♪
[Phone ringing]
Hi, this is holly.
Hello, professor halshford.
How are you?
Well, I've been working
non-stop on my dissertation,
Prepared to be dazzled
By the most alluring
constellation in the sky...
Orion, of course.
Really?
Is that a hint of a more
permanent teaching position?
That's fantastic!
Um, yeah, i...
Merry
christmas!
You scared
me, adam!
Sorry, professor halshford.
Um, no. I'm fine.
My boyfriend just surprised
me.
holly: yes, sir.
I'm looking forward to
it and uh, thank you.
I will see you friday.
So, who's this
professor halshford?
Only the head of the
astronomy department.
Ooh, somebody's hot for
teacher?
Not at all.
He's, like, sixty and has
twelve grandchildren.
He looks like santa claus.
Thank you.
He called to confirm
my dissertation
And tell me some
really good news.
What's that?
There's a strong possibility
A permanent teaching
position's
gonna open next semester.
To the great possibilities
of
the future dr. Holly jensen.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Now, close
your eyes.
No peeking.
I'm not.
Okay, open 'em.
Whoa. That is a
big, white tree.
Nice!
It was the most elegant
in the showroom.
You bought it
off the floor.
Just as is?
Yeah, who's got
time to decorate?
That's the
best part.
You hate it.
No!
I thought since you
liked white christmases...
I do.
I love white christmases and
it is - it is beautiful.
And very
thoughtful of you.
It's big!
[Chuckling]
Thank you.
So...
What is all this?
What's the occasion?
I have some good news.
Okay.
Turns out that those
cyber-geek billionaires
Are finally ready to commit
to
some permanent legal
counsel.
Wow, congratulations.
That's huge.
I'm flying out to new york
tomorrow to finalize the
deal.
Now all goes well,
They're willing to relocate
me to the big apple!
That's amazing.
Oh, come on. Where's
your excitement now?
Yeah, I just... You know -
the new teaching position
And I'm a finalist for
the geneva lewis award.
Come on, holls, you told
me that was a long shot.
Besides, there'll be plenty
of teaching opportunities
In new york city.
How long are you gone?
Just a week.
To both our successes...
You're gone for christmas?
About that.
You're leaving me
for christmas?
It's just a day
on the calendar.
Monday is a day
on the calendar.
Christmas is... Christmas.
What day on the calendar has
a
whole soundtrack and season?
We can celebrate
when I get back.
I was looking forward to
building our own
traditions...
You agreed. That's why I
didn't go to my parents.
We can exchange
gifts before I leave.
Adam, it's not about gifts!
It's about, you
know, the build up.
Eggnog and baking...
Decorating our christmas
tree.
Okay, look. Maybe it
wasn't a great idea,
But I'm doing
this for our future.
I had to seize the
opportunity.
Wait, you volunteered for
this?
It was between me
and another guy.
I couldn't let it
slip away. I had to...
You know me. I always gotta
win.
I'd fly you out, but I
know even wild horses
Couldn't drag you on a
plane.
Christmas is about being
with the people you love.
I know it's not ideal.
Well, maybe you can drive
up?
[Scoffs] on my scooter?
I wish you'd
told me earlier.
I could have made
other arrangements.
Some things you can't plan.
Look, this deal has
a lot of benefits.
Like taking our relationship
to the next level.
Wait, what are
you saying?
What are
you saying?
Well, you know,
We said we wanted to
be secure in our careers
Before we took
the next step.
Well, vanhorn software
could be that milestone.
Say the word.
Come on, you
know what I mean.
Why'd I have
to say it?
As long as you
keep your promise.
I do.
Hey, it's a clear night.
Can we stargaze? Please?
C'mon, holls, it's
freezing outside.
We can keep
each other warm.
I think we're
fine right here.
Besides, jeopardy
is about to start.
♪
What'd I do?
Nothing.
Although you shouldn't
be eating that cake.
It's the holidays.
It doesn't count.
Really, ken?
You think your high
cholesterol
takes a christmas vacation?
All the new age gurus say
happiness is healthiness
And this cake makes
me very happy.
What's wrong?
I just got off the
phone with holly.
And, uh, she's spending
christmas alone!
Wha- why? Where's adam?
Adam is coming to new york.
Some deal with work.
On christmas?
Can you believe it?
It goes against everything
the holidays represent.
So why doesn't she
just come home?
She has a dissertation on
friday and you know her.
She'll never fly. Not
even on santa's sleigh.
Is she okay?
She pretends to be because
he's
hinting at an engagement
ring.
Adam is smart. He's got
a successful career....
Seems to make
holly happy.
What more could
we ask for?
I know...
I just think she can
do better, that's all.
Well, sweetie,
brad pitt is taken...
...and george
clooney's moved on.
We need to lower the bar a
bit.
That's not what I mean.
Holly needs someone who
takes her breath away.
Here we go.
You know. The world
has enough mediocrity,
Love shouldn't
be included.
You need
that spark.
Like what
we have.
Honey, I delivered
your mail.
You were cute.
I asked you out.
Where's the
spark in that?
You had santa deliver
me a personal note,
Asking me to be your date
for the christmas formal.
Yeah. [Chuckles]
Remember that?
Remember our first dance
was under the mistletoe.
Oh, yes.
[Laughing]
I tried to kiss you
and I missed.
Oh, you closed
your eyes too early.
[Laughing]
But when I did
connect...
Fireworks.
Yeah, we knew then. We
were made for each other.
Like peas
and carrots.
♪
Merry christmas,
dr. Holly jensen.
What a sad celebration.
Just one day on the
calendar, right?
[Quietly] surprise!
Merry christmas, adam!
I know! I'm so happy
to see you too!
[Giggling]
Merry christmas,
mom and dad!
Adam and I are engaged.
[Squeals]
Gah!
This... This is the best
christmas present ever.
In two days, I'm going to
be with the ones I love.
♪
♪
Here you go.
Thank you.
♪
♪
[Groaning]
My god, where did
you come from?
Um yeah, I'm sorry
to disappoint ya.
I got on at the last stop.
We stopped?
Yeah, it's a bus.
It's been known to do that.
I'm luke.
Um, sorry about the
space issue here.
Oh, look at this.
This looks important.
holly: oh, no...
luke: whoa, whoa, whoa.
dr. Holly jensen.
Wow.
It's nothing.
That must
be you?
I'm sure it
would bore you.
Nah, don't let
the hat fool ya.
I'm a renaissance man.
Do all renaissance men
travel with a saddle?
Dale is family, okay?
She goes with me wherever I
go.
Dale?
Seen me through
more rough rides
Than you can shake sticks
at.
Your saddle's got a name.
Darn straight she does.
After the grand dame
herself.
Roy rogers' one and
only dale evans.
You look like you just
walked out of bonanza.
[Chuckling] that's funny.
[Laughing]
I didn't realize
doctors who drool
And snore in their sleep
could be so hilarious.
[Whispers] I didnt.
Mothers... That
one right there?
She was clingin' to her
baby.
That guy. He was
shaking in his boots.
He was like...
and then the bus driver. He
got up, stopped the bus...
He came back here and
was looking all over.
Like, there's gotta be
a wild animal in here
Or something.
Must be in the... Oh!
Sure enough it was you.
I was very tired.
Yeah, don't worry.
We all know, doc.
Where are you going with
this stuff, anyway?
Don't you get
claustrophobic?
I'm sure we could...
Well, like I said--
The saddle stays with you.
Dale.
Dale. Sorry.
In case a horse gets
on at the next stop?
Alright. I'm headed
to a rodeo, okay?
The saddle is very important
to get the perfect ride.
A rodeo? I'm not surprised.
You get on that bronc, and
it is like a vision quest.
For eight seconds you
know what's important.
You see it and you feel it.
Wow, all that in
eight seconds.
It's like every laugh
that made you cry,
Or every kiss that
made you love,
or every oklahoma sunset
Or texas starry night that
took your breath away.
Yeah, it's all that
rolled into one.
Wow.
Yeah. Wow is right.
So, where is this rodeo?
It's in new jersey.
Really?
Yes, ma'am.
You can call me holly.
Well, holly...
[Laughing]
Meeting my brother,
bull, in jersey.
Then we've got a few stops
On the east coast
circuit lined up
Before we head back to
texas.
Texas? So you're
the real deal.
Yes, I am.
so, what's your story, doc?
Shouldn't a doctor
be travelling
In a more sophisticated
mode of transportation?
I just got my
doctorate on friday.
Oh! Well, congratulations.
Thank you.
So you reward yourself with
a
bus trip to see the country?
I'm going to new york
to surprise my boyfriend
And parents for christmas.
Oh. Long distance thing?
No, no. He lives in chicago
too.
He's just... He's in
new york on business.
Signing a new client.
He's a corporate lawyer.
It's important
To spend christmas with
the ones you love, right?
Exactly.
He's a lucky fella.
Aww.
You're gonna have a
great christmas.
[engine sputtering]
Are we crashing?
Oh, relax, doc.
We're just pulling over.
This may be an
extra long break.
I don't get out
outside enough.
Well, this is every
night on the ranch.
I'm used to looking
through a telescope.
I forgot how beautiful
the big picture is.
You study the stars?
Yeah, that's what I
got my doctorate in.
Astronomy.
You think my cell
phone's gonna work?
If I had a cell phone,
I'd comment on that.
No, ma'am.
[Chuckling]
I'm gonna try and reach
adam.
The lucky guy?
Yeah.
Right.
♪ [harmonica playing]
♪ [harmonica playing]
I thought that
might be you.
Good way to pass the time.
Let me guess. The
harmonica's family?
No, just small enough
that it fits in my pocket.
Sure is beautiful,
ain't it?
Yeah.
Is this your view
every night?
Pretty much.
That's what I did
my dissertation on:
The cultural significance
of the constellation orion.
And I thought they were
just good for wishing on.
Maybe for kids.
Now come on. You never
wished upon a star?
When I was little,
my mom said
That the three stars in
orion's
belt were santa's belt.
And that if I gave those
magic stars all of my
wishes,
That santa would
surely hear them.
So, every night
I went outside
And I would just give
my wishes to santa.
That's why you
love the stars?
That's how it started, yeah.
And then one christmas,
we went to chicago
Because the university there
has one of the biggest
telescopes in north
america.
And on the holidays, this
famous
astronomer named geneva
lewis,
Would open it up to the
public to view the stars.
Specifically orion,
Because it shines the
brightest on christmas.
My mom was so brokenhearted
when I learned the truth.
What, the magic was gone?
Well, I stopped
making wishes, yeah.
Aww.
But I never lost my
awe of the universe.
And I knew then I wanted to
be the next geneva lewis.
They created an
award in her name.
I'm one of a hundred
finalists,
So I know it's a
long shot. But...
Come on! You never know.
Why don't you make
a wish on it?
No, that's silly kids'
stuff.
It's only silly if
it doesn't come true.
C'mon, have
a little fun.
Make a wish.
You go first.
Tell ya what. Let's
rock, paper, scissors it.
Okay.
One, two, three, go!
Aww, rock
busts scissors.
Now come on. Make a
wish. Santa is waiting.
Oh, it's been a long time.
Okay.
Magic stars, grant
my wish tonight.
I wish to win the
geneva lewis award.
And to get to new
york, fast and safe.
Hey, that's
two wishes.
There's more
than one star.
And I'm so over that bus.
True.
Your turn.
Alright.
I wish for...
[engine dying]
Aww, man.
Oh, no.
That doesn't
look good.
How many hours are
we from new york?
I dunno. Maybe six
or eight hours.
[Engine dying]
Oh, sorry!
It's alright.
On that bus, maybe
six to eight days.
See how well
that wish worked.
Yeah...
Oh, there's a payphone...
I'm
gonna - I'm gonna try adam.
The old fashioned
way, huh?
[Phone ringing]
[Phone ringing and
vibrating]
Hello?
Oh, adam, I'm so
glad you answered.
[Groaning] where are you?
Been trying to
call you all night.
What time is it?
I think it's about six
thirty in the morning.
Yeah, my reception
has been a bit spotty.
Uh, god... It's so good
to hear your voice.
Is everything okay?
You sound like a
rescued castaway.
I feel like one.
No... I'm good. How are you?
I have the most amazing
room.
I have such a comfortable
bed.
You know, I think my
gamble is paying off.
I'm really winning vanhorn
over.
they invited me to this
big party on christmas
eve...
[bus sputtering]
Are those g*n sh*ts?
No, no - it's nothing.
Um, just... The bus
just broke down again.
The bus?
Honey, what's going on?
Okay.
I'm about six, maybe eight
hours outside of new york.
I found a great deal online
and bought a bus ticket.
But the clunker just broke
down.
You're taking a
bus to new york?
I just really wanted to be
with you for christmas.
And it was supposed
to be a surprise.
Aww, honey. That is such
a sweet thing to do.
I really missed
you, you know?
Yeah, I missed you too.
Is there anyway you
can come pick me up?
Oh, I wish I could.
I got this big meeting
tomorrow morning
and if I miss it, I could
lose the whole deal.
Yeah, okay. No--don't worry.
It was silly of me to ask.
if you don't see me,
Just know I'm somewhere
in pennsylvania,
Maybe living with the amish.
Ha ha ha. Now you're
really scaring me.
I know. I'm just kidding.
But it might take me a
while to get to new york.
I feel really, really bad
About leaving you
stranded like this.
No, don't.
Um, they're fixing
the bus as we speak.
I'm sure it'll be fine.
Why don't you call your mom?
She'll come pick you up.
I can't. It's too early.
Holly, call your mom.
Fine.
Okay, I'll keep you posted.
Okay. Alright. You better.
you better get
here safe, okay?
I love you.
I love-- [dial tone]
Your chariot awaits.
Where did you get that?
Oh, there's a stellar
rental agency
Just around the
corner open 24 hours.
I guess we're not the
first bus to break down.
I can't believe this.
Yeah, and the owner
is a huge rodeo fan.
Got a sweet deal.
Engine. She's a beauty.
This is so generous
of you, but...
[Chuckling]
You don't have to rescue
me. I'm a stranger.
Come on, doc. We're
going to same place.
You really wanna
wait on that bus?
[Sighs then laughs]
I didn't think so.
Can't let you think
wishes don't come true.
Especially for someone
Who loves the stars
so much like you.
This is serendipity.
Got your bag in the
back, ready to go.
♪
Allow me.
Let's just get to new york!
♪
[Giggling] okay.
I got you.
♪
You've got that worry
line popping again.
Ugh, I know.
I haven't even heard from
holly in almost two days.
I'll alert the
authorities.
Don't get smart, ken.
I know something's up.
Honey, if you're
that worried,
Give the
girl a call.
Then she'll think
I'm meddling again.
Well, in that case, my dear,
Then patience shall be your
christmas gift this year.
Ugh, what a lousy gift.
[Chuckling]
[Phone ringing]
hello?
Oh, hi sweetie,
how are you?
Really!?
No, no. That's
fine, of course.
Alright, see you soon.
Be careful, I love you.
So?
She's coming home.
Ha!
She'll be
here soon.
There you go. All your
worrying for nothing.
And she asked if her friend
could stay for dinner.
A friend? Adam?
I don't think so,
But who else would she
be traveling with?
I dunno... But who cares?!
Our baby's coming
home for christmas.
Ha ha.
Hey, let's celebrate.
I got a fresh pumpkin
pie in the fridge.
When did you
make that pie?
[Groaning]
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Made it in record
time, doc.
Thanks to your
superior driving skills.
Ugh, they're taking forever.
Why don't you
just go greet her?
Well, then they'll
know I'm spying.
Believe me, it wouldn't
come as a shock.
Well, it's been a
fun adventure, doc.
Thank you for rescuing me.
It's truly my pleasure,
ma'am.
Are you in a rush to
get back to jersey?
Why?
I might have told my parents
you were staying for dinner.
Oh, you did now, did ya?
Well, I can't turn down a
home-cooked meal, can i?
I'm sure bull will
understand.
I can't see
who's with her.
He's very large with a hat.
Maybe it's santa claus.
Oh, they're coming. Act
natural.
ken: not a problem.
[Excited squealing]
Merry christmas!
[hearty chuckling]
Hello, honey.
It's good
to see you.
betsy: oh!
Wow!
You brought a cowboy
for christmas.
Well, for diinner.
This is luke shetland.
Luke, this is betsy
and ken jensen.
Mrs. Jensen.
mr. Jensen.
Luke.
Nice to meet you.
Thank y'all for
having me.
Come on, sit down.
Dinner's ready.
We'll get
your coats.
holly: we are starving.
ken: wow, a cowboy hat.
Go on, have a seat, luke.
This is my fave.
I hope you like pasta.
Oh, yes, ma'am. I do.
So, luke, uh... You're
a real cowboy?
Yes, sir. I have a
ranch in texas.
Wow. So, what brings
you to new york?
Wait. Hang on. More
importantly,
how did you meet holly?
We were sitting beside
each other on the bus.
Luke was on his way to
jersey for a rodeo.
Oh.
A rodeo cowboy, huh?
Yes, sir.
How about that?
Tell us about yourself.
Yeah, uh, start with the
rodeo.
Well, my brother bull,
he's the professional.
I dabble in some events.
Mostly cow roping.
Ya'll know heading and
heeling? Top and bottom?
You lasso?
That's right. I do that.
That's
my speciality, actually.
What about your family?
My parents, they
passed a while ago.
And bull... He's the only
kin I have now, so...
Y'know, we exchange a
gift or two at christmas
But we haven't really
celebrated
a traditional christmas
Since we were kids.
Oh, you poor thing.
Listen. That'll be
different this year.
You're in new york.
The christmas capital.
That's true. This city does
not know a blue christmas.
Christmas is a big deal
in the jensen family.
you know what, luke?
You must be exhausted
after all that driving.
I can't let you get
back in that truck.
I'm gonna make up
the guest room.
Whoa, no, no, no, ma'am.
I would not impose on
your christmas like that.
Why? We have plenty of room.
It's the least we can do.
Trust me, traffic to
jersey is a nightmare.
Rest up here tonight.
Better yet, why don't
you invite bull over.
tomorrow's christmas eve.
We can have a
big family dinner.
It's about time you two
celebrated christmas
properly.
Touching my heart here.
Um, you got a telephone?
Follow this hall down to the
kitchen. You can't miss it.
Alright. Are you cool with
this?
Yeah. [Laughing]
All right.
This is so nice.
Thank you.
Mom, luke is not a charity
case.
He's the one who helped me.
All the more reason to
invite him, sweetheart.
Besides, everyone
deserves a nice christmas.
Yeah. The more,
the merrier, holls..
[Doorbell ringing]
Oh, adam's here!
betsy: this should
be interesting.
[Chuckling]
ken: [throat clearing]
Surprise! [Laughing]
You told me
you were coming.
I know. It's a joke.
Oh, it's so good
to see you!
You too.
When did your parents
get the truck?
Um, okay. Let me
take your coat.
Okay.
Hey, betsy, how-- whoa!
How are you?
Ah, better now that holly
is home for christmas.
Adam, nice
to see ya.
Can I make you a plate?
No thanks. I already ate.
I thought the bus broke
down.
How'd you get here so fast?
We're all set for tomorrow.
Bull said he wouldn't miss
it.
Can't turn down a
home-cooked meal.
Who's this guy?
Luke, this is adam.
Adam, this is luke.
We were seat-mates on the
bus.
He's here for a rodeo.
The big corporate
lawyer, huh?
And boyfriend.
My pleasure.
A real-life
cowboy. Wow.
I thought that
wayward profession
Died with
the buffalo.
We may be
a dying breed,
But we are not
extinct, sir.
Sure you don't
wanna eat?
No, thank you.
How is work?
Wonderful.
drew up the contracts
today.
Now I'm just waiting
on signatures.
So exciting.
Who are they?
Vanhorn software.
Mmhmm.
Multi-million dollar
company.
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah!
Anyhow, I must have
made a good impression.
They invited me to their big
christmas soiree tomorrow
night.
On christmas eve?
Yeah, the owner.
He loves christmas.
He spares no expense.
They fly the wine
in from champagne.
I'm referring to the region.
Yeah, in france?
Right? I'm familiar.
adam: what d'you say,
holls?
A little christmas party
after a
romantic dinner at say...
I don't know. Delmonico's.
betsy: um, no need.
None of those
fancy-pants places
Have anything on
the jensen kitchen.
It's a jensen family
tradition.
Right. I wouldn't want
to break tradition.
Tomorrow, can we do
A little last minute
christmas
shopping before dinner?
Holls, I'd love
to but I can't.
I've got contracts.
I've got meetings.
I promise you though.
I will be here for dinner.
Anybody else up for last
minute christmas shopping?
Ball game's on, sweetie.
And I'm gonna be
cooking, sweetheart,
But why don't you take luke
and show him all the sights?
I don't know, ma'am.
The city's so crowded,
You're probably not
gonna see anything.
[Laughing]
Don't be silly.
There's plenty to
see in new york.
I mean...
Well, it's up to you but
it would be an adventure.
♪
You're taking the man
Away from his cowboy
rodeo-ing duties.
I mean, you're here for a
rodeo, right? Not a
vacation.
Absolutely. But you
know what, adam?
It's not everyday I can see
The christmas capital
of the world, right?
Yeah?
Yeah.
More wine, anyone?
betsy: I am so happy
you're home.
Me too.
Mom, do you think it was
wrong
of me not to go with adam?
Oh, no!
He's probably too busy
trying to figure out
Which pocket square to wear
to impress his new clients.
Okay, easy on him.
This is a big deal to him.
How lucky for you that
luke was on that bus.
I mean, what are the odds?
Don't even start.
He's a very interesting
person.
Why don't you like adam?
It's not that I
don't like adam.
I just don't like him for
you.
He's a good guy.
Who was willing to leave
you alone at christmas.
Okay. Technically, there's
still
another day 'til christmas.
And I'm home with you.
And dad has a new
best friend in luke.
You both should
be thanking adam.
Holly, I love you but you
are so busy looking up,
You're missing what's
right in front of you.
Okay.
How long did you know dad
Before you knew he
was your soul mate?
Oh, in a new
york minute.
Come on.
No, really.
I believe
everyone is born
With an instinct to
recognize
our soul mates instantly.
Unfortunately, not everyone
has the courage to act on
it.
[Sighs]
Maybe that's why
they call it magic.
[Chuckling]
Good night,
my darling.
Good night, mom.
♪
[Door creaking]
♪
Mom?
luke: no, it's just me.
Oh, hey!
You caught me in
my sanctuary.
Sit.
You want that?
Oh, thank you, ma'am.
Now tell me.
Is this where you gave
santa your wishes?
You still have a wish to
make.
True. I have to think of
something real special.
Well, remember you can
have more than one.
There's a lot of
stars in the sky.
Yeah...
Does adam love the
stars like you?
Ya'll have date nights
at the planetarium?
Not exactly.
God, I went to this party
once
And he introduced me
as an astrologer.
I had people coming
up to me all night
Asking me for their
horoscopes.
It's just ridiculous.
Oh, I know cattle.
Hey, where is this
orion you wrote about?
It's right there. You see
it?
Just to the left
a little bit.
Oh, yeah.
Okay...
Just... Follow your
finger, okay?
Okay?
Right there.
You see those three
dots? That's orion.
Right there?
Oh! Come on now.
You mean wild bill?
Wild bill?
Uh, I haven't
heard that one.
Well, today's your
lucky day, doc.
You've got a
bonafide expert
On the legend
of wild bill.
I'm on the edge
of my seat.
Now wild bill, he had
his true love josephine.
They were inseparable,
right? Soulmate types.
He's gonna propose
to her on christmas
Because it was her
favorite time of year.
That's romantic.
Well, not really.
Ya see, some cattle
broke loose and uh,
Since wild bill was the best
cowboy in all of texas,
He had to bring 'em
home before they froze.
Hero's duty, right?
Now, josephine didn't
want him to go,
But wild bill promised
her. He said,
"I will be back on christmas
eve to give you a kiss."
So, did he make
it back in time?
Well, on his way back, this
huge
snowstorm kicked up, right?
Just blocked his way.
No way that's gonna
stop wild bill.
So he pulled
out his lasso,
Whipped it as
hard as he could
And he created this
tornado to ride home on.
But he was too strong and
the tornado was too big,
And it just - boom!
It shot him clear
up into the sky.
Where he still
is today.
Did he make it
back to josephine?
I guess not.
That's really sad.
So how did your orion
end up in the sky?
Zeus threw him up there
after
he was k*lled by a scorpion.
Oh yeah, that is a
much happier ending.
[Laughing]
I guess you need a tragic
life to earn a
constellation.
I think you just buy them
on the internet now.
Equally tragic.
True. Hey, how
about this?
Let's agree that's
the north pole
And santa's up there
granting everybody their
wish.
I like that.
Yeah, me too.
I think I better go
inside. [Clears throat]
We have a big
day tomorrow.
Yeah, we do.
You stay out here.
You make that wish.
Night, miss holly.
Night.
Night, wild bill.
...summer of 2013.
Good morning.
[Chuckling]
Morning.
Would you like some
coffee, sweetie?
No, I think I'm okay.
You clean up well, cowboy.
It's amazing what a
good night's rest can do.
betsy: that's true.
Are you all ready
to go, miss holly?
Y'know what, I forgot
something upstairs.
I will be right back.
Gives me time to
finish breakfast.
[Laughing]
You've got a
great day out.
♪
♪
So luke, anything in
particular
you want to see today?
I'm up for anything.
Just really excited to
see the city, y'know?
He's a cowboy, bets.
You should go horseback
riding in central park.
Oh!
Come on now, they have that?
Yeah, for 150 years.
One of the reasons they
built
the park in the first place.
Recreational jogging
wasn't exactly a big deal
Back in the 1860's,
you know. So...
[Sighs] okay.
You get changed, honey?
There was a stain
on my sweater.
[Clearing throat]
You put lipstick on?
I lost my chap stick.
You ready to go?
You lead the way, doc.
Thank you, dad.
She took my toast.
♪
No wonder christmas is such
a
big deal for your family.
Has to be - growing
up in this city.
Yeah, holiday enthusiasm
is pretty contagious here.
Yeah.
Every lobby has a
huge christmas tree.
I mean, this one block
alone has more trees
Than my whole hometown.
And none of them compare
to rockefeller center.
That's the granddaddy
of 'em all, right?
Yup.
My mom, she
loved that one.
She'd get on these little
candy cane christmas
earrings,
Get her cup of cocoa,
sit in front of the tv
And watch 'em light
'em up every year.
It's a christmas
miracle.
It'd have to be,
Transporting a
massive tree like that
Through all
this traffic.
No, really it is.
When it was built in 1931,
the workmen were so
Grateful to have jobs,
they put up a spruce tree
And decorated it with
cranberries and tin cans.
And then on the 24th,
They all gathered around the
tree to receive a miracle.
Paychecks.
I guess for folks
in the depression,
That would be a miracle.
Exactly. And then
two years later,
The official
rockerfeller tree went up.
That is inspiring.
Yeah, it reminds people
Anything's possible
at christmas.
Yes, it does.
So what do you
want to see first?
Well,
Your daddy mentioned
horseback
riding in central park.
How about we
start there?
I have a confession.
I've never ridden a horse
before and it scares me.
A lot.
I understand.
I felt exactly
the same way.
Of course, when I
was much younger,
A little more wet
on the nose.
My daddy, he
sat me down,
Looked me straight in
the eye and he said,
"Son, courage is
being scared to death
And saddling up anyway."
Well, after that speech
I can't wimp out.
No, you can't.
[Laughing]
You are a good cowboy.
But if I get kicked
by a horse...
You won't.
Don't worry.
Just don't get in
their blind spot.
Don't worry, you're with
a cowboy. Come on.
luke: oh, she's a beauty.
What are you
doing there?
I'm making proper
introductions.
Give it a try.
Aww, look at that.
She likes ya.
Ahhh, there's nothing like
exploring a new country
On a new horse.
Come on, mount up.
Don't get too excited. It's
a 6
mile path around a
reservoir.
Luke: hold on. You're gonna
put
your left leg in the
stirrup.
I'm just gonna give
you a hand here.
Luke: alright.
And remember, back straight.
Keep your hands still,
Toes up and always look
in the direction you want to
go.
That's it?
That's pretty much it.
Horses are very intuitive.
They'll handle the rest.
Just watch.
You ready?
Mhmm.
♪
luke: come on.
holly: okay.
Did you always know you
wanted to be a cowboy?
More like it
was my destiny.
Oh, you believe
in destiny?
Yes, ma'am, I do.
But I do believe we get to
choose the path that we
follow.
Wanna know a
little secret?
Sure.
The most spectacular sights
are not on the path most
taken.
Right, I'll remember
that. [Laughs]
Oh, yeah? Follow me.
So, miss holly.
What'd ya ask to ask
santa for christmas for?
I'm just happy
to be in new york,
So I can spend christmas--
With the ones you love?
Yeah, me too.
I'm just happy I
get to see bull.
Ever since his popularity
has grown on the circuit,
I don't get to see him.
He's always on the road.
You take care of the
ranch on your own?
Yeah, it's full-time thing.
But it's the best
job in the world.
I get to practice
for the circuit,
And it's a win-win.
I can practice my art.
Your art?
Yes, ma'am. Some say
riding's just a skill,
But believe me, it's all
art.
So, if you're an
artist, you have a muse?
Is that your way of asking
me if I have a girlfriend?
No, I'm just wondering
what your inspiration is?
So you aren't curious?
Maybe a little.
Well, sadly, no.
Does adam inspire you to
write about the stars?
Well, I write scientific
essays
which are definitely not
art.
I don't know...
I thought your dissertation
was quite a page-turner.
I didn't realize
that the egyptians
Built the pyramids to
match orion's belt.
That is
fascinating stuff.
You read my
dissertation?
I got through most
of the whole thing.
You're going to have some
lucky students one day, doc.
Maybe I can sit in on
one of your lectures.
You have an
open invitation.
Well, I will hold you to
that.
So, we getting outta here?
Yeah, right.
Alright, let's
go. Come on.
There you go. I got caught
up
on you there. Sorry, mister.
Okay...
[Mumbling]
Okay? Remember
how to do it?
Oof! Alright.
[Laughs]
Alright, let's
get outta here.
Alright.
Come on.
♪
Gotta catch
up. Let's go.
♪
Whoa.
Whoa!
Good ride?
Great ride.
Can't believe it took me
so long to get on a horse.
Well, what's next?
Oof.
How about skating?
I'm not much
of a skater.
I'm what you
call clumsy.
You can't have christmas in
new york without some
skating.
Come on, cowboy. Get
back on the saddle.
Uh, I knew I would
regret telling you that.
Alright, I guess there's
only one way to handle this.
Oh, man.
One, two,
three... Go.
[Cheering]
Oh, no!
I won, finally.
[Groaning]
Fine. If I end up in the
hospital... It's all your
fault.
Oh, come on. It's christmas.
Anything is possible.
I think we may be
reaching on this one.
[Laughing]
Holly: you all set?
Luke: wow, these are tight.
They can't be
much tighter
Than those boots
you're wearing.
Why'd I get the feeling I'm
gonna look like bambi on
ice?
Come on, I got ya.
Ready?
Yeah. Whoa.
You got it. We're
just gonna glide.
Alright, I can
glide. No problem.
Holly: whoa.
Luke: watch this.
You got it?
Whoa, how do I stop?
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Okay--aaahh!
You okay?
Yeah, I've been better.
[Laughing]
Can I crawl to the exit?
No way. You are gonna
skate. Come on.
I don't think razor
sharp pieces of metal
At the bottom of my
feet are for me.
You have to give it
more than ten seconds.
[Groaning] alright.
Come on.
Okay? Just hang
on to me.
Last time you said
that, I crashed.
Yeah but that's
'cause you let go.
You can't let
go of me.
I won't let go.
Just follow
my rhythm.
There ya got it.
holly: there you go.
Hey, I'm not as
clumsy as I thought.
Miracles really
do happen.
Yeah, that is true.
This whole adventure
has been a miracle.
Never thought
a bus trip
Would lead me to ice
skating in new york city.
There we go.
Now we're having fun.
Whoa, oh no!
[Laughing]
luke: okay.
That is proof I'm not meant
for the winter games.
Ah! Maybe we
should take a break.
I think that's
a great idea.
Ooh, that's gonna
leave a mark.
You're supposed to
be tough, cowboy.
See any
tears, do ya?
[Laughing]
Just gonna walk it
off. No problemo.
[Phone ringing]
Just one sec.
holly: professor halshford.
Yeah.
Really?
What--
What an honour.
I, uh...
Yes, I understand. Yes.
No, thank you so much.
Merry christmas to you too!
Okay. Yeah. Bye.
What's going on?
Holly: that was
professor halshford.
You know that award
I told you about?
Yeah.
I won.
Can you believe it?
That's amazing.
I won!
That's two wishes that
have come true now.
And the best part is
they were so happy,
They offered me
an additional grant
To start my own program
at the university.
[Laughing]
You totally
deserve it, doc.
See what happens when your
heart captures a dream?
It just keeps
getting better.
There's no
stopping it.
I'm starting
to learn that.
You know, I support anyone
following their heart.
Wow.
Do you, uh...
...wanna keep skating?'
Well, I think I'll, uh,
give it another try.
Sure.
Come on.
Now you have
to catch me.
I'll give you a head start.
Hmmm. Nobody's here.
Relax, bets,
it's still early.
[Doorbell ringing]
Hey, there you are.
You must be bull.
Howdy.
Howdy, yourself.
Welcome, welcome.
I'm ken.
Ken. These are
not for you, ken.
Ah, well. Thank
you, anyway.
Can I grab
your coat, bull?
It's colder
than texas out.
Welcome to
new york. Ha ha!
Hey, bets! Bull's here.
Right this way. He
brought flowers!
Right through
here, bull.
Well, this is my
wife betsy.
Betsy, it's a
pleasure, ma'am.
A pleasure
to meet you.
These are for you.
They're beautiful!
Thank you.
Listen, let's
have a seat.
The kids'll be
here any minute.
There you go. Bring the
snickerdoodles in with us.
Ever had a snickerdoodle,
bull?
No, sir.
Betsy: have a seat.
Bull: thank you.
Ken: [chuckling]
I can't believe it.
I have two cowboys in
my house for dinner.
We certainly appreciate
your hospitality.
If you let him,
Ken will talk your ear off
about
his dreams of being a
cowboy.
It's true, bull. My hero
has always been john wayne.
and if holly was a boy,
She would have been
named john wayne jensen.
That or clint eastwood.
Thank god
she was a girl.
[Chuckling] my dad
was the same way.
Named me marion.
He was a purist.
Wow.
Oh, marion robert morrison
is
john wayne's given name.
Up until he changed it.
[Doorbell ringing]
Oh!
[Chuckling]
I could watch the...
Oh, hello, adam.
Merry
christmas, betsy.
Thank you.
Merry christmas.
Okay. Great. Alright.
It's perfect weather
for the holidays.
It is. A mild
winter so far.
Yup.
Yeah... Okay.
[Conversational muttering]
Hey, adam! How are you?
Merry christmas, ken.
Merry christmas to you.
Oh, this is bull.
Luke's brother.
Bull, uh, adam.
Nice to meet you.
I guess everyone in the
family is a cowboy, huh?
Kinda hard not to be when
you grow up on a ranch.
Where's holly?
Ah!
holly: we're here.
Just in time. Hi, sweetie.
Bull: little brother.
Hope ya don't mind
I took a cab here.
I'm happy we get to
spend christmas together.
And betsy's cooking
us up a feast.
How'd it go?
I'm the official legal
counsel for vanhorn
software.
Yes! That's so great.
Uh, excuse me. Holly?
I'd like you to
meet my brother, bull.
Yes. Of course!
Hi, bull!
Nice to meet you.
You too, you too.
I've heard lots about
you. [Laughing]
So, official legal counsel,
huh?
Mostly it's just paper work,
research and contracts.
Wow. Sounds thrilling, huh.
Yeah, I'd say six figures
is pretty thrilling.
What's the farm
paying these days?
Hey, everyone!
Let's sit and have
a nice dinner.
Great idea! This
way everybody.
♪
Oh ho ho, bets.
You have outdone
yourself again, my girl.
That is one good
looking bird.
Thanks, honey.
Nice!
So, luke, how was
your day in the city?
I taught holly how
to ride a horse.
She taught me
how to skate.
[Chuckling]
Whoa.
Horseback riding in
the city, huh? Really?
Well, you know. New
york's got everything.
ken: mhmm.
You must be a good
teacher, miss holly.
That boy can trip
over a blade of grass.
Don't listen to him, okay?
Bull likes to tell stories.
He took a few spills.
Holly, what do
you do for a living?
Oh, I just got my
doctorate in astronomy.
Come on. That's
not all. Tell 'em.
Okay, so I found out today
that I am the recipient
Of the geneva lewis award.
[Gasp] oh, holly!
That's wonderful.
[Sounds of congratulations]
They don't make the
official announcement
Until january but
professor halshford
Couldn't keep a secret.
Congratulations, honey!
And they're give me a
grant to start my own
program.
That's great. What're you
gonna with the money?
I think I'm going to open
up the observatory
To the public
for the holidays,
So future astronomers can
view orion like I did.
Well, congratulations.
Oh, thank you so much.
It's an honour to know
an expert in the stars.
Get this too. Her
favorite constellation
Is the stars that
make up wild bill.
Really?
luke: uh huh.
Oh yeah, that tragic story.
Tragic?
That's one of the
greatest love stories
To ever come out of texas.
Huh?
Isn't it the one where wild
bill creates a tornado
To be with josephine
and he doesn't make it?
That's the one.
bull: luke can
throw a rope or two,
But he can not tell a
story to save his life.
He always forgets
the good parts.
We all have our
talents, bull. Alright?
What is-- what
is the story?
Ken, do you have a guitar?
Yeah! Yeah.
I can't play more than a
couple of chords on the
thing
But I got one.
May i?
Yeah, yeah. Hang
on one second.
It's around here
somewhere. Ah!
betsy: well, this is
an unexpected treat.
Wait 'til you see this.
There you go, bull.
Thank you.
Hey, little brother.
Do a little back up.
What are
brothers for?
[Guitar tuning]
♪
♪ Wild bill was a wild one
♪ And he loved a pretty,
young
filly named josephine ♪
♪ One night in a snowstorm,
bill didn't come home ♪
♪ That was the last time
that he would be seen ♪
♪ Bill used to sing her
sweet
love songs for christmas ♪
♪ They walked hand in hand
through the fields ♪
♪ And one time, he picked
her a dozen camillias ♪
♪ Said, "I love you, forever
my sweet josephine ♪
♪ Camellias for christmas
♪
♪ She cried more tears than
stars up in the sky ♪
♪
♪ She waited there
night after night ♪
♪ Praying some day, she
might see him again ♪
♪
♪ Year after year, and
tear after tear ♪
♪ She just couldn't
give up on bill ♪
♪ But her father was certain
that he'd never come back ♪
♪ Demanded she marry some
boy named badgewell ♪
♪ Camellias for christmas
♪
Pretty good.
♪ She cried more tears
than stars up in the sky ♪
♪ She waited there
night after night ♪
♪ Praying some day, she
might see him again ♪
♪ And that's when
it happened ♪
♪ She heard his horse whinny
♪ She heard a sweet
love song again ♪
♪ Camellias started falling
clean out of the blue sky ♪
♪ And there before her green
eyes was bill's texas grin ♪
♪ Camellias for christmas
♪ Bill rode that old
horse straight down ♪
♪ A lightning bolt
♪ He told her that he
would come home ♪
♪ As he swept her
up into his arms ♪
♪ Rode off to the stars
♪
♪ Wild bill was a wild one
♪ And he loved a pretty,
young
filly named josephine ♪
[Cheers and applause]
They were soulmates.
You know, a love like that
don't come around too often.
They rode off into the
stars.
Bull: yup.
And that is why camellias
bloom in the winter in
texas.
To remind everyone
that love conquers all.
See, that is a
beautiful love story.
It sure is.
Yeah, that's a good
story all right.
That is a
good story.
adam: what is that?
science fiction?
Fantasy! Definitely fantasy.
C'mon, now, adam.
It's just a couple of
stories that we make up
To pass time on the trail.
I should use it in
one of my classes.
Bull's version, of course.
Y'know, I am so happy you
came to new york, holly.
This is the best christmas
gift I could ever get.
Me too.
I cannot wait to
show you off tonight.
I'm so proud of you.
Oh, right. The
christmas soiree.
Yes! Speaking of which.
Betsy and ken, why
don't you join us?
Oh, we have guests. It's--
Luke and I have lots
to do before the rodeo
And we don't wanna impose
on your christmas plans,
ma'am.
Yeah, they don't wanna
impose.
Come on, jensens.
I'll have you back before
curfew. What'd ya say?
Sure, okay. Yeah!
As long as the cowboys
show me how to lasso first.
Let's do it right now.
Get this man a rope.
Hang on, hang on. Let's
finish dinner first, please?
[Together] oh, sorry, ma'am.
adam: we should eat.
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
yeah. [Chuckling]
That do?
[Laughing]
No, ken. That's
not a rope.
[Chuckling]
That's all I had
lying around.
ken: wow!
luke: that's a rope.
You betcha. That's a honey.
[Chuckling]
It's all in
the wrist.
Better believe it.
Luke would know. He's
an expert with those.
Oh honey. Don't bother
getting
your father a christmas
present.
[Indistinguisable muttering]
Let's get on that horse!
You lovely ladies
should go freshen up.
The dishes can wait.
Okay. What is the
dress code?
The ceo usually
wears a hoodie
But I'm guessing tonight
it's business casual.
It's gonna be a
special night.
Oh.
ken: yeah, I'm
alright. I'm okay.
[Grunts of pain]
What happened?
Luke: you wanna
grab the door?
Thanks, buddy.
I feel like an idiot.
Bull: I gotcha.
ken: [grunts of pain]
betsy: what happened?
Threw my back out
on my first try.
He just swung a little
too hard, is all.
But I hit the
target, didn't i?
That reindeer didn't
stand a chance, sir.
Want me to call
an ambulance?
Oh no, honey.
Grab me a heating
pad and ibuprofen.
I'll be fine.
holly: I'm on it.
Thank you, honey.
Oh, thank you.
So, adam. I'm afraid we're
not
gonna be able to go tonight.
What? No, honey. Go, go!
It's important
to him.
You sure you're
gonna be okay, ken?
Oh, sure. Gah!
Oh, you can't even move.
I can't leave you alone.
I just need thirty
minutes rest.
I'll be right as
rain. I promise.
I don't think we can go.
Holls, I have to go.
They'd be really
insulted if I didn't.
Bull: look.
Ya'll go.
I'll take care of ken.
I'm partly to blame, anyway.
He was wearing my hat.
ken: are you kidding?
You helped make an old
man's dream come true.
I don't want to be
a third wheel.
Luke, wanna be my date?
Technically, luke should
actually stay with ken.
He's the expert in lassoing.
I'd be honored to be
your date, mrs. Jensen.
Thank you, luke.
Betsy: alright.
Holly: we
won't be late.
Alright. You have fun.
Don't move.
Take care of my
girl. [Chuckling]
Ugh, thank
you, bull.
Just a couple of those.
I mean, really? Did he
have to wear the hat?
People are gonna
think it's a joke.
Wow.
Adam: what'd you
think, betsy?
Wow, this is a
gorgeous party, adam.
I told ya.
Landing this account
comes with a lot of perks.
Like living on
park avenue.
Yeah.
Okay, here
comes the ceo.
A multi-millionaire
by twenty five.
He's a brilliant guy.
Mark!
Hey adam, glad
you made it.
Almost didn't recognize
you in the blazer.
Yeah, I know. My event
planner made me wear it.
Mark sterling, this is
my girlfriend holly.
Hi!
Good to meet you.
This is her
mother, betsy.
Nice to meet
you, mark.
That's luke.
adam: don't worry about
him. He's from texas.
It's not a costume.
Nice to meet you.
Yeah, likewise.
Okay...
Thank you for
inviting us.
Hey, yeah. I love christmas.
The more, the merrier.
And you brought a
cowboy! That's great.
I get bored of all these
upper east side types.
It's nice to have
real folks around.
I know.
Seems people are
having a good time.
Yeah... Oh!
Your hat seems to be
attracting
some fans, mr. Cowboy.
[Chuckling]
Where's your
date, mark?
What? No...
Why don't you
talk to 'em?
No money in the world can
buy me the confidence.
I think years as a computer
nerd
stunted my flirting skills.
[Laughing]
How about you ask
'em to dance?
Junior year, I spent prom
night in the hospital
After I fractured
jennifer bryant's big toe
Attempting the waltz.
Oh, no!
No. Oh, yes.
Dancing is not my strong
suit.
What about
line dancing?
We do it in texas.
You don't have to worry
about
stepping on anybody's toes.
Yeah, this is
new york.
Nobody line
dances in new york.
Hey, I don't know.
It might be fun.
Maybe break the ice.
Yeah.
You'd need to
change the music.
Not a problem. The dj
will play whatever I want.
You think you can get
the girls to line dance?
Dunno, mark. All
we can do is ask.
Yeah. What's the worst
that could happen?
If they say no, I can have
security escort them out.
Kidding.
[Awkward laughing]
Jokes, jokes.
Come on, cowboy.
Howdy, ladies.
mark: hello.
You think they're
gonna pull it off?
[Scoffs] doubtful. He's
not that charming.
It's easy to do. Would you
like to learn how to line
dance?
Oh, you want
to bet?
luke: alright, follow me
ladies.
Just keep it loose
and light, alright?
keep your ankles
nice and bouncy.
Keep your hands in
your holsters.
I'll walk you through it.
Then we'll go right from
the top with the music.
I'll count you in.
5, 6, 7, 8.
Heels out.
This is embarassing.
Backward. Stomp, stomp.
Smack, smack, smack.
To the right... And back.
Circle around. Cowboy walk.
2, 3, 4. Side, smack,
forward, back and... Finish.
Come on.
Alright, let's get this
party started! Woo!
♪
Betsy: this new yorker
is line dancing.
Oh, no...
Oh, besty's in.
Let's do it!
I'm gonna
get a drink.
Come on.
You go dance. Go.
You sure?
Yeah. Go dance.
You sure?
adam: yeah, go dance.
Okay.
♪
Luke: to the right.
Turn around.
Cowboy walk.
♪
♪
You got it. That's right.
♪
♪
[Cheers and applause]
Luke: hey, we did it
all. Nice job, nice job.
♪
May I have
this dance?
Yes, I'd love that.
[Giggling]
Wow, you look beautiful.
You certainly know
how to liven up a party.
Well, you know.
All they needed to do was
to loosen up a little.
Like that.
Where's adam?
Oh, he went to
get a drink.
I just... Really
wanna thank you.
This has been the
best christmas of my life.
Yeah, I'm pretty happy
I got on that bus.
Yeah, me too.
Maybe one day, you can
come and visit me in texas.
See my view of the
stars from the ranch.
I'd like that.
You'd need a hat though.
May i?
[Laughing]
Look at you. Do
a little spin.
Like a little cowgirl?
Turn around.
[Giggling]
adam: excuse me! Can I have
your attention, everybody?
sorry for the
interruption, everybody.
I just, um... I wanna
to say a few things
Before the
choreography starts again.
um, first off, mark
sterling.
where are you, mark?
Mark, you have been so nice
to me this entire week.
I am honoured to be
your legal counsel.
And my girlfriend, holly.
you have been been so
incredibly supportive.
She actually took a
bus from chicago
to surprise me for
christmas,
Because I was here
in new york.
It was the nicest surprise
that I could ever get.
Um, that's love, right?
I mean, how can i
compete with that?
We've been together now
for three years and, um,
we always said that where
we
were secure in our careers,
That we would take
that next step.
Well...
I don't have a ring.
Yet.
But holly jensen,
will you marry me?
Are you really asking me?
Why not?
[Whispering] come on,
answer the question, holly.
You're embarassing me.
Yes.
[Clapping]
Congratulations, baby.
Adam, welcome
to the family.
I'm sorry ken
couldn't be here.
Me too, he would've
been thrilled.
♪
You wanna dance?
♪
♪
You know, most
freshly engaged girls
Would be beaming right now.
I'm just tired.
Really?
Adam, you didn't
even have a ring.
Maybe if I was wearing a
cowboy
hat, you'd be more excited.
This has nothing
to do with luke.
You think I don't notice
how you looked at him?
Honestly, holly, I don't
know what happened on the
bus
But you're different.
What about you?
Before you wouldn't even
utter the word "engagement."
Then you're
proposing to me
In front of a bunch
of strangers.
Yeah, I told you winning
this
account, it'll be a
milestone.
You had this planned?
No, I didn't have
this planned, holly.
I figured I was gonna
ask you sooner or later.
I figured, "y'know what,"
I'd ask you sooner.
The timing was right.
Ha ha.
Adam, I mean, do you really
believe I'm your soul mate?
Y'know, why'd you
gotta get metaphysical
About our relationship?
Why did you ask me
to marry you?
Because I really hope it
wasn't
to win some perceived
contest.
No, because it's time.
We've been dating
for a long time.
We're both at the right age.
It's the logical next step.
Because logic and longevity
Are the foundation of
any great romance.
You know what?
You made me
promise and I did!
Why did you say yes?
Because I was confused.
I thought I had to.
Do you want a ring?
I will buy you the biggest
diamond in the city.
No, adam. I want love.
Not the comfortable, safe
kind.
I want extraordinary,
passionate,
Everything is in sync love
Where their touch
electrifies your soul.
When what you want most in
the
world is to make them happy.
Well, I can do that.
I can do that!
I don't think you can.
Not for me, anyway.
Because I want to
live in new york?
oh, come on, holly.
Your award? That is
a real honour.
you can teach anywhere.
Adam, I don't think
you understand
How important this is to me.
Geneva lewis influenced
my entire career.
To be honoured at the very
university where she taught,
Is like her spirit is
passing the torch.
I can't come back to new
york. That's like settling.
Oh, come on.
Chicago is settling.
New york is possibilities.
Adam, we tried.
And for a while, it
was really good.
We got comfortable and our
relationship was convenient,
And we fooled ourselves
into thinking we were happy
But we gotta be honest.
You know...
You... Don't love me.
I know it seems crazy,
but...
...until life gives
you something right,
You know?
You know we can't
go back from here.
Once you decline a
proposal, it's over.
I know.
I just think if we
stay together,
We're gonna be holding
each other back.
And we're gonna end
up hating each other.
And I can't do that.
You realized all this
Somewhere between
chicago and new york, huh?
Some things
you just can't plan.
Adam?
I'm sorry, adam.
Hey, holls.
Where's adam?
What's wrong?
It's over.
With adam?
Oh, honey. Come on in. Sit
down. I'll get you a fork.
Come on.
There we go.
Now... What happened?
I don't know... You just....
You think you have
it all figured out, y'know?
On paper, adam was the one.
Only he's not.
My whole life all I ever
wanted
was what you and mom have.
You know, and...
Watching you just holding
hands, laughing.
Even when you were
in different rooms
Or differemt states.
you were together, you
know?
In your heart.
It's not just a
fairy tale, is it?
No. Not if it's true.
I'm starting to get that.
If it's not real love...
It's not real.
Otherwise, it's just a
story we make up
To make ourselves feel
better
about what we don't have.
You know, sweetie.
When your mom was
pregnant with you,
I was sure we were
having a boy.
I was gonna do
everything with that kid.
I'd teach him how
to throw a football,
Watch old
westerns...
I had it all
planned out but...
Sometimes life doesn't work
out
the way you think it's
gonna.
Sometimes, it's better.
Like, take your
stars for instance.
They're all around us, but
some people never see them.
They never look up. They
just take them for granted.
But not you.
You see pictures, holly.
You see
meaning and life.
They're in
front of us,
I don't know how ya miss
'em.
So, what's in front
of you right now?
Thanks, dad.
You're welcome, honey.
Maybe tomorrow we
can watch a western.
Hey!
[Laughing]
You're on, partner.
I think I better
call it a night.
Okay, good idea.
I love you.
I love you, baby.
Sleep well. Okay?
Merry christmas.
Ah!
Good night, sweetie.
Good night.
Bull: yeah, almost.
Gate's sticking?
Nope.
Bronc
tough enough?
Yup.
What's wrong
with you then?
[Scoffs] you're
still here with me.
Oh, yeah.
Suddenly you don't
like my company?
You know where
you need to be.
She's engaged, okay?
No reason for me to
tell her how I feel.
Sometimes, you're as
stubborn as an old mare
Blind as one too.
I'm not blind,
alright?
It's pretty
obvious to me.
When you met
holly on the bus,
What was your
first thought?
That everything changed.
Maybe the kind of change
that makes a man's heart
race?
Maybe?
Maybe.
Maybe?
luke, you fool.
You found your soulmate.
She doesn't love me,
alright?
She loves someone else.
You know the
story, little brother.
Love like this doesn't
come around often.
You speaking
for wild bill now?
Gonna sing me
a love song?
I'm speaking for me.
Luke, sometimes you gotta
grab the bull by the horns.
Look fear in the eye
And tell holly
how you feel.
Let her decide
what she wants.
What do I do?
What your heart's been
screaming at you to do.
Cowboy up and
go after her.
She's your josephine.
This is crazy.
She'll think I'm
crazy. We just met.
This is nuts.
Love don't happen
by accident.
Oh yeah? Well, love like
this...
Right in here, doesn't
happen this fast neither.
How do you explain
something so extraordinary
It surpasses all known
powers on earth, eh?
How do you explain
that, little brother?
How d'you
explain that?
Love.
Exactly.
And all miracles come
from love, buddy.
That's why christmas time -
there's so many gifts.
I just don't want you
to pass yours up.
Alright. What do I say?
Let your heart take
over for eight seconds.
Eight seconds, huh?
Eight seconds' all it takes
to win, little brother.
Let's do it.
All it takes to
win, litle brother.
♪
Santa, orion, wild bill...
If any of you are listening,
Just give me a sign that
true love really exists.
Just please grant me
this christmas wish.
♪
♪
[Horse whinnying
and galloping]
What are you
doing here?
You crazy cowboy.
Christmas is the time to
be with the ones you love.
I'm looking
for my soulmate.
Yeah?
What'd she look like?
Oh, she's real beautiful.
she's prettier than
a texas rose
and she's real smart too.
She'll teach you how to
Ice skate by day and show
you the stars by night.
She sounds amazing.
She is and I'm
crazy about her.
You are?
Yeah.
The second I saw you,
I knew that I'd love you the
rest of my life, holly
jensen.
Okay, what
about adam?
We broke up.
I fell in love with a
cowboy.
[Laughing]
You get your
christmas wish, bets?
Oh, I did.
You always do. [Chuckling]
You found
camellias!
Anything is possible
at christmas.
I guess my mom
was right.
It only takes a
new york minute.
To do what?
To fall in love
with your soulmate.
Well, bull was right.
True love really
does conquer all.
♪
Let's get out of here.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Okay, put your foot in the
stirrup. I will help you up.
Hold onto the horse.
Woo!
Alright.
[Sighs contentedly]
One Starry Christmas (2014)
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