1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:02,919 --> 00:00:17,183 * 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 4 00:00:17,225 --> 00:00:19,894 * Ding dong merrily on high * 5 00:00:19,936 --> 00:00:23,481 * in heaven the bells are ringin. * 6 00:00:23,523 --> 00:00:29,821 * Ding dong merrily on high. Come hear the people singin. * 7 00:00:29,863 --> 00:00:33,033 * Pa-pa-da-da doo doo doo doo.* 8 00:00:33,074 --> 00:00:36,286 * Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo. * 9 00:00:36,327 --> 00:00:39,330 * 10 00:00:44,586 --> 00:00:45,754 [knocking] 11 00:00:45,795 --> 00:00:47,505 Come in. 12 00:00:47,547 --> 00:00:50,550 Hey, we need Ms. Christmas camera ready in 20. 13 00:00:50,592 --> 00:00:51,468 Okay. 14 00:00:53,219 --> 00:00:54,596 Hey, are you all right? 15 00:00:54,637 --> 00:00:57,098 Yeah, absolutely. Just reminiscing a little bit. 16 00:00:57,140 --> 00:00:58,767 Well, let me know if you need anything, okay? 17 00:01:00,101 --> 00:01:02,228 I am perfectly fine, darling. 18 00:01:02,896 --> 00:01:04,647 Go. Do your thing. 19 00:01:04,689 --> 00:01:05,774 I will. 20 00:01:09,194 --> 00:01:13,865 [cheerful holiday music] 21 00:01:13,907 --> 00:01:21,122 * 22 00:01:36,930 --> 00:01:39,599 [applause] 23 00:01:44,229 --> 00:01:45,271 Welcome back, Ms. Christmas. 24 00:01:45,313 --> 00:01:46,606 Thank you, my dear. 25 00:01:46,648 --> 00:01:48,024 The bumper scripts are loaded onto the prompter, 26 00:01:48,066 --> 00:01:49,567 and we won't roll until you're happy with them. 27 00:01:49,609 --> 00:01:50,610 Sounds perfect. 28 00:01:52,862 --> 00:01:54,197 It's magic time. 29 00:01:55,490 --> 00:01:58,493 It's the most wonderful time of year once again. 30 00:01:58,535 --> 00:02:01,955 Ms. Christmas is coming, and I've got lots of surprises 31 00:02:01,996 --> 00:02:03,748 in store for you this holiday season. 32 00:02:04,541 --> 00:02:07,419 Tune in on December 1st and spend 33 00:02:07,460 --> 00:02:12,382 24 days of Christmas with us on the holiday shopping channel. 34 00:02:12,424 --> 00:02:14,092 [Amanda] Great. First day back. 35 00:02:14,134 --> 00:02:15,218 [Gail] Yes, it was. 36 00:02:16,720 --> 00:02:19,139 [Amanda] So Mayor Bailey wants you to be the guest of honor 37 00:02:19,180 --> 00:02:20,974 at the tree lighting ceremony. 38 00:02:21,016 --> 00:02:22,392 Tell the mayor I'd be delighted. 39 00:02:22,434 --> 00:02:25,437 Will do. And the station manager at WSU Radio has asked 40 00:02:25,478 --> 00:02:26,980 if you want to be part of the live reading 41 00:02:27,022 --> 00:02:28,106 of "A Christmas Carol". 42 00:02:28,148 --> 00:02:28,940 Which part? 43 00:02:28,982 --> 00:02:30,233 -Scrooge. -[squeals] 44 00:02:30,275 --> 00:02:31,651 They're doing a gender flip. 45 00:02:31,693 --> 00:02:32,777 Absolutely. 46 00:02:32,819 --> 00:02:34,571 Well, that covers it. 47 00:02:34,612 --> 00:02:37,157 So if you don't need me for anything else today, 48 00:02:37,198 --> 00:02:38,742 -I have a thing. -Like a date thing. 49 00:02:38,783 --> 00:02:40,076 Date? 50 00:02:40,118 --> 00:02:41,870 What? No, I'm just meeting someone for coffee. 51 00:02:41,911 --> 00:02:43,413 Mm. 52 00:02:43,455 --> 00:02:44,664 What about you? Have anything else exciting planned 53 00:02:44,706 --> 00:02:45,832 for the rest of the day? 54 00:02:45,874 --> 00:02:47,042 Nothing exciting. 55 00:02:47,083 --> 00:02:48,710 Just an errand on the way home. 56 00:02:48,752 --> 00:02:49,878 Anything I can take care of? 57 00:02:49,919 --> 00:02:51,963 No, I can manage on my own. 58 00:02:52,005 --> 00:02:53,381 Have a nice date. 59 00:02:53,423 --> 00:02:55,467 -Lucky man. -[chuckles] 60 00:03:00,847 --> 00:03:03,725 Why are you so dead set on this being a blind date? 61 00:03:03,767 --> 00:03:05,393 I am a romantic absolutist, 62 00:03:05,435 --> 00:03:07,604 and the first in-person impression is everything. 63 00:03:07,645 --> 00:03:09,522 [Emily] There's either a spark or there's not. 64 00:03:09,564 --> 00:03:12,442 All the profile pics in the world can't make up for it. 65 00:03:12,484 --> 00:03:14,903 I must have been crazy to have ever agreed to this. 66 00:03:16,529 --> 00:03:18,406 [Emily] You need to have someone special in your life. 67 00:03:18,448 --> 00:03:20,158 Need is too strong a word. 68 00:03:20,200 --> 00:03:21,701 We can use the word like 69 00:03:21,743 --> 00:03:24,287 as in, I would like to have someone special in my life. 70 00:03:24,329 --> 00:03:27,165 You deserve to have someone special in your life. 71 00:03:27,207 --> 00:03:28,708 Okay. [chuckles] 72 00:03:29,209 --> 00:03:30,585 You're crazy. 73 00:03:32,462 --> 00:03:33,546 I'm in. 74 00:03:34,339 --> 00:03:35,799 [Emily] He's tall, dark and handsome. 75 00:03:35,840 --> 00:03:37,467 Define, tall. 76 00:03:37,509 --> 00:03:40,387 [Emily] And he's wearing a navy blue peacoat. 77 00:03:41,888 --> 00:03:43,682 I see him. Here goes nothing. 78 00:03:43,723 --> 00:03:44,766 [Emily] Call me after. 79 00:03:50,939 --> 00:03:51,648 Hi. 80 00:03:53,525 --> 00:03:54,442 Hi. 81 00:03:55,485 --> 00:03:57,696 I'm Amanda. It's nice to meet you. 82 00:03:57,737 --> 00:03:58,905 Normally, I don't go for set-ups, 83 00:03:58,947 --> 00:04:00,573 but Emily spoke so highly of you, 84 00:04:00,615 --> 00:04:02,158 and she's managed to stay married to the same man 85 00:04:02,200 --> 00:04:03,576 for over a decade. 86 00:04:03,618 --> 00:04:05,120 And his mother to a daughter I absolutely adore. 87 00:04:05,161 --> 00:04:08,915 So I figure maybe she knows something the rest of us don't. 88 00:04:08,957 --> 00:04:10,166 Yeah, sure. 89 00:04:10,208 --> 00:04:11,376 Things that you need to know about me. 90 00:04:11,418 --> 00:04:12,627 I am currently single. 91 00:04:12,669 --> 00:04:14,963 Obviously. I'm on a blind date, never married, 92 00:04:15,005 --> 00:04:16,756 and I'm looking for someone special. 93 00:04:16,798 --> 00:04:19,426 This is a very hectic time of year for me, job wise, 94 00:04:19,467 --> 00:04:20,427 and from my perspective, 95 00:04:20,468 --> 00:04:22,721 the worst time, not just for me, 96 00:04:22,762 --> 00:04:25,098 but for anyone to enter into any new relationship. 97 00:04:25,140 --> 00:04:26,433 But having said that, 98 00:04:26,474 --> 00:04:28,268 I do believe that Christmas is a time of magic 99 00:04:28,309 --> 00:04:30,687 where even the impossible becomes possible. 100 00:04:30,729 --> 00:04:32,605 I actually believe that at times, too. 101 00:04:32,647 --> 00:04:34,190 Really? 102 00:04:34,232 --> 00:04:35,150 Do you always put yourself out there like this on a first date? 103 00:04:35,191 --> 00:04:36,526 Never. 104 00:04:36,568 --> 00:04:38,653 You must bring out the best in me. 105 00:04:38,695 --> 00:04:39,571 Amanda. 106 00:04:40,822 --> 00:04:41,823 I'm Michael. 107 00:04:43,992 --> 00:04:47,579 Wait. What? You're not Michael. 108 00:04:47,620 --> 00:04:48,913 I'm Travis. 109 00:04:48,955 --> 00:04:50,290 -Travis? -Yeah. 110 00:04:50,331 --> 00:04:51,750 Why didn't you say anything, Travis? 111 00:04:51,791 --> 00:04:54,461 Well, it's not every day such an enchanting woman 112 00:04:54,502 --> 00:04:57,380 such as yourself shows any interest in me... 113 00:04:57,422 --> 00:04:59,215 accidentally or on purpose. 114 00:04:59,257 --> 00:05:00,675 I want to hold you two up. So what time? 115 00:05:00,717 --> 00:05:03,428 Whoa. Got to go. Yeah. Here, Michael. 116 00:05:03,470 --> 00:05:05,597 This seat has your name written all over it. 117 00:05:05,638 --> 00:05:09,100 Hope you are as charmed by Amanda as I was. 118 00:05:21,029 --> 00:05:22,030 Hi. 119 00:05:24,824 --> 00:05:28,453 So how does it feel being back in the saddle? 120 00:05:28,495 --> 00:05:32,415 It's my 24th year and it still feels like a gift. 121 00:05:32,457 --> 00:05:34,584 It truly is for the folks who watch you. 122 00:05:34,626 --> 00:05:37,712 Ms. Christmas inspires so much joy during the holidays. 123 00:05:38,630 --> 00:05:40,924 I hope I can keep doing it for as long as I can. 124 00:05:41,925 --> 00:05:44,511 You know, you and I have an anniversary coming up. 125 00:05:44,552 --> 00:05:47,639 That is true. Five years coming up next month. 126 00:05:49,224 --> 00:05:51,184 So how have you been feeling? 127 00:05:51,226 --> 00:05:54,020 Maybe a little tired, 128 00:05:54,062 --> 00:05:55,522 but I think I'm doing okay. 129 00:05:58,358 --> 00:06:02,821 We need to discuss the MRI results. 130 00:06:02,862 --> 00:06:04,406 Not my favorite topic. 131 00:06:04,447 --> 00:06:05,573 Me neither. 132 00:06:07,826 --> 00:06:10,578 I do wish I had better news to share with you. 133 00:06:15,250 --> 00:06:16,751 How much time do I have? 134 00:06:17,794 --> 00:06:20,880 A year or two. Maybe a little more. 135 00:06:21,423 --> 00:06:23,633 But there are always new trials. 136 00:06:23,675 --> 00:06:26,177 Then I better make that year or two count. 137 00:06:26,219 --> 00:06:28,013 I am sure you will. 138 00:06:28,054 --> 00:06:30,932 Usually I'd suggest focusing on the things 139 00:06:30,974 --> 00:06:32,684 that truly make you happy. 140 00:06:32,726 --> 00:06:34,936 But I got a feeling you are a step ahead of me 141 00:06:34,978 --> 00:06:36,146 in that department. 142 00:06:39,107 --> 00:06:40,191 It's okay. 143 00:06:41,443 --> 00:06:42,944 That is my job. 144 00:06:45,113 --> 00:06:46,781 Thank you for everything. 145 00:06:49,617 --> 00:06:50,702 It goes without saying. 146 00:06:50,744 --> 00:06:52,412 I trust you'll keep this between us. 147 00:06:52,454 --> 00:06:55,957 Gail, of course. But I am so sorry for this news. 148 00:06:55,999 --> 00:06:57,584 Please. 149 00:06:57,625 --> 00:07:00,420 I want to enjoy the time I have left doing exactly what I love. 150 00:07:00,462 --> 00:07:02,505 Well, I suppose that's the best 151 00:07:02,547 --> 00:07:04,841 any of us can ever hope for in life. 152 00:07:05,800 --> 00:07:07,135 Oh, honey. 153 00:07:09,137 --> 00:07:11,765 I want to give this Christmas everything I've got 154 00:07:11,806 --> 00:07:13,600 by doing something extra special. 155 00:07:13,641 --> 00:07:16,061 Well, the sky's the limit. 156 00:07:16,102 --> 00:07:20,273 Anything you want, Gail. And I will spare no expense. 157 00:07:20,315 --> 00:07:21,941 I'm going to hold you to that. 158 00:07:21,983 --> 00:07:23,360 That's exactly what I hoped you'd say. 159 00:07:23,401 --> 00:07:25,195 -Oh, it is, is it? -[Gail chuckles] 160 00:07:26,321 --> 00:07:27,822 [Gail] Thank you for coming in early. 161 00:07:28,490 --> 00:07:30,408 Of course. What's going on? 162 00:07:31,117 --> 00:07:34,996 Well, I have some news, and I want you to hear it first. 163 00:07:35,997 --> 00:07:36,956 Okay. 164 00:07:36,998 --> 00:07:37,957 Directly from me. 165 00:07:42,462 --> 00:07:44,631 I plan to announce my retirement. 166 00:07:44,673 --> 00:07:46,883 This will be my last Christmas on HSC. 167 00:07:49,678 --> 00:07:52,347 I don't understand. Why now? 168 00:07:52,389 --> 00:07:54,724 As much as I would love to believe otherwise. 169 00:07:54,766 --> 00:07:56,643 Nothing lasts forever, honey. 170 00:07:58,770 --> 00:08:01,064 I want to go out while I'm still at the top of my game. 171 00:08:01,106 --> 00:08:02,232 This seems so sudden. 172 00:08:02,857 --> 00:08:04,025 Is this coming from the network? 173 00:08:04,067 --> 00:08:07,195 Oh, no, not at all. This is all my decision. 174 00:08:08,530 --> 00:08:11,491 Wrapping it up now lets me do it on my own terms. 175 00:08:11,533 --> 00:08:13,660 I want us to go on tour, 176 00:08:13,702 --> 00:08:15,662 visit communities that could use just a little 177 00:08:15,704 --> 00:08:18,456 extra Ms. Christmas magic this year. 178 00:08:18,498 --> 00:08:20,500 I love the idea of taking the show on the road, 179 00:08:20,542 --> 00:08:23,211 but this is very last-minute. 180 00:08:23,253 --> 00:08:25,005 [chuckles] We leave in two weeks. 181 00:08:25,046 --> 00:08:27,882 I know I'm asking a lot from you, but... 182 00:08:28,967 --> 00:08:30,677 It's important to me to mark my retirement 183 00:08:30,719 --> 00:08:32,929 with a celebration. 184 00:08:32,971 --> 00:08:34,305 With your blessing, 185 00:08:34,347 --> 00:08:36,808 I am ready to give it everything I've got if you are. 186 00:08:37,350 --> 00:08:38,393 Whatever you need. 187 00:08:39,936 --> 00:08:42,605 Ms. Christmas deserves the best send off that we can give her. 188 00:08:42,647 --> 00:08:43,940 And so do you. 189 00:08:43,982 --> 00:08:46,192 I've got so many exciting ideas for the tour, 190 00:08:46,234 --> 00:08:47,944 but the most exciting of all 191 00:08:47,986 --> 00:08:52,032 is my contract allows me to name my successor. 192 00:08:53,992 --> 00:08:55,452 You. 193 00:08:55,493 --> 00:08:57,787 [emotional music] 194 00:08:57,829 --> 00:08:59,581 You are the only person in the world 195 00:08:59,622 --> 00:09:01,791 that I would ever want to take my place, honey. 196 00:09:03,501 --> 00:09:07,047 Wow. I am... Wow. 197 00:09:07,088 --> 00:09:10,008 Are you sure? Like, are you really sure about this? 198 00:09:10,050 --> 00:09:11,551 I am. 199 00:09:11,593 --> 00:09:13,136 And to ease the transition, 200 00:09:13,178 --> 00:09:17,390 I want to introduce you as my apprentice, Ms. Holiday. 201 00:09:17,432 --> 00:09:18,558 You know, I've always considered myself 202 00:09:18,600 --> 00:09:20,810 the magic behind the magic. 203 00:09:20,852 --> 00:09:22,729 You are. But you're going to be magic 204 00:09:22,771 --> 00:09:24,397 in front of the camera, too, sweetheart. 205 00:09:24,439 --> 00:09:25,690 I know you will. 206 00:09:27,442 --> 00:09:29,611 Yes. My answer is yes. 207 00:09:29,652 --> 00:09:31,488 I am going to give it everything I've got. 208 00:09:31,529 --> 00:09:33,698 That's exactly what I'd hoped you'd say. 209 00:09:33,740 --> 00:09:35,325 -Come with me. -Oh, boy. 210 00:09:35,950 --> 00:09:37,118 [Gail chuckles] 211 00:09:45,627 --> 00:09:47,253 We're going to use the latest bumper scripts 212 00:09:47,295 --> 00:09:48,713 since you're familiar with them, 213 00:09:48,755 --> 00:09:50,548 just to dip your toe in the water. 214 00:09:50,590 --> 00:09:52,092 Just a dip. 215 00:09:52,133 --> 00:09:53,134 Okay. Roll camera. 216 00:09:55,220 --> 00:09:58,056 It's the most wonderful time of Christmas once again. 217 00:09:58,098 --> 00:10:00,141 Wait... shoot. 218 00:10:00,183 --> 00:10:01,434 That's not right. 219 00:10:01,476 --> 00:10:02,894 Don't worry about it. Keep rolling, honey. 220 00:10:02,936 --> 00:10:05,438 Just take a deep breath. Find your calm. 221 00:10:05,480 --> 00:10:06,856 Start over when you're ready. 222 00:10:10,944 --> 00:10:12,612 It's the most Christmas time of wonderful. 223 00:10:12,654 --> 00:10:14,614 Again, tune in to the December 1st. 224 00:10:14,656 --> 00:10:16,700 Spend 24 days of the holidays with us 225 00:10:16,741 --> 00:10:18,201 on the Christmas Shopping Channel. [crash] 226 00:10:18,243 --> 00:10:19,619 Oh! 227 00:10:19,661 --> 00:10:22,580 Ow! I'm fine! I'm fine! I'm so sorry! 228 00:10:22,622 --> 00:10:24,708 [laughing] No, don't worry. 229 00:10:24,749 --> 00:10:26,835 That was a disaster. 230 00:10:26,876 --> 00:10:29,004 [laughing] Sometimes you just got to laugh. 231 00:10:29,045 --> 00:10:31,631 Believe me, I was no better the first time that I stepped 232 00:10:31,673 --> 00:10:33,133 in front of the camera. 233 00:10:33,174 --> 00:10:34,592 It's not too late to change your mind. 234 00:10:34,634 --> 00:10:36,553 Oh, no. I am all in on you, honey. 235 00:10:36,594 --> 00:10:40,598 I think that you have a tendency to overestimate my abilities. 236 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:42,183 Well, you know what? 237 00:10:42,225 --> 00:10:45,103 I think that you have a tendency to underestimate your abilities. 238 00:10:45,145 --> 00:10:46,896 Sometimes you got to do things the wrong way 239 00:10:46,938 --> 00:10:48,982 before you learn how to do them the right way. 240 00:10:49,024 --> 00:10:50,567 Right. 241 00:10:50,608 --> 00:10:53,028 Don't worry. You're going to get a lot of practice on the tour. 242 00:10:53,069 --> 00:10:57,490 Think of it as a Ms. Christmas holiday Boot camp on wheels. 243 00:10:57,532 --> 00:10:58,616 Sounds so great. 244 00:10:58,658 --> 00:10:59,826 [both laugh] 245 00:11:01,536 --> 00:11:03,872 Gail, I apologize to you for bringing this up 246 00:11:03,913 --> 00:11:05,874 at the absolute last moment, 247 00:11:05,915 --> 00:11:08,793 but I knew you'd never agree to it any other way. 248 00:11:08,835 --> 00:11:13,298 I need you to travel with a nurse to monitor your health. 249 00:11:13,340 --> 00:11:14,799 Liz, come on. 250 00:11:14,841 --> 00:11:16,634 We're leaving to start the tour in less than two hours. 251 00:11:16,676 --> 00:11:19,846 Gail, it is for your health and well-being 252 00:11:19,888 --> 00:11:23,433 as well as, you know, my peace of mind. 253 00:11:23,475 --> 00:11:26,519 Look, don't worry about it. Everything's been arranged. 254 00:11:26,561 --> 00:11:30,648 Someone's on the way from W.P. Health Services ready to travel. 255 00:11:30,690 --> 00:11:32,150 Someone is right here. Hi. 256 00:11:32,192 --> 00:11:33,068 Hi. 257 00:11:34,402 --> 00:11:36,196 Ms. Christmas, hi, I'm Travis. Travis Van Winters. 258 00:11:36,237 --> 00:11:38,114 I am... it's such a pleasure to meet you. 259 00:11:38,156 --> 00:11:39,366 I'm just a huge fan. 260 00:11:39,407 --> 00:11:41,368 I used to watch you when I was a kid with my mom. 261 00:11:41,409 --> 00:11:42,535 [laughs] 262 00:11:42,577 --> 00:11:44,120 Thank you for those kind words. 263 00:11:48,249 --> 00:11:52,420 All right. On one condition. No one can know what's wrong. 264 00:11:54,130 --> 00:11:56,675 And no one can know why you are really here. 265 00:11:56,716 --> 00:11:58,885 Gail, I have been thinking about that. 266 00:11:58,927 --> 00:12:02,847 How would it be if you, Travis, just, you know, 267 00:12:02,889 --> 00:12:05,141 tell people that you're my godson 268 00:12:05,183 --> 00:12:08,687 and that I'm sending you along to be my eyes and ears 269 00:12:08,728 --> 00:12:12,440 on the tour and to learn about the business 270 00:12:12,482 --> 00:12:14,109 from the best in the business. 271 00:12:14,150 --> 00:12:16,778 Ladies, I really and genuinely want to be helpful here, 272 00:12:16,820 --> 00:12:19,531 but I really don't think I'm the... the... the right guy 273 00:12:19,572 --> 00:12:21,032 for this cloak and dagger assignment. 274 00:12:21,074 --> 00:12:22,826 We need Ms. Christmas ready in five. 275 00:12:24,953 --> 00:12:25,912 You? 276 00:12:26,204 --> 00:12:27,414 Hello there. 277 00:12:27,455 --> 00:12:28,373 You two know each other? 278 00:12:28,415 --> 00:12:29,666 Yeah. I mean... 279 00:12:29,708 --> 00:12:31,376 No. No, we absolutely do not know each other. 280 00:12:32,377 --> 00:12:33,169 I don't follow. 281 00:12:33,211 --> 00:12:34,212 I'll tell you later. 282 00:12:34,254 --> 00:12:35,380 What are you doing here? 283 00:12:35,422 --> 00:12:36,381 I was about to ask you the same question. 284 00:12:36,423 --> 00:12:37,549 Well, I asked you first. 285 00:12:38,091 --> 00:12:40,760 Amanda is my director of operations, 286 00:12:40,802 --> 00:12:43,430 and she's also my newly appointed apprentice. 287 00:12:43,471 --> 00:12:44,639 Color me impressed. 288 00:12:44,681 --> 00:12:46,808 Now your turn. What are you doing here? 289 00:12:50,895 --> 00:12:52,439 I'm Elizabeth's godson. 290 00:12:52,480 --> 00:12:54,899 Yeah. She asked me if I could be her eyes and ears on this tour 291 00:12:54,941 --> 00:12:56,693 and learn a little bit about the business 292 00:12:56,735 --> 00:12:58,737 from the best in the business. 293 00:12:59,529 --> 00:13:04,117 I think Travis is going to be an excellent addition to the team. 294 00:13:04,159 --> 00:13:05,285 Mm hmm. 295 00:13:05,326 --> 00:13:06,536 I'm sure that he will be. 296 00:13:06,578 --> 00:13:09,497 Well, welcome, Travis. The more, the merrier. 297 00:13:10,749 --> 00:13:13,084 I guarantee this is going to be a very fun tour. 298 00:13:13,126 --> 00:13:14,753 So fun. Let's get you on set. 299 00:13:14,794 --> 00:13:16,379 Yes. Yes. Off we go. 300 00:13:16,421 --> 00:13:17,464 -Okay. -Absolutely. 301 00:13:18,256 --> 00:13:19,215 -Okay. 302 00:13:21,676 --> 00:13:24,346 [cheery holiday music] 303 00:13:25,722 --> 00:13:28,224 Welcome to the first day of Ms. Christmas 304 00:13:28,266 --> 00:13:30,060 on the Holiday Shopping Channel. 305 00:13:30,101 --> 00:13:31,644 I'll start with the sad news. 306 00:13:31,686 --> 00:13:37,108 This will be my last season on HSC, but although I am retiring, 307 00:13:37,150 --> 00:13:39,277 I have no intention of going silently 308 00:13:39,319 --> 00:13:42,238 into that good night before Christmas. 309 00:13:42,280 --> 00:13:44,866 I will be taking to the road today 310 00:13:44,908 --> 00:13:46,534 to visit some communities that could use 311 00:13:46,576 --> 00:13:49,162 a little Ms. Christmas cheer. 312 00:13:49,204 --> 00:13:51,998 Our trip will be filled with appearances, 313 00:13:52,040 --> 00:13:54,417 giveaways, special guests, 314 00:13:54,459 --> 00:13:59,422 and other festive fun that you will all get to be a part of. 315 00:13:59,464 --> 00:14:03,677 And then we end up right back here in Westport 316 00:14:03,718 --> 00:14:07,597 to celebrate Christmas Eve with our farewell broadcast, 317 00:14:07,639 --> 00:14:09,683 wrapping it all up with a pretty bow 318 00:14:09,724 --> 00:14:11,518 just in time for Christmas. 319 00:14:12,811 --> 00:14:14,854 So I hope you'll join us. 320 00:14:14,896 --> 00:14:16,356 I can't wait to meet you all. 321 00:14:17,148 --> 00:14:19,025 And now that that's out of the way, 322 00:14:19,067 --> 00:14:20,902 let's start the show, shall we? 323 00:14:21,152 --> 00:14:23,780 * 324 00:14:23,822 --> 00:14:27,283 [Murray] All aboard. We can't get too far behind the work trucks. 325 00:14:27,325 --> 00:14:28,910 -[Gail] Okay. -Let's hit the road, people. 326 00:14:28,952 --> 00:14:30,161 [Gail] All right. 327 00:14:30,662 --> 00:14:31,871 Thank you. 328 00:14:31,913 --> 00:14:33,248 And that, ladies and gentlemen, 329 00:14:33,289 --> 00:14:35,417 is why they call him Murray in a hurry. 330 00:14:36,710 --> 00:14:37,877 Murray, meet Travis. 331 00:14:37,919 --> 00:14:39,170 Hey, Travis, come on up. 332 00:14:39,212 --> 00:14:40,130 Yep. Coming. 333 00:14:40,797 --> 00:14:42,674 Safe travel, everyone. 334 00:14:42,716 --> 00:14:44,843 -[Amanda] Bye! -[Gail] Thanks Liv. 335 00:14:44,884 --> 00:14:48,013 [cheery holiday music] 336 00:15:01,276 --> 00:15:02,777 [all] Cheers! 337 00:15:02,819 --> 00:15:04,320 And the adventure begins. 338 00:15:09,534 --> 00:15:12,912 So listen, what exactly is this whole tour about, anyway? 339 00:15:12,954 --> 00:15:16,082 Well, we will be visiting my favorite small towns 340 00:15:16,124 --> 00:15:17,751 and spreading a little holiday cheer 341 00:15:17,792 --> 00:15:19,586 And introducing our HSC audiences 342 00:15:19,627 --> 00:15:21,713 to local artisans, places to visit. 343 00:15:21,755 --> 00:15:23,214 Then we go on to the next town. 344 00:15:23,256 --> 00:15:25,592 That sounds fantastic. What... what inspired it? 345 00:15:25,633 --> 00:15:27,010 The letters mostly. 346 00:15:27,052 --> 00:15:29,846 See, small children write letters to Santa Claus, 347 00:15:29,888 --> 00:15:33,224 but everyone writes letters to Ms. Christmas. 348 00:15:33,266 --> 00:15:34,517 Really? 349 00:15:36,061 --> 00:15:37,645 There was something different about the litters this year. 350 00:15:38,188 --> 00:15:40,607 It just felt like everyone was missing connection 351 00:15:40,648 --> 00:15:41,858 more so than ever. 352 00:15:42,150 --> 00:15:43,651 Christmas should be worry-free 353 00:15:43,693 --> 00:15:46,196 and filled with joy for everyone. 354 00:15:47,864 --> 00:15:50,241 So how did you two first meet? 355 00:15:53,578 --> 00:15:54,454 On a blind date. 356 00:15:54,496 --> 00:15:55,872 Details, please. 357 00:15:55,914 --> 00:15:57,415 Not a blind date with him. A blind date with Michael. 358 00:15:57,457 --> 00:15:58,208 Who's Michael? 359 00:15:58,249 --> 00:15:59,250 Michael is Emily's friend. 360 00:15:59,292 --> 00:16:00,001 Who's Emily? 361 00:16:00,043 --> 00:16:01,211 Emily is my sister. 362 00:16:01,252 --> 00:16:02,629 Look, I accidentally mistook him for Michael. 363 00:16:02,671 --> 00:16:04,089 End of story. 364 00:16:04,130 --> 00:16:07,384 Oh, that sounds like a genuine meet cute. 365 00:16:07,425 --> 00:16:09,969 Keep your ears on the road, Murray. 366 00:16:10,011 --> 00:16:13,223 So, I mean, how did things turn out with Michael? 367 00:16:13,264 --> 00:16:14,641 That is absolutely none of your business. 368 00:16:14,683 --> 00:16:16,059 Look, I'm Just saying, 369 00:16:16,101 --> 00:16:17,519 I feel like I have a bit of a vested interest here. 370 00:16:17,560 --> 00:16:18,728 I mean, come on. 371 00:16:18,770 --> 00:16:19,813 I was there when you two first met, you know, 372 00:16:19,854 --> 00:16:21,606 and like they say, when in doubt, 373 00:16:21,648 --> 00:16:24,275 it's better to err on the side of romance. 374 00:16:25,443 --> 00:16:29,989 Wow. On that note, I am going to set up my bunk. 375 00:16:30,031 --> 00:16:31,282 You have the pull out. 376 00:16:41,835 --> 00:16:44,546 * 377 00:16:58,184 --> 00:17:02,063 Still handsome even after all these years. 378 00:17:06,735 --> 00:17:07,777 [Amanda] Hey. 379 00:17:09,070 --> 00:17:09,946 Brought our tea. 380 00:17:09,988 --> 00:17:11,031 Thank you. 381 00:17:11,072 --> 00:17:12,240 You're welcome. 382 00:17:12,741 --> 00:17:13,867 Who is that? 383 00:17:13,908 --> 00:17:15,076 Oh. 384 00:17:16,161 --> 00:17:19,456 James Andrews. The man I almost married. 385 00:17:20,290 --> 00:17:23,418 What? I didn't know you were engaged. 386 00:17:23,460 --> 00:17:25,837 I'm glad I still have a few surprises left in me. 387 00:17:27,672 --> 00:17:29,883 He started writing me a few years back. 388 00:17:29,924 --> 00:17:30,884 Have you written back? 389 00:17:30,925 --> 00:17:32,344 No. 390 00:17:32,385 --> 00:17:34,304 Maybe it would be good to reconnect. 391 00:17:36,348 --> 00:17:38,725 Oh, sorry. Am I intruding? 392 00:17:38,767 --> 00:17:40,101 No. 393 00:17:40,143 --> 00:17:41,269 I just want to know 394 00:17:41,311 --> 00:17:42,562 if you guys need any help with anything. 395 00:17:42,604 --> 00:17:43,897 I think we've got everything covered. 396 00:17:43,938 --> 00:17:44,981 I'm very handy. 397 00:17:45,023 --> 00:17:46,566 I'm sure you are. 398 00:17:46,608 --> 00:17:48,234 No, seriously, I would like to pull my weight around here. 399 00:17:48,276 --> 00:17:51,112 I mean, I'm good at packing, unpacking, cooking, cleaning. 400 00:17:51,154 --> 00:17:53,323 I'm really good at telling bad jokes [laughs]. 401 00:17:53,365 --> 00:17:56,076 Duly noted. But we're fine for now, Travis. 402 00:17:56,117 --> 00:17:57,952 Okay. All right. 403 00:17:57,994 --> 00:17:59,371 How about I start dinner? 404 00:18:00,413 --> 00:18:01,456 Mm. 405 00:18:04,334 --> 00:18:06,628 It's obvious that boy likes you. 406 00:18:08,213 --> 00:18:09,923 He's not a boy. He's a man. 407 00:18:09,964 --> 00:18:11,508 I thought you hadn't noticed. 408 00:18:12,592 --> 00:18:14,094 Okay. Let me think. He was someone else. 409 00:18:14,135 --> 00:18:15,553 And then I went on and on and on about myself. 410 00:18:15,595 --> 00:18:18,223 And it was beyond humiliating. I just... What? 411 00:18:18,264 --> 00:18:19,933 Why would you want to do that? 412 00:18:19,974 --> 00:18:21,768 I felt like there was a spark between us. 413 00:18:21,810 --> 00:18:23,269 Oh. 414 00:18:23,311 --> 00:18:24,813 Was there a spark with the other guy? 415 00:18:24,854 --> 00:18:27,691 No, but I think it was just because it was awkward, and I... 416 00:18:27,732 --> 00:18:31,194 Anyway, that's beside the point. 417 00:18:31,236 --> 00:18:34,239 I think that Elizabeth has sent him to spy on us. 418 00:18:34,280 --> 00:18:35,865 He is not a network spy. 419 00:18:36,991 --> 00:18:39,035 I know Elizabeth just knows that we can use 420 00:18:39,077 --> 00:18:40,829 the extra help this tour. 421 00:18:40,870 --> 00:18:42,831 Something about him doesn't add up. 422 00:18:51,047 --> 00:18:54,259 [holiday music] 423 00:19:02,767 --> 00:19:04,728 -[upbeat music] -Mm! Mm! 424 00:19:07,188 --> 00:19:10,400 I like to call this Christmas Cacciatore. 425 00:19:10,442 --> 00:19:11,359 Catchy. 426 00:19:11,401 --> 00:19:12,360 Yeah. 427 00:19:12,402 --> 00:19:14,237 My mom said, hold on... All right. 428 00:19:15,113 --> 00:19:17,907 My mom used to say that you had the word Christmas to anything. 429 00:19:17,949 --> 00:19:19,367 It makes it feel more festive. 430 00:19:19,409 --> 00:19:20,702 I like your mother. 431 00:19:21,453 --> 00:19:22,829 All right. Taste test. 432 00:19:23,705 --> 00:19:24,748 Bon appetite. 433 00:19:26,082 --> 00:19:27,250 The sauce is so good. 434 00:19:27,292 --> 00:19:28,585 -You like it? -Mmhmm. 435 00:19:28,626 --> 00:19:29,544 Thank you. 436 00:19:29,586 --> 00:19:30,837 Yeah, not bad. 437 00:19:31,588 --> 00:19:34,424 So Elizabeth never mentioned she had a godson. 438 00:19:34,466 --> 00:19:36,426 Why this sudden interest in HSC? 439 00:19:37,677 --> 00:19:39,346 Well, my late mother 440 00:19:39,387 --> 00:19:41,056 was a huge Ms. Christmas fan. 441 00:19:41,097 --> 00:19:42,390 Really? 442 00:19:42,432 --> 00:19:43,975 When I had the opportunity to join this tour, 443 00:19:44,017 --> 00:19:44,976 I couldn't pass it up. 444 00:19:45,018 --> 00:19:46,061 What did you do for work before? 445 00:19:46,102 --> 00:19:47,687 Well, I trained as a nurse, 446 00:19:47,729 --> 00:19:49,397 and then I served as a medic in the Army. 447 00:19:49,439 --> 00:19:51,232 In the last few years, I've been a medical consultant, 448 00:19:51,274 --> 00:19:55,320 but I've decided for a career change. 449 00:19:55,362 --> 00:19:56,696 What kind of change? 450 00:19:56,738 --> 00:19:58,907 I'm not sure yet. I'm still figuring that out. 451 00:19:59,949 --> 00:20:01,242 It'll come. 452 00:20:01,284 --> 00:20:02,994 Career changes don't happen overnight. 453 00:20:03,036 --> 00:20:04,621 Well... 454 00:20:04,662 --> 00:20:07,707 I have it on good authority that Christmas is a magical time 455 00:20:07,749 --> 00:20:10,794 where the impossible becomes possible. 456 00:20:30,146 --> 00:20:32,941 Not only have I never heard of this place, 457 00:20:32,982 --> 00:20:34,734 I can't even say it. 458 00:20:34,776 --> 00:20:36,444 Exeter. 459 00:20:36,486 --> 00:20:38,780 It's Gail's hometown. The first stop of the tour. 460 00:20:38,822 --> 00:20:42,450 The mayor wants to name a day in honor of Ms. Christmas. 461 00:20:43,493 --> 00:20:45,787 Did you know my last name is Christmas? 462 00:20:45,829 --> 00:20:47,288 Murray Christmas. 463 00:20:47,330 --> 00:20:49,708 Oh, thank you, Amanda. Merry Christmas to you, too. 464 00:20:52,002 --> 00:20:54,004 [cheering] 465 00:20:55,964 --> 00:20:57,048 [knocking] 466 00:20:57,090 --> 00:20:58,341 Come in. 467 00:20:59,050 --> 00:21:00,593 -Good morning. -Good morning. 468 00:21:00,635 --> 00:21:03,096 It's time for our daily health check. 469 00:21:04,180 --> 00:21:05,640 You look healthy to me. Check. 470 00:21:05,682 --> 00:21:06,891 Gail, come on. 471 00:21:06,933 --> 00:21:08,351 The better patient you can be, 472 00:21:08,393 --> 00:21:10,311 the better nurse I can be. Right? 473 00:21:10,353 --> 00:21:12,313 Thank you for keeping my secret. 474 00:21:12,355 --> 00:21:14,315 I'm sorry. It's just a bit of an adjustment. 475 00:21:14,357 --> 00:21:16,484 I understand. It's a big adjustment for me, too. 476 00:21:16,526 --> 00:21:18,945 I've never been an undercover nurse before. 477 00:21:18,987 --> 00:21:22,157 [Amanda] We're here. I'm going to go set up. 478 00:21:22,198 --> 00:21:23,324 We're going to have to do this later. 479 00:21:23,366 --> 00:21:24,534 I've got to get ready. 480 00:21:24,576 --> 00:21:26,453 We're going to visit Ms. Christmas Past. 481 00:21:26,494 --> 00:21:27,912 Can you go help Amanda, please? 482 00:21:27,954 --> 00:21:29,456 Yeah. Absolutely. Love to. 483 00:21:31,750 --> 00:21:34,377 For the last decade, Ms. Christmas' 484 00:21:34,419 --> 00:21:37,339 annual arrival has become a holiday television staple 485 00:21:37,380 --> 00:21:41,301 in honor of this hometown girl who made good. 486 00:21:41,343 --> 00:21:46,181 We named today, December 14th, Ms. Christmas Day. 487 00:21:46,222 --> 00:21:47,724 -Oh, thank you. -[crowd applauds] 488 00:21:47,766 --> 00:21:49,684 It means the world and such an honor and a pleasure 489 00:21:49,726 --> 00:21:52,479 to be welcomed home like this with such open arms. 490 00:21:52,520 --> 00:21:54,189 -Thank you, Mayor Bailey. -Mmhmm. 491 00:21:54,230 --> 00:21:56,024 Why did you pretend to be my date? 492 00:21:57,692 --> 00:22:01,029 Well, I could get a word in edgewise at first, 493 00:22:01,071 --> 00:22:02,489 but as I listened, 494 00:22:02,530 --> 00:22:06,034 I, uh, I wanted to be the guy you were there to meet. 495 00:22:06,076 --> 00:22:07,118 Why? 496 00:22:08,161 --> 00:22:09,245 Because it was clear to me 497 00:22:09,287 --> 00:22:11,164 that you wear your heart on your sleeve. 498 00:22:12,415 --> 00:22:13,541 Well, in my experience, 499 00:22:13,583 --> 00:22:15,543 most men find that to be a character flaw. 500 00:22:16,920 --> 00:22:18,088 I'm not most men. 501 00:22:19,964 --> 00:22:21,383 And for the record, 502 00:22:21,424 --> 00:22:24,344 Ms. Christmas never visits anywhere empty-handed. 503 00:22:24,386 --> 00:22:25,762 -Oh, that's us. -[crowd applauds] 504 00:22:27,764 --> 00:22:29,933 Excuse me, everyone. Presents! 505 00:22:30,767 --> 00:22:34,396 Now we are going to play a little Ms. Christmas trivia. 506 00:22:34,437 --> 00:22:35,438 -Great. -Thank you. 507 00:22:35,480 --> 00:22:36,606 Now, the rules are simple. 508 00:22:36,648 --> 00:22:38,692 If you know the answer, just shout it out. 509 00:22:38,733 --> 00:22:41,736 First person to answer correctly wins a prize. 510 00:22:41,778 --> 00:22:43,154 Are you ready? 511 00:22:43,196 --> 00:22:46,116 "Here comes Santa Claus" is a popular Christmas song 512 00:22:46,157 --> 00:22:50,078 written and originally performed by this singing cowboy. 513 00:22:50,120 --> 00:22:51,121 Gene Autry! 514 00:22:51,162 --> 00:22:52,288 Oh, she got it right. 515 00:22:52,330 --> 00:22:54,124 Correct. Yay. 516 00:22:54,165 --> 00:22:55,917 There you go. Congratulations. 517 00:22:55,959 --> 00:22:57,168 Well done. 518 00:22:57,210 --> 00:22:59,796 All right. You ready? Next question. 519 00:22:59,838 --> 00:23:02,590 Which one of Santa's reindeer has the same name 520 00:23:02,632 --> 00:23:04,884 as another holiday mascot? 521 00:23:04,926 --> 00:23:07,387 -Cupid? -You got it. 522 00:23:07,429 --> 00:23:08,638 She's correct. 523 00:23:09,639 --> 00:23:12,100 Congratulations. And Merry Christmas. 524 00:23:12,142 --> 00:23:13,810 All right. Next question. 525 00:23:13,852 --> 00:23:17,731 Ms. Christmas, aka Gail Storm is credited as playing 526 00:23:17,772 --> 00:23:22,569 the role of Helen in this 1993 holiday film. 527 00:23:23,319 --> 00:23:26,489 Anyone? Going once, going twice. 528 00:23:26,531 --> 00:23:28,533 It was entitled, "For all of Christmas." 529 00:23:28,575 --> 00:23:30,160 -Correct. -[applause] 530 00:23:37,125 --> 00:23:38,668 Merry Christmas, Gail. 531 00:23:44,215 --> 00:23:46,009 Merry Christmas to you, too, James. 532 00:23:47,469 --> 00:23:49,012 -Here. -Thank you. 533 00:23:49,763 --> 00:23:51,681 Now, I have something that I'd like to give you, 534 00:23:51,723 --> 00:23:52,974 if that would be okay. 535 00:23:53,016 --> 00:23:54,851 Thank you. Lovely. 536 00:23:56,227 --> 00:23:57,562 Yes, of course. 537 00:23:58,855 --> 00:24:00,857 [whispers] Why don't we catch up after the trivia, okay? 538 00:24:00,899 --> 00:24:01,900 I would like that. 539 00:24:03,735 --> 00:24:07,030 All right. Next question. 540 00:24:07,072 --> 00:24:10,200 [cheerful music] 541 00:24:16,247 --> 00:24:17,540 So... 542 00:24:18,166 --> 00:24:19,626 What are you doing here? 543 00:24:19,668 --> 00:24:21,378 Well, you didn't answer any of my letters, 544 00:24:21,419 --> 00:24:23,505 so when I heard you were coming to town, 545 00:24:23,546 --> 00:24:26,174 I decided to come out and see you in person. 546 00:24:26,216 --> 00:24:27,509 You moved back. 547 00:24:27,550 --> 00:24:28,677 [chuckles] You know how they say 548 00:24:28,718 --> 00:24:30,470 you can never go back home again? 549 00:24:30,512 --> 00:24:31,805 And yet here we are. 550 00:24:32,972 --> 00:24:34,057 Here we are. 551 00:24:35,684 --> 00:24:38,520 Gail, I was hoping to take you out to dinner tonight. 552 00:24:38,561 --> 00:24:39,896 You know, for old times sake. 553 00:24:39,938 --> 00:24:41,439 We have to leave right after this. 554 00:24:41,481 --> 00:24:42,857 For the next stop on the tour. 555 00:24:42,899 --> 00:24:45,193 I could catch up with you the next stop. 556 00:24:45,235 --> 00:24:47,779 You never were one to be easily discouraged, were you? 557 00:24:47,821 --> 00:24:50,073 We always did have that in common. 558 00:24:53,034 --> 00:24:54,244 I can't do this. 559 00:24:58,415 --> 00:25:03,253 But thank you for stopping by and for those gorgeous flowers. 560 00:25:06,881 --> 00:25:09,050 It was really great to see you again. 561 00:25:10,135 --> 00:25:11,261 You too. 562 00:25:21,187 --> 00:25:22,188 Gail. 563 00:25:22,814 --> 00:25:24,107 Is that who I think it is? 564 00:25:25,150 --> 00:25:26,860 James Andrews himself. 565 00:25:27,819 --> 00:25:29,112 Did you know he was coming by? 566 00:25:29,154 --> 00:25:30,071 No. 567 00:25:30,113 --> 00:25:31,406 Complete surprise. 568 00:25:31,448 --> 00:25:33,199 Generally, I like surprises. 569 00:25:36,202 --> 00:25:37,495 Do you want to talk about it? 570 00:25:37,537 --> 00:25:38,747 No. 571 00:25:40,623 --> 00:25:42,000 Maybe later. 572 00:25:43,501 --> 00:25:44,878 Right now, we got to get this show on the road, girlie. 573 00:25:44,919 --> 00:25:46,755 Yeah, we do. 574 00:25:49,841 --> 00:25:53,053 * 575 00:25:59,642 --> 00:26:01,853 Let's get ready to rock out in Rockwell. 576 00:26:01,895 --> 00:26:03,938 * O Christmas tree. * 577 00:26:03,980 --> 00:26:07,108 * Thy leaves are so unchanging. * 578 00:26:07,150 --> 00:26:12,280 * O Christmas tree. O Christmas tree... * 579 00:26:12,322 --> 00:26:14,240 This brings back memories. 580 00:26:14,282 --> 00:26:17,869 I started on HSC selling handmade Christmas ornaments. 581 00:26:17,911 --> 00:26:20,080 Amanda's mom and I used to make them in my garage. 582 00:26:20,121 --> 00:26:22,624 That was a long time ago. How old was I? 583 00:26:22,665 --> 00:26:23,875 -Twelve. -Wow. 584 00:26:23,917 --> 00:26:26,294 What are you two ladies do in the off-season? 585 00:26:26,336 --> 00:26:27,504 Oh, there is no off-season 586 00:26:27,545 --> 00:26:28,546 when you're working with Ms. Christmas. 587 00:26:28,588 --> 00:26:29,673 It's Christmas all the time. 588 00:26:29,714 --> 00:26:31,508 And when it's not actually Christmas, 589 00:26:31,549 --> 00:26:33,009 we're busy planning for Christmas. 590 00:26:33,051 --> 00:26:35,679 Doesn't that seem like way too much Christmas? 591 00:26:35,720 --> 00:26:37,889 [chuckles] You can never have too much Christmas. 592 00:26:39,391 --> 00:26:40,850 You kind of can. 593 00:26:43,144 --> 00:26:45,146 [whispering] Gail. Hey, hey, Gail... 594 00:26:45,188 --> 00:26:47,524 I have a bit of a problem with my cover story. 595 00:26:47,565 --> 00:26:48,650 What sort of a problem? 596 00:26:48,692 --> 00:26:50,110 It's about wardrobe. 597 00:26:50,151 --> 00:26:51,945 Now I have a few civilian outfits, 598 00:26:51,986 --> 00:26:54,197 but most of my clothes are scrubs. 599 00:26:56,116 --> 00:26:58,243 Then you are in for a special treat. 600 00:26:59,577 --> 00:27:00,829 What kind of treat? 601 00:27:00,870 --> 00:27:03,081 I'll have Amanda see if Megan's available. 602 00:27:03,123 --> 00:27:04,249 [chuckles] 603 00:27:06,626 --> 00:27:09,129 [Gail] Amanda... Travis is getting a makeover. 604 00:27:10,839 --> 00:27:13,258 Welcome to the hair and makeup trailer. 605 00:27:13,925 --> 00:27:16,511 You know, I really don't think I need a trim. 606 00:27:16,553 --> 00:27:17,762 Yeah, well, it isn't up to you. 607 00:27:17,804 --> 00:27:19,264 Nope. Off you go. 608 00:27:23,893 --> 00:27:25,270 You're right. He does need a trim. 609 00:27:25,311 --> 00:27:27,939 No, no. I think my hair looks perfectly fine. 610 00:27:27,981 --> 00:27:31,067 It is a little unruly. Mainly in the back. 611 00:27:31,109 --> 00:27:32,444 I like unruly. 612 00:27:32,485 --> 00:27:33,737 There's nothing wrong with unruly. 613 00:27:33,778 --> 00:27:36,823 It's just not part of the Ms. Christmas brand. 614 00:27:36,865 --> 00:27:38,408 Ooh, that would look good on him. 615 00:27:38,450 --> 00:27:39,576 Yeah, we like this. 616 00:27:39,617 --> 00:27:40,869 -What? -The classic cut. 617 00:27:41,494 --> 00:27:42,620 Classic never goes out of style. 618 00:27:42,662 --> 00:27:43,830 Nope. 619 00:27:44,748 --> 00:27:45,999 Do I get a vote? 620 00:27:46,041 --> 00:27:48,335 Sure. But you will be outvoted two to one. 621 00:27:48,376 --> 00:27:49,919 So while you're getting chopped, we will be 622 00:27:49,961 --> 00:27:51,504 in the production tent picking out your new wardrobe. 623 00:27:51,796 --> 00:27:54,799 Okay. Great. 624 00:27:55,717 --> 00:27:57,052 [chuckles] Can't wait. 625 00:28:01,139 --> 00:28:02,974 You won't be offended if I close my eyes for this process. 626 00:28:03,016 --> 00:28:04,309 -I prefer you did. -Okay. 627 00:28:05,352 --> 00:28:07,812 -Oh, yes. -Yes. 628 00:28:08,813 --> 00:28:11,524 So... what do you think? 629 00:28:15,028 --> 00:28:16,529 Try these on and then I'll know. 630 00:28:17,739 --> 00:28:18,865 All right. 631 00:28:18,907 --> 00:28:20,367 -Yeah. Over there. -Okay. 632 00:28:20,408 --> 00:28:21,576 Yep. 633 00:28:21,618 --> 00:28:22,869 -Quick change. -Yeah. 634 00:28:24,162 --> 00:28:25,163 Stop it. 635 00:28:26,498 --> 00:28:27,624 [Travis] You ladies ready? 636 00:28:27,665 --> 00:28:29,000 -Mmhmm. -Okay. 637 00:28:29,042 --> 00:28:31,086 [Travis] Okay. Ready or not, here I come. 638 00:28:34,172 --> 00:28:35,215 Oh... 639 00:28:35,840 --> 00:28:37,550 Wow. I mean. 640 00:28:37,592 --> 00:28:39,511 No. Wow is the appropriate response. 641 00:28:41,680 --> 00:28:44,099 And now it is Ms. Holiday's turn. 642 00:28:47,852 --> 00:28:49,354 Okay, Here I go. 643 00:28:52,857 --> 00:28:54,317 -You like this? -You look snazzy... 644 00:28:54,359 --> 00:28:55,402 Thank you. 645 00:28:55,443 --> 00:28:56,403 If I do say so. 646 00:28:56,444 --> 00:28:57,362 You just did. 647 00:28:58,279 --> 00:28:59,364 Oh. 648 00:29:00,615 --> 00:29:02,409 I had it made especially for you. 649 00:29:03,034 --> 00:29:05,453 Turn around. It looks even better than I hoped. 650 00:29:05,495 --> 00:29:06,788 Do you like it? 651 00:29:06,830 --> 00:29:08,373 I love it. Thank you, Gail. 652 00:29:09,708 --> 00:29:13,253 All right, now that you two are all dressed up, let me go change 653 00:29:13,294 --> 00:29:15,964 and we will find us someplace festive to go. 654 00:29:22,721 --> 00:29:24,014 You. You look. You look- 655 00:29:24,055 --> 00:29:25,557 -Yeah. So do you. -Yeah. Okay. 656 00:29:25,974 --> 00:29:28,852 [light cheery music] 657 00:29:28,893 --> 00:29:31,938 So did you know from a mathematical standpoint, 658 00:29:31,980 --> 00:29:34,524 a coffee cup and a doughnut are identical? 659 00:29:34,566 --> 00:29:35,984 Really? How so? 660 00:29:36,026 --> 00:29:37,360 They both have holes in them. 661 00:29:37,402 --> 00:29:39,154 [laughs] 662 00:29:39,195 --> 00:29:41,406 That's very good. That's very good. 663 00:29:41,448 --> 00:29:45,035 I've always intended for Amanda to take over. 664 00:29:45,076 --> 00:29:47,370 I'm doing everything in my power to prepare her. 665 00:29:49,372 --> 00:29:51,875 It does seem you two are more like mother and daughter 666 00:29:51,916 --> 00:29:52,709 than co-workers. 667 00:29:52,751 --> 00:29:54,377 -Yeah? -Mmhmm. 668 00:29:54,419 --> 00:29:57,964 Oh. I've known her for so long and I just love her so much. 669 00:29:58,006 --> 00:30:01,384 I've come to realize that the family that you come from 670 00:30:01,426 --> 00:30:04,387 isn't always as important as the family that you find. 671 00:30:05,555 --> 00:30:07,182 -Hmm. Interesting. -Hm. 672 00:30:07,849 --> 00:30:08,683 We're good to go. 673 00:30:08,725 --> 00:30:09,559 Oh. 674 00:30:09,601 --> 00:30:11,102 Thanks. Good job. 675 00:30:13,480 --> 00:30:14,439 It's magic time. 676 00:30:15,899 --> 00:30:17,275 Are we rolling? 677 00:30:17,317 --> 00:30:19,611 Every year, starting on the 1st of December. 678 00:30:19,652 --> 00:30:22,530 Hogan's doughnuts offers Christmas doughnut decorating 679 00:30:22,572 --> 00:30:25,825 to kids and adults right here in their very own kitchen. 680 00:30:25,867 --> 00:30:28,995 What a scrumptious way to personalize a gift. 681 00:30:29,037 --> 00:30:31,289 We like to sprinkle a little Christmas magic 682 00:30:31,331 --> 00:30:34,584 on our gourmet doughnuts with dozens of delicious toppings. 683 00:30:34,626 --> 00:30:37,337 Mm. So we're going to show you right now how to create 684 00:30:37,379 --> 00:30:39,756 the ultimate Christmas doughnut. Take it away. 685 00:30:39,798 --> 00:30:41,466 Dough-nut mind if we do? 686 00:30:41,508 --> 00:30:44,094 -Oh. -[laughs] 687 00:30:44,135 --> 00:30:46,346 Sorry. Hey, dough-nut, judge me. 688 00:30:47,681 --> 00:30:49,182 I'm just a sucker for bad puns. 689 00:30:50,558 --> 00:30:54,104 My apprentice Ms. Holiday is suiting up to create a special 690 00:30:54,145 --> 00:30:58,108 Ms. Christmas inspired doughnut completely from scratch. 691 00:30:58,149 --> 00:31:01,152 And she will be joined by our associate, Mr. Winters. 692 00:31:02,404 --> 00:31:03,655 He's a little shy. 693 00:31:04,406 --> 00:31:05,448 I'm coming. 694 00:31:08,827 --> 00:31:10,036 -Hi. -Hi. 695 00:31:10,078 --> 00:31:12,038 Give them a round of applause. All right? 696 00:31:12,080 --> 00:31:15,250 All right. Now, may the best doughnut win. 697 00:31:16,001 --> 00:31:19,129 [upbeat holiday music] 698 00:31:39,691 --> 00:31:40,775 Done. 699 00:31:41,735 --> 00:31:43,653 Well done. Give him a hand. 700 00:31:43,695 --> 00:31:45,030 Wow. Look at these. 701 00:31:45,071 --> 00:31:46,865 What is that one supposed to be? 702 00:31:46,906 --> 00:31:49,993 Oh, this? Oh, obviously a polar bear. 703 00:31:50,035 --> 00:31:51,619 -Looks just like you. -Looks just like me? 704 00:31:51,661 --> 00:31:52,829 You're glazing me crazy. 705 00:31:52,871 --> 00:31:54,247 See? Bad doughnut pun. 706 00:31:54,289 --> 00:31:56,041 -They're infectious. -Oh. 707 00:31:56,082 --> 00:31:57,375 Okay. They are all very beautiful. 708 00:31:57,417 --> 00:32:00,545 But I do believe it's between... 709 00:32:00,587 --> 00:32:02,172 all right, this one. 710 00:32:02,213 --> 00:32:04,049 -That's mine. -Oh. 711 00:32:04,090 --> 00:32:05,050 And this one. 712 00:32:05,091 --> 00:32:06,509 Good choice. 713 00:32:06,551 --> 00:32:08,720 All right. And now for the taste test. My favorite part. 714 00:32:08,762 --> 00:32:10,055 I love my job. 715 00:32:10,930 --> 00:32:11,890 She's gonna pick mine. 716 00:32:11,931 --> 00:32:13,433 Dream on Christmas rookie. 717 00:32:15,727 --> 00:32:16,603 Mm. 718 00:32:16,644 --> 00:32:17,729 -Right. -It's really good. 719 00:32:17,771 --> 00:32:19,689 -Not quite as good. -Oh. 720 00:32:19,731 --> 00:32:21,232 This is the winner. 721 00:32:21,274 --> 00:32:22,525 Oh, this little reindeer 722 00:32:22,567 --> 00:32:25,695 is now the official Ms. Christmas doughnut. 723 00:32:25,737 --> 00:32:28,907 And you can buy these normally only here in Rockwell. 724 00:32:28,948 --> 00:32:31,534 But now they're going to be available on HSC 725 00:32:31,576 --> 00:32:34,704 as part of my gourmet gift collection. 726 00:32:34,746 --> 00:32:40,085 -So place your orders now and... -[all] Merry Christmas. 727 00:32:41,920 --> 00:32:43,838 And cut. 728 00:32:43,880 --> 00:32:44,881 You got it. 729 00:32:44,923 --> 00:32:46,132 Great. That was fun. 730 00:32:46,591 --> 00:32:47,592 You were both so good. 731 00:32:47,634 --> 00:32:49,177 You were pitch perfect, sweetheart. 732 00:32:49,219 --> 00:32:51,012 I think that your talent has rubbed off on me over the years. 733 00:32:51,054 --> 00:32:52,722 And thank you for the assist, Mr. Winters. 734 00:32:52,764 --> 00:32:53,890 My pleasure. 735 00:32:53,932 --> 00:32:56,059 I'm taking those with me. [laughs] 736 00:32:56,101 --> 00:32:57,477 I think Ms. Holiday is ready 737 00:32:57,519 --> 00:33:00,355 to go live on stage with me tonight. 738 00:33:00,397 --> 00:33:02,315 Ms. Christmas knows best. 739 00:33:10,573 --> 00:33:11,491 Are you feeling okay? 740 00:33:12,784 --> 00:33:14,077 Too many doughnuts? 741 00:33:14,119 --> 00:33:15,620 No, I didn't eat too many doughnuts. 742 00:33:15,662 --> 00:33:17,288 I'm fine. I'm fine. 743 00:33:19,457 --> 00:33:20,458 Nervous, right? 744 00:33:20,500 --> 00:33:22,168 Shh. We need to listen for our cue. 745 00:33:22,210 --> 00:33:23,294 Okay. All right. 746 00:33:24,379 --> 00:33:26,798 * 747 00:33:27,465 --> 00:33:31,636 -Merry Christmas. -[applause] 748 00:33:31,678 --> 00:33:33,138 Merry Christmas. 749 00:33:35,640 --> 00:33:38,351 Oh, today we brought the Ms. Christmas tour 750 00:33:38,393 --> 00:33:41,646 to Rockwell, Washington. Woo! 751 00:33:43,857 --> 00:33:47,902 And I have brought a very special gift along with me. 752 00:33:47,944 --> 00:33:50,739 But I think I might need a little help unwrapping it. 753 00:33:50,780 --> 00:33:54,701 Is there a Ms. Avery Peters somewhere in the audience? 754 00:33:54,743 --> 00:33:56,453 -That's me. -Hello, Avery. 755 00:33:56,494 --> 00:33:58,496 Will you please join me here on stage? 756 00:34:00,081 --> 00:34:01,082 High five. 757 00:34:01,124 --> 00:34:02,500 Give her a hand, please. 758 00:34:02,542 --> 00:34:03,668 Thank you. 759 00:34:04,544 --> 00:34:06,004 Oh, hello, Avery. 760 00:34:06,046 --> 00:34:09,132 So I got your letter, and I am very pleased to meet you. 761 00:34:09,174 --> 00:34:10,800 Likewise, Ms. Christmas. 762 00:34:11,593 --> 00:34:13,011 Oh. 763 00:34:13,053 --> 00:34:15,388 See, I receive letters every year around Christmas time 764 00:34:15,430 --> 00:34:17,849 from people asking for my help. 765 00:34:17,891 --> 00:34:20,352 But you know what impressed me the most about you, Avery? 766 00:34:20,393 --> 00:34:23,605 You didn't ask for something for yourself. 767 00:34:23,646 --> 00:34:26,107 She asked me for something to help lift the spirits 768 00:34:26,149 --> 00:34:27,859 of the people in her town 769 00:34:27,901 --> 00:34:30,653 in the hopes of spreading some Christmas cheer. 770 00:34:30,695 --> 00:34:33,698 Avery, would you like to help me unwrap this gift back here? 771 00:34:33,740 --> 00:34:34,574 Yeah. 772 00:34:34,866 --> 00:34:35,825 Okay. 773 00:34:36,076 --> 00:34:37,577 We're going to need your help, too. 774 00:34:37,619 --> 00:34:38,745 Let's count down. 775 00:34:38,787 --> 00:34:41,956 [all] Three, two, one. 776 00:34:43,792 --> 00:34:45,960 [cheering and applause] 777 00:34:48,713 --> 00:34:51,716 Now we have put a little virtual Ms. Christmas magic 778 00:34:51,758 --> 00:34:53,968 inside each gift. 779 00:34:54,010 --> 00:34:56,554 A special candy cane code 780 00:34:56,596 --> 00:34:59,891 that will allow everyone to order one gift 781 00:34:59,933 --> 00:35:03,687 from the Ms. Christmas collection free of charge, 782 00:35:03,728 --> 00:35:07,607 guaranteed to be delivered in time for Christmas. 783 00:35:07,649 --> 00:35:11,444 And Ms. Avery, the very first one is for you. 784 00:35:12,445 --> 00:35:14,864 Thank you. You're such a blessing. 785 00:35:14,906 --> 00:35:16,241 Thank you. 786 00:35:17,409 --> 00:35:19,703 Good job, Avery. Good job, Avery! 787 00:35:21,079 --> 00:35:23,248 And now I would like to introduce you to- 788 00:35:23,289 --> 00:35:24,749 You are going to do so well up there. 789 00:35:24,791 --> 00:35:26,626 -my apprentice, Ms. Holiday. 790 00:35:27,002 --> 00:35:28,837 [cheers] 791 00:35:30,296 --> 00:35:32,048 [Gail] Give her a big round of applause. 792 00:35:32,090 --> 00:35:33,508 Isn't she beautiful? 793 00:35:47,480 --> 00:35:50,859 I also want to introduce you to our associate, Mr. Winters. 794 00:35:50,900 --> 00:35:52,068 Please join us. 795 00:35:53,028 --> 00:35:55,447 -Hello. -[cheering and applause] 796 00:35:57,866 --> 00:36:01,161 Ms. Holiday, I spared no expense getting you 797 00:36:01,202 --> 00:36:03,538 a very special Christmas gift this Christmas. 798 00:36:04,914 --> 00:36:06,249 Thank you, Mr. Winters. 799 00:36:06,291 --> 00:36:07,834 It's what I've always wanted. 800 00:36:08,877 --> 00:36:13,757 But I'm oh, so embarrassed to admit that I... 801 00:36:13,798 --> 00:36:14,841 got you the same gift. 802 00:36:14,883 --> 00:36:15,884 Oh. 803 00:36:15,925 --> 00:36:16,885 That's not the thought. 804 00:36:16,926 --> 00:36:17,969 It's the gift that counts, right? 805 00:36:18,011 --> 00:36:19,429 [laughter] 806 00:36:19,471 --> 00:36:20,680 No, no, no. Mr. Winters. I think you have it jumbled. 807 00:36:20,722 --> 00:36:22,682 No, I think I got it exactly right. 808 00:36:22,724 --> 00:36:24,225 Don't you? 809 00:36:24,267 --> 00:36:26,394 Perhaps Ms. Christmas could set the record straight for us. 810 00:36:26,436 --> 00:36:27,896 Thank you, darling. 811 00:36:28,605 --> 00:36:32,317 She's right. It is the thought that counts, Mr. Winters. 812 00:36:32,359 --> 00:36:35,987 Which is what makes this the perfect Christmas gift. 813 00:36:36,029 --> 00:36:38,615 It can be anything to anyone 814 00:36:38,656 --> 00:36:42,410 curated to their own personal style and taste. 815 00:36:42,452 --> 00:36:44,662 And now I'm going to hand the broadcast back to Shannon 816 00:36:44,704 --> 00:36:48,583 at HSC Headquarters, where she'll explain how you can send 817 00:36:48,625 --> 00:36:53,171 your very own candy cane code as a gift to someone special 818 00:36:53,213 --> 00:36:55,215 just in time for Christmas. 819 00:36:55,256 --> 00:36:56,966 Over to you, Shannon. 820 00:36:57,008 --> 00:36:58,760 [applause] 821 00:37:04,057 --> 00:37:05,558 -Oh. -Are you alright? 822 00:37:05,600 --> 00:37:06,976 -Are you okay? -Yeah. 823 00:37:08,228 --> 00:37:10,230 You did great. I am so proud of you. 824 00:37:10,271 --> 00:37:11,606 I was like a deer in the headlights. 825 00:37:11,648 --> 00:37:14,567 You persevered with a little assist from Mr. Winters. 826 00:37:14,609 --> 00:37:16,695 You're a natural character, Mr. Winters. 827 00:37:16,736 --> 00:37:18,905 Well, you know, I did a little theater in high school. 828 00:37:25,245 --> 00:37:26,705 I owe you one. 829 00:37:26,746 --> 00:37:28,373 You really kept me from being a train wreck out there. 830 00:37:28,415 --> 00:37:29,874 Come on. You're not a train wreck at all. 831 00:37:29,916 --> 00:37:31,001 You did great. 832 00:37:34,295 --> 00:37:35,922 There's really something special about all this, isn't there? 833 00:37:35,964 --> 00:37:37,132 Mmhmm. 834 00:37:37,173 --> 00:37:38,466 A little magic in it. 835 00:37:40,552 --> 00:37:44,764 By the way, I'm having a lot of fun working with you. 836 00:37:45,432 --> 00:37:47,559 I'm having a lot of fun working with you, too. 837 00:37:48,184 --> 00:37:49,519 Okay. 838 00:37:51,938 --> 00:37:53,898 We probably should help her with the fans. 839 00:37:53,940 --> 00:37:56,776 Yeah. Yes, right. Absolutely. Fans wish I had one. 840 00:37:58,319 --> 00:38:02,782 * 841 00:38:10,957 --> 00:38:12,709 [humming] 842 00:38:21,468 --> 00:38:23,094 -Good morning. -Good morning. 843 00:38:24,304 --> 00:38:25,597 I just wanted to check in on you. 844 00:38:25,638 --> 00:38:27,515 You seemed a little tired last night. 845 00:38:27,557 --> 00:38:30,810 Oh, well we're just pulling some long hours, honey. 846 00:38:30,852 --> 00:38:31,978 Okay, good. 847 00:38:32,020 --> 00:38:33,313 You just let me know if you need a break. 848 00:38:33,355 --> 00:38:34,522 I will. 849 00:38:36,107 --> 00:38:39,069 Mr. Winters, is he going to be a permanent addition to the show? 850 00:38:39,110 --> 00:38:40,820 Time will tell. 851 00:38:40,862 --> 00:38:43,323 You know, the best moments on air happen 852 00:38:43,365 --> 00:38:45,700 when you just roll with the unexpected. 853 00:38:46,409 --> 00:38:47,952 Something between you two, 854 00:38:47,994 --> 00:38:50,538 sort of a will they or won't they vibe? 855 00:38:50,580 --> 00:38:51,748 Why do you say that? 856 00:38:51,790 --> 00:38:53,792 Well, you have an undeniable chemistry, 857 00:38:53,833 --> 00:38:56,294 and it's always about what's best for the show. 858 00:38:56,336 --> 00:38:58,171 Well, your what's best for the show. 859 00:39:00,632 --> 00:39:02,634 Gail put off retiring. 860 00:39:02,676 --> 00:39:04,761 One more Christmas on the air together. 861 00:39:04,803 --> 00:39:07,180 I honestly don't know if I have another year left in me. 862 00:39:07,222 --> 00:39:08,765 You know what they say. 863 00:39:08,807 --> 00:39:12,644 You can retire, but you can't retire from being incredible. 864 00:39:13,728 --> 00:39:15,188 [laughs] It's so cheesy. 865 00:39:15,230 --> 00:39:17,190 Just go. I'll throw you out of here. 866 00:39:19,526 --> 00:39:21,778 [Amanda] How is your sofa bed? 867 00:39:21,820 --> 00:39:24,739 I didn't use it that much, actually. 868 00:39:24,781 --> 00:39:26,491 I spent most of the night hanging out with Murray. 869 00:39:26,533 --> 00:39:27,909 Are you an early riser? 870 00:39:28,660 --> 00:39:31,204 No. No, but you're a very noisy sleeper. 871 00:39:31,246 --> 00:39:32,664 Am absolutely not a noisy sleeper. 872 00:39:32,706 --> 00:39:34,332 -Yes, you are. -No, I am not. 873 00:39:34,374 --> 00:39:35,917 No, you are. And we're up front. 874 00:39:35,959 --> 00:39:38,962 I can actually hear. Your snoring is like a buzz saw. 875 00:39:39,004 --> 00:39:40,005 -Oh, really? -Yeah. 876 00:39:40,046 --> 00:39:41,464 You talk in your sleep and loudly. 877 00:39:41,506 --> 00:39:42,716 No, I don't. 878 00:39:42,757 --> 00:39:44,259 Yeah, you do. And it's really crazy stuff. 879 00:39:44,300 --> 00:39:46,928 Like, you make bad puns and then you laugh at your own jokes. 880 00:39:46,970 --> 00:39:49,723 Well, it just proves I'm naturally funny [laughs]. 881 00:39:49,764 --> 00:39:52,350 Okay, All joking aside, you are definitely proving yourself 882 00:39:52,392 --> 00:39:53,560 on this trip. 883 00:39:53,601 --> 00:39:55,687 Well, thank you. I'm happy to be here. 884 00:39:57,230 --> 00:39:59,899 So, listen, when did you start working for Gail? 885 00:40:02,402 --> 00:40:06,614 Let's see. It was right after my mom passed 886 00:40:06,656 --> 00:40:08,658 around around the time I was getting my marketing degree. 887 00:40:08,700 --> 00:40:10,744 They had been friends for years and Gail was taking off 888 00:40:10,785 --> 00:40:13,121 like a rocket at HSC. 889 00:40:13,163 --> 00:40:14,748 She needed an assistant. So... 890 00:40:14,789 --> 00:40:16,750 She seems a little more than a boss, huh? 891 00:40:16,791 --> 00:40:18,960 She is. We're family. 892 00:40:22,255 --> 00:40:23,840 How close are you with Elizabeth? 893 00:40:25,592 --> 00:40:26,760 Why do you ask? 894 00:40:26,801 --> 00:40:28,219 I just wondered if she gave you any insight 895 00:40:28,261 --> 00:40:30,263 as to why Gail is retiring. 896 00:40:32,682 --> 00:40:34,142 No, I mean, she didn't mention anything to me. 897 00:40:34,184 --> 00:40:37,604 I can't help but feel that she's not telling me something. 898 00:40:37,645 --> 00:40:41,107 [emotional music] 899 00:40:44,778 --> 00:40:47,947 [cheery holiday music] 900 00:40:53,286 --> 00:40:55,080 We're here! 901 00:41:04,089 --> 00:41:07,133 I have to get going. We have a busy day. 902 00:41:07,175 --> 00:41:08,301 Okay. 903 00:41:14,057 --> 00:41:15,225 [door slams] 904 00:41:17,102 --> 00:41:18,311 [sighs] 905 00:41:20,647 --> 00:41:22,148 -Gail. -Mmm. 906 00:41:22,190 --> 00:41:24,234 It's time for another daily health check. 907 00:41:25,985 --> 00:41:27,320 Okay. 908 00:41:31,866 --> 00:41:38,331 You know, I know this is none of my business, but... 909 00:41:38,373 --> 00:41:40,041 Why are you not telling Amanda now? 910 00:41:40,667 --> 00:41:42,043 I will tell her. 911 00:41:42,669 --> 00:41:44,254 After Christmas. 912 00:41:44,671 --> 00:41:46,006 Okay, listen, I respect your decision. 913 00:41:46,047 --> 00:41:47,298 I do. It's just... 914 00:41:47,924 --> 00:41:49,801 If I may. 915 00:41:49,843 --> 00:41:51,177 It's going to be really hard on Amanda 916 00:41:51,219 --> 00:41:52,637 if she finds it on her own. 917 00:41:52,679 --> 00:41:53,888 And I'm only telling you that 918 00:41:53,930 --> 00:41:56,016 because you two are so close. Okay? 919 00:41:57,392 --> 00:42:00,729 Right. Shall we? 920 00:42:02,063 --> 00:42:05,275 * 921 00:42:14,951 --> 00:42:21,124 So, Gail, anything special on your Christmas list this year? 922 00:42:21,166 --> 00:42:23,877 I don't make a list. I just like to be surprised. 923 00:42:23,918 --> 00:42:25,754 Oh. What about you, Amanda? 924 00:42:25,795 --> 00:42:27,172 Anything special on your Christmas list? 925 00:42:27,213 --> 00:42:30,050 Honestly, I haven't had the time to give it much thought. 926 00:42:30,091 --> 00:42:31,634 You do realize you only have 10 shopping days left 927 00:42:31,676 --> 00:42:33,345 till Christmas, right? 928 00:42:33,386 --> 00:42:34,846 Well, I guess I'm with Gail. 929 00:42:34,888 --> 00:42:36,931 I do love a good surprise. 930 00:42:36,973 --> 00:42:39,434 What is your favorite Christmas gift ever? 931 00:42:39,476 --> 00:42:41,144 -My favorite Christmas gift. -Mmhmm. 932 00:42:41,186 --> 00:42:44,272 I remember one year my mom sent away for a personalized 933 00:42:44,314 --> 00:42:47,025 storybook where my sister and I were the main characters, 934 00:42:47,067 --> 00:42:49,486 and we went on this epic Christmas Eve adventure 935 00:42:49,527 --> 00:42:52,030 with Santa Claus. It was so much fun. 936 00:42:52,072 --> 00:42:53,406 It was like we had our own version 937 00:42:53,448 --> 00:42:54,532 of "A Night Before Christmas". 938 00:42:54,574 --> 00:42:57,035 It's beautiful. And look at you now. 939 00:42:57,077 --> 00:43:00,497 You're an apprentice to a real life version of Santa Claus. 940 00:43:00,538 --> 00:43:01,581 I think you're on to something. 941 00:43:01,623 --> 00:43:02,791 Cheers. 942 00:43:02,832 --> 00:43:04,000 [all] Merry Christmas. 943 00:43:04,042 --> 00:43:05,085 Hello there. 944 00:43:08,713 --> 00:43:09,923 You said it yourself. 945 00:43:09,964 --> 00:43:12,217 I was never one to be easily discouraged. 946 00:43:15,470 --> 00:43:17,972 Everyone. James Andrews. 947 00:43:18,640 --> 00:43:19,891 James. Everyone. 948 00:43:19,933 --> 00:43:21,976 That's right. James, I recognize you from TV. 949 00:43:22,018 --> 00:43:23,395 Yeah. My mom loved her soaps. 950 00:43:23,436 --> 00:43:24,896 You, my friend, were her favorite. 951 00:43:24,938 --> 00:43:26,773 Thank you. It's always nice to hear. 952 00:43:26,815 --> 00:43:28,441 Well it's deserved. 953 00:43:28,483 --> 00:43:31,528 James, why don't we go for a walk? 954 00:43:31,569 --> 00:43:32,904 I never thought you'd ask. 955 00:43:36,741 --> 00:43:38,243 So are they like? 956 00:43:38,284 --> 00:43:39,661 They were. 957 00:43:39,703 --> 00:43:42,789 Once upon a time, James and Gail were engaged. 958 00:43:43,790 --> 00:43:45,500 -Really? -Mmhmm. 959 00:43:45,834 --> 00:43:49,045 Not to be indelicate, but why are you here? 960 00:43:49,087 --> 00:43:51,297 Maybe because with age comes wisdom. 961 00:43:51,339 --> 00:43:53,466 I've always regretted what happened with us. 962 00:43:54,968 --> 00:43:57,429 Can't help but wonder what if we had stayed together? 963 00:43:58,013 --> 00:43:59,472 Yeah. 964 00:43:59,514 --> 00:44:03,143 As much as I love my life, I've wondered what-if sometimes. 965 00:44:04,269 --> 00:44:06,438 What if we try it again? 966 00:44:09,899 --> 00:44:11,735 It's too late to start over. 967 00:44:11,776 --> 00:44:14,821 Well, we wouldn't. We'd pick up where we left off. 968 00:44:17,907 --> 00:44:19,784 You're not proposing to me again, are you? 969 00:44:19,826 --> 00:44:22,162 No, no. I just want to show you that I kept it. 970 00:44:22,954 --> 00:44:25,040 You always held a place in my heart, Gail. 971 00:44:25,665 --> 00:44:27,459 You're the one that got away. 972 00:44:32,130 --> 00:44:35,717 I am sorry that you came all the way out here for nothing. 973 00:44:35,759 --> 00:44:39,929 I... I just don't have time right now, James. 974 00:44:42,223 --> 00:44:45,560 [emotional music] 975 00:44:58,406 --> 00:44:59,824 So? 976 00:44:59,866 --> 00:45:02,035 I can reach out after the tour is over? 977 00:45:03,787 --> 00:45:05,538 I'm sorry. 978 00:45:07,540 --> 00:45:10,251 [emotional music] 979 00:45:15,799 --> 00:45:17,217 Goodbye handsome. 980 00:45:28,853 --> 00:45:30,105 James. 981 00:45:31,731 --> 00:45:32,982 Hi. 982 00:45:35,360 --> 00:45:38,154 You know, I've worked alongside Gail for the past decade. 983 00:45:38,738 --> 00:45:40,156 For what it's worth, 984 00:45:40,198 --> 00:45:41,825 I don't think you should give up. 985 00:45:41,866 --> 00:45:43,243 Not yet. 986 00:45:47,080 --> 00:45:48,873 These are the rest of our tour dates, 987 00:45:48,915 --> 00:45:51,209 along with my cell number. 988 00:45:51,251 --> 00:45:52,293 Thank you. 989 00:45:54,045 --> 00:45:55,964 What makes you think she'll change your mind. 990 00:45:56,006 --> 00:45:57,882 If nothing else? 991 00:45:57,924 --> 00:46:01,052 She's a firm believer in giving people second chances. 992 00:46:02,762 --> 00:46:06,391 [cheerful holiday music] 993 00:46:11,104 --> 00:46:13,565 What is your judging criteria, Gail? 994 00:46:15,775 --> 00:46:17,610 -First presentation. -Mmhmm. 995 00:46:17,652 --> 00:46:19,195 Second taste. 996 00:46:19,237 --> 00:46:22,240 I will give each category a score between 1 and 10. 997 00:46:22,282 --> 00:46:23,491 Great. 998 00:46:23,533 --> 00:46:24,909 I'm in. 999 00:46:24,951 --> 00:46:27,954 I present to you peanut butter Christmas mice. 1000 00:46:27,996 --> 00:46:30,623 And I present to you Ms. Christmas, Ms. Holiday 1001 00:46:30,665 --> 00:46:32,292 and Mr. Winters. Gingerbread cookies. 1002 00:46:32,334 --> 00:46:32,917 That's impressive. 1003 00:46:32,959 --> 00:46:33,793 I need a comeback. 1004 00:46:33,835 --> 00:46:35,086 From what? 1005 00:46:35,128 --> 00:46:36,129 From when you chose my Ms. Christmas doughnut. 1006 00:46:36,171 --> 00:46:37,672 And I totally destroyed him. 1007 00:46:37,714 --> 00:46:40,508 Children. That wasn't a competition. 1008 00:46:40,550 --> 00:46:42,093 This is. 1009 00:46:42,135 --> 00:46:43,011 Game on. 1010 00:46:47,390 --> 00:46:48,475 It looks dry. 1011 00:46:57,317 --> 00:46:58,610 -Brace yourself. -Good choice. 1012 00:47:01,279 --> 00:47:03,031 Get ready for another disappointment. 1013 00:47:06,159 --> 00:47:07,118 Huh? 1014 00:47:07,702 --> 00:47:08,787 It's a tie. 1015 00:47:08,828 --> 00:47:10,538 Oh, come... What?! A tie! 1016 00:47:10,580 --> 00:47:12,540 Each are equally exceptional. 1017 00:47:12,582 --> 00:47:13,917 Congratulations. 1018 00:47:13,958 --> 00:47:15,627 Hey, if you need a tie-breaker on those cookies, 1019 00:47:15,669 --> 00:47:16,670 you know where to find me. 1020 00:47:16,711 --> 00:47:18,296 [all laugh] 1021 00:47:18,338 --> 00:47:19,964 All right. I'm going to try one of yours. Okay? 1022 00:47:20,006 --> 00:47:21,299 They do look adorable. 1023 00:47:21,341 --> 00:47:22,384 Cheers. 1024 00:47:26,638 --> 00:47:29,557 [cheerful holiday music] 1025 00:47:34,604 --> 00:47:35,563 Mr. Winters. 1026 00:47:35,605 --> 00:47:37,065 Ms. Holiday. 1027 00:47:37,107 --> 00:47:38,858 What is the absolute best Christmas present there is? 1028 00:47:38,900 --> 00:47:40,527 Oh, I don't know. Ms. Holiday. 1029 00:47:40,568 --> 00:47:42,862 What is the absolute best Christmas present? 1030 00:47:42,904 --> 00:47:44,155 A broken drum. 1031 00:47:44,197 --> 00:47:46,074 Because you just can't beat it. 1032 00:47:47,909 --> 00:47:49,494 Oh! Here all evening, folks. 1033 00:47:49,536 --> 00:47:50,620 Right here. 1034 00:47:50,662 --> 00:47:52,455 Ho, ho, ho! 1035 00:47:53,581 --> 00:47:55,542 That was funny, a little. 1036 00:47:56,668 --> 00:48:00,130 Oh, well, I do think that we can do a little better 1037 00:48:00,171 --> 00:48:01,756 than a broken drum. 1038 00:48:01,798 --> 00:48:04,092 The best present that I can think of. 1039 00:48:04,843 --> 00:48:07,595 It's just being here with all of you. 1040 00:48:09,264 --> 00:48:11,433 Thank you for coming. 1041 00:48:11,474 --> 00:48:13,601 [applause] 1042 00:48:13,643 --> 00:48:15,562 * Christmas * 1043 00:48:15,603 --> 00:48:16,438 * It's a big one. * 1044 00:48:16,479 --> 00:48:17,897 * Christmas. * 1045 00:48:17,939 --> 00:48:19,983 * Going home this Christmas * 1046 00:48:20,025 --> 00:48:22,152 Oh, this is extraordinary. 1047 00:48:23,611 --> 00:48:24,571 Thank you so much. 1048 00:48:24,612 --> 00:48:27,323 Letters for Santa, yay! Thank you. 1049 00:48:27,365 --> 00:48:29,409 This looks just like me. 1050 00:48:29,451 --> 00:48:31,494 * It's the best time of the year. * 1051 00:48:31,536 --> 00:48:33,496 -That's a keeper. -Oh, it's heavy. 1052 00:48:36,624 --> 00:48:37,876 [laughing] 1053 00:48:37,917 --> 00:48:39,502 Merry Christmas. 1054 00:48:41,421 --> 00:48:44,424 * I am waiting for a kiss * 1055 00:48:44,466 --> 00:48:48,970 * underneath the mistletoe * 1056 00:48:49,012 --> 00:48:52,640 * before we have to all go home * 1057 00:48:53,266 --> 00:48:57,354 He sprang to his sleigh, to his team, gave a whistle. 1058 00:48:57,395 --> 00:49:01,608 And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. 1059 00:49:01,649 --> 00:49:06,946 But I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight. 1060 00:49:06,988 --> 00:49:08,948 [Santa Claus] Happy Christmas to all. 1061 00:49:08,990 --> 00:49:11,368 And to all a good night. 1062 00:49:11,409 --> 00:49:13,828 I heard someone reading my favorite story 1063 00:49:13,870 --> 00:49:17,123 and I couldn't help stopping by to say Merry Christmas. 1064 00:49:17,165 --> 00:49:18,667 It's so good to see you, Santa. 1065 00:49:18,708 --> 00:49:21,961 Hello, Ms. Christmas. It's lovely to see you again. 1066 00:49:22,587 --> 00:49:24,798 Now there's a secret I want you all to know. 1067 00:49:24,839 --> 00:49:27,467 When the elves at the North Pole are running behind, 1068 00:49:27,509 --> 00:49:31,346 we sometimes catch up with a little help from Ms. Christmas. 1069 00:49:31,388 --> 00:49:35,058 She is almost as important to the Christmas holiday 1070 00:49:35,100 --> 00:49:36,559 as Santa himself. 1071 00:49:36,601 --> 00:49:37,686 Oh. 1072 00:49:37,727 --> 00:49:39,979 Thank you for those kind words, Santa. 1073 00:49:40,021 --> 00:49:42,023 A professional courtesy. 1074 00:49:42,065 --> 00:49:45,193 You boys and girls are all on the nice list. 1075 00:49:45,235 --> 00:49:48,863 Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. 1076 00:49:48,905 --> 00:49:50,699 -Merry Christmas, Santa. -[applause] 1077 00:49:54,035 --> 00:49:56,287 Did you arrange for the visit from Santa? 1078 00:49:56,329 --> 00:49:57,956 I thought maybe you did. 1079 00:50:02,877 --> 00:50:04,879 * 1080 00:50:06,881 --> 00:50:09,843 I have always wanted to try one of these things. 1081 00:50:09,884 --> 00:50:11,302 Oh, it looks like fun. 1082 00:50:11,344 --> 00:50:13,013 -These fun Carnival Games? -Yeah. 1083 00:50:13,054 --> 00:50:14,264 Okay. 1084 00:50:14,305 --> 00:50:15,515 I'm going to land on one of these three. 1085 00:50:15,557 --> 00:50:15,974 Are you ready? 1086 00:50:16,016 --> 00:50:17,017 All right. 1087 00:50:17,058 --> 00:50:18,393 Three, two, one. 1088 00:50:19,060 --> 00:50:20,020 Oh. Overshot it. 1089 00:50:20,061 --> 00:50:21,229 -Oh. -All right. 1090 00:50:21,271 --> 00:50:23,398 I'll try one and we'll see if we have. 1091 00:50:23,440 --> 00:50:24,941 I got to get you a prize. Okay? 1092 00:50:24,983 --> 00:50:27,027 -Okay. -I'm going to do this. 1093 00:50:27,068 --> 00:50:28,611 Win you a prize and not even look. 1094 00:50:30,613 --> 00:50:32,782 Oh, you know, I have an idea. 1095 00:50:32,824 --> 00:50:34,034 All right? Okay. 1096 00:50:34,075 --> 00:50:35,660 Just roll with me here. I'll be a backdrop. 1097 00:50:35,702 --> 00:50:36,661 Hit me with it, I swear. 1098 00:50:36,703 --> 00:50:37,495 Really? 1099 00:50:37,537 --> 00:50:38,830 Yeah. Just bounce it off me. 1100 00:50:39,581 --> 00:50:40,373 Oh. 1101 00:50:41,082 --> 00:50:42,292 Oh, you did it. 1102 00:50:43,209 --> 00:50:44,711 Yay! Good job. 1103 00:50:44,753 --> 00:50:46,171 Oh, there you go. 1104 00:50:46,212 --> 00:50:47,922 So. Oh, it's cute. 1105 00:50:48,631 --> 00:50:50,342 Hey, let's take a photo for posterity. 1106 00:50:51,343 --> 00:50:53,428 -Okay? Yeah, whereabouts? -Right there. 1107 00:50:54,095 --> 00:50:55,722 Okay. After you. 1108 00:50:55,764 --> 00:50:56,556 * 1109 00:50:56,598 --> 00:50:57,640 * Close your eyes. * 1110 00:50:57,682 --> 00:51:00,185 * Wish what you want to.* 1111 00:51:00,226 --> 00:51:01,853 Right here. Okay. 1112 00:51:02,103 --> 00:51:03,605 * 1113 00:51:03,646 --> 00:51:05,398 * 1114 00:51:05,440 --> 00:51:07,567 How are you doing? Thank you. 1115 00:51:07,609 --> 00:51:09,652 * I'm gonna keep it a secret.* 1116 00:51:09,694 --> 00:51:12,655 Can we take like four pictures or five or something? 1117 00:51:12,864 --> 00:51:14,824 * 1118 00:51:14,866 --> 00:51:17,952 Okay. This is like the day after Christmas. 1119 00:51:17,994 --> 00:51:19,621 -Okay. -Okay. 1120 00:51:21,122 --> 00:51:24,000 * Can't wait until Christmas * 1121 00:51:24,042 --> 00:51:28,922 * I won't ask for nothing. * 1122 00:51:28,963 --> 00:51:30,256 Right there. 1123 00:51:30,298 --> 00:51:32,967 * This is all I want * 1124 00:51:38,807 --> 00:51:40,517 You know, my mom had this marvelous theory 1125 00:51:40,558 --> 00:51:42,352 about missed kisses. -Yeah. 1126 00:51:42,394 --> 00:51:43,603 All the chances for romance 1127 00:51:43,645 --> 00:51:47,649 that you never pursue or they never work out. 1128 00:51:49,901 --> 00:51:54,447 But just so many things had to happen that are right or wrong 1129 00:51:54,489 --> 00:51:59,077 for us to end up right here in this moment together. 1130 00:52:01,579 --> 00:52:04,249 With every mistake I've ever made. 1131 00:52:04,290 --> 00:52:07,585 [romantic music] 1132 00:52:25,228 --> 00:52:26,938 I didn't want to miss another kiss 1133 00:52:28,690 --> 00:52:29,733 Goodnight. 1134 00:52:30,358 --> 00:52:31,693 Goodnight. 1135 00:52:42,704 --> 00:52:43,538 Hey. 1136 00:52:44,205 --> 00:52:46,624 I forgot that you live here. 1137 00:52:48,209 --> 00:52:49,627 So did I. Yeah. [laughs] 1138 00:52:52,213 --> 00:52:53,590 You know, listen, 1139 00:52:53,631 --> 00:52:55,425 I'm going to... I'm going to grab a snack, I think. 1140 00:52:55,467 --> 00:52:56,301 -Yeah. Good idea. -Yeah. 1141 00:52:56,343 --> 00:52:57,010 Yeah. 1142 00:52:57,052 --> 00:52:58,178 I'll be in a bit. 1143 00:52:58,219 --> 00:52:59,012 Okay. 1144 00:53:03,933 --> 00:53:04,976 Yes! 1145 00:53:10,190 --> 00:53:11,399 [chuckles] 1146 00:53:14,861 --> 00:53:16,029 [thud] 1147 00:53:18,406 --> 00:53:21,618 [tender music] 1148 00:53:28,083 --> 00:53:29,626 [sighs] 1149 00:53:48,978 --> 00:53:51,106 Hey, you stay away from the pastries. 1150 00:53:51,147 --> 00:53:52,816 -Okay. All right. -[laughs] 1151 00:53:55,151 --> 00:53:57,696 I guess now would be the time to tell me what's really going on. 1152 00:54:03,785 --> 00:54:05,787 Could we have some privacy, please? 1153 00:54:05,829 --> 00:54:07,122 Yeah, of course. 1154 00:54:09,416 --> 00:54:10,667 I'm sorry. 1155 00:54:17,841 --> 00:54:20,510 Um... let's sit. 1156 00:54:22,012 --> 00:54:23,179 Okay. 1157 00:54:29,436 --> 00:54:31,271 Honey, I... uh... 1158 00:54:33,523 --> 00:54:35,775 I have a brain tumor. 1159 00:54:39,112 --> 00:54:40,363 What? 1160 00:54:40,405 --> 00:54:42,615 Travis was hired to be my nurse. 1161 00:54:42,657 --> 00:54:47,579 Elizabeth insisted on it as a condition of the tour. 1162 00:54:47,620 --> 00:54:50,915 I know. This is not how I intended for you to find out. 1163 00:54:52,417 --> 00:54:54,169 I knew something was off. 1164 00:54:54,210 --> 00:54:55,295 I just... 1165 00:54:56,713 --> 00:54:58,840 that you've been so exhausted. 1166 00:54:58,882 --> 00:55:01,384 Your sudden decision to retire. 1167 00:55:01,426 --> 00:55:02,927 You wanted me to take over the show. 1168 00:55:02,969 --> 00:55:05,889 I have always intended for you to take over the show. 1169 00:55:06,806 --> 00:55:09,434 Now I just has to happen a little sooner 1170 00:55:09,476 --> 00:55:11,227 than I originally planned. 1171 00:55:11,269 --> 00:55:12,604 You should have told me. 1172 00:55:12,645 --> 00:55:14,147 Travis wanted me to. 1173 00:55:15,815 --> 00:55:17,776 I... wanted to wait till after Christmas. 1174 00:55:17,817 --> 00:55:21,863 After Christmas? Why? Why not now? 1175 00:55:21,905 --> 00:55:26,910 'Cause telling you makes it real, I guess. 1176 00:55:28,787 --> 00:55:30,955 Telling you makes it inevitable. 1177 00:55:34,584 --> 00:55:37,671 I don't want to be treated any differently, Amanda. 1178 00:55:37,712 --> 00:55:40,048 I just want to enjoy the time I have left 1179 00:55:40,090 --> 00:55:41,925 doing exactly what I love, 1180 00:55:41,966 --> 00:55:45,095 surrounded by the people that I love. 1181 00:55:45,136 --> 00:55:47,138 I was the one that was supposed to be there for you. 1182 00:55:47,180 --> 00:55:50,475 You have always been there for me, sweetheart. 1183 00:55:50,517 --> 00:55:52,394 And gifting you this show, honey, 1184 00:55:52,435 --> 00:55:54,396 means that I get to take care of you, too, 1185 00:55:54,437 --> 00:55:55,814 even after I'm gone. 1186 00:55:55,855 --> 00:55:57,399 Are you sure that you have pursued 1187 00:55:57,440 --> 00:56:00,360 every treatment possibility? 1188 00:56:00,402 --> 00:56:01,486 You know me. 1189 00:56:01,528 --> 00:56:03,697 I never give up without a fight. 1190 00:56:04,948 --> 00:56:06,408 But this is... 1191 00:56:06,449 --> 00:56:08,284 one battle I just might not win. 1192 00:56:16,459 --> 00:56:17,794 This isn't fair. 1193 00:56:18,712 --> 00:56:20,880 I am not ready to lose you. 1194 00:56:21,506 --> 00:56:26,845 They say I have another year, maybe two. 1195 00:56:26,886 --> 00:56:29,139 Well, that is too soon for me. 1196 00:56:30,473 --> 00:56:32,017 Listen to me. 1197 00:56:33,351 --> 00:56:36,438 I have had the most wonderful life 1198 00:56:36,479 --> 00:56:39,149 and knowing you has been the best part of it. 1199 00:56:42,152 --> 00:56:46,322 You are the daughter I always wished I had. 1200 00:56:47,657 --> 00:56:49,159 Oh, honey. 1201 00:56:57,042 --> 00:56:58,960 You may have thought it was the right thing to do 1202 00:56:59,002 --> 00:57:00,295 to not tell me. 1203 00:57:04,841 --> 00:57:06,384 But it feels selfish. 1204 00:57:08,178 --> 00:57:11,973 And I have never once known you to be selfish... 1205 00:57:12,015 --> 00:57:13,183 about anything. 1206 00:57:14,184 --> 00:57:15,268 I don't know what to say. 1207 00:57:15,310 --> 00:57:16,811 I just... 1208 00:57:16,853 --> 00:57:19,022 I think I need to talk to you about it in the morning. 1209 00:57:22,359 --> 00:57:23,777 Amanda. 1210 00:57:26,613 --> 00:57:29,783 [emotional music] 1211 00:57:39,417 --> 00:57:42,295 You know that if I could have told you, I would have. Right? 1212 00:57:42,337 --> 00:57:45,340 I understand. I just... I hate being deceived. 1213 00:57:45,382 --> 00:57:47,842 And this is worse because you both lied to me, 1214 00:57:47,884 --> 00:57:49,010 and I know that I'm in it. 1215 00:57:49,052 --> 00:57:53,181 And that is why I am truly, truly sorry. 1216 00:57:53,223 --> 00:57:54,099 Thank you. 1217 00:57:56,017 --> 00:57:57,686 I can't imagine my life without Gail. 1218 00:57:57,727 --> 00:58:00,355 She's been like a mother to me. 1219 00:58:01,648 --> 00:58:03,733 And you would do anything for her, wouldn't you? 1220 00:58:05,819 --> 00:58:07,070 Anything. 1221 00:58:09,614 --> 00:58:10,782 You know. 1222 00:58:12,909 --> 00:58:15,036 Nursing is not really my dream job. 1223 00:58:15,078 --> 00:58:16,413 I just did it 1224 00:58:16,454 --> 00:58:18,206 because I wanted to help my mom when she got sick. 1225 00:58:18,248 --> 00:58:19,624 I was lucky. 1226 00:58:19,666 --> 00:58:21,209 I got a chance to be with her all the way to the end. 1227 00:58:24,337 --> 00:58:25,755 Listen. 1228 00:58:27,382 --> 00:58:29,217 There's going to be a lot of hard days up ahead. 1229 00:58:30,885 --> 00:58:32,012 But there's also going to be days 1230 00:58:32,053 --> 00:58:33,263 you're going to have to cherish. Okay? 1231 00:58:33,304 --> 00:58:35,432 I'll be there for Gail every step of the way. 1232 00:58:36,433 --> 00:58:38,059 I'm sorry about your mom. 1233 00:58:38,101 --> 00:58:39,978 Oh, thanks. 1234 00:58:40,020 --> 00:58:41,688 But, you know, she's probably up there right now 1235 00:58:41,730 --> 00:58:43,314 staring down at me and she's happy 1236 00:58:43,356 --> 00:58:45,734 because I finally decided to do something for myself. 1237 00:58:45,775 --> 00:58:47,068 Like finding your dream job? 1238 00:58:47,110 --> 00:58:48,695 Yes. Like finding my dream job. 1239 00:58:48,737 --> 00:58:49,946 As a matter of fact, 1240 00:58:49,988 --> 00:58:53,408 I think playing Mr. Winters is my dream job. 1241 00:58:53,450 --> 00:58:56,327 And I owe it all to you and Gail for supporting me. 1242 00:58:56,369 --> 00:58:58,329 Yeah, you're a natural at it. 1243 00:58:58,371 --> 00:58:59,372 So are you. 1244 00:58:59,414 --> 00:59:00,749 I'm not quite there yet. 1245 00:59:00,790 --> 00:59:02,000 I have a lot to learn. 1246 00:59:06,004 --> 00:59:08,173 I think I'm ready to tell her how I feel. 1247 00:59:08,214 --> 00:59:09,299 That's a great idea. 1248 00:59:10,425 --> 00:59:11,801 Come on. 1249 00:59:17,682 --> 00:59:19,267 Gail... 1250 00:59:19,309 --> 00:59:21,811 Thank you for giving me time to process. 1251 00:59:22,896 --> 00:59:24,647 I'm not facing what you're facing, 1252 00:59:24,689 --> 00:59:28,234 and I don't know how I would handle it, 1253 00:59:28,276 --> 00:59:30,904 but I do know that you are trying to protect me, 1254 00:59:30,945 --> 00:59:32,989 and that's what matters the most. 1255 00:59:33,031 --> 00:59:35,033 Now, for the rest of the tour, you're going to have to tell me 1256 00:59:35,075 --> 00:59:37,202 how you're doing on a daily basis. 1257 00:59:37,243 --> 00:59:41,164 Today I am feeling good despite the extra work. 1258 00:59:41,206 --> 00:59:43,458 The tours made me feel like I'm ten years younger. 1259 00:59:43,500 --> 00:59:44,876 I'm glad to hear it. 1260 00:59:46,002 --> 00:59:47,420 What is your professional opinion? 1261 00:59:47,462 --> 00:59:49,839 Well, it is true that being active and productive 1262 00:59:49,881 --> 00:59:51,841 is beneficial health wise. 1263 00:59:52,842 --> 00:59:56,805 With this specific diagnosis, things can remain good 1264 00:59:56,846 --> 00:59:58,848 until, unfortunately, they aren't. 1265 00:59:58,890 --> 01:00:00,350 It can take a turn very suddenly. 1266 01:00:03,395 --> 01:00:05,814 -Gail. -Mm? 1267 01:00:05,855 --> 01:00:07,565 I'm going to need you to be honest. 1268 01:00:08,692 --> 01:00:11,486 I will. I promise. 1269 01:00:12,487 --> 01:00:15,073 And Travis, if you become concerned about Gail's health 1270 01:00:15,115 --> 01:00:17,325 at any moment, just tell me, okay? 1271 01:00:17,367 --> 01:00:19,244 I will. I promise. 1272 01:00:19,869 --> 01:00:21,413 Well, all right. 1273 01:00:21,454 --> 01:00:22,664 I think it's important that we embrace the silver lining 1274 01:00:22,706 --> 01:00:24,874 in this not so great situation. 1275 01:00:26,042 --> 01:00:30,171 For better or worse, we are all in this together now. 1276 01:00:30,213 --> 01:00:33,800 So let's make every moment that we have on the road count 1277 01:00:33,842 --> 01:00:36,136 as a family. All right? 1278 01:00:36,177 --> 01:00:37,262 You got it. 1279 01:00:38,596 --> 01:00:39,389 Sorry to interrupt. Are you ready for our shoot? 1280 01:00:39,431 --> 01:00:40,640 -Oh, yes. -Yes. 1281 01:00:40,682 --> 01:00:43,518 -[Gail] Family photos. -[Travis] Great. 1282 01:00:43,560 --> 01:00:44,519 [Gail] Okay. 1283 01:00:44,561 --> 01:00:45,562 [Amanda] Down here? 1284 01:00:45,603 --> 01:00:46,604 -Come on right in here. -All right. 1285 01:00:50,525 --> 01:00:51,901 Let's give your coats over there. Great. 1286 01:00:53,486 --> 01:00:54,612 All right. You look spectacular. 1287 01:00:58,867 --> 01:01:01,202 Great. All right. Give me a little holiday cheer. 1288 01:01:01,244 --> 01:01:03,079 -Merry Christmas. -[both] Merry Christmas. 1289 01:01:06,249 --> 01:01:07,250 Mr. Winters. 1290 01:01:07,292 --> 01:01:08,501 Ms. Holiday. 1291 01:01:08,543 --> 01:01:10,920 Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? 1292 01:01:10,962 --> 01:01:13,631 I'm afraid not. I actually haven't even started. 1293 01:01:13,673 --> 01:01:15,258 Wow. Well, you had better catch up 1294 01:01:15,300 --> 01:01:17,969 because there are only four more Christmas shopping days left. 1295 01:01:18,011 --> 01:01:19,763 -Ooh. -That's right. 1296 01:01:19,804 --> 01:01:21,639 -[applause] -Four more days. 1297 01:01:25,810 --> 01:01:28,355 Do you know why they call me Ms. Christmas? 1298 01:01:28,396 --> 01:01:30,899 Because I pride myself on being able to pick out 1299 01:01:30,940 --> 01:01:33,318 the perfect gift for anyone. 1300 01:01:34,319 --> 01:01:36,279 Like. This. 1301 01:01:36,321 --> 01:01:40,283 This is a little piece of jewelry that I absolutely adore. 1302 01:01:40,325 --> 01:01:42,243 I first saw them when I was touring 1303 01:01:42,285 --> 01:01:45,538 the local craft shops right here in Mission. In fact... 1304 01:01:45,580 --> 01:01:46,873 Thank you, Mr. Winters. 1305 01:01:46,915 --> 01:01:48,249 Jaydene, come here. 1306 01:01:49,709 --> 01:01:52,128 In fact, I love them so much that I asked Jaydene here 1307 01:01:52,170 --> 01:01:54,130 if she could possibly find a way to make enough 1308 01:01:54,172 --> 01:01:56,591 so that we could share them with all of you. 1309 01:01:56,633 --> 01:02:00,178 Jaydene, what was the inspiration for this idea? 1310 01:02:01,054 --> 01:02:04,808 Well, in "A Christmas Carol", Scrooge says, 1311 01:02:04,849 --> 01:02:07,227 I will honor Christmas in my heart 1312 01:02:07,268 --> 01:02:09,145 and try to keep it all the year. 1313 01:02:09,187 --> 01:02:12,232 And with this brooch, you can honor Christmas 1314 01:02:12,273 --> 01:02:14,818 by keeping it near your heart. 1315 01:02:14,859 --> 01:02:16,528 Oh, that's so beautiful. 1316 01:02:16,569 --> 01:02:18,321 -Thank you. -[applause] 1317 01:02:18,363 --> 01:02:21,491 Shall we see if the audience loves it as much as I do? 1318 01:02:21,533 --> 01:02:23,034 I think they will. 1319 01:02:24,202 --> 01:02:26,746 All right. Are you ready? 1320 01:02:26,788 --> 01:02:32,127 This item goes on sale... right now. 1321 01:02:34,921 --> 01:02:37,674 Wow. That sold out fast. 1322 01:02:37,716 --> 01:02:38,925 Record time. 1323 01:02:38,967 --> 01:02:41,636 Wow. We are all sold out already. 1324 01:02:41,678 --> 01:02:44,889 That was faster than Santa can shoot down the chimney, wasn't it? 1325 01:02:44,931 --> 01:02:46,474 Congratulations Jaydene. 1326 01:02:46,516 --> 01:02:47,684 -Seriously? -Yes. 1327 01:02:47,726 --> 01:02:49,227 That's incredible. 1328 01:02:51,229 --> 01:02:54,399 You are a reminder that small towns like Mission 1329 01:02:54,441 --> 01:02:56,359 are not only great places to visit, 1330 01:02:56,401 --> 01:02:59,279 but they are great places to shop, too. 1331 01:02:59,320 --> 01:03:01,489 -Thank you so much. -Yes. 1332 01:03:01,531 --> 01:03:04,534 Thank you. And we'll be right back. 1333 01:03:04,576 --> 01:03:06,411 [applause] 1334 01:03:11,458 --> 01:03:12,584 You okay? 1335 01:03:13,376 --> 01:03:15,628 Yeah, I'm perfectly fine. I just... 1336 01:03:15,670 --> 01:03:16,838 It's exciting. 1337 01:03:16,880 --> 01:03:19,299 Hello, and Merry Christmas, everybody. 1338 01:03:22,469 --> 01:03:24,262 Thank you. Hello. 1339 01:03:31,603 --> 01:03:37,275 Oh, Gail, you are dehydrated, probably from your medications. 1340 01:03:37,317 --> 01:03:39,235 So what I'm going to do is I'm going to give you 1341 01:03:39,277 --> 01:03:41,863 an IV of fluids and hopefully you'll feel better soon. 1342 01:03:41,905 --> 01:03:43,114 Thank you. 1343 01:03:43,156 --> 01:03:46,076 I'm grateful you were on this trip with us. 1344 01:03:46,117 --> 01:03:48,203 That's my job. And my pleasure. 1345 01:03:48,244 --> 01:03:49,704 Mr. Winters just is my side hustle. 1346 01:03:50,830 --> 01:03:52,415 Okay. 1347 01:03:52,457 --> 01:03:53,667 -Gail. -Mmhmm. 1348 01:03:53,708 --> 01:03:55,335 When you're ready, there is someone outside. 1349 01:03:55,377 --> 01:03:57,379 And I think you'd be interested to hear what he has to say. 1350 01:03:57,420 --> 01:03:59,631 -Okay. We'll be out soon. -Good. 1351 01:04:06,012 --> 01:04:07,639 -Oh, thank you. -You're welcome. 1352 01:04:07,681 --> 01:04:09,140 -Oh, it's chilly. -Mmhmm. 1353 01:04:16,314 --> 01:04:17,399 Hi. 1354 01:04:18,733 --> 01:04:20,819 -So nice to see you. -Hi. 1355 01:04:20,860 --> 01:04:22,570 -I'm glad you came. -Thanks so much. 1356 01:04:22,612 --> 01:04:23,655 Gail. 1357 01:04:25,990 --> 01:04:27,909 You, my dear, are a stinker. 1358 01:04:29,744 --> 01:04:31,079 Come on, Travis. 1359 01:04:31,121 --> 01:04:32,664 I think these two have a lot of catching up to do. 1360 01:04:32,706 --> 01:04:33,790 Oh, no. You both stay. 1361 01:04:33,832 --> 01:04:35,333 You are in this with me now. 1362 01:04:36,334 --> 01:04:38,795 James, would you like to have a seat? 1363 01:04:38,837 --> 01:04:39,754 Thank you. 1364 01:04:40,296 --> 01:04:41,506 -Hey. -Good to see you. 1365 01:04:45,385 --> 01:04:48,888 So why don't you tell us how you both met? 1366 01:04:48,930 --> 01:04:52,308 We were high school sweethearts with a knack for theater. 1367 01:04:52,350 --> 01:04:55,437 And after graduation, we took a chance at Hollywood. 1368 01:04:55,478 --> 01:04:58,523 We're working steady, getting supporting roles, a few leads. 1369 01:04:58,565 --> 01:04:59,983 Plus, we both wanted to get married. 1370 01:05:00,025 --> 01:05:01,317 But I had to take a break. 1371 01:05:01,359 --> 01:05:04,154 Move back to Westport to help out my parents. 1372 01:05:04,195 --> 01:05:07,365 And after a while, I had no desire to move back. 1373 01:05:07,407 --> 01:05:09,993 But James, and rightly so, had no desire to leave. 1374 01:05:10,035 --> 01:05:13,163 We kept in touch for a while, but we just drifted apart. 1375 01:05:13,204 --> 01:05:15,999 I concur with most of the facts of that story. 1376 01:05:16,041 --> 01:05:17,834 So what did I get wrong? 1377 01:05:17,876 --> 01:05:19,002 Hey, if you just said the word. 1378 01:05:19,044 --> 01:05:20,587 I would have left it all behind for you. 1379 01:05:21,087 --> 01:05:22,547 I could never do that to you. 1380 01:05:23,548 --> 01:05:25,759 I think we were just following our heart at the time 1381 01:05:25,800 --> 01:05:28,553 and it just didn't lead us back to each other until now. 1382 01:05:29,054 --> 01:05:30,180 Why now? 1383 01:05:30,221 --> 01:05:32,223 I'd like to be a sponsor on the tour. 1384 01:05:32,265 --> 01:05:34,726 You can't be serious. The tour is almost over. 1385 01:05:34,768 --> 01:05:36,269 I'm absolutely serious. 1386 01:05:36,311 --> 01:05:38,438 I'll have you know, you're looking at the primary investor. 1387 01:05:38,480 --> 01:05:41,024 The Pop-Up Christmas tree company. 1388 01:05:41,066 --> 01:05:43,693 And what is the pop up Christmas Tree Company? 1389 01:05:43,735 --> 01:05:44,986 It's easier to show you. 1390 01:05:46,237 --> 01:05:50,992 This is our pocket-sized travel version. 1391 01:05:51,034 --> 01:05:54,954 And it's for people who spend time on the road at Christmas, 1392 01:05:54,996 --> 01:05:56,414 Ain't that cute? 1393 01:05:56,456 --> 01:05:58,875 And we have these that range anywhere from six inches 1394 01:05:58,917 --> 01:06:00,877 like this model on up to six feet. 1395 01:06:00,919 --> 01:06:02,879 I've got to say, I kind of love it. 1396 01:06:02,921 --> 01:06:03,755 What do you guys think? 1397 01:06:03,797 --> 01:06:04,923 It made me smile. 1398 01:06:04,964 --> 01:06:06,049 I side with Gail here. 1399 01:06:06,091 --> 01:06:07,425 I think people are going to love it. 1400 01:06:07,467 --> 01:06:09,052 All right, Amanda, do you think you can find a spot 1401 01:06:09,094 --> 01:06:10,679 for a kiosk for James? 1402 01:06:10,720 --> 01:06:11,805 I am on it. 1403 01:06:11,846 --> 01:06:13,264 In the meantime, 1404 01:06:13,306 --> 01:06:16,059 how about you and I take a little tour around Elmhurst? 1405 01:06:16,101 --> 01:06:18,269 -Shall we? -Yes, we shall. 1406 01:06:19,521 --> 01:06:21,356 What made you just start writing me? 1407 01:06:21,398 --> 01:06:24,317 "For All of Christmas" came on one night 1408 01:06:24,359 --> 01:06:27,737 and I got to thinking how happy we were 1409 01:06:27,779 --> 01:06:31,991 and the fact that we never did have a good reason 1410 01:06:32,033 --> 01:06:33,243 for breaking up. 1411 01:06:33,284 --> 01:06:35,954 Nope. Love was still there. 1412 01:06:37,789 --> 01:06:41,793 But I needed more. I needed a purpose. 1413 01:06:42,794 --> 01:06:44,254 A creative outlet. 1414 01:06:45,046 --> 01:06:48,466 I know. Had we stayed together, none of this would exist. 1415 01:06:49,634 --> 01:06:51,803 You managed to make the world a better place. 1416 01:06:58,685 --> 01:07:01,771 * 1417 01:07:07,152 --> 01:07:08,528 Merry Christmas. 1418 01:07:09,821 --> 01:07:11,364 So what's the verdict? 1419 01:07:11,406 --> 01:07:13,825 People like them. Festive and convenient. 1420 01:07:13,867 --> 01:07:15,410 Those are the key takeaways. 1421 01:07:15,452 --> 01:07:17,662 So how would you feel about coming on air with me tonight? 1422 01:07:17,704 --> 01:07:19,164 I would like that. 1423 01:07:19,205 --> 01:07:21,249 Back on stage together. 1424 01:07:21,291 --> 01:07:22,709 It would be just like old times. 1425 01:07:23,835 --> 01:07:25,211 Gail? 1426 01:07:25,253 --> 01:07:26,713 Gail. Gail. Gail. Gail. Gail. 1427 01:07:26,755 --> 01:07:27,839 I gotcha. I gotcha. 1428 01:07:27,881 --> 01:07:28,965 -Gail? -Can you hear me? 1429 01:07:29,007 --> 01:07:30,759 Gail, we're here. 1430 01:07:30,800 --> 01:07:32,260 Hey, we're here. 1431 01:07:32,302 --> 01:07:34,721 Gail. All right, call 911 and put it on speaker, please. 1432 01:07:35,180 --> 01:07:36,097 Gail? 1433 01:07:37,349 --> 01:07:38,600 Gail. Honey, can you hear me? 1434 01:07:40,352 --> 01:07:41,936 [operator] 911. What is your emergency? 1435 01:07:41,978 --> 01:07:43,813 I need an ambulance to Elmhurst Fairgrounds. 1436 01:07:43,855 --> 01:07:45,940 I've got a female here early 60s, unconscious, 1437 01:07:45,982 --> 01:07:47,567 with an erratic pulse. 1438 01:07:47,609 --> 01:07:49,486 I think she's having an adverse reaction to her medication. 1439 01:07:49,527 --> 01:07:50,862 [operator] What is the medication for? 1440 01:07:51,363 --> 01:07:52,989 Metastatic brain cancer. 1441 01:07:53,031 --> 01:07:54,783 [operator] Standby on the line. An ambulance is en route. 1442 01:07:54,824 --> 01:07:56,034 Thank you. Gail? 1443 01:07:56,076 --> 01:07:57,035 Gail, we're here. Okay? 1444 01:07:57,077 --> 01:07:58,078 Can you hear me? 1445 01:08:02,248 --> 01:08:04,209 [tender music] 1446 01:08:04,250 --> 01:08:05,669 Welcome back. 1447 01:08:10,006 --> 01:08:11,049 What happened? 1448 01:08:11,091 --> 01:08:12,884 Oh, you're in the hospital. 1449 01:08:12,926 --> 01:08:15,512 You just had an allergic reaction to your medication. 1450 01:08:15,553 --> 01:08:16,930 They've adjusted the prescription. 1451 01:08:16,971 --> 01:08:18,473 It shouldn't happen again. 1452 01:08:20,809 --> 01:08:23,186 Elizabeth wants us to cut the tour short. 1453 01:08:23,228 --> 01:08:25,397 She would feel better about you doing our final broadcast 1454 01:08:25,438 --> 01:08:26,773 at the studio. 1455 01:08:28,566 --> 01:08:29,984 What do you want to do? 1456 01:08:30,026 --> 01:08:31,319 It's not my decision to make. 1457 01:08:31,361 --> 01:08:34,406 I am making it up to you. 1458 01:08:34,447 --> 01:08:36,116 Whatever you decide, I'll stand by. 1459 01:08:41,955 --> 01:08:43,456 I'll check back in a bit. 1460 01:08:44,624 --> 01:08:46,418 They're going to keep you here to monitor you. 1461 01:08:46,459 --> 01:08:48,086 Just to be safe. 1462 01:08:48,128 --> 01:08:50,130 -Try to rest. -Thanks. 1463 01:08:50,171 --> 01:08:51,464 Okay. 1464 01:08:55,635 --> 01:08:56,720 Mm. 1465 01:08:58,179 --> 01:09:04,519 The lack of festiveness in this room just wouldn't do. 1466 01:09:04,561 --> 01:09:06,187 That's very thoughtful of you. 1467 01:09:08,565 --> 01:09:12,110 You gave us all quite a scare. 1468 01:09:12,152 --> 01:09:14,571 Yeah. Sorry. 1469 01:09:16,489 --> 01:09:18,283 We never did have great timing, did we? 1470 01:09:18,324 --> 01:09:21,786 No. We did not. 1471 01:09:21,828 --> 01:09:25,540 You know. I don't know how much time I have left. 1472 01:09:25,582 --> 01:09:29,461 That's why it's important for us to take the time 1473 01:09:29,502 --> 01:09:32,339 that we do have and make it count. 1474 01:09:32,380 --> 01:09:34,549 There is still something between us, isn't there? 1475 01:09:34,591 --> 01:09:36,009 Always has been. 1476 01:09:36,051 --> 01:09:38,303 If you don't have plans, why don't you come to Westport 1477 01:09:38,345 --> 01:09:39,929 and spend Christmas with me? 1478 01:09:39,971 --> 01:09:43,308 Spending Christmas with Ms. Christmas. 1479 01:09:43,350 --> 01:09:45,518 What could be possibly better than that? 1480 01:09:45,560 --> 01:09:48,313 Ms. Christmas is going to be retired by then, 1481 01:09:48,355 --> 01:09:50,982 so you'll have to settle for just me. 1482 01:09:51,941 --> 01:09:53,151 That's even better. 1483 01:10:03,078 --> 01:10:04,120 I have news. 1484 01:10:06,206 --> 01:10:07,332 How's she doing? 1485 01:10:07,374 --> 01:10:09,751 She's awake. As spirited as ever. 1486 01:10:09,793 --> 01:10:11,127 Oh, good. 1487 01:10:11,169 --> 01:10:14,422 So are we staying on the road or are we headed home? 1488 01:10:14,464 --> 01:10:15,924 To be determined. 1489 01:10:15,965 --> 01:10:17,717 I'll let you know as soon as we figure it out. 1490 01:10:17,759 --> 01:10:19,344 Okay. Keep me posted. 1491 01:10:19,386 --> 01:10:20,929 I'll be in the bus. 1492 01:10:20,970 --> 01:10:23,723 It's my happy place. I kind of need that right now. 1493 01:10:31,815 --> 01:10:33,274 I hate to think of what would have happened 1494 01:10:33,316 --> 01:10:34,609 if you hadn't been there. 1495 01:10:34,651 --> 01:10:36,069 Oh, let's just say I'm happy I was. 1496 01:10:37,904 --> 01:10:40,073 She's not just a patient. She's a friend. 1497 01:10:40,824 --> 01:10:42,033 We're in this together, right? 1498 01:10:42,075 --> 01:10:43,076 We are. 1499 01:10:44,661 --> 01:10:46,788 You know, Elizabeth wants us to head back to Westport early 1500 01:10:46,830 --> 01:10:48,581 to finish the last few episodes. 1501 01:10:49,416 --> 01:10:50,792 Gail is leaving it up to me. 1502 01:10:50,834 --> 01:10:52,335 It's a big decision to make. 1503 01:10:53,378 --> 01:10:54,546 What do you think? 1504 01:10:54,587 --> 01:10:56,381 I think you both owe it to yourselves 1505 01:10:56,423 --> 01:10:58,633 to finish what you started. 1506 01:10:58,675 --> 01:10:59,926 And not to worry. 1507 01:10:59,968 --> 01:11:01,386 I'll be right there with you the whole way. 1508 01:11:01,428 --> 01:11:02,804 I'll be arm's reach away from Gail 1509 01:11:02,846 --> 01:11:04,389 all the way to the end of the trip. 1510 01:11:04,431 --> 01:11:08,059 But you need to finish strong. 1511 01:11:08,101 --> 01:11:10,603 Because believe me, you will be so much more happier 1512 01:11:10,645 --> 01:11:12,689 knowing that you spent that extra time together. 1513 01:11:14,107 --> 01:11:16,317 That's exactly what I'd hoped you'd say. 1514 01:11:17,444 --> 01:11:18,987 -Thank you. -Come here. 1515 01:11:24,993 --> 01:11:26,578 Any news? 1516 01:11:26,619 --> 01:11:27,912 The doctor wants to keep her overnight. 1517 01:11:27,954 --> 01:11:29,748 Well, we have a show tonight. 1518 01:11:29,789 --> 01:11:32,083 In all these years, I have never missed one. 1519 01:11:32,125 --> 01:11:34,127 I'm going to have to have you fill in for me, honey. 1520 01:11:35,503 --> 01:11:37,255 I'll just. I'll give it my best shot. 1521 01:11:37,297 --> 01:11:38,882 Mr. Winters can go on with you. 1522 01:11:38,923 --> 01:11:40,216 Yeah, sure. 1523 01:11:40,258 --> 01:11:42,052 No, no. He needs to be here keeping an eye on you, 1524 01:11:42,093 --> 01:11:43,261 because I can't. 1525 01:11:44,679 --> 01:11:47,098 Okay. Well, Mr. Winters, will be with you in spirit. 1526 01:11:47,140 --> 01:11:49,100 I'll be here with Gail watching the show, 1527 01:11:49,142 --> 01:11:51,019 and I'll be rooting for you every step of the way. 1528 01:11:52,520 --> 01:11:53,980 -Sit. -Okay. 1529 01:11:58,193 --> 01:12:00,195 I thought you might want to open your Christmas present 1530 01:12:00,236 --> 01:12:02,030 a little early. 1531 01:12:02,072 --> 01:12:03,698 You've already given me so much. 1532 01:12:03,740 --> 01:12:05,658 Wearing it will bring you luck tonight. 1533 01:12:08,953 --> 01:12:11,331 It's a keepsake of our time together. 1534 01:12:12,499 --> 01:12:14,584 And you can add little individual charms 1535 01:12:14,626 --> 01:12:17,128 with whatever the future may bring. 1536 01:12:17,170 --> 01:12:18,254 I love it. 1537 01:12:18,296 --> 01:12:19,339 Thank you. 1538 01:12:22,509 --> 01:12:24,052 What is this? 1539 01:12:42,570 --> 01:12:43,905 It's beautiful. 1540 01:12:44,948 --> 01:12:46,032 Come here. 1541 01:12:47,826 --> 01:12:52,414 All right. One last professional tip from one pro to another. 1542 01:12:52,455 --> 01:12:56,960 When you look into that camera, just be your authentic self. 1543 01:12:57,002 --> 01:13:00,964 Your goal as host is to create trust and just have 1544 01:13:01,006 --> 01:13:03,842 an honest and open dialogue with your viewer. 1545 01:13:03,883 --> 01:13:06,052 From your heart to theirs. 1546 01:13:07,178 --> 01:13:08,722 Let them really see you. 1547 01:13:09,889 --> 01:13:11,933 Let's see how fabulous you are. 1548 01:13:14,561 --> 01:13:15,812 Wish me luck. 1549 01:13:19,024 --> 01:13:20,191 I love you. 1550 01:13:33,413 --> 01:13:35,832 So I'm curious. 1551 01:13:35,874 --> 01:13:38,543 Do you mind me asking what the note said? 1552 01:13:38,585 --> 01:13:40,378 That's just between us girls. 1553 01:13:41,421 --> 01:13:44,174 My sweetest Ms. Holiday. 1554 01:13:44,215 --> 01:13:48,053 I am so proud of the wonderful person you've become. 1555 01:13:48,094 --> 01:13:52,098 And I'm so honored to have you carry on my legacy. 1556 01:13:52,140 --> 01:13:54,017 You may not feel ready for this, honey, 1557 01:13:54,059 --> 01:13:58,146 but I know in my heart that you are. 1558 01:13:58,188 --> 01:14:01,733 I have watched you grow into a confident and fearless woman 1559 01:14:01,775 --> 01:14:04,319 with a passion to connect with people. 1560 01:14:04,361 --> 01:14:08,448 Everything you are is all you ever need to be successful 1561 01:14:08,490 --> 01:14:10,909 now and always. 1562 01:14:10,950 --> 01:14:13,036 That's not only true for Ms. Holiday, 1563 01:14:13,078 --> 01:14:15,288 but for you too, Amanda. 1564 01:14:15,330 --> 01:14:17,457 Thank you for being part of my journey. 1565 01:14:19,125 --> 01:14:20,293 I love you. 1566 01:14:20,877 --> 01:14:22,504 I believe in you. 1567 01:14:23,713 --> 01:14:25,548 It's your magic time. 1568 01:14:26,925 --> 01:14:29,260 [knocking] Five minute warning, Ms. Holiday. 1569 01:14:41,648 --> 01:14:43,108 So how does this work? 1570 01:14:43,149 --> 01:14:44,984 It's a live feed from our production hub, 1571 01:14:45,026 --> 01:14:46,277 separate from the broadcast. 1572 01:14:46,319 --> 01:14:48,196 We get to see everything. 1573 01:14:48,238 --> 01:14:49,322 I'm nervous for her. 1574 01:14:49,364 --> 01:14:50,532 She's going to be great. 1575 01:14:53,868 --> 01:14:55,745 But maybe you should be there. 1576 01:14:55,787 --> 01:14:56,621 Are you sure? 1577 01:14:56,663 --> 01:14:57,956 I got James. Go. 1578 01:14:57,997 --> 01:14:58,790 Yeah. 1579 01:14:58,832 --> 01:15:01,167 Okay. All right. Okay. 1580 01:15:15,390 --> 01:15:16,391 Thank you. 1581 01:15:35,910 --> 01:15:38,038 [Gail] You look absolutely fabulous. 1582 01:15:40,540 --> 01:15:41,833 Are you here? 1583 01:15:41,875 --> 01:15:43,710 No. Following doctor's orders. 1584 01:15:43,752 --> 01:15:45,378 I have a live feed in my room. 1585 01:15:45,420 --> 01:15:47,464 I didn't want you to go up there alone. 1586 01:15:47,505 --> 01:15:48,965 I am so lucky. 1587 01:15:49,007 --> 01:15:51,718 I have the voice of Ms. Christmas herself in my ear. 1588 01:15:51,760 --> 01:15:53,178 You're going to be wonderful. 1589 01:15:53,762 --> 01:15:55,055 Break a leg. 1590 01:16:09,277 --> 01:16:10,570 It's magic time. 1591 01:16:18,036 --> 01:16:21,998 Welcome to the Ms. Christmas tour on HSC. 1592 01:16:22,040 --> 01:16:24,292 It is so very important for you all to know 1593 01:16:24,334 --> 01:16:26,544 that Ms. Christmas was called away 1594 01:16:26,586 --> 01:16:29,589 on urgent business this evening to the North Pole. 1595 01:16:29,631 --> 01:16:32,008 She is helping Santa Claus himself 1596 01:16:32,050 --> 01:16:34,928 with last-minute preparations for his big night. 1597 01:16:34,969 --> 01:16:37,847 I also happen to know for a fact 1598 01:16:37,889 --> 01:16:41,017 that Ms. Christmas is watching right now 1599 01:16:41,059 --> 01:16:42,852 So how about some Christmas cheer 1600 01:16:42,894 --> 01:16:44,479 for Ms. Christmas herself. 1601 01:16:44,521 --> 01:16:46,439 [cheering and applause] 1602 01:16:50,276 --> 01:16:52,445 Thank you. It means the world to her. 1603 01:16:52,487 --> 01:16:56,199 For those of you who don't know, I am Ms. Holiday, 1604 01:16:56,241 --> 01:16:58,034 Ms. Christmases apprentice. 1605 01:16:58,076 --> 01:16:59,953 Before I get to the next thing 1606 01:16:59,994 --> 01:17:01,621 from the Ms. Christmas collection, 1607 01:17:01,663 --> 01:17:05,667 I wanted to take a moment to talk about the holiday season. 1608 01:17:07,127 --> 01:17:09,462 It is a time of year that means many different things 1609 01:17:09,504 --> 01:17:11,464 to many different people. 1610 01:17:11,506 --> 01:17:15,719 For some of us, it is about connecting with family 1611 01:17:15,760 --> 01:17:18,805 and friends over a festive meal 1612 01:17:18,847 --> 01:17:20,682 and exchanging of presents, 1613 01:17:20,724 --> 01:17:22,976 baking that favorite holiday recipe 1614 01:17:23,018 --> 01:17:25,395 and decorating the Christmas tree. 1615 01:17:25,437 --> 01:17:28,189 We all have our very own unique traditions 1616 01:17:28,231 --> 01:17:30,984 and we love to celebrate them each year. 1617 01:17:31,484 --> 01:17:35,238 I have worked with Ms. Christmas for 10 years now, 1618 01:17:35,280 --> 01:17:39,451 and if there is one thing I have learned from her above all else, 1619 01:17:39,492 --> 01:17:41,036 it is this. 1620 01:17:42,704 --> 01:17:46,916 Christmas is a time of magic 1621 01:17:46,958 --> 01:17:50,128 and it is hiding in the most unexpected places. 1622 01:17:51,212 --> 01:17:56,718 But if you don't believe in it, you're never going to find it. 1623 01:17:56,760 --> 01:17:59,304 You need to believe in the magic. 1624 01:18:00,889 --> 01:18:02,640 To make the magic possible. 1625 01:18:04,142 --> 01:18:06,102 Now on to the show. 1626 01:18:06,144 --> 01:18:08,396 -[crowd cheering] -Woo! 1627 01:18:16,237 --> 01:18:18,698 Here's our first item from the Ms. Christmas collection. 1628 01:18:26,748 --> 01:18:29,751 I read every one of your letters. 1629 01:18:29,793 --> 01:18:31,211 Better late than never. 1630 01:18:32,087 --> 01:18:34,339 I had no idea you were such a poet. 1631 01:18:38,218 --> 01:18:40,762 Thank you. I'm not giving up on us. 1632 01:18:44,265 --> 01:18:45,558 Never. 1633 01:18:46,351 --> 01:18:47,769 Come here. 1634 01:18:53,566 --> 01:18:55,235 I would like to propose a toast. 1635 01:18:55,276 --> 01:18:58,905 I think that when you're with someone and time goes on, 1636 01:18:58,947 --> 01:19:00,740 you start to forget what brought you together 1637 01:19:00,782 --> 01:19:02,367 in the first place. 1638 01:19:02,409 --> 01:19:06,121 My hope for you two is that together, you can find a balance 1639 01:19:06,162 --> 01:19:09,916 between work and having a life. 1640 01:19:09,958 --> 01:19:12,752 Which is something I could never master. 1641 01:19:12,794 --> 01:19:16,464 Love should be something that you are excited to work for. 1642 01:19:16,506 --> 01:19:17,507 Well said. 1643 01:19:17,549 --> 01:19:18,466 Here. Here. 1644 01:19:18,508 --> 01:19:19,259 Well said, indeed. 1645 01:19:19,300 --> 01:19:20,593 To love. 1646 01:19:20,635 --> 01:19:22,303 -To love. -To love. 1647 01:19:23,763 --> 01:19:25,056 Oh, I love champagne. 1648 01:19:25,598 --> 01:19:27,642 -Come on, girl. -Yeah, it's very nice. 1649 01:19:30,979 --> 01:19:35,942 You know, I do like the idea of being a couple for Christmas. 1650 01:19:35,984 --> 01:19:37,569 -A couple for Christmas. -Mm. 1651 01:19:37,610 --> 01:19:41,948 I kind of like that idea, too, but a couple of what? 1652 01:19:41,990 --> 01:19:43,450 Is that your attempt at a bad joke? 1653 01:19:43,491 --> 01:19:44,325 Well. 1654 01:19:45,910 --> 01:19:46,828 Come here. 1655 01:19:52,167 --> 01:19:53,376 Shall we? 1656 01:19:53,418 --> 01:19:54,419 We shall. 1657 01:19:56,463 --> 01:19:59,799 It has been my absolute pleasure to come into your homes 1658 01:19:59,841 --> 01:20:02,427 every year at Christmas time. 1659 01:20:02,469 --> 01:20:06,097 You have allowed me, in a way, to become a real life version 1660 01:20:06,139 --> 01:20:08,141 of Santa Claus. 1661 01:20:08,183 --> 01:20:10,101 But the greatest gift I've ever known 1662 01:20:10,143 --> 01:20:13,646 is not when I gave. 1663 01:20:13,688 --> 01:20:15,523 It's what you've given me. 1664 01:20:16,566 --> 01:20:22,947 This beautiful community of friends and co-workers. 1665 01:20:22,989 --> 01:20:25,784 And you, my dear viewers. 1666 01:20:26,743 --> 01:20:30,205 I am so blessed to consider all of you, my family. 1667 01:20:33,249 --> 01:20:34,918 I love you. 1668 01:20:39,464 --> 01:20:40,715 It's okay. 1669 01:20:42,967 --> 01:20:46,680 Although I may not be here to celebrate with you next year, 1670 01:20:46,721 --> 01:20:50,308 I make this Christmas wish for all of you. 1671 01:20:51,184 --> 01:20:52,894 For this Christmas. 1672 01:20:52,936 --> 01:20:55,355 And for every Christmas yet to come. 1673 01:20:55,397 --> 01:20:59,859 May you never be too grown up to believe in Christmas magic. 1674 01:21:04,864 --> 01:21:05,990 All right. 1675 01:21:07,909 --> 01:21:10,286 [all] Merry Christmas.