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Merry Christmas.

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Belle?

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Can I have two more
bags over here, honey?

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Coming.

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Hold on, hold on. No, no, ah.

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Young lady, you have
more than you can carry.

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Wait, hold on, Mom.

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This one's for them.

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[Pastor Tom] Bill, any
more bags ready back there?

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This is the last of it.

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Thank you.

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That's it for today, you guys.

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I'm so sorry, but come back next week.

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We should have more by then. Hopefully.

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Oh! Wait.

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Someone just dropped this off yesterday.

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Tag's still on it.

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And it looks just like your style. Mister.

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Bring him back for some
Christmas crafts this week.

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And stay warm out there.

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I sure hope you're right about Tuesday.

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I don't know when we've
struggled so much with donations.

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(Belle sighs) Yeah, let's take a seat.

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I wish I knew why
they were down so much.

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Sometimes it feels like a losing battle.

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(gentle music)

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Do people even care
about this place anymore?

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Hey, that's not the Belle I know.

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Yes, they care.

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We have a wonderful community here.

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I know, and it would make a difference

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if I could spend more time
on donations and fundraising,

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but there just aren't
enough hours in the day.

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Yeah.

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But this does bring up
something I've been wanting

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to discuss with you,

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and perhaps this is his gentle nudge

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to allow me to bow out with grace.

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My duties at the church
are exhausting at times,

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and well, maybe I can give
more to the congregation

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if I concede that, in reality,

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I passed this torch to
you a long time ago.

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I'm not loving the
interpretation of that message.

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But let's face it,

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when you decided to
forego greener pastures

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and stay here in Bedford

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and, and keep this, this house alive,

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Belle, you became the
heart of Bedford House.

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I know when to hang up my hat.

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Well, if, if anyone deserves

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to take a step back and rest, it's you.

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I'll do my best not to let you down.

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Belle, I can say with complete certainty

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that could never happen.

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Thank you. (Exhales softly)

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(gentle music continues)

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(Belle sighs)

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(lights hum)

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I really haven't been looking forward

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to this conversation.

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I can handle it.

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I know you well enough to know

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that if you called me in
here, it can't be good news.

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So just rip off the band aid.

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Right.

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I've be getting some
word from city council

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that there may be some changes
coming with Bedford House.

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Changes?

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Okay. Like what?

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Well, uh, I know how hard you work,

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and I think that we can both agree

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that over the years Bedford House

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has been an integral
part of our community.

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Yeah.

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But in recent years,

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it hasn't exactly been
the haven it once was.

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(heart string-tugging music)

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Look, the building needs a ton of work,

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and city council is pushing
to relocate Bedford House.

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Something smaller, more manageable.

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More manageable?

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With the cost of the upkeep

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and the upgrades needed
for the existing building,

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the Council thinks
that the Center's needs

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may outweigh its contributions right now.

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I don't understand.

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How could you relocate Bedford House?

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It's been there for 90 years.

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I grew up volunteering there.

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It's more than just a building.

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I'm not saying that I agree with the idea,

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but it sure would help if
we could punch it up a bit,

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you know, bring it back to its heyday,

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especially if people could see
it really shine at Christmas.

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I'm already stretched so thin

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and Pastor Tom hasn't
announced it yet officially,

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but he's retiring from the center.

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Oh, that's not good news.

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I know how close you've grown

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since your parents both passed.

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He's the only family that I've got.

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And I don't wanna let him down.

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I do have some good news.

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Open mind please. I'm on your side.

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Go ahead. Good news, please.

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I have a nonprofit consultant
coming in to advise us,

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give the place a fighting chance.

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Is right now really the best time

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to bring in somebody from
outside the community?

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Gimme some time. I can handle this.

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I didn't even know that
this was a concern,

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but now that I do, I'll be
a hundred percent committed.

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You already give a thousand percent.

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Belle, this just isn't something
you can do on your own.

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We need to see some pretty
significant revitalization.

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Okay. Got it.

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Belle, this isn't a reflection on you

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or your worth in this community.

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You are invaluable.

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I appreciate that.

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I mean it.

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And truth be told, if
Bedford House does relocate

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and you're not comfortable with that,

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you have a job right here
in this administration.

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I'd hire you in a heartbeat.

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- That's flattering.
- Thank you for the offer.

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But I just hope all my
time at Bedford House

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hasn't been in vain.

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Just keep your options open.

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You have a gift with people.

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Shouldn't be wasted.

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Thank you.

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Just what I need:

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someone to tell me how to
repurpose a mop closet.

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(Belle sighs)

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Belle? (Lighthearted music)

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What are you doing here
on a Sunday morning?

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Service starts in 30 minutes.

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I know.

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I'm just trying to get a
jump on these spreadsheets

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before they get here.

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How about you put it all
down and get to church?

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Plus you don't wanna miss this service.

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There's a little something special

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that I know will put you
in the Christmas spirit.

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(chuckles) Okay. Okay.

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What are you up to?

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Mm-mm-mm.

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Come on.

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Made it just in time.

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Better late than never.

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Good morning.

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Brothers and sisters,

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before we begin this morning's message,

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I'd like to take a moment

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to recognize someone very
special to our church family.

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A young man who grew up
right here in Bedford.

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Probably still has the Sunday
school craft to prove it.

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He is back with us today,
but not just back in town.

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He's home.

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First Sergeant William Mattinson

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has just returned from his
final overseas deployment.

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And I think I speak for all of us

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when I say welcome home, Son.

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Did you know he was home already?

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No.

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Thank you for your service, Will,

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and for reminding us,

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especially during the season of giving,

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what sacrifice truly means.

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You've made us so proud.

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Now we all know the verse John 3:16,

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so please turn your Bibles to John 3:16...

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Sergeant Mattinson!

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Will, to you always Pastor Tom.

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Oh, we are mighty glad
to have you home, Will.

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And the ladies of the
congregation wanted to make sure

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that you didn't come
home empty handed.

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So just a minute.

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Thank you.

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- We prayed over every stitch.
- Oh!

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It's tradition that those
returning from service

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receive a prayer blanket.

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But this one is extra special.

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Belle?

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Go on.

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Belle led the ladies in making sure

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that this was made in
time for your return home.

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And we've been holding onto it for you.

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A lot of hands helped.

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I can tell. It's beautiful.

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Thank you.

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Sure.

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Oh, and I just remembered

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I have to talk to the choir
director, so excuse me, please.

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Subtlety was never his strong suit.

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Memory holds up well.

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And you look well.

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Like Bedford House in December:

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familiar, and kind of glowing.

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That's either the nicest
compliment I've ever received,

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or the strangest.

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I meant that as a compliment.

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(both chuckle)

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It's good to have you back.

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It's good to be back.

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Welcome home, Sergeant.

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Thank you.

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- Go be a hometown hero.
- Yeah, uh...

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(warm music)

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You run a tight ship. (Magical music)

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Hi, can I help you?

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Not this time, but I'm
hoping I can help you.

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You're the consultant
Mayor Quinn mentioned.

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(chuckles) Guilty.

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Clara James.

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Belle Carter.

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Oh, it's great to finally meet you, Belle.

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I've, I've heard a lot about you.

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I can't say the same,
unfortunately. Excuse me.

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Ooh, well, what do you wanna know?

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What should I know?

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Well, I've just started
working with a nonprofit

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that partners with community
centers like this one.

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I'm here to learn what you're doing

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and see where we might come
alongside and support it.

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I love my job, probably
too much sometimes.

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I, I love people and I-
We've had visitors before,

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folks with good intentions,
but short attention spans.

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I understand.

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I am sure you've seen a lot here,

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but I'd like to understand more, too,

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and find where we could work together.

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I think I could help.

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We'll see if we can fit it in

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with the dented cans
and busted light bulbs.

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(Clara laughs)

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I didn't expect you till next week.

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The mayor told me that
you work long hours,

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so, you know, I thought I'd stop by

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while things were still moving

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and get a feel for the rhythm here.

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The rhythm is mostly duct
tape, stubbornness, and prayer.

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Well, then we have
something in common.

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Have we met before?

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Maybe we're kindred spirits.

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Huh.

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Well, if you are here to help,
you picked the right time,

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we just ran outta elbow grease.

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Good. Well, I have some to spare.

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What do you say?

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Come on, I'll show you around.

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Mind the leaky ceiling
and the holey floors.

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Literally.

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Pastor Tom likes to say the
building's got character.

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I say it's got cracks.

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(laughs) Well, cracks let the light in.

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(warm festive music)

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Good morning. What's all this?

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Oh, you're here. Phew.

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I got it finished just
in the nick of time. Hm!

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What do you think?

266
00:13:10,748 --> 00:13:12,517
Where did all these
decorations come from?

267
00:13:12,541 --> 00:13:14,019
I brought them.

268
00:13:14,043 --> 00:13:15,520
They were just sitting in
some boxes collecting dust.

269
00:13:15,544 --> 00:13:18,714
My family has a habit of
overdoing it at Christmas.

270
00:13:20,049 --> 00:13:21,943
You don't say.

271
00:13:21,967 --> 00:13:24,821
- I hope it's all right.
- I, I didn't wanna overstep.

272
00:13:24,845 --> 00:13:26,698
I just, I, I thought it couldn't hurt

273
00:13:26,722 --> 00:13:30,869
to make the old place look a
little more welcoming again.

274
00:13:30,893 --> 00:13:33,371
Who doesn't love
Christmas decorations?

275
00:13:33,395 --> 00:13:35,791
I, uh, appreciate it.

276
00:13:35,815 --> 00:13:37,334
Oh, goody.

277
00:13:37,358 --> 00:13:39,558
Just wait till I get my hands
on the rest of this place.

278
00:13:41,529 --> 00:13:42,613
Can't wait.

279
00:13:48,452 --> 00:13:51,473
(calm music)

280
00:13:51,497 --> 00:13:52,433
Yeah, that should work.

281
00:13:52,457 --> 00:13:53,624
I can hold. Gimme one second.

282
00:13:56,335 --> 00:13:57,271
This was left out back.

283
00:13:57,295 --> 00:13:58,480
I didn't see an intake form,

284
00:13:58,504 --> 00:13:59,815
but I figured you'd want to.

285
00:13:59,839 --> 00:14:01,066
That's great. Just leave it right there.

286
00:14:01,090 --> 00:14:02,984
You can just leave them
right there. Thanks.

287
00:14:03,008 --> 00:14:04,236
Um, yeah.

288
00:14:04,260 --> 00:14:05,904
Thursday should work.
Just let me check.

289
00:14:05,928 --> 00:14:07,405
Oh, do you need me
to check your calendar?

290
00:14:07,429 --> 00:14:09,765
Uh, no, it's okay. I got it.

291
00:14:13,269 --> 00:14:15,831
Yeah, yeah. Actually Thursday is perfect.

292
00:14:15,855 --> 00:14:16,939
Okay. Bye.

293
00:14:17,982 --> 00:14:20,919
That sounded efficient.

294
00:14:20,943 --> 00:14:23,946
- I aim for survival.
- Efficiency's for the organized.

295
00:14:25,197 --> 00:14:27,425
Do you want me to
alphabetize these for you?

296
00:14:27,449 --> 00:14:30,428
Oh, no, no. They're in a system.

297
00:14:30,452 --> 00:14:32,955
Totally. Well, systems are sacred.

298
00:14:34,290 --> 00:14:35,851
I've just been doing it
a certain way a long time.

299
00:14:35,875 --> 00:14:39,563
It's probably not the best
way, but it works. Mostly.

300
00:14:39,587 --> 00:14:41,815
I get it. (Chuckles)

301
00:14:41,839 --> 00:14:44,651
Honestly, I don't know
why we're so swamped today.

302
00:14:44,675 --> 00:14:47,070
We haven't been this inundated
with donations in years.

303
00:14:47,094 --> 00:14:49,013
Not that I'm complaining, but...

304
00:14:50,014 --> 00:14:51,783
Pastor Tom had mentioned the donations

305
00:14:51,807 --> 00:14:53,785
have been lower than usual.

306
00:14:53,809 --> 00:14:55,954
You spoke with Pastor Tom?

307
00:14:55,978 --> 00:14:57,289
Of course.

308
00:14:57,313 --> 00:14:59,958
And we brainstormed on
some possible solutions.

309
00:14:59,982 --> 00:15:03,211
So I talked to the principals
at all the local schools,

310
00:15:03,235 --> 00:15:05,463
and each one has started a little contest

311
00:15:05,487 --> 00:15:08,508
for the classroom who can
bring in the most donations.

312
00:15:08,532 --> 00:15:11,261
Looks like it's working. (Giggles)

313
00:15:11,285 --> 00:15:12,971
You did all this in a day?

314
00:15:12,995 --> 00:15:16,308
Where was I? (Soft music)

315
00:15:16,332 --> 00:15:18,459
I'm overstepping again, aren't I?

316
00:15:19,835 --> 00:15:22,397
I mean, the decorations,
the donation drive.

317
00:15:22,421 --> 00:15:24,274
I, I just wanted to get in
here and do what I could.

318
00:15:24,298 --> 00:15:27,235
You know, I know the holidays
are gonna go by in a flash

319
00:15:27,259 --> 00:15:30,071
and I, I am so sorry Belle.

320
00:15:30,095 --> 00:15:33,783
I, I should have cleared it with you first.

321
00:15:33,807 --> 00:15:36,828
It's okay. We're on our
way to a full food pantry.

322
00:15:36,852 --> 00:15:38,038
I'm thankful for that.

323
00:15:38,062 --> 00:15:39,956
But yeah, in the future,

324
00:15:39,980 --> 00:15:42,232
let's, let's talk about stuff like that.

325
00:15:43,150 --> 00:15:44,693
Understood. Yes.

326
00:15:51,200 --> 00:15:55,597
Oh, uh, you don't have to
do that. It's getting late.

327
00:15:55,621 --> 00:15:58,040
Well, I know. It still
needs to get done, right?

328
00:16:01,335 --> 00:16:03,379
You ever run a place like this before?

329
00:16:05,214 --> 00:16:09,927
No, but I've worked with a
few. This one's special though.

330
00:16:11,053 --> 00:16:12,888
You can feel it the moment you walk in.

331
00:16:14,223 --> 00:16:16,785
It's special because of
the people keep showing up,

332
00:16:16,809 --> 00:16:18,727
even when they have nothing left to give.

333
00:16:19,895 --> 00:16:21,873
Then you're the reason it's still breathing.

334
00:16:21,897 --> 00:16:25,067
(warm festive music)

335
00:16:26,276 --> 00:16:28,672
Well, if you really wanna help,

336
00:16:28,696 --> 00:16:30,382
I'm pretty sure there's
a few rotten potatoes

337
00:16:30,406 --> 00:16:32,133
in there somewhere.

338
00:16:32,157 --> 00:16:33,157
Brave enough?

339
00:16:34,118 --> 00:16:35,452
I accept the challenge.

340
00:16:45,587 --> 00:16:46,587
I got this.

341
00:16:48,632 --> 00:16:49,632
We'll see.

342
00:16:51,093 --> 00:16:53,887
Ew. (Chuckles)

343
00:16:59,810 --> 00:17:03,665
- We're out of foil?
- How are we out of foil?

344
00:17:03,689 --> 00:17:05,542
Didn't I just buy some.

345
00:17:05,566 --> 00:17:07,127
(Belle sighs)

346
00:17:07,151 --> 00:17:09,170
You know, I think that cabinet did that

347
00:17:09,194 --> 00:17:11,113
the last time I was at Bedford.

348
00:17:12,072 --> 00:17:13,883
Caffeine for the weary?

349
00:17:13,907 --> 00:17:15,301
That's my mug.

350
00:17:15,325 --> 00:17:16,594
Well, you left it full.

351
00:17:16,618 --> 00:17:18,746
It went cold and I just couldn't allow that.

352
00:17:20,539 --> 00:17:24,185
You know, you don't have to do all this.

353
00:17:24,209 --> 00:17:25,562
Oh, it's no big deal.

354
00:17:25,586 --> 00:17:28,398
I was in the neighborhood
every day this week.

355
00:17:28,422 --> 00:17:29,774
I noticed.

356
00:17:29,798 --> 00:17:32,444
Are you volunteering to
be our honorary handyman?

357
00:17:32,468 --> 00:17:33,987
Uh, you know,

358
00:17:34,011 --> 00:17:36,331
if that means protecting those
delicate fingers, then sure.

359
00:17:37,473 --> 00:17:40,201
No, I'm just trying to
find my place here again.

360
00:17:40,225 --> 00:17:42,162
It must be kind of weird being back,

361
00:17:42,186 --> 00:17:43,997
especially at Christmas.

362
00:17:44,021 --> 00:17:47,876
- Oh, Bedford at Christmas.
- That's the best, isn't it?

363
00:17:47,900 --> 00:17:49,753
I've never known any other kind.

364
00:17:49,777 --> 00:17:53,757
Well, I have. And trust me,
this is the one you hold onto.

365
00:17:53,781 --> 00:17:54,781
Yeah? I can check.

366
00:17:55,824 --> 00:18:00,913
- Yeah.
- Yeah. Oh.

367
00:18:02,998 --> 00:18:05,143
You just carry tools with you?

368
00:18:05,167 --> 00:18:07,479
Only when I leave the house.

369
00:18:07,503 --> 00:18:10,732
Well, I would've gotten
around to it eventually.

370
00:18:10,756 --> 00:18:11,756
Oh, I know.

371
00:18:15,677 --> 00:18:17,822
You know, handiness is

372
00:18:17,846 --> 00:18:19,765
the most underrated quality in a man.

373
00:18:20,516 --> 00:18:22,351
I am counting on that.

374
00:18:25,687 --> 00:18:27,248
Okay, show off.

375
00:18:27,272 --> 00:18:30,335
You're welcome. (Belle giggles)

376
00:18:30,359 --> 00:18:32,420
Oh, and in case you skipped breakfast,

377
00:18:32,444 --> 00:18:34,571
there's a blueberry
scone in your top drawer.

378
00:18:43,789 --> 00:18:46,250
(Belle gasps)

379
00:18:49,878 --> 00:18:52,548
(cheerful music)

380
00:19:19,032 --> 00:19:20,009
These can go to storage.

381
00:19:20,033 --> 00:19:21,493
- Oh, okay.
- Thank you.

382
00:19:48,270 --> 00:19:51,773
(cheerful music continues)

383
00:20:02,326 --> 00:20:04,620
Check, check, and double check.

384
00:20:15,672 --> 00:20:18,342
(gentle music)

385
00:20:20,052 --> 00:20:21,946
I bring reinforcements.

386
00:20:21,970 --> 00:20:24,199
Unless it comes with
three extra volunteers

387
00:20:24,223 --> 00:20:25,450
and a miracle grant.

388
00:20:25,474 --> 00:20:27,952
I'm not sure cookies are gonna cut it.

389
00:20:27,976 --> 00:20:30,163
You, my friend, are going
to eat a Christmas cookie

390
00:20:30,187 --> 00:20:31,187
and enjoy it.

391
00:20:33,273 --> 00:20:35,776
I can always count on
you for a sweet treat.

392
00:20:36,944 --> 00:20:41,007
So, Clara, consultant with a clipboard

393
00:20:41,031 --> 00:20:42,741
and a pastor's handshake.

394
00:20:43,617 --> 00:20:46,471
She's lovely, actually.

395
00:20:46,495 --> 00:20:49,974
Smart, kind, very roll up
your sleeves and pitch in.

396
00:20:49,998 --> 00:20:51,809
And everyone seems
to adore her already.

397
00:20:51,833 --> 00:20:52,834
Including you?

398
00:20:53,710 --> 00:20:55,313
I want to, I do.

399
00:20:55,337 --> 00:20:58,816
But I just feel like
every time she steps in,

400
00:20:58,840 --> 00:21:00,318
I should have already had it figured out.

401
00:21:00,342 --> 00:21:01,778
Maybe the reason they brought her in

402
00:21:01,802 --> 00:21:03,988
is because I'm the one falling short.

403
00:21:04,012 --> 00:21:05,240
You're not falling short.

404
00:21:05,264 --> 00:21:07,766
You're running a miracle
on faith and fumes.

405
00:21:08,892 --> 00:21:13,122
And it's not just Clara. It's everything.

406
00:21:13,146 --> 00:21:14,499
A job offer from the mayor,

407
00:21:14,523 --> 00:21:17,317
Will being back after all these years.

408
00:21:18,402 --> 00:21:20,630
You know, he looks exactly the same.

409
00:21:20,654 --> 00:21:22,006
I mean, we all look a tiny bit older,

410
00:21:22,030 --> 00:21:23,841
but somehow still like the guy

411
00:21:23,865 --> 00:21:26,886
who brought you soup senior
year when you had strep throat.

412
00:21:26,910 --> 00:21:30,348
You never talk about you two.
(Belle laughs)

413
00:21:30,372 --> 00:21:32,725
We always had this connection,

414
00:21:32,749 --> 00:21:34,018
like we could just look at each other

415
00:21:34,042 --> 00:21:35,979
and know what the other was thinking.

416
00:21:36,003 --> 00:21:40,132
Same heart for service, same
values, never the same timing.

417
00:21:41,550 --> 00:21:43,635
He enlisted and I stayed in Bedford.

418
00:21:45,512 --> 00:21:46,888
And life happened.

419
00:21:49,057 --> 00:21:50,410
And now? (Chuckles)

420
00:21:50,434 --> 00:21:52,870
And now he's fixing cabinets

421
00:21:52,894 --> 00:21:55,230
and refilling my coffee
when I'm not looking.

422
00:21:56,106 --> 00:21:57,583
It's like he never left

423
00:21:57,607 --> 00:22:01,254
and like everything has
changed at the same time.

424
00:22:01,278 --> 00:22:03,381
Well, do you still have the same spark?

425
00:22:03,405 --> 00:22:04,966
Oh yeah.

426
00:22:04,990 --> 00:22:07,427
Even when he was away, I never
stopped thinking about him.

427
00:22:07,451 --> 00:22:09,036
I wrote him letters for years.

428
00:22:11,788 --> 00:22:12,788
But life.

429
00:22:13,957 --> 00:22:18,271
Maybe Clara being here
isn't about being replaced.

430
00:22:18,295 --> 00:22:23,383
Maybe it's about making
room for you, for growth,

431
00:22:24,092 --> 00:22:25,469
and maybe even for love.

432
00:22:28,263 --> 00:22:30,575
How do you always know
the perfect thing to say?

433
00:22:30,599 --> 00:22:31,892
Spiritual gift.

434
00:22:33,560 --> 00:22:36,789
Belle, you're not losing
your place in the story.

435
00:22:36,813 --> 00:22:38,690
Maybe it's God turning the page.

436
00:22:41,234 --> 00:22:45,048
Wow. This was one helpful sugar cookie.

437
00:22:45,072 --> 00:22:47,741
Uh-huh. (Both laugh)

438
00:22:51,745 --> 00:22:54,849
(lighthearted music)

439
00:22:54,873 --> 00:22:57,310
- These are so pretty.
- Mm-hmm.

440
00:22:57,334 --> 00:22:58,811
I think we could use
more glitter over there.

441
00:22:58,835 --> 00:23:00,772
You know, that might be
the most beautiful snowflake

442
00:23:00,796 --> 00:23:02,106
that I've ever seen.

443
00:23:02,130 --> 00:23:03,130
Thanks.

444
00:23:04,966 --> 00:23:06,444
- Sorry.
- That's okay.

445
00:23:06,468 --> 00:23:07,737
Hey, uh, Belle.

446
00:23:07,761 --> 00:23:09,763
It's okay, angel. No big deal.

447
00:23:13,308 --> 00:23:14,994
You know, I still
remember when we were kids

448
00:23:15,018 --> 00:23:16,746
making crafts in here.

449
00:23:16,770 --> 00:23:19,040
Pretty sure I still have some.

450
00:23:19,064 --> 00:23:20,064
Want a hand?

451
00:23:20,857 --> 00:23:22,776
Uh, Belle's got this.

452
00:23:24,236 --> 00:23:27,465
You're, um, doing a lot
of people's jobs, Belle.

453
00:23:27,489 --> 00:23:28,925
Kind of is the job.

454
00:23:28,949 --> 00:23:31,135
Well, I'll type up a few notes tonight.

455
00:23:31,159 --> 00:23:33,846
Small changes, big
relief. Nothing invasive.

456
00:23:33,870 --> 00:23:34,870
That sound good?

457
00:23:36,623 --> 00:23:37,874
Yeah, sure.

458
00:23:41,294 --> 00:23:43,815
You know what goes
great with snowflakes?

459
00:23:43,839 --> 00:23:45,507
Hot chocolate and marshmallows.

460
00:23:49,219 --> 00:23:51,847
Oh, so cute. I love the bow.

461
00:23:53,473 --> 00:23:56,101
(bright music)

462
00:24:10,699 --> 00:24:13,452
Whoo! Sorry I'm a little late.

463
00:24:14,953 --> 00:24:16,722
It's alright. Um, but
why are we meeting here?

464
00:24:16,746 --> 00:24:19,350
I have delivery scheduled in an hour.

465
00:24:19,374 --> 00:24:21,644
Well, I thought it would
be better to show you

466
00:24:21,668 --> 00:24:24,754
than just to tell you what my
first order of operations is.

467
00:24:26,047 --> 00:24:27,047
I'm listening.

468
00:24:28,216 --> 00:24:31,612
Step one in getting Bedford
House back to its heyday

469
00:24:31,636 --> 00:24:34,681
as Mayor Quinn put it is
getting you out of there.

470
00:24:35,515 --> 00:24:36,659
I knew it.

471
00:24:36,683 --> 00:24:39,078
- Look, if you-
- Let me clarify. Okay?

472
00:24:39,102 --> 00:24:41,956
You are so important to Bedford House,

473
00:24:41,980 --> 00:24:45,001
but I think you need more of this.

474
00:24:45,025 --> 00:24:47,628
You know, you need to get
out and see the town again,

475
00:24:47,652 --> 00:24:49,881
the people who aren't
there day in and day out,

476
00:24:49,905 --> 00:24:51,823
and just breathe.

477
00:24:53,241 --> 00:24:56,286
Okay. You sound like Pastor
Tom and my best friend Jen.

478
00:24:57,120 --> 00:24:58,598
Well...

479
00:24:58,622 --> 00:25:00,475
All right. Noted.

480
00:25:00,499 --> 00:25:02,226
What's the next up?

481
00:25:02,250 --> 00:25:04,312
You'll see. (Giggles)

482
00:25:04,336 --> 00:25:06,772
Okay, well I better get back.

483
00:25:06,796 --> 00:25:07,733
Oh, no, no, no.

484
00:25:07,757 --> 00:25:08,941
I'll go receive the delivery

485
00:25:08,965 --> 00:25:10,318
and handle anything else all morning.

486
00:25:10,342 --> 00:25:11,861
Take a walk.

487
00:25:11,885 --> 00:25:14,095
Grab one of their gingerbread
lattes. Whatever you want.

488
00:25:16,681 --> 00:25:17,681
Yeah.

489
00:25:18,475 --> 00:25:19,475
Sure.

490
00:25:27,651 --> 00:25:28,777
Can I have some more?

491
00:25:30,278 --> 00:25:33,448
(lighthearted music)

492
00:25:41,957 --> 00:25:45,061
Whoo! Was a quick walk.

493
00:25:45,085 --> 00:25:47,379
I got some air and now I'm back.

494
00:25:48,296 --> 00:25:50,066
Fine. Okay.

495
00:25:50,090 --> 00:25:52,735
Well, Will and I are off to
pick up some Christmas trees.

496
00:25:52,759 --> 00:25:53,986
Be back shortly.

497
00:25:54,010 --> 00:25:56,822
Uh, Christmas trees for Bedford House?

498
00:25:56,846 --> 00:25:59,575
Clara, that's, that's not in our budget.

499
00:25:59,599 --> 00:26:00,494
I figured.

500
00:26:00,518 --> 00:26:02,286
And luckily they've been donated

501
00:26:02,310 --> 00:26:03,621
by Burt's Christmas Tree Farm

502
00:26:03,645 --> 00:26:05,706
right outside Bedford, near Oakfield.

503
00:26:05,730 --> 00:26:08,167
Oh, well I thought

504
00:26:08,191 --> 00:26:10,127
you were gonna clear
things with me first.

505
00:26:10,151 --> 00:26:13,005
You know, you're right. Yeah.

506
00:26:13,029 --> 00:26:16,133
These decisions should be made by you.

507
00:26:16,157 --> 00:26:17,385
Thank you.

508
00:26:17,409 --> 00:26:19,345
Which is why you should go with Will

509
00:26:19,369 --> 00:26:20,930
to pick out the Christmas trees.

510
00:26:20,954 --> 00:26:23,558
That sounds good to me. (Belle laughs)

511
00:26:23,582 --> 00:26:25,643
No, I can't just leave.

512
00:26:25,667 --> 00:26:29,814
It's an important decision
picking out Christmas trees.

513
00:26:29,838 --> 00:26:32,674
Plus it satisfies step one.

514
00:26:33,842 --> 00:26:36,428
(Belle sighs)

515
00:26:39,764 --> 00:26:41,993
[Belle] (chuckles) Not a word.

516
00:26:42,017 --> 00:26:47,105
What? I, I love Christmas tree shopping.

517
00:26:47,522 --> 00:26:48,522
What?

518
00:26:50,025 --> 00:26:53,278
(bright festive music)

519
00:26:54,779 --> 00:26:58,867
(children chattering playfully)

520
00:27:14,507 --> 00:27:16,611
Well, we did it. Three trees.

521
00:27:16,635 --> 00:27:18,654
Dignified, cheerful, nothing too crazy.

522
00:27:18,678 --> 00:27:22,033
Yep. And it wasn't an
easy choice, but I agree.

523
00:27:22,057 --> 00:27:25,119
How's your Christmas
spirit after the tree farm?

524
00:27:25,143 --> 00:27:26,954
It's just what I needed.

525
00:27:26,978 --> 00:27:27,978
Good.

526
00:27:28,688 --> 00:27:30,082
Now I've been wondering,

527
00:27:30,106 --> 00:27:33,210
what is your favorite
Christmas tradition these days?

528
00:27:33,234 --> 00:27:36,172
Is it the Nativity play?

529
00:27:36,196 --> 00:27:39,240
Or maybe driving around
looking at lights or baking?

530
00:27:40,825 --> 00:27:42,345
Baking? Like Christmas cookies?

531
00:27:42,369 --> 00:27:44,138
Yeah, like Christmas cookies.

532
00:27:44,162 --> 00:27:45,640
Like, you heard of them?

533
00:27:45,664 --> 00:27:48,476
I'll have you know that
I make a mean sugar cookie.

534
00:27:48,500 --> 00:27:51,228
Oh, really? Well, so do I.

535
00:27:51,252 --> 00:27:53,898
Maybe we have to have a
Christmas cookie showdown.

536
00:27:53,922 --> 00:27:55,566
Challenge accepted.

537
00:27:55,590 --> 00:27:57,652
Deal. (Belle laughs)

538
00:27:57,676 --> 00:27:58,736
- Okay. Let's get it-
- Okay, let's get

539
00:27:58,760 --> 00:28:01,113
- these in there.
- Oh, you got it?

540
00:28:01,137 --> 00:28:02,615
- Okay. I'll get this end.
- Yeah. I got it.

541
00:28:02,639 --> 00:28:04,158
Oh yeah, you got it.

542
00:28:04,182 --> 00:28:06,118
Oh, good job. Yeah, yeah. (Belle laughs)

543
00:28:06,142 --> 00:28:07,142
Nice.

544
00:28:10,313 --> 00:28:11,832
Well, we did it,

545
00:28:11,856 --> 00:28:14,418
but you didn't make it easy
with your wild-card choices.

546
00:28:14,442 --> 00:28:18,005
Okay. I was just looking
for a tree that no one wanted.

547
00:28:18,029 --> 00:28:21,050
Branches everywhere, leaning
left. Smells like mystery.

548
00:28:21,074 --> 00:28:22,885
But these, these are fine too.

549
00:28:22,909 --> 00:28:25,346
Oh, you made it known
which one was your favorite.

550
00:28:25,370 --> 00:28:28,265
But now we have a classic.

551
00:28:28,289 --> 00:28:29,600
But mine was a survivor.

552
00:28:29,624 --> 00:28:31,143
I mean that, that had
been through something.

553
00:28:31,167 --> 00:28:33,145
It looked like it caused something.

554
00:28:33,169 --> 00:28:34,814
Okay, I know you, you had

555
00:28:34,838 --> 00:28:37,942
a specific aesthetic for your trees

556
00:28:37,966 --> 00:28:39,860
and you were thinking
more Rockefeller Christmas

557
00:28:39,884 --> 00:28:42,446
and I was thinking more
Charlie Brown Christmas.

558
00:28:42,470 --> 00:28:44,782
Hmm. I was thinking
more Norman Rockwell.

559
00:28:44,806 --> 00:28:46,283
Also no, spiders.

560
00:28:46,307 --> 00:28:48,202
We had one in the craft
room tree a few years ago,

561
00:28:48,226 --> 00:28:50,311
and I haven't seen any
of those kids since.

562
00:28:51,479 --> 00:28:53,791
Okay. Well you can
add that to my resume.

563
00:28:53,815 --> 00:28:56,067
Combat, cabinets, and pest control.

564
00:28:57,152 --> 00:28:59,112
I think we deserve some cocoa.

565
00:29:01,197 --> 00:29:02,925
You know, I haven't
seen you smile this much

566
00:29:02,949 --> 00:29:04,176
since I got back.

567
00:29:04,200 --> 00:29:05,920
I mean, it's either the
smell of pine or me.

568
00:29:06,911 --> 00:29:09,598
Yes. (Will chuckles)

569
00:29:09,622 --> 00:29:12,518
Thank you for coming
out here with me today.

570
00:29:12,542 --> 00:29:13,894
No, Christmas tree shopping with you,

571
00:29:13,918 --> 00:29:15,503
that was my distinct pleasure.

572
00:29:18,590 --> 00:29:20,151
Oh, you got a little...

573
00:29:20,175 --> 00:29:21,402
Oh yeah, I got it.

574
00:29:21,426 --> 00:29:25,847
(Belle chuckles) There you go. Yeah.

575
00:29:26,806 --> 00:29:28,183
Um, that one.

576
00:29:29,768 --> 00:29:30,995
That's my favorite.

577
00:29:31,019 --> 00:29:32,937
That's the one you write carols about.

578
00:29:34,189 --> 00:29:35,833
Okay, I'm gonna take these downstairs

579
00:29:35,857 --> 00:29:37,168
and make us some cocoa.

580
00:29:37,192 --> 00:29:40,004
And still six mini marshmallows?

581
00:29:40,028 --> 00:29:41,196
You remembered.

582
00:29:42,155 --> 00:29:43,507
Of course I remembered.

583
00:29:43,531 --> 00:29:45,509
Oh, you got it?

584
00:29:45,533 --> 00:29:46,886
Okay. (Laughs)

585
00:29:46,910 --> 00:29:48,763
- Okay. I think I'm good.
- Oh, are you sure?

586
00:29:48,787 --> 00:29:50,121
[Will] Oh yeah.

587
00:29:55,418 --> 00:29:57,229
So donations have been a little lower,

588
00:29:57,253 --> 00:30:00,357
but we have a plan and I think
we're gonna be all right.

589
00:30:00,381 --> 00:30:01,525
Oh, Belle.

590
00:30:01,549 --> 00:30:02,651
Elliot Matthews had something

591
00:30:02,675 --> 00:30:04,320
he wanted to talk to you about.

592
00:30:04,344 --> 00:30:05,946
Elliot? He hasn't been in a while.

593
00:30:05,970 --> 00:30:06,970
Of course.

594
00:30:09,766 --> 00:30:12,620
Elliot? Hey buddy. What's up?

595
00:30:12,644 --> 00:30:15,206
I met Clara. She's really nice.

596
00:30:15,230 --> 00:30:17,291
She asked me how Bedford
House has helped me.

597
00:30:17,315 --> 00:30:19,460
- Oh, did she?
- Yeah. That was easy.

598
00:30:19,484 --> 00:30:21,420
You saw me having a hard time.

599
00:30:21,444 --> 00:30:23,339
I'm reading chapter books now.

600
00:30:23,363 --> 00:30:24,715
Buddy. That's awesome.

601
00:30:24,739 --> 00:30:28,093
I used to think I was
just bad at school stuff.

602
00:30:28,117 --> 00:30:31,222
But you tutored me. You
helped me see I could do it.

603
00:30:31,246 --> 00:30:33,349
That must have been really hard to carry.

604
00:30:33,373 --> 00:30:34,767
But look at you now. You're doing great.

605
00:30:34,791 --> 00:30:36,918
Now I wanna help people like you do.

606
00:30:37,961 --> 00:30:40,523
I wanna be a doctor. Like for real.

607
00:30:40,547 --> 00:30:41,857
I already started memorizing

608
00:30:41,881 --> 00:30:43,651
all the bones in the human body.

609
00:30:43,675 --> 00:30:46,570
You did? Well, what's this one?

610
00:30:46,594 --> 00:30:48,572
Oh, that's easy. That's the humerus.

611
00:30:48,596 --> 00:30:51,158
Elliot, I'm so proud of
how hard you're working.

612
00:30:51,182 --> 00:30:54,370
Elliot, uh, don't you
have something for Belle?

613
00:30:54,394 --> 00:30:55,579
[Belle] What is this?

614
00:30:55,603 --> 00:30:56,914
[Clara] A little Christmas spirit.

615
00:30:56,938 --> 00:30:57,749
What are you up to?

616
00:30:57,773 --> 00:30:59,416
You'll see.

617
00:30:59,440 --> 00:31:03,921
(bright music) (Belle gasps lightly)

618
00:31:03,945 --> 00:31:05,714
[Belle] What's this?

619
00:31:05,738 --> 00:31:08,092
Elliot and a few of his
friends worked on them yesterday

620
00:31:08,116 --> 00:31:09,468
while you were out.

621
00:31:09,492 --> 00:31:10,636
Merry Christmas.

622
00:31:10,660 --> 00:31:13,204
Uh, Merry Christmas to you too.

623
00:31:25,967 --> 00:31:28,803
(gentle music)

624
00:31:37,520 --> 00:31:39,039
[Past Participant] Thank
you for the hot chocolate

625
00:31:39,063 --> 00:31:41,816
and always remembering how
many marshmallows I like.

626
00:31:47,614 --> 00:31:48,966
- [Past Participant]
- Thank you for teaching me

627
00:31:48,990 --> 00:31:51,010
the value of volunteering
and still making it fun.

628
00:31:51,034 --> 00:31:52,577
I'll miss you at college.

629
00:31:58,416 --> 00:31:59,311
[Past Participant] You helped me

630
00:31:59,335 --> 00:32:00,811
believe in second chances.

631
00:32:00,835 --> 00:32:04,672
I have a job I love now.
I'm proud of me again.

632
00:32:10,053 --> 00:32:11,947
- This is just the beginning.
- (bright music)

633
00:32:11,971 --> 00:32:13,866
Hannah! Oh my goodness.

634
00:32:13,890 --> 00:32:16,118
How are you? How are the twins?

635
00:32:16,142 --> 00:32:18,913
Better. Honestly, so much better.

636
00:32:18,937 --> 00:32:20,748
Clara told me what's going on.

637
00:32:20,772 --> 00:32:23,667
I had no idea Bedford
House was struggling.

638
00:32:23,691 --> 00:32:24,835
Yeah.

639
00:32:24,859 --> 00:32:26,361
It's been a rough few years for us.

640
00:32:28,363 --> 00:32:32,533
This place, it changed everything for us.

641
00:32:33,660 --> 00:32:35,703
You really helped me
get back on my feet.

642
00:32:36,871 --> 00:32:39,624
And she said it's not too late to help.

643
00:32:41,000 --> 00:32:42,000
I'm here.

644
00:32:46,255 --> 00:32:48,025
What is happening?

645
00:32:48,049 --> 00:32:52,178
Step two: Show people how
they can shine the light back.

646
00:33:04,023 --> 00:33:05,751
I'm glad to see the Christmas trees

647
00:33:05,775 --> 00:33:07,544
have been put to good use.

648
00:33:07,568 --> 00:33:08,568
Yeah.

649
00:33:10,279 --> 00:33:12,383
You know, there's
something about Clara.

650
00:33:12,407 --> 00:33:14,510
She's got a familiar kind of heart.

651
00:33:14,534 --> 00:33:16,387
(Belle chuckles softly)

652
00:33:16,411 --> 00:33:17,411
You see it too?

653
00:33:18,246 --> 00:33:19,556
Yeah.

654
00:33:19,580 --> 00:33:20,808
Now I can't put my finger on it,

655
00:33:20,832 --> 00:33:23,001
but whatever she's doing, it's working.

656
00:33:24,544 --> 00:33:26,897
Or maybe someone's finally showed up

657
00:33:26,921 --> 00:33:28,148
to take care of the one

658
00:33:28,172 --> 00:33:29,841
who's been taking care of everyone else.

659
00:33:31,676 --> 00:33:33,261
Maybe she's not the only one.

660
00:33:46,733 --> 00:33:49,777
(warm gentle music)

661
00:33:54,949 --> 00:33:57,243
Does this table still have our name on it?

662
00:33:58,661 --> 00:34:02,099
It always had the perfect
view. One of my happy places.

663
00:34:02,123 --> 00:34:03,249
Mind if I join you?

664
00:34:07,628 --> 00:34:09,106
Oh, I have been dreaming

665
00:34:09,130 --> 00:34:12,341
about having one of the cinnamon
rolls here for a long time.

666
00:34:13,176 --> 00:34:14,820
They haven't changed a bit.

667
00:34:14,844 --> 00:34:16,280
Neither has Dorothy's hairstyle

668
00:34:16,304 --> 00:34:18,615
or the chipped mugs
she swears are lucky.

669
00:34:18,639 --> 00:34:20,743
Well, some things should never change.

670
00:34:20,767 --> 00:34:23,370
(Belle chuckles)

671
00:34:23,394 --> 00:34:24,394
Thank you.

672
00:34:25,938 --> 00:34:27,166
Right back to being

673
00:34:27,190 --> 00:34:29,168
everyone's favorite
man around town, I see.

674
00:34:29,192 --> 00:34:31,503
Oh no, I'm still getting
my bearings around here.

675
00:34:31,527 --> 00:34:32,880
Trust me.

676
00:34:32,904 --> 00:34:36,425
I'm just trying to find
where I can be of service.

677
00:34:36,449 --> 00:34:38,510
Hm. Maybe your service is over.

678
00:34:38,534 --> 00:34:40,995
Maybe it's time to relax
and enjoy your life.

679
00:34:42,455 --> 00:34:45,625
Well, not much enjoyment to
life without some purpose too.

680
00:34:47,001 --> 00:34:48,001
How can I help?

681
00:34:49,337 --> 00:34:50,814
More of this.

682
00:34:50,838 --> 00:34:53,525
You are already doing so
much. Do you ever sit still?

683
00:34:53,549 --> 00:34:55,694
(chuckles) Okay. You're one to talk.

684
00:34:55,718 --> 00:34:57,154
I'm just saying.

685
00:34:57,178 --> 00:34:59,031
You don't have to be a
Bedford House all the time.

686
00:34:59,055 --> 00:35:00,890
I know you have other places to be.

687
00:35:02,016 --> 00:35:03,452
Honestly, when I first got into town,

688
00:35:03,476 --> 00:35:05,996
I must have walked by Bedford
House four or five times

689
00:35:06,020 --> 00:35:08,314
before I finally got the courage to walk in.

690
00:35:09,565 --> 00:35:10,565
Why?

691
00:35:11,442 --> 00:35:12,860
I was nervous to see you.

692
00:35:13,861 --> 00:35:15,839
And then at church, it just...

693
00:35:15,863 --> 00:35:18,324
It has been a long time.

694
00:35:19,700 --> 00:35:21,536
And you still make me nervous.

695
00:35:22,787 --> 00:35:24,455
And not too many can do that.

696
00:35:26,040 --> 00:35:28,060
I'm not sure why.

697
00:35:28,084 --> 00:35:31,313
You have no idea the effect
you have on people, do you?

698
00:35:31,337 --> 00:35:32,713
(chuckles) I don't know.

699
00:35:34,590 --> 00:35:37,718
Well, working at Bedford House
and being around you again,

700
00:35:39,053 --> 00:35:40,805
that has brought me a lot of joy.

701
00:35:42,014 --> 00:35:43,724
Mm, joy.

702
00:35:44,851 --> 00:35:47,037
I think I've heard of that.

703
00:35:47,061 --> 00:35:49,123
I think I forgot about it.

704
00:35:49,147 --> 00:35:51,858
Well, then we just need to find it again.

705
00:35:52,775 --> 00:35:54,861
One cinnamon roll at a time.

706
00:35:56,571 --> 00:35:57,507
Deal.

707
00:35:57,531 --> 00:35:59,073
Mm. That's still really good.

708
00:35:59,907 --> 00:36:01,635
Oh, you got a little schmutz.

709
00:36:01,659 --> 00:36:03,470
- Oh. (Giggles)
- Yeah.

710
00:36:03,494 --> 00:36:04,930
Always looking out for me.

711
00:36:04,954 --> 00:36:06,247
Trying my best.

712
00:36:07,665 --> 00:36:09,935
So where to now?

713
00:36:09,959 --> 00:36:13,063
We could take a walk through
the market, grab a cocoa.

714
00:36:13,087 --> 00:36:14,087
Um...

715
00:36:17,300 --> 00:36:19,844
Actually, yeah, I'd like that.

716
00:36:20,887 --> 00:36:23,681
(cheerful music)

717
00:36:28,144 --> 00:36:30,855
Yeah. Aw, I love the market.

718
00:36:31,814 --> 00:36:33,625
One of my favorite places.

719
00:36:33,649 --> 00:36:35,586
Uh-oh, please keep that away from her.

720
00:36:35,610 --> 00:36:37,486
She is very dangerous with a hammer.

721
00:36:38,362 --> 00:36:39,673
Just kidding.

722
00:36:39,697 --> 00:36:40,799
You are never gonna
let me live that down.

723
00:36:40,823 --> 00:36:42,259
You are the one with the bright idea

724
00:36:42,283 --> 00:36:43,594
to hang up Christmas lights

725
00:36:43,618 --> 00:36:45,762
in that old treehouse
just by nailing them up.

726
00:36:45,786 --> 00:36:46,639
No, no, no.

727
00:36:46,663 --> 00:36:48,265
That was a very solid plan

728
00:36:48,289 --> 00:36:51,143
until I tried to teach you
how to hammer in a nail.

729
00:36:51,167 --> 00:36:53,270
I still feel bad. Your poor thumb.

730
00:36:53,294 --> 00:36:54,938
It was black and blue for weeks.

731
00:36:54,962 --> 00:36:56,797
And on top of that, you got shocked.

732
00:36:57,632 --> 00:36:58,859
It was not a good plan.

733
00:36:58,883 --> 00:37:00,444
Well, time heals all wounds.

734
00:37:00,468 --> 00:37:01,945
(Belle chuckles)

735
00:37:01,969 --> 00:37:03,447
It was worth it.

736
00:37:03,471 --> 00:37:06,283
We used to talk for hours
out there under the lights,

737
00:37:06,307 --> 00:37:09,369
about everything and nothing.

738
00:37:09,393 --> 00:37:11,979
Yeah, I remember. I
mean, how could I forget?

739
00:37:13,147 --> 00:37:14,875
You always made life simpler than it was.

740
00:37:14,899 --> 00:37:15,959
Mm.

741
00:37:15,983 --> 00:37:17,109
Maybe it was simpler.

742
00:37:18,319 --> 00:37:20,005
Or maybe we were just too young

743
00:37:20,029 --> 00:37:22,949
to know that it wasn't so simple.

744
00:37:24,325 --> 00:37:25,325
Who knows?

745
00:37:27,078 --> 00:37:28,555
How do we do this?

746
00:37:28,579 --> 00:37:30,974
We haven't talked like this in ages and...

747
00:37:30,998 --> 00:37:32,809
It feels like yesterday.

748
00:37:32,833 --> 00:37:35,854
I should go. I have a lot to do today.

749
00:37:35,878 --> 00:37:38,065
Yeah, of course.

750
00:37:38,089 --> 00:37:40,049
- After you.
- Oh, thank you.

751
00:37:47,098 --> 00:37:49,159
I missed your laugh, Belle.

752
00:37:49,183 --> 00:37:51,394
It's nice to have you
back to make me laugh.

753
00:38:01,904 --> 00:38:04,466
(soft music)

754
00:38:04,490 --> 00:38:06,718
(Belle sighs)

755
00:38:06,742 --> 00:38:07,868
Good morning.

756
00:38:09,036 --> 00:38:11,515
Early bird gets to organize; My favorite.

757
00:38:11,539 --> 00:38:12,933
You enjoy very different things

758
00:38:12,957 --> 00:38:14,726
about this place than I do.

759
00:38:14,750 --> 00:38:17,020
Hmm. Well, that's what
makes us a good team.

760
00:38:17,044 --> 00:38:18,272
Where did you come from?

761
00:38:18,296 --> 00:38:19,606
I'm gonna have to check you for a halo.

762
00:38:19,630 --> 00:38:21,316
(Clara laughs)

763
00:38:21,340 --> 00:38:24,528
You know, you're in an
awfully good mood this morning.

764
00:38:24,552 --> 00:38:26,971
I saw someone over at
the diner on my way in.

765
00:38:27,847 --> 00:38:29,992
Have a good breakfast?

766
00:38:30,016 --> 00:38:31,285
Very.

767
00:38:31,309 --> 00:38:33,686
The cinnamon rolls
were extremely sweet.

768
00:38:35,146 --> 00:38:37,040
Yeah, I can tell you've
always loved cinnamon rolls.

769
00:38:37,064 --> 00:38:39,710
- (both laugh)
- Okay. Okay.

770
00:38:39,734 --> 00:38:41,962
I will let you get back to organizing.

771
00:38:41,986 --> 00:38:43,463
Oh, actually, Belle,

772
00:38:43,487 --> 00:38:45,424
um, mail just arrived and
this one looked official.

773
00:38:45,448 --> 00:38:47,033
I've heard of that group.

774
00:38:49,285 --> 00:38:50,911
Oh, I wrote to them so long ago.

775
00:38:52,747 --> 00:38:54,749
Well, what does it say?

776
00:38:57,168 --> 00:38:59,896
It says we're on a short
list for a $15,000 grant.

777
00:38:59,920 --> 00:39:01,398
We should find out by next week.

778
00:39:01,422 --> 00:39:03,650
Oh. Oh wait, I knew it, I knew it.

779
00:39:03,674 --> 00:39:04,818
This would be perfect.

780
00:39:04,842 --> 00:39:06,069
Just in time for Christmas

781
00:39:06,093 --> 00:39:08,238
and to get the town council's attention.

782
00:39:08,262 --> 00:39:11,825
I'm so happy for you,
Belle. You deserve this.

783
00:39:11,849 --> 00:39:13,577
I don't wanna get my hopes up. (Giggles)

784
00:39:13,601 --> 00:39:14,661
Also, Belle, the mayor said

785
00:39:14,685 --> 00:39:16,246
he may be stopping by sometime soon

786
00:39:16,270 --> 00:39:17,748
with some town council members.

787
00:39:17,772 --> 00:39:20,274
You know, let 'em see the
police for the holidays.

788
00:39:21,359 --> 00:39:23,754
You know what? Let 'em.

789
00:39:23,778 --> 00:39:26,238
That's right. (Giggles)

790
00:39:38,292 --> 00:39:39,436
Okay.

791
00:39:39,460 --> 00:39:41,438
You've reorganized half the center,

792
00:39:41,462 --> 00:39:42,814
redesigned the storage plans,

793
00:39:42,838 --> 00:39:44,024
and have decorated this place

794
00:39:44,048 --> 00:39:46,610
like the Plaza Hotel at Christmas.

795
00:39:46,634 --> 00:39:48,737
Are you sure you're just a consultant?

796
00:39:48,761 --> 00:39:51,031
I am just here to serve.

797
00:39:51,055 --> 00:39:52,699
Maybe a little more than expected,

798
00:39:52,723 --> 00:39:56,161
but when I see something
that could use a little love,

799
00:39:56,185 --> 00:39:59,122
I, I can't help myself.

800
00:39:59,146 --> 00:40:01,708
It's more than just
the files and the pantry.

801
00:40:01,732 --> 00:40:03,651
You're working on me too, aren't you?

802
00:40:05,111 --> 00:40:07,381
Okay. Humor me.

803
00:40:07,405 --> 00:40:09,424
Come here for a second. (Both laugh)

804
00:40:09,448 --> 00:40:10,675
What?

805
00:40:10,699 --> 00:40:12,219
Okay.

806
00:40:12,243 --> 00:40:14,805
Okay. When's the last time
you really looked in there?

807
00:40:14,829 --> 00:40:17,665
Not just passing by, but really looked.

808
00:40:19,417 --> 00:40:21,144
I see enough.

809
00:40:21,168 --> 00:40:25,649
Frazzled hair, under-eye
circles, coffee stains.

810
00:40:25,673 --> 00:40:27,091
It's my standard uniform.

811
00:40:28,217 --> 00:40:30,362
You give so much to this place, Belle,

812
00:40:30,386 --> 00:40:32,471
to everyone who walks through that door.

813
00:40:33,305 --> 00:40:34,866
But somewhere along the line,

814
00:40:34,890 --> 00:40:37,643
I think you stopped seeing you.

815
00:40:38,769 --> 00:40:41,522
You're not just the
caretaker of this place.

816
00:40:44,859 --> 00:40:46,795
It's been a long time
since I've had the luxury

817
00:40:46,819 --> 00:40:48,571
of thinking about any of this stuff.

818
00:40:49,822 --> 00:40:54,285
- Maybe it's not a luxury.
- Maybe it's a necessity.

819
00:40:55,995 --> 00:40:57,180
Let me help you.

820
00:40:57,204 --> 00:40:59,457
Just a little; Nothing over the top.

821
00:41:01,292 --> 00:41:02,877
- What do you say?
- Uh,

822
00:41:05,129 --> 00:41:07,023
- sure.
- (laughs) Yay.

823
00:41:07,047 --> 00:41:08,632
It'll be fun, I promise.

824
00:41:10,009 --> 00:41:12,571
(bright music)

825
00:41:12,595 --> 00:41:16,432
Gorgeous. I love that color on you.

826
00:41:17,933 --> 00:41:19,870
Okay, I stop by for five minutes

827
00:41:19,894 --> 00:41:23,248
and suddenly I'm in an episode
of Belle's Big Makeover.

828
00:41:23,272 --> 00:41:24,541
This wasn't my idea.

829
00:41:24,565 --> 00:41:26,734
Clara ambushed me with
pastels and compassion.

830
00:41:27,902 --> 00:41:29,880
Ruthless. I like it.

831
00:41:29,904 --> 00:41:31,798
But I really like you looking like someone

832
00:41:31,822 --> 00:41:33,091
who's finally slept eight hours

833
00:41:33,115 --> 00:41:34,885
in, I don't know, a decade.

834
00:41:34,909 --> 00:41:37,262
I'm just trying to make sure
the face behind Bedford House

835
00:41:37,286 --> 00:41:39,389
actually gets seen now and then.

836
00:41:39,413 --> 00:41:40,724
Honestly, I've been trying to get her

837
00:41:40,748 --> 00:41:42,100
to slow down since 2010.

838
00:41:42,124 --> 00:41:43,518
You might be magic.

839
00:41:43,542 --> 00:41:44,978
I think I forgot what I looked like

840
00:41:45,002 --> 00:41:47,671
when I wasn't running on
adrenaline and iced coffee.

841
00:41:49,131 --> 00:41:52,235
Clara, you might just be
a miracle worker. Thank you.

842
00:41:52,259 --> 00:41:54,571
Really. It's so nice to have you here.

843
00:41:54,595 --> 00:41:57,073
It's all for the good of Bedford House.

844
00:41:57,097 --> 00:41:58,992
A well-loved leader leads better.

845
00:41:59,016 --> 00:42:01,977
And you, my dear, need to see the love.

846
00:42:03,521 --> 00:42:05,248
Also, what do I owe this pleasure?

847
00:42:05,272 --> 00:42:07,292
Oh, well, you know, little birdies told me

848
00:42:07,316 --> 00:42:10,444
about some Christmas fun
activities I didn't wanna miss.

849
00:42:11,654 --> 00:42:13,548
Oh gosh. What now?

850
00:42:13,572 --> 00:42:15,616
I seem to remember a challenge.

851
00:42:16,534 --> 00:42:18,011
Right now?

852
00:42:18,035 --> 00:42:19,846
Well, you three do know
how to have fun, don't you?

853
00:42:19,870 --> 00:42:21,705
Hey, we know how to have fun.

854
00:42:22,873 --> 00:42:25,727
I think I know where
this is headed. Game on.

855
00:42:25,751 --> 00:42:27,854
Okay. Challenge accepted.

856
00:42:27,878 --> 00:42:29,898
Then tonight, whoever wants to have fun

857
00:42:29,922 --> 00:42:31,358
can meet me in the kitchen

858
00:42:31,382 --> 00:42:34,611
where I will battle Belle
for the best sugar cookie.

859
00:42:34,635 --> 00:42:35,970
It's on, Sergeant.

860
00:42:39,056 --> 00:42:40,408
Ahem.

861
00:42:40,432 --> 00:42:43,745
All right, contestants,
you each have 30 minutes,

862
00:42:43,769 --> 00:42:47,624
one oven, unlimited
toppings, and zero chill.

863
00:42:47,648 --> 00:42:48,875
Judging will be based

864
00:42:48,899 --> 00:42:51,628
on taste, creativity, and presentation.

865
00:42:51,652 --> 00:42:53,362
Bonus points for holiday cheer.

866
00:42:54,446 --> 00:42:56,615
On your marks, get set, go!

867
00:42:58,617 --> 00:43:01,996
(playful festive music)

868
00:43:21,098 --> 00:43:22,098
Okay!

869
00:43:23,559 --> 00:43:25,829
Belle's in the lead. Yes, she is.

870
00:43:25,853 --> 00:43:28,290
You know, you always look cute in apron.

871
00:43:28,314 --> 00:43:30,542
Your attempts to distract
me with flattery won't work.

872
00:43:30,566 --> 00:43:32,735
Okay. You can't blame
me for trying though.

873
00:43:41,368 --> 00:43:42,929
Time!

874
00:43:42,953 --> 00:43:45,581
(bright music)

875
00:43:46,665 --> 00:43:48,268
- Ooh!
- Looks so yummy.

876
00:43:48,292 --> 00:43:49,585
- Okay.
- Okay.

877
00:43:52,046 --> 00:43:54,482
Belle, I'd betrayed my
own mother for this cookie.

878
00:43:54,506 --> 00:43:55,650
Mm.

879
00:43:55,674 --> 00:43:59,553
(judges chatter indistinctly)

880
00:44:01,388 --> 00:44:04,743
I am declaring a Christmas tie.

881
00:44:04,767 --> 00:44:07,329
- Corruption!
- Where is the justice?

882
00:44:07,353 --> 00:44:10,206
(judges laugh)

883
00:44:10,230 --> 00:44:13,359
(warm festive music)

884
00:44:32,461 --> 00:44:36,423
(warm festive music continues)

885
00:44:50,646 --> 00:44:52,916
I think you're my good luck charm.

886
00:44:52,940 --> 00:44:54,918
I don't know what I did
before you got here.

887
00:44:54,942 --> 00:44:56,944
I'm just glad to be here.

888
00:44:58,946 --> 00:45:02,592
If I get that grant, maybe
I can get the ceiling fixed

889
00:45:02,616 --> 00:45:03,992
and some new art supplies.

890
00:45:05,119 --> 00:45:08,288
I'm so happy for you,
Belle. You deserve this.

891
00:45:21,844 --> 00:45:24,781
(gentle music)

892
00:45:24,805 --> 00:45:27,951
Belle, Mr. Davis here
would like to talk to you.

893
00:45:27,975 --> 00:45:29,494
Hayden, it's so good to see you.

894
00:45:29,518 --> 00:45:31,788
Hey, Belle. Just bringing
some toys by for the toy drive.

895
00:45:31,812 --> 00:45:32,914
- Thank you so much.
- Oh, thanks.

896
00:45:32,938 --> 00:45:34,457
[Clara] I will go stock those.

897
00:45:34,481 --> 00:45:35,917
Look at all of those. Thank you.

898
00:45:35,941 --> 00:45:37,502
Honestly, it's the least I could do

899
00:45:37,526 --> 00:45:39,879
for all you have all done for
me and my kids this last year.

900
00:45:39,903 --> 00:45:42,424
You saved our Christmas
when I was laid off.

901
00:45:42,448 --> 00:45:44,008
Things are looking better, I see.

902
00:45:44,032 --> 00:45:45,677
Oh yeah. Can't keep a good man down.

903
00:45:45,701 --> 00:45:47,887
I know that. I'm so happy for you.

904
00:45:47,911 --> 00:45:49,431
Thanks. I'm, I'm ready
to roll my sleeves up.

905
00:45:49,455 --> 00:45:52,308
Word is you've been
understaffed for too long.

906
00:45:52,332 --> 00:45:53,893
- How did you know that?
- Ah.

907
00:45:53,917 --> 00:45:55,669
I'll never reveal my sources.

908
00:45:57,087 --> 00:45:59,941
Well, if you're here to help,
we can always use the work.

909
00:45:59,965 --> 00:46:01,526
Hayden Davis.

910
00:46:01,550 --> 00:46:03,820
My goodness, I haven't seen you

911
00:46:03,844 --> 00:46:06,489
since you were star forward
for the Bedford Bulldogs.

912
00:46:06,513 --> 00:46:07,782
Ah, good old days.

913
00:46:07,806 --> 00:46:09,075
Now if I can only get this furnace fixed.

914
00:46:09,099 --> 00:46:11,161
I mean, it's been on the
fritz and these ladies

915
00:46:11,185 --> 00:46:13,955
have been shivering on
and off for way too long.

916
00:46:13,979 --> 00:46:15,331
Well, Hayden came to help.

917
00:46:15,355 --> 00:46:17,834
And guess who works
in heating and air?

918
00:46:17,858 --> 00:46:19,502
Oh, well then you're
a sight for sore eyes,

919
00:46:19,526 --> 00:46:21,421
because that is above my pay grade.

920
00:46:21,445 --> 00:46:22,672
Yeah, I know where it is.

921
00:46:22,696 --> 00:46:24,048
Lemme go see what's going on with it.

922
00:46:24,072 --> 00:46:25,072
Thank you.

923
00:46:26,658 --> 00:46:27,969
Are you trying to tell me there are limits

924
00:46:27,993 --> 00:46:29,179
to your handiwork?

925
00:46:29,203 --> 00:46:30,972
Okay, come on. I would've figured it out.

926
00:46:30,996 --> 00:46:33,850
It's just some things
take a little more work.

927
00:46:33,874 --> 00:46:35,101
And speaking about work,

928
00:46:35,125 --> 00:46:36,686
I don't think I ever fully thanked you

929
00:46:36,710 --> 00:46:38,021
for all the work you guys put in

930
00:46:38,045 --> 00:46:40,273
on making the prayer blankets.

931
00:46:40,297 --> 00:46:41,691
Do you like it?

932
00:46:41,715 --> 00:46:43,067
Do I like it?

933
00:46:43,091 --> 00:46:45,528
It's my prized possession.
It was made by you.

934
00:46:45,552 --> 00:46:47,655
Well, we tried to use your favorite colors.

935
00:46:47,679 --> 00:46:49,306
I could tell. And I loved it.

936
00:46:50,474 --> 00:46:51,868
And now that there's a pro on the job,

937
00:46:51,892 --> 00:46:53,286
I have a little more free time.

938
00:46:53,310 --> 00:46:55,705
So would you like to join
me for dinner tonight?

939
00:46:55,729 --> 00:46:58,875
(chuckles) Yeah. Yeah.

940
00:46:58,899 --> 00:47:00,710
Mm-hmm. (Giggles)

941
00:47:00,734 --> 00:47:02,962
Okay. I'll pick you up at seven.

942
00:47:02,986 --> 00:47:03,986
Okay.

943
00:47:19,253 --> 00:47:21,189
I don't have anything to wear then.

944
00:47:21,213 --> 00:47:23,608
Then how about dress
number three or eight?

945
00:47:23,632 --> 00:47:25,193
I just wanna look really good.

946
00:47:25,217 --> 00:47:26,820
This is our first real date.

947
00:47:26,844 --> 00:47:28,595
Great. Then dress number eight.

948
00:47:29,763 --> 00:47:31,640
- Which one's eight?
- You're wearing it.

949
00:47:32,432 --> 00:47:34,702
(door bell chimes)

950
00:47:34,726 --> 00:47:35,726
He's here.

951
00:47:42,317 --> 00:47:43,317
- Hi.
- Hi.

952
00:47:45,404 --> 00:47:46,404
Come in.

953
00:47:50,242 --> 00:47:52,428
The best friend's job is
never done. You're welcome.

954
00:47:52,452 --> 00:47:53,954
Seriously. Thank you, Jen.

955
00:47:58,458 --> 00:47:59,270
These remind me of you.

956
00:47:59,294 --> 00:48:01,879
Oh, thank you.

957
00:48:03,088 --> 00:48:05,066
You look beautiful, by the way.

958
00:48:05,090 --> 00:48:07,467
Thank you. You look very handsome.

959
00:48:08,969 --> 00:48:10,446
- Lemme grab my coat.
- Yep.

960
00:48:10,470 --> 00:48:13,056
(soft music)

961
00:48:22,733 --> 00:48:26,588
My lady. (Belle chuckles)

962
00:48:26,612 --> 00:48:29,573
Wow. This is not what I was expecting.

963
00:48:31,033 --> 00:48:33,052
Well, I want you to have
something that was just for you.

964
00:48:33,076 --> 00:48:35,829
And Dorothy's has always been
one of your happy places.

965
00:48:38,165 --> 00:48:40,250
Something special for you.

966
00:48:41,627 --> 00:48:42,645
Here you go.

967
00:48:42,669 --> 00:48:43,730
- Thank you.
- Thank you.

968
00:48:43,754 --> 00:48:45,315
Enjoy.

969
00:48:45,339 --> 00:48:46,506
This looks great.

970
00:48:54,389 --> 00:48:57,201
(laughs) I will never forget the time

971
00:48:57,225 --> 00:48:58,745
that your mom made you sing

972
00:48:58,769 --> 00:49:01,998
in front of everybody at your
family's Christmas party.

973
00:49:02,022 --> 00:49:04,250
Uh, yeah, because I
had a voice of an angel.

974
00:49:04,274 --> 00:49:06,318
I think you hit middle C.

975
00:49:07,194 --> 00:49:10,840
I was 11. (Belle laughs)

976
00:49:10,864 --> 00:49:12,175
Syrup me.

977
00:49:12,199 --> 00:49:14,534
- Oh, you betcha.
- Thank you.

978
00:49:18,956 --> 00:49:21,601
(Belle laughs)

979
00:49:21,625 --> 00:49:23,293
Do you two need anything else?

980
00:49:24,378 --> 00:49:25,772
You?

981
00:49:25,796 --> 00:49:27,398
I think Christmas
sprinkle pancakes for dinner

982
00:49:27,422 --> 00:49:28,524
was more than enough.

983
00:49:28,548 --> 00:49:29,692
Thank you.

984
00:49:29,716 --> 00:49:30,611
Thank you so much for doing this.

985
00:49:30,635 --> 00:49:32,028
Oh, it's the least I could do.

986
00:49:32,052 --> 00:49:33,529
I appreciate that.

987
00:49:33,553 --> 00:49:35,531
Merry Christmas to both of you.

988
00:49:35,555 --> 00:49:37,432
- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas.

989
00:49:40,060 --> 00:49:43,039
I should swing by the center
when we're finished here.

990
00:49:43,063 --> 00:49:44,040
Make sure it's locked up.

991
00:49:44,064 --> 00:49:45,565
Of course. I, I can take you.

992
00:49:46,775 --> 00:49:47,794
Yeah, yeah.

993
00:49:47,818 --> 00:49:48,818
That'd be great.

994
00:49:49,903 --> 00:49:53,132
Oh yeah.

995
00:49:53,156 --> 00:49:55,450
That's good. (Belle laughs)

996
00:49:56,910 --> 00:49:58,388
Yeah. I still don't know

997
00:49:58,412 --> 00:50:01,849
if I like the waffles or the
pancakes more at Dorothy's.

998
00:50:01,873 --> 00:50:03,810
I'm more of a pancakes girl.

999
00:50:03,834 --> 00:50:05,669
Yeah, you're probably right.

1000
00:50:08,422 --> 00:50:10,048
Oh, and there's one more thing.

1001
00:50:16,263 --> 00:50:17,472
I added one more.

1002
00:50:18,765 --> 00:50:20,243
I didn't put my name on it

1003
00:50:20,267 --> 00:50:22,436
because I didn't want you to
recognize the handwriting.

1004
00:50:24,271 --> 00:50:26,082
When I was overseas,

1005
00:50:26,106 --> 00:50:28,316
your letters were more than just paper.

1006
00:50:29,359 --> 00:50:30,753
They were hope.

1007
00:50:30,777 --> 00:50:32,922
I tethered to who I wanted to be

1008
00:50:32,946 --> 00:50:35,633
and where I wanted to come back to.

1009
00:50:35,657 --> 00:50:37,218
I know I stopped writing after a while,

1010
00:50:37,242 --> 00:50:39,512
but it just got harder.

1011
00:50:39,536 --> 00:50:41,455
I memorized every single one of them.

1012
00:50:43,248 --> 00:50:44,624
No, no matter how far I went,

1013
00:50:45,917 --> 00:50:48,462
my heart always wanted
to be here with you.

1014
00:50:52,924 --> 00:50:55,361
Who could that be so late?

1015
00:50:55,385 --> 00:50:57,113
Uh, let, let me check.

1016
00:50:57,137 --> 00:51:00,867
(footsteps thudding)

1017
00:51:00,891 --> 00:51:02,410
What are you doing here
so late? What's wrong?

1018
00:51:02,434 --> 00:51:03,494
Hey, I'm so sorry to barge in,

1019
00:51:03,518 --> 00:51:04,829
but we've got a real problem.

1020
00:51:04,853 --> 00:51:08,916
I, I didn't wanna ruin
your night, but, okay,

1021
00:51:08,940 --> 00:51:10,918
I was, I was going over
the toy inventory again

1022
00:51:10,942 --> 00:51:13,129
and something's off,

1023
00:51:13,153 --> 00:51:14,756
Off how?

1024
00:51:14,780 --> 00:51:16,466
The new tracking system I built.

1025
00:51:16,490 --> 00:51:19,719
It double counted items that
were cross-listed by age group.

1026
00:51:19,743 --> 00:51:21,495
And I really thought it was right.

1027
00:51:23,163 --> 00:51:24,163
How bad?

1028
00:51:25,207 --> 00:51:28,519
It's short by at least a hundred kids.

1029
00:51:28,543 --> 00:51:29,480
Maybe more.

1030
00:51:29,504 --> 00:51:31,355
I, I, I mean in pickup days,

1031
00:51:31,379 --> 00:51:32,356
it's, it's already out there.

1032
00:51:32,380 --> 00:51:33,715
It's two days from now.

1033
00:51:34,674 --> 00:51:35,902
I should have double checked it.

1034
00:51:35,926 --> 00:51:37,862
I should have gone through it line by line.

1035
00:51:37,886 --> 00:51:39,822
Belle, this wasn't your fault.

1036
00:51:39,846 --> 00:51:41,824
If I had been paying attention

1037
00:51:41,848 --> 00:51:44,077
instead of silly bake-offs,
we wouldn't be scrambling.

1038
00:51:44,101 --> 00:51:46,788
Th-this is, this is my fault.

1039
00:51:46,812 --> 00:51:48,247
I'm so sorry, Belle.

1040
00:51:48,271 --> 00:51:50,833
I really, really thought it was solid.

1041
00:51:50,857 --> 00:51:51,710
I know, I know.

1042
00:51:51,734 --> 00:51:54,337
Just, I will handle it.

1043
00:51:54,361 --> 00:51:56,404
Hey, hey, hey, Belle. Let me help you.

1044
00:51:57,364 --> 00:52:02,452
I got it.

1045
00:52:02,994 --> 00:52:05,705
(subdued music)

1046
00:52:14,798 --> 00:52:18,194
(sighs) No, no, no. This can't be right.

1047
00:52:18,218 --> 00:52:20,428
I, I think I just, uh...

1048
00:52:22,097 --> 00:52:23,324
It's okay.

1049
00:52:23,348 --> 00:52:25,535
I should have double checked.

1050
00:52:25,559 --> 00:52:27,411
I really thought we had enough.

1051
00:52:27,435 --> 00:52:28,704
We don't.

1052
00:52:28,728 --> 00:52:30,581
But, but we can. We, we still have time.

1053
00:52:30,605 --> 00:52:32,625
We can call, well, there are churches,

1054
00:52:32,649 --> 00:52:33,793
local businesses,

1055
00:52:33,817 --> 00:52:35,044
- the community.
- It's really okay.

1056
00:52:35,068 --> 00:52:36,068
I can handle it.

1057
00:52:37,445 --> 00:52:39,382
Okay. But if we just
make a few phone calls

1058
00:52:39,406 --> 00:52:42,909
Clara, please, I'll take care of it.

1059
00:52:46,163 --> 00:52:47,163
Okay.

1060
00:52:50,792 --> 00:52:53,545
(Belle sighing)

1061
00:53:01,344 --> 00:53:03,680
I can't fail them. I can't.

1062
00:53:13,440 --> 00:53:15,942
(warm music)

1063
00:53:24,951 --> 00:53:28,931
I thought you could use some
caffeine or an escape route.

1064
00:53:28,955 --> 00:53:31,392
Thanks. Um, I can't right now.

1065
00:53:31,416 --> 00:53:32,768
On top of this whole toy debacle,

1066
00:53:32,792 --> 00:53:34,645
we didn't get awarded the grant.

1067
00:53:34,669 --> 00:53:36,022
It fell through.

1068
00:53:36,046 --> 00:53:38,131
And honestly, I don't know
how we're gonna make it.

1069
00:53:40,342 --> 00:53:42,069
I'm sorry, Belle.

1070
00:53:42,093 --> 00:53:44,197
You know, you don't
have to do this alone.

1071
00:53:44,221 --> 00:53:45,680
Maybe it's better if I do.

1072
00:54:09,996 --> 00:54:12,475
Please don't tell me
you've been here all night.

1073
00:54:12,499 --> 00:54:15,186
I guess I had a lot of
failure to catch up on.

1074
00:54:15,210 --> 00:54:18,338
Probably best to get away
from it all, just for a moment.

1075
00:54:19,589 --> 00:54:22,175
Yeah. Probably not.

1076
00:54:24,302 --> 00:54:27,031
You know what? Come with me.

1077
00:54:27,055 --> 00:54:29,724
(gentle music)

1078
00:54:31,726 --> 00:54:32,894
I should have known.

1079
00:54:34,479 --> 00:54:37,023
You made a mistake trusting
me with Bedford House.

1080
00:54:38,483 --> 00:54:40,503
I've made a whole lot of mistakes.

1081
00:54:40,527 --> 00:54:43,530
Trusting you doesn't make the list.

1082
00:54:45,240 --> 00:54:47,784
Know what I've learned
from all the rest, though?

1083
00:54:49,160 --> 00:54:52,890
Every time I thought I
couldn't do it, I didn't.

1084
00:54:52,914 --> 00:54:56,042
God and all the people that
showed up when I let them.

1085
00:54:57,627 --> 00:54:58,627
I hear you.

1086
00:55:00,213 --> 00:55:02,090
I just don't wanna let everyone down.

1087
00:55:03,550 --> 00:55:05,468
Then let them lift you up, Belle.

1088
00:55:07,429 --> 00:55:08,429
Leave you to it.

1089
00:55:16,563 --> 00:55:19,024
(warm music)

1090
00:55:19,899 --> 00:55:21,294
(Belle sighs)

1091
00:55:21,318 --> 00:55:23,528
Maybe I can dip into
my own savings this year.

1092
00:55:27,032 --> 00:55:29,743
[Mayor Quinn] Belle? You here?

1093
00:55:31,619 --> 00:55:33,371
One second, Mayor!

1094
00:55:38,335 --> 00:55:41,522
Belle and her team
have been working so hard

1095
00:55:41,546 --> 00:55:43,048
to make this a special...

1096
00:55:44,132 --> 00:55:45,401
I hope this isn't a bad time.

1097
00:55:45,425 --> 00:55:47,862
Uh, no. Just getting ready for the week.

1098
00:55:47,886 --> 00:55:49,280
Big week before Christmas.

1099
00:55:49,304 --> 00:55:51,657
Clara mentioned we
may be stopping by, yes?

1100
00:55:51,681 --> 00:55:52,950
She did.

1101
00:55:52,974 --> 00:55:54,910
I've been expecting it, actually.

1102
00:55:54,934 --> 00:55:57,079
Mind if we take a look around?

1103
00:55:57,103 --> 00:55:58,103
Be my guest.

1104
00:55:59,439 --> 00:56:02,793
Belle, you should be so proud.

1105
00:56:02,817 --> 00:56:04,694
Just look at this place.

1106
00:56:05,570 --> 00:56:06,738
It has new life.

1107
00:56:07,739 --> 00:56:08,924
That's a great way to describe it.

1108
00:56:08,948 --> 00:56:11,594
This place has a lot of new life.

1109
00:56:11,618 --> 00:56:13,596
Clara has said some great things.

1110
00:56:13,620 --> 00:56:14,847
Speaking of Clara,

1111
00:56:14,871 --> 00:56:16,766
she has been such a blessing to us here.

1112
00:56:16,790 --> 00:56:18,267
Thank you for sending her to me.

1113
00:56:18,291 --> 00:56:22,170
I didn't, actually. She
contacted me asking to help.

1114
00:56:23,171 --> 00:56:25,066
- She did?
- She did.

1115
00:56:25,090 --> 00:56:28,093
And I figured, why look a
gift horse in the mouth.

1116
00:56:29,427 --> 00:56:33,491
Huh? Well, however she
came, I'm glad she did.

1117
00:56:33,515 --> 00:56:35,809
So you all set for the toy distribution?

1118
00:56:36,601 --> 00:56:37,870
Yeah.

1119
00:56:37,894 --> 00:56:38,913
I think it'll be the best toy distribution.

1120
00:56:38,937 --> 00:56:40,706
Bedford has ever seen.

1121
00:56:40,730 --> 00:56:43,918
That's what I like to
hear. Can't wait to see it.

1122
00:56:43,942 --> 00:56:45,711
- You and me both.
- (Mayor Quinn chuckles)

1123
00:56:45,735 --> 00:56:49,256
(lights hum) (town council chatters)

1124
00:56:49,280 --> 00:56:52,343
Uh, we've had power outages before,

1125
00:56:52,367 --> 00:56:55,137
but usually only when there's a storm.

1126
00:56:55,161 --> 00:56:57,765
Bedford is as solid as they come.

1127
00:56:57,789 --> 00:56:58,849
You forgive some wear and tear

1128
00:56:58,873 --> 00:57:00,542
when the foundation's so strong.

1129
00:57:02,001 --> 00:57:05,398
You know what? There's
probably an outage in the area.

1130
00:57:05,422 --> 00:57:06,982
I'll check.

1131
00:57:07,006 --> 00:57:09,235
Must be. Happens to everyone, right?

1132
00:57:09,259 --> 00:57:10,736
You know, last time there was an outage,

1133
00:57:10,760 --> 00:57:13,322
we had the kids here for a
special parents' night out.

1134
00:57:13,346 --> 00:57:15,116
It's a night where we
offer free babysitting

1135
00:57:15,140 --> 00:57:16,409
to the parents around the community

1136
00:57:16,433 --> 00:57:19,495
so they can actually
go on a date for once.

1137
00:57:19,519 --> 00:57:20,746
We brought out flashlights

1138
00:57:20,770 --> 00:57:22,998
and they played flashlight tag in the dark.

1139
00:57:23,022 --> 00:57:24,250
Turned out to be one of

1140
00:57:24,274 --> 00:57:26,210
the best parents' night
out we've ever had.

1141
00:57:26,234 --> 00:57:28,671
The Lord works in mysterious ways.

1142
00:57:28,695 --> 00:57:30,840
It's just a small hiccup.

1143
00:57:30,864 --> 00:57:33,217
I'm sure everything will be
back up and running in no time.

1144
00:57:33,241 --> 00:57:34,885
Thank you so much for coming.

1145
00:57:34,909 --> 00:57:36,178
I'm gonna go get on the phone and,

1146
00:57:36,202 --> 00:57:37,221
and see what this is about.

1147
00:57:37,245 --> 00:57:38,431
Thank you. Thank you all.

1148
00:57:38,455 --> 00:57:40,248
I'll meet you outside. Thank you.

1149
00:57:41,583 --> 00:57:44,878
It's okay. They saw
what they needed to see.

1150
00:57:46,045 --> 00:57:48,482
Everyone is doing just great.

1151
00:57:48,506 --> 00:57:50,091
Just hang in there. Okay?

1152
00:57:51,134 --> 00:57:52,134
Thanks.

1153
00:57:53,553 --> 00:57:56,097
(Belle sighs)

1154
00:58:05,523 --> 00:58:10,570
(lights hum) (pleasant music)

1155
00:58:27,295 --> 00:58:28,856
Clara.

1156
00:58:28,880 --> 00:58:29,816
I just wanna say.

1157
00:58:29,840 --> 00:58:31,108
Wait. I know I messed up.

1158
00:58:31,132 --> 00:58:33,527
I didn't, I didn't come to apologize again.

1159
00:58:33,551 --> 00:58:35,529
I came to tell you something.

1160
00:58:35,553 --> 00:58:39,182
So when I was a kid, I
lived here in Bedford too,

1161
00:58:40,266 --> 00:58:43,478
and I, I came here with my dad

1162
00:58:45,104 --> 00:58:48,083
and, and you helped us
get back on our feet,

1163
00:58:48,107 --> 00:58:49,943
clothes, the food pantry.

1164
00:58:51,277 --> 00:58:53,530
Even then you were juggling
more than you should have.

1165
00:58:54,614 --> 00:58:58,552
You know, you saw me once

1166
00:58:58,576 --> 00:59:02,121
and gave us the only box of
cookies Bedford House had.

1167
00:59:04,374 --> 00:59:05,809
You probably don't even remember me.

1168
00:59:05,833 --> 00:59:08,127
You were, you were young too.

1169
00:59:09,420 --> 00:59:11,381
But I remember you.

1170
00:59:12,799 --> 00:59:16,469
I remember feeling more safe here

1171
00:59:17,470 --> 00:59:19,222
than any other time in my life.

1172
00:59:21,140 --> 00:59:24,328
And you think Bedford House
is yours to carry? It's not.

1173
00:59:24,352 --> 00:59:27,564
It's, it's ours. It's,
it's part of our community.

1174
00:59:29,399 --> 00:59:30,733
Let us carry it with you.

1175
00:59:35,029 --> 00:59:36,029
Uh...

1176
00:59:39,993 --> 00:59:40,993
Okay.

1177
00:59:41,703 --> 00:59:42,703
Okay?

1178
00:59:44,038 --> 00:59:46,767
Clara, what I was gonna say
when you first walked in is,

1179
00:59:46,791 --> 00:59:48,477
I'm so sorry.

1180
00:59:48,501 --> 00:59:51,897
And we are gonna make this
the best Christmas ever

1181
00:59:51,921 --> 00:59:53,798
together as a team.

1182
00:59:55,425 --> 00:59:59,154
Besides, who's gonna find
all the bad potatoes?

1183
00:59:59,178 --> 01:00:01,848
(Clara laughs)

1184
01:00:03,182 --> 01:00:07,395
Deal.

1185
01:00:12,025 --> 01:00:15,337
Okay. I know this won't be a
popular idea, but hear me out.

1186
01:00:15,361 --> 01:00:16,589
I do have some savings.

1187
01:00:16,613 --> 01:00:18,591
I could just go buy the
toys and then we can be.

1188
01:00:18,615 --> 01:00:21,302
No. I will not let you do that.

1189
01:00:21,326 --> 01:00:23,536
Belle, you're not gonna
use your own money.

1190
01:00:25,163 --> 01:00:26,289
Any other ideas?

1191
01:00:27,457 --> 01:00:29,143
We could delay the pickup days.

1192
01:00:29,167 --> 01:00:30,894
I mean, that'd buy us some time.

1193
01:00:30,918 --> 01:00:33,188
I, I think that might
be a logistical nightmare

1194
01:00:33,212 --> 01:00:36,191
trying to get the word
out to everyone in time.

1195
01:00:36,215 --> 01:00:38,676
Maybe a local place
will donate some toys.

1196
01:00:40,345 --> 01:00:41,888
There just isn't enough time.

1197
01:00:47,602 --> 01:00:49,246
Will.

1198
01:00:49,270 --> 01:00:50,748
Hey.

1199
01:00:50,772 --> 01:00:52,833
I just wanted to see if there
was anything that I can do.

1200
01:00:52,857 --> 01:00:55,234
Not unless you're Santa
Claus, unfortunately.

1201
01:00:58,279 --> 01:01:00,073
Well, I'm around if you need me.

1202
01:01:08,831 --> 01:01:13,086
Maybe you'll think more
clearly if you step out.

1203
01:01:38,569 --> 01:01:39,569
Will?

1204
01:01:44,325 --> 01:01:47,912
(gentle music continues)

1205
01:02:09,434 --> 01:02:11,036
You know what?

1206
01:02:11,060 --> 01:02:14,957
I think we all should just take a break.

1207
01:02:14,981 --> 01:02:16,291
It's almost time for service

1208
01:02:16,315 --> 01:02:19,318
and I, I think we need that today.

1209
01:02:20,236 --> 01:02:21,236
Okay?

1210
01:02:37,754 --> 01:02:40,214
(soft music)

1211
01:02:44,177 --> 01:02:45,612
I know you,

1212
01:02:45,636 --> 01:02:47,322
and I know you needed space
to deal with all this,

1213
01:02:47,346 --> 01:02:48,615
but I'm here for you.

1214
01:02:48,639 --> 01:02:49,639
Always.

1215
01:02:51,350 --> 01:02:52,745
Good morning.

1216
01:02:52,769 --> 01:02:55,772
Before we begin today, I
have an announcement to make.

1217
01:02:56,898 --> 01:02:59,710
Our community has relied
on the Bedford House

1218
01:02:59,734 --> 01:03:01,670
for various reasons over the years.

1219
01:03:01,694 --> 01:03:04,590
And, well, this year
we could use your help.

1220
01:03:04,614 --> 01:03:06,759
Our toy drive is a little leaner this year

1221
01:03:06,783 --> 01:03:08,635
than in years passed.

1222
01:03:08,659 --> 01:03:09,970
So if you get a chance

1223
01:03:09,994 --> 01:03:12,413
to drop a toy by sometime
today or tomorrow,

1224
01:03:13,456 --> 01:03:15,041
well, we sure would appreciate it.

1225
01:03:16,125 --> 01:03:17,125
Thank you.

1226
01:03:18,294 --> 01:03:21,732
So for today, I'm gonna
continue with Galatians.

1227
01:03:21,756 --> 01:03:26,469
So if you turn to Galatians
5:22, "Fruit of the Spirit..."

1228
01:03:30,389 --> 01:03:31,891
I didn't see you at service.

1229
01:03:33,810 --> 01:03:36,562
I, I was going to, but I,
I just didn't make it up.

1230
01:03:43,069 --> 01:03:47,007
You look like a man who
could use a good talk.

1231
01:03:47,031 --> 01:03:48,467
Always like that.

1232
01:03:48,491 --> 01:03:50,302
You look like every man I've ever known

1233
01:03:50,326 --> 01:03:52,286
who's gotten what he's asked for

1234
01:03:54,080 --> 01:03:56,582
and didn't know what to
do with it once it came.

1235
01:03:58,417 --> 01:04:00,562
- Oh?
- That's the one.

1236
01:04:00,586 --> 01:04:01,586
Yeah.

1237
01:04:04,465 --> 01:04:05,943
I dunno, people keep smiling at me

1238
01:04:05,967 --> 01:04:07,945
and saying "Welcome home."

1239
01:04:07,969 --> 01:04:11,681
And I don't know what that is, home.

1240
01:04:12,807 --> 01:04:14,326
And I thought that being near her again,

1241
01:04:14,350 --> 01:04:16,954
Belle, I thought that would help.

1242
01:04:16,978 --> 01:04:18,580
It'd anchor me.

1243
01:04:18,604 --> 01:04:22,817
I mean, and it did help. But I still feel lost.

1244
01:04:25,444 --> 01:04:27,297
I dunno, being back, I thought
things would be different

1245
01:04:27,321 --> 01:04:29,633
and I thought that I would
actually have a place

1246
01:04:29,657 --> 01:04:30,657
that I fit in.

1247
01:04:33,119 --> 01:04:34,453
That's not unusual.

1248
01:04:36,622 --> 01:04:38,791
Sometimes when we come back,

1249
01:04:40,001 --> 01:04:43,230
we're expecting to pick up
right where we left off.

1250
01:04:43,254 --> 01:04:45,631
But life's not a save game.

1251
01:04:47,967 --> 01:04:51,679
It's new, new rules, new tools.

1252
01:04:52,680 --> 01:04:54,640
But same heart if you're lucky.

1253
01:04:57,310 --> 01:05:00,122
You know, I, I thought I was done

1254
01:05:00,146 --> 01:05:03,357
and I thought that other
part of my life was over.

1255
01:05:04,358 --> 01:05:06,402
W- what if I don't fit in here?

1256
01:05:07,695 --> 01:05:10,173
Then it's time to start rebuilding

1257
01:05:10,197 --> 01:05:11,824
something that does fit you.

1258
01:05:13,326 --> 01:05:18,414
Will, you served, you led, you sacrificed.

1259
01:05:19,707 --> 01:05:22,335
And now the mission's murkier,
but it's no less worthy.

1260
01:05:23,669 --> 01:05:25,355
It's funny, I keep
thinking how easy it would be

1261
01:05:25,379 --> 01:05:28,650
to just go and re-up,

1262
01:05:28,674 --> 01:05:33,179
get on a plane, get
orders, have some purpose.

1263
01:05:34,680 --> 01:05:35,680
Clarity.

1264
01:05:36,849 --> 01:05:38,327
You want clarity?

1265
01:05:38,351 --> 01:05:39,661
Yeah.

1266
01:05:39,685 --> 01:05:40,685
Here's some.

1267
01:05:41,896 --> 01:05:45,542
Running feels better than
rebuilding because it is.

1268
01:05:45,566 --> 01:05:47,318
But that doesn't mean it's right.

1269
01:05:49,028 --> 01:05:51,030
We're all unfinished work, Son.

1270
01:05:51,948 --> 01:05:53,342
Even when the world says

1271
01:05:53,366 --> 01:05:55,743
that we should have it
all figured out by now.

1272
01:05:59,956 --> 01:06:01,123
Come by tomorrow.

1273
01:06:02,458 --> 01:06:03,751
You know the place, Will.

1274
01:06:05,252 --> 01:06:07,064
It's where your heart is.

1275
01:06:07,088 --> 01:06:09,632
It's where you belong, home.

1276
01:06:11,717 --> 01:06:12,717
Yes, sir.

1277
01:06:23,479 --> 01:06:26,232
(phone beeping)

1278
01:06:28,067 --> 01:06:30,462
(phone ringing)

1279
01:06:30,486 --> 01:06:32,738
Hey man, I have a big ask.

1280
01:06:45,584 --> 01:06:48,879
(soft music continues)

1281
01:06:59,557 --> 01:07:02,852
(upbeat festive music)

1282
01:07:19,785 --> 01:07:21,287
Well thank you!

1283
01:07:48,564 --> 01:07:52,735
(upbeat festive music continues)

1284
01:08:15,216 --> 01:08:19,345
(upbeat festive music continues)

1285
01:08:22,014 --> 01:08:24,475
Okay. So what are we doing?

1286
01:08:25,810 --> 01:08:27,913
Okay guys, I don't know
how we're gonna do it yet,

1287
01:08:27,937 --> 01:08:29,289
but we're going to.

1288
01:08:29,313 --> 01:08:30,916
If we have to wrap up
lasts year's donations

1289
01:08:30,940 --> 01:08:33,251
of used card games and
slap bows on soup cans,

1290
01:08:33,275 --> 01:08:35,444
then that's what we're gonna do.

1291
01:08:37,279 --> 01:08:39,007
I heard you needed an elf.

1292
01:08:39,031 --> 01:08:42,010
I bring dinosaurs and emotional support.

1293
01:08:42,034 --> 01:08:44,012
You are truly the best.

1294
01:08:44,036 --> 01:08:46,556
I know. I'll always have your back.

1295
01:08:46,580 --> 01:08:47,706
I'll never forget it.

1296
01:08:49,291 --> 01:08:50,519
I know I'm getting older

1297
01:08:50,543 --> 01:08:52,312
and they probably want
to play video games,

1298
01:08:52,336 --> 01:08:54,815
but kids still want to play outside, right?

1299
01:08:54,839 --> 01:08:55,732
(chuckles) They do.

1300
01:08:55,756 --> 01:08:56,526
They'll love it. Thank you.

1301
01:08:56,550 --> 01:08:57,925
Oh, my pleasure.

1302
01:08:58,717 --> 01:08:59,844
Oh, Hannah!

1303
01:09:02,179 --> 01:09:03,179
You're the best.

1304
01:09:06,725 --> 01:09:09,371
Elliot. (Laughs)

1305
01:09:09,395 --> 01:09:10,980
You're awesome buddy.

1306
01:09:14,859 --> 01:09:16,461
Look what you did.

1307
01:09:16,485 --> 01:09:18,612
No, look what we did.

1308
01:09:20,156 --> 01:09:22,425
All right people, let's
get these toys counted

1309
01:09:22,449 --> 01:09:23,742
and see where we're at.

1310
01:09:25,077 --> 01:09:26,077
Oh.

1311
01:09:29,915 --> 01:09:32,585
(gentle music)

1312
01:09:36,338 --> 01:09:38,400
- Bye. Thank you.
- Bye.

1313
01:09:38,424 --> 01:09:39,651
Great.

1314
01:09:39,675 --> 01:09:43,738
So how'd we do? Are we getting closer?

1315
01:09:43,762 --> 01:09:47,099
Yeah, for sure. But we
still don't have enough.

1316
01:09:48,475 --> 01:09:49,661
Ugh, this is all my fault.

1317
01:09:49,685 --> 01:09:51,246
I, I shouldn't have changed your system.

1318
01:09:51,270 --> 01:09:54,207
You, you asked me not to mess
with it, and I just had to.

1319
01:09:54,231 --> 01:09:56,418
No, you have gone above and beyond.

1320
01:09:56,442 --> 01:09:58,003
This doesn't change any of that.

1321
01:09:58,027 --> 01:09:59,087
We're gonna get there.

1322
01:09:59,111 --> 01:10:00,279
Together. Got it?

1323
01:10:01,447 --> 01:10:03,240
And that's the Belle I remember.

1324
01:10:04,200 --> 01:10:06,428
I can't believe you remember me.

1325
01:10:06,452 --> 01:10:09,472
You made quite the impression.

1326
01:10:09,496 --> 01:10:12,434
(chuckles) I, I was nervous to tell you,

1327
01:10:12,458 --> 01:10:16,021
but I followed your journey.

1328
01:10:16,045 --> 01:10:19,107
You know, like you being the
cool upperclassmen and all.

1329
01:10:19,131 --> 01:10:21,109
Like, I couldn't actually
talk to you though.

1330
01:10:21,133 --> 01:10:23,612
Like I was way too shy.

1331
01:10:23,636 --> 01:10:26,489
And you were a rock star.

1332
01:10:26,513 --> 01:10:28,575
I mean, you led every paper drive,

1333
01:10:28,599 --> 01:10:29,951
clothing drive, can drive,

1334
01:10:29,975 --> 01:10:31,203
and you were the class president

1335
01:10:31,227 --> 01:10:33,562
and the president of
the Honor Society, like.

1336
01:10:34,688 --> 01:10:36,899
I didn't think it mattered that much.

1337
01:10:38,317 --> 01:10:40,462
You could have written your
ticket anywhere, you know?

1338
01:10:40,486 --> 01:10:41,713
But you stayed right here

1339
01:10:41,737 --> 01:10:43,989
and you made a difference to so many.

1340
01:10:45,366 --> 01:10:47,493
You inspired me to get
into nonprofit work.

1341
01:10:48,577 --> 01:10:50,305
There is no way I did all that.

1342
01:10:50,329 --> 01:10:51,997
And when were you gonna tell me?

1343
01:10:53,916 --> 01:10:56,645
As soon as you started seeing
yourself the way I see you

1344
01:10:56,669 --> 01:10:58,754
and everyone else sees you.

1345
01:11:00,130 --> 01:11:01,131
Thank you, Clara.

1346
01:11:03,425 --> 01:11:05,987
Um, have you seen Will?

1347
01:11:06,011 --> 01:11:07,054
[Clara] I haven't.

1348
01:11:09,056 --> 01:11:12,035
Clara, I have to go. I have to find him.

1349
01:11:12,059 --> 01:11:14,687
(gentle music)

1350
01:11:22,695 --> 01:11:24,005
Belle.

1351
01:11:24,029 --> 01:11:24,966
Will!

1352
01:11:24,990 --> 01:11:26,091
I was coming to find you.

1353
01:11:26,115 --> 01:11:27,908
I was just leaving to find you.

1354
01:11:29,201 --> 01:11:30,679
All that matters is
that we found each other.

1355
01:11:30,703 --> 01:11:33,390
Will, I should have said
this before, but I'm so sorry.

1356
01:11:33,414 --> 01:11:36,351
I'm sorry I pushed you away.
I'm sorry my walls went up.

1357
01:11:36,375 --> 01:11:37,894
I've gotten used to
feeling like I was alone.

1358
01:11:37,918 --> 01:11:41,189
But now I know that I never was.

1359
01:11:41,213 --> 01:11:43,716
You never were. And you never will be.

1360
01:11:45,259 --> 01:11:47,654
Does this mean you're not
going back into active duty?

1361
01:11:47,678 --> 01:11:48,989
I shouldn't have been listening,

1362
01:11:49,013 --> 01:11:50,532
but I overheard you
and Pastor Tom and...

1363
01:11:50,556 --> 01:11:52,492
I am staying right here.

1364
01:11:52,516 --> 01:11:54,476
But I came back to tell you something.

1365
01:11:55,853 --> 01:11:57,080
But I want it to be a surprise.

1366
01:11:57,104 --> 01:11:59,064
Think of it as an early Christmas gift.

1367
01:12:00,274 --> 01:12:01,710
I could sure use one of those. What is it?

1368
01:12:01,734 --> 01:12:05,380
- I want it to be a surprise.
- You will love it though.

1369
01:12:05,404 --> 01:12:07,215
Okay. A surprise then.

1370
01:12:07,239 --> 01:12:08,239
Yeah.

1371
01:12:09,533 --> 01:12:10,969
[Belle] Oh, this can't be good.

1372
01:12:10,993 --> 01:12:12,846
Whatever it is. We'll face it together.

1373
01:12:12,870 --> 01:12:14,580
He's smiling. It's a good sign.

1374
01:12:16,582 --> 01:12:18,893
Mayor Quinn, are you
here for the toy drive?

1375
01:12:18,917 --> 01:12:20,395
Indeed, I am.

1376
01:12:20,419 --> 01:12:22,105
And I come bearing toys,

1377
01:12:22,129 --> 01:12:25,567
which (fingers snap) are in the car.

1378
01:12:25,591 --> 01:12:27,235
I can grab those.

1379
01:12:27,259 --> 01:12:28,552
- Thanks, Will.
- Yeah.

1380
01:12:30,554 --> 01:12:33,724
Anyhow, I'm here with
some more official news.

1381
01:12:35,100 --> 01:12:36,685
Perhaps we should go sit.

1382
01:12:37,561 --> 01:12:39,605
Oh. Uh, okay, yeah.

1383
01:12:42,191 --> 01:12:44,419
Hi, Pastor. Wh-what are you doing here?

1384
01:12:44,443 --> 01:12:46,528
Checking out the gift situation.

1385
01:12:47,613 --> 01:12:50,091
Well, the band's all here. Good.

1386
01:12:50,115 --> 01:12:52,344
You will all wanna hear this.

1387
01:12:52,368 --> 01:12:54,596
Should we sit? I feel like we should sit.

1388
01:12:54,620 --> 01:12:56,848
Just let us have it, Mayor.

1389
01:12:56,872 --> 01:12:57,872
Right.

1390
01:12:59,208 --> 01:13:03,772
Well, the city council was so
impressed with Bedford House

1391
01:13:03,796 --> 01:13:05,231
from the Christmas tree notes

1392
01:13:05,255 --> 01:13:07,817
to the improvements
that you've all made,

1393
01:13:07,841 --> 01:13:11,154
and even how you handled the
power outage with such calm,

1394
01:13:11,178 --> 01:13:14,908
they have decided that
Bedford House is here to stay.

1395
01:13:14,932 --> 01:13:18,078
(Belle squeals) (all laugh joyfully)

1396
01:13:18,102 --> 01:13:19,704
Oh, sorry.

1397
01:13:19,728 --> 01:13:20,728
It's okay.

1398
01:13:21,814 --> 01:13:23,083
Can I, uh, can I bend
your ear for a second?

1399
01:13:23,107 --> 01:13:25,567
I, yeah. Yeah.

1400
01:13:27,653 --> 01:13:30,548
You don't think she'd leave
Bedford House now, do you?

1401
01:13:30,572 --> 01:13:31,633
I wouldn't think so, but...

1402
01:13:31,657 --> 01:13:33,968
Well, honestly, it's up to her.

1403
01:13:33,992 --> 01:13:37,555
And God, he always has a plan.

1404
01:13:37,579 --> 01:13:40,475
Look, I know what
wonders you've done here

1405
01:13:40,499 --> 01:13:43,978
and you can give away
all the credit you want,

1406
01:13:44,002 --> 01:13:45,814
but I've been in this town a long time

1407
01:13:45,838 --> 01:13:49,150
and obviously this town needs you.

1408
01:13:49,174 --> 01:13:51,486
And the council has seen that now too.

1409
01:13:51,510 --> 01:13:56,557
And I need you on my team, Belle Carter.

1410
01:13:57,099 --> 01:13:58,576
(Belle chuckles)

1411
01:13:58,600 --> 01:14:03,164
That's a generous offer
and I appreciate it. But...

1412
01:14:03,188 --> 01:14:04,982
Why do I sense a "no" coming on?

1413
01:14:06,358 --> 01:14:08,026
How do I turn that into a "yes"?

1414
01:14:09,486 --> 01:14:13,007
I know you'd make more
money, better benefits.

1415
01:14:13,031 --> 01:14:15,367
I think you know me a
little better than that.

1416
01:14:16,118 --> 01:14:17,118
Right.

1417
01:14:18,203 --> 01:14:20,306
Well, think of the
difference you could make.

1418
01:14:20,330 --> 01:14:22,708
Widen your reach. Have a platform.

1419
01:14:25,711 --> 01:14:27,939
That is something to consider.

1420
01:14:27,963 --> 01:14:32,801
But this is my home

1421
01:14:34,178 --> 01:14:37,198
and nothing can replace the
value that carries for me.

1422
01:14:37,222 --> 01:14:39,808
I need this place just
as much as it needs me.

1423
01:14:40,726 --> 01:14:43,413
Probably more. (Chuckles)

1424
01:14:43,437 --> 01:14:45,206
I never stood a chance, did I?

1425
01:14:45,230 --> 01:14:48,168
It's nice to know you're
there though, Mayor.

1426
01:14:48,192 --> 01:14:50,962
Well, if you ever change your mind,

1427
01:14:50,986 --> 01:14:52,362
you know where to find me.

1428
01:14:53,822 --> 01:14:57,951
Oh, uh, one more
thing. Merry Christmas.

1429
01:14:59,953 --> 01:15:00,996
Merry Christmas.

1430
01:15:07,169 --> 01:15:09,147
What? You think you're
getting rid of me now?

1431
01:15:09,171 --> 01:15:10,171
Not a chance.

1432
01:15:12,090 --> 01:15:14,092
I never doubted you for a second.

1433
01:15:15,427 --> 01:15:16,427
I believe that.

1434
01:15:17,346 --> 01:15:20,241
So where are we on this toy drive?

1435
01:15:20,265 --> 01:15:22,577
Much closer than we were two days ago.

1436
01:15:22,601 --> 01:15:24,913
Yeah. Should we do a final count?

1437
01:15:24,937 --> 01:15:25,938
- I'm in.
- Yeah.

1438
01:15:26,813 --> 01:15:29,358
You know what? No.

1439
01:15:30,359 --> 01:15:32,003
Whatever we have will be good enough.

1440
01:15:32,027 --> 01:15:33,922
Everyone is gonna be here
tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.

1441
01:15:33,946 --> 01:15:37,074
and there's nothing more we can do.

1442
01:15:45,999 --> 01:15:47,268
I kind of don't want this night to end.

1443
01:15:47,292 --> 01:15:48,585
I don't either.

1444
01:15:49,628 --> 01:15:51,439
- Oh you got a...
- Oh.

1445
01:15:51,463 --> 01:15:52,463
Yeah.

1446
01:15:53,298 --> 01:15:55,276
Always looking out for me.

1447
01:15:55,300 --> 01:15:57,111
And I always will.

1448
01:15:57,135 --> 01:15:59,280
So, walk me home?

1449
01:15:59,304 --> 01:16:02,432
I love you, but I have some
Christmas ends to tie up.

1450
01:16:03,809 --> 01:16:05,078
Oh, come on.

1451
01:16:05,102 --> 01:16:06,621
You have a big day tomorrow.

1452
01:16:06,645 --> 01:16:08,164
You need to go home and get some rest.

1453
01:16:08,188 --> 01:16:11,149
And I will see you here
tomorrow at 0-1000 hours.

1454
01:16:12,568 --> 01:16:15,445
- That's 10:00 a.m.
- 0-1000 hours.

1455
01:16:18,490 --> 01:16:20,367
Be a little busy, but okay.

1456
01:16:24,580 --> 01:16:27,916
(joyous festive music)

1457
01:16:50,856 --> 01:16:55,027
(joyous festive music continues)

1458
01:17:01,283 --> 01:17:03,386
You said you needed Santa.

1459
01:17:03,410 --> 01:17:04,971
I thought Santa had a sleigh.

1460
01:17:04,995 --> 01:17:07,706
Oh, he does. But he
also brought back up.

1461
01:17:17,257 --> 01:17:18,484
What is this?

1462
01:17:18,508 --> 01:17:19,635
It's my old unit.

1463
01:17:24,514 --> 01:17:27,059
Word got out. They rallied
every base they could.

1464
01:17:30,187 --> 01:17:33,499
This is the best Christmas
gift I've ever received.

1465
01:17:33,523 --> 01:17:35,043
Well, we might have
tied on sugar cookies,

1466
01:17:35,067 --> 01:17:38,296
but this makes me feel
like a real champion.

1467
01:17:38,320 --> 01:17:40,298
Oh, you definitely win everything.

1468
01:17:40,322 --> 01:17:42,783
(both laugh)

1469
01:17:44,951 --> 01:17:46,929
- Merry Christmas.
- Thank you. Merry Christmas.

1470
01:17:46,953 --> 01:17:49,849
- Merry Christmas to you.
- Thank you.

1471
01:17:49,873 --> 01:17:51,893
- Merry Christmas.
- Oh. Thank you.

1472
01:17:51,917 --> 01:17:53,311
- Merry Christmas.
- Thank you, Soldier.

1473
01:17:53,335 --> 01:17:55,563
- Merry Christmas.
- Thank you for your service.

1474
01:17:55,587 --> 01:17:57,523
- Merry Christmas.
- Thank you for service.

1475
01:17:57,547 --> 01:17:59,776
Oh, thank you. Same to you.

1476
01:17:59,800 --> 01:18:02,427
- Merry Christmas.
- Thank you.

1477
01:18:06,973 --> 01:18:09,202
I couldn't have done it without you.

1478
01:18:09,226 --> 01:18:10,995
Mm, maybe. (Laughs)

1479
01:18:11,019 --> 01:18:14,022
But you let me and that's
a big deal for you.

1480
01:18:15,774 --> 01:18:17,901
I'm learning slowly.

1481
01:18:19,277 --> 01:18:21,321
I learned plenty.

1482
01:18:22,572 --> 01:18:25,742
So how do you feel
about being co-directors?

1483
01:18:26,868 --> 01:18:28,262
Wait, I thought you'd never ask me.

1484
01:18:28,286 --> 01:18:29,847
Wait. Really?

1485
01:18:29,871 --> 01:18:31,933
Wait, I never thought you'd
ask me that but, yes, I accept!

1486
01:18:31,957 --> 01:18:34,543
(bell ringing)

1487
01:18:39,923 --> 01:18:40,923
Hey, Sergeant.

1488
01:18:43,301 --> 01:18:44,238
For you.

1489
01:18:44,262 --> 01:18:45,345
Oh, thank you.

1490
01:18:48,390 --> 01:18:49,867
(bell rings)

1491
01:18:49,891 --> 01:18:52,686
(Belle chuckles)

1492
01:18:58,567 --> 01:19:00,962
(bell ringing) Merry Christmas.

1493
01:19:00,986 --> 01:19:04,716
Turns out home isn't just a place,

1494
01:19:04,740 --> 01:19:06,843
it's the people who show up.

1495
01:19:06,867 --> 01:19:10,221
And sometimes, when
you finally let them,

1496
01:19:10,245 --> 01:19:11,580
they save you right back.

1497
01:19:16,543 --> 01:19:19,671
(warm festive music)