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♪ All wrapped up with you ♪

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♪ I'm giving you all my love ♪

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♪ Fa, la, la, la, la, la... ♪

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I would like to thank you all

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for coming to the launch
of Book Three

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of our extraordinary

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<i>Whispers</i> franchise--

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<i>...Whispers of the Kingdom</i>--

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the YA fantasy thriller

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that is sweeping the world!

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Whoo!

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- Harper.
- Hey.

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So great turnout.

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Yeah. Fans can't get enough.

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And now,
let's meet our author--

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Lilly Lukenbach!

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So?
How's it been going?

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Well, aside from
rushing the book out

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in time for Christmas,

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everyone wants my input
on just about everything.

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Honestly, Jaz?
I'm exhausted.

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Have you talked to Nancy?

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No, not yet.

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I'm worried I'm about
to talk my way out of a career.

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Not a chance, lady! Ha.

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You pushed this book out
before Christmas

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when everyone told you
it was impossible.

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You're a star.
She loves you!

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And... it is my pleasure

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to announce

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that we have just signed

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the author

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for Books Four and Five!

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Hey, Nancy.
You got a second?

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Incredible work, Harper.
You've done it again.

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Another huge hit.

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Thank you. But, um...

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we need to talk.

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I'd like to take
a leave of absence-- one month.

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That's very sudden. Why?

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Well, the third book
is selling well,

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but the reviews
were just ho-hum.

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I was bogged down with promotion
and marketing data,

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wherein I should have
been focusing on the story.

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Those metrics
allow us to build franchises.

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I'm very thankful for that.

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But I thought that this book
would be better received

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than the first two.

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You're being too hard
on yourself, Harper.

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We've had a challenging year,

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professionally and--
and otherwise,

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but you've done
an excellent job

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editing our biggest franchise.

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The fans
are hungry for more.

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This isn't the time
to abandon ship.

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For me,

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there's a magic

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to creating a great story,
and...

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I feel like
I've lost that spark.

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There's a solid roadmap
to all of my books

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until the end of the year.

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I just want to take
some time for myself

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and come back in January.

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Okay, I understand.

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Take the time you need.

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But can I ask you something?

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Of course.

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What happens
if you don't find your spark?

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Um...

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So...

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what are you gonna do
with your time off?

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I have no idea.

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I'll go home and research.

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Maybe go somewhere

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pretty...

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quiet.

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Festive, maybe?

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Mm!

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- Oh.

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What?

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This is crazy.

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I got it.

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- I got in!
- Into what?

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I can't believe
this is happening right now.

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It's this bookstore
in St. Ives.

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Every December,

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they bring in someone
to help around the shop,

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and in exchange,

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you get to live
in the apartment upstairs.

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I signed up,
like, five years ago.

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Okay, that sounds like
the most "Harper" vacation ever.

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The wait list was a mile long!

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I completely forgot about it.

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But now they sent me
these emails

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saying that there's been
a last-minute cancellation,

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and I am next in line
if I want it.

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Well, this has to be
a sign, right?

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You've gotta do it!

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I don't know.

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They want me
to start in two days!

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Harper! Go. Unwind.

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A beautiful small town
surrounded by books?

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It would be amazing for you.

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Christmas at a bookstore?

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That could work.

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They'll be excited

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to have a fancy book editor
in their store.

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Done. Oh, no--
I think I'm gonna lay low.

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If I tell people what I do,

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that's when
all the questions start,

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and I don't want
to deal with that.

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I just want to kick back,
play Christmas Bingo,

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read for pleasure,

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enjoy the holidays.

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Cheers to that.

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- Cheers.

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Let me guess.

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Syrah?

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Bold... savory, ripe.

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Lotta spice. Am I right?

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I'm more of a cocktail girl.

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I'm actually looking
for the owner, Sawyer.

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That's me. I'm Sawyer.

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Oh. I'm Harper Stevens.

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Oh!

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Uh, glad you could make it
on such short notice.

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So, am I working at a bookstore
or a wine store?

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Because you-you seem
to have both.

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In fact, for a bookstore,
it's pretty heavy on the wine.

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Well, we need
to pay the bills.

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I will be managing the business,

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and you'll be helping out
with the books.

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Okay, great.

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Um, but why
is there a wine café?

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You're not a fan?

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Well, I just think
you do one thing,

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and you do it well.

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Judgey much?

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I bet that you actually
know absolutely nothing

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about the brick-and-mortar
book business.

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You caught me!
I'm just a... book lover.

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But I know a great story
from a marketing gimmick.

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I would hardly call wine
a "gimmick."

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Well, not exactly,

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but I believe a good book
will always find an audience.

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I love books.

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I introduced the wine café
a few years ago,

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so that my parents
wouldn't lose their store.

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Oh.

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I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to--

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Misunderstand your audience?

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Clearly,
the concept is working.

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Yeah.

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Why don't I just show you
to the upstairs apartment,

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and you can get settled,
and start tomorrow?

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And by, the way,
if-if I were to drink wine,

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it's usually a chardonnay.

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I have the perfect vintage.

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It develops complexity
over time.

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"The tradition continues.

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Merry Christmas to my bestie.

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Love, Kimberly.

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P.S.

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Remember--

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the first rule
of Christmas Bingo

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is you don't talk about
Christmas Bingo.

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Second rule-- complete
everything on the card."

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"Watch your favorite
Christmas movie."

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"Wear the Santa PJs I got you
all day."

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"Randomly shout 'Bah, humbug!'"

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Merry Christmas.

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What can I get ya?

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Merry Christmas.
Ooh! Can I get

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one of your gingerbread muffins, please?

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Let me guess.
You're... Harper?

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Wow. News travels fast.

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Small town...
plus, Sawyer is a good friend.

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Oh. How long
have you known him?

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Uh, well, he
and my brother, Kirk,

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were best friends
growing up.

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When Kirk moved out of town,

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Sawyer assumed

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"overprotective big brother"
duties.

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Oh, that's really sweet.

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Is it, though?

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- Sadly, for him,

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he's only able
to exercise those powers

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when I'm home on break.

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Breakfast of champions.
On the house.

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Thank you.

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If you're not busy
this evening,

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you should join us
for Cider-and-Cocoa Crawl.

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I'm trying to convince Sawyer
to come, too.

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It's a good way to meet people,
since you're new in town.

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I don't want to impose.

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And Sawyer might need
a break from me

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after my first day.

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Sawyer isn't
the boss of Christmas.

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You let me deal with him.

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The more, the merrier.

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Okay, then.
I'll see you then.

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Thank you.

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Bye.

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In case you forget anything,

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these are the instructions.

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Wow.
That's a lot of instructions.

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My parents are very thorough.

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They've been doing this
every Christmas,

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so it's just best
to do what's asked.

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Good to know.

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My best friend, Kimberly,
and I

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always dreamed of
having our own bookstore.

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Great.

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Definitely had a lot of visitors
with that same dream, so...

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got a lot to learn.

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There's a lot to do.

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Can't be that hard, right?

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And there's always
the instructions,

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in case I need them.

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You will need them.

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I bet you think
that running a bookstore

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is pretty easy these days,
but you'd be surprised.

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What is it that you do
in New York?

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Well, I'm actually trying
to figure that out right now.

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That would be your cue--
go talk to our customers.

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- Oh, right! Obviously.
- Yeah.

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Hi. How are you?
How can I help you?

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Oh, yes.
Those are on the other side.

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So, the post office
is just across the street,

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and we do a ton
of mail-order business

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around the holidays.

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I'm surprised
you find the time,

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with the shop
and the wine bar?

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Mm-hmm.

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The pace is a lot faster
than I thought,

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but it's fun
making recommendations.

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See, that's exactly
how I feel about the wine.

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Noted.

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How long has your family
had the bookstore?

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Well, they opened it
before I was born,

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and it has definitely seen
its ups and downs.

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And then they started
hosting people

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around Christmastime.

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We got a ton of publicity.

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The extra hands
really help with sales.

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Well, that's clever.

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Yeah. I know
it's a bit of a gimmick,

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but we've had people
from all over the world.

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We've had retired librarians,

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to doctors,
police officers.

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Everyone really
seems to love it.

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And what about the wine bar?

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The wine bar is mine.

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00:10:50.150 --> 00:10:51.718
I added it a couple years ago

262
00:10:51.718 --> 00:10:53.787
to make up
for the slower sales months,

263
00:10:53.787 --> 00:10:56.089
and it really
turned things around.

264
00:10:56.089 --> 00:10:57.991
Well, that explains

265
00:10:57.991 --> 00:11:00.093
why the books have
been overshadowed by your wine.

266
00:11:00.093 --> 00:11:02.929
Or maybe it's because
I put a lot of care

267
00:11:02.929 --> 00:11:04.197
into curating
our wine selection.

268
00:11:04.197 --> 00:11:07.500
We have wines that you can't get
anywhere else on the East Coast.

269
00:11:07.500 --> 00:11:10.904
In fact, we often make more
from our wine than books.

270
00:11:10.904 --> 00:11:12.472
I enjoy a good glass of wine,

271
00:11:12.472 --> 00:11:13.973
but there's nothing like

272
00:11:13.973 --> 00:11:15.975
getting lost in the shelves
of a good bookstore.

273
00:11:15.975 --> 00:11:16.976
Sawyer!

274
00:11:18.111 --> 00:11:19.446
Hi!

275
00:11:19.446 --> 00:11:21.147
Mayor, this is--

276
00:11:21.147 --> 00:11:23.750
Harper! I was just
on my way to the bookstore

277
00:11:23.750 --> 00:11:25.785
to say hello
and give you this.

278
00:11:25.785 --> 00:11:27.354
Inside
is everything you need to know

279
00:11:27.354 --> 00:11:28.855
about St. Ives,

280
00:11:28.855 --> 00:11:31.491
plus an itinerary
of our holiday-season events,

281
00:11:31.491 --> 00:11:33.126
so don't be a stranger.

282
00:11:33.126 --> 00:11:34.928
Well, thank you.

283
00:11:34.928 --> 00:11:36.396
I was planning
on laying low this year

284
00:11:36.396 --> 00:11:38.264
to work on a project
for a friend,

285
00:11:38.264 --> 00:11:39.432
but I'll definitely
take a look.

286
00:11:39.432 --> 00:11:41.067
Well, we'll see you

287
00:11:41.067 --> 00:11:42.369
at the Cider-and-Cocoa Crawl
tonight. Right?

288
00:11:42.369 --> 00:11:43.937
No.

289
00:11:43.937 --> 00:11:45.271
Josie said you would be coming.

290
00:11:45.271 --> 00:11:47.907
Wait. Josie invited you?

291
00:11:47.907 --> 00:11:50.443
W... I-I'm sure it's could be
considered an invitation

292
00:11:50.443 --> 00:11:52.312
when you won't
take no for an answer.

293
00:11:52.312 --> 00:11:55.382
But, honestly, I'd be okay
just staying in and reading.

294
00:11:55.382 --> 00:11:56.383
No excuses!

295
00:11:56.383 --> 00:11:57.951
Our town is known

296
00:11:57.951 --> 00:11:59.552
for its welcoming
Christmas cheer.

297
00:11:59.552 --> 00:12:01.221
Isn't that right, Sawyer?

298
00:12:04.324 --> 00:12:05.525
Yeah, okay.

299
00:12:05.525 --> 00:12:08.128
We can debate
which cider is the best.

300
00:12:08.128 --> 00:12:09.863
Bet you'll have
your opinions on that.

301
00:12:09.863 --> 00:12:11.498
Actually, I'm more of
a hot chocolate girl.

302
00:12:11.498 --> 00:12:12.499
'Course you are.

303
00:12:12.499 --> 00:12:14.334
Well, it sounds like

304
00:12:14.334 --> 00:12:16.302
it will be
a lively holiday season

305
00:12:16.302 --> 00:12:18.304
at the bookstore this year.

306
00:12:22.142 --> 00:12:24.044
Post office.

307
00:12:26.846 --> 00:12:28.548
Um, excuse me.

308
00:12:28.548 --> 00:12:30.216
Yeah, hi!
Can I help you?

309
00:12:30.216 --> 00:12:31.885
I'm looking at the shelves,

310
00:12:31.885 --> 00:12:33.586
but I can't find
what I'm looking for.

311
00:12:33.586 --> 00:12:35.555
I'm wondering
if you have any books on,

312
00:12:35.555 --> 00:12:37.090
well--
...how to write a book.

313
00:12:37.090 --> 00:12:39.025
I can probably
help you with that.

314
00:12:39.025 --> 00:12:41.161
I've been trying to write
my grandparents' love story

315
00:12:41.161 --> 00:12:42.262
for years,

316
00:12:42.262 --> 00:12:43.897
and I keep getting stuck.

317
00:12:43.897 --> 00:12:45.231
- Your grandparents, huh?
- Mm-hmm!

318
00:12:45.231 --> 00:12:47.300
I'm sure we can find you
the perfect book.

319
00:12:47.300 --> 00:12:51.304
Ah... there is a great one
that I can recommend.

320
00:12:51.304 --> 00:12:52.572
Though it doesn't
seem to be here.

321
00:12:52.572 --> 00:12:53.573
Can you order it?

322
00:12:53.573 --> 00:12:57.177
Oh. Um... I think so.

323
00:12:57.177 --> 00:13:00.113
Sawyer should have my name
and phone number on file.

324
00:13:00.113 --> 00:13:02.315
He usually
just calls when it arrives.

325
00:13:02.315 --> 00:13:03.216
Great! What was your name?

326
00:13:03.216 --> 00:13:04.417
Beth Bradley.

327
00:13:04.417 --> 00:13:05.585
Okay, Beth. I'm Harper.

328
00:13:05.585 --> 00:13:06.920
I'll put the order in

329
00:13:06.920 --> 00:13:07.954
and I'll call you
when it gets here.

330
00:13:07.954 --> 00:13:09.856
- Thank you.
- You got it.

331
00:13:13.460 --> 00:13:16.196
Okay...

332
00:13:16.196 --> 00:13:18.231
now what?

333
00:13:23.303 --> 00:13:24.938
So, how was your first day?

334
00:13:24.938 --> 00:13:27.507
Good. Good.
Fine, I guess.

335
00:13:27.507 --> 00:13:30.877
Still wrapping my head
around a few things,

336
00:13:30.877 --> 00:13:33.213
and there's lots to learn.

337
00:13:33.213 --> 00:13:34.914
But tell me about you.
What do you study in college?

338
00:13:34.914 --> 00:13:36.583
Great question.

339
00:13:36.583 --> 00:13:38.485
My parents ask it
all the time.

340
00:13:38.485 --> 00:13:40.186
Mm.

341
00:13:40.186 --> 00:13:42.088
I'm just trying to figure out
what I really love, you know?

342
00:13:42.088 --> 00:13:43.189
Well, sometimes,

343
00:13:43.189 --> 00:13:45.358
finding the right career
is a process of elimination.

344
00:13:45.358 --> 00:13:46.559
You'll get there.

345
00:13:46.559 --> 00:13:49.262
Hey! Have either of you tried
this bourbon-ginger cider?

346
00:13:49.262 --> 00:13:50.497
It's amazing.

347
00:13:50.497 --> 00:13:53.500
Oh, wait. 'Course you haven't.

348
00:13:53.500 --> 00:13:56.503
It can't be any better than
the peppermint hot chocolate.

349
00:13:56.503 --> 00:13:58.071
It's definitely
way more complex

350
00:13:58.071 --> 00:13:59.906
than just peppermint
and chocolate.

351
00:13:59.906 --> 00:14:02.042
Peppermint hot chocolate
is a classic for a reason.

352
00:14:02.042 --> 00:14:03.376
Okay, and that concludes

353
00:14:03.376 --> 00:14:06.246
the "cider versus cocoa"
portion of our evening.

354
00:14:06.246 --> 00:14:09.349
So, Harper, what made you want
to come here for Christmas?

355
00:14:09.349 --> 00:14:11.284
To work in the store.

356
00:14:11.284 --> 00:14:13.620
But I also needed
a change of scenery.

357
00:14:13.620 --> 00:14:15.355
From New York?

358
00:14:15.355 --> 00:14:17.390
Isn't that the greatest place
to spend Christmas, like, ever?

359
00:14:17.390 --> 00:14:19.292
It can be.

360
00:14:19.292 --> 00:14:21.661
Do you have anyone special

361
00:14:21.661 --> 00:14:22.595
coming to spend Christmas
with you?

362
00:14:22.595 --> 00:14:24.364
Whoa! Josie.

363
00:14:24.364 --> 00:14:25.532
Sorry.

364
00:14:25.532 --> 00:14:27.100
I'm all about the overshare.

365
00:14:27.100 --> 00:14:28.068
It's fine.

366
00:14:28.068 --> 00:14:30.337
So, how do you usually
spend the holidays?

367
00:14:30.337 --> 00:14:31.204
Well, it depends.

368
00:14:31.204 --> 00:14:32.539
Sometimes, I spend it
with my parents.

369
00:14:32.539 --> 00:14:34.274
Or, if I stay in the city,

370
00:14:34.274 --> 00:14:37.344
we do a sort of "orphan"
Christmas with my friends.

371
00:14:37.344 --> 00:14:38.445
That sounds like us.

372
00:14:38.445 --> 00:14:40.380
We usually do it
with Rhys and Wes.

373
00:14:40.380 --> 00:14:41.581
Every Christmas,

374
00:14:41.581 --> 00:14:43.483
the bookshop
gets guests to run it.

375
00:14:43.483 --> 00:14:45.085
They're usually totally nice,

376
00:14:45.085 --> 00:14:47.420
but we don't get
too many cool New Yorkers.

377
00:14:47.420 --> 00:14:51.191
Honestly, I would love to have
another girl in our group.

378
00:14:51.191 --> 00:14:52.659
I always feel
a little outnumbered.

379
00:14:52.659 --> 00:14:54.160
That's very nice.

380
00:14:54.160 --> 00:14:56.429
Maybe I'll join you
for a few events.

381
00:14:56.429 --> 00:14:57.664
- Oh--
- Yes!

382
00:14:57.664 --> 00:14:59.065
Another girl!

383
00:14:59.065 --> 00:15:01.001
Bye-e!

384
00:15:14.514 --> 00:15:15.749
Okay, Kimberly.

385
00:15:15.749 --> 00:15:18.718
Time to kick off
Christmas Bingo.

386
00:15:18.718 --> 00:15:21.054
Ahh.

387
00:15:23.790 --> 00:15:27.327
"Eat a dozen Christmas cookies
in one sitting."

388
00:15:27.327 --> 00:15:29.095
In public.

389
00:15:29.095 --> 00:15:31.431
Well, that should be awkward.

390
00:15:43.276 --> 00:15:45.045
Do you need help?

391
00:15:45.045 --> 00:15:47.313
Uh... no, I'm good, thanks.

392
00:15:47.313 --> 00:15:48.348
Are you sure?

393
00:15:49.416 --> 00:15:52.052
Well, the church is doing
a Christmas book drive.

394
00:15:52.052 --> 00:15:53.386
Maybe you could help

395
00:15:53.386 --> 00:15:54.654
by putting together
some children's books to donate?

396
00:15:54.654 --> 00:15:56.189
Sure. I'd be happy to.

397
00:15:57.290 --> 00:15:59.125
Anything specific
you have in mind?

398
00:15:59.125 --> 00:16:02.095
Uh, just something
for younger kids and pre-teens.

399
00:16:03.363 --> 00:16:05.365
How 'bout these?

400
00:16:08.068 --> 00:16:10.170
These are great.

401
00:16:10.170 --> 00:16:12.305
How did you know
these are our bestsellers?

402
00:16:13.340 --> 00:16:16.343
Well, I...
consulted my inner child.

403
00:16:21.181 --> 00:16:23.183
Hello?

404
00:16:23.183 --> 00:16:25.218
Hi.

405
00:16:25.218 --> 00:16:28.621
Yeah, it's, uh...
it's going well.

406
00:16:32.192 --> 00:16:34.427
Well, I-- no. I just didn't
realize that you had re-engaged.

407
00:16:35.595 --> 00:16:37.230
Yeah, okay. Well, I'm...

408
00:16:37.230 --> 00:16:39.265
I'm glad that
you're having a great time,

409
00:16:39.265 --> 00:16:40.667
and just send the offer over
when you get it,

410
00:16:40.667 --> 00:16:42.202
and I'll have a look at it.

411
00:16:42.202 --> 00:16:43.636
Yeah, I love you, too.

412
00:16:43.636 --> 00:16:46.139
Okay, bye.

413
00:16:47.507 --> 00:16:49.342
Is everything okay?

414
00:16:49.342 --> 00:16:50.577
Uh...

415
00:16:50.577 --> 00:16:52.679
yeah, no, everything, uh...

416
00:16:52.679 --> 00:16:53.813
everything's fine.

417
00:16:53.813 --> 00:16:54.814
- Ah!

418
00:16:59.619 --> 00:17:00.553
Are you sure?

419
00:17:02.589 --> 00:17:04.190
Yeah.

420
00:17:04.190 --> 00:17:05.558
Um...

421
00:17:05.558 --> 00:17:07.694
yeah, I-I think I just--
I need to get some air,

422
00:17:07.694 --> 00:17:08.762
so, if you wanna take
your lunch,

423
00:17:08.762 --> 00:17:10.330
just lock the front door.

424
00:17:10.330 --> 00:17:12.532
Sounds good.
Take your time.

425
00:17:24.144 --> 00:17:25.078
Oh!

426
00:17:25.078 --> 00:17:28.214
You must be
our Christmas bookstore visitor.

427
00:17:28.214 --> 00:17:31.751
Come with me!
There's a seat over 'ere.

428
00:17:31.751 --> 00:17:33.186
Oh, sorry,
I didn't catch your name.

429
00:17:33.186 --> 00:17:35.188
- Oh--
- This is Wes.

430
00:17:35.188 --> 00:17:36.189
- Hi.
- And you must

431
00:17:36.189 --> 00:17:37.323
know Sawyer already.

432
00:17:37.323 --> 00:17:38.558
I'm Harper.

433
00:17:38.558 --> 00:17:39.559
So, this is her, huh?

434
00:17:41.528 --> 00:17:43.229
Oh. Thank you.

435
00:17:43.229 --> 00:17:46.599
Yeah. So, this is
our favorite Brit, Rhys.

436
00:17:46.599 --> 00:17:47.801
I love your pub.

437
00:17:47.801 --> 00:17:50.303
It's so fun and lively.

438
00:17:50.303 --> 00:17:51.905
Ah, chuffed to hear it.

439
00:17:51.905 --> 00:17:53.540
What brought you
to this side of the Atlantic?

440
00:17:53.540 --> 00:17:55.742
Years ago, I fell in love
with Henry, a--

441
00:17:55.742 --> 00:17:57.344
a local carpenter.

442
00:17:57.344 --> 00:17:59.746
Followed him back here,
and we built the pub together.

443
00:17:59.746 --> 00:18:01.147
Oh, that's so sweet.

444
00:18:01.147 --> 00:18:02.315
Is Henry here?

445
00:18:02.315 --> 00:18:04.617
He passed.
Five years ago.

446
00:18:04.617 --> 00:18:06.219
Oh, I'm so sorry.

447
00:18:06.219 --> 00:18:08.154
Well, I've got Sawyer
and his lot out of it,

448
00:18:08.154 --> 00:18:09.856
and this place is my 'ome now.

449
00:18:09.856 --> 00:18:12.826
Be right back!

450
00:18:12.826 --> 00:18:15.161
So... how's it going
at the bookstore?

451
00:18:15.161 --> 00:18:16.696
Well--

452
00:18:16.696 --> 00:18:18.832
...the owner
is a real taskmaster.

453
00:18:18.832 --> 00:18:20.400
Really?

454
00:18:20.400 --> 00:18:21.768
Usually, he's such
a sweetheart.

455
00:18:21.768 --> 00:18:23.336
My advice?

456
00:18:23.336 --> 00:18:25.572
Start talking to him
about his favorite Pinot Noir.

457
00:18:25.572 --> 00:18:27.440
- He'll never shut up.
- All right, that's enough.

458
00:18:27.440 --> 00:18:28.475
Funny guy.

459
00:18:28.475 --> 00:18:31.911
Today's special--
fish and chips, on the 'ouse.

460
00:18:31.911 --> 00:18:33.780
That's so kind.
Thank you.

461
00:18:33.780 --> 00:18:35.482
I don't know
if Sawyer's mentioned it,

462
00:18:35.482 --> 00:18:37.784
but I host the big, uh,
Christmas sing-along

463
00:18:37.784 --> 00:18:39.386
here at the pub.

464
00:18:39.386 --> 00:18:41.721
It's a mandatory holiday event.

465
00:18:41.721 --> 00:18:43.623
Sounds lovely.

466
00:18:43.623 --> 00:18:44.858
Are you doing
the same-old this year?

467
00:18:44.858 --> 00:18:46.426
Yeah.

468
00:18:46.426 --> 00:18:47.560
So anything new?
A couple surprises.

469
00:18:56.636 --> 00:18:59.239
Hey. Thanks so much
for letting me crash your lunch.

470
00:18:59.239 --> 00:19:00.440
Your friends are great.

471
00:19:00.440 --> 00:19:02.942
Yeah. Yeah, they're great guys.

472
00:19:04.010 --> 00:19:08.248
Look, I'm sorry
for running off earlier.

473
00:19:08.248 --> 00:19:09.916
I got this unexpected
phone call,

474
00:19:09.916 --> 00:19:11.918
and I just needed a minute
to clear my head.

475
00:19:11.918 --> 00:19:14.888
Yeah. Is everything okay?

476
00:19:14.888 --> 00:19:17.223
Yes.

477
00:19:19.693 --> 00:19:21.561
And... no.

478
00:19:23.596 --> 00:19:24.964
Okay.

479
00:19:24.964 --> 00:19:27.267
There's this guy that's been
trying to buy the store

480
00:19:27.267 --> 00:19:28.401
for a few months now,

481
00:19:28.401 --> 00:19:29.769
and apparently
he just made my parents

482
00:19:29.769 --> 00:19:31.204
an offer
that can't be refused.

483
00:19:31.838 --> 00:19:32.939
Oh.

484
00:19:32.939 --> 00:19:34.007
They really love the community

485
00:19:34.007 --> 00:19:35.608
they've become a part of
in Mexico

486
00:19:35.608 --> 00:19:36.643
and they wanna retire there,

487
00:19:36.643 --> 00:19:38.945
and, basically, this would
allow them to do so.

488
00:19:38.945 --> 00:19:41.514
Well, isn't that a good thing?

489
00:19:41.514 --> 00:19:44.584
Yes, but...

490
00:19:44.584 --> 00:19:47.420
I've worked so hard
the last couple of years

491
00:19:47.420 --> 00:19:48.888
to build this business
back up.

492
00:19:48.888 --> 00:19:50.290
I feel like I've...

493
00:19:50.290 --> 00:19:53.259
put so much of myself
into this place.

494
00:19:53.259 --> 00:19:54.661
They did say
that it would give me

495
00:19:54.661 --> 00:19:57.397
a big enough safety net
so I could pursue my own dreams.

496
00:19:57.397 --> 00:19:59.432
But, you know, the thing is--

497
00:19:59.432 --> 00:20:01.267
you know,
I went to college for business.

498
00:20:01.267 --> 00:20:03.036
It was never part of my plan
to come back

499
00:20:03.036 --> 00:20:04.838
and run the store
with my parents.

500
00:20:04.838 --> 00:20:06.406
They probably see
selling the place

501
00:20:06.406 --> 00:20:08.608
as a way of releasing me
from the commitment.

502
00:20:08.608 --> 00:20:09.809
I don't know.
Maybe they see it as a gift.

503
00:20:09.809 --> 00:20:11.745
Well, maybe it is a gift.

504
00:20:13.380 --> 00:20:14.781
Not everyone gets a do-over.

505
00:20:16.016 --> 00:20:17.817
Yeah, that is true.

506
00:20:17.817 --> 00:20:18.718
Anyways, there's still
some deal points

507
00:20:18.718 --> 00:20:19.853
that I need to go over
with my lawyer,

508
00:20:19.853 --> 00:20:20.820
because I'm not signing anything

509
00:20:20.820 --> 00:20:22.889
till I know
that my parents are protected.

510
00:20:22.889 --> 00:20:26.593
Well, they're very lucky
to have you.

511
00:20:26.593 --> 00:20:27.794
Thank you.

512
00:20:30.597 --> 00:20:33.833
I feel like I just unloaded
so much onto you.

513
00:20:33.833 --> 00:20:36.302
No problem.

514
00:20:36.302 --> 00:20:37.604
I'm a good listener.

515
00:20:37.604 --> 00:20:38.705
Yeah.

516
00:20:38.705 --> 00:20:40.440
Um...

517
00:20:43.043 --> 00:20:43.943
We should--

518
00:20:43.943 --> 00:20:45.578
let's get back to work.

519
00:20:45.578 --> 00:20:46.780
Yes, great.

520
00:20:47.947 --> 00:20:49.983
Oh, hey. Um...

521
00:20:49.983 --> 00:20:51.618
I've heard about this idea

522
00:20:51.618 --> 00:20:53.620
where customers
can suggest their favorite book

523
00:20:53.620 --> 00:20:54.954
and we can display them

524
00:20:54.954 --> 00:20:56.756
with a short
written recommendation.

525
00:20:56.756 --> 00:20:59.392
That way,
when someone's browsing,

526
00:20:59.392 --> 00:21:01.394
it's easier to find the good
reads they're looking for.

527
00:21:01.394 --> 00:21:03.063
Yeah, okay. Sure. Go for it.

528
00:21:03.063 --> 00:21:06.366
Really? I can just go in,
and change that?

529
00:21:06.366 --> 00:21:08.468
Yeah, whatever you want.

530
00:21:08.468 --> 00:21:10.470
Well, when I'm done
with this place,

531
00:21:10.470 --> 00:21:11.905
you'll be selling
more books than wine.

532
00:21:11.905 --> 00:21:14.574
Knock yourself out!

533
00:21:14.574 --> 00:21:15.909
Good.

534
00:21:15.909 --> 00:21:19.479
I love a challenge.

535
00:21:22.949 --> 00:21:25.051
Sweet Tooth Christmas cookies?

536
00:21:25.051 --> 00:21:26.786
Mm-mm.
- Sorry.

537
00:21:26.786 --> 00:21:28.021
May I have one?

538
00:21:28.021 --> 00:21:29.956
No-o-o! I only have a dozen.

539
00:21:29.956 --> 00:21:31.024
What, you can't spare one?

540
00:21:31.024 --> 00:21:32.092
I'm not allowed.

541
00:21:33.893 --> 00:21:35.362
Why not?

542
00:21:35.362 --> 00:21:37.731
The first rule
of Christmas Bingo

543
00:21:37.731 --> 00:21:39.132
is that...

544
00:21:39.132 --> 00:21:42.402
I'm not allowed to talk
about Christmas Bingo.

545
00:21:42.402 --> 00:21:43.737
What's "Christmas Bingo"?

546
00:21:43.737 --> 00:21:45.038
You're asking me
to break the first rule again!

547
00:21:46.873 --> 00:21:50.110
Oh, Beth!
Your order just arrived.

548
00:21:50.110 --> 00:21:52.712
Oh, thank you so much
for ordering it.

549
00:21:52.712 --> 00:21:54.514
I'm so excited to jump in!

550
00:21:54.514 --> 00:21:56.683
I don't remember ordering books
being in the instructions.

551
00:21:56.683 --> 00:21:58.752
Yeah, well,
I finally figured it out.

552
00:21:58.752 --> 00:22:01.421
I'm gonna need a progress report
soon on your writing.

553
00:22:01.421 --> 00:22:03.423
You got it!
Thank you.

554
00:22:05.592 --> 00:22:07.894
Actually...
a bookstore is a perfect place

555
00:22:07.894 --> 00:22:09.129
to help someone like Beth.

556
00:22:09.129 --> 00:22:11.698
Yeah, that's exactly
why we have books.

557
00:22:11.698 --> 00:22:14.768
No! I mean, there must be
other writers around.

558
00:22:14.768 --> 00:22:16.136
Maybe we can create

559
00:22:16.136 --> 00:22:18.471
an opportunity for them
to meet one another?

560
00:22:18.471 --> 00:22:19.806
Whoa! Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Hold on.

561
00:22:19.806 --> 00:22:22.575
Are you saying
that you want to host an event?

562
00:22:22.575 --> 00:22:23.977
You said I could do
whatever I wanted.

563
00:22:23.977 --> 00:22:25.879
Yeah, but within reason!

564
00:22:25.879 --> 00:22:27.514
I mean, come on, you're only
here for a few more weeks.

565
00:22:27.514 --> 00:22:29.416
It'll be like a book club...

566
00:22:29.416 --> 00:22:30.884
just for writers.

567
00:22:30.884 --> 00:22:33.186
One night a week,
after we close.

568
00:22:33.186 --> 00:22:34.688
Are you always this impetuous?

569
00:22:34.688 --> 00:22:35.755
Call it spontaneous.

570
00:22:35.755 --> 00:22:37.590
Okay.

571
00:22:37.590 --> 00:22:38.792
Fine.

572
00:22:38.792 --> 00:22:40.393
But it'll cost you a cookie.

573
00:22:41.528 --> 00:22:43.863
Well...
it is a baker's dozen.

574
00:22:43.863 --> 00:22:44.831
Yes!

575
00:22:46.099 --> 00:22:47.167
This one.

576
00:22:48.501 --> 00:22:49.903
Mm!

577
00:23:07.787 --> 00:23:09.222
Hi, honey!

578
00:23:09.222 --> 00:23:10.957
We are just calling to see
how things are going there.

579
00:23:10.957 --> 00:23:12.492
<i>Um... Yeah, it's good.</i>

580
00:23:12.492 --> 00:23:14.194
<i>It's g-- It's just--</i>

581
00:23:14.194 --> 00:23:15.161
<i>It's gonna take me
a little time</i>

582
00:23:15.161 --> 00:23:17.130
<i>to shake off</i>

583
00:23:17.130 --> 00:23:18.832
my real life,

584
00:23:18.832 --> 00:23:20.500
but, yeah, I'm settling in.

585
00:23:20.500 --> 00:23:21.868
<i>Yeah, I know you wanna relax,</i>

586
00:23:21.868 --> 00:23:23.536
<i>but try to have some fun,
too, huh?</i>

587
00:23:23.536 --> 00:23:26.072
I'm actually starting
a new round of Christmas Bingo.

588
00:23:26.072 --> 00:23:27.474
<i>That is great, honey!</i>

589
00:23:27.474 --> 00:23:28.908
<i>We can't wait to hear
all about it.</i>

590
00:23:28.908 --> 00:23:31.011
Just try not to get arrested,
or anything, huh?

591
00:23:31.011 --> 00:23:32.912
Uh, we won't be able
to bail you out

592
00:23:32.912 --> 00:23:33.913
from the Mediterranean.

593
00:23:33.913 --> 00:23:34.914
<i>Deal.</i>

594
00:23:34.914 --> 00:23:36.082
Well, we love you.

595
00:23:36.082 --> 00:23:37.951
I love you guys, too.
Have fun.

596
00:23:37.951 --> 00:23:39.652
Bye!

597
00:23:51.164 --> 00:23:52.665
Just got off the phone
with our lawyer.

598
00:23:52.665 --> 00:23:53.733
We are countering the offer.

599
00:23:53.733 --> 00:23:55.502
Great!

600
00:23:55.502 --> 00:23:57.203
I need to drop off
the book donations

601
00:23:57.203 --> 00:23:58.505
to the church's booth.

602
00:23:58.505 --> 00:23:59.773
I'm all done.

603
00:23:59.773 --> 00:24:01.107
Okay, great.

604
00:24:01.107 --> 00:24:03.009
You're okay here alone?

605
00:24:03.009 --> 00:24:05.011
Yeah. Yeah, I should be fine.

606
00:24:07.747 --> 00:24:10.717
I could use a hand...
if you wanna come.

607
00:24:11.785 --> 00:24:13.219
Sure.

608
00:24:13.219 --> 00:24:15.288
I'd love to.

609
00:24:15.288 --> 00:24:16.856
Get that one?

610
00:24:16.856 --> 00:24:18.725
Yeah.

611
00:24:18.725 --> 00:24:20.960
Thanks.

612
00:24:22.929 --> 00:24:24.564
Warm candied almonds--

613
00:24:24.564 --> 00:24:26.833
something I always get
at the Christmas market.

614
00:24:26.833 --> 00:24:28.168
Mm, I can see why--
they're delicious.

615
00:24:28.168 --> 00:24:29.269
Mm-hmm.

616
00:24:29.269 --> 00:24:30.937
I should get some
for my mom and dad.

617
00:24:30.937 --> 00:24:33.106
Yeah, so, do you miss being
around them during the holidays?

618
00:24:33.106 --> 00:24:36.242
I do, but they've been
planning this trip for a while.

619
00:24:36.242 --> 00:24:38.244
You know what I miss?

620
00:24:38.244 --> 00:24:40.146
Every Christmas growing up,

621
00:24:40.146 --> 00:24:41.314
my dad and I
would make luminaries.

622
00:24:41.314 --> 00:24:42.315
"Luminaries"?

623
00:24:42.315 --> 00:24:44.184
Yeah. They're like

624
00:24:44.184 --> 00:24:45.952
paper lanterns
that sit on the ground.

625
00:24:45.952 --> 00:24:48.021
We'd light up
our whole street with them.

626
00:24:48.021 --> 00:24:49.189
Hmm.

627
00:24:49.189 --> 00:24:51.024
They give off
the most beautiful glow.

628
00:24:51.024 --> 00:24:52.125
Sounds nice.

629
00:24:52.125 --> 00:24:54.160
So, any siblings?

630
00:24:54.160 --> 00:24:56.629
Nope. Only child. You?

631
00:24:56.629 --> 00:24:57.564
Same.

632
00:24:57.564 --> 00:24:59.032
On the one hand,

633
00:24:59.032 --> 00:25:00.734
it meant that we got
all the toys under the tree.

634
00:25:00.734 --> 00:25:02.002
Yeah, but on the other hand,

635
00:25:02.002 --> 00:25:03.703
it meant that we had no kids
to play with Christmas morning.

636
00:25:03.703 --> 00:25:05.138
Ah, that's where I lucked out.

637
00:25:05.138 --> 00:25:06.940
Kimberly lived
three houses away.

638
00:25:06.940 --> 00:25:08.842
It was like having a sister.

639
00:25:08.842 --> 00:25:10.777
I guess I had that with Kirk,
Josie's brother.

640
00:25:10.777 --> 00:25:12.012
Mm-hmm?

641
00:25:12.012 --> 00:25:13.980
Yeah. Except, of course, Josie
always wanted to tag along.

642
00:25:13.980 --> 00:25:16.583
Can't imagine.

643
00:25:16.583 --> 00:25:18.318
That's another thing
we have in common--

644
00:25:18.318 --> 00:25:20.687
we have parents
who gave us literary names.

645
00:25:20.687 --> 00:25:22.155
Yeah, a sign
of excellent taste.

646
00:25:22.155 --> 00:25:24.024
And also, speaking of,

647
00:25:24.024 --> 00:25:26.659
I think... hmm?

648
00:25:26.659 --> 00:25:27.827
Uh...

649
00:25:27.827 --> 00:25:29.662
Seriously?

650
00:25:29.662 --> 00:25:31.931
Okay.

651
00:25:31.931 --> 00:25:33.133
What was your favorite
Christmas gift?

652
00:25:34.334 --> 00:25:36.369
The guy I dated
all through college

653
00:25:36.369 --> 00:25:38.938
gave me a rare edition
of Pride and Prejudice.

654
00:25:38.938 --> 00:25:40.640
Now, that's tough to beat.

655
00:25:40.640 --> 00:25:42.909
That sounds like
a very thoughtful guy.

656
00:25:42.909 --> 00:25:44.110
He was.

657
00:25:44.110 --> 00:25:46.312
So, what happened to him?

658
00:25:46.312 --> 00:25:49.949
He's a tech genius
who moved to Silicon Valley

659
00:25:49.949 --> 00:25:52.819
and is probably
a gazillionaire at this point.

660
00:25:52.819 --> 00:25:54.988
How 'bout you?
Favorite Christmas gift?

661
00:25:54.988 --> 00:25:57.323
Ooh, that would
have to be when I was seven.

662
00:25:57.323 --> 00:26:00.026
Santa brought me a puppy--
"Frosty"--

663
00:26:00.026 --> 00:26:01.628
and we were inseparable.

664
00:26:01.628 --> 00:26:02.929
He used to sleep on my head.

665
00:26:02.929 --> 00:26:04.731
Well, that's very cute.

666
00:26:04.731 --> 00:26:06.800
Not really.
He slobbered a lot.

667
00:26:08.802 --> 00:26:11.905
Okay, so what's next
on the Christmas agenda?

668
00:26:11.905 --> 00:26:14.207
"The Reindeer Games."
A St. Ives tradition.

669
00:26:14.207 --> 00:26:15.375
Oh?

670
00:26:15.375 --> 00:26:16.910
It's a series
of extreme challenges

671
00:26:16.910 --> 00:26:18.378
intended to push you
to your limits.

672
00:26:18.378 --> 00:26:19.813
Sounds cutthroat.

673
00:26:19.813 --> 00:26:20.780
Oh, it's not
for the faint of heart.

674
00:26:20.780 --> 00:26:23.216
And I know that you're here
to unwind, so...

675
00:26:23.216 --> 00:26:24.851
you might wanna
sit this one out.

676
00:26:24.851 --> 00:26:26.086
Excuse me.

677
00:26:26.086 --> 00:26:29.222
I was captain of the All-City
soccer team in high school.

678
00:26:29.222 --> 00:26:31.391
I think
you might be looking at

679
00:26:31.391 --> 00:26:33.426
the next
Reindeer Games champion.

680
00:26:33.426 --> 00:26:34.961
That's adorable!

681
00:26:34.961 --> 00:26:36.996
You would be lucky
to even win one event,

682
00:26:36.996 --> 00:26:37.864
let alone the whole thing.

683
00:26:37.864 --> 00:26:40.767
You care to wager,
Mr. Overconfident?

684
00:26:40.767 --> 00:26:41.434
Please.

685
00:26:41.434 --> 00:26:43.003
You are looking at

686
00:26:43.003 --> 00:26:45.972
the four-time
Reindeer Games champion!

687
00:26:45.972 --> 00:26:47.240
No one

688
00:26:47.240 --> 00:26:48.875
has even
come close to my record.

689
00:26:48.875 --> 00:26:50.343
Okay, I'll take that
as a "yes".

690
00:26:50.343 --> 00:26:53.747
How about if I win one game,

691
00:26:53.747 --> 00:26:55.682
and you already agreed
to my writer event,

692
00:26:55.682 --> 00:26:59.019
but you also have to agree
to any other new idea I have--

693
00:26:59.019 --> 00:27:00.053
within reason.

694
00:27:00.053 --> 00:27:01.187
And if you don't?

695
00:27:02.722 --> 00:27:04.891
I promise to... never
bring up another new idea.

696
00:27:06.092 --> 00:27:07.994
It'll be like taking candy
from a baby, city girl.

697
00:27:07.994 --> 00:27:09.229
Game on.

698
00:27:21.174 --> 00:27:22.776
Hey... Kimberly.

699
00:27:22.776 --> 00:27:24.411
You would love
the bookstore here.

700
00:27:24.411 --> 00:27:27.480
And the town is gorgeous.

701
00:27:27.480 --> 00:27:29.816
Not sure about the wine bar yet,

702
00:27:29.816 --> 00:27:32.419
but it's starting
to grow on me.

703
00:27:38.958 --> 00:27:39.926
Let me guess--

704
00:27:39.926 --> 00:27:41.861
you're carb-loading
for the Reindeer Games?

705
00:27:41.861 --> 00:27:42.796
You know it.

706
00:27:42.796 --> 00:27:44.264
Gingerbread muffin
and a coffee, please.

707
00:27:44.264 --> 00:27:45.965
Coming right up.

708
00:27:45.965 --> 00:27:46.866
By the way,

709
00:27:46.866 --> 00:27:48.868
these Christmas cookies
were so good.

710
00:27:48.868 --> 00:27:51.204
I think you have a future
in coconut snowballs.

711
00:27:51.204 --> 00:27:52.772
Awesome!

712
00:27:52.772 --> 00:27:53.940
Well, at least I'll have
something to fall back on,

713
00:27:53.940 --> 00:27:55.275
if I end up
dropping out of college.

714
00:27:55.275 --> 00:27:57.143
You're dropping out
of college?

715
00:27:57.143 --> 00:27:59.012
Maybe. I don't know.

716
00:27:59.012 --> 00:28:00.447
I just-- I don't really see
the point in staying,

717
00:28:00.447 --> 00:28:02.015
if I don't even know
what I'm gonna do. You know?

718
00:28:02.015 --> 00:28:05.085
Maybe I could come back,
help Mimi run the shop.

719
00:28:05.085 --> 00:28:07.120
Have you talked
to anyone about this?

720
00:28:07.120 --> 00:28:08.388
It's not exactly something

721
00:28:08.388 --> 00:28:09.456
that I want to bring up
at the dinner table--

722
00:28:09.456 --> 00:28:14.127
at least, not until
I've made a final decision.

723
00:28:14.127 --> 00:28:16.463
Can I make a suggestion?

724
00:28:16.463 --> 00:28:18.098
Talk to Sawyer.

725
00:28:18.098 --> 00:28:20.433
He really takes his role
as your surrogate big brother

726
00:28:20.433 --> 00:28:21.801
seriously.

727
00:28:21.801 --> 00:28:23.803
Sounds like you two
are getting along.

728
00:28:23.803 --> 00:28:26.239
Tch. Depends on the day.

729
00:28:26.239 --> 00:28:28.108
There you go.

730
00:28:28.108 --> 00:28:29.876
Thank you.
See you later!

731
00:28:34.814 --> 00:28:36.916
What makes you want
to compete again, Sawyer?

732
00:28:36.916 --> 00:28:39.986
Scared the, uh, out-of-towner's
gonna beat the locals?

733
00:28:39.986 --> 00:28:42.222
We might have a bet
riding on it.

734
00:28:42.222 --> 00:28:43.957
Careful, he's a sore loser.

735
00:28:44.924 --> 00:28:46.960
Are these stretch-worthy
events?

736
00:28:46.960 --> 00:28:48.328
Uh, yeah, they are
for those who wanna win.

737
00:28:48.328 --> 00:28:49.362
Oh.

738
00:28:49.362 --> 00:28:50.563
It's an all-ages event,

739
00:28:50.563 --> 00:28:51.998
but the guys
always seem to think

740
00:28:51.998 --> 00:28:53.933
that they're competing
in the Olympics.

741
00:28:53.933 --> 00:28:57.070
Hey! Never underestimate
the athletic prowess of a child.

742
00:28:57.070 --> 00:28:59.272
And don't fall
for their fake tears!

743
00:28:59.272 --> 00:29:00.473
See what I have to deal with?

744
00:29:00.473 --> 00:29:01.574
You know what?
You should just follow

745
00:29:01.574 --> 00:29:03.276
the seasoned pros
there, city girl.

746
00:29:03.276 --> 00:29:05.011
Buckle up, country boy.

747
00:29:05.011 --> 00:29:06.312
Okay.

748
00:29:06.312 --> 00:29:07.547
Mm-hmm!

749
00:29:07.547 --> 00:29:10.817
Welcome to the Reindeer Games!

750
00:29:11.918 --> 00:29:14.287
Okay, you all know
how this works.

751
00:29:14.287 --> 00:29:16.589
The top three winners
in each game accrue points,

752
00:29:16.589 --> 00:29:18.825
and the one with
the most points in the end

753
00:29:18.825 --> 00:29:22.862
wins this incredible
Christmas picnic basket.

754
00:29:22.862 --> 00:29:24.297
Whoo!

755
00:29:26.866 --> 00:29:31.271
All right!
Let the Reindeer Games begin!

756
00:29:37.110 --> 00:29:38.545
Go!

757
00:29:42.015 --> 00:29:44.250
♪ Now it's that time of year ♪

758
00:29:44.250 --> 00:29:47.854
♪ When magic's in the air ♪

759
00:29:47.854 --> 00:29:50.357
♪ There's so many smiley faces ♪

760
00:29:50.357 --> 00:29:53.226
♪ Love is everywhere ♪

761
00:29:53.226 --> 00:29:54.494
♪ You can hear
those carol sounds... ♪

762
00:29:54.494 --> 00:29:56.029
Oh no!

763
00:29:56.029 --> 00:29:57.430
♪ ...From outside
your front door ♪

764
00:29:59.265 --> 00:30:02.502
♪ That's when you know
it's almost Christmas ♪

765
00:30:02.502 --> 00:30:05.105
There we go-- hey!

766
00:30:05.105 --> 00:30:07.874
♪ Chestnuts roasting
Champagne toasting ♪

767
00:30:07.874 --> 00:30:10.443
♪ Frosty in the snow ♪

768
00:30:10.443 --> 00:30:12.145
♪ Children wishing ♪

769
00:30:12.145 --> 00:30:15.515
♪ Lovers kissing
Under the mistletoe ♪

770
00:30:15.515 --> 00:30:17.517
♪ It's almost Christmas ♪

771
00:30:21.421 --> 00:30:25.091
♪ It's almost Christmas ♪

772
00:30:25.091 --> 00:30:27.427
Um... Harper?

773
00:30:27.427 --> 00:30:28.995
Yeah? Oh!

774
00:30:34.567 --> 00:30:37.270
Free drinks
for the man of the hour!

775
00:30:41.474 --> 00:30:44.244
I bow to your greatness.

776
00:30:44.244 --> 00:30:45.979
Well, in all fairness,
I have been competing

777
00:30:45.979 --> 00:30:47.981
in the Reindeer Games
for most of my life, so...

778
00:30:47.981 --> 00:30:49.582
you didn't really
stand a chance.

779
00:30:49.582 --> 00:30:51.584
But I did win our bet.

780
00:30:51.584 --> 00:30:53.586
Yes. You will have
your writers' night,

781
00:30:53.586 --> 00:30:56.189
and any other new ideas
that you come up with.

782
00:30:57.323 --> 00:30:58.458
Hey.

783
00:30:58.458 --> 00:31:00.193
Excellent job--
for a newcomer.

784
00:31:00.193 --> 00:31:01.628
Thank you.

785
00:31:01.628 --> 00:31:04.297
Sawyer always won
the Reindeer Games,

786
00:31:04.297 --> 00:31:06.032
then he stopped competing.

787
00:31:06.032 --> 00:31:08.368
This year,
he was in it to win it.

788
00:31:08.368 --> 00:31:10.136
♪ Wonder why? ♪
- Hmm!

789
00:31:23.983 --> 00:31:25.585
Better than his first book--

790
00:31:25.585 --> 00:31:27.587
just saying.

791
00:31:27.587 --> 00:31:28.621
Good morning!

792
00:31:28.621 --> 00:31:30.223
- Hey.
- I got up early

793
00:31:30.223 --> 00:31:32.592
and I posted fliers
for our writer event.

794
00:31:32.592 --> 00:31:35.195
I'm calling it
"Write On".

795
00:31:35.195 --> 00:31:37.530
Mayor Binky is posting it
on the town's social media.

796
00:31:37.530 --> 00:31:39.232
Oh! And...

797
00:31:39.232 --> 00:31:42.168
I have another new idea--

798
00:31:42.168 --> 00:31:44.237
given as
how I won our little wager.

799
00:31:44.237 --> 00:31:45.605
What's your new idea?

800
00:31:45.605 --> 00:31:47.240
To just give money away
to our customers?

801
00:31:47.240 --> 00:31:49.642
Oh, no, no.
These... they have to earn.

802
00:31:49.642 --> 00:31:52.212
How do they do that?

803
00:31:52.212 --> 00:31:55.015
By finding "Santa Sawyer"
on a stick.

804
00:31:55.015 --> 00:31:56.683
Every day, we're having
a "Find Santa Sawyer" contest.

805
00:31:56.683 --> 00:31:58.752
The daily winner
gets a gift certificate.

806
00:31:58.752 --> 00:32:00.286
Where did you find
this picture?

807
00:32:02.655 --> 00:32:03.656
Josie.

808
00:32:03.656 --> 00:32:05.658
A deal's a deal.

809
00:32:05.658 --> 00:32:08.161
Also, this is good business.

810
00:32:08.161 --> 00:32:09.429
When you give away
gift certificates,

811
00:32:09.429 --> 00:32:10.997
people almost always

812
00:32:10.997 --> 00:32:12.665
spend more than the amount
that they're given.

813
00:32:12.665 --> 00:32:14.134
"Santa Sawyer on a Stick"--

814
00:32:14.134 --> 00:32:16.403
it's like Elf on a Shelf,
but better...

815
00:32:18.038 --> 00:32:19.639
...because you hate it.

816
00:32:30.784 --> 00:32:32.218
This is a great one,

817
00:32:32.218 --> 00:32:34.087
but it's the second
in the series,

818
00:32:34.087 --> 00:32:36.189
so I recommend getting both.

819
00:32:39.392 --> 00:32:41.261
Oh. You can't go wrong
with this one--

820
00:32:41.261 --> 00:32:43.029
you'll love it.

821
00:32:43.029 --> 00:32:44.564
Somebody's having fun.

822
00:32:44.564 --> 00:32:46.066
The most fun.
What's up?

823
00:32:46.066 --> 00:32:47.133
I need a brain break.

824
00:32:47.133 --> 00:32:48.702
Oh, I can help with that!

825
00:32:48.702 --> 00:32:49.669
What kind of stuff do you like?

826
00:32:49.669 --> 00:32:52.639
Ooh, I love these.

827
00:32:52.639 --> 00:32:54.474
I haven't had a chance
to read the new one yet.

828
00:32:54.474 --> 00:32:55.608
- Really?
- Have you read it?

829
00:32:55.608 --> 00:32:57.143
I have, yeah.

830
00:32:57.143 --> 00:32:58.712
I love
the whole epic fantasy of it.

831
00:32:58.712 --> 00:33:00.580
Especially
the romantic triangle.

832
00:33:00.580 --> 00:33:01.748
I just thought

833
00:33:01.748 --> 00:33:03.650
her finding out
that she was a royal

834
00:33:03.650 --> 00:33:04.784
was kinda lame.

835
00:33:05.752 --> 00:33:07.387
But... it was the first time

836
00:33:07.387 --> 00:33:10.357
I found a heroine
really take charge of her life--

837
00:33:10.357 --> 00:33:14.461
strike out on an adventure,
and throw caution to the wind.

838
00:33:14.461 --> 00:33:15.762
Huh.

839
00:33:21.234 --> 00:33:23.069
You know what--
it's starting to dawn on me,

840
00:33:23.069 --> 00:33:24.337
by making
this store profitable,

841
00:33:24.337 --> 00:33:26.339
I may have
worked myself out of a job.

842
00:33:26.339 --> 00:33:28.608
But you would have a solid
safety net, though, right?

843
00:33:28.608 --> 00:33:30.310
I would have
a great safety net,

844
00:33:30.310 --> 00:33:31.845
but the problem is,

845
00:33:31.845 --> 00:33:33.346
I have no idea
what I would do with it.

846
00:33:33.346 --> 00:33:34.381
Maybe a wine bar?

847
00:33:35.448 --> 00:33:37.484
Yeah, maybe.

848
00:33:37.484 --> 00:33:39.352
Do you have any idea
when the sale would go through?

849
00:33:39.352 --> 00:33:40.754
Well, I think they wanna
wrap things up by Christmas,

850
00:33:40.754 --> 00:33:42.522
so it could be
as early as January.

851
00:33:42.522 --> 00:33:44.391
Wow, that's coming up fast.

852
00:33:44.391 --> 00:33:45.625
Don't remind me.

853
00:33:45.625 --> 00:33:47.527
Which--
I need to call our lawyer.

854
00:33:47.527 --> 00:33:49.362
Hey, uh... you're coming

855
00:33:49.362 --> 00:33:51.431
to the writer event
tomorrow night, right?

856
00:33:51.431 --> 00:33:53.633
No. That's your thing.
I've got too much to do.

857
00:33:53.633 --> 00:33:55.168
By the way,

858
00:33:55.168 --> 00:33:56.603
I really like what you've done
with this display.

859
00:33:56.603 --> 00:33:58.304
Thank you.

860
00:33:58.304 --> 00:34:01.141
I just put all my Christmas book
recommendations on one table.

861
00:34:01.141 --> 00:34:02.676
Hey! I found Santa Sawyer!

862
00:34:02.676 --> 00:34:04.678
Finally.

863
00:34:04.678 --> 00:34:06.513
I've been browsing
for the last 20 minutes

864
00:34:06.513 --> 00:34:08.181
to give him time.

865
00:34:08.181 --> 00:34:09.315
But at least I ended up with
a few good Christmas gifts.

866
00:34:10.550 --> 00:34:11.651
Thank you.

867
00:34:11.651 --> 00:34:14.120
- Uh, let me ring you up.
- Oh, okay.

868
00:34:16.623 --> 00:34:18.625
Josie, you can't be serious.

869
00:34:18.625 --> 00:34:19.793
I don't know what I want to do.

870
00:34:19.793 --> 00:34:21.261
It's a waste of money.

871
00:34:21.261 --> 00:34:23.296
College isn't just
about getting your degree.

872
00:34:23.296 --> 00:34:25.165
It-It's an opportunity for you

873
00:34:25.165 --> 00:34:26.700
to figure out who you want to be
for the rest of your life.

874
00:34:26.700 --> 00:34:27.767
Okay, well, you're lucky.

875
00:34:27.767 --> 00:34:29.202
You always knew.

876
00:34:31.171 --> 00:34:32.806
Even if it's not
what you're doing right now,

877
00:34:32.806 --> 00:34:34.607
you always had a-a passion.

878
00:34:38.511 --> 00:34:40.547
Do you ever think about
how different your life might be

879
00:34:40.547 --> 00:34:42.315
if you never came back?

880
00:34:42.315 --> 00:34:44.150
I've never regretted
coming home

881
00:34:44.150 --> 00:34:45.719
and helping my parents.

882
00:34:45.719 --> 00:34:47.153
But your situation is different.

883
00:34:47.153 --> 00:34:48.822
Your family
doesn't need you here.

884
00:34:48.822 --> 00:34:50.724
If you drop out of college now,

885
00:34:50.724 --> 00:34:52.392
you'll never go back.

886
00:34:52.392 --> 00:34:55.195
Technically, your family
doesn't need you here either,

887
00:34:55.195 --> 00:34:57.564
ever since you managed
to turn the store around.

888
00:34:57.564 --> 00:34:59.432
Hmm. Yeah, well--

889
00:35:00.800 --> 00:35:02.635
...pretty soon,
they might not need me at all.

890
00:35:02.635 --> 00:35:04.371
My parents want
to sell the store.

891
00:35:04.371 --> 00:35:05.939
To that guy who keeps offering?

892
00:35:05.939 --> 00:35:07.707
They haven't come
to an agreement yet,

893
00:35:07.707 --> 00:35:09.843
but his last offer
was a big one.

894
00:35:09.843 --> 00:35:11.811
My parents could have
a great retirement.

895
00:35:11.811 --> 00:35:13.880
Mm. And you?

896
00:35:13.880 --> 00:35:16.916
I would be set up
for whatever I want to do next.

897
00:35:16.916 --> 00:35:18.752
Now is your chance
to get back out there

898
00:35:18.752 --> 00:35:20.253
and chase your dreams.

899
00:35:20.253 --> 00:35:22.555
Sawyer, you have to go for it!

900
00:35:23.857 --> 00:35:25.525
Nice subject change.

901
00:35:25.525 --> 00:35:26.826
And, by the way,

902
00:35:26.826 --> 00:35:28.762
payback's coming
for that picture.

903
00:35:28.762 --> 00:35:30.597
What picture?

904
00:35:30.597 --> 00:35:31.498
Oh, you don't know?

905
00:35:31.498 --> 00:35:32.632
- No.
- You don't know?

906
00:35:32.632 --> 00:35:33.833
- No.
-"Santa Sawyer on a stick."

907
00:35:33.833 --> 00:35:37.637
What? Never-Never heard of
"Santa Sawyer on a stick," no.

908
00:35:41.474 --> 00:35:42.709
Hi, everyone.

909
00:35:42.709 --> 00:35:44.411
I'm so glad
you could come tonight.

910
00:35:44.411 --> 00:35:45.712
I'm Harper.

911
00:35:45.712 --> 00:35:46.880
I'm not a writer,

912
00:35:46.880 --> 00:35:50.216
but I recently met Beth,
who is a writer,

913
00:35:50.216 --> 00:35:55.422
and I realized
that you guys need a safe space,

914
00:35:55.422 --> 00:35:57.957
where you can
talk about your ideas,

915
00:35:57.957 --> 00:35:59.859
share your work,

916
00:35:59.859 --> 00:36:02.228
offer each other feedback.

917
00:36:02.228 --> 00:36:05.231
That's what I really
want to create here tonight.

918
00:36:05.231 --> 00:36:06.866
So who'd like to start us off?

919
00:36:06.866 --> 00:36:08.401
I will.

920
00:36:22.048 --> 00:36:25.018
We are together every day.
You never told me you write!

921
00:36:25.018 --> 00:36:27.387
Well, I don't really
write much anymore.

922
00:36:27.387 --> 00:36:29.522
When I got back from traveling,

923
00:36:29.522 --> 00:36:31.257
I tossed my manuscript
into a drawer,

924
00:36:31.257 --> 00:36:34.627
and I just threw myself
into transforming this place.

925
00:36:34.627 --> 00:36:36.496
The book's
not even finished.

926
00:36:36.496 --> 00:36:38.898
Well, if that first chapter
is any indication,

927
00:36:38.898 --> 00:36:40.533
you're really talented,
Sawyer.

928
00:36:40.533 --> 00:36:42.936
You should get back to it.

929
00:36:44.070 --> 00:36:45.772
If only I had the time.

930
00:36:45.772 --> 00:36:47.273
I'll tell you what.

931
00:36:47.273 --> 00:36:49.542
Whenever the store
isn't completely overrun,

932
00:36:49.542 --> 00:36:51.945
you go back into the office
and write.

933
00:36:51.945 --> 00:36:53.780
I can call you
if I need you.

934
00:36:53.780 --> 00:36:57.050
What, you think you can
handle the books and the wine?

935
00:36:57.050 --> 00:36:58.918
If it means
getting that manuscript

936
00:36:58.918 --> 00:37:00.387
out of the drawer
and back on your desk,

937
00:37:00.387 --> 00:37:02.555
then yes,
I want to support you.

938
00:37:03.890 --> 00:37:06.393
If you're sure.

939
00:37:06.393 --> 00:37:08.428
I am.

940
00:37:30.617 --> 00:37:32.052
Good morning.

941
00:37:32.052 --> 00:37:34.320
Oh!

942
00:37:34.320 --> 00:37:36.456
I see that you're moonlighting
as Santa's elf.

943
00:37:36.456 --> 00:37:38.558
Well, you're not the only one
full of surprises.

944
00:37:38.558 --> 00:37:41.928
So? You gonna tell me what's up
with the cute costume?

945
00:37:41.928 --> 00:37:44.497
No. I'd be
breaking the rules if I did.

946
00:37:48.868 --> 00:37:49.969
Hey!

947
00:37:49.969 --> 00:37:51.237
Given how well
they're selling,

948
00:37:51.237 --> 00:37:54.507
I think they deserve a little
special attention, don't you?

949
00:38:15.095 --> 00:38:18.865
Okay, so these are my favorite
Christmas books for kids,

950
00:38:18.865 --> 00:38:20.133
so just take a look and see

951
00:38:20.133 --> 00:38:22.369
what your kids
or grandkids would like.

952
00:38:22.369 --> 00:38:24.104
Hey! How's the writing going?

953
00:38:24.104 --> 00:38:26.072
It's not.

954
00:38:26.072 --> 00:38:27.774
I hate everything
before I even type it.

955
00:38:27.774 --> 00:38:29.542
Okay, well, just keep at it.

956
00:38:29.542 --> 00:38:30.877
You just need to get
into the flow of things.

957
00:38:30.877 --> 00:38:32.145
That's the problem!

958
00:38:32.145 --> 00:38:34.848
I-- I don't even know
where to find my "flow".

959
00:38:34.848 --> 00:38:36.416
I'm just to gonna work out here

960
00:38:36.416 --> 00:38:37.984
for a little bit
and clear my head.

961
00:38:43.823 --> 00:38:46.092
<i>Congrats on winning
the event for Reindeer Games.</i>

962
00:38:46.092 --> 00:38:49.129
Why didn't you mention
how cute he is?

963
00:38:49.129 --> 00:38:51.531
He's also an aspiring novelist.

964
00:38:51.531 --> 00:38:52.899
He read me his first chapter.

965
00:38:52.899 --> 00:38:54.901
It's really good!

966
00:38:54.901 --> 00:38:56.169
Are you helping him
with it?

967
00:38:56.169 --> 00:38:57.504
No!

968
00:38:57.504 --> 00:38:59.172
I'm taking a break
from work, remember?

969
00:38:59.172 --> 00:39:00.707
Mm. The Harper I know

970
00:39:00.707 --> 00:39:02.809
would have already
taken the bull by the horns

971
00:39:02.809 --> 00:39:03.877
and given him notes.

972
00:39:03.877 --> 00:39:05.178
<i>Well, the Harper I know</i>

973
00:39:05.178 --> 00:39:07.514
isn't ready
to share who she is yet.

974
00:39:07.514 --> 00:39:09.649
You have a lot
to offer Sawyer.

975
00:39:09.649 --> 00:39:12.786
And he might just have
something to offer you, too.

976
00:39:12.786 --> 00:39:16.489
There's been so many bumps
in the road this year.

977
00:39:16.489 --> 00:39:18.725
What if I discover
I lost my mojo?

978
00:39:18.725 --> 00:39:19.826
Then you'll know!

979
00:39:19.826 --> 00:39:21.161
And that's okay.

980
00:39:21.161 --> 00:39:23.063
<i>Hey, it's worth the risk.</i>

981
00:39:23.063 --> 00:39:25.532
<i>And it's perfect timing.</i>

982
00:39:25.532 --> 00:39:27.967
Take the rest of your break
to work with him.

983
00:39:27.967 --> 00:39:29.169
It'll give you a chance

984
00:39:29.169 --> 00:39:30.937
to work on a book
just for the fun of it.

985
00:39:30.937 --> 00:39:33.840
You're right.

986
00:39:33.840 --> 00:39:36.743
I gotta go.

987
00:39:36.743 --> 00:39:37.544
Oh, I forgot my coat.

988
00:39:37.544 --> 00:39:40.680
Okay.
This is a Chianti Classico

989
00:39:40.680 --> 00:39:41.414
from Tuscany--

990
00:39:41.414 --> 00:39:42.849
medium-bodied,
dark cherries,

991
00:39:42.849 --> 00:39:44.884
with just a hint

992
00:39:44.884 --> 00:39:48.021
of dried herbs
and spicy cedar.

993
00:39:48.021 --> 00:39:50.757
I think that you are
absolutely gonna love it.

994
00:39:50.757 --> 00:39:51.891
Hey!

995
00:39:52.992 --> 00:39:54.227
You mentioned

996
00:39:54.227 --> 00:39:56.596
that you used to make luminaries
with your dad.

997
00:39:56.596 --> 00:39:59.733
I was thinking maybe we could
make some for the store.

998
00:39:59.733 --> 00:40:02.736
Sounds like
you liked one of my ideas.

999
00:40:02.736 --> 00:40:06.106
Well, everyone strikes gold
every once in awhile.

1000
00:40:06.106 --> 00:40:10.110
Why don't we make them
together... tonight?

1001
00:40:10.110 --> 00:40:12.712
We can get some food
from the pub.

1002
00:40:13.980 --> 00:40:14.814
That would be great.

1003
00:40:14.814 --> 00:40:16.883
Great.

1004
00:40:21.755 --> 00:40:23.590
Ooh. I am gonna dream

1005
00:40:23.590 --> 00:40:25.825
about that sticky-toffee pudding
tonight.

1006
00:40:25.825 --> 00:40:27.794
Yeah, Rhys definitely knows
his way around the kitchen.

1007
00:40:27.794 --> 00:40:29.763
I think I'm gonna go
get more supplies.

1008
00:40:29.763 --> 00:40:31.898
Sure.

1009
00:40:42.242 --> 00:40:44.577
So, what's the story

1010
00:40:44.577 --> 00:40:46.680
with this top-secret
Christmas Bingo?

1011
00:40:46.680 --> 00:40:48.882
Well, um...

1012
00:40:48.882 --> 00:40:50.583
since we were kids,

1013
00:40:50.583 --> 00:40:54.020
Kimberly and I made
Christmas Bingo cards

1014
00:40:54.020 --> 00:40:55.755
for each other every year.

1015
00:40:55.755 --> 00:40:58.091
It's our own version--

1016
00:40:58.091 --> 00:41:01.761
like Blackout Bingo,
except with less squares.

1017
00:41:01.761 --> 00:41:05.131
But, whoever
fills the card first wins.

1018
00:41:05.131 --> 00:41:08.034
So that's why you had to eat
all of those Christmas cookies?

1019
00:41:08.034 --> 00:41:10.103
In one sitting.
In public.

1020
00:41:10.103 --> 00:41:11.905
And the elf costume deal?

1021
00:41:11.905 --> 00:41:13.273
Sounds more like dares.

1022
00:41:13.273 --> 00:41:14.774
Did I mention we were kids?

1023
00:41:17.677 --> 00:41:19.312
So, uh...

1024
00:41:19.312 --> 00:41:21.781
any progress
with your book?

1025
00:41:21.781 --> 00:41:23.750
If you consider banging
your head against the wall

1026
00:41:23.750 --> 00:41:24.684
"progress".

1027
00:41:25.952 --> 00:41:27.787
I was thinking...

1028
00:41:27.787 --> 00:41:29.155
ahem.

1029
00:41:29.155 --> 00:41:31.057
Maybe I can help you.

1030
00:41:31.057 --> 00:41:33.059
Oh, that's really kind of you,

1031
00:41:33.059 --> 00:41:35.195
but I think I just need to power
through my writer's block.

1032
00:41:35.195 --> 00:41:36.629
Actually, you don't.

1033
00:41:36.629 --> 00:41:38.732
What you need
is someone who knows

1034
00:41:38.732 --> 00:41:40.900
how to guide you through
the writing process,

1035
00:41:40.900 --> 00:41:42.702
and that would be me.

1036
00:41:42.702 --> 00:41:44.671
What do you mean?

1037
00:41:44.671 --> 00:41:47.207
I'm a professional book editor.

1038
00:41:47.207 --> 00:41:49.609
I work
at Stillman Publishing.

1039
00:41:49.609 --> 00:41:52.746
That whole display you have
of the <i>Whispers</i> franchise?

1040
00:41:52.746 --> 00:41:54.881
That's me.

1041
00:41:54.881 --> 00:41:56.249
What are you talking about?

1042
00:41:56.249 --> 00:42:00.053
Well, it's a long story,
but I just...

1043
00:42:00.053 --> 00:42:01.855
I needed a break.

1044
00:42:01.855 --> 00:42:04.290
Why didn't you just tell me
this in the first place?

1045
00:42:04.290 --> 00:42:06.359
Oh, because I-I...

1046
00:42:06.359 --> 00:42:09.796
I needed
to leave work behind.

1047
00:42:09.796 --> 00:42:13.667
I needed to...
fall in love with books again.

1048
00:42:14.701 --> 00:42:18.004
Remind myself
why I do what I do.

1049
00:42:18.004 --> 00:42:20.240
I'm sorry I didn't tell you.

1050
00:42:20.240 --> 00:42:22.676
But really,
I think I can help you.

1051
00:42:22.676 --> 00:42:23.743
Do you know how hard
it was for me

1052
00:42:23.743 --> 00:42:25.845
to share my book
at writer's night?

1053
00:42:25.845 --> 00:42:28.348
How difficult it is to put
yourself out there to be judged?

1054
00:42:28.348 --> 00:42:31.151
Wait. Sawyer, please don't go.

1055
00:42:31.151 --> 00:42:32.585
We-- We can talk this through.

1056
00:42:34.387 --> 00:42:36.856
I'll see you tomorrow.

1057
00:42:55.909 --> 00:42:57.377
Hi!

1058
00:42:57.377 --> 00:43:00.080
So, I... I brought you
peace offering.

1059
00:43:00.080 --> 00:43:01.815
Thanks.

1060
00:43:01.815 --> 00:43:04.050
For what it's worth,
I barely slept last night.

1061
00:43:04.050 --> 00:43:05.885
Please give me
a chance to grovel?

1062
00:43:09.222 --> 00:43:11.324
I'm really sorry, Sawyer.

1063
00:43:11.324 --> 00:43:14.127
I-I really didn't mean
to deceive you.

1064
00:43:14.127 --> 00:43:18.298
Well, I don't think I should've
run out the way that I did.

1065
00:43:18.298 --> 00:43:21.234
The truth is...

1066
00:43:21.234 --> 00:43:23.370
I haven't been entirely honest
with you, either.

1067
00:43:23.370 --> 00:43:25.238
After I got
my business degree,

1068
00:43:25.238 --> 00:43:26.906
I went to the North American
Writers Lab.

1069
00:43:26.906 --> 00:43:30.010
What? They have,
like, a 3% acceptance rate.

1070
00:43:31.378 --> 00:43:33.279
Sawyer,
no wonder you're so good.

1071
00:43:33.279 --> 00:43:35.148
Writing has always been

1072
00:43:35.148 --> 00:43:36.883
what I've dreamed
of doing professionally.

1073
00:43:36.883 --> 00:43:39.786
That's why I freaked out
when I learned what you do.

1074
00:43:39.786 --> 00:43:42.422
So...
the book isn't just a hobby.

1075
00:43:42.422 --> 00:43:44.090
It was never meant to be.

1076
00:43:44.090 --> 00:43:46.159
But... life happened.

1077
00:43:46.159 --> 00:43:49.029
Look, if you don't want
to work with me,

1078
00:43:49.029 --> 00:43:50.764
I totally get it.

1079
00:43:50.764 --> 00:43:53.700
But, actually,
you'd be helping me out.

1080
00:43:54.801 --> 00:43:56.069
How?

1081
00:43:56.069 --> 00:43:57.203
Well, it's been a long time

1082
00:43:57.203 --> 00:43:58.938
since I worked with a writer
just for the fun of it.

1083
00:44:00.940 --> 00:44:03.376
It would help to know
if I'm still any good at it.

1084
00:44:03.376 --> 00:44:05.045
So that's why
you needed to get away?

1085
00:44:05.045 --> 00:44:07.080
Yeah.

1086
00:44:15.822 --> 00:44:18.191
Really?
The full manuscript?

1087
00:44:18.191 --> 00:44:19.793
Yeah. What good is it

1088
00:44:19.793 --> 00:44:21.795
having an employee who
creates a contest to mock you,

1089
00:44:21.795 --> 00:44:23.029
if you can't
use it to your advantage?

1090
00:44:23.029 --> 00:44:25.365
Thank you!

1091
00:44:31.104 --> 00:44:32.505
That is a lot of red ink.

1092
00:44:32.505 --> 00:44:34.207
Go away!

1093
00:45:05.805 --> 00:45:06.806
Leave it.

1094
00:45:07.874 --> 00:45:09.342
Okay.

1095
00:45:13.546 --> 00:45:15.782
So, are you ready
for the sing-along?

1096
00:45:15.782 --> 00:45:17.851
Oh. Uh...

1097
00:45:17.851 --> 00:45:19.252
yeah.

1098
00:45:19.252 --> 00:45:21.021
Okay.

1099
00:45:23.423 --> 00:45:25.158
♪ Ho-ho-ho ♪

1100
00:45:25.158 --> 00:45:26.526
♪ Who wouldn't go? ♪

1101
00:45:26.526 --> 00:45:28.194
♪ Up on the housetop ♪

1102
00:45:28.194 --> 00:45:29.529
♪ Click, click, click ♪

1103
00:45:29.529 --> 00:45:32.565
♪ Down through the chimney
with good St. Nick ♪

1104
00:45:32.565 --> 00:45:34.300
♪ Down through
the chimney ♪

1105
00:45:34.300 --> 00:45:35.835
♪ With good St. Nick ♪

1106
00:45:38.805 --> 00:45:40.473
You all sound brilliant!

1107
00:45:40.473 --> 00:45:42.575
It's time to give
our piano player

1108
00:45:42.575 --> 00:45:44.377
a quick breather--
and now's your chance

1109
00:45:44.377 --> 00:45:46.112
to get your orders in
with your waitstaff.

1110
00:45:46.112 --> 00:45:49.349
Whoo!

1111
00:45:49.349 --> 00:45:52.285
Round of mulled-wine sangrias
for the table.

1112
00:45:52.285 --> 00:45:53.353
- Wow.
- Ooh!

1113
00:45:53.353 --> 00:45:55.088
Mighty fine playin'!

1114
00:45:55.088 --> 00:45:56.423
Why, thank you.

1115
00:45:56.423 --> 00:45:58.091
I've whipped you up
a Christmas pudding

1116
00:45:58.091 --> 00:45:59.192
with brandy butter.

1117
00:45:59.192 --> 00:46:00.860
Should be ready soon.

1118
00:46:00.860 --> 00:46:03.363
Oh, wow! Fancy cocktails.

1119
00:46:03.363 --> 00:46:04.431
Christmas pudding.

1120
00:46:04.431 --> 00:46:05.832
A sing-along.

1121
00:46:05.832 --> 00:46:07.567
I am loving
your holiday traditions.

1122
00:46:07.567 --> 00:46:10.003
My favorite
is the lighting of the Yule log.

1123
00:46:10.003 --> 00:46:11.938
Yeah. We set our intentions
for the new year.

1124
00:46:11.938 --> 00:46:13.106
Ooh, I've never
done that before.

1125
00:46:13.106 --> 00:46:15.308
Naturally, I make
a <i>bûche de Noël.</i>

1126
00:46:15.308 --> 00:46:17.110
We hang out,
eat a little dessert,

1127
00:46:17.110 --> 00:46:18.311
light some candles.

1128
00:46:18.311 --> 00:46:19.546
Did you have
any big holiday traditions

1129
00:46:19.546 --> 00:46:21.047
when you were
growing up?

1130
00:46:21.047 --> 00:46:22.482
Well--

1131
00:46:22.482 --> 00:46:24.851
ours was pretty run of the mill,
compared to you guys.

1132
00:46:24.851 --> 00:46:27.253
Just making Christmas cookies,
decorating the tree,

1133
00:46:27.253 --> 00:46:29.055
watching <i>White Christmas</i>.

1134
00:46:29.055 --> 00:46:32.158
Okay, I have to confess--
I've never seen <i>White Christmas</i>

1135
00:46:32.158 --> 00:46:33.426
What?

1136
00:46:33.426 --> 00:46:35.295
How is this guy my friend?

1137
00:46:35.295 --> 00:46:36.529
- Come on. No!
- You're joking, right?

1138
00:46:36.529 --> 00:46:37.964
You've never seen
<i>White Christmas</i>?

1139
00:46:37.964 --> 00:46:38.898
Have you seen it?

1140
00:46:38.898 --> 00:46:40.133
Yeah, multiple times!

1141
00:46:40.133 --> 00:46:42.335
- Hmm.
- Yes.

1142
00:46:43.570 --> 00:46:45.271
Oh, here we go.

1143
00:46:46.940 --> 00:46:50.610
* Oh!
Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪

1144
00:46:50.610 --> 00:46:53.346
♪ Jingle all the way ♪

1145
00:46:53.346 --> 00:46:57.250
♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride
in a one-horse open sleigh ♪

1146
00:46:57.250 --> 00:46:59.019
Hey!

1147
00:46:59.019 --> 00:47:01.254
<i>I can't
believe it's almost Christmas.</i>

1148
00:47:01.254 --> 00:47:05.058
<i>You would love everyone here,
especially Josie.</i>

1149
00:47:05.058 --> 00:47:08.061
<i>Sawyer has been
full of surprises.</i>

1150
00:47:08.061 --> 00:47:09.662
<i>Turns out
he's a wonderful writer,</i>

1151
00:47:09.662 --> 00:47:11.064
<i>and I'm kind of surprised</i>

1152
00:47:11.064 --> 00:47:13.400
<i>how much I enjoy
working with him.</i>

1153
00:47:13.400 --> 00:47:17.003
<i>I feel like this experience
is getting me back on track.</i>

1154
00:47:19.472 --> 00:47:21.141
What you reading?

1155
00:47:23.643 --> 00:47:26.179
Sawyer's letting you
read his manuscript?

1156
00:47:26.179 --> 00:47:27.514
That's huge!

1157
00:47:27.514 --> 00:47:29.115
He hasn't shared it
with any of us.

1158
00:47:29.115 --> 00:47:31.384
In fairness,
he's sharing it with me

1159
00:47:31.384 --> 00:47:33.253
because I'm a book editor.

1160
00:47:33.253 --> 00:47:35.055
Wait. Seriously?

1161
00:47:35.055 --> 00:47:36.456
When I found out
he was a writer,

1162
00:47:36.456 --> 00:47:37.657
I offered to help.

1163
00:47:37.657 --> 00:47:39.626
Have I read any of your books?

1164
00:47:39.626 --> 00:47:43.329
Actually,...
the <i>Whispers</i> franchise is mine.

1165
00:47:44.564 --> 00:47:47.300
I can't believe
I was trashing your book.

1166
00:47:47.300 --> 00:47:48.468
I'm-- I'm such a jerk.

1167
00:47:48.468 --> 00:47:49.636
No! No, no.

1168
00:47:49.636 --> 00:47:51.638
You actually had a good note.

1169
00:47:51.638 --> 00:47:54.674
We considered not making
the protagonist a princess.

1170
00:47:54.674 --> 00:47:56.176
It was actually my preference.

1171
00:47:56.176 --> 00:47:59.012
But...
books about royals sell better.

1172
00:47:59.012 --> 00:48:00.313
Makes sense.

1173
00:48:00.313 --> 00:48:03.016
But your instinct
was spot-on.

1174
00:48:03.016 --> 00:48:06.219
Hey, I don't know
if this might interest you,

1175
00:48:06.219 --> 00:48:09.689
but Stillman Publishing has
a great internship program.

1176
00:48:09.689 --> 00:48:12.359
You might be able
to earn class credits,

1177
00:48:12.359 --> 00:48:13.560
live in New York
for a semester.

1178
00:48:13.560 --> 00:48:15.095
Wait, that's a thing?

1179
00:48:15.095 --> 00:48:17.330
Yeah. We're always
looking for people

1180
00:48:17.330 --> 00:48:19.432
who have a good understanding
of young readers,

1181
00:48:19.432 --> 00:48:20.700
and a good eye
on story.

1182
00:48:20.700 --> 00:48:23.036
It might be your thing.

1183
00:48:23.036 --> 00:48:25.405
Awesome.

1184
00:48:26.439 --> 00:48:28.208
- Hey.
- Hey!

1185
00:48:30.777 --> 00:48:32.679
So...?

1186
00:48:32.679 --> 00:48:35.215
It's really good.

1187
00:48:35.215 --> 00:48:36.282
Yeah?

1188
00:48:36.282 --> 00:48:37.584
Yeah.

1189
00:48:37.584 --> 00:48:39.552
Yeah, I-I-I made plenty
of notes,

1190
00:48:39.552 --> 00:48:42.455
and we still need to find
an ending, but...

1191
00:48:43.456 --> 00:48:46.126
I loved it.

1192
00:48:46.126 --> 00:48:47.193
Wow!

1193
00:48:47.193 --> 00:48:48.528
Thank you... so much.

1194
00:48:48.528 --> 00:48:50.330
This means so much to me.

1195
00:48:50.330 --> 00:48:52.365
No. No, thank you.

1196
00:48:52.365 --> 00:48:56.636
This is the most fun I've had
with a new manuscript in ages.

1197
00:48:58.605 --> 00:49:01.374
Let me know when you're ready
to go over notes.

1198
00:49:03.677 --> 00:49:05.645
- Ohh!

1199
00:49:07.714 --> 00:49:10.617
So, I'm the first person

1200
00:49:10.617 --> 00:49:12.652
you shared
your manuscript with?

1201
00:49:12.652 --> 00:49:15.188
I never expected
anybody to like it.

1202
00:49:15.188 --> 00:49:17.457
You know, you could have
a real future at this.

1203
00:49:17.457 --> 00:49:19.325
Mm-hmm.

1204
00:49:19.325 --> 00:49:21.027
So...

1205
00:49:21.027 --> 00:49:22.495
you ever think
about writing?

1206
00:49:22.495 --> 00:49:24.230
Mm.

1207
00:49:24.230 --> 00:49:25.765
No.

1208
00:49:25.765 --> 00:49:27.634
I always found the editing
and publishing side

1209
00:49:27.634 --> 00:49:29.135
to be more fascinating.

1210
00:49:29.135 --> 00:49:32.505
So, I decided
to go away for school

1211
00:49:32.505 --> 00:49:34.641
and learn all I could
about that world.

1212
00:49:34.641 --> 00:49:36.509
I always intended
to go back home.

1213
00:49:36.509 --> 00:49:37.410
But you didn't?

1214
00:49:39.346 --> 00:49:41.715
Kimberly and I
were on two different tracks.

1215
00:49:41.715 --> 00:49:45.552
She got married
and managed a bookstore.

1216
00:49:45.552 --> 00:49:48.621
I got an entry-level job
at Stillman.

1217
00:49:48.621 --> 00:49:51.558
I just didn't expect
to love it so much.

1218
00:49:51.558 --> 00:49:52.659
Passion isn't anything

1219
00:49:52.659 --> 00:49:54.561
that you should be
apologizing for,

1220
00:49:54.561 --> 00:49:56.629
and good friends
want you to succeed.

1221
00:49:56.629 --> 00:49:58.465
They want you to be happy.

1222
00:49:58.465 --> 00:50:00.333
Yeah.

1223
00:50:00.333 --> 00:50:03.303
Anyway, getting to be here
and help run The Book Cabinet,

1224
00:50:03.303 --> 00:50:05.138
even for a short time,

1225
00:50:05.138 --> 00:50:08.541
has been a bit of a realization
of a dream for me.

1226
00:50:08.541 --> 00:50:10.276
Not many people
have the courage

1227
00:50:10.276 --> 00:50:12.679
to go after their dreams
like you have.

1228
00:50:12.679 --> 00:50:14.314
It's... It's inspiring.

1229
00:50:15.849 --> 00:50:18.118
Well, maybe it's time
that you went for it.

1230
00:50:18.118 --> 00:50:21.554
I know you never wanted
to sell the place,

1231
00:50:21.554 --> 00:50:24.758
but now you have something
that most people don't get...

1232
00:50:24.758 --> 00:50:26.393
a second chance.

1233
00:50:32.799 --> 00:50:34.300
Gingerbread lattes

1234
00:50:34.300 --> 00:50:36.302
to thank you for dinner
last night.

1235
00:50:36.302 --> 00:50:37.303
Are you kidding me?

1236
00:50:37.303 --> 00:50:38.304
I should be thanking you.

1237
00:50:38.304 --> 00:50:40.840
I woke up early,
started addressing your notes.

1238
00:50:40.840 --> 00:50:42.575
That's a good start.

1239
00:50:42.575 --> 00:50:45.178
Now, as an honorary elf,

1240
00:50:45.178 --> 00:50:47.814
I heard that Santa
is coming to town tonight.

1241
00:50:47.814 --> 00:50:49.582
Well, then we should go.

1242
00:50:49.582 --> 00:50:51.618
Mm.

1243
00:50:51.618 --> 00:50:53.586
But only if
your homework is done.

1244
00:51:04.798 --> 00:51:07.801
- Ohh!
- So cute.

1245
00:51:10.637 --> 00:51:12.772
Can I get a candy cane?

1246
00:51:12.772 --> 00:51:14.407
Buy you blokes
a mulled wine?

1247
00:51:14.407 --> 00:51:16.810
Yeah, why not?
Santa's already got my letter.

1248
00:51:16.810 --> 00:51:18.745
Right behind ya.

1249
00:51:22.449 --> 00:51:25.685
So... I did a thing.

1250
00:51:25.685 --> 00:51:27.320
What kind of thing?

1251
00:51:27.320 --> 00:51:29.889
I might have let Harper
read my manuscript.

1252
00:51:29.889 --> 00:51:32.192
The manuscript
you barely ever mentioned

1253
00:51:32.192 --> 00:51:33.793
to your two best friends?

1254
00:51:33.793 --> 00:51:35.528
All right, don't make it
more than what it is.

1255
00:51:35.528 --> 00:51:36.529
What is it?

1256
00:51:37.664 --> 00:51:39.199
It's nothing!

1257
00:51:39.199 --> 00:51:40.467
We see each other every day--

1258
00:51:40.467 --> 00:51:41.901
of course, we're gonna
get to know each other.

1259
00:51:41.901 --> 00:51:43.903
Turns out
that she is a book editor.

1260
00:51:43.903 --> 00:51:46.373
Ooh... the plot thickens.

1261
00:51:46.373 --> 00:51:48.475
She is just taking
a little vacation from work,

1262
00:51:48.475 --> 00:51:49.609
but, clearly,

1263
00:51:49.609 --> 00:51:52.178
she's the most educated opinion
I'm ever gonna get.

1264
00:51:52.178 --> 00:51:55.615
Doesn't hurt she's dishy...
and bright as a button.

1265
00:51:59.386 --> 00:52:00.854
So cute.

1266
00:52:00.854 --> 00:52:03.256
Oh, hey, I checked in
with my colleagues,

1267
00:52:03.256 --> 00:52:05.392
and we're still looking
for interns next year,

1268
00:52:05.392 --> 00:52:06.526
if you're interested.

1269
00:52:06.526 --> 00:52:08.795
Cool.
Seems competitive.

1270
00:52:08.795 --> 00:52:10.563
Is that how you started?

1271
00:52:10.563 --> 00:52:12.399
It is. Yeah.

1272
00:52:12.399 --> 00:52:14.668
I moved to New York
right after college.

1273
00:52:14.668 --> 00:52:16.803
I thought
I was in over my head.

1274
00:52:16.803 --> 00:52:18.938
When they paired me
with my first author,

1275
00:52:18.938 --> 00:52:21.675
I felt like I forgot
everything I knew

1276
00:52:21.675 --> 00:52:22.876
about stories
and editing.

1277
00:52:22.876 --> 00:52:24.444
Were they difficult?

1278
00:52:25.645 --> 00:52:26.980
Well, let's just say...

1279
00:52:26.980 --> 00:52:29.382
they were demanding.

1280
00:52:29.382 --> 00:52:30.684
Now look at you.

1281
00:52:30.684 --> 00:52:32.686
I mean, you're living
your dream.

1282
00:52:32.686 --> 00:52:34.788
Not too many people
get to say

1283
00:52:34.788 --> 00:52:36.556
that they love
what they do for a living.

1284
00:52:36.556 --> 00:52:38.324
That's true.

1285
00:52:38.324 --> 00:52:42.696
I haven't looked at it that way
in a very long time.

1286
00:52:42.696 --> 00:52:44.731
Well, just think about it.

1287
00:52:44.731 --> 00:52:47.534
Thanks, Harper.
I-- I will.

1288
00:53:21.368 --> 00:53:23.503
Here is the rewrite,
city girl.

1289
00:53:23.503 --> 00:53:26.339
So, just let me know
when you're done reading

1290
00:53:26.339 --> 00:53:28.775
and maybe I can
make you dinner again.

1291
00:53:28.775 --> 00:53:32.612
I make a mean
"Mistletoe Kiss".

1292
00:53:32.612 --> 00:53:34.014
I am a fast reader,

1293
00:53:34.014 --> 00:53:35.982
and I've have never had
a "Mistletoe Kiss".

1294
00:53:35.982 --> 00:53:39.019
I may just
have to remedy that then.

1295
00:53:53.733 --> 00:53:55.502
So you like
the "Mistletoe Kiss"?

1296
00:53:55.502 --> 00:53:56.736
Oh, clearly.

1297
00:53:56.736 --> 00:53:57.937
It's my second one.

1298
00:53:57.937 --> 00:54:00.607
The rosemary is...

1299
00:54:00.607 --> 00:54:02.609
unexpected.

1300
00:54:02.609 --> 00:54:03.777
Kinda like you.

1301
00:54:03.777 --> 00:54:05.612
You think I'm unexpected?

1302
00:54:05.612 --> 00:54:07.347
Mm-hmm.

1303
00:54:07.347 --> 00:54:08.548
How?

1304
00:54:08.548 --> 00:54:09.482
Well, at first,

1305
00:54:09.482 --> 00:54:11.918
you come off all rigid
and business-like.

1306
00:54:12.919 --> 00:54:14.354
But then, I discover

1307
00:54:14.354 --> 00:54:18.925
you've written
this lovely, soulful book.

1308
00:54:20.393 --> 00:54:22.062
It means a lot to me
that you've been so supportive.

1309
00:54:22.062 --> 00:54:23.430
And that you like my book.

1310
00:54:23.430 --> 00:54:24.931
I do.

1311
00:54:25.899 --> 00:54:28.501
There's just... one thing.

1312
00:54:28.501 --> 00:54:29.769
What's that?

1313
00:54:29.769 --> 00:54:31.538
The romance isn't working.

1314
00:54:32.872 --> 00:54:34.641
Oh.

1315
00:54:34.641 --> 00:54:35.975
It's too restrained.

1316
00:54:37.811 --> 00:54:39.813
Have you ever been in love?

1317
00:54:39.813 --> 00:54:41.781
Sometimes, it helps

1318
00:54:41.781 --> 00:54:44.050
to call
on your personal experiences.

1319
00:54:44.050 --> 00:54:46.353
Okay.
But my book isn't a romance.

1320
00:54:46.353 --> 00:54:49.556
No, but it has
a romantic entanglement.

1321
00:54:49.556 --> 00:54:51.991
I mean, it may be peripheral,
but it still needs to work.

1322
00:54:53.393 --> 00:54:54.794
You don't think it works?

1323
00:54:54.794 --> 00:54:56.129
Not yet.

1324
00:54:56.129 --> 00:54:59.899
Your story doesn't reveal
or change the protagonist

1325
00:54:59.899 --> 00:55:01.701
in any meaningful way.

1326
00:55:01.701 --> 00:55:03.470
I-- I don't know about that.

1327
00:55:03.470 --> 00:55:04.771
It's nuanced.

1328
00:55:04.771 --> 00:55:05.572
Well, it could be better.

1329
00:55:07.440 --> 00:55:08.842
Okay.

1330
00:55:08.842 --> 00:55:10.410
"Not good at romance."

1331
00:55:10.410 --> 00:55:11.678
No, it's not
that you're not good at it,

1332
00:55:11.678 --> 00:55:12.879
it--

1333
00:55:12.879 --> 00:55:14.381
I think you just need
to dial it up.

1334
00:55:14.381 --> 00:55:15.849
I really thought
this last draft was strong.

1335
00:55:15.849 --> 00:55:17.517
- It is!
- Except for

1336
00:55:17.517 --> 00:55:19.419
the whole subplot
that clearly isn't working.

1337
00:55:19.419 --> 00:55:21.955
No, it's-it's a tiny subplot...

1338
00:55:21.955 --> 00:55:24.124
but every emotion counts.

1339
00:55:24.124 --> 00:55:26.593
Maybe you think I'm
a lot better than I actually am.

1340
00:55:26.593 --> 00:55:27.427
At some point,

1341
00:55:27.427 --> 00:55:29.696
every writer
doubts their ability.

1342
00:55:29.696 --> 00:55:31.698
You just have to push through.

1343
00:55:31.698 --> 00:55:34.501
Sawyer...

1344
00:55:34.501 --> 00:55:36.102
you can do this.

1345
00:55:44.844 --> 00:55:45.945
Harper?

1346
00:55:45.945 --> 00:55:47.847
Wasn't expecting
to hear from you.

1347
00:55:47.847 --> 00:55:49.549
Hey. I just...

1348
00:55:49.549 --> 00:55:51.818
I wanted to check in,
and wish you a Merry Christmas.

1349
00:55:51.818 --> 00:55:52.986
Your email said

1350
00:55:52.986 --> 00:55:54.154
that you're spending
the holidays

1351
00:55:54.154 --> 00:55:56.823
at a bookstore in Maine?

1352
00:55:56.823 --> 00:55:58.491
<i>Yeah.</i>

1353
00:55:58.491 --> 00:56:01.094
I get to hang out with
other book lovers all day.

1354
00:56:01.094 --> 00:56:03.997
Turns out
it's exactly what I needed.

1355
00:56:03.997 --> 00:56:07.100
And I think I've found...

1356
00:56:07.100 --> 00:56:09.502
a very promising new writer.

1357
00:56:09.502 --> 00:56:11.137
You found
our next big franchise?

1358
00:56:11.137 --> 00:56:13.773
Actually, this one
is a lot smaller,

1359
00:56:13.773 --> 00:56:16.476
and more character-driven
than what I'm used to.

1360
00:56:16.476 --> 00:56:19.012
But, if I've learned anything
from helping in this bookstore,

1361
00:56:19.012 --> 00:56:21.147
I think
readers will love it.

1362
00:56:21.147 --> 00:56:22.816
No. We're not that kind of
business anymore, Harper.

1363
00:56:22.816 --> 00:56:24.484
You know that.

1364
00:56:24.484 --> 00:56:28.188
I know that this kind of book
can be a hard sell at first,

1365
00:56:28.188 --> 00:56:32.058
but if it turns out as strong
as I think it can be...

1366
00:56:32.058 --> 00:56:33.993
will you read it?

1367
00:56:33.993 --> 00:56:35.195
You know
I'll always read anything

1368
00:56:35.195 --> 00:56:36.996
you feel strongly about.

1369
00:56:36.996 --> 00:56:38.598
But it's a long shot.

1370
00:56:38.598 --> 00:56:39.899
<i>Dig deep.</i>

1371
00:56:39.899 --> 00:56:40.934
I understand.

1372
00:56:40.934 --> 00:56:42.235
Merry Christmas.

1373
00:56:42.235 --> 00:56:44.671
Yes, Merry Christmas to you.

1374
00:56:46.539 --> 00:56:49.743
I know I was a little tough
on you the other night.

1375
00:56:49.743 --> 00:56:51.778
Rewrites can be a grind.

1376
00:56:51.778 --> 00:56:53.113
But character pieces
like yours

1377
00:56:53.113 --> 00:56:55.582
come with
their own challenges.

1378
00:56:56.683 --> 00:56:58.585
How so?

1379
00:56:58.585 --> 00:57:00.653
They require
an emotional depth

1380
00:57:00.653 --> 00:57:03.089
that will resonate with readers
in a way

1381
00:57:03.089 --> 00:57:05.692
that makes them
tell other people about it.

1382
00:57:05.692 --> 00:57:08.595
That's how these books
become hits--

1383
00:57:08.595 --> 00:57:10.497
word of mouth.

1384
00:57:10.497 --> 00:57:12.766
You don't think
I have that?

1385
00:57:12.766 --> 00:57:14.834
I think
you can go deeper.

1386
00:57:15.935 --> 00:57:17.971
I have an exercise

1387
00:57:17.971 --> 00:57:20.040
that I sometimes do
with my writers.

1388
00:57:20.040 --> 00:57:22.208
Are you up for it?

1389
00:57:22.208 --> 00:57:25.912
The more you tap into
your own emotional life,

1390
00:57:25.912 --> 00:57:26.913
the better you'll be

1391
00:57:26.913 --> 00:57:29.849
at finding your character's
emotional life.

1392
00:57:31.117 --> 00:57:32.786
Uh... you first.

1393
00:57:34.254 --> 00:57:37.223
I let Kimberly down.

1394
00:57:37.223 --> 00:57:40.960
And I'm not sure
I'll ever forgive myself for it.

1395
00:57:40.960 --> 00:57:43.096
We had a plan and...

1396
00:57:43.096 --> 00:57:44.230
I destroyed it.

1397
00:57:45.932 --> 00:57:47.133
Well, life doesn't always

1398
00:57:47.133 --> 00:57:49.135
bend to the dreams
of a teenage girl.

1399
00:57:51.037 --> 00:57:53.506
I wasn't a good friend.

1400
00:57:54.274 --> 00:57:56.209
Does Kimberly think that?

1401
00:57:57.610 --> 00:57:59.813
No.

1402
00:57:59.813 --> 00:58:01.181
Your turn.

1403
00:58:03.883 --> 00:58:05.785
Okay.

1404
00:58:05.785 --> 00:58:08.288
After I left
the North American Writers Lab,

1405
00:58:08.288 --> 00:58:10.323
I decided to chase my dream.

1406
00:58:10.323 --> 00:58:11.891
I'd travel the world
for a year,

1407
00:58:11.891 --> 00:58:13.693
find my stories.

1408
00:58:13.693 --> 00:58:15.829
When money got low,
I'd work in wine bistros.

1409
00:58:15.829 --> 00:58:18.598
And that's how you became
an expert in wine?

1410
00:58:18.598 --> 00:58:20.000
Exactly.

1411
00:58:20.000 --> 00:58:22.969
And I ended up in Paris.

1412
00:58:22.969 --> 00:58:25.138
I fell in love.

1413
00:58:25.138 --> 00:58:28.074
Started writing my book.

1414
00:58:28.074 --> 00:58:29.909
It was perfect.

1415
00:58:29.909 --> 00:58:31.945
Hmm.

1416
00:58:31.945 --> 00:58:34.748
And then,
nine months into my dream,

1417
00:58:34.748 --> 00:58:36.783
I got a phone call.

1418
00:58:36.783 --> 00:58:38.184
My dad had a heart attack.

1419
00:58:39.285 --> 00:58:40.687
Oh, I'm so sorry.

1420
00:58:40.687 --> 00:58:42.155
He did make a full recovery,
but...

1421
00:58:43.723 --> 00:58:46.192
...my parents needed me back
at the bookstore,

1422
00:58:46.192 --> 00:58:48.294
so I came home,

1423
00:58:48.294 --> 00:58:51.564
and...
my relationship fell apart.

1424
00:58:53.299 --> 00:58:56.169
Yeah, I was so sure
I was gonna make it as a writer,

1425
00:58:56.169 --> 00:58:58.638
'cause it felt so close,
but then...

1426
00:58:58.638 --> 00:59:01.174
I realized how much work
the bookstore needed.

1427
00:59:01.174 --> 00:59:03.643
So I figured out
how to rebrand it.

1428
00:59:03.643 --> 00:59:05.779
And that's when
you stopped writing?

1429
00:59:05.779 --> 00:59:07.280
Yeah, the thought
of pursuing my dream,

1430
00:59:07.280 --> 00:59:08.915
it kinda terrifies me.

1431
00:59:08.915 --> 00:59:10.316
Sawyer...

1432
00:59:10.316 --> 00:59:12.352
you have a real gift.

1433
00:59:15.055 --> 00:59:16.089
You know what they say.

1434
00:59:16.089 --> 00:59:19.059
All it takes is one person
to believe in you, so...

1435
00:59:19.059 --> 00:59:20.994
yeah, okay, let's--
let's go for it.

1436
00:59:20.994 --> 00:59:22.962
Yeah?

1437
00:59:22.962 --> 00:59:25.131
But, I think-- I just--
I kinda need a distraction,

1438
00:59:25.131 --> 00:59:26.800
so maybe...

1439
00:59:26.800 --> 00:59:28.668
you could let me be part
of the Christmas Bingo?

1440
00:59:29.803 --> 00:59:30.937
Maybe.

1441
00:59:30.937 --> 00:59:32.172
I'll take a "maybe".

1442
00:59:32.172 --> 00:59:33.907
- Okay.

1443
00:59:37.877 --> 00:59:38.878
Merry Christmas!

1444
00:59:38.878 --> 00:59:40.780
Merry Christmas.

1445
00:59:40.780 --> 00:59:41.748
This is so fun.

1446
00:59:41.748 --> 00:59:43.216
So, what square is this
on the Bingo card?

1447
00:59:43.216 --> 00:59:45.685
"Random acts
of holiday kindness."

1448
00:59:45.685 --> 00:59:48.121
Well, that just seems like
what Christmas is all about.

1449
00:59:48.121 --> 00:59:49.289
Hey, Merry Christmas!

1450
00:59:49.289 --> 00:59:50.957
You get a real rush
from this.

1451
00:59:50.957 --> 00:59:52.692
- What's next?
- Pace yourself!

1452
00:59:52.692 --> 00:59:53.993
No, no. I-I-- I'm in the zone.

1453
00:59:53.993 --> 00:59:56.696
I gotta do something.
What else is on this card?

1454
00:59:56.696 --> 00:59:59.099
Okay, pal, you're gonna
have to take it down a notch.

1455
00:59:59.099 --> 01:00:00.767
Merry Christmas!

1456
01:00:05.138 --> 01:00:07.207
Bah, humbug!

1457
01:00:12.746 --> 01:00:14.014
That was awesome.

1458
01:00:14.014 --> 01:00:17.984
I think Kimberly would be
very, very proud of you.

1459
01:00:41.741 --> 01:00:43.910
Each of us has
a candle in the Yule log.

1460
01:00:43.910 --> 01:00:45.178
We'll go around the table,

1461
01:00:45.178 --> 01:00:47.080
and we'll share our hope
for the new year,

1462
01:00:47.080 --> 01:00:48.281
and light our candle.

1463
01:00:48.281 --> 01:00:50.850
Rhys, how 'bout
you start us off?

1464
01:00:50.850 --> 01:00:52.919
All right, mates.

1465
01:00:52.919 --> 01:00:55.455
Hold on to your knickers
for this one.

1466
01:00:55.455 --> 01:00:58.191
My intent
for the new year

1467
01:00:58.191 --> 01:01:00.360
is to...

1468
01:01:00.360 --> 01:01:01.828
open my heart.

1469
01:01:01.828 --> 01:01:03.196
Finally!

1470
01:01:03.196 --> 01:01:05.765
Knew you'd like that one.

1471
01:01:05.765 --> 01:01:07.834
My intention for the new year

1472
01:01:07.834 --> 01:01:10.170
is to figure out
who I wanna be...

1473
01:01:10.170 --> 01:01:12.105
starting with

1474
01:01:12.105 --> 01:01:14.074
applying to an internship

1475
01:01:14.074 --> 01:01:15.241
in New York.

1476
01:01:17.177 --> 01:01:18.745
Josie, that's awesome!

1477
01:01:22.282 --> 01:01:25.185
I want to prioritize my family.

1478
01:01:25.185 --> 01:01:27.087
I've let geography
get in the way

1479
01:01:27.087 --> 01:01:28.788
ever since my parents moved,

1480
01:01:28.788 --> 01:01:32.192
and I won't allow that
to be an excuse anymore.

1481
01:01:36.963 --> 01:01:38.365
"Go confidently

1482
01:01:38.365 --> 01:01:39.966
in the direction
of your dreams."

1483
01:01:41.568 --> 01:01:43.236
"Live the life you've imagined."

1484
01:01:43.236 --> 01:01:44.371
Thoreau.

1485
01:01:45.171 --> 01:01:46.039
Yeah.

1486
01:01:51.878 --> 01:01:54.381
I've spent this year
on autopilot...

1487
01:01:54.381 --> 01:01:57.484
just going through the motions
of life.

1488
01:01:57.484 --> 01:02:00.220
It's all been a bit of a blur, honestly.

1489
01:02:00.220 --> 01:02:02.789
But being with all of you...

1490
01:02:04.524 --> 01:02:07.560
...experiencing your traditions
for the first time,

1491
01:02:07.560 --> 01:02:10.497
being at the bookstore,
working on your book...

1492
01:02:10.497 --> 01:02:13.566
somehow, it all feels
like a new beginning.

1493
01:02:13.566 --> 01:02:16.503
So that's my intent
for the next year--

1494
01:02:18.505 --> 01:02:21.007
...a fresh start.

1495
01:02:35.321 --> 01:02:37.057
I'm going to have
to get back to you on that,

1496
01:02:37.057 --> 01:02:38.224
but thank you.

1497
01:02:38.224 --> 01:02:40.860
Merry Christmas.

1498
01:02:45.598 --> 01:02:47.901
That was the guy
who's buying the bookstore.

1499
01:02:47.901 --> 01:02:49.936
He wants me to stay on
and run it,

1500
01:02:49.936 --> 01:02:53.106
and he wants an answer
just after Christmas.

1501
01:02:53.106 --> 01:02:54.374
But that's so soon.

1502
01:02:54.374 --> 01:02:56.476
I was just getting used
to the idea of leaving--

1503
01:02:56.476 --> 01:02:57.610
you know,
starting a new chapter,

1504
01:02:57.610 --> 01:03:00.246
and now...

1505
01:03:00.246 --> 01:03:02.148
I don't know.

1506
01:03:06.419 --> 01:03:09.989
So, the buyer gave you
a few days to decide?

1507
01:03:09.989 --> 01:03:12.425
Look, I get staying on
at the store is enticing,

1508
01:03:12.425 --> 01:03:14.227
but it's really good
seeing you writing again.

1509
01:03:14.227 --> 01:03:16.396
- Harper is good for you.
- Yeah.

1510
01:03:16.396 --> 01:03:17.931
Not that you'd ever admit it.

1511
01:03:17.931 --> 01:03:19.532
Honestly,
working with Harper on my book

1512
01:03:19.532 --> 01:03:20.867
has not been easy.

1513
01:03:20.867 --> 01:03:22.602
She has...

1514
01:03:22.602 --> 01:03:24.904
challenged me
and frustrated me.

1515
01:03:26.039 --> 01:03:28.174
She also lifts me up.

1516
01:03:28.174 --> 01:03:29.542
She makes me better.

1517
01:03:29.542 --> 01:03:32.045
Just admit it--
you like her.

1518
01:03:32.045 --> 01:03:33.880
Yes, I do.

1519
01:03:33.880 --> 01:03:36.416
She is the inspiration
I've been looking for.

1520
01:03:36.416 --> 01:03:38.118
Cheers to that.

1521
01:03:53.533 --> 01:03:55.669
I just finished.

1522
01:03:55.669 --> 01:03:57.237
And?

1523
01:03:57.237 --> 01:03:59.205
You really found
the emotional core.

1524
01:03:59.205 --> 01:04:00.173
At one point,

1525
01:04:00.173 --> 01:04:02.342
I found myself

1526
01:04:02.342 --> 01:04:04.477
laughing and crying
at the same time.

1527
01:04:04.477 --> 01:04:06.079
And the ending?

1528
01:04:06.079 --> 01:04:08.314
It's... surprising

1529
01:04:08.314 --> 01:04:10.316
and-and satisfying.

1530
01:04:10.316 --> 01:04:12.052
I loved it.

1531
01:04:12.052 --> 01:04:14.220
You really did it.

1532
01:04:16.489 --> 01:04:19.159
This truly is...

1533
01:04:19.159 --> 01:04:21.961
the best Christmas gift
you could've given me.

1534
01:04:21.961 --> 01:04:23.596
Well, I'm glad.

1535
01:04:23.596 --> 01:04:25.632
I've enjoyed every moment of it.

1536
01:04:25.632 --> 01:04:27.567
Well, you haven't
lost your touch.

1537
01:04:27.567 --> 01:04:29.369
Well, it feels good,

1538
01:04:29.369 --> 01:04:32.339
and I think
we should send it to my boss.

1539
01:04:32.339 --> 01:04:35.575
Whoa! No, that's a... big deal.

1540
01:04:35.575 --> 01:04:37.677
Plus, it's Christmas Eve.
You should probably wait.

1541
01:04:37.677 --> 01:04:39.012
I already told her about it.

1542
01:04:40.080 --> 01:04:42.282
And she said to send it
when it's ready,

1543
01:04:42.282 --> 01:04:44.250
and I think it's ready.

1544
01:04:44.250 --> 01:04:45.485
Harper, I never expected you

1545
01:04:45.485 --> 01:04:46.986
to put yourself
on the line for me.

1546
01:04:46.986 --> 01:04:49.022
I believe in you.

1547
01:04:49.022 --> 01:04:50.490
And I appreciate

1548
01:04:50.490 --> 01:04:52.158
that you gave me
this opportunity

1549
01:04:52.158 --> 01:04:53.126
when I really needed it.

1550
01:05:08.274 --> 01:05:11.077
I emailed it to you.

1551
01:05:12.112 --> 01:05:13.513
Okay.

1552
01:05:13.513 --> 01:05:15.382
Copy... paste.

1553
01:05:15.382 --> 01:05:18.385
"Happy Holidays."

1554
01:05:19.652 --> 01:05:21.254
I think this moment
warrants a celebration.

1555
01:05:21.254 --> 01:05:23.123
Absolutely.

1556
01:05:42.676 --> 01:05:45.412
Are you ready?

1557
01:05:45.412 --> 01:05:47.147
I'm ready!

1558
01:05:48.415 --> 01:05:50.750
No turning back now.

1559
01:05:53.186 --> 01:05:54.387
To "no turning back".

1560
01:06:06.132 --> 01:06:08.301
- ♪ Downtown's gettin' busy ♪

1561
01:06:08.301 --> 01:06:10.370
♪ People everywhere ♪

1562
01:06:10.370 --> 01:06:12.439
♪ Stores are decorated... ♪

1563
01:06:12.439 --> 01:06:13.406
Okay, wait, wait. Not so fast.

1564
01:06:13.406 --> 01:06:15.742
You have to tell Santa
your Christmas wish.

1565
01:06:15.742 --> 01:06:17.510
♪ ...Santa's gettin' ready ♪

1566
01:06:17.510 --> 01:06:20.447
♪ Kids are countin' down... ♪

1567
01:06:20.447 --> 01:06:22.716
♪ The only thing left ♪

1568
01:06:22.716 --> 01:06:24.718
♪ To do right now ♪

1569
01:06:24.718 --> 01:06:28.355
♪ Is pick out
a Christmas tree... ♪

1570
01:06:28.355 --> 01:06:29.723
Tomorrow-- Christmas.

1571
01:06:29.723 --> 01:06:31.758
I thought maybe we could
enjoy some of the spoils

1572
01:06:31.758 --> 01:06:33.827
from our Reindeer Games
victory.

1573
01:06:33.827 --> 01:06:35.829
I know
the perfect pairing.

1574
01:06:35.829 --> 01:06:37.130
♪ ...And when
we get back home ♪

1575
01:06:37.130 --> 01:06:37.864
♪ Get back home ♪

1576
01:06:37.864 --> 01:06:40.500
♪ Plug it in and watch it glow ♪

1577
01:06:40.500 --> 01:06:42.769
♪ Been waitin' all year to ♪

1578
01:06:42.769 --> 01:06:44.571
♪ Light up the livin' room ♪

1579
01:06:44.571 --> 01:06:46.206
♪ With you ♪

1580
01:06:46.206 --> 01:06:47.307
♪ You... ♪

1581
01:06:47.307 --> 01:06:49.075
♪ You ♪

1582
01:06:49.075 --> 01:06:52.145
♪ You... ♪

1583
01:06:52.145 --> 01:06:54.748
♪ Go pick out
a Christmas tree with you ♪

1584
01:06:54.748 --> 01:06:55.882
Hey!

1585
01:06:55.882 --> 01:06:57.450
<i>Congratulations
on sending the book</i>

1586
01:06:57.450 --> 01:06:58.485
to Nancy.

1587
01:06:58.485 --> 01:06:59.753
How do you feel?

1588
01:06:59.753 --> 01:07:02.122
<i>Terrified,
because I'd really like a shot</i>

1589
01:07:02.122 --> 01:07:03.723
at working on more books
like Sawyer's.

1590
01:07:03.723 --> 01:07:06.393
But... also excited!

1591
01:07:06.393 --> 01:07:08.128
I rediscovered my love for this.

1592
01:07:08.128 --> 01:07:10.497
I didn't
second-guess every choice,

1593
01:07:10.497 --> 01:07:12.399
I trusted my gut,
and it worked.

1594
01:07:12.399 --> 01:07:13.566
Well, hey--

1595
01:07:13.566 --> 01:07:15.201
no matter what happens
with the book,

1596
01:07:15.201 --> 01:07:16.670
that's a big win.

1597
01:07:16.670 --> 01:07:18.505
<i>Merry Christmas!</i>

1598
01:07:18.505 --> 01:07:20.340
Merry Christmas to you, too.

1599
01:07:26.579 --> 01:07:28.381
Okay.

1600
01:07:28.381 --> 01:07:31.484
I finally understand why
everyone loves <i>White Christmas</i>.

1601
01:07:31.484 --> 01:07:33.520
I have to admit--

1602
01:07:33.520 --> 01:07:35.321
it's even more fun
watching it with someone

1603
01:07:35.321 --> 01:07:36.589
who's never seen it before.

1604
01:07:36.589 --> 01:07:38.625
Made me fall in love
with it all over again.

1605
01:07:38.625 --> 01:07:40.326
Time for presents?

1606
01:07:40.326 --> 01:07:41.528
Let's do it.

1607
01:07:41.528 --> 01:07:42.829
Excellent.

1608
01:07:46.399 --> 01:07:48.301
Whoa!

1609
01:07:50.503 --> 01:07:51.871
You first.

1610
01:07:55.508 --> 01:07:58.144
Oh.

1611
01:07:58.144 --> 01:08:00.280
Little something to remember
your time in St. Ives.

1612
01:08:00.280 --> 01:08:03.616
The necklace from the market.

1613
01:08:03.616 --> 01:08:05.385
I love it.

1614
01:08:06.686 --> 01:08:07.721
Okay, you go.

1615
01:08:20.600 --> 01:08:23.236
Gave me my manuscript?

1616
01:08:23.236 --> 01:08:26.172
Well, that's not
the same manuscript.

1617
01:08:26.172 --> 01:08:27.440
This one's getting published.

1618
01:08:28.608 --> 01:08:30.377
Your boss already
read my book?

1619
01:08:30.377 --> 01:08:32.645
Full disclosure-- she was only
gonna read the first chapter,

1620
01:08:32.645 --> 01:08:35.515
but she got sucked in
and stayed up all night.

1621
01:08:35.515 --> 01:08:37.450
She loved it.

1622
01:08:37.450 --> 01:08:38.752
Merry Christmas.

1623
01:08:38.752 --> 01:08:41.254
Harper, you've changed my life.

1624
01:08:42.389 --> 01:08:44.691
This book was just...

1625
01:08:44.691 --> 01:08:46.459
an idea
that was in a drawer--

1626
01:08:46.459 --> 01:08:49.596
probably would've stayed there
forever, but...

1627
01:08:49.596 --> 01:08:50.930
you're the one
who brought it to life.

1628
01:08:50.930 --> 01:08:52.732
You're the one
who made me feel like

1629
01:08:52.732 --> 01:08:54.968
I actually have something
worthwhile to say.

1630
01:08:54.968 --> 01:08:56.469
Thank you.

1631
01:08:56.469 --> 01:08:57.737
Thank you--

1632
01:08:57.737 --> 01:09:00.607
for bringing me
into your world...

1633
01:09:00.607 --> 01:09:02.509
for helping me find my joy.

1634
01:09:04.244 --> 01:09:06.946
That life-changing thing
works both ways.

1635
01:09:29.569 --> 01:09:30.537
I'm sorry to bother you,

1636
01:09:30.537 --> 01:09:31.971
but, um, the young lady
at the bakery said

1637
01:09:31.971 --> 01:09:34.007
we might be able
to find our daughter here?

1638
01:09:34.007 --> 01:09:35.608
Oh. Yeah, no, come in!

1639
01:09:35.608 --> 01:09:36.609
- Oh!
- Come in. Uh...

1640
01:09:37.744 --> 01:09:39.379
Guess who's here.

1641
01:09:39.379 --> 01:09:41.247
Mom! Dad! I thought you were
supposed to be on the cruise?

1642
01:09:41.247 --> 01:09:42.315
Ah!

1643
01:09:42.315 --> 01:09:43.883
Ah, we disembarked
one port early.

1644
01:09:43.883 --> 01:09:47.320
We got word you might
be spending Christmas alone.

1645
01:09:47.320 --> 01:09:49.522
Merry Christmas, honey!

1646
01:09:49.522 --> 01:09:50.490
And...?

1647
01:09:50.490 --> 01:09:52.392
- Oh! This is Sawyer.
- Oh--

1648
01:09:52.392 --> 01:09:53.960
He-He owns the bookstore.

1649
01:09:53.960 --> 01:09:55.628
Well, Merry Christmas, Sawyer.

1650
01:09:55.628 --> 01:09:56.963
Merry Christmas.
So nice to meet you two.

1651
01:09:56.963 --> 01:09:59.032
We're so sorry to barge in.

1652
01:09:59.032 --> 01:10:00.900
Oh, no. No.
You're more than welcome.

1653
01:10:00.900 --> 01:10:01.835
How you been, honey?

1654
01:10:01.835 --> 01:10:03.403
Good! Good.

1655
01:10:03.403 --> 01:10:04.237
It's been great

1656
01:10:04.237 --> 01:10:06.840
to work at the bookstore
with Sawyer,

1657
01:10:06.840 --> 01:10:09.309
and, you know, take
a little break from life.

1658
01:10:09.309 --> 01:10:11.411
I can imagine,
after the year you've had.

1659
01:10:11.411 --> 01:10:12.946
- Oh--
- It's bad enough

1660
01:10:12.946 --> 01:10:15.815
it's your first Christmas
since Kimberly died.

1661
01:10:15.815 --> 01:10:18.418
With your leave of absence
on top of that,

1662
01:10:18.418 --> 01:10:21.354
uh, well, we felt like
we wanted to check in on you.

1663
01:10:21.354 --> 01:10:23.023
Kimberly died?

1664
01:10:23.023 --> 01:10:24.691
Sawyer...

1665
01:10:39.372 --> 01:10:40.640
Hey...

1666
01:10:40.640 --> 01:10:42.342
Hey.

1667
01:10:45.812 --> 01:10:48.314
I got my parents settled
at the B&B.

1668
01:10:49.115 --> 01:10:51.317
Good.

1669
01:10:53.753 --> 01:10:55.021
So can I ask you about Kimberly?

1670
01:10:56.122 --> 01:10:57.824
Sure.

1671
01:10:57.824 --> 01:10:58.992
What do you want to know?

1672
01:10:59.926 --> 01:11:01.061
What happened?

1673
01:11:02.595 --> 01:11:03.963
Well...

1674
01:11:03.963 --> 01:11:06.332
her illness came on fast.

1675
01:11:07.534 --> 01:11:08.802
I was able to spend

1676
01:11:08.802 --> 01:11:10.970
last Christmas
and New Year's with her, but...

1677
01:11:10.970 --> 01:11:12.972
she passed soon
after that.

1678
01:11:13.840 --> 01:11:15.842
I'm so sorry.

1679
01:11:15.842 --> 01:11:17.711
I wish I would've known.

1680
01:11:17.711 --> 01:11:19.045
I'm sorry I didn't tell you.

1681
01:11:19.045 --> 01:11:20.580
No, you don't need
to apologize.

1682
01:11:20.580 --> 01:11:22.082
I just...

1683
01:11:22.082 --> 01:11:24.084
I'd like to be there for you.

1684
01:11:25.819 --> 01:11:27.487
Thanks.

1685
01:11:28.688 --> 01:11:32.459
So, did you get a chance
to tell her about your regrets?

1686
01:11:33.760 --> 01:11:34.828
No.

1687
01:11:34.828 --> 01:11:36.863
Never had the chance.

1688
01:11:36.863 --> 01:11:39.666
But she said
a bunch of nice things

1689
01:11:39.666 --> 01:11:42.869
to make me feel better.

1690
01:11:42.869 --> 01:11:45.038
It's so like her.

1691
01:11:46.172 --> 01:11:47.307
She didn't hold
anything against you.

1692
01:11:47.307 --> 01:11:49.843
Maybe it's time to stop
holding things against yourself.

1693
01:11:49.843 --> 01:11:53.146
I spiraled after losing her.

1694
01:11:53.146 --> 01:11:56.016
I had such a hard time
focusing on work.

1695
01:11:57.083 --> 01:12:00.453
Everything just became
much... harder.

1696
01:12:00.453 --> 01:12:03.723
I had to work long hours
just to keep up.

1697
01:12:04.858 --> 01:12:07.627
I felt...

1698
01:12:07.627 --> 01:12:09.462
overwhelmed.

1699
01:12:09.462 --> 01:12:11.531
So that's why
you were so burnt-out.

1700
01:12:12.799 --> 01:12:15.735
Sometimes,
I leave her voicemails.

1701
01:12:15.735 --> 01:12:17.671
Sometimes, I text.

1702
01:12:19.172 --> 01:12:21.174
I don't know where they go,

1703
01:12:21.174 --> 01:12:22.776
but...

1704
01:12:22.776 --> 01:12:25.578
they make me feel like
she's still here.

1705
01:12:25.578 --> 01:12:27.480
Well, maybe she is...

1706
01:12:27.480 --> 01:12:29.649
in her own way.

1707
01:12:31.084 --> 01:12:33.720
I had literally just asked
for some time off

1708
01:12:33.720 --> 01:12:36.089
when I got your email.

1709
01:12:36.089 --> 01:12:38.091
It's like she led me here.

1710
01:12:40.694 --> 01:12:43.163
And she was always
after me to "find a nice guy".

1711
01:12:43.163 --> 01:12:45.432
Ha!

1712
01:12:48.001 --> 01:12:51.438
What about the bingo card
that Kimberly made you?

1713
01:12:51.438 --> 01:12:53.640
I thought
you just got that.

1714
01:12:53.640 --> 01:12:57.677
It was actually her gift to me
from last Christmas.

1715
01:12:57.677 --> 01:12:58.878
Ah.

1716
01:12:58.878 --> 01:13:01.581
But I never could
bring myself to open it.

1717
01:13:02.849 --> 01:13:04.851
I brought it out this year

1718
01:13:04.851 --> 01:13:07.721
just as a sort of...
tribute to her.

1719
01:13:09.856 --> 01:13:11.858
She must've known that you make
a pretty cute elf, too.

1720
01:13:16.129 --> 01:13:18.631
Look, I loved having you here,

1721
01:13:18.631 --> 01:13:20.734
but if you need to go back
with your parents, I understand.

1722
01:13:20.734 --> 01:13:21.835
No.

1723
01:13:21.835 --> 01:13:25.538
I have two days left here.

1724
01:13:25.538 --> 01:13:28.108
And I'm not ready
to say goodbye yet.

1725
01:13:40.286 --> 01:13:42.155
Are you guys sure you don't
wanna stay one more night?

1726
01:13:42.155 --> 01:13:43.556
Oh, you know how your dad gets

1727
01:13:43.556 --> 01:13:45.158
when he's been away
from home too long.

1728
01:13:45.158 --> 01:13:46.893
I gotta hit the road, kiddo.

1729
01:13:46.893 --> 01:13:48.094
I have some ball games to watch.

1730
01:13:48.094 --> 01:13:50.797
Of course.

1731
01:13:50.797 --> 01:13:54.100
Well, we are just so happy
you had a good Christmas.

1732
01:13:54.100 --> 01:13:55.969
And, more importantly, you seem
like your old self again.

1733
01:13:55.969 --> 01:13:57.137
Yeah.

1734
01:13:57.137 --> 01:13:59.172
I am feeling
more like my old self.

1735
01:13:59.172 --> 01:14:02.275
This trip has been
a really great reset for me.

1736
01:14:02.275 --> 01:14:04.878
And Sawyer seems
like a great guy.

1737
01:14:04.878 --> 01:14:05.945
Hey, how was the tour?

1738
01:14:05.945 --> 01:14:06.946
Oh--

1739
01:14:06.946 --> 01:14:08.748
We had so much fun.

1740
01:14:08.748 --> 01:14:09.949
And what a charming town.

1741
01:14:09.949 --> 01:14:11.685
Yeah. We stopped by
the Sweet Tooth

1742
01:14:11.685 --> 01:14:13.520
and we got a slice
of peppermint-brownie pie.

1743
01:14:13.520 --> 01:14:15.155
- Mm!
- And then we met the mayor,

1744
01:14:15.155 --> 01:14:17.223
and she tried to convince us
to vacation here next summer.

1745
01:14:17.223 --> 01:14:20.126
Yeah, that sounds like
the mayor.

1746
01:14:20.126 --> 01:14:21.294
And now we need
to find a few good books

1747
01:14:21.294 --> 01:14:22.762
for the cold winter days ahead.

1748
01:14:22.762 --> 01:14:24.297
Where are
your murder mysteries?

1749
01:14:24.297 --> 01:14:25.298
Yes!

1750
01:14:25.298 --> 01:14:26.933
You--

1751
01:14:26.933 --> 01:14:28.268
Just right over there.

1752
01:14:28.268 --> 01:14:30.103
Thank you.

1753
01:14:31.271 --> 01:14:32.739
All good?

1754
01:14:32.739 --> 01:14:34.307
Yeah. Yeah, they, uh...

1755
01:14:34.307 --> 01:14:37.077
they seem to have
a lot of questions about you.

1756
01:14:37.077 --> 01:14:39.112
Oh. So have you been
singing my praises?

1757
01:14:39.112 --> 01:14:40.914
Actually, I told them

1758
01:14:40.914 --> 01:14:42.949
that you somehow went
your whole life

1759
01:14:42.949 --> 01:14:44.217
without
seeing <i>White Christmas</i>.

1760
01:14:44.217 --> 01:14:45.585
Ouch!

1761
01:14:45.585 --> 01:14:46.619
Hey, by the way,

1762
01:14:46.619 --> 01:14:47.954
Rhys wants to throw you
a farewell happy hour.

1763
01:14:47.954 --> 01:14:49.055
Oh...

1764
01:14:49.055 --> 01:14:50.690
Uh, honey?

1765
01:14:50.690 --> 01:14:53.259
Uh... what's this?

1766
01:15:00.066 --> 01:15:03.703
I need a few to take back.
Will you ring me up?

1767
01:15:03.703 --> 01:15:05.138
On the house.

1768
01:15:05.138 --> 01:15:06.873
No! Not happening.

1769
01:15:06.873 --> 01:15:08.608
Well, I haven't told you yet,

1770
01:15:08.608 --> 01:15:11.911
but our book sales may have
spiked since you've been here.

1771
01:15:11.911 --> 01:15:14.681
Oh, you mean
all of my ideas worked?

1772
01:15:14.681 --> 01:15:17.217
Well, you can
consider these your bonus.

1773
01:15:17.217 --> 01:15:18.318
Mm.

1774
01:15:18.318 --> 01:15:20.153
I can't believe
this is my last day.

1775
01:15:21.021 --> 01:15:22.756
Yeah.

1776
01:15:22.756 --> 01:15:23.890
Went by fast.

1777
01:15:23.890 --> 01:15:26.159
Yeah.

1778
01:15:34.734 --> 01:15:36.269
Barkeep?

1779
01:15:44.010 --> 01:15:44.878
Hey.

1780
01:15:44.878 --> 01:15:47.147
Hey.

1781
01:15:49.249 --> 01:15:50.283
You look melancholy.

1782
01:15:50.283 --> 01:15:52.986
No, not melancholy.

1783
01:15:52.986 --> 01:15:54.320
I'm grateful.

1784
01:15:56.690 --> 01:15:58.625
I'm not sure how I would've
gotten through Christmas

1785
01:15:58.625 --> 01:15:59.659
without you guys.

1786
01:16:03.129 --> 01:16:04.764
So, have you decided

1787
01:16:04.764 --> 01:16:06.032
whether you're gonna stay
and run the store?

1788
01:16:06.032 --> 01:16:07.734
Yeah.

1789
01:16:07.734 --> 01:16:09.669
I am...

1790
01:16:09.669 --> 01:16:10.870
not.

1791
01:16:12.105 --> 01:16:14.140
It is intimidating,
but I think I really need

1792
01:16:14.140 --> 01:16:15.909
to take advantage
of the second chance.

1793
01:16:15.909 --> 01:16:17.344
Well, you know,

1794
01:16:17.344 --> 01:16:18.878
there's lots of
illustrious writers

1795
01:16:18.878 --> 01:16:19.913
that live in New York.

1796
01:16:19.913 --> 01:16:21.114
Yeah.

1797
01:16:21.114 --> 01:16:23.183
Sounds tempting.

1798
01:16:24.684 --> 01:16:26.353
But I feel like

1799
01:16:26.353 --> 01:16:28.355
I really need to finish
what I started.

1800
01:16:28.355 --> 01:16:30.423
I gotta get out in the world,

1801
01:16:30.423 --> 01:16:32.025
find my stories,

1802
01:16:32.025 --> 01:16:33.860
and keep writing.

1803
01:16:36.329 --> 01:16:37.864
Where will you go?

1804
01:16:37.864 --> 01:16:40.734
Last time, I didn't make it
to Southeast Asia,

1805
01:16:40.734 --> 01:16:42.702
so I thought
I would start in Singapore.

1806
01:16:42.702 --> 01:16:44.904
I'd be lying
if I said I wouldn't miss you.

1807
01:16:44.904 --> 01:16:46.873
Me too.

1808
01:16:51.411 --> 01:16:53.213
I hope
you find your stories.

1809
01:16:58.818 --> 01:17:00.320
Well...

1810
01:17:27.080 --> 01:17:29.082
Well...

1811
01:17:29.082 --> 01:17:30.483
I kissed someone--

1812
01:17:30.483 --> 01:17:32.852
just not under the mistletoe.

1813
01:17:47.367 --> 01:17:48.935
Good morning.

1814
01:17:48.935 --> 01:17:50.303
Good morning!

1815
01:17:50.303 --> 01:17:52.472
Okay, so I finished reading
all the new submissions,

1816
01:17:52.472 --> 01:17:55.075
and I have my notes typed out
in that folder I sent you.

1817
01:17:55.075 --> 01:17:56.343
That was fast.

1818
01:17:56.343 --> 01:17:58.912
Honestly? It's... fun.

1819
01:17:58.912 --> 01:18:01.014
I can't believe I'm getting
a college credit for it.

1820
01:18:01.014 --> 01:18:02.482
I'm glad you find this
a good fit.

1821
01:18:02.482 --> 01:18:04.818
Oh, by the way, is it okay
if I go out for lunch today

1822
01:18:04.818 --> 01:18:05.952
with the other interns?

1823
01:18:05.952 --> 01:18:07.220
Yes, of course,
but feel free

1824
01:18:07.220 --> 01:18:08.488
to join the marketing meeting
this afternoon.

1825
01:18:08.488 --> 01:18:10.824
We'll be discussing
Sawyer's book launch.

1826
01:18:10.824 --> 01:18:12.192
Have you heard from him?

1827
01:18:12.192 --> 01:18:14.527
I got a postcard
from Hong Kong a few weeks ago,

1828
01:18:14.527 --> 01:18:16.963
and, uh, I've been emailing him
updates on his book.

1829
01:18:16.963 --> 01:18:18.531
Cool.

1830
01:18:18.531 --> 01:18:20.233
Okay, so we'll kick off

1831
01:18:20.233 --> 01:18:22.102
the summer's book tour
on the release date

1832
01:18:22.102 --> 01:18:23.837
here, in Manhattan,

1833
01:18:23.837 --> 01:18:25.839
and then, uh, Sawyer
will hit several major cities

1834
01:18:25.839 --> 01:18:27.974
within the first two weeks
of release.

1835
01:18:27.974 --> 01:18:29.242
Have advance copies
gone out

1836
01:18:29.242 --> 01:18:31.077
to any of
the national book clubs?

1837
01:18:31.077 --> 01:18:32.445
No, not yet.

1838
01:18:32.445 --> 01:18:34.247
But they're all
clamoring for it.

1839
01:18:34.247 --> 01:18:35.782
The early buzz is strong.

1840
01:18:35.782 --> 01:18:36.783
Excellent.

1841
01:18:36.783 --> 01:18:39.085
Oh! And, uh...
we just got his author photo.

1842
01:18:42.555 --> 01:18:44.124
Wow.

1843
01:18:44.124 --> 01:18:47.260
That looks like a face
that could sell a lot of books.

1844
01:18:47.260 --> 01:18:49.496
Make sure to set up
some TV interviews.

1845
01:18:53.867 --> 01:18:55.869
I think Sawyer's book launch
looks good.

1846
01:18:55.869 --> 01:18:57.137
How do you feel about it?

1847
01:18:57.137 --> 01:18:59.005
Oh, I feel great.

1848
01:18:59.005 --> 01:19:00.807
I sent galleys out

1849
01:19:00.807 --> 01:19:02.242
to a few of my trusted
advance readers,

1850
01:19:02.242 --> 01:19:03.943
and they loved it.

1851
01:19:03.943 --> 01:19:06.012
I think the word of mouth
is gonna be strong.

1852
01:19:07.113 --> 01:19:08.014
I'm proud of you, Harper.

1853
01:19:08.014 --> 01:19:09.082
For what?

1854
01:19:09.082 --> 01:19:10.817
You weren't afraid
to step back

1855
01:19:10.817 --> 01:19:12.052
when you knew
you needed some time

1856
01:19:12.052 --> 01:19:13.286
to process a rough year.

1857
01:19:13.286 --> 01:19:14.888
And, on top of that,

1858
01:19:14.888 --> 01:19:17.090
you stuck your neck out
for a writer you believed in,

1859
01:19:17.090 --> 01:19:19.059
even though you knew
I wouldn't make it easy for you.

1860
01:19:19.059 --> 01:19:21.361
Yes, that part
was nerve-racking.

1861
01:19:22.529 --> 01:19:24.264
I'm sorry
I pigeonholed you.

1862
01:19:24.264 --> 01:19:25.965
You're just...

1863
01:19:25.965 --> 01:19:28.068
so good at
those big, noisy bestsellers.

1864
01:19:28.068 --> 01:19:30.470
And I love those...

1865
01:19:30.470 --> 01:19:33.973
but I've also really enjoyed
shepherding Sawyer's book.

1866
01:19:33.973 --> 01:19:35.942
I can see that spark again.

1867
01:19:37.210 --> 01:19:39.579
Yeah.
It's nice to have it back.

1868
01:19:39.579 --> 01:19:40.680
Good!

1869
01:19:40.680 --> 01:19:43.316
Because I may have stumbled upon
our next franchise.

1870
01:19:43.316 --> 01:19:45.218
I'll drop it by tomorrow.

1871
01:19:45.218 --> 01:19:46.453
Great.

1872
01:19:53.259 --> 01:19:55.228
Hey, I'm-I'm so sorry
for springing

1873
01:19:55.228 --> 01:19:57.230
that photo of Sawyer on you
with no warning,

1874
01:19:57.230 --> 01:19:59.065
Publicity just put it in
at the last minute.

1875
01:19:59.065 --> 01:20:00.266
It's fine.

1876
01:20:00.266 --> 01:20:01.601
Look, you don't have
to fake it with us.

1877
01:20:01.601 --> 01:20:03.136
We know
that you still miss him.

1878
01:20:03.136 --> 01:20:04.604
I'm not!

1879
01:20:04.604 --> 01:20:08.475
He's out there living his dream,
and I'm happy for him.

1880
01:20:08.475 --> 01:20:10.343
Whatever our relationship
was in the past,

1881
01:20:10.343 --> 01:20:12.212
he's one of my writers now,
and...

1882
01:20:12.212 --> 01:20:13.346
I just want to make sure

1883
01:20:13.346 --> 01:20:14.981
that his book
gets a great launch.

1884
01:20:14.981 --> 01:20:16.616
I think we all know

1885
01:20:16.616 --> 01:20:19.185
that Sawyer isn't just
another writer for you.

1886
01:20:19.185 --> 01:20:21.354
No, of course not.

1887
01:20:21.354 --> 01:20:23.390
He's...
He's special.

1888
01:20:24.657 --> 01:20:27.594
But I put myself out there,

1889
01:20:27.594 --> 01:20:30.263
and he chose to leave
and...

1890
01:20:30.263 --> 01:20:32.265
maybe we were only meant to be

1891
01:20:32.265 --> 01:20:34.267
each other's
creative inspirations.

1892
01:20:34.267 --> 01:20:36.503
And that's okay.

1893
01:20:36.503 --> 01:20:38.538
Yeah, I, um--
I need to hit the ladies room.

1894
01:20:38.538 --> 01:20:40.106
I'll just--
Excuse me.

1895
01:20:40.106 --> 01:20:41.107
I'll join you.

1896
01:20:47.947 --> 01:20:50.116
Wh--
What are you doing here?

1897
01:20:50.116 --> 01:20:51.484
Ah, someone told me

1898
01:20:51.484 --> 01:20:53.520
that this was the best
watering hole in New York.

1899
01:20:53.520 --> 01:20:55.522
- Hi.

1900
01:20:58.558 --> 01:21:01.528
I-I wasn't expecting you
for another two months.

1901
01:21:01.528 --> 01:21:02.929
Yeah, well,
I was really thirsty.

1902
01:21:04.130 --> 01:21:05.098
You look great.

1903
01:21:05.098 --> 01:21:06.099
Happy.

1904
01:21:06.099 --> 01:21:07.500
I am!

1905
01:21:07.500 --> 01:21:10.036
I've been clocking out of work
at 6:30 most days.

1906
01:21:10.036 --> 01:21:12.372
I joined a yoga class
and a book club.

1907
01:21:12.372 --> 01:21:13.540
Reading for pleasure?

1908
01:21:13.540 --> 01:21:15.342
- Mm-hmm.
- Good for you.

1909
01:21:15.342 --> 01:21:17.410
And I've even been
planning my next vacation.

1910
01:21:17.410 --> 01:21:19.145
Well, I'd love
to help you out with that.

1911
01:21:19.145 --> 01:21:20.580
Well, you're the travel expert.

1912
01:21:21.681 --> 01:21:25.051
So, how have you been enjoying
spanning the globe?

1913
01:21:25.051 --> 01:21:27.287
I have met
a lot of interesting people,

1914
01:21:27.287 --> 01:21:29.022
discovered
a few new wines.

1915
01:21:29.022 --> 01:21:31.291
And I've even started
getting some ideas together

1916
01:21:31.291 --> 01:21:32.959
for my second novel.

1917
01:21:32.959 --> 01:21:35.295
That is, if my first one sells,
of course.

1918
01:21:35.295 --> 01:21:38.031
Oh, it'll sell.
It's really good.

1919
01:21:39.432 --> 01:21:41.434
And Stillman has a great launch
planned for you.

1920
01:21:41.434 --> 01:21:44.571
Yeah, the, uh...
the book tour.

1921
01:21:44.571 --> 01:21:46.339
That's the thing
that scares me the most.

1922
01:21:46.339 --> 01:21:47.540
Are you kidding?

1923
01:21:47.540 --> 01:21:49.309
That's the fun part!

1924
01:21:49.309 --> 01:21:50.577
You get to meet all the people

1925
01:21:50.577 --> 01:21:52.412
who've been affected
by your work,

1926
01:21:52.412 --> 01:21:53.513
all your fans.

1927
01:21:53.513 --> 01:21:55.482
That's gonna take
getting used to.

1928
01:21:56.549 --> 01:21:59.519
So, where to next?

1929
01:21:59.519 --> 01:22:01.521
That's actually why I am here.

1930
01:22:05.225 --> 01:22:08.461
The world is this big,
beautiful, wonderful place...

1931
01:22:08.461 --> 01:22:10.096
but it's missing something.

1932
01:22:12.232 --> 01:22:13.500
It's missing you.

1933
01:22:14.501 --> 01:22:16.703
And I realized something

1934
01:22:16.703 --> 01:22:19.139
in between Shanghai and Tokyo...

1935
01:22:19.139 --> 01:22:20.507
What's that?

1936
01:22:20.507 --> 01:22:22.509
That I can write
from anywhere.

1937
01:22:24.277 --> 01:22:26.312
And I'm free to live
the life that I wanna live.

1938
01:22:27.447 --> 01:22:29.049
That life
is wherever you are.

1939
01:22:33.119 --> 01:22:34.387
Can I tell you a secret?

1940
01:22:34.387 --> 01:22:36.356
Yeah.

1941
01:22:36.356 --> 01:22:38.491
You getting your book published

1942
01:22:38.491 --> 01:22:41.661
and ending up here with me
in New York

1943
01:22:41.661 --> 01:22:43.329
was my Christmas wish
to Santa.

1944
01:22:46.232 --> 01:22:47.467
Can I tell you a secret?

1945
01:22:47.467 --> 01:22:49.235
Mm.

1946
01:22:49.235 --> 01:22:50.270
It was mine, too.

1947
01:22:51.571 --> 01:22:54.007
In fact...

1948
01:22:57.610 --> 01:22:59.679
Is that mistletoe?

1949
01:22:59.679 --> 01:23:02.415
Do you know how hard it is
to find mistletoe in March?

1950
01:23:03.583 --> 01:23:05.285
And why did you need to?

1951
01:23:06.386 --> 01:23:07.787
Because it dawned on me

1952
01:23:07.787 --> 01:23:10.523
that you didn't get
to complete your last challenge.

1953
01:23:10.523 --> 01:23:12.592
"Kiss someone
under the mistletoe."

1954
01:23:12.592 --> 01:23:15.395
And if I'm gonna be
your Christmas Bingo partner,

1955
01:23:15.395 --> 01:23:17.464
I need to make sure that you
complete all your challenges,

1956
01:23:17.464 --> 01:23:18.765
otherwise, your score
doesn't really count.

1957
01:23:19.833 --> 01:23:23.136
So, you're my partner now, huh?

1958
01:23:23.136 --> 01:23:24.571
And just wait until you see
what's in store for you

1959
01:23:24.571 --> 01:23:26.272
next Christmas.

1960
01:23:26.272 --> 01:23:27.574
Kimberly would be proud.

1961
01:23:42.489 --> 01:23:44.624
Bingo.