Christmas Scavenger Hunt (2019) Movie Script

Allison, before you go,
I can't find the
Skylark property brochures.
Oh. I put them
in the cabinet.
Oh.
It's right here.
Thank you.
By the way, thank you for
letting me leave early today.
Uh, actually--
Oh. Did you change your mind?
No.
Your Christmas gift.
Belinda--
The Nutcracker?
For you and your mom.
I don't know what to say.
I mean, you're so busy
and you have to order these
so far in advance.
Stop. You make time
when it's important.
Thank you.
Enjoy the show.
Do you have any plans
for the holidays?
I'm actually going home.
How many years has it been?
Too many.
But my oldest and dearest
friend is about to get married,
and she wants to introduce me
to her fianc.
Which reminds me, I'm having
dinner tonight with Logan
after my 4:00.
Well, at least the florist
will have some time off
while you're away.
Yeah, and also,
Logan's assistant,
'cause we both know he's the one
that's ordering them.
Well, I should get going,
but thank you again.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
Belinda, I'm glad I caught you
before your next meeting.
What's up?
I just got off the phone
with Caleb Foster.
Now, it turns out
he's got his heart set
on a particular piece
of property
in your hometown of Deerfield.
He wants to build some
new luxury condos there.
I'd keep that under wraps.
Condos in Deerfield?
I can't imagine
that's going to go over well.
Exactly.
And acquiring this property
is essential to our firm
keeping our biggest client.
I don't have to tell you
how important that is.
I understand.
Now, I've arranged for you
to meet with the local realtor
when you get there.
Um, Something Coggins.
Tim?
Tim. That's it.
You know him?
It's a
small town.
He was the main realtor
even when I lived there.
That's why you're perfect
for this.
Now, I'll send the documents
as soon as I get them together.
And Belinda, it would be
ideal if you could close this
before the end
of the year.
I'm on it.
Good.
That way I can tell Foster
how our newest junior partner
closed the deal.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
Did he actually use those words?
"Junior partner"?
Well,
it's not official,
and I haven't seen
any of the paperwork yet
or the property.
Details.
You know the local realtor.
It should be an easy close.
There's no such thing.
Do you realize
what this means?
With your promotion and
the deal I've been working on
for the past three months,
this will be great for us.
Except we'll be even busier
than we already are.
We'll juggle it.
Anyway, Merry Christmas.
Shouldn't I wait
until Christmas
to open this?
Yeah, that's the thing.
What? No, no, no.
Come on.
This is the first time
I'm going home in forever.
I want you to see
where I grew up.
I want you with me. Meet
Faith and her fianc and--
Slow down.
I'm not saying
I'll miss Christmas.
Just right now, I can't fly out
with you tomorrow.
I'm do my best to get there.
All right?
Promise?
Absolutely.
Besides, it sounds like
you got some important work
to do,
so maybe
it's for the best.
Maybe.
So?
Aren't you going to open it?
It's beautiful.
Wait. Who are they?
Yeah. That photo
came inside the locket.
I couldn't find
one of us together in time.
Sorry.
It's lovely,
and you still have
a few days until Christmas
to find the
perfect picture of us.
Okay.
There you go, Mrs. Reynolds,
but I'd definitely
get that oil checked.
Mrs. Reynolds:
Perfect. Thanks, Dustin.
Do my eyes deceive me?
Is this
an optical illusion?
Good to see you, Dustin.
Really?
'Cause just the way
you said that,
I don't think
that's fully truthful.
Come on. It's been years
since all that.
Well, for what it's worth,
it's nice to see you, too, Bel.
Uh, I saw the scavenger hunt
sign on the way in.
That's a blast
from the past.
Yeah. Well, you know
how we are in Deerfield.
We're crazy about
our Christmas traditions.
Yes, you are.
Wait. Is that--
Is that why you came here,
for the scavenger hunt?
No.
I'm, uh, here for work.
Busy.
Oh. Oh, you came back
for work?
Yeah. Yep. And Faith.
Uh, Faith is engaged,
so she wants me to approve
the fianc.
Yes.
I heard some rumblings
in the old gossip mill
about that.
How about you?
How about me what?
Uh--
Am I engaged?
Uh, nope. No, I'm not engaged.
I-- I'm seeing someone.
A guy.
His name is Logan.
Coming out here soon,
so that's good.
How about you?
No. I came close,
though.
Just didn't get around to saying
the whole "I do" part.
Still breaking promises,
I see.
I deserved that.
Yeah, you did. Did she?
You know,
I think you'd be glad to know
that it was a mutual breakup.
Oh, a mutual split. Lucky her.
So, you guys talked about it,
then, together?
Discussed it?
That's nice.
All right. Well, I'm going to
get going. This has been great.
But, uh,
got a bit of a drive
to go see my dad, so--
Oh. Tell your dad
I'm going to come by soon
and fix that pipe for him.
Okay.
See you in another 10 years.
Bye, Dustin.
There's my girl.
Hey!
Mmm.
Hi, Dad.
I'm happy you're here,
kiddo.
Yeah.
It's been too long
since we had Christmas
in this old house, huh?
Oh, come on.
Christmas in the city
at my apartment
is not all bad, is it?
No. As long as I'm with my
little girl, all is well.
Hey, where's Logan?
Is he getting your luggage?
Uh, no. He's not coming.
Oh, you dumped him?
I don't blame you.
Listen. That guy is so rude,
last Christmas Eve
he took a call right in
the middle of dinner. That's--
I remember.
No, I didn't dump him.
Oh, okay.
He's taking
a later flight.
Are you hungry?
I'm starving.
All right.
Let me help you out there.
Thank you.
I got a new rib recipe.
And you sit down right there.
My goodness.
And enjoy.
Enjoy, enjoy.
I love all the
Christmas decorations.
You did a really good job.
Thank you.
Well, you know,
your mom used to go
all out for Christmas,
so I thought I better bring
my A-game if you're coming home.
Yeah.
And what was it
she used to say?
"You got to celebrate life."
Right?
Well, we're celebrating here,
so that's a good start, right?
Yeah, we are.
I ran into Dustin
on Bridges Road.
He said he's going to stop by
to fix your pipes.
Dustin?
Oh, that's right.
You guys were in love,
right?
I remember that.
Oh, you went away to college
and then said, "Bye."
He broke my heart.
Is that right?
Yes. He was supposed to
come with me
and then he changed his mind
last minute.
That punk.
You know this.
Merry Christmas.
I'm glad you're here.
'Morning.
Hey. 'Morning, sunshine.
How did you sleep?
Ah. Best I've slept
in a while, actually.
Oh, good, good.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Hey, you coming by
city hall later?
'Cause we're going to pick the
teams for the scavenger hunt.
Uh, yeah. I can do that.
I just have something
I have to do for work first.
Does Dustin still do
the scavenger hunt?
Uh, yeah.
He's the reigning champion.
Well, he was always
so competitive.
Yeah.
He always acted like such a baby
every time he lost a track meet.
The worst.
Really?
What are you
doing here?
The pipes, remember?
Right.
And the way I recall it is that
you're the one
that stormed off
when you lost to Wendy Johnson
at the long jump.
I didn't lose.
They measured from
the wrong mark in the sand.
You know that.
Sure.
You know, the way I remember it
is you both came back here
afterwards and made
a giant pot of chili
and you ate it all.
Although nothing beats
your Sunday roast.
Thank you, sweetheart.
You always had to make
extra gravy for this guy.
What's that supposed to mean?
Oh, please. You poured so much
on your plate
it was like a sea of gravy
with little islands
of mashed potatoes and meat.
Okay. All right.
Well, at least
I didn't separate my food
on the same plate.
Do you still
do that?
I don't know what
you're talking about.
She does.
She still does that.
You do.
Dustin:
Well, good,
because we wouldn't want you
to change.
Okay. Your sink is all fixed.
I'm going to head out.
I will see you both
at the town hall.
Yeah.
Thank you very much.
Bye.
I will see you down there.
Probably see you.
Good guy.
Boy, he's good.
Thanks a lot.
Mm-hmm.
So, what's his deal?
Is he, like, the town
handyman now or something?
Um, in his spare time.
He's the director of operations
for the Textile Heritage Mill
and Museum.
Really?
Yeah.
Has he ever said anything to you
about the museum?
You know, how it's doing, or--
Well,
as a matter of fact,
he just suggested that we take
the proceeds
from the scavenger hunt
and donate it
for some much-needed restoration
down there at the museum.
Yeah? I think it's going to
need more than that.
I got to go, Dad.
I'll see you at town hall. Bye.
Bye.
Man:
How long have you been with
Jaspar Development?
Belinda:
Uh, it's been
about two years now.
So, I'm sure you're up-to-date
with what's going on
with this old relic.
Hmm.
Great piece of property,
but I don't have to tell you
that.
No, you don't.
I spent a lot of years
behind these walls,
volunteering with my mom
at all the events.
A lot of
great memories here.
Well, this place is a part of
our community's history.
My own grandfather worked here
back in the day,
when it was just
the textile mill.
Hmm.
Before they added the museum.
A part of me is reluctant
to pass it on to a company
who I hear
wants to turn it into condos.
Well, we don't know that
just yet.
Well, I'm starting to
look at offers,
and with your company's
reputation,
you'll be
a frontrunner.
With the museum so far behind
in their payments,
we don't have
a lot of bargaining room.
Is there anything they can do
to raise the money
to help prevent the buy-out?
To be honest, it would probably
take a Christmas miracle.
Right.
All right. Well,
how would you like to proceed?
Well, between you and I,
no one in town
really appreciates how dire the
situation is with this place.
And I'd prefer to keep it
that way,
seeing as it would cause
a great deal of angst.
And who wants that
over Christmas?
I understand.
It's good to see you again.
Yeah. You, too.
Happy Holidays.
Thanks.
You came!
Of course I did.
I have to give my thumbs up
to the man
you're about to spend
the rest of your life with.
Oh, my gosh.
The rest of my life.
You don't have to sound
too freaked out.
Oh, honey, I'm kidding.
I can't wait to start.
Yeah.
Jason, this is my maid
of honour, Belinda.
Hey. A pleasure
to finally meet you.
Hi.
Hey.
Faith speaks
very highly of you.
Well, you picked
the best woman here.
I've known her
my entire life.
Where's Logan, by the way?
Is he coming?
He was.
Uh, is. He is. He's just gotten
delayed at work.
I'm sure he'll be here,
and when he comes here
I can't wait to meet him.
If not, I'm sure
he'll make the wedding.
He has until January
to get here.
Speaking of,
we have so much planning to do.
That's my cue.
Excuse me.
I'll be right back.
Bye.
Bye.
Well?
Oh, you guys are so cute.
I'm so happy for you.
I'm just so happy
that you're here.
And after the hunt,
we have major planning to do.
I have a million photos
to show you.
Yeah. I can't wait.
We've only been planning this
since we were 10.
Oh, my gosh. I know.
And I was going to marry
Gavin Dawson
and you were going to marry
Dustin, but--
By the way, he's here somewhere.
Have you seen him?
Yeah. He was at my dad's this
morning, fixing a leaky pipe.
Was that okay?
Yeah, of course.
It's fine.
I just wasn't expecting
to see him so much.
But you know, I'm with Logan now
and you're with Jason.
Oh, there's your dad.
It's about to start.
This is the fun part,
picking the names.
Well, I'm only here
as an observer, so--
That's what you think.
Why? What did you do?
I might have thrown
your name in the hat.
Faith, no.
I haven't done this in years,
and I kind of have
a work conflict.
No.
Mason from the bakery
dropped out because
he sprained his ankle,
so then someone will be short
a team member.
It's just one day.
It's for a good cause.
Ugh.
Come on.
Fine.
Are we ready?
Woo!
All right.
For the rookies out there
and anybody else that's forgot,
let's go over the rules.
Very simple. The hunt
starts tomorrow morning,
8:00 a.m. sharp.
You get your next clue
when you show proof you've
completed your first task.
And everybody's clues
are in different order.
Okay?
Now, you know it's our tradition
that we help people
and organizations in our town.
And this year,
we are doing restoration
for the Textile Heritage Mill
and Museum.
Ah, yeah!
Carl:
I think that's a worthy cause.
All right. Let's get it started.
Let's pick some teams.
Okay. Here we go.
And first, Joe Hoover.
Team one.
Who's going to be
your teammate, Joe?
Monica Heeley.
Oh, my gosh.
Okay. Ready? Team number two.
Okay.
Two names on one.
Faith Wheeler and Jason Wilson.
Wait a second.
Dustin Cooper, know you,
love you.
Who is going to be your partner?
Here we go.
Your partner will be
my own Belinda Phillips.
There you go.
You've got to be kidding me.
I'm sure it'll be fine.
You're with Logan now,
right? No big deal.
Carl:
Let's do team number four now.
Oh, hi, partner.
Is it just me,
or is this dj vu?
Oh, my gosh.
That's right.
'Cause that's how you guys
first got together
in high school. That's so cute.
You know, I'm thinking
that peonies
might be really nice
for my bouquet.
So, I'm just going to
go call the florist.
Mm-hmm.
Bye.
Come on.
So, what? You changed your mind
about playing?
Uh, no, I didn't.
Faith threw my name
into the hat
in place of Mason.
Ah. Well, it's nice of you
to help restore
a little of
this town's history.
Right.
Well, since we're going to be
a team and all,
maybe we should learn
to communicate.
You know, make sure
that we tell each other
what our plans are
and then don't deviate
from those plans.
Okay. All right.
I hear what you're saying,
loud and clear.
Good.
Then we're on the same page,
I hope.
You look nice, by the way.
Just pick me up tomorrow.
Hey, Dennis.
Hi, Belinda.
Give me the update.
Um, so I met with
Mr. Coggins today,
and it seems like
they're ready to sell.
That's great news.
Except the townspeople,
they're raising funds
to help restore the building.
The mill is kind of a big piece
of our history here.
Well, we both know
that's not going to
change anything.
Just let me know when you
seal the deal, Belinda.
Uh, yep. Will do.
So, they're selling
the old mill, huh?
Sorry.
I couldn't help but overhear.
I'm sorry I didn't tell you.
I just found out myself
this morning.
Is there nothing
we can do?
It's waterfront property.
Prime real estate.
You're just doing your job, huh?
I don't know. This--
This sale,
it just feels different.
What I do doesn't normally
affect this many people,
especially not people
that I know
and people who have memories
there.
I don't want to be the scrooge
who sells everyone out.
If it wasn't you, it would have
been somebody else, okay?
And I'm proud of you,
because you work hard.
Yeah, except now
I've been roped into
this scavenger hunt
with Dustin, of all people,
who thinks that we're
going to be working together
to restore the museum.
All day, my behaviour
is just going to seem
completely underhanded,
because I know that
the restorations
aren't going to make
a difference.
Well, you got to tell him
the truth,
and you can't beat around
the bush.
And Dustin knows you.
He won't judge you.
It'll be okay.
You're a good girl,
you know that?
Look at this room.
Oh, I know.
My God.
All right, honey.
Hey, Dustin.
Big day, man.
Ready to defend
your title?
It shouldn't be too hard.
I got a great partner this year.
The dream team
is reunited, man.
Yeah? We'll see.
Oh, honey.
Bye.
Bye.
All right, you guys. Go get 'em.
I'll see you down there.
Can we stop
and get a coffee?
Way ahead of you.
One cream, three sugars.
Thank you.
Now, I need you to bring
your A-game today, okay?
What, you think I'm going to
bring anything less?
No.
No, I know who I'm dealing with.
And in case that coffee
is not enough,
here's a little sample
from the kit.
You actually
made one?
Oh, yeah.
I mean, that was
the best part,
seeing all the
Christmas snacks
your mom would pack.
Well, it's a good thing
I skipped breakfast, then.
All right. Let's do this.
All right. There she is.
Belinda 2.0.
Focused and ready.
Well, someone's got to
take this team
across the finish line.
You know that
I'm the reigning champion
of the scavenger hunt, right?
I would be too, if I never left.
Get the lead out.
Carl:
All right, everybody.
All right, guys. Now, listen up.
You have until
the stroke of midnight
to complete all the tasks
from the clues provided.
Okay?
Hold up your phones.
You're about
to receive your first clue.
Everybody, ready,
set, go.
Carl:
Tick-tock. Tick-tock.
Okay. First clue.
"They come in all
shapes and sizes.
"No one compromises.
"They bring
the outdoors in.
"Talk about a win.
Tall and green and
meant to be seen."
Well, it's a good thing
I got my truck,
because we're off
to the woods
to see about a tree.
Dustin:
So, where do you get your trees
in the city?
Belinda:
To be honest, I just get
one of those little ones.
Well, I'm glad your dad
at least got a proper one.
He said
it was so important
because you were
coming back this year.
Hmm.
Did you get it for him?
Ah, not really.
I mean, I took him out here.
I found one.
I cut it down.
Took it back
to his place. I set it up.
Thank you. I wish I could
get out here more.
I've just been so busy
with work.
That's all right.
I get it.
Uh, so, how is work, anyway?
Good. Yeah, they
keep promoting me,
so I must be
doing something right.
I'm actually up for
junior partner.
Really?
Yeah.
That's great.
It doesn't surprise me.
From what I remember,
you're good at everything
you ever did.
Do you at least enjoy
what you're doing?
Sometimes I have to do things
that are a bit of a challenge.
Like, there's this deal
that I have to close
in order to get my promotion,
and--
Just hold that thought.
I got it.
Uh, you sure?
'Cause there's a huge hole
on this side of it.
What? Ah.
I think
we can do better.
I mean, we just got here.
Look at all these trees.
That one.
Ah, yeah.
Agreed?
Agreed.
What are you waiting for?
Oh, yeah. Right.
So, why did you break off
your engagement?
Oh. Uh, you know,
I think that we were just both
looking for something,
and we thought that
we found it in each other,
but it turns out
we were wrong.
You know, it's okay.
We figured it out
before it went too far.
So, what about you?
Any wedding bells in your future
with this, um, Logan character?
We're good.
We're on the same page
with work and other stuff.
Great! Good.
So, I guess you've found
the one.
I don't know.
I wasn't really looking
when I met him.
You know what they say.
Seek and you shall find.
Do you know where all of these
scavenger hunt trees are going?
Yeah, yeah.
Your dad has arranged that
they all go over to
the assisted living facility,
just in time for their
tree-trimming luncheon.
Do you think he'd mind if we
took this one someplace else?
What do you have in mind?
I'll show you. Keys, please.
Is this James Brogue's place?
It is, yeah.
My mom used to come visit him.
I'd come with her sometimes.
He was funny.
He always wanted to know
the news of the town.
He was always a bit of
a loner, wasn't he?
Yeah. He doesn't have
any family to speak of,
which is too bad,
since of all of his success
in the oil business.
He must get pretty lonely
this time of year
during the holidays.
Oh. So, that's why we're
bringing him the tree.
You guessed it.
Wow.
You haven't changed one bit.
What is this?
Hi, Mr. Brogue.
This is your
Christmas tree delivery.
Aren't you
Christie's daughter,
Belinda?
Yeah. Hi.
It's nice to see you again.
Sorry it's been so long,
Mr. Brogue.
Oh, no, no, no.
Please call me James.
Come on in.
You go in.
I got it.
Well, these may be
a little bit dusty,
but as long as none are broken
we may be in business.
Belinda:
Oh, wow. They're beautiful.
Yeah.
They go all the way back to
my mother's side of the family.
She brought them over on a boat
and then a train.
It's a miracle that
none of them were broken.
Wow.
And it's hand-painted?
Yeah, of course.
You know you have
your mother's eyes?
And obviously,
her good soul.
Thank you.
So, tell me the news
from the town.
Uh, well, Dustin could tell you
more about that than I could.
I haven't lived here
in some time.
Well, I remember
your mother
talking about a boy named Dustin
that her daughter
was over the moon about.
Is that you?
Uh, yeah.
I think it was.
I hope
it was.
Dustin, why don't you tell him
about the scavenger hunt?
The scavenger hunt?
Is that still going on?
We're actually in the middle
of the hunt right now.
Well, what are you doing
here, then?
Go. Go and follow
your clues.
Don't let me
slow you down.
No, no, no. You're not
slowing us down at all.
I was really looking forward to
coming and visiting you.
And I promise I will come back
before I leave town,
but we really should--
Yeah. Get going.
If you don't mind,
we just need a picture
in front of the tree.
Could you take it?
Sure.
All right.
Just get
a little closer.
A little bit closer.
Perfect.
Hey. Hey.
Hey, Dad.
Hey. I hear you got
the photo.
Good work, you two.
Tree was also fantastic.
Oh. This is Logan. I should--
That's cool. I actually
got to text somebody.
Yeah. I got to--
I got to--
Hi.
Hi. Just checking in.
How's the deal going?
Uh, I think it's a done deal.
How about you? Any clue
on when you're coming yet?
I have
one more meeting,
and then I'll try and catch
a flight out.
I miss you, too.
That's so sweet of you
to say that. Oh, yeah.
Okay.
Not subtle.
Okay.
Okay, okay.
So, uh,
everything good?
Yeah. Yeah, it's great.
Oh, great. Finally.
Um, "I come from
white powder.
"I'm silent, not louder.
"You create me
in the cold
"from your ideas bold.
"I can't be sold
since I will melt,
and in the sun
can no longer be felt."
Yeah. I know this.
We're building a snowman.
You got it, Frosty.
Bye, Dad.
Belinda:
Mountain Bridge.
It just brings back
so many memories.
You know, I believe
this is where we had
our first kiss
and carved our initials.
Did we really do that?
Yeah.
We did.
Ah.
The perfect environment
for the Abominable Snowman.
Oh, please do not start on
your Bigfoot theories again.
I think you mean Yeti,
because Bigfoot is
a fictional character.
They're both urban myths.
You saw the evidence
with your own eyes!
That was freshman year,
and it was the track team
pulling a prank on you.
You think those guys
were capable of
creating those footprints?
Yes, I do,
because they fooled you.
But what about
the sighting?
There was no sighting.
That was just Toby
dressed up in a costume.
But it looked
so real.
All right. I'm going to give you
a little leeway
because it was dark
around the campfire.
But all you saw were just
these ominous shadows.
That's it.
But everyone
was screaming.
Well, was everyone screaming
or were you screaming?
Oh, wow.
You were in on it.
Maybe.
I might have been.
But I protected you.
I held you close.
I let you hold me tight
because it was cold.
I think you found me
irresistible,
and I really do
take that personally.
Ugh!
Well, hello. Looks like you guys
are getting along just swell.
Dustin:
Oh, yes.
We're just, uh, reminiscing.
Yeah.
Memory lane has
a few potholes in it.
Mm-hmm.
As much as we would love
to stay here and referee,
we have a hunt to win.
Mm-hmm.
Not a chance.
Yeah.
If this is any indication
of your team strategy,
we'll be done our next task
by the time you finish
your argument.
We're not arguing.
Faith:
Nice to see you agree
on something.
And FYI, don't even think
about stealing our creation.
Belinda:
Ah.
We got the proof
they need.
Yeah, okay. Bling!
Clock is ticking.
Have fun.
Bye.
Yeah, bye.
We could do
so much better.
So much better.
Wait. I got it.
Here.
Oh, what a lovely hat.
Yeah. Well--
Push "photo."
I'll send this to
Hunt Central.
Perfect. All right.
Bye, dude.
All right. That's two down,
eight to go.
What?
Well, you're--
You're not still mad about
the whole Yeti thing, are you?
No. I'm 10 years past
the Yeti thing, thank you.
Well, just in case you're not,
I got something
that might cheer you up.
Sweetie Pies?
The one and only.
Dustin, I have--
Look.
I wanted to say--
Sorry.
No.
You go first.
No. You go.
Um,
take a walk with me.
Listen. I know that you think
that I broke my promise
about going off to college
together like we'd planned.
And I guess I kind of did,
but I just want to
let you know that
it's not because
I didn't want to.
It's because I couldn't.
What do you mean?
Just before
we were supposed to go,
I found out my dad lost his job.
And I knew we were
going to be struggling,
so I got a job
and I stayed back.
I just--
I had to help.
Why wouldn't you have
just told me that?
Because I didn't want to
hold you back.
You wouldn't have.
Bel, I know you. If I told you
I wasn't going to go,
you never would have went.
It's okay, though.
I mean, look at you.
You did it.
You're this big success.
It's what I wanted
for you.
I'm sorry. I didn't know.
You don't have to be sorry.
I mean, I could have written,
and I guess I could have
called you, too, but--
Oh, wow.
You were just out there
doing your thing,
and I didn't want to
disrupt you.
I don't know what to say.
"Thank you"
doesn't really feel quite right.
You don't have to say anything.
I mean, I'm just happy
that we're here right now
and I'm finally able
to tell you this.
So, we're friends...
...I hope.
Yeah. Friends.
Oh. We should, uh--
Right. Tick-tock.
Yeah.
Well, from where I'm standing,
our snowman definitely takes
the cupcake.
Definitely.
Listen. I'm sorry about dumping
all that on you back there.
No. I'm really glad
you told me.
We're good.
Oh. Uh, what did you
want to tell me?
Oh, don't worry about it.
We should get going.
Okay.
Okay. What do we got?
"He's the main attraction.
King of all the action.
"Someone who brings joy
not just in the form of a toy.
"Loves giving
for a living.
"With this legend
take a photo,
and then together,
drink lots of cocoa."
Red suit?
White beard?
Probably stuck in
a chimney somewhere.
Well, looks like we have an
appointment with the big man.
Wow.
This brings me back.
It's amazing how little
changes around here.
Yeah. Well, you know us
in Deerfield.
We like our traditions,
but we love our history.
So, is that why you're working
at the mill museum?
Uh, yeah, I guess.
I mean,
I do love this town's history.
I just-- I think I love
giving back even more.
We've created these workshops
as part of our outreach
to the community.
Just last year,
we actually started
this afterschool program
with the local district.
Sounds like you made
the right decision staying here.
Yeah.
Yeah. Maybe.
Hey, let's get in line.
So, have you dated anyone since
you broke off your engagement?
I'm not sure
I want to tell you.
Why?
Because
I might have dated...
...Wendy Johnson.
My long-jump nemesis?
What's wrong with you?
It was, like, one coffee.
That was it.
And then I came to
my senses.
It just felt wrong.
I kept thinking about
how hurt you were
that day at the track,
and how she just kept
rubbing it in your face.
So, you thought of me
on your date, huh?
Well, yes,
but only because
it was so easy
to make the connection.
Right.
She was your nemesis.
Yep.
Hey, Mr. Dustin.
Hey, Dex.
Are you here
to see Santa, too?
Yes, we are,
but it's a secret.
I'll tell you,
but you can't say anything.
Scout's honour.
Okay. We're on
a scavenger hunt.
Cool.
Oh, Dex? This is Belinda.
Hi, Dex.
Nice to meet you.
You, too.
Dex, um-- His dad brings him to
the workshops
I was telling you about,
every Sunday.
Oh.
Hey, buddy. Is your dad here?
He's over there.
I just finished
telling my wish to Santa.
What did you wish for
from Santa?
To have my mom home
for Christmas.
She's across the ocean,
in the Army.
Oh, I see.
I hope Santa
can make that wish come true.
Me, too. See you later.
Okay. Bye.
Bye, Dex.
How is Santa going to make
that wish come true?
Christmas is the time
for miracles.
Okay. Come on.
Yeah.
Hi. We're just going to
get a quick picture.
Is that okay?
Okay. All right.
Cheese.
Thank you.
Merry Christmas.
Thank you.
Merry Christmas.
Thanks.
Bye.
Okay.
Thank you.
Sent and done.
Hey.
Hi.
So, have you guys
finally settled down yet
or do we have a
mutiny on our hands?
Don't throw us off our game.
We're good.
Dustin:
Oh. Um, I just--
I got to go talk to Dex's dad
real quick. I'll be right back.
Yeah. Bye-bye and thank you.
I have to talk to you right now.
Okay.
Uh, Jason, sweetie,
can you go and get me
more hot chocolate?
Yeah.
Thanks, honey.
It's full.
Just go.
Belinda:
Bye.
Thank you.
You are never going to guess
what Dustin just said to me.
What?
He said the reason he didn't
go to college with me
was because his dad lost his job
and he had to stay here
and take care of his family.
Seriously?
So, he didn't bail on you?
No. And he said
the reason he didn't tell me
is because
he didn't want to hold me back.
My gosh.
That is so sweet.
You know
what this means, right?
What?
He was still in love with you.
He didn't
not want to be with you.
He just felt that he couldn't.
This changes everything.
Oh, it changes nothing, Faith.
How can you say that?
Because it's been 10 years,
and I'm with Logan now.
I was with Gavin
before I met Jason.
And thank goodness
I didn't marry Gavin,
because then I wouldn't have
given Jason a chance
and I wouldn't be marrying
the man that I should be with.
Yeah. Well, I'm not marrying
anyone, so thank you for that.
But you will.
So, who will it be?
I don't know how to answer that.
Ask yourself
if you still love Dustin.
Just find
where your heart is.
Dustin:
Okay.
I just talked to Dex's--
What's going on here?
You guys look so serious.
I was just telling Faith
how you dated
Wendy Johnson.
You what? You dated--
I just told you that.
Right. You did.
You did.
Oh.
Oh, right.
Well, let's not forget
that we're in the middle
of a scavenger hunt
here, people.
Right. The hunt.
So much problem-solving
and searching and finding.
It's very enlightening,
isn't it?
Yeah. Loud and clear. Thank you.
Have fun.
Bye, guys.
Faith is really trying
this year.
Yeah. So are we.
What's the clue?
All right.
"Look around at your neighbour.
"It's fun and easy;
not a labour.
"Is there something
that they need?
"Plant the seed
and perform a kind deed.
"You can't resist.
You want to assist.
"Open your heart.
It's time to come together,
not apart."
That's not
very specific.
No. It probably means that
we have to do it on our own.
Okay. Neighbour.
Kind deed.
Doing something nice
for someone.
Oh. Uh, kindness to strangers.
Shh. Shh.
Kindness to strangers.
Okay. So, maybe
they want us to do--
Perform a random act
of kindness for a stranger?
Hey, everybody.
Hot chocolate is on me.
Uh, yeah. Technically--
Technically,
that is just being generous.
So, I don't think we should
cross it off the list just yet.
But I have an idea
of how we can make it better.
Also, you just ordered
hot chocolate
for everyone in the village
except for me, so--
Right.
I'll get on that.
Yeah. Extra marshmallows.
Thank you.
Belinda:
They had said to show kindness
to a stranger.
We may as well return to
James' home and help decorate.
It finally feels
like Christmas in here.
Oh, you kids are so kind.
Please stay and have
some biscuits with me.
Thanks.
So, James, what--
what do you do for Christmas?
Well, I'll make myself a little
bit of chicken with some gravy,
and then I'll put on
some Christmas music
and I'll retire with a book.
You know, I'm having Christmas
at my dad's this year.
You should join us.
No, no. I wouldn't want
to impose on your family.
No, you wouldn't be
imposing at all.
It's just gonna be
the two of us.
We would love the extra company.
Well, that sounds lovely.
I'd be so thrilled to join you.
Belinda:
Good.
So, tell me more news.
News, ah...
Oh, you know the museum?
Yes. I donated to
the building of the museum.
Well, it's in desperate need
of restoration right now.
So, all the money that we're
making for the scavenger hunt
is gonna be donated
to the museum.
How wonderful.
Perhaps I'll get into
town to see it when it's done.
I-- I don't-- it might not be
there when you do.
What?
I'm sorry.
I've been wanting to tell you.
My boss arranged a
meeting about the mill
with Tim Coggins
while I was here.
The realtor?
Yeah. One of his
properties is the mill.
Okay. I...
I don't understand.
They're really far behind
on their payments, Dustin,
and the only thing
they can do is sell.
So...
they're gonna sell
to one of my clients.
James:
Oh, that's a real shame.
I know.
I'm so sorry, Dustin.
So, when is this gonna happen?
Before the new year.
And then... what?
They're gonna tear it down?
Belinda:
I don't know.
But that would be my guess.
God, I'm really sorry.
If there was anything I could do
to change the outcome, I would.
I don't know about you two,
but I still believe in miracles.
I mean, look at me.
Here I am, sitting
with two young people,
who've come to share
their Christmas spirt with me.
So, have faith.
You never know what might
happen this time of year.
I think we did a really good job
on the outside of the
decorations too,
don't you think?
Yeah. Bel, why didn't you
just tell me about the museum?
Because I knew you'd be upset.
Look, I don't want you to think
that I don't care
about it because I do.
I don't know what
I'm supposed to do.
If I couldn't
take the promotion
and it meant that you
could keep your job
and we could save the museum,
I would do that.
I know that you didn't
want any of this to happen.
It's just a lot to
digest right now.
Seems like we're both digesting
a lot of unexpected information.
Listen, Bel, you're one of the
best people that I know.
Look at what you did in there.
Come on, we did that.
Well, we make
a pretty good team.
We do make a really good team.
Wow. We are uncovering a lot
on this scavenger hunt.
We're not even halfway done.
Great. Well, let's see
what other revelations
we can come up with.
"This residence is
a miniature dwelling,
"but the ingredients
are quite compelling.
"All the frosting
can be exhausting,
"but the candy makes it dandy.
"The walls and rooftop sheets
are made of sweets.
"Once you're done,
you can eat the treats."
Sounds like we've got a
gingerbread house to make.
Sweet!
Dad?
Dad?
I guess he's still
at town hall.
Yeah. Looks like it's
just the two of us.
Uh, I'm gonna go change.
Okay, I'll put this stuff out.
Okay.
What?
Uh, nothing.
Just you always look
so nice in red.
It kind of reminds me
a little bit
of that dress
you wore at prom.
That was a pretty memorable
night, wasn't it?
Yeah.
I mean, it was
the night I realized
that I wasn't gonna be
going to college with you.
But, um,
I've laid everything out
and we're ready to go.
All right, yeah. I haven't done
one of these in a long time.
Come on.
Wait. How 'bout this?
We did it!
Really?
I'm starving.
How are you starving?
You just ate all the candy.
It's empty calories.
Come on,
we'll go to the cafe in town.
We're halfway through.
I need some Christmas
fuel to finish.
All right, fine.
But we gotta take a quick
selfie before we leave.
Okay.
Ready?
Perfect. All right.
Whoa.
All right, now, this is the
first place we've been
that actually looks different.
Yeah, well, this is all Jennie.
Wait.
"Carl's fire-crackling chilli."
Is that Carl as in my dad Carl?
Yeah. It looks like
we're not the only ones
that enjoy his chilli.
I could just imagine
that bird perched
on your head.
I know.
Hi, Dad.
How you doing, Bel?
Hey, Dustin.
How are you guys?
Really good.
You know, your daughter is just
a natural at this whole thing.
Oh, Carl, this is your daughter?
Carl:
Yeah. Yeah.
I've heard so much about you,
when he's not talking
about food, that is.
I'm Jennie.
Nice to meet you. I love what
you've done with the place.
Jennie has turned this place
into a gourmet diner.
You know what?
You should be on that TV show.
What's it called?
Diners and Times or--
Don't be silly.
I wouldn't know what to say in
front of all those cameras.
But you could do all
the talking.
Are you saying
that I talk too much?
Yeah, maybe I am.
Dad, how come you're
not at town hall?
Oh, because it's lunch
and I thought I'd give
the volunteers some chilli.
Ah. And if you'd
both like a bowl,
I would suggest you
order it right now
because we are down
to the last two.
I could go for a bowl.
How 'bout you?
Yeah.
That sound great.
All right, it's on the house.
Oh, thanks, Jen.
Yeah. Nice, nice.
Well I better get back because I
bet everybody's starving.
So, have a good day.
Bye, Dad.
Jennie:
Here you go.
Two bowls of the
crackling fire chilli.
Wow.
Thank you.
Your father really knows
his way around a kitchen.
When he made me his
famous roast dinner,
that was something.
Well, enjoy.
Thank you.
Did you hear that?
He made her dinner,
our roast dinner.
I like that we
don't have a song,
but we have a roast dinner?
You're not listening.
Dad and Jennie are
totally dating.
No.
You think?
What? Are you crazy?
Did you see the way she was
laughing and holding his arm?
Kind of like the way you're
holding my arm right now?
Ugh.
Why wouldn't he tell me?
Maybe he's afraid of
the way you might react.
Big change when a parent
has somebody new.
I guess.
This is so good.
They really do make
a great team.
Hey, out of curiosity,
what would you think if your
dad did find somebody new?
I think it would be great.
Plus, you know,
everyone deserves
a second chance at love.
Yeah, I think they do.
Oh. All right, next clue.
Oh, it's from Logan.
He got his flight.
Oh. Uh, great. Good.
Faith:
Hey, look at you guys
sitting at your old table.
Dustin:
Oh. Hey, man.
Oh my gosh,
I didn't even realize.
Bel, you should get
a milkshake and share it,
just like you
did in high school.
Actually,
they make a pretty mean
strawberry milkshake here.
How can you say no?
Jason, babe,
can you go and grab us
two of the Christmas pepper
mac and cheese?
Yeah, cool.
And a milkshake to go.
Sure.
Thanks, babe.
So, where are you guys?
We're halfway through.
So are we.
Dustin: Yeah.
And Logan texted.
He's on his way.
Oh. Uh, he can make it?
Belinda:
Yeah. He booked his flight.
That's-- that's great.
Right?
It's really good.
Oh.
Is that the same one?
Belinda: Same.
"Small in scale,
"it's contents contain
specific detail.
"They pull the sleigh
and guide the way.
"Not all have
a nose that glows.
"Their world contained
within a sphere,
you can see through it,
it's clear."
"When you shake it,
there's flakes and glitter.
"No worries, it doesn't litter."
All:
Snow globe.
Jason, get all that to go.
No! What about our food?
No, we'll get it later.
Come on. Gotta go.
Let's go.
Thank you.
Okay, so what?
It's just like any snow globe?
No, there was a specific clue.
It said, "Pull the sleigh
"and guide the way."
There's a reindeer in it.
Oh, if anybody's gonna have it,
I'd be the Antique Emporium
down the street.
Okay.
But first...
Hey!
Mmm. It's Christmas fuel.
Oh, perfect. Look at this.
Wow.
There's really
something so magical
about these little worlds.
Yeah. Look at the intricate
detail on this church.
Wait, is that a reindeer?
Belinda:
No, that's a horse.
Oh, yeah.
Well, you think
they're gonna notice?
You wanna make a rookie
mistake like Faith did?
No. I don't.
I'm gonna go ask her
if she has any more.
Okay.
Beautiful.
My dad gave one to my mom on
their one year anniversary
with a little picture of
the two of them inside of it.
She never took it off, ever.
Yeah. I remember.
She doesn't have
any more snow globes,
but I did find out
that there is a lady
that lives down the street
that has a whole collection
of vintage snow globes,
and that woman's name
is Mrs. Murphy.
Mrs. Murphy,
our old music teacher?
Yeah, the very one.
Oh, wow.
She was always so nice to me,
even though I
couldn't hold a note.
Yeah, I remember that, too.
Come on.
Belinda:
Thank you.
So, what do we do
if Mrs. Murphy
doesn't have one
with a reindeer?
Oh, we'll just cross that
snow-covered bridge
when we come to it.
Hey, remember when Mrs. Murphy
found us at the bleachers
after curfew?
Oh, I was grounded
for a month.
Oh, I'd say it was
worth it, wouldn't you?
I don't know.
Wasn't that the night
we swore we'd go away
to college together?
Listen, Belinda,
if I could have done things
differently, I would have
because...
What?
Look who it is -
Dustin and Belinda.
Patricia called a few minutes
ago to say you were on your way.
Come on in.
You know, I think the last time
I saw the two of you together
was when I was chaperoning prom.
You made such a striking couple.
I always knew you'd
end up together.
Oh, we're not...
Together.
Hmm. Pity.
Wow. So, where did you
get all these from?
Well, every summer,
when school would let out,
I'd go away on a trip
and I collected them.
So, you know, this one
is from Prague and, oh,
this one's from
the Canary Islands.
Wow. You know,
I never actually had you pegged
as a world traveller,
Mrs. Murphy.
Uh, Margaret.
That's okay.
Students don't usually
see their teachers
as anything but
homework assigners.
So, Patricia mentioned
you needed a reindeer.
Dustin:
Oh, perfect.
Rudolf himself.
Okay, all right.
Why don't you hold that up?
Take a quick photo.
Perfect.
Okay, great.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
You're so welcome.
So, Belinda,
where did you end up?
Uh, I went off to college
and now I work for
Jasper Development.
And you two came together
for the scavenger hunt.
It was a random draw.
Oh.
I see.
Yeah.
That one I recognize.
That was on your
desk at school, right?
It was.
And you know what?
You should have this.
Oh, we couldn't.
I insist.
I need the space
for more snow globes. Please.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Let me get you a bag.
Nice birds.
Oh. Yeah, I, uh--
I can't do it either.
What?
Call her by her first name.
Oh, great.
What do we got next?
Okay.
"Time to collect any puzzle,
gadget or game.
"The looks on children's faces
are one of exclaim.
"Whether it be a doll,
book or train,
"the joy you will bring
cannot be contained.
"Avoid apparel, when you toss
into the barrel, basket or box.
"Remember, you're racing
against the clocks."
That sounds like a
toy drive donation to me.
Perfect. First stop - toy store.
Then, town hall.
Oh, this is amazing.
I feel like Santa.
Hey, what was the best gift
the big guy ever brought you?
Oh, easy - my scooter.
In the winter?
Yeah. My dad shovelled
out the driveway.
I could do tricks on that
thing by springtime.
What about you?
I liked the small gifts,
you know, the stuff that came
in the Christmas stockings.
Actually, a lot like these
finger puppets here.
It was just the first
thing that I'd reach for
every Christmas morning.
Oh. Well, maybe I'll get you
a little, tiny gift
and put it in a gigantic box,
just to throw you off.
The best gifts come
in small packages.
Oh. Uh, I have to take this.
Sure.
Wow, honey. This is so great.
You're gonna put a lot of smiles
on those kids' faces this year.
Oh, kind of like the smile
you had on your face
at Jennie's diner?
It's okay, Dad.
I know you made her dinner.
Yeah,
and I was gonna discuss it
with you over the holidays.
I think she seems really nice.
You guys have the whole
food thing in common.
Yeah, we do. I just wanna make
sure you're okay with it.
I think I am.
It's like you said,
we need to celebrate life,
which means that we should
be celebrating Christmas
the way we used to,
not hiding away
in my little apartment.
And if that means that we
include Jennie in that,
I'm okay with it.
Thank you, honey.
Yeah, 'cause, you know,
I was thinking she's alone
for the holidays,
so I should invite her over with
us 'cause, you know--
I made my turkey stuffing.
It's gonna knock your socks off!
I hope you made a lot
because I sort of
also invited
James Brogue to dinner.
You really are your
mother's daughter. Love you.
Did you tell Dustin
about the museum?
I did. Yeah.
And you were right,
he didn't judge me.
That's good.
So, maybe I should
make some extra gravy.
Huh? Huh? Huh?
Stop! Stop!
Okay.
Well, that
phone call made you happy.
Who was that?
I'm working on a bit of a
Christmas surprise right now.
Yeah? Someone special?
Yeah, I'd say so.
Oh. Wendy Johnson?
Oh.
Oh, great.
This is our next clue.
"Open for interpretation,
you can use your imagination.
"This task goes beyond
a toy or trinket.
"You'll have to rethink it.
"You're asked to fulfil
a young one's desire and will.
"This may take some skill,
but it can be a thrill."
This one's hard.
Let me see.
"Young one" must mean child.
They specifically mentioned
"beyond a toy."
And it's open for
interpretation.
What?
That surprise
that I'm working on,
I think it's gonna
knock it out of the park
and knock it off our list.
Wait, no. We just got this clue.
Isn't that kind of cheating?
Oh, yeah, but I was
gonna do it anyways.
I didn't know it was gonna be
the answer to the next clue.
Well then, it's fate.
Yeah, well, isn't that was
Christmas is all about?
Surprises? Magic?
Yeah, it is.
So, what is it?
I should show you. Come on.
Let's grab one of these.
Oh, great. There he is.
Hey, Mr. Dustin.
Hey, Miss Belinda.
Hi.
Hi, Dex.
What are you still doing here?
Did you forget to tell Santa
something you wanted
on your list?
No, but my dad says Santa has an
early Christmas present for me.
Oh, he did, did he?
Well, you must've been
very good this year.
I tried. I even shared my Legos
with Sara Parker,
even though she's always
chasing me at recesses.
Hmm. I think that means
she likes you.
Eww.
You know, I actually used
to chase this one around
and she actually
agreed to be my girlfriend.
She's your girlfriend, Dustin?
Not now, but I was
a long time ago.
Oh.
You'll get it one day.
Oh, um,
I think you're present
just came early this year.
Huh?
Mom, you're here!
You did this?
Yeah.
Wow.
Oh, the museum has this
old military wing.
It's funded by the corps.
So, I just-- I gave them a call,
explained the situation, and
they pulled some strings.
It's amazing.
We all know how it feels
to be with the ones
we love at Christmas.
You just gave that family
a gift they'll never forget.
Oh.
Oh, this is it.
All right, we're
in the home stretch.
"So, time to enter the kitchen
"for a delicious tradition.
"Your creations will
require fun-shaped cutters,
"you may need lots of butter.
"The icing is enticing
and comes in many colours -
"red, green, blue,
yellow and white.
"You can't resist
taking a bite."
Yay! We get to
make sugar cookies.
Great. Well, my place or yours?
Uh, do you have baking sheets?
Back to my dad's.
Pretty sure he has
everything we need and more.
Okay.
Wow. You still have that?
Dustin:
Oh. Oh, yeah. Of course.
Do you have any of the gifts I
gave you in high school?
Dustin, I was devastated.
I had to forget about you
in order to move on.
Yeah. No, I get that, of course.
Um...
Maybe that's the reason
why I'm having such
a hard time with this.
Logan.
What are you doing here?
I told you,
I booked my flight.
It came in over an hour ago.
I emailed you my flight info.
Oh. I...
I guess I haven't
checked my phone in awhile.
Hi.
Logan, this is Dustin, my, um...
We grew up together.
Nice to meet you.
Yeah, you too.
Um, sorry, do you want
a hand with your bags?
No, it's just a carry-on.
I won't be here long, so...
Okay. Um...
We have to get inside,
do some baking.
Baking?
Why don't I tell you
about it inside?
Dustin:
Okay, we need butter.
And what else?
Excuse me.
Sorry.
Hey, babe.
Eggs...
Uh, we need flour and vanilla.
Wow.
Healthy.
Well, cookies,
it's not veggies.
Besides,
it's for a good cause.
You, uh, really seem to know
your way around a kitchen.
Uh... yeah, I guess I do.
The cookies are for the annual
town Christmas scavenger hunt.
Oh, right. Okay.
How did you get to
pick your teammate?
Uh, it was random.
It's a random draw.
Just picked out of a hat.
Right. Yeah.
How long does
this hunt go on for?
It's just a day.
It started at eight a.m.
and it finishes
at midnight tonight.
I thought you said
you were working on
closing that property.
Some old textile mill?
I am working on it.
There's just not a lot to do
until Mr. Coggins signs off
on the proposal.
So, lots of time
to make cookies.
Hmm.
Hey, Logan,
why don't you help out?
Yeah.
Uh, with what?
With the cookies.
Oh. I mean, I guess.
I don't really know how to bake.
Dustin:
Oh, it's not that hard.
Come on, we'll get you
to work the mixing bowl.
Come on. Oh, you might
want to take off...
Oh, right.
Yay, in the kitchen.
That's a first.
Yeah, right?
Right. We're gonna
add some butter.
All right.
And sugar.
Sugar, yeah.
Is...?
It's over here.
Yeah. No, I know
where it is.
Dustin: You moved it?
I moved it?
Dustin: Okay.
All right, that in there.
All right.
Nice little--
perfect. You got it.
Another one? More sugar?
Dustin:
Sure. Why not?
The sweeter the better.
That's it.
There we go.
Whisk?
Great. Yeah. Here.
Here you go.
Spatula? Okay, that works.
Go around.
Okay, here we go.
Oh, come on.
You're gonna have to put a bit
more elbow grease in it.
There you go.
You've got a good arm for it.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Hey, this isn't too har--
Belinda:
Ooh. Is that your silk tie?
Yeah, from Italy.
Sounds expensive.
It's hand woven.
No, I got it. I'm just gonna
go try and clean it off.
I'm sure it'll come out!
Yep.
You know it's butter, right?
Yes, I know it's butter,
but I'm trying to be positive.
We still have to do this
and there's only a few hours
left before the deadline.
He seems... like a good guy.
He's really good.
He's really busy and he still
made sure to come out here.
Well, kind of a given.
I mean, it is Christmas
and nobody should be too
busy that they can't enjoy it.
But I'm glad you're still into
finishing the scavenger hunt,
even with...
You know me better than that.
I wouldn't leave my
partner high and dry.
Now, put some
elbow grease into it.
And that... should do it.
Oh, it's the--
it's the final clue.
"Go back to where
this all began.
"It's all part
of the master plan.
"Time to get psyched
and grab those mics.
"No need to croon,
belt out a tune,
"until you feel over the moon.
"This is a duet, not a single.
"You'll both know the words
to these holiday jingles."
This is Christmas karaoke.
This has got to be
a first for the hunt.
Well, it's a good thing
you're on my team -
you can sing for the both of us.
Yeah, well, unfortunately for
everyone else, it's a duet,
so you have to sing.
Stop.
Take these to the truck.
I'll be right there.
Uh, sure. Yeah.
Uh, did you get
your tie clean?
As well as I could.
I'll send it to the cleaners
as soon as we get back.
Looks like I have to
cut my stay short.
I got a meeting on the 26th.
The day after Christmas?
Exactly. Christmas will be over.
God, the Wi-Fi here is terrible.
But we discussed staying
until at least the 28th.
Yeah, but things are
getting crazy at work.
You get it.
Wait. Just before you--
Morgan, did he agree
to the terms?
No, that's unacceptable.
No, I never agreed to 30%.
Just meet me at town hall.
Yeah, I can't.
Yeah, fine.
I'll take a look and get
back to you as soon as I can.
Where's Logan?
He's meeting us there.
You all right?
I'm fine. Why?
It's just that you
tend to stuff your face
when something's the matter.
I'm fine. Let's go.
Okay.
Is that your dad onstage?
Your dad is the DJ.
Let's get things thing started.
He's actually not that bad.
Ooh, have you guys
picked your song yet?
Me and Jason did
"On the First Noel."
We've been practicing our
harmonizing, just saying.
Harmonizing?
It's fine.
Don't worry about it. Um...
Oh, we could do
"The 12 Days of Christmas."
It's just--
it's like a rhyme,
only sing it.
All right.
I guess we've come this far.
Might as well finish it off.
No, no, no...el. Yeah!
Dustin:
Whoo!
Whoo!
And now, couple number two.
And boy, are we in for a treat
today 'cause this gal's
all the way from
the big city, folks.
Belinda from the big city
and Dustin.
Come on up here, you two.
Hello.
Belinda: Hi.
What are you doing?
"12 Days of Christmas."
"12 Days of Christmas" it is.
Here you go.
Faith: Whoo!
Deerfield's
dynamic duo is back!
Good job.
You came.
I did.
Sorry about earlier.
I couldn't miss that call.
Oh my gosh.
You and Dustin were amazing.
So in sync, like always.
It was really fun.
Uh, this is Logan.
Logan, this is Faith
and Jason.
Hi. Nice to meet you.
And you.
All right, party people,
now we've come to the big moment
when we announce
who the winner is.
But first of all,
how about a big hand
for all of our participants?
How about it?
Everybody was amazing.
You guys were amazing.
How about a hand for yourselves?
It was a tough year to pick a
winner 'cause it was so close.
But tonight's champions are...
Faith and Jason! Get up here!
It was obvious!
So much better
than the other ones!
Faith, come on.
Congratulations, you two.
And our second place team,
Dustin and my beloved daughter.
Not that close, really.
Anyway, you guys tried.
It's fun, though.
You guys were fun.
Okay. I love you! Oh!
With all the pledges
from our sponsors,
we raised $15,000
for the Textile Heritage
Mill and Museum.
That's a big deal, people.
Thank you. It's wonderful.
Thank you, honey.
Thank you, buddy.
Thank you, guys.
All right, everybody,
keep partying! Enjoy the night!
$15,000 -
that's amazing. I just...
I don't think it's enough
to save the mill.
I wish there was
something else I could do.
What are you talking about?
I mean, you did it.
You did the scavenger hunt,
despite this whole
conflict of interest.
You tried, Bel.
Logan:
Hey. Did I hear correctly?
This whole event,
the scavenger hunt
was to raise money for the
building you need to close on?
What are you doing, Belinda?
Nothing. I'm--
I'm not doing anything.
I-- I don't want
to sell the mill.
It's a really important part
of this town's history.
And it would get
you your promotion.
Are you losing focus here?
I'm... Sorry.
I don't care about that.
I don't care about that
as much as I care about...
...all of this.
James:
Everyone, excuse me.
I just want to get
your attention for a minute.
Some of you may already know me.
Some of you may have
just heard of me.
All the same,
I don't get out very much.
And so, I've been fortunate
to have received a
few visitors recently,
who've taken the
time to sit and talk
and share the Christmas spirit
and bring me a Christmas tree.
Thank you.
And it was during
this couple's visit
that I learned about
the plight of the mill.
Now, that place is...
near and dear to my heart,
as I'm sure it is
to many of you.
And apparently,
it's fallen on some hard times.
But-but don't worry,
don't worry,
because I have pledged to donate
whatever funds are necessary
to keep the mill and the museum
running for years to come.
Merry Christmas to everyone!
Hey!
You did it!
This was all you
because you went to James'
house. You saved the mill.
No, we did it.
We saved the mill.
Um, I have to go.
If I don't see you
again before I leave...
merry Christmas, Dustin.
Oh, yeah.
Uh, merry Christmas.
Why are you letting
her walk away?
Because it's not up to me.
Carl:
Couldn't sleep
either, huh?
Too much excitement, I guess.
It is exciting.
It's not every day
you get a Christmas miracle.
So, are you and Logan headed
back right after Christmas?
I should probably prove that I'm
still good at what I do,
even though I didn't
close the deal.
You don't have to
prove anything.
You know, there's more to
life than working.
And... there's...
There's me,
you got me.
And Dustin.
I never loved anyone
as much as I loved Dustin.
But it's in the past.
I've moved on.
You know,
I never loved anybody as
much as I loved your mom
and I still love her.
That was ten years ago,
and I thought that's it.
And now, I meet Jennie
and then there's
this spark of something,
but she's
still in there, honey.
Don't close that up.
That's a big heart
you got there.
Keep it open.
Give it a chance.
Come on.
Good morning.
Logan, I think we should talk.
We enjoy each other's company
and we've always supported
each other, but I just...
I feel like it's not right.
It's no one's fault.
We just kind of
fell out of sync.
Being here, it's brought
back a lot of memories.
I understand.
Really, I do.
And I hope you
understand that...
...I can't do this either.
I mean, I get this is
a great town,
but I have a plan
and it's back in the city.
I wouldn't want you
to give any of that up.
Yeah, and I don't want you to
give up what you really want.
Thank you, Logan.
Good luck, Belinda.
I'll go pack.
Hey, Logan,
make sure you have
a merry Christmas,
not in the office
or on the phone.
You should go visit your sister,
even for the day.
I promise it'll be worth it.
I might just do that.
Merry Christmas, Belinda.
Merry Christmas.
Hey, Dustin.
Hey, Bel.
Sorry we lost.
I brought you some
of my dad's chilli
to help make you feel better.
Wow. Thank you.
Um...
I don't know if we lost.
I think it's kind of a win.
Wouldn't you say so?
I mean, if you think about it,
we got a tree,
and we raised James' spirt.
We donated a bunch of really
great toys for the kids.
You made a little boy's
Christmas wish come true.
And you saved the museum.
But I think
the best part of all of it
was that I got
to do it with you.
I, um...
I broke up with Logan.
I tried for so long
to get over you.
I buried myself in work.
I never came home.
When you told me the real reason
that you had to let me go,
it changed everything.
I love you, Dustin.
I always have.
And I'm pretty sure
I always will.
I missed you, Bel.
I missed you too.
Carl:
All right, here we go.
Be careful.
Wow.
Here's the gravy boat
for the table
and one just for you.
Are you serious? What?!
Best Christmas dinner ever.
Carl: James?
James: Yes?
Will you do the honours?
Oh, Carl, I don't know.
It's been a long time since I--
Oh, come on.
Get over here.
Get over here. Come on.
Come on. You got it.
Okay.
Jennie:
Hasn't changed a lot.
Carl:
Come on, buddy.
Get in there, pal.
All right.
Belinda:
What's this?
I don't know. Why don't you
open it up and find out?
"Something smaller than a finger
puppet
"that fits in the toe of a sock
"with a door that opens
and shuts with a lock.
"It hangs now
from the bow of a tree."
I thought the
scavenger hunt was over.
Well, maybe not totally over.
Something that belongs
close to your heart
with an image of you and me.
With an image of you and me.
You like it?
Eh.
I love it.
Merry Christmas, Bel.
Merry Christmas, Dustin.