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[♪♪]
[Santa] Ho, ho, ho!
Merry Christmas!
Ho, ho, ho!
Hi. Hello!
[♪♪]
It's so tiny!
No one's gonna be able to see it.
It will be fighting to be seen, Harriet.
I think it's quite poetic.
Or... pitiful.
Actually, it's kind of like the rest of this place.
Jacob, I think it's perfect.
[mouths words]
-[text alert chimes] -Oh...
-[reminder alert beeps] -Oh.
Coffee's ready in 10 minutes!
[Jacob] I'll be right there.
[Harriet] It just needs a little sparkle, you know.
[Jacob] Harriet, we've got sparkle.
-[keys jangling] -Come on.
Come on...
Ohh! There we go.
Might be time to have someone come and take a look at that.
Just gotta have the magic touch.
Plus, it deters thieves.
Ah, yes.
Let there be... light!
Every time.
True...
but our company is willing to invest
a significant amount of money
into buying and developing your building.
All right.
In the spirit of Christmas,
I am willing to raise my offer one last time.
Now, I'm about to pick up my daughter for the holidays,
so I don't have time to do this dance.
Let's make this a Merry Christmas
for both of us, huh, what do you say?
[beeps phone off]
[exhales deeply]
[♪♪]
Do I have to go?
You're gonna have so much fun!
You will love it in Nantucket.
The ocean, the beach...
But it's winter. I can't go swimming.
-No, but-- -[vehicles approaches]
Oh! There's your dad now.
There's my girl!
Oh!
You all set?
Good morning, Lauren.
Andy.
Can I call you every day?
You can call me any time you want.
Oh, sweetie!
It's only two weeks.
And I bet it's gonna be the best two weeks of your life.
Did you know your bedroom has a balcony overlooking the ocean?
My bedroom has a balcony?
Yep. And Grandpa wants to see you, ASAP.
Wow! Wink, aren't you lucky?
Hmm? Now, you be good for Dad and Grandpa, okay?
I will.
I promise.
Hi, Manny!
Hello there, Ms. Wink.
Did you know that my bedroom has a balcony?
[Manny] That's wonderful news.
Just, uh...
take care of her
and remember to have her back by the 29th.
Christmas presents. Right.
You didn't happen to get Wink anything from me, did you?
We're not married anymore, Andy, so that would be a no.
You'll have to do your own Christmas shopping.
That's just a little something
for Wink to open from me on Christmas.
Fair enough. I deserved that.
I'm sure there's a toy store on the island.
Hey, I'd appreciate it if you didn't encourage her
to call anytime an issue came up.
You know, the whole point of this
was to give Wink and I a chance to bond, you know?
Just the two of us.
That would require you to be present.
You can't just park Wink with a sitter while you work.
I know.
Merry Christmas, Lauren.
Merry Christmas, Andy.
I love you, Wink!
Bye, Mom! I love you, too.
Merry Christmas!
[clunk-thump]
[cash drawer rumbles and thuds]
[♪♪]
Will I ever see a mermaid, Mom?
I'm sure you will.
You know...
legend says if you see a mermaid,
your troubles will fade and blessings will find you.
Can you help me?
All right, so can you do the tail right there?
Yeah. It's perfect. Oh, I love that.
[♪♪]
[Jacob] And then I said, "Well, I don't know about that."
-You said that? -I said that!
-To his face? -Right to his face, Yes.
Of course I'm gonna say that.
-Hi, guys. -Yeah.
Finally. Jacob wouldn't spill until we were all here.
You know how I like an audience.
Thanks, Molly.
So, what's the tea?
Some muddy sort of chai blend.
Okay. Anyways.
So, I have it on very good authority
that Oscar Bittlesman, the real estate mogul
who just bought that place out in 'Sconset--
...That's not really my style.
I prefer mid-century modern, but it is a classic--
Ahem.
Right. Carry on.
Anyway. The word is,
Mr. Bittlesman is planning on retiring to the island and--
And he's redeveloping the wharf.
That's ridiculous.
The Martins would never sell to some washashore developer.
Mm. Edward Martin might not have,
but he left the wharf to his children,
and they want to cash out.
Well, what does this Bittlesman--
sounds like a fake name--
plan to even do?
I heard it's the "R" word...
revitalization.
What is "revitalization"?
Well, they slap on a coat of fresh paint,
raise our rents a little, call it a day.
-Yeah. -Do you know that for a fact?
Does anybody ever really know anything?
Personally...
I think a change of ownership could be good..
Or they kick us all out and tear it all down.
Let's try to focus on the positive.
Well, if you expect the worst,
then you'll never be disappointed.
Sounds like island gossip to me.
Exactly.
It's a week until Christmas
and the Seaside Noel kicks off tonight.
Until I see something in writing,
it's all just hearsay,
and we've got a boat parade to set up.
Oh... [snaps]
my boat is good to go.
[laughter]
Dad, what are we doing here?
Well, I wanted to show you something.
I thought we were going to Grandpa's?
We are.
First, I wanted to show you why your Grandpa moved here.
This wharf-- actually, this spot right here--
was your Grandma's favorite place.
Cool.
You know what?
My mom used to say,
"Your destiny is like a sailboat out at sea--
you can steer it left or right, any direction you like,
but the wind will always take you
where you're supposed to be."
What's that supposed to mean?
Now, sometimes, I forget how old you are,
but, one day, you will appreciate
my passed-down wisdom.
What would anyone want to change about this place?
Well, I could change a few things.
-Oh, hold on. -[phone rings]
I gotta take this, okay?
Yeah, Ben. Hey.
Do we have a deal?
Dad, look! A sailboat steering wheel--
like Grandma used to--
[indistinct chatter]
...say.
I'm just saying, things here aren't as bad as you think.
Look at this.
Well, how many times have I told you?
You don't put sails with shells, Jacob.
-Oh! -Whoa!
Are you okay?
Yeah... totally.
Well, that's a problem.
It's... barely a crack.
I think the wharf is sinking.
You all right there, Christina?
Perfect!
Well, you've been very helpful.
Thank you.
So are you sure you don't need anything else?
No. This is, uh, me, right here.
Happiest place in Nantucket.
You own a toy store?
Didn't you see the sign, Dad?
Oh, well, look at that.
You know, I was just telling Wink--
this is my daughter, Wink--
Hi, Wink. I'm Christina.
I'm Andy.
Hi.
Hi. I was just telling Wink
that my parents used to bring me down here every summer.
My mom used to love the lighthouse and the wharf.
Oh, yeah, that's a great spot.
But it's not summer now.
No, but tonight is the launch of the Seaside Noel.
We're having a boat parade.
You guys should come by.
Really? Uh, well, we just got into town--
[phone rings]
One second.
I gotta take this.
Uh... five minutes, Wink.
Yeah. Uh... yeah, yeah, yeah.
[door jingles shut]
[♪♪]
Yeah, I know, Ben,
but we've been going through negotiations for weeks.
I'm not gonna keep doing this.
All right.
I love mermaids, don't you?
You know, Nantucket is mermaid country.
Legend has it they live just off the coast here.
Have you ever seen one?
Not yet, but my mom did once.
Mermaids are good luck, you know,
but it doesn't don't quite work the same way
if you just keep it inside your jacket.
I'm sorry. Am I in trouble?
I'd have to ask the big guy...
Santa.
Taking stuff without paying
doesn't usually get you on the "nice" list.
I'm really sorry.
It's okay.
I believe you, Wink.
That must be short for something?
"Winnifred."
I was named after my grandma who used to love to sail.
I bet she was smart, like you.
[beeps phone off]
How about you promise never to do it again,
and I won't tell Santa?
Are you gonna tell my dad?
Tell Dad what?
[sighing]
I stole a mermaid.
Wink, you know better.
I said I was sorry.
She promised not to do it again,
and honestly, I'm happy to let it go.
Well, I appreciate that,
but I think we should make it right.
Don't you?
I have a great idea.
The shop can get pretty busy at Christmas
and I could use an extra hand.
Maybe you could help me out tomorrow morning,
and we'll call it even?
What do you say, Wink?
Okay.
That's fine with me.
We have a deal.
Thank you, Christina.
I'll see you tomorrow morning.
Yes, you will.
Come on, Wink. Let's go.
Ahem. Nice socks.
[Christina] Oh. Yeah, thanks.
[Andy chuckles]
[♪♪]
You're here!
Hey, Dad.
Great to see you.
Wow. What a place.
Well, wait till you see the view.
And who's this big girl beside you?
Hi, Grandpa.
You are almost as big as your dad.
No. I'm more like my mom.
Well...
welcome aboard.
Well, that's how the islanders talk here.
Well, okay. Aye-aye, Cap'n.
How're you feeling, Dad?
Oh, fine. It was just a scare.
Like I told you before--
it's nothing to be too concerned about.
Yet big enough to move here.
Between you and Janice,
I'm not gonna hear the end of it.
Janice?
Let me guess--
he's telling you it's impossible to find good help.
Well, when it comes to business,
I can confirm he is a tough one to please.
This is Janice, my drill sergeant.
Or "housekeeper and chef."
Well, he's lucky to have you.
Aw, I'm wearing him down, bit by bit.
Well, that's one way of putting it.
[Janice chuckles]
What are you up to now?
Christmas lights.
I found these in the unpacked boxes in the garage
and they still work.
Janice has been on my case to put up Christmas decorations.
You don't have any decorations?
Well, now, I've just settled in.
But you can't do Christmas without decorations, can you?
I'm sure Grandpa has a lot going on, sweetie.
I'd say you have a very smart granddaughter.
Hi, Wink. I'm Janice.
-Hi. -If you need anything,
you come to me, okay?
Now, let's get those bags inside.
[♪♪]
I'm so glad you finally made it.
Your ferry got in a couple of hours ago.
What took you so long?
Oh, we stopped by the wharf.
I wanted to show Wink around.
And? What do you think?
Oh, it's still a beautiful spot,
but, uh, you're right.
The docks are definitely showing their age.
The land is prime real estate.
It's still a solid investment.
Absolutely,
but I thought the whole point of you moving here
was to retire, not to start a new project.
Bittlesmans never say no to a good opportunity.
Yes, I am well aware
of the Bittlesman Business Model, Dad.
Besides that,
this project would be really important to your mother.
You don't have a tree either?
Now that...
I was waiting for you.
Wink, you must be hungry?
Yes, but can I just see my room first?
Sure can!
Let's get you settled in.
You're right.
This view is incredible.
So...
how is she doing?
She's been...
acting out.
This is her first Christmas without her mother around.
That's normal.
She tried to steal a toy mermaid.
She what?
Yeah.
The owner of the toy store was very understanding, though,
so Wink's gonna help her out there
to make up for it.
Mm. Good.
Learning a little work ethic at her age
never hurt anyone.
Exactly what you used to say to me.
So, what's the plan with the wharf?
I'm not sure yet.
We're going to the Boat Parade tonight,
so I can take a look at things in person.
[♪♪]
Okay, word is, the new developer,
Oscar Bittlesman,
is coming tonight.
Really?
I'd like to meet him.
Well, looks like we made it.
Hey.
I'm glad you did.
Me too.
Wink, there's a Letters to Santa station over there.
Could help you get back on the "nice" list.
-Yeah, come on, Dad. Let's go. -All right.
[Andy chuckles]
And who is that?
Andy and Wink. I met them earlier.
Right. When you fell.
I didn't fall.
Doesn't matter, okay? The wharf isn't broken.
Okay, well, all I'm saying is,
that man could be Brad Pitt's younger brother.
I mean, look at that bone structure.
[inhales deeply]
Okay, let's get it started, okay?
Okay. How am I?
You're great.
Hello, everybody, and Merry Christmas!
[overlapping] Merry Christmas!
Most of you know me already,
but I'm Christina Antoni,
and I am head
of the Nantucket Historical Society,
and it is my pleasure to welcome you all
to the 44th Annual Seaside Noel.
[crowd cheering]
We have an exciting week of events leading up to Christmas.
We have the Christmas Carol and Stroll,
the Gingerbread House Contest,
the Old Christmas Movie Matinee,
and, of course, the Snow Ball at the Whaling Museum.
But...
the reason you're all here tonight--
the Christmas Boat Parade!
[cheering]
So...
without further ado,
let's start the parade in three...
[crowd] ...Two, one...
Yay!
[cheering]
[♪♪]
Look at my boat glow!
Yeah, that's a real showstopper.
[♪♪]
If you lean just right,
you can almost see the lighthouse.
[♪♪]
[applauding]
Well done.
When my dad mentioned the Boat Parade,
I didn't realize it would be this beautiful.
Well, it was a group effort.
Did you see my boat? It was the little one.
It was so cute.
Yeah.
Did you say your dad is here?
Yes. Yes. Uh, Christina, this is my father, Oscar.
Hi.
Hello.
And do you know Janice?
Of course. Hi, Janice.
Always a favorite event every year.
Oscar... are you
the Oscar Bittlesman?
That's what the doctor tells me.
So then you're...?
Andy. Bittlesman.
Okay. Hi.
I rent the toy shop on the wharf,
and we heard this silly rumor
that there's some sort of "revitalization" plan?
Yes, I thought about revitalization
when I read the reports,
but seeing it live...
that won't be necessary.
[Christina] Ah! See?
I told you it was blown way out of proportion.
What I mean is,
I don't think revitalization will be enough.
Not enough?
I knew it.
Well, it's clear
the current foundation won't hold the new marina.
New marina?
The wharf is a local treasure.
And it's going to be even more spectacular
when it's finished.
What about all the local shops?
The commercial operations
will need to be out as soon as possible.
Out? But...
it's Christmas.
I understand the timing is tight,
but unfortunately,
we're on a strict schedule with this one.
You can't do this.
Excuse me?
Dad.
Don't you care what we think?
I beg your pardon?
This is a community.
A developer can't just waltz in
and start barking orders.
With all due respect, it's kind of a cliche.
With all due respect...
...this is a business, my livelihood.
And an important project to me,
not a cliche.
Now if you'll excuse me.
[♪♪]
Well, this is not ideal.
A parking ticket is "not ideal."
This is--
Devastating.
Oh, you all act like it's a surprise.
I've seen this coming for years.
You've only been here for five years.
Yeah, and I've had renter's remorse ever since.
What? Oh, you guys are fine.
This place just needs a makeover.
Well, your wish is about to come true.
I know, I'm so excited.
They're not gonna knock down our wharf
and build a marina.
Ooh. You're in denial, Christina.
It's normal for someone who's in a state of shock.
I'm serious.
They're not gonna take away our shops.
It's our tradition. It's our livelihood.
And we've moved to "anger."
I have to do something, anything.
Here comes the bargaining.
She's moving through these stages
-much faster than I expected. -Much faster.
Was I too harsh with him?
You were... passionate.
Okay, here's what you need to do.
You need to flirt with that cute son of his.
What's his name?
Um... uh, Adam?
Andy. And no, I'm not gonna do that.
Well, a little friendly fraternization with the...
the handsome enemy never hurt anybody.
Christina,
your shop has been here 25 years.
Jacob's nearly as long.
We grew up here.
We just need to explain--
...Calmly and kindly--
...How important the wharf is to us.
Well, most of us.
Your enthusiasm will win him over.
[♪♪]
Morning, Grandpa.
Morning, Wink.
I've been thinking.
Oh, you have, have you?
We should get a Christmas tree.
Did you know cut ones don't have a family?
We can give them one.
Just let him know.
She is quite the negotiator.
Yeah. I think she gets it from me.
But Mom's the lawyer.
[Janice] Breakfast is ready.
Well, maybe we can go later.
Let's just see how work goes first, okay?
[Wink] But, Dad...
That looks delicious, Janice.
What's this nonsense?
It's called "health."
Enjoy!
[Wink giggles]
That woman.
There's a piece in today's paper--
"Wharf development sparks debate among local businesses."
I can't imagine who would be behind that.
We have to make sure this "debate"
doesn't turn into a protest.
Well, you know, meeting with the tenants
could go a long way in smoothing things over.
Wink's gonna be helping out Christina
at the toy store today.
I'll talk to her.
Good luck.
That one's a handful.
Some cookies for Christina.
Wink... you can say these are from Oscar.
Oh, now, we don't need to do that.
No, but she's a lovely girl
and a little kindness at Christmas
never hurt anyone.
It's like she's got X-ray vision.
I like her.
[♪♪]
-Merry Christmas. -Merry Christmas.
Good morning.
Good morning!
Cookies from my grandpa.
Your grandpa-- the Oscar Bittlesman--
made cookies for me?
That's very thoughtful of him.
[mutters] Yep.
Janice-- I mean, Grandpa... said that
a little kindness at Christmas can never hurt anyone.
They're really delicious.
Well, please tell Janice--
uh, I mean, your grandpa--
that I really appreciate it.
Will you put these inside for me and I'll be right in?
Sure.
All right, kiddo, I'll come back and pick you up
in, um, two hours?
Two hours is great.
Bye, Dad.
Bye, kiddo.
You're not sticking around?
I've got a little work to do.
Right. Other shopkeepers to evict.
I really do feel bad about that.
Does that mean we have to be enemies now?
I don't believe in enemies.
Good.
So you know, I do work with my dad,
but he's the one handling this project.
So all my endearing stories
about how the wharf is an important part
of Nantucket's history,
or that my mother started this shop 25 years ago,
would be wasted on you?
Pretty much.
[chuckles]
But, a consolation-- my dad did buy a house here.
He's technically a local now.
So anything he does
will be in the best interests for the community.
[Christina] Actually,
he's what we would call a "washashore."
Only born-and-bred Nantuckians are considered locals.
I'll let you tell him that.
Yeah, I probably shouldn't.
They do look friendly.
Definitely fraternizing.
-Definitely fraternizing. -Mm-hmm.
Two hours?
-Two-- -Two hours.
Two hours. Got it. All right.
-Thanks. Bye. -Bye.
[♪♪]
Merry Christmas.
Have a cookie.
Your grandpa's cookies are a hit.
We should charge for them.
Whatever happened
to "a little kindness at Christmas never hurt"?
Oh, yeah.
I'm not very good at this.
Well, no one ever became an expert in an hour.
Do you want a little tip?
Sure. Why not?
Okay, so, you put the box in the middle, upside down,
and then fold the paper over in the middle...
fold down...
fold down, triangle up.
Who taught you how to wrap?
My mom.
We used to work here together.
She painted that mural.
That's her, right there.
She's pretty. My mom's pretty, too.
I bet she is.
Is your mom with you for Christmas?
No, she's in Connecticut.
Can I call her?
Of course.
Here you go.
Thank you.
[dialing]
Mom? Yeah. It's me.
No. Not yet.
We don't even have a Christmas tree.
Dad says maybe later.
I miss you.
[♪♪]
It went great.
Yeah, yeah.
I'm close to Town Hall, but I gotta pick up Wink soon.
Sure, Dad.
I can meet with the city planners real quick, okay.
-[beep] -[sighs]
[♪♪]
Can I try again?
Of course. Do you remember the tip?
Fold down, fold down, triangle up?
You got it.
You know, my parents split up when I was young, too.
I lived with my mom,
so I didn't get to see my dad very much.
Did he work a lot, too?
Sort of. He moved far away.
Just think how lucky you are
that you have a mom and a dad who love you very much.
And now you get two Christmases...
it's way better than one.
Yeah, I guess so.
Sometimes, change can be hard because it's different,
but change is actually a good thing.
Like with you and the wharf?
Well...
that's...
a little bit more complicated than...
[wrapping rustles]
Hey, nice job.
I did it!
You did. We can show your dad your good work
when he gets here.
He's always late.
Well, he's a little bit late, but... but I'm not worried.
We still have lots of wrapping to do
and plenty of cookies to eat.
You know what we need?
Music.
[click]
[pop music plays]
It's done!
It's perfect.
[♪♪]
Oh. Oh, yeah.
-[click] -[silence falls]
Oh, no.
You think we'll see a mermaid?
We might. They're probably watching us right now.
I want to see one.
Me too.
But the only place I know for sure
there's been a mermaid sighting
is in Mermaid Cove, right over there.
[Wink] Can we go there?
We should probably ask your dad.
Ask Dad what?
Dad!
Real mermaids!
Cool!
Sorry I'm late. Kinda got held up.
We were just finishing the last of the Christmas cookies.
Although we probably could've gone for lunch,
if we know what time you were actually coming.
Yeah, that's my bad. Sorry.
Um, still hungry?
I'm full on cookies.
Sugar high. Noted.
Saw you closed early. Everything okay?
Yeah, just a minor electrical issue.
She lost all power.
It was crazy.
Oh, wow. Well, do you have an electrician coming?
Absolutely.
In two days.
You're not gonna have power for two days?
This time of year's pretty busy with Christmas-light mishaps.
I'm thinking I'll use it to my advantage
and bring back flashlights.
Make it an in-store scavenger hunt.
You could do that, or I could just take a look?
You know, they don't call me a "Handy Andy" for nothin'.
No one calls you that, Dad.
Someone called me that.
Once.
[whispers] No. They didn't.
[laughing]
[Christina] How's it going over there?
Uh, just navigating my way
through all the duct tape and string.
String adds character.
If only it added power.
You know...
I think you could find a pretty nice shop
somewhere on Main Street with things like heat,
electricity...
no strings attached.
Very funny.
There's nothing wrong with being a little antique.
Yeah. Well, more like archaic.
[chuckles]
[clunk-whoosh]
[radio plays]
Would you look at that?
-Way to go, Dad! -[radio shuts off]
Ah, well, I fixed it temporarily,
but I'm not sure how long it will hold.
Well, that's okay. I've got more duct tape.
I am sure you do.
But seriously, you might want to consider moving.
Besides trying to get me out of here,
thank you for your help.
You're welcome.
How did you learn to do that?
Well, you work on a few developments,
you learn a thing or two along the way.
Well, I feel like I should repay you.
That's honestly not necessary.
'Sides, I feel like I kind of owe you, anyway.
Well, it is time to get you home for dinner.
I heard you don't have a tree yet.
Yeah, we, uh...
not yet.
Perhaps tomorrow I could help.
I know the locals' secret spot.
Come on, Dad, please?
[Andy laughs]
Yeah. Sure. Why not?
Bye, Christina.
Bye. Thanks for your help.
[overlapping] Bye.
[door bell jingles]
I'm surprised and glad that you made it.
Well, us washashores are not gonna turn down
an invite to a locals' secret spot.
So, uh, what are you,
some kind of Christmas-tree expert?
I've been known to dabble.
Christmas is my favorite time of year.
There's something so hopeful about Christmas.
You know, you sound just like Wink.
Well, kids see the world with such openness.
It's how we all were before the world hardened us.
You don't seem hardened.
Oh, me, I'm not.
I meant, in general.
Wow. This one's huge!
Say. Ah... Nordic Spruce.
This is a great tree,
but Nordics drop a lot of needles,
and I'm not sure if Janice or your grandfather
would like that very much.
Definitely not.
So, then we keep looking.
You know, no reason to settle on the first one we see.
Yes. We will be Christmas-tree connoisseurs.
Yeah.
Circling back to your father--
We are circling back now, are we?
-Yeah, you like how I did that? -Very subtle.
What are my chances of changing his mind about the wharf?
Honestly, not great.
I met with the city planners yesterday,
which is actually why I was late.
I thought this was your father's project?
It is.
He asked me to do a favor,
and he's a hard one to say "no" to.
At the meeting, there were people
that thought the new marina would be a good thing.
You know? It could provide a lot of jobs.
While shutting down the Shedders.
They're my wharf friends-- it's a nickname we got
because all of our shops are converted fisherman sheds.
"The Shedders."
I'm picturing matching jean jackets.
[laughs] No. Harriet would never approve.
She runs "Nantucket Couture,"
but she considers herself to be high-fashion.
She's actually the most open to moving.
I'm liking the sound of this Harriet.
What if we want to stay?
Well, your rent would be adjusted to market rates.
It could be a year or two before the new marina's ready.
So, either way,
we have to leave, and our rent goes up?
[phone rings]
Look, I understand this is your business, but--
Technically...
I'm not involved.
Yet it kind of seems like you are.
This isn't about profit for me.
Well, then what's it about?
My family's been here for three generations.
My mom opened the store when I was seven.
It was her vision and now it's mine.
Do you think this one will fit in Grandpa's house?
[Andy] Wow. What is it?
Noble Fir.
I like the name.
Noble Firs are my favorite.
They have the strongest branches and the best smell.
You gotta try it.
[inhaling deeply]
-We have a winner! -Yay!
Can you get the door for us, Wink?
Thanks, sweetie.
-You're welcome. -Oh--
-Don't fall. -Watch your step.
Wow.
This place is beautiful.
Yeah, yeah, my dad has always been great
at hiring people with good taste.
Could I give Christina a tour?
How about we get the tree set up first, kiddo?
Uh, are you sure I should stay?
I didn't make the best first impression with your dad.
But we want you here.
Yeah, and who's gonna help us decorate,
if not the Christmas expert, huh?
-Okay. -All right!
The living room is this way.
What do we have here?
Our Christmas tree!
All right.
♪ Hark the herald angels sing ♪
♪ Glory to the newborn king
♪ Peace on Earth And mercy mild ♪
♪ God and sinners reconciled
♪ Joyful all ye nations rise
♪ Join the triumph Of the skies ♪
♪ With angelic hosts proclaim
♪ Christ is born in Bethlehem ♪
-There we go. -[phone rings]
Looks good.
I gotta take this.
I'll be right back.
Hey. Ben, you got the paperwork?
[bell dings]
Oh! That's the shortbread. Ooh.
[Andy] Okay. All right.
Well, let 'em know we've got a deadline.
[Wink] There's only one left.
Huh.
How are we gonna get that on the tree?
Dad? Could you help us?
One minute, okay? Sorry, Ben. What was that?
You know, I haven't been keeping up
with my medicine ball lunges,
but I think I can give it a shot.
Okay.
Okay! Oh, boy.
Here we go.
[Wink] Got it. It fits! Good job.
Dad, look. It's done!
Yes, I can see that.
[♪♪]
Oh, Grandpa. We got a tree.
[Oscar, quietly] And you decorated it.
Oh...
I thought it was okay.
Where'd the tree come from?
It was-- It was my idea.
Why am I not surprised?
Mr. Bittlesman...
I know it's not my place, but how can you not love it?
It's beautiful and-and it's Christmas.
You're right.
It's not your place.
Ah. Hey, Dad.
I see you didn't waste any time.
[♪♪]
I should go.
But I thought you could stay to read our story.
It's Christmas tradition.
I'd love to, but it's getting late.
Shortbread is ready.
If you'll excuse me...
I've had a long day.
Good evening.
I'll call a cab.
No. No, no, no.
I'll give you a ride.
But I thought we were gonna read the story?
When I get back, okay?
[♪♪]
You can stop here.
My... My house is just up those stairs.
Well, thanks for the ride.
I'm sorry.
I was trying to help and I made a mess.
It's not your fault.
Does your dad hate Christmas or something?
No.
No, it's just...
we used to do this big thing with my mom.
She was always the one who initiated it.
You think he wanted to be involved?
Honestly, I... I think it was the lighthouse tree topper.
My mom got it
and they had this tradition of putting it on the tree together.
And then he walked in and saw me putting it on with Wink.
I feel awful.
There's no way you could've known.
Besides... [chuckles]
Wink had a blast.
It was really fun.
Wink is so great.
Yeah.
You know, this is her first Christmas with just me.
All you can do is just be there for her.
I'm trying.
That's why we're here.
[phone rings]
Does your phone always do that?
[beep]
Mm. It's just work. Sorry.
What was I saying?
Don't people know what time it is?
It's fine.
I have a few developments going on in New York,
and with my dad retiring...
[sighs] ...it just seems like work's never been busier.
Sounds stressful.
You know, nobody ever said in their final moments,
"I wish I worked more."
Sometimes, it's just about knowing
what matters most to you.
[♪♪]
[Oscar] It wasn't her place
to get the tree and decorate it.
Listen, Dad.
I'm sorry we went and got the tree without you.
It was not intentional.
And Christina had no idea that the tree topper
was something you and Mom used to do together.
She...
She feels awful.
I was Wink's age
when we'd stay on the island for the summer.
I forgot you used to come here as a kid.
My dad loved this island,
but he could never afford a place like this.
I swore, one day, I would buy it.
And you did.
It's pretty inspiring.
When life and work got busy...
that lighthouse
was your mother's way of reminding me
of our visits here...
of the simpler times...
the peace...
that everything will be okay.
I had a great meeting
with the other wharf-dwellers tonight.
They're willing to listen.
Christina's a good person, Dad.
She and I see things differently.
And when did that become such a bad thing?
She has a way of acting
without thinking about the consequences.
Maybe you need to go talk to her,
hear her out.
I think you'll see you two aren't so different.
Better if you talk to her for me.
Sure, Dad.
Goodnight.
[♪♪]
[text beeps]
[♪♪]
There you are.
You're up early.
Janice is teaching me how to make cookies
for my cookie business.
Make sure there's no bumpy spots.
My little entrepreneur.
You know, you're gonna be such an expert,
maybe you can teach me.
I already told Mom I would teach her.
You hungry, Andy? I've got pancakes.
Thanks, Janice,
but I'll probably just grab something in town.
I have a little Christmas business to do.
Hey, Wink, I'll be back later.
Okay, Dad.
We can do something? You and me?
Sure, Dad.
Janice, could you let my dad know I'll give him a call?
He's already at meetings in town.
Oh, that's never a good sign,
when the retired guy beats you to work.
I better go. Bye, sweetie.
-Bye, Andy. -Bye, Janice.
Bye, Dad.
[♪♪]
Can you believe this vest, hey?
I know.
You know what?
I think, apparently, Dickens might have worn this.
Good morning.
How do I look? Scrooge-y enough?
Very Ebenezer Scrooge.
Yes! I'm doing a one-man show of A Christmas Carol today,
when I debut my new theatre troupe
during the Christmas Carol and Stroll.
You have a theatre troupe?
Ooh!
So, apparently, this is a near-replica
of the original stage production of A Christmas Carol.
Your bonnet, sir.
Think I'll stick with this one.
Okay.
What is going on?
Harriet's my costume designer.
You know what they say--
if it's good enough for Broadway,
it's good enough for me.
You two seem unnaturally chipper today.
Well, we might have had a casual encounter
with the Oscar Bittlesman last night
and he might have made us an incredible offer.
And we might've taken it.
What? You took it?
What was it?
It's a very enticing cash bonus,
if we leave by the end of the year.
That's in less than two weeks.
Emphasis on "very enticing."
And now we can follow our dreams,
hence the new theatre troupe.
Ah!
I can't believe Oscar Bittlesman thinks
he can just buy people out.
But what if I win a Tony?
[♪♪]
I need your help.
Well, that's a new approach.
[door closes]
Look at that-- no flickering.
It's like a brand-new place.
Huh.
Where's Wink?
Baking with Janice.
I thought I'd get her gift while I had a minute.
Hence needing my help.
Think she'd like this?
-Right. -I heard
your dad met with the other Shedders last night.
I didn't know he was gonna do that.
Hmm.
How about this?
Did you also not know about the very enticing cash bonus?
Is that why you're really here?
My dad did ask me to talk to you,
but it's not like that, honestly.
What if I helped you find a new place?
For someone claiming to not be involved,
you are awfully involved.
I just want to help.
I don't need your help.
[under his breath] Okay.
This is what she'd like.
Right!
Good call.
[chuckles]
Thank you.
I'm not ready to leave.
Seriously, what-- what can I do?
Attention, all--
we must make haste!
It's time for the Christmas Carol and Stroll,
A Christmas Carol edition.
On the job!
Is this all part of the Seaside Noel?
Yes.
Come on.
Let's go.
And I will honor Christmas in my heart,
and try to keep it all the year.
And I will live in the Past,
the Present,
and the Future.
And now... we sing!
Join in, if you know it.
[whispers] Five, six, seven, eight...
♪ Joy to the World the Lord is come... ♪
Look at how cute these shops are.
I know what you're doing.
I'm aware of how cute this town is,
and if there are real-estate options,
I probably know about those as well.
Well, did you know about this?
There's a notary public moving in there.
The space next to it is free.
And, uh, do you know what this street doesn't have?
Why don't you tell me?
A toy store.
It's the perfect location. There's plenty of foot traffic.
Mm. Next to a notary?
Christina,
I really believe the work we do
makes a difference in communities,
or I wouldn't do it.
And I think the offer was fair,
or the others wouldn't consider it.
Yes, but just because other people are doing something
doesn't make it right.
Would you really be willing to sacrifice everything
to go down with a sinking ship?
The wharf isn't sinking!
Okay, maybe it is a little bit, but that's part of its charm.
♪ Joy to the world The Lord is come... ♪
I want to show you something.
Where are you going?
It's an adventure.
You know I have work to do.
You don't have to come.
That's the beauty of being free, Andy--
you can do whatever you want.
Just follow your joy.
All right. Wait up.
How are those shoes working for ya?
A little heads up would've helped.
[chuckles] Sorry.
I like to be prepared for anything.
You never know what the day's gonna bring.
Oh, yeah? What might today bring?
I guess we'll find out.
Oh, it really is stunning, isn't it?
So, why are we here?
My mom ran the toy store for nearly my whole life,
and when I was old enough, I ran it with her.
Every day, I looked forward to going to work
because I could be anything I wanted to be
when I was with her.
It may look like a shed to some people,
but to me, there's magic within those four walls.
That's really beautiful, but...
This is my fourth Christmas without my mom around.
And the only place I can still feel her presence
is at the shop and here.
This is Mermaid Cove.
My mom used to say,
"If you see a mermaid, your troubles will fade,
and blessings will find you."
You ever seen one?
Still waiting.
Wink wants to come here.
This could be something you give her.
Sometimes, an adventure that creates lasting memories
is the best kind of gift.
Don't you run a toy store?
Look, it's a great idea,
I just-- I don't think Wink wants anything to do with me.
Of course, she does.
She loves you.
She just probably thinks that you're too busy with work.
I did work a lot during my marriage.
What Wink doesn't get
is everything I did was for her.
Our business--
our company was very busy, and my dad was a workaholic,
and he passed on that work ethic to me.
He puts a lot of pressure on you.
He has high expectations, but for good reason.
He's done some amazing things.
It can just be kind of tough to juggle sometimes.
Sounds like impossible shoes to fill.
Have you thought about just being you?
Yeah. Easier said than done.
I have a brilliant idea.
We're taking Wink to the gingerbread contest.
It'll be good for you to have some fun for once.
I have fun.
You're wearing a suit at the beach.
But-- [grunts]
Are we really doing this again?
Ah!
[♪♪]
[Christina] This is the spot.
Now, are you sure you're not all cookied-out from today?
It's totally different, Dad.
Totally different.
All right.
So... where do we sit?
Oh. Over there. There's Molly and Dora.
Ah.
You did make it.
I wouldn't deprive Nantucket
of these gingerbread house-making skills.
Pretty confident, are we?
Well, you're not gonna win two years in a row, Molly--
not on my watch.
[chuckles] Oh, I'm sorry.
This is Andy and Wink.
This is my oldest and dearest friend, Molly,
and her daughter, Dora.
And this piece of Eden is Molly's cafe.
Wow. Nice to meet you. Thank you for having us.
Of course, welcome.
You guys can sit here, if you want.
Looks like a good spot to me.
My mom and I won last year
for building Santa's reindeer stables.
Wow, really?
What are you guys gonna build?
Um...
We are gonna build the Bittlesman home.
We are? But it's humongous.
I know.
Which means we're gonna need a lot of gingerbread and icing.
Lots and lots of icing.
Don't forget the candy canes.
-Ah. -Definitely candy canes.
Hello, everyone!
And welcome to the 44th Annual
Seaside Noel Gingerbread House Contest,
hosted this year
by my new theatre troupe!
[all applauding]
Yes, now every team will get one hour
to complete their gingerbread houses,
and we will be judging on creativity, execution,
and Christmas spirit.
Me and my judgy partner, Harriet--
I'm not judgy!
[scoffs]
..."Judging" partner Harriet
will be around to check your progress,
so good luck!
And...
...ready, set...
build!
♪ Bells are ringing
♪ There's a magic in the air ♪
♪ Crowds are singing
♪ Full of joy and happiness ♪
♪ The stars are bright
♪ Let's share a winter's night ♪
♪ Here's to Christmas
♪ Kids are smiling
♪ Making snowmen in the streets ♪
♪ People driving
♪ To be home with family
♪ The songs they know
♪ Playing on the radio
♪ Here's to Christmas...
[phone ringing]
♪ ...Snow is falling down
[Andy] Oh... I've been waiting for this--
[Jacob] We've got one more minute!
Dad! It collapsed!
Help!
♪ Well, my darling take my hand... ♪
What are you doing?
I... am gonna save this ship.
[Jacob] All right, let's get those final touches on!
Harriet] Nearing the finish line.
[Jacob] Okay, folks, icing down!
The judging round will now commence.
Judging round.
Oh... I like this.
Very creative.
But I think Mrs. Claus needs be in the sleigh, too.
[♪♪]
Oh... now, that...
...that hits close to home.
[Harriet] Very meta.
[whispering]
We have reached our decision.
Yes.
The winner of this year's Seaside Noel
Gingerbread House Contest goes to...
Wink, Andy, and Christina!
-Oh, ho, ho, ho! -We did it.
[chuckling]
Ahh.
Nice work, kiddo.
Thank you.
We all did it.
I thought we were gonna lose, then Dad had a genius idea.
You're gonna love it.
Tell it, Dad.
[Andy] Oh, well, it was nothing, really.
I mean, Wink did all the creative work.
I just pulled out the ol' business card.
He literally saved the day.
Even Christina was impressed, too.
Sounds like an eventful night.
You might like to join the family business, too.
She has quite a knack for it.
Would I be able to work with you?
I would love that.
All right, time to get washed up for bed.
Could we read our story?
Of course.
[phone rings]
Oh...
Wink, it's your mom.
[gasps] Mom!
We won the gingerbread house contest!
Oh, honey, I'm so proud of you.
Dad was amazing.
Really? I'm so glad you're having fun.
I was just...
adding some decorations to the tree,
and I missed you.
I miss you, too.
Oh! We got a tree, too.
Christina helped us find one.
Christina?
She owns the toy store.
She's been helping us a lot lately.
That's nice.
Oh, I gotta go.
Dad's about to read me a bedtime story.
[phone beeps off]
Come on. Let's get those PJs on, huh?
"The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
while visions of sugar-plums danced in their...?"
Heads!
"Mama in her kerchief and I in my cap
had just settled down for a long winter's nap..."
[Jacob] It needs something.
[Harriet] It's missing something, right?
[Jacob] It's missing something.
[Harriet] Should I have gone with the crystals?
I mean, you were...
So...
...you're really doing it?
The Nantucket Theatre Troupe is officially opening downtown.
Downtown!
Wow. I can't believe it.
Well, we thought you might've changed your mind as well,
after seeing you canoodling with Bittlesman last night.
-Oh, ho. -The sparks
-were definitely flying. -Mm-hmm!
What?
No.
We weren't...
I was helping his daughter.
"Helping his daughter." Mm.
That's what you call it? Honey...
sparks don't discriminate.
Mm-mm.
[exhales]
[♪♪]
-She'll come around. -Yes, she will.
[♪♪]
Please tell me you're staying.
Actually, I have been thinking--
[sighing] Not you, too.
Just... hear me out.
I found a vacancy on Main Street and I--
Next to the notary?
I know it... it's not great,
but there isn't anything else available.
I have to think about what's best for Dora.
I think I should consider it.
No, absolutely.
As much as I don't want to lose you,
I think you should do it.
What's Andy been saying?
[sighs] It's very confusing.
He says he's not involved,
but yet he's always there, doing his father's bidding.
His dad is a challenge.
What's the deal with you two?
I find it best to avoid Oscar.
I meant Andy.
No deal.
His daughter's great.
And yet, you light up whenever you talk about him.
Here we go.
You can't stay an island forever.
Nantucket is an island.
I wasn't talking about Nantucket.
Okay, I gotta go to work.
You haven't dated a guy in ages.
For good reason.
There's not a lot of good prospects here.
Which is exactly why it's good to...
branch out a bit.
Just don't shut down.
Your mom wouldn't want that.
My mom wouldn't want me to lose the shop either,
so my priority right now is keeping it afloat-- literally.
[♪♪]
Thanks for the cookie.
Have a good day.
[♪♪]
[Andy] How are you so good at this?
[Wink giggles]
Decorating's my favorite part.
Yeah? I think eating is gonna be mine.
Grandpa, wanna decorate with us?
No sense tempting me if I'm not allowed to eat it.
Actually, we have some delicious sugar-free options
coming right up for you.
[unexcited] Oh, goodie.
So, Dad, Janice was saying
you two used to know each other?
Uh, yeah.
Her parents' place was down the road
from where we would stay.
I'd see her on the beach.
We were a lot younger back then.
A little older than you, Wink.
Really? That's cool.
Janice was much cooler than me.
Ah, but look at you now.
Did you talk to Christina?
She's not interested in the offer.
Why am I not surprised?
I've had just about enough of her trouble.
Now, I have a meeting to get to.
Dad?
What if there was some way we could make it work,
make everyone happy?
That's impossible.
We're tearing down the whole wharf,
not part.
Is there something between you two?
No. Of course not.
She's become a friend, okay?
To me and Wink. That's it.
I'm just looking out for a friend.
Yeah, even if it undermines your father?
That's not what I'm doing.
[sighs] You know what?
Wink and I have a day off together
and I don't want to ruin it with work.
All right. We'll discuss it later.
Okay.
[♪♪]
Okay. What do we want to get?
Popcorn, roasted chestnuts, or something sweet?
How about I grab the tickets inside
while you decide?
All right. Thanks, Janice.
You know, Wink...
I know this Christmas has been harder without your mom,
and you acted out a bit at the toy store--
I don't know why I stole
and I'm sorry I did that.
Well, not that it's all right, but I understand, okay?
And regardless of what Grandpa said,
I wouldn't do anything to hurt you,
you know that, right?
I think so.
You're the most important person in my life...
and even though I haven't been great at showing it in the past,
you're my top priority.
And Mom?
Your mom is a wonderful person, and my friend,
and she'll always be the angel that gave me you.
I think we should get popcorn and roasted chestnuts.
Both? Ha!
Okay, young lady, you are twisting my arm.
Wink. Hi!
Hey, Dora.
Hi.
Have you heard from Christina?
Uh, no, not today. Why?
She's not answering her phone.
It's not a big deal,
but it's not like her to miss the movie.
I think she's still at the shop.
She's been taking it pretty hard.
Oh.
Why don't you go check on her?
Oh, no. No, no. I don't want to leave Wink.
Nonsense. I can watch Wink.
Come on, Dad. You have to go find her.
I can stay here with Dora.
You sure?
Yeah, you know, there's no rush.
We've got hours of movie fun ahead.
All right, yeah. Thank you. I appreciate that.
Have fun, kiddo.
Bye, Dad. Love you.
Love you, too. Thanks.
[♪♪]
You just pull the latch three times.
It should open.
There you go. Easy-peasy.
Merry Christmas.
[departing customer] Thank you!
[door creaks shut]
Hey.
Hi.
Looking for more presents for Wink?
Actually, I was looking for you.
Molly mentioned you might be here.
You saw Molly?
Yeah. Yeah, Janice, Wink, and I
were headed into the Christmas movie
and bumped into her and Dora.
Oh, so you got dumped?
[laughs]
Not exactly.
Molly was a little concerned about you, so, um...
Whatcha working on?
Oh... just my big pitch to save the wharf.
How's it going?
Well, I'm the only one left, so... could be better.
This isn't a last-ditch effort to get me to move, is it?
I promise, it's not.
I was just wondering what you were up to.
Do you like s'mores?
Yeah.
Okay, you're doing great...
just a little bit further.
You know, when you said "s'mores,"
I didn't realize that meant
hiking through rocky terrain with a blindfold.
-It's s'mores Nantucket-style. -Oh.
At least you're wearing better shoes this time.
You trust me, don't you?
Is that a trick question?
Okay, stop.
-Right here? -Yes.
[chuckles] Okay.
[Christina inhales deeply]
Breathe that in. Ah...
The Nantucket Lighthouse.
You said it was a special spot for your mom.
Thank you.
So where's this fire pit for the s'mores?
Right there.
You are lucky I was a Boy Scout.
[both laughing]
It is so peaceful out here.
Whoa! Marshmallow's done.
Okay, well, it was peaceful.
Okay.
So...
take a Graham cracker...
Okay.
And then you need red and green M&Ms.
Like that.
And then...
-Ta-dah! -Very nice.
...A Christmas s'more.
Once again-- good call.
-It might be hot. -Oh...
Careful.
[blows air]
My mom used to say,
"Life's too short to not find joy,"
so I try to look for some every day.
That can be really challenging to remember
when life gets tough.
I know.
You ever been married?
No.
I came close once,
but he didn't believe in marriage...
Ah.
...Until he met someone else while we were dating.
That's rough.
Yeah.
Part of me knew he wasn't the one.
It was just a feeling, you know?
Yeah.
We didn't have that...
connection.
Well, you deserve someone
who recognizes how incredible you are.
Thanks.
But you don't know me that well, so... [chuckles]
I know.
It's just a feeling.
You know, my dad asked me today
if there was something between us.
My friends asked the same thing.
[both laughing]
People can be so nosy.
They just need to learn to mind their own business.
Totally.
What'd you tell him?
No. Of course.
Yeah. Of course.
Me too.
I mean, you just got divorced.
It's probably the last thing on your mind.
Yeah. Right.
Exactly.
And then there's all the stuff with your dad.
I mean, talk about complicated.
So, we're... we're in agreement?
-Yeah. Yeah. -Yeah.
[Christina inhales deeply]
You cold?
No, I'm fine.
No.
Don't be silly. Let me do this for you.
[clears his throat] There.
You're really sweet.
You're beautiful.
[♪♪]
What were we talking about?
I don't remember.
[Harriet] Okay, spill the beans.
All of them.
There are no beans to spill.
Molly said that when he picked up his daughter last night,
Andy looked like the emoji with heart-eyes.
Okay. There... may have been a kiss.
Okay, but did he convince you to move?
What? No. It's not like that.
Andy is wonderful.
I actually have some ideas for rehabilitation
that don't require full destruction.
I would be open to that.
Which means I have to talk to Oscar
and apologize.
I'm gonna take responsibility for my part in this,
and hope that he hears me.
What can we do to help?
Nothing, just make sure everything is perfect
at the Snow Ball tonight.
[snap]
The theatre troupe is at your service.
It'll be my best work.
[♪♪]
Good evening, sir.
Welcome to
the highly-anticipated Snow Ball,
featuring the Festival of Trees.
Thank you, Jacob.
Come on, sweetie.
-Good evening. -Evening.
I hope you'll save a dance for me.
Oh, well, we'll see what we can do.
Come in.
It's all gonna work out.
What if it doesn't?
Christina.
You look so beautiful.
Thank you, Wink. So do you.
You all look beautiful tonight.
You're looking pretty sharp yourself.
Ah. Thank you.
It's okay, Dad. You can go and dance with her.
I'm gonna go hang out with Dora.
Okay, uh, just stay inside, all right?
Okay.
Would you like to dance?
I'd love to.
This is all amazing.
Is that tree covered in cotton?
It's a fog tree.
Oh.
It's an homage to the Gray Lady,
which is a nickname for Nantucket,
because we get the fog.
Ah, got it.
And this... is a lighthouse tree,
to help us see clearly.
Very clever.
Clever enough to win over your father?
[♪♪]
[Andy] I don't think so.
[Christina] Maybe I should talk to him.
Yeah.
The shortbread's actually quite good.
You're holding up the development.
That's what I wanted to talk to you about,
but first, let me...
apologize
for getting off on the wrong foot--
the, uh, tree, the lighthouse?
I had that decorated for you.
A little kindness at Christmas never hurt.
With that said,
I would love to discuss the idea I have
for restoring the wharf instead of destroying it.
You don't put a Band-aid on a root canal.
You need to drill down to the root
and start again.
The wharf is in no shape for cosmetic repairs.
Frankly, it's not safe.
There has to be a way that we can find a compromise here.
You mean like distracting my son?
I promise you, I have genuine feelings for Andy,
and I would never do anything
to hurt him or Wink.
I actually have a really personal reason
that this is so important to me.
Christina, this is my business.
I can't just change an entire development schedule and plan
based on one person's personal request.
I can't lose my shop.
Please.
It's everything to me.
And I think you're coming from the same place.
I need you to understand,
it's my legacy, it's my tradit--
No, I need you to understand.
All of this is not gonna change anything.
The decision is final.
[♪♪]
You leaving?
I tried, Andy. He said no.
If there was any way I could fix this,
please, know that I would.
The shop is all I have of her.
You think if you lose the shop,
you're gonna lose your mom?
She painted the mural.
Her love is...
seeped into every ounce and fabric of that place.
It's...
It's what made me who I am.
You are so much more than the shop.
Am I?
Every memory I have is connected to that place.
I don't know who I am without it.
Please, what if I want you to stay?
How can this work between us
when your dad and I are at such an impasse?
[♪♪]
What did you say to her, Dad?
Nothing she hasn't already heard.
She needs to stop manipulating you.
She is not manipulating me.
No?
It's her "personal reasons"
that's not allowing this development
to move forward.
You're doing it for all the same reasons.
Why can't you see that?
What are you going on about?
You're doing it for Mom.
She's doing it for her Mom.
You're both trying to preserve a legacy.
You need to look in the mirror, Dad.
You're just defending her
because you have feelings for her.
So what if I do?
Maybe you wouldn't punish me for moving on,
if you didn't feel guilty about caring for Janice.
Do whatever you want.
Everyone deserves to be happy, Dad.
That includes you.
Come on, kiddo. Let's go dance.
[♪♪]
[gulls crying]
I'm sorry, Mom.
I tried.
I did everything I could.
I just don't know how to fix this.
Please just show me what to do.
[♪♪]
Thought you might need this.
A little hot chocolate to keep you warm.
What's in it? Carob?
No, it's the real thing.
Thank you, Janice.
You're good to me, when I don't deserve it.
Well, you're right.
Sometimes, your actions don't deserve it.
But you're a good man underneath all those layers.
Luckily, you pay good money to keep me patient.
[chuckles]
Smiling suits you.
I was rash with Christina.
And with Andy.
I overreacted,
and stepped in business that wasn't mine.
I just don't want Andy to get hurt.
Your heart's in the right place.
But, you know, I've known Christina a long time,
and hers is, too.
Apparently, she and I aren't that different.
I just was so...
blinded by wanting to honor my wife's legacy
with the wharf, I...
I couldn't see that she was doing the same thing.
I think your wife knows how much you love her,
and nothing and no one will ever replace her.
But... Christina makes Andy happy.
Shouldn't that be a good thing?
That's what Andy says.
And he also said
you make me happy.
Do I?
Do I have to say it?
Well, a woman likes to hear it.
You make me happy, Janice.
Once more, but with feeling.
[♪♪]
How does the bow look, Dad?
Dad?
Oh. Sorry, sweetie. What were you saying?
Are you thinking about Christina?
What makes you think that?
Well, when you're working, you're always on your phone.
It's okay if you like her, Dad.
I like her, too, and...
I like it here.
I like being here, too.
So, if you wanted to come here more often,
that would be okay with me.
Really?
When did you get so wise and grown-up, huh?
You must get it from your mom.
I think I get it from you.
I love you so much.
I love you, too, Dad.
Now, what are you two up to?
Setting up the reindeer.
Does it look good?
It sure does.
It's gonna look even better
when it's all lit up at night, huh?
Hey, Dad, look, I'm sorry.
You have nothing to apologize for.
I'm proud of you
for standing up for what's important to you.
I know you'll do a great job
running point on this development.
Dad, I thought the wharf was your last job,
dedicated to Mom?
It's time for me to retire.
For real.
But it's gonna need someone here who cares
and will do it justice for the community,
which means that you'd need to spend more time in Nantucket.
What do you think?
Aw.
Hey, let me in on this hug!
Thanks, Dad.
Though, I don't know how Christina's gonna take it.
Actually, you know what?
I could use your help.
Whatever you need.
[♪♪]
Hey, Molly.
I think I have a solution.
Did you know the Pink Bistro was closing?
What do you think about us sharing the space?
[laughs]
[♪♪]
[door creaks open]
Mr. Bittlesman.
This is a cute place.
Don't worry, I'm leaving.
That's not why I'm here.
I know I didn't make it easy on you.
No. Not really.
You know, I was, uh, supposed to retire--
doctor's orders.
Except I was stubborn...
took one last job to honor my wife--
no matter the cost to my health
or those around me.
I know my wife wouldn't be happy
if she knew how I was acting.
We all have our good reasons for doing the things we do.
I'm realizing it's just how we go about it.
I understand now
how important these four walls are to you.
I promise you, though,
they'll never compare
to the memories of your mom that you hold in your heart.
That's what I try to tell myself.
Sometimes...
life forces change upon us
not because we're being punished,
but because we're ready for something even better.
After all,
how can you let the new in...
if you're holding on to the past?
Well, if you'll excuse me,
my retirement officially begins now.
What about the wharf?
It's still moving ahead as planned,
but Andy will now be running point.
Luckily, he's the nicer Bittlesman.
[laughs]
Oh...
I was asked to give this to you.
Andy's, uh, wise woman gave him this advice.
Maybe it'll help you, too.
[♪♪]
[Andy] All right... doing great.
Where are we going?
You'll see.
Don't you trust me?
Very funny.
Okay.
Little bit of a turn...
and up...
now right foot up, over the log.
Left foot... good, good, good.
Okay, right here. Turn out.
Perfect.
And... voila.
The lighthouse. It's your spot.
Well, actually,
thought it could be...
This could be all our spot!
What are you guys doing here?
We brought Christmas Eve S'mores.
[Christina laughs]
I thought this would be a good time
to create a new Christmas tradition together.
And we hope you'll join us for Christmas dinner tomorrow night.
It's going to be a big feast.
I wouldn't miss it.
I guess I'm not an island after all.
No, you just live on one.
You're not getting rid of us that easy.
Especially not you.
Should we tell them?
Seaside Toys and Molly's Reach
will be moving into the old Pink Bistro.
We're still gonna be neighbors!
-[laughter] -It's a Merry Christmas!
It doesn't matter where your toy store is.
Your mom will be with you.
I know that now.
My mom would just want me to be happy.
You know, ever since I met you,
you've been spreading joy everywhere you go.
It's who you are.
So... we wanted to spread some joy to your new walls.
Merry Christmas, Christina.
Ta-dah. It's your mermaid!
[gasps]
She's seen better days, but...
...But she's ready for a new home.
It's perfect.
Thank you.
[laughter]
[♪♪]
Andy, this...
means so much.
You and Wink came in like a gust of wind
and changed my entire life.
Ditto.
Like my mom used to say,
"Sometimes, you have to just let go,
and let the wind guide you."
[♪♪]
[Wink] Dad! What about the fire?
It's a good thing I brought a lighter.
[all laughing]
Comin' at ya. Whoa!
[laughing]
[♪♪]
[quiet chatter and chuckling]
Look at that.
Ooh, that looks amazing.
Yummy!
[Janice] Try a few more.
I do gravy,
but I have to double-stack my potatoes first.
[laughing] Okay.
[Wink] What are these?
[laughing]
[♪♪]
Merry Christmas!
[glasses clinking]
-Merry Christmas! -Merry Christmas.
[♪♪]