1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:20,061 --> 00:00:21,187 {\an8}Every day, 4 00:00:21,187 --> 00:00:22,939 {\an8}we pass strangers around us, 5 00:00:22,939 --> 00:00:26,484 {\an8}exchanging smiles, friendly nods... 6 00:00:26,484 --> 00:00:28,820 {\an8}maybe even a "Merry Christmas" if we're in the spirit. 7 00:00:30,363 --> 00:00:33,074 {\an8}And as we smile and greet that stranger, 8 00:00:33,074 --> 00:00:35,201 {\an8}you may think to yourself, 9 00:00:35,201 --> 00:00:36,703 {\an8}"I wonder what their life is like?" 10 00:00:38,830 --> 00:00:39,831 {\an8}You might not even think about it 11 00:00:39,831 --> 00:00:41,166 {\an8}for more than a moment, 12 00:00:41,166 --> 00:00:43,084 {\an8}as your paths aren't likely to cross again... 13 00:00:45,211 --> 00:00:46,338 {\an8}...yet these complete strangers 14 00:00:46,338 --> 00:00:48,131 {\an8}would find their way to one other... 15 00:00:50,425 --> 00:00:52,510 {\an8}...forming bonds that, at first, 16 00:00:52,510 --> 00:00:54,137 {\an8}may seem unlikely. 17 00:00:57,098 --> 00:00:59,351 {\an8}Sometimes, we discover, 18 00:00:59,351 --> 00:01:01,770 {\an8}those bonds may turn out to be 19 00:01:01,770 --> 00:01:03,438 {\an8}the very best kind. 20 00:01:47,982 --> 00:01:49,192 There you go! 21 00:01:49,192 --> 00:01:50,568 Are you happy now? 22 00:01:50,568 --> 00:01:51,695 I am. 23 00:01:51,695 --> 00:01:53,279 Now you can play 1/12th of "Silent Night". 24 00:01:53,279 --> 00:01:54,531 - Wonderful! - Mm-hmm. 25 00:01:55,782 --> 00:01:56,908 Well... 26 00:01:56,908 --> 00:01:58,451 when we meet our deadline 27 00:01:58,451 --> 00:02:02,622 and deliver these paintings to the Christmas Gallery, 28 00:02:02,622 --> 00:02:05,000 then you can teach me the other 11 parts. How's that? 29 00:02:05,000 --> 00:02:06,501 I know you're worried 30 00:02:06,501 --> 00:02:08,878 about us not selling enough at the gallery to make rent, 31 00:02:08,878 --> 00:02:10,255 but... 32 00:02:10,255 --> 00:02:11,423 God will make a way. 33 00:02:13,091 --> 00:02:14,759 You're right. 34 00:02:16,136 --> 00:02:17,178 Please, God, 35 00:02:17,178 --> 00:02:18,680 let the love of my life 36 00:02:18,680 --> 00:02:21,641 come over here and help me finish these paintings. 37 00:02:21,641 --> 00:02:22,684 Amen. 38 00:02:29,607 --> 00:02:32,777 Happy first day of December, Traci! 39 00:02:32,777 --> 00:02:34,195 I got you a little something. 40 00:02:36,156 --> 00:02:38,324 Isn't it a little early for a little something? 41 00:02:38,324 --> 00:02:40,535 Thought it might liven the place up. 42 00:02:42,162 --> 00:02:43,997 There's chocolates for each day! 43 00:02:43,997 --> 00:02:45,331 That'll get you in the spirit. 44 00:02:46,708 --> 00:02:48,376 Thank you. I love it. 45 00:02:49,377 --> 00:02:50,962 Is excessive consumption of sweets 46 00:02:50,962 --> 00:02:52,047 a stage of grief? 47 00:02:52,047 --> 00:02:53,214 Because if so, 48 00:02:53,214 --> 00:02:54,257 then I am really cruising 49 00:02:54,257 --> 00:02:55,675 through that part of the process. 50 00:02:55,675 --> 00:02:57,427 All right, let's see, 51 00:02:57,427 --> 00:02:59,804 only... 52 00:02:59,804 --> 00:03:01,348 23 more chocolates until our-- 53 00:03:03,308 --> 00:03:05,977 ...my annual Christmas exhibition. 54 00:03:08,021 --> 00:03:09,022 Want to see what I've been working on? 55 00:03:09,022 --> 00:03:10,190 Mm! Great! 56 00:03:10,190 --> 00:03:12,734 You just wait! 57 00:03:13,818 --> 00:03:15,612 This I like to call... 58 00:03:15,612 --> 00:03:17,072 "Silent Not". 59 00:03:17,072 --> 00:03:18,573 Oh, boy. 60 00:03:19,616 --> 00:03:21,076 Yeah. 61 00:03:21,076 --> 00:03:23,078 And this little, sweet gem over here 62 00:03:23,078 --> 00:03:24,412 I like to call 63 00:03:24,412 --> 00:03:27,415 "Riding in a Half-Horse, Open Sleigh". 64 00:03:29,084 --> 00:03:31,002 Okay, Trace, I am your best friend first 65 00:03:31,002 --> 00:03:32,504 and your manager second-- 66 00:03:32,504 --> 00:03:33,797 and while the manager side of me 67 00:03:33,797 --> 00:03:35,465 is a little nervous 68 00:03:35,465 --> 00:03:38,093 you won't be done for Christmas Eve, 69 00:03:38,093 --> 00:03:39,260 the friend side of me... 70 00:03:40,929 --> 00:03:42,764 ...understands. 71 00:03:42,764 --> 00:03:45,141 If you need to take another year off, take it. 72 00:03:45,141 --> 00:03:46,434 No. No. 73 00:03:46,434 --> 00:03:48,853 It's been two years, Joyce. 74 00:03:48,853 --> 00:03:50,271 I have to do this. 75 00:03:51,523 --> 00:03:53,274 I have to figure out how to work without him. 76 00:03:55,819 --> 00:03:57,570 It's just... 77 00:03:57,570 --> 00:03:59,698 we complemented each other 78 00:03:59,698 --> 00:04:01,032 in... 79 00:04:01,032 --> 00:04:01,866 every way, you know? 80 00:04:04,327 --> 00:04:05,870 I don't know, I... 81 00:04:05,870 --> 00:04:07,414 I see potential here. 82 00:04:07,414 --> 00:04:09,332 I think you can do this. 83 00:04:10,542 --> 00:04:12,961 And I know exactly what you need to do next. 84 00:04:14,129 --> 00:04:15,296 Plant myself in front of that easel 85 00:04:15,296 --> 00:04:17,090 until I've finished my masterpiece? 86 00:04:17,090 --> 00:04:18,883 No, silly... 87 00:04:18,883 --> 00:04:20,260 clear your mind! 88 00:04:20,260 --> 00:04:21,678 I'm taking you Christmas shopping! 89 00:04:21,678 --> 00:04:22,762 - No! - Yup! 90 00:04:22,762 --> 00:04:25,098 Yes! 100%! 91 00:04:25,098 --> 00:04:26,141 Can't be sad at the Christmas market. 92 00:04:26,141 --> 00:04:27,308 It's illegal. 93 00:04:35,066 --> 00:04:36,317 You've just had too much. 94 00:04:36,317 --> 00:04:38,403 I can't help myself. 95 00:04:39,195 --> 00:04:40,238 Hey! 96 00:04:40,238 --> 00:04:42,615 You guys are still here? 97 00:04:42,615 --> 00:04:45,035 Well, we were chatting after the meeting as usual... 98 00:04:45,035 --> 00:04:46,369 Which then turned into 99 00:04:46,369 --> 00:04:47,871 us getting a three-hour hot chocolate together... 100 00:04:47,871 --> 00:04:49,122 ...Which then ended 101 00:04:49,122 --> 00:04:50,957 in me realizing I forgot my scarf at church, 102 00:04:50,957 --> 00:04:52,167 so we came back here to get it. 103 00:04:52,167 --> 00:04:53,543 I see. 104 00:04:53,543 --> 00:04:55,337 That's when we noticed our beloved leader 105 00:04:55,337 --> 00:04:56,921 working away here! 106 00:04:56,921 --> 00:04:58,048 You need help? 107 00:04:58,048 --> 00:04:59,382 No, no, no. You guys, no. 108 00:04:59,382 --> 00:05:00,550 Look, I've got it covered. 109 00:05:00,550 --> 00:05:02,218 I think I'm ready to deliver these boxes 110 00:05:02,218 --> 00:05:03,345 to the women's shelter, 111 00:05:03,345 --> 00:05:04,137 and children's hospital youth center-- 112 00:05:04,137 --> 00:05:05,263 so I'm good. 113 00:05:05,263 --> 00:05:06,306 Hey, Mike, I have a question. 114 00:05:06,306 --> 00:05:07,557 Are you the real Santa Claus? 115 00:05:07,557 --> 00:05:09,351 Give us your best "Ho-Ho-Ho". 116 00:05:09,351 --> 00:05:11,227 Ho-ho-ho, Justin! 117 00:05:11,227 --> 00:05:12,187 Oh, but that wasn't a no. 118 00:05:12,187 --> 00:05:13,271 No, No. 119 00:05:13,271 --> 00:05:15,148 Listen-- I appreciate the offer, 120 00:05:15,148 --> 00:05:16,441 I do, 121 00:05:16,441 --> 00:05:17,359 but I really would like to deliver these solo, 122 00:05:17,359 --> 00:05:18,610 if I could. 123 00:05:18,610 --> 00:05:20,195 All right. 124 00:05:20,195 --> 00:05:21,821 But... 125 00:05:21,821 --> 00:05:24,407 promise us that you will also do something for yourself. 126 00:05:24,407 --> 00:05:27,369 You spend all your time helping everyone else. 127 00:05:28,328 --> 00:05:30,538 I know I do, and I will, okay? 128 00:05:30,538 --> 00:05:31,664 Okay. 129 00:05:31,664 --> 00:05:32,832 Now... 130 00:05:32,832 --> 00:05:33,833 I love you guys, but... 131 00:05:33,833 --> 00:05:34,876 let's go! Out! 132 00:05:34,876 --> 00:05:36,044 Okay! We're going! 133 00:05:36,044 --> 00:05:37,587 We're going, we're going. 134 00:05:37,587 --> 00:05:38,838 - See ya. - See ya later. 135 00:05:52,727 --> 00:05:53,895 Here we go. 136 00:05:55,105 --> 00:05:56,272 Ah, yes. 137 00:05:56,272 --> 00:05:59,234 Come on! Pick any one you want, my treat! 138 00:05:59,234 --> 00:06:00,527 All right, um... 139 00:06:00,527 --> 00:06:02,070 Ooh! How about that one? 140 00:06:02,070 --> 00:06:03,113 Hmm. 141 00:06:04,239 --> 00:06:05,532 - Oh! - Oh, I'm sorry! 142 00:06:05,532 --> 00:06:06,741 No, no, no, no! You take it! 143 00:06:06,741 --> 00:06:07,826 Please, I insist. 144 00:06:07,826 --> 00:06:09,994 You touched it one second before me, 145 00:06:09,994 --> 00:06:11,079 so, technically, you had dibs. 146 00:06:11,079 --> 00:06:12,414 Oh. 147 00:06:12,414 --> 00:06:14,207 So those are the rules for "dibs" then, huh? 148 00:06:14,207 --> 00:06:15,375 I don't make the rules, 149 00:06:15,375 --> 00:06:16,543 I do enforce them. 150 00:06:17,585 --> 00:06:19,421 - Thank you. - Yeah. 151 00:06:20,547 --> 00:06:22,173 Two strangers insisting the other gets what they want 152 00:06:22,173 --> 00:06:23,883 certainly beats the alternative this time of year, huh? 153 00:06:23,883 --> 00:06:25,885 Oh, you... 154 00:06:25,885 --> 00:06:27,554 you should have seen the tug-of-war I witnessed 155 00:06:27,554 --> 00:06:29,472 between two moms and a toy car on Black Friday. 156 00:06:29,472 --> 00:06:31,141 I can only imagine. 157 00:06:31,141 --> 00:06:32,100 Brutal. 158 00:06:35,270 --> 00:06:36,604 You know, you take this. 159 00:06:36,604 --> 00:06:37,564 What? 160 00:06:37,564 --> 00:06:38,940 You can have it. I... 161 00:06:38,940 --> 00:06:40,525 I... 162 00:06:40,525 --> 00:06:42,068 I have to go. Yeah. 163 00:06:42,068 --> 00:06:43,820 Have a nice day. 164 00:06:51,036 --> 00:06:51,911 What was that all about? 165 00:06:53,246 --> 00:06:54,205 He looks familiar. 166 00:06:55,623 --> 00:06:58,376 I think he goes to the church that Greg and I went to. 167 00:06:58,376 --> 00:06:59,919 - Grace Community? - Yeah. 168 00:07:01,087 --> 00:07:02,339 My memory's fuzzy, 169 00:07:02,339 --> 00:07:04,174 but I think he led a support group there. 170 00:07:06,384 --> 00:07:08,803 Of course, I haven't been back since... 171 00:07:10,638 --> 00:07:14,768 You know, when my aunt passed away a few years back, 172 00:07:14,768 --> 00:07:17,562 I went to a grief-support group at a local church. 173 00:07:17,562 --> 00:07:19,731 It really helped me. 174 00:07:21,066 --> 00:07:21,900 There's just something special 175 00:07:21,900 --> 00:07:23,485 about healing alongside others 176 00:07:23,485 --> 00:07:25,028 who are going through the same thing. 177 00:07:25,028 --> 00:07:27,113 And look! 178 00:07:27,113 --> 00:07:28,114 Grace has one, too! 179 00:07:31,159 --> 00:07:32,577 Thank you. 180 00:07:32,577 --> 00:07:33,787 I just don't think it's my thing. 181 00:07:33,787 --> 00:07:34,996 I don't. 182 00:07:34,996 --> 00:07:38,083 Besides, I'm feeling like my old self again! 183 00:07:38,083 --> 00:07:39,167 Yeah! 184 00:07:39,167 --> 00:07:41,544 Joy! Happiness! Fun! 185 00:07:42,379 --> 00:07:43,838 Boop-boop-boop! 186 00:07:45,757 --> 00:07:46,883 I'm not fooling anyone, am I? 187 00:07:48,093 --> 00:07:49,803 Who knows. 188 00:07:49,803 --> 00:07:52,514 Maybe it will help you move past this "painter block". 189 00:07:53,598 --> 00:07:55,016 I'll take this one. 190 00:07:55,016 --> 00:07:56,184 How's that? 191 00:07:56,184 --> 00:07:57,394 It's gorgeous. We'll take it. 192 00:07:57,394 --> 00:07:59,020 All right. Thank you. 193 00:07:59,020 --> 00:08:00,021 Here you go. 194 00:08:01,606 --> 00:08:03,024 Made your favorite-- 195 00:08:03,024 --> 00:08:05,318 pancakes, Christmas-style, 196 00:08:05,318 --> 00:08:07,696 with red and green sprinkles. 197 00:08:09,698 --> 00:08:12,575 Dad, you do know I'm not five years old anymore, right? 198 00:08:13,493 --> 00:08:14,577 Well, you know what... 199 00:08:15,662 --> 00:08:17,038 ...they actually still do the trick. 200 00:08:17,038 --> 00:08:18,039 Thank you. 201 00:08:19,249 --> 00:08:20,709 How's the Christmas painting coming along? 202 00:08:20,709 --> 00:08:24,212 Well, it's not exactly coming along quite yet. 203 00:08:24,212 --> 00:08:26,047 There is clearly something missing. 204 00:08:29,175 --> 00:08:30,635 Well... 205 00:08:30,635 --> 00:08:32,470 we think it is so admirable 206 00:08:32,470 --> 00:08:33,638 that you're choosing to carry on 207 00:08:33,638 --> 00:08:37,058 the work that you two shared together. 208 00:08:37,058 --> 00:08:40,311 Maybe you just need a little inspiration? 209 00:08:40,311 --> 00:08:42,522 My childhood art projects? 210 00:08:42,522 --> 00:08:44,107 Where did you dig these up? 211 00:08:44,107 --> 00:08:45,150 I found them 212 00:08:45,150 --> 00:08:46,026 when I was cleaning the other day. 213 00:08:46,026 --> 00:08:47,360 Do you remember 214 00:08:47,360 --> 00:08:48,862 the very first art show that you put on for us? 215 00:08:48,862 --> 00:08:50,655 Yes, I was about the same age 216 00:08:50,655 --> 00:08:52,282 as when you used to make me these pancakes. 217 00:08:54,159 --> 00:08:55,910 Look, it's Freddy Teddy. 218 00:08:57,162 --> 00:08:58,246 Do you remember Freddy Teddy? 219 00:08:58,246 --> 00:08:59,831 I remember Freddy Teddy. 220 00:08:59,831 --> 00:09:02,667 I stood in line for hours for a "Freddy Teddy". 221 00:09:03,626 --> 00:09:05,253 This is not bad for a kid. 222 00:09:05,253 --> 00:09:06,212 - Not bad at all. - No. 223 00:09:06,212 --> 00:09:07,422 Try to remember 224 00:09:07,422 --> 00:09:09,049 why you became an artist in the first place. 225 00:09:09,049 --> 00:09:11,217 To make people feel something special. 226 00:09:11,217 --> 00:09:13,261 And isn't that what brought you and Greg together? 227 00:09:19,351 --> 00:09:20,643 I'm sorry, Trace. 228 00:09:20,643 --> 00:09:21,644 I didn't mean to-- 229 00:09:21,644 --> 00:09:23,897 No, no, no, no, no. 230 00:09:23,897 --> 00:09:25,482 Dad, it's... 231 00:09:25,482 --> 00:09:27,859 it's okay. 232 00:09:27,859 --> 00:09:30,612 Just some memories just hit harder than others. 233 00:09:32,113 --> 00:09:33,948 Well, don't forget that we are here for you. 234 00:09:35,283 --> 00:09:36,951 We are so... 235 00:09:36,951 --> 00:09:39,579 blessed... 236 00:09:39,579 --> 00:09:41,664 that we're your parents. 237 00:09:42,624 --> 00:09:46,878 And I am so lucky to be your daughter. 238 00:10:20,537 --> 00:10:21,788 Are you copying me? 239 00:10:23,498 --> 00:10:24,499 - Oh... - I'm gonna tell the teacher. 240 00:10:24,499 --> 00:10:27,043 No, no. I was... 241 00:10:27,043 --> 00:10:29,879 admiring the colors and the detail. 242 00:10:29,879 --> 00:10:31,131 It's a lot better than mine. 243 00:10:32,465 --> 00:10:33,466 I don't know. 244 00:10:33,466 --> 00:10:34,718 I think you're in good shape. 245 00:10:34,718 --> 00:10:36,302 Aw, thank you. I work out. 246 00:10:41,516 --> 00:10:42,642 I'm Greg. 247 00:10:42,642 --> 00:10:44,269 Traci. 248 00:11:15,800 --> 00:11:17,218 Traci Fremont! 249 00:11:19,596 --> 00:11:21,097 Patricia. 250 00:11:21,097 --> 00:11:22,515 It's been a while. 251 00:11:22,515 --> 00:11:24,184 Yes! Oh! 252 00:11:26,186 --> 00:11:28,563 It's so good to have you back for the gallery this Christmas! 253 00:11:28,563 --> 00:11:30,065 We really missed you last year. 254 00:11:31,399 --> 00:11:32,650 Now, Joyce said 255 00:11:32,650 --> 00:11:34,110 she was working on the press release. How is-- 256 00:11:34,110 --> 00:11:35,111 Press release? 257 00:11:36,988 --> 00:11:38,406 Um... I thought you knew. 258 00:11:39,616 --> 00:11:40,700 You are committed, right? 259 00:11:40,700 --> 00:11:43,495 No. Yes, yes, yes! I am. Yes. 260 00:11:43,495 --> 00:11:44,496 Sorry, it just... 261 00:11:45,914 --> 00:11:48,375 Listen, if you're still not ready... 262 00:11:49,542 --> 00:11:50,627 I am. I am. 263 00:11:50,627 --> 00:11:51,836 I just... 264 00:11:53,296 --> 00:11:55,215 I need to make a call. 265 00:11:55,215 --> 00:11:57,133 - Okay. - Okay. 266 00:12:10,438 --> 00:12:12,065 Joyce, hey. 267 00:12:12,065 --> 00:12:14,776 I was thinking about our conversation at the market. 268 00:12:15,902 --> 00:12:17,278 What time is that next meeting? 269 00:12:36,214 --> 00:12:38,675 - What's her name? - Traci, I think. 270 00:12:38,675 --> 00:12:39,884 Yeah, I think so. 271 00:12:39,884 --> 00:12:41,261 So we'll just wait. 272 00:12:41,261 --> 00:12:42,345 Hey, there she is. Hey! 273 00:12:42,345 --> 00:12:43,555 Hey. 274 00:12:43,555 --> 00:12:44,514 You... you must be Traci. 275 00:12:44,514 --> 00:12:45,932 I am. 276 00:12:45,932 --> 00:12:48,935 We got your email about possibly joining the group. 277 00:12:48,935 --> 00:12:50,353 I'm sorry. You look extremely familiar to me. 278 00:12:50,353 --> 00:12:51,396 Have we met? 279 00:12:51,396 --> 00:12:53,273 At the Christmas market. 280 00:12:53,273 --> 00:12:54,482 Remember the ornament? 281 00:12:54,482 --> 00:12:55,483 Oh, yes! That's right. Yeah. 282 00:12:55,483 --> 00:12:56,609 Yeah. 283 00:12:56,609 --> 00:12:58,278 That's very... very funny. 284 00:12:58,278 --> 00:13:00,280 Please! Come on, join us. 285 00:13:00,280 --> 00:13:01,322 Have a seat. 286 00:13:02,782 --> 00:13:03,742 My name is Michael. 287 00:13:03,742 --> 00:13:05,285 I'm sort of 288 00:13:05,285 --> 00:13:06,828 the fearless leader of our little group here. 289 00:13:06,828 --> 00:13:07,871 Mostly fearless-- 290 00:13:07,871 --> 00:13:09,289 except when he sees a spider. 291 00:13:09,289 --> 00:13:10,373 Okay, come on. 292 00:13:10,373 --> 00:13:11,458 You should've seen him the other day... 293 00:13:11,458 --> 00:13:12,042 he jumped, like, three feet in the air! 294 00:13:12,042 --> 00:13:13,335 Okay, well, yes-- 295 00:13:13,335 --> 00:13:14,669 and I only did that once-- 296 00:13:14,669 --> 00:13:15,962 because the spider was really big. 297 00:13:15,962 --> 00:13:17,505 It was about, like, that. 298 00:13:21,676 --> 00:13:23,136 So, this is-- this is everybody? 299 00:13:23,136 --> 00:13:24,888 Yes. No, it's... 300 00:13:24,888 --> 00:13:25,847 yeah, this is everybody. 301 00:13:25,847 --> 00:13:27,349 We're kind of small but mighty! 302 00:13:27,349 --> 00:13:28,391 Right, you guys? 303 00:13:28,391 --> 00:13:30,018 I'll introduce you. This is Ethel. 304 00:13:30,018 --> 00:13:30,935 Hello. 305 00:13:30,935 --> 00:13:32,187 We have Regina here. 306 00:13:32,187 --> 00:13:33,188 - Hi. - Hi. 307 00:13:33,188 --> 00:13:34,481 And Justin. 308 00:13:34,481 --> 00:13:35,482 Hi! 309 00:13:35,482 --> 00:13:36,649 Hi. 310 00:13:36,649 --> 00:13:38,902 So, what do you say we get started, huh? 311 00:13:38,902 --> 00:13:39,944 Traci, before every session, 312 00:13:39,944 --> 00:13:41,363 we like to bow our heads in prayer. 313 00:13:46,201 --> 00:13:48,370 Dear God, 314 00:13:48,370 --> 00:13:49,496 I want to thank you 315 00:13:49,496 --> 00:13:50,997 for bringing us all together tonight. 316 00:13:50,997 --> 00:13:52,415 The team handling his surgery 317 00:13:52,415 --> 00:13:53,583 is the best there is. 318 00:13:54,959 --> 00:13:56,127 So there's hope? 319 00:13:57,462 --> 00:13:59,130 In his case, in particular... 320 00:14:00,382 --> 00:14:01,257 ...it's a risky procedure. 321 00:14:02,717 --> 00:14:05,095 I'd be doing you a disservice if I gave you false hope. 322 00:14:07,764 --> 00:14:09,057 But we've prayed. 323 00:14:10,183 --> 00:14:13,603 Me, our church, family, and friends, 324 00:14:13,603 --> 00:14:14,562 we've prayed. 325 00:14:15,897 --> 00:14:17,273 He'll be okay. 326 00:14:19,776 --> 00:14:21,569 - Amen. - Amen! 327 00:14:21,569 --> 00:14:22,696 I'm really sorry, everyone. 328 00:14:22,696 --> 00:14:24,030 I, um... 329 00:14:26,491 --> 00:14:27,409 It was nice meeting you. 330 00:14:34,958 --> 00:14:36,084 Traci! Traci! 331 00:14:39,254 --> 00:14:40,422 Are you okay? 332 00:14:40,422 --> 00:14:41,464 No. 333 00:14:41,464 --> 00:14:42,924 No, I am... 334 00:14:43,925 --> 00:14:45,093 I thought I was ready. 335 00:14:45,093 --> 00:14:46,302 I'm not. 336 00:14:46,302 --> 00:14:48,054 Look, the hardest part is just showing up. 337 00:14:49,097 --> 00:14:50,348 Okay? 338 00:14:50,348 --> 00:14:51,433 We just want you to feel welcome here, that's all. 339 00:14:52,642 --> 00:14:53,810 Thank you. 340 00:14:53,810 --> 00:14:55,311 Thank you, but... 341 00:14:58,064 --> 00:14:59,607 ...I can't. I can't. 342 00:15:15,707 --> 00:15:17,167 Okay... 343 00:15:21,588 --> 00:15:22,714 Good work, partner. 344 00:15:22,714 --> 00:15:24,758 Thank you. 345 00:15:24,758 --> 00:15:26,468 Hey, what do you say we donate this one? 346 00:15:27,552 --> 00:15:28,720 Yeah. 'Tis the season. 347 00:15:30,513 --> 00:15:31,598 God provided for us 348 00:15:31,598 --> 00:15:32,724 and now we get to bless someone else. 349 00:15:33,767 --> 00:15:35,143 I love it. 350 00:15:35,935 --> 00:15:37,270 I'm lucky... 351 00:15:37,270 --> 00:15:38,521 that you said yes to that hot chocolate 352 00:15:38,521 --> 00:15:39,773 all those years ago. 353 00:15:39,773 --> 00:15:40,940 Oh, ho, ho. 354 00:15:40,940 --> 00:15:41,983 You're just lucky that place 355 00:15:41,983 --> 00:15:43,568 was stocked full of marshmallows. 356 00:15:45,445 --> 00:15:47,864 I'm just glad we get to do this for the rest of our lives. 357 00:15:47,864 --> 00:15:49,074 Mm-hmm. 358 00:15:50,867 --> 00:15:52,202 Mm-hmm. 359 00:16:14,265 --> 00:16:15,225 Excuse me. 360 00:16:15,225 --> 00:16:17,310 Oh! 361 00:16:17,310 --> 00:16:18,395 Oops. 362 00:16:19,771 --> 00:16:20,814 It's okay. 363 00:16:20,814 --> 00:16:22,649 I have a thousand of these shirts. 364 00:16:24,025 --> 00:16:24,943 Do not worry about anything, okay? 365 00:16:24,943 --> 00:16:26,152 It was my fault. 366 00:16:26,152 --> 00:16:27,237 I shouldn't have snuck up on you like that-- 367 00:16:27,237 --> 00:16:29,489 especially when you were in the zone. 368 00:16:29,489 --> 00:16:31,658 - Oh... - Do you paint? 369 00:16:31,658 --> 00:16:32,867 - I do. - Wow, really? 370 00:16:32,867 --> 00:16:33,993 Yeah. 371 00:16:33,993 --> 00:16:35,120 That's fabulous, because I could... 372 00:16:35,120 --> 00:16:37,163 use your expertise, if you don't mind. 373 00:16:37,163 --> 00:16:40,500 I'm looking for the right paint for toy wooden trains. 374 00:16:40,500 --> 00:16:41,668 Toy wooden trains? 375 00:16:41,668 --> 00:16:43,086 Yeah, yeah. 376 00:16:43,086 --> 00:16:43,795 It's something the group does every year at Christmas. 377 00:16:43,795 --> 00:16:45,213 Oh. 378 00:16:45,213 --> 00:16:46,840 This year, we're providing toys to the youth center 379 00:16:46,840 --> 00:16:47,882 so they can decorate. 380 00:16:47,882 --> 00:16:49,384 Do our work and stuff like that. 381 00:16:49,384 --> 00:16:51,136 - That's really sweet. - Thank you. 382 00:16:51,136 --> 00:16:53,513 It kinda even sounds like... 383 00:16:53,513 --> 00:16:55,390 - Fun? - Fun. 384 00:16:55,390 --> 00:16:56,349 - Fun! - Yeah. 385 00:16:56,349 --> 00:16:57,934 No, it's a lot of fun, actually. 386 00:16:57,934 --> 00:16:58,810 We like to mix things up. 387 00:16:58,810 --> 00:17:00,186 I mean... 388 00:17:00,186 --> 00:17:01,104 Talking in a circle is just one of the things we do, 389 00:17:01,104 --> 00:17:02,272 but... yeah. 390 00:17:03,940 --> 00:17:05,442 - Quick recommendation? - Sure! 391 00:17:05,442 --> 00:17:06,943 - Yes, are you kidding? Please. - Okay. Great. 392 00:17:06,943 --> 00:17:11,364 Um, I would recommend the non-toxic acrylic. 393 00:17:11,364 --> 00:17:12,323 Okay. 394 00:17:12,323 --> 00:17:14,034 Especially since it's kids, right? 395 00:17:14,034 --> 00:17:16,119 They have every color imaginable. 396 00:17:16,119 --> 00:17:17,245 I'll just pull some for you. 397 00:17:17,245 --> 00:17:18,663 Ah, this is amazing. Thank you so much. 398 00:17:18,663 --> 00:17:20,290 Of course! Green, Christmas. 399 00:17:20,290 --> 00:17:21,666 Okay... 400 00:17:21,666 --> 00:17:23,043 It's kind of funny 401 00:17:23,043 --> 00:17:24,210 that we just bumped into each other again like this. 402 00:17:24,210 --> 00:17:25,628 You know, at first, the market, 403 00:17:25,628 --> 00:17:27,047 then group, then here. 404 00:17:27,047 --> 00:17:28,423 Ooh! Nice catch. 405 00:17:29,424 --> 00:17:30,842 Well, they do say third time's a charm. 406 00:17:32,093 --> 00:17:33,386 Except that-- not so lucky. 407 00:17:33,386 --> 00:17:34,763 Yeah, well... 408 00:17:34,763 --> 00:17:36,556 you know, people do say it's either luck, or fate, 409 00:17:36,556 --> 00:17:38,141 or God. 410 00:17:38,141 --> 00:17:40,560 Or a complete coincidence. 411 00:17:40,560 --> 00:17:41,895 Thank you. 412 00:17:41,895 --> 00:17:44,230 Well, I don't really believe in coincidences, so. 413 00:17:45,148 --> 00:17:46,358 - Uh, hey? - Yeah? 414 00:17:47,776 --> 00:17:50,487 I just wanted to apologize again for the other night. 415 00:17:52,447 --> 00:17:54,574 To be honest... 416 00:17:54,574 --> 00:17:55,784 prayer is tough for me. 417 00:17:56,951 --> 00:17:58,119 I don't know 418 00:17:58,119 --> 00:17:59,120 what I was expecting walking into a church. 419 00:17:59,996 --> 00:18:00,955 Hey, it's okay. 420 00:18:00,955 --> 00:18:02,582 It's fine, it's fine. 421 00:18:03,667 --> 00:18:05,210 My offer still stands. 422 00:18:05,210 --> 00:18:07,420 You know, we'd love to have you, and no praying required, okay? 423 00:18:07,420 --> 00:18:09,422 All right? 424 00:18:09,422 --> 00:18:10,256 So, how much-- 425 00:18:10,256 --> 00:18:11,591 No, no, no. It's on me. 426 00:18:12,592 --> 00:18:13,385 Because that's on him. 427 00:18:14,469 --> 00:18:15,845 - Thank you very much. - Yes, of course. 428 00:18:15,845 --> 00:18:17,514 I think the blue actually does help bring out my eyes. 429 00:18:17,514 --> 00:18:18,473 What do you think? 430 00:18:22,560 --> 00:18:23,478 - Mom? - Hmm? 431 00:18:24,646 --> 00:18:26,481 What other things was I good at growing up? 432 00:18:27,899 --> 00:18:29,442 What weren't you good at! 433 00:18:29,442 --> 00:18:30,777 Math, Science, 434 00:18:30,777 --> 00:18:33,405 making necklaces out of those little candies... 435 00:18:34,364 --> 00:18:35,573 A mathematician and scientist 436 00:18:35,573 --> 00:18:37,325 are probably more practical careers, 437 00:18:37,325 --> 00:18:39,744 but making candy necklaces sounds like a lot more fun. 438 00:18:39,744 --> 00:18:41,705 Uh-oh. 439 00:18:41,705 --> 00:18:42,789 Has your creative block 440 00:18:42,789 --> 00:18:43,957 progressed to the point 441 00:18:43,957 --> 00:18:45,542 where you're considering changing careers? 442 00:18:45,542 --> 00:18:49,421 It's just I kept the apartment for the art studio, 443 00:18:49,421 --> 00:18:51,798 but now I don't even want to make art, so. 444 00:18:52,841 --> 00:18:55,301 You might feel that way now, but you'll get your groove back. 445 00:18:55,301 --> 00:18:56,803 You know, it just takes time. 446 00:18:56,803 --> 00:19:01,766 Or maybe it's time I let it go. 447 00:19:04,686 --> 00:19:06,438 You know... 448 00:19:06,438 --> 00:19:10,692 Greg loved talking about your gifts, 449 00:19:10,692 --> 00:19:11,651 your compassion, 450 00:19:11,651 --> 00:19:12,819 your... 451 00:19:12,819 --> 00:19:14,779 perseverance... 452 00:19:14,779 --> 00:19:16,573 your knack for helping others. 453 00:19:18,283 --> 00:19:21,119 So, before you go make any big decisions, 454 00:19:21,119 --> 00:19:24,497 think about the ways that your... 455 00:19:24,497 --> 00:19:25,874 gifts 456 00:19:25,874 --> 00:19:26,875 influence your art. 457 00:19:28,668 --> 00:19:30,295 Whoa! 458 00:19:30,295 --> 00:19:32,505 Did Michelangelo design these? 459 00:19:32,505 --> 00:19:34,341 Oh, Dad. 460 00:19:34,341 --> 00:19:35,759 Hey, where are you going with those? 461 00:19:35,759 --> 00:19:37,677 Well... 462 00:19:37,677 --> 00:19:39,220 I am going to take them 463 00:19:39,220 --> 00:19:41,097 to some people... 464 00:19:41,097 --> 00:19:42,474 who could use a little Christmas cheer. 465 00:19:46,019 --> 00:19:47,103 That looks great, Ethel. 466 00:19:47,103 --> 00:19:48,396 Thank you. 467 00:19:48,396 --> 00:19:50,690 Thank you for taking the lead on the trimmings. 468 00:19:50,690 --> 00:19:52,025 You're welcome. 469 00:19:52,025 --> 00:19:53,985 So what do you say we get started, guys? 470 00:19:53,985 --> 00:19:55,195 Huh? 471 00:19:55,195 --> 00:19:56,613 Yeah, sounds good. 472 00:19:56,613 --> 00:19:57,655 It's about time. 473 00:19:57,655 --> 00:19:58,907 All right... 474 00:19:58,907 --> 00:20:00,492 Hi. 475 00:20:06,414 --> 00:20:07,916 I brought cookies. 476 00:20:09,084 --> 00:20:10,877 I hope I don't spoil your dinner. 477 00:20:10,877 --> 00:20:12,629 Not at all. 478 00:20:12,629 --> 00:20:14,547 Justin already spoiled our dinner! 479 00:20:14,547 --> 00:20:16,383 But we always have room for more. 480 00:20:17,884 --> 00:20:19,052 Well... 481 00:20:19,052 --> 00:20:21,846 technically, they are "apology cookies". 482 00:20:21,846 --> 00:20:23,014 I am-- 483 00:20:23,014 --> 00:20:25,141 I'm really sorry for running out. 484 00:20:25,141 --> 00:20:26,559 No need to apologize, dear. 485 00:20:26,559 --> 00:20:28,520 We're just happy you came back! 486 00:20:28,520 --> 00:20:31,398 This group is all about second chances. 487 00:20:31,398 --> 00:20:33,858 Yeah, and third chances, fourth chances... 488 00:20:33,858 --> 00:20:34,859 however many it takes. 489 00:20:34,859 --> 00:20:37,278 Yeah. 490 00:20:37,278 --> 00:20:40,156 So, since this is Traci's official first meeting, 491 00:20:40,156 --> 00:20:41,199 I'd like to remind everybody 492 00:20:41,199 --> 00:20:43,410 this is a judgment-free zone here. 493 00:20:43,410 --> 00:20:44,744 Speak freely, honestly, 494 00:20:44,744 --> 00:20:45,745 but only if you're led, 495 00:20:45,745 --> 00:20:46,621 and keep in mind 496 00:20:46,621 --> 00:20:48,289 that whatever is said here... 497 00:20:48,289 --> 00:20:50,291 stays here. Okay? 498 00:20:51,251 --> 00:20:53,378 I thought we'd start with some check-ins. 499 00:20:53,378 --> 00:20:54,879 Let's have a seat, shall we? 500 00:20:54,879 --> 00:20:55,964 Okay. 501 00:21:00,844 --> 00:21:03,596 I took a trip down to the Christmas market, 502 00:21:03,596 --> 00:21:07,976 where Ron and I used to play Santa and Mrs. Claus. 503 00:21:09,978 --> 00:21:12,147 I didn't stay for very long, 504 00:21:12,147 --> 00:21:14,107 but I... 505 00:21:14,107 --> 00:21:16,735 I did manage to sit with the discomfort 506 00:21:16,735 --> 00:21:17,736 for a little while. 507 00:21:17,736 --> 00:21:18,653 That's good, 508 00:21:18,653 --> 00:21:20,447 because I know that you and Ron 509 00:21:20,447 --> 00:21:21,781 have shared a lot of memories there. 510 00:21:21,781 --> 00:21:23,992 So many happy ones. 511 00:21:27,412 --> 00:21:30,999 Ron was the best Santa in the whole world. 512 00:21:30,999 --> 00:21:32,125 We married later in life, 513 00:21:32,125 --> 00:21:34,085 so we never had any kids of our own. 514 00:21:34,085 --> 00:21:35,295 but one year, 515 00:21:35,295 --> 00:21:38,006 Ron had the idea to volunteer as Santa. 516 00:21:38,006 --> 00:21:39,090 ...definitely on the Nice List. 517 00:21:39,090 --> 00:21:41,009 He already had the look down pat. 518 00:21:42,594 --> 00:21:45,764 Santa sees a toy truck in your future. 519 00:21:45,764 --> 00:21:46,723 Oh! 520 00:21:47,891 --> 00:21:49,934 What would I do without you, Mrs. Claus? 521 00:21:52,187 --> 00:21:53,146 Plus the occasional kid 522 00:21:53,146 --> 00:21:54,481 that would tug on his beard 523 00:21:54,481 --> 00:21:57,067 to make sure he was the real Santa. 524 00:21:57,067 --> 00:21:59,152 Yeah. 525 00:21:59,152 --> 00:22:00,570 His beard was real. It was real. 526 00:22:01,863 --> 00:22:03,907 My husband passed away a couple of years ago, 527 00:22:03,907 --> 00:22:05,033 and... 528 00:22:06,368 --> 00:22:07,994 ...life has not been the same since then, but... 529 00:22:10,080 --> 00:22:11,706 ...the passing of time helps. 530 00:22:12,707 --> 00:22:15,752 Especially when you're surrounded by loved ones. 531 00:22:16,711 --> 00:22:17,754 Thank you. 532 00:22:17,754 --> 00:22:18,838 Thank you! 533 00:22:19,881 --> 00:22:21,132 Thank you. Yeah. 534 00:22:21,132 --> 00:22:22,175 May I actually go next? 535 00:22:22,175 --> 00:22:23,176 Of course. 536 00:22:23,176 --> 00:22:24,636 Yeah, I... 537 00:22:24,636 --> 00:22:26,179 I was supposed to stop by my parents' house 538 00:22:26,179 --> 00:22:27,097 the other night for dinner, 539 00:22:27,097 --> 00:22:28,223 but... 540 00:22:28,223 --> 00:22:29,432 I just told myself 541 00:22:29,432 --> 00:22:30,600 it would end in another argument. 542 00:22:30,600 --> 00:22:32,686 So I went back to the bakery, 543 00:22:32,686 --> 00:22:33,895 as usual. 544 00:22:35,188 --> 00:22:36,523 I mean, it's just... 545 00:22:36,523 --> 00:22:39,526 I think it's just where I feel closest to Nai Nai. 546 00:22:39,526 --> 00:22:40,777 Oh! Nai Nai is my grandmother. 547 00:22:41,778 --> 00:22:42,821 Yeah, I've been running her bakery 548 00:22:42,821 --> 00:22:44,239 ever since she passed away last year, 549 00:22:44,239 --> 00:22:46,991 hence our weekly sugar-rushes. 550 00:22:46,991 --> 00:22:48,910 Thank you. 551 00:22:48,910 --> 00:22:51,538 I dropped out of law school to take it over. 552 00:22:51,538 --> 00:22:53,873 And that did not go over well with my dad. 553 00:22:56,126 --> 00:22:57,335 Well, Justin, 554 00:22:57,335 --> 00:22:58,962 I know you'll patch things up with your dad. 555 00:22:58,962 --> 00:23:00,213 You will. 556 00:23:00,213 --> 00:23:02,549 When the time is right, okay? 557 00:23:02,549 --> 00:23:04,426 Thanks. I hope so. 558 00:23:06,177 --> 00:23:07,178 Regina? 559 00:23:09,264 --> 00:23:10,890 Would you like to share anything today? 560 00:23:16,271 --> 00:23:17,564 That's totally okay. 561 00:23:21,943 --> 00:23:23,111 Traci? 562 00:23:24,612 --> 00:23:26,364 And there's no pressure at all. 563 00:23:26,364 --> 00:23:27,574 I feel angry. 564 00:23:29,284 --> 00:23:30,910 Okay. 565 00:23:30,910 --> 00:23:32,829 That's all I really want to say. 566 00:23:35,957 --> 00:23:36,958 Thank you for sharing. 567 00:23:41,963 --> 00:23:43,089 Thank you, all. 568 00:23:45,133 --> 00:23:47,427 ...And the fire alarm in the kitchen was blaring. 569 00:23:47,427 --> 00:23:48,970 When the firefighters showed up, 570 00:23:48,970 --> 00:23:50,722 I was mortified. 571 00:23:50,722 --> 00:23:52,766 I mean, it was my first time baking all those pies at once. 572 00:23:52,766 --> 00:23:54,976 You know, Nai Nai trusted I could do it all on my own, 573 00:23:54,976 --> 00:23:56,978 but she probably trusted me a little too much. 574 00:23:58,938 --> 00:24:00,857 But, you know, she still gave me another chance after that, 575 00:24:00,857 --> 00:24:02,609 and that's what I loved about her. 576 00:24:02,609 --> 00:24:04,611 She-- she embodied the spirit of forgiveness. 577 00:24:04,611 --> 00:24:07,197 I think your Nai Nai and I would have made fast friends. 578 00:24:07,197 --> 00:24:08,156 No doubt about it. 579 00:24:10,992 --> 00:24:12,327 I... I have a question. 580 00:24:12,327 --> 00:24:13,828 Sure. 581 00:24:14,746 --> 00:24:17,499 Does talking about all this... 582 00:24:17,499 --> 00:24:18,875 ever make you feel like 583 00:24:18,875 --> 00:24:21,670 you're just reliving the pain of the loss of them 584 00:24:21,670 --> 00:24:23,713 over and over again? 585 00:24:24,589 --> 00:24:26,174 I felt a lot of anger, too. 586 00:24:27,550 --> 00:24:29,969 It seemed like everyone was trying really hard 587 00:24:29,969 --> 00:24:31,012 to say the right thing. 588 00:24:32,055 --> 00:24:33,139 I appreciated their efforts, 589 00:24:33,139 --> 00:24:34,724 but I was so angry 590 00:24:34,724 --> 00:24:37,018 that nobody could really understand. 591 00:24:38,978 --> 00:24:39,896 They understand. 592 00:24:45,360 --> 00:24:46,528 So... 593 00:24:46,528 --> 00:24:47,946 I just want to say, before we close tonight, 594 00:24:47,946 --> 00:24:50,699 I need to discuss one small order of business. 595 00:24:52,492 --> 00:24:53,827 Now, I know we all know 596 00:24:53,827 --> 00:24:55,620 that helping others during the holiday season, 597 00:24:55,620 --> 00:24:57,706 it's a big thing of what we do here, 598 00:24:57,706 --> 00:25:00,333 so we are all volunteering at the children's youth center 599 00:25:00,333 --> 00:25:01,543 this Sunday 600 00:25:01,543 --> 00:25:03,003 for the Polar Express Christmas Party. 601 00:25:03,003 --> 00:25:05,672 But we have to all discuss how we can contribute, so... 602 00:25:05,672 --> 00:25:06,840 I've got baked goods covered. 603 00:25:06,840 --> 00:25:07,966 Check. 604 00:25:07,966 --> 00:25:09,217 - I could bring some decorations. - Love it. 605 00:25:09,217 --> 00:25:10,343 I can handle story-telling. 606 00:25:10,343 --> 00:25:12,595 Good. Okay. 607 00:25:12,595 --> 00:25:14,055 There's one thing missing. 608 00:25:14,055 --> 00:25:16,224 We need somebody who can actually help paint toy trains. 609 00:25:19,019 --> 00:25:21,062 Man, I wish we knew somebody with that skill set... 610 00:25:28,403 --> 00:25:29,404 I will be there. 611 00:25:29,404 --> 00:25:31,114 Great! Thank you, Traci! 612 00:25:31,114 --> 00:25:32,198 Yes. 613 00:25:32,198 --> 00:25:33,241 All right, session complete. 614 00:25:33,241 --> 00:25:34,617 See you all this weekend. 615 00:26:05,273 --> 00:26:06,358 Hi. 616 00:26:06,358 --> 00:26:07,984 Hey. 617 00:26:14,491 --> 00:26:17,327 You seem... 618 00:26:17,327 --> 00:26:18,870 happy. 619 00:26:20,163 --> 00:26:21,331 Well, why wouldn't I be? 620 00:26:21,331 --> 00:26:22,874 Look who's sitting next to me. 621 00:26:37,472 --> 00:26:39,265 Traci! Traci! 622 00:26:39,265 --> 00:26:40,225 Hey. 623 00:26:40,225 --> 00:26:41,685 Um... 624 00:26:41,685 --> 00:26:43,353 I just wanted to say I'm glad you came tonight. 625 00:26:44,354 --> 00:26:45,397 Oh... 626 00:26:45,397 --> 00:26:46,439 All right, listen. 627 00:26:46,439 --> 00:26:47,399 Hit me with it-- first impressions? 628 00:26:49,359 --> 00:26:51,611 Everyone was warm and welcoming. 629 00:26:51,611 --> 00:26:54,030 Sorry my contributions were a bit... 630 00:26:55,323 --> 00:26:56,658 ...minimal. 631 00:26:56,658 --> 00:26:57,784 What are you talking about? No, they weren't at all. 632 00:26:57,784 --> 00:26:58,993 There are no expectations, ever. 633 00:26:58,993 --> 00:27:00,620 - Thank you. - I mean, look at Regina. 634 00:27:00,620 --> 00:27:01,913 She's been here for, I think, a few months 635 00:27:01,913 --> 00:27:03,164 and has only said a couple of words, so. 636 00:27:04,582 --> 00:27:05,875 Everybody's at their own pace. 637 00:27:08,003 --> 00:27:09,671 So, I will see you Sunday, right? 638 00:27:10,755 --> 00:27:11,715 Paintbrush in-hand. 639 00:27:11,715 --> 00:27:13,049 Hey, I'll keep my distance then. 640 00:27:16,177 --> 00:27:17,637 I noticed... 641 00:27:17,637 --> 00:27:20,056 that you didn't share. 642 00:27:22,600 --> 00:27:23,768 Sorry? 643 00:27:23,768 --> 00:27:24,894 I don't mean to assume... 644 00:27:26,229 --> 00:27:27,689 Have you also lost someone? 645 00:27:30,608 --> 00:27:32,110 I mean... Yeah, I mean... 646 00:27:32,110 --> 00:27:33,486 You know what, you don't need to answer that. 647 00:27:33,486 --> 00:27:34,529 I should not have asked you that. 648 00:27:34,529 --> 00:27:35,655 It's okay. 649 00:27:35,655 --> 00:27:37,198 No, it's totally okay, all right? 650 00:27:38,241 --> 00:27:39,325 It's just, as the leader, 651 00:27:39,325 --> 00:27:40,702 I like to put my focus on everyone else. 652 00:27:42,370 --> 00:27:43,538 But listen, I've got to lock up. 653 00:27:43,538 --> 00:27:46,166 I'm glad you came tonight again. 654 00:27:46,166 --> 00:27:47,167 Goodnight, okay? 655 00:27:47,167 --> 00:27:48,710 Yeah. 656 00:27:50,712 --> 00:27:52,339 - I'll see you Sunday? - Yeah. 657 00:27:52,339 --> 00:27:53,423 All right! 658 00:28:06,561 --> 00:28:08,146 Trace? 659 00:28:10,065 --> 00:28:12,400 Picked you up some morning motivation! 660 00:28:12,400 --> 00:28:14,778 Peppermint mocha! 661 00:28:18,198 --> 00:28:21,159 How are you so joyful so early in the morning? 662 00:28:21,159 --> 00:28:23,286 "Joy"-- it's right there in my name! 663 00:28:25,288 --> 00:28:26,456 - Hi. - Hi. 664 00:28:27,665 --> 00:28:29,209 Oh! 665 00:28:29,209 --> 00:28:30,085 Oh, no, no, no, no. 666 00:28:30,085 --> 00:28:31,378 It's not there yet, it's not, 667 00:28:31,378 --> 00:28:33,380 but at least I was able to get some work done 668 00:28:33,380 --> 00:28:34,547 after last night. 669 00:28:34,547 --> 00:28:36,633 Oh! After the group, right? 670 00:28:36,633 --> 00:28:37,759 How was that? 671 00:28:37,759 --> 00:28:38,968 You know what, 672 00:28:38,968 --> 00:28:42,013 it... it wasn't horrible, actually. 673 00:28:42,013 --> 00:28:44,140 I mean, I don't know how much I'll share, 674 00:28:44,140 --> 00:28:45,266 if at all, 675 00:28:45,266 --> 00:28:46,601 but it was kind of nice 676 00:28:46,601 --> 00:28:47,936 being around people 677 00:28:47,936 --> 00:28:50,063 who understood what I was going through. 678 00:28:51,106 --> 00:28:53,024 I know, I know. You were right. 679 00:28:54,484 --> 00:28:57,278 It seems to be having a positive effect on your art. 680 00:28:57,278 --> 00:28:58,571 I mean, look-- 681 00:28:58,571 --> 00:28:59,864 you've gone from half-paintings 682 00:28:59,864 --> 00:29:01,241 to three-fourths of paintings! 683 00:29:01,241 --> 00:29:03,576 I think that's called deadline anxiety. 684 00:29:04,744 --> 00:29:06,329 Have you landed on a theme? 685 00:29:08,331 --> 00:29:09,499 - Ready for it? - Mm-hmm. 686 00:29:12,460 --> 00:29:13,628 "Christmas"! 687 00:29:13,628 --> 00:29:15,422 I'm gonna need a little more than that 688 00:29:15,422 --> 00:29:16,798 for the promotional materials. 689 00:29:16,798 --> 00:29:18,717 I'll keep working on it. 690 00:29:18,717 --> 00:29:20,969 Okay, well, I'll let you be. 691 00:29:20,969 --> 00:29:25,140 Remember, the artists' meet and greet is next week. 692 00:29:25,140 --> 00:29:27,225 Talking about what you're planning to present 693 00:29:27,225 --> 00:29:28,685 will really help generate some buzz. 694 00:29:29,769 --> 00:29:30,687 Greg used to do that. 695 00:29:30,687 --> 00:29:32,814 Hey... 696 00:29:32,814 --> 00:29:34,357 you're not gonna be alone up there. 697 00:29:35,817 --> 00:29:38,361 I'll be right next to you if you need me. 698 00:29:39,612 --> 00:29:40,864 Thank you. 699 00:29:42,615 --> 00:29:44,159 I'm gonna work for a few more hours, 700 00:29:44,159 --> 00:29:46,828 and then I'm gonna meet Michael at the youth center. 701 00:29:46,828 --> 00:29:48,079 Michael? 702 00:29:48,079 --> 00:29:49,873 Uh, he leads the support group, 703 00:29:49,873 --> 00:29:51,124 and we're-- 704 00:29:51,124 --> 00:29:52,167 we're volunteering at the youth center today. 705 00:29:52,167 --> 00:29:53,251 Great. 706 00:29:53,251 --> 00:29:54,502 Oh, wait-- 707 00:29:54,502 --> 00:29:55,670 he's the guy, 708 00:29:55,670 --> 00:29:56,921 the one from the market, 709 00:29:56,921 --> 00:29:57,922 with the ornament. 710 00:29:57,922 --> 00:29:59,257 The handsome one 711 00:29:59,257 --> 00:30:01,176 who got all shy around you like a boy with a crush? 712 00:30:01,176 --> 00:30:03,595 I think we're remembering that moment differently, 713 00:30:03,595 --> 00:30:04,763 but yes. 714 00:30:04,763 --> 00:30:06,473 Mm-hmm. 715 00:30:06,473 --> 00:30:07,515 What are the odds 716 00:30:07,515 --> 00:30:08,975 you'd bump into him at the market? 717 00:30:12,562 --> 00:30:15,398 Maybe that divine meeting was just meant to be. 718 00:30:17,025 --> 00:30:18,360 I don't know that I really believe 719 00:30:18,360 --> 00:30:20,737 that anything is "meant to be" anymore. 720 00:30:20,737 --> 00:30:22,364 But you know what I do believe in? 721 00:30:22,364 --> 00:30:23,365 Hmm? 722 00:30:23,365 --> 00:30:24,657 - Coffee. - Coffee! 723 00:30:24,657 --> 00:30:25,909 - Coffee. - Coffee. 724 00:30:28,953 --> 00:30:32,707 ♪ Come and behold Him ♪ 725 00:30:32,707 --> 00:30:36,711 ♪ Born the King of Angels ♪ 726 00:30:36,711 --> 00:30:40,882 ♪ O, come let us adore Him... ♪ 727 00:30:40,882 --> 00:30:45,220 ♪ O, come let us adore Him ♪ 728 00:30:45,220 --> 00:30:50,100 ♪ O, come let us adore Him... ♪ 729 00:30:50,100 --> 00:30:55,397 ♪ Christ the Lord ♪ 730 00:30:55,397 --> 00:30:57,232 Amazing, guys! 731 00:30:57,232 --> 00:30:58,733 Yes! Yes! 732 00:30:58,733 --> 00:31:00,110 Take five, guys. I appreciate that. 733 00:31:00,110 --> 00:31:01,778 Thank you, thank you. 734 00:31:01,778 --> 00:31:02,946 All right. 735 00:31:04,489 --> 00:31:05,949 Regina! Hey! 736 00:31:07,575 --> 00:31:08,535 Hi. 737 00:31:09,786 --> 00:31:10,954 Any chance we'll see you back up here 738 00:31:10,954 --> 00:31:12,330 one of these Sundays, or? 739 00:31:13,415 --> 00:31:14,457 Maybe. 740 00:31:14,457 --> 00:31:17,293 The choir isn't the same without you. 741 00:31:18,795 --> 00:31:19,963 I miss you. 742 00:31:23,258 --> 00:31:24,467 We miss you! 743 00:31:28,179 --> 00:31:29,139 And I know she would love to hear you 744 00:31:29,139 --> 00:31:30,432 up there again, too. 745 00:31:35,645 --> 00:31:36,646 I'll... I'll see you soon. 746 00:31:36,646 --> 00:31:37,647 Hey... 747 00:31:42,861 --> 00:31:44,821 All right, y'all. 748 00:31:44,821 --> 00:31:45,989 Round two! 749 00:31:53,621 --> 00:31:54,622 Hello, Michael! 750 00:31:54,622 --> 00:31:56,374 Denise, hey! 751 00:31:56,374 --> 00:31:57,834 Merry Christmas. 752 00:31:57,834 --> 00:31:58,960 So, listen, I've got clothes, 753 00:31:58,960 --> 00:32:00,795 I've got books, I've got toys galore. 754 00:32:00,795 --> 00:32:02,297 Well, on behalf of me and the kids, 755 00:32:02,297 --> 00:32:03,882 it's always very much appreciated. 756 00:32:03,882 --> 00:32:05,342 Well, I appreciate you. 757 00:32:05,342 --> 00:32:07,594 Um, I've got to get all of these boxes in there 758 00:32:07,594 --> 00:32:08,887 before the group arrives, so. 759 00:32:08,887 --> 00:32:10,805 - Hey. - Yeah? 760 00:32:10,805 --> 00:32:13,516 I'm a little worried about you. 761 00:32:13,516 --> 00:32:15,518 Yeah, I'm doing fine. 762 00:32:15,518 --> 00:32:16,895 I'm fine. No. 763 00:32:16,895 --> 00:32:18,563 I'm just trying to help out wherever there's a need. 764 00:32:18,563 --> 00:32:19,522 Just like Melody did. 765 00:32:21,816 --> 00:32:23,193 I've known you and Melody for years now, 766 00:32:23,193 --> 00:32:25,070 so I think I can say this... 767 00:32:26,446 --> 00:32:27,781 It seems like you're trying to atone 768 00:32:27,781 --> 00:32:29,532 for something you had no control over. 769 00:32:32,869 --> 00:32:34,329 Denise, I don't know what else to do. 770 00:32:34,329 --> 00:32:35,872 Okay? 771 00:32:35,872 --> 00:32:37,665 I know this isn't going to bring her back, 772 00:32:37,665 --> 00:32:39,793 but it definitely eases the guilt. 773 00:32:39,793 --> 00:32:41,670 You have nothing to feel guilty about. 774 00:32:44,547 --> 00:32:46,132 Well, listen... 775 00:32:46,132 --> 00:32:48,218 would you mind helping me finish all these? 776 00:33:08,988 --> 00:33:12,659 ♪ Feel the magic once again ♪ 777 00:33:12,659 --> 00:33:14,411 ♪ It's coming, it's coming ♪ 778 00:33:14,411 --> 00:33:16,204 ♪ Christmas ♪ 779 00:33:16,204 --> 00:33:21,042 ♪ Gather family Bring your friends... ♪ 780 00:33:21,042 --> 00:33:22,627 - You're getting a workout. - Tell me about it. 781 00:33:22,627 --> 00:33:25,088 Makes up for all those weeks I skipped leg day. 782 00:33:27,924 --> 00:33:29,092 Hey, tell you what-- 783 00:33:29,092 --> 00:33:30,552 why don't you and I do some face painting? 784 00:33:31,594 --> 00:33:33,138 And then we give Conductor Michael here 785 00:33:33,138 --> 00:33:34,139 a little bit of a break. 786 00:33:34,139 --> 00:33:35,348 What do you think? 787 00:33:35,348 --> 00:33:36,266 All right. 788 00:33:36,266 --> 00:33:37,183 All right, come on. 789 00:33:37,183 --> 00:33:38,351 One, two, three-- Oh! 790 00:33:39,436 --> 00:33:40,645 All right, so here's the deal. 791 00:33:40,645 --> 00:33:44,399 The key is you just have to sit super still-- 792 00:33:44,399 --> 00:33:45,567 Cookies! 793 00:33:45,567 --> 00:33:46,484 There she goes. 794 00:33:48,611 --> 00:33:49,612 There goes my subject. 795 00:33:50,905 --> 00:33:51,948 Well, you know what, I'll be your muse. 796 00:33:51,948 --> 00:33:53,116 - Yeah? - Yeah. 797 00:33:57,078 --> 00:33:58,580 - Here we go... - All right. 798 00:33:58,580 --> 00:33:59,581 Are you ready for this? 799 00:33:59,581 --> 00:34:00,790 Yeah. Make me pretty. 800 00:34:03,960 --> 00:34:05,128 All right... 801 00:34:05,128 --> 00:34:06,588 - Okay. - Okay. 802 00:34:07,547 --> 00:34:08,798 You know, you're really good with kids. 803 00:34:09,924 --> 00:34:11,134 How can you not love them? 804 00:34:11,134 --> 00:34:13,386 They inspire me to have "child-like faith". 805 00:34:15,180 --> 00:34:16,264 I guess you're right. 806 00:34:21,061 --> 00:34:22,479 All right. 807 00:34:23,438 --> 00:34:25,940 This might truly be my best work yet. 808 00:34:25,940 --> 00:34:27,108 Really? 809 00:34:27,108 --> 00:34:28,902 - I mean... yes. - Drumroll. 810 00:34:28,902 --> 00:34:30,362 Pretty amazing. 811 00:34:32,489 --> 00:34:33,448 Ta-dah! 812 00:34:33,448 --> 00:34:35,200 Oh! Wow! 813 00:34:35,200 --> 00:34:36,284 Oh, no. I'm not done. 814 00:34:36,284 --> 00:34:37,869 I'm going into Vogue. 815 00:34:37,869 --> 00:34:38,912 I'm not done! 816 00:34:38,912 --> 00:34:39,996 Here we go! 817 00:34:39,996 --> 00:34:41,122 Now you're done. 818 00:34:41,122 --> 00:34:42,540 Oh, that's... 819 00:34:43,625 --> 00:34:46,002 Guys, come look at Conductor Michael! 820 00:34:46,002 --> 00:34:48,254 I mean, look at this. 821 00:34:48,254 --> 00:34:49,964 - Rudolph the Reindeer! - Rudolph the Reindeer! 822 00:34:49,964 --> 00:34:51,383 Rudolph the Reindeer! 823 00:35:04,688 --> 00:35:06,189 Those kids had a blast! 824 00:35:07,190 --> 00:35:08,274 I think the more exhausted we were, 825 00:35:08,274 --> 00:35:09,901 the more fun they had. 826 00:35:09,901 --> 00:35:10,902 That's a good way of putting it. 827 00:35:10,902 --> 00:35:12,028 I'm spent. 828 00:35:12,028 --> 00:35:12,946 Listen, guys, I want to thank you 829 00:35:12,946 --> 00:35:14,030 for your hard work today. 830 00:35:14,030 --> 00:35:16,658 It was such a special, special day. 831 00:35:16,658 --> 00:35:17,867 Good job. 832 00:35:21,204 --> 00:35:22,706 Do you want me to put it over here? 833 00:35:22,706 --> 00:35:24,374 No, let's just put all the stuff down here. 834 00:35:42,809 --> 00:35:45,186 The doctor said not to worry. 835 00:35:45,186 --> 00:35:47,230 You've got the best care in the world. 836 00:35:48,189 --> 00:35:49,357 How are you? 837 00:35:52,444 --> 00:35:53,987 Always putting others first. 838 00:35:55,905 --> 00:35:57,407 I love your big, beautiful heart. 839 00:35:59,868 --> 00:36:01,745 At least that's one part of me that's still in good shape. 840 00:36:10,670 --> 00:36:12,422 I'm gonna be home before you know it. 841 00:36:12,422 --> 00:36:15,508 We're gonna be painting... 842 00:36:15,508 --> 00:36:17,385 eating too many Christmas cookies. 843 00:36:18,762 --> 00:36:19,763 Singing in church... 844 00:36:22,265 --> 00:36:23,767 Front row? 845 00:36:24,851 --> 00:36:26,394 Best seats in the house. 846 00:36:29,105 --> 00:36:31,316 Yeah. 847 00:36:49,209 --> 00:36:51,002 "Best seats in the house." 848 00:37:12,190 --> 00:37:14,484 - Hey, Trace! - Hi! 849 00:37:16,361 --> 00:37:18,905 December 15th! 850 00:37:18,905 --> 00:37:20,073 Don't remind me. 851 00:37:20,073 --> 00:37:22,325 The gallery is neigh. 852 00:37:22,325 --> 00:37:23,868 Don't you mean "nigh"? 853 00:37:23,868 --> 00:37:27,122 I like "neigh," like the reindeer would say. 854 00:37:27,122 --> 00:37:28,415 'Tis the season, right? 855 00:37:29,833 --> 00:37:30,875 Thank you! 856 00:37:30,875 --> 00:37:33,670 Got a front-page ad for your exhibit! 857 00:37:33,670 --> 00:37:34,796 Oh, man. 858 00:37:34,796 --> 00:37:37,716 And top billing on the gallery invite. 859 00:37:38,675 --> 00:37:43,972 "Traci Fremont returns for a holiday surprise." 860 00:37:43,972 --> 00:37:45,056 You're a genius. 861 00:37:45,056 --> 00:37:47,225 It'll add intrigue, 862 00:37:47,225 --> 00:37:48,935 and give you more time to pick a theme. 863 00:37:48,935 --> 00:37:51,271 Now, don't forget, meet and greet is on Thursday. 864 00:37:51,271 --> 00:37:52,647 Think you could have it figured out by then? 865 00:37:54,232 --> 00:37:56,860 Traci Fremont's Return... 866 00:37:56,860 --> 00:37:58,403 Is Neigh." 867 00:38:00,739 --> 00:38:01,990 - Yeah. - I'll keep working on it. 868 00:38:01,990 --> 00:38:03,033 Okay. 869 00:38:11,666 --> 00:38:13,001 Oh... 870 00:38:13,001 --> 00:38:14,169 it all looks so good. 871 00:38:16,713 --> 00:38:18,214 How much for one of everything? 872 00:38:18,214 --> 00:38:19,299 Traci? 873 00:38:19,299 --> 00:38:20,842 After all your stories, 874 00:38:20,842 --> 00:38:22,761 I feel like I'm visiting a historical landmark. 875 00:38:22,761 --> 00:38:25,138 Yeah. Well, in a way, it kind of is one. 876 00:38:25,138 --> 00:38:26,723 Are you headed to group soon? 877 00:38:26,723 --> 00:38:27,640 Yeah. 878 00:38:27,640 --> 00:38:29,184 I just gotta put some stuff away. 879 00:38:29,184 --> 00:38:30,435 Did you-- did you wanna walk together? 880 00:38:31,478 --> 00:38:32,604 I would love that. 881 00:38:32,604 --> 00:38:33,855 Cool. 882 00:38:33,855 --> 00:38:35,648 Ooh, one last thing. 883 00:38:36,941 --> 00:38:38,902 Compliments of the chef. 884 00:38:38,902 --> 00:38:39,944 How can I resist? 885 00:38:39,944 --> 00:38:40,945 Let me see... 886 00:38:42,113 --> 00:38:43,365 Maybe this. 887 00:38:43,365 --> 00:38:44,324 Best choice. 888 00:38:44,324 --> 00:38:45,492 - Yeah! - Yeah. 889 00:38:50,246 --> 00:38:51,706 Mm... 890 00:38:51,706 --> 00:38:52,999 Mm! 891 00:38:52,999 --> 00:38:56,503 Wait, is this chocolate inside a chocolate donut 892 00:38:56,503 --> 00:38:58,421 with chocolate frosting and chocolate sprinkles? 893 00:38:58,421 --> 00:38:59,631 Oh, yeah! 894 00:38:59,631 --> 00:39:01,966 That is Nai Nai's quadruple chocolate donut. 895 00:39:01,966 --> 00:39:03,343 It's about a week's worth of calories. 896 00:39:03,343 --> 00:39:04,302 Worth it. 897 00:39:04,302 --> 00:39:05,595 That's what they say. 898 00:39:07,263 --> 00:39:08,306 Now... 899 00:39:08,306 --> 00:39:09,557 has your dad tried this? 900 00:39:10,934 --> 00:39:12,102 He... 901 00:39:12,102 --> 00:39:13,478 won't even set foot in here. 902 00:39:13,478 --> 00:39:16,564 I think if your dad could see, or, rather, taste, 903 00:39:16,564 --> 00:39:19,025 how talented you are... 904 00:39:19,025 --> 00:39:20,068 he'd be more supportive. 905 00:39:20,068 --> 00:39:21,194 Right. 906 00:39:21,194 --> 00:39:22,946 But... 907 00:39:22,946 --> 00:39:24,864 that would just require us to have a conversation first. 908 00:39:26,491 --> 00:39:27,617 I'll be right back. 909 00:39:31,121 --> 00:39:32,956 For sure... 910 00:39:32,956 --> 00:39:34,082 Um... 911 00:39:34,082 --> 00:39:35,125 I'll see you in there. 912 00:39:35,125 --> 00:39:36,459 Oh, do you mind taking this? 913 00:39:36,459 --> 00:39:37,836 Thanks. 914 00:39:40,213 --> 00:39:41,089 "The Best Seats in the House". 915 00:39:42,173 --> 00:39:43,133 Hey. 916 00:39:43,133 --> 00:39:44,384 Hey! 917 00:39:44,384 --> 00:39:46,011 I'm sorry, what was that? 918 00:39:47,012 --> 00:39:49,347 That's what Greg always called the front row-- 919 00:39:49,347 --> 00:39:50,306 "The Best Seats in the House". 920 00:39:50,306 --> 00:39:51,266 Oh, right. 921 00:39:51,266 --> 00:39:52,517 Well... 922 00:39:52,517 --> 00:39:53,476 he definitely wasn't wrong. 923 00:39:53,476 --> 00:39:54,978 I'm sorry, I'm interrupting-- 924 00:39:54,978 --> 00:39:56,229 No, no, no, no. 925 00:39:56,229 --> 00:39:57,689 No. You're not interrupting at all, actually. 926 00:39:57,689 --> 00:39:59,024 I just-- 927 00:39:59,024 --> 00:40:00,483 I always come here early to pray for the group, so. 928 00:40:00,483 --> 00:40:01,651 Any requests? 929 00:40:04,112 --> 00:40:05,196 Where does one begin? 930 00:40:06,364 --> 00:40:08,158 You know, I have a... 931 00:40:08,158 --> 00:40:09,367 - a deadline... - Hmm. 932 00:40:09,367 --> 00:40:10,994 ...and no idea what to present. 933 00:40:10,994 --> 00:40:12,787 So... 934 00:40:12,787 --> 00:40:13,747 a miracle? 935 00:40:14,998 --> 00:40:15,999 A miracle it is. 936 00:40:23,214 --> 00:40:25,550 Do you ever wonder if it... 937 00:40:25,550 --> 00:40:26,760 if it doesn't work? 938 00:40:28,386 --> 00:40:31,181 Hmm. 939 00:40:31,181 --> 00:40:33,683 You know, I think... 940 00:40:33,683 --> 00:40:35,727 I think a small degree of doubt is normal. 941 00:40:35,727 --> 00:40:39,522 But I also believe that God answers prayers sometimes 942 00:40:39,522 --> 00:40:40,899 in ways we don't expect. 943 00:40:42,400 --> 00:40:43,902 Hmm. 944 00:40:46,488 --> 00:40:47,697 I stopped praying. 945 00:40:49,407 --> 00:40:50,325 When I lost him. 946 00:40:53,036 --> 00:40:54,371 It just... 947 00:40:54,371 --> 00:40:55,538 feels so wrong to say that. 948 00:40:55,538 --> 00:40:56,915 Hey, hey, hey... 949 00:40:59,084 --> 00:41:00,043 ...it's not. 950 00:41:01,419 --> 00:41:02,712 It's normal. 951 00:41:04,381 --> 00:41:05,632 It's honest. 952 00:41:06,591 --> 00:41:07,842 And it's honest. 953 00:41:07,842 --> 00:41:08,968 Yes. 954 00:41:11,262 --> 00:41:13,682 I hope I wasn't being rude 955 00:41:13,682 --> 00:41:15,725 whenever I asked you if you had lost someone. 956 00:41:15,725 --> 00:41:16,685 No. 957 00:41:16,685 --> 00:41:18,436 No, you weren't rude at all. 958 00:41:18,436 --> 00:41:19,646 It's okay. 959 00:41:21,690 --> 00:41:22,857 The truth is... 960 00:41:26,111 --> 00:41:27,112 ...I have lost someone. 961 00:41:28,446 --> 00:41:30,115 - I'm really sorry. - That's okay. 962 00:41:31,282 --> 00:41:33,910 We don't have to talk about it. Honestly, I-- 963 00:41:33,910 --> 00:41:36,037 I couldn't really help you anyway. 964 00:41:36,037 --> 00:41:40,583 I mean, my faith is not exactly sturdy, so. 965 00:41:40,583 --> 00:41:43,086 Well, in that case... 966 00:41:43,086 --> 00:41:44,629 You know, God says 967 00:41:44,629 --> 00:41:45,630 all you need is to have faith the size of a mustard seed. 968 00:41:46,715 --> 00:41:48,091 I have a feeling you have that much. 969 00:41:52,929 --> 00:41:54,973 Why do you think things like this happen? 970 00:41:57,475 --> 00:41:58,977 I think it's a reminder. 971 00:42:01,730 --> 00:42:03,565 To always live each day to the fullest, 972 00:42:03,565 --> 00:42:06,609 but also I think it's a way 973 00:42:06,609 --> 00:42:09,237 for Him to show us... 974 00:42:09,237 --> 00:42:11,906 how He restores and heals us. 975 00:42:13,700 --> 00:42:15,160 And all we have to do is pray. 976 00:42:22,667 --> 00:42:24,461 Great photos, guys. 977 00:42:24,461 --> 00:42:26,004 I really love seeing what you did here. 978 00:42:28,757 --> 00:42:30,008 I think I'm ready to share. 979 00:42:34,054 --> 00:42:35,013 Okay. 980 00:42:36,139 --> 00:42:37,265 Um... 981 00:42:37,265 --> 00:42:40,518 my husband, Greg, and I met six years ago 982 00:42:40,518 --> 00:42:41,936 in art class. 983 00:42:43,355 --> 00:42:46,358 My parents said that we were a "match made in heaven". 984 00:42:48,360 --> 00:42:49,694 So, we got married, 985 00:42:49,694 --> 00:42:52,155 and I felt like 986 00:42:52,155 --> 00:42:54,449 God gave me everything I could have ever wanted. 987 00:42:55,533 --> 00:42:56,910 Yeah. 988 00:42:58,244 --> 00:43:00,038 Until I lost it all. 989 00:43:04,209 --> 00:43:06,086 Greg had a brain tumor. 990 00:43:09,339 --> 00:43:10,382 The doctors tried, 991 00:43:10,382 --> 00:43:12,050 but... 992 00:43:15,261 --> 00:43:16,429 I miss him every day. 993 00:43:21,059 --> 00:43:22,102 You know, Traci, 994 00:43:22,102 --> 00:43:24,062 that takes... 995 00:43:24,062 --> 00:43:25,939 a lot of courage to open up like that. 996 00:43:27,273 --> 00:43:29,234 I hope you believe me when I say this... 997 00:43:30,735 --> 00:43:31,945 ...that's what healing looks like. 998 00:43:34,781 --> 00:43:36,199 Can we pray for you? 999 00:43:36,199 --> 00:43:37,325 Yeah. 1000 00:43:40,328 --> 00:43:41,246 Yeah. 1001 00:43:47,585 --> 00:43:48,795 Heavenly Father, I want to thank you... 1002 00:43:50,630 --> 00:43:51,881 ...for a wonderful day. 1003 00:43:53,675 --> 00:43:54,884 But also for a day 1004 00:43:54,884 --> 00:43:56,052 where you showed us 1005 00:43:56,052 --> 00:43:57,345 that, 1006 00:43:57,345 --> 00:43:59,264 even within our grief, 1007 00:43:59,264 --> 00:44:01,266 we can find joy. 1008 00:44:04,102 --> 00:44:05,770 As we leave this place today, 1009 00:44:05,770 --> 00:44:07,355 bless us... 1010 00:44:09,691 --> 00:44:11,234 ...and comfort us. 1011 00:44:16,573 --> 00:44:17,574 I don't think I can do this. 1012 00:44:17,574 --> 00:44:19,451 Just be yourself! 1013 00:44:19,451 --> 00:44:21,619 You really want me to do that? 1014 00:44:21,619 --> 00:44:22,787 I haven't finished my art, 1015 00:44:22,787 --> 00:44:23,788 I don't have a theme, 1016 00:44:23,788 --> 00:44:24,998 and I clam up 1017 00:44:24,998 --> 00:44:26,458 when talking in front of people. 1018 00:44:26,458 --> 00:44:28,293 Your art will be finished, 1019 00:44:28,293 --> 00:44:30,795 you can tease them with the element of surprise, 1020 00:44:30,795 --> 00:44:33,798 and, most importantly, you're here. 1021 00:44:33,798 --> 00:44:35,216 Okay? You'll be fine. 1022 00:44:37,510 --> 00:44:38,678 Ladies and gentlemen, 1023 00:44:38,678 --> 00:44:40,388 may I have your attention, please? 1024 00:44:40,388 --> 00:44:41,848 Thank you for coming 1025 00:44:41,848 --> 00:44:44,476 to the pre-gallery artist meet and greet! 1026 00:44:44,476 --> 00:44:49,314 Let's start with our very own Traci Fremont! 1027 00:44:56,863 --> 00:44:58,114 Hey, everyone. 1028 00:44:59,699 --> 00:45:01,534 Um, it's good to see you again. 1029 00:45:04,579 --> 00:45:06,373 You may have noticed I'm here solo. 1030 00:45:08,375 --> 00:45:12,337 Two years ago, I lost my husband, Greg. 1031 00:45:12,337 --> 00:45:14,047 Now he would, you know, 1032 00:45:14,047 --> 00:45:18,051 probably warm you all up with a really great joke. 1033 00:45:18,051 --> 00:45:20,136 I don't have one of those in my pocket. 1034 00:45:26,601 --> 00:45:27,644 To be honest, 1035 00:45:27,644 --> 00:45:29,020 it has just been-- it's hard. 1036 00:45:30,355 --> 00:45:31,398 It's been really hard. 1037 00:45:33,274 --> 00:45:36,027 When you feel like half of you is missing, 1038 00:45:36,027 --> 00:45:37,654 how do you move forward? 1039 00:45:37,654 --> 00:45:38,571 You know? 1040 00:45:42,492 --> 00:45:45,120 So... 1041 00:45:45,120 --> 00:45:48,206 you are going to see a new version 1042 00:45:48,206 --> 00:45:50,083 of the Fremont series this year. 1043 00:45:52,419 --> 00:45:53,378 One of... 1044 00:45:53,378 --> 00:45:55,130 resilience... 1045 00:45:57,257 --> 00:45:58,258 ...and healing. 1046 00:46:00,635 --> 00:46:01,886 And it's probably going to be messy, 1047 00:46:01,886 --> 00:46:03,430 because that's life... 1048 00:46:05,598 --> 00:46:06,683 ...but I really do believe 1049 00:46:06,683 --> 00:46:09,519 that that's where true beauty is found. 1050 00:46:11,938 --> 00:46:14,190 So I hope you come and check out my exhibit. 1051 00:46:14,190 --> 00:46:15,191 Thank you. 1052 00:46:22,657 --> 00:46:24,075 What. Was. That. 1053 00:46:25,618 --> 00:46:26,828 I don't know what came over me, it just kinda spilled out. 1054 00:46:26,828 --> 00:46:28,580 And it was amazing! 1055 00:46:28,580 --> 00:46:30,290 - Really? - Yes! 1056 00:46:30,290 --> 00:46:31,416 The perfect way 1057 00:46:31,416 --> 00:46:32,625 to channel your feelings into your work! 1058 00:46:32,625 --> 00:46:33,710 You hit a home run. 1059 00:46:33,710 --> 00:46:35,045 I almost ran out of here. 1060 00:46:35,045 --> 00:46:37,088 You managed to pull it together. 1061 00:46:37,088 --> 00:46:40,133 It was a Christmas miracle, perhaps? 1062 00:46:41,051 --> 00:46:42,218 Whatever it was, it worked. 1063 00:46:42,218 --> 00:46:43,678 It was the support group, wasn't it? 1064 00:46:43,678 --> 00:46:45,472 I knew it! I'm always right! 1065 00:46:45,472 --> 00:46:47,140 Calm down. 1066 00:46:47,140 --> 00:46:49,100 You're giving yourself just a little bit too much credit. 1067 00:46:49,100 --> 00:46:50,935 Oh, I don't know. 1068 00:46:50,935 --> 00:46:52,729 I think someone is looking out for you. 1069 00:47:01,654 --> 00:47:05,784 ♪ See Him in a manger lay ♪ 1070 00:47:05,784 --> 00:47:09,996 ♪ Whom the choirs of angels praise ♪ 1071 00:47:09,996 --> 00:47:14,209 ♪ Mary, Joseph lend your aid ♪ 1072 00:47:14,209 --> 00:47:18,630 ♪ While our hearts in love we raise ♪ 1073 00:47:27,305 --> 00:47:29,140 ♪ Come adore on bended knee ♪ 1074 00:47:29,140 --> 00:47:32,394 ♪ Christ the Lord the newborn King ♪ 1075 00:47:34,896 --> 00:47:35,939 Hi, sweetie. 1076 00:47:35,939 --> 00:47:37,565 - Hi! - Hi! 1077 00:47:37,565 --> 00:47:38,733 Wow! 1078 00:47:38,733 --> 00:47:39,984 Who did you hire 1079 00:47:39,984 --> 00:47:41,861 to make this place all sparkly and shiny? 1080 00:47:41,861 --> 00:47:43,988 Well, I did it all by myself. 1081 00:47:43,988 --> 00:47:46,199 With the help of five to six cups of coffee. 1082 00:47:47,701 --> 00:47:49,077 Well, we brought you some sweets 1083 00:47:49,077 --> 00:47:50,412 to fuel your work. 1084 00:47:50,412 --> 00:47:51,538 Oh! 1085 00:47:51,538 --> 00:47:52,622 Just keep them away from your father. 1086 00:47:52,622 --> 00:47:53,748 Mm-hmm. 1087 00:47:53,748 --> 00:47:55,750 Hey, I had a carrot yesterday! 1088 00:47:55,750 --> 00:47:57,544 And it wasn't even in a cake. 1089 00:47:57,544 --> 00:47:58,586 Oh. 1090 00:47:58,586 --> 00:47:59,754 Well, I'm very proud of you. 1091 00:48:02,924 --> 00:48:04,843 Huh. 1092 00:48:04,843 --> 00:48:05,885 Something tells me 1093 00:48:05,885 --> 00:48:06,928 that you guys didn't just stop by 1094 00:48:06,928 --> 00:48:08,555 to give me some sweets. 1095 00:48:10,306 --> 00:48:11,766 We heard about your support group. 1096 00:48:11,766 --> 00:48:13,268 Ah, Joyce. 1097 00:48:14,227 --> 00:48:15,478 We think it's wonderful 1098 00:48:15,478 --> 00:48:16,521 that you're getting yourself back out there, 1099 00:48:16,521 --> 00:48:18,356 and we want to hear all about it! 1100 00:48:18,356 --> 00:48:20,442 Who's this Michael fella anyway? 1101 00:48:20,442 --> 00:48:21,860 Okay, Dad. 1102 00:48:21,860 --> 00:48:22,819 He's just a friend. 1103 00:48:22,819 --> 00:48:24,237 Friends are good. 1104 00:48:25,530 --> 00:48:26,406 Yes... 1105 00:48:26,406 --> 00:48:28,241 friends have been really good. 1106 00:48:33,079 --> 00:48:34,622 - Hey! - Hey! 1107 00:48:34,622 --> 00:48:35,707 This was on your door. 1108 00:48:35,707 --> 00:48:36,791 Thank you! 1109 00:48:37,792 --> 00:48:39,294 So much. 1110 00:48:42,005 --> 00:48:43,548 Well, this is interesting. 1111 00:48:43,548 --> 00:48:44,716 What? 1112 00:48:44,716 --> 00:48:45,884 A text from Michael. 1113 00:48:45,884 --> 00:48:47,010 He says, "Meet me in front of the church 1114 00:48:47,010 --> 00:48:48,053 tomorrow at 5:00 a.m. 1115 00:48:48,053 --> 00:48:49,346 And dress warm!" 1116 00:48:49,346 --> 00:48:50,513 Thank you. 1117 00:48:50,513 --> 00:48:52,057 Winky face. 1118 00:48:52,057 --> 00:48:53,308 Winky face, huh? 1119 00:48:53,308 --> 00:48:54,559 Yeah... 1120 00:48:54,559 --> 00:48:55,602 It's to the whole group. 1121 00:48:57,437 --> 00:48:58,980 Well, I wonder what he has planned. 1122 00:48:58,980 --> 00:48:59,939 It better be good. 1123 00:48:59,939 --> 00:49:01,107 5:00 a.m.? 1124 00:49:03,693 --> 00:49:05,570 What's his story anyway? 1125 00:49:05,570 --> 00:49:06,571 I don't know. 1126 00:49:06,571 --> 00:49:07,614 He hasn't told me it, 1127 00:49:07,614 --> 00:49:09,324 but I'm sure he will when he's ready. 1128 00:49:11,701 --> 00:49:13,578 Good Morning, everyone! 1129 00:49:13,578 --> 00:49:15,663 Who's ready for a winter wonderland adventure? 1130 00:49:15,663 --> 00:49:16,915 I'm ready for a nap. 1131 00:49:16,915 --> 00:49:18,124 I second that. 1132 00:49:18,124 --> 00:49:19,918 - Yeah? - Yeah. 1133 00:49:19,918 --> 00:49:21,127 - Here you go. - Lifesaver. 1134 00:49:22,128 --> 00:49:23,421 Let me guess, you're not a morning person? 1135 00:49:23,421 --> 00:49:24,839 I'm about to be. 1136 00:49:24,839 --> 00:49:27,175 All right, I am your tour guide this morning 1137 00:49:27,175 --> 00:49:29,511 as we head to a very special location. 1138 00:49:29,511 --> 00:49:30,762 Thank you. 1139 00:49:30,762 --> 00:49:32,180 All aboard! 1140 00:49:34,057 --> 00:49:35,600 - You're in? - Yeah. 1141 00:49:35,600 --> 00:49:36,810 Groovy. 1142 00:49:46,027 --> 00:49:47,737 I know it's early and it's dark outside, guys, 1143 00:49:47,737 --> 00:49:48,947 but trust me, 1144 00:49:48,947 --> 00:49:50,073 if you look outside the window, 1145 00:49:50,073 --> 00:49:51,825 you'll see this gorgeous-- 1146 00:49:59,541 --> 00:50:00,667 Okay. 1147 00:50:00,667 --> 00:50:02,168 Night-night, guys. 1148 00:50:03,503 --> 00:50:04,671 How about you? You still awake? 1149 00:50:08,508 --> 00:50:09,467 You all right? 1150 00:50:09,467 --> 00:50:11,678 Yeah... yeah. 1151 00:50:11,678 --> 00:50:13,138 Just thinking. 1152 00:50:13,138 --> 00:50:15,306 Well, I'll tell you what... 1153 00:50:15,306 --> 00:50:18,309 I bet I can make you laugh by the end of this trip. 1154 00:50:23,023 --> 00:50:23,940 What are the stakes? 1155 00:50:23,940 --> 00:50:25,608 Ooh. 1156 00:50:25,608 --> 00:50:26,693 Okay. 1157 00:50:26,693 --> 00:50:27,944 You drive a hard bargain there, Traci. 1158 00:50:27,944 --> 00:50:29,320 The stakes are... 1159 00:50:29,320 --> 00:50:31,614 the loser buys the winner 1160 00:50:31,614 --> 00:50:33,825 a dozen sweet treats of their choice 1161 00:50:33,825 --> 00:50:34,826 from Nai Nai's bakery. 1162 00:50:34,826 --> 00:50:36,911 What do you think? 1163 00:50:36,911 --> 00:50:38,371 Deal. 1164 00:50:39,164 --> 00:50:40,540 You're on. 1165 00:50:56,556 --> 00:50:57,849 Well, we're almost there, you guys. 1166 00:50:57,849 --> 00:50:59,309 Hey, listen, 1167 00:50:59,309 --> 00:51:00,727 I want to discuss this week's theme. 1168 00:51:01,895 --> 00:51:03,563 "Finding Peace". 1169 00:51:03,563 --> 00:51:05,065 What better way to experience that 1170 00:51:05,065 --> 00:51:06,232 than in nature, right? 1171 00:51:07,067 --> 00:51:08,193 What's our task? 1172 00:51:08,193 --> 00:51:09,569 You don't have a task, Ethel. 1173 00:51:09,569 --> 00:51:10,695 As a matter of fact, none of you do. 1174 00:51:10,695 --> 00:51:11,696 All I want you to do... 1175 00:51:11,696 --> 00:51:13,948 stay in the moment. 1176 00:51:13,948 --> 00:51:15,408 If you have a memory or thought, 1177 00:51:15,408 --> 00:51:17,202 let it be there, make room for it. 1178 00:51:17,202 --> 00:51:18,370 That's it. 1179 00:51:29,255 --> 00:51:30,632 Okay. 1180 00:51:30,632 --> 00:51:32,300 Yeah, now I see why you got us up here so early. 1181 00:51:33,635 --> 00:51:34,844 Right? 1182 00:51:36,471 --> 00:51:37,972 This is where I feel closest to God. 1183 00:51:39,599 --> 00:51:40,433 Right here. 1184 00:51:40,433 --> 00:51:42,519 The stillness, the quiet... 1185 00:51:42,519 --> 00:51:44,396 the closer proximity to Heaven. 1186 00:51:46,398 --> 00:51:47,482 It's a place you can look out 1187 00:51:47,482 --> 00:51:48,983 and see something bigger than yourself. 1188 00:51:54,447 --> 00:51:59,452 ♪ Go tell it on the mountain ♪ 1189 00:51:59,452 --> 00:52:04,416 ♪ Over the hills and everywhere ♪ 1190 00:52:04,416 --> 00:52:07,794 ♪ Go tell it on the mountain... ♪ 1191 00:52:14,384 --> 00:52:16,636 Can I tell you about my mom? 1192 00:52:19,597 --> 00:52:21,599 ♪ Go tell it on the mountain... ♪ 1193 00:52:21,599 --> 00:52:23,435 She was the lead singer at church. 1194 00:52:23,435 --> 00:52:25,478 ♪ Over the hills and everywhere... ♪ 1195 00:52:25,478 --> 00:52:27,272 Had the most soulful voice you've ever heard. 1196 00:52:27,272 --> 00:52:30,525 ♪ Go tell it on the mountain ♪ 1197 00:52:30,525 --> 00:52:34,696 ♪ That Jesus Christ is born ♪ 1198 00:52:34,696 --> 00:52:36,114 ♪ While shepherds kept their watch... ♪ 1199 00:52:36,114 --> 00:52:38,450 And it wasn't just her voice that was powerful... 1200 00:52:38,450 --> 00:52:39,951 ♪ O'er silent flocks by night... ♪ 1201 00:52:39,951 --> 00:52:42,495 ...it was her spirit. 1202 00:52:42,495 --> 00:52:46,041 ♪ Behold throughout the heavens ♪ 1203 00:52:46,041 --> 00:52:50,128 ♪ There shone a holy light ♪ 1204 00:52:50,128 --> 00:52:54,132 ♪ Go tell it on the mountain ♪ 1205 00:52:54,132 --> 00:52:57,969 ♪ Over the hills and everywhere ♪ 1206 00:52:57,969 --> 00:53:01,598 ♪ Go tell it on the mountain ♪ 1207 00:53:01,598 --> 00:53:08,855 ♪ That Jesus Christ is born ♪ 1208 00:53:18,907 --> 00:53:20,617 Music was everything to us. 1209 00:53:23,536 --> 00:53:25,955 I lost her only a couple of months ago. 1210 00:53:28,875 --> 00:53:29,918 My mother, 1211 00:53:29,918 --> 00:53:30,877 my singing partner... 1212 00:53:32,587 --> 00:53:34,172 ...and... 1213 00:53:34,172 --> 00:53:36,925 when I lost her, 1214 00:53:36,925 --> 00:53:38,426 I... 1215 00:53:38,426 --> 00:53:39,886 also lost my voice. 1216 00:53:43,723 --> 00:53:44,516 But now, it's... 1217 00:53:44,516 --> 00:53:46,726 it's like she's here. 1218 00:53:50,230 --> 00:53:51,523 I love you. 1219 00:53:59,030 --> 00:54:00,448 That was beautiful. 1220 00:54:02,617 --> 00:54:03,618 Regina... 1221 00:54:04,744 --> 00:54:05,870 ...you okay? 1222 00:54:05,870 --> 00:54:06,871 Yeah, I'm okay. 1223 00:54:08,915 --> 00:54:09,958 Um... 1224 00:54:09,958 --> 00:54:11,501 I think I'm ready to go back down now. 1225 00:54:12,460 --> 00:54:14,421 - Thank you for sharing. - Yeah, thanks. 1226 00:54:14,421 --> 00:54:15,755 I'm proud of you. 1227 00:54:27,809 --> 00:54:28,935 Wow. 1228 00:54:30,228 --> 00:54:31,396 She's come so far. 1229 00:54:31,396 --> 00:54:33,023 You helped make that happen. 1230 00:54:35,859 --> 00:54:36,985 Speaking of help... 1231 00:54:36,985 --> 00:54:38,236 You okay? 1232 00:54:38,236 --> 00:54:40,655 No, my back-- getting old here. 1233 00:54:40,655 --> 00:54:42,073 Think you could carry me down to the-- 1234 00:54:42,073 --> 00:54:43,033 I got you! 1235 00:54:43,033 --> 00:54:44,367 - No! - No, no! 1236 00:54:44,367 --> 00:54:45,618 I got you. You owe me. 1237 00:54:45,618 --> 00:54:46,828 - That does not count. - Of course, it counts. 1238 00:54:47,996 --> 00:54:49,289 Made you laugh. Like I told you I would. 1239 00:54:49,289 --> 00:54:50,623 Tricky. 1240 00:54:50,623 --> 00:54:52,917 Fine! 1241 00:54:52,917 --> 00:54:54,252 Oh! 1242 00:54:54,252 --> 00:54:55,462 And trust me, 1243 00:54:55,462 --> 00:54:56,254 I'm not going to have you get me any treats, 1244 00:54:56,254 --> 00:54:57,255 or anything like that. 1245 00:54:57,255 --> 00:54:58,715 Instead, I... 1246 00:54:58,715 --> 00:55:00,133 Instead... 1247 00:55:00,133 --> 00:55:01,801 you know, I didn't know if you might want to... 1248 00:55:01,801 --> 00:55:03,470 might want to be my partner at the... 1249 00:55:04,721 --> 00:55:06,139 ...gift-wrapping contest. 1250 00:55:09,309 --> 00:55:10,477 Like, a date? 1251 00:55:12,312 --> 00:55:13,521 Uh... 1252 00:55:14,647 --> 00:55:15,815 ...yeah, I mean, I don't know-- 1253 00:55:15,815 --> 00:55:17,609 well, yeah, I could call it a date, or... 1254 00:55:18,818 --> 00:55:20,487 ...or not, or... 1255 00:55:21,613 --> 00:55:22,614 Can I think about it? 1256 00:55:22,614 --> 00:55:24,366 Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. 1257 00:55:24,366 --> 00:55:25,575 Okay, I'm gonna just... 1258 00:55:25,575 --> 00:55:26,868 - catch up. - Okay. 1259 00:55:41,341 --> 00:55:42,342 Everything okay, honey? 1260 00:55:42,342 --> 00:55:44,511 Yeah, yeah. Why? 1261 00:55:45,845 --> 00:55:49,265 Well, you've been twirling that same piece of spaghetti 1262 00:55:49,265 --> 00:55:51,017 for 10 minutes. 1263 00:55:56,690 --> 00:55:57,732 Michael asked me on a date. 1264 00:55:57,732 --> 00:55:59,025 I mean, I think it was a date. 1265 00:56:00,527 --> 00:56:02,237 I don't know... 1266 00:56:02,237 --> 00:56:03,363 That's great! 1267 00:56:03,363 --> 00:56:04,989 Great? 1268 00:56:04,989 --> 00:56:05,740 From what we've heard, 1269 00:56:05,740 --> 00:56:07,701 he's an upstanding man. 1270 00:56:07,701 --> 00:56:09,160 He is. 1271 00:56:09,160 --> 00:56:10,662 He's a really nice guy. 1272 00:56:11,871 --> 00:56:14,499 But... 1273 00:56:14,499 --> 00:56:15,792 what about Greg? 1274 00:56:17,377 --> 00:56:19,462 So, what, am I just supposed to forget him 1275 00:56:19,462 --> 00:56:20,797 and move on? 1276 00:56:23,508 --> 00:56:24,926 I don't think I can do that. 1277 00:56:24,926 --> 00:56:27,929 No one's asking you to forget about Greg. 1278 00:56:30,056 --> 00:56:31,141 But he... 1279 00:56:31,141 --> 00:56:32,017 he would want you to be happy, 1280 00:56:32,017 --> 00:56:33,768 no matter what. 1281 00:56:33,768 --> 00:56:34,769 Yes. 1282 00:56:35,895 --> 00:56:37,313 I know that you are afraid 1283 00:56:37,313 --> 00:56:39,941 to open your heart again. 1284 00:56:41,526 --> 00:56:43,987 But if there's a little part of you 1285 00:56:43,987 --> 00:56:46,740 that thinks maybe it's time to try... 1286 00:56:48,575 --> 00:56:49,826 ...maybe that's what you should do. 1287 00:56:53,913 --> 00:56:55,206 One small step... 1288 00:56:55,206 --> 00:56:57,542 or a date... 1289 00:56:57,542 --> 00:56:58,710 at a time. 1290 00:57:34,537 --> 00:57:36,081 You still need a partner? 1291 00:57:36,081 --> 00:57:37,290 Oh, hey. 1292 00:57:37,290 --> 00:57:38,708 Yeah, I would... I would love one. 1293 00:57:40,794 --> 00:57:43,004 So, what was your plan if I didn't show? 1294 00:57:44,047 --> 00:57:44,798 My plan was, 1295 00:57:44,798 --> 00:57:46,257 I was gonna use each hand 1296 00:57:46,257 --> 00:57:48,677 to wrap each one of these presents separately, 1297 00:57:48,677 --> 00:57:50,053 and then I thought, you know, that's not good-- 1298 00:57:50,053 --> 00:57:51,179 but anyway, I thought it might work, 1299 00:57:51,179 --> 00:57:52,347 but obviously, it's not. 1300 00:57:52,347 --> 00:57:53,723 Now, listen, I knew you were gonna come. 1301 00:57:53,723 --> 00:57:55,183 I knew you'd show up. It's nice to see you laugh. 1302 00:57:57,310 --> 00:57:58,812 - So we're wrapping this? - Yes. 1303 00:57:58,812 --> 00:58:00,897 How does one wrap a bicycle without it looking ridiculous? 1304 00:58:00,897 --> 00:58:02,273 Well, you know, it's an art form. 1305 00:58:02,273 --> 00:58:04,818 Don't worry. You'll catch on. Just follow my lead. 1306 00:58:04,818 --> 00:58:06,569 All right wrappers, are you ready? 1307 00:58:06,569 --> 00:58:08,488 - Yes! - Yes! 1308 00:58:08,488 --> 00:58:11,324 Time is important, but aesthetic is key. 1309 00:58:11,324 --> 00:58:13,827 These gifts will be donated to the homeless shelter, 1310 00:58:13,827 --> 00:58:16,329 but our winners will not go away empty-handed, 1311 00:58:16,329 --> 00:58:18,373 because you're playing for... 1312 00:58:18,373 --> 00:58:20,333 an all-expense-paid ski trip 1313 00:58:20,333 --> 00:58:21,710 to Murray's Lodge! 1314 00:58:21,710 --> 00:58:23,044 - Whoa! - What? 1315 00:58:23,044 --> 00:58:24,045 Nice, huh? 1316 00:58:25,588 --> 00:58:26,631 Don't worry, when we win, we'll go as friends. 1317 00:58:26,631 --> 00:58:27,799 When we win? 1318 00:58:28,717 --> 00:58:30,343 - Really? - I like your confidence. 1319 00:58:30,343 --> 00:58:31,344 Well... 1320 00:58:31,344 --> 00:58:32,387 On your mark... 1321 00:58:32,387 --> 00:58:33,513 - Ready? - All right. 1322 00:58:33,513 --> 00:58:35,682 ...get set, 1323 00:58:35,682 --> 00:58:36,975 wrap! 1324 00:58:36,975 --> 00:58:39,060 ♪ There is old and new this Christmas-time ♪ 1325 00:58:39,060 --> 00:58:41,187 ♪ As we race toward the finish line ♪ 1326 00:58:41,187 --> 00:58:44,607 ♪ Like little elves who know just what to do ♪ 1327 00:58:46,067 --> 00:58:48,028 ♪ All the hustle-bustle's much more fun ♪ 1328 00:58:48,028 --> 00:58:50,196 ♪ 'Cause you're by my side to get it done ♪ 1329 00:58:50,196 --> 00:58:53,324 ♪ Gettin' all wrapped up in Christmas with you! ♪ 1330 00:58:55,368 --> 00:58:56,619 ♪ If we hurry ♪ 1331 00:58:56,619 --> 00:58:59,456 ♪ We can get these gifts on Santa's sleigh ♪ 1332 00:58:59,456 --> 00:59:00,373 ♪ The best part is ♪ 1333 00:59:00,373 --> 00:59:01,708 ♪ It's you I win ♪ 1334 00:59:01,708 --> 00:59:03,918 ♪ And we're laughing all the way! ♪ 1335 00:59:03,918 --> 00:59:06,379 ♪ So when Old Saint Nick asks what to bring ♪ 1336 00:59:06,379 --> 00:59:08,423 ♪ I've got to tell him about my newest favorite thing ♪ 1337 00:59:08,423 --> 00:59:11,843 ♪ Gettin' all wrapped up in Christmas with you! ♪ 1338 00:59:11,843 --> 00:59:14,971 And for the news we've all been waiting for... 1339 00:59:15,847 --> 00:59:17,515 ...the winners are... 1340 00:59:19,351 --> 00:59:21,227 ...Michael and Traci! 1341 00:59:22,145 --> 00:59:24,105 ♪ As we're giving gifts away ♪ 1342 00:59:24,105 --> 00:59:26,232 ♪ I've got joy and cheer this holiday! ♪ 1343 00:59:26,232 --> 00:59:29,277 ♪ Gettin' all wrapped up in Christmas with you! ♪ 1344 00:59:33,782 --> 00:59:35,575 I felt so bad for Richard and Maria. 1345 00:59:35,575 --> 00:59:37,035 Why? 1346 00:59:37,035 --> 00:59:38,495 Well, because they were much faster than us, come on. 1347 00:59:38,495 --> 00:59:39,913 Don't feel bad for those two. 1348 00:59:39,913 --> 00:59:42,248 Come on, they've won it the last 30 years in a row. 1349 00:59:42,248 --> 00:59:43,541 - What? - Yeah. Yeah. 1350 00:59:43,541 --> 00:59:44,876 Not to mention, I think... 1351 00:59:44,876 --> 00:59:46,378 they're a little too proud, by the way. 1352 00:59:50,924 --> 00:59:52,008 Thanks for coming by the way. 1353 00:59:52,926 --> 00:59:53,927 I probably should be working, 1354 00:59:53,927 --> 00:59:56,346 but I'm... I'm really glad I came. 1355 00:59:56,346 --> 00:59:57,639 It was fun. 1356 00:59:57,639 --> 01:00:00,266 - Yeah, it was, wasn't it? - Yeah! 1357 01:00:00,266 --> 01:00:01,184 What do you say 1358 01:00:01,184 --> 01:00:03,144 we procrastinate a little longer? 1359 01:00:04,521 --> 01:00:05,980 I'd say I'd love that. 1360 01:00:10,819 --> 01:00:12,821 It's a different kind of beautiful at night, huh? 1361 01:00:19,160 --> 01:00:21,663 Melody loved coming down here... 1362 01:00:21,663 --> 01:00:22,789 at night 1363 01:00:22,789 --> 01:00:24,332 and looking up at the stars. 1364 01:00:29,587 --> 01:00:30,839 Can I tell you about her? 1365 01:00:32,424 --> 01:00:33,341 Are you kidding? 1366 01:00:35,176 --> 01:00:37,137 I've been waiting weeks for this moment. 1367 01:00:37,137 --> 01:00:38,847 Please. 1368 01:00:52,444 --> 01:00:53,445 Overpack for the hike? 1369 01:00:54,487 --> 01:00:56,448 Uh, yeah, yeah. 1370 01:00:56,448 --> 01:00:57,824 Yeah, that would-- that would be an understatement, 1371 01:00:57,824 --> 01:00:59,284 wouldn't it? 1372 01:00:59,284 --> 01:01:00,744 I've seen a lot of first-timers make the same mistake. 1373 01:01:00,744 --> 01:01:01,953 Well, the funny thing is, I think I brought everything, 1374 01:01:01,953 --> 01:01:03,329 I just think I forgot... 1375 01:01:04,706 --> 01:01:05,582 Water? 1376 01:01:05,582 --> 01:01:06,624 Yeah. 1377 01:01:06,624 --> 01:01:07,625 I have an extra one. 1378 01:01:07,625 --> 01:01:08,835 - Really? - Yeah. 1379 01:01:08,835 --> 01:01:10,003 - Thank you so much. - Take it. 1380 01:01:10,003 --> 01:01:12,005 Really? Thank you. 1381 01:01:12,005 --> 01:01:13,381 I think you just saved my life. 1382 01:01:16,885 --> 01:01:18,219 So, do you... 1383 01:01:19,888 --> 01:01:21,514 ...you come here often? 1384 01:01:21,514 --> 01:01:22,640 I do. 1385 01:01:22,640 --> 01:01:24,017 It's my happy place. 1386 01:01:24,017 --> 01:01:27,145 I like to pray as I look over the view. 1387 01:01:29,105 --> 01:01:30,482 Well, it definitely is a stunning view, isn't it? 1388 01:01:31,524 --> 01:01:32,525 It is. 1389 01:01:33,777 --> 01:01:34,986 Listen... 1390 01:01:34,986 --> 01:01:35,904 I'm Michael, by the way. 1391 01:01:35,904 --> 01:01:37,030 Oh, I'm Melody. 1392 01:01:37,030 --> 01:01:38,114 - Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you. 1393 01:01:39,282 --> 01:01:40,950 So what do you... what do you pray about? 1394 01:01:40,950 --> 01:01:42,494 - Today? - Yeah. 1395 01:01:42,494 --> 01:01:43,411 The kids at the youth center. 1396 01:01:43,411 --> 01:01:44,954 Oh. 1397 01:01:44,954 --> 01:01:47,248 Every year, I deliver gifts to make their spirits bright. 1398 01:01:49,292 --> 01:01:51,378 That's-- oh, no, you're Santa Claus! 1399 01:01:51,378 --> 01:01:52,545 You are! 1400 01:01:52,545 --> 01:01:53,588 You know, I've been wanting to meet you 1401 01:01:53,588 --> 01:01:54,673 ever since I was a kid. 1402 01:01:54,673 --> 01:01:55,674 I've got to get your autograph? 1403 01:01:55,674 --> 01:01:56,591 Do you have a-- do I have a pen? 1404 01:01:56,591 --> 01:01:57,842 I've packed everything else. 1405 01:01:57,842 --> 01:01:59,886 You know, the season's all about giving back. 1406 01:01:59,886 --> 01:02:01,388 Plus, giving is my "love language". 1407 01:02:01,388 --> 01:02:02,847 Hmm. 1408 01:02:02,847 --> 01:02:04,641 I like that. 1409 01:02:04,641 --> 01:02:05,684 I think mine's pizza. 1410 01:02:07,310 --> 01:02:08,520 Funny guy. 1411 01:02:08,520 --> 01:02:09,646 I try. 1412 01:02:10,897 --> 01:02:12,399 No, seriously, that's very admirable of you. 1413 01:02:13,525 --> 01:02:14,651 Thank you. 1414 01:02:14,651 --> 01:02:15,652 I've been blessed with a lot, 1415 01:02:15,652 --> 01:02:16,778 so... 1416 01:02:16,778 --> 01:02:18,071 I make it a habit of blessing others. 1417 01:02:18,071 --> 01:02:21,199 Well, you certainly blessed me. 1418 01:02:23,952 --> 01:02:26,121 You know what, I'm glad we met. 1419 01:02:26,121 --> 01:02:27,622 Call this a happy coincidence. 1420 01:02:28,998 --> 01:02:30,291 I don't believe in coincidences. 1421 01:02:32,293 --> 01:02:33,294 Okay... okay. 1422 01:02:36,006 --> 01:02:37,424 You know, after the accident, 1423 01:02:37,424 --> 01:02:40,760 they... 1424 01:02:40,760 --> 01:02:42,804 they found this ornament in her car. 1425 01:02:42,804 --> 01:02:45,306 It was a gazebo, just like this. 1426 01:02:46,307 --> 01:02:47,976 And attached to it was a note. 1427 01:02:49,394 --> 01:02:50,603 It said "To Michael. 1428 01:02:51,980 --> 01:02:53,690 Merry Christmas." 1429 01:02:56,526 --> 01:02:58,153 I tell you, Traci... 1430 01:02:59,446 --> 01:03:02,032 If she didn't go and buy that gazebo for me, 1431 01:03:02,032 --> 01:03:03,783 I swear she'd still be here today. 1432 01:03:03,783 --> 01:03:04,993 Michael, you can't think like that. 1433 01:03:04,993 --> 01:03:06,870 No. I do think like that. 1434 01:03:06,870 --> 01:03:08,079 Every single day. 1435 01:03:11,791 --> 01:03:13,001 It's like I can't let it go. 1436 01:03:17,464 --> 01:03:18,506 Look at me... 1437 01:03:18,506 --> 01:03:19,674 How sad is this? 1438 01:03:21,259 --> 01:03:22,260 Here I am, 1439 01:03:22,260 --> 01:03:24,304 a leader of a grief-support group. 1440 01:03:28,683 --> 01:03:30,810 It's better than... 1441 01:03:30,810 --> 01:03:32,187 acting like everything's okay. 1442 01:03:36,107 --> 01:03:37,484 - Yeah. - Yeah. 1443 01:03:37,484 --> 01:03:38,526 Oh... 1444 01:03:38,526 --> 01:03:39,652 not to make matters worse, 1445 01:03:39,652 --> 01:03:41,571 but when I opened the box... 1446 01:03:41,571 --> 01:03:43,490 the ornament was broken. 1447 01:03:46,785 --> 01:03:48,161 Maybe I can fix it. 1448 01:03:53,458 --> 01:03:54,626 If you want. 1449 01:04:01,424 --> 01:04:02,884 Wow. 1450 01:04:02,884 --> 01:04:04,636 I can tell you really know your way around a canvas, huh? 1451 01:04:05,845 --> 01:04:08,098 I am... impressed. 1452 01:04:09,891 --> 01:04:11,935 That's the... 1453 01:04:11,935 --> 01:04:13,561 that's the last painting we did together. 1454 01:04:15,438 --> 01:04:17,565 It's what we think Heaven looks like. 1455 01:04:19,109 --> 01:04:21,653 And it's immune to criticism, 1456 01:04:21,653 --> 01:04:22,987 because... 1457 01:04:22,987 --> 01:04:24,406 it's up to interpretation, right? 1458 01:04:25,907 --> 01:04:27,450 Right. 1459 01:04:28,702 --> 01:04:30,078 Wow. 1460 01:04:31,579 --> 01:04:32,706 This is beautiful, huh? 1461 01:04:34,457 --> 01:04:35,417 May I? 1462 01:04:36,668 --> 01:04:37,585 Yeah. 1463 01:04:54,894 --> 01:04:56,062 You're not so bad. 1464 01:04:56,062 --> 01:04:57,689 Well, well. 1465 01:04:57,689 --> 01:04:59,149 Greg was always the... 1466 01:05:00,859 --> 01:05:02,318 Anyway... 1467 01:05:03,528 --> 01:05:04,696 ...here you go. 1468 01:05:05,822 --> 01:05:06,990 It still has some tiny cracks, 1469 01:05:06,990 --> 01:05:08,616 but I think it's part of the charm. 1470 01:05:08,616 --> 01:05:11,244 You know, it shows that... 1471 01:05:11,244 --> 01:05:12,287 things that are broken 1472 01:05:12,287 --> 01:05:14,664 can be made, you know, 1473 01:05:14,664 --> 01:05:16,166 somewhat whole again. 1474 01:05:17,959 --> 01:05:19,502 It's perfect. 1475 01:05:22,881 --> 01:05:24,007 Thank you. 1476 01:05:24,007 --> 01:05:25,383 Of course. 1477 01:05:28,970 --> 01:05:30,597 So you never learned how to play? 1478 01:05:31,723 --> 01:05:32,724 No... 1479 01:05:34,476 --> 01:05:35,894 Okay, one song. 1480 01:05:35,894 --> 01:05:37,270 - Okay. - Just one. 1481 01:05:38,229 --> 01:05:40,065 - All right. - All right. 1482 01:05:40,065 --> 01:05:42,275 I'll give it a shot. 1483 01:05:58,083 --> 01:05:59,125 That's great! 1484 01:05:59,125 --> 01:06:00,418 - That's right. - That's good! 1485 01:06:02,170 --> 01:06:03,505 That's really good. We make a great team. 1486 01:06:04,547 --> 01:06:05,507 That's true. 1487 01:06:11,012 --> 01:06:12,472 Um... 1488 01:06:12,472 --> 01:06:14,599 I... 1489 01:06:14,599 --> 01:06:16,434 I think I should go. 1490 01:06:16,434 --> 01:06:17,852 - It's getting late. - It is getting late, yeah. 1491 01:06:17,852 --> 01:06:19,354 But... 1492 01:06:21,064 --> 01:06:23,775 ...thank you... 1493 01:06:23,775 --> 01:06:24,818 for this. 1494 01:06:30,907 --> 01:06:32,659 Goodnight, Traci. Thank you. 1495 01:06:32,659 --> 01:06:33,702 Yeah, goodnight. 1496 01:06:41,751 --> 01:06:42,794 You know, as much as I love 1497 01:06:42,794 --> 01:06:44,337 having a newly-minted expert wrapper 1498 01:06:44,337 --> 01:06:46,172 helping me with these, 1499 01:06:46,172 --> 01:06:47,424 shouldn't you be getting back to work? 1500 01:06:47,424 --> 01:06:49,175 The gallery is in two days. 1501 01:06:49,175 --> 01:06:50,468 I'm merrily procrastinating. 1502 01:06:51,720 --> 01:06:53,263 And un-merrily 1503 01:06:53,263 --> 01:06:55,223 starting to lose confidence in myself. 1504 01:06:56,099 --> 01:06:58,393 If your goal is... 1505 01:06:58,393 --> 01:07:01,646 trying to get people to feel something, 1506 01:07:01,646 --> 01:07:03,565 maybe you should draw on what you're feeling right now. 1507 01:07:04,983 --> 01:07:05,900 Well, it's a real mixed bag, Mom. 1508 01:07:09,988 --> 01:07:10,947 Honestly, my... 1509 01:07:12,073 --> 01:07:13,616 ...my heart is just so conflicted. 1510 01:07:17,996 --> 01:07:20,749 You have grown so much since you joined that group. 1511 01:07:22,751 --> 01:07:24,419 Maybe the final piece of this puzzle 1512 01:07:24,419 --> 01:07:25,337 is... 1513 01:07:25,337 --> 01:07:27,005 opening your heart. 1514 01:07:28,340 --> 01:07:30,508 And that doesn't mean that you have to forget about Greg. 1515 01:07:32,218 --> 01:07:35,555 Maybe drawing on the memories of him 1516 01:07:35,555 --> 01:07:36,514 will help you. 1517 01:07:51,112 --> 01:07:53,198 God, 1518 01:07:53,198 --> 01:07:54,866 I feel lost... 1519 01:07:58,495 --> 01:08:00,372 ...and I don't know what to do. 1520 01:08:02,165 --> 01:08:04,542 I pray... 1521 01:08:04,542 --> 01:08:06,127 that I am able to help people 1522 01:08:06,127 --> 01:08:08,546 feel something special for Christmas. 1523 01:08:11,633 --> 01:08:12,884 Amen. 1524 01:08:34,864 --> 01:08:36,366 All right, I've got you. 1525 01:08:37,534 --> 01:08:40,370 Well, being home sure beats that hospital room any day. 1526 01:08:40,370 --> 01:08:42,539 The doctor is one phone call away, 1527 01:08:42,539 --> 01:08:44,791 I will be with you 24/7, 1528 01:08:44,791 --> 01:08:46,292 and... 1529 01:08:46,292 --> 01:08:48,086 your only job is to rest, okay? 1530 01:08:54,175 --> 01:08:55,427 Dance with me. 1531 01:08:55,427 --> 01:08:57,804 Did you not just hear what I told you? 1532 01:08:57,804 --> 01:08:58,972 Come on. 1533 01:09:02,600 --> 01:09:03,768 After all, 1534 01:09:03,768 --> 01:09:05,145 we never know how much time we have left, 1535 01:09:05,145 --> 01:09:07,856 so we have to live each moment like it's our last. 1536 01:09:09,357 --> 01:09:11,693 We are going to have so many of these moments. 1537 01:09:13,153 --> 01:09:14,612 Decades more. 1538 01:09:19,534 --> 01:09:21,119 Traci, I need you to promise me something. 1539 01:09:22,579 --> 01:09:23,621 Anything. 1540 01:09:25,123 --> 01:09:27,334 Never stop laughing, 1541 01:09:27,334 --> 01:09:29,044 and never stop loving. 1542 01:09:31,046 --> 01:09:32,505 And never stop living. 1543 01:09:33,840 --> 01:09:35,383 Okay? 1544 01:09:41,222 --> 01:09:44,351 ♪ The world waits for a miracle ♪ 1545 01:09:44,351 --> 01:09:46,019 ♪ Oh, come... ♪ 1546 01:09:46,019 --> 01:09:48,855 ♪ Emmanuel ♪ 1547 01:09:56,863 --> 01:09:58,073 Traci! Come in! 1548 01:09:59,157 --> 01:10:00,950 Thank you! 1549 01:10:00,950 --> 01:10:02,035 What are you doing here? 1550 01:10:02,035 --> 01:10:04,746 And what are you wearing? 1551 01:10:06,039 --> 01:10:07,248 I know I look ridiculous, 1552 01:10:07,248 --> 01:10:09,417 but they said they also need an elf. 1553 01:10:11,378 --> 01:10:12,504 What are you talking about? 1554 01:10:12,504 --> 01:10:16,007 The Christmas market needs a Mrs. Claus, 1555 01:10:16,007 --> 01:10:19,427 and I told them I know someone with years of experience. 1556 01:10:23,223 --> 01:10:25,433 Maybe all you need to do is take one step. 1557 01:10:25,433 --> 01:10:26,893 Just try it on, 1558 01:10:26,893 --> 01:10:28,436 see if it fits? 1559 01:10:32,190 --> 01:10:33,149 Okay... 1560 01:10:33,149 --> 01:10:34,567 Okay! 1561 01:10:37,028 --> 01:10:38,154 It fits like a glove. 1562 01:10:40,907 --> 01:10:44,452 You are rocking that! 1563 01:10:45,870 --> 01:10:47,956 But I don't think I can do this on my own. 1564 01:10:49,541 --> 01:10:50,625 Well, you'll have your trusty elf 1565 01:10:50,625 --> 01:10:51,918 right by your side. 1566 01:10:59,342 --> 01:11:00,593 I'll be with you in just a sec. 1567 01:11:03,805 --> 01:11:05,223 Nothing's changed a bit. 1568 01:11:10,854 --> 01:11:12,313 Dad... 1569 01:11:12,313 --> 01:11:13,481 What are you doing here? 1570 01:11:13,481 --> 01:11:14,858 A friend of yours 1571 01:11:14,858 --> 01:11:17,485 left a box of Nai Nai's sweets at my doorstep. 1572 01:11:19,529 --> 01:11:21,156 It's been so long since I've tried them... 1573 01:11:22,657 --> 01:11:23,992 ...but I'm glad I did. 1574 01:11:25,994 --> 01:11:26,870 You made them? 1575 01:11:28,329 --> 01:11:29,581 I did. 1576 01:11:30,749 --> 01:11:32,500 They taste just like hers. 1577 01:11:34,836 --> 01:11:36,254 So why'd you ask me to meet you here? 1578 01:11:37,672 --> 01:11:39,299 I just wanted to celebrate 1579 01:11:39,299 --> 01:11:41,134 your courage for sharing the other day. 1580 01:11:42,927 --> 01:11:43,887 How does it feel? 1581 01:11:45,180 --> 01:11:46,264 Like my soul is healing. 1582 01:11:48,183 --> 01:11:49,184 I know she's still with me. 1583 01:11:52,354 --> 01:11:53,438 You know... 1584 01:11:53,438 --> 01:11:55,106 open mic's about to start. 1585 01:11:56,232 --> 01:11:58,693 And I just so happened... 1586 01:11:58,693 --> 01:12:00,528 to reserve the first slot. 1587 01:12:02,405 --> 01:12:04,199 You wanna give it a shot? 1588 01:12:07,494 --> 01:12:08,870 I think I can do it. 1589 01:12:14,626 --> 01:12:16,378 I came to apologize. 1590 01:12:16,378 --> 01:12:17,796 No. Whoa. 1591 01:12:17,796 --> 01:12:19,464 No, no. You don't-- you don't have to do that, Dad. 1592 01:12:19,464 --> 01:12:20,715 It was a hard time for all of us, 1593 01:12:20,715 --> 01:12:21,841 and we all grieve differently. 1594 01:12:21,841 --> 01:12:24,177 I was angry, 1595 01:12:24,177 --> 01:12:25,220 and I took it out on you. 1596 01:12:26,971 --> 01:12:28,515 It wasn't fair... 1597 01:12:28,515 --> 01:12:31,309 and I'm sorry. 1598 01:12:31,309 --> 01:12:34,521 If my mother taught me anything at all, 1599 01:12:34,521 --> 01:12:38,483 it is that there is nothing more important in life 1600 01:12:38,483 --> 01:12:39,609 than family. 1601 01:12:43,697 --> 01:12:45,031 You have no idea how much it means 1602 01:12:45,031 --> 01:12:46,074 to hear you say that. 1603 01:12:52,455 --> 01:12:55,709 ♪ The first Noel ♪ 1604 01:12:55,709 --> 01:12:59,337 ♪ The Angels did say ♪ 1605 01:12:59,337 --> 01:13:06,177 ♪ Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay ♪ 1606 01:13:06,177 --> 01:13:13,018 ♪ In fields where they lay keeping their sheep ♪ 1607 01:13:13,018 --> 01:13:20,233 ♪ On a cold winter's night that was so deep ♪ 1608 01:13:20,233 --> 01:13:23,611 ♪ Noel, Noel ♪ 1609 01:13:23,611 --> 01:13:27,407 ♪ Noel... Noel ♪ 1610 01:13:27,407 --> 01:13:36,666 ♪ Born is the King of Israel! ♪ 1611 01:13:38,293 --> 01:13:39,294 Whoo! 1612 01:13:53,016 --> 01:13:53,975 Hey, Joyce. 1613 01:13:55,352 --> 01:13:56,519 Yeah! 1614 01:13:56,519 --> 01:13:57,937 I... 1615 01:13:57,937 --> 01:13:59,314 I think you're gonna like what I've been working on-- 1616 01:13:59,314 --> 01:14:01,566 and it will be done just in time for the gallery. 1617 01:14:01,566 --> 01:14:03,276 I just have... 1618 01:14:03,276 --> 01:14:04,778 one more thing left to do. 1619 01:14:15,121 --> 01:14:16,706 Hey. 1620 01:14:17,457 --> 01:14:19,042 Hey. 1621 01:14:23,213 --> 01:14:24,464 Happy Anniversary. 1622 01:14:27,092 --> 01:14:27,926 Traci... 1623 01:14:27,926 --> 01:14:29,344 what are you doing here? 1624 01:14:30,804 --> 01:14:32,931 Well, I thought it was strange 1625 01:14:32,931 --> 01:14:35,433 that you weren't returning any of my calls. 1626 01:14:35,433 --> 01:14:36,893 Right. 1627 01:14:36,893 --> 01:14:38,353 And then I remembered... 1628 01:14:38,353 --> 01:14:40,980 that it was December 23rd. 1629 01:14:42,065 --> 01:14:42,857 Yeah. 1630 01:14:42,857 --> 01:14:44,401 The day we first met... 1631 01:14:46,319 --> 01:14:47,487 ...and the day we got married. 1632 01:14:55,870 --> 01:14:56,996 I hope I'm not intruding. 1633 01:14:56,996 --> 01:14:58,498 I just wanted to make sure you were okay. 1634 01:14:58,498 --> 01:14:59,833 No, no, no. 1635 01:14:59,833 --> 01:15:01,209 Not intruding at all. 1636 01:15:01,209 --> 01:15:02,460 - Okay. - Thank you. 1637 01:15:02,460 --> 01:15:04,045 Yeah. 1638 01:15:04,045 --> 01:15:05,255 You know what... 1639 01:15:08,091 --> 01:15:09,009 ...I'm okay. 1640 01:15:12,595 --> 01:15:13,972 Every year, 1641 01:15:13,972 --> 01:15:15,932 I bring a flower up here to remember her. 1642 01:15:18,268 --> 01:15:19,686 Listen, Traci, about the other night... 1643 01:15:19,686 --> 01:15:22,272 No, no, no. We do not need to talk about that. 1644 01:15:24,357 --> 01:15:25,775 Today is about you and Melody. 1645 01:15:29,320 --> 01:15:30,363 I was sitting here, 1646 01:15:30,363 --> 01:15:31,906 and I was thinking... 1647 01:15:33,783 --> 01:15:37,579 ...I am so grateful 1648 01:15:37,579 --> 01:15:39,539 for all the years that we spent together... 1649 01:15:41,708 --> 01:15:44,502 ...and from now on, that's... 1650 01:15:44,502 --> 01:15:45,962 that's what I vow to hold on to. 1651 01:15:47,589 --> 01:15:49,174 It's hard. It's really hard. 1652 01:15:52,010 --> 01:15:53,094 For some reason, this year, I just-- 1653 01:15:53,094 --> 01:15:54,846 I don't know, I just feel... 1654 01:15:56,306 --> 01:15:57,932 ...more at peace. 1655 01:15:58,808 --> 01:16:00,185 Sounds like healing to me. 1656 01:16:06,441 --> 01:16:08,068 - Yeah. - Yeah. 1657 01:16:31,633 --> 01:16:32,509 That's incredible. 1658 01:16:33,885 --> 01:16:34,803 That's incredible, isn't it? 1659 01:16:34,803 --> 01:16:36,638 I mean, we have made 1660 01:16:36,638 --> 01:16:38,932 a ton of progress these past few weeks. 1661 01:16:38,932 --> 01:16:39,974 I have a feeling you're talking about 1662 01:16:39,974 --> 01:16:41,226 more than just the tree. 1663 01:16:42,227 --> 01:16:43,895 Um, well, your feeling's correct, I am. 1664 01:16:45,689 --> 01:16:46,940 So, what do you say we get started? 1665 01:16:47,691 --> 01:16:48,650 Is Traci coming? 1666 01:16:48,650 --> 01:16:49,859 Actually, I don't think so. 1667 01:16:49,859 --> 01:16:51,361 I think she's really busy with her art show. 1668 01:16:52,362 --> 01:16:54,155 - I should have canceled-- - Sorry I'm late! 1669 01:16:54,155 --> 01:16:55,156 - Hey! - Hi! 1670 01:16:55,156 --> 01:16:56,825 - Merry Christmas! - Merry Christmas! 1671 01:16:56,825 --> 01:16:57,992 Merry Christmas! 1672 01:16:57,992 --> 01:17:00,995 I waited until the last possible minute 1673 01:17:00,995 --> 01:17:02,330 to invite you to this-- 1674 01:17:02,330 --> 01:17:03,415 but it's probably because 1675 01:17:03,415 --> 01:17:04,833 I waited till the last possible minute 1676 01:17:04,833 --> 01:17:06,334 to finish my art. 1677 01:17:07,293 --> 01:17:08,545 Your gallery exhibit? Tonight? 1678 01:17:08,545 --> 01:17:09,921 Yes! 1679 01:17:09,921 --> 01:17:11,548 And I would love for you to stop by, 1680 01:17:11,548 --> 01:17:12,716 if you can, no pressure. 1681 01:17:12,716 --> 01:17:13,925 - But there will be cookies. - I'm there. 1682 01:17:13,925 --> 01:17:15,552 - Me too! - You had me at "cookies". 1683 01:17:15,552 --> 01:17:17,178 I wouldn't miss it. I wouldn't. 1684 01:17:17,178 --> 01:17:18,888 We're all going. We're there. 1685 01:17:18,888 --> 01:17:20,724 So, while we're all here, why don't I open things up? 1686 01:17:20,724 --> 01:17:22,183 Yeah, actually... 1687 01:17:22,183 --> 01:17:24,019 What? 1688 01:17:24,019 --> 01:17:25,645 Can I open things up tonight? 1689 01:17:28,231 --> 01:17:29,357 - Yeah. - Yeah. 1690 01:17:29,357 --> 01:17:30,525 I'd be honored. 1691 01:17:30,525 --> 01:17:31,985 Okay. Okay. 1692 01:17:31,985 --> 01:17:34,237 I'm a little rusty, but here we go. 1693 01:17:38,324 --> 01:17:39,993 Dear God... 1694 01:17:42,787 --> 01:17:44,122 ...in the last two years, 1695 01:17:44,122 --> 01:17:45,582 I've... 1696 01:17:45,582 --> 01:17:48,585 often thought that my prayers weren't being answered... 1697 01:17:51,046 --> 01:17:53,298 ...and now I know that they were answered... 1698 01:17:54,424 --> 01:17:56,384 ...just not in the way I expected. 1699 01:17:58,136 --> 01:17:59,429 You led me to this group. 1700 01:18:02,223 --> 01:18:06,478 Thank you so much for the gift of new friendships. 1701 01:18:06,478 --> 01:18:07,604 And I ask you, God, 1702 01:18:07,604 --> 01:18:10,065 just to bless every person... 1703 01:18:10,065 --> 01:18:11,441 in this group tonight... 1704 01:18:12,609 --> 01:18:14,069 ...and continue to heal us... 1705 01:18:15,487 --> 01:18:17,405 ...with Your peace, 1706 01:18:17,405 --> 01:18:19,240 love, 1707 01:18:19,240 --> 01:18:20,408 and joy. 1708 01:18:20,408 --> 01:18:21,409 Amen. 1709 01:18:21,409 --> 01:18:22,952 Amen! 1710 01:18:23,787 --> 01:18:24,746 You weren't rusty at all! 1711 01:18:26,748 --> 01:18:27,999 Thank you. 1712 01:18:27,999 --> 01:18:30,001 I learned from the best. 1713 01:18:52,440 --> 01:18:54,025 Best seats in the house. 1714 01:18:59,030 --> 01:19:00,365 Hi, everyone! 1715 01:19:00,365 --> 01:19:01,616 Merry Christmas. 1716 01:19:01,616 --> 01:19:02,742 Merry Christmas! 1717 01:19:04,953 --> 01:19:06,162 As many of you know, 1718 01:19:06,162 --> 01:19:09,457 the last couple of years have been... 1719 01:19:09,457 --> 01:19:11,459 really hard. 1720 01:19:12,794 --> 01:19:13,878 I, um... 1721 01:19:13,878 --> 01:19:15,714 almost gave up on my art completely. 1722 01:19:17,215 --> 01:19:19,759 But that would have been taking the easy way out. 1723 01:19:21,136 --> 01:19:23,471 So I decided to take the hard road... 1724 01:19:26,683 --> 01:19:29,310 ...and open my heart, 1725 01:19:29,310 --> 01:19:31,521 and the creativity followed. 1726 01:19:32,689 --> 01:19:35,525 That never... 1727 01:19:35,525 --> 01:19:36,818 would have been possible 1728 01:19:36,818 --> 01:19:39,904 without the love and support of my Mom and Dad, 1729 01:19:39,904 --> 01:19:41,281 and my friends... 1730 01:19:42,115 --> 01:19:43,408 ...who are all here tonight. 1731 01:19:46,870 --> 01:19:48,663 Each and every one of you 1732 01:19:48,663 --> 01:19:51,249 inspired me to seek hope... 1733 01:19:52,876 --> 01:19:54,502 ...and love... 1734 01:19:54,502 --> 01:19:55,628 and joy... 1735 01:19:56,921 --> 01:19:58,840 ...even in life's toughest moments. 1736 01:19:58,840 --> 01:20:00,133 This is dedicated to them. 1737 01:20:04,721 --> 01:20:06,097 Now I would love to present... 1738 01:20:07,015 --> 01:20:09,309 ..."Hearts of Healing". 1739 01:20:18,234 --> 01:20:20,236 Look, I'm wearing my Mrs. Claus outfit! 1740 01:20:20,236 --> 01:20:22,238 - And there's little Presley! - Adorable! 1741 01:20:22,238 --> 01:20:24,657 Is that the quadruple-chocolate donut? 1742 01:20:24,657 --> 01:20:26,076 It is! 1743 01:20:31,873 --> 01:20:32,957 I want to thank you all 1744 01:20:32,957 --> 01:20:35,126 for joining us tonight. 1745 01:20:35,126 --> 01:20:38,421 The theme for this year's Christmas Eve service 1746 01:20:38,421 --> 01:20:41,132 is "Holding on while letting go". 1747 01:20:43,093 --> 01:20:44,177 Now, I'm sure there's some of you here 1748 01:20:44,177 --> 01:20:46,346 that have lost someone close to you... 1749 01:20:47,347 --> 01:20:49,349 ...and I urge you to look around 1750 01:20:49,349 --> 01:20:51,226 and realize that you're not alone. 1751 01:20:55,188 --> 01:20:57,357 By lighting these balloons, 1752 01:20:57,357 --> 01:20:58,566 we signify 1753 01:20:58,566 --> 01:20:59,567 that the ones that we've lost in our lives 1754 01:20:59,567 --> 01:21:00,443 will always remain... 1755 01:21:01,611 --> 01:21:03,613 ...in our hearts. 1756 01:21:03,613 --> 01:21:04,781 But before we do, I'd like to take a moment. 1757 01:21:06,199 --> 01:21:08,576 I'd like all of us to... 1758 01:21:08,576 --> 01:21:09,994 say a prayer, 1759 01:21:09,994 --> 01:21:12,956 recall a memory... 1760 01:21:12,956 --> 01:21:14,499 hold them in your heart. 1761 01:21:23,299 --> 01:21:24,634 Now... 1762 01:21:24,634 --> 01:21:27,929 as we release these balloons into the sky, 1763 01:21:27,929 --> 01:21:29,264 I'd like all of us to celebrate them... 1764 01:21:31,266 --> 01:21:32,392 ...as we let them go. 1765 01:21:34,853 --> 01:21:36,604 Are you ready? 1766 01:21:36,604 --> 01:21:38,898 - Yes. - Yeah. 1767 01:21:38,898 --> 01:21:40,316 Whoo... 1768 01:21:40,316 --> 01:21:42,318 Three... 1769 01:21:42,318 --> 01:21:43,945 two... 1770 01:21:43,945 --> 01:21:45,405 one. 1771 01:22:00,920 --> 01:22:04,883 ♪ Silent Night ♪ 1772 01:22:04,883 --> 01:22:08,136 ♪ Holy night ♪ 1773 01:22:08,136 --> 01:22:12,307 ♪ All is calm ♪ 1774 01:22:12,307 --> 01:22:17,645 ♪ All is bright ♪ 1775 01:22:17,645 --> 01:22:21,691 ♪ Round yon virgin ♪ 1776 01:22:21,691 --> 01:22:24,152 ♪ Mother and child... ♪ 1777 01:22:24,152 --> 01:22:25,820 That was beautiful. 1778 01:22:25,820 --> 01:22:28,323 ♪ Holy infant so... ♪ 1779 01:22:28,323 --> 01:22:30,158 I have to ask you something. 1780 01:22:30,158 --> 01:22:32,243 Okay? 1781 01:22:32,243 --> 01:22:33,578 Can you teach me to paint sometime? 1782 01:22:38,083 --> 01:22:39,542 Even after I ruined your shirt? 1783 01:22:39,542 --> 01:22:40,627 Oh, yeah, yeah. 1784 01:22:40,627 --> 01:22:42,087 That's right. You did scar me there. 1785 01:22:42,087 --> 01:22:43,672 - I know. - A little bit, but... 1786 01:22:43,672 --> 01:22:44,923 Yeah. 1787 01:22:44,923 --> 01:22:46,341 You know what... 1788 01:22:48,927 --> 01:22:49,969 ...I think I'm ready to move forward. 1789 01:22:53,932 --> 01:22:55,475 And we can take it slow... 1790 01:22:57,310 --> 01:22:58,728 ...just one small step at a time. 1791 01:22:59,938 --> 01:23:01,398 That's right. 1792 01:23:02,732 --> 01:23:03,900 Merry Christmas, Traci. 1793 01:23:06,111 --> 01:23:07,696 Merry Christmas, Michael. 1794 01:23:09,072 --> 01:23:16,996 ♪ Holy infant so tender and mild ♪ 1795 01:23:16,996 --> 01:23:24,337 ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace... ♪ 1796 01:23:24,337 --> 01:23:30,760 ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪