Boyfriends of Christmas Past (2021)

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"Oh Frosty the Snowman!"
"White-White Christmas!"

"White Christmas!"

Okay. Is there a Christmas
song called,

"It's Beginning to Look
a Lot Like Snowballs?"

Awww...

It was "Jingle Bell Rock!"

I was drawing bells and rocks.

I can totally see that...

in an abstract art kind of way.

- We've got this, Nate!
- Yeah we do! Yeah we do!

Okay, if you guys get this
right, then you win.

- Great.
- But if you get it wrong,

you'll be tied with me and Todd.

Which means going
to a tie breaker round,

so no pressure.

Lauren.
So, no pressure.

Don't listen let them.
They're just trying

to psych you out. You just...

Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
Okay?

Yeah. Yeah. Become one
with the marker.

Okay. Category is...
"Christmas movie."

Time starts... now!

- Ah, "It's a Wonderful Life!"
- Yes!

- Really?
- Not again.

How is that possible?
We did it!

Seriously? That took you
guys like two seconds!

And that is why we are the...

Christmas...

Christmas - wait for it -

Game Night Champions

for the Third Year in a Row!

Wow, that's a very long
and specific thing

to put on a hat.
Losers get first dibs.

Oh. That's us.

Let me see.

Aw, so cute.
You know what?

I don't even want any of those
because victory tastes sweeter.

So, Miss Christmas
Game Night Champ,

how did your date with the
cute chef go the other night?

Oh, I had to cancel because
I've been super busy at work.

Suzi, fact check please.

I mean, things are pretty
slow during the Holidays.

I'm just sayin'.

Maybe it's been slow
in the art department,

but down the hall in marketing
we've been busy.

Okay. Well, did you
reschedule the date?

No, he wasn't really my type.

How is cute and cooks
for a living not your type?

He doesn't get my sense
of humor.

- Oh! That's a deal breaker.
- Right?

Major deal breaker.

He asked me
if I liked French food

and let's just say he wasn't
amused when I said escar-no.

Thank you.

See, that's why you're
my best friend.

It's because I totally
ba-guette you.

Nate Sagar, you had me
worried there for a sec.

I thought all your selfless
work at the community center

had ruined your
competitive edge.

No. I've already ordered
our championship hats

for next year.

So, how is work going?

It's good. It's good.

I-I can't believe I've been
running the place

for about a year now.

And you're about to cap
it off with an epic

Christmas Eve party for some
deserving foster kids.

Yeah. There's still a lot
of work left to do, but...

I mean, I'll get it done.

You know, this party is gonna
the hottest ticket in town.

I mean, tremendous music,

great atmosphere,
wonderful décor.

It's just a great reason
to get all dressed up.

So, I mean if you want,

I could let you be my plus one.

- Let me?
- Yes.

And then maybe afterwards,
we can go grab a drink.

Well, I never miss a chance
to wear a fancy dress.

Yeah.

Besides, we're always
each other's plus ones

when we're single.
Yes.

And I was going to crash
the party anyhow

so I could help out.

Good. I'm glad you'll be
there. Yeah.

And, and, you're gonna
help me decorate

the Christmas tree tomorrow
night? Right?

What did you say about free
pizza while we decorate?

Of course I am.

You're quiet all of a sudden.
What's up?

Lauren, there's something
I need to talk to you about.

Okay...

Pepperoni and pineapple
on pizza?

You know, that ain't happening.

What do you have against
pepperoni and pineapple?

What do you have against
taste buds?

Wow. I don't even know
what to say to that.

Everyone take a seat
please and let's get started.

Are you all familiar
with Granger Bakeware?

I'm pretty sure I've seen
some of their muffin tins

at my Dad's house.

Oh, I own this same bread pan.

Granger Bakeware is one of
the top selling bakeware brands

in the country.

However, this year they had
a loss in sales,

so they're looking to rebrand.

This is a huge account
and it's up for grabs,

and we're tossing our hat
into the ring.

When do they want
to hear pitches?

Next week, Christmas Eve.

I know.

I know. I know
it's a tight deadline,

but Granger wants to hit
the ground running

with a new firm
at the start of the year.

Bah humbug.
So much for the Holidays.

And since we're under
such a massive time crunch,

everybody's going to need
to submit

their own individual pitches

and the best pitch will be
presented to Granger.

And if you need any visual A*DS,

the art department
will help you out.

I was this close to coasting
through the Holidays.

Just think of it as
an internal bake off.

That was, that was intentional.

I-it's okay to laugh.

Everything you need
to know about Granger,

you will find in your binders.

- Okay.
- Great.

Ahhhh!

Why is the Granger Grinch
here to ruin Christmas?

Ugh, I know! Right.

Are you up for eating
your feelings

in the form of hand-crafted,
holiday truffles

I special-ordered from Vienna?

Do you even have to ask?

This peppermint truffle

is already taking me
to my happy place.

Oh, before I forget,

here are the Christmas card
designs I came up with

for Nate's party.

They're perfect!

Nate is going to love these.
Happy to help.

And thank you for having us
over last night.

I had so much fun
and not just because

Nate and I won Christmas
Game Night

for the third year in a row.
Okay.

Well, you guys make a good team.

And especially since you both
have the same sense of humor...

- Uh huh...
- I'm just saying,

you didn't want to go out
with the cute,

humorless chef
and Nate is hilarious.

You two always make each
other laugh.

That's because we're best
friends.

Well, I couldn't help but
notice that your best friend

couldn't take his eyes off
of you last night.

You're reading too much
into things.

And speaking of reading -
I should get back to this

so I can start baking up
some good ideas.

Ohhh...

Yeah, I shouldn't have said
that out loud.

sh**t, that's today.

Hi, sorry I'm late.
I got held up at work,

but you have me for the rest
of my lunch hour.

Hey, thank you and I can use
all the help I can get.

You look a little lost.

There are like different
lighting options

and I have no idea
where to start.

You see, this is why
I am a social worker

and not a party planner.

I just wanted to make this
Christmas tree perfect

for these kids.

Okay. Uh, I would go
with clear lights

because it'll make
the ornaments pop more.

That's a good point.

See, that never would've
occurred to me.

Oh, before I forget,

Suzi showed me the
Christmas card designs

and they look great.

Each kid is getting their
own personalized card.

And they'll be here in time
for the party?

- Absolutely.
- Aww... that's awesome.

You're the best.

Thanks, but Suzi did
all the work.

Although, I suppose my feedback,

like make that font smaller,
made all the difference.

Hey listen, a twenty-point
Helvetica font

has been known to ruin
many a Christmas card.

Are we really making
font jokes?

Yeah, you know,
I think we passed

the dork threshold
a long time ago.

We totally did.

So, are you ready for
the toy drive tomorrow?

Oh, getting there.

Luckily, I have a terrific
group of teen volunteers

helping me out.

It's so nice seeing
the younger generation

wanting to give back.

Did you just say
"younger generation"

like we're senior citizens
or something?

We're right on the cusp
of retirement.

Early bird specials.

Oh, ah, speaking of dinner,

I went ahead and decided to
commit a crime against pizza

and ordered it the way
that you like it.

And I also got us a bottle
of your favorite pinot.

Um, should we really be
drinking wine around the teens?

No, yeah, no, they,
they won't be there.

It'll just be us.

You okay?

Yeah, I,

I was just thinking about work,

which suddenly got busy today.

Ah, we have this new client
that we're trying to land

and I'm under all this pressure
to deliver

this amazing pitch.

It's due in a few days.

So, I really should be
working on it after work,

but I have plans with my Dad
and then with you...

Yeah, it's all good.
It's all good.

You don't have to ah... come to
the community center tonight.

I'm sorry. If it weren't
for the pitch...

No, don't worry.

I just don't want you to be
stressed at work.

I promise I'll be at the toy
drive tomorrow night.

You better bring
the best toy ever.

Oh, trust me,
I've got it covered.

I smell delicious things
coming out of the kitchen.

Hmm. Yong is cooking
your favorites -

gimbap and bulgogi.

- She is?
- Mm-hmm.

But we didn't have
dinner plans tonight.

We do now.

Yong must've have been
cooking all day.

Did you help at all?

Agh... you know the pact
when it comes to meals -

Yong does the cooking.
I do the dishes.

That's the secret
to our happy marriage

and digestive systems.

Lauren You definitely passed
your lack of culinary skills

down to me.

So, you talk
to your Mom lately?

Yeah, um...

she called me last week
on her way

to her hiking retreat
in Machu Picchu.

I think she'll be gone
for a month.

After that,
she's off to New Zealand.

Hmm. That sounds like her.

Yeah, you know how she is -

never in one place for too long

and always off to next
adventure.

Ah, the tree looks beautiful!

Thanks to me.

Luckily, I was able to pick up
some of Lauren's slack.

I know what you're doing.

You're angling for extra gimbap.

Never.

Don't worry, this is why
I always make extra -

to keep the peace.

Yong, everything
is so delicious.

Compliments will always
get you a plate

of leftovers to take home.
Yes.

So, is Nate going to be
joining us this year

for our Christmas
potluck dinner?

Yep, he'll be here.

And since I don't want
to ruin Christmas dinner

with my terrible cooking,

I'm bringing a case of soju
like I always do.

By the way,

thank you for always making
Nate feel welcome

during the Holidays.
Of course.

He always has an open
invitation.

My heart goes out to Nate.

I can only imagine how hard it
was for him growing up

in the foster care system.

Hm, that's why he became
a social worker -

so he could help other foster
kids like him.

And now that he's running
the community center,

he's determined to give
those kids

the kind of Christmas
he never had.

Still, no one should go
through life without a family.

But we're happy to have
him be a part of ours.

I know he appreciates that.

You know, you're really lucky
to have someone like Nate

in your life.
Yes, Appa,

I know I'm lucky to have a
friend like Nate in my life.

I saw that.

I wanted you to.

Speak to me, muffin tin.

What will make people
want to buy you?

Hey Nate, how's it going?

Ah, pretty good I think.

I just hung the last ornament.
Do you wanna see?

I'm sorry I couldn't be there
to help you.

No. Don't, don't be.

Ah... it looks pretty good
I think.

Wow, it looks fantastic!

See, you didn't need me there
at all.

Yeah, yeah,

I guess you were right.

Um, how is the rest of
the pitch coming along?

Ugh, it hasn't been easy.
You know me,

I don't know anything about
baking or bakeware.

I use my oven to heat up
takeout.

Well, technically
that is a skill.

I definitely have a long night
of work ahead of me.

Yeah. I figured that
might be the case.

And so I sent you a little
moral support.

What do you mean?

Okay, talk about perfect timing.

Hold on a sec.

- Hi.
- Merry Christmas!

Thanks.

Mmm.

Well, did it arrive okay?

You remembered my favorite
Christmas treats -

gingerbread and hot chocolate!
- How could I forget that?

Honestly, that's what got us
through winter finals.

All right. I'm going to let you
get back to work

and I'll see you tomorrow night.

See you then. Bye.

Dude, I love gingerbread!

Whoa! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Hey, whoa!

Hey, hey, that's not cool.

Who are you?
How did you get in here?

Lauren, chill, it's all good.

Wait, how do you know my name?

- You don't recognize me?
- That would be a no,

stranger with a skateboard.
Fine.

Well, I'll give you a few hints.

Lake Forest High School,

Algebra class...

Winter Formal...

Tyler Mirsky?

No way!

Yeah. Well, I'm glad you
remembered me.

I guess people never forget
their first boyfriend.

How exactly are you here
right now?

The details aren't important.

Look, I know this must be like
a late night shocker for you,

but it's good to see you.
It's been a while.

A while?

I haven't seen you since
we teenagers,

which you apparently still are!

How is that possible?
Why haven't you aged?

Well, since we haven't seen
each other since high school,

it would make sense
that you see me

how you last remembered me.

Sure, that makes sense...

except that it doesn't!

Hey, try to not to overthink
things. It is what it is.

You're right.

I um, should just accept
the fact that ah,

my high school boyfriend

has somehow magically
appeared in my apartment

in the middle of the night.
Exactly.

I must be having some sort
of gingerbread

eating induced dream.
That's a thing, right?

Nice Christmas tree
by the way.

Reminds of the time we went
to our Winter Formal together.

Remember how I got you
that poinsettia corsage?

Uh, sure.

And then how you dumped me
at the end of the night?

How about we just fast
forward to the part

where you tell me
what you're doing here?

Right. Well, as your very
first boyfriend

and definitely the coolest,

I felt that I should help
you out.

Help me with what?

Stuff related
to your dating life.

Seriously?

You're here to talk to me
about my dating life?

Look, I'm not gonna be the one

to break things down with you,
I'm only .

But I will give you a heads up
that before Christmas Eve,

you'll be visited by
three more ex-boyfriends...

Wait, more ex-boyfriends
are coming here?

Like who? I mean,

I don't know if I'm okay
with that.

As I was saying,

you'll be visited by three more
ex-boyfriends...

who will...

Will what?

I'm kind of on the edge
of my seat here.

Um... give me a sec, sorry.

I'm so glad I texted this
to myself.

I knew I'd never be able to
remember the whole thing.

"Who will help you see
a pattern of behavior

in your past relationships."

Whoa, that sounds pretty
intense.

Pattern of behavior?

Yeah, so you can change your
ways before it's too late.

- Too late for what?
- You'll find out soon enough.

Wait. When exactly?

Tomorrow night?
The night after?

Answer me, Tyler!

I had the craziest
dream last night.

Oh?

I dreamt that my high school
boyfriend, Tyler,

came to visit me,

but the dream seemed so real
that it freaked me out.

He even ate some of the
gingerbread you sent me.

No, that nerve of this guy!

I haven't thought
about Tyler in years,

so why was I dreaming about him?

Well, I mean, it could've
just been a random dream

that meant nothing.
Sure.

Or... maybe you miss being
in a relationship.

What made you think that?

Well, I mean, it's,
it's been a few years

since you were with Logan.

Well, what about you?

When are you going
to start dating again?

It's been over a year since
you and Ama broke up.

Yeah, I know, I just...

I've put dating on hold

just while I set up
the community center and...

And now it's finally open.
What are you waiting for?

Nothing, I guess.

To be fair, I love what I do,

but I don't want my whole
life to be about work.

Then you need to start putting
yourself out there again

so you can meet
the right person.

Yeah.

By the way, my Dad was asking

if you're still coming over
on Christmas.

Yeah, definitely.

You know I love the legendary,

Kim family Christmas
potluck dinner.

Do you know what
you're bringing?

- Yeah, a case of soju.
- Don't you dare,

unless you want me
to cook something

that you'll actually
have to eat.

Yeah, on second thought,
the soju is all you.

Mm-hmm.

Okay Tyler, let's see
what you've been up to.

Okay, Tyler,

you're definitely all grown up
and not frozen in time

and breaking into my apartment
to deliver cryptic messages

in the middle of the night.

Good to know.

- Who are you talking to?
- Hi. I was just...

Nothing.

Um, what's going on?

Ah, I just wanted
to check in and see

If you needed any artwork
to go with your pitch.

Thanks, that would be great
if I had, you know,

an actual pitch.

Or even a nugget
of an idea for one.

Don't be so hard on yourself.

You still have plenty of time

to come up with something
brilliant.

How are you doing? Are you
ready for the Holidays?

Not at all. Aaron and I
finally convinced his parents

to come here for Christmas
this year

and I am starting to regret it.
Why?

Because they have incredibly
high standards for Christmas.

Their house
is like Santa's Village

meets Martha Stewart.

Your house is totally festive
and beautiful.

Thank you,
but not like theirs.

Maybe I'll get them
some lavish Christmas gifts.

Always an option.

Speaking of gifts...

can I give you this to bring
to the toy drive?

Aaron and I can't make it
tonight.

We have his Holiday office
Christmas party.

- Sure. No problem.
- Thank you.

Please tell Nate I said hi

and sorry we couldn't be there.
I will.

Don't worry; you're going to
come up with something amazing.

Max, all right, pro effort.
Thanks.

I think my corners
are more precise.

Wow, Max.
I think she's challenging you

to a rap battle. You guys know
how a rap battle would go?

- What is happening?
- Oh oh!

You guys thought I meant...
wrap battle.

Now that would be corny.

Hey there.

Oh Laur'!
I'm so glad to see you.

- Uh, this place looks amazing!
- Right? Thank you.

- And that's quite the haul.
- I know, right?

I, I'm just... I'm blown away
by everyone's generosity.

Just way more
than I was expecting.

By the way, this is
from Suzi and Aaron.

- Thank you.
- This guy is from me.

I know he's probably too big
to wrap,

but I couldn't resist.
It's perfect.

It's perfect. Thank you.

Um, you know what?

Why don't you grab a seat
at that table

and start wrapping and
I'll be with you in a second.

- Sure. Here.
- Perfect.

Yeah. Thank you.
Switch back.

Ah... hi.

Can I help you?

Hi, I just wanted
to drop off this toy.

Oh great.
I can take that.

I'm Nate, by the way.
Lily.

I'm guessing you work here.

Yes, I do and once I get some
more funding,

I'll finally be able to hire
a few people to help me out.

But until then,

yes I am just relying on
the generosity of volunteers.

Well, I think that this
community center

is just what this city needed.

I'd love to get involved
somehow.

Okay. Well, if you're free
Friday night,

we're decorating the town square

for our Winter Wonderland
fundraiser.

All the proceeds are going
to a party we're throwing here

on Christmas Eve for some
local ah, foster kids.

- Sure, I'd love to help,
- Great.

But only if I get one
of those awesome hats.

Yes!
Right.

Well, seems like a fair
trade for some free labor.

Ahem.

How do I look?
Great.

I mean, that hat looks great
on anyone.

It was great to meet you, Nate.

I'll ah, see you Friday night.

Yeah. See you then.

Who were you just talking to?

Oh, that was Lily.

Don't be jealous.
What?

Why would I be jealous?

I promise your toy is
definitely better than hers.

- I wasn't worried.
- Oh. Oh, okay.

Can you hand me
that gold ribbon?

That one?
Hmm.

Hey, Nate!
Come check this out!

Okay.
I'll be right there.

You want to come say hi
to the kids?

Sure, I would love to.

Okay, what's up?

I made the snowflakes.
Top that, Max.

- That looks so beautiful.
- Thank you.

Ah, Lauren, these are my
amazing Christmas elves.

And everyone, this is
my friend, Lauren.

Hi. Hey.

Ohhh, Lauren.

She's your girlfriend, right?

- What? No!
- No, no. No.

- Not at all!
- Not at all. Um...

Where'd you get that idea?

Because you talk
about her all the time.

Um, well, you guys talk
about fro-yo all the time,

and you're not, you're not
dating fro-yo, right?

That's what friends do,
they talk about each other.

Exactly.

Tyler?

No. That's Daniel.

He skateboards.

- How's it going?
- Amazing.

No one else should even bother
submitting a pitch

because I came up with
something pretty amazing.

- Really?
- Yeah, it's right here.

Where did
my mind blowing idea go?

But it was so good.

I got nothing.

Don't worry; you always work
well under pressure.

Not this time.
I can't relate to this.

Baking just isn't my thing.
Lauren!

Which is the mindset of a lot
of potential customers.

Oh, exactly.

Figuring out how to make
this product appeal

to a wide base is the key
to this pitch. Right?

- I completely agree.
- Great.

I can't wait to see
what you come up with.

Me, too.

Okay, then. I refuse
to leave my office

until I come up
with something great.

No, that is the worst
thing you can do.

Whenever I have a creative
block,

I give myself a break from
whatever I'm working on

and that gives me
a lot of clarity.

Does that really work for you?

Absolutely.

Sometimes an idea comes to you
when you least expect it.

Hm. Want to grab lunch?

I wish I could.

I have to leave early and help
Aaron set up these life-size,

German nutcrackers
we found online.

Are you trying to impress
your in laws or scare them?

I know, right?

So, how's work going?

This pretty much sums it up

since it's been an entire day
of coffee,

brainstorm, repeat.
And I still have nothing.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Is there anything
I can do to help?

Share a Christmas kringle
with me

so I'm not eating my feelings
by myself?

Oh, I think I can manage that.

One kringle please.

Okay. Here we go.
All right.

- First...
- Oh, you want to take a photo?

- Of course.
- All right.

Here. You're just using me
for my long arms.

- This looks so good.
- Oh man, like crazy.

I can't wait.

Oh!

Oh my god,

it's been so obvious
this entire time.

What has?

Coffee, brainstorm, repeat...

I think I finally just had a
breakthrough with my pitch!

Oh wait.

- That's amazing.
- Yeah. Hold on a second.

Um...

Bake, eat, repeat.

I'm so relieved that

I finally have an idea
that might actually be good.

I mean, I wasn't worried.

And once your boss picks
your pitch

and you go and you win
that account,

I am taking you to Mariano's.

I appreciate the vote
of confidence

and the promise of a free meal,

but isn't Mariano's
like super romantic?

I think Suzi and Aaron went
there for their anniversary.

Oh... I didn't, I didn't know
it was romantic.

Nah, I just suggested it
because... um,

they have like a really,

a world famous lasagna.

And it's like last meal worthy.

You know, I don't...

I'm not a lasagna person.
But um...

burger and fries,

I'll take that any day
of the week.

Yes. You get whatever you
want. It's totally up to you.

What if my pitch bombs?

If your pitch bombs,
we have boxed wine.

Cool. As long as
I get my own box.

Wow. I thought you
were going,

would have gone a different
way with that.

Did I leave the TV on?

- Hey, Lauren.
- Jake?

Ow! What was that for?

Just checking to see
if you're real.

Oh my gosh.

Oh, this is actually happening.

I haven't seen you since...
College.

- Right...
- Yeah.

Which is why you look so young.
Exactly.

What are you doing here?

Well, that's what
I'm about to show you.

Follow me.

- Follow you?
- Mm-hmm.

Where?

What just happened?

Where are we?

You don't recognize
this place?

The campus library?

Yep. Junior year.

Let me get this straight.

Are you saying we just
traveled back in time

to our junior year of college?

Well, if you really
want your mind blown,

look over there.

How is that even possible?

I look so young.

Remind me to never get bangs
again though.

We had been dating
for about a month,

and I was meeting you
for a study session.

- Hey.
- Hi.

What's in there?

Homemade Christmas cookies.

My Mom loves Christmas and sent
me this giant care package.

She even buys our family
matching Christmas sweaters

every year.

What about your Mom?

Does she have any wacky
Christmas traditions?

Um, she's not really
that kind of Mom...

never has been.
Oh.

What kind of Mom is she?

It's really not worth
getting into.

Hey, it's okay,

we don't have to talk about it.

How about we start our own
Christmas tradition?

Like what?

Like eating Christmas cookies
for dinner?

Wait. Where are we now?

It's a year later.

Why are we outside
of the library now?

Well, It's our senior year

and I was playing you a song
I had been working

on for my music composition
final.

Look over there.

Jake, that was so amazing!

Thank you.

But I think to really sell
the song,

I need to wear something
that screams Christmas.

Oh don't you laugh,
don't you laugh,

because I've got one for you,
too, okay.

Merry Christmas from my Mother.

Mm-hmm.

That's so nice of her...
I think.

Well, I mean, she insisted
on sending it to you.

She already considers you
to be a part of the family.

Whoops,
I shouldn't have said that.

No, um...

don't forget to thank her for me

when you see her over winter
break.

Actually, what if you thanked
her in person?

Which you could do
if you came home with me

for Christmas this year.

I... don't you think
it's too soon for that?

No, I mean, we've been
dating for over a year now

and I'm ready for us
to spend Christmas together.

I, I'm sorry, Jake,
but I don't know if I am.

Lauren,

I love you and I want you
to meet my family.

Wait, you... what?

Wow! Um... really?

Not exactly what you want
to hear when you say I love you

to your girlfriend.

I care about you, Jake,

but I'm not ready for the I word

or to go home with you
for Christmas.

I don't get it.
Why are you pushing me away?

I'm not.

I just have a lot on my plate.

We're graduating next semester,

and I need to start applying
for marketing jobs and...

uh...

I think we should break up.

What?

Wha?
I should go.

Ah, Lauren, wait.

Uh...

I'm sorry.
Lauren! Lauren!

Watching that that still
hurts.

Did you really want to break up

because you had a lot
on your plate?

Why are you asking me that?

I don't know, because it...

it kind of seemed
like a made up excuse.

- It wasn't.
- Hm.

Can we please go now?

I have one more thing
to show you.

Is this my old dorm?

- Laur'...
- Hi, Nate.

I thought you could use some
cheering up.

A little ah,
late-night study snack.

Gingerbread,

hot chocolate!
Thank you!

I'm so lucky to have
a best friend like you.

Yeah well, I'm pretty great.

You okay?
Eh, I guess.

It's been hard to focus on
finals after the whole breakup.

I can't wait for this semester
to be over.

I'm so excited for winter break

and spending some time
at home with my Dad.

Yeah.

Any chance you're going
to see your Mom too?

Hm. No.
You know how she is -

Holidays aren't really
her thing.

Probably for the best,

considering that she left me
and my Dad

right before Christmas.

Right. Right. Sorry, I...

I shouldn't have asked.

Oh, it's fine.

Besides, my Dad is amazing,

and he goes all out
for Christmas.

Yeah. He's a fun guy.

You know, when he came
for Parent's Week,

he told me he would buy me
a shot of soju

on my twenty-first birthday.

That totally sounds
like my Dad.

Hey, are you still
going to Michigan

with your roommate's family
for Christmas?

Actually, I'm,
I'm just gonna...

ah, stay here on campus.

Their guest list keeps growing

and I think
it's gonna be cramped.

You can't spend Christmas
here alone.

Come home with me!
Thanks, but no.

I-I don't want to impose.
You're not!

Trust me, you haven't truly
experienced the Holidays

until you've attended
a legendary,

Kim family Christmas potluck.

Well, I guess
if it's legendary,

then I don't wanna pass that up?

Huh, interesting.

What do you mean?

Well, when I asked you
about your Mom,

you totally shut me out.
No, I didn't.

Besides, this is different.
Nate's my best friend.

Mm-hmm.

After the Tyler dream
I thought...

this is random,
but not a big deal.

But two ex-boyfriend dreams
in a row

is starting to freak me out.

- They're just dreams.
- I guess.

Did you like Jake?

What did you think
about us as a couple?

Uh... yeah, I don't really
remember,

it was so long ago.

I mean, I thought
he was a good guy,

uh, you two seemed
happy together.

Do you think I made a mistake
breaking up with him?

Yeah. I, I, I have no idea.

I think I'm not really
the right guy to ask.

C'mon, I know you have
an opinion.

I guess it always seemed
like you were holding back

in the relationship.
How so?

Why are you questioning
breaking up with Jake

after all these years?

I'm not. I guess...

I'm just weirded out
by the dream.

I have to admit, I kind of
looked him up this morning.

Oh, kind of or
full-on cyberstalking?

Just a harmless little search.

Just a harmless...
Okay, and?

He's doing great.

He's engaged,
living in New York,

working on his music.
That's great.

Oh, you know what?
I gotta go to work.

Um, so I'll see you tonight.

What's tonight?

Really? The ah, we're
decorating the town square,

for Winter Wonderland.

You, you didn't forget, did you?

Of course not.
It's on my calendar.

Just for that, I'm putting
you on clean-up duty.

Good.

Now I just need your help
with some artwork.

Mm-hmm.

What do you think
of Bake. Eat. Repeat.

- Oh no, you hate it.
- Actually, I love it.

Then why the face?

Because someone else already
submitted that same idea

to the art department
last night.

Seriously?

I'm afraid so.
I'm sorry.

Okay, I'm not going to panic.

The pitch is due in a few days

and I'm back to square one.

But I'll just come up
with something else,

even though it took me forever
to come up with this idea.

Definitely not panicking.

Okay. You kind of seem like
you're panicking.

Oh, that's because
I totally am.

I just need to figure out

how to get into the minds
of people who bake

since those are the same people
who buy bakeware.

That makes sense.

It's so obvious! Why didn't
I think of this earlier?

I know exactly where
I need to go.

Yong, you're my baking guru.

Thank you so much
for helping me out.

My pleasure.

- What did you make?
- Bundt cakes,

but with a Korean twist.

I used sweet rice flour
and sweet, red bean paste.

I swear, sweet, red bean paste

is like Nutella for Koreans.

Pretty much.

Can I ask you why you love
baking so much?

Hmm. My Mother taught me
how to bake

and it was a wonderful way
for us to spend time together.

I always loved baking with her,

especially at Christmas.

I wish I had Christmas
traditions

and memories like that
with my Mom.

You never baked with her?

No, um, baking wasn't really
her thing

and I guess Christmas wasn't
either since,

well... you know.

Aw. It's a shame to associate
Christmas

with such a painful memory.

It's fine.

I'm just glad that my Dad was
lucky enough to find you.

You two are perfect
for each other.

And what about you?

Anyone special in your life?

Not at the moment.

Are you at least open
to the idea?

Hi. I thought a little
Christmas music might be nice.

Hi, Appa. How convenient
of you to show up

right when the Bundt cakes
are ready to eat.

Well, I'm just here to help
clean up the kitchen.

Oh, you missed a spot.

Oops, now I touched it,

I guess I'm going
to have to eat it.

Oh! Oh, no. What a mess.

Oh, come to Appa.

(Jazz "We Wish You

Three, two, one...

Wooo! Yeah!

Woo-hoo!

We did it!
Thank you all so much

and I'll see you tomorrow night.

We did it!
We did it!

We did it.

Big dog! Great work.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Hey.
Hey.

Um, this was so much fun.

Thanks for letting me
be a part of it.

No, are you kidding?
I should be thanking you.

We could not have pulled
this off

without amazing volunteers
like you.

And fingers crossed

we make our fundraising goal
tomorrow night.

After the Holidays, um,

I would really love to hear
more about your plans

for the community center.

Maybe we could even meet
for coffee.

Coffee sounds good.

We'll talk after the Holidays
and we'll set something up.

Sure, just let me know.

Oh, here's my number.

Good night.

Wow, look who has a date.

It's not a date.
It's coffee.

Coffee date.

I think you're
reading too much into this.

I know flirting when I see it
and trust me,

she was flirting with you.

Why should take her out to
dinner instead of coffee?

Oh, you should take her
to Mariano's!

Why do you care

whether it's a date or not or...

where we go?

I don't care.

I-I mean, I care about you
but...

I just want to see you happy.

Yeah.

I really need to sleep,

so no crazy ex-boyfriend
dreams tonight.

If this is another ex-boyfriend

visiting me in the middle
of the night,

let's reschedule!

Henry?

Hey, Lauren.

Why are my ex-boyfriends
haunting me before Christmas?

What's up with the sleigh bells?

It's an app I downloaded.

I thought it was a more
soothing way to wake you up

instead of this...

Okay, okay! Turn it off!

I get it!

Thank you.

So, what do you think about
doing the cliff notes version

of this visit?

Like skip the whole traveling
through time part

and you just tell me
what I need to know.

Yeah, it doesn't quite work
that way.

After you.

Any idea where we are now?

Well, this place
was clearly designed

by a very talented architect
with a love

for minimalism and mid-century
modern furniture -

so I guess we're
in your apartment.

This was our second Christmas
as a couple

and the first dinner party

we ever hosted together
for our friends.

It was also the first
and last time

you ever let me in your kitchen.

Yeah.

You know what other firsts
this night reminds me of?

You were my first boyfriend
after college.

I was working my first
marketing job.

And...

this was the first time I
started feeling like an adult.

For me,
this was the first time

I thought you could be the one.

I'll get it.

You okay?
Yes.

You know, I was thinking...

I could easily redesign
my bedroom closet

to be twice as big.
Why?

Are you planning on going
on a massive shopping spree?

No, but I figured the extra
space would be good...

if you wanted to move in
with me.

- Ah...
- Just think about it.

Hi! Come in!
Good to see you, Divya.

You, too.
Thanks for having us.

- Yeah. Sure.
- For you and Henry.

Merry Christmas.
Thanks.

I'm going to go take this
to the kitchen.

- Okay.
- I'll go with you.

I wanna ask Henry about
renovating my bathroom.

I think I'll tag along
to make sure

his tips are budget friendly.

Um, do you wanna go put
that under the tree?

Yeah.

Everything okay?

Uh, Henry just asked me

to move in with him.

Oh!

Is that a good thing
or a bad thing?

It's too soon.

I guess you didn't need
time to think about things.

I was in shock.

We were doing fine
and then all of a sudden

you sprung this huge
question on me.

You made it sound like the
thought of moving in with me

was this terrible thing.

It wasn't,
but I didn't understand

why you were trying
to rush things.

And I didn't understand
why you were so afraid

to take the next step.
I mean, who wouldn't be?

It was a huge step.

Awww, I love this place!

I haven't been ice skating
in forever.

I brought you here a few days
after our dinner party.

There we are.

Have you given any thought
to what I asked you

the other night?
Yeah, I did.

And?

I'm sorry, Henry,

but I'm not ready to move in
with you yet.

Then when?

- I don't know.
- In a year?

Two years?
I have no idea.

Why do we need to be
on a specific timeline?

We don't, but I love you,

and I'm excited to plan
our future together.

But I'm not sure I see
a future with you.

- Wow.
- I'm sorry.

I'm just trying to be honest.

Are you?

Uh, what is that supposed
to mean?

It means I think
you're running away

from this relationship.
I'm not.

But I'm gonna skate away,

which technically
isn't running away,

I know you meant running away
in a figurative sense, but...

Agh!

Ouch.

Yeah, that definitely hurt.

I was talking
about the break-up,

which came out of nowhere.

It seemed like we had zero
problems in our relationship

until I was ready
to take the next step.

I think ah,

you pressuring me
to live with you

before I was ready qualified
as a problem.

Somehow you saying that
doesn't surprise me.

And neither did this.

Hey, Nate.

Are you free to talk?

What? I was upset
and needed someone to talk to.

You could've called
any other friend,

you chose Nate.

I think you're kind of missing
the whole point here.

I'm not sure what
you're talking about.

I know.
And unfortunately,

you don't have much time
to figure it out.

Yep, sleigh bells
are definitely better.

To be honest,

I was definitely surprised
when you broke up with Henry.

You two were a terrific couple.

Henry and I had our issues.

I feel like the main issue
was that you freaked out

when he asked you to move in
with him.

I didn't freak out.
It was too soon.

Okay.

You think these gingerbread
houses

will pass the in-law test?
I hope so.

Aaron and I just have to find
a way to cram Christmas

into every corner of this house.

Oh, I feel that you've
managed to do that already.

Just ask your two, new,
strapping bodyguards.

They're seriously giving me
Mona Lisa vibes.

It's like their eyes are
constantly following me.

I know.

It's interesting that
you've been having dreams

about your ex-boyfriends lately.

Sometimes our dreams are trying
to tell us something.

What do you think my dreams
are trying to tell me?

That perhaps, you have
a problem with commitment.

That's not true. I...

I've been in plenty of
committed relationships.

That have always come
to an end.

And in all of those
relationships,

you were the dumper
and not the dumpee.

You've broken a lot of hearts.

That's not fair.

I'm just trying to be honest.

Look, sometimes I worry
about you.

You haven't had another
relationship since Logan.

I'm fine. I just haven't met
the right person yet.

Or, maybe you have, but you
just haven't realized it yet.

Perhaps he's someone who makes
up the other half

of a winning Christmas Game
Night team? Hm?

Seriously?
Haven't you ever considered

even the possibility
of dating Nate?

I mean, it's pretty obvious
how he feels about you.

So all you have to do is take
him out of the friend zone.

I can't.

He's my best friend.
I could never risk hurting him.

But he's perfect for you.

Hardly...

we have too many differences.

For starters,
he's not a morning person.

Most people aren't.

He has terrible taste
in movies.

It's funny...

you haven't actually denied
having feelings for Nate.

You know what?

I think my gingerbread house
could use a few more of these.

- Merry Christmas.
- Let me help you with that.

- Thanks, Appa.
- Thank you.

- Mmm.
- Mmm.

That taste like Christmas.

- Hi.
- Well, well, well,

look who's here.

We're heading to
the photo booth. Come join us.

Sure, only if my Dad promises
not to hog the camera.

I can't help it
if I'm naturally photogenic.

The camera is just drawn to
impeccable bone structure.

Appa!

- Nate! Come join us!
- Okay. Bye.

By the way,
you have a serious problem.

No, I know that this
is your second cup.

And you stole an extra
marshmallow.

What can I say?
I'm a hot choco-o-holic.

That didn't quite work, did it?

No, I don't think so.

What do you think?
Um...

Come on, it'll be fun.

Sure, let's do it.

Ah, Max.

Can you help me, kind sir?

Okay, we're good?

Ready to go?

Congrats on tonight.

You really brought
the whole town together.

Thanks. I'm so thrilled
with the turnout

and we made plenty of money

to throw these kids a great
Christmas Eve party.

That's wonderful.
I'm so happy for you.

Now all that's left
is we have to turn

the community center
into party central.

That reminds me,

I'll bring the Christmas cards
for the stockings.

Oh, that's perfect.
That's perfect.

Hey, how's work going
by the way?

Hm. I'm hoping I to turn one
of my back up ideas

into something great.

Fingers crossed
for a Christmas miracle.

Oh!

You don't need a miracle.

You pour your heart into
everything that you do.

Laura, there is something
I've wanted

to talk you about for a while.

Wait!

That's it!

You just said I pour my heart
into everything I do.

Yeah, I did...

That's been the missing
ingredient

in my pitch this whole time!

I've been approaching
this whole thing wrong.

The Granger campaign isn't
about the technical aspects

of baking - it's about baking
with your heart.

- Yeah. That makes sense.
- Baking with your heart...

Bake your heart out!

That's it!

Now I know what my pitch
will be thanks to you!

Yeah, you're welcome.
Glad I could help.

Okay, I need to go home
and start working

on this right away.
Thank you again!

- Uh... um...
- Bye.

Finally,

a good night's sleep
with no ex-boyfriend visits.

Good luck.

Thanks, I stayed up late
working on my pitch

and turned it in
at the last minute.

Good morning, everyone.

First of all, let me say,
I was really impressed

with the work everyone
was able to do

in such a short amount of time.

And after reviewing
all of your pitches,

I feel confident that we're
going to be presenting

the winning idea
to Granger tomorrow.

And that's gonna be...

"Bake your heart out."
Congrats, Lauren.

Thanks!

Congrats! You did it!

Thank you!

I can't believe I pulled it off.

And after tomorrow,
I'll finally be able to relax

and enjoy the rest
of the Holiday Season.

You seemed like you were
enjoying yourself last night.

In fact, you looked pretty
cozy with Nate

on that carriage ride.

We were having a nice time

until Nate was about to confess
his feelings for me.

Why didn't he?

I already told you,
I can't risk hurting Nate.

You can't risk hurting Nate

or you can't risk getting hurt?

I already told you why we're
not right for each other.

Besides, Nate has these other
options like this woman, Lily,

he just met.

Well, if you don't want to
date him, then why would Lily?

Just because Nate's
not right for me

doesn't mean he's not
a great catch.

You know Nate.
He's smart and funny

and doesn't take himself
too seriously.

He's also thoughtful
and supportive

and the kind of friend
you can always count on

to be there for you.

He's just an amazing guy.

Which is why Lily would be
incredibly lucky

to have him in her life.

Have you got everything you
need for your pitch tomorrow?

Actually, I wanted to talk
to you about that.

I was thinking of adding some
additional visual A*DS

to really capture the idea
of Bake Your Heart Out.

Hmm. Be more specific.

I wanna take a few photos
that depict

how people show their love
through baking

and how baking brings people
together.

And Suzi, I was hoping you
could help me integrate them

into the presentation.
Sure, whatever you need.

Well, I think all of that
sounds like a recipe

for a winning pitch.

That looks so...
are you kidding me?!

Right? oh let's see do some
of the heart photos.

That one is nice.

Nice. Nice.

And then the finger hearts.

Like this?
It's gonna go over there.

Oh, yeah, yeah.
Oh, yeah, I like that one.

- No, it's little hearts.
- I know, I know.

Thank you.
That was perfect.

Well, I'm glad we could help.

Yong, are you wearing
a new ring?

Ah... an early Christmas gift
from your father.

- Ooohhh!
- It's the same ring -

I just upgraded the sparkly bit.

Wow, that ring
reminds me of...

I mean, it's beautiful.

Would you like to stay
and have some cake?

- Yeah.
- Oh, I wish I could,

but I have to get back to work.

Then I insist on wrapping up
some cake for you

to take with you.

Well, I could never say no
to cake,

and it would be rude of me,
so...

That's because I raised you
right.

Hi.

This is for tomorrow.

It's your entire pitch,
with all of the graphics

and photos included.

All you have to do
is point and click

and say thank you once
you've won the account.

Thank you, you are the best.

So, are you ready for Christmas
with your in-laws?

I was, but you'll never
believe what happened.

Aaron's dad sprained his ankle
this afternoon,

so now we're flying to North
Carolina to see them instead.

- No!
- Yeah.

And now you're stuck with
those nutty nutcrackers.

Actually,
they're coming with us.

I bought them seats
on the plane.

Anyway, I have to get home
and start packing for our trip.

I'll walk out with you.

Oh, don't forget
the Christmas cards.

I dropped them off while you
were out taking photos.

I was so focused on my pitch

that I totally forgot
about tonight.

What time is it?
Almost eight o'clock.

I was supposed to be there
hours ago.

Sorry, I have to run.
Okay.

Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas.

Nate!

Hi. Sorry.

Don't worry,
I have the Christmas cards.

My boss picked my idea and
I've been scrambling all day

to get my pitch ready
for tomorrow.

Congrats.

Look, it's been a long day,

so I'll catch up with you later.

I'm sorry.
I know I screwed up.

You couldn't be bothered to,
to call

or...

respond to a text message?

I haven't checked my phone
all day.

I didn't mean to bail
on purpose, I just forgot.

Well, that's worse, isn't it?

You know what this party
means to me.

Of course I do.

I had no idea I'd be working
on this pitch

a week before Christmas.
The timing was awful

and there was nothing
I could do about it.

Yeah well, I really feel that
I prioritize our friendship

no matter how busy I am.

So... it's fine.

I get it. I get it.

It's kind of obvious
what you've been doing.

I have no idea what
you're talking about.

I think you've been putting
up walls left and right.

Oh, come on. That's not fair.
Why would I do that?

Because...
because you don't want to hear

what I have to say, Lauren.

But I have to say it.

Lauren, I'm in love with you
and...

Yeah. Okay.

I know, you don't feel
the same and t-that's okay.

I'm okay with that.

I can't let you off
the hook for tonight.

I think I deserve better
than that.

So I hate to do this to you,
but I,

I can't spend Christmas
with you.

- Wait. What?
- No. Um...

just please, yeah, give my
apologies to Leo and Yong.

- Nate...
- No.

Nate.

(Gh, TV)

FYI, I'm in no mood
for a visit tonight!

Okay.

I just need to stay up
until Christmas Eve.

Why is it so cold?

Logan?

Hi, Lauren.

Still here.

Hi.

It's good to see you.

Good to see you too.

Although I'm surprised
you're glad to see me.

We haven't spoken since...

Pretty much...

All right. Ah...

let me get my boots and coat.

Knowing you I doubt you'll be
taking me somewhere warm

with central heating.

And my instincts were spot on.

I knew the destination would
require a passport,

a compass or a water
purifying kit.

Do you recognize this place?

Ah, this was our vacation
to Washington state, right?

Mm-hmm.

You brought me here for the
Zip Line and Mulled Wine event

just before Christmas
a few years ago.

Yep, I did.

And you were less than thrilled
about it at first.

I don't think I can do this!

I'm serious, Logan. I can't.

You're going to be fine.

I know I stepped outside
of my comfort zone

when I went white water rafting
in Costa Rica...

And... and you survived.

Yes, but I'm terrified
of heights.

- Can you give us a minute?
- Sure.

Hey...

trust me, okay?

Once you get over
the initial fear,

you're gonna have a blast.

And when you get to the end,

there's going to be a nice
delicious mug of mulled wine

waiting for you at the other
end of this zip line. Okay?

When I first met you
at Tunlaw Books,

I should've known
that you weren't much of uh...

an outdoorsy person.

- What gave it away?
- I don't know.

Maybe the fact that you were
buying a book called,

"Luxury Travel on a Budget."

You definitely brought out
my adventurous side.

I'll never forget our trip
to Iceland

and how we saw
the Northern Lights...

And we said I love you to
each other for the first time.

I could really go for some
of that mulled wine

right about now.

Okay,

I'm ready to take the leap.

If I don't do this,

I know I'm going to regret
missing out

on an amazing experience...

It still counts if I...
I'm screaming at the top

of my lungs the entire time,
right?

It totally does.

Actually, I changed my mind.

I don't think I can do this.

Okay.

I wanna try something.

But first, you gotta close
your eyes.

Now, I want you to visualize

gliding down the zip line,

the wind blowing
through your face

as you fly through the forest.

It's freeing and exhilarating

and when you reach your
destination,

you realize...

that you're about to begin
a brand new journey.

What's this?

Just a little something
to make this experience

that much more memorable.

Lauren,

I know we're about
to take a big leap

off the side of this
mountain together,

but I'm ready to take an
even bigger leap with you...

in life.

Will you marry me?

Lauren?

I'm not ready to get married.

No-no-no.
You're just scared.

This is always your first
reaction

when you get out of your
comfort zone.

But you, you can't spend
your entire life

second guessing yourself
or living, living in fear.

No. I'm not afraid, I'm just
not ready to get married.

Next month is our,
our three-year anniversary.

If you're not ready now, then...

then when?

I don't know.

I love you, Lauren,

and I'm ready to take a leap...

Oh-oh. Whoa!

Faaaaaaaaith!
Logan!

Are you okay?!

I hope you know I really
did love you, Logan.

Okay, I guess that was
the last ex boyfriend visit.

Not exactly.

What are you guys doing here?

There was no mention
of a group visit.

We wanted to see
if you learned anything.

I learned that I should invest

in a high-end sleep machine
so I don't wake up

in the middle of the night.

You really didn't learn
anything

about your past relationships?

I guess I learned that

I always panicked
and ended things

whenever we got too close

in each of our relationships.

Anything else?

Perhaps something to do with
the timing of these break ups?

What do you mean?

You broke up with each of us
at Christmas.

- Mm-hmm.
- And it seems like Christmas

is some sort of emotional
trigger for you.

All I have to say is

I'm incredibly sorry
for hurting you guys.

I never meant to do that.

Oh, before you go,

I have a question for Tyler.

What did you mean when you said

I needed to change my ways
before it's too late.

I did?

Oh right, yeah, my bad.

I totally did!

Too late for what?

Mariano's!

If you want answers,

you're gonna have to get them
yourself.

This is where Nate wanted
to take you to celebrate

if you won the Granger account.

But you said
it was too romantic.

And you told him
to bring Lily instead.

Guys, I've never been here
before,

I don't get why we're here.
Oh, this isn't the past,

this is the future.

Poof.

- It is?
- Yep.

And even though you
shot down the idea

of having dinner here with
Nate, he ended up here anyhow -

just not with you.

What do you mean?

Oh, Nate asked Lily out
on a date after all?

Are you really that surprised?

You pushed him away.

What is he doing?

Lily,

nothing would make me happier

than to spend the rest
of my life

with my best friend.

Wait, I-I'm his best friend!

- Will you marry me?
- Yes! Yes!

Yeah!

This can't be happening!

Are you seriously
trying to tell me

that Nate and Lily get engaged?

They haven't even been
on a date yet!

How can he get engaged to her
when he's in love with me?

You're the one who said
he wasn't right for you.

And that you were
just friends.

And how you didn't want
to risk hurting him.

And how you said he has
terrible taste in movies?

Which by the way, would be a
total deal breaker for me, too.

Is this what you meant
when you said,

before it's too late?

I just need to know
if this is what you meant!

Can someone please
just answer me?

Nate can't marry Lily!

Thanks for meeting me
before work, Appa.

Of course.
Everything okay?

Uh... I've just had a lot
on my mind lately.

I've been thinking about

some of the relationships
I've had

and why they didn't work out.

And uh...

I've realized
it's because of me.

Why do you say that?

Every time I had a boyfriend

who tried to get close to me
around Christmas,

I... panicked

and ran away.

I think I was just trying
to protect myself

from getting hurt,

the way Mom hurt us
when she left.

Now I'm worried I'm becoming
just like her.

I understand how you feel.

When your Mom left us,

I felt a lot of the same things
you did.

- Really?
- Absolutely.

But eventually I realized

that going through a big
heartbreak

didn't mean I had to stay
heartbroken forever.

Ever since I met Yong

all that pain became
a distant memory.

But I'm not afraid
of those memories.

They're a reminder
of how lucky I am

to be with Yong.

But how did you find
the courage

to put yourself out there
in the first place?

You weren't scared
to get hurt again?

Of course I was scared.

But I also realized

that the possibility
of finding love

was worth the risk
of being hurt.

Even though your Mom broke
my heart when she left,

I don't regret loving her.

It was worth it,

because we ended up with you.

I'm so glad
that you found Yong.

You deserve that kind
of happiness.

And so do you.

Thanks, Appa.

Lauren,

it's time.

Great, I'm ready.

Granger Bakeware has long
been the industry standard

when it comes to all things
bakeware.

Now your most recent campaign
focused on the quality

and durability of your bakeware.

But those campaigns depict
your bakeware

as a functional item
in one's kitchen.

See, baking should be about
more than just making

the perfect pie crust

or Instagram-worthy cakes.

Baking should be about bringing
people together.

When you use Granger Bakeware,

it's a way of saying,

you're ready to bake
your heart out.

When you bake for someone,
it's a way of saying,

I care about you

or I appreciate you.

Or...

thank you for being
an amazing friend.

Or...

I should've been there for you

the way you've always been
there for me.

Or...

I don't want to lose you or...

I love you.

Um, Lauren?

I'm sorry,

I have to go.

What are you doing here?

I never pass up the chance
to wear a fancy dress.

Can we talk?

It's not really as good time
right now.

I'm in the middle of this party.

Please.
It'll only take a sec.

Okay.

What's going on? Wait.
Shouldn't you be at work?

I felt like it was more
important for me

to be at this party.

Wait... no.
Today's your big pitch day?

Yeah, I kind of left
in the middle of it.

You did?

I had to once I realized
something pretty important.

And what's that?

I realized that you've always
been there for me

no matter what,

and I wanna be there for you,
too.

I'm okay with losing an account,

but I can't lose
my best friend...

who's also the love of my life.

- Look who's got a girlfriend!
- It's about time!

Oh, I see some empty glasses.

You really outdid yourself,
Yong.

These desserts are almost
too pretty for me to eat.

- Thank you.
- Mmm.

- Appa!
- You said almost.

Oh, c'mon, it's Christmas.
Let the man have his rice cake.

You know what they say -

the guest is always right.
- Hey, I got you.

I don't know how I feel
about the two of you

conspiring together.
What?

- Who us?
- We would never do that.

No way! That's ridiculous.

What is she even talking about?
I don't know, man.

We should go check on
our guests.

He's a keeper.

Laur', um...

I know we said that we weren't
going to exchange gifts

until later but,

I want to give you one of your
gifts a little bit early.

One of my gifts.

Does that mean there's
multiple gifts.

Just...

Let's go.

- It's happening.
- Follow me, come on.

Let's go.

Lauren,

I'm so lucky to have you
as my best friend

and I want to spend
the rest of my life

winning Christmas Game Night
championships with you

and...

avoiding your terrible cooking.

Will you marry me?

Yes!

Merry Christmas!

Woo!

- Congratulations.
- Thank you, Appa.

- Oh, congratulations.
- Oh, my son.

- Welcome to the family.
- Oh, thank you.