Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas (2025) s01e01 Episode Script

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[BUZZ OF VOICES INSIDE]
[DOOR SHUTS]
[PENSIVE TUNE; JEWELLERY CLINKS]
WOMAN: It doesn't feel fair
to get your heart broken at Christmas.
Especially when you never saw it coming.
[TRAIN RATTLES]
I usually love this time of year.
I mean, don't we all?
Hearts are a little more open [SIGHS],
everything's a little more hopeful.
I still remember when my dad
moved us here after the divorce.
He was so excited to show
me London at Christmas.
- [TRAFFIC HUM]
- The city's just so magical.
And back then we both needed some magic.
And maybe it was the lights
or the fact it was Christmas,
or maybe it was just time,
but it changed everything.
[TUNE TURNS INTO AN UPBEAT ROCK SONG]
My mom may have been traveling the world
with her boyfriend of the
month, but I had my dad.
I made friends and I
created a whole life for myself.
- I nicked these from my mom.
- [BOTH GASP]: Posh pies!
Everything was fine. Life goes on.
But earlier this year, my dad retired,
then broke his hip in
a motorcycle accident.
Now he's different. [SIGHS]
Withdrawn
And I'm the only one here to notice it.
Of course I'm gonna take care of him
the way that he takes care of me.
And it made it hard for
me to keep up with work,
which has never happened to me before.
And then, if that wasn't enough,
here come my best friends
telling me, "Oh, we think you're
missing out on life because
because you haven't
been on a date in a while".
Which I thought was insane.
You know, then doubt
crept in and I thought,
do I have no life? Do I
have too many walls up?
Do I just not trust love?
So I did this thing
and it totally turned
my life upside down.
I actually found someone.
[MUSIC CRESCENDOS]
[PENSIVE TUNE CONTINUES]
At least I
I thought I did.
And here I am on a train at Christmas,
the most romantic,
magical time of the
year, and I'm [SIGHS]
by myself.
And all I can think about
is that I had the chance
to be with somebody really great.
And I made the wrong choice.
[TUNE ENDS]
[SIGHS] My dear, when I
asked where you were headed,
I meant, which stop?
- [TRAIN SQUEALS]
- Oh, Blexford.
Well, you've arrived.
- [MACHINE BEEPS]
- Merry Christmas.
- [TRAIN SIGNAL SOUNDS]
- [SHE SIGHS]
Tis the season.
[UPBEAT CHRISTMASSY TUNE]
[TUNE ENDS; SHE SIGHS]
Left the front door open again, Dad.
It concerns me that you're not
concerned about your safety.
You do all the worrying for me.
So, any plans to leave the house today?
Yeah, I thought I'd have
tea with the royal family,
and maybe a polo match afterwards.
Do I detect a bit of sass
this early in the morning?
Good for you.
Really?
That's quite brilliant, isn't it?
Yeah, except you're supposed to move
or your scar tissue
is gonna get all stiff
and immobile.
I believe the term the
doctor used was exactly
"Move it or lose it".
You're to work on your core.
Everything comes from the core.
Work on your own bloody core.
[SIGHS] Look, why don't you
take a train into the city today?
Take an old route, see the
guys. I'll meet you for coffee.
Maybe tomorrow.
All right. I'll come by later then.
- With curries?
- With curries.
- Best daughter.
- Best dad.
You know, I can feed
myself if you have plans.
Yeah, that just means
Guinness for dinner.
[PLEASANT TUNE]
Sounds heavenly.
[MUSIC TURNS SENTIMENTAL;
DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS]
[SOFT CHATTER]
Another day, another nothing.
Doesn't Lady Snoodesworth
have enough plaid waistcoats?
You would think.
Nicola wants something
different for her client.
Something fresh but classic.
Unlike this matcha latte
with extra salted caramel.
What are you, the King of Caffeine?
"Your Majesty". You're
American, so I'll let it slide.
I need a triple espresso, extra shot.
Can you pour it directly into my veins?
- Tough night?
- Yeah.
Getting kids bathed and to
bed. Wrote case closing remarks,
fell asleep with cabbage
leaves in my bra.
Sound like a wild night.
Yeah, the internet said
it would cure my mastitis.
[CROCKERY CLUTTERS, BABY COOS]
- Aww
- Wake him and die.
Oh, Kate, ahh! I found
your Christmas present.
Uh, Christmas is three weeks away.
Yeah, this can't wait.
The 12 Dates of Christmas. Ta da!
"This holiday season,
let us bring the merry
with festive matchmaking
that will really jingle your bells."
It's a Christmas-themed dating service.
It's brilliant! I wish
I'd thought of it.
- I'm signing you up.
- No way I'd do that.
- What?
- No.
- No.
- OK.
- Oh, this is gonna be good.
- But why not?
Just watch the ad.
It's really cute. There's a little cupid
dressed up like Father Christmas.
Ew. Do you hear yourself?
This is clearly meant
to exploit the fears
of people who don't want
to be alone at Christmas.
I mean, beware singles,
cuffing season is upon us!
Shh!
I think it sounds fun.
- Well, then you do it.
- Oh, OK, sure.
Except I've got that peach of a husband.
Who you met when you were 15,
so of course you
think dating sounds fun.
OK, fine. But I'm not wrong.
You need some fun.
You never go out anymore.
I'm out more. And I've
got a five-month-old.
You don't see me judging your choices.
I'm not judging. I'm
just trying to help. OK?
And your stress has been
on the rise. I can sense it.
You've been a saint helping your dad.
And you are the catch of the century.
We talk about it behind your back.
She does most of
the talking, but listen,
as annoying as it is, we care.
OK, you guys, really, I'm fine.
OK, sure, she's fine.
- But what about joy, huh?
- [SNORES]
What about adventure and connection?
OK, this dating thing could be
weird, but it might also be fun.
And you might let some
new things into your life.
And so I'm signing you
up because you need
- You need this.
- Shh.
I need this for you.
Let it go.
Twelve men, Kate. Twelve.
Twelve. Twelve men. Twelve men.
[BRIGHT MUSIC]
Get a life.
This isn't over.
[TRAIN ANNOUNCEMENT, BUZZ OF VOICES]
[MUSIC ENDS]
[PHONE RINGS IN DISTANCE]
- Haven't I seen this one before?
- Have you?
Last spring, I didn't
love it, but now
Yeah, still don't love it.
Well, what if we did it from this angle?
Then we could sort of,
like, have them going
Appalling. What else?
Eh I have
Sorry. It's just I've been
having kind of a tough time
since my dad's accident.
But I'm coming back.
Kate, this is one of
the only female-owned
design houses on Saville
Row. There is no trying.
You must do.
Did you just quote Yoda at me?
- Who?
- Forget it.
Kate Middleton selected
the Nicola by Nicola trouser
for the Pricking of the Bodkin.
My design and tailoring
were the main draw, of course,
but with your pattern,
it was the perfect mix.
And we made history.
Remember?
The single most important
moment of my professional career?
Yes, I remember.
You know I was going through
a divorce from my third husband?
And a nasty custody
battle over our racehorse?
No, I didn't know that.
Exactly. So get it together, darling.
Art shouldn't have an off switch.
[DOOR SHUTS]
[INTRIGUING MUSIC]
What's this now?
This is your intervention.
Sit down and we'll begin.
Et tu, Brute?
I'm sorry. She's scary.
- [SIGHS]
- Exhibit A. Your joggers.
DAD: Oof.
- If they could talk
- what would they say?
- [FUNNY VOICE] Help.
- KATE: No.
They'd probably object
to this line of questioning.
I'm sorry, is there a new law
against being comfortable?
Exhibit B.
Your Insta.
Nary a new post or story in over a year.
- [WINCES]
- Well, yeah.
I've been out in the
real world, living my life.
- Give me your phone.
- No, no, no.
Why would I?
Because on it would be exhibit C.
Her calendar.
- Empty.
- OK.
I'm gonna chalk this all
up to your sleep deprivation.
No, this is your best friend talking,
who loves you very dearly
and is desperate to
give you a wake-up call.
The 12 Dates of Christmas.
[SIGHS ANNOYED]
Twelve opportunities to
get out of your normal life,
to do something different.
To let loose and let good times roll.
Or 12 possible horror stories
you can entertain us with.
That alone is a great reason to do it.
See, this is my point.
It's a joke.
The point is you won't even consider it.
You haven't been on a date in years.
- It hasn't been that long.
- It most definitely has.
Even if it had, which it hasn't,
I'll date when I'm ready,
OK? When it's on my terms.
I've watched you resist anything
stronger than a handshake.
Bunch of first dates, but no follow up.
You avoid giving anybody a chance.
[KATE SIGHS]
OK, so to sum this all up,
you're saying that my life is
a total disaster and that
dating is gonna fix everything.
- That's not what we're saying.
- I'm talking to wig lady.
It's called a "peruke", actually.
I used to sit and watch
you sketch for hours.
- [SENTIMENTAL MUSIC]
- You were lost in it.
It was wonderful to watch.
I could see how happy it made you.
I don't see you do that anymore.
Something's changed.
LAURA: We just want to see you happy.
Want to see a smile on that
face and some light in those eyes.
We just want to see you
hang out with, you know,
frankly anyone except this old geezer.
Sorry?
LAURA: Just give it a go.
And besides, you know,
[SINGS]: I already signed you up, so
OK, I hate to tell you this,
but you wasted your money.
And and even though I
technically "love" you guys,
I also sort of "hate you" now.
You're making me feel like
my entire life is just one big problem.
So with that, I bid you adieu.
Curry's on the table.
Have a great night.
Kate, wait!
You're too young to spend
every night with your old man.
Go and live your life.
Could say the same to you.
You've taken care of me long enough.
I can get my own curry.
Can you?
Maybe it's time for me
to change it up a bit, too.
Fine.
- Yay!
- OK
Getting my dad
involved, really dirty move.
Well, I know how to win a case.
Anyway, get changed and put your face on
because your first date
starts in 90 minutes.
- [INTENSE MUSIC]
- Uh, I
[MUSIC ENDS]
[FESTIVE JAZZY MUSIC]
[SIGHS] I need new friends.
- At holiday time ♪
- [GENTLE BUZZ OF VOICES]
When magic happens ♪
It's a jolly old time ♪
In Manhattan ♪
Holiday greetings.
I'm Drew, the founder of
the 12 Dates of Christmas
dating program.
And I'm your Christmas cupid.
Welcome to the first of 12
magical romantic experiences.
Let me see. [GASPS]
You are Kate Tucker,
textile designer. Very cool.
American and English. Amazing!
Loves to read fairy romantasy.
Whoa! That's not me.
You know, my friend
No judgment here.
12 Dates were created
to inspire connections
in ways that you might not expect.
Sometimes you'll meet in a group,
sometimes one-on-one.
But all you need to know is
that my matchmaking
intuition is hard at work.
And the 12 Dates philosophy is,
this time of year is perfect to
open your heart to romance.
- Is it?
- Absolutely.
You'll see.
[FESTIVE JAZZY TUNE CONTINUES]
Nervous?
Is it just me, or does this feel
like an Agatha Christie novel?
Like they lure us here
for romance and one of us
will end up dead in the library?
My love life's been a
murder mystery for years, so
- Your carriage awaits.
- [UPBEAT FESTIVE MUSIC]
[HORSE NEIGHS]
[INQUISITIVE MAGICAL MUSIC]
DREW: Magical.
[FOOTSTEPS CRUNCH ON SNOW]
DREW: And your date is on the way.
- Won't be long.
- [CHRISTMAS TUNE PLAYS QUIETLY]
OK. This is pretty cute.
[SIGHS]
Hmm.
- [CORK POPS]
- Ooh!
[ANOTHER FESTIVE SONG PLAYS]
[SMACKS LIPS]
[DISTANT, SOFT CHATTER]
[ANOTHER FESTIVE TUNE
PLAYS; CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS]
- [ANOTHER FESTIVE TUNE PLAYS]
- Mmm.
Crunchy.
- [ANOTHER FESTIVE TUNE PLAYS]
- Hmm.
[ANOTHER FESTIVE TUNE PLAYS; CHOMPING]
[ANOTHER FESTIVE TUNE PLAYS]
DREW: Knock, knock.
I'm afraid I've not got the best news.
I can't believe there was a no show.
I never expected that.
Honestly, it's fine. I
didn't even want to do this.
I was literally forced into
this. So it's funny, you know?
Now it's good. I can report back
that it was a spectacular failure.
Thank you.
- [STRUGGLES]
- Don't let it deter you.
The 12 Dates will make
it up to you, I promise.
This is not for me. I I I
I am not a dinner-for-two,
romance kind of a person.
I don't need it or want it.
But I appreciate the breadsticks.
Hup, hup driver!
[GENTLE FESTIVE BELLS]
- [COACH SQUEAKS]
- [SENTIMENTAL MUSIC]
[SPEAKS TO HIMSELF]
[MUSIC FADES]
- Oi!
- [GASPS]
Give me your pasties
and nobody gets hurt!
She survived. How was it?
[BRIGHT MUSIC]
- Not great. He was a no show.
- No!
Laura's apoplectic. Sure she'll
have a full refund by morning.
That's a shame. I was hoping
for hilarity. That's just sad.
Yeah, well, at least it's
proof that the answer
to all life's questions is
not in a dating service.
- I wouldn't say that.
- Why?
You never date. When you
do, you always find a flaw.
It's funny. I seem to remember
choosing you for a brief time.
One kiss in uni doesn't count.
Whatever. You know,
dating is just so messy.
When the right person
appears, I'll know.
WOMAN: Sorry, sorry.
Train delay was murder.
[HOPEFUL MUSIC]
Kate. You look lovely all dressed up.
- Thanks.
- Wanna join us?
That's OK. I'm gonna go see my dad.
The next one will go
great, if he shows up.
[IMITATING] If he shows up.
- [BRIGHT TUNE]
- [COUPLE TALKS INDISTINCTLY]
[BRIGHT BELL MUSIC]
[MUSIC FADES]
Date two tonight?
I'm busy.
Oh, we both know that's not true.
Why are you making me do this?
Because I have been with
the same man my entire life.
And I need you to go
out and have a wonderful,
highly spicy time, and come
back and tell me all the details.
The spicy bits.
Grrr
- [JOYFUL MUSIC]
- MAN: Where's your coffee?
Get your coffee here.
[BUZZ OF VOICES]
[SELLERS SPEAK INDISTINCTLY]
[PHONE VIBRATES]
- WOMAN: Oh!
- Hi, Mom.
Goodness, you look tired.
Thanks for that. You, of
course, look radiant as always.
Do I?
This salt air in the Grenadines
does wonders for the body,
among other things.
I don't even want to
know what that means.
I would like you to come
here for the holidays.
- What?
- You're always with your dad
for Christmas. It's so gloomy there.
We could spend
Christmas Day on the beach.
- In a bikini or tankini
- No.
- Whatever you want.
- Mom.
Dad is having a rough
time. I have to be here.
And actually, I don't even think
I can be with you for
New Year's either. Sorry.
But Nugget, New Year's is our thing.
We always meet for New Year's.
Yeah, I know, but I have to be here.
Anyway.
Look at the time. I have to
go get ready for a date, so
A date! Kate, wait
Bye-bye. Gotta go. Bye.
- [GENTLE FESTIVE MUSIC]
- [SIGHS]
[INTRIGUING MUSIC]
The Knittens have landed! [LAUGHS]
And that's my cue.
- Glad you're coming round again.
- Don't get mushy on me.
Evelyn.
I haven't seen you around here lately.
Well, I've been busy.
Well, retirement will do that.
I took up 20 hobbies in my first year,
such as the book club that knits.
- What about you?
- Birdhouses.
Oh
Can't stop making them.
I've got about 40 in my shed.
[CHUCKLES]
[FESTIVE TUNE PLAYS IN BACKGROUND]
How's the hip?
In this village, nothing goes unnoticed.
It's fine.
My Latin aerobics class will
loosen those hips right up.
- What's Latin aerobics?
- Stop by tomorrow.
I think you'll like it.
Could be fun.
Oi, button it.
[JAZZY FESTIVE TUNE]
Like Cinderella, the
shoe fits perfectly.
Drew, which part of Cinderella
involved her breaking both ankles?
Don't worry. You will have
someone to hang on to.
Meet Oliver.
[SKATES SCRAPE AGAINST ICE]
Geez, he's pretty far away.
DREW: You both skate towards each other,
meet in the middle, form a connection.
It'll be epic.
KATE: Ooh
[UNSURE]: It'll be something.
[CHUCKLES NERVOUSLY]
[KATE CHUCKLES]
- Hi.
- Hi.
- [KATE CHUCKLES]
- Ooh!
[BOTH LAUGH]
Is this the night you had in mind?
You know, I was actually picturing
comfortable seating and strong drinks.
OK. [CHUCKLES]
I haven't done this in a long time.
- Date?
- Skate.
But date applies, too.
So Why are you?
I mean, I'm just so curious
about the type of person
who'd actually sign up for this.
- I could say the same to you.
- Oh, no, no.
I'm here against my
will. I was forced into this.
It was an ambush, and
I will have my revenge.
No, my friends think I don't
get out enough or whatever.
Ugh. This is harder than I remember.
- Dating?
- Skating. [CHUCKLES]
Are you gonna answer?
Why am I doing 12 Dates?
I'm just gonna say it. Loneliness.
Oh, it's a bold admission. Good for you.
This time last year, I
was in a relationship.
I thought this might
help me move on, or
[THEY CHUCKLE]
at least not feel alone at Christmas.
- Is it working?
- I think so.
- Do you think that's for us?
- I hope so.
[KATE SIGHS RELIEVED]
- That wasn't too bad.
- [BOTH SIGH]
- KATE: That's enough of that.
- DREW: Hmm.
KATE: There I was, just
wedged right between the seats.
Completely. Couldn't stand up.
Had to get not one, but
two ushers to yank me out.
- Oh, no.
- Yeah.
And I guess
that's why they say don't
do bottomless mimosas
- before you go see Wicked.
- [CHUCKLES]
So, what's the story with
your last relationship?
Oh
she ended things.
What did you do?
It was more about what I didn't do.
Everything about our relationship was
outside my comfort zone,
which I thought I didn't like.
Turns out it's the best.
I only realized too late.
But hey, you live and you learn, right?
What am I doing? On a
date? Whinging about my ex?
It's fine. Feel your feelings,
my guy. I'm here for you.
Are you friendzoning me?
I'm just trying to be a good listener.
Pretty much everything
about this experience is
out of my comfort zone, and
I don't think it's a good thing.
- I think it could be.
- Hmm.
Oh.
- [HOPEFUL BELLS]
- Ahh
Will we?
It'd be bad luck not to. [CHUCKLES]
[MUSIC TURNS MAGICAL]
[MUSIC FADES; CHRISTMAS
TUNE CONTINUES IN BACKGROUND]
[OLIVER STRUGGLES]
[HE WEEPS]
- [KATE STUTTERS]
- Oh no!
I'm sorry.
Oh, you're so nice.
KATE: Well, thank you.
[HE BLOWS NOSE LOUDLY]
Oh
I didn't realize she
was everything I wanted
until she was gone.
And now whenever I meet
someone perfectly nice,
all I can think about is her.
She wanted to plan a life together.
To get married
on a boat.
I told her I wasn't a boat person.
- What does that even mean?
- OK.
Can't you just tell her how you feel?
No, she's met someone
else now. She's moved on.
OK, so what?
- What?
- So she met someone else?
I mean, you can still
tell her how you feel.
- It's too late.
- You don't know that.
I mean, how is she
supposed to know how you feel
unless you tell her?
Oh
- I'm embarrassed.
- You just wept into my mouth.
If you can get through that,
you can get through
talking to your ex-girlfriend.
- [LAUGHS]
- [BLOWS NOSE LOUDLY]
So, yeah, I think I I
think I really inspired him.
Or sent him to get
his heart broken again.
He literally cried on your face?
- In my mouth.
- BOTH: Oh.
It was upsetting, but
kind of sweet, you know?
We love a guy in
touch with his feelings.
It was to be about you, not some rando.
Come on. I helped him
reconnect with the love of his life.
That's the most romantic
thing I've ever been a part of.
Oh, this is my point.
The most romantic thing
you've been a part of,
it's not even for you.
- Hate to say it. She's right.
- It's fine, Callum.
The next one will be brilliant.
You have the inside scoop now?
I have Drew on speed dial.
- Oh, that poor woman.
- She needs to know.
You and me come as a package deal.
This is true.
KATE: So, the physical therapist says
that you're not doing your exercises.
Yeah, I feel done.
Mhm. I'm pretty sure
that's for them to decide.
Haven't you got a date to get ready for?
I have some extra time.
Thought I'd go to Goring,
maybe walk along the Thames.
- You want to join me?
- Eh
Maybe tomorrow. Another day.
Well,
we could take it slow.
Maybe another day.
All right, fine.
At least walk around the
block or something, would you?
I'll think about it.
Well, excuse me for
trying to keep your joints
from completely fusing
together for lack of exercise.
[HOPEFUL MUSIC]
[DOOR OPENS]
[HE EXHALES, DOOR CLICKS SHUT]
[HE BREATHES HEAVILY]
[VOICES FROM INSIDE]
[LATIN DANCE MUSIC]
And behind. And behind.
[TALKS INDISTINCTLY]
[BIRDS CHIRP, MUSIC CONTINUES INSIDE]
- [HE BREATHES HEAVILY]
- Mac?
Mac, come with me. Trust me.
- [CHUCKLES]
- Oh, no.
It's fine. Just go to the
Take it easy.
And a one, two. OK, easy now.
You can do this. Front.
Go to the side and the side.
Side and side.
Now we're pushing the hands and pushing.
Go behind, go behind.
Push. Move those hips
and you can shimmy.
Can't do that. Can't do that.
[SIGHS]
[GASPS FOR AIR]
[UPBEAT FESTIVE MUSIC]
Are you ready for another
magical experience?
Simply bursting with anticipation.
- Wow.
- I'm pretty proud of this one.
Remember, love is what you bake of it.
[GENTLE CHATTER; MUSIC ENDS]
[SIGHS]
Hi, Anthony.
- Kate.
- [SPEAKER FEEDBACKS]
DREW: Welcome to
the 12 Dates of Christmas
Great British Baking Show.
At each of your stations
you will find a recipe for a
traditional bûûche de Noel.
Are you a gifted baker?
More of a scan-the-recipe-once-
and-hope-for-the-best type.
DREW: Once everyone
has completed their desserts,
the judge will choose the winning couple
who will receive lessons
with a private chef.
Hang on. The prize
is more kitchen labor?
- We'll do our best to lose?
- Smart.
On your marks. Get set
Bake.
[JOYFUL FESTIVE MUSIC]
BOTH: A lot of words.
I see the word "eggs".
- Start there.
- That I can do. Yeah OK.
So when was your last relationship?
About a year ago.
Any lingering feelings there?
It was mutual, if that's what
you mean? And amicable.
- That's good.
- And you?
Oh, it's been a while. Here,
have another egg.
So, why this? You know,
why not, like, the apps?
More efficient, user-friendly.
"User-friendly"? That's very romantic.
I'm a working dad, so I
outsource all that I can.
This way someone else picks the people,
sets up the dates, I
just had to book a sitter.
- Kids, huh?
- Two girls.
Cute.
What about their mom?
Remarried to an accountant.
Great guy, actually.
Are you actually this nice?
- Yes?
- Hmm, wow.
Here we are.
Ugh.
[GAGS]
- Oh, that is very bad.
- Mhm.
- I don't think it's that Wait.
- Mhm.
- Getting it?
- Mhm.
- Like burnt rubber?
- Yeah, right in the
- Well done. Yeah.
- I think we nailed it.
[INTRIGUING FESTIVE MUSIC]
Co-parenting is fine.
Kids are used to it, takes
work, but we manage.
Wow. I mean, that's definitely something
you can be proud of.
My parents split up
when I was a teenager.
Co-parenting was
definitely not an option.
I take it to mean it
wasn't a harmonious split?
My mom ripped my dad's heart out
and he tried to pretend he was fine.
How are things now?
I'm really, really close with my dad.
And my mom thinks we're close, but
But
[SIGHS] I mean, she ditched.
She's very free-spirited,
which I wish I could say
I admired, but honestly,
I think it's just an excuse
for her to be unreliable, so
Yeah, our thing's kind of messy.
[OVEN BEEPS]
- Moment of truth.
- Here we go.
[CHEERFUL FESTIVE MUSIC]
That's pretty good.
- Of course.
- Add some snow.
This little guy.
Nice work.
We make a good team.
I think so, too.
[ROMANTIC MUSIC]
[MUSIC FADES]
[KNOCKS ON DOOR]
MAC: Oh, uh
If you've come to try
make me shake my hips, don't bother.
Wouldn't dream of it.
The women of Blexford would
become frenzied with desire.
[CHUCKLES] Come in.
A lot of people are
intimidated when they first start.
[SCOFFS] I was kidnapped.
Gets easier every time.
[SHE SIGHS]
Martin would be off his head
if he knew that I was
teaching Latin aerobics.
- [EXHALES DEEPLY]
- [GENTLE EMOTIONAL MUSIC]
After he passed, I
I didn't know what I was
going to do with myself.
Eventually I realized
I was still me,
just a different version of myself.
So I just got on with it.
Huh.
All this fuss.
All I did was retire and break a hip.
Exactly.
So get over yourself.
[MUSIC TURNS BRIGHTER]
Martin was a good man.
Yes, he was.
But he'd have died all over again
if he'd seen you trying to dance.
[BOTH LAUGH]
Fair!
[INQUISITIVE MUSIC]
Here we go.
Mmm.
[BOTH LAUGH]
- Oh, that was hard to watch.
- It was. Poor woman.
I know. [CHUCKLES]
KATE: I think they should
have given us something
for having the most disgusting.
- I think we're the winners.
- Yeah.
Well you know, I didn't
have high hopes for this,
but I actually had a really good time.
I had fun, too.
Although there is
something I have to mention.
Oh, boy. Here we go.
It's not bad, it's just
I'm not looking to just date someone.
I want to get married
again, have more children.
Not today.
I just find it's best to
be really upfront about it.
Here I was just hoping for your number.
You can have it.
Just also want you to
know what my intentions are.
OK. I respect that.
What about you?
- What about me?
- [GENTLE MUSIC]
Marriage, kids, your future?
[BLOWS A RASPBERRY]
Are you always this
serious on a first date?
Actually, yeah.
Dating is time consuming.
We both have really busy lives.
Let's just cut to the
chase. What do you want?
I dunno, I don't really think about it.
Really?
Really, I don't.
Why are you doing all this
if you don't know what you're after?
It's a good question.
Maybe I
Maybe I shouldn't be.
- [DOOR OPENS]
- Are you ever gonna lock that
Dad?
So he's not in the shed, not in the pub,
not in the Pear Tree.
Where else could he be?
How long should I wait before
I file a missing parent report?
Not sure. Anyway, there's
always date number four.
So one more try
- My friend, time to let it go.
- There's nine more dates!
That guy was right. I
have no idea what I want.
What's the point of doing
all this, if not a relationship
or a serious commitment or a betrothal?
- Betrothal?
- Look.
[SIGHS] This is all too
much for me to take on.
It's, like, my dad, and work and
I can't be trying to
solve an existential crisis.
- It's just too much.
- Yeah.
It all just looks so romantic
to have all that choice.
To be hopeful and full of possibility.
You know how hard it is
to be a divorce lawyer
who believes in true love?
You really contain multitudes.
Thanks, babe.
Seriously, I see you work so hard
and you take so much
care of the people you love.
You deserve to be taken care of.
I really want to help you find that.
I know how badly you want this.
If something amazing
shows up at my door,
I promise to open it.
- Oh, you promise?
- Promise.
Now can we please find this man?
Oh.
- Buenos días, papa!
- [LATIN MUSIC PLAYS INSIDE]
BOTH: Ew.
Hang on. Are those my pants?
LAURA: I've more questions than answers.
Well, I'm all grown up now.
[LAUGHS]
[GENTLE FOCUSED MUSIC]
[KNOCKING]
Greetings. I come bearing gifts.
No, no more mystery
dates for me. I'm done.
Well, why don't you just read the card?
Look, I've been watching you.
I'm scared.
It's my job.
And this doesn't come as a surprise,
seeing as this is only a third date.
But you haven't had your moment yet.
What moment?
The moment you realize
that this is why you're
doing the 12 Dates.
Because of this person
or this experience
or this self-realization.
People do this program because
they're searching for something.
And we help them find it.
OK, well, what if I don't
even know what it is?
That's the beauty of it.
You don't have to know what it is.
You just have to take a
chance when it comes.
He's here.
- [HOPEFUL MUSIC]
- Who's where?
Richard, the guy from the first date.
These are from him. He's
in the café down the road.
Read the card.
Take a chance.
Tis the season.
Snow flakes dancing ♪
On the window pane ♪
Laughter echoing down the lane ♪
Something about this time of year ♪
RICHARD [VO]: Kate,
sorry I was a no-snow.
I'm hoping yule forgive me.
Richard. P.S.
I'm an utter idiot for
missing our first date.
Love, magic and joy ♪
Love, magic and joy ♪
We're going to
bring joy to your world ♪