A Very Merry Bridesmaid (2021)

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♪ Jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle bells, ♪

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪

♪ On a one-horse open sleigh ♪

[knocking]

Hi, Ms. Vaughn.

Well hello, Leah.

Have you come to get
your brother?

Yes, ma'am.
Mom sent me.

Come on in.

Paul and Drew are
in the backyard.

They built a snow fort.

[children laughing]

They don't invite me to play
with them anymore.

Oh, I see.

That sometimes happens
to younger sisters

when brothers turn .

But, I'll be
on Christmas Eve.

Ten!

Oh, my, that's a milestone
birthday.

A what?

A milestone birthday.

It's a birthday that marks
a significant moment

in a person's life.

Makes them think about
where they are

and where they want to be.

And is one of those?

Oh, it is.

And, so is , and
and , and .

This was taken on
my th birthday.

I'm on safari in Kenya.

This is you?

Well, it was.

Thirty is a very important year.

A woman comes into her own
around then.

Thirty seems so far away.

It'll come faster
than you think.

I want to be like you
when I'm .

I want to go to all the places.

-All?
-All.

I want to see new places and
meet people all over the world.

Do you think I can do that?

Leah, one of your
greatest strengths

is your open heart and
your boundless curiosity.

And, I think, that if you set
your mind to something,

you can have the world.

♪

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These are handwoven in Peru
by a group of women

in a craft collective.

Señora Diaz told me that
all the fair-trade proceeds

are aimed at helping send more
girls to school.

Buy a unique ornament for
your tree and do some good.

Nice.

This is why I love visiting you
during my lunch break.

I always learn something
from you.

Aw. I love when you stop by.

Have you thought about
Mrs. Diaz's offer?

About visiting her in Peru?

I want to but I don't think
I can.

Why?

Because, I have too much
work here.

Christmas is in two weeks and,
and then it's Valentine's day

and you know how busy
we get then.

And then it's Easter,
and spring, summer,

aka lake season,
and then it's Halloween

and before you know it,
it's Christmas again.

That is an impressive recitation
of excuses.

They're facts, not excuses.

Plus, this Christmas
is double busy.

Paul and Julia are flying in
later today which means

the official countdown to their
wedding has begun.

And?

And, your birthday.
Your th birthday, hello?

Oh, right.

What do you have planned?

Being a bridesmaid.

-Besides that?
-That's it.

-No, seriously.
-Seriously.

Seriously?

We can do this all day.

But it's your birthday!

Yeah, Marcy, I know.

But being born on
Christmas Eve means

being used to a lifetime of
birthday holiday combinations.

This wedding's
just one more thing.

Why did Julia have to pick
Christmas Eve?

It was her late mother's
favorite day.

All of her best memories
come from Christmas Eve.

Oh.

It's ok.

Besides, I'm pretty sure my
parents are gonna do something.

Pretty sure?

I mean, we haven't talked
about it,

but again, we've been
very busy.

-Say something!
-No.

-I'll say something!
-No.

They're not gonna forget, ok?

Actually, I'm going over
there tonight.

I'm sure my mom's gonna
bring it up.

Besides, being a bridesmaid
in my brother's wedding

with all my friends and family,
what more do I need?

See? Look how cute.

That's nice.

[upbeat holiday music]
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Drew!

Paul! Hey.

Oh, it's good to see you.

And where's your future bride?

Julia is chatting
with the airline.

Chatting?

They made her check her
garment bag in London

and now they can't seem
to find it.

Which is a big problem.

What's in the garment bag?

Her wedding dress.

What was the wedding dress
doing in London?

Thought you two were only
there for a medical conference.

Yeah, we were, but the dress's
designer is based in London.

She even flew back there
for fittings.

Signed us up for the conference
to coincide with her

personally bringing it back
from London,

so there wouldn't be
any issue.

She shouldn't be much longer.

Hope you don't mind waiting.

Not at all.

Sorry, it's just,

wedding planning is hard enough
as it is.

Throw in having it on Christmas
Eve and this conference

just feels like a recipe for...

Disaster.

What's wrong, babe?

The airline has lost the dress.

Completely. Gone.

And to top it off,

they also lost the carry-on
they made me check.

What did that have?

Besides my clothes,
the wedding gifts.

Oh, no.

What am I gonna do?

[sighs]

I always liked your ornaments
the best.

Oh, thanks.

So, how's business?
Christmas busy?

Oh, yes. Very busy.

But, you know, it is the most
wonderful time of the year.

Especially this year.

A Christmas wedding here.

Honestly, Leah, I don't know how
we're gonna pull it off.

Ah!

Tom, for heaven's sake.
Just buy another one.

No, this has been in the family

since Paul and Leah were
in single digits.

I can fix it. It's just the
wire's got a little smaller.

Dad, admit defeat.

Go get a new prescription.
You're an optometrist.

Do you want to know what would
help my eyes?

Early retirement in Hawaii.

Nice non-sequitur, darling.

We can talk about that
when Christmas is over.

In the meantime,
Leah's right.

Go get yourself
another prescription

so you don't wind up walking
Julia into a closet

instead of down the aisle.

Dad's walking Julia
down the aisle?

Yes, she asked him to,
since she's on her own now.

That's very sweet.

Well, it's very sweet of you
to let her stay at your place

for the next couple of weeks.

Yeah, I know they've been
together a long time,

I just feel like I don't
really know her.

Well, that's all gonna change

now that they're moving here
from Boston.

Who knows?

You two might
become friends.

[doorbell]

Oh! They're here!
Come in!

Hey!

Hey! Hi!

Julia!

Oh, Paul!

-How are you?
-Merry Christmas!

Good to see you.

Hey, where's the rest of
your stuff?

Have you guys gone minimalist?

I can't even talk about it.

The airline's working to locate
Julia's bags.

Including the wedding dress?

I'm so upset.

I always had this dream I'd get
married on Christmas Eve

in the house I grew up in

wearing a Stella Corbin
original.

She was my mom's
favorite designer.

We even saw her in fashion week
a few times.

And I already had to let go
of the house part.

But we really appreciate having
the wedding here.

Yes. So very much.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean
to seem ungrateful.

Oh.

Oh, no not at all.

It's... it's important
to have dreams.

Well, you've both had such
a long journey.

You must be starving.

Come on. I'll fix you something
to eat.

Let's go!

[startled gasps]

[laughing]

Leah?

Hey, Drew.

-Hi!
-Hi.

What's up?

I'm sorry about that. The fuse
blew out, breaker box.

It's ok.

So, my flight got in about the
same time as Paul and Julia's

and we were able to catch a ride
back to Rose Lake together.

I'm so glad you did.

I haven't seen you
in so long.

Since Nana's funeral.

Yeah.

You were still at
Northwestern then.

-That's right.
-Yeah.

Paul tells me you own
a shop now.

I do, yes. Worldly Charm.

-Oh, I like the name.
-Thank you.

We sell things from all around
the globe,

so it felt fitting.

[laughs]

Did you get that idea when you
were traveling around the world?

[laughs]

What about your traveling?

I feel like I'm so
out of the loop.

Oh, wow.

Well, I just got done teaching
English in Panama.

How long were you there for?

I was there for a year.
It was great.

It's one of my favorite
teaching experiences.

Second only to Costa Rica,

which I'm going back to after
Christmas to teach again.

I want to go there.

Panama or Costa Rica?

Both. Maybe.

[laughs]

What else? What else
is going on?

Did Paul tell you that Sophie
and I broke up last year?

Oh, no.

Yeah.

Ever since him and Julia
got together

I feel like he just doesn't
tell me anything anymore.

What happened?
Are you ok?

Yeah.

Yeah, it was long overdue.

I'm ok, she's ok.

In fact, she's practically
engaged.

Ah, so she's very ok.

Yes. Yeah.

[phone chimes]

Oh, that's my mom.

She's about to send out
the search party.

Julia is staying with me, which
means I am also transportation.

That sounds like
a fun pairing.

Right?

Hey, you want to come by,
say hi to Mom and Dad?

Ah, I'm a little wiped.
But I'll come over tomorrow.

Ok.

Hey, I've been meaning to ask.

With all the wedding
and Christmas stuff,

what are your plans
for your birthday?

You remembered my birthday?

Yeah, it's Christmas Eve,
kind of hard to forget.

I don't know, we've been
really busy

so I don't think we have
anything planned.

Well, you are doing something,
right?

Uh...

[phone chimes]

Uh, ok, that's her again.

Julia is also jet-lagged,
so I should probably go.

-But, I'll see you tomorrow.
-Sounds good.

Ok, see ya.

♪

Leah: Thank you.

Julia: Thanks for letting me
stay again.

Come on in.

Wow, this is really cute.

Thanks.

I got the guest room
all made up upstairs

and I've got extra toothbrushes

and I can find you some clothes
to sleep in.

Thank you so much, Leah.

Yeah, sure.

And I'm sure the airline
is gonna find your dress

and your carry-on.

You have your bridesmaid dress,
right?

Yes. Purchased and fitted.

Ok.

All right, let me show
you upstairs.

Yeah.

♪

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[phone ringing]

Paul Taylor.

Hi Paul, it's Caroline.
You have a second?

Yeah, but I don't understand
how we can locate any tiny thing

halfway around the world,

but no one seems to be able
to say with any certainty

where my two pieces of extremely
important luggage,

which your airline insisted
I check,

are at this very moment.

And, I am in no way placing
any blame on you.

I recognize you had nothing
to do with this problem,

but I need to find my wedding
dress garment bag

as soon as possible.

Mm-hm.

Yeah, yeah, I understand,
but, yeah. I'll hold.

Wow, you've been busy
this morning.

Yeah, I know Christmas
is only two weeks out

but I still want to get into the
holiday spirit while I'm here.

Like Nana used to.

You know, I know the Drakes

always made it look really
pretty when they lived here,

but nobody compared
to your Nana.

Yeah.

Hey!

What are you doing over there?
Come inside!

You too, Drew, I'm gonna need
your help.

[laughing]

It's all right.

Hey!

Hey.

Hey, Drew. Good to see you.

It's good to see you.

Yeah.

-It's so good to see you again.
-How are you?

Hi.

Ok, so, Paul, now that
we're all here,

would you like to explain
why you're acting like

you've had one too many
cups of coffee?

Oh, coffee.

Ok, first of all,
I want to say

this is probably
a crazy big ask.

Might want to rethink
that opener, son.

Mm-hm.

A couple months ago, Julia's
childhood home in Buffalo Grove

came up for sale.

Oh, that's where
she originally wanted

to have the wedding, right?

Yes. If we'd been able
to get it.

Which you didn't.

Correct.

But... but now we can.

Caroline, the realtor, called me
this morning to let me know

the original buyers
fell through.

She knew about
our back-up offer,

wanted to see if we were
still interested in the property

before she put it back
on the market.

That's great news, Paul.

Congratulations.

Have you told Julia yet?

No. I'm not going to.

Because I already bought it.

Or, you know,
started the process.

Ohh, hold up.

You haven't told your fiancée
that you bought a house?

Oh, this is the crazy part.

There's more.

Crazier?

I want to have
the wedding there.

You do know the wedding
is in two weeks?

I know.

Paul, weddings are like giant
ships in the middle of the ocean

going in a singular direction.

You can't simply
turn them around.

Yeah. Listen to Mom.

Big ships,
like Titanic big.

Ok, we don't want to say Titanic
about my wedding.

And, besides, I already
thought about that.

It's not as hard as it seems.

Well, this should be good.

Ok, we were originally gonna
have the wedding here,

which is a house.

He has you there, Mom.
It is a house.

So, we just redirect everything
and everyone

over to the new house.

It's only minutes away
from here, tops.

Oh, no, no, no, no.

There's so much more to it
than that.

The previous owners moved out
months ago

and they've already
given me permission

to get it in shape
for the ceremony.

The house does kind of need
some cosmetic work.

Cosmetic?

Repairs.

Seriously, Paul?

Look, it's not a lot, I promise.

Maybe the gazebo.
But it's doable.

I can help with the repairs.

Thanks, buddy.

As for the other parts,

simply tell everyone to go
to a different house.

But just make sure Julia
doesn't find out.

Ok, that feels
super ill-advised.

Of course I'll tell her,

but after it's already
a done deal.

I don't know, Paul.

Mom, getting married
at Christmas

in the house she grew up in

was always a big part
of Julia's dream.

That'll make her feel like
her parents are there.

I want to give that to her...
so much.

Look, I know it's a lot to ask.
I do, but...

It's ok, Paul.
I'll help, whatever it takes.

Thanks, sis.

Well, this is certainly
shaping up

to be a Christmas Eve
to remember.

Thank you.

-Your birthday.
-Shh.

What?

♪

Wait, wait. So... so what are
you doing for your birthday?

Shh! Don't say anything
about that.

Why?

Uh, because...

Birthdays and Christmas Eve
happen every year but...

but weddings are a once
in a lifetime.

Hopefully.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
So, you have nothing planned?

-Well the wedding's planned.
-And?

And Christmas Eve.

-And?
-And that's that.

And what about
for your birthday?

Shh.

Ok, didn't anyone notice
the overlap

when the wedding date
was planned?

I don't know.
I wasn't there.

It doesn't matter, ok?

These next two weeks are about
Paul and my future sister-in-law

having the greatest Christmas
Eve wedding ever, ok?

I can celebrate
my birthday later.

But, I think...

No, no, listen.

I know my parents are around
a lot more

because they're attempting
to ease into retirement but,

you know, when I was growing up
it was just me and Paul.

And he really took care
of me.

Ok. I want to do this for him.
It's important to me. Ok?

Hey. We're doing up some
new tasks.

-Come on!
-Ok.

Don't say a word.

-Wait? What?
-Move the wedding?

Paul's being a romantic.

Didn't you say that Julia's
Type A?

So Type A.

I hope she's just as excited

about this grand gesture
as he is.

Can you imagine if I tried
something like that with you?

[laughing]

Well, in Paul's defense,

he's convinced it will make
her happy.

Did anyone talk about making
you happy?

Maybe with a birthday party?

Uh, Drew did.

Hold up, best man Drew?

Your secret crush all through
childhood, Drew?

Yes, that's the one.

But if you keep shouting it it's
not gonna be a secret anymore.

Leah, sweetheart,
it's a big deal.

Yeah, I know it's a big deal.

Point is, your th birthday

has always been this
benchmark for you.

Yeah. Milestone birthday.

What?

Thirty, it's a milestone
birthday.

It's how you judge where
you are in life.

Hey, what's that look for?

It's nothing. It's just...

Both of my parents were
in practice

by the time they were
my age.

Paul and Julia are both
hugely successful doctors.

You're an attorney.

You're a stylist with
your own boutique

and you have
twins together.

I'm kind of
the odd one out.

And I thought I would have
done more by now, you know?

Seen more, traveled more.

You know, you are the reason
why you haven't traveled.

I know.

Have you ever talked
to your dad about it?

Why you stay close by?

Well, what's the point?

It's my own stuff.
I have to work through it.

But it's tied to him.

Leah Taylor, you have
the biggest giver's heart.

Which is why we want you to be
celebrated on your special day.

You guys are really sweet,
and I promise, we will.

We'll celebrate, just after
my brother's wedding.

Drew: I have the email.

Paul: Excellent.

Also, Toby and Jaylen

agreed to meet us over
at the new house later.

Ok, what time?

Noon.

I'm just on my way to Leah's
to pick up Julia.

I'm bringing her back
to Mom and Dad's house,

where hopefully, Mom and Leah
are gonna figure out

how to distract her
so I can run errands.

These are the supplies you need?

What, what are we,
rebuilding the house?

What are we doing?

That's just for the gazebo.

Ok, look, I know I've been
hanging out in Central America

the past few years,

but even I know we can't use
a gazebo in winter.

It was part of the house
that Julia loved most.

Plus, we can use it for wedding
staging, photos,

that sort of thing.

Uh, a perfect blend of
romantic and practical.

You understand, right?

You were crazy about
Sophia once.

Yeah, not gazebo in winter
kinda crazy.

Well, maybe one day you'll meet
that lucky lady

who makes you do all sorts
of crazy.

Yeah.

-Hey, Leah.
-Hi!

-Hey, are they here yet?
-They're on the way.

How's it going
with the changes?

Good. Um, I talked
to the caterer

and I talked to the string
quartet and the florist

and they are all ready
for the new location.

Oh, and I let
Rev. Conrad know.

Nice.

Hey. No, no, no, no.

You remember what
Doctor Walsh said about

watching what you eat
during the holidays.

I'm watching you take away
the frosting.

You know, honey,
it's been years, right?

Look at me, look at what great
shape I'm in, huh?

Hmm.

Ow, ow!

Will you talk to your husband,
please?

He is in great shape, and...

I need the frosting.

Doctor Mom has spoken.

I'm a doctor too, you know.

You're an eye doctor,
not a heart doctor.

It's different.

Hm.

Hey, how about we go on
a run tomorrow?

: AM?

The frosting sounds better.

No.

Ok, fine, but make it : AM.

Fine. : AM.

Hm.

Late riser.

[knocking at door]

Come in!

Hey!

What are you doing here?

Keys!

Thanks, Tom.

I'm dropping off some supplies
at the new house.

New house?

Uh, Nana's house.

Thinking about selling it.

Oh, that's too bad.

Sorry, I've just always had a,

a soft spot for the nostalgia
of family homes.

-It's like a safe haven.
-Yeah.

Keeping you connected
to a place

no matter how far away
you are.

-Drew, hey.
-Yeah.

Hey, did you really mean what
you said back there

about selling the house?

It's something I've been
thinking about

for a while now, yeah.

Why?

Makes sense.

I haven't been back
to Rose Lake in years

and dealing with the rental
issues from out of the country

is not something I look
forward to again.

You look sad.

Yeah, I guess I am.
It's the end of an era.

I know the Drakes
rented it forever

but in the back of my mind it's
always been your Nana's house.

Yeah.

But, change is good.

Exactly.

Like you turning .

Oh, please don't bring
that part up.

-It's a big part.
-Yeah, I'm aware.

And here's the thing,
the more I thought about it,

the more I realized,

there's no way I'm letting a
birthday that important slide.

[whispers]
You promised.

Not to say anything to anyone,
but that doesn't mean

I can't do my part to make sure
that you have a good birthday.

Why do you care?

Because, you and your brother

and your whole family
were kind to me

from the very first moment
I came to live here.

And while everything else
may change,

that's something I will
never forget.

So, be prepared
to be celebrated

because it is happening.

-Ok.
-Ok.

Leah: After you, bride.

Julia: It's nice.

Wow, look at all
those beautiful dresses.

Molly: Hey, come on.

Julia: Oh, look at the beading.

Molly: Oh. Oooh!

Any word about
the missing dress?

The airline is trying
to track everything.

Apparently, the last city
the luggage was located

was in a place called Rose Lake,
British Columbia.

Hence the confusion.

Unfortunately, they're not
convinced it's still there.

And where else would it be?

Potentially Idaho or Michigan
or somewhere in the Yukon.

Hey, well at least they narrowed
it down to North America.

It may have also been returned
to the UK.

There wasn't an American
designer that you liked?

My mother loved
Stella Corbin's designs.

I even flew to London

three times this past year
for fittings.

Which, yes, seems excessive

but I simply want to have
my dream wedding.

Like I dreamed about
when I was younger.

And you will.

But, it doesn't hurt to have
a backup dress, just in case.

-Mm-hm.
-Yeah.

-Let's take a look.
-Yeah.

Come on.

♪

♪

...I have no idea what you're
talking about.

Oh, you just had to have
a December wedding, didn't you?

Yeah, you know me, Jaylen.
Anything to make Julia happy.

I didn't realize agreeing
to be a groomsman

would require manual labor.

Try to think of it as expanding
your skill set, Toby.

Now you're an accountant
and a carpenter.

[laughs]

Look at you, you almost
look like a professional.

Done my fair amount of building
wherever I teach.

-Really?
-Yeah.

When you care about a community
you pitch in however you can.

So, I'm a teacher,
sometimes I'm a handyman.

Sometimes I'm also a plumber.

-That's a fun one.
-Yeesh.

Hey, I didn't have a chance
to ask earlier,

you really thinking of selling
your Nana's house?

Or were you just covering
to distract Julia?

Both.

Though I wasn't sure
I was serious

until I said it out loud.

Ok, well, I'm gonna send you

the contact info for my realtor,
Caroline, she's great.

But, selfishly, I'd love it
if you changed your mind.

Always just thought of that
house as the Vaughn house.

It's funny, Leah
said something similar.

She did?

Yeah.

Speaking of Leah,

is she over her breakup
with that guy yet?

Uh, Grant.

-That guy.
-Yeah.

I wouldn't tell you
if she was.

I know too much about
all three of you

to ever let you date
my baby sister.

[laughing]
Alright, alright. I hear you.

♪

Thank you for helping sell
the house, Caroline.

It means a lot to me.

And, Paul speaks very highly
about you.

Yeah.

Yeah, Wednesday works for me.

Looking forward to meeting
you too.

Ok. Bye.

[knocking]

Right on time.
Come on in, right this way.

Wow, look at this place.

I was just in the middle
of getting things ready.

Ah, you're decorating.

No, we're decorating.

This is your first
birthday celebration.

Oh, I see. You're just putting
me to work.

You know this is Nana's
old tree, right?

This is Mrs. Vaughn's
old tree?

Yeah. I couldn't get rid
of it.

Oh. I would have been sad
if you did.

Oh, wow.

These are all her old ornaments.

You know, me and Paul used
to come over here every year

and help her hang these.

I remember.

My parents were
too busy fighting

to get a tree when
I was younger.

So, you taught me to put
the lights on first...

And then the ornaments, yeah.

Anybody who does it the other
way around is an amateur.

-Ok. Let's get started.
-Let's go.

[upbeat holiday music]
♪

♪

Ok, this is the last one.

Hey,

Drew Vaughn from Rose Lake
High School.

What is this?

An old school project I found
a couple days ago.

Forgotten about that.

Hm.

Tell me more.

[sighs]

Um. It's a way to bring people
from different schools

all around the world here
to talk about their life.

Huh.

And share their food, I see?

Absolutely.

The idea was for the program

to be able to go from
school to school

or to stay in one school
all year round.

It's actually an idea that
Nana and I used to talk about.

She loved traveling,
as you know,

and she loved Rose Lake
and she always wanted

to find a way to bring pieces
of the world...

Here. Yeah.

It was kind of the inspiration
for my shop.

-Was it really?
-Yeah.

After you went to college,

I spent a lot of time here
with her

and it always got me
thinking about

how I could bring parts of
the world to me, to Rose Lake.

Hm. Worldly Charm.

It's funny, you seem to remind
me of her so much.

So, are you still thinking about
opening up your own program?

Oh, well, I hadn't thought
about it in a long time.

[sighs]
Wow.

Your Nana used to play
that all the time.

Yeah.

Um, so how's it going
with the new house?

Uh, well let's just say

Paul's reputation as Tom Sawyer
remains intact.

That's so true.

He's always trying to get me
to do stuff for him.

You know, he's got me going
to the flower shop

to put in that huge order
for poinsettias?

He asked me to do
the same thing.

No, really, when?

About an hour ago.

Yep.

Well, that's what happens

when you change the location
of a wedding

with two weeks' notice.

-At Christmas.
-At Christmas.

Ok, well do you want to go
or should I?

Or, we could both go?

Then, I'll take you to your
next birthday celebration.

Which is?

You'll have to come with me to
the flower market to find out.

[exhales
You're really not gonna tell me?

[laughs]
No. No, I'm not.

All right, fine.
I have no choice then.

Ok.

You trying to beat me?
Stop it.

[laughing]

Yeah! Not bad.

You beat me.

You ok, there?

Yes, I'm fine, I'm uh...
Checking my phone.

Uh-uh.

[laughing]

Oh, what's up with Drew.

Oh, um, we're just running
some errands for Paul.

Naturally.

Oh, that's a pretty tree.

Yeah, helped him decorate it
last night.

It's his Nana's old tree.

That was nice of you.

Yeah, I think this is gonna be
his last Christmas

in Mrs. Vaughn's house.

Drew still has ties here.

I'm sure he'll come back
to Rose Lake.

Especially now that Paul and
Julia are settling down here.

Yeah, maybe.

I think it's more likely
he's gonna keep traveling

and teaching until
he meets somebody

and settles down very far away
from here.

You want to talk about it?

No, thanks.

Ok.

First one in gets
a chocolate donut.

Chocolate donuts? What?

♪

I just love poinsettias.
They're so happy.

Happy?

Yeah, they're happy.
Don't these make you happy?

I can see why Paul wants
to get married

around a whole bunch of them.

Did you know that
these are actually

the Christmas Eve flower?

Really?

Yeah. I think it was back
in the th century,

the story is that there was
a little girl in Mexico

and she gathered up
a whole bunch of weeds

to bring to her church
on Christmas Eve

and a miracle turned them
from green to red.

You used to do that
all the time.

What?

Tell stories.

Usually about faraway places.

Yeah, I think I probably
still do that.

I'm sure.

Probably have all sorts of
stories from your travels.

Actually no, I don't.

You own a store called
Worldly Charm.

Yeah, I know.

The charms are from
around the world

but I buy them at trade shows
in the states.

But you talked about traveling
all the time.

Yeah, I know I did.

So why haven't you?

It's kind of a longer story.

Right now, I'm more interested

in whatever this birthday thing
is you have planned for me.

Or, did you forget about
that excursion?

I have not.

Come on, let's put in the order
for the wedding

and then I'll take you
to your special activity.

Yay.

Birthday surprise number two.

How did you know
that I love these?

You mentioned it growing up,

just hoped you haven't done
it a million times.

No, actually I've never
done it at all.

-What?
-Yeah.

Do you remember Gordy LaSalle
from high school?

Yeah.

Senior year he tried to take me
on one of these

and that was the day we found
out he was allergic to horses.

Ooof.

Yeah, we wound up
in minor emergency.
It was not so romantic.

Not that, you know,
this is romantic.

I know.

This is one of your designated
birthday moments.

Honoring Miss Leah Taylor.

You know, those,
those kids over there

remind me of the day
that you got to Rose Lake.

You'd just moved
into your Nana's house

and you were really sad about
your parents' divorce.

And I was trying to make you
feel better

and I nailed you in the eye
with a snowball.

Do you remember that?

Bold strategy.

Hey, it worked.

-It did.
-Mmmhmm.

Rose Lake was always the closest
thing I had to a real home.

You and Paul and
the whole family

were all a big part of why

I asked Nana if I could stay
with her permanently.

Well, I'm really glad
you did.

Until you abandoned me
a few years later.

It was for college.

[laughs]

Excuses.

Well, you know, you're here now,
at least for the wedding and,

and for Christmas.

And your birthday.

And my birthday.

-Look at him!
-Oh!

Thank you.

Driver: Just careful getting on.

Got it.

Driver: Watch your step.

-Here you go.
-Thank you.

Hey, give me some!

-We're ready.
-Yeah.

Leah: Woah! Oh, my gosh.

Drew: All right.

I need to check in
with the florist.

Already done.

It is?

I took care of it yesterday.

Red and white rose bouquets

with winter Baby's Breath
centerpieces.

Well, then I need to check in
with the caterers.

No need. They have everything.

Are you sure?

Yes, dear.

They said you were
very thorough.

Well, then I'll check in
with Reverend Conrad, I'm sure-

I spoke to him yesterday

and he's looking forward
to the ceremony.

See, honey?

You don't have to worry
about a thing.

Except the dress.

I have two new stores
we can visit.

Which is my cue
to go run errands.

Again?

You ran errands yesterday.

It's Christmas.

But...

I feel like he's
up to something.

Hey, thanks again for earlier.
That was really fun.

Yeah, birthday mission number
two accomplished.

What are you doing for dinner?

Uh, I have to close up
the store tonight.

What? Aren't you the owner?

I am the owner, yes.

But I'm taking off
tomorrow night.

Ah, hot date.

Oh, no. I'm going over
to Rose Lake Elementary

for the Christmas fundraiser.

My friend Marcy
and her wife, Kendra

asked me to come by
and help wrap gifts.

Both their kids go there.

Marcy Jones?

Marcy Jones, yeah.

Why? You want to come?

If I get my morning work done
on the gazebo,

yeah, yeah, I will.

Well, I might have to help you
with the gazebo so you do come.

Toby will love that.

Toby?

Toby, groomsman Toby?

Yeah.

Paul said he's been
asking questions

about your dating status.

He's just trying to get
a rise out of Paul.

Toby has a very
serious girlfriend.

Well, Paul did make it clear
he doesn't like the idea

of his friends dating his,
and I'm quoting here,

so don't sh**t the messenger,
"baby sister".

Yeah, well that is probably
my fault.

My ex, Grant, used to work
with Paul.

Yet another doctor
in my life.

What happened?

Um, well it's kind of tied
into the reason

why I've only left the country
one time.

You don't have to talk about it
if you don't want to.

No, actually I think it would
feel good to talk about it.

Ok.

Um, I had just
graduated college

and I made all these
travel plans.

One of the first trips was
with Marcy and Kendra,

we we're gonna go to Cabo,
typical graduation vacation.

And we were on our way there

and that's when I got the call
from the hospital in Illinois,

about Dad's heart attack.

Yeah, Paul told me.

That must have been
really scary.

Yeah, it was awful.

My mom was up in Montreal
for a medical conference.

Paul was off with Doctors
without Borders

and they couldn't get ahold
of anybody but me.

Took me hours to get through
customs and get home

and the whole time
I was traveling

I had no idea
what was going on.

But, after that I just kind of
canceled everything.

You know, at first it was
just temporary,

I wanted to be there
for recovery and everything

and of course Mom and Paul
came back

but after a while it just sort
of made sense that I stay

and help with rehab.

They were both really busy
and I didn't have the shop yet.

And you're caring by nature.

I don't know about that.

Well, I do.

Well, anyway, a couple
years went by,

it seemed like he was kind of
on his feet again

so I felt like it was safe
to travel.

I was gonna go to Ireland
and Wales.

-Wow.
-Yeah.

The day I was supposed to leave
he had another cardiac incident.

I didn't hear about that.

Oh yeah, well thankfully
it was just a complication

of his medication so he was ok,
but it really spooked me

and I just couldn't go
after that.

I know it doesn't make any sense
but I just couldn't leave him.

Well, I understand.

Well, Grant didn't.

We fought about it a lot.

And then he planned this trip
to Belize without telling me.

Even after knowing everything
that's going on with your dad?

-Yeah.
-Got it.

It was just kind of
our breaking point.

So, I think that's kind of why

Paul is hesitant about me
dating his friends.

They don't really talk anymore.

So, I think he just doesn't
want that to happen again.

[exhales]

Thank you.

-That was a lot.
-Yeah.

You know, I forgot what
a good listener you are.

Well...

Thanks for understanding.

Yeah.

♪

Good morning.

Where are you off to?

Oh, just running some errands.

Everyone's running errands.

Can I come with you?

Um, aren't you wedding dress
shopping with Mom today?

Don't tell Molly this, but if
I try on one more wedding dress

I'll tell Paul we're going
to Vegas to elope.

Please don't do that.

I won't.

But, I'm wanting to.

So, can I join you?

Um, actually, I'm running
errands with Drew.

Oh.

No, it's not like that.

Why not like that?

Because we practically
grew up together.

But you haven't seen each other
in years

and you're both single.

And after the wedding he's going
back to Central America

to start a new teaching
position.

And he's selling
his Nana's house

so he's not gonna have
any ties to Rose Lake.

Oh, I see.

You see what?

You don't want to get
your heart hurt?

Well, you know, who does?

No one.

But, sometimes it just happens.

No matter how hard you try
to prevent it.

Honestly, Julia,
it's just errands.

Sure.

But, I'll make some more calls
to the airline

about my missing wedding dress
just the same.

Have fun.

Bye-bye.

♪

Wow.

Right?

We're gonna put the Christmas
tree right there.

She's gonna be so excited.

I can't believe
she grew up here.

Right?

You have to tell her.

I will, after the repairs
are done.

The joy is in the surprise.

Hopefully.

Ok, where's this gazebo?
Point the way.

Follow me.

Oh man, are you gonna
repaint inside?

It's pretty, though.

-Hey, Toby.
-Hi Leah.

How's Shanice?

Beautiful perfection.
Just like you.

[laughing]

You're gonna get in trouble,
Toby.

-House tour over?
-Mm-hm.

It is.

Yeah, it looks good in there.

Then it's time for you to walk
the walk, Leah Taylor.

Unless you were pretending
about wanting to help.

No, I want to help.
Give me that hammer.

[hammering]

I don't recall you being so good
with a hammer.

I have acquired a lot of skills
since you left.

What's wrong?

I just don't want him
to overdo it, you know?

I thought everything was ok?

Yeah, it is. Old habits,
I guess.

Well, I have just the thing.

What do you have?

Your next birthday surprise.

What's that?

Careful, it's hot.

Oh! Is that Nana's
hot chocolate?

It is. Yes, yes.

Oh, wow, it tastes the same.

Yeah.

Oh, sh**t. Is that the time?

I have to go to that fundraiser
at the school.

Do you still wanna come?

Absolutely, yeah.

Ok. I'm taking this.

Yeah. Let's go.

Bye Paul.

Hey, this place
looks really cute.

Thank you for helping us.

Well, I'm a teacher,

so I know how
crucial fundraisers are

to a school's bottom line.

Too true.

And thank you Leah for donating
the gifts from your store

to the silent auction.

They've already been getting
a ton of interest

just from the volunteers.

Nice!

Ok, well anything to help.

All right, let's finish
getting set up

before the flood gates open.

Flood gates?

♪

Drew, you're a superstar
at this.

Thank you.

I worked a lot of retail
growing up.

Wrapping Christmas presents
at lightning speed

is my secret superpower.

Great, well you can do
this one

before I do any more damage.

You own a store
that sells gifts.

How do you not know
how to wrap?

I know how to wrap.

There's a reason why I invest
in gift boxes.

Plus, we don't sell
hockey sticks.

Leah, do you have a sec?

Yeah.

You've been holding out on me.

About what?

Hanging out with your super
handsome teenage crush

who remembered your birthday?

And, you used to doodle
Leah and Drew in hearts

on your notebook in
freshman French class?

Darn your memory.

It's why I'm such
a good attorney.

We're just helping Paul.

Is Paul here now?

Wow, you are a good lawyer.

Yes, I am.

Can I plead the fifth?

-Leah.
-Marcy!

Look, he's leaving
in the new year, ok?

So it's as hopeless now
as it was then.

But, I don't know, I like
hanging out with him

so I'm gonna try to do that
when I can.

Fine. I'll allow for the plea.

But, when you do want to talk,
you know where to find me.

Ok.

What?

Uh, hey. Do you have a free
night later this week?

Well, as the owner of
a very popular store

during the holidays, not likely.

Why, what did you have in mind?

I just had an idea for your next
secret birthday celebration,

but if you're not free
it's, it's ok.

Well, I can, you know,
leave early

and have somebody else close.
I do own the store.

Ah.

Is it gonna be as much fun
as a horse and carriage ride.

Different kind of fun.

I'm intrigued.

Yeah, ok.

♪

Subtle, Tom.

-Hey.
-Hey.

Just dropped Julia off
at the spa.

So, we have four hours
of wedding planning.

Is Leah here?
I saw her car.

No, she dropped by
a bit ago to say

her and Drew were working
on something.

Probably related
to the wedding.

Hm.

-Alfajores.
-Alfajores.

-See, I got it?
-Yeah.

They are Argentinian
dolce de leche cookies

and this recipe adds peppermint.

Mm. Yum.

At first, I was gonna
bake them for you,

but then I had a feeling
you'd wanna be involved

as part of your undercover
birthday.

Good bet.

And I was hoping
to impress you

with my international
cookie knowledge.

That is adorable.

And yes, I am very impressed.

Especially since I've never had
these homemade.

Ok, phew.

So, how do you know how
to make these?

Uh, a friend taught me
when I was in Argentina.

First place I ever
taught English

was at the University of Córdoba

and I was there for
two years before I realized

I like teaching at the basic
levels better.

Why?

Well, seeing someone learn about
other cultures at a young age

is like seeing their
whole world open up.

And I know how much of
an impact it was for me

when Nana first took me
to Europe.

Yeah, how old were you
when she took you?

-I was .
-Wow.

I'd never left
the States before.

It made a big impression on me.

I was lucky to have
an experience like that.

Is that what gave you your idea
for your world cultural program?

It's a part of what planted
the seed.

Are you still thinking
about that?

Well, I'd have to call
the schools,

see if they're interested.

Put together a pitch

and get volunteers to contribute
their experiences.

I mean, it's gotta be more than
just lectures.

I mean, I'm talking like various
classes on foods,

and, and music and,
and culture.

So, you have thought about it?

Yeah, yeah I guess I have.

Well, I think that sounds like
a really lovely idea.

Thank you.

Now, did I mention that
Alfajores were brought
to Argentina

by the Spaniards.

No.

Why do you know so much
about cookies?

Ok. Here we go.

Ok, you're gonna need to help me
down these stairs,

'cause I'm so full I think
I'm gonna have a problem, ok?

[laughing]

I gotcha, I gotcha.

Thank you.

But, just out of curiosity,
what's been your favorite

birthday activity so far?

Oh, definitely the cookies.

Mm.

Anything that involves eating.

There you two are.

Hi.

What have you been up to?

Alfajores.

Want one?

Ah, maybe after the wedding.

What's going on with you?

I'm about to go pick up Julia.

Yeah, she needed a spa day.

The airline called to say they
think her dress and carry-on

are now in storage in one
of their warehouses...

in Edinburgh.

I swear her luggage is better
traveled than I am.

We're going for dinner
to Antonio's.

Do you two want to join?

Oh, um, I have to open
the shop tomorrow,

so I probably shouldn't.

Ah. Speaking of, um, Julia
may come by the store.

I don't think our luggage
is gonna make it

before the wedding.

Oh, and she's gonna need
new bridesmaids gifts, right.

Yeah, tell her to come
by anytime.

And Paul, will you please
tell her about the house?

I will. I will.

Ok.

All right, well thank you
for the baking lesson.

Very welcome.

Leah, these are beautiful.

At the same time,
I don't want to buy you

a bridesmaid gift
at your own store.

Well, how about this,

when they find your luggage,
you can give it to me then?

You really are
impressively relaxed

about these sorts of things.

I mean, I should try to be
more like that.

Or, have more spa days.
One of the two.

Yeah, I mean, how...
how are you?

Oh, I'm fine.

It's a week before the wedding

and my dress and
the bridesmaid gifts

decided to go on a world tour
together without me,

but really, I'm good.

Well, is there any news
on the backup dress?

No.

Your mother and I have been
to every bridal dress shop

in the greater Chicago
suburban area,

which, to be clear,
is a lot.

Mm-hm.

Is it too much to love
my dress?

No, no, of course not.
And you should.

It's your day.

Hey, have you been to any
non-bridal shops?

No.

Do you have an idea?

Yeah, possibly.

One of my best friends,
Kendra, she's a stylist

and she might be able to help.

Thank you.

For everything.

Yeah, of course.

Let me go give her a call.

Sure.

[phone buzzes]

Hi Caroline.

Drew, I have good news.

I have someone interested
in seeing your Nana's house.

Already?

I, I haven't even begun to get
the place ready to sell.

It's a friend of mine who's
always loved that neighborhood.

When I showed Roger the photos
he was already very interested.

I'd like to bring him by in the
next couple days to have a look.

That soon, huh?

Drew, you're only in Rose Lake
a short time.

We have to act swiftly.

You're, uh, you're right.

Wonderful.

I'll speak with Rog
and send you some dates.

Bye, dear.

Ok, Paul just texted,
they are close.

Perfect timing.

And, uh, I think it looks good

as long as no one touches it
for a few more hours.

I love gazebos.

Even in the winter.

What is it about gazebos?
Sophia loved them too.

They're romantic.

Oh, plus, did you know
in dream symbolism

they actually represent
being content in your life?

Of course, you would know that.

[phone chimes]

Ok, we gotta go.

-Ok.
-Ok.

Out, nice and softly.

Ok.

That's it, keep going.

Step forward, right there.

Ok, two steps forward
and you can stop now.

You know how I feel
about surprises.

Very well, yes.

And I know you've
been suspicious

that I've been
up to something.

No, I've been certain
you're up to something

and clearly, I'm right.

You're right.

I changed the location
of our wedding.

You what?

It's not at Mom and Dad's
home anymore.

It's at ours.

I'm sorry, are, are you saying
you bought a house?

We did. Yes.

And that's where we are
right now.

Paul, what in the world
do you think you're...

The buyers fell through

so Caroline called me
and I knew you'd love it,

so I secretly bought it and
my family and friends and I

moved the venue here
so you could have

your dream Christmas wedding
and saying that out loud

suddenly feels
really presumptuous

so please remember that
I love you very much.

Please say something.

Good tears?

-So, should we go check it out?
-Yes, let's go.

So glad she didn't k*ll him.

[doorbell]

Hey, Mom.

-Hi, sweetheart.
-Hi.

Julia's out at breakfast with
Paul before the bachelor party.

Oh, I know.
Tom's hosting.

Which means they're really
just watching the Bears play.

Exactly.

But I'm not here for Julia
I'm here for you.

I picked up your bridesmaid
dress at the cleaners.

Thank you, saved me a trip.

Why don't you try it on?

I have tried on this dress
four times.

Haven't you had your fill of
the dress trying on experience?

You make a good point.

Oh, are you planning
to go to Peru?

Oh, ah, no.
Just being silly.

Too busy at the shop.

Oh, honey.
You're always working.

I can't remember the last time
you had a proper vacation.

Well, I went to Atlanta
in September.

For a trade show.

Yeah, but I stayed a couple
extra days.

Tacking on a couple of days
at the end of a work trip

is not a vacation.

Trust me, your father and I did
that a lot when we were younger

and it is not healthy.

Says the woman actively
avoiding early retirement.

I am, aren't I?

Well, I suppose the apple
doesn't fall far from the tree.

Yeah. Look, Mom,
it's ok, all right?

I get it, and I do hear you.

Maybe we can both take
more time for ourselves

in the new year, hm?

Maybe.

Well, what do you think?

The tree is very lifelike.

About the house, Roger.
Not the Christmas decor.

Oh.

It's quite nice.

It's the right size and
in wonderful condition.

I can easily see this
being a home.

It is a home.

Oh, I mean my home.

Hey, Ken, thanks so much
for letting us intrude

on your holiday break.

Yes, thank you.

Honestly, I am a mom of
two-year-old twin boys.

I should be thanking you
for the grown-up conversation.

Oh, um, here's a photo
of my lost dress.

Oh, a Stella Corbin.

Julia: Yes!

I don't have anything that's
gonna match that style.

But, if you'll indulge me,

I have something
that just might work.

I'll be right back.

Hey, so just so you know,
Kendra went

to Parson's School of Design,
so she's pretty legit.

-Oh, really?
-Yeah.

-That's impressive.
-Mmmhmm.

What brought her to Rose Lake?

Marcy.

Makes sense.

Love is the ultimate draw.

And thank you.

For what?

For bringing me here,
no matter the outcome.

And for letting me stay
at your place, and your clothes

and for insisting
Paul tell me about the house.

Right?

But, mostly...

thank you for making me feel
like a part of the family.

Now that Paul and I
are living closer,

I hope it gives us the chance
to spend more time together.

Yeah, I'd like that.

Here we go.

Now, this dress is
a couple years old.

It's from the Chicago
Red and White gala.

A-line, short-sleeved
with a slight train.

Ok.

Oh.

Oh, wow.

[TV sports announcer]

Come on, baby!

Oh, come on, come on, come on!

[all cheer]
Yeah!!!

Beer?

Uh, is there mineral water?

Woah, easy there, tiger.

Yeah, I gotta fit in my tux.

And besides, there's already
enough going on.

The last thing I need
is a crazy bachelor party.

Thanks.

So, uh, you and Leah are
spending a lot of time together.

We are.

Are you two dating?

Nope.

Just doing stuff for you.

Ok.

Because unless something's
changed I don't know about,

you're leaving for Central
America in less than two weeks.

Yeah, it's still happening.

And I don't want her
to get hurt.

I don't think you have anything
to worry about.

Drew, she had a huge crush
on you growing up.

You had to know that.

Yeah, but we were kids then.

You're not kids now.

I love you like a brother but
I don't want her to get hurt.

I would never hurt her, ok?

Ok.

Let's get back
to the world's only

ugly Christmas sweater
bachelor party.

♪

Guys: Oh!

The dress was perfect.

My mom would have loved it.

Julia cried.

I'm not even embarrassed
about it.

I am so relieved.

A woman's wedding day should be
something she treasures forever.

Hey!

How are the Bears doing?

You know, I wish Tom Brady
would retire already.

Good luck.

[laughing]

♪

-Ah, so good seeing you, man.
-You too.

-Get home safe, alright.
-Sounds like a plan.

-See ya.
-Goodnight guys..

Hey.

Wow, nice sweater.

How's the party?

Paul drank mineral water
and ate low sodium popcorn

so he'd be able to fit
into his tuxedo.

That's just wrong.

Yeah.

What's up?

Nothing, everything's fine.

You got a little look
on your face.

Hm.

Guess I'd forgotten
how much I loved

hanging out with your family,
especially at Christmas.

When's the last time you talked
to your parents?

Hm, here and there.

It's different.

I mean, your family is special.

Can't imagine my dad ever
throwing me a bachelor party

at his house.

No matter how tame it was.

Yeah.

He's pretty great.

I'm lucky.

That's why these past few years
have been really hard.

I don't want to take it
for granted.

You should talk to your dad
about that.

Maybe it'll help you overcome
your fear of leaving him.

You're very wise.

Yeah.

I should go.

Drew?

Hey, what's going on?

Is that?

Mistletoe.

We can't.

I'm sorry.

I am so sorry.

Please forget that happened.

Leah, wait.

Leah!

lly ♪

♪ Fa, la, la, la, la
la, la, la, la ♪

Who put the mistletoe there?

That's so not the most important
part of that story, Marcy.

Right. How are you feeling?

I'm humiliated. I got
totally rejected.

You did say he kissed you back.

Yeah, but then he said,
"we can't".

Yeah, but on some level
he must like you.

Kendra and I could see that
at the fundraiser.

Right, I thought so, maybe.

Hey, do you think Julia will
mind if I just don't show up

to the rehearsal dinner?
Or the wedding?

Hey, no matter what, I'm proud
of you for trying.

Even though I fell on my face?

Your story's not over yet.

[phone buzzes]

Hello, Caroline.

Drew, I have wonderful news.

Oh?

Caroline: Roger loved the house.

Said it's exactly the sort
of home he's looking for.

Oh.

Caroline: And, he's going to
come in with an official offer

at least $ , over asking.

Ok.

We all know the market is
super-heated at the moment

and he wants to get ahead
of any other buyers.

How do you feel about that?

Um, well honestly, Caroline,

I'm feeling a little
overwhelmed right now.

Understandable.
Things are happening fast.

Yeah, so fast.

Caroline: Take some time
to mull it over.

You don't have to go with Roger,
but at least this way

you do know that your house
will sell quickly.

Oh, one last thing.

Roger asked, if you do decide
to sell to him,

would you consider throwing
in the Christmas tree.

He loved it.

♪

[guests chatting]

-Lucky man, I know.
-Be right back.

Hi, may I please have
a glass of wine.

Mmmhmm.

Hi.

We need to talk.

I am so sorry.

No, I'm sorry.

Why are you sorry?
I ambushed you.

What?

No, it's not about that.
I, I shouldn't have...

You know what, can we just say
it was a, a mistletoe moment?

Mistletoe moment?

[laughing]
I don't know.

I like it.

Ok.

Um, listen, I have some news.

Caroline's friend made an offer.

And it's an offer
I can't refuse.

Oh, wow.

Ok, so, um... so you're
actually going.

Yeah, looks like it.

Ok, great. Congratulations.

Thank you.

There you are. Come on,
dinner's ready.

Ok.

-Hey.
-Hey.

About our talk the other day.
We're good, right?

Yeah, yeah, we're good.

Because you felt a little...

I don't know, distant,
these last few days.

No, no.

I've just, I've just been
thinking about a lot lately,
that's all.

-The house?
-That's part of it.

Look, I know we've managed to
stay connected over the years.

Even though we've both been
all over, but it just seems...

Different.

Yeah.

Yeah, it does.

You're right.

Well, let's get something
to drink.

-Let's do it.
-Let's do it.

♪

-Hey.
-Hey.

So, your mom told me

she overheard you talking
the other night.

When? About what?

About why you haven't been
traveling the world

like you always used to
talk about.

Oh.

Is it... is it because of me?
Is that true, honey?

Well, that's not
the whole story,

but I mean, it's kind of
a big part of it.

Leah!

I worry about you.

And I am so grateful for you.

You gave all of yourself
and all of your time

to make sure I could
get healthy.

You're my dad.

And I am healthy.

I've made all the
necessary changes

and I've stuck with them.

And that's because of you.

Thanks.

I knew you were scared
when it happened.

I was scared too.
We all were.

But, I think, it's time that
we get brave and we move on.

I can't be the one holding
you back anymore.

You're not holding me back.
I'm holding me back.

Honey, things are different now.

Paul and Julia will be
living nearby

and your mom and I are working
so much less than we did before.

And who knows,

I may finally talk her
into retiring.

[chuckles]
Good luck.

The point is,

you don't have to carry
everything on your shoulders.

I'm still your dad.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Now, you said my health
wasn't the whole story.

I feel like you and Mom and Paul
and Julia

and everybody's lives are moving

and I feel like I'm just kind
of stuck. I'm...

I know that I'm a dreamer,
I just feel like...

maybe that's all that I am.

I love that you're a dreamer.

You get that from me,
by the way.

[laughs]

Look, if there's one thing
I've learned

through this health scare is
that there is no time to waste.

If you have a dream,
go get it.

[sighs]

♪

Happy birthday to me.

♪ What can dear old
Santa bring ♪

♪ to a fellow who
has everything ♪

♪ I've got the perfect
remedy ♪

♪ You get me for Christmas ♪

Leah.

Hi!

You look beautiful.

You look great.

Wait till you see, Julia.

Stunning.

Oh, thank you.

♪

♪

You look beautiful.

Thank you.

Oh, and happy birthday.

Um... I'm... going to Peru.

What?

I emailed Ina last night.
I'm gonna go.

-Congratulations.
-Thank you.

♪

Hi, mom.

You look beautiful.

♪

-Congratulations.
-Thanks Toby.

♪

-Congrats.
-Thank you.

♪

You fixed up nicely.

♪

["Wedding March"]
♪

♪

♪

♪

♪

Thanks.

You may be seated.

Friends and family, welcome.

And thank you for being here
on this most important day.

♪

♪

♪

♪

♪ It's that time of year again ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, ♪

♪ And it's time again ♪

-Oh, Drew.
-Excuse me, for a minute.

Hey, I was just about
to look for you.

Can I, can I say something
first?

Sure.

Ok.

Look, I know Leah had
a crush on me

when we were growing up.

But the thing is...

I have a crush on her too.

And I never said anything

because I didn't want to risk
our friendship.

But we're all adults now and
those feelings are still there.

If anything,
they've grown.

Feels real.

And I just needed you
to know that.

Drew, it's the second best thing
I've heard today.

After Julia's I do.

Nothing would make me happier
than you two finding each other.

-Okay.
-Come on, man.

Awesome.

Thank you.

Shall we take our seats?

Yeah, let's grab our seats.

See ya. Come on.

♪

Can I have everyone's
attention, please?

Thank you.

Now, normally I know this is
the part of the wedding

when we hear the speeches
and we cut the cake

but let's have
something else first.

Don't worry,
there will be cake.

[laughing]

Yes, but first, could I have
my new family

please join me up here?

Let's go.

Everyone.

So, Christmases and weddings
are two of the most beautiful,

joyful and important
celebrations we have.

Which is why they were
my mother's favorites.

And why I very much wanted
to have my wedding

on Christmas Eve.

But, another very important
celebration is a birthday.

Today is my little sister's
th birthday.

Which is a biggie.

[cheering and applause]

Leah, you have been so gracious
to me and so welcoming.

Thank you so much for sharing
your day with me

and I look forward to
celebrating all of your
birthdays from here on out.

Thank you.

Leah, my sweet baby girl.

You're the best
Christmas present

I could ever have received.

And, in keeping with the season,

you have always had
a giver's heart.

And, being a cardiologist,

I think I might just know a
little something about that.

[guests laughing]

You have given to each one of us
in more ways

than you will ever know.

And, we want you to know that
on your birthday and always,

you are so appreciated
and so deeply loved.

Happy birthday, Leah!

[cheering and applause]

-You got the present?
-Oh, yes, present.

Thank you.

You guys didn't have
to do anything.

We absolutely did.

No, thank you for letting us
share this day with you.

And being the best sister
a guy could have.

Ok, open it.

It's the collective Air Miles
from all of us.

To use however you wish.

One pro tip, make sure
you get excess valuation.

In case they lose your luggage.

[laughs]

Oh, wow.

Thank you, guys.
I'm gonna use this.

-Anytime
-Oh, yes please.

Come here.

Speech!

Guests: Speech, speech, speech,

speech, speech, speech.

Speech!

Speech, speech,
speech, speech.

Speech...

Hello.

Um, you know, I... I used to
think that sharing a birthday

with Christmas was kind of
a nuisance.

Mostly just because
people used it

as an excuse to
combine presents.

Um, but I now see it's...
it's so much more than that.

Christmas is what brought us
here together

for the holiday
and for this wedding.

And I'm really grateful
for that

and I wouldn't have it
any other way.

Cheers.

Thanks.

[cheering and applause]

Come here.

[cheering and applause]

Meet me at the gazebo
in minutes?

What is this?

Listen, Peru isn't that far from
Costa Rica, relatively speaking.

But you should know that
I'm only gonna be there

for a semester.

Why? Where are you going?

Home, Rose Lake.

I'm not gonna sell Nana's house.
I can't.

For many reasons including,

I'll need it for when I come
back here and get to work.

Starting your own program.

And I'm gonna need some help

from someone who knows
about other cultures.

Got any ideas?

Just one.

Is that the only reason
you're coming back?

I want to be where you are.

Wherever that might be.

There's so many things I love
about Rose Lake.

The memories, the kindness,
and heart.

The thing I love most
is that you're there.

It's always been you.

♪ Darling sing along with me ♪

♪ Sing like
no one's listening ♪

♪ It's Christmas Eve ♪

Well, no mistletoe this time.

We don't need it.

♪ And all the joy that
it will bring ♪

Come on.

♪ If I can hear my favorite
voice in harmony ♪

Alright.

[gasps]

♪ ... come and sing along
with me ♪

♪

You've done so much
to celebrate me.

The only thing I care about
is that you see me.

Thank you.

♪ Let's go through a box
of our old records ♪

♪ And pick a song that
we can sing together ♪

♪ That's all I want
for you and I ♪

♪ After-all it's
Christmas time ♪

♪

I'm gonna go find Leah,

see if she wants to come back
to the house.

Ok. I'll get the car.

♪

♪ And all the joy that
it will bring ♪

♪ If I could hear my favorite
voice in harmony ♪

♪ So darling come
and sing along with me ♪

So...

Hey you.

Leah's uh, busy.

So, retiring to Hawaii, huh?

Mm-hm.

'Cause I was thinking
more like, um...

Portugal.

Portugal works.

♪

♪ So darling sing
along with me ♪

♪ sing like no one
is listening ♪

♪ It's Christmas Eve ♪

♪ Darling come and sing along
with me ♪

Happy birthday, Leah.

Merry Christmas, Drew.

Come here.

♪

♪