Are you ready to get
your Reindeer Games on?!
Keep it together, man.
I don't think I can do this.
- Five!
- You have to do this.
- Four.
- Do I though?
- Three!
- It's now or never, Chase.
- What's it gonna be?
- Two!
Alright, is there
a trick to this madness?
One!
Just turn your brain off
and jump.
Hey!
Ready for the games, Mac?
Oh, I was born ready!
Hey, make sure you have
the EMTs standing by, Kyle.
We don't want to
relive the mishap of '07.
You ever gonna
let me live that down?
Oh, not a chance.
I absolutely
told you I was going home
for Christmas this year, remember?
You said you were flying
your family to you in Lake Como.
Different client, Teri.
It's me Chase,
the one with the pregnant sister
who needs help this year.
Oh. My bad. That's cray cray.
You totally sounded like George.
You still haven't
answered my question.
What do we need to do to
push the needle on this project?
You gotta give me
a chance, Teri.
I'm perfect for this movie.
You know it and I know it.
All we gotta do is
convince the director
and the studio as well.
Come to think of it,
I'm not sure that the writer
had you in mind either.
Well, let's just try to
make them see the light, okay?
You got it, k*ller.
I'll call you when I land.
Please, don't.
Hey, guys!
- Hey!
- Hey, Mac!
Make us proud this weekend!
Always!
Miss you, Pop.
Take the plunge.
Dive.
I own you Wednesday crossword.
Yes, I do.
So... Oh, yup.
24 across is "serendipitous."
- Ow!
- No helping!
That is a nonsense rule
that you just made up.
Crosswords are
supposed to be fun.
I find it very fun to finish
my crosswords by myself, Simon.
You're such a 32 across.
Square. Mm.
Well, at least
I'm not a 17 down.
Oh, I don't have that one yet.
No? Hm.
I'm sure you'll figure it out.
So, how are you doing?
I'm good. I'm fine.
I'm gonna do my thing
with the Boys tomorrow.
So, speaking of the Boys.
Mm-hm.
Should we be focusing more
on our brains or our brawn?
Do not pump me for information.
What? Me?
I take my Emcee
position very seriously,
- thank you very much.
- I know, I know.
You will learn about
the events a the theme
for the Reindeer Games
this weekend at
the opening ceremonies
like everybody else.
Mm-hm.
Not that you need my help.
You ever gonna let someone
else take the Kris Kringle Cup?
Never!
I knew that.
Hey!
Okay.
Nothing yet?
It's been five hours.
Take a breath, brother.
Sorry, I'm just...
I will call you
when I hear something.
Focus on the good stuff.
You've gotta great thing going
with your current franchise.
Convention crowd
is eating you up.
You gotta get me
that movie, Teri.
I just cannot be
the Deathly Panic guy forever.
Oh yes, baby!
Wait! Wh-What happened?
Did the email come in.
Did I get it?
No, that was something el...
That was, um...
That was for another client.
Don't you say it.
It was for Brad.
Look. Patience, brother.
Freaking Brad.
Is that Chase Weston?
Did he see you?
Glad that's in there.
One round left to go.
Who will be the Science of
Christmas Trivia champions?
Will it be
the Genome Gyroscopes?
Or the Mitochondrial Mesmers?
Can I get a drumroll please?
Genome Gyroscopes, you're up.
Okay.
We're going to take
Marine Life for 1500.
Bold move, Jeremy.
And the answer is the reason
aquatic animals don't freeze
solid during the winter.
What is blubber?
Blubber helps to
insulate aquatic mammals
like seals and whales
in freezing conditions,
but what about the animals
that only live under water?
They would freeze solid if
it weren't for this fact...
Because ice floats!
Nice one, Kit!
And the Mesmers have
just tied the game!
You know what this means.
Students:
Lightning round!
That's right!
It is lightning round time!
Know the answer,
yell it out! Okay, and go!
The Arctic Tundra!
Sucrose!
The tilt of the earth's axis
in relation to the sun!
Because... The speed of light!
Hexagonal rings!
Tryptophan!
Coal!
And the Genome Gyroscopes
are the champions!
Yes!
Alright, guys.
Have a great Christmas break!
I hope to see all of you
at the Reindeer Games.
I know I'm going
to see you guys.
See ya.
Bye, Ms. G.
Oh, GGs for the W!
Uncle Chase!
What's up, Jeremy?
Hey, buddy.
Oh, you guys.
Uh, hold on a second.
Pre-med? Is that you?
It's me, Chase.
Ah, yes, yes. I am aware.
So, the legend is true.
Harrison High's golden boy
has returned home
for the holidays.
Yeah, well, I, you know,
missed too many Christmases
with these guys
and I came to help my sister
while my mom's away.
Cool.
God, how long has it been?
It's been a minute.
I'm gonna go get
something from my locker.
Yeah, okay.
I'll see you outside.
See ya, Jer.
Bye, Ms. G.
You just look so great.
Oh.
The last time I saw you,
you were...
I mean you had, like, the...
Yeah, the braces,
and the glasses,
and a love-hate
relationship with Proactive?
That's not what I meant.
Relax. I'm over it. Mostly.
It's not like there's a constant
reminder of my unfortunate youth
displayed in a public
shrine that I walk by
every day of my life.
Oh, wait. Thank you for that.
It's really good to see you.
Yeah, you too.
If it isn't
the Pirate King himself!
Simon Augustus Cook!
I mean, it's so good to see you.
Oh, wow. Wow.
Wow, hi.
Wait, what are
you two doing here?
Oh, well, I teach English
and Drama, you know, obvi.
Someone had to
carry on the legacy of
the Huskies Theater program
after you left us
- for fame and fortune.
- Fair.
My husband and I loved
Deathly Panic by the way.
Chad actually camped out
for tickets to number six.
- He's a little obsessed.
- A little bit. Yeah.
Uh, wow.
That's awesome. Thank you.
What about you?
Are you here inspiring
the youth of today to
follow you in the medical field?
Actually, I work here too.
Oh, what about the...
I teach AP Bio and Chemistry,
and my students
are so inspiring.
Your nephew is
actually one of my best.
Yeah. Speaking of which,
I should probably get him home.
I would love to catch up
properly in the next few days.
Are you guys going to
the Reindeer Games this weekend?
Are we going to
the Reindeer Games?
Um, yes. What?
- Five time champion!
- He's the Emcee, so.
- Right there.
- Yeah.
Okay. I got it.
We'll be there.
- Okay.
- Yeah.
Uh, so I guess
I'll see you there.
Simon.
Pre-med.
Oh, my god. Oh, my God.
Oh, my God. Mac. Mac!
Chase Weston
remembered my middle name.
He is still so nice,
and he called you
by your old nickname.
"See you later, Pre-med."
Yeah, I hate that nickname.
You used to like it.
And you used to love him.
He doesn't do it for me anymore.
Super mega
action star Chase Weston
does it for everybody.
Plus you actually have
history with that Adonis,
so I do not accept
that statement.
I'm sorry, history?
He kissed me one time
in a convention center
at the science fair
in Poughkeepsie
and then proceeded to
totally Danny Zuko me, so...
He dressed you in leather
and permed you hair?
Can we please stop
talking about Chase Weston?
Are you kidding me?
All I wanna do is
talk about Chase Weston.
This is the most exciting thing
that's happened to me in years.
To you?
Yes! To me.
I am old and I am married
and I have been asking to
live vicariously through
your love life forever
and you have never delivered.
This might be my only chance.
Oh, my God.
Oh.
Alright, a couple of minutes.
Watch it.
Oh, yeah.
Yeah? Okay.
Man: One more? Yeah.
Straight Poker, one draw.
You're going to
hate me forever for this.
Hey, boys.
Sweetheart!
Hiya, Mac!
Ricky. Hi.
How ya doin', kiddo?
Ah, you know,
it feels different every year,
but it's never any lighter.
I know what you mean.
Come on, let's do this thing.
Yeah, let's do it.
Everybody ready?
Mm-hm.
We miss ya like crazy, Charlie.
You were tough as nails,
and funnier than most.
And one good lookin'
son-of-a-g*n.
We dedicate this year's
Reindeer Games to your memory.
Merry Christmas, Pop.
Merry Christmas.
Gotta be honest.
I think he'd be mad
we keep wasting good scotch.
It's tradition.
I'm just saying.
It's good scotch. Mm.
I know, what're ya
gonna do with this guy?
Come on, let's play some cards.
I'm not sure
I trust you to deal, Ricky.
You calling me a cheater?
I mean, if the boot fits.
Get outta here.
- Come on.
- Alright.
Let's go.
I'm so happy that
Santa's on his way
Been waiting all year long
For Christmas Day
I feel alive when
I look up to the sky
We're gonna go find Jasper.
Okay.
Hey. Good luck, buddy.
Chase.
Yeah?
Chase?
Yeah, Serena. What's up?
What's going on?
You've been buried in
that thing since you got here.
I'm on the short list
for a movie,
so I'm just checking emails
and texts and other stuff.
Hoping that this project
will put me back on the map.
It's just been a few years
since I've done a big movie,
and freaking Brad
keeps booking my gigs.
"So jazzed to be
working with this
Academy Award-winning genius."
That's a stretch.
"Hashtag blessed,
Hashtag grateful.
Prayer emoji, prayer emoji."
God, I hate that guy.
Okay, so when you said
that you were checking emails
and texts and stuff,
what you were really doing
was stalking your rival
on social media.
Now, does that make you
feel good or not so good?
I'm gonna take that as
a "not so good." Hey, Mac!
Morning, Serena. Hey!
Oh, my goodness.
Look at this belly!
Any day now.
Oh, Lord, I'm ready,
but my due date's not
'til after Christmas.
Well, must be nice to have your
brother in town to help out.
Chase is a god-send.
With Michael deployed
and my mom needing to help Nanna
in Florida, I don't know
what I'd do without him.
Yeah, happy to help.
You getting deja-vu?
Wanna try your luck
and join a team?
Ha! No. Thank you very much.
But I will enjoy watching
you all freeze to death though.
When did the Reindeer Games
become such a production?
When Simon took over.
Right. Say no more.
h*-h*-h*!
And there he is.
Ah!
Merry Christmas to everybody!
Hey!
Hey, boys!
How's our competition look?
- Like nothing we can't destroy.
- Yeah.
Wait, this is your team?
Hey!
Welcome to the 37th Annual
Harrison Falls Reindeer Games!
Hoo-whee.
So, this year we are
playing to benefit
the Harrison Falls Hospital
children's ward. And now...
Are you ready to get
your Reindeer Games on?
Now, as is our custom,
we will open the games with
The Polar Bear Plunge!
Six brave teams have
registered for the Games.
How many will be
left after the Plunge?
Only one way to find out.
Jingle Jangles and Donner Dads,
you're up first.
Come on up. Let the games begin!
Yeah, let's see what you got!
And three.
Two.
One.
Plunge!
Ooh.
I'm feeling physical pain
just watching them.
Don't tell me Hollywood's
made you soft, Chase Weston.
- Jasper's out.
- What?
He ate way too much
caramel corn last night.
He's puking everywhere.
We need three to compete.
What do we do?
Up next, Santa's Sisters
and the Mistletoe Misfits.
Come on down!
If you can find a replacement,
you can still play.
Who's gonna join
our team last minute?
One. Plunge!
Three, two, one...
Uncle Chase?
Hilarious. No.
Come on. It'll just be like that
thing you did, The Arctic Fox.
Come on, man. You know
that was a stunt double.
You know I hate the cold.
Come on, Chase.
I know for a fact you did this
exact plunge your senior year.
Yeah, and then I got pneumonia
and I couldn't finish my final
performance of Oklahoma.
Randy McLeod had to step in,
and that kid can't
even hit a high G.
Blitzen Boys,
Kringle Kids. Let's go!
Oh, hang on one sec!
We might have a teammate
replacement maybe.
- Jerry: Come on!
- I'm sorry, Jer.
I might have
a big movie coming up.
I can't risk getting sick.
I'm so sorry, honey.
I know how much
this means to you.
And if your father were here,
he'd be in there
with you in a heartbeat.
It appears we have
our first forfeit of the game.
The Kringle Kids have failed
to produce their third teammate.
No, they haven't!
I'll do it!
Yes!
Oh, wow, and, well,
just like that they are...
I can't believe you
talked me into this, sis.
Thanks to a last minute
save by Harrison Paul's
very own super star,
Chase Weston.
Is he taking... Oh, wow.
Okay, Hollywood. Let's go.
Yeah!
Come on, Uncle Chase. Let's go!
Here, hold that.
Come on, we got this! Woo!
Yeah!
Hey, buddy.
Keep it together, man.
I don't think I can do this.
- Five.
- You have to do this.
- Four!
- Do I though?
Three.
It's now or never, Chase.
What's it going to be?
Two.
Is there a trick
to this madness?
One.
Just turn your brain off
and jump.
Right.
Plunge!
Where you going, Hollywood?
Yeah! Let's go!
I hate you!
Come on, who's next?
h*-h*-h*! Merry Christmas!
Here you go, you're welcome.
Hi!
Okay. Okay.
Here, take a swig of this.
It's 10:00am.
I'm good.
No, you're not.
You're two shakes
from hypothermic.
You're clearly freezing.
I am toasty. I'm warm. I'm fine.
That's your toasty look?
No, it's good.
You should go into acting.
That's hilarious.
Just take a swig.
It'll warm you right up.
Doctor's orders.
Wait, so you are a doctor?
Technically yes,
but paramedic now.
Volunteer paramedic.
Whatever,
just drink the booze, man.
Fine. Geez. So pushy.
No fraternizing with the enemy.
Or sharing our booze with them.
Oh, he needed it way
more than we do, Saul.
Come on,
an action star like yourself?
You'd think you'd be
used to extreme situations.
Well...
You know who's
a great action star?
Oh, please don't say Brad.
Clint Eastwood.
- Yeah.
- Do you know Clint Eastwood?
I mean, I don't...
I mean, I know who he is,
but I haven't...
He doesn't want to
talk about Clint Eastwood.
Well, why wouldn't he wanna
talk about Clint Eastwood?
Everybody loves Clint Eastwood.
I love Clint Eastwood.
I am holding in
my hand six envelopes.
Each contains a list
of the three games
that will be played
this coming week,
culminating in our
Annual Christmas Eve Dance
right here at the Fire Station,
where the Kris Kringle Cup
will be awarded
to the last team standing.
Your judges to my left
will award points for
creativity, skill,
wit, and will.
And now for the theme.
The 37th Annual Harrison Falls
Reindeer Games theme is...
The beloved novel,
A Christmas Carol.
You will be given points
for incorporating this theme
into each of the events.
So, use these next few days
of prep very wisely.
Alright, teams. Begin!
Alright. Oh, my gosh.
Okay.
Uncle Chase!
Let's go brainstorm!
Come on! Let's go!
Come on! Let's go!
Uh, okay. Okay.
I'm keeping this.
Let's go.
Okay. Look...
Uh, guys, are we
allowed to be in here?
Perks of being
the wood shop manager.
Oh, okay, Jeremy and I,
we'll head to the shop,
and Chase, you hit the drama
department for wardrobe.
On it.
Cool.
Yes.
Mm...
Oh, yes.
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.
Hey, Teri. It's, uh...
It's me again.
Just checking in.
You don't have to call me back,
but if you want to, you know.
I'm just... I'm just...
I'm really hoping
for some good news
after a long,
frustrating season.
Anyway, I'm rambling.
Ah, take care.
And Merry Christmas.
Oh!
I'm still here.
Yup.
You good?
Yeah, I'm great. What's up?
I'm sorry.
Your face is really good.
Mm-hm.
Well, I mean, you kinda
just manifested out of nowhere.
I'm very scary.
I mean, you're terrifying.
We done now?
I don't know.
I'm still thinking.
Well, it looks like you and I
had the same idea so let's, uh,
back it up there, shorty.
Okay.
Um... Did you leave
some for the rest of us?
Oh, Simon is obsessed
with Victorian England,
I promise there's
plenty to go around.
Well, this is
an interesting choice.
I thought the theme
was A Christmas Carol,
not Mars Attacks.
Am I missing something?
You'll just have
to wait and see.
Hm. Hm.
Can I?
- You what?
- I just have to...
- What?
- I'm gonna go.
'Cause, uh... 'Cause, uh...
- Oh, my bad. It's my bad.
- Yeah. 'Cause you're... Sorry.
- Excuse me. Sorry.
- Yup. Yup.
Bye!
Hold on a second, um...
Could you just help me?
For old time's sake.
'Cause you clearly
are an expert at this,
and I have zero idea
what I'm doing.
Mm-hm.
What?
No, it's just,
this feels very familiar.
Oh, come on.
You charming me into doing
all the work on our lab reports
and then high-fiving
when we got an A.
That's just... All I heard
was you think I'm charming.
Oh, my gosh.
I don't want to let Jeremy down.
Okay, you know, fine.
I will give you this one thing,
and then that's it.
No more help from me.
So, just think about
the themes weaved through
the story of A Christmas Carol.
Generosity, community,
redemption,
transformational growth.
Just pick a theme
and go with it.
Doesn't matter
what you wear as long as
it's connected to the theme.
- Hey, stop!
- Ow!
Do your own work.
Yes, ma'am. Copy that.
Transformational growth?
Uh, one more thing.
Don't be afraid to,
you know, think outside the box,
make a fool of yourself.
What's the point
if it isn't fun, right?
Huh.
Um...
Ooh, what's this?
2015 Weston blockbuster.
Oh, you gotta be kidding me.
Chase Weston.
Holy...
Ladies and gentlemen,
welcome to
The Human Dog Sled Derby!
Maybe the chains
were a bad idea.
Yes.
Now, our judges are
currently awarding points
for creativity and wit,
but points are meaningless
if you don't get across
the finish line quickly,
because the bottom two
teams will be...
Eliminated.
Christmas Future?
Yup.
I see what you did there.
Thought I told you to
think outside the box.
Well, I got the making
a fool of myself part down, so.
Alright, teams, mount up!
Oh, and God bless you,
every one.
Ready. Set.
Go!
Go!
Pick up the pace!
They're gaining on us!
Faster!
They're gaining on us!
Oh! Go! Go! Go! Go!
Let's go, let's go! We got this!
Go!
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!
Go, go, go! Yeah!
Yes! Yeah!
Yes!
Yes!
Oh, you've gotta be kidding me.
Trouble in paradise?
Thank you. No.
It's annoying, I'm stuck.
We talking life or career?
Well, I was talking
about Tuesday's crossword,
but now that you mention it.
You do crosswords now?
Yeah, thanks to you, I've been
addicted since high school.
I'm still terrible, though.
I can barely get through
Monday's without help.
Well, I can help you.
I'm sorry, don't you have
a rule against that?
I don't accept help from others,
but I'm happy to give it,
you know, I mean,
if you need it.
I'm sure you are.
Excuse me.
I'm sorry to interrupt,
but can I get a pic with you?
Hi. Yeah, sure.
Awesome.
Can you?
Oh? Oh, sorry. Yeah.
Thanks.
There we go.
Good.
- Thanks, bro.
- Thanks, man.
I am so sorry about that.
It's totally, totally fine.
Not weird at all.
What were we talking about?
Hi, I saw you taking pictures
and my daughter would k*ll me
if I didn't get one, so.
- Oh, Yeah.
- You don't mind, Mac, do you?
Oh, no. I don't.
I don't mind at all.
Ready? Here we go.
Oh, you wanna look
in this direction, though?
Oh, oh.
There we go. This is super fun.
Nice.
Thank you. Thank you, Chase.
Ah, you're very welcome.
Uh, there's a bunch of
people behind me right now.
Mm-hm.
Uh, Chase.
Don't you have that meeting?
- The... With the director?
- You know what? I do.
- I do have that call.
- Sorry, you guys.
- He has a meeting.
- Oh, I'm sorry, guys.
I gotta go.
I think we'll be safe up here.
Oh.
I do not see
that couple happening.
He is not good for her.
What?
You just pulled me into
the high school make-out spot.
What? No. Oh!
No. That was...
That was not my intention.
I... It...
It's dark and quiet
and away from people.
Yeah. Exactly.
Are you trying to take
advantage of me, Pre-med?
You... You know what? Shut up!
You're welcome, by the way.
I'm sorry.
Thank you for rescuing me.
Yeah, I didn't exactly
frequent this spot,
or spots like this
in high school.
So, you know, honest mistake.
Well, I did frequent
this particular spot,
quite a few times.
Yeah, with which cheerleaders?
By myself actually,
thank you very much.
Came up here to get
away from the noise.
Sort stuff out
when I felt stuck.
I put a lot of pressure
on myself back then.
Still do.
It can't be easy living
in a fishbowl like you do.
Is it always like that,
with the fans, I mean?
Yeah, sometimes.
But, you know,
I don't mind that part so much.
It's more the pressure to
be more, do more, stay relevant.
Whether I'm actually
enjoying any of it or not.
That sounds exhausting.
I mean, do you enjoy it?
Do you love it
when you're doing it?
Well, yeah. Of course.
I mean,
I'm living the dream, right?
Right.
I'm sorry, I...
No. Don't be sorry.
I asked 'cause I'm interested.
I remember this about you.
What?
How easy it is to talk to you.
You know what you need?
What do I need?
In my experience, the best way
to get out of your head
is to go do something
for someone else.
So, you're coming with me.
Where are we going?
Alright, there you go.
I got one for you, Saul.
Macaroni and Chase.
Classic combo.
No? Okay.
So, you got the treats?
Mm-hm.
Great, and Meera
is meeting us here?
- Yeah. Just texted her.
- Okay.
Hollywood,
glad you could join us!
Hope you warmed up your pipes.
Haven't caroled in a while,
but I promise
I will do my best, Sir.
Well we need all the help
we can get to drown out Ricky.
What I don't have in talent
I make up for in volume.
- Wow.
- It's a motto to live by.
- Mac!
- Hey, Meera!
- You guys ready for us?
- Absolutely.
We've been waiting
for this all week!
I can't tell you
how much it means to us
that the Games are benefiting
the hospital this year.
Well, you were an easy sell.
Alright.
- Alright.
- Let's go.
I'll take that.
Saul: Start here,
and then Ricky, you're up here.
I'll catch up.
You go up here.
We should switch,
so I would be here.
You want me to
hit the high notes?
Um, no, I think we'll be...
Sorry to interrupt.
Are you okay?
Yeah, I was just
lighting a candle for my dad.
I'm so sorry, Mac.
It's not your fault.
That looks like
it's seen better days.
Oh, yeah. It's from Pop.
Is it one of your
Christmas Eve letters?
Yeah. How did you know?
Well, you guys would
write a letter to each other
every year and exchange it
on Christmas Eve, right?
Yeah, I just can't
believe you remember that.
Well, I remember a lot of
stuff from back then.
He wrote this one to me
a couple days before he died.
Looks like it's still sealed.
Yeah, I haven't read it yet.
I keep trying to.
I carry it around
with me everywhere,
just waiting for
the right moment or something.
Well, he was such
an amazing person.
You must really miss him.
There you guys are.
Everybody is waiting. Come on!
Alright.
Okay.
Christmas Eve,
the lights are glowing
In the hallway and in my dreams
Somewhere in my heart
it's snowing
In the place that still believes
Silent night,
the stars are shining
Ice is forming in the dark
We stay warm beneath the covers
Winter wonder in our hearts
Frozen whisper, I still hear you
Singing sweetly of our love
Tender songs will
keep me near you
Underneath the moon above
Hey, Ruthie, guess who's
coming by the warehouse today.
Your friend Mary from school,
and her mommy.
Murphy: Wow!
Mary's such a good elf, Dad.
She made two PB
Can I have grape jelly, please?
I love this movie.
This is great.
You know, I've always wanted
to work with this director?
What's going on with you?
Did you get
the part or something?
What? No. I haven't heard.
I actually haven't
checked my phone in hours.
Then something's
definitely going on with you.
I'm great actually.
I just went caroling.
With Mac?
You did Mac's caroling thing?
Yeah. It was... It was nice.
Say more.
There's not much more to say.
Ooh, hey! Nachos!
Hey, make your own!
Ow! But these are amazing,
and they're right
here in front of me.
Really? I can't have a nacho?
Stop deflecting and talk to me.
I wanna know
what's going on with you.
Nothing!
I feel better today than
I have in a very long time,
and I think it has
something to do with this place
and the people here.
Any specific people?
Mm.
Fine. Mac is...
You know, she's... She's Mac.
She's a breath of fresh air
and it was nice
to see her again.
Have I shared enough?
Are you happy now?
Can I please just have a nacho?
Thank you.
Mm-hm.
Here you go. Enjoy.
Would you like some
butter on this one?
Don't do that.
We only have one cube,
so we have to do this properly.
- Okay.
- Okay?
What?
Oh, hey. You on fuel duty too?
Oh, yeah.
I don't need a pick.
Just give me a smaller
chisel right here.
Okay, okay. Don't get
your panties in a bunch.
Ricky's blood sugar
is low again.
Tell him to take a break.
We don't have to present
the sculptures till tomorrow.
I dunno, they want this
win as bad as I do.
I don't think
that's humanly possible.
Hey, um, take a break with me.
With you?
Yeah.
I just need help
with one little thing.
I thought we talked about this.
No, no, no. This is different.
I don't need your direct help.
I just need your
access to the atrium.
What does an atrium have
to do with ice sculpting?
Well, if I told you that,
it'd be cheating.
Okay. Whatever. Be my guest.
- Mm.
- Go.
Turn around.
- What?
- No spying.
It's my... It's my classroom!
I'm done.
Geez!
Hey, do you know there's this
new thing called the internet,
where you can, like,
look up any pictures of
any atrium in the entire world?
- What?
- Yes!
Oh, that's so amazing,
except none of those
would be our atrium.
You know, it still
smells like AP Bio in here.
Formaldehyde
and overachievement?
Oh. Look, Pre-med.
We used to sit right over here.
It was actually over here,
and I don't like that nickname.
Well, you used to
call me Fancy Pants.
The fanciest of all the pants.
At least yours was a compliment.
You were younger and smarter
and at least a foot shorter
than everyone in class.
Late bloomer, but...
Kind of like Doogie Howser.
Except way cuter.
So...
What did happen with
you becoming a doctor?
It was literally all
you could talk about back then.
I, um...
I was actually
finishing up my residency
when my dad died,
and when he did, I...
I just fell apart.
I could barely function,
let alone take care
of anyone else.
He left me the house,
so I left
my residency in Boston,
and moved home
and then just eventually
started teaching
and volunteering.
Wait, you're gonna
go back, right?
Yeah, I want to, I plan to,
it just hasn't really felt
like the right time yet.
Plus, I... you know, I've got
responsibilities here now,
and I still get
to do what I love
with the people that I love.
It's a good life.
And it's enough.
How do you do it?
Do what?
Know that you could
have so much more,
but you're content
with what you've got.
I wish I could do that.
Yeah, I think...
I think big grief puts
a lot of things in perspective.
I know I'd be totally
lost without my community,
that's for sure.
And look, I mean, I'm not
totally content with my work.
I miss my residency every day.
But my life is really full
because I know that I matter
to a few good people who know me
and love me well.
And that's the good stuff.
I mean, it's the best stuff.
And that's all you really need.
Look, I know
I've said this before,
but you're just really...
Smart.
Oh. Oh, it's Jeremy.
Oh?
Hey, Jer. What's up?
Oh, hi. Mom's water just broke.
Oh!
Okay, I'm on my way,
and I am bringing help.
Yeah, come on.
Come on, Mom. You got this.
Okay.
Oh, my god! This hurts.
I forgot how much this hurts.
I can't believe
Michael's not here.
How am I supposed
to do this without him?
I got you, sis. I'm here.
Look at me.
Okay, Chase, I got this.
- You got it?
- Uh-huh.
No! Stay with me!
Oh, my God!
Uh, Jeremy.
Yeah?
How are your driving skills?
I have my learner's permit.
Everybody okay back there?
Eyes on the road, Jer.
Hands on the wheel, ten and two!
How far apart
are your contractions?
They keep coming faster.
Like, every minute or two.
Oh, boy. Yeah, you are close.
I'm just gonna take
your pulse now, okay?
Are we gonna
make it to the hospital?
We better make it
to the hospital.
I refuse to birth my daughter
in a lame rental car!
Hey, hey, hey.
Serena, grab my hand.
Just like that. You got it.
Oh, my...
Yup! That was a big one.
Well done. Well done.
Um, okay, Jeremy, we're gonna
need to pick up the pace.
Baby's heart rate's
a little elevated, so.
What? What about her heart rate?
It's gonna be okay.
You are doing great, Serena.
Baby just wants out and
we need to keep her snug
a little while longer,
so I need you to breathe, okay?
- Breathe.
- Big breaths in.
In. That's it. Yes.
Outta the way!
Baby coming through!
Did you just run
a red light, Jer?
Yeah, but I did it safely, Mom.
I looked both ways.
Oh, buddy,
you're doing such a good job.
No, he's not!
Serena...
I want to push!
All: Don't push!
Dude! Dude, come on!
Hey, uh, we need some help here!
- Mac?
- Meera! Thank God!
We're having a baby right now!
Call I and D.
Tell them we're on our way.
Okay, gently, gently.
There we go.
Okay, I'm still here.
Contractions are
one minute apart.
Baby's BP's slightly elevated.
She is crowning
and ready to push.
Okay, got it. Thanks.
Serena. Dr. Gupta here
is the best of the best,
she's gonna take
great care of you. Okay?
Okay.
I'm just gonna need
my hand back now, though.
Okay.
She did it!
Healthy baby girl.
Happy mama. Proud brother.
You wanna meet her?
Yeah, yeah! Um, yeah.
Okay.
Oh, my goodness.
I'm naming her Holly.
It's perfect.
She's perfect.
The most beautiful
Christmas gift in the world.
Do you want to hold her?
Oh, hey, baby. Hello.
Oh, my goodness.
I don't know what
we would have done without you.
Thank you so much
for everything, Mac.
Yeah, that was crazy.
You're like a real
life superhero, Ms. G.
No, your mom's
the real superhero here,
and you weren't so bad
behind the wheel either.
It's Dad!
Here you go.
Thank you.
I don't want to
impose on family time.
I'm just gonna head home.
Well, hang on, I'll drive you.
Okay.
Just give me one second. Chase.
Yeah?
Mac is amazing.
Just don't be an idiot.
Not again.
You were incredible back there.
So were you.
No, but you, you were calm
and focused and in control.
I am telling you, Mac,
you have to go
back to your residency.
You cannot deprive the world
of these gifts any longer.
Yeah, I remember this about you.
What?
Just the way you make me feel.
Like I can
literally do anything.
You literally can do anything.
Look, I only speak the truth.
When you are in
the presence greatness
you have to acknowledge it.
And I'm standing here...
in the presence of greatness.
What are you doing to me, Chase?
I have wanted to do that
again for a very long time.
I'm glad you did.
- I missed you, Mac.
- I really missed you.
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay!
I'm coming.
It's a Christmas Miracle!
Tell me everything. Go.
How could you possibly...
We have been neighbors
since we were five.
I have watched every awkward
doorstep scene you've ever had.
You think I was gonna miss
2012's MTV movie award winner
for best screen kiss when
he rolled up here? Please.
Now spill the tea!
I... I...
I don't know what happened.
I'm just... I'm still waking up.
Well, maybe this
will jog your memory.
Now, give me the deets.
And honestly, can I just say,
I'm kind of offended
that you didn't text me,
like, right away.
Oh, my God. You're glowing.
Oh, my God.
You're actually glowing.
This is nuts.
This is nuts.
What am I thinking?
Mac, don't you dare.
No, he's, like,
he's on another planet.
This is fantasy land.
What is the future here?
Stop, stop, stop.
You always do this!
You always come up with
some excuse for why it won't
work out for you, right when
it is working out for you.
No, I don't.
There was Johnny the finance guy
who was "too distant."
Yeah, well...
There was Rhett the realtor
who was "too clingy."
Oh, and let's not forget Marco,
who had literally
nothing wrong with him.
I did not respond
to his love language.
Who doesn't respond to gifts?!
Mac, what if this is it?
What if everything
that has happened
has brought you
and Chase back together?
You're glowing again.
Good gentlepeople!
Our judges have
reached their decision.
After a a tremendous
showing of frozen frivolity,
icy insight,
- and cold hard creativity...
- I got this.
Don't worry.
The Kringle Kids have
jumped from 4th position
to second position
to advance to the final round.
That's what I'm talking about!
Yeah!
That's right the Kringle Kids
and the Blitzen Boys will
face-off tomorrow at
the Harrison Falls Hockey Bowl
for some good old fashioned
holiday ball hockey!
Looks like you're still
in the game, fancy pants.
Well, I don't wanna brag,
but it was my idea.
Hey, we wouldn't have
won if it wasn't for Kit.
Very true. Ice Pick Picasso
over here totally crushed it.
Thank you. Oh, I'm going
to go grab my bit box.
I'll come.
Your idea, huh?
What?
The "transformational growth"
of Ebenezer Scrooge
as represented
by a transforming butterfly?
It's so weird.
Where'd you get that idea?
Yeah. It's just great, right?
You know what? I'm gonna treat
you to a consolation cocoa.
Mm-hm.
Yeah, I'm feeling more
like a you got lucky latte.
Hm.
Everything is better here.
Christmas. The town. The people.
Even this hot chocolate
tastes better.
What's in this stuff?
I don't know what
they put in yours.
Ooh!
Oh!
I may never go back to LA.
Okay, right.
I mean, I don't really
need to be there anymore.
Everything works
remotely nowadays...
Wait, you're not serious.
Well, I don't know.
I'm just so happy, Mac.
I mean, I feel like I can
actually breathe again.
You are. You are serious.
I mean, there's this movie
I've been waiting to hear about
that would take me to
Prague for a few months.
Oh, wow. Okay.
I've been obsessed with it,
actually, about getting it,
but now I'm not even sure
I want the gig anymore,
which sounds insane to say.
So, you don't
want the movie now?
I just kinda wanna be with you.
I'm crazy about you, Mac.
Whoa.
Whoa?
Those are some pretty
big declarations, Chase.
Well, I have some
big feelings, Mac.
Last night was perfect.
Wasn't it?
Um, of course it was. I...
Just so we're clear though,
are we talking, like,
"Science fair in Poughkeepsie"
perfect?
'Cause I'm just trying to
manage expectations here.
What's going on, Mac?
You just have this history of
getting swept up in the moment
and shining your very
bright light on people
and then, you know,
moving on when the moment ends
and leaving bodies in your wake.
I don't think that that's fair.
Really?
Come on.
I was everything to you
on that science fair trip
and then we got home
and I wasn't anymore.
I was back to Pre-med,
your quirky little lab partner.
Look, it's fine.
It's fine, I promise.
We were young,
we didn't know any better,
but I'm...
I'm just telling you right now
that I cannot do that again.
I'm sorry I hurt you.
The truth is...
I liked you a lot back then.
I was scared.
I didn't know what to
do with those feelings.
So, I was dumb and I ran, and...
I've always regretted that.
You sure it had nothing to do
with the fact that I was me
and you were you
and when we got back to school
we didn't really fit?
'Cause I'm still me...
and this amazing little
holiday bubble
we're in right now
will eventually burst.
This isn't your real life, Chase.
Maybe I want it to be.
All I know is I just
want to be around you.
So... please...
give me a chance
to redeem myself.
Please.
Please? Please? Please?
Please? Please? Come on.
Cins of Harrison Falls,
Citizens of Harrison Falls,
it is time
for holiday ball hockey!
One, two, three!
- Pre-med.
- Fancy Pants.
- It's on.
- You're mine.
Ah, come on!
There you go!
Yes!
Go, go, go, go!
Whoo!
Yeah!
Get it! Get it!
Dancing the night away
Let's go!
Whoo!
Oh, yeah!
Simon:
Can you believe it, folks?
A tie game after
the third period!
You know what that means,
sudden death overtime!
That's right!
Whoever scores first brings
home the Kris Kringle Cup!
All right, guys, change of plan.
It is sorry to say that
I am not in ball hockey shape.
So, I'm gonna take the net.
That's a good idea.
Me and Kit will tire them out
and I'll look for a weakness
in their defense.
I don't know how much longer I
can keep up with these kids.
You're just sitting in the net.
We're the ones chasing them!
Okay, they got
youth on their side,
but we got experience, right?
So, no need
to get too aggressive.
We just play our game...
Tough D, we fill the lanes,
wait for them to make
a mistake. Yeah?
You got it, kiddo.
- Kringle on three?
- Chief on three?
All: One, two, three...
- Chief!
- Kringle!
Ooh! Good job, guys. What?
This is amazing.
It's like The Mighty Ducks
meets Grumpy Old Men.
This is so inspirational.
We gotta develop this.
Teri... what is happening?
I'm just spitballing.
What are you doing here?
That's a very good question.
What in the world
would make me leave
my beautiful family
on the day before Christmas Eve
and fly all the way to
God-knows-wheresville, Indiana
or where ever this place is?
Wait. Wait.
Did I get the part?
Heck yeah, you did!
Bring it in, brother! Hoo-hoo!
That... that's...
Wow, that's... that's...
That's great.
You don't seem excited.
Why aren't you excited?
No, no. I am, I am. I just...
- you know...
- Okay, okay.
Wait till you
hear the deal. Okay?
- Okay.
- Three picture deal,
back-end participaish,
and an up front fee
that puts you in
the big leagues.
Yeah, I told Brad,
and he was pumped...
and he was a little bit jealous.
Oh. Uh...
I-I just can't
believe you're here.
Genius move by the way.
Playing that
small-town hero stuff?
The Gram is, like, going off
with videos of you
connecting with the normals.
I mean,
caroling at the hospital?
Who are you?
George Bailey?
Keep it up, though;
it's totally working for you.
All that heat, that's probably
what tipped the scales
with the studio.
Oh. Terri, thank you so much.
Um, but I gotta go.
Okay. Just don't go falling for
the local librarian, all right?
Hah!
- Later!
- Later.
- Big League!
- Thank you.
See ya.
Peanuts!
We're
officially into overtime, folks.
Mac Graves clearly
done playing games.
She is ready to end this
thing once and for all.
Very aggressive move
by the five-time champion.
Mac!
Right away,
Mac Graves is on the attack!
I'm open!
Oh!
Goal!
It's all over, folks!
Mac Graves with
the game-winning Goal!
And the Blitzen Boys
bring home the cup...
once again.
Oh my God. Oh my God.
Are you okay?
Hey, your head.
I'm, uh... I'm...
Okay.
All right, look at me.
Look at me.
- It's just my wrist.
- I'm fine.
I'm fine. I just feel
a little lightheaded.
Follow my finger.
Follow my finger. You got it?
Oh, that's not so bad.
No! Chase!
Saul? Saul? Saul?
What's going on?
- No, I'm okay. I'm okay.
- You're okay?
All right, well, let me check,
let me check. This one?
Saul: Yeah.
- All right, hang on.
- Okay. Okay.
Oh! Ow.
Okay. Yeah, We need to
get them both checked out.
- Help me get them to my car.
- Yeah. Come on, old-timer.
- Chase?
- Yeah. Yeah.
Slowly, slowly. You good?
- I'm fine. Okay?
- Yeah?
Mac...
- Yeah.
- I'm fine.
Oh!
Possible hairline
wrist fracture on Saul here.
Don't make a fuss.
My legs still work.
And this one has a head lac.
Guys, I really don't
need a wheelchair.
- I'm fine.
- Any nausea or emesis?
No, but he did loose
consciousness for a few seconds.
That's only because
I stood up too fast.
Pupils are equal and reactive,
but he'll most
likely need some stitches.
Let's get them checked out.
Thanks, Mac,
we'll take it from here.
Yeah.
Oh. Oh. I come in peace.
Don't throw a candle at me.
I'm unarmed.
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
My head's been through worse.
CI... I can't even begin
to express how sorry
and mortified I am.
Come on, it was an accident.
I mean,
I hope it was an accident.
It was an accident, right?
Yeah, obviously.
I'm not a monster.
I just was mad. I...
Yeah. Yeah, I got that. At me?
No. No. I... yes.
Not...
And... I think I'm more
just mad at myself.
You and I were both supposed
to have these epic lives,
and you've had the guts
to go out and do it,
and I'm just... I don't even...
I don't even know.
Well, at least you won the
Reindeer Games again.
Congrats, champ.
I don't care about the games.
You sure? 'Cause the four
stitches on the side of my head
tell a very different story.
I do this. I do this every year,
thinking that, somehow,
if I just win the games,
I'll... I'll...
feel closer to Pop or something,
and then, I'll have Christmas
with my family again,
and then I'll finally be
ready to move on,
to get back to my life.
And every year I win,
and it never...
It just... It just leaves me
feeling more stuck.
I'm stuck, Chase,
living in his house,
playing this game he loved,
with his friends,
just desperately trying
to keep him alive,
when he isn't.
He isn't alive.
You still can't open it?
If I do...
If I do, that's it,
I'll never hear from him again.
I'll have to let him go,
and I don't want to let him go.
I miss him so much.
Look...
I don't know what
your dad said in that letter,
but whatever it was,
he's waited a really
long time for you to hear it.
Maybe it's time
for you to listen.
I...
I-I can't open it.
Chief Graves:
"My dearest Mac,
"I'm so proud
of you, I could burst.
"Ask the boys;
"they can't get me to shut up
about my daughter, the doctor!"
"You've got a big brain.
Everyone knows that about you.
"But what's gonna make you truly great
"is your heart, and my girl,
"you've got one of
the biggest ones out there.
"I'm so lucky that
I got to be your Pop."
"Don't forget...
"the reason you heal people
is to help them live,
"not to just
keep them breathing.
"So, don't forget to
keep living yourself.
"Work hard and play harder.
"Take chances and
make a mistake or two.
"You've got one wild
and precious life,
"so laugh hard,
"and love big,
"and dive in.
"I love ya to the
moon and back, kiddo,
"always have, always will.
"Merry Christmas. Pop."
So?
I know what I need to do.
Oh, yeah?
Thank you, Chase.
You're... welcome.
I... I want you to have
the best time on your movie.
It was so good to see you.
Wait. Wait.
What just happened?
This isn't...
goodbye.
I'm the...
local librarian
you're not supposed to fall for.
Mac, no that was
Terri just... being Teri.
- I don't feel that way.
- No. You don't now.
But come on, Chase,
she's not wrong.
No, Mac. Don't do this.
Don't shut this down
before we even try.
I loved our little
holiday bubble.
It was magic.
But now,
I gotta return to reality.
Plus, you got your
thing in Prague, and...
and I'm about to go after mine.
So, I think its best
if we just leave it.
We'll always have Poughkeepsie.
Okay.
How's your head?
Jeremy just filled me in.
And so did the internet.
She looks mad.
What did you do
to make her so mad?
It's a long,
sad story, but it's...
Over.
No, it's not.
Oh, I assure you, it is.
Come here.
Ow!
Serena! I'm injured!
I told you not to be an idiot!
Seriously?
Okay, little brother,
I gave birth,
like, two minutes ago,
and I need a nap, so I'm gonna
make this real quick.
Over the past few days,
I've watched you light up
from the inside out.
I've watched you put your phone
down and truly connect again.
And I'm pretty sure we both know
who's responsible for that.
I have made my feelings
for Mac very clear,
but she does not want me.
Oh, yes, she does.
She absolutely does.
She just doesn't think you would
ever actually choose her,
which is stupid because she's
amazing and you should so lucky.
And if you hurt her,
you will have to reckon
with me, Chase Weston.
And that is not a thing
you're gonna wanna have to do.
And congratulations
on the baby, Serena.
I have been meaning to come by.
She is so cute.
Does anyone else want to
weigh in on the situation?
He's right...
about her wanting you, and about
the other part, also,
except that you're gonna
have me to deal with, as well.
I may be old, but I can still
throw my weight
around in a scrap.
He's my ride.
And I was eavesdropping.
Great.
Is that everyone?
I'm with them, Uncle Chase.
Phenomenal.
So, what are you
gonna do about it?
Well, I think
I'm gonna need some help.
The holly and the ivy
When they are both full grown
Of all the trees
there in the wood
The holly bears the crown.
The rising of the sun
And the running of the deer,
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing of the choir
Sweet singing of the choir
Hey.
Why aren't you getting dressed?
What do you mean? The award
ceremony isn't till later.
Okay, let's go.
What? Simon! What?
Uh, Simon, what are you...
What are you doing?
Okay.
Mm-hmm. Uh...
Ugh. Why don't you
have anything cute?
Excuse me?
I swear to god, this is my one
failure as your best friend.
Ugh. So much flannel.
Okay, what is happening
right now?
Oh! This could work.
Oh, these heels are nice.
Simon, stop being weird.
I need you to do something for
me and it's not negotiable.
Okay?
I need you to put on this dress,
and these heels,
and put on a little makeup,
and do your hair,
and be ready for the boys
to pick you up at 6:30.
Why does it matter what I wear?
Do not question me right now!
It's Christmas Eve,
and you are
the Kringle Cup Champion,
and I want you to look cute!
Is that too much to ask?
No?
Good. Well then,
my work here is done.
This dress, those heels,
hair, makeup.
6:30 sharp!
What?
"Reindeer Games
Bonus Round for Mac.
"Follow the Clues."
One down...
"Einstein, Darwin,
Hawking to name a few."
"Genius".
Six down.
"You could learn a lot from
a..." blank. "Slogan."
"Dummy".
Dummy.
Seven across, "Gets a science
student fired up."
"Bunsen...
"burner".
"Follow the clues."
Genius, dummy, Bunsen burner...
Oh my gosh.
Oh my gosh.
Hey, Miss G.
You look nice.
Thank you.
This is for you.
Oh my gosh.
What?
What?
What?
"I'm sorry I didn't fight
for us back then.
"I really wish I had.
"I was a dummy.
"But you've always
been a genius,
"both in intellect and in
matters of the heart.
"You're a real life
Superhero, Miss G."
God...
Um...
Five down: "Christmas song."
Ah, that's "carol".
Three across,
"A doctor treats a..."
"A patient". Patient. Patient...
Four down, "Hit in the head."
"Injury". Okay.
So, "carol", "patient",
and "injury".
Mm-hmm.
Yes!
Welcome back, Mac.
This is for you.
"This Christmas, you've shown me
"what it means
to really show up.
"As everyone standing here can
attest to, you matter in ways
"that a thousand awards
"and a million followers
could never touch.
"I wanna be like you
when I grow up."
Um...
"Blaze".
"Engine".
"Boys".
Hiya, sweetheart.
Glad you made it.
Hi, boys.
Here ya go, kiddo.
"You told me that, to be
happy in life,
"all you need
are a few good people
"who really know you
and really love you."
"I hope that in the
Christmases to come,
"you'll consider counting me
among those few."
Well, you got that
done in record time.
I'm pretty good at games.
You're pretty good
at a lot of stuff.
Chase...
No, no, no. You told me
you would give me
a chance to redeem my...
I'm sorry. Um...
Were you...
Were you saying something?
Yeah. I had
a whole speech prepared,
and now my brain's a little
foggy for some reason.
I'm sorry. There was a
scavenger hunt and a speech?
I'm pretty good at stuff, too.
I love you.
Yeah?
Mm-hmm.
Well, I'm glad we're
finally on the same page.
Okay. How do we gonna do this?
You in Prague,
me in Boston, maybe?
Whoa. Hey, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Whoa Time-out. Your residency?
Well, I reached out.
We'll see.
Yeah, you did! That's the
Pre-med I know and love!
Yes!
I don't know.
I don't know.
We'll figure it out.
- Yeah?
- Whatever it takes
'cause I love you,
and I'm ready to dive...
all the way in,
if you are.
I can physically
see your wheels turning.
What are you doing?
It's just...
Oh, my heart is screaming yes,
but my brain is freaking out.
So, just turn your
brain off and jump.
They're kissing!
I think it worked!
Yeah!
- Yeah!
- Whoo!
Come on, you two, get in here.
Come and claim
this Kris Kringle Cup!
Merry Christmas, Fancy Pants.
Merry Christmas, Pre-med.
Technically, I actually finished
med school a while ago,
so you're gonna have to
think up a new nickname.
Oh, well,
I will get right on that,
- Smarty-pants.
- Oh!
We share this
special time of year
The songs we sing,
the bells that ring
The cookies, cakes, and caroling
Oh, I'm so happy
the season's back again
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