Christmas Class Reunion (2022) Movie Script
1
Felt like a long time
but it's here...
Let the good vibes roll in...
If you look outside
it's snowing...
And Santa's on the way...
Do those trees look crooked
to you?
No. Everything looks beautiful,
Elle.
You always do such
an amazing job.
This is the last winter formal
of our high school career.
Everything needs to be perfect.
Hey, I heard you got early
acceptance to Stanford.
That's incredible.
It was... it was a long shot
but it worked out.
Um... have you heard back
from any schools, Kam?
Oh! Principal Holt
just busted the lovebirds.
I think me and Katie got put
on the naughty list.
I couldn't help myself.
Look what Jay just gave me.
He said the Christmas tree
is to remember tonight
and the rest is for our future.
Aww.
Yeah.
Hey, is this dress too short?
I think it's too short.
No. I think your dress looks
great, Sam.
You sure?
Promise.
I need to find a mirror.
Just ask him to dance already.
He's smart...
and he's driven.
Sounds like someone I know.
We would be perfect together.
But he just thinks of me
as a friend
and I wouldn't want
to mess that up.
Whatever.
Don't tell me the winner
of every academic award
and president of every
extra-curricular activity
lacks the confidence to ask
someone to dance.
Come on, babe.
Um...
Abbi Ferguson just winked at me.
I'm... I'm gonna ask her
to dance.
Cool! Cool...
Alright everyone.
Gather around, gather around.
It's a very exciting time,
I know.
Come on.
It's the announcement
you've all been waiting for.
The crowning of your 2007
winter royals.
Whoop, whoop, whoop!
Go Bobcats!
Oh... sorry.
Really Devin?
Sorry. Sorry.
These shoes are really slippery.
What are you wearing?
It's festive... like me.
Just please try and take
this seriously.
And without further ado...
your class president,
Elle Chamberlain.
Yeah!
And your inexplicable choice
for class vice-president...
Devin Ryan.
Thank you, Principal Holt.
Class of 2007... you voted
and results are in.
I just want to compliment Elle
and the decorating committee.
I never made it
to any of the meetings,
but look how well
that worked out.
I mean, what a party,
am I right?
Yeah!
Let's not keep
everybody hanging.
And... your first winter
royal is...
Bryce McGuire.
Yes! Whoo!
What? Oh, my turn.
My turn. Okay.
Let's...
This is really good glue.
May I?
Your next winter royal is...
Uh, Elle Chamberlain.
Yeah, Elle!
Congratulations.
Thanks.
Is it snowing?
And you didn't think I helped
with the decor.
It's magical, right?
Ohhhh!
I am so sorry.
I'd say one of my greatest
strengths is that
I'm calm under pressure.
Managing the data cloud storage
division can be demanding
but I like to think I bring
a sense of balance
to the day-to-day operations.
And I'm proud of
the high standards
we've been able to achieve
in my 10 years here at Zigg.
So... how does it feel
to be on
Wired magazine's
35 under 35 list?
Is it cheesy to say
it's a dream come true...
because it is.
Just in time to show off
at your 15 year
high school reunion.
So far we have a 61 percent
RSVP rate.
That's insane.
I know. It's a good turnout.
No, it's insane that you did
the math on the RSVP's.
The location is locked.
The caterers just confirmed.
And you triple-checked timing
of the party vendor, yes?
They're delivering
everything Wednesday.
Perfect.
This must be the most
well-planned reunion
in the history of reunions.
It better be.
This is the first one
our class has ever had.
Every event since our
senior year winter formal
was such a catastrophe,
they nicknamed us
the cursed class.
Prom was ruined when
the septic tank ruptured.
Graduation was cut short
by a bout of food poisoning.
Wow.
Our five-year reunion was a bust
thanks to Hurricane Sandy
and our 10-year reunion
was in the summer
and literally
three people RSVP'd.
Which is why I moved this one
to Christmas
when everybody would be home
for the holidays.
This year... no excuses.
No disasters.
I'm gonna get it right.
Another RSVP.
Oh...
Everything okay?
It's just... there's this one
person from my class
who hasn't responded
to the invite.
And you hoped he would?
Oh, I love unrequited
high school love.
I wouldn't go quite that far.
I was valedictorian.
He was salutatorian.
It just would've made sense.
Not the steamy romance I had
in mind but to each their own.
And according to his social
media he's newly single.
You always do your research,
don't you?
Oh, uh... your car will be here
in 15 minutes.
I charged all your devices,
updated your calendar
and packed your food
for your flight.
Thank you.
You are the best.
Um...
Is there something else, Alma?
It's just, some of the
assistants have been talking.
Is Zigg in some kind
of legal trouble?
Those are just rumors.
If there was something going on,
Tom would tell me.
Especially when we're this close
to going public.
Don't worry about it.
Have a wonderful holiday break
and I'll see you
in the new year.
Okay. Thank you.
Customer service
please head over to
the wrapping aisle.
Customer service
to the wrapping aisle
This is Devin.
Oh, absolutely.
My team is loading the truck
as we speak.
See you soon. Bye-bye.
Dad.
Daughter.
Thank you.
Can I have your credit card
for some in-app purchases?
Nope.
Uh... but you could tackle
this pile of paperwork
I asked you to file.
Paper is so old school.
Why don't you let me build you
a digital database
and you can get rid of
all these file cabinets.
You could put in
a treadmill desk.
First off, have you seen
this warehouse?
I get my steps in every single
day, thank you very much.
Secondly, how did my daughter
get to be such a tech genius?
Digital native.
Evolve or perish.
Hey, so I have a walk-through
at the Hotel Grand
but then I was thinking...
pizza.
Sound good?
Pizza always sounds good.
What's the event?
It's my high school
class reunion.
Fifteen years.
So it's an old people party?
Excuse me, 15 years
was not that long ago
and I was fun back then,
still am.
If you say so.
Plus, I'm not actually going
to the reunion.
I'm just gonna be there for load
in and load out, that is it.
Why?
Uh, because the only reason
people go to a reunion
is to either show off
or relive the past
and I'm not interested in either
one of those things.
Anyone I really wanna catch up
with I just look up online.
Do you know how to do that?
Hey!
Don't forget, offers are due in
by 7:00 on Thursday.
Thanks for coming.
Merry Christmas.
I think we need to work on the
talking points for the kitchen.
Did you mention
the induction oven?
After selling houses
for 10 years
I think I know how
to talk up a kitchen.
Fine. I know we're getting
at least four offers anyway.
We have to review the new
housing development contracts.
Just put it in my calendar.
Our primary way of
communicating these days.
Don't start.
And about tonight...
Yeah. We should just pretend
like everything's normal.
Easier than answering
questions, right?
Okay. See you there.
I love that they included
everyone's yearbook pictures
in the reunion invite email.
Like you don't have
any unfortunate photos
of your high school self.
I burned every single one.
I have news.
News or gossip?
What's the difference?
So, Stan heard from someone
that the New York office
is filling their field reporter
position by Christmas.
Which means that by Friday
you'll know if you're-
we're, moving to New York.
Indianapolis I love you
but Big Apple I am ready.
It's a long-shot though.
So is winning a Tony but Audrey
McDonald has six.
Samantha... Sam.
As your friend and forever
hype person,
I can't believe that after
everything you've accomplished,
you still doubt yourself.
Because I'm not usually the one
who gets the thing.
I get close or
I'm in the running
but I don't take the gold.
You know sports metaphors
don't work on me.
I just... wanna feel seen.
Didn't happen much
in high school.
Well... they can't miss
you now.
So we'll bake the cookies
tomorrow for Winterfest
and then let's drive out
to the Christmas ranch
to look at the lights.
Oh, and Tommy and Michelle
are hosting a night of caroling
in their neighborhood.
I know they'd love to see you
and hear about all your success.
Even though I tell them about it
all the time.
Okay.
I just love having my Noelle
home for a whole week.
It's a perfect holiday.
Mom...
I know, I know.
You go by Elle.
I'll just never understand why
you don't use your given name.
Everyone loves
this time of year.
Some more than others.
Welcome home, sweetheart.
Thanks Dad.
Going up, going up.
Honey, look.
I made space on our wall
of achievement
for the Wired article
when it comes out.
Oh, you didn't have to do that.
Nonsense.
We love to see you succeed
and when people come over
they can see everything.
Oh, your father's stocking,
I could use your help
picking out some things.
Actually, I have to swing by
the hotel to do a walk-through
and then I'm meeting up
with the old gang
at Bobbie's Bar tonight.
Well... we'll find a time.
Hi. You must be Fritz.
And you must be 15 minutes late.
I apologize.
I had to borrow my dad's car
and he lost the keys.
It was a whole thing.
No problem at all.
Waiting on clients is what we
at the Hotel Grand do.
Okay, so we also brought
six ivory columns
and then some, just,
really nice holiday foliage
that will fit perfectly
in the layout.
Oh, just in time to meet
the meticulous mastermind
behind this soiree.
If you ever want a job in
event planning let me know.
I'm looking for my replacement.
Devin Ryan.
Elle Chamberlain.
I... I forgot.
Liv It Up is your parents'
company.
Yeah, it was.
They retired.
It's my company now.
I've been emailing
with someone named Alma.
My assistant.
Ah.
Well, I, um... I haven't
seen you since, um...
Graduation?
Uh... it wasn't graduation.
I was surfing in Baja.
I didn't see the point
in wearing a robe and walking
across a stage.
Right. Ceremony was never
your thing.
Small world bumping into you
like this.
Not really.
It's the job of the class
president to plan the reunions.
Wait, the job of high school
class president
lasts outside of high school?
Is it like a lifelong position?
You have to admit
that's kind of crazy.
It's not crazy.
It's how reunions work.
Saved by the bell.
Ah, it's about those custom
blue silk tablecloths
you specially requested to match
your exact high school colors.
Be back in a jiff.
I noticed that you didn't RSVP.
Yeah, reunions really aren't
my thing either.
Well, one less name-tag
I need to make.
Um... I appreciate
the business.
Is there somebody else
I should be dealing with
at the company?
Why?
It's just... not to be rude,
but I need this reunion
to go smoothly.
And the fact that the high
school king of goofing off
is in charge of setting up,
it just... makes me
kind of nervous.
How could I possibly consider
that rude?
Uh, look... high school
was a long time ago.
We're northern Connecticut's
premiere events company.
You're in good hands.
Sorry about that.
I'm gonna go tape off the stage
so my guys know where
to put everything.
Mmmhmm.
You two make a wonderful team.
Katie!
Yay, you're here!
Oh, I missed you.
I missed you.
Let's immediately get you
a drink
and you can catch me up
on your amazing life.
Uh, my amazing life?
You two have billboards
all over town.
I must've seen your face
five times
on the way home
from the airport.
You and Jay are killing it.
So, where is he?
Oh, finishing up some work,
I'm sure.
He'll be here any minute.
Elle!
Hi.
Well, the reunion fun
can start finally.
Fifteen years...
And still our class president.
And you guys are still
the most epic love story
to come out of Brookswood High.
Married 10 years.
That is amazing.
So what are you guys doing
to celebrate?
Uh...
We just signed a contract
with a new developer.
Yeah.
So that's kind of
the focus right now.
But what about you, are you
running Silicon Valley yet?
Uh, not yet but it's going well
and I love my job and Zigg
is a great place to work.
Most likely to succeed
out there succeeding, right?
I'm gonna go see about
getting us some drinks.
Thank you.
So how's the reunion
coming together?
Everything is coming
together perfectly.
Except today I learned
that our main vendor
is none other than Devin Ryan.
You remember him?
I mean, still as infuriating
as ever.
But the numbers are
looking good.
Kam still hasn't RSVP'd.
Don't tell me you're still
crushing on him
after all these years.
Uh, of course...
of course not.
No. No, I mean, it would just be
nice to, you know,
see him and catch up.
And maybe show off
your big, cool job in tech?
I mean, no...
maybe a little.
Uh... I gotta grab this,
um, but I'll be right back.
Okay.
Hey Alma. What's up?
Those rumors about Zigg
having legal issues...
well, those aren't
rumors anymore.
It's really bad, Elle.
How bad are we talking?
They're saying it's a federal
investigation...
as in the FBI.
Have you heard from Tom yet?
I cannot afford
to lose this job.
Elle?
Kam?
I thought that was you.
Oh wait, is that him?
The guy that you were
talking about?
Uh... I'll call you back.
Hi!
Hi. Did I interrupt
a work call?
Uh... just work drama.
It's probably nothing.
How are you?
I didn't think you were coming.
I didn't think I was either
but then my schedule changed
so I thought, why not?
Well, I'm glad you did.
Should we go inside?
- Yeah.
- Yeah. Okay.
You know, they actually
have machines
that print your signature so you
don't have to do it by hand.
Yeah, but all our customers
and our friends appreciate
a handwritten message.
Besides, if I didn't make you
do this,
you might forget
how to use a pen.
I wanna add something
to my Christmas list.
Sky... Christmas is only
a few days away.
It's a little late for that,
honey.
That's okay because all
you have to do is say yes.
Yes to what?
There's this coding and
robotics camp this summer.
It's really hard to get into
but I wanna try.
Okay.
It's four weeks.
Where?
Carnegie Mellon.
Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh's not that far.
Tell you what, I'll send
you all the info.
The application's due
before the end of the year.
Four weeks is a long time.
Aren't you a little young
for that?
No. Besides,
four weeks without me
means you're free to go do
fun stuff too.
Hmm...
Jam with your band.
Rake the yard.
Play poker.
Rake the yard?
I'm 13. How am I supposed
to know what dads do for fun?
Please, Dad?
Please, Dad'ing me...
Send me the link,
I'll consider it.
Yes!
Let's do this. High school,
eat your heart out.
Sam! You made it.
I cannot believe
how fabulous you look.
Thanks. It comes with the job.
And, uh, a brilliant stylist.
This is James.
I don't know what I would do
without him.
Uh, you'd still be wearing
frosted lip gloss and culottes.
Oh, I missed you guys.
Ladies, it's lovely to meet you
but now I need some drinks.
This round's on me.
Thank you.
There she is,
our fearless leader.
You having fun?
Oh yeah, it's great
seeing everyone.
In fact, it feels like
serendipity reconnecting
with you right now
because I'm actually moving
to the Bay area
after the holidays.
Um... really?
Wow. I mean,
talk about timing.
I'll be managing a senatorial
campaign up there.
It's the big leagues.
That sounds incredible, Kam.
But also challenging
and stressful.
Ah, I thrive on it.
I bet we have that in common.
You're the CTO of one of
the hottest tech companies
on the market.
You're a dynamo.
Just like in high school.
It'll be fun getting to know
each other again.
And my clients will be so
impressed that I know you.
Uh, hi Tom. I know this is
my third voicemail.
I'm just starting to worry that
I haven't heard back from you.
If you could let me know
everything's okay
that would be great.
Black coffee, please.
I think this is yours.
Thank you.
I wonder if M and N
are around here somewhere.
Huh?
If you're Elle...
I'm looking for M and N.
That's a bad joke.
Uh... I haven't had my coffee
yet, obviously.
Since you're here...
can we talk Santa hats?
What about them?
I wanted to add Santa hats
so we could take a class photo
with everyone wearing one.
That wasn't part of
the original order.
I know. I had the idea
this morning.
But if you can't make that work,
you can say so.
Your boring black coffee.
Oh, thank you.
Oh my gosh, you're
Elle Chamberlain!
Dad, I didn't know you knew
anyone famous.
Dad?
Famous?
Elle gave a TED Talk
about coding
from the female perspective.
It was awesome.
Uh... well, thank you.
Can we rewind to the part
about you having a daughter?
Yeah, this is Skylar.
My 13 going on 50 year old who
apparently watches TED Talks.
Elle and I went to high school
together.
I'm a coder too, app design.
Nice. Uh... what software
do you use?
Appery but I also build my own.
That is very impressive.
I'm applying for the summer
coding program
at Carnegie Mellon.
Could I use you as a reference?
Skylar.
I'd be happy to be a reference.
It's a great program.
I was actually a speaker there
last summer.
Of course you were.
Uh, but that's very nice.
Thank you.
Yes, thank you.
I'll wait in the car.
I gotta admit, I never
pictured you
as a parent to a teenager.
A single parent to a teenager
and trust me, I am aware.
She seems so cool and smart
and she likes to build software.
Well, the cool part she clearly
gets from me.
Uh, but the tech part
not so much.
She wants to go to this
coding camp
and I think she should be out
having fun, be a kid.
Well, if she's anything like me,
then programming is fun.
And she'll meet a lot of other
kids with similar interests.
Hmm.
Um... I'll add the Santa hats.
I'd appreciate that, thank you.
We haven't done this together
in years.
I didn't realize how much
I missed it.
It wouldn't be our Winterfest
charity fundraiser
without my signature snowflake
and snowman cookies.
They always sell out.
Wow, Mom. Look at you!
So... tell me everything
about last night.
Who you saw.
What everyone is up to.
How impressed they all are
with your job.
Not everybody cares about
stuff like that.
Everyone seemed really good.
I mean, Katie and Jay
are as in love as ever
and killing it in
the real estate world.
Samantha has really come
into her own.
Kam was there.
Oh really?
He's, um... actually moving
to the Bay area in the new year.
Isn't that something?
Sounds like fate to me.
Does he have a good job?
A Master's degree?
Mom...
What? Just asking.
A thank you holiday ham
from Bill Wilson.
Same gift every Christmas,
like clockwork.
Oh... right. You keep it.
It'll save you from ordering in.
So, um, what are you doing
for Christmas?
I'll go to my Mom's.
I'll just tell her you have
to work.
Well... it's definitely not
how I saw this year going.
Hey, look...
I understood when you told me
you needed space.
It's a lot.
Working together, being married.
I guess I just... don't see
where we go from here.
It feels like our life's
running us
instead of the other way around.
I know we make a great team
but it's not enough.
We both know that.
It's funny.
We used to be this couple
that everybody wanted to be.
Look at us now.
If only they knew.
They'd be disappointed.
Just like we are.
This place is so freaking
festive I can't handle it.
Sam?
Hi.
I thought that was you.
Bryce.
Hi, I'm James.
Samantha's, uh, platonic
best friend.
Nice to meet you, James.
Sam, you look fantastic.
Thanks. So do you.
I assume you guys are here
for the reunion too.
Yeah. Wouldn't miss it.
Bryce was captain
of the swim team...
and winter royal...
and voted best looking
in the yearbook.
And now I'm in grad school
for urban planning in New York.
Oh, how about that.
Sam and I might be there
soon too for work.
We're talking national news
for a certain well-known
morning show.
What are you doing?
I'm starting rumors.
It's one of my many skills.
Well you'll have to look
me up some time.
Both of you.
I gotta go but, um...
see you guys around.
Looking forward to it.
Come on Tom, pick up.
Pick up, pick up, pick up.
Where are you, Tom?
Thank you, guys.
Good set, guys.
Thank you, it was good.
You guys were great up there.
Thanks.
Yeah, a couple of guys
from the band are still around.
The band?
Like the high school
senior year talent show band?
Yeah.
Didn't you guys have
a terrible name like-
The Harmony Wizards.
Hmm.
What can I say?
We were raised on American
Idol and Harry Potter.
And you were playing
one of Jay's parties
and your amps blew,
like, a fuse?
The entire neighborhood
lost power.
Yeah, that was us.
Huh.
But I only play
the acoustic guitar now
so you don't have to worry.
Oh, well that's...
that's a huge relief.
Yeah, I switched over when,
um, Skylar was born.
Uh, when she was a baby
she loved listening to me play
but now, you know, she'd rather
run around with her friends
than listen to me.
Well, did you wanna hang out
with your parents
when you were her age?
I know you're making
a valid point
but it doesn't mean I like it.
Uh... I was kinda hoping
if I won her a couple prizes
from the fun and games area,
maybe she'd be impressed
with her old man.
Okay.
One, do not use old man.
We are barely in our 30s.
And two, I could stand
to blow off some steam
at the snowball throw.
Hmm. Everything okay?
Yeah, just some work stress.
Okay.
Okay. You promise not to be
a sore loser?
No, of course,
because I'm not gonna lose.
You know, I still
would've respected you
if you would have thrown a game
or two my way.
You wish.
Hey.
It's your mom's cookie booth.
Oh wow, these look amazing.
Skylar's gonna love these.
And it matches
the keychain I won.
Hey, Elle!
Wow, those look delicious.
Hey Kam.
Put me down for a box too.
Devin Ryan.
It's been a long time.
Yeah. It, uh, it has.
Devin's company's doing
the setup for the reunion.
Nice. So you're still living
around here?
Yeah.
That must be a trip.
I can't imagine.
What do you mean?
Just, you know, living
in your hometown still.
Anyway, um... a bunch
of people
are gathering
at Page Park tomorrow.
Wanna go, Elle?
Go sledding together?
You too.
Uh, sure.
That'd be great.
Devin, you in?
Why not?
Look what I found.
Don't mind me.
What are you wearing and why?
Please tell me you didn't
dig this up
just to make fun of my
teenage style choices.
I wanted to see if you and Elle
were friends back then.
We didn't really run
in the same circles, Sky.
She was more of a color
inside the lines kind of person
and I was... fun.
Can I have my laptop
back please?
She's super smart, Dad.
I'm aware of that.
Hey, I was thinking.
Um... this coding camp.
I looked at the website
and I read some reviews
and it looks pretty fantastic.
And I hear you'll meet a lot of
kids with the same interests.
Does that mean I can go?
You promise to FaceTime me
twice a day?
Yes, yes, yes!
Thank you, Dad.
And this, um, digital database
you mentioned...
is that something you could
really build?
Totally!
Uh, you would have one section
for inventory
and another for accounts.
I can use it as my project
for the coding camp application.
I can start right now.
Sorry. I'll use mine.
There it is.
I used to love coming here
as a kid.
Even in high school.
On snow days we used
to all show up
and we would compete
to see how many people
we could fit on a sled.
I never really understood
the fun of sledding.
I mean, all the way up a hill
just for a few seconds
of sliding down,
during which you could break
your arm or ruin your blowout.
Where's your sense of adventure?
Oh... he's here.
Who?
Bryce.
- Oh, um... Samantha...
- Hey there.
Hey guys.
I see you decided on staying
warm and dry.
We don't have sleds.
Well, I'm happy to share.
Sam, you can go first
and then, uh,
you and I can go down together.
Um... I would,
I would love to.
Yeah, sledding is totally,
uh, my thing.
Uh... can you just give us
a sec?
Great. I'll meet you up top.
I thought you knew.
It's like I invent new ways
to embarrass myself.
Just say the word
and I won't even so much
as look at him again.
No, no. Don't be silly.
He likes you.
Go. Have some adventure.
I'll sit here and enjoy
my hot chocolate.
Thank you.
Hey. Where's James?
Sledding with Bryce.
At least one of us
is getting noticed.
What do you mean?
This reunion is bringing up
all sorts of
high school feelings for me.
Isn't it strange how
you can go make
a whole life for yourself
and then you're still trying
to impress people
you don't even know anymore?
Actually not as strange
as you might think.
And everybody loved you
in high school.
No, everyone loved you
in high school.
I was in the background...
Invisible.
Not to me you weren't.
I called you when I was out
in San Francisco last year.
I know, I'm sorry.
I should've called you back.
I just get so tunnel-visioned
with my job sometimes
that I forget to have
a personal life.
You work so hard, do everything
you're supposed to.
It's like, does it even matter,
you know?
What's it all for?
Elle, is everything okay?
Yeah. Yeah I'm, uh...
just having a moment.
Hey. Uh... can I talk to you
for a second?
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
Let me just say, if you wanna
race me down the hill
I'm gonna warn you, my middle
name is Speed.
Um... the hotel called.
We have a problem.
Oh, I'm sure it's nothing
we can't handle.
The fire in the kitchen
was containable.
Okay.
But the smoke and water damage
to the ballroom is significant.
As much as I've so enjoyed
working with you both,
there is no way we can host
your reunion.
We can fix this.
We just need to find
another location.
At least your props and
equipment weren't loaded in yet.
Uh, Elle...
Hmm?
We loaded it all in last night.
I wanted the crew to get
an early start
to make sure everything
would be ready for tomorrow.
Including the Santa hats.
Insurance will cover
what we lost,
but even if you do find
another place,
all my holiday stuff is already
spoken for for other events.
Is it the worst thing
if there's no reunion?
People have been looking
forward to this for months
and I for one am not gonna
let them down.
Has our class had
an extraordinarily
long list of calamities?
Yes.
Is it strange that
it keeps happening?
Yes.
Hmm.
But does that really mean
that our class is cursed?
- Yes?
- No!
This is just a small roadblock.
It's a speed-bump.
If it seems like things
are going wrong,
well that's when you need
to roll up your sleeves
and get to work.
We have a little over 24 hours
to pull it together.
This Christmas class reunion
will happen.
Alright, team.
Ideas. Shout them out.
My brother in law runs
the bakery down on Main.
I'll see if he can get us
some free desserts.
We have a bunch
of small tchotchkes
we use to stage houses.
Christmas trees, lights, bows.
I can contact the local
news station,
see if they're willing to help
out with some sound equipment.
Perfect. We'll take everything
we can get.
Thanks everybody.
Okay.
I'm gonna research some
new locations, make some calls.
And I'll look around
the warehouse to see
if there's anything that even
resembles holiday inventory
that I can scrounge up.
That's great.
Okay.
Good luck.
Alright.
Hi.
Hey.
What are you doing here?
Just more reunion planning.
Your dad went to go locate
some inventory.
See, that's exactly what
I'm trying to help him with.
If he had a digital database,
everything would be
at his fingertips.
That's... a really good idea.
You wanna see?
Absolutely.
Ever since my
grandparents retired,
Dad has really expanded
some things around here,
except for the technology.
So, I thought I'd help him join
the 21st century.
These are all of your
dad's clients?
He has some pretty big accounts.
Everybody loves my dad.
He's always dependable so
his customers are super loyal.
Anyway, I've got some more
backend work to do
but this is pretty much it.
Well, I would say that you're
off to a really great start.
You are lightyears ahead of
where I was at your age.
Getting feedback from you is,
like, really awesome.
Well, you're, like,
really awesome.
I'm sure you're realizing
who the real brains
behind this operation is.
Honey, can you give us a second?
Bye Elle.
Bye Skylar.
So there might be one possible
last resort option
for some decorations.
But it won't be pretty.
Welcome to the land
of lost decorations.
Otherwise known as
the storage room
where I keep the older stuff
no one wants to rent.
Hmm.
My mother would love this.
I think she would
honestly faint.
There is no one who loves
Christmas more than her.
Uh, I'll take that bet.
You should see
my parents' place.
They have an inflatable nativity
scene on the front lawn.
Year round.
That's pretty good but,
uh, I'll do you one better.
Elle is my nickname.
My given name is... Noelle.
You're joking.
No, I'm not.
Game over, you win.
Okay, so I'm guessing this
isn't up to the usual
Elle Chamberlain standards
but, I mean, it's better
than nothing.
Well, it'll definitely need
some TLC.
But, you know, we can make
this work.
Where do we even start?
Well, anything that
doesn't disintegrate
when you touch it
is up for grabs.
Oh. Okay.
This is like a dream playground
for a kid.
Skylar must love it.
Well, she did. She's a little
old for it now.
Which she constantly
reminds me about.
She likes you though.
She's a great kid, Devin.
And you're doing
a wonderful job.
What about Skylar's mom?
Yeah, they FaceTime
twice a week.
She's deployed overseas,
uh, Air Force.
We were, uh, just a couple
of college kids
and it didn't work out.
Never would've planned my life
to go this way
but sometimes the best things
are the ones you didn't plan.
Devin Ryan, you are full
of surprises.
Fifteen years ago I couldn't get
you to attend a single student
government meeting and now
you're helping save the reunion.
Thank you.
I really appreciate all this.
Yeah, well if you want
some assistance with finding
some other venues, I could
help make some calls.
Sure, uh, that would be,
um, great.
If you wanna swing by
tomorrow morning?
Sure.
Oh.
Hey.
Uh... Bobbie said
that he could lend us
some of the chafing dishes
so I figured I'd just swing by
and pick them up.
I just came by to pick up
some of the decor
we lent him for his
holiday karaoke.
Ah, right.
Hey, my brother asked about
Christmas Eve dinner.
I said you'd be
at your mother's.
This will be the first
Christmas we spent apart
since we were teenagers.
I know.
It's kind of hard for me to
imagine Christmas morning
without your freshly baked
monkey bread.
Makes it all feel
very... real.
Well, I should... yeah.
Tom, I'm trying really, really
hard not to freak out over here.
If you could give me a call back
in the morning,
I would greatly appreciate it.
Elle, honey...
you have a visitor.
Hey.
Hey. So, how's operation
save the reunion going?
Uh, great.
It's, uh, it's gonna be great.
We're gonna figure it out
and find a new venue.
It'll be great.
Very convincing.
Look, it's pretty late
and people who don't work
as hard as you
have probably already gone home
for the day.
Right.
There's this really cool thing
called dinner.
Maybe you've heard of it?
I think it kind of rings a bell.
So... why don't we go
grab a bite?
I have still so much to do.
Come on, you deserve a break.
Plus, I already made
reservations.
One of our old favorites.
I guess I could go
for a nice meal.
I used to think this was
the epitome of fine dining
when we were kids.
I did too.
I am so sorry.
This is not what I was picturing
for our first dinner.
We should go somewhere else.
No. Sometimes the best things
are the ones that you didn't
plan, right?
And this is definitely
the only restaurant in town
with moussaka a la Christmas.
Red and green sauce.
Brilliant.
Hey, we're all in town for the
nostalgia so let's go for it.
Here's to being old enough
to drink at the classiest
Greek restaurant
in the tru-state area.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Oh, sorry I couldn't make
the emergency meeting today
but I had a couple big
conference calls.
But this is what reunions
are all about.
Reconnecting.
True.
I have to be honest with you.
I googled you a few days ago.
You're a really
intriguing person.
I mean, you always were.
Um... I actually looked you up
online too.
You did?
I was also curious.
Mmhmm.
I, um... I had a huge crush
on you senior year.
Really?
Okay, don't laugh.
But I had the perfect fantasy
planned in my head
for winter formal.
You would surprise me at my
house all dressed to the nines,
holding a corsage.
And you would ask me if you
could escort me to the ball
and then we would dance
the night away
with all of our friends.
Why didn't you say something?
I... I don't know.
Uh... I was working up the nerve
and then you asked
Abbi Ferguson to dance.
Oh.
And obviously the rest of
the night went a bit sideways.
Yes, it did.
Why didn't you ever ask me out?
To be honest with you, Elle...
you were way out of my league.
What?
Valedictorian.
Class president.
President of a lot
of things actually.
Speaking of being president
of things...
I'm putting together
an advisory panel
of tech industry professionals
for one of my clients.
I'd love to get your feedback
on it.
Oh. Uh... sure.
Mmhmm.
Great.
Alright. What do we got?
So I put together a spreadsheet
of 23 potential venues
within a 40-mile radius.
I should've ordered doubles.
They're booked through Easter.
We definitely need heat
in the bathrooms, right?
Yes, having a broken elevator
for a restaurant on the 36th
floor is a deal breaker.
Your auditorium is still
an active crime scene
for a double murder?
Exotic dancers?
Your name, "The North Pole",
is very misleading.
Well, that was the last one
on the list.
We're toast.
We just need to think outside
the box.
We're resourceful people.
We could turn any space
into a winter wonderland.
I mean, you even made magic
out of our high school gym
at winter formal.
It wasn't all magic that night.
Let's do that again.
Flood a gym?
Yes.
No. I mean, not the flooding
part, the gymnasium.
It's big, it's nostalgic,
and it has heated bathrooms.
That's either the greatest
idea of all time or the worst.
But we really don't have
any other options, do we?
Who would we even call?
Believe it or not,
Principal Holt is still running
the show at Brookswood.
And I know exactly where
to find him.
Ho, ho, ho!
Merry Christmas!
Merry, merry.
Ho, ho, ho!
Best time of the year.
It's a shock, I know.
I mean... he looks great.
Smile for Santa!
And have you been
good this year?
Aren't you guys a little...
not eight years old to be
visiting Santa Clause?
Well...
We're just...
Shh. It's okay.
This is a safe space
for true believers like us.
Hi. Uh...
Principal Holt,
it's Elle Chamberlain.
Principal Holt?
My dear, my name
is Santa Clause.
Of course, uh, Santa.
Do you remember me?
Santa Clause never forgets
a name.
Especially from the nice list.
Hello Santa.
Devin Ryan.
I'm pretty sure your name's
still at the top of
the naughty list.
We have a really big favor
to ask.
Can we use the high school's gym
for the reunion tonight?
Well, that doesn't sound
as much like a favor
as a Christmas wish.
That's really Santa's specialty.
Take a seat.
Okay.
However, the school is closed
for the remainder
of the year, so...
I know, and we wouldn't
be asking
unless it was our truly last
and only hope.
We literally have hours
before the reunion
is supposed to begin
and we're desperate.
And you know, the class of 2007
has faced its challenges
over the years.
Some of them were
your holly-jolly doing,
if I do recall, my dear boy.
Smile.
Please, Santa.
We just wanna get
the class together.
It would be our Christmas wish.
Peppermint!
Peppermint.
If you promise me there
will be no mischief... Devin.
I will grant you
your Christmas wish.
Thank you, Santa.
Oh... got me.
The magic of Christmas.
Perfect.
Elle, come check this out.
This is looking great.
Great!
Your brother in law really
came through for us.
Thanks.
Have you seen Kam?
He said that he'd set up
the check-in table
but I haven't heard from him.
No, sorry.
Not bad for an emergency
back-up plan.
You did it.
Uh, we did it.
Tonight the cursed class
breaks the curse.
Couldn't have done it
without you.
Hmm, something tells me
you would've found a way.
What a difference
15 years makes.
Yeah. I should, uh, make
sure the, um...
speakers are plugged in.
And I'm gonna go check on
the name-tags.
Okay.
You know, this place brings back
so many memories.
We should recreate our yearbook
photo with the group
except without the embarrassing
hairstyles this time.
Katie, is everything okay?
Jay moved out a month ago.
What?
Please don't say anything.
I don't know what we're doing.
All this on top of that
and it's Christmas...
my head is swimming.
Hey. Hey.
I'm so sorry you guys are going
through this.
I guess I always just imagined
the two of you
as the perfect couple.
I know, everyone thinks that.
I thought that.
But there's no such thing
as perfect.
We used to have fun together,
make each other laugh.
And now... I guess I was kinda
hoping the reunion
would bring something back
for us.
Maybe it will.
You'll find your way
through this.
Oh! You look amazing.
Okay, um... and this
isn't working with this.
What's... what's wrong?
I was hoping to have some good
news about New York for tonight.
Samantha...
Please remember that you are
bravely pursuing your dreams
and it is working.
All that matters is what
you think of you.
Well, and what I think of you.
Let's go get 'em.
Hey. Which... which one?
Huh? Huh? Huh?
The green one, obviously.
Thank you for
your fashion advice.
I can't believe you're going
to a school dance at your age.
It's a reunion.
And you just went to a middle
school Christmas dance,
like, two weeks ago.
Yeah, but I'm 13 and you're old.
Besides, isn't this
the same reunion
you said you had no interest in,
like, three days ago?
You're going because of Elle,
aren't you?
- I'm going because...
- Mmhmm.
I'm helping a friend
and I'm a man of my word.
It's okay, Dad.
I like her.
You haven't gone out with anyone
in a long time.
I think you should.
You do?
Of course.
And if it's Elle, maybe we can
visit her in California
and I can get an internship
at Zigg.
Ah, your diabolical master plan
has been revealed.
Come on.
She's incredibly cool.
Yeah.
And I like the way
you look at her.
I think she makes you happy.
She's not the only one.
Come here!
- Aww... Dad!
- Come here.
I love you, kiddo.
I love you too, Dad.
Come in.
Are you gonna wear
these tonight?
No.
But I do kinda feel like
I'm back in high school
getting ready for a dance.
You'll have fun.
You have so much to talk about.
Living in the city,
your big job.
What if all of that went away?
What do you mean?
I've always felt pressure to
achieve and succeed in school
and then in work.
Striving towards perfection.
I've built my whole world
around it, my identity.
So... what if it goes away?
What's left?
You know, as a parent
you can get caught up
in your child's successes
as a way to prove to the world
that you did a good job.
I may be guilty of that.
But Noelle, all your father
and I ever wanted
was for you to know that
whatever you set your mind to
you could do.
We just wanted you to know
how capable you are
so you could pursue
every opportunity.
I'm sorry if I pushed you
too hard.
But I never wanted you to be
so caught up in achieving
that you miss what's important
in life.
I just... I don't know what
my path forward looks like.
I don't know what will make
me happy.
That's okay.
It might be a bumpy road
to get there but you will.
Thanks Mom.
Were you expecting anyone?
No.
Elle... you look beautiful.
Uh... what are you doing here?
I was wondering if
you'd like to join me
at our school dance...
15 years late.
I thought I'd go all in
on the high school feels
and bring you that corsage too.
You two have to pose
by the tree.
Mom.
I would be happy to.
I feel terrible I couldn't help
with the setup today.
I had yet another major
situation with a client.
It never ends.
But you know how that goes.
Talk about a blast
from the past.
I am so glad we did this.
I have to admit,
I'm a bit nervous.
I hope this all goes smoothly.
Don't worry, I will be
right here with you.
Uh, I am so sorry, Elle.
I really have to take this.
Can you hold that thought?
I'll, uh, see you inside.
Okay.
The trees and grass
are frosting up
There's something in the air...
It's cold outside, let's cozy up
In your grandfather's
favorite chair...
Oh, my God!
You look amazing.
You guys look stunning.
Elle Chamberlain for the win.
Everyone's having a blast.
It really did come together,
didn't it?
Speaking of coming together...
are you here on a date?
Oh, um... yeah.
So, uh... Kam and I have
actually hung out a bit this week
and then, um, he asked me
to the dance.
It's so romantic.
Look at you, finally getting
everything you wanted.
Yeah, I guess so.
Um... I gotta take this.
I'll be right back.
Save me a dance.
- Okay.
- Okay.
No.
Hey... Elle?
What's wrong?
Um, nothing. Everything...
everything is fine.
Hey. If nothing's wrong
then why were you standing
outside staring at your phone
like you just found out
Christmas was cancelled?
Zigg is officially over.
Everything that I've been
working so hard for is gone.
No more 35 under 35 list.
It's... it's all over.
Elle, I am... I am so sorry.
But this isn't a reflection
of you.
It will be.
Trust me, in the valley,
Zigg will be the butt of
every joke and so will I.
And the timing?
When I'm back here
at my old high school,
surrounded by everybody
who thinks I've become
this big success.
My resume is how I know
who I am.
When I, uh, first found out
I was gonna be a father...
I was in total denial.
I mean, I was supposed to be
out traveling with my band.
The Melody Magicians?
The Harmony Wizards.
And, um...
I had to give that all up.
I had to recalibrate.
I did not see myself
as a parent but I was.
It was, uh, it was in there
I just didn't know it yet.
Because when I held Skylar
for the first time
and watched her take her
first steps
and then she called me "Dad"..
It just felt like the most
right thing in the world.
So, having Skylar helped you
find yourself?
I've never felt more lost
in my life.
You're not lost.
You're just changing directions.
Steve Jobs lost
his company twice
before he had major success.
What? What, I read.
Devin Ryan, you are continually
full of surprises.
What are you even doing here?
I thought that you weren't
interested in reunions.
I got a truckload of dusty
never-used decorations in there.
I'm just here to keep
an eye on them,
make sure nothing goes wrong.
Yeah. Hmm.
Can't trust these
high school kids.
I'm glad you came.
I wouldn't wanna miss
your big night.
Shall we?
Hey.
Let tonight be magical.
Tomorrow's a new day.
There you are.
I've been looking
all over for you.
Can I grab you for a minute?
There is something
very important
I need to talk to you about.
Um... Devin, can I find
you later?
Yeah.
Come on.
I just heard the news
about Zigg.
Man, what a terrible thing to
happen so close to Christmas.
But I can help you fix this.
What are you talking about?
I called my guy who does
crisis management.
He's the best in the business
and he's willing to help you out
as a favor to me.
The most important thing is
to jump on this right away.
Protect your reputation.
You don't want something
like this to derail your career.
I can call him right now.
No.
Thanks Kam, I'll handle this
my own way.
But not tonight.
Tonight is about celebrating
and being with friends.
Are you sure?
More than ever.
Okay, your call.
Um... so, do you wanna dance?
If high school me could see
this moment right now,
she would be so happy.
Great, let's go.
You seem like a decent guy, Kam.
The kind of guy that anyone
looking for someone
who cares about perfection
and success
would be thrilled to find.
But I'm not that person anymore.
I don't understand.
I wanna be the kind of person
who takes a chance.
A chance on what?
On telling someone else
that I feel something for them.
And for once in my life not
doing something that's planned.
So... do you think
that you might be able
to find another dance partner?
Oh, I'm good.
I'm pretty sure I saw
Abbi Ferguson by the bar.
Hey. It's speech time.
Uh... can it wait?
No. We gotta be
out of here soon.
Okay.
Hello?
Uh, hi. Can I please have
your attention?
Welcome back Brookswood
class of 2007.
I can't believe I am back
on this stage.
Devin, I'm watching you.
I just wanna thank you all
so much for working so hard
to make this finally happen.
We did it.
The cursed class is no more.
Hey. We're working
on the generators,
hopefully they'll be up soon.
It's really coming down outside.
The parking lot is covered.
The city should be salting
and plowing soon though.
So the safest thing for everyone
is to hunker down here
and wait until it's over?
Yeah. We should look
for supplies
in case it's a long night
or the pipes freeze.
I have some flashlights
in the truck we could grab.
Yeah.
Okay.
Looks like the curse wasn't done
with us quite yet.
And we were so close.
There's something
I need to tell you.
Yeah. Uh, we don't have
to do this right now.
You have a lot on
your mind already.
Yeah. Uh, yeah, it can...
it can wait.
Okay.
This is crazy.
There's gotta be some blankets
or supplies
in one of these rooms.
At this point I'd be fine
with a breaker switch.
Okay, I know we're not
students anymore,
we're full-on adults.
But it still kinda feels like
we're not supposed
to be in here.
Yeah.
And I always pictured this room
to be way less pathetic.
Right?
Um, speaking of pathetic...
I, um... lost my job tonight.
Maybe my whole career.
What?
Oh Elle, I'm so sorry.
Psst!
Katie? What are you doing?
This spot, recognize it?
Yeah. It's our spot.
We used to come here every day
between fourth and fifth period.
Until Principal Holt busted us.
Wow.
I used to look forward
to that moment all day.
Me too.
I found this tonight
when I was getting ready.
I haven't worn it in years.
What are we doing?
I don't know.
I remember the old us
but who are we now?
I think we need to be careful,
Jay.
Or we're gonna lose what we had-
what we have.
Yeah, it's like we became
work partners
and forgot how to be
life partners.
How do we fix that?
We go to Paris.
Jay, I'm serious.
I am too.
We spend the first two weeks
of the new year
doing something we should've
done a long time ago.
We focus on us.
On our future outside
of the office.
I love you.
Then, now... and always.
I love you too.
You know, that night
at winter formal,
I was so jealous of you.
You... you were?
You got the crown.
You were popular
and pretty and...
I just felt like... nothing.
Sam, I...
You know, I have spent
so much of my life
looking for validation
from other people.
It's exhausting and I don't
wanna do that anymore.
And neither should you.
There you are.
Sam... you got it.
Got what?
Stan's assistant heard
from one of the legal associates
who saw an email from corporate.
You got the job.
We're moving to New York!
Really?
Oh, I can't believe it!
Ah! Yay!
Ho, ho, ho!
No fraternizing
on school property.
I brought my engineering elves
to get the power back on
just in the Saint... Nick...
of time, it seems.
Yeah, we're just gonna...
Ho, ho, ho!
Crazy kids.
Look at you two.
Still Brookswood's most epic
love story.
Like I said, what a difference
15 years makes.
No corsage?
I need to find Devin.
Devin.
I don't think I've seen him
since he got us the flashlights.
I think he might've left.
- Hi Dad.
- Hey Sky.
Uh, just checking in.
You doing okay?
I'm doing fine.
But the school power outage
is all over social media.
What did you do now, Dad?
Ha, ha, ha.
No, it's back on now but, um...
I'm gonna head home.
You're coming home already?
That's lame, even for you.
Oh, thank you for that.
Turns out I was right.
Reunions really aren't my thing.
Did something happen?
Oh, no, honey.
It's just sometimes
things don't turn out
the way you hoped they would.
I'll see you soon.
Well folks, the storm
is finally letting up.
The snowplows are out and about
and it's time for us
to shut things down.
So, get home safe everybody
and Merry Christmas.
Oh, wait, wait, wait.
Elle?
Uh... hi.
Um, please, please
don't leave quite yet.
You know, reunions are supposed
to give us a chance
to reminisce and relive
the good old days.
This week I found myself
reflecting more on
how I spent the last 15 years.
And I realized that no matter
how many plans you make
or goals you set,
you can never fully
prepare yourself
for what's gonna happen.
You can't control it.
There will be things that change
you inside and out,
hopefully for the better.
I'm not the same person
I was 15 years ago.
None of us are.
And that is a beautiful thing.
'Cause I can't wait to see
what's next for all of us.
So, I think this reunion could
use one more song, right?
Before we all go home
to celebrate the holidays
with our families.
Before we all go off
into what's next.
And because there's
someone special
I haven't danced with yet...
Devin Ryan.
Devin Ryan, please report
to the gym immediately.
I thought you left.
I almost did.
Well, I'm glad you didn't
because I'm gonna need
a ride home tonight.
I'm just so grateful that
you fell from up above...
We're ready now...
Thank you.
For what?
About a million things.
This reunion didn't go
as planned.
At all.
But in the end, it couldn't
have gone better.
It's who we are...
We're ready now...
We're ready now...
We're ready now...
Together now...
It wouldn't be winter formal
without a little surprise.
Would it?
We can finally be
together now.
Don't worry, it's just paper.
- You made it.
- Merry Christmas.
My interview with
the governor ran long
and then my train was delayed.
Did I miss anything?
No, no. No worries.
They're not even here yet.
I was about to get us
some drinks.
What can I get you?
I'll have what you're having.
Just make it a double.
Just a club soda for me.
Wait...
You guys!
I'm so happy for you.
You're gonna be great parents.
Hey!
Hi.
Merry Christmas.
I just ordered some champagne
and one sparkling water
because, guys, I have
some big news.
Liv It Up rentals
just got a contract
for the biggest event
of next year.
But the client is very demanding
and I'm concerned that she might
just drive me crazy.
For the rest of my life.
We're getting married.
Yeah! Congratulations!
Hey.
A toast.
To living our best lives and
sharing them with each other.
Cheers.
Felt like a long time
but it's here...
Let the good vibes roll in...
If you look outside
it's snowing...
And Santa's on the way...
Do those trees look crooked
to you?
No. Everything looks beautiful,
Elle.
You always do such
an amazing job.
This is the last winter formal
of our high school career.
Everything needs to be perfect.
Hey, I heard you got early
acceptance to Stanford.
That's incredible.
It was... it was a long shot
but it worked out.
Um... have you heard back
from any schools, Kam?
Oh! Principal Holt
just busted the lovebirds.
I think me and Katie got put
on the naughty list.
I couldn't help myself.
Look what Jay just gave me.
He said the Christmas tree
is to remember tonight
and the rest is for our future.
Aww.
Yeah.
Hey, is this dress too short?
I think it's too short.
No. I think your dress looks
great, Sam.
You sure?
Promise.
I need to find a mirror.
Just ask him to dance already.
He's smart...
and he's driven.
Sounds like someone I know.
We would be perfect together.
But he just thinks of me
as a friend
and I wouldn't want
to mess that up.
Whatever.
Don't tell me the winner
of every academic award
and president of every
extra-curricular activity
lacks the confidence to ask
someone to dance.
Come on, babe.
Um...
Abbi Ferguson just winked at me.
I'm... I'm gonna ask her
to dance.
Cool! Cool...
Alright everyone.
Gather around, gather around.
It's a very exciting time,
I know.
Come on.
It's the announcement
you've all been waiting for.
The crowning of your 2007
winter royals.
Whoop, whoop, whoop!
Go Bobcats!
Oh... sorry.
Really Devin?
Sorry. Sorry.
These shoes are really slippery.
What are you wearing?
It's festive... like me.
Just please try and take
this seriously.
And without further ado...
your class president,
Elle Chamberlain.
Yeah!
And your inexplicable choice
for class vice-president...
Devin Ryan.
Thank you, Principal Holt.
Class of 2007... you voted
and results are in.
I just want to compliment Elle
and the decorating committee.
I never made it
to any of the meetings,
but look how well
that worked out.
I mean, what a party,
am I right?
Yeah!
Let's not keep
everybody hanging.
And... your first winter
royal is...
Bryce McGuire.
Yes! Whoo!
What? Oh, my turn.
My turn. Okay.
Let's...
This is really good glue.
May I?
Your next winter royal is...
Uh, Elle Chamberlain.
Yeah, Elle!
Congratulations.
Thanks.
Is it snowing?
And you didn't think I helped
with the decor.
It's magical, right?
Ohhhh!
I am so sorry.
I'd say one of my greatest
strengths is that
I'm calm under pressure.
Managing the data cloud storage
division can be demanding
but I like to think I bring
a sense of balance
to the day-to-day operations.
And I'm proud of
the high standards
we've been able to achieve
in my 10 years here at Zigg.
So... how does it feel
to be on
Wired magazine's
35 under 35 list?
Is it cheesy to say
it's a dream come true...
because it is.
Just in time to show off
at your 15 year
high school reunion.
So far we have a 61 percent
RSVP rate.
That's insane.
I know. It's a good turnout.
No, it's insane that you did
the math on the RSVP's.
The location is locked.
The caterers just confirmed.
And you triple-checked timing
of the party vendor, yes?
They're delivering
everything Wednesday.
Perfect.
This must be the most
well-planned reunion
in the history of reunions.
It better be.
This is the first one
our class has ever had.
Every event since our
senior year winter formal
was such a catastrophe,
they nicknamed us
the cursed class.
Prom was ruined when
the septic tank ruptured.
Graduation was cut short
by a bout of food poisoning.
Wow.
Our five-year reunion was a bust
thanks to Hurricane Sandy
and our 10-year reunion
was in the summer
and literally
three people RSVP'd.
Which is why I moved this one
to Christmas
when everybody would be home
for the holidays.
This year... no excuses.
No disasters.
I'm gonna get it right.
Another RSVP.
Oh...
Everything okay?
It's just... there's this one
person from my class
who hasn't responded
to the invite.
And you hoped he would?
Oh, I love unrequited
high school love.
I wouldn't go quite that far.
I was valedictorian.
He was salutatorian.
It just would've made sense.
Not the steamy romance I had
in mind but to each their own.
And according to his social
media he's newly single.
You always do your research,
don't you?
Oh, uh... your car will be here
in 15 minutes.
I charged all your devices,
updated your calendar
and packed your food
for your flight.
Thank you.
You are the best.
Um...
Is there something else, Alma?
It's just, some of the
assistants have been talking.
Is Zigg in some kind
of legal trouble?
Those are just rumors.
If there was something going on,
Tom would tell me.
Especially when we're this close
to going public.
Don't worry about it.
Have a wonderful holiday break
and I'll see you
in the new year.
Okay. Thank you.
Customer service
please head over to
the wrapping aisle.
Customer service
to the wrapping aisle
This is Devin.
Oh, absolutely.
My team is loading the truck
as we speak.
See you soon. Bye-bye.
Dad.
Daughter.
Thank you.
Can I have your credit card
for some in-app purchases?
Nope.
Uh... but you could tackle
this pile of paperwork
I asked you to file.
Paper is so old school.
Why don't you let me build you
a digital database
and you can get rid of
all these file cabinets.
You could put in
a treadmill desk.
First off, have you seen
this warehouse?
I get my steps in every single
day, thank you very much.
Secondly, how did my daughter
get to be such a tech genius?
Digital native.
Evolve or perish.
Hey, so I have a walk-through
at the Hotel Grand
but then I was thinking...
pizza.
Sound good?
Pizza always sounds good.
What's the event?
It's my high school
class reunion.
Fifteen years.
So it's an old people party?
Excuse me, 15 years
was not that long ago
and I was fun back then,
still am.
If you say so.
Plus, I'm not actually going
to the reunion.
I'm just gonna be there for load
in and load out, that is it.
Why?
Uh, because the only reason
people go to a reunion
is to either show off
or relive the past
and I'm not interested in either
one of those things.
Anyone I really wanna catch up
with I just look up online.
Do you know how to do that?
Hey!
Don't forget, offers are due in
by 7:00 on Thursday.
Thanks for coming.
Merry Christmas.
I think we need to work on the
talking points for the kitchen.
Did you mention
the induction oven?
After selling houses
for 10 years
I think I know how
to talk up a kitchen.
Fine. I know we're getting
at least four offers anyway.
We have to review the new
housing development contracts.
Just put it in my calendar.
Our primary way of
communicating these days.
Don't start.
And about tonight...
Yeah. We should just pretend
like everything's normal.
Easier than answering
questions, right?
Okay. See you there.
I love that they included
everyone's yearbook pictures
in the reunion invite email.
Like you don't have
any unfortunate photos
of your high school self.
I burned every single one.
I have news.
News or gossip?
What's the difference?
So, Stan heard from someone
that the New York office
is filling their field reporter
position by Christmas.
Which means that by Friday
you'll know if you're-
we're, moving to New York.
Indianapolis I love you
but Big Apple I am ready.
It's a long-shot though.
So is winning a Tony but Audrey
McDonald has six.
Samantha... Sam.
As your friend and forever
hype person,
I can't believe that after
everything you've accomplished,
you still doubt yourself.
Because I'm not usually the one
who gets the thing.
I get close or
I'm in the running
but I don't take the gold.
You know sports metaphors
don't work on me.
I just... wanna feel seen.
Didn't happen much
in high school.
Well... they can't miss
you now.
So we'll bake the cookies
tomorrow for Winterfest
and then let's drive out
to the Christmas ranch
to look at the lights.
Oh, and Tommy and Michelle
are hosting a night of caroling
in their neighborhood.
I know they'd love to see you
and hear about all your success.
Even though I tell them about it
all the time.
Okay.
I just love having my Noelle
home for a whole week.
It's a perfect holiday.
Mom...
I know, I know.
You go by Elle.
I'll just never understand why
you don't use your given name.
Everyone loves
this time of year.
Some more than others.
Welcome home, sweetheart.
Thanks Dad.
Going up, going up.
Honey, look.
I made space on our wall
of achievement
for the Wired article
when it comes out.
Oh, you didn't have to do that.
Nonsense.
We love to see you succeed
and when people come over
they can see everything.
Oh, your father's stocking,
I could use your help
picking out some things.
Actually, I have to swing by
the hotel to do a walk-through
and then I'm meeting up
with the old gang
at Bobbie's Bar tonight.
Well... we'll find a time.
Hi. You must be Fritz.
And you must be 15 minutes late.
I apologize.
I had to borrow my dad's car
and he lost the keys.
It was a whole thing.
No problem at all.
Waiting on clients is what we
at the Hotel Grand do.
Okay, so we also brought
six ivory columns
and then some, just,
really nice holiday foliage
that will fit perfectly
in the layout.
Oh, just in time to meet
the meticulous mastermind
behind this soiree.
If you ever want a job in
event planning let me know.
I'm looking for my replacement.
Devin Ryan.
Elle Chamberlain.
I... I forgot.
Liv It Up is your parents'
company.
Yeah, it was.
They retired.
It's my company now.
I've been emailing
with someone named Alma.
My assistant.
Ah.
Well, I, um... I haven't
seen you since, um...
Graduation?
Uh... it wasn't graduation.
I was surfing in Baja.
I didn't see the point
in wearing a robe and walking
across a stage.
Right. Ceremony was never
your thing.
Small world bumping into you
like this.
Not really.
It's the job of the class
president to plan the reunions.
Wait, the job of high school
class president
lasts outside of high school?
Is it like a lifelong position?
You have to admit
that's kind of crazy.
It's not crazy.
It's how reunions work.
Saved by the bell.
Ah, it's about those custom
blue silk tablecloths
you specially requested to match
your exact high school colors.
Be back in a jiff.
I noticed that you didn't RSVP.
Yeah, reunions really aren't
my thing either.
Well, one less name-tag
I need to make.
Um... I appreciate
the business.
Is there somebody else
I should be dealing with
at the company?
Why?
It's just... not to be rude,
but I need this reunion
to go smoothly.
And the fact that the high
school king of goofing off
is in charge of setting up,
it just... makes me
kind of nervous.
How could I possibly consider
that rude?
Uh, look... high school
was a long time ago.
We're northern Connecticut's
premiere events company.
You're in good hands.
Sorry about that.
I'm gonna go tape off the stage
so my guys know where
to put everything.
Mmmhmm.
You two make a wonderful team.
Katie!
Yay, you're here!
Oh, I missed you.
I missed you.
Let's immediately get you
a drink
and you can catch me up
on your amazing life.
Uh, my amazing life?
You two have billboards
all over town.
I must've seen your face
five times
on the way home
from the airport.
You and Jay are killing it.
So, where is he?
Oh, finishing up some work,
I'm sure.
He'll be here any minute.
Elle!
Hi.
Well, the reunion fun
can start finally.
Fifteen years...
And still our class president.
And you guys are still
the most epic love story
to come out of Brookswood High.
Married 10 years.
That is amazing.
So what are you guys doing
to celebrate?
Uh...
We just signed a contract
with a new developer.
Yeah.
So that's kind of
the focus right now.
But what about you, are you
running Silicon Valley yet?
Uh, not yet but it's going well
and I love my job and Zigg
is a great place to work.
Most likely to succeed
out there succeeding, right?
I'm gonna go see about
getting us some drinks.
Thank you.
So how's the reunion
coming together?
Everything is coming
together perfectly.
Except today I learned
that our main vendor
is none other than Devin Ryan.
You remember him?
I mean, still as infuriating
as ever.
But the numbers are
looking good.
Kam still hasn't RSVP'd.
Don't tell me you're still
crushing on him
after all these years.
Uh, of course...
of course not.
No. No, I mean, it would just be
nice to, you know,
see him and catch up.
And maybe show off
your big, cool job in tech?
I mean, no...
maybe a little.
Uh... I gotta grab this,
um, but I'll be right back.
Okay.
Hey Alma. What's up?
Those rumors about Zigg
having legal issues...
well, those aren't
rumors anymore.
It's really bad, Elle.
How bad are we talking?
They're saying it's a federal
investigation...
as in the FBI.
Have you heard from Tom yet?
I cannot afford
to lose this job.
Elle?
Kam?
I thought that was you.
Oh wait, is that him?
The guy that you were
talking about?
Uh... I'll call you back.
Hi!
Hi. Did I interrupt
a work call?
Uh... just work drama.
It's probably nothing.
How are you?
I didn't think you were coming.
I didn't think I was either
but then my schedule changed
so I thought, why not?
Well, I'm glad you did.
Should we go inside?
- Yeah.
- Yeah. Okay.
You know, they actually
have machines
that print your signature so you
don't have to do it by hand.
Yeah, but all our customers
and our friends appreciate
a handwritten message.
Besides, if I didn't make you
do this,
you might forget
how to use a pen.
I wanna add something
to my Christmas list.
Sky... Christmas is only
a few days away.
It's a little late for that,
honey.
That's okay because all
you have to do is say yes.
Yes to what?
There's this coding and
robotics camp this summer.
It's really hard to get into
but I wanna try.
Okay.
It's four weeks.
Where?
Carnegie Mellon.
Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh's not that far.
Tell you what, I'll send
you all the info.
The application's due
before the end of the year.
Four weeks is a long time.
Aren't you a little young
for that?
No. Besides,
four weeks without me
means you're free to go do
fun stuff too.
Hmm...
Jam with your band.
Rake the yard.
Play poker.
Rake the yard?
I'm 13. How am I supposed
to know what dads do for fun?
Please, Dad?
Please, Dad'ing me...
Send me the link,
I'll consider it.
Yes!
Let's do this. High school,
eat your heart out.
Sam! You made it.
I cannot believe
how fabulous you look.
Thanks. It comes with the job.
And, uh, a brilliant stylist.
This is James.
I don't know what I would do
without him.
Uh, you'd still be wearing
frosted lip gloss and culottes.
Oh, I missed you guys.
Ladies, it's lovely to meet you
but now I need some drinks.
This round's on me.
Thank you.
There she is,
our fearless leader.
You having fun?
Oh yeah, it's great
seeing everyone.
In fact, it feels like
serendipity reconnecting
with you right now
because I'm actually moving
to the Bay area
after the holidays.
Um... really?
Wow. I mean,
talk about timing.
I'll be managing a senatorial
campaign up there.
It's the big leagues.
That sounds incredible, Kam.
But also challenging
and stressful.
Ah, I thrive on it.
I bet we have that in common.
You're the CTO of one of
the hottest tech companies
on the market.
You're a dynamo.
Just like in high school.
It'll be fun getting to know
each other again.
And my clients will be so
impressed that I know you.
Uh, hi Tom. I know this is
my third voicemail.
I'm just starting to worry that
I haven't heard back from you.
If you could let me know
everything's okay
that would be great.
Black coffee, please.
I think this is yours.
Thank you.
I wonder if M and N
are around here somewhere.
Huh?
If you're Elle...
I'm looking for M and N.
That's a bad joke.
Uh... I haven't had my coffee
yet, obviously.
Since you're here...
can we talk Santa hats?
What about them?
I wanted to add Santa hats
so we could take a class photo
with everyone wearing one.
That wasn't part of
the original order.
I know. I had the idea
this morning.
But if you can't make that work,
you can say so.
Your boring black coffee.
Oh, thank you.
Oh my gosh, you're
Elle Chamberlain!
Dad, I didn't know you knew
anyone famous.
Dad?
Famous?
Elle gave a TED Talk
about coding
from the female perspective.
It was awesome.
Uh... well, thank you.
Can we rewind to the part
about you having a daughter?
Yeah, this is Skylar.
My 13 going on 50 year old who
apparently watches TED Talks.
Elle and I went to high school
together.
I'm a coder too, app design.
Nice. Uh... what software
do you use?
Appery but I also build my own.
That is very impressive.
I'm applying for the summer
coding program
at Carnegie Mellon.
Could I use you as a reference?
Skylar.
I'd be happy to be a reference.
It's a great program.
I was actually a speaker there
last summer.
Of course you were.
Uh, but that's very nice.
Thank you.
Yes, thank you.
I'll wait in the car.
I gotta admit, I never
pictured you
as a parent to a teenager.
A single parent to a teenager
and trust me, I am aware.
She seems so cool and smart
and she likes to build software.
Well, the cool part she clearly
gets from me.
Uh, but the tech part
not so much.
She wants to go to this
coding camp
and I think she should be out
having fun, be a kid.
Well, if she's anything like me,
then programming is fun.
And she'll meet a lot of other
kids with similar interests.
Hmm.
Um... I'll add the Santa hats.
I'd appreciate that, thank you.
We haven't done this together
in years.
I didn't realize how much
I missed it.
It wouldn't be our Winterfest
charity fundraiser
without my signature snowflake
and snowman cookies.
They always sell out.
Wow, Mom. Look at you!
So... tell me everything
about last night.
Who you saw.
What everyone is up to.
How impressed they all are
with your job.
Not everybody cares about
stuff like that.
Everyone seemed really good.
I mean, Katie and Jay
are as in love as ever
and killing it in
the real estate world.
Samantha has really come
into her own.
Kam was there.
Oh really?
He's, um... actually moving
to the Bay area in the new year.
Isn't that something?
Sounds like fate to me.
Does he have a good job?
A Master's degree?
Mom...
What? Just asking.
A thank you holiday ham
from Bill Wilson.
Same gift every Christmas,
like clockwork.
Oh... right. You keep it.
It'll save you from ordering in.
So, um, what are you doing
for Christmas?
I'll go to my Mom's.
I'll just tell her you have
to work.
Well... it's definitely not
how I saw this year going.
Hey, look...
I understood when you told me
you needed space.
It's a lot.
Working together, being married.
I guess I just... don't see
where we go from here.
It feels like our life's
running us
instead of the other way around.
I know we make a great team
but it's not enough.
We both know that.
It's funny.
We used to be this couple
that everybody wanted to be.
Look at us now.
If only they knew.
They'd be disappointed.
Just like we are.
This place is so freaking
festive I can't handle it.
Sam?
Hi.
I thought that was you.
Bryce.
Hi, I'm James.
Samantha's, uh, platonic
best friend.
Nice to meet you, James.
Sam, you look fantastic.
Thanks. So do you.
I assume you guys are here
for the reunion too.
Yeah. Wouldn't miss it.
Bryce was captain
of the swim team...
and winter royal...
and voted best looking
in the yearbook.
And now I'm in grad school
for urban planning in New York.
Oh, how about that.
Sam and I might be there
soon too for work.
We're talking national news
for a certain well-known
morning show.
What are you doing?
I'm starting rumors.
It's one of my many skills.
Well you'll have to look
me up some time.
Both of you.
I gotta go but, um...
see you guys around.
Looking forward to it.
Come on Tom, pick up.
Pick up, pick up, pick up.
Where are you, Tom?
Thank you, guys.
Good set, guys.
Thank you, it was good.
You guys were great up there.
Thanks.
Yeah, a couple of guys
from the band are still around.
The band?
Like the high school
senior year talent show band?
Yeah.
Didn't you guys have
a terrible name like-
The Harmony Wizards.
Hmm.
What can I say?
We were raised on American
Idol and Harry Potter.
And you were playing
one of Jay's parties
and your amps blew,
like, a fuse?
The entire neighborhood
lost power.
Yeah, that was us.
Huh.
But I only play
the acoustic guitar now
so you don't have to worry.
Oh, well that's...
that's a huge relief.
Yeah, I switched over when,
um, Skylar was born.
Uh, when she was a baby
she loved listening to me play
but now, you know, she'd rather
run around with her friends
than listen to me.
Well, did you wanna hang out
with your parents
when you were her age?
I know you're making
a valid point
but it doesn't mean I like it.
Uh... I was kinda hoping
if I won her a couple prizes
from the fun and games area,
maybe she'd be impressed
with her old man.
Okay.
One, do not use old man.
We are barely in our 30s.
And two, I could stand
to blow off some steam
at the snowball throw.
Hmm. Everything okay?
Yeah, just some work stress.
Okay.
Okay. You promise not to be
a sore loser?
No, of course,
because I'm not gonna lose.
You know, I still
would've respected you
if you would have thrown a game
or two my way.
You wish.
Hey.
It's your mom's cookie booth.
Oh wow, these look amazing.
Skylar's gonna love these.
And it matches
the keychain I won.
Hey, Elle!
Wow, those look delicious.
Hey Kam.
Put me down for a box too.
Devin Ryan.
It's been a long time.
Yeah. It, uh, it has.
Devin's company's doing
the setup for the reunion.
Nice. So you're still living
around here?
Yeah.
That must be a trip.
I can't imagine.
What do you mean?
Just, you know, living
in your hometown still.
Anyway, um... a bunch
of people
are gathering
at Page Park tomorrow.
Wanna go, Elle?
Go sledding together?
You too.
Uh, sure.
That'd be great.
Devin, you in?
Why not?
Look what I found.
Don't mind me.
What are you wearing and why?
Please tell me you didn't
dig this up
just to make fun of my
teenage style choices.
I wanted to see if you and Elle
were friends back then.
We didn't really run
in the same circles, Sky.
She was more of a color
inside the lines kind of person
and I was... fun.
Can I have my laptop
back please?
She's super smart, Dad.
I'm aware of that.
Hey, I was thinking.
Um... this coding camp.
I looked at the website
and I read some reviews
and it looks pretty fantastic.
And I hear you'll meet a lot of
kids with the same interests.
Does that mean I can go?
You promise to FaceTime me
twice a day?
Yes, yes, yes!
Thank you, Dad.
And this, um, digital database
you mentioned...
is that something you could
really build?
Totally!
Uh, you would have one section
for inventory
and another for accounts.
I can use it as my project
for the coding camp application.
I can start right now.
Sorry. I'll use mine.
There it is.
I used to love coming here
as a kid.
Even in high school.
On snow days we used
to all show up
and we would compete
to see how many people
we could fit on a sled.
I never really understood
the fun of sledding.
I mean, all the way up a hill
just for a few seconds
of sliding down,
during which you could break
your arm or ruin your blowout.
Where's your sense of adventure?
Oh... he's here.
Who?
Bryce.
- Oh, um... Samantha...
- Hey there.
Hey guys.
I see you decided on staying
warm and dry.
We don't have sleds.
Well, I'm happy to share.
Sam, you can go first
and then, uh,
you and I can go down together.
Um... I would,
I would love to.
Yeah, sledding is totally,
uh, my thing.
Uh... can you just give us
a sec?
Great. I'll meet you up top.
I thought you knew.
It's like I invent new ways
to embarrass myself.
Just say the word
and I won't even so much
as look at him again.
No, no. Don't be silly.
He likes you.
Go. Have some adventure.
I'll sit here and enjoy
my hot chocolate.
Thank you.
Hey. Where's James?
Sledding with Bryce.
At least one of us
is getting noticed.
What do you mean?
This reunion is bringing up
all sorts of
high school feelings for me.
Isn't it strange how
you can go make
a whole life for yourself
and then you're still trying
to impress people
you don't even know anymore?
Actually not as strange
as you might think.
And everybody loved you
in high school.
No, everyone loved you
in high school.
I was in the background...
Invisible.
Not to me you weren't.
I called you when I was out
in San Francisco last year.
I know, I'm sorry.
I should've called you back.
I just get so tunnel-visioned
with my job sometimes
that I forget to have
a personal life.
You work so hard, do everything
you're supposed to.
It's like, does it even matter,
you know?
What's it all for?
Elle, is everything okay?
Yeah. Yeah I'm, uh...
just having a moment.
Hey. Uh... can I talk to you
for a second?
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
Let me just say, if you wanna
race me down the hill
I'm gonna warn you, my middle
name is Speed.
Um... the hotel called.
We have a problem.
Oh, I'm sure it's nothing
we can't handle.
The fire in the kitchen
was containable.
Okay.
But the smoke and water damage
to the ballroom is significant.
As much as I've so enjoyed
working with you both,
there is no way we can host
your reunion.
We can fix this.
We just need to find
another location.
At least your props and
equipment weren't loaded in yet.
Uh, Elle...
Hmm?
We loaded it all in last night.
I wanted the crew to get
an early start
to make sure everything
would be ready for tomorrow.
Including the Santa hats.
Insurance will cover
what we lost,
but even if you do find
another place,
all my holiday stuff is already
spoken for for other events.
Is it the worst thing
if there's no reunion?
People have been looking
forward to this for months
and I for one am not gonna
let them down.
Has our class had
an extraordinarily
long list of calamities?
Yes.
Is it strange that
it keeps happening?
Yes.
Hmm.
But does that really mean
that our class is cursed?
- Yes?
- No!
This is just a small roadblock.
It's a speed-bump.
If it seems like things
are going wrong,
well that's when you need
to roll up your sleeves
and get to work.
We have a little over 24 hours
to pull it together.
This Christmas class reunion
will happen.
Alright, team.
Ideas. Shout them out.
My brother in law runs
the bakery down on Main.
I'll see if he can get us
some free desserts.
We have a bunch
of small tchotchkes
we use to stage houses.
Christmas trees, lights, bows.
I can contact the local
news station,
see if they're willing to help
out with some sound equipment.
Perfect. We'll take everything
we can get.
Thanks everybody.
Okay.
I'm gonna research some
new locations, make some calls.
And I'll look around
the warehouse to see
if there's anything that even
resembles holiday inventory
that I can scrounge up.
That's great.
Okay.
Good luck.
Alright.
Hi.
Hey.
What are you doing here?
Just more reunion planning.
Your dad went to go locate
some inventory.
See, that's exactly what
I'm trying to help him with.
If he had a digital database,
everything would be
at his fingertips.
That's... a really good idea.
You wanna see?
Absolutely.
Ever since my
grandparents retired,
Dad has really expanded
some things around here,
except for the technology.
So, I thought I'd help him join
the 21st century.
These are all of your
dad's clients?
He has some pretty big accounts.
Everybody loves my dad.
He's always dependable so
his customers are super loyal.
Anyway, I've got some more
backend work to do
but this is pretty much it.
Well, I would say that you're
off to a really great start.
You are lightyears ahead of
where I was at your age.
Getting feedback from you is,
like, really awesome.
Well, you're, like,
really awesome.
I'm sure you're realizing
who the real brains
behind this operation is.
Honey, can you give us a second?
Bye Elle.
Bye Skylar.
So there might be one possible
last resort option
for some decorations.
But it won't be pretty.
Welcome to the land
of lost decorations.
Otherwise known as
the storage room
where I keep the older stuff
no one wants to rent.
Hmm.
My mother would love this.
I think she would
honestly faint.
There is no one who loves
Christmas more than her.
Uh, I'll take that bet.
You should see
my parents' place.
They have an inflatable nativity
scene on the front lawn.
Year round.
That's pretty good but,
uh, I'll do you one better.
Elle is my nickname.
My given name is... Noelle.
You're joking.
No, I'm not.
Game over, you win.
Okay, so I'm guessing this
isn't up to the usual
Elle Chamberlain standards
but, I mean, it's better
than nothing.
Well, it'll definitely need
some TLC.
But, you know, we can make
this work.
Where do we even start?
Well, anything that
doesn't disintegrate
when you touch it
is up for grabs.
Oh. Okay.
This is like a dream playground
for a kid.
Skylar must love it.
Well, she did. She's a little
old for it now.
Which she constantly
reminds me about.
She likes you though.
She's a great kid, Devin.
And you're doing
a wonderful job.
What about Skylar's mom?
Yeah, they FaceTime
twice a week.
She's deployed overseas,
uh, Air Force.
We were, uh, just a couple
of college kids
and it didn't work out.
Never would've planned my life
to go this way
but sometimes the best things
are the ones you didn't plan.
Devin Ryan, you are full
of surprises.
Fifteen years ago I couldn't get
you to attend a single student
government meeting and now
you're helping save the reunion.
Thank you.
I really appreciate all this.
Yeah, well if you want
some assistance with finding
some other venues, I could
help make some calls.
Sure, uh, that would be,
um, great.
If you wanna swing by
tomorrow morning?
Sure.
Oh.
Hey.
Uh... Bobbie said
that he could lend us
some of the chafing dishes
so I figured I'd just swing by
and pick them up.
I just came by to pick up
some of the decor
we lent him for his
holiday karaoke.
Ah, right.
Hey, my brother asked about
Christmas Eve dinner.
I said you'd be
at your mother's.
This will be the first
Christmas we spent apart
since we were teenagers.
I know.
It's kind of hard for me to
imagine Christmas morning
without your freshly baked
monkey bread.
Makes it all feel
very... real.
Well, I should... yeah.
Tom, I'm trying really, really
hard not to freak out over here.
If you could give me a call back
in the morning,
I would greatly appreciate it.
Elle, honey...
you have a visitor.
Hey.
Hey. So, how's operation
save the reunion going?
Uh, great.
It's, uh, it's gonna be great.
We're gonna figure it out
and find a new venue.
It'll be great.
Very convincing.
Look, it's pretty late
and people who don't work
as hard as you
have probably already gone home
for the day.
Right.
There's this really cool thing
called dinner.
Maybe you've heard of it?
I think it kind of rings a bell.
So... why don't we go
grab a bite?
I have still so much to do.
Come on, you deserve a break.
Plus, I already made
reservations.
One of our old favorites.
I guess I could go
for a nice meal.
I used to think this was
the epitome of fine dining
when we were kids.
I did too.
I am so sorry.
This is not what I was picturing
for our first dinner.
We should go somewhere else.
No. Sometimes the best things
are the ones that you didn't
plan, right?
And this is definitely
the only restaurant in town
with moussaka a la Christmas.
Red and green sauce.
Brilliant.
Hey, we're all in town for the
nostalgia so let's go for it.
Here's to being old enough
to drink at the classiest
Greek restaurant
in the tru-state area.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Oh, sorry I couldn't make
the emergency meeting today
but I had a couple big
conference calls.
But this is what reunions
are all about.
Reconnecting.
True.
I have to be honest with you.
I googled you a few days ago.
You're a really
intriguing person.
I mean, you always were.
Um... I actually looked you up
online too.
You did?
I was also curious.
Mmhmm.
I, um... I had a huge crush
on you senior year.
Really?
Okay, don't laugh.
But I had the perfect fantasy
planned in my head
for winter formal.
You would surprise me at my
house all dressed to the nines,
holding a corsage.
And you would ask me if you
could escort me to the ball
and then we would dance
the night away
with all of our friends.
Why didn't you say something?
I... I don't know.
Uh... I was working up the nerve
and then you asked
Abbi Ferguson to dance.
Oh.
And obviously the rest of
the night went a bit sideways.
Yes, it did.
Why didn't you ever ask me out?
To be honest with you, Elle...
you were way out of my league.
What?
Valedictorian.
Class president.
President of a lot
of things actually.
Speaking of being president
of things...
I'm putting together
an advisory panel
of tech industry professionals
for one of my clients.
I'd love to get your feedback
on it.
Oh. Uh... sure.
Mmhmm.
Great.
Alright. What do we got?
So I put together a spreadsheet
of 23 potential venues
within a 40-mile radius.
I should've ordered doubles.
They're booked through Easter.
We definitely need heat
in the bathrooms, right?
Yes, having a broken elevator
for a restaurant on the 36th
floor is a deal breaker.
Your auditorium is still
an active crime scene
for a double murder?
Exotic dancers?
Your name, "The North Pole",
is very misleading.
Well, that was the last one
on the list.
We're toast.
We just need to think outside
the box.
We're resourceful people.
We could turn any space
into a winter wonderland.
I mean, you even made magic
out of our high school gym
at winter formal.
It wasn't all magic that night.
Let's do that again.
Flood a gym?
Yes.
No. I mean, not the flooding
part, the gymnasium.
It's big, it's nostalgic,
and it has heated bathrooms.
That's either the greatest
idea of all time or the worst.
But we really don't have
any other options, do we?
Who would we even call?
Believe it or not,
Principal Holt is still running
the show at Brookswood.
And I know exactly where
to find him.
Ho, ho, ho!
Merry Christmas!
Merry, merry.
Ho, ho, ho!
Best time of the year.
It's a shock, I know.
I mean... he looks great.
Smile for Santa!
And have you been
good this year?
Aren't you guys a little...
not eight years old to be
visiting Santa Clause?
Well...
We're just...
Shh. It's okay.
This is a safe space
for true believers like us.
Hi. Uh...
Principal Holt,
it's Elle Chamberlain.
Principal Holt?
My dear, my name
is Santa Clause.
Of course, uh, Santa.
Do you remember me?
Santa Clause never forgets
a name.
Especially from the nice list.
Hello Santa.
Devin Ryan.
I'm pretty sure your name's
still at the top of
the naughty list.
We have a really big favor
to ask.
Can we use the high school's gym
for the reunion tonight?
Well, that doesn't sound
as much like a favor
as a Christmas wish.
That's really Santa's specialty.
Take a seat.
Okay.
However, the school is closed
for the remainder
of the year, so...
I know, and we wouldn't
be asking
unless it was our truly last
and only hope.
We literally have hours
before the reunion
is supposed to begin
and we're desperate.
And you know, the class of 2007
has faced its challenges
over the years.
Some of them were
your holly-jolly doing,
if I do recall, my dear boy.
Smile.
Please, Santa.
We just wanna get
the class together.
It would be our Christmas wish.
Peppermint!
Peppermint.
If you promise me there
will be no mischief... Devin.
I will grant you
your Christmas wish.
Thank you, Santa.
Oh... got me.
The magic of Christmas.
Perfect.
Elle, come check this out.
This is looking great.
Great!
Your brother in law really
came through for us.
Thanks.
Have you seen Kam?
He said that he'd set up
the check-in table
but I haven't heard from him.
No, sorry.
Not bad for an emergency
back-up plan.
You did it.
Uh, we did it.
Tonight the cursed class
breaks the curse.
Couldn't have done it
without you.
Hmm, something tells me
you would've found a way.
What a difference
15 years makes.
Yeah. I should, uh, make
sure the, um...
speakers are plugged in.
And I'm gonna go check on
the name-tags.
Okay.
You know, this place brings back
so many memories.
We should recreate our yearbook
photo with the group
except without the embarrassing
hairstyles this time.
Katie, is everything okay?
Jay moved out a month ago.
What?
Please don't say anything.
I don't know what we're doing.
All this on top of that
and it's Christmas...
my head is swimming.
Hey. Hey.
I'm so sorry you guys are going
through this.
I guess I always just imagined
the two of you
as the perfect couple.
I know, everyone thinks that.
I thought that.
But there's no such thing
as perfect.
We used to have fun together,
make each other laugh.
And now... I guess I was kinda
hoping the reunion
would bring something back
for us.
Maybe it will.
You'll find your way
through this.
Oh! You look amazing.
Okay, um... and this
isn't working with this.
What's... what's wrong?
I was hoping to have some good
news about New York for tonight.
Samantha...
Please remember that you are
bravely pursuing your dreams
and it is working.
All that matters is what
you think of you.
Well, and what I think of you.
Let's go get 'em.
Hey. Which... which one?
Huh? Huh? Huh?
The green one, obviously.
Thank you for
your fashion advice.
I can't believe you're going
to a school dance at your age.
It's a reunion.
And you just went to a middle
school Christmas dance,
like, two weeks ago.
Yeah, but I'm 13 and you're old.
Besides, isn't this
the same reunion
you said you had no interest in,
like, three days ago?
You're going because of Elle,
aren't you?
- I'm going because...
- Mmhmm.
I'm helping a friend
and I'm a man of my word.
It's okay, Dad.
I like her.
You haven't gone out with anyone
in a long time.
I think you should.
You do?
Of course.
And if it's Elle, maybe we can
visit her in California
and I can get an internship
at Zigg.
Ah, your diabolical master plan
has been revealed.
Come on.
She's incredibly cool.
Yeah.
And I like the way
you look at her.
I think she makes you happy.
She's not the only one.
Come here!
- Aww... Dad!
- Come here.
I love you, kiddo.
I love you too, Dad.
Come in.
Are you gonna wear
these tonight?
No.
But I do kinda feel like
I'm back in high school
getting ready for a dance.
You'll have fun.
You have so much to talk about.
Living in the city,
your big job.
What if all of that went away?
What do you mean?
I've always felt pressure to
achieve and succeed in school
and then in work.
Striving towards perfection.
I've built my whole world
around it, my identity.
So... what if it goes away?
What's left?
You know, as a parent
you can get caught up
in your child's successes
as a way to prove to the world
that you did a good job.
I may be guilty of that.
But Noelle, all your father
and I ever wanted
was for you to know that
whatever you set your mind to
you could do.
We just wanted you to know
how capable you are
so you could pursue
every opportunity.
I'm sorry if I pushed you
too hard.
But I never wanted you to be
so caught up in achieving
that you miss what's important
in life.
I just... I don't know what
my path forward looks like.
I don't know what will make
me happy.
That's okay.
It might be a bumpy road
to get there but you will.
Thanks Mom.
Were you expecting anyone?
No.
Elle... you look beautiful.
Uh... what are you doing here?
I was wondering if
you'd like to join me
at our school dance...
15 years late.
I thought I'd go all in
on the high school feels
and bring you that corsage too.
You two have to pose
by the tree.
Mom.
I would be happy to.
I feel terrible I couldn't help
with the setup today.
I had yet another major
situation with a client.
It never ends.
But you know how that goes.
Talk about a blast
from the past.
I am so glad we did this.
I have to admit,
I'm a bit nervous.
I hope this all goes smoothly.
Don't worry, I will be
right here with you.
Uh, I am so sorry, Elle.
I really have to take this.
Can you hold that thought?
I'll, uh, see you inside.
Okay.
The trees and grass
are frosting up
There's something in the air...
It's cold outside, let's cozy up
In your grandfather's
favorite chair...
Oh, my God!
You look amazing.
You guys look stunning.
Elle Chamberlain for the win.
Everyone's having a blast.
It really did come together,
didn't it?
Speaking of coming together...
are you here on a date?
Oh, um... yeah.
So, uh... Kam and I have
actually hung out a bit this week
and then, um, he asked me
to the dance.
It's so romantic.
Look at you, finally getting
everything you wanted.
Yeah, I guess so.
Um... I gotta take this.
I'll be right back.
Save me a dance.
- Okay.
- Okay.
No.
Hey... Elle?
What's wrong?
Um, nothing. Everything...
everything is fine.
Hey. If nothing's wrong
then why were you standing
outside staring at your phone
like you just found out
Christmas was cancelled?
Zigg is officially over.
Everything that I've been
working so hard for is gone.
No more 35 under 35 list.
It's... it's all over.
Elle, I am... I am so sorry.
But this isn't a reflection
of you.
It will be.
Trust me, in the valley,
Zigg will be the butt of
every joke and so will I.
And the timing?
When I'm back here
at my old high school,
surrounded by everybody
who thinks I've become
this big success.
My resume is how I know
who I am.
When I, uh, first found out
I was gonna be a father...
I was in total denial.
I mean, I was supposed to be
out traveling with my band.
The Melody Magicians?
The Harmony Wizards.
And, um...
I had to give that all up.
I had to recalibrate.
I did not see myself
as a parent but I was.
It was, uh, it was in there
I just didn't know it yet.
Because when I held Skylar
for the first time
and watched her take her
first steps
and then she called me "Dad"..
It just felt like the most
right thing in the world.
So, having Skylar helped you
find yourself?
I've never felt more lost
in my life.
You're not lost.
You're just changing directions.
Steve Jobs lost
his company twice
before he had major success.
What? What, I read.
Devin Ryan, you are continually
full of surprises.
What are you even doing here?
I thought that you weren't
interested in reunions.
I got a truckload of dusty
never-used decorations in there.
I'm just here to keep
an eye on them,
make sure nothing goes wrong.
Yeah. Hmm.
Can't trust these
high school kids.
I'm glad you came.
I wouldn't wanna miss
your big night.
Shall we?
Hey.
Let tonight be magical.
Tomorrow's a new day.
There you are.
I've been looking
all over for you.
Can I grab you for a minute?
There is something
very important
I need to talk to you about.
Um... Devin, can I find
you later?
Yeah.
Come on.
I just heard the news
about Zigg.
Man, what a terrible thing to
happen so close to Christmas.
But I can help you fix this.
What are you talking about?
I called my guy who does
crisis management.
He's the best in the business
and he's willing to help you out
as a favor to me.
The most important thing is
to jump on this right away.
Protect your reputation.
You don't want something
like this to derail your career.
I can call him right now.
No.
Thanks Kam, I'll handle this
my own way.
But not tonight.
Tonight is about celebrating
and being with friends.
Are you sure?
More than ever.
Okay, your call.
Um... so, do you wanna dance?
If high school me could see
this moment right now,
she would be so happy.
Great, let's go.
You seem like a decent guy, Kam.
The kind of guy that anyone
looking for someone
who cares about perfection
and success
would be thrilled to find.
But I'm not that person anymore.
I don't understand.
I wanna be the kind of person
who takes a chance.
A chance on what?
On telling someone else
that I feel something for them.
And for once in my life not
doing something that's planned.
So... do you think
that you might be able
to find another dance partner?
Oh, I'm good.
I'm pretty sure I saw
Abbi Ferguson by the bar.
Hey. It's speech time.
Uh... can it wait?
No. We gotta be
out of here soon.
Okay.
Hello?
Uh, hi. Can I please have
your attention?
Welcome back Brookswood
class of 2007.
I can't believe I am back
on this stage.
Devin, I'm watching you.
I just wanna thank you all
so much for working so hard
to make this finally happen.
We did it.
The cursed class is no more.
Hey. We're working
on the generators,
hopefully they'll be up soon.
It's really coming down outside.
The parking lot is covered.
The city should be salting
and plowing soon though.
So the safest thing for everyone
is to hunker down here
and wait until it's over?
Yeah. We should look
for supplies
in case it's a long night
or the pipes freeze.
I have some flashlights
in the truck we could grab.
Yeah.
Okay.
Looks like the curse wasn't done
with us quite yet.
And we were so close.
There's something
I need to tell you.
Yeah. Uh, we don't have
to do this right now.
You have a lot on
your mind already.
Yeah. Uh, yeah, it can...
it can wait.
Okay.
This is crazy.
There's gotta be some blankets
or supplies
in one of these rooms.
At this point I'd be fine
with a breaker switch.
Okay, I know we're not
students anymore,
we're full-on adults.
But it still kinda feels like
we're not supposed
to be in here.
Yeah.
And I always pictured this room
to be way less pathetic.
Right?
Um, speaking of pathetic...
I, um... lost my job tonight.
Maybe my whole career.
What?
Oh Elle, I'm so sorry.
Psst!
Katie? What are you doing?
This spot, recognize it?
Yeah. It's our spot.
We used to come here every day
between fourth and fifth period.
Until Principal Holt busted us.
Wow.
I used to look forward
to that moment all day.
Me too.
I found this tonight
when I was getting ready.
I haven't worn it in years.
What are we doing?
I don't know.
I remember the old us
but who are we now?
I think we need to be careful,
Jay.
Or we're gonna lose what we had-
what we have.
Yeah, it's like we became
work partners
and forgot how to be
life partners.
How do we fix that?
We go to Paris.
Jay, I'm serious.
I am too.
We spend the first two weeks
of the new year
doing something we should've
done a long time ago.
We focus on us.
On our future outside
of the office.
I love you.
Then, now... and always.
I love you too.
You know, that night
at winter formal,
I was so jealous of you.
You... you were?
You got the crown.
You were popular
and pretty and...
I just felt like... nothing.
Sam, I...
You know, I have spent
so much of my life
looking for validation
from other people.
It's exhausting and I don't
wanna do that anymore.
And neither should you.
There you are.
Sam... you got it.
Got what?
Stan's assistant heard
from one of the legal associates
who saw an email from corporate.
You got the job.
We're moving to New York!
Really?
Oh, I can't believe it!
Ah! Yay!
Ho, ho, ho!
No fraternizing
on school property.
I brought my engineering elves
to get the power back on
just in the Saint... Nick...
of time, it seems.
Yeah, we're just gonna...
Ho, ho, ho!
Crazy kids.
Look at you two.
Still Brookswood's most epic
love story.
Like I said, what a difference
15 years makes.
No corsage?
I need to find Devin.
Devin.
I don't think I've seen him
since he got us the flashlights.
I think he might've left.
- Hi Dad.
- Hey Sky.
Uh, just checking in.
You doing okay?
I'm doing fine.
But the school power outage
is all over social media.
What did you do now, Dad?
Ha, ha, ha.
No, it's back on now but, um...
I'm gonna head home.
You're coming home already?
That's lame, even for you.
Oh, thank you for that.
Turns out I was right.
Reunions really aren't my thing.
Did something happen?
Oh, no, honey.
It's just sometimes
things don't turn out
the way you hoped they would.
I'll see you soon.
Well folks, the storm
is finally letting up.
The snowplows are out and about
and it's time for us
to shut things down.
So, get home safe everybody
and Merry Christmas.
Oh, wait, wait, wait.
Elle?
Uh... hi.
Um, please, please
don't leave quite yet.
You know, reunions are supposed
to give us a chance
to reminisce and relive
the good old days.
This week I found myself
reflecting more on
how I spent the last 15 years.
And I realized that no matter
how many plans you make
or goals you set,
you can never fully
prepare yourself
for what's gonna happen.
You can't control it.
There will be things that change
you inside and out,
hopefully for the better.
I'm not the same person
I was 15 years ago.
None of us are.
And that is a beautiful thing.
'Cause I can't wait to see
what's next for all of us.
So, I think this reunion could
use one more song, right?
Before we all go home
to celebrate the holidays
with our families.
Before we all go off
into what's next.
And because there's
someone special
I haven't danced with yet...
Devin Ryan.
Devin Ryan, please report
to the gym immediately.
I thought you left.
I almost did.
Well, I'm glad you didn't
because I'm gonna need
a ride home tonight.
I'm just so grateful that
you fell from up above...
We're ready now...
Thank you.
For what?
About a million things.
This reunion didn't go
as planned.
At all.
But in the end, it couldn't
have gone better.
It's who we are...
We're ready now...
We're ready now...
We're ready now...
Together now...
It wouldn't be winter formal
without a little surprise.
Would it?
We can finally be
together now.
Don't worry, it's just paper.
- You made it.
- Merry Christmas.
My interview with
the governor ran long
and then my train was delayed.
Did I miss anything?
No, no. No worries.
They're not even here yet.
I was about to get us
some drinks.
What can I get you?
I'll have what you're having.
Just make it a double.
Just a club soda for me.
Wait...
You guys!
I'm so happy for you.
You're gonna be great parents.
Hey!
Hi.
Merry Christmas.
I just ordered some champagne
and one sparkling water
because, guys, I have
some big news.
Liv It Up rentals
just got a contract
for the biggest event
of next year.
But the client is very demanding
and I'm concerned that she might
just drive me crazy.
For the rest of my life.
We're getting married.
Yeah! Congratulations!
Hey.
A toast.
To living our best lives and
sharing them with each other.
Cheers.