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And then I saw the glow of Christmas

just reflected in their faces, and I knew my job was done.

Ah, the true joy of Christmas.

Hey, I'll take a Jack Frost.

Can I have a peppermint twist? Thanks.

Honestly, I don't know how I got here.

Christmas used to be my favorite holiday when I was a kid.

Now that my job is Christmas, you

know, prepping these campaigns 24/7 all year long,

it's like there's only so much holiday

spirit a person can muster.

Too much of a good thing?

Exactly.

This is why I go to the Maldives every year.

It's where I find my Christmas spirit.

Oh, yeah.

Nothing says Christmas like a bungalow on the beach.

Doesn't your family want you home, though?

Oh, they do.

But they don't understand what I need right now.

What I need is a week-long of nothing but sea, sun, and sand.

Are you gonna be texting all through dinner?

I'm sorry, it's work.

As a doctor and as your best friend,

who is a little concerned about you,

I'm gonna prescribe you put your phone down and be present.

OK, let me just send it.

Mm-hmm.

So proud of you.

Oh, thank you.

Cheers.

Merry Christmas.

So, are you still stuck going to Kyle's for Christmas?

You make it sound like it's a punishment.

Well.

I'm actually really looking forward to it.

We're doing Christmas Eve with them.

And then we spend Christmas morning opening

presents with my family.

Ugh, I don't know how you do it, Suma.

Juggling a medical practice, family, Kyle, his mother.

Seriously?

I mean, if you're gonna swipe left on every guy,

what's the point of being on the app?

OK, I'm putting it away.

I just want to make sure you're happy, OK?

I know you want to answer that.

It's my brother.

It's probably his, "Please come home for Christmas," call.

Hey, Connor.

I know you're not calling me to try and convince me

to come home on the one time of the year I

actually get a break from work. - I know.

But this year is different, I promise.

I've already booked my bungalow.

I'm proposing to Sienna on Christmas Eve.

And I want the whole family here when I do it.

Oh, my gosh. Connor!

I'm sorry to mess up your trip.

But if ever there was a reason, right?

What did Mom and Dad say?

They don't know yet.

I want it to be a surprise.

Of course, I had to tell you, otherwise you'd be on an island

somewhere.

Will you come?

Of course. Yeah, yeah.

I'll make it work.

Great.

I love you, Addy.

I love you, too, Connor.

Congratulations.

Oh, I was so close to the Maldives.

What happened?

Oh, my brother's proposing to his girlfriend on Christmas Eve

and he wants me to be there.

When was the last time you went home for Christmas?

Six years ago.

I mean, I pop in every now and then, just not for Christmas.

What?

You've never been to my home town.

"Red Lake Falls, where Christmas is not just a holiday,

it's a way of life."

That's the town motto.

That is actually adorable.

Everyone's great.

It's just, a person can only handle so much Christmas.

Yeah, but you're gonna be with your family.

I'm really happy for my brother, but I don't know.

Things with my dad, they've just sort changed over the years.

OK, so Christmas Eve is in five days.

Connor proposes that night, which

means I should probably stay an extra day

for my dad's charity event.

But by the 26th, I'm on a plane to the Maldives.

Sounds like you got it all planned out.

Have you met me?

Oh!

Hi, Addy.

Hey, Mom.

I'm just coming into town.

There's even more Christmas decorations than I remember.

Well, nothing out of the ordinary.

Really?

Since when do we have a flying reindeer and a Christmas store?

The Christmas store is new.

We've had the reindeer for a few years now.

You just haven't been home for Christmas in a while.

Well, I'm here now.

Yes, you are.

And I'm sure your father will be happy to see you.

What was that?

Nothing.

Are you all right?

I've been so busy I haven't had a chance

to get my car serviced.

I told you a million times.

I know, I know.

I'll be home soon. I love you.

Bye.

Hello?

Oh, hi!

Hi, Mom.

Oh!

Hi, Mom.

You look exhausted.

That's lovely. Thanks, Mom.

Oh, sorry.

Work, work, work.

Where's Dad?

He's still at the office.

But your brother stopped by.

Connor, your sister's home.

There she is.

Hello, Officer.

Aw.

Mmm, hi.

Christmas Eve is in four days, and I've

got cookies to put in the oven.

So you two have a little brother-sister time.

I'll be back in a sec.

I see some things never change.

Yeah.

- I'm so excited. - Come here.

I'll show you something.

OK, take a look at this.

Connor, it's beautiful.

You think Sienna will like it?

Oh, yes.

It's perfect.

Thank you for trusting me with your secret.

Oh, well, it's the only way I knew I could

get you home this time of year.

OK.

Plus, you think radio-free Mom could keep this from Sienna?

You make a very good point.

Shh.

Oh, I'm glad you two still have your little secrets.

I don't what--

Speaking of, I found your diaries--

What?

when I was getting the ornaments out of the attic.

I put them on your bed.

I thought you'd have fun reading them.

So I can relive my awkward teenage years?

No, thanks.

You used to love journaling.

Maybe you can find a little bit of that joy

since you're finally home for the holiday.

You're even the guest of honor at your father's

Christmas Day celebration.

Really?

Does Dad know that?

What are you doing?

I'm doing work emails.

I've been in the car for three hours.

I haven't had a chance to sit.

You've been sitting in the car.

Besides, Christmas is upon us.

There's no rest for the weary.

I have a list of things I need you to get me from town.

Thank you.

Oh.

More than a few things, apparently.