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Merry Little Mistery (2025)

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Merry Little Mistery (2025)

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Here you go!

Happy holidays!

I've been waiting for you all

day!

I've been waiting for you all

day!

Oh!

I wasn't sure when you'd get in.

Oh, I'm so happy to be home,

Grandma.

I have hot apple cider on the

stove and plenty of rum.

Oh, that sounds amazing!

Oh, that sounds amazing!

-I'm so happy you're here.

-Me too.

How on earth was Cecilia able to

give you so much time off

from the store at Christmas?

I didn't want to worry you, so I

didn't say anything.

But she's decided to close the

shop

But she's decided to close the

shop

and move everything online.

I'm so sorry.

Do you have another job?

Do you have another job?

No.

But Cecilia is paying me through

the end of January,

so I got a little time to figure

it out.

You can send out a bunch of

resumes while you're here.

You'll have a new job before

Santa swoops down the chimney.

You'll have a new job before

Santa swoops down the chimney.

I hope so.

I know that I want to do

something that helps people.

I just

I don't know what that is yet.

Hmm

What?

Nothing.

I'm just proud of you.

Your mom and dad would have been

proud of you too.

I wish they were here.

You and Grandpa gave me

everything

I could have ever needed.

I could have ever needed.

Mmm!

I love you.

I love you too, baby girl.

I love you too, baby girl.

I'll get it!

-Hi!

-Hello!

I'm a reporter with National

Weekly magazine.

And I'm a happy subscriber since

And I'm a happy subscriber since

-Oh.

-Yeah, come in.

Thank you.

Adrian Langley.

-Vanita Maxwell.

-Pleasure.

Didn't you write that article

about the contaminated water in

the Trinity River?

I did.

I'm very proud of that one,

actually.

It won a United Journalists

award.

You helped save a lot of animals

and stopped that company from

hurting anyone else.

And stopped that company from

hurting anyone else.

That's my granddaughter,

Natasha.

Hi, Natasha.

Uh, but I came here to talk to

you, Mrs. Maxwell.

I'm writing an article about

your town's mystery giver,

and I was told that you are the

person to speak to

and I was told that you are the

person to speak to

if I want to know anything about

Round Top history.

That's the Candy Cane Santa.

Now, I did run the reference

section

Now, I did run the reference

section

at the library for 25 years,

but I probably can't help much.

Oh.

What?

What?

Since when do you pass up a

bibliophilic challenge?

Please.

Take no offense, Mr. Langley,

but no one in Round Top would

give away our Santa,

but no one in Round Top would

give away our Santa,

even if we knew who he or she

was.

And part of the magic is it

could be any of us.

And part of the magic is it

could be any of us.

All right.

Well, um, what about you?

Well, um, what about you?

Do you have any inside

information?

I don't live in Round Top.

I don't live in Round Top.

That's too bad.

Well, if either of you see

anything or hear anything

Well, if either of you see

anything or hear anything

or stumble across any clues that

you'd be willing to share,

please give me a call.

Please give me a call.

Here is my business card.

Good luck, Mr. Langley.

Good luck, Mr. Langley.

Thank you.

Oh. I'll let myself out.

Oh. I'll let myself out.

We get one of these reporters

every few years.

Everyone wants to know who it

is.

I think they should just leave

well enough alone.

I think they should just leave

well enough alone.

Hey, Bill.

Yeah, I'm on it.

But I haven't had a lot of luck getting

people to give me any information.

Seems like the people of Round

Top

want to keep their mystery giver

a secret.

Want to keep their mystery giver

a secret.

Yeah, I will.

As long as you keep your end of

the deal

and make me associate editor

if I break this story before

Christmas.

Yes, I know. And we had to wait

for her.

-Yes!

-It was hilarious.

-Yes!

-It was hilarious.

Natasha!

I get first dibs on her.

Hi!

Hi!

Oh, I missed you. So good to see

you.

Oh, my goodness!

That picture you posted of you,

Rick and the kids

at the basketball game last

week?

Little James isn't so little

anymore.

Oh, I know.

He eats literally everything

that isn't nailed down in the

house.

-Sounds like us.

-Yeah.

Come sit.

Right here.

-Our old table.

-I know!

Like old times.

So, how long are you in town

for?

Um, maybe a few weeks.

I'm not sure. It's a little

open-ended.

Well, since you're here early,

we get to celebrate in person.

What are we celebrating?

What are we celebrating?

Well, I just found out that I'll

be taking over

for Principal Gibson when she

retires next year.

For Principal Gibson when she

retires next year.

Oh my gosh, that's incredible!

I didn't even know you'd

applied.

Yes, and Kelly was just named

highest-selling realtor

Yes, and Kelly was just named

highest-selling realtor

in the entire county.

-Second year in a row.

-Second year in a row!

-Second year in a row.

-Second year in a row!

That's incredible!

I wish I had some exciting news

to share,

but you'll just have to be

satisfied

with my winning smile.

You know we are.

Oh, before I forget, Grandma

invited you both over for pie.

Oh, before I forget, Grandma

invited you both over for pie.

We have the charity guild

meeting.

Oh, you should come, actually.

Everyone would love to see you!

Everyone would love to see you!

-OK.

-We're discussing the Dawsons.

Their stove went out.

Sabrina's been cooking on a hot

plate for 5 kids.

-Five kids?

-Yeah.

Well, hopefully our Candy Cane

Santa comes through.

-Thank you.

-Thank you!

-Thank you.

-Thank you!

Thanks. Well

Cheers to us and to the Candy

Cane Santa,

Cheers to us and to the Candy

Cane Santa,

whoever they may be.

Cheers!

Nobody's lived in that house for

30 years.

Nobody's lived in that house for

30 years.

Natasha, right?

Natasha, right?

The librarian's granddaughter?

That's me.

Almost didn't recognize you

outside of your reindeer pajamas.

Uh, all right, well, if nobody

lives here,

Uh, all right, well, if nobody

lives here,

then who keeps up the house?

The grandkids are trying to

figure out

what to do with the money if

they sell it,

but they're not monsters,

so they keep the place looking

nice.

I thought you said you weren't

from Round Top.

I said I don't live in Round

Top.

But I grew up here.

I mean, it seems like you still

have the lay of the land.

I mean, it seems like you still

have the lay of the land.

Not much changes in Round Top.

Are you gonna knock on every

door in town?

That does not seem very

efficient.

That does not seem very

efficient.

No, not every door.

Just the people who have

received gifts from the mystery giver.

They delivered a ping pong table

here, apparently, in 1990.

They delivered a ping pong table

here, apparently, in 1990.

Heard of it?

So, out of all the people

who have tried to figure it out

over the years,

what makes you think that you're

going to figure out

who our Santa is?

'Cause I don't quit

til I get what I'm after.

Well, good luck with that.

Thank you.

Just a warning.

You see that green house down the

street with poinsettias on the porch?

Uh-huh.

That's old Bertie Silvertooth's.

And he has the meanest Chihuahua

that has ever lived.

And he has the meanest Chihuahua

that has ever lived.

So, if you value your ankles,

you will steer clear of his

place.

Duly noted.

Thanks!

Thanks!

I have something I want to show

you.

Oh, this isn't where you break

out the photo album

and you make me relive every

questionable haircut I've ever had, is it?

No.

I would have shown this to you

yesterday.

But when you told me about your

job,

I wanted to give you a chance to

relax and settle in.

Is this going to make me cry?

It's nothing bad.

I'll let Grandpa explain it

himself.

I remember seeing this when I

was little.

I remember seeing this when I

was little.

Grandpa used to keep it locked

in the top drawer

of his writing desk.

I always wondered what made it

so important.

I always wondered what made it

so important.

Is this what I think it is?

Is this what I think it is?

Your grandpa was very organized.

Your grandpa was very organized.

He wrote down every single gift

he gave away in that book.

So

Grandpa was the Candy Cane

Santa?

How?

How?

He was very good at being

sneaky.

It took you years to figure out

he was the tooth fairy.

It took you years to figure out

he was the tooth fairy.

Oh, the Watsons!

They got the refrigerator. I

remember that.

Mm-hmm.

Oh, and Mrs. Fogarty.

She got that ticket to visit her

son at the army base.

Mm-hmm.

He also wrote you this.

He also wrote you this.

I know it's a lot to take in.

Yeah.

A whole lot.

Let me give you some time to

read Grandpa's letter.

You don't have to decide

tonight.

You don't have to decide

tonight.

Decide?

It's all in there.

It's all in there.

My dearest Natasha,

if you're reading this, it means

you now know my secret.

I started the Candy Cane Santa

tradition

the very first Christmas you

came to live with us.

I was feeling so sad without

your mother.

I suppose I needed a way to

remind myself

I suppose I needed a way to

remind myself

that there were still little

miracles in the world.

So I decided to become Santa,

a small way to bring some

happiness

to struggling families who

needed it most.

I've left you everything you

need o keep the tradition going.

Round Top still needs a little

magic in its stockings.

And now, that magic is you.

Merry Christmas, Natasha.

With all my love, Grandpa.

With all my love, Grandpa.

Good morning!

Good morning.

What time did you get in from

your walk last night?

Pretty late.

Grandpa gave me a lot to think

about.

I want you to know that no

matter what,

this is your decision.

Grandpa hoped you'd want to take

over for him,

but the thing he wanted most of

all

was for you to be happy.

Now, there's another way to look

at it.

You said you've been trying to

figure out

what you could do in life to

help people.

What you could do in life to

help people.

Maybe you can use this as

inspiration.

Yeah.

How did Grandpa pay for all

those gifts?

How did Grandpa pay for all

those gifts?

He was always good at saving and

investing.

And he would put in a little

something more whenever he could.

And he would put in a little

something more whenever he could.

The point is, the money is

there.

This is Grandpa's legacy.

Like, what if I mess it up?

He believed in you completely.

He believed in you completely.

And so do I.

I really want to make him proud

of me.

Oh, baby girl.

You couldn't make him any

prouder of you

than he already was.

Than he already was.

Can I borrow your truck to drive

to Beaufort?

Sure. Why?

Grandpa said in his notes

that he usually bought the gifts

from out of town

so he didn't get caught.

Kelly did say the Dawsons need a

stove.

Kelly did say the Dawsons need a

stove.

Yeah, I know the deadline for

the holiday special edition

is December 15th.

Is December 15th.

I'm asking for a little leeway.

Give me a chance to crack this.

I really think I can figure out

who the mystery giver is.

I really think I can figure out

who the mystery giver is.

I, um

I met someone who knows Round

Top

and may not be fully invested in

keeping it secret, so

OK.

Thank you, Bill.

Oh, I haven't seen this hour of

the night in 20 years.

I won't tell the ladies at the

knitting club.

I won't tell the ladies at the

knitting club.

-OK?

-Yeah.

Come on.

OK

How did Grandpa do this all by

himself?

I have no idea. He never even

woke me when he left the bed.

I have no idea. He never even

woke me when he left the bed.

He said it gave me plausible

deniability.

OK.

OK.

OK.

Ready?

Here goes nothing.

Yeah, yeah, oh!

Yeah, yeah, oh!

Oh, it's perfect!

Shhh!

Oh!

OK

I just came out to get the paper

this morning, and here it was!

No note or anything,

just a candy cane hanging on the

front door!

The Candy Cane Santa is back!

Uh, hi. Mrs. Dawson. Hi.

I'm Adrian Langley, a reporter

with National Weekly magazine.

Oh! Are we going to be in the

magazine?

I'm writing an article

about the identity of the mystery

giver, the Candy Cane Santa.

About the identity of the mystery

giver, the Candy Cane Santa.

I was wondering if I could ask

you a few questions.

Well, I've seen it happen to

other people,

but I had no idea we'd ever be

visited.

Um, did you hear anything

suspicious last night?

Um, did you hear anything

suspicious last night?

No, nothing.

Oh, well, we did hear the dog

barking next door,

but he'll bark at a bee on a

honeysuckle,

so we didn't think anything of

it.

It's a pretty big stove.

Surely, you heard somebody

moving around out here, no?

Surely, you heard somebody

moving around out here, no?

Honestly, my youngest is forever

leaving food out

for the neighborhood cats,

so something scrambling on the

porch isn't anything unusual.

Did they leave any clues behind,

like a, I don't know, footprint

or a personal item, anything?

Like a, I don't know, footprint

or a personal item, anything?

Amy!

Don't you dare try and cut your

little brother's hair!

Hey! Hey!

Grandma, I'm headed to the

charity guild meeting!

Grandma, I'm headed to the

charity guild meeting!

Be back in a few hours.

OK, have fun!

You know you don't have to sneak

around outside the house.

You know you don't have to sneak

around outside the house.

My grandma does let me talk to

boys.

Oh, I could say the same thing

to you.

Spying on me? I saw you in the

crowd.

Spying on me? I saw you in the

crowd.

I was not spying.

I was being a concerned citizen,

thank you very much.

I was being a concerned citizen,

thank you very much.

What's your excuse?

It's a reporter's job to keep an

eye on said concerned citizens.

Thank you very much.

-Oh, is it?

-Yes.

-Oh, is it?

-Yes.

I find it's the best way to get

answers

to my burning questions.

And what questions would those

be, Mr. Langley?

And what questions would those

be, Mr. Langley?

Oh, the article?

Oh, the article?

Oh, yeah.

Do you know anything about this?

Yeah.

It's a candy cane. They're

delicious.

You should try one sometime.

I know it's a candy cane,

but have you ever seen

this particular kind of candy

cane before?

Is there anything about it that

you recognize

that might set it apart?

I feel like this is a trick

question.

It's just a normal candy cane.

I'm trying to find the company.

I'm trying to find the company.

It might be a good lead.

It could literally be from

anywhere.

It's my only physical clue.

It's my only physical clue.

I could guess with you all day,

but I'm on my way to a meeting.

I'll just take it to the store

and do a side-by-side

comparison.

Actually, you know what?

Why don't you leave it with me?

Why don't you leave it with me?

I'll look at it later, and maybe

it'll jog my memory.

OK.

But be really careful with it.

I'll guard it with my life.

I really do have to go.

But I promise I'll look over the

evidence.

And I promise I'll be back.

Hey!

I'm sorry I'm so late.

I got waylaid at my front door.

By a salesman?

Not quite.

Gosh!

I used to hate it when my grandparents

would drag me to these things,

and now I'm a willing volunteer.

Well, everyone's all atwitter

that the Candy Cane Santa's back,

Well, everyone's all atwitter

that the Candy Cane Santa's back,

so we've completely run off

course.

-You haven't missed a single thing.

-Yeah.

I took it for granted, you know,

how nice it is to be a part of a

community.

Well, you are happily welcomed

back.

-I saved you a seat.

-Do your thing.

Thank you.

Welcome, ladies and gents.

I know we're all very excited

that our Santa's back in action,

I know we're all very excited

that our Santa's back in action,

but let's get down to business,

shall we?

Let's start with the Holiday

Bazaar.

Let's start with the Holiday

Bazaar.

We want to make this one the

best yet.

Last year, we raised $4,500,

Last year, we raised $4,500,

and I am certain we can beat

that this year.

Whoo!

Though we still have a few

stragglers

Though we still have a few

stragglers

who haven't signed up for their

booth assignments yet.

You know who you are.

You know who you are.

Gary.

Yeah, Gary!

Next on the agenda, well,

we'd planned to vote on issuing

funds

to purchase a new stove for the

Dawson family,

but our Santa has graciously

beat us to it.

Whoo-hoo!

A such, are there any other

needs in the community

A such, are there any other

needs in the community

that our members would like to

bring forward?

Allison.

I'm sure you're all aware of the

Wilsons.

Their first baby came 8 weeks

early,

Their first baby came 8 weeks

early,

and I'm happy to report

that she is finally home from

the hospital.

-That is such good news!

-Mm-hmm.

But with the surprise and the

medical bills,

they haven't had a chance to set

up the nursery.

Maybe we could pitch in for a

crib and changing table?

That's a great thought!

A crib, changing table

Yeah, Gary.

Yeah, my aunt's cousin-in-law,

Toby Waters,

Yeah, my aunt's cousin-in-law,

Toby Waters,

he broke his foot working on a

roof.

He's in construction,

and he hasn't been able to work

in nearly a month.

And he hasn't been able to work

in nearly a month.

Aunt Debbie says they're short

on cash

and they can't afford the

bicycles

to give to their kids this

Christmas.

That's a lovely idea.

Anyone else?

What's that?

This is my version of the

ledger.

This is my version of the

ledger.

How wonderful.

Oh

You can't spy through the phone.

Right.

Hello?

Sure. She's right here.

Sure. She's right here.

Hang on.

Hello?

Hi.

It's Adrian.

Hello? Natasha?

Did I lose you?

Nope. I'm here.

What's up?

Oh, hey.

Have you made any progress with

the candy cane?

Have you made any progress with

the candy cane?

Oh, I haven't had a chance to

look.

-Oh.

-But I will.

Um, you know how everything's so

busy around the holidays.

Everything's just such a red and

green blur.

Yeah.

Well, um

What are you

What are you up to right now?

Just hanging with my grandma.

All right, well, what do you say

we meet up

All right, well, what do you say

we meet up

and look at the candy cane

together?

That doesn't really sound like a

two-person job.

Yeah, you're right.

Yeah, you're right.

And we barely know the candy

cane.

We should at least take it to a

nice dinner first.

What?

If we wine and dine the candy

cane,

maybe it'll be more willing to

give up its info.

That sounds like a date.

That sounds like a date.

I... I don't think that's a very

good idea.

Oh, no, no, no.

I'm taking the candy cane to

dinner.

I'm taking the candy cane to

dinner.

You are just the chaperone.

Um, maybe we could do something

a bit more casual.

All right.

Uh, what do you have in mind?

Uh, what do you have in mind?

Meet me at the town square at

7:00 p.m.,

and I'll show you a little piece

of Round Top history.

And I'll show you a little piece

of Round Top history.

OK.

I'll see you at 7:00.

Isn't that fraternizing with the

enemy?

Keep your friends close.

Keep your enemies closer.

Hi!

Hi!

Welcome.

Thank you.

All right, now that we're here,

are we supposed to exchange code

names or something?

Hmm. Yeah, your code name is

Nosy Reporter.

Hmm. Yeah, your code name is

Nosy Reporter.

Oh, all right.

Yours is Shady Informant.

I brought you here tonight to

show you the gift-zebo.

The what?

In 1932, during the Great

Depression,

most people in town didn't have

enough money for gifts,

but almost everyone had a talent

or a skill to share.

So, the citizens of Round Top

built this gazebo

with donated time and materials,

and on Christmas Eve, they had a

concert here.

And they sang and shared

stories,

And they sang and shared

stories,

and it was a gift for everyone.

A gift-zebo.

A gift-zebo

A gift-zebo

Sounds like the people of Round

Top

have always been generous at

Christmas time.

Yeah, they're generous all year.

It's a sweet story,

but what does it have to do with

the mystery giver?

But what does it have to do with

the mystery giver?

It just goes to show that it

could be anyone.

Maybe it's more than one person.

Maybe it's all of us.

So don't be disappointed if you

don't figure it out.

Oh!

Is that a challenge?

Is that a challenge?

Oh, look.

What?

Come on!

Hey, Holden! Two mulled wines,

please.

Hey, Holden! Two mulled wines,

please.

Thank you.

Thank you.

I got it.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Uh, let me show you around.

Everyone does up their windows

really nice.

Everyone does up their windows

really nice.

All right.

Oh, I took a look at your candy

cane.

Oh.

Oh.

It looks like it was made

at a mom and pop shop a few

towns south of here.

Great. What's the name of it?

It went out of business a few

years ago,

so you must have found back

stock or something.

Think we could talk to the people

who used to run the company?

Think we could talk to the people

who used to run the company?

That is Greenwood Jewelers.

As you can see, they fancy the

sparkly.

Cute. Hey, if you give me the

name, I'll give them a call.

This is Barnaby's Drugstore.

They have the best theme every

year.

Mr. Barnaby's wife keeps it a

secret all year long.

If you don't remember the name,

it's OK.

I can just look it up online.

Oh, this is my favorite part.

They're free.

Oh, this is my favorite part.

They're free.

Thank you.

Here you go.

Oh.

Thank you.

Thank you!

I mean, Round Top definitely

wins the award

I mean, Round Top definitely

wins the award

for friendliest town in the

world, right?

Yeah, it's a great place to

live.

OK, then why'd you leave?

OK, then why'd you leave?

I moved back here when I was 5.

My grandparents raised me after

my parents passed away.

My grandparents raised me after

my parents passed away.

Car accident.

Oh.

I'm so sorry.

Thank you.

It was a long time ago.

Anyway, after high school, I

moved out of town,

went to college, started

working.

The rest is history.

Not the most exciting of life

stories,

but I'm working on that.

That makes two of us.

Hey, do you have a master plan?

Hardly.

But I would like to leave my

mark.

But I would like to leave my

mark.

This will be nice for you.

I'm sure your hotel room could

use some holiday cheer.

I'm sure your hotel room could

use some holiday cheer.

Yeah, life on the road

definitely does not include

holiday decorations.

Do you have to travel all the

time?

Right now I'm a freelance

reporter, so yeah.

But I'm working on getting an

associate editor position at the magazine,

and that would allow me to slow

things down quite a bit.

And learning the identity of our

Santa

would open that door for you?

Go a long way.

Hmm.

Uh, here, you can have both of

them.

Uh, here, you can have both of

them.

We already have some poinsettias,

so double dose of holiday cheer.

I... I should get going.

I have a date with my grandma to

watch a Christmas movie, so

I have a date with my grandma to

watch a Christmas movie, so

Wait!

Wait!

Can I see you again?

Like, really soon?

Like, really soon?

It's a small town, Adrian.

We're bound to bump into each

other.

We're bound to bump into each

other.

Bless my soul! Who's this?

Bless my soul! Who's this?

Sorry I'm late!

It is I, your uncle Scrooge.

Did you give him a dose of

subterfuge?

I actually think he believed me

about the candy cane.

Come sit with me. I want all the

details.

Come sit with me. I want all the

details.

I can't. I just came to get

ready for the delivery.

Santa rides again.

-Do you need any help?

-Ah, no.

I should be OK on this one.

I'll drive anyway.

If I had known how much fun this

was,

I would have joined Grandpa

years ago.

OK.

I can't thank you guys enough

for helping me out.

I think I bit off a bit more

than I can chew.

I can chew these just fine.

Quit that! I haven't counted if

we have enough yet.

Speaking of, I think I need

about 150

Speaking of, I think I need

about 150

for the booth at the Bazaar.

60 more to go.

No, no, make it that 61.

You are a bad child.

It's called quality control. OK?

Um, I want some coffee. Does

anybody else want some?

I'll take a little.

Make that a double, please.

We need to find a way to get

Natasha

to stay in Round Top

permanently, Vanita.

To stay in Round Top

permanently, Vanita.

I'm trying!

You know I can hear you.

That's the point.

We love you. We want you to

stay.

Yeah, unlike those strays you

used to date.

She has dated some stinkers,

hasn't she?

Ha ha ha.

Let's stop talking about my

nonexistent love life, please.

-There you go.

-Thank you.

Hey! Natasha.

Hey! Natasha.

Hey!

Adrian!

Fancy seeing you right here this

exact second right now.

Fancy seeing you right here this

exact second right now.

I was just following up on a

lead.

Probably another dead end,

right?

That's got to be so frustrating.

Well, actually, this one's

pretty good.

I mean, it's already the 17th,

right?

I mean, it's already the 17th,

right?

When is your deadline?

Are you gonna cancel the article

if you don't find the Santa in time?

My editor gave me an extension.

Sounds like you have a really

understanding boss.

Yeah, he really believes in the

story.

I hate to cut our conversation

short,

but I'm headed out of town and

I'm running late.

Where are you headed to?

To see my cousin in Avondale.

My lead's in Avondale.

Wow!

Yeah, somebody thought they

recognized the baby crib

from the store over there.

What? I haven't heard of any

baby stores in Avondale.

Yeah.

Hey, can I get a ride with you?

Hey, can I get a ride with you?

I'll buy you lunch.

I'm supposed to go to lunch with

my cousin,

so she's only expecting me.

So she's only expecting me.

It would probably be rude to

bring a plus one.

All right. You could drop me off

while you visit.

It doesn't make sense for both

of us to drive.

You save gas, and plus, it's

good for the environment.

What do you say?

What do you say?

I guess I can't argue with that.

OK. Awesome.

OK. Awesome.

Would you look at that?

There is a baby store in

Avondale.

There is a baby store in

Avondale.

Finally.

I didn't know you could get so

lost in such a small town.

Yeah, but you absolutely refused

to give up, didn't you?

Yeah, but you absolutely refused

to give up, didn't you?

I will literally do anything for

a story.

Ah!

Oh, what? The store is closed.

Maybe forever.

Maybe forever.

I guess we'll never find out if

your lead was right.

Well, at least you still have

lunch with your cousin, right?

Well, at least you still have

lunch with your cousin, right?

I think someone is texting me.

Oh! Oh no.

My cousin said she's come down

with the flu.

I guess we came all the way out

here for nothing.

Not for nothing.

I guess that means I get to take

you out for lunch.

I guess that means I get to take

you out for lunch.

Smooth.

Let me guess, you are a reporter

with a girl in every port,

right?

Actually, I usually find

relationships

to be a distraction.

Oh.

So if I'm going to get to know

someone,

it really has to be worth it.

We should go if we're going to

beat the lunch rush.

All right.

Hey, baby girl!

Hey.

Hey.

What's got you in a tizzy?

I ran into Adrian on the way to

Avondale,

and he wanted to come with me

because someone recognized where

the baby crib was from.

So now, Avondale is off our

sneaky Santa shopping list.

So now, Avondale is off our

sneaky Santa shopping list.

Well, what did you do?

I panicked, and I told him that

I was seeing my cousin.

You don't have any cousins in

Avondale.

Exactly.

Do you think he suspects

anything?

Do you think he suspects

anything?

I think he suspects I'm a little

bit crazy.

And I didn't even get the

bicycles that I went there for.

And I didn't even get the

bicycles that I went there for.

And you've got until Christmas

Eve for that.

Don't worry.

Do you think they have any

bicycle stores in Brady?

I'm sure they do.

But put your phone down

and tell me more about your

adventures

with Mr. Tall, Dark and

Handsome.

Grandma?

Whoa, I'm old.

I'm not blind.

So, did you guys hear anything

outside

when the boots were dropped off?

No?

Did you see anybody drop them

off?

Nobody?

Hmm

Did you ask for the boots?

No?

No?

All right.

Oh, I missed this!

I'm going to join my knitting

club girls.

Will you be all right?

I will try to stay out of

trouble.

Delicious.

Is that supposed to be a

reindeer or an ice skater?

If you look at that red part

right there,

I think it's supposed to be the

tip of the elf's hat, but

-Oh.

-What does purple mean?

-Oh.

-What does purple mean?

I do not know.

Art is complicated.

Yeah.

Are you having fun?

Ah, I'm a little bit

disoriented, to be honest.

Ah, I'm a little bit

disoriented, to be honest.

I could use some bazaar pointers

if you've got any.

OK, the trick is to get in line

early

for the eggnog lattes,

for the eggnog lattes,

because sometimes, they run out

of nutmeg.

Uh, well, what are we waiting

for?

-Exactly.

-Yeah.

-Exactly.

-Yeah.

I'm buying, since you got lunch.

All right.

So, does it feel strange being

back here?

So, does it feel strange being

back here?

Two, please.

Uh, that's a good question.

Honestly, I thought that I was

going to be bored out of my mind

coming home for Christmas.

Coming home for Christmas.

Thank you.

But I can't remember the last

time I was

But I can't remember the last

time I was

this happy.

I expected Round Top to be

mind-numbingly dull, but

I expected Round Top to be

mind-numbingly dull, but

I'm just being honest.

But it's got a real Norman

Rockwell thing

But it's got a real Norman

Rockwell thing

going on around here.

-Consider me charmed.

-Hmm.

Well, it's probably just a case

of the Christmas spirit.

Come January, it'll fade,

and you will be itching for the

big city life again.

And you will be itching for the

big city life again.

If, when, I solve this mystery,

I'll have more freedom to work

from wherever I want.

What if you don't?

Don't jinx it.

Sorry.

What about you?

Do you see yourself ever moving

back here?

It is the perfect place to raise

a family.

It is the perfect place to raise

a family.

Is that what you want?

Hmm?

To get married and raise a

family?

I mean, that's not all I want.

I mean, that's not all I want.

But yeah, one day, with the

right guy.

I promised Allison that I would

visit her booth.

I promised Allison that I would

visit her booth.

Want to join?

Yeah.

Merry Christmas,

and welcome to the best table at

this year's Holiday Bazaar.

Ah yes, two popcorn ba*ls,

please.

Coming right up.

Hey, Allison. I'm Adrian. Nice

to meet you.

Hey, Allison. I'm Adrian. Nice

to meet you.

The reporter!

Had any luck with the article?

Oh, today is just about fun,

Allison.

Oh, today is just about fun,

Allison.

No shop talk.

Oh. I didn't realize you two

were out on a date.

No, no, we're not on a date.

No, no, we're not on a date.

Natasha's just thanking me for

taking her out for lunch.

Which I didn't think that was a

date either.

I mean, it totally could have

potentially been a date.

No, it couldn't have been,

because we agreed that would be

a really bad idea.

Because we agreed that would be

a really bad idea.

I didn't agree to anything,

actually.

What?

Is everyone having fun?

Adrian, this is Kelly.

It is her first year chairing

the committee,

and it's a huge deal.

And it's a huge deal.

You organized this whole thing?

That's amazing.

Oh, thank you. Yeah.

The money raised provides for

the community year round.

The money raised provides for

the community year round.

Yeah, it would be wonderful if

we had a benevolent Easter Bunny

or a Fourth of July fairy,

but the charity guild tries to

fill in the gaps

when our Santa isn't here.

Imagine if you knew who it was.

You could thank them after all

these years.

Oh, I don't think so.

Why not?

I mean, we all know that the

Candy Cane Santa

isn't truly magical,

but not knowing helps us

pretend.

Why would we ever want to take

that away?

Uh, we'll get out of your hair.

-See you guys later?

-Yeah.

-Enjoy!

-Have fun.

They make a cute couple, don't

they?

They make a cute couple, don't

they?

Positively adorable.

Ah, ha ha!

Caught you under the mistletoe!

Oh, I forgot about this.

Forgot about what?

The mistletoe man.

The mistletoe man.

The who?

Ah

When the mistletoe man catches

you under the mistletoe,

When the mistletoe man catches

you under the mistletoe,

if you don't kiss, you get

naughty listed,

and you have to go sit in the

timeout benches for 20 minutes.

And you have to go sit in the

timeout benches for 20 minutes.

Ah

It's a big deal here, but, I

mean, we don't have to do it.

It's a big deal here, but, I

mean, we don't have to do it.

We can just go sit.

I mean, I'd hate to miss a whole

20 minutes of the Bazaar.

I mean, I'd hate to miss a whole

20 minutes of the Bazaar.

Nice save, huh?

Yeah.

Quick thinking.

Guys.

Oof!

I can't believe you bought

another afghan.

Yeah, I did.

That was really, really fun.

The Bazaar?

Or spending time with Mr.

Langley?

Is it really that obvious?

If it's any comfort, I can tell

he feels the same way.

But it's not. It's not.

I cannot get caught up with a

guy.

Especially this guy.

Why not?

I've been lying to him since the

day we met.

Oh, baby girl

Wake up, sleepyhead!

Did you lose a shoe?

Try having three kids.

I once found one of their

flip-flops

I once found one of their

flip-flops

in an egg carton in the fridge.

Gross.

Yeah, I'm always losing things.

Yeah, I'm always losing things.

I really shouldn't be so messy.

Nice accessory.

Did you forget?

Did you forget?

No.

I didn't forget.

Forget what?

You promised to help me deliver

my mom's famous bourbon cakes

today.

Right, right.

You wouldn't deny a delicious

Christmas tradition

You wouldn't deny a delicious

Christmas tradition

to the people of Round Top,

would you?

Never.

Just give me enough time to

brush my teeth,

and then we can go.

And maybe throw on some outside

clothes while you're at it?

And maybe throw on some outside

clothes while you're at it?

What? This isn't festive enough

for you?

Yeah, it's festive enough, all

right, but it might not keep you warm.

Yeah, it's festive enough, all

right, but it might not keep you warm.

Is Kelly coming?

No, she has an open house this

morning.

And little Kylie, who's supposed

to sing

Joy to the World at the pageant,

is complaining about a sore

throat.

Kelly thinks it's probably

nerves,

Kelly thinks it's probably

nerves,

but she's taking her to the

doctor just in case.

Moms are superheroes.

Well, um, this superhero hasn't

had her morning coffee yet,

and her cape is starting to sag.

Do you think your grandma could

spare a cup?

Oh, I hope so. Will you get me

some, too, please?

-Yes.

-Just cream, no sugar.

-As you wish.

-Oh, thank you.

Where's your coffee?

Your grandma said she would make

some

and told me to wait here.

OK, uh, I'll go check on her.

Come here, come here.

We have a problem.

What? What is it?

What? What is it?

The special delivery you were

waiting for came early.

They weren't supposed to deliver

to the house.

They were supposed to call for

pickup.

Clearly, someone didn't get that

memo.

Where is it? Did Allison see?

No, I managed to keep her out of

the kitchen.

No, I managed to keep her out of

the kitchen.

But this one will be hard to

hide.

Where is it?

Come.

I know you wanted to wait until

Christmas Eve,

but I think this calls for a

special delivery.

But I think this calls for a

special delivery.

But that would ruin the

surprise.

It's already chewed up one of my

slippers

and gotten into my emergency

stash of beef jerky.

And gotten into my emergency

stash of beef jerky.

OK. I can't do anything about it

now.

Allison is sitting right there

in the living room,

and I promised I'd help her

deliver the cakes.

Oh, God.

Well, fine, I'll watch him for a

few hours,

but when you're back from

helping Allison,

we have to figure something out.

OK. What about the coffees?

I don't know.

I don't know.

Make something up.

Nobody steals my beef jerky.

Five golden rings

Four calling birds

Three French hens

Two turtle doves

And a partridge in a pear tree



Ahem! Excuse me, ladies.

Ahem! Excuse me, ladies.

I'm here investigating a call

about some noise pollution.

Don't be jealous of our dulcet

tones.

They can hear your dulcet tones

in the next county.

You love it.

Speaking of which, how is Kylie?

Is our Christmas pageant gonna

lose its star?

Oh, no! Nothing a little hot tea

and honey won't cure.

Are you on your way to your open

house?

Yeah, but I had to stop and tell

you the gossip.

What is it?

What is it?

So, your reporter friend Adrian

was at the doctor's office

because Lydia, who runs the

front desk,

said she and her family were

taking Christmas pictures

at the gift-zebo the other day,

and she found a receipt for the

boots

that the Tatum kids got from

Candy Cane Santa.

And there was a note on the back

that said:

"Don't forget puppy food."

Lots of people buy boots.

How do we even know that's our

Santa's receipt?

Well, it had the sizes listed

right on it.

Well, it had the sizes listed

right on it.

I don't know. It all matches up.

That is really exciting.

We don't even know if that's a

real clue, guys. Come on!

Anybody could have put the

receipt

at the gift-zebo to throw anyone

off the trail.

Maybe.

Or maybe our Candy Cane Santa's

starting to slip a little.

Mmm!

Mmm!

Natasha, are you OK?

Yeah, yeah.

I think I just sampled too much

of the bourbon cake.

I can finish on my own if you

want to go home.

I can drive you, too.

-Hop in.

-OK.

-Hop in.

-OK.

-I'll see you later.

-Bye.

All right!

-See ya!

-Bye!

Good luck with the cakes!

I'm sorry I was gone so long.

I can take over puppy duty now.

He was in the pantry crying,

He was in the pantry crying,

and it was making too much

noise.

This is the only way to keep him

quiet.

Sure.

Sure.

I understand.

But I can't do this all the

time.

I know. It's... it's a lot.

I know. It's... it's a lot.

We can deliver him tonight.

It's probably best we get him

out as soon as possible

because Adrian is hot on my

trail.

And ruin those kids' Christmas

surprise? Uh-uh.

And ruin those kids' Christmas

surprise? Uh-uh.

It's only a few more days.

He can stay.

You sure?

I guess we'll have to take him

on our delivery tonight.

He might get cold.

Maybe he can fit into one of

your old baby sweaters

I still haven't packed away

upstairs.

Would you like to have a little

sweater?

An itty bitty baby sweater to

keep you all warm and cozy!

An itty bitty baby sweater to

keep you all warm and cozy!

Hmm?

Yes, let's go.

That's what I said. That's what

I said.

Yes, yes, yes.

You got anything new for me?

Well, my brother-in-law owns a

medical device shop in Thornton.

OK.

He had a woman in the other day

looking for a portable oxygen

tank.

Mm-hmm.

Said she needed it before

Christmas.

So then my brother-in-law said

he'd have to special order it for her.

And when he asked for her name

and number to call her back,

she got all nervous,

said she forgot an appointment

and left.

Said she forgot an appointment

and left.

Huh.

I mean, I guess she could have

actually had an appointment.

Mmm, well, see, here's the

thing.

Mrs. Jimerson's been having a

hard time with her breathing recently,

so she can't call bingo up at

First Baptist anymore,

so she can't call bingo up at

First Baptist anymore,

and she is the best bingo caller

we have.

So the pastor announced on

Sunday

that we're going to take up a

collection

that we're going to take up a

collection

to get her a portable tank,

but we haven't raised the money

yet.

Ah! Can I get your

brother-in-law's phone number?

Ah! Can I get your

brother-in-law's phone number?

Sure.

Thank you.

That'll be $9.50.

That'll be $9.50.

Oh, yeah.

Hey!

Hey.

Uh, what's up?

Oh, um, I got a lead in

Thornton.

-Another one?

-Yeah.

Wow! I heard about the receipt

from Kelly.

Yeah, but this is from somebody

who actually talked to and saw a

potential suspect

or one of their helpers.

Oh.

So, you want to come with me to

check it out?

Say yes, please.

Wait, what was that?

Uh, nothing.

Uh, nothing.

Let's go. I'll drive.

All right.

Looks like your Santa has an

elf,

and I'm about to track him down.

Clarkson Medical Supply

I'm hungry. Are you hungry?

Maybe we should stop for lunch.

Uh, yeah, after I talk to this

guy.

Uh, the weather report said it

was supposed to snow.

Maybe we should get back before

it does.

Looks fine to me.

You're funny.

Ow! Ow, ow, ow.

Ow! Ow, ow, ow.

You all right?

I think I slipped on a patch of

ice.

Oh, ow.

You hurt, you think?

You hurt, you think?

I'm not sure.

Ow, ow, yeah, I think it's my

ankle.

Your ankle?

Yeah, it's really hurting.

All right, here.

OK. All right, give me your

keys.

Why?

You can't drive.

All right, here we go. Take it

easy.

Uh, step down.

Uh, step down.

What about your article?

Don't you have to turn it in

soon?

Yeah, day after tomorrow.

Yeah, day after tomorrow.

But don't think about that.

You know, I think it's not

hurting as much as I thought.

You know, I think it's not

hurting as much as I thought.

Natasha, you're hurt.

I don't I'm not

I mean, I

Hey, we're taking you home.

Hey, we're taking you home.

OK?

One sec.

Only 4 more days until

Christmas.

And 4 deliveries left.

And 4 deliveries left.

Are you sure you're not getting

too attached?

I'm only holding him because if

I put Blitzen in his bed,

I'm only holding him because if

I put Blitzen in his bed,

he just cries, and it hurts my

ears.

You named him?

I can't just call him Dog.

I can't just call him Dog.

I feel so bad about lying to

Adrian.

I feel so bad about lying to

Adrian.

You only have to hold on a

little bit longer,

and then Christmas will be over.

And then Adrian will be gone.

-Oh, hey, Kelly!

-Hey!

-Oh, hey, Kelly!

-Hey!

Hi. Can I help you with those?

Oh, yes, please. Thank you.

Oh, yes, please. Thank you.

Yeah.

Where's Natasha?

I thought you two were sleuthing

partners.

She's hanging out with her

grandma this afternoon.

I am so happy she's here.

Selfishly, I like getting to see

one of my best friends

Selfishly, I like getting to see

one of my best friends

in the entire world,

but Vanita really needed her

this Christmas.

She's a rock,

She's a rock,

but I know how hard it's been on

her since Ronnie passed.

Hmm. Yeah, I'm really glad she's

here, too.

I don't know what I would have

done without all her help.

So is your interest purely

professional

So is your interest purely

professional

or maybe something more?

Uh, maybe I should talk to her

about that.

Uh, maybe I should talk to her

about that.

This is me. Thanks for helping.

Yeah, of course.

And if you think of anything

about the Candy Cane Santa,

will you please let me know?

I still have not finished my

article, so

I still have not finished my

article, so

Adrian, I like you, so I feel

like I should warn you

that there's a very good chance

you are not getting your story.

That there's a very good chance

you are not getting your story.

Why do you say that?

We all love to play the game of

guessing,

but in the end, Round Top likes

the Santa secret.

But in the end, Round Top likes

the Santa secret.

It's something to look forward

to every year.

We were all really worried when

he started so late this time.

We were all really worried when

he started so late this time.

When does he usually start?

The day after Thanksgiving.

This year, it wasn't until the

second week of December.

I think it was, yeah, it was the

10th,

because Natasha came to the

charity guild meeting

where we were going to talk about

giving the Dawsons a new stove,

where we were going to talk about

giving the Dawsons a new stove,

but in the end, we didn't have

to,

because our Santa finally came

through.

W-wait, what did you just say?

Uh, I think it was around the

10th.

No, about the Candy Cane Santa.

No, about the Candy Cane Santa.

He gave the Dawsons their new

stove.

Stupid, stupid.

Uh, excuse me?

Oh, no, not you, me.

Um, I gotta go. Here.

Um, I gotta go. Here.

Yeah, right.

-I'm sorry.

-It's OK.

OK, thank you.

No, you're amazing.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Oh, oh

-Here you go.

-Thank you.

-Hey!

-Hi!

I'll have a latte with oat milk,

please.

I'll have a latte with oat milk,

please.

I just saw Adrian.

Oh, you did?

He actually said you were at

your grandma's.

Yeah, she sent me to get some

groceries.

She's been feeding everything

to

me

because I have had the most

crazy appetite lately.

It's the weather.

Every time the temperature dips

below 40,

my kids eat me out of house and

home.

So, what was Adrian doing?

You two are ridiculous.

Why can't you admit you like

each other?

I hardly know him,

I hardly know him,

and he certainly doesn't know

everything about me.

Oh my gosh, it isn't that

complicated.

Girl meets boy and goes on date.

What if girl is afraid of

getting her heart broken?

No risk, no reward.

Of course you would give me such

sage advice

when I'm trying to feel sorry

for myself.

Well, that is what friends are

for.

-You're really good at that.

-I know, yeah.

I can't believe it's only 3 days

until Christmas.

I can't believe it's only 3 days

until Christmas.

I know. It feels like we're all

moving in fast forward.

Yes. Um, can you hand me the

tape?

Uh, yeah.

Thank you so much for letting

me wrap my kids' gifts here, Vanita.

My eldest is getting smart

enough to be nosy.

That's just how Natasha was.

Her grandpa and I used to make

bets

on how many days it would take

her to find the gift stash.

You did not!

You don't know everything about

me.

What was that?

Oh, we've just been having such

a hard time with the heater lately.

And you know how hard it is

to have people come out at this

time of year.

Mm-hmm, don't I know it?

Every time we plug in the

Christmas lights, the breaker goes out,

and all I get from the

electrician is an excuse.

And all I get from the

electrician is an excuse.

Mmm.

Oh, we should hide the gifts.

Oh, do you think Allison's kids

learned how to drive and stole a car?

Ha ha.

Look how cute!

Hey, Adrian.

Hey, Adrian.

Uh, could I speak to you for a

second, alone?

Uh, could I speak to you for a

second, alone?

Yeah.

Uh, I'll be right back.

Take your time!

Is, uh

Is everything OK?

Yeah, I, uh, had a breakthrough.

Yeah, I, uh, had a breakthrough.

I got a big piece of information

for my article last night.

You did?

Yeah, it, uh, really shocked me.

Yeah, it, uh, really shocked me.

So I wanted you to be the first

to know.

So I wanted you to be the first

to know.

What is it?

I think you can guess.

Do you know anything about this?

A lot of things are starting to

make sense now.

A lot of things are starting to

make sense now.

I can totally explain that.

Really?

Yes, so last night, I couldn't

sleep,

so I went for a walk.

On your hurt ankle?

It was feeling much better.

So I decided to walk, and I

walked past the Huddlesby's house.

Don't they live 3 miles from

here?

That's a really long walk.

I guess I lost track of time.

I guess I lost track of time.

So I was walking by,

and I thought I saw something

move on the porch.

Oh, in the dark?

You must have X-ray vision.

I have really good eyesight.

I thought something moved and

checked it out.

I thought it was a cat and

didn't want it to freeze,

but it just ended up being this

banjo.

Oh, you thought the cat was a

banjo.

Yeah, because everyone keeps

banjos on their front porches at night.

Is that another Round Top

Christmas tradition?

Maybe someone just left it out

overnight.

Come on.

What?

I know.

I know you're the Candy Cane

Santa.

Why would I lie about that?

I do not know.

Maybe because you're trying

to cover up that your grandpa,

Ronnie Maxwell,

was the Candy Cane Santa,

and you took over after he

passed away?

Adrian, please don't tell.

It's literally my job to tell.

And you know how important this

article is

to my whole career.

To my whole career.

But you understand why I had to

lie, right?

No.

Not really.

Not really.

I mean, don't you want your

grandpa to get recognition

for everything he's done over

all these years?

For everything he's done over

all these years?

It's supposed to be a secret.

Why would I ruin that?

I've been chasing this story for

weeks with your help.

I begged for an extension. What

do I do?

Go to my editor and just tell

him that I failed?

You could.

What does that make me look

like?

Like somebody who cares about

someone more than themselves.

Like somebody who cares about

someone more than themselves.

Hey, are you all right? You look

like you saw a ghost.

Yeah, I'm fine. Adrian just

wanted to say goodbye.

-Is he leaving town?

-No.

-Is he leaving town?

-No.

I am first thing in the morning.

Wait, what about Christmas?

Something came up. I have to go

home.

Something came up. I have to go

home.

Natasha, what is going on?

You guys just stay down here and

finish.

I have to pack. OK.

Natasha - No, honestly, I'm

fine. I'm fine.

I just need a few minutes to

myself.

I sent Allison and Kelly home.

They're very worried.

They're very worried.

They said you're leaving.

I'm sorry, Grandma.

I'm sorry, Grandma.

Why?

Adrian got a video of me

delivering Mr. Huddlesby's banjo.

Adrian got a video of me

delivering Mr. Huddlesby's banjo.

He's gonna write the story.

Oh, baby girl.

Grandpa kept this a secret for

30 years.

Grandpa kept this a secret for

30 years.

I couldn't even do it for one

Christmas.

I really love doing it too.

Then don't lose sight of that.

Then don't lose sight of that.

You can take all the joy Candy

Cane Santa brought you

and use it to figure out

something

that makes you feel just as

important and worthy.

But that's also your own.

I believe in you, Natasha.

Time to go outside, baby.

Time to go outside, baby.

Just a second!

It's just for a minute.

Grandma will be right back.

Hold your horses!

You stay quiet.

All heck is breaking loose.

Where's Natasha? Did she leave

yet?

Slow down!

She was in her room asleep last

I checked.

She's gonna freak out.

Tell me what's going on.

Tell me what's going on.

Adrian published his article

online last night.

And Natasha's in it.

Can you believe it?

Oh, dear.

This will take longer than I

thought.

Watch the puppy.

Watch the puppy.

And don't ask any questions.

Where'd you come from?

-Hi, little guy!

-Hello.

Hey! Hi!

You just can't run away.

Yeah. Yeah, I can.

Maybe not through the front

door, but definitely out the back.

Maybe not through the front

door, but definitely out the back.

What's the worst thing that can

happen to you?

Well, everyone in town is either

sad or mad at me

for ruining their favorite

Christmas tradition.

You need to finish out this

year's deliveries, at the very least.

You need to finish out this

year's deliveries, at the very least.

Hmm?

Maybe the charity guild can take

over for me.

Maybe the charity guild can take

over for me.

Good morning.

What are you doing here?

I, uh

We'll give you two a moment.

We'll give you two a moment.

My editor almost didn't publish

the article,

My editor almost didn't publish

the article,

and then he did,

then a bunch of people started

sharing, and it's viral,

and everything is just moving so

fast.

Natasha, it's amazing.

Congratulations, Adrian.

Congratulations, Adrian.

I'm glad you got your article

published.

I'm glad you got your promotion.

Hope you're happy.

Hope you're happy.

Wait, you... you didn't read the

article, did you?

Wait, you... you didn't read the

article, did you?

No, I didn't need to.

I overheard the girls saying

that I was in it.

Yeah, but not as the Candy Cane

Santa.

Yeah, but not as the Candy Cane

Santa.

What do you mean?

I quoted you about Round Top

and thanked you for all your

help,

even though I never figured out

even though I never figured out

who the Candy Cane Santa really

is.

So, Grandpa's secret is safe?

Yeah.

Well, with everyone except for

these two, apparently.

-I won't tell a soul.

-My lips are sealed.

Really?

Really.

So, Ms. Maxwell,

So, Ms. Maxwell,

what inspired you to start this

foundation?

When I came home last year

and I saw what the Candy Cane

Santa did for everyone in Round Top,

I realized that every town needs

a Santa.

I realized that every town needs

a Santa.

With the help of your viral

article,

a few donations and a lot of

hard work,

a few donations and a lot of

hard work,

I was able to open this

foundation.

So now my plan is to spend the

next few years

opening up CCS centers all

around the world

so that everyone can get the

help they need during Christmas

and, actually, all year round.

What do you think the real Candy

Cane Santa

thinks about all this?

I guess we'll never know for

sure,

but I have a feeling they would

approve.

Where do you go from here?

Well, I have this awesome

opening party.

Well, I have this awesome

opening party.

And tomorrow, I have a wedding

to attend.

Oh? Do you think you could skip

it?

Oh? Do you think you could skip

it?

I don't know.

It might be a little weird if

the bride doesn't show up.

Speaking of which, here come the

bridesmaids. Hi!

Speaking of which, here come the

bridesmaids. Hi!

-Congratulations.

-Oh, thank you.

We are so lucky there was

another puppy in that litter,

or else we would have had some

very disappointed kids last Christmas.

Guys, it's open. Come on inside!

If we don't hurry, we'll miss

the good cookies.

If we don't hurry, we'll miss

the good cookies.

Not if I have anything to do

with it.

Your grandpa would have been so

proud.

Your grandpa would have been so

proud.

-Love you.

-Love you too.

And I am so proud of you.

And I am so proud of you.

And I am so proud of you.

And I am so proud of you.

And I am so proud of you.