["JINGLE BELLS" PLAYING]
[SONG CONCLUDES]BAILEY: Okay, my turn.
Okay, fingers.
Okay, I can do it.Okay. Let's hear it.
["JINGLE BELLS" PLAYS]
[CHUCKLES]
Very good. You got it.I messed up a little.
It's fine. I only just taught it to you.
[GENTLE MUSIC PLAYING]
Did you always do music, Mom?
Since I was a little girl.
I had one of those toy pianos and I would just sit all day
and just plunk away...[CHUCKLES]
...just making noise, basically.
[BOTH LAUGH]
You love it, huh, Mom?Yeah.
Music is...
Do you know how you love to draw?
Yeah.
So, you picture in your head what you're gonna draw
before you draw it, right?
Mm-hmm. I guess so.
Well, writing songs is kind of the same.
You hear it first in your head and then your heart
and then you write it all down, so, you don't forget.
[BOTH LAUGH]
At least it's how it works for me.
Only, I use notes. And then it's forever.
Then why don't you be a singer?
Because I already have two jobs that I love.
[BOTH LAUGH]
Running Smokey's and being your mom.[CHUCKLES]
I wouldn't trade the second one for anything else in the world.
And besides... I can always sing for fun.
Yeah.[OVEN DINGS]
Christmas cookies! [CHUCKLES]Oh, okay.
[MUSIC CONCLUDES]
Be careful! Don't forget to use an oven mitt.
["WHEN CHRISTMAS WAS YOUNG" PLAYS]
Love you, Momma.
["WHEN CHRISTMAS WAS YOUNG" PLAYING]
LINDSAY: Hello, Nashville music fans,
this is Lindsay Wyatt.
I wanted to invite y'all to join me for my annual
Christmas benefit concert live at the Pearl Auditorium
this Christmas Eve
and it'll also be simulcast right here on Country 99.
♪ Everybody heading home This year ♪
♪ For Christmas time...
STACY: Dawson Grimes, please hold.[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
♪ Kids and cousins And families dear... ♪
STACY: Dawson Grimes, please hold.
♪ Everybody's heading home this year ♪
Dawson Grimes, please hold.
♪ Fa-la-la-la, la-a-la...
He had a rough night, so, speak softly.
♪ Fa-la-la-la-la-a...
[SONG CONCLUDES]
STACY: Boss, your noon has arrived.No!
Push everything to later today. Better yet, tomorrow.
STACY: He's already here.
Hi.
Damn. He is.
Stacy, coffee, please.On it.
Name?Chad Madison.
Nope, that's not gonna work. It's too vanilla.
You got a middle name, Chad?
Dean?Dean. Chad Dean.
That sounds like a country singer.
You got Tylenol, Chad Dean?
No, sir. I don't think so.Aspirin?
[SIGHS] All right. Come on, I don't got all day.
Oh, okay.
[EXHALES]
[GUITAR STRUMS]
♪ I can head out On the dance floor ♪
♪ Find a pretty girl And drink some more ♪
♪ I can call all my friends ♪
♪ Tell 'em that I'm free again
All right, all right. Enough, enough, enough, enough.
[SIGHS] What is that?A love song.
Tell me something, Chad. You ever had your heart broken?
Who was she?Amber.
And what did Amber do?
She cheated on me with the bartender
at the Lucky Penny.
Write that! Be specific!
Write the Lucky Penny. Let it bleed onto the page.
Write the first time you saw her.
Write about the moment you fell in love with her
and write about the bitter, soul-crushing pain
when she betrayed you.
Write Amber.
[CLAPS]
And when it's perfect,
email it to me and I'll check it out.
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
[SIGHS]
Boss, Ted would like to see you in his office.[SIGHS]
Did he say what it's about?Nope.
[COUNTRY SONG PLAYING]
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]Well, wish me luck. [CHUCKLES]
Hey, guys. Good to see you. Hi.Hey.
Happy Holidays. [CHUCKLES]
Hey guys, you guys doing well?MALE VOICE: Hey, Melody.
Thank you so much for coming. Thank you.
Hi. You good? You're all set?
Hi, guys.Hi.
You ready?Yep.
[CLAPPING]
Hello everybody! I'm Santa's helper.
[BOTH LAUGH]
My Dad, Smokey, and I just want to wish you all a big welcome
to our restaurant and just a reminder
that we are still looking for volunteers again this year.
Come and help us bring some Christmas joy...Yeah.
...to needy Jackson Woods families.
Thank you, thank you and Happy Holidays!
[CROWD APPLAUDS]
[PIANO PLAYS]
ANNOUNCER: Providing musical instruments to kids everywhere.
TED: Great presentation, everyone.
Okay, make those changes and get it back to me
by end of day tomorrow. Thank you.
LUKE You wanted to see me?
A half hour ago.
I already donated to your poor kids music thing,
if that's what this is about.
Not what this is about.
So, you probably heard I, uh, dropped Billy last night?
Don't worry... [INHALES]
...I let him down easy. [EXHALES]
[CLICKS TONGUE] I did hear.
And so did everybody else in town.
Congratulations, you're trending.
LUKE: [OVER PHONE] I don't care about your Grammys!
You were nothing before I found you singing in that rathole.
I made you.
So, if you think you can drop me,
I've got news for you, buddy. I'm dropping you!
[SCOFFS][CELL PHONE DINGS]
Can you believe he wanted to fire me?
Luke, we need to talk.
I brought in every major act we have!
Me, not you! I'm the closer!
Cover of Music News magazine, May 4th, 2018.
Luke Dawson, the Closer.You have become a liability.
A liability?
You tell anyone who will listen
that you are the creative genius behind our success.
Your ego is out of control
and we can't fit it in here anymore!
I co-founded this company.
You can't let me go. My name's on the wall.
You know how it works.
The Board has voted, it was unanimous,
and you are out.
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
[QUIRKY MUSIC PLAYING]
Fine. I'll take my roster and go.
We'll see how long you guys last.
Your clients are staying with us.
[MUSIC FADES]
I've already locked them up.
It was easy, they wanted to stay.
Ted. [SCOFFS] You can't take my clients.
I'm sorry, man, but it's already done.
[PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]
[EXHALES]
[MUSIC FADES]
[UPBEAT HOLIDAY MUSIC PLAYING][INDISTINCT CHATTER]
New server's cute, huh, Kenny?
Why don't you go over and introduce yourself?
Her name's Olivia.
No way, that would be so lame.
What? Girls like confident guys.
She's probably waiting for you to make the first move.
I hear she's into yoga.
You can always talk to her about that.
What... [LAUGHS]
[LAUGHS]
Well, that's great advice for Kenny.
Yeah.But what about you? Hmm?
That guy at table seven's got a huge crush on you.
He's been back two days in a row.
Dad, he keeps showing up
because you keep encouraging him.
I'll let you know if and when I'm on the market.
Angie, it's Luke. If you decide to stay with me
I will continue to fight for you, if...[DIAL TONE DROPS]
[SIGHS]
Tye! Text me back.
I really need to talk to you... AUTOMATED VOICE: This mailbox is full.
[SIGHS]
[PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]
[CELL PHONE RINGING][CLEARS THROAT]
Lindsay! Thanks for calling me back.
Can I, uh, can I buy you lunch, late lunch, drinks, dinner?
Yeah? Yeah. I can make that work.
Yeah, I'll be right there.
[EXHALES][MUSIC INTENSIFIES]
[EXHALES]
[MUSIC CONCLUDES]
[COUNTRY VERSION OF "DECK THE HALLS" PLAYING]
♪ Deck the halls With boughs of holly ♪
♪ Fa-la-la-la-la, La-la-la-la ♪
♪ 'Tis the season to be jolly Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ♪
♪ Don we now our gay apparel Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ♪
♪ Troll the ancient Yuletide carol ♪
♪ Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
♪ Fa-la-la-la-la
♪ La-la-la-la
Great session, Lindsay.
Yay! Awesome.PRODUCER: Hey. [CHUCKLES]
Thank you. Amazing.PRODUCER: All right, that's a wrap for today.
LINDSAY: Oh, hey you.Sounding good.
Thank you. It's so good to see you.
Come here.
Well, thank you. [CHUCKLES]
And thank you for dropping me off at home.
Hey, just like the old days after a gig, right?
[LAUGHS]Before anyone knew your name.
Oh boy. [LAUGHS]
Oh, sorry about that. I got to move those.
LUKE: I should probably throw them away.
LINDSAY: What's this? "When Christmas Was Young?"
I've been looking for an original Christmas song.
Let's give it a spin.
["WHEN CHRISTMAS WAS YOUNG" PLAYING][CAR ENGINE STARTS]
♪ String the lights On the roof ♪
♪ Place a star on the tree
♪ The house is filled With carols ♪
♪ Being sung by family ♪
♪ Just like it was When Christmas ♪
♪ Was young
♪ Ooh...
[SONG FADES]
Wow.Huh.
[CLEARS THROAT] Um...
[INHALES] Luke, that...
That... that song is amazing.
That song... It's so sweet and... and nostalgic.
Who's Melody Douglass?
I don't know, just some wannabe singer-songwriter.
Luke, when I was listening just now, it was like...
[CLICKS TONGUE] ...I could imagine being back... [CHUCKLES]
...under the mistletoe, kissing my first boyfriend.
I felt... I felt this... this connection, you know?
I want it.
LUKE: You want it?
I want to sing it at my Christmas Eve benefit.
At the Pearl.In seven days?
Mm-hmm. Go get it for me.
You just work that...
Luke Dawson magic.[CHUCKLES]
You get me that and you're still my manager.
Consider it done.
Okay. [CHUCKLES]
[SMOOCHES]
[COUNTRY MUSIC PLAYING]
LUKE: Where the hell is Jackson Woods?
[MUSIC CONCLUDES]
[JAZZ SONG PLAYING OVER RADIO]
[BELL DINGS]
BRETT: Coming!
Luke? Dawson?
Brett Mayfield? Look at you.
What are you doing? You live here in Jackson Woods?
Yeah, uh, my wife and I, we bought the place
a few years back.
You're married?
So, how can I help you?Uh, looking for a room.
Preferably a suite on the top floor if you've got it.
Hey, honey, we're all out of 60 watt.
Oh, hello.
Uh, Luke Dawson, this is my wife, Emily.
Sweetheart, Luke and I we grew up together in Knoxville.
You're gonna be a dad?
Sure am.[LAUGHS]
[CHUCKLES] Wow.
Uh, sweetie, can you please take a look...All right.
...to see what's available for Mr. Dawson here.Oh, yeah.
Uh... Goodnight Moon and the Giving Treeare ready.
You name your rooms after children's books, cute.
Upstairs and to the right.[LUKE EXHALES]
Hey, you guys wouldn't happen to know
a Melody Douglass, would you?
Yeah, her family owns Smokey's Barbecue, over on 4th there.
[TABLE THUDS][CLICKS TONGUE] Thanks man. Good to see ya.
[UPBEAT COUNTRY MUSIC PLAYING]
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
OLIVIA: Welcome to Smokey's. How many this evening?
Uh, what's your name?
Olivia.
Olivia, I'm going to need
a table away from children, please.
Actually, never mind, I found one.
Oh, uh, sir, you have to let...
[CRASHING]
[GASPS]LUKE: Dude!
MELODY: Nothing to see here, folks.
MELODY: You okay, Kenny?I'm good.
Get yourself cleaned up, and I'll take care of this.
Thanks, boss.
Your busboy was distracted.
Right. Maybe you should not have been texting.
Well, feel free to pitch in.LUKE: That's all right.
I'm looking for Melody Douglass, do you know her?
What if I do?
Then I'd like an introduction.
MELODY: And why would Melody want to meet you?
It's confidential.
[GROANS SOFTLY]
Here, you can take that in the kitchen
and dump it in the trash.
I'm... Do you always put your customers to work?
Well, you're not a customer yet.
Well, this has been a joy, but I gotta go.
Everything good there, Melody?
MELODY: Yeah, I just gotta deal with the food delivery issue.
Make sure you rinse the tub when you're done.
Melody? Melody Douglass?
Luke Dawson. The national talent manager.
Dawson and Grimes, that Luke Dawson.
Manager of the Year, three years in a row.
Oh, yeah. Yeah, I remember you.Yeah.
I tried to see you years ago,
but you didn't have any time for me.
Finally have an opening
in that busy schedule of yours, Mr. Dawson?
Yeah, I do have an opening, for you.
I'm here to put you on the map, Melody.
That's what I do. I make careers happen.
[SCOFFS] Oh, wow.
So, you're gonna make all my dreams come true?
That's right. And all I need are the rights to your song.
And which song would that be for?
I've written a lot of songs."When Christmas Was Young."
I don't want to oversell it, it's a nice little song.
Make a few tweaks,
we rearrange the chord structure and it could be something good.
We could do the deal right now if you like.
Just like that? Huh.Just like that.
[SCOFFS] No deal. My nice little song isn't for sale.
Uh... this is a dream come true for you.
What do you know about my dreams?
I recommend the chicken and ribs special.
Maybe you should get it to go. Be sure to clean up first, yeah?
[MUSIC CONCLUDES]
[COUNTRY MUSIC PLAYING]
[CELL PHONE RINGING]
[CELL PHONE DINGS]
Linds'.LINDSAY: Hey, Luke.
Um, I'm in the studio, about the lay down the demo.[MUSIC CONCLUDES]
Uh, please tell me that you have the rights
locked up?
I'm working on it.
I'm in Jackson Woods with the writer right now
about to make her dreams come true. [CHUCKLES]
Awesome. Great. Well, I knew I could count on you. Later.
[CELL PHONE DINGS]
[PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING]
[SIGHS]
Hi, uh, if you could send someone
to check the heat in my room that would be great.
It got a little chilly last night.
That someone would be my husband
and there are extra blankets in the closet.
Okay.
EMILY: You know, you really hurt Brett.
Hmm?
He said you were like brothers growing up.
Before you cut him off.
I didn't cut him off. It...
We grew apart. It's natural. It wasn't personal.
It was, to Brett.
He said you were practically inseparable.
That you spent nearly every weekend at his house.
Yeah. Yeah, that's true.
His house was a lot more fun than mine.
And then when you graduated you were just gone.
Like your best friend never existed.
BRETT: I have to run these boxes of Santa chocolates
over to Melody's. Oh, hey.
Did you just say Melody?BRETT: Yeah, Douglass.
The woman you were asking about.
She actually runs Smokey's Christmas Angels.
It's the town's, you know, local charity drive.
Mind if I tag along?
I wouldn't mind checking it out. Maybe I could help?
Sure.All right.
[UPBEAT COUNTRY HOLIDAY MUSIC PLAYING]
MELODY: Looking good, everybody.
You're gonna make all our angel families very happy.[CHUCKLES]
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
Hey.Hey there, Brett. Whatcha got?
We have chocolate Santas ready for delivery.
Well done, you.
Kara, this is Luke. We grew up together.
Pleased to meet you, Luke.LUKE: Likewise.
We have chocolate Santas!
Yay. Thanks, Brett.
Brett, follow me. We can put these over here.
Hey.
Oh, uh... the Dishonator returns.
[CHUCKLES] Good one.
So, uh, how's this all work?
Uh, we deliver Christmas care packages to needy families.
It seems like a lot of work. Why don't you just
order it online, have it delivered.
It's not just about the gift.
It's also the love and the care that goes in the giving.
Ah.
Besides, we rely on our donors for everything.
Are you here to volunteer?
Sure.
Great. Great. [INHALES] Um, follow me.
Uh... Luke, Olivia.
We've met.
Luke's gonna take over here for a little while.
Just show him once and then he's on his own.
LUKE: Uh, Okay. I'll make a deal with you.
I'll wrap presents and you talk to me about your song.
I thought I made myself clear last evening.
I'm not interested in giving you the rights to my song.
It's a good song. I think it could be...
Oh, so, now it's a good song. I thought it needed work.
It's an excellent song. It just needs a little polish.
Mom, who's this?
Uh, hi. I'm Luke. Luke Dawson.
I work in the music business. And you are?
I'm Bailey. Bailey Douglass.
I work in the kid business. It's nice to meet you.[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
Okay, Bai', um, back to work. [LAUGHS]
Make sure you girls aren't fooling around.
Okay.She's funny.
Yeah. Barrel of laughs.
Wrap gifts or don't wrap gifts, but just stay out of the way.
Melody. I got the toy donor on the phone.
Says they can't deliver for at least
another couple of weeks.
Christmas Eve's in six days. That's not gonna work.
LUKE: So...Hi.
Yes, this is Melody.
Thank you so much for calling me back, uh...
We haven't met. I'm Smokey, Melody's dad.
Luke Dawson, pleasure.
So, I heard. Big time Nashville music manager.
Welcome to Jackson Woods.Thanks.
Smokey? Smokey, uh, the canned food items are here.
Important stuff. Excuse me.
Yep.
So, what can Emily and I bring to the party tonight?
Just your game faces. You know how much we love games.
That we can do.Okay.
Uh, you can come.
Uh, he's probably busy.
Yeah, I don't... I don't really do Christmas parties.
And I don't know anyone, so...
Well, you know Brett, and now me. And Melody.
You know what? Work can wait. Count me in.
Great.
Sure, let's do it. Is it uh...
Uh, you're gonna have to show me this whole thing again.
[COUNTRY VERSION OF "JINGLE BELLS" PLAYING]
♪ Dashing through the snow
♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪
♪ O'er the fields we go
♪ Laughing all the way ♪
♪ Bells on bobtails ring
♪ Making spirits bright... ♪[DOORBELL RINGS]
KARA: Oh, can someone get that?
♪ ...What fun it is... On it!
♪ ...To laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight... ♪
Seasons' greetings. Aren't you that songwriter
who refuses to accept the opportunity of a lifetime?
It won't work.LUKE: What won't work?
Charming my friends into getting me to sign over my song.
You're not that charming and I'm too stubborn.
[SCOFFS]
Challenge accepted.[SONGS FADES]
[UPBEAT COUNTRY MUSIC PLAYING]
Okay, new category. Christmas songs.
Brett, you are up.All right!
Come on, Brett!You got this, babe.
MALE VOICE: All right.[ALL CHEER]
Okay, sometime before next Christmas, Brett.
Yeah! Let's go!Okay, hold on. Okay, wait.
FEMALE VOICE: Just draw!
Okay... uh, sword.FEMALE VOICE: Uh, I don't know.
The... "Silent Night!"
Yes! Yes! Yes![ALL APPLAUDING]
BRETT: Okay.Boo-yeah!
Okay.FEMALE VOICE: Okay. Here we go.
Okay.
MELODY: Oh. Uh... [CHUCKLES]Wait, wait, wait...
MELODY: Uh... uh...
Uh... "Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer!"
Yes! Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes![ALL APPLAUDING]
[LAUGHING]
Who are you? [CHUCKLES]
[EXHALES, CHUCKLES]
[MELODY CHUCKLES]Here we go.
MALE VOICE: I don't know. An ornament!
Not getting it.
That Christmas Blob? [LAUGHS]
A holiday classic.
Oh. Oh!KARA: Okay, ten seconds!
MELODY: Okay, okay. Uh...
Um... [STAMMERS]Not getting it. Hmm...
Ring! Ring! Ring!BRETT: Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Rock?
MELODY: Bell?
"Jingle Bell Rock.""Jingle Bell Rock."
Yes!
[ALL CHEERING]Yes!
[LAUGHING]MALE VOICE: "Jingle Bell Rock."
Emily, you're up.
Okay, okay, here comes the pregnant lady.
MELODY: Go Emily! Go Emily!BRETT: Em-ily.
Mm. The pie's tasty. Is that your recipe?
Uh-huh.
All right.So, you were pretty good at the game.
Not really a Christmas guy, but I know all the songs.
Lots of my clients have done Christmas albums.
So, not into Christmas?
Well, my parents never really celebrated it.
All my presents were clothes or ties, the odd pair of socks.
I just kind of developed this
"So, what?" Attitude about the holiday.
Doesn't mean I don't love your song, though...
You just can't control yourself, can you?
I am the best at what I do.[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
[CHUCKLES]So, what about your parents? They still around?
Yeah, technically.
I think they're in Tahiti or Bora Bora right now.
I'm not sure.Got it. Not close.
They hoped for a doctor.
So, no wife? Ex-wife? Wife-to-be?
Nope. Never really found anyone who could check all my boxes.
[LAUGHS] Oh, yeah right. Typical guy thing to say.
Men never think that maybe it's them coming up short
in the box-checking department.
Oh, yeah? I don't see any hardware on your finger.
What about you?
Too personal. That's cool. Redirect.
How come you're no longer pursuing a career in music?
That part of my life is over.
Okay, Mel.
It is time for the annual Melody Douglass Christmas Concert.
Let's go. Your fans are waiting.
[CHUCKLES]Oh. Uh... why don't you go on ahead?
I can finish up.
Don't want to leave your fans waiting.
Ha, ha, ha.[LUKE LAUGHS]
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
♪ O come, all ye faithful,
♪ Joyful and triumphant ♪
♪ O come ye
♪ To Bethlehem
♪ Come and behold Him
♪ Born the King of Angels ♪
♪ O come, let us adore Him
♪ O come, let us adore Him ♪
♪ O come, let us ♪
♪ Adore Him
♪ Christ
♪ The Lord
[CROWD APPLAUDING][CHUCKLES]
[CHUCKLES]
Good night, you two.
MELODY: Good night!LUKE: Good night.
Well... Good night.Well... uh, good night.
Are you okay to walk home by yourself?
Yeah. Of course.Okay.
Okay.All right.
Um...Sorry, you go first...
No, no, you.
How 'bout I walk on the other side of the street...
[CHUCKLES]...and like three yards back, is that...
I guess we can walk together.[CHUCKLES]
[SOFT MUSIC PLAYING]
[EXHALES] That was really fun, actually.
Ron and Kara are great.Yeah, the best.
They've been throwing that Christmas party
for over a decade now.Oh.
So, what about you?
How do you usually spend your Christmas
since you're not really into it?
Well, let's see.
Last year I took clients to Vegas in the company jet.
Gambled all night, slept all day.
The year before that, Monte Carlo.
And this year?
Still up in the air.
I love Christmas.
I especially love finding the perfect gift.
I spend all year round trying to find something special
for my friends and family,
so, they feel cherished and cared for.[CHUCKLES]
Listen, Melody, about that song.
Let me tell you what I'm thinking...
[CHUCKLES] No, no, no. Pitching hours are over.
Just relax.
Enjoy this moment, under the stars.
Shooting star!Where?
Where? If you have to ask then you're too late.
Okay, this isn't a pitch, but just hear me out.
I will get you a killer deal. This is what I do.[SIGHS]
I know, I know, pitching hours. But I believe in this song.
And you do know how many singer-songwriters
would kill for the opportunity that I'm offering you.
I'm not a million others. I'm just me.
I know, but...Look. I get it.
You're here for business and that's fine.
It's what you do.
But I'm not sure how many more ways I can tell you
that I'm not interested in giving you that song.
I know you said that, but...[MUSIC CONCLUDES]
I'm not interested. Goodbye, Luke.
[GENTLE MUSIC PLAYING]I'm not giving up.
I'll see you tomorrow.
[MELODY CHUCKLES]
[MUSIC CONCLUDES]
[SOFT MUSIC PLAYING]MELODY: Okay, Angels.
There's only five days till Christmas.
Be sure to bundle up out there and have fun.
And go spread some Christmas cheer.
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
Uh, another lead on toys.
It's a long shot, but we've got nothing left to lose.
Kara, thank you.
You again.Ready to help.
MELODY: Yeah, see, the thing is,
I'm not sure if you're really here to help or just to stalk.
No, families in need are a good cause.
I want to do my part.
Melody, I told Olivia I was thinking of trying yoga.
Progress.
Maybe I can ask her to take a class together some time.
Yeah.LUKE: Careful, dude.
You don't want to be too available.
She won't respect you. Namaste.
[SCOFFS] Don't listen to what he says.
You just keep being you, and doing what you're doing.
I'm just trying to save the kid heartbreak down the road.
MELODY: Do you really want to help?
LUKE: Just show me how.
Fine, I will. Let's see.
Um...
Looks like everyone is paired up for the Christmas errands. Huh.
Aw, bummer. So, you and me then?
No, that's not a good idea.Come on, I'll play nice.
No selling me.Wouldn't dream of it.
I'm in charge.I'm okay with that.
Okay, great let's go.
LUKE: Oh!
Another house?
I don't think I could lift another Christmas tree
or hang another Christmas light.
One more. And I saved the best house for last.
Mrs. Figgins isn't exactly a people person.
Don't take it personally.
[CHUCKLES] I'll be good.
Okay. Don't say I didn't warn you.
MELODY: We need to say hello and then we need to grab
the decorations and the lights from the shed out in the back.
All right.
[KNOCKING]
[EXHALES]
Hi, Mrs. Figgins.
It's Melody and Luke from Smokey's Christmas Angels.
MELODY: Can you believe it's been a year?
[EXHALES] Yeah. Told ya.
[HOLIDAY MUSIC PLAYING]
[EXHALES]
Ooh, hello George.
Huh?Her husband.
Died five years ago.
She was actually a friendly person
when George was alive.
I look good, right?
You look ridiculous.
Um, I think I have the perfect job for you.
How's it going?Almost got it.
I can see that.
Good luck with the lights.
Wait, where are you going?
I need to run a few more Angels errands.
Don't worry, I have complete confidence in you.
[SCOFFS] Thanks!
[CHUCKLES]
Okay.
Oh. Hi.[DOOR CLOSING]
Hope you don't mind I'm wearing this.
It's kind of cold. You think George would mind?
I bet he loved this hat. Really keeps the ears warm.
I bought it for him, Christmas, 1973.
Oh, yeah? How many Christmases did you guys have together?
Forty-six.
Wow. That's a lot of eggnog.
So, what's it like, being with one person that long?
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY, INHALES]
When you love the person you're with,
it can go by in a blink of an eye.
Can't imagine putting up with someone that long.
Or someone putting up with you.
[LAUGHS]
George loved Christmas.
No matter what else was going on or if things were hard.
Christmas was always special.
Because of the traditions that we created
and we shared together.
George sounds like he was pretty cool.
He was the love of my life.
I hope to find that one day.
Oh, it is cold. You've been working hard.
Would you like to come in and have some hot cocoa?
Sounds great.
[MAGICAL MUSIC PLAYING]
[MRS. FIGGINS LAUGHING]
LUKE: Hey! There she is. Just in time.
Oh.MELODY: Oh, yeah?
Oh, yeah, we're just about to light her up.
Oh, Luke did a wonderful job.Aww...
I even helped.
LUKE: Okay, everybody gather round.MRS. FIGGINS: Ooh.
Figgy, you want to do the honors?
Oh, yes.Figgy?
MRS. FIGGINS: Oh!
Oh, it's lovely.Yeah.
Okay, so, what's your secret?
[CHUCKLES] Secret?[MUSIC CONCLUDES]
Mrs. Figgins is a borderline recluse.
No. No secret. I just found her weak spot.
It was George.
You exploited an old lady's weak spot?
Well, exploited's a little harsh.
I connected with her.
She's just lonely. I guess I can relate.
Hey, you up for a drink? A little music?
I'm really tired.
Come on! Buy me a drink.
Seriously?My treat?
[SIGHS] Reminder, no song talk.
[CLAPS]
Deal!
[INDISTINCT CHATTER][ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRUMMING]
["AULD LANG SYNE" PLAYS]
♪ Should auld acquaintance Be forgot ♪
♪ And never brought to mind?
♪ Should auld acquaintance Be forgot... ♪
He's good.
So what? You gonna sign him now?
[BOTH LAUGH]
Come on. No, I just think he's got talent.
MELODY: Auld Lang Syne's one of my favorite songs.
It's so nostalgic and so hopeful.
Whenever I hear it, I think about New Year's Eve
in our house when I was little.
My mom and dad would just dance up close
underneath the mistletoe as the Guy Lombardo version
would be playing on our scratchy old record player. [CHUCKLES]Oh.
Yeah. No, I got songs like that.
Whenever I hear 'em they just take me back to a certain time.
It's like, no matter what I'm doing or where I am,
I just... the memories come flooding back.
It's why I love music.Mm-hmm.
Songs and lyrics are like the memory markers for our soul.
Yeah.So, what's your song?
Uh...
All right. I'm 14,
it's the freshman Christmas dance. Last dance.
And I'm cheek to cheek under the disco ball
with Tiffany Williams.
Oh, she's the prettiest girl in the school.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
Bing Crosby singing "White Christmas."
I'm so nervous I can't even look her in the eye.
And even then, as terrified as I was,
as stupid as I felt...
I knew I was in a future memory.
Anyway, the song ends and just before the lights come up,
she leans in... and she kisses me.
And then, she smiles... and just walks away.
That was my first kiss. Every time I hear "White Christmas"
I'm right back on that dance floor
with Tiffany Williams. Man!
[BOTH LAUGH]
And Tiffany? What happened?
Oh, she never talked to me again.
And why do you think that was?
I told her I loved her.
Oh! [LAUGHS]Too soon?
[LAUGHS] Yeah. Maybe just a little too fast.[LAUGHS]
Yeah, well, I've never said it since.
♪ ...For Auld Lang Syne
♪ We'll take...
I think you're right.
I think, uh... music does mark the memories.
Which is why I think a...
an amazing song needs to be shared with the world.
Did you just not so subtly violate
our no-song talk agreement?Oh, no.
Ah, that's right. No song talk.
Hmm.Your one condition.
[SONG CONCLUDES][CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
[CROWD APPLAUDS]
Thank you.
I'm hungry. Is the food good here?
MELODY: Today was a good day. So, do you feel differently now?
About what?Christmas.
Maybe there's more to it than I thought. [CHUCKLES]
Can I ask you something?Sure.
What happened to Bailey's father?
Ah, that...
Michael left when Bai was seven.
He went to the store one evening and never came back.
I'm sorry. That sounds tough.
I guess life turns out the way it's supposed to.
I don't know if I believe in all that
trusting the universe stuff.
I think you gotta bend life to your will, you know?
If you want something, you gotta go get it.
And how's that going for you?
[CELL PHONE VIBRATES]
Go ahead.
No. It can wait.
So, tell me something about you that would surprise me.
Okay. Uh, I make a killer pasta sauce.
Really?
Let me prove it to you. How 'bout tomorrow night?
[COUNTRY MUSIC PLAYING]
I'm making this look easy. [LAUGHS][MELODY LAUGHS]
Hey!LUKE: Hey, you want to be my sous-chef?
Yeah.
Wait, what's a shoe chef?
[BOTH LAUGH]
Come here.
All right, you can help me out here.
Okay.
All right, you look almost as cool as I do in my apron.
All right, grab some of that parsley.Okay.
You're gonna stick it right in here.
Okay.
All right, good. Give that a stir.
Okay.
Perfect. You're a natural. okay, let me try it.
LUKE: Oh, yeah, check that out.[CHUCKLES]
Mm! Amazing.
[MELODY AND BAILEY CHUCKLES]Amazing. Bailey says it's good.
[CHUCKLES]All right. You want to try the spaghetti?
Yeah.Let's test it out here.
How do we do that?Okay. Ooh, ooh, hot!
Okay, take this.Okay.
All right, now, throw it up at the ceiling.[CHUCKLES]
If it sticks, it's done.BAILEY: Cool!
Um, excuse me. You're not gonna...
One, two, three!One, two, three!
Oh.
[CHUCKLES] It stayed!Let's eat!
[BAILEY LAUGHING]LUKE: [LAUGHING] All right.
You're...Oh, I'll get that down later.
Uh-huh.
I have to admit, your sauce wasn't bad.
Mm-hmm. Our sauce, right Bailey?
[BOTH LAUGH]
Whatcha drawing, baby?
Um, it's a surprise.MELODY: Ah.
[CELL PHONE CHIMES]
I don't believe it.Problem?
[SIGHS] My new lead on toys just fell through. This hurts.
These kids can't go without toys at Christmas.
It's just not right.
That's too bad.It's more than too bad.
Toys create lasting memories for kids at Christmas.
This is so frustrating.
I get it.
Hey, thanks for letting me make you guys dinner.
You seem to enjoy cooking. You cook often?
Yeah. Yeah, I do.
Though it's not as fun cooking for one.
[DOORBELL RINGS]
Katie and the carolers!
Okay. Bundle up.
How do you feel about caroling?
[CHUCKLES]
CAROLERS: [SINGING] ♪ Hark! The herald angels sing ♪
♪ Glory to the newborn King
♪ Peace on earth And mercy mild ♪
♪ God and sinners Reconciled... ♪[CHUCKLES]
Hey, Brett.Yeah, hey.
CAROLERS: [CONTINUES SINGING] ♪ ...Joyful all Ye nations rise ♪
♪ Join the triumph Of the skies ♪
♪ With angelic host Proclaim... ♪[GASPS, CHUCKLES]
♪ ...Christ is born...
First the party and now caroling? [CHUCKLES]
What's come over you?
I don't know.
I think I'm getting caught up in the magic
of a Jackson Woods Christmas.
Hmm. So, what's up with you and Brett?
What do you mean?I have eyes.
I heard you two grew up together.
He doesn't seem to like you much.
People drift apart.
Is that what happened with Brett?
I lost touch. It's not just Brett. I mean...
lots of people, friends I grew up with.
And why's that?
I don't know. Just focused on success... Nashville.
Thought I needed a new set of friends.
True friends are too rare to just toss to the side.
Kara's been there for me. Good times and bad.
When my mom died... [SIGHS] ...when Bailey's father left.
I don't know what I would have done without her.
[GROANS]Oh! Wait, what? Oooh!
Oh. [LAUGHS][LAUGHS]
Are you okay?Yeah.
[BOTH LAUGH]
Wow. You really are a klutz.
[BOTH PANT]
[CHUCKLES]Well...
[EXHALES]Well, should we get up now?
Hmm. [LAUGHS] Yes.
[LAUGHS] Okay.Okay.
[BOTH GROAN]
[MELODY CHUCKLES][LUKE GROANS]
MELODY: You better not drag me down again.
Wait, you dragged me down.
[BOTH LAUGH]
[INHALES, CHUCKLES][CLEARS THROAT]
All right.
CAROLERS: [SINGING] ♪ O Christmas tree
♪ How lovely are your branches ♪
♪ O Christmas tree O Christmas tree ♪
♪ How lovely are your branches
♪ On Christmas Day...
Nobody sings like Melody. Prettiest voice I ever heard.
[BOTH LAUGH]
♪ ...O Christmas tree O Christmas... ♪
MELODY: Good night, you guys.FEMALE VOICE: Good night.
Good night, you two.Good night.
[CHUCKLES]
Love you.MELODY: I love you back, baby.
You have a fun sleepover.
Okay. Bye, Luke.See ya.
Come on.
So, I'm flying solo tonight.
How about another slice of that yummy pie?
Sounds perfect.
MELODY: You work in the music business,
got any musical talents?
Yeah, I played first chair kazoo in high school.
[BOTH LAUGH]
Uh, yeah, I play a little piano. My parents had a Steinway.
Yum.
Too much money?[CHUCKLES]
Bailey did that when she was four.
For my birthday. [LAUGHS]
I think she was trying to say her mommy is priceless.
[BOTH LAUGH]
It's cute.
Why don't we adjourn to the living room?
So, what were your plans for my song
if I had given you the rights?
Lindsay was gonna sing it live for her Christmas Eve benefit.
Lindsay?Lindsay Wyatt.
You represent Lindsay Wyatt?I do.
[LAUGHS] She's huge. Bailey's favorite singer.
And she loves your song. She thinks it's special too.
Lindsay Wyatt heard my song.
[BOTH LAUGH]
So, wait, wait, wait. She sent you to get the rights?
Mm-hmm.
Oh, wow. That's really cool.
Still doesn't change anything.
My reasons for saying no are personal.
Okay. It's fine.
I'm curious about something.
Oh, yeah? What's that?
How good are you on the piano?
[PIANO PLAYING]
[LUKE SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY][MELODY LAUGHS]
[BOTH LAUGH]
Well, we got that.What else do you got?
Ah, not really much of a piano player.
But, you know what? I know this one.
[PLAYS "WHEN CHRISTMAS WAS YOUNG"]
[BOTH LAUGH]
I know what you're doing. Oh, you are such a salesman.
No wonder Mrs. Figgins fell for you.
Only someone with real talent could write a song like that.
What about the other songs you've written?
Wow. Melody.
I'm impressed.
Ancient history. I don't write anymore.
Why's that?
I moved on. Besides, I'm a single mother.
I don't have the luxury of impossible dreams.
That's too bad.
I was looking forward to hearing one of these.
I always heard a song is the window
to a writer's soul.
And you want to see into my soul?
[CHUCKLES]Just a peek.
[LAUGHS] Maybe someday.
I better call it a night.
I need to finish getting these gift bags ready
for the Angels.Oh.
Come on, I'll let you out.All right.
Did I say something wrong?
No. No, I just...
I gave up on that dream a long time ago.
And I'm okay with that.
I don't believe you.
I think music still inspires you.
And I think you got a lot left inside you.
Look, whether you give me your song or not,
I hope you don't give up on music.
Thanks. I had a nice time tonight.
Good night, Luke.
[UPBEAT HOLIDAY MUSIC PLAYING]
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
[CELL PHONE RINGING, DINGS]
Luke.
LUKE: Ted. Thanks for, uh, thanks for picking up.
Listen, um, I need a favor.
A favor? Yeah, from your music charity.
[PEACEFUL MUSIC PLAYING]
KARA: And lest we forget
the double date prom night from hell.MELODY: Oh.
[MUSIC CONCLUDES]Where both Justin and Tommy forgot their wallet.
[LAUGHS] I will never believe they didn't plan that.
Worst prom ever.[LAUGHS]
Okay, enough of that. Here, a toast.
To love and friendship.Love and friendship.
So, enough about friendship. Let's talk about love.
[SIGHS]You seem smitten.
Smitten? Oh, come on, Kara. No.
No. It's just because it's the holidays.
And you know how much I love Christmas.
It has nothing to do with Luke.
Oh, you said Luke, not me.
You and Luke, you have a connection.
It's so obvious.
Kara, he's just here to try and get my song.
So? That doesn't mean he's not into you.
Besides, you are a catch and Luke sees that.
What? How do you know what he sees?
Because I see it. You're special.
You know what I think?
I think Luke gets under your skin.
He makes you think about things
you don't really want to think about.Like what?
Singing, music.
That's crazy. And besides, I...
I no longer have the luxury of impossible dreams.
Right.
What happened to dream big
and let your dreams be your wings?
I never said that.Your senior yearbook quote.
You gotta be kidding me. You remember that?
Mm-hmm.Oh. [LAUGHS]
Look, all I know is that Luke has feelings for you.
I know it, you know it.
And you know what? I think you feel the same.
Checkmate.
I guess I'm buying dinner tonight.
Mm-hmm.Mm-hmm.
[PEACEFUL MUSIC PLAYING]
[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
LUKE: Thanks for coming out. I wasn't sure that you would.
Well, I wasn't going to, but...
Melody said I should at least give you a shot.
Besides, I'm not one to pass up a beer.
Especially when somebody else is buying.
Look, Brett, I'm, uh...
not really good at apologies, you know?
Why'd you leave like that, Luke?
I mean, we can be honest right now, right?
Did I do something wrong, or...
No, man. It wasn't you. It was...
I don't know.
I guess I thought in order to find success
I needed to... erase my past.
Reinvent myself.
And you needed new friends for that?
You were there for me when no one else was.
I'm sorry I didn't return that favor.
When's the last time you've seen the guys?
[SCOFFS] I don't even know.
I got all caught up in trying to be somebody.
You already were somebody to us, man.
Number 84,
Luke "Butterfingers" Dawson.[CHUCKLES]
Man, you drop one pass, you're branded for life.
Hey, you know the annual game's coming up, right?
Game?
Yeah, we get together every New Year's Day,
play a little bit of flag football with the old team.
Bring the families together, have a big cookout.
Oh, man I'm sorry I missed that.
Yeah, well, you know, we called you at first,
but you never really responded.
I want to be better... a better friend.
True friends are too rare to just toss aside.
I'll tell you what, you show up to this year's game,
and bring the beer...[CHUCKLES]
...I might just forgive you.
Consider it done.
To old friends and fresh starts.
[GLASSES CLINK]
Cheers.Cheers.
I did kick your butt at darts, you gotta admit it,
you're still Butterfingers, still Butterfingers.
[INDISTINCT CHATTER][MUSIC CONCLUDES]
Man, we gotta do this again and I don't mean in 15 years.
You got it. Sounds good. Hey, you need a ride?
Uh, I think I'm gonna hang out for a bit.
All right, man.
LUKE: Hey.Hey!
So? [CHUCKLES] How'd it go with Brett?
Good. We worked it out over a game of darts at Charlie's.
Fun bar. Thanks for the assist, by the way.[MELODY CHUCKLES]
Actually, you know what?
You haven't even seen the best part of Jackson Woods yet.
Oh, no?
Come on. I want to show you something.
All right.
[PEACEFUL MUSIC PLAYING]
LUKE: So peaceful.
This is where I come to think... and write.
Ever since high school.
I wrote "When Christmas Was Young here".
So, tell me something,
how did you get started in being a music manager anyway?
Let's see, when I first started off
I just was going to clubs and coffee houses,
just looking for that fresh voice.
That one talent that would launch my career.
And then one night I ended up in this
beer joint called Brandy's...[CHUCKLES]
...and, uh...
that's when I saw her for the first time.
She was by herself on stage... beat up guitar, microphone.
That was the night I met Lindsay Wyatt.
And she signed on and more clients followed and then, uh...
Shoot, before I knew it I had it all.
So, what happened?
I Googled you I know you got fired.
[SCOFFS]
I don't know.
I guess I started believing my own press clippings.
The Luke Dawson hype became my reality.
Dangerous.Yeah.
Maybe I lost my way, got swept up in things that don't matter,
but I still know talent.
And when I heard your voice, when I heard your song...[CHUCKLES]
...I had that same feeling I did when I first heard Lindsay.
It makes me wonder...
why'd you give up on music? Really?
I moved on.I don't believe you.
The truth is... I'm afraid.
Afraid?
I'm a single mother.
My dad's on his own, there's the restaurant.
I have responsibilities.
And what if I fall in love with performing all over again
and... it doesn't happen?
I don't know if I could face another heartbreak.
Not long after I graduated from college...
I decided to leave Jackson Woods and head to Music City.
I thought I could just show up on a Monday in Nashville
and get a record deal by Friday.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
The reality was a bit different.Yeah.
I couldn't get a meeting, much less a chance
to sing any of my songs.
And then you... [CHUCKLES]Oh, man.
I remember sitting on your waiting room couch,
clutching at my demo.
So excited to meet this hot,
young new music manager. [LAUGHS]
And then you finally came out of your office and...
before I could even get my name out...
you walk right past me and out the door.
As if I wasn't even there.
I'm so sorry. I can't believe I did that.
When I was in Nashville, I got a call
that my mom was sick.
So, I put away my dreams and headed home.
She needed me. Dad too.
After Mom passed,
I realized that maybe her getting sick when she did
was a sign that my musical dreams just weren't meant to be.
I wish that you believed in your gift. As much as I do.
If you don't do it for yourself, do it for Bailey.
If she sees you following your dream,
maybe she'll have the courage one day to follow hers.
[TENDER MUSIC PLAYING]
[SMOOCHES]
[BOTH LAUGH]
[MUSIC CONCLUDES]
Lindsay, I told you I'd get you the song, Okay.
Don't worry. I got this.
LINDSAY: "Don't worry. I got this. Consider it done."
Luke... Luke will you just stop with the empty promises, okay?
I built my finale around this song.
If you don't close the deal, you're fired.
Hello? Are you alive?
[SNIFFLES]
Good news, songwriter just texted.
The deal's now closed.
"When Christmas Was Young" is now yours.
[EXHALES, LAUGHS]
Good! Okay.
LINDSAY: Good work, Luke. It's gonna be so worth it.
I'll see you at the show.Yeah.
[PEACEFUL MUSIC PLAYING]
BAILEY: Mom, Luke's brought us gifts.
[BOTH LAUGH]
You can go first. [LAUGHS][LAUGHS]
BAILEY: Okay.
Oh. Wow! This is awesome. Thank you.
Can you help?Yeah.
[BAILEY CHUCKLES]
Thank you.[CHUCKLES]
Thank you, I love it.
So, you don't forget who you are.
Hmm. Okay, your turn.
Okay. Here goes. [LAUGHS][LAUGHS]
Oh, Luke...
This is so beautiful.
LUKE: And then wind it up with the key there.
["AULD LANG SYNE" PLAYS FROM MUSIC BOX][CHUCKLES]
MELODY: "Auld Lang Syne."
I love it. Thank you.
Luke, we have one for you.
All right!Here you go.
Go on and open it.Don't mind if I do.
[BAILEY AND MELODY CHUCKLE]
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY] Oh, man.
[ALL LAUGH]
LUKE: This is perfect.
[CHUCKLES] Do you like it?
Oh, like it? I love it.
[BAILEY AND MELODY LAUGHING]This is...
Thank you. Those gifts were incredibly thoughtful.
LUKE: [SNIFFLES] You're welcome.
Can this day get any better?
I can think of one thing that'd make it better.
An inspiring and heartfelt Christmas song.
[LAUGHS] You are relentless.
When I believe in something, yeah.
On that note.
My Christmas gift to you.
I wrote my first song when I was 15.
Songwriting's like my journal.
Melody...
This is the best Christmas gift I've ever gotten.
Maybe some of these are even worth recording.
So, are you saying you...
I want you to represent me.
Would you want to be my manager?
I'd be honored.
So, have you thought about where you want to start?
I've been thinking about getting out there
and performing again.
We can make that happen. We can do that.
[BOTH LAUGHING]
You believe in my gift and I believe in yours.
And I want "When Christmas Was Young"
to be my first single.
Melody, this is... this is so great and...
and you should definitely record that song.
As your manager...
[BOTH LAUGH]
...I feel obligated to tell you
that if Lindsay records it... you're gonna get paid.
And I mean, really well.
And you can use that money to launch your career.
You can still record it, just,
it'll already be a hit by then, but...
"When Christmas Was Young"
is more than just another song to me.
I wrote it... as a gift to my mom,
I sang it to her on her last Christmas Eve.
Though I didn't know it at the time.
[SIGHS] She loved it.
Said it reminded her of our family Christmases
when I was little.
How special they were.
Mom would have wanted me to record it first.
So, are you in?
Of course.
Okay, look, I... I gotta get going.
Get going? I make you my manager
and you're already running out on me? [CHUCKLES]
Your new manager's gotta tell Lindsay
that she can't record the song.
A new artist is gonna cut it.
[CHUCKLES] Okay.
[LUKE SMOOCHES]We'll touch base later, yeah?
I'll let myself out.Okay.
[TENDER MUSIC PLAYING]
Linds', it's Luke.
Please call me, I have an update.
It's very important we speak right away.
[SIGHS][CELL PHONE DINGS]
LUKE: Linds, it's me again. Please call me back.
I really need to speak to you.
[SIGHS]
[HOLIDAY MUSIC PLAYING ON RADIO][CELL PHONE CHIMES]
DJ OVER RADIO: Country Heart 99 welcomes
the one and only, Lindsay Wyatt.
Good morning, Lindsay.LINDSAY: Well, good morning.
Alexa, volume to eight.
Okay, Lindsay, off the air you were telling us
about a new song you were excited to debut
this Christmas Eve.Hmm.
Mm-hmm. That's right.
LINDSAY: And it's called "When Christmas Was Young"
and I'm so excited to be singing it
for the first time tomorrow night at The Pearl.
DJ: So, tell us a little bit about how this song came to be.
Alexa, volume zero.LINDSAY: Well I was in the...
[EXHALES]
Don't be a stranger, Dawson.LUKE: You can count on it.
I'll see you at the game on the 1st.
[DOOR OPENS, DOOR SLAMS]Melody?
Brett, Emily, do you mind? I need a moment with Luke.
Yeah, sure, we'll just...Take your time.
LUKE: I was just on my way over to give you the good news...How could you?
How could I...You gave away a song that wasn't yours to give.
And after everything I shared with you,
after I asked you to be my manager?
I never should have trusted you!Melody, please, let me explain.
I just heard Lindsay on the radio,
gushing over her new song that she's gonna sing
at the Christmas Eve benefit, "When Christmas Was Young."
My song!I told... when I..
No, I don't want to hear any more of your explanations!
Just the truth, Luke. You owe me that!
I'm trying to tell you.
You lied to Lindsay and you told her
I gave you the rights to my song.
No! I... I mean, yes, I did, but...
I'm not surprised your clients left you.
They must have felt betrayed.
Who knows how many times you've been lying to them too.
Melody...
I was fine with letting go of my dream.
Until you showed up.
I never should have let you in.
Melody, I talked to Lindsay.
No, you're exactly the person I thought you were
the first time you walked into Smokey's.
Melody, I need you to hear me out.
It's not what you think.
Luke, get your hand off the door.
I just need two minutes.
Luke, I thought I made myself clear. Your time is up.
I'm gonna get this out.
I came to Jackson Woods to make a deal, all right?
I made lots of deals before
and I thought this would be easy.
I'd just swoop in,
wow you with promises of fame and fortune
and voila, you'd sign over your song and I'd be on my way.
Client happy, career saved. But then I met you.
[MELODY GROANS]
And at first you were a total mystery to me.
But then you made me see my life...
[SIGHS] ...in a whole new way.
Melody, "When Christmas Was Young" is an amazing song
and the world needs to hear it.
But it shouldn't be on my terms, it shouldn't be on Lindsay's.
It shouldn't be on anyone's but yours.
I called Lindsay and I told her she couldn't have the song.
She fired me.
So, if this ends here,
if this is the last time I see you then just...
Promise me. Promise me you won't give up on your dreams.
'Cause I'd hate to think that I was the cause
of you giving up something that you truly cared about.
Something that you were born to do.
[BREATHING SHAKILY]
I have to go.
Goodbye, Luke.
[CAR ENGINE STARTS, REVVING]
I'm just sick about the toys.[INDISTINCT CHATTER]
I know. The kids are gonna be so disappointed. I...
Hey.[CAR HONKING OUTSIDE]
You did everything you could.
Looks like we got a last-minute delivery.
What is it?
[JOYFUL MUSIC PLAYING]
I have 200 more in the van.
It's a mini keyboard.
MELODY: Who are they from?
Uh, it says Ted Grimes Music Academy.
Never heard of it.Oh, yeah. Sign.
Dawson Grimes.
Mom, it's just like the one you had when you were little.
Yeah. You're right. [LAUGHS]
[SOBS, SNIFFLES]
Awesome news, everybody.
Looks like we're gonna have a musical Christmas
for the kids this year.
[CROWD APPLAUDS]
Okay, okay, everybody.
There's a lot of work to do. Let's go.
[MUSIC CONCLUDES]
You okay?
It's Luke.
He hurt me and...
then he comes through with 200 keyboards
for the kids.
I just don't know which is the real Luke.
I don't know if I can trust him and... I'm afraid.
I'm afraid if I give him a second chance...
I know all about second chances.
Thank goodness your mother gave me one.
Or else you wouldn't be here.
But I thought you two always had this perfect relationship.
[CHUCKLES] There's no such thing.
Soon after we got married... [SIGHS]
...I had a few lessons to learn about being a good husband.
I learned them. And your mother forgave me.
I was smart enough not to let her down again.
Luke wants my song.
The Christmas song I wrote for Mom.
Well, if you're holding onto that song
for your mother's sake, then know this...
your mother was proud of you
and she just wanted you to be happy.
So, I know she'd want you to go after your dream.
And, sometimes, dreams come true in the most unexpected ways.
[SOBS] Dad...
[SOBBING QUIETLY]
She's watching over you.[SOBS]
[SOBS] I miss her.
Yeah.
♪ It isn't Christmas
♪ Without you here ♪
♪ It isn't Christmas Without you near... ♪
[CELL PHONE BUZZING]
♪ ...It isn't Christmas
♪ It isn't Christmas
♪ It won't be Christmas
♪ Without you here
LINDSAY: [SINGING] ♪ Joy to the world
♪ The Lord has come
♪ Let earth receive
♪ Her King
LINDSAY: I'm happy if you guys are happy.
Sounds fabulous.
LINDSAY: Yeah?[CLAPPING]
[LINDSAY SIGHS]
Hey.LINDSAY: Hey.
You showed.
You invited me.
Hey, uh, Linds, just to confirm,
"When Christmas Was Young" is back on the set list.
Yes, yes.Wait, wait, wait, no, no, no,
I told you Melody didn't give you the rights to that.
What are you...MELODY: You sure about that?
Lindsay, I'm Melody Douglass. [CHUCKLES]Hello! [CHUCKLES]
It is such a pleasure to meet you at last!
Oh, um... Oh, I guess, uh...[LAUGHS]
...we should fill you in. [CHUCKLES]
Your former assistant Stacy gave Melody my number
and she called me, filled me in on everything
and said that
I could have the song on two conditions.
First being that I rehire this, this manager of mine.
[LAUGHS] And that she could invite as,
as many people as she wanted to the show.
[ALL LAUGH]
Melody, are you... are you okay with this?
Yeah, I'm sure.
And you were right.
I'm not ready to give up on any of my dreams.
And what better way to launch my career
than to have Lindsay singing my song here tonight.
[CHUCKLES] Thank you.
Lindsay, do you mind? My daughter is a huge fan.
Oh, no, of course. I'd love to meet her. [CHUCKLES][LAUGHS]
Smile, Luke. You just got your Christmas wish.
Lindsay, this is my daughter, Bailey.
Hi! [CHUCKLES]Hi.
You're so cool. I can't believe I'm meeting you.
[BOTH LAUGH]
Come on, I have a spot for you to watch from backstage.
Okay.
Thank you.LINDSAY: Thank you.
Have a great show.Thank you.
Hmm.So, seems like the client made the deal this time, huh?
It does kind of look that way.
Hey, Linds, I got a big favor to ask you.
♪ Silent night
♪ Holy night
♪ All is calm ♪
♪ All is bright
♪ Round yon Virgin ♪
♪ Mother and Child ♪
♪ Holy infant
♪ So tender and mild,
♪ Sleep in heavenly
♪ Peace
♪ Sleep in heavenly
♪ Peace
♪ Sleep in heavenly ♪
♪ Peace
[CROWD CHEERING, APPLAUDING]
Whoo!
Once upon a time,
a singer wrote a song about how Christmas used to feel
when we were kids.
When our hearts were pure
and our dreams, filled with hope and magic.
It's a song about love.
It's called "When Christmas Was Young."
Now, please welcome her to the stage
to sing it with me. Melody Douglass.
[CROWD CHEERING, APPLAUD]
[CHUCKLES]No, Luke.
[BREATHES DEEPLY] Luke, I can't.
Yes, you can.No, I, I...
It's too much, there's so many people
and I haven't rehearsed it and I'm afraid.
Mom. You can do it.
Melody, I believe in you.
Okay.
Come on, they're waiting for you.
[CHUCKLES]
Wow.
Hi. [CHUCKLES] Wow.
[CHUCKLES]MELODY: Okay.
Okay. [CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
[BLOWS KISS]
[PIANO PLAYING]
♪ String the lights On the roof ♪
♪ Place a star on the tree ♪
♪ The house is filled With carols ♪
♪ Being sung by family
♪ All the children Gather round ♪
♪ With wonder in their eyes
♪ What will be the holiday ♪
♪ Surprise
LINDSAY: [SINGING] ♪ Wherever a star ♪ ♪ Wherever a star
♪ Shines so bright ♪ Shines so bright
♪ A choir sings O, Holy Night ♪ A choir sings O, Holy Night
♪ That's when the Christmas ♪ That's when the Christmas ♪
♪ Spirit comes alive ♪ Spirit comes alive
♪ We'll gather around ♪ We'll gather around
♪ And we'll pray ♪ And we'll pray
♪ That love will find its way ♪ That love will find its way ♪
♪ To everyone ♪ To everyone
♪ Just like it was
♪ When Christmas was young ♪ When Christmas was young
♪ Life keeps marching along
♪ So many loved ones gone on
♪ So we're in the attic
♪ Here's a box filled With Christmas songs ♪
♪ When it's time to celebrate ♪
♪ The day the Lord was born
♪ We'll fill the house With happy sounds ♪
♪ Like every year before
LINDSAY: [SINGING] ♪ Wherever a star ♪ Wherever a star
♪ Shines so bright ♪ Shines so bright
♪ And a choir sings ♪ And a choir sings
♪ O, Holy Night ♪ O, Holy Night
♪ That's when the Christmas ♪ ♪ That's when the Christmas
♪ Spirit comes alive ♪ Spirit comes alive
♪ We'll gather around ♪ ♪ We'll gather around
♪ And we'll pray ♪ And we'll pray
♪ That love will find its way ♪ That love will find its way
♪ To everyone ♪ To everyone
♪ Just like It was
♪ When Christmas ♪ When Christmas
♪ Was young ♪ Was young ♪
♪ Ooh, and even though ♪ Ooh, and even though
♪ The years spread ♪ The years spread
♪ Far and wide ♪ Far and wide
♪ We come together it's like ♪ ♪ We come together it's like
♪ No time has gone by ♪ No time has gone by
♪ Wherever a star shines ♪ ♪ Wherever a star shines
♪ So bright ♪ So bright
♪ And a choir sings ♪ And a choir sings
♪ O, Holy Night ♪ O, Holy Night
♪ That's when The Christmas spirit ♪
♪ Comes alive ♪
♪ We'll gather around ♪ We'll gather around ♪
♪ And we'll pray ♪ And we'll pray
♪ That love will find its way ♪ That love will find its way ♪
♪ To everyone ♪ To everyone
♪ Just like it was ♪ Just like it was ♪
♪ When Christmas was young ♪ When Christmas was young
♪ Just like it was ♪ ♪ Just like it was
♪ When Christmas was young ♪ When Christmas was young
♪ Ooh...
[CROWD CHEERING, APPLAUDS]
Thank you. Wow.
Thank you so much.Thank you.
LINDSAY: Wasn't she amazing?[MELODY CHUCKLES]
[LINDSAY CHUCKLES]
BAILEY: Way to go, Mom.
I love you.
You sounded incredible.
Thank you.
I couldn't have done any of this without you.
Bailey was right about you.Oh, yeah? About what?
You really are too much money.
[BOTH LAUGH]
[ROMANTIC MUSIC PLAYING]
[APPLAUSE CONTINUES]
[CHUCKLES]
Merry Christmas, everyone!
LINDSAY: Merry Christmas all!
ALL: Merry Christmas!
[MUSIC CONCLUDES]
[COUNTRY VERSION OF "DECK THE HALLS" PLAYING]
♪ Deck the halls With boughs of holly ♪
♪ Fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la
♪ 'Tis the season to be jolly
♪ Fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la
♪ Don we now Our gay apparel ♪
♪ Fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la
♪ Troll the ancient Yuletide carol ♪
♪ Fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la
♪ Fa-la-la-la-la
♪ La-la-la-la
[SONG CONCLUDES]