
Go as tall
or wide as you'd want.
- That would be great.
- Yeah.
Aw, Mason, to drop everything
and help Andie like that.
It's very thoughtful.
You must really care.
I do.
I can help you if you want.
Yeah, great. Let's get started.
Yeah.
Well, I-I'd offer to help,
but, um, I've got delivery.
They're gone.
I'll let myself out. It's cool.
Any word on if the Parkers
are gonna make it home
for the Hop?
Not yet.
Why are you so worried about
Bruce getting back
to see in action?
I don't even know
if it's something
he would be interested in,
I just thought
maybe if I could
impress Mr. Parker,
he would wanna invest in
the Holiday Junkie 2.0.
Well, I'm sorry they
haven't gotten
the full Holiday Junkie
experience, but I have a feeling
they're gonna really
like what they see.
And at least it hasn't
all been a waste.
Why would you say that?
Well, because I've gotten
to experience it.
And I'll leave a glowing review.
Really? No critiques?
It's possible you went overboard
with the lights.
- Yeah.
- Ouch.
It is not possible to have
too many Christmas lights.
My mom believed that Christmas
lights lifted people.
If I came home sad
from a bad grade
or a fight with a friend...
my mom would put Christmas
lights up all over my bedroom,
and I automatically felt better.
What was that
electric bill like?
Oh, I never asked.
Well, I think your mom
would be very proud
with what you did
at the Parker Manor.
- What happened?
- I can't believe...
Hey, is everything okay?
Well, everyone's fine,
but a water main burst.
Downstairs is
completely flooded.
It's gonna be a few days
before they can fix everything.
- So what about the Hop?
- I'm so sorry.
I think we're gonna
have to cancel.
Not enough room upstairs.
There's gotta be somewhere else
that we can have it.
Well, this time of year,
every place is booked.
Andie, I know you
worked so hard.
- Uh, I-I-I just feel terrible.
- Yeah.
I-I'm sorry.
Uh, really? The-the toy drive
needs the gym?
Okay.
Yeah, I mean,
I know that libraries
aren't usually for parties,
but maybe you could
make an exception.
Hello?
I mean, are you sure people
wouldn't be okay
just driving an hour?
No, you're right. I mean, it is
the Holly Hill Holiday Hop.
Thanks.
Any luck?
None.
I think Sarah's right.
We have to cancel.
Well, you did everything
that you could.
It's Bruce.
Flight's canceled again,
thinking about renting a car.
Well, there you go.
They would have
missed the Hop anyway.
I'm so sorry. I know how hard
you've been working on all this.
Uh, since there's no Hop
and the house is ready
for the Parkers,
I guess there's no
reason for me to stay.
No, don't go tonight.
Uh-uh, I just mean,
it's-it's late.
You might as well stay.
Yeah, you're right.
I will go home tomorrow.
- Goodnight.
- Yeah.
I just figured
you could use a lift.
I love it.
Sleep well, Andie.
You too.
Uh, you know when you said,
"Yeah, lunch sounds great."
You know, I was talking about
today, right?
Yes, I know.
I just got a few more things
I need to take care of
and then we can go.
Right.
Take it in.
Sweat, the muscles,
the tool belt.
Oh, hey.
I didn't hear you come in.
Sorry. We didn't
mean to interrupt.
Uh, Andie.
No, uh, no.
No interruption at all.
Darren, this is my friend Riley.
- Riley. Darren.
- Yeah. Hi.
I-I wanted her to come and pick
up the Cupid Christmas trees
for the prop house in case
I ever get the chance
to use them again
someplace else.
Yeah, of course.
I-I can help you load them up.
You know, it's a real shame
what happened to the cafe.
Wendy and I were
so looking forward to...
you know, getting our,
uh, getting our hop on.
You guys did good work.
- Looks great.
- That's all Andie's design.
Yeah, they do look great.
I mean, they look great
exactly where they are.
Wait, we could have
the Hop here.
Sorry, what? Here?
- Uh...
- Are you feeling okay?
Andie, girl, look at this place.
- Yeah.
- No offense, Mason.
No, but it's a great space.
All we have to do is
clean it up a little
and, you know, add some magic.
Um, there's a-there's
a hole back there.
And-and I'm not
an expert in, in, um,
animal droppings
or-or, you know, poopy.
But there-there's definitely
something living in the corner.
Okay, okay.
So we can cover the hole
with big velvet drapes,
a-a big tree...
tons of lights...
and lots of giant nutcrackers.
Yeah, I don't know.
I don't see it.
No, but I see it.
And-and I promise
if we can just get going,
we will have this ready in time
for the Hop.
Okay, lead the way.
Come!
After-after lunch?
Aren't we having lunch?
I'm so hungry.
Okay, we are less
than 24 hours away.
I spoke to the committee.
They are letting everybody know
that the Hop is on.
And this is the address
where they're coming.
Oh, and make sure everybody's
tetanus shots are up to date.
I found a couple of rusty nails.
What? Nobody's gonna be coming
to this party barefoot.
Yeah, that's right.
Guys, I really think we're
gonna pull this off.
All thanks to you.
Uh, where did you say
you wanted those tables?
I can show you.
You saw that, right?
Oh, I saw it before she saw it.
Okay, well, it's not a competish
but I did see it
before he saw it.
I think we're good at seeing.
Oh, we're good.
I am so hungry for lunch.
Are you?
I'm gay, but I'm hungry.
- Good, let's go.
- Okay.
Did Darren really have to go
home and put his kids to bed?
Ah, seeing as how his kids
are 14 and 17,
I think he was probably
just done
with doing manual labor
for the day.
Well, what is that for?
Behind the scenes for
your future socials.
Oh, did you get on some
dating apps?
What's this?
I told Riley that
I would get on social media
if she got on some dating apps.
Are you against dating apps?
I'm against rejection.
She got pretty burned
in the past.
Burned as bad as having
your wedding called off
a few days before?
I'd say close.
I was in love with a woman
who I thought was my soulmate.
Then I found out
she was married to a man.
She made me believe she was
gonna leave him.
But then she changed her mind,
went back into the closet...
and shattered every fiber
of my being.
That's awful. I'm sorry.
Yeah, well, her loss.
Mmm.
I get it. Heartbreak like
that is tough to move on from.
What about you?
Do you think that
your heartbreak
is too hard to move on from?
I think it's like you said.
It's grief.
And it sneaks up on you.
You don't just move on
from that easily.
Hey, Mom.
Well, the Hop is a go.
The Parker Manor's finished.
And remember that guy
that I mentioned before?
Turns out he's pretty great.
Tonight's gonna be amazing.
I really wish you were
here to see it.
Wow.
You look beautiful.
So do you.
You were right. You saw what
this place could be.
Well, I couldn't have
done it without you.
And I got you a little something
to say thank you.
Oh, you didn't have to
get me something.
When did you even
have the time...
No way.
This is exactly like the one
I got for Christmas
when I was a kid.
How did you even find...
It turns out they're not
as rare anymore.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
First guests are arriving.
- Here we go.
- Okay.
You really outdid yourself
with this one.
I've been to many a Holiday
Junkie event over the years,
and I have to say
this one tops them all.
Really? You mean it?
Uh, yeah. Look around.
I'm proud of you, friend.
I just wish she was here
to see it.
She is, in her own way.
Is this what it's gonna be
like forever?
Every time something good
happens, I'm just gonna...
wonder what she'd say.
Knowing Mimi, I can help.
She'd say, why are you and Mason
not dancing together?
I was just wondering
the same thing myself.
Okay, right.
Bye.
You know what
the silver lining is
of the Parker's not coming home?
Given how bummed you were,
I have no idea.
I got the chance
to get to know you.
I had no idea that Jerry could
move his body like that.
I swear by the end,
there were people
not even from Holly Hill
on the dance floor.
I think you're right.
Oh, man.
So...
So...
I can't believe you're done
with the Hop.
I know.
Back to reality.
Reality. Right.
This last week has just...
felt so surreal.
Unless we...
Unless we what?
I just don't know
what I should say.
I think you just said it.
We're home.
Whoa, this room is epic.
Um, slay.
Mr. Parker, hi.
Bruce, Dell, you made it.
Yeah, storm finally let up.
It does look amazing. Well done.
Thank you.
Thank you so much. Wow.
I'm sorry that we took
so long getting back,
but what a special place
to come home to.
That means so much. Thank you.
Um, I'll call you tomorrow.
Nice to meet you, Mason.
Mason, doesn't this
look incredible?
Yeah, it really does.
She's amazing.
Okay, I have frosty fudge,
gingerbread delight,
sugar plum swirl,
and tinsel toffee.
Basically every Christmas
ice cream option available.
I'm just not feeling
very hungry.
Mm-hmm.
I mean, I just met him.
Why did I fall so hard so fast?
Because you're human
and he was dreamy
and you were
in a vulnerable state.
It just felt so right.
Okay, okay, I have something
that might cheer you up.
The Holiday Junkie
is officially on social media.
Riley Renee.
No, seriously, look at this.
They love it.
I put up the cupid tree,
the peppermint latte bombs.
Girl, you have
3,000 followers already.
- What? Really?
- Yeah, l-look at the comments.
"It's giving!"
"Where can I get that?"
"Cute idea."
- They really like it.
- Yeah.
They love the personal touches,
the creativity.
You know the part
that came from you?
What is it?
I was just trying so hard
to impress Mr. Parker,
but maybe
I was just avoiding change.
Why do you say that?
Every time I try to shift
the company from how she made it
or the way that
it's always been...
it feels like I'm
losing her all over again.
Okay, not possible.
She will always be
the foundation.
But now, you're ready to build
your vision on that foundation.
Oh, um, the Parkers want me
to come by and help the kids
with the peppermint bombs
tomorrow.
Sarah told them all about it.
Hey, at least you get to show
off some of your skills.
Yeah.
You really are the best.
Okay... time to get you
on a dating app.
- Mmm-mmm.
- Let's go. Ready?
Any word from Andie?
Nope.
When's the next time you guys
are going to see each other?
I don't know.
Why? What happened?
I choked.
Okay, um...
Let me ask you one question.
Uh, let's say
I was a magical genie.
No, listen,
and I waved a wand over you,
and I was able to guarantee you
that you are never going to get
your heart broken again.
What would you do then?
Where would you be right now
instead of wallowing
here with me?
- Honestly?
- Yeah.
I'd get in my truck,
and I'd go find her
and take her out and get
to know everything about her.
Good! I love that! Go do that!
But you're not a genie,
and you can't guarantee that.
- No one can.
- Okay.
But...
the best things in
life don't come with guarantees.
And... you miss
a 100% of the shots
you don't take, right?
Is that Wayne Gretzky?
No, Michael Scott.
I can guarantee you that
your fries are gonna be gone
by the time you get back.
I'm just worried
he's gonna blow it.
Oh, he's not gonna blow it.
They were all rainbows
and butterflies last night.
That's what worries me.
Mason's not great at letting
himself be happy.
Just have a little faith.
Oh.
He blew it.
It's pretty cool, right?
Yeah.
Super cool.
- Let's go get mom.
- Okay.
But those have
no espresso in them.
Only just lots of sugar.
Well, it's one of
the best parts of Christmas.
Indeed. Thanks again for
everything you did.
I know we didn't get to
experience the works,
but the kids can't
get enough of the house.
Every little detail.
I'm so impressed.
I'm really happy to hear that.
I wanted to give you guys
the best Christmas.
Oh, you really have,
we caught the Christmas parade
this morning per your itinerary,
and we're going skating tonight
with those tickets you got us.
Oh, they actually
light up the rink.
We are definitely hiring you
for every holiday.
You know, I was thinking
about shifting
to the Holiday Junkie 2.0.
- Oh?
- You're a venture capitalist.
Do you think maybe I could
tell you about it sometime?
How about now?
Now is great.
- Come on, enjoy them.
- Yay!
You've
reached Mimi the Holiday Junkie
here to make every holiday
more magical than the last.
Please leave a message
after the beep.
Hi, Mom. It's me.
Merry Christmas Eve.
So I have big news.
The Holiday Junkie is
becoming a consumer brand.
But don't worry. I will
always honor what you created.
Making magic for other people.
And maybe this time a little
magic for myself, too.
I love you.
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas.
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas.
Ho! Ho! Ho!
Hi, Mason.
What is all this?
I talked to Bruce
and he told me how together
you're gonna launch
Holiday Junkie 2.0.
And I thought there'd be nowhere
better for you to create,
house, and sell your
products than right here.
Look at that sign.
You could put
a fresh pine right there
the kind that doesn't shed.
And this table, you can put
your amazing greeting cards
and ornaments
that you've designed.
Over here, you could even sell
some baked goods.
Or just offer a spray that
accomplishes the same smell.
And of course, Christmas lights
all year round
to raise everyone's spirits.
- What do you say?
- You're giving me the store?
Well, not totally giving.
You still have to pay rent.
In the form of
misshapen cinnamon rolls.
Why are you doing all this?
Because as soon as you left,
I realized that I completely
and totally love Christmas.
I love how it brought
new energy into my life.
And how it made me feel things
that I didn't...
think I could feel anymore.
I love how Christmas inspired me
to start building again.
I wanna be around Christmas
all the time.
Talk with it, laugh with it.
Because Christmas is magic
and I just love it, and...
You realize that by Christmas,
I mean you, right?
Yeah, it wasn't super subtle.
I'm scared and that's okay.
Because there's no one
I'd rather be with.
I love you, Andie.
You're right.
That sweater wasn't the last
gift my mom would ever give me.
She brought me you.
You get that that means
I love you too, right?
I get it.
Goodnight, Miss Holiday Junkie.
Goodnight, Ebenezer.