Transcripts - Forever Dreaming

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BONNIE:

It's gotta be the elf.

I love it. Let's try the blue.

It's gotta be the green.

Perfect.

(perfume spritzing)

Actually, I think it might be a

little bit too much bergamot.

Can we try something

with more jasmine?

It's perfect.

What is this heavenly softness?

It's like wearing a cloud.

Now, if I had one for...

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(Bonnie chuckles)

Say "Christmas!"

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(singers vocalizing)

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(vocalizing continues)

(elevator dings)

Hello!

CORRINE: Well, there she is,

Miss Gift Shopper Extraordinaire.

Wait, what's with all the bags?

I thought you saw

all your clients?

Yes, but look how cute!

- For a dog you don't own?

- You should have seen

how adorable Mr. Houston's

dog looked in it.

I just figured, you know,

what if I someday do get one?

Okay. I sent you a notification

regarding your new client.

Oh, new client.

- Uh, he, she or they?

- He.

It's Patrick Armstrong, and he

wants to see you tomorrow.

Wow, this close to Christmas?

(deep breath) He must be behind

on his shopping. (chuckles)

Did he say how many people

he needs personal gift

shopping done for?

His assistant sent a list

and said you can expect more

when you meet in person,

but I'm assuming by this address

that this is some rich

guy in a suit

with lotsa cash to spend,

so he should be a good client.

Oo, great.

Okay!

Oh, and also the order

arrived from Mrs. Jenkins

and those items are

in your office.

That's gonna be a lot of stuff.

Okay. See ya!

(light holiday music)

(tools banging)

(machinery whirring)

(car door closes)

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(construction sounds continue)

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(construction sounds continue)

(gasps) Excuse me.

- (chuckles) Hi.

- Can I help you?

Yes, but I think I'm at

the wrong address.

BERNARD:

Let me guess, Bonnie Parker?

I am.

Right place, wrong attire,

but that would be my bad

'cause I probably should

have told you

you were coming to a

construction site.

That's okay. That's what dry

cleaners are for, right?

So, I'm meeting with...?

Patrick Armstrong. My boss,

who is also my uncle.

I just graduated, needed a job,

and my Uncle Patrick needed

the help, desperately.

I saw you trending on

socials and I thought,

"Now there's someone my

uncle needs in his life."

To shop, I mean.

(Bonnie chuckles)

Christmas gifts for

his loyal clients

and gifts for his daughter.

So, I convinced him to hire you.

Well, it looks like you

know what you're doing.

Except that I don't,

but don't tell him that.

Your secret is safe.

Anyhow, he is just

up the stairs.

Tough exterior, but he's

sweet on the inside.

BONNIE:

Good to know.

PATRICK: (offkey) Deck the

halls with boughs of holly!

Fa la la la la la la la!

Tis the season to be jolly!

- Fa la la la la la la la!

- Hello?

Don we now our gay apparel!

Fa la la la la la la la!

Hello, Patrick Armstrong?

Troll the ancient Yuletide

carol!

- Fa la la la... hey!

- Hello! (laugh)

The heck?

I'm so sorry (laughs).

You can't startle people on

a construction site, ma'am.

- Someone could get hurt.

- My apologies.

I just, I was calling your name

and you couldn't hear me,

so. (chuckles)

Oh, yeah.

(music stops)

So, what can I do

for you, Mrs...?

Miss Bonnie Parker, your

personal gift shopper.

- My what?

- Personal gift shopper.

Oh, yeah, right. I'm actually

not the one who booked you.

My assistant Bernard, he did.

But he did not tell me that

we were doing this right now.

- I thought it was...

- After Christmas?

I see your point.

You know, it seems to me like

now is the perfect time

for a busy individual

such as yourself

to have all of your holiday gift

shopping done, am I right?

I suppose so.

(phone vibrating)

(Bonnie chuckles)

Oh, uh.

Excuse me a minute.

Armstrong Contracting. Yeah,

sure, no problem,

we can integrate those

new features for ya.

Mhm.

Yeah, just let me put together

a revised budget

and some new drawings

and I'll send

that over to you by Monday.

Okay, take care.

Sounds exciting.

- What does?

- "Integrating new features."

Renovating heritage homes takes

a lot of preparation

and planning

and when you add new features

last minute, well,

keeps me a lot busier

than I'd like to be,

but there's no other

way, really.

Oh. Um.

Patrick Armstrong, by

the way. (chuckles)

Sorry about the rough

introduction.

That's okay, it could have

been worse (chuckles).

So, did Bernard tell

you the deal?

Yeah, yes. He said that you

need gifts shopped for,

for your clients, and

your daughter too,

and that you would give me

other marching orders

when we met in person, which

is now, so order away.

(Patrick chuckles)

Uh. Here, let me get you a seat.

Little dust protector.

(chuckles)

- There you go.

- Oh, this is lovely.

Okay. So, regarding Christmas

gifts for my clients.

Mhm?

Some of them have really

helped keep my company afloat,

so I wanna make sure

that whatever

I get them is something nice.

Mhm.

And I have a few business

possibilities on the horizon,

so also for them, I want

something nice.

Nice and nicer, got it.

(whispered) And for

my employees,

I was thinking maybe

some new boots.

- Boots?

- Yeah.

- Something practical.

- Yeah, we can do that.

I'll need some

new things to wear

the holiday party I'm hosting.

Usually it's just me

and the employees,

so we keep it casual, you know?

But this is the first year

we have clients coming,

so I thought maybe I could

snazz it up a bit.

Snazzy new Christmas

suit for a soiree?

Check.

Uh, uncheck. Not a suit.

- Then?

- Just somethin' nice to wear.

A snazzy sport coat, check.

Uncheck. Sports coat

is just a fancy name

for a suit jacket. Wouldn't

you agree?

(stammering) This is not,

I don't-

I don't really do dressing up.

But dressing up can be so fun!

I mean, when done correctly,

your wardrobe can really just

showcase your personality.

I mean, I love to get fancy.

I see. And, and I saw.

You see and saw?

I mean, clearly the way

you look right now

and your social media account.

My nephew, who's also my

assistant Bernard, he showed me.

Very, how do you put it?

Influency.

You're not a fan

of social media?

I just don't really know what

it says about a person

who decides to put their entire

personal life out there

for the whole world

to see, you know?

Yeah, sure.

So, I think that we can

do some great things

with fabric and color,

and I think we can do

perfectly well with...

You know, let's just

see what I find.

- Yeah?

- Go to Caldwell's downtown.

The owner Marco, he

knows my style.

I know Marco very well.

- Okay.

- Um. What are you doin'?

I'm just taking your

measurements.

No need. Just use what

Marco has on file.

Just arms here. I just

like to get my own.

Honestly, I know you're just

trying to do your job,

but I really need to get

back to doing mine,

so to save time, just

use what Marco has.

'Kay. When are those

measurements from?

My wedding suit.

Okay. Well, you know, based

on first impressions

of your personality and style,

(exhales) have you

ever considered

a really sharp tweed jacket?

(phone vibrating)

Tweed?

Yeah.

(phone continues vibrating)

I gotta get this.

Just ask Marco for suggestions.

Holiday party, Marco

suggestions. Got it.

Hey, Jackson. Yeah, I wanted to

talk to you about the marble.

Mhm. But... actually,

hold on one second.

One more thing. I need to

get a Christmas gift

for my daughter's music

teacher as well.

Yes, do you think that

she would like

more of a personalized

gift basket

or maybe something more

music related?

I was thinking maybe a plant.

The fake ones at Browns are

great. They last forever.

Yeah, that's a good thought.

But do you think maybe

I could just talk

with your wife about that one?

Uh. No. No go on that.

Noted.

Bernard will send you the music

teacher's name and address.

- Yeah, okay.

- Thanks again, Bonnie.

Yeah, sorry about that, Jackson.

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He seems successful.

He despises social media

and he's definitely a

little bit closed off.

And I think that him and his

wife don't communicate

or something because

he didn't want

her involved in the gift giving.

SAM: Do you really

need to take him on?

I mean, you are slammed

as it is.

I know, but I don't know,

there's just something

about him.

And I find that it's

always my clients

who are the most resistant at

first that need me the most.

It's kinda like a challenge.

Besides what am I gonna be

doing if I'm not working?

Oh, maybe going through the

things that you continue

to purchase that you

don't really need.

But what?

You don't even use or wear

any of them, Bonnie.

It's a problem.

My only problem is that

I love shopping.

Oh look, there it is.

This one.

Oh.

Oh, that's the year that

she gave us our angels.

Mhm. I miss her so much.

You know, I never realized

how much strength this would

give me later in life.

Felt like she did, though,

intuitively.

Hmm.

What was it she used

to say again?

"May you hear my whispers.

"She'll tell you when I'm gone.

"May you feel my spirit close

"when you wake before the dawn."

(Bonnie's throat clears)

You know, it's so funny because

now with Dad moved away,

I kinda feel like he's gone

too, even though he's not.

Speaking of Dad, have you

called him back yet?

I have not. How is he?

Happy. He and Kate booked a

villa for Christmas Day,

and then on the 26th,

they are heading off on

a five day sailing trip.

Oh, and the wedding is

booked for April.

Well, I'm gonna give

him a call next week.

I will just as soon as I get a

head start on this new client.

Oo, speaking of head start,

did you ever meet up

for lunch with that

high school soccer coach that

you were chatting with?

No. To your next question,

because I have decided

with certainty

that I despise online dating and

I have canceled my account.

That seems a little bit extreme.

No, it's not because I

think it's terrible.

And I know that you met

Robert and that's great,

but I just, I don't trust a guy

that I've only messaged with.

What if he's a psychopath?

- What if he's Prince Charming?

- I don't need Prince Charming

because I am a self-proclaimed

bachelorette and proud of it.

Besides, Prince Charming

doesn't exist.

Call me Debbie Downer.

Debbie Downer.

- Mm.

- Mm.

I'm very happy for you and

Robert. You're so cute.

And you know, your long distance

relationship is romantic,

but you live on different

continents.

I mean, how would you feel

if you were together 24/7?

Tired. (laughs)

Speaking of which, I had better

get some shut eye now.

I have an early morning in front

of the judge tomorrow.

Okay, wait, wait, wait, wait.

Sister Christmas selfie.

Oh, no, not now. I've already

washed my face.

I'll just use a filter.

Better.

(shutter clicks)

(Deck the Halls plays)

'Tis the season to be jolly

Fa la la la la la la la

Don we now our gay apparel

Okay, let's find you, music

teacher Fiona Appleby.

(Deck the Halls continues)

Fa la la la la la la la

You are... owner of

Appleby Music.

Teaches music eight

years to adults,

volunteers at local animal

shelter.

Hmm, teaches figure skating

at the local high school.

Pretty, happy, successful

Fiona Appleby.

I know just the gift.

(keyboard keys clacking)

Okay, "Prepare yourself

for an extraordinary

"and star-studded evening

that seamlessly blends

"the grace of Olympic

figure skaters

"with captivating live singing

and music performances."

Add to cart.

(keyboard click)

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Shop, smile, scroll, scroll.

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PHOEBE: Can we get our

Christmas tree this weekend?

How 'bout I have Bernard set up

a delivery for a fake one?

Dad, I want a real tree.

Sweetheart, remember I told

you it's gonna be hard

for me to get away from

work this weekend?

But if we stick with our plan

of replacing our fake tree,

we can get the biggest

tree they have.

Who says I'm not the best dad?

FIONA: Phoebe! Patrick! The tickets!

You really shouldn't have,

it's like a Beyonce show on ice.

I mean, I think it's the best

gift anyone's ever got me.

I got you that?

FIONA:

You joker, you.

It was very generous is

what I'm trying to say.

I can't wait to go.

Well, that's great,

Miss Appleby.

Oh, Fiona, please.

Well, um, you're welcome, Fiona.

All right, I'll see you inside,

Phoebe. Thanks again, Pat.

Mhm.

Okay, uh, math tutor after

singing lessons two doors down.

Sally there said she'll watch

you as you walk over.

I know.

And then Bernard will pick

you up and take you home

and I will see you after

dinner when I'm done work.

And then we can get

our Christmas tree?

(Patrick sighs)

Not tonight, sweetheart. But

I promise we will get one.

- Love ya.

- Love you more.

BONNIE: They're nicer than

a T-shirt, but not by much.

MARCO: Well, normally when he

comes in for something fancy,

it's something like... mmm, this.

You know, for someone who

doesn't like to shop,

how do you know him so well?

His wife.

Through her I got to

know his style.

I see.

Um, what about something...

like this?

Sports jacket? Mr. Armstrong?

Not on your life.

Well, I'll go for it.

Wonderful. Let me

wrap it for you.

(playful music)

Get you and the guys

to go down there,

clear that one...

BONNIE: Knock knock!

So we can get it ready

for tomorrow.

Got boots for the workers.

Oh, nice. They're

gonna like that.

Hi!

Hey, Bonnie, what brings

you here? (chuckles)

Uh, well, I just dropped

off some gifts

for your clients this morning,

then I thought I would

get a jumpstart

on your holiday party outfit.

- Can't wait.

- Mhm!

What do you think?

It's a suit.

It's a sport jacket!

Marco recommended this?

Not exactly, but come on,

just take a chance.

It's not that dressy and

it'll even go with this shirt

that you have on right now,

especially since this one

has no holes today.

- (Patrick chuckles)

- (chuckles) Okay.

(Patrick grunts)

It's a little bit snug.

You went off the sizes

Marco has on file?

Yes, against my better judgment.

Or maybe we just packed

on some muscle there.

Hammering nails is hard work.

(stammering) You know, you said

that the measurements

were from your wedding,

so how long ago was that?

'Cause maybe they're

just off a bit?

Okay.

You're right.

I probably should get some

new measurements taken,

but I'm just surprised

Marco didn't recommend

a cool new hoodie or somethin'.

I mean, he knows I

don't like change.

Can't really stop change

now though, can we?

BONNIE: Okay, I took a big swing.

The jacket's not your thing,

even if it does compliment

your skin tone.

You did say that you wanted

to snazz things up, right?

And we might have a better

idea if you liked it

if you had let me take

your measurements

and then right now it would

actually fit you.

Christmas gift, it's all yours.

PATRICK:

Speaking of better ideas,

I learned you got a music

on ice concert thing

for Phoebe's music teacher?

Yes. I learned so much

about her from

her socials and her website.

Did she like it?

A plastic plant would've

been fine.

BERNARD: Great Christmas

gift, Uncle Pat!

Those are the boots you

got my employees?

Yes, I just put them under

the tree with a note from you.

I did not think they were

gonna open them this soon.

- They're shiny!

- They're stylish.

- I said work boots.

- They're work safe.

They're to code. There's no nail

going through that boot.

It is a practical gift.

They can wear them on the job

and then off the clock

when they're going out.

Look, they love them!

You know, when someone

hires you,

you tend to take directions

from the client.

Well, my clients hire me

for my personal touch.

It's why you hired me.

Okay, well for me, if

you could keep it

a little less fancy

pants personal

and maybe a little more serious

shopper, I'd appreciate it.

Sure. Yeah, fine.

But you know, I really

do think the maroon

is very flattering on you.

Bye, Bernard.

For the record, I think it's

a very flattering color

on you too, Uncle Pat.

(light holiday music)

(Patrick scoffs)

(light holiday music)

(Bonnie sighs)

Hey.

CORRINE: Oh, Gabby's Giftware.

What did you get there?

BONNIE: An egg poacher.

It was on sale.

Well, who can say no to

an egg poacher on sale?

It is a must have.

Did you find anything?

Hopefully something

that will help me

to not become a failure as

Patrick's personal gift shopper.

He said that to you?

Not in those words,

but he was insulting.

Okay, let's see. He got a leg

up working as a foreman,

then broke off and started

his own business.

He started a heritage

restoration business

from the ground up.

He had a setback about

three years ago,

almost went bankrupt. But he

was able to stay afloat

and turned the business around

quite successfully.

Do we know what went wrong

three years ago?

Nope. It seems like he doesn't

have much family.

You know, he's got his brother's

son working for him,

as you know, his daughter,

and I read a little bit

about his wife, Natalie,

who passed away some time ago.

- His wife passed away?

- You didn't know that?

No, I did not.

He mentioned her,

but not say that.

Well, this paints a completely

different picture.

How so?

He's a single dad. He's

overworked trying to provide,

he doesn't have a lot

of family support.

Maybe he's not the stick in the

mud grump that I thought.

Maybe lonely and overwhelmed

is more accurate.

Thank you, Corrine. This

has been very helpful.

Oh, my pleasure. Oh,

and one more thing.

He also has a 100% rating

at the local karaoke bar.

(chuckles) Well, that might be

the most surprising of all.

He was singing a rendition

of "Deck the Halls" when

I first met him,

and it was not for the

faint of heart.

PHOEBE: And then we made cookies,

and then we strung popcorn

and then we made a

gingerbread house.

So yeah, it's been pretty much

all Christmas all night.

PATRICK:

Sounds like it.

Bernard is the best

cousin I have.

He's the only cousin

you have. (chuckles)

So?

So?

The tree Dad, we need

a real tree.

Not a fake one. One that I

can string my popcorn on,

we decorate together and

then we plant it outside

to keep it alive all year.

Wait, hold on. So, first

we cut it down,

but then we try to

keep it alive?

We will keep it alive

'cause we're gonna

get one with a root ball.

Root ball?

Which would be wrapped

in burlap,

then we put it in earth,

soil and water

while we have it inside

for Christmas.

And then we plant it in the

backyard. I saw it on YouTube.

YouTube?

(sighs) It's like you're the

Christmas tree Scrooge.

(chuckles) Because you

wanna get a real tree

and I think we should

have a fake one?

It's not just that. I mean,

Christmas used to be

different when I was little.

You're still little.

You know what I mean.

All right.

Real Christmas tree it is.

Yes!

You know, in most families

it's the parents telling

the kids to put away

their devices,

but here it's always

me telling you.

You might be addicted, Dad,

ironic for someone who says

that he hates social media.

Ironic? Where'd you learn that

word?

And it's work stuff.

(phone vibrating)

It's Miss Appleby, I

don't need to get it.

No, get it. She said to me to

talk to you after I left class.

This conversation:

to be continued.

Oh, and don't forget to find out

where we can get

a root ball one.

Miss Appleby, hi.

FIONA: Hi, Patrick. Is, um,

now a good time to talk?

Yeah, yeah, I can

talk right now.

Yeah, I just wanted to call

and say what a pleasure

Phoebe is to teach.

She's so talented.

She's so sweet.

I mean, I just love

working with her.

Well, she certainly

loves to sing.

She's really been enjoying

her time with you.

And I am enjoying my time

with her too, so much.

Which, after receiving your

thoughtful gift today

has got me thinking.

You two and I, we just have

so much in common.

I mean, we both live in the same

city, we both love music.

We both have kind of the

same fashion sense,

(chuckles) don't you think?

Hello? Are you still there?

Uh, yeah, yeah, I'm just

trying on a new jacket.

Uh, go on.

Oh. Um. Okay, well, let me

just get to the point.

What I was thinking is,

what if we go down to the

Christmas market?

We can take a jaunt one of these

evenings after Phoebe's class?

It's the least I can do to

thank you for the gift.

Uh, yeah, yeah, sure, we

can do that one time.

Listen, I don't mean

to cut you short,

but I got a really

big day tomorrow.

But thank you for

calling, Fiona,

and I look forward to seeing

you at Phoebe's next

singing lesson.

Oh, okay, great.

Well then, I'll look

forward to that too.

I'll see you then, Pat.

(light music)

Yes, 10 a.m. delivery.

428 Abbott Avenue,

and the card should read

"Armstrong Contracting".

Yes, that is perfect. Thank you.

Merry Christmas.

SAM:

Bon-Bon. What do we think?

Oh, lookin' like a lawyer

ready for court

if I've ever seen one.

I mean, are you sure

it's not too much?

My prof always said to look

good, but not too good.

Look put together, but

not too put together.

And then look bland, but

like bland, like a pop.

You look like a beautiful,

refined,

understated girl next door.

- Thank you.

- (phone chimes)

- Um.

- (keyboard keys clacking)

Say, any chance that you're

free for dinner tonight?

I am free for dinner every

night, you know that.

Well, I have this friend

and he's looking for some

gift giving advice.

I told him about you and I

showed him your socials

and he wants to meet.

- A potential client?

- A potential client.

That's great, I love

more clients.

Great. Well, I'll invite him

over for dinner at eight then.

- Sure.

- Okay.

- Good luck!

- Thank you.

BERNARD: If you did sing,

what would be your song?

I already told you. No karaoke

at the Christmas party.

People love it when you sing.

(scoff) I was never that

good and these days

I'm trying to impress the

clients, not turn them off.

But Christmas karaoke used to

be your favorite, Uncle Pat.

You and Aunt Natalie used

to do it every year.

Christmas karaoke's a thing of

the past, Bernie. It just is.

Okay, no Christmas karaoke

at the holiday party.

Mm-mm.

Oh, and good news.

I got an email from Bonnie

Parker this morning.

More Christmas gifts went out

to clients on your list.

Well, that's great. Hey, have

you had any word from Garrett?

I feel like he's dodging me.

I did get an email from

him this morning.

"Thanks for the bait and

tackle gift basket.

"I owe you an answer on

those deal points.

"How about we talk over

lunch this Friday?"

Wait, bait and tackle

gift basket?

BOTH:

Bonnie.

(phone vibrating)

- It's Bonnie.

- Hmm.

Patrick here.

So when you say "blue",

how do you mean?

Come again?

BONNIE: Well, I'm hoodie

shopping for you like you asked

and I'm just wondering what

shade of dark blue?

I don't know. Um.

Blue. Dark blue.

(sigh) Well, there's

royal navy, cobalt.

Cobalt?

Have you ever considered

something in the red family?

Because I feel like you could

really pull off merlot

or garnet.

- Garnet or Merlot?

- It's just a thought.

(stammering) Just dark

blue, please. Navy.

I'm just not convinced that

you're a true winter.

I'm not a what now?

(whispering) Your color seasons.

BONNIE:

Your color season.

I used to think that I used

to think that was a winter.

- Cold one out there today!

- BONNIE: And then I started

throwing a little bit of

pink in the mix and,

hello, I've been a spring

this whole time,

and I didn't know it!

I actually have to go.

HARRY:

Patrick Armstrong!

Harry (chuckles), it's

good to see you.

I know you've had your

reservations.

I'd like to thank you for that

lovely Christmas basket.

A Spany cedar pocket humidor

for my cigars?

How did you know?

Well, I

If I could take back

all the grief

I've been givin' you about your

plans and budgets, I would.

I know you put a bid in for my

waterfront development deal.

I did, yeah.

Well, I would like to

return that good will.

Show me what you're

doin' around here

and we can talk about it.

Well, that's really

great to hear.

And yes, of course, please.

I would love to show you around.

All right.

Why don't we start

upstairs and...

(gentle music)

(gentle music plays)

- Oh, hello!

- Hi.

BONNIE:

You must be Phoebe.

- I am.

- It's nice to meet you. I am...

PHOEBE: Bonnie, the gift giver.

I know who you are.

- The bags give it away?

- They did.

And my dad told me about you.

He did?

Yeah, I saw the jacket that

you picked out for him.

I really like it.

I am so happy to hear that.

I wish he did too.

I actually have something else

to give him. Is he...

Still on a call, but you

could come in and have

some hot chocolate and

wait for him with me.

Dad hasn't done hot

chocolate all December,

but today he said he wanted

to. I don't ask why,

I just take the hot chocolate

whenever I can.

That sounds good.

I would love to.

Race you!

Okay...

It was amazing, it really was.

I've begged my dad to

get me tickets,

but he just keeps saying

they're too expensive.

Well, they are, but

I have a client

who's friends with

her makeup artist.

Wait, you have a friend

who's friends

with Taylor Swift's

makeup artist?

She is. Oh my gosh.

I should see if she could

hook me up with a couple

of tickets at a discount

for you and your dad.

I mean, Taylor has a lot more

tour dates on her list.

My dad? No way.

For you and me.

(Bonnie chuckles)

- Can I ask you a question?

- Sure.

How did you get so

many followers?

- Followers?

- On your social media account?

You have all these places

to go, all these friends,

you just seem so happy and fun.

Is that what you have to do to

get like, a lot of followers?

Aren't you a little young

for social media?

I don't know. I set up

an account,

but my dad didn't say

anything about it.

And then Bernard said

that you were the one

who picked out the gift

for Miss Appleby.

So, I found your name online

and I searched you up.

You know none of that's

real, right?

What do you mean?

All the stuff that you

see on social medias,

it's not real.

My page looks like that to

entice clients to hire me,

but it's just for my job.

I'm just a regular person.

I struggle like everyone else.

- Oh.

- Yeah!

Me and my dad, we struggle.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Did you know my mom died

three years ago?

(Bonnie's throat clears)

(shaky breath)

I know how hard that must be.

No one does, actually,

but that's okay.

Hey, can I tell you a secret?

My mom also passed away

three years ago.

- She did?

- Mhm.

And I don't know about you, but

I find I'm really missing

her during the holidays.

Yeah, me too.

Hey, how about this?

Not only am I gonna help

score you some tickets

so that you can become

officially Swift-ified,

I am equally here for you

if you ever need someone

to talk to,

especially if you're feeling

like no one in the world

understands, okay?

- Yeah?

- That's great, yeah.

PATRICK: Harry Duffus Developments.

All right, yeah.

Call you back later. All right,

have a good night.

So, I see you met my daughter.

- I have.

- We have.

We've been getting to know

each other. (gasp)

And it was great running into

you because look what I found.

Oh (chuckles) so you did

find navy after all.

It's sapphire.

It's a little bit

lighter than navy

and will help brighten

your eyes.

I agree.

Oh, you do, do ya?

What do you think?

PATRICK:

That good, huh?

Y'know...

PATRICK:

I feel kinda silly now,

having you out shopping for

me, getting a hoodie.

Oh, is that because

maybe a hoodie

is inappropriate for

a holiday party?

Touch.

(Patrick chuckles)

(Bonnie chuckles)

PATRICK: So how is it you

knew that Harry Duffus

would like a pocket

cigar humidor?

A Spanish cedar to be specific.

I can't reveal all my secrets.

You really research

every person?

I do!

A gift should make someone feel

cared for and understood.

And if that takes a little

bit of extra research,

a few more steps, it's worth it

to make a gift feel special.

PATRICK: Well, thank

you for that extra step.

It's greatly appreciated.

Miss Appleby, a little

too appreciated,

but appreciated nonetheless.

Miss Appleby liked it a lot.

Well, I should get going.

It was nice seeing you and

nice meeting you, Phoebe.

Hey Bonnie, do you know

any Christmas tree lots

where I can find

a Christmas tree

that has a root ball

and I can plant

it outside after Christmas?

You two are going Christmas tree

shopping? (excited gasp)

Well, yes. I do know

a place, actually.

I was planning on ordering

a fake one, but-

PHOEBE & BONNIE:

A real tree's a must!

(Patrick chuckles)

Hey Bonnie, why don't you come

and pick out our tree with us?

Show us where this place is?

(stammering)

I could do that tomorrow.

- Um...

- Tomorrow is perfect.

I guess we have a date.

A date?

- You know what I mean.

- That reminds me actually,

I have one I need to get to.

Oh, you have a date tonight?

It's just meeting up with

someone for dinner that...

My sister's gonna be

there, so, yeah.

Okay, well, whatever it

is, have fun, Bonnie.

(chuckles) You deserve it.

And thank you.

The gift giving you've

been doing is,

well, it's helping in more

ways than you know.

I'm really happy to hear that.

Well, I will see you tomorrow.

- Have a good night.

- Bye!

You hungry?

Or you all filled up on candy

canes and whipped cream?

I need a lot more candy canes.

Mmm, something smells good.

SAM:

Oh, good. (laughs)

Where are you going?

I got called into a last

minute meeting at the firm.

- At this hour?

- Unfortunately, yes.

Uh, Ryan is here.

He's in the dining room,

having a glass of wine.

Dinner is plated. It is

in the oven.

- Ryan...?

- Potential client, remember?

Look, he's successful,

handsome, and is interested.

"Interested"?

You refuse to online date,

so this is me setting you up.

- You're setting me up?

- Mhm.

Bye, Ryan! Have fun, Bon.

Give him a chance.

Sam, you...

(Bonnie sighs)

Hi, Ryan.

I'm Bonnie.

RYAN:

Hi. It's nice to meet you.

I've been really looking

forward to this.

- Well, that's nice to hear.

- Yeah.

Thank you. So, Samantha

tells me that you-

Yes, I got a divorce (chuckles)

a few months ago,

so that's been a whole

rough time for me.

Half my assets are split, but

it's for the good of the kids.

So, that's, that's good.

And as long as their mom is

taken care of, of course.

That's a beautiful necklace.

It matches your dress.

Oh, thank you. (awkward laugh)

Yeah, so it's been a real, ugh,

pickle of stress for me.

Hence the hair falling

out from all of that.

So, they say the grass is

greener on the other side,

but I'm here to tell you,

it is not. (laughs)

Oh, right. I'm sorry

to hear that.

I'm just gonna grab food.

Yeah.

Um. (throat clears)

Yeah, I mean, the lawyer

fees to start, right?

I had nothing against your

sister. She's great, but uh,

wowsers, what a money grab!

Practicing family law really

does apparently seem

to be the law to do if

you want to get rich.

You know, I hear that custody

is really hard.

It's no fun for anyone.

Well, no, I mean, the kids

seem to be great with

the whole thing.

They seem to be very happy

having bedrooms in two homes.

You know, your hair is very

curly and very pretty.

(chuckles) Thank you.

It was really nice for Samantha

to make dinner for us.

It's too bad she couldn't join

us

and set the table for

two so nicely.

But why don't you just tell me

about your personal

shopping needs.

Oh, shopping. Oh my God.

(laughs)

Don't even get me started.

I mean, Barb, she was... Oh,

Barb is my ex-wife's name,

I don't know if I mentioned

that. Barb was a shopper.

You better believe it.

Let me tell you.

I'm sure you're gonna.

(loud holiday music)

(light holiday music)

BONNIE:

Thank you.

Oh, this completes my Christmas

shopping for Ms. Jenkins.

She's gonna be so happy.

She has 15 grandchildren. Let me

tell you, it has been a job.

SAM: And I'm sure you

got each and every one

of them something special.

I hope so.

Are you sure you're okay to

wait for this one other thing?

Oh, yeah. I'm not due in

court until after lunch.

Okay.

But listen, I really do

wanna apologize for Ryan.

I thought that maybe you

would enjoy his company.

I would've preferred the

company of a brick wall more.

Oh, which I learned so much

about when he went

into great detail

about his ex-wife

over spending on their home

renovation five years ago.

He said he was ready to

start dating again,

but maybe the pairing

wasn't right.

Yes. You stick with lawyering.

Matchmaking is not your forte.

(Sam chuckles)

SAM:

That's beautiful.

It's not quite right. I need

something that's closer to this.

And why would you be looking

for something closer to this?

- Just am.

- Okay.

- Shall we?

- We shall.

So, I was thinking about

making cheese fondue

from scratch tonight. What

do you think about that?

Mm, yum and yes. But can we

do it not tonight? I'm

gonna be home late.

You are gonna be home late?

And where would you be?

Just going Christmas

tree shopping

with my client, Patrick,

and his daughter.

Oh my goodness. Bonnie Ruth

Parker, you have a crush.

- I do not.

- Yes, you do. Wow!

Okay, it is not what I know

you think you're thinking.

That's, it's not what it is.

That was an incredibly long,

grammatically incorrect

sentence. (chuckles)

- I'm going for his daughter.

- His daughter.

Yeah. Her mom passed away

three years ago.

- So he's not married?

- No, he's not married.

- So he's single?

- Yes, he's sing...

Look, I connected with

his daughter.

- And is he cute?

- Yes.

BONNIE:

It's hard to explain, but-

So, single, handsome

contractor with a daughter

you bonded with.

Oh, I am loving the

sound of this.

Okay, we're gonna get

you some lunch

before you start trying to

match make again and miss court.

SAM: Mmm, so tell me everything.

PHOEBE: Okay, so I'm gonna

look through that row

and you guys can look

down that row.

I wanna find the best tree.

Okay?

Sounds good, honey.

PATRICK:

Thanks for bringin' us here.

You have no idea how much

it means to Phoebe.

Yeah, I'm happy to help.

You know, not everyone

knows the secret spots

for the save the

roots tree farm.

(chuckles) Right.

Being here with you both really

brings back memories.

Really? Tell me one.

Okay.

Going Christmas tree shopping

with my parents

was one of my favorite memories.

We always did it on

Christmas Eve.

My dad would put me and my

sister up on his shoulders

so we could check out the

tops of the trees.

But my favorite part was when

we picked out our tree,

on our way home, we would always

stop at Rudy's Seafood Shack.

- I've never been.

- Really?

- Yeah.

- Oh, it's my favorite.

It's this little spot

just down the coast,

kinda near Calhoun's Cove.

I can just picture it.

It's decorated perfectly

for Christmas.

They have this giant Christmas

tree all the time.

Huge angel on top, and angels

were my mom's favorite.

Oh, and the weather

was just perfect.

You know that, when it's

really crisp and cold,

but it's, you know, not cold

enough that things are frozen?

Mhm.

(wistful sigh) Then we would

go inside and have chowder.

It was our little appetizer

before Christmas Eve dinner.

That's what my dad always said.

It's just my favorite

part of Christmas.

Do you still go to Rudy's

at Christmas?

Oh, no. I wish.

Things are a little bit less

traditional these days.

What about you? Do you

have any traditions?

Not Christmas tree shopping,

that's for sure.

My mom loved her

artificial tree.

Oh, that's where the artificial

tree comes from.

You know what? I never made

the connection before,

but yeah, I suppose it is.

(Bonnie chuckles)

She was a single mom, so it

was probably easier for her,

better economically.

Not sure really, but my brother

and I loved it all the same.

Hmm.

But butter shortbread cookies.

My mom made the best.

That was our tradition.

(Bonnie laughs)

Every year she'd let my

little brother sit up

on the counter, me standing

beside her,

whipping the batter,

licking the spoon after.

And then we'd roll out the

dough and cut the shapes

and he and I would sit in front

of the oven window and

watch them bake.

(Bonnie chuckles)

And that would be

our family gift

to teachers and family friends.

That's a really nice tradition.

Yeah. That's pretty cool.

I like that.

- Oh, gosh! (laughs)

- Hey!

I found a tree, guys.

Come and look.

(Patrick chuckles)

- (gasps) Oo!

- This the one?

- What do you think, Bonnie?

- Looks good.

All right, how about we pack

it up, head over and pay?

(Patrick groans)

150 big ones. (chuckles)

Lucky girl.

- You're the best dad ever.

- (Patrick chuckles)

Dad, look.

One of the Richardsons Christmas

Skate Date flyers.

That sounds fun, doesn't

it, Bonnie?

Oh, yes it does.

If I knew how to skate,

I would be so into that.

(Patrick chuckles)

Wait, you don't know

how to skate?

(Bonnie chuckles softly)

Well, Dad, you gotta teach her.

I could, if you wanted to learn.

No, no. Your dad is

not teaching me.

He's played hockey ever

since he was a kid.

He's a really good teacher.

I mean, not to toot my

own horn, but I am.

No, I'm not letting you

take up any of your

very precious time to teach

me to skate. That's...

Although actually, I was

meaning to ask you,

is there any way I could

steal you tomorrow?

Go to Marco's? I'm not

convinced that I am

the best personal wardrobe

shopper for you.

And I would love for you

to just come with me

to make sure I don't

waste your time

by picking out the

wrong thing again.

PHOEBE:

That sounds fun.

PATRICK:

Hey, I got an idea.

When you're done school,

we can meet at Marco's

and then we can all go

for a skate after?

Please?

Um... Sure, sure.

Yes!

- Oh!

- (Bonnie chuckles)

Okay, well, that wraps things

up for the Parker family.

The candy cane wrapped bag needs

to go priority mail

to New Jersey.

CORRINE:

Got it.

CORRINE:

Your dad?

Yeah, I'm just gonna

call him back.

You said that the last four

times he called. Answer it.

Hi, Dad.

- There you are.

- Yep, hi.

- How are ya, honey?

- I'm good.

BONNIE'S DAD:

I bet you're gettin' busy with

Christmas right around

the corner and all.

Yes, this is definitely

the time of year

my job is most appreciated.

Well, isn't that great?

Listen I...

I didn't hear back from you

about the email I sent.

Oh, yes, the email. I was

meaning to write you back.

BONNIE'S DAD:

So?

So...?

Well, will you stand for me

with your sister also?

(soft sigh) Dad, I'm really

happy that you're happy,

but I just, I don't think being

in your wedding is right for me.

Well, I'd appreciate it if

you gave it some thought.

Just wouldn't feel right

not having your blessing.

(Bonnie's dad sighs)

Bonnie, I know that look. You

know that marrying Kate

won't take away the

love I had for Mom.

I've just created more

space is all.

We all have to move

on with our lives.

It's what she wanted.

Uh, I, uh, (stammering)

can you...

I'm just, I'm getting

another call

from a client on the other line.

I'm gonna have to call you

back, okay? I love you.

Yeah, love you too, Bon.

(soft melancholy music)

(bright holiday music)

MARCO: Here we go.

Let's see, let's see.

Bello!

Well, what do you think?

BONNIE:

It's nice.

- PATRICK: But?

- Yeah, but nothing.

PHOEBE: Guys, I found the perfect

sweater for Christmas morning.

- (gasp) Oh my goodness. Cute!

- PATRICK: Oh my goodness.

And, look, they come

in different sizes.

You need to try one on.

This is awesome.

Bonnie, you have to

try one on too.

(Bonnie chuckles)

(light holiday music)

BONNIE:

Let's see now.

These are great.

They really are.

Wait, Bonnie, take a picture.

Oh. All righty.

Okay, silly faces everyone.

(Bonnie chuckles)

(camera clicks)

(laughs) So you're

gonna post that

on your social media

page, right?

Wait, I thought my

social media page

was too influency for you?

Now you want me to put a

picture of you on my page?

Well, if I'm to agree to

wear a sports coat,

then I'm gonna have you

equally embarrassed

with a picture like that

up on your account.

Did I just hear Patrick

Armstrong agree

to wearing a sports jacket?

I told you I thought

he liked it.

You're-Oh wait, uh...

this... one.

This one.

That's checkered.

It's navy with a

tan window pane.

- May I?

- Mhm.

- Ready?

- (Bonnie chuckles)

Oo, that looks nice, Dad.

See, you can wear this with

jeans so you're still in

your comfort zone, but you

look a little bit nicer.

PATRICK:

Well, I'm not an expert.

You had me a tan window pane.

- (Bonnie snorts)

- PATRICK: I'll get it.

Great.

And I will also get

these and that.

Wonderful.

(gentle music)

So, there's hockey skates

and figure skates.

I personally love to figure

skate, so you should try it.

- Okay.

- Super easy, so don't worry.

Oh, it's a reminder about your

singing lesson tonight.

Completely forgot.

You wanna skip it?

No, no, you can't skip singing.

Or you guys could just go alone,

grab a bite together after.

Sweetheart, we will do

this another night.

It's my fault. I didn't

remember.

But I remembered. I had my music

stuff right here with me.

See? I also asked Bernard

to pick me up

after singing to get some pizza.

Well, I should get going. You

guys don't wanna be late.

How's all this sound to you?

Sounds like we were just set up

by your nine year old daughter.

- Yep. Sure does.

- (Bonnie chuckles)

(light holiday music)

BONNIE: (laughs) I feel like a

child with you doing this for me.

(chuckles) Don't.

Every newbie to skating needs

someone who knows

what they're doing to tie

their skates for them.

Otherwise you could

sprain an ankle.

Oh, my high heels would

not like that.

- (Patrick chuckles)

- (Bonnie sighs) Okay.

- Careful.

- (Bonnie laughs)

Okay. Slowly.

Okay, okay.

- (Bonnie squeals)

- Okay, okay, okay, okay.

- Okay. Yeah.

- You good?

All right, so now just push

out like you're gliding.

There you go. That's it!

Whoa! (laughing)

(both laughing)

What is this place?

A friend of mine,

Mike Richardson,

he owns this little rink,

has his son's help flood it

and prepare it for skating,

and then...

Whoa!

(chuckles) Then he rents it

out for figure skating,

hockey practice and skate gates.

So, do you come here often?

(chuckles) With my

personal stylist?

- No.

- Personal gift shopper.

Whoa! Okay. Oo, a bench!

Let's do that!

Woo, thank you.

- (Bonnie laughs)

- (Patrick chuckles)

- Hot chocolate?

- How do you, what?

- I come prepared.

- That is impressive.

- (Patrick chuckles)

- (Bonnie laughs)

- Thank you.

- You're welcome.

So, I'm curious,

how did the great Bonnie Parker

become a personal shopper?

My mom was an interior designer

and I just... would spend hours

when I was a little girl

curled up on her green

vintage chaise lounge

watching her do mood

boards for clients.

And I don't know, I was

just fascinated

by the details she put into

selecting fabrics and colors

and furniture for her clients.

It was like,

if she just found the perfect

thing, it all came together.

The best part was when

she would be done,

she would do the big reveal

and then she'd take me by

and her clients would always

just be raving about her.

"Your mom is the interior

design whisperer.

"She has the perfect blend

of personality and decor."

But anyways, I think I just...

you know, created a job

that felt like hers.

I know I've given you a bit of a

hard time since first meeting,

but you are very good

at your job.

Dare I say, as good

as your mother.

You have no idea how nice

that is to hear.

It's the truth.

I mean, all my clients

love the gifts

you so thoughtfully

chose for them.

So much so that I even

landed a deal

because of your personal touch.

- Really? (laugh)

- Mhm, yeah.

A waterfront deal with

Harry Duffus Developments.

Wow, congratulations. (laughs)

Thank you.

And my daughter, I don't

think I've ever seen her

this fascinated with

someone before.

Well, that's because

I told her I'd help

get her Taylor Swift tickets.

(chuckles) She told me that.

Um...

We also kind of connected

because, um...

I shared with her that my mom

had recently passed away,

and she shared that her

mom had also passed.

She did.

Um. I'm sorry to hear that.

It was a long battle.

Cancer.

I needed to be by her side 24/7.

Nothing else mattered.

Of course.

That's why these gifts to the

clients are so important.

Because if it wasn't

for their support,

I wouldn't have a company

right now.

That's why I work so much.

Been playing catch up these

last few years.

FIONA: That was another

great lesson, Phoebe.

You really have come

along so well.

Thank you, Miss Appleby.

I'm hoping your dad's

on time tonight.

I was thinking we'd go to

the Christmas market.

I would just love

to treat you both

to my favorite Christmas

holiday bar.

That sounds awesome, but my

dad's not picking me up today.

- My cousin Bernard is.

- Oh, is he working late?

Nope, not working.

He's on a skate date.

- A skate date?

- With Bonnie Parker.

She's really nice, you'd like

her. I think he might

invite her to his work

Christmas party too.

- A Christmas party?

- Yeah.

You should go too, Miss Appleby.

My dad said they'll be singing

and dancing and yummy food.

You could sing "Silent Night"

with him.

He knows the harmony

to that really well.

Oh well, that does

sound enticing.

(phone chimes)

Oh, that's Bernard.

Merry Christmas.

You too.

Thank you for taking the

time to teach me this.

You're so busy.

Oh, thank you for leading us to

a root ball Christmas tree.

(Bonnie chuckles)

Hey, do you want to

come to my place after and

decorate it with Phoebe and I?

I...(laugh)...I would love to.

- Great!

- Yeah.

Okay. Why don't we finish off

with a figure skating axle

and then we'll head out?

I was joking.

Oh. (laughs)

Why don't we just

get you skating

on your own two feet again

for a little longer.

Oi, okay.

- Whoa.

- Oh!

- All right, remember, I gotcha.

- I'm so graceful.

And glide. There you

go. Very good.

(light music)

BONNIE:

Oh, it looks perfect.

PHOEBE: Sure does. I'm so happy you

came down to decorate it with us.

Well, any excuse to spend more

time with you, Phoebe.

I'm happy to.

PATRICK:

Okay, kiddo. It's gettin' late.

Why don't you head up, get your

P.J.s on and brush your teeth

then I'll be up to read

with you in a bit.

Okay. And if you wanna take

home some cookies, you can.

My dad always sneaks cookies

up to his room.

So if you want to, you can too.

Sweet Dreams, Bonnie.

Oh. (chuckles)

Goodnight, Phoebe.

- (Patrick chuckles)

- (Bonnie chuckles)

(Bonnie sighs happily)

I had a really good day, Bonnie.

Best day I've had

in a long time.

- Really?

- Yeah.

It's just nice to spend

time with someone who,

well, someone like you.

That didn't come out exactly

as I hoped, but...

I think you know what I mean.

- Maybe. (chuckles)

- (Patrick chuckles)

Would you have any

interest in coming

to our holiday party

this Saturday?

As you know, it's gonna

be somewhat fancy,

which I know you like.

(Bonnie chuckles)

Good food, music, dancing,

and maybe,

just maybe... an opportunity

to see me in my sports coat.

(gasps) You're gonna wear it?

Well, you'll just have

to come to find out.

Well, yes, yes. I would

love to. (laughs)

That's great. That's really,

really, really great.

I should go 'cause it's late.

(chuckles)

(nervous chuckles)

It's really, it's cold out.

(chuckles)

I think...

You have a sparkle right here.

You have cookie on your beard.

I do?

I don't know, maybe.

(chuckles)

(Bonnie congtinues chuckling)

But I should go 'cause...

- I'll see you at the party?

- Yes, definitely.

- Okay.

- Goodbye!

Uh. Night.

(gentle music)

(fire crackling)

(light music)

- Help, help, help, help.

- Oh, okay.

BONNIE: Do I go

classic and traditional

or step it up a notch

with this one?

SAM:

You really like him.

(chuckles) Yes. Kind of.

- (Sam gasps)

- I think he likes me too, but

I'm not sure if he's

just being nice.

He just makes me so nervous.

He's so handsome.

The other night I told him

that he had cookie crumbs

in his beard 'cause I just,

I could not deal.

(laughs) It makes sense.

You've been closed off

emotionally, Bonnie,

since mom died. He's opening

you up. It's cute.

It's stressful. What

if I let him in and

we try a relationship and

it doesn't work out?

What if it does?

(sighs) I don't know.

All I know is that I like

spending time with him.

And I like his daughter.

He is the complete

opposite of me,

but I kind of like that.

He challenges me and calls

me on my stuff.

You sound like dad,

who's found love.

Does it really not bother

you, Dad getting married?

All we should want

from this life

is to love and to be loved.

It doesn't take away from the

love that he had for mom.

Nobody should feel guilt

for being happy, Bonnie,

and that includes you.

So, when is the party?

It's Saturday at seven.

(gasp) Will you please

come with me?

Because I'm so nervous

I think I'm gonna

trip and fall and

break my ankle.

- Yes, of course!

- Thank you.

And as for the dresses,

whichever one makes

you feel best in,

and whichever one helps

you blend in.

Blend in, me? (laughs)

No, never.

Thank you!

Love you.

BERNARD: Mr. and Mrs. Ori, Mr. and Mrs.

Wenzel, the Whites,

Mr. and Mrs. Will, the Raineys,

the Russells, the Reardons,

the Parsons,

and of course Harry and

his wife all confirmed.

- It's gonna be quite the party.

- It is, indeed.

Oh, and I forgot to mention,

Fiona Appleby emailed me.

Seems Phoebe might have

mentioned the party.

She thought maybe she

missed an invite.

PATRICK:

So did you extend one?

- Hope that's all right.

- Yeah, of course.

Also add Bonnie Parker and her

sister Samantha to the list.

- You invited her?

- Mhm.

She's very pretty,

Uncle Patrick.

It's just an invite.

- Is it?

- Yes.

She's very pretty, but it's

nothing more than an invite.

- Well, if you ask me-

- I didn't.

But if you did, I'd say you

two make quite the couple.

Is that so?

You've changed since

meeting her.

You smile more, even when you

don't even realize you are.

Less stressed. There's a change

brewing, is all I'm saying.

Love advice from the guy who

doesn't even shave yet.

I'll have you know,

I could grow a heck

of a beard if I wanted to.

(chuckles) Okay.

Oh, and check this out.

"Patrick Armstrong,

best boss ever"?

"Boots with a shine."

They love the boots.

All right, come on. We gotta

get to the venue

and start setting

up for the party.

(upbeat holiday music)

(song plays) I'm so happy

that Santa's onhis way

Been waitin' all year

long long Christmas day

SAM: You look stunning.

Stop fussing.

BONNIE: No but maybe I should

have got the gold dress.

(Bonnie speaking indistinctly)

Bonnie, stop.

Come on, let's go find

a snack or something.

- (Bonnie laughs)

- (Sam chuckles)

- You made it!

- I made it.

You must be Patrick.

PATRICK: Samantha,

very nice to meet you.

- I've heard lovely things.

- As have I.

I'm gonna go grab a drink.

Bet you didn't think a jeans

and t-shirt kinda guy

could throw a party like this.

I must say I am impressed.

- You look absolutely beauti...

- Patrick?

Oh, Fiona. Hi.

- Ooo, you smell good.

- I do? Uh...

Cinnamon, I think.

I hope. (laughs)

I was helping with the baked

goods in the back and the...

Anyway, Fiona meet

Bonnie Parker.

FIONA:

Oh, very nice to meet you.

Uh, Fiona Appleby, the music

and skating teacher, right?

It's nice to meet you.

And you too.

If you'll excuse me, there's

a client I have to go

say hi to, but I will

be back in a bit.

- Of course.

- So yeah, enjoy yourself.

Have a drink. Have a

hor d'oeuvre. Have fun.

So, how long have you

known Patrick?

Oh, uh, not long.

He's a new friend.

- Oh, is that so?

- A new client, actually.

I'm his personal gift shopper.

Oh, that must be so helpful.

He certainly is busy. (chuckles)

(Bonnie chuckles)

How long have you known Patrick?

Well, I've been teaching

his daughter music

for a few years now.

And well, he and I,

it's been a really nice

slow progression

as one might expect

for a widower

who's on the dating scene again.

- Dating again?

- Yeah.

We have a date planned to

go to the Christmas market.

It's gonna be so fun.

Sure. (chuckles)

Anyway, thanks again for helping

with the shopping for Patrick.

An undertaking, I'm sure.

(chuckles) Yes.

Actually, have you booked your

tickets for Music on Ice?

Oh my goodness. Did you have

something to do with that?

- I did.

- Wow!

I've been so excited to go, but

I'm not sure if you know this,

but I actually volunteer down

at the women's shelter

and I met this wonderful mother.

She has a sweet little daughter.

So I gave her my tickets,

you know, so that she would

have something nice

to give her daughter on

Christmas morning.

You gave away your tickets?

The joy on her face was more

than gift enough for me.

And Patrick, if he knew how

bright those tickets

made someone's Christmas,

he would agree.

That was so thoughtful of you.

'Tis the season. Have a

lovely evening, Bonnie.

Everything okay?

Uh, yeah, yeah. Everything's,

everything's fine.

BOTH:

Cheers.

(soft music)

(calm holiday music)

BONNIE: I'm so glad your

cousin loved her gift.

I always like to hear

of a happy customer.

It was nice to see you.

SAM: You should be proud of yourself.

You know, not many people

are as good at your

job as you are.

I don't know about

that, but um...

we should probably go.

What has gotten into you?

You're acting not like your

usual confident self.

You should go and talk with him.

He just keeps looking over here.

No, he's just being a good host.

Yeah, a host who seems like

he wants to talk with you.

I think you're reading into it.

Oh, am I?

'Cause don't look now, but

look who's comin' over here.

BONNIE:

Oh my gosh, he is.

If he asks you to

dance, remember

one foot after the other.

Don't get nervous.

-Okay, shh, stop, go, go! -Have

fun, I'm gonna go schmooze.

- Hey, there you are. (chuckles)

- Here I am. (chuckles)

Barely chatted with

you all night.

- Enjoying the party?

- I am.

All your friends are very

lovely. Your clients as well.

I've actually bumped into

a few of my own.

- That's great!

- Before I forget,

I picked up a little something

special for Phoebe from you.

Thank you. Um.

Anything I need to know about

what I've selected for her?

It's just (pause) something

special

to give her strength when

she needs it. It's...

Yeah.

That does sound special.

Thank you, Bonnie.

(Downtown Christmas Eve -

Jenn Grant plays)

Any chance you might

like to dance?

Dance? Yes. Yes, I would

like that. (chuckles)

(Downtown Christmas Eve -

Jenn Grant plays)

Someday you will find me

Oh, I should tell you,

I bought some other things

for Phoebe as well,

and they're being gift wrapped

and they'll be delivered

to your house in an

undisclosed box.

We'll just put them

under the tree.

That's amazing.

- You're amazing.

- (Bonnie laughs)

(song continues)

So, any plans for Rudy's

this Christmas Eve?

Unfortunately, no.

We'll just be me and Sam.

Quiet day.

This jacket looks

very nice on you.

Oh, thanks to the pretty

lady who insisted I try it.

(Bonnie chuckles)

SONG:

And nobody knows just

Where we would go

Downtown on Christmas Eve

(music swells)

I can tell you

What I know is right

Something so strong

Under these holy lights

You're the one

Makes my heart

beat like a song

And I'm lovin' you now

forever on Christmas Eve

BERNARD: (throat clears) Excuse

me, can I get your attention?

Welcome, everyone. Welcome.

So the time of the

evening has come

to kick off our surprise

fun entertainment.

Patrick Armstrong's favorite,

Christmas karaoke.

- Oh no, he didn't.

- Oh yes, I did.

I thought karaoke

was your thing?

Used to be my thing.

Haven't done that in like

three years now.

You have got to get

up there and sing.

- Only if you come with me.

- (Bonnie laughs)

Now, I know my Uncle Patrick

doesn't want to,

but I think if we clap

and cheer loud enough

we might be able to

get him up here.

(audience applauding)

(audience cheering)

(Sam whooping)

Okay, okay, okay.

Come on, come sing with me.

- I just don't do singing.

- Everybody does singing.

(Bonnie laughs)

(cheering continues)

Remind me to send Santa a note

to make sure he puts you

on the naughty list

as I had no intention of

doing this tonight.

So, as many of you know,

I used to love a good

Christmas Carol.

It's been a few years now,

but because it's my new friend

Bonnie's first Christmas

karaoke, I thought,

tonight I'd give it

a go with her.

So let's have a warm

welcome for Bonnie.

We're gonna need it.

(upbeat music)

(cheering continues)

BONNIE & PATRICK: Dashing through the

snow! (Bonnie laughs while singing)

In a one horse open sleigh!

O'er the fields we go!

Laughing all the way!

Ha ha ha ha!

Bells on bob tails ring!

Making spirits bright!

What fun it is to

laugh and sing!

A sleighing song tonight!

Oh, jingle bells,

jingle bells!

Jingle all the way!

Oh, what fun it is to ride

in a one horse open sleigh!

(audience cheering)

(audience applauding)

- Encore?

- No! (laughs)

Let's hear it for

Bonnie Parker, everyone.

PATRICK:

Yeah!

(audience cheering)

(audience applauding)

Now, I have a special

surprise for everyone.

A little elf told me that

Patrick here just happens

to know the perfect harmony

for "Silent Night".

- Oh.

- (Silent Night starts)

So, without further ado.

FIONA:

Silent night

(Patrick joins in)

Holy night

All is calm

All is bright

Round yon Virgin

Mother and Child

Holy infant so

Tender and mild

Sleep in heavenly

Peace

Sleep in heavenly

Peace

(Silent Night plays softly)

(music continues)

PATRICK:

Hey! There you are.

Thought I saw you sneak out.

BONNIE: Yeah, I was

gonna send you an email.

I was just gonna head home.

Thank you, it's a

wonderful party.

- Everything okay?

- Yeah, yeah, I'm just tired.

Sure you're okay?

Yep, yep. I just misread you.

I thought we were getting along

a little bit better than

we actually did.

I think we get along

pretty well.

I mean, aside from the fact

that you push me outta

my comfort zone.

What's that mean?

I saw a post from one of my

employees with the boots

you got them from me.

Not a big deal,

but I don't like being mentioned

on social media.

(chuckles) Isn't what matters

that your employees

liked the boots?

Why are we even talking

about this?

No, I just, I knew it.

Knew what?

That you had an opinion

about me.

Well, of course I have an

opinion about you, Bonnie.

No, listen, listen.

It has been really great

getting to know you.

You're a really great guy and

you have an amazing daughter

who you should really

spend more time with.

What do you mean?

Yeah, you know, just get

her off social media.

You know, you say you

don't like it,

but it's kind of the

way of the world.

You should really just spend

more time guiding her

and you won't be disappointed.

Oh, and you know,

you and Fiona looked really

great up there.

She's a wonderful woman.

Merry Christmas. (chuckles)

I...

(engine rumbling)

(solemn music)

(music continues)

(gentle music)

(Bonnie sighs)

(music continues)

(keyboard keys clacking)

(light music)

Oh no, my necklace.

CORRINE:

Wow.

Thank you very much, and

Merry Christmas to you.

Last minute shop for a client?

Some personal shopping then?

Shopping makes me happy, okay?

Except you don't

look very happy.

SANTA: Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!

Ho ho ho!

Merry Christmas. Ho ho ho!

Morning.

Well, good morning.

You seem to have

some gifts there.

Kind of. (chuckles)

Well, just remember,

it's not presents

but our presence that matters

most for Christmas.

(ethereal music)

Merry Christmas, Bonnie Parker.

Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas!

(soft music)

SANTA'S VOICE:

"It's not presents,

our presence that matters

matters for Christmas."

(soft music)

(upbeat holiday music)

(energetic song) Fa la la la la!

Fa la la la la!

Fa la la la la la la la la!

Hey!

Deck the halls with

boughs of holly!

Fa la la la la la la la la!

Hey!

'Tis the season to be jolly!

Fa la la la la la la la la la!

Hey!

Don we now our gay apparel!

La la la la la la la la la!

Troll the ancient Yuletide

carol!

Fa la la la la la la la la!

(energetic instrumental)

Hey!

(Sam laughs)

(Bonnie laughs)

Fa la la la la! Deck the

halls! Fa la la la la!

Fa la la la la la la la!

Deck the halls!

Fa la la la la! Deck the

halls! Fa la la la la!

Fa la la la la la la la!

Deck the halls! (song ends)

SAM:

No more voids to fill.

(gentle music)

(soft music)

PATRICK:

Mmm, they smell good.

PHOEBE:

This is so much fun, Dad.

Thank you for doing

this with me.

Do you wanna open a Christmas

Eve Christmas gift?

Like we used to always do?

Yeah, yeah, I do.

All right, let me see here.

(gentle music)

Thank you, Dad. Thank

you so much.

You're welcome.

Here, lemme help you with that.

(music continues)

Just like Bonnie's golden angel.

Wait a minute.

I found this in the snow

the other night.

It has to be Bonnie's, Dad.

You should give it back to her.

I'm sure she's missing her.

Missing her. (chuckles) Yeah.

Dad, I know you like

Miss Appleby, but...

Whoa, hold on.

What do you mean when you

say I "like" Miss Appleby?

Her video of you two

singing together.

MISS APPLEBY IN RECORDING:

Silent night

Oh.

And I know I'm just a kid

and I don't know much.

- Seems you know plenty.

- But I just think, well...

I think Bonnie Parker makes you

smile really nicely, Dad.

I think she does, too.

And if I had a vote

in this matter,

I think she's a really great

fit for you and me.

She makes us better.

You know what?

I'd have to agree.

Okay, so two things.

One, you need to promise

no more going online without

my permission.

I should have been aware

of it long ago, but

my focus wasn't where

it should have been,

which is on you.

And two...

what do you say about

(whispering)...

(gentle music)

PATRICK:

Okay.

(fire crackling)

(gentle music)

SAM:

(stammering) Yes, absolutely.

- Right, right now. (chuckles)

- Who are you talking to?

- No one, just a client.

- On Christmas Eve?

I have to run one quick

errand for the firm

and then I'll be right back.

Right now?

- Just for a moment.

- Sam?

(Bonnie sighs)

(Sam giggles)

(soft music)

- Patrick.

- Hey.

What are you doing here?

Where's Phoebe?

Oh, she's outside

with your sister.

She's driving her to the bakery

to get a Christmas Eve dessert.

A Christmas Eve dessert?

- Mhm.

- What's going on?

Why don't you grab your coat

and I'll explain when

we get there.

Get where?

It's a surprise.

(gentle music)

(chuckles) Okay.

- Whoa! Can I take this off now?

- Careful, careful! One second.

- Can I take it off? Why?

- Not yet.

It's a surprise.

A surprise? What kind

of surprise?

(laughs) Are we there yet?

What's happening?

- Hold on, hold on.

- Can I stop? Oh.

Hello.

(gentle music)

You brought me to Rudy's?

Mhm. Yeah.

You think thoughtfully about

everyone all the time.

And that got me thinking,

who does thoughtful

things for you?

Sure, I like my hoodies,

but let's face it,

I needed a change.

I was stuck in the past,

set in my ways.

And then you and your shiny

red boots waltzed straight

into my life and became the

person to show me that.

And what's more, within moments

of meeting my daughter,

you even discovered

what she needed.

(gentle music)

- That's the angel I gave Phoebe.

- She already opened hers.

I found this one in the snow

outside the Christmas party.

(Bonnie gasps) I thought

it was lost forever!

You, on your own, are

a unique gift

that I'm so blessed to receive.

(Bonnie laughs)

And I'm sorry about the

misinterpretation

about me and Phoebe's

music teacher.

I should have been more aware,

less naive, and...

I promise a mix up like that

will never happen again.

I've been lacking depth and I

wasn't really aware of it,

but it took you, Patrick,

to help me fully comprehend

that I want to become the person

that I've always

known that I am,

but I just, I've been

hiding from.

I like you, Bonnie Parker,

a lot,

and while I don't know

what the future holds,

I do know that I would really

like you in mine.

And my daughter's.

Me too.

So, I was wondering if you,

you would like to put on

this exceptionally stylish

holiday sweater,

and join me inside to start

a new holiday tradition,

having a bowl of chowder before

returning to your house

and having Christmas dinner with

your sister and my daughter?

(Bonnie exhales)

I would love that. (chuckles)

Before we go though, why don't

we start one more new tradition?

(Downtown Christmas Eve - Jenn Grant

plays) Someday you will find me

(song continues)

I could get used to this

new tradition.

(song continues)

In your lovin' arms

so safe and warm

Downtown on Christmas Eve

(song continues)