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<i> [calming music]</i>

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<i> ♪ ♪</i>

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- Let there be christmas.

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<i> ♪ ♪</i>

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- You mind,
just right up there?

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The second shelf's not low.

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- Oh, my.

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That's great, patty.
It's--

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- Thank you, belle.

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- It's beautiful just like you.

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- Thank you.
- Thank you. Gosh.

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- Thanks.

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<i> ♪ ♪</i>

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- I'm sorry mrs. Guthrie,
did I hear you correctly?

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You wanna add a petting zoo
to your christmas party?

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One moment. Mom.

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What's a petting zoo?

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It's two weeks
before christmas.

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Where am I gonna
find a reindeer?

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- If anyone can, emily,
it's you.

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- Okay, mrs. Guthrie,
I'll get on that.

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Can you hang on a minute?

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Strauss and strauss
event planning,

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I'll be right with you.

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- Emily, ed mancini's office,

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They wanna know
if you're available

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For a meeting this afternoon.

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- He only uses the big
beverly hills firms.

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Are they looking to book a
christmas event for next year?

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- Next week.

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They just fired
their event planner.

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- It's far more than
a christmas party.

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My senior staff will be there,
but I've also invited

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Prospective investors,
influencers,

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Top political figures.

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- So is this a fundraiser?

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- [chuckles]
I don't do charity events.

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The east portion of the mall

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Will be roped off
for the event.

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I've hired a professional
lighting designer.

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I want a six course dinner.

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It's gonna be an evening
they'll never forget.

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- Well, your office
sent over the particulars.

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It looks like most everything
is arranged.

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Caterers, rentals,
entertainment.

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- I fired the caterer
this morning,

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So you'll need
to attend to that.

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- Okay. Caterer. Got it.

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And if I can ask,
sir, what happened

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To your last event planner?

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- We didn't see eye to eye
on christmas.

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My mantra when it comes
to the holidays is go big

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Or ho, ho, ho, go home.

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- Got it.

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And how did you find me?

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- A good friend
recommended you,

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So I expect nothing
but the best.

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One last thing.

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Santa.
- There's always a santa.

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- Not just any santa.

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I pride myself on having
the best santas

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At all my signature properties.

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- Didn't your last planner
line one up?

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- He was too ordinary.

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I want magic. I want fireworks.

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I want kris kringle from
"miracle on 34th street."

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- Oh, finding a santa like that
at this late date is--

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- Not just any santa,
young lady.

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The best of the best.
The real thing.

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Don't disappoint me, emily.

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- Got it.

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Oh.

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<i> [soft cheerful music]</i>

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- Belle, these just came
back from the printer.

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- Ah. Aiden.

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- Hey.
- What do you think?

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- The lady knows
what she's doing.

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- You just earned yourself
a raise.

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- Hey, thank you.

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<i> ♪ ♪</i>

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- Santa bootcamp.

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The finest santa school
in america.

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<i> ♪ ♪</i>

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- Yeah. Let's see.

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- Someone's been
to the farmers market.

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- Only the best for belle.

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- I didn't know poblano chilies
were still in season.

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- Oh, they're actually,
they're not poblano,

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They're anaheim chili peppers.

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- No, I don't think so.

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I work with a lot of caterers,
and we use them all the time.

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Ask the chef
when you get inside.

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- Oh, me question the chef?

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No. No. I would never do that.

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- I know. They're the worst.

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It's not like they're
performing brain surgery.

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They're cutting up zucchini.

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- See, if I said that
to the chef,

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I'd get a rolling pin
thrown at my head.

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Good luck in the class, though.

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- Oh, no.
I'm--I'm not a student.

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- I gotta go, sorry.
- I'm not--I'm not a student.

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- I see that you signed up
for the total christmas

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Mrs. Claus package.

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Well, you're gonna love it.

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I mean, it changed my life.
- Excuse me.

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- It'll change yours.

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- Excuse me. Hi.

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I'm emily strauss of strauss
and strauss event planning.

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I've been leaving messages.

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- Oh, yes.
You'll have to wait in line.

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You can't rush santa's work.

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- I'm not here for bootcamp.
- Hmm?

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What can I do for you,
sweetheart?

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- Hi, I'm emily strauss.

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- Hi, I heard strauss
and strauss event planning,

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But you know, I don't think
you're on the list here.

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No, you're not.
- No, no.

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I just need some help
finding a santa.

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I have an event coming up,
and I need a recommendation.

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- Well, you have come
to the right place.

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- I knew you'd be able
to help me.

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People keep mistaking me
for a student.

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- Really?

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- All I need is a referral,
and I'll be on my way.

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Maybe you can put me in touch
with someone in charge.

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- Well--

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- And by the way,
I love your tracksuit.

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It's so festive.
And I love that shade of red.

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It's so christmassy.

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So who should I talk to?

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- You know, I'm not gonna be
much help to you, dear.

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I mean, I'm just
a little senior citizen

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Who's giving them some help.

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I'm sorry.

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[horn honks]

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<i> [playful music]</i>

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<i> ♪ ♪</i>

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Oops.

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<i> [soft cheery music]</i>

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<i> ♪ ♪</i>

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- Orientation's about to begin.
Everybody to the ballroom.

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- Oh, um, miss--

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<i> ♪ ♪</i>

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[all chanting "belle"]

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[chanting stops]

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- Thank you.

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When a child
gives santa a wish list,

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That will create a moment
that will exist forever

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In that person's life.

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And that's what
this program is all about.

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Good morning.

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I am belle, and welcome
to santa bootcamp.

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[cheers and applause]

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Do you remember when you were
a kid, how exciting it was

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When you were going to open
your first christmas gift

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On christmas morning.

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The elation that you felt,
how ecstatic you felt,

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And more important,
the joy that you exuded?

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Well, that's what we
at bootcamp

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Want to help you rediscover.

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And you will understand why
it's so important

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To become an ambassador
for santa.

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Patty?
- Oh, I don't need one.

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I'm not a student.

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- Here you go. Here you go.
Here you go.

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Each masterclass will be
given by one of our experts

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In the santa field,
followed by a group exercise.

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After you complete all
of your academic work,

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You will have five days to
finish your final assignment.

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Now, you can do 'em alone
or in a group.

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Graduation will take place
next Friday evening.

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Now, why waste another minute

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When santa's work
is to be done?

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Belle needs volunteers.

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- Yes. Okay. You and you.

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And oh, this handsome guy
up in front.

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You can stop waving.

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Just get up here. I need you.

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And yes, you,
deer in the headlights girl.

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- I'm not a student, belle.
Remember?

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I'm emily strauss.
I'm here for the--

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- Blah, blah, blah.

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Get up here, missy.

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- Come on. Come on.

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We are going to do some
role playing exercises.

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Sit down. Thank you.

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Okay, well,
first I want everyone

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To introduce themselves
and tell us why you're here.

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- Go ahead.

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- Hi, I'm caroline.

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I am the new hr manager at
a desmond's department store.

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I'm in charge of hiring all the
seasonal help for next year,

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So I wanted to learn more
about their jobs.

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- Oh, that is great.

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Have you ever
thought about what it's like

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To be inside a polyester

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Unventilated candy cane
suit for eight hours?

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- No.

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- You're about to find out.

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Thank you. Thank you.

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- Hello, I'm gino.

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I'm an aeronautical engineer
at jpl,

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And I'm doing this
for my grandson carlo.

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He saw your flyer
and thought it was cool.

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So if it's cool for him,
then it's cool for me.

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- Well, I will do my best
to up your game.

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Thank you.
- Thank you.

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- Yes, sir.

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- People always say
I look like santa,

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So why not make a living at it?

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I'm ben.

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- Right on, ben.

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Thank you.

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Yes.

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- I'm emily, strauss
and strauss event planning.

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I was recently hired by
ed mancini of mancini malls

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To produce their
corporate christmas party.

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- [snoring]

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- But mr. Mancini fired
his last event planner,

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And so here I am to fi--

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- Oh, oh. Is she done?

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Is it January?
[audience chuckles]

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- I'm not here to discover
the joy of christmas, belle.

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I have enough of that
in my life already.

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- Wow.

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Do you have a pet?

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- No.

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- Do you have
a special someone?

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- Not right now.

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- Well, that just leaves
a house plant.

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[audience chuckles]

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- I'm just here
to find my perfect santa.

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- Oh, I just happen to have
a dean's list of perfect santas

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That I have mentored.

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- That's all I need.

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- Mm-hmm.
- Perfect. Thank you so much.

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Why don't we just chat
after class and I'll--

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- Well, ah, no, no, no, no.

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Did you really think
it was going to be that easy?

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You have to finish
your coursework,

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Then I will decide if I want
to share my list with you.

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Thank you.

253
00:13:17,507 --> 00:13:18,322
- All right, students.

254
00:13:18,416 --> 00:13:22,234
Let's find our sense of joy.

255
00:13:22,253 --> 00:13:24,679
<i> Relax. Close your eyes.</i>

256
00:13:24,830 --> 00:13:28,407
Feel the spirit
of mr. And mrs. Claus.

257
00:13:28,426 --> 00:13:30,351
Emily, close your eyes.

258
00:13:30,502 --> 00:13:32,669
Thank you.
It's christmas eve.

259
00:13:32,763 --> 00:13:35,005
You are wrapping presents.

260
00:13:35,024 --> 00:13:37,024
[gasps]
we're running out of time.

261
00:13:37,251 --> 00:13:38,584
And action.

262
00:13:38,677 --> 00:13:40,361
- Only a few hundred more
to go, honey.

263
00:13:42,757 --> 00:13:45,274
- [stilted]
oh, santa, what should we do?

264
00:13:45,426 --> 00:13:48,594
- Uh, no, no, no.
Emily, he's your husband.

265
00:13:48,687 --> 00:13:50,621
Show us the joy
in your relationship.

266
00:13:54,102 --> 00:13:56,043
- [stilted] we can get it
done together, babe.

267
00:13:58,364 --> 00:14:00,773
- Okay, um,
you're phoning it in.

268
00:14:00,791 --> 00:14:02,049
You have to dig deeper.

269
00:14:02,276 --> 00:14:06,779
You just show us all
of the colors in mrs. Claus.

270
00:14:06,872 --> 00:14:09,039
- I don't understand
my character.

271
00:14:09,133 --> 00:14:10,466
- The chemistry isn't right.

272
00:14:10,618 --> 00:14:13,210
Maybe we need to find
a different santa.

273
00:14:13,304 --> 00:14:15,621
- You're right.

274
00:14:15,714 --> 00:14:20,292
Um, aiden,
would you come down here?

275
00:14:20,386 --> 00:14:22,795
- What? No.
Belle, I gotta prep lunch.

276
00:14:22,888 --> 00:14:24,980
- I--what?
- I have to prep lunch.

277
00:14:25,133 --> 00:14:26,908
- No, I'm sorry, honey,
I can't hear you.

278
00:14:27,135 --> 00:14:28,134
Come down here and tell me.
Come on, honey.

279
00:14:28,227 --> 00:14:30,745
- No, no, belle.
- Sorry about that.

280
00:14:30,896 --> 00:14:33,322
- Okay, everybody,
let's welcome aiden browns.

281
00:14:33,416 --> 00:14:35,583
He's our santa bootcamp chef.

282
00:14:35,734 --> 00:14:38,068
[applause]

283
00:14:38,087 --> 00:14:39,979
- Holy mackerel.

284
00:14:39,997 --> 00:14:42,164
You're even cuter close up.

285
00:14:42,258 --> 00:14:44,908
Okay, let's sit you down
next to our little emily.

286
00:14:45,002 --> 00:14:46,318
Have you two met?

287
00:14:46,337 --> 00:14:47,428
- How could I forget--
- not really.

288
00:14:49,599 --> 00:14:52,433
- Uh-huh. Okay.

289
00:14:52,584 --> 00:14:56,771
Mrs. Claus, tell us something
about your hubby.

290
00:14:56,998 --> 00:14:58,022
Action.

291
00:15:01,593 --> 00:15:03,018
- You never
disappoint the kids,

292
00:15:03,171 --> 00:15:06,864
Even if it means staying up
all night wrapping presents.

293
00:15:09,118 --> 00:15:12,286
- And mr. Claus, what is it
about mrs. Claus

294
00:15:12,513 --> 00:15:14,121
That still keeps
your heart fluttering?

295
00:15:17,368 --> 00:15:19,877
- [sighs]
- and action.

296
00:15:22,023 --> 00:15:24,131
- Do you remember
our first date?

297
00:15:24,283 --> 00:15:25,524
- First date?

298
00:15:25,617 --> 00:15:28,360
- It was a picnic.
The north pole?

299
00:15:28,379 --> 00:15:29,470
<i> [soft romantic music]</i>

300
00:15:29,621 --> 00:15:31,864
Wrapped ourselves
in wool blankets

301
00:15:31,957 --> 00:15:33,307
And watched
the northern lights.

302
00:15:33,534 --> 00:15:35,792
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

303
00:15:35,886 --> 00:15:39,963
I made hot chocolate over
an open fire, but it froze,

304
00:15:40,057 --> 00:15:43,709
So we turned it into ice cream.

305
00:15:43,802 --> 00:15:45,135
And on the way home
in the sleigh,

306
00:15:45,229 --> 00:15:47,989
You fell asleep on my shoulder.

307
00:15:48,216 --> 00:15:49,991
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

308
00:15:50,142 --> 00:15:51,659
That's the moment
that I knew...

309
00:15:51,886 --> 00:15:53,902
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

310
00:15:53,997 --> 00:15:55,070
You were the one.

311
00:15:55,223 --> 00:15:59,333
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

312
00:15:59,560 --> 00:16:02,394
- And scene.

313
00:16:02,488 --> 00:16:06,156
You are a very
romantic young man.

314
00:16:06,250 --> 00:16:07,824
Is there someone special
in your life?

315
00:16:07,844 --> 00:16:09,902
- My eight-burner wolf range.

316
00:16:09,995 --> 00:16:11,920
- Hey, no, no, no.
Hang on here.

317
00:16:12,073 --> 00:16:13,239
- Belle,
I have a mirepoix to make.

318
00:16:13,257 --> 00:16:14,998
- Hey, listen, I want--

319
00:16:15,018 --> 00:16:16,242
I want to tell you something,

320
00:16:16,335 --> 00:16:17,667
And I want you
to hear this too.

321
00:16:17,687 --> 00:16:20,079
You are a natural.

322
00:16:20,097 --> 00:16:23,249
You have santa potential
coming out of the wazoo.

323
00:16:23,342 --> 00:16:25,934
Matter of fact,
I want you participating

324
00:16:26,087 --> 00:16:27,419
In all the classes.

325
00:16:27,513 --> 00:16:29,938
- Thank you,
and I really am flattered,

326
00:16:30,091 --> 00:16:31,699
But my groove
is in the kitchen.

327
00:16:31,850 --> 00:16:33,350
- Well, then consider yourself
on scholarship.

328
00:16:33,369 --> 00:16:34,777
Patty.

329
00:16:34,929 --> 00:16:37,038
Hire a sous chef for aiden.

330
00:16:37,189 --> 00:16:38,205
- Absolutely.

331
00:16:38,432 --> 00:16:41,191
- No, belle, I--
- you can do both.

332
00:16:41,210 --> 00:16:42,501
That's an order.

333
00:16:44,105 --> 00:16:44,937
- Okay.

334
00:16:44,955 --> 00:16:46,789
- Okay, let's do that again.

335
00:16:46,883 --> 00:16:48,107
<i> [whistle trills]</i>

336
00:16:48,125 --> 00:16:51,701
- Left right, north pole,
south pole.

337
00:16:51,721 --> 00:16:52,887
Give me a ho, ho, ho.

338
00:16:53,038 --> 00:16:54,129
All: Ho, ho, ho.

339
00:16:54,282 --> 00:16:56,390
- Dasher, dancer,
prancer, vixen!

340
00:16:56,542 --> 00:16:59,134
All:
Comet, cupid, donner, blitzen!

341
00:16:59,287 --> 00:17:01,211
- Show off.

342
00:17:01,305 --> 00:17:02,788
- Checking out your candidates.

343
00:17:02,881 --> 00:17:04,214
- Ugh, ben looks the part.

344
00:17:04,233 --> 00:17:05,958
Aiden's way too hot for santa.

345
00:17:05,976 --> 00:17:07,401
- Oh, my money's on gino.

346
00:17:07,628 --> 00:17:09,144
I think he's gonna be
the star of the class.

347
00:17:09,238 --> 00:17:11,906
His eyes lit up when he talks
about his grandson, oh!

348
00:17:12,057 --> 00:17:13,465
[whistle trills]
- pick up the pace!

349
00:17:13,484 --> 00:17:14,742
Left, right. No, hello.

350
00:17:14,969 --> 00:17:16,911
- I need a minute.
- Oh, no. There's no time.

351
00:17:17,138 --> 00:17:18,487
[phone ringing]
you need to get back out there.

352
00:17:18,581 --> 00:17:19,655
- I wouldn't do that.

353
00:17:19,807 --> 00:17:20,989
- It's work.
I'm sure it's fine.

354
00:17:21,142 --> 00:17:22,249
- At your own risk.

355
00:17:22,401 --> 00:17:23,659
- I'm not even
supposed to be here.

356
00:17:23,811 --> 00:17:25,419
This is all a big
misunderstanding.

357
00:17:25,646 --> 00:17:27,588
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

358
00:17:27,815 --> 00:17:29,573
Mr. Mancini.

359
00:17:29,592 --> 00:17:31,074
Yes,
I'll get you some more names,

360
00:17:31,168 --> 00:17:32,909
But everybody's booked.

361
00:17:33,003 --> 00:17:36,322
No, I don't have
your santa yet, but--

362
00:17:36,415 --> 00:17:38,173
- If you expect belle
to find your dream santa,

363
00:17:38,326 --> 00:17:39,600
You are gonna have
to work a lot harder.

364
00:17:39,827 --> 00:17:42,845
- Patty, I think
we got off on the wrong foot.

365
00:17:42,997 --> 00:17:44,663
- The only foot I wanna hear

366
00:17:44,682 --> 00:17:46,181
Is right marching with left
to the beat.

367
00:17:46,275 --> 00:17:47,833
Christmas is serious business.

368
00:17:47,852 --> 00:17:49,168
Do you wanna flunk out?

369
00:17:49,186 --> 00:17:50,611
Let me hear a ho, ho, ho.

370
00:17:50,838 --> 00:17:52,279
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

371
00:17:52,431 --> 00:17:54,264
- Ho, ho, ho.

372
00:17:54,283 --> 00:17:55,950
- Go.

373
00:17:56,101 --> 00:17:57,952
March. March.

374
00:17:58,179 --> 00:17:59,620
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

375
00:17:59,847 --> 00:18:02,014
- Busted.

376
00:18:02,032 --> 00:18:04,183
- This is not
how I imagined my day.

377
00:18:04,201 --> 00:18:05,534
My feet are killing me,

378
00:18:05,628 --> 00:18:08,111
Patty just hung up
on my most important client,

379
00:18:08,131 --> 00:18:10,356
And this bag of toys
weighs a ton.

380
00:18:10,374 --> 00:18:11,874
- Whatever makes you stronger.
[whistle trills]

381
00:18:11,968 --> 00:18:13,950
- No chit chat or belle will
put you in detention together.

382
00:18:14,044 --> 00:18:15,302
- Together?
- Detention?

383
00:18:15,454 --> 00:18:17,863
- Three more laps
and then we'll stop for water.

384
00:18:17,956 --> 00:18:20,141
And then we're gonna
meet belle at the stables.

385
00:18:20,292 --> 00:18:21,976
[whistle trills]

386
00:18:22,203 --> 00:18:24,036
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

387
00:18:24,054 --> 00:18:25,980
- Hello.
- Ah!

388
00:18:26,207 --> 00:18:28,798
[both laugh]

389
00:18:28,818 --> 00:18:30,651
- Hi.

390
00:18:30,802 --> 00:18:31,877
- So how's your
new class going?

391
00:18:31,896 --> 00:18:33,545
- It's promising, yeah.

392
00:18:33,564 --> 00:18:36,064
There's a couple of problem
students, but you know.

393
00:18:36,217 --> 00:18:37,474
- But you love a challenge.

394
00:18:37,568 --> 00:18:40,386
- Especially when I win.
Oh, boy.

395
00:18:40,479 --> 00:18:42,905
It is so good to have you
back on the road

396
00:18:42,999 --> 00:18:44,648
With me for a change.

397
00:18:44,667 --> 00:18:46,392
- I thought I drove you crazy.

398
00:18:46,485 --> 00:18:48,243
- Well, you do,
but we barely get to see

399
00:18:48,337 --> 00:18:49,912
Each other this time of year.

400
00:18:50,006 --> 00:18:53,732
- Well, that's because you're
usually out doing classes

401
00:18:53,825 --> 00:18:56,177
And I'm up at the factory.

402
00:18:56,404 --> 00:18:57,994
- Yeah.

403
00:18:58,014 --> 00:19:00,255
But you know,
being together here

404
00:19:00,349 --> 00:19:03,833
Just makes me feel like
a newlywed all over again.

405
00:19:03,853 --> 00:19:05,335
<i> [sentimental music]</i>

406
00:19:05,354 --> 00:19:08,263
Hey, remember our first date?

407
00:19:08,416 --> 00:19:09,857
- My whole life
changed that day.

408
00:19:10,084 --> 00:19:12,434
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

409
00:19:12,586 --> 00:19:14,920
Mm.
- Thank you.

410
00:19:14,939 --> 00:19:17,514
Okay. I'll see you after class.

411
00:19:17,533 --> 00:19:18,866
- Well, I'll be waiting.

412
00:19:19,093 --> 00:19:20,534
- Okay.

413
00:19:20,761 --> 00:19:22,519
Back to my students.

414
00:19:22,538 --> 00:19:25,021
- You love
your works in progress.

415
00:19:25,041 --> 00:19:28,042
- I do. [chuckles]
- mm-hmm.

416
00:19:28,193 --> 00:19:29,451
- I really do.

417
00:19:29,603 --> 00:19:34,106
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

418
00:19:34,199 --> 00:19:37,033
- I have never seen a reindeer
in person before.

419
00:19:37,053 --> 00:19:39,053
- You'll all be given a chance
to feed her.

420
00:19:39,204 --> 00:19:41,947
- I thought santa's reindeer
were guys.

421
00:19:41,966 --> 00:19:43,465
- Female reindeer
are better equipped

422
00:19:43,559 --> 00:19:45,133
For cold weather travel.

423
00:19:45,228 --> 00:19:48,136
Besides, the male shed their
antlers in early December.

424
00:19:48,289 --> 00:19:49,805
- How on earth
did you know that?

425
00:19:49,899 --> 00:19:52,900
- I produced an event
for the la zoo last christmas.

426
00:19:53,127 --> 00:19:54,360
- Well.

427
00:19:55,980 --> 00:19:57,721
- Hey there, beautiful.

428
00:19:57,815 --> 00:19:59,156
How about a little snack?

429
00:20:02,136 --> 00:20:05,471
Come on. It's okay.

430
00:20:05,564 --> 00:20:07,414
You've gotta be hungry.
Just a little nibble.

431
00:20:09,827 --> 00:20:11,210
Please.

432
00:20:13,647 --> 00:20:14,755
- Come here.

433
00:20:18,836 --> 00:20:21,595
<i> [soft romantic music]</i>

434
00:20:21,822 --> 00:20:24,098
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

435
00:20:24,325 --> 00:20:25,599
All righty.

436
00:20:25,826 --> 00:20:32,347
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

437
00:20:32,500 --> 00:20:33,348
- [chuckles]

438
00:20:33,501 --> 00:20:35,901
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

439
00:20:40,449 --> 00:20:41,690
- You are about to become
the ambassador

440
00:20:41,842 --> 00:20:43,509
For all things christmas.

441
00:20:43,602 --> 00:20:45,602
The embodiment
of peace on earth,

442
00:20:45,696 --> 00:20:48,289
Goodwill to all men.

443
00:20:48,440 --> 00:20:50,866
Welcome to the art
of being santa.

444
00:20:50,960 --> 00:20:53,035
My name is chris.

445
00:20:53,129 --> 00:20:57,039
[applause]

446
00:20:57,133 --> 00:21:01,543
So let's start out
by finding your inner santa.

447
00:21:01,695 --> 00:21:03,304
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

448
00:21:03,455 --> 00:21:05,622
[laughing]
ho, ho, ho!

449
00:21:05,641 --> 00:21:08,050
Come over here, little lady,
and say hello.

450
00:21:08,202 --> 00:21:10,536
- Hi, santa. My name is mia.

451
00:21:10,554 --> 00:21:14,815
- Ah, I remember those freckles
from last year.

452
00:21:14,966 --> 00:21:16,058
Did you bring
your wish list, mia?

453
00:21:16,210 --> 00:21:17,726
- Of course, santa.

454
00:21:17,878 --> 00:21:19,895
Dear, santa.
Here's my wish list.

455
00:21:20,047 --> 00:21:21,638
I want two puppies.

456
00:21:21,657 --> 00:21:23,139
A puzzle, some movies.

457
00:21:23,159 --> 00:21:24,307
A giraffe.
- Okay.

458
00:21:24,401 --> 00:21:25,717
- I'm not done yet.

459
00:21:25,811 --> 00:21:27,069
A unicorn that poops rainbows.

460
00:21:27,221 --> 00:21:29,496
[gasps] and a toaster
that makes hot dogs

461
00:21:29,648 --> 00:21:31,073
Inside of pop-tarts.

462
00:21:31,225 --> 00:21:33,225
- What an imagination!
[laughs]

463
00:21:33,243 --> 00:21:34,743
- And santa,

464
00:21:34,837 --> 00:21:37,171
Can you make me prettier
than my best friend, ashley?

465
00:21:37,322 --> 00:21:40,657
- Oh, mia,
you're already beautiful.

466
00:21:40,676 --> 00:21:42,843
- Oh, but she has blonde hair.

467
00:21:42,994 --> 00:21:45,495
- Ah, well,
I'll make you a deal.

468
00:21:45,514 --> 00:21:48,740
I'll work on your wish list,
but you work on being mia.

469
00:21:48,759 --> 00:21:50,333
Although I happen
to think you're perfect

470
00:21:50,353 --> 00:21:51,685
Just the way you are.

471
00:21:51,837 --> 00:21:53,412
- Oh, thanks, santa.

472
00:21:53,430 --> 00:21:55,597
And scene.

473
00:21:55,691 --> 00:21:57,358
- Lesson one.

474
00:21:57,509 --> 00:22:00,027
Listen with your heart,
not your head.

475
00:22:00,178 --> 00:22:02,178
What do these children
really want?

476
00:22:02,272 --> 00:22:04,590
What are they asking for?

477
00:22:04,608 --> 00:22:07,534
- Oh, what other kinds of
questions do you get asked?

478
00:22:07,761 --> 00:22:09,703
- Well, how about we play
a lightning round

479
00:22:09,930 --> 00:22:12,355
Of most frequently asked
santa questions?

480
00:22:12,449 --> 00:22:13,540
- How old are you, santa?

481
00:22:13,692 --> 00:22:17,119
- Oh, so old
I've stopped counting.

482
00:22:17,271 --> 00:22:19,529
- How long have you
and mrs. Claus been married?

483
00:22:19,548 --> 00:22:22,883
- So long
I've stopped counting.

484
00:22:23,034 --> 00:22:25,219
- I'm jewish.
Can you still come to my house?

485
00:22:25,370 --> 00:22:27,629
- Of course!
Santa is for everyone.

486
00:22:27,781 --> 00:22:30,616
Why don't we sing
the dreidel song together?

487
00:22:30,634 --> 00:22:34,228
- Oh, santa, why do you have

488
00:22:34,379 --> 00:22:35,879
The same wrapping paper
as my mom?

489
00:22:35,973 --> 00:22:38,457
- Well...
[laughs]

490
00:22:38,475 --> 00:22:40,976
As it happens, we ran out
of it at the north pole.

491
00:22:41,070 --> 00:22:44,129
It's been crazy this year
with so many good children

492
00:22:44,148 --> 00:22:46,815
That I had to borrow a little
from your mom.

493
00:22:46,967 --> 00:22:48,483
- How do you deliver presents

494
00:22:48,636 --> 00:22:49,726
All over the world
in one night?

495
00:22:49,745 --> 00:22:51,803
- Google maps.

496
00:22:51,897 --> 00:22:53,247
- How much money
do you get paid, santa?

497
00:22:53,474 --> 00:22:54,806
- Aha.

498
00:22:54,825 --> 00:22:57,659
Well, I get paid with love.

499
00:22:57,811 --> 00:22:59,586
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

500
00:22:59,813 --> 00:23:01,255
All right, students,
now it's your turn.

501
00:23:01,406 --> 00:23:03,257
Who wants to go first?

502
00:23:05,653 --> 00:23:06,552
- Emily.

503
00:23:10,324 --> 00:23:11,765
- What's on your wish list,
honey?

504
00:23:11,917 --> 00:23:13,992
I would like
cheesy french fries,

505
00:23:14,011 --> 00:23:15,661
Any kind of sea monster,
and a kitten.

506
00:23:15,679 --> 00:23:17,179
- A kitten?

507
00:23:17,331 --> 00:23:20,165
How am I supposed
to answer that?

508
00:23:20,184 --> 00:23:22,568
- Let's show her how it's done.
[clears throat]

509
00:23:24,095 --> 00:23:25,612
Oh, santa.

510
00:23:25,764 --> 00:23:29,024
You are so handsome.

511
00:23:29,176 --> 00:23:31,452
- Well, santa
likes to stay fit.

512
00:23:31,603 --> 00:23:33,269
[audience chuckles]

513
00:23:33,289 --> 00:23:37,106
Which is why mrs. Claus gave
him a treadmill for christmas.

514
00:23:37,126 --> 00:23:39,460
He really wanted a motorcycle,

515
00:23:39,611 --> 00:23:42,463
But she gave him
a treadmill instead.

516
00:23:42,690 --> 00:23:45,132
So what's on your wish list,
young lady?

517
00:23:45,359 --> 00:23:49,544
- I would like a siamese kitten
with blue eyes.

518
00:23:49,697 --> 00:23:52,288
- Well, it gets awfully cold
in santa's sleigh

519
00:23:52,308 --> 00:23:53,715
On christmas eve for a kitten,

520
00:23:53,809 --> 00:23:57,644
Which is why I don't bring
any animals with me.

521
00:23:57,871 --> 00:24:00,964
I think this is more
of a discussion between you,

522
00:24:01,058 --> 00:24:03,208
Your mom, and your dad.

523
00:24:03,227 --> 00:24:05,210
And that's how you handle
the pet question,

524
00:24:05,303 --> 00:24:06,945
Which comes up all the time.

525
00:24:09,233 --> 00:24:10,732
Emily, let's try again.

526
00:24:10,884 --> 00:24:11,733
- No.

527
00:24:11,885 --> 00:24:14,069
- No, I've got an idea.

528
00:24:14,221 --> 00:24:16,388
Forget about the role play.

529
00:24:16,406 --> 00:24:17,956
Just be you for a moment.

530
00:24:21,837 --> 00:24:25,564
What did you wish for
when you were ten years old?

531
00:24:25,582 --> 00:24:27,824
- There was only one thing
I wished for every year,

532
00:24:27,918 --> 00:24:29,084
But I never got it.

533
00:24:29,236 --> 00:24:30,344
- And what was that?

534
00:24:32,422 --> 00:24:34,348
- A white christmas.

535
00:24:34,575 --> 00:24:36,683
I wanted it to snow
on christmas morning

536
00:24:36,835 --> 00:24:39,427
Like it did in the movies.

537
00:24:39,580 --> 00:24:43,749
I wanted to run outside
and build a snowman

538
00:24:43,767 --> 00:24:48,511
And make snow angels and catch
snowflakes on my tongue.

539
00:24:48,531 --> 00:24:51,423
There aren't a lot of things
that are magical in life,

540
00:24:51,441 --> 00:24:54,684
But a white christmas is.

541
00:24:54,703 --> 00:24:57,704
Unfortunately,
I grew up here in la,

542
00:24:57,856 --> 00:25:02,209
And no matter how much I wished
for it, it never happened.

543
00:25:02,436 --> 00:25:03,526
- Well, how did
that make you feel?

544
00:25:03,546 --> 00:25:05,712
- Like there was a part
of christmas

545
00:25:05,864 --> 00:25:07,047
That was missing for me.

546
00:25:07,198 --> 00:25:08,774
<i> [sentimental music]</i>

547
00:25:08,792 --> 00:25:11,034
Still is.

548
00:25:11,053 --> 00:25:12,961
Like, there's magic out there,
I just...

549
00:25:13,113 --> 00:25:15,055
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

550
00:25:15,206 --> 00:25:18,633
Don't know how to find it.

551
00:25:18,727 --> 00:25:20,969
- Well, I hope that
you never gave up wishing.

552
00:25:21,121 --> 00:25:24,472
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

553
00:25:24,567 --> 00:25:27,734
- I'm sorry, I didn't mean
to go on like that.

554
00:25:39,473 --> 00:25:41,415
- You okay?

555
00:25:41,642 --> 00:25:43,900
- I'm not good at this
touchy feely stuff.

556
00:25:43,919 --> 00:25:45,902
I told belle I'm just here
to get her help

557
00:25:45,996 --> 00:25:47,145
With the mancini project.

558
00:25:47,164 --> 00:25:48,922
I'm not here to find
my inner santa.

559
00:25:50,818 --> 00:25:52,926
- I think you just did.

560
00:25:53,078 --> 00:25:56,004
Look, belle has a stronger will
than both of us put together.

561
00:25:56,098 --> 00:25:58,414
So why don't you just resign
yourself to be in here?

562
00:25:58,508 --> 00:25:59,991
Might even be fun.

563
00:26:00,010 --> 00:26:03,103
- [scoffs] why does everyone
keep saying that?

564
00:26:03,254 --> 00:26:05,606
Fun is a spa vacation.

565
00:26:05,757 --> 00:26:08,350
Fun is ten hours
of uninterrupted sleep.

566
00:26:08,502 --> 00:26:12,170
Fun is binge-watching
my favorite tv shows.

567
00:26:12,189 --> 00:26:14,840
- [chuckles] and most
of those things you do alone.

568
00:26:14,858 --> 00:26:18,118
- Even better.
I can do them my way.

569
00:26:18,345 --> 00:26:21,529
- I liked what you said
about the snow.

570
00:26:21,624 --> 00:26:24,199
I grew up in memphis,
and it didn't snow very often,

571
00:26:24,351 --> 00:26:27,352
But when it did, it was
the best day of the year.

572
00:26:27,445 --> 00:26:28,962
- It was just a silly story.

573
00:26:29,189 --> 00:26:30,631
I should have never
said anything.

574
00:26:30,858 --> 00:26:32,540
- I didn't think it
was silly at all.

575
00:26:32,693 --> 00:26:34,209
It got me thinking.

576
00:26:34,303 --> 00:26:36,695
Even though we're adults,
we still want all the things

577
00:26:36,788 --> 00:26:38,864
We wished for as kids
and we never got.

578
00:26:38,957 --> 00:26:41,475
- Cheese fries
and a sea monster?

579
00:26:41,702 --> 00:26:43,977
- I'm still holding out
for the toaster

580
00:26:44,204 --> 00:26:46,796
That makes a hot dog
inside of pop-tart.

581
00:26:46,815 --> 00:26:48,373
That was brave, emily.

582
00:26:48,392 --> 00:26:51,226
It's not easy to be honest
in front of strangers.

583
00:26:51,378 --> 00:26:52,560
I wouldn't have the guts.

584
00:26:52,713 --> 00:26:59,493
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

585
00:27:07,411 --> 00:27:09,002
- All right, class.

586
00:27:09,154 --> 00:27:11,672
We are going to a very special
place for our next session.

587
00:27:11,899 --> 00:27:13,081
Come on.

588
00:27:13,175 --> 00:27:15,992
[bell jingling]

589
00:27:16,011 --> 00:27:20,514
Welcome to belle's
hall of christmas.

590
00:27:20,665 --> 00:27:22,590
It's our signature
library that we take

591
00:27:22,685 --> 00:27:24,685
To every santa bootcamp.

592
00:27:24,836 --> 00:27:26,853
This library
has circled the globe

593
00:27:27,080 --> 00:27:29,356
As many times
as belle and chris have.

594
00:27:29,583 --> 00:27:35,253
"a christmas carol,"
first edition, 1843.

595
00:27:35,346 --> 00:27:37,180
We have many
out of print books,

596
00:27:37,199 --> 00:27:39,348
Rare manuscripts,
and holiday cookbooks

597
00:27:39,368 --> 00:27:41,034
That you can't find anywhere.

598
00:27:41,186 --> 00:27:44,371
Anything you need to know about
christmas, we have right here.

599
00:27:44,522 --> 00:27:46,856
- I'll bet she knew
charles dickens.

600
00:27:46,875 --> 00:27:50,544
- She tells people
she was his muse.

601
00:27:50,695 --> 00:27:52,528
For the rest of the week,
if you have any research needs,

602
00:27:52,622 --> 00:27:54,363
You can come here.

603
00:27:54,458 --> 00:27:58,534
But for today, we only have one
hour to explore the library.

604
00:27:58,628 --> 00:28:00,887
Please wear gloves.

605
00:28:01,114 --> 00:28:02,222
- Thank you.

606
00:28:06,286 --> 00:28:08,544
- I just found
the first published recipe

607
00:28:08,564 --> 00:28:09,730
Of steamed christmas pudding.

608
00:28:09,957 --> 00:28:12,974
- This place
is a national treasure.

609
00:28:13,126 --> 00:28:16,552
- Belle is a national treasure.

610
00:28:16,572 --> 00:28:19,722
- By the way,
how did you two meet?

611
00:28:19,742 --> 00:28:22,075
- Just kept running into her
at the farmers market.

612
00:28:22,227 --> 00:28:23,301
Almost like
she was following me.

613
00:28:23,320 --> 00:28:25,470
She--she would say, uh,

614
00:28:25,489 --> 00:28:27,080
"you don't squeeze a melon
like that, young man.

615
00:28:27,232 --> 00:28:30,083
"are you wearing
enough sunscreen?

616
00:28:30,235 --> 00:28:31,400
"do you have a girlfriend?

617
00:28:31,420 --> 00:28:32,978
'cause if I were
a few years younger..."

618
00:28:32,996 --> 00:28:35,238
- There might actually
be a heart of gold

619
00:28:35,332 --> 00:28:36,089
Beneath all that bluster.

620
00:28:37,985 --> 00:28:39,651
- What are you looking for?

621
00:28:39,744 --> 00:28:41,410
- Ideas for the mancini event.

622
00:28:41,430 --> 00:28:43,989
Look at this victorian
dinner feast.

623
00:28:44,007 --> 00:28:46,491
It must have taken days
to prepare.

624
00:28:46,584 --> 00:28:49,102
- Can you imagine?
Everything by hand?

625
00:28:49,254 --> 00:28:51,179
My last restaurant
was more like a laboratory.

626
00:28:51,273 --> 00:28:52,255
- Where did you work?

627
00:28:52,274 --> 00:28:54,165
- Knife's edge.

628
00:28:54,259 --> 00:28:56,610
- No way.
That place is famous.

629
00:28:56,761 --> 00:28:59,262
- Oh, yeah. Yeah.
The home of molecular cuisine.

630
00:28:59,281 --> 00:29:01,673
We weren't chefs.
We were food alchemists.

631
00:29:01,691 --> 00:29:03,174
I love to cook.

632
00:29:03,193 --> 00:29:08,104
I live to cook, but dinner
in a test tube for $400?

633
00:29:08,123 --> 00:29:09,772
No, thank you.

634
00:29:09,792 --> 00:29:11,941
- I had a business lunch
there last year.

635
00:29:11,960 --> 00:29:14,628
The main course was served
on 12-inch steel needles.

636
00:29:14,855 --> 00:29:17,964
- Yeah.
I probably made your meal.

637
00:29:18,116 --> 00:29:20,875
- Why did you leave?

638
00:29:21,028 --> 00:29:24,120
- I always dreamed of working
at a michelin star restaurant,

639
00:29:24,139 --> 00:29:26,956
And knife's edge was supposed
to be a stepping stone,

640
00:29:26,975 --> 00:29:30,885
But that just all turned out
to be smoke and mirrors.

641
00:29:31,038 --> 00:29:33,221
Yeah, I mean,
those 12-inch needles, they--

642
00:29:33,315 --> 00:29:35,890
You're basically eating kebabs
and being charged a fortune.

643
00:29:36,043 --> 00:29:36,983
- What are you gonna do now?

644
00:29:39,154 --> 00:29:41,321
- I have no idea.

645
00:29:41,548 --> 00:29:42,881
I mean,
when belle found out I quit,

646
00:29:42,899 --> 00:29:46,159
She offered me this job, and--
and it's perfect

647
00:29:46,311 --> 00:29:47,719
While I try to figure out
my next move,

648
00:29:47,812 --> 00:29:50,572
But I just kind
of lost my mojo.

649
00:29:50,724 --> 00:29:52,574
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

650
00:29:52,668 --> 00:29:54,742
[bell jingling]

651
00:29:54,895 --> 00:29:56,244
- Do you think we
can just hide out

652
00:29:56,396 --> 00:29:57,653
In here for a little while?

653
00:29:57,673 --> 00:29:59,414
- And risk detention?

654
00:29:59,566 --> 00:30:01,157
No way.

655
00:30:01,176 --> 00:30:02,509
You're a bad influence,
emily strauss.

656
00:30:02,736 --> 00:30:04,085
- [chuckles]

657
00:30:04,237 --> 00:30:07,330
<i> [soft romantic music]</i>

658
00:30:07,424 --> 00:30:10,075
I have to admit, this place
is starting to grow on me.

659
00:30:10,093 --> 00:30:11,518
- Don't get all soft on me.

660
00:30:11,745 --> 00:30:14,262
- It's just that christmas
is my busiest holiday.

661
00:30:14,414 --> 00:30:17,524
I don't really get to enjoy it
until January.

662
00:30:17,675 --> 00:30:18,583
- You ever feel like
you're celebrating

663
00:30:18,602 --> 00:30:19,767
Other people's christmases?

664
00:30:19,862 --> 00:30:21,086
- Exactly.

665
00:30:21,179 --> 00:30:23,271
Finally, someone
who understands--

666
00:30:23,423 --> 00:30:26,441
The cobbler walking around
with holes in her shoes.

667
00:30:26,593 --> 00:30:29,018
- I used to spend hours
at the restaurant cooking

668
00:30:29,037 --> 00:30:32,113
The perfect christmas feast
for a party of eight,

669
00:30:32,265 --> 00:30:33,948
Only to go home and have
frozen pizza for one.

670
00:30:34,101 --> 00:30:35,433
- I have a grilled cheese truck

671
00:30:35,452 --> 00:30:37,285
That parks outside
my office every night.

672
00:30:37,379 --> 00:30:39,787
They know me by name.

673
00:30:39,940 --> 00:30:42,365
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

674
00:30:42,384 --> 00:30:44,292
- Congratulations, everybody.

675
00:30:44,444 --> 00:30:47,220
You've just completed
your first day of class.

676
00:30:47,372 --> 00:30:50,706
Now, I want you here
bright and early

677
00:30:50,726 --> 00:30:53,059
Tomorrow morning
for hair and makeup.

678
00:30:53,286 --> 00:30:55,211
Okay.

679
00:30:55,305 --> 00:30:57,138
Emily, you're first up.

680
00:30:57,290 --> 00:30:59,548
- Why me?

681
00:30:59,568 --> 00:31:03,052
- Because if anyone ever needed
a holiday makeover,

682
00:31:03,071 --> 00:31:04,220
It's you, dear.

683
00:31:04,314 --> 00:31:05,463
It's gonna be fine.

684
00:31:05,482 --> 00:31:08,149
Be gorgeous.

685
00:31:08,243 --> 00:31:09,484
- Heart of gold, huh?

686
00:31:09,636 --> 00:31:13,413
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

687
00:31:17,827 --> 00:31:19,827
<i> [lively festive music]</i>

688
00:31:19,922 --> 00:31:24,591
- Transformation!

689
00:31:24,818 --> 00:31:27,986
That's the topic
for today's masterclass.

690
00:31:28,004 --> 00:31:32,081
There is nothing
in this world so awful

691
00:31:32,175 --> 00:31:37,604
As mrs. Claus in a fright wig
or santa with a bad beard.

692
00:31:37,831 --> 00:31:41,757
- Wow.
I don't even look like myself.

693
00:31:41,777 --> 00:31:43,443
- That's what I ordered, dear.

694
00:31:43,670 --> 00:31:46,838
Erase every vestige
of emily strauss.

695
00:31:46,931 --> 00:31:48,189
- You didn't really say that.

696
00:31:48,341 --> 00:31:51,100
- [whispering]
I did.

697
00:31:51,194 --> 00:31:53,695
- [whispering]
she did.

698
00:31:53,847 --> 00:31:56,030
- Aiden.

699
00:31:56,124 --> 00:31:57,440
Oh, god. Aiden.

700
00:31:57,459 --> 00:31:59,350
It's--take that--

701
00:31:59,444 --> 00:32:01,869
- Ow, ow, ow! Ow.
- Okay. Okay.

702
00:32:02,022 --> 00:32:03,871
Santa claus is not father time.

703
00:32:03,966 --> 00:32:06,858
- No, this is good.
- You are looking ancient.

704
00:32:06,876 --> 00:32:09,527
- Oh.
- No, I'm sorry. Okay.

705
00:32:09,620 --> 00:32:13,381
Emily, can you help him here?

706
00:32:13,533 --> 00:32:16,534
Um, he is
distractingly handsome.

707
00:32:16,627 --> 00:32:18,645
We have to tone it down, okay?

708
00:32:18,872 --> 00:32:19,887
Sorry.

709
00:32:19,982 --> 00:32:21,464
- Distractingly.

710
00:32:21,558 --> 00:32:22,890
I'm not distracted.

711
00:32:23,043 --> 00:32:24,559
Is anybody here distracted?

712
00:32:24,653 --> 00:32:26,894
- Oh, not me.

713
00:32:26,989 --> 00:32:27,988
- Me neither.

714
00:32:28,215 --> 00:32:29,322
- [chuckles]

715
00:32:37,240 --> 00:32:38,573
- Are you done? Can I look yet?

716
00:32:38,725 --> 00:32:39,982
- I'm just getting started.

717
00:32:40,002 --> 00:32:41,501
- Well, how long
is this gonna take?

718
00:32:41,728 --> 00:32:44,337
- Forever if you
keep interrupting me.

719
00:32:50,920 --> 00:32:53,662
- Wow. I see my father.

720
00:32:53,682 --> 00:32:55,348
- Let me keep working,
and we'll see

721
00:32:55,500 --> 00:32:58,092
If I can find
your grandfather in here.

722
00:32:58,186 --> 00:32:59,001
- My grandfather.

723
00:32:59,095 --> 00:33:01,579
- Tell me about him.

724
00:33:01,598 --> 00:33:04,006
- Taught me everything
I know about cooking.

725
00:33:04,026 --> 00:33:06,417
We used to barbecue
every weekend.

726
00:33:06,511 --> 00:33:09,754
Memphis ribs, roasted corn.

727
00:33:09,847 --> 00:33:10,755
When I was seven,
he convinced me to enter

728
00:33:10,848 --> 00:33:12,515
My first cooking competition.

729
00:33:12,609 --> 00:33:15,109
- What did you make?

730
00:33:15,262 --> 00:33:18,930
- Grandpa told me I could
only use what was in the pantry

731
00:33:18,948 --> 00:33:22,208
Or out in the garden,
so I invented a barbecue sauce

732
00:33:22,435 --> 00:33:25,211
Using a bottle of dr. Pepper,
ketchup,

733
00:33:25,438 --> 00:33:26,788
And a hot chili I found
in the yard.

734
00:33:26,882 --> 00:33:28,048
[both chuckle]

735
00:33:28,199 --> 00:33:29,174
I won first prize, though.

736
00:33:30,886 --> 00:33:33,294
<i> [sentimental music]</i>

737
00:33:33,446 --> 00:33:35,797
- Then I feel honored
to turn you into him.

738
00:33:35,891 --> 00:33:40,134
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

739
00:33:40,228 --> 00:33:41,469
- That's him.

740
00:33:41,563 --> 00:33:43,121
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

741
00:33:43,139 --> 00:33:44,789
That's me.

742
00:33:44,808 --> 00:33:47,308
Emily, this is amazing.
You did it.

743
00:33:47,460 --> 00:33:49,552
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

744
00:33:49,646 --> 00:33:50,645
I really miss him.

745
00:33:50,797 --> 00:33:52,647
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

746
00:33:52,741 --> 00:33:53,648
- I can tell.

747
00:33:53,800 --> 00:33:55,558
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

748
00:33:55,577 --> 00:33:58,486
- Wardrobe time.

749
00:33:58,638 --> 00:33:59,913
Whoo-hoo.

750
00:34:00,064 --> 00:34:01,397
- Here you go. Okay.

751
00:34:01,416 --> 00:34:04,158
Oh, emily, look what
I picked out for you.

752
00:34:04,311 --> 00:34:05,568
- Really?

753
00:34:05,587 --> 00:34:07,903
- Oh, well.
The ears may be redundant.

754
00:34:07,923 --> 00:34:09,405
It's your call, sweetie.

755
00:34:09,424 --> 00:34:11,740
And oh, yeah, ben,

756
00:34:11,760 --> 00:34:14,836
How do you feel about
being a green velvety santa?

757
00:34:14,988 --> 00:34:17,672
<i> [dramatic festive music]</i>

758
00:34:17,766 --> 00:34:24,604
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

759
00:34:38,027 --> 00:34:40,862
[children screaming]

760
00:34:41,014 --> 00:34:47,794
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

761
00:34:50,023 --> 00:34:51,539
[children laughing]

762
00:34:51,633 --> 00:34:52,948
- They're gonna help you

763
00:34:52,968 --> 00:34:56,803
With your first
practical assignment.

764
00:34:57,030 --> 00:34:59,380
Kids, I want you to meet
mrs. Claus, santa,

765
00:34:59,474 --> 00:35:01,048
And all their helpers.

766
00:35:01,201 --> 00:35:04,218
[all screaming and cheering]

767
00:35:04,371 --> 00:35:05,461
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

768
00:35:05,480 --> 00:35:08,148
- [laughs]
this is so much fun.

769
00:35:08,299 --> 00:35:10,541
- Oh, my goodness.
Can you do it?

770
00:35:10,635 --> 00:35:13,544
- Oh, here you go. You.
- Yay!

771
00:35:13,563 --> 00:35:15,062
- I just don't like it.

772
00:35:15,215 --> 00:35:19,159
No, try this again.
'cause I don't like it.

773
00:35:19,310 --> 00:35:23,054
- Lady, is there
something wrong with you?

774
00:35:23,072 --> 00:35:25,740
- Three piggies lived very
happily in this big house.

775
00:35:25,892 --> 00:35:27,167
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

776
00:35:27,318 --> 00:35:29,394
- Our dog might bark
when you come over, santa.

777
00:35:29,487 --> 00:35:31,078
Don't worry.
He's super friendly.

778
00:35:31,173 --> 00:35:32,321
- That's okay.

779
00:35:32,415 --> 00:35:34,156
I love dogs, jack.

780
00:35:34,176 --> 00:35:38,252
I'll leave the presents under
the christmas tree as usual.

781
00:35:38,405 --> 00:35:40,087
- We don't have
a christmas tree this year.

782
00:35:40,182 --> 00:35:42,240
- Well, why not?

783
00:35:42,333 --> 00:35:44,500
- My dad said they're
not too excited

784
00:35:44,519 --> 00:35:45,743
For christmas this year.

785
00:35:45,836 --> 00:35:47,578
- Well, it sounds like
your folks

786
00:35:47,672 --> 00:35:48,521
Could use some
christmas spirit.

787
00:35:48,748 --> 00:35:49,914
- It's okay.

788
00:35:50,007 --> 00:35:51,191
They're busy
with work and stuff.

789
00:35:51,342 --> 00:35:53,693
Who needs a christmas tree
anyway?

790
00:35:53,920 --> 00:35:56,345
- We all do.

791
00:35:56,364 --> 00:35:57,864
Hey, I got an idea. Come here.

792
00:36:01,018 --> 00:36:02,443
Which one do you like?

793
00:36:02,537 --> 00:36:04,595
- They're all pretty,
but the big one is the best.

794
00:36:04,689 --> 00:36:06,614
- Yeah.
And you deserve the best.

795
00:36:06,766 --> 00:36:09,100
- But it's your christmas tree.

796
00:36:09,118 --> 00:36:11,860
- Well, we have three,
and you have none.

797
00:36:11,955 --> 00:36:14,455
And they all belong to that
nice lady right over there.

798
00:36:14,549 --> 00:36:17,792
- Which one, the scary troll
or the beautiful grandmother?

799
00:36:17,886 --> 00:36:19,277
[both chuckle]

800
00:36:19,295 --> 00:36:21,295
- Well, the beautiful
grandmother, of course.

801
00:36:21,448 --> 00:36:24,057
Hey, belle, can we get
that tree delivered

802
00:36:24,284 --> 00:36:25,783
Over to jack's house
in time for christmas?

803
00:36:25,802 --> 00:36:27,452
- Whatever you say, santa.

804
00:36:27,470 --> 00:36:31,456
- Awesome.
I love you, santa.

805
00:36:31,474 --> 00:36:32,790
- He's got a big heart.

806
00:36:32,809 --> 00:36:34,625
- Yeah.

807
00:36:34,644 --> 00:36:36,385
You know, people think
that christmas

808
00:36:36,479 --> 00:36:38,963
Is all about gifts and parties.

809
00:36:39,056 --> 00:36:43,468
It's really about
the joy you give.

810
00:36:43,561 --> 00:36:46,246
And aiden's very good at that.

811
00:36:46,397 --> 00:36:49,732
<i> [heartwarming music]</i>

812
00:36:49,826 --> 00:36:51,826
He's really good at that.

813
00:36:51,920 --> 00:36:58,758
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

814
00:37:04,766 --> 00:37:05,840
[bell jingling]

815
00:37:05,992 --> 00:37:07,825
- Great job, people.

816
00:37:07,918 --> 00:37:09,435
Well, santa calisthenics
are next.

817
00:37:09,662 --> 00:37:12,013
Come on! Break's over!
Let's move!

818
00:37:12,165 --> 00:37:16,183
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

819
00:37:16,336 --> 00:37:18,278
- [yelps]

820
00:37:18,429 --> 00:37:20,021
Hey, help.

821
00:37:20,173 --> 00:37:21,281
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

822
00:37:21,508 --> 00:37:23,783
- Ugh.

823
00:37:23,934 --> 00:37:27,178
Every year these new toys
get more complicated.

824
00:37:27,271 --> 00:37:29,196
I need a phd
just to repair them.

825
00:37:29,291 --> 00:37:32,941
- [laughs] sorry.

826
00:37:33,036 --> 00:37:34,535
- How's your day going?

827
00:37:34,687 --> 00:37:38,113
- Well, aiden took
your masterclass to heart.

828
00:37:38,133 --> 00:37:41,208
- Ah. And emily?

829
00:37:41,361 --> 00:37:43,694
- Emily has more potential than
anybody else in that group.

830
00:37:43,788 --> 00:37:46,121
She just doesn't know it yet.

831
00:37:46,141 --> 00:37:48,716
- Well, I'm glad you squeezed
in these extra la dates.

832
00:37:48,868 --> 00:37:50,125
- Me too.

833
00:37:50,219 --> 00:37:51,702
I'll drink to that.

834
00:37:51,721 --> 00:37:54,372
- Mm.
- Mm.

835
00:37:54,390 --> 00:37:56,983
There was this little boy
today, jack.

836
00:37:57,134 --> 00:37:59,819
Just about broke my heart.

837
00:37:59,970 --> 00:38:02,488
- Well, not everybody
in this city

838
00:38:02,640 --> 00:38:04,215
Is feeling like christmas.

839
00:38:04,233 --> 00:38:07,660
- I know, I know that people
are working so hard,

840
00:38:07,812 --> 00:38:10,221
They're kind of forgetting
about the spirit of the season.

841
00:38:10,314 --> 00:38:13,315
It's just--it breaks my heart.

842
00:38:13,335 --> 00:38:15,726
- Well, they're lucky
to have you,

843
00:38:15,745 --> 00:38:17,486
But not as lucky as I am.

844
00:38:17,505 --> 00:38:19,839
- Oh, thank you.

845
00:38:21,992 --> 00:38:25,086
I have an idea.
- Hmm?

846
00:38:25,238 --> 00:38:27,588
- So...

847
00:38:27,740 --> 00:38:29,164
<i> [up-tempo festive music</i>
<i> playing]</i>

848
00:38:29,184 --> 00:38:31,075
May I have this dance?

849
00:38:31,168 --> 00:38:33,928
- Well, I thought
you'd never ask.

850
00:38:34,022 --> 00:38:38,173
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

851
00:38:38,193 --> 00:38:40,768
- Oh, that's so nice.

852
00:38:40,920 --> 00:38:41,694
- Whoops. You're leading again.

853
00:38:41,846 --> 00:38:43,846
- Yeah, I can't help that.

854
00:38:43,865 --> 00:38:45,756
- Yeah, well,
you'd think I'd know by now.

855
00:38:45,850 --> 00:38:47,274
- Yeah. You'd think.
- Oh.

856
00:38:47,427 --> 00:38:50,018
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

857
00:38:50,038 --> 00:38:52,872
- Oh.

858
00:38:53,023 --> 00:38:54,281
It's my kind of dance.

859
00:38:54,434 --> 00:38:55,449
- Mm.

860
00:38:55,602 --> 00:39:02,382
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

861
00:39:07,463 --> 00:39:08,779
- Oh, hey.

862
00:39:08,798 --> 00:39:09,964
Still here?

863
00:39:10,116 --> 00:39:11,057
- Yeah.

864
00:39:11,208 --> 00:39:12,633
- Everybody's gone home.

865
00:39:12,785 --> 00:39:14,135
- I'm working on
the mancini event.

866
00:39:14,287 --> 00:39:16,787
This place is a treasure trove.

867
00:39:16,881 --> 00:39:19,047
I'm having a million ideas.

868
00:39:19,142 --> 00:39:22,068
- Yeah, and belle said she had
some obscure eggnog recipe

869
00:39:22,219 --> 00:39:23,886
I wanted to check out.

870
00:39:23,980 --> 00:39:28,056
- Hey, look what I found.

871
00:39:28,076 --> 00:39:29,909
I've had snow on the brain
since we did

872
00:39:30,060 --> 00:39:31,652
That class with chris.

873
00:39:31,804 --> 00:39:35,415
Then I stumbled across this
like it was waiting for me.

874
00:39:35,642 --> 00:39:39,160
The last time it snowed
in la was 1949.

875
00:39:39,312 --> 00:39:41,069
"after three days of snowfall

876
00:39:41,089 --> 00:39:42,663
"and record-breaking
cold temperatures,

877
00:39:42,757 --> 00:39:45,925
"parts of los angeles reported
over a foot of snow.

878
00:39:46,076 --> 00:39:47,485
"the rose bowl in pasadena was
turned into what looked like

879
00:39:47,503 --> 00:39:50,913
A giant dish
full of whipped cream."

880
00:39:50,932 --> 00:39:52,915
[both laugh]
- whipped cream.

881
00:39:52,934 --> 00:39:54,175
Yeah.

882
00:39:54,269 --> 00:39:56,102
Can you imagine that?

883
00:39:56,253 --> 00:39:58,587
- Like something
out of a fairy tale.

884
00:39:58,606 --> 00:40:01,015
- That is exactly
what the world needs.

885
00:40:01,109 --> 00:40:02,442
More fairy tales.

886
00:40:02,669 --> 00:40:05,260
- You made a fairy tale
come true for jack today.

887
00:40:05,280 --> 00:40:07,596
I was impressed.

888
00:40:07,615 --> 00:40:10,841
- Thanks.
- Sorry.

889
00:40:10,860 --> 00:40:12,785
- Wait, did you have dinner?

890
00:40:13,012 --> 00:40:14,361
- I'll get a grilled cheese
on the way home.

891
00:40:14,514 --> 00:40:18,199
<i> [soft romantic music]</i>

892
00:40:18,293 --> 00:40:20,108
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

893
00:40:20,128 --> 00:40:22,520
- Oh, there it is.

894
00:40:22,538 --> 00:40:25,022
♪ jingle all the way ♪

895
00:40:25,041 --> 00:40:27,449
♪ oh, what fun ♪

896
00:40:27,469 --> 00:40:29,302
Okay, let's see what we have.

897
00:40:29,529 --> 00:40:33,197
We have milk, we have eggs,
we have goat cheese.

898
00:40:33,290 --> 00:40:34,807
- A piece of toast
would be fine.

899
00:40:34,959 --> 00:40:36,884
- A piece of toast?

900
00:40:37,036 --> 00:40:39,812
I'm a chef from le cordon bleu.

901
00:40:39,964 --> 00:40:41,889
- Why are you being
so nice to me?

902
00:40:41,983 --> 00:40:43,316
- Not being nice.

903
00:40:43,467 --> 00:40:45,543
I just, you know,
I kind of feel bad

904
00:40:45,561 --> 00:40:47,987
'cause jack called you a troll
and I thought,

905
00:40:48,138 --> 00:40:50,047
"hey, she at least
deserves a nice meal, huh?"

906
00:40:50,066 --> 00:40:51,157
- How about we make a salad?

907
00:40:51,308 --> 00:40:53,809
- Whoa, whoa, whoa,
ms. Strauss.

908
00:40:53,828 --> 00:40:54,885
This is my domain, okay?

909
00:40:54,904 --> 00:40:57,312
Chef's table.
- Sorry.

910
00:40:57,332 --> 00:40:59,907
Living alone, I'm used
to making all the decisions.

911
00:41:00,001 --> 00:41:01,483
- Okay, why don't we have you
sit over here?

912
00:41:01,577 --> 00:41:03,394
Let me do my thing.

913
00:41:03,412 --> 00:41:04,245
Event planner takes
the night off, okay?

914
00:41:04,339 --> 00:41:05,746
- Okay. Okay.

915
00:41:05,898 --> 00:41:07,414
- Let somebody give you
something for a change.

916
00:41:07,567 --> 00:41:09,157
- I'm not used to that.

917
00:41:09,177 --> 00:41:11,511
- I can tell.

918
00:41:11,662 --> 00:41:14,755
Okay, so what do you crave

919
00:41:14,907 --> 00:41:17,424
After a long day
in green tights?

920
00:41:17,577 --> 00:41:19,260
- Something simple.

921
00:41:19,354 --> 00:41:21,579
Comfort food.

922
00:41:21,597 --> 00:41:24,840
- Okay, how about we do
a late night

923
00:41:24,934 --> 00:41:29,362
Goat cheese omelet with extra
crisp bacon, some dill?

924
00:41:29,589 --> 00:41:33,424
And on the side, we will do
hash brown potatoes

925
00:41:33,517 --> 00:41:35,851
With an anaheim chili pepper.

926
00:41:35,945 --> 00:41:37,036
- Sounds heavenly.

927
00:41:37,187 --> 00:41:39,205
- Oh, it's gonna be.

928
00:41:39,356 --> 00:41:43,876
First step, juggle.

929
00:41:44,028 --> 00:41:45,861
- Le cordon bleu, huh?

930
00:41:45,955 --> 00:41:48,105
- All right, smart aleck.

931
00:41:48,198 --> 00:41:49,623
Why don't you be my sous chef?

932
00:41:49,717 --> 00:41:51,292
- I'd be honored.

933
00:41:51,386 --> 00:41:52,777
- I'll get you a bowl.

934
00:41:52,870 --> 00:41:53,961
Have you ever whisked before?

935
00:41:54,113 --> 00:41:56,947
- Uh, no.

936
00:41:56,966 --> 00:41:58,540
- You need a whisk.
- Okay.

937
00:41:58,634 --> 00:42:00,542
- ♪ jingle bells ♪

938
00:42:00,636 --> 00:42:02,210
♪ jingle all the way ♪

939
00:42:02,230 --> 00:42:05,973
- So I've heard of the
vegan chef and the naked chef,

940
00:42:06,125 --> 00:42:08,642
But not the singing chef.

941
00:42:08,795 --> 00:42:10,477
- Just doing what I love.

942
00:42:10,630 --> 00:42:13,388
♪ jingle bells, jingle bells ♪

943
00:42:13,482 --> 00:42:15,724
♪ jingle all the way ♪

944
00:42:15,743 --> 00:42:17,484
Hey, like this.

945
00:42:17,637 --> 00:42:18,744
- Do I sing while I...?
- Yeah.

946
00:42:18,896 --> 00:42:20,395
- Okay.
Both: ♪ jingle bells ♪

947
00:42:20,415 --> 00:42:22,898
- It really does--
- ♪ jingle all the way ♪

948
00:42:22,917 --> 00:42:23,916
Wait, I'll bounce
while I do it.

949
00:42:24,068 --> 00:42:25,567
- Yeah, yeah, yeah.

950
00:42:25,661 --> 00:42:28,145
<i> - ♪ jingle all the way ♪</i>

951
00:42:28,238 --> 00:42:30,405
<i> ♪ oh, what fun it is to ride ♪</i>

952
00:42:30,425 --> 00:42:36,503
<i> ♪ in a one-horse open sleigh ♪</i>

953
00:42:36,598 --> 00:42:38,097
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

954
00:42:44,180 --> 00:42:46,330
- All right, class.

955
00:42:46,423 --> 00:42:48,274
It's important that everybody

956
00:42:48,425 --> 00:42:51,018
Warm up before your shift,
okay?

957
00:42:51,170 --> 00:42:52,778
Staying in character
and costume

958
00:42:52,930 --> 00:42:54,596
Can be very hard
on your bodies.

959
00:42:54,616 --> 00:42:56,282
So here we go. Up.

960
00:42:58,453 --> 00:43:00,453
- I see you've removed
all the velvet ropes

961
00:43:00,604 --> 00:43:02,012
From the master plan.

962
00:43:02,031 --> 00:43:04,624
- I think they're sending
the wrong idea, sir.

963
00:43:04,775 --> 00:43:07,126
- The party is for vips.

964
00:43:07,277 --> 00:43:10,020
<i> I don't want random shoppers</i>
<i> just wandering in.</i>

965
00:43:10,039 --> 00:43:11,689
How's your santa search coming?

966
00:43:11,707 --> 00:43:13,633
<i> - I'm getting closer.</i>

967
00:43:13,784 --> 00:43:15,860
Have you had a chance
to look at the sketches

968
00:43:15,878 --> 00:43:18,787
I sent over for the new
victorian table settings?

969
00:43:18,806 --> 00:43:20,047
- [whispering]
hurry up. Patty's coming.

970
00:43:20,199 --> 00:43:21,974
- The victorian is
for musty old ladies.

971
00:43:22,126 --> 00:43:24,368
I wanna see more pizazz.

972
00:43:24,461 --> 00:43:25,961
- But it's such
an elegant event.

973
00:43:25,980 --> 00:43:27,462
You've got
a hundred people coming

974
00:43:27,556 --> 00:43:29,798
At $1,000 per plate for dinner.

975
00:43:29,817 --> 00:43:32,652
Let's give them something
they've never seen before.

976
00:43:32,879 --> 00:43:36,638
Um, mr. Mancini, I am about
to go into a meeting

977
00:43:36,732 --> 00:43:37,398
About your dream santa.

978
00:43:37,492 --> 00:43:39,066
Let me call you back.

979
00:43:39,160 --> 00:43:40,976
- I'm so sorry.
I couldn't help overhearing.

980
00:43:40,995 --> 00:43:42,736
He's spending $1,000 a plate?

981
00:43:42,830 --> 00:43:44,071
That's insane.

982
00:43:44,223 --> 00:43:45,055
I could feed a couple
of thousand people

983
00:43:45,074 --> 00:43:46,832
For that price.

984
00:43:46,984 --> 00:43:50,670
- It's all about impressing his
clients and business partners.

985
00:43:50,821 --> 00:43:54,248
Aiden, have you ever
done any catering?

986
00:43:54,400 --> 00:43:56,008
- I mean, when I got
outta culinary school,

987
00:43:56,235 --> 00:43:59,178
I was a banquet director
at the surfside.

988
00:43:59,329 --> 00:44:00,404
- You might be able
to help me with something.

989
00:44:00,497 --> 00:44:02,072
- All right.
We're headed to lunch now.

990
00:44:02,091 --> 00:44:04,332
No stragglers,
you're gonna need your carbs.

991
00:44:04,352 --> 00:44:06,018
We have a big afternoon
planned.

992
00:44:12,176 --> 00:44:14,418
- Belle, do you have a minute?

993
00:44:14,437 --> 00:44:15,528
- Sure.

994
00:44:15,679 --> 00:44:17,271
- I would like to
ask your advice

995
00:44:17,423 --> 00:44:18,847
For the mancini village party.

996
00:44:18,941 --> 00:44:20,607
- Oh, let me see it.

997
00:44:20,760 --> 00:44:22,927
- Okay.

998
00:44:22,945 --> 00:44:25,262
The guests will enter
through an allée

999
00:44:25,281 --> 00:44:27,431
Of 15-foot-tall candy canes

1000
00:44:27,524 --> 00:44:29,266
And continue through a forest

1001
00:44:29,359 --> 00:44:30,876
Of animatronic
christmas scenes.

1002
00:44:32,547 --> 00:44:34,104
What's wrong?

1003
00:44:34,198 --> 00:44:37,958
- Boy, that's a lot of glitz.

1004
00:44:38,110 --> 00:44:40,202
All that glitters is, you know?

1005
00:44:40,221 --> 00:44:42,555
- Go big or go home.
That's mancini's mantra.

1006
00:44:42,706 --> 00:44:46,851
- Oh, well, I say go home.

1007
00:44:48,120 --> 00:44:50,062
- You don't like it?
- No.

1008
00:44:52,141 --> 00:44:54,382
Where's the heart?

1009
00:44:54,402 --> 00:44:55,884
- Do you have any idea
what this job

1010
00:44:55,978 --> 00:44:57,236
Could mean for my career?

1011
00:44:57,387 --> 00:45:01,240
- Emily, you are
so much better than this.

1012
00:45:01,391 --> 00:45:03,409
What have you learned here
at bootcamp?

1013
00:45:03,560 --> 00:45:07,062
If you think that
that passes for holiday cheer,

1014
00:45:07,156 --> 00:45:09,306
Then you're gonna have to work
a lot harder than this,

1015
00:45:09,399 --> 00:45:12,084
Because this does not cut it.

1016
00:45:12,311 --> 00:45:15,254
Otherwise, you might as well
just go home.

1017
00:45:18,667 --> 00:45:21,835
<i> [delicate festive music]</i>

1018
00:45:21,929 --> 00:45:24,505
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1019
00:45:24,599 --> 00:45:27,582
- The worst words for any
parent on christmas morning?

1020
00:45:27,602 --> 00:45:30,661
Batteries not included.
[laughter]

1021
00:45:30,679 --> 00:45:35,182
Every year, there's a new
must-have christmas toy.

1022
00:45:35,334 --> 00:45:37,684
But at the end of the day,
the ones that last

1023
00:45:37,779 --> 00:45:40,112
Are the classics.

1024
00:45:40,264 --> 00:45:41,781
The christmas toys
that won't end up

1025
00:45:41,932 --> 00:45:44,116
In the dustbin of history.

1026
00:45:44,343 --> 00:45:48,454
And nothing says classic
like a nutcracker.

1027
00:45:48,605 --> 00:45:50,697
So let's see
how you are all doing.

1028
00:45:50,792 --> 00:45:52,958
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1029
00:45:53,110 --> 00:45:55,961
- I think you have
that on upside down.

1030
00:45:56,113 --> 00:46:01,300
- I've been thinking
maybe the client is wrong.

1031
00:46:01,451 --> 00:46:04,619
Do I really wanna focus all
my energy on a hundred people

1032
00:46:04,639 --> 00:46:07,548
Or is there an opportunity
to do something bigger?

1033
00:46:07,700 --> 00:46:08,790
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1034
00:46:08,884 --> 00:46:09,624
- What do you mean?

1035
00:46:09,718 --> 00:46:11,035
- I don't know yet.

1036
00:46:11,128 --> 00:46:13,720
I'm just playing
around with some ideas.

1037
00:46:13,873 --> 00:46:19,543
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1038
00:46:19,562 --> 00:46:21,946
- Students,
hold up your nutcrackers.

1039
00:46:25,309 --> 00:46:27,493
You'll get the hang of it.

1040
00:46:27,720 --> 00:46:29,903
But in the meantime,
I need you all to get ready

1041
00:46:30,056 --> 00:46:32,314
For our first field trip.

1042
00:46:32,333 --> 00:46:36,001
You are about to put your
new toy skills to good use.

1043
00:46:36,228 --> 00:46:38,337
- Where are we going?
- You'll see.

1044
00:46:38,564 --> 00:46:41,248
Now, belle is waiting
for us at wardrobe,

1045
00:46:41,400 --> 00:46:44,343
And she has curated
an outfit for each of you

1046
00:46:44,494 --> 00:46:46,011
Based on your skill level.

1047
00:46:48,683 --> 00:46:51,592
<i> [soft festive music]</i>

1048
00:46:51,744 --> 00:46:58,524
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1049
00:46:59,602 --> 00:47:02,010
- Uh, I can't find anything.

1050
00:47:02,029 --> 00:47:03,678
- It's there. Just look.

1051
00:47:03,772 --> 00:47:06,590
- [gasps] found it.

1052
00:47:06,609 --> 00:47:08,850
- No, no, no, no, no, no.

1053
00:47:08,944 --> 00:47:10,352
- But my name is on it.

1054
00:47:10,371 --> 00:47:12,354
- I know, I know.
I know, but you know what?

1055
00:47:12,373 --> 00:47:13,764
I'm so sorry.

1056
00:47:13,782 --> 00:47:17,877
Somebody made a mistake and,
you know,

1057
00:47:18,028 --> 00:47:20,120
You're not ready for this.

1058
00:47:20,272 --> 00:47:23,365
- Belle, no, I am ready. I--

1059
00:47:23,384 --> 00:47:27,219
- Emily, let me find
something for you.

1060
00:47:27,371 --> 00:47:28,295
And something--you know,

1061
00:47:28,447 --> 00:47:29,963
There's beautiful things
in here.

1062
00:47:30,116 --> 00:47:33,225
I will find something
that will knock you silly.

1063
00:47:33,377 --> 00:47:36,453
- Look, I'll be
an amazing mrs. Claus.

1064
00:47:36,472 --> 00:47:38,122
I've got what it takes.
Just gimme a chance.

1065
00:47:38,140 --> 00:47:40,048
I won't disappoint you.

1066
00:47:40,067 --> 00:47:41,959
- Belle, we need
to get her into makeup.

1067
00:47:42,052 --> 00:47:43,551
- You know, I just know
that there is

1068
00:47:43,571 --> 00:47:45,646
A grinch suit here somewhere.

1069
00:47:45,798 --> 00:47:47,072
- I don't wanna be a grinch.

1070
00:47:47,224 --> 00:47:48,741
- The bus is waiting.

1071
00:47:48,968 --> 00:47:50,058
- Oh.

1072
00:47:50,077 --> 00:47:51,652
Yeah.
- Yeah.

1073
00:47:51,804 --> 00:47:52,819
- Okay.

1074
00:47:52,914 --> 00:47:59,752
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1075
00:48:00,479 --> 00:48:01,995
- Mm. Mm.

1076
00:48:02,089 --> 00:48:06,483
Don't let this come back
with a speck of dirt on it.

1077
00:48:06,502 --> 00:48:07,501
Mm.

1078
00:48:07,595 --> 00:48:09,670
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1079
00:48:09,822 --> 00:48:11,505
Mm. Mm.

1080
00:48:11,657 --> 00:48:14,992
- I'll be super careful.
I promise.

1081
00:48:15,010 --> 00:48:16,510
Thank you, belle.
- Mm-hmm.

1082
00:48:16,662 --> 00:48:18,938
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1083
00:48:19,089 --> 00:48:20,922
- Belle, what was that
all about?

1084
00:48:20,942 --> 00:48:23,183
You put her name
on that costume days ago.

1085
00:48:23,335 --> 00:48:26,853
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1086
00:48:27,006 --> 00:48:29,615
[whispering indistinctly]

1087
00:48:32,027 --> 00:48:35,287
- If emily isn't here
in 30 seconds, you leave.

1088
00:48:35,514 --> 00:48:36,604
- No, no, no,
I'll go look for her.

1089
00:48:36,624 --> 00:48:37,605
'cause I know she
doesn't wanna miss this.

1090
00:48:37,625 --> 00:48:40,867
<i> [heartwarming music]</i>

1091
00:48:41,020 --> 00:48:47,800
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1092
00:49:02,483 --> 00:49:04,725
- Transformation.

1093
00:49:04,877 --> 00:49:08,395
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1094
00:49:08,547 --> 00:49:09,488
- You forgot your gloves.

1095
00:49:11,550 --> 00:49:13,325
Well, get on the bus, missy.

1096
00:49:13,477 --> 00:49:14,718
This group is late.

1097
00:49:14,811 --> 00:49:16,662
It's late because of you.
Get up there.

1098
00:49:16,889 --> 00:49:17,997
Come on.

1099
00:49:18,148 --> 00:49:19,072
No stains.

1100
00:49:19,225 --> 00:49:26,005
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1101
00:49:28,067 --> 00:49:29,416
[horn honks]

1102
00:49:29,510 --> 00:49:36,348
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1103
00:49:42,915 --> 00:49:44,915
So we're closing off
the east end of the mall

1104
00:49:44,933 --> 00:49:47,100
For a santa's village
and a live band.

1105
00:49:47,253 --> 00:49:49,436
And there'll be
a professional photo booth.

1106
00:49:49,588 --> 00:49:51,864
- It's gonna be some party.

1107
00:49:52,015 --> 00:49:54,182
- Okay. Assignments.

1108
00:49:54,201 --> 00:49:55,683
Aiden, you're at
the front door.

1109
00:49:55,703 --> 00:49:58,111
Ben and gino, you're gonna
be in aisle nine and ten.

1110
00:49:58,264 --> 00:49:59,946
Caroline, I need you
to shadow the store manager.

1111
00:50:00,099 --> 00:50:00,931
Emily, you're
gonna be floating.

1112
00:50:01,024 --> 00:50:02,357
Everybody else, come with me.

1113
00:50:02,376 --> 00:50:03,617
It's showtime.

1114
00:50:03,769 --> 00:50:06,620
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1115
00:50:06,772 --> 00:50:09,381
Oh, come on, you guys.
You're gonna be fine.

1116
00:50:09,608 --> 00:50:11,866
I remember my first
field assignment.

1117
00:50:11,960 --> 00:50:14,702
You just have to let the spirit
of christmas guide you.

1118
00:50:14,722 --> 00:50:17,556
Come on. Santa bootcamp.
Come on, team.

1119
00:50:17,707 --> 00:50:19,132
All: Santa bootcamp.

1120
00:50:19,226 --> 00:50:22,135
<i> [cheery music]</i>

1121
00:50:22,288 --> 00:50:29,026
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1122
00:50:53,819 --> 00:50:55,669
- Oh, you better come see this.

1123
00:50:55,821 --> 00:50:56,670
- Oh, here, you guys,
take this.

1124
00:50:56,822 --> 00:50:57,821
I'll be right back, okay?

1125
00:50:57,840 --> 00:50:59,840
Oh, what's going on? What?

1126
00:50:59,934 --> 00:51:06,772
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1127
00:51:12,171 --> 00:51:14,113
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1128
00:51:27,186 --> 00:51:33,966
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1129
00:51:47,706 --> 00:51:49,481
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1130
00:51:56,215 --> 00:51:57,322
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1131
00:52:10,396 --> 00:52:11,837
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1132
00:52:24,743 --> 00:52:28,312
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1133
00:52:46,765 --> 00:52:47,664
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1134
00:52:54,048 --> 00:53:00,719
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1135
00:53:35,071 --> 00:53:37,831
<i> [heartwarming music]</i>

1136
00:53:37,925 --> 00:53:41,551
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1137
00:53:45,324 --> 00:53:52,104
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1138
00:53:59,838 --> 00:54:02,597
- [speaking indistinctly]

1139
00:54:02,616 --> 00:54:05,525
<i> [gentle music]</i>

1140
00:54:05,677 --> 00:54:07,953
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1141
00:54:08,104 --> 00:54:09,604
Let me call you back.

1142
00:54:09,623 --> 00:54:10,847
- Personal call?

1143
00:54:10,940 --> 00:54:12,940
You're gonna get busted,
young man.

1144
00:54:13,035 --> 00:54:13,867
- Belle is not here.

1145
00:54:14,019 --> 00:54:15,535
- Patty is.

1146
00:54:15,687 --> 00:54:17,296
[whispering]
she's an informant.

1147
00:54:17,523 --> 00:54:18,355
- I had to take it,
it was actually

1148
00:54:18,373 --> 00:54:19,856
Some really exciting news.

1149
00:54:19,875 --> 00:54:22,025
- What's up?

1150
00:54:22,044 --> 00:54:23,468
- Buddy of mine
from culinary school

1151
00:54:23,695 --> 00:54:24,952
Owns a two-star
michelin restaurant.

1152
00:54:24,972 --> 00:54:26,471
They need a new
chef de cuisine,

1153
00:54:26,623 --> 00:54:28,974
And he recommended me.

1154
00:54:29,125 --> 00:54:31,051
- Aiden, that's amazing.

1155
00:54:31,203 --> 00:54:32,144
- This is the kind of place

1156
00:54:32,295 --> 00:54:33,294
I've always dreamed
of working at.

1157
00:54:33,388 --> 00:54:35,872
- Well, what did you say?

1158
00:54:35,965 --> 00:54:37,707
- I said I had to think
about it.

1159
00:54:37,801 --> 00:54:39,801
- What's there to think about?

1160
00:54:39,895 --> 00:54:44,047
- Well, it's complicated.

1161
00:54:44,066 --> 00:54:45,549
[bell jingling]

1162
00:54:45,567 --> 00:54:47,492
- Santa's bus is headed back
to the north pole.

1163
00:54:47,644 --> 00:54:49,235
All aboard. Come on.

1164
00:54:49,388 --> 00:54:51,221
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1165
00:54:51,239 --> 00:54:53,740
Come on. Let's go. Let's go.

1166
00:54:53,834 --> 00:54:58,728
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1167
00:54:58,747 --> 00:55:00,730
- Belle, you need a driver.

1168
00:55:00,824 --> 00:55:03,083
- I'll put it on my wish list.

1169
00:55:03,177 --> 00:55:06,845
And speaking of wish lists,
I heard about charlotte.

1170
00:55:06,996 --> 00:55:08,663
- How did you know?

1171
00:55:08,682 --> 00:55:11,183
- Oh, I know everything.

1172
00:55:11,410 --> 00:55:13,426
How'd you learn
to sign like that?

1173
00:55:13,579 --> 00:55:14,686
- My mom.

1174
00:55:14,913 --> 00:55:16,355
I've been doing it
since I was a kid.

1175
00:55:16,582 --> 00:55:19,599
- Well, you were very good
with that little girl.

1176
00:55:19,693 --> 00:55:22,009
- Oh, thanks.

1177
00:55:22,029 --> 00:55:24,196
You mean I finally
did something right?

1178
00:55:24,423 --> 00:55:26,423
- Oh, come on, please.
No big heads.

1179
00:55:26,441 --> 00:55:29,684
Like you just discovered
a new planet or something.

1180
00:55:29,703 --> 00:55:31,778
And just get that dress
back into wardrobe

1181
00:55:31,930 --> 00:55:33,780
Before you spill something
on it.

1182
00:55:33,932 --> 00:55:40,670
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1183
00:55:42,549 --> 00:55:44,457
- Headed home?

1184
00:55:44,610 --> 00:55:47,110
- Oh, actually, I'm headed
to get a christmas tree.

1185
00:55:47,203 --> 00:55:48,720
I wasn't gonna
get one this year,

1186
00:55:48,872 --> 00:55:50,222
But after the last
couple days...

1187
00:55:50,449 --> 00:55:53,875
- Have you ever been
to the trainyards downtown?

1188
00:55:53,969 --> 00:55:55,710
Best trees in the city.

1189
00:55:55,729 --> 00:55:57,044
They auction them.

1190
00:55:57,064 --> 00:55:59,956
It's kind of magical
with the lights and all.

1191
00:55:59,975 --> 00:56:01,641
- Never been to an auction.

1192
00:56:01,793 --> 00:56:03,810
Maybe you can
show me the ropes.

1193
00:56:03,904 --> 00:56:05,386
- I'd love to.

1194
00:56:05,406 --> 00:56:08,465
But I have a call
with mancini at 8:00.

1195
00:56:08,483 --> 00:56:10,800
- Come on.
We worked our butts off today.

1196
00:56:10,894 --> 00:56:12,727
It's time to play
a little hooky.

1197
00:56:12,821 --> 00:56:14,371
- It does sound fun.

1198
00:56:16,583 --> 00:56:19,809
Okay, but I have to be back
to my office by 8:00.

1199
00:56:19,828 --> 00:56:21,586
- All right.

1200
00:56:21,738 --> 00:56:23,255
Your chariot awaits.

1201
00:56:26,001 --> 00:56:27,909
- What's all this?

1202
00:56:27,928 --> 00:56:31,746
- Oh, just working
on a special menu.

1203
00:56:31,840 --> 00:56:33,006
- For your new job?

1204
00:56:33,100 --> 00:56:34,507
- Oh, no, no.

1205
00:56:34,601 --> 00:56:35,917
That is not a done deal.

1206
00:56:35,936 --> 00:56:37,752
I still have to do
a formal interview.

1207
00:56:37,846 --> 00:56:39,162
Cook for the owners.

1208
00:56:39,255 --> 00:56:40,939
- I'm sure you'll slay them.

1209
00:56:41,166 --> 00:56:42,999
- Thank you for the
vote of confidence.

1210
00:56:43,018 --> 00:56:45,426
No, it's, uh,
it's for my own place.

1211
00:56:45,520 --> 00:56:47,520
If I ever get the guts.

1212
00:56:47,614 --> 00:56:49,172
- Your own restaurant?

1213
00:56:49,191 --> 00:56:50,690
- Nothing fancy or pretentious.

1214
00:56:50,842 --> 00:56:52,934
I want every dish
to tell a story

1215
00:56:52,953 --> 00:56:55,620
Like the fried chicken
my grandfather made

1216
00:56:55,772 --> 00:56:58,865
In the cast-iron skillet
his grandfather gave him.

1217
00:56:59,017 --> 00:57:00,033
- I like the sound of that.

1218
00:57:00,127 --> 00:57:02,035
[both chuckle]

1219
00:57:02,129 --> 00:57:05,038
<i> [cheery music]</i>

1220
00:57:05,190 --> 00:57:07,615
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1221
00:57:07,634 --> 00:57:09,134
I remember coming here
with my father

1222
00:57:09,285 --> 00:57:10,527
When he was still with us.

1223
00:57:10,620 --> 00:57:13,788
I must have been about four.

1224
00:57:13,807 --> 00:57:16,382
- Well, you must know
all the tricks of the trade.

1225
00:57:16,535 --> 00:57:18,368
- What kind of tree
do you want?

1226
00:57:18,386 --> 00:57:21,128
Pine? Doug fir?

1227
00:57:21,148 --> 00:57:23,890
I like the blue spruce
the best.

1228
00:57:24,042 --> 00:57:25,466
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1229
00:57:25,486 --> 00:57:27,134
- Ooh.

1230
00:57:27,154 --> 00:57:30,155
Should have known you would
have champagne taste.

1231
00:57:30,306 --> 00:57:32,065
I like this one.

1232
00:57:32,159 --> 00:57:34,809
- Douglas fir.

1233
00:57:34,903 --> 00:57:36,236
It's kind of fluffy.

1234
00:57:36,330 --> 00:57:37,645
- I like fluffy.

1235
00:57:37,739 --> 00:57:40,573
Fluffy is christmas.

1236
00:57:40,726 --> 00:57:43,576
- We will find you
the best tree.

1237
00:57:43,729 --> 00:57:45,078
- Okay.

1238
00:57:45,230 --> 00:57:46,579
Cocoa?

1239
00:57:46,732 --> 00:57:47,580
- Okay.

1240
00:57:47,733 --> 00:57:50,324
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1241
00:57:50,344 --> 00:57:51,251
- Two, please.

1242
00:57:51,345 --> 00:57:53,403
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1243
00:57:53,496 --> 00:57:54,328
You're really good at this.

1244
00:57:54,422 --> 00:57:56,406
Belle would be impressed.

1245
00:57:56,424 --> 00:57:58,683
- Belle paid me
a compliment today.

1246
00:57:58,835 --> 00:58:00,426
Patty told her
about the toy shop.

1247
00:58:00,579 --> 00:58:02,912
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1248
00:58:02,931 --> 00:58:04,748
- You were pretty amazing.

1249
00:58:04,766 --> 00:58:06,933
- Thank you.

1250
00:58:07,085 --> 00:58:09,269
Kids speak the unvarnished
truth, don't they?

1251
00:58:09,421 --> 00:58:10,529
- Yeah.

1252
00:58:10,680 --> 00:58:12,088
- I felt so bad
about the mancini party.

1253
00:58:12,181 --> 00:58:14,366
It's like
he's excluding christmas.

1254
00:58:14,593 --> 00:58:16,851
All that time and money
spent on a hundred vips

1255
00:58:16,870 --> 00:58:19,112
Who will never appreciate it.

1256
00:58:19,206 --> 00:58:22,023
- That is what I hated about
my old restaurant job.

1257
00:58:22,117 --> 00:58:24,784
- So your new restaurant won't
be anything like knife's edge?

1258
00:58:24,936 --> 00:58:26,044
- No.

1259
00:58:26,271 --> 00:58:29,196
Who names a restaurant
knife's edge?

1260
00:58:29,216 --> 00:58:33,200
I just--I want a simple place
that serves comfort food.

1261
00:58:33,295 --> 00:58:35,111
- Down home cooking.

1262
00:58:35,130 --> 00:58:37,889
- That's a really good idea.

1263
00:58:38,041 --> 00:58:39,299
I could call it down home.

1264
00:58:39,393 --> 00:58:40,875
- I'll plan the opening.

1265
00:58:40,969 --> 00:58:43,286
- Really?
- Yeah.

1266
00:58:43,305 --> 00:58:45,638
- You'd do that for me?

1267
00:58:45,791 --> 00:58:47,899
- I'm happy to see
anyone's dreams come true.

1268
00:58:48,126 --> 00:58:50,402
Especially for someone
who deserves it.

1269
00:58:51,905 --> 00:58:56,132
<i> - ♪ I can't wait</i>
<i> for christmas ♪</i>

1270
00:58:56,151 --> 00:58:58,392
- Ladies and gentlemen,
I have a beautiful noble fir

1271
00:58:58,412 --> 00:58:59,986
All the way from
spokane, washington,

1272
00:59:00,138 --> 00:59:01,971
Standing at a proud
6 feet tall,

1273
00:59:01,990 --> 00:59:03,973
Fresh as the day is long.
Do I have a bidder?

1274
00:59:03,992 --> 00:59:06,492
- Now, that's a good one.
- You think?

1275
00:59:06,645 --> 00:59:08,402
- I got 50. Do I got 55?
Is there 55 out there?

1276
00:59:08,422 --> 00:59:10,146
- Jump in.
It'll be gone in a flash.

1277
00:59:10,165 --> 00:59:12,482
- Yeah, 65. Do I have 70?

1278
00:59:12,575 --> 00:59:13,925
It's a beautiful tree, folks.

1279
00:59:14,077 --> 00:59:15,501
- Aiden?
- I'm not sure.

1280
00:59:15,596 --> 00:59:17,745
- Going, going, gone.

1281
00:59:17,764 --> 00:59:19,413
- God, that happened so fast.

1282
00:59:19,507 --> 00:59:20,824
- You snooze, you lose.

1283
00:59:20,917 --> 00:59:23,827
- Looks like I have
another noble fir.

1284
00:59:23,920 --> 00:59:25,252
This one is a beauty.
- That's the one.

1285
00:59:25,272 --> 00:59:27,272
- One of a kind.
Bidding's gonna start at 70.

1286
00:59:27,423 --> 00:59:28,832
I've got 70, 75?

1287
00:59:28,850 --> 00:59:30,016
- Aiden, you're gonna lose it.
- I've got 75.

1288
00:59:30,168 --> 00:59:31,517
Do I have 80?
- 80.

1289
00:59:31,612 --> 00:59:33,519
I have 80. Sold!

1290
00:59:33,672 --> 00:59:35,505
- No.

1291
00:59:35,523 --> 00:59:36,856
- He calls the bids, aiden.

1292
00:59:37,008 --> 00:59:39,509
- Sorry. I'm sorry.
I got nervous. I'm sorry.

1293
00:59:39,527 --> 00:59:41,694
- 85. No?

1294
00:59:41,788 --> 00:59:43,788
Going once. Going twice.

1295
00:59:44,015 --> 00:59:45,531
Going three times
to the handsome gentlemen

1296
00:59:45,684 --> 00:59:47,700
And his beautiful wife for $80.

1297
00:59:47,794 --> 00:59:51,187
- Oh, well, mrs. Claus,
it looks like we just

1298
00:59:51,280 --> 00:59:52,705
Bought ourselves
a christmas tree.

1299
00:59:52,858 --> 00:59:55,859
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1300
00:59:55,877 --> 00:59:58,136
- Thanks for bringing me back
to get my car.

1301
00:59:58,287 --> 01:00:01,139
<i> - ♪ I can't wait</i>
<i> for christmas ♪</i>

1302
01:00:03,718 --> 01:00:07,479
- Sure you don't want to come
home and help me decorate it?

1303
01:00:07,706 --> 01:00:10,874
- I'd love to,
but I have that work call.

1304
01:00:10,892 --> 01:00:13,042
- Right.
- Rain check?

1305
01:00:13,061 --> 01:00:14,468
- Sure.

1306
01:00:14,488 --> 01:00:15,654
Does that mean I have
to wait a whole year

1307
01:00:15,881 --> 01:00:16,880
When I buy my next
christmas tree?

1308
01:00:16,973 --> 01:00:20,641
- Something sooner, I promise.

1309
01:00:20,661 --> 01:00:22,719
- I'm gonna hold you
to that, emily claus.

1310
01:00:22,737 --> 01:00:25,571
<i> [romantic music]</i>

1311
01:00:25,666 --> 01:00:31,461
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1312
01:00:36,067 --> 01:00:38,751
<i> [heartfelt music]</i>

1313
01:00:38,845 --> 01:00:39,844
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1314
01:00:52,526 --> 01:00:54,693
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1315
01:01:49,474 --> 01:01:52,141
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1316
01:01:52,160 --> 01:01:53,476
- Think about
the pr opportunities.

1317
01:01:53,569 --> 01:01:55,661
You'll look like a rock star.

1318
01:01:55,756 --> 01:01:58,147
The halo effect will last
until valentine's day

1319
01:01:58,166 --> 01:01:59,999
When we do this all over again.

1320
01:02:00,151 --> 01:02:02,093
<i> - All over again?</i>

1321
01:02:02,245 --> 01:02:05,655
- You're the one who said,
"go big or go home."

1322
01:02:05,673 --> 01:02:09,175
Look, you started out
with nothing but dreams,

1323
01:02:09,269 --> 01:02:11,252
<i> Mr. Mancini.</i>

1324
01:02:11,271 --> 01:02:13,846
<i> I read an article</i>
<i> where you said,</i>

1325
01:02:13,999 --> 01:02:15,348
"I wouldn't be here today

1326
01:02:15,442 --> 01:02:17,517
Without standing on the
shoulders of my community."

1327
01:02:17,669 --> 01:02:19,944
<i> - I did say that, yes.</i>

1328
01:02:20,171 --> 01:02:23,339
Including the community
is an intriguing concept.

1329
01:02:23,432 --> 01:02:25,283
But why the sudden
change of heart?

1330
01:02:25,510 --> 01:02:28,620
You didn't say any of this
when I hired you.

1331
01:02:28,771 --> 01:02:31,681
<i> - If there's one thing I've</i>
<i> learned the last few days,</i>

1332
01:02:31,699 --> 01:02:34,017
It's when you give joy
at christmas,

1333
01:02:34,035 --> 01:02:35,794
<i> You get it back tenfold.</i>

1334
01:02:35,945 --> 01:02:38,279
<i> So let's make</i>
<i> some magic together.</i>

1335
01:02:38,373 --> 01:02:42,542
- I'm not promising anything,
but send me the proposal.

1336
01:02:42,636 --> 01:02:44,877
<i> It had better be</i>
<i> nothing less than brilliant.</i>

1337
01:02:45,030 --> 01:02:46,045
- Don't worry, sir.
It will be.

1338
01:02:46,139 --> 01:02:52,310
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1339
01:02:55,540 --> 01:03:02,320
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1340
01:03:03,231 --> 01:03:04,989
- Hey.
- Hey.

1341
01:03:05,141 --> 01:03:06,324
- Did you get the tree up?

1342
01:03:06,475 --> 01:03:07,884
- I really could
have used your help,

1343
01:03:07,977 --> 01:03:09,402
But I didn't have
many decorations.

1344
01:03:09,554 --> 01:03:11,830
But I did have all these
copper cookie cutters

1345
01:03:11,981 --> 01:03:13,556
I used for ornaments.

1346
01:03:13,649 --> 01:03:15,333
- Belle would give you
an a-plus.

1347
01:03:17,320 --> 01:03:19,504
[yawns]
sorry.

1348
01:03:19,655 --> 01:03:21,747
- Burning the midnight oil?
- Yes.

1349
01:03:21,842 --> 01:03:24,342
And mancini got back to me
first thing this morning.

1350
01:03:24,493 --> 01:03:26,586
That man must never sleep.

1351
01:03:26,680 --> 01:03:27,995
He liked my proposal.

1352
01:03:28,089 --> 01:03:29,922
- Hey, congratulations.

1353
01:03:30,075 --> 01:03:31,516
- Thanks.

1354
01:03:31,667 --> 01:03:35,078
I have a job for you
before your big michelin gig.

1355
01:03:35,096 --> 01:03:36,913
I need a caterer for the event.

1356
01:03:36,931 --> 01:03:38,081
Be careful.

1357
01:03:38,174 --> 01:03:40,024
She's a terror
behind the wheel.

1358
01:03:40,176 --> 01:03:42,861
- I wanna show you something.
Hop on.

1359
01:03:43,012 --> 01:03:44,696
- Can we walk?
- Absolutely not.

1360
01:03:44,923 --> 01:03:46,364
Come on.

1361
01:03:46,591 --> 01:03:47,365
Come on!

1362
01:03:56,859 --> 01:03:59,693
Hey, you won't believe this,

1363
01:03:59,713 --> 01:04:02,363
But the owner was actually
gonna try to throw this away

1364
01:04:02,457 --> 01:04:04,031
The day we arrived.

1365
01:04:04,050 --> 01:04:05,458
- No.
- Yeah.

1366
01:04:05,610 --> 01:04:08,219
- This thing is a beauty.
- What do you think?

1367
01:04:08,371 --> 01:04:09,795
- Just needs a little tlc.

1368
01:04:09,948 --> 01:04:11,297
- Yeah.

1369
01:04:11,449 --> 01:04:12,782
I thought you'd like to use it.

1370
01:04:12,875 --> 01:04:15,301
- Belle, how did you know
I like to grill?

1371
01:04:15,395 --> 01:04:16,953
- Oh, come on.

1372
01:04:16,971 --> 01:04:19,122
All you southern boys have
a love affair with...

1373
01:04:19,140 --> 01:04:21,900
[in southern accent]
barbecue.

1374
01:04:22,127 --> 01:04:22,959
- Well, I'm gonna
have fun with this.

1375
01:04:23,052 --> 01:04:26,312
- I know you will. I gotta go.

1376
01:04:26,464 --> 01:04:29,574
And hey,
don't be late for class.

1377
01:04:34,080 --> 01:04:36,581
[tires squealing]

1378
01:04:39,310 --> 01:04:40,401
- Barbecue.

1379
01:04:40,420 --> 01:04:42,420
What a great idea.

1380
01:04:42,647 --> 01:04:44,997
Think how far we can
stretch our budget.

1381
01:04:45,150 --> 01:04:47,574
- Our budget?
What are you talking about?

1382
01:04:47,594 --> 01:04:49,743
- I want you to do
the mancini party.

1383
01:04:49,763 --> 01:04:51,412
- What? Wait a minute.

1384
01:04:51,506 --> 01:04:52,655
I'm not staffed up.

1385
01:04:52,674 --> 01:04:54,657
I mean, this guy
doesn't know me.

1386
01:04:54,676 --> 01:04:57,101
There's no way.
- But he trusts me.

1387
01:04:57,253 --> 01:04:59,829
I've seen you work, aiden.
You can do anything.

1388
01:04:59,922 --> 01:05:02,014
You'd have a week to prepare.

1389
01:05:02,167 --> 01:05:03,590
Final projects
are due next week.

1390
01:05:03,685 --> 01:05:05,351
This could be ours.

1391
01:05:05,503 --> 01:05:07,837
Maybe I could get some of the
bootcamp students to help out.

1392
01:05:07,855 --> 01:05:09,172
- You think they'd do that?

1393
01:05:09,265 --> 01:05:10,523
- I won't know if I don't ask.

1394
01:05:10,675 --> 01:05:14,860
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1395
01:05:14,955 --> 01:05:16,195
<i> Hey, how you doing?</i>

1396
01:05:16,347 --> 01:05:18,439
Do you help out
with the mancini?

1397
01:05:18,533 --> 01:05:20,441
Great. Thank you so much.

1398
01:05:20,460 --> 01:05:23,444
Everybody's joining in
on the fun.

1399
01:05:23,538 --> 01:05:26,965
Yeah, and so see, we're all
gonna just meet at the mall.

1400
01:05:27,192 --> 01:05:28,541
And then you don't have
to have a degree.

1401
01:05:28,693 --> 01:05:29,875
You could just...
[indistinct]

1402
01:05:29,970 --> 01:05:31,711
[laughter]

1403
01:05:31,805 --> 01:05:33,713
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1404
01:05:33,865 --> 01:05:36,140
I have a feeling
you're gonna show up as santa.

1405
01:05:36,292 --> 01:05:38,643
- Left, right,
north pole, south pole.

1406
01:05:38,794 --> 01:05:40,144
Gimme a ho, ho, ho.

1407
01:05:40,296 --> 01:05:42,555
All: Ho, ho, ho.

1408
01:05:42,707 --> 01:05:44,223
- Yeah, I'm practicing.

1409
01:05:44,375 --> 01:05:51,114
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1410
01:05:54,385 --> 01:05:56,477
- Hey, thought
I might find you here.

1411
01:05:56,496 --> 01:05:58,812
- I'm trying to find a dessert.
- Oh.

1412
01:05:58,832 --> 01:05:59,813
- Mancini wants
a croquembouche,

1413
01:05:59,833 --> 01:06:01,240
But it's way too over the top.

1414
01:06:01,392 --> 01:06:02,742
- Yeah.

1415
01:06:02,894 --> 01:06:05,895
And no way to feed a crowd.

1416
01:06:05,988 --> 01:06:08,655
So what says christmas to you?

1417
01:06:08,675 --> 01:06:11,917
- Well, my grandmother
was from germany,

1418
01:06:12,012 --> 01:06:14,679
And she used to make a
dresdner christstollen.

1419
01:06:14,830 --> 01:06:16,922
She promised to teach me
how to make it,

1420
01:06:17,075 --> 01:06:19,851
But we never got around to it.

1421
01:06:20,002 --> 01:06:21,853
A lot of people
don't like fruitcake.

1422
01:06:22,004 --> 01:06:23,521
- Because they haven't
tried mine yet.

1423
01:06:26,251 --> 01:06:28,693
- Chocolate and chilies.
- Oh, yeah.

1424
01:06:28,844 --> 01:06:30,361
It's american melting pot.

1425
01:06:30,513 --> 01:06:32,363
Christstollen
for our generation.

1426
01:06:32,515 --> 01:06:34,848
Watch and learn.

1427
01:06:34,868 --> 01:06:37,276
Wanna knead into a disc.

1428
01:06:37,370 --> 01:06:39,445
Fold it. Turn it.

1429
01:06:39,597 --> 01:06:40,763
Start again.

1430
01:06:40,782 --> 01:06:41,931
Wanna try?

1431
01:06:41,949 --> 01:06:44,191
- No, yeast and I don't mix.

1432
01:06:44,285 --> 01:06:45,768
- Come on. You can do it.

1433
01:06:45,787 --> 01:06:47,270
Give a shot.

1434
01:06:47,288 --> 01:06:48,454
- It's so warm.
- Yeah.

1435
01:06:48,606 --> 01:06:49,939
- But I don't wanna hurt it.

1436
01:06:49,957 --> 01:06:51,290
- Oh, it's very resilient.

1437
01:06:51,442 --> 01:06:52,717
Just show it who's the boss.

1438
01:06:55,113 --> 01:06:56,054
- I'm the boss.
- There you go.

1439
01:06:56,281 --> 01:06:58,222
Okay. Okay.
Maybe not so vigorous.

1440
01:06:58,449 --> 01:06:59,206
We don't--we don't
wanna deflate it.

1441
01:06:59,300 --> 01:07:00,966
- Maybe you should do it.

1442
01:07:01,119 --> 01:07:03,394
- Come on.
We'll do it together.

1443
01:07:03,621 --> 01:07:04,804
Here.

1444
01:07:04,898 --> 01:07:07,398
First the flour.

1445
01:07:07,550 --> 01:07:08,974
There you go. Sprinkle it.

1446
01:07:09,069 --> 01:07:10,735
There you go.

1447
01:07:10,886 --> 01:07:12,628
Get your hands in there.

1448
01:07:12,647 --> 01:07:14,555
Feel the texture.

1449
01:07:14,574 --> 01:07:17,300
Supple but firm.

1450
01:07:17,393 --> 01:07:18,559
You start to feel
a gentle give.

1451
01:07:18,578 --> 01:07:19,802
You're getting close.

1452
01:07:19,821 --> 01:07:21,971
<i> [soft romantic music]</i>

1453
01:07:22,064 --> 01:07:25,157
- Um, is it
getting hot in here?

1454
01:07:25,310 --> 01:07:27,827
- Yeah, maybe it's the oven.
- Right. Right.

1455
01:07:27,979 --> 01:07:29,069
The oven.

1456
01:07:29,163 --> 01:07:31,997
Um, I gotta go cool down.

1457
01:07:32,092 --> 01:07:36,410
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1458
01:07:36,504 --> 01:07:37,411
- You all right, emily?

1459
01:07:37,430 --> 01:07:40,172
- I'm fine. Everything's fine.

1460
01:07:40,266 --> 01:07:46,229
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1461
01:07:51,002 --> 01:07:52,426
- What about the kid
who complains about

1462
01:07:52,445 --> 01:07:55,171
The ugly christmas sweater
he got from his aunt gladys?

1463
01:07:55,189 --> 01:07:57,264
- There are no ugly
christmas sweaters.

1464
01:07:57,283 --> 01:07:59,951
That's just a myth
perpetuated by the media.

1465
01:08:00,102 --> 01:08:03,437
One person's ugly sweater is
another person's work of art.

1466
01:08:03,531 --> 01:08:07,016
- Not every gift has to be
a diamond ring from tiffany's.

1467
01:08:07,034 --> 01:08:09,201
- Yeah.
I'm still waiting for mine.

1468
01:08:09,295 --> 01:08:10,686
[audience laughs]

1469
01:08:10,705 --> 01:08:12,779
- Anyway, if you take
a look at belle's hand,

1470
01:08:12,874 --> 01:08:14,039
What do you notice?

1471
01:08:14,192 --> 01:08:16,617
No jewelry.

1472
01:08:16,636 --> 01:08:20,454
When we got married,
that's 10,000 years ago or so,

1473
01:08:20,473 --> 01:08:24,200
We agreed that we didn't
need wedding bands.

1474
01:08:24,293 --> 01:08:25,643
- What about
our final projects?

1475
01:08:25,870 --> 01:08:27,887
- Oh, okay.

1476
01:08:28,039 --> 01:08:30,314
Well, your final projects
are due next Friday.

1477
01:08:30,466 --> 01:08:32,633
You can do them
at home or on the job.

1478
01:08:32,652 --> 01:08:34,210
I have noticed
that a lot of you

1479
01:08:34,228 --> 01:08:37,229
Have been joining emily
at the christmas celebration

1480
01:08:37,382 --> 01:08:38,397
For mancini village,

1481
01:08:38,549 --> 01:08:40,491
And I just think
that is wonderful.

1482
01:08:42,387 --> 01:08:44,645
Oh.

1483
01:08:44,739 --> 01:08:47,481
Belle will be giving out
an mvp award at the graduation,

1484
01:08:47,500 --> 01:08:49,000
So do your best.

1485
01:08:49,227 --> 01:08:50,576
Okay, guys, it's time
to break for lunch.

1486
01:08:50,728 --> 01:08:52,244
Let's go.

1487
01:08:52,338 --> 01:08:54,079
- Oh, yes.

1488
01:08:54,174 --> 01:08:56,081
So hungry.

1489
01:08:56,234 --> 01:08:58,676
- Belle. Belle.
- Hmm? Hmm?

1490
01:08:58,903 --> 01:09:01,737
Um, the past few days,
I've noticed

1491
01:09:01,756 --> 01:09:03,239
How good you and chris
are together.

1492
01:09:03,257 --> 01:09:07,834
- Well, it should be.
We've been at it an eternity.

1493
01:09:07,854 --> 01:09:11,338
- I haven't had much success
in the romance department.

1494
01:09:11,357 --> 01:09:14,025
- Yeah.
Well, it doesn't surprise me.

1495
01:09:14,252 --> 01:09:16,602
- Why?

1496
01:09:16,754 --> 01:09:19,363
- [sighs]
lack of imagination.

1497
01:09:22,427 --> 01:09:24,777
- Seriously.
How do you two make it work?

1498
01:09:24,929 --> 01:09:27,705
- Why this sudden an interest?

1499
01:09:27,932 --> 01:09:32,192
- I've been spending
a lot of time around aiden.

1500
01:09:32,212 --> 01:09:34,286
- Really? I had no idea.

1501
01:09:34,439 --> 01:09:36,863
[both laugh]

1502
01:09:36,883 --> 01:09:40,200
When did you last have a beau?

1503
01:09:40,294 --> 01:09:42,369
- A beau?
- Mm-hmm.

1504
01:09:42,388 --> 01:09:44,705
- Uh, it's been a while.

1505
01:09:44,799 --> 01:09:47,225
Unfortunately, I don't get
to date much because of work.

1506
01:09:47,376 --> 01:09:48,634
- Mm-hmm.
- I'm kind of out of practice.

1507
01:09:48,786 --> 01:09:49,894
- Mm-hmm.

1508
01:09:51,880 --> 01:09:55,124
- The truth is,
belle, I'm scared.

1509
01:09:55,217 --> 01:09:56,550
I don't wanna mess this up.

1510
01:09:56,644 --> 01:10:01,130
- Oh, emily, dear, listen.

1511
01:10:01,148 --> 01:10:03,574
Do you remember when you
told us about your childhood?

1512
01:10:03,801 --> 01:10:06,151
What I really remember
is that you lit up

1513
01:10:06,246 --> 01:10:09,080
Like a christmas tree
when you talked about

1514
01:10:09,231 --> 01:10:11,824
Wanting a white christmas.

1515
01:10:11,976 --> 01:10:13,325
- I don't get the connection.

1516
01:10:13,478 --> 01:10:15,995
- You spoke from your heart.

1517
01:10:16,147 --> 01:10:18,647
You have to stop worrying
about things, emily.

1518
01:10:18,741 --> 01:10:20,649
You've got to just go for it.

1519
01:10:20,668 --> 01:10:24,003
Otherwise...

1520
01:10:24,097 --> 01:10:27,339
Aiden may not be there
when you are finally ready.

1521
01:10:27,492 --> 01:10:30,342
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1522
01:10:30,436 --> 01:10:31,510
- There you go.

1523
01:10:31,662 --> 01:10:33,420
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1524
01:10:33,439 --> 01:10:35,014
- Aiden.

1525
01:10:35,166 --> 01:10:36,999
- Hey, you better
get one of these enchiladas

1526
01:10:37,092 --> 01:10:38,258
'cause they're
a hot item today.

1527
01:10:38,278 --> 01:10:40,611
And my anaheim chili salsa
is a hit.

1528
01:10:40,838 --> 01:10:42,855
- What are you doing
after class tonight?

1529
01:10:43,007 --> 01:10:44,598
- Uh, nothing.
Do you wanna go over the menu

1530
01:10:44,617 --> 01:10:45,841
For the mancini event?

1531
01:10:45,860 --> 01:10:47,343
- Actually, I'd like
an entire evening

1532
01:10:47,436 --> 01:10:48,786
Without having
to talk about work

1533
01:10:48,937 --> 01:10:51,514
Or santa bootcamp
or anything else.

1534
01:10:51,607 --> 01:10:53,607
I'll be by around 8:00.
Bring a coat.

1535
01:10:53,701 --> 01:10:54,850
- It's like a date?

1536
01:10:54,869 --> 01:10:56,610
- No.
- Oh.

1537
01:10:56,704 --> 01:10:58,111
- Way better than a date.

1538
01:10:58,205 --> 01:11:00,873
<i> [soft suggestive music]</i>

1539
01:11:00,967 --> 01:11:02,616
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1540
01:11:02,710 --> 01:11:05,544
<i> [soft romantic music]</i>

1541
01:11:05,696 --> 01:11:07,546
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1542
01:11:07,640 --> 01:11:09,214
- What's with the cloak
and dagger routine?

1543
01:11:09,367 --> 01:11:10,366
Are we going out to the moors?

1544
01:11:10,384 --> 01:11:12,718
- I have a surprise for you.

1545
01:11:12,812 --> 01:11:16,147
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1546
01:11:16,374 --> 01:11:17,206
- Wow.

1547
01:11:17,224 --> 01:11:19,208
It's an emily strauss event.

1548
01:11:19,226 --> 01:11:20,709
Where'd you find the time?

1549
01:11:20,728 --> 01:11:22,378
- First rule of event planning.

1550
01:11:22,396 --> 01:11:24,655
Make everything invisible.

1551
01:11:24,807 --> 01:11:26,473
- That smells amazing.
When did you even cook?

1552
01:11:26,567 --> 01:11:27,974
You're blowing my mind.

1553
01:11:27,994 --> 01:11:29,660
- Second rule, delegate.

1554
01:11:29,887 --> 01:11:31,053
Moo shu?

1555
01:11:31,072 --> 01:11:32,813
- Thank you.

1556
01:11:32,832 --> 01:11:35,741
- In addition to dinner,
I also ordered up

1557
01:11:35,893 --> 01:11:37,576
A sky full of stars.

1558
01:11:37,728 --> 01:11:40,412
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1559
01:11:40,506 --> 01:11:42,581
- Won't we be flying past
ursa major in our sleigh

1560
01:11:42,675 --> 01:11:43,916
On christmas eve?

1561
01:11:44,068 --> 01:11:45,568
- According to google maps,

1562
01:11:45,586 --> 01:11:47,845
We'll take a left past aquarius
on our way to la.

1563
01:11:47,996 --> 01:11:50,014
- Hope there's not
too much traffic.

1564
01:11:50,165 --> 01:11:51,090
- Mm.
It's gonna be a busy night.

1565
01:11:51,242 --> 01:11:55,186
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1566
01:11:55,413 --> 01:11:59,673
Thank you for offering
to help me this next week.

1567
01:11:59,692 --> 01:12:01,250
- I can't wait.

1568
01:12:01,268 --> 01:12:04,753
I haven't done down home
cooking in so long, it's--

1569
01:12:04,847 --> 01:12:06,255
It's making me
feel alive again.

1570
01:12:06,348 --> 01:12:08,014
- Belle has a way
of doing that.

1571
01:12:08,034 --> 01:12:09,925
- No, not belle.

1572
01:12:09,944 --> 01:12:12,018
You.

1573
01:12:12,113 --> 01:12:14,947
You did this, emily.

1574
01:12:15,041 --> 01:12:17,282
- It's all belle.

1575
01:12:17,435 --> 01:12:19,952
Between the barbs, the insults,

1576
01:12:20,104 --> 01:12:23,697
The unsolicited fashion advice,

1577
01:12:23,791 --> 01:12:26,291
There's an extraordinary little
lady in that red tracksuit.

1578
01:12:26,444 --> 01:12:29,962
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1579
01:12:30,114 --> 01:12:32,297
She seems to know
what we're all longing for.

1580
01:12:32,450 --> 01:12:34,466
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1581
01:12:34,619 --> 01:12:35,634
- What are you longing for?

1582
01:12:35,728 --> 01:12:39,288
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1583
01:12:39,306 --> 01:12:41,306
You have to think about it?

1584
01:12:41,401 --> 01:12:42,808
- I already know.

1585
01:12:42,960 --> 01:12:47,053
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1586
01:12:47,148 --> 01:12:49,222
- Did you see that?

1587
01:12:49,242 --> 01:12:50,649
- Right on time.

1588
01:12:50,801 --> 01:12:53,986
Strauss and strauss
hits another home run.

1589
01:12:54,138 --> 01:12:58,416
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1590
01:12:58,643 --> 01:12:59,825
Make a wish.

1591
01:12:59,977 --> 01:13:06,257
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1592
01:13:11,931 --> 01:13:14,748
- Hey, I see you have
everything under control.

1593
01:13:14,842 --> 01:13:17,435
- Thanks for letting us borrow
these decorations, belle.

1594
01:13:17,586 --> 01:13:20,512
- I have never ever had
a class pull together

1595
01:13:20,665 --> 01:13:23,441
Like this on a final project.

1596
01:13:23,668 --> 01:13:28,003
Listen, I have a--
I have a favor to ask.

1597
01:13:28,022 --> 01:13:30,673
Graduation is scheduled
for Friday night,

1598
01:13:30,691 --> 01:13:33,767
But since your class,
almost all of your class

1599
01:13:33,786 --> 01:13:36,178
Is working your event,

1600
01:13:36,197 --> 01:13:38,605
How would you feel
if we had the ceremony

1601
01:13:38,699 --> 01:13:41,459
At mancini village?

1602
01:13:41,610 --> 01:13:44,295
- I don't see why not.
I'll talk to mr. Mancini.

1603
01:13:44,446 --> 01:13:47,280
And what about my santa?

1604
01:13:47,300 --> 01:13:49,875
It's gonna be aiden, isn't it?

1605
01:13:49,969 --> 01:13:51,117
- Don't worry.

1606
01:13:51,137 --> 01:13:53,378
I will have your santa there
for you.

1607
01:13:53,473 --> 01:13:54,763
- But who is it?

1608
01:13:59,220 --> 01:14:02,313
There's something else
I've been meaning to ask you.

1609
01:14:02,464 --> 01:14:04,315
Did you put
aiden and me together

1610
01:14:04,542 --> 01:14:07,634
On the first day of class
on purpose?

1611
01:14:07,653 --> 01:14:09,469
- Why would I do that?

1612
01:14:09,563 --> 01:14:12,064
- Why do you do anything?

1613
01:14:12,216 --> 01:14:15,400
- I see potential
in people, emily.

1614
01:14:15,553 --> 01:14:18,070
Potential sometimes that they
don't even see in themselves.

1615
01:14:18,222 --> 01:14:20,498
There's nothing magical
about it.

1616
01:14:20,725 --> 01:14:25,169
It's simply
what a good teacher does.

1617
01:14:25,320 --> 01:14:28,321
- It's like you're some sort
of guardian angel.

1618
01:14:28,341 --> 01:14:31,008
- Angel? Oh, no.

1619
01:14:31,235 --> 01:14:34,178
I'm just a sassy old lady
with an opinion

1620
01:14:34,329 --> 01:14:35,754
Who runs a santa camp.

1621
01:14:35,848 --> 01:14:37,256
End of story.

1622
01:14:37,408 --> 01:14:40,092
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1623
01:14:40,186 --> 01:14:41,426
- I wonder if...

1624
01:14:41,579 --> 01:14:43,262
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1625
01:14:43,356 --> 01:14:45,097
No, impossible.

1626
01:14:45,249 --> 01:14:46,524
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1627
01:14:51,105 --> 01:14:53,088
- The crews are setting up
at the entrance and lot f.

1628
01:14:53,107 --> 01:14:54,698
I'll be waiting
for a shipment of garland

1629
01:14:54,850 --> 01:14:56,683
At the west mall entrance.

1630
01:14:56,702 --> 01:14:58,427
<i> [static crackles]</i>
copy that.

1631
01:14:58,445 --> 01:14:59,370
How are you boys doing?

1632
01:14:59,597 --> 01:15:01,430
- Great.

1633
01:15:01,448 --> 01:15:02,614
We got enough
christmas lights here,

1634
01:15:02,767 --> 01:15:03,874
They'll see us from mars.

1635
01:15:04,101 --> 01:15:05,934
- Let me know
if you need anything.

1636
01:15:06,028 --> 01:15:07,286
- Could you get us
some heaters?

1637
01:15:07,438 --> 01:15:08,528
It's freezing out here.

1638
01:15:08,548 --> 01:15:09,713
- I'll work on it.

1639
01:15:09,940 --> 01:15:11,790
The weather has really
taken a turn.

1640
01:15:11,942 --> 01:15:12,716
- Sure has.

1641
01:15:17,223 --> 01:15:18,556
- Aiden, this is my mom.

1642
01:15:23,545 --> 01:15:24,895
- So nice to meet you,
ms. Strauss.

1643
01:15:25,047 --> 01:15:26,880
- I'm looking forward to
your cooking tomorrow night.

1644
01:15:26,899 --> 01:15:28,307
- Oh, thank you.

1645
01:15:28,459 --> 01:15:30,216
Emily and I worked
on the menu together.

1646
01:15:30,311 --> 01:15:32,236
She is a force of nature.

1647
01:15:32,387 --> 01:15:34,146
- Don't I know it.
[phone ringing]

1648
01:15:34,240 --> 01:15:35,722
- Mom!
- Excuse me.

1649
01:15:35,816 --> 01:15:37,316
I have to grab this.

1650
01:15:37,468 --> 01:15:39,868
<i> [soft romantic music]</i>

1651
01:15:43,641 --> 01:15:45,398
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1652
01:15:45,418 --> 01:15:47,042
<i> [static crackles]</i>
- okay, got it.

1653
01:15:57,488 --> 01:15:58,670
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1654
01:15:58,764 --> 01:16:01,081
Mom's on her way.

1655
01:16:01,175 --> 01:16:02,766
- Sorry, that was my buddy phil
from culinary school.

1656
01:16:02,993 --> 01:16:03,750
I mean, I'm getting
the full-court press

1657
01:16:03,769 --> 01:16:05,160
From this restaurant.

1658
01:16:05,179 --> 01:16:06,678
Owner wants me
to meet him next week.

1659
01:16:06,831 --> 01:16:08,272
- That's fantastic.

1660
01:16:08,423 --> 01:16:09,607
What's the place called?

1661
01:16:09,758 --> 01:16:10,849
Maybe I've been there.

1662
01:16:10,943 --> 01:16:13,018
- The parker.

1663
01:16:13,112 --> 01:16:15,187
- In new york?

1664
01:16:15,281 --> 01:16:17,764
Wow. This is a big deal.

1665
01:16:17,783 --> 01:16:19,524
- Like I said, it's--
it's complicated.

1666
01:16:19,619 --> 01:16:20,951
I mean, uh...

1667
01:16:21,178 --> 01:16:24,121
- New york?

1668
01:16:24,272 --> 01:16:26,849
I was kind of hoping--

1669
01:16:26,942 --> 01:16:28,608
- I know, I know,
but this is--

1670
01:16:28,628 --> 01:16:29,627
It's a once in a lifetime
opportunity.

1671
01:16:29,778 --> 01:16:31,444
- Of course, it is.
You should go.

1672
01:16:31,538 --> 01:16:33,372
You should take it.

1673
01:16:33,466 --> 01:16:34,706
- What about us?

1674
01:16:34,859 --> 01:16:36,208
I know we just met and all,
but I was--

1675
01:16:36,302 --> 01:16:38,302
- 3,000 miles?

1676
01:16:38,529 --> 01:16:40,045
I've done the long distance
thing before.

1677
01:16:40,139 --> 01:16:42,139
It doesn't work.

1678
01:16:42,366 --> 01:16:44,716
- The past few days
has been so amazing.

1679
01:16:44,810 --> 01:16:47,460
- Listen, this job
is important to you, aiden.

1680
01:16:47,554 --> 01:16:50,797
Our timing is just wrong.

1681
01:16:50,891 --> 01:16:53,392
Besides, we barely know
each other, right? [chuckles]

1682
01:16:53,544 --> 01:16:55,802
Look, I gotta get back to work.

1683
01:16:55,896 --> 01:16:59,305
So much going on and all.

1684
01:16:59,325 --> 01:17:03,552
- Look, emily,
emily, I'm sorry.

1685
01:17:03,570 --> 01:17:05,478
- Nothing to be sorry about.

1686
01:17:05,498 --> 01:17:07,222
We've gotta focus
on Friday night.

1687
01:17:07,315 --> 01:17:09,241
Friday night
is all that matters.

1688
01:17:09,335 --> 01:17:12,577
<i> [melancholic music]</i>

1689
01:17:12,730 --> 01:17:18,491
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1690
01:17:18,585 --> 01:17:20,678
<i> [static crackles]</i>

1691
01:17:20,905 --> 01:17:22,754
The flower delivery
came in short?

1692
01:17:22,848 --> 01:17:23,922
It's okay.

1693
01:17:24,016 --> 01:17:25,424
I'll handle it.

1694
01:17:25,576 --> 01:17:27,500
I'll call the flower market.

1695
01:17:27,594 --> 01:17:28,593
I'll be right there.

1696
01:17:28,746 --> 01:17:32,523
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1697
01:17:32,750 --> 01:17:36,026
<i> - ♪ frost grows</i>
<i> outside the window ♪</i>

1698
01:17:36,253 --> 01:17:39,679
<i> ♪ first kiss</i>
<i> under the mistletoe ♪</i>

1699
01:17:39,699 --> 01:17:43,775
<i> ♪ oh-oh, oh-oh ♪</i>

1700
01:17:43,869 --> 01:17:46,094
<i> [backstreet boys'</i>
<i> "it's christmas time again"]</i>

1701
01:17:46,188 --> 01:17:49,614
<i> ♪ bells chime</i>
<i> inside a steeple ♪</i>

1702
01:17:49,767 --> 01:17:53,210
<i> ♪ open the doors,</i>
<i> see the people sing ♪</i>

1703
01:17:53,361 --> 01:17:56,788
<i> ♪ oh-oh, oh-oh ♪</i>

1704
01:17:56,941 --> 01:17:59,717
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1705
01:17:59,868 --> 01:18:02,461
<i> ♪ and when the snow</i>
<i> is falling ♪</i>

1706
01:18:02,613 --> 01:18:06,372
<i> ♪ down, down, down ♪</i>

1707
01:18:06,392 --> 01:18:09,618
<i> ♪ you'll know that</i>
<i> santa's back in ♪</i>

1708
01:18:09,636 --> 01:18:12,229
<i> ♪ town, town, town ♪</i>

1709
01:18:12,380 --> 01:18:13,805
- Look at this one.

1710
01:18:13,899 --> 01:18:16,716
<i> - ♪ that's when</i>
<i> it's christmas time again ♪</i>

1711
01:18:16,736 --> 01:18:19,236
<i> ♪ la da, la da-da-da-da ♪</i>

1712
01:18:19,387 --> 01:18:22,055
- Belle said you needed
the best of the best.

1713
01:18:22,074 --> 01:18:23,298
Where do you want me?

1714
01:18:23,317 --> 01:18:26,134
- Chris, you look amazing.

1715
01:18:26,153 --> 01:18:27,894
You were born to do this.

1716
01:18:27,913 --> 01:18:29,079
Where's belle?

1717
01:18:29,306 --> 01:18:31,656
- Oh, just touching up
her makeup.

1718
01:18:31,751 --> 01:18:33,809
Transformation.

1719
01:18:33,827 --> 01:18:36,754
By the way, this place
looks amazing, young lady.

1720
01:18:36,981 --> 01:18:38,238
- Thank you.

1721
01:18:38,257 --> 01:18:40,165
<i> - Emily, can I see you</i>
<i> in catering?</i>

1722
01:18:40,317 --> 01:18:41,717
- I'll show you where to go.

1723
01:18:47,082 --> 01:18:48,156
- They're predicting rain.

1724
01:18:48,250 --> 01:18:49,674
That's all we need.
- I heard.

1725
01:18:49,827 --> 01:18:51,935
Hopefully, it'll hold off
until later tonight.

1726
01:18:52,087 --> 01:18:53,328
- Hey, can you take those
to the table?

1727
01:18:53,347 --> 01:18:55,347
Thank you.

1728
01:18:55,499 --> 01:18:56,589
Look, there's something
I need to tell you.

1729
01:18:56,609 --> 01:18:58,016
- If it's about swapping
out the appetizers,

1730
01:18:58,110 --> 01:18:59,592
It's fine.

1731
01:18:59,612 --> 01:19:01,353
- It's about the parker.

1732
01:19:01,505 --> 01:19:03,505
- I'm so excited for you.

1733
01:19:03,524 --> 01:19:06,283
- I went home and I tried
to sleep on it,

1734
01:19:06,510 --> 01:19:07,934
Which means that
I was up all night.

1735
01:19:07,953 --> 01:19:10,345
And then I came in this morning
to set up with my crew

1736
01:19:10,438 --> 01:19:13,290
And I thought,
"what am I doing?

1737
01:19:13,517 --> 01:19:16,201
"I just met
the most incredible woman

1738
01:19:16,295 --> 01:19:18,462
"who makes me want to be
a better version of myself.

1739
01:19:18,613 --> 01:19:20,446
"I'm doing exactly
the kind of cooking I love.

1740
01:19:20,466 --> 01:19:23,542
Why do I need a michelin star?
I already have one."

1741
01:19:23,694 --> 01:19:26,028
I'm staying right here, emily.

1742
01:19:26,046 --> 01:19:27,529
Let's give this a chance.

1743
01:19:27,548 --> 01:19:30,123
<i> [romantic music]</i>

1744
01:19:30,142 --> 01:19:31,216
- Are you sure?

1745
01:19:31,368 --> 01:19:33,051
- Yes. Yes.

1746
01:19:33,145 --> 01:19:35,461
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1747
01:19:35,556 --> 01:19:36,705
<i> [static crackles]</i>

1748
01:19:36,723 --> 01:19:39,057
- Um, sorry.

1749
01:19:39,209 --> 01:19:40,651
It's--caroline
needs me up front.

1750
01:19:40,802 --> 01:19:41,968
- No, go.
We'll finish this later.

1751
01:19:41,987 --> 01:19:44,304
- I'll be right back.

1752
01:19:44,398 --> 01:19:45,230
Don't change your mind.

1753
01:19:45,382 --> 01:19:46,231
- Okay.

1754
01:19:46,383 --> 01:19:51,053
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1755
01:19:51,146 --> 01:19:53,905
<i> [heartwarming festive music]</i>

1756
01:19:54,058 --> 01:19:56,241
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1757
01:19:56,335 --> 01:19:58,910
- Oh, what's going on?
- You've got to see this.

1758
01:19:59,063 --> 01:20:03,748
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1759
01:20:03,843 --> 01:20:06,568
- Well, this old lady still
knows how to make an entrance.

1760
01:20:06,661 --> 01:20:07,678
Wouldn't you say so?
- Yes.

1761
01:20:07,905 --> 01:20:09,996
- Of course.
- Thank you. Thank you.

1762
01:20:10,015 --> 01:20:12,074
- Transformation.

1763
01:20:12,092 --> 01:20:14,092
- Thank you. Hey.

1764
01:20:14,186 --> 01:20:19,356
I pulled this out of dry dock
just for you, kiddo.

1765
01:20:19,583 --> 01:20:21,917
- Wait until I tell you
about aiden.

1766
01:20:22,010 --> 01:20:24,177
- He turned down the parker?

1767
01:20:24,271 --> 01:20:25,921
- How did you know?

1768
01:20:25,939 --> 01:20:28,256
- Well, I--oh, ed mancini.

1769
01:20:28,350 --> 01:20:29,774
I haven't seen him for ages.

1770
01:20:29,869 --> 01:20:31,184
Gotta say hello.

1771
01:20:31,203 --> 01:20:33,370
Excuse me. Hey!

1772
01:20:33,521 --> 01:20:34,538
- You know, I had
questions about...

1773
01:20:39,027 --> 01:20:41,361
- Edward,
this is quite a shindig.

1774
01:20:41,455 --> 01:20:43,196
- Thanks to emily.

1775
01:20:43,215 --> 01:20:44,789
I appreciate your
recommending her, belle.

1776
01:20:44,884 --> 01:20:46,366
- Absolutely.

1777
01:20:46,460 --> 01:20:47,551
Isn't she fabulous?

1778
01:20:47,778 --> 01:20:49,219
- Mm.

1779
01:20:49,371 --> 01:20:52,723
- I heard that you're going
to open a restaurant,

1780
01:20:52,874 --> 01:20:55,208
A new restaurant here
at the village.

1781
01:20:55,302 --> 01:20:56,468
- How did you know?

1782
01:20:56,620 --> 01:20:58,470
I haven't even
told my board yet.

1783
01:20:58,622 --> 01:21:00,063
- Now, listen to me.

1784
01:21:00,215 --> 01:21:02,958
You know that young chef
of emily's?

1785
01:21:03,051 --> 01:21:06,219
Well, the parker
made him an offer,

1786
01:21:06,238 --> 01:21:08,296
And I could be wrong,

1787
01:21:08,315 --> 01:21:10,556
But I'm guessing that
if you sweeten the deal,

1788
01:21:10,651 --> 01:21:13,301
He might wanna stay here in la.

1789
01:21:13,395 --> 01:21:16,413
And, uh, just mention
down home to him.

1790
01:21:16,640 --> 01:21:17,563
Okay?

1791
01:21:17,583 --> 01:21:20,083
And I gotta go to my students.

1792
01:21:20,235 --> 01:21:22,310
Merry christmas. Bye.

1793
01:21:22,329 --> 01:21:25,163
- Merry christmas, belle.

1794
01:21:25,315 --> 01:21:27,591
- Oh, am I?
Enjoying seeing you.

1795
01:21:27,742 --> 01:21:29,834
Joyed to see what a wonderful
christmas you're gonna have,

1796
01:21:29,929 --> 01:21:31,094
All right?

1797
01:21:31,321 --> 01:21:32,671
Okay.

1798
01:21:32,823 --> 01:21:35,248
Yes, young lady. Hello, hello.

1799
01:21:35,267 --> 01:21:37,768
- Do you like books too?

1800
01:21:37,919 --> 01:21:39,269
<i> - ♪ there's a cheer</i>
<i> everywhere ♪</i>

1801
01:21:39,421 --> 01:21:41,104
<i> ♪ for the time's</i>
<i> drawing close ♪</i>

1802
01:21:41,256 --> 01:21:44,107
<i> ♪ when loved ones and friends</i>
<i> gather round ♪</i>

1803
01:21:44,259 --> 01:21:48,761
<i> ♪ it's a feeling of joy</i>
<i> in every girl, every boy ♪</i>

1804
01:21:48,781 --> 01:21:50,188
- I'm gonna tell you
a little story

1805
01:21:50,340 --> 01:21:51,506
About the three little pigs.

1806
01:21:51,525 --> 01:21:54,100
- Carlo! [laughs]

1807
01:21:54,119 --> 01:21:55,953
I'm so happy to see you.

1808
01:21:56,180 --> 01:21:58,013
<i> - ♪ the most magical time</i>
<i> of year ♪</i>

1809
01:21:58,031 --> 01:21:59,456
<i> ♪ see the lights,</i>
<i> how they glow ♪</i>

1810
01:21:59,607 --> 01:22:00,958
<i> ♪ on trees as it snows ♪</i>

1811
01:22:01,185 --> 01:22:02,942
<i> ♪ as shoppers fill up</i>
<i> every street ♪</i>

1812
01:22:03,036 --> 01:22:04,869
- Good evening, everybody.

1813
01:22:05,022 --> 01:22:08,465
I am belle, executive director
of santa bootcamp.

1814
01:22:08,692 --> 01:22:12,618
And before we go on,
I do wanna thank ed mancini

1815
01:22:12,713 --> 01:22:14,529
For allowing us to hold

1816
01:22:14,548 --> 01:22:17,048
Our graduation ceremony
here today.

1817
01:22:17,142 --> 01:22:21,369
[cheers and applause]

1818
01:22:21,388 --> 01:22:24,314
Our students have worked
long and hard

1819
01:22:24,466 --> 01:22:26,725
Helping with
the festivities today

1820
01:22:26,877 --> 01:22:29,302
As part of their final project.

1821
01:22:29,396 --> 01:22:35,308
So I wanna hear a huge round
of applause for our students

1822
01:22:35,327 --> 01:22:38,996
From los angeles
santa bootcamp.

1823
01:22:39,147 --> 01:22:43,074
[cheers and applause]

1824
01:22:43,227 --> 01:22:46,228
- Now then, in every class,

1825
01:22:46,321 --> 01:22:48,230
There is always
a special student

1826
01:22:48,248 --> 01:22:53,159
Who exemplifies the values
of all things christmas.

1827
01:22:53,178 --> 01:22:55,846
It gives me enormous pleasure,

1828
01:22:55,997 --> 01:22:59,182
And I'm so proud to bestow

1829
01:22:59,334 --> 01:23:02,853
The mvp award to...

1830
01:23:03,004 --> 01:23:05,838
<i> [heartfelt music]</i>

1831
01:23:05,858 --> 01:23:08,358
Emily strauss.

1832
01:23:08,510 --> 01:23:10,009
[cheers and applause]

1833
01:23:10,029 --> 01:23:11,269
Come over here, girl.

1834
01:23:11,421 --> 01:23:13,755
Speech. Absolutely.

1835
01:23:13,774 --> 01:23:16,274
All: [chanting]
speech, speech, speech!

1836
01:23:16,426 --> 01:23:18,276
- She has never
lacked for words.

1837
01:23:18,428 --> 01:23:20,945
Go do it.

1838
01:23:21,040 --> 01:23:24,282
- When I started at bootcamp,
I didn't know

1839
01:23:24,434 --> 01:23:26,618
How to connect with a child.

1840
01:23:26,770 --> 01:23:30,714
I didn't know how
to put on a mrs. Claus wig.

1841
01:23:30,865 --> 01:23:32,549
I thought that christmas
was a reason

1842
01:23:32,700 --> 01:23:35,201
To put in more hours
at the office.

1843
01:23:35,295 --> 01:23:38,037
And then I met belle

1844
01:23:38,131 --> 01:23:40,465
And everything changed.

1845
01:23:40,617 --> 01:23:41,892
When people talk
about christmas,

1846
01:23:42,043 --> 01:23:44,210
They say it's the
most wonderful

1847
01:23:44,229 --> 01:23:47,789
Time of the year for a reason.

1848
01:23:47,808 --> 01:23:50,475
It's the time
when you open your heart

1849
01:23:50,627 --> 01:23:54,738
To everything and everyone.

1850
01:23:54,965 --> 01:23:57,799
I learned you can't
give to others

1851
01:23:57,892 --> 01:24:00,635
What you can't give yourself.

1852
01:24:00,654 --> 01:24:07,066
So I gave myself the best
christmas present possible.

1853
01:24:07,086 --> 01:24:09,644
Merry christmas.

1854
01:24:09,737 --> 01:24:11,755
- Well done, my love. Ho, ho.

1855
01:24:11,906 --> 01:24:14,424
[cheers and applause]

1856
01:24:17,321 --> 01:24:19,078
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1857
01:24:19,098 --> 01:24:20,746
- One, two, three.

1858
01:24:20,766 --> 01:24:23,416
All: Bootcamp!

1859
01:24:23,510 --> 01:24:24,843
- Congratulations.

1860
01:24:24,995 --> 01:24:26,344
- Whoo-hoo!
<i> - Salud!</i>

1861
01:24:26,496 --> 01:24:28,847
- Wow.

1862
01:24:28,999 --> 01:24:30,498
- Belle, can I get you a glass?

1863
01:24:30,592 --> 01:24:32,776
- Oh, no, no.
Thank you.

1864
01:24:33,003 --> 01:24:34,853
Chris and I
have a very busy evening.

1865
01:24:35,005 --> 01:24:37,355
- Come on, the celebration
is just getting started.

1866
01:24:37,507 --> 01:24:39,765
- I know, but, ah, you know,

1867
01:24:39,785 --> 01:24:40,933
These last days
before christmas

1868
01:24:41,027 --> 01:24:42,953
Just keep us on our feet.

1869
01:24:43,104 --> 01:24:44,955
Emily, can I have
a word with you?

1870
01:24:45,106 --> 01:24:49,275
- Sure.
- Okay, great.

1871
01:24:49,294 --> 01:24:51,353
- Are you sure you can't
stick around, belle?

1872
01:24:51,446 --> 01:24:52,778
When am I gonna see you again?

1873
01:24:52,798 --> 01:24:54,131
- No, no, no.

1874
01:24:54,282 --> 01:24:56,949
I stay in touch
with all my graduates.

1875
01:24:56,969 --> 01:24:59,210
- How can I ever thank you
for everything you've done?

1876
01:24:59,304 --> 01:25:00,286
- Oh, no, no, no.

1877
01:25:00,305 --> 01:25:02,364
You did this all on your own.

1878
01:25:02,382 --> 01:25:06,384
And I'm just so
proud of you that...

1879
01:25:06,478 --> 01:25:13,299
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1880
01:25:13,393 --> 01:25:15,134
- You know how to sign?

1881
01:25:15,228 --> 01:25:16,486
Is there anything you can't do?

1882
01:25:16,713 --> 01:25:18,822
- [chuckles]

1883
01:25:18,973 --> 01:25:21,140
Goodbye, you handsome lug.

1884
01:25:21,160 --> 01:25:22,066
Better take good care of her.

1885
01:25:22,161 --> 01:25:24,235
- Oh, I will.

1886
01:25:24,388 --> 01:25:25,737
- Okay.

1887
01:25:25,889 --> 01:25:31,817
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1888
01:25:31,912 --> 01:25:33,244
- What did she say?

1889
01:25:33,397 --> 01:25:36,414
- She said she had
something special for me.

1890
01:25:36,508 --> 01:25:37,823
- What is it?

1891
01:25:37,843 --> 01:25:38,750
- I don't know.

1892
01:25:38,902 --> 01:25:44,830
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1893
01:25:44,850 --> 01:25:46,832
- Merry christmas.

1894
01:25:46,852 --> 01:25:50,002
- Merry christmas, belle.
Thank you.

1895
01:25:50,022 --> 01:25:52,263
- Enjoy your white christmas.

1896
01:25:52,416 --> 01:25:57,009
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1897
01:25:57,103 --> 01:25:59,938
- Something I've wanted to do
from the first day we met.

1898
01:26:00,032 --> 01:26:00,939
- What's that?

1899
01:26:01,091 --> 01:26:03,775
<i> [sweeping romantic music]</i>

1900
01:26:03,869 --> 01:26:10,690
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1901
01:26:10,784 --> 01:26:13,025
- Merry christmas, emily.

1902
01:26:13,119 --> 01:26:14,452
- Merry christmas, aiden.

1903
01:26:14,604 --> 01:26:21,384
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1904
01:26:23,555 --> 01:26:25,463
[all gasping]

1905
01:26:25,615 --> 01:26:28,950
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1906
01:26:29,043 --> 01:26:32,637
- Merry christmas.
- Ho, ho, ho!

1907
01:26:32,789 --> 01:26:39,569
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1908
01:26:45,969 --> 01:26:49,654
<i> [upbeat festive music]</i>

1909
01:26:49,748 --> 01:26:51,155
<i> - ♪ give me that cheer,</i>
<i> give me all that cheer ♪</i>

1910
01:26:51,308 --> 01:26:53,324
<i> ♪ ♪</i>

1911
01:26:53,477 --> 01:26:54,976
<i> ♪ see the snow,</i>
<i> it's gently falling ♪</i>

1912
01:26:54,995 --> 01:26:56,828
<i> ♪ children playing,</i>
<i> joyous calling ♪</i>

1913
01:26:56,922 --> 01:27:00,406
<i> ♪ everybody knows</i>
<i> that soon it's christmas ♪</i>

1914
01:27:00,425 --> 01:27:02,241
<i> ♪ streets are full</i>
<i> and decorated ♪</i>

1915
01:27:02,261 --> 01:27:03,909
<i> ♪ people shout, exhilarated ♪</i>

1916
01:27:03,929 --> 01:27:07,822
<i> ♪ everybody knows</i>
<i> that soon it's christmas ♪</i>

1917
01:27:07,841 --> 01:27:11,175
<i> ♪ trees are all lit up</i>
<i> around the town ♪</i>

1918
01:27:11,328 --> 01:27:12,602
<i> ♪ and everywhere you look ♪</i>

1919
01:27:12,754 --> 01:27:15,013
<i> ♪ you see lights</i>
<i> are twinkling ♪</i>

1920
01:27:15,107 --> 01:27:18,666
<i> ♪ not a single face</i>
<i> can wear a frown ♪</i>

1921
01:27:18,685 --> 01:27:21,260
<i> ♪ oh, we know santa</i>
<i> will soon be here ♪</i>

1922
01:27:21,280 --> 01:27:24,263
<i> ♪ so give me that cheer,</i>
<i> give me all that cheer ♪</i>

1923
01:27:24,357 --> 01:27:25,615
<i> Singers: ♪ give me that cheer,</i>
<i> give me all that cheer ♪</i>

1924
01:27:25,767 --> 01:27:27,525
<i> - ♪ listen to the</i>
<i> fire crackling ♪</i>

1925
01:27:27,677 --> 01:27:29,360
<i> ♪ while they're singing,</i>
<i> present wrapping ♪</i>

1926
01:27:29,454 --> 01:27:32,530
<i> ♪ filling up each stocking</i>
<i> with good cheer ♪</i>

1927
01:27:32,682 --> 01:27:34,349
<i> ♪ 'cause everyone knows ♪</i>

1928
01:27:34,367 --> 01:27:35,867
<i> ♪ mm, it's christmas ♪</i>

1929
01:27:36,019 --> 01:27:42,757
<i> ♪ ♪</i>