Deck the Walls (2024) Movie Script
Bells are ringing
right outside the window
City streets are looking
like a snow globe
The tree is up and
everybody's here
You know that I've
waited all year
Oh, I've been counting down
Counting down to Christmas
Wrapping up, wrapping
up my wish list
'Tis the season I
don't want to miss it
So for heaven's sake,
Christmas, don't be late
Whoa, whoa, whoa,
counting down to Christmas
Christmas, don't be late
I'm counting down
Oh, I'm counting
down to Christmas
Christmas, don't be late
I think a crystal
chandelier above the bathtub
would be a really dramatic look.
But there are strict
codes against this,
and your ceilings are too low.
You want to raise the entire
roof just to have a chandelier?
OK, why don't I swing
by and I can show you
some examples of wall sconces?
Sure, they can be
Himalayan salt bricks.
Oh, you know what?
I actually just got
back to my office, so...
sure, I can swing by today.
OK, I'll see you then.
Remind me why I keep
her as a client.
Paychecks that keep us
afloat all by themselves.
Oh, yes, that's it.
Thank you.
And your brother has been
calling me every 10 minutes.
That sounds right, too.
Being pushy is his superpower.
Hey, Sal.
Girl, are you insanely busy?
Did I interrupt?
Always.
I just wrapped up a call.
Ooh, was it with the
Real Housewife I like?
Yes.
And I just talked her out of y
flashback bad decision.
Will you ask her if she
knows the Grande Dame?
She'll know who that is.
No, I... I will not do that.
What's up.
Salvatore?
Emergency interior
design question.
You know, most people schedule
an appointment for my insights.
Yeah, well, guess what?
Most people didn't stop you
from cutting your own bangs
in middle school, twice.
What's the question?
We're building a
dining room table
for the Christmas charity flip.
Christmas charity flip?
I told you, but
you were distracted.
Sorry, I was distracted.
What?
The city got a mysterious
donation a couple of months ago.
There was a home on the market...
Nice.
...with a healthy
rental budget.
Even nicer.
And the idea of getting it in
shape in time for Christmas Eve
to hand over to a needy family.
They chose Principal
Landry's family.
They've outgrown the
house they're renting.
I love everything about
that, especially the part
where you won the bid.
That part I remember.
Yeah, me and Brysen.
He's practically a
partner at this point.
Your loyalty to
him is admirable,
even if he is a Neanderthal.
A Neanderthal who saved
me from the evil Jake
Hunter and his merry band of
bullies all through school.
Fine.
He has one redeeming quality.
He's also really good at
lifting things, sturdy grippers.
Two.
He has two redeeming qualities.
And spill it with the question.
Dining room table.
The trim is cherry, but...
Rectangular walnut.
Clean lines.
That is a good idea.
I know.
And lose the cherry trim.
We're not in the '90s anymore.
Now, I gotta go
before Lisa decides
to put carpet in her bathroom.
Oh, tell the
Housewife I said "hi."
Hi.
Oh.
Rose, I just need to...
oh.
Are you leaving already?
Ah, yes.
I'm gonna stop by and
see Lisa, and then I'm
gonna go see the buyer project
to check out the new tile work.
OK, before you go,
Gus just left a message.
Uh-oh, what is it this time?
He's not gonna be able
to do the Sanborn project.
What?
Why?
He took another project
with Zak and Hill.
That is the third time
he's done that this year.
And now we have to find
a new contractor fast.
I mean, we start mid-January.
I will see who I can find.
OK.
Thank you, Libby.
You're the best.
Brysen?
Bianca.
Oh, boy.
How are you?
I should have known I would
run into you while I was home.
Yeah, well, I...
I do live here.
Yeah, you always will.
Oh, this is fun.
Don't worry.
I'm leaving.
I'm not worried.
I just popped in to see
my parents for Christmas.
But since I'm seeing you too,
I might as well let you know.
Congratulations.
Wow.
That... that... it's
a beautiful ring.
Thank you.
Well, I should get going.
Sterling's waiting, so.
Yeah, of course.
Yeah.
Hey, listen, congratulations.
I hope you rock this one.
Thanks.
I hope you're happy, too,
even if it means living
here for the rest of your life.
Back... back to fun.
Yeah.
Bye.
See ya.
Bry, the mayor
wants to see us ASAP.
Was that Bianca?
Yes.
Please don't tell me
you're getting back together.
She's engaged to someone else.
Good, because let me
tell you something...
You don't need
to tell me anything
except for what the mayor wants.
She didn't say, but it has
to be about the Christmas
flip for the Landrys.
Rumor has it they're
bringing in someone
from The Denver Chronicle to
make a big deal out of it.
Should I get a haircut?
My sides are getting long.
Let's find out what
Mayor Platt wants first.
Maybe she's upping the budget.
There's no more
money in the budget.
No, no, that can't
possibly be true
because we had so much money
in the budget for this project,
which isn't completed.
Mayor, what happened?
We found mold in the
North side of City Hall,
and between remediation
and rebuilding,
well, it forced us
to shift the funds
that we had earmarked for the
Christmas project to that.
You... you do realize
we are 10 days
away from the Christmas reveal.
10 days!
OK, we still have to do
electrical, cabinetry...
Tile and paint.
Furniture, decor.
Build a dining room table!
So that it feels like a home.
So that it feels like a home!
Well, the remodeling shows
always manage to pull it off.
They have money!
They have a crew.
Which requires money.
Lots of money.
Your sister always
manages to get it done.
I follow her on Instagram.
We... look, we cannot get
this done before Christmas Eve.
OK, well, that is not an option.
We've been contacted by someone
at The Denver Chronicle.
He wants to cover this as a
"feel good holiday" story.
- I knew it.
- Right?
And they're gonna
have a camera crew.
Yes!
No, not yes.
When we don't finish this,
because we can't finish it,
it won't be a holiday
feel good story.
It'll be a holiday of
feel not good story.
OK, gentlemen, our
family in need needs this.
Sal, I remember when
your parents would
do wonderful home
transformations with
tiny or nonexistent budgets.
Hmm?
That is true.
And a charity
transformation like
this in the heart of
the holiday season,
for someone like
Principal Landry, who's
been a pillar in
this community, well,
it could be huge for Solon
and for Demonte Construction
as well.
But what about the
mysterious benefactor
who started this whole thing?
I mean, isn't it their money,
and won't they be upset?
Well... well,
part of it is, yes,
but we only shifted the funds
that came from the grant,
which the benefactor
understands mostly.
- We have to do this.
- We do not have to do this.
- Yes, we do.
- We do not.
No, we are doing it.
We don't have to.
Yes.
This is our company.
My company.
We'll do it!
- No, there are no guarantees.
- OK.
I mean, yes, guarantees.
No!
Gentlemen, thank you.
Mayor, one question
before we go.
Who is the reporter?
Oh, Jake Hunter.
What?
Ooh, Rose!
Rose!
Hey, you guys, come on inside.
There you go.
I am sorry about that noise.
Oh, that's OK.
Yeah.
You want to come in?
Oh, no.
I mean, I'm... thank
you for asking.
I'm just... I don't
want to waste my food.
And I got so much work to
do, and I don't want to.
Oh, OK.
Classic Rose.
Charles Dickens
would not be proud.
Yeah.
We are doing so
many of these parties
over the next couple of weeks...
- Oh.
...so feel free
to join anytime.
All right.
Thanks.
Yeah.
OK.
Christmas comes,
but once a year.
December 25.
That's... yes, you got it.
You got it.
OK.
Oh.
Yo!
Guys?
Of all the Christmas flip houses
in all the Christmas world,
Jake Hunter is covering mine.
Ours.
He was the bane of
my childhood existence.
You know that.
It's like all the men in First
Wives Club wrapped into one.
We can't do this.
That's what I've been saying.
Alone.
Oh, are you thinking
Amish barn raising?
No.
Although file that away.
You and I can handle
the big ticket items,
but we're gonna need
help with the interiors.
- No.
- Yes.
No.
Yes.
No, absolutely not.
No, Sal, I'm not
working with her.
You've never tried.
Because it's self-evident.
OK?
It's like, don't play with
matches around gas cans.
It was one time.
I'm the match, and she's a gas
can, and I just don't want to.
And she's a snob.
Yeah, and you're a Neanderthal.
Her words, not mine.
We don't need her, Sal.
This place doesn't
need to be fancy.
OK, but it does
need to look good.
I'm about to say something
that's usually said to me.
You're an adult. Act like one.
At least until the big
Christmas Eve reveal.
She's gonna say no.
She won't say no.
No!
Told you.
Is that Brysen?
Let's all focus on what's
most important here...
avoiding my potential
humiliation.
Or charity.
Yeah, and that.
I am beyond busy.
You're always beyond busy, Rose.
And it's an emergency.
You said if I ever needed you.
OK, I did say that.
I just... it's really
not a good time.
Ah, it's Christmas,
the season of giving.
Yeah, OK, I can give
you ideas over video.
Look, shopping
links won't cut it.
I need you here.
No, you need an
interior decorator.
I am an interior designer.
Similar, but not the same.
And I'm not going to drop the
mountains of work in front of me
to fly home and tell you what
color paint to put on the walls,
or where to put the sofa.
Here's the thing.
The house that we're
working on, the flip
it's a Nonno and Nanna's house.
You know I don't come home, Sal.
Not since we lost mom and dad.
I get it, but we have
the chance to do with it
what mom and dad always wanted.
And you can do this.
I need your help, Rose, please.
Hey... hey, Rose?
Do you have board games
or cards I could borrow?
Can you bring them over?
I can't believe
you're actually back home.
You and me both.
OK, I put together some
holiday-themed media clips for
you to post while I am away.
They are in the cloud.
Will do.
Do you want me to send you
the pics of the Anderson
Christmas dinner tablescape?
I had some really cool ideas.
No, that's OK.
I trust you.
You've always rocked them.
But keep me updated on any
new potential contractors.
Oh, yeah.
I'm striking out on that.
Oh!
What?
Maresh's Chocolate Shop.
What?
It's just the best
peppermint hot chocolate ever.
I'll call you back.
Ooh!
My gosh, I am so sorry!
Of course, it's you.
Well, maybe don't
stand in front of a door
that swings towards you.
Maybe watch where you're
going instead of entering
like a bull in a China shop.
Well, I'm pretty sure between
the two of us, you're the bull.
Yet, here I stand.
I'm sorry you lost
the lightning reflexes
from your football days.
Foot... football
was in high school.
Huh.
Steady, slow decline, then.
It's lovely to
have you back, Rose.
I'm going to go change.
That's a good idea.
Sal is at the flip
house, by the way.
Noted.
You...
Goodbye.
Bye.
You have a little... just
a little right there.
OK.
What was that drink he has?
Because it looks delicious.
Hello, Salvatore.
Baby sis here in Colorado.
I never thought I'd
get you back here.
Oh, it's not like I
live on one of the coasts.
Yeah, well, Chicago's
near water, isn't it?
I'm not good with
maps, but I do know
it's been half a
decade since Runaway
Rosie ran away from home.
That never gets old.
So what do you think?
Wow.
I think you have a lot
of work left to do.
We... we have a
lot of work to do.
You're Team Flip now, baby.
Jedi guilt trips are impressive.
Yeah, I know.
I don't like it.
It's weird to be back here.
I mean, dad sold this
place for Nonno and Nanna,
when I was what, eight?
Yeah, it's been a while.
It still feels
like them somehow.
They'd be really happy
you're fixing it up.
Thank you.
It is weird, though.
The mysterious benefactor
apparently pre-approved
us to be the contractors.
Mysterious benefactor?
It's whatever.
Although it is starting to
feel less like a lucky break
and more like a
slow march to doom.
Well, that's the spirit!
Uh-huh.
But seriously,
this gig was really
meant to be just a project to
establish Demonte Construction.
And now, Rose, it's so
much more than that.
If we don't finish
in time, disaster.
There's still some money
left in the budget, right?
No, no, I'm counting on you
to work your glow-up magic.
No one has this much magic, Sal.
We're also trying to get
as much donated as possible,
including your time.
I won't be paying you.
Mm-hmm.
OK, let's discuss
strategy at the house
where there's actual furniture.
Yeah, I'm gonna meet you there.
You remember the way, right?
If you've hit Chicago,
you've gone too far.
Ow!
Love you.
Bye.
Love you... sometimes.
Oh, there she is!
Oh!
Oh, hi, Aunt Gigi.
Oh, girl.
Mwah!
I am so glad Sal convinced you
to come home for Christmas.
Oh, more like strong-armed.
However he got
you here, I'm glad.
Come on.
Don't let him strong-arm
you into staying here forever.
What do you mean?
Oh, I know he gets
you to cook for him.
Oh, honey, how long
have you known me?
That's what I do for
the people that I love.
And Sal has been so
sweet letting me stay
here after I sold my condo.
Mm-hmm.
Now, listen, are you hungry?
Because I whipped up just
a few of your favorites
for an early dinner.
You've never whipped up just
a few of anything in your life.
You do know me.
I'm pretty much an
honorary Italian.
I'm just going to put
my bags in my old room.
Settle in.
OK.
Hey!
What are you doing here?
Shaving.
In my bathroom?
Oh, no, in our bathroom.
What are you talking about?
Did Sal not tell you?
Tell me what?
I live here now.
Excuse me?
Like, six months ago, I
took over Sal's old room.
So I guess, yeah, technically,
it's... it's my bathroom, too.
Merry Christmas, roomie.
No, you did not forget!
You didn't want me
to know that Brysen
was living here because you
knew I wouldn't have helped you!
Or that.
Oh, well, the joke's on you.
I'm getting an Airbnb.
Yeah, well, good luck getting
one this time of December.
Well then, I'll fly home.
You are home, Rose.
No, my home does not include
me sharing a Jack and Jill
bathroom with a caveman.
Hey!
I thought I was a Neanderthal.
You told him.
I'm sorry.
- Dinner's ready.
- Oh.
No, no, no, we
are not done here.
It's spaghetti,
and I'm starving.
Sal, I want you
to know that this...
oh, wow.
Aunt Gigi, this is an
insane amount of food.
I have five years of
holiday meals to make up for.
It's not every day that
my niece comes back home.
Or any day for that matter.
I'm here now.
I know.
I have a stained shirt in
the washer to prove it.
You know, the
way you two bicker,
you really should be exes.
Ew.
The important
thing is we are all
together as a family at
Christmas, the way it should be.
Well, Brysen's not family.
I'm here more than you are.
You made your point, buddy.
Keep eating.
And just to be clear...
I've been busy working
on my business.
And doing very
well with it, too.
Thank you.
So you said the house
is going to the Landrys.
Principal Landry
and his family, yeah.
I thought he was a widower.
Gene is a widower, but
he also has his daughter,
who's a single mother.
She's got her children,
Aidan and Arabella.
She works as a paramedic.
Which apparently
is very rewarding.
But not easy.
Right now, they have a tiny
rental on the edge of town.
This way each kid can
have their own room,
and they're closer to school.
That family has
been through so much
in the past several years.
They really deserve
a break like this.
Mom and Dad would
have loved that it's
going to a good family in need.
Just like they did
with Flipping for Others.
Now we just have
to make sure we make
the Christmas Eve deadline.
So the Landrys can
spend Christmas morning
in their brand new home.
In less than 10 days.
Ooh.
No pressure.
I'll keep eating.
All yours.
Thank you.
Candy canes and frosted trees
Here's to making memories
String the lights and hang
a little red and green
And we need a little Christmas
Feel the love all around us
And we need a little Christmas
The best time of the year
Oh, we need a little Christmas
Feel the magic all around us
Yeah, we need a little Christmas
I'm still discovering
ideas about the overall style
of the home, so I'll probably
just explore the store,
see what jumps out.
Oh, please, look around.
We love to help good causes.
Oh, also, we got our
truck in this morning,
so the store is filled with
all sorts of amazing finds.
Wonderful.
Thank you, Oliver.
I have a lot of
things I need to get.
Now, that's one of
my favorite sentences.
Have fun exploring
all the aisles.
Thank you.
I like what you're doing here.
Thanks.
My mom says it's
called tablescaping.
She's right.
You know, I used to do this
with my mom when I was your age.
Something's missing, though.
Well, if I may
offer a suggestion.
Mm-hmm.
You can never go
wrong adding candles.
Nice.
I have the only kid who
would rather decorate a house
than go sledding.
Well, I think that is awesome.
Respect.
Are you a decorator?
Interior designer.
I'm in town helping my
brother, Sal, with a big job,
which is why I'm here.
Wait.
Sal Demonte?
That's right.
I'm Rose.
Katie Landry.
This is my daughter, Arabella.
Hi.
Oh, wow.
I have so many questions to ask
you guys about what you want
your new home to look
like, but I don't
want to ruin the surprise.
We're gonna be
thrilled no matter what.
Currently, Arabella
and her brother,
Aidan, are splitting a room.
It's not ideal.
I'll bet not.
Well, without giving
anything too big away,
you're both gonna
have your own room.
Yes!
And I am the one styling it.
In case you were wondering,
I like French country.
It's understated,
but not boring.
OK.
I may have to hire her.
Yes, please.
OK.
Brysen, I found the do...
nuts.
Jake Hunter.
I assumed you'd
be further along.
What's happening, Jake?
Brysen, Sal.
You know, you really should
warn us before you get here.
Wear a bell or something.
I happened to be
in the neighborhood.
From Denver?
Oh, I recently
moved back to Solon.
Oh, awesome.
This project is
the talk of the town,
and I'd like to bring a camera
by tomorrow to get some early
footage for the
lead-up piece that
will air before the live show.
I'm sorry.
Live show?
On Christmas Eve when you hand
the keys over to the Landrys.
A camera?
You said this was
for a newspaper.
I'm working with
KNOW on that part.
We partner on stories,
sometimes, same owner, so.
There was no mention
of any live show.
Mayor Platt approved
it when I pitched
her the idea for the story.
Though, now, I'm
starting to wonder
if you'll be ready in time.
There's no need to wonder.
We'll be ready.
Really?
Even with no more money.
Reporters have
sources everywhere.
Jake Hunter.
Sal's sister, Rose, right,
the interior designer?
That's... that's right.
That's right.
And she's gonna help us
deliver a house to the Landrys
that's Nancy Meyers Pretty.
Like a mix of both
houses from The Holiday,
when Jude Law was at
his most handsome,
just incidental,
but important to me!
Does this mean that you're
the lead on the design?
No, I am just helping
out for charity.
Like your parents used to.
Well, I would love
to interview you,
Rose, if you're open to that.
Of course.
OK, we have a lot
of work to do, so.
So I will see
you three tomorrow.
I knocked.
So did I.
What's wrong with your voice?
What's wrong with your face?
It's a mud mask.
Indian healing clay,
if you must know.
It is a retainer.
These pearly whites
take maintenance.
A mud mask?
Indian healing clay.
Bianca got me into it.
Oh, right, Bianca.
Why are you saying it like that?
No reason.
There's a reason.
It's just, Sal told me
about the divorce a while ago.
Of course, he did.
It was a year ago, officially.
Is that when you
came back to Solon?
Sal also mentioned that
you moved to San Diego,
which really surprised me.
You just seemed like you
would never leave Colorado.
Bianca got a job there.
Good husband, I followed.
Well, of course, you did.
I mean, you've been
together since high school.
You remember that?
How could I not?
You guys were
everyone's ideal couple.
Yep, until we weren't.
So what is on the agenda today?
Christmas tree shopping.
How many do we need?
We already have one downstairs.
This one's for the flip house.
Is that really a priority?
I feel like we have a bajillion
other things to do right now.
Well, if we don't get
one sooner than later,
all the good ones will be gone.
And we cannot have a
Christmas renovation
without a Christmas tree.
Plus, a lot of my supplies
have not come in yet.
Well, that's all very sweet,
except the Christmas tree is
part of the overall
decor, which means,
I, the interior
designer on the project,
should be the one to choose it.
Well, in that case,
I'm going to have
breakfast and get
dressed, and that
should take about 40 minutes.
So if you, the interior
designer of the project,
would like to come
with me, you can.
Oh, you don't think I
can get ready in time?
No, I don't.
Thanks, Auntie G.
You're welcome, sweetheart.
What are you doing?
I'm researching my arch nemesis.
Since when is Jake
Hunter your arch nemesis?
You know him?
Yeah.
His family was one of the ones
that your mom and dad helped
with Flipping for Others.
They redid his family's home
after it was damaged in a fire.
I don't remember that.
Well, why would you?
You were so young.
And let's face it, your mom
and dad helped a lot of people.
Excuse me.
Oh, it's Alphons.
Bonjour?
Hello, my love.
Who's Alphons?
Just a second.
Alphons is my latest paramour.
He's a long-haul trucker.
We met playing bingo.
I'm back.
I just
wanted to call and say O75.
Yes, yes.
Well, O75 to you, too.
What are you doing later?
Good for her.
No.
Just one second.
Breakfast of your
choice on the counter.
Nice.
You were saying?
I love Aunt Gigi.
Too bad for you, she's taken.
Hey, do you remember Jake
Hunter's house catching
on fire when we were kids?
No, but if it
didn't have anything
to do with the Broncos
or the Rockies,
I wasn't paying attention.
Why?
No reason.
OK, later.
Are... are you ready?
Oh, yeah.
Yeah, I showered last night.
Chop, chop.
We got a tree to buy.
OK.
So what would you say
you're type is of tree...
tree?
Um, my type is I
know it when I see it.
So we're picking up tree vibes.
I got it.
Correct.
It's a process, so stay alert.
Oh, look at this.
Parents sending pics again.
What is that.
It's called a Bolo Rei.
Also known as a King Cake.
Christmas tradition.
Very big in Portugal.
Well, it looks delicious.
And now, I'm starving.
I may or may not have skipped
breakfast to be ready in time.
Wow, you are that
competitive, aren't you?
Yeah, lucky for you, we
have a food area right here.
Oh.
But go ahead and order.
I'm going to keep my distance.
I just bought this shirt.
That's funny.
I got it on sale.
So what are your
parents doing in Portugal?
Living, believe it or not.
They moved there a couple of
years ago after they retired.
That's a bold move.
Shocking.
I never thought they would leave
Solon, let alone the country.
Well, I guess that explains
why you're living with Sal,
not your parents.
Unfortunately, the... the
house was sold by the time
Bianca and I split, so.
It was a bit of a shock,
and I was kind of a wreck,
especially since
she started dating
someone new almost immediately.
I'm sorry.
No, it's OK.
I don't know why I shared that.
But then he...
Sal... he... he found me a
spot with his company and...
and let me have a place
to stay for a while,
while I'm figuring
out the next steps.
But now, you and I
share a bathroom.
Temporarily.
Temporarily.
OK, why don't we get
back to tree shopping
so I can get back to my design?
Sounds like a plan.
OK.
Hey, I'm back with
a camera this time.
Oh, it's just me here.
Where are Rose and Brysen?
They're Christmas tree shopping.
Trying to cheer this
place up for the Landrys.
They could use it.
What's going on over here?
Well, it'll eventually
be a dining room table.
You're making it?
Brysen and I, yeah.
The dynamic duo.
Oh, we're not a couple.
I know.
You say that like I couldn't
be with someone like Brysen.
I never said that.
But you thought that.
Oh, so now you know my thoughts?
I'm not sure.
Good.
I'm gonna go get some
shots of the house.
I think I found one I like.
Oh, I think I found one I like.
Ooh, that's a little steep.
We're not paying for it.
You want to heist it?
I love Ocean's 11, too.
OK, here's the plan.
You're such a dork.
We're not stealing it.
We are promoting it.
Oh, that's different.
OK, let's do that.
Let's promote it.
OK.
Actually, you stay there.
OK.
Stand there.
Look handsome.
That's too much.
I'm sorry.
Just be normal.
I... I don't know what
to do with my hands.
More handsome.
OK, you know what?
How'd I do?
You come in here.
OK, closer.
OK.
Ooh.
And so how does that
help us get it for free?
I called ahead.
Worked out a deal
with Mr. Doyle.
I post it to my Instagram.
He gives us a free tree.
You did?
Mm-hmm.
How did you know we were
coming to this tree farm?
Because it's the best
tree farm in Solon.
By any chance, does
your deal with Mr. Doyle
happen to include a second tree?
Why would we need a second tree?
Because I have a plan.
Wow!
What's this?
This is your Christmas tree.
Now, Principal Landry,
I understand this is not
the house you're going
to spend Christmas in,
but I figured it'd be nice
to have one before then.
Absolutely.
You know, Christmas
is more than one day.
Thank you, Brysen.
Very welcome.
Oh, you remember Rose Demonte?
Nice to see you.
Of course, I do.
Come on in.
Over here?
Yeah, that's fine.
Right there.
It's a beautiful tree, Brysen.
Beautiful tree.
Thank you.
Look, I'm really
sorry about the mess,
but we're getting
ready for our big move.
Not that dad's excited about it.
It's good to see you, Rose.
It's good to see you, too.
Where's Arabella?
Oh, she is packing up
all of her dream boards.
Wow.
You know what, send me
her resume, seriously.
You know she already has one.
How do you guys know each other?
Oh, we met at
HomeGoods the other day.
I was getting inspiration.
HomeGoods?
Don't worry.
The big reveal has
not been compromised.
We're just missing
my son, Aidan.
Oh, he's at rugby practice.
He is so appreciative
of having his own room.
Actually, we're all thrilled
about the whole experience.
Dad has been talking about
nothing else since he found out.
Oh, well, you have, too.
That's true.
It's a total blessing.
Christmas Eve could
not come soon enough.
Well, should we get
this tree going?
OK, so how's this work?
You stand there, and
I ask you questions.
What kind of questions?
Just general questions so
the audience gets to know you.
Like how I prefer
Muppets over humans?
Maybe not that specific.
Oh, OK.
OK.
More like, how did you
get into construction?
You already know that answer.
Yeah, but the audience doesn't.
I feel like maybe this
is more Rose's territory.
I'll talk to Rose, too,
but you are the founder
of Demonte Construction.
We should hear from you.
Right, but she's a Demonte, too.
So, design and construction
run in the Demonte DNA?
You could say that.
And the helping
the Landrys part?
You know, that part's
been really great.
Actually, it reminds me so
much of what my parents...
mine and Rose's parents used
to do with their company.
It was all about construction
with conscious and purpose.
It's been really cool,
especially at Christmas.
And how's it going?
It'd be going faster
if mold and City Hall
hadn't destroyed our budget.
Do you worry you'll make it?
Yeah, we're down to a week,
and there's so much left to do.
And what if you don't
make it by Christmas Eve?
We pray for a Christmas
miracle, or my company is ruined
and I crawl under a rock.
I like it, that is perfect.
What?
Your interview.
When does it start?
Oh, it just ended.
I was recording all of that.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh, no!
Oh, no!
Yeah, could you maybe not use
the part about us possibly
not making it by Christmas Eve.
Are you kidding me?
That's the best part.
We'll use it in all
the teaser videos.
Create a sense of tension.
Will they or won't they?
It'll be great.
Trust me.
But I don't.
Hey, Gary.
It's my boss.
Yeah.
Yeah, I'm just wrapping
up an interview.
Yeah, I can be there...
I can be there in 10.
- No, you can't.
I'll be there.
I'm on my way.
- OK, where are you going, Jake?
- I'm on my way.
We're not done.
Take me home for Christmas
Show me around your town
Take me where you used to
watch the snow come down
All of your traditions
I want to know them all
You'll check every
box off of my list
If you take me
home for Christmas
Take me home, yeah
Take me home
Take me home
I want to spend the
night before drinking
with your high school friends
Around the neighborhood we
can do a little caroling
Watching Santa fly
across a Christmas moon
Don't need gifts this
year if I got you
Oh
Take me home
Yeah, you know it, baby
Take me home
Won't you take me
home for Christmas
Bye.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you for
bringing me here today.
It's really helpful.
How so?
Well, being with them
in their own space,
it gives me a
really good insight
into what their home
should be like, what
it should feel like, you know?
Did Rose Demonte's heart
just grow three sizes?
I don't believe this.
Oh, hold on!
No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
I have never been grinchy
about Christmas, OK?
I love Christmas.
I just haven't had
anyone to spend it
with in a really long time, so.
Why is that?
Well, I work a lot, so
sadly, I am that cliche.
I mean, you have
Sal and Aunt Gigi.
Yeah, but they live here and...
And what?
And it's really hard for me
to be back here after my mom
and dad's car accident.
Everything reminds me of them.
What is that look?
Oh, I'm waiting for you to
make fun of me for running away.
That's what Sal calls
me, "Runaway Rosie."
No, I would never call you that.
Everyone has their own coping
mechanisms when things get hard.
Wait.
Coping mechanisms?
You've been to therapy?
Well, when you get blindsided
by your high school/college
sweetheart/wife, yes,
I've been to therapy.
Trust issues, they call it.
Well, nice to meet
you, trust issues.
I'm avoidance.
Pleasure to meet you, avoidance.
Stop it!
I can't help it.
What if my interview
skews it so Demonte
Construction looks incompetent?
OK, well, how much work
do you two have left?
A lot.
Be more specific.
OK, we have to
finish electrical.
Install kitchen cabinets.
The vanities for the bathrooms.
- Hardware throughout.
- Light fixtures.
- Paint.
- Pick out the wallpaper.
Once you choose a pattern,
you're stuck with it.
OK, OK, stop!
Stop.
You two are giving me
heart palpitations.
OK, I will get the hardware
and the paint and the wallpaper
tomorrow.
With so little time, we
can't fully customize things.
But there are things
that we can do
to make the home pretty enough
to pass the Nancy Meyers test.
Why so glum, sugar plums?
We got a lot on
our plate, Auntie G.
So whatever it
is, can any of you
do anything to fix it tonight?
No?
So it's time for
some Christmas fun.
You all have been
working so hard.
There's been precious little
of that around here lately.
And what's more fun than
guess the Christmas character!
For you.
I have missed your random
holiday games, Auntie G.
For Halloween, she
invited her mahjong
ladies over to
play a game called
"Who Do You Trust the Least?"
It was so chaotic.
I loved it.
And frighteningly enlightening.
All right, on these
cards are the names
of famous Christmas characters.
Now, put them all on
your forehead like this.
The object of the game is
whenever it's someone's turn,
we have to get them to guess
who is on their card using
one-word clues.
Got it?
One word.
All right...
- One word.
...Rosie, you're up first.
Brysen, one word, go.
Murray.
How Murray saved Christmas?
No, no.
OK, watch how it's done.
Fozziwig.
Oh, Muppets Christmas Carol.
Murray's Scrooge!
Yes!
Nice!
That's how it's done.
Brysen, one word.
Make it count.
Wings.
An angel?
Ehh.
My turn.
Bell.
Bell?
Every time a bell rings,
an angel gets its wings.
Attaboy, Clarence.
Clarence.
Clarence Odbody.
Clarence Odbody!
This is clearly
because I'm going first.
OK, fine, I'll go first.
Watch how it's done.
Pigeon.
The bird lady
from Home Alone II.
Yes!
What in the family
telepathy is going on here?
Oh, maybe this just isn't
your strength, He-Man.
I bet you can't get mine in one.
Yippee Ki-Yay.
John McClane.
I'm so sorry.
It is a Christmas movie.
It's not.
Hey.
Who's the hot guy?
What hot guy?
The one from the tree lot.
That is Brysen.
He is working with my brother.
Your brother, the contractor.
Does this mean Brysen
is a contractor?
He is.
And I know what you're thinking.
And you can stop.
Brysen is not going to
come to Chicago for a job.
Can you ask him?
Because my efforts to find a
new contractor have been grim.
Maybe your Brysen
can save the day.
He is not my Brysen.
And it's pointless.
He is locked in on Solon.
We gotta find someone else.
I thought I heard
someone in here.
Hey.
Honey, whatcha doing?
When I visited the
Landrys yesterday,
I got this vision in my
head of what their new home
should look like.
And I was hoping to find
some extra Christmas
decorations to potentially use.
Well, you did just that.
Yeah, it's the pieces we used
for our Christmas tablescape.
You know, I'm sure your
mother was going to send all
of this to you for the future.
Yeah.
This is the piece
that she would put
in the middle of her
Christmas table every year.
And Dad would hide the extension
cord so we couldn't see where
the light was coming from.
It felt like magic.
Your parents sure
loved Christmas.
Yeah.
Gosh, I can't stop
thinking about them
since I've been back home.
It just feels like there's
reminders of them everywhere.
It's good to think about
them, though, isn't it?
Yeah.
Yeah.
I just wish it
didn't hurt so much.
I know, sweetheart, I know.
But you can't run away
from their memory, Rosie.
In fact, it only delays it.
Yeah.
Order for Brysen?
Oh, thank you very much.
So now, you're the
one still in town?
I left and then came back.
What, no sunny
San Diego Christmas?
Everything OK?
No.
Do you... what happened?
Sterling and I are over.
I'm sorry.
Are you?
Of course.
I want you to be happy.
OK, maybe there's
just like this little
eeny-meeny part of me that's...
that's wrongfully gloating.
You know?
I've... I've filed that away
into intrusive thoughts.
Mostly I'm... I'm
sorry you're hurting.
I... I didn't handle
things right between us.
And I'm so sorry, Bry, truly.
Thank you.
That actually helps.
And don't worry, this is not me
like trying to
get back together,
not that we ever could.
It's OK.
We had our time.
Yeah.
Do you want to tell
me what happened?
Thank you so much for listening.
Of course.
That's what friends
are for, right?
Listen, just do yourself
a favor, go talk to him.
You know, find out
what he's thinking,
and not what you
think he's thinking.
So bossy.
Well, you know, I
have to be sometimes.
Yeah, and you're
thirsty, too, apparently.
Well, no, one's for me.
This is a...
Sal, Aunt Gigi, and Rose.
Rose Demonte's in town?
She is.
Yeah.
Wow.
You know, I used to
be so jealous of her.
What?
Why?
Because she clearly
had a crush on you.
No.
Yes.
And she was so pretty
and talented and smart.
Is she still?
She is.
Yeah.
All those things.
Good.
You deserve it.
Hey, can I get those for you?
Thank you.
Got some St. Nick's
special, as you probably
remember from my shirt.
Well, don't think I didn't
get one of my own the other day.
Happy to have inspired you.
I just picked up the tile.
It's in the rental car.
Oh, we were right by each other.
I know.
I saw.
I'll take those.
Auntie G's in the kitchen.
Oh, sorry.
I'll put this in the
staging area for you.
Thank you.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
in a one-horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Hello?
Oh what fun it is to ride
Hello?
Hi.
- Oh, sorry.
- No, no no no.
It's fine.
I love a good Christmas tune.
Yeah, no.
What brings you by, Mayor?
Merely checking in.
We're five days
from our deadline.
Yeah.
Ah, Rose Demonte!
I heard the rumor
you were helping us.
Rosie, this is Mayor Platt,
stealer of our budgetary dreams.
Sal.
It's nice to meet you.
It is so nice to meet you, too.
It seems the Mayor
is checking up on us.
When do you think
we'll get, you know,
furniture and decoration in?
We're working on it.
Good, good.
It looks great.
It really does.
But I did want to tell you guys
that I was able to persuade
the committee for tonight's
Christmas skate party
to double as a fundraiser
for this charity build,
and future ones if
we decide to do them.
I mean, I know it is
pretty last minute.
No!
We'll take it.
Thank you.
Wonderful.
Well, that means you
should also all be there.
OK, that's a problem
because we still
have so much work here to do.
Well, ey, ey, ey,
ey, Sal, there is
always time for a fundraiser.
Hmm?
Alrighty.
Well, five days, we can do this.
Five days.
Oh, and bundle up.
It's supposed to snow.
Wow.
You look really pretty.
Where is Sal and Aunt Gigi?
They left a little earlier.
Gigi wanted to set up.
And Sal, quote, "warm
up his singing voice."
Oh, no.
Exactly.
Oh.
We should probably go.
Sure.
You know it's driving me
crazy just being away from you
It's getting colder and baby,
I don't want no winter blues
Two turtle doves.
Yeah, I know
we've been here before
You've been all alone
when the first snow
Four calling birds, three
French hens, two turtle doves,
and a partridge in a pear tree.
Thank you.
Christmas
I noticed some paintings
around your house by Constance?
My late wife.
She loved to paint.
Oh, she was so talented.
You knew each other?
Knew each other.
We were best friends.
Channeling my inner
sixth grade roller
rink parties for this.
I remember you tying your
Tamagotchis to your laces.
Mortifying that
you remember that.
I think it's a-dork-able.
Ooh.
I thought you'd be a pro.
Must have left my lightning
quick reflexes back in
my high school football days.
Aww, I'm sorry I said that.
No, you're not.
Not at all.
At all.
I'm not.
And heaven and nature sing.
Thank you.
Thank you everyone.
Thank you.
Are you mocking me?
I was applauding you.
I'm too chicken for karaoke.
I thought since you're
in the public eye so much,
you'd like it.
If you heard me
sing, you'd understand.
Yeah, well, not everyone has it.
So how's our story coming?
It's coming along pretty well.
I just need to interview
Rose and Brysen,
and then I can put
together the intro piece.
Well, you know we're making
lots of progress on the house.
I mean, big progress.
Huge, even.
That's great to hear.
Yeah.
You know, I did have a question.
Jake?
Oh, there you are.
Sorry to interrupt, Sal.
There are some
people, Jake, that I
would love for you to meet.
They have the most
amazing stories.
You don't mind, do you, Sal?
Well, they seem amicable.
The one thing I always
appreciated about you.
How you used to bodyguard
Sal when you were younger?
I don't like bullies.
I love Sal.
He's great.
Always used to make me laugh.
Plus, he always used to
let me beat him in Pogs.
I'm glad I'm getting
to know you as an adult.
Me, too.
Keep the lights on bright
Keep the fire at night
Keep the warmth in the
house till I'm home
This is not good.
No.
What are we gonna do?
Start by patching this hole.
Clean up the area.
Assess the damage.
This is gonna cost us money.
Yeah.
There goes everything we pulled
in at the skate fundraiser.
Well, at least we
have that to cover this.
Which means we're probably
back where we started before it.
So much for a Christmas miracle.
Ready?
One, two.
Rosie?
I just...
I need a minute.
I'll go talk to her.
What... what just happened?
This was something Rosie
used to do with my sister.
Right after Thanksgiving,
they'd go all out decorating
the dining table for Christmas.
They'd spend all day on
it, just the two of them.
And this little tree
was a big part of that.
I'm sorry.
Yeah, it seems inconsequential,
but it holds meaning, especially
when it's tied to memories.
Rose!
Rose!
I feel so stupid.
I completely overreacted.
Yeah, well, you're a Demonte.
That's what we do.
I just...
I feel like the Ghost of
Christmas Past keep visiting me,
Sal.
And I get sad at random
times, and I feel...
does that ever happen to you?
All the time.
I'm not as sad as I used
to be, but it's probably
because I'm around reminders of
them so much more than you are.
Yeah.
This Christmas, my
ghosts are about what
mom and dad used to do.
There's been something so
great about knowing what we're
doing is for a good cause.
There's purpose.
Exactly.
You get it.
I do.
I love my job.
Housewives are fun.
They are, but a lot
of others are not.
And... and I think that
this project being at Nonno
and Nanna's house has made
this that much more impactful.
It's like I can see Mom
and Dad at every turn.
I don't know what's going
on, but I'd like to think
it's leading somewhere.
I get that, too.
All right, now get
over here, sis.
Cheer up.
Hi.
Hey.
How are you?
Mortified and apologetic.
I am not a crier.
Oh, I am.
Have you ever seen
Field of Dreams.
Hey, Dad, do you
want to have a catch?
Every time.
Gigi told me about the...
the decorations, and I'm...
I'm sorry I didn't...
It's silly.
No, it's not, and
I'm sorry for putting
the box where it'd get smashed.
I do not blame you.
And we have bigger problems.
Yeah, well, I mean, it's gonna
take a little longer to fix.
Longer than three
and a half days?
With just Sal and me?
Yeah.
What if it wasn't
just you and me?
Gigi called us.
We're here to help.
Well, it just seemed right for
us to be part of the experience.
And it won't spoil
the big reveal.
Yeah, we'll stay
in this area only.
Promise.
This... this is an
Amish barn raising!
Let's go.
This year Santa's slaying it
Reindeer up-and-awaying it
This year Santa's slaying it
Dreaming through the night
while he's riding in the sky
This Christmas Eve
look up in the sky
It ain't a reindeer dashing by
And old Saint Nick
riding high with a ho
ho ho and a twinkle in his eye
Sleigh bells are
ringing wherever he goes
And Rudy's gonna light
the way with his nose
Santa's flying in
from the North Pole
Up on the roof and down
the chimney he goes
This year Santa's slaying it
The reindeer are
up-and-awaying it
Do you want to trade?
This year Santa's slaying it
Dreaming through the night
while he's riding in the sky
First dibs on shower.
Absolutely.
You are a cute, cute mess.
I used to have such a
crush on you growing up.
Really?
Yeah.
But you were with Bianca,
so you never noticed me.
Drove me crazy.
Well, I'm noticing you now.
Oh, yeah?
Yeah.
All right, kids, I'm gonna
pass out from exhaustion
and low blood sugar.
Dinner's at the house.
And for dessert, I'm making
Christmas cookies with Nutella.
You should come.
You've earned it.
And the cookies are really good.
OK.
Yeah.
Thanks.
First one home gets
to lick the bowl.
Fresh cookies coming through.
Hello!
Thanks, Gigi.
You're welcome.
This is for you.
Christmastime
pour me a half a wine
I hope there's some
decorating going on over there.
Everyone's dressing
up to paint the town tonight.
It is.
It is.
Check it out.
Oh, the winter scene
Everyone looks pristine
It's gonna be fun and laughter
in the streets tonight
And all of your fans arriving
All the ladies disco-jiving
Embracing the season's cheer
Is it always like this here?
Yes.
What can I say?
I like to spread the love
and take care of the people
who are important to me.
Well, no, no, I'm on
clean-up duty tonight, OK?
Give me those.
I will dry.
Oh, no, no, enough fun and
cookies for you, young lady.
You had a very busy day.
Bedtime.
- OK.
Can I take one for bed?
I mean, if you must.
I'm gonna, um, yeah.
Goodnight.
I'll help you with clean-up.
Today was fun.
Not how I expected it
to go, but it was fun.
Awkward question.
Did my parents help your
family rebuild your house
after a fire when we were kids?
You didn't know?
No, I mean, my parents
helped so many people,
and I was just a kid.
I think half of my
childhood just got upended.
What are you talking about?
I thought you knew.
And I thought you made fun of
me for it when we were kids.
I made fun of you?
That's why I was so mad at you
back then, I was embarrassed.
Please, explain it to me.
Well, it wasn't
long after the fire.
We were in the sixth
grade, and you brought
me some food from your parents.
It was around Christmas,
and they were being kind.
I know that now, but
we were at school.
And I was in front of my
friends, and they made fun of me
for being poor.
I thought you did it on
purpose, because earlier
that day, I beat
you at foursquare,
and you pitched a fit.
OK, that does sound like me.
I mean, the... the fit throwing
part, not the mocking.
From then on, you
became the person
I was mad at whenever
I didn't know
how to deal with my feelings.
Principal Landry was a
big part of helping me
get a grip on things later on.
Yeah, high school was better.
Sal, I'm sorry for being a
jerk to you when we were kids.
I wish I could take it back.
Apology accepted, Jake Hunter.
So then it wasn't
because I was gay?
What?
No, of course not.
Oh.
I would be a pretty
big hypocrite if it was.
I'm sorry.
Can you repeat that?
I said I would be a pretty big
hypocrite if I was mad at you
for being gay.
Because you're gay.
Right.
I thought you were
picking up on the energy.
I was not.
Well, I guess
we're just destined
to misunderstand each other.
Good night, Sal.
Good night.
I've always loved
interior design.
It's a passion instilled
in me by my mother.
And then, after college, I
decided to stay in Chicago
and create my own
interior design company.
But it's a different path
than your parents took.
Very different.
I think I always assumed that
I would join them at some point
someday.
But after they were
gone, it became
really hard to be around any
reminders of them at all.
I forgot how much I
missed them and what
they stood for, their goodness.
It feels like being
a part of this project
has brought back those memories.
It did.
It's a second Christmas miracle.
What?
Mayor Platt just called me.
The other part of our budget
that was so mercilessly
stolen from us by the
mold, breaking my heart.
Get to the point.
It's been covered.
How?
No clue.
Apparently, there's been a
new infusion of the budget
and all of our bills
have been paid in full.
By the mysterious benefactor?
Who else?
Thanks.
Well, you know what this means.
What?
More Christmas shopping.
Fa, la, la, baby, it's Christmas
It's Christmas
Please, Santa, I believe
There's just one thing I need
Fa, la, la, baby, it's Christmas
Hi.
It all looks so good.
You know what, could I just do
two St. Nick's Specials, please?
It's a little getting back
together gift for my ex.
Wish me luck.
- Oh, good luck.
Thank you.
I can help who's next.
Oh, hi.
Can I get...
Oh.
Thank you.
Hi.
Can I have a St.
Nick's Special, please?
I thought you were gonna
stay for the big reveal tonight.
That is a story that
you created in your head.
I only promised to finish the
interiors, which I have done.
And now, I want to go home.
You are home, Rose.
Chicago is my home, Sal.
But I promise I'll
come back more often.
You better.
Come here.
I love you.
And I love you, too.
Get out of here.
Thank you, Aunt Gigi.
You're welcome, sweetheart.
Not so long between visits.
Yeah?
- I promise.
OK.
I was gonna wait till Christmas
Day to give you this, but...
You didn't have
to buy me anything.
I didn't.
Well, thank you.
I still don't quite understand
why you're leaving now.
My job here is done.
Right.
OK.
Safe travels.
I think there's
something else going on.
Oh, yeah.
This has "Runaway Rosie"
written all over it.
Yeah.
Please tell me
you're not at work.
I'm in my brother's kitchen.
I volunteered for mashed potato
duty, so I need to multitask.
OK.
I'm actually calling
to tell you that Charlie Dale
can do the Sanborn Project.
Oh, that's great news.
Is it?
Then why do you sound bummed.
And why does it sound like
you're in a bus terminal.
Denver Airport, though my flight
doesn't leave until much later.
But isn't the big
house reveal tonight?
It is.
I just... I need to get home.
But you always say that
seeing a project through
is half the reward.
They're not my clients.
Though, I wish that they were.
This has been the most
emotionally satisfying thing
I have been a part of in years.
Too bad you
couldn't do both types of jobs.
Like, have one
pay for the other.
I don't know.
Libby?
I think I owe you a raise.
Deck the halls
full of Christmas wonder
Deck the halls, we're
helping out each other
Deck the halls, get
ready to celebrate
All before Christmas Day
Auntie G, this looks amazing.
You deserve something amazing.
You've done such great work.
Thank you.
Ooh!
[MICHIGANDER (FEAT.
GABRIELLE GRACE, (MOONY, AND ABBY
HOLLIDAY), "SNOW IN MONTANA"]
Can't deck the halls when
I can barely afford the room
Where's Santa Claus
Did I give up hope too soon
It's a not so silent night
It ain't so calm and
it sure ain't bright
But I don't mind the cold
And it breaks my heart when
I'm alone for the winter
and I just want to see you
Can you move your car when
there's snow in Montana
and you're stuck in a blizzard
Does it break your heart like...
An unexpected donation
from someone here within
Solon, who just really
wanted to make things better.
We're going to
open up the doors of the house
for the first time in just a few
moments live, so stick with us.
The renovation was handled
by Demonte Construction,
along with the
more-than-able assist
by Sal Demonte's sister, Rose.
Together with
Brysen Douglas, they
restored this home to
its former glory and just
in time for Christmas.
Good job, buddy.
You too, man.
Got it.
There you go.
This, despite a scary moment
when, only days ago, a
snowstorm damaged the roof.
But in true Christmas
spirit, the community
gathered to make things right.
And now, without further
ado, let's see the new home.
Ready?
Let's go.
Oh, my.
- Welcome.
- Brysen...
How are you?
...you did it.
We got some cookies
in there, too, for you.
Hello, Jake.
This is great.
Now, you're gonna
do a good story.
We did it.
We decided not to
do a carpet on here.
But... but if you
look over here, we...
we did all the
drywall over there.
I mean, of course it means as
much to you as that painting.
Yeah, I think of everything that
Constance has ever done, that is
my favorite because she and I...
were on a hike together.
So you remember that?
That's... that's... that's
the swimming hole, I think.
It's beautiful.
This is the work
of your Aunt Gigi.
Oh, with the help of
Arabella, of course.
Um, thank you for
fixing my porcelain tree.
It means the world to me.
You were supposed to
wait until Christmas.
Well, I couldn't wait.
And I'm glad that I didn't.
Why did you leave?
Because I was
scared of my feelings,
of being back in Solon, of you.
I overheard Bianca talking
about getting back with her ex,
and I understand, but it
was hard for me to hear.
Her ex's name is
Sterling, and I wished
them nothing but the best.
Because the truth is you were
the only one that I think about,
the only one who makes me laugh.
And being with you,
it just feels right.
I feel the same way.
I have for a while now.
I know that you don't want to
work for a bunch of billionaire
housewives, and I respect that.
But I have an idea, I
mean, if you're interested.
Revive Flipping for Others?
Except not just in Solon.
Yeah, my clients love
being involved in charities.
I mean, they may drive me crazy
with their questionable taste
and unreasonable demands,
but put them on a fundraising
committee, and they will
crush it, especially
with a cause like this.
So we would handle
the rebuilds in Solon.
Well, actually, I was
thinking I could probably
take the lead in Chicago.
OK, so we're finally admitting
you two are thing then.
So...
OK, shut up and just say yes.
Say yes.
Of course, it's yes, Rosie.
OK.
And I think Mom and Dad
would be really proud.
Very, very proud.
So your little plan worked?
Oh, Molly Platt, shush.
I asked you to keep it quiet.
Oh, Gigi,
what's with the secrecy?
Because this whole thing
had to be their decision.
Their decision.
You're the
mysterious benefactor?
Maybe.
Aunt Gigi!
What made you want to
do a thing like that?
Sweetheart, I have
been thinking about this
ever since your parents passed.
I know that they would want
their business to continue
with at least one of their
children at the helm,
and I thought, wouldn't it be
the perfect Christmas miracle
if I could just
get it going again?
And help your late friend's
family at the same time.
Two needs, one deed.
And I think Connie would
have wanted to see her family
in a place like this.
I sold my condo to
fund the project.
Oh, baby.
Although the mold
was a surprise.
Right.
For me, too.
But if you didn't
cover that part...
Yeah, who did?
Hey, hold up!
Mr. Second Mysterious
Benefactor.
OK, full disclosure, it
was kind of spontaneous,
but after our conversation
in the kitchen,
it seemed like the
least I could do to try
to make up for everything.
Thank you, Jake Hunter.
You're welcome, Sal Demonte.
Would you like to
maybe stay as my guest?
I... I can give you
a ride home later.
And you did help pay for
a good portion of this.
Is that the only reason?
I thought maybe we can
actually get to know each other.
OK.
Yeah?
Come on.
Well, you're going to be
seeing a lot more of me.
Uh-huh.
Think you can handle that?
Oh, I'm counting on it.
Just do me a favor...
no more "Runaway Rosie."
I promise.
I believe you.
No more trust issues?
No, not with you.
I'm gonna need help
buying a place in Chicago.
I think I know someone.
I do have one
requirement, though.
Jack and Jill bathroom.
This Christmas all
I want to do is spread love,
love, love, love
So here's a little love for you
Here's a little love
This Christmas all I want to do
is share this love, love, love,
love
If you need it, here's
a little love for you
Oh, if you need it, here's
a little love for you
right outside the window
City streets are looking
like a snow globe
The tree is up and
everybody's here
You know that I've
waited all year
Oh, I've been counting down
Counting down to Christmas
Wrapping up, wrapping
up my wish list
'Tis the season I
don't want to miss it
So for heaven's sake,
Christmas, don't be late
Whoa, whoa, whoa,
counting down to Christmas
Christmas, don't be late
I'm counting down
Oh, I'm counting
down to Christmas
Christmas, don't be late
I think a crystal
chandelier above the bathtub
would be a really dramatic look.
But there are strict
codes against this,
and your ceilings are too low.
You want to raise the entire
roof just to have a chandelier?
OK, why don't I swing
by and I can show you
some examples of wall sconces?
Sure, they can be
Himalayan salt bricks.
Oh, you know what?
I actually just got
back to my office, so...
sure, I can swing by today.
OK, I'll see you then.
Remind me why I keep
her as a client.
Paychecks that keep us
afloat all by themselves.
Oh, yes, that's it.
Thank you.
And your brother has been
calling me every 10 minutes.
That sounds right, too.
Being pushy is his superpower.
Hey, Sal.
Girl, are you insanely busy?
Did I interrupt?
Always.
I just wrapped up a call.
Ooh, was it with the
Real Housewife I like?
Yes.
And I just talked her out of y
flashback bad decision.
Will you ask her if she
knows the Grande Dame?
She'll know who that is.
No, I... I will not do that.
What's up.
Salvatore?
Emergency interior
design question.
You know, most people schedule
an appointment for my insights.
Yeah, well, guess what?
Most people didn't stop you
from cutting your own bangs
in middle school, twice.
What's the question?
We're building a
dining room table
for the Christmas charity flip.
Christmas charity flip?
I told you, but
you were distracted.
Sorry, I was distracted.
What?
The city got a mysterious
donation a couple of months ago.
There was a home on the market...
Nice.
...with a healthy
rental budget.
Even nicer.
And the idea of getting it in
shape in time for Christmas Eve
to hand over to a needy family.
They chose Principal
Landry's family.
They've outgrown the
house they're renting.
I love everything about
that, especially the part
where you won the bid.
That part I remember.
Yeah, me and Brysen.
He's practically a
partner at this point.
Your loyalty to
him is admirable,
even if he is a Neanderthal.
A Neanderthal who saved
me from the evil Jake
Hunter and his merry band of
bullies all through school.
Fine.
He has one redeeming quality.
He's also really good at
lifting things, sturdy grippers.
Two.
He has two redeeming qualities.
And spill it with the question.
Dining room table.
The trim is cherry, but...
Rectangular walnut.
Clean lines.
That is a good idea.
I know.
And lose the cherry trim.
We're not in the '90s anymore.
Now, I gotta go
before Lisa decides
to put carpet in her bathroom.
Oh, tell the
Housewife I said "hi."
Hi.
Oh.
Rose, I just need to...
oh.
Are you leaving already?
Ah, yes.
I'm gonna stop by and
see Lisa, and then I'm
gonna go see the buyer project
to check out the new tile work.
OK, before you go,
Gus just left a message.
Uh-oh, what is it this time?
He's not gonna be able
to do the Sanborn project.
What?
Why?
He took another project
with Zak and Hill.
That is the third time
he's done that this year.
And now we have to find
a new contractor fast.
I mean, we start mid-January.
I will see who I can find.
OK.
Thank you, Libby.
You're the best.
Brysen?
Bianca.
Oh, boy.
How are you?
I should have known I would
run into you while I was home.
Yeah, well, I...
I do live here.
Yeah, you always will.
Oh, this is fun.
Don't worry.
I'm leaving.
I'm not worried.
I just popped in to see
my parents for Christmas.
But since I'm seeing you too,
I might as well let you know.
Congratulations.
Wow.
That... that... it's
a beautiful ring.
Thank you.
Well, I should get going.
Sterling's waiting, so.
Yeah, of course.
Yeah.
Hey, listen, congratulations.
I hope you rock this one.
Thanks.
I hope you're happy, too,
even if it means living
here for the rest of your life.
Back... back to fun.
Yeah.
Bye.
See ya.
Bry, the mayor
wants to see us ASAP.
Was that Bianca?
Yes.
Please don't tell me
you're getting back together.
She's engaged to someone else.
Good, because let me
tell you something...
You don't need
to tell me anything
except for what the mayor wants.
She didn't say, but it has
to be about the Christmas
flip for the Landrys.
Rumor has it they're
bringing in someone
from The Denver Chronicle to
make a big deal out of it.
Should I get a haircut?
My sides are getting long.
Let's find out what
Mayor Platt wants first.
Maybe she's upping the budget.
There's no more
money in the budget.
No, no, that can't
possibly be true
because we had so much money
in the budget for this project,
which isn't completed.
Mayor, what happened?
We found mold in the
North side of City Hall,
and between remediation
and rebuilding,
well, it forced us
to shift the funds
that we had earmarked for the
Christmas project to that.
You... you do realize
we are 10 days
away from the Christmas reveal.
10 days!
OK, we still have to do
electrical, cabinetry...
Tile and paint.
Furniture, decor.
Build a dining room table!
So that it feels like a home.
So that it feels like a home!
Well, the remodeling shows
always manage to pull it off.
They have money!
They have a crew.
Which requires money.
Lots of money.
Your sister always
manages to get it done.
I follow her on Instagram.
We... look, we cannot get
this done before Christmas Eve.
OK, well, that is not an option.
We've been contacted by someone
at The Denver Chronicle.
He wants to cover this as a
"feel good holiday" story.
- I knew it.
- Right?
And they're gonna
have a camera crew.
Yes!
No, not yes.
When we don't finish this,
because we can't finish it,
it won't be a holiday
feel good story.
It'll be a holiday of
feel not good story.
OK, gentlemen, our
family in need needs this.
Sal, I remember when
your parents would
do wonderful home
transformations with
tiny or nonexistent budgets.
Hmm?
That is true.
And a charity
transformation like
this in the heart of
the holiday season,
for someone like
Principal Landry, who's
been a pillar in
this community, well,
it could be huge for Solon
and for Demonte Construction
as well.
But what about the
mysterious benefactor
who started this whole thing?
I mean, isn't it their money,
and won't they be upset?
Well... well,
part of it is, yes,
but we only shifted the funds
that came from the grant,
which the benefactor
understands mostly.
- We have to do this.
- We do not have to do this.
- Yes, we do.
- We do not.
No, we are doing it.
We don't have to.
Yes.
This is our company.
My company.
We'll do it!
- No, there are no guarantees.
- OK.
I mean, yes, guarantees.
No!
Gentlemen, thank you.
Mayor, one question
before we go.
Who is the reporter?
Oh, Jake Hunter.
What?
Ooh, Rose!
Rose!
Hey, you guys, come on inside.
There you go.
I am sorry about that noise.
Oh, that's OK.
Yeah.
You want to come in?
Oh, no.
I mean, I'm... thank
you for asking.
I'm just... I don't
want to waste my food.
And I got so much work to
do, and I don't want to.
Oh, OK.
Classic Rose.
Charles Dickens
would not be proud.
Yeah.
We are doing so
many of these parties
over the next couple of weeks...
- Oh.
...so feel free
to join anytime.
All right.
Thanks.
Yeah.
OK.
Christmas comes,
but once a year.
December 25.
That's... yes, you got it.
You got it.
OK.
Oh.
Yo!
Guys?
Of all the Christmas flip houses
in all the Christmas world,
Jake Hunter is covering mine.
Ours.
He was the bane of
my childhood existence.
You know that.
It's like all the men in First
Wives Club wrapped into one.
We can't do this.
That's what I've been saying.
Alone.
Oh, are you thinking
Amish barn raising?
No.
Although file that away.
You and I can handle
the big ticket items,
but we're gonna need
help with the interiors.
- No.
- Yes.
No.
Yes.
No, absolutely not.
No, Sal, I'm not
working with her.
You've never tried.
Because it's self-evident.
OK?
It's like, don't play with
matches around gas cans.
It was one time.
I'm the match, and she's a gas
can, and I just don't want to.
And she's a snob.
Yeah, and you're a Neanderthal.
Her words, not mine.
We don't need her, Sal.
This place doesn't
need to be fancy.
OK, but it does
need to look good.
I'm about to say something
that's usually said to me.
You're an adult. Act like one.
At least until the big
Christmas Eve reveal.
She's gonna say no.
She won't say no.
No!
Told you.
Is that Brysen?
Let's all focus on what's
most important here...
avoiding my potential
humiliation.
Or charity.
Yeah, and that.
I am beyond busy.
You're always beyond busy, Rose.
And it's an emergency.
You said if I ever needed you.
OK, I did say that.
I just... it's really
not a good time.
Ah, it's Christmas,
the season of giving.
Yeah, OK, I can give
you ideas over video.
Look, shopping
links won't cut it.
I need you here.
No, you need an
interior decorator.
I am an interior designer.
Similar, but not the same.
And I'm not going to drop the
mountains of work in front of me
to fly home and tell you what
color paint to put on the walls,
or where to put the sofa.
Here's the thing.
The house that we're
working on, the flip
it's a Nonno and Nanna's house.
You know I don't come home, Sal.
Not since we lost mom and dad.
I get it, but we have
the chance to do with it
what mom and dad always wanted.
And you can do this.
I need your help, Rose, please.
Hey... hey, Rose?
Do you have board games
or cards I could borrow?
Can you bring them over?
I can't believe
you're actually back home.
You and me both.
OK, I put together some
holiday-themed media clips for
you to post while I am away.
They are in the cloud.
Will do.
Do you want me to send you
the pics of the Anderson
Christmas dinner tablescape?
I had some really cool ideas.
No, that's OK.
I trust you.
You've always rocked them.
But keep me updated on any
new potential contractors.
Oh, yeah.
I'm striking out on that.
Oh!
What?
Maresh's Chocolate Shop.
What?
It's just the best
peppermint hot chocolate ever.
I'll call you back.
Ooh!
My gosh, I am so sorry!
Of course, it's you.
Well, maybe don't
stand in front of a door
that swings towards you.
Maybe watch where you're
going instead of entering
like a bull in a China shop.
Well, I'm pretty sure between
the two of us, you're the bull.
Yet, here I stand.
I'm sorry you lost
the lightning reflexes
from your football days.
Foot... football
was in high school.
Huh.
Steady, slow decline, then.
It's lovely to
have you back, Rose.
I'm going to go change.
That's a good idea.
Sal is at the flip
house, by the way.
Noted.
You...
Goodbye.
Bye.
You have a little... just
a little right there.
OK.
What was that drink he has?
Because it looks delicious.
Hello, Salvatore.
Baby sis here in Colorado.
I never thought I'd
get you back here.
Oh, it's not like I
live on one of the coasts.
Yeah, well, Chicago's
near water, isn't it?
I'm not good with
maps, but I do know
it's been half a
decade since Runaway
Rosie ran away from home.
That never gets old.
So what do you think?
Wow.
I think you have a lot
of work left to do.
We... we have a
lot of work to do.
You're Team Flip now, baby.
Jedi guilt trips are impressive.
Yeah, I know.
I don't like it.
It's weird to be back here.
I mean, dad sold this
place for Nonno and Nanna,
when I was what, eight?
Yeah, it's been a while.
It still feels
like them somehow.
They'd be really happy
you're fixing it up.
Thank you.
It is weird, though.
The mysterious benefactor
apparently pre-approved
us to be the contractors.
Mysterious benefactor?
It's whatever.
Although it is starting to
feel less like a lucky break
and more like a
slow march to doom.
Well, that's the spirit!
Uh-huh.
But seriously,
this gig was really
meant to be just a project to
establish Demonte Construction.
And now, Rose, it's so
much more than that.
If we don't finish
in time, disaster.
There's still some money
left in the budget, right?
No, no, I'm counting on you
to work your glow-up magic.
No one has this much magic, Sal.
We're also trying to get
as much donated as possible,
including your time.
I won't be paying you.
Mm-hmm.
OK, let's discuss
strategy at the house
where there's actual furniture.
Yeah, I'm gonna meet you there.
You remember the way, right?
If you've hit Chicago,
you've gone too far.
Ow!
Love you.
Bye.
Love you... sometimes.
Oh, there she is!
Oh!
Oh, hi, Aunt Gigi.
Oh, girl.
Mwah!
I am so glad Sal convinced you
to come home for Christmas.
Oh, more like strong-armed.
However he got
you here, I'm glad.
Come on.
Don't let him strong-arm
you into staying here forever.
What do you mean?
Oh, I know he gets
you to cook for him.
Oh, honey, how long
have you known me?
That's what I do for
the people that I love.
And Sal has been so
sweet letting me stay
here after I sold my condo.
Mm-hmm.
Now, listen, are you hungry?
Because I whipped up just
a few of your favorites
for an early dinner.
You've never whipped up just
a few of anything in your life.
You do know me.
I'm pretty much an
honorary Italian.
I'm just going to put
my bags in my old room.
Settle in.
OK.
Hey!
What are you doing here?
Shaving.
In my bathroom?
Oh, no, in our bathroom.
What are you talking about?
Did Sal not tell you?
Tell me what?
I live here now.
Excuse me?
Like, six months ago, I
took over Sal's old room.
So I guess, yeah, technically,
it's... it's my bathroom, too.
Merry Christmas, roomie.
No, you did not forget!
You didn't want me
to know that Brysen
was living here because you
knew I wouldn't have helped you!
Or that.
Oh, well, the joke's on you.
I'm getting an Airbnb.
Yeah, well, good luck getting
one this time of December.
Well then, I'll fly home.
You are home, Rose.
No, my home does not include
me sharing a Jack and Jill
bathroom with a caveman.
Hey!
I thought I was a Neanderthal.
You told him.
I'm sorry.
- Dinner's ready.
- Oh.
No, no, no, we
are not done here.
It's spaghetti,
and I'm starving.
Sal, I want you
to know that this...
oh, wow.
Aunt Gigi, this is an
insane amount of food.
I have five years of
holiday meals to make up for.
It's not every day that
my niece comes back home.
Or any day for that matter.
I'm here now.
I know.
I have a stained shirt in
the washer to prove it.
You know, the
way you two bicker,
you really should be exes.
Ew.
The important
thing is we are all
together as a family at
Christmas, the way it should be.
Well, Brysen's not family.
I'm here more than you are.
You made your point, buddy.
Keep eating.
And just to be clear...
I've been busy working
on my business.
And doing very
well with it, too.
Thank you.
So you said the house
is going to the Landrys.
Principal Landry
and his family, yeah.
I thought he was a widower.
Gene is a widower, but
he also has his daughter,
who's a single mother.
She's got her children,
Aidan and Arabella.
She works as a paramedic.
Which apparently
is very rewarding.
But not easy.
Right now, they have a tiny
rental on the edge of town.
This way each kid can
have their own room,
and they're closer to school.
That family has
been through so much
in the past several years.
They really deserve
a break like this.
Mom and Dad would
have loved that it's
going to a good family in need.
Just like they did
with Flipping for Others.
Now we just have
to make sure we make
the Christmas Eve deadline.
So the Landrys can
spend Christmas morning
in their brand new home.
In less than 10 days.
Ooh.
No pressure.
I'll keep eating.
All yours.
Thank you.
Candy canes and frosted trees
Here's to making memories
String the lights and hang
a little red and green
And we need a little Christmas
Feel the love all around us
And we need a little Christmas
The best time of the year
Oh, we need a little Christmas
Feel the magic all around us
Yeah, we need a little Christmas
I'm still discovering
ideas about the overall style
of the home, so I'll probably
just explore the store,
see what jumps out.
Oh, please, look around.
We love to help good causes.
Oh, also, we got our
truck in this morning,
so the store is filled with
all sorts of amazing finds.
Wonderful.
Thank you, Oliver.
I have a lot of
things I need to get.
Now, that's one of
my favorite sentences.
Have fun exploring
all the aisles.
Thank you.
I like what you're doing here.
Thanks.
My mom says it's
called tablescaping.
She's right.
You know, I used to do this
with my mom when I was your age.
Something's missing, though.
Well, if I may
offer a suggestion.
Mm-hmm.
You can never go
wrong adding candles.
Nice.
I have the only kid who
would rather decorate a house
than go sledding.
Well, I think that is awesome.
Respect.
Are you a decorator?
Interior designer.
I'm in town helping my
brother, Sal, with a big job,
which is why I'm here.
Wait.
Sal Demonte?
That's right.
I'm Rose.
Katie Landry.
This is my daughter, Arabella.
Hi.
Oh, wow.
I have so many questions to ask
you guys about what you want
your new home to look
like, but I don't
want to ruin the surprise.
We're gonna be
thrilled no matter what.
Currently, Arabella
and her brother,
Aidan, are splitting a room.
It's not ideal.
I'll bet not.
Well, without giving
anything too big away,
you're both gonna
have your own room.
Yes!
And I am the one styling it.
In case you were wondering,
I like French country.
It's understated,
but not boring.
OK.
I may have to hire her.
Yes, please.
OK.
Brysen, I found the do...
nuts.
Jake Hunter.
I assumed you'd
be further along.
What's happening, Jake?
Brysen, Sal.
You know, you really should
warn us before you get here.
Wear a bell or something.
I happened to be
in the neighborhood.
From Denver?
Oh, I recently
moved back to Solon.
Oh, awesome.
This project is
the talk of the town,
and I'd like to bring a camera
by tomorrow to get some early
footage for the
lead-up piece that
will air before the live show.
I'm sorry.
Live show?
On Christmas Eve when you hand
the keys over to the Landrys.
A camera?
You said this was
for a newspaper.
I'm working with
KNOW on that part.
We partner on stories,
sometimes, same owner, so.
There was no mention
of any live show.
Mayor Platt approved
it when I pitched
her the idea for the story.
Though, now, I'm
starting to wonder
if you'll be ready in time.
There's no need to wonder.
We'll be ready.
Really?
Even with no more money.
Reporters have
sources everywhere.
Jake Hunter.
Sal's sister, Rose, right,
the interior designer?
That's... that's right.
That's right.
And she's gonna help us
deliver a house to the Landrys
that's Nancy Meyers Pretty.
Like a mix of both
houses from The Holiday,
when Jude Law was at
his most handsome,
just incidental,
but important to me!
Does this mean that you're
the lead on the design?
No, I am just helping
out for charity.
Like your parents used to.
Well, I would love
to interview you,
Rose, if you're open to that.
Of course.
OK, we have a lot
of work to do, so.
So I will see
you three tomorrow.
I knocked.
So did I.
What's wrong with your voice?
What's wrong with your face?
It's a mud mask.
Indian healing clay,
if you must know.
It is a retainer.
These pearly whites
take maintenance.
A mud mask?
Indian healing clay.
Bianca got me into it.
Oh, right, Bianca.
Why are you saying it like that?
No reason.
There's a reason.
It's just, Sal told me
about the divorce a while ago.
Of course, he did.
It was a year ago, officially.
Is that when you
came back to Solon?
Sal also mentioned that
you moved to San Diego,
which really surprised me.
You just seemed like you
would never leave Colorado.
Bianca got a job there.
Good husband, I followed.
Well, of course, you did.
I mean, you've been
together since high school.
You remember that?
How could I not?
You guys were
everyone's ideal couple.
Yep, until we weren't.
So what is on the agenda today?
Christmas tree shopping.
How many do we need?
We already have one downstairs.
This one's for the flip house.
Is that really a priority?
I feel like we have a bajillion
other things to do right now.
Well, if we don't get
one sooner than later,
all the good ones will be gone.
And we cannot have a
Christmas renovation
without a Christmas tree.
Plus, a lot of my supplies
have not come in yet.
Well, that's all very sweet,
except the Christmas tree is
part of the overall
decor, which means,
I, the interior
designer on the project,
should be the one to choose it.
Well, in that case,
I'm going to have
breakfast and get
dressed, and that
should take about 40 minutes.
So if you, the interior
designer of the project,
would like to come
with me, you can.
Oh, you don't think I
can get ready in time?
No, I don't.
Thanks, Auntie G.
You're welcome, sweetheart.
What are you doing?
I'm researching my arch nemesis.
Since when is Jake
Hunter your arch nemesis?
You know him?
Yeah.
His family was one of the ones
that your mom and dad helped
with Flipping for Others.
They redid his family's home
after it was damaged in a fire.
I don't remember that.
Well, why would you?
You were so young.
And let's face it, your mom
and dad helped a lot of people.
Excuse me.
Oh, it's Alphons.
Bonjour?
Hello, my love.
Who's Alphons?
Just a second.
Alphons is my latest paramour.
He's a long-haul trucker.
We met playing bingo.
I'm back.
I just
wanted to call and say O75.
Yes, yes.
Well, O75 to you, too.
What are you doing later?
Good for her.
No.
Just one second.
Breakfast of your
choice on the counter.
Nice.
You were saying?
I love Aunt Gigi.
Too bad for you, she's taken.
Hey, do you remember Jake
Hunter's house catching
on fire when we were kids?
No, but if it
didn't have anything
to do with the Broncos
or the Rockies,
I wasn't paying attention.
Why?
No reason.
OK, later.
Are... are you ready?
Oh, yeah.
Yeah, I showered last night.
Chop, chop.
We got a tree to buy.
OK.
So what would you say
you're type is of tree...
tree?
Um, my type is I
know it when I see it.
So we're picking up tree vibes.
I got it.
Correct.
It's a process, so stay alert.
Oh, look at this.
Parents sending pics again.
What is that.
It's called a Bolo Rei.
Also known as a King Cake.
Christmas tradition.
Very big in Portugal.
Well, it looks delicious.
And now, I'm starving.
I may or may not have skipped
breakfast to be ready in time.
Wow, you are that
competitive, aren't you?
Yeah, lucky for you, we
have a food area right here.
Oh.
But go ahead and order.
I'm going to keep my distance.
I just bought this shirt.
That's funny.
I got it on sale.
So what are your
parents doing in Portugal?
Living, believe it or not.
They moved there a couple of
years ago after they retired.
That's a bold move.
Shocking.
I never thought they would leave
Solon, let alone the country.
Well, I guess that explains
why you're living with Sal,
not your parents.
Unfortunately, the... the
house was sold by the time
Bianca and I split, so.
It was a bit of a shock,
and I was kind of a wreck,
especially since
she started dating
someone new almost immediately.
I'm sorry.
No, it's OK.
I don't know why I shared that.
But then he...
Sal... he... he found me a
spot with his company and...
and let me have a place
to stay for a while,
while I'm figuring
out the next steps.
But now, you and I
share a bathroom.
Temporarily.
Temporarily.
OK, why don't we get
back to tree shopping
so I can get back to my design?
Sounds like a plan.
OK.
Hey, I'm back with
a camera this time.
Oh, it's just me here.
Where are Rose and Brysen?
They're Christmas tree shopping.
Trying to cheer this
place up for the Landrys.
They could use it.
What's going on over here?
Well, it'll eventually
be a dining room table.
You're making it?
Brysen and I, yeah.
The dynamic duo.
Oh, we're not a couple.
I know.
You say that like I couldn't
be with someone like Brysen.
I never said that.
But you thought that.
Oh, so now you know my thoughts?
I'm not sure.
Good.
I'm gonna go get some
shots of the house.
I think I found one I like.
Oh, I think I found one I like.
Ooh, that's a little steep.
We're not paying for it.
You want to heist it?
I love Ocean's 11, too.
OK, here's the plan.
You're such a dork.
We're not stealing it.
We are promoting it.
Oh, that's different.
OK, let's do that.
Let's promote it.
OK.
Actually, you stay there.
OK.
Stand there.
Look handsome.
That's too much.
I'm sorry.
Just be normal.
I... I don't know what
to do with my hands.
More handsome.
OK, you know what?
How'd I do?
You come in here.
OK, closer.
OK.
Ooh.
And so how does that
help us get it for free?
I called ahead.
Worked out a deal
with Mr. Doyle.
I post it to my Instagram.
He gives us a free tree.
You did?
Mm-hmm.
How did you know we were
coming to this tree farm?
Because it's the best
tree farm in Solon.
By any chance, does
your deal with Mr. Doyle
happen to include a second tree?
Why would we need a second tree?
Because I have a plan.
Wow!
What's this?
This is your Christmas tree.
Now, Principal Landry,
I understand this is not
the house you're going
to spend Christmas in,
but I figured it'd be nice
to have one before then.
Absolutely.
You know, Christmas
is more than one day.
Thank you, Brysen.
Very welcome.
Oh, you remember Rose Demonte?
Nice to see you.
Of course, I do.
Come on in.
Over here?
Yeah, that's fine.
Right there.
It's a beautiful tree, Brysen.
Beautiful tree.
Thank you.
Look, I'm really
sorry about the mess,
but we're getting
ready for our big move.
Not that dad's excited about it.
It's good to see you, Rose.
It's good to see you, too.
Where's Arabella?
Oh, she is packing up
all of her dream boards.
Wow.
You know what, send me
her resume, seriously.
You know she already has one.
How do you guys know each other?
Oh, we met at
HomeGoods the other day.
I was getting inspiration.
HomeGoods?
Don't worry.
The big reveal has
not been compromised.
We're just missing
my son, Aidan.
Oh, he's at rugby practice.
He is so appreciative
of having his own room.
Actually, we're all thrilled
about the whole experience.
Dad has been talking about
nothing else since he found out.
Oh, well, you have, too.
That's true.
It's a total blessing.
Christmas Eve could
not come soon enough.
Well, should we get
this tree going?
OK, so how's this work?
You stand there, and
I ask you questions.
What kind of questions?
Just general questions so
the audience gets to know you.
Like how I prefer
Muppets over humans?
Maybe not that specific.
Oh, OK.
OK.
More like, how did you
get into construction?
You already know that answer.
Yeah, but the audience doesn't.
I feel like maybe this
is more Rose's territory.
I'll talk to Rose, too,
but you are the founder
of Demonte Construction.
We should hear from you.
Right, but she's a Demonte, too.
So, design and construction
run in the Demonte DNA?
You could say that.
And the helping
the Landrys part?
You know, that part's
been really great.
Actually, it reminds me so
much of what my parents...
mine and Rose's parents used
to do with their company.
It was all about construction
with conscious and purpose.
It's been really cool,
especially at Christmas.
And how's it going?
It'd be going faster
if mold and City Hall
hadn't destroyed our budget.
Do you worry you'll make it?
Yeah, we're down to a week,
and there's so much left to do.
And what if you don't
make it by Christmas Eve?
We pray for a Christmas
miracle, or my company is ruined
and I crawl under a rock.
I like it, that is perfect.
What?
Your interview.
When does it start?
Oh, it just ended.
I was recording all of that.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh, no!
Oh, no!
Yeah, could you maybe not use
the part about us possibly
not making it by Christmas Eve.
Are you kidding me?
That's the best part.
We'll use it in all
the teaser videos.
Create a sense of tension.
Will they or won't they?
It'll be great.
Trust me.
But I don't.
Hey, Gary.
It's my boss.
Yeah.
Yeah, I'm just wrapping
up an interview.
Yeah, I can be there...
I can be there in 10.
- No, you can't.
I'll be there.
I'm on my way.
- OK, where are you going, Jake?
- I'm on my way.
We're not done.
Take me home for Christmas
Show me around your town
Take me where you used to
watch the snow come down
All of your traditions
I want to know them all
You'll check every
box off of my list
If you take me
home for Christmas
Take me home, yeah
Take me home
Take me home
I want to spend the
night before drinking
with your high school friends
Around the neighborhood we
can do a little caroling
Watching Santa fly
across a Christmas moon
Don't need gifts this
year if I got you
Oh
Take me home
Yeah, you know it, baby
Take me home
Won't you take me
home for Christmas
Bye.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you for
bringing me here today.
It's really helpful.
How so?
Well, being with them
in their own space,
it gives me a
really good insight
into what their home
should be like, what
it should feel like, you know?
Did Rose Demonte's heart
just grow three sizes?
I don't believe this.
Oh, hold on!
No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
I have never been grinchy
about Christmas, OK?
I love Christmas.
I just haven't had
anyone to spend it
with in a really long time, so.
Why is that?
Well, I work a lot, so
sadly, I am that cliche.
I mean, you have
Sal and Aunt Gigi.
Yeah, but they live here and...
And what?
And it's really hard for me
to be back here after my mom
and dad's car accident.
Everything reminds me of them.
What is that look?
Oh, I'm waiting for you to
make fun of me for running away.
That's what Sal calls
me, "Runaway Rosie."
No, I would never call you that.
Everyone has their own coping
mechanisms when things get hard.
Wait.
Coping mechanisms?
You've been to therapy?
Well, when you get blindsided
by your high school/college
sweetheart/wife, yes,
I've been to therapy.
Trust issues, they call it.
Well, nice to meet
you, trust issues.
I'm avoidance.
Pleasure to meet you, avoidance.
Stop it!
I can't help it.
What if my interview
skews it so Demonte
Construction looks incompetent?
OK, well, how much work
do you two have left?
A lot.
Be more specific.
OK, we have to
finish electrical.
Install kitchen cabinets.
The vanities for the bathrooms.
- Hardware throughout.
- Light fixtures.
- Paint.
- Pick out the wallpaper.
Once you choose a pattern,
you're stuck with it.
OK, OK, stop!
Stop.
You two are giving me
heart palpitations.
OK, I will get the hardware
and the paint and the wallpaper
tomorrow.
With so little time, we
can't fully customize things.
But there are things
that we can do
to make the home pretty enough
to pass the Nancy Meyers test.
Why so glum, sugar plums?
We got a lot on
our plate, Auntie G.
So whatever it
is, can any of you
do anything to fix it tonight?
No?
So it's time for
some Christmas fun.
You all have been
working so hard.
There's been precious little
of that around here lately.
And what's more fun than
guess the Christmas character!
For you.
I have missed your random
holiday games, Auntie G.
For Halloween, she
invited her mahjong
ladies over to
play a game called
"Who Do You Trust the Least?"
It was so chaotic.
I loved it.
And frighteningly enlightening.
All right, on these
cards are the names
of famous Christmas characters.
Now, put them all on
your forehead like this.
The object of the game is
whenever it's someone's turn,
we have to get them to guess
who is on their card using
one-word clues.
Got it?
One word.
All right...
- One word.
...Rosie, you're up first.
Brysen, one word, go.
Murray.
How Murray saved Christmas?
No, no.
OK, watch how it's done.
Fozziwig.
Oh, Muppets Christmas Carol.
Murray's Scrooge!
Yes!
Nice!
That's how it's done.
Brysen, one word.
Make it count.
Wings.
An angel?
Ehh.
My turn.
Bell.
Bell?
Every time a bell rings,
an angel gets its wings.
Attaboy, Clarence.
Clarence.
Clarence Odbody.
Clarence Odbody!
This is clearly
because I'm going first.
OK, fine, I'll go first.
Watch how it's done.
Pigeon.
The bird lady
from Home Alone II.
Yes!
What in the family
telepathy is going on here?
Oh, maybe this just isn't
your strength, He-Man.
I bet you can't get mine in one.
Yippee Ki-Yay.
John McClane.
I'm so sorry.
It is a Christmas movie.
It's not.
Hey.
Who's the hot guy?
What hot guy?
The one from the tree lot.
That is Brysen.
He is working with my brother.
Your brother, the contractor.
Does this mean Brysen
is a contractor?
He is.
And I know what you're thinking.
And you can stop.
Brysen is not going to
come to Chicago for a job.
Can you ask him?
Because my efforts to find a
new contractor have been grim.
Maybe your Brysen
can save the day.
He is not my Brysen.
And it's pointless.
He is locked in on Solon.
We gotta find someone else.
I thought I heard
someone in here.
Hey.
Honey, whatcha doing?
When I visited the
Landrys yesterday,
I got this vision in my
head of what their new home
should look like.
And I was hoping to find
some extra Christmas
decorations to potentially use.
Well, you did just that.
Yeah, it's the pieces we used
for our Christmas tablescape.
You know, I'm sure your
mother was going to send all
of this to you for the future.
Yeah.
This is the piece
that she would put
in the middle of her
Christmas table every year.
And Dad would hide the extension
cord so we couldn't see where
the light was coming from.
It felt like magic.
Your parents sure
loved Christmas.
Yeah.
Gosh, I can't stop
thinking about them
since I've been back home.
It just feels like there's
reminders of them everywhere.
It's good to think about
them, though, isn't it?
Yeah.
Yeah.
I just wish it
didn't hurt so much.
I know, sweetheart, I know.
But you can't run away
from their memory, Rosie.
In fact, it only delays it.
Yeah.
Order for Brysen?
Oh, thank you very much.
So now, you're the
one still in town?
I left and then came back.
What, no sunny
San Diego Christmas?
Everything OK?
No.
Do you... what happened?
Sterling and I are over.
I'm sorry.
Are you?
Of course.
I want you to be happy.
OK, maybe there's
just like this little
eeny-meeny part of me that's...
that's wrongfully gloating.
You know?
I've... I've filed that away
into intrusive thoughts.
Mostly I'm... I'm
sorry you're hurting.
I... I didn't handle
things right between us.
And I'm so sorry, Bry, truly.
Thank you.
That actually helps.
And don't worry, this is not me
like trying to
get back together,
not that we ever could.
It's OK.
We had our time.
Yeah.
Do you want to tell
me what happened?
Thank you so much for listening.
Of course.
That's what friends
are for, right?
Listen, just do yourself
a favor, go talk to him.
You know, find out
what he's thinking,
and not what you
think he's thinking.
So bossy.
Well, you know, I
have to be sometimes.
Yeah, and you're
thirsty, too, apparently.
Well, no, one's for me.
This is a...
Sal, Aunt Gigi, and Rose.
Rose Demonte's in town?
She is.
Yeah.
Wow.
You know, I used to
be so jealous of her.
What?
Why?
Because she clearly
had a crush on you.
No.
Yes.
And she was so pretty
and talented and smart.
Is she still?
She is.
Yeah.
All those things.
Good.
You deserve it.
Hey, can I get those for you?
Thank you.
Got some St. Nick's
special, as you probably
remember from my shirt.
Well, don't think I didn't
get one of my own the other day.
Happy to have inspired you.
I just picked up the tile.
It's in the rental car.
Oh, we were right by each other.
I know.
I saw.
I'll take those.
Auntie G's in the kitchen.
Oh, sorry.
I'll put this in the
staging area for you.
Thank you.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
in a one-horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Hello?
Oh what fun it is to ride
Hello?
Hi.
- Oh, sorry.
- No, no no no.
It's fine.
I love a good Christmas tune.
Yeah, no.
What brings you by, Mayor?
Merely checking in.
We're five days
from our deadline.
Yeah.
Ah, Rose Demonte!
I heard the rumor
you were helping us.
Rosie, this is Mayor Platt,
stealer of our budgetary dreams.
Sal.
It's nice to meet you.
It is so nice to meet you, too.
It seems the Mayor
is checking up on us.
When do you think
we'll get, you know,
furniture and decoration in?
We're working on it.
Good, good.
It looks great.
It really does.
But I did want to tell you guys
that I was able to persuade
the committee for tonight's
Christmas skate party
to double as a fundraiser
for this charity build,
and future ones if
we decide to do them.
I mean, I know it is
pretty last minute.
No!
We'll take it.
Thank you.
Wonderful.
Well, that means you
should also all be there.
OK, that's a problem
because we still
have so much work here to do.
Well, ey, ey, ey,
ey, Sal, there is
always time for a fundraiser.
Hmm?
Alrighty.
Well, five days, we can do this.
Five days.
Oh, and bundle up.
It's supposed to snow.
Wow.
You look really pretty.
Where is Sal and Aunt Gigi?
They left a little earlier.
Gigi wanted to set up.
And Sal, quote, "warm
up his singing voice."
Oh, no.
Exactly.
Oh.
We should probably go.
Sure.
You know it's driving me
crazy just being away from you
It's getting colder and baby,
I don't want no winter blues
Two turtle doves.
Yeah, I know
we've been here before
You've been all alone
when the first snow
Four calling birds, three
French hens, two turtle doves,
and a partridge in a pear tree.
Thank you.
Christmas
I noticed some paintings
around your house by Constance?
My late wife.
She loved to paint.
Oh, she was so talented.
You knew each other?
Knew each other.
We were best friends.
Channeling my inner
sixth grade roller
rink parties for this.
I remember you tying your
Tamagotchis to your laces.
Mortifying that
you remember that.
I think it's a-dork-able.
Ooh.
I thought you'd be a pro.
Must have left my lightning
quick reflexes back in
my high school football days.
Aww, I'm sorry I said that.
No, you're not.
Not at all.
At all.
I'm not.
And heaven and nature sing.
Thank you.
Thank you everyone.
Thank you.
Are you mocking me?
I was applauding you.
I'm too chicken for karaoke.
I thought since you're
in the public eye so much,
you'd like it.
If you heard me
sing, you'd understand.
Yeah, well, not everyone has it.
So how's our story coming?
It's coming along pretty well.
I just need to interview
Rose and Brysen,
and then I can put
together the intro piece.
Well, you know we're making
lots of progress on the house.
I mean, big progress.
Huge, even.
That's great to hear.
Yeah.
You know, I did have a question.
Jake?
Oh, there you are.
Sorry to interrupt, Sal.
There are some
people, Jake, that I
would love for you to meet.
They have the most
amazing stories.
You don't mind, do you, Sal?
Well, they seem amicable.
The one thing I always
appreciated about you.
How you used to bodyguard
Sal when you were younger?
I don't like bullies.
I love Sal.
He's great.
Always used to make me laugh.
Plus, he always used to
let me beat him in Pogs.
I'm glad I'm getting
to know you as an adult.
Me, too.
Keep the lights on bright
Keep the fire at night
Keep the warmth in the
house till I'm home
This is not good.
No.
What are we gonna do?
Start by patching this hole.
Clean up the area.
Assess the damage.
This is gonna cost us money.
Yeah.
There goes everything we pulled
in at the skate fundraiser.
Well, at least we
have that to cover this.
Which means we're probably
back where we started before it.
So much for a Christmas miracle.
Ready?
One, two.
Rosie?
I just...
I need a minute.
I'll go talk to her.
What... what just happened?
This was something Rosie
used to do with my sister.
Right after Thanksgiving,
they'd go all out decorating
the dining table for Christmas.
They'd spend all day on
it, just the two of them.
And this little tree
was a big part of that.
I'm sorry.
Yeah, it seems inconsequential,
but it holds meaning, especially
when it's tied to memories.
Rose!
Rose!
I feel so stupid.
I completely overreacted.
Yeah, well, you're a Demonte.
That's what we do.
I just...
I feel like the Ghost of
Christmas Past keep visiting me,
Sal.
And I get sad at random
times, and I feel...
does that ever happen to you?
All the time.
I'm not as sad as I used
to be, but it's probably
because I'm around reminders of
them so much more than you are.
Yeah.
This Christmas, my
ghosts are about what
mom and dad used to do.
There's been something so
great about knowing what we're
doing is for a good cause.
There's purpose.
Exactly.
You get it.
I do.
I love my job.
Housewives are fun.
They are, but a lot
of others are not.
And... and I think that
this project being at Nonno
and Nanna's house has made
this that much more impactful.
It's like I can see Mom
and Dad at every turn.
I don't know what's going
on, but I'd like to think
it's leading somewhere.
I get that, too.
All right, now get
over here, sis.
Cheer up.
Hi.
Hey.
How are you?
Mortified and apologetic.
I am not a crier.
Oh, I am.
Have you ever seen
Field of Dreams.
Hey, Dad, do you
want to have a catch?
Every time.
Gigi told me about the...
the decorations, and I'm...
I'm sorry I didn't...
It's silly.
No, it's not, and
I'm sorry for putting
the box where it'd get smashed.
I do not blame you.
And we have bigger problems.
Yeah, well, I mean, it's gonna
take a little longer to fix.
Longer than three
and a half days?
With just Sal and me?
Yeah.
What if it wasn't
just you and me?
Gigi called us.
We're here to help.
Well, it just seemed right for
us to be part of the experience.
And it won't spoil
the big reveal.
Yeah, we'll stay
in this area only.
Promise.
This... this is an
Amish barn raising!
Let's go.
This year Santa's slaying it
Reindeer up-and-awaying it
This year Santa's slaying it
Dreaming through the night
while he's riding in the sky
This Christmas Eve
look up in the sky
It ain't a reindeer dashing by
And old Saint Nick
riding high with a ho
ho ho and a twinkle in his eye
Sleigh bells are
ringing wherever he goes
And Rudy's gonna light
the way with his nose
Santa's flying in
from the North Pole
Up on the roof and down
the chimney he goes
This year Santa's slaying it
The reindeer are
up-and-awaying it
Do you want to trade?
This year Santa's slaying it
Dreaming through the night
while he's riding in the sky
First dibs on shower.
Absolutely.
You are a cute, cute mess.
I used to have such a
crush on you growing up.
Really?
Yeah.
But you were with Bianca,
so you never noticed me.
Drove me crazy.
Well, I'm noticing you now.
Oh, yeah?
Yeah.
All right, kids, I'm gonna
pass out from exhaustion
and low blood sugar.
Dinner's at the house.
And for dessert, I'm making
Christmas cookies with Nutella.
You should come.
You've earned it.
And the cookies are really good.
OK.
Yeah.
Thanks.
First one home gets
to lick the bowl.
Fresh cookies coming through.
Hello!
Thanks, Gigi.
You're welcome.
This is for you.
Christmastime
pour me a half a wine
I hope there's some
decorating going on over there.
Everyone's dressing
up to paint the town tonight.
It is.
It is.
Check it out.
Oh, the winter scene
Everyone looks pristine
It's gonna be fun and laughter
in the streets tonight
And all of your fans arriving
All the ladies disco-jiving
Embracing the season's cheer
Is it always like this here?
Yes.
What can I say?
I like to spread the love
and take care of the people
who are important to me.
Well, no, no, I'm on
clean-up duty tonight, OK?
Give me those.
I will dry.
Oh, no, no, enough fun and
cookies for you, young lady.
You had a very busy day.
Bedtime.
- OK.
Can I take one for bed?
I mean, if you must.
I'm gonna, um, yeah.
Goodnight.
I'll help you with clean-up.
Today was fun.
Not how I expected it
to go, but it was fun.
Awkward question.
Did my parents help your
family rebuild your house
after a fire when we were kids?
You didn't know?
No, I mean, my parents
helped so many people,
and I was just a kid.
I think half of my
childhood just got upended.
What are you talking about?
I thought you knew.
And I thought you made fun of
me for it when we were kids.
I made fun of you?
That's why I was so mad at you
back then, I was embarrassed.
Please, explain it to me.
Well, it wasn't
long after the fire.
We were in the sixth
grade, and you brought
me some food from your parents.
It was around Christmas,
and they were being kind.
I know that now, but
we were at school.
And I was in front of my
friends, and they made fun of me
for being poor.
I thought you did it on
purpose, because earlier
that day, I beat
you at foursquare,
and you pitched a fit.
OK, that does sound like me.
I mean, the... the fit throwing
part, not the mocking.
From then on, you
became the person
I was mad at whenever
I didn't know
how to deal with my feelings.
Principal Landry was a
big part of helping me
get a grip on things later on.
Yeah, high school was better.
Sal, I'm sorry for being a
jerk to you when we were kids.
I wish I could take it back.
Apology accepted, Jake Hunter.
So then it wasn't
because I was gay?
What?
No, of course not.
Oh.
I would be a pretty
big hypocrite if it was.
I'm sorry.
Can you repeat that?
I said I would be a pretty big
hypocrite if I was mad at you
for being gay.
Because you're gay.
Right.
I thought you were
picking up on the energy.
I was not.
Well, I guess
we're just destined
to misunderstand each other.
Good night, Sal.
Good night.
I've always loved
interior design.
It's a passion instilled
in me by my mother.
And then, after college, I
decided to stay in Chicago
and create my own
interior design company.
But it's a different path
than your parents took.
Very different.
I think I always assumed that
I would join them at some point
someday.
But after they were
gone, it became
really hard to be around any
reminders of them at all.
I forgot how much I
missed them and what
they stood for, their goodness.
It feels like being
a part of this project
has brought back those memories.
It did.
It's a second Christmas miracle.
What?
Mayor Platt just called me.
The other part of our budget
that was so mercilessly
stolen from us by the
mold, breaking my heart.
Get to the point.
It's been covered.
How?
No clue.
Apparently, there's been a
new infusion of the budget
and all of our bills
have been paid in full.
By the mysterious benefactor?
Who else?
Thanks.
Well, you know what this means.
What?
More Christmas shopping.
Fa, la, la, baby, it's Christmas
It's Christmas
Please, Santa, I believe
There's just one thing I need
Fa, la, la, baby, it's Christmas
Hi.
It all looks so good.
You know what, could I just do
two St. Nick's Specials, please?
It's a little getting back
together gift for my ex.
Wish me luck.
- Oh, good luck.
Thank you.
I can help who's next.
Oh, hi.
Can I get...
Oh.
Thank you.
Hi.
Can I have a St.
Nick's Special, please?
I thought you were gonna
stay for the big reveal tonight.
That is a story that
you created in your head.
I only promised to finish the
interiors, which I have done.
And now, I want to go home.
You are home, Rose.
Chicago is my home, Sal.
But I promise I'll
come back more often.
You better.
Come here.
I love you.
And I love you, too.
Get out of here.
Thank you, Aunt Gigi.
You're welcome, sweetheart.
Not so long between visits.
Yeah?
- I promise.
OK.
I was gonna wait till Christmas
Day to give you this, but...
You didn't have
to buy me anything.
I didn't.
Well, thank you.
I still don't quite understand
why you're leaving now.
My job here is done.
Right.
OK.
Safe travels.
I think there's
something else going on.
Oh, yeah.
This has "Runaway Rosie"
written all over it.
Yeah.
Please tell me
you're not at work.
I'm in my brother's kitchen.
I volunteered for mashed potato
duty, so I need to multitask.
OK.
I'm actually calling
to tell you that Charlie Dale
can do the Sanborn Project.
Oh, that's great news.
Is it?
Then why do you sound bummed.
And why does it sound like
you're in a bus terminal.
Denver Airport, though my flight
doesn't leave until much later.
But isn't the big
house reveal tonight?
It is.
I just... I need to get home.
But you always say that
seeing a project through
is half the reward.
They're not my clients.
Though, I wish that they were.
This has been the most
emotionally satisfying thing
I have been a part of in years.
Too bad you
couldn't do both types of jobs.
Like, have one
pay for the other.
I don't know.
Libby?
I think I owe you a raise.
Deck the halls
full of Christmas wonder
Deck the halls, we're
helping out each other
Deck the halls, get
ready to celebrate
All before Christmas Day
Auntie G, this looks amazing.
You deserve something amazing.
You've done such great work.
Thank you.
Ooh!
[MICHIGANDER (FEAT.
GABRIELLE GRACE, (MOONY, AND ABBY
HOLLIDAY), "SNOW IN MONTANA"]
Can't deck the halls when
I can barely afford the room
Where's Santa Claus
Did I give up hope too soon
It's a not so silent night
It ain't so calm and
it sure ain't bright
But I don't mind the cold
And it breaks my heart when
I'm alone for the winter
and I just want to see you
Can you move your car when
there's snow in Montana
and you're stuck in a blizzard
Does it break your heart like...
An unexpected donation
from someone here within
Solon, who just really
wanted to make things better.
We're going to
open up the doors of the house
for the first time in just a few
moments live, so stick with us.
The renovation was handled
by Demonte Construction,
along with the
more-than-able assist
by Sal Demonte's sister, Rose.
Together with
Brysen Douglas, they
restored this home to
its former glory and just
in time for Christmas.
Good job, buddy.
You too, man.
Got it.
There you go.
This, despite a scary moment
when, only days ago, a
snowstorm damaged the roof.
But in true Christmas
spirit, the community
gathered to make things right.
And now, without further
ado, let's see the new home.
Ready?
Let's go.
Oh, my.
- Welcome.
- Brysen...
How are you?
...you did it.
We got some cookies
in there, too, for you.
Hello, Jake.
This is great.
Now, you're gonna
do a good story.
We did it.
We decided not to
do a carpet on here.
But... but if you
look over here, we...
we did all the
drywall over there.
I mean, of course it means as
much to you as that painting.
Yeah, I think of everything that
Constance has ever done, that is
my favorite because she and I...
were on a hike together.
So you remember that?
That's... that's... that's
the swimming hole, I think.
It's beautiful.
This is the work
of your Aunt Gigi.
Oh, with the help of
Arabella, of course.
Um, thank you for
fixing my porcelain tree.
It means the world to me.
You were supposed to
wait until Christmas.
Well, I couldn't wait.
And I'm glad that I didn't.
Why did you leave?
Because I was
scared of my feelings,
of being back in Solon, of you.
I overheard Bianca talking
about getting back with her ex,
and I understand, but it
was hard for me to hear.
Her ex's name is
Sterling, and I wished
them nothing but the best.
Because the truth is you were
the only one that I think about,
the only one who makes me laugh.
And being with you,
it just feels right.
I feel the same way.
I have for a while now.
I know that you don't want to
work for a bunch of billionaire
housewives, and I respect that.
But I have an idea, I
mean, if you're interested.
Revive Flipping for Others?
Except not just in Solon.
Yeah, my clients love
being involved in charities.
I mean, they may drive me crazy
with their questionable taste
and unreasonable demands,
but put them on a fundraising
committee, and they will
crush it, especially
with a cause like this.
So we would handle
the rebuilds in Solon.
Well, actually, I was
thinking I could probably
take the lead in Chicago.
OK, so we're finally admitting
you two are thing then.
So...
OK, shut up and just say yes.
Say yes.
Of course, it's yes, Rosie.
OK.
And I think Mom and Dad
would be really proud.
Very, very proud.
So your little plan worked?
Oh, Molly Platt, shush.
I asked you to keep it quiet.
Oh, Gigi,
what's with the secrecy?
Because this whole thing
had to be their decision.
Their decision.
You're the
mysterious benefactor?
Maybe.
Aunt Gigi!
What made you want to
do a thing like that?
Sweetheart, I have
been thinking about this
ever since your parents passed.
I know that they would want
their business to continue
with at least one of their
children at the helm,
and I thought, wouldn't it be
the perfect Christmas miracle
if I could just
get it going again?
And help your late friend's
family at the same time.
Two needs, one deed.
And I think Connie would
have wanted to see her family
in a place like this.
I sold my condo to
fund the project.
Oh, baby.
Although the mold
was a surprise.
Right.
For me, too.
But if you didn't
cover that part...
Yeah, who did?
Hey, hold up!
Mr. Second Mysterious
Benefactor.
OK, full disclosure, it
was kind of spontaneous,
but after our conversation
in the kitchen,
it seemed like the
least I could do to try
to make up for everything.
Thank you, Jake Hunter.
You're welcome, Sal Demonte.
Would you like to
maybe stay as my guest?
I... I can give you
a ride home later.
And you did help pay for
a good portion of this.
Is that the only reason?
I thought maybe we can
actually get to know each other.
OK.
Yeah?
Come on.
Well, you're going to be
seeing a lot more of me.
Uh-huh.
Think you can handle that?
Oh, I'm counting on it.
Just do me a favor...
no more "Runaway Rosie."
I promise.
I believe you.
No more trust issues?
No, not with you.
I'm gonna need help
buying a place in Chicago.
I think I know someone.
I do have one
requirement, though.
Jack and Jill bathroom.
This Christmas all
I want to do is spread love,
love, love, love
So here's a little love for you
Here's a little love
This Christmas all I want to do
is share this love, love, love,
love
If you need it, here's
a little love for you
Oh, if you need it, here's
a little love for you