Maps and Mistletoe (2021)

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Crescent Cove, or as I know it,

. degrees north,
degrees west.

The exact map coordinates
where I, Emelia Maria Martin,

was born and raised.

My sister was always
the adventurous one,

moving her whole
family to New Zealand.

That's where Mom and Dad
are this Christmas,

while I'm here at home.

Not alone though.
I have Muffin by my side.

This would prove to be
a Christmas unlike any other,

where I learn to
look up from all my maps

and see the world around me

with a little help
from a special explorer

who came wandering
through our small town.

Ooh, chilly out there.

Good morning, Megan.

Hi. Did you get them off okay?

They are in the air as we speak.

How long is the flight
from O'Hare to New Zealand?

hours.

Yeah, my dad took three books,

my mom's trying to finish
knitting the sweater

she's giving
my sister for Christmas,

but their bunny is not
happy to be spending Christmas

at my house.
He won't speak to me.

This is the coolest map
you have ever made,

and you have made
some unbelievable maps.

Thank you.
Well, Tristan's pretty special.

What kid do you know has
grandparents from Venezuela,

a mother that grew up
in Midwestern America,

and a father who's Kiwi?

I'll say it again. Very cool.

Good morning, ladies.

- Hi, Mr. Latimer.
- Buenos dias.

I am going to need your
assistance once again this year.

We have three weeks
to find the perfect

Christmas gift for Ellen.

Oh, what did we choose for
Mrs. Latimer last year?

That cashmere holiday sweater
with the gilded buttons.

Oh, yeah, I loved that.

So did Ellen.
So, put your heads together.

Come up with some ideas for me.

Yeah.

What is this, Emilia?

Oh, it's just
something I'm working on.

It's a map that I made
for my nephew Tristan.

Mm-hm.

This is the specific
latitude and longitude for

where he lives. I wanted to
make him this so that he could

learn about his home.
See, if you follow these.

- These open.
- Mm-hm.

Each door gives Tristan
a clue to finding

the Christmas treasure
in Whakatane, New Zealand.

X marks the spot.

And what secret treasure exists
in Whakatane, New Zealand?

Tristan.

He's my treasure in New Zealand,

and I want him to
know that this Christmas.

That is really sweet.

It is, Megan.

And this is one of
the most unique things

that I have ever seen.

Thank you, Horace.

I will put it aside
and get back to work now.

I have been lying awake at
night brainstorming ideas

on how to increase
our web traffic.

People just don't buy
paper maps anymore.

Do you think you could
design another one?

Another?

Picture this.

An interactive treasure
map of the North Pole.

The North Pole?

Christmas Village,
the Elf Workshop,

the Reindeer Stable.

The North Pole is
a frozen tundra.

A novelty map.

We can put it online as
a Christmas Day activity

for families. The goal will
be to follow the clues

to find the X
that marks the spot.

Hah! Think of the online hits!

Yeah, it's a great idea,
but I would want kids to

know about the true
North Pole, too.

Not just the Santa stuff.

Of course, of course.

Make the real facts
part of the clues.

In fact,
put everything else on hold.

I want this ready for this year.

Well, what about the X?

What's the ultimate
Christmas treasure?

You can figure that out, Emilia.

We'll call the whole project
"Where's Christmas?"

Let me know what you need
and don't forget my wife's gift.

You two have raised
the Christmas present bar

so high I can't live up
to my own reputation.

Christmas is in three weeks.

I can't get this done in time.

Regretting not going to
New Zealand with your parents?

I don't know what
I'm going to do.

Well, if you want to
keep the boss happy,

you better figure
it out quickly.

I need my peppermint latte.

I think Sam should be open now.

I'll be right back.

Emilia!

You're late today.

Actually, I was here so early
you guys weren't even here yet.

Well, peppermint latte
coming right up.

So, how's my favorite
couple doing today?

Honestly, we're just
tying up all the loose ends

before Christmas.

You should see our kids' lists.

Sam, my man, is that
peppermint latte ready?

Right here.

Wait, that's...

Alright.

You should really try
their peppermint latte.

Best I ever had.

Were you just on
the fire escape of town hall?

Yeah, that was me.

I'm telling you,
try one of these.

You don't know
what you're missing.

Oh, hey.

He loves the lattes.

Did you just give my
peppermint latte to a stranger?

I had to. That's Drew Campbell.

Who in the world
is Drew Campbell?

That's funny. You're funny.

What's funny?

Oh, I thought you were making
a joke because his internet show

is called, "Where in the World
is Drew Campbell?"

His what?

Okay, Drew Campbell
is a famous explorer.

You know, the guy that
travels to remote places for

Global Discovery Magazine.

That can't be him.

Why not?

Well, you just said
remote places.

This is Crescent Cove.

Bye, Sam.

We're plenty remote.

Crescent Map Company.

Just a moment,
I'll transfer you.

What?

Get on your computer.
Search for Drew Campbell.

Oh, wow.

Cute.

Click on his bio.

Okay.

"Famous international explorer
for Global Discovery Magazine."

Nice.

"Has been to every continent,
and has even trekked

the North Pole twice."

What about him?

Well, he's rude,
he doesn't wait his turn,

and takes unnecessary risks.

Do you know him?

I do not.

Then why are you so interested?

Because he is also exactly
the person I need to help me

with the
"Where's Christmas?" map.

Dilemma.

Just tell Horace
I will be back soon.

Okay.

Oh.

Hey! Peppermint Latte!

My name is Emilia.

Peppermint Emilia.

What were you doing down there?

Ah, well, in my line of work
I learned it's good to look at

things from different angles,
both literally and figuratively.

Meaning?

Meaning you don't get
a complete picture of a place

until you see it from
all sides, you know?

That's ridiculous.

All you need is a map.

A map?

A map barely tells
you anything of value.

A good map tells you every
piece of critical information.

Not even close.

I mean, it misses the colors,
the scents, the feeling

a place gives you.

Who cares about
longitude and latitude?

And besides, what good is
a map if you never go anywhere?

Hey, Mr. Campbell.

Sam, I asked you
to call me Drew.

Oh, Drew, here's the turkey
club you wanted.

Thank you, good sir.
I am starving.

Since when did you deliver, Sam?

Enjoy.

Let me guess, it's going
to be the best turkey club

you've ever had?

I'm hoping.

Emilia, I see you've met
our distinguished visitor.

Hm.

Now, Mr. Campbell, seems we've
been getting some unusual calls

down at the station.

People seem to think you've
been lying in the streets,

climbing on park benches.

Mrs. Finnegan insists she saw
you on the top of town hall.

He was.

I told these concerned citizens
that famous explorers probably

do things a little differently
than us regular folks.

There's no need to report
it every time he sneezes.

Thank you, Joan.

Just see that your article
paints a Crescent Cove Christmas

as it truly is.

Yes, ma'am.

You just called
Officer Becker, Joan?

That's her name, isn't it?

Listen. I am working on a...

Hold that thought.

Okay.

Hey, Connie?

Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I made it okay.

It's perfect.
You wouldn't believe.

Yeah, small little
shops on Main Street.

A town square.

And a friendly policewoman
who still patrols on foot.

Yeah, it's a real Mayberry.

Oh, no, no, no, no.
This is exactly what we wanted.

Crescent Cove is small,
simple, provincial,

and steeped in Christmas
tradition,

and completely oblivious
to the outside world.

It's crazy.

Oh, no, no, no. It's exactly
what I told you I needed.

Yeah, I think it's going to
be the perfect holiday rest

that I was looking for. Uh-huh.

Okay. I'll talk to you.

Sam, let's see what you got.

Any luck?

Not many people have
trekked the North Pole,

but most who have are
either dead or speak Russian.

Mm, maybe you should
call Santa directly.

Not helpful.

Or maybe you could
swallow your pride,

and ask an actual explorer
who just happens to be

in your hometown?

Yeah, and that's another thing.

If he thinks Crescent Cove
is so provincial,

- why is he even here?
- Well...

I mean, if we're too rustic for
the big important globe trotter,

- why come at all?
- Well...

I mean, oblivious to
the outside world?

I'll have him know that
I've mapped the world.

The whole entire
thing literally.

He knows.

What... What do you mean?

He's in the showroom
with Mr. Latimer.

You're kidding.

Nope. They're discussing
the "“Where's Christmas?" map.

Emilia!

Where in the world
is Drew Campbell?

He's right here
in Crescent Cove!

Nice to meet you, Emilia.

Mr. Campbell.

Emilia is one of
the finest cartographers

that you will ever meet.

Thus her passionate
defense of all maps.

She is a stickler for details,

which is exactly what
you'd want a cartographer to be.

Indeed.

Drew is doing an article
about a true Americana

small town Christmas,
and he has picked Crescent Cove.

- Really?
- Mm-hm.

I would have thought
we were too simple.

Well, simple is
a nice thing to be,

and, frankly, it's the whole
point of the piece.

Hm.

I've brokered a little
deal with Drew, Emilia.

A deal?

Mm-hm. I know how
important it is to you that

the "Where's Christmas?"
map have some authenticity,

that it teaches something.

Yes, I do believe that.

Who better to give you
insights than someone who has

actually been there?

I've been there.

And Drew is looking for
a Crescent Cove native

to give him the real
small town experience.

He doesn't want to miss a thing.

Horace, I actually...

Drew will help you with the map,
and you will guide him through

a Crescent Cove Christmas.

Absolutely not.

I... I have plans.

What kind of plans?

Well, for one,

I'm bunny sitting
for my parents,

and I have to
get my nephew's map

mailed to New Zealand
before Christmas.

I trust you to figure it out
around your packed schedule.

Bunny sitting.

Drew.

This your calendar?

Mm-hm.

Okay, blue is work,

purple is Christmas shopping,

and yellow is lawn care?

In December?

That category includes getting

the holiday yard decorations up.

Okay, well, I do see a little

space here for another color.

Let's say we make Drew Campbell
green for festive.

Please? I could really
use your local expertise.

Okay, but only if we work
on the map every morning.

Done.

And I think I'll make you
orange in my calendar, Emilia.

I suspect that underneath
that fastidious exterior

is a lot of fire.

See you then.

Who's a good boy?

Good boy. There you go.

Hi, buddy.

Is that good?

Okay.

You know, I can tell I'll have

to plan every minute of
the day to keep him on track.

Let's see.

Arrive at : am.

You're right, Muffin.

Better allow a few minutes
for Drew Campbell delinquency.

Arrive at : .

Mama, you made it!

Emilia's Mom:
So hot here. Forgot my big hat.

I'm sure Zoe has
sunscreen you can use.

And Muffin, he's with you?

Yeah, he's right
here next to me.

Let me speak to him.

He heard me?

Yeah. He heard you.

We wish you were here with us,
sweetheart.

I know, Mama.

I know I should've come,
but now I have even more work

to do than I originally
thought I did.

We love you, Emilia Maria.

I love you, too.

Te mando un abrazo. Ciao.

I know.

Oh, hey. Good morning.

For you.

That's unnecessary,
but thank you.

Well, consider it my apology.

For what?

I think you misunderstood my
comments about Crescent Cove.

So, are you apologizing
or are you just making it clear

that the misunderstanding
was on me?

Fair enough.

I am apologizing for saying
that your town is simple,

even though I meant it
as a compliment.

Charming. Quaint. Cozy.

Those are compliments.

Those are adjectives.

My assignment is to
explore a traditional

small town Christmas.

You know, like, real
Miracle on th Street stuff.

Santa gets put on
trial in that movie.

Does he?

Mm.

Okay, maybe Jimmy Stewart in
It's a Wonderful Life.

George Bailey needs to
be saved from jumping off

a bridge on that one.

And these are classics?

Yeah.

Look, I get it.
You want your readers to know

that the small town
Christmas that they dream about

really exists.

And you came to the right place.

I knew it. I knew it.

This morning we have to get
some real solid work done

on the "Where's Christmas?" map,

but then I have
a plan for tonight.

Oh, you have a plan?

I find that hard to believe.

What color is it?

Keep this up and you're going
to navigate this provincial

Christmas on your own.

I will be on my best behavior
for the rest of the day.

Oh, only the rest of today?

How long are you here?

Two and a half weeks.

Well, try to stay
off the naughty list.

No promises.

And suddenly I felt
the ice start cracking

underneath my feet.

No way.

So my choices were to stay

and face the hungry
bear off shore,

falling into the ice
in sub-zero water,

or trying to fly.

And?

Well, I'm here to
tell the story, aren't I?

Megan: You learned to fly?

Nah, the ice held up,

and I made it across
the float safely.

You know, with a proper map,
you would have known

the vulnerabilities in the ice.

A good map informs you that
between degrees north

and degrees west
the polar caps are

susceptible to unpredictable
weather temperatures.

Mm, point taken,
but how would a map maker

know all that if
the explorer hadn't collected

the data in person?

With proper satellite
coordinates and imagery

daylight, shade,
even wind can be predicted

with great accuracy,

which all determine
the thickness of ice,

without ever putting
on a pair of boots.

Oh, what fun is that?

A lot more fun than
plunging to an icy death.

We have a lot of work to do,

and we are two hours
behind schedule.

Okay, thank you.
Thank you for listening.

Thank you. Appreciate you guys.

Alright, Peppermint Emilia.

What do you want to know?

- For starters...
- Hold on one minute.

Should we get some lunch first?

Or not.

Guard the fort, Muffin.
I'll be back.

Hey.

Hi.

So, this is your house?

Yes.

Are you going to invite me in?

Why would you want to come in?

I'm an explorer.

We'll be late.

Okay.

It doesn't start for minutes.

I'm sorry.

Are you the Crescent Cove
expert or am I?

Definitely you.

Well, in a small town,
things like the annual

tree lighting are
very popular events.

So, if you want good photos,
you need to get a good spot.

Lead the way.

Thank you.

So, let me tell you what
you can expect this evening.

Please.

It's in three parts.
First, Horace will recite

"'Twas the Night
Before Christmas."

Horace? Your boss, Horace?

Yes. He's also the mayor.

So, the owner of the map
company is also the mayor?

Small town, remember?

Uh-huh.

Then we will count down together
while the tree's being lit

as it has for over years.

Love it.

And then we'll do some caroling
while Horace puts the moon

on top of the tree.

Moon?

Well, this is Crescent Cove.

We have a crescent
moon atop our tree.

Wow. That is truly unique.

I haven't seen or heard
anything else like that

anywhere in the world.

Believe me, Horace takes
his moon very seriously.

No one is allowed to climb
the ladder except for him.

I'm pretty sure he made it
an official proclamation.

No one interferes
with his mooning.

Wow. Would you look at this.

Welcome to
a small town Christmas.

Can you hold this for me please?

What am I? Your valet?

Oh, no, no, no, no.

Mr. Campbell.

Citizens of Crescent Cove!

Where in the world is
Drew Campbell you may ask?

He is on my ladder!

My ladder.

Drew Campbell.

Crowd: Three! Two! One!

Merry Christmas!

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 la-la la-la

What?

All those years of exploration
and you never sang carols?

Sure I have,
but nothing like this.

This is special.

You don't know
how lucky you are.

Fa la-la-la-la la-la la-la

Merry Christmas, everyone.
Merry Christmas.

I think the locals were very
excited to have a celebrity

at the lighting festival.

That was so great.

Thank you.

So, I think we need to
set some new ground rules.

What were the old ground rules?

Well, originally, the deal was
you were going to help me with

my map, and I was going to show
you a Crescent Cove Christmas.

There was no map
work done today.

I'll admit, it was a slow start.

I think from now on
I'm going to make a list

of details that
we need to discuss.

Like temperature,
terrain, domain.

Can I be honest with you?

I would appreciate that.

I haven't had a stateside
Christmas in eight years.

Wow. That's a long time.

I have spent the holidays
in the mountains of Japan,

in the lowlands of Ethiopia,
but I haven't had a traditional

Christmas in my home
country in a long time.

That's a shame.

I love to explore the unknown,

but I've been craving the known.

Does that make sense?

Yeah, it does.

So, my editor and I came up
with this idea for this feature.

A real Christmas.

It's kind of a break for me.

No offense to your map,

but I'm in need
of more Christmas,

not more work.

I hear you and I understand,

I just...
I also have a job to do,

and without your help,
I'm going to need all my extra

time to do
the research on my own.

Maybe I could get
Megan to show you around.

Since it's a novelty map,
wouldn't it be simpler to

design a North Pole
that everyone imagines?

You know, Candy Cane Lane
and Santa's workshop?

I think maps can fun,
I think they should also teach.

And with your help, we can not
only spread Christmas joy,

we can also spread some
real North Pole knowledge.

Don't you want that, too?

I mean, you'd understand
my hesitation if you...

If I what?

I mean, if you explored more.

What does that mean?

I mean, you see the world
from your drafting table,

through topography and tools.

But the best way to learn
a place is to experience it.

So, kids can't learn
about the North Pole

unless we take them all there?

Okay, I didn't say that.

That's kind of exactly
what you insinuated.

Look, you don't have to help me.

Emilia...

But if you choose to do so,
I need you to do some real work.

Not just entertain
the whole office.

It's up to you.

I'll be there at : .

Oh. Don't look so
happy to see me.

I'm sorry, Megan. Good morning.

Good morning.
I have a message for you.

He's not coming, is he?

Who?

Well, what's the message?

Horace would like you to ask
Drew if he got any good shots

of him doing his mayoral
duties at the tree lighting.

If so, he'd like to use
them in his next campaign.

Honestly, I don't think
I'm going to see Drew again.

Sorry.

Can't talk right now.
Lots to do.

I guess we solved that.

Ooh, great. More caffeine.

We may need it if we
plan to stay on schedule.

Okay. Reporting for duty.

Yeah, let's get to work.

But it's actually much
warmer in the North Pole

than the South Pole.
As you already know,

it sits at a much
lower elevation.

Warm, of course,
being a relative term.

In the height of summer,
it gets no higher than

degree Fahrenheit.

That is interesting,
but because our map is

primarily for children,

let's teach them about the cold
without them even knowing it.

How do we do that?

By combining
the Christmas North Pole

with the real North Pole.

For instance, what kind of
boots would Santa really

need for these temperatures?

Mukluks.

What are mukluks?

The Inuit people have been
wearing them for generations.

Santa would definitely slip
them on to go feed his reindeer.

Mm. Sorry. No jokes.

I don't want you to stunt
your whole personality.

I just want to stay on task.

We are, aren't we?

Yes, but...

And we only have
minutes to go.

Okay.

We're still making
gingerbread, right?

'Cause I really want those
pictures for my article.

Yes, we are, but I'm worried.

Why?

With the tension
as thick as it is,

will our gingerbread man
and gingerbread woman

even speak to each other?

Will he climb onto
the gumdrop roof with his camera

while she refuses to
leave her drafting table?

Or will they learn
to work together?

The gingerbread man
will handle his part.

Okay, then. I will talk
to the gingerbread woman,

but it looks promising.

Okay.

I just wish
I could picture this map.

That's my fault.

Come with me, I'll show you how
this whole thing got started.

Oh, wow.

You made this?

It's for my nephew Tristan.

One of the coolest
things I've ever seen.

Thanks. It's a Treasure Map.

And you made this without
ever visiting New Zealand?

Well, no, I spent
Christmas there last year.

Yeah, well, I can tell.

You really captured the colors
and the feel of the place.

I've been to Whakatane.

It's outstanding.

But if X marks
the spot on our map too,

what's the Christmas
treasure going to be?

I haven't quite figured out yet.

Family?

Christmas Spirit? Gift giving?

Mukluks?

And he's back.

Let's cut out early.

I need to send
this to New Zealand

and we can bake your
coveted gingerbread.

And what color does
gingerbread fall under?

Blue.

Isn't blue work?

Yes, it is.
Trust me, you're a lot of work.

Okay, cool.

So, your nephew's
in New Zealand?

Uh, yeah, my older sister,
Zoe, and her husband

own a restaurant there.

Long way from home, huh?

Mm, she was always adventurous.

When I was studying
at university,

she was strapping on a backpack
and heading on a plane.

Never needed a plan.

That's certainly
an exciting way to live.

She actually met
her husband in Italy,

but when they
decided to have Tristan,

they wanted to go
back to his home

and they took over
the family restaurant.

So Tristan is a living,
breathing melting pot.

Can't beat that.

Before my parents came
here from Venezuela,

my mom had only seen
America in magazines.

So, when my dad got a job as
an interpreter and moved here

she had this definite dream of
the idyllic town she wanted to

raise her family in.

And here you are.

Here I am. Emilia Maria Martin.

Daughter of the Midwest.

This is the best part of my job.

Going to the post office?

No. Hearing people's stories.

Yes.

Hi, Mr. Carter.

You think you can
get this to New Zealand

in time for Christmas?

Oh, I just read
the latest issue.

Gil Jones on Maple,
he's got a subscription,

so I read it cover to cover
every month before I deliver it.

Well, I'm so glad you like it.

It's just... what a great
surprise to have you

in my post office.

I've got something
I want to show you.

Now, I've been buying stamps for
my children and my grandchildren

every Christmas for years.

Drew: Oh. Wow.
This is quite a collection.

Yeah.

Hey, wait.
Is that one from Ceylon?

Ceylon hasn't been
on the map since .

It's now...

Sri Lanka.

. degrees north,
. degrees east.

Impressive.

Emilia, your parents are
sending back more stamps

from New Zealand for me,
and the least I can do

is to get your
present there on time.

Thank you.

Mr. Carter?

Would you allow me
to take your picture

with your collection?

Well, I guess so.

Then when Gil Jones gets
his subscription next month,

you'll be in the magazine.

I'll have to buy my own copy!

- Alright.
- Sure.

Wait!

Is it okay if I hold these too?

Just going to
deliver them to Santa.

Of course. They're perfect.

You start here.

So, when you're piping,
make sure you do it from

the back and just even pressure,
and we should get a nice...

line like that.

- Oh, wow.
- Two.

Oh, that's a good one.

You got a little
shaky hand, though.

I know, it's hard.

- You nervous?
- Okay, ready?

Careful.

That good?

Yeah, just press that in,
corners.

Just like that, right?

Yeah. Pressure.

Oh, he's fancy.

Who knew that these things were
actual feats of engineering.

I should have known that you
wouldn't just be satisfied

baking a gingerbread man.

No, no. Drew Campbell has to
try to make the whole town.

Good job.
Doesn't look as tasty yet.

Ah, nothing a few
gumdrops cannot fix.

Okay, we'll see.

What's going on there?

- It's great.
- This is great.

- Fancy.
- I know.

Are you eating all the candy?

- No.
- Yeah, you are.

Perfect.

You know, you could
probably sell those maps.

Like the one you
made for your nephew.

Oh, that's just a side
project I do when I have time.

Don't sell yourself short.

Boom.

Did you just put
a pretzel on the roof?

Oh, yeah. The gingerbread man
had a leak last year.

Sealed it himself.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Did you just
laugh at one of my jokes?

Shockingly enough,
I believe I did.

My work here on Earth is done.

Stop.

You know, it's funny how a few
days of seeing things through

someone else's eyes makes
the same old traditions

have new meaning.

Really?

Yeah, I mean,
like the tree lighting.

I've attended it all my life,

but last night, listening to
your terrible singing,

I don't know.

Yeah, yeah.
Well, I have to confess, too.

I completely underestimated you.

I mean,
after working with you today,

seeing that map that
you made for your nephew.

You are a force,
Miss Peppermint Latte.

What?

Did I say something wrong?

No.

Those words are usually
used to describe my sister.

Ah.

I mean, well,
I don't know your sister,

but I can't
imagine for one second

that she is any more
of a force than you.

Ta-da! Look at this.

Wow.

It's a metaphor for our
entire relationship so far.

Oh, I need to
take some pictures.

Okay, let's see...
what's up with this.

Will you get in one?

Oh. No, no, no.

Come on!

Okay. Like this?

Just...

Thanks.

Wow, all of that for
just a couple photos.

Nah, it's about the journey,
not the destination.

So I keep hearing.

Okay. Sorry.

Here, let me help you.

Oh.

Just... come on. Good to go.

Oh.

Uh, sorry.

- Emilia?
- Yeah?

I couldn't help but notice
that you didn't have

a Christmas tree.

It was on my schedule
for two nights ago.

It just kept getting rerouted.

Do you want to get one?

Like, right now?

With me?

- Yeah.
- Well, alright then.

Should probably clean up.

Good idea.

- Fine.
- Okay.

So, you know there's no such
thing as a perfect tree, right?

Sure there is.
We just haven't found it yet.

No.

Maybe you need to look for
a different kind altogether.

I hear Scottish pines are nice.

Or maybe you just need to
have a little more patience.

This is it.

It can't be.

I mean, there's a huge hole
on this side of the branches.

Oh, I know. That's your side.

Are you trying to say
I have a void in my life?

Well, you gotta be
searching for something

when you're hopping
all around the globe.

Yeah, experiences.

Sounds exciting.

It can be.

It could also be
a little lonely, too.

I changed my mind,
I want this one.

- Right here?
- Mm-hm.

Okay, you're the boss.

Yeah, right here is good.

Let's get the tree out.

Alright.

Okay, promise not
to decorate without me.

I give you my word.

Okay. Tomorrow at : work?

Yeah, perfectly.

Gives me time to get
the ornaments out of storage.

Oh, I can see it now.

Yeah, it's going to
be a beautiful tree.

No, the storage.

I mean, all labeled
and neatly stacked.

- Color coded.
- Mm-hm.

I wish I could do it tonight,

but I can't cancel my meeting
with my lawyer.

Your lawyer? Let me guess.

Horace pressed charges for
climbing on his mayoral ladder.

No, I have some things
I need to handle stateside

before I head back out.

Yeah, yeah.
That sounds important.

You shouldn't miss that.

Yeah.

So, tree in or out?

Uh, let's just
leave it on the porch.

Are you sure it's still going
to be there in the morning?

This is Crescent Cove.

If anything, the neighbors may
have it decorated by morning.

Love it.

Actually, I'm going to
put that in the article.

You better share the byline.

Oh, yeah.

Have a good evening, Emilia.

I'll see you tomorrow morning.

You'll be map ready?

Map ready.

Okay.

Okay, Muffin. Let's do this.

Okay.

Philippines.

. degrees north,
degrees east.

Okay.

Christmas in the Philippines.

Wow. These pictures are
fantastic.

Think you could use any of them?

Are you kidding?

This is exactly
what the map needs.

Now we just need
to choose which ones.

We could even
use this one as a clue.

Hm. Yeah.

You took these?

Well, they answer
the age old question.

Both: Where in the world
is Drew Campbell?

How about I call Sam
and get us some lunch delivered?

Looks like we may
be here a while.

Lunch is on me,
and it's not in the office.

Ooh, sounds like an adventure.

A geography adventure.

You want experience and color,
right?

- Yeah.
- Let's go get your camera.

Okay.

Old Cove Hill.

Seen many a sled?

We're lucky the kids
are still in school

otherwise this
place would be packed.

Lucky us.

But experiences
can be educational.

Oh, yes.
The geography adventure.

Old Cove Hill is . feet long

and . feet high.

And there is
the Emilia we all know.

- To the decimal!
- Mm-hm.

The incline is
a degree angle.

You know what that means,
don't you?

Yeah, it's gonna be fun.

It sure is.

Feeling brave?

Let's do it.

Alright.

Oh!

Uno, dos.

Tres!

Yeah! That's what
I'm talkin' 'bout.

Oh, my goodness.

Look at you!

Let's try again.

Oh, yeah!

- I can't.
- Oh, my goodness.

No hands!

Oh, my gosh. I'm pretty sure we
hit miles per hour on that.

I think we did.

I forgot how much fun this was.

Yeah, you couldn't put that
on a map, now could you?

Hey, I concede some
experiences are best in person.

Okay.

- Now I'm hungry.
- Okay.

Let's get the lunch
out of the car.

And I need my camera.

I mean, look at those trees.

Oh.

Cold?

Not at all.

Okay, come on, or else
it's going to be the best

frozen turkey club
you've ever had.

Was it you who said
I wasn't adventurous?

Oh, that must be
a different Drew Campbell.

Mm, right. Well, just in case,
I brought proof.

Guess what's in here?

Oh, I don't have to taste it
to know that that's...

Hot chocolate.

Thank you!

Felt like I was turning
into a peppermint latte.

Do not put that
in your magazine.

I look like a mess after
sledding all afternoon.

No, and it's for me.

Salud.

I think we're closer
to finishing the map

than you think.

Just have a few
decisions tomorrow,

and then we can hand it in
to the web designers.

I can't wait to see it finished.

I still need to decide what

the Christmas treasure is,
though.

We can brainstorm tonight.

Yeah, and then you'll be
free to enjoy your Christmas.

Thank you for helping me.

My pleasure.

And thank you for taking time
out of your busy schedule

to show me around.

When do you leave?

Well, the article has
to be turned in for

the Christmas edition.

So, I should probably be
back in the office in a week.

You'll miss Christmas Eve.

Regrettably. Yes.

But you got a taste of
a small town Christmas.

Thanks to you.

No, it was Crescent Cove really,
but I'm glad I could help.

You're freezing.

Let's get you warm.

That is truly unbelievable.

Muffin only likes my mother.

You got great taste, Muffin.

Okay, and this one?

Ottawa. Capital of...

Canada.

Wow.

This is certainly
a well-traveled tree.

Zoe is well-traveled.

She brought most of
these home for the family.

I was thinking about
the name of our map.

"Where's Christmas?"

Clever, isn't it?

And a great question.

Maybe one we're
both trying to answer.

What do you mean?

You with your maps.

Me with my small
town exploration.

I mean, is Christmas
possible in a faraway place?

Or is it at home?

Well, I hope Christmas
is in the North Pole,

because that's
where our map leads.

Come on, you know what I mean.

Maybe we're both trying to
answer the same question.

It's possible.

Emilia.

Oh, that's... that's my family.

Hi!

Hola, sweetheart!

Emilia! We can see you!

I can see you too, Mama.

Are you guys having fun?

Oh, yeah,
we took Tristan to the park.

It was degree
here this afternoon.

Not here!

Dad:
How's the map coming, honey?

Emilia: It's almost done.

I can't wait until
you see it, Dad.

And Muffin? Is he there?

He's here somewhere.

Emilia, I'm very
worried about you.

I don't like you being
all alone at Christmas.

I'm... I'm not alone.
Don't worry.

Is there someone there
right now, Emilia?

There's just someone whose
been helping me with the map.

Is this someone a he?

Mama!

Tienes un conejito maravilloso.

Yes! He's the greatest
bunny in the whole world.

Where in the world
is Drew Campbell?

He's in my
daughter's living room!

Who? Who is he?

Mom, Dad, Zoe.
This is... this is Drew.

I've read about
all your explorations

and your photos are magnificent.

I appreciate that.
Thank you, sir.

Okay, well, we won't keep you.

I haven't even
asked if Muffin's eating.

Later, sis. Love you.
We'll call another time.

- Nice to see you, Drew.
- Nice to meet you, too.

And that was my family.

Are you okay?

I'm sorry if I made
you uncomfortable.

They can be a little...

No, no, no. Your family's great.

You have a really great family.

Is your family...

Uh, both my parents passed away.

Drew, I'm sorry.

It's okay. I just really
don't want to talk about it.

So...

What goes on top of the tree?

An angel or a star?

Please don't tell me a moon.

Oh, you're a star girl.

You want to do the honors?

Sure.

Right.

Good?

You wanna know why
I'm a star girl?

Yeah.

Let's go.

Oh, my. Small towns
sure do get quiet.

Well, it's easier to.

So, where are you taking me?

Here.

- Isn't it beautiful?
- It is.

So, is this why you
have a star on your tree?

No, this is.

Come on. Come here.

Come here. Stand right here.

Do you see it?

No, what?

Oh, wow.

Yeah!

It only comes up
when the moon is high.

My dad used to
bring Zoe and I here.

He called it the Christmas star.

He said if we
ever wandered far away,

this would be right
here to lead us home.

Wow, in all my travels,
I have never seen anything

so simple and unique in a place.

Emilia Martin!

You best plug that
gazebo in, young lady!

You're more daring than you
give yourself credit for.

I might need the name
of your lawyer.

Crescent Cove
fugitive is on the run.

Well, I won't ask
the obvious question.

I do not know where
in the world he is.

He could be climbing a roof,
under a tree.

The possibilities are endless.

Good one.

But I did finish
the map layout this morning.

Ah.

Well, it's even better
than I imagined.

The kids are going to love it.

Drew was a great help.

Mm-hm. At first I wasn't sure
if you two were going to

work with each other
or k*ll each other.

A Christmas miracle!

Mr. Mayor!

Mr. Explorer.

Cinnamon spice.

Adventurous choice.

Emilia finished the map.

Without me?

Finishing touches. It's : .

Blue time is blue time.

And I have a date at noon.

A date?

Yep. Wanna join?

I wouldn't miss
it for the world.

Oh. Before I forget,

I wanted to invite
you to the office party

on Christmas Eve.

You won't believe how we
transform the showroom.

No, Horace.
Drew will be gone before then.

Oh.

Actually, I've been considering
staying through Christmas,

and you just made
my decision easy.

Fantastic. I'll let Megan know.

- Alright.
- Megan!

What about your article?

Can send it via email.

Muffin will be very pleased.

Can't let him
spend Christmas alone.

What do you think?

Oh. Very nice.

Right?

A date, huh?

Sam closes the cafe at noon
once a year during

the Christmas season,
and we wrap donated gifts.

Take all the shots you want.

Don't think
you're avoiding wrapping.

Celebrity or not.

- Sam, where do you want us?
- Hey!

Thank you for coming. Follow me.

People love you.

I don't know about that.

Everyone I talked to
was praising you.

Telling me how great you are.

Really?

Mm-hm. I think the novelty of
Drew Campbell is turning into

"Watch your step with Emilia.
She's one of our own."

Yeah, well, small towns
are like large families.

I'll just have to assure
them how great you are, too.

Ha.

Besides. You're leaving soon.

So, there's nothing for
them to be worried about.

Emilia, I might...

These actually
have to be wrapped

and delivered by tomorrow.

- Right.
- We don't want any kids

waking up and wondering,
"Where's Christmas?"

No. I guess not.

- Alright.
- Yeah.

You know, I come from
a small town, too.

You do?

Yeah, about two hours from here.

My dad was a farmer,
but he had an adventurous heart.

He used to set up
explorations for the both of us.

Now that I think about it,
they were treasure hunts!

Full circle.

Hey, I don't mean to pry,

but would it help if
you shared what happened?

It was an icy road at night.

It happened five years ago,
but I was in Thailand.

Part of the reason for
being stateside this year

is to tie up some loose ends
that I've been avoiding.

I guess I finally realized that

conquering the world
was not going to conquer

the sadness that
I've been leaving behind.

Yeah.

I'm sure regardless of

wherever you were,
your parents were proud of

what you were doing.

Yet, here I am.

Back in a small town
for Christmas.

Good old Crescent Cove
has been good for me.

Well, thank you for
sharing with me.

I'm sure it wasn't easy.

You know what?

It wasn't hard.

You have a way
of making things...

Simple?

I mean that as a compliment.

Here.

The Adventure Set should look
extra special

for that little explorer to find
under the tree.

You're the bravest person
I've ever met,

and it has nothing to do with
the adventures.

Well, don't sell yourself short.
I see the fire in you too.

- Beautiful.

- Like it?
- Yeah.

Well, thanks for all your help.

Drew:
That was amazing. Thank you.

So are you planning on going
back to work?

No.

I think I feel another adventure
coming on.

- Do you?
- Yeah, come on.

Emilia! What's the hurry?

- Hi, Officer Becker!
- Hey, Joan!

Now you've done it.

So is the jail in this building

or are we gonna get moved
elsewhere?

You should start taking
pictures,

'cause I think you can get away
with just about anything.

So what is the longitude
and latitude of Crescent Cove?

. degrees north,
degrees west.

Its own unique spot on Earth.

Yes, but you can't feel this
on a map.

Crescent Cove Christmas!

Are you feeling brave, Emilia?

I feel...

I feel like...

Officer Becker:
Emilia Martin! Get down here!

Let's go.

I could charge you with mischief
and trespassing!

Anything to say for yourselves?

It's my fault, Joan,
I shouldn't have...

I would do it again,
Officer Becker.

I'm not sure
if Mr. Campbell here

is a good or bad influence on
you, Emilia.

That's not the first time I've...

Ba-ba-ba-bah!
When I ask the question,

"Where in the world is Drew
Campbell" next week,

I hope the answer is not
Crescent Cove.

Yes, ma'am.

You've got this whole town
turned on its ear.

- I know, I...
- And Emilia here,

I mean, heaven knows
what's happening.

Her sister is the cavalier
Martin of the family. Not her!

Consider this a warning,
you two.

It's Christmas.
Go build a snowman or something.

Thanks, officer. We will.

Drew: You know,

you still haven't told me
what you decided.

Emilia: About what?

Christmas treasure. What is the
X that marks the spot?

You're going to have to wait
till Christmas Day

like everyone else.

Come on! Tell me.

Nope. You'll have to follow
the clues,

we're going to test your
North Pole knowledge.

So I was hoping, well, thinking,

I would like to spend Christmas
Day with you.

And Muffin, of course.

Oh, sorry, is it rude
to invite myself?

I... we'd love to have you.

Drew: So... what are you doing
for dinner tonight?

Well, what do you think, Muffin?

It's been a while since I've
been on a proper dinner date.

Well thankfully,

it's not you I have to impress.

What am I doing, Muffin?

I am way off the map here.

He's leaving in a few days,

and if my calculations
are correct,

which we both know they
always are...

I am headed straight for
heartbreak.

But maybe it's worth it.

Because you cannot experience
love on paper.

I will tell you everything
when I get back.

Could you at least pretend
to care?

Okay.

Horace! How are you?

Oh, fine. Fine.

Look at you!
Special evening planned?

Oh, yeah, I'm meeting up with
Emilia for dinner.

Well, she's a wonderful girl,
Drew.

We all think the world of her.

I can see why.

I have to say,
I am just a little concerned.

I'd hate to see her hurt.

Well, I would never hurt Emilia.

No, of course not,
not on purpose.

But soon you'll be off on your
next adventure.

You'll forget all about Crescent
Cove, and her.

Um, with respect, sir,

I think I might find it
impossible

to forget all about Emilia.

Well, I believe that too.

But think of her, would you?

Oh, here, after you.

Thank you!

Hi. Thank you.

Hi.

I can tell.

Oh, Emilia! Hey.

You look lovely.

Thank you.

Thanks, sir.

Uh, Emilia, this is Connie,
my editor.

Hi.

Oh, hi, Connie, yes.

I've heard so much about you.

Oh no! Editor stories
are never good.

Oh, no, no.
Nothing to worry about.

Everything Drew has told me
has been positive.

Um, a little surprise to see you
in Crescent Cove.

Well, after you called me
the other day

raving about the place,

telling me you need a little bit
more time with the article,

I thought I would come
and check it out for myself.

Ah, well, the article isn't
the only reason

I wanted to stay a few
more days.

How... how is the article coming?

Great! I'm thinking of calling
it "Where's Christmas?"

Oooh, I like it.

So Emilia, tell me about you.

Well, I'm a cartographer.

I would have never guessed.

Well, spend five more minutes
with her and you'll see.

Uh, have you always lived in
this little place?

Crescent Cove is small,
but mighty.

Uh-huh...
Drew, how do you find it?

It's becoming one of
my favorite places.

Really?

After being all over the world,
all the places you've seen?

Yup, even after all of that.

Phil?

We have a problem.
No, I was right.

Of course I want him
to be happy,

but I'm not losing our
best explorer

to a small town romance.

- Ready?
- Yes.

But first I wanted to make sure
that you got these back.

Your North Pole photos.

They were a perfect inspiration
for the design team.

Oh, you should keep this one.

Yeah.

Seeing you frozen
will bring me warm memories.

- Shall we?
- Yeah.

Hey, have you ever spent
Christmas in the Philippines?

No, I haven't been there yet.

But that is not where
we're going.

Oh what fun it is to ride

In a one horse open sleigh, hey!

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Okay, we're headed north west.

It has to be Newcastle.

Would you stop guessing?
It is a surprise.

Okay.

Drew: All right.

This is your home, isn't it?

- It was.
- You grew up here?

A couple hours away
and I never knew you existed.

It's funny when you think
about it, right?

Yeah.

Someone lives here now?

Yeah, yeah. Tad and his family.

He's been caring for the house
and farming on the land

for the last five years.

Wow.

Hey, thank you for doing this
with me.

I'm not exactly sure what we're
doing, but I'm here.

Drew! Good to see you, brother!

And you brought company
for once.

- Yup.
- Emilia and Tad: Hi!

- I'm Emilia.
- Tad.

- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you!

The whole family is inside
looking forward to seeing you.

Come here.

- Looking good! Looking good!
- I could say the same thing.

Please, come on in, guys.
The whole family's in there.

- Yeah, thanks!
- How you been, man?

Good!

You must be pretty special
to him.

He's never seen fit to introduce
us to anyone in the past.

Wow! Well, I'm very flattered.

Did you meet the reindeer while
you were in the North Pole?

Well, I met a reindeer.

But the elves like to keep
the location

of Blitzen and his buddies
top secret.

I mean, imagine all the tourists
if they knew how to get there.

But I'm gonna tell you
something, though.

A couple of nights,
I heard sleigh bells.

- Santa!
- Yeah!

You better watch out,
he's coming to town.

Know what I think? You should
save some of those cookies,

so he knows you're ready
for him.

- I'm ready.
- I know!

Hey man, this was so great,

but Emilia and I
should probably get going.

Ah, before I forget.

Tad.

Merry Christmas.

Drew.

Come here, man.

- Thank you.
- Of course.

You're as fine a man
as your father.

Ah, I can only hope.

- Merry Christmas.
- Nice to meet you.

You didn't just give your family
farm away, did you?

No, I asked Tad
what he could afford.

I mean, he's been faithfully
looking after this place,

he deserved a deal.

Well, he's right.
You are a good man.

Ah...

It's not my home anymore.

I just want to take it in
one last time.

Yeah, take all the time
you need.

You know, I just realized what
I want my last memory

of my childhood home to be.

Oh yeah? What's that?

Ah, so... you romance lots of
girls on this porch?

No girl like you.

Mr. Campbell, your scarf!

You left it on the couch.

You can't leave it here.

You'll get cold on your
adventure!

Thank you, Matthew.

I appreciate you looking out
for me, little man.

You be good, okay?

Pound it. All right.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.

So that's why you had to see
your lawyer?

Yeah, the sale has been in the
works for a while now.

I just needed to come back home
so I could sign it

and make it official.

Well, you made them very happy.

It's a beautiful Christmas gift.

I think I got the gift.

But where will you
call home now?

I don't know.

Hey, Connie. How you doing?

Connie: Drew, where are you?

Just running a personal errand.
What's up?

Connie: I need you back
immediately.

Mount Merapi is about to erupt.

- That's in Indonesia.
- What's the timeline?

Connie:
The VHP thinks it's imminent.

We need you there yesterday.

Okay, um, let me call you back.

- Connie: Drew...
- I said I'll call you back.

So, you want to come see a
volcano with me?

You know I can't do that.

But thank you for the offer,

and for everything.

It's been great
getting to know you.

Promise me two things.

I'll try.

One, don't compare yourself
to anyone else.

There is no one in the world
like you.

Trust me, I've looked.

And second?

Every once in a while,
ask yourself...

"Where in the world is
Drew Campbell?"

Get that.

Connie.

Yeah. I know, I'll make it.

I'm leaving now.

Yeah, I'm ready.

Merry Christmas Eve, Emilia!

Peppermint latte?

No, Sam, I'll go with a
cranberry chai.

You're not working today,
are you?

Not really, I'm just popping in
to make sure that the launch

of our "Where's Christmas" map
is ready.

Oh, our kids are excited!

They can't wait to try it.

- There you go.
- Wow.

- Oh, let me...
- Oh, no, no, no!

On the house.

Thanks, guys. Merry Christmas.

Get on with your bad self.

That's my fastest one yet.

Good morning, Emilia!

Feliz Navidad!
The place is looking great.

We went with the Winter
Wonderland theme this year.

I can't wait to see it
all lit up.

Oh, Emilia, a package arrived
for you.

- For me?
- I put it on your desk.

- From who?
- I don't know.

No return address.

Hmm.

Oh what fun it is to ride...

- Zoe: Emilia!
- Hi!

I thought you guys
were calling tomorrow.

Oh, it's just me.

Well, isn't it Christmas morning
there?

You guys should be
opening gifts.

We already did.
Tristan had us up at : .

Oh, of course!

Yeah, mom and dad are playing
with him and his new toys now,

but his favorite gift
is Aunt Emilia's map.

Really?

Yeah, he already had Mike help
him hang it.

It's right above his bed.

I'm so glad.

I can't wait until he finds out
all the clues lead to him.

Hey, you okay?

Yeah, I'm good.

But I need to tell your
something.

I'm all ears.

I'm leaving the map company,
and I'm telling Horace tonight.

Zoe: You're what? What happened?

So much has happened, but...

I've decided to make my own
maps, like Tristan's.

See if I can create a business
out of it.

Emilia!

But first I'm going to do
some traveling.

I have to see the colors

and taste the flavors of a place

in order to make my maps.

Are you sure?

I better be, I got a plane
ticket to the Philippines

the day after mom and dad
get back.

And Zoe, I...

I owe you a thank you
for being so brave.

You paved the way.

Zoe: Always do what your heart
tells you to do.

Nothing more, nothing less.

- Feliz Navidad.
- Zoe: Feliz Navidad.

Emilia: Hi, Horace.

Emilia! You look lovely.

Thank you, Horace.
And so does the room!

I can't believe
it's the same place.

Turned out pretty great,
didn't it?

I have to tell you something
before I lose my courage.

You're leaving us.

How did you know?

You think I haven't known
that you would outgrow

the Crescent Map Company?

What will you do, Emilia?

Well, I was thinking of
doing my own thing.

Making custom lat-long maps
for people

like the one I made
for my nephew.

You will have great success.

There's nothing else like them
on the planet.

Actually, I will be doing some
traveling right away.

Research, so I'll need to
give my notice.

I'll tell you what.

Would you give me the honor of
being your first investor?

What?!

It's your business, but I'd like
to finance your first trip.

Then you can print the maps here
in house.

We'll work out the details.
What do you say?

Horace, I don't know
what to say.

Don't take it as charity.

I'm betting you're a pretty good
investment.

I just don't know who's going to
help me choose

Ellen's Christmas gift.

No, Megan got the earrings!
Did you get them wrapped?

I'm sure your wife will
love them.

Thank you, Emilia.
For everything.

- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas.

Looks beautiful!

I think someone's
looking for you.

Hey.

What are you doing here?

I heard I couldn't miss
this party.

You look beautiful.

Thank you.

Wanna dance?

No one is dancing?

Ah, well,
we'll blaze our own trail.

What happened to the volcano?

It erupted without me.

That's too bad.

On my way there,
I got to thinking

of our Where's Christmas map.

- You did?
- Yeah.

I know the answer.
I know where Christmas is.

It's not in the North Pole.

It's not even in Crescent Cove.

It's here.

I like that answer.

You asked me what I'll call home
after I sold the farm.

And it hit me.

Home is you.

You make me feel at home.

So wherever you are,

as long as I'm with you,

I'll always be home for
Christmas.

And if that means giving up
exploring...

Oh, Drew Campbell,

do I have a surprise for you.

And that was the moment I knew,

while I was mapping out
"Where's Christmas,"

it was right in front of me
all along.

And soon, my town would start
asking the question,

"Where in the world
is Emilia Martin?"