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Lily!
Oh, wow.
I cannot imagine what it's gonna be like
when she's a teenager.
I'll never get out of this house.
Well, settle down and warm up.
I'm gonna whip up some breakfast.
Mmm.
Oh.
So, what's today again?
I told you, Ma,
it is the annual Christmas party at the firehall.
‐Christmas party? ‐Mmm‐hmm.
Thanksgiving was just a few days ago.
I know, but this is a good way to get everyone
into the Christmas spirit.
And the kids like to decorate the place, bake cookies.
You all do so much.
It's hard for me to keep everything straight.
Yeah, well this one's just for them.
You know, the firefighters and their families.
No civilians.
Hmm.
You know this may sound kind of silly,
but it never quite feels like Christmas
until we have this party.
Whatcha making?
Pancakes and bacon. What else?
No, Ma, we don't have time for pancakes.
I told Noah we'll be at - the station by 10:00 - AM.
Hush, there's always time for breakfast.
Oh, man, what'd you put in there?
Brown sugar and a touch of molasses.
Oh no, no, no, no, Lily, Lily's not gonna eat that.
I mean, it's not healthy.
Besides, we use buckwheat flour.
Ha! Who ever heard of such nonsense?
And in case you forgot, I made you this for breakfast
for years and you turned out just fine.
Yeah, well, times have changed.
I tell you, if Claire could see you feeding her daughter
all that sugar, not to mention real bacon.
Michael, your wife was a wonderful woman,
and you know how much I loved her,
but she didn't know a thing about cooking.
Grandma!
Oh, give me a kiss.
What are you making?
Pancakes.
Oh, I love your pancakes.
Hey, if you ever want to be a fireman...
Fire‐woman.
Excuse me.
A firefighter, like your old man,
you're gonna need to learn to hustle.
You imagine you show up
and that building would be burnt down to the ground.
I'd never want to be a firefighter.
I'm gonna be a ballerina.
Oh, well, if you're gonna be a ballerina
you can't be late either.
Right?
I mean, that curtain would be up
and that whole crowd would be waiting for you.
Syrup or whipped cream?
Both.
Oh, wow.
You two are something.
Hey, Jordan.
Eight more hours!
Until what?
The weekend!
Oh, that is the last thing on my mind at the moment.
Yeah, you don't sound
as if you're overflowing with enthusiasm.
Oh, whatever gave you that idea?
You're still coming out tonight though, right?
I mean, you promised.
No, I know, I really want to,
I just, I'm completely swamped with paperwork right now.
But it's been ages since we've done anything fun.
I know, I know.
Umm okay, maybe just let me see how I feel
after I reconcile all of these financial accounts?
Who would have thought teaching ballet
came with so much paperwork?
You're telling me.
Okay Olivia, but I'm counting on you
not to let me down.
I'll see you tonight.
Okay, bye.
Oh, my god.
Uncle Noah!
Hey, Lily!
Come here.
Wow, you get bigger every time I see you.
And you say that every time you've seen me.
Well, it's true.
If it was true, I'd be a giant by now.
Hey, don't be a wise guy. Where's your dad?
He's coming with Grandma.
How are you, Mrs. Foster?
Good.
Now, because it's Christmas, I'm gonna let that slide.
But if I have to tell you again, it's Anne.
Not this Mrs. Foster nonsense.
Okay, okay, noted.
Hey, how're you doing man?
Good, good, and you?
Good. All right.
Can I try on the helmets?
Hmm. Fine.
But you know the rules, right?
We get a call, you've got one on,
you're the one going out on it.
Come on, kid, let's get you suited up.
What do you firefighters have against heat?
Oh, what, are you cold?
I'm freezing!
Well, now let's get some hot chocolate into you.
‐Okay. ‐Okay.
Let's go.
♪ I don't have that many wishes ♪
♪ I don't even need a tree ♪
♪ Christmas time would be much better ♪
♪ Having you right next to me ♪
♪ The only thing on this year's list ♪
♪ Is you're my Christmas wish ♪
♪ Aye, aye, aye ♪
♪
♪ The smell of gingerbread in the air ♪
♪ can never replace what I feel from your stare ♪
♪ The only thing on this year's list ♪
♪ Is you're my Christmas wish ♪
♪ The only thing on this year's list ♪
♪ Is you're my Christmas wish ♪
No man.
Oh man.
Hey, some of us are going over to Birchwood's for a beer,
want to come?
Uh, no man, thanks but I gotta get home.
You know, Lily is bound to be exhausted.
Come on, just let your mom tuck her in.
You deserve some R&R.
Oh no, I can't man.
You know, she's just,
she's just been going through some stuff lately.
Nothing serious?
No, no.
You know kids, right?
They just, they go through stages
and right now she just wants me to tuck her in every night.
Cool, cool.
Hey, so we're still on for dinner tomorrow, right?
'Course.
Cool, all right.
All right, see you then, bro.
‐All right bro. ‐All right.
‐All right man. ‐Cool.
Last chance!
Yeah, I'm good!
Less competition, right?
All right.
Safe travels, bro.
See? Aren't you happy you came out?
Oh, so, so happy.
Come on, Olivia.
Can you just tell me what's going on?
You're worrying me.
Everything's fine.
Seriously, everything's fine.
Is it Daniel?
No.
You know what, honestly, I think it's,
it's this time of year.
It's, it just feels like it's so much pressure.
You know, everyone has their family and fun things to do
and it's just really hard and oh, my goodness,
wah, wah, wah.
Well, you have me.
Why don't we plan a Christmas shopping day tomorrow?
Uh, I wish I could.
I literally have a whole morning of paperwork
and then classes all afternoon, and Saturday.
You could always hire someone.
No, I can't do that.
What else is going on?
Ugh.
Olivia, come on. I'm your best friend.
Talk to me.
I know.
I don't know. I don't know.
I mean maybe I just need a change of scenery?
We can go over to the Wobbly Wheel?
We haven't been there in a while.
No, I don't mean tonight. I mean like, in general.
Like, I need to get out of this whole town.
What are you talking about?
You have a home, a business here.
Ah, yeah, a business that's in deep trouble
unless I can pay that loan back.
Plus, my parents have been saying, ad nauseam,
how nice it would be to have me come down there
and live with them.
In Florida? Tell me you're joking.
Yeah. I wish I was.
But what would you do without me?
Oh, my god, I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
I would die without you, literally die.
I love you.
I'm, honestly, I'm just thinking out loud.
Better be all you're doing.
Hi.
Let's get another drink.
‐Yes, please. ‐Sounds good.
And like a bowl full of olives.
I'll bring it out for you.
Thank you.
They're really good.
Hello?
Adagio, Dad! Adagio!
‐Bravo. ‐Uncle Noah!
Bravo.
Please tell me you did not see any of that.
See what?
I assumed you took a wrong turn and ended up at the Bolshoi.
It's the Nutcracker. My dance class is performing it.
Well, you're doing great.
But you, you certainly are no Baryshnikov.
Yeah, well just tell me you didn't film anything.
‐Moi? ‐Hey, I'm serious, Noah.
Okay.
If you filmed something, you delete it, now.
Okay! Sheesh.
No one has a sense of humor anymore.
Hey, delete!
It's the red button. Delete.
It's gone. See, it's gone.
‐All right. ‐All right.
All right.
Now, Noah, I know you like it spicy,
but I'm using a different a different pepper
for the sauce this time.
You're a gourmet.
Ain't that the truth?
Guy from the farmer's market gave it to me.
Grows it himself.
I like mine spicy too!
Oh, that I know, sweetheart.
So, when is that big audition of yours happening?
‐Next week. ‐Next week?
That's not much time to get ready before Christmas.
Yeah, but everyone has to learn the whole ballet anyways.
Ah, I get it.
I'm sure you'll get the role that you want.
You got good genes.
I know what that means.
I don't doubt it.
My Mother was a ballet dancer, you know?
I know.
And did you know her?
Uh...
Yeah. I knew her.
And was she a good dancer?
I don't... I don't... She, she was a...
...wonderful woman.
Hey guys!
Just because it's called chili
doesn't mean I like to serve it cold!
Come on, let's eat!
Is she asleep?
Oh...
She's in bed, reading.
Ah, basketball.
Yep, the more I watch it, the less I play.
Knees, huh?
Everything, but...
Yeah, mostly my knees.
Mmm.
I remember back in college,
we would play from morning 'till night.
You bet I remember.
Me, and my knees, remember.
You know, she has been asking about her a lot, recently.
You know, about Claire.
That sort of thing is normal, isn't it?
Hmm.
None of this comes with an instruction manual.
What about you?
What about me?
It's been five years, man.
Yeah, and?
And unless you plan on becoming a monk,
I'd say it's time you start dating again.
Oh man.
What's so funny?
The time.
It's uh, it's just not right.
When will it be right?
When it's right, I will know it.
Man, look, if you want, I could set you up.
All you gotta do is say the word.
Hey, listen, no offense Noah, all right,
but I don't think I will ever be ready
for the kind of girls that you have in mind.
Okay. Okay.
I just don't want life to pass you by, man.
I'm cool.
I'm serious, man.
Oh, my.
Will someone please tell me
what the heck is going on here?
Hmm.
You're pretty light on your feet there, twinkle toes.
Hey, hey, look, listen.
Hey, look before you say a word,
just know that I only had your best interests at heart.
Oh yeah? And when was it in your best interest
to humiliate me in front of thousands of people?
Hundreds of thousands.
What?
Hundreds of thousands, 750,000 to be precise.
Oh, are you telling me 750,000 people
saw this video of me and Lily dancing?
And climbing.
Why?
I can't explain it, but you have gone viral, my friend.
I mean, you're the new Star Wars kid.
The latest "Charlie bit my finger."
I have no idea what you are talking about.
Look, all you need to know is that the internet loves you.
I mean, you should see some of the comments.
They've dubbed you "America's favorite single dad."
That is the last thing I need.
No, that's exactly what you need.
I mean, trust me.
You don't want to squander this opportunity, Michael.
Otherwise, you'll live to regret it.
Funny, guys!
Thank you! Thank you!
Come on! Come on!
Now there's my boy.
Hey, Ma.
Marcy, Jen.
Any fires today, Michael?
Ah, no, but we did have two false alarms
and a cardiac event at the health club,
turned out to be heartburn.
Most people assume that firefighters only put our fires.
They're usually the first of the first responders
on the scene.
They help more critically injured people
than paramedics and police combined.
Hear that?
Wish my Elliott would do something worthwhile like that.
Marcy, I thought your son was a lawyer?
Exactly.
Oh, wow.
Is Lily in her room?
All right. Well, ladies, enjoy your evening.
Oh, Michael.
Shouldn't you take your ballet shoes and tutu with you?
Y'all saw, huh?
The whole world saw.
Don't worry about a thing, Michael.
You've got great legs.
Oh, Lily must be mortified.
Go and ask her.
Oh Lord, he's never gonna live that down.
Dad! Dad!
‐Hey. ‐We hit a million views.
Oh, so you're not mad at me?
Mad? All my friends are so jealous.
We're online stars!
Well I am so glad that everyone finds my dancing so amusing.
They're calling you The Dancing Dad.
Well, I definitely have been called a lot worse.
I have to FaceTime Becca!
Hey, hey, hey, hey!
Don't forget, we are going to the Christmas market tomorrow.
So make sure you get some sleep.
Oh, my gosh!
I totally forgot we're going!
Yeah, hey, hey, hey!
And make sure you pack your Santa list
or he may just bring you a bag of broccoli.
I appreciate you coming by and keeping my mom company.
‐It's my pleasure. ‐And drive safely.
I don't want to get a call that you skidded off the road
and you need a tow truck.
Now, you take care of yourself, Michael.
Don't let all this success go to your head.
You can be sure of that.
I really wouldn't call it success.
I don't know about that,
it's all about the video screen these days.
Yeah, well my 15 minutes of fame is almost up.
Goodnight!
Whoa! This is amazing!
Got your list ready?
Yep, I only want one thing.
Oh, I sure hope it's not a pony.
If I tell you that, Dad, then I won't get it.
Oh, sweetheart, that is, that is birthdays, huh?
Now, with Christmas,
Dads need to know so that they can make sure
that Santa doesn't get you something
that somebody else already is.
Hmm.
Okay.
I want to play Clara in The Nutcracker.
She has the most beautiful dance of all.
Seems to me the pony might have been easier.
You're telling me.
Okay sweetheart, you wait right here for Santa
and we'll be right back.
‐Bye. ‐Bye.
You know, Michael,
Marcy's got a cousin that saw your viral video,
and she's available.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
No, not another one.
You know, I have got my phone already put on silent mode.
Well, I hope I haven't raised too much of a fool
to do something about it.
Are you serious?
Why not?
Well, first off, it's a little creepy.
I mean, I don't want to just meet some random person
who's looking for dates because of something online.
Oh, honey, that's how they do it nowadays.
Really, Mom, and how would you know that?
The Today Show. I saw a segment on it.
When I meet someone, it's not going to be
because they see some ridiculous video of me.
I just wouldn't want you to look a gift horse in the mouth.
Yeah, well, speaking of gifts,
why don't you go get some hot chocolate with Lily?
I've got some Christmas shopping I want to do.
Oh, Michael.
You don't have to get me anything.
Ha, yeah right. Ho, ho, ho.
Yes.
Hey, you doing a little Christmas tree shopping?
Oh, yeah.
Hmm.
Yeah, mm‐mm.
No good?
No.
How can you tell?
Well, a needle from a fresh tree it should,
you know, it should break.
But if it bends, like this,
well that means the tree has been here a while,
so I'd stay clear of this one.
Oh, wow.
Yeah but, oh, this one though...
this one here, yeah.
A good one here.
‐Yeah? ‐Yeah.
There you go.
‐Thank you. ‐Mmm‐hmm.
How much do I owe ya?
You don't owe me anything.
Really? Wow. Thank you.
Could you help me get this lovely lady to my car?
Yeah, sure.
Thank you.
This is my favorite part of Christmas.
What's that, Grandma?
Perfect cup of hot chocolate.
I like mine with whipped cream.
Mmm‐hmm.
‐Ms. Blake? ‐Lily!
You, you two know each other?
Dad, this is my ballet teacher, Ms. Blake.
Umm, Olivia.
Hey, Michael.
Michael Foster.
I don't think I've seen you at class.
Yeah, yeah, you haven't, probably.
My mom, she handles the carpool for Lily's ballet.
I'm usually working late.
Oh. Hi, Mrs. Foster.
Hello.
Oh, well that makes sense.
This is probably your busiest time of year.
Yeah, I guess.
You know it depends on the time of the day, really.
Oh, I just meant 'cause it's the holiday season,
everyone's probably picking out their Christmas trees.
Oh!
Wait, what?
Oh, wait, you...
Oh, you don't work here?
No, no, no, I don't.
Dad's a fireman.
Oh, I am very embarrassed.
No, that's okay, really.
Oh, but you agreed to wrap up my tree and take it...
I thought that was a little, you know, presumptuous of you.
But you did say yes!
I was just being polite.
Wow, okay.
I am really sorry, Mr. Foster.
‐Oh, my... ‐Don't worry, Ms. Blake.
Dad's always helping people with stuff.
Well, your father is quite the gentleman, Lily.
Yes, he certainly is.
Okay, Mom.
‐Thank you for that. ‐Of course.
Now that we got that all sorted out,
let me help Ms. Blake with the Christmas tree to her car.
Yeah, only if you don't mind.
My pleasure.
I'm gonna go pay for it real quick.
Nice to see you. Good to see you, Lily.
Bye, bye!
Hi, Mom.
Hi, sweetheart, how are you?
I'm good, how are you guys?
Oh, you know us. We're getting by.
So, any big plans for Christmas?
Oh, you know, I really haven't thought about it, actually.
I've had so much stuff going on at the studio.
Well, you know, you're always welcome to come home
and spend it with your father and me.
Thank you, Mom.
Although, Florida isn't exactly home, is it?
Well, you know, your father keeps telling me
about all these really affordable studio spaces
he sees on his morning walks.
Mmm‐hmm.
And you have already told me all of this.
I know, I know.
Oh, my gosh.
Okay Momma, I... I gotta get up early tomorrow.
There's so many performances around the holidays
and I really am going to have to prepare, so...
Okay, sweetheart.
What is it, Mom?
Well, since you asked,
you'll never guess who moved back down here.
I'm sure you're gonna tell me.
Daniel Peters.
Oh, my god.
Said he wanted to be closer to his parents.
Mother, that is ancient history. Thank you very much.
I'm just saying.
Goodbye, Mother.
Okay goodbye, sweetheart.
Goodbye. Goodnight. Thank you, bye.
Oh god.
First new message.
Michael? It's Gina Hoskins.
I don't know if you remember me,
my friend's daughter used to play soccer with your daughter.
Anyway, I was just showed the most enchanting video.
Hi, this is a message for Michael Foster.
Michael, my name is Connie Harris,
I'm the host of Wake Up with Connie on KPLD.
My producer showed me a clip of you and your daughter,
I just have to have you on my show
to find out how America's favorite single dad is doing.
Please call me at...
Michael, you don't know me. I mean, we have never met.
I mean, god, I never do this. I swear.
But I haven't been able to stop watching your video.
Lily!
Whoa, that was quick.
Listen, I hope you don't mind if I just pour you some cereal,
'cause we're running a little late.
Do you have any idea what's happening?
‐With what? ‐With our video!
I have some idea,
and I think I may need to change my number.
You should read the comments.
Oh? What comments?
"This guy has moves."
"Best father ever."
"What a lucky girl!"
"You're too cute."
"Now, that's what I call..."
Dad, what's a "stud‐muffin"?
Sit.
Now I know you like just a little bit of milk.
Eat.
You're not having anything?
Ah, I'll grab something at the station.
So, are you going to contact any of them?
Any who?
The women who left those messages?
Oh, sweetheart.
Right now the only thing I am worried about
is getting you to school on time.
Well, if I were you, I wouldn't wait.
This could be a Christmas miracle.
The ones they always talk about in church.
Well, I very much doubt that.
But I'll think about it, okay?
Now, hurry up. We gotta get going.
Mmm.
Oh, that's good brew.
Mr. Foster.
Hey, Ms. Blake.
Long time no see.
Did they let you out early from the Christmas market?
Yeah, exactly.
You know, I sold my quota,
so I got to take the rest of the night off.
Well, if you're here to see Miss Lily,
you're a few hours too early.
Actually, I came to talk to you.
Oh.
The other night when, you know,
we ran into you, it was just a little bit embarrassing.
In what way?
Well, I have realized
that my daughter has been taking ballet classes for years
and I've never met her teacher before.
Yes, that's true.
Should definitely remedy that.
Yeah, that's exactly what I was thinking.
Well, at the moment,
I am cleaning up after some messy little girls,
before the next class comes, but...
I see that.
Maybe, maybe we can go out for coffee some time?
Yeah, it's a date!
Oh, a date?
Yeah, I mean, not like a date date.
But you said date.
Just like a meeting.
I mean, we've already met, but...
Maybe we should pick a date?
We'll pick a date and that will be...
Okay.
Awesome.
All right.
Bye.
Hey!
Hi.
What are you doing here?
Oh, nothing.
I was just doing some Christmas shopping,
without you.
And I thought you might want to grab a coffee,
if you didn't have class.
Oh, I would love to
but I actually have coffee plans with someone.
Oh. A date?
No, no, not exactly that.
I'm just having coffee with one of the fathers of my students.
Oh, speaking of fathers, have you seen this yet?
Oh.
Oh my gosh, that's so cute.
That is adorable, wait, but how did you know?
How did I know what?
Who he was.
Who who was?
The guy I'm having coffee with.
Olivia, I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.
Well, that video that you literally just showed me,
that's the guy I'm having coffee with.
How did you know?
That's the guy?
Yeah.
Olivia, this is just a viral video that's going around.
I only showed this to you
because it had to do with ballet.
Wait, what, are you serious?
I swear.
That's crazy, 'cause that, that's him.
And that's Lily, his daughter who's my student.
Olivia, this is like the biggest viral hit right now.
They're calling him "America's favorite single dad."
Oh wow.
Speaking of, I have to get going.
Did you want me to join you?
I can fight off the paparazzi.
Oh, my god, you're such a good friend.
No. Thank you.
Okay, well, have fun on your date.
Rain check!
Oh.
Here you go, vanilla latte.
Thank you.
Uh‐huh.
Oh.
What?
What, what, what? What's wrong?
Honestly, I was just kind of expecting the fireman uniform.
Well, you know, the suspenders and the hat
aren't exactly conducive to drinking coffee.
Mmm.
Besides, when I dress like that it make people nervous.
Yeah, you know they think there's a fire somewhere.
Oh well.
You know, listen, I...
I want to thank you for coming all this way.
I know it's not close to your studio,
but it's just that, well I am on the clock.
I gotta stay close to the firehouse.
You're kind of saving lives,
so, yeah, I completely understand.
Um, actually, before we get started,
I have a little bit of a confession to make.
‐Oh? ‐Mmm.
It was recently brought to my attention
that apparently I'm having coffee with a minor celebrity.
Oh, no.
Mmm‐hmm.
Oh yeah.
Wow, you know, I was sort of hoping
that that would stay online and not cross into my real life,
but, I guess, it's hard to keep girls that age from talking.
It is.
But it's actually a friend of mine who showed it to me.
Mmm.
So, do I dare ask?
What? Did I watch it?
Oh, yeah, yeah.
My curiosity definitely got the best of me.
Mmm‐hmm.
And?
And your assemble is pretty terrible,
needs a lot of work.
Noted.
But we are here to talk about your lovely Lily.
Yeah, yeah, about her.
You know, I guess... I guess I just really wanted
to ask you, you know, how's she doing in class?
Lily is so talented. Really, really talented.
More than that, she's a wonderful, wonderful kid.
You should be so proud, Michael, really.
I am.
I am, thank you.
I, I should not pry, but I...
Oh, it's okay.
My wife, Claire, she, you know she passed away five years ago.
Cancer. It was quick. It was too quick.
Umm, you know, we talk about her a lot.
Even though I'm really not sure how much Lily remembers.
But, you know, that's the, that's the challenge.
Honoring her memory while, you know,
trying to move forward.
‐Yeah. ‐Hmm.
Can't be easy.
It's not.
But hey, you know what, I do the best that I can.
Well, a little, umm, unsolicited opinion
from an outsider's perspective?
Hmm?
I think you're doing a pretty good job.
Hey, you know what, I umm, I've got to get back,
but, you know if you would like to maybe...
Yeah.
But if you were, if you were asking
if I want to do this sort of thing again,
the answer is yes.
If you weren't asking that then that is a very,
very awkward thing that I just did right now.
‐I was. ‐Okay. Phew.
So, yeah.
Umm... I'll call you.
Yeah.
Oh, umm, you, you do have the fireman uniform, right?
Of course.
Okay, just checking.
'Cause I'm gonna make a quick false alarm call.
Oh, no, you're bad.
I'm kidding.
Yeah, umm...
Bye.
Where are you going on your date?
I don't know. We didn't decide yet.
But, you know, if she wants to,
maybe I'll take her to Timbers, hmm?
But that's our favorite restaurant.
Oh, I know, sweetheart.
But, if they only stayed open for us,
I don't think they'd be in business for very long.
Ha!
So, how's your old man look?
Yuck, what's that smell?
I thought I'd put on a little cologne.
Why, you don't like it?
Oh, hey.
I want you to listen to me, okay?
Now, you know that you are
the most important person in my life, right?
Mmm‐hmm.
And I loved your mother very much.
But, as much as I loved her, she has been gone a long time.
And although I will never stop loving her
and I will never forget her,
well, grown‐ups, they get lonely too.
You can understand that, right?
‐Yeah, I guess so. ‐Yeah.
Ms. Blake and I, all we're doing is having dinner together.
I mean, really, it's no different
than when I go grab a bite to eat with Uncle Noah.
Dad, I'm not that young.
Yeah.
Yeah, I guess you're not.
Now why don't we see if Grandma's here, okay?
Come on. Let's go. Go, go, go.
So I should tell you
I'm a little out of practice with this dating thing...
especially in the snow.
I take it you don't like the cold.
Come here. Don't worry.
Thank you very much.
Well, you see, in my line of work,
I prefer the heat.
‐Mmm. ‐Mmm‐hmm.
I see. You and me, fire and ice, huh?
Yeah, when I was a kid I was always in love with the snow.
I didn't get to experience it all that much,
'cause we moved so much,
but anytime I could skate or sled or ski, any of that.
I was a happy girl.
Thank you.
But, lately the snow's been a little scarce.
I really missed it.
Well, uh, when I think of snow, I think of shoveling,
road hazards and car pile‐ups on the interstate.
Wow. So, our resident fireman who runs into burning buildings
is a glass half‐empty kind of guy, huh?
Well, I guess I never thought of it that way.
Listen, I gotta ask, so, where is home for you, anyway?
That's a good question.
Nowhere really.
Typical army brat.
Dad was stationed in Germany, Japan, Manila,
pretty much everywhere.
Super fun making friends that way.
I mean, don't get me wrong,
it was cool to be able to travel and all of that,
but I guess I kind of got a little jealous
of all the kids that got to, you know, grow up in one place.
Come home to the same place every night.
Yeah, I get it.
How about your folks, where they at?
They moved down to south Florida.
Umm, Dad's retired.
Enough about me, tell me about you.
Oh, let's see now.
6'2, ruggedly handsome.
Minor online celebrity.
Seeks companionship with snow‐loving local beauty.
Double tap, swipe right.
Hey, so, tell me,
how did you, how did you end up here?
Oh, umm, well I was dancing in New York,
an off Broadway type of thing.
I used to come up here to ski,
and then I saw the local dance studio got put up for sale,
and I always wanted to teach, so... yeah.
And this, what is this, is it some kind of good luck charm?
Oh yeah, this is kind of the reason I'm a teacher.
This was from my ballet teacher when I was nine years old.
She...
It's really delicate actually, let me put it in here.
She was really, really encouraging.
Kind of strict, told me I talk too much, but yeah.
She's... she's the reason I wanted to be a teacher.
Mmm. Huh...
Okay, will you please tell me something about you?
Because I feel like I'm only talking about myself.
There's not a lot to tell.
I, uh, I've been kind of, you know, living in a bubble
since Lily's mom passed away.
Oh, gosh, I mean I was lost at the beginning.
You know, it was, it was fast,
and I did not have a clue how to raise my daughter on my own.
Seriously, it was scary.
And Lily, she can be a handful.
You know, like, just like any other kid.
She's a beautiful little human. She really is.
Inside and out.
Yeah. Yeah, I know.
You must, you must miss her.
Your wife.
Mmm.
Does that make you nervous?
Maybe a little.
No, I get it, you know.
God, life is so unfair.
Yeah, yeah.
I'm really sorry that happened to you and to Lily.
Thanks.
That means a lot.
Ah, well, well, well. Would you look at this?
‐Oh, yeah! ‐It's here!
It's snowing.
‐Should we? ‐Yeah, hey.
Let's do it.
Woo! Look at you.
Woo, yeah, I am starting to feel my toes again.
Yeah, yeah. Mmm‐hmm.
Yeah.
Anyways, thank you very much for organizing such a unique date.
Oh, thank you for indulging my love of picnics.
I hope you had fun.
Are you kidding me? I loved it.
You could take me on a picnic any day of the year.
Well, I hope that didn't sound unsophisticated.
No, no, not at all.
My mom actually used to plan picnics every Sunday afternoon
for us when I was a kid.
With all the moving around and stuff,
it was kind of the one thing that stayed the same.
So it was nice.
Umm, I have to get up early.
Yeah.
Wow. I sound incredibly boring and that's...
No, umm, you know what?
It's okay.
I get it.
Goodnight, Michael.
‐Goodnight, Olivia. ‐Yeah.
Sleep well.
♪
Ma?
I'm home.
‐Hey. ‐Hey!
Goodness gracious, look at the time.
I don't guess I have to ask how your night was?
Well, how was yours?
Did Lily get to bed okay?
Perfect as always.
Come on, I want to hear about your date.
Well, you know, it was, uh, it was nice.
With a smile like that,
it looks like it was better than nice.
Oh you know, I don't know.
What is it, Claire?
And Lily.
Well, we've had this conversation before.
And if Claire knew you hadn't dated since her death,
she would be angrier with you than anybody.
She would want you to be happy.
I know. I know you're right.
And you're as good a dad as I have ever seen.
And I've been around some good ones,
including your father and my papa.
But a young girl needs a female presence in her life.
She has you.
Well, I appreciate that, Michael, I really do,
but it's not really the same, is it?
No, no, it's not.
Well, I guess I better shove off.
Wait. Mom listen, why don't you stay tonight? It's late.
Besides, the guest room is already made up.
Well thank you, but I want to get home.
We're supposed to get a few inches in the morning
and I don't want to be caught out in that.
Okay well, it is beginning to feel like Christmas.
Thanks again, Mom.
You're a good man, Michael.
You just have to learn how to take care of yourself
as well as you do everybody else.
Okay, well, you drive safely.
‐I will. ‐Okay.
‐Oh, hi you. ‐Hey, you.
I am so glad that you came.
How could I resist?
Behind the scenes at a firehouse?
Oh.
And, what do you think?
Oh, not exactly what I was expecting.
Oh, really? Now why is that?
Oh, you know, I was thinking it was gonna be a lot of action,
guys coming down poles, racing off to danger,
flashing lights, sirens wailing.
Nah, nah, it's pretty much just, you know, cats in trees.
Oh, that's a thing?
‐Mmm‐hmm. ‐Mmm.
And wrapping presents?
Look at these, you guys are like little elves.
You know I like to think of myself as Santa, personally.
‐Mmm. ‐Mmm‐hmm.
In any case, it's very generous of you.
Oh, come on now,
do not act like you're a stranger
to giving back to the community, hmm?
One of our fellow firefighters, his daughter takes your class.
Maddie Lewis.
Maddie! Oh, she's such an angel.
Thank you.
Yeah, I'll admit though,
I definitely get more out of it than the kids do.
Oh, you know what, I doubt that,
but the fact that you even came up with the idea
to have a class for children, you know, with special needs,
not a lot of people would do that.
I love going to the center.
They make me so happy.
Oh, I have not told Lily yet,
but she got the part for Clara in The Nutcracker.
Wow!
Are you sure she's really up for it?
Oh yeah, you know, she's so advanced for her years.
She deserves the part.
Well, she is gonna be thrilled.
Just don't tell her yet,
I haven't posted the cast list
and I want her to find out
at the same time the other kids do, so...
Scouts honor.
Well... well... well.
You must be the mysterious Olivia I've heard so much about.
I confess, I thought you were a figment
of Michael's imagination.
I take it you are the infamous Noah
that I've heard so much about.
Well, all good things, I hope.
Sorry man, but I only speak the truth.
Oh.
Yeah, uh‐huh.
Well, it was lovely to meet you.
Okay. We have more presents
to pick up along the way, so let's leave a little room.
Okay.
For you.
It's the same thing every year.
Presents for everybody in town.
Like, everybody.
Sometimes there are so many presents
that Dad has to deliver them door to door.
And he lets me come with him.
Calls me his little elf.
Oh, you know what,
you are the luckiest little lady on the planet.
What do you mean?
Well, your dad is a very special man
and there aren't a lot of guys like him.
You really like him, don't you?
Okay, chop, chop, chop.
'Cause these presents are not going to deliver themselves.
And it looks like we are gonna have to take two vehicles
because all of those presents and the four of us
just are not gonna fit.
So, Lily, you can ride with Uncle Noah.
But, I always ride with you.
Well, yeah, I know sweetheart,
but this year I'm gonna ride with Ms. Blake.
Michael, Lily can ride with you.
Come on, kid.
We're gonna have a way better time than them.
Besides, they're gonna be right behind us.
Plus, those who ride with me get hot chocolate at the end.
Okay, so on Dancer, and Dasher, and Prancer and Vixen.
Let's go!
Dad, I'm ready!
Coming right up.
Hey you.
Hey.
So... did you have fun tonight?
Yeah, I guess so.
You guess so?
I kind of liked it more when it was just you and me.
Really?
Well, Uncle Noah, he has been coming with us for years.
He's not who I mean.
Oh.
Oh, Ms. Blake.
You like her a lot, don't you?
Well, she is a very nice lady.
Dad, don't patronize me.
Oh, wow.
Where did you hear that word?
We learned what it means in school.
Ah, well. Well, you're right.
I shouldn't patronize you
and uh, yeah, yeah I do like her.
But not like Mom?
Oh, sweetheart.
I will never love anyone the way I loved your mother.
Even after all this time?
Even after all this time.
Because when I think about her sometimes,
it's hard for me to remember everything.
Oh, sweetheart.
You were just a little girl when your mom passed away.
It's natural.
But your mother always said,
you were the best thing that happened to her.
And as long as you follow your heart,
then part of her lives on as well.
I love you, Dad.
Oh.
I love you too, sweetheart.
♪
Mmm, mmm.
You don't like the cake?
Mmm.
No, no, no it's delicious.
You know, you don't have to wine and dine me, Michael.
I really enjoy just being with you.
So, how's all the preparation going for The Nutcracker?
Mmm, it's good.
Yeah, and Lily's doing wonderfully.
All the kids are really.
It's gonna be the best performance yet, I think.
But with the show and all of my extra special classes,
I will not be mad about this Christmas break coming up.
So is that what's wrong?
What?
Well, it's just that, I don't know,
seems like something's been bothering you all night.
Oh, I don't know how I feel about that.
About what?
About you knowing me this well already.
But, uh, yeah. Yeah, you're right.
There's, umm, been something on my mind.
And you're gonna make me tell you what it is. Okay!
When I bought the dance studio,
I had to take out a pretty big loan.
And now, it looks like I am going to default on the loan.
Wow, I, sorry I thought that you said that business was good
and that you could barely keep up with all the classes.
Oh, yeah. That's, that's true.
I mean it actually, yeah, it is.
I mean, I'm up to my eyeballs in dance classes and paperwork.
I could use a backup teacher and a secretary, but umm...
When I took out the loan
it was because the studio needed some,
well, it needed a lot of TLC.
And through the years,
I just haven't been able to save up enough to pay it back
and now the full amount has come due.
But you could, uh, I don't know, you could,
you could extend the loan.
You know, you could refinance.
I mean there's gotta be something that you can do?
I wish there was.
I've really looked at all of the options.
Okay, well, how about, umm...
How about, you know, raising the tuitions?
I'm sure that a lot of the parents,
they wouldn't mind paying just a little bit more
in order to save the studio, right?
I mean I know that I would.
No, yeah, no.
I just, I don't think I could do that.
Times have been tough for so many of the families.
I mean, I've already given several discounts.
I just don't think they would be able to afford it.
It's just, you know...
Olivia, I'm sorry. I mean if there's...
I don't know, if there's anything that I can do to help.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
It's okay.
I just, I'm having a hard time admitting
that my mom might be right.
Huh.
Oh, I may have to move to Florida
and try to figure it out, making it there.
Whoa, hey, what, Florida?
Florida to, you mean to, to live?
Yeah, it would be a big change.
Maybe it would be fun, that's what she says.
My parents have been trying to get me to move there
since they retired, but I...
Hmm.
I'm... I'm sorry, I should have mentioned this sooner, I...
Wow, umm...
You know what, no.
I don't, I don't want to talk about this tonight.
Nothing is finalized, okay? Nothing at all.
And, and what I would like to do is be here with you
and enjoy this yummy cake and our time together.
Hey, you.
Hey you, what are you doing tonight?
Well, you know, my, my dance card's kind of full.
Oh, that's too bad.
Just joking.
Do you want to do something?
Yeah.
‐Come by the studio. ‐Yeah, I'd love to.
The front door's unlocked.
‐Okay. ‐See you in a little bit.
‐Okay, I'll see you then. ‐See you soon.
‐Bye. ‐Bye.
♪ Every morning feels so different ♪
♪ Like the sunlight... ♪
♪ I can tell you ♪
Is this okay?
Mmm‐hmm.
♪ But I'm sure I want to stay ♪
♪ Oh, I think that... ♪
This place feels, uh, feels different after hours.
Yeah.
♪ Though I don't know how I found you ♪
I love it. It's so peaceful.
Dancing here is the only place I really feel truly free.
♪ You got me feeling that nothing is impossible ♪
♪ Lately, I'm starting to believe ♪
Where in the world have you been, Mr. Foster?
The celebrity that you are.
♪ It feels like sunshine always on us ♪
♪ When we're standing side by side ♪
Can I tell you something?
Anything.
♪ Nothing matters when there's only you and I ♪
You are beautiful.
♪ You got me feeling that nothing is impossible ♪
♪ and lately I'm starting to believe ♪
♪ Nothing's impossible ♪
♪ And now we're feeling nothing is impossible ♪
♪ Nothing is impossible ♪
Yeah, she's upstairs
looking at the postings right now.
Okay great!
So are you both excited for our Christmas afternoon together?
Yeah, of course we're excited.
I mean, what could be more fun than decorating a tree
and baking Christmas cookies?
It's going to be great!
Yeah, yeah, and if we're still hungry afterwards,
we can all grab a bite to eat together.
I love it. I can't wait, Michael.
‐Dad! ‐Oh, I think I hear her now.
‐Okay, bye. ‐All right, bye!
‐Hey! What is it? ‐Dad!
I got the lead!
Oh! What!
Oh, I couldn't wait for you to find out!
Wait, what?
Well yeah, you know, Olivia,
she told me but she said that I had to keep quiet.
You knew before me?
Just a few days. It's no big deal.
But Lily, you, you are the lead!
Yeah. Yeah, I am.
Well, hey, come on now, what is it?
Well, do we really have to go to Ms. Blake's tonight?
Well, we don't have to go.
But, I mean, she's expecting us.
We're gonna go to her house, decorate the tree.
But I want to celebrate with just you.
Oh, hey, Lily.
Never mind.
Hey, hey, hey. Come on now.
We made plans.
You made plans.
Don't worry, I'm sure my friends will be happy for me.
Lily!
So, am I a poor substitute?
Hardly.
Thank you so much for coming.
My pleasure.
I may not like him cancelling on you at the last minute,
but I'll concede, he is cute.
He is cute.
Uh.
Unfortunately we're not in high school anymore
and cute does not cut it.
Hey, don't knock good looks.
With the guys I'm dating,
I'm just hoping for a full head of hair and a full‐time job.
Really, what is it? What's the problem?
I like this one.
I don't know.
I, uh, I don't know. He has a daughter.
So? You like kids.
You even like his kid.
Don't tell me that freaks you out.
No, not at all.
It's just, it can't just be a fling.
It wouldn't be fair to her.
Nobody says it has to be.
Yeah, it's just the whole studio thing.
Florida.
You're really serious about this, aren't you?
This Florida thing.
I mean, yeah.
At this point I don't feel like I really have a choice.
Don't look at me like that.
Oh. Hi.
Hey.
I, uh, probably should have called first.
Just, you know, I wanted to talk to you, in person.
Yeah, yeah me too.
You first?
I guess I just...
I'm just a little, you know, worried about
where things are going between the two of us.
I, I mean...
I'm starting to develop pretty strong feelings for you
and I know that that's not fair to you or to Lily.
Yeah.
How is Lily?
She, uh, she's having a hard time.
I don't know why, why I didn't recognize it sooner,
but I don't know if it's because of the season
or because maybe it's the first time
she's seeing me with another woman.
But, uh, but she needs a father right now.
And I've got to be there for her 100 percent.
Yeah, yeah. No, I completely understand.
And I mean, the last thing that I...
The last thing in the world that I wanted to do
is hurt either of you.
I know.
I just wish umm...
I just wish we had more time to figure things out.
Yeah.
Yeah, so do I.
You know how much you mean to me, right?
Yeah, I know.
I haven't felt this way about anyone, you know, since Claire.
I'm sorry, Michael.
You're right, you know,
you have this beautiful daughter,
and she is who you need to be thinking about, right?
She's the only thing you should think about.
It's like, we don't know where I'm gonna end up, right?
Who knows.
I, uh...
I have a class in a few minutes.
I should go prepare.
Yeah.
♪
Hey.
You okay?
Yeah. Yeah, I guess so.
Christmas present for Lily?
No, no, Olivia.
She must have lost it when she was visiting.
Missing her pretty bad, huh?
Well, you know, it's a, it's a complicated situation.
You worried about Lily?
She's not ready for me to start dating.
You heard her talking about Claire.
Yeah, listen, I'm the last person in the world
to be giving you advice about women.
Oh, ain't that the truth.
All right, and the very last about daughters,
but, Lily's growing up faster than you think, man.
Exactly. She's gonna, she's gonna be a teenager soon.
I need to be there for her.
Listen, you're thinking about this all wrong.
Do you remember being a teenager?
How often were you hanging out with your mom?
Nah, now that was different.
And then, she'll be out of the house and in college.
‐Just saying. ‐Yeah.
And?
Exactly. And then what?
She's not gonna be coming back every weekend
to be hanging out with her old man.
You're not obligated to be alone forever, bro.
I am not going to be alone forever, Noah.
Just, just now, it's just not the right time.
If not now, then when?
You're allowed to have a life.
You know what, maybe it's just not meant to be.
You know what, even if she doesn't want to,
Olivia, she is moving to Florida.
Do you love her?
Yeah.
Yeah, you know, I think I do.
Well, if you really love her then you gotta make this work.
Look man, if she doesn't want to leave,
make it so she doesn't have to.
Yeah, it's just, but...
Hey, hey, hey listen.
Don't let her slip away, man.
You might not get another shot.
♪
Hey, Ma.
Look what the cat dragged in.
You look like you've been through the wringer.
Hard day?
You know, not bad.
So where's Lily?
Upstairs doing her homework.
Ah.
Not so easy, trying to move on, is it?
I'm fine.
Yeah. You look it.
Anyways, what's for dinner?
Whatever you want to make yourself.
Huh?
Pick up, eat out.
Your daughter and I have plans.
Ah, yes, I forgot. Girls night.
Exactly.
Hmm. Well...
I guess I'll ask Noah
if he wants to grab a bite to eat with me.
Sounds like a good idea.
Just as long as you leave the two of us alone.
Yes, ma'am.
Can I have red this time, Grandma?
You can have red nails when you're old enough
to paint them yourself.
When you're 30.
So, Lily, do you know why
I wanted to spend some time with you tonight?
Because we needed a relaxing girls night?
Yes, but besides that.
You know, don't you?
It's about Dad, isn't it?
Mmm‐hmm.
That's what I was afraid of.
Lily, you're one of the smartest young ladies I have ever met.
And I'm not saying that just because you're my granddaughter.
But I want to talk to you just woman to woman.
Is that okay?
Your father cares about you more than anything in the world.
And that will never change.
Never.
I know, he told me that.
And did you believe him?
Yeah, I guess so.
And sometimes, you have to be there for him.
It's been a long time since your mom died.
And, he's finally found someone that he really likes.
I know.
You like her too, don't you?
I like her a lot.
And, what if he were to end it with her
because of how you felt?
That would tell you a lot about your dad.
I guess I made a mistake.
Oh, honey. Everybody makes mistakes.
It's what you do after
you realize your mistake that matters.
Even you make mistakes, Grandma?
No, of course not. Everybody else.
‐Grandma? ‐Hmm?
What do you think my mom would think?
About?
About Dad and Ms. Blake?
I think...
No, I know that your mother would want your dad to be happy.
And she'd want you to be happy too.
I am.
I miss her, but I am.
That is the problem with these reality shows,
suddenly everybody thinks they're a contractor.
I'm sure Mr. Cooper learned his lesson.
I mean, did you see him?
His eyebrows are completely singed off.
He looked like a smooth seal.
Look, man, I just don't get how someone could mistake
the gas supply line with a flue.
Ah, poor guy, trying to save a buck
and almost burned his house down.
Yeah, well I'll tell you right now,
I could use a hot shower.
I could use a cold beer.
Your mom watching Lily?
Mmm‐hmm.
Awesome.
Shower up, then head over to Birchwood's.
All right.
Hey, Mike.
I thought you said your mom was watching Lily?
Yeah she is, why?
Hey.
You okay?
I'm fine.
Well, how did you get here, huh?
Grandma brought me. She's waiting in the car.
All right, so, so what is it?
I couldn't wait to talk to you.
Grandma and I had a long talk
and I thought about it some more before I went to bed last night.
And I realized something.
Oh yeah? And what's that?
I realized I was acting silly.
Oh, sweetheart. You come here.
Come here, come here, come here.
You were not acting silly.
Yes, I was.
I want you to be happy, Dad. Especially with Ms. Blake.
Oh sweetheart, you know I appreciate that so much.
But you are not the reason that Ms. Blake and I
stopped seeing each other.
Then why?
Well, grown‐ups, they, grown‐ups...
Hey, you know what?
You go home with Grandma, okay?
I'll be home soon.
I love you, Dad.
Oh, come here.
I love you too, sweetheart.
Now go! All right? Get going.
Everything okay?
Oh, yeah. Yeah, better than okay.
But I may have a favor to ask.
Uh‐oh. I don't know if I like the sound of that.
Listen, you know that video that you posted
of Lily and I dancing?
You said you had my best interest at heart, right?
Yeah, of course.
Okay, I want you to remember that.
Okay.
Hi, Mom.
Hi, sweetheart. How are you?
I'm good.
A little busy and a bit overwhelmed, honestly.
You packing?
Yeah, trying to.
I just guess I didn't realize how much stuff
I'd managed to accumulate.
Well, you have help, don't you?
Umm, yeah, the movers will be doing all the heavy lifting
and all that stuff.
But I still have to make sure everything's ready.
So what's the plan?
Are you flying out here this weekend?
Yep, the Christmas performance is in a few days
and I am literally leaving straight from the studio,
so I will be with you on Christmas and then I...
I guess I'll only come back here if I really need to.
Okay, well you make sure
that you put you bathing suit in your carry on.
It has been in the mid '80s here all week.
Not a cloud in the sky.
Just like Christmas.
What's that?
Oh, nothing Momma. Ok, I, uh, I got to go.
I still have so much to do, and so little time.
I'll see you in a few days, okay?
We're so excited. Love you, sweetheart.
Love you too. Bye.
Bravo! Bravo!
Good job. Bravo!
Hey! That was terrific.
He's right, Lily.
It looked like a professional performance.
You should be very proud.
Give me a hug.
Oh, sweetie.
What did you think, Uncle Noah?
Well, I thought you did an absolutely amazing job,
but this Tchaikovsky fellow needs a little work,
if you want my honest opinion.
I'm just saying.
Hey, now that was awesome.
Really?
Oh, would I ever lie to you?
I, uh, I don't see Ms. Blake anywhere?
Oh yeah, she left.
Left?
What do you, what do you mean?
She said she was really proud of us,
that we are really talented and we should continue doing ballet.
She was even crying a little.
Dad? I thought you knew.
Hey, Ma, the kids are all going for hot chocolate.
Would you mind taking them?
I have something I need to take care of.
Of course, I'd love to.
Oh, my goodness. Where do they get the energy?
Hello?
Jordyn, it's Michael Foster.
Oh my god, Michael.
I'm at Olivia's house, I think she's leaving for Florida.
Yeah, I know. I know. I need you to listen.
I need you to do something for me.
♪
Hey, what's up?
Where are you?
I'm on my way to the airport.
You have to stop. Turn around, now!
What for? What are you talking about?
I'm sending you a video. Watch it, right now.
A video? Hello? Jordyn?
Olivia, this is all for you!
This fundraiser is for you and your studio!
Oh, my god! Sir! Stop.
Please stop. Please.
I have to turn around, I have to go back.
Hi.
Hello.
And who might you be?
I might be Jordyn.
Noah, Noah Baker.
So, you ever ride in the back of a fire engine?
Does that line ever work for you?
Uh, I don't know. Never used it before.
So, what do you think?
I think I can work with it.
Just wait here, okay?
Oh my god!
Thank you for calling.
Of course.
Michael is just in there.
Go get him.
‐Hey. ‐Hey.
Oh, I, I have something.
I believe you, you dropped this.
Oh my god.
I looked everywhere for this.
You found it. Thank you so much.
Yeah. Wow. This is...
Yeah, I wanted to...
I wanted to surprise you after the performance, but...
Yeah. I was heading to the airport.
Well, I'm, I'm a little overwhelmed,
I mean I don't, I don't know what to say.
This is where, this is where you belong.
This is home.
You know that, right?
So, just, just say that you'll stay.
Not just for me, but, I mean for everyone here.
This whole town, they love you, Olivia.
Come on, come here. Come on.
Okay.
After all, what is Christmas without mistletoe?
Wow! This is amazing!
Certainly is.
It was all your father's idea.
Dad! Ms. Blake!
Hi, Lily.
You're not really leaving, Ms. Blake, are you?
We need you here.
I need you here.
You know what?
You could not get rid of me if you tried.
Now we can spend Christmas together!
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