Christmas on 5th Avenue (2021)

[bunniefuu]

♪ [humming, vocalizing]

♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year! ♪

Right. Then it's...

♪ So bring us some
drippy pudding... ♪

No no, what?

We never talked about
memorizing all the words!

And if we had the sheet music.

[raspy]
I'm sorry, I...

It's okay, Dan, it
was an accident.

Can you forget about
the sheet music, please.

It's halfway to Yonkers by now.

[raspy]
Don't worry, I...

I'll just use my
phone for the lyrics.

We're dressed for the Dickens.

Where's your integrity?

[Eva]
Hi!

Hi hi hi.

[out of breath]
Oh, wow!

I love your costumes.

I'm sorry we're not
taking requests just yet.

Oh, but I'm with Urban Genie.

I have a wish request from Dan.

You must have the sore throat?

Lemon, ginger and honey.

[Eva] You'll be hitting
those high C's in no time.

Well he won't be hitting
anything without...

Songbooks?

Got you covered there.

And...

Candy canes!

-Oh!
-[Dan] That's not...

[coughs]
That's not part of my order.

Well, no.
They're my treat to you!

They're festive, delicious,
and they freshen your breath.

So, everyone wins
with a candy cane.

Is there anything
else I can do for you?

Well how about a song request
for our opening carol?

Actually...

♪ Deck the halls with
boughs of holly! ♪

♪ Fa la la la la la la la la

♪ 'Tis the season to be jolly

♪ Fa la la la la

[Mitzy]
And how's Vermont?

[Lucas]
It's...

Snowy.

[Mitzy] You haven't even
been outside yet, have you?

The resort has
wonderful amenities.

Mom...

[Mitzy] Build a snowman.
Go for a ski.

Build a snowman?

I just, I hate to think of you

squirreling yourself
away like this.

I'm not squirreling away, Mom.

I've got deadlines.

[Mitzy] Well you've
been working non-stop

for the past few years.

And as much as I love bragging
about my son at the Club,

the closest I've come
to seeing you lately

is your name on the
Times' Best Seller list!

Yeah, well, call it
the price of success.

Reconsider coming back to
the city for Christmas.

For a visit.

No. I don't think...
I, ah...

[Mitzy] How am supposed
to know you're okay?

I'm fine.

You don't have to
worry about me.

I know this is a difficult
time of year for you

without Sally Anne but she
would want you to be happy.

The accident...

Okay okay. All right.
I love you, Mom.

And I love you too, darling.

But I do wish you would
let people into your life.

See you Christmas morning.

No, you...

[Eva]
I only have about a minute

before I'm supposed to
pick up Peanut for Mitzy.

Eva, we've finally gotten
big enough to hire people

to help deliver wishes.

Now we don't have to
do it all ourselves.

I know but she was my
very first client,

and she's become a friend.

Well, more than a
friend actually.

She's like a mentor to me.

Besides, I like seeing the
look on someone's face

when their wish
is fulfilled.

Yeah, well, one of these
days you're going to have to

slow down and fulfill
some of your own wishes.

What? We're finally
getting some traction.

Now is not the
time to slow down.

I mean listening to
your own heart wishes.

What happened with the Banker?

Augh!

It's over.

He never called.

Or returned any of
my calls, actually.

Man, you're the
sweetest person I know.

I don't get it.

He wasn't the one.

And you know,
it's for the best.

This holiday is going
to keep me busy enough.

Eva...

[Harriet] Eva, Peanut is
ready for the holidays!

Oh thank you Harriet.

Hello! Don't you
look so festive.

It's okay.

Christmas is our peak season.

Yeah, well, that's the catch.

We have a great business now
but can't take time off.

Especially over the holidays.

And whose idea was it to do all
of those Christmas promotions?

If I could deliver
you a Christmas wish,

it would be romance.

Hey, maybe one of our clients
can introduce you to someone.

Sure, Paige.

Except none of our clients
have any time for matchmaking.

That's why they hire us!

[Eva] Merry Christmas!

[Mitzy] Eva!

How goes the Christmas rush?

Hi Mitzy!

I have someone who is
very excited to see you.

Oh, look at this little boy!

Oh, come here.

And...

I got you an early
Christmas present.

Oh! How thoughtful.

You always go above and beyond!

Oh it's easy.

When you love your job.

So tell me,

did Santa have a nice looking
young elf helping you?

No, Santa was working alone.

Oh....

Why? Are you interested?

I can go get his
number for you.

Oh! No no no!

Listen, I know it's
close to the holidays

and you're already very
busy, but I was wondering

if you had time for
another Genie request?

I could use your help.

For you? Of course.

I was just on the
phone with my Lucas.

He's up in the foothills
of Vermont until Christmas.

That sounds lovely.

Yes, but he's had a bit of a
rough patch the last few years.

I want to do something special
for him this Christmas.

Well I would love to help.

What do you have in mind?

A penthouse?

Not just any penthouse, a
penthouse on Fifth Avenue!

I'm being paid to stay
on the Upper East Side.

Well, Merry Christmas to you!

It might make things a little
more hectic around here.

Mitzy wants me to decorate
the apartment, house-sit

and cook meals to freeze
for when he returns.

Wait, what do you mean, 'he'?

It's her son's home.

-Umm... Lucas Blade.
-No!

Yeah, he's out of
town until Christmas.

Okay. How are you
so calm about this?

Does the last name 'Blade'
not ring any bells for you?

Lucas Blade!

Oh cool.

You still don't know, do you?

Not a clue.

The world-famous crime author!

I don't read that stuff.

I prefer to sleep at night.

Yeah, well, you're the only one.

On the planet.

Hey, are you sure you're
okay with taking this on?

I mean, we're already
running off our feet.

I'll make it work.

At least if I'm staying
on Fifth Avenue,

it'll feel like
I'm on vacation.

Wait. If you're not
staying at your apartment

we should sublet it!

I mean, we have a
wait list of requests

looking for furnished rentals.

Yeah, all right, sure,
if it helps someone out.

Okay! Go home and pack.

-Are you sure.
-Yes, I'm sure.

My penthouse awaits!

[Sales Clerk]
Could you step back?

You're fogging up the glass.

Oh!

[phone ringing]

Jason!

Hey! Lucas my man!

I was starting to think you'd
been buried under a snowdrift.

Ha! Nope. Not yet.

Hey New York misses you, baaabe!
When are you back?

Well, not until I
finish this book.

Well that is what
I like to hear!

Now listen, sales and marketing
have been hounding me

for anything.

Can you send me some pages?

Any clues about the story?

Yeah, I would love to
help you, but, ah,

I don't think tossing
crumbs would be the way

to go with this story.

You know, I think this book
is really meant to be, um,

enjoyed as a whole.

Your fans are excited
about this one, Lucas.

[Lucas]
Yeah. I am too.

All right buddy boy binda bing
binda bang, boom, back to work.

No rest for the wicked.

And send me those pages A-Sap.

Yup. Soon as it's done.

As soon as it's ready.

[chanting]
Lu-Cas, Lu-Cas, Lu-Cas!

-Welcome!
-Thank you!

Good afternoon!

I'll say!

This lobby is bigger
than my whole apartment.

May I help you, Miss?

Oh, no need for 'Miss.'
I'm Eva.

I'll be staying in
Mr Blade's penthouse.

Ah, yes of course!
Mitzy told me.

-Welcome to New York!
-And you are?

Ah... Charlie.

Charlie McDean.

It's great to meet you, Charlie.

We'll be seeing a lot of each
other over the next little bit.

And how long are
you in New York for?

Well, I actually moved here
last year, well, to Brooklyn.

Brooklyn is New York.

Yeah, but it sure feels
a world away from here.

Ooh, you're going
to love it on Fifth.

Let me know if there
is anything I can do

to improve your stay.

Actually, I have a
Christmas tree arriving

first thing in
the morning.

Could you give me a
call when it gets here?

Absolutely.

Good. This way.

Wow.

No wonder your mother
thinks you need my help.

Who's interested in this stuff?

Oh. Maybe I'm interested.

Hello Lucas Blade.

[footsteps and a bang]

[bang]
Oww!

[scream]

[Lucas]
I'm calling the police!

[Eva]
I'm calling the police!

[Lucas] You can't call the
police on someone

for being in their own home.

Really?
A candy cane?

Someone with my skills can
turn anything into a weapon.

Wait. You're Lucas Blade.

Yeah. And you're going to jail.

What? Do I look like a thief?

I'm here to house-sit!

Look, if I was a thief why would
I threaten to call the police?

Because it's the perfect cover.

Once you realize
someone was in here,

it's the best way
to appear innocent.

I am innocent!

Look! Mitzy gave me keys.
Hmmm!

Look, we can easily solve this.
Just call your mother.

She'll explain everything.

Fine! I will!

No no no no! No don't!

[big sigh]

Mitzy put you up to this?

Yes. She's hired me to
decorate for Christmas.

I'm from an events
concierge company.

Okay.

Well then just give me
your boss' name and number

and I will call them and say
I don't need your services.

I am the boss.

Maybe you should call your
mother and explain to her

why you're here in New York
City and not in Vermont.

Okay. You know what?

There's obviously been
a huge miscommunication.

Just, please, leave.
Okay?

Mitzy's paying me to cook and

get this apartment dressed
in it's Christmas best.

What are you? Some kind
of Christmas Elf?

[Eva]
Christmas Concierge.

Yeah, hired to decorate

and attack unsuspecting
individuals?

Well, actually a lot of people

avail themselves of my
help this time of year.

You know, between decorating
and shopping for presents...

Well, I don't need my
place to be decorated.

Look, I don't know why
you're not in Vermont,

and that's none
of my business.

My business is doing the job
your mother's hired me to do.

I can't leave unless
she tells me to.

So I will decorate for
Christmas, fill your freezer,

and then I'll go.

I'm sure we can
reach a compromise

we can both live with.

[scoffs]
Now you're blackmailing me?

What are you?
Some kind of super fan?

No.

I don't read books
with scary covers.

Look, I don't have
anywhere to go.

I've already rented
out my apartment.

You don't have a
boyfriend or some family

or someone else
you could bother?

Well my family lives in
Wisconsin, and well,

Paige's in-laws are
in the city so...

Let me just stop
you right there.

I don't need to hear
about Paige's in-laws!

Please let me stay.

Look, I will barely be
here during the day,

and when I am here,

the worst thing I'll
do is offer you dinner.

[big sigh]
Okay.

The spare room, up the
stairs to the right.

Do what you do.

Just don't bother me.

Whooo...
That is a lot of coffee.

Probably shouldn't
recycle an invitation

to the Snowflake Ball.

You never know
who might find it.

[phone rings]

[whispers]
Hi Dad!

Hey Sweetie!

[quietly]
You're decorating your tree.

Did you get it from John
Thompson's farm again?

Of course.

And we've got your little
sock to put right at the top.

[Eva whispering] I wish I was
there with you guys.

Why are you whispering?

I'm house sitting for work, but
there's been a bit of a mix-up

and the owner is here, and he's
not pleased about me staying.

You're staying with someone
that you've never met before?

I don't like the
sound of that, Eva.

[Eva]
Mom, it's okay.

He has zero interest
in me being here.

I'm rooming with Scrooge.

But, not mean Scrooge.
Just sad, alone Scrooge.

Do you want me to talk to him?
I'll talk to him.

[Eva] No Dad. I can
take care of myself.

No, he's fine, I promise.

He's the son of one of
my favorite clients.

He just needs a
little cheering up.

So, when are you guys coming?
Have you book your flights?

Sweetheart, we're sorry.

It breaks our hearts

but we just can't afford
the trip this year.

But we've got

your presents all wrapped
and we're taking them

to the post office today.

I'll miss you.

But it, it's okay.

You know, I'm going
to be busy enough.

[Dara] We'll come
visit in the summer.

A picnic in Central Park.

Yes, and, don't forget.

We are calling you Christmas
morning to wake you up.

Right after the reindeer leave.

Uh huh.

Well, I'll take your
presents to the post office

first thing in the morning
so you get them on time.

[Ron] We're so proud of you
running your own company.

[Dara] You do such nice
things for people.

If anyone can make the season
bright and merry, it's you.

Love you.

[Ron and Dara together]
Love you!

Merry Christmas to me.

♪ [Eva singing off-key] Good
King Winnifred blasted out ♪

♪ on the feast of Stephen!

♪ When the snow
lay round about ♪

♪ Deep and crisp and da da!

♪ [sings louder] Brightly shine
the moon that night... ♪

[Lucas]
I would appreciate it if...

♪ [singing] Low the da da. And
we're cruel and da da da da... ♪

Oh!

Good morning!
[giggles]

What are you doing,
sneaking around like that?

I'm not sneaking around!

I'm trying to get
your attention.

Oh. Noise-canceling
headphones.

I didn't want to bother
you with my music.

So you decided to bother me
with your off-key singing.

You know, I hear Christmas
music and I can't help myself.

It's just impossible
not to sing along.

Well I can't work if I
can't hear my own thoughts.

So please, no more
Christmas music.

Understood.

Good.

I'm Eva, by the way.

I know we got off on the
wrong foot last night

but we might as
well be civil.

Here. I have a peace offering!

Well, you didn't have
anything fresh in your fridge.

So I thought some, yumm,
festive berries might be nice.

I don't eat breakfast,
but thank you.

Well, these aren't to
go with breakfast,

they're to go with
peppermint scones,

and they're an
anytime treat.

Right, well, I am
morally opposed

to festively themed foods.

Come on! Look, they're
fresh out of the oven.

-They're still warm.
-All right. Okay.

If you're going to stay
here, that's one thing,

but you can't just be
cooking and and and...

Okay. What if I did a big
turkey dinner spread,

with mashed potatoes, and
stuffing, roasted carrots,

gravy, the works.

You wouldn't have any,
not even a little bit?

I don't know how to be
more clear about this.

I do not want the
fuss of Christmas.

[Eva's phone rings]

Good morning, Charlie.

Yes! Please! Send it on up!

You're already on a first
name basis with my doorman?

Of course!

The tree is here!

The tree?

Well! It's a little
bigger than I expected.

But, the more tree, the merrier!

No no no no no.
It's too big.

Look, you have this
big empty space,

you need a big
tree to fill it.

And it's leaving
needles everywhere!

Well, I will clean them up.

It's really not that hard.

Hey, psst.

I'm going to pay you double

and I'll double your fee
to take this and leave...

Ah! And I promised your mother
that I would send her pictures

of the apartment dressed in a
classic Christmas style.

If there is no tree, she's
going to know something is up.

You know what? Don't mind
me, I just live here!

You know, there are far worse
things in the world than a tree.

[deep exhale]

Okay.

Just take a breath.

You know, when I was little,

before I met my forever parents,
I used to dream of

a real Christmas tree
just like this one.

There's something just
magical about it. You know?

So, your mother told me that

this is a difficult
time of year for you.

Yeah, you know, I was doing just
fine until you showed up here

and changed this
whole place into...

A winter wonderland.

Looks great, Ken.

Could I have it a little
bit more to the right?

[Eva]
Good morning, Charlie!

How was the tree?

Aw! Perfect!

Well, Lucas hates it,

but he'll change his mind
once it's all decorated.

I didn't realize Mr
Blade was at home.

Uhhh...

Well, um...

You know he keeps...

I know he keeps a low profile,

but he hasn't been up
or down for weeks.

Really?

Well...
He was away!

And he popped back for a bit.

And he'll be off again soon.

So, you certainly don't need
to tell anyone about it,

particularly Mitzy.

You really haven't seen him
come up or down in weeks?

Nope.

The Grand Ballroom is nice, but
do you have anything bigger?

I really want to sweep
Laura off her feet!

You're late.

Who did you stop
and help this time?

She had three children and one
of them was having a tantrum.

So, I just held her bag for
a few minutes, that's all.

Okay, well I might have taken
them to see the Christmas tree.

Stop looking at me like that.

That's okay.
I'm glad you're here.

We need your magic touch.

Oh no. Is he
still stuck on...

[Venue Manager]
No turtledoves!

It's Christmas.
Ergo, turtledoves.

Arthur, to be fair, we
already had this conversation.

Four calling birds, three French
hens, two turtledoves...

That's my vision!
It'll be perfect.

Why propose at the St. James?

Just take your
girlfriend to the zoo!

-Oh.
-Arthur! Um...

"Twelve Days of Christmas"
is a very clever idea,

but it might not get you the
happy-ever-after

that you're looking for.

I've already put the down
payment on the Pipers Piping!

And my cousin's
girlfriend's brother

can lend us the
geese-a-laying.

It's obvious that you
love Laura very much.

You don't need five golden
rings and birds of several

nationalities for your
proposal to be memorable.

Laura's been dreaming
about getting engaged

since she was a
little girl.

I bet she's spent more
time dreaming about

the person she wants to
spend her life with.

So, let's set the partridge
in a pear tree aside

and focus on the day that you
knew Laura was the one for you.

It was the day we
met in Central Park.

Well why not take
her back there?

Propose to her in the Park?

Ohhhh, now that's romantic.

Great! Okay.

remember from that day.

Change of plans.

No one does romance
better than Eva.

Double shot.

Breakfast of champions.

Thank you.

Has Arthur sent his
proposal speech yet?

No, not yet.

What are you doing?

Uh... just research
for a client.

-Eva...
-What?

You're stalking
that dreamy writer!

No!

I just want to know
something about

the stranger that
I'm staying with.

What? I thought he
was out of town.

Oh, yeah, there was a
mix-up and he's home.

And so I'm staying
in the guest room.

Is he as smoking
hot in real life

as he is on his
book covers?

He's handsome...

He's obviously a
brilliant writer,

but his social skills
could really use an edit.

You've been employed to
fix up his apartment,

not fix his personality.

No, I've heard of authors being
moody and socially awkward,

but he's just, he
just so shut off.

Didn't his wife pass
away around Christmas?

She died?

No wonder this is a difficult
time of year for him.

[knock at door]

I made chicken pot pie.

I thought you might like
one before I freeze it.

I haven't had pot pie
since I was twelve.

Well, when you try this one,
you'll be wondering why.

It's the ultimate comfort food.

And that's tea.

Not Christmas
spiced or anything,

just straight, herbal tea.

-Well I drink coffee.
-So I've seen.

But tea is calming.
So, better for sleep.

Thank you.
Sleep's overrated.

You have to eat something.

This might help with
those creative juices.

And coffee is not in any of
the suggested food groups.

Please let me
put this down.

It's getting heavy.

[big sigh]

Please.

I was thinking of
going for a walk later.

Maybe you'd like to join?

I have work to do.

Okay. Well, maybe tomorrow.

It must be difficult crafting
such dark and twisted stories.

No. Actually, human nature
is dark and twisted.

You should read a newspaper.

Well, the news only shows
the dark side of life.

You know, it doesn't talk
about the millions of

unreported acts of kindness that
take place on a daily basis.

Like Urban Genie.

We'll do anything to help.

For a price.

I mean, you're not doing it out
of the kindness of your heart.

Yes I do.

Always out of the
kindness of my heart.

Otherwise what's the point?

You charge for your kindness.

Well, I wish I could
afford not to,

but I still have to feed myself
and scrape together rent.

Right. So that's
ulterior motive.

Life is not a crime
novel, Mr Blade!

Well, if you're looking
for a happy ending,

it's not going
to be here.

Well, but maybe you could find
something if you ever actually

left this apartment.

You know, the Christmas lights
in the park look amazing

this time of year.

[scoffs]

Did my mother put
you up to this?

Come in here and cheerfully

annoy me until I
stop being grouchy?

Well, grouchy is
as grouchy does.

Eva, I'm happy alone.
I don't need your help.

Your mother is
worried about you,

and after meeting you and
understanding you more, so am I.

Right.

Well writing is a solo venture
and carries huge expectations.

It demands determination,
focus and commitment.

But how can you write about life

if you're not
actually living it?

Do you hear yourself?

Have you ever stop to think
that you have unrealistic

and perky views on life?

You know, you might
be a good writer,

but you are a terrible
judge of character.

Okay.

Eva! Can I call you a cab?

No thank you.
I'm going for a walk.

I really can't recommend that.

Going out without a hat and a
scarf on a night like this.

This is never going to work!

How is it possible
to feel so alone

in a city with
millions of people?

You're never alone in New York.

Well I will be on Christmas Day.

Why don't you come
and spend it with me?

Here.

You're working on Christmas Day?

Yes.

The other doormen
all have families.

I take a little
time for myself,

and then I come back here.

I would usually have my dog
Luna to pass the morning with,

but she passed
away this summer.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

You must miss her.

I do.

But I have a little reminder.

[Charlie] It's not so bad
working here at Christmas.

I mean, how lucky am I

helping to make people's
day a little brighter.

Would you like to have
breakfast together on Christmas?

Oh, that would be wonderful!

There must be other people too.

I mean, I could organize
something, a brunch,

for anyone who'd rather
not be alone on Christmas.

That's a brilliant idea.

You know what? I'll get to
work, write some ideas down.

Thank you, Charlie.

You're still up?

I had an idea for work.

So I just wanted to
get some notes down.

Did you want to work out here?
I can...

Oh, no, no no no.
You're fine.

I just came back for
some more pot pie.

Well, I'm glad you like it.

I'm glad you're
using the fireplace.

In all the time I've been
here, I've never used it once.

So. It's good to know it works.

Really?

If I lived here, I'd
have it on every night.

There's something
about a fireplace

that makes a house
feel like a home.

Listen, um...

I know I've been short with you
for the past couple of days

and you don't deserve any of it.

I'm sure me being here isn't
what you expected either.

So... I'm sorry.

I get it.

This is your home.

And you weren't
expecting a visitor

barging into your
personal space.

And spreading her Christmas
cheer all about the place.

Are you always
this understanding?

Would you rather I be upset?

Do you get upset about anything?

Yes! Plenty of things upset me.

Animal cruelty.

And cabdrivers who
lean on their horns.

And people who cough without
covering their mouths.

Do you want me to go on?

No. No.

It's good to see
that you're human.

Well, it's good to know
you can still laugh.

Okay.

You know, I'm not
some kind of a Scrooge.

Look, I'm not going to
apologize for who I am

and I don't expect
you to either.

I love my job,

and well, I have to assume
that you love writing,

despite how torturous
your process is.

The thing is...

I don't know how to
conjure up the magic

that shot me up the
bestseller lists.

I wrote my manuscript before
Sally Anne died, and now...

Now I have an agent
who wants pages.

I have a publisher that
wants a bestseller.

I have readers that want
twists they've never expected.

And my mind is just...

Blank.

Why do you write?

Because I have contracts, and
deadlines, and readers...

No no no. Before that.

What made you start
writing in the first place?

I remember, reading bedtime
stories with my mom

when I was a kid.

I used to get so excited

about coming up with new twists
and turns to surprise her.

You know.

I love that.

Well, maybe pretend that you're
writing for your mother.

For Mitzy.

And try focusing on a
few words instead of

thinking of the
whole book.

Like, ah, making grilled cheese
instead of a gourmet meal.

Grilled cheese?
[chuckles]

You're a really positive
person, you know that?

Well, I prefer to be the
sunshine, not the rain.

And you're definitely
not a thief.

Although...

A perfect criminal is always
someone you least suspect.

Anyway, I should probably...

Yeah.

Good night.

Good night.

Eva?

[Lucas starts humming
Christmas carol]

It's to bring people together.

Anyone who wants to come.

Eva, Christmas is
only a week away.

There are a lot of things
that need to fall into place

to make this work.

Well then I'll make
it more simple.

Um, coffee, pastries, and bacon,

because you need to have
bacon at Christmas.

Come on, it's not about the
food, it's about the people.

And where are you getting
the money for this?

I'll use the cash I'm getting
for renting my apartment.

The keys to the cafe are
yours if you want them.

What can we do to help?

Yes!

[keys clicking]

[Eva] So, you can put an
angel on top, a star,

or even a lucky hat.

Whatever makes you smile.

Create your own traditions

and it will keep you
feeling close to home.

[Eva]
Even when you can't be.

The first Christmas that I
spent with my forever parents,

they let me choose
the tree topper.

And I chose...

My sock!

Now, growing up in foster
care I didn't have a Christmas

stocking so I didn't really
understand the tradition.

So when they asked me what
should go up at the top of the

tree, I decided it should this!

And they agreed,

and we've put a sock up on top
of the tree every year since.

So, this one is for
you, mom and dad.

So, that's all for now, Genies.

If you enjoyed the video,

please like and subscribe
to Urban Genie.

And I'll be back soon
with more Christmas Magic

and also information about
our Christmas Brunch.

A Christmas sock?

I can take that down.

That was just for my blog.

No. No no no.

Leave it. I appreciate
the originality.

Your adoptive
parents sound nice.

They are.

I had great foster parents
growing up but just,

nowhere really
felt like home.

I just didn't belong.

And Ron and Dara gave me that.

So, they are my true parents.

You gave them
something special, too.

Thank you?

I actually owe you a thank you.

I took your advice
about starting small

and I wrote ten
thousand words.

-Since last night?
-Uh huh.

That's amazing.
Congratulations.

Thank you.

And I was just thinking
I wanted to take a break

and make some grilled cheese.

You want to join?

Ah, yes! Yes.

If I ever say no to food,
please, call the paramedics.

There's something
wrong with me.

Right!

Do not touch the cheese!

If you keep eating it,

I will not have enough
for the sandwiches.

I was just making sure
that it hasn't gone off.

Yeah.

You know, I knew you could cook.

Well, the spices in your
cupboard were your give away.

Yeah, I used to cook a lot.
I just...

Lost interest, you know.

So I noticed you
had an invitation

to the Snowflake Ball.

I mean, that's exciting!

Yeah, I won't be going.

But the proceeds all go
to the Children's Charity.

I mean, it's a
wonderful organization.

You know, now that you're
on a roll with the writing,

it might be fun to
have a night out.

Emmm, I'd rather stay in.

I'm not saying
paint the town red.

Small steps.

'Grill cheese' your life.

You know, contrary to what you
might think, I'm not going to be

spending the rest of my
life in this apartment.

I just, I just can't
keep pretending

like everything is okay.
Like I'm okay.

Well, you shouldn't
have to pretend.

That's why I stay away.

Even from Mitzy?

You know, you're very lucky
to have your mother so close.

I'd give anything for my
parents to be here at Christmas.

Well, why aren't they?

Well, my concierge
business is growing

and I need to work
through the holidays.

And they can't afford to
come to New York this year.

So they'll come in
the summer, instead.

It will be much better.

We can go to Central
Park and picnic

and go to Coney Island...

Summer's still a long way off.

Am I that much of an open book?

More like an audio book.

[keys clicking]

[dialing]

Hi. I'm calling to RSVP
on behalf of Lucas Blade.

Yes, plus one.

♪ [happy, fun music starts] ♪

♪ I see you around
everywhere I go ♪

♪ At every Christmas
party house ♪

♪ With all the people
we both know ♪

♪ When I'm walking about
at the shopping malls ♪

♪ It seems I see you more ♪

♪ Than all the elves
and Santa Claus ♪

♪ At Christmas time ♪

♪ What if we decide to meet ♪

♪ Let's pick an hour,
let's pick a street ♪

♪ Instead of letting
Rudolph drive ♪

♪ Let's take the reins
this silent night ♪

♪ If all the bells
are jingling ♪

♪ We'd better both
start listening ♪

♪ You and I were meant to be ♪

♪ It's more than just
Christmas serendipity ♪

♪ [vocalizing] ♪

♪ At Christmas time ♪

♪ It's Christmas time ♪

♪ What if we decide to meet ♪

♪ Let's pick an hour,
let's pick a street ♪

♪ Instead of letting
Rudolph drive ♪

♪ Let's take the reins
this silent night ♪

♪ If all the bells
are jingling ♪

♪ We'd better both
start listening ♪

♪ You and I were meant to be ♪

♪ It's more than just
Christmas serendipity ♪

♪ [vocalizing] ♪

♪

[music ends]

[keys clicking]

I didn't expect you out here.

Well, I thought I'd try
something different.

Besides, the lighting in
here is somewhat inspiring.

Why thank you.

I take it the writing's
going well then?

Very well.

I thought of the
perfect ending today.

I'd love to hear more,

but I'm just here to
drop off groceries.

Well, cheese, mostly.

Oh, I saw Mitzy today.

You know, she asked
a lot of questions,

but I don't think she
suspects anything is up.

Thank you.

How is she?

Well, she's fine.

I think she's a little lonely.

She's not lonely.

She's got a busier social life

than most of the
mavens in this town.

Well, she certainly has more
of a social life than you do.

Ha! Very funny.

What I mean is, sure, she
does stuff, but you know,

that's different
from companionship,

someone to talk to at
the end of the day.

You know?

Yeah. I do.

Okay, well, I'm off soon.

Is there anything you
want me to pick up?

Actually, yes.

I was wondering if
you could help me

with my mother's
Christmas gift.

I want to get her
something really special.

I mean, she did go above
and beyond for mine.

Well...

Come with me.

I can take you to
some great stores.

And you can choose
something for yourself.

Oh, I don't know.

There's going to
be too many people.

And I hate being recognized.

Small steps.

Step one - coffee.

No one is going
to recognize you.

And wearing your hat like that

is going to draw
even more attention.

You look ridiculous.

Hi. Can I get two
mochas, please,

with extra whipped
cream on mine.

I'm good.

-Of course.
-Thank you.

I'm sorry to do this.
But, I'm a huge fan.

I've watched all the
videos on your blog.

Oh, that's so lovely.
I'm so glad that you like them.

Can I make a request for
a gingerbread house demo?

Absolutely!

I'll have it up by
the end of the week.

Amazing. Thank you so much.

Maybe you want the hat.

Ah! Look at that.

It's gorgeous!

Yeah. You would look...

I mean, if you like
it, you should get it.

Ah.

Maybe next year.

It's okay.

I have something else I can
wear to the Snowflake Ball.

You're going to
the Snowflake Ball?

I am.

I told the organizer
that you were going too.

And why would you do that?

Well, how can you stay inspired

within the walls
of your penthouse?

That's a big step
from grilled cheese.

Come on! You're doing so well!
I mean...

Aren't we having fun?

Lucas, there is more
to life than work.

It's one night!

It will be fun.

I'll be right beside you.

Your, ah, your wingman to save
you from awkward encounters and

keep the conversations light,
and festive and impersonal.

You know, I'm very
good at small talk.

Oh, I don't doubt that you are.

Plus, I've never been
to a glamorous ball.

Pleeease!

-Fine.
-Oh yes!

Any woman would love a gift
from Bella Mia Diamonds.

Back for one of those
engagement rings?

Ahh... No. No.

No, we are looking
for a brooch.

What was that about?

It's not a crime to admire
a ring through a window!

That's what they're there for!

Uh huh.

So, I'm thinking she would
like something classic.

Eva?

Arthur!
Is today ring day?

Oh! It's beautiful.
Perfect choice.

Now I just need a hiding spot
where Laura won't find it.

Don't put it in the recycling.

Nothing's safe in there.

Arthur, this is
my friend, Lucas.

So very nice to meet you, Lucas.

My girlfriend and I
are such big fans!

Ah, thank you.

We're actually just shopping for
a gift for Lucas' mother, so...

Oh, then I won't keep you.

I can't wait for the next book.

Shouldn't be too long now.

And I'll have the final mood
boards and the schedule

for the big day to you
first thing in the morning.

Sounds good.
Nice meeting you.

That wasn't so bad, was it?

I'm telling you, I'm a
pretty stellar wingman.

[chuckles]
Indeed you are.

Which one you want to look at?

-That one?
-Yeah.

So why get engaged in the park?

Well, Arthur and Laura
met in Central Park.

She was building a
snowman, and he...

Thank you.

Offered his scarf to
complete the look.

And the rest is history.

And so he's hiring you to
come up with his proposal?

Arthur just needs some help
focusing all of his love

into one sweet,
non-wild bird gesture.

It's a long story.

I have some ideas,

it's just nothing that I'm
completely in love with.

Well, how about they go to
the park to build a snowman.

And then he hands her different
things, like clothing,

vegetables, branches.

And then in the end,
hands her is the ring.

Okay. That's perfect!

[laughs]

Well, who knew there
was a romantic

buried in there,
deep down somewhere?

No, I'm just a humble writer
with a knack for predicting

human nature and
plotting inevitabilities.

See, you plan for when they
can't live without each other.

I write for when they can't
live with each other anymore.

Oh, please!

You know, I never
understood why people

spend so much energy
on the proposal.

When the most
important thing

is every step of
the relationship.

Well, it's a grand gesture.

[scoffs] Oh okay.

How has your
optimism about love

remained unscathed
for so long?

Well, no. I am not unscathed.

No, I've dated some
serious losers.

Okay. So...

That hasn't changed your
view on happily-ever-afters?

No.

I can still believe
in true love

without believing all
relationships are perfect.

The same way I still
believe in Santa.

[chuckles]

Okay, well, Santa aside...

Have you ever been in love?

No.

But it's on my bucket list.

Ah!

Well, the type of love you're
looking for, doesn't exist.

And I will prove you wrong.

Oh, well I hope that you do.

Arthur loves your proposal!

You're good to go for Friday.

Oh great!

Actually it was Lucas' idea.

You talked to Lucas
about Arthur's proposal?

Well, we bumped into Arthur
when we were Christmas shopping.

You two went Christmas
shopping together?

I thought he was a
bit of a scrooge.

You know, he's starting
to come around.

We went to Bella Mia Diamonds.

You went Christmas shopping

with Lucas Blade at
Bella Mia Diamonds?

It was nothing.

We both had things we had to
buy, so why not go together?

What is going on?

You like him!

It doesn't matter if I like him.

He's completely uninterested
in romance and,

I get it, he's
been through a lot.

So we are just friends.

Mmm hmm.
Just friends.

[sighs]

[knock at door]

[door opens }

Come in.

Merry Christmas.

But it's not Christmas.

You're supposed to say that

when you give someone
a Christmas gift.

Well, you shouldn't have.

I don't think there's
anything I need.

Well, that's a
matter of opinion.

Oh! You got me a Jane Austen?

You need to discover
another side of reading.

Not all relationships
end in death and misery

like in your books.

The story is emotionally
complex and, most importantly,

it has a happy ending.

And it's all fiction.

Jane Austen herself
never actually married.

The mere fact that Jane
Austen never found a Mr Darcy

does not mean she
never found love.

Not everything has
to be doom and gloom.

So let me get this straight.

You want me to write
happy thrillers?

It could be a whole new genre.

Your next big hit!

Okay so the icing
is a little thinner

than I would have hoped for,
but I think we'll be okay.

So, uh...

This is a disaster.

[Eva shouting]
Help!

[shouting]
Help!

Help!

Yes. Could you just...

Can you just put some
icing on the corner there?

-There?
-Yeah.

Okay.

A bit more. Perfect. Perfect.

And, we're going to
put it around here now.

There?

And grab a jujube.

And eat it.

So, remember, not everything
goes according to plan,

but it's still edible.

So, moment of truth!

[Lucas drumrolls]

Ta-da!

-I see what you did there.
-Uh hmm.

[doorbell rings]

Where you expecting something?

Yup.

It's addressed to you.

What is it?

I don't know.
You have to open it.

You did this?

You said you liked the dress.
So...

I do.

I love the dress!

-Lucas...
-Come on.

You got me a Christmas
gift, this is mine to you.

You know, ah, for a cynic,
you can be pretty thoughtful.

I just thought, since we're
going to the Snowflake Ball,

we may as well look good.

I got my tuxedo cleaned.

Wait, are you, are you
telling me you're actually

looking forward to going
out for the evening?

No. No. But I know you are.

Your ride is waiting for you.

Thank you.

Now all I need is my date.

I wonder what could possibly
be taking her so long?

Patience, Mr Blade.

She is well worth the wait.

You look incredible.

Well look at you!

You clean up well.

[indistinct chattering]

♪ [soft music playing
in background] ♪

Hey, let yourself go a little.

You might be surprised how fun
it is to talk to other humans.

Look, I know that
you're scared...

I'm not scared.
I'm just taking it all in.

Well, I'm right here beside you.

Your wingman.

All of the ladies
are looking at you.

It's the tuxedo.

Lucas!

We're so thrilled you
could join us this evening.

Thank you so much for
your generous donation.

My pleasure.

We'll have you set up over there

for the book signing
after the performance.

Great. Thanks.

You're signing books?

It's for the Children's Charity.

Someone told me it was
for a wonderful cause.

Shall we?

♪ ["Dance of the
Sugar Plum Fairy" plays] ♪

♪

You better be careful.

You're enjoying
Christmas music.

♪

♪ [soft piano music playing]

[indistinct chattering]

Well well well.

I couldn't possibly let
another minute go by without

introducing myself to the
most beautiful woman here.

Well thank you.

What's your name?

-I am Jason.
-Jason.

[Jason] Keep that card. You're
going to be glad you have it.

[they both laugh]

-And you are?
-Eva.

Eva. Pleasure to meet you.

A beautiful name for
a beautiful woman.

Well, thank you very much.

[Eva] So what brings
you here tonight?

Well, he's the good looking
one and I'm the brains

and I'm the money, so...

Hey hey hey! No way, Lucas!

I didn't think you'd
be back from Vermont.

He just come home
for the evening.

I assume the book is
coming along then?

All thanks to Eva.

Oh!

Are you two...?

[Lucas and Eva together]
No.

[Jason laughs]

Great to see you
signing books, man.

That's great press.

I didn't do it for the press.

[laughs] He didn't
do it for the press!

I can't wait to read it, man.

I'm gonna get a drink.

Eva, I'll see you later.

See you... later.

[Jason chanting]
Lu-Cas! Lu-Cas! Lu-Cas!

Yuck!

He seems like a nice guy.

Oh he's a fine agent,
but he's not ah, nice.

He's not your knight
in shining armor.

Why do you care so much?

I just don't want you
being taken advantage of.

Well, I can take care of myself.

Thank you very much.

[door opens and closes]

You're home early.

Yeah.

Well, you were right.

Jason is not a gentleman.

He's certainly not
the man for me.

And those canapes do not add
up to a single full meal

no matter how
many you eat.

I'm sorry to hear that.

You know what? Maybe you're
right about love too.

You know maybe I do have an
unrealistic view of the world.

-Eva, maybe I was wrong...
-You know what, Lucas.

You might be okay on your own,

but I want to share
my life with someone.

I want to find love.

The kind of love
that my parents have.

Why doesn't it want to find me?

You know what? Excuse me!

I have a Christmas
wedding proposal

to prepare for tomorrow.

[Arthur] I can't believe
it's actually time.

[Eva]
This is your moment, Arthur.

You can do this.

And if you get nervous, just...

Look to Laura.

And you'll know what to say.

Do you have the ring?

Okay!

Well go on! Get engaged!

-It's looking good.
-It is looking good.

One more thing...

Oh, wait!

This isn't for the snowman.

Yes!

[Lucas] Even I have to admit
that was pretty sweet.

They look really happy together.

I think you forgot this.

Thank you!

Well, I'm about ready to
curl up in front of the fire

and not move
until New Years.

Actually, I have
a different idea.

How about you and I
walk this way for a bit?

What about your draft?

I finished it.

And I need some space from
it so I can tackle it again.

-You finished it?
-Yeah. Oddly enough.

Wow.

This time you must
have been well fed.

Well, this time I was inspired.

Listen, I was bothered by
what you said last night.

I think of all people

you really deserve
love in your life.

I would hate it if anything
I said changed your views.

It was probably the champagne.

But I wonder who I do it
all for sometimes, you know?

Well, I know it's your job to
bring joy during Christmas,

but I think you deserve
to be happy too.

[Eva]
You did this?

Yeah. I got you a driver.

He'll drive you
around to sightsee...

Oh, thank you! Thank you.

Thank you.
If it wasn't for you,

I'd probably still be
stuck in my penthouse.

Staring at a blank screen.

Go.

Go ahead. Be happy.

'Tis the season.

[footsteps]

[knocking at door]

[door opens]

Hey!

I can't thank you enough.

We had the most wonderful day.

We went skating at the
Rockefeller Center.

And had lunch at the Plaza, top
of the Empire State Building.

They're resting
at the hotel now.

But, thank you.

I'm glad to hear that.

I was thinking of making
some hot chocolate

and sitting by the fire.

Oh, I can't tonight.

It's Christmas Eve.

Yeah, I have, I have
a lot of work to do.

What? Someone has to
read those pages?

Tomorrow? On Christmas Day?

I don't think so. Come
and take a break with me.

I don't think
that's a good idea.

Why did you fly my parents here?

Because, as I said, I think
you deserve to be happy.

So why are you avoiding me?

Eva, we spent the last
several days together,

doing everything,
side by side.

I'm plenty distracted.

I just need to focus on the
second draft of my manuscript.

So I'm just a
distraction to you?

No, that's not what I said.

Eva! Eva!

Okay. Where are you going?

You know what? I've
decorated for the holidays.

Check.

There's food in your freezer.

Check.

And your writer's
block is gone.

So my work here is done!

Pretend like I don't
know how to read people.

Why are you so upset?

This is your favorite
time of year!

Because...

I like you, Lucas.

I like you a lot.

I might even be falling
in love with you.

[big sigh]

I don't know what
to do with that.

My life's been more
surprise twist endings

than happy fairy tale ones...

I don't know how to
give you what you need.

All I want is to love someone.

And for them to love me back.

To me, that's the fairy tale.

I'm sure that I'm falling
in love with you and...

I know that this has been
fast and maybe it's crazy

to say these words after
such a short time, but,

you make me happy.

I've never once had
to put on an act

or hide how I
felt with you.

This feels honest. And real.

You say I make you
happy, but how?

By being you.

So just...

Admit that you have
feelings for me too and

we can spend the rest of our
lives making each other happy.

I'll leave you alone then.

I'll be at the Plaza
with my parents...

In case you change your mind.

♪ [sad music]

♪

♪ Put on a fire
And our favorite song ♪

♪ Cause all I can
think of is you ♪

♪ Left some presents
Underneath the tree ♪

♪ And there's one
waiting there for you ♪

♪ I wanna pretend
That I'm doing fine ♪

♪ But I can't be happy no
matter how hard I try ♪

♪

[Eva on video] Can you just put
some icing on the corner there?

Just do... Yeah.

-There?
-Yeah.

Okay.

Uh huh. Yeah. Bit more.
Perfect. Perfect.

[Eva] And we're going to
put it right here now.

-[Lucas] Right there?
-[Eva] Uh huh. Perfect.

[Eva]
And grab a jujube.

And eat it.

♪

[Eva] Remember, not everything
goes according to plan...

♪ It don't feel like Christmas
Without your love ♪

♪ Without your love ♪

♪ Don't feel like Christmas ♪

♪ Without your love ♪

[music ends]

I always thought falling in
love was supposed to be easier.

Nothing in life is easy.

And love is not an exception.

I love him.

And I'm sure that he loves me.

This should be so simple.

I'm going to k*ll him!

With love, of course.

Dad!

You can't force
someone to love me.

Anybody who doesn't
love you is a nitwit.

We love you, sweetheart.

I know that.

♪

Peanut!

[footsteps]

Lucas!

Oh darling, what a
wonderful surprise!

How was Vermont?

[scoffs] We both know
I wasn't in Vermont.

Oh?

You look pale, honey.

Have you been working
through the night again?

Okay, Mom. I'm not stupid.

Stubborn and occasionally
wrong, but never stupid.

So why'd you do it?

Well, if you have to ask the
question, then evidently,

you didn't spend much
time talking to Eva.

So she's gone...

And presumably that's
what you wanted?

So what's the problem?

I'm, ah, madly in love with her.

I mean, how can I be in love
with someone who has her

portrait taken with
Santa Claus and a dog?

Eva loves life, darling, and
she's not afraid to live it.

Yeah, but it can't
be that simple.

Your father and I
married quickly.

Yeah, but that was
different times.

And we were together
for several decades.

He proposed to me
after two weeks.

When you find a love like
this you can't let it go.

Love is a gift,
Lucas, it's not a curse.

Listen, I was just
about to step out.

I've got a Christmas Brunch
I have to go to.

Eva's brunch?

Yes.

Would you like
to come with me?

I don't know.

I just feel like I
messed everything up.

I don't know if I can fix it.

Darling...

There's an app for that! Yes.

♪ [jazzy music]

♪

[Harriet]
Charlie meet Simon.

Simon meet your
new forever home.

h* h* h*! Simon!

Hello!

Congratulations Charlie.

Hello! What a good dog.

This is wonderful!

[indistinct chattering]

How are you holding up?

You know nothing can
break my Christmas spirit.

Not with all these
cute pups about.

-But...
-But what!

Look at what you did!

Look at this place!

You brought everybody together.

They're having a
wonderful Christmas.

And I'm trying to as well.

I'm so happy that
my parents are here.

And you.

You're like family to me.

But?

But there's someone missing.

Who falls in love
after just a few weeks?

I mean, that's crazy, right?

Is it?

There's no timeline
to fall in love, Eva.

[phone alert]

The client needs help
picking a present

for the love
of their life.

-A-Sap.
-What?

Why would they
leave it until now?

It's already way beyond last
minute to buy a Christmas gift.

They're willing to pay
triple the holiday rates.

They requested you.

Fine.

There better be bacon
for me when I get back.

I'll take care of everything
until you get back.

And then, we're going to
really going to celebrate.

Okay.

You're leaving?
Is everything okay?

I just have to zip out
and fulfill a wish.

I'll be back in no time.

I'll fetch a car.

Charlie, you're
not working today.

You don't have to do that.

For my favorite Christmas Genie?

I insist.

Don't worry. He'll be back.

[Charlie]
No. No no no no no.

[Charlie]
Your ride.

And I was asked
to give you this.

[Eva reading]
You gave me a book,

and now I'm
returning the favor.

Thank you Charlie.

Go!

Uh. Let me just
double-check the address

because Bella Mia Diamonds
isn't open on Christmas Day.

Go on. They're expecting you.

Lucas.

Did you get my manuscript?

I did.

I wrote it for you.

You said you wanted
me to write something

where everyone lives
happily ever after.

I thought I was here
for a Genie Request.

That was me.

One last Christmas wish.

Listen, Eva. I...

I was living in the
dark for three years,

and then you burst into my life
with your full wattage smile,

your sunbeam personality and
impeccable decorating skills.

You brought light into every
dark corner of my life.

I want to spend the rest
of my life with you.

I love you, Eva.

My heart is yours.

Forever.

If you'll have it.

Of course I will!

I love you, Lucas.
I love you.

Should we go back to the brunch?
Everyone's back there.

We'll go back there
in just a bit.

Your ring awaits!

Is she kidding?

You opened Bella Mia Diamonds
for me on Christmas Day?

Yeah.

I hope you can go in there and
pick one you'd like to wear

for the rest of your life.

Merry Christmas, Eva.

Merry Christmas, Lucas.

♪

♪ It's busy on these
winter streets ♪

♪ People rushing everywhere ♪

♪ The steps of many busy feet ♪

♪ But there's quiet in the air ♪

♪ And though it never
seems to snow ♪

♪ There's a choir and a band ♪

♪ With every note I think
I hear your voice ♪

♪ Singing “Winter Wonderland ” ♪

♪ And even though your miles and
miles and miles away ♪

♪ I'm waiting for a sign ♪

♪ I know I'll get to see your
smile on Christmas Day ♪

♪ If only in my mind ♪

♪ If only in my mind ♪

♪