[uplifting music]
[cheerful music]
Oh, sorry!
That was a close one.
[phone ringing]
Hi, Dad. I can't really talk right now,
but I'll call you back, okay?
Love you, bye.
Hilary, hi.
Hi, I thought I would stop in,
but obviously there is no need
because this is a winter wonderland, which reminds me,
did you talk to the rental company about the--
Snow machine?
Already being set up.
And I heard that the parents
of the bride will be sitting separately.
The seating arrangement has been adjusted.
Excellent.
Lottie Morgan, you are a superstar,
which brings me to the real reason I am here.
The Warby family is looking for someone
to take over their annual Christmas charity auction.
The Warbys?
As in the most philanthropic family in Boston?
The very same.
That's the most anticipated charity event of the season.
I thought Montera Events was handling the account.
Fired.
[gasps] You're kidding.
Apparently they weren't in sync
with Mrs. Warby's vision,
who is notoriously particular.
So I've heard.
Now they're flying in a rare nutcracker figure
to raise money for a new wing
at the Massachusetts Pediatric Hospital
and the entire event revolves around it.
Got it.
Nutcracker, important.
Ooh, this is so exciting.
I'm picturing a mountain of sugar plums,
a corridor of tiny soldiers.
And put all of that in your pitch.
My pitch?
Yeah, we don't have the job yet.
You are flying to Boston to interview.
Erica Warby insists on meeting everyone
in person before hiring.
Are you sure you want me to be the one doing the pitching?
Lottie, do not let your nerves get in the way,
especially if you're going to head the Boston branch.
We have a Boston branch?
We wanna expand and I cannot think of a better person
to lead our East Coast team.
Besides you grew up there,
and what better excuse to go home?
Yeah, home.
Come on, repeat after me.
I got this.
-I got this. -I got this.
-I've got this.
-I've go this. -Yes.
[festive music]
Jules, I've got this.
Tristan, your flight was supposed to land an hour ago.
Slight change of plans, I'm on a layover in Chicago.
What?
Yeah, my original flight was overbooked,
-so I gave up my seat. -[Jules] Why?
This really nice lady was trying
to get home to her son for Christmas.
So what was I supposed to do,
stand in the way of her one Christmas wish?
What about my Christmas wish, Tristan?
To have your favourite brother home
for the holidays?
[Jules] Hm, to have this charity auction go off without a hitch.
Mom just fired her event planner
and you know how she can get,
and you're my only brother, so.
Well, I'll be home in no time.
And I am sorry that I have not been there as backup.
[Jules] It's okay,
but if you miss this next flight, I swear.
Jules, I will be there.
[Jules] I'm just a little bit nervous, you know,
that you'll disappear on me and I'll be left to deal
with mom's stress all by myself.
And here I thought you were just missing me.
Of course, I miss you.
I'll be there, I promise.
Oh shoot, I'm being paged, I gotta run.
Love you.
[phone beeps]
Hello?
[playful music]
[bells jingle]
[Santa] Ho, ho, ho!
[coins jingle]
-[Tristan] Merry Christmas. -[Santa] Merry Christmas.
[bells jingle]
[festive playful music]
[Tristan] Hey, there.
You look like you could use one of these.
Merry Christmas. [laughs]
-[both gasp] -[both laugh]
I think that one's yours.
That was a close one. [laughs]
Classic bag swap, just like in a romcom.
-[Lottie] Oh. -Oh.
-You okay? -[Lottie laughs]
I get clumsy when I'm nervous.
Why are you so nervous?
I'm going home for the first time in a while
to interview for the biggest opportunity in my career.
That, and I'm a terrible flyer.
I used to be a nervous flyer too,
then I realized fear just holds you back from your potential.
Just need to trust in the universe and breathe.
And trust the pilot, hopefully.
Thank you.
So what's this opportunity of a lifetime?
Oh, I'm interviewing to be the event planner
for the Warby Christmas Charity Foundation.
You don't say?
Apparently, the head of the foundation
is extremely particular.
They're auctioning off this priceless nutcracker.
Anyway, I only found out about it yesterday,
so I'm scrambling to come up with a pitch
impressive enough to land me the job.
If I may make a suggestion.
[Lottie] Mm-hmm?
Why not lean into "The Nutcracker" angle?
You know, the whole theme of the ballet
is about the power of dreams and imagination.
Seems appropriate for a children's hospital gala.
Yeah, so that was my first instinct,
but I was worried it would be too on the nose.
No, trust your gut.
I say the more nutcracker the better.
Wait, I didn't say it was for a children's hospital.
How did you know that?
It was a lucky guess.
You know, these events are usually
for something like that, right?
[playful music]
Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
That's, [laughs] I promised not to let
this bag outta my sight.
So, it's got something very, very valuable in it.
So if you could just make this one exception, please.
[employee] I'm sorry, sir.
The flight is overbooked.
[bag jangling]
-Sir, please. -Okay, okay.
[employee] Thank you, have a nice day.
[dramatic music]
[engine humming]
[festive music]
[keyboard clicking]
[curious music]
Excuse me, miss, wait!
Miss, hey, wait.
-Lottie, right? -Yeah.
Yeah, I think we had a little bag mix up again.
Oh gosh, thank you so much.
We have to stop meet-cuting this way.
Pretend I didn't say that.
Sorry, no can do.
[Lottie laughs]
Walk you out?
Sure, yeah.
[upbeat festive music]
I hope your big pitch goes well.
Me too, and thanks again
for calming me down, it really helped.
My pleasure.
[car honks]
Here.
Thank you.
So, I guess this is goodbye.
You know, I have a feeling
we'll be seeing each other sooner than we think.
[door shuts]
[festive upbeat music]
[engine humming]
[door shuts]
[gentle music]
Dad, I'm home.
[door shuts]
Dad?
"Welcome home, L.
Someone called in sick at the diner and I had to cover.
See you soon, Dad".
[gentle music continues]
[engine humming]
[door shuts]
[footsteps patter]
Welcome home, stranger.
Oh, I missed you so much, oh.
Okay, a little scruffy.
It's okay, you'll shave it off
for the big event though, right?
I wasn't planning on it.
Mom is gonna love that.
[Erica] Is that Tristan I hear?
-Hi, Mom. -Wonderful to have you home.
Oh, I want to hear all about your travels.
You're still so handsome.
But the beard, it's gonna go
before the night of the auction, yes?
[playful music]
I've got this.
[door squeaks]
Morning, sweetie.
Hey Dad, so good to see you.
You weren't working all night again, were you?
Well, somebody's gotta pick up the graveyard shift.
I was thinking of making some pancakes for us.
Oh, that sounds good.
But I got this big job interview I gotta get to.
Maybe dinner tonight?
Afraid it's gonna be another late one from me.
Isn't there someone else who can
take on some of your workload?
You deserve a break.
Look, I appreciate your concern,
but we're short staffed for Christmas.
I gotta pick up the slack and none of my employees
are ever gonna be as detail oriented as you were.
All right, whatever you say, boss.
We'll try again tomorrow?
Love you.
Love you, too.
-Good luck today. -[Lottie] Thanks!
[upbeat festive music]
[engine humming]
Thank you.
[door shuts]
Oh no.
Oh.
Oh, no.
[door squeaks]
[romantic music]
You must be Lottie Morgan, of Lexington Events?
You.
What are you doing here?
Well, my mom was kind enough
to let me stay with her over the holidays.
[Lottie laughs]
Your mom
is Erica Warby.
-Mm-hmm. -Which makes you--
Tristan Warby, pleased to meet you.
How could you not tell me who you are?
You just let me ramble on like that?
Well, I couldn't exactly get--
I am so humiliated.
No, you shouldn't be.
Wait, does this make you my boss?
No, that would be my mom.
Well, now I'm completely thrown off.
You are mean.
[playful music]
Deep breaths.
No, they have some great ideas
and I know people who've been very pleased with their work,
but, but look, I like Tip Top Events,
but they are missing heart.
I agree, absolutely.
Hey, Mom.
Let me introduce Lottie Morgan of Lexington Events.
Hello, Lottie, pleased to meet you.
-Oh. -Here.
Thanks, so nice to meet you, Mrs. Warby.
Is it okay if I call you Mrs. Warby?
I don't know what else I would call you.
Sorry, I'm a bit nervous.
Oh, don't be, sweetie.
This is my daughter Julia.
She's a surgeon at the children's hospital
that we'll be raising money for, as was my husband.
So needless to say, this is a cause
that is very near and dear to our hearts.
And this is my son Tristan.
Yes, yes, we've met.
He's been traveling for the past year,
expanding our foundation's efforts
in developing communities.
It is my hope that he will take over the foundation someday.
Lottie was just telling me some of her ideas
and I think you'll be very impressed.
Well, I can't wait to hear them.
So, why don't you two skedaddle.
Of course.
[whispers] You got this.
Sit, please.
Oh.
Okay.
[Lottie laughs]
Let me just start off by saying what an honor it is
to be even considered for a position like this.
We at Lexington Events believe that it's the little details
that make an evening special, but the true heart
of the event lies in the cause.
I remember the first time I saw "The Nutcracker."
I left that theatre brimming with Christmas magic.
I would escape to that world in my imagination
whenever times were tough.
To me, "The Nutcracker" symbolizes hope and resilience.
Something I think the children
at the hospital are in dire need of.
I want your guests so immersed in this experience
that by the time that nutcracker is up for auction,
there will be no price too high.
I know how much this new wing at the hospital
must mean to you and your family.
And I promise you that with my help,
you will raise the money for it.
[upbeat festive music]
Hilary, I think it went well.
No, I, I didn't talk too fast, no.
Okay, I'll talk to you later, okay, bye.
[Lottie yelps]
Why are you always here when I do stuff like this?
You only do this when I'm around, huh?
You're making me feel bad about myself.
[Lottie chuckles]
So, how'd the meeting go?
Um, okay,
I think.
You know, once the shock of seeing you wore off.
Sorry, again.
[Lottie laughs]
Your mom is sort of hard to read.
So I hear.
Well anyway, I should, I should go.
It was nice seeing you again.
You don't wanna see
where you'll be working for the next week?
[curious music]
What do you mean, "where I'll be working for the next week?"
Tell me.
My mom loved your pitch.
You got the job.
What?
Are you serious? Why didn't you lead with that?
I like to have a little fun.
I, I'd jump, but I don't wanna break anything.
My mom's been looking for someone
who understands the heart of this event for ages.
Well, hey, it was your insight that inspired me.
I never would've got this job without you.
I'm sure you would've got there on your own,
but I'm happy to help.
[Lottie laughs]
So does that mean you forgive me?
Consider it water under the bridge.
I'll show you to your office.
So, any questions?
Can I see it?
See what?
This infamous nutcracker.
Considering this whole event is centered around it,
I should probably take a look.
I'll go grab it.
[footsteps patter]
Now, it's extremely valuable.
So if you don't mind,
[curious music]
I'll be the one handling it
to avoid any potential disasters.
Fair enough.
[zippers hissing]
Huh.
Well, that's not really what I was picturing.
Where is it?
What happened to it?
[tense music]
This isn't my stuff.
Well, you gave me my suitcase back at the airport, so.
Someone else has my luggage with the nutcracker in it.
My mother's going to disown me.
It was an honest mistake, I'm sure she'll understand.
Oh, she can't find out.
What do you mean?
You have to tell her.
Do I?
Yes.
Or we can just find the nutcracker
and she'll be none the wiser.
Explain this logic to me?
That nutcracker is irreplaceable
and you just pitched an event,
which entirely revolves around it.
We have to find it.
Yeah, I don't think I'm comfortable with this.
Please, we both have a lot
to lose if this event doesn't go perfectly.
I'm just on my way out.
Lottie?
Hi.
I just wanted to say how thrilled I am
to have you on board.
And Tristan, I'm glad you're here because I was thinking,
because we're in such a time crunch,
it would be splendid if you gave Lottie a hand.
I think that's a great idea.
Oh, with all due respect,
I'm more of a one woman operation.
Oh, nonsense.
If Tristan is gonna take over the foundation someday,
he has to learn what it takes to throw an event.
Mm-hmm.
So it's settled, off you go, get to work.
[Tristan laughs]
Oh, before I go, I would really love
to see this precious nutcracker.
[tense music]
Oh?
[Tristan stammers]
You can't.
-Oh, why not? -It's...
Actually a crazy story.
I accidentally swapped luggage with Lottie at the airport.
[Lottie laughs]
Yeah, yeah, we were on the same flight
with virtually the same luggage.
[Tristan] Isn't that unbelievable?
Yeah, it certainly is.
Yeah, we'll, we'll get it from Lottie's.
Hmm, I look forward to it, sooner rather than later.
-Absolutely. -Of course.
-Yeah. -We're on it.
There, are you happy?
Now I'm all wrapped up in your mess.
Okay, of course I'm not happy,
but at least this buys us some time so we can find it.
Okay, Lottie think.
If event planning has taught me anything,
it's that there's a solution to every problem.
[nails click]
What?
Well, the contents of this suitcase
could tell us a lot about the owner's whereabouts.
But is it wrong to go through someone's stuff
without their permission?
I mean, if it's any consolation,
this guy probably wants his stuff back too.
Good enough.
Oh, here we go, an agenda.
I'll just flip to the contact page,
and he didn't fill it out, great.
Oh, someone did.
We know his name's Dave and he's a dad.
I'm pretty sure the handwriting
belongs to this little one right here.
Okay, so we know his name is Dave.
He's a fan of festive knitwear and he has a daughter.
And...
Where he'll be every day this week.
We can just track him down.
It'll be like a scavenger hunt.
We'll call it Operation Nutcracker.
I'll draw up a map.
While you do that,
I'll call the airport.
[upbeat festive music]
Dad, the reindeer need to go at the top,
like they're flying.
-[Dave laughs] -All right.
All aboard the Dad Express.
Dad, I'm too big for that now.
No way, you are still my little girl.
Now hop on, let's go.
All right, no, oh. [groans]
Okay, no, wait, oh, okay.
You know, you're right, you are too big, come on.
Okay, cocoa's ready.
[phone buzzing]
Here you go, sweets.
You know, Joey, why don't you go upstairs and get ready.
Thanks, sweets.
-Hey. -Hmm?
I think Joey was looking forward
to having your undivided attention.
You're right, I'm sorry, no more phones.
Speaking of work,
I got a booth at the Christmas Market this year.
Oh, Pam, that's amazing.
Which means I'm gonna have my hands full
the next few days.
Don't worry, I have got you covered this Christmas.
I'm going to be Super Dad.
Oh, I even managed to snag one
of those collectible Brenna ballerina dolls.
-What? -[Dave] Yeah.
They're sold out everywhere.
Look at you, Super Dad.
Well, it was the only thing on her list.
Oh, I better go wrap it before she finds it.
[curious music]
[Joey] Dad, Dad.
Dad.
[Lottie] Are you still on hold with the airline?
You telling me you can't hear
the stimulating conversation?
Ha-ha.
Well while you wait,
why don't you check his bag for more clues?
[phone attendant] Thank you for continuing to hold.
What can you really decipher from a bunch
of suit jackets and a novelty doll?
Lots.
I mean, he is obviously a working dad
who's trying to make up for lost time
with his daughter over the holidays.
Wow, Sherlock, how'd you put that together?
Well, he only packed suits,
which means he's a business traveler.
His personals are meticulously organized
in airport-approved bags, which means he travels often.
Every activity in his agenda centers around his kid.
And let's not forget the Brenna ballerina doll
with a limited-edition tutu.
I'd say he's trying to make up for something.
Maybe he's just a great father.
Mm, trust me.
I know a workaholic dad when I see one.
Done.
That's incredible, you did that while you were also--
I'm a multitasker.
So these are the spots we need to hit.
First, the Christmas Market, then Santa's Workshop,
followed by Millie's Bakery,
then the Merry Lane Christmas tree lot.
And finally, Santa forbid if we haven't found it by then,
the West Boston Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker."
Wow, you are, this is very good.
[phone attendant] Thank you for continuing to hold.
Your call is very important to us.
An agent will be with you shortly.
[Joey] Dad, where are you?
Ah, you ready to hit the road?
You know I actually need to make a quick phone call.
Do you mind taking her?
But you said you were going to take me to rehearsal.
I know, sweetie.
But this is really important.
I promise after this I am done
and then I'll pick you up from ballet
and we can go straight to the--
Christmas market, right.
[playful music]
[Pam] Come on, Joey.
[Rhonda] Hello, anybody there?
Hi, yes, I'm here, I'm sorry.
I need to report a lost bag.
Has anyone called in about
a forest green hard carry-on case?
Oh, forest green, how festive.
Yeah, I'll have to keep an eye out for it.
Yes, please.
That's what I was hoping you could help me with right now.
Listen, you sound like a nice guy,
so I'm gonna level with you.
I don't think you're gonna get your bag
back before Christmas.
But my daughter's Brenna ballerina doll is in there.
I hear those have been sold out for weeks.
Yes.
Which is why I need your help with this.
Your best bet to go on our website,
fill out the FP21 form
and hope for a Christmas miracle, good luck.
But if you could just please help--
[phone beeps]
[Rhonda] Lost luggage, this is Rhonda speaking.
How may I help you?
Hi, yes.
I was on flight 373 to Boston
and I seem to have found myself in a bit
of a suitcase swap situation.
Classic.
Is it?
Yeah, we have a record number
of lost bags this holiday season.
Oh, great.
Well, I'll tell you what I told our last guy.
Go online, fill out our form, FP21
and hope for a Christmas miracle.
Okay, thanks for your help.
Merry Christmas.
Where are these coming from?
Well, looks like Operation Nutcracker
might be our only hope.
Only five days until Christmas Eve.
We better get a move on.
[upbeat festive music]
Don't wait up.
Yeah, I can take the bag.
Yep.
[festive music]
Just trying to come up with the most efficient route
so that each stop on Operation Nutcracker lines up
with my vendors for this fundraiser.
[traffic rumbling]
I grew up here.
Right.
I'm sure your family must be happy
to have you home for the holidays.
It's actually just my dad and I,
and we've barely seen each other.
We both work a lot, it's kind of our thing.
We're like two ships in the night.
That's a shame.
It is what it is.
[gentle festive music]
Okay, keep your eyes peeled for a man and his daughter.
Hopefully, wearing matching scarves.
Might help if you looked up from your phone.
I'm just putting out feelers for some alternative auction
items just in case we don't find it.
Hey, have a little faith.
Incredible things happen around this time of year.
Potential Dave at 12 o'clock.
Oh no, I've got him over here.
[dramatic music]
Hey, hey Dave, plaid ensemble!
Sorry, I thought you were someone else, hi.
Merry Christmas.
[festive music]
Huh.
Oh wow, these look great, this is some really nice stuff.
Oh, thank you so much.
How long you been doing this?
It's relatively new.
May as well do what makes you happy.
-Exactly. -[Tristan] Yeah.
I'm really hoping this market gives me the exposure I need
to help get my business off the ground.
Do you have a website?
I do, just right here.
Right in front of me. [laughs]
[Pam laughs]
I was wondering if you have seen--
[customer clears throat]
Ma'am, I'm so sorry to keep you waiting.
Do you mind?
No, no, not at all.
It's, it's nice meeting you, good luck.
[curious music]
I lost sight of the target.
This might be harder than we thought.
We should just tell your mom before it's too late.
We still have time and Christmas magic on our side.
You don't believe what they say
about the nutcracker, do you?
That it leads you to your fate?
Of course I do.
Oh.
Okay, so I'm paragliding in a remote corner
of the Swiss Alps.
When I come across this man nearly frozen to death,
I rescue him--
Very impressive, but what does this have to do
with the nutcracker?
Patience, Lottie, I'm getting there.
While visiting Petrov in the hospital,
he tells me he's the great grandson of Nadezhda von Meck.
Tchaikovsky's patroness?
Anyway, he inherits a fortune and the nutcracker,
which completely turns his life around.
So Petrov's fate was to nearly die on ski hill?
Only to be rescued by me.
He was so grateful,
he donated the nutcracker to the foundation.
See? It's fate.
And your fate was to
immediately lose said nutcracker?
What are the chances,
you and I have virtually the same bag,
are on the same flight,
and both of our futures rely on that nutcracker?
I wasn't even meant to be on that flight.
Face it, Lottie, we were meant to be.
Huh, so this ulcer forming in my stomach
is happening for a reason.
Look.
[upbeat festive music]
This looks just like the real one.
I'm pretty sure trying to auction off a $50 nutcracker
to pass as the real thing would be considered fraud.
Okay, we'll just use it as a placeholder
until we find the real one.
Fine, I hope it works.
How do you expect to pull off this big event
if you can't tap into your inner child
and believe that anything's possible?
Especially this time of year.
Not everyone's Christmas is like something out of a movie.
For some people it's just a reminder of what you don't have.
I get that.
But Christmas is about so much more than just stuff.
It's about helping the less fortunate.
I guess Christmas spirit
just doesn't come naturally to me.
Maybe it's time we change that.
[gentle festive music]
I can't wait to see all of Mommy's flowers.
Yeah, and I can't wait
to see you dancing "The Nutcracker Ballet"
this Christmas.
[upbeat festive music]
-[door shuts] -So we didn't find Dave.
At least we accomplished something.
[Jules] What gift did you end up wrapping?
Stop.
Tristan!
Oh, it's been so long.
[Tristan] Great to see you!
-How's Harvard? -Graduated.
Starting at the firm in the new year.
-Congrats. -Yeah.
It was always the dream, huh?
Vanessa, this is Lottie Morgan,
event planner extraordinaire.
[Vanessa] Hi, nice to meet you, Lottie.
Lovely to meet you.
Well, we have a lot to do before the big event,
so we better get back to it.
Well, don't forget about the annual Christmas tree
decorating party with Vanessa's family.
My family is planning on making a significant bid
on this famous nutcracker, so,
I'm sure we'd love a sneak peek.
Okay, you got it.
[footsteps patter]
Bye.
Good thing we got that decoy.
Yeah, I'm starting to think it's not gonna cut it.
What?
You said it was identical.
Well, except for one detail.
The red emblem on its hat.
Oh, that's easy, I got it.
[gentle music]
And that should do it.
Do you travel everywhere
with a "Mary Poppins" bag full of art supplies?
You never know when you're gonna have an emergency.
You know when we met you were all nerves?
Now look at you.
This?
This is easy.
This I can control.
So, what do you think?
[Tristan laughs]
How did you?
I don't think anyone's gonna
be able to tell a difference.
Like I said, it's all in the details.
I'll see you tomorrow.
See you tomorrow.
[gentle music]
[upbeat festive music]
[Santa chuckling]
So, what are you gonna ask Santa for?
Are you sure I'm not too old to sit on Santa's lap?
Nah, I mean, look at these other kids.
They're giants, but if you want,
you can just sit on the arm of his chair.
It just feels silly.
Christmas wishes don't come true.
What?
What do you mean?
Last year I asked for you to get a new job
so you can stay home more and that didn't come true.
Well, I'm here now, aren't I?
And we're having fun, right?
I guess it couldn't hurt to remind him
about Brenna ballerina.
Yeah, yeah,
but maybe you can come up with a couple,
you know, backups or?
Why?
You know what?
Nevermind, Santa has plenty of helpers
working overtime to help special kids'
Christmas wishes come true, and that includes you.
[Joey sneezes]
-Daddy? -Hmm?
I really don't think I should meet Santa today.
I'm not feeling so well.
[somber music]
Okay, let's, let's get you home, okay?
Yeah.
Ugh, my florist double booked me.
So much for your faith theory.
Okay, not so fast.
I actually met a florist at the Christmas Market.
I think we should give her a chance.
I don't know, does she have enough experience?
We have an opportunity to help
the children's hospital and a small business owner.
Come on, Lottie, take a chance.
-I don't take chances. -Why not?
When you're as accident prone as I am,
you can't leave anything to chance.
I can't afford to just blindly trust in fate.
Sometimes it's the things you least expect
that have the biggest impact on your life.
And sometimes it's things you least expect
that disappoint you the most.
Well, that's rather pessimistic.
I'm a realist.
Not all of us got to grow up in a fairytale.
Trust me, my life hasn't always been a fairytale.
Come on, just look at her stuff.
Fine, but if I see one wilted poinsettia.
You won't.
Besides, it's not gonna affect
how much money we raise for the children.
But you know what will affect how much money we raise?
Not finding the nutcracker.
Which reminds me.
I made these posters.
Seriously, do you have a team of elves working for you?
No time for questions, okay?
You take half.
[festive music]
-[wind whooshing] -[papers rustling]
Oh, oh, no!
[dramatic music]
Okay, that's unfortunate.
But, what if Dave's walking along
and one of those flyers happens
to hit him in the face?
Let's just have faith--
If you say Christmas magic, I swear.
[festive music]
We'll just post these everywhere.
Eventually he's bound to see them.
-[Lottie] That's it. -[Tristan] What's it?
The Russian dance from "The Nutcracker."
You have to incorporate these.
We could use 'em for our centerpiece game.
They could be our version of pass the parcel.
It's perfect.
But what's pass the parcel?
It's a classic Christmas game.
You pass around a wrapped gift,
and whoever unwraps the final layer wins the prize.
You've really never played pass the parcel?
No, we didn't play too many Christmas
activities growing up.
[Tristan] What kind of stuff did you do?
Just, you know, stuff.
Hmm.
For someone so detail oriented,
you sure leave some out.
Come on, Lottie, open up.
[Lottie laughs]
Okay, if you must know, my dad owns a 24/7 diner.
So instead of hanging stockings by the fireplace,
I was usually working on Christmas.
-I'm sorry. -It's all right.
That's what gave me such a strong work ethic.
Maybe this year you can change all that.
It's like you said,
Christmas is about spending time with family
and my dad and I are as busy as ever,
so I've made my peace with it.
Have you?
Start filling that basket.
Yeah.
[doll cracks]
You're gonna have to pay for that.
[Tristan] Deny it all you want.
But everything seems to be happening for a reason.
[girls laughing]
Oh.
Oh, Tristan!
What are you two doing here?
I, I run a reading circle for inner-city youth.
So I'm just picking up some extra books.
It's great that you still do that.
Yeah, it's been going on eight years.
I just love how literature can change a life.
-It's amazing. -Yeah.
We should make sure to catch up later.
Yeah.
Yeah, well, good luck with your adventures.
-Okay, okay. -[Lottie] Bye.
-Bye, sorry. -Okay.
[Jules] You okay?
Vanessa's really something.
Our parents go way back.
I think it was always their hope
that we'd end up together one day.
She definitely seems like your type.
She's great.
But it never felt quite right with us.
Like it wasn't natural.
Like, I like to think that fate would lead me
to my person one of these days.
So what exactly do you think my type is?
Oh, you know, she's beautiful.
Philanthropic, well educated, poised, perfect.
I think it's people's imperfections
that make them special.
[gentle music]
Ah, hmm, thought it would be heavier.
What are you doing?
Just wanted to see it in the flesh,
or glittery wood, as it turns out.
Okay, okay, that's enough.
-Give it back. -[Jules] Why?
[Tristan] That's enough, here, give it back.
I don't think so.
Yeah, can you please be careful, can I please have?
No, you cannot, what are you, five?
What are you doing, stop! [gasps]
[tense music]
Well, I see what you guys would like as kids.
Mom is going to kill me.
No, she's not.
This nutcracker is all she talks about
and I just broke it.
I'll be cursed for all eternity.
-It's not real. -What, the curse?
No, the nutcracker, that's just a decoy.
I may have lost the real one.
I'm sorry, I must have misunderstood.
I thought you just said you lost the nutcracker?
Tristan, how could you?
We'll find it, we've got a plan.
It's a long story, but
you're just gonna have to trust us.
-Trust you? -Yeah.
How am I supposed to trust either of you?
Lottie, this is a fireable offense.
If my mom was to find out--
Don't blame Lottie, okay?
She's put her career at risk
to help me get that nutcracker back.
Fine, sorry, Lottie.
You, on the other hand,
have until the 23rd to find it.
Otherwise I will have no choice but to tell mom about this.
Understood.
[footsteps patter]
Thanks for standing up for me.
[gentle music]
You don't have to thank me.
You've been helping me fix my stupid mistake.
I, I don't think I properly thanked you.
I couldn't do this without you.
Well, you're welcome.
I should go.
It's getting late, and I still have a lot of stuff to do.
Hey, maybe work a little less tonight
and make some time for your dad.
Yeah.
[upbeat festive music]
[Lottie] Hi, Hilary.
[Hilary] So, how's it going over there?
Is everything under control?
As much as it can be.
Ooh, good.
Because I am hoping to sign a lease
on an amazing office space downtown.
Oh, so it's really happening.
Oh yeah, yeah, this is all really happening.
So have you seen this legendary nutcracker yet?
Not yet, but hopefully really soon.
[Hilary] There's a lot of buzz about this event.
I'm counting on you, Lottie.
I won't let you down, Hilary.
[upbeat festive music]
Dad, I'm home.
[door shuts]
Got Chinese.
Oh, I would've love to, hun,
but I'm hosting a private holiday dinner
at the diner tonight.
Maybe tomorrow?
Hmm, tomorrow might be tricky,
but at least we have Christmas together.
Absolutely.
I will definitely be home in time for Christmas dinner.
You're working Christmas day?
Well, just the early shift.
Sorry, sweetie, it's a 24-hour diner.
You know how it is.
Of course.
[Jerry] I love you, hun.
Love you, too.
[door shuts]
[upbeat festive music]
-Looks like you've been busy. -You know,
despite not actually having the nutcracker,
I think the event's in pretty good shape.
I thought of this adorable idea for the name cards.
These frosted pine cones.
Lottie hard at work, I see.
I take it everything is going well.
[Lottie] Yes.
Why don't I walk you through some
of our ideas that we've come up with.
I was thinking a candy cane arch for the entryway.
Charming.
[playful music]
And our table game is pass the parcel
with these gorgeous Russian dolls.
You know, like the Russian dance.
Oh, I get it, yeah, oh, cute. [laughs]
And finally, I came up with these little
frosted pine cones for the name cards.
Hmm, not exactly on theme.
You're right.
There's no dance of the pine cones,
Back to the drawing board.
But it seems to be coming along nicely, overall.
Oh.
Let's just not forget
what the meaning of this event is, okay?
You know that I hired you
because I felt that you had heart.
Let's just be sure that we see that, all right?
Of course.
Oh, Tristan, before I go, I really would
finally like to see the nutcracker.
Oh, shoot.
We brought it
to the auctioneers yesterday to have it appraised.
But you knew that I wanted to see it. [scoffs]
Well though, I suppose it's in safer hands.
Yeah. [laughs]
We certainly wouldn't want anything happening to it.
No, we wouldn't.
[Lottie laughs]
Well, carry on.
This is a disaster!
We should have just come clean from the start
so I could have spent more time on the event
and less time chasing down some lost antique.
And what did she mean,
"Don't lose sight of what the event's about?"
I know it's about raising money for the kids.
It's more personal than that for her.
When Jules was seven, she was diagnosed with leukemia
and she spent years in and out of the hospital.
And when she was finally cancer free,
my parents made it their life's mission to support
the incredible staff who help families going
through some of the toughest times of their lives.
Tristan.
I had no idea.
I feel like I owe you an apology.
For what?
Well, I sort of assumed that
life was somehow easy on you,
but it turns out we all have our own struggles.
Thanks.
Now we just need to breathe and regroup.
You need a seven second hug.
-I do? -Yeah.
Studies show that a seven second hug
releases serotonin, which has a calming effect on the brain.
Oh, okay. [laughs]
[Tristan] One, two.
Is the counting necessary?
Sorry, I'll count in my head.
[both laugh]
[gentle music]
And seven.
So, you feeling any better?
Yeah, actually.
Thanks.
Now, a wise woman once told me
that there is a solution to every problem.
We'll find new place card holders and the nutcracker.
Everything will be fine.
[romantic music]
-[phone ringing] -[phone vibrating]
[Lottie clears throat]
Well, I guess it's time for step three
of Operation Nutcracker.
Okay.
[Lottie laughs]
[upbeat festive music]
[radio plays festive music]
Excuse me, Willy?
I was wondering if you've seen this man?
Yep.
-When did you see him? -Two hours ago.
Ordered a dozen marzipan mice.
Okay.
Okay, do you happen to know where he went?
His address, maybe even his last name?
It would be on his order.
Well, can we take a look?
Because he has something very
important that we need to get back, so.
You'll have to ask my manager.
Great, can we speak to them?
He left this morning to go see his family for Christmas.
Okay, well thanks anyway.
Wait, did you say marzipan mice?
Yeah, here, take a look at these little guys.
This is like the mice from the marzipan dance
with the mouse king. [gasps]
We should use these as the name card holders.
I mean they're on theme and they're edible, so zero waste.
Maybe Christmas magic is real.
I'm sorry, I couldn't quite hear that.
Could you say that just a bit louder?
Willie, I'm gonna need you
to make at least 200 more of these mice.
Just fill this form out with your name and your address.
While she's doing that, how about you give me
that cell phone number for your manager?
[gentle festive music]
Okay, tiny Tim, I am back from Millie's Bakery.
Hmm?
Marzipan mice!
They're perfect.
There's an extra one in there for you,
but don't tell Mom, okay?
What are you two up to?
-Nothing. -Nothing.
Listen Joey, I was just speaking with your dance teacher
and with you being sick,
she unfortunately has to pull you from the show.
Oh sweetie, don't cry.
I'll never get to be Clara.
Oh, that's not true, honey.
You know what?
Sit tight, I will be right back.
[suitcase rattles]
[playful music]
[Pam] I'm so sorry.
Now with your very own nutcracker,
you can be Clara right here
and I'll even dress up as the mouse king.
-This is awesome. -Yeah.
-He is very fancy. -Very fancy.
Do I even wanna know where you got that from?
I don't even know where I got it from.
Okay.
[upbeat festive music]
There you go, tie it nice and tight.
Merry Christmas.
Well, now that you're done helping
everyone else in the world,
shall we get back to finding Dave?
[phone ringing]
[Lottie] And finding the most breathtaking
tree for the ballroom?
[Tristan] You should take that.
[Lottie] Oh, it's fine, it's just my dad.
[Tristan] I'm starting to think
you're trying to avoid him.
Why would I avoid him?
I don't know, you tell me.
Okay.
I guess I'm worried that once we do make time
for each other, we won't connect.
After my mom passed away,
he buried himself in his work to distract
from the heartache and I guess I just followed suit.
Now so many years have gone by
and it feels like we don't really know each other anymo.
So yeah, I guess I am avoiding him a little.
Work brought you all the way out here at Christmas.
Kind of feels like the universe
is trying to tell you something.
You wouldn't understand.
I'm sorry about your mom.
I can actually relate.
I come from this very respected family.
My mother's the head of the Warby Foundation.
My sister's becoming a surgeon like my father.
Me? I chose to spend my time traveling the world.
Running away.
But in doing so, I missed out on
what little time I had left with my dad.
I'm sorry about your dad.
I appreciate you being so open.
I know it's not easy.
No, vulnerability has never come naturally to me.
But somehow you make it feel easy.
I think this is it, a perfect tree.
What do you know?
Another Christmas miracle.
[Lottie laughs]
You know, I had my doubts,
but it seems like we always find what we're looking for.
Yeah, we do.
I should give these to him
and hopefully he can put them up everywhere,
and then if Dave comes by, he will see them and call us.
Or he's already coming and gone.
I mean, if he were here,
don't you think we would've seen him by now?
I'm sorry, what happened to Mr. Optimistic?
Oh, I'm optimistic about something.
[playful music]
[Lottie] Pam, these arrangements are beautiful.
I don't know how I'm gonna choose.
Oh, my daughter was going
to be in the nutcracker this year,
so I am well acquainted with the theme.
Was?
Yeah, she got sick,
and we had to pull her from the show.
Aw, she must be devastated.
You have no idea.
Tristan, can I steal you for one sec?
-Mm-hmm. -Hmm.
[curious music]
So, have you found it?
No, but we're still on time.
You have two days left until the event.
We cannot keep this from Mom forever, she will find out.
Give us one more day and if I can't find it,
I'll tell Mom myself.
I'm sorry, Jules.
Last thing I want to do is let you and Mom down.
You could never let me down.
I only want you to succeed
and take over this foundation for selfish reasons.
I missed you, I want you home.
I missed you too, I promise, I'll make this right.
I know you will.
Break.
This is tricky, but let's go
with the sugar palm arrangement.
[phone ringing]
Oh, I have to take this.
[Tristan] Sure.
Hi.
Okay, okay.
Yeah, sure, I, I will be right there.
[phone beeps]
Everything okay?
[Pam] I'm so sorry.
But my daughter's fever spiked
and we have to take her to the hospital.
Oh gosh, I'm so sorry.
Go, go, go.
Everything will be done in two days.
You can trust me with this.
Thank you so much for the opportunity.
Poor girl, I hope everything's okay.
So do I.
We're not gonna find this nutcracker, are we?
We have one more opportunity
to find Dave tonight at the ballet.
If we don't, I'll tell my mom first thing in the morning
and I'll make sure she knows you had nothing to do with it.
It's all on me.
Just hate to let her down.
Me too.
I was just starting to look forward to
moving back home to Boston.
[upbeat festive music]
That'd be nice.
[upbeat festive music continues]
[people chatting indistinctly]
[Tristan] Pardon me.
Huh, looks like we're seeing Clara's understudy tonight.
These seats are great.
You and your family do this every year?
We used to when we were kids,
that's the one time a year we could all slow down.
I saw "The Nutcracker" once with my family.
It was one of my happiest memories.
Maybe this year's an opportunity
to make some new ones with your dad.
Sometimes I feel like he's the one avoiding me,
like seeing me just reminds him of my mom
and just makes him sadder.
She was the glue that held us together.
I'm sure she'd want you to try.
Binoculars, seriously?
They're for looking for Dave.
Come on Tristan, look.
I'd rather be looking at you.
[Lottie laughs]
[audience applauds]
[upbeat festive music]
[upbeat festive music continues]
[romantic music]
[phone buzzing]
[Lottie] Well, no Dave.
I might as well call my boss right now and resign.
Don't do that.
Oh, I have a missed call from the airline.
[voicemail] This is the airport lost and found.
We've located a green carry on matching the description--
What?
[voicemail] Please call back at your earliest--
They think they found your bag.
You're kidding.
[Lottie] No.
Let's go.
Well, they're closed right now,
but I'll call first thing tomorrow.
I'll call, it's my luggage, my responsibility.
I can't believe it.
Just when we're about to throw in the towel.
I can't believe I'm about to say this,
but maybe "The Nutcracker" is fated.
[kiss smacks]
Well, thank you for this.
This was fun.
You're welcome.
I guess I'll see you tomorrow when all
of our problems have magically gone away.
[curious festive music]
[phone ringing]
Lost luggage department,
this is Rhonda speaking, how can I help you?
Hi, hello.
I, I got a call last night about my missing luggage.
It's a forest green--
Smythson carry on.
Yes, a very sweet man dropped this off last night.
Can you describe some of the items in it?
Namely a one of a kind, priceless antique nutcracker,
with a red emblem on its hat.
Sorry, sugar plum,
all I've got here is a collection
of very questionable sweaters.
No nut cracker then?
Unless you're talking about this one on the sweater.
No, terribly sorry, good luck!
Thanks, have a Merry--
[phone clicks]
Yeah, those, those sweaters definitely aren't mine.
Thanks anyway.
Merry Christmas.
How's she doing?
Oh, she's hanging in.
How are you?
Not great.
Listen, I have to come clean about something.
My luggage got swapped at the airport,
and I don't have Brenna ballerina.
Okay.
What, you're not upset?
Our daughter's Christmas is ruined.
She couldn't play Clara, she's in the hospital,
and now she's not even gonna get
what she wanted most for Christmas.
Dave, all she wants is time with you.
[gentle music]
You're right, I'm sorry.
[gentle music]
My my, what's all this?
Just some samples from the caterer
to serve your guests tonight.
Well, if this is a preview of tomorrow's gala, Lottie,
colour me impressed.
You really do go above and beyond.
Thank you, Mrs. Warby.
Call me Erica.
Erica. [laughs]
I'm curious,
what drew you to event planning in the first place?
Well, I,
I've always loved bringing people's dreams to life.
One tiny detail at a time.
You remind me of myself.
I know that I have a reputation
for being a stickler for details.
But you know, when my daughter got sick,
it really shifted my perspective.
It helped me to see the big picture.
You know that I hired you because your vision has heart.
Mrs. Warby, Erica,
you have no idea how much that means to me.
Hey, Mom.
[phone ringing]
Oh, I, I actually have to take this, excuse me.
I just had a moment with your mom there.
It was kind of a breakthrough.
Did you get the bag back?
It, it was the wrong one.
Oh no, the event's tomorrow.
I know.
We have to tell her.
I know we do.
Well,
maybe we'll still raise enough money without the nutcracker.
Uh-huh.
Would that even be enough?
Way ahead of you.
I reached out to your sister
and she put me in touch with the head nurse at the hospita.
I'm gonna arrange to have the kids write thank you cards
to the donors to remind them just
how much the funds mean to them.
We'll put the cards in the tree
at the event for everyone to read.
By the way, I was hoping you could pick up the cards
from the hospital tomorrow?
You're incredible.
It's just part of the job.
Right. [laughs]
Well, I should go.
You have guests coming.
Mm-hmm.
But more importantly, you have to tell her.
I will.
I promise, after the guests leave,
I don't wanna ruin this night for her.
It'll be fine.
-Will it? -Yeah.
I'll walk you out.
Yes, we're very excited for tomorrow.
You need to pick up the nutcracker for appraisal?
No, Tristan already dropped it off at the auction house
that he said...
Is that so?
Well, there must be some misunderstanding.
[tense festive music]
Lottie, Tristan, I'd like a word.
Mom, I can explain.
No need, I think I've got the idea.
We were hoping that we would find it in time.
I'm so sorry we kept this from you.
Blind hope is a risky thing to hang your hat on,
especially when you're dealing with a priceless antique.
I'm sorry Lottie, but this is grounds for dismissal.
Wait, Mom, don't put this on Lottie, okay?
This had nothing to do with her.
It was all my fault.
I'll deal with you later, Tristan.
Thank you again for the opportunity, Mrs. Warby.
I'm sorry I let you down.
[somber music]
[door squeals]
Lottie, don't leave, please, don't leave.
Why?
I don't have a job here anymore.
I'll explain everything to her.
And what?
You'll get a slap on the wrist
and still have a million opportunities at your feet.
So will you, okay?
You're so talented.
You can do anything you put your mind to, I've seen it.
You think it's so easy.
I've worked my whole life to get to where I am.
And here I have this huge opportunity
and I blow it to protect you.
Please don't give up, you can move back to Boston.
This was make or break for me.
I can't believe I fell for your, your, you.
What do you mean?
Your whole Christmas magic fate nice guy act.
I went against all my instincts and risked everything.
All because I met someone
who made me feel confident enough to blindly trust.
Like I didn't have to control everything.
Well, lesson learned.
It wasn't an act.
Don't stand there and tell me that
letting go and believing didn't feel good.
You can't just shut yourself off
because you're scared of getting hurt, Lottie.
I'm not listening to you anymore.
Fate brought us together for a reason and you know it.
Tristan.
I think this whole situation
is just proof that fate isn't real.
But my feelings for you are.
Please, just give me a chance.
I will talk to my mother, I will make her understand.
Goodbye, Tristan.
[emotional music]
[gentle music]
[coffee trickling]
Nurse said she'll be good to go
as soon as she wakes up.
Oh, thank goodness.
No one should spend Christmas in the hospital.
I'm sorry, I know you had a whole week planned with her.
No, it's all right.
We've got the rest of our lives.
Like I said, I am not going anywhere.
Don't make promises you can't keep.
No, I mean it this time,
Pam, I'm gonna take that new position at the firm.
No more life on the road.
What's it all worth If I can't be with my family?
This is going to turn Joey's Christmas right around.
I hope so.
I'm just sorry she won't get her time
in the spotlight or her Brenna ballerina.
Honestly, I think she's more excited
about her new nutcracker.
You think so?
Nutcrackers are all the rage this year.
The event I'm doing centres around one
that looks exactly like it.
Who knows?
Maybe you found one in your suitcase for a reason.
Maybe.
[gentle music]
[utensil rattling]
Oh, mornin' hun.
I was just making some eggs.
Do you got a minute?
For you, I'll make time.
[gentle music]
After all that,
I doubt I'll ever be hired in this industry again
never mind be head of the Boston branch.
This was more than just a job, Dad.
This was about helping people, making a difference.
Yeah, focus your energy on that.
Dedicate to yourself to what's important
and the rest will fall into place.
That's what your mother would say.
You're right.
And personally,
I wouldn't mind having my daughter back in town.
I guess I just didn't realize
how much I needed my dad.
Yeah, I feel like that's my fault.
I haven't always been the most present father.
Well, you're busy, you run a business.
Oh, that's no excuse.
And a father should be there for his daughter.
Especially after everything we went through.
You know, when we lost your mom,
I didn't handle it too well.
I see a lot of her in you
and sometimes the memories got to be too much.
But now I realize what a gift it is
to have a piece of her still with me.
I miss her every day.
So do I.
We still have each other.
I think she'd want us to be closer.
Well, you better go find that nutcracker
so you can pull off the event of the season
and move back home.
[Lottie laughs]
You're right.
Thanks, Dad.
[upbeat festive music]
Hi there.
I was wondering if you could help me with something.
I'm trying to track down a man named Dave.
Does he look familiar?
No?
Well, thanks so much, happy holidays.
Does this man look familiar to you?
You haven't seen him?
Well, thanks anyway, happy holidays.
This guy.
No?
Happy holidays.
Please, it's really important.
Can I just take a look at your sales record?
I really can't do that, ma'am.
Can I get one of your candy cane shortbreads?
That'll be three fifty.
I'm just gonna get my wallet.
[intense festive music]
It's her! [laughs]
Merry Christmas, keep the change.
[Erica] Tristan, we need to talk.
[curious music]
So, how'd it go with Mom?
Not great.
Maybe I should just stick with
what I know and hit the road again.
I don't think you should run away.
What's here for me?
I mean, I came back to prove I could contribute
to this family and look how that turned out.
No, you do contribute.
[gentle music]
You got me through some of my hardest times when I was sick.
This family needs you, the foundation needs you.
Mom knows that.
It's her dream and your fate for you to take over someday.
She will come around, I know it.
It's a done deal, finished, it's gonna happen.
Thanks Jules.
But what about the fundraiser?
We'll make do with what we've got.
You know, people will donate anyway.
It is about the kids after all.
[upbeat festive music]
Right, kids.
I've gotta go.
I'll see you at the event.
Oh yeah.
Oh. [laughs]
-Thank you. -[Jules] Always.
Airport lost and found, how can I help you?
Hi, I'm hoping for a Christmas miracle here.
Has anyone named Dave LeMoyne reported a lost green
Smythson carry-on?
I would absolutely love to look into that
for you on this fine Christmas Eve.
Oh, yeah, David LeMoyne, Boston, Massachusetts.
Are you serious?
I have his bag!
Hallelujah, finally a Christmas miracle.
Well, I have his contact info.
Do you have a pen?
Yay.
[fist thumping]
Oh, hi, are you looking for Dave?
Yes, I am.
Do you happen to know where he is?
Oh, yes.
Poor Dave is at the children's hospital with his daughter.
Bless her heart.
He's at the children's hospital?
Mm-hmm.
Thank you so much for collecting these letters.
I know hearing from the kids
is gonna go a long way with our donors.
Aren't you glad to be out?
-Yep. -Yep.
Dave?
-[Lottie] Tristan. -Lottie?
Dave!
-Lottie? -Pam?
Joey!
What is happening?
Lottie, how did you know where to find me?
Is everything okay with the flowers?
Yeah, everything's great with the flowers.
You know Dave!
How do you know me?
What, what is happening?
[both] Well.
[Lottie laughs]
There was a bit of a baggage mix up at the airport.
And we think you might have our nutcracker.
Yeah.
Oh.
You mean this nutcracker?
Yeah.
I don't wanna give him back.
Yeah, I know kiddo.
This nutcracker has to help with other sick kids,
just like he helped you.
Really?
Yeah, just like the ballet, right?
The nutcracker saves the day.
[emotional music]
Thank you.
We really appreciate your help with this.
And if you're feeling better,
we might have a way to make it up to you.
[upbeat festive music]
-It's perfect. -It really is.
Tristan, any developments?
Before you say anything more, Mom.
I think there's someone you might like to meet.
Oh, [gasps] is that,
it's perfect.
But how did you?
It's a long story.
Well, no time for that now.
I, I should get this somewhere safe.
Oh, I knew I could count on you.
It was all Lottie, really.
Oh, Lottie, I think I owe you an apology.
Tristan explained everything.
And while I do value honesty,
I am very grateful for your loyalty.
You've done just a wonderful job
and, and I would
highly recommend your services to anyone.
-Thanks, Mrs. Warby. -Wonderful.
[gentle music]
So, looks like we might actually pull this off.
Yeah, just one more thing left to do.
[upbeat festive music]
I'm sorry for yelling at you last night.
You got fired for something I did.
I kind of had it coming.
Yeah, but you were right.
I do need to trust my feelings and instincts more.
So, I saw my dad this morning
and we're gonna try to make more time for each other.
I'm really happy to hear that.
So, I know you're gonna be super busy tonight
throwing the biggest event of your career and all,
but I was wondering if
maybe you could save me a dance?
I'd love that.
[upbeat festive music]
[guests chatting indistinctly]
[Erica] Tristan,
I'd like you to give everyone the good news.
Okay, I got this.
Good evening, everyone.
If I could have your attention please.
I'm thrilled to announce that we've managed
to secure an anonymous bid
on Tchaikovsky's nutcracker so substantial,
that altogether we've exceeded our fundraising goal.
[audience applauds]
Thank you all so much.
You'll find thank you cards hanging on the tree over ther.
Please, take a moment to read
these special notes from the children
you're helping with your generous donations.
And I'd also like to thank my mother, Erica Warby,
who's dedicated her life to helping those in need.
[audience applauds]
And thank you to our event planner, Lottie Morgan.
Who's shown true Christmas spirit
helping in more ways than she even knows.
[audience applauds]
Now without further ado, allow me to introduce
the future prima ballerina of the West Boston Ballet,
Josephine LeMoyne.
[audience applauds]
[festive music]
Darling, it's absolutely perfect.
I just want you to know that when you are ready
to really come home and I'm actually ready to step down,
nobody could do a better job than you.
Thank you, Mom.
I don't know what to say.
Don't say anything, just watch the performance.
[festive music continues]
[audience applauds]
[upbeat festive music]
Dad, what are you doing here?
Oh, your friend Tristan invited me.
Is that so?
But what about the diner?
Well, I wanted to see the payoff on all your hard work.
Can't believe you did all this.
Your mom would be so proud.
I'm really glad you came, Dad.
It means a lot to me.
And I thought maybe I'd close the diner tomorrow,
so we could have all Christmas day together.
-But I thought you said-- -I changed my mind,
and none of the staff were complaining,
who wouldn't want to spend Christmas with their families?
[Erica] There you are.
I wanted to thank you again
for pulling all this off.
[Lottie] Thank you, it was my pleasure.
And who's this?
Oh, Dad, this is Erica Warby.
This is my dad, Jerry.
Nice to meet you.
You too, Jerry.
-Quite the event. -Yes.
You should be very proud of your daughter.
Why don't I show you around?
That would be lovely.
[phone ringing]
Lottie, the buzz about your event
is circulating like wildfire!
I cannot wait to see you take Boston by storm.
-Does that mean I got the-- -Yes, you got the job.
Of course, congratulations!
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas, Hilary.
May I have this dance?
You realize you're taking
your life into your own hands dancing with me.
You're worth the risk.
[gentle music]
Thanks for inviting my dad.
I thought he should see what a roaring success this is.
That's the word on the street.
I just got the call.
You're looking at the head of Lexington Events,
east coast branch.
That's amazing, Lottie.
Boston's lucky to have you back.
Hey, feeling dangerous?
[Lottie] Maybe.
I was going to attempt a twirl.
Oh, well I have a feeling luck's on my side today.
[both laugh]
Look at that, no twisted ankle, didn't break a vase.
You know, sometimes you just have to breathe
and trust the universe.
Having a good dance partner doesn't hurt either.
Hey, who ended up winning the nutcracker?
That guy.
-He kind of looks like-- -I know.
[Pam] Sweetie, I don't think those gifts are for you.
Then why does this one have my name on it?
What?
"To Joey LeMoyne, love Santa?"
Well, I guess open it.
Whoa, oh my gosh.
Best Christmas ever, yes!
Dave, please tell me you did not spend
our life savings on a very expensive toy.
That belongs in a museum!
I swear I had nothing to do with this.
Thank you so much.
Merry Christmas, sweetie.
Thank you.
I hope the nutcracker gives its next owner
something special as it did me.
And what would that be?
Isn't it obvious?
[romantic music]
[upbeat festive music]