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00:00:00Snowglobes for sale, snowglobes, hey, get your snowglobes here.
00:00:27I'm telling you, Bill, collagen is a hot topic.
00:00:30Women want it and they want to know how they can get more of it.
00:00:32And I really think this story is going to resonate with a lot of people.
00:00:36It's what the female readers are looking for.
00:00:39Yes, I know, it's Christmas time, Bill.
00:00:41Buy a snowglobe, come on, hey, Chris, happy Christmas.
00:00:44Buy a snowglobe, snowglobes for sale, come on, hey.
00:00:47Yes.
00:00:48Hey, snowglobes for sale, you want a snowglobe?
00:00:50Uh, uh-huh.
00:00:53Okay, life-affirming, upbeat story that tugs at the heartstrings.
00:00:57And get it in by Christmas time, of course.
00:01:01Okay, yeah, thanks, Bill.
00:01:09Tissue?
00:01:19Plain black coffee, just how you like it.
00:01:23What is that sugary, colorful concoction you have there?
00:01:26Candy cane syrup.
00:01:27That's disgusting.
00:01:28This, my friend, is the joy of Christmas.
00:01:30What happened to you?
00:01:32This is also the joy of Christmas?
00:01:34Crosswalk slush spray.
00:01:36It's trending.
00:01:37Sorry.
00:01:37I know you hate walking through tourist traps this time of year, but it's an emergency.
00:01:45Shopping is an emergency?
00:01:47You know what?
00:01:47There's still two weeks left till Christmas, right?
00:01:50Oh, no, not for me.
00:01:51If I don't get my family's gifts in the mail this afternoon, they won't get there on time.
00:01:54Why don't you just bring them with you when you fly out for New Year's?
00:01:56And not have gifts under the tree for my nephews on Christmas Day?
00:01:58Oh, the horror.
00:01:59Right?
00:02:00It's bad enough I'm not there to see them open my presents.
00:02:03You know, if you want to spend actual Christmas with your family, I will totally understand.
00:02:08Are you kidding?
00:02:10Estee, Christmas is our thing.
00:02:12It's been the hallmark of our friendship since college.
00:02:14The linchpin of our BFF bond.
00:02:16The lime in our margarita.
00:02:17The gold standard for all of us.
00:02:19Okay, that's enough for you.
00:02:20Seriously.
00:02:22I love our traditions.
00:02:24Movie marathons.
00:02:25Caramel popcorn.
00:02:25Hmm, your homemade chili, vegging on the couch for hours on end.
00:02:30Correction, I veg, you work.
00:02:32I work from home on the couch, so it counts.
00:02:35You wild child, you.
00:02:37A journalist's job is never done.
00:02:39My point is, I love spending Christmas with you.
00:02:42Okay, it's settled.
00:02:44Staycation friendmas for the win.
00:02:48But with a caveat.
00:02:50The staycation aspect of our friendmas.
00:02:52Miss, I was thinking maybe this year we try something a little different.
00:02:56Okay, now you're scaring me.
00:02:57You haven't even heard my idea.
00:02:58Yes, but you're acting weird, and you are the queen of traditions.
00:03:02And now all of a sudden you want to change things up?
00:03:04What was it that your foster mom used to say?
00:03:07Don't touch the crystal ornaments.
00:03:08No, that and the best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.
00:03:14Yeah, but she stole that from Hemingway.
00:03:16Well, you need to trust me now.
00:03:18Okay, you know how I always listen to that holiday radio station?
00:03:23The one that plays all the Muppets Christmas songs that everyone finds really annoying.
00:03:26And I think they're...
00:03:27Right.
00:03:28So I entered one of their call-in contests.
00:03:31And I won.
00:03:33You won?
00:03:33That's great.
00:03:34What did you win?
00:03:34Two all-expense-paid tickets.
00:03:37To Christmasland.
00:03:40Wow.
00:03:40What exactly is Christmasland?
00:03:43Christmasland is only the most magical place on Earth.
00:03:47Just picture it, B.
00:03:49It's an entire town devoted to Christmas.
00:03:54Hey, everybody.
00:03:56Hey, Ethan.
00:03:57Welcome home.
00:04:00Oh, hello, Ethan.
00:04:01Ask your mother where she wants the colored lights.
00:04:04The whole town comes together every year to give visitors the Christmas experience of their dreams.
00:04:10What does that mean, exactly?
00:04:12Does the entire town gather around a giant Christmas tree and sing the Whoville song?
00:04:17No.
00:04:18Although maybe they do that, too.
00:04:19But that's not the best part.
00:04:20I certainly hope that's not the highlight.
00:04:23So there's this inn.
00:04:24The North Pole Inn.
00:04:25Owned by the founders of Christmasland, where all the guests are invited to stay.
00:04:29And they guarantee a whole holiday experience.
00:04:31An entire town in the middle of a magical land.
00:04:34Okay, you lost me at magical land.
00:04:35Fine.
00:04:36It's Massachusetts.
00:04:37Okay, carry on.
00:04:38And apparently, they make every guest feel like they're family.
00:04:43Oh, you're home.
00:04:44Hey, Mom.
00:04:47You look hungry.
00:04:49Are you hungry?
00:04:50I could be.
00:04:51And your hair looks nice.
00:04:53Longer.
00:04:54Shorter.
00:04:55Wow.
00:04:55And still so much of it, just like your father.
00:04:59I miss him every day.
00:05:00Look at you.
00:05:02Oh, my God.
00:05:02And you didn't shave?
00:05:03No, this is 5 o'clock shadow.
00:05:05Yeah, but it's morning.
00:05:06No, no, no, Mom.
00:05:07That's what it's called.
00:05:07It's called 5 o'clock shadow.
00:05:09And everything is, you know, okay?
00:05:11Yes, yes.
00:05:12Everything is great.
00:05:13It's Christmas time.
00:05:14We're in Christmasland.
00:05:15I'm in the queen of Christmasland's foyer.
00:05:18Mm-hmm.
00:05:19Oh, my gosh, my boy.
00:05:20How I've missed you.
00:05:22Now, are you ready to get to work?
00:05:24Yeah.
00:05:24All right, here you go.
00:05:26Okay.
00:05:27No rest for the weary.
00:05:28Not unless you're a paying guest.
00:05:31Oh, cookies are ready.
00:05:33The best part is they guarantee a full holiday movie experience.
00:05:37A what now?
00:05:38You know those Christmas movies I like to binge watch every year?
00:05:40Yeah, like the one that you made me watch where a puppy somehow makes two people fall in love?
00:05:45Like that one.
00:05:46Except it's not the puppy that brings them together.
00:05:48It's the magic of Christmas.
00:05:50That makes way more sense.
00:05:52So the family that runs this inn, they must be really into Christmas.
00:05:57Smells good in here.
00:05:58Ooh, I wouldn't try that if I were you.
00:06:00Why, not ready?
00:06:01Because it's my holiday potpourri.
00:06:03It's oranges, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg.
00:06:06My recipe for a splendid-smelling Christmas kitchen.
00:06:09Okay, easy there, Mrs. Claus.
00:06:12What are you looking for?
00:06:13What do you think?
00:06:15Oh, of course, yes.
00:06:16It is that time of year.
00:06:17The search for the missing ornament continues.
00:06:19Yeah.
00:06:20Well, I was thinking that maybe you could have a peek around the garage
00:06:23and see if it's in one of those boxes high up in the rafters.
00:06:25Okay, will do.
00:06:27Oh, oh, hey, those are for the fellas working with the reindeer.
00:06:30You did not get more plastic reindeer for the roof, did you?
00:06:32Well, I did, but these are for the fellas working on the real reindeer.
00:06:36The real reindeer?
00:06:37Yes, the town voted to have a reindeer farm on Mr. Harlow's property.
00:06:42Isn't that fabulous?
00:06:43That sounds a little excessive.
00:06:44Well, moderation is a fatal thing.
00:06:47Nothing succeeds like excess.
00:06:49Uh, except you just made that up.
00:06:50No, I didn't.
00:06:51That's Oscar Wilde.
00:06:53Honey, people thought it was excessive when I decided to turn this place into a Christmas-themed inn after your father passed,
00:06:59but it's what's kept me going.
00:07:01And our neighbors deciding to turn the town into Christmasland, that's kept many of them going for their own personal reasons.
00:07:08It's fun, it's festive, and it's for all.
00:07:11Okay, and I hear it's official now that the town council voted to change the name of the town to Christmasland.
00:07:16Officially official it is.
00:07:18Okay, well, as long as this isn't too much for you to organize and, um, you're happy.
00:07:23Never been merrier.
00:07:26Okay, so what you're trying to say is this town makes you feel like you're living in a Christmas movie.
00:07:34Isn't it awesome?
00:07:35Oh, now don't forget, the rest of our players arrive tonight, and our paying guests will be coming over the next couple of days.
00:07:44Lots of reservations.
00:07:46Fully booked.
00:07:47Now, you remember what to do when they arrive.
00:07:49Yes, I have my cap, and I am ready to perform, dear lady.
00:07:53Oh, Tiny Tim.
00:07:55You saying you don't like the cap?
00:07:56I'm sorry.
00:07:57With all that facial hair, I can't tell if that's a trick question or if you're just being serious.
00:08:01Okay, Mom.
00:08:02I know my part.
00:08:04I know.
00:08:07So?
00:08:08So what?
00:08:10Will you come with me?
00:08:11To Crazy Town?
00:08:12It's Christmas land.
00:08:14And it'll be fun.
00:08:15Uh, no.
00:08:17Absolutely not.
00:08:19It's not like you have other plans.
00:08:21And you know I don't even like Christmas.
00:08:22Oh, we just established that you do.
00:08:24No, I like our Christmas.
00:08:26Not the one that is filled with family and memory lane and everybody expects you to be jolly all the time.
00:08:31It'll still be our friend's move.
00:08:32Just on the background.
00:08:34Something that I just cannot relate to.
00:08:35Hey, just looking for green hair.
00:08:39Your Grinch roots are showing.
00:08:41Look, if you want to go, I absolutely think that you should.
00:08:43But I...
00:08:44I'm not going without you.
00:08:46I love you, Mom.
00:08:47But I'm not coming.
00:08:47I know where you live.
00:08:51And hide your spare key.
00:08:52You can't avoid me forever.
00:08:55You're still going to help me with my shopping, though, right?
00:08:58Come on.
00:08:59No.
00:09:01Please?
00:09:01No.
00:09:08Why?
00:09:09Because.
00:09:15Because why?
00:09:16Just no.
00:09:21Pretty please?
00:09:26Still no.
00:09:28Pretty please with sugar on top.
00:09:30Just no.
00:09:34But what about my Christmas gift?
00:09:37Come on, B.
00:09:38We made a sacred promise to each other.
00:09:41To always be there for one another.
00:09:42Um, I am a grown woman who wears a plastic friendship bracelet.
00:09:46Do not doubt my loyalty, but Crazy Town is where I draw the line.
00:09:50Christmas land.
00:09:53But, well, what about your work?
00:09:56Huh?
00:09:57What about it?
00:09:58Your upcoming story.
00:09:59He said he needed it revised, didn't he?
00:10:01Hmm.
00:10:01Yes.
00:10:03Life-affirming, upbeat story that tugs at the heartstrings, I think were his exact words.
00:10:07Christmas land might be right up that alley.
00:10:10A work assignment and a gift to your BFF.
00:10:13Two birds, my friend.
00:10:13Two birds.
00:10:16Okay.
00:10:16You could be on to something.
00:10:18There might be a story there.
00:10:19I mean, who willingly lives in a town called Christmas land?
00:10:23There might be a human interest angle.
00:10:25Mm-hmm.
00:10:27So does this mean you're coming with me?
00:10:31Fine, I will come.
00:10:33Eee!
00:10:37You are not going to regret this.
00:10:39We are going to have so much fun.
00:10:41Let's not get ahead of ourselves.
00:10:42What are we watching?
00:10:43Not a Christmas movie.
00:10:44Definitely a Christmas movie.
00:10:45Mm-mm.
00:10:46Mm-mm.
00:10:46Mm-mm.
00:10:53Okay, it says here that there is a town-wide snowball fight.
00:11:03How does that even work?
00:11:04I bet they have rules.
00:11:05Or maybe it's a free-for-all.
00:11:07Maybe this is like the Hunger Games of Christmas-themed towns.
00:11:12Maybe.
00:11:13Oh, look at the next page.
00:11:15Carrot rides.
00:11:16That sounds kind of cool.
00:11:18Ice cultures, snowman-making contest, a holiday bake-off.
00:11:21Oh, you should definitely stick to the ice sculptures.
00:11:23Hey!
00:11:24I'm just saying, you might be more dangerous with a spatula than a pickaxe.
00:11:29Ooh, hot chocolate tasting.
00:11:31That is for me.
00:11:32Sign me right up.
00:11:36What was that?
00:11:39No idea.
00:11:46Oh.
00:11:51Yep, we have a flat.
00:11:55Oh, please tell me you have a spare.
00:11:59Oh, my gosh.
00:12:01It's starting.
00:12:02What?
00:12:02String of bad luck?
00:12:04It's Christmasland.
00:12:06Yeah, yeah, I see the sign.
00:12:07No, no.
00:12:08This is totally the magic of Christmasland at work.
00:12:11You think Christmasland gave us a flat tire?
00:12:13A flat tire at night in the middle of nowhere.
00:12:16It has holiday romance written all over it.
00:12:19A handful of nails scattered strategically across the road.
00:12:22And voila, this is the magic of Christmasland.
00:12:27Okay.
00:12:28If you're right, it's not magic.
00:12:31It is a lawsuit waiting to happen.
00:12:33And I mean, how would that even work with it?
00:12:34I mean, no.
00:12:35This is just, this is bad luck.
00:12:38Somebody's gonna come.
00:12:39And I bet you anything it's gonna be a he.
00:12:41Oh!
00:12:41There's no spare!
00:12:44Trust me, this is all fine.
00:12:46It's part of the experience.
00:12:47Oh, there's no service.
00:12:48There's no service.
00:12:49Beef, beef, calm down.
00:12:51I'm telling you, he'll be here.
00:12:54He who?
00:12:55I mean, what?
00:12:56Okay, look, Em, I know that you're excited,
00:12:58but this is not a good situation for us.
00:12:59We need to f***.
00:13:01Told you.
00:13:04Oh, I bet he's a ruggedly handsome.
00:13:05Blue collar, knight in shining armor.
00:13:08What are you talking about?
00:13:10Probably wearing plaid.
00:13:11And with a full head of, like, amazingly manly hair.
00:13:15And the strong shoulders.
00:13:16The male leads always have the nicest shoulders, you know?
00:13:18Em, I love you, but you've lost your mind.
00:13:23Evening, ladies.
00:13:24I told you so.
00:13:26He's the rugged tow truck driver that comes to the rescue.
00:13:29I've seen this one a million times.
00:13:31Need some help?
00:13:32He looks like a single dad.
00:13:33Ask if he's behind me.
00:13:33I'm not asking you that.
00:13:35Hi.
00:13:35Hi.
00:13:35Yes, we seem to have a flat.
00:13:37Uh, you don't, uh, happen to have a tow truck back there, do you?
00:13:42I, I do not have a tow truck handy.
00:13:46If you have a spare, though.
00:13:48No, no spare.
00:13:51Uh, where are you headed?
00:13:53Christmasland.
00:13:53You know it?
00:13:54Yes, I do.
00:13:55Uh, that's where I'm going.
00:13:57You don't say.
00:13:59Would you like a ride?
00:14:00Absolutely not.
00:14:02Just, just excuse us for one moment.
00:14:06What are you doing?
00:14:07He could be a serial killer.
00:14:08Does he look like a serial killer?
00:14:14His timing was too perfect.
00:14:16Exactly.
00:14:17So you really think that he was sent by the weirdo elves of Christmasland?
00:14:20Uh, more than I think he's a super hot serial killer dressed in plaid on his way to Christmasland.
00:14:25Everything okay?
00:14:26Ah, we would love a ride.
00:14:30The ride would be great.
00:14:32Great.
00:14:33Well, I am Ethan, Christmasland's official serial killer, and you are?
00:14:37Beatrice.
00:14:39This is, uh, Em.
00:14:41Amelia, but everyone calls me Em.
00:14:42It's a killer bee.
00:14:43Well, it's a pleasure to meet you.
00:14:44Are the bags in the trunk?
00:14:45Oh, yeah.
00:14:46Oh!
00:14:49Thanks.
00:14:50Don't fall in for me yet.
00:14:51You just got here.
00:14:52Stay warm.
00:14:53It's a cold night.
00:14:54I'll, uh, bags.
00:14:56He's such a gentleman.
00:14:59I told you he'd be a gentleman.
00:15:00You did, and he is.
00:15:03Oh!
00:15:04Holy moly.
00:15:07He has a puppy!
00:15:12Wow.
00:15:12Goodness.
00:15:13It's adorable.
00:15:15So you two met Jingles?
00:15:16We have.
00:15:17How old is he?
00:15:19Not exactly sure.
00:15:20Someone dropped him off at the shelter.
00:15:21A friend of mine adopted him.
00:15:22And I am now just the chauffeur taking him to his new home.
00:15:27Oh, he's very cute.
00:15:33So, Ethan.
00:15:35Are you a full-time resident of Christmasland?
00:15:37No.
00:15:38No, I, uh, I grew up here, but I actually live in Boston now, just home for the holidays.
00:15:42The hometown boy moves to the city, then rediscovers the beauty of his small town.
00:15:47Classic.
00:15:49And I take it you're a lawyer?
00:15:53Nope.
00:15:54Engineer.
00:15:57Interesting.
00:15:58First time in Christmasland?
00:16:00Is it that obvious?
00:16:02No.
00:16:02No, I just wanted to make sure that you're prepared.
00:16:05Prepared for what?
00:16:08Prepared for this.
00:16:08Welcome to Christmasland.
00:16:21This is incredible.
00:16:24This is not real.
00:16:26What?
00:16:29Oh, my goodness.
00:16:30Are you seeing this?
00:16:31Oh, I see.
00:16:32I see.
00:16:35Best day ever.
00:16:38I'm glad you're happy.
00:16:59Christmas coffee?
00:17:00Oh, okay.
00:17:01Oh, what is this?
00:17:07Uh, peppermint oat latte with coconut whipped cream.
00:17:09That is disgusting.
00:17:10It's much better than the plain black coffee that you normally drink.
00:17:13Here, put this on.
00:17:14I'm not wearing that.
00:17:16Just wear it.
00:17:21So, I've been thinking about our agenda for the day.
00:17:24Wait, how long have you been up?
00:17:26You think I could sleep in when we're in the most magical place on Earth?
00:17:29All right, tone it down a notch, Cindy Lou.
00:17:31I can't.
00:17:31There's actually a surprising amount of caffeine in that drink, so you should really give it
00:17:34a chance.
00:17:36Okay, so what do you want to do?
00:17:38Well, I was thinking we could start by watching the carolers rehearse.
00:17:42Or we could join an impromptu snowball fight.
00:17:44Okay, how is it impromptu if it is planned?
00:17:46Don't be a spoil sport.
00:17:47Oh, or we could feed the reindeer.
00:17:50Seriously?
00:17:50Well, elk or caribou, I think.
00:17:52But same, same.
00:17:52Ho, ho, ho, and welcome.
00:17:56Nothing like cookies fresh from the oven to make you feel at home.
00:18:01These are incredible.
00:18:02Well, they're not as good as Shelly's down at the bakery, but mine are made with love
00:18:06and the holiday spirit.
00:18:07I can taste it.
00:18:08I'm Carol, the owner of this inn.
00:18:10I met Amelia downstairs earlier, and she was kind enough to give me both your holiday profiles.
00:18:16Well, I'm not really into the holidays, so sorry if mine's a bit sparse.
00:18:21Oh, don't be silly.
00:18:22The jolly thing is you filled it in.
00:18:24You're Beatrice, right?
00:18:25I am, yeah.
00:18:26Well, it's nice to meet you.
00:18:28Apologies for not being here when you ladies checked in last night, but it was a good thing
00:18:33Ethan turned up when he did.
00:18:34That was really good timing.
00:18:36It was indeed.
00:18:38Now, I better get back to the front desk, but if there's anything you need, you holler,
00:18:42okay?
00:18:43Yeah, we'll let you know when we decide which event to hit first.
00:18:46May I suggest the eggnog tasting?
00:18:48It only runs till the eggnog runs out, so shake a leg, girls.
00:18:53This place.
00:18:54It's incredible, right?
00:18:58Yes, Em, it's perfect.
00:19:03Help yourself to some hot chocolate in the parlor, and Ethan will be right behind you with
00:19:07your luggage.
00:19:10Oh, going out for some eggnog, are we?
00:19:13You better believe it.
00:19:14All right.
00:19:15And you as well?
00:19:16Oh, she can't participate.
00:19:18She's lactose intolerant.
00:19:19I don't have to tell everyone.
00:19:20Let me see.
00:19:21Maybe you could go look around at the farm.
00:19:24Oh, I'm just going to go for a walk around town.
00:19:27Okay.
00:19:28Bea's a writer.
00:19:29She's always looking for a good story.
00:19:30Oh, we have plenty of those here in Christmas land.
00:19:33Oh, I've just the man to show you around.
00:19:36Ethan.
00:19:37Oh, I don't need anyone to show me around.
00:19:40Ethan, Bea's going to take a stroll around town.
00:19:42Why don't you be her tour guide?
00:19:44I really don't need a tour guide.
00:19:45I'd be happy to.
00:19:49If you want me to.
00:19:51Uh, well, I...
00:19:53Great.
00:19:53I'll see you outside in five.
00:19:57Don't forget, there's a dinner here tonight for all the guests.
00:20:00A little mingling, a little jingling.
00:20:02And how does carols around the piano sound?
00:20:04We wouldn't miss it.
00:20:05Oh, I'm sorry.
00:20:11I didn't see you there, are you?
00:20:13Yeah, I wasn't looking where I was going.
00:20:18I should...
00:20:19Yes.
00:20:21Of course.
00:20:23Yep.
00:20:28Hey.
00:20:29Hey.
00:20:30Well, I'm not sure she wants my company.
00:20:32Maybe we should just let her explore on her own.
00:20:33Ethan.
00:20:33Ethan, you know your job.
00:20:36Good boy.
00:20:37Okay.
00:20:38I'm going.
00:20:46You're going to have a good time.
00:20:47Okay.
00:20:48Mm-hmm.
00:20:49I'll see you after the eggnog tasting event.
00:20:51Have fun finding a story.
00:20:52Mm-hmm.
00:20:54Ready?
00:20:56Uh, possibly, but probably not.
00:21:00Just got word on your car, Johnny's finished fixing the tire.
00:21:03He's going to bring it by later today.
00:21:04Oh, great.
00:21:05That's great.
00:21:06Yeah.
00:21:06Any thoughts on, uh, what we'd like to see first?
00:21:09You know, you really don't have to do this.
00:21:11Oh, no, I do.
00:21:12I do, because Carol's word is law.
00:21:15Oh, so does that mean you'll be fired if you don't need tour guide?
00:21:18Fired?
00:21:19No.
00:21:19No.
00:21:19Disowned, maybe?
00:21:23Disowned?
00:21:24Does that mean that Carol is your mother?
00:21:29Uh-huh.
00:21:30Wow.
00:21:31I cannot imagine.
00:21:33I mean, I, Carol's a lovely woman, but I just, is her name actually Carol?
00:21:38As in?
00:21:38Like Christmas Carol?
00:21:39Yeah.
00:21:40That's one of the reasons why she likes Christmas so much.
00:21:42It runs in the family.
00:21:43Wow.
00:21:43Yeah, you should ask my Aunt Holly or my Uncle Nick.
00:21:46You're joking.
00:21:48Am I?
00:21:49So, did you, uh, grow up in Christmas land?
00:21:56Oh, I grew up in the town, yes, but, uh, Christmas land, no.
00:22:01Um, this started about 15 years ago, and, uh, it's kind of getting a little bit bigger every year.
00:22:08So, everyone in this town just really loves Christmas, huh?
00:22:10Yeah, something like that.
00:22:12Oh, uh, Beatrice, let me introduce you to, hey, uh, this is our Mayor Chris.
00:22:16Oh, Mayor Schmayer, Your Excellency will do.
00:22:20Jokes.
00:22:21Pleasure to meet you, Beatrice.
00:22:22I'm Chris.
00:22:23Nice to meet you, too, Chris.
00:22:25Well, let me ask you this question.
00:22:28Have you found the spirit of Christmas yet this year?
00:22:32Uh, right.
00:22:33Uh, well, I'm here, aren't I?
00:22:36I'm giving her a go.
00:22:37Well, that's not very convincing, is it, Ethan?
00:22:40Well, listen, well, you just remember, young lady, you find it in here, hmm?
00:22:45I hope you both excuse me.
00:22:47Many things to do.
00:22:49Lovely, Chris.
00:22:52He's not for real, is he?
00:22:53It depends on what you mean by real.
00:22:55Your mayor's name is not actually Chris Kringle, right?
00:22:59You are in a town that is trying to make all your Christmas fantasies a reality.
00:23:05There's a fine line between what is real and what isn't here.
00:23:08Are you real?
00:23:10Are you saying that I look like Pinocchio?
00:23:11My advice is just go with it.
00:23:17Don't try and see the wizard behind the curtain.
00:23:20Just have fun.
00:23:22No, I'm a journalist.
00:23:25It's my job to find the wizard.
00:23:28You're a journalist.
00:23:29I mean, sort of.
00:23:31I haven't done any hard-hitting Walter Cronkite-type pieces just yet, but I write mostly female-centric
00:23:39pieces, and I'm currently working on a holiday fluff piece.
00:23:43Heartstrings and such.
00:23:45Huh.
00:23:46Well, I'm sure you're a great journalist.
00:23:48And I'm sure you'd be even more amazing, you know, when you do get that hard-hitting
00:23:52piece that you're looking for.
00:23:53But I wasn't actually suggesting that you would ruin your fun, but maybe other people's.
00:23:57Amelia?
00:23:59Yeah, and anyone else who's here for the fantasy of it.
00:24:02Don't worry.
00:24:03I'm not here to reveal the tinsel-tangled secrets of Christmasland.
00:24:07And what would be the point, anyways?
00:24:08It's not like the town lies about what it is.
00:24:11It promises a fantasy, and that's what it seemingly delivers.
00:24:16Hmm.
00:24:16Well, now is the time in the tour where you actually get to make a decision.
00:24:23Do you want the official Christmasland tour, or do you want the Ethan special?
00:24:31What's the difference?
00:24:33Uh...
00:24:34Wait, you're not an axe murderer in the Ethan special is code for my untimely death, right?
00:24:41Oh, really?
00:24:42It's gonna be like that?
00:24:43Fine.
00:24:44Bring it.
00:24:44Okay.
00:24:45You're brave.
00:24:45Let's go.
00:24:46Hey, you're staying at the inn, right?
00:25:05I'm Amelia.
00:25:07A porter.
00:25:09Porter Bryant.
00:25:10Do you mind?
00:25:14Please.
00:25:18Are you here alone?
00:25:19Uh, yes.
00:25:21I, um...
00:25:22Oh, good.
00:25:23Me too.
00:25:23I mean, I'm not alone alone.
00:25:25I came here with a friend.
00:25:26To Christmasland.
00:25:27I mean, not here to the eggnog tasting, meaning I'm here tasting alone, too.
00:25:32Uh, yay.
00:25:36Um, I was just gonna get a cup of coffee.
00:25:38Are you lactose intolerant?
00:25:40Please say no.
00:25:41Please say no.
00:25:43No.
00:25:45Um, can we get another flight over here, please?
00:25:52I hope you like eggnog porter Bryant.
00:25:54You're about to have your fill.
00:25:58Cheers.
00:26:02Okay.
00:26:02First stop.
00:26:04Contraband.
00:26:06You like coffee?
00:26:07Uh, you mean the whipped cream candy cane-covered confection?
00:26:10No, no, no.
00:26:11I mean, real coffee.
00:26:12Black.
00:26:12The way it's supposed to be.
00:26:14Greg and Millie make the best cup in town, so...
00:26:16Yes.
00:26:16Yes.
00:26:16Yes, please.
00:26:17You got it.
00:26:25Hi.
00:26:26Am I the worst friend ever if I ditch you for a hot cocoa making class?
00:26:30So I take it the eggnog tasting was a success?
00:26:33Oh, Pete, I'm on such a sugar high, I think I could fly.
00:26:35Uh, please don't try?
00:26:37They promised to teach us how to make the world's best hot cocoa in this class, so...
00:26:41Go, enjoy, and try not to go into a sugar coma.
00:26:44And you're good?
00:26:45I'm good.
00:26:48Bye.
00:26:54I thought you might be hungry.
00:26:54Um, you got me chips for breakfast.
00:27:01Yeah, breakfast of champions.
00:27:03This tour's off to a good start.
00:27:06Yeah, I think so, too.
00:27:08And the Ethan special hasn't even started yet.
00:27:11I will try to contain my excitement.
00:27:12So, welcome, welcome, uh, to the wagon wheelchair.
00:27:19You're stuck.
00:27:21Yes.
00:27:21Yes.
00:27:21Yes.
00:27:23Could it be friends around the table and let up on the beat?
00:27:26For all those tiny, shiny presents hidden under the tree.
00:27:31I would pay to see you try.
00:27:34So, we can build a perfect snowman and have snowballs to throw.
00:27:38My perfect Christmas.
00:27:39So, Mike, you have to be careful with me.
00:27:41Can I have more?
00:27:41Oh, do you know that?
00:27:43Oh, careful now.
00:27:45Oh, well, this is our last stop.
00:27:47Oh, my gosh.
00:27:48How does it smell so good and we're not even inside?
00:27:51Just wait.
00:27:53Welcome to cupcake heaven.
00:27:54Mm-hmm.
00:27:55Let me get the door.
00:28:01Shells.
00:28:02Ethan!
00:28:05Ooh.
00:28:07I heard you were home.
00:28:08It took you long enough to come see me.
00:28:10Well, you know I'll always come in and visit you.
00:28:12Hey, um, Bea, I want to introduce you to Shelley.
00:28:15Uh, her mom owns a place.
00:28:16Shelley is the best baker in town.
00:28:18Listen, do you think you could hook Bea up with one of your world-famous cupcakes?
00:28:22In Ethan's world, uh, chips for breakfast and cupcakes for lunch is healthy living.
00:28:29One sugar pump special coming right up.
00:28:31Thanks.
00:28:33Oh, Jinkles.
00:28:34Hey, I managed to find the best seat in the house where all the crumbs fall.
00:28:39Mm-hmm.
00:28:39So, uh, I didn't know cupcakes was what you had in mind when you said you wanted to take
00:28:44me out for lunch.
00:28:45Well, you are on vacation.
00:28:46Is that the Christmasland motto?
00:28:48Would you prefer what happens in Christmasland stays in Christmasland?
00:28:51I think that's taken.
00:28:53Here you go.
00:28:55Oh.
00:28:57Wow, that looks amazing.
00:28:59Uh, is, is it dairy-free?
00:29:04You're one of the tourists, huh?
00:29:06Uh, I am, yes.
00:29:08Here till Christmas.
00:29:09You should enter the bake-off.
00:29:11Oh, uh, baking's not really my thing.
00:29:13Yeah, that is, that's a great idea.
00:29:16This is one of our best events.
00:29:17You only say that because you get to be a judge.
00:29:20Well, it was really difficult eating all those sweets, but honestly, you should do it.
00:29:24It would be, we'd have a good time.
00:29:25You should.
00:29:26It's always fun when we get somebody who can't bake.
00:29:28Well, I didn't say I can't bake.
00:29:30Oh, you're just not up for the challenge?
00:29:34No, I'm always up for a challenge.
00:29:37Great.
00:29:38Then I guess we'll see you tomorrow at the bake-off.
00:29:40May the best woman win.
00:29:41For your mom.
00:29:42You got it.
00:29:44Bye now.
00:29:48Hot chocolate for anybody?
00:29:50What just happened, and why do I feel like I was just challenged to a duel?
00:29:55Oh, it looks like you're one of the bake-off contestants.
00:29:57What?
00:29:58No, no, that wasn't real.
00:29:59No, that was real.
00:30:00Yeah, for sure.
00:30:01You said, and I quote,
00:30:03I never said that I can't bake.
00:30:04Yeah, but I never said I could bake.
00:30:06What are you saying?
00:30:07Uh, I can't bake.
00:30:09Like, seriously, I really, really can't bake.
00:30:11How bad are we talking?
00:30:13Like the fire department was called last time I tried kind of bad.
00:30:16Oh.
00:30:16This is not funny.
00:30:19You should have warned me.
00:30:21It's kind of funny, but how was I supposed to know she was going to come at you like that?
00:30:24Oh, you really can't tell when a woman has a crush on you?
00:30:26No.
00:30:27She may have when we were kids, but not anymore.
00:30:29Mm-hmm.
00:30:32Did you two ever date?
00:30:34No, not at all.
00:30:35It's not like that.
00:30:36Shelly's like a little sister to me.
00:30:38Uh, well, these are Kris Kringle's famous candy apples.
00:30:44You should try them.
00:30:45They're delicious.
00:30:46I will save this for Amelia.
00:30:47Okay.
00:30:50So, seriously, what am I going to do?
00:30:52That what?
00:30:54The bake-off.
00:30:55I think you should bake cookies.
00:30:57Hey, you accepted the challenge.
00:30:59Well, that's just who I am.
00:31:00I'm never going to say no to a challenge.
00:31:02Okay, okay, here's what I'll do.
00:31:03Just because I did have something to do with getting you into this,
00:31:07I will, um, I will help you.
00:31:10You bake?
00:31:11I'm so surprised.
00:31:13I grew up in the same house as Carol, the cookie queen of Christmas,
00:31:16so I did learn a few tricks.
00:31:19I can get one of my grandma's favorite cookie recipes,
00:31:22and I'll walk you through it.
00:31:25Wouldn't that be cheating?
00:31:27No, no.
00:31:28It's like consulting.
00:31:30Like your guide in the world of baking.
00:31:34Well, look who's loving the holiday treats now.
00:31:37This is Ethan's fault.
00:31:39Uh, be Ethan.
00:31:40Meet Porter, my sugar-loving partner in crime.
00:31:43Hey.
00:31:44Hey.
00:31:45Uh, your friend kindly saved me for making hot cocoa for one.
00:31:49Well, believe it or not, he has a sweet tooth that can match mine.
00:31:53Whoa.
00:31:53So, what are you two up to?
00:31:55Well, actually, I need to be getting back.
00:31:56My mom needs some help with some guests at the inn.
00:31:58Um, see you later?
00:32:01Uh, sure.
00:32:03Great.
00:32:03You know what, Ethan, I may go with you.
00:32:06I have a few calls to make for work.
00:32:09See you at dinner?
00:32:11I like that very much.
00:32:14Beatrice?
00:32:16Bye for me.
00:32:20For you.
00:32:22Fine.
00:32:22Okay, so wait.
00:32:25No, you go.
00:32:26No, you go.
00:32:28Ah!
00:32:28Tell me you're not working.
00:32:43I'm not working.
00:32:46I'm lying.
00:32:47I think I have an idea for a story.
00:32:49Ooh, is the headline,
00:32:50My Hot Tour Guide Made Me Swoon?
00:32:52Because I'd read that.
00:32:53That's funny, and no.
00:32:54I've been thinking about the economics of Christmasland.
00:32:58Like, what did they do before it was Christmasland,
00:33:01and how much money do they bring in?
00:33:03Yeah, that's definitely the life-affirming feel-good story
00:33:05your editor is looking for.
00:33:10Come on.
00:33:11Let's head down.
00:33:12I told Porter we'd meet him before dinner.
00:33:14Ooh.
00:33:16So, what's the deal with Porter?
00:33:18Is he here on his own?
00:33:19For business.
00:33:20What kind of business does he have in Christmasland over the holidays?
00:33:25Well, at first it felt like he was an investment banker,
00:33:28but then he started talking about the antioxidant properties of dark chocolate
00:33:31and the traditional theory of art.
00:33:33Go tell, tell it on the mountain.
00:33:44Go tell it on the mountain.
00:33:48And he sang this.
00:33:50They both sang.
00:33:51Go tell it on the mountain.
00:33:55It's a warm boy indeed.
00:33:56It is Christmas morn.
00:34:03Lovely.
00:34:03Pretty good.
00:34:04Not bad at all.
00:34:08I really don't think I can win this game.
00:34:10Never in my life have I tied one of these.
00:34:13I'll figure it out.
00:34:13You can do it.
00:34:14I believe in you.
00:34:15Fortunately for you both,
00:34:17I am a world-class tie-tier.
00:34:20Okay.
00:34:21How am I doing?
00:34:21I think we may...
00:34:23You know what?
00:34:23How about we just find somebody here and maybe we can show you by example.
00:34:27You didn't tell me how it went today.
00:34:28Mm.
00:34:29It went well.
00:34:31And Beatrice?
00:34:33Don't worry, I know my part.
00:34:34So you think she's warming up?
00:34:36She's getting in the spirit, as they say?
00:34:39Yeah, all right.
00:34:40So over?
00:34:41Yeah, I think so.
00:34:42She's very pretty.
00:34:44And she doesn't have a ring.
00:34:46Mom.
00:34:47What?
00:34:47It's just an observation.
00:34:50Hey.
00:34:51That's a happy accident.
00:34:52I like that.
00:34:53You didn't tell me about the breakup.
00:34:54Yeah, well, that's because there's nothing really to tell.
00:34:57It was six months ago, and I did tell you that.
00:34:59Yes.
00:35:00Mm-hmm.
00:35:01She's called the inn quite a few times.
00:35:04What caller ID is not snooping, Ethan?
00:35:06Mm-hmm.
00:35:07Okay, yes, she has called.
00:35:09We've talked a little bit.
00:35:10We're friends.
00:35:10It didn't end on a sour note.
00:35:12We weren't meant for each other.
00:35:15That's all.
00:35:15We grew apart instead of together.
00:35:17Mm-hmm.
00:35:18You know what?
00:35:18I never could have imagined the time
00:35:21since someone else would prove to be this difficult.
00:35:23But, um...
00:35:24How do you not know how to do this?
00:35:25You're wearing two ties.
00:35:26I know.
00:35:27I enjoyed my time in the city,
00:35:29but I really just want home.
00:35:31You don't want to find somebody who fits with here.
00:35:34Aw.
00:35:35Home is where the heart is.
00:35:37Yeah.
00:35:37Anyway, this is my way of saying
00:35:39you don't need to worry about me.
00:35:41I'm happy.
00:35:42Well, I'm a mom.
00:35:43Worrying is what I do.
00:35:44You know, your father used to say,
00:35:47a soulmate, one's partner to be in life,
00:35:51is something that's intuitively known.
00:35:53It's not something that can be described,
00:35:56but something that's felt with the heart and the mind.
00:36:00Speaking of your father,
00:36:01did you find my crystal angel in the garage?
00:36:03I looked there, and I couldn't find it.
00:36:05I don't know, Mom, it's been five years.
00:36:07Maybe it's time to call a truce.
00:36:08Oh, truce.
00:36:09It's my Christmas angel, Ethan.
00:36:12She's going to come back.
00:36:13You'll see.
00:36:14And the timing will be perfect.
00:36:15That's just what angels do.
00:36:17Okay.
00:36:18Oh.
00:36:18Oh.
00:36:19It's time for announcements.
00:36:20Oh, okay.
00:36:20Yeah.
00:36:22Good evening, everybody.
00:36:23I hope everyone's first day was festive,
00:36:26and I hope tomorrow will be just as merry.
00:36:29First, there's a snowman building contest
00:36:31after breakfast in the town park
00:36:34just before lunch in the parlor here,
00:36:36and my personal favorite,
00:36:38the carriage ride on the hillside,
00:36:40and dress warmly.
00:36:41It's supposed to be very chilly.
00:36:43Speaking of chilly,
00:36:44I still have some of my spiced tea there
00:36:45and shortbread if anyone's got room.
00:36:47So I'll see you all tomorrow,
00:36:49and have a wonderful sleep.
00:36:51See you tomorrow.
00:36:51Mm-hmm.
00:36:53How was dinner?
00:36:54Oh, it was great.
00:36:57It was like being in a Norman Rockwell painting,
00:37:00hanging on the wall of the house,
00:37:02and leave it to be here.
00:37:03If there is ever an analogy to be had,
00:37:05I think that was it.
00:37:06My mom would probably quote you on that
00:37:08if I told her.
00:37:09Oh, well, she should have the Christmas elves
00:37:10put on a plaque
00:37:11and hang it above the wall in the kitchen.
00:37:13Ah, be warned.
00:37:15Foster kid being quoted
00:37:17in the most cheerful familial house of all time.
00:37:20I've seen everything.
00:37:22Hey, I was wondering,
00:37:23tomorrow for the carriage ride,
00:37:25do you want to ride with me?
00:37:27Oh, I thought that you had maybe
00:37:29had enough of playing tour guide.
00:37:31No.
00:37:33Okay, well, yes.
00:37:34Sure.
00:37:35Okay, it's a date.
00:37:38Uh, goodnight.
00:37:40Good night.
00:37:41Yeah, I'm gonna.
00:37:43Okay.
00:37:43Night.
00:37:45Good night.
00:37:46Tell me, what do you think?
00:38:08Top hat or page boy like mine?
00:38:12You know, perhaps I should have reconsidered my teammates.
00:38:17Hey, I never claimed to be a snowman-making genius.
00:38:20Oh, right.
00:38:20Just a regular type genius.
00:38:22Your words, not mine.
00:38:23Right.
00:38:25I couldn't help but notice,
00:38:26you have quite the singing voice.
00:38:29Oh.
00:38:30Your harmony with Ethan last night
00:38:31felt like you two knew one another.
00:38:34Well, um,
00:38:37yes,
00:38:39we do know each other.
00:38:41I thought you said you were here on business.
00:38:44So,
00:38:44a singing businessman
00:38:45who's also an art expert.
00:38:52Well, uh...
00:38:53Fine work, ladies.
00:38:54Fine work.
00:38:56Oh, and good sir, of course.
00:38:57Good sir.
00:38:59Thank you very much.
00:38:59A chocolate break?
00:39:09Uh, yes.
00:39:10Do you want one?
00:39:12Well, of course.
00:39:16Uh,
00:39:17what is going on with you and Porter?
00:39:19You guys have been making googly eyes at each other all day.
00:39:22Listen,
00:39:22he is so perfectly posh and cute,
00:39:24like a character from Bridgerton, right?
00:39:27Your very own Roger Jean Page.
00:39:29That's why I'm convinced he's too good to be true.
00:39:31Are you sure?
00:39:32I mean, you said it yourself.
00:39:34What kind of business does someone like that have in Christmas land?
00:39:37So you think he's in on the act?
00:39:39Maybe.
00:39:42I think so.
00:39:44Thanks.
00:39:45He doesn't seem like an actor.
00:39:49There's just something that doesn't ring quite true, you know?
00:39:52Like a Prince Charming, if you will,
00:39:53that only exists in fairy tales or feel-good rom-coms.
00:39:58Mm-hmm.
00:39:58But at least we know Ethan's not an actor, so...
00:40:04We know that because...
00:40:05Hello, the way he looks at you.
00:40:07The way he looks at me?
00:40:09Don't pretend like you haven't noticed.
00:40:12I'm just saying, he is for real, so...
00:40:15Not that I'm eavesdropping, ladies,
00:40:18but I just wanted to mention,
00:40:20this beard is also real.
00:40:22Okay.
00:40:25This damn is so good.
00:40:26Don't say it.
00:40:27Well, this should be an adventure.
00:40:36A horse-drawn carriage,
00:40:38a beautiful snowy winter's day,
00:40:40and a gorgeous woman by my side.
00:40:43You think I'm gorgeous?
00:40:47Stunning.
00:40:50Shall we?
00:40:52Let's.
00:40:54Okay, confession time.
00:40:56I did have an ulterior motive in asking you to be my partner in this carriage ride.
00:41:00What was that?
00:41:00Well, my special tour is not quite over yet.
00:41:04So does that mean we're not going with the rest of the carriages?
00:41:07No, no, we are going to go rogue.
00:41:09That is, if you're okay with that.
00:41:12Sure, I guess so.
00:41:13Okay, good.
00:41:14So this is hot chocolate.
00:41:17Ah.
00:41:18Courtesy of my mother.
00:41:19It's dairy-free.
00:41:20Wow, word travels fast.
00:41:21Well, we are a small town, first and foremost.
00:41:24There are no secrets.
00:41:27You ready?
00:41:28Uh, I guess so.
00:41:30Okay.
00:41:31Okay.
00:41:40You know, this town really is as magical as it claims to be.
00:41:44Mm-hmm.
00:41:45That's why the tourists come, the illusion of magic.
00:41:47You know, the way you say illusion makes me feel like it's not all positive.
00:41:53No, no, it's not like that.
00:41:54It's just that town has changed a lot since my dad died.
00:41:59Oh.
00:42:00I'm sorry, when was that?
00:42:01Oh, no.
00:42:02It's, uh, 15 years.
00:42:04It wasn't recent, but his absence is kind of how I track the progress of the town, if you can call it that.
00:42:10You can call it that?
00:42:12Yeah, well, I mean, as you can see, Christmasland doesn't just happen behind all the joy and
00:42:17love and Christmas spirit that it brings.
00:42:20There's a whole machine that has to keep it going.
00:42:23An engineer talking about the machine of Christmas.
00:42:27Now, that's a story I would like to hear.
00:42:29Okay, slow down, Katie Couric.
00:42:31So, you got this from saving a cat?
00:42:40Yes.
00:42:40Um, apparently I'm not as good at climbing trees as I once was.
00:42:45But you saved a cat in the middle of Central Park.
00:42:48Yes, it was just inside the East 79th Street entrance.
00:42:52It's across from a building that my family owns.
00:42:55Your family owns a building on the Upper East Side?
00:42:57Mm-hmm.
00:42:58And the funny thing is the cat's owner lives on the first floor, and I live in, oh, one
00:43:04of the upper floor apartments.
00:43:06Penthouse apartment.
00:43:07Mm-hmm.
00:43:08And that cat, that cat still seemed to recognize me for some reason.
00:43:13As the cat savior that you are.
00:43:15Precisely, yes.
00:43:20Is this a joke?
00:43:22A bigger part?
00:43:23An act, I mean.
00:43:24Um, um, you said you're here for business.
00:43:28Yes, yes, that's right.
00:43:29Over Christmas?
00:43:32Well, I mean, I don't have much family, so.
00:43:35No wife or girlfriend?
00:43:38No.
00:43:40No, no, definitely not, no.
00:43:43So, a single businessman from the big city who just so happens to be here in Christmas land
00:43:49for business alone over the holidays.
00:43:53Yes.
00:43:54Is that a problem?
00:43:56No.
00:43:57No.
00:43:57It's just a little too on the nose, don't you think?
00:44:02On the nose?
00:44:03I don't, I, I don't think I understand.
00:44:10You know what?
00:44:11Never mind.
00:44:12I mean, I'm having fun.
00:44:13The most fun I think I've had ever.
00:44:16Is that so?
00:44:22Just, forget I said anything.
00:44:25I'll just play along, you know?
00:44:26Enjoy the day?
00:44:27Why spoil it?
00:44:31Okay.
00:44:32Shall we see if this hot chocolate is as good as ours?
00:44:35We shall.
00:44:36I'm sure it's not going to be, but.
00:44:37Sorry, it's a little bit cold.
00:44:47Oh, it's darkhead already.
00:44:50Can I go your way back?
00:44:52I brought my compass.
00:44:53Really?
00:44:55No.
00:44:55So, what is this place?
00:45:00Oh, let me guess.
00:45:01This is a set that you built for guests who want to experience a Christmas carol, and Ebeneezer
00:45:06Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Past are about to appear.
00:45:09That's funny.
00:45:09My mom actually did try that a few years ago, but it wasn't really a hit.
00:45:12But I did keep all the decorations.
00:45:13No, this was built by my granddad.
00:45:18It's a place of quiet reflection for the Crane family men.
00:45:22Well, I guess just for me, now that my father's passed.
00:45:27You talk about your dad a lot.
00:45:29You must miss him.
00:45:31Yeah.
00:45:32My dad was actually the inspiration for Christmas Land.
00:45:35Well, kinda.
00:45:36After he passed, my mom didn't get out of bed for about a month.
00:45:42I was depressed.
00:45:44She found a letter that he had written when they had first started dating.
00:45:48He kept saying how our hometown is the most magical place in the world.
00:45:55And he proposed in that letter, and as soon as he came back, they got married the next day,
00:46:01which was Christmas Day.
00:46:06I'm pretty sure that that is what got my mom out of bed.
00:46:11Inspired her to, uh, do all of this.
00:46:15Wow.
00:46:17That is beautiful.
00:46:25What are you looking for?
00:46:27Hmm?
00:46:27Oh.
00:46:29Interestingly, the wedding gift that my dad got from my mom was a crystal angel ornament.
00:46:35Made by a local artisan.
00:46:37Went missing a few years ago, but my mom hasn't given up looking for it.
00:46:42Same chore every year.
00:46:45Oh, well, let me help you.
00:46:49Thanks.
00:46:53Remind me, does the angel go on the top of the tree or on the side?
00:46:59On the top of the Christmas tree or on the side?
00:47:01It's like you never decorated a Christmas tree before.
00:47:03You can go wherever it wants.
00:47:06Well, I'm not trying to make fun of you.
00:47:08No, no, no.
00:47:09I know, it's weird.
00:47:10A grown woman who's never decorated a Christmas tree.
00:47:14Are you being serious?
00:47:16You've never decorated a Christmas tree before?
00:47:18Yeah, I mean, I've seen them, of course.
00:47:21You know, Amelia's family had one, and they had all decorated, and saw them on TV Christmas
00:47:29specials.
00:47:30Big happy family around the fireplace with the stockings all hung and the sparkling tree
00:47:37and the presents exploding underneath.
00:47:41Foster care.
00:47:42I remember you mentioning that the other night after dinner.
00:47:47Yeah, yeah.
00:47:49The holidays weren't really a time of year I looked forward to in my childhood.
00:47:54I still avoid it, actually.
00:47:57Which is ironic, being that I'm in a town called Christmasland.
00:48:02I'm sorry, Beatrice.
00:48:03Hey, before you go feeling sorry for me, I'm fine.
00:48:08All right?
00:48:08And, you know, Amelia declared me her best friend in second grade, and I have never been
00:48:14lonely since.
00:48:15She's definitely a good friend.
00:48:18Yeah, the best.
00:48:19No matter where I moved or how many schools I transferred to, she always made sure that
00:48:25we stayed close.
00:48:31Wow.
00:48:31Does this work?
00:48:35Yeah.
00:48:36Some oldies underneath there.
00:48:37Take a look.
00:48:38Put something on.
00:48:43That's a good one.
00:48:43Oh.
00:48:44Oh, it feels like a dream.
00:48:52You're the night in shining.
00:48:53I'm a dream to rescue me.
00:48:57My past keeps rushing and telling me not to believe.
00:49:01Oh, it is.
00:49:03Okay.
00:49:03Okay.
00:49:03I'm just so in my head, but I want to trust you.
00:49:08Perfect for me.
00:49:10When is our time?
00:49:14Oh, I pray that you'll be mine.
00:49:19Oh, the way that you smile makes my heart skip a beat.
00:49:26I've been running around for my entire life to find the spark I have with you.
00:49:33Ready?
00:49:33I'm going to swing with you.
00:49:34With your hands in mine.
00:49:37Let's not waste any time.
00:49:41Is this real?
00:49:43The way you're making me feel?
00:49:44Hey, what are you doing?
00:49:59I think I have a new story idea.
00:50:00I was thinking about what Ethan said about how it's not so much the decorations and events
00:50:03that make the magic of Christmasland, but it's the machine of how things are put together
00:50:07behind them.
00:50:07Only you could write a story about Christmasland and make it sound industrial.
00:50:10Well, I haven't figured it all out just yet, but I think I'm on to something.
00:50:13You know, it's the soul of how things work behind the...
00:50:17What are you doing?
00:50:19Put that away for a second.
00:50:21I want to show you something.
00:50:22Okay, seriously, what are you doing?
00:50:24We're being sneaky.
00:50:25Ah.
00:50:28Okay, being sneaky is not your strong suit.
00:50:30What are we doing?
00:50:32Remember when I told you that Porter was too good to be true?
00:50:34Like, seriously, saving a cat for an old lady, that's just overkill.
00:50:37I thought he never admitted to it being an act.
00:50:39I really don't think that they would play with the guests.
00:50:41Uh, think again.
00:50:42I'm pretty sure I just cracked the case of the phony guest.
00:50:45Look.
00:50:47May I just add that you look...
00:50:49What is he doing?
00:50:54May I just add that you look...
00:50:57truly...
00:50:59lovely to see me.
00:51:01I think he's practicing his lines.
00:51:06Like, he's an actor.
00:51:07Like, a real actor.
00:51:09He's kind of brilliant, though.
00:51:10I mean, if some of the guests are in on the whole holiday romance experience.
00:51:13Whoa, whoa.
00:51:14What holiday romance experience?
00:51:16This is supposed to be holiday magic.
00:51:19No one said anything about romance.
00:51:20Uh, you don't think romance is magic?
00:51:23I think...
00:51:24Porter, the posh, big city billionaire with a heart of gold, is a character.
00:51:28He's a fantasy.
00:51:29Just like everything else in this town.
00:51:30You really think that they've planted guests?
00:51:34Not all of them, obviously.
00:51:35But, I mean, did you hear that lady singing carols last night?
00:51:38She's got to be a ringer.
00:51:40You sound paranoid.
00:51:41Or am I just onto the truth?
00:51:42No.
00:51:43Yes.
00:51:43Paranoid.
00:51:44Oh, hey.
00:51:45There you are.
00:51:48Uh, you two all right?
00:51:50Yep.
00:51:50Mm-hmm.
00:51:51Yeah, totally.
00:51:51We're just...
00:51:53We're just, uh...
00:51:54checking to see which doors creak the loudest.
00:51:57Yeah.
00:51:57Just...
00:51:58So far, I'm winning.
00:52:01Uh...
00:52:02Cool.
00:52:03Uh, Beatrice, guess what?
00:52:05I scored my grandmother's famous ginger molasses cookie recipe.
00:52:08There is no way you are not going to win with those suckers.
00:52:11Uh, uh, I don't, I don't think you know what you're up against, Ethan, but good luck.
00:52:15And I'll catch up with you later, Bea.
00:52:18Mm-hmm.
00:52:18Yep.
00:52:19Ready to get bacon?
00:52:21Uh, probably not, but...
00:52:22Sure.
00:52:23Come on.
00:52:27Okay, so where do I start?
00:52:29Well, the first and most important part of bacon cookies is...
00:52:35Appropriate attire.
00:52:37Ah.
00:52:39Oh.
00:52:40There we go.
00:52:43It's an inexact science.
00:52:46There we go.
00:52:47Okay.
00:52:49What's, uh...
00:52:51Second?
00:52:52The second step is you...
00:52:55get to work.
00:52:56Get to work, okay.
00:52:57Okay.
00:52:59Work my muscles.
00:53:04Oh, that's good.
00:53:04And Hank the stockings.
00:53:07That's my very special.
00:53:07Put on some music, I'll make memories.
00:53:11Family and friends all gather closer, spreading love and cheer.
00:53:19We hear the carols that we've been singing all our lives.
00:53:25We see the snowfall, dressing all the world in white.
00:53:33Then comes the big night that we've been waiting for.
00:53:39No, don't even.
00:53:40What?
00:53:41Oh, sorry, what?
00:53:41Oh.
00:53:44Oh!
00:53:49Oh!
00:53:51A true, a true, a true psychiatrist.
00:53:53Oh, I called it.
00:53:55I didn't think you'd be the first to surrender.
00:53:56Hey, I did not say anything about surrender.
00:53:59I just suggested a truce.
00:54:00Oh, semantics.
00:54:13Let me go.
00:54:18Stop.
00:54:18Come on.
00:54:19Thanks.
00:54:23Oh, my.
00:54:26I'm sorry to intrude.
00:54:28No, no, you're not intruding, Mom.
00:54:30Of course you're not intruding.
00:54:32This is your kitchen.
00:54:34Cookies smell good.
00:54:35Yeah, Beatrice made them.
00:54:37I helped.
00:54:38Yeah, I see that, sweetheart.
00:54:41Uh, I should help clean up.
00:54:44We should clean up.
00:54:45It's, uh.
00:54:46Don't be silly.
00:54:46You're Ethan's guest.
00:54:47I'll clean up.
00:54:48I'll help you.
00:54:49Are you sure?
00:54:50Because it's, you know, I'll have your apron
00:54:53washed.
00:54:54No, no.
00:54:55You keep it, sweetheart.
00:54:56It looks great on you.
00:54:57Keep it?
00:54:58Are you sure?
00:54:59It's so beautiful.
00:55:00It's nice.
00:55:01Yeah.
00:55:02Okay.
00:55:04Um.
00:55:06For your help.
00:55:07It's a pleasure.
00:55:08Yeah.
00:55:09The cookies.
00:55:10Uh, thank you.
00:55:11Something about Beatrice.
00:55:12Hmm?
00:55:13It's just so hard, you know?
00:55:14Figment of my imagination.
00:55:15Real.
00:55:16Okay, wait a sec.
00:55:17We need to take a break from the conspiracy theories and talk about what just happened
00:55:33with me and Ethan.
00:55:34What happened?
00:55:35Did he kiss you?
00:55:37No, but almost, I think.
00:55:40An almost kiss?
00:55:41Are you kidding me?
00:55:42What?
00:55:43Is that bad?
00:55:44It is, isn't it?
00:55:45No, of course, you're right, because we live in different cities, so...
00:55:47No, Bea, that's not why I'm freaking out.
00:55:48I'm totally down with you kissing the rugged blue-collar knight in shining armor.
00:55:51Okay, we need a shorter nickname.
00:55:52That isn't awful.
00:55:53But an almost kiss?
00:55:54That's classic holiday romance movie material right there.
00:55:57You said that there was no way that Ethan was an actor.
00:56:01I did.
00:56:02But almost kisses are right up there with snowball fights and flower fights.
00:56:05Flower fights?
00:56:06Yeah.
00:56:07You know that scene where the lovebirds are cooking or baking or whatever and they just
00:56:10end up being all cutesy and tossing flour on each other.
00:56:13What are the, um, holiday romance cliches again?
00:56:17Uh, let's see.
00:56:18There's snowball fights, flower fights, sharing a hot cocoa, slow dance, and an almost kiss
00:56:23that gets interrupted at just the right moment.
00:56:26Check, check, check, check, and check.
00:56:31What?
00:56:33No, I mean, he's probably, maybe he wasn't gonna kiss me.
00:56:37Oh, and the big bad ex.
00:56:38That is a must.
00:56:39There has to be an ex?
00:56:40Mmm, there usually is one.
00:56:45You could just ask him.
00:56:47Of course, I asked Porter and he avoided the question.
00:56:49Like, dumb.
00:56:50But then again, I'm pretty sure he's an actual professional, so...
00:56:52No, no, there's no way.
00:56:54There's no way.
00:56:55I mean...
00:56:57Ethan and I, we shared like a...
00:57:00Moment, kinda.
00:57:02I know I barely know him, but I just feel like I can...
00:57:06Trust him.
00:57:08Wow.
00:57:09What?
00:57:10I just don't think I've ever, in your entire life, heard you say something quite like that.
00:57:18Except about me.
00:57:19Of course.
00:57:20You know what?
00:57:23Believe in that.
00:57:25Forget everything we were just talking about.
00:57:27So you don't think there's anything to worry about?
00:57:30Nothing at all.
00:57:34Except...
00:57:35Maybe...
00:57:38The bake-off.
00:57:43You got this.
00:57:44What have you done?
00:57:45All right, everyone.
00:57:46Settle down now.
00:57:47Settle down.
00:57:48Settle down.
00:57:49Settle down.
00:57:50All right.
00:57:51Well, welcome to all of our guests and to all of our judges.
00:57:52Let's give a special hand to Mrs. Maribel Cooper and her mother, Shelly, for hosting our 10th Annual Christmas Land Bake Off.
00:58:0710 years.
00:58:08That's a lot of sugar.
00:58:10All right.
00:58:11Now, this is a blind taste test.
00:58:14But before we get started, why don't we meet some of our contestants?
00:58:17No.
00:58:18First up, we have Mr. Gavin Rainey visiting us from Mahone Bay.
00:58:22Mr. Rainey, everyone.
00:58:26He took the bus.
00:58:28And we have Miss Beatrice Thompson, who is a guest of Carol Cranes at the North Pole Inn.
00:58:33Yes.
00:58:35City girl.
00:58:36Oh, and we have our very own Miss Shelly Cooper.
00:58:40Stand up.
00:58:41Give everyone a wave, Shelly.
00:58:43Let's see if Shelly can win for the third year in a row.
00:58:47Oh, that's a dynasty.
00:58:49Yes.
00:58:50All right.
00:58:51Let the tasting begin.
00:58:57Nervous?
00:58:58No.
00:59:00Maybe a little.
00:59:02Well, if you don't win, there is justice in this world.
00:59:05No.
00:59:06You're just saying that because you helped.
00:59:07Yeah.
00:59:08Wait.
00:59:09Why aren't you judging?
00:59:10I excuse myself.
00:59:11But you like tasting all the little treats.
00:59:13I have more fun helping you today.
00:59:16Besides, I think I would have a hard time not being biased.
00:59:20Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
00:59:21All right, everyone.
00:59:23Wait, wait.
00:59:24The moment you've all been waiting for.
00:59:25The results are in.
00:59:26Drum roll, please.
00:59:27Oh, yes.
00:59:28Yes.
00:59:29And the winner is...
00:59:30Oh, Miss Beatrice Thompson.
00:59:31Oh, ho, ho, ho.
00:59:32Oh, ho, ho.
00:59:33That looks great.
00:59:34Come up Beatrice.
00:59:35Come up.
00:59:36Will.
00:59:37Come on up.
00:59:38Oh, congratulations.
00:59:39Speech.
00:59:40Speech.
00:59:41Oh, wow.
00:59:42This is very unexpected.
00:59:43Come up, Beatrice, come up!
00:59:46Well done!
00:59:48Come on up!
00:59:49Oh, congratulations!
00:59:50Speech! Speech!
00:59:54Wow, this is very unexpected.
00:59:56Okay, well, I'd like to thank Ethan Crane for helping me.
01:00:00This is your win as well.
01:00:02And Anne, a big thanks to your grandmother for her recipe.
01:00:06And to Carol Crane for giving me your beautiful apron,
01:00:10which is obviously very lucky.
01:00:13So, thank you.
01:00:15Congratulations! Congratulations! Great speech!
01:00:17Great speech, Beatrice.
01:00:19Thank you, sir.
01:00:20And now everyone's favorite time of the night.
01:00:23Come up and dig in, everyone! Dig in!
01:00:25Take it slow, take it slow.
01:00:33Hi.
01:00:34Uh, yes, no, I'm still in, uh, Christmas Lent.
01:00:38Uh-huh.
01:00:39Oh, on the right track. Okay, that's good to hear.
01:00:42Sure.
01:00:44Right, yeah, um...
01:00:46Uh, yeah, I'll keep working on it,
01:00:48and I'll send you a final draft soon.
01:00:52Merry Christmas.
01:00:56Congratulations.
01:01:02Thank you, it was a team effort.
01:01:04Team effort.
01:01:05Oh, team.
01:01:06Is that what we were?
01:01:08You prefer partners.
01:01:09Yeah, I prefer partners.
01:01:13Well, you're just saying that because you want me to share the prize with you.
01:01:17Well, the prize was a crown, so I think I'm gonna let you keep that.
01:01:23A crown? We did all that work for a crown.
01:01:27Oh, there she is!
01:01:28Our winner!
01:01:29Oh, you two are looking cozy.
01:01:30Huh?
01:01:31You forgot this!
01:01:32Oh.
01:01:33Crap!
01:01:34Congratulations!
01:01:35Perfect!
01:01:36That's just really nice.
01:01:37Yeah, it really suits you.
01:01:38You did.
01:01:39My mom is never gonna believe this.
01:01:40No one who's ever met you is gonna believe this.
01:01:41It's a Christmas miracle.
01:01:42Well, congratulations, Beatrice.
01:01:43Hey, shall we celebrate back at the end?
01:01:44Sure, that would be great.
01:01:45It's a Christmas miracle.
01:01:46It's a Christmas miracle.
01:01:47Well, congratulations, Beatrice.
01:01:48Hey, shall we celebrate back at the end?
01:01:49Sure, that would be great.
01:01:50Yeah, I'll just check if Shelly needs some help cleaning up and I'll see you there.
01:01:55Everything okay?
01:01:56Yeah.
01:01:57Yeah.
01:01:58It's a Christmas miracle.
01:01:59It's a Christmas miracle.
01:02:00Well, congratulations, Beatrice.
01:02:01Hey, shall we celebrate back at the end?
01:02:02Sure, that would be great.
01:02:03Yeah, I'll just check if Shelly needs some help cleaning up and I'll see you there.
01:02:08Everything okay?
01:02:09Yeah.
01:02:10I was just thinking about what you said about Porter earlier and the weirdness and it's
01:02:33all just so weird.
01:02:35But weird good, right?
01:02:38Mostly, yeah.
01:02:41Beautiful, unexpected, magical things can happen, you know?
01:02:47Yeah, I'm just scared.
01:02:52You're putting yourself out there for the first time in your life, opening up to someone.
01:02:58I'm proud of you.
01:03:01Yeah, you're right.
01:03:03I usually am.
01:03:06Besides, the hot cocoa and the flower fight could hardly have been avoided in this town.
01:03:11Hmm.
01:03:12But what about Porter practicing his lines in the mirror?
01:03:16Yeah, that was pretty odd.
01:03:18But we haven't heard him use the line on anyone, right?
01:03:21Maybe it's just a self-esteem boost.
01:03:24Or something.
01:03:25Eh, I guess.
01:03:26And there's one cliché that has not happened yet.
01:03:30The big bad ex.
01:03:32Exactly.
01:03:33Now, if some gorgeous uppity city chick suddenly comes onto the scene declaring herself even
01:03:38sex, then you'll know it's all an act.
01:03:40Hello, can I help you?
01:04:02I'm here to see Ethan Crane.
01:04:09Did you love my cookies so much?
01:04:11I mean, they looked good, which was surprising.
01:04:14But I still don't know how they taste it, so...
01:04:16Good evening, ladies.
01:04:17Oh, hello.
01:04:19Uh...
01:04:20Good night.
01:04:21Good night.
01:04:22Good night.
01:04:24Apple cider for you, my dear?
01:04:25Wow.
01:04:26That's so thoughtful of you.
01:04:28Of course.
01:04:30And might I just say that you look truly lovely this evening.
01:04:38Porter, if that really is your name.
01:04:41I think it's time you and I have a little chat.
01:04:51Scarlet?
01:04:52Surprise!
01:04:55Beatrice.
01:04:56What are you doing here?
01:04:57I thought you were at the bakery stop.
01:04:58Oh.
01:04:59Hello.
01:05:00Uh...
01:05:02What are you doing here?
01:05:03I just came to...
01:05:05To see you.
01:05:07I should...
01:05:08Go.
01:05:09No.
01:05:10Beatrice, wait.
01:05:11I'm sorry.
01:05:12You are...
01:05:13I'm just a guest?
01:05:14No.
01:05:15No, no.
01:05:16Beatrice isn't just a guest.
01:05:17Beatrice is my friend.
01:05:18Ethan, perhaps you should introduce us to...
01:05:20Oh, yeah.
01:05:21Scarlet.
01:05:22Oh.
01:05:23Ethan's girlfriend.
01:05:24Oh.
01:05:25No, ex...ex girlfriend.
01:05:26You're...
01:05:27You're kidding.
01:05:28Okay, I can explain.
01:05:29No, no.
01:05:32I can't believe you would take the holiday fantasy this far.
01:05:36This far?
01:05:37I'm sorry.
01:05:38I mean, I didn't get the script, so you'll have to fill me in.
01:05:42Script.
01:05:43Ethan, who is this?
01:05:45Uh, this...
01:05:46It's, uh...
01:05:47Your girlfriend?
01:05:48Is that how this goes?
01:05:49I mean, I haven't seen a lot of these movies, but I'm pretty sure I've seen this one.
01:05:52What are you talking about?
01:05:53Isn't that how it goes?
01:05:54I stand in for your girlfriend.
01:05:56Save you from the big bad ex.
01:05:57Excuse me?
01:05:58How am I doing?
01:05:59Is my performance on point?
01:06:00Oh.
01:06:01Oh.
01:06:02Oh.
01:06:03No.
01:06:04Because, you know what?
01:06:05I'm just gonna go ahead and flip the script, because...
01:06:08You can have him.
01:06:09He's all yours.
01:06:10You know, I know that this holiday romance package works for some of your guests, but I just...
01:06:17I did not sign up for this.
01:06:19What romance?
01:06:20Seriously, you need to drop the whole I don't know what's going on act, because it's a little
01:06:24bit over the top.
01:06:25What is going on?
01:06:26And also, you should probably talk to Wardrobe, because I don't know anyone who wears high heels
01:06:29in the snow.
01:06:30Oh, okay.
01:06:31Beatrice, trust me, there has been a misunderstanding here.
01:06:33No.
01:06:34No misunderstanding.
01:06:35I just...
01:06:36I...
01:06:37I mean, I should have seen it coming, because the flower fight and the carriage ride, and
01:06:42then you went to kiss me.
01:06:43Kissed her?
01:06:44Kissed her?
01:06:45Almost kissed, because it's always an almost kiss.
01:06:47Okay.
01:06:48So...
01:06:49What I want to know is, how far were you willing to go to make me feel like I had fallen into
01:06:54some holiday love story?
01:06:56Love story?
01:06:57Love story.
01:06:58Mom.
01:06:59All part of the Christmasland experience, right?
01:07:03Hold on.
01:07:04This place isn't really called Christmasland.
01:07:07Is it?
01:07:08Okay.
01:07:09See, if you really were Ethan's girlfriend, you would know all about Christmasland, and
01:07:12how much he loves it here, and can't wait to move home.
01:07:15If that's even true...
01:07:17So you can just...
01:07:18You can drop the act.
01:07:19I still don't need to stand here and listen to this.
01:07:31I guess you should go after your girlfriend.
01:07:34No.
01:07:35My ex-girlfriend.
01:07:36From six months ago.
01:07:37Okay.
01:07:38I just...
01:07:39I don't wanna...
01:07:40I don't wanna hear it.
01:07:42I'll show you after her.
01:07:43Yes, you should.
01:07:44But which one?
01:07:48Which way'd she go?
01:07:49Which way'd she go?
01:07:50Which way'd she go?
01:07:51To which is Mother Mary.
01:07:52To which is Mother Mary.
01:07:53I'll show you after her.
01:07:54Yes, you should.
01:07:55But which one?
01:07:56I'll show you after her.
01:07:57I'll show you after her.
01:07:58Yes, you should.
01:07:59I'll show you after her.
01:08:00Yes, you should.
01:08:01But which one?
01:08:11In Bethlehem, in Judith.
01:08:14Which way'd she go?
01:08:17To which is Mother Mary.
01:08:21Okay.
01:08:22I'm so stupid.
01:08:23I'm so stupid.
01:08:24I'm so stupid.
01:08:25How could I...
01:08:26Oh!
01:08:27Oh my gosh!
01:08:28Sugar plum!
01:08:29Okay.
01:08:30I'm so sorry.
01:08:31No, thank you.
01:08:32That's terrific.
01:08:33My mom and I always take all the leftovers to the shelter every day.
01:08:48Oh, wait.
01:08:49You have a homeless shelter here?
01:08:50Don't look so shocked.
01:08:51We have all the same problems as every other town.
01:08:53Just typically the tourists don't see them.
01:08:56Are you okay?
01:08:58Oh, yeah, yeah.
01:09:00I just have allergies.
01:09:02Oh.
01:09:03Winter allergies.
01:09:04I understand.
01:09:06Hey, you know, I'm sorry about earlier.
01:09:11I was really shocked that I won the bake-off.
01:09:16I bet you are.
01:09:18Yeah.
01:09:19Yeah.
01:09:20This might sound weird, but you're being really nice to me.
01:09:24And earlier it seemed like you didn't really like me, kinda?
01:09:27Isn't that music to my ears?
01:09:29I played the part perfectly.
01:09:31What?
01:09:32You see, you mean?
01:09:33I'm part of the show.
01:09:34Yeah.
01:09:35The baking rival.
01:09:36Who loses.
01:09:37The Eutris?
01:09:38Hey.
01:09:39Scarlet.
01:09:40Yeah.
01:09:41It's Scarlet.
01:09:42Guess you do remember something about me.
01:09:44What are you doing here?
01:09:45I just came to...
01:09:46I don't know.
01:09:47Maybe when you're back.
01:09:48I mean, you probably should have called.
01:09:51What is this place?
01:09:52And what was that lady talking about back there?
01:09:56It's a little bit...
01:09:57Hard to explain.
01:09:58So wait, does that mean I didn't win the bake-off?
01:09:59Goodness, no.
01:10:00Did you try your own cookies?
01:10:01That makes sense.
01:10:02Yeah.
01:10:03Yeah.
01:10:04Yeah.
01:10:05What was that lady talking about back there?
01:10:07It's a little bit...
01:10:08Hard to explain.
01:10:09So wait, does that mean I didn't win the bake-off?
01:10:10Goodness, no.
01:10:11Did you try your own cookies?
01:10:12That makes sense.
01:10:13Yeah.
01:10:14Yeah.
01:10:15Yeah.
01:10:16What about, uh, Jingles, your puppy?
01:10:31Part of the ruse.
01:10:32Works wonders with the guests though.
01:10:35I always find the puppy relatable in our Christmas Land.
01:10:42But the reality is my mom and I volunteer for Canine Companions as puppy raisers.
01:10:48Wow, that's amazing.
01:10:49That's Christmas land.
01:10:50So you don't have a crush on Ethan?
01:10:52Ethan?
01:10:53Oh, goodness.
01:10:54No, no, no.
01:10:55I'm happily married.
01:10:57With two kids.
01:10:58You met Kris Kringle?
01:11:00The mayor?
01:11:02Yeah.
01:11:03He's your other half.
01:11:04Yep.
01:11:05Okay, let's get you something warm to drink before you go.
01:11:13Oh, if you're sure.
01:11:14Yeah, but you're welcome to stay.
01:11:16It's a long drive.
01:11:17It's cold.
01:11:18No, I'm fine.
01:11:20I wouldn't be able to sleep anyways.
01:11:23I'm just sad it's over.
01:11:26You're a good man, Ethan Crane.
01:11:35I'm so happy.
01:11:46I'm so happy.
01:11:52I'm so happy.
01:11:56I'm so happy.
01:12:57Um, uh, Emma, I'm really sorry, but I just...
01:13:02Before you say another word, come with me.
01:13:06Emma, I just...
01:13:07Want to leave?
01:13:07I know.
01:13:09Can you at least get a cup of coffee with me first?
01:13:13They don't serve coffee here.
01:13:15Are you sure about that?
01:13:16The ex showed up, Em.
01:13:28I heard.
01:13:29I mean, you told me that everything here was going to be a fantasy, and I went and fell for it anyways.
01:13:34No, you are not letting me off the hook for this.
01:13:37I took the least trusting person I know to a place where nothing can be trusted, and I told her to believe.
01:13:43I should be friend-shamed.
01:13:43No, this is not your fault.
01:13:45It's no one's fault.
01:13:48It just is.
01:13:49I would try and convince you to stay, but I know you well enough that that's not going to happen.
01:13:58So, just give me five minutes.
01:14:00I will pack up my stuff, and then we can be on the road by noon.
01:14:03No, no.
01:14:03Okay.
01:14:03Em, we're not going.
01:14:07What?
01:14:07I'm going to go.
01:14:09It's Christmas Eve, and you love it here.
01:14:13And I believe I saw Porter serenading you last night, so I have a hunch you might want to spend Christmas with him.
01:14:22No, not more than I would with you.
01:14:25Well, I love you for that, but I want to know what's going on with you and Porter.
01:14:29We are talking about you right now?
01:14:32No.
01:14:33We're done talking about me.
01:14:34I'm fine.
01:14:35I'm fine.
01:14:37Well, turns out he does have business here.
01:14:45What I did not think was plausible is apparently real.
01:14:48He's very smart, very successful, a very good singer.
01:14:52And he's very much into me as much as I am into him.
01:14:57And he's working with Ethan, actually.
01:15:01Uh, really?
01:15:03He didn't say more than that, and I didn't want to dig.
01:15:05So what about the rehearsing in the mirror?
01:15:10I guess he's just nervous around me, so he wanted to practice what he was going to say.
01:15:16He's so cute.
01:15:17So you're happy?
01:15:19Yeah.
01:15:21Yeah, I'm happy.
01:15:23Good.
01:15:25Good.
01:15:25Um, I'll be right back.
01:15:38Oh.
01:15:38I see you found that pot of black coffee I made.
01:15:41I did.
01:15:43Um, I also found this.
01:15:52My Christmas angel?
01:15:55She found me?
01:15:57Seems like it.
01:15:59Whoa.
01:16:01Please don't go, Beatrice.
01:16:03Uh, unfortunately, I just, I think I have to.
01:16:08But thank you so much for having me.
01:16:12This really is the most warm and loving home.
01:16:16It's right up there with my best friend Amelia's.
01:16:19And as someone who has lived in a lot of spaces,
01:16:22it's top two for sure.
01:16:25You know, it was me that tasked Ethan with being your tour guide.
01:16:31Well, he's, he's very good at it.
01:16:33It's charming.
01:16:35Well, there's, there's always someone who's been dragged here and doesn't want to be here.
01:16:38And it's Ethan's job to make them comfortable.
01:16:41At least that's what I task him with.
01:16:44Oh.
01:16:44Not everybody's into the illusion and the magic.
01:16:47And so we give them something real.
01:16:50Like black coffee in a behind-the-scenes tour?
01:16:55Yes.
01:16:57Ethan may work for me for the holidays, but he's no actor.
01:17:02So what you're trying to say is?
01:17:05Ethan is my Grinch handler.
01:17:08You're what?
01:17:13Every year we have a Grinch like you.
01:17:15No offense.
01:17:16I'm taken.
01:17:17Grinch, Grinch is the wrong word.
01:17:19I just mean someone who doesn't see the magic of Christmasland.
01:17:22Because at its heart, Christmasland is, it's a celebration of the spirit of Christmas.
01:17:28It's not a place where anybody gets hurt.
01:17:31To my knowledge, no one ever has.
01:17:33Until now.
01:17:35Hey, I have a sex skin.
01:17:37I'm fine.
01:17:38Well, I can see that you do.
01:17:39Beatrice, I know it's not my place to ask, but do you think you could do me a favor on
01:17:53your way out of town?
01:17:55A favor?
01:17:56Yeah.
01:17:57Yeah.
01:17:57Uh, I didn't know that you were going to...
01:18:25Your mom just wanted me to drop this off to you.
01:18:30You found her.
01:18:32Yeah, I did.
01:18:38Look, Bea, I know you're upset with me.
01:18:43But I'd like to talk.
01:18:46It's Christmas Eve and I really need to get on the road.
01:18:49Please.
01:18:55I know what you're thinking, Beatrice.
01:19:04That, uh, your experiences here with me, that they were real.
01:19:08Well, it wasn't real because your mom told me that it was your job to entertain me.
01:19:13It wasn't like that.
01:19:14What was it like then?
01:19:16I wasn't trying to trick you.
01:19:18The more time that we spent together, the more feelings I started to have.
01:19:22And the feelings I've never had before.
01:19:25I like you.
01:19:28I think you like me too.
01:19:31It doesn't matter if I like you.
01:19:36Then what does matter?
01:19:38If I can trust you.
01:19:41You can.
01:19:43Give me one reason why I should.
01:19:46Trust isn't something you can reason.
01:19:48It's a leap of faith.
01:19:55Yeah.
01:19:56Leaps of faith are not exactly my forte.
01:20:01I mean, I don't even know you.
01:20:04You don't know me, really.
01:20:07It might feel like maybe I've known you for my whole life.
01:20:15How about this?
01:20:17You ask me anything and I promise you, I'll tell you the truth.
01:20:30Okay.
01:20:32Tell me about Mayor Chris.
01:20:36Not real.
01:20:38He's a lawyer.
01:20:39Well, a community theater actor too.
01:20:42And he's married to Shelley, who's also an actor.
01:20:48Okay.
01:20:50I actually knew that because Shelley told me.
01:20:53I was just testing your truthfulness.
01:20:56Uh-huh.
01:20:57So then what about Porter?
01:20:59Because he told my best friend that he's real, so...
01:21:01Porter is for real.
01:21:03More than that, really.
01:21:04He's somebody I've been working with for the past couple years in the city.
01:21:07This is my hometown.
01:21:09I belong here.
01:21:12And I'm moving home and I want to help grow Christmas Land.
01:21:15And Porter is one of my investors.
01:21:17I'm going to surprise my mom with the news tomorrow.
01:21:20Wow.
01:21:21Okay.
01:21:22What about Scarlett?
01:21:23She's an ex-girlfriend.
01:21:24Long gone.
01:21:25Long.
01:21:26Long over.
01:21:27And you should stay.
01:21:28You should stay and help me decorate this Christmas tree for your first time ever on Christmas Eve.
01:21:35And even I-
01:21:36I mean, even I-
01:21:37Please stay.
01:21:38I have a lot of imaginary things in my life, but if you stay, I can show you something like that.
01:21:40You should stay.
01:21:41You should stay.
01:21:42You should stay and help me decorate this Christmas tree for your first time ever on Christmas Eve.
01:21:47And even I-
01:21:48Please stay.
01:21:49I have a lot of imaginary things in my life, but if you stay, I can show you something real.
01:22:10Okay.
01:22:14Oh, the way that you smile makes my heart skip a beat.
01:22:22I've been running around for my entire life to find the spark I have with you.
01:22:29With your hands in mine.
01:22:32And so, dear reader, I'm pleased to report that there truly is magic in Christmas Land.
01:22:38In this close-knit town, where stories intertwine like garland and holly, the real enchantment lies not solely in bake-offs or Kris Kringle's snowy contests, nor even in Carol Crane's mischievous grin, but within the leaps of faith that come with trust, held snug by the wings of one's angel.
01:22:58Your life's desires just a heartbeat away, waiting to be revealed.
01:23:03They may arrive in unexpected forms, embraced by new-found companions who become cherished kin.
01:23:11So I guess my message to you is have faith, my friend, in the unseen hand that guides Christmas Land and the trust that anchors it all together.
01:23:22.
01:23:29.
01:23:37.
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