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♪ It's our favorite time of year ♪
♪ The snow falls through the night ♪
Where is your sister?
I need to leave for my shift in an hour.
She'll be here.
We show up for family dinner every week, don't we?
Yes, but you girls might have to finish the tree
without me tonight
so that we have enough time to eat.
No, we finish the tree together.
It's tradition.
We'll finish sometime you don't have an overnight.
You don't mind coming back?
Never.
Besides,
the more Christmas cheer the better,
after the year I've had.
I mean, first Jake and I break up,
and then my company closes right before Christmas.
It's like everything came crashing down on me all at once.
What is that?
Well, the job situation wasn't your fault,
and you and Jake were not right for each other.
I know,
but I just hate that I sent him away broken-hearted,
with an engagement ring in his pocket.
Honey, you did what was right for both of you,
and he'll see that too someday.
Do you think I'm complacent?
I think it's an easy trap to fall into
when you don't yet know your thing.
Well, what if some people never figure out
what they're passionate about?
I mean, it happens.
I studied art history and ended up in insurance.
Well, for the time being, yes.
Are you happy, Mom?
I love what I do, and you girls make me so happy.
Knowing that I have raised
two smart and sensitive young ladies,
that fills me up.
That's just it.
I don't know what fills me up.
I only know that what I've been doing doesn't.
Well, then you need to look at this time in your life
as an opportunity.
It's the shake-ups that show us what we're made of.
Right?
We all learned that when dad died.
Mm, we've done okay all these years, haven't we?
Just the three of us?
Oh, baby, we have done better than okay.
Oh...
Look at this tree!
I learned from the best.
Your father did love Christmas.
And so do I.
So, for now, I'm going to enjoy some Christmas with my family,
eat more baked goods than should be legal,
and figure out what I want to be
when I grow up.
Now, that sounds like a plan.
Well?
I got it.
Oh!
Ashford Estate!
I'm the listing agent.
This is my biggest property yet
and my third time with the Marley family.
I never doubted it for a second.
The Marleys trust you.
Something is very wrong with them.
Well, you girls can help me bring in dinner,
but I'm going to open a bottle of champagne
so that you can celebrate while I'm at work.
Please tell me that you made a chocolate yule log.
It's tree-trimming night.
Oh, honey, I'm sorry.
I did not make a chocolate yule log.
I made two,
so that you would each have one to take home.
Lizzie?
Looks like we had the same idea.
Well, it's the first time I haven't had to go into work
for a while,
so I needed to keep myself busy.
I know. Me too,
but at least the board was able to approve
a little Christmas bonus on our severance checks.
I just wish they didn't have to close the doors
this close to Christmas.
You are going to land on your feet, Carla.
We all are.
Thank you.
You've been a great boss.
You deserve to be happy.
Mm...
Oh...
...this is for you.
I saw it, and I thought of you.
I was going to drop it off later.
Thank you.
Merry Christmas.
You take care.
For over a hundred years,
your family has occupied this home.
We should write that in our promotional materials.
Uh, will the furniture be included as well?
Yeah, everything in it is for sale,
except for what my grandmother wants to take with her,
but you'll have to ask her that.
She's not speaking to me right now.
She's 80, Robert,
and she's here all alone, even with this big staff,
now that you and your family are in D.C. full-time.
You're doing the right thing by selling.
Oh, wow, such history here.
If only these walls could talk, right?
The sooner we unload this place,
the better.
Boring.
Same old. Ugh...
What do you want to be, Lizzie?
Lizzie?
Meg?
Do I have a proposition for you?
What kind of proposition?
One that comes with a paycheck.
Does this involve me working for you?
Because we tried that once,
and you threw a pizza at me.
I was 17,
and it's time you stopped throwing that in my face.
However, this job does involve me,
but only in a peripheral manner.
It's really good.
What is it, and does it come with dental?
Okay, so you know how I'm selling Ashford Estate
for Robert Marley?
Well, they need a new house manager
to oversee the property
and prep it for sale.
They've gone through, like, three in the past month.
That's a ringing endorsement.
What does a house manager even do?
You manage the house.
Okay, the very wealthy have staff,
and then they have staff who manage their staff.
Then who manages the manager of the staff?
Heh. Cute.
Come on, you basically did exactly that for seven years
at your insurance company.
I don't know. I...
I mean, thank you,
but I'm just kind of looking for something different.
You know?
I want to find that thing that's meant for me,
like real estate is for you.
Yes, but remember,
I started off in the payroll department,
and then I happened to land on a realtor's desk
who needed an assistant,
and then she mentored me.
I mean, that's how it happens, Lizzie...
By chance.
And you think this could be my "by chance"?
Who knows?
But you love art,
and Ashford Estate is a historical landmark.
Worst-case scenario,
you're surrounded by that all day.
It's really nice?
This place is exceptional,
historic...
And it's only temporary
because the place is selling soon,
and you might get an invitation
to the Marley family Christmas party at Ashford.
It is...
Legendary.
Only the creme de la creme can get an invitation.
It's a huge stepping stone, Lizzie.
Come on, give chance a chance.
I mean, yeah, sure, I'll... I'll meet him.
It's just a house...
That could fit four other houses inside of it.
Okay.
Hi!
Hi, I'm Lizzie.
Miss Richfield.
We've been expecting you.
Oh. Okay.
Thanks.
This house is huge!
What it must cost to heat this place, huh?
I mean, it's got to be 5,000, 6,000 square feet.
20,000, ma'am.
20,000 square feet?
Sorry.
I'm not used to a house
that comes equipped with its own echo.
Oh, thank you.
I imagine you need a lot of staff
in a place this size, huh?
Uh, this way, please, Miss Richfield.
Oh... Oh... Okay.
My last job, I managed 22 employees.
Let me tell you, the fires I had to put out there.
I mean, not actual fires.
I'm not trying to imply that I'm a hero...
Or that bad things happen on my watch,
but you know, I can tell Mr. Marley all this.
How long have you worked here?
Longer than I can count, Miss Richfield...
Or is it Miss Elizabeth?
You can just call me "Lizzie."
Yes, Miss Richfield.
You know, I didn't get your name.
I am Gerard.
It's very nice to meet you, Gerard.
Uh, Miss Pippa will meet you in here.
It's like living in a museum.
I guess if you can afford a real Van Gogh,
the heating bill is the least of your concerns,
right?
I do not concern myself with the bills.
That would be the job of the house manager.
Mrs. Marley...
Your house is so beautiful.
Yes, it is.
The art is exquisite.
I actually majored in art history,
and you've amassed quite a collection.
I'm so glad you approve.
So, if there's anything you'd like to know about me...
That will be all.
Come. This way.
Oh... Yes, okay.
Isn't that what I just said?
Oh, just do what I pay you to do!
Hello?
Hi.
I'm Lizzie...
Richfield.
Megan's sister.
Yeah. Um...
Uh, yeah.
This is my resume.
No?
You know, Megan said you had one already,
but I just brought one just in case.
Huh.
Always be prepared, that's my motto.
Um, not really.
I don't have a motto.
The Boy Scouts say it, and it's, uh...
It's good advice.
Huh.
You'll be living here at Ashford full-time,
on call 24-7.
The entire staff will report to you.
You're going to be the liaison
between me and the sale here at Ashford.
You'll need to pack up and send all the antiques
to the auction house.
You'll also be coordinating and planning
the annual Marley family Christmas Eve gala.
This is going to be the last one ever,
so it's got to be one for the books.
My brother Kip will be home for it,
as will my sister Sloane and her family,
I think,
so you'll need to plan
and coordinate their arrivals as well.
-So... -And lastly,
you're to see that all my grandmother's needs are met.
She still lives here at Ashford, though not for much longer.
Is that clear,
or do you need me to write that down?
I'm sorry, I'm a little confused.
I thought this was a job interview.
No, an endorsement from someone I trust
is worth more than gold,
and your sister has never steered me wrong
in a transaction.
So I'm... A transaction?
No, I... I didn't...
I don't mean that I don't see you
as a woman...
Uh, I, a...
Person.
I do.
I mean, obviously, you're a woman,
and you're also a person.
You're both.
And I was just kidding.
Oh! Yeah.
No, no, no, right.
Right. Ha. Yeah, I knew you were kidding.
Oh, good.
Yeah.
So you start right away.
I'll make sure that Gerard has your room ready, okay?
Uh... Huh.
So, first day.
Are you nervous?
Insanely, yes.
What else can you tell me about Robert Marley?
There's just so little information about him
online.
You're cyber- stalking him?
It's called due diligence, Meg.
What?
I just want to know what I'm walking into
this morning.
Like you don't Google your clients.
Uh, when I get a listing like Ashford,
I tend not to ask any questions...
But...
What did you find out?
Not much.
He brokers mergers and acquisitions.
His parents were killed in a car accident
when he was 13.
So sad.
His grandmother raised him and his two younger siblings
at Ashford.
Yeah, I know about his parents,
and it's awful.
I haven't met his siblings yet,
but I'm really looking forward to,
especially Kip Marley.
They say
he's the most eligible bachelor in D.C.,
and you're sort of going to be living with him.
It's a job, Megan.
I know, I know.
And like you said, it's temporary.
Yes,
and it could be very temporary.
I already have a potential buyer
who's interested in looking at the house.
It's not a house, it's a county.
I'm not kidding.
I'm going to need a GPS to find my way around there.
Oh, the place is so incredible,
but it's so... Cold.
Don't you think?
I need to get some Christmas in there right away.
Well, they picked the perfect girl for the job.
Call me later.
With a full report.
Yes.
Miss Richfield, allow me.
Gerard, if we're going to be friends,
you have to call me Lizzie.
Yes, Miss Lizzie.
Guess that's a start.
Uh, come.
I'll show you to your room.
This is Robert's room,
but we'll put you here since it's close to Miss Pippa,
in case she needs anything.
Well, it's lovely,
but I don't want to put him out.
Oh, he doesn't come home for Christmas, ma'am.
But the gala!
It's the last one ever. He's going to miss it?
Why break his streak now?
I'll meet you in the kitchen
once you get settled
to go over the to-do list,
and if you're hungry,
Anna can prepare something for you.
Thank you.
Uh, Gerard?
The last house manager...
What happened to him? Or her?
Oh, um, Miss Pippa drove him away.
Oh, Miss Lizzie?
Welcome to Ashford.
I'll meet you in the kitchen
momentarily.
Here is the supply order.
We've been without a house manager
for a while,
so we need it on a rush.
The piano needs to be tuned.
It's an 1870s Steinway Grand,
so find someone well-versed in that.
Miss Pippa wasn't fond of the last gentleman.
There's a crack
in one of the front hall windows.
Have a stained-glass company come to repair it.
That exists? Okay.
Stained...
Glass...
Company.
That should be all for now.
Ah, this is Anna.
She'll take care of all your dietary needs.
Welcome, Miss Richfield.
I'm not used to such formality.
Please, call me Lizzie.
Well, a certain level of formality is expected.
So, can I get you anything?
A sandwich?
Omelette? Perhaps a waffle?
That's quite a menu, but I ate at home.
I think I'll just get some coffee
and head to the office.
Oh! Thank you.
Is, um, Miss Pippa up yet?
I'm looking forward to seeing her again.
You may wish to manage your expectation
where Miss Pippa is concerned.
She is somewhat old-school.
She doesn't engage much with the staff.
We tend to meet her needs,
and she leaves us alone.
Got it.
Thanks for the tip.
Certainly, and if you need anything,
I'm always right here.
Thank you.
Mrs. Marley!
It's so nice to see you.
I...
Hi! Uh...
I thought you weren't coming home for Christmas.
I'm not home.
I'm working.
As the executor of the estate,
I need access to my grandfather's files,
which are here at Ashford,
on paper... Nothing digital.
Um, I need you to scan this stack
and send it to me as soon as you can, please.
Of course.
Um...
I hope you don't mind sharing.
Huh?
The office, I mean.
It'll only be for a little while.
I'm in and out,
and I'll be spending most of my time in the city.
Yeah, well, whatever works for you.
Okay.
Actually, I'm really glad you're here.
I already have some great ideas for the Christmas Eve gala.
I can't wait to get started.
It's my favorite time of the year,
but actually, you know,
the lack of Christmas in this house
is frankly...
Unacceptable.
It's December already.
The gala's Pippa's domain,
so you'll need to run that by her first.
Oh.
Um, you know, speaking of that,
any tips on how to approach her?
She's not exactly... Welcoming.
I'm the last person you should be asking
for tips on how to manage Pippa.
Why?
She doesn't want to sell Ashford,
so I'm not exactly
her favorite person in the world right now.
Then why are you?
I mean, the house is so beautiful.
The history, the architecture, the antiques...
Could we just focus on this for right now?
Please scan that
and email it to me when you can.
I don't know
which pieces will be up for auction yet,
but I can get you a list by the end of the week.
This is a weird question.
I know you're an auction house, but do you happen to know
where I could find a stained-glass repair company
around here?
Um, uh... You know what?
Can I call you right back?
Gerard?
What was that noise?
That was Mr. Kip.
Gerard!
Please introduce me
to this strange and intriguing woman
at our doorway.
I'm Lizzie, the new house manager.
It's nice to meet you.
Well, it's nice to meet you too.
Have you alerted the press?
Please do,
because I think my brother has finally made
a right decision in his life,
and I cannot believe it.
I just mean that our last house manager
was far less interesting than you.
I mean, he was terrified of Pippa.
Can you believe that?
My sweet little grandmother, Pippa.
This house definitely requires someone
who can hold their own.
I will certainly try my best.
I don't doubt that,
and I have very good instincts about people.
That's something we have in common.
Ah...
And what do your instincts tell you about me?
I hope I made a good showing.
Gerard, tell me I made a good showing.
Excellent showing, sir.
Thank you, Gerard.
You definitely know how to make an entrance.
Yep...
She definitely holds her own.
All right, I'm going to go see my grandmother,
and we can get more acquainted later.
Gerard, great to see you.
Pippa Lou!
Where are you-hoo?
Is that my Kip?
It's so good to have you home for Christmas.
Where in the world are you returning from
this time?
You would not believe the sights I've seen.
Robert! Hi.
I didn't know you'd be in town.
Um, are you coming to Ashford? Do you need anything?
No, I'm not, actually.
I have a meeting with the estate's attorney
just down the street,
and then I have to go straight back to D.C.
Uh...
Oh, wow.
Oh, I promise everything is getting done.
That stack is scanned. Uh, bills are paid.
Piano's getting tuned tomorrow.
These are Christmas decorations
for Ashford.
Can't wait to get started.
What's your fascination with Christmas?
It was my dad's favorite.
To sit by the fire with my family,
the lights flickering on the tree,
I mean, it's...
It's magical.
We've never had that.
Then you should definitely come home.
It's the last Christmas at Ashford,
and I promise I'm doing everything I can
to make it beyond special.
I don't think anyone wants me there.
Don't do anything
without running the gala theme by Pippa first.
Who is it?
Uh, it's... It's Lizzie.
Who's Lizzie?
The new house manager.
What do you want?
This is for your room,
a little Christmas spirit.
Robert suggested that I talk to you
about my plans for the gala.
Oh.
My grandson is asking my opinion about something.
How novel.
Yes, he...
He said that you are in charge of the gala.
The only topic on which Robert and I can agree.
I was looking
through some of the old gala pictures...
Why aren't you married?
You're in your 30s, no?
Well, I...
I actually almost got engaged a few months ago,
and he was a good man,
but I just wasn't in love with him,
and, you know, I couldn't take that leap
knowing that true love might be out there somewhere,
but I'm probably just being a silly, hopeless romantic.
You know what I mean?
No.
May I?
Mm.
Okay, so I have a few options.
Winter wonderland.
Boring.
Martinis and mistletoe?
Gauche.
Um, Polar Express?
-No. -Jingle mingle?
-No. - Apres ski?
No!
You're... You're right to be underwhelmed.
I mean,
none of these really do justice to Ashford,
do they?
It's the last gala,
so it needs to be pure class.
Yes, it does.
What about...
Silver bells?
Yeah.
Uh, so the whole house would be in silver and blue
with bits of gold and woodsy garland.
Elegant, but warm.
I think this house could use a little more warmth.
Do you, now?
Very well, then.
"Silver Bells" is the theme.
Spend what you must.
I trust you will not disappoint me.
I will do my very best.
Do better than that.
Okay.
Thank you.
I've drawn up some plans.
I was up all night.
Oh, but it's so fun
imagining people's reactions, you know,
when they walk into the main hall.
I can't wait for it to be done,
and for Miss Pippa to see it.
You're quite good at this, Miss Lizzie.
Thank you.
Maybe in another life, party planning was my path.
Well, why not this life?
Thank you.
Oh, there you are.
Looking everywhere for you.
On the jogging trails?
Ha!
Actually, I found this incredible new restaurant
that I think is perfect to cater the gala.
Oh, great.
Send me the information, and I'll look into it.
Well, I can do you one better.
I secured us a private tasting of their catering menu tonight.
I had to pull a few favors,
but anything to make the last gala at Ashford
the best it can be.
We'll talk about Ashford the entire time.
I will bore you to death...
And then we'll, uh, expense it back to the estate.
It's a business meal.
Okay. I appreciate you doing this.
I knew I'd get you to cave.
This is not me caving.
This is me working, for you, actually,
since you're my boss.
Uh-uh-uh, that would be Robert who is your boss.
He cracks the whip.
Sloane, Pippa, and I, we just enjoy our lives.
It's actually the perfect dynamic
for all of us.
If it's okay to ask,
what's the story between Robert and Pippa?
It seems... Tense.
Well, I mean,
she's lived here all of her life.
Robert's just selling the place from under her.
What's to know?
Where will she go?
Again, you'll have to ask the boss that question.
He hasn't informed the rest of us.
Hmm.
So, tonight, you and I,
Strozzi,
downtown.
Yep.
Oh, and hey, by the way?
Silver bells?
Really great idea.
Thank you.
Robert.
I need you to pull a file for me.
It should be
in the second drawer of the cabinet,
labeled "Virginia Historical Society."
I was just taking a little break from decorating,
exploring the grounds.
Let me head to the house, and I'll call you back.
But where are you now?
I'm at the pond.
I think it's the most beautiful thing
I have ever seen.
I know.
It's incredible.
This was your playground as a child!
I don't know if it's the air here
or the view,
but... Being at Ashford makes you feel
like you're on the verge of something...
Like anything is possible.
That pond was always my favorite part of Ashford.
Actually, it was the only thing I liked about it.
If you don't mind my asking,
why don't you want to be here, Robert?
It's Christmas.
You ask a lot of questions,
and, uh, my answer
is that it's just complicated.
I know there's stuff from the past,
but Christmas is the time when we get to let everything go
and just be.
Well, you have to see it here today...
With all the silver accents going up...
Yeah, that sounds great.
Pull that file for me when you get up to the office
and call me back.
It's really starting to come together,
don't you think?
You ready?
Wow. I... I...
I would compliment you,
but words escape me,
and that never happens.
Thank you,
but there's really no need to,
seeing as how this is a business meeting.
Right, of course.
Well, after you.
Robert!
Kip.
You decided to come home for Christmas.
Yeah. Um...
There's a lot of work to be done here anyway,
so...
I'm glad.
Yeah, it's great news.
We're all beyond thrilled,
but we have, uh, reservations to get to,
so we'll have to catch up later.
Okay, big brother?
-Bye. -Bye.
Here, I'll get the door.
So...
What's after the holidays?
Athens.
Oh.
Ah, they have some
of the most incredible architectural feats
in the world,
and growing up at Ashford, I knew I had to see it.
I had to see the museums.
I had to see the ruins. I had to see everything.
Experiencing other cultures
through their artistic expression.
That's exactly how I feel about it.
That's why I majored in art history.
Well, you think it's fascinating in books?
It doesn't even compare to seeing it in person.
Oh, I bet.
I'll have to take your word for it, though.
I haven't traveled much.
There's so much to see in the world, Lizzie.
I even carry my passport in my back pocket sometimes.
In case you need to leave the country
at a moment's notice?
Sure.
Hey, you never know when you have to bolt
in the middle of the night...
Or, hey,
maybe you get invited to Athens or something.
Oh! Oh, what? What's wrong?
Oh, I'm so sorry.
No, I... They... They...
They put me in this room
because it was close to Pippa,
and weren't coming home for Christmas.
No, no, no, no.
It makes... Um, I...
I should have talked to Gerard about the room arrangements.
I'm the one who should be sorry.
I will go somewhere else.
No, no, no, no, no, no.
It makes sense
that you'd be in here.
Um, I'll just go
to one of the guest rooms.
I'll, um... I'll leave you to it.
No, no, no, that's okay.
I wasn't here long enough to unpack...
Much.
So, uh...
How was your dinner with my brother?
It was a tasting for the Christmas Eve gala.
But it became a date.
No, absolutely not. That would be inappropriate.
No, no, I'm... I'm here to work.
We kept it all about the food.
Trust me, to Kip, it was a date.
That guy goes zero to 60 faster than a Tesla,
which he has one of those,
Corvette,
Maserati, Ferrari...
All paid for by the estate.
Must have cost him tonight, though,
climbing to the top spot at Strozzi.
Look, the food was great, but if it was a date...
And I don't think it was...
Ah...
I would prefer something more creative,
like spending $20, max.
Well, that would require imagination.
Yes, it would.
It's... It's a challenge my mother gave my father
on their first date.
And what did he do for $20?
Well, my mother loves grilled cheese,
so he bought some ingredients,
and they had a grilled cheese cook-off.
He said, "If you're going to make it a challenge,
I'm going to make it a challenge."
She said that that was the night
she knew he was the one for her.
Hmm. So who won?
They both did.
Hmm.
Well...
It's an interesting challenge.
I'm going to have to think about it.
Uh...
Good night, Lizzie.
Good night.
Um, it looks... Festive.
Uh, the whole house does.
It's, uh...
Mm...
Beautiful?
Mm... Hmm....
Comforting?
Mm.
Warm?
Uh, unusual.
You know what your problem is?
You haven't done Christmas right.
Christmas wasn't a very happy time for us
after my parents, uh...
You know, here at Ashford,
it's, uh, it's all about appearances.
Throw an extravagant party,
spend a few hours with guests and colleagues,
get in the newspaper,
and then go your separate ways.
Hmm.
Well, it's never too late to start new traditions.
Yes, my family takes decorating
very seriously...
And food as well, so...
This is the best of both worlds.
I give you the popcorn garland.
It's for the garland.
Oh, okay.
Popcorn garland.
Yeah.
Through here?
Slowly. Nice.
You're a natural.
You know,
usually we have the staff do all the sewing, but...
Well, why should they have all the fun?
Fun?
I like fun. What are we doing?
Oh, this is popcorn garland.
Ooh!
Yeah, join us.
Sure.
The crown molding throughout is original,
and the chandelier is quite exquisite.
Everything in this house is.
Now, let's head upstairs.
I'll just take a little of this.
Hey, stop, stop, stop.
I've been working on this.
So uptight.
Well, you're ruining my popcorn garland.
Yeah.
Hey, I had a fun time last night.
Kip...
Don't be inappropriate, all right?
Lizzie is just trying to do her job.
Oh...
Robert, you may be the executor of the estate,
but you're not the executor of me.
You see, Robert here, he calls the shots,
and we just go along for the ride.
Oh...
Yeah, you don't have any problem with that
when you're cashing the checks, do you, Kip?
I've told him he can come work with me
whenever he wants.
Oh, that's nice.
Work for you, not with you.
Until you learn the ropes,
yes, Kip. There's a learning curve.
And again, I'm not interested.
You've done enough calling the shots all my life,
and now you're selling the house?
And Pippa?
I haven't seen Pippa like this in I don't...
-Uncle Robert! -Hey!
Uncle Kip!
There they are, my boys!
Oh!
-Who's hungry? Me!
There's popcorn here, but look out, there's a shark.
Two trains, three delays, and one case of motion sickness,
but we are finally here.
Hallelujah.
Where is the wine?
And who might you be?
Uh, this is Lizzie, our new house manager.
And you're still here after three weeks!
Wow, that's refreshing.
I'm Sloane, the little sister.
Where's Grandmother?
Uh, hello.
Hi.
Uh, she's upstairs.
She hasn't really come out of her room lately.
Hmm, I wonder why.
Mm-hmm.
Well, do you want to go see her?
-Yes. -Okay.
Uh, boys?
You want to go see Pippa?
Yeah!
All right, grab some popcorn, and let's go.
Hey, careful, okay?
Don't get that everywhere. You got...
Come on! Oh, you got handfuls.
Careful, careful.
Home together at Christmas.
It's going to be a fun reunion.
At Christmas,
my father would line a row of poinsettias
down each side of our driveway.
I want to do the same thing
for the gala,
but with a silver bow around each one.
I was thinking
these would be nice for the centerpieces.
You have a gift for this.
You think so?
Well, planning it has been so much fun.
I feel invigorated.
I just hope Miss Pippa approves.
Well, let me put it this way.
If she didn't,
you'd already be gone.
That's very true.
Where will she go, Gerard,
after the house is sold?
Do you know?
I can't say I'm privy to that information.
I don't understand.
I mean, she loves this house so much.
Do they need the money?
Trust me,
it's not about the money.
Pippa will be well taken care of.
I'll start lining up the poinsettias outside.
I don't mean to be nosy.
Well, you're quite good at it.
Only because Pippa very clearly wants to stay here.
She can't.
Why not?
Lizzie,
you don't have to get involved with this, all right?
It's already been decided.
I know. It...
It just makes me so sad for her.
You know, she barely comes out of her room.
I'm only saying this
because I want her to be happy.
And I want her to be safe.
She has a heart arrhythmia.
The stairs are too much of a strain.
I've tried every possible solution
for her to stay,
but it's not up to me.
I tried to get her to move downstairs.
She refused.
I even looked into installing an elevator,
but she won't do it.
She says
that it "ruins the integrity of the architecture."
You're doing this for her.
Yes.
And I promise you,
I will find a nice, practical home for her.
Then why is everyone so upset with you about this?
Because I have to make the tough decisions,
and you always shoot the messenger.
They don't understand,
so... They make me the bad guy.
It's fine.
I'm used to it.
Why don't you keep the house?
I don't want it.
Hmm, it's your sister.
Megan?
Uh-huh.
An offer?
Okay.
Let me call you back when I get to the office.
Lizzie!
The whole place looks great.
Well, it's just like with the art.
It's about placement...
How to accent the beauty of an already perfect home.
Well, you definitely made this place
look more beautiful than it was before.
Thank you,
but there's still something missing.
What could be missing?
It looks good. It feels good.
It's like a gift to the senses.
That's it.
Smell!
Everything is beautiful,
but this house needs to smell like...
Like cinnamon, cookies, and... Pine.
Thank you, Kip.
Yeah!
Uh, so what do we do? Do we go to a tree lot?
Do we order one off Amazon? What?
We go to the woods.
Oh.
Well, we have woods on the property.
Of course you do.
Well, I have to go meet
some old high school friends,
but first thing tomorrow, we are chopping down a tree.
The fact that I have no idea how?
Totally irrelevant.
I know how.
Of course you do.
You never cease to amaze me, Lizzie Richfield.
Family dinner will now be served
in the formal dining room.
Well, since you're all home,
I thought you might like to do a family dinner...
To visit...
Catch up?
It's what my extended family does
when we haven't seen each other in a while.
So I had Anna prepare something special,
a holiday meal with a yule log for dessert.
Don't you just love a good yule log?
Um... Okay.
Yeah, sure.
Why not?
All right. Please, follow me.
Okay.
Thank you, Anna.
The young gentlemen
thoroughly enjoyed their hot chocolate,
and they are both sound asleep.
Thank you, Gerard.
This is a yule log.
It's my mother's recipe. Anna made it.
It is the quintessential holiday dessert.
Prepare for your world to be rocked.
Enjoy.
Wait, you're not joining us?
Oh, it's a... It's a family dinner.
I'll eat with the staff.
Oh, no, no. No, no, we insist.
Anna, would you please set a place?
Certainly.
Thank you, Anna.
We're not really your typical family anyway.
I'm sure Lizzie's already gathered that.
Join us, please.
I suppose.
Thank you.
Thanks.
All right.
I love this.
My mother and sister and I do it every week.
Thank you.
Enjoy.
After my father passed away,
my mother worked a lot of nights,
but our weekly family dinner was the one constant.
Mm.
It's nice to catch up and share stories,
remember the good times,
especially around the holidays.
I have a holiday memory.
Do you remember when Grandfather used to dress up
like Santa Claus,
and he would sneak past that window right there
when he knew that we were at the table?
Yeah,
and Kip would start crying.
I would not start crying.
Oh, no, Kip, come on.
No, admit it. It's all right.
You were afraid of Santa Claus.
Maybe it was one time,
and I was, what, three years old?
Oh, you were a lot older than that.
No!
Definitely older. You were, like, what, six?
Seven, maybe?
17?
I was not 17! I was a child.
Oh, emotionally, you were a child, yes.
Enough, please.
Well, at least we were all behaving
when we thought Santa was watching.
Well, that was your father's plan,
why he enlisted your grandfather to do it.
You know, I think I still have that ratty old costume
somewhere...
Unless that closet has already been cleaned out.
Nothing has yet.
You'll be able to keep whatever you'd like,
Grandmother.
You know what would be fun?
If we'd get that old Santa suit out.
Robert could put it on for the boys.
I don't want to scare Kip.
Ah, just drop it already, please.
Oh, you must... For your nephews.
It'll soften the blow of their father not being here.
Why isn't Jackson here?
He's been unemployed for so long
that I had to dip into my trust fund.
But that's what it's there for,
the rough patches.
But he wants to provide for his family.
I told him my money is his money,
but he hates to spend it.
That's why he's not here,
because this house,
it reminds him of everything that he can't give us.
What... What can we do?
I wish I knew.
That's what we're all here for.
We'll figure this out.
Don't look now, but...
You're kind of acting like a typical family.
Did you find him?
Mr. Kip is still in bed.
He said he was out late
and he, quote, "Needs more sleep,
a lot more sleep.
Come back later."
Unquote.
It's okay,
but I should probably get going.
We've got deliveries coming this afternoon.
You can't chop down a tree by yourself, Lizzie.
I will assist.
No, Gerard.
I'll go.
If you're sure, sir.
Thank you,
but you might want to change first.
Why, what's... What's wrong with this?
You really are a bunch of indoor people, aren't you?
You know there are services that cut down trees for you.
I mean, we've used them many times.
I know,
but this is the fun part of Christmas...
Mm.
And you could use a little more fun, Mr. Marley.
Oh, is that so?
Mm.
Might I suggest clothes where mud is welcome, sir?
Right.
I'll be back in five.
Okay.
Gerard, do you know what you just did?
You called me Lizzie!
No "Miss," no "Richfield,"
not even the full formal "Elizabeth."
Did I?
We're making great progress.
Well, I'll go see to Mr. Robert.
What do you say we stop right here?
We can grab this tree and call it a day, huh?
Not big enough.
We're trying to make a statement with it.
What are we trying to say?
Welcome.
Is the tree Dracula?
Yeah, I don't know what that accent was all about,
but the thing is,
it is the first thing people see
when they walk in the door, so we...
You know, let's... Let's greet them properly.
But let's also sit
and see what Anna has packed us for lunch.
Okay, you eat. I'm going to look for a tree.
You have a vision, huh?
Yeah. I do.
You know, the last year has been pretty rough for me.
I kept my head down, and I got through it,
but then I came to Ashford,
and I... Looked up.
That is a very different effect than Ashford has on most people.
Most people? Or you?
Before my parents died, it was a happy place.
Afterwards, not so much.
Well, a home is all about who fills it.
It must have felt so empty without them.
Is that why there's so much friction
between you and Pippa?
I was 13
when my parents passed away.
Kip and Sloane were eight and six,
and...
Pippa was overwhelmed.
She had her hands full.
Because of that,
I probably wasn't the easiest kid
to deal with.
They got very close,
and I became comfortable being a stranger in my own home.
Perhaps because of that, I, uh...
Became a bit rough around the edges.
Well, I find that hard to believe.
I mean, you know they all call you Mr. Warm and Fuzzy
behind your back?
No, they don't.
So, wait, I had a thought.
About?
That $20 date.
Come on, you said it's a challenge,
and I never back down from a challenge.
Okay, let's hear it.
Okay.
So, um...
To start off with, we... My date and I...
We would go to the pond behind Ashford at dusk,
and from there,
we'd watch the sun disappear
behind the mountains.
That would cost nothing.
Then we'd listen to my mom's favorite song
on the record player in the library.
A record?
Yeah, you know, an LP.
No, I know what it is. I just...
Forget it. Keep going.
Okay.
Then I'd plug the Christmas lights in,
so that would be the only light
illuminating us.
I'd twirl her around a little bit.
So if we're talking five senses,
that covers sight and sound.
For taste, I'd make her dinner
using only $20 worth of ingredients.
Given that it's the holidays,
perhaps a yule log.
That's my favorite entree.
Oh.
Then we'd walk to the solarium,
and I'd pick her a white rose.
Smell.
Then we'd walk back,
and I'd take her hand.
Touch.
What was your mother's favorite song?
Silver Bells.
It always signified that Christmas had arrived.
I had no idea when I chose that theme.
I know,
but it's okay.
It's a good thing.
Well, you...
You certainly know how to rise to a challenge.
Mm, it's a good challenge.
But I... I couldn't help but notice
that it all takes place at Ashford,
which you seem so eager to escape.
Hmm.
I know it was a sad place for a long time,
but it's okay to like it again.
You can...
Look up too.
Oh, there you are.
I should have known you'd take her to the bench.
I had a rough night, but I rallied.
I hope I didn't let you down.
No, no, no.
We actually have not found the tree yet.
What do you mean? You walked right past it.
Look at this thing.
It's perfect.
I mean, we wanted to make a statement, right?
Yeah... You're right.
That's the one.
That's gorgeous.
Yeah!
It's a good thing you came along when you did.
Yeah, it was a good thing.
Ah, here, big bro, I will, uh...
Oh yeah...
Show you how it's done.
Can't wait.
Sorry, I didn't know anyone was in here.
Oh no, I'm just wrapping some gifts for the staff.
Do you want some help?
I'd love some.
Sloane, are you okay?
Yeah.
Jackson didn't get this job that looked promising...
And he really doesn't want to come here for Christmas,
and he's stressing about presents for the boys.
And what is it that you want?
I don't even care about presents.
I just want my family together
in a place where we used to celebrate Christmas
with my parents.
This is going to be our last one ever at Ashford.
The Christmas spirit costs nothing.
You know what?
Homemade gifts are even more special.
What matters is being together.
Hey...
How about we put a moratorium on store-bought gifts
this year?
Everything must be homemade.
That could work.
Fight for your husband, Sloane.
I know you can come up with a compromise.
You know, and I can watch the boys
until you get back.
I worked my way through college as a nanny.
And I'll help too.
You will?
Yes.
Why are you guys so shocked?
I can take care of kids.
Go back to D.C.,
and bring your husband home for Christmas.
Okay.
I'm going to go look at train schedules.
You know, don't worry. I... I...
You know, I know a little bit more about kids
than I do about chopping down trees.
Oh yeah?
Just a little bit more?
Just a little bit more.
Little more... Yeah, we're in big trouble.
You guys have been so good since your mom left.
I emailed Santa, and guess what?
He's watching.
You think so?
I know so.
You guys ready?
Yes!
-Ready for what? -I don't know.
Um...
Ready for this!
I'm going to get you!
Ha ha!
Hey!
Oh no!
You know, I can email Santa back, you know,
tell him you've changed into a bunch of mean meanies.
She wouldn't dare. She's bluffing!
Get her!
Yeah!
No, no! Hey, what's going on here?
Oh, my god!
Look what you've created!
My monsters turned against me!
You're not supposed to hit me!
Oh no!
I'm sorry.
Oh, I got him. Yes!
He's a sharp-shooter.
Hey, hey, hey! Don't gang up on me.
Ah!
I'm going to write "Daddy" on the roof in candy.
I think this is going to be the best present
he's ever gotten.
And mine will be the best too.
Well, you can never have too many gingerbread houses,
trust me.
I think I'm going to go two stories.
Oh yeah?
Is that a challenge?
Because I can go condo.
Mm.
Multi-unit gingerbread house with a low H.O.A.
So, guys, when Lizzie gets back,
we're going to make some necklaces for your mom
using some beads we found
in your great-grandma's sewing kit.
Cool.
Whoa, wow.
Aren't you and Lizzie just the cleavers?
A snowman and craft kits and now necklaces?
I'm helping out our sister, Kip.
That's all.
Oh, that's good.
Then you won't mind if I ask Lizzie
to go to Athens with me after the holidays.
Does she want to go to Athens?
Bro, who doesn't want to go to Athens?
Look, you and Lizzie aren't...
What?
Things are looking up for her...
After a very tough time.
She needs to be surrounded by people...
By... Who?
By you?
By people who care about her.
People who understand her.
Well, I think Lizzie needs to be inspired,
and I'm willing to give her that inspiration.
You just want to win, Kip.
That's all you've ever wanted is the win.
Will you just give me a little bit of credit here?
Okay, maybe at one point, that was true,
but I'm not a monster.
I actually...
I actually think this might be... Real.
I just don't see it...
The two of you together.
Well, it's a good thing that you don't have to.
Yes?
Um, I'm sorry if this is a bad time.
I can...
Come in.
I, uh, I came to find that Santa suit
to surprise the boys.
Christmas is very important to you.
It was my father's favorite,
and now,
during the holidays,
I... I can feel him
more than at other times of the year.
That's probably why I go so overboard.
Loving it as much as he did
is how I keep him with me.
My late husband, Bernard,
the gala was his favorite night.
That's why it is so important to me
that this last one is perfect.
I will do everything I can to make sure that it is.
What will you be wearing?
Oh, I brought a nice dress.
Unacceptable. You need a gown.
The local boutique
is sending me some options this afternoon.
I'll have them pull dresses for you as well.
We'll find you an appropriate one.
I appreciate that.
Gerard!
Hmm.
That one would do.
It's... Beautiful.
But I like the first one better,
and I will lend you a diamond necklace.
Thank you.
What do you think of my grandson?
Which one? You have two.
Ha, I'm aware of that.
I'm speaking of the one
who has piqued your interest.
Oh, that was not a date.
It was a dinner for the gala.
It was actually a tasting that Kip had, like...
Oh, so it is Kip who has piqued your interest?
Yes.
Uh, no. I mean no. I... I mean...
I mean, they both have.
You know, they... Everyone has.
I have grown very fond of your whole family.
And they of you.
Hmm.
Let me tell you something about my grandsons.
I love them both dearly,
but the differences are quite monumental.
That's evident.
One is driven by conquest and satisfaction,
while the other is driven by duty and responsibility,
and they are both wrong... And right...
But I think that's why they're always at odds.
They would each do well to be more like the other...
Kip to stay in one place, and Robert to let go,
but I do think
you've had quite an effect on both of them.
Well, I did get them to cut down a tree in the woods.
A shock to us all.
But seeing what being around you
has done to Robert
is quite substantial.
What does it do to him?
He's awake.
There comes a time
when our foundation is shaken
in transformative ways.
For me, it's leaving Ashford.
For him...
I believe it's finding it again.
You know, Robert told me
it was your doctor's decision...
Why you have to move.
Well, that's quite true.
You know,
something I learned when my foundation was shaken...
It's not always a bad thing.
Yes, I do believe your presence has had an impact on us all.
Definitely the first dress.
Coconut, coconut, coconut...
Crack!
I'm going to crack all of you,
because it's dinner time, all right?
You sit down.
Let's fly you into here.
Oh, there we go.
Oh, look who it is!
Daddy!
Aw, hey, guys.
We made you gifts!
I heard, and I made you some too.
Yay!
It's good to see you,
Jackson.
Oh, so wonderful that you could make it.
This is good. It feels great.
Well, it's been too long.
What was that? Do you hear that?
Look!
-Whoa! -Who's that?
It's Santa Claus!
He's watching! You said he was watching.
I guess he is.
Pretty cool, guys, huh?
Yes, pretty cool indeed.
You're not joining us?
Oh, with Jackson here,
it feels like it should be just family.
Nonsense. You are family.
Sit.
Thanks.
Of course.
There you are.
There he is.
Hey. Sorry, that was a long call.
Did I miss anything?
Santa was here!
What? Where?
There!
I missed him.
Okay, can we eat? Because I'm starving.
Good morning.
Happy Christmas Eve.
Big day today.
I just wanted to center myself for a few minutes,
the calm before the storm.
The party's going to be great.
Oh, please.
Oh, thank you.
Of course.
It's been so long since I've been out here,
I've forgotten how much I love it.
The mountains,
the pond, everything.
In fact, it's been years
since I've been to Ashford at all.
Um...
But lately, I've been seeing it
through fresh eyes.
I've been looking up.
Well, that's because you came home for Christmas.
You know, the holidays have that effect on people.
No, Lizzie, it's not Christmas, it's you.
Look, I know that technically, you work for us,
but there's something I want to say.
Since you arrived here, I've...
There you are!
They told me you'd be out here.
You're not answering your phone. I tried calling 10 times.
Oh yeah, I left it up at the house.
Mm.
Counter accepted.
Ashford Estate is officially in escrow.
Anna,
are the appetizers in process yet?
Yes, absolutely.
Great.
Oh, look at you,
and you don't even need a ladder.
Nope.
Thank you, all of you, for helping so much.
Note to self,
10% more staffers next time.
Next time?
If I choose
to throw another party anywhere.
I'm glad you've decided to come home.
Me too, Grandmother.
Oh...
My wonderful great-grandchildren.
Yeah, nice bows, guys.
Really good work.
Don't worry, I'll fix it.
Thank you.
I'll help.
Thank you.
Did you see the listing I sent you
for that lovely house?
Uh, Gerard will be taking me by next week.
Oh, good.
It's rather small.
It's almost 4,000 square feet.
That's true.
It would be an adjustment,
but at least there's room for my art.
Well, some of it.
Well, that's the idea,
so you can bring Ashford with you.
We should all be surrounded by the beauty that inspires us.
The hair and makeup people
are upstairs, ma'am.
Perhaps it's time to go get ready...
Both of you.
Go. We can finish up from here.
Really?
-Yeah. -Hey, yeah...
No, we can definitely get it done.
I could be ready for the Oscars
in 15 minutes,
and actually, uh, I kind of did that once.
Oh, and hey,
will you save a dance for me?
Sure.
Thank you for all you do, Gerard.
My pleasure, ma'am.
Good evening. Good evening.
Hi. Kip Marley.
Enjoy yourself.
Thank you for coming. Enjoy yourself.
Uh, wow. Uh...
Lizzie, you look...
Exquisite.
Shall we have that dance now?
Kip, someone you need to meet.
Don, right now?
I just... One minute.
Yeah.
Mom! Meg! Hi!
Merry Christmas!
Oh, merry Christmas, honey.
Merry Christmas.
Nice party,
and everyone is saying
it's the best gala they've ever been to.
Oh...
I'm just happy that we can all be together tonight...
Mm-hmm.
And in the most incredible house
I've ever seen.
Yeah, you just had to make us work
on Christmas Eve.
Um, you begged to come to work with me on Christmas Eve.
I know,
and I'm not complaining.
It's a really wonderful party, Lizzie.
Um, Mom, this is Kip Marley, and you know my sister, Megan.
It's a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Richfield.
And you as well.
Your daughter is...
Well, she's something else.
Uh, they both are.
Yes, they are. They certainly are.
I can see
why planning this has been such a joy for you.
Well, go.
Enjoy yourself, enjoy your party.
We promise to as well, okay?
You look incredible!
Aw, thank you. Courtesy of your grandmother.
Oh, no, no, no, it's you, Lizzie.
It's always you.
Kip, could you help your old grandmother?
I have to greet the Kents,
and would like to do that
with my handsome grandson on my arm.
Well, I can't say no to Pippa.
Uh, don't go anywhere?
I can't anyway. I'm on the clock.
Right.
I thought he'd never leave.
Oh!
This whole house feels alive again.
Maybe it's not the house.
Maybe it's you.
Uh, I was thinking...
Hey, uh, excuse me. Sorry to interrupt,
but, uh, there's an emergency. Pippa needs you outside.
There's something going on with the desserts, I don't know.
Oh, okay.
Rain check on that dance?
Definitely.
After you.
Pippa shouldn't be out here.
It's too cold.
Oh, here.
Huh? Oh!
Thank you.
No problem.
Actually, uh, Pippa's inside.
I'm the one who wanted to talk to you.
I've been doing a lot of thinking these days.
I know that some people inside
might think that's a dangerous idea.
Lizzie...
You deserve a life that inspires you...
To see the world
through the artistic expression of ancient civilizations.
So...
Here.
Thank you.
Well, what are you waiting for?
Go ahead, open it.
Come to Athens with me.
It won't cost you a dime.
Now, I know that I'm a bit of a nomad.
I tend to live life
in a little bit of a faster lane than most,
but something's changed in me
since you got here.
There's a light inside you, Lizzie,
and I don't even know if you realize it.
When you're around anyone, you...
You make them better,
just by being around them.
I mean, look at me.
I mean, suddenly,
settling down
doesn't make me want to run and hide.
Come to Athens with me,
and then let's just see where it goes.
Kip,
this is... The kindest thing
anyone has ever said or done for me,
and I would love nothing more
than to go to Athens with you...
But I can't.
You're a good man, Kip...
But my heart belongs to someone else.
I think
I just realized that tonight.
I'm sorry.
Um, well...
My brother is a good man,
and really, I just want you...
And him...
To be happy.
I think I'm going to go upstairs.
I'm done celebrating for the night.
Thank you.
Merry Christmas, Lizzie Richfield.
Merry Christmas.
Have a good night.
Thank you very much for coming.
Hey, Sloane, any sign of Robert?
No.
Hmm.
Hey, have you guys seen Robert?
No, not in a while.
Lizzie?
I am Gladys Vanderton.
Yes, of the Virginia Vandertons,
and you have done
the most exceptional job here.
Thank you. That really means a lot to me.
Anyway,
I'm having a little soiree on Valentine's Day...
Small, intimate,
only 200 people,
and I would love to retain your services.
To plan it.
You do plan parties, don't you?
She does.
She plans the most magnificent ones around.
I believe that.
Here's my card.
Call me.
Thank you.
What did I tell you?
Sometimes your thing finds you.
Robert, where are you going?
I'm going back to the city.
Why?
Because there's nothing left for me here, Sloane.
Don't go.
It's Christmas Eve.
This has been the best Christmas we've had
in years.
We're all just starting to find each other.
I can finish the sale from D.C.
Have either of you seen Robert?
All we know is that he left,
and Kip is holed up in his room
and doesn't want to talk to anyone.
Well, that's probably my fault.
Everything was going so well.
We were together.
Why would Robert leave without saying anything?
Evidently, his work here was done.
That's what he told Sloane.
Go home, Lizzie.
Spend the rest of your Christmas
with your mother and your sister.
I'm sure they'd rather be home tonight anyway.
No, I don't want to leave you alone.
Sloane and Jackson and the two boys are here.
We'll have Christmas together.
But there's so much to be done.
Cleaning up after the party, and...
Gerard and I will take care of it.
Everyone should be with their family
on Christmas.
I left him two messages saying I need to talk to him.
No response.
Last night, everything seemed so clear.
The job and Robert...
It felt like something was happening.
You know,
he was different the past few weeks...
In a good way, I mean.
You know, I let myself get too close.
I got caught up in their world...
But this is me.
Here is where I belong.
And who knows what the future holds?
And now you've seen what happens
when you're open to all the possibilities.
Yes, you found yourself there, Lizzie.
You found your thing.
"Events by Lizzie."
It doesn't have a terrible ring to it.
It's all happening.
So...
Maybe try calling him again.
Grandmother.
Uh, what are you doing here?
It's Christmas.
Don't families see each other on Christmas?
You're a hard one to find.
My first mistake was not checking your office.
No rest for the weary.
Hmm.
I'll go take a walk, ma'am.
Call when she's ready for me to come get her.
When you get to be my age, Robert,
you start to consider, what will my legacy be?
We never want to be defined by our mistakes.
After the accident,
I went from weekend grandmother to single guardian of three
in the blink of an eye.
You did the best you could.
I could have done better by you.
Well...
But these past few weeks, seeing how you've changed,
I wish I hadn't let you shut down.
It should have been my job to open you up...
But I didn't do it.
Lizzie did.
It doesn't matter, Grandmother.
She chose Kip.
Dear boy.
I love your brother with all my heart,
but Lizzie would have never chosen Kip.
What are you talking about?
Your brother got on a plane to Greece this morning...
Alone.
She didn't go with him?
This was under the tree this morning,
with your name on it.
Open it.
It's from Lizzie.
Oh...
Tell Gerard that I'm ready to go,
since you have places to be.
Mwah!
Gerard!
Who could that be?
Oh, well, maybe it's Santa Claus
because he forgot to bring me something,
like the love of my life.
-Hi. -Hi.
Can I talk to you?
-Alone? -Yeah.
Why did you leave last night
without saying goodbye?
I saw you with Kip...
And I made an assumption.
It was more than that. I...
Being at Ashford suddenly felt right,
and that is a very foreign feeling to me.
A home isn't just a house, right?
It's about the people who fill it,
and it only felt right again when you were there.
I've decided not to sell Ashford.
What?
I'm sorry, Megan.
I really am.
There will be penalties, Robert.
I understand,
and I will have other work for you, I promise.
Sorry, she's kind of emotional about work.
I can see that.
The house needs to stay in the Marley family.
It's just a matter of filling it
with the right people...
Whenever that might happen.
Maybe we just need more Christmases
like this one.
What...
What do you think of all this?
I found myself at Ashford,
not because of the grandeur or finding my passion...
But because of you.
I looked up...
And saw you.
I was hoping you'd say that.
Thank you for my present.
You got it?
It's perfect,
and I have something for you too.
Can I steal you away for a little bit?
As long as I can be back
in time for Christmas dinner with my family.
We don't skip traditions.
I have a thought to run by you about that tradition.
Here Christmas comes!
Oh!
Oh, thank you so much.
I still have to give you your present.
Homemade, for $20.
♪ Silver bells
♪ It's Christmastime in the city ♪
♪ Ring-a-ling
Merry Christmas, Lizzie.
Merry Christmas, Robert.
♪ Soon it will be Christmas day ♪
♪ City sidewalks busy sidewalks... ♪