Spirit of Christmas Station, The (2025)

[bunniefuu]

The glow of the season

Is reeling me in

The spell that I'm under

[Katherine] Welcome, listeners.

This is "Love In The Air".

Christmas is just around

the corner.

And we are celebrating love.

But before we get started,

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Now, today

we have a very special guest,

our favourite romance

novelist, Dagger Philips.

Hello, hola.

Konnichiwa.

Honoured to be here.

[Katherine] Dagger is known for

his bestselling romance novels.

A very talented writer and

now, award winner?

[Dagger] Oh, yes.

I was honoured to be this year's

recipient of the Golden

Bookshelf award at the Page

Turners of Today's luncheon.

[Katherine] That is incredible.

You have written five

bestselling books.

How do you do it?

[Dagger] Oh, you know,

I wish I had some kind of secret

formula to give you,

but I just work so hard.

[Santa laughs]

Come on.

Okay.

Sorry.

It looks like we have a visitor.

Yes.

[quirky music]

I just have to say

that is a beautiful necklace.

Oh. Thank you.

It's tribal.

[Katherine] Which tribe?

The tribe of humanity.

Of mankind.

I got it at a gift shop in LAX.

For our listeners,

Dagger is wearing a beautiful

necklace that says "Believe".

"Believe" is symbolic

for believing in something

such as oneself.

Talent and depth.

You know, some say that airports

are the crossroads of the world.

I couldn't agree more.

This is my editor at large

and in charge, Isabell Wattson.

Join us. Sit.

Oh, me?

That's your new official title,

by the way.

Isabell, you clearly have

a lot of work cut out for you.

Editing for Mr. Dagger Phillips,

who keeps

churning out novel after novel.

You're quite prolific.

Oh, I prefer the term visionary.

You see, I visualize the

stories before they're written.

[quirky music]

And the book?

Yes. The book.

My book, "Love On The Rocks"

comes out next week.

And just in time

for the holidays.

It's a perfect gift for the avid

reader on your list.

Audiences love Dagger's books.

And Dagger loves his audience.

Love being a major theme

in "Love On The Rocks".

- The book.

- Yes. [Chuckles]

Now, tell me about the romance.

Oh. A woman who runs a

lighthouse falls for a dashing

wildlife photographer.

Slide in a little,

will they won't they,

sprinkle some of that Dagger

magic and boom!

You got your next year's

bestseller.

Here's an advanced copy from us.

Oh, oh.

Now, I hear you're already

finishing up the next book.

Oh. You heard? Yes.

My mind's already

on to the next one.

That's just how I operate.

You can't quench genius, huh?

Tell us about

the inspiration for this one.

- Uh, it's uh...

- Well...

You're just going to have

to read it for yourself.

Once I finish it, of course,

I send it off to the publishers

on December 24th.

It's almost done.

Just needs an ending.

Even though I'm loathed when

a good thing comes to an end.

Can we expect more of the Dagger

Philip's brand of romance

that we all know and love?

My vision is for my books

to not only

fill your bookshelves,

but your hearts.

That is beautiful.

Thank you so much for your time,

Dagger.

His book, "Love On The Rocks"

comes out next week

just in time for the holidays.

This is Katherine signing off.

I thought that went really well.

I handled most

of the questions this time.

Thank you so much.

I am a huge fan, and

I cannot wait to read your book.

Oh. Of course.

Take your time, okay?

I hope you come again.

- Thank you.

- Bye.

Dagger. You didn't tell me that

the deadline was Christmas Eve.

That's in like, nine days.

I wanted to have

everything sent off

before I went to my spiritual

retreat in the Himalayas.

That's a ridiculous deadline.

I still have to write the entire

ending.

It'll come to you.

It always does.

I believe.

Christmas Eve?

I mean, who puts a deadline

on Christmas Eve anyway?

Okay, don't stress.

Trace these lines.

Besides, Isabell Wattson

is too blessed to be stressed.

Hmm? Breathe.

I am just having a hard time

feeling inspired on this one.

What the superior man

seeks is in himself.

What the

small man seeks is another's.

Do you know who said that?

- Who?

- It was Confucius.

Now, start writing.

As always, I trust you.

[gentle music]

Oh, honey.

When you were a kid

and you were this upset,

this is what we did.

Christmas time.

Sugar cookies.

The snowmen and chocolate chip

buttons.

Mom. Chocolate chip buttons

are not going to help me

finish this book.

Well, even in the summer,

they would cheer you up.

So get cracking.

[egg cracks]

[egg cracks]

Maybe go a little

easier on the eggs.

Why is this book

so much more stressful?

I just have a major

case of writer's block.

- That's unusual for you.

- I know,

I guess I'm

just not loving this story.

But it's my job.

And then Dagger goes

and tells the publisher

that he'll have

his manuscript in by the 24th.

- But it's the holidays.

- I know.

Illustrating for

children's books was my dream.

And you were my inspiration.

And writing is your dream,

and you're doing it.

Mom, I am a ghost writer.

No one even knows

I write those books.

You have written five

bestselling books.

Five.

Even if they have Dagger's name

on them, you still wrote them?

- Yeah. Thanks, Mom.

- Bells.

Why don't you say no to Dagger's

deadline this time?

Write what truly inspires you?

Because I would lose my job.

Also, I have no name

in this industry.

I have to put in the work.

And then one day I will have

a novel with my name on it.

I just need some

inspiration.

Wouldn't it be nice

if there was someplace quiet

you could write?

- Yes.

- Someplace

snowy and peaceful.

Maybe with a cozy fireplace

and no one to call you

- with demands.

- Yes. Obviously.

You could go to Spirit Station.

It's beautiful at Christmas,

and it's the perfect place

for you to focus.

I haven't thought of Spirit

Station in years.

You might be able to stay

in the cabin

while Uncle Sterling is on

his annual Christmas cruise.

He always had a

thing for open water.

Yeah, and tropical

fruit smoothies.

Those were

Pia Coladas. [Chuckles]

- [laughs]

- Yeah.

That actually

makes a lot of sense.

I'll give him a jingle and see

if you can go hibernate there.

Okay, so I will go

and finish up the book

and then be back here

to celebrate Christmas with you.

Sounds like a plan.

When you get there,

you have to take the train.

Mom, I was a kid.

The cutest kid.

And so creative.

We haven't been back there

since your grandpa passed.

I don't know what it's going

to be like without

Grandpa Maury there.

He was so special.

Yeah, Mom. He really was.

Wait. The cookies.

Turns out I didn't need

the cookies this time.

All I needed was you.

Wait right here.

[gentle music]

Take this. You'll need it.

Mom, I cannot take your

favourite Christmas scarf.

Let me know

when you get settled.

Love you.

Love you.

[bright holiday music]

[Isabell] Why is this

GPS not working?

Come on.

- [caboose noise phone alarm]

- Definitely already awake.

[car door slams]

- [car engine revs]

- [car slams]

- [Isabell gasps]

No, no, no, no, no, no!

Oh no, no, no, no!

Who put that fence there?

Oh, that was me.

Don't worry about me.

I'm totally fine.

Just been driving all night,

and I'm totally exhausted.

And I thought this was the road

to my grandfather's property.

But I have no service

on the GPS, so I'm totally lost.

And I'm just

trying to turn around, and...

No, no. You're okay.

You're okay, you're okay.

The car, though. The car.

It's not okay.

- What?

- Yeah, I don't know.

I don't know how you're going to

make it all the way with that.

That scratch right there.

You know,

you look more like a ranch hand

- than a mechanic, so.

- You're right.

I'm a cop.

Young lady,

that was some reckless driving.

You mind showing your license

and registration?

[both chuckle]

Oh, you got me.

I really probably

should be going.

My uncle lives in a cabin

somewhere near here.

Do you happen to know the area?

Yes. If you get back in

your car.

Okay. Be safe.

Drive off that way.

You're gonna turn

right at the wagon.

Follow the tree line.

- You'll see a cabin.

- Great.

- Thank you.

- You're welcome.

Sorry about your fence.

- [car door slams]

- [car engine revs]

[bright music]

Wow.

- [car door slams]

- Oh, good. She's here.

Bells. You found me.

Uncle Sterling. Hi!

I'll come down

and help you with your luggage.

Great!

Wow, it looks amazing in here.

Well, everybody knows that

I love Christmas.

And I was going to be gone and

the house was going to be empty,

so I really didn't decorate that

much.

[laughs]

Well,

you look like you're all ready

for your Christmas cruise.

Oh! Anchors away. It's on!

Wow. I really haven't

been here in so long.

Hey, bear.

- Long time no see.

- You know,

I used to rent this place out

whenever I'd go on a cruise, but

tourism has really slowed down

without the festival.

Grandpa Maury's festival?

Man, I really wish

the town would have kept it

going for him.

Yeah, he was the reason

for the season.

And I'm sorry.

I'm just not going to be here

to enjoy the cabin

with you Bells.

It's okay.

I have such great memories here.

Hey. Thirsty?

I can make us some fruit

smoothies.

Fruit smoothies?

Well,

it is 5:00 PM in the Caribbean.

No, thanks. I'm good.

All right.

But I am going to leave you

officially in charge

of the chocolate Christmas

countdown while I'm away.

I love these things.

Well,

I haven't opened today's yet.

If you'd care to do the honours.

[bright holiday music]

Let me give you a quick

lay of the land,

even though not

much has changed.

Over here we have the fireplace,

and it takes firewood. [Laughs]

Oh. And here we have the home

library,

featuring a special selection

of bestsellers

that my brilliant niece wrote...

Edited.

These really should have

your name

splashed across the cover.

So are you and this knifey guy

kind of a thing?

Dagger?

No, he is just

a very controlling boss

who requires

a lot of my attention.

Attention that you

be putting towards

your own book?

Look, no one is interested

in reading a book by me.

Everyone loves Dagger.

Even if I am technically Dagger.

I just,

I just need to finish this book.

I hear you Bells.

The good news is,

your only neighbour is

that cabin over yonder.

Otherwise,

you're in total isolation.

Just you and your laptop.

Well,

that is exactly what I need.

And you remember the path

that cuts

through the ranch

and takes you right into town?

Yeah.

I think I'll probably be

sticking around here

for the most part.

Well, there's no cell service

or internet, but,

you know,

if you wander around outside,

you'll probably get lucky

and find a bar, too.

Hey, being off grid is perfect

for getting some writing done.

And last but not least,

if you need hot water,

throw the heat switch.

Always keep the faucets

dripping and chisel the icebox

and batten down the hatches

if it's windy and,

defrost the froster

if it's frosty.

Defrost the froster.

Got it.

And if

anything should break down

or wig out, just call the number

on the fridge.

Use the landline.

Okay. I think I should be able

to figure it out.

You've got this Bells,

and if you do go into town,

you'll probably run into Gloria

there at the gift shop.

Oh, I remember Gloria.

How is she?

Oh, she's doing great.

She knows everybody

and everything.

And she will remember you

because you are such

a memorable kiddo.

Thanks for letting me stay here,

Uncle Sterling.

You just make yourselves

at home, little Bells.

I can't think of anybody I would

rather

have take care of this place

while I'm gone.

[bright holiday music]

I'm going to miss you, kiddo.

I'll miss you

too, Uncle Sterling.

Okay.

How do I end this?

Write something.

Anything.

Got any ideas?

I will give you full credit.

Nothing.

Me either.

Coffee.

I need coffee.

[bright music]

Good morning.

- Hey. Thanks.

- Cute scarf.

What can I get for you?

I'm going to need the largest,

strongest, most caffeinated

beverage that you can

legally sell me.

I've got you. Quadruple

espresso shot straight.

- Coming right up.

- Perfect.

And can I get one of these

blueberry muffins, too?

They look delicious.

Espresso up.

Oh, that was so fast.

Thanks, Sis.

Oh, sorry.

Fence girl.

- Fence girl? Catchy.

- Yeah.

No, no, no, you take this one.

Coco's happy to make me

another one, aren't you, Coco?

Do I look like I need it?

No, no, no, I just

I know you were up early,

and I was also up early, and,

I ordered it to let you both...

- [Coco clears throat]

- We both ordered it...

Really?

Oh, yeah. I was fixing a

fence post when I got your call

and didn't have time to change.

Sorry.

Okay, so I went to go

put the blueberry

muffins into the case, and then

the hinge, just like, fell off.

I guess I don't know

my own strength.

I mean, pastry

emergencies are top priority,

but I don't think blueberry

is worth me

racing back over there for.

- Blueberry is the best.

- Says who?

Says me

and all of my loyal customers.

Who make decisions

solely based on

not having any other options.

Blueberry is a top seller.

My brother has no taste buds.

- It's a genetic thing.

- [Coco sneers]

Hey, can you,

can you help us decide this?

- Me?

- Yeah. Yeah.

You're a total stranger

and therefore an impartial judge

on what is the best

flavour of muffins.

It's either

cinnamon or blueberry.

Easy. It's blueberry.

And cinnamon is barely a muffin

flavour.

It's more like a cake flavour

or a babka.

If you're Eastern European.

See? I told you.

Where'd you find this one?

She's so smart,

and she has great taste.

Muffin preference

tells me everything

I need to know about a person.

So let me guess.

You are a,

journalist?

I'm a writer.

Slash editor, a ghostwriter.

I do romance, mostly.

I love romance novels.

What have you written?

Anything I would know?

I mean, I'm really more

of an editor slash writer.

"I Lava You More"?

Stop it!

Love is tested

by a volcanic eruption

when two souls run

for their lives.

Will they survive the heat

or be consumed by it?

Take me away.

"In The Nick Of Time"?

Two lonely next door neighbours,

Nick and Nicole, are avid

gardeners

who weather a snowstorm.

And when seeds blow

over their fence,

they learn that time

grows better together.

Melt me.

Oh, I can't

wait for the next book.

I already preordered it

when I saw the press release.

Wait.

That must mean, you know

Dagger Philips.

- He writes all those books.

- Does he?

Yeah. I know him.

Interesting. He is cute.

Oh, no, we are definitely not...

Stop! It's on the house.

From a true fan.

I'm Coco, by the way.

Oh, thanks Coco.

I'm Isabell.

- I love small towns.

- Oh, yeah.

We're not like those big city

folks.

None of that,

"Hurry up traffic!"

- [imitates horn honking]

- Road rage!

That is a spot on impression.

Thank you.

This woman is famous.

We don't get many celebrities

around here.

I've never been called the

C-word before.

Or the F-word.

Celebrity. Famous.

This is delicious. Thank you.

So you're famous, huh?

- [phone vibrates]

- [phone chimes]

Sorry, I didn't recognize you.

I don't really pay

much attention to pop culture.

Social media.

Are you like an influencer

or something?

No.

Definitely not an influencer.

I'm a writer or

ghostwriter.

Writer? That's cool.

- [phone vibrates]

- [phone chimes]

Sorry about my brother.

He knows how to read.

I promise. He's literate.

He just doesn't love it

like we do.

He's always in fix it mode.

Oh, well,

I'm sure he has his hands full.

[yawns] Oh, sorry.

I'm so snoozy.

I've been baking since sunrise.

- I happen to love baking.

- Me too.

I guess that's obvious,

since I own a bakery.

Wait, you own this place?

That is so cool.

Thank you. Well,

you are welcome to write here

for as long as you like.

We have plenty

of coffee and muffins.

- [phone vibrates]

- [phone chimes]

- [phone vibrates]

- [phone chimes]

[Dagger] Hey, Isabell.

So I'm at this junket,

and they're, well,

they're asking me questions

about the book. Help?

[gentle music]

Hi, Gloria?

You might not remember me.

Bells!

Sterling told me you

would pop by.

Look at you. All grown up.

I adore your uncle.

He's one of the last ties to

what Spirit Station used to be.

- You are, too.

- What about the train?

I haven't heard that

iconic choo-choo!

The train hasn't run in years.

What? I mean,

I get the festival fizzling out

after Grandpa Maury passed,

but the train, too?

Who knows

when the train will be up

and running again, if at all.

That is so sad.

I mean, the Christmas Spirit

Train

would run

nonstop during the holidays.

I looked forward to that

all year.

Without the festival,

we had no one to look after it,

and the old cold

sleigh lost his spark.

Can't anyone fix it?

Many have tried.

All have failed.

- Okay.

- [phone dialling]

Finally! Isabell! My lifeline!

I only just left. What's up?

I'm, I'm at this press thing,

and, some hacks from Lighthouse

Magazine are asking me

impossible questions.

So I squeezed out the bathroom

window and left.

I'm hiding in an alleyway.

Where have you been?

Out with the simpletons?

I've called multiple times.

I sent you a text.

Look, just go back in there.

Say, "No comment."

Sign some books and smile.

Wait. No, no, no, no, no,

no. Where are you?

- I need your help.

- [dial tone]

- Isabell?

- Dagger?

No comment.

No comment.

That's it. That's it.

[upbeat music]

Snowy storm like fairy dust

Says December,

move her eyes

It's a beautiful night

if there ever was

For making some magic

Candy canes on

the evergreens

Icicles and the

winter breeze

[water running]

Baby, you and me

[phone dialling]

Oh, gosh. It's midnight.

We're making some

magic, yeah

Made a list and I

checked it twice

It came true when

I looked in your eyes

Not even Santa

would be surprised

You didn't drive here, did you?

How many fences

you take out on the way?

Very funny.

I didn't think anyone else

would be around here.

Neither did I.

Well, I'm just looking around.

- I won't be in your way.

- Oh, no worries.

I'm just trying to finish

up on some repairs. There's

always something

with this thing.

Absolutely stunning.

Oh, thank you.

Oh. Yeah. It's,

gorgeous piece of

machinery.

Yeah. It is.

I just get the feeling

that she wants to be up

and running again.

Well, I do know what

it feels like to be stuck, so.

I'm Dane, by the way.

- Isabell.

- Isabell. Isabell.

- Was Maury your grandfather?

- Yes. How did you...

Oh, Maury's a

legend around here. Yeah.

We haven't

had the Spirit Station

Festival ever since he passed.

I know, and it was such a fun

festival, too.

I mean, I would look forward to

that every year

when I was little.

Whoa, whoa.

Belly Bells?

- No.

- Yes, yes.

You're Belly Bells, right?

- That wasn't. It's not...

- No, no, no. Yes I know.

That is you. And then you would

do the dance!

You would do the dance!

"Christmas, choo-choo,

you don't switch Spirit Station,

it choo-chooses you!"

Okay, well, let's stop.

Let's stop.

- No.

- It's not me.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Yeah.

I didn't, I didn't recognize you

right away.

You're, so much,

taller.

Than when I was 10?

Yeah.

Thank goodness.

So it's Isabell now?

Yeah.

Belly Bells

is just for the family.

Well, I thought it was cute.

Oh. Do you want some help?

- Yeah, yeah. Careful.

- This one?

- Thank you.

- Okay.

Oh, how's the writing going?

About as fast as this train.

- Oh.

- Yeah. Take that one.

Okay,

so what is ghost writer anyways?

Oh, well,

it basically just means that

I write the books, and Dagger

Phillips puts his name on them.

Wait a second,

I don't understand.

So you write the book,

you do all the work,

but he gets the credit?

Basically, yeah.

Why?

That's just the way the

literary world works.

Well,

I don't understand

the literary world, but

I do know if you do the work,

you should get the credit.

You like cocoa?

Yeah. She's great.

A really talented baker.

Oh, no. Yes, she's fine.

I meant the drink.

Oh, I mean,

that's a ridiculous question.

What kind of monster

doesn't like hot chocolate?

The same kind of monster

who chooses blueberry

over cinnamon.

Let's go.

Wow, this looks incredible.

And it smells amazing.

Yeah, it's

been kind of slow today.

So this is what happens when

I have extra time on my hands

and flour.

Two hot chocolates, please, Sis.

And guess who

this little lady is related to?

Oh, if you say the cake boss,

I will faint right here and now.

No. She's the Spirit

Conductor's granddaughter.

Oh, Dane used to love that

when he was a kid.

- Aw.

- [Coco laughs]

I'm actually

staying in his cabin now.

- My Uncle Sterling lives there.

- Sterling is your uncle.

Our parents

just went on a cruise with him.

- Oh.

- Yes.

They came back in head to toe,

matching tropical outfits.

- And major sunburns.

- Yeah.

Our ranch is right

next to your cabin.

Wait, that's your property?

I mean, I live there now,

but our parents were neighbours

with Sterling for years.

- [phone vibrates]

- [phone rings]

So, where are they now?

Oh, those snowbirds

got the first flight to Florida.

Got to be near the ports.

Cruise ship converts,

courtesy of your Uncle Sterling.

- [phone vibrates]

- [phone rings]

Hey, Gloria.

Yes, I do have much tools in

the truck.

I'll be over in a jiffy.

Loose

floorboard in the gift shop.

Jiffy.

Haven't heard that in a while.

Really? I love jiffy.

Feel free to use that in your

next love novel.

Oh, thank you.

I'll catch you ladies later.

Oh, give this to Gloria for me.

It's her favourite, blueberry.

And you should take one, too.

I made a ton of extra,

and I know you love them, so.

- Here.

- Thanks.

[phone chimes]

[Dagger] What's my

email password?

[phone chimes]

[Dagger] Isabell,

I haven't heard from you.

Hope that's because you're

in the flow of writing.

Thanks.

[quirky music]

[door knocking]

- Hi.

- Hi.

Sorry

to interrupt your writing, but,

I figured you didn't

have time to cook, so.

Oh, that's so sweet.

I'm sorry. What time is it?

It's about 3:00 PM.

How's

everything going in the cabin?

It's fine. I just,

I don't have any hot water, but,

maybe a cold shower will shock

some inspiration into me.

Do you ever get a day off?

Oh, well, I might have

all the days off soon.

What do you mean?

We don't have enough customers

or a steady flow of tourists

since the train stopped running

and we've tried everything.

I'm so sorry.

What can I do besides make

delicious coffee and pastries?

Just might not be enough.

Sorry to be a downer.

I know

you have enough on your plate,

so I'll let you

get back to writing.

I'll see you later.

[gentle holiday music]

You know that,

normal people do

knock on the door, right?

You know, I figured this is a

more effective wake up call and,

well, you'd forgive me once

you had hot water.

Oh, yeah.

Doing the dance?

Christmas choo-choo...

- No, no, no, no!

- Morning, Bell.

Okay.

Excuse me, can I...

- Oh, yeah. Please come in.

- Okay.

Yeah. Coco told me

you didn't have any hot water.

You should have called me.

I'd have told you to flip the...

Yeah, I,

I tried calling the number

on the fridge

that Uncle Sterling left,

but it was late,

so no one answered.

And he told me a lot of things

that I was supposed to do,

and I kind of forgot.

Did he tell you

to drip the faucets?

- Probably.

- Chisel the ice box?

I'm sure that he did.

Batten the hatches if it's

windy outside

and defrost the froster if

it's frosty outside?

Froster. Yes.

That one actually rings a bell.

I bet you're pretty excited

to have a hot shower again, huh?

Why? Do I look like

I need a shower?

Oh, no, no, no.

You look, um, you look like

a normal

person who hasn't showered.

Okay. You should be set.

All right,

I'll have you try that for me.

- Okay.

- [quirky music]

[water splashes]

It's, it's still cold.

Takes a second sometimes.

Oh, It's hot.

Yeah. It's, It's fixed.

Good, good.

Thank you.

Oh, wait.

Here.

For fixing the hot water.

Thank you.

Oh, and that's my number right

there if you need anything.

- Do I smell?

- Oh, no.

You smell like pine needles.

I was chopping wood earlier.

Well. That's it.

- Nature's cologne.

- Yeah.

Well, the Turner's

blew a fuse box,

so it needs my attention.

Fuse box? Are you like an

electrician, too?

Wow. Like a jack of all trades

or a Dane of all dangers.

Yeah. You're a wordsmith.

No, I'm just the only

electrician within 50 miles.

So I'm the best they got.

Well, then

you better get to it, Sparky.

I'm gonna head out this way.

Yeah.

Sparky?

Nature's cologne.

Don't even.

Okay.

[keyboard clacking]

[uplifting music]

[gasps] Mom's scarf.

Oh, no.

My mom will be so sad if I

lose her Christmas scarf.

- Train station.

- [phone chimes]

[Dagger] Oh,

I was signing so many books

last night,

I got writer's wrist.

It's like, tennis elbow

but of the wrist.

Anyway, when can I see

a draft of my final chapter?

- [phone vibrates]

- [phone rings]

- Hey, Mom.

- [Carol] Hi.

- I just saw Dagger.

- Well, he's hard to miss.

His face is everywhere.

He came by the house.

What? Why?

[Carol] He was worried.

He said he went by your place

and you weren't there.

I told him

you were on a writing retreat

and that your getaway

was for the benefit of you both.

Well.

Thanks for handling him for me.

[Carol] He sure is a handful.

Yeah. That is a very kind

way to put it.

So, how's it going?

Oh, great.

Just nonstop writing.

I knew you would find

inspiration.

Okay.

Well, I better get back to it.

Love you, Mom. Bye.

Shouldn't you be inside writing?

Shouldn't you be outside

being electrocuted?

Or are you following me?

There are worse ways

to spend my time.

What are you doing

out here, anyways?

I, I think I left my scarf here

the other day.

Come with me.

[gentle music]

Wow.

- Is this it?

- Yes, this is it. Thank you.

Sorry.

It's kind of sentimental, so.

I'll put it on you.

Thanks.

Wow. Look at all this stuff.

Yeah, I've been going through it

slowly.

It's just a mixture of

Christmas decorations

and old stuff from the festival.

Look at these lights.

- Oh, you like those?

- Oh, yeah.

I like a lot of colour

in my Christmas decorations.

Can I show you something?

Okay. Oh.

After you.

Wow.

You did all this?

Yeah. I put them up every year.

Even though,

well, even if no one comes in

to see them.

I kind of hold out hope

that the festival

will be revived one day.

Yeah.

But this train.

This festival's

what made me fall in love

with Christmas

in the first place.

Yeah. My Grandpa Maury

would take me on a train ride

every year.

It's a shame

that this is stationary now.

It really is magical.

It is.

Come on.

So, what happened to the train?

The blast pipe is rusted over.

The brake shoes turned to dust.

The boiler refuses to boil,

and there's no valve.

That sounds intense.

I've tried every tool,

every trick in the book,

and I just can't seem to

get it up and running.

I spent years trying to find

the exact right parts.

Oh. Oh, thank you, by the way,

for telling Dane

about my lack of hot water

situation.

Of course,

I'm sure he was happy to help.

So, are you guys coming inside

for cookie decorating?

I really should get back

to writing.

She does this every year.

It is a

Spirit Station tradition.

Final

touches.

And voil!

- What do you think?

- Wow.

That is really something.

What is it?

It's a reindeer, obviously.

And these here are the eyes?

That's the jingle bell necklace.

Obviously.

It doesn't taste

as bad as it looks.

I've never tried

reindeer before.

All right, let's see yours.

You are very

good at other things.

- Thank you.

- [phone rings]

- [phone vibrates]

- [phone rings]

I'm really sorry, but

I should get going.

Coco, thank you so much

for these cookies.

[gentle music]

[keyboard clacking]

Okay.

[keyboard clacking]

[sighs]

Well. Can't survive on

muffins and cookies alone.

[stove beeping]

[Dane] Handyman help line.

Hey, Dane. It's, it's Isabell.

[Dane] I know I have Sterling's

number saved.

Right. Of course.

Quick question for you.

Can gas pipes freeze?

Asking for a friend.

The friend is my oven.

[Dane] I'll be right over

to help your friend.

Great.

[door knocking]

[Isabell] That was quick.

Dagger? Hi?

Where have you been?

I've been calling,

texting, DMing.

It is freezing out here.

How the 14th Dalai

Lama lived in Tibet,

I will never understand.

Come on in.

How did you find me?

Oh, I walked into some gift shop

and asked the lady

where Grandpa Monty's place was.

- It's Maury.

- What is this?

It's an advent calendar.

It counts down the days

to Christmas.

It's an odd box of chocolates.

And you just ate Christmas Day.

How's my book end?

I'm here for an update.

Well.

There's no Wi-Fi here.

We're off grid.

- What?

- [door knocking]

No, thanks. We're good.

[Dane] Bells?

- Hey.

- Hi.

I didn't mean to interrupt...

Oh, no, you're not interrupting

anything.

Okay.

Oh, Dane is the handyman.

He's here to help fix the oven.

Yeah. Yeah. Just,

it's the handyman

here to fix the oven. So.

Can you come back tomorrow?

We're kind of busy here.

I asked him to be here

to help fix the oven. Dane.

This is Dagger.

So you're like an oven mechanic?

- Something like that.

- No.

Dane is the handyman

for the entire town.

He's very busy.

Oh. I can relate to busy.

How do you live here?

There's no Wi-Fi.

These windows are east facing.

The flow is so off.

No wonder you

haven't finished my book.

That should do it.

Great work, Dan.

It's Dane.

Thank you.

What do I owe you?

Don't worry about it.

What did I tell you about the

infinity cycle of time leeches?

Not now, Dagger.

He was here to help.

You don't have time to be

socializing with oven mechanics.

Need I remind you, you're

not only under a deadline,

but also under contract.

Ring, ring.

Hello? Time?

What's that?

You're running out?

Okay. Thanks for calling.

I'm trying.

I will update you when there is

something to update you on.

Fine, but no more liaison-ing

with the locals.

Farewell.

I'm off on a quest.

[somber music]

Hi.

Thanks for fixing

the oven last night.

Do you care to do the honours?

Hands are dirty.

Look, I,

I know dagger can be a bit much.

Think he's about

right for who he seems to be.

What do you mean?

Got a lot of respect for

the guy.

Has the conference

put himself out there.

You think he's a bozo.

You said it, not me.

He's not a bad guy.

Never said he was.

Dagger is a good person.

He doesn't have a cool bone

in his body.

Even if he did, he wouldn't

know what to do with it.

Because there's a lot of things

that Dagger just

doesn't know how to do.

Which is why he depends on me

for a lot, and I...

He's just using you

to prop himself up

and sell his books

when they're actually your books

that you're writing.

Does he even know how to write?

I have a lot of work to do.

I'm gonna

go write.

Look what just arrived!

Hot off the press.

Will you sign it for me?

First. What is

going on with all these boxes?

Oh, yeah, I got the letter

that I was hoping not to get.

I have to close before Christmas

unless some miracle happens.

Wait, like close, close?

Permanently?

Unfortunately. Yeah.

Not enough people in town.

But, good thing

I have this reading material

to get me through the winter.

[gasps]

Dagger Phillips is in my cafe.

It is an honour to meet you.

Hello, miss. I'll have a

wheat grass shot.

Dagger.

This is my friend Coco.

I am the owner and proprietor

of this establishment.

Unfortunately,

I don't have wheat grass,

but I would do anything for you.

I would get you anything else

that you want off the menu.

Girl boss.

I will take a

blue blast smoothie.

Great choice.

Yeah. That guy again.

Where's the letter?

You've met the one

and only Dagger Phillips?

Yes. I've had the

absolute pleasure.

- Coco, the letter.

- It's in the back.

You would not believe

the character study

I have been on

since I last saw you.

It would appear that

in a small rural town,

everyone walks everywhere

and not only wave to each other,

but interact in a way

that suggests a familiarity.

Almost like

they have a shared history.

Yeah.

Dagger that would be

fairly common in a small town.

Fascinating.

Ring, ring.

Oh. It's time. And it's for you.

- It's ticking.

- Look.

I'm trying.

I am. I just,

I'm trying to strike a work life

balance.

My work is my life.

Okay. This town

is not good for you.

Come back to Los Angeles

with me and do the book signing.

You're so good at the Q&A's.

Because I know the story

inside and out.

And you make me feel

good in my world of words.

Here you go.

Beautiful. Thank you.

Mmm.

I am your biggest fan.

Would you sign my book?

Of course. Of course.

To my biggest fan.

How do you spell that

name again?

C-O-C-O.

Like the beverage,

how befitting.

Can I ask you

a personal question?

Of course.

Consider this your

personal Q&A with moi.

Are you named after the knife?

Oh, oh, that's a new one.

You are a unique soul,

you know that?

No one's ever

asked me that question before.

Well, my father's name is Dirk,

which is a type of dagger,

and he wanted to name me

after himself.

So, my real name is Dirk Jr.

I'm sorry,

you go by a fake name?

It's not fake.

It's a stage name.

Because nobody would read a book

by someone named Dirk Jr.

And take it seriously.

Here you are. Coco-nut.

Isabell.

Am I going to have to take a hit

and go back to LA

all on my own?

Dagger...

Fine.

I do not understand

your process,

but I respect it.

Coco-nut.

Be well.

May I shake your hand?

[Dagger] Strong shake.

Isabell.

Yeah.

Well,

that was fascinating to observe.

I have five days

to finish this book.

Maybe that's not your story.

[soft music]

A blanket of white covers

and cozies the ground

[Grandpa Maury] h*, h*, h*!

Merry Christmas!

[various audible memories play]

[loud thud]

Hi.

I can go.

I found this old manual

in the engine room, but

it's so old

I can't really read it.

But if I can just find a way

to replace the blast pipe,

fix the brake shoe, get the

boiler to cooperate,

then I can fix the dang

train and revive the festival

and bring

people back to this town.

I mean, that sounds

totally doable.

This train is the only thing

that's feeling remotely

inspiring right now.

You know, my Grandpa Maury

used to be writing all the time.

He would write scripts and poems

and stories,

journals, everything.

He came from

a family of storytellers.

Maybe

we can revive the festival.

I can see it now.

The Spirit Conductor is back.

Okay. This is the most excited

I've seen you all week.

All right.

Let's finish up. Okay?

Okay.

That should break up the rust.

Okay. What's next?

Don't you have a book to finish?

Yes.

I don't know why this one

has been so difficult to finish.

Okay, well,

what's different about this one?

I don't know.

It just doesn't feel like me.

Maybe you've changed.

It just seems like you carry a

lot of weight on your shoulders.

And I don't think you should.

You are always doing things

for other people.

That's why

I know what I'm talking about.

What do you do for you?

It's your time.

Choose how to spend it.

- [cheerful music]

- [keyboard clacking]

You remember the Spirit

Conductor.

Hello.

[Coco] Hey, Isabell.

Would you like to join Dane

and me for dinner

at Frank's restaurant tonight?

- We're about to leave.

- Yes.

That sounds great.

I'll be right there.

[Coco] Great.

See you soon. Bye.

So I was looking through

Uncle Sterling's

bookshelf, and I found this

old photo album.

It has all these pictures from

the festival when I was a kid.

That is so special.

And I was trying to remember

how that poem went.

Yeah, I remember how it started.

"'Twas the trip

before Christmas,

when all through the caboose,

not a creature was stirring,

not even a moose."

Oh, "And the stockings were all

hung by the furnace with care."

"All in hopes that the Spirit

Conductor would be there."

"And the children were settled,

all snug in their seats."

"As pieces of coal

rolled by their feet."

"And the coalman

with his kerchief, and I and

my hat were all settled in,

and we took off just like that."

And that was that was my cue

to get up with the bells.

Oh, I remember Bell.

Don't you dare.

- [glass shatters]

- That did not sound good.

Mr. Woods, how fortunate

to see you this evening.

- It's good to see you.

- Coco bean, how are you?

Have you met Isabell?

- Hello.

- Wait. Frank?

As in the Frank?

You may have heard a crash.

We definitely did.

The shelf that supports my

pots and pans went kablooey.

- Got a minute?

- I don't have my tools with me.

Well, I have the usual suspects.

Pliers, wrench, Phillips

head screwdriver.

What do you say?

You had me at wrench.

Excuse me, ladies.

Oh, my goodness, it was so

exciting having Dagger in town.

It's so sweet that he came

all the way out here to see you.

It was definitely a surprise.

Yeah, some men will do that.

Not my brother.

He's Mr. Predictable.

He's always been like that?

Yeah. Pretty much.

He never takes credit,

even when he deserves it.

Handy and humble.

Yeah.

I can always depend on him.

Bet the ladies in town

love that.

Ladies? What ladies?

Oh. Come on.

I'm sure there are plenty

of ladies in town who have

- leaky faucets.

- No.

Oh, come on, he's

never met anyone?

No. I wish he would, though.

He's a good guy.

So, how did you and Dagger meet?

Oh. I was at the bookstore, and

he was there, actually

doing some modelling.

He used to model

for the cover of other people's

romance novels.

Okay, why are you asking me

that question?

Oh, I love

how couples get together.

It's my favourite.

Sometimes the stories

are better than the book.

Yeah. No. We are

definitely not.

- Dagger is not my boyfriend.

- He's not?

Oh, I thought that...

That makes sense.

Because he's not...

No. Strictly professional.

So is there anybody you do like?

Yeah.

I like someone who's really,

sweet.

Something sweet.

Something

sweet would be really great.

We should probably get dessert.

- They don't have dessert here.

- Why?

I don't know, small business,

not enough space.

Or staff, I guess?

All good.

Actually,

I came out here tonight

because I wanted to talk to you

both about something.

Something you said the other day

really got me thinking.

What'd I say?

Maybe

I'm here to do something more

than just write the next Dagger

Phillips' bestseller.

Maybe I'm here to do something

bigger.

But I'm going to need your help.

Oh, I am in. Whatever it is

I am in, 100%.

I was thinking that if we got

the spirit of Christmas

train up and running again,

we could revive the festival.

Save your bakery.

Yeah.

The train will be hard.

But we can definitely get

the show back running.

We just need a script.

You could play the bell ringer

again.

Come on.

But we definitely would

need a new Spirit Conductor.

Yes. We would.

And, he'd need to be tall.

Yes. And good with his hands.

[Coco] To handle the props.

[Isabell] He would ideally

have seen the show before.

Oh no, no, no, no, no, no.

Absolutely not.

It's wild.

You guys.

If we could start

in the festival

right now,

we could really have a chance.

Do you want to maybe brainstorm

props?

Like, right now?

Sure.

I'm game if you're down.

- Yeah. Let's do it.

- Yes!

Oh, I forgot I have to go bake

those pinwheels with the

yum peppermint bark on them

because I forgot to leave...

Did I leave the oven on? Bye!

- The bakery, yeah.

- The bakery's that way.

- I almost forgot.

- Oh. Thank you.

Aw. "I love you, Dad."

Signed, Carol.

My mom drew this.

That's adorable.

- No.

- Grandpa's Spirit Conductor hat.

Okay. This brings back memories.

You've got to put it on.

- Looks better on you.

- Aw.

Gosh.

We

Have to use this for the show.

Yeah.

You need a Christmas tree.

Oh, well, I was

planning to go back to L.A.

You know, spend Christmas

with my mom.

Of course.

[soft music]

[keyboard clacking]

I'm just stumped

after this line.

Yeah.

I don't really remember

what comes after that.

You know what?

There might be a copy

of the script up at the train

station.

[yawns] Yeah. Probably.

Oh, you're so tired.

We can do this tomorrow.

No, no, no, I can rally.

You don't have to.

Honestly,

I have so much writing to do.

- Are you sure?

- Yeah.

- You promise?

- Yeah.

Good night.

Night.

I'm leaving now.

[bright music]

[dramatic holiday music]

[phone dialling]

Dane? Hi.

I'm sorry if I woke you, I just,

can you meet me

at the train station?

I found something.

Hi.

I found this key.

[lock clunks]

- My bell!

- [bell chimes]

Wait. Do you think that's

a recording of the show?

Okay. This station

has a sound system.

- Okay.

- Wait here.

[Grandpa Maury] When out

on the platform,

there arose such a clatter,

- I sprang from my state room...

- [both] It works!

[Grandpa Maury] Away

to the boxcar

I flew like a flash.

Opened the window

and climbed up the hatch.

The track was all covered with...

- [tape distorts]

- Oh, no, no, no.

Oh, this is our one chance

at reviving the festival.

Without the right words,

we have nothing.

No, we still have you.

This is a piece of my family

history, and I, I broke it.

Okay, well. We'll

rewrite it again.

We can't just keep writing

everything for everyone.

I'm not even writing what

I'm supposed to be writing here.

Wait,

what are you talking about?

This was just a big distraction.

I thought coming to Spirit

Station would be inspiring, but

it's just a huge waste of time.

But it's not, though.

- We are so close.

- We are not close.

You can't even fix the train.

- I should, I should go.

- No.

You stay here.

I'll go.

I don't belong here anymore.

I'd turn my back on me, too.

[Grandpa Maury] My time as the

Spirit Conductor was special.

And it all started with people

coming together

and telling their stories.

Seeing all the smiling faces,

all the joy.

It's not just about Christmas.

Though,

I do love this time of year.

It's about knowing who you are

and doing

what you need to do

to fulfill your destiny.

Following your heart's true

desire to create your own story.

My own story.

[gentle music]

- Gloria. Hey.

- Isabell.

How's the writing going?

Well, it's going, I'm

actually not here about that.

I just got off the phone

with Mom,

and I was wondering

if you might be able

to help me with something.

Hmm.

Hey, Coco.

Morning.

How did it go with Dane

last night?

I didn't get to ask him.

He didn't come in

for his usual cup of coffee, so.

Well.

Actually, we...

Oh, your book.

I'm two chapters

in, and I am loving it.

I can't wait to find out

who the handsome

wildlife

photographer's secret is.

It is a good one.

You might not need to close up

shop after all.

- I have a favour to ask.

- What? Okay.

We can still get this festival

up and running. And when we do,

maybe you could do a bake sale?

You can make anything you want.

Are you kidding? Of course.

Oh, I can make

those little trains

with chocolate buttons on them.

And I can even put up fliers

in the window

to spread the word.

I trust you.

I'm going to go find Dane.

Actually, can I get that coffee?

And, maybe a cinnamon muffin?

[gentle music]

Oh, I, promise

that I did not break this one.

Some sustenance?

It's your favourite, cinnamon.

Look, I'm,

I'm really sorry

about what I said yesterday.

It wasn't you or even the tape

getting destroyed.

I know that you've been working

so hard

on getting that train fixed.

I'm so sorry.

It's okay.

I know how much pressure

you've been under

since you've been here.

And you have every

right to be upset.

No, you've been nothing but kind

and supportive of me

at every turn.

And you've inspired me

to do more writing than I

even came here to do.

I'm going to finish the script,

just like you said.

If anyone can do it, it's you.

Well,

I'm going to need some help.

And I really want you to play

the lead.

There's no one else for the job.

These are some

big boots to fill.

Although reviving the festival,

that would do,

that would do a lot for the town

and for my sister.

And then the tape

just gave out

right at the crescendo.

But with a look,

I spotted him

dancing on the shingles.

In a moment, I knew that

that must be Conductor Kringle.

Yes. Perfect.

More rapid than sleigh bells,

with ringing they came.

He whistled and shouted

and called them by name.

Oh, I got it.

And then in a twinkling,

the air crisp and cool.

The prancing and dancing

of a man with his tools.

[Isabell indistinctly]

Hey! What's wrong?

I just don't know

if the script alone

is enough to bring people

back to the town.

If I can't fix the train...

I didn't want to say anything

because I didn't

want to get your hopes up.

But I called my mom,

and she is working on getting us

the parts we need for the train.

What?

Yeah.

That's amazing, Bell.

I need to fix the train.

I'll come with you.

Okay.

Got the rust off.

So now I can finally

fix the brake shoe.

That's great.

Okay, listen to this.

Okay.

"He was dressed in fur,

from his hat to his boots,

and his clothes were all

tarnished with ashes and soot.

The stump of a pipe was held

tight in his teeth,

"and the smoke encircled his head

like a wreath."

I love it.

You're on a roll.

Hey, guys.

I need you to be my taste

testers.

Oh, Coco, that is so good.

- Okay, that's your best yet.

- Yes.

I come bearing gifts of decor.

This is everything I had left

at the shop.

Thank you.

I've been telling everyone

around town about the festival.

- Thank you for doing all this.

- Oh, it's not just me.

Maury would be so proud.

[bright music]

Thank you.

Decorate the

walls and shelves

Spread the lawn

with Santa's elves

Come on, come on,

Christmas

Put a jingle in a bell

Bubble all the

fun c*ck

Come on, come on,

Christmas

Okay,

so I finally fixed the gauge.

But we still have so many

other parts that are broken.

Well, maybe the stuff

my mom's bringing will help.

You guys, this place

is starting to look amazing.

Yeah, Bell's really

pulled it together last minute.

We all did.

Look where they're standing.

- What?

- The mistletoe.

You guys!

- [Isabell] What?

- [Dane] What?

Oh.

Yeah.

[gasps] I know

what I have to do.

Can you guys stay here

and continue?

I need to get back to the cabin.

Sure thing.

This is a story.

I don't think she's coming back.

That woman's on a mission.

It's game time.

I'm so glad you're here with me.

- [upbeat music]

- [keyboard clacking]

I hear those

bells are ringing

And my smile

comes out

Cause it lets

me know

Sleigh is

coming back to town

Anticipation has me

feeling like a kid

December's got my

number once again

I feel like I've been counting

down for oh so long

- [fire crackling]

- [gentle music]

[car horn honking]

So. Do you always make this much

noise when you visit people?

Only when I'm trying

to get their attention.

I figured since

you're staying for Christmas Eve

now that you need a real treat.

Yes, Mom!

- Mom!

- Hey!

Hi. Dane, this is my mom, Carol.

Pleasure to meet you, ma'am.

Hello.

Dane is trying to fix the train.

What a noble pursuit.

Trying to fix it.

I'm actually at the ranch

next door.

- You're Jim and Nancy's boy.

- Yes, ma'am.

Wow. You really grew up.

Let's go in and get you

settled, Mom.

I'll get the tree.

Just right there

is perfect, thanks.

December 23rd.

Thank you.

I'll leave you ladies to it.

- You have been busy.

- Mom!

Here's the train parts

you needed.

Dane probably should have taken

those with him when he left.

I really need to get this

manuscript polished and sent in.

Don't worry, dear,

I can take it home while you

focus. I am so proud of you.

What if they don't like it?

They will.

So you did find some inspiration

then?

Yeah. I mean,

this place has been pretty

magical.

Oh, and I found some of Grandpa

Maury's

old keepsakes.

I also found a recording

a recording of the entire show,

and it worked for a bit.

And then it fried.

I guess I kind of broke it.

So then I, well,

Dane and I decided

to rewrite the ending together.

So now if we can just get

the train up and running.

Even if the train doesn't run.

You should be proud

of what you've created.

That Dane fella seems to care.

Yeah.

He really loves Spirit Station.

I meant, care about you.

[Carol] I have

something you may need.

- Oh. Hey, Carol.

- Hey.

Is this a boiler valve?

I did a little Christmas

shopping.

Thank you.

I am so thrilled

that you and Isabell

have put all this together.

Oh, yeah.

I've been working on this thing

for years to get it running.

No, luck. And then she

shows up and just,

everything starts happening.

Since she's been here,

her spirit

has really brightened.

Yeah, she's pretty special.

I think she likes you.

Dagger's a lucky guy.

Oh, no.

They're just writing partners.

They're not... Bells

would never hitch her sleigh

to such a chaotic reindeer.

I'm gonna get back to work.

[cheerful music]

Written by Isabell Wattson.

We did it!

Now we just need to send it

to the publisher.

Wish me luck.

I really need

to stop talking to the bear.

Oh! Yes.

- [phone chimes]

- Okay.

Yes!

- [train whistles]

- Ugh. The alarm already?

[train whistles]

Hey, Mom,

did you hear that? Mom?

[upbeat cheerful music]

- It works!

- It works.

It should be leaving any second

to pick everyone up.

Oh. Mom, if you

hadn't brought those parts.

You know you're not dressed,

right?

Oh! Yes.

I knew that.

We're almost finished.

Carol, thank you so much.

It was my pleasure.

Let's go.

Christmastime is here

All the joy

that it brings me

No one can deny

h*, h*, h*! Merry Christmas.

One train, one station

Dreams come true

Christmastime is here

All the love that fills me

No need to hide

The Christmas spirit

in your heart

Look at all of this.

- It is amazing.

- It has been so fun.

Thank you for including me.

People are flooding into town.

You certainly have been busy,

little Miss,

"I'm going to hibernate

in the cabin."

You're back!

Carol told me

you had the festival going

on, and I had to be here.

And I got the best gift that

I've ever gotten at Christmas.

I won a trip on a world

wide cruise for a whole year.

- What? That is amazing.

- Yeah.

And that leads me to think,

you know, I'm

going to need a new caretaker

for the cabin.

So if you know of anybody

who might be, interested

- in sticking around.

- [phone ringing]

- Hold that thought.

- [phone ringing]

- [phone ringing]

- [phone vibrating]

Dagger Phillips.

[Dagger] What did you send to

the publisher?

A manuscript.

[Dagger] I got an

email stating...

- Written by Isabell Wattson.

- [Dagger] What?

Who do you think you are?

It's really good.

You should read it

when it comes out.

[Dagger] Well, how am

I supposed to...

Read? I think you'll

be able to figure it out.

[uplifting music]

He wasn't good with

words, but showed

love through his work.

He was full from Coco's pastries

and he turned with a smirk.

Laying his finger

on the side of his nose,

giving a nod, up the smoke

chute he rose.

He sprang to the caboose

- as the train let out a whistle.

- [whistles]

Moving along the tracks

at the speed of a m*ssile,

the Spirit Conductor exclaimed

as he drove out of sight,

"May the Spirit Christmas train

be back tonight!"

[bell jingles]

[crowd applauding]

This is outstanding.

Thanks, Frank.

You know, I was thinking.

I don't have a dessert menu

for my restaurant.

Are you willing to help me out

with this?

I don't have a lot of space, but

you got to keep a bakery open.

I can come every day

before you close.

And we could serve

them. What do you think?

Yeah. Deal.

Oh, good. Thank you.

- It's so great.

- Thanks.

Hi.

- [phone rings]

- [phone vibrates]

Hello?

I'm sorry, I can't,

I can't hear you.

Sorry. Hello?

Can you hear me?

[woman] Hi. Yes, I can hear you.

I received a manuscript titled,

"The Spirit of

Christmas Station".

It says here, written by

Isabell Wattson.

Yes, that is correct.

[woman] Well, we don't usually

call, but the three of us

here are halfway through it,

and we're loving it so far.

It's one of the best we've ever

read.

We're interested.

We will send you an offer

right after Christmas.

That is incredible.

Thank you so much.

[woman] Merry

Christmas, Isabell.

- Merry Christmas.

- Hey.

Been looking for you.

Everything okay?

That was the publisher.

They loved my book.

Wait a second. Your book?

Yes. I want to thank you.

I finally wrote my own story.

Can't wait to read it one day.

I'll have to print you

a special copy.

Oh, it's snowing.

Uncle Sterling is,

off on another cruise.

A whole year this time.

And he gave me the keys, so.

Does that mean you're staying?

You know, that cabin requires

a lot of upkeep.

There's

a lot of little things

that need fixing.

Do you happen to know a handyman

who might be interested

in the job?

And in you.

Yeah. I know a guy.

[bright cheerful music]

These sweet

December moments

The yuletide

love is flowing

Smiles on

everybody's face

The endless love

and laughter

That's what my

heart was after

Can't help

but jingle all the way

Together for Christmas

It feels so right

Every morning our love

is by my side

Together for Christmas

Let the carols play

Here's to being home

for the holidays

The whole house is

decorated

Got ginger cookies baking

Lights are

blinking on the tree

We're tangled in traditions

Cinnamon cocoa sipping

It's so good to be

Together for Christmas

It feels so right

Everyone I love

is by my side