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♪

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Hey. So, I got these adorable
christmas tree-shaped sprinkles,

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But I don't know if that's
redundant because I already have

4
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A christmas tree-shaped
cookie cutter.

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- I think they sound cute!
- I don't know.

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I also got a sweater-shaped
cookie cutter

7
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But I'm wondering
if it's even that festive.

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I don't know. I might return it
and get different sprinkles.

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Caroline: I'm sure whatever you
got will be fine.

10
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(sighing) I know, but I want it
to be better than fine.

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Ellie, this is our
christmas cookie party,

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Not iron chef: Cookie edition.

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I know that, but mom puts these
in her charity baskets,

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- They can't be all slapdash.
- Use your artistic eye.

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Or just hang onto them
and I'll take a look at them

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When I come over tonight.

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Good idea.
Delay the decision.

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By the way,
hunter was asking

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Whatever happened
to connecting with kevin?

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Kevin?

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Caroline: You very well know
the kevin I speak of.

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Um, caroline?
I actually have to go.

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I have a meeting thing.
I'll see you guys later!

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♪

25
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Mom hasn't done the drawing
for the secret santa yet.

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Do you think maybe
it's not happening this year?

27
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Mmm. She asks hopefully.

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Your mom said we're doing
the drawing his week.

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I'm nervous.
I feel like my luck of drawing

30
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Distant cousins and great aunts
is running out.

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And with it, your ability
to throw gift cards

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- At the situation.
- Hey. I stand by my strategy.

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I'm giving people
the gift of choosing

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Their own christmas joy.

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And you know
I'm really bad at gifts.

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Maybe if I draw someone
from the immediate family,

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Hunter will switch
with me again.

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Hunter: We can get hunter
to do what?

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Trade me secret santas
if I draw mom?

40
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Mmm. Nope.

41
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I will no longer enable
your habit of evasion.

42
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We've got some business
to discuss.

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About kevin?

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The very eligible gentleman
who I connected you to.

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Which I didn't
ask you to do.

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Well, he said it seemed like
you guys had a spark,

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Over text.
And then, apparently,

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When he asked you out
to meet in real life,

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At l'ami jeanne, a restaurant
that I happen to know you love,

50
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And-- pfft!
You disappear.

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No response,
even after he followed up.

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Ellie, what happened?

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I-- I just didn't wanna
move forward.

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Oh, come on!

55
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What is the worst thing
that could happen?

56
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I don't know. He's your friend,
I'm your sister.

57
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If it doesn't work out,
things could get messy?

58
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Well, could you at least
have texted him,

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Instead of ghosting him?

60
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Whoa! "ghosting"
is a really strong word

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With harsh connotations.

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I think I might be with your
brother on this one, ellie.

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Sending an "I'm sorry
I'm not interested" text,

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That only makes things harder!
And then they ask why,

65
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And what am I gonna say
that doesn't hurt?

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People think
that ghosting is cruel

67
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But I think it's quick,
decisive, and humane.

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So wait, you do this
all the time?

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Sometimes.

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But mostly online,
where it's acceptable.

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Practically expected.

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Speaking of,
whatever happened

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To that uh, mr. Sparky guy,
from the video game forum?

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It was blinky.

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- Blinky4lyfe?
- Right.

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With the number 4.
That was his handle, anyway.

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Remember blinky from pac-man,
the little red ghost?

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Yeah, he had
this whole backstory

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About how he was
pac-man's arch enemy--

80
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So wait, you even
ghosted that guy?

81
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It's complicated! Okay?

82
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I think we're absolutely ready
to lock freya the knight,

83
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Level four! That's three days
ahead of schedule.

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Since we have
some extra time,

85
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I was wondering
if I could use the afternoon

86
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Just to do a few passes?

87
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Everything looks amazing.

88
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I'm not sure it needs it.

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I just wanna adjust
one or two things.

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You'll love it, I promise.

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Of course. Just be sure you
leave enough time for a qa pass.

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Oh, and I wanted to ask,

93
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I was wondering if susan
and donald might be receptive

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To that pitch
I was telling you about?

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Oh, the uh, santa claus game?

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It's actually centered
on his reindeer.

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Rogue reindeer? It's both
a strategy and a puzzle game.

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I just don't feel like
they're gonna wanna hear

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A christmas pitch.

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Really? I mean, even when
the spirit's in the air?

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In their minds, seasonality
means less demand year-round.

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Ellie. I know you adore
christmas,

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So my recommendation
is take a break

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And enjoy it!

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You're one of the best lead
character artists in the bizz!

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Relax. And celebrate
all your hard work!

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You're coming to the company
party later, right?

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Wouldn't miss it.

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♪

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Knock, knock.

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Lana says
you wanted to see me?

112
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Apparently you've
got a glitch?

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- She sent you, huh?
- Yeah. Sorry to disappoint.

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I guess you didn't make
santa's nice list this year.

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Charlie,

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The thorn in my side,
the coal in my stocking.

117
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Yeah actually, I gave
the qa team the night off

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So they could
enjoy the party,

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Which means I will be
doing your final pass.

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I thought you were adverse
to such things

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As putting in extra work,
staying late?

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Yes, correct, I am.

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Who would actually want
to stay late?

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May I?

125
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So, you know that the party's
already started, right?

126
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Thanks for
the news bulletin.

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And did you know you have
a whole team

128
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That can take care of
this kind of busy work for you?

129
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I just prefer to do
the final pass myself.

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Hmm.

131
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And you know you're gonna
drive yourself crazy

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Looking at the same thing
over and over again?

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Thanks for the sage advice.

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(beeping)
there. Fixed.

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Wow. That was fast.

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Live on the edge, ellie.

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Lock the game,
and come to the party.

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It's great out there!

139
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Instead of santa claus,

140
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They've got this like,
weird fortune teller lady.

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That's not
very christmassy.

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And we've got
a great spread,

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They've got
some good tunes playing.

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Julia brought
her homemade pierogis.

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Okay, I get it.
You just want me to wrap up

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Making this game exceptional

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So you can chillax
or whatever.

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- Whatever it is that you do.
- You got it.

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Maximum chillaxer here.

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You know, the fact that
you would even use that word

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Proves that you don't know
how to do it!

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Anyway,
see you when I see ya.

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(muffled music playing
from other room)

154
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(upbeat music playing)

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♪ hands up
if you wanna be free ♪

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So, I've done
some recon, okay?

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Give the shrimp a pass.

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Pierogis? Really nice.
These things?

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I don't know what they are,
but they're yummy.

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This dip is transcendent,

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But I would
definitely recommend

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Avoiding the grey-green
sludge situation here.

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So, you're technical support
for hors d'oeuvres too?

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I've just made some mistakes
in the past

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And I would hate
to see you do the same.

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Thanks for looking out.

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And sorry, I know you've had to
stay late for me before.

168
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So, you still haven't locked.

169
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Not quite. I just came
to get some sustenance

170
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And then I'm heading back.

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Okay, ellienezer scrooge.

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Scrooge?

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If you're gonna sling insults,

174
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At least
base them in fact.

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I believe
you've seen my office?

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It's true, it is
surprisingly festive in there.

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So, you gonna go check out
the fortune teller?

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They got her set up
in the creative lounge.

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No, those give me
the creeps.

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Plus they're all
make believe anyway.

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Seems like a bit
of a contradiction.

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If it's make believe,
why should it freak you out?

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I guess I just avoid it,
just in case.

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Just in case it's real?

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If it's not real,
what's the big deal? It's fun.

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Why don't you go, then,

187
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Since you think
it's such a great idea?

188
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How 'bout we flip a coin?

189
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I don't have to
agree to this.

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I just came
to get a snack!

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Mm-hm.

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I don't even have coins.
Do you?

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Do you accept bitcoin?

194
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How 'bout we pull
a christmas cracker, huh?

195
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One side always wins.

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- Fine.
- Okay!

197
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So, the winner
will keep the prize.

198
00:09:04,421 --> 00:09:06,813
And the loser will go
see the fortune teller.

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I can't believe
I'm agreeing to this.

200
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Okay.

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- One--
- two--

202
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- Three!
- (shrieking)

203
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Ooh! Oh, yeah!

204
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Who's the king of christmas?

205
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Charlie's the king of christmas.

206
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- So?
- Cute.

207
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You looking forward
to your meeting

208
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With the ghost
of christmas future?

209
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No.

210
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Hey, if you're actually
freaked out by it,

211
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I can release you from
your contractual obligation.

212
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No, I'll go. Just you
leave me alone about it.

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Charlie:
That's sound logic.

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- Watch my food.
- Mmm, no promises. Have fun!

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(chatter and cheering)

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(woman humming)

217
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(gasping)
oh, hello there! Hello!

218
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Oh, come, come, sit down.

219
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I like your crystal ball.

220
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There was this amazing sale
at lydia's attic on snow globes

221
00:10:04,372 --> 00:10:07,874
And well,
I add the magical element

222
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Myself at home.

223
00:10:09,486 --> 00:10:13,379
- (chuckling) yeah.
- Right. Makes sense.

224
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Mm-hm. Your name...
It begins with a c!

225
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No. I'm sorry.

226
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I am seeing the letter c,
like big time.

227
00:10:25,317 --> 00:10:27,484
Ah, perhaps someone
you're close to?

228
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My sister-in-law,
who's also my best friend?

229
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Her name begins with a c.

230
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Ah, yes, caroline.
Of course.

231
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Wait, how did you know her name?

232
00:10:36,421 --> 00:10:37,512
And your name is?

233
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Ellie.

234
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Ah! I see that now.

235
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Please, place your hands
on the crystal ball, my dear.

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(chuckling)

237
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Ah! Allie!

238
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It's ellie.

239
00:11:00,186 --> 00:11:02,778
I was just checking
to see if you were listening.

240
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I was actually wondering if I'll
ever get my own game concept

241
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Out into the world.

242
00:11:06,876 --> 00:11:10,102
Let me have a looksy.

243
00:11:10,196 --> 00:11:14,698
Mmm! There's this dense cloud
in your love life

244
00:11:14,718 --> 00:11:16,551
And it's mucking up
everything in my vision!

245
00:11:16,702 --> 00:11:18,627
(sighing) mm.

246
00:11:18,780 --> 00:11:21,964
Oh!

247
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I'm-- I'm seeing a collection
of wandering souls

248
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Awaiting answers.

249
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They're like, ghosts.

250
00:11:32,460 --> 00:11:33,976
No! Wait.

251
00:11:34,070 --> 00:11:35,962
You're the ghost!

252
00:11:36,055 --> 00:11:40,891
A sea of questions
waiting for answers.

253
00:11:40,985 --> 00:11:44,728
A "sea" sounds
a bit extreme.

254
00:11:44,822 --> 00:11:46,581
- (gasping) yikes!
- Yikes?

255
00:11:46,808 --> 00:11:48,065
(sighing)

256
00:11:48,159 --> 00:11:51,902
You have ghosted
all these men,

257
00:11:51,921 --> 00:11:54,589
And you've let your fear
get the best of you.

258
00:11:54,816 --> 00:11:58,909
Well, you know, you really
left these guys kinda hangin'?

259
00:11:58,928 --> 00:12:01,170
Can you be more specific maybe?
How do I--

260
00:12:01,264 --> 00:12:04,599
(weird squealing)

261
00:12:04,826 --> 00:12:08,494
Ah! If you don't make amends
to ever man you have ghosted

262
00:12:08,513 --> 00:12:12,665
By the stroke of midnight

263
00:12:12,683 --> 00:12:14,517
On christmas eve,

264
00:12:14,669 --> 00:12:17,019
You will be destined

265
00:12:17,113 --> 00:12:20,840
To never find true love!

266
00:12:20,858 --> 00:12:22,266
(timer ringing)

267
00:12:22,360 --> 00:12:24,452
(chuckling)
ah, all right. Time's up.

268
00:12:24,679 --> 00:12:27,121
Are you sure?
'cause that's under a week away.

269
00:12:27,273 --> 00:12:30,032
I do accept tips on venmo.

270
00:12:30,184 --> 00:12:33,869
My username
is rhonda p. Magyk.

271
00:12:33,963 --> 00:12:38,190
(chuckling)
that's "magyk" with a y and a k!

272
00:12:38,209 --> 00:12:40,860
But I just have
a couple follow-up--

273
00:12:40,878 --> 00:12:43,888
(laughing) have a wonderful
christmas, emily!

274
00:12:45,366 --> 00:12:47,141
It's ellie.

275
00:12:47,293 --> 00:12:49,268
(humming a tune)

276
00:12:52,874 --> 00:12:53,981
Next!

277
00:12:59,823 --> 00:13:03,716
- Yes
- thank you.

278
00:13:03,809 --> 00:13:05,901
- And you get one.
- Thanks.

279
00:13:06,054 --> 00:13:07,219
You're back!

280
00:13:07,238 --> 00:13:08,663
So, how was it?

281
00:13:08,890 --> 00:13:10,498
It was good.

282
00:13:10,725 --> 00:13:12,166
Um, except--

283
00:13:12,393 --> 00:13:13,817
It was good.

284
00:13:13,911 --> 00:13:16,003
I'm gonna
get back to work.

285
00:13:22,846 --> 00:13:25,680
Ghost in movie:
I cannot stay.

286
00:13:25,831 --> 00:13:28,332
I cannot linger.

287
00:13:28,351 --> 00:13:32,353
I wear the chain
I forged in life.

288
00:13:32,580 --> 00:13:34,930
You will be haunted
by three spirits.

289
00:13:35,024 --> 00:13:36,415
Without their visits,

290
00:13:36,434 --> 00:13:38,934
You cannot hope to shun
the path I tread.

291
00:13:39,028 --> 00:13:40,361
(dramatic movie music playing)

292
00:14:21,462 --> 00:14:23,571
"magyk" with a y and a k.

293
00:14:26,300 --> 00:14:29,059
(sighing)

294
00:14:29,153 --> 00:14:38,978
♪

295
00:14:38,996 --> 00:14:40,904
So, I have a question
for you.

296
00:14:40,924 --> 00:14:43,407
Is it why my cookie artistry
is superior to yours?

297
00:14:43,426 --> 00:14:45,426
No time for that.
Did you happen

298
00:14:45,577 --> 00:14:47,836
To play a really elaborate
prank on me

299
00:14:47,931 --> 00:14:49,155
Regarding my ghosting problem?

300
00:14:49,248 --> 00:14:51,415
Ah, so you admit
it's a problem.

301
00:14:51,509 --> 00:14:54,602
Seriously.
Did you arrange something,

302
00:14:54,829 --> 00:14:56,604
Maybe with my work party
and a fortune teller?

303
00:14:56,831 --> 00:14:58,088
(chuckling)

304
00:14:58,182 --> 00:15:00,257
Why, that sounds
like an amazing idea.

305
00:15:00,276 --> 00:15:02,944
The holidays
are way too busy for me.

306
00:15:03,171 --> 00:15:05,354
I didn't hear anything.
I would've told you.

307
00:15:05,506 --> 00:15:07,690
- Oh you would, would you?
- There was this fortune teller,

308
00:15:07,784 --> 00:15:10,843
And I don't know, she was
actually really bad at her job

309
00:15:10,861 --> 00:15:13,120
But she was occasionally
eerily on point.

310
00:15:13,347 --> 00:15:15,514
Like, she brought up
all the guys that I ghosted.

311
00:15:15,607 --> 00:15:16,958
She called them
"wandering souls".

312
00:15:17,185 --> 00:15:19,685
(chuckling) sounds like
someone's feeling guilty!

313
00:15:19,704 --> 00:15:21,203
No, it's not that.
She just--

314
00:15:21,297 --> 00:15:23,947
♪ da-da da-da da-da-daah! ♪

315
00:15:23,967 --> 00:15:26,783
I found some more red icing
in our reserves.

316
00:15:26,803 --> 00:15:29,862
For you.

317
00:15:29,955 --> 00:15:31,046
Oh, ellie.

318
00:15:31,140 --> 00:15:32,531
I forgot to tell you,

319
00:15:32,624 --> 00:15:34,366
I found a bunch
of your old paintings.

320
00:15:34,460 --> 00:15:35,959
- From when?
- Oh, I don't know.

321
00:15:35,979 --> 00:15:38,128
I think you were probably
about five or six.

322
00:15:38,222 --> 00:15:41,557
I remember you
and your little easel.

323
00:15:41,651 --> 00:15:43,967
I knew right then you were gonna
be our next jackson pollock

324
00:15:44,061 --> 00:15:47,137
Or mark rothko
or something.

325
00:15:47,156 --> 00:15:49,490
Mark rothko, really?
At five.

326
00:15:49,717 --> 00:15:51,141
Mm-hm. Well, I put them aside
for you, anyway.

327
00:15:51,160 --> 00:15:52,885
I thought maybe
they could be,

328
00:15:52,978 --> 00:15:55,913
I don't know,
inspiration or something?

329
00:16:00,652 --> 00:16:03,729
- So, how's work been?
- Good!

330
00:16:03,748 --> 00:16:07,082
Yeah, we're close to wrapping up
on a new medieval quest game.

331
00:16:07,235 --> 00:16:08,658
- Oh, yeah?
- You should actually start

332
00:16:08,678 --> 00:16:10,160
Seeing the ads for it
starting in January.

333
00:16:10,179 --> 00:16:11,679
Mm-hm?

334
00:16:11,906 --> 00:16:13,163
People think it's gonna be
really popular.

335
00:16:13,257 --> 00:16:14,682
Mm-hm. Well,
popular's good I guess.

336
00:16:17,169 --> 00:16:19,078
Yeah, I mean,
I know there's a lot

337
00:16:19,171 --> 00:16:20,246
Of medieval quest games
out there.

338
00:16:20,339 --> 00:16:22,523
This one has
some cool elements.

339
00:16:29,257 --> 00:16:31,032
So, hunter and I have been
playing space safari,

340
00:16:31,259 --> 00:16:33,534
The game you designed,
and it's just so fun.

341
00:16:33,761 --> 00:16:34,943
Aw, thanks.

342
00:16:35,096 --> 00:16:37,763
- (chuckling)
- she always wins.

343
00:16:37,782 --> 00:16:39,782
- Oh yeah, obviously.
- (ellie and caroline chuckling)

344
00:16:39,934 --> 00:16:41,042
Hey!

345
00:16:43,104 --> 00:16:44,462
Well, that sounds neat.

346
00:16:56,117 --> 00:16:57,966
Ho, ho, ho!

347
00:16:58,061 --> 00:16:59,468
Merry christmas!

348
00:16:59,620 --> 00:17:01,520
Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho!

349
00:17:03,566 --> 00:17:05,624
Oh, how are you?

350
00:17:05,717 --> 00:17:07,476
Good morning,
father christmas.

351
00:17:07,628 --> 00:17:11,072
Here's your half peppermint,
half caramel dolce half-caf.

352
00:17:11,223 --> 00:17:12,889
Oh, thank you.

353
00:17:12,983 --> 00:17:14,633
So, what have you got lined up
for the actual holiday?

354
00:17:14,652 --> 00:17:16,410
Oh, you know me,
the usual.

355
00:17:16,637 --> 00:17:20,247
Just laying low,
avoiding crowded airports,

356
00:17:20,474 --> 00:17:22,083
Maybe some quality time
with the atari?

357
00:17:22,310 --> 00:17:24,159
Mm. You and that atari.
(chuckling)

358
00:17:24,312 --> 00:17:25,419
What about your mom?

359
00:17:25,571 --> 00:17:26,754
Oh, she's still
on her honeymoon.

360
00:17:26,981 --> 00:17:28,738
Well, you know
you're always welcome

361
00:17:28,758 --> 00:17:31,258
To come with me, marcy,
and the kids to rockford, huh?

362
00:17:31,410 --> 00:17:33,319
Thanks, but I wouldn't
want to impose.

363
00:17:33,337 --> 00:17:35,838
Plus, you know, solo holidays
are actually underrated.

364
00:17:35,990 --> 00:17:38,006
Yeah, I'll take
your word for it.

365
00:17:38,101 --> 00:17:41,418
All right, I'm off
to the software salt mines.

366
00:17:41,512 --> 00:17:42,828
You here all week?

367
00:17:42,921 --> 00:17:45,255
- Through christmas eve!
- Nice.

368
00:17:45,349 --> 00:17:46,440
That's yes, by the way.

369
00:17:48,111 --> 00:17:49,759
(knocking at door)

370
00:17:49,779 --> 00:17:51,687
Hi! You wanted
to speak to me?

371
00:17:51,781 --> 00:17:53,021
Yes, so, listen.

372
00:17:53,174 --> 00:17:55,282
There was an interesting
development last night.

373
00:17:55,434 --> 00:17:57,343
I was on a call
with susan and donald

374
00:17:57,361 --> 00:17:59,269
And out of nowhere, susan
suddenly expressed interest

375
00:17:59,363 --> 00:18:00,863
In a holiday-themed game,

376
00:18:00,957 --> 00:18:03,457
Even wondered why
we didn't already have one.

377
00:18:03,684 --> 00:18:06,109
Naturally, I thought
of your reindeer idea.

378
00:18:06,129 --> 00:18:07,962
I think there's
a narrow window here,

379
00:18:08,113 --> 00:18:10,205
But if there's a time to put
something together, it's now.

380
00:18:10,358 --> 00:18:12,616
If you can create
a pitch deck

381
00:18:12,635 --> 00:18:15,711
And maybe a short demo by
christmas, I'll pass it along.

382
00:18:15,863 --> 00:18:18,380
I'd love to. I'll get started
on it right now!

383
00:18:18,474 --> 00:18:21,049
One thing, I'm gonna require you
to bring someone in

384
00:18:21,202 --> 00:18:23,051
From software design
to help you.

385
00:18:23,204 --> 00:18:25,053
Sure. Whatever you think.

386
00:18:25,206 --> 00:18:27,148
One hiccup might be
who's actually available?

387
00:18:27,299 --> 00:18:28,816
Got it, I got it! Whoop!

388
00:18:30,378 --> 00:18:32,135
Sorry. Just, uh,
decorating here.

389
00:18:32,155 --> 00:18:34,113
Go long!

390
00:18:35,324 --> 00:18:36,715
It's fine. It's not--

391
00:18:36,808 --> 00:18:38,734
Lana:
Bit plans for the holiday?

392
00:18:38,886 --> 00:18:40,995
- Well, define "big".
- Perfect.

393
00:18:41,222 --> 00:18:42,663
Ellie here is doing
a rushed pitch deck

394
00:18:42,814 --> 00:18:44,481
And needs a user interface
engineer.

395
00:18:44,500 --> 00:18:48,227
Would you be interested
in stepping in, partnering up?

396
00:18:48,245 --> 00:18:49,745
With ellienezer?
I don't know.

397
00:18:49,897 --> 00:18:53,674
Lana: And a temporary promotion,
overtime pay?

398
00:18:53,825 --> 00:18:56,418
As long as you demote me
again after the holidays.

399
00:18:56,512 --> 00:18:57,920
Of course.

400
00:18:58,014 --> 00:19:00,255
Sure. Why not?

401
00:19:00,408 --> 00:19:01,682
Well, that was easy!

402
00:19:01,909 --> 00:19:05,144
Could we just have
a quick word in private?

403
00:19:07,581 --> 00:19:09,315
Right. I'll be, uh,
cleaning up the mess.

404
00:19:12,603 --> 00:19:15,604
I mean, no disrespect,
but is he even qualified?

405
00:19:15,756 --> 00:19:18,607
He's over-qualified,
actually.

406
00:19:18,701 --> 00:19:20,701
He headed the user interface
department over at verve

407
00:19:20,852 --> 00:19:22,094
Before he came over.

408
00:19:22,187 --> 00:19:24,613
Really?
How did I not know that?

409
00:19:24,765 --> 00:19:27,857
I've been trying to promote him
from programmer on projects

410
00:19:27,877 --> 00:19:29,210
But he keeps
turning them down,

411
00:19:29,361 --> 00:19:31,045
Saying he's contented.

412
00:19:31,196 --> 00:19:33,622
Who knows
what that's all about.

413
00:19:33,716 --> 00:19:37,200
You know, we have plenty
of projects lined up,

414
00:19:37,294 --> 00:19:40,446
And honestly, I'd recommend
you rest and enjoy the holiday.

415
00:19:40,464 --> 00:19:44,040
No, I really wanna do this.
I'll work with charlie.

416
00:19:44,060 --> 00:19:46,060
- Great.
- Thank you.

417
00:19:50,882 --> 00:19:53,308
So, the sleigh's flying
and presents are falling down

418
00:19:53,461 --> 00:19:55,477
And the reindeer has to break
away, find them, return them,

419
00:19:55,571 --> 00:19:57,479
And when he does,

420
00:19:57,573 --> 00:19:59,073
The sleigh itself
turns into a spatial puzzle.

421
00:19:59,300 --> 00:20:02,317
That sounds a lot like--
what was it called--

422
00:20:02,411 --> 00:20:05,061
Bubba's barge? The puzzle game
you put out last year?

423
00:20:05,081 --> 00:20:07,139
I know,
and that's a good thing.

424
00:20:07,157 --> 00:20:09,399
That game sold really well,

425
00:20:09,493 --> 00:20:11,418
And, you know, there's a bit
of a tried and true element.

426
00:20:11,570 --> 00:20:13,254
I think susan
will appreciate it.

427
00:20:13,405 --> 00:20:17,907
Or you could be bold and go
with something totally new.

428
00:20:18,002 --> 00:20:19,409
Well, it's a cute idea,

429
00:20:19,428 --> 00:20:20,986
But I'm not really trying
to go off-book

430
00:20:21,079 --> 00:20:23,171
With my first official pitch
with them.

431
00:20:23,324 --> 00:20:24,414
Plus, we can have a lot of fun

432
00:20:24,508 --> 00:20:26,508
With the different personalities
of the reindeer.

433
00:20:26,660 --> 00:20:29,828
Like, dasher could be
a high school star athlete

434
00:20:29,921 --> 00:20:31,163
And cupid is a romantic,
of course.

435
00:20:31,256 --> 00:20:33,515
And a few of them
should be women.

436
00:20:33,609 --> 00:20:36,610
I mean, why do we assume
that all reindeer are male?

437
00:20:36,762 --> 00:20:39,095
Yeah. Aren't we talking
51% of the reindeer population?

438
00:20:39,115 --> 00:20:41,006
I mean, vixen, right?

439
00:20:41,025 --> 00:20:43,025
(chuckling)

440
00:20:43,119 --> 00:20:46,102
Anyway, you can look at some
of these sketches I made.

441
00:20:46,122 --> 00:20:48,622
This one I actually
envisioned as dancer.

442
00:20:48,774 --> 00:20:51,683
But I was thinking
instead of dancing,

443
00:20:51,777 --> 00:20:55,854
She could be more like,
karate expert.

444
00:20:55,873 --> 00:20:57,464
I love it.

445
00:20:57,616 --> 00:20:58,874
She's got pluck.

446
00:20:59,026 --> 00:21:00,634
Oh. Good.

447
00:21:00,786 --> 00:21:02,861
I was also thinking
when you reach a certain level

448
00:21:02,954 --> 00:21:04,363
You could get--
(notification dinging)

449
00:21:04,381 --> 00:21:05,622
Oh, you have a message here

450
00:21:05,641 --> 00:21:07,457
From a gentleman caller
named marcus.

451
00:21:07,551 --> 00:21:08,976
"hi, ellie. It makes me sad
that you didn't reply to--"

452
00:21:09,203 --> 00:21:10,978
Um--

453
00:21:13,223 --> 00:21:15,149
Sorry. I should not have read
your private message.

454
00:21:17,820 --> 00:21:19,135
You wanna talk about it?

455
00:21:19,155 --> 00:21:21,547
- No.
- Okay.

456
00:21:21,565 --> 00:21:23,157
Uh, I'm gonna
go out on a limb

457
00:21:23,308 --> 00:21:26,160
And say we need
to get some food.

458
00:21:26,311 --> 00:21:29,496
I've heard your stomach
grumble twice.

459
00:21:29,648 --> 00:21:31,457
Plus you seem
a little bit hangry.

460
00:21:37,081 --> 00:21:40,582
(charlie chuckling)

461
00:21:40,676 --> 00:21:43,510
I just-- I wouldn't have
had you pegged for a ghoster.

462
00:21:43,662 --> 00:21:46,588
- Why not?
- Because you're so thorough

463
00:21:46,740 --> 00:21:49,591
And ghosting seems flippant.

464
00:21:49,743 --> 00:21:52,168
You know how it is
out there in the dating world.

465
00:21:52,188 --> 00:21:53,595
I'm sure you've ghosted
a lady or two.

466
00:21:53,747 --> 00:21:55,430
Why do you assume that?

467
00:21:55,524 --> 00:22:00,085
I don't know. You just seem
like...Captain fun times.

468
00:22:00,104 --> 00:22:02,771
Captain fun times?
Okay, wow.

469
00:22:02,923 --> 00:22:04,365
- Yikes.
- I just mean,

470
00:22:04,592 --> 00:22:06,592
It seems like you like
to take things easy.

471
00:22:06,685 --> 00:22:09,686
Right, whereas you
are serious.

472
00:22:09,705 --> 00:22:13,207
Well, it sounds like you
seriously ghosted poor marcus.

473
00:22:16,286 --> 00:22:17,603
(clearing throat)

474
00:22:17,696 --> 00:22:19,713
The fortune teller
at the party,

475
00:22:19,865 --> 00:22:22,383
Did she strike you
as seeming legit?

476
00:22:22,610 --> 00:22:24,943
Honestly, I don't have
a lot of experience

477
00:22:25,036 --> 00:22:26,612
With office party
fortune tellers.

478
00:22:26,705 --> 00:22:29,114
I don't know.
Why do you ask?

479
00:22:29,133 --> 00:22:32,134
She just said some things
that were oddly specific,

480
00:22:32,286 --> 00:22:33,619
And true.

481
00:22:33,712 --> 00:22:36,121
And then she
brought up ghosting.

482
00:22:36,214 --> 00:22:37,398
Without you
tipping your hand?

483
00:22:37,549 --> 00:22:39,048
Yes, just completely
on her own.

484
00:22:39,068 --> 00:22:41,718
- Wow.
- And then she said

485
00:22:41,737 --> 00:22:44,146
If I didn't make amends with
every man I disappeared on

486
00:22:44,240 --> 00:22:46,740
By christmas, I'd be doomed
to never find true love.

487
00:22:46,892 --> 00:22:48,409
(chuckling)
come on!

488
00:22:48,560 --> 00:22:50,577
That's-- that's baloney.

489
00:22:50,729 --> 00:22:53,247
Besides, isn't ghosting
fairly normal by now?

490
00:22:53,398 --> 00:22:55,082
Thank you!

491
00:22:55,233 --> 00:22:57,809
It's not something
that I do, but--

492
00:22:57,828 --> 00:23:01,255
Wait. How many guys
have you ghosted?

493
00:23:02,758 --> 00:23:04,758
I'd have to look.

494
00:23:04,910 --> 00:23:08,503
Oh my goodness!
Ellie, serial ghoster?

495
00:23:08,597 --> 00:23:10,246
I had no idea!

496
00:23:10,340 --> 00:23:11,598
You're cold as ice.

497
00:23:14,085 --> 00:23:16,495
I mean,
maybe it is worth trying

498
00:23:16,588 --> 00:23:19,440
This whole
making amends thing.

499
00:23:19,667 --> 00:23:21,683
Seems like it's kinda
weighing on you.

500
00:23:21,777 --> 00:23:22,943
I could help.

501
00:23:24,596 --> 00:23:26,838
You just want
a work distraction.

502
00:23:26,857 --> 00:23:30,784
But seriously,
there is the threat of--

503
00:23:30,936 --> 00:23:32,527
(in dramatic voice)
--never finding true love!

504
00:23:32,680 --> 00:23:34,437
This is your fault.
You know that, right?

505
00:23:34,457 --> 00:23:36,623
How? How is it my fault?

506
00:23:36,775 --> 00:23:37,941
If I never saw
the fortune teller,

507
00:23:37,960 --> 00:23:39,351
I wouldn't even
have this problem.

508
00:23:39,369 --> 00:23:42,629
Or maybe the problem
was already there

509
00:23:42,781 --> 00:23:44,965
And the fortune teller
just alerted you to it,

510
00:23:45,192 --> 00:23:47,859
So...

511
00:23:47,878 --> 00:23:50,954
You know, most of these guys
were online anyway.

512
00:23:50,973 --> 00:23:54,382
How hard could it be to just
send out a bunch of messages?

513
00:23:54,477 --> 00:23:56,718
So, you're actually considering
this venture?

514
00:23:56,870 --> 00:23:59,221
Maybe it's worth trying.
I mean, just in case.

515
00:23:59,373 --> 00:24:01,556
Well, you've got
five days now,

516
00:24:01,650 --> 00:24:03,484
Including christmas eve,

517
00:24:03,635 --> 00:24:06,895
And you don't exactly move
through projects quickly?

518
00:24:07,047 --> 00:24:09,881
Yeah, I don't know.

519
00:24:09,900 --> 00:24:12,659
I'm on your side, but
I don't think you could do it.

520
00:24:12,811 --> 00:24:15,144
You're on.

521
00:24:15,164 --> 00:24:16,905
Charlie:
Okay.

522
00:24:17,057 --> 00:24:21,393
Then there's amir.
He talked about his ex a lot.

523
00:24:21,411 --> 00:24:24,062
Boy. Okay,
I suppose that's a fair reason

524
00:24:24,081 --> 00:24:25,506
To end that line
of conversation.

525
00:24:25,733 --> 00:24:28,008
Right? And then
there's ethan from boston.

526
00:24:28,159 --> 00:24:29,676
What was wrong with ethan?

527
00:24:29,828 --> 00:24:32,012
He talked about his mom
a little too much. Look.

528
00:24:33,907 --> 00:24:35,741
Looks like he was throwing
his mom a surprise party

529
00:24:35,759 --> 00:24:37,851
And asking for your advice?

530
00:24:39,763 --> 00:24:42,764
Okay. Uh,
what about that guy?

531
00:24:42,916 --> 00:24:45,508
I realized that there's
something untrustworthy

532
00:24:45,528 --> 00:24:47,677
- About how he parts his hair.
- What?

533
00:24:47,696 --> 00:24:50,346
Look, it's odd!

534
00:24:50,366 --> 00:24:52,181
All right. What about
this kristoffer guy?

535
00:24:52,201 --> 00:24:55,427
With the funky spelling?

536
00:24:55,445 --> 00:24:57,596
It made me think
his family is eccentric,

537
00:24:57,689 --> 00:24:59,614
Whereas mine's
more traditional,

538
00:24:59,708 --> 00:25:01,500
So I thought it was best
to nip it in the bud early.

539
00:25:02,936 --> 00:25:04,527
Ellie, I gotta say,

540
00:25:04,547 --> 00:25:08,048
I think that this issue
might go a little bit deeper

541
00:25:08,275 --> 00:25:10,551
Than the whole
"heartless ghosting"?

542
00:25:10,702 --> 00:25:12,127
Hey, I thought this was
a judgment-free zone.

543
00:25:12,279 --> 00:25:14,054
And as I explained earlier,

544
00:25:14,205 --> 00:25:15,797
It's not heartless.

545
00:25:15,891 --> 00:25:19,134
It's just saving people
from deeper long-term pain.

546
00:25:19,286 --> 00:25:21,469
Right. You know what?
We're getting off-topic.

547
00:25:21,622 --> 00:25:23,305
And we also agreed
that it wasn't

548
00:25:23,457 --> 00:25:25,548
About who deserved
to be ghosted

549
00:25:25,568 --> 00:25:27,734
But more about
cleaning the slate. So--

550
00:25:29,296 --> 00:25:32,130
So, I figured I'd just send

551
00:25:32,149 --> 00:25:34,800
A follow-up apology text.

552
00:25:34,818 --> 00:25:36,577
Maybe employ
a few white lies,

553
00:25:36,728 --> 00:25:40,914
Like, "sorry, I was in
antarctica. Bad reception?"

554
00:25:41,066 --> 00:25:44,567
I think in the spirit
of making amends,

555
00:25:44,661 --> 00:25:46,086
Honesty might be
the best policy.

556
00:25:46,313 --> 00:25:48,755
I was afraid
you were gonna say that.

557
00:25:48,907 --> 00:25:50,332
I mean, not "I don't trust
your side part" honest,

558
00:25:50,426 --> 00:25:52,241
But, you know.

559
00:25:52,261 --> 00:25:54,669
I'll create a form text.

560
00:25:54,763 --> 00:25:57,264
"hello, amir.

561
00:25:57,415 --> 00:26:01,417
"a little while ago I abandoned
our communication.

562
00:26:01,437 --> 00:26:04,663
"although I enjoyed our chat,

563
00:26:04,756 --> 00:26:07,833
"I didn't want
to move forward

564
00:26:07,851 --> 00:26:11,427
"and I didn't have the guts
to just say so.

565
00:26:11,521 --> 00:26:15,449
"I hope you accept
my apology

566
00:26:15,676 --> 00:26:17,934
"and I hope you find
someone special.

567
00:26:18,028 --> 00:26:21,121
"merry christmas! Ellie."

568
00:26:23,274 --> 00:26:24,774
Guess I'll just send off
a few of these?

569
00:26:24,868 --> 00:26:26,918
Let the unghosting begin!

570
00:26:28,355 --> 00:26:29,796
(beeping)

571
00:26:30,023 --> 00:26:31,539
Okay, so what do we call
these guys? Victims?

572
00:26:31,634 --> 00:26:33,950
No! Victims?!

573
00:26:33,969 --> 00:26:35,360
Well, aren't they?

574
00:26:35,379 --> 00:26:37,362
Okay, how about "ghostees"?

575
00:26:37,381 --> 00:26:40,140
They're not ghosts
until they die of heartbreak.

576
00:26:40,291 --> 00:26:41,457
- This is just the beginning.
- Yeah.

577
00:26:41,477 --> 00:26:42,643
So, who else?
I know there's more.

578
00:26:42,870 --> 00:26:44,035
Okay.

579
00:26:44,054 --> 00:26:45,479
Master list. Lay it all out.

580
00:26:45,706 --> 00:26:46,796
Liam.

581
00:26:46,815 --> 00:26:48,556
Jose.

582
00:26:48,651 --> 00:26:49,650
(clicking)

583
00:26:49,877 --> 00:26:50,817
Um--

584
00:26:51,044 --> 00:26:54,821
Edward. This guy came on
a little strong.

585
00:26:55,048 --> 00:26:56,564
Sent.

586
00:26:56,659 --> 00:26:57,807
Charlie: Yeah!

587
00:26:57,826 --> 00:26:59,384
First one down!

588
00:26:59,403 --> 00:27:00,476
Yeah, that felt pretty good.

589
00:27:00,496 --> 00:27:02,162
Ethan?

590
00:27:02,313 --> 00:27:04,906
Bye, ethan! Go "pahk your cah"
somewhere else.

591
00:27:05,058 --> 00:27:06,558
- Done!
- Yeah.

592
00:27:06,651 --> 00:27:08,576
Mm, mm, mm, mm!
Thank you.

593
00:27:08,671 --> 00:27:10,578
Bye. Get a haircut.
He might give us a hard time!

594
00:27:10,673 --> 00:27:12,506
I don't really have a type,
as you can probably see.

595
00:27:14,418 --> 00:27:15,676
- Yeah.
- Who's next?

596
00:27:15,827 --> 00:27:17,252
Very romantic.

597
00:27:17,346 --> 00:27:18,753
Bit too much.

598
00:27:18,847 --> 00:27:20,422
Classic ghost.

599
00:27:20,574 --> 00:27:21,589
- Very good.
- That's me.

600
00:27:21,684 --> 00:27:25,093
But not anymore.

601
00:27:25,245 --> 00:27:27,245
I think I might personalize
this one a bit.

602
00:27:27,338 --> 00:27:30,916
"good luck
with the biathlon."

603
00:27:30,934 --> 00:27:33,193
Just a little dash
of thoughtfulness.

604
00:27:34,530 --> 00:27:36,363
You're getting good
at this.

605
00:27:36,514 --> 00:27:39,758
Now, these three don't seem
to be on the site anymore.

606
00:27:39,851 --> 00:27:42,369
- Or they blocked you.
- Ouch!

607
00:27:42,596 --> 00:27:44,779
What, you can ghost
but they can't block?

608
00:27:44,932 --> 00:27:46,355
Point taken.

609
00:27:46,375 --> 00:27:48,524
I'll do a little
online sleuthing.

610
00:27:48,544 --> 00:27:50,377
I'm pretty good at it.

611
00:27:50,528 --> 00:27:52,103
Think this is gonna be
easier than we thought.

612
00:27:52,122 --> 00:27:54,606
We've already knocked out
a good chunk of these

613
00:27:54,699 --> 00:27:56,107
And we have, what,
four days to go?

614
00:27:56,126 --> 00:27:57,384
Don't forget,
it's gonna get harder

615
00:27:57,535 --> 00:27:58,885
As you get into
the final stretch

616
00:27:59,037 --> 00:28:00,369
Because you're gonna be
dealing with the guys

617
00:28:00,464 --> 00:28:02,222
Who don't wanna be found,

618
00:28:02,449 --> 00:28:05,541
Plus we haven't even talked
about irl yet.

619
00:28:05,561 --> 00:28:06,876
- Irl?
- Mm-hm.

620
00:28:06,895 --> 00:28:09,545
As in, "in real life"?

621
00:28:09,565 --> 00:28:11,623
You think
that counts for this?

622
00:28:11,716 --> 00:28:13,400
What, guys
you full-on stood up?

623
00:28:13,551 --> 00:28:16,069
Yeah, that's
the original ghosting!

624
00:28:19,132 --> 00:28:22,300
You haven't ghosted
like 45 guys, have you?

625
00:28:22,319 --> 00:28:24,152
No!

626
00:28:24,246 --> 00:28:27,822
No, that's what nipping it in
the bud online is all about.

627
00:28:27,975 --> 00:28:30,250
It's just one.
And it's touchy.

628
00:28:30,401 --> 00:28:32,252
You got this.

629
00:28:39,653 --> 00:28:40,819
After decades
of this tradition,

630
00:28:40,837 --> 00:28:42,170
I shouldn't have to tell you

631
00:28:42,322 --> 00:28:47,416
That revealing your secret santa
to even one other person

632
00:28:47,436 --> 00:28:49,603
Can be detrimental to the magic
of the whole thing, right?

633
00:28:49,754 --> 00:28:52,998
I mean,
people start inadvertently

634
00:28:53,091 --> 00:28:54,775
Using the process
of deduction.

635
00:28:55,002 --> 00:28:57,018
Before you know it,
all the fun is gone.

636
00:28:57,170 --> 00:29:00,113
Also, also,
I heard a rumor

637
00:29:00,340 --> 00:29:02,265
That two years back,
there was some swapping.

638
00:29:02,284 --> 00:29:04,433
Something I highly,
highly disapprove of.

639
00:29:04,528 --> 00:29:08,789
That kind of meddling just chips
away at the magic of the thing

640
00:29:09,016 --> 00:29:12,684
And then all the spirit is gone.
So, let's--

641
00:29:12,777 --> 00:29:14,628
Let's just
keep the magic alive.

642
00:29:14,855 --> 00:29:17,798
Let us delight in the unknown.
All right?

643
00:29:17,949 --> 00:29:20,116
Okay. Now,

644
00:29:20,210 --> 00:29:23,211
Come on, dear! Pick.

645
00:29:23,305 --> 00:29:25,213
(giggling) okay.

646
00:29:25,307 --> 00:29:27,456
- Ooh.
- Ahh!

647
00:29:27,551 --> 00:29:28,975
(chattering indistinctly)

648
00:29:29,127 --> 00:29:30,368
He goes right
to the bottom, it's good.

649
00:29:30,387 --> 00:29:31,870
The bottom.

650
00:29:31,888 --> 00:29:32,979
Okay, sweetheart.

651
00:29:35,208 --> 00:29:36,966
Yeah, okay.

652
00:29:36,985 --> 00:29:38,893
Now, I will finish this round

653
00:29:39,046 --> 00:29:40,469
With the extended family,
all right, tomorrow.

654
00:29:40,564 --> 00:29:41,655
Oh look,
in the meantime,

655
00:29:41,806 --> 00:29:43,715
Can we just
challenge ourselves

656
00:29:43,733 --> 00:29:46,551
To do something better
than gift cards?

657
00:29:46,570 --> 00:29:48,736
I mean, the whole fun
of this whole process

658
00:29:48,831 --> 00:29:52,833
Is to find a way to make it
personal and meaningful.

659
00:29:53,060 --> 00:29:54,742
And--

660
00:29:54,895 --> 00:29:57,745
(giggling)
--surprising, right?!

661
00:29:57,840 --> 00:29:59,005
Okay, open them.

662
00:30:01,677 --> 00:30:08,181
♪

663
00:30:11,578 --> 00:30:12,760
I drew mom.

664
00:30:12,913 --> 00:30:14,079
(chuckling)

665
00:30:14,172 --> 00:30:15,522
Ellie, what did she just say?

666
00:30:15,749 --> 00:30:17,265
You're diminishing
this christmas magic.

667
00:30:17,359 --> 00:30:19,342
Are you willing to switch
with me? I'll do anything.

668
00:30:19,361 --> 00:30:20,861
And it doesn't matter
who you got. I can owe you one.

669
00:30:21,088 --> 00:30:23,438
You've finally drawn
the secret santa master.

670
00:30:23,590 --> 00:30:25,773
Remember, what was it like,
three years ago

671
00:30:25,868 --> 00:30:28,259
When your mom got your aunt gina
that baking set

672
00:30:28,353 --> 00:30:29,703
And it triggered
her realization

673
00:30:29,930 --> 00:30:31,429
That she actually wanted
to be a pastry chef?

674
00:30:31,448 --> 00:30:32,855
And it completely
turned her life around.

675
00:30:32,875 --> 00:30:34,374
Or when she tracked down

676
00:30:34,601 --> 00:30:36,209
That reproduction
of the italian painting--

677
00:30:36,436 --> 00:30:37,769
Yeah, yeah!

678
00:30:37,787 --> 00:30:39,546
--From grandma
and grandpa's honeymoon?

679
00:30:39,697 --> 00:30:41,864
Yeah, you gotta
step up your game.

680
00:30:41,884 --> 00:30:43,942
Yes, I know I have to
step up my game.

681
00:30:43,960 --> 00:30:45,960
And I absolutely want
to find the perfect gift

682
00:30:46,113 --> 00:30:48,279
For the woman who's perfect
at gift giving,

683
00:30:48,373 --> 00:30:50,448
But the timing
couldn't be worse.

684
00:30:50,467 --> 00:30:52,133
I'm putting in a last minute
pitch deck at work

685
00:30:52,285 --> 00:30:54,135
And I have this--
other task.

686
00:30:54,229 --> 00:30:55,787
What other task?

687
00:30:55,805 --> 00:30:57,639
(sighing)

688
00:30:57,733 --> 00:30:59,307
Remember when I told you
about that fortune teller--

689
00:30:59,401 --> 00:31:01,401
The one who knew I had
ghosted all those guys?

690
00:31:01,552 --> 00:31:04,404
She said if I don't make amends
with all of them

691
00:31:04,555 --> 00:31:07,908
By midnight on christmas eve,
I'll never find true love.

692
00:31:08,059 --> 00:31:10,893
- Ouch!
- That was at an office party?

693
00:31:10,913 --> 00:31:13,580
Yes, and I mean, it's not like
I believe it or anything,

694
00:31:13,807 --> 00:31:15,823
But I'm just using it
as inspiration

695
00:31:15,918 --> 00:31:19,068
To reach out to all these guys
and make amends.

696
00:31:19,087 --> 00:31:20,403
Hunter:
I love it.

697
00:31:20,422 --> 00:31:21,996
You're just like
ebenezer scrooge.

698
00:31:22,090 --> 00:31:23,757
You know, having to confront
the wrongs of your past,

699
00:31:23,908 --> 00:31:24,907
Getting one last chance
to make it all better

700
00:31:25,001 --> 00:31:26,242
Before christmas morning.

701
00:31:26,261 --> 00:31:27,594
This is the third time

702
00:31:27,821 --> 00:31:29,078
I've been compared
to scrooge this week,

703
00:31:29,097 --> 00:31:30,413
And it's unwarranted.

704
00:31:30,432 --> 00:31:32,599
He was a miser
who hates christmas.

705
00:31:32,750 --> 00:31:34,676
I love christmas!
And I'm certainly not a miser.

706
00:31:34,828 --> 00:31:36,844
Well, you're a miser
of the heart. (chuckling)

707
00:31:36,939 --> 00:31:38,997
Joking aside,

708
00:31:39,090 --> 00:31:41,166
I think this could be
a positive thing.

709
00:31:41,184 --> 00:31:44,852
Maybe you'll find an unexpected
love connection in the process.

710
00:31:45,005 --> 00:31:46,854
Oh yeah, what about
reconnecting with that guy,

711
00:31:46,949 --> 00:31:48,264
Uh, blinky town?

712
00:31:48,358 --> 00:31:50,408
- Blinky4lyfe.
- Right.

713
00:31:52,120 --> 00:31:53,620
I just hope this process
of looking back

714
00:31:53,771 --> 00:31:55,104
Doesn't keep you
from moving forward

715
00:31:55,198 --> 00:31:56,347
And taking a real leap.

716
00:31:56,366 --> 00:31:58,032
Well, I can't take any leaps

717
00:31:58,126 --> 00:32:00,126
If I'm doomed to never find
true love now, can I?

718
00:32:02,631 --> 00:32:04,372
So, you won't switch?

719
00:32:04,466 --> 00:32:05,857
- No.
- No!

720
00:32:05,875 --> 00:32:11,596
♪

721
00:32:46,916 --> 00:32:48,174
So, how were the responses?

722
00:32:48,326 --> 00:32:50,659
Okay overall.
Couple thank yous.

723
00:32:50,679 --> 00:32:52,403
Some were pretty bad.

724
00:32:52,497 --> 00:32:53,421
Remember bobby,
the ferret guy?

725
00:32:53,573 --> 00:32:55,331
Yeah.

726
00:32:55,350 --> 00:32:57,017
And several
just didn't reply,

727
00:32:57,168 --> 00:32:59,244
But my phone says
delivered, so.

728
00:32:59,337 --> 00:33:00,411
I know I wouldn't
text you back.

729
00:33:00,430 --> 00:33:02,004
Oh, harsh!

730
00:33:02,098 --> 00:33:04,082
But, technical question--

731
00:33:04,175 --> 00:33:05,525
In those cases
I'm still covered, right?

732
00:33:05,752 --> 00:33:06,693
I did my part,
did my best to make amends?

733
00:33:06,920 --> 00:33:08,603
Yeah, yeah,

734
00:33:08,697 --> 00:33:11,272
I think that definitely covers
you fortune teller-wise.

735
00:33:11,424 --> 00:33:14,759
Good. Today we really need
to refocus on rogue reindeer.

736
00:33:14,852 --> 00:33:16,185
This is
super important to me.

737
00:33:16,204 --> 00:33:20,615
Yeah, but rogue reindeer
is just one project.

738
00:33:20,767 --> 00:33:22,709
A lifetime
without true love?

739
00:33:22,936 --> 00:33:25,694
I never said thank you,
by the way.

740
00:33:25,714 --> 00:33:27,622
For helping me.

741
00:33:27,774 --> 00:33:29,440
Why are you helping me?

742
00:33:29,534 --> 00:33:30,699
It's like you said
the other night,

743
00:33:30,719 --> 00:33:32,368
It's more fun than work.

744
00:33:32,387 --> 00:33:33,945
Plus, this has legitimately
gotten better

745
00:33:33,963 --> 00:33:35,388
Than a reality dating show.

746
00:33:35,615 --> 00:33:38,116
Speaking of
reality dating shows,

747
00:33:38,134 --> 00:33:39,617
What's going on
in yours?

748
00:33:39,710 --> 00:33:40,894
Any cozy romantic
christmas plans?

749
00:33:41,045 --> 00:33:44,806
No. I am taking
a seasonal hiatus.

750
00:33:44,900 --> 00:33:46,474
Dating during the holidays
is just too tricky.

751
00:33:46,626 --> 00:33:48,142
What's on the docket
for you?

752
00:33:48,295 --> 00:33:49,811
Me? Nothing.

753
00:33:49,963 --> 00:33:52,555
Charlie! You can't be alone
for the holidays.

754
00:33:52,574 --> 00:33:54,574
I can and I shall.

755
00:33:56,152 --> 00:33:57,969
Man, I get this reaction
from everyone.

756
00:33:58,062 --> 00:33:59,412
You know,
I've done it a few times

757
00:33:59,564 --> 00:34:00,805
And it's actually great.

758
00:34:00,898 --> 00:34:03,566
I get to wake up
when I want to,

759
00:34:03,660 --> 00:34:07,662
Order a pizza just for myself
with all my own toppings on it.

760
00:34:07,814 --> 00:34:10,498
I get to scroll through cable
and take my pick

761
00:34:10,592 --> 00:34:12,550
Of like three different versions
of a christmas carol.

762
00:34:15,004 --> 00:34:17,746
Anyway, rogue reindeer!

763
00:34:17,766 --> 00:34:19,582
Have you decided what content
you want in the demo?

764
00:34:19,601 --> 00:34:22,251
No. That's what I'm stuck on,
actually.

765
00:34:22,345 --> 00:34:23,919
But I do have a good idea

766
00:34:23,939 --> 00:34:25,939
For where we could get
some inspiration.

767
00:34:31,446 --> 00:34:33,429
It's great that our office
is so close to the plaza.

768
00:34:33,523 --> 00:34:36,116
Isn't it? Last year I came
every day that this was open.

769
00:34:38,361 --> 00:34:42,605
So, lana told me that you
used to be a lead at verve,

770
00:34:42,624 --> 00:34:44,273
And that she keeps trying
to promote you

771
00:34:44,292 --> 00:34:46,775
But apparently
you're contented?

772
00:34:46,870 --> 00:34:50,021
And I've started to notice that
you're actually quite talented

773
00:34:50,114 --> 00:34:51,689
And have some
pretty good ideas,

774
00:34:51,708 --> 00:34:54,617
So, just trying to connect
the dots in my head.

775
00:34:54,636 --> 00:34:57,786
It's true.
I am quite talented.

776
00:34:57,806 --> 00:35:01,866
Uh, yeah, I was a lead at verve
for a couple years.

777
00:35:01,885 --> 00:35:04,293
We worked crazy hard
on this one game.

778
00:35:04,312 --> 00:35:06,888
It was like
a passion project of mine.

779
00:35:06,982 --> 00:35:09,298
And then two weeks before
it was gonna get released,

780
00:35:09,317 --> 00:35:11,651
Sky city put out a game
exactly like it.

781
00:35:11,878 --> 00:35:13,987
So, ours was dead.
It was just bad luck.

782
00:35:16,216 --> 00:35:18,383
Two, please.

783
00:35:18,476 --> 00:35:21,977
And I just--
I put so much time

784
00:35:21,997 --> 00:35:24,071
And heart into it,

785
00:35:24,166 --> 00:35:27,167
I put everything in my life
on hold and for what?

786
00:35:27,394 --> 00:35:29,502
I'm sorry.
That's a huge disappointment.

787
00:35:29,729 --> 00:35:33,673
Anyway, it was clear to me
that I had to start over

788
00:35:33,824 --> 00:35:35,066
And downgrade.

789
00:35:35,159 --> 00:35:37,402
Pick something
that I was good at

790
00:35:37,420 --> 00:35:39,420
And just have
a more sane position.

791
00:35:39,572 --> 00:35:41,255
Guess I could see that.

792
00:35:41,349 --> 00:35:43,257
But I suppose if I did that
I would miss building things,

793
00:35:43,410 --> 00:35:44,575
Challenging myself.

794
00:35:44,669 --> 00:35:47,245
Well, I still put
in good work,

795
00:35:47,263 --> 00:35:49,355
And I always get
good results,

796
00:35:49,582 --> 00:35:52,583
And then I check out
and I have life balance.

797
00:35:52,602 --> 00:35:55,920
I guess
that's sound logic.

798
00:35:55,939 --> 00:35:57,422
But what are you doing
after 5:00 pm

799
00:35:57,440 --> 00:35:59,199
That you need life balance?

800
00:35:59,350 --> 00:36:02,535
Uh, I recently
bought an aquarium?

801
00:36:02,687 --> 00:36:06,280
Ehh, guess I'm still
workin' on that.

802
00:36:06,374 --> 00:36:09,024
Recently I have been helping
a super driven friend

803
00:36:09,044 --> 00:36:11,527
With her pitch deck
and ghosting problem.

804
00:36:11,546 --> 00:36:15,215
Speaking of, I think this
next batch is gonna be tough.

805
00:36:15,442 --> 00:36:18,051
Well, you could just
let it go at this point.

806
00:36:18,278 --> 00:36:20,536
You have done a lot
to redeem yourself.

807
00:36:20,555 --> 00:36:24,282
Let's be honest, it was just
a hired party fortune teller.

808
00:36:24,300 --> 00:36:26,801
Not really any more prophetic
than a magic eight ball.

809
00:36:26,953 --> 00:36:30,045
Listen, I took my magic eight
ball very seriously as a teen.

810
00:36:30,139 --> 00:36:32,640
- Of you did.
- (chuckling)

811
00:36:32,734 --> 00:36:35,068
And I don't know, ghosting
on the unghosting project

812
00:36:35,219 --> 00:36:37,219
Seems like extra bad
for some reason.

813
00:36:37,239 --> 00:36:38,571
Charlie:
That's a good point.

814
00:36:38,798 --> 00:36:39,722
Hey!

815
00:36:39,741 --> 00:36:42,242
- Oh, hi!
- Hi!

816
00:36:42,393 --> 00:36:43,892
I wish we knew
you weren't working,

817
00:36:43,912 --> 00:36:46,137
We would've coordinated.

818
00:36:46,230 --> 00:36:48,823
Oh, I am working.
We're working.

819
00:36:48,975 --> 00:36:52,493
We just took an inspiration
breather type thing.

820
00:36:52,587 --> 00:36:55,922
And this nice person you have
yet to introduce us to is...

821
00:36:56,149 --> 00:36:59,984
Oh, sorry. Um, charlie,
this is my brother

822
00:37:00,003 --> 00:37:02,503
And my sister-in-law who's also
my high school best friend,

823
00:37:02,597 --> 00:37:05,490
- Hunter and caroline.
- Wow, so nice to meet you.

824
00:37:05,583 --> 00:37:07,600
And this is charlie,
my coworker,

825
00:37:07,752 --> 00:37:09,844
The one I'm doing
that pitch deck with.

826
00:37:09,938 --> 00:37:13,831
And he's also helping me
with my extracurricular problem?

827
00:37:13,850 --> 00:37:17,944
Oh! Wow, that's uh,
super generous.

828
00:37:20,023 --> 00:37:22,282
- So, what are--
- yeah, so, we should head back?

829
00:37:22,433 --> 00:37:23,674
- Oh?
- Probably?

830
00:37:23,768 --> 00:37:25,285
- Don't wanna--
- yeah, no, we should.

831
00:37:25,436 --> 00:37:26,769
- We gotta get to work, so.
- Right.

832
00:37:26,788 --> 00:37:27,845
Yeah.
See you guys later!

833
00:37:27,864 --> 00:37:28,771
Charlie:
I hope that, uh--

834
00:37:28,865 --> 00:37:30,123
Ellie:
Okay, come on.

835
00:37:30,350 --> 00:37:31,624
- You know, we could--
- yeah. Okay.

836
00:37:31,776 --> 00:37:32,700
Okay. Bye.

837
00:37:32,794 --> 00:37:34,352
Bye, charlie!

838
00:37:34,445 --> 00:37:36,537
I think
something's happening?

839
00:37:36,689 --> 00:37:37,705
Uh-huh.

840
00:37:37,857 --> 00:37:39,799
Ho, ho, ho!

841
00:37:39,950 --> 00:37:41,301
Donations for
children's hospital!

842
00:37:41,452 --> 00:37:43,377
Donations, donations!

843
00:37:43,530 --> 00:37:45,305
Hey, hey!

844
00:37:45,532 --> 00:37:47,031
Sorry, they were out
of peppermint syrup.

845
00:37:47,050 --> 00:37:49,124
Unbelievable.
Thank you.

846
00:37:49,144 --> 00:37:50,626
Do they know who I am?

847
00:37:50,720 --> 00:37:51,978
What do you mean?
Who are you?

848
00:37:52,205 --> 00:37:54,463
Santa!

849
00:37:54,482 --> 00:37:56,131
What's--
what's with the get-up?

850
00:37:56,225 --> 00:37:57,892
You still going to the office?
I thought they wrapped.

851
00:37:57,986 --> 00:37:59,894
Yeah, I'm just helping
to put together a pitch deck

852
00:38:00,046 --> 00:38:01,487
With this-- person.

853
00:38:01,639 --> 00:38:04,048
Doesn't that
go against your code

854
00:38:04,067 --> 00:38:06,217
Of not taking on
anything too meaningful?

855
00:38:06,310 --> 00:38:08,661
You don't have to
put it that way.

856
00:38:08,813 --> 00:38:10,221
Okay, okay.
You know what I mean.

857
00:38:10,314 --> 00:38:11,906
Thank you!
You know what I mean.

858
00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:14,559
You know what I mean.
Anyway, I'm in full support.

859
00:38:14,577 --> 00:38:16,461
Listen.

860
00:38:18,656 --> 00:38:20,398
I know you feel like you ruined
your last relationship,

861
00:38:20,491 --> 00:38:22,400
You know,
because of your focus on work,

862
00:38:22,418 --> 00:38:23,676
But I'm still not convinced

863
00:38:23,828 --> 00:38:26,179
You were even in
the right relationship.

864
00:38:27,407 --> 00:38:28,923
Hi.

865
00:38:29,075 --> 00:38:30,833
Jeez, todd, it's like
eight in the morning.

866
00:38:30,852 --> 00:38:32,018
Can we cool it
with the psychotherapy

867
00:38:32,169 --> 00:38:33,519
At least until
I've had my coffee?

868
00:38:33,671 --> 00:38:34,854
All right.

869
00:38:40,937 --> 00:38:43,011
I'm pretty sure
this is where he works.

870
00:38:43,031 --> 00:38:44,438
I mean, can't forget
the name, right?

871
00:38:44,532 --> 00:38:47,033
For the love of beans!

872
00:38:47,184 --> 00:38:49,610
So, how are you feeling?
Are you ready for this?

873
00:38:49,704 --> 00:38:51,704
Yeah, I think.

874
00:38:51,931 --> 00:38:53,689
You just gotta get in there
and apologize.

875
00:38:53,708 --> 00:38:56,542
Make amends. Easy-peasy.

876
00:38:56,694 --> 00:38:59,379
So, uh, you've got
your list of names.

877
00:38:59,606 --> 00:39:01,047
I'll just meet you
back at the office, or?

878
00:39:01,274 --> 00:39:02,531
What?

879
00:39:02,550 --> 00:39:03,699
No, you're not
going anywhere.

880
00:39:03,793 --> 00:39:05,367
You're my accomplice now.

881
00:39:05,461 --> 00:39:06,777
And, if I'm honest,

882
00:39:06,796 --> 00:39:09,222
I need you here
for accountability.

883
00:39:09,373 --> 00:39:10,798
I'm not seeing him.

884
00:39:10,950 --> 00:39:12,558
Maybe it's not his shift.

885
00:39:12,710 --> 00:39:14,952
Either way, they have
amazing egg nog lattes.

886
00:39:14,971 --> 00:39:16,454
Ooh.

887
00:39:16,472 --> 00:39:17,563
Oh, that's him.

888
00:39:19,383 --> 00:39:20,733
Should I hang back?

889
00:39:20,960 --> 00:39:22,309
We don't wanna seem
like we're together.

890
00:39:22,462 --> 00:39:23,569
Unless we do? Is that
the angle that we're--

891
00:39:23,796 --> 00:39:25,238
Next?

892
00:39:25,389 --> 00:39:27,314
I didn't really think about it.
What are you--

893
00:39:27,467 --> 00:39:29,467
Okay, that's the direction
we're going in.

894
00:39:29,560 --> 00:39:31,469
- Hi, how can I help you?
- Nate?

895
00:39:31,487 --> 00:39:33,137
Is that you?

896
00:39:33,156 --> 00:39:35,156
Uh, yeah.
(awkward chuckling)

897
00:39:35,308 --> 00:39:37,917
Sorry, I just-- I recognize you
from your profile photo

898
00:39:38,068 --> 00:39:39,326
On hearts collide?

899
00:39:39,421 --> 00:39:41,479
Oh, um, right.

900
00:39:41,497 --> 00:39:43,089
It's ellie.

901
00:39:43,240 --> 00:39:44,573
We were messaging
back in September.

902
00:39:44,592 --> 00:39:47,093
We were talking
for a while actually.

903
00:39:47,244 --> 00:39:50,488
Right!
Um, ellie. Uh--

904
00:39:50,581 --> 00:39:52,414
You sort of
disappeared on me.

905
00:39:52,434 --> 00:39:56,010
Yes. Uh, I did.
And I wanted to say

906
00:39:56,162 --> 00:39:58,587
That I'm very sorry
about that.

907
00:39:58,681 --> 00:40:00,831
To be honest, I actually
remembered that you worked here

908
00:40:00,925 --> 00:40:03,759
And I wanted to come in
and apologize.

909
00:40:03,778 --> 00:40:04,852
I shouldn't have
disappeared on you.

910
00:40:04,946 --> 00:40:07,596
I'm glad you did.

911
00:40:07,690 --> 00:40:11,525
The next person I messaged was
clara, my now girlfriend,

912
00:40:11,619 --> 00:40:15,179
And I'm actually gonna propose
to her christmas eve.

913
00:40:15,198 --> 00:40:16,956
I didn't block you, by the way.

914
00:40:17,107 --> 00:40:19,867
I was just off
the site because...

915
00:40:19,961 --> 00:40:21,519
I was in love.

916
00:40:21,612 --> 00:40:23,946
I mean, I should
really thank you.

917
00:40:23,965 --> 00:40:26,040
If we'd still been chatting,
I wouldn't have found her.

918
00:40:26,192 --> 00:40:28,693
That's wonderful news, nate.
Congratulations.

919
00:40:28,711 --> 00:40:30,044
Thank you.

920
00:40:30,138 --> 00:40:31,028
You know what?

921
00:40:31,121 --> 00:40:32,530
I think it's really brave of you

922
00:40:32,623 --> 00:40:33,806
To make the effort
to come out here

923
00:40:33,958 --> 00:40:35,216
And make things right.

924
00:40:35,368 --> 00:40:36,809
Really?

925
00:40:36,961 --> 00:40:39,720
Why don't I get you
an eggnog latte?

926
00:40:39,814 --> 00:40:41,038
On the house.

927
00:40:41,057 --> 00:40:43,316
Great. Oh.

928
00:40:43,467 --> 00:40:44,484
Uh, could you make
it two, actually?

929
00:40:45,803 --> 00:40:46,944
All right.

930
00:40:50,658 --> 00:40:53,384
So, that went really well,
much better than I thought.

931
00:40:53,477 --> 00:40:55,069
You know, true love curse aside,

932
00:40:55,221 --> 00:40:56,829
I think this could be
really good for me.

933
00:40:56,981 --> 00:41:00,148
Well, let's venture forth.
Who's next?

934
00:41:00,168 --> 00:41:02,409
Next, we have... Edward.

935
00:41:02,562 --> 00:41:05,396
Hmm.
What was wrong with edward?

936
00:41:05,414 --> 00:41:09,157
Did he slurp his soup?
Was he a bad parallel-parker?

937
00:41:09,177 --> 00:41:11,569
Okay, that is
truly the worst, but...

938
00:41:11,662 --> 00:41:13,012
It's funny,
I actually don't remember.

939
00:41:13,239 --> 00:41:15,014
Huh.

940
00:41:15,241 --> 00:41:17,016
Where are you supposed
to run into him?

941
00:41:17,167 --> 00:41:20,186
Well, you're not the only one
who's good at online sleuthing.

942
00:41:20,413 --> 00:41:21,762
I checked out his
instagram and, every day,

943
00:41:21,914 --> 00:41:25,340
He does a "bavarian
pretzel diary" at 12:30.

944
00:41:25,360 --> 00:41:28,528
"pretzel diary?" social media
these days, am I right?

945
00:41:28,679 --> 00:41:31,364
I don't know.
It could be kind of cool.

946
00:41:31,515 --> 00:41:32,865
Who knows?
Maybe I sold this one short.

947
00:41:37,113 --> 00:41:43,876
♪

948
00:41:44,028 --> 00:41:46,212
- (camera shutter clicking)
- hi.

949
00:41:46,363 --> 00:41:48,272
Ellie. Hi.

950
00:41:48,291 --> 00:41:51,033
Your hair's grown out
since our profile picture.

951
00:41:51,052 --> 00:41:52,718
It's nice to see you, edward.

952
00:41:55,372 --> 00:41:56,847
Please, it's "eddie."

953
00:41:59,118 --> 00:42:00,226
Finally.

954
00:42:01,454 --> 00:42:02,878
Finally?

955
00:42:02,972 --> 00:42:06,140
You've come back to me.

956
00:42:06,292 --> 00:42:09,977
I loved you, I set you free,

957
00:42:10,129 --> 00:42:11,720
And now,
you've flown back to me.

958
00:42:11,739 --> 00:42:16,242
Yes, eddie.
I have flown back to you,

959
00:42:16,469 --> 00:42:18,319
But only to apologize
to you for ghosting,

960
00:42:18,471 --> 00:42:21,989
And then I'm going
to fly back out.

961
00:42:22,083 --> 00:42:24,475
Yeah, but we're eddie and ellie.
We're ellie and eddie.

962
00:42:24,568 --> 00:42:26,919
Yes.
(chuckling nervously)

963
00:42:27,071 --> 00:42:29,422
We are, but just...
Separately.

964
00:42:31,818 --> 00:42:34,151
Um...

965
00:42:34,170 --> 00:42:37,263
So, I am sorry for ghosting you
and, um... Goodbye.

966
00:42:39,175 --> 00:42:40,825
Hey, are you sure you
wanna walk away from that?

967
00:42:40,843 --> 00:42:42,918
He had some pretty solid points
about possibly being soulmates.

968
00:42:42,937 --> 00:42:44,437
It's not funny.

969
00:42:44,664 --> 00:42:46,254
You're supposed to be
encouraging, okay?

970
00:42:46,274 --> 00:42:48,107
I'm trying to do
the right thing and--

971
00:42:48,258 --> 00:42:50,610
Gosh, maybe the right thing is
back there, waiting for you?

972
00:42:50,761 --> 00:42:52,670
Stop. Okay, let's go.

973
00:42:52,688 --> 00:43:00,620
♪

974
00:43:02,682 --> 00:43:05,607
So, what's the deal
with this next guy?

975
00:43:05,701 --> 00:43:07,368
His name is harold.

976
00:43:07,520 --> 00:43:08,853
I managed to reach him by text,

977
00:43:08,871 --> 00:43:12,873
But he felt an in-person apology
might be more effective.

978
00:43:13,025 --> 00:43:14,358
Harold's is milking it.

979
00:43:14,377 --> 00:43:16,710
Well, we were talking
for a long time.

980
00:43:16,863 --> 00:43:18,787
It makes sense
that he might want

981
00:43:18,806 --> 00:43:20,698
Some more meaningful closure.

982
00:43:20,791 --> 00:43:22,883
Plus, I haven't
come all this way

983
00:43:22,977 --> 00:43:25,035
Just to fail this whole mission
on a technicality.

984
00:43:25,054 --> 00:43:26,220
(phone chiming)

985
00:43:26,314 --> 00:43:28,630
Oh, it's him.

986
00:43:28,650 --> 00:43:31,150
"hello, ellie.
This is harold.

987
00:43:31,301 --> 00:43:33,635
"I will not be
meeting you tonight.

988
00:43:33,729 --> 00:43:35,655
"I 'm ghosting you.

989
00:43:35,882 --> 00:43:37,731
- Charlie: Oh...
- "how does it feel?

990
00:43:37,884 --> 00:43:41,735
"how do you like it?
Karma. Karma big time."

991
00:43:41,829 --> 00:43:43,053
Charlie: Whoa.

992
00:43:43,072 --> 00:43:44,738
Talk about a technicality.

993
00:43:44,832 --> 00:43:46,499
Do I correct him?

994
00:43:46,726 --> 00:43:48,150
Tell him that this isn't
actually ghosting?

995
00:43:48,169 --> 00:43:49,560
Nah, let him have it.

996
00:43:49,653 --> 00:43:52,505
It's christmas,
after all. Right?

997
00:43:52,656 --> 00:43:54,915
(tapping on window)

998
00:43:55,067 --> 00:43:57,677
That's-- that's not him, is it?

999
00:43:59,739 --> 00:44:03,307
I... Ghost you.
I ghost you!

1000
00:44:09,691 --> 00:44:11,081
Oh...

1001
00:44:11,175 --> 00:44:13,918
Ellie, you are a
menace to society.

1002
00:44:13,936 --> 00:44:17,771
You're wreaking havoc with
the people in this city.

1003
00:44:17,865 --> 00:44:19,590
They're losing their
minds over you. It's okay.

1004
00:44:19,683 --> 00:44:21,016
It's okay, we know him.
He's a...

1005
00:44:21,035 --> 00:44:23,035
Community theatre actor.

1006
00:44:23,187 --> 00:44:25,095
Should we leave?

1007
00:44:25,189 --> 00:44:28,374
I don't know.
Are we in danger?

1008
00:44:28,601 --> 00:44:32,044
No. No, I think
we should make a stand.

1009
00:44:32,196 --> 00:44:35,606
We should stay here because
I... Like this place.

1010
00:44:35,624 --> 00:44:39,552
Me, too.
I love a good christmas popup.

1011
00:44:39,703 --> 00:44:41,887
Yeah. We shouldn't let
whatever that was

1012
00:44:42,039 --> 00:44:45,707
Stop us from
finishing our drinks.

1013
00:44:45,801 --> 00:44:47,468
- Cheers.
- To harold.

1014
00:44:47,620 --> 00:44:49,061
To harold.
(laughing)

1015
00:44:49,288 --> 00:44:51,546
- Wow.
- Which one did you get again?

1016
00:44:51,640 --> 00:44:54,141
Uh, the rum rum rudolf.

1017
00:44:54,235 --> 00:44:55,383
How 'bout you?

1018
00:44:55,403 --> 00:44:56,885
Candy cane fever.

1019
00:44:56,979 --> 00:44:58,979
- Nice.
- Well...

1020
00:44:59,131 --> 00:45:00,631
Took care of harold.

1021
00:45:00,649 --> 00:45:03,892
I think harold
took care of himself.

1022
00:45:03,911 --> 00:45:07,896
We did nate, liam, jose, edward.

1023
00:45:07,915 --> 00:45:11,158
"eddie and ellie.
I set you free."

1024
00:45:11,252 --> 00:45:13,811
Actually, I just have a
lingering phone call or two.

1025
00:45:13,904 --> 00:45:15,904
Aww, so you don't
need me anymore?

1026
00:45:15,923 --> 00:45:17,906
No, I didn't say that.

1027
00:45:17,925 --> 00:45:19,817
Of course I need you,

1028
00:45:19,835 --> 00:45:21,927
But just for rogue reindeer,

1029
00:45:22,079 --> 00:45:23,821
Which we are very
behind on, by the way.

1030
00:45:23,839 --> 00:45:27,992
Wow, so you're almost
done with the un-ghosting,

1031
00:45:28,010 --> 00:45:29,326
And two days ahead of schedule.

1032
00:45:29,419 --> 00:45:30,936
Well, I actually
have one more guy

1033
00:45:31,163 --> 00:45:34,331
That I hadn't officially
added to the list.

1034
00:45:34,350 --> 00:45:36,108
Mm. The "touchy situation?"

1035
00:45:36,260 --> 00:45:38,760
I mean, is it
touchier than eddie?

1036
00:45:38,780 --> 00:45:40,004
Touchier than harold?

1037
00:45:40,097 --> 00:45:42,448
Well, touchy in a different way.

1038
00:45:42,675 --> 00:45:45,267
This is the guy
I actually stood up.

1039
00:45:45,286 --> 00:45:46,693
Ahh. So, do you need help
tracking him down?

1040
00:45:46,846 --> 00:45:50,531
Nah, I got this.
I may not even include him.

1041
00:45:50,683 --> 00:45:54,276
I'm not sure it counts.

1042
00:45:54,295 --> 00:45:56,703
Okay, well, then,
what's next for you?

1043
00:45:56,798 --> 00:45:58,872
I guess you'll take a hiatus
from the dating apps?

1044
00:45:59,025 --> 00:46:00,800
Why do you say that?

1045
00:46:00,951 --> 00:46:04,044
Because you're not open to
meeting people right now?

1046
00:46:04,196 --> 00:46:08,456
I'm open. I'm looking.
That's why I'm on there.

1047
00:46:08,476 --> 00:46:11,143
You know, open and looking
are not the same thing.

1048
00:46:14,874 --> 00:46:17,391
So, uh...

1049
00:46:17,543 --> 00:46:20,227
What do you think
the elf on the top shelf is?

1050
00:46:20,379 --> 00:46:21,487
You should order it.

1051
00:46:26,977 --> 00:46:28,143
Thank you.

1052
00:46:28,162 --> 00:46:31,146
So, how are the fish?

1053
00:46:31,165 --> 00:46:32,814
The-- the fish?

1054
00:46:32,834 --> 00:46:34,482
You said you've
got an aquarium?

1055
00:46:34,502 --> 00:46:36,001
Oh...

1056
00:46:36,228 --> 00:46:37,652
It's all I know
about your personal life.

1057
00:46:37,672 --> 00:46:39,821
Yeah, the fish are--
the fish are good.

1058
00:46:39,841 --> 00:46:41,507
Did you name them?

1059
00:46:41,734 --> 00:46:44,234
Yep. So far, I have inky,
blinky, pinky, and clyde.

1060
00:46:44,253 --> 00:46:46,086
I love that.
(laughing)

1061
00:46:46,180 --> 00:46:48,180
Except now, I've run out of
names, if I get any more.

1062
00:46:48,407 --> 00:46:50,832
Not necessarily. There are
the alternate nicknames,

1063
00:46:50,852 --> 00:46:52,076
And also, the original
japanese names.

1064
00:46:52,094 --> 00:46:53,501
Yes!

1065
00:46:53,521 --> 00:46:55,262
Not a lot of people know that.

1066
00:46:55,356 --> 00:46:59,841
Guess it just comes with the
territory in our field.

1067
00:46:59,861 --> 00:47:01,343
So, I have a question for you.

1068
00:47:01,362 --> 00:47:03,696
- Okay.
- Have you ever been ghosted?

1069
00:47:04,866 --> 00:47:06,014
Yeah, a couple times.

1070
00:47:06,108 --> 00:47:07,700
I mean, who hasn't?

1071
00:47:07,851 --> 00:47:11,036
Yeah, but did any one time,
like, really burn?

1072
00:47:11,188 --> 00:47:12,520
Oh, sorry.
I didn't mean to, like...

1073
00:47:12,540 --> 00:47:14,932
No, no. It's fine. Yeah. Um...

1074
00:47:15,025 --> 00:47:16,691
Yeah, there was
this one time.

1075
00:47:16,711 --> 00:47:19,269
This was a long time ago,
I mean a long, long time ago.

1076
00:47:19,288 --> 00:47:23,957
Um, I got stood up.
That kind of burned.

1077
00:47:24,110 --> 00:47:25,776
Sorry. I mean,
you don't have to explain it.

1078
00:47:25,869 --> 00:47:27,461
It's okay.
There's nothing to explain.

1079
00:47:27,555 --> 00:47:28,870
There's no story

1080
00:47:28,964 --> 00:47:30,631
Because nothing happened.

1081
00:47:30,783 --> 00:47:33,058
I was excited,
it was disappointing, the end.

1082
00:47:35,121 --> 00:47:36,395
Gosh...

1083
00:47:36,546 --> 00:47:39,214
The look on your
face right now, I...

1084
00:47:39,308 --> 00:47:42,476
This is the worst I've felt
about ghosting this whole time.

1085
00:47:42,570 --> 00:47:46,071
I really hope I didn't make
someone feel like this.

1086
00:47:46,298 --> 00:47:49,241
I'm sorry
on behalf of all ghosters.

1087
00:47:49,393 --> 00:47:51,035
Wasn't your fault.

1088
00:47:53,397 --> 00:47:55,563
How's your noel-groni?

1089
00:47:55,583 --> 00:47:57,991
It's good.
How's your blitzen bellini?

1090
00:47:58,085 --> 00:48:01,478
It's got a-- got a pretty
good kick to it, of course.

1091
00:48:01,497 --> 00:48:05,816
♪

1092
00:48:05,834 --> 00:48:07,742
So, tomorrow night is
christmas eve eve,

1093
00:48:07,836 --> 00:48:09,261
Which I've always thought

1094
00:48:09,488 --> 00:48:12,339
Was the unsung best
day of the holidays,

1095
00:48:12,491 --> 00:48:14,433
Where the anticipation
is at the perfect pitch.

1096
00:48:14,584 --> 00:48:16,176
I totally agree.

1097
00:48:16,328 --> 00:48:18,753
But it also means
I don't have much more time

1098
00:48:18,773 --> 00:48:22,107
To figure out this secret santa
thing I have going on.

1099
00:48:22,334 --> 00:48:24,944
My family does
this big secret santa

1100
00:48:25,095 --> 00:48:27,020
And this year,
it's gonna be tough.

1101
00:48:27,114 --> 00:48:28,447
How come?

1102
00:48:28,598 --> 00:48:30,174
I drew my mom.

1103
00:48:30,267 --> 00:48:32,359
- Aww. That sounds sweet.
- No.

1104
00:48:32,511 --> 00:48:34,286
I feel like she's already
disappointed in me

1105
00:48:34,438 --> 00:48:37,848
And I just don't
want to add to it.

1106
00:48:37,866 --> 00:48:40,775
It's strange, I don't think I've
ever said that out loud before.

1107
00:48:40,795 --> 00:48:44,354
My mom's just this...
Force of nature.

1108
00:48:44,373 --> 00:48:46,465
She's so bold and creative.

1109
00:48:46,616 --> 00:48:48,542
She works in publishing
and, one day,

1110
00:48:48,636 --> 00:48:50,861
She decided to just break off
with her own imprint

1111
00:48:50,879 --> 00:48:52,805
For less mainstream writers,

1112
00:48:53,032 --> 00:48:54,622
And she did this all
as a single parent,

1113
00:48:54,717 --> 00:48:55,716
After my dad passed away.

1114
00:48:55,810 --> 00:48:57,868
Oh, I'm sorry.

1115
00:48:57,886 --> 00:49:01,796
Thanks. Yeah,
it was when I was pretty little.

1116
00:49:01,890 --> 00:49:04,224
I find it hard to believe

1117
00:49:04,376 --> 00:49:06,986
That you don't have
your mother's approval.

1118
00:49:07,213 --> 00:49:09,229
My mom just goes
for things, you know?

1119
00:49:09,323 --> 00:49:10,972
She's fearless,

1120
00:49:10,992 --> 00:49:14,642
Whereas I feel like
I'm always hesitating.

1121
00:49:14,662 --> 00:49:15,995
You're deliberate.

1122
00:49:16,222 --> 00:49:17,645
That's not the worst
thing in the world.

1123
00:49:17,740 --> 00:49:20,666
Thank you for that, but...

1124
00:49:20,893 --> 00:49:22,242
I don't know,
I can't help but feel like

1125
00:49:22,394 --> 00:49:25,912
She thinks I compromised
my artistic endeavors

1126
00:49:26,065 --> 00:49:29,157
Or I sold out somehow
by working in gaming.

1127
00:49:29,176 --> 00:49:31,326
Did you?

1128
00:49:31,345 --> 00:49:34,513
Is this where you reveal that
you have a secret passion

1129
00:49:34,664 --> 00:49:36,831
For oil painting and I tell you
that you need to quit your job

1130
00:49:36,925 --> 00:49:38,183
And move to vermont?

1131
00:49:38,335 --> 00:49:40,927
No. I-I love my job.
I didn't settle.

1132
00:49:41,022 --> 00:49:42,855
The art I create

1133
00:49:43,006 --> 00:49:46,099
Is art people
get to interact with

1134
00:49:46,252 --> 00:49:49,936
And play with and be a part of;
excites me.

1135
00:49:50,089 --> 00:49:52,756
Yeah. Doesn't your mom realize

1136
00:49:52,849 --> 00:49:55,442
That you're so respected
in your industry?

1137
00:49:55,594 --> 00:49:57,202
That you're known for
bringing a fresh take

1138
00:49:57,354 --> 00:49:58,871
To consumer markets?

1139
00:49:59,022 --> 00:50:01,782
That your work is
brilliant and inspiring?

1140
00:50:01,934 --> 00:50:04,877
You think my work is
brilliant and inspiring?

1141
00:50:05,104 --> 00:50:06,770
Yeah.

1142
00:50:06,789 --> 00:50:09,956
I thought that even before
you came to cartwheel.

1143
00:50:10,109 --> 00:50:12,384
I didn't know that.

1144
00:50:13,962 --> 00:50:15,721
- (gasping)
- (laughing)

1145
00:50:15,948 --> 00:50:17,614
Where did that even come from?
(laughing)

1146
00:50:17,633 --> 00:50:19,116
Charlie: Where did that even...

1147
00:50:19,134 --> 00:50:20,617
- Let me help.
- It's down my shirt!

1148
00:50:20,636 --> 00:50:23,044
- Are you okay?
- I'm okay. Are you okay?

1149
00:50:23,064 --> 00:50:25,289
- Yeah. Are you okay?
- Yeah.

1150
00:50:25,307 --> 00:50:26,398
Sorry, I already said that.

1151
00:50:30,796 --> 00:50:32,071
I should go.

1152
00:50:32,222 --> 00:50:34,055
- Me too.
- Okay.

1153
00:50:34,075 --> 00:50:37,392
(chuckling)
oh. Do you go... That way?

1154
00:50:37,411 --> 00:50:39,486
Uh, I'll go that way.

1155
00:50:39,638 --> 00:50:40,804
- Okay.
- (clearing throat)

1156
00:50:40,897 --> 00:50:42,581
- See you at work.
- Okay, bye!

1157
00:50:48,480 --> 00:50:51,331
(keys tapping,
phone ringing)

1158
00:50:51,483 --> 00:50:52,907
Hey.

1159
00:50:52,927 --> 00:50:55,594
Before you ask,
my answer is still no.

1160
00:50:55,745 --> 00:50:57,930
I am not going to swap
secret santas with you.

1161
00:50:58,081 --> 00:50:59,840
What?
No, that's not why I'm calling.

1162
00:50:59,992 --> 00:51:01,992
I'm actually just
double-checking

1163
00:51:02,010 --> 00:51:03,268
That your office is open today.

1164
00:51:03,495 --> 00:51:05,345
I have a note
I want to leave for kevin.

1165
00:51:05,497 --> 00:51:09,516
Is this part of your
scrooge redemption thing?

1166
00:51:09,610 --> 00:51:12,336
No, trust me. It's just a
sincere letter of apology.

1167
00:51:12,354 --> 00:51:14,113
Either way, I hate to tell you,

1168
00:51:14,264 --> 00:51:15,839
Kevin called out sick

1169
00:51:15,932 --> 00:51:17,357
And the office is
closed tomorrow,

1170
00:51:17,509 --> 00:51:19,176
So it'll have to wait
'til after christmas.

1171
00:51:19,194 --> 00:51:23,513
But it can't. That's past
my deadline, you know this.

1172
00:51:23,532 --> 00:51:24,581
(sighing)
I was so close.

1173
00:51:26,794 --> 00:51:29,277
Wait. Sick, you said?

1174
00:51:29,371 --> 00:51:31,872
With, like, a cold, or...

1175
00:51:31,966 --> 00:51:33,690
Hunter: Yeah.

1176
00:51:33,709 --> 00:51:37,210
♪

1177
00:51:37,363 --> 00:51:39,954
(dialing)

1178
00:51:39,974 --> 00:51:40,973
(intercom ringing)

1179
00:51:41,124 --> 00:51:42,457
Kevin: Hello?

1180
00:51:42,476 --> 00:51:46,219
Hi. It's ellie, hunter's sister.

1181
00:51:46,313 --> 00:51:49,706
I'm the very rude person who
never texted you back.

1182
00:51:49,799 --> 00:51:51,984
I know this may sound strange,

1183
00:51:52,211 --> 00:51:54,561
But I wanted to come
apologize in person.

1184
00:51:54,713 --> 00:51:56,229
And I heard you were home sick,

1185
00:51:56,323 --> 00:52:00,050
So I brought you some wonton
soup from green dragon.

1186
00:52:00,068 --> 00:52:01,976
I can just leave it here, if...

1187
00:52:02,070 --> 00:52:05,572
Kevin: Green dragon's the best.
I'll meet you in the lobby.

1188
00:52:05,724 --> 00:52:07,124
(buzzing)

1189
00:52:12,231 --> 00:52:13,563
Hi!

1190
00:52:13,582 --> 00:52:14,898
Hi.

1191
00:52:14,917 --> 00:52:16,400
Sorry, I would have
invited you up,

1192
00:52:16,418 --> 00:52:17,825
But it's probably
germ city up there.

1193
00:52:17,845 --> 00:52:19,511
Oh, it's totally fine.

1194
00:52:19,663 --> 00:52:21,254
It's me who's
inconveniencing you.

1195
00:52:21,407 --> 00:52:23,831
Uh, here.

1196
00:52:23,851 --> 00:52:25,759
Thank you. I, uh--

1197
00:52:25,853 --> 00:52:27,928
I love green dragon wonton soup,
and they stopped delivering,

1198
00:52:28,080 --> 00:52:29,596
So this is perfect.

1199
00:52:29,690 --> 00:52:31,598
Oh, there's a letter in there,
too, basically,

1200
00:52:31,750 --> 00:52:33,025
Just saying how sorry I am,

1201
00:52:33,252 --> 00:52:35,527
And it turns out
I have a ghosting problem.

1202
00:52:35,679 --> 00:52:37,845
That's all right.
I figured you had a good reason.

1203
00:52:37,865 --> 00:52:40,440
To be honest, I'm still
reeling from my last breakup,

1204
00:52:40,592 --> 00:52:42,517
So I told your brother
it wasn't a big deal.

1205
00:52:42,536 --> 00:52:44,611
Sounds like he was the one
most invested in the setup.

1206
00:52:44,705 --> 00:52:47,873
Sounds like it.
He just wants me to be happy.

1207
00:52:49,618 --> 00:52:51,710
Well, I gotta go to work,

1208
00:52:51,861 --> 00:52:54,104
But I hope you have
a merry christmas.

1209
00:52:54,197 --> 00:52:57,674
Thanks for the soup,
saint ellie.

1210
00:52:58,777 --> 00:53:00,110
Bye.

1211
00:53:00,128 --> 00:53:03,222
♪

1212
00:53:03,449 --> 00:53:04,464
Hey.

1213
00:53:04,558 --> 00:53:05,873
Hey, partner.

1214
00:53:05,893 --> 00:53:07,300
Hi.
(chuckling nervously)

1215
00:53:07,453 --> 00:53:08,618
Oh.
(chuckling nervously)

1216
00:53:08,637 --> 00:53:10,062
I was going for a high-five.

1217
00:53:10,289 --> 00:53:11,471
I just thought you
were trying to hug me.

1218
00:53:11,623 --> 00:53:13,548
Uh, I like your hat.

1219
00:53:13,567 --> 00:53:16,735
Oh, thank you.
It's the one I always wear.

1220
00:53:16,962 --> 00:53:18,812
Yeah, I know. I just
realized I hadn't, uh...

1221
00:53:18,964 --> 00:53:20,072
Complimented you on it.

1222
00:53:20,223 --> 00:53:21,982
Oh. Thank you.

1223
00:53:22,076 --> 00:53:23,408
So, fun development,
the office heating is busted.

1224
00:53:23,635 --> 00:53:25,410
What?!

1225
00:53:25,562 --> 00:53:27,246
Which is why it's freezing in
here and no one's around.

1226
00:53:27,397 --> 00:53:28,747
Now? Of all times?

1227
00:53:28,898 --> 00:53:30,323
This is what I get
for procrastinating.

1228
00:53:30,417 --> 00:53:31,825
Well, it's not that bad.

1229
00:53:31,977 --> 00:53:33,477
We do have a lot of work to do

1230
00:53:33,495 --> 00:53:36,738
On the text portion
of the presentation.

1231
00:53:36,757 --> 00:53:38,573
I guess we don't
have to do that together.

1232
00:53:38,667 --> 00:53:40,259
We could work remotely,

1233
00:53:40,410 --> 00:53:42,502
And then finish
the demo off tomorrow.

1234
00:53:42,654 --> 00:53:44,596
Oh... Yeah.

1235
00:53:44,823 --> 00:53:46,840
Just gonna be slaving away
on christmas eve

1236
00:53:46,934 --> 00:53:50,510
For my boss, ellienezer,
just like bob cratchit,

1237
00:53:50,604 --> 00:53:52,996
No coal for the fire.

1238
00:53:53,015 --> 00:53:55,015
Oh... When you should
be home with your family,

1239
00:53:55,167 --> 00:53:56,275
Your family of fish.

1240
00:53:56,426 --> 00:53:58,335
(laughing)
yes!

1241
00:53:58,428 --> 00:54:00,279
- Especially tiny inky.
- Aww.

1242
00:54:00,430 --> 00:54:01,947
Little tiny inky
with the stumpy fin?

1243
00:54:02,174 --> 00:54:03,782
Aww...

1244
00:54:04,009 --> 00:54:06,618
Okay, well,
I guess we could go to my place.

1245
00:54:06,845 --> 00:54:08,787
I mean, the snacks
are better there, anyway.

1246
00:54:10,365 --> 00:54:11,681
Sure. Lead the way.

1247
00:54:11,700 --> 00:54:13,016
- Let's go.
- All right.

1248
00:54:13,035 --> 00:54:22,192
♪

1249
00:54:22,210 --> 00:54:24,694
Would you like some popcorn?

1250
00:54:24,713 --> 00:54:26,713
Ooh, I love glenda's.
Did you do a custom mix?

1251
00:54:26,807 --> 00:54:28,548
Of course.

1252
00:54:28,700 --> 00:54:30,142
I'm not an amateur.

1253
00:54:30,369 --> 00:54:32,126
I have cheddar,
caramel, and macadamia.

1254
00:54:32,146 --> 00:54:33,887
Nice.

1255
00:54:34,039 --> 00:54:35,147
Do you want me to keep
yours separate or mix?

1256
00:54:35,298 --> 00:54:36,540
Are you kidding?

1257
00:54:36,633 --> 00:54:37,707
Do I look like a noob?
Mix it up!

1258
00:54:37,726 --> 00:54:40,560
Good answer.

1259
00:54:40,712 --> 00:54:44,156
So, uh, dare I ask?
How's the unghosting going?

1260
00:54:44,307 --> 00:54:48,160
It's... Going okay.
I'm almost done.

1261
00:54:48,311 --> 00:54:50,144
But... I think we should
a hundred percent

1262
00:54:50,164 --> 00:54:51,813
Not talk about un-ghosting today

1263
00:54:51,832 --> 00:54:53,406
Or I'm never
going to finish this,

1264
00:54:53,559 --> 00:54:55,000
Much less figure out
my mom's secret santa gift.

1265
00:54:55,151 --> 00:54:56,335
Copy that.

1266
00:54:58,080 --> 00:54:59,963
No recess for me today.

1267
00:55:04,570 --> 00:55:06,845
I feel like we're missing
something in the journey.

1268
00:55:06,996 --> 00:55:10,240
You know? Like,
there needs to be more stakes.

1269
00:55:10,258 --> 00:55:11,666
I don't know. What if the
world is going to end

1270
00:55:11,685 --> 00:55:13,185
If he didn't make it?

1271
00:55:13,412 --> 00:55:14,928
Why does it always
have to be like that?

1272
00:55:15,022 --> 00:55:17,338
Why does there have to be
explosions and a doomsday?

1273
00:55:17,358 --> 00:55:19,649
- It's christmas?
- I know, I know. I...

1274
00:55:21,587 --> 00:55:23,845
What's this?

1275
00:55:23,864 --> 00:55:27,090
Oh, that's an old
family photo album.

1276
00:55:27,109 --> 00:55:28,533
I was hoping
to get some inspiration

1277
00:55:28,685 --> 00:55:30,110
For my mom's secret santa.

1278
00:55:30,262 --> 00:55:32,204
Oh... May I?

1279
00:55:32,431 --> 00:55:33,872
No.

1280
00:55:38,103 --> 00:55:40,286
Sure.

1281
00:55:40,439 --> 00:55:43,882
Okay...
Hello, ellie's past.

1282
00:55:46,369 --> 00:55:48,369
A lot of christmas here.

1283
00:55:48,389 --> 00:55:51,631
Yeah. It's kind of
a big deal for my family.

1284
00:55:51,783 --> 00:55:54,059
Hence the epic secret santa?

1285
00:55:54,286 --> 00:55:56,453
Aww!

1286
00:55:56,471 --> 00:55:59,289
Who is this?

1287
00:55:59,307 --> 00:56:01,808
That was part of a run of
years where I insisted on

1288
00:56:01,960 --> 00:56:03,793
Dressing like an elf
and being called "elfie"

1289
00:56:03,812 --> 00:56:04,978
Instead of ellie.

1290
00:56:05,130 --> 00:56:06,571
(laughing) oh, yeah.

1291
00:56:06,798 --> 00:56:08,389
Starting in November
and ending in March.

1292
00:56:08,409 --> 00:56:09,891
- Wow!
- Yeah.

1293
00:56:09,910 --> 00:56:12,318
I actually designed that costume

1294
00:56:12,471 --> 00:56:16,139
And my mom and I,
we kind of made it together.

1295
00:56:16,158 --> 00:56:19,901
I'm sorry.
That's adorable.

1296
00:56:19,995 --> 00:56:22,312
So... You still haven't figured
out what you're getting her.

1297
00:56:22,330 --> 00:56:24,648
No.

1298
00:56:24,666 --> 00:56:26,240
Apparently,
I have a ghosting problem

1299
00:56:26,260 --> 00:56:27,926
And a procrastination problem.

1300
00:56:28,153 --> 00:56:30,336
Well, it's kind of
the same thing, isn't it?

1301
00:56:30,431 --> 00:56:32,431
How do you mean?

1302
00:56:32,582 --> 00:56:36,101
Well, they're both about not
wanting to take the next step,

1303
00:56:36,252 --> 00:56:39,663
Not wanting to make a choice
that might not be perfect,

1304
00:56:39,681 --> 00:56:42,107
Not putting yourself
out there. Right?

1305
00:56:42,258 --> 00:56:46,169
This coming from the guy who
willfully demotes himself?

1306
00:56:46,262 --> 00:56:48,613
Touché.
But I chose that path.

1307
00:56:48,765 --> 00:56:50,407
I'm not fighting it.

1308
00:56:53,178 --> 00:56:57,697
Sorry, I, uh--
I could be completely wrong.

1309
00:56:57,791 --> 00:57:01,108
Although, it is worth noting
that the one thing

1310
00:57:01,128 --> 00:57:02,461
That all those guys
have in common is

1311
00:57:02,612 --> 00:57:05,797
You haven't met
any of them in person.

1312
00:57:05,949 --> 00:57:08,783
That's not about me;
that's just calling it early,

1313
00:57:08,802 --> 00:57:10,952
Saving a lot of hurt feelings.

1314
00:57:10,971 --> 00:57:13,472
Hmm.
Theirs or yours?

1315
00:57:16,125 --> 00:57:17,550
Oh, why did you bring
up ghosting?

1316
00:57:17,703 --> 00:57:18,718
I thought we weren't
going to talk about it!

1317
00:57:18,870 --> 00:57:20,704
This is your fault. Um...

1318
00:57:20,722 --> 00:57:23,965
What I was gonna say
is we should go back

1319
00:57:23,984 --> 00:57:25,725
To the christmas
market for lunch.

1320
00:57:25,819 --> 00:57:27,319
Maybe you'll find
something for your mom there.

1321
00:57:27,470 --> 00:57:29,488
Hmm?
Kill two birds with one stone?

1322
00:57:31,140 --> 00:57:33,450
- Okay.
- Great.

1323
00:57:39,315 --> 00:57:40,907
Ellie: Ugh! It's just so hard to
actually think of something.

1324
00:57:41,059 --> 00:57:45,061
Like, I'm hoping this will just
give me some inspiration.

1325
00:57:45,080 --> 00:57:47,839
Yeah. I think you just
need to go with the flow

1326
00:57:47,991 --> 00:57:52,068
Of the christmas market
and let the gift find you.

1327
00:57:52,087 --> 00:57:54,179
Oh. This could be something.

1328
00:57:54,406 --> 00:57:56,906
I could make a whole
gingerbread family.

1329
00:57:56,925 --> 00:57:59,743
- Oh...
- I don't know.

1330
00:57:59,836 --> 00:58:02,762
An ornament seems to obvious.

1331
00:58:02,856 --> 00:58:07,359
Oh, what about this handsome,
skinny-legged fellow?

1332
00:58:07,510 --> 00:58:09,861
- It's not really her style.
- No?

1333
00:58:10,088 --> 00:58:12,179
I'm sorry, my friend.
Your day will come.

1334
00:58:12,274 --> 00:58:14,774
Blitzen never gets any respect.

1335
00:58:14,926 --> 00:58:17,351
Maybe you could get her
a t-shirt that says,

1336
00:58:17,445 --> 00:58:19,520
"best secret santa ever"?

1337
00:58:19,540 --> 00:58:22,040
My mom's not
really a t-shirt person.

1338
00:58:23,860 --> 00:58:25,026
Oh, she is, however...

1339
00:58:25,045 --> 00:58:26,619
A scarf person!

1340
00:58:26,713 --> 00:58:29,030
My mom loves scarves.

1341
00:58:29,124 --> 00:58:31,624
She has all these various ways
she ties them, all french-like.

1342
00:58:31,777 --> 00:58:33,385
It's her signature.

1343
00:58:33,612 --> 00:58:35,612
Does that mean she
gets them a lot as gifts?

1344
00:58:35,630 --> 00:58:40,058
Yes, but I feel like I could
find a way to make it personal.

1345
00:58:40,285 --> 00:58:41,726
Excuse me.
Do you do embroidery for these?

1346
00:58:41,878 --> 00:58:43,953
Monograms and such?

1347
00:58:44,047 --> 00:58:46,547
I do, but I got
quite the backup.

1348
00:58:46,567 --> 00:58:48,308
Oh, I was thinking

1349
00:58:48,460 --> 00:58:50,402
Just, like, a small message,
nothing extravagant.

1350
00:58:50,629 --> 00:58:53,071
I could get something
to you by the 28th.

1351
00:58:54,891 --> 00:58:56,132
Would you consider
making an exception,

1352
00:58:56,225 --> 00:58:58,134
Bumping her up the list a bit?

1353
00:58:58,227 --> 00:59:00,320
See, she's buying
for her mother.

1354
00:59:00,414 --> 00:59:03,564
It's a very special
relationship, and it's just--

1355
00:59:03,658 --> 00:59:05,917
It's tearing her up inside that
she hasn't found perfect gift,

1356
00:59:06,069 --> 00:59:07,994
Until now.

1357
00:59:08,146 --> 00:59:10,237
That's everyone's story who's
shopping on December 23rd.

1358
00:59:10,332 --> 00:59:12,757
Maybe I could bribe you

1359
00:59:12,984 --> 00:59:15,819
By bringing you a pretzel
or some gluhwein?

1360
00:59:15,912 --> 00:59:17,078
I bet you haven't
been able to step away

1361
00:59:17,097 --> 00:59:18,321
From your booth all day.

1362
00:59:18,414 --> 00:59:20,414
I suppose I am a little peckish.

1363
00:59:20,434 --> 00:59:22,583
Thank you so much.

1364
00:59:22,677 --> 00:59:25,103
Okay, we'll be right back.

1365
00:59:28,016 --> 00:59:29,757
Okay, you have to remind me

1366
00:59:29,776 --> 00:59:31,517
To pick up the scarf at
noon tomorrow, very important.

1367
00:59:31,670 --> 00:59:32,760
- Mm-hmm.
- Wait.

1368
00:59:32,854 --> 00:59:34,762
I just had the best idea!

1369
00:59:34,781 --> 00:59:36,005
You should come with me to my
family's for christmas eve.

1370
00:59:36,024 --> 00:59:37,282
It's so fun.

1371
00:59:37,433 --> 00:59:39,784
We watch movies,
we have mulled wine,

1372
00:59:39,936 --> 00:59:41,194
My mom makes
amazing apple strudel,

1373
00:59:41,346 --> 00:59:42,770
And I still stand by the belief

1374
00:59:42,789 --> 00:59:44,122
That no one should be
alone on christmas.

1375
00:59:44,273 --> 00:59:47,200
I don't know.
I mean, I'm a stranger.

1376
00:59:47,294 --> 00:59:51,445
No, you're not!
You've been indispensable to me.

1377
00:59:51,465 --> 00:59:53,706
Sorry, that sounded
really business-y.

1378
00:59:53,859 --> 00:59:56,968
What I meant was I've really
enjoyed your company

1379
00:59:57,120 --> 00:59:58,637
The last several days.

1380
00:59:58,864 --> 01:00:02,123
It'd be weird if you just
suddenly weren't there.

1381
01:00:02,142 --> 01:00:04,200
Come.
I want you to come.

1382
01:00:04,219 --> 01:00:06,536
Sure. Okay.

1383
01:00:06,554 --> 01:00:08,605
You had me at apple strudel.

1384
01:00:09,816 --> 01:00:12,392
- Wait. That's it.
- What?

1385
01:00:12,544 --> 01:00:14,319
Come on.

1386
01:00:15,489 --> 01:00:17,805
What's more relatable

1387
01:00:17,824 --> 01:00:21,660
Than the wonderful yet challenge
countdown to christmas?

1388
01:00:21,887 --> 01:00:23,236
Trying to get everyone
the perfect present,

1389
01:00:23,330 --> 01:00:25,238
Secret santas,

1390
01:00:25,390 --> 01:00:27,557
Trying to get grandma's
eggnog recipe just right.

1391
01:00:27,575 --> 01:00:29,000
Do you know what I'm saying?

1392
01:00:29,227 --> 01:00:30,985
No.

1393
01:00:31,004 --> 01:00:32,562
It's holiday tasks and events,

1394
01:00:32,580 --> 01:00:35,081
Except the world
literally depends on it.

1395
01:00:35,175 --> 01:00:36,675
It's friends and family
instead of random packages

1396
01:00:36,826 --> 01:00:38,568
And imaginary worlds.

1397
01:00:38,661 --> 01:00:40,086
We can use strategy, matching.

1398
01:00:40,180 --> 01:00:43,664
Okay. I could see it.
But with the reindeer?

1399
01:00:43,684 --> 01:00:46,092
Good point. But...

1400
01:00:46,186 --> 01:00:47,927
I guess, why not?

1401
01:00:48,021 --> 01:00:49,854
I mean it could be any
christmas-related character.

1402
01:00:50,081 --> 01:00:53,841
But it shouldn't be
"any" character.

1403
01:00:53,860 --> 01:00:57,086
It should be specific, personal.

1404
01:00:57,105 --> 01:00:58,271
Hear me out. What about...

1405
01:00:58,365 --> 01:01:00,865
(pages turning)

1406
01:01:02,369 --> 01:01:04,185
Elfie?

1407
01:01:04,279 --> 01:01:06,871
Okay? She's one of santa's

1408
01:01:07,023 --> 01:01:09,782
Many workers,
but she is special.

1409
01:01:09,876 --> 01:01:12,693
She's brilliant,

1410
01:01:12,713 --> 01:01:15,455
She's precocious,
she's steadfast,

1411
01:01:15,607 --> 01:01:18,383
She wants to make sure
everything just right.

1412
01:01:20,870 --> 01:01:22,721
And she can't take it easy,
but that's because

1413
01:01:22,872 --> 01:01:25,557
Everything is
high stakes for her,

1414
01:01:25,708 --> 01:01:27,225
Especially if it
has to do with her work

1415
01:01:27,376 --> 01:01:29,394
Or the people in her life.
It's very endearing.

1416
01:01:32,048 --> 01:01:33,231
Besides, these guys
always eat it up

1417
01:01:33,458 --> 01:01:34,974
When there's
a personal connection.

1418
01:01:35,126 --> 01:01:36,550
Don't you think it's
a little late in the game

1419
01:01:36,644 --> 01:01:37,569
To change all this?

1420
01:01:39,798 --> 01:01:42,365
Do you really want to settle
for rogue reindeer?

1421
01:01:46,413 --> 01:01:48,580
Okay, you're right.
I love it.

1422
01:01:48,807 --> 01:01:49,730
- Yeah?
- Yeah. We're going with elfie.

1423
01:01:49,824 --> 01:01:51,565
- Let's do it!
- Elfie!

1424
01:01:51,659 --> 01:01:53,993
Yes! Elfie to the rescue!

1425
01:01:54,087 --> 01:01:55,402
Okay, so, she shoots
lasers out of her eyes, okay?

1426
01:01:55,497 --> 01:01:56,755
You're the artist here.

1427
01:01:56,906 --> 01:01:58,590
Ellie: Yeah,
it's like a superhero.

1428
01:01:58,741 --> 01:02:00,574
Yes, exactly,
and I picture her holding

1429
01:02:00,594 --> 01:02:02,093
Kind of like a christmas tree.

1430
01:02:02,320 --> 01:02:03,503
Grabbing presents, like,
as they're falling.

1431
01:02:03,655 --> 01:02:04,929
Maybe catching them in her bag?

1432
01:02:05,081 --> 01:02:06,914
And then,
there's the clock, obviously.

1433
01:02:06,933 --> 01:02:09,509
Charlie: And then, she's got,
like, all this stuff in it.

1434
01:02:09,661 --> 01:02:11,177
Perfect gift for her mom
at the exact right time?

1435
01:02:11,329 --> 01:02:12,512
Okay, but I like it.

1436
01:02:12,664 --> 01:02:13,830
What do you think about this?

1437
01:02:13,848 --> 01:02:15,756
- Oh, yeah, yeah.
- Yeah?

1438
01:02:15,776 --> 01:02:18,835
With the extra emphasis
on the sleigh?

1439
01:02:18,853 --> 01:02:20,019
Charlie: Yeah, that's great.

1440
01:02:20,113 --> 01:02:21,187
Ellie: Thank you.

1441
01:02:21,339 --> 01:02:22,596
Charlie: You look so at home.

1442
01:02:22,690 --> 01:02:24,783
I know, I'm pumped.

1443
01:02:24,934 --> 01:02:28,194
I'm so pumped.

1444
01:02:28,346 --> 01:02:31,014
What? What?!
(straining)

1445
01:02:31,107 --> 01:02:33,274
(groaning)
how did you do that?!

1446
01:02:33,293 --> 01:02:36,869
How do you think I
get my inspiration?

1447
01:02:37,022 --> 01:02:38,946
Oh my gosh!

1448
01:02:39,040 --> 01:02:41,541
Come on! Yes!
Ha-ha-ha!

1449
01:02:41,693 --> 01:02:43,192
Boom! Joystick drop!

1450
01:02:43,211 --> 01:02:44,427
- You cheated.
- Boom!

1451
01:02:47,699 --> 01:02:49,123
Thanks for all this.

1452
01:02:49,142 --> 01:02:50,624
You've definitely gone beyond

1453
01:02:50,644 --> 01:02:53,294
Your duties of
interface engineer.

1454
01:02:53,313 --> 01:02:55,721
I mean, the brainstorming,
the cooking and cleaning,

1455
01:02:55,874 --> 01:02:57,315
The unghosting project...

1456
01:02:57,466 --> 01:03:00,801
Well, like I said,
it's better than reality tv.

1457
01:03:00,821 --> 01:03:01,820
Should we debrief?

1458
01:03:02,047 --> 01:03:04,322
Yes.

1459
01:03:04,473 --> 01:03:06,140
I took care of the
last phone calls,

1460
01:03:06,234 --> 01:03:07,808
My brother's friend kevin.

1461
01:03:07,828 --> 01:03:10,736
And I think that's everybody,

1462
01:03:10,889 --> 01:03:13,723
Except... The last guy,

1463
01:03:13,816 --> 01:03:15,725
The one that
I actually stood up.

1464
01:03:15,818 --> 01:03:17,560
What?
Ellie, you're so close!

1465
01:03:17,579 --> 01:03:19,504
You wanna throw the whole
endeavour away over one guy?

1466
01:03:19,655 --> 01:03:22,915
I thought you said
this was baloney.

1467
01:03:23,068 --> 01:03:26,160
Well, maybe I bought
into it at some point.

1468
01:03:26,254 --> 01:03:29,739
Besides, there's only one guy
left, so you probably should.

1469
01:03:29,757 --> 01:03:32,925
You know, you don't
wanna tempt fate.

1470
01:03:33,078 --> 01:03:35,002
Look, you've already taken
a lot of risks today.

1471
01:03:35,021 --> 01:03:36,354
Why not take one more?

1472
01:03:36,505 --> 01:03:38,097
I just...
(sighing)

1473
01:03:38,249 --> 01:03:42,085
I keep thinking of
reasons not to because...

1474
01:03:42,103 --> 01:03:44,253
I really liked this one, a lot.

1475
01:03:44,347 --> 01:03:46,364
We were messaging for a while

1476
01:03:46,591 --> 01:03:48,774
And... I feel
silly even saying this

1477
01:03:48,869 --> 01:03:52,945
About someone I've
never even met irl, but...

1478
01:03:53,039 --> 01:03:55,540
I've never really had a
connection like this before.

1479
01:03:58,044 --> 01:03:59,878
Wow, that's rare.

1480
01:04:00,105 --> 01:04:01,938
Yeah.

1481
01:04:01,956 --> 01:04:03,773
I was really excited
to meet up with him,

1482
01:04:03,791 --> 01:04:06,050
So excited and so nervous
that I totally chickened out

1483
01:04:06,202 --> 01:04:08,444
And I just stood him up.

1484
01:04:08,463 --> 01:04:10,537
So, I guess you were right,
this did all start

1485
01:04:10,557 --> 01:04:12,539
With me not wanting
to take a step.

1486
01:04:12,559 --> 01:04:16,227
Um, I know I was
saying the opposite,

1487
01:04:16,379 --> 01:04:18,563
But maybe you've
done enough for now.

1488
01:04:18,714 --> 01:04:20,973
By this time tomorrow, you'll
have handed in your pitch,

1489
01:04:21,126 --> 01:04:22,883
You have got your mom's scarf,

1490
01:04:22,903 --> 01:04:24,961
You'll be on your
way to her house...

1491
01:04:24,979 --> 01:04:26,220
Well, you're coming too, right?

1492
01:04:26,239 --> 01:04:28,573
Sure.

1493
01:04:28,800 --> 01:04:31,075
You should just
enjoy your holiday.

1494
01:04:31,227 --> 01:04:33,819
And then, in the future,
you can try to be open.

1495
01:04:33,914 --> 01:04:36,139
And who knows?

1496
01:04:36,157 --> 01:04:39,918
Maybe someone really
wonderful will come along.

1497
01:04:44,090 --> 01:04:47,316
You know what?
I'm going to finish this!

1498
01:04:47,410 --> 01:04:48,909
I mean, you were right
the first time.

1499
01:04:48,929 --> 01:04:50,595
I've come way too far
to give up now.

1500
01:04:50,746 --> 01:04:51,837
And, I mean,
I've got to start taking

1501
01:04:51,990 --> 01:04:53,673
Leaps at some point, right?

1502
01:04:53,825 --> 01:04:55,324
At the very least,
I owe this man the respect

1503
01:04:55,418 --> 01:04:56,583
That I gave to
harold and eddie.

1504
01:04:56,678 --> 01:04:58,102
- Well...
- I mean...

1505
01:04:58,329 --> 01:05:01,422
Okay, I haven't used
this app in a while.

1506
01:05:01,441 --> 01:05:04,108
All the notifications are sound
bites for old atari games.

1507
01:05:04,335 --> 01:05:06,927
We had our own
custom set and everything.

1508
01:05:07,021 --> 01:05:10,931
That's really nerdy.
"hello.

1509
01:05:10,951 --> 01:05:13,176
"this is ellie.

1510
01:05:13,269 --> 01:05:15,436
"I know we never
exchanged our real names,

1511
01:05:15,455 --> 01:05:17,789
"but I'm the girl who stood you
up a year and a half ago."

1512
01:05:18,016 --> 01:05:21,793
Wait, how-how
did you meet this guy?

1513
01:05:22,020 --> 01:05:23,519
I know, I know,
he could be, like, eighty

1514
01:05:23,538 --> 01:05:24,870
Or a criminal or something.

1515
01:05:25,023 --> 01:05:28,282
"I've felt terrible

1516
01:05:28,301 --> 01:05:30,026
"about that day for a long time.

1517
01:05:30,044 --> 01:05:31,618
"it wasn't you.

1518
01:05:31,638 --> 01:05:34,880
"I let my fear get
the best of me,

1519
01:05:34,975 --> 01:05:36,549
"and you deserve better.

1520
01:05:36,701 --> 01:05:38,476
I hope I'll get
the opportunity to explain."

1521
01:05:38,703 --> 01:05:40,127
Um...

1522
01:05:40,146 --> 01:05:41,646
No, don't worry. Don't worry.

1523
01:05:41,797 --> 01:05:43,964
I met him on this forum
for classic gaming fans.

1524
01:05:43,984 --> 01:05:46,209
He's totally harmless.

1525
01:05:46,227 --> 01:05:47,893
I don't know his real name, but
his username was "blinky4lyfe."

1526
01:05:48,046 --> 01:05:50,396
So, how much more
harmless can you get, right?

1527
01:05:50,548 --> 01:05:53,232
Sounds so dorky with
hen I say it out loud.

1528
01:05:53,384 --> 01:05:54,734
Anyway...

1529
01:05:54,828 --> 01:05:58,571
I guess... Send.

1530
01:05:58,665 --> 01:06:01,457
(phone chiming)

1531
01:06:04,395 --> 01:06:06,671
Did you just swat your
phone into the sink?

1532
01:06:06,898 --> 01:06:08,673
Yup.

1533
01:06:13,588 --> 01:06:15,071
So, what happened then?

1534
01:06:15,164 --> 01:06:17,256
I fished my phone
out of the sink,

1535
01:06:17,408 --> 01:06:20,167
I told her
I thought I saw a bug,

1536
01:06:20,261 --> 01:06:22,854
And then I left abruptly.

1537
01:06:23,081 --> 01:06:26,766
So, ellie is also
"elfsandstars312".

1538
01:06:26,860 --> 01:06:29,435
Which makes sense,
since her name is ellie sanders

1539
01:06:29,587 --> 01:06:33,013
And she's got this...
Adorable "elf" thing.

1540
01:06:33,033 --> 01:06:36,275
The same woman who left you
reeling a year and a half ago.

1541
01:06:36,427 --> 01:06:37,943
And now, you
fell for her again?

1542
01:06:38,038 --> 01:06:39,428
In real life?

1543
01:06:39,447 --> 01:06:41,539
Briefly,
but I'm out, okay?

1544
01:06:41,766 --> 01:06:43,766
'cause he has this
totally different idea

1545
01:06:43,785 --> 01:06:46,602
Of the guy that she wants to...
Make amends with.

1546
01:06:46,621 --> 01:06:49,196
- Which is you.
- Well...

1547
01:06:49,215 --> 01:06:50,790
Okay, I'm not sure I understand
what the hurdle is here.

1548
01:06:50,942 --> 01:06:52,608
"blinky4lyfe" is fiction.

1549
01:06:52,627 --> 01:06:54,368
She's never met
the real... Blinky.

1550
01:06:54,462 --> 01:06:57,555
She did, however, met me,

1551
01:06:57,706 --> 01:06:59,223
And I am not the kind of guy
that she is interested in.

1552
01:06:59,375 --> 01:07:01,392
No, she is...

1553
01:07:01,544 --> 01:07:05,137
Serious, and
brilliant, dedicated,

1554
01:07:05,290 --> 01:07:08,307
And she thinks that
I'm just the office jester.

1555
01:07:08,459 --> 01:07:11,569
I mean, I doubt
she thinks about me at all.

1556
01:07:11,796 --> 01:07:15,073
Well, is blinky
going to message her back?

1557
01:07:15,224 --> 01:07:17,983
Blinky doesn't know.

1558
01:07:18,078 --> 01:07:19,577
Charlie, come on.

1559
01:07:19,728 --> 01:07:22,321
You gotta take your own advice,
man, open up.

1560
01:07:22,415 --> 01:07:24,415
Isn't that what you've been
trying to tell her to do?

1561
01:07:24,567 --> 01:07:26,659
Well, yeah,
but that's different.

1562
01:07:26,811 --> 01:07:27,919
Whatever.

1563
01:07:30,423 --> 01:07:32,739
(keys tapping)

1564
01:07:32,759 --> 01:07:35,985
(phone chiming)

1565
01:07:36,003 --> 01:07:45,937
♪

1566
01:07:56,674 --> 01:07:59,508
- Hey you.
- Hey.

1567
01:07:59,527 --> 01:08:01,619
You might wanna keep your hat
on; it's still a little chilly.

1568
01:08:03,865 --> 01:08:05,197
I kind of like it, though;

1569
01:08:05,350 --> 01:08:08,126
Keeps me on my toes.

1570
01:08:08,353 --> 01:08:09,961
You were in
kind of a hurry last night.

1571
01:08:10,112 --> 01:08:11,520
Everything okay?

1572
01:08:11,614 --> 01:08:14,023
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Just my phone,

1573
01:08:14,041 --> 01:08:16,192
I was sad that it fell
in the water.

1574
01:08:16,285 --> 01:08:17,969
You know,
"kids and their phones!"

1575
01:08:18,120 --> 01:08:20,045
(chuckling mirthlessly)
I got a new one this morning.

1576
01:08:20,198 --> 01:08:22,807
Oh. Good.

1577
01:08:22,958 --> 01:08:25,384
So, did you hear
back from that, uh,

1578
01:08:25,536 --> 01:08:27,979
Blinky4whatever guy?

1579
01:08:28,206 --> 01:08:29,814
No,

1580
01:08:30,041 --> 01:08:31,632
But I did just get
a text from kevin.

1581
01:08:31,651 --> 01:08:32,966
Was he the one
with all the phobias?

1582
01:08:32,986 --> 01:08:34,968
No, my brother's friend.

1583
01:08:34,988 --> 01:08:37,380
I brought him soup yesterday,
along with the apology,

1584
01:08:37,398 --> 01:08:40,307
And he just texted me,
asking me to get drinks later.

1585
01:08:40,326 --> 01:08:42,809
I haven't responded yet.

1586
01:08:42,904 --> 01:08:45,812
But I thought, in the spirit of
everything we've been doing,

1587
01:08:45,832 --> 01:08:47,223
It'd be bad to say no.

1588
01:08:47,241 --> 01:08:48,908
I mean,
I should take a risk, right?

1589
01:08:49,002 --> 01:08:50,559
Put myself out there?

1590
01:08:50,653 --> 01:08:52,837
If nothing else,
for the practice.

1591
01:08:52,988 --> 01:08:54,964
It's a whole new you.

1592
01:08:56,176 --> 01:08:58,325
Are you okay?

1593
01:08:58,344 --> 01:09:01,737
Yeah, yeah.
I'm just, uh, thawing out.

1594
01:09:01,756 --> 01:09:05,074
Okay, let's, uh--

1595
01:09:05,092 --> 01:09:07,852
Let's get this elfie thing
done and over with.

1596
01:09:09,931 --> 01:09:16,510
♪

1597
01:09:16,604 --> 01:09:18,845
Okay, I think we're done.

1598
01:09:18,865 --> 01:09:20,089
Since we have
a little more time,

1599
01:09:20,107 --> 01:09:21,181
I just wanna fix one thing.

1600
01:09:21,201 --> 01:09:22,349
Ellie...

1601
01:09:22,443 --> 01:09:23,684
It's important, I promise.

1602
01:09:23,778 --> 01:09:25,519
Ellie, you're regressing.

1603
01:09:25,613 --> 01:09:28,447
Let's send it in, and we can go
enjoy our christmas eves.

1604
01:09:28,599 --> 01:09:30,433
"eves"?

1605
01:09:30,451 --> 01:09:32,543
I thought you were coming
with me to my mom's.

1606
01:09:32,695 --> 01:09:34,861
I forgot to tell you, but,
actually, something came up.

1607
01:09:34,881 --> 01:09:37,773
What could've come up?

1608
01:09:37,792 --> 01:09:39,217
Come on, it's gonna be fun.

1609
01:09:39,368 --> 01:09:40,534
We're gonna watch
a christmas carol,

1610
01:09:40,628 --> 01:09:42,369
The 1993 animated version.

1611
01:09:42,388 --> 01:09:44,947
Don't you love that one?
Plus, it's on theme.

1612
01:09:44,966 --> 01:09:48,467
Look, this is in a good place.
Can I just send it in?

1613
01:09:48,619 --> 01:09:50,453
No, no. There's something
I want to futz with.

1614
01:09:50,471 --> 01:09:51,804
Well, too late!

1615
01:09:51,898 --> 01:09:53,639
I uploaded it!

1616
01:09:53,791 --> 01:09:55,641
- I'm saving you from yourself.
- Charlie!

1617
01:09:55,793 --> 01:09:57,735
There were two actual things
that needed fixing.

1618
01:09:57,886 --> 01:10:01,888
(sighing)
yeah, there always are.

1619
01:10:01,908 --> 01:10:03,074
You worked hard on this, too,

1620
01:10:03,225 --> 01:10:04,391
Why are you suddenly so
detached?

1621
01:10:04,410 --> 01:10:05,484
Don't you want it to be great?

1622
01:10:05,636 --> 01:10:07,152
Yeah, I want it to be great,

1623
01:10:07,305 --> 01:10:08,395
Which is why I don't want
to fiddle and polish

1624
01:10:08,414 --> 01:10:11,082
Until it's lost all its life.

1625
01:10:11,233 --> 01:10:12,808
That's not what I do.

1626
01:10:12,827 --> 01:10:14,401
You think that's what I do?

1627
01:10:14,420 --> 01:10:15,644
You've thought that
this whole time?

1628
01:10:15,738 --> 01:10:17,663
No, just I think
at a certain point

1629
01:10:17,815 --> 01:10:19,148
You have to take a leap,
and anyway, I didn't--

1630
01:10:19,166 --> 01:10:21,759
Again with the "taking a leap."

1631
01:10:21,910 --> 01:10:23,669
At least I'm out
here trying things!

1632
01:10:23,821 --> 01:10:25,429
What about you?
What leaps are you taking?

1633
01:10:25,656 --> 01:10:27,247
You won't even take
a leap to come with me

1634
01:10:27,267 --> 01:10:29,249
To my family's house.

1635
01:10:29,343 --> 01:10:32,436
You'd rather just stay all safe
and sound at home on your own.

1636
01:10:32,588 --> 01:10:36,107
This game, my work,
it's actually important to me,

1637
01:10:36,258 --> 01:10:38,091
And just because you've
situated yourself in such a way

1638
01:10:38,111 --> 01:10:39,443
That you have nothing to lose,

1639
01:10:39,595 --> 01:10:41,112
It doesn't mean
I have to do the same.

1640
01:10:41,339 --> 01:10:45,783
I was going to say,
I didn't actually upload it.

1641
01:10:46,010 --> 01:10:48,360
That was just me
trying to lighten the mood.

1642
01:10:48,454 --> 01:10:51,605
In retrospect, maybe not
the best joke for the moment,

1643
01:10:51,624 --> 01:10:56,035
But I'm glad we got
to clear the air.

1644
01:10:56,129 --> 01:10:58,921
You don't need me for this part.
So, I'm going to go.

1645
01:11:15,798 --> 01:11:17,106
(door opening)

1646
01:11:19,134 --> 01:11:20,133
- (beeping)
- (door closing)

1647
01:11:20,153 --> 01:11:21,652
(phone pinging)

1648
01:11:28,219 --> 01:11:31,120
(typing)

1649
01:11:33,166 --> 01:11:34,056
(phone pinging)

1650
01:11:34,075 --> 01:11:44,008
♪

1651
01:11:51,517 --> 01:11:56,412
♪

1652
01:11:56,505 --> 01:11:58,171
So, I know it was
a bold move to reach out

1653
01:11:58,265 --> 01:12:00,099
After you ghosted me once,

1654
01:12:00,251 --> 01:12:03,510
But I had the feeling
maybe we re-connected?

1655
01:12:03,529 --> 01:12:05,846
So, I thought
I'd take a little leap.

1656
01:12:05,940 --> 01:12:08,032
Yeah, I'm glad you asked.

1657
01:12:08,183 --> 01:12:10,350
It's a leap for me, too.

1658
01:12:10,370 --> 01:12:12,778
It's funny, that theme has
been coming up a lot this week.

1659
01:12:12,930 --> 01:12:13,779
Leaping.

1660
01:12:13,873 --> 01:12:15,431
How do you mean?

1661
01:12:15,449 --> 01:12:17,708
Oh, just in life.

1662
01:12:19,879 --> 01:12:21,604
Hey, maybe we should try

1663
01:12:21,622 --> 01:12:23,956
The "seven-and-seven
lords-a leaping" drink next?

1664
01:12:24,108 --> 01:12:25,866
Pardon?

1665
01:12:25,885 --> 01:12:28,368
Oh, I just love these cute
christmassy cocktail names.

1666
01:12:28,462 --> 01:12:30,370
- Oh.
- Never mind.

1667
01:12:30,390 --> 01:12:33,782
I'm a beer guy.

1668
01:12:33,876 --> 01:12:36,118
Sorry if I seem a little off.

1669
01:12:36,137 --> 01:12:38,470
I had a fight with
a co-worker today,

1670
01:12:38,564 --> 01:12:40,064
Has me a little rattled.

1671
01:12:40,215 --> 01:12:42,400
You worked today?
Who made you work today?

1672
01:12:42,627 --> 01:12:43,401
I did?

1673
01:12:47,148 --> 01:12:49,556
I read this article
about how americans

1674
01:12:49,575 --> 01:12:51,909
Put too much
importance on their jobs.

1675
01:12:52,060 --> 01:12:53,819
What if you
really love your job?

1676
01:12:53,913 --> 01:12:56,897
They do things like work
overtime so they can buy gifts

1677
01:12:56,991 --> 01:12:57,990
- For christmas--
- gifts!

1678
01:12:58,084 --> 01:13:00,400
What time is it?

1679
01:13:00,420 --> 01:13:01,493
1:30?

1680
01:13:01,646 --> 01:13:02,995
Oh, no. Oh, no. Oh, no.

1681
01:13:03,089 --> 01:13:05,071
What's wrong?

1682
01:13:05,091 --> 01:13:07,925
I finally had the perfect
secret santa gift for my mom,

1683
01:13:08,152 --> 01:13:10,319
But I was supposed
to pick it up by noon!

1684
01:13:10,337 --> 01:13:11,654
Now I have to figure
something else out.

1685
01:13:11,672 --> 01:13:13,580
I'm sure it will be okay.

1686
01:13:13,599 --> 01:13:15,340
I mean, christmas shouldn't
always be all about gift giving.

1687
01:13:15,493 --> 01:13:17,435
You're absolutely right
and that's a really

1688
01:13:17,586 --> 01:13:20,104
Healthy perspective, kevin,
but it doesn't apply here.

1689
01:13:20,331 --> 01:13:23,182
I'm so sorry,
but I actually have to go.

1690
01:13:23,276 --> 01:13:27,336
Thank you for reaching out,
and I just have to be honest,

1691
01:13:27,354 --> 01:13:28,946
I don't really see us
going on a second date,

1692
01:13:29,173 --> 01:13:31,115
And it's not you,
and it's not because

1693
01:13:31,266 --> 01:13:33,934
I'm chicken, or hiding,
I'm just not feeling it.

1694
01:13:33,953 --> 01:13:36,120
Are you?

1695
01:13:36,271 --> 01:13:38,697
No. I still miss my
ex-girlfriend.

1696
01:13:38,849 --> 01:13:40,182
Okay, well, good.
Well, not good,

1697
01:13:40,275 --> 01:13:42,442
But you should text her instead!

1698
01:13:42,536 --> 01:13:43,777
Wish her a merry christmas eve!

1699
01:13:43,796 --> 01:13:46,964
I gotta go. Drinks are on me!

1700
01:13:47,191 --> 01:13:48,257
Bye.

1701
01:13:53,806 --> 01:13:57,123
(phone ringing)

1702
01:13:57,143 --> 01:14:00,126
Hi, lana! Merry christmas eve!

1703
01:14:00,146 --> 01:14:02,221
Ellie. I'm glad I caught you.

1704
01:14:02,373 --> 01:14:05,390
I just dropped by the office,
which is freezing by the way,

1705
01:14:05,485 --> 01:14:09,228
And opened your pitch deck,
meaning to just glance at it,

1706
01:14:09,380 --> 01:14:12,156
And I totally got drawn in.
It's excellent!

1707
01:14:12,307 --> 01:14:15,475
So personal and fun,
and I think quite marketable.

1708
01:14:15,495 --> 01:14:17,386
I just sent it to
susan and donald

1709
01:14:17,479 --> 01:14:19,238
And I'm feeling very optimistic.

1710
01:14:19,390 --> 01:14:20,664
I'm so glad!

1711
01:14:20,816 --> 01:14:23,984
It's so clearly your vision,
ellie.

1712
01:14:24,003 --> 01:14:25,394
I guess my only
question would be,

1713
01:14:25,412 --> 01:14:27,062
Did charlie help you at all?

1714
01:14:27,081 --> 01:14:28,339
Or did he just ghost on you?

1715
01:14:31,752 --> 01:14:35,420
It turns out that
charlie was crucial.

1716
01:14:35,573 --> 01:14:37,923
I actually owe a lot of
the success of the deck to him.

1717
01:14:38,075 --> 01:14:40,409
It might make sense
to make him a co-creator.

1718
01:14:40,502 --> 01:14:42,077
Lana: Well, that's refreshing.

1719
01:14:42,096 --> 01:14:44,522
He's secretly extraordinary,
that one.

1720
01:14:44,673 --> 01:14:45,856
He really is.

1721
01:14:46,008 --> 01:14:48,192
Talk to you Monday.
Congratulations.

1722
01:14:52,106 --> 01:15:02,039
♪

1723
01:15:12,534 --> 01:15:14,034
Paula:
Okay, so, what do you mean?

1724
01:15:14,053 --> 01:15:15,386
What is ghosting? What is it?

1725
01:15:15,613 --> 01:15:17,112
- You explain it.
- Alright, so, like,

1726
01:15:17,131 --> 01:15:19,631
She sets up a date
and then she never turns up.

1727
01:15:19,784 --> 01:15:20,799
Yeah, and it's just rude.

1728
01:15:20,893 --> 01:15:22,618
(all laughing)

1729
01:15:22,636 --> 01:15:23,786
Hunter: Well, I mean,
that's not the first time.

1730
01:15:23,804 --> 01:15:24,970
Paula: Yeah, you understand?

1731
01:15:25,122 --> 01:15:26,638
Caroline: She's trying!

1732
01:15:26,791 --> 01:15:27,973
Hunter: Okay, okay.

1733
01:15:28,067 --> 01:15:29,066
There she is!

1734
01:15:29,293 --> 01:15:30,626
Hey!

1735
01:15:30,644 --> 01:15:32,978
How did your pitch thing go?

1736
01:15:33,130 --> 01:15:34,797
It went really well,

1737
01:15:34,815 --> 01:15:36,056
And my boss just called
and said she loved it.

1738
01:15:36,075 --> 01:15:37,575
(paula gasping)

1739
01:15:37,802 --> 01:15:39,318
Hunter: Hey, congrats!
That's great news!

1740
01:15:39,412 --> 01:15:42,913
Wait, wasn't your friend,
charlie, supposed to come?

1741
01:15:43,065 --> 01:15:45,249
Oh, uh, something came up.

1742
01:15:45,400 --> 01:15:48,752
But seriously,
let's cut to the chase.

1743
01:15:48,979 --> 01:15:51,404
What's the latest in
this ghost cursing thing

1744
01:15:51,424 --> 01:15:54,074
Or whatever you want to call it?

1745
01:15:54,093 --> 01:15:55,593
I'm sorry,
but you know what it's like

1746
01:15:55,744 --> 01:15:57,319
When mom starts digging.

1747
01:15:57,338 --> 01:15:59,822
You have seven hours left.
What's the latest?

1748
01:15:59,840 --> 01:16:01,156
Yeah, we've been speculating
before you came in.

1749
01:16:01,175 --> 01:16:03,100
- Yeah.
- Just taking bets.

1750
01:16:03,251 --> 01:16:04,935
Wait, not actually.

1751
01:16:12,186 --> 01:16:13,277
You want in?

1752
01:16:17,024 --> 01:16:18,949
(footsteps approaching)

1753
01:16:21,512 --> 01:16:23,454
Ellie?

1754
01:16:23,681 --> 01:16:24,696
Hi, mom.

1755
01:16:24,849 --> 01:16:27,032
What are you doing?

1756
01:16:27,184 --> 01:16:28,274
It's been an eventful week.

1757
01:16:28,369 --> 01:16:29,627
Yeah.
(laughing)

1758
01:16:29,854 --> 01:16:33,021
Hey can I break
a secret santa rule?

1759
01:16:33,040 --> 01:16:34,298
What, do you need an extension?

1760
01:16:36,469 --> 01:16:38,636
Oh, you didn't do the gift
card thing again, did you?

1761
01:16:38,787 --> 01:16:40,453
- No.
- No? What?

1762
01:16:40,473 --> 01:16:43,882
I was hoping that
I could do mine early.

1763
01:16:44,034 --> 01:16:46,218
- Uh...
- It's for you.

1764
01:16:46,370 --> 01:16:48,887
Well, I suppose we could
keep it on the down low.

1765
01:16:49,039 --> 01:16:49,888
What is it?

1766
01:16:49,982 --> 01:16:51,039
Surprise!

1767
01:16:51,058 --> 01:16:53,375
(gasping)

1768
01:16:53,394 --> 01:16:55,377
Oh, sweetheart, it's beautiful!

1769
01:16:55,470 --> 01:16:58,972
It's a sketch for
the game I just pitched.

1770
01:16:58,991 --> 01:17:00,974
It's elfie,
and it's christmas-themed.

1771
01:17:00,993 --> 01:17:02,475
Yeah.

1772
01:17:02,495 --> 01:17:04,553
And it's based on me
when I was eight.

1773
01:17:04,646 --> 01:17:07,723
Oh, look, it's elfie.
Of course.

1774
01:17:07,741 --> 01:17:11,226
Elfie. And this is
the costume that you designed,

1775
01:17:11,245 --> 01:17:14,171
And the one we made together.
Oh, sweetheart.

1776
01:17:14,322 --> 01:17:16,415
I love it.

1777
01:17:16,567 --> 01:17:20,326
I'm so, so glad you like it. I--

1778
01:17:20,421 --> 01:17:23,514
Sometimes, I don't know, I just
feel like maybe you think...

1779
01:17:23,741 --> 01:17:25,424
What?

1780
01:17:25,518 --> 01:17:28,352
Maybe you think my work
isn't serious or worthwhile.

1781
01:17:28,503 --> 01:17:29,669
I don't know.

1782
01:17:29,763 --> 01:17:32,505
No! No, no. Not at all!

1783
01:17:32,525 --> 01:17:34,340
It's just that
I see you struggling

1784
01:17:34,360 --> 01:17:37,936
And I just get so worried
that you're not fulfilled.

1785
01:17:38,088 --> 01:17:39,755
But I am.

1786
01:17:39,773 --> 01:17:41,273
I really am.

1787
01:17:41,367 --> 01:17:43,367
Especially now.

1788
01:17:43,594 --> 01:17:44,776
Yeah?

1789
01:17:44,929 --> 01:17:46,778
When I'm struggling it's just

1790
01:17:46,872 --> 01:17:49,540
Me struggling to really
put myself out there.

1791
01:17:52,453 --> 01:17:55,045
Well, it sure feels like you're
putting yourself out there now.

1792
01:17:57,049 --> 01:17:58,173
Give me a hug, elfie.

1793
01:17:59,719 --> 01:18:02,294
Aw, I love you.

1794
01:18:02,446 --> 01:18:05,113
(laughing)
elfie.

1795
01:18:05,132 --> 01:18:06,539
Remember?

1796
01:18:06,633 --> 01:18:08,967
(laughing)
yes, do I.

1797
01:18:09,061 --> 01:18:10,376
Merry christmas.

1798
01:18:10,396 --> 01:18:13,546
Merry christmas to you.
(laughing)

1799
01:18:13,566 --> 01:18:23,574
♪

1800
01:18:35,570 --> 01:18:38,997
(paula speaking indistinctly,
laughing)

1801
01:18:39,091 --> 01:18:41,925
So you never heard back
from this blinky character?

1802
01:18:42,152 --> 01:18:43,076
No.

1803
01:18:43,170 --> 01:18:44,319
But you were hoping to?

1804
01:18:44,338 --> 01:18:46,597
I don't even know anymore.

1805
01:18:46,824 --> 01:18:47,823
Honestly, I just want
to sit with you guys

1806
01:18:47,841 --> 01:18:49,916
And enjoy my christmas eve.

1807
01:18:49,935 --> 01:18:51,435
Well, that's fair.

1808
01:18:51,586 --> 01:18:53,270
You've accomplished
a lot this week,

1809
01:18:53,421 --> 01:18:55,755
But, you know,
my concern is the wording

1810
01:18:55,849 --> 01:18:58,776
In your text to blinky.

1811
01:18:59,003 --> 01:19:00,519
I'm concerned that
it just leaves it open,

1812
01:19:00,613 --> 01:19:03,763
So that it's not technically
making amends just yet.

1813
01:19:03,857 --> 01:19:06,099
You know? And therefore--

1814
01:19:06,118 --> 01:19:09,177
According to the fortune teller
maybe that wouldn't count.

1815
01:19:09,196 --> 01:19:10,454
- That's right.
- Wait, so you guys actually

1816
01:19:10,605 --> 01:19:12,289
- Believe this stuff?
- You never know!

1817
01:19:12,440 --> 01:19:13,682
Well, look, at the very least,
I've always taught you to

1818
01:19:13,700 --> 01:19:14,958
Finish your projects, right?

1819
01:19:15,110 --> 01:19:17,185
You guys,
I just let this one go!

1820
01:19:17,204 --> 01:19:19,021
Why are you getting me
all riled me up?

1821
01:19:19,039 --> 01:19:20,130
Can someone just press play?

1822
01:19:20,357 --> 01:19:22,466
Okay. Mm-hm.

1823
01:19:22,617 --> 01:19:24,860
My question would be

1824
01:19:24,878 --> 01:19:27,453
Where does this charlie
fit into to all of this?

1825
01:19:27,473 --> 01:19:29,381
Why would charlie be in this?

1826
01:19:29,533 --> 01:19:31,141
Good question,
because you're team charlie.

1827
01:19:31,293 --> 01:19:32,625
Ellie: What?!

1828
01:19:32,645 --> 01:19:33,811
Yeah, he's team charlie,

1829
01:19:33,962 --> 01:19:34,812
I'm team blinky,

1830
01:19:34,963 --> 01:19:36,371
And mom's tie-breaker.

1831
01:19:36,390 --> 01:19:37,889
(phone pinging)

1832
01:19:37,983 --> 01:19:38,890
All: Is that him?

1833
01:19:38,984 --> 01:19:39,966
It's blinky4lyfe.

1834
01:19:39,985 --> 01:19:41,726
What?

1835
01:19:41,821 --> 01:19:43,378
He wants to meet at
the christmas tree at the market

1836
01:19:43,397 --> 01:19:44,655
At 11:45.

1837
01:19:56,060 --> 01:19:57,167
Todd!

1838
01:19:57,319 --> 01:20:00,653
Oh, you're not todd.

1839
01:20:00,747 --> 01:20:03,415
Sorry, my friend todd is santa.

1840
01:20:03,567 --> 01:20:05,158
I mean, todd usually
does santa around here.

1841
01:20:05,252 --> 01:20:06,585
Yeah, yeah. Todd's chill.

1842
01:20:06,737 --> 01:20:10,072
Yeah, todd is totally chill.

1843
01:20:10,090 --> 01:20:13,833
Hey, can I buy you a coffee?

1844
01:20:13,853 --> 01:20:15,853
- Sure!
- Great.

1845
01:20:18,190 --> 01:20:22,767
Yeah, see, I normally,
well, I go to todd for advice,

1846
01:20:22,920 --> 01:20:24,769
Maybe you could sub in for him?

1847
01:20:24,922 --> 01:20:27,756
Um, sure?

1848
01:20:27,774 --> 01:20:31,184
Great, okay.

1849
01:20:31,203 --> 01:20:33,519
Where to begin? Uh...

1850
01:20:33,539 --> 01:20:34,779
You know pac-man, right?

1851
01:20:34,932 --> 01:20:36,598
Mm-hm.

1852
01:20:36,617 --> 01:20:40,285
So, pac-man is like a metaphor.

1853
01:20:40,379 --> 01:20:41,712
Right? For life.

1854
01:20:41,939 --> 01:20:43,605
Yeah.

1855
01:20:43,624 --> 01:20:47,033
Alright, so, four ghosts.
Inky, blinky, pinky...

1856
01:20:47,052 --> 01:20:48,276
Caroline: I don't know, like--

1857
01:20:48,295 --> 01:20:49,887
I don't think she should go.

1858
01:20:50,038 --> 01:20:51,630
- What?
- Well, what do you think?

1859
01:20:51,782 --> 01:20:52,964
- What does she think?
- Are you going to go?

1860
01:20:53,058 --> 01:20:55,951
I don't know.

1861
01:20:55,969 --> 01:20:57,895
Suddenly I don't feel
compelled to go meet him.

1862
01:20:58,122 --> 01:21:00,956
Yeah, but what about closure,
right?

1863
01:21:00,974 --> 01:21:03,458
Yeah, and didn't
rhonda p magyk say "midnight?"

1864
01:21:03,477 --> 01:21:05,718
Because I have to say 11:45?

1865
01:21:05,738 --> 01:21:07,720
Doesn't that seem
like a bit of a sign?

1866
01:21:07,740 --> 01:21:10,407
I think she may have developed
feelings for somebody else.

1867
01:21:10,634 --> 01:21:12,134
Ah.

1868
01:21:12,152 --> 01:21:14,486
Yes! I have feelings
for charles dickens

1869
01:21:14,638 --> 01:21:17,414
And his beautiful tale about
redemption at christmastime.

1870
01:21:17,641 --> 01:21:18,707
Ellie.

1871
01:21:20,419 --> 01:21:22,327
Okay, and maybe somebody else,

1872
01:21:22,479 --> 01:21:24,922
But I'm just trying to work
it out in my head right now.

1873
01:21:32,339 --> 01:21:35,581
So, your big gesture is you

1874
01:21:35,601 --> 01:21:37,492
Reached out to her as blinky,

1875
01:21:37,511 --> 01:21:41,104
So you can surprise her
that you are also you.

1876
01:21:41,256 --> 01:21:42,681
Yes! Big moment.
Twinkling lights.

1877
01:21:42,833 --> 01:21:43,848
Christmas tree
in the background!

1878
01:21:43,943 --> 01:21:46,276
That is classic.

1879
01:21:46,503 --> 01:21:48,353
Yeah?

1880
01:21:48,505 --> 01:21:51,264
But what if she doesn't
turn up for blinky,

1881
01:21:51,283 --> 01:21:52,783
But she would turn up for you?

1882
01:21:53,010 --> 01:21:55,193
Hey, you said this
was all about opening up,

1883
01:21:55,287 --> 01:21:57,362
Baring your soul, right?

1884
01:21:57,456 --> 01:21:59,790
So aren't you kind of
still hiding behind blinky?

1885
01:22:00,017 --> 01:22:03,201
Like you're still
playing it safe, you know?

1886
01:22:03,295 --> 01:22:05,187
Huh. How old are you?

1887
01:22:05,280 --> 01:22:06,946
Eighteen.
Also, it seems like there are

1888
01:22:06,966 --> 01:22:08,707
A lot of unnecessary steps here.

1889
01:22:08,801 --> 01:22:11,526
Like, why do all this
bait-and-switch crazy stuff

1890
01:22:11,545 --> 01:22:13,470
When you could
just go to her house,

1891
01:22:13,621 --> 01:22:16,640
Like she invited you to do,
and be, like, "I like you."

1892
01:22:18,702 --> 01:22:19,868
Yeah, I don't know.

1893
01:22:19,886 --> 01:22:21,311
Huh.

1894
01:22:21,463 --> 01:22:24,648
Yeah!
(laughing)

1895
01:22:26,986 --> 01:22:28,210
Thank you, santa.

1896
01:22:28,228 --> 01:22:29,152
No problem.

1897
01:22:29,304 --> 01:22:30,320
You can have this.

1898
01:22:32,065 --> 01:22:39,479
♪

1899
01:22:39,498 --> 01:22:40,831
So, wait what did you decide?

1900
01:22:41,058 --> 01:22:42,165
Are you going to
the market to meet blinky?

1901
01:22:44,394 --> 01:22:45,651
Yes.

1902
01:22:45,671 --> 01:22:46,745
Paula:
Finishing what she started.

1903
01:22:46,897 --> 01:22:48,563
What about charlie?

1904
01:22:48,582 --> 01:22:51,324
Let your sister be. She knows
what she wants.

1905
01:22:51,418 --> 01:22:53,343
We're just glad you're going out
there and taking a real chance!

1906
01:22:53,495 --> 01:22:55,328
Well, either way
it's very exciting!

1907
01:22:55,347 --> 01:22:56,847
Drive safe, honey!

1908
01:22:56,998 --> 01:22:59,182
(laughing)

1909
01:23:01,261 --> 01:23:02,427
Hunter: That's too bad.

1910
01:23:02,579 --> 01:23:03,912
I was really
rooting for charlie.

1911
01:23:04,005 --> 01:23:06,690
Yeah, I think I was, too,
honestly.

1912
01:23:06,841 --> 01:23:08,674
I think they had a fight,
though.

1913
01:23:08,769 --> 01:23:09,693
Should we start the mov--

1914
01:23:09,844 --> 01:23:11,528
(doorbell ringing)

1915
01:23:11,679 --> 01:23:12,821
She must have
forgotten something.

1916
01:23:18,871 --> 01:23:20,762
Hey! Come on in.

1917
01:23:20,781 --> 01:23:23,615
Uh, look, it's charlie!

1918
01:23:23,709 --> 01:23:25,024
- Hello.
- Oh.

1919
01:23:25,044 --> 01:23:26,768
- Sit down.
- Hi.

1920
01:23:26,787 --> 01:23:28,270
- You must be mrs. Sanders.
- Yes, I am.

1921
01:23:28,363 --> 01:23:29,695
- Very nice to meet you.
- And you.

1922
01:23:29,715 --> 01:23:32,957
So, is ellie here?

1923
01:23:33,052 --> 01:23:36,053
She just took off to meet
this blinky4lyfe character.

1924
01:23:36,204 --> 01:23:39,222
But, look, can we offer you some
popcorn and maybe some strudel?

1925
01:23:39,374 --> 01:23:42,041
No, thank you,
but how long ago did she leave?

1926
01:23:42,061 --> 01:23:43,060
Oh, you just missed her!

1927
01:23:43,211 --> 01:23:44,728
I'm so sorry.

1928
01:23:44,879 --> 01:23:45,970
No, it's okay.

1929
01:23:46,065 --> 01:23:47,639
It's okay.

1930
01:23:47,733 --> 01:23:49,232
I'm blinky4lyfe!

1931
01:23:49,384 --> 01:23:52,903
(laughing)

1932
01:23:53,054 --> 01:23:56,314
I gotta go
'cause I'm blinky4lyfe.

1933
01:23:56,408 --> 01:23:58,650
(laughing)

1934
01:23:58,744 --> 01:23:59,910
Team charlie!

1935
01:24:00,061 --> 01:24:01,636
(laughing)

1936
01:24:01,655 --> 01:24:03,729
Team blinky!

1937
01:24:03,749 --> 01:24:05,248
And team charlie, too.

1938
01:24:25,996 --> 01:24:27,178
Ellie.

1939
01:24:27,331 --> 01:24:29,272
Hey, what are you doing here?

1940
01:24:29,499 --> 01:24:31,090
Oh, you know,
it's the christmas market,

1941
01:24:31,184 --> 01:24:32,667
It's not a niche hangout.

1942
01:24:32,686 --> 01:24:34,778
I have so much to tell you!

1943
01:24:34,929 --> 01:24:38,264
First, I went on a date
with kevin and it was terrible.

1944
01:24:38,283 --> 01:24:40,842
Second, lana called
and she loved our pitch.

1945
01:24:40,861 --> 01:24:42,694
And third, I'm making you
co-creator of elfie.

1946
01:24:42,846 --> 01:24:44,287
Okay, wait--

1947
01:24:44,514 --> 01:24:46,014
No! I'm not letting you
argue your way out of it.

1948
01:24:46,032 --> 01:24:47,349
It's time you got over
your career heartbreak!

1949
01:24:47,442 --> 01:24:48,683
I'm not trying to get out of it.

1950
01:24:48,702 --> 01:24:49,868
And there's one more thing.

1951
01:24:50,020 --> 01:24:51,186
Can I just speak first?

1952
01:24:51,279 --> 01:24:53,797
You're here to
see blinky4lyfe, right?

1953
01:24:54,024 --> 01:24:55,281
I am, but--

1954
01:24:55,375 --> 01:24:58,301
But he is late, isn't he?

1955
01:24:58,453 --> 01:25:01,379
Yes, and if this
"never finding true love" thing

1956
01:25:01,473 --> 01:25:02,973
Gets me on a technicality,
I'm going to be so mad,

1957
01:25:03,200 --> 01:25:04,975
But the other thing
I wanted to say is,

1958
01:25:05,202 --> 01:25:09,813
I didn't come to
meet blinky to meet blinky.

1959
01:25:09,964 --> 01:25:12,315
I just wanted to
check off the final box

1960
01:25:12,467 --> 01:25:14,726
And leave zero doubt of me
having my shot at true love,

1961
01:25:14,878 --> 01:25:18,546
Because I do want true love.

1962
01:25:18,565 --> 01:25:20,640
With you,

1963
01:25:20,659 --> 01:25:22,993
And I'm sorry we fought
and for the things that I said--

1964
01:25:29,910 --> 01:25:31,409
I didn't mean to interrupt you,

1965
01:25:31,561 --> 01:25:33,336
But I had to get that
kiss in before midnight.

1966
01:25:33,488 --> 01:25:37,632
So, I'm blinky4lyfe.

1967
01:25:43,407 --> 01:25:46,090
Okay, that makes a lot of sense!

1968
01:25:46,243 --> 01:25:49,928
I guess you're in the clear,
true love-wise.

1969
01:25:50,080 --> 01:25:51,246
Can we keep kissing then?

1970
01:25:51,264 --> 01:25:52,355
Yeah, okay.

1971
01:25:55,919 --> 01:26:05,827
♪

1972
01:26:11,543 --> 01:26:14,602
Finally, you're here!

1973
01:26:14,621 --> 01:26:17,029
Now, wait. It's after midnight,

1974
01:26:17,123 --> 01:26:19,865
So merry christmas!

1975
01:26:19,960 --> 01:26:21,626
Come on in, it's so cold!

1976
01:26:21,778 --> 01:26:23,127
It's so exciting, sweetheart.

1977
01:26:23,222 --> 01:26:26,056
Nice to see you again!

1978
01:26:26,207 --> 01:26:27,557
- Get in, get in, get in.
- Welcome.

1979
01:26:27,709 --> 01:26:29,117
Paula: Do you like
a christmas carol, charlie?

1980
01:26:29,135 --> 01:26:30,227
Charlie: It's my favorite.

1981
01:26:36,401 --> 01:26:42,405
♪

1982
01:26:48,229 --> 01:26:49,579
♪ christmas day
is not far away ♪

1983
01:26:49,806 --> 01:26:50,747
♪ it's time to prepare
for the holiday ♪

1984
01:26:54,995 --> 01:26:56,419
♪ got your gifts wrapped and
under the tree ♪

1985
01:26:59,332 --> 01:27:00,148
♪ no peeking ♪

1986
01:27:00,241 --> 01:27:01,833
♪ 'cause christmas morning ♪

1987
01:27:01,927 --> 01:27:03,001
♪ you'll see ♪

1988
01:27:03,153 --> 01:27:04,836
♪ then when all the work ♪

1989
01:27:04,930 --> 01:27:06,488
♪ is through ♪

1990
01:27:06,506 --> 01:27:10,325
♪ we can go for a skate
across a moonlit lake ♪

1991
01:27:10,343 --> 01:27:11,843
♪ back home ♪

1992
01:27:11,995 --> 01:27:14,271
♪ we'll thaw our frozen toes ♪