Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas (2025) s01e06 Episode Script

1
Callum kissed me.
Of course, this is bringing
up all of my issues.
Still have to figure out
what's the right choice.
Love there is nothing like it.
There was a love
declaration in your class?
I want to take you out on a date.
[BRIGHT, TINKLING MUSIC]
I told her I loved her.
What if it isn't too late?
DREW: I sent a car. Kate wasn't there.
- KATE: Richard.
- I couldn't stand the idea
of you out with someone else
Hey, Callum. It's not a good time. What?
Where's my dad?
[AMBULANCE SOUNDS IN
DISTANCE; DRAMATIC MUSIC]
CALLUM: They haven't told us anything.
He was having chest pains.
One minute he was fine,
the next he was on the floor.
I I have to see him.
I'll find a doctor.
He he was conscious
in the in the ambulance.
You were in the ambulance?
EVELYN: I called him. I I
didn't know who else to call.
Mac's bike was blocking the drive and
No, I'm sorry, no. [SNIFFS]
I know how scary this is.
I'm here for you.
DOCTOR: Kate Tucker?
Yeah.
Come with me.
- Oh, Dad. Are you OK?
- [MUSIC FADES]
- Are you hurt?
- [GRUNTS HAPPILY]
- I may have just cracked a rib.
- Is it is it his heart?
Is it because he rides a motorcycle?
- I bet he didn't tell you.
- What's that got to do with it?
Shh, let the man speak.
DOCTOR: Medically he's fine.
Oh, my God!
S sorry, did you say he's fine?
That elephant sitting on
my chest did not feel fine.
Mr. Tucker, you suffered a panic attack.
Its symptoms are very real and
can, in extreme circumstances,
approximate a heart attack.
- But his heart is OK?
- Yes.
His numbers are good. There's
nothing concerning in his labs,
but an untreated anxiety disorder
can take a toll.
- Disorder?
- Dad, It's it's OK.
It's totally normal. A lot of
people suffer from anxiety.
Have there been any new
stressors in your life lately?
Well, actually, he
retired about a year ago.
I think he's been struggling
to remember who he is and
and what's next. You
know, hence the motorcycle,
hence the accident,
hence the broken hip.
Yet he still rides!
I know, it's unbelievable,
but it's all kind of
starting to make sense.
I don't think it's making
any sense, actually.
Maintaining your mental health
is as key as your physical one.
I've been telling him that.
As long as you don't ignore it,
stress is a very serious thing.
Mhm. OK, we're just
we'll get you a therapist.
A trained therapist who can teach you
coping mechanisms
like breathing, meditation.
- Medication if you need it.
- [SOFT MUSIC]
I'll make a list. We'll call
around first thing tomorrow.
I really thought I was dying.
[TEARY]: Dad, it's OK.
We got this. We can
we can handle this.
DOCTOR: Seems you're in good hands.
[EMOTIONAL FLOURISH]
[DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS]
Are we sure that man was a real doctor?
Sorry, I was just kind of scared,
'cause I thought
I thought it was gonna be really bad.
I'm fine, love. It's fine.
[EMOTIONAL MUSIC SWELLS]
[MUSIC FADES]
It's Calvin, right?
We met at Dates with Mates.
Callum, actually.
And Sarah?
- We're no longer together.
- Oh, mate.
And at the holidays
That's tough.
What's with the tux?
It was part of this do-over
thing for Kate tonight.
She was supposed to
meet with someone else,
but I whisked her away. [SOFT CHUCKLE]
It's OK. It's OK.
He's OK. His heart is is OK.
- What was it?
- [SIGHS]: It was a panic attack.
I know it's crazy, but it's
all right because, you know,
now we know what it is. If we
can figure out what causes them,
then we can handle it.
Look, it's it's been a long night.
Evelyn why don't I take you home? And
I'm glad he's all right.
Thank you.
Um..
I hope I didn't take you
away from anything important.
Don't worry about it.
[EMOTIONAL MUSIC]
Hey.
I'm gonna stay and take my
dad home, so call you tomorrow?
Let me at least get you a coffee.
[ANNOYED]: She drinks matcha, you
[SOFT EMOTIONAL MUSIC; BIRDS CHIRP]
Mom? I'm going to Dad's
and then I'm heading out.
[CONTINUOUS LOUD ANGRY
THUDS; WHIMSICAL MUSIC]
I feel I should intervene
on behalf of that dough.
I don't look at a man,
much less consider
dating one in over a decade,
and the first time I do,
look what happens.
[PLEASANT PIANO]
Ambulances and hospitals!
Please, for all our sakes,
let's throw this concoction out.
Being with someone again
[EMOTIONAL MUSIC]
it comes with worry and fear and
I'd forgotten about that.
[SHE SIGHS]
That, um
that swanky guy with Kate
last night, who was he?
- His name is Richard.
- [LOUD THUD; WHIMSICAL MUSIC]
He's into public displays
of affection, apparently.
Apparently,
I am not the only one
in the throes of a romantic crisis.
- [DOUGH THUDS AGAINST BIN]
- [GENTLE, INQUISITIVE MUSIC]
[MUSIC FADES]
I didn't realize you
were doing a collection.
Ah neither did I.
It's good work.
And perfect timing, actually.
A new client has just
ordered a range of pieces.
She also asked if you could
do her home décor as well.
Another Nicola by Nicola
by Kate Tucker collaboration.
I can do that. I have
so many ideas.
Clearly.
I'll be taking a percentage
since it's my client, but
perhaps it's time to see what
you can really do on your own.
[GENTLE HOPEFUL MUSIC]
The client is fabulous,
even though she's American.
No offense.
I started a mood board.
She's elegant, sexy, fun.
She loves color as much
as a good time, and
she has a personal
interest in your work.
[EMOTIONAL MUSIC; TURNS TENSE]
You're joking!
[BUZZER RINGS]
[KATE SIGHS]
I knew it.
Ta da!
Is this some kind of a joke to you?
First, you you disappear
in the middle of the night
while my dad is in
the hospital, and then
I show up to work and discover
that you're my new client?
There are easier ways
to communicate with me.
Your father is fine.
And I thought it best
you hear this from Nicola.
I am trying to not
overwhelm you with surprises.
Well, I have to tell
you, it doesn't feel good.
Because you're not there
when I need you,
and then you show up
when I least expect you.
Frankly, I don't know why I'm surprised.
Because I know this about
you. I can't count on you.
And by the way, where
even are we right now?
Home.
[EMOTIONAL MUSIC]
What?
This is my house. I bought it.
And it could be your canvas.
It is time for you to do more.
So why this sudden interest in my work?
It's not sudden.
I pay attention.
Do you remember when you
were like, oh gosh, I don't know,
nine or ten or eleven,
and you learned how
to crochet these little,
colorful, beautiful, square coasters?
Simple things, really, but Kate,
you saw these designs
in them by instinct.
I have always known
that you see the world
differently than most.
I have always known
that your talent was
meant for something big.
Picture it:
wallpaper,
curtains, upholstery,
tablecloths,
rugs.
All by you!
OK, how about we just take it back
to the part where you told
me you bought a house?
Here, in London?
Yes.
- Why did you do that?
- Because it's where you are.
It's close enough, anyway.
Can you imagine me in Blexford?
Good God! [CHUCKLES]
Real estate's a good investment.
This way, whenever you
need me, if you need me,
or if you just want a
cup of coffee or to talk,
I'll be here.
Most of the time.
This
this is so classically you,
to just make huge decisions
without even thinking
about how they're
gonna affect anyone else.
I mean, did it did it
ever even occur to you
to to ask me before you
just decided that I should spend
all of my time and efforts
decorating your house?
Or, hey, I know,
consult me before you buy a house
in the first place!
Believe it or not, I do
not need your permission
to live here or to exist in the world.
If you don't want to take
advantage of an opportunity
to expand as an artist, that is fine.
But, Kate,
someday I hope you realize
that no amount of punishing
me is going to change the past.
All we can do is learn from
it and make different choices.
I'm sorry it took me this long. I am.
But I'm here now.
And I am listening. And I am trying.
And I love you, darling.
And I hope we can start over.
And when you are ready
I will be here.
[EMOTIONAL MUSIC SWELLS]
[EXHALES DEEPLY]
[TRAIN RATTLES, GENTLE CHATTER]
[KATE EXHALES]
I so desperately wish
he'd get rid of that thing.
CALLUM: I know. He
knows. Everyone knows.
OK Passive aggressive much?
If you have something
to say, just say it.
Why?
When I try to say the
truth, you don't listen.
Or you shut down,
or you get that disappointed
look in your face.
Uh, OK, first of all,
this is just my face.
And second of all, can we not argue now?
After all that's happened,
I I don't have the energy.
Yeah, because we're all
supposed to work around
your fears, your timetable,
your expectations.
Whoa. Where is this coming from?
I was your last date.
- [EMOTIONAL MUSIC]
- Date 11.
The one that you
skipped to be with Richard.
Wha what?
It was a surprise.
I was going to put it all out there.
Laura helped me set it
up. Drew sent a car for you.
But it doesn't matter
because you never showed up.
Wait, so you
you you set up this
spontaneous thing and then
and now you're mad at me
because I didn't show up,
when I had no idea it was happening?
I'm mad because I keep
trying to tell you how I feel.
But no matter what I do or what I say,
it's not good enough.
I mean, Callum, can you blame me?
You're, you're all over the place.
I I don't know what to think.
If you felt this strongly
about me for all these years,
I don't understand why
you waited all this time!
And I don't understand
why you can take a chance
and open up to others,
but you won't with me!
Because I don't believe you!
[DRAMATIC MUSIC]
I don't think you have any
idea what you actually want.
I am
tired
of feeling like a bloody idiot.
You are the same old, closed-off Kate.
I don't know what you're looking for
but I hope you find it.
Maybe I already have.
[MUSIC SWELLS AND EBBS]
I have never seen
Callum like that. You know?
I don't know how to talk to
him. I don't want to talk to him.
I don't know how we come back from this.
- [FESTIVE SONG ON RADIO]
- Maybe
With Richard, it's
a fresh start. It's
it's simple.
He he tells me his feelings.
It is easy. It's everything
it's supposed to be.
So you're saying the right guy for you
is on the path of least resistance.
I'm not sure that's the way.
Because we all want a
painful, complicated relationship.
If you'd known Callum was your
last date, would you have gone?
It would have been a
mistake, that's for sure,
judging by how quickly he backtracked.
You know, you should have told me.
You are a big part of this mess, OK?
I'm only forgiving you because I know
you're a hopeless romantic.
I'm actually a hopeful romantic,
which is why I think there's still hope.
You didn't see his face.
Sorry, I've got to say this.
We're talking about Callum.
The guy who actually listens
to you when you talk about work,
who invents recipes
that he thinks you'll like,
who always answers
the phone when you call.
And he is easy on the eye.
And he loves your
dad. And he's one of us.
I know his timing is rubbish,
but you know his heart.
Then why hasn't it
worked out between us?
I don't know.
[SHE SIGHS]
It doesn't matter. I have
a 12th Date to prepare for.
The Final Ball.
This is the final
choice, the best match.
And you choose Richard?
KATE: Yes, I
I think that he's good for me,
you know?
We have a good time, and I think that
it'll be the start of
something really great.
- But, Callum literally
- Darling.
Can I see you in the kitchen?
Yeah.
How could Callum do this to me?
Profess undying love for
Kate and swear me to secrecy?
I want No, I need to tell her.
Tell it to Santa.
[WHIMSICAL FESTIVE TUNE]
- [MUFFLED FRUSTRATED YELL]
- [MUSIC SWELLS AND ENDS]
[CLOCK TICKS]
[LOUD KNOCKING ON DOOR]
EVELYN: I know you're in there.
You lock your door now?
[SHE SIGHS]
I'm trying to stem the tide of
women who keep barging in.
- Good luck!
- [BOTH CHUCKLE SOFTLY]
- [SOFT, EMOTIONAL MUSIC]
- [SHE BREATHES SHAKILY]
Thank you. That looks, um
edible.
I doubt it. [NERVOUS CHUCKLE]
It's the thought that counts, though.
- So, how are you feeling?
- Like a prize idiot.
Oh, you have nothing to
feel embarrassed about.
But being in that hospital
brought back feelings that
I wasn't prepared for.
I did make sure you were
OK before I left, just in case
you thought I was
being entirely heartless.
It's probably for the best.
I fell in love with the nurse.
We're getting married.
Oh, the tall brunette one
with the Scottish accent?
- Oh, good on you!
- [HE CHUCKLES]
[MUSIC ENDS]
[BOTH SIGH NERVOUSLY]
I'm sorry if I gave you a scare.
I'm sorry if one snog with
me put you in the hospital.
Panic attack.
What is there to panic about?
Well, maybe your body
couldn't contain the
joy I bring out in you.
Lately, I've had more fun with you
than I've had in a long time.
[SOFT MUSIC]
I guess that means I haven't been
close to anyone
in a long time.
I know how you feel.
But
we'll figure it out.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
One step at a time.
Hmm. What's that?
Your birdhouses?
I started making them
after the accident
just to fill in the time.
I like the process. It's peaceful.
They're all different.
And yet there's a
certainty in it which feels
grounding.
A more poetic man would have
found some metaphor in there.
You've already found a way to
relieve stress without knowing.
If I do any more coping, I'll
have to build a bigger shed.
You really have that many?
Oh, I've had a lot of time on my hands.
[KELLY CLARKSON'S "CHRISTMAS EVE" PLAYS]
[JOYFUL SONG WITH FESTIVE BELLS]
I'm hearing sleigh bells ♪
I'm seeing snow ♪
I've waited all year, baby,
just to see those reindeer ♪
Watch them as they go ♪
Warm by the fireside ♪
Twinkling lights ♪
[MAN CONTINUES THE SONG
AS A MELLOW PIANO TUNE]
- Thank you.
- DREW: Kate!
You look amazing!
I just thought I would
go all out for the big night.
- This is my partner, Mo.
- Hi. Pleased to meet you.
And are we expecting anyone special?
You mean Richard?
Sure, if he's who you chose.
Yeah, he is.
Yeah.
And I am going to be so
emotionally available to him,
it's gonna blow his mind.
[DREW CHUCKLES]
Excuse me.
DREW: I think I've created a monster.
She still hasn't had her moment, though.
[FESTIVE PIANO SONG FADES
INTO UPBEAT POP SONG]
[MIMI WEBB'S "BACK HOME
FOR CHRISTMAS" PLAYS]
Just like that, first of December ♪
Counting down till we're together ♪
Only one thing on my wish list ♪
Bring my love back
home for Christmas ♪
Mistletoe makin' me lonely ♪
Santa Claus just can't console me ♪
Only one thing that I'm missin' ♪
Bring my love back
home for Christmas ♪
Yeah ♪
Oooh, yeah ♪
Oooh yeah ♪
Bring my love back
home for Christmas ♪
[SONG FADES]
[SLOW FESTIVE SONG]: Darling ♪
Here's that time of year ♪
When everybody's full of love ♪
You are radiant.
And you are hot.
May I?
Please.
Never thought I'd end my article
with "and they lived
happily ever after".
Mmm.
I suppose now it's in writing,
- you're stuck with me.
- There's no one else here
I want to be with, but you.
[BOTH LAUGH SOFTLY]
I can't wait ♪
If there's a way to win
12 Dates, I think we did.
- Mhm.
- [JAZZY TUNE PLAYS]
Say that you'll meet me there ♪
- Oh!
- [LAUGHS]: Yeah
Oh! You need to make some room.
I see.
- Come with me.
- The knees are gone, I can't
I can't do it. I can't do it. [LAUGHS]
Say you'll meet me there ♪
- [SONG ENDS]
- That one's crooked.
- If you just let me up there
- I think not.
Last time you went up a ladder,
I had to rescue you from a bush.
Otherwise you'd still be there.
Besides, if your daughter
catches you up on a ladder,
falling will be the
least of your problems.
She'll never know.
She's out on her last date.
She'll be none the wiser.
I'll go get more wire.
EVELYN: How does it feel?
To see all your hard work on display?
I liked the idea of making
safe spaces for birds,
out of the wind and the rain.
- [TENDER MUSIC]
- Made me feel useful.
Strange the desire to make them
again has come back to me now.
Mmm, I don't think it's strange.
Makes sense.
[CHUCKLES]: You made safe spaces.
I guess dragging around some
baggage is expected at our age.
Baggage is just a word
for having lived a full life.
I mean, families, career
and love.
I wouldn't part with my
baggage for all the world.
- Yeah, you're right.
- I know.
But when I say right
Oh, won't you just stop
talking and kiss me, old man.
With pleasure.
[BRIGHT EMOTIONAL MUSIC]
[MUSIC TURNS ROMANTIC]
[CHATTER; PLEASANT SONG
PLAYS IN BACKGROUND]
Marjorie? Hey, hey.
- What's wrong? What happened?
- Kate
Date after date after date,
and I really thought I'd find someone,
but here I am, all dressed
up and still on my own.
You look beautiful. You want a drink?
I'm leaving. One of my dates is here.
- I don't want to see him again.
- Come on. No, forget him.
- We'll throw him out the window.
- I'd really rather not.
This guy, he sent flowers
and thoughtful texts, a gift.
I thought it might be something.
He said he had feelings for me,
but he'd fallen for someone else.
So now I'm here, wearing
this bracelet he gave me,
like an idiot. [SNIFFS]
What d what did you say his name was?
Oh, you met him on Date 10.
Richard.
[EMOTIONAL DRAMATIC MUSIC]
[MELLOW SONG PLAYS IN BACKGROUND]
Ah, there you are.
I'd started to think I'd lost you.
[FLATLY]: Yeah, sorry.
I ran into a friend.
She was really upset
because the date
that she really liked is
is here with someone else.
Oh.
It's me.
- Marjorie?
- Yeah.
- Or are there others?
- [TENSE MUSIC]
Hey, come on.
It was nothing serious.
Really? That's interesting.
How do you explain this, then?
Matching bracelets, it's
like we're sister-wives.
OK, that was stupid.
I had to buy her a gift on that date.
You liked yours so much I thought
Then how do you explain the
flowers, the text messages?
I mean you understand
how this looks, right?
OK, maybe I got a little
caught up in the romance,
but that's what we're
supposed to be doing,
Going out, looking for
connection. We both were.
Yeah, maybe. But I
wasn't handing out jewelry
like it was candy.
Maybe not, but I'm sure
there's some poor chap
out there right now who's heartbroken
that you didn't choose him.
Oh, there was someone.
But in the end, you chose me.
- And I chose you.
- [BRIGHT, EMOTIONAL MUSIC]
Come on.
[PLEASANT SONG PLAYS IN BACKGROUND]
- Uh!
- Apologies.
[CHUCKLES] You must be as
eager as I am to get out of here.
Yeah.
There's nothing here for me.
[BRIGHT PIANO]
Or, at least, I thought there wasn't.
[SIGRID'S "HOME TO YOU" PLAYS]
Couldn't wait till I got outside ♪
Searching for those Christmas lights ♪
I knew I had to change my mind ♪
Didn't realize it would
happen all so soon ♪
Sorry. Can I can I just ask
Why did you choose me?
It's just such a great
story. Missed the first date,
paired with other people
before finally connecting.
Now here we are.
Perfect couple.
- What?
- You know what?
The 12 Dates are behind us.
Let's start fresh. Clean slate.
Get to know each other.
Sorry? Isn't that what we've been doing?
Really get to know each other.
The 12 Dates is just a fantasy.
Not to me.
I mean,
the real me is
skeptical, and guarded and
crabby, when I'm hungry.
The real me is is not perfect.
You you understand that, right?
- Kate, you're overthinking this.
- Well, yes, of course I am.
Because that's what I
do. It's part of my charm.
And if you knew me at
all, you would know that.
And
you would like that.
Sorry, uh
If I'm gonna be in a relationship, I
I want it to be with
somebody who sees me.
Who knows me and who
who accepts me.
You know, I want it to be
real.
I
I don't want to be
afraid of that anymore.
I didn't think you were this serious.
Yeah.
[DETERMINED EMOTIONAL MUSIC]
- Merry Christmas.
- When I'm miles away ♪
And you're too far away ♪
Oh ♪
I think she's had her moment.
[PENSIVE SONG, BLEACHERS' "MERRY
CHRISTMAS, PLEASE DON'T CALL"]
To the tempo of your uptight ♪
Is the flicker of a street light? ♪
You know this moment, don't you? ♪
And time is strangely calm now ♪
'Cause everybody's gone ♪
It's just you and your anger ♪
[TRAIN RATTLES]
Oh, golden boy ♪
Don't act like you're kind ♪
You're mine but
you're awful every time ♪
So don't tell them what you told me ♪
Don't hold me like you know me ♪
CALLUM: I don't know
what you're looking for
but I hope you find it.
But you should know that I die slow ♪
Running through the
halls of your haunted home ♪
And the toughest
part is that we both know ♪
What happened to you
Why you're out on your own ♪
Merry Christmas, please don't call ♪
[KATE CRIES]
[SONG FADES]
[SHE BREATHES SHAKILY]
I just feel foolish.
Gosh, you are not foolish.
You're brave.
It does not feel like I'm brave.
Feeling foolish
means you've allowed yourself to be
vulnerable.
- But I hate that.
- [EMOTIONAL MUSIC]
- I hate being vulnerable.
- We all do.
[SHE EXHALES]
I have to tell you
something you won't like.
OK.
The panic attack the other night,
I felt that way before.
The day I crashed my
bike, I had the same
You know
I couldn't breathe.
My vision got blurry.
You had a panic attack while riding?
I didn't know that then, but yeah.
- Dad.
- I know.
I I know
that you want to protect
me from everything,
but I have to figure this one out.
You focus on you.
Part of me doesn't actually want to
because everything's so messed up now,
with Callum and Mom.
You know, it's just
[SIGHS] so overwhelming.
Just take the first step.
And as long as you're
honest with yourself,
really honest
[MUSIC BRIGHTENS]
you will know what to do.
[HOPEFUL MUSIC; PEOPLE CHAT]
[FOOTSTEPS APPROACH]
NICOLA: Working on Christmas Eve?
You really are ready to
launch your own label.
[NICOLA CHUCKLES]
- You really think I'm ready?
- Kate.
Never ask someone else
to tell you when you're ready.
But you are.
Well, I learned from the best.
Thank you.
Merry Christmas.
[SOFT MUSIC]
DELILAH: Kate, what a surprise!
Yes, it's, um so strange
that you're actually here.
It's my house, darling.
Of course I'm here.
Right. No, I just
never mind. You have a Christmas tree!
Yes! Such as it is.
So, to what do I owe
the pleasure of your visit?
Well I just wanted to
say
[EXHALES] it is
nice
that you're here.
Oh.
[PLEASANT TENDER MUSIC]
Love you.
Oh, nugget!
[BRIGHT, FESTIVE MUSIC]
Hey! Mmm. Delish. Thank you.
- OK, are we ready?
- As I'll ever be.
- Merry Christmas.
- Delilah.
EVELYN: Happy Christmas, Callum.
Oh, that's nice.
Who's it for? Look, it's so cute!
- [CORK POPS]
- [ALL LAUGH]
Treasure that.
[LAURA LAUGHS]
Oh yeah, what are you gonna call him?
[CRACKERS RIP; ALL LAUGH]
OK, what about this one?
[MUSIC CONCLUDES]
It's sad that Callum's not here.
Suppose some traditions don't last.
I know how badly you want
everything to be OK
between the two of us, and
- I'm sorry that they're not.
- Mhm.
But, I do have to impart
some gratitude to you.
Hmm?
As much as it pains me to admit,
- I am
- [GENTLE MUSIC]
grateful
for the 12 Dates.
Can I record this? No one'll believe me.
No. And I'll deny it if you ever
say anything to anyone, but
even though it was a disaster, at times,
I can see how ultimately it
made things better.
So, thanks.
You know I got your
back anytime, anywhere.
I know. That's why I'm
excited to give you your present.
- Huh?
- Mmm Hm!
[LAURA CHUCKLES]
[PHONE BLEEPS]
Huh! "Kate Tucker has
shared her location with"
- Ahh! No, you didn't!
- Yes.
Probably the biggest
mistake I'll ever make,
but you deserve it. Merry Christmas.
Gosh, now I get to know
where you are all the time!
- Oh, Lord have mercy!
- Yay!
OK, your turn.
- Mmm
- Ta da!
[KATE CLEARS THROAT]
It's a contract!
Everyone's favorite Christmas
present. No, but seriously
I've had enough of divorce
and custody and prenups.
So I am starting my own practice
so I can help anyone
and everyone I want.
And I want your new
business to be my first client.
Well, second. Drew got in there first.
I'm gonna help her expand,
maybe even franchise.
You know, I am so impressed
that I'm not even resentful
that your Christmas
present eclipsed mine.
My one-woman practice,
your new label Look at us.
We're just getting started, baby.
Mmm And, um
this this one's not from me.
OK.
Before you get mad: I
know I said I wouldn't meddle
but it's Christmas, and
I saw this at Callum's.
Well, it was in a drawer.
Just passing it on. I
don't know what it is.
[TENDER MUSIC]
[MUSIC TURNS EMOTIONAL]
[SHE GASPS]
Go on then. What are you waiting for?
[MUSIC INTENSIFIES]
[LOUD KNOCKING]
[MUSIC TURNS GENTLE]
[FRAME RATTLES AGAINST GLASS]
[SHE SIGHS]
[EMOTIONAL MUSIC]
[SIGHS] Let me guess, Laura?
Why did you keep this?
Why? It's been 15 years.
Why did you frame it?
- Why did you wrap it?
- Evelyn wrapped it.
It was so you.
Couldn't throw it away.
[SHE SIGHS]
Look, this
this being mad at each
other and not talking
That's not us.
I know that a lot of this
could have been avoided
if I'd just been honest with
you about my feelings, but
I was scared.
I'm still scared. But
I I think it's worth the risk.
So I'm just gonna say it.
I love you, too.
And you are the
chance that I wanna take.
[MUSIC TURNS ROMANTIC]
[SHE SIGHS HAPPILY]
[MUSIC CUTS ABRUPTLY]
Callum! Excuse me!
You can't just walk away.
[ROMANTIC SONG]
'Cause it's you ♪
All I want is you ♪
Under the mistletoe ♪
Under the falling snow ♪
I want you wrapped up for me ♪
Under my tree ♪
I want this to be a
moment you never forget.
Every Christmas time ♪
Won't you forever be mine? ♪
'Cause it's you ♪
All I want is you ♪
Under my mistletoe ♪
Under the falling snow ♪
Ooh ♪
[SONG ENDS; PLEASAN
MUSIC PLAYS IN BACKGROUND]
This is a lot.
Hello, everyone. Happy Boxing Day!
Darling, get us some drinks.
- Sure.
- Thank you.
- You made it!
- I did! Oh, sweetheart!
I wouldn't miss this for anything, hon.
- So was that N Norris?
- Oh, no, darling.
No, that's Iggy,
and I am trying him out
- For?
- New Year's, of course.
Because you will probably have plans.
Well, what if we made plans together?
Kate! A double date?
Oh, every mother's dream come true.
Oh.
Look how happy your father is.
Maybe we should make it a triple date.
[LAUGHS]: Oh!
The look on your face!
- KATE: OK, that's enough.
- All right, let's go.
- So Norris is No-More-is, huh?
- No, no.
[EMOTIONAL MUSIC]
KATE: Hey, Dad,
you know that I'll never
stop trying to get you
to get rid of it.
- Kate
- But I understand.
Ultimately, it's your
choice, and I respect that.
I'll be safe. I promise.
OK.
Best daughter.
Best dad.
[HE CHUCKLES]
That's big of you! I'm impressed.
Yeah, I took all the
gas out of the tank.
They're not going anywhere.
[CALLUM LAUGHS, ENGINE SPUTTERS]
[BRIGHT FESTIVE MUSIC]
MAC: Oh, bugger!
[BRIGHT, EMOTIONAL FESTIVE
MUSIC CONTINUES THROUGH CREDITS]