1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.LT 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.LT 3 00:00:08,341 --> 00:00:12,762 (♪ Single on the 25th ♪ (by Lauren Spencer Smith) 4 00:00:12,846 --> 00:00:15,140 ♪ Kissing under the mistletoe ♪ 5 00:00:15,223 --> 00:00:18,393 ♪ Holding hands while walking through the snow ♪ 6 00:00:18,476 --> 00:00:21,396 ♪ I wish I knew what that was like ♪ 7 00:00:21,479 --> 00:00:24,357 ♪ Maybe next year I won't cry ♪ 8 00:00:24,441 --> 00:00:26,860 ♪ The mall makes me so upset ♪ 9 00:00:26,943 --> 00:00:30,113 ♪ Pretty girls with all the cute boyfriends ♪ 10 00:00:30,196 --> 00:00:32,741 ♪ I wanna know what that's like ♪ 11 00:00:32,824 --> 00:00:35,535 ♪ Maybe next year I'll get it right ♪ 12 00:00:35,618 --> 00:00:41,124 ♪ Praying for the love you see in the movies ♪ 13 00:00:41,207 --> 00:00:46,671 ♪ Not asking for much, just one ♪ 14 00:00:46,755 --> 00:00:50,049 ♪ Maybe it's the time a year ♪ 15 00:00:50,133 --> 00:00:52,719 ♪ And how it brings up what I fear ♪ 16 00:00:52,802 --> 00:00:57,599 ♪ I'm by myself, wishing I had someone else ♪ 17 00:00:57,682 --> 00:01:01,478 ♪ Wish the day would go away ♪ 18 00:01:01,561 --> 00:01:06,024 ♪ So I never have to face what date it is ♪ 19 00:01:06,149 --> 00:01:10,195 ♪ 'Cause I hate being single on the 25th ♪♪ 20 00:01:10,278 --> 00:01:13,198 (gentle festive music) 21 00:01:14,908 --> 00:01:16,743 Do you want some help? 22 00:01:16,826 --> 00:01:18,870 (both): Yes please. 23 00:01:19,954 --> 00:01:22,040 (camera clicks) 24 00:01:22,123 --> 00:01:23,875 (Nell): Okay, that's cute. 25 00:01:23,958 --> 00:01:25,126 (man): Thank you so much. 26 00:01:25,210 --> 00:01:26,711 (both): Hi! (Nell): Ooh, hi, honey! 27 00:01:26,795 --> 00:01:28,171 (Julia): Oh, hey, girl! 28 00:01:28,254 --> 00:01:29,881 Is it just me, or do Christmas trees 29 00:01:29,964 --> 00:01:31,591 just get bigger every year? 30 00:01:31,674 --> 00:01:33,927 Uh, have you considered maybe you're shrinking? 31 00:01:34,010 --> 00:01:36,346 No, really. I mean, don't you feel like Christmas 32 00:01:36,429 --> 00:01:38,348 just gets bigger, every year? 33 00:01:38,431 --> 00:01:39,974 Okay, I sense a tirade, 34 00:01:40,058 --> 00:01:42,310 and I'm totally here for it, bigger in what way? 35 00:01:42,393 --> 00:01:45,522 - Just, longer. You know? - More ornate, more complex. 36 00:01:45,605 --> 00:01:47,148 Give me an example. 37 00:01:47,232 --> 00:01:50,318 - Take Christmas flavours, okay? - So, first it was peppermint. 38 00:01:50,401 --> 00:01:52,529 - Then it was peppermint mocha. - Yeah. 39 00:01:52,612 --> 00:01:54,212 Now it's peppermint mocha creme cookie! 40 00:01:54,280 --> 00:01:56,032 You love peppermint mocha creme cookie! 41 00:01:56,115 --> 00:01:57,659 I know, I'm not complaining, 42 00:01:57,742 --> 00:01:59,577 I'm just asking if you ever noticed. 43 00:01:59,661 --> 00:02:00,888 I'll tell you what I've noticed. 44 00:02:00,912 --> 00:02:03,498 Christmas has never been more romantic. 45 00:02:03,581 --> 00:02:04,624 What do you mean? 46 00:02:04,707 --> 00:02:06,027 Every Christmas card I've gotten 47 00:02:06,084 --> 00:02:08,294 is a wedding announcement, or a baby announcement. 48 00:02:08,378 --> 00:02:11,005 My street is a thoroughfare of mistletoe. 49 00:02:11,089 --> 00:02:12,632 - Yeah. - Even the cocoa's coupled! 50 00:02:12,715 --> 00:02:13,716 Hmm? 51 00:02:13,800 --> 00:02:15,510 The coffee shop by my house, 52 00:02:15,593 --> 00:02:18,179 it's the sign insisting that cocoa is perfect for two. 53 00:02:18,263 --> 00:02:21,975 Yeah, I get it. I mean, it's not just you, I see it, too. 54 00:02:22,058 --> 00:02:24,727 We're just at the age where everyone's getting married. 55 00:02:24,811 --> 00:02:26,604 Wait, so Christmas is just supposed to be 56 00:02:26,688 --> 00:02:27,772 for couples and romance? 57 00:02:27,856 --> 00:02:29,566 Christmas is for everyone. 58 00:02:29,649 --> 00:02:31,317 Including singles, and including you! 59 00:02:31,401 --> 00:02:34,487 Mmm. Then, why does it take two people 60 00:02:34,571 --> 00:02:35,989 to carry a Christmas tree? 61 00:02:36,072 --> 00:02:37,407 Ugh! 62 00:02:37,490 --> 00:02:39,492 Got it? (Grunting) 63 00:02:39,576 --> 00:02:40,618 There we go. 64 00:02:40,702 --> 00:02:42,620 - We can do it! - We can do it! 65 00:02:44,956 --> 00:02:46,666 (bells jingling) 66 00:02:46,749 --> 00:02:48,293 Merry Christmas, donation. 67 00:02:49,502 --> 00:02:51,671 Tell me you got us the Montclair Chalet Suites. 68 00:02:51,754 --> 00:02:53,256 (snaps fingers) 69 00:02:53,339 --> 00:02:54,966 Accessible only by private gondola! 70 00:02:55,049 --> 00:02:56,634 And the Olympic ski instructors? 71 00:02:56,718 --> 00:02:59,554 Reserved! Along with the après-ski caviar 72 00:02:59,637 --> 00:03:00,722 service you wanted. 73 00:03:00,805 --> 00:03:03,224 The gold standard of Aspen ski trips! 74 00:03:03,308 --> 00:03:05,560 Love it, yeah. 75 00:03:05,643 --> 00:03:08,897 Ugh, Santa's giving me a migraine. 76 00:03:08,980 --> 00:03:11,691 - Who let him in the building? - I assume someone interested 77 00:03:11,774 --> 00:03:14,819 - in giving back at the holidays. - Could we call somebody? 78 00:03:14,903 --> 00:03:16,589 No, I'll handle it, I'm just heading out anyway. 79 00:03:16,613 --> 00:03:20,033 - Have a good day. - Yeah. Take care, slacker. 80 00:03:20,116 --> 00:03:21,993 - (bells jingling) - Here for the needy. 81 00:03:22,076 --> 00:03:24,746 Santa, I think you could use this. 82 00:03:24,829 --> 00:03:26,080 Oh, that's kind of you. 83 00:03:26,164 --> 00:03:28,124 Uh... 84 00:03:28,207 --> 00:03:31,127 Oh, that's very kind of you! 85 00:03:31,211 --> 00:03:32,688 Yeah, I assume you're not having much luck 86 00:03:32,712 --> 00:03:33,796 with my colleagues. 87 00:03:33,880 --> 00:03:35,274 Ho-ho-ho, your assumption is correct! 88 00:03:35,298 --> 00:03:37,338 There's a children's non-profit a few floors down, 89 00:03:37,383 --> 00:03:38,676 you might do better there. 90 00:03:38,760 --> 00:03:40,120 Your colleagues want me to scram? 91 00:03:40,178 --> 00:03:41,906 Yeah, don't take it personally, they're all 92 00:03:41,930 --> 00:03:43,490 on the naughty list! It's just their personality. 93 00:03:43,514 --> 00:03:45,642 Come on, I'll take you. 94 00:03:47,477 --> 00:03:49,604 Oh, hey. Ask your neighbor to hold the door. 95 00:03:49,687 --> 00:03:52,065 - (Nell): What? No, please, no! - Why not? 96 00:03:52,148 --> 00:03:54,817 Because chit chat with him always requires a shuffle. 97 00:03:54,901 --> 00:03:56,277 What's a shuffle? 98 00:03:56,361 --> 00:03:58,380 You know, like, safe topics of conversation shuffle 99 00:03:58,404 --> 00:04:00,990 where you have to talk about the weather for exactly 90 seconds. 100 00:04:01,074 --> 00:04:02,343 Oh yeah, cause any shorter's rude, 101 00:04:02,367 --> 00:04:03,844 - and any longer's intrusive. - Exactly! 102 00:04:03,868 --> 00:04:05,828 Okay, but you and I are not going to be able 103 00:04:05,912 --> 00:04:07,956 to get that door open while carrying this tree. 104 00:04:08,039 --> 00:04:11,584 - Fair point. Hey, Cooper! - Can you hold the door? 105 00:04:11,668 --> 00:04:13,336 Yeah. 106 00:04:13,419 --> 00:04:15,296 - I got you. - Oh, gosh. 107 00:04:17,507 --> 00:04:20,176 (Cooper): There you go. (Julia): Okay. Okay. 108 00:04:20,259 --> 00:04:21,844 - Thank you! - Yeah. 109 00:04:21,928 --> 00:04:24,847 Um, Cooper this is my friend, so... 110 00:04:24,931 --> 00:04:26,766 Yeah, uh, Emily, right? 111 00:04:26,849 --> 00:04:29,310 - Julia. - Julia, right. 112 00:04:29,394 --> 00:04:31,187 - (chuckles) - Yeah. 113 00:04:31,271 --> 00:04:33,314 So uh, cold out tonight, eh? 114 00:04:33,398 --> 00:04:36,359 Oh, yes. Hoo! Jack Frost is nipping! 115 00:04:36,442 --> 00:04:37,735 Oh yeah! 116 00:04:39,112 --> 00:04:41,698 - So, what are you doing? - So, any big holiday plans? 117 00:04:41,781 --> 00:04:43,408 Oh, Christma..., you, you go. 118 00:04:43,491 --> 00:04:47,286 Um, I'm going to Aspen, skiing with a work colleague. 119 00:04:47,370 --> 00:04:49,580 It's gonna be awesome. 120 00:04:52,667 --> 00:04:53,710 What about you? 121 00:04:53,793 --> 00:04:55,253 Um, well... 122 00:04:55,336 --> 00:04:57,213 (clears throat) For the last ten years, 123 00:04:57,297 --> 00:04:59,177 I usually go to Ohio, but this year, my family's 124 00:04:59,257 --> 00:05:00,341 coming here to Chicago. 125 00:05:00,425 --> 00:05:01,843 Cool, nice. 126 00:05:04,971 --> 00:05:08,349 I'm gonna check my mail. Yup, just, coming through! 127 00:05:08,433 --> 00:05:10,226 - Bye! - Yeah. 128 00:05:10,310 --> 00:05:11,978 God, no! 129 00:05:13,021 --> 00:05:15,106 (gentle music) 130 00:05:15,189 --> 00:05:16,232 (Nell): Huh? 131 00:05:16,315 --> 00:05:18,401 (Julia): Oooh! 132 00:05:18,484 --> 00:05:19,986 What do you think? 133 00:05:20,069 --> 00:05:22,488 I think Christmas trees actually have gotten bigger. 134 00:05:22,572 --> 00:05:23,948 And more beautiful. 135 00:05:24,032 --> 00:05:25,491 Hmm, only when you pick them! 136 00:05:25,575 --> 00:05:28,161 I'm level 12 excited for Christmas this year! 137 00:05:28,244 --> 00:05:30,246 Oh, I know! I mean, you finally get to do 138 00:05:30,329 --> 00:05:32,141 all the fun Chicago things you missed out on every year. 139 00:05:32,165 --> 00:05:34,334 Yes, and show my parents my life. 140 00:05:34,417 --> 00:05:35,519 And hopefully make them proud. 141 00:05:35,543 --> 00:05:37,336 Girl, of course they're proud of you. 142 00:05:37,420 --> 00:05:39,422 - (cellphone buzzing) - Oh, one second. 143 00:05:41,758 --> 00:05:43,593 - Hey, Mom! - Hi, sweetie. 144 00:05:43,676 --> 00:05:45,094 Oh! Hi, Mama Duke! 145 00:05:45,178 --> 00:05:46,929 Oh, Merry Christmas, girls! 146 00:05:47,013 --> 00:05:49,348 In 17 hours, you will be 147 00:05:49,432 --> 00:05:50,350 what's the matter? 148 00:05:50,433 --> 00:05:52,477 Bad news, honey. 149 00:05:52,560 --> 00:05:54,937 Uncle Eli fell and fractured his hip. 150 00:05:55,021 --> 00:05:56,397 Oh no, is he okay? 151 00:05:56,481 --> 00:05:57,857 No, no, he'll be fine. 152 00:05:57,940 --> 00:06:00,193 But I do feel like I should stay with him. 153 00:06:00,276 --> 00:06:03,112 Yeah, yeah, of, of course, bring him here! 154 00:06:03,196 --> 00:06:04,530 Oh, he can stay at my place 155 00:06:04,614 --> 00:06:06,074 while Dave and me are in Madison. 156 00:06:06,157 --> 00:06:07,717 Well, that's very generous of you two, 157 00:06:07,742 --> 00:06:09,094 but he can't travel right now, so... 158 00:06:09,118 --> 00:06:12,455 - So you can't come to Chicago? - Um, what about Dad? 159 00:06:12,538 --> 00:06:14,582 Oh well, you know your father, 160 00:06:14,665 --> 00:06:16,709 he'll go wherever he's needed most. 161 00:06:16,793 --> 00:06:20,129 Well, of course, that's with you and Uncle Eli. 162 00:06:20,213 --> 00:06:21,756 It's fine, I'm gonna be fine, 163 00:06:21,839 --> 00:06:23,317 I have, I have Rose and Sasha coming. 164 00:06:23,341 --> 00:06:25,760 Actually, hey Mom, that's Rose on the other line. 165 00:06:25,843 --> 00:06:26,761 I'll call you back, okay? 166 00:06:26,844 --> 00:06:28,387 Of course! Muah! 167 00:06:28,471 --> 00:06:29,764 - Hi, Rose! - Sasha, did you 168 00:06:29,847 --> 00:06:32,767 - pack the presents? - Rose! Did you butt dial me? 169 00:06:32,850 --> 00:06:34,936 Oh no! Sorry, Nelly belly, no, I meant to call you, 170 00:06:35,019 --> 00:06:37,939 but I just got distracted trying to get the car packed. 171 00:06:38,022 --> 00:06:39,690 What? You're driving here? 172 00:06:39,774 --> 00:06:41,818 - (sighs) - No, I'm so sorry, 173 00:06:41,901 --> 00:06:44,570 Sasha's sister went into labor a month early. 174 00:06:44,654 --> 00:06:46,256 I tried to tell her not to eat spicy food, 175 00:06:46,280 --> 00:06:47,990 but what do I know? 176 00:06:48,074 --> 00:06:50,243 So, we have to go to Columbus to watch Sasha's nephews. 177 00:06:51,536 --> 00:06:53,376 Wait, so you're not coming to Chicago either? 178 00:06:53,454 --> 00:06:55,706 No, I'm so sorry! 179 00:06:55,790 --> 00:06:57,458 But, you can come to Columbus! 180 00:06:57,542 --> 00:06:59,627 You can meet the baby. (Groans) 181 00:06:59,710 --> 00:07:03,089 No, I think being at my brother-in-law's sister's house 182 00:07:03,172 --> 00:07:06,217 with their brand new baby could potentially be awkward. 183 00:07:06,300 --> 00:07:07,885 But you can't spend Christmas alone! 184 00:07:07,969 --> 00:07:09,554 That's so depressing. 185 00:07:09,637 --> 00:07:11,437 I'm not gonna be alone, I have friends here! 186 00:07:11,514 --> 00:07:13,432 - I'll be fine. - Sasha! Did you pack 187 00:07:13,516 --> 00:07:14,934 - the presents? - Bye. 188 00:07:15,017 --> 00:07:16,537 - Love you, Nelly belly. Bye. - Okay, girl? 189 00:07:16,561 --> 00:07:19,105 Grab your bags, you're coming to Madison with Dave and me. 190 00:07:19,188 --> 00:07:22,191 As much as I love your in-laws, no, I'm gonna be fine. 191 00:07:22,275 --> 00:07:25,111 But I need you for moral support, because we're telling 192 00:07:25,194 --> 00:07:28,698 them that um... 193 00:07:28,781 --> 00:07:30,950 - You're pregnant? - Yeah! 194 00:07:31,033 --> 00:07:33,369 You're pregnant! Oh my God! 195 00:07:33,452 --> 00:07:36,456 Oh my gosh! Is it a girl? Is it a boy? Do you know? 196 00:07:36,539 --> 00:07:38,434 We're not finding out, just as long as it's healthy. 197 00:07:38,458 --> 00:07:40,334 Of course, of course! 198 00:07:40,418 --> 00:07:42,295 Oh my gosh, this is the best news! 199 00:07:42,378 --> 00:07:45,923 Thank you! Just, please come to dinner with me and Dave. 200 00:07:46,007 --> 00:07:48,509 I mean, yeah, he's cooking, but don't be scared, okay? 201 00:07:48,593 --> 00:07:50,673 I'm still traumatized from the last time he cooked! 202 00:07:50,720 --> 00:07:53,264 No, I'm gonna be fine. I'm gonna order Chinese food, 203 00:07:53,347 --> 00:07:55,975 I'll decorate my tree, and start new Nell traditions. 204 00:07:57,310 --> 00:08:00,938 I'm gonna be fine, I've got a laundry list of things to do. 205 00:08:01,022 --> 00:08:04,567 (quirky music) 206 00:08:08,029 --> 00:08:09,488 (sighs) 207 00:08:16,954 --> 00:08:18,331 (chuckles) 208 00:08:20,625 --> 00:08:24,086 (cellphone buzzing) 209 00:08:25,463 --> 00:08:27,423 - Hello? - Jade Garden with your order. 210 00:08:27,507 --> 00:08:29,091 I'll be right down. 211 00:08:37,600 --> 00:08:39,411 (Dad): I just don't understand why you can't go skiing 212 00:08:39,435 --> 00:08:42,313 - some other time! - Dad, we've been through this. 213 00:08:42,396 --> 00:08:44,106 But you're gonna miss the craft fair, 214 00:08:44,190 --> 00:08:45,524 and our holiday party. 215 00:08:45,608 --> 00:08:47,443 Look, I will see you before I go, 216 00:08:47,527 --> 00:08:50,112 take you and Mom out for a nice lunch or something. 217 00:08:50,196 --> 00:08:52,198 Or, we could all watch Rudolph 218 00:08:52,281 --> 00:08:54,283 and eat gingerbread in matching pj's! 219 00:08:54,367 --> 00:08:55,969 Come on! It's your favorite Christmas movie! 220 00:08:55,993 --> 00:08:57,787 - (chuckling) - Circle back on that, 221 00:08:57,870 --> 00:08:59,413 I, I gotta focus on packing, okay? 222 00:08:59,497 --> 00:09:00,998 Alright! Love you. 223 00:09:01,082 --> 00:09:02,875 I love you too, bye. 224 00:09:04,043 --> 00:09:05,044 Ohh. 225 00:09:05,127 --> 00:09:09,048 (quirky festive music) 226 00:09:09,131 --> 00:09:11,968 (Chinese greeting) 227 00:09:12,051 --> 00:09:13,851 (Chinese greeting) to my favorite customer. 228 00:09:13,886 --> 00:09:15,846 You say that to all of your customers! 229 00:09:15,930 --> 00:09:17,890 I do, it's true, but I don't put extra 230 00:09:17,974 --> 00:09:20,351 - fortune cookies in for everyone. - Whaaat? 231 00:09:20,434 --> 00:09:22,436 They better be the winning lotto numbers! 232 00:09:22,520 --> 00:09:23,938 They are. Just in the wrong order! 233 00:09:24,021 --> 00:09:25,898 - (laughter) - See you later! 234 00:09:25,982 --> 00:09:27,650 Have a good night! 235 00:09:30,736 --> 00:09:33,739 (curious music) 236 00:09:38,411 --> 00:09:40,871 (exhaling) 237 00:09:43,541 --> 00:09:45,710 (sighs) 238 00:09:45,793 --> 00:09:49,297 Whew! It's so cold out. 239 00:09:50,006 --> 00:09:52,383 Yeah, yeah, still pretty cold. 240 00:09:52,466 --> 00:09:55,177 Well, thanks again! 241 00:09:55,261 --> 00:09:57,096 Not a problem. 242 00:09:59,473 --> 00:10:00,850 (door closes) 243 00:10:06,814 --> 00:10:08,107 (sighs) 244 00:10:08,983 --> 00:10:10,860 (Nell): Okay honey, bye. 245 00:10:10,943 --> 00:10:14,989 Um, so our super's out of town, but I left a message for Julia 246 00:10:15,072 --> 00:10:17,867 and hopefully she'll get the message soon, so I'll just, 247 00:10:17,950 --> 00:10:19,785 thank you, go wait over there. 248 00:10:19,869 --> 00:10:23,789 In the hall? No! It's cool, just wait here for her. 249 00:10:23,873 --> 00:10:27,501 Sure. Well, my Chinese food's getting cold, so um, 250 00:10:27,585 --> 00:10:30,296 can I repay your generosity with egg rolls? 251 00:10:30,379 --> 00:10:32,423 Well, actually, I'm, I'm doing keto right now, 252 00:10:32,506 --> 00:10:36,093 everyone in my office is really like, keto. 253 00:10:36,177 --> 00:10:38,095 So... 254 00:10:38,179 --> 00:10:41,057 But hey, it's a holiday, so sure. 255 00:10:41,140 --> 00:10:43,476 Okay! Speaking of holidays, 256 00:10:43,559 --> 00:10:45,144 what's your embargo on decorating? 257 00:10:45,227 --> 00:10:47,438 Oh, no embargo. Just uh, 258 00:10:47,521 --> 00:10:48,981 I haven't got around to decorating. 259 00:10:49,065 --> 00:10:50,983 - Oh. - Mm. 260 00:10:51,067 --> 00:10:53,653 If you're in the market, I do know a lot of local artists 261 00:10:53,736 --> 00:10:56,197 who make beautiful holiday crafts. 262 00:10:56,280 --> 00:10:58,783 Yeah um, I'm not gonna really need it 263 00:10:58,866 --> 00:11:00,534 cause I'm gonna be away for Christmas. 264 00:11:01,410 --> 00:11:04,622 Ah, Aspen trip. Sounds fancy. 265 00:11:04,705 --> 00:11:06,957 Well, fancy's kind of in my line of work. 266 00:11:09,919 --> 00:11:11,087 What do you do? 267 00:11:11,170 --> 00:11:13,673 I'm an analyst for a hedge fund. 268 00:11:13,756 --> 00:11:16,175 And if I'm a good boy, one day I'll be a manager, 269 00:11:16,258 --> 00:11:17,843 what do you do? 270 00:11:17,927 --> 00:11:19,845 Oh um, I work in endowments 271 00:11:19,929 --> 00:11:22,223 for the Chicago Riverfront University. 272 00:11:22,306 --> 00:11:23,682 And I'm on the scholarship team, 273 00:11:23,766 --> 00:11:26,185 I help raise money and award funds. 274 00:11:26,268 --> 00:11:27,520 Cool. 275 00:11:29,772 --> 00:11:31,524 You like it? 276 00:11:31,607 --> 00:11:33,734 I do, it's my dream job. 277 00:11:33,818 --> 00:11:35,986 It's a combo of academia and philanthropy 278 00:11:36,070 --> 00:11:37,321 and throwing parties. 279 00:11:38,906 --> 00:11:41,867 (inhales deeply) 280 00:11:41,951 --> 00:11:46,205 (distant sirens wailing) (traffic honking) 281 00:11:48,124 --> 00:11:49,500 You want a cookie? 282 00:11:50,751 --> 00:11:51,751 Sure. 283 00:11:52,795 --> 00:11:54,130 (clears throat) 284 00:11:56,966 --> 00:12:00,970 Confucius says, "A great adventure awaits you." 285 00:12:01,053 --> 00:12:02,513 Hmm. 286 00:12:02,596 --> 00:12:03,889 (crinkling) 287 00:12:05,766 --> 00:12:07,351 (curious music) Mine's blank! 288 00:12:07,435 --> 00:12:08,703 Well, maybe the cookie's telling you 289 00:12:08,727 --> 00:12:10,062 to write your own fortune. 290 00:12:15,443 --> 00:12:16,944 Here we go. This one says, 291 00:12:17,027 --> 00:12:19,739 "Your last fortune will come true." 292 00:12:20,990 --> 00:12:22,741 (laughter) 293 00:12:22,825 --> 00:12:24,618 You look really disappointed. 294 00:12:25,494 --> 00:12:27,788 What did you want your cookie to for tell? 295 00:12:27,872 --> 00:12:29,999 Oh, "The love you seek is closer than you think." 296 00:12:30,082 --> 00:12:34,128 Oh. Okay so, you seek love. 297 00:12:34,211 --> 00:12:36,088 Forget it! I'm just having a really bad day. 298 00:12:36,172 --> 00:12:38,340 Have an egg roll. 299 00:12:38,424 --> 00:12:40,342 - You wanna talk about it? - About the egg roll? 300 00:12:40,426 --> 00:12:42,219 What? No! About your bad day. 301 00:12:42,303 --> 00:12:44,889 Oh. (Tender music) 302 00:12:44,972 --> 00:12:47,391 My family had to cancel their plans here, and I just, 303 00:12:47,475 --> 00:12:49,351 I spent a really long time curating like, 304 00:12:49,435 --> 00:12:51,103 the perfect holiday for them, 305 00:12:51,187 --> 00:12:52,998 and now I have to cancel everything and eat the costs. 306 00:12:53,022 --> 00:12:54,482 Why? 307 00:12:54,565 --> 00:12:56,626 Well, cause most of the things I booked are non-refundable. 308 00:12:56,650 --> 00:12:58,819 - No, no, no. - Why do you have to cancel? 309 00:12:58,903 --> 00:13:02,573 Because I'm obviously gonna go home to Cleveland 310 00:13:02,656 --> 00:13:04,909 for the holidays, be with my family. 311 00:13:04,992 --> 00:13:06,994 But, why wouldn't you just have your 312 00:13:07,077 --> 00:13:08,370 perfect week here as planned? 313 00:13:08,454 --> 00:13:11,957 Because I don't wanna be alone on Christmas. 314 00:13:12,041 --> 00:13:13,417 Have an egg roll. 315 00:13:13,501 --> 00:13:15,562 But when you're alone, you get to eat all the egg rolls! 316 00:13:15,586 --> 00:13:18,672 Well, I would rather eat half an egg roll, 317 00:13:18,756 --> 00:13:20,156 and be with the people that I love. 318 00:13:20,216 --> 00:13:21,342 No, I hear that, I do. 319 00:13:21,425 --> 00:13:23,469 But I believe that we have slots in life. 320 00:13:23,552 --> 00:13:25,054 What are you talking about? 321 00:13:25,137 --> 00:13:27,681 You know, like places where we belong. 322 00:13:27,765 --> 00:13:29,645 Now, you could go with your family in Cleveland, 323 00:13:29,725 --> 00:13:32,770 or you could stay here, and have your perfect Christmas. 324 00:13:32,853 --> 00:13:34,355 With yourself. 325 00:13:35,773 --> 00:13:37,233 (knocking on door) 326 00:13:37,316 --> 00:13:39,777 Coming. You know what? 327 00:13:41,237 --> 00:13:42,863 Finish the leftovers, thank you! 328 00:13:42,947 --> 00:13:44,448 Yeah. 329 00:13:45,950 --> 00:13:48,452 (gentle music) (Nell): Okay great. 330 00:13:48,536 --> 00:13:50,287 (sighing) 331 00:13:52,081 --> 00:13:54,208 (whispering): Hmm, interesting. 332 00:13:55,209 --> 00:13:57,419 - What are you doing? - I'm unpacking. 333 00:13:57,503 --> 00:13:59,231 You're unpacking, you, you're not going to Cleveland? 334 00:13:59,255 --> 00:14:00,714 I'm not gonna go to Cleveland. 335 00:14:00,798 --> 00:14:02,943 Okay, I don't like the idea of you here all by yourself. 336 00:14:02,967 --> 00:14:05,553 - But I am by myself. - I live alone, I'm always alone. 337 00:14:05,636 --> 00:14:07,555 Why is being alone at Christmas any different? 338 00:14:07,638 --> 00:14:09,181 Okay, what are you saying? 339 00:14:09,265 --> 00:14:11,225 I mean, Cooper said something. 340 00:14:11,308 --> 00:14:13,143 He, he was talking about, like, slots in life. 341 00:14:13,227 --> 00:14:15,896 And, I think that's what I've been experiencing lately. 342 00:14:15,980 --> 00:14:18,315 I don't follow, but okay, continue. 343 00:14:18,399 --> 00:14:20,943 Earlier, I was looking at a childhood Christmas photo album. 344 00:14:21,026 --> 00:14:25,114 And I think that I was realizing that like, when I'm a kid, 345 00:14:25,197 --> 00:14:26,991 my slot in life was with my family, right? 346 00:14:27,074 --> 00:14:28,844 And then when you get older, it's with your partner, 347 00:14:28,868 --> 00:14:30,119 and then with your kids. 348 00:14:30,202 --> 00:14:32,413 (tender music) 349 00:14:32,496 --> 00:14:35,165 And then I was thinking, 350 00:14:35,249 --> 00:14:37,668 maybe those people are just stuck in singles land 351 00:14:37,751 --> 00:14:39,837 because they're waiting for one day to meet the like 352 00:14:39,920 --> 00:14:43,257 perfect person, and then their real life will begin. 353 00:14:43,340 --> 00:14:45,718 Aw, Nell, is... is that what you think? 354 00:14:46,635 --> 00:14:48,429 I think I used to, but I don't anymore. 355 00:14:48,512 --> 00:14:50,347 I'm letting go of that fantasy! 356 00:14:50,431 --> 00:14:51,724 Okay, what does that even mean? 357 00:14:52,850 --> 00:14:55,519 Why should I cancel my perfectly curated Christmas, 358 00:14:55,603 --> 00:14:57,163 just because I would be doing it alone? 359 00:14:58,147 --> 00:14:59,857 I, I guess you shouldn't? 360 00:14:59,940 --> 00:15:02,651 Right, like, isn't it okay to just be by myself? 361 00:15:02,735 --> 00:15:04,335 That is totally okay to be by yourself! 362 00:15:04,361 --> 00:15:05,654 - Right? - Yeah! 363 00:15:05,738 --> 00:15:07,823 So that's what I'm gonna do! 364 00:15:07,907 --> 00:15:10,993 I am going to celebrate my dream holiday 365 00:15:11,076 --> 00:15:12,411 and I'm gonna enjoy it. Alone! 366 00:15:12,494 --> 00:15:14,413 - Yeah! - All by myself! 367 00:15:14,496 --> 00:15:16,665 I'm gonna be single on the 25th. 368 00:15:16,749 --> 00:15:18,417 And I'm gonna love it! 369 00:15:19,460 --> 00:15:22,421 Are you sure I can't send you a ticket to Cleveland? 370 00:15:22,504 --> 00:15:25,841 No, I'm fine. I have a week packed with holiday fun. 371 00:15:25,924 --> 00:15:29,595 Starting with a carriage ride today, but first 372 00:15:29,678 --> 00:15:32,306 a Christmas gift of service for a friend 373 00:15:32,389 --> 00:15:33,599 in need of help decorating. 374 00:15:33,682 --> 00:15:35,684 Ooh. Who's it for? 375 00:15:35,768 --> 00:15:37,495 My neighbor. Actually, I should probably catch him 376 00:15:37,519 --> 00:15:40,230 before he heads to his trip. I-I-I'll be right back. 377 00:15:40,314 --> 00:15:41,941 Oh, oh um, one thing. 378 00:15:42,024 --> 00:15:44,026 Uncle Eli just sent you a Christmas gift, 379 00:15:44,109 --> 00:15:46,236 and it should arrive today, so keep an eye out. Okay? 380 00:15:46,320 --> 00:15:47,571 Okay, tell him thank you! 381 00:15:47,655 --> 00:15:49,156 Bye - Bye, Mom! 382 00:15:54,662 --> 00:15:55,955 - Hi! - Hi! 383 00:15:56,038 --> 00:15:58,457 I just wanted to give you this, as a thank you 384 00:15:58,540 --> 00:16:00,352 for last night. Plus, you said you didn't have any decor. 385 00:16:00,376 --> 00:16:03,170 Oh, the way I said it made it seem like I wanted some? 386 00:16:03,253 --> 00:16:04,880 (nervous laughter) 387 00:16:04,964 --> 00:16:07,633 - Was that a thank you? - Yes, yes, thank you. 388 00:16:07,716 --> 00:16:10,761 Also, I want you to know, I took your advice, 389 00:16:10,844 --> 00:16:13,931 and I am going to embrace my slot in life. 390 00:16:14,014 --> 00:16:16,058 Cause I'm okay by myself! 391 00:16:16,141 --> 00:16:17,661 "To be alone is the best of company," 392 00:16:17,685 --> 00:16:18,769 that's my life's motto. 393 00:16:21,063 --> 00:16:22,856 Oh, but I gotta head to work! 394 00:16:22,940 --> 00:16:25,043 - Oh yeah, yeah. No, totally. - Me too, I gotta go to work. 395 00:16:25,067 --> 00:16:26,402 Actually, I cancelled work, 396 00:16:26,485 --> 00:16:27,820 my family was coming to town, 397 00:16:27,903 --> 00:16:29,506 but then they cancelled. Anyway, okay, cool. 398 00:16:29,530 --> 00:16:31,532 - Thanks for that. - Okay, bye! 399 00:16:33,951 --> 00:16:37,454 (soft festive music) 400 00:16:40,374 --> 00:16:43,794 (indistinct chattering) 401 00:16:43,877 --> 00:16:46,630 (violin music playing) 402 00:16:55,222 --> 00:16:56,974 Have a nice day. 403 00:16:57,057 --> 00:16:59,768 - (Nell): Hey! - Oh! Morning, Nell! Usual? 404 00:16:59,852 --> 00:17:02,438 - Yes, please and thank you! - Large peppermint mocha. 405 00:17:02,521 --> 00:17:03,772 (Nell sighs) 406 00:17:03,856 --> 00:17:05,399 So, is your family already in? 407 00:17:05,482 --> 00:17:08,193 - No, change of plans. - I'm flying solo this Christmas. 408 00:17:08,277 --> 00:17:09,778 - Oh no! - No, no, no, no, 409 00:17:09,862 --> 00:17:12,781 it's gonna be okay, it's gonna be a Venn diagram of holiday fun 410 00:17:12,865 --> 00:17:14,408 meets aspirational self-growth. 411 00:17:14,491 --> 00:17:16,118 - Sounds complex. - No, it's simple. 412 00:17:16,201 --> 00:17:17,661 - Okay. - I even wrote myself 413 00:17:17,745 --> 00:17:19,913 a little holiday card, with self-care instructions! 414 00:17:19,997 --> 00:17:21,665 Oh, this I gotta see! C'mon, c'mon! 415 00:17:22,875 --> 00:17:25,169 Number one: Be the star on my own tree. 416 00:17:25,252 --> 00:17:26,503 - Mm-hmm! - Number two: 417 00:17:26,587 --> 00:17:29,006 Deck the halls the way I like. 418 00:17:29,089 --> 00:17:31,383 And number three: Egg nog all day! 419 00:17:31,467 --> 00:17:32,926 I love this for you. 420 00:17:33,010 --> 00:17:36,764 Yeah, it's gonna be a Christmas just the way I want. 421 00:17:36,847 --> 00:17:39,266 Yeah, I'm gonna bake gingerbread in my pajamas 422 00:17:39,349 --> 00:17:41,059 with the thermostat cranked all the way up! 423 00:17:41,143 --> 00:17:42,394 Get wild, girl! 424 00:17:42,478 --> 00:17:43,812 (chuckles) 425 00:17:43,896 --> 00:17:46,023 (elevator dings) 426 00:17:48,067 --> 00:17:51,278 Coop, my man! Did you catch the game last night? 427 00:17:51,361 --> 00:17:53,155 Yeah. Yeah, we killed 'em. 428 00:17:53,238 --> 00:17:55,616 Absolutely insane! 429 00:17:55,699 --> 00:17:57,868 Oh, Code Red, boss incoming! 430 00:17:57,951 --> 00:17:59,286 Yes, good morning, boss! 431 00:17:59,369 --> 00:18:00,788 Morning, Melanie! 432 00:18:00,871 --> 00:18:03,123 So, we just signed the Lindts. 433 00:18:03,207 --> 00:18:04,833 Our biggest client yet. 434 00:18:04,917 --> 00:18:06,210 That, that's fantastic! 435 00:18:06,293 --> 00:18:07,711 Huzzah for us! 436 00:18:07,795 --> 00:18:09,630 And previous to this, 437 00:18:09,713 --> 00:18:11,553 we planned on doing an internal holiday dinner, 438 00:18:11,590 --> 00:18:13,050 but now we're thinking something 439 00:18:13,133 --> 00:18:14,301 outward facing for clients. 440 00:18:14,384 --> 00:18:16,386 - Yup, makes total sense! - Makes total sense! 441 00:18:16,470 --> 00:18:17,930 And I need a point person on it. 442 00:18:18,013 --> 00:18:21,308 You know what? I'd love to help, but no, 443 00:18:21,391 --> 00:18:23,602 unfortunately I am gonna be in Aspen... ah! 444 00:18:23,685 --> 00:18:25,395 Okay. Then Cooper, you're on the project. 445 00:18:25,479 --> 00:18:27,332 - We uh, are actually get... - Hire a party planner, 446 00:18:27,356 --> 00:18:28,941 farm it out, whatever. 447 00:18:29,024 --> 00:18:31,693 Just get it done right, and be there to oversee it. 448 00:18:31,777 --> 00:18:33,445 - Yes boss. - And Thomas. 449 00:18:33,529 --> 00:18:36,156 - Yeah? - Have fun in Aspen! 450 00:18:36,240 --> 00:18:37,574 I'll try! 451 00:18:37,658 --> 00:18:40,619 (quirky music) 452 00:18:40,702 --> 00:18:43,914 Oh man, I'll make it up to you! 453 00:18:43,997 --> 00:18:45,916 (Thomas chuckling) 454 00:18:45,999 --> 00:18:47,543 (♪ Jingle Bells ♪ by iSeeMusic) 455 00:18:47,626 --> 00:18:50,295 ♪ Tinsel, lights and snow ♪ 456 00:18:50,379 --> 00:18:51,505 Woo! 457 00:18:51,588 --> 00:18:53,799 ♪ Tell me that you love me baby ♪ 458 00:18:53,882 --> 00:18:57,094 ♪ Stars that shine like gold ♪ 459 00:18:57,177 --> 00:18:59,721 ♪ Hold me close and squeeze me tightly ♪ 460 00:18:59,805 --> 00:19:03,350 ♪ In the sleigh we'll ride ♪ 461 00:19:03,433 --> 00:19:06,270 ♪ As we snuggle up together ♪ 462 00:19:06,353 --> 00:19:09,481 ♪ With you by my side ♪ 463 00:19:09,565 --> 00:19:11,942 ♪ Can't believe you're mine forever ♪ 464 00:19:12,025 --> 00:19:14,403 ♪ Yesterday I was blue ♪ 465 00:19:14,486 --> 00:19:20,951 ♪ Now I'm here just lovin' you this Christmas ♪ 466 00:19:21,034 --> 00:19:22,619 ♪ Christmas ♪ 467 00:19:22,703 --> 00:19:24,496 ♪ Hear the choir singing ♪ 468 00:19:24,580 --> 00:19:25,664 ♪ Christmas ♪ 469 00:19:25,747 --> 00:19:27,499 ♪ Pray for diamond rings, yeah ♪ 470 00:19:27,583 --> 00:19:28,500 ♪ Christmas ♪ 471 00:19:28,584 --> 00:19:30,460 ♪ Stockings by the fire ♪ 472 00:19:30,544 --> 00:19:31,920 ♪ Christmas ♪ (sneezes) 473 00:19:32,004 --> 00:19:33,630 ♪ You're my one desire ♪ 474 00:19:33,714 --> 00:19:39,428 ♪ I love Christmas holidays with you ♪ 475 00:19:39,511 --> 00:19:42,723 ♪ 'Cause it's like my dreams ♪ 476 00:19:42,806 --> 00:19:45,475 ♪ have all come true ♪♪ (knocking on door) 477 00:19:47,936 --> 00:19:49,396 Your package got delivered to me. 478 00:19:49,479 --> 00:19:51,815 Oh, it must be my Christmas gift from Uncle Eli. 479 00:19:51,899 --> 00:19:54,693 Oh wow. Smells good in there! 480 00:19:54,776 --> 00:19:56,945 Oh, thanks. I'm baking gingerbread cookies. 481 00:19:57,029 --> 00:19:59,072 Did you wanna come in? 482 00:19:59,156 --> 00:20:01,909 Uh sure, thanks. 483 00:20:01,992 --> 00:20:05,537 Yeah, I do love a good gingerbread. Plus, I completely 484 00:20:05,621 --> 00:20:08,290 - fell off the keto wagon. - Hm. 485 00:20:08,373 --> 00:20:11,126 Wow, decorations look great! 486 00:20:11,210 --> 00:20:14,212 Oh, thanks. I have, I have extra of everything 487 00:20:14,296 --> 00:20:15,815 if you want anything to help your apartment's 488 00:20:15,839 --> 00:20:17,799 oh, you're going to Aspen, of course. 489 00:20:17,883 --> 00:20:21,803 - Uh, no actually, not anymore. - Work thing came up. 490 00:20:21,887 --> 00:20:23,513 Sorry. 491 00:20:23,597 --> 00:20:27,267 Ah, it is what it is, it's gonna be fine. Just, just fine. 492 00:20:27,351 --> 00:20:29,561 - Okay. - Yeah. 493 00:20:30,395 --> 00:20:35,525 Oh, that, this is great gingerbread. Mmm! 494 00:20:35,609 --> 00:20:37,569 So how's it going, being in the best of company? 495 00:20:37,653 --> 00:20:39,988 Amazing! Fantastic, yes. 496 00:20:40,072 --> 00:20:42,199 - Yeah? - Yes. Although, 497 00:20:42,282 --> 00:20:45,786 I have realized that some Christmas activities 498 00:20:45,869 --> 00:20:49,248 have an inherent romantic component. 499 00:20:49,331 --> 00:20:50,958 Like what? 500 00:20:51,041 --> 00:20:53,293 Like, baking gingerbread cookies. 501 00:20:53,377 --> 00:20:55,504 I'm pretty sure people bake alone. 502 00:20:55,587 --> 00:20:57,506 Well yeah, that's true. 503 00:20:57,589 --> 00:20:59,967 But, you know, you can't accidentally reach 504 00:21:00,050 --> 00:21:01,551 for the rolling pin at the same time 505 00:21:01,635 --> 00:21:03,821 and graze each other's hands, or sprinkle flour in the air 506 00:21:03,845 --> 00:21:06,139 and maybe it gets on your nose and then laugh, and then... 507 00:21:06,223 --> 00:21:08,433 You know, there are advantages to being alone. 508 00:21:08,517 --> 00:21:10,560 Yeah, absolutely. You know? 509 00:21:10,644 --> 00:21:14,439 I can turn my thermostat up all the way, as high as I want, 510 00:21:14,523 --> 00:21:16,984 and I can dance to my favorite carol on repeat! 511 00:21:17,067 --> 00:21:18,652 Not that I was doing that, or anything! 512 00:21:18,735 --> 00:21:20,320 Uh-huh. 513 00:21:20,404 --> 00:21:22,614 And, I get to prove to everyone 514 00:21:22,698 --> 00:21:25,784 that I am totally okay on my own! 515 00:21:27,577 --> 00:21:29,121 (Nell sighs) (Cooper): What is it? 516 00:21:29,204 --> 00:21:30,789 It's a self-help book about love. 517 00:21:30,872 --> 00:21:32,541 Use it as kindling. 518 00:21:32,624 --> 00:21:35,419 They are fairy tales, sold to push a Prince Charming fantasy. 519 00:21:35,502 --> 00:21:38,672 I don't have a Prince Charming fantasy! 520 00:21:38,755 --> 00:21:40,340 (cellphone buzzing) 521 00:21:40,424 --> 00:21:41,883 (gasp) My carriage is here! 522 00:21:42,926 --> 00:21:45,470 Carriage? And there it is! 523 00:21:45,554 --> 00:21:48,724 So every year, I see these very beautifully decorated 524 00:21:48,807 --> 00:21:52,477 Christmas carriages, and I'm like, that looks so magical, 525 00:21:52,561 --> 00:21:54,604 so I booked one for our family. 526 00:21:56,898 --> 00:22:02,195 Oh. I didn't realize it would look so romantic. 527 00:22:02,279 --> 00:22:03,905 Well maybe you should call a friend. 528 00:22:03,989 --> 00:22:06,908 Oh, I tried that, everyone's busy or with their own families. 529 00:22:08,618 --> 00:22:11,955 Okay, well, no. This is gonna be great. Okay, yeah! 530 00:22:12,039 --> 00:22:14,249 It's gonna be wonderful, I'm gonna love this! 531 00:22:14,333 --> 00:22:15,667 - Yeah. - Hey, guys! 532 00:22:15,751 --> 00:22:17,544 - Hi! - You two ready to ride? 533 00:22:17,627 --> 00:22:19,337 - Oh it's just me! - Oh, it's just her! 534 00:22:19,421 --> 00:22:20,881 Just you? 535 00:22:21,631 --> 00:22:24,926 Okay well, inside you'll find some champagne, 536 00:22:25,010 --> 00:22:27,888 some cozy blankets and pillows, 537 00:22:27,971 --> 00:22:31,391 and well, there's the mistletoe bell. When you ring that, 538 00:22:31,475 --> 00:22:35,020 uh, I'll stop so you can uh, 539 00:22:35,103 --> 00:22:37,272 I don't know 540 00:22:37,355 --> 00:22:40,525 take in the sights or something, right? 541 00:22:40,609 --> 00:22:42,736 (horse nickers) 542 00:22:44,363 --> 00:22:45,822 (clicks teeth) Tk tk tk tk. 543 00:22:45,906 --> 00:22:47,365 (horse neighs) 544 00:22:48,742 --> 00:22:50,410 I mean, look at you! 545 00:22:50,494 --> 00:22:51,953 Taking in the Christmas magic! 546 00:22:52,037 --> 00:22:54,122 That's me, Christmas magic, left and right! 547 00:22:54,206 --> 00:22:56,291 - Alright, I'll see ya. - Okay. 548 00:22:56,375 --> 00:22:58,251 - Have a good night! - Okay, see ya! 549 00:22:58,335 --> 00:23:00,003 (driver clicks teeth) 550 00:23:00,087 --> 00:23:01,546 (whispering): My gosh! 551 00:23:04,091 --> 00:23:06,968 - Oh uh, you again! - Still me. 552 00:23:07,052 --> 00:23:08,720 You know, for what it's worth, 553 00:23:08,804 --> 00:23:10,597 I think what you're doing is cool. 554 00:23:10,680 --> 00:23:13,058 You're having the Christmas you want! 555 00:23:13,141 --> 00:23:15,477 You're not wasting your life in standby for romance mode, 556 00:23:15,560 --> 00:23:16,840 waiting for somebody to be with. 557 00:23:17,521 --> 00:23:19,689 Right. (Horse neighs) 558 00:23:20,607 --> 00:23:22,984 Just your shortest route, thanks! 559 00:23:24,194 --> 00:23:26,029 (chuckles) 560 00:23:26,113 --> 00:23:28,740 (groaning): Oh, my God... 561 00:23:33,412 --> 00:23:36,957 (soft festive music) 562 00:23:41,628 --> 00:23:43,880 (exhales deeply) 563 00:23:44,005 --> 00:23:46,174 (cellphone buzzing) 564 00:23:46,258 --> 00:23:47,467 Hi! 565 00:23:47,551 --> 00:23:49,719 (Julia): Hey! How was the carriage ride? 566 00:23:49,803 --> 00:23:52,514 Uh, it was bucket list material! 567 00:23:52,597 --> 00:23:53,807 - (chuckles) - Uh-huh. 568 00:23:53,890 --> 00:23:55,851 How did the baby news go? 569 00:23:55,934 --> 00:23:57,978 Oh, they laughed, they cried, they kvelled!? 570 00:23:58,061 --> 00:23:59,521 It was really sweet. 571 00:23:59,604 --> 00:24:01,231 Wait... are you sure you're doing okay? 572 00:24:01,314 --> 00:24:04,484 Oh yeah! Yeah, no, I'm living my best life. Yeah. 573 00:24:04,568 --> 00:24:06,778 Alright. But, if you want the company, 574 00:24:06,862 --> 00:24:08,363 there is a single support group 575 00:24:08,446 --> 00:24:09,906 at the Lakedale Community Center. 576 00:24:09,990 --> 00:24:11,741 Well, that seems silly! 577 00:24:11,825 --> 00:24:13,585 It's not like I need support for the tragedy 578 00:24:13,660 --> 00:24:15,162 that is my unpartnered life! 579 00:24:15,245 --> 00:24:16,830 Besides, I'm super busy. 580 00:24:16,913 --> 00:24:19,291 Yeah, in fact, I should probably go right now, 581 00:24:19,374 --> 00:24:20,584 I've got things to do, okay? 582 00:24:20,667 --> 00:24:22,544 - I'll call you later, bye! - Love you, girl! 583 00:24:27,841 --> 00:24:29,509 (indistinct chattering) 584 00:24:29,593 --> 00:24:31,219 - Thanks, Mom. - Fits you so well! 585 00:24:31,303 --> 00:24:32,780 - Thanks, Mom! - Ah, doesn't he look good? 586 00:24:32,804 --> 00:24:34,764 - (door bells jingling) - Of course, yes, he does. 587 00:24:35,473 --> 00:24:37,851 Nell? Hi! 588 00:24:37,934 --> 00:24:39,811 Hi! Oh! 589 00:24:39,895 --> 00:24:42,355 - Uh, this is my mom, Chloe. - Hi! 590 00:24:42,439 --> 00:24:44,232 - And my dad, Mike. - Hi. 591 00:24:44,316 --> 00:24:45,692 Nell is my neighbor. 592 00:24:45,775 --> 00:24:47,235 Oh, hi! 593 00:24:47,319 --> 00:24:49,422 - Oh gosh, this is beautiful. - Is this a lace stitch? 594 00:24:49,446 --> 00:24:50,947 Yes? (Gasps) 595 00:24:51,031 --> 00:24:52,031 Do you knit? 596 00:24:52,073 --> 00:24:53,384 Oh, I dabble. My aunt taught me. 597 00:24:53,408 --> 00:24:54,951 Well, Chloe is the ultimate knitter. 598 00:24:55,035 --> 00:24:56,536 - Hmm. - In fact, she has a booth 599 00:24:56,620 --> 00:24:58,580 at the holiday crafts market, you should come. 600 00:24:58,663 --> 00:25:00,141 Obviously, my husband does my marketing! 601 00:25:00,165 --> 00:25:02,125 - (laughter) - Mike and Chloe? 602 00:25:02,209 --> 00:25:03,293 - Yup. - Ah, perfect! 603 00:25:03,376 --> 00:25:05,086 - Nice to meet you! - Nice to meet you! 604 00:25:05,170 --> 00:25:06,838 - Nice to meet you! - Nice to meet you! 605 00:25:06,922 --> 00:25:08,757 - Oh. Here, Mom. - Oh, this looks good! 606 00:25:08,840 --> 00:25:10,383 - I'll be over in a second. - Sure. 607 00:25:10,467 --> 00:25:11,801 Yeah. 608 00:25:11,885 --> 00:25:13,925 (Mike): Since when do you take cream in your coffee? 609 00:25:14,888 --> 00:25:16,223 - Hi. - Hi. 610 00:25:16,306 --> 00:25:18,016 Your parents are very sweet. 611 00:25:18,099 --> 00:25:20,060 - Yeah, they are. - It must skip a generation. 612 00:25:20,143 --> 00:25:21,436 (chuckles) 613 00:25:21,519 --> 00:25:23,396 No, you are sweeter than you let on. 614 00:25:23,480 --> 00:25:25,148 I've witnessed it. 615 00:25:26,525 --> 00:25:27,567 You off to work? 616 00:25:27,651 --> 00:25:29,903 Yeah, full day of work and then uh, 617 00:25:29,986 --> 00:25:31,613 got my company's holiday party to plan. 618 00:25:31,696 --> 00:25:33,406 That's why I had to skip Aspen. 619 00:25:33,490 --> 00:25:36,409 Oh no! Although I guess, that's for a good reason. 620 00:25:36,493 --> 00:25:37,786 Holiday celebration. 621 00:25:37,869 --> 00:25:42,040 Hey, you said that you do a lot of event planning, 622 00:25:42,123 --> 00:25:45,669 and I'm wondering if you have the number for a good 623 00:25:45,752 --> 00:25:47,170 last-minute party planner. 624 00:25:47,254 --> 00:25:50,131 Oh well, that tends to be me. 625 00:25:50,215 --> 00:25:52,759 Ah! Okay. 626 00:25:52,842 --> 00:25:55,679 So uh, what are you, what are you up to today? 627 00:25:55,762 --> 00:25:58,640 I uh, I think I'm gonna do a photo shoot 628 00:25:58,723 --> 00:25:59,975 for a Christmas card. 629 00:26:00,058 --> 00:26:02,310 Oh, my, my parents love those. 630 00:26:02,394 --> 00:26:04,437 So do mine, I, I got it for them as a gift, 631 00:26:04,521 --> 00:26:06,398 for their card next year, and I don't know, 632 00:26:06,481 --> 00:26:08,292 I was gonna cancel it, and then I thought about those 633 00:26:08,316 --> 00:26:09,567 ironic single people cards. 634 00:26:09,651 --> 00:26:11,695 Oh yeah. Yeah, like someone looking depressed, 635 00:26:11,778 --> 00:26:14,489 guzzling a bottle of wine with the caption "Holiday Spirits." 636 00:26:14,573 --> 00:26:16,333 Exactly! Except, I'm gonna do the opposite, 637 00:26:16,366 --> 00:26:18,952 it's just gonna be happy me on the card. 638 00:26:19,035 --> 00:26:20,578 Way to break the mold! 639 00:26:20,662 --> 00:26:22,782 I got the deluxe package with the multiple sittings, 640 00:26:22,831 --> 00:26:25,000 if you need a Christmas card, you can come, 641 00:26:25,083 --> 00:26:26,602 it's at Timeless Frames at six! (Chuckles) 642 00:26:26,626 --> 00:26:29,838 You know what I think? I think you find it hard to be alone. 643 00:26:29,921 --> 00:26:33,383 - Hey! No, no, don't pity me! - I am having the time of my life! 644 00:26:33,466 --> 00:26:35,343 I can tell! 645 00:26:35,427 --> 00:26:37,804 By the way, I noticed you haven't hung up my wreath yet! 646 00:26:37,887 --> 00:26:39,431 Well, you gifted it to me, 647 00:26:39,514 --> 00:26:41,599 so I think that makes it my wreath! 648 00:26:41,683 --> 00:26:43,059 Hmm. 649 00:26:43,977 --> 00:26:46,980 (festive music) 650 00:26:47,063 --> 00:26:49,357 Hi! I am looking for a party planner 651 00:26:49,441 --> 00:26:52,193 for a work party on the 23rd. 652 00:26:52,277 --> 00:26:54,404 December 23rd, yeah, five days away. 653 00:26:55,739 --> 00:26:59,242 I... I gather that's not supportive laughter right there! 654 00:27:00,660 --> 00:27:03,413 Listen, I, I just. (Dial tone) 655 00:27:03,496 --> 00:27:05,498 - And they hung up! - How's it going? 656 00:27:05,582 --> 00:27:08,626 Oh! Perfect. Great, couldn't be better. 657 00:27:08,710 --> 00:27:11,963 I have no doubt. And Cooper, from my family to yours! 658 00:27:12,047 --> 00:27:14,215 Thank you, boss! 659 00:27:14,299 --> 00:27:17,052 (office chatter) 660 00:27:19,679 --> 00:27:23,975 (playful festive music) 661 00:27:28,313 --> 00:27:31,316 Great. Oh, hi! 662 00:27:31,399 --> 00:27:33,943 I'll be right with you in one moment, okay? 663 00:27:34,027 --> 00:27:36,821 Yeah, keep the reindeer vibe alive! 664 00:27:36,905 --> 00:27:38,406 - Hey! - Oh, you came! 665 00:27:38,490 --> 00:27:40,384 Oh yeah, I realized I could use a Christmas card 666 00:27:40,408 --> 00:27:42,243 to send to clients next year. 667 00:27:42,327 --> 00:27:44,663 And uh, well nothing says good business relationships 668 00:27:44,746 --> 00:27:48,041 like that antler headband thing she's wearing, so. 669 00:27:48,124 --> 00:27:50,001 Mm-hmm. 670 00:27:50,085 --> 00:27:52,063 You're not here because you feel bad for me, are you? 671 00:27:52,087 --> 00:27:54,673 No! No, I'm here because us single people, 672 00:27:54,756 --> 00:27:56,591 we need to stick together! 673 00:27:56,674 --> 00:28:02,180 Plus, I think your solo Christmas card is a great idea. 674 00:28:02,263 --> 00:28:05,350 Challenge the narrative. Fight the Man. 675 00:28:05,433 --> 00:28:07,185 - The snowman! - Yeah! 676 00:28:07,268 --> 00:28:09,854 No, I agree. Cause when men are single, 677 00:28:09,938 --> 00:28:12,649 it's looked like a choice, and when women are single, 678 00:28:12,732 --> 00:28:14,234 it seems like a character defect. 679 00:28:14,317 --> 00:28:17,737 That's some Pride and Prejudice right there! 680 00:28:17,821 --> 00:28:20,281 You know, when Elizabeth Bennett rejects Mr. Darcy, 681 00:28:20,365 --> 00:28:23,660 refusing to be grateful for his condescending love. 682 00:28:23,743 --> 00:28:25,471 I didn't know you liked Pride and Prejudice! 683 00:28:25,495 --> 00:28:27,622 The onion that is Cooper keeps getting peeled. 684 00:28:27,705 --> 00:28:30,625 (photographer): Thank so much! Happy Ho Ho Ho! 685 00:28:30,709 --> 00:28:33,044 Alright. I am ready for you two. 686 00:28:33,128 --> 00:28:34,754 Oh, we're not a two. 687 00:28:34,838 --> 00:28:36,714 - No. - We're a, we're a one, 688 00:28:36,798 --> 00:28:39,092 - uh, two ones. - Ones. 689 00:28:39,175 --> 00:28:41,886 - Separate packages. - Right. 690 00:28:41,970 --> 00:28:43,763 Okay then, who's first? Got it. 691 00:28:43,847 --> 00:28:45,306 Please, show me how it's done! 692 00:28:45,390 --> 00:28:47,016 - I'm up first. - Great! 693 00:28:55,275 --> 00:28:58,570 Um, maybe less job interview, and more 694 00:28:58,653 --> 00:28:59,693 happiest time of the year? 695 00:28:59,738 --> 00:29:00,864 That's the same for him! 696 00:29:00,947 --> 00:29:02,532 Good one. Hilarious! 697 00:29:04,033 --> 00:29:06,286 Oh, there's a smile! That is it. 698 00:29:06,369 --> 00:29:08,037 I think, I think we got it! 699 00:29:08,121 --> 00:29:10,832 Um, do you guys want one together? 700 00:29:10,915 --> 00:29:13,168 (both): Uh, that's totally up to you! 701 00:29:13,251 --> 00:29:15,003 Yeah, you want one together! 702 00:29:15,086 --> 00:29:16,566 You'll be happy you did it, let's go! 703 00:29:16,629 --> 00:29:19,632 Okay, it's gonna be painless, I promise! 704 00:29:19,716 --> 00:29:23,094 (camera flashes) Maybe loosen it up a little bit? 705 00:29:23,178 --> 00:29:26,181 Oh dear, that's the opposite of loosen. Okay, could you try 706 00:29:26,264 --> 00:29:27,891 acting like you know each other? 707 00:29:27,974 --> 00:29:30,310 (camera flashes) And, could you look at his eyes? 708 00:29:30,393 --> 00:29:33,730 Just, okay. Mmm, 709 00:29:33,813 --> 00:29:36,775 oooh! Yeah, uh-huh! Oh, that's a smile! 710 00:29:36,858 --> 00:29:38,485 Yeah, you can touch him, that's alright. 711 00:29:38,568 --> 00:29:39,861 Yeah, I think that'll work. 712 00:29:39,944 --> 00:29:41,154 - Now, you alone! - Right. 713 00:29:41,237 --> 00:29:42,989 - Right. - Okay. 714 00:29:44,657 --> 00:29:47,368 Sorry, I'm not very good in front of the camera. 715 00:29:47,452 --> 00:29:48,536 - Oh. - Oh, come on! 716 00:29:48,620 --> 00:29:49,829 You know you're gorgeous. 717 00:29:51,289 --> 00:29:52,332 What he said! 718 00:29:52,415 --> 00:29:55,001 (laughter) There's a smile! 719 00:29:55,084 --> 00:29:56,628 (gasps) Oh, you are so gorgeous, 720 00:29:56,711 --> 00:29:57,879 I love it. 721 00:29:58,505 --> 00:29:59,923 It's perfect! 722 00:30:00,006 --> 00:30:01,966 Okay, just give me a second to do a little mockup. 723 00:30:04,135 --> 00:30:05,720 Alright! 724 00:30:05,804 --> 00:30:07,806 And what do you think of that? 725 00:30:09,599 --> 00:30:10,975 - (sighs) - What's wrong? 726 00:30:11,059 --> 00:30:12,769 Um (chuckles) 727 00:30:12,852 --> 00:30:13,937 Just, 728 00:30:14,020 --> 00:30:15,980 (clears throat) it just looks lonely. 729 00:30:16,064 --> 00:30:17,774 Wha? 730 00:30:17,857 --> 00:30:20,902 I mean, I, I could add some graphics to fill it out. 731 00:30:20,985 --> 00:30:22,779 Or you could just take the photo again. 732 00:30:22,862 --> 00:30:25,949 No, no. It's just a picture of me alone. 733 00:30:27,242 --> 00:30:28,451 - Um. - That's uh, 734 00:30:28,535 --> 00:30:29,661 kind of the point, right? 735 00:30:30,578 --> 00:30:31,764 Uh, how long until they're ready? 736 00:30:31,788 --> 00:30:34,040 A couple of days and I can send it to you. 737 00:30:34,123 --> 00:30:35,708 Okay. Thank you. 738 00:30:35,792 --> 00:30:37,252 Yeah, thank you. 739 00:30:38,127 --> 00:30:39,671 (soft holiday jazz music) 740 00:30:39,754 --> 00:30:43,550 ♪ If the world was a snow globe ♪ 741 00:30:43,633 --> 00:30:48,930 ♪ We'd look up at the light ♪ 742 00:30:49,013 --> 00:30:53,059 (indistinct chatter) 743 00:30:53,142 --> 00:30:58,064 ♪ There'd be no longing for peace and harmony ♪ 744 00:30:58,147 --> 00:31:04,612 ♪ Because everything would be silent at night ♪ 745 00:31:06,281 --> 00:31:12,871 ♪ If the world was a snow globe ♪ 746 00:31:12,954 --> 00:31:15,957 ♪ All we would see ♪ 747 00:31:16,040 --> 00:31:21,880 ♪ Is what Christmas could be ♪♪ 748 00:31:28,595 --> 00:31:32,432 (gentle festive music) 749 00:31:32,515 --> 00:31:34,350 (sighs) 750 00:31:36,561 --> 00:31:39,063 (exhales deeply) 751 00:31:40,773 --> 00:31:41,983 (phone ringing) 752 00:31:42,066 --> 00:31:42,984 (woman over recording): Happiest of holidays 753 00:31:43,067 --> 00:31:44,694 from AB Knightsford. 754 00:31:44,777 --> 00:31:47,530 Your call is important to us, please remain on the line. 755 00:31:47,614 --> 00:31:49,616 Thank you. (Banging on door) 756 00:31:55,204 --> 00:31:56,748 Hey, watch ya doing? 757 00:31:56,831 --> 00:31:59,375 Hey! I'm just hanging my wreath, finally. 758 00:31:59,459 --> 00:32:00,919 - Ohhh! - What are you doing? 759 00:32:01,002 --> 00:32:02,545 Uh, I'm calling AB Knightsford, 760 00:32:02,629 --> 00:32:04,732 I have a reservation for tonight I have to cancel, and I'm hoping 761 00:32:04,756 --> 00:32:07,133 they give me a refund. I had to put a credit card down. 762 00:32:07,216 --> 00:32:09,552 Why would you cancel? 763 00:32:09,636 --> 00:32:11,071 Heard it's the best meal in Chicago, 764 00:32:11,095 --> 00:32:12,722 especially their holiday prix fixe. 765 00:32:12,805 --> 00:32:15,200 I know, right? It took me like a decade to get a reservation, 766 00:32:15,224 --> 00:32:16,684 but you know, it's a lot of cash 767 00:32:16,768 --> 00:32:17,935 to drop just by myself. 768 00:32:18,019 --> 00:32:19,288 (man over speaker): AB Knightsford. 769 00:32:19,312 --> 00:32:20,897 - Oh! - Hello? 770 00:32:20,980 --> 00:32:22,899 Yeah, hi! Um, I have a reservation tonight 771 00:32:22,982 --> 00:32:25,193 for Nell, and I was hoping to cancel 772 00:32:25,276 --> 00:32:27,153 and get a refund? (Man): No refunds. 773 00:32:27,236 --> 00:32:28,821 (click and dial tone) (Cooper chuckles) 774 00:32:28,905 --> 00:32:30,782 They're not known for their customer service. 775 00:32:30,865 --> 00:32:33,326 I'm learning that, yeah. 776 00:32:33,409 --> 00:32:35,703 I guess I'll just eat the deposit. 777 00:32:35,787 --> 00:32:37,330 Or you could just eat the meal. 778 00:32:37,413 --> 00:32:40,875 What if I went with you? With a caveat. 779 00:32:40,959 --> 00:32:42,752 What's the caveat? 780 00:32:43,836 --> 00:32:45,713 (gentle music) 781 00:32:45,797 --> 00:32:48,132 Hi, um, reservation under Nell Duke, 782 00:32:48,216 --> 00:32:49,693 but it's just gonna be the two of us. 783 00:32:49,717 --> 00:32:51,761 Actually, can I talk to you for just a second? 784 00:32:51,844 --> 00:32:53,054 Mm-hmm. 785 00:32:53,137 --> 00:32:55,890 (whispering) 786 00:32:58,309 --> 00:32:59,769 Thank you. 787 00:33:04,440 --> 00:33:06,401 What a beautiful spot. 788 00:33:07,443 --> 00:33:09,821 Hey, what was that about? 789 00:33:09,904 --> 00:33:13,533 I'm just guaranteeing we get a good table. 790 00:33:13,616 --> 00:33:16,369 Never by the kitchen, never by the bathroom. 791 00:33:16,452 --> 00:33:18,830 Not in the corner. 792 00:33:18,913 --> 00:33:20,623 Thank you. 793 00:33:31,426 --> 00:33:35,263 - What's happening? - We are eating alone. 794 00:33:35,972 --> 00:33:38,099 Alone, together? 795 00:33:38,182 --> 00:33:39,767 (chuckles) 796 00:33:39,851 --> 00:33:41,686 Welcome to... 797 00:33:41,769 --> 00:33:43,187 Welcome to AB Knightsford. 798 00:33:43,271 --> 00:33:45,523 Tonight, we'll be serving our holiday prix fixe. 799 00:33:45,606 --> 00:33:47,400 I'll be back with fresh bread. 800 00:33:50,403 --> 00:33:53,156 Huh. Have you never eaten alone before? 801 00:33:53,239 --> 00:33:56,659 No! I was saving that great joy for Christmas Eve dinner. 802 00:33:56,743 --> 00:33:59,162 Now I get to do it under your watchful eye! 803 00:33:59,245 --> 00:34:01,497 Well, I can offer my expertise. 804 00:34:01,581 --> 00:34:03,791 Spent most of my school life eating alone. 805 00:34:03,875 --> 00:34:05,752 You, unpopular? I don't believe it. 806 00:34:05,835 --> 00:34:08,838 Believe it! I had almost every school lunch alone. 807 00:34:08,921 --> 00:34:11,299 Sometimes, sitting in the corner, 808 00:34:11,382 --> 00:34:12,759 all the way up until college. 809 00:34:12,842 --> 00:34:14,218 But you just seem so cool! 810 00:34:14,302 --> 00:34:17,013 This, this is a very carefully cultivated coolness. 811 00:34:17,096 --> 00:34:18,556 - Hmmm. - Guess I, 812 00:34:18,639 --> 00:34:21,225 - always had trouble, uh. - What? 813 00:34:21,309 --> 00:34:22,453 Being yourself around others? 814 00:34:22,477 --> 00:34:24,479 Exactly. 815 00:34:24,562 --> 00:34:26,939 - Is it that obvious? - No. 816 00:34:29,484 --> 00:34:32,070 Let me ask you a question. 817 00:34:32,153 --> 00:34:34,822 When have you felt most yourself? 818 00:34:35,656 --> 00:34:36,824 (chuckles) 819 00:34:36,908 --> 00:34:38,910 When I was a kid, 820 00:34:38,993 --> 00:34:41,704 I had this polka CD. 821 00:34:41,788 --> 00:34:43,223 It was these four guys in pinstripe suits, 822 00:34:43,247 --> 00:34:47,668 and they would play covers of modern songs. 823 00:34:47,752 --> 00:34:51,088 And they were terrible! 824 00:34:51,172 --> 00:34:53,216 Really bad, but I loved it! 825 00:34:53,299 --> 00:34:55,676 - (laughter) - But you felt like yourself! 826 00:34:55,760 --> 00:34:57,400 Yeah. And I would come home from school, 827 00:34:57,428 --> 00:35:00,848 from a day of hiding and trying to fit in. 828 00:35:00,932 --> 00:35:05,520 And I would go to my room and put on that polka music, 829 00:35:05,603 --> 00:35:08,022 full blast and just shake off the day! 830 00:35:08,106 --> 00:35:09,774 (laughter) 831 00:35:09,857 --> 00:35:11,526 Yeah, I know that feeling. 832 00:35:11,609 --> 00:35:15,530 My parents, they fell in love at 19, they had these epic 833 00:35:15,613 --> 00:35:19,367 love stories, and I, of course, got a full ride to college, 834 00:35:19,450 --> 00:35:23,121 but then, all they could really see was 835 00:35:23,204 --> 00:35:25,123 that I'm, I'm still alone. 836 00:35:26,457 --> 00:35:28,251 Well, I hope that's not all you see. 837 00:35:28,334 --> 00:35:30,002 I try not to. 838 00:35:31,128 --> 00:35:32,213 But? 839 00:35:35,800 --> 00:35:37,844 Tomorrow is my college mixer, 840 00:35:37,927 --> 00:35:39,863 and everyone's gonna be coupled and it's just gonna be 841 00:35:39,887 --> 00:35:41,264 a reminder of... 842 00:35:41,347 --> 00:35:42,932 May I take your drink orders? 843 00:35:43,015 --> 00:35:44,451 Yeah, I'll just have some sparkling water, please. 844 00:35:44,475 --> 00:35:47,520 - Really, come on! - This is your special dinner. 845 00:35:49,272 --> 00:35:51,691 I'll have, um, your best bubbly! 846 00:35:52,650 --> 00:35:56,654 And I will have your best glass of red. 847 00:35:56,737 --> 00:35:58,364 Thank you. 848 00:36:01,576 --> 00:36:04,787 First rule of the Solo Supper Club: 849 00:36:04,871 --> 00:36:06,706 Don't stare at the couples. 850 00:36:06,789 --> 00:36:09,458 - Oh, okay. - Second, no! 851 00:36:09,542 --> 00:36:11,294 Don't get your phone. 852 00:36:11,377 --> 00:36:13,462 That's the second rule, no staring at your phone. 853 00:36:13,546 --> 00:36:17,425 And third, whoo. 854 00:36:17,508 --> 00:36:19,719 Just relax. Look, 855 00:36:19,802 --> 00:36:22,763 I like to think of this as free theatre. 856 00:36:22,847 --> 00:36:25,808 There is something nice about just being an observer. 857 00:36:25,892 --> 00:36:29,687 But Nell, you're not just an observer. 858 00:36:29,770 --> 00:36:30,897 You're the main character. 859 00:36:30,980 --> 00:36:33,482 (gentle music) 860 00:36:34,692 --> 00:36:36,068 Thank you. 861 00:36:36,152 --> 00:36:38,779 So, how is everything over here? 862 00:36:38,863 --> 00:36:41,199 Do we have any special occasion tonight? 863 00:36:42,575 --> 00:36:44,285 Do we? 864 00:36:44,368 --> 00:36:45,703 Yes, I do! 865 00:36:49,916 --> 00:36:51,125 Hmm! 866 00:36:53,419 --> 00:36:54,921 (laughing softly) 867 00:36:55,004 --> 00:36:56,714 (sighs) 868 00:36:59,091 --> 00:37:02,178 Hey, you wanna see something? 869 00:37:02,261 --> 00:37:03,554 Uh, sure! 870 00:37:05,473 --> 00:37:06,682 (remote control beep) 871 00:37:06,766 --> 00:37:08,100 Ooh! 872 00:37:08,184 --> 00:37:12,104 That's uh, it's for the telescope, so we can see better. 873 00:37:12,188 --> 00:37:14,190 Tonight is the solstice. 874 00:37:14,273 --> 00:37:15,691 Oh. 875 00:37:15,775 --> 00:37:18,110 Now, let me adjust. 876 00:37:19,570 --> 00:37:22,865 Oh, perfect timing. Okay, have a look in there. 877 00:37:22,949 --> 00:37:24,116 Okay. 878 00:37:24,200 --> 00:37:26,994 And you can, you put your hand here, to adjust, 879 00:37:27,078 --> 00:37:28,329 adjust if you need it. 880 00:37:31,916 --> 00:37:34,669 (Nell gasps) And that is Venus, 881 00:37:34,752 --> 00:37:37,255 the Christmas star. 882 00:37:37,338 --> 00:37:38,589 Wow! 883 00:37:38,673 --> 00:37:40,484 The Greeks and the Romans believed that Venus 884 00:37:40,508 --> 00:37:42,885 was the heart of cosmic sympathy. 885 00:37:42,969 --> 00:37:46,681 That everything is connected, and influences everything else, 886 00:37:46,764 --> 00:37:50,017 like the cosmos is dictating our fate. 887 00:37:51,102 --> 00:37:53,854 So they were like the original fortune cookies. 888 00:37:53,938 --> 00:37:56,148 (laughter) What do they say? 889 00:37:56,232 --> 00:37:59,694 Well, they don't say your fortune is blank. 890 00:37:59,777 --> 00:38:03,322 They say you can write your own fortune. 891 00:38:04,448 --> 00:38:05,574 If I still wanted to say 892 00:38:05,658 --> 00:38:07,368 the love you seek is closer than you think? 893 00:38:08,369 --> 00:38:10,955 Then you have to remind yourself that uh, 894 00:38:11,038 --> 00:38:13,874 it's not about finding joy in Christmas alone, 895 00:38:13,958 --> 00:38:16,669 it's about finding joy in life alone. 896 00:38:18,295 --> 00:38:20,840 Look, I hear what you're saying. I just... 897 00:38:20,923 --> 00:38:22,883 (sighs) 898 00:38:22,967 --> 00:38:24,927 I don't always know how to achieve it. 899 00:38:26,679 --> 00:38:29,390 Yeah. Well, like the solstice reminds us, 900 00:38:29,473 --> 00:38:31,517 it's always darkest before dawn. 901 00:38:34,854 --> 00:38:37,732 You know, I'm pretty good at being alone. 902 00:38:37,815 --> 00:38:39,275 Been doing it most of my life. 903 00:38:39,358 --> 00:38:41,527 Yeah, you're your best company. I've heard it. 904 00:38:41,610 --> 00:38:44,322 Right. And so, I'm a wealth of tips and tricks 905 00:38:44,405 --> 00:38:47,950 on how to survive in a world full of couples. 906 00:38:48,034 --> 00:38:51,996 You know, I'm completely open to receiving your knowledge. 907 00:38:52,079 --> 00:38:55,875 Good. Cause I have an idea. 908 00:38:55,958 --> 00:39:00,546 I was thinking that in exchange for my teachings, 909 00:39:00,629 --> 00:39:02,691 - maybe you could help me... - Plan your holiday party, 910 00:39:02,715 --> 00:39:03,715 for your work shindig? 911 00:39:04,592 --> 00:39:05,301 You read my mind! 912 00:39:05,384 --> 00:39:06,302 I would love to! 913 00:39:06,385 --> 00:39:08,012 - (laughter) - Thanks! 914 00:39:09,722 --> 00:39:11,891 Is that a shooting star? 915 00:39:11,974 --> 00:39:14,351 Well, now you gotta make a wish! 916 00:39:20,858 --> 00:39:24,028 (gentle festive music) 917 00:39:24,111 --> 00:39:26,072 (knocking on door) 918 00:39:30,242 --> 00:39:32,578 - Hey! - Oh! Hi! 919 00:39:32,661 --> 00:39:34,914 I was looking at some venues for your work party. 920 00:39:34,997 --> 00:39:38,209 Can we hold that thought for a moment, while you follow me? 921 00:39:38,292 --> 00:39:39,710 Okay. 922 00:39:49,804 --> 00:39:51,972 You were saying you felt awkward flying solo 923 00:39:52,056 --> 00:39:55,810 at holiday parties. So, welcome to Cooper's... 924 00:39:55,893 --> 00:39:58,896 College Mixer Survival Bootcamp. 925 00:39:59,730 --> 00:40:01,899 Wait, are you trying to teach me how to be single 926 00:40:01,982 --> 00:40:03,651 at a party full of couples? 927 00:40:03,734 --> 00:40:06,821 - I'm gonna try. - Uh. 928 00:40:06,904 --> 00:40:10,574 So. First tip, position yourself somewhere where 929 00:40:10,658 --> 00:40:13,119 you feel powerful, rather than adrift. 930 00:40:13,202 --> 00:40:15,621 And the bar works very well. 931 00:40:15,704 --> 00:40:17,623 - Okay. - Cheers! 932 00:40:17,706 --> 00:40:19,792 - Cheers! - Cheers, cheers! 933 00:40:19,875 --> 00:40:23,212 Okay, now follow me to the buffet! 934 00:40:23,295 --> 00:40:26,423 Now, the buffet, in the event of dreaded 935 00:40:26,507 --> 00:40:28,551 chit chat, your mouth is full. 936 00:40:28,634 --> 00:40:32,138 Wow, this paté looks wonderful! 937 00:40:32,221 --> 00:40:34,682 That's cat food... You have a cat? 938 00:40:34,765 --> 00:40:38,686 No. Speaking of dreaded chit chat... 939 00:40:38,769 --> 00:40:40,020 I want you to pretend 940 00:40:40,104 --> 00:40:41,856 I am your most tactless college friend. 941 00:40:41,939 --> 00:40:43,524 Okay, say no more. 942 00:40:45,234 --> 00:40:48,070 Nell. You're still single. 943 00:40:48,154 --> 00:40:50,614 Why? Hmm? 944 00:40:51,365 --> 00:40:53,492 Hmmm. (Laughter) 945 00:40:53,576 --> 00:40:55,536 Wait, wait, are you asking as the pretend friend, 946 00:40:55,619 --> 00:40:57,037 or do you really want an answer? 947 00:40:57,121 --> 00:41:00,499 Oh, uh sure, yeah. 948 00:41:00,583 --> 00:41:02,501 I want the answer if you want to share. 949 00:41:02,585 --> 00:41:05,296 Oh, I guess I'm just kind of a niche market! 950 00:41:05,379 --> 00:41:08,507 Or maybe like you, I also have a hard time being myself 951 00:41:08,591 --> 00:41:10,384 around others. 952 00:41:10,467 --> 00:41:11,844 Hmm. 953 00:41:12,720 --> 00:41:13,929 Follow me. 954 00:41:14,763 --> 00:41:19,143 I have created holiday singles Bingo! 955 00:41:19,226 --> 00:41:20,519 - What? - Yeah. 956 00:41:20,603 --> 00:41:24,064 - Wait, you made this? - Well yeah, it's just 957 00:41:24,148 --> 00:41:27,526 a bunch of my favorite dating quotes and situations. 958 00:41:27,610 --> 00:41:29,945 "Have you tried online dating?" Ugh! 959 00:41:30,029 --> 00:41:32,781 "Bickering couple drags you into their conversation!" 960 00:41:32,865 --> 00:41:34,742 The center space here. 961 00:41:34,825 --> 00:41:36,952 "You'll find someone when you stop looking!" 962 00:41:37,036 --> 00:41:39,121 If I had a dime! (Laughter) 963 00:41:39,205 --> 00:41:40,789 This is really sweet. 964 00:41:40,873 --> 00:41:44,084 Oh, it's just a lifetime of wisdom collected being single. 965 00:41:45,461 --> 00:41:47,046 What's your key takeaway? 966 00:41:48,130 --> 00:41:51,926 That we will be okay on our own. 967 00:41:52,009 --> 00:41:55,304 That we are okay on our own. 968 00:41:57,640 --> 00:41:58,766 (cellphone buzzing) 969 00:41:58,849 --> 00:42:00,351 Oh. 970 00:42:01,560 --> 00:42:03,521 Ah, my folks want me to stop by the market. 971 00:42:03,604 --> 00:42:05,606 - Oh, small world! - I was just gonna go there 972 00:42:05,689 --> 00:42:07,250 to get holiday decorations for your party. 973 00:42:07,274 --> 00:42:09,044 - Do you want to go together? - Yeah, let's do it. 974 00:42:09,068 --> 00:42:10,444 We'll pick this up later. 975 00:42:10,527 --> 00:42:11,527 - Yeah. - Cool. 976 00:42:12,363 --> 00:42:15,658 Okay, I think I found the perfect venue for your party, 977 00:42:15,741 --> 00:42:17,284 it's a bank-themed bar. 978 00:42:17,368 --> 00:42:18,869 - Bank-themed bar? - Mm-hmm. 979 00:42:18,953 --> 00:42:20,746 - Doesn't sound very charming. - Oh, it is! 980 00:42:20,829 --> 00:42:22,831 It's warm, it has a ton of character. 981 00:42:22,915 --> 00:42:25,084 Uh, well usually, our parties are 982 00:42:25,167 --> 00:42:27,503 - here we go! - Oh, thank you! 983 00:42:27,586 --> 00:42:30,965 Okay. Uh, our parties 984 00:42:31,048 --> 00:42:33,592 are very bland and sterile, designed to leave early. 985 00:42:33,676 --> 00:42:36,762 But you're not bland and sterile, and this is your party. 986 00:42:36,845 --> 00:42:39,056 So let the people see who you are! 987 00:42:39,139 --> 00:42:40,307 And who's that? 988 00:42:40,391 --> 00:42:42,101 Well it's not someone wearing a mask! 989 00:42:42,184 --> 00:42:43,769 - Hi! - Merry Christmas! 990 00:42:43,852 --> 00:42:47,690 Someone kind and there to help others. 991 00:42:49,984 --> 00:42:51,485 Let the party reflect you. 992 00:42:51,568 --> 00:42:53,248 Plus, I think you secretly love Christmas. 993 00:42:54,071 --> 00:42:56,448 Hey! Coop, my man! 994 00:42:56,532 --> 00:42:58,784 - Hey! Uh... - Hey uh, who is this? 995 00:42:58,867 --> 00:43:00,452 This is Nell, my neighbor. 996 00:43:00,536 --> 00:43:01,896 This is Thomas, my work colleague. 997 00:43:02,913 --> 00:43:04,193 Thought you left for Aspen, man. 998 00:43:05,165 --> 00:43:06,625 Nah, I cancelled it. You know, 999 00:43:06,709 --> 00:43:08,770 what's the point of the gold standard if you're alone, right? 1000 00:43:08,794 --> 00:43:10,421 - Huh. - I'm, I'm cold, 1001 00:43:10,504 --> 00:43:11,815 I'm gonna head in. Nice to meet you! 1002 00:43:11,839 --> 00:43:12,839 Yeah. 1003 00:43:14,133 --> 00:43:16,427 - You two a thing? - Oh! 1004 00:43:16,510 --> 00:43:18,220 No, no. 1005 00:43:18,304 --> 00:43:19,555 Definitely not. 1006 00:43:19,638 --> 00:43:22,308 She's just a lonely neighbor having a tough time, 1007 00:43:22,391 --> 00:43:23,726 so I'm trying to be supportive. 1008 00:43:23,809 --> 00:43:25,936 Ahh, Coop with the heart of gold, always performing 1009 00:43:26,020 --> 00:43:28,147 - the charitable act! - Uhh... 1010 00:43:28,230 --> 00:43:29,582 Well, I'll see you at the office. 1011 00:43:29,606 --> 00:43:30,858 Yeah man. 1012 00:43:33,652 --> 00:43:35,112 (Nell): Yeah, oh yeah! (Laughter) 1013 00:43:35,195 --> 00:43:36,947 (Chloe): He still is! (Nell): Yeah, yeah! 1014 00:43:37,031 --> 00:43:38,351 (Chloe) Speaking of, hey! Cooper! 1015 00:43:38,407 --> 00:43:39,617 - Hey, hey! - Hey! 1016 00:43:39,700 --> 00:43:41,118 - Hi! - We were just inviting Nell 1017 00:43:41,201 --> 00:43:42,887 - to our holiday dinner! - Oh yeah, you did? 1018 00:43:42,911 --> 00:43:44,955 No, no yeah. Tell her how much fun it is! 1019 00:43:45,039 --> 00:43:47,159 I do my best Santa impression, he dresses like an elf! 1020 00:43:48,584 --> 00:43:51,628 You should come! Yeah, it's a fun-filled evening 1021 00:43:51,712 --> 00:43:54,465 of family constantly grilling me on why I'm still single! 1022 00:43:54,548 --> 00:43:56,133 Those are my favorite parties! 1023 00:43:56,216 --> 00:43:57,819 I would love to come, I'll bake something. 1024 00:43:57,843 --> 00:43:59,845 Oh, great! Listen, you two go do a loop, 1025 00:43:59,928 --> 00:44:02,056 and report back on my competition, okay? 1026 00:44:02,139 --> 00:44:03,891 (chuckling) 1027 00:44:05,893 --> 00:44:07,728 I love them, they're great. 1028 00:44:07,811 --> 00:44:09,980 You know what, it's really nice to spend this time 1029 00:44:10,064 --> 00:44:12,149 with them over the holidays. 1030 00:44:12,232 --> 00:44:15,361 Feels like home. (Sighs) 1031 00:44:15,444 --> 00:44:17,988 That's exactly the feeling I want to bring to your party. 1032 00:44:18,072 --> 00:44:20,491 That sense of comfort and feeling of belonging. 1033 00:44:20,574 --> 00:44:22,910 That sounds really nice, 1034 00:44:22,993 --> 00:44:25,621 but uh, probably unachievable with my crowd. 1035 00:44:25,704 --> 00:44:28,165 No, not at all! It'll be fun and inviting. 1036 00:44:28,248 --> 00:44:29,958 We'll, we'll treat the guests like family, 1037 00:44:30,042 --> 00:44:32,461 we just, we have to build in meaning. 1038 00:44:33,504 --> 00:44:35,130 What if we did like a, a fundraiser, 1039 00:44:35,214 --> 00:44:38,467 where guests can donate to a charity of our choice? 1040 00:44:38,550 --> 00:44:40,094 That's perfect! 1041 00:44:40,177 --> 00:44:42,017 And maybe we could do something a little fun. 1042 00:44:42,096 --> 00:44:44,139 Like uh, I don't know, 1043 00:44:44,223 --> 00:44:46,850 like a build your own gingerbread Wall Street, 1044 00:44:46,934 --> 00:44:49,937 with candy trading floors and little gum drop brokers! 1045 00:44:50,020 --> 00:44:52,064 I knew you liked Christmas! 1046 00:44:52,147 --> 00:44:53,690 No, no I don't. (Gasps) 1047 00:44:53,774 --> 00:44:55,567 Oh my gosh, this is so beautiful! 1048 00:44:55,651 --> 00:44:57,611 Well you should buy it for yourself. 1049 00:44:58,779 --> 00:45:00,989 Oh my, is that the price, or the year it was made? 1050 00:45:01,073 --> 00:45:02,825 Oh, that's out of my budget! 1051 00:45:02,908 --> 00:45:04,886 But imagine how good you'd feel walking into your 1052 00:45:04,910 --> 00:45:06,245 mixer tonight wearing it. 1053 00:45:06,328 --> 00:45:08,914 I'm just gonna have to live with imagining it! 1054 00:45:08,997 --> 00:45:11,458 Hey, I know this goes against your teachings, 1055 00:45:11,542 --> 00:45:13,502 but do you want to come with me? 1056 00:45:13,585 --> 00:45:16,046 Give me real-time, boots on the ground tips? 1057 00:45:16,755 --> 00:45:18,507 I'd love to! 1058 00:45:18,590 --> 00:45:21,760 (cheerful music) 1059 00:45:24,638 --> 00:45:28,600 (upbeat festive music playing) 1060 00:45:30,477 --> 00:45:32,730 - Allow me. - Thank you. 1061 00:45:34,022 --> 00:45:35,733 Thank you. 1062 00:45:37,192 --> 00:45:40,737 Alright. Put me in, Coach! 1063 00:45:40,821 --> 00:45:42,156 - You got this! - Yeah. 1064 00:45:42,239 --> 00:45:45,159 Just uh, don't hide in the corner! 1065 00:45:45,242 --> 00:45:48,245 Don't leave early, and don't think you don't belong. 1066 00:45:48,328 --> 00:45:50,122 Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. 1067 00:45:50,831 --> 00:45:54,334 And uh, take the seat you deserve. 1068 00:45:54,418 --> 00:45:56,378 (indistinct chattering) 1069 00:45:56,462 --> 00:45:58,297 - Wish me luck! - Good luck! 1070 00:45:59,298 --> 00:46:01,008 So I'm there, all night long, 1071 00:46:01,091 --> 00:46:03,427 there's nobody there, it's totally pitch-dark... 1072 00:46:11,852 --> 00:46:15,314 (upbeat holiday music) 1073 00:46:17,775 --> 00:46:19,943 (camera clicking) 1074 00:46:21,278 --> 00:46:23,739 (cheering) 1075 00:46:23,822 --> 00:46:27,868 (upbeat music continues) 1076 00:46:32,998 --> 00:46:34,625 (song ends) 1077 00:46:34,708 --> 00:46:36,960 - (clapping, cheering) - Woo! 1078 00:46:37,628 --> 00:46:39,171 Oh! Here she comes! 1079 00:46:40,923 --> 00:46:42,633 (cheering) (Cooper): Yeah! 1080 00:46:44,176 --> 00:46:45,052 Woo! 1081 00:46:45,135 --> 00:46:47,262 (soft piano playing) 1082 00:46:47,346 --> 00:46:49,431 (♪ Single on the 25th ♪ (by Lauren Spencer Smith) 1083 00:46:49,515 --> 00:46:52,351 ♪ Kissing under the mistletoe ♪ 1084 00:46:52,434 --> 00:46:55,312 ♪ Holding hands while walking through the snow ♪ 1085 00:46:55,395 --> 00:46:58,106 ♪ I wish I knew what that was like ♪ 1086 00:46:58,190 --> 00:47:01,276 ♪ Maybe next year I won't cry ♪ 1087 00:47:01,360 --> 00:47:03,779 ♪ The mall makes me so upset ♪ 1088 00:47:03,862 --> 00:47:04,988 ♪ Pretty girls with... ♪ 1089 00:47:05,072 --> 00:47:07,699 I love this song. 1090 00:47:07,783 --> 00:47:09,063 You should go and dance to it. 1091 00:47:09,117 --> 00:47:11,078 On a dance floor full of couples? 1092 00:47:11,161 --> 00:47:13,413 Well, better than not dancing at all! 1093 00:47:13,497 --> 00:47:14,957 Agree to disagree! 1094 00:47:21,838 --> 00:47:23,465 What are you doing? 1095 00:47:25,467 --> 00:47:28,011 (laughing) 1096 00:47:30,514 --> 00:47:33,183 (laughing) 1097 00:47:35,769 --> 00:47:38,897 - Very sweet to be doing this. - I know. Dance with me. 1098 00:47:40,482 --> 00:47:42,651 Okay. (Chuckling) 1099 00:47:47,823 --> 00:47:49,449 I know you hate this question, 1100 00:47:49,533 --> 00:47:53,704 but, you are kind, and smart, and good-looking. 1101 00:47:53,787 --> 00:47:55,080 Why are you single? 1102 00:47:56,206 --> 00:47:57,851 Oh, you're right. I do hate that question. 1103 00:47:57,875 --> 00:47:59,918 I hate it! 1104 00:48:00,002 --> 00:48:02,671 It's, it's just, just some reason we're single, 1105 00:48:02,754 --> 00:48:04,298 like, like some kind of defect. 1106 00:48:04,381 --> 00:48:05,632 Yeah, heard that. 1107 00:48:05,716 --> 00:48:07,426 In agreement, but 1108 00:48:10,262 --> 00:48:12,139 don't you want to be loved? 1109 00:48:13,974 --> 00:48:15,934 Oh, I don't know. 1110 00:48:16,018 --> 00:48:18,312 - Sometimes. - Hmm. 1111 00:48:18,395 --> 00:48:21,898 But there are a, a lot of different ways to be loved. 1112 00:48:21,982 --> 00:48:24,401 - Sure. - And, and maybe, 1113 00:48:24,484 --> 00:48:28,363 not everyone needs romantic love. 1114 00:48:28,447 --> 00:48:33,118 And maybe, not wanting something is just as good as having it. 1115 00:48:33,201 --> 00:48:35,287 Yeah, maybe. 1116 00:48:35,370 --> 00:48:37,581 But maybe... 1117 00:48:40,208 --> 00:48:41,793 What? 1118 00:48:43,629 --> 00:48:45,005 Just say it. 1119 00:48:47,090 --> 00:48:50,344 Maybe it's easier to accept wanting to be alone 1120 00:48:50,427 --> 00:48:53,013 than to accept wanting to be with someone, 1121 00:48:53,096 --> 00:48:54,765 and not getting it. 1122 00:48:56,224 --> 00:49:01,271 I, I love our self-love, but, 1123 00:49:01,355 --> 00:49:03,273 isn't it okay to want to be with someone? 1124 00:49:03,357 --> 00:49:05,150 Especially during the holidays? 1125 00:49:05,233 --> 00:49:09,196 ♪ So I never have to face what date it is ♪ 1126 00:49:09,279 --> 00:49:14,660 ♪ 'Cause I hate being single on the 25th ♪♪ 1127 00:49:14,743 --> 00:49:18,330 (applause) (cheering) 1128 00:49:23,418 --> 00:49:25,587 (whistle) 1129 00:49:33,679 --> 00:49:35,138 (gentle music) (Julia): Hey! 1130 00:49:35,222 --> 00:49:37,015 Hey, babe! How's Madison? 1131 00:49:37,099 --> 00:49:39,393 Ahh! It's quiet in the best ways possible! 1132 00:49:39,476 --> 00:49:41,144 I knew it. You're gonna move there! 1133 00:49:41,228 --> 00:49:43,480 The baby to the suburbs pipeline. 1134 00:49:43,563 --> 00:49:45,148 - (laughter) - I mean, we'll see. 1135 00:49:45,232 --> 00:49:47,275 Okay, tell me. How was the mixer? 1136 00:49:47,359 --> 00:49:51,571 Uh, it was actually kind of great! I, I took Cooper with me? 1137 00:49:51,655 --> 00:49:54,533 Cooper? Of the "awkward neighbor shuffle" Cooper? 1138 00:49:54,616 --> 00:49:57,994 Yeah, we've actually become kind of friends. 1139 00:49:58,078 --> 00:50:01,206 Uh-huh! I mean, this sounds like a longer story, 1140 00:50:01,289 --> 00:50:04,501 but for now, if you're that eager for moral support, 1141 00:50:04,584 --> 00:50:06,854 there's still that singles support group I told you about. 1142 00:50:06,878 --> 00:50:09,381 I just googled it, and there is one starting in ten minutes. 1143 00:50:09,464 --> 00:50:11,133 (sighs) 1144 00:50:11,216 --> 00:50:14,886 (tender music) 1145 00:50:15,679 --> 00:50:17,472 (sighs deeply) 1146 00:50:21,768 --> 00:50:23,019 It's a really great point. 1147 00:50:23,103 --> 00:50:25,480 Thank you so much for sharing. 1148 00:50:25,564 --> 00:50:26,564 Hi! 1149 00:50:26,606 --> 00:50:28,400 - Hi. - Come sit, join us. 1150 00:50:29,317 --> 00:50:32,529 We were just talking about, and I'm not saying relationships 1151 00:50:32,612 --> 00:50:36,366 aren't hard, but how exhausting being single can be. 1152 00:50:36,450 --> 00:50:40,078 Yeah, like I am so tired of feeling like being single means 1153 00:50:40,162 --> 00:50:41,180 there's something wrong with me! 1154 00:50:41,204 --> 00:50:43,707 And even more tired of believing it! 1155 00:50:43,790 --> 00:50:45,083 Tired of feeling left out. 1156 00:50:45,167 --> 00:50:47,669 Like, everyone is moving on without me. 1157 00:50:47,753 --> 00:50:50,505 Yes! Or constantly comparing my messy life 1158 00:50:50,589 --> 00:50:52,799 to everyone's perfect, curated relationships 1159 00:50:52,883 --> 00:50:54,468 on social media! 1160 00:50:54,551 --> 00:50:58,054 So, now that we've identified the thoughts, 1161 00:50:58,138 --> 00:51:00,056 let's talk about how we can change them. Hmm? 1162 00:51:00,140 --> 00:51:02,768 (inhales, exhales deeply) Floor's open. 1163 00:51:04,186 --> 00:51:07,022 (tender music) 1164 00:51:08,690 --> 00:51:11,777 (indistinct chattering) 1165 00:51:23,747 --> 00:51:25,707 I'll take it! 1166 00:51:29,836 --> 00:51:32,923 Coop, my man! You catch the game? 1167 00:51:33,006 --> 00:51:34,257 Nuh-uh. 1168 00:51:34,341 --> 00:51:35,717 (bell jingling) 1169 00:51:35,801 --> 00:51:37,385 Dude, what are you so hard at work on? 1170 00:51:37,469 --> 00:51:39,429 I'm, I'm putting together the Christmas party. 1171 00:51:39,513 --> 00:51:41,014 Ooh! 1172 00:51:41,097 --> 00:51:43,266 You're really taking this thing seriously? 1173 00:51:43,350 --> 00:51:45,852 Why? You could just hire someone to do it for you. 1174 00:51:45,936 --> 00:51:48,396 Well, Nell and I, 1175 00:51:48,480 --> 00:51:49,815 my neighbor, we're uh, 1176 00:51:49,898 --> 00:51:51,084 we're gonna do something different and fun. 1177 00:51:51,108 --> 00:51:53,401 Ahh! No, no, no, no, no! 1178 00:51:53,485 --> 00:51:54,945 That sounds like a misstep, buddy! 1179 00:51:55,737 --> 00:51:57,030 What do you mean? 1180 00:51:57,114 --> 00:51:59,157 Well, cause the Lindts are gonna be there! 1181 00:51:59,241 --> 00:52:00,659 I mean, we need to impress... 1182 00:52:00,742 --> 00:52:02,035 Fundraising... 1183 00:52:02,119 --> 00:52:04,704 How does Santa keep getting in the building? 1184 00:52:04,788 --> 00:52:06,248 Like, does security not screen? 1185 00:52:06,331 --> 00:52:08,625 (sighs) (clears throat) 1186 00:52:08,708 --> 00:52:10,877 Coop, I hope you don't, you know, fumble the party. 1187 00:52:10,961 --> 00:52:13,797 Yup. Thanks for the vote of confidence, buddy! 1188 00:52:13,880 --> 00:52:15,340 - Hi, Merry... - Nah, nah, nah. 1189 00:52:15,423 --> 00:52:16,591 Okay. 1190 00:52:17,884 --> 00:52:19,219 Santa! 1191 00:52:19,302 --> 00:52:20,428 Yeah? Yeah. 1192 00:52:20,512 --> 00:52:22,347 You free on the 23rd? 1193 00:52:22,430 --> 00:52:26,268 (cheerful music) 1194 00:52:37,195 --> 00:52:38,864 (inhaling deeply) 1195 00:52:38,947 --> 00:52:41,199 Hey! Aren't you cold? 1196 00:52:41,283 --> 00:52:43,910 Uh no! The cocoa's keeping me warm. 1197 00:52:43,994 --> 00:52:46,037 Now, that is a crazy amount of hot chocolate. 1198 00:52:46,121 --> 00:52:48,456 Well, there's a sign over there that's assuring me 1199 00:52:48,540 --> 00:52:50,417 that I can't possibly enjoy this cocoa alone. 1200 00:52:50,500 --> 00:52:53,837 Yeah, yeah. Look at you, proving it wrong! 1201 00:52:53,920 --> 00:52:55,005 Right? 1202 00:52:55,088 --> 00:52:56,214 Yeah! 1203 00:52:56,965 --> 00:52:58,800 Do you, do you want to sit? 1204 00:52:58,884 --> 00:53:00,343 You know, I'm not sure. 1205 00:53:00,427 --> 00:53:04,097 I'm not sure I wanna interrupt your cocoa revolution here! 1206 00:53:04,181 --> 00:53:06,391 Your concern is noted, but I think I'll be okay! 1207 00:53:07,642 --> 00:53:11,605 Hey, I uh, I got your email about the Christmas party. 1208 00:53:11,688 --> 00:53:13,082 It looks great. Thank you for that. 1209 00:53:13,106 --> 00:53:14,024 Yeah. 1210 00:53:14,107 --> 00:53:15,609 So, what's on the docket today? 1211 00:53:15,692 --> 00:53:17,736 - It's movie night. - Oh! 1212 00:53:17,819 --> 00:53:20,113 Yeah, it was a family tradition every year 1213 00:53:20,197 --> 00:53:21,531 to watch the original Rudolph. 1214 00:53:21,615 --> 00:53:23,009 The Claymation one where he runs away 1215 00:53:23,033 --> 00:53:24,284 to the Island of Misfit Toys? 1216 00:53:24,367 --> 00:53:26,411 - Yeah, that's my favorite one! - No, mine too! 1217 00:53:26,494 --> 00:53:29,039 - The cowboy, riding the ostrich? - The Charlie-in-the-box? 1218 00:53:29,122 --> 00:53:31,142 - Yes! And the bird that swims... - (both): Instead of flies! 1219 00:53:31,166 --> 00:53:33,251 Yes! I've seen it like a thousand times! 1220 00:53:33,335 --> 00:53:35,795 - I knew you liked Christmas! - No I - fine, I do! 1221 00:53:35,879 --> 00:53:37,631 I love Christmas! 1222 00:53:37,714 --> 00:53:39,007 You got me. 1223 00:53:39,090 --> 00:53:41,426 It was, it was a big deal in our house. 1224 00:53:41,509 --> 00:53:43,970 A few days before Christmas, we'd, we would make popcorn, 1225 00:53:44,054 --> 00:53:47,515 and a fire, and watch the movie. 1226 00:53:47,599 --> 00:53:50,936 At my house, we would wear matching footsie pj's, 1227 00:53:51,019 --> 00:53:53,730 and eat gingerbread till we were sick! 1228 00:53:53,813 --> 00:53:55,565 Pic or it didn't happen! 1229 00:53:55,649 --> 00:53:58,818 No, I, I destroyed all the evidence a long time ago. 1230 00:53:58,902 --> 00:54:01,196 Oh, that's convenient! 1231 00:54:02,197 --> 00:54:06,576 - But you reminded me, I'm... - kind of overdue for a rewatch. 1232 00:54:07,160 --> 00:54:09,287 Oh. 1233 00:54:09,371 --> 00:54:12,248 Yeah. Well, you should rewatch it, and then you should 1234 00:54:12,332 --> 00:54:14,125 get back to me and then, 1235 00:54:14,209 --> 00:54:16,503 you should let me know if it's still a classic. 1236 00:54:16,586 --> 00:54:19,631 Yeah. Yeah, I'll do that. You too. 1237 00:54:27,555 --> 00:54:31,101 Oh. I think I got one of your packages again. 1238 00:54:31,935 --> 00:54:33,520 - Great! - What's the big secret? 1239 00:54:33,603 --> 00:54:34,604 Nothing! 1240 00:54:34,688 --> 00:54:37,399 Hey! Nell! 1241 00:54:37,482 --> 00:54:39,150 (laughs) 1242 00:54:39,234 --> 00:54:45,031 (intriguing music) 1243 00:55:04,217 --> 00:55:05,844 Mmm! 1244 00:55:17,564 --> 00:55:19,399 (knocking on door) 1245 00:55:22,652 --> 00:55:24,154 - Ohh. - Hey! 1246 00:55:24,237 --> 00:55:25,905 Sorry, are you expecting someone? 1247 00:55:25,989 --> 00:55:28,867 Oh, no. I am, you. 1248 00:55:28,950 --> 00:55:31,578 I was just about to text you. 1249 00:55:31,661 --> 00:55:33,371 - Oh. - Well, I, I figured 1250 00:55:33,455 --> 00:55:34,914 you're watching Rudolph tonight, 1251 00:55:34,998 --> 00:55:36,684 I'm watching Rudolph tonight, why don't we just... 1252 00:55:36,708 --> 00:55:38,877 - Watch Rudolph together? - Right! 1253 00:55:38,960 --> 00:55:40,754 For like, efficiency's sake! 1254 00:55:40,837 --> 00:55:42,773 Yeah, I mean totally, just like for efficiency's sake. 1255 00:55:42,797 --> 00:55:44,799 - Yeah. - Also, um, I got this for you. 1256 00:55:44,883 --> 00:55:48,678 Oh! Thank you! That... 1257 00:55:51,014 --> 00:55:53,433 (movie music) 1258 00:56:06,404 --> 00:56:07,530 (exhales) 1259 00:56:08,948 --> 00:56:10,283 Rudolph really holds up! 1260 00:56:10,367 --> 00:56:13,369 I totally remember why I love this movie so much. 1261 00:56:13,453 --> 00:56:14,746 Tell me more. 1262 00:56:14,829 --> 00:56:18,249 Well, it's about, it's about finding belonging, 1263 00:56:18,333 --> 00:56:21,669 even though you've been rejected by society. 1264 00:56:21,753 --> 00:56:23,630 (gentle music) 1265 00:56:23,713 --> 00:56:29,219 Yeah, it's a good reminder that no one's a misfit toy. 1266 00:56:29,969 --> 00:56:34,474 Nope. And that we, uh 1267 00:56:34,557 --> 00:56:35,934 we all fit in somewhere. 1268 00:56:37,102 --> 00:56:40,605 Right. Cause the bird that swims 1269 00:56:40,688 --> 00:56:42,649 catches twice as many fish. 1270 00:56:45,068 --> 00:56:49,656 Yup. I guess there are uh 1271 00:56:49,739 --> 00:56:51,032 a lot of fish in the sea. 1272 00:56:51,116 --> 00:56:53,493 (quirky music) 1273 00:56:55,578 --> 00:56:57,997 You should probably open your present! 1274 00:56:58,081 --> 00:57:01,626 Oh! No, shouldn't I... 1275 00:57:01,709 --> 00:57:03,145 Well, shouldn't I wait till Christmas? 1276 00:57:03,169 --> 00:57:04,754 No, there's a zero percent chance 1277 00:57:04,838 --> 00:57:06,840 that I'm not gonna ruin it if you wait that long. 1278 00:57:06,923 --> 00:57:08,567 In fact, there'll be a zero percent chance that 1279 00:57:08,591 --> 00:57:10,051 I won't ruin it if you don't open it 1280 00:57:10,135 --> 00:57:13,513 - in the next three, two, one! - Okay! Okay. 1281 00:57:18,852 --> 00:57:20,395 (chuckles) 1282 00:57:22,605 --> 00:57:25,650 (tender music) 1283 00:57:25,733 --> 00:57:27,277 No way! 1284 00:57:27,360 --> 00:57:29,946 Ooh, I hope it's the right one! I mean, there's only 1285 00:57:30,029 --> 00:57:32,407 - so many pinstripe polka... - What? No! This it! 1286 00:57:32,490 --> 00:57:34,593 - This is it! This is the one! - Quartet... Okay, good! 1287 00:57:34,617 --> 00:57:37,704 - This is, it's amazing! - Yes, how did you find this? 1288 00:57:40,165 --> 00:57:43,168 Yeah. Now you can put it on, and dance around your apartment, 1289 00:57:43,251 --> 00:57:45,170 and feel like yourself. 1290 00:57:47,130 --> 00:57:49,382 Thank you. 1291 00:57:49,465 --> 00:57:51,050 I love it. 1292 00:57:55,889 --> 00:57:59,017 But um, I didn't get you anything. 1293 00:57:59,100 --> 00:58:02,020 - (chuckles) - Yes, you did! 1294 00:58:24,501 --> 00:58:26,878 (indistinct chatter) 1295 00:58:41,935 --> 00:58:44,437 (door bell jingling) 1296 00:58:45,939 --> 00:58:48,483 (chuckles softly) 1297 00:58:48,566 --> 00:58:50,401 Hey! 1298 00:58:50,485 --> 00:58:52,487 I'll be sure to put that on my fridge! 1299 00:58:52,570 --> 00:58:54,590 Oh, you're very presumptious to think you're getting one! 1300 00:58:54,614 --> 00:58:56,658 - Am I not? - Oh, maybe! 1301 00:58:56,741 --> 00:58:58,368 (laughs) 1302 00:58:58,451 --> 00:59:00,095 So, remind me, what's on the schedule today? 1303 00:59:00,119 --> 00:59:02,038 - I'm baking for your parents! - That's right! 1304 00:59:02,121 --> 00:59:04,415 Please, tell me you're baking that gingerbread again! 1305 00:59:04,499 --> 00:59:06,084 For you, anything! 1306 00:59:07,919 --> 00:59:10,088 Uh, you know what? I'll help you bake, 1307 00:59:10,171 --> 00:59:12,382 after I finish the, the work party prep. 1308 00:59:12,465 --> 00:59:14,509 Well, vice versa, I'm your official party planner! 1309 00:59:14,592 --> 00:59:17,345 - That's right, you are! - Let's get to it. 1310 00:59:17,428 --> 00:59:19,055 - Now? - Yeah! 1311 00:59:19,138 --> 00:59:21,391 Oh cool - So... 1312 00:59:21,474 --> 00:59:25,019 - Nice. - Right?! 1313 00:59:27,105 --> 00:59:28,815 - (Nell gasps) - Okay, I got it. 1314 00:59:28,898 --> 00:59:30,275 Perfect, I love it! 1315 00:59:31,609 --> 00:59:33,194 (laughing): Is that a hat. 1316 00:59:33,278 --> 00:59:36,072 ♪ When the snow starts falling ♪ 1317 00:59:36,155 --> 00:59:40,702 ♪ And mother's calling for you ♪ 1318 00:59:40,785 --> 00:59:42,912 Oh, oh gosh! I got it. 1319 00:59:44,414 --> 00:59:49,919 ♪ Let me show you Christmas magic ♪ 1320 00:59:50,003 --> 00:59:56,134 ♪ It's the best kind of sorcery I know ♪ 1321 00:59:56,217 --> 00:59:59,512 ♪ When it turns December ♪ 1322 00:59:59,596 --> 01:00:00,680 Oh. 1323 01:00:00,763 --> 01:00:02,724 ♪ You must remember ♪ 1324 01:00:02,807 --> 01:00:08,313 ♪ Christmas magic's here at all ♪♪ 1325 01:00:11,774 --> 01:00:14,193 - You okay? - Yeah, yeah. 1326 01:00:14,277 --> 01:00:17,989 Listen. We're about to walk into three hours plus 1327 01:00:18,072 --> 01:00:20,116 of family drilling me on why I'm still single. 1328 01:00:20,199 --> 01:00:22,285 That doesn't usually seem to bother you. 1329 01:00:22,368 --> 01:00:24,912 No, no, but when it's family, 1330 01:00:24,996 --> 01:00:28,333 I don't know, I kind of feel like I'm a disappointment, I... 1331 01:00:28,416 --> 01:00:29,792 That's my territory. 1332 01:00:29,876 --> 01:00:32,378 Maybe it's time for the student to become the master! 1333 01:00:32,462 --> 01:00:34,172 - Oh yeah? - Stick with me, I got ya! 1334 01:00:34,255 --> 01:00:35,715 Teach me, Obi-Wan! 1335 01:00:35,798 --> 01:00:37,634 (door opening) 1336 01:00:37,717 --> 01:00:41,262 Oh, tip one. Holiday paraphernalia. 1337 01:00:41,346 --> 01:00:42,805 Oh yeah! (Laughter) 1338 01:00:42,889 --> 01:00:45,034 Cause if I look dumb, no one's gonna want to talk to me! 1339 01:00:45,058 --> 01:00:47,310 Exactly! And, it's a great conversation redirection, 1340 01:00:47,393 --> 01:00:48,787 it's like a laser pointer for a cat! 1341 01:00:48,811 --> 01:00:50,229 - (laughter) - Ooh. 1342 01:00:50,313 --> 01:00:53,858 - Come here! Ahh, no! - What? 1343 01:00:53,941 --> 01:00:55,902 We're about to have an inescapable conversation 1344 01:00:55,985 --> 01:00:57,820 of how men of my generation can't commit! 1345 01:00:58,946 --> 01:01:01,282 Cooper! Mini Coop! 1346 01:01:01,366 --> 01:01:03,409 - Uncle Donnie. - Still single, or uh... 1347 01:01:03,493 --> 01:01:05,203 Look, it lights up! 1348 01:01:05,286 --> 01:01:07,705 I... (laughter) 1349 01:01:07,789 --> 01:01:10,583 Okay, tip two. Defensive positioning. 1350 01:01:10,666 --> 01:01:12,335 Oh yeah, so I don't get cornered in 1351 01:01:12,418 --> 01:01:13,729 the kitchen with my chatty aunts! 1352 01:01:13,753 --> 01:01:15,393 Well, if they're anything like my aunts, 1353 01:01:15,421 --> 01:01:17,507 they'll want a complete rundown of your entire life 1354 01:01:17,590 --> 01:01:19,230 in order to extract information from you! 1355 01:01:19,258 --> 01:01:21,135 - A thousand percent! - Tip three, 1356 01:01:21,219 --> 01:01:23,137 - stay close to the buffet. - Ahh. 1357 01:01:23,221 --> 01:01:25,056 It's really the sweet spot, you know? 1358 01:01:25,139 --> 01:01:28,893 Well, no one can chat to me if I've got a mouth full of food! 1359 01:01:28,976 --> 01:01:31,479 Cooper! 1360 01:01:31,562 --> 01:01:35,900 Look at you! So handsome! 1361 01:01:35,983 --> 01:01:38,528 And with a big job in finance! 1362 01:01:38,611 --> 01:01:39,821 (chuckles) 1363 01:01:39,904 --> 01:01:41,948 So, dating anyone? 1364 01:01:42,031 --> 01:01:43,741 Oh... (coughing) 1365 01:01:43,825 --> 01:01:44,742 Let's get you some water! 1366 01:01:44,826 --> 01:01:46,869 (sighs) 1367 01:01:46,953 --> 01:01:49,372 (laughing) Hey, well that worked! 1368 01:01:49,455 --> 01:01:51,374 - Mm-hmm! - Okay, tip four. 1369 01:01:51,457 --> 01:01:52,333 Mm-hmm. 1370 01:01:52,417 --> 01:01:54,627 Play with kids and pets. 1371 01:01:54,710 --> 01:01:57,255 Yeah, because they can't ask me about my dating life! 1372 01:01:57,338 --> 01:02:00,007 Okay, but what if a dog does ask you? 1373 01:02:00,091 --> 01:02:02,301 Then you and I have more fun problems to deal with! 1374 01:02:04,178 --> 01:02:06,597 Tip five, document this ridiculousness 1375 01:02:06,681 --> 01:02:08,266 so we can laugh about it later! 1376 01:02:08,349 --> 01:02:09,600 - Deal! - There they are! 1377 01:02:09,684 --> 01:02:10,852 - Wooo! - They made it! 1378 01:02:10,935 --> 01:02:11,954 Dad, Mom, Merry Christmas! 1379 01:02:11,978 --> 01:02:13,080 Ah, you're wearing the sweater! 1380 01:02:13,104 --> 01:02:14,856 - Hi! - Nell! Christmas cocktail. 1381 01:02:14,939 --> 01:02:16,190 - Hey! - Uh no, thanks, 1382 01:02:16,274 --> 01:02:17,608 - I know what's in there! - Mmm. 1383 01:02:17,692 --> 01:02:18,818 Oh, what's in it? 1384 01:02:18,901 --> 01:02:21,446 Uh, it's Dad's special recipe. 1385 01:02:21,529 --> 01:02:22,822 Wow, I'm intrigued! 1386 01:02:22,905 --> 01:02:24,758 Also, Nell, do you have plans for Christmas Eve? 1387 01:02:24,782 --> 01:02:26,093 Because we'd love to have you for dinner! 1388 01:02:26,117 --> 01:02:28,119 You know what, I would love to, but I actually, 1389 01:02:28,202 --> 01:02:29,787 I have a reservation I can't cancel. 1390 01:02:29,871 --> 01:02:30,872 Oh, with your family? 1391 01:02:30,955 --> 01:02:32,540 No, just myself! 1392 01:02:32,623 --> 01:02:33,958 (someone playing piano) 1393 01:02:34,041 --> 01:02:35,751 Uh-oh, Uncle Donnie's at it again. 1394 01:02:35,835 --> 01:02:37,003 - Oh. - Uh, don't forget, 1395 01:02:37,086 --> 01:02:38,313 - we got that thing. - You know Donnie! 1396 01:02:38,337 --> 01:02:40,214 I do, I just met him. (Laughter) 1397 01:02:40,673 --> 01:02:42,341 Where are you going on Christmas Eve? 1398 01:02:42,425 --> 01:02:45,595 I managed to get another reservation at AB Knighstford. 1399 01:02:45,678 --> 01:02:47,054 Really? You're going back? 1400 01:02:47,138 --> 01:02:49,515 Yeah, I think I'm finally ready to be there alone. 1401 01:02:50,349 --> 01:02:52,643 Huh. Oh. 1402 01:02:53,102 --> 01:02:54,270 Hmm? 1403 01:02:54,353 --> 01:02:55,855 My weird cousin Mariesa saw us, 1404 01:02:55,938 --> 01:02:57,178 she's gonna come over and just, 1405 01:02:57,231 --> 01:02:59,400 she asks really intensely personal questions. 1406 01:02:59,484 --> 01:03:01,284 Well, let's give her an answer she deserves! 1407 01:03:01,319 --> 01:03:05,156 Cooper, Cooper! 1408 01:03:05,239 --> 01:03:07,074 I heard you're still on the market! 1409 01:03:07,158 --> 01:03:09,911 Why are you still single? 1410 01:03:10,745 --> 01:03:14,373 - (chuckles) - Mariesa. I mean, 1411 01:03:14,457 --> 01:03:16,876 like dating? In this economy? 1412 01:03:16,959 --> 01:03:19,003 Yeah, and Mercury is in retrograde. 1413 01:03:19,086 --> 01:03:21,756 Yeah, and like, it can't be our looks. 1414 01:03:21,839 --> 01:03:23,382 So it must be our personalities. 1415 01:03:23,466 --> 01:03:25,885 Personalities. Yeah. 1416 01:03:28,471 --> 01:03:30,765 Hmm, that worked. 1417 01:03:30,848 --> 01:03:32,850 - (laughter) - You're really good at that! 1418 01:03:35,186 --> 01:03:37,021 Look, I know everyone keeps asking you this, 1419 01:03:37,104 --> 01:03:38,481 but why are you still single? 1420 01:03:39,815 --> 01:03:41,943 I don't know! 1421 01:03:42,026 --> 01:03:43,277 Do you have an answer? 1422 01:03:44,737 --> 01:03:46,280 I think it's self-protection. 1423 01:03:46,364 --> 01:03:47,490 Uh-huh. 1424 01:03:48,741 --> 01:03:50,243 Why would I do that? 1425 01:03:51,911 --> 01:03:55,623 Because being in love requires you to be fully seen. 1426 01:03:55,706 --> 01:03:57,666 And that's hard to do when you're hiding yourself. 1427 01:03:58,918 --> 01:04:01,379 Plus, I think you still believe that you're that 1428 01:04:01,462 --> 01:04:04,090 little boy that no one wants to eat lunch with at school. 1429 01:04:04,173 --> 01:04:06,133 And you're not. (Chuckles) 1430 01:04:06,217 --> 01:04:07,736 So many people want to eat lunch with you! 1431 01:04:07,760 --> 01:04:09,303 (chuckles) 1432 01:04:10,429 --> 01:04:11,931 And back at you, because you're not, 1433 01:04:12,014 --> 01:04:14,433 and you never have been a niche market! 1434 01:04:16,185 --> 01:04:19,605 Honey! It's Santa time, and your dad is looking for you! 1435 01:04:19,689 --> 01:04:21,107 - I'm gonna... - Yeah, take that! 1436 01:04:21,190 --> 01:04:23,192 Thanks! (Laughter) 1437 01:04:23,276 --> 01:04:25,403 Oh, so happy you could join us. Have a seat. 1438 01:04:25,486 --> 01:04:27,196 Oh, thanks. 1439 01:04:27,280 --> 01:04:29,365 Cooper speaks so highly of you. 1440 01:04:30,032 --> 01:04:33,953 Well, at the risk of being presumptuous about your subtext, 1441 01:04:34,036 --> 01:04:35,288 we're just friends! 1442 01:04:35,371 --> 01:04:37,582 Mm-hmm, so I heard. 1443 01:04:37,665 --> 01:04:41,002 So, he's teaching you how to be alone. 1444 01:04:41,085 --> 01:04:43,963 Well, we're trying to be alone, together. 1445 01:04:44,046 --> 01:04:47,633 Mm-hmm. And when you hear yourself say that, 1446 01:04:47,717 --> 01:04:48,426 do you buy it? 1447 01:04:48,509 --> 01:04:50,887 (indistinct chattering) 1448 01:04:50,970 --> 01:04:52,430 I guess I'm trying to. 1449 01:04:53,723 --> 01:04:55,701 All a parent wants is for their child to be happy. 1450 01:04:55,725 --> 01:04:59,645 And when I see Cooper with you, he looks happy. 1451 01:05:00,980 --> 01:05:01,981 Aww! 1452 01:05:03,107 --> 01:05:04,275 And so do you! 1453 01:05:05,067 --> 01:05:06,444 - Ho ho ho ho! - Oh. 1454 01:05:06,527 --> 01:05:08,988 - Oh, It's Santa! - Merry Christmas! 1455 01:05:09,071 --> 01:05:10,990 (laughter) Santa's got something for you, 1456 01:05:11,073 --> 01:05:12,617 if you were a good girl! 1457 01:05:12,700 --> 01:05:14,535 You're a good girl! Have a present! 1458 01:05:14,619 --> 01:05:17,663 Look at that suit, ho ho ho! Do your dance, Elf! 1459 01:05:17,747 --> 01:05:20,333 Do the elf dance! Everybody dance the elf dance! 1460 01:05:20,416 --> 01:05:21,959 Ho ho ho ho! 1461 01:05:26,922 --> 01:05:31,260 (piano music) 1462 01:05:33,012 --> 01:05:35,181 (cellphone buzzing) 1463 01:05:37,433 --> 01:05:39,727 Hi! (Julia): Watchya doing? 1464 01:05:39,810 --> 01:05:42,688 Oh, just having an existential crisis on whether or not 1465 01:05:42,772 --> 01:05:44,398 I should send someone a Christmas card! 1466 01:05:44,482 --> 01:05:45,983 Who's the someone? 1467 01:05:46,067 --> 01:05:49,654 Oh! So the new neighbor shuffle is the one 1468 01:05:49,737 --> 01:05:51,113 where you caught feelings! 1469 01:05:51,197 --> 01:05:52,573 Like the flu! 1470 01:05:52,657 --> 01:05:54,593 And it's ironic too, because this was the Christmas 1471 01:05:54,617 --> 01:05:56,428 that I was supposed to set aside romantic fantasies! 1472 01:05:56,452 --> 01:05:58,245 And instead, you have a crush! 1473 01:05:58,329 --> 01:06:00,956 On a man who's convinced he's meant to be alone. 1474 01:06:01,040 --> 01:06:02,720 I mean, he's trying to convince me that I'm 1475 01:06:02,750 --> 01:06:04,085 supposed to be alone. 1476 01:06:05,419 --> 01:06:07,129 Any advice from the therapist? 1477 01:06:09,090 --> 01:06:11,425 My advice is to tell him how you feel. 1478 01:06:11,509 --> 01:06:13,344 He can't read your mind. 1479 01:06:13,427 --> 01:06:16,639 Oh, and my advice is also to believe him 1480 01:06:16,722 --> 01:06:18,265 when he tells you who he is. 1481 01:06:21,435 --> 01:06:25,022 Okay, yeah. Thanks, honey. 1482 01:06:43,332 --> 01:06:45,668 - (chuckle) - No, man! 1483 01:06:45,751 --> 01:06:48,671 Dude, really? I could've gotten you 1484 01:06:48,754 --> 01:06:50,798 a private room at Alinea! 1485 01:06:50,881 --> 01:06:53,384 Oh, that's exactly the supportive thing to say! 1486 01:06:53,467 --> 01:06:55,094 Whatever, you'll be fine! 1487 01:06:55,177 --> 01:06:57,012 So, guess who my plus one is? 1488 01:06:58,931 --> 01:07:00,659 My pilates teacher I've been telling you about! 1489 01:07:00,683 --> 01:07:02,143 (chuckles) 1490 01:07:02,226 --> 01:07:04,186 Yeah! What about you? 1491 01:07:04,270 --> 01:07:05,896 Who am I inviting to the party? 1492 01:07:05,980 --> 01:07:07,815 - Yeah! - Oh! 1493 01:07:07,898 --> 01:07:10,985 - What? - No, Nell, my neighbor, 1494 01:07:11,068 --> 01:07:13,487 she's helping me do all of this, I didn't even invite her. 1495 01:07:13,571 --> 01:07:15,698 Honestly, it kind of seems like you're into her. 1496 01:07:16,949 --> 01:07:18,367 No, she, it's the holidays, 1497 01:07:18,451 --> 01:07:21,495 she's alone, and she's been great. So... 1498 01:07:21,579 --> 01:07:23,205 - I'll see you tonight! - Yeah. 1499 01:07:23,289 --> 01:07:25,089 And if you get canned because of this party, 1500 01:07:25,124 --> 01:07:26,834 can I have your client list? 1501 01:07:26,917 --> 01:07:29,336 - No! - Dude? Tch! 1502 01:07:31,630 --> 01:07:33,549 (sighs) 1503 01:07:36,218 --> 01:07:38,220 (cellphone buzzing) 1504 01:07:52,777 --> 01:07:55,738 (traffic honking) 1505 01:08:00,326 --> 01:08:01,535 Oh, hi! 1506 01:08:01,619 --> 01:08:03,454 Hey! 1507 01:08:03,537 --> 01:08:05,039 (exhales) 1508 01:08:05,122 --> 01:08:06,707 What, is it too much? 1509 01:08:06,791 --> 01:08:11,462 No. You look gorgeous. 1510 01:08:11,545 --> 01:08:13,380 Solid main character vibes! 1511 01:08:18,969 --> 01:08:20,679 (elevator dings) 1512 01:08:20,763 --> 01:08:22,598 Have you checked your mail today? 1513 01:08:22,681 --> 01:08:24,725 - Yeah, this morning. Why? - Oh, I think they do 1514 01:08:24,809 --> 01:08:26,529 an evening drop, you know, for the holidays. 1515 01:08:27,186 --> 01:08:28,813 Well, I'll check it later. 1516 01:08:34,652 --> 01:08:37,905 (indistinct chattering) 1517 01:08:37,988 --> 01:08:40,199 - (bell jingling) - Oh! Thanks. 1518 01:08:41,158 --> 01:08:42,284 Dig in! 1519 01:08:42,368 --> 01:08:43,595 (Nell): It's so you, it's perfect! 1520 01:08:43,619 --> 01:08:45,204 (Cooper): Yeah, it turned out good! 1521 01:08:45,287 --> 01:08:47,373 - Wow! - Thank you. 1522 01:08:47,456 --> 01:08:49,250 Thank you. 1523 01:08:49,333 --> 01:08:51,377 - Uh, Nell. - Yeah. 1524 01:08:51,460 --> 01:08:55,589 Uh, just wait one second. Uh... 1525 01:08:55,673 --> 01:08:57,967 (exhales deeply) 1526 01:08:58,050 --> 01:09:01,262 I just wanted to say that I... 1527 01:09:03,305 --> 01:09:05,641 (chuckles nervously) 1528 01:09:05,724 --> 01:09:07,810 Thank you. Thank you for all your help. 1529 01:09:07,893 --> 01:09:09,937 No, thank you for all your help! 1530 01:09:10,020 --> 01:09:11,564 - With what? - Helping me realize 1531 01:09:11,647 --> 01:09:13,774 I'm okay by myself. 1532 01:09:13,858 --> 01:09:15,734 Yeah. That's great, you know. 1533 01:09:15,818 --> 01:09:19,947 I've been thinking about that question you asked me, 1534 01:09:20,030 --> 01:09:22,324 a lot, lately. 1535 01:09:22,408 --> 01:09:24,493 Which is? 1536 01:09:24,577 --> 01:09:26,495 Is it so wrong to want to be with someone, 1537 01:09:26,579 --> 01:09:29,623 especially at the holidays? That one. 1538 01:09:29,707 --> 01:09:30,833 (indistinct chattering) 1539 01:09:30,916 --> 01:09:32,293 (chuckles softly) 1540 01:09:32,376 --> 01:09:36,422 - Merry Christmas, party people! - Hey, Coop! 1541 01:09:36,505 --> 01:09:38,173 Thomas! Merry Christmas! 1542 01:09:38,257 --> 01:09:39,133 Merry Christmas! 1543 01:09:39,216 --> 01:09:41,093 - Hey, neighbor! - Howdy! 1544 01:09:41,176 --> 01:09:42,344 Uh, Coop? 1545 01:09:42,428 --> 01:09:43,762 - Melanie's looking for you. - Oh. 1546 01:09:44,930 --> 01:09:46,515 - Go, I'm fine! - Thanks. 1547 01:09:57,985 --> 01:09:59,278 Merry Christmas! 1548 01:09:59,820 --> 01:10:02,656 - Merry Christmas! - Do you work at the company? 1549 01:10:02,740 --> 01:10:05,576 Yeah, but I, I just started, so I don't really know anyone. 1550 01:10:05,659 --> 01:10:08,287 Plus, I didn't realize I could have a plus one. 1551 01:10:08,370 --> 01:10:10,831 Not that I have anyone to bring! 1552 01:10:10,915 --> 01:10:12,708 Yeah, I know that feeling all too well. 1553 01:10:12,791 --> 01:10:14,627 That's why I used to avoid my college mixer! 1554 01:10:14,710 --> 01:10:16,212 - (laughs) - So, what changed? 1555 01:10:16,295 --> 01:10:20,216 Uh, I don't know, I guess I changed. 1556 01:10:20,299 --> 01:10:22,551 I uh, I had to learn that my aloneness 1557 01:10:22,635 --> 01:10:24,762 wasn't a problem to be fixed. 1558 01:10:25,888 --> 01:10:27,139 How'd you do that? 1559 01:10:27,222 --> 01:10:31,101 Very slowly! Here's some unsolicited advice. 1560 01:10:32,061 --> 01:10:33,812 Don't shrink. 1561 01:10:33,896 --> 01:10:36,941 Don't hide. You're okay. 1562 01:10:37,024 --> 01:10:38,024 We're okay! 1563 01:10:38,692 --> 01:10:41,528 - (clinking glasses) - Yeah. Thank you! 1564 01:10:41,612 --> 01:10:42,905 Go get 'em! 1565 01:10:46,033 --> 01:10:47,284 - Nell! - Hey! 1566 01:10:47,368 --> 01:10:51,789 - Hey! Guess what? - My boss loves the party. 1567 01:10:51,872 --> 01:10:53,290 (laughing) 1568 01:10:53,374 --> 01:10:55,501 Yeah, she said she's had to suffer through like 1569 01:10:55,584 --> 01:10:57,836 a thousand yacht charters with caviar service... 1570 01:10:57,920 --> 01:11:00,005 - Oh, that sounds terrible! - Oh, terrible, right? 1571 01:11:00,089 --> 01:11:02,108 But uh, yeah, this is the first party she's actually 1572 01:11:02,132 --> 01:11:04,927 having fun at, and she wants to talk about a promotion. 1573 01:11:05,010 --> 01:11:07,429 - That's fantastic! - Cooper! 1574 01:11:07,513 --> 01:11:08,931 I want you to meet the Lindts. 1575 01:11:09,682 --> 01:11:10,724 Come! 1576 01:11:12,559 --> 01:11:13,978 Yes sir! 1577 01:11:16,730 --> 01:11:19,024 That's the co-worker I was telling you about. 1578 01:11:19,108 --> 01:11:21,777 He brought his lonely neighbor he's been hanging out with, 1579 01:11:21,860 --> 01:11:23,654 because he feels bad for her. 1580 01:11:23,737 --> 01:11:26,991 Dude loves a charitable act! It's so annoying! 1581 01:11:27,074 --> 01:11:30,452 Hey! Couldn't help but overhear. 1582 01:11:32,621 --> 01:11:33,789 Sorry. 1583 01:11:33,872 --> 01:11:35,632 Sorry? Are you sorry because it isn't true, 1584 01:11:35,708 --> 01:11:36,834 or because it is? 1585 01:11:38,877 --> 01:11:40,713 Again, sorry. 1586 01:11:45,009 --> 01:11:47,344 - It's about moonshots. - Yes. 1587 01:11:47,428 --> 01:11:48,971 - You know? - Absolutely. 1588 01:11:49,054 --> 01:11:52,516 And we, uh scale, we pivot... 1589 01:11:52,599 --> 01:11:55,728 Uh, will you just excuse me for, for one moment? 1590 01:11:55,811 --> 01:11:57,291 - (woman): Sure! - I'll be right back. 1591 01:11:58,272 --> 01:12:01,525 Nell? Nell? 1592 01:12:01,608 --> 01:12:02,794 - Everything okay? - Was all this time 1593 01:12:02,818 --> 01:12:04,903 we spent together because you pitied me? 1594 01:12:04,987 --> 01:12:06,322 - What? - Be honest, 1595 01:12:06,405 --> 01:12:08,032 am I just another good deed? 1596 01:12:08,907 --> 01:12:10,951 - Of course not! - Then did you or did you not 1597 01:12:11,035 --> 01:12:12,870 tell Thomas that I am your lonely neighbor 1598 01:12:12,953 --> 01:12:14,580 that you feel bad for? 1599 01:12:14,663 --> 01:12:17,499 Uh, wait, wait. Okay, 1600 01:12:17,583 --> 01:12:19,835 just slow down, okay? 1601 01:12:19,918 --> 01:12:22,588 Yes, I did say that, but that was, 1602 01:12:22,671 --> 01:12:23,922 that was at the beginning. 1603 01:12:24,006 --> 01:12:25,775 You know who you should feel bad for? Yourself. 1604 01:12:25,799 --> 01:12:29,136 - Nell. I'm sorry. - Yeah, me too! 1605 01:12:29,219 --> 01:12:31,156 Wait! Are we really gonna throw away everything between us 1606 01:12:31,180 --> 01:12:33,158 because of something I said when I didn't even know you? 1607 01:12:33,182 --> 01:12:35,601 You know what? The reality is, you showed me who you are, 1608 01:12:35,684 --> 01:12:37,269 I just didn't believe you. 1609 01:12:37,353 --> 01:12:39,247 Well, if nothing else, I hope I made you realize 1610 01:12:39,271 --> 01:12:42,483 the worst thing in life isn't to end up alone. 1611 01:12:42,566 --> 01:12:45,444 No, the worst thing in life is to end up with someone 1612 01:12:45,527 --> 01:12:47,154 that makes you feel alone. 1613 01:12:53,243 --> 01:12:54,912 Merry Christmas, Nell! 1614 01:13:07,382 --> 01:13:11,386 (tender music) 1615 01:13:29,154 --> 01:13:32,282 (slamming door) 1616 01:13:57,057 --> 01:14:00,269 (indistinct chatter) 1617 01:14:01,145 --> 01:14:03,313 Welcome back! 1618 01:14:03,397 --> 01:14:06,483 We're so happy to have you! 1619 01:14:06,567 --> 01:14:08,986 Uh, most people have already shared, 1620 01:14:09,069 --> 01:14:11,822 so why don't you just introduce yourself? 1621 01:14:13,407 --> 01:14:17,327 Um, okay. Hi, I'm Nell! 1622 01:14:17,411 --> 01:14:18,579 Hi, Nell! 1623 01:14:19,496 --> 01:14:22,040 I don't, I don't really know what to say. 1624 01:14:22,124 --> 01:14:24,209 Um, I'm single, is that 1625 01:14:24,293 --> 01:14:25,853 how we're supposed to start? (Laughter) 1626 01:14:25,919 --> 01:14:27,337 Yeah, that's how some of us start! 1627 01:14:27,421 --> 01:14:29,381 - Okay! - Why don't you just share 1628 01:14:29,465 --> 01:14:30,799 whatever's on your mind? 1629 01:14:33,844 --> 01:14:37,264 I tried very hard to prove to myself 1630 01:14:37,347 --> 01:14:39,600 that I'm okay to be alone this Christmas, 1631 01:14:39,683 --> 01:14:42,603 and I failed miserably. 1632 01:14:42,686 --> 01:14:44,605 Why are you so sure you failed? 1633 01:14:46,273 --> 01:14:49,067 Because I still want love. 1634 01:14:49,151 --> 01:14:51,320 Well, maybe we don't let go of what we want, 1635 01:14:51,403 --> 01:14:55,157 but rather expand the possibility of what could be. 1636 01:14:56,867 --> 01:14:58,160 Yeah, I think that's true. 1637 01:14:59,286 --> 01:15:02,915 Why don't you tell us a little more, dive a little deeper? 1638 01:15:06,752 --> 01:15:11,215 I mean, maybe my life won't look exactly 1639 01:15:11,298 --> 01:15:13,217 how I thought it would, but it doesn't mean 1640 01:15:13,300 --> 01:15:18,347 that it can't be more rich and beautiful and meaningful 1641 01:15:18,430 --> 01:15:20,515 than I ever imagined. 1642 01:15:22,684 --> 01:15:24,853 And 1643 01:15:24,937 --> 01:15:27,481 maybe I won't ever want love less. 1644 01:15:28,649 --> 01:15:31,818 That doesn't mean I can't love myself more. 1645 01:15:31,902 --> 01:15:34,071 - Does that make sense? - Yeah! 1646 01:15:34,154 --> 01:15:35,739 - (laughter) - Absolutely! 1647 01:15:35,822 --> 01:15:39,451 Yeah, a love that stems from wholeness rather than hunger, 1648 01:15:39,534 --> 01:15:41,995 from want instead of need. 1649 01:15:42,079 --> 01:15:43,747 A love that says I'm okay. 1650 01:15:45,582 --> 01:15:48,543 And you know what? 1651 01:15:48,627 --> 01:15:50,504 I am okay. 1652 01:15:52,339 --> 01:15:53,382 I am enough. 1653 01:16:04,518 --> 01:16:07,854 Cooper! Hey, um. 1654 01:16:09,690 --> 01:16:13,193 I just wanted to apologize for what happened last night 1655 01:16:13,277 --> 01:16:14,778 - with your neighbor. - It's all good. 1656 01:16:18,448 --> 01:16:22,119 You know what? Thomas, why did you say that? 1657 01:16:23,704 --> 01:16:26,707 I don't know. Honestly, I... 1658 01:16:26,790 --> 01:16:32,587 Look, sometimes I just do and say stuff, it's not me, it's... 1659 01:16:32,671 --> 01:16:34,548 Why? 1660 01:16:34,631 --> 01:16:36,734 I don't know, I'm just trying to fit in around here, 1661 01:16:36,758 --> 01:16:38,635 and get people to like me. 1662 01:16:40,304 --> 01:16:41,471 I get that. 1663 01:16:43,098 --> 01:16:46,226 Especially around here, it can be uh, 1664 01:16:46,310 --> 01:16:47,978 it can be hard. 1665 01:16:48,061 --> 01:16:49,646 - Yeah! - Yeah. 1666 01:16:49,730 --> 01:16:51,940 Um, one last thing. 1667 01:16:52,024 --> 01:16:54,401 You know how every morning when you come in, I'm like, 1668 01:16:54,484 --> 01:16:56,820 "Yo, Coop! You watch the game last night?" 1669 01:16:56,903 --> 01:16:58,655 Yeah. Every morning. 1670 01:16:58,739 --> 01:16:59,740 Yeah, well um. 1671 01:16:59,823 --> 01:17:01,992 (office phones ringing) 1672 01:17:02,075 --> 01:17:03,660 I never actually watch them. 1673 01:17:06,705 --> 01:17:08,915 (chuckles) 1674 01:17:08,999 --> 01:17:10,459 Neither do I. 1675 01:17:10,542 --> 01:17:13,628 No, I check the scores when I'm coming up in the elevator. 1676 01:17:13,712 --> 01:17:15,088 - (laughter) - For real? 1677 01:17:15,172 --> 01:17:16,631 - Yeah! - For real? 1678 01:17:16,715 --> 01:17:18,342 - For real! - Ohh! 1679 01:17:22,054 --> 01:17:24,014 (door bell jingling) 1680 01:17:25,098 --> 01:17:26,683 - Julia? - Yeah! 1681 01:17:26,767 --> 01:17:28,852 What? How did you find me? 1682 01:17:28,935 --> 01:17:31,313 Cause I know you! 1683 01:17:31,396 --> 01:17:32,999 And also, because you share your location! 1684 01:17:33,023 --> 01:17:35,108 - Oh, yeah! - Yeah! 1685 01:17:35,192 --> 01:17:36,902 - (laughter) - Why aren't you in Madison? 1686 01:17:36,985 --> 01:17:38,570 I'm here to bring you back with me. 1687 01:17:38,654 --> 01:17:39,905 Cause I seem so despondent? 1688 01:17:39,988 --> 01:17:41,382 Okay, I wouldn't phrase it that way. 1689 01:17:41,406 --> 01:17:44,368 More like, you just sounded like you needed a friend. 1690 01:17:44,451 --> 01:17:45,744 But what about your family? 1691 01:17:45,827 --> 01:17:47,162 Girl, you're my family. 1692 01:17:47,245 --> 01:17:50,165 I know, but, things are gonna change. 1693 01:17:50,248 --> 01:17:51,625 You've got the baby coming! 1694 01:17:51,708 --> 01:17:54,127 No. You know, it'll make things different between us, 1695 01:17:54,211 --> 01:17:55,337 but it won't end them! 1696 01:17:56,338 --> 01:17:59,341 - Promise? - Yeah, I promise! 1697 01:17:59,424 --> 01:18:03,762 Girl, our paths aren't diverging, they're broadening. 1698 01:18:03,845 --> 01:18:05,263 And we can walk them together. 1699 01:18:06,431 --> 01:18:08,725 - I'm not gonna cry! - Okay! Just hold off 1700 01:18:08,809 --> 01:18:11,520 one moment longer, cause I need to ask you, 1701 01:18:11,603 --> 01:18:13,438 would you be the baby's godmother? 1702 01:18:14,523 --> 01:18:18,402 Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! (Laughter) 1703 01:18:19,277 --> 01:18:21,029 Oh my gosh, I thought you'd never ask! 1704 01:18:21,113 --> 01:18:22,989 Of course! 1705 01:18:23,073 --> 01:18:24,993 But I'm not gonna go to Madison with you, okay? 1706 01:18:25,075 --> 01:18:27,244 I'm good! I'm gonna stay here and finish Christmas off 1707 01:18:27,327 --> 01:18:29,121 with my head held high! 1708 01:18:29,204 --> 01:18:30,622 Good for you. 1709 01:18:32,082 --> 01:18:36,461 (tender music) 1710 01:18:49,850 --> 01:18:51,685 (sighs) 1711 01:18:51,768 --> 01:18:53,687 Honey? Everything okay? 1712 01:18:53,770 --> 01:18:55,605 Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine. 1713 01:18:55,689 --> 01:18:57,441 Don't make me dig it out of you! 1714 01:19:00,819 --> 01:19:05,157 Just uh, things kind of fell apart with Nell. 1715 01:19:05,240 --> 01:19:07,284 I mean, not that there was anything to fall apart 1716 01:19:07,367 --> 01:19:09,953 in the first place. 1717 01:19:10,036 --> 01:19:12,414 Because you two were, what? 1718 01:19:12,497 --> 01:19:14,916 (sighs) 1719 01:19:15,000 --> 01:19:16,293 I don't know the word for it. 1720 01:19:17,794 --> 01:19:19,629 I just know I loved every minute with her. 1721 01:19:20,505 --> 01:19:21,673 Just like 1722 01:19:23,091 --> 01:19:26,303 everything with her felt right. 1723 01:19:26,386 --> 01:19:27,596 And when you were with her, 1724 01:19:27,679 --> 01:19:29,115 did you feel like you could truly be yourself? 1725 01:19:29,139 --> 01:19:31,141 Yeah. Yeah, 1726 01:19:31,224 --> 01:19:33,185 like the absolute best version of myself. 1727 01:19:33,268 --> 01:19:35,937 Hm, isn't that the point of being with someone, hm? 1728 01:19:36,021 --> 01:19:40,650 That they can see you, and love you for exactly who you are, hm? 1729 01:19:45,280 --> 01:19:49,743 (hopeful music) 1730 01:19:53,038 --> 01:19:55,957 (Nell): "Cooper. Thank you for helping me realize" 1731 01:19:56,041 --> 01:19:59,002 what a joy it is to be with myself. 1732 01:19:59,085 --> 01:20:01,838 But more so, thank you for helping me realize that 1733 01:20:01,922 --> 01:20:04,049 I'd rather be alone with you, 1734 01:20:04,132 --> 01:20:06,718 than together with anyone else. 1735 01:20:06,801 --> 01:20:09,763 "(exhales) Merry Christmas! Nell." 1736 01:20:11,139 --> 01:20:14,518 Ma? I gotta go. 1737 01:20:24,319 --> 01:20:26,822 (indistinct chattering) 1738 01:20:26,947 --> 01:20:29,491 Hi, Nell Duke. Party of one. 1739 01:20:29,574 --> 01:20:31,076 Mm-hmm. 1740 01:20:31,159 --> 01:20:32,327 Thank you. 1741 01:20:34,663 --> 01:20:36,581 (sighs deeply) 1742 01:20:53,640 --> 01:20:55,392 What are you doing here? 1743 01:20:55,475 --> 01:20:58,812 I know, you wanted to be here alone. 1744 01:20:58,895 --> 01:21:01,439 I know we're single, and 1745 01:21:01,523 --> 01:21:04,109 look, I know I taught you how to do 1746 01:21:04,192 --> 01:21:05,735 - all of this. I am so... - Cooper. 1747 01:21:06,736 --> 01:21:07,736 I'm fine. 1748 01:21:08,488 --> 01:21:09,573 I know. 1749 01:21:10,574 --> 01:21:11,574 I'm not. 1750 01:21:12,784 --> 01:21:16,746 I um, I realize that you taught me that I, 1751 01:21:16,830 --> 01:21:19,332 I don't wanna be by myself. 1752 01:21:20,876 --> 01:21:22,127 You don't? 1753 01:21:22,794 --> 01:21:24,337 No. 1754 01:21:24,421 --> 01:21:27,090 I don't wanna 1755 01:21:27,173 --> 01:21:30,927 eat alone, together. 1756 01:21:31,011 --> 01:21:33,847 I don't wanna have Christmas alone, together. 1757 01:21:33,930 --> 01:21:35,307 Then what do you want? 1758 01:21:37,058 --> 01:21:38,310 I just want to be together. 1759 01:21:39,352 --> 01:21:40,645 With you. 1760 01:21:42,689 --> 01:21:44,357 If you'll have me. 1761 01:21:46,860 --> 01:21:48,194 (chuckles nervously) 1762 01:21:48,278 --> 01:21:51,114 - Uh... - What's this? 1763 01:21:52,908 --> 01:21:55,702 Well, I'll tell you what it isn't. 1764 01:21:55,785 --> 01:21:58,371 It's not that ring that we saw at the Christmas park, but no, 1765 01:21:58,455 --> 01:22:00,695 because I looked everywhere for it and I couldn't find it 1766 01:22:00,749 --> 01:22:01,750 anywhere, and I... 1767 01:22:03,543 --> 01:22:05,837 (chuckles) 1768 01:22:08,423 --> 01:22:09,758 Then, what is it? 1769 01:22:09,841 --> 01:22:11,051 Just open it. 1770 01:22:18,433 --> 01:22:21,686 That's the fortune from the first night that you came over. 1771 01:22:24,439 --> 01:22:26,316 A great adventure awaits you. 1772 01:22:26,399 --> 01:22:27,567 Yeah. 1773 01:22:29,819 --> 01:22:32,906 And I, I realized that 1774 01:22:32,989 --> 01:22:36,034 my fortune came true because I met you. 1775 01:22:37,243 --> 01:22:40,330 And I think, 1776 01:22:40,413 --> 01:22:41,957 and I think that yours has too. 1777 01:22:50,757 --> 01:22:53,093 The love you seek is closer than you think. 1778 01:22:53,510 --> 01:22:55,887 ♪ Look at all the love ♪ 1779 01:22:55,970 --> 01:22:58,431 ♪ Hovering above ♪ 1780 01:22:58,515 --> 01:23:01,267 ♪ Silent, the night is ♪ 1781 01:23:01,351 --> 01:23:03,937 ♪ Stars are ignited ♪ 1782 01:23:04,020 --> 01:23:06,439 ♪ Christmas is here ♪ 1783 01:23:06,523 --> 01:23:09,150 ♪ Laughter and cheer ♪ 1784 01:23:09,234 --> 01:23:13,988 ♪ Warming our fingers and toes ♪ 1785 01:23:14,072 --> 01:23:17,117 ♪ I never had planned ♪ 1786 01:23:17,200 --> 01:23:19,411 ♪ Holding your hand ♪ 1787 01:23:19,494 --> 01:23:23,707 ♪ But I feel my heart start to glow ♪ 1788 01:23:23,790 --> 01:23:27,293 ♪ And just like the snow dust ♪ 1789 01:23:27,419 --> 01:23:32,716 ♪ For you, love, I'm falling ♪♪ 1790 01:23:38,638 --> 01:23:42,225 Subtitling: Difuze