Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion (2024) Movie Script
1
Deck the halls with boughs of
holly, fa la la la la
La la la la
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Fa la la la la, la la la la
(humming "Deck the Halls")
Sorry, sweetheart.
Okay.
Good girl.
Okay, come up.
Oh...
You didn't think
I forgot you, did you?
(sighing)
'Tis the season.
Hello!
This needs to be
wrapped before we open.
- Okay.
- Come on, Ivy.
What's happening with
everything else you got there?
This was for the Smith order,
but right now,
I got to pick up a few gifts
and then drive an hour north.
Wait. We deliver now?
Uh, with the amount that that
woman is paying, yes, we do.
Can you take care of
Ivy while I'm gone?
You know how she gets carsick if
she's in the car too long.
I know she can be
a handful when she misses me,
but I'll barely be gone.
Of course!
Hi, cutie!
Hello.
Are you sure you guys are going
to be okay for a couple hours?
I'm just going to
zip in and zip out.
It's not a problem.
We got this.
Four days until Christmas
and we're finally, at last,
ready to host the gala, thanks
to the help of all of you.
Aww... And Mia,
I'm going to help set up
for the mistletoe panorama
as soon as I'm back.
Oh, you know what?
You're reminding me.
I'm still waiting for the
mistletoe to get delivered.
It's just... everything
is sold out right now.
Don't worry about it.
We're going to be fine.
After all we've been through
with sponsoring the gala,
it's all good.
Okay.
Thanks again for
helping with Ivy.
We make a great team,
always have.
All right, ladies!
All: Four, two, six! Whoo!
Lily: Drive safe.
Always. Oh,
and I can't wait to show you
what I have in store for
the Best in Bow competition.
It'll be a clean sweep,
just like last year.
Oh. See you this afternoon.
Both: Bye.
Oh, good morning, Olivia.
Good morning, Mayor Betz.
Another busy day, I see.
- Ehh. More like a busy month.
- Ah.
I'm off to make a delivery
somewhere in the woods.
Well, you are almost
at the finish line.
I'll see you at the gala.
I'll see you then.
Oh, good morning, Maxwell.
Jingle bells,
jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun
It is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh
(Christmas music
playing over radio)
Radio DJ: The storm now moving
farther east than expected.
This one might
pack quite a punch, folks.
GPS voice: You have arrived.
Olivia: Huh.
Arrived?
Ooh.
Hi there.
Hi.
It's already
starting to snow, huh?
- Yeah.
- That is a big one coming in.
Where are you headed?
Uh... apparently here.
Oh.
Hey. I'm Jen.
- Hi.
- Hey.
Owner, employee, janitor, and
pretty much everything else.
Olivia Matheson. I'm supposed to
be at 2969 Lake Shore Avenue,
but the GPS
brought me here and I--
Yeah, this is 2969 Lake Drive.
That happens.
I guess the geniuses
who make those things
haven't figured that out yet.
The Grenville Lodge?
That's the one, yes. Why?
Are you a guest of the family
who's renting it this week?
I'm just
dropping off some gifts.
Good.
Um, yeah, it's the big house on
your right as you drive up.
You can't miss it.
Just past the bridge,
the only way in and out.
- Thank you.
- Yeah.
You sure you don't
want to grab a few things
with this storm coming in?
Oh, I'm just gonna
head right back, so...
Okay, well,
drive carefully then.
The roads can get
pretty slick up here.
I live just up the road, too.
Oh. Well, thank you.
- I really appreciate the help.
- Of course.
- Have a good day.
- See you later.
(knocking)
Olivia?
Ben?
Um, you're...
I mean...
What are you doing here?
Delivering gifts that have been
wrapped, that were ordered.
What are you doing here? Uh,
this is my aunt's place.
My family rents it from her
for Christmas. You're...
Cold.
Right. Right. Come in.
Wow.
I'm at a loss for words here.
Speechless.
Where's your family?
They're already
hitting the slopes.
I got a bum knee,
so I'm sitting it out this year.
It's a bit of a haul
to the ski resort.
They won't be back
till this evening.
In the meantime,
I have been left to
decorate and set up.
Wow. Olivia.
Wow. Ben.
How are you?
I'm good.
You?
Can't complain.
The drive,
the drive must have been long.
It was like an hour and a half.
- Mm-hmm.
- Roads aren't great.
Just to deliver our gifts.
That have been
all wrapped up, yeah.
All Wrapped Up, it's the name
of my business, remember?
Right, yes. Yes. Sorry.
My mom arranged all of that.
Never thought to ask her
where she took them.
How is she, your mother?
She's good.
Great, actually.
Just as annoyed
at my Dad as always.
Well,
I should unload the gifts and--
Hey, you want a cup
of coffee or something?
Warm up
a little bit before you leave?
I don't know. I'm a little
worried about the roads.
You know, apparently,
the heavy stuff's not supposed
to hit till later tonight,
so...
- Okay.
- Yeah?
- Only if it's quick.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
- Okay. Be right back.
I've got some on.
(sighing)
Still black?
Olivia: Uh, yeah.
My parents are picking up all
the groceries on their way here,
so there's only a little bit
of coffee left in the pantry.
Nothing fancy.
Eh, I don't like fancy anyway.
Here.
Thanks.
- Sit.
- Okay.
I remember that.
Remember what?
When it comes to coffee
or food in general,
keep it simple.
But tasteful.
Right.
- But business is good?
- Oh, yeah.
It's really great.
We're sponsoring the St. Paul
Christmas Gala this year.
Wow. Impressive.
Olivia: Yeah.
We're adding a little twist.
We got a mistletoe booth,
photos, a panoramic thingy.
- Should be fun.
- Ben: Mistletoe, huh?
Brings back some memories.
Uh... yeah, I-I guess so.
I never really thought about it.
Look, I, uh...
I'm really happy for you.
I'm glad it all worked out.
What?
Oh, I-I guess I find it
ironic in itself.
Here we go.
You were never
supportive of our idea
about a gift-wrapping business.
That is not true.
My career was
taking me to New York.
Where I was supposed to follow.
There was no "supposed to".
- But you wanted me to.
- Yeah, of course I did.
At the expense of what I wanted.
At the time,
I thought you wanted me.
Us.
I did.
But I also had an obligation
to my three best friends.
Our senior thesis
took off in a way
that we never imagined,
and look at us now.
I don't have
any regrets about that.
Oh, yeah? No regrets at all?
- That's not fair.
- I don't know.
I guess I thought
we were more important.
As long as we were the version
that you wanted us to be,
which was us in New York.
Olivia,
I was willing to move back.
- But you didn't.
- Because you moved on.
You came to that
conclusion long before I did.
But you did move on.
Eventually, yes.
Well, you never answered my
question: you have any regrets?
Only that I agreed
to make this delivery.
Thanks for the coffee.
It really heated me up.
Good luck at the gala.
I'll be sure to send you a
photo of me under the mistletoe.
(sighing)
Oh.
Come on!
Are you serious?
(phone ringing)
- (phone ringing)
- (sighing)
Hey, Mom.
Candice: Oh, hello, Ben.
Everything okay?
Fine. How's the skiing?
Well, they've closed all the
lifts because of the storm
and now, we're stranded here
at the resort.
The roads are closed.
There's no traffic in or out.
Ben: Oh, no.
Yeah, it just started
to snow here, too.
- Hi, Ben!
- Hey, bro!
Hey, guys!
Al, please,
I'm trying to talk.
(sighing)
So, we're not sure
when we'll be able to make it.
I will keep the fire burning.
Well, just make sure you
get up all the decorations,
so it looks Christmassy
when we get there.
I will.
And don't forget
to set the table.
Already on it, Mom.
And what about the gifts?
Have they arrived?
Yeah.
Yeah, just a short time ago.
Candice: Okay, good.
And we'll pick up
groceries on our way back.
Have you seen Jen?
Jen?
Jen, who lives down the road,
owns the market?
Uh, no, I haven't.
Candice:
Such a sweet, pretty girl.
Why don't you invite her
for Christmas dinner?
Pretty sure she spends
Christmas with her family.
Well, I think you should
call her and find out.
I thought the two of you
hit it off last year.
(sighing)
We went out a couple times, Mom.
That was it.
You know I just worry
about you ever since...
what's her face?
Olivia.
Never did like her.
Mom, yes you did.
Okay, okay, fine, fine.
Well, then, are there
any other surprises
before we get there?
Yeah. No. No, uh...
No surprises.
Okay, sweetie, I'll let you know
when we're on our way.
And don't come to us,
the roads aren't safe.
No, they're not.
Oh, well, see you soon...
I hope.
See you soon.
(exhaling sharply)
(sighing)
Whoa!
(thudding)
(gasping)
Aah!
- Ben: Olivia?
- Where are you going?
Ben: Nowhere.
What are you doing back here?
The bridge is closed.
There's no way in or out.
(sighing)
Come in.
(Olivia sighing)
You're wet. You okay?
I thought you said
the heavy stuff
wasn't coming down 'til tonight.
How am I supposed to get back?
I have to help
the girls at the shop.
Hate to break it to you,
you're probably
stuck here for the night.
(sighing)
Terrific.
Ben: Sorry.
So am I.
(sighing)
Don't worry.
It's a big enough house,
I'll stay out of your way.
- Good.
- Good.
Great.
- So good.
- Okay.
(phone ringing)
- (phone ringing)
- Oh, oh, oh, oh!
- Gotta sit. I hear the phone.
- (phone ringing)
Who's on the phone, huh?
- Good girl.
- (phone ringing)
Ah, it's your mom.
Hey, Liv.
What is happening?
I am momentarily stranded at the
house where I made the delivery.
It's a massive snowstorm.
Oh, no. I...
I heard it was
getting worse up there.
Well, when do you
think you'll be back?
Olivia: Hopefully tomorrow.
I'm so sorry. I know how busy
we are preparing for the gala.
We're fine. We're just glad
that you're okay.
But that's got to be
a little awkward, isn't it?
Spending the night
with total strangers?
Olivia:
Funny you should mention.
Ben is here.
Wait. What?
Yeah.
His mother ordered the gifts.
They rented their aunt's
cabin for the holidays.
Wait, wait, wait.
Ben as in Benjamin.
The Benjamin?
The one and only.
And his family is
stranded at the ski resort,
so it's just the two of us.
I can't believe this.
Hall. You know, I knew it!
That was the last name on
the order-- Candace Hall!
Oh, I thought
it looked familiar.
Very familiar.
Thanks for the warning.
But this is great.
It's horrible.
We're already
not talking to each other.
Yeah, well,
that sounds about right.
So, maybe it
really is meant to be.
If it was meant to be, it would
have been a long time ago.
So, is he, um, alone?
Well...
he's not wearing a ring,
if that's what you mean.
And neither are you.
He's not interested.
And neither am I.
Mia: Oh, really?
Well, then, why did you notice
he's not wearing a ring, huh?
Simple curiosity.
Okay, well, all you can do is
make the best of it then, right?
(sighing)
I don't really have a choice.
How's my Ivy?
Oh, she's-- she's fine.
She's just...
being a little bit more
rambunctious than usual.
But we're having
a lovely time, aren't we?
Yeah.
Thank you so much, Mia.
I owe you.
It's okay. It's okay.
Just, um, we'll see you
tomorrow then, huh?
Okay. Bye.
(exhaling sharply)
(phone vibrating)
Terrific.
(groaning)
Clothes are still wet.
(sighing)
- There's no food in the fridge.
- I know.
I told you, my parents were
supposed to pick up
all the groceries
on their way here.
So much for that.
What are we going to do now?
I don't know yet.
We'll figure something out.
You keep extra
clothes in your car?
I will from now on.
Well...
(exhaling sharply)
...if you want, I have
extra sweats and dry socks.
Sure. Thanks.
Washer and dryer are
just around the corner.
I'll go get your clothes.
Hey, I'm gonna see if there's
any food tucked away somewhere.
Okay!
- Don't even.
- Ben: Nice socks.
It actually looks cute.
Cute wasn't my objective today.
Well, we can't
control the weather.
I shouldn't have
stayed for that coffee.
If you hadn't,
you'd be stuck in your car
somewhere right now.
Uh... okay.
Here, let me help you.
Thanks.
Oh, it's actually...
- Oh, okay.
- Switch.
- Got it.
- Yep.
Nice.
My mom wants this
place to look like...
Santa's workshop
by the time they get here.
Still got a ways to go.
Hey, we'll get there.
We always bring
lots of decorations. Here.
I got you. I got you.
You're probably right,
I'd be in some ditch somewhere.
I'm just a little bit on edge
because
I wish I was at the shop.
It's our busiest time of year.
Well, knowing Lily, Tina, and
Mia, I think they'll manage.
- They will.
- Put this up.
- Yeah.
- Thanks.
You still argue
whose idea it was?
No, we share the credit, even
though we all know it was me.
How are they, by the way?
They're great.
Oh, yeah? Married? Kids?
As a matter of fact, no.
You?
(chuckling)
That's none of your business.
So, that's a no. Besides,
I think I would have heard.
Then, why did you ask?
In case I didn't.
We haven't spoken in four years.
- Four and a half.
- Four and a half.
And as if you didn't notice
I wasn't wearing a ring.
I didn't.
So, uh, what would your
girlfriend or wife or whatever
think of you being
stranded with your ex?
Oh, please.
- Please what?
- Please!
Like you didn't notice
I'm not wearing a ring.
I didn't notice.
Oh, yeah? You didn't look?
No, I didn't.
Well, maybe I did,
but that doesn't mean you
don't still have a girlfriend.
I'm between girlfriends.
(phone ringing)
(phone ringing)
Aren't you going to answer that?
(phone ringing)
(phone ringing)
Hey, Jenny.
Jen: Ben! Hi.
Um, I hate to take you away
from your family,
but my radiator's out.
It's getting
kind of cold in here
and I don't know if the fire's
going to keep
the pipes from freezing.
Oh, okay.
I thought maybe you
could come take a look?
I know it's nasty out there.
Yeah. Uh, yeah, I can--
I can get there.
There's a little bit of a lull.
I so appreciate it.
No problem. See you soon.
Jenny?
Okay, relax. She owns
the market on the way up here,
lives just down the road.
Oh, yeah, I met her.
But she introduced
herself as Jen.
I call her Jenny.
She's cute.
All right,
I gotta go fix a radiator.
Since when do you
know how to fix radiators?
You're not the only one
with a toolbox, you know?
Well, I was the only one
who knew how to use one.
You'd be surprised how much I've
learned in the last few years.
Hmm.
It'll be dark soon;
I gotta go.
Well, don't
rush back on my account.
Don't intend to.
(phone chiming)
"Five years ago"?
(knocking)
My hero.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Nice to see you.
Nice to see you too.
I thought you'd be
heading to your family's
for Christmas by now.
Oh, yeah. I'm leaving tomorrow.
- Okay.
- As soon as the storm breaks.
Right. Phew. You're right,
it is cold in here.
Yeah, I should have replaced
the darn thing last year.
Ha!
Uh, follow me.
Okay.
- There you go.
- There she is.
- Well, it's not even warm.
- Yeah.
How are your mom and dad?
They're fine.
I mean, they're
stranded at a ski resort.
Nobody can go in or out.
Oh. So... you're alone, too?
Alone?
No. A friend came by
and she's stranded now, as well.
She?
An old family friend.
Family friend, huh?
Just a--
just a friend. Yes.
I hadn't heard
from you this year.
I was hoping that your family
was renting the house again.
I know.
I'm sorry I didn't reach out.
It's been one of
those kind of years.
Okay. Same here. Super busy.
Yeah.
Your mom texted me
a few times, though.
Oh, no.
- I am so sorry.
- Jen: I know.
- That's my mom.
- Uh-huh.
Yeah, she insisted we
exchanged numbers last year.
She must have really liked the
desserts I brought over.
Well, who didn't?
How long are you here for?
Ben: Through next week.
Oh, great.
I'm back right after Christmas.
Actually, there's a restaurant
that just opened up,
The Waterfront,
I heard that it's good.
Maybe we could check it out.
Yeah. I would love
to try something new.
Cool.
Of all the people that
I could have delivered gifts to,
it just had to be him.
I mean, come on.
I wasn't naughty
this year, was I?
- Jeez!
- (dryer buzzing)
My clothes are dry!
I am not going to be trapped
in a house with my ex-boyfriend!
Still? Can't I catch a break?
What am I going to do now?
(knocking)
Who on earth?
Hi!
Jen: Oh, hey.
I'm so sorry to barge in like
this, but I'm stranded.
Jen: You were at
the store this morning.
That's me.
Olivia.
Jen: Oh.
You're the
old friend of the family.
That's one way of putting it.
(all chuckling nervously)
Jen: Um, come in.
I'm a new friend of the family.
Oh.
How long has your family been
coming up here? Three years?
Something like that.
What are you doing here?
Well, my clothes were dry
and the snow let up,
so I thought
I'd make a run for it,
until I got to the bridge, which
is still closed.
Then, I wanted to
go back to the house,
but I couldn't get up the hill.
I saw your truck,
and so, here I am.
Here you are.
(chuckling)
I didn't mean to intrude.
Oh, no, no.
Ben's just fixing the radiator.
Mm. How's that going?
Fine.
Uh, and we're having
hot chocolate.
Would you like some?
Ben likes his with whole milk.
Right.
Does he?
Well, just a
small cup would be great.
Jen: Okay.
- I'll be right back.
- Okay.
So, uh, how's the radiator?
It's good.
Haven't... quite figured it out.
Did you bleed it?
I did, but no air came out.
Are there any other
radiators in the house?
Upstairs, there's one.
Olivia: Huh.
Okay. Follow me.
(hissing)
Well, that'll do it.
So...
Jen?
Ben: What about her?
Clearly,
she has a thing for you.
Don't even try.
Oh, come on. It's obvious.
"Ben likes his with whole milk."
You jealous?
No, I'm not.
Have you ever gone out with her?
I have, twice.
- Why not a third?
- Haven't asked her yet.
Well, don't let me
get in the way.
Oh, don't intend to.
Don't intend on
asking her out again
or don't intend on
letting me get in the way?
Jen: Hey, guys.
Hey.
You, uh, can turn the heat on.
- Oh, fantastic.
- Olivia: Yeah.
He's so good
at this kind of stuff.
He sure is.
Ooh.
Mmm!
Thank you for the hot chocolate.
It's delicious.
Mmm. Thank you.
Where are you going?
I'm gonna take my chances.
You're both welcome
to stay here.
No, we should probably get back.
My family could be
arriving any time.
Okay.
Well, let me put something
together for you then.
You said the
cupboards were bare.
Told you you
should have stocked up.
If only I'd known.
Olivia: I hope I'll be
able to get my car soon.
Ben: Me, too.
So...
you, uh, still use
a spoon with your pasta?
Of course.
Well, it smells delicious.
It's just buttered pasta.
Simple.
But tasteful.
You were always
such a good cook.
Listen,
I'm sorry if I sounded
unappreciative for the help.
It's not your fault
I'm stranded here,
and it's better than being
in some ditch somewhere.
So, thanks.
You're welcome. Let's just
make the best of it, right?
I'll do whatever I can
to get you home tomorrow,
and you can keep the
sweats for the night,
if they're more comfortable.
Thank you.
So, are you still writing?
Mm-hmm.
Noodle, nothing serious.
You know they have
computers for that, right?
I have no idea what
you're talking about.
I'm old school.
I prefer pen and pad.
With your handwriting?
Ha-ha.
Not meant for anyone but me.
But you went to New York to
write plays and get published.
A, turns out
I'm not a good writer.
B...
I was never great at putting
myself out there like you.
- What do you mean?
- Your gift wrapping shop.
Despite what you said earlier,
I always admired that you and
the ladies took that chance,
when there were
so many naysayers.
I appreciate that.
For the record,
I think you're probably better
at both of those
things than you think.
Both?
Writing and putting
yourself out there.
Nope, nope.
- Oh, come on.
- Nope, absolutely not.
- Come on! Really?
- Nope.
(sighing)
Well, I guess I'll have to find
something else to read
before bed, then.
Mm-hmm.
(exhaling sharply)
Hey there.
Hey!
I didn't know
you were down here.
My mom asked me to set up
the table for Christmas dinner.
Christmas dinner? I haven't been
sleeping that long, have I?
No.
She likes the ambiance
leading up to it.
You remember my mom.
She's a little particular.
Ah, yes.
Why did you sleep on the couch?
I was looking for a book.
Must have dozed off.
Any word on the roads?
Storm's not letting up.
I'm afraid you might be
here a little bit longer.
Well, as long as I get
home today at some point.
It's cold in here.
Yeah, I know.
The heater isn't
getting the house very warm.
It's on,
but it's not getting above 55.
And we're
almost out of firewood.
Would you mind taking a look?
I thought you'd never ask.
This way. Thank you.
Oh, wow.
(exhaling sharply)
Ooh...
Do you think
your aunt will mind?
Definitely not.
I mean, the moths
might take issue though.
Hmm. I'll make them an offer.
- Filter?
- Ben: Just checked it.
Pretty clean.
But for some reason,
it's not
distributing enough air.
Running on propane?
Yes, which won't freeze,
even in this weather,
if that's what you're thinking.
But the volume of propane
in an above-ground tank
will shrink if it's really cold,
and if the pressure is low
and the gas is low, then the gas
won't make it to the furnace.
Why didn't you become
a plumber or an electrician?
Uh, when was
the last time it was filled?
Don't know; it's a rental.
Guess we're gonna have
to find some more firewood.
(phone ringing)
- Oh, it's my mom.
- Oh!
Oh!
- Olivia: Sorry.
- You okay?
- Olivia: Fine.
- Ben: Yeah?
Who are you talking to?
Uh, nobody.
Hmm.
You look like you're
having a good time.
Well, what can we do?
Don't worry,
we're trying to get there.
And how are you?
Good. In fact...
In fact what, honey?
Nothing. Just, um, you know,
don't feel like you have
to hurry to get here.
Hmm... Does this have
anything to do with Jen?
Is that whose voice I heard?
No, just stay safe and warm
until the roads are open.
Well, I just feel terrible
you're there all alone.
Not the worst thing
that's happened to me.
Candice:
Now, you're being a bit coy.
I am not.
Candice:
Well, have you seen Jen or not?
Yes,
as a matter of fact.
Candice: Oh, wonderful.
I have high hopes.
Like I said,
don't feel like you have
to hurry back here.
Okay? I mean it.
I'm-- I'm good.
Candice: Okay, sweetie.
Well, there's talk of
bringing in snowcats
to get people
back to their homes.
So, we'll see you soon!
Bye!
Oh, no.
Oh, no.
Ivy?
(growling)
(phone ringing)
(phone ringing)
Hey, Tina, how's it going?
Uh, just two mittens, a scarf,
slippers, but don't worry,
we're doing okay.
Olivia: Oh, no.
She's chewing stuff?
I think it's that
she just misses you.
You haven't
ever been away this long.
But don't worry,
she's still my best gal.
Olivia: I'm sorry.
I'm doing everything
I can to get back.
Tina: Are you still snowed in?
Yep, and it's not letting up.
I don't think
I'm getting out of here today.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I mean, definitely
worse things that have happened.
Do I detect potential
for a mistletoe photo?
No.
There's a lot of water
under that bridge.
Oh. Yours or his?
- Both.
- Tina: I don't know.
It's kind of nice
to be snowed in together.
It's kind of romantic, actually.
Right out of one of those
Derbyshire books
that Mia's always reading.
Well, just come
back in one piece,
and I mean that
more ways than one.
Olivia: Don't worry.
I am not about to miss the gala
or the Best in Bow contest.
(barking)
I'm sorry.
- God, I feel terrible.
- Well,
you know I love her, but it
might be necessary to come back.
Is there anything
I can do in the meantime?
Sing her Christmas carols.
Christmas carols?
Yeah, it tends to calm her.
Okay, well,
I love a good Christmas song.
I'll talk to you later.
Okay, well,
I'll see you soon, I promise.
Okay, bye.
Jingle bells
Jingle bells,
jingle all the way
Oh...
- Are we out of firewood?
- Ben: Soon.
We need more.
Ever use snowshoes before?
You having fun yet?
I can't say this
was on my bucket list.
Bring back any memories?
I was wondering if you were
going to bring that up.
That was a fun trip.
Yeah, it was.
My first time skiing.
Remember racing out to the
woodpile from the hot tub?
By the time we got back inside,
our hair was frozen solid.
How do you think I got these
green and red
streaks in my hair?
That explains it.
All right,
I think that's enough.
Let's head back before it
really starts coming down again.
Didn't we take
a photo of us doing that?
I don't know.
You still have the photo?
- No.
- Huh.
Yeah, me neither.
I don't tend to hold on
to things like that.
Sure.
Hmm.
All right, what the heck.
- Okay.
- For old times' sake.
Both: Ahh...
(camera shutter clicking)
Olivia: Oh, wow. That's
better than the first one.
I think it's
better than the first one.
Yep.
- All right, we got it.
- Okay.
Why didn't you tell your mom
I was here when she called?
You know my mom.
Not as well as I thought.
Let's just say she's
an overly protective mother.
She assumes it was
my fault with the breakup.
Something like that.
- What did you tell her?
- Nothing, honest.
She jumped to
her own conclusions.
So, why didn't you
set the record straight?
You really want
to get into this again?
No.
Look, with my mom,
it's just best if...
If I'm gone-gone
when they get here?
Something like that.
Sorry.
I heard your mom
talking about Jen.
Like I said,
overprotective mother.
Why, uh,
didn't you go
on a third date with her?
Oh!
I thought you didn't care.
Call it simple curiosity.
I don't know, actually.
She's pretty, funny,
has a successful business,
smart, too.
Wow, it must have been
a really horrible second date...
- All right, okay.
- ...for you to turn that down.
I'm sure you've been on a few
dates since we broke up.
Tons.
"Tons."
Didn't need to hear that.
How many got to a third?
Uh... none.
Why?
I asked you about Jen first.
Well, that's for me
to know and you to find out.
(scoffing)
Not much good at radiators,
but you always
knew how to light a fire.
Did I?
Maybe we should
stay up a little longer?
Yeah.
Make sure it doesn't go out.
- Yeah.
- Ben: Yeah.
I'll get some blankets.
Olivia: Okay.
(sizzling)
Nice look.
Lucky me, they fit.
It's very you.
I was up early.
How do you like your eggs?
Edible at this point.
Perfect. Me, too.
Maybe we should ration this.
We're not sure
how much is left in Jen's--
I mean Jenny's care package.
Well, my parents
should be here soon,
so we'll be
stocked up pretty shortly.
You'll be stocked up
and I'll be gone
before they get here...
hopefully.
Right.
You said that they're
stuck at the ski resort?
Yep.
And they bought groceries
before they went skiing?
No.
That's a good point.
That doesn't
make much sense, would it?
And I'm assuming that the
grocery store in the village
is closed like everything else.
Another good point.
Uh...
Yeah...
Okay.
(clearing throat)
Reporter: Itasca County now
reporting power outages,
as this incredible storm
continues to dump lots of snow.
(phone ringing)
Which means thousands
of people will be snowed in
on Christmas Day.
- (phone ringing)
- Just incredible.
Ben, nice to hear from you.
Everything okay?
Yeah. Well, sort of.
We don't have much
of anything left to eat,
and my family's
going to be here soon.
Shoot. Um...
I mean, I would share
what I have, but...
there's no way to
get out of my driveway,
much less get down to the store.
And I wouldn't
snowshoe over either, Ben.
It's bad out there.
No, no, you're right.
Is the radiator working okay?
Yeah, it's doing great.
Thanks again for fixing it.
Actually, that was Olivia.
Mm-hmm. I knew that, by the way.
- She's nice.
- Yeah,
she is.
No hard feelings,
just so you know.
Thanks, Jen.
Listen, when the storm breaks,
it's not a long
hike down the hill.
I'll, uh-- I'll go open up
the store for you.
Hey, thank you. Good luck.
Jen: You too, Ben.
(humming "Good King Wenceslas")
(gasping)
Oh!
Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Oh, no, no, no, no.
Oh...
Okay.
(exhaling sharply)
So, I-I hear you like
Christmas music, huh?
So, um...
How about this?
(jazz version of
"Jingle Bells" playing)
Oh.
(jazz version of
"Jingle Bells" continuing)
Oh, oh, oh.
Not this one.
Any of those, if you have to.
Not this one.
Anything?
- Nope.
- Nah. Me either.
I guess my aunt doesn't
keep extra food around.
(gasping)
Hey, look at this.
Mistletoe.
Ooh.
Reminds me of the night we met.
(Olivia sighing contentedly)
The look on your face...
Oh, the look on yours.
Poor Dave.
Ooh, poor Ann.
Ehh.
It was a horrible date anyway.
Yeah, so was she.
I went to get her in my pickup
truck, she wouldn't get in.
She said she was
embarrassed to be seen in one.
Did I ever tell you that?
No!
But now I don't feel so bad.
You sure it was an accident?
Yes. I honestly thought
that you were Dave,
until I kissed you,
and then I was sure
it wasn't Dave.
I'm glad it wasn't.
Me too.
And look, we always said
we'd have a great story
to tell our kids how we met.
Listen,
I wasn't exactly honest when I
said that I didn't think of that
when I came up with the
mistletoe idea for the gala.
Yeah, kind of figured.
I think the four of us
are secretly competing
to see who gets there first.
Hmm.
Olivia: So much for that.
Don't give up yet.
On the party or the mistletoe?
Both?
What is it?
It's just...
(sighing)
...you make it seem
like it would be easy.
Yeah, no. You're right.
I didn't say I wanted
to be right. It's just that
we have different lives now and
a lot of water under the bridge.
You're right.
Right.
So, we're out of luck.
Are we?
Well, I mean about the food.
Yeah, I don't think
there's anything down there.
Right, right, right.
(exhaling sharply)
All right.
Okay. Yeah.
Oh.
Yeah.
I know you get anxious
when you miss your mom,
but let's find you
something else to chew.
Okay? No more books!
No more books.
No more books.
Oh...
Oh.
Okay, then.
No walkies. Um...
Okay. Oh...
Oh...
Yeah.
- (phone ringing)
- Um...
Lily.
Oh, yeah. It's your turn.
Okay.
Comfy?
Yeah. Me, too.
Ben:
So, we have plenty of water.
We can drink
right from the faucet.
Check that.
Bottle of wine
for my Aunt Susie.
Which we will drink.
Both: Check.
Two eggs, a little bit of pasta,
and a drop of olive oil.
There's a stick of
butter in the fridge.
- And plenty of seasoning.
- Olivia: Check.
Okay, well as long as we can
boil water and fry up some eggs,
it'll be easy-peasy
until the storm breaks.
(sighing)
Am I correct?
Is that an electric stove?
Yep.
Terrific.
Ben: Maybe there's a flashlight
in the laundry room?
Olivia: I know I saw
candles here somewhere.
- We got a radio!
- Olivia: Huh!
Radio DJ:
Already over 18 inches of snow
and it's still falling.
This one is a doozy.
Looks like Santa's definitely
going to need Rudolph
to guide his
sleigh tomorrow night.
Bingo. Candles. Lots of them.
Great!
Well...
Oh! I got matches!
Okay.
Look at all this!
(whistling softly)
A lot more than what we brought.
Your mom said
she wanted this place
to look like Santa's workshop.
I like the way you think.
I bet not even
the St. Paul Christmas Gala
will look this good.
It better.
It's a big deal for us;
it has to be perfect.
We're really putting ourselves
out there by sponsoring it.
I'm sure it'll be great.
I just feel horrible
that I can't be there to help.
It's a huge undertaking and
our reputation is at stake.
I don't know.
Maybe the universe is trying
to tell me something.
What do you mean?
I don't know.
Fate?
Have you ever
forgotten something,
gone back to get it,
and it's a difference between
getting into an accident
and missing it by
just a few seconds?
Ben: Whoa!
- That's pretty bleak.
- Well, it happened to me once.
Yeah, I went back for my purse,
it was like five seconds,
and this truck ran a red light
just a few seconds ahead of me.
- Hm.
- Olivia: It was a miracle.
If I hadn't
forgotten my purse...
It's like someone
had a hand in it.
Hmm. Or just good luck.
Is it luck?
You think it's a coincidence
that you happened to be under
the mistletoe that night?
Or that your mom chose my shop
to get her gifts wrapped,
of all the places
she could have gone?
Well, unless
I suggested it to her.
Did you?
For me to know
and you to find out.
(scoffing)
You can't do that.
That's not fair.
I'm serious about this.
Even if you did,
what are the chances
that I'm the one who
delivered the gifts
right before a snowstorm hits,
while you're here by yourself?
Hmm.
Well, I don't know.
Maybe it's a little bit of both.
You didn't need
to stay for coffee;
- you chose to do it.
- Or...
someone else had a
hand in it without me knowing.
I concede your point.
It's just a thought, anyway.
Maybe someone else
is meant to win Best in Bow.
I'm sorry, what?
Best in Bow?
It's a
gift wrapping competition.
There are four categories--
Best Wrap, Fastest Wrap,
Best Free Wrap.
Furoshiki is Mia's specialty.
Furo-what?
It's a Japanese
style of wrapping
that uses cloth
instead of paper.
Wow. And so,
your specialty is bows?
Yep.
- Two-year champion.
- Ben: Huh.
And what goes
into a bow, exactly?
You'd be surprised.
So, this is a thing?
Oh, it's a thing, all right.
So, you did all these?
Well, most of them.
But this is just
a standard, classic bow.
We only got standard?
Your mom only paid for standard.
Ooh, how embarrassing.
I wish I'd known.
So, what's your entry?
Well, I was planning on making
a bow into a large heart,
using a lot of ribbon
to make it multidimensional.
Multidimensional?
Yeah. Well, like I said,
it's a thing.
Show me.
I thought you were
gonna use ribbons.
If I had any,
but a true artist
can make do with anything.
Hmm.
Olivia:
A few pieces of tape, please.
Tape.
Just small ones.
Like that?
- Perfect.
- Do you want more?
Yes, please.
You all still wear
your bracelets?
Yeah.
426 Walnut Street,
it's a reminder
that we're together
even when we're apart.
I would do anything
for those girls.
You're a loyal friend.
They're lucky to have you.
What can I say?
When I love, I love hard.
It's a blessing and a curse.
(chuckling)
Trust me, only a blessing.
Okay, you ready
to see some magic?
- Sure am.
- All righty.
Thank you.
Ta-da.
Why is the heart blue?
(sighing)
Well...
we can't all be so lucky.
I'm really impressed.
You are a true artist.
And apparently,
majored in psychology.
Thank you.
It's... yours, if you want it.
Thank you.
I'm gonna go up
and take a shower
while we still have hot water.
Yeah.
You know everything you do
is a work of art, Olivia.
Always has been.
Thanks.
(sighing)
Okay, Ivy, these are for the
St. Paul Community Center,
so they are off-limits. Deal?
Good girl.
Yeah, that's a good girl.
Glad we agreed on that.
Oh!
Oh, oh! Ivy!
So sweet.
What are you doing?
Nothing!
Can you give it
back to me? Please?
Why can't I read it?
It's personal, I told you.
It's good.
I didn't know you were
into romance novels.
I'm... not.
Just, can you-- Olivia, come on.
- "Her laugh and the..."
- That's not funny.
"...presence of an intangible
light of her own.
You're just gonna keep reading?
Gonna ignore what I'm saying?
"Even the strangest
gale could blow it out."
Can you-- hey, come on. That...
"So, he lives with this
"or does he just exist?
"A heart broken becomes
a heart protected.
"'Go find someone else',
they say.
"And now, he sees her
in so many faces,
"other places.
"But memories are still too raw
to think they're ever her.
"He knows the wounds
are self-inflicted,
"but where would he start?
He'd make it worth her while
"for one more kiss,
one more smile.
"She's God's
greatest work of art."
I guess you know why I never
went on the third date with Jen.
Why didn't you
tell me about this?
You know, it's easier
to write it down.
It's beautiful.
Would it have made a difference?
(sighing)
It just did.
(gasping)
We should probably
blow out the candles.
Not yet.
(engines revving)
- What is that?
- (engines rumbling)
(door opening)
Candice: We're here!
The resort got their snowcats
to bring everyone home!
Hi! Come in! Come in! Hi!
Nice to see you!
Nice to see you!
- Hey, Mom!
- Oh, sweetie!
Oh, come here, buddy!
Come here! Hey, hey!
- You missed a great party!
- Did I?
Yeah, everyone was in the same
boat. We all did our best.
I mean, I could have spent
another night, I'm not kidding!
No, thank you.
Ben: I don't know what you mean.
- Hey, man.
- Hey, what's up?
- I'm Brian.
- Hi, Brian. Nice to meet you.
His whole family went overseas,
so we scooped him up.
Great. Welcome.
- Brian: Thanks.
- Welcome.
Slim pickings at the resort.
Nothing else is open in town.
Yeah, and there's
no food here at all.
Ben: No, the house is empty.
- That's strange.
- Not entirely.
Surprise!
(all chuckling nervously)
Uh, Ben?
Surprise!
Candice:
Well, what is she doing here?
Are you two back together?
Al: When did this happen?
- No, we're--
- No, it's not--
- We're not.
- We're not together.
No.
I don't understand. Where's Jen?
Ben: Mom, Jen's not here.
Olivia delivered the gifts
and got stranded
here by the storm.
The gifts?
Yeah, you ordered the gift
wrapping from her company.
Small world.
Oh, indeed.
So, are the
roads open yet or...
- Oh, you haven't heard.
- Ben: Heard what?
Well, the bridge is closed.
It's unsafe.
Still?
Mm-hmm. Only way in and out.
So, I guess that means you're,
uh, spending Christmas with us.
(Al groaning)
Oh, dear.
I have a great idea. So,
why don't we all get cleaned up
and we'll break out
the board games?
- Yeah, okay.
- Not now, Al.
It's nice to see you.
It's nice to see you, too.
(sighing)
Christmas.
(chuckling nervously)
Yay.
Lily: I can't believe you're
really stuck out there.
For how long?
They say they're not gonna open
up the bridge for a few days.
I'm not going to
make it to the gala.
Lily: Oh, I'm sorry, Liv.
I still think
it happened for a reason.
I thought so, too,
until his mom arrived and I've
never felt more unwelcome.
Lily: Hmm.
Olivia:
I just can't wait to go home.
Don't give up yet.
Yeah. At this point it's
going to take a miracle.
Well, it is
that time of the year.
Hm.
Thank you for
taking care of Ivy.
Tell Tina and Mia I love them.
Have so much fun at the party.
Lily: Merry Christmas.
You too.
(sighing)
- Hey.
- Al: Hey.
Oh, the house
looks lovely, Benjamin.
Where did you find
all these other decorations?
They were in the laundry room.
Al: You did a great job, son.
You know, Olivia was a big help.
I just don't understand.
You must have
known it was her shop.
Candice: It didn't
cross my mind, honestly.
Monica: Either way, you've been
a little more welcoming, Mom.
After the way she
broke your brother's heart,
a heart that hasn't
mended in four years...
Okay, all right, just stop.
Please.
First of all,
I'm not a charity case, okay?
I'm doing
just fine with my life.
- And it wasn't Olivia's fault.
- But you said--
I said a lot of things, and you
took it the wrong way, Mom.
That's what you do.
I understand you
were protecting me,
and I love you for that,
but right now,
I need you to listen
to what I'm saying.
Olivia had a chance to make
something out of her business
with her three closest
friends, and she did.
I'm the one who left.
It was my fault.
I put myself before her.
- But you had--
- Candace, Candace,
just let him speak, okay?
Was my heart broken? Yes.
Is it still? Yes.
So, was hers at one time.
That's on me.
But this whole experience,
being stuck here together,
it's reminded me
just how amazing she is.
I don't know
what's gonna happen,
but it's Christmas Eve,
and right now,
I need you to welcome her.
Not Jen, not anyone else.
Her.
She makes you that happy?
If she'll
take me back, she will.
Candice:
And that is good enough for me.
Thanks, Mom.
I owe you an apology.
Oh, will you ever forgive me?
I already have.
Oh...
I always did like you.
Ivy, do you want to
go to the dog park
and see all your friends?
Ivy?
Oh, no. Ivy?
No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
("We Wish You
A Merry Christmas" playing)
Oh...
(chuckling)
You just needed
the right song, didn't you?
("We Wish You
A Merry Christmas" playing)
Thank you for
not eating the hats.
(chuckling)
("We Wish You
A Merry Christmas" playing)
High five.
(chuckling)
Blow. There we go.
(all exclaiming)
Come on here.
Help me out here. Oh!
Oh! Okay.
(chattering indistinctly)
Ben: The other way.
- (chattering)
- Olivia: Whoa! Whoa!
(chattering)
(all exclaiming)
Olivia: Ivy.
(gasping)
Good girl.
- Hi, Ivy.
- Hi.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas.
I know this isn't how
you wanted to spend it.
I'd say it's more...
not how I expected to spend it.
Ah.
This has turned out to be
one of the best
Christmases I've ever had.
I'm glad. Me, too.
Got a text from Jen,
said I could
meet her at the store.
We don't have anything
for our Christmas dinner.
How are you gonna get there
if the bridge is still closed?
Looks like I got a hike it.
Where's the rest of your family?
Still sleeping.
You need some help?
So far, we made
a pretty good team.
You sure about this?
Oh, we're practically
experts by now.
One step in front
of the other, right?
I think this is gonna
be a great story one day.
If we survive to tell it.
- Ready?
- Yep.
(straining)
- Got it.
- Okay.
(exhaling sharply)
(bell ringing)
- Jen?
- Jen: Be right there.
Ben: Hey.
Jen: Hey.
Wasn't too bad, was it?
No, it was fun, actually.
Jen: That's what I think.
How often do you get to be
snowed in for Christmas?
Okay, so, seven of you?
Eight. Oh, okay.
I thought you had said--
If you can join us.
Me?
No, no, I...
I don't want to intrude.
You won't be.
You couldn't
get to your family, Jenny.
You're not spending
Christmas alone.
That would
actually be really nice.
Thank you.
Okay, well, I was
thinking sort of a ramen,
microwave burrito,
frozen pizza theme.
- Perfect.
- Okay, great.
What's mine is yours.
- Both: Thank you.
- Grab whatever you want.
Ooh...
Hmm.
(Monica sighing)
Dad.
I'm thinking.
It's been ten minutes.
Don't rush me.
Oh, for goodness sake, Al,
take your turn.
She's going to win anyway.
Brian: Oh, they're
coming up the driveway.
Yeah, you're right.
- Ben: Hey.
- All: Hey.
- Ben: Hey.
- Brian: All right.
Al: All right.
(chattering)
Listen up,
some of the roads are plowed,
but the bridge still isn't open.
- Al: Jen! Hi!
- Hey, everyone. Hi.
Jenny's been
orphaned too this year.
Couldn't make it to her family.
I hope that's okay.
Of course, it is. How wonderful.
I can help you with these. Um...
- Thank you.
- Yeah.
Jen, this is Brian,
my neighbor's cousin's
roommate's uncle. I think--
- I think I got that right.
- Yeah, close enough.
- Nice to meet you.
- Yeah, here. Hold these.
Ben: Okay, to the fridge.
(chattering)
Okay.
(clearing throat)
- (glass clinking)
- Oh. Shh. Shh.
(Al clearing throat)
Time for Dad speech.
It'll be brief and not as
emotional as last year.
(all laughing)
Wow.
What an adventure
to get here today, huh?
This is a Christmas
we will not soon forget. But...
we are all together, we're warm,
we're safe, we're well-fed.
Thank you so much to Jen.
- Olivia: Yes.
- Ben: Thank you, Jen.
I'd like to welcome
Olivia back into our lives.
We're so grateful you're here.
And Jen, I know you would
probably love to be
with your family today,
but we are very grateful
to have you with us today,
as well, and particularly Brian.
- Candice: Al...
- (all laughing)
Al: I'm just saying.
(family chuckling)
You know, God works in
mysterious ways,
and I'd like to think
that the path that
has led all here today...
...is for reasons that are
bigger than we all know.
So, to the new year ahead.
Fortune favors the bold,
as do new possibilities
for young and for old.
- Olivia: Aww...
- Candice: Aww. Well said, Al.
All: Cheers.
Cheers, Pops.
Al: Yeah, cheers.
All: Cheers.
And now, bon appetite!
- (all exclaiming)
- He says it every year.
Al: It's not the same
if I don't say it.
- (chattering)
- Ben: Burritos?
Top Ramen.
(chattering)
You okay?
Yeah.
I'm sorry you're
going to miss the gala.
Not to mention, Best in Bow.
Maybe next year.
Yeah.
Leftover sausage
pepperoni feast,
if anyone's still hungry?
No way. No. I'm stuffed.
Olivia: Yeah.
Hey. I just got off a call
with a friend of mine,
she's a deputy,
and the bridge just reopened.
- What?
- Jen: Yeah.
They've given it a full
inspection, safe to cross.
What about the
rest of the roads?
35 just reopened, too.
What time does the gala start?
Uh, in less than three hours.
Wait, you can't take the 55.
You have to go
through Kimball on 15.
Well, I used to live in Kimball.
That'll add at least 45 minutes.
So what? Let's give it a try.
"Let's"?
You think I'm going
to let someone else
kiss you under
that mistletoe at the gala?
- Depends.
- Ben: On what?
Fate.
Fate is what we make of it.
And I'm the one with the truck.
- I mean, he has a point.
- Yeah.
Wait. I-I can't go to
the gala dressed like this.
Right.
And I didn't bring
anything fancy,
otherwise, I'd let you borrow.
Uh...
Wait.
I have an idea.
To the basement!
(chuckling)
Hey, what do you think?
Looking sharp, buddy,
looking sharp.
Oh, my handsome boy.
You have fun.
Thanks, Mom.
Al: Hey!
- Wow, you look amazing.
- Thank you.
But we don't have time for
compliments. We gotta go.
Right.
Jen: Don't forget the supplies.
- Olivia: Thanks.
- Merry Christmas.
All: Merry Christmas.
And you do, too.
Come on. Bye!
All: Bye.
- Good luck.
- Whoo!
You okay?
Yeah.
I'm so glad you
still have your truck.
Ben: We'll come back
for your car after the gala.
For now, let's just
get you to Best in Bow.
Ben: How are we doing on time?
Less than an hour.
- (phone ringing)
- We got this.
Olivia: Hello?
Liv! You're in a truck!
Moving!
I'm in a truck moving!
I might actually
make it to the gala!
Lily: What?
That's amazing!
Sean's on his way
to pick me up now.
We'll stall on
Best in Bow, if we have to.
Okay, great!
In the meantime,
we're going to try to
get there as soon as possible.
We?
- Um...
- Ben: Hey, Lily.
Merry Christmas.
Ben! Wow! Hi.
How's everything with Ivy?
Great. She's upstairs asleep.
She's going to be so excited
to see you after the gala.
Aww.
Thank you so much, Lil.
Hey, how did everything turn out
with the mistletoe panorama?
Um, well, the actual
set up itself looks great,
but there was a bit of a mix up
and the actual
mistletoe didn't arrive.
But we're working on it.
Don't worry about it.
Just drive safe, Ben.
- Will do.
- Okay, we'll, see you soon.
Hey, and good luck
at Fastest Wrap. Whoo!
Thank you. I'll see you soon.
I guess you're not the only one
bringing a date to the gala.
Let's just say
it's been an interesting
holiday for all of us.
Ben: How we doing?
Mia just texted me.
They just started
the competition.
It's gonna be close.
All right,
folks, let the games begin!
- Whoo!
- (crowd applauding)
On your mark,
get set, go!
(cheering)
Come on, Tina!
Tina: You got this, Lily!
- Ready?
- I'm ready.
Okay, folks,
is everyone
ready for Best in Bow?
Oh, no. Where is she?
- She's almost here.
- I'm sorry, ladies,
but we have to keep
things moving along.
No, no, no, here she is!
I'm here! I'm coming!
You made it!
Olivia: Yeah,
thanks to Ben's truck.
Hi.
Hello.
Mia: Hi.
We still have
no mistletoe, though.
Ah, okay. Ladies and gentlemen,
our next competition,
Best in Bow.
And here are the rules.
Contestants will
have three minutes,
using ribbons, fabric, and well,
just about anything
of anyone's choice.
Sam once used a shoe horn,
not the best choice,
but it was a choice.
This competition will be
based on the fanciest,
danciest, and
romanciest Christmas bow.
Ladies and gentlemen,
take your positions.
Create!
Lily: What's she up to?
She must have learned
a few tricks up north.
I bet she did.
Interesting, interesting.
A different concept altogether.
I hope our returning champ
knows what she's doing.
Oh, Dr. Thorson,
that's brilliant.
I think Karen Wagner
may have moved into the lead
with that beautiful design.
All right, everyone,
it's almost time to finish up.
Let's see what you got.
And... that's time.
(audience gasping
and applauding)
- (gasping)
- Oh, wow.
Folks, a mistletoe.
That is unbelievable.
And we have a winner.
Olivia Matheson!
(cheering and applauding)
Well, well, folks,
it looks like the ladies at
All Wrapped Up have once again
proven that
they're hard to beat.
(cheering and applauding)
(audience applauding)
That was amazing.
Thank you.
I am so happy to see you.
Are you okay, though?
Yeah.
We have a lot to talk about.
I think we all do.
But first,
I have a mistletoe to hang up.
I think she should.
Excuse us.
Ben: Excuse me.
(chattering)
Excuse us.
Ben: Excuse us.
Olivia: Excuse us.
Ben: Excuse us.
Mistletoe coming through.
Mistletoe.
(applauding, cheering)
Oh. Thank you. Thank you.
It's a work of art.
Thanks.
I think it turned out
pretty nicely.
Olivia,
get on with it already.
At least this time,
you'll be kissing the right guy.
Is that so?
As fate would have it.
(applauding, cheering)
Man: All right,
all right, all right!
(cheering, applauding)
We did it. We really did it.
- And it was perfect.
- I know.
It was better than perfect.
The four of us can
accomplish anything.
Until next year.
(glasses clinking)
Olivia: Yeah.
Mm. All right, well, shall we?
Yeah.
Okay...
All: Four, two, six! Whoo!
(all laughing)
Wait, that was, like, a kiss.
It was a kiss.
It was--
it was great.
I'll tell you about it later.
(laughing)
Deck the halls with boughs of
holly, fa la la la la
La la la la
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Fa la la la la, la la la la
(humming "Deck the Halls")
Sorry, sweetheart.
Okay.
Good girl.
Okay, come up.
Oh...
You didn't think
I forgot you, did you?
(sighing)
'Tis the season.
Hello!
This needs to be
wrapped before we open.
- Okay.
- Come on, Ivy.
What's happening with
everything else you got there?
This was for the Smith order,
but right now,
I got to pick up a few gifts
and then drive an hour north.
Wait. We deliver now?
Uh, with the amount that that
woman is paying, yes, we do.
Can you take care of
Ivy while I'm gone?
You know how she gets carsick if
she's in the car too long.
I know she can be
a handful when she misses me,
but I'll barely be gone.
Of course!
Hi, cutie!
Hello.
Are you sure you guys are going
to be okay for a couple hours?
I'm just going to
zip in and zip out.
It's not a problem.
We got this.
Four days until Christmas
and we're finally, at last,
ready to host the gala, thanks
to the help of all of you.
Aww... And Mia,
I'm going to help set up
for the mistletoe panorama
as soon as I'm back.
Oh, you know what?
You're reminding me.
I'm still waiting for the
mistletoe to get delivered.
It's just... everything
is sold out right now.
Don't worry about it.
We're going to be fine.
After all we've been through
with sponsoring the gala,
it's all good.
Okay.
Thanks again for
helping with Ivy.
We make a great team,
always have.
All right, ladies!
All: Four, two, six! Whoo!
Lily: Drive safe.
Always. Oh,
and I can't wait to show you
what I have in store for
the Best in Bow competition.
It'll be a clean sweep,
just like last year.
Oh. See you this afternoon.
Both: Bye.
Oh, good morning, Olivia.
Good morning, Mayor Betz.
Another busy day, I see.
- Ehh. More like a busy month.
- Ah.
I'm off to make a delivery
somewhere in the woods.
Well, you are almost
at the finish line.
I'll see you at the gala.
I'll see you then.
Oh, good morning, Maxwell.
Jingle bells,
jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun
It is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh
(Christmas music
playing over radio)
Radio DJ: The storm now moving
farther east than expected.
This one might
pack quite a punch, folks.
GPS voice: You have arrived.
Olivia: Huh.
Arrived?
Ooh.
Hi there.
Hi.
It's already
starting to snow, huh?
- Yeah.
- That is a big one coming in.
Where are you headed?
Uh... apparently here.
Oh.
Hey. I'm Jen.
- Hi.
- Hey.
Owner, employee, janitor, and
pretty much everything else.
Olivia Matheson. I'm supposed to
be at 2969 Lake Shore Avenue,
but the GPS
brought me here and I--
Yeah, this is 2969 Lake Drive.
That happens.
I guess the geniuses
who make those things
haven't figured that out yet.
The Grenville Lodge?
That's the one, yes. Why?
Are you a guest of the family
who's renting it this week?
I'm just
dropping off some gifts.
Good.
Um, yeah, it's the big house on
your right as you drive up.
You can't miss it.
Just past the bridge,
the only way in and out.
- Thank you.
- Yeah.
You sure you don't
want to grab a few things
with this storm coming in?
Oh, I'm just gonna
head right back, so...
Okay, well,
drive carefully then.
The roads can get
pretty slick up here.
I live just up the road, too.
Oh. Well, thank you.
- I really appreciate the help.
- Of course.
- Have a good day.
- See you later.
(knocking)
Olivia?
Ben?
Um, you're...
I mean...
What are you doing here?
Delivering gifts that have been
wrapped, that were ordered.
What are you doing here? Uh,
this is my aunt's place.
My family rents it from her
for Christmas. You're...
Cold.
Right. Right. Come in.
Wow.
I'm at a loss for words here.
Speechless.
Where's your family?
They're already
hitting the slopes.
I got a bum knee,
so I'm sitting it out this year.
It's a bit of a haul
to the ski resort.
They won't be back
till this evening.
In the meantime,
I have been left to
decorate and set up.
Wow. Olivia.
Wow. Ben.
How are you?
I'm good.
You?
Can't complain.
The drive,
the drive must have been long.
It was like an hour and a half.
- Mm-hmm.
- Roads aren't great.
Just to deliver our gifts.
That have been
all wrapped up, yeah.
All Wrapped Up, it's the name
of my business, remember?
Right, yes. Yes. Sorry.
My mom arranged all of that.
Never thought to ask her
where she took them.
How is she, your mother?
She's good.
Great, actually.
Just as annoyed
at my Dad as always.
Well,
I should unload the gifts and--
Hey, you want a cup
of coffee or something?
Warm up
a little bit before you leave?
I don't know. I'm a little
worried about the roads.
You know, apparently,
the heavy stuff's not supposed
to hit till later tonight,
so...
- Okay.
- Yeah?
- Only if it's quick.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
- Okay. Be right back.
I've got some on.
(sighing)
Still black?
Olivia: Uh, yeah.
My parents are picking up all
the groceries on their way here,
so there's only a little bit
of coffee left in the pantry.
Nothing fancy.
Eh, I don't like fancy anyway.
Here.
Thanks.
- Sit.
- Okay.
I remember that.
Remember what?
When it comes to coffee
or food in general,
keep it simple.
But tasteful.
Right.
- But business is good?
- Oh, yeah.
It's really great.
We're sponsoring the St. Paul
Christmas Gala this year.
Wow. Impressive.
Olivia: Yeah.
We're adding a little twist.
We got a mistletoe booth,
photos, a panoramic thingy.
- Should be fun.
- Ben: Mistletoe, huh?
Brings back some memories.
Uh... yeah, I-I guess so.
I never really thought about it.
Look, I, uh...
I'm really happy for you.
I'm glad it all worked out.
What?
Oh, I-I guess I find it
ironic in itself.
Here we go.
You were never
supportive of our idea
about a gift-wrapping business.
That is not true.
My career was
taking me to New York.
Where I was supposed to follow.
There was no "supposed to".
- But you wanted me to.
- Yeah, of course I did.
At the expense of what I wanted.
At the time,
I thought you wanted me.
Us.
I did.
But I also had an obligation
to my three best friends.
Our senior thesis
took off in a way
that we never imagined,
and look at us now.
I don't have
any regrets about that.
Oh, yeah? No regrets at all?
- That's not fair.
- I don't know.
I guess I thought
we were more important.
As long as we were the version
that you wanted us to be,
which was us in New York.
Olivia,
I was willing to move back.
- But you didn't.
- Because you moved on.
You came to that
conclusion long before I did.
But you did move on.
Eventually, yes.
Well, you never answered my
question: you have any regrets?
Only that I agreed
to make this delivery.
Thanks for the coffee.
It really heated me up.
Good luck at the gala.
I'll be sure to send you a
photo of me under the mistletoe.
(sighing)
Oh.
Come on!
Are you serious?
(phone ringing)
- (phone ringing)
- (sighing)
Hey, Mom.
Candice: Oh, hello, Ben.
Everything okay?
Fine. How's the skiing?
Well, they've closed all the
lifts because of the storm
and now, we're stranded here
at the resort.
The roads are closed.
There's no traffic in or out.
Ben: Oh, no.
Yeah, it just started
to snow here, too.
- Hi, Ben!
- Hey, bro!
Hey, guys!
Al, please,
I'm trying to talk.
(sighing)
So, we're not sure
when we'll be able to make it.
I will keep the fire burning.
Well, just make sure you
get up all the decorations,
so it looks Christmassy
when we get there.
I will.
And don't forget
to set the table.
Already on it, Mom.
And what about the gifts?
Have they arrived?
Yeah.
Yeah, just a short time ago.
Candice: Okay, good.
And we'll pick up
groceries on our way back.
Have you seen Jen?
Jen?
Jen, who lives down the road,
owns the market?
Uh, no, I haven't.
Candice:
Such a sweet, pretty girl.
Why don't you invite her
for Christmas dinner?
Pretty sure she spends
Christmas with her family.
Well, I think you should
call her and find out.
I thought the two of you
hit it off last year.
(sighing)
We went out a couple times, Mom.
That was it.
You know I just worry
about you ever since...
what's her face?
Olivia.
Never did like her.
Mom, yes you did.
Okay, okay, fine, fine.
Well, then, are there
any other surprises
before we get there?
Yeah. No. No, uh...
No surprises.
Okay, sweetie, I'll let you know
when we're on our way.
And don't come to us,
the roads aren't safe.
No, they're not.
Oh, well, see you soon...
I hope.
See you soon.
(exhaling sharply)
(sighing)
Whoa!
(thudding)
(gasping)
Aah!
- Ben: Olivia?
- Where are you going?
Ben: Nowhere.
What are you doing back here?
The bridge is closed.
There's no way in or out.
(sighing)
Come in.
(Olivia sighing)
You're wet. You okay?
I thought you said
the heavy stuff
wasn't coming down 'til tonight.
How am I supposed to get back?
I have to help
the girls at the shop.
Hate to break it to you,
you're probably
stuck here for the night.
(sighing)
Terrific.
Ben: Sorry.
So am I.
(sighing)
Don't worry.
It's a big enough house,
I'll stay out of your way.
- Good.
- Good.
Great.
- So good.
- Okay.
(phone ringing)
- (phone ringing)
- Oh, oh, oh, oh!
- Gotta sit. I hear the phone.
- (phone ringing)
Who's on the phone, huh?
- Good girl.
- (phone ringing)
Ah, it's your mom.
Hey, Liv.
What is happening?
I am momentarily stranded at the
house where I made the delivery.
It's a massive snowstorm.
Oh, no. I...
I heard it was
getting worse up there.
Well, when do you
think you'll be back?
Olivia: Hopefully tomorrow.
I'm so sorry. I know how busy
we are preparing for the gala.
We're fine. We're just glad
that you're okay.
But that's got to be
a little awkward, isn't it?
Spending the night
with total strangers?
Olivia:
Funny you should mention.
Ben is here.
Wait. What?
Yeah.
His mother ordered the gifts.
They rented their aunt's
cabin for the holidays.
Wait, wait, wait.
Ben as in Benjamin.
The Benjamin?
The one and only.
And his family is
stranded at the ski resort,
so it's just the two of us.
I can't believe this.
Hall. You know, I knew it!
That was the last name on
the order-- Candace Hall!
Oh, I thought
it looked familiar.
Very familiar.
Thanks for the warning.
But this is great.
It's horrible.
We're already
not talking to each other.
Yeah, well,
that sounds about right.
So, maybe it
really is meant to be.
If it was meant to be, it would
have been a long time ago.
So, is he, um, alone?
Well...
he's not wearing a ring,
if that's what you mean.
And neither are you.
He's not interested.
And neither am I.
Mia: Oh, really?
Well, then, why did you notice
he's not wearing a ring, huh?
Simple curiosity.
Okay, well, all you can do is
make the best of it then, right?
(sighing)
I don't really have a choice.
How's my Ivy?
Oh, she's-- she's fine.
She's just...
being a little bit more
rambunctious than usual.
But we're having
a lovely time, aren't we?
Yeah.
Thank you so much, Mia.
I owe you.
It's okay. It's okay.
Just, um, we'll see you
tomorrow then, huh?
Okay. Bye.
(exhaling sharply)
(phone vibrating)
Terrific.
(groaning)
Clothes are still wet.
(sighing)
- There's no food in the fridge.
- I know.
I told you, my parents were
supposed to pick up
all the groceries
on their way here.
So much for that.
What are we going to do now?
I don't know yet.
We'll figure something out.
You keep extra
clothes in your car?
I will from now on.
Well...
(exhaling sharply)
...if you want, I have
extra sweats and dry socks.
Sure. Thanks.
Washer and dryer are
just around the corner.
I'll go get your clothes.
Hey, I'm gonna see if there's
any food tucked away somewhere.
Okay!
- Don't even.
- Ben: Nice socks.
It actually looks cute.
Cute wasn't my objective today.
Well, we can't
control the weather.
I shouldn't have
stayed for that coffee.
If you hadn't,
you'd be stuck in your car
somewhere right now.
Uh... okay.
Here, let me help you.
Thanks.
Oh, it's actually...
- Oh, okay.
- Switch.
- Got it.
- Yep.
Nice.
My mom wants this
place to look like...
Santa's workshop
by the time they get here.
Still got a ways to go.
Hey, we'll get there.
We always bring
lots of decorations. Here.
I got you. I got you.
You're probably right,
I'd be in some ditch somewhere.
I'm just a little bit on edge
because
I wish I was at the shop.
It's our busiest time of year.
Well, knowing Lily, Tina, and
Mia, I think they'll manage.
- They will.
- Put this up.
- Yeah.
- Thanks.
You still argue
whose idea it was?
No, we share the credit, even
though we all know it was me.
How are they, by the way?
They're great.
Oh, yeah? Married? Kids?
As a matter of fact, no.
You?
(chuckling)
That's none of your business.
So, that's a no. Besides,
I think I would have heard.
Then, why did you ask?
In case I didn't.
We haven't spoken in four years.
- Four and a half.
- Four and a half.
And as if you didn't notice
I wasn't wearing a ring.
I didn't.
So, uh, what would your
girlfriend or wife or whatever
think of you being
stranded with your ex?
Oh, please.
- Please what?
- Please!
Like you didn't notice
I'm not wearing a ring.
I didn't notice.
Oh, yeah? You didn't look?
No, I didn't.
Well, maybe I did,
but that doesn't mean you
don't still have a girlfriend.
I'm between girlfriends.
(phone ringing)
(phone ringing)
Aren't you going to answer that?
(phone ringing)
(phone ringing)
Hey, Jenny.
Jen: Ben! Hi.
Um, I hate to take you away
from your family,
but my radiator's out.
It's getting
kind of cold in here
and I don't know if the fire's
going to keep
the pipes from freezing.
Oh, okay.
I thought maybe you
could come take a look?
I know it's nasty out there.
Yeah. Uh, yeah, I can--
I can get there.
There's a little bit of a lull.
I so appreciate it.
No problem. See you soon.
Jenny?
Okay, relax. She owns
the market on the way up here,
lives just down the road.
Oh, yeah, I met her.
But she introduced
herself as Jen.
I call her Jenny.
She's cute.
All right,
I gotta go fix a radiator.
Since when do you
know how to fix radiators?
You're not the only one
with a toolbox, you know?
Well, I was the only one
who knew how to use one.
You'd be surprised how much I've
learned in the last few years.
Hmm.
It'll be dark soon;
I gotta go.
Well, don't
rush back on my account.
Don't intend to.
(phone chiming)
"Five years ago"?
(knocking)
My hero.
- Hey.
- Hey.
Nice to see you.
Nice to see you too.
I thought you'd be
heading to your family's
for Christmas by now.
Oh, yeah. I'm leaving tomorrow.
- Okay.
- As soon as the storm breaks.
Right. Phew. You're right,
it is cold in here.
Yeah, I should have replaced
the darn thing last year.
Ha!
Uh, follow me.
Okay.
- There you go.
- There she is.
- Well, it's not even warm.
- Yeah.
How are your mom and dad?
They're fine.
I mean, they're
stranded at a ski resort.
Nobody can go in or out.
Oh. So... you're alone, too?
Alone?
No. A friend came by
and she's stranded now, as well.
She?
An old family friend.
Family friend, huh?
Just a--
just a friend. Yes.
I hadn't heard
from you this year.
I was hoping that your family
was renting the house again.
I know.
I'm sorry I didn't reach out.
It's been one of
those kind of years.
Okay. Same here. Super busy.
Yeah.
Your mom texted me
a few times, though.
Oh, no.
- I am so sorry.
- Jen: I know.
- That's my mom.
- Uh-huh.
Yeah, she insisted we
exchanged numbers last year.
She must have really liked the
desserts I brought over.
Well, who didn't?
How long are you here for?
Ben: Through next week.
Oh, great.
I'm back right after Christmas.
Actually, there's a restaurant
that just opened up,
The Waterfront,
I heard that it's good.
Maybe we could check it out.
Yeah. I would love
to try something new.
Cool.
Of all the people that
I could have delivered gifts to,
it just had to be him.
I mean, come on.
I wasn't naughty
this year, was I?
- Jeez!
- (dryer buzzing)
My clothes are dry!
I am not going to be trapped
in a house with my ex-boyfriend!
Still? Can't I catch a break?
What am I going to do now?
(knocking)
Who on earth?
Hi!
Jen: Oh, hey.
I'm so sorry to barge in like
this, but I'm stranded.
Jen: You were at
the store this morning.
That's me.
Olivia.
Jen: Oh.
You're the
old friend of the family.
That's one way of putting it.
(all chuckling nervously)
Jen: Um, come in.
I'm a new friend of the family.
Oh.
How long has your family been
coming up here? Three years?
Something like that.
What are you doing here?
Well, my clothes were dry
and the snow let up,
so I thought
I'd make a run for it,
until I got to the bridge, which
is still closed.
Then, I wanted to
go back to the house,
but I couldn't get up the hill.
I saw your truck,
and so, here I am.
Here you are.
(chuckling)
I didn't mean to intrude.
Oh, no, no.
Ben's just fixing the radiator.
Mm. How's that going?
Fine.
Uh, and we're having
hot chocolate.
Would you like some?
Ben likes his with whole milk.
Right.
Does he?
Well, just a
small cup would be great.
Jen: Okay.
- I'll be right back.
- Okay.
So, uh, how's the radiator?
It's good.
Haven't... quite figured it out.
Did you bleed it?
I did, but no air came out.
Are there any other
radiators in the house?
Upstairs, there's one.
Olivia: Huh.
Okay. Follow me.
(hissing)
Well, that'll do it.
So...
Jen?
Ben: What about her?
Clearly,
she has a thing for you.
Don't even try.
Oh, come on. It's obvious.
"Ben likes his with whole milk."
You jealous?
No, I'm not.
Have you ever gone out with her?
I have, twice.
- Why not a third?
- Haven't asked her yet.
Well, don't let me
get in the way.
Oh, don't intend to.
Don't intend on
asking her out again
or don't intend on
letting me get in the way?
Jen: Hey, guys.
Hey.
You, uh, can turn the heat on.
- Oh, fantastic.
- Olivia: Yeah.
He's so good
at this kind of stuff.
He sure is.
Ooh.
Mmm!
Thank you for the hot chocolate.
It's delicious.
Mmm. Thank you.
Where are you going?
I'm gonna take my chances.
You're both welcome
to stay here.
No, we should probably get back.
My family could be
arriving any time.
Okay.
Well, let me put something
together for you then.
You said the
cupboards were bare.
Told you you
should have stocked up.
If only I'd known.
Olivia: I hope I'll be
able to get my car soon.
Ben: Me, too.
So...
you, uh, still use
a spoon with your pasta?
Of course.
Well, it smells delicious.
It's just buttered pasta.
Simple.
But tasteful.
You were always
such a good cook.
Listen,
I'm sorry if I sounded
unappreciative for the help.
It's not your fault
I'm stranded here,
and it's better than being
in some ditch somewhere.
So, thanks.
You're welcome. Let's just
make the best of it, right?
I'll do whatever I can
to get you home tomorrow,
and you can keep the
sweats for the night,
if they're more comfortable.
Thank you.
So, are you still writing?
Mm-hmm.
Noodle, nothing serious.
You know they have
computers for that, right?
I have no idea what
you're talking about.
I'm old school.
I prefer pen and pad.
With your handwriting?
Ha-ha.
Not meant for anyone but me.
But you went to New York to
write plays and get published.
A, turns out
I'm not a good writer.
B...
I was never great at putting
myself out there like you.
- What do you mean?
- Your gift wrapping shop.
Despite what you said earlier,
I always admired that you and
the ladies took that chance,
when there were
so many naysayers.
I appreciate that.
For the record,
I think you're probably better
at both of those
things than you think.
Both?
Writing and putting
yourself out there.
Nope, nope.
- Oh, come on.
- Nope, absolutely not.
- Come on! Really?
- Nope.
(sighing)
Well, I guess I'll have to find
something else to read
before bed, then.
Mm-hmm.
(exhaling sharply)
Hey there.
Hey!
I didn't know
you were down here.
My mom asked me to set up
the table for Christmas dinner.
Christmas dinner? I haven't been
sleeping that long, have I?
No.
She likes the ambiance
leading up to it.
You remember my mom.
She's a little particular.
Ah, yes.
Why did you sleep on the couch?
I was looking for a book.
Must have dozed off.
Any word on the roads?
Storm's not letting up.
I'm afraid you might be
here a little bit longer.
Well, as long as I get
home today at some point.
It's cold in here.
Yeah, I know.
The heater isn't
getting the house very warm.
It's on,
but it's not getting above 55.
And we're
almost out of firewood.
Would you mind taking a look?
I thought you'd never ask.
This way. Thank you.
Oh, wow.
(exhaling sharply)
Ooh...
Do you think
your aunt will mind?
Definitely not.
I mean, the moths
might take issue though.
Hmm. I'll make them an offer.
- Filter?
- Ben: Just checked it.
Pretty clean.
But for some reason,
it's not
distributing enough air.
Running on propane?
Yes, which won't freeze,
even in this weather,
if that's what you're thinking.
But the volume of propane
in an above-ground tank
will shrink if it's really cold,
and if the pressure is low
and the gas is low, then the gas
won't make it to the furnace.
Why didn't you become
a plumber or an electrician?
Uh, when was
the last time it was filled?
Don't know; it's a rental.
Guess we're gonna have
to find some more firewood.
(phone ringing)
- Oh, it's my mom.
- Oh!
Oh!
- Olivia: Sorry.
- You okay?
- Olivia: Fine.
- Ben: Yeah?
Who are you talking to?
Uh, nobody.
Hmm.
You look like you're
having a good time.
Well, what can we do?
Don't worry,
we're trying to get there.
And how are you?
Good. In fact...
In fact what, honey?
Nothing. Just, um, you know,
don't feel like you have
to hurry to get here.
Hmm... Does this have
anything to do with Jen?
Is that whose voice I heard?
No, just stay safe and warm
until the roads are open.
Well, I just feel terrible
you're there all alone.
Not the worst thing
that's happened to me.
Candice:
Now, you're being a bit coy.
I am not.
Candice:
Well, have you seen Jen or not?
Yes,
as a matter of fact.
Candice: Oh, wonderful.
I have high hopes.
Like I said,
don't feel like you have
to hurry back here.
Okay? I mean it.
I'm-- I'm good.
Candice: Okay, sweetie.
Well, there's talk of
bringing in snowcats
to get people
back to their homes.
So, we'll see you soon!
Bye!
Oh, no.
Oh, no.
Ivy?
(growling)
(phone ringing)
(phone ringing)
Hey, Tina, how's it going?
Uh, just two mittens, a scarf,
slippers, but don't worry,
we're doing okay.
Olivia: Oh, no.
She's chewing stuff?
I think it's that
she just misses you.
You haven't
ever been away this long.
But don't worry,
she's still my best gal.
Olivia: I'm sorry.
I'm doing everything
I can to get back.
Tina: Are you still snowed in?
Yep, and it's not letting up.
I don't think
I'm getting out of here today.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I mean, definitely
worse things that have happened.
Do I detect potential
for a mistletoe photo?
No.
There's a lot of water
under that bridge.
Oh. Yours or his?
- Both.
- Tina: I don't know.
It's kind of nice
to be snowed in together.
It's kind of romantic, actually.
Right out of one of those
Derbyshire books
that Mia's always reading.
Well, just come
back in one piece,
and I mean that
more ways than one.
Olivia: Don't worry.
I am not about to miss the gala
or the Best in Bow contest.
(barking)
I'm sorry.
- God, I feel terrible.
- Well,
you know I love her, but it
might be necessary to come back.
Is there anything
I can do in the meantime?
Sing her Christmas carols.
Christmas carols?
Yeah, it tends to calm her.
Okay, well,
I love a good Christmas song.
I'll talk to you later.
Okay, well,
I'll see you soon, I promise.
Okay, bye.
Jingle bells
Jingle bells,
jingle all the way
Oh...
- Are we out of firewood?
- Ben: Soon.
We need more.
Ever use snowshoes before?
You having fun yet?
I can't say this
was on my bucket list.
Bring back any memories?
I was wondering if you were
going to bring that up.
That was a fun trip.
Yeah, it was.
My first time skiing.
Remember racing out to the
woodpile from the hot tub?
By the time we got back inside,
our hair was frozen solid.
How do you think I got these
green and red
streaks in my hair?
That explains it.
All right,
I think that's enough.
Let's head back before it
really starts coming down again.
Didn't we take
a photo of us doing that?
I don't know.
You still have the photo?
- No.
- Huh.
Yeah, me neither.
I don't tend to hold on
to things like that.
Sure.
Hmm.
All right, what the heck.
- Okay.
- For old times' sake.
Both: Ahh...
(camera shutter clicking)
Olivia: Oh, wow. That's
better than the first one.
I think it's
better than the first one.
Yep.
- All right, we got it.
- Okay.
Why didn't you tell your mom
I was here when she called?
You know my mom.
Not as well as I thought.
Let's just say she's
an overly protective mother.
She assumes it was
my fault with the breakup.
Something like that.
- What did you tell her?
- Nothing, honest.
She jumped to
her own conclusions.
So, why didn't you
set the record straight?
You really want
to get into this again?
No.
Look, with my mom,
it's just best if...
If I'm gone-gone
when they get here?
Something like that.
Sorry.
I heard your mom
talking about Jen.
Like I said,
overprotective mother.
Why, uh,
didn't you go
on a third date with her?
Oh!
I thought you didn't care.
Call it simple curiosity.
I don't know, actually.
She's pretty, funny,
has a successful business,
smart, too.
Wow, it must have been
a really horrible second date...
- All right, okay.
- ...for you to turn that down.
I'm sure you've been on a few
dates since we broke up.
Tons.
"Tons."
Didn't need to hear that.
How many got to a third?
Uh... none.
Why?
I asked you about Jen first.
Well, that's for me
to know and you to find out.
(scoffing)
Not much good at radiators,
but you always
knew how to light a fire.
Did I?
Maybe we should
stay up a little longer?
Yeah.
Make sure it doesn't go out.
- Yeah.
- Ben: Yeah.
I'll get some blankets.
Olivia: Okay.
(sizzling)
Nice look.
Lucky me, they fit.
It's very you.
I was up early.
How do you like your eggs?
Edible at this point.
Perfect. Me, too.
Maybe we should ration this.
We're not sure
how much is left in Jen's--
I mean Jenny's care package.
Well, my parents
should be here soon,
so we'll be
stocked up pretty shortly.
You'll be stocked up
and I'll be gone
before they get here...
hopefully.
Right.
You said that they're
stuck at the ski resort?
Yep.
And they bought groceries
before they went skiing?
No.
That's a good point.
That doesn't
make much sense, would it?
And I'm assuming that the
grocery store in the village
is closed like everything else.
Another good point.
Uh...
Yeah...
Okay.
(clearing throat)
Reporter: Itasca County now
reporting power outages,
as this incredible storm
continues to dump lots of snow.
(phone ringing)
Which means thousands
of people will be snowed in
on Christmas Day.
- (phone ringing)
- Just incredible.
Ben, nice to hear from you.
Everything okay?
Yeah. Well, sort of.
We don't have much
of anything left to eat,
and my family's
going to be here soon.
Shoot. Um...
I mean, I would share
what I have, but...
there's no way to
get out of my driveway,
much less get down to the store.
And I wouldn't
snowshoe over either, Ben.
It's bad out there.
No, no, you're right.
Is the radiator working okay?
Yeah, it's doing great.
Thanks again for fixing it.
Actually, that was Olivia.
Mm-hmm. I knew that, by the way.
- She's nice.
- Yeah,
she is.
No hard feelings,
just so you know.
Thanks, Jen.
Listen, when the storm breaks,
it's not a long
hike down the hill.
I'll, uh-- I'll go open up
the store for you.
Hey, thank you. Good luck.
Jen: You too, Ben.
(humming "Good King Wenceslas")
(gasping)
Oh!
Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Oh, no, no, no, no.
Oh...
Okay.
(exhaling sharply)
So, I-I hear you like
Christmas music, huh?
So, um...
How about this?
(jazz version of
"Jingle Bells" playing)
Oh.
(jazz version of
"Jingle Bells" continuing)
Oh, oh, oh.
Not this one.
Any of those, if you have to.
Not this one.
Anything?
- Nope.
- Nah. Me either.
I guess my aunt doesn't
keep extra food around.
(gasping)
Hey, look at this.
Mistletoe.
Ooh.
Reminds me of the night we met.
(Olivia sighing contentedly)
The look on your face...
Oh, the look on yours.
Poor Dave.
Ooh, poor Ann.
Ehh.
It was a horrible date anyway.
Yeah, so was she.
I went to get her in my pickup
truck, she wouldn't get in.
She said she was
embarrassed to be seen in one.
Did I ever tell you that?
No!
But now I don't feel so bad.
You sure it was an accident?
Yes. I honestly thought
that you were Dave,
until I kissed you,
and then I was sure
it wasn't Dave.
I'm glad it wasn't.
Me too.
And look, we always said
we'd have a great story
to tell our kids how we met.
Listen,
I wasn't exactly honest when I
said that I didn't think of that
when I came up with the
mistletoe idea for the gala.
Yeah, kind of figured.
I think the four of us
are secretly competing
to see who gets there first.
Hmm.
Olivia: So much for that.
Don't give up yet.
On the party or the mistletoe?
Both?
What is it?
It's just...
(sighing)
...you make it seem
like it would be easy.
Yeah, no. You're right.
I didn't say I wanted
to be right. It's just that
we have different lives now and
a lot of water under the bridge.
You're right.
Right.
So, we're out of luck.
Are we?
Well, I mean about the food.
Yeah, I don't think
there's anything down there.
Right, right, right.
(exhaling sharply)
All right.
Okay. Yeah.
Oh.
Yeah.
I know you get anxious
when you miss your mom,
but let's find you
something else to chew.
Okay? No more books!
No more books.
No more books.
Oh...
Oh.
Okay, then.
No walkies. Um...
Okay. Oh...
Oh...
Yeah.
- (phone ringing)
- Um...
Lily.
Oh, yeah. It's your turn.
Okay.
Comfy?
Yeah. Me, too.
Ben:
So, we have plenty of water.
We can drink
right from the faucet.
Check that.
Bottle of wine
for my Aunt Susie.
Which we will drink.
Both: Check.
Two eggs, a little bit of pasta,
and a drop of olive oil.
There's a stick of
butter in the fridge.
- And plenty of seasoning.
- Olivia: Check.
Okay, well as long as we can
boil water and fry up some eggs,
it'll be easy-peasy
until the storm breaks.
(sighing)
Am I correct?
Is that an electric stove?
Yep.
Terrific.
Ben: Maybe there's a flashlight
in the laundry room?
Olivia: I know I saw
candles here somewhere.
- We got a radio!
- Olivia: Huh!
Radio DJ:
Already over 18 inches of snow
and it's still falling.
This one is a doozy.
Looks like Santa's definitely
going to need Rudolph
to guide his
sleigh tomorrow night.
Bingo. Candles. Lots of them.
Great!
Well...
Oh! I got matches!
Okay.
Look at all this!
(whistling softly)
A lot more than what we brought.
Your mom said
she wanted this place
to look like Santa's workshop.
I like the way you think.
I bet not even
the St. Paul Christmas Gala
will look this good.
It better.
It's a big deal for us;
it has to be perfect.
We're really putting ourselves
out there by sponsoring it.
I'm sure it'll be great.
I just feel horrible
that I can't be there to help.
It's a huge undertaking and
our reputation is at stake.
I don't know.
Maybe the universe is trying
to tell me something.
What do you mean?
I don't know.
Fate?
Have you ever
forgotten something,
gone back to get it,
and it's a difference between
getting into an accident
and missing it by
just a few seconds?
Ben: Whoa!
- That's pretty bleak.
- Well, it happened to me once.
Yeah, I went back for my purse,
it was like five seconds,
and this truck ran a red light
just a few seconds ahead of me.
- Hm.
- Olivia: It was a miracle.
If I hadn't
forgotten my purse...
It's like someone
had a hand in it.
Hmm. Or just good luck.
Is it luck?
You think it's a coincidence
that you happened to be under
the mistletoe that night?
Or that your mom chose my shop
to get her gifts wrapped,
of all the places
she could have gone?
Well, unless
I suggested it to her.
Did you?
For me to know
and you to find out.
(scoffing)
You can't do that.
That's not fair.
I'm serious about this.
Even if you did,
what are the chances
that I'm the one who
delivered the gifts
right before a snowstorm hits,
while you're here by yourself?
Hmm.
Well, I don't know.
Maybe it's a little bit of both.
You didn't need
to stay for coffee;
- you chose to do it.
- Or...
someone else had a
hand in it without me knowing.
I concede your point.
It's just a thought, anyway.
Maybe someone else
is meant to win Best in Bow.
I'm sorry, what?
Best in Bow?
It's a
gift wrapping competition.
There are four categories--
Best Wrap, Fastest Wrap,
Best Free Wrap.
Furoshiki is Mia's specialty.
Furo-what?
It's a Japanese
style of wrapping
that uses cloth
instead of paper.
Wow. And so,
your specialty is bows?
Yep.
- Two-year champion.
- Ben: Huh.
And what goes
into a bow, exactly?
You'd be surprised.
So, this is a thing?
Oh, it's a thing, all right.
So, you did all these?
Well, most of them.
But this is just
a standard, classic bow.
We only got standard?
Your mom only paid for standard.
Ooh, how embarrassing.
I wish I'd known.
So, what's your entry?
Well, I was planning on making
a bow into a large heart,
using a lot of ribbon
to make it multidimensional.
Multidimensional?
Yeah. Well, like I said,
it's a thing.
Show me.
I thought you were
gonna use ribbons.
If I had any,
but a true artist
can make do with anything.
Hmm.
Olivia:
A few pieces of tape, please.
Tape.
Just small ones.
Like that?
- Perfect.
- Do you want more?
Yes, please.
You all still wear
your bracelets?
Yeah.
426 Walnut Street,
it's a reminder
that we're together
even when we're apart.
I would do anything
for those girls.
You're a loyal friend.
They're lucky to have you.
What can I say?
When I love, I love hard.
It's a blessing and a curse.
(chuckling)
Trust me, only a blessing.
Okay, you ready
to see some magic?
- Sure am.
- All righty.
Thank you.
Ta-da.
Why is the heart blue?
(sighing)
Well...
we can't all be so lucky.
I'm really impressed.
You are a true artist.
And apparently,
majored in psychology.
Thank you.
It's... yours, if you want it.
Thank you.
I'm gonna go up
and take a shower
while we still have hot water.
Yeah.
You know everything you do
is a work of art, Olivia.
Always has been.
Thanks.
(sighing)
Okay, Ivy, these are for the
St. Paul Community Center,
so they are off-limits. Deal?
Good girl.
Yeah, that's a good girl.
Glad we agreed on that.
Oh!
Oh, oh! Ivy!
So sweet.
What are you doing?
Nothing!
Can you give it
back to me? Please?
Why can't I read it?
It's personal, I told you.
It's good.
I didn't know you were
into romance novels.
I'm... not.
Just, can you-- Olivia, come on.
- "Her laugh and the..."
- That's not funny.
"...presence of an intangible
light of her own.
You're just gonna keep reading?
Gonna ignore what I'm saying?
"Even the strangest
gale could blow it out."
Can you-- hey, come on. That...
"So, he lives with this
"or does he just exist?
"A heart broken becomes
a heart protected.
"'Go find someone else',
they say.
"And now, he sees her
in so many faces,
"other places.
"But memories are still too raw
to think they're ever her.
"He knows the wounds
are self-inflicted,
"but where would he start?
He'd make it worth her while
"for one more kiss,
one more smile.
"She's God's
greatest work of art."
I guess you know why I never
went on the third date with Jen.
Why didn't you
tell me about this?
You know, it's easier
to write it down.
It's beautiful.
Would it have made a difference?
(sighing)
It just did.
(gasping)
We should probably
blow out the candles.
Not yet.
(engines revving)
- What is that?
- (engines rumbling)
(door opening)
Candice: We're here!
The resort got their snowcats
to bring everyone home!
Hi! Come in! Come in! Hi!
Nice to see you!
Nice to see you!
- Hey, Mom!
- Oh, sweetie!
Oh, come here, buddy!
Come here! Hey, hey!
- You missed a great party!
- Did I?
Yeah, everyone was in the same
boat. We all did our best.
I mean, I could have spent
another night, I'm not kidding!
No, thank you.
Ben: I don't know what you mean.
- Hey, man.
- Hey, what's up?
- I'm Brian.
- Hi, Brian. Nice to meet you.
His whole family went overseas,
so we scooped him up.
Great. Welcome.
- Brian: Thanks.
- Welcome.
Slim pickings at the resort.
Nothing else is open in town.
Yeah, and there's
no food here at all.
Ben: No, the house is empty.
- That's strange.
- Not entirely.
Surprise!
(all chuckling nervously)
Uh, Ben?
Surprise!
Candice:
Well, what is she doing here?
Are you two back together?
Al: When did this happen?
- No, we're--
- No, it's not--
- We're not.
- We're not together.
No.
I don't understand. Where's Jen?
Ben: Mom, Jen's not here.
Olivia delivered the gifts
and got stranded
here by the storm.
The gifts?
Yeah, you ordered the gift
wrapping from her company.
Small world.
Oh, indeed.
So, are the
roads open yet or...
- Oh, you haven't heard.
- Ben: Heard what?
Well, the bridge is closed.
It's unsafe.
Still?
Mm-hmm. Only way in and out.
So, I guess that means you're,
uh, spending Christmas with us.
(Al groaning)
Oh, dear.
I have a great idea. So,
why don't we all get cleaned up
and we'll break out
the board games?
- Yeah, okay.
- Not now, Al.
It's nice to see you.
It's nice to see you, too.
(sighing)
Christmas.
(chuckling nervously)
Yay.
Lily: I can't believe you're
really stuck out there.
For how long?
They say they're not gonna open
up the bridge for a few days.
I'm not going to
make it to the gala.
Lily: Oh, I'm sorry, Liv.
I still think
it happened for a reason.
I thought so, too,
until his mom arrived and I've
never felt more unwelcome.
Lily: Hmm.
Olivia:
I just can't wait to go home.
Don't give up yet.
Yeah. At this point it's
going to take a miracle.
Well, it is
that time of the year.
Hm.
Thank you for
taking care of Ivy.
Tell Tina and Mia I love them.
Have so much fun at the party.
Lily: Merry Christmas.
You too.
(sighing)
- Hey.
- Al: Hey.
Oh, the house
looks lovely, Benjamin.
Where did you find
all these other decorations?
They were in the laundry room.
Al: You did a great job, son.
You know, Olivia was a big help.
I just don't understand.
You must have
known it was her shop.
Candice: It didn't
cross my mind, honestly.
Monica: Either way, you've been
a little more welcoming, Mom.
After the way she
broke your brother's heart,
a heart that hasn't
mended in four years...
Okay, all right, just stop.
Please.
First of all,
I'm not a charity case, okay?
I'm doing
just fine with my life.
- And it wasn't Olivia's fault.
- But you said--
I said a lot of things, and you
took it the wrong way, Mom.
That's what you do.
I understand you
were protecting me,
and I love you for that,
but right now,
I need you to listen
to what I'm saying.
Olivia had a chance to make
something out of her business
with her three closest
friends, and she did.
I'm the one who left.
It was my fault.
I put myself before her.
- But you had--
- Candace, Candace,
just let him speak, okay?
Was my heart broken? Yes.
Is it still? Yes.
So, was hers at one time.
That's on me.
But this whole experience,
being stuck here together,
it's reminded me
just how amazing she is.
I don't know
what's gonna happen,
but it's Christmas Eve,
and right now,
I need you to welcome her.
Not Jen, not anyone else.
Her.
She makes you that happy?
If she'll
take me back, she will.
Candice:
And that is good enough for me.
Thanks, Mom.
I owe you an apology.
Oh, will you ever forgive me?
I already have.
Oh...
I always did like you.
Ivy, do you want to
go to the dog park
and see all your friends?
Ivy?
Oh, no. Ivy?
No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
("We Wish You
A Merry Christmas" playing)
Oh...
(chuckling)
You just needed
the right song, didn't you?
("We Wish You
A Merry Christmas" playing)
Thank you for
not eating the hats.
(chuckling)
("We Wish You
A Merry Christmas" playing)
High five.
(chuckling)
Blow. There we go.
(all exclaiming)
Come on here.
Help me out here. Oh!
Oh! Okay.
(chattering indistinctly)
Ben: The other way.
- (chattering)
- Olivia: Whoa! Whoa!
(chattering)
(all exclaiming)
Olivia: Ivy.
(gasping)
Good girl.
- Hi, Ivy.
- Hi.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas.
I know this isn't how
you wanted to spend it.
I'd say it's more...
not how I expected to spend it.
Ah.
This has turned out to be
one of the best
Christmases I've ever had.
I'm glad. Me, too.
Got a text from Jen,
said I could
meet her at the store.
We don't have anything
for our Christmas dinner.
How are you gonna get there
if the bridge is still closed?
Looks like I got a hike it.
Where's the rest of your family?
Still sleeping.
You need some help?
So far, we made
a pretty good team.
You sure about this?
Oh, we're practically
experts by now.
One step in front
of the other, right?
I think this is gonna
be a great story one day.
If we survive to tell it.
- Ready?
- Yep.
(straining)
- Got it.
- Okay.
(exhaling sharply)
(bell ringing)
- Jen?
- Jen: Be right there.
Ben: Hey.
Jen: Hey.
Wasn't too bad, was it?
No, it was fun, actually.
Jen: That's what I think.
How often do you get to be
snowed in for Christmas?
Okay, so, seven of you?
Eight. Oh, okay.
I thought you had said--
If you can join us.
Me?
No, no, I...
I don't want to intrude.
You won't be.
You couldn't
get to your family, Jenny.
You're not spending
Christmas alone.
That would
actually be really nice.
Thank you.
Okay, well, I was
thinking sort of a ramen,
microwave burrito,
frozen pizza theme.
- Perfect.
- Okay, great.
What's mine is yours.
- Both: Thank you.
- Grab whatever you want.
Ooh...
Hmm.
(Monica sighing)
Dad.
I'm thinking.
It's been ten minutes.
Don't rush me.
Oh, for goodness sake, Al,
take your turn.
She's going to win anyway.
Brian: Oh, they're
coming up the driveway.
Yeah, you're right.
- Ben: Hey.
- All: Hey.
- Ben: Hey.
- Brian: All right.
Al: All right.
(chattering)
Listen up,
some of the roads are plowed,
but the bridge still isn't open.
- Al: Jen! Hi!
- Hey, everyone. Hi.
Jenny's been
orphaned too this year.
Couldn't make it to her family.
I hope that's okay.
Of course, it is. How wonderful.
I can help you with these. Um...
- Thank you.
- Yeah.
Jen, this is Brian,
my neighbor's cousin's
roommate's uncle. I think--
- I think I got that right.
- Yeah, close enough.
- Nice to meet you.
- Yeah, here. Hold these.
Ben: Okay, to the fridge.
(chattering)
Okay.
(clearing throat)
- (glass clinking)
- Oh. Shh. Shh.
(Al clearing throat)
Time for Dad speech.
It'll be brief and not as
emotional as last year.
(all laughing)
Wow.
What an adventure
to get here today, huh?
This is a Christmas
we will not soon forget. But...
we are all together, we're warm,
we're safe, we're well-fed.
Thank you so much to Jen.
- Olivia: Yes.
- Ben: Thank you, Jen.
I'd like to welcome
Olivia back into our lives.
We're so grateful you're here.
And Jen, I know you would
probably love to be
with your family today,
but we are very grateful
to have you with us today,
as well, and particularly Brian.
- Candice: Al...
- (all laughing)
Al: I'm just saying.
(family chuckling)
You know, God works in
mysterious ways,
and I'd like to think
that the path that
has led all here today...
...is for reasons that are
bigger than we all know.
So, to the new year ahead.
Fortune favors the bold,
as do new possibilities
for young and for old.
- Olivia: Aww...
- Candice: Aww. Well said, Al.
All: Cheers.
Cheers, Pops.
Al: Yeah, cheers.
All: Cheers.
And now, bon appetite!
- (all exclaiming)
- He says it every year.
Al: It's not the same
if I don't say it.
- (chattering)
- Ben: Burritos?
Top Ramen.
(chattering)
You okay?
Yeah.
I'm sorry you're
going to miss the gala.
Not to mention, Best in Bow.
Maybe next year.
Yeah.
Leftover sausage
pepperoni feast,
if anyone's still hungry?
No way. No. I'm stuffed.
Olivia: Yeah.
Hey. I just got off a call
with a friend of mine,
she's a deputy,
and the bridge just reopened.
- What?
- Jen: Yeah.
They've given it a full
inspection, safe to cross.
What about the
rest of the roads?
35 just reopened, too.
What time does the gala start?
Uh, in less than three hours.
Wait, you can't take the 55.
You have to go
through Kimball on 15.
Well, I used to live in Kimball.
That'll add at least 45 minutes.
So what? Let's give it a try.
"Let's"?
You think I'm going
to let someone else
kiss you under
that mistletoe at the gala?
- Depends.
- Ben: On what?
Fate.
Fate is what we make of it.
And I'm the one with the truck.
- I mean, he has a point.
- Yeah.
Wait. I-I can't go to
the gala dressed like this.
Right.
And I didn't bring
anything fancy,
otherwise, I'd let you borrow.
Uh...
Wait.
I have an idea.
To the basement!
(chuckling)
Hey, what do you think?
Looking sharp, buddy,
looking sharp.
Oh, my handsome boy.
You have fun.
Thanks, Mom.
Al: Hey!
- Wow, you look amazing.
- Thank you.
But we don't have time for
compliments. We gotta go.
Right.
Jen: Don't forget the supplies.
- Olivia: Thanks.
- Merry Christmas.
All: Merry Christmas.
And you do, too.
Come on. Bye!
All: Bye.
- Good luck.
- Whoo!
You okay?
Yeah.
I'm so glad you
still have your truck.
Ben: We'll come back
for your car after the gala.
For now, let's just
get you to Best in Bow.
Ben: How are we doing on time?
Less than an hour.
- (phone ringing)
- We got this.
Olivia: Hello?
Liv! You're in a truck!
Moving!
I'm in a truck moving!
I might actually
make it to the gala!
Lily: What?
That's amazing!
Sean's on his way
to pick me up now.
We'll stall on
Best in Bow, if we have to.
Okay, great!
In the meantime,
we're going to try to
get there as soon as possible.
We?
- Um...
- Ben: Hey, Lily.
Merry Christmas.
Ben! Wow! Hi.
How's everything with Ivy?
Great. She's upstairs asleep.
She's going to be so excited
to see you after the gala.
Aww.
Thank you so much, Lil.
Hey, how did everything turn out
with the mistletoe panorama?
Um, well, the actual
set up itself looks great,
but there was a bit of a mix up
and the actual
mistletoe didn't arrive.
But we're working on it.
Don't worry about it.
Just drive safe, Ben.
- Will do.
- Okay, we'll, see you soon.
Hey, and good luck
at Fastest Wrap. Whoo!
Thank you. I'll see you soon.
I guess you're not the only one
bringing a date to the gala.
Let's just say
it's been an interesting
holiday for all of us.
Ben: How we doing?
Mia just texted me.
They just started
the competition.
It's gonna be close.
All right,
folks, let the games begin!
- Whoo!
- (crowd applauding)
On your mark,
get set, go!
(cheering)
Come on, Tina!
Tina: You got this, Lily!
- Ready?
- I'm ready.
Okay, folks,
is everyone
ready for Best in Bow?
Oh, no. Where is she?
- She's almost here.
- I'm sorry, ladies,
but we have to keep
things moving along.
No, no, no, here she is!
I'm here! I'm coming!
You made it!
Olivia: Yeah,
thanks to Ben's truck.
Hi.
Hello.
Mia: Hi.
We still have
no mistletoe, though.
Ah, okay. Ladies and gentlemen,
our next competition,
Best in Bow.
And here are the rules.
Contestants will
have three minutes,
using ribbons, fabric, and well,
just about anything
of anyone's choice.
Sam once used a shoe horn,
not the best choice,
but it was a choice.
This competition will be
based on the fanciest,
danciest, and
romanciest Christmas bow.
Ladies and gentlemen,
take your positions.
Create!
Lily: What's she up to?
She must have learned
a few tricks up north.
I bet she did.
Interesting, interesting.
A different concept altogether.
I hope our returning champ
knows what she's doing.
Oh, Dr. Thorson,
that's brilliant.
I think Karen Wagner
may have moved into the lead
with that beautiful design.
All right, everyone,
it's almost time to finish up.
Let's see what you got.
And... that's time.
(audience gasping
and applauding)
- (gasping)
- Oh, wow.
Folks, a mistletoe.
That is unbelievable.
And we have a winner.
Olivia Matheson!
(cheering and applauding)
Well, well, folks,
it looks like the ladies at
All Wrapped Up have once again
proven that
they're hard to beat.
(cheering and applauding)
(audience applauding)
That was amazing.
Thank you.
I am so happy to see you.
Are you okay, though?
Yeah.
We have a lot to talk about.
I think we all do.
But first,
I have a mistletoe to hang up.
I think she should.
Excuse us.
Ben: Excuse me.
(chattering)
Excuse us.
Ben: Excuse us.
Olivia: Excuse us.
Ben: Excuse us.
Mistletoe coming through.
Mistletoe.
(applauding, cheering)
Oh. Thank you. Thank you.
It's a work of art.
Thanks.
I think it turned out
pretty nicely.
Olivia,
get on with it already.
At least this time,
you'll be kissing the right guy.
Is that so?
As fate would have it.
(applauding, cheering)
Man: All right,
all right, all right!
(cheering, applauding)
We did it. We really did it.
- And it was perfect.
- I know.
It was better than perfect.
The four of us can
accomplish anything.
Until next year.
(glasses clinking)
Olivia: Yeah.
Mm. All right, well, shall we?
Yeah.
Okay...
All: Four, two, six! Whoo!
(all laughing)
Wait, that was, like, a kiss.
It was a kiss.
It was--
it was great.
I'll tell you about it later.
(laughing)