Christmas Is You (2021)

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Come on, girls. In you come.

Good, good. Okay, everybody.
Take your places.

Okay, and...

Where's Tyler?

Emma, do you know
where Tyler is?

I think I have a clue.

Well, go find him.

Okay, let's practice
"Up on the Housetop," all right?

Everyone ready? And...

one, two three...

♫ Up on the housetop... ♫

Tyler, it's time for caroling.

I'm not going.

But you have to.

It's Christmas.

I know your father thinks
I can sing solo,

but I'm just not so sure.

Well, in that case,

why don't we sing it together?

You mean, in harmony?

Why don't we Yeah. it together?

It's like singing solo,
but with training wheels.

Thanks, Emma.

Now come on.

And our duet.

♫...The little ones'
Christmas joys... ♫

♫ h*, h*, h* Who wouldn't go? ♫

♫ h*, h*, h* ♫

♫ Who wouldn't go? ♫

♫ Up on the housetop
Click, click, click ♫

♫ Down through the chimney
With good Saint Nick ♫

Well done, you guys.

♫ Down throthe chimney
With good Saint Nick ♫

...And we've locked down
every musical artist

for the Christmas Eve
Gala at the Met.

I know Rachel's normally
your point person on this,

but she has every confidence
in me handling the event.

I will pass along
your sentiments.

That's kind of you to say.

Okay.

Thank you.

Client couldn't be happier
with the line-up

for the event.

I told him he was in good hands.

Thank you
for having confidence in me.

You kidding me?

I don't know
what I'd do without you...

other than ask you
why you neglected to tell me

you went to school
with Tyler Thorne?

Uh, how did you know
I went to school with him?

I guess the reporter
did her digging

and discovered
that he always makes time

for his annual trek
to spend the holidays

in his small hometown in Vermont

with his mom.

And I'm pretty sure...

that is you.

Wow, that is
a throwback picture.

You work for one of the top
talent managements in Manhattan.

Talk about burying the lede.

What lede?

Emma, if I've taught you
anything about this business,

is it's all about
the people you know.

Okay, I knew him.
This was a long time ago.

From the way he's gazing at you
in that high school photo,

something tells me
you left a lasting impression.

Like I said...

It was a long time ago.

Kemp Street Management.
This is Emma.

Tyler, the label
is over the moon

about your greatest hits album

topping the sales charts
this holiday season,

so why are you
dragging your heels

to get back into the studio
to cut your next album?

Because, I told the label,
I told you...

I'd give you a greatest hits,
then I'd try something new.

BecauNow they want meabel,
to sing their material,

I'd give you a greatest hits,
thenand I'm not happy. new.

Well, okay.

You know the first rule
of the music industry...

You got to give the audience
what they want, right?

You took a chance
on your last album.

It didn't quite work.

I thought it was great.

Let's give the fans
another hit song.

So I can tell the label
you're ready to play ball?

Look, Mitch, we've been having
this argument for years now.

I don't think we're gonna
see eye-to-eye on this.

Wait a second.
What are you talking about?

I think it's time for a change.

Are you firing me?

Yeah. I am.

Listen. Hey!

You walk out that door,
you can't come back, buddy.

I know.

Merry Christmas, Mitch.

No. This is not
a Merry Christmas.

Stacy, do not let him
leave the front door.

You wanted to see me?

Yes.

You wl realizedee me?

I've had you working
every Christmas holiday.

Yeah. When I started,

you told me
December is our busiest month.

Yeah, well, I think it's time

that you went home
Decembefor the holidays.month.

I know this look.

What do you have up your sleeve?

I just think
that you should take

some very well-deserved R-and-R.

You've been doing
an amazing job.

Mm. And?

And I found out that Tyler
just fired his manager.

Mm.

How did you hear that?

Mitch, his old manager, and I
started out

as assistants together

and we've been keeping in touch
over the years.

I'm telling you, this is kismet.

For what?

For two old choir chums
to reconnect.

If you can convince Tyler
to sign with us,

I will make you partner.

Really?

Signing Tyler Thorne
would be huge for us.

Okay. Well...

this is a lot to digest.

May I take a little time?

Better think fast, sis.

Jett?

What are you doing here?

Oh, well, it's very nice
to see you, too.

Your boss called with
some very specific instructions

to drive up
and give you a lift back home.

Considering you don't own a car,

and Hallover is
in the middle of nowhere.

And it's nice
to finally put a face

to everything Emma's told me
in the about you.nowhere.

Most of which is
very complimentary, by the way.

Well, she speaks
very highly of you, too.

Most of which is
very complOh, really? y the way.

Well, I'll believe it
when I see it.

So what do you say?

So whaWell... u say?

I guess I'm going home
for the holidays.

Yes!

So, Tyler, huh?

When was the last time
you two saw each other?

Ah, a couple years ago,
at an event,

but he was surrounded
by a bunch of people.

It was just a quick hello.

And?

And what?

And did your "quick hello" bring
back

any of the old feelings
from high school?

Jett, that was a long time ago,

any of the old feelings
and a lot's happened

since we both went off
Jettto pursue our careers. ago,

Right.

Well, you seem like
you're doing great.

Boss seems to love you.

Yeah, Rachel's the best.

BossShe's on / . you.

Clearly.

Can't believe she just called me
out of the blue like that.

She must love it.

Yeah, she does.

I mean, it doesn't leave
much room for anything else,

but still.

What about you?

Are you still enjoying
running Mom's antique shop?

Well, we don't call them
"antiques" anymore.

I now refer to it
as "vintage chic."

Ah, well, I do appreciate
the rebranding,

but you didn't
answer my question.

That is true.

Um, I'm not gonna lie,
it could be busier,

but, you know, I enjoy it,

and until I figure out

what I'm gonna do
with the rest of my life,

it's a pretty safe plan "B".

And here we are,
just like you left it.

What do you think?

Good. Good, yeah?

WhatAll right. ink?

Ah, I forget

how I much I miss this place
this time of year.

Right? It's truly

one of the few consistencies
of life, sis...

Hallover never changes.

You never thought
about moving away?

You were always the one
with the big aspirations.

I was always sort of
the happy-go-lucky guy.

That's why Mom called you
the human Labrador...

You're just always
shaking your tail.

It's true, I will
do anything for a cookie.

Well, I know, technically,
I'm here on a job,

but...

it's nice to be home
for Christmas.

Yeah, we missed you, too.

So, have you figured out

how you're gonna get Tyler
to sign with you?

I guess I'll just wait
for the right moment

and see what happens.

Sounds like a plan.

But while you wait
anfor that moment, ns.

You might want to pick out

something a little more festive
to wear.

Dad and Tyler's mom

are putting together
a potluck dinner

to welcome you home.

Mm, well, in that case,
I need to worry

more about the dish I'm bringing
than my outfit.

Bingo! Oh.

Also, act a little surprised.

I don't think I was supposed
to tell you any of that.

Wow. I can see why you like
running this place.

You share Mom's clutter gene.

Um... thank you?

And it's not clutter,

I have a very sophisticated
system here.

I'm just not quite sure
what it is.

I like to call it an organized...

Disaster?

There you go.

You know, you're kind of
sitting on a gold mine here.

You've got
these vintage collectibles

that would make
very nice stocking stuffers.

Well, thank you.

Would you care
to apply for the job

as my new head of marketing?

What happened to the old one?

As You're looking at him. ng?

And don't tell him,
but I might have to let him go.

Jett, it's Christmastime.

You gotta give customers

a reason to poke their head
Jett, in the door.astime.

Okay. How do I do that?

By reminding them
it's Christmas.

You're hired. Meeting adjourned.

Feel free
to get to work on that.

I will be upstairs.

Tyler.

You are a sight for sore eyes.

Come here.

- Mm!
- Hi!

I'm always so touched

that you're able to come home
for the holidays,

with your crazy schedule.

Coming back here every
Christmas recharges me, Mom.

Trust me.

I wouldn't trade this for a week
at a five-star resort.

But how are you?

I worry about you on the road.

I'm good, Mom.

Sure, touring can be hectic

but, hey, with so much
in the "plus" column,

who am I to complain?

But, My question is, uch
what's going on with you?

Where's the tree?

You usually have it decorated by
the first Sunday of the month.

I don't know, the year
just kind of got away from me

and I haven't had a chance
to go to the lot, but...

I thought you might
remedy the situation

and we could have
maybe a tree decorating

with the Blooms
at the potluck tonight.

Yeah, it'll be nice
to see Frank and Jett again.

And Emma will be there.

What, really?

It's been a long time.

I'm sure you have lots
to catch up on.

Yeah.

I-I'm just gonna take my stuff
up to my room,

and I'll meet you
in the kitchen?

- Yeah.
- Great.

I'll tell you all about my trip.

Okay.

♫ ...And heaven
and nature sing ♫

♫ And heaven... ♫

♫ And heaven and nature sing ♫

♫ Joy to the world ♫

♫ The Savior reigns ♫

♫ Let men Their sings employ ♫

♫ While fields and floods ♫

♫ Rocks, hills and plains ♫

♫ Repeat the sounding joy... ♫

♫ Repeat the sounding joy ♫

♫ Repeat, repeat
the sounding joy ♫

Well done, everyone!
I think that's good for today.

Good rehearsal.

Uh, tomorrow, same time.

I want you to think about
picking up your cues, all right?

Okay, off to class.

Daphne?

Nice vocals today.

Thanks, Mr. Bloom

I feel like
it was just yesterday

I was standing over here...

Emma!

Hi, Dad.

Emma, sweetheart.

- How are you?
- Good.

You know,
you were such a natural.

I could listen to you always.

You know,
you werAw, thanks.tural.

So Jett tells me
you're on a working vacation?

Uh, yes and no.

But first and foremost,

I'm here
to see the people that I love,

but my boss is hoping

we can sign Tyler
as a new client.

Ahh.

Well, I guess

I'm not the only one
working this Christmas.

Is it working?
You love directing the choir.

Well, it...

it's not that, really.

The school board has called
an emergency budget meeting.

I'm gonna have to convince them

to, well, cough up the money
for the whole celebration.

Ah, you'll pull it off.

This is
an annual Hallover tradition.

Well, one would hope so,

however, the auditorium just
aflooded from a frozen pipe,.

So pretty much all bets are off.

You're kidding.

Nope, but I am gonna
fight the good fight.

And there's still
a week before Christmas,

so no worries,

and I will see you
at the potluck.

Okay.

And could you deliver this tree
to my mom's house

at Laurel Lane
tonight, if possible?

It would be my pleasure,
Mr. Thorne.

Thanks.

And what an honor,

just to have you selecting
a tree from my little lot.

It's entirely my pleasure.
You can just call me Tyler.

Okay. Tyler.

And Merry Christmas to you.

Merry Christmas to you. Thanks.

Sir, do you work here?

Uh...

what can I do for you, ma'am?

Um, I just bought this tree

and I need a little help
out to my truck.

Tell you what, why don't you
pull your truck around front,

and I'll...
I'll load it up for you?

Thank you.

Back here?

Yeah, thank you.

Merry Christmas.

Oh, that's very generous, but...

I don't work for tips anymore.

Tyler. Oh, my gosh!

What a surprise!

For me too.

I thought you'd be working,

but Mom told me
you were coming back this year.

Yeah, I finally decided
to come home for the holidays.

There's no place like Hallover
for Christmas.

Yeah.

You had to see Emma's face, Mom.

It was hilarious.

I will admit, he totally
caught me off-guard.

I did!

I am so happy that we're all
here together at Christmas.

This reunion
has been long overdue.

Hear, hear!

I'll second that.

To reunions, old friends...

and Marge's delicious
apple cider.

Emma?

Oh. Thank you.

You're welcome.

Well, I sure hope
your dad shows up soon.

The roast is almost ready.

That must be him.

Just in time for dinner.
I'll get it. I'll get it.

I'll get it.

Well, thanks for showing up.

Hi, Jett, hi. Hi, Marge.
I'm sorry I'm late.

Oh, that's
totally fine, Frank. Thank you.

Tyler! How are you?

I'm good, I'm good.

And is everything
all right with you, Frank?

Uh... well...

I have a few things
to figure out, but, uh...

I don't want to damper
this evening.

Too late, Dad.

How'd the meeting go
with school board?

Well, the situation
with the auditorium

is worse than I thought.

There's no way they're gonna
be able to repair it

in time for
the Christmas Celebration.

There's Hold on, Dad. e gonna
Are you saying it's canceled?

We have no venue,
we have no funding.

Our options are dwindling
as we speak.

There must be something
we could do.

Well, we have to find a way
to cover the costs

of the stage and the lights
and the sound

and food vendors...

Frank, Frank. Let's just
bring this in the kitchen,

and maybe we can talk about this
after dinner.

- Okay. Okay.
- Oh, it smells delicious.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

There must be something
we could do to save it, right?

I don't know...

Raising that much money
this close to Christmas,

that's a pretty tall order.

Not if I cover the costs
of keeping it on track.

No, no, no.
That's not what I meant.

That's very generous,
but you and I both know

our dad is way too proud
to accept charity.

But he could help us

ouspearhead a movementud
tin the community.

To help save the event.

That's an idea.

Well, you know what they say...

Charity begins at home and...

I am home, right?

Me too.

Good morning.

Gingerbread cocoa.

Oh! I missed Moe's famous cocoa.

What's all this?

Well, we are not going to let

the Christmas Celebration
fall by the wayside,

especially not
with Tyler's help.

Thank you very much.

EsWe can useot
all the help we can get.

Well, we are going to have
to get creative,

but like you always told us...
Where there's a will,

- there's a way.
- Thattagirl.

Hey, you know, why don't you
come to rehearsal?

I think we could all use
some Christmas cheer.

Okay.

Oh, good.

Let's go.

♫ Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way ♫

♫ Oh, what fun it is ♫

♫ To ride on
A one-horse open sleigh ♫

Thanks. Thank you.

Thanks, guys. I appreciate it.

Dad?

What, did I forget to mention
Tyler was here?

Oh. My bad.

Uh, everyone?

I'd like to introduce you
to our two special guests.

This is my daughter, Emma Bloom.

And, of course,
you already have met

our homegrown music superstar
Tyler Thorne!

Thanks.

Uh, I don't know if you know it,

but these two,

when they were
close to your age,

led the caroling celebration

with a now-famous version
of "Silent Night".

My sister talks about that
all the time.

My Mom said it was
the "highlight of Christmas".

Well, what do you think?

- You gonna humor us?
- Dad...

- it's been a really long time.
- Oh, come on!

Give it up for them!
Here we go. Here we go!

Oh, man. Okay...

♫ Silent night ♫

♫ Holy night ♫

♫ All is calm ♫

♫ All is bright ♫

♫ Round yon virgin ♫

♫ Mother and child ♫

♫ R♫ Holy infant ♫ ♫

♫ So tender and mild ♫

♫ Sleep ♫

♫ In heavenly peace ♫

♫ Sleep ♫

♫ In heavenly peace ♫

♫ Sleep ♫

♫ In heavenly peace ♫

- I have a question.
- Sure.

Emma, do you want
to be a singer, too?

Uh, I love singing,

but my passion
was actually songwriting.

Is that what you do now?

Nope. I am a music manager now,

so I get to work with singers

and help make
Nopetheir dreams come true. now,

Why did you give up your dream
of becoming a songwriter?

Well, I-I didn't give it up

as much as

I found something else
I was just as passionate about.

And there are so many
talented people who need

to find their big break,
who need help.

And for many lucky people
out there,

Emma makes it happen.

But we are here today

to help figure out a way to save
the Christmas Celebration.

But Yes! today

to helpWith the auditoriumo save
the out of commission, ion.

We need to find a new venue

and the money
to keep it on track.

How? It's barely a week away.

I'd just like to say

that Tyler has generously
offered to pay.

Well, we know the first rule
of choir, right?

One person can be a singer,

but it takes many voices
to be a choir.

That's right.
One pl'm here to help, nger,

but as Mr. Bloom and Emma
helped remind me,

of how important it is
to work together as a team

and to get
the community involved.

Yeah, everyone has
to do their part, right?

So what can we do?

Well, for now,

you can just keep rehearsing,

and make sure
you're pitch-perfect.

But from what I heard so far,
you don't have much work to do.

Hey!

Mom wants me
to get a Christmas tree

for the choir room

to keep the kids feeling upbeat.

Feel like a little mission?

Sounds good to me. You wanna go?

Sure.

Why don't you warm up the truck,

we'll grab our coats?

- Thanks.
- All right?

Oh, hey, you guys want
some hot chocolate?

Oh, yes.

Extra marshmallows,
please and thank you.

- Yeah.
- And I will have...

Extra marshmallows,
pCider and cinnamon?

- I remember!
- And I -Wow.have...

I'll catch up with you guys
in a bit.

Okay.

Hi. Could I have
two hot chocolates

and a cider and cinnamon,
please?

Ooh, how about this one?

Uh, Marge will want a Noble.

What's so special
about a Noble, again?

Jett, you picked out a tree
every December with Tyler.

How do you not remember this?

Remind me.

How Marge says they holdthis?

Their needles
and their fragrance

all month long.

Yes. She does say that.

So, how's it going
with you and Tyler?

Have you had a chance to have
a heart-to-heart yet?

Mm, the timing hasn't
really been right,

and right now
we're just, you know,

Mm, the timing hasn't
moving forward as friends.

That's good.
Friendship's a good start.

But don't you think eventually
you're gonna have to go back

That's good.
And talk about your history

just so it doesn't
catch up to you?

There's no sense
in going back, Jett.

You know, just forward.

And the elephant has clearly
left the room,

so why bring it up?

- I guess. Yeah.
- And, honestly,

the whole romance

is the last thing
I'm thinking about.

How do I tell my boss
how I can't sign Tyler Thorne?

What do you mean,
you can't sign him?

You haven't even officially
asked him yet.

I know, but...

Hey.

- Cider.
- Oh, thank you.

Hot chocolate.

Thank you.

I think this one's perfect.

Oh!

And we have a winner.

Jett, why don't you pull
the truck around

- and we'll load it up?
And -Roger that.nner.

One thing off the to-do list.

A little holiday decor
will go a long way

to put your customers
in the Christmas spirit...

[Emmaand put a few salesdecor
in your Christmas stocking.

I have to admit, sis,

[Emmit does make the shopecor
ifeel a lot more festive.g.

Good.

Well, now that this is done,
I have to start figuring out

how we're gonna save
the Christmas celebration.

I know. We all do.

I will say, it's a big plus
in your column

to have Tyler in your corner.

I guess,
but I still have a job to do.

- Sign Tyler.
- Save the celebration.

Or a little bit of both, right?

- I believe that's what they call
- a win-win situation..

If you don't mind,

I have some sponsors to find.

Okay, good luck.

Welcome to Hallover Hideaway.
Have a look around.

Let me know if you need a hand.

Emma Bloom's office.

This is
her lovely assistant, Jett.

How can I help you?

Jett,s
you're her assistant now?.

I at least gave mine
Hthe holidays off.?

So how are things
going over there?

Honestly, it's maybe
a little too soon to tell,

So how are things
go but they are re?

Working together
to find a way to save

our local Christmas
caroling celebration

from being canceled,

so that's something.

- That's great.
- Yeah.

But I get the sense
Emma's feeling a little uneasy.

There's nothing wrong

about working with Tyler
to try to earn his trust.

Hey, you're preaching
to the Christmas Choir, Rachel.

I think what's really
standing in the way

is Emma's afraid to admit
she still has feelings for him.

Hold the phone
and pass the Christmas stuffing!

Is that what

this is all about?

I knew there was
something deeper going on.

Yeah, my sister can be
hard to read at times,

but I get the sense
running into Tyler

might've stirred up the past.

You know, their past.

Yeah, running into an old flame
mighwill do that to you.past.

But I still think

this could play in our favor.

Bu "Our favor"? ink

Yeah, I figured
you were on the team.

Oh, our team? Team Emma. Yes.

Of course. Anything I can do.

Jett, I knew I liked you

when I first met you.

Well, I do have that effect
on people who meet me, so.

We'll talk soon, okay?

Talk to you later. Bye.

Mitch.

Tyler. Hey.

Why are you calling?

I thought I made myself
abundantly clear.

Yes. Yes.

But listen. You and I have...

Have ridden the waves of high
and low together,

and I'm calling

to extend an olive branch.

We've been through this.

Come on, Tyler.
This is really silly.

Okay? I have been with you
since before your first hit.

We've practically been
joined at the hip,

and I feel this weird
separation between us.

Yeah, "separated" is right.

This division between us
is real.

It's not gonna be solved
with a phone call.

So, why don't
we just take some time

and let saner minds
prevail, hey?

I thought

they were pretty sane
when I left.

Know what, Mitch?
I really have to go.

Here's the thing...

Um... hello? Hel...

You look like
you could use some eggnog.

Oh, thank you.

You manage to find
any sponsors yet?

Not as many as
I would have hoped for.

Because it's so close
to Christmas,

a lot of these businesses

have already donated
their yearly allowances.

Maybe your superstar
had a little more luck.

He's not my superstar.

Well, not with that attitude.

I imagine you made some headway
Hewith him yesterday..

Not in the way
I would have liked.

Um, we kind of had a...

moment back at the school.

A "moment"
as in a moment-moment?

Do tell.

You know,

just singing together like...

old times.

Got it.

And?

Nothing. Nothing at all.

Look, if there's any hope
of me signing Tyler,

I cannot let past emotions
cloud my judgement.

If you say so.

But what if Tyler
still has feelings for you?

He would have told me
a long time ago,

when our lives were going
in two different trajectories.

Maybe.

But here you both are,
back home again,

and your trajectories
seem pretty lined up to me.

Yes, professionally.

And your trajectories
sYou know I'm your brother.

And I just want what's best
for you, right?

I know.

And after all these years,

I just want
what's best for Tyler.

Mm. Does he know that?

Thanks, Mom.

Mom, these cookies are amazing.

Aren't you going
a little overboard?

Oh, these aren't for us.

I baked these for the kids
in the Christmas choir

just as a treat
for all their hard work.

Maybe we should have you
spearhead a bake sale drive

to help raise money
to save the festival?

Well, I am ready, willing,
and able.

I'm kidding.

You'd have to be baking
until the middle of July

for us to raise the funds.

I have to figure out

a better way
to get this snowball rolling.

What's at the top of the list?

Locking down a venue,

since the school theater's
no longer in the picture.

Hmm. It would be wonderful

to be able to host
on Main Street,

the way we did
when you were little.

Mm.

It was quaint, homemade.

It was really special.

Yeah.

That must be Noah
to pick up the cookies.

Why don't you greet him
and I'll pack

some of these up in a box?

You got it.

Some o-Hey! se up in-Hey. x?

Come on in.

Cookie?

Yeah, sure. I'll take one to go.

It must be so awesome to be you.

I do feel awesome sometimes,

but only because
I'm so fortunate

to do what I love.

I mean, I wish I was
half as cool as you are.

I may seem cool now,

but back when I was your age,
I was no different than you are.

Yeah, right.

I'm serious.
My confidence came with success.

Before that,
I was a little awkward.

I'm serious.
My confidenceNo way. ith success.

Way.

But I was lucky enough
to turn that insecurity

into a way to help me
find my voice.

I heard you and Emma
used to date

back in high school?

I heard you and Emma
Yeah, we did.

We knew each other
since kindergarten,

but I didn't have the courage
to ask her out

until senior year.

How did you do it?

Well...

I just decided it was worse
not knowing

if she'd ever
want to go out with me.

I just decided it was worse
Here you go, Noah.

Now, you make sure

that Mr. Bloom gets
some of these after rehearsal.

- Will do.
- Okay.

- Thanks, Mrs. Thorne.
- Okay.

See you around, Tyler.

You got it.

See you ad, Tyler.

So we're gonna need
to find a way

to get a little more creative
in getting people involved.

Well, I've already talked
to the choir parents

and they're spreading the word.

This looks like a face
with some good news.

I'll say.
I just secured us a venue.

- Mm!
- What?

Yeah, how does the center
of Main Street sound?

Whoa, that would be incredible,

but do you know

what kind of red tape
you're gonna have to go through

to get a permit
for something like that?

Ah, lucky for me, I found
a friend in the Mayor's office.

You got a meeting
for swith the Mayor? hat?

I doubt he's ever heard of me,

but it turns out
his secretary is a huge fan.

So does that mean
the celebration's back on?

Well, not quite,

but, well, finding a venue's
a great first step.

And in that case,

we will let you guys
get back to rehearsing.

Yeah. Okay, let's go.

WBack to rehearsal. s
get Let's go, guys.ing.

Um, you guys?

Mm-hmm?

Noah and Daphne wanted to know

if you guys could help them
with their duet.

Beautiful. Thanks, guys.

- Hey, Noah?
- Hey, Daphne.

Can we talk to you for a second?

Well, Daphne and I
have a duet together,

but my tenor's a little shaky.

WI just don't want
to make her look bad.

I'm really excited
to sing with Noah,

and I know he can do it,

but I'm afraid

he's gonna let his nerves
get the better of him.

I don't know
what I can do to help.

That's totally natural.

Have you guys rehearsed
outside of class yet?

TJust the two of you? I.

Duets are all about harmony.

You need
to know your partner so well

that you anticipate every note
before it happens.

Why don't you go over there
and ask him to practice?

- Okay.
- Go on.

Oh. Here she comes.

Just remember...

Singing
is all about breath control.

You got this.

Hey, Noah. I was thinking

it might be a good idea
for us to practice together.

Do you want to go out
to the staircase?

Sure.

We did good.

Very good.

Jett! It's nice
to see you again.

Emma's not been

returning my calls.

Can I assume her working
holiday's going well?

Yes, you will be pleased to know

that she's still got
her eye on the prize.

But I'm not convinced

it's the prize
she's looking for.

What do you mean?

Signing Tyler would be
a career-maker for her.

True, but...

before any of that can happen,

those two need to talk about
and unresolved feelings

they have about their break-up.

Tho What exactly happened bout
an between those two? ngs

That's kind of a long story,

but I will give you
the abridged version.

Um...

Back when Tyler left town
to head to Los Angeles

with his first record contract,

he wanted to keep

a long-distance relationship
with Emma.

But Emma felt

it would only hold him back
from pursuing his dream, so.

Mm, that breaks my heart.

I know how tough

making a choice like that
can be.

Yeah, it was really hard
on her, actually.

She made a huge sacrifice
for someone she truly loved.

I can't imagine

those feelings just go away,
you know?

Yeah, I can't either.

When you truly love someone,
you can't just turn that off.

How's she doing
with all of that?

I can't tell.

Like I said, my sister's
hard to read, but...

I do know she betrayed
her heart once in her life,

so I just want to make sure

she doesn't make
the same mistake again.

So you still love it,
so I jusdon't you? make sure

- Performing?
- Mm-hmm.

Yeah, there's nothing quite like

the energy
you get back from the audience.

Until the business side
takes over.

Oh, I just... can't help
but feel like

it just eats up

what I really love about music.

That's not good.

That's what I tried to tell
my manager and my label.

I miss taking creative risks

and finding new challenges
with my music.

Well, why don't you?

I tried with my last album
of original songs I wrote,

but, unfortunately,
that didn't land.

I thought
a lot of those songs were great.

You listened to my music?

Of course.

What did you think?

I mean, honestly.

Honestly, I could tell
that you were trying

to get back to your roots,
what you love about music.

But?

ToBut a few of the songs, ,
they felt a little labored,

like you were trying
to win over the audience.

I'm just trying to be honest.

Like you were trying
No, you're absolutely right

and I appreciate the feedback.

Really?

In an industry

where most people
want something from you,

it's difficult
to find someone to trust.

Well, I'd like to think
you can always trust me.

In that case,
maybe I should sign with you.

Rachel, I know that
I have been missing in action,

but it has been
for a very good reason.

It's okay,

your brother's been giving me
the daily play-by-play.

He has?

Yeah, he's really easy
to talk to.

A refreshing change from
most guys I meet in the city.

Well, you will be happy to hear

that I had a major breakthrough
with Tyler today.

I found out
that he left his manager

over creative differences.

Huh!

I also told him what I thought
of his last album

and I think he appreciated

the honesty.

That's a great way
to win him over.

I'm not trying to win him over.

I really do want
what's in his best interest.

It sounds to me
you are his best interest.

I hope so.

I have one foot
in the door right now.

I have all the faith
you'll make this happen.

I have one foot
in thThanks, Rach.now.

I'll keep you posted.

Hey, sis.

Hey.

Once again,

I gotta say you were spot-on
about the holiday decorations

brightening up the shop.

I gotta say you were spot-on
aBusiness was booming today. s

Glad to hear it.

So, how goes

Operation: Save the Celebration-
slash- "sign Tyler Thorne"?

Proud to report I am making
progress in both areas.

Well, look at you.

I'm really proud of you, sis.

You know, you're doing so much.

I can't imagine any of this
I'm reis easy for you. u, sis.

Thank you.

And I can see that
you are cozying up with my boss

very nicely.

What can I say?

Powerful women find
my boyish nature refreshing.

Oh.

But I wouldn't say
we're "cozying up," exactly.

We're just proud members
of Team Emma,

you know,
rooting for you to succeed.

I know, but I am starting
to feel the pressure to deliver.

Well, from what I see,
you seem to thrive on pressure,

so keep at it.

I'll get dinner started.

You're up late.

Yeah. Yeah.

When Emma gave me
her honest opinion of my music,

it, uh, sort of inspired me
to start writing again.

That must have been
quite the opinion.

Well, she and I used
to write together all the time

and I forgot how much
I really valued her input.

Yeah, I always wondered why

it took you so long
to reconnect.

You both shared
such a love of music.

When my career
started to take off,

life just got in the way
of tying up loose ends.

Well, I think

the statute of limitations
for a broken heart has passed.

Why don't you tell her
how you feel?

Sometimes, when we're together,

oh, it's like time evaporates
and...

we're right back
to where we were.

I was wondering when
some of those old feelings

might start to surface...

and, quite frankly,
I'm glad to see it.

Why?

You'll never find a way
to start a new chapter

in your lives

until you close this one.

Don't stay up too late.

- Okay, Mom.
- Okay.

Don't sta too late.

Yeah.

All right. There you go.

And thank you so much.
It was so good to see you again.

And let your sister know

that shipment should be here
in about a week or so.

I'll give her a call.

And just like the signs says...
We literally have everything!

Thank you.

You looking
for something special?

Hey, Jett.

Actually, I was hoping to do

a little Christmas shopping
for my mom

before meeting Emma.

Okay. Does she like jewelry?

Uh, earrings,
perhaps a bracelet?

I wish.
She's impossible to shop for.

Uh, earrings, perhapcelet?

Well, I do have
a pretty good idea

of your mom's taste, so...

How about something stylish
and unique?

I bet she'll love that. Sold!

And if she doesn't,
you know who to blame, right?

Always did.

You know, I gotta say,

I am always so impressed

at how quickly you manage
to slip into your groove

when you come back here
I am aleach year. pressed

Thank you.

I have to imagine lifee
on the road is pretty grueling.

Well, that's the whole point,
right?

Coming back here
keeps me grounded.

Wow. Look at you.
Handsome and wise.

Wow.

- Love you, man.
- Thank you.

I'll get this wrapped up
for you.

Thank you.

Hey.

Okay, thanks.

Thanks again!

Hey.

I've got good news.

I like the sound of that.

I just spoke
to the owner of Moe's Cafe

about leading the drive
to drum up food vendors

for the event.

So did I, and he made it clear

he didn't have any interest.

Hmm.

How'd you get Moe
to change his mind?

Well, I mean, half the argument
was how the celebration

could bring new patrons
to his restaurant.

And the other half?

Okay.

♫ We wish you
a Merry Christmas ♫

♫ We wish you
a Merry Christmas... ♫

♫ We wish you
a Merry Christmas ♫

♫ And a happy New Year ♫

Thank you!

Thank you so much, guys.
Merry Christmas! Thank you.

- Hey, Tyler.
- Hey, Moe.

You mind if I get a photo?

Of course. Yeah.

He sure knows
how to work a crowd, huh?

Well, not always.

I still have videos of you
helping him with his first solo.

Oh, right.

I still have videos of you
helping st solo.

This is turning out to be quite
the working vacation for you.

Ahh. It's never work
when you do what you love.

Encore. Encore!

No, no, I don't think so.

- Come on, one more.
- Yes.

Come on.

All right, one more.

For my final encore.

But I'm gonna need
a little help.

- Okay.
- Okay.

This is an oldie but a goodie.

- Mom?
- Hmm?

♫ Up on the housetop ♫

♫ Reindeer pause ♫

♫ Out jumps
good ol' Santa Claus ♫

♫ Down through the chimney
with lots of toys ♫

♫ All for the little ones'
Christmas joys ♫

♫ h*, h*, h* ♫

♫ Who wouldn't go? ♫

♫ h*, h*, h* Who wouldn't go ♫

♫ Up on the housetop ♫

♫ Click, click, click ♫

♫ Down through the chimney ♫

♫ With good Saint Nick ♫

Hey, Rach. What'd you think

of Emma's little duet
at Moe's last night?

I think they sound great.

I had no idea
that Emma was so talented.

Yeah. She's
the musician of the family,

that's for sure.
She actually tried

to teach me to sing once,

when we were kids,

but I was pretty terrible,
to be honest.

You weren't born
with any musical talents?

No, not really.
More into sports, you know.

Oh, yeah? What did you play?

Anything and everything,
More into really. you know.

If it involved
running and a ball,

I was there,

but if you're asking me
to pick one,

I'd say baseball's my favorite.

No kidding.

I played softball
in high school.

Really?

Somehow, I can picture that,
actually.

Yeah, I even went to college
on a scholarship.

I try to see a game
once a month.

Man, I can't remember
the last time

I I saw a real game e
in a stadium.

I mean, the little league
in Hallover gets pretty intense,

but it's not quite the same,
you know?

Well, next time you're in town
during the season,

I'll take you to one.

That would be nice.

I'll talk to you soon, okay?

All right. Bye.

Nice job, Mom.

You've got them working
like Santa's elves

at the North Pole.

They are such hard workers.

Tyler, when did you know
you wanted to be a singer?

Ooh...

I was, what?
I was nine, I think,

when my dad convinced me
to join the choir

as a way of helping me
deal with my shyness.

And back then, I used to just
mouth along to the words.

And then, that year

at the Christmas Carol
Celebration,

I was a little nervous
about singing solo,

so someone very special
convinced me to sing harmony,

and from that moment on,
I fell in love...

Hey, Emma.

And from that moment on,
Fell in love with music.

Uh, Daphne was just asking me

when I knew I wanted
to be a singer.

I see.

Well, it looks like you guys are
making a lot of progress here.

Oh, I called in a favor

to get lights
for the Celebration

with my tour manager,

to get lights
fand this is him. on

Take it.

So...

it seems like
you've really lit a torch

under my son
these last few days.

Well, I don't know about that.

Mm.

Oh, just one second.
I need to take this.

Yeah.

This is Emma.

So, where are you at

with Tyler...
Have you inched him any closer

to a yea or a nay?

Rach, I can't...
I can't really hear you,

it's a little loud in here.

Rach, I can't...

It's a litt Yes! oud in here.

Fantastic!

Send me a contract.
Don't let me down.

- Merry Christmas.
- -Rach... c!

Rach... Rachel?

Rachel?

Well, now that we can cross
lights and sound off the list,

I think we can say we are closer
to reaching our goal.

And we're having a craft sale

to hopefully raise
the rest of the money we need.

Noah! Way to go, man.
Let's do it.

You too, Mom.

Merry, merry. This is Mitch.

Hey there, Mitch.
It's your competition.

Rachel!

I just wanted to give you
a friendly head's up

that I just signed
your former client.

Oh. Well, that's okay.

Plenty of talent
to go around this town.

Out of curiosity...

which one?

Tyler Thorne.

Ahem.

Tyler?

We won't be making
any official announcements

until the papers
are signed, sealed,

and delivered under my tree
come Christmas morning.

Well, you're dreaming,

if you think Tyler
is gonna sign with you, Rachel.

I don't think so,

thanks to the manager
I sent to Hallover.

Happy holidays.

Oh. I forgot to tell you.

My mom found a stack
of those Christmas jingles

we wrote when we were kids.

Really?

I can't believe she kept 'em
after all these years.

In case you haven't met
my biggest fan,

she saves everything.

This was my favorite...

- "Merry Mistletoe."
- Right?

♫ Merry, merry ♫

♫ Merry, merry Merry, merry ♫

♫ Mistletoe ♫

Not my best composition,
but it was catchy.

You always did have a way
of finding the right melody.

My biggest hurdle
is with the lyrics.

That was your strong suit.
I wish I knew your trick.

I don't really have a trick.

You just gotta
let it flow from here.

"When the mind gets in the way,
I the writing goes astray.".

You know, I started
an original Christmas song.

Would you be interested in
maybe collaborating with me?

I don't know
about "collaboration,"

but I could help you
break through, maybe?

Guys! Get in here.

You won't believe
what I just found.

Come on!

So, I was putting
a shipment away last night,

and then, of course,
I tripped over a box,

and what did I find?

I totally forgot

Marge used to videotape
these Christmas Caroling

Celebrations when were kids.

CLook at us!
We were just babies.

♫ h*, h*, h* Who wouldn't go? ♫

♫ h*, h*, h* ♫

♫ Who wouldn't go? ♫

♫ Up on the housetop
Click, click, click ♫

♫ Down through the chimney
With good Saint Nick ♫

Well done, you guys.

Well, today's
Christmas craft sale

didn't go as well as we thought,
did it?

Well, today's
ChWe only made $ .e

No, count it again.
We had to have made more.

Noah, you don't have
to stick around.

I've got this.

No, it's okay. I... I want to.

Well, okay.

And, um...

I was wondering if maybe

you'd like join me afterwards
at Moe's for a hot chocolate?

Yeah. I'd really like that.

How were sales this afternoon?

Mm, it was okay, I guess.

But we still have a ways to go

if the Christmas Celebration
Mm, stands a chance.uess.

Hey. Don't lose hope.

See? That's the spirit.

So, Brenda...

how are things shaking
down at the Mayor's office?

Friday, we finally shut down
for the holidays,

and it can't come soon enough.

Oh, I hear ya.

I feel bad
for those kids, though.

They've been working
their hearts out

for this year's
Christmas Celebration.

I know. I saw them out there,
selling their Christmas wares.

Wish there was something
we could do.

Working at the Mayor's office,

I shake hands with everyone from
the head of the Town Council

Workinto the Rotary Club. fice,

Think you could bring
a crowd to the cafe tomorrow

if I get the kids to come down

and host a Christmas craft fair?

I will certainly do my best.

Brenda, you are the best.

So, I wrote down the melody,

but I can't seem
to get the words right.

So, Mm. "Christmas is You." y,

I like the name.

Thanks.

It's, uh,
about an unexpected romance

that sparks
during the Christmas season.

Well, you certainly
know your audience.

Sing a little for me?

Oh, I don't know, Em.
It's still a little rough.

Rough is better than
a blank page.

You're right. You're right.

It's me letting my brain
get in the way again.

Um, okay. Uh...

so, still playing around
with the key,

it's not quite there...
Uokay, anyway..

So, still playing around

♫ The garland used to fade ♫

♫ And the lights
didn't shine so bright ♫

♫ When you were gone ♫

♫ I couldn't seem
To celebrate the night ♫

Then here's where

the rest of the lyrics go
for the second verse.

♫ Dah, dun, dah... ♫

the rest of the lyrics go
♫ Dah, dun, dah, dah-dah ♫

♫ Dah, dah... ♫

Sorry.

That actually sounded
really good.

You gonna make me stand out here

and freeze,
or are you gonna let me

You gcome inke me
and hear the rest of it?

All right.

Hey.

Um, how did you even find me?

Well, my assistant.

We mail your Mom
all sorts of your memorabilia.

Who might you be?

Emma. Emma Bloom.

Emma. Huh.

Now I see why you're
so eager to leave L.A.

What are you even
doing here, Mitch?

I thought I told you I needed

some time to figure out
doinour future. ch?

I thought
Speaking of, can I hear

the rest of the song
you're working on?

Really, I think
it has potential.

You and I are not there yet.

And after showing up
to my mom's house

unannounced like this,

I'm not sure we'll ever be.

So you have signed
with someone new?

No.

Look, we really need
to get back to work,

so...

Yes, right, right.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, of course.

- Merry Christmas, Mitch.
- Merry Christmas. I'm sorry.

Sorry, yes. Merry Christmas.

Creative process. Good.
Emma, good to meet you.

You too.

I'm sorry about that.

It's okay.

Is everything all right?

Yeah. Yeah.

Okay.

Shall we?

Um, yeah, so...

and then the chorus will be
maybe a bit of a change, like...

Hold on.

Mitch.

Rachel.

Well, you got me
to fly across the country

for nothing
but gingerbread cocoa.

What are you talking about?

Well, I talked
to Tyler last night

and he told me
he hasn't signed with anyone.

Well, maybe he doesn't
want to go public

with the news just yet,

but I'm expecting a contract
from Emma any day now.

Emma who?

Emma Bloom,

who just got herself
promoted to partner.

Sounds like someone's
in the Christmas spirit.

I just made some progress

on this Christmas song
I'm writing.

Emma came over last night
and lent me a hand.

You two always did
work really well together.

We did...

until we didn't.

Emma was the smart one...
A long-distance thing

between coasts
would've never worked out.

sh**t. I'm late meeting her.

We're almost there
with the Celebration.

- Mwah.
- Okay.

See you in a few.

What do you mean,
you didn't sign Tyler?

I have...

a "whoo-hoo" text from Rachel

with firecrackers

and very compelling
crazy-heart emojis

that proves the contrary.

It all a misunderstanding,

and it all almost
blew up in my face

last night at Tyler's house
when his manager showed up.

So you were at Tyler's?

Yeah.

What were you doing there?

Helping him write a song.

Okay, now I'm totally confused.

First, you want to sign him,

and now you want
to write with him?

I mean, I'm on Team Emma
either way,

but which is it?

Sign him!
That's why I came back here.

Okay.

Then why didn't you come clean
when his manager showed up?

Okay, I will do
damage control with Rachel,

you handle Tyler.

Okay? You got this.

Hello.

Oh, hi.

- Marge?
- Yes.

Hi. I'm Mitch.
I'm Tyler's agent.

Oh!

Nice to finally meet you.

- Yes!
- I'm wondering if Tyler's in.

I have something important
Nito discuss with him.ou.

No. He's not here
right now, honey.

Um... he went...
to the market, for cocoa.

Oh. Hmm.

But you're welcome
to come in and wait.

Uh, no, that's okay.
Thank you so much.

You know...

Your wonderful assistant
has kept me apprised

of what's going on in his life.

Hey.

Hey. I was hoping we could talk.

Me too.

Okay, first, I had
a really great time last night,

until Mitch showed up.

- Same.
- Yeah.

And second, I really...
I really want to thank you,

because I think I finally see

what I've been missing
in my music this whole time...

It's the piece of my heart.

I just wish I had someone
like you in my life

this whole time
who I could trust.

Well, I will always be honest
with you, Tyler.

And, um...

look, I know you don't want
to talk about the past,

but there's just something
I gotta know.

We really...
We don't have to do this.

I need to.

When I left for L.A.,

how come you didn't at least try
and keep what we had going?

We were kids, Tyler.,

I know that, but...

you were so quick to answer.

Was it a lack of wanting
on your part?

No. No, no. I just...

I knew how much you wanted
to pursue your dream

of being a performer,

and my dad would always tell me
how hard the music business was

and that you had to want it
more than anything else.

Wait. Did you think...

did you think
you'd be a distraction?

Yeah, I couldn't
Waitdo that to you...

But that wasn't
for you to decide.

I wanted us to at least try.

Don't you see?

This was never meant to be.

Your success, it was,

and I-I could not be happier
or more proud of you.

Really.

So where do we go from here?

I don't know.

But I will always want
the best for you.

And what if
the best thing for me is you?

Mitch, it's so nice of you

to fly all the way from L.A.
to visit.

I hope that last leg
wasn't too bumpy.

Those little planes
out of Albany

are really the only way
to get up here...

Oh, unless you feel like driving
three and a half hours, that is.

Oh, You know, I used to loveving
three going on roadtrips... at is.

Up and down the coast...

But those days
are behind me, I'm afraid.

I do still enjoy

a good drive
through the countryside, though,

especially
when the leaves are changing.

Uh-huh. Uh-huh.

So it must be very demanding,

managing
my son's musical career.

SOh, Tyler didn't tell you? g,

Well...

he tried to part ways with me
before he got here.

He did?

Mm-hmm.

Yeah.

He didn't mention
anything about it.

I mean, not that he talks to me
about his business.

Yeah, it's my understanding

that Emma Bloom came up here
to try to sign him as a client.

Oh, that's nonsense.

They used to date
in high school.

They used to sing and write
together,

and, frankly,
they were inseparable then.

That's where
I recognize her from...

The magazine.

So, then,
when Tyler moved to L.A.

to pursue his dream in music,

Emma moved to New York
to pursue hers.

- Oh.
- Mm-hmm.

There we go.

Thank you.

But she is a manager.

What makes you so sure she's not
trying to sign him away from me?

Oh!

What makes yA motherre she's not
trying knows these things. om me?

Right.

Oh...

I thought you said
that Tyler went out for cocoa?

Oh! Did I say cocoa?

No.

I meant marshmallows.
He simply can't get enough.

Where is that boy?

Well, it was lovely
chatting with you, Marge.

You have a merry-merry.

Bye.

Okay, folks.

Welcome to this year's
holiday fair.

Now, I don't have
to remind everybody

that all the proceeds
from today's event

go towards saving this year's
Christmas Caroling Celebration.

Right!

So everyone dig deep
into your pockets

because this all
goes to a really good cause.

Merry Christmas, everyone!
Come on in!

Frank, this is the head
of the P.T.A.

Hello.

She was interested in purchasing

this Christmas wreath.

The price tag must be wrong.

This can't be $ .

You must mean $ , right?

Uh...

Thank you!

Same thing with
this Christmas tree topper.

Says $ , but...

someone must've
messed with the decimals.

It's gotta be $ .

Thank you!

Did that just happen?

Uh... I, uh...

I think it just did.

Ah, Moe, it looks like

you found something
you can't live without.

Yeah, I've already
got the perfect spot

picked out for it

at my daughter's annual
Christmas get-together.

That's on the house, Moe,
for all your hard work.

Staying with tradition,

here's a hundred bucks.

Thank you very much.
I appreciate it.

Whoa. Well, it looks like

tonight's fundraiser
was a rousing success.

That's one way to put it.

The kids have been racking up
sales all night long.

Mr. Bloom and I just
finished counting the proceeds.

And?

Happy to say we are...

over the top!

So the Celebration's on?

Yeah!

Thanks to these two!

It was a group effort.

You guys...

thank you so much
for getting the ball rolling.

Oh, please, the choir
deserves all the thanks.

And that is the power
of working together.

And we're gonna find out

all about
the power of working together

bright and early
tomorrow morning,

when we set up the stage,

so I think it's a good idea
to get some rest.

Come on.
I'll drop you guys home.

Thanks, Moe.
Thanks for the place.

Thank you, Emma.

Good job. Good job.

Goodnight.

Oh, sorry.

Oh, hey.

Mitch?

I thought you left for L.A.

Ah, I came all the way out here.

Decided to stick around.

I mean, if your new manager
doesn't have any objections?

Mitch, I told you
I haven't signed with anyone.

Really?

Because that's not
what Emma told her boss.

What?

It was a misunderstanding.

Okay, just tell me, Em.

Is that why you came here?

Initially, yes.

So you just volunteered
to save the celebration

so you could cozy up to me?

So yTyler, you knowered
to that's not true. tion

Rachel, it's Jett.

Listen, if you really are
on Team Emma,

she needs our help.

Some on the top,
some on the bottom,

you guys in the middle.

That's good.

If we can have the solos... good.

I'm gonna switch you guys.

Yeah, we want the...
and you guys.

Jett?

Hey.

Hi.

I drove up
as soon as I got your message.

How's Emma doing?

Ah, not good.

I tried talking to her
last night,

but I haven't seen her
this upset in a...

long time.

It's my fault.

I shouldn't have
sent her up here by herself.

No, it's...

it's nobody's fault.

And... I'm really glad
you're here.

Well, it was a good excuse
to get out of the city

for the holidays.

I know things look bleak,
but it's gonna be okay.

I really wish
I could believe that.

Thanks, Rachel.

I'm really glad you're here.

You said that.

Did I?

Yep.

Hi, Mrs. Thorne.
Um, is Tyler here?

I texted him and called him
and haven't heard anything back.

He's leaving with Mitch.

What? What do you mean,
he's leaving?

I tried to convince him
to stay till after the concert,

but he was in such a state.

I haven't seen him this upset
in a really long time.

You know how he can get.

Yeah.

Aw, honey. What's wrong?

I've really messed things up.

I just wish I'd been honest
from the start.

We all make mistakes, Emma.

Growing up, I used to say
to Tyler,

those were some of
his greatest accomplishments.

- Growing u-Yeah? sed to say
- Mm-hmm.,

Why?

Because.

The ones we learn from

help us with
all the rest of the obstacles

that life throws at us.

I'm gonna fix this.

I'm gonna find him...

and I'm gonna bring him home.

I was hoping she'd say that.

You know, I've made
the best of it, and...

Rachel?

What are you doing here?

Emma, I am so sorry.
I came as soon I could.

What can I do to help?

Thank you. I just...
it's a little too late.

I just found out that
Tyler's headed back to L.A.

Ohh!

I just found out that
Tyler's Yeah. to L.A.

I just... I need to talk to him.

I need to make this right.

Well, the only way

he'd be flying back to L.A.
from Hallover

would be private charter.

Let's catch him
before he gets on his flight.

Can I borrow your car?

We'll drive you.

Refreshments have arrived

for all
you hard-working worker-bees!

Oh, thanks, you guys.

Moe, it looks like
we got a mascot in you.

Hey, I've had
a great year, Frank.

You know, I don't mind
helping at all.

Besides, they should never have
moved the celebration

from Main Street.

It's a Hallover tradition.

Let's hope it stays a tradition.

Where are Emma and Tyler,
anyway?

You know, Tyler's career
is very demanding

Wherand, oftentimes, yler,
he just gets called away

at a moment's notice.

You mean he's not gonna
come hear us tonight?

He'll be here in spirit.

Well, then let's dedicate
tonight's performance to Tyler.

Good idea.

Great.

Cookies?

Emma, do you want me
to go in there with you?

I might be able
to talk some sense to him.

No, thank you.

I got myself into this,
I have to get myself out.

Thanks a lot.

It's freezing.

Tyler, please. Hear me out.

I've heard enough, Emma.

The celebration is back on,

so you got at least half
of what you wanted, right?

It's not like that.

Yes, my boss did have me
come down here

and try and sign you...
That is true,

Yes, mybut it washave me
a huge misunderstanding,

and I should've dealt with it,
and I didn't.

Tyler, we really need
to get going here, okay?

I know.

I know I should've been honest
with you from the start,

but I realized
this thing about myself

I know I where I justen honest
bottle everything inside,

and it just... it hasn't
worked out well for us.

Why don't you try
speaking from your heart?

Okay, I'm gonna give you two
a moment alone together.

I'm gonna go check in.

I really meant it

when I said I always want
what's best for you...

but when I broke up with you
all those years ago,

whel never consideredwant
whwhat's best for me..

What are you
trying to say, Emma?

I guess that...

seeing you
after all these years,

I just...

I realized
that I never stopped loving you.

And I know that I can't
turn back the clock,

but I can't let you leave
without you knowing how I feel.

Ty! Come on.

Major storm's gonna hit Albany
in the next few hours.

- We can't miss our connection.
- Okay, Mitch.

I'm sorry. Please, come on.

It's okay.

You should go.

Goodbye, Emma.

She's gonna be all right,
you know.

Moe's pumpkin-spiced eggnog.

I hear it can cure anything from
heartache to the common cold.

Thank you.

You know, I've lived here
my whole life,

and I still
don't know how he does it.

I know things didn't turn out
with Tyler and Emma

the way you wanted,

but at least she finally
got a chance to say goodbye.

I know. You're right.

I guess
this is what inspires people

to write love songs
in the first place.

"Better to have loved and lost

than never to have loved
at all."

"Betterl wouldn't know. nd lost"

Never been in love.

You guys okay here?

You want to finish this off?

Very good. Thank you.

Sweetheart,
you don't have to help.

We got this.

It's okay. Helping
takes my mind off things.

Always the helper,
ever since you were little.

You were the one who gave
young Tyler the courage to sing.

You know?

And I honestly think that you
coming back here for Christmas

was not a mistake.

Really?

Doesn't feel like that
right now.

I think it reminded you
of how much you love to sing.

And you know all this
is because of you.

All right? You can do anything
if you put your mind to it.

Thanks, Dad.

It's gonna be okay.

I would like to propose
a Christmas Eve toast.

Oh.

To new friends...

and to lifetime friends.

Aw, Frank.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

Merry Christmas.

Mm.

Well, I think we should
head downtown.

We don't want
to miss the celebration.

WAbsolutely! We've gotd
lots of celebrating to do.

We don't want
to miss thEmma, ebration.

Your brother just showed me
the song you wrote with Tyler,

and I'm telling you,
this shows some real talent.

Your brother just showed me
the song yThank you. ith Tyler,

Writing

was always Emma's first love
when it came to music.

Really?

Yeah.

Well, my philosophy is,
follow your passion

and the rest
will fall into place.

I mean, life is too short
not to do what you love, right?

Let's go, you guys. You coming?

- Let's go.
- Let's go.

Okay, guys, we're getting close.

I think it's time for a warm-up.

You want to start with scales?

Lead us off, Noah.

Lead u♫ Ahh ♫Noah.

♫ Ahh ♫

Oh, Marge,
I've been at this so long,

I just don't know anymore.

What song would you
lead off with?

Oh, Frank. I'm just a fan.

Why don't you ask an expert?

Oh, my...

Tyler!

Good to see you, Tyler.

Hey, everybody, Tyler's here.

- Hi, Mom.
- Hi, honey.

He's here!

Welcome back!

Hey, guys!

I knew you wouldn't
let the kids down.

- Besides, it's Christmas.
- Yes!

This is where I belong.

So you know the set list.

What song would you
lead off with?

Oh, considering all the work

that went in to saving
this year's celebration,

I'd say it needs
to be something extra-special.

I wouldn't settle
for anything less.

Well, in that case,
where's Emma?

You know what?
I haven't seen her in a bit.

I think I might have an idea.

♫ The garland used to fade ♫

♫ And the lights
Didn't shine so bright ♫

♫ When you were gone ♫

♫ I couldn't seem
to celebrate the night ♫

You came back.

I couldn't resist.

One final encore?

It was written as a duet...

and I really could
use some help.

Tyler, I don't know.

Yes, you do.

Merry Christmas, everybody!

Whoo!

I can't believe he came back.

Me neither.

And look
who's here to sing with him.

You did a very good thing today.

We did.

You ready?

Ready as I'll ever be.

Emma Bloom, everyone.

This is a little song
that Emma and I wrote called

"Christmas Is You."

♫ The garland used to fade ♫

♫ And the lights
didn't shine so bright ♫

♫ When you were gone
I couldn't seem ♫

♫ To celebrate the night ♫

♫ Now the firs
Are lush and green ♫

♫ The lights Have taken flight ♫

♫ 'Cause when I'm with you ♫

♫ I can't help
but celebrate the night ♫

♫ 'Cause Christmas is you ♫

♫ Christmas is us ♫

♫ Christmas ♫

♫ Is waiting here ♫

♫ For everyone to touch ♫

♫ And every heart and home ♫

♫ Will never be alone ♫

♫ 'Cause Christmas is you ♫

♫ Yeah ♫ Christmas is you ♫e ♫

♫ 'Ca you ♫

And now, everyone,

please welcome
the Hallover High School Choir!

Emma, you were
incredible up there.

I had no idea
you had this in you.

Thank you.

I'm sorry I couldn't manage
to land us a new client.

Oh, but you did.

I would be so happy if
you let me manage your career.

Are you serious?

I believe you have
a very rich career ahead of you.

I just need you
to believe that, too.

I believe you have
a very rich cal do. ahead of you.

I'm speechless.

I believe you have
a vel'm so proud of you, sis.ou.

Thank you.

I believe you have
a vel'♫ Joy to the world ♫is.ou.

♫ The Lord has come ♫

♫ Let earth receive her King ♫

♫ Let every heart... ♫

- Excuse me a minute.
- Yeah.

♫ ...And heaven
And nature sing ♫

♫ And heaven And heaven ♫

♫ And nature sing ♫

♫ Joy to the world... ♫

You are just full
of surprises, aren't you?

You know, I was thinking
about what you said earlier...

About following your passion...

And I realized

I can do more
than just the one store.

Maybe it's time for me to start
a new chapter in my life.

You know...

Mal hear the antique businessrt
ais booming in New York..

Really?

Maybe a change of venue
is what I need.

But... it is
an awfully big city.

Just wish I had someone
to show me around.

I might be able
to help you with that.

Just wish I had someone
toThat'd be nice..

♫ And heaven and heaven
And nature sing... ♫

♫ And heaven and heaven
And nature sing ♫

Thank you for coming back.

I know the kids appreciated it.

Thank y back.

I appreciated it.

So I have some exciting news.

Rachel wants to represent me
as a songwriter.

Congratulations, Emma.

Thank you.

I always believed in you.

Did you mean it...

When you said
you never stopped loving me?

Then it was worth it

when I told the pilot
to turn the plane around.

What? Why would you do that?

Because I really don't like
making the same mistake twice.

I can't lose you again, Emma.

My passion for music
started with you,

when we were just kids.

I'd like to think
I'm a little wiser now,

but I'm not about
to lose you again.

I was hoping you'd say that.