Every Time a Bell Rings (2021)

[bunniefuu]

"You've come to the end
of the scavenger hunt."

"The wishing bell is close."

"You may need a boost,
which you've probably deduced."

"It is found in
the park's biggest oak!"

Last one there's a rotten egg!

That's impossible.

Y'all better wait for me!

We got this.

I know what that means.

Nora, can you hurry it up?

Emily, can you be less wobbly?

It's Christmas Eve, you two,

let's try to get along here.

Y'all need some help?

No, thanks, Liam, we're good.

See you at the bluff tomorrow.

Good luck.

I got it!

Left this morning...

- We're done!
- Found the bell!

Time to make our wishes, people.

Wow, you girls finished
so quickly.

Maybe I should make
those clues a little harder.

- No, Daddy.
- They were hard enough.

It was a perfect scavenger hunt,
like always.

So, are you ready
to make your wishes then?

Story first, Mom!

You don't wanna hear
that old story again.

Yeah, we do!

- Okay, if you insist.
- Yay!

It's story time!

All right.

When I was a young boy,

not much bigger than Nora here,

my grandpa gave me a bell
for Christmas Eve,

and he carved it out of the wood
of a magnolia tree,

and I still remember
that it smelled like blossoms

when I opened the box.

He said to me, "Robert,
when you want something"

really special for Christmas,

and you've got a desire
in your heart,

make a wish, ring that bell,

"and the gift will find
its way to you."

So I wished that day
for something I really wanted.

A tool set.

One I still use today.

And every Christmas Eve
I make a wish,

and as I get bigger,
the wishes get bigger,

and pretty soon
I started wishing for...

- A car?
- A house?

For Mom to marry you?

And a family.

This bell has given me so much,

and it's become
such a gift for our family.

And now we can make our wish,

but only if you girls know
exactly what you want.

I'm ready.

What about you, Em?

I'm ready too.

Charlotte, honey.

Yes, I know what I want.

Okay.

Whew!

Hey, did you remember to invoice the
Stone family for those end tables?

A lot of it happens automatically
now with that software I installed.

My smart girl.

Oh! I'm so happy.

I can't believe I'm going to have
all three of my girls home this year.

- Sure it won't be weird?
- Not if you get along.

I meant, because it will be the first
Christmas with all of us in the house

without Dad.

Oh, Nora, you know how
your dad would love knowing

all his girls are together
for Christmas.

Yeah.

We are gonna have
a great time together.

Are you sure I can't get a sneak peek
of your top-secret Christmas display?

You have to wait
for Christmas day,

just like everyone else.

Well, it was worth a shot.

Yeah.

I packed the prenatal vitamins
just in case.

Got the backup phone
chargers too.

Oh, thank you.

- Sourdough starter.
- Is that really necessary?

Absolutely. I am so teaching
your mom my recipe.

As if I couldn't
love you any more.

Crazy last day before the break?

Every day is a crazy day
at a startup.

- Y'all covered at the bakery?
- Oh, yeah. I think so.

So, when's the last time
you talked to Charlotte?

She was on a build
in Peru, Brazil...

near Patagonia.

Hmm.

- Look, Em?
- Hmm.

If we're going
to start a family...

I think you should turn over
a new leaf with those guys.

I'd love for our kids
to have aunts they can call,

when they're annoyed with us.

Don't you?

Hey, I want things to be better
between all of us.

Just don't know if either of
them care to make that happen.

I promise I will try.

That's all I ask.

And you actually take
your vacation days.

What was that?

Oh, nothing.

All right, team,
that's a -minute break.

Get a drink,
get a holiday snack.

Everyone's doing
such a fantastic job.

Hello, this is Charlotte.

Hi, this is Cathy Brendel from
the Mississippi Children's Bureau.

Look, I am so sorry
for calling so late.

I'm just trying to finish things
up before the holidays.

Actually, it's morning where I
am so it's no problem at all.

Well, I see that
you have requested a copy

of your preadoption records
from the state.

Yes. And that will have
my birth mother's information?

Well, name, address,

and phone number
at your date of birth,

but now I can't promise

that information is current.

Of course, thank you.

Well, I just wanted
to let you know that

you should receive those
documents in the next few days.

Ms. Daniels,
are you still there?

Yes, sorry. Thank you so much.

Would it be possible to mail
them to a different address?

I'm actually headed back
to Mississippi this Christmas.

Could I send them
care of a friend?

S-Sure. To what address?

Wow! Liam.

I get a sign and everything?

Well, it's not every day
the famous Charlotte Daniels

comes into little old
Mississippi from a town...

that I probably can't pronounce.

Oh, you look great, Char.

Oh!

- Thank you for picking me up.
- You're welcome.

I was surprised you had the time,
now that you're a bigtime contractor.

Oh, I'm also the bigtime lead guitar
player for the most popular local band

amongst the -and-older
demographic.

Oh, sounds like the Nachos are
making a name for themselves.

Well, they are.

Might be why this year
the mayor appointed me

in charge of all the Christmas
displays on the bluff.

That's awesome!

Hey, I heard my mom is making
a secret display this year.

Tell me, what is it?

Apparently Mom's cooking up
quite the storm.

- Hmm.
- You're invited to stay, of course.

Am I sensing you need a buffer?

Why would you say that?

It's not like my sisters resent me
for living a million miles away.

Hmm. And it's not
the least bit awkward

that Emily just eloped with Paul

without inviting any of us.

Isn't that the point of eloping?

Yeah, but still...

I...

What about the fact
that Nora's board game cafe

closed down before
you even set foot in it?

That's probably not
sensitive at all, is it?

- Oh, no, not at all.
- Not at all.

Totally comfortable.

Listen, as much as I love
your sisters,

and your mom's cooking,
I'm gonna let you...

spend your first night
reunited without me.

A true southern gentleman.

- Thank you.
- Hmm.

Bye.

Oh, I thought
I heard Liam's truck.

- Ooooh!
- Oh, Mama!

- Oh-h*-h*!
- Ohh!

Oh!

Three flights
and a bus transfer to get here

and you still look
fresh as a daisy.

We missed you.

Oh! Come on in.

I've got jambalaya on the stove,
cornbread in the oven.

You're k*lling me
already, Mrs. Daniels.

Oh, you know there's
plenty for you too.

Oh, sorry, Mom, but Liam's
too busy for us tonight.

Oh, is that so?

I can do a taste.

Turns out, Paul made
their wedding cake last spring.

Oh, you made it!

All right!

Oh! All my girls made it.

We sure did.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

Oh! That's the cornbread.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

Merry Christmas!

Paul. Nice to see you.
Nice to see you.

- Hi, you.
- How are you?

I hope everybody's hungry.

I really wish I could stay,

but after a very long
and painful internal debate,

I have to go, but you guys
have your family time.

- What?
- Come on, you are family.

No, I know, but I
really must be going,

so, um, I'll see plenty
of you guys before Christmas.

Nora, help your sisters
take their things upstairs

and then we'll eat.

I'd love to!

Beep-beep!

I should have known you'd be bringing
all of your earthly possessions.

It's hard to keep up
with Ms. World Traveler here,

who probably packed
a T-shirt and... toothbrush?

Hey, my elite packing skills
took years to perfect.

- Is that my bracelet?
- -No, I got this at a flea market in Nepal.

You did not. You stole it out
of my suitcase at Mardi Gras.

That was five years ago...

Listen, if anything gets
heated with these girls

and you need to get away, you
call me, I'm five minutes away.

I'm sure we'll be okay.

Paul. Five minutes away.

Okay.

So, Emily, what's
going on with the tech firm?

We got acquired, so now
I'm running their division

focused on small molecule
therapeutics.

Hoping to go public next year.

That's huge. Congratulations.

And, Nora, how's it going...

Since my business flopped
and I moved back home?

Fine.

Not doing much except attempting

to bring the wood shop
into the current century,

so... there's that.

And she's been a huge help.

Hmm. And how's it going
with Vanessa?

Not great, considering
we broke up six months ago.

How did I not know that?

Honestly, I'm impressed that you remembered
that we dated in the first place.

I'm so sorry.

Don't be, she was way too needy.

- Mom!
- But she's right.

I mean, Vanessa was just
like... a lot, you know?

Okay, so what's
your next career move?

Just trying to focus more
on life than career.

Not sure I feel like burning out
by my mid-thirties.

You know, I would love
to hear more about

your family's
Christmas traditions.

There's a magical
wishing bell, right,

and a scavenger hunt to find it?

Which the girls retired from
after high school.

Sure, but does the bell still
come out around the holidays?

Um...

Um... not so much anymore.

And especially not
since Dad got sick.

Hmm. I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have brought it up.

No need to apologize, Paul.

Those are great memories.

And we have plenty of tradition to
share with you while you're here.

Okay.

First up is Christmas-issippi
Mud Pie at Smoot's.

- Who's in?
- Yes.

No idea what that is,
but, uh, sure.

You know I'm down.

- I think I'm going to pass.
- Of course you are.

I'm sorry,
I'm just so jet-lagged.

And plus, I had twice as much
jambalaya as either one of you.

- True.
- But it's tradition.

Well, let's go another day.
I'm just so tired.

She's right,
let's not be selfish.

Let's just do whatever it is
Charlotte wants to do.

All right, you guys.

Leave your sister alone.
She's exhausted.

Y'all go on now.
I'll stay with you.

And we'll catch up
while you get ready for bed.

Okay, well, we've gotta hurry
before it gets crowded.

Shotgun!

Hup, she called it.

Okay, well,
bring us back the usual.

But hold the ice cream.

You betcha,
but don't be surprised

if a few bites are missing.

So...

What's up with my baby girl?

Oh, close.

- Ah!
- Okay, all right.

- All right.
- Here we go.

- I'll show you how it's done.
- I'll show you how it's done.

Aww!

Hey, I hope I didn't
upset anyone earlier

bringing up your dad
and his bell.

No, no, it's fine.

Really, those memories just seem
like a really long time ago.

And you should never feel bad
about bringing up Dad.

- Yes!
- I know you just met him that one time,

but he was crazy about you.

And if he were here tonight,

he would tell you
to order the Rob special,

not the fudge blondie.

What's the Rob special?

Just trust me on this, okay?

Done.

Hey, Nora, I'll take
the Rob special, actually.

I knew you'd come around.

Excuse me, I don't see
the Rob special up there.

Oh, that's because
it's not on the menu.

It's something
my dad came up with.

Oh? What is it?

Well, it's basically
the Christmas-issippi Mud Pie

with extra ice cream.

You can't go wrong.

I don't know,
that's a lot of pressure.

I'm here with my mom,
she's a very serious foodie.

Why don't I just let
the local order for me?

You sure about that?

Yeah, go nuts.

Except actually I'm allergic to nuts,
so, seriously, don't order nuts.

Hey, Charmagne,

uh, let's make it
two Rob specials

for the charming visitor
and her mom.

I'm Maizy, by the way.

I'm Nora. It's nice to meet you.

Oh.

Thank you.

So make sure you ration
the ice-cream appropriately

with the chocolate
for maximum enjoyment.

I will try my best.

That was the best dessert
I've ever had.

- All right.
- And that's saying a lot coming from a pastry chef.

Let's get you to bed.

Have to get the recipe.

- Did you guys go out for a nightcap?
- That's just the sugar talking.

Absolute confectionary
perfection!

What are you still doing up?

Yeah, I thought you were
exhausted.

I was, but then I started talking
to Mom and I got a second wind.

She still awake?
I've got the goods.

Oh, no, you can put it in the fridge.
She went to bed a while ago.

Okay.

It's been great
getting to know Paul.

I mean, he's wonderful.

I mean, I could tell
he was at the funeral.

Yeah, he is.

Just wish he could have
known Dad, you know?

The two of them would have been
hanging out, eating pralines.

Trading corny jokes.

Any idea where that nativity set
that Mom made is?

No, I haven't seen it yet.

Maybe it's over here.

Em.

It's the bell.

Wow. It is.

We have to put it out.

For Dad.

Nora?

"I sure hope this Christmas
is merry and bright

as my three girls come home
and at last reunite."

"I don't have much time
so I think I'll be blunt,

I've made one more
holiday scavenger hunt."

"I assure you it's real
and not just a dream,

I wish for my girls
to go out as a team."

"If you choose to proceed,
and I hope that you do,

look down below
for your first Christmas clue."

Wha... How long do you think
that's been in the box?

Uh, Mom and I went
to Aunt Joyce's last Christmas,

so I'm thinking at least
almost two years.

Do you think Mom
knows about this?

I mean, maybe, but Dad always liked
to put the clues together himself.

I mean, we're doing this,
right, no question?

We have to.
I mean, it's what he wished for.

I'm in.

Under one condition.

Don't be surprised when I'm
faster than both of you.

For Dad?

Yeah, for Dad.

- Whoo!
- Who's the slow poke now?

Well, I am right on your tail.

You guys, it's been so long
since I rode one of these.

"Here you go
with your very first clue."

"Work all together
to be a good crew."

"Head to a spot
that never failed to delight,

our prized Christmas view
with holly in sight."

It's the patio
of the Grand Hotel.

They always have that beautiful view
of the river and the holly wreaths.

I say it's the Magnolia Grill.
They have the better view,

and they always have holly on
the table for Christmas brunch.

The best view is from the bridge.
We just need to look for holly.

We need a plan.

Okay, I say we go to all three.

All right, I'll map out
the most efficient route for us.

Is that really necessary?
We know our way around.

Well, talk about
a blast from the past.

Well, you three are out
awfully early, and...

together.

If I didn't know any better, I'd think
you guys were on a scavenger hunt.

You serious?
You're on a scavenger hunt?

- Dad set it up for us to find.
- We got the first clue last night.

Actually, maybe you can help us.
The first clue, it said...

Whoa!

Have you forgotten the number of years I've
offered my help, and you've turned me down?

"No, you cannot see the hidden
treasure attic with us, Liam,"

or, "No, sorry, Liam,
you cannot help us finish"

this delicious tub
of marshmallow fudge,"

so I'm sorry that I will not be
able to help you right now.

- Excuse me?
- I've just always been told you three are very capable

and independent women, so, uh...

might have to find
those clues on your own.

But good luck!

Did Liam just shut us down?

Yeah, and I think he enjoyed it.

We don't need help, ladies.
We totally got this.'

Follow me.

Now, some bakers say that you
have to be really aggressive

with the dough,
but that's not true.

Now, I like to be firm,
but I'm firm with love.

You are
the perfect teacher, Paul,

patient and encouraging.

Bread is my love language.

I'm sorry if this scavenger hunt stole
some of your alone time with Emily.

I... I know how rare it is
she takes off from work.

Are you kidding?

I am thrilled for her to be
running around with her sisters.

We always hoped
they'd stay close,

but they're just all...
so different.

Maybe it's like this dough.

You can follow
all the right steps

and give it all your love
and attention,

but sometimes the bread still
just does what it wants.

Hmm.

Either way, I'm sure
all of your loaves

are gonna turn out fantastic.

Oh.

Now, let's get back to work.

Yes, sir.

So that makes us
for in our guesses.

The clue said,
"with holly in sight."

That has to be
what we're missing.

I can't believe we rode all the
way down to the bridge for nothing.

Well, we rode all the way
to the Grand Hotel for nothing,

unless you count being yelled at by
some Scroogey tourists something.

Maybe the clue's missing. Dad must
have hid it almost two years ago,

unless someone knew
to hide it now.

Dad was a planner. He would have laid
everything out so we can find it.

We just need to refocus.

Hey, maybe we should go back
inside, get some shrimp and grits,

that way we don't lose
too much steam?

Steam?!

Oh, no, we just missed
the last ride.

- And we have to find
this clue today.

What are we gonna do?

Wait, what are you doing?

We've been searching
for this clue all day.

We're not leaving
this dock without it.

Um, is trespassing on your
new list of hobbies, Nora?

Come on, we'll be quick.
Emily, you're on the lookout.

- Let's go.
- Oh! What if someone comes? I am the worst liar ever.

Okay, fine, you two go, but hurry.
Get the clue, get in, get out.

- We'll be quick.
- Yeah. Not like it's a -story steamboat or anything.

Are you coming or not? Let's go.

- Go.
- Yes.

Okay, good luck. Go quick!

- Where do we look?
- Anywhere, everywhere.

Oh, wait.

You guys. You guys!

Come!

Okay.

Is that Charlotte Daniels?

Wha... Yeah, it is. It's me. Hi!

- Hey!
- I came down to take a ride

and realized you were closed.

Yeah? Well, you're more than
welcome to come back tomorrow.

Uh, I left a Christmas gift
on board.

Picked up a little something
in Memphis for the missus.

- So...
- You know, I realized

that I have been your passenger
all these years

and I never thought to ask you,

how did you become captain
of a boat like this?

To be honest with you, I've always
been a little bit of a boat nut.

- Yep. I had a...
- Really?

I don't get it.
This is the best view.

Remember when Captain Ron used
to let us drive the boat?

That was a pretty good view.

- Third deck.
- Mm-hmm. Come on!

Fish boat, ski boat,
pontoon boat,

tugboat...

and now I've got
the paddlewheel boat.

- Yeah.
- Ha ha ha!

Okay.

You know, I am kind of a
connoisseur of boats myself.

I have so many pictures on my
phone that I would love to show you

of all the boats I've been on.

Oh, you're gonna love it!

Look, I'm sorry, Charlotte,
I need to be getting on my way.

So maybe you'll come back tomorrow
and show me the pictures and all?

Oh, yeah, maybe.

Aw, thank you
for talking boats, Captain.

- Loved it.
- Loved it!

h* h* h*!

Come on, come on, come on!
- Wait for me!

Come on!

Come!

Go, go, go, go!

Well, I did not realize that
the builder of Santa's Village

also hung Christmas lights.

You caught me.

Well, Dad's knee's hurting him and
he's too stubborn to ask for any help,

so I figured I'd do it
while he's playing poker.

That's very thoughtful.

Although the way you're hanging
them is the tiniest bit off.

Really? So, were you wrangling
Christmas lights as a project manager?

I spent a few winters helping
Dad with our Christmas lights.

- Okay.
- So, I would move that second nail about five inches.

All right, you win.

Liam, can I ask you a question?

Of course. sh**t.

Come here, that's my dad!

- What?
- Go! Go, go, go!

I thought you said
he was at poker.

He was. What I didn't mention
was, he's a lousy gambler.

- Ouch!
- They don't call him "All-In Collin" for nothing.

- Oh!
- Shh!

- Are you trying
to get me busted?

That would be fun
to watch, actually.

All right, I need to figure out when
he's leaving now so I can finish.

Go, go, go!

Go, go, go!

- Cute.
- Absolutely adorable.

Oh!

Hey, you were right, by the way,

about the Rob special.

It was a big hit
with my mom here.

Maizy!

So, this is who I have to thank
for those amazing mud pies.

Hi, I'm Julie.
Pleased to meet you.

I'm Nora, hi.

Well, I'm gonna go and peruse.

Okay.

Sure.

- It's so good to see you.
- It's good to see you.

What are you y'all up to today?

We are continuing our tour
of the delicacies of Natchez.

I swear this town has
the best bakers in the world.

I might have to agree
with you there.

Oh, looks like you got
quite the project going.

Oh, it's just
a little silly side thing.

Oh, yeah?

Okay.

So, we've had this wood shop
in our family

for almost a hundred years,

but we still don't
have a website.

So, I have been teaching myself
Web design

so I can make us one.

Hmm. Well, this looks great.

You think so?

Oh, yeah, it modernizes
the business

without losing
any of the history.

Well, uh,
I'll let you get back to it.

- Maizy.
- Yeah.

Would you wanna
hang out sometime?

Yeah, I could hang out.

Um...

Um...

Call me.

Oh, and what's the best...

White chocolate raspberry,
no question.

Thanks.

Charlotte!
You scared me to death.

I thought you were Paul.

Are you working?

Checking my email calms me down.

So you're hiding in here.

What's happening?
What's going on?

I brought y'all some cupcakes.

You seem to be
in a particularly good mood.

A cute girl
just gave me her number.

And, let's be honest,
cupcakes make everything better.

That's the truth.

Em? Hon?

You guys up here?

- Oh!
- Shh!

Okay.

Wow.

All right, Nor,
where are we headed?

"Picturing y'all is
music to my ears,

spreading all kinds
of holiday cheer."

"You'll help out our town
near twinkle lights that dangle,

making the perfect
Christmas triangle."

So, we're volunteering
near Christmas lights.

Why volunteering?

Well, 'cause that's
helping our town.

Okay, but what does he mean
by triangle?

Of course.

Remember why Dad said
triangles were so special?

They have three sides,
just like the three of us,

and they come together
to make perfect pitch.

"Together,
y'all can do anything."

"Just have to
support each other."

"Especially singing."

It's caroling night.

Does that mean we have to sing?

Whatever it takes
to get the clue, Char.

Hi!

Oh!

Glad you could make it.

Thank you for the text. This doesn't
mean I'm helping with the scavenger hunt.

- This is just accompaniment.
- Understood.

- Okay.
- Although your guess is as good as ours

as to where this clue
is gonna surface.

We know it's gotta be here
somewhere.

We just don't know where.

Oh, uh...

Actually, we might need to
put you front and center then.

Ladies and gentlemen,
thank you so much for coming.

I want to let you know
that we're going

to start tonight's caroling off a
little bit differently this year.

We have the lovely Daniels
sisters with us tonight.

- Whoo!
- So we're going to start by playing

one of her father's
favorite Christmas songs.

This one's for you, Robert.

This is "Natchez Christmas Eve."

No, wait, wait.
We don't remember the words.

You're gonna be fine.

Uh...

♪ Leaves from the fall
have all but gone ♪

♪ Radio starts playin'
those old December songs ♪

♪ Tupelo to Jackson ♪

♪ Vicksburg to the sea ♪

♪ You know this is
the only place for me ♪

Okay.

♪ Christmas lights
shine on Main ♪

♪ Put your hand in mine ♪

♪ But mind the candy canes ♪

♪ You know there might be snow ♪

♪ Might be a sweet
southern rain ♪

♪ But I'm still gonna
kiss you just the same ♪

♪ 'Cause it's you and me
underneath magnolia trees ♪

♪ Might be ,
might be degrees ♪

♪ Don't matter the weather ♪

♪ It's you and me together ♪

♪ On a Natchez, Mississippi
Christmas Eve ♪

♪ On a Natchez,
Mississippi Christmas Eve ♪

- Nora! Look!
- What is it?

- Look.
- How did that get in there?

You were great... so good.

No.

"Find the spot we captured joy"

with every passing year,

then off it went
around the world

"to spread our Christmas cheer."

"Above the Big River
with a view,

posing is vital
to earn your next clue."

Oh, that sounds like
a rough one.

You sure you don't already know
what the answer is, Mom?

Well, if I did,
do you think I'd tell ya?

No.

Okay, so posing and capturing.

Like a photograph?

"Around the world."

Our Christmas card photo?

And now it is time for my famous
snowflake pancakes.

- The gazebo at the bluff.
- Oh!

- Ahh!
- Yes!

Whoo!

I love you, I love you,
I love you, I love you.

More for us.

- More for us. Come on.
- Yeah.

Oh, oh, oh, I'm sorry.

Santa just stepped away from the
North Pole for a few moments,

but he'll be back.

Okay, we need to just check out
the throne for a second.

It'll be my Christmas pleasure.
Go ahead.

- Okay.
- Aw, thank you.

You're welcome.

Okay, come on, buddy.

- Underneath?
- Yeah, yeah.

You guys got the back?

We've checked
every inch of this throne.

Nothing!

I'm sorry, ladies.

I can help you recreate that
photo if that would cheer you up.

Wait, what photo?

The one on the tree!

Come on!

Oh!

You two have always had
a thing for each other.

Oh, thanks for letting me know.

- It's pretty obvious.
- Hmm-mm, it is not like that. -Yeah.

Paul picked up on it
like right away.

He sees the way Liam
looks at you.

In fact, he thinks that he's the one
behind the entire scavenger hunt.

- Seriously?
- Well, it can't be Mom.

She's way too wrapped up
in the shop.

Mm-hmm. Well, it's totally
Liam, you guys.

No, he seemed so surprised that we
were doing the scavenger hunt at all.

Um, that's exactly why
I suspect him.

What's it like to know
you're right all the time?

Oh... pretty great
when I'm with you two.

Hmm.

Four days till Christmas and you're
still working on those displays?

Hey!

Well, this one needed
a little TLC

and the mayor himself
asked me to fix this one.

Apparently, Dancing Banjo
is his favorite.

Well, it can't be easy.

These things are, what,
from the s?

If you'd like to stay here
and help me, I would love that.

- With this?
- Yeah.

I don't know, it's not exactly
cocoa on the bluff.

It's not, but we could
make that here,

put some carols on,
and, uh, it'll be fine.

So...

anything you're asking
the wishing bell for this year?

I mean, if you find it.

Um...

I don't think I'm
gonna make a wish.

Really? Not even for fun?

Honestly, I haven't made
a wish in a very long time.

What?

Well, every year, I used to wish
for the same thing.

To meet my biological mom.

It had nothing to do with
my parents not being enough.

I...

I just wanted a sense of her.

You know, who she was,
where she was from.

But it never happened.

So eventually I just
stopped wishing.

Well, I'm... really sorry.

I never told anyone.

I hope you find her,
if that's what you still want.

You know, I almost forgot, too.
Uh...

Something came for you.
It was, uh...

It was in my PO box
for some reason.

I'm not sure, but... Well...

- Yeah, there you go.
- Oh.

Yeah, I had it sent there
because I thought maybe it was...

- Yeah. -...safer for
the holidays and...

That's fine.

- You okay?
- Yeah.

I'll just, uh,
put this with my coat.

The organizers really stepped it
up this year with the desserts.

Right? And look at how cute
these teddy bears are.

I know!

They're all from
the Silver Street Gallery.

Gail donated all of them.

She's the best.

I could snag one
for you and Paul.

What's with the wink?

Well...

you and Paul are thinking about
starting a family, right?

Did he say that to you?

Well, we were bonding over bread

and it sort of just came up.

Well... he didn't make it sound
like a secret or anything.

No, it's not a secret.

I'm just surprised
he said something.

Oh, dear.

Hope I didn't get him
in trouble.

I'm dying to know if he's in
on the scavenger hunt.

- Oh!
- Are you kidding?

Well, he's been acting
awfully curious

about how everything happens
with the clues.

I assure you he is clueless.

Well, it's not a bad theory.

I mean, plus, y'all know
how much I love a good mystery.

Right, weren't you writing
a detective novel for a while?

Yep. After I took
a criminology class.

I didn't know that.

Well, maybe you would have
if you ever visited me at B.U.

That was when I was practically
living at the office.

Right, I forgot.
Work comes before everything.

Girls.

This is a charity event.

Maybe we could be a little more
charitable to each other.

Good.

Now, where is the cake pop?

- Ooh.
- Hello. Thank you.

- I mean, that face. Come on.
- Cootchie-cootchie...

Oh, our adoption days!

Look how cute we were!

- Aw.
- The little pigtails.

- Oh.
- Look at that smile.

Do either one of you still keep in
touch with your early foster families

or your biological parents?

No.

I actually reconnected with mine

for a second
while I was in college.

But I don't really

feel the need to stay in touch.

I have my family.

Oh, I feel the same.

- Yeah.
- Mom and Dad never let us want for anything.

We all got so lucky, didn't we?

- Is that who I think it is?
- Are you guys already texting?

Oh, great, here we go.

Did you ask her out?

Sort of, but it's more
of a hangout than a date.

Okay, when and where is this happening?
Because we need all the details.

Yeah, and if it's just a hangout,
we should probably be there.

- % - Absolutely not.

- Yes.
- No. -We'll wear disguises.

- We'll do accents.
- A mustache.

- She will never know.
- A monocle.

- Ahh!
- Absolutely not. -A top hat.

Guys!

Oh...

- Hi, honey.
- Good morning.

What are you doing here?

Couldn't sleep.

I was remembering how
sometimes when I was little,

Dad would have me come in with him some
mornings and carve with him in the back.

Mm. I'm guessing there's not
a lot of room for artistry

when you're working
with x s and cement.

Sadly, no.

How's the scavenger hunt going?

You know, it's actually going
pretty well.

Although we have had
a couple sister moments.

Well, I kind of had a feeling
that might happen.

I mean, you girls
have been apart

more years than you've been
together now.

You can't expect to be
the perfect teammates.

But the fact that
you're doing this for your dad,

I have faith
you'll find your way.

Thanks, Mom.

You really wanna help.

- I really do.
- Get in here.

You loved the sanding always.

"Every display
at the Christmas bluff"

has a special place in my heart,

but this might be
my favorite one,

"made with you girls
in mind from the start."

The three angels.

Come on, Dad,
getting soft on us.

It's way too easy.
It's probably still at the shop.

Not so fast... that piece was sold
at the auction a few years later.

We're gonna have to find out who bought
it and hope they still held on to it.

Prepare to go digging
in the file cabinets, ladies.

Lucky for you, someone started an online
database for the shop a few months ago.

Look at you, computer whiz.

And you're welcome.

Looks like it belonged
to Mr. Cain Weller.

He's probably at the church.

Yes! Let's go.

Of course it's the church.

Behold, Mr. Weller.

- We should sit.
- Okay. Go on.

Did you have to choose
Dad's pew?

Where else would we sit?

I can picture the exact shirt
he'd be wearing.

The smell of his cologne.

He had a beautiful service here,
didn't he?

Exactly what he wanted.

I'm sorry I left
after the funeral...

that I didn't say goodbye.

It was just, it was too hard.

It was like, if I stayed
too long, he was...

he was really gone,
so I did what I do best.

I kept moving.

That was hard.

It was hard.

It really was.

But we know that everyone
grieves differently.

People aren't always in synch
when they lose someone.

We should have been
together, though,

the three of us and Mom.

Missing Dad, loving Dad.

As a team.

I let you all down and I hope
that one day you can forgive me.

We still have a lot of life
ahead of us to be a team.

- Right?
- Yes.

Angels display.

I remember.

My late wife and I,
we bought that years back.

- So lovely.
- Yeah, we're fond of it too.

Our dad actually made them
with us in mind.

Your father
was quite the artist.

It was such a pleasure
to follow his career.

We were hoping that maybe there was a
chance that we could see the angels?

Well, you know I don't
have them anymore.

When my wife passed,
I donated them to a place

where they would always
honor her memory.

Can you tell us where that is?

I could, but that might
be considered cheating.

The word in town is that
y'all don't need any help.

- Liam.
- -Keep your heads up, girls.

I'm sure you'll find
what you're looking for.

What do we do?

Okay...

He's right.

We just need to keep
our heads up.

You know, if your startup doesn't pan
out, I could use you at the bakery.

I would eat
all of your inventory.

Like that one?

That one was broken.

You're a genius, by the way.
These are delicious.

It was your idea
to add the mocha flavor.

Hmm, mocha makes
everything better.

You know, I would have never
thought I could have my own bakery

if you hadn't told me I should.

Oh, yes, you would have.

No, it was you encouraging me.

Otherwise, I'd still be
the guy doing a -to- ,

miserable,

dreaming about all the recipes
I'd never get to try.

Well, I always want
to encourage you,

support you in your dreams.

Mm. Same here.

Hopefully it won't be
too much longer

before we're both supporting
a new set of dreams.

Right. Um...

- About that.
- Mm-hmm.

I've just been thinking
a lot about Dad

these past few days and...

Mom and Dad and...

just how much they had to work
and take care of us

and like the shop
and everything and...

You're worried,

about the schedule and how
it's all gonna work out?

I am too.

Your crazy hours at work
and my running the bakery.

It's not gonna be easy.

But we have nine months
to get ready.

Yeah.

Hello?

Hi. I was hoping
to reach Allison?

This is Allison. Who's calling?

I'm...

I'm your daughter.

I'm so glad you called.

So we get all the way
through this race, but we win.

And then we turn around
and our picture,

our picture was actually
just like right there.

- The spirit was strong.
- So there you are.

Can I fix you a plate before
you get on with the next clue?

Actually, I was wondering
if I could borrow your car.

I have to go to Jackson today.

It's for a last-minute meeting with
a potential donor for my nonprofit.

What about the scavenger hunt?

Maybe you two can take
this clue without me.

Keys are on the hook.

Drive safely.

We hope this donor
writes you a very nice check.

I hope so too.

Good luck.

Bye.

I...

Can I hug you?

Yes.

Come on in.

Oh, wow, your home is lovely.

Can't believe I'm sitting across
from you, that we're together.

Yeah, me too.

So tell me everything.

What do you do?
Where do you live?

Well, I build medical facilities
around the world.

So I haven't had
a permanent address in...

gosh, going on years.

Really? Well,
that's kind of like me.

I'm an antiques dealer.

So I've been all over the U.S.
and Mexico,

Italy, China.

I inherited this place
from your grandmother.

Otherwise, I'd still be
on the road.

That is so interesting,
that we have that in common.

To me, being on the move
is the best way to live.

What's your favorite place
you've ever been to?

Changes all the time.

Today I'm going to say
South Africa.

I spent a summer in Durban
right on the coast.

I love Durban.

If I was gonna live
anywhere permanently,

Durban's right
at the top of my list.

I always knew you were made
for more than Mississippi.

It does have its charms.

Natchez was a great place
to grow up.

Did you have
a happy childhood then?

Absolutely.

I couldn't have wished for more
loving and supportive parents.

And my mom and dad adopted
two more little girls after me,

so I grew up with sisters.

Are the three of you close?

Yes. Very.

We have our ups and downs,
sure, but...

when it matters,
they are my people.

I've thought of you often

over the years, Charlotte,

hoping you were safe
and loved and okay.

I was, very much so.

Although I always felt like...
like something was missing.

A big question mark
from my past.

Can I ask you the circumstances,

placing me for adoption?

Of course.

I was, uh... real young,
and terrified.

I didn't know what to do.

But what I did know is that
I was not fit to be a mother.

I wanted to keep you.

But I knew you deserved
a good life.

I'm sorry, I'm not sure this is
what you wanted to hear.

Actually, it's what
I've been searching for forever.

I was always worried
that if I ever met you...

that you'd be upset with me.

You'd resent me for...

for giving you up.

Not at all.

You gave me
the best life possible.

It took a lot of courage
to do what you did.

It must have been so hard.

Oh, it was the hardest thing
I ever did.

But I'm...

thrilled that you got everything
and more that I hoped for you.

I did.

Oh, look at us.
We even cry the same.

You know what?
I always hoped you'd reach out.

I have been looking forward
to this moment

as long as I can remember.

Yeah, I don't know how
it would work exactly,

but I'd really like
to be a part of your life,

even if it's just
in a small way.

I'd love that too.

What are your plans
for Christmas day?

I'm having some friends over
in the afternoon,

and it would be great
if you could stop by.

It'll be casual,
lots of good pastries.

Sure, I'd love to.

Good.

"A feast for your eyes,
and maybe even more,

every Christmas season
this meal was in store."

"Our table for five
will now work for three,

make sure you order
cherries jubilee."

Oh, we are so not telling Charlotte
we got an easy one without her.

Or that we get to eat
the best po'boys in Mississippi.

Paul has tried
making these before.

Never quite hit the mark.

I won't say anything.

I know we promised we would not
talk about work stuff,

but I just wanted
to say I'm sorry,

for not reaching out when things
didn't work out in Boston.

I'm sure it was really hard.

It's embarrassing.

You shouldn't feel embarrassed.

Businesses are risks.

You took a huge one.

I'm proud of you.

Means a lot for you to say that.

I'm sure you two must think
I am a lost cause.

Not at all. Take those words
out of your mouth.

I mean, honestly,
I've always been jealous

that you are so good

at like everything.

And just because people have
like their career figured out

does not mean everything else
is like perfect.

What's wrong?

Come on.

I mean, you might as well
tell me now.

We have cherries jubilee
on the way.

Paul really wants
to have a baby.

And we've been talking about this
since before we were even married.

I just don't know if I'm ready.

Okay.

My job, it's so demanding.

And then introducing
a new human into the mix,

I mean, that just seems like...

a lot.

Not everyone's meant
to be a parent, Em.

Not everyone can be a parent.

We both know that.

But for now you should
tell Paul how you feel.

I know, I know.

It's like Dad said.

"The truth is hard,

but it always feels
better after."

- Thank you.
- Thanks.

Nora, please let me get this.

Just because I'm unemployed
doesn't mean I'm broke.

Okay.

Okay.

Thank you
for inviting me tonight.

And for picking me up.

I figure this might be a little
cozier than your beach cruiser.

And I hope I'm not intruding
on your sister time.

I don't want you to miss
any of your daily clues.

Actually, they found it
while I was in Jackson.

- Oh.
- So my night freed up.

Lucky me.

When was the last time
you came to this?

Oh, probably...

Oh. It was the Christmas
before you left for school.

So, almost years.

Still feels like yesterday
to me, though.

You know, I knew you weren't gonna
stick around in this town for long

and wait for life to happen.

Although it's...

it is hard every time you leave.

You should come
on a build sometime.

And stay awhile.

Yeah, maybe I will.

The only problem is...

if you come and stay...

I might not want you to leave.

- We have questions.
- About what?

Em saw Liam
dropping you off last night,

and both of you seem
unusually smiley.

Now is the time to talk because I swear,
if we find out that this whole time...

Okay, everybody,
let's calm down, I will talk.

We kissed last night,
for the first time ever.

- Was it good?
- Was it awkward?

It was perfect.

I can't believe it!

♪ I knew it, I knew it ♪

I knew it!

You girls okay up there?

Everything's fine, Mom.

Yeah. Charlotte just told us
that she totally...

She totally what?

I... I totally made
my bed already.

Can you believe that?

Good to know.

Emily, will you come down
when you get a chance?

I have something
for you and Paul.

- Oh, I have something
for you too!

Hello.

What's this?

I have a little early Christmas
present I want to give you.

I know it's a bit soon,
but whenever the time comes,

this is yours.

Your daddy and I,
we made this together

the year we started
wishing for a family.

So when your wish comes true,

I will ship this
to San Francisco for you.

Until then, it's here for you.

It's... it's beautiful.

Donna, thank you.

Look at the...
look at the detail.

I'm... I'm speechless.

Thank you so much.

Very kind of you.

Wow.

This is so cute!

It's adorable.

I actually know the designer.

Is there anyone in this town
you don't know?

Not really.

You were the last one,

but I'm working
on fixing that now.

You're doing a really good job.

Yeah, this is my favorite spot
to get gifts,

because everything is made
in Mississippi.

Careful.

Your local pride is showing.

That's on you.

You have a way of...

bringing out what I love
about this place.

So... thank you.

Oh, well, thank you
for bringing me here.

You know, as an artist,
it's really inspiring

to be in a place
with so much creativity.

And what kind of art
is your specialty?

- I'm a painter.
- Oh.

Mostly acrylics.

I've been experimenting
with watercolor recently.

I've only ever experimented
with finger painting,

so this is very impressive.

- Is that so?
- Yes.

Uh, where could I see your art?

I have a website, but, uh...

it's terrible.

I can't let you see it.

- I mean, you design websites.
- Barely.

That's... not like what I do do.

Oh, so what do you do?

Uh... I'm still
figuring that out.

I so know that feeling.

- You do?
- Oh, yeah.

I'm an artist.

Reinvention is in my blood.

You know, if you're
not starting at the beginning

with every project,
then you're not doing it right.

What's your secret?

How do you keep going?

No matter what, just keep
getting up in the morning.

Yeah, sometimes
it's as simple as that.

You'll figure it out.

Oh.

I gotta go.

Time got away from me.

I'm supposed to meet my mom
for a carriage ride.

Then you better get out of here.

I'm so sorry.

Don't be. I... should get
back to my sisters.

And... this was fun.

Yeah, it was, it was fun.

Well, you better go.
The carriage waits for no woman.

I know, thank you. Bye.

"The place where
your births were recorded"

on Christmas not far apart,

thanks to our prayers,
hopes and wishes,

"we became a family
under this chart."

Hey, team, how we doin'?

It's been kind
of a weird morning.

I'm sorry, Em.

Yeah. Maybe seeing
Miss Gloria will help.

- Come on.
- Yeah.

Well, thank you.

You know,
I let your dad in myself

so he could write
your names in the book.

He was eager to write them.

Robert and Donna Daniels.

That's them.

Or should I say
that's all of you?

Oh, we've never
seen this before.

I'd be happy to make you a copy,
give you a few to take home.

There isn't a clue in here.

You sure you don't
have something for us?

Am I supposed to?

Guess not.

It could be with the clerk
who was off today.

Or they could have fallen out
of the ledger and been lost.

Miss Gloria did say she would
call if she found anything.

And we left a message
with the front desk.

I say we take a break.

So, you're just done?

But we haven't found
today's clue.

We don't have any other idea
of where it could be, Char.

Maybe we just take a breather.

There's more important things to think
about than finishing the scavenger hunt.

Allison, hi.

Hey, you. Is now a good time?

Sure. How are you?

I just wanted to let you know
about a little change of plans.

The friends and I
are gonna mix things up

and drive down to Biloxi
on Christmas morning.

We got plenty of room in the car and
we could scoop you up on the way.

I know they'd love to meet you
and you'd adore them.

Maybe.

Yeah, I think that might work.

I just have some things

to figure out, but, uh...

- Can I call you later and let you know?
- Sure.

I'll be in touch with details,
but I hope you can make it.

Yeah, me too. Thanks.

Bye.

Hey. You need help closing up?

Oh, no, I'm just doing
a little project for my mom.

All right. Hey, I got a gig at Smoot's later
on, and I was hoping to grab some food.

- Do you wanna join me?
- Yeah, sounds great.

Good.

- You okay?
- Yeah, yeah, fine.

You sure?

I mean, it's me. What's up?

Um... I made a huge mistake.

I lied to my family.

I told them I was going
to Jackson for work...

but I went to Baton Rouge
to meet my biological mom.

I got her information
and we planned a time to talk.

It was good, though.

We actually got along great.

She's kind of fantastic.

So, when do you think
you might tell them the truth?

I don't know that I have to.

I mean, at least not right away.

I mean, Charlotte, do you really
think that's the best idea?

I thought you'd be happy for me.

This is something
I've wanted for so long.

I am, I am happy for you.

But I just wanna make sure
you've thought it through.

Well, you have no idea how hard
it's going to be to tell my family.

You're right, I don't know.

I'm just...
trying to be helpful.

Well, it's not helping.

I'm sorry.

I have a lot on my mind and I...

I just think I probably
need to be alone.

Okay.

I can't do this.

I get it.

No, I can't...

do this.

I just don't know
what I want right now.

I think you do know, but...

I'm going to give you
the space to make sure.

Thank you, Paul, for helping me.

Of course.

This is fun.

I like that your family
has special plates

to use for Christmas Eve dinner.

- Mm-hmm.
- We should do this with our family.

I have something to tell you.

I don't know if I'm ready.

To have a baby.

Kind of saw that coming.

I'm sorry, I know we've talked
about this, forever,

but the closer it gets,
I just...

I don't know if I can take on
that added responsibility.

I don't know if I can
make it a part of who I am.

I'm not saying
that that door is closed.

I'm, I'm just saying that...
right now it's not open.

Please say something.

I think I should take a walk.

Paul, I love you so much.

I know.

I just need to process this.

Hey.

I'm gonna run to the store,

grab a few last things
for Christmas Eve supper.

You need anything?

I'm good, Mom, thanks.

You know, my mom radar's
a little rusty, but...

I think I owe you an apology.

What do you mean?

Oh, the whole baby situation.

I just got caught up
in all the excitement,

and while I would love
to be a grandmother,

I'm not here to put
pressure on you

or to force anything.

Especially when I get
the feeling

that's not what you want?

Wanna talk about it?

What's going on with my girl?

You guys?

We read "the place where
your births were recorded,"

so we thought the courthouse.

But I have a feeling...

it was right here all along.

That's the last one, isn't it?

Our last chance
to do it before Christmas.

"Head to a familiar oak,

the bell is your last clue."

"Ring it on Christmas,
loud and clear,

if there's a wish
you want to come true."

"You girls are my most
treasured wishes,

the best gifts I ever received."

"I love you now and always."

"From Dad on Christmas Eve."

All right.

We have a bell to find.

Wow!

I wonder if we'll still be able
to make wishes without Dad.

I don't know. We gotta try.

Who's going up?

- Okay.
- Here we go.

All right.

- Two, three...
- Ah! Ha!

Ha!

Oh!

Should have just
checked there first.

- Would have saved
a whole lot of time.

Who's Allison?

No one.

Well, it was programmed
in your phone,

so, it's gotta be someone.

- Yeah.
- It's nothing.

- Guys, I don't wanna talk about it.
- Who is it?

- No, it's nothing.
- Why are you being so weird?

- I'm not being weird.
- You're being totally weird.

- No, I'm not.
- Just tell us.

It was my biological mom.

I didn't go to Jackson
to meet with a donor.

- I went to meet her.
- You lied?

I was gonna tell you guys. I just
wasn't sure how you were gonna react.

You guys, this has
nothing to do with you.

It has everything to do with us.
Charlotte, we're your family.

Of course you're my family.
You're always gonna be my family.

This is just something
I've always wanted.

You never cared about connecting
with your biological families,

but I did, I always have.

I can't believe you.

After all we've been through this
week, you would do this to Mom?

And to us?

It's not about you, I promise.

It's about something
that's missing from me.

The only part of you that's missing
is the part that wants to be.

No, you guys.

Nor, Em!

Wait, you guys.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

We know it was
an accident, Char.

It was, but...

but I'm sorry because I
should have been honest sooner.

And I should have been coming
home more all these years.

I think traveling around,

it let me leave behind...

any pain from
the uncertainty of my past.

But being home with you two
this last week...

seeing everything I missed,

I have a lot of regret.

And I know that I can't fix
my shortcomings from the past,

but I can be a better sister,

and I will be
a better sister from now on.

Me too.

I know that we
haven't talked about it,

but, um, I am so sorry

that we eloped.

It k*lled me to not have
the two of you there.

But I just kept thinking about
how much it would hurt

to not have Dad there, and...

slightly so that I could take
a little less vacation time.

I'm sorry.

I am also very sorry.

I know I've been
incredibly distant.

Moving back home
after the business folded,

while you two were off
living your exciting lives.

I just... I felt behind.

Like...

the littlest sister
all over again.

And I somehow blamed you.

But being together this week,

I remembered that we are equals.

If Dad was here...

he would be so happy.

The bell may be cracked,

but it's still granting
Dad's wishes.

What do you say we do it
one last time?

It is Christmas Eve.

I call first. Thank you.

Thank you.

- Hello?
- Allison.

- Hi, it's Charlotte.
- Hey, you.

Thanks for calling back.
What do you say?

- Can you join us tomorrow?
- Actually, I wanna thank you

so much for the invitation,

but I'm gonna spend Christmas
tomorrow with my family.

Of course,
I completely understand.

I do want you to be
part of my life,

but let's take it step by step.

Can I be in touch
after New Year's?

I'd love that.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to you too.

Bye.

Oh, I want a Barbie house.

A Barbie house.

Well, I think we have
a lot of Barbie houses

at the North Pole.

Were you a good girl this year?

Hey, buddy, what you doing?

What would you like?

Just waiting
for the line to end.

Then I was gonna
take a selfie with Santa.

Maybe I can cut in.

I'm ready to be a parent.

But if you're not, that's okay.

I admire how important
your job is to you,

how driven you are.

If that means we have to wait
until we're on the same page,

sobeit, 'cause we're a team.

We'll get there together.

If I get one wish
for Christmas, Paul,

it would be for a way
to always make you happy.

I already am happy.

'Cause I'm with you.

Let's see
where we're at next Christmas.

How bad is it?

Hmm, the crack will be visible,

but it'll still ring.

You've been hiding
the clues, haven't you?

Hard to stay
a step ahead of you girls,

but somehow
I've managed to do it.

I don't know how your dad
did it all those years.

Mom, I have something
I have to tell you.

Sure.

I didn't go to Jackson
the other day.

I met my biological mom.

Really?

I'm sorry I lied to you.

It's something
I've wanted to do,

but I didn't know how
to talk to you about.

I didn't even know
how to bring it up.

Must have taken a lot of courage

to reach out to her.

We had a good meeting.

And I hope we keep in touch.

You know that no one
will ever replace you.

You'll always be my mom.

Are you upset?

You know...

I'm sure every adoptive parent
feels differently,

but...

I'm glad you had
the chance to meet.

If I were you,
I would have wanted to.

- Really?
- Of course.

You are more like me
than you will ever know.

I just...

wish I'd known.

I would have sent my gratitude.

Mine and your father's.

I will tell her.

Please.

I love you so much.

Oh!

I love you too.

Merry Christmas Eve.

Merry Christmas to you.

I wanted to thank you for being
so open the other day.

I still don't know what
I'm going to do with my life,

but... I know now
that I can have joy

in the process.

That is so great, and I'm
really happy to hear that.

And in the meantime,
I'd love to come see you

in New Orleans
and see your art in person,

if that would be cool.

Yeah, that is very cool.

Oh!

So you can remember your
first Christmas in Natchez.

Oh!

I love it.

Good morning!

You're the elf.

- Okay.
- Oh, merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Mama.

I'm starving.

She ever made these for you?

Presenting...

my not-so-famous...

snowflake pancakes!

I must say, it is nice being on the
receiving end of the plate this time.

- Thank you.
- They look delicious.

I... I like mine crispy.

Wait, where is Charlotte?

Excuse me.

Are you Liam Malbrough
of the Natchez Nachos?

That depends on who's asking.

Actually, I'm your biggest fan.

I wasn't expecting you.

- Hi.
- Hi.

Liam, you've been my best friend
as long as I can remember.

And to think of us
being something more,

especially with everything
happening with my family,

is a lot.

But I do have feelings for you.

And it would be
so worth it to me

to see where this could go.

You can't play with my emotions,
Charlotte Daniels.

Not on Christmas morning.

You wanna see where this can go?

That's what I wished for
on the bell.

That's what I wished for, too.

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you
so much for being here.

It is my great honor
to present to you

our newest display
for Santa Land on the Bluff

made by the one, the only,
the lovely Donna Daniels.

- Whoo!
- Go, Mom!

Ow, ow! Yeah!

Welcome, everybody,
and merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

I would like
to dedicate this piece

to my three wonderful daughters

and to my husband,
Robert Daniels,

the man we all think of

every time a bell rings.

Thank you.

Come on in here. You bet, baby.

Hi, sweetie.