Ninety-five, ninety-six...
ninety-seven, ninety-eight...
ninety-nine...
one hundred.
You look fabulous.
"Gannon-Foley Investment Bank announces merger with Lincoln."
"Expectations run high."
They most certainly do.
Fired?
Fired? But it's Christmas.
Not fired. Just phased out.
Rebecca,
you did a fantastic job with the merger,
but with the consolidation, your position here just is no longer required.
But I thought that I was being promoted to...
senior vice president?
Yes! No. Sorry.
I trusted you.
You said that you were gonna take care of me.
The company is prepared to offer you a very generous severance package.
But I made this deal happen!
Becks, come on. It's Christmas. All right?
Splurge a little. Go on an exotic holiday.
Treat your boyfriend to something special.
You know that I'm single.
Then treat your cat.
How do you know I have a cat?
Come on. Every single woman in your age group has a cat.
Becks, now don't get angry, all right?
Business is business. You know that.
Here. A token of our appreciation.
Enjoy.
It says, "To Barry."
Whoop! Here we go. This one.
Unbelievable.
Merry Christmas!
Send in Barry. Thank you.
Barry.
Hey.
You, too?
Yeah. Me, too.
So, what are you gonna do?
Me?
I guess, I'll start by returning the gifts I bought.
Get my money back. Sorry, Rebecca.
That's okay. I didn't buy you anything.
Then I guess I'll drive down to Florida and spend the holidays with my folks. How about you?
Well, I'm not gonna let the dust settle on this one.
I made this merger happen. I could do it again.
This time with someone who appreciates me.
This is Rebecca.
Hi.
I haven't gotten your RSVP.
I'm getting worried.
I'm sorry.
I've been swamped with work.
In that case, I think you should take some time off
and celebrate by getting your workaholic butt here for my wedding.
I don't know. I haven't been home since my dad passed away.
That was three years ago.
Don't you think it's been enough time?
No, I don't.
Plus things are still really strained between my mom and I.
Come on. Live a little. Get on a plane.
It's 78 degrees in sunny Santa Mira.
I'll talk to you later. You better.
Mr. Richardson, hi.
Yeah, I'm sure that you heard about the big deal
that I engineered between Gannon-Foley and Lincoln.
Yes, you're right. That merger was very, very big. Now, here's the deal.
I am prepared to bring that exact same kind of expertise to Ketchum & Mitchell.
Yes. Yes, that is right, but I only want to move up.
Okay? No lateral moves for Rebecca Wesley.
I mean, that wouldn't make very much sense now, would it?
Great. Great. Yeah, I would love to speak with you.
How does, um, Christmas Day sound?
Oh, you're going to be with your family? Oh.
Yes, of course. I'm also very close with my family, so...
I will call you Monday. Thank you.
Okay, let's see.
Hi, this is Rebecca Wesley. Is Mr. Madison in?
Oh, not till after Christmas.
Yeah... No, no message. I'll just call back. Thank you.
What is with these people and Christmas?
Doesn't anyone have a life?
What do you think?
Should I go to this thing?
If you're giving me a bum steer, you're getting coal in your stocking.
Mom? Hey, it's me.
♪ Well, it's a California Christmas ♪
♪ And it's the best time of the year ♪
♪ Put away your boots and your big snowsuits ♪
♪ 'Cause you won't need 'em here ♪
♪ Pack up all the surfboards and get ready to go ♪
♪ You can wear your sandals... ♪
So, home for Christmas, eh?
Oh, just Christmas Eve.
A wedding, actually.
Ah! Christmas weddings are the best.
Who's the lucky guy?
Oh, no. No, it's not me.
I'm just a guest.
Oh, sorry, Miss.
Don't be.
I mean, honestly, who has time for relationships these days?
And marriage? Seems like one big investment.
Big investment?
And like many investments, a lot of them go bust.
Well, I never figured marriage that way.
I always thought a marriage is a gift you give yourself.
Some gift. I like to be more practical.
Ah, people spend too much time worrying about unimportant things.
You said it.
Hey! Look out! What? Whoa!
Ah!
Sorry. So sorry, Miss. Ow!
Oh! You okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
Maybe you could be more careful.
Hmm. The course of a mighty river is changed as it bends.
That's very profound. Was that your horoscope?
No. Chinese fortune cookie from lunch.
And here you go, Miss.
Thank you. Yeah.
Oh, before I forget.
Uh, for the pretty lady. Merry Christmas.
Oh, that's okay. I left my tree in my other purse.
Oh, no. I want you to keep it.
It'll brighten up your day.
Thanks. Sure.
Don't mention it, Rebecca.
How did you know my name?
I have magical powers.
Plus, it's written on your luggage tag here. Yeah.
Oh.
Well...
keep the change. Wow!
Merry Christmas.
You got that?
Yeah. Thanks.
Home sweet home.
Becky!
Mom!
You actually came. I can't believe it.
I can't either.
Oh, my baby. Let me help you in.
Okay. I made your favorite cookies.
Peanut butter. Ah, great!
Carbs. Yum. Oh!
There you go.
Are you sure you're not moving back for good with all this?
No. I'm leaving bright and early on the 25th.
Just the way you like them.
Thanks.
Come on. Let's get you settled, huh?
Okay.
It's been strange living here alone.
Um... Hmm.
I never got around to changing anything.
There was no reason, really.
Yeah, I can see that.
Chad, he was such a nice guy. And so handsome, too, wasn't he?
Huh. Handsome? Yes.
Nice?
Looks can be deceiving.
You were all so young,
and now Allison's getting married.
Where did the years go?
Oh, they go.
Yeah. Time just keeps moving on, doesn't it?
It's not like there's anything you can do to stop it.
Why would you want to?
So, are you going to the wedding?
Unfortunately, I've got to open the diner.
It's pretty dead around the holidays, but the sign says open seven days a week.
Well, business is business, right?
Well, there are people who depend on me, you know.
Folks with no family. Where would they go if I wasn't there for them?
Why do you care?
I don't know, Rebecca. I just do.
Take some nice pictures at the ceremony, okay?
Oh, I'm sure they'll post a bunch online.
Well, I'm not really good at that stuff, so thank you.
I will take some pictures for you then.
You know, couldn't you possibly take a later flight?
Why would I do that?
I don't know. I don't know.
It's just that...
I've haven't seen you in a long, long time.
Mom...
Your dad died. You never visited.
You never called. Is it me?
No, it's not you, Mom.
I just... I'm busy.
Mom, wait.
Here.
That's lovely.
I want you to have it.
Thank you.
You know, this is
the first gift you've given me in a long time.
But it's beautiful.
Thank you.
I'll see you later?
It's good to have you home.
Hello? Hi, honey.
Are you still asleep?
No. No, I'm up. Good.
Because Allison stopped in for coffee this morning,
and she said the wedding starts at one o'clock.
I'm late!
Hi! How about an ice-skating package for you and the sweetheart?
We got a Christmas Eve half-day special. I'm actually single.
Maybe you'll meet somebody. I don't know how to skate.
Perfect! How about a lesson? How about not?
I'll be here all day tomorrow morning if you change your mind!
Skate to be great! Oh...
Would you like to buy some Christmas cookies?
Cookies?
No, I don't want to buy any cookies.
Cookies make you fat, and especially during the holidays,
there's a lot of temptation.
So, no, I don't want to buy your cookies.
Becky!
Hi?
It's me, Jenny!
Jenny.
Remember? Big Jenny.
Jenny!
Wow! You look great.
Thin.
I know! And check these beauties out.
Well, well, well.
Don't they look real? Touch 'em.
Yeah, that's okay. I'm trying to reduce my carbon footprint.
I'm so surprised that you're here.
Allison wasn't sure you were gonna make it at all.
Oh, well, you know, I had an unexpected opening in my schedule,
so here I am.
Jennifer.
Hello, Molly.
Rebecca!
What a wonderful surprise.
I didn't think that you were coming.
Too big and important for such trivial occasions
as your best friend's wedding.
Oh, no, I was always coming.
I think my RSVP just got lost in the mail.
Really? Hmm.
Then why aren't you a bridesmaid?
Come on, Jennifer. They're calling for us.
See you later?
Sure. Good luck.
Some people never change.
♪ Here comes the bride ♪
♪ All dressed in... white ♪
♪ Here she comes Here she comes ♪
♪ So outta sight ♪
Life is a journey.
It takes each of us down a unique, twisting road.
This is for you, Mom. Then without a map
or a GPS system, some people might get lost.
But every journey begins with a plan,
whether we know it or not.
All we need is to trust in His wisdom.
There is always a destination at the end of the road,
no matter how many times it may double back on us.
This is one of life's many miracles.
And another miracle...
is that we don't have to embark on this journey alone.
When Allison and Mark
told me that they met at a Christmas party many years ago,
I realized why this was such a special day.
And here we are on this magical Christmas Eve
to join them in the beginning of their journey as one.
The ring is traditionally placed on the fourth finger
because the ancient Greeks believed that there was a vein in that finger
that led directly to the heart.
Always loved that.
May I now have the rings, please?
Thank you.
Rick!
I don't... I'm looking.
I don't have it. Sorry, I don't have it.
Does anyone have a ring we could borrow?
Ah. Thank you.
Thank you.
These rings
mark the beginning of the long journey you will take together.
Wear them proudly,
for they are the symbol of the love that you have
for each other.
You may place the ring on her finger.
Can I have a water, please? Sure.
Thank you. You're welcome.
Oh, Beckster!
God, Becks, you look so hot.
And you look so... you.
Yeah! I wish you'd keep my hands to yourself.
Wow. It's been 10 years, and that's the best you can come with?
Yeah. Well, if you were drunk, I'd be way hotter.
Good one, bro.
I just thought of that.
Chad, it's really good to see you, man.
Good to see you, Coach. It's been a while, long time.
I remember that 35-yard pass. Brought us to the state championship.
That was a good one. Yeah, it was really a good one.
It's really great to see you, Coach.
Thanks. I'll talk to you soon.
Sure.
♪ It's funny how time doesn't fly ♪
♪ Isn't life all about second chances? ♪
Wow. It's been a long time.
Ten years, four months and, um, three days.
What you drinking? My treat.
Oh, it's just water,
and it's an open bar.
That's right, it is.
How's the restaurant business?
Oh, you heard about that? Yeah.
Allison posted something online.
The guy who burned macaroni and cheese in Home Ec is now a chef.
That must be very nice.
And, uh, what else is going on?
Got a boyfriend? You secretly married?
Well, my friends say that I'm married to my job.
How about you?
Well, after college, I went to Paris, learned to cook.
I spent seven years there. I met a girl.
Thought I had everything figured out, but I figured wrong.
That fell apart three years ago.
Hmm, I'm sorry. No, it's okay. We weren't meant to be together.
She was always on the go, always had someplace else she needed to be
that was more important.
Our lives didn't mesh.
Too busy to settle down. Imagine that.
So I came back here a year ago and opened up my restaurant, and I'm not sorry I did.
I really love it here. I missed it.
Mm.
I'm not interrupting anything, am I?
I was hoping to grab a drink...
and a kiss.
Just like old times.
Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug!
Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug!
The Pioneers! A mighty sight!
The Pioneers will win tonight!
Go, Pioneers, fight, fight, fight!
You know what they say.
You can take the boys out of high school.
Last one.
Yeah!
♪ With the lights all aglow ♪
♪ And nobody underneath my mistletoe ♪
Mm, you see Jim?
Oh, my God. Hey. How about another piece?
I don't want any more.
All right, give it here.
Mm. Mm-hmm.
And then there was Mr. Elliman.
Does anyone remember him?
I did not have crush on Mr. Elliman!
Ooh, Elliman.
More like the Helliman.
She's making it up. I swear.
Speaking of crushes, how come you two broke up?
In high school, you were inseparable.
Study hall, lunch period.
I don't know. Why don't you ask Miss Hot Pants over there.
Don't look at me.
I know how to keep my man happy.
Look, Rebecca went to New York, and I went to Paris.
Well, I wouldn't have let this one get away.
All right, all right, if I could get everybody's attention, please.
I'd like to introduce you all to a very special friend of the bride's.
She's your maid of honor, Molly Townsend!
Molly!
As I look around the room today, I can see just how much has happened since high school.
Some folks have gained weight.
Some have had babies.
Some folks have let their hair grow out,
and others have let their hair fall out.
And many people have found a soul mate and fallen in love.
All I want to know is, what took you guys so long?
I thought even Rebecca would've been married by now!
Who knew?
Thank you.
Rebecca? How was the wedding?
Not now, Mom!
Chad's here.
Thank you, Mrs. Wesley. You're welcome.
Your mom always did make the best apple pie.
I'm not really in the mood for small-town chit-chat, Chad.
Can I help you?
I really just wanted to talk to you.
I'm just not really in a chatty mood.
Look, what Molly said at the wedding was inappropriate.
She is just jealous because you seem to have everything,
and she's still a cocktail waitress.
A cocktail waitress?
Yeah. Well, um, anyway, after all these years,
she's still just a really mean girl.
Yeah, it doesn't matter anyway, though.
Because, like you said, I do have everything.
Fair enough. It's not like you're stuck in this one-horse town.
I never said this was a one-horse town.
I just meant it's not New York.
Do you ever think about it?
Think about what?
What might have happened if... you hadn't walked away?
No.
I don't waste my time on unproductive pursuits such as daydreaming.
Daydreaming?
Look, I've seen you once in the past ten years.
What do you expect?
I don't know. We're both adults.
Let's take a chance.
We were good once.
We were perfect together.
I used to think that, too.
Once.
So, have lunch with me tomorrow.
Why don't you ask Molly?
I have something pretty important I need to get back to New York for.
Business is business, right?
Well...
So long, Becky. Safe travels.
I hope you get everything you wanted.
I already have it.
I meant for Christmas.
See you, Mrs. Wesley. Bye, Chad.
He's still crazy about you.
He had his chance.
It's all water under the bridge now.
You're still angry.
He betrayed me.
That was in high school.
It doesn't matter when it was, Mom.
I was so naive. I trusted him.
And, honestly, I thought that I would feel differently,
but you should have seen them today.
She still wants him.
But he wants you.
People always want what they can't have.
So I've heard.
What does that feel like?
I'm going home.
♪ The first time I saw you I knew ♪
♪ A spark that I couldn't undo ♪
♪ Not even if I wanted to ♪
♪ And in this moment ♪
♪ I saw my life pass before me ♪
♪ And I knew that it was love ♪
♪ Oh, love ♪
♪ Come on, let's find a way ♪
♪ I'll paint you... ♪
Ooh! Hey, you're up early.
I was just getting ready to leave. Are you going somewhere?
Oh, yeah. My taxi's gonna be here in a minute.
Your taxi?
I know we didn't get much time to see each other,
but I promise you, I'm going to be back soon.
You're leaving now?
Time and taxis wait for no man, Mom.
Please tell Aunt Kay and Uncle Gene I said hi.
But what about the wedding? Oh, it was lovely.
A real tearjerker. Aren't you going?
I already went. It was yesterday.
Christmas Eve, remember?
But today is Christmas Eve. No.
Today is Christmas Day. Sunday.
See? No, that's tomorrow.
Today is Saturday.
Mom, don't you think it's a little early to be spiking the eggnog?
Honey, I may be getting on, but I know what day it is.
That's impossible.
Hey!
Ow!
Are you okay?
This is yesterday's paper.
I don't think so.
Hey, there's a big concert in the park tonight.
Mom, please, not now. I got to go. I'll be right back.
This is crazy. This is from yesterday.
They must just not have changed it.
How's the vacation?
You.
I told you you'd have fun.
What happened to you? You were supposed to pick me up at eight o'clock.
Yeah, eight o'clock, Christmas morning.
That's tomorrow.
Today is not Christmas Eve.
Yes, it is.
Okay, so when you picked me up at the airport, that was yesterday?
Is something wrong?
Yes. Yes. Yesterday is wrong.
And what happened to yesterday?
Not yesterday, Friday, but the other yesterday.
Saturday.
What are you looking at?
Oh, don't cause a scene, Rebecca. They can't see me.
What do you mean they can't see you? You're right...
Oh, I get it.
I hit my head on the taxi window when you swerved to miss that car.
So, this isn't real. I'm dreaming, right?
Rebecca, it's Christmastime. Don't you believe in magic?
No.
All you need to know is that when a soul like yours is stuck in a destructive cycle,
fate will step in and show you the way.
Hey, listen. I am not stuck in a self-destructive cycle, okay?
I am exactly where I'm supposed to be, Mister Whoever You Are.
Well, then why is this happening to you?
Okay. I will play along, Mr. Destiny.
How will fate show me the error of my ways?
Oh, I can't tell you that.
Why not?
Because it's fate.
Okay. So, what? I'm stuck here?
I need to keep doing the same thing over and over again?
Yeah.
How many times?
Until you find the answer to the question.
And what is the question?
Why?
Why is the question?
Yes.
Wow.
That's deep.
You're back! I was just writing you a note.
Unfortunately, I got to go to work.
It's pretty dead around the holidays, but the sign
says open seven days a week.
I guess I'll just see you later.
The ring is traditionally placed on the fourth finger
because the ancient Greeks believed that there was a vein
in that finger that led directly to the heart.
Always loved that.
May I now have the rings, please?
Thank you. Thank you.
Rick! I don't...
I'm looking. I don't have it.
Sorry. I don't have it.
Does anyone have a ring we could borrow?
Ah. Thank you.
Beckster!
God, Becks, you look so hot.
Forget about her, man. Come on!
♪ It's funny how time doesn't fly ♪
♪ Isn't life all about second chances? ♪
Hey, Chad. How are you?
How you been? It's been awhile. Yeah, I know, I know.
What you been up to? I don't know, a little of this, a little of that.
Sorry.
It's been awhile. I thought maybe you'd...
I'd forgiven you?
Uh, I was gonna say I was hoping you'd missed me.
Do you ever get the feeling
that you've done something before?
Like déjà vu?
No, like you and I
having this conversation in this exact same spot.
I'm sorry. If this is a joke, I'm not getting it.
Bartender, can I get another one, please?
Thank you.
Whoa, whoa.
Okay, Molly's gonna be coming over here soon,
and she is going to ask if she's interrupting something.
Then she's gonna say that she would like to have a drink and a make-out session.
Then those Neanderthals over there are going to start chugging back shots
and reciting our high school fight song.
I'm not interrupting anything, am I?
I was hoping we could grab a drink and a kiss.
Wait, wait, wait. Are you guys in on this together?
In on what?
Go ahead, Chad. Don't keep the lady waiting.
Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug!
The Pioneers! A mighty sight!
The Pioneers will win tonight!
Go, Pioneers, fight, fight, fight!
Like they say,
you can take the boys out of high school...
That's crazy. That's exactly what I was about to say.
I know.
What's going on here?
Wish I knew.
Hey, look.
Last one.
Yeah!
♪ Ain't got no tannenbaum ♪
♪ With the lights all aglow ♪
And then there was Mr. Elliman.
Did anyone remember him?
I did not have a crush on Mr. Elliman.
Ooh, Elliman.
More like Mr. Helliman.
She's making it up.
I swear.
Going somewhere?
Are you leaving?
Yeah, I have to go.
Rebecca, what's going on?
Yeah, you're gonna miss Molly's toast.
Here, here, let me walk you out.
No, no, I'm fine.
You guys have fun.
Bye.
All right, all right! If I could get everybody's attention, please.
Carrousel Air. Can I help you?
Yes, you most certainly can.
I have a return flight to New York for tomorrow morning,
but I would like to change that and leave this evening.
Can you do that?
That could be a problem, Miss...
Rebecca Wesley. Yeah, my flight is scheduled for tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
Can you look that up?
Is that tomorrow tomorrow or Christmas Day?
Well, tomorrow is Christmas Day.
I'm very disappointed, Rebecca.
You're really not embracing the question that fate has led you to.
Wait a second. Who is this?
Your ticket is valid
on Christmas Day and not a day sooner.
I'm sorry.
Ugh!
Oh!
I need to talk to you.
I'm a little busy right now. Is it important?
During the wedding, you said that life was a journey,
and even though the road may double back,
it's all part of this master plan, or something like that.
How do you know that?
Oh, please, I just need to know what it all means.
But I... I just wrote this this morning, and I haven't shown it to anyone.
When you say double back, do you mean literally?
Well, I meant that...
or I will mean that
although there are many obstacles and unexpected turns in the road
that we all eventually end up where we're supposed to be.
So God pushes us?
Think of it more as a nudge.
Huh. And how long before this, you know, this little nudge comes along?
Well, that depends.
Could you maybe ball-park it for me?
I really can't.
Why?
Because it's fate.
How did I know you were going to say that?
Thanks.
Wow. That looks so very refreshing.
Hey, hey. Hey! Hey!
I paid for these.
The uglier the better.
Well, this is pretty hideous. Perfect.
Becky!
Jenny!
Wow. You recognize me?
Mm-hmm, yeah. Oh, and by the way, those new boobs look fabulous.
You can tell they're fake?
Rebecca, what a wonderful surprise.
I didn't think that you were coming.
Too big and important for such trivial occasions
as your best friend's wedding.
Are you kidding?
And pass up the opportunity
to watch you humiliate me in front of the entire reception?
I don't think so.
What? By the way,
if you want to kiss Chad, just go right ahead.
If that was fun ten years ago, think of how much better it'll be now that you've...
matured.
Witch!
The ring is traditionally placed on the fourth finger
because the ancient Greeks believed that there was a vein in that finger
that led directly to the heart.
Always loved that.
May I now have the rings, please?
Thank you.
I...
Rick! Uh...
I don't... I don't... I don't have it.
I'm sorry. I don't have it. I'm sorry.
Um...
does anybody have a ring we can borrow?
Yo!
Oh.
What?
Pink.
These rings...
Chug! Chug! Chug!
Pioneers! A mighty sight!
The Pioneers will win tonight!
Go, Pioneers, fight, fight, fight!
Becky, what are you doing?
I'm having a good time.
Try not to enjoy yourself too much.
You might regret it in the morning.
I wish.
Wanna go again?
Yeah! Hit me!
You want some Chad?
No, thanks. I had a beer bong for breakfast.
You're funny!
Tyler Sandowski?
Now, that's a low even for her desperation.
She's just having fun.
You're a good dancer.
You wanna get out of here? I thought you'd never ask.
Gotta say... you're smokin' hot today!
And you are smokin' drunk.
How come we never hooked up?
Oh, I don't know. Maybe because the thought of it makes me wanna puke.
No one will notice in that dress.
Yeah, that's kind of the idea.
Hmm, yeah.
Okay.
I'm just gonna...
Gotta go. Bye.
Hey. Where you going?
Excuse me.
Becky, what is with you?
What are you talking about?
You're ignoring all your friends.
You made a fool of yourself in front of the whole wedding,
and then you go and make out with Tyler Sandowski?
Like you're so perfect?
What?
Do you think I don't remember Gage's party?
You and Molly? She had her hands all over you.
Who are you? What...
What happened to the old Rebecca?
The one that I fell in love with?
The one you cheated on?
Yeah, she's gone now.
She's been replaced by a better Rebecca.
The new stronger, smarter, savvier Rebecca is in charge now.
Is she? Mm-hmm.
Yeah, I make things go my way, or they don't go at all.
Becky...
Just leave me alone.
Hey! What?
What you run off like that for?
It was embarrassing,
and I was just trying to be nice.
There are a lot of girls here. Why don't you go be nice to one of them?
But I thought we had something going?
We did. And, thankfully, that's gone now. I have a headache.
Why don't you let me kiss it and make it feel all better?
Am I right, or am I right?
You're right. I do feel much better.
I'll be back!
There isn't a jail made that can hold me!
Ugh!
I didn't think you'd be up so early.
I was just getting ready to go to work.
I couldn't sleep.
Oh, black, no sugar.
Just the way you like it.
Thanks.
Can I ask you a question?
What is it, honey?
Did I come home alone last night?
I don't think you even left the house. Why?
I don't know.
I feel like I am stuck in this bad dream
and I can't wake up.
I feel like I'm losing my mind.
Under a lot of pressure lately?
I mean, I guess.
I wish I knew what to do.
Well, whenever I'm feeling stuck,
I... I do something I've never done before.
Just cut loose, you know?
Yeah, I know.
I actually already did that.
And?
I got arrested.
Really? Yeah.
How'd that go?
Pretty good, actually.
I've got to get to the diner.
But think about what I said, you know? Just keep it simple.
And legal. Okay.
Hey, Mom?
Yeah.
You don't have to go to work today, do you?
I mean...
I thought maybe we could spend the day together.
Goodness. That doesn't sound like you.
I know.
Well, it's not the same since your father passed away,
but I really can't imagine this town without it.
So many memories.
I know.
All of them good ones.
I should've come home after Dad died.
I should've helped you.
You wanted a career.
I wanted an excuse.
I was a pretty good daddy's girl, but...
I'm lousy daughter.
I don't blame you for being angry with me.
Angry?
Is that why you stayed away all these years,
because you thought I was angry with you?
I mean, you have every right to be.
Disappointed, yes...
but not angry.
You are my daughter.
Your Dad and I were always so proud of you.
I'm so sorry, Mom.
Oh... So sorry.
It's all right.
It's always been all right.
You hungry?
I'll fix you something to eat.
Okay.
You should go easy with that, you know.
It's a good little hike to Allison's wedding.
I know.
I'm wearing holes in my shoes.
You wanna borrow my car? Mm, that's okay.
I can afford a ride if I need one.
Oh, good.
Besides, hmm...
I have a company expense account.
How nice. They give you your own credit card?
Yeah, and they pay for everything, too.
Wow. They sound like very nice people.
They really are.
Wait till you see the Christmas present they're about to buy me.
And Scrooge dressed himself all in his best
and at last got out into the streets,
wishing everyone he met a merry Christmas.
Mr. Fred! Come in, come in!
Oh, you're very welcome. You, too, ma'am.
I only hope that our lowly feast is to your liking.
Oh, Rebecca, pay attention, please.
Merry Christmas, Bob! Mr. Scrooge!
So, how's your Christmas Eve going?
Oh, it's going great.
I mean, how often do you get to attend the same wedding five or six times?
True.
Yeah, you're darn right.
So, I see you're having a good time.
Is that your Porsche parked in the driveway?
Mm-hmm. I figure if I have to keep doing the same day over and over again,
might as well do it in style.
And isn't that what credit cards are for?
Rebecca, can I give you some advice?
Can I stop you?
Christmas is not about fancy cars or fancy clothes.
Instead of thinking about things you can hold in your hand,
it's time to think about things you can hold in your heart.
Have you been reading your fortune cookie again?
No, not this time.
Well, if you're talking about Chad,
it's all water under the bridge.
Is it?
Mr. Scrooge!
Merry Christmas, Mr. Scrooge!
I wonder.
Hmm...
Mm.
Cheese and bacon rock.
I forgot how much I miss this.
I thought you city girls watched your weight.
We do, but even us city girls can indulge during the holidays.
Well, well, the bride to be! Hi!
Coffee? Thank you.
Come on. Sit down. Look who's here.
Hi. Becky, you made it!
Oh, my goodness, of course.
I wouldn't miss this day even if I could.
Have a seat.
Oh. Hungry, huh?
You want some? No, thanks.
I don't wanna be fat. Well, I don't either.
I mean, thin is in, and I will be starting my new diet on Christmas Day.
Thanks, Mom. You're welcome.
Can I get you anything to eat?
How about a poached egg on a dry piece of wheat toast?
Done. Thanks.
I have worked my butt off to lose 15 pounds for this wedding.
You know, it's funny.
We live our lives according to these perfect little schedules.
You know, we get diet tips, how to stay in shape, how to land a husband.
And for what?
When is the last time anyone kind of sat back
and let things happen?
Is that really you talking?
The girl who couldn't stop working long enough to come home for Christmas?
She's around here somewhere.
It's really good to see you.
I feel like every time we talk on the phone,
I just feel like you're drifting away.
Yeah, maybe I was.
But I think coming home has really helped me to take stock.
You know? I've been doing a lot of thinking.
Here you go.
Thanks.
Have you talked to Chad? He was asking about you at the rehearsal dinner last night.
I have a question.
How come he and Molly never got together after I went away?
Why you talking about? Molly?
Well, you know, Molly, remember?
They hooked up at Gage's party in twelfth grade?
I don't know what you're talking about.
Allison! Don't you remember?
He made out with her.
Wait. Is that what you think?
You think that Molly and Chad were having some hot romance behind your back?
That's the truth, isn't it?
Is that really why you broke up with him?
Well, that and, you know, we just kind of drifted apart.
Oh, well, last time I checked, you're here and he's here,
so why don't you drift back together again?
Well, I think I'm gonna go.
Big day ahead of me.
Yeah. You're not gonna eat that? No.
Oh, okay. Cool.
Good luck. Thanks.
I'll see you later.
You know it.
♪ It's funny how time doesn't fly ♪
♪ Isn't life all about second chances? ♪
Wow.
After all these years, you still remember.
Of course. Feels like it was just yesterday.
Did you get a load that ceremony?
It tied the knot.
It certainly did.
I'm not interrupting anything, am I?
No, you're not interrupting. We're just talking. Right?
Actually, this is an "A" and "B" conversation.
You could just "C" your way out of it.
Wow, so high school.
Let me guess. You two never resolved your issues?
Take a walk with me?
Be scared not to.
Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug!
Thank you. You're welcome.
Well, that must be challenging, running a restaurant.
It has its moments. Hmm.
I just feel like I would be so worried about what people thought.
Is the food good enough? Is the service okay?
And if it isn't, are people gonna tell me?
Well, sometimes you just got to trust your instincts.
Well, that's easy for you to say.
I have trouble trusting people.
You have problems trusting yourself?
Sometimes.
You know, sometimes we lie to ourselves, Chad.
That's true.
And I wouldn't be lying if I told you
that I'm really happy you're standing here right now.
No lie?
No lie.
I'm really sorry.
For what?
All these years, I shut you out
because you cheated on me with Molly,
and I should have confronted you so you could explain what happened.
Rebecca, I don't know what you heard or who told you, but I never cheated on you.
I was crazy about you.
I guess it's not important now.
You know, when I heard you weren't coming,
that you'd gotten all successful and too busy to be bothered,
I thought to myself, "That's not the Rebecca I remember."
Not the girl I fell in love with.
Wow. You make me sound horrible. No, no.
I'm saying I was wrong. We all were.
We thought you got all big city on us,
but that's not the girl who's standing in front of me right now.
Yes, it is.
The girl who's too busy for her friends,
who can't be bothered to comfort her own mother.
That girl is me.
I don't believe it.
You're here, aren't you?
Yeah, I am.
And I bet you're having a little bit of fun, too.
Well, I did sucker punch a guy and get arrested.
So, what do you do for fun?
I don't even know where to start.
Well, what about ice skating?
Ice skating? Mm-hmm.
You hated ice skating.
Well, no. I hated falling down.
But people change.
Do you not remember falling on your face
and almost breaking your wrist?
That was then, and this is now.
Are you scared? No!
I thought you were in a big hurry to get out of town.
I'm done with schedules and regimens.
Excuse me. Can I help you?
Hi. I would like to sign up for some skating lessons, please.
At your service.
So, you finally want to learn how to cook?
Well, I want to impress a friend.
Ah!
And this special friend
wouldn't happen to be a chef, would he?
He might be.
Then we better start with the simple stuff.
Oh, yes.
Butter...
The most important part about ice skating is knowing how to balance.
It's just like roller skating, only you're on ice.
Capiche? I think I got it.
Okay.
Let's give it a try.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh. Whoa.
Steady. Whoa, whoa.
Good, good.
Good.
Oy.
Here we go. Oh, my God.
Now, I want you to kick off with your right foot and slowly glide out.
Get a little momentum going. Okay? Nice and easy.
Come on. Go ahead. Go ahead.
Good. That's it.
Easy. Careful.
Whoa!
Stay down.
Oh, sorry, baby.
How am I doing, Sam?
Never better, tiger!
Look out, world!
Ay!
There is always a destination at the end of the road.
No matter how many times it may double back on us,
And that...
is one of life's great miracles.
And...
another miracle might...
Is she snoring?
Thank you.
♪ It's funny how time doesn't fly ♪
♪ Isn't life all about second chances? ♪
Wow. Becky, I was hoping you were gonna make it.
When'd you get in? Yesterday.
My mom had to open the diner, so I figured why not come ice skating.
They're having a Christmas Eve morning special.
You wanna be my partner?
I haven't seen you in over 10 years,
and the first thing you do is ask me to go ice skating with you?
Is this a trick question?
People change.
I've changed.
You hated ice skating.
I'm just, you know, trying to broaden my horizons.
Plus, I have resolved to do something different every day.
Seriously? Well, no, actually,
I just keep doing the same thing over and over and over again,
but, anyway, the point is I'm here and you're here.
You wanna skate with me or not?
Yeah. Let's do it.
Can you do me a favor real quick?
Sure. Just text Rick
and tell him to bring the wedding ring.
Um...
Just trust me.
Okay.
- Hey, hey. - Hey, Joe.
Came for my skates.
Can I help you?
Yes. Blue box under the counter.
Perfect. Just my size.
Hey, how's the baby?
What? Your wife.
She delivered last night, right?
Right. How do you know?
Seven pounds, four ounces.
And won't your father-in-law be surprised when he finds out you named him after him.
Hiram. Now there's a name you can work with. Have a cigar.
Thanks. You coming?
Congratulations.
Ah! Oh!
You okay?
I think I... Oh, God! Are you okay?
I'm okay.
All right. That was a good one.
Smooth.
Very smooth.
Thank you.
Hey. Hmm?
How was your morning skating?
Great. Just great.
Great.
Come on! I got a mortgage!
Would you like to buy some Christmas cookies?
Yeah. Actually, I would love to.
How many boxes would you like?
I'll take them all.
Merry Christmas.
Thank you.
Merry Christmas.
Oh, thank you.
Merry Christmas.
Thank you.
Here you go. Thank you.
Merry Christmas.
Jennifer!
Becky!
Hi!
Oh, I've missed you so much.
You look great. You've lost weight, right?
It's so sweet of you to notice.
I would love to stay and chat, but I have to go inside.
Catch up with you later? Okay.
Molly.
Rebecca.
I just love what you've done with your hair.
Uh, thanks.
Oh, and one more thing.
If you so much as look at Chad,
I'll pull every hair out of your lying head.
See you guys later.
Hey, guys, did you not get the memo?
You've been replaced. You're fired.
What? Yeah.
We'll see you at the reception, but no more singing.
The ring is traditionally placed on the fourth finger
because the ancient Greeks believed that a vein from that finger
was connected to the heart.
Always loved that.
May I now have the rings?
Thank you.
These rings mark the beginning
of your long journey together.
Wear them proudly,
for they represent the love you have for each other.
You may place the ring on her finger.
Take and wear this ring as a symbol of my love.
With it, I wed you and give you my body, my soul,
and my heart.
You may place the ring on his finger.
Take and wear this ring as a symbol of my love.
With it, I wed you and commit my life to you forever.
I now pronounce man and wife.
You may kiss your bride.
And did you notice Jennifer's new look?
Well, I think she looks great.
You know, like a TV weather girl.
You know, I'm stunned. I'm absolutely stunned.
How so?
It's you.
Everyone said you were going to change,
but you're still the same fun-loving,
warm, generous girl you were 12 years ago.
You haven't missed a beat. Oh, I've missed a few.
I missed you.
I've missed you, too.
What ever happened to us?
Oh, I could tell you,
but you would just laugh.
It's that silly.
Think we're just water under the bridge?
Not if we don't want to be.
Even the course of a mighty river is changed as it bends.
Very profound.
Thank you.
You trust me?
Here we go.
We're almost there.
Okay. Sorry about the long walk.
Yeah. All right, there's a chair right here.
Go ahead and have a seat.
Take off your blindfold.
Ta-da!
Wow. What's all this?
Well, I wanted to cook you dinner, and you have to be honest.
I didn't know you cooked.
And you also didn't know that I skated.
Dinner is served.
Oh, this looks amazing. What are we having?
It's a turkey mushroom risotto with white truffle.
Mm.
Go ahead.
Is it terrible?
Hmm...
No, no. It's perfect, actually.
Better than I can make myself.
Mm.
I spent the last 10 years
wondering what happened to that girl I was so crazy about.
That girl couldn't cook to save her life.
Now, you're like Wonder Woman.
I mean, the big career, and ice skating.
And where did you find a string section on such short notice?
It is Christmastime. Don't you believe in magic?
Starting to.
A toast.
To coming home.
Now, I know it's traditional for the maid of honor to give a toast at the reception,
but I got a special request from a very special young lady.
She'd like to say a few words to you all.
So, without further ado,
let me introduce you to a very special friend of the bride's.
Rebecca Wesley!
Thank you.
Good evening.
Allison and Mark,
you two are such a wonderful, loving couple.
You have the kind of relationship
that most people can only dream about.
And I'm just so happy that I could be here to share in your special day.
They met over 10 years ago,
and all that time, they stayed true to who they were.
They trusted each other.
And they survived the many cracks in the sidewalk
that so many other people would have tripped over.
And that kind of love and devotion...
is why we're all here today.
A wise man once told me,
marriage is a gift you give yourself,
and I never really knew what that meant...
until today.
You have the greatest gift you could ever receive.
You have each other.
Allison and Mark,
this is my gift to you.
DJ?
♪ The first time I saw you I knew ♪
♪ A spark that I couldn't undo ♪
♪ Not even if I wanted to ♪
♪ And in this moment ♪
♪ I saw my life pass before me ♪
♪ And I knew that it was love ♪
♪ Oh, love ♪
♪ Come on, let's find a way ♪
♪ I'll paint you a sky full of rainbows ♪
♪ Come on, let's find a way ♪
♪ Find a way home ♪
♪ And now when I look in your eyes ♪
♪ It's funny how time doesn't fly ♪
♪ Isn't life all about second chances? ♪
♪ And in this moment ♪
♪ I see our dreams coming true ♪
♪ And I know this is love ♪
♪ Oh, this is love ♪
♪ Come on, let's find a way ♪
♪ I'll paint you a sky full of rainbows ♪
♪ Come on, let's find a way ♪
♪ Find your way home ♪
♪ I'll paint you a sky full of rainbows ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
♪ Come on, let's find a way ♪
♪ Home ♪
♪ Come on, let's find a way ♪
♪ Find your way home ♪
Are you gonna kiss that girl?
♪ Find a way home ♪
♪ Oh-oh ♪
♪ Find a way home ♪
I guess it was water under the bridge after all.
Why are you so shiny when I'm so blue?
Someone making bacon?
I love bacon.
Good morning.
So... it's tomorrow?
I noticed.
I mean, it's Christmas?
Really Christmas?
All day.
Your mom let me in on her way to the diner.
That woman is unstoppable.
I figured you cooked for me,
so I should return the favor.
Smells great.
You can take it with you if you don't have time to eat it.
That's right. It's the 25th.
My flight leaves in a few hours.
I wish you didn't have to go.
Here.
When did you have time to buy me something?
This I paid for a long time ago.
What is it?
It's my heart.
Chad...
Merry Christmas.
It's my ride.
I told you tomorrow would come when you'd earned it.
You were right all along.
All set? All set.
All right. Let me get your bags.
I'm actually not leaving.
Yeah, I'm not leaving today. I'm not leaving ever.
I've been doing a lot of thinking.
Sorry to make you come out on Christmas morning.
Ah, it's all right. Besides I knew you weren't gonna leave.
I couldn't be happier for you.
You knew? Then what are you doing here?
Eh...
This?
There's another lost soul who needs it badly.
Well, as much as I hate re-gifting,
I think I can spare it.
Well, my final gift to you will bring you much happiness. You won't need this.
There's another gift?
The gift of giving love and being loved in return.
Thank you.
Any big plans for today?
You could say that.