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♪♪ ["Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"]
[playing "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"]
♪♪
Bravo.
Thank you.
So... Jessamyn.
Jess is fine.
Jess, okay.
You'll be performing here on Christmas Eve
as a visiting violinist.
Yes.
I am incredibly honored to be here now,
working with the conductor, Lena Huber.
I just-- I can't believe I'm here.
So music is your life.
It has been so far.
It's... It's hard for me to describe what music means to me.
It... It allows me to live
in this magical world of my creation that...
that exists beyond my own.
So, um, you have two weeks in Vienna.
What do you have planned?
Well, it's my vacation, so lots of sightseeing,
by which, I mean eating.
Also, my college roommate is from here,
so first off I'm gonna go meet her at the Christkindlmarkt?
Yes, perfectly said.
You chose the best time of the year to be here.
There's no Christmas like Christmas in Vienna.
I can believe it.
♪♪ ["Deck the Halls"]
- Ah! Dad's here. - Hi!
TORI: Hey, Mark. Hey, Vincent.
What are you guys doing here?
Thought you had that delegate brunch.
No, I do. We were passing here on the way,
so I figured I'd drop in, say hi,
and also bring you some...
Linzer stangerl. Courtesy of my mom.
She has a bakery booth over there.
Oh, we know. We already stopped by.
- Twice. - Shh!
Twice?
Sir, we should be going.
Yes. No, I know. I hate to work on Sundays,
but I'll be back soon, okay?
Auf wiederhoren.
That's when you want to say goodbye on the phone.
Wanna say it in person, it's "auf wiedersehen" or "bis bald."
- Bis bald, Father. - [laughter]
Summer, I'm leaving!
And I'm also here.
She has an uncanny ability of tuning out my voice.
It's called being a teenager.
Summer, your dad's leaving.
Oh. Bye, Dad.
Bye, honey.
Oh, they grow up way too fast.
I'll grab your coffee
and meet you at the car to review the agenda.
Sounds good. Okay, see you later.
Bye.
- You guys be good, all right? - Bis bald!
Ho ho ho! Willkommen!
[ringing continues]
Herzlich willkommen!
Sprechen Sie Englisch?
Yes, yes, I do. I'm American.
Oh, good! I don't understand anything that's happening here.
Don't worry about it. It's okay.
Actually, most people here in Vienna do speak English.
Really? Great, great, 'cause that's all the German I know.
So what are they doing?
We're actually lighting the Advent wreath.
Yeah, we light a candle each Sunday before Christmas.
And the middle candle gets lit on Christmas Eve
or Christmas Day.
Each candle represents a quality of Christmas:
love, joy, peace, hope.
Which one are we on today?
Joy.
[applause]
So I take it you're a tourist.
Oh, is it that obvious?
All you need is your guidebook and your selfie stick.
They're in my oversized backpack.
Let me guess. Back at the hostel?
Right, yes.
Um, well, thank you for helping a tourist.
That's my job. I enjoy it.
Talking to strangers actually encourages me
to step out of character
and maybe become a little more charming.
Well, then success.
Thank you.
Do you know where the children's section is?
Yeah, I just came from there. It's right around the corner.
- It's over there. - Great, thank you.
Enjoy your stay in Vienna.
Thank you.
Tori!
- Jess! - Hi!
- It's so good to see you.
What is all this for?
It's the Vienna Children's Choir Christmas Eve pageant.
- Summer has a solo. - Hi.
And Isla is providing some much-needed technical support.
And Julian's really just looking for an excuse
not to help the other kids with their backdrops.
Yeah, I'm not feeling that great.
I think I'm getting that flu that's going around.
- What flu? - That Christmas flu.
- Oh, tinsel-itis? - [laughter]
Jess is a violinist.
She's the first female concertmaster
of the Minneapolis Philharmonic.
Wow.
What is a concertmaster?
What's a Minneapolis?
Well, Minneapolis is a city,
and a concertmaster's kind of like
the captain of the orchestra.
Isla, did you do that all by yourself? That's amazing.
They're Cousin Tori's.
Oh. Your work just keeps getting more and more beautiful.
I appreciate the vote of confidence,
but they're just ornaments.
They're not just ornaments, they're art.
So are your paintings.
I stalk your social media.
You know what? You need apple strudel, stat.
- Okay. - I know the best place.
- We'll be right back, yeah? - Okay.
Oh, my very first apple strudel!
Hope this tastes as good as it smells.
Wait till you taste it.
[laughs]
- I know, right? - Mmm, wow.
It's so special that you get to help out with the kids.
It's a dream come true.
Last year, my cousin Mark got assigned here.
He's an American diplomat to Austria.
And their mom was from Vienna, so...
I think helps keep her memory alive,
even though she passed away.
I help out with the kids,
so we spend a lot of time together.
And Mark's an amazing dad.
Hey, you know what? I think you'd really like Mark.
Stop it.
Why? Are you seeing someone?
Yes, actually.
It's, it's... It's very serious.
- What? Tell me everything! - What can I say?
Gorgeous body, rich complexion. We make music together.
Oh. Your violin. Cute.
Even if it's not the best music right now.
What do you mean? You're amazing.
I don't know. I just feel like my head's not really in it.
I'm not inspired.
I'm struggling.
You've worked so hard to get here.
Don't forget that.
Jess, you can't shut down, okay?
I will try. Is that good enough for you?
- No! - No.
- But I'll take it. - Okay.
- Let's get back to the kids. - Yeah.
You have to see Mark's house. Major perks of being a diplomat.
You know what? Come over tonight.
I'll cook you tafelsplitz, a traditional Viennese dish:
boiled beef served with minced apples and horseradish.
Wow, that sounds like... something.
But actually I was invited
to a Christmas cocktail party tonight.
Ooh, fancy. You need a date?
- Can you? - Oh, no, I can't, actually.
- I'm with the kids tonight. - Okay.
- Come over tomorrow? - Yeah.
Okay, what should I do?
Uh, well, have you had a piece of sachertorte yet?
It's Viennese chocolate cake.
No.
Then off to the Hotel Sacher.
But we just did strudel.
Welcome to Vienna.
♪♪
Welcome to the Hotel Sacher. Are you waiting for someone?
I wouldn't say I'm waiting, exactly.
More like just living my life and hoping he magically appears.
I meant will someone be joining you today.
No, no, just me.
I'll be right back with a menu.
Okay.
♪♪ ["Joy to the World"]
Oh, hi, Vincent.
Hi. Have you seen Mark?
Yeah, he'll be down in a minute.
Wow. Those are quite nice.
- Thanks. - My mom collects ornaments,
and she'd loved them.
Do you sell them?
Yeah, online.
I always try to get a booth at the Christmas market,
but the waiting list's like a mile long.
You know what? I could give you this one just as a gift.
- Oh, no, no, I couldn't. - All right then.
But if you insist.
Maybe I could gift you something in return.
You know, my mom has a bakery stall at the market,
and this year she got a bigger booth than needed.
I could ask if she'd share the space with you.
That would be amazing.
Yeah, Tori's been wanting her own booth
over at the Christkindlmarkt for years, haven't you?
Yeah, but I'd have to man the booth. What about the kids?
Let's let Vincent talk to his mom. We'll figure it out.
Hey, guys, I gotta pop out for a little bit.
I'll be back soon, okay?
All right, great, just ignore me altogether. All right.
I will be back.
♪♪ ["O Come, All Ye Faithful"]
The rest of the quartet arrives next week,
and then we'll begin rehearsals.
You must be excited.
Yeah, playing at the Vienna Opera House
is the ultimate honor.
Yes. Shall we?
♪♪
I didn't expect to bump into you again.
I'm sorry to disappoint.
So I guess you'll be less charming this time.
Well, 'cause you said talking to strangers
encourages you to be more charming.
We're not strangers anymore, so...
So you're saying I'm not charming?
No, no, you're still very charming.
♪♪
- The Viennese Waltz. - Strauss.
Yeah.
You know, when the waltz first came to Vienna,
it made quite the scandal.
How could it not?
So, um, would you like to make a scandal?
Pardon?
It's a joke. A bad joke.
I'm just asking if you wanted to waltz.
Uh, yeah, I'm-- Yeah, I don't, I don't waltz.
We could just dance then.
Not much of a dancer either, so...
I actually should be going home.
I promise not to bump into you again.
Uh, good night.
Good night.
So you live in a palace.
Technically, yeah, but in Vienna,
all the diplomats have fancy places.
Wow.
But now enough about me.
- How was the Christmas party? - It was weird.
I mean, it was lovely, but I ran into this man
that I'd met earlier at the market that day.
Was he cute?
Like a prince meets a cologne ad.
Oh, god. I'm not quite sure what that means.
He chatted with me at the market,
and then he chatted with me at the party,
and then I took your advice and put myself out there,
- And I asked him to dance. - And?
And he rejected me.
- And it was mortifying. - I'm sorry.
It's not like I'm ever gonna see him again.
So Mark's secretary, Vincent's mom...
I'm trying to follow that.
...offered to let me share her booth at the Christmas market,
so I can sell my ornaments.
What? That's amazing!
It's a dream come true.
There's just one teeny-tiny hiccup,
which is that I'd have to be at the market during the day.
Like not all day every day, but...
I would need some help with the kids.
And you need my help interviewing nannies?
I reached out to every nanny I know, and everyone's booked.
And I don't want the kids with a stranger.
Plus, you're incredible. You'd be an amazing role model.
Oh, wow. You are laying it on thick.
Like too thick or thick enough
for all my dreams dangling on the line?
I already had a week of sightseeing planned.
Take the kids with you. They'll be great tour guides.
- What? - Don't be scared.
Kids are just small people.
An hour with kids will make you feel young again.
- What? - Let me introduce you to Mark.
No!
Hey, Mark, I want you to meet someone.
Thought you promised not to bump into me again.
- Wait, is that-- - Uh-huh.
Uh, Jess, this is my cousin Mark.
Mark, this is my dear friend Jess.
This is the college roommate?
Yeah.
Violinist.
Yeah.
Tori, she speaks really highly of you.
Oh.
The kids really enjoyed meeting you.
So thank you for offering to help with the children.
Oh. Uh...
Or you didn't offer to help with the children.
Uh, no, um...
- I would love to help. - Seriously?
Yeah, yeah, it'll be fun.
I'll be your American Mary Poppins.
That didn't make any sense.
- You see what I'm saying. - [phone ringing]
Excuse me.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.
Yeah, no, it's my pleasure. This isn't awkward at all.
- Okay, let's go tell the kids. - This is so great.
- You ready for your first day? - Nope.
- You ready for your first day? - Yep, totally.
Great. So what do you think I should do with the kids?
Just, you know, take them to the candy caffeine puppy store?
Let them pick out what they want?
Sightseeing. Do Christmas stuff.
Maybe go visit the tree at Schönbrunn Palace.
Or go ice-skating at Rathausplatz.
So is there anything I need to know about them?
Any special rules?
No, just the usual stuff. You know, no bright lights,
don't get them wet, never feed them after midnight.
That's hilarious.
- Good luck. - Thank you.
Okay.
♪♪ [singing]
[knocking]
Wow! You sound amazing.
No, I don't.
My breathing was off, and I was a little flat.
No, you weren't flat. Trust me.
I have the blessing and the curse of perfect pitch.
Well, I need to be perfect for the concert.
You know, Strauss said,
"The human voice is the most beautiful instrument,
but also the most difficult to play."
You'll get there.
So I was thinking we'd head out for a day on the town soon.
- Yeah. - Yeah.
- No. - [knocking]
Come in.
Did you just move in?
About a year ago.
Think maybe it's time to unpack?
Easier to just leave it in the boxes. We'll move soon anyways.
But everybody needs a place of their own
to hang their hat, right?
I don't wear a hat.
I just mean a place that feels like home.
What are you working on?
I'm learning German.
Well, we're gonna get going in a couple minutes, okay?
Okay.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
I was going to check on Isla.
No, that's a closet.
Yep. I knew that.
- [knocking] - Come in.
Wow.
- I like your doll collection. - Thanks.
- Who's this? - Miss Teddy.
- And this? - Miss Dolly.
So if you have your own baby, will you name it Miss Baby?
Not if it's a boy.
So you ready for an adventure day?
- Yes. - Okay, come on, let's go.
JESS: This is incredible.
Look at the lights.
Oh, it's so beautiful. Is it always like this?
Every Christmas? You get to come every Christmas?
Whoa, you guys. Look at this.
Okay, so that is Franz Joseph I,
the most famous emperor in Austria.
Who's that?
That's his wife Elizabeth. They called her Sisi.
- She's pretty. - Yeah.
So this is the exact room
where Mozart first played for the royal family.
- He was only six years old. - I'm six years old.
I know. Do you want to play for the queen?
- No. - No, neither do I.
Some of the greatest musicians and composers in history
played right here in this hall.
♪♪
- Hello. Here you go. - Thank you.
Enjoy yourselves.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
is the most spectacular church in Austria.
There's so much history in this place.
You know, Haydn started his musical career here
as a choirboy.
And Mozart was almost the musical director
of this cathedral.
Wow.
- Hey, Jess. - Hmm?
Can we climb the tower?
- Yes, please, please, please? - Let's go.
Yeah? Okay, sure.
More steps? How many are there?
Three hundred forty-three.
Great.
We made it.
Yes!
Wow.
What an incredible view.
Our mom used to take us here when we visited Vienna.
Our mom was from Vienna.
Oh, look at this!
Okay, it is my job as a tourist to try everything in the shop,
and it is your job as my tour guides to help me.
I know. It's a hard job.
Yeah, but someone's gotta do it!
All right, here we go.
- Mmm! - It's a Mozartkugel.
That is delicious.
- They're famous. - I can see why.
- You have to taste these. - That one? Okay.
That's vanillekipferl.
Oh! Yeah, this one might be my favorite.
- Okay, what should I have next? - This one.
Mmm!
This is my new new-favorite.
- Kokobusserl. - Okay.
I have no idea what any of you just said,
and I have no idea how to pronounce any of it,
but luckily that doesn't mean I can't eat it.
So my most important rule in life
may be my only rule besides dessert before everything,
is that whenever I hear live music,
I stop whatever I'm doing to listen, okay?
♪♪ ["O Holy Night"]
Isla, do you wanna give her something?
- Yeah. - Okay, here.
Jess, can we do this every day?
No, not every day.
Maybe every other day.
Come on, let's get you home.
♪ Rockin' around the Christmas tree ♪
♪ At the Christmas party hop
JESS: You guys excited to pick out a tree?
SUMMER: Oh, I love Christmas trees!
ISLA: Oh, yeah, me too.
- Dad! - Dad!
Hey, guys.
Ooh! Hey, guys, what'd you guys do today?
- We went to City Hall. - And the Belvedere Museum.
And Jess let us have all the cookies we want again.
Oh, really?
I did warn Tori that might happen.
I think you guys need to say, "Thank you, Jess."
- Thank you, Jess! - Thank you!
Come on, let's go!
Bye!
Thank you.
Yeah, no problem. It was fun.
Okay.
So, uh, where are you... Where are you off to?
Um, nowhere, really.
I was just planning to saunter away
like I actually had somewhere to go.
Well, you're more than welcome to join us.
Oh, yeah? Great.
So what do you think of Vienna?
It's incredible, of course.
- How long have you lived here? - About a year.
But the kids said they used to visit.
Their mom was Viennese?
Yeah, yeah, she was.
I met her in London when we were in graduate school.
Moved around a bit from South Africa and the U.K.
We always planned to move back here to Vienna.
So where are you originally from?
Me? Everywhere, nowhere.
My parents were in the army,
so my natural habitat was a moving truck.
Sounds tough.
It's all right. Pros and cons. Fit in everywhere.
But you're never completely at home, you know.
Okay, so what's your favorite place you've ever lived?
Oh, favorite place. Have to think about that.
- Dad! - Huh?
We found a tree.
Really? Okay!
We found a tree. All right.
- Sir? - Yeah.
I'm off for the day.
No! I think you should stay.
Come on, help us with the tree.
By the way, Vincent, I'd like you to meet Jess.
This is Tori's friend.
- Pleased to meet you. - Hi.
This is my right-hand man, Vincent.
TORI: I could use a hand over here.
I just wanted to say thank you again.
The market was incredible.
I can't believe I almost sold out what I brought in.
Really? That's great.
And your mom and I are already best friends.
- Really? - Yep.
Got to hear a lot of stories about you.
I regret introducing you to my mother.
My mom has a set just like this.
- Oh, really? - Yeah.
Every Christmas, my parents
have the whole family over for decorating,
and it's always my job to arrange the mantel.
Where are your parents from?
Philly. I'm originally from Philadelphia.
I think this should go over there.
Never been. What's it like?
You know, it's kind of like the Vienna of the U.S.
You know, rich in history, lots of culture.
- Breathtaking architecture. - Mm-hmm.
And the food.
You got bratwurst, we've got cheesesteaks.
You got schnitzel, we got pretzels.
Pretzels, which originated from here.
Okay, maybe the pretzel was born here,
but it was perfected in Philly.
Oh, I guess Philly's a pretty special place.
Yeah, yeah, it is.
But I live in Minneapolis now
Minneapolis. What's that like?
There's a lot of culture, a lot of music.
The regional cuisine is fried food served on a stick,
so I can't really complain.
No, neither would he.
Hey, Mark, the kids are getting hungry.
- Want me to whip something up? - No, you stay. I'll do it.
- Who wants a grilled cheese? - JULIAN: I do!
ISLA: I'll help!
Stop it.
- Why? - Do you need any other reason
besides the fact that he already rejected me?
Mark and you obviously have chemistry.
And maybe Mark's gonna be the one to help you rediscover
your passion for the violin.
Tori, I'm not here to rediscover my passion for the violin.
I'm here to say goodbye to it.
I'm leaving the orchestra.
Why?
'Cause my heart's not in it anymore.
I'm just going through the motions.
I'm just performing.
I don't want to quit.
Violin has always been my life, and without it, I'm...
I'm terrified.
What can I do?
I dread playing.
It's time to face the music.
I've lost my love for it.
[tuning]
- Guten morgen. - Guten morgen.
What are we doing today?
Your sister has pageant rehearsal.
Wanna go get ready for the market?
Yep.
Hi. Good morning.
How's Miss Teddy today?
She's got a migraine.
Oh. Sorry to hear it.
Is this your violin?
Yeah. I gotta practice today.
Wanna take a look?
- Okay. - Come here.
Stand right there.
Okay, here you go. Be very careful with it.
So you're gonna rest your chin under that.
Put that up on your shoulder.
It's a little big for you, but you want to give it a try?
Yeah? Go ahead.
♪
That was wonderful.
- Nah. - No, no, believe me.
I've heard lots of kids' first attempts at violin,
and I'm telling you, that was great, trust me.
You know, when I was little, I was pretty shy too.
I think I was just trying not to intimidate people
with my awesomeness.
When it was hard for me to speak,
the violin spoke for me.
So look, we've got the E, A, D, and G.
- G? - Yep, that's it.
♪♪ [singing]
♪ Ave Mari...
I just keep messing it up.
Take a break. We try later.
Hey, what's wrong?
Maybe someone else should open instead.
I mean, this is the Vienna Children's Choir,
so it should probably be someone who's actually Viennese.
Okay, first, this choir's for everyone.
And second, you are Viennese. You live here.
Just for now.
But your mom was Viennese.
Summer, you sound so great. You're gonna be amazing.
I'm just sad that my concert's at the same time,
so I won't get to see you perform.
Thanks.
Mm-hmm.
Looks like your Christmas flu's cleared up.
Why don't you go help the other kids with the painting?
Could be a good way to practice your German.
You know, there are a lot of different ways to hang your hat.
- Hey, guys. - Dad!
How you guys doing? Finished my day early.
I thought maybe we do some ice skating.
You should join us.
Yeah, Jess, come with.
We're gonna be over at the Rathausplatz.
It's sightseeing you can't miss.
- Sure. Yeah. - Great.
♪ Candles burning low
♪ Lots of mistletoe
♪ Lots of snowy nights
♪ Everywhere we go
♪ Choirs singing carols
So I take it there's no ice skating in Philadelphia.
Sure, there is. I've just steered clear of it.
When you devote your life to a musical instrument,
you tend to avoid activities that involve your hands
anywhere near people with knives strapped to their feet.
You're pretty good on those things.
Well, you know, I used to play ice hockey.
Is this that one where you chased around something
that's disappointingly not a giant Oreo?
Is that your takeaway from all sports?
- I like football. - You mean soccer.
No, I'm talking about the one where the ball looks like
a really big chocolate-covered almond.
I'm sensing a theme here, you know.
Okay, listen, let's try something else.
- All right, grab my hands. - Mm-hmm.
Follow my lead.
- Okay. - ["Vienna Waltz" playing]
Look at you. You're getting the hang of it.
You're being nice.
I'm saying something I actually don't mean.
I'm being polite.
- Let's go. - You're it!
Easy, right? Look at you. You're getting the hang of it.
So you don't want me to do that swirly--
- No, no, no. - Swirly thing.
- Uh-oh. - Oh.
It's okay. It's all right.
You're doing great.
See?
- You wanna get some chocolate? - Yes, please.
Danke.
Wow. Chocolate on chocolate, huh?
Mmm! Mm-hmm. It's not for the faint of heart.
It's taken me a lifetime of practice
to be able to handle this.
Okay, so let me get this straight.
So I spent years of my life
devoted to chasing around a giant Oreo,
and you spent years devoted to chocolate.
Yes, I did, yes. And in case you're about to ask,
it was a tremendous use of my time.
Did you always want to be a diplomat?
Actually, I'm a minister. It has diplomatic ranking.
But my goal is to be an ambassador.
I think I'm a couple promotions away.
So like when other kids said doctor or firefighter,
you said ambassador?
It's kind of a military family thing.
When I was a kid, I was good at languages
and always knew my course.
You know, be an assistant, counselor, minister,
and hopefully one day, ambassador.
So do you enjoy it?
Yeah. It has its rewards and challenges.
That is a very diplomatic answer.
Well, hey, I'm a diplomat, right? So...
MARK: Okay, so what about you?
When children wanted to be astronauts and pilots,
did you always want to be a concertmaster?
- Yes, yes, actually. - Really?
Yeah, I always thought of music, dreamt of music.
I'd get excited when I'd hear a door squeak
in a perfect E-flat.
It's just different than I thought it would be.
In what way?
There is so much stress
and so much pressure.
I spent my whole life playing just for the joy of it,
and now it...
It feels like a chore.
Right.
Maybe that's just what happens, you know?
With mastery comes a loss of connection.
But I can't pretend.
The music doesn't lie.
I'm actually leaving the orchestra.
- What? - Yeah, yeah.
This will be my last concert.
So what are you gonna do next?
I don't know.
It's pretty scary, to be honest.
Well, you know what?
You're very talented,
and I know you'll figure it out.
Ooh! Du stehst unter der mistelzweig!
Ja, ja, danke dir.
[speaking German]
- What did she just say? - She's commenting on the tree.
Something about the decorations.
Yeah, is it me, or does "mistelzweig"
sound a lot like "mistletoe?"
- No, it's not just you. - No?
It sounds a lot like mistletoe.
Yeah, yeah.
Well, we can't fail tradition entirely.
[sighs]
Maybe we should go check out our kids-- My kids!
My kids! Should we check on my kids? Yeah, let's go.
JESS: Chin right here
and hold it over here like this.
That's right. And so when you rest your head,
you're gonna want to tilt your head a little bit like this.
You wanna hug the bow with your fingers.
Wrap them around like this.
♪
Nice! Nice, nice.
ISLA: Am I doing it? JESS: You are!
You're doing it. It's great.
D.
A.
- Yes! - I did it?
You did! You did!
You're a natural. Okay, now...
Jess rented Isla a violin,
but they didn't have kid sizes in stock.
Do you want to try the E-string?
Well, if it seems like Isla wants to stick with it,
I'll buy her a violin.
Probably have to find her a teacher, too,
since Jess is leaving.
Tori, the kids are getting attached to her.
- They are. - And she's leaving.
Yeah, we knew that.
ISLA: I did it. JESS: You did! You got it!
That's amazing! You're a natural.
Mark, I know you're just trying to protect them,
but encouraging them to get close is protecting them.
JESS: Let's go up, and now we're gonna move...
Well, I've got to get to the market.
Okay.
JESS: This is the D, this is the A, so we go...
D... A...
Great! Well done!
- Honey, you sound amazing. - It's just one note.
Yeah, but that's the thing about music.
It's just a bunch of notes all put together.
The magic comes in how you play them.
And you play them with so much heart.
You know what? I think next time...
you're gonna be ready to learn your first song.
Hey, when you've done your lesson,
you want to go down to the Kinder Christmas Village?
Yeah.
You should join us.
I would love to, but I, um...
I should probably get back to my hotel and practice.
You sure?
I...
I guess this kind of constitutes practicing.
- Yeah? It does? - Guess we're going.
♪ Sidewalks covered up in snow ♪
♪ Lights up everywhere we go
♪ Santa's on his way
♪ It's Christmas every day
♪ Friends all warmed up by the fire ♪
♪ Sometimes I just wish that I could always feel this way ♪
♪ Like it's Christmas every day ♪
What is that?
- It's a beautiful bow! - Oh!
That looked pretty good.
Where do you want the bow to go, honey?
- Gonna go here. - Down here?
- What do you guys think? - Not bad.
Ohh! That looks great.
Look at the bow!
That was impressive. Very, very good.
Yay! That was great.
Can we take one with Jess?
- Oh, yeah. Jess! - Yeah, come on.
Yeah? Okay.
Okay, let's all say "frohe weihnachten."
I can't say that.
You know what? Why don't we all just say, "Merry Christmas?"
Merry Christmas!
- There we go. - Yay! Awesome!
- There you go. - Let's see.
You should keep this one.
Oh, thank you. I will treasure this.
Lebkuchen! Lebkuchen!
What did she say?
These are lebkuchen, German gingerbread cookies.
Leb-ku-chen what?
I cannot pronounce a single German word correctly.
I don't know about that.
You pronounced "mistelzweig" pretty good the other night.
So what does it mean?
Well, the root word is "leben," which means "life,"
and "kuchen" means "cake."
So life is cake, and cake is life.
Yeah, yeah, pretty much.
That just explains so much about Vienna.
And it makes me want to stay here forever.
That looks good.
That is so pretty.
Maybe you want to add some sprinkles.
Look, these are really pretty.
♪♪ ["Silent Night"]
"Silent Night." It's my favorite carol.
Really? You know it was written here in Austria, right?
Well, of course you'd know that. You know everything about music.
No, I don't know everything,
but I know a lot about "Silent Night."
it's the first song I learned how to play.
I would play, and my parents would dance.
It's become this tradition now that whenever the song comes on,
they stop whatever they're doing, and they dance together.
I thought you weren't supposed to dance to Christmas carols.
Is that a rule?
- Well, just-- - If so, we break all the rules.
Well, your parents do sound great.
I have this saying,
that love is learning the song in someone's heart
and singing it when they need it most.
Well, I like that.
[phone buzzing]
Excuse me.
Oh, it's Vincent. Could you watch the kids for me?
Yeah, of course.
You guys, I have to go back to the office.
You guys behave, okay? Not too much sugar.
- All right. - Bye!
Come on, guys, check it out. Isn't it amazing?
This look very cool.
- Jess, how are you? - Hi!
I hope that, with all your vacationing,
you found time to practice.
Yes, I actually practiced last night.
Hey, guys, come here.
I want to introduce you to Summer and Julian and Isla.
This is Lena. She is the very talented conductor
of the Vienna Philharmonic,
which is probably the best orchestra in the world.
What's a conductor?
Well, I set the tempo and mood
and unify the performers.
So you're like the glue
that holds all the musicians together, right?
Exactly. Also, Jess,
I was thinking you could open the show with a few words.
Yes, yeah, I'd be honored.
♪♪
You okay?
This place looks much bigger from the stage.
It's normal to get nervous.
I used to get the worst stagefright.
How did you get over it?
Mainly performing.
Repeatedly.
But also my parents gave this to me when I was about your age.
Barely ever take it off.
A good luck charm?
No, it's more like a heart charm.
Just a reminder, whenever I get nervous,
to get out of my head and get into my heart.
Can I go backstage?
- Can I come with? - Yeah, sure.
Let me guess. You're gonna tell me
to go play with the other kids.
No. I just had a question.
Why are you learning German?
Um, I don't know.
I mean, if you're so sure you're gonna be moving soon,
why learn the language?
I guess because...
because it reminds me of my mom.
And so it makes me feel like I'm...
Home?
There are a lot of different ways to hang your hat.
Hey, you're back.
Hi. Did you get 'em to bed?
Yes, and I feel like I accomplished a miracle.
I swear, Isla waits till the second I turn off the light
to ask for water or the bathroom or the meaning of life.
[chuckling]
What's wrong?
Mark was offered a promotion...
in Zurich.
- Really? - Yeah.
So he'd be moving them again.
[sighs]
I mean, I know that this is how Mark was raised,
but the kids really like it here.
MARK: Hey!
Hi.
Did you tell her?
Yes, she just did.
Well, I really need to go
because I need to re-up my supplies for tomorrow.
Good night.
- Night. - Good night.
Jess, what's going on?
I mean, I thought you guys would be excited.
We are.
Then what's the expression?
Maybe I had too much Christmas fun today,
and I have a resting Grinch face.
Jess, come on. What's going on?
No, no, I don't want to overstep.
It's not overstepping when I'm asking.
I just want your opinion, that's all.
Okay, okay.
Okay, first of all, congratulations.
This is an incredible opportunity for you.
I'm just thinking about the kids.
I think they need to feel like they have a home,
like they have somewhere that they belong.
I mean, they're just kids.
- You're upset. - No, I'm not upset.
Yes, you are.
I'm not upset.
You asked for my opinion, and I gave it to you.
Mm. You certainly did.
Okay. Well, I think, I think I should go.
Good night.
Jess, you're famous!
I'm not famous.
Yes, you are!
Oh, you're here.
Yeah. Tori had an early morning.
Hmm.
- Dad. - Yeah?
- Jess is in the newspaper. - Oh, wow.
Congratulations. Opinion piece?
- Can I pour you a cup? - Sure, thanks.
How do you take your coffee?
I'm sure you have strong feelings about it.
Cream and sugar.
How do you take your coffee? Let me guess. Tad too seriously?
[text alert]
- Are you serious? - What's wrong?
There's a snowstorm coming in Christmas Eve morning,
so we won't be able to perform at the market.
They might have to cancel the Advent concert.
Hey, honey, sorry, but you know what?
That concert's not gonna get canceled, okay?
Everyone's meeting at the market. Can I go?
Yeah, if your dad says it's okay.
- Of course it's okay. - Okay, thanks.
Hey, do me a favor and keep me posted, okay?
Okay. Bye.
Hey, thanks.
Is everything all right?
Yeah, I think so. I just--
A lot to think about and process with this deal.
You realize you don't have to come in on Sundays.
It's not a problem. I wanted to discuss the offer.
Okay, let's discuss.
They want you in Zurich right after the New Year.
- Okay, when do we move? - At your convenience.
Between Christmas and New Year's.
That's a week from now. That's not at my convenience.
Wow.
Let me ask you something.
Do you think I'd be making the right choice
if it took this job?
Well, I think it's a big promotion.
It's the last step before ambassador,
and you've worked hard for this.
- Right. - But also I can see
how it would be tough on the kids.
All right, look, do me a favor.
Just please let them know I need a couple days
- to think it over, okay? - Of course.
Thanks.
- Hey. - Have they found a new venue?
Not yet, but I think I might have an idea.
- Why aren't you at your booth? - Sold out for the day.
It's actually been hard to stay in stock.
And my online sales are booming.
I am so happy for you.
You think maybe you should be making art full-time?
I thought I was the one who pressures people
to step out of their comfort zone.
- Uh, right. - I can watch the kids right now
if there's something you want to go do.
Yes, I wanted to do a little more Christmas shopping.
Just saw Mark in there doing the same thing.
What is going on with you two?
I don't know. I don't know!
He's hot, he's cold, he connects,
and then he pulls away, he asked for my opinion,
and he gets mad when I gave it to him.
I feel like he wants me to be open with him,
while he still gets to guard himself.
Jess, he lost somebody he loved.
I know. I just-- I don't think he's ready
to put himself back out there again.
And to be honest, I'm not sure I am either.
So...
Mark is a handsome and charming, wonderful man,
and from now on, I'm just gonna do everything I can
to avoid him.
Yeah.
[bell ringing]
[speaking German]
Sprechen Sie Englisch?
Do you know what they're doing?
Uh, this is an Advent wreath ceremony.
- Ah. - Mm-hmm.
Each candle symbolizes something.
And what does today's candle symbolize?
I don't know. You tell me.
Peace.
- Is that an apology? - It is.
I am sorry. I did ask for your opinion.
- You did. - Yes, I did.
- I didn't like what I heard. - Because...
- Do you always have to push it? - Yeah.
Because what you said was valid.
The situation is very complicated.
You know, there's this German word, "verschlimmbessern,"
which means to make things worse
while trying to improve.
And I feel that's exactly what I'm doing right now.
Sounds like there's an impossible to pronounce
German word for everything.
[applause continues]
Hey, listen, would you like to grab some gluhwein?
Glu-- Glu what?
Gluhwein. It's a malt-spiced wine.
- It tastes like candy. - Oh.
They serve it these special novelty cups.
You had me at candy-flavored wine.
I figured I would.
So have you finished your Christmas shopping yet?
No, no, I've been procrastinating,
so I really need to get on it.
I actually have a bit of a reputation
for giving the perfect gift.
Really? Okay, so what makes a present perfect?
Well, it's got to be personal, heartfelt, surprising.
Okay.
But a truly perfect present
is the one that you didn't know you wanted,
but then upon receiving,
realize you couldn't live without.
- Wow. That's a high bar. - Uh-huh.
Here I am usually the guy who just sends socks
and gift certificates.
Really?
Unfortunately, yes.
Yes, I know. I give the worst gifts.
But simultaneously I always want to make sure
I get the present I've always wanted.
The kid in me. Christmas brings it out.
But I'm also the guy that still wishes upon the Christmas star.
Why is it every time I'm around you,
I admit something I never said out loud before?
You know, there's an English word for that.
Really? Okay, what is it, oversharing?
- Okay. - Yeah.
- I need to get to it. - To what?
- Oh, Christmas shopping. - Yes.
- Me too. - Okay.
- All right, good luck. - Thanks.
All right.
[phone ringing]
Lena, hi. Thank you so much for calling me back so soon.
Okay, I have a huge favor to ask.
Hi. I'm sorry to barge in like this.
No, no, it's okay. Tori's not here.
I'm actually here for Summer.
Okay.
So I didn't want to mention anything before
because I wasn't sure if it was gonna be possible,
but I just spoke to Lena Huber,
who's the conductor that I've been working with,
and she spoke to the manager at the Vienna Opera House,
and they've offered to host your pageant before my concert.
- Really? - Mm-hmm.
We're going to perform at the Vienna Opera House?
Yeah! And now we won't have to miss each other shows.
Oh, thank you!
Oh, thank you so much! You're the best!
I have to call everyone and tell them.
Okay.
Thank you very much.
I'm just so thrilled that it worked out.
Listen, do you have a minute?
'Cause I have a little something for you.
Uh, yeah, yeah, sure.
I hope it's not socks.
Sorry. Got you socks.
You're here through Christmas, right?
Yeah. I leave the day after.
Well, we were hoping that you'd...
spend the holidays with us.
Yeah, I would, I would really like that.
In that case, I know exactly where to put this.
So as an expert gift giver, is that a good present?
Well...
it's personal and heartfelt
and surprising.
Yeah, I'd say it's the perfect present.
Good.
Now I know what relief feels like.
♪♪ [violing playing "Joy to the World"]
♪ O holy night
♪ The stars are brightly shining ♪
♪ It is the night
- Brought you some tea. - Ah, thanks.
- You need some help with those? - Yeah, sure.
They're so pretty.
How are you feeling about the big show?
Summer's show?
No. Your show.
Your last show. This is a big deal.
Yeah, it is kind of a big deal.
I don't know. Maybe it won't be my last show.
Does that mean you're not quitting?
I-- I'm having second thoughts.
Jess, you have no idea how happy that makes me.
I was so worried you were gonna make
the worst mistake of your life.
Tell me how you really feel.
No, I'm not saying I'm not quitting,
but I practiced last night, and I wanted to practice.
And it felt like, like it used to feel, you know?
Actually, no, no, it felt different.
- It felt like-- - MARK: Finally!
Got them all to bed.
You know, I broker peace deals all day,
but I think my biggest accomplishments
have to be at bedtime.
So listen, I was thinking
on whipping up some weihnachtspunsch.
- Bless you. - No!
It's a Christmas punch.
A Viennese specialty. You have to try it.
How about I stay home with the kids,
and you take Jess out to Hotel Sacher?
They have the best one there.
Yeah. What do you think?
Sounds great.
You know, I came here on my first day.
- Really? - Mm-hmm.
Well, I hope it's better this time.
It is.
Jess, I want to say thank you
for everything you've done with the kids, especially Isla.
She loves the violin.
- She really does, doesn't she? - Yeah.
I love teaching her.
Seeing how happy she is when she plays
reminds me of how I used to feel when I practiced.
How's that?
So the other night, the kids and I saw this cellist playing.
She was so connected to her music.
So joyful.
Made me realize what's been missing for me.
I used to play like that.
Hmm.
But now I just perform.
But I don't know.
Between teaching Isla
and just being here in this gorgeous city
with its music and beauty and...
I started to feel like I'm playing again.
- That's great. - Yeah.
Oh. Thank you very much.
Okay.
First bite is yours.
Okay.
Mmm.
It's way better the second time.
[laughs]
MARK: I don't want to overstep,
but what made playing so difficult?
Maybe it was the pressure.
Or I burnt out.
Honestly...
I was engaged.
To another violinist.
And he broke up with me.
And although I couldn't see it at the time,
it was the right thing for us, you know?
Our hearts just weren't really in it.
It's kind of like we were going through the motions.
Still, I was completely heartbroken,
but I didn't let myself feel it, you know?
Instead, I just threw myself into music because...
Well, because I knew that music would never leave me,
would never hurt me.
Music has become me hiding my heart
instead of playing from it.
You know, I get it. I do.
I feel I have the same instinct for self-preservation.
But it's not self-preservation. It's fear.
I know. And you're right. And I keep doing it.
I don't want to do it, but I do because...
I'm scared.
Wow. Wow. Great.
There I go admitting something I've never said out loud before.
Have you figured out what that word is yet?
- Could it be "embarrassing?" - No.
- You gonna tell me? - Not yet.
I figured you weren't.
So, I mean, do you want to be with someone again?
Yeah. I mean, there's obviously things I definitely miss,
like sitting, cuddling in front of a fire
on a cold winter night.
You can always get a nice blanket.
- Yeah, it's not quite the same. - No.
Listen, I was thinking we'd go to the Schonbrunn.
Well, I just went there with the kids.
You haven't seen it at night.
- Lead the way. - After you.
It's incredible.
Why don't we check the view from the steps, shall we?
I don't think we can go up there.
Come on. I know a guy.
Of course you do.
JESS: I'm just gonna go under, okay?
MARK: Vielen Dank. Thank you.
After you.
I can't believe that worked.
You know, I'm kind of a big deal over here.
Makes sense 'cause I feel like a princess up here.
["Silent Night" playing]
Ah.
It's my jam.
♪♪ [continues]
Would you like to dance?
I thought you weren't much of a dancer.
I'm not, but I shouldn't let that stop me, right?
Plus, you're not supposed to dance to Christmas carols,
but I figured you and I would...
break the rules.
Well, all right.
[humming "Silent Night"]
You really love this song, huh?
I do.
What's not to love? It's a song about silence.
It just makes me feel the way Christmas makes me feel.
Just... home.
Peaceful.
Joyful.
Like a perfect moment frozen in time.
A perfect moment...
made even more perfect.
[violin playing "Joy to the World"]
Wow, Jess.
- I'm very impressed. - Thank you.
I was going to wait,
but I'm interested to see if you'd be a good fit
for the Vienna Philharmonic.
Of course, the decision isn't mine alone.
You'd have to audition.
Of course, of course.
But the Vienna Philharmonic,
it's one of the best orchestras in the world.
And I have the feeling you'll fit right in.
[Julian speaking German]
[laughter]
[violin playing]
Hey! Wow!
Your first song, and you already sound amazing!
I think that you could even play that in the pageant,
although we do need to get you a violin your size.
But first, who's hungry?
You are. You're always hungry.
Only in Vienna.
So did you find the perfect presents?
Yes. I still have a few left to get,
but so far, so good.
Good. Listen, Tori's almost home,
and she's planning on taking the kids sledding,
so if you still need to do some shopping,
I could take you to the Karlsplatz Market.
I don't think you've been there yet, so...
Yeah, sure, love to.
Great.
♪♪
MARK: This is the Karlsplatz Market.
JESS: Hmm. Cool.
MARK: It's where all the locals shop.
Okay, euro for your thoughts.
The price of thoughts has really gone up.
Inflation?
More of just what we were talking about yesterday.
Mm-hmm.
My music and rethinking leaving it.
I'm glad to see that you are thinking about sticking with it.
I didn't realize you had an opinion on the matter.
I didn't want to overstep.
Come on. You worked so hard to get here,
it'd be a shame to give up now, right?
Yeah, I know, I know. That's what I'm thinking.
If I left, would I have regrets?
So come on, what do think of the market, huh?
It's lovely.
I'm happy to feel like a local.
I gotta be honest. I really do love those touristy places.
Really? Okay, well, in that case,
let me show you the shining star of the Vienna tourism industry.
Oh, go on.
I will.
♪ Jingle bells ringing in my ear ♪
♪ Jingle bell has found us oh so near ♪
♪ Frosty the Snowman is all around town ♪
♪ Watch out for reindeer falling down ♪
MARK: This is the world-famous Prater Ferris Wheel.
It was built in 1897.
It's one of the oldest in the world.
This touristy enough for you?
Now, that's what I'm talking about.
Oh, I can't believe it's snowing again.
- I told you I knew a guy. - Oh, you know the guy.
The guy upstairs. Thank you!
Cheers.
Here's to your very first Christmas in Vienna.
I can't believe this has been running for over 100 years.
Yeah, they certainly know how to make 'em.
You think you'll ever come back to Vienna?
I don't know.
It wouldn't be the same.
This has been the perfect trip.
My very own "Silent Night."
Well, then maybe you should stay.
Maybe you should stay.
I think this is typically when we...
I know.
And I, uh, I want to.
But it'll make saying goodbye more difficult.
- Jess, you're leaving. - What if I wasn't?
And what if, hypothetically,
somehow I wound up here in Vienna?
I guess you wouldn't be here anyway, so...
Hey, I haven't given my final decision to my promotion yet.
But it's like you said about your music.
To come this far and to...
to just... quit,
maybe I'd feel regret.
Well, I think...
I think some regrets are easier to handle than others.
Jess...
I know I'm slow to bring my walls down,
but I do want to live again.
When I'm with you, I feel...
like one day, I am going to be ready.
One day?
Jess...
I think this is our stop.
[speaking German]
[laughing]
Hey, guys!
- Oh, hi. - Hi.
Yeah, I should get back to the office.
Yeah.
- Ciao, Mother! - Ciao, ciao, ciao.
- Stop! - What?
We can talk endlessly about my love life, but not yours?
Well, no, we can talk about it.
It's just that I'm not sure what it is yet.
Oh, I do like him, but I love his mom.
Oh, well, then it's a match made in heaven.
Hey, Suze, I'm gonna go take a break, okay?
Okay. Take your time.
I think maybe she heard you say that.
I think so too.
I've got some exciting news.
Suze is opening a cafe and wants me to partner with her.
And the best part is there'll be a gallery
where I can display my paintings.
What? That is amazing!
It's terrifying, but also exciting.
And you know, really good timing with the kids leaving at all.
So they are leaving.
Oh, I didn't hear anything final,
but you know, I'm just assuming they will.
Well, I have some exciting news too.
Mark rejected you again?
Wait, he did? Oh, Jess, I'm so sorry.
It was just a joke from last time.
It's fine, it's fine, really.
Okay, so what was your news?
So Lena, the conductor I've been working with,
invited me to audition for the Vienna Philharmonic.
- What? - It's just an audition,
and it's a long shot that I'd even get a seat.
No, you'll get it.
And the most amazing part is you'd be living close to me.
That'll be so nice.
But what, does this have to do with Mark?
No, no, no, I didn't even tell him.
Why not?
Because he's leaving.
And even if he wasn't,
we don't work.
Excuse me, sir.
I just returned to my desk,
and there was an email from Zurich.
I've been stalling as long as I can,
but they want an answer today.
Right.
Okay.
Tell them I'll take it.
[knocking]
Hey, how you feeling?
Yeah, I'm okay.
Yeah, it's just I've practiced so much,
but it's just so different when you have to actually perform.
- How about you don't perform? - What?
Don't perform. Just play. Just have fun.
Yeah, but what if I mess up?
Everybody messes up.
It may not go the way you want it to,
but what matters is that you didn't hold anything back.
You should play from your heart.
It's not about the performance.
It's not about the success or the audience or what they think.
It's about how you feel,
about doing it for the love of it
because that is the only way.
- You wanna take a break? - Yeah.
I have an idea.
- Okay. - Yeah, okay.
Okay, team.
Since I've been here,
we have tried all of the Viennese Christmas cookies.
- We had vanilla-kebble-kirk. - Vanillekipferl.
Right, yeah. We had the lebukoo-something.
- Lebkuchen. - Right, that one.
Then we had a bunch of other stuff that sounds like sneezing,
but you know what we haven't tried yet?
The queen of the Christmas treats.
My personal favorite:
the good old-fashioned sugar cookie.
- Mmm! - Wanna do it? Yes? Okay.
Julian, you are on measuring.
- Summer, you are on mixing. - What's my job?
Isla, you are on icing. Does that work? Good.
Okay, start with two cups of flour,
and, Isla, I'd like you to crack a couple eggs.
We need three of them, okay?
- [laughter] - Okay!
- Are you just-- - What are you doing?
Eww!
- Eww! - [laughter]
There's a piece in there. Uh-oh!
Eww!
Hey, guys, give me a second. Just keep mixing, okay?
- Okay. - Okay.
Hey. Hey, what's going on?
I took the job.
I needed to tell the kids we're leaving right after Christmas.
- Really? - Why do you look so surprised?
I don't know why.
Jess, this was an extremely hard choice.
No, I know it was,
but it kind of feels like you made the easy choice.
In what way?
It seems to me like you keep moving
because it's easier to believe that you'll never have a home
than to actually build one
and discover that something is missing.
It feels like you're running away.
Well, you would know.
What's that supposed to mean?
You run from music.
Whatever music means to you, right?
Yeah, I do. You're right.
But being here with you with these kids
make me want to change that.
You keep saying that whenever you're around me,
you admit something that you've never said before.
Do you know what the word for that is?
It's vulnerability.
Mark, no one can know the song that's in your heart
unless you let them hear it.
At the very least, don't you think you should
ask your kids how they feel before moving them again?
We're moving again?
I'm-- I'm so sorry.
I didn't-- I'm...
I'm just gonna go.
The first thing I want to say is that I'm sorry.
I never asked you for your thoughts about moving,
and I realize that now.
This is a decision that we need to make as a family, okay?
So...
I want to stay in Vienna.
Me too.
[violin playing "Joy to the World"]
Jess, where are you? You're a million miles away.
I know. I'm sorry.
Jess, I'm a bit concerned for tonight.
No, no, no, don't be. I've got this.
I'm just a little distracted.
The board of the Vienna Philharmonic
will all be here tonight,
and I want them to hear you at your best.
Perfect.
No pressure.
Is everybody ready? We should get going.
Where's Isla?
Oh, there she is.
Oh, you guys look fantastic.
Wait! Before you go...
they're from Jess.
She wanted you to open them before the pageant.
It's a heart charm, just like Jess's.
Yes, it is.
What'd you get?
What is it?
It's a place to hang my hat.
But what's the eagle?
That's a football team, bud.
Oh, so like what Jess calls soccer?
Unfortunately, no.
What do you got there, Isla? Ooh!
- It's a violin! - Nice!
Isla got a violin, and you just got a hook and a hat.
It's more than just a hook and and a hat.
Okay, you guys, we gotta go.
There's one for you too.
What?
A blanket.
"For cuddling by the fire on a cold winter night."
Jess had mentioned something about
potentially staying in Vienna?
She was asked to audition for the Vienna Philharmonic.
Really?
Jess!
Hi!
Thank you for the present.
Of course. You're welcome.
We're not moving.
What? That's great!
It's amazing.
And now I have to perform in front of all of these people.
Summer, you got this.
- Will you accompany me? - You can do this on your own.
No, no, please, I want you to play with me.
I don't know your arrangement for "Ave Maria."
I'm not singing "Ave Maria" anymore.
I'm singing "Silent Night."
Really? Why?
A little birdy told me it's your favorite song.
I'm the little birdy.
And because love is knowing the song in someone's heart
and singing it for when they need to hear it most.
Yes, I would, I would love to.
- Thanks. - [applause]
I have to go get dressed.
Good luck, honey.
I can't see from here.
Come on, let's go watch from the other side.
Y-You're not moving?
No. No, we're staying.
I was scared.
But I'm not scared anymore.
I'm ready, okay?
This is typically where we're supposed to kiss.
Mm-hmm.
- Jess, it's time. - Oh, okay.
Um...
- Can you take that? - Yeah.
Hey.
Good luck.
[applause]
Hello!
Welcome, welcome. Good evening.
We have a very special program for you this evening,
so thank you for joining us on Christmas Eve.
And thank you to the city of Vienna
for giving me the most magical holiday
I have ever had.
There truly is no Christmas like a Christmas in Vienna.
[applause]
Not just because of the markets and the food
and this stunning architecture,
but also because these past few weeks
have taught me the true meaning of Christmas.
Christmas is about love.
Christmas like...
like music, like love,
allows us to live in a magical world of our creation
that exists beyond our own.
Let's try to live there more often.
Merry Christmas.
[applause]
And now for our first performer
from the Vienna Children's Choir,
please welcome Summer Olson,
opening with a Viennese favorite.
Ready?
Yeah.
♪♪
♪ Stille nacht
♪ Heilige nacht
♪ Alles schläft
♪ Einsam wacht
♪ Glories stream from heaven afar ♪
♪ Heavenly hosts sing hallelujah ♪
♪ Christ the Savior is born
[applause]
- We'll be in touch. - Thank you.
You guys were incredible, all of you!
I'm taking the kids home.
Mark said he wanted to wait for you.
- Do you know where he is? - I lost him on stage.
Say goodbye to Jess.
Bye! See you tomorrow. Christmas morning!
There you are.
Hey.
You... were amazing.
Thank you.
What's that smile?
I just, uh...
was feeling grateful.
Thank you... for all of this.
And I also forgot to thank you for the blanket.
It's exactly what I needed.
Although it makes me feel especially bad,
since I only got you a sock.
It's not just the sock.
It was...
It was the perfect present.
So this...
This is finally when we...
♪♪