♪ Merry Christmas The season is here ♪
♪ Merry Christmas Holiday cheer ♪
[LAURA] Nikki! Thanksgiving's over. Back to school!
CONNIE (OVER PHONE) Writing department.
Hi, Connie?
CONNIE (OVER PHONE) Yeah, this is Connie. How can I help you?
Yeah, this is Laura Trudeau with Pleasant Getaways.
CONNIE (OVER PHONE) Pine Ridge. Yes!
I-- I'm the Pine Ridge Hotel project manager.
Yeah, I'm actually... there's a problem with the lamps.
CONNIE (OVER PHONE) What sort of problem?
Yeah, the problem is there are no lamps.
CONNIE (OVER PHONE) And you ordered lamps from us?
Yes. Our computer shows delivery...
on the 19th of November. No, no. I-- I understand.
Nikki! You're gonna miss the bus!
CONNIE (OVER PHONE) I can check with shipping...
but we get very busy this time of year.
No, I know, I know.
The holidays are our very, very busy time, but....
CONNIE (OVER PHONE) I understand.
The hotel opens soon, and I want our guests to, you know, see it.
CONNIE (OVER PHONE) I'll send your lamps.
Oh, thank you. Thank you so much!
Bye-bye. All right. Bye.
Nikki! You're gonna miss the bus!
I'm not going to miss the bus!
[LAURA] How do you know?
Because the app says so.
An app? What are you talking about?
What happened to standing on the corner freezing in the snow?
It doesn't snow here.
Well, yeah, but it's the principle of the thing.
We should go where it does snow for Christmas...
like in the movies.
Yeah, but I took you to see snow.
Remember Lake Arrowhead? You saw it.
Yeah, but I didn't actually see it.
You know, like falling from the sky.
Okay, I get it. I'll take you next year, okay?
Put this in your bag. You're going to miss the bus.
Come on.
( MUSIC FADES UP )
♪ Merry Christmas The season is here ♪
[OLIVER] Thank you very much, huh?
We'll talk soon. Perfect. Talk soon.
Laura! Hi. I'm here, I'm here.
Good morning. Laura, perfect.
You seem a little more stressed than usual.
I bought a hotel over the weekend.
It was Thanksgiving.
I made the deal anyway, it was too good to pass up.
It does come with a few strings.
Okay, what are the strings?
They were in the middle of construction.
They went bankrupt. We have to finish the job.
I have two weeks left on Pine Ridge and then...
I didn't tell you the biggest string.
The job has to be done by Christmas Eve.
All right, that's in four weeks.
What kind of work are we looking at?
About eight weeks' worth.
Oh, that is...
A mess, yeah. Yes, um...
That is the Enchanted Lodge.
Rosemont, Utah. That's where you're from, isn't it?
I can't do this.
Of course you can. Why not?
Because it is Christmas...
and I cannot leave my daughter on Christmas.
You don't have to leave your daughter. You take her with you.
You have family there, right?
My father. Perfect!
You, your dad, his grandchild.
I understand that's very popular this time of year.
Honestly, this just looks like it's way more...
than four weeks' worth of work.
Laura, we don't have a choice. They made it part of the deal.
The job has to be done by Christmas Eve...
for this huge event.
The Enchanted Christmas show.
If we don't finish the job by then...
I can't.
I have to pay a huge financial penalty, and I'm not doing it.
Here you go. Wednesday. You have to be there by Wednesday.
[WOMAN] So, the crown molding looks really nice there.
Ah!
Guess you heard about the new hotel.
I can't go back to Utah.
Of course you can.
You just jump on the 15, you head northeast about...
Not in a joking mood.
Okay.
This about your dad?
No! It's... it's a little bit about my dad.
He was really mad when I left.
Your husband had just died.
I'm sure he knows how tough it was for you.
You do not know my father.
We've only been dating for two months.
I think dragging each other into complicated family dynamics...
is what we give each other on our six-month anniversary.
Still not ready, okay.
You know, of course it had to be the Enchanted Lodge...
and of course it had to be during the Christmas Eve show.
Oh, you know about it?
Yeah, kind of. I used to be in it.
Doing what?
I danced.
But you can't dance.
Okay, how would you know?
We were at that place for our second or third date...
and then I asked you to dance and you said, "I can't dance."
No, I said, "I don't dance." There's a big difference.
Okay.
I need to hear everything about this.
This job is forcing me...
to walk down memory lane against my will.
Memory lane can be nice.
No, not mine.
Mine is dark and scary, and it has lots of potholes.
I just... I have been working so hard to feel settled here...
in L.A. and... And... doing it alone with this job...
and with Nikki, it's just...
Hey, hey, hey.
I can't go back to the lodge. I just... I can't.
Listen, maybe it won't be so bad.
Hmmm?
No, you're right.
It won't be because I'm going to walk in there and I'm going...
to tell Oliver that I am absolutely not going back.
Yes. Nikki, go get your suitcase.
Dad? Dad? Yeah, sorry. Okay.
We will be there through Christmas.
And you're sure you can tutor Nikki?
Okay. Okay, we'll see you tomorrow. I have to go, bye.
Hey, where's your suitcase?
I'm not going.
Oh, you're not, huh?
No! I'm staying here.
Oh, you're going to stay here all by yourself?
I can stay with Sara. She's my best friend. She won't mind.
Well, I think her parents might have a different idea of that.
Besides, you don't want to disappoint your grandpa.
Don't you want to see him?
Yeah, but why can't he just come here like he usually does?
Because I have to go there.
But if we're there for Christmas...
how is Santa going to find us?
You don't know?
Santa is an expert people finder.
The whole Nice List thing?
And it snows there, it snows there!
You're going to have a snowy Christmas!
Can we leave Santa a note?
Yes. I love you.
( MUSIC FADES UP )
♪ I'll be coming home this holiday ♪
[LAURA] What do you think, Nikki?
Why isn't it snowing? I want to see it snowing.
Because it doesn't snow all the time...
but it'll happen before we leave.
We need enough to make a snowman...
otherwise it doesn't count.
Oh really? Says who? Mother Nature.
Oh, yeah, well, you can't really argue with her.
Hello?
Dad?
Hey, do you need help?
Come here.
There they are!
Hi! How's my favorite granddaughter?
Grandpa, I'm your only granddaughter.
That doesn't make it any less true.
You probably don't remember this place, do you?
No.
How old was she, Laura, when you moved to Los Angeles?
She was very young.
Hi, Dad. Hi.
Oh, you must be starving after that long drive.
Oh, yes! Guess what I'm making?
Tamales? Tamales.
You only make tamales on Christmas.
My daughter and my granddaughter back home.
That's like Christmas Day to me.
Come on, Nikki. You want to help me?
Yeah! Okay.
I fixed up your old room for you, if you want...
to put your stuff away. Okay.
It's the second door on the right.
I know where my room is, Dad.
Just making sure, it has been a long time.
So, Nikki, what do you want for Christmas?
Hm, snow!
Not lazy snow that sits around all day.
I want snow that falls from the sky and lands on your tongue.
There's nothing quite as magical as the flakes coming down...
surrounded by friends and family at home.
What's so funny?
It's just nice to know that some things never change.
Why don't we have tamales at home?
Because I don't make them as good as your grandpa.
I tried to teach her when she was young...
but she was always too busy with her... dancing.
Uh-uh. Uh-uh.
Dancing? Wait, you were a dancer?
No, I'm not-- Yes, she was.
Dad... Dad... I have photos.
Dad! Ticket stubs. Programs. Posters.
Stop. Oh indeed, look at this!
Oh my-- look.
That's you?
Yes, she was very beautiful when she danced.
Hmmpf.
Who's that?
Oh. Oh, that's your mother's dance partner, what's-his-name.
Oh, stop! It's Ricardo.
Whatever happened to him?
I don't know. Last I heard, he was touring...
with some dance company in Europe.
Probably a million miles away from here.
( CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYING )
Okay.
It's way too slow. It's not fast enough.
I don't think it's the right song.
I think it's fine, but...
What else you got? What else I got?
I have... I probably have every Christmas CD ever made.
Ever? Ever in the history...
of the entire world.
All right, well, then we shouldn't have a hard time...
finding something that works better.
Taylor, have I told you how thankful I am...
that you're doing this show with me?
Ricardo, it's not a big deal.
The tour ended and I really didn't have anything else...
to do for Christmas, so...
This is what Christmas is all about.
The fact that they asked me to come back...
it just means so much.
I mean, my Aunt Claudia is actually producing...
the whole thing, so I kind of had an in...
but hey, I'll take it.
So, it feels good to be home then, right?
Yeah.
Yeah, I guess.
I'm sorry. Um, uh, you know, I actually...
I don't make it back home that often.
I guess I've just become accustomed...
to whatever hotel I'm in, that's home.
Hmmm.
But there must be something...
that made you want to come back, right?
( SOFT MUSIC PLAYING )
[MANUEL] Good night, sweetie. [LAURA] Good night, Dad.
( MUSIC CONTINUES )
I'm here. I'm here.
Hey, Aunt Claudia.
I'm sorry I'm so late.
I had to meet with the choir director and then...
I had to meet with the guy who's doing the programs...
and chase down the permission slips.
And the antlers! Oh, I forgot the antlers!
You need to relax, okay? Just breathe.
"Hey, Claudia, do you want to put together the show...
"for the 75th anniversary of the Christmas celebration?
"It'll be easy!"
Yes, and everybody is saying you're doing a great job. So...
Yeah, except for the fact that I forgot to pick up...
the antlers for the kids' show.
I'm sure that they're going to be...
in the exact same place tomorrow.
Tomorrow we have to go to the hotel and see the ballroom...
which is a whole other mess.
Yeah, I heard somebody bought the place.
Yeah, some company out of L.A.
They swear they're going to have everything ready...
by Christmas Eve, but I don't know.
I don't know.
You're probably going to have to get a backup location.
That's not funny.
I'm kidding. It's a joke.
Look, we're going to have fun.
We're doing it for a good cause.
Raising money for after-school programs.
It's a good cause.
We're doing this for a good cause. Okay.
Here are the permission slips from the parents...
so you can start rehearsals with the kids.
Got it! Sweet. Thank you.
Oh, ah, one thing.
These kids, they're pretty good at ballet, right?
Because my routine... it's really hard.
What? No!
Most of these kids have never danced before in their lives!
It's a joke, Aunt Claudia. I'm joking. Come here.
Oh, you're doing amazing, okay?
It's going to be kids doing easy steps with reindeer costumes.
I promise.
So how many boxes you got?
Four. Uh, five.
Anything for me? Yeah.
♪ Up on the house No delays no pause ♪
Alicia! Alicia!
What? What are you doing here?
I haven't seen you in like a billion years!
Okay, relax. I just saw you in L.A. in like July.
Okay, well, that's not the same...
as you being here in Rosemont, okay?
I mean, we-- we grew up here together.
We spent every Christmas here together.
Did you want something?
Uh, yes, a coffee to go, please, plain.
Come on. It's Christmas. How about a peppermint coffee?
Sold. Okay, wait, but what about you?
What are you doing here in Rosemont?
Well, I am remodeling the Enchanted Lodge.
You're kidding me! No, really...
um... I don't think I've been there in about 10 years.
Do you... ever hear from Ricardo?
Oh, no, not since he left for that tour.
You're still mad at him for that.
No, it was what it was.
If he hadn't have left...
I wouldn't have met Daniel and I wouldn't have had Nikki.
So, I hope he's happy doing whatever it is he's doing.
On the house!
Oh, no, you don't have to do that.
Well, I'm actually hoping to bribe you into staying...
and helping me with Christmas decorations.
There's not enough free coffee in the world...
for me to stay and do that.
I have a lot of Christmas shopping to do...
so do you want to go Christmas shopping with me?
Yeah, sure. Sounds fun.
Okay, tonight? Yeah.
Yes. Okay, bye. Okay, well, see you!
( SOFT MUSIC PLAYING )
Hello?
Oh boy!
Hi, you must be Laura.
Laura Trudeau, project manager.
Edward Larson, I'm your construction foreman...
but since I'll be your best friend for the next four weeks,
you can just call me Eddie.
So, uh, what do you think?
I think it's freezing in here.
Not to worry, the furnace is definitely at the top...
of a long list of things to do.
We'll take care of you. Want to take a walk?
Lead the way. All right.
( SIGHS )
The good news is most of the guest rooms...
are in pretty good shape.
A little furniture is all they need really.
Uh-hm.
Obviously we have some work to do in the lobby...
but the dining room, the pool deck, and the restaurant...
that's what needs the most help.
What about the fountain?
There used to be a fountain right here.
Oh, yeah. I guess they got rid of it.
We can get you a new one.
Uh, no, that's okay. It wouldn't be necessary.
Just wouldn't be the same.
Um, how about the ballroom?
Not too bad. You want to see it?
Yes. Right this way.
Oh, okay.
Well, this place looks different, but it's not bad.
It's not good.
Well, it's not not good.
I don't know, it's gonna have to work...
but this floor definitely needs a polish.
How are they going to get everything done in time?
Uh, I'm sure whoever is in charge of the renovations...
got it all under control.
What time did you say that they'd be here?
Uh, the construction guy, Eddie...
he says they should be here anytime.
Okay. I guess I'll go find them.
And down here is the...
Ballroom.
Oh, you know this place.
Oh, I used to spend a lot of time at the Enchanted.
I was in the Christmas Eve show every year.
Really? What did you do?
Believe it or not, I was a dancer.
Wow, impressive. You still do that?
Oh, no! That was a long time ago.
Okay, well, you ready for a blast from the past then?
Sure.
Oh!
Laura!
Ricardo!
Wow, what are you-- what are you doing here?
I-- I'm-- I'm here for the Christmas Eve show.
Wait, what are you-- what are you doing here?
I work for the company that bought the lodge.
You're kidding me? That's amazing.
Oh, hi! Laura, hi. How's your daughter?
Great. She's here actually. Great!
Oh, and this is, uh, Taylor. She's my--
Long-time partner.
Dance partner. Hi. Laura. Nice to meet you.
It's nice to meet you.
Uh, Laura and I actually, we-- we used to, um, be--
Be partners. Be partners. Yeah.
Dancing. Yeah.
So, the ballroom.
Yes, yes, the ballroom.
What's-- what's going on with the ballroom?
Um, so it's not as bad as it looks, okay.
I mean... it'll take a little bit of work, but my crew's fast.
We've got to paint.
Obviously, we need to redo the floor.
And get chairs, hopefully. Yes.
Actually, all the furniture is coming in on the 20th.
Do you mind showing them the staging area?
I just... I have to make a quick call.
Yeah, no problem.
All right, you guys come with me.
Okay.
Hey, Laura! Laura!
I-- I-- uh, I can't believe that you're here.
Yeah, I'm getting a lot of that today.
Um, how-- how long you in town for?
Um, until the lodge opens. You?
Oh, me? I'm probably going to go back on tour in January.
So, until then. That's great.
Oh, hey, the, uh, fountain's gone.
Yeah, um, a lot's changed.
Listen, I need to make that call.
Totally, yeah, sure.
I'm gonna-- I'm gonna go talk to Claudia, and...
you'll be around though, right?
I will be here. Cool.
Okay, well, I'll see you-- I'll see you around. Okay.
Ricardo is here, now, doing a show in the hotel...
that you're in charge of?
It's like fate. It's like kismet. It's... like...
It's like I'm dating someone.
You are? Yes... Scott.
And why didn't I know about this?
Because it's new.
Besides, you should have seen Ricardo's dance partner.
Oh, are they dating or just dancing?
I don't know, probably both.
Well, you need to find out.
Why? It's none of my business.
What if the two of you start remembering the good old days?
Uh, we won't, he left. Oh, my gosh!
I knew coming back here was a bad idea.
Well, what are you going to do?
What?
Oh, there's nothing to do.
We were whatever we were and... it was a long time ago.
We can't get back together. We can't.
So, what are these called again?
Luminarias.
See? We put the sand in.
Then we take a candle like so. We have luminarias.
Pretty.
We'll put them along the pathway in front of the house, okay?
Cool.
Hi.
Oh, hi. Hey, Mom!
What are you guys doing?
We're making l-l-l-lu-u-min...
Luminarias. Yeah.
Ooh, luminarias, very nice!
Wow! Yeah.
What did you guys learn with your schoolwork today?
Oh, we didn't quite get through...
all of the assignments the school sent.
We went to go look at Christmas decorations.
I told Grandpa some of the things...
I put on my list for Santa.
Mm-hm. And guess what?
Hey, I have an idea. Why don't you take these inside, yes?
And then you finish telling me.
I'll be right in in a little bit, okay? Yeah?
Dad... I haven't seen her in a year.
Can you blame me for wanting to spoil her a little?
Spend some quality time together?
Can you help me with this? You used to love this. Come on.
Look, I get it.
I just don't want her falling behind in her schoolwork, okay?
Okay, I understand. I'm sorry.
Yes. You know, how about this?
Why don't you guys come do school at the lodge?
There are plenty of rooms...
and then we all get quality time together.
Are you sure it's not because you want to keep an eye on me?
You can trust me, you know.
I am gonna tell you something that you told me when I was 16..
and I wanted to go to Salt Lake City to go see a concert...
with Alicia: "Never trust someone who says 'Trust me.'"
( SOFT MUSIC FADES UP )
The tree is going to go by the fireplace, but...
Okay.
we still have to find the budget for garland...
lights, a big wreath.
Like this. Coming through.
Yes! Yes!
I found it in storage.
Thank you!
You know I've got your back.
Ah!
Oh, uh, will you just give me a minute?
I have to go check on Nikki.
You see? You get it?
No. I don't understand.
Okay.
Um, okay. You see this? This cookie? Watch.
Two. Four.
How much is in my mouth?
One fourth?
Yes!
There's Momma!
Hi! Hi! We're doing fractions.
Oh, you're doing fractions?
With, um, Christmas cookies.
But I bought all the books and things for you to use.
( MUFFLED MUSIC PLAYING )
What's that?
I think it is the music for the Christmas show.
Can we go see?
Oh, well, they're practicing right now.
I don't think we can watch them practice.
I'm sure I could arrange a preview for a...
for a special guest.
Ricardo!
I just wanted to make sure that the music wasn't too loud.
We're rehearsing with the kids. I know that you're studying.
A little bit.
Uh, Mr. Montoya, it's so good to see you again.
I'm Ricardo Archuleta. I used to dance with...
Yes, I remember. Cool.
This is Nikki, my daughter. Nikki, this is Ricardo.
We, uh, used to be old friends.
Yes! Hi, Nikki.
I'm Ricardo. It's very nice to meet you.
Ooh, that's a good handshake. Uh, would you--
Would you like to see all the kids rehearsing...
and get like a little sneak preview of the Christmas show?
Yes! Yeah?
Only, only if it's okay with your mother.
How about we go for a few minutes...
and then we come back and do more fractions.
So, you get a little break, okay?
Yeah? Awesome! Thank you, Mom.
Come on.
One, two, three. Keep going. Five, six, seven.
And one, two, three...
Let's keep it down, because they're rehearsing.
Hey, let's do it with antlers!
Yay!
Can I have some antlers? Oh, do you know what?
I think those are just for the dancers. I'm sorry.
She can dance if she wants to. She hasn't missed much.
I could be in the show?
You know what...
Yes, you can be in the show if-- if you want to.
I'm sorry. I just... I don't think that's a good idea.
Why not?
Because you... have schoolwork.
So do they.
We only practice for like an hour...
a few times a week, that's it.
I think that's really sweet of you, but I just don't think...
But, Mom! Hey, I said no.
Come on, Nikki.
Those fractions won't divide themselves, right? Come on.
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.
One, two, three, four, five, six...
Laura, it's just a kids' dance.
Okay, that's how I started out and look what happened.
One, two, three, four. Good! Six, seven, eight.
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.
Okay, kids.
How many trees are you getting?
Oh, a lot. Yes.
Nikki, what do you think of this?
It's okay.
Hey, what's the matter?
I thought you loved picking out Christmas trees.
For our house... these are for the lodge.
Yeah, but you still get to decorate these, too.
I can do that, but I can't be in the show?
What did I tell you?
Nikki, come here.
I'm sure that if your mother doesn't want you in the show...
she has a really good reason.
Uh-hm.
Okay?
You do have a good reason. Dad...
Those are good.
( HAMMER BANGING ) ( INDISTINCT CHATTER )
Hi. Oh, hey.
We, uh, we-- we-- we keep missing each other.
Yeah, sorry, I'm just really busy.
Okay. Yeah, uh, look, I just wanted to say I'm sorry...
for overstepping with Nikki.
No, it's okay. She's gonna be fine.
Great.
Um, so I was kind of hoping maybe we could chat...
and talk about old times.
Actually, I don't really think that's a good idea.
Why?
Because the last time we saw each other...
it didn't really end very well.
Okay, so you're still upset that I left.
No. I'm not upset.
Oh, I mean, I-- I do remember a lot of yelling.
No. I-- okay, I was a little angry.
A little angry?
Because I think you threw something at me.
No, no, no, you did.
You-- you definitely threw something at me.
It was an ornament from the Christmas tree.
That's right.
It was right after we took the picture by the fountain.
You ripped the ornament off and chucked it right at me.
Okay, for the record, I didn't throw it at you.
I threw it, but... you got in the way.
Okay.
Well, thank you for the clarification.
You know, I was a lot angry, but I'm not anymore...
and I think that's my point.
It was a long time ago.
We are both not who we used to be...
so I don't understand what bringing up the past...
is going to accomplish.
I just... Hey, I really need to focus.
I need to concentrate on just getting this lodge done.
You should be concentrating on the Christmas show.
Let's just leave it at that, okay?
Okay, what part of the equation is this?
Mom was in the Christmas show, right?
Nikki, pay attention, please.
Was she good?
She was very good. She was... remarkable.
Now, in this problem...
Why did she stop?
Because she realized that math was more important.
Grandpa. Nikki...
Christmas is about much more than all that.
It's about spending time with your family...
and being with the people you love, right?
Yeah.
Well, that's what your mother wanted to do.
She wanted to spend Christmas...
with the people she loved, like you.
Santa named a reindeer Dancer, right?
Right.
So... he must have loved dancing.
I love dancing, too...
which means I should be in the Christmas show.
I really want to be in it!
Right.
( SOFT MUSIC PLAYING )
( TEXT NOTIFICATION BEEPS )
You were very pretty in that dress.
It was my favorite. What are you doing up?
Just getting some water. Hm.
You?
Just watching some old stuff.
[MANUEL] Dancing was so important to you.
You would look forward to every performance...
like it was the biggest thing in the whole world.
That's because it was back then.
I guess little girls need something to look forward to.
Well played.
Well played, Dad.
Good night, sweetie. Good night.
Mikey, put 'em on the third floor.
All right, guys, let's go from the top. Here we go.
Five, six, seven, eight. Candy cane. Candy cane.
Stripes around the candy cane.
Good! Candy cane, candy cane. Stripes around the candy cane.
Now pony. Good! Pony. Pony. Here we go.
And heel, toe, heel, toe.
All right, guys, it's getting there, it's getting there.
How do you feel? Good? Yeah!
It's gonna look great! All right, guys, good job.
You guys are looking great. Hey, go take five.
Meet your parents over there...
and I'll see you guys in a minute, okay?
Okay.
This was our favorite spot. May I sit?
Yeah.
We used to come out here before the Christmas Eve show...
and make a lot of wishes into that fountain.
Yeah.
I bet you if they saved every penny that we threw in there...
they probably could have bought a whole new fountain.
Probably! We had a lot of dreams back then.
Yeah, we did.
Um... how-- how are you?
I'm sorry. Can I ask that? Is that weird?
No, it's not weird. I'm good. I'm good.
I have a really great job, a cute little house in L.A.
Okay.
You know, I heard that you moved away after Daniel.
I'm sorry. It's okay.
I had no idea that you were even married...
until my mom called me on tour and I found out.
It's just... Yeah.
We, um, we met about six months after you left, and he was...
I loved him, so we got married. We just kind of knew.
Then I had Nikki, and...
But what about you?
I mean, you came back to do the Christmas show.
Me? Yeah.
You know, I, um, can't believe it myself, but...
no, it's good, it's good, it's good.
I'm-- I'm happy to be back home for Christmas...
here at the Enchanted.
Oh, this-- this was Christmas. This was Christmas every year.
I mean, everybody we knew, everybody we loved...
they were here in one place.
I don't know, I guess-- I guess I just kind of missed it.
Listen, um... is there still room for Nikki in the show?
Really?
I just think she needs to have a little fun right now.
Okay. Yes, of course. Plenty of room. How about you?
What about me?
Well, after seeing the ballroom...
don't you want to be in the Christmas show, dance a little?
Oh, no. No!
Not even a little? Absolutely not!
Not even a little bit. Okay, come on. Come here.
Okay, you know what? Uh-uh. I'm going to make you a deal.
Okay.
You promise me that Nikki's going to have a great time...
in the show, and I will promise you I won't tell my dad that...
you actually tried to convince me to be in the Christmas show.
Deal. Thank you.
[RICARDO] Hey, go take five.
Hey, Nikki?
Oh, no, no. It's okay.
We got a little problem, okay? It's okay. No, I got it.
It's okay. Okay.
Hey, what's going on?
Uh, she is frustrated.
The other girls are a little bit ahead of her...
because she came in late...
and I guess you could say Nikki is a bit, um... competitive.
Oh. Yeah... so.
Okay.
[MANUEL] What's her name?
Who?
The girl in the dance group that thinks she's better than you.
Danielle.
She knows the steps better than me.
Hm. Is the dance too hard?
No.
It's just that Danielle is better.
No. I'm as good as her.
But everyone else will think she's better than you.
They will?
Until you go back in there and prove her wrong.
Hey.
All right, let's do this.
All right!
I'm feeling some deja vu.
Oh, let me guess.
You gave her the "She thinks she's better than you" speech?
You can't argue with the classics.
Okay.
Look who it is.
Hey. Christmas shopping?
Uh, yeah, Nikki's wish list.
I'm actually headed back to the lodge.
Me, too. Can I help?
Yes. Okay, good.
Thank you. Oh.
Hey, how's the finale coming with Taylor?
Oh, it's good, it's really good. Yeah?
I mean, not as good as back when you and I were partners...
but it's good. Oh, well, of course not.
We have been together for many years, so.
Ooh, together?
Professionally.
We started as friends on the dance tour...
and stayed friends ever since.
How about you? Uh, there's a guy.
Oh, a guy. Scott.
Scott. Cool!
Well, how's the rest of the lodge coming...
because the ballroom looks amazing.
Oh, good, good. It's coming along.
Okay, well, if you need any help...
I'm actually a hotel expert.
I've lived in hotels for the last 10 years.
Really? Yeah.
Okay, what would your number one complaint be?
Number one complaint? Uh... hangers.
Hangers! Yeah.
Okay, I was not expecting that.
No, there's never enough hangers.
Okay, and don't even get me started.
Those-- those metal ones that like they stick in the thing...
and you can't really get them out.
Oh, those're the worst! Ah, thank you!
Oh! Yeah.
Okay, hold on, hold on. How about soap?
I don't like the soap.
You don't like soap.
No, they're so small and when you try and like fit them...
in your hands, they always slip out.
You can't get a good lather. Why am I telling you this?
No, no!
Thank you. I have a lot to work on now.
Yeah. I'll see you tomorrow?
Yeah, yeah. I should be around.
Um, can I ask you a question?
Yeah.
It's kind of random.
But, um... if the fountain was outside still...
what would your Christmas wish be?
That's a good one. Um...
No pressure. Okay.
Uh, well, that Nikki would be happy, that's my number one.
Of course.
And that this lodge gets done.
Um... and that I'd fall in love again.
You?
Me?
Hangers and soap. Hangers and soaps.
Yep. Yeah, something-- something like that.
( PHONE RINGS ) Ah, oh, sorry.
Do you have to take that? Yes.
Yeah, okay. Okay.
Well... I know. I'll see you.
Thanks again. Uh, hey.
Hey! We've been missing each other.
Ugh, I know. It's okay.
It's-- it's just good to hear your voice.
Well, you might not think so...
when you hear what I have to say.
What do you mean?
Oliver reviewed the progress reports and he is not happy.
About what?
He's worried about the deadline.
[LAURA] Why is Oliver coming to you instead of me?
Okay, fine, well, you can tell Oliver that we're on schedule...
and on budget, and if he's still not happy...
he can come down here and run this project himself.
I didn't even want to be here in the first place.
You really want me to tell him that?
No!
I don't really feel like getting fired today. I just...
I will call Oliver tomorrow...
and I will run him through the progress step-by-step.
You know what, that's okay.
I will talk him off the ledge.
No, no, it's okay.
Honestly, it was a lot better hearing it all from you, so...
um, hey, I actually have to run, but I will call you tomorrow.
SCOTT (OVER PHONE) Okay. Bye.
Bye.
[CLAUDIA] When? Well, it's ruined.
Why can't you just find someone else to do it?
Because we're the grand finale.
I mean, they've been doing this for 75 years.
It's-- it's a tradition.
We can't just-- we can't just not do it.
What's going on?
Taylor over here has a new audition for some...
new European tour, but I can't take it...
because I'm already committed to the show.
Which is why we have been able to sell a ton of tickets.
He's the hometown boy who went out and made it big.
If he's not in the show...
people are going to want their money back.
I am sorry, but this is too big to say no to.
What if you don't even get the role?
Trust me, that's not gonna be an issue.
Well, couldn't you just go to the audition and come back?
It's in London in three days. Okay?
If I drop out now...
that'll give you a chance to find somebody else to do it.
You've got two weeks.
How are we supposed to find someone to do this...
who's good enough to do this in such short notice?
Why is everybody looking at me?
I cannot believe I am doing this.
You know, neither can I. Oh!
If the show doesn't end well, it reflects badly on the lodge...
and my boss is already pretty upset.
So, the show must go on, right?
Yes, the show must go on. Exactly! So, come on.
Okay. Okay.
So, we're not gonna be doing the salsa like we used to.
Mm-hm.
We're gonna be doing a traditional foxtrot...
with a few added bells and whistles.
Which I was never good at the foxtrot, so...
We're just going to do some basic moves...
and let's see where you're at.
You mean how rusty I am.
It's like riding a bike. A rusty bike.
Okay. You ready?
Yes. Here we go. Slow.
Quick, quick.
Okay. I'm sorry, I thought it's--
It's okay, it's okay.
Okay, wait. Slow, quick, quick, slow.
Yes, exactly. Slow, slow. Slow, slow.
So just breathe. Here we go. And slow.
Okay? Okay? Good!
Feels better... ah-- Good!
Are you nervous?
No. Yes... yes. Well, you shouldn't be nervous.
Shake it out, like the kids do. Okay.
Shake it out, shake it out. Stop. I'm shaking it out.
Let's go. Okay, ready?
Okay.
( MUSIC PLAYING )
♪ Tis the season and getting cold ♪
♪ Would be nice to have someone to hold ♪
♪ And you blew like a wind from the past ♪
♪ Now it feels like it's Christmas at last ♪
Oh!
♪ Sitting with you by my side
♪ Sharing tales my oh my
Okay, I think we need to start with some green.
What about... this one! Oh!
The joys of being a dancer, huh?
Oh... of using muscles I forgot I had.
How do you forget muscles?
Well, it's actually from sitting at a desk for way too long.
Well, I'm just glad you're back doing what you love.
Used to love and used to be good at.
Oh, I forgot about this! Do you remember this ornament?
Wait, where did we get it? Salt Lake City, remember?
Oh, yes.
We snuck down to go to that concert...
and then there was this freak snowstorm and we...
Uh...
And we stayed inside all day and went to bed early.
[LAURA] We absolutely did!
So, it snows there, but not here?
It will snow here, Nikki.
Grandpa, I'm skeptical.
Whoa!
Where did you learn that word?
Grandpa said it when Ricardo was telling him that...
you wouldn't get her dancing. He told me what it meant.
Oh, he did, did he?
Yep.
Did I use it right, Grandpa? Yes, you did.
Nice work.
Dad, can I just talk to you for a second?
We have to get the tree done.
Girls, do you have the tree for a little bit?
Yes, of course. Yes? Come on.
All right, well, why don't we start with some reds now?
Okay. Let's get some reds.
[NIKKI] This one. [ALICIA] Perfect! What about...
Why are you talking to Ricardo?
[ALICIA] Go place your stocking up there.
I'm not allowed to talk to him? Not about me.
I don't like you and him again.
I am not with him.
We are just doing the Christmas show together.
I'm being very careful. I'm not going to get hurt.
I'm just... I'm just a little sore.
I didn't mean that kind of hurt.
No, I know.
We are going to have an amazing Christmas.
You and me and Nikki at the Enchanted just like...
we always used to every year, and afterwards we're going...
to go back to L.A. and we're going to have our own life...
and Ricardo will go wherever he's gonna go...
Europe or Asia, or tour wherever.
I am being careful.
Want a cookie?
The whole thing. Let's pull the whole thing down.
All right, get that corner.
All right, here we go. Five, six, seven, eight.
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. Yes!
Oh, hey, you guys don't want any Christmas cookies...
or hot chocolate, do you?
Yes! Well, come on. Woo!
Hey, save me a cookie. Okay.
Ricardo? Yeah, what's up, Nikki?
I always forget the part...
that comes after we're in the big circle.
Uh, okay. Okay.
So, we've got to help you remember it.
Um, name me three things that you love during Christmastime.
Presents. Christmas cookies. Love those.
Santa. Santa. Good job. High five.
So, this first part, we're going to call it Christmas presents...
because you're going to reach out...
and you're going to grab all the Christmas presents.
Try it. Exactly.
And now put your feet together. Boom!
This next part we're going to call it Santa Claus...
so we're gonna ball change, grab the chimney...
and spin all the way around, you got it? Perfect!
You said that you like cookies, right?
I love cookies!
Okay, this next part is my favorite part...
it's called cookies.
So, you're gonna take a step back, you're going to grab...
the cookies, and you're going to take them back to your room...
so you can eat all of them, you got it?
All right, let's try it. Here we go.
So, we have Christmas presents, feet together.
And now we're going to do Santa Claus, grab the chimney...
spin all the way around, and then grab those cookies.
Step back, grab the cookies...
and bring them all the way back to your room.
You got it? Yeah!
Good job! Now go get some hot chocolate, cookies.
Enjoy and have some fun, okay?
Thank you.
I'm just doing my job.
You just... never really seemed like the kid kinda guy.
Well, when you knew me, I was a kid and I grew up.
Says the guy who just labeled his choreography as Santa...
presents, and cookies.
You know what, you can say what you want, but sometimes...
it takes, you know, just seeing things from a different angle.
You know, changing the way that your brain thinks...
so you can actually get the result that you want.
It's not that hard.
Yeah, I wish I could get the results that I want.
You know, I just...
I think that you're too hard on yourself sometimes.
It's just... how do you think I'm doing?
I think you're doing great.
It's gonna...
it's gonna take some time, but I think you're doing great.
We have two weeks.
Yeah, and you have a whole team around you.
It's not just on you, so relax.
Okay? Okay? Okay.
You know what? I just got an idea...
and it's gonna help you see things from a different angle.
Five minutes, meet me in the parking lot.
Bring Nikki.
Wait-- Five minutes.
♪ Oh Christmas tree Oh Christmas tree ♪
♪ How faithful are thy leaves
♪ Christmas tree Oh Christmas tree ♪
♪ The leaves teach me a lesson ♪
♪ You bloom with summer's fairest rose ♪
♪ And in the winter's biggest snow ♪
♪ Oh Christmas tree Oh Christmas tree ♪
♪ How faithful are thy leaves
Hi. Oh, hi.
There's leftovers in the fridge.
[LAURA] Wow, what's going on?
Oh, I-I found four more boxes of Christmas decorations...
and so I'm pretty sure they're plotting something.
How was practice, Mom?
Oh, it was... it was good.
Hard, um, it's a style I'm not really used to.
And the lodge?
You're not forgetting about your job, are you?
I am working during the day and I'm rehearsing in the evening.
And what about Christmas?
Well, I'm here now.
( PHONE RINGS )
Hi, this is Laura. Yes, now is a good time.
Yes, of course, of course.
Is this it? Done here?
[EDDIE] Well, we have a huge problem.
The moving company called...
and one of their vans is out of commission.
Okay?
They can't deliver the furniture until the 28th.
The-- we open on the 24th.
Yeah, I told them that.
So, what? We're not supposed to have furniture for four days?
Uh, looks like it's gonna be that way.
That's unacceptable!
Yeah, I told them that, too.
What did they say?
"See you on the 28th."
Oh, no, you know what, where is their number?
I'm gonna call them right now... and I'm gonna figure this out.
No, it's going to be fine. Okay.
Group one, come over here, please.
Oh, we still need more Christmas decorations for around the room.
But I don't have much left in the budget.
It needs to be super merry and super cheap.
[NIKKI] What's wrong, Danielle?
I can't get this one part right...
like I keep forgetting how it goes.
[NIKKI] Oh, that's candy cane. [DANIELLE] What?
You go like this and then this. Twice around the candy cane.
See? Candy cane.
Thanks, Nikki.
You know what?
I saw some boxes in the storage room.
We could wrap them in wrapping paper...
and make them look like Christmas presents.
I love it! I love it.
I have a bunch of wrapping paper at home.
I know you do.
I'm going to go try and grab them.
Thank you. Yes!
Well, how about that?
we are going to buy an overpriced sideboard...
from the antique guy, who's gonna give us the football...
tickets for the paint guys, who are going to lend us...
their truck and their crew to get the movers here...
on the 22nd, so everything can be done by the 24th.
Whoa! Am I missing anything?
Did somebody order some magic beans?
No... I think we did it.
Eddie, thank you so much.
I could not have done it without you.
Thank you!
You know what, if we hurry up...
we can make it to the tree-lighting ceremony.
Yes! See you there? Yeah.
All right.
Uh, hey. Hey!
I am so sorry I missed rehearsal.
No, no! All good.
Um, I actually found something else to do. Do you want to see?
You know what, the tree lighting is...
Five minutes. I promise.
Okay. Come on.
Ricardo. No peeking, no peeking.
Here we go. Ready? Okay.
One... two... three.
Where did... how did you find...?
I-I found it under a tarp.
I-I-I guess they meant to put it back together...
and they just forgot.
I cannot believe this is here!
Okay, so right over here is where we used to take...
all the pictures right before the Christmas show.
Yeah.
We would make our Christmas Eve wishes and throw our pennies in.
Oh, and over here is where we had that big fight...
when you threw the Christmas ornament.
Ye-yeah, sorry.
Look, I-I did all this...
because I didn't want that to be our last memory.
Okay.
You already know my Christmas wish for the future.
Okay.
I want to know what yours would be.
Other than hangers and soap.
Those are important, though.
I think it's time that I buy my own hangers and soap.
And hopefully find someone to share it with.
And maybe a Christmas dance.
( SOFT MUSIC PLAYING )
Laura?
Scott?
Four, three, two, one.
Merry Christmas!
Listen, for your enjoyment...
this wonderful holiday season and listen...
don't forget to give, especially to...
Goodness, it is freezing! Aren't you cold?
Uh, no. I guess I'm actually kind of used to it.
We're gonna need to get you back to L.A.
Why did you come out here? Really, why are you out here?
What? Because I wanted to see you.
And it had nothing to do with the fact...
that Oliver was worried about the lodge?
No, not at all.
Okay, because I have everything under control.
I'm sure you do, but since I'm here, I might as well help out.
Although I'm not exactly sure...
why you want to be part of the show.
Well, Ricardo's an old friend of mine, and the show is really...
important, and it gives the lodge a big grand opening night.
Well, if the lodge isn't finished...
then there may not be a grand opening night.
I... thought you believed that I had it under control.
I do. I do. I just... I don't want you to be distracted.
I can do both. I can do all of it.
MC (OVER SPEAKER) Everyone in town is on...
the Nice List, even you, Carl.
So, Merry Christmas, everybody.
Oh, my goodness! Look at that.
The room service menu has been approved...
people to cook what's on the menu have been trained...
and the Wi-Fi is up.
We're in the homestretch!
Batter up! Yes!
That sounds like a great team effort.
( MUSIC PLAYING )
Da-da-da-da, and then here, on your feet.
See, the feet, I just don't-- I don't get--
This is just like, ugh.
You know what, it's just like if we could just make that shorter.
I don't know. I can't, I can't do that one.
I've got an idea. Stay right there.
[LAURA] Okay? Here we go. This is the one.
Oh, no, wait, wait, wait!
[RICARDO] Ready? Yeah.
Here we go! Oh--
Oh, don't worry, that's the last thing to go.
Okay. Hey, what's this invoice for?
Oh, we changed the order on the amenities in the room.
In-room amenities?
More hangers, better soap.
[RICARDO] Yup. Okay.
[RICARDO] Here we go. This is the one.
Whoa! I did it! Amazing!
That's it! That's it, that's it!
I call it the Christmas Present.
Ooh, what's in it?
Well, you have to open it to find out.
Okay.
Oh, I hope you kept the receipt.
( PHONE DINGS ) Oh, I have to go.
Bye.
( MUSIC CONTINUES )
All right, Nikki, where do you want these?
One here? Um, yeah.
And there? Yeah, just like that.
And then put that one there and then that one.
( PHONE RINGING ) Here? Oh, hold it.
In case you needed help, I've got two more.
Where are they going?
Okay, that one right there. Ready, then right next to it.
Right next to it.
Nice job. Okay.
All the way back, guys.
Hey, Laura, you--
Yes! Hey! Hi.
Morning.
Do we think that color is right for those chairs?
Oh, I hope so, because we have about 200 of them...
coming in right now.
Two hundred? Uh-huh.
That's great.
♪ You're the jingle in my bells ♪
♪ Now it feels like it's Christmas at last ♪
♪ Now it feels like Christmas at last ♪
Yes! I love it!
The concierge system came online last night...
so we have to get computers at the front desk.
Copy. I changed them to tablets.
Oh, no, we didn't do tablets. Trust me, it's better.
Computers or tablets?
[WORKER] On that side door, we'll set it up right there.
Yes! Looking good!
[NIKKI] You can be Rudolph, actually you'd be a cute Comet.
You're crazy. We'll try it.
Who is Nikki talking to?
That would be Danielle.
I thought those two didn't get along.
That was last week.
Now, apparently, they are best friends forever.
Times infinity.
Good to know.
Hey, Nikki, we never really talked about...
your Christmas wish list.
I already gave it to you. You sent it, didn't you?
Yes, of course.
I just didn't know if you had any last-minute additions.
Well, I was kind of hoping for some snow.
We haven't seen any ever since we got here.
I actually think that's Mother Nature's domain.
Santa can talk to her, right?
Yeah, I think so.
Come here.
Let's get you tucked in.
Let's tuck you in, cute.
Will Grandpa be lonely when we leave?
Yeah, I think he's going to miss us.
Then maybe we should stay.
In Rosemont?
You didn't even want to come here.
Yeah, but I like it here now.
Well, what about L.A.? And all your friends at school?
Aren't you going to miss that?
Uh-huh, I'll miss them.
But if we leave, I'll miss my friends here and Grandpa, too...
and I think he'll miss us.
All right, well, how about this?
Why don't we just come back and visit more often? Is that good?
Can we ask Mother Nature when we can come so we can see it snow?
Yes! I love you. Sleep tight.
Hi.
What? What are you doing here?
Is now a good time?
Yeah. What's up?
So, I have some news.
You got the tour.
I did.
Oh, my gosh! Congratulations!
Thank you, thank you.
Uh, but only if you come with me.
Wow, um... that is-- that's incredible.
Yeah. Oh my gosh, that's incredible.
Yeah, yeah!
And the hotel, they'll understand, and...
Under-- understand what?
Well, we have to leave for London the day after tomorrow.
I'm sorry, that's... That's the night of the Christmas show...
and I have to...
Yeah, well, we have a preview performance...
that we have to do on New Year's Eve, and...
that only gives us like a week to learn the choreography.
Well, I-I-I can't.
I have-- I have to be here for the Christmas show.
It's in like two days, and...
You have to understand, I can't just leave.
Ricardo, this is the type of thing we've been dreaming about.
This is leading roles in a two-year global tour.
Look, just don't say no, just think about it.
Yeah.
Oliver, the place looks fantastic.
Exactly... right.
Well, no, no. You were right to send me out here.
Laura was pretty seriously behind before I pitched in.
Yeah, she was struggling.
I would be happy to take the lead on the Boston property.
Yes! Hah... okay.
I'll see you here tomorrow.
Bye-bye.
Laura!
Laura! Laura! Hey!
It's not what you think.
Oh, really?
Because I think you just lied to me...
and I think you bad-mouthed me to our boss.
So how is that not what I think?
Oliver was worried. He wasn't going to listen to me or you.
I had to do something drastic.
Trust me, this... was for your own good.
"Trust me." Well, you know what, my father was right.
Never trust someone who says "Trust me."
I'm really sorry.
Okay. Then fix it.
How?
If you're actually sorry, call Oliver and tell him the truth.
Uh, Laura, I need to go over...
the opening night party plans with you.
I need you to give me a minute.
Oh, hey, Laura. Can I... talk to you for a second?
Laura... I just--
we need to finish this conversation.
And make sure you get it done before they come over.
Right, of course.
So I, uh, guess this means you're not dating Scott anymore.
Oh, no, that is way over.
And please don't tell me this makes room for Ricardo, okay?
I wasn't gonna say anything.
Yes, you were. You were gonna be like...
"Well, you're single and he's...
"single and you're both dancing in the show together...
"and it's Christmas."
Okay, but you would say...
"Oh, but I'm still moving back to L.A."
And then he's gonna get a job and leave again.
And then you would say that chances like this...
don't come around very often.
I'm pretty eloquent, aren't I?
Uh, yes... you are.
Hey.
Hi... I've been looking for you.
Yeah, uh, have you-- have you seen Laura?
I have not.
But will you make sure to give this invoice to them for me?
Yeah, sure, um, look... Thanks.
She ran out of here real quick...
and I-I-I've been trying to call her.
No, I haven't seen her...
but you know we have a plane to catch... tomorrow. Right?
Yes, yes. I just-- I-I can't leave until I talk to Laura.
Okay, but you will be there.
I don't know.
Look, you're right.
It's an amazing opportunity, but I...
You need to talk to Laura.
I have to talk to Laura. Yes.
Well, when you talk to Laura, let her know you have a plane...
to catch, and I'll be at the airport...
and I hope to see you there.
♪ Hark the herald angels sing
Merry Christmas, everybody. Thank you.
Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas... Merry Christmas.
Hi, hey, Mr. Montoya.
How's it going?
Doing good work makes you feel good.
Merry Christmas. Thank you. Remember that.
Yeah, I will... have you seen Laura?
So, have a good night.
Not since this morning.
Why? Is there a problem?
No, no, no, no, it's uh, it's all good. I just...
Merry Christmas.
May I ask you a question?
Yeah, of course.
Have you ever, uh, had to make a choice...
and no matter what, where you went...
it was gonna, you know, hurt somebody?
Do you remember your senior prom?
Yes, that's random.
You and Laura had been dating for a while.
And I didn't approve. I remember that.
You always had your head in the clouds.
You were always thinking about some big future...
and not appreciating what you had in the present.
That night, you came to the door wearing your tuxedo.
[MAN] You have a good Christmas.
And holding a corsage for Laura.
Do you remember what you said to me?
You said... Happy holidays.
"Mr. Montoya, I'm gonna marry your daughter...
"one day and I'm gonna make her happy.
"It's the most important thing in the world to me.
"Even more important than dancing."
I remember that.
I liked that young man.
I approved of that young man.
What? You approved? You never told me that.
I didn't chase you off with a pitchfork, did I?
No... no, you didn't.
Well, hey, I guess...
I guess when you're young and you're foolish...
you say things because your head's on top of the clouds.
So, who cares, right?
We always have choices.
The ones we made when we were young and foolish...
can be forgiven, but the ones we make later...
Oh, oh, oh.
Those are the ones that really count.
Merry Christmas. Thank you.
[MANUEL] Let me help you with that.
Taylor!
You're back.
Yeah, so, I take it you haven't talked to Ricardo.
Uh, we've been playing phone tag...
and I just kind of thought he'd be here.
Yeah... I got the job.
Okay.
Yeah, and Ricardo got it, too.
It's kind of like a package deal.
Is he gonna take it?
To be honest, I don't know.
I'm on my way to the airport right now...
and I don't know if he's gonna be there...
but what I do know is that if he's not, it's because of you.
Is it a good opportunity?
It's an amazing opportunity. Once in a lifetime.
Like a Christmas wish coming true.
Merry Christmas, Laura.
( SOFT MUSIC PLAYING )
Here... cards for the parents... ( PHONE VIBRATES )
So you start rehearsal... ( PHONE VIBRATES )
I got it.
LAURA (OVER PHONE) Hey, it's Laura. I just...
I just talked to Taylor, and... you have to take the job.
I do not want to be the one who gets in the way of your dream.
You were not supposed to stay then, because Nikki is proof...
of that, and I just don't think you're supposed...
to stay now, either.
Don't worry about the Christmas show...
because I've been rehearsing with Nikki...
so I can take care of the kids.
And Ricardo, don't worry about me.
You being happy, that was my Christmas wish.
Laura! Where have you been? You know we open tomorrow.
Long story.
Ricardo was here a little while ago.
He was out in the courtyard looking for you.
Wait, he's still here?
He said he was going to the airport.
Opening day!
( SOFT MUSIC PLAYING )
I don't want to do the Christmas show, if you're not.
How come?
Won't that hurt your feelings?
Are you kidding me?
Now I get to help with your part of the show...
and that's an honor.
It's not fair that I get to dance and you don't.
Well, sometimes doing the right thing...
isn't always the easiest, you know?
No! Go get ready.
Okay. Don't forget your antlers.
Are you okay?
Yeah, I'll be fine.
This time, it was my decision.
Now you're going to go back to L.A...
back to doing everything on your own.
I got to get home at some point, Dad.
Friends, family.
A place to be with people who love you at Christmas.
That is home.
Thank you.
Come here.
Now I have to go get ready or I'll be late.
( CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYING ) This is spectacular!
( INDISTINCT CHATTER )
I can't believe we're not going to have a grand finale...
for the Christmas show.
No, we're just gonna have a different one.
The kids will come out for another encore...
and we'll finish big with Santa.
People will love it.
When I get my hands on Ricardo...
You are going to hug him...
because he could not have passed up this opportunity.
And because he's family.
Thank you.
( WHISTLE TWEETING ) [MAN] Bring it in!
You're good, yeah, park it there!
Oh, oh, my boss is here. Okay. Bye, guys.
Hey, Oliver, good to see you. Welcome. Good travel in?
It was great. This place-- Yes, we've come a long way.
Wow, it's an amazing night, huh?
Yeah, turned out pretty great.
It's incredible what Laura's done with this place.
Don't you think?
Yeah, but I mean, she did have help.
Oh, yeah, yeah.
My crew was great.
At the end of the day, Laura deserves all the credit for it.
Don't you think?
I don't know about that.
Oh, you don't, is that your boss over there?
Yes... that's my boss.
Yeah, that is him.
You know, maybe I should just go tell him...
exactly how much credit Laura deserves.
No.
I'll tell him.
I'm so sorry. I have to go.
I'll see you guys soon, enjoy! Perfect.
Enjoy!
Oliver, sir.
Scott. Nice to see you. How are you?
You guys have done a great job, I must say. Really nice.
Thank you.
Um, about that...
Can I talk to you inside for a second?
Sure.
He might just end up on Santa's Nice List after all.
( MUSIC FADES UP ) ( INDISTINCT CHATTER )
Laura... I've been looking for you.
I figured you'd want to chat.
Uh-hm.
You've done such an amazing job here. You should be so proud.
Thank you.
It was a team effort.
I couldn't have done it without Eddie.
Yeah.
Every great team needs a great team leader.
I cannot wait for your new assignment.
I'm sorry, you're not firing me?
Firing you? Why?
Well, because Scott...
Oh, Scott? Him I fired.
He had some kind of a conscience awakening.
He told me he wasn't being honest with either one of us.
I don't know, maybe it was a Christmas miracle.
Anyway, I'm not the kind of guy to say I'm sorry.
But--
That was it. Oh.
Now, about your new assignment.
Dallas, hotel, perfect for you.
Actually, I may have a different idea...
of what my next assignment should be.
Me
and welcome to the grand opening of the Enchanted Lodge.
My name is Laura Trudeau, and I am pleased to be presenting...
the 75th annual Enchanted Christmas show.
Yay!
When you get to work with a group like this, they sort of...
become like an extended family, and over the last few weeks...
I've really come to understand the importance of family...
especially during the holiday season.
And now that you are all a part of this family...
I promise you these doors will always be open to you.
I will make sure of it, because now, I am so excited to say...
I am the new general manager of the Enchanted Lodge.
Oh, man.
Merry Christmas, everyone.
Enjoy the show, but more importantly, have fun.
Thank you.
Okay, smile, smile, Christmas spirit.
Quickly, quickly, quickly.
♪ We wish you A Merry Christmas ♪
Oh my goodness! You guys look so great!
Are you excited?
Okay, listen, I know you worked really, really hard this week...
but just know it's about fun.
So, get out there and have a good time, okay?
All right, go. Go, take your places.
Break reindeer legs.
They are expecting a grand finale!
And they will get one. It's gonna look amazing!
They're going to love it. Did you see how cute they were?
It's gonna be good.
( CROWD CHEERING )
( CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYING )
[CROWD] Ooh!
Hey, good job, oh, it was so good!
Hey, did you guys have fun? You were so good!
Yeah. Yeah?
Laura.
You have got to tell these people...
that Ricardo is not coming!
( SOFT MUSIC PLAYING )
Mom, Mom! Yeah!
I want to do it again!
I promise you will get to do it again next year, okay?
Okay, can Ricardo help next year?
Um, I think he's going to be busy. I'm so sorry.
Please, Ricardo? We really need your help.
Well, my schedule is actually a lot lighter than I expected.
So... Hi.
I thought that you went to the airport.
I did.
Uh, I had to let Taylor know that I was gonna be staying.
You cannot give up an opportunity like that for me.
It's a little bit more than that.
Look, I'm-I'm-I'm done chasing those dreams.
I found a new one.
Laura, I want this. I want us.
The three of us.
Well, my wish came true.
I love you!
That was my wish.
I'm so sorry to interrupt this very touching moment...
but are you guys gonna dance or what?
Want to show them what a real grand finale looks like?
Uh-hm, let's do it.
Oh, yes!
( MUSIC PLAYING )
( MUSIC ENDS )
( SOFT MUSIC PLAYING )
( MUSIC FADES UP )
Oh, ho, ho, ho.
Merry Christmas!
( MUSIC CONTINUES )
( INDISTINCT CHATTER )
Grandpa.
Oh!
Thank you. That looks like a good one.
Thank you.
Mom.
Oh, for me? Thank you. May I get a hug, too?
Oh, I love you. Merry Christmas.
This is for Alicia.
Oh, thank you, sweetie. Thank you.
This one's special.
It's so cute!
[LAURA] Do you like it?
Yeah?
Oh, I'm so glad you like it. [ALICIA] Let me see.
( DOORBELL RINGS ) Oh.
( INDISTINCT )
Hey, come in.
Come here.
Uh, guys, come on. Come here.
( MUSIC FADES UP )
Oh!
Ricardo, Merry Christmas.
Finally! I am so building a snowman!
Yay!
♪ Feels like we haven't missed a day ♪
♪ Since we danced in our ballet ♪
♪ I'm so glad that we've been cast ♪
♪ Now it feels like it's Christmas at last ♪