<p> </p><p>I can always sing for fun.</p><p>Yeah.</p><p>Christmas cookies! Oh, okay.</p><p>Be careful! Don't forget</p><p>to use an oven mitt.</p><p>Love you, Momma.</p><p>Hello, Nashville music fans,</p><p>this is Lindsay Wyatt.</p><p>I wanted to invite y'all</p><p>to join me for my annual</p><p>Christmas benefit concert live</p><p>at the Pearl Auditorium</p><p>this Christmas Eve</p><p>and it'll also be simulcast</p><p>right here on Country 99.</p><p>Everybody heading home</p><p>This year </p><p>For Christmas time...</p><p>Dawson Grimes, please hold.</p><p>Kids and cousins</p><p>And families dear... </p><p>Dawson Grimes, please hold.</p><p>Everybody's heading</p><p>home this year </p><p>Dawson Grimes, please hold.</p><p>Fa-la-la-la, la-a-la...</p><p>He had a rough night,</p><p>so, speak softly.</p><p>Fa-la-la-la-la-a...</p><p>Boss,</p><p>your noon has arrived. No!</p><p>Push everything to later today.</p><p>Better yet, tomorrow.</p><p>He's already here.</p><p>Hi.</p><p>Damn. He is.</p><p>Stacy, coffee, please. On it.</p><p>Name? Chad Madison.</p><p>Nope, that's not gonna work.</p><p>It's too vanilla.</p><p>You got a middle name, Chad?</p><p>Dean? Dean. Chad Dean.</p><p>That sounds like</p><p>a country singer.</p><p>You got Tylenol, Chad Dean?</p><p>No, sir. I don't think so. Aspirin?</p><p>All right.</p><p>Come on, I don't got all day.</p><p>Oh, okay.</p><p>I can head out</p><p>On the dance floor </p><p>Find a pretty girl</p><p>And drink some more </p><p>I can call all my friends </p><p>Tell 'em that I'm free again</p><p>All right, all right.</p><p>Enough, enough, enough, enough.</p><p>What is that? A love song.</p><p>Tell me something, Chad.</p><p>You ever had your heart broken?</p><p>Who was she? Amber.</p><p>And what did Amber do?</p><p>She cheated on me</p><p>with the bartender</p><p>at the Lucky Penny.</p><p>Write that! Be specific!</p><p>Write the Lucky Penny.</p><p>Let it bleed onto the page.</p><p>Write the first time</p><p>you saw her.</p><p>Write about the moment</p><p>you fell in love with her</p><p>and write about the bitter,</p><p>soul-crushing pain</p><p>when she betrayed you.</p><p>Write Amber.</p><p>And when it's perfect,</p><p>email it to me</p><p>and I'll check it out.</p><p>Boss, Ted would like to see you</p><p>in his office.</p><p>Did he say what it's about? Nope.</p><p>Well, wish me luck.</p><p>Hey, guys. Good to see you. Hi.Hey.</p><p>Happy Holidays.</p><p>Hey guys, you guys doing well?</p><p>MALE VOICE: Hey, Melody.</p><p>Thank you so much for coming.</p><p>Thank you.</p><p>Hi. You good? You're all set?</p><p>Hi, guys.Hi.</p><p>You ready? Yep.</p><p>Hello everybody!</p><p>I'm Santa's helper.</p><p>My Dad, Smokey, and I just want</p><p>to wish you all a big welcome</p><p>to our restaurant</p><p>and just a reminder</p><p>that we are still looking</p><p>for volunteers again this year.</p><p>Come and help us</p><p>bring some Christmas joy... Yeah.</p><p>To needy</p><p>Jackson Woods families.</p><p>Thank you, thank you</p><p>and Happy Holidays!</p><p>Providing musical</p><p>instruments to kids everywhere.</p><p>Great presentation, everyone.</p><p>Okay, make those changes</p><p>and get it back to me</p><p>by end of day tomorrow.</p><p>Thank you.</p><p>LUKE You wanted to see me?</p><p>A half hour ago.</p><p>I already donated</p><p>to your poor kids music thing,</p><p>if that's what this is about.</p><p>Not what this is about.</p><p>So, you probably heard</p><p>I, uh, dropped Billy last night?</p><p>Don't worry...</p><p>I let him down easy.</p><p>I did hear.</p><p>And so did everybody else</p><p>in town.</p><p>Congratulations,</p><p>you're trending.</p><p>I don't care about your Grammys!</p><p>You were nothing before I found</p><p>you singing in that rathole.</p><p>I made you.</p><p>So, if you think</p><p>you can drop me,</p><p>I've got news for you, buddy.</p><p>I'm dropping you!</p><p>Can you believe</p><p>he wanted to fire me?</p><p>Luke, we need to talk.</p><p>I brought in every major act</p><p>we have!</p><p>Me, not you! I'm the closer!</p><p>Cover of Music News magazine,</p><p>May 4th, 2018.</p><p>Luke Dawson, the Closer.</p><p>You have become a liability.</p><p>A liability?</p><p>You tell anyone who will listen</p><p>that you are the creative genius</p><p>behind our success.</p><p>Your ego is out of control</p><p>and we can't fit it</p><p>in here anymore!</p><p>I co-founded this company.</p><p>You can't let me go.</p><p>My name's on the wall.</p><p>You know how it works.</p><p>The Board has voted,</p><p>it was unanimous,</p><p>and you are out.</p><p>Fine. I'll take my roster</p><p>and go.</p><p>We'll see how long</p><p>you guys last.</p><p>Your clients are staying</p><p>with us.</p><p>I've already locked them up.</p><p>It was easy,</p><p>they wanted to stay.</p><p>Ted.</p><p>You can't take my clients.</p><p>I'm sorry, man,</p><p>but it's already done.</p><p>New server's cute, huh, Kenny?</p><p>Why don't you go over</p><p>and introduce yourself?</p><p>Her name's Olivia.</p><p>No way, that would be so lame.</p><p>What? Girls like confident guys.</p><p>She's probably waiting for you</p><p>to make the first move.</p><p>I hear she's into yoga.</p><p>You can always talk to her</p><p>about that.</p><p>What...</p><p>Well, that's great advice</p><p>for Kenny.</p><p>Yeah. But what about you? Hmm?</p><p>That guy at table seven's</p><p>got a huge crush on you.</p><p>He's been back two days</p><p>in a row.</p><p>Dad, he keeps showing up</p><p>because you keep</p><p>encouraging him.</p><p>I'll let you know</p><p>if and when I'm on the market.</p><p>Angie, it's Luke.</p><p>If you decide to stay with me</p><p>I will continue to fight</p><p>for you, if...</p><p>Tye! Text me back.</p><p>I really need to talk to you...</p><p>AUTOMATED VOICE: This mailbox is full.</p><p>Lindsay! Thanks for calling</p><p>me back.</p><p>Can I, uh, can I buy you lunch,</p><p>late lunch, drinks, dinner?</p><p>Yeah? Yeah.</p><p>I can make that work.</p><p>Yeah, I'll be right there.</p><p>Deck the halls</p><p>With boughs of holly </p><p>Fa-la-la-la-la,</p><p>La-la-la-la </p><p>'Tis the season to be jolly</p><p>Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la </p><p>Don we now our gay apparel</p><p>Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la </p><p>Troll the ancient</p><p>Yuletide carol </p><p>Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la</p><p>Fa-la-la-la-la</p><p>La-la-la-la</p><p>Great session, Lindsay.</p><p>Yay! Awesome. PRODUCER: Hey.</p><p>Thank you. Amazing. PRODUCER: All right,</p><p>that's a wrap for today.</p><p>Oh, hey you. Sounding good.</p><p>Thank you.</p><p>It's so good to see you.</p><p>Come here.</p><p>Well, thank you.</p><p>And thank you</p><p>for dropping me off at home.</p><p>Hey, just like the old days</p><p>after a gig, right?</p><p>Before anyone knew your name.</p><p>Oh boy.</p><p>Oh, sorry about that.</p><p>I got to move those.</p><p>I should probably</p><p>throw them away.</p><p>What's this?</p><p>"When Christmas Was Young?"</p><p>I've been looking</p><p>for an original Christmas song.</p><p>Let's give it a spin.</p><p>String the lights</p><p>On the roof </p><p>Place a star on the tree</p><p>The house is filled</p><p>With carols </p><p>Being sung by family </p><p>Just like it was</p><p>When Christmas </p><p>Was young</p><p>Ooh...</p><p>Wow.Huh.</p><p>Um...</p><p>Luke, that...</p><p>That... that song is amazing.</p><p>That song... It's so sweet</p><p>and... and nostalgic.</p><p>Who's Melody Douglass?</p><p>I don't know, just some wannabe</p><p>singer-songwriter.</p><p>Luke, when I was listening</p><p>just now, it was like...</p><p>I could</p><p>imagine being back...</p><p>under the mistletoe,</p><p>kissing my first boyfriend.</p><p>I felt... I felt this...</p><p>this connection, you know?</p><p>I want it.</p><p>You want it?</p><p>I want to sing it</p><p>at my Christmas Eve benefit.</p><p>At the Pearl. In seven days?</p><p>Mm-hmm. Go get it for me.</p><p>You just work that...</p><p>Luke Dawson magic.</p><p>You get me that</p><p>and you're still my manager.</p><p>Consider it done.</p><p>Okay.</p><p>Where the hell is Jackson Woods?</p><p>Coming!</p><p>Luke? Dawson?</p><p>Brett Mayfield? Look at you.</p><p>What are you doing?</p><p>You live here in Jackson Woods?</p><p>Yeah, uh, my wife and I,</p><p>we bought the place</p><p>a few years back.</p><p>You're married?</p><p>So, how can I help you?</p><p>Uh, looking for a room.</p><p>Preferably a suite on the top</p><p>floor if you've got it.</p><p>Hey, honey,</p><p>we're all out of 60 watt.</p><p>Oh, hello.</p><p>Uh, Luke Dawson,</p><p>this is my wife, Emily.</p><p>Sweetheart, Luke and I we grew</p><p>up together in Knoxville.</p><p>You're gonna be a dad?</p><p>Sure am.</p><p>Wow.</p><p>Uh, sweetie,</p><p>can you please take a look... All right.</p><p>To see what's available</p><p>for Mr. Dawson here. Oh, yeah.</p><p>Uh... Goodnight Moon</p><p>and the Giving Treeare ready.</p><p>You name your rooms</p><p>after children's books, cute.</p><p>Upstairs and to the right.</p><p>Hey, you guys wouldn't</p><p>happen to know</p><p>a Melody Douglass, would you?</p><p>Yeah, her family owns Smokey's</p><p>Barbecue, over on 4th there.</p><p>Thanks man. Good to see ya.</p><p>Welcome to Smokey's.</p><p>How many this evening?</p><p>Uh, what's your name?</p><p>Olivia.</p><p>Olivia, I'm going to need</p><p>a table away from children,</p><p>please.</p><p>Actually, never mind,</p><p>I found one.</p><p>Oh, uh, sir, you have to let...</p><p>Dude!</p><p>Nothing to see here, folks.</p><p>You okay, Kenny? I'm good.</p><p>Get yourself cleaned up,</p><p>and I'll take care of this.</p><p>Thanks, boss.</p><p>Your busboy was distracted.</p><p>Right. Maybe you should</p><p>not have been texting.</p><p>Well, feel free to pitch in.</p><p>LUKE: That's all right.</p><p>I'm looking for Melody Douglass,</p><p>do you know her?</p><p>What if I do?</p><p>Then I'd like an introduction.</p><p>And why would Melody</p><p>want to meet you?</p><p>It's confidential.</p><p>Here, you can take that</p><p>in the kitchen</p><p>and dump it in the trash.</p><p>I'm... Do you always put</p><p>your customers to work?</p><p>Well, you're not a customer yet.</p><p>Well, this has been a joy,</p><p>but I gotta go.</p><p>Everything good there, Melody?</p><p>Yeah, I just gotta deal</p><p>with the food delivery issue.</p><p>Make sure you rinse the tub</p><p>when you're done.</p><p>Melody? Melody Douglass?</p><p>Luke Dawson.</p><p>The national talent manager.</p><p>Dawson and Grimes,</p><p>that Luke Dawson.</p><p>Manager of the Year,</p><p>three years in a row.</p><p>Oh, yeah. Yeah, I remember you.Yeah.</p><p>I tried to see you years ago,</p><p>but you didn't have any time</p><p>for me.</p><p>Finally have an opening</p><p>in that busy schedule of yours,</p><p>Mr. Dawson?</p><p>Yeah, I do have an opening,</p><p>for you.</p><p>I'm here to put you</p><p>on the map, Melody.</p><p>That's what I do.</p><p>I make careers happen.</p><p>Oh, wow.</p><p>So, you're gonna make</p><p>all my dreams come true?</p><p>That's right. And all I need</p><p>are the rights to your song.</p><p>And which song</p><p>would that be for?</p><p>I've written a lot of songs.</p><p>"When Christmas Was Young."</p><p>I don't want to oversell it,</p><p>it's a nice little song.</p><p>Make a few tweaks,</p><p>we rearrange the chord structure</p><p>and it could be something good.</p><p>We could do the deal right now</p><p>if you like.</p><p>Just like that? Huh. Just like that.</p><p>No deal.</p><p>My nice little song isn't for sale.</p><p>Uh... this is a dream</p><p>come true for you.</p><p>What do you know</p><p>about my dreams?</p><p>I recommend the chicken</p><p>and ribs special.</p><p>Maybe you should get it to go.</p><p>Be sure to clean up first, yeah?</p><p>Linds'.LINDSAY: Hey, Luke.</p><p>Um, I'm in the studio,</p><p>about the lay down the demo.</p><p>Uh, please tell me</p><p>that you have the rights</p><p>locked up?</p><p>I'm working on it.</p><p>I'm in Jackson Woods</p><p>with the writer right now</p><p>about to make her dreams</p><p>come true.</p><p>Awesome. Great. Well, I knew</p><p>I could count on you. Later.</p><p>Hi, uh, if you could</p><p>send someone</p><p>to check the heat in my room</p><p>that would be great.</p><p>It got a little chilly</p><p>last night.</p><p>That someone would be my husband</p><p>and there are extra blankets</p><p>in the closet.</p><p>Okay.</p><p>You know, you really hurt Brett.</p><p>Hmm?</p><p>He said you were like brothers</p><p>growing up.</p><p>Before you cut him off.</p><p>I didn't cut him off. It...</p><p>We grew apart. It's natural.</p><p>It wasn't personal.</p><p>It was, to Brett.</p><p>He said you were practically</p><p>inseparable.</p><p>That you spent nearly</p><p>every weekend at his house.</p><p>Yeah. Yeah, that's true.</p><p>His house was a lot more fun</p><p>than mine.</p><p>And then when you graduated</p><p>you were just gone.</p><p>Like your best friend</p><p>never existed.</p><p>I have to run these boxes</p><p>of Santa chocolates</p><p>over to Melody's. Oh, hey.</p><p>Did you just say Melody?</p><p>BRETT: Yeah, Douglass.</p><p>The woman you were asking about.</p><p>She actually runs Smokey's</p><p>Christmas Angels.</p><p>It's the town's, you know,</p><p>local charity drive.</p><p>Mind if I tag along?</p><p>I wouldn't mind checking it out.</p><p>Maybe I could help?</p><p>Sure. All right.</p><p>Looking good, everybody.</p><p>You're gonna make all our angel</p><p>families very happy.</p><p>Hey. Hey there, Brett. Whatcha got?</p><p>We have chocolate Santas</p><p>ready for delivery.</p><p>Well done, you.</p><p>Kara, this is Luke.</p><p>We grew up together.</p><p>Pleased to meet you, Luke. LUKE: Likewise.</p><p>We have chocolate Santas!</p><p>Yay. Thanks, Brett.</p><p>Brett, follow me.</p><p>We can put these over here.</p><p>Hey.</p><p>Oh, uh... the Dishonator</p><p>returns.</p><p>Good one.</p><p>So, uh, how's this all work?</p><p>Uh, we deliver Christmas care</p><p>packages to needy families.</p><p>It seems like a lot of work.</p><p>Why don't you just</p><p>order it online,</p><p>have it delivered.</p><p>It's not just about the gift.</p><p>It's also the love and the care</p><p>that goes in the giving.</p><p>Ah.</p><p>Besides, we rely on our donors</p><p>for everything.</p><p>Are you here to volunteer?</p><p>Sure.</p><p>Great. Great.</p><p>Um, follow me.</p><p>Uh... Luke, Olivia.</p><p>We've met.</p><p>Luke's gonna take over here</p><p>for a little while.</p><p>Just show him once</p><p>and then he's on his own.</p><p>Uh, Okay.</p><p>I'll make a deal with you.</p><p>I'll wrap presents and you talk</p><p>to me about your song.</p><p>I thought I made myself clear</p><p>last evening.</p><p>I'm not interested in giving</p><p>you the rights to my song.</p><p>It's a good song.</p><p>I think it could be...</p><p>Oh, so, now it's a good song.</p><p>I thought it needed work.</p><p>It's an excellent song.</p><p>It just needs a little polish.</p><p>Mom, who's this?</p><p>Uh, hi. I'm Luke. Luke Dawson.</p><p>I work in the music business.</p><p>And you are?</p><p>I'm Bailey. Bailey Douglass.</p><p>- I work in the kid business.</p><p>- It's nice to meet you.</p><p>Okay, Bai', um, back to work.</p><p>Make sure you girls</p><p>aren't fooling around.</p><p>Okay. She's funny.</p><p>Yeah. Barrel of laughs.</p><p>Wrap gifts or don't wrap gifts,</p><p>but just stay out of the way.</p><p>Melody. I got the toy donor</p><p>on the phone.</p><p>Says they can't deliver</p><p>for at least</p><p>another couple of weeks.</p><p>Christmas Eve's in six days.</p><p>That's not gonna work.</p><p>So... Hi.</p><p>Yes, this is Melody.</p><p>Thank you so much</p><p>for calling me back, uh...</p><p>We haven't met. I'm Smokey,</p><p>Melody's dad.</p><p>Luke Dawson, pleasure.</p><p>So, I heard. Big time Nashville</p><p>music manager.</p><p>Welcome to Jackson Woods.Thanks.</p><p>Smokey? Smokey, uh,</p><p>the canned food items are here.</p><p>Important stuff. Excuse me.</p><p>Yep.</p><p>So, what can Emily and I</p><p>bring to the party tonight?</p><p>Just your game faces.</p><p>You know how much we love games.</p><p>That we can do.Okay.</p><p>Uh, you can come.</p><p>Uh, he's probably busy.</p><p>Yeah, I don't... I don't really</p><p>do Christmas parties.</p><p>And I don't know anyone, so...</p><p>Well, you know Brett,</p><p>and now me. And Melody.</p><p>You know what? Work can wait.</p><p>Count me in.</p><p>Great.</p><p>Sure, let's do it. Is it uh...</p><p>Uh, you're gonna have to show me</p><p>this whole thing again.</p><p>Dashing through the snow</p><p>In a one-horse open sleigh </p><p>O'er the fields we go</p><p>Laughing all the way </p><p>Bells on bobtails ring</p><p>Making spirits bright... </p><p>Oh, can someone get that?</p><p>...What fun it is... On it!</p><p>...To laugh and sing</p><p>A sleighing song tonight... </p><p>Seasons' greetings.</p><p>Aren't you that songwriter</p><p>who refuses to accept</p><p>the opportunity of a lifetime?</p><p>It won't work. LUKE: What won't work?</p><p>Charming my friends into getting</p><p>me to sign over my song.</p><p>You're not that charming</p><p>and I'm too stubborn.</p><p>Challenge accepted.</p><p>Okay, new category.</p><p>Christmas songs.</p><p>Brett, you are up. All right!</p><p>Come on, Brett! You got this, babe.</p><p>All right.</p><p>Okay, sometime</p><p>before next Christmas, Brett.</p><p>Yeah! Let's go! Okay, hold on. Okay, wait.</p><p>Just draw!</p><p>Okay... uh, sword. FEMALE</p><p>VOICE: Uh, I don't know.</p><p>The... "Silent Night!"</p><p>Yes! Yes! Yes!</p><p>Okay. Boo-yeah!</p><p>Okay. FEMALE VOICE: Okay. Here we go.</p><p>Okay.</p><p>Oh. Uh... Wait, wait, wait...</p><p>Uh... uh...</p><p>Uh... "Grandma Got Ran Over</p><p>by a Reindeer!"</p><p>Yes! Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!</p><p>Who are you?</p><p>Here we go.</p><p>I don't know.</p><p>An ornament!</p><p>Not getting it.</p><p>That Christmas Blob?</p><p>A holiday classic.</p><p>Oh. Oh! KARA: Okay, ten seconds!</p><p>Okay, okay. Uh...</p><p>Um... Not getting it. Hmm...</p><p>Ring! Ring! Ring! BRETT: Yeah, yeah, yeah!</p><p>Rock?</p><p>Bell?</p><p>"Jingle Bell Rock.""Jingle Bell Rock."</p><p>Yes!</p><p>Yes!</p><p>"Jingle Bell Rock."</p><p>Emily, you're up.</p><p>Okay, okay,</p><p>here comes the pregnant lady.</p><p>Go Emily! Go Emily! BRETT: Em-ily.</p><p>Mm. The pie's tasty.</p><p>Is that your recipe?</p><p>Uh-huh.</p><p>All right. So, you were pretty good</p><p>at the game.</p><p>Not really a Christmas guy,</p><p>but I know all the songs.</p><p>Lots of my clients have done</p><p>Christmas albums.</p><p>So, not into Christmas?</p><p>Well, my parents</p><p>never really celebrated it.</p><p>All my presents were clothes</p><p>or ties, the odd pair of socks.</p><p>I just kind of developed this</p><p>"So, what?" Attitude</p><p>about the holiday.</p><p>Doesn't mean I don't love</p><p>your song, though...</p><p>You just can't control yourself,</p><p>can you?</p><p>I am the best at what I do.</p><p>So, what about your parents?</p><p>They still around?</p><p>Yeah, technically.</p><p>I think they're in Tahiti</p><p>or Bora Bora right now.</p><p>I'm not sure. Got it. Not close.</p><p>They hoped for a doctor.</p><p>So, no wife?</p><p>Ex-wife? Wife-to-be?</p><p>Nope. Never really found anyone</p><p>who could check all my boxes.</p><p>Oh, yeah right.</p><p>Typical guy thing to say.</p><p>Men never think that maybe</p><p>it's them coming up short</p><p>in the box-checking department.</p><p>Oh, yeah? I don't see</p><p>any hardware on your finger.</p><p>What about you?</p><p>Too personal. That's cool.</p><p>Redirect.</p><p>How come you're no longer</p><p>pursuing a career in music?</p><p>That part of my life is over.</p><p>Okay, Mel.</p><p>It is time for the annual Melody</p><p>Douglass Christmas Concert.</p><p>Let's go. Your fans are waiting.</p><p>Oh. Uh... why don't you</p><p>go on ahead?</p><p>I can finish up.</p><p>Don't want to leave</p><p>your fans waiting.</p><p>Ha, ha, ha.</p><p>O come, all ye faithful,</p><p>Joyful and triumphant </p><p>O come ye</p><p>O come ye</p><p>To Bethlehem</p><p>Come and behold Him</p><p>Born the King of Angels </p><p>O come, let us adore Him</p><p>O come, let us adore Him </p><p>O come, let us </p><p>Adore Him</p><p>Christ</p><p>The Lord</p><p>Good night, you two.</p><p>Good night! LUKE: Good night.</p><p>Well... Good night.Well... uh, good night.</p><p>Are you okay to walk home</p><p>by yourself?</p><p>Yeah. Of course.Okay.</p><p>Okay. All right.</p><p>Um... Sorry, you go first...</p><p>No, no, you.</p><p>How 'bout I walk on the other</p><p>side of the street...</p><p>and like three yards back,</p><p>is that...</p><p>I guess we can walk together.</p><p>That was really fun, actually.</p><p>Ron and Kara are great. Yeah, the best.</p><p>They've been throwing</p><p>that Christmas party</p><p>for over a decade now.Oh.</p><p>So, what about you?</p><p>How do you usually spend</p><p>your Christmas</p><p>since you're not really into it?</p><p>Well, let's see.</p><p>Last year I took clients</p><p>to Vegas in the company jet.</p><p>Gambled all night,</p><p>slept all day.</p><p>The year before that,</p><p>Monte Carlo.</p><p>And this year?</p><p>Still up in the air.</p><p>I love Christmas.</p><p>I especially love finding</p><p>the perfect gift.</p><p>I spend all year round trying</p><p>to find something special</p><p>for my friends and family,</p><p>so, they feel cherished</p><p>and cared for.</p><p>Listen, Melody, about that song.</p><p>Let me tell you</p><p>what I'm thinking...</p><p>No, no, no.</p><p>Pitching hours are over.</p><p>Just relax.</p><p>Enjoy this moment,</p><p>under the stars.</p><p>Shooting star! Where?</p><p>Where? If you have to ask</p><p>then you're too late.</p><p>Okay, this isn't a pitch,</p><p>but just hear me out.</p><p>I will get you a killer deal.</p><p>This is what I do.</p><p>I know, I know, pitching hours.</p><p>But I believe in this song.</p><p>And you do know how many</p><p>singer-songwriters</p><p>would kill for the opportunity</p><p>that I'm offering you.</p><p>I'm not a million others.</p><p>I'm just me.</p><p>I know, but... Look. I get it.</p><p>You're here for business</p><p>and that's fine.</p><p>It's what you do.</p><p>But I'm not sure how many more</p><p>ways I can tell you</p><p>that I'm not interested</p><p>in giving you that song.</p><p>I know you said that, but...</p><p>I'm not interested.</p><p>Goodbye, Luke.</p><p>I'm not giving up.</p><p>I'll see you tomorrow.</p><p>Okay, Angels.</p><p>There's only five days</p><p>till Christmas.</p><p>Be sure to bundle up out there</p><p>and have fun.</p><p>And go spread</p><p>some Christmas cheer.</p><p>Uh, another lead on toys.</p><p>It's a long shot, but we've got</p><p>nothing left to lose.</p><p>Kara, thank you.</p><p>You again. Ready to help.</p><p>Yeah, see, the thing is,</p><p>I'm not sure if you're really</p><p>here to help or just to stalk.</p><p>No, families in need</p><p>are a good cause.</p><p>I want to do my part.</p><p>Melody, I told Olivia</p><p>I was thinking of trying yoga.</p><p>Progress.</p><p>Maybe I can ask her to take</p><p>a class together some time.</p><p>Yeah. LUKE: Careful, dude.</p><p>You don't want to be</p><p>too available.</p><p>She won't respect you. Namaste.</p><p>Don't listen to what he says.</p><p>You just keep being you,</p><p>and doing what you're doing.</p><p>I'm just trying to save the kid</p><p>heartbreak down the road.</p><p>Do you really want to help?</p><p>Just show me how.</p><p>Fine, I will. Let's see.</p><p>Um...</p><p>Looks like everyone is paired up</p><p>for the Christmas errands. Huh.</p><p>Aw, bummer. So, you and me then?</p><p>No, that's not a good idea.</p><p>Come on, I'll play nice.</p><p>No selling me. Wouldn't dream of it.</p><p>I'm in charge. I'm okay with that.</p><p>Okay, great let's go.</p><p>Oh!</p><p>Another house?</p><p>I don't think I could lift</p><p>another Christmas tree</p><p>or hang another Christmas light.</p><p>One more. And I saved</p><p>the best house for last.</p><p>Mrs. Figgins isn't exactly</p><p>a people person.</p><p>Don't take it personally.</p><p>I'll be good.</p><p>Okay. Don't say</p><p>I didn't warn you.</p><p>We need to say hello</p><p>and then we need to grab</p><p>the decorations and the lights</p><p>from the shed out in the back.</p><p>All right.</p><p>Hi, Mrs. Figgins.</p><p>It's Melody and Luke</p><p>from Smokey's Christmas Angels.</p><p>Can you believe</p><p>it's been a year?</p><p>Yeah. Told ya.</p><p>Ooh, hello George.</p><p>Huh? Her husband.</p><p>Died five years ago.</p><p>She was actually</p><p>a friendly person</p><p>when George was alive.</p><p>I look good, right?</p><p>You look ridiculous.</p><p>Um, I think I have the perfect</p><p>job for you.</p><p>How's it going? Almost got it.</p><p>I can see that.</p><p>Good luck with the lights.</p><p>Wait, where are you going?</p><p>I need to run a few more</p><p>Angels errands.</p><p>Don't worry, I have</p><p>complete confidence in you.</p><p>Thanks!</p><p>Okay.</p><p>Oh. Hi.</p><p>Hope you don't mind</p><p>I'm wearing this.</p><p>It's kind of cold.</p><p>You think George would mind?</p><p>I bet he loved this hat.</p><p>Really keeps the ears warm.</p><p>I bought it for him,</p><p>Christmas, 1973.</p><p>Oh, yeah? How many Christmases</p><p>did you guys have together?</p><p>Forty-six.</p><p>Wow. That's a lot of eggnog.</p><p>So, what's it like,</p><p>being with one person that long?</p><p>When you love the person</p><p>you're with,</p><p>it can go by in a blink</p><p>of an eye.</p><p>Can't imagine putting up</p><p>with someone that long.</p><p>Or someone putting up with you.</p><p>George loved Christmas.</p><p>No matter what else was going on</p><p>or if things were hard.</p><p>Christmas was always special.</p><p>Because of the traditions</p><p>that we created</p><p>and we shared together.</p><p>George sounds like</p><p>he was pretty cool.</p><p>He was the love of my life.</p><p>I hope to find that one day.</p><p>Oh, it is cold.</p><p>You've been working hard.</p><p>Would you like to come in</p><p>and have some hot cocoa?</p><p>Sounds great.</p><p>Hey! There she is.</p><p>Just in time.</p><p>Oh.MELODY: Oh, yeah?</p><p>Oh, yeah, we're just about</p><p>to light her up.</p><p>Oh, Luke did a wonderful job.Aww...</p><p>I even helped.</p><p>Okay, everybody gather round.MRS.</p><p>- Ooh.</p><p>Figgy, you want to do</p><p>the honors?</p><p>Oh, yes. Figgy?</p><p>Oh!</p><p>Oh, it's lovely.Yeah.</p><p>Okay, so, what's your secret?</p><p>Secret?</p><p>Mrs. Figgins</p><p>is a borderline recluse.</p><p>No. No secret.</p><p>I just found her weak spot.</p><p>It was George.</p><p>You exploited an old lady's</p><p>weak spot?</p><p>Well, exploited's</p><p>a little harsh.</p><p>I connected with her.</p><p>She's just lonely.</p><p>I guess I can relate.</p><p>Hey, you up for a drink?</p><p>A little music?</p><p>I'm really tired.</p><p>Come on! Buy me a drink.</p><p>Seriously? My treat?</p><p>Reminder, no song talk.</p><p>Deal!</p><p>Should auld acquaintance</p><p>Be forgot </p><p>And never brought to mind?</p><p>Should auld acquaintance</p><p>Be forgot... </p><p>He's good.</p><p>So what?</p><p>You gonna sign him now?</p><p>Come on. No, I just think</p><p>he's got talent.</p><p>Auld Lang Syne's</p><p>one of my favorite songs.</p><p>It's so nostalgic</p><p>and so hopeful.</p><p>Whenever I hear it,</p><p>I think about New Year's Eve</p><p>in our house when I was little.</p><p>My mom and dad would just</p><p>dance up close</p><p>underneath the mistletoe</p><p>as the Guy Lombardo version</p><p>would be playing on our scratchy</p><p>old record player. Oh.</p><p>Yeah. No, I got songs like that.</p><p>Whenever I hear 'em they just</p><p>take me back to a certain time.</p><p>It's like, no matter what</p><p>I'm doing or where I am,</p><p>I just... the memories</p><p>come flooding back.</p><p>It's why I love music.Mm-hmm.</p><p>Songs and lyrics are like</p><p>the memory markers for our soul.</p><p>Yeah. So, what's your song?</p><p>Uh...</p><p>All right. I'm 14,</p><p>it's the freshman</p><p>Christmas dance. Last dance.</p><p>And I'm cheek to cheek</p><p>under the disco ball</p><p>with Tiffany Williams.</p><p>Oh, she's the prettiest girl</p><p>in the school.</p><p>Bing Crosby singing</p><p>"White Christmas."</p><p>I'm so nervous I can't even</p><p>look her in the eye.</p><p>And even then,</p><p>as terrified as I was,</p><p>as stupid as I felt...</p><p>I knew I was in a future memory.</p><p>Anyway, the song ends and just</p><p>before the lights come up,</p><p>she leans in...</p><p>and she kisses me.</p><p>And then, she smiles...</p><p>and just walks away.</p><p>That was my first kiss. Every</p><p>time I hear "White Christmas"</p><p>I'm right back</p><p>on that dance floor</p><p>with Tiffany Williams. Man!</p><p>And Tiffany? What happened?</p><p>Oh, she never talked</p><p>to me again.</p><p>And why do you think that was?</p><p>I told her I loved her.</p><p>Oh! Too soon?</p><p>Yeah.</p><p>Maybe just a little too fast.</p><p>Yeah, well,</p><p>I've never said it since.</p><p>...For Auld Lang Syne</p><p>We'll take...</p><p>I think you're right.</p><p>I think, uh... music does mark</p><p>the memories.</p><p>Which is why I think a...</p><p>an amazing song needs</p><p>to be shared with the world.</p><p>Did you just</p><p>not so subtly violate</p><p>our no-song talk agreement? Oh, no.</p><p>Ah, that's right. No song talk.</p><p>Hmm. Your one condition.</p><p>Thank you.</p><p>I'm hungry.</p><p>Is the food good here?</p><p>Today was a good day.</p><p>So, do you feel differently now?</p><p>About what? Christmas.</p><p>Maybe there's more to it</p><p>than I thought.</p><p>Can I ask you something? Sure.</p><p>What happened</p><p>to Bailey's father?</p><p>Ah, that...</p><p>Michael left when Bai was seven.</p><p>He went to the store one evening</p><p>and never came back.</p><p>I'm sorry. That sounds tough.</p><p>I guess life turns out the way</p><p>it's supposed to.</p><p>I don't know</p><p>if I believe in all that</p><p>trusting the universe stuff.</p><p>I think you gotta bend life</p><p>to your will, you know?</p><p>If you want something,</p><p>you gotta go get it.</p><p>And how's that going for you?</p><p>Go ahead.</p><p>No. It can wait.</p><p>So, tell me something about you</p><p>that would surprise me.</p><p>Okay. Uh, I make a killer</p><p>pasta sauce.</p><p>Really?</p><p>Let me prove it to you.</p><p>How 'bout tomorrow night?</p><p>I'm making this look easy.</p><p>Hey! LUKE: Hey, you want to be</p><p>my sous-chef?</p><p>Yeah.</p><p>Wait, what's a shoe chef?</p><p>Come here.</p><p>All right,</p><p>you can help me out here.</p><p>Okay.</p><p>All right, you look almost</p><p>as cool as I do in my apron.</p><p>All right, grab some</p><p>of that parsley.Okay.</p><p>You're gonna stick it</p><p>right in here.</p><p>Okay.</p><p>All right, good.</p><p>Give that a stir.</p><p>Okay.</p><p>Perfect. You're a natural.</p><p>Okay, let me try it.</p><p>Oh, yeah, check that out.</p><p>Mm! Amazing.</p><p>Amazing. Bailey says it's good.</p><p>All right. You want to try</p><p>the spaghetti?</p><p>Yeah. Let's test it out here.</p><p>How do we do that? Okay. Ooh, ooh, hot!</p><p>Okay, take this.Okay.</p><p>All right, now,</p><p>throw it up at the ceiling.</p><p>If it sticks, it's done. BAILEY: Cool!</p><p>Um, excuse me.</p><p>You're not gonna...</p><p>One, two, three! One, two, three!</p><p>Oh.</p><p>It stayed! Let's eat!</p><p>All right.</p><p>You're... Oh, I'll get that down later.</p><p>Uh-huh.</p><p>I have to admit,</p><p>your sauce wasn't bad.</p><p>Mm-hmm. Our sauce, right Bailey?</p><p>Whatcha drawing, baby?</p><p>Um, it's a surprise. MELODY: Ah.</p><p>I don't believe it. Problem?</p><p>My new lead on toys</p><p>just fell through. This hurts.</p><p>These kids can't go without toys</p><p>at Christmas.</p><p>It's just not right.</p><p>That's too bad. It's more than too bad.</p><p>Toys create lasting memories</p><p>for kids at Christmas.</p><p>This is so frustrating.</p><p>I get it.</p><p>Hey, thanks for letting me</p><p>make you guys dinner.</p><p>You seem to enjoy cooking.</p><p>You cook often?</p><p>Yeah. Yeah, I do.</p><p>Though it's not as fun</p><p>cooking for one.</p><p>Katie and the carolers!</p><p>Okay. Bundle up.</p><p>How do you feel about caroling?</p><p>Hark! The herald angels sing </p><p>Glory to the newborn King</p><p>Peace on earth</p><p>And mercy mild </p><p>God and sinners</p><p>Reconciled... </p><p>Hey, Brett. Yeah, hey.</p><p>...Joyful all</p><p>Ye nations rise </p><p>Join the triumph</p><p>Of the skies </p><p>With angelic host</p><p>Proclaim... </p><p>...Christ is born...</p><p>First the party</p><p>and now caroling?</p><p>What's come over you?</p><p>I don't know.</p><p>I think I'm getting caught up</p><p>in the magic</p><p>of a Jackson Woods Christmas.</p><p>Hmm. So, what's up</p><p>with you and Brett?</p><p>What do you mean? I have eyes.</p><p>I heard you two</p><p>grew up together.</p><p>He doesn't seem</p><p>to like you much.</p><p>People drift apart.</p><p>Is that what happened</p><p>with Brett?</p><p>I lost touch.</p><p>It's not just Brett. I mean...</p><p>lots of people,</p><p>friends I grew up with.</p><p>And why's that?</p><p>I don't know. Just focused</p><p>on success... Nashville.</p><p>Thought I needed a new set</p><p>of friends.</p><p>True friends are too rare</p><p>to just toss to the side.</p><p>Kara's been there for me.</p><p>Good times and bad.</p><p>When my mom died...</p><p>when Bailey's father left.</p><p>I don't know what I would</p><p>have done without her.</p><p>Oh! Wait, what? Oooh!</p><p>Oh.</p><p>Are you okay? Yeah.</p><p>Wow. You really are a klutz.</p><p>Well...</p><p>Well, should we get up now?</p><p>Hmm. Yes.</p><p>Okay.Okay.</p><p>You better not</p><p>drag me down again.</p><p>Wait, you dragged me down.</p><p>All right.</p><p>O Christmas tree</p><p>O Christmas tree</p><p>How lovely are your branches </p><p>O Christmas tree</p><p>O Christmas tree </p><p>How lovely are your branches</p><p>On Christmas Day...</p><p>Nobody sings like Melody.</p><p>Prettiest voice I ever heard.</p><p>...O Christmas tree</p><p>O Christmas... </p><p>Good night, you guys.</p><p>FEMALE VOICE: Good night.</p><p>Good night, you two. Good night.</p><p>Love you. MELODY: I love you back, baby.</p><p>You have a fun sleepover.</p><p>Okay. Bye, Luke. See ya.</p><p>Come on.</p><p>So, I'm flying solo tonight.</p><p>How about another slice</p><p>of that yummy pie?</p><p>Sounds perfect.</p><p>You work in the music business,</p><p>got any musical talents?</p><p>Yeah, I played first chair</p><p>kazoo in high school.</p><p>Uh, yeah, I play a little piano.</p><p>My parents had a Steinway.</p><p>Yum.</p><p>Too much money?</p><p>Bailey did that</p><p>when she was four.</p><p>For my birthday.</p><p>I think she was trying to say</p><p>her mommy is priceless.</p><p>It's cute.</p><p>Why don't we adjourn</p><p>to the living room?</p><p>So, what were your plans</p><p>for my song</p><p>if I had given you the rights?</p><p>Lindsay was gonna sing it live</p><p>for her Christmas Eve benefit.</p><p>Lindsay? Lindsay Wyatt.</p><p>You represent Lindsay Wyatt? I do.</p><p>She's huge.</p><p>Bailey's favorite singer.</p><p>And she loves your song.</p><p>She thinks it's special too.</p><p>Lindsay Wyatt heard my song.</p><p>So, wait, wait, wait.</p><p>She sent you to get the rights?</p><p>Mm-hmm.</p><p>Oh, wow. That's really cool.</p><p>Still doesn't change anything.</p><p>My reasons for saying no</p><p>are personal.</p><p>Okay. It's fine.</p><p>I'm curious about something.</p><p>Oh, yeah? What's that?</p><p>How good are you on the piano?</p><p>Well, we got that. What else do you got?</p><p>Ah, not really much</p><p>of a piano player.</p><p>But, you know what?</p><p>I know this one.</p><p>I know what you're doing.</p><p>Oh, you are such a salesman.</p><p>No wonder Mrs. Figgins</p><p>fell for you.</p><p>Only someone with real talent</p><p>could write a song like that.</p><p>What about the other songs</p><p>you've written?</p><p>Wow. Melody.</p><p>I'm impressed.</p><p>Ancient history.</p><p>I don't write anymore.</p><p>Why's that?</p><p>I moved on.</p><p>Besides, I'm a single mother.</p><p>I don't have the luxury</p><p>of impossible dreams.</p><p>That's too bad.</p><p>I was looking forward to hearing</p><p>one of these.</p><p>I always heard a song</p><p>is the window</p><p>to a writer's soul.</p><p>And you want to see</p><p>into my soul?</p><p>Just a peek.</p><p>Maybe someday.</p><p>I better call it a night.</p><p>I need to finish getting</p><p>these gift bags ready</p><p>for the Angels.Oh.</p><p>Come on, I'll let you out. All right.</p><p>Did I say something wrong?</p><p>No. No, I just...</p><p>I gave up on that dream</p><p>a long time ago.</p><p>And I'm okay with that.</p><p>I don't believe you.</p><p>I think music</p><p>still inspires you.</p><p>And I think you got a lot left</p><p>inside you.</p><p>Look, whether you give me</p><p>your song or not,</p><p>I hope you don't give up</p><p>on music.</p><p>Thanks.</p><p>I had a nice time tonight.</p><p>Good night, Luke.</p><p>Luke.</p><p>Ted. Thanks for, uh,</p><p>thanks for picking up.</p><p>Listen, um, I need a favor.</p><p>A favor? Yeah, from your music charity.</p><p>And lest we forget</p><p>the double date prom night</p><p>from hell. MELODY: Oh.</p><p>Where both Justin and Tommy</p><p>forgot their wallet.</p><p>I will never believe</p><p>they didn't plan that.</p><p>Worst prom ever.</p><p>Okay, enough of that.</p><p>Here, a toast.</p><p>To love and friendship.</p><p>Love and friendship.</p><p>So, enough about friendship.</p><p>Let's talk about love.</p><p>You seem smitten.</p><p>Smitten? Oh, come on, Kara. No.</p><p>No. It's just</p><p>because it's the holidays.</p><p>And you know</p><p>how much I love Christmas.</p><p>It has nothing to do with Luke.</p><p>Oh, you said Luke, not me.</p><p>You and Luke,</p><p>you have a connection.</p><p>It's so obvious.</p><p>Kara, he's just here</p><p>to try and get my song.</p><p>So? That doesn't mean</p><p>he's not into you.</p><p>Besides, you are a catch</p><p>and Luke sees that.</p><p>What? How do you know</p><p>what he sees?</p><p>Because I see it.</p><p>You're special.</p><p>You know what I think?</p><p>I think Luke</p><p>gets under your skin.</p><p>He makes you think about things</p><p>you don't really want</p><p>to think about. Like what?</p><p>Singing, music.</p><p>That's crazy. And besides, I...</p><p>I no longer have the luxury</p><p>of impossible dreams.</p><p>Right.</p><p>What happened to dream big</p><p>and let your dreams</p><p>be your wings?</p><p>I never said that. Your</p><p>senior yearbook quote.</p><p>You gotta be kidding me.</p><p>You remember that?</p><p>Mm-hmm.Oh.</p><p>Look, all I know is that Luke</p><p>has feelings for you.</p><p>I know it, you know it.</p><p>And you know what?</p><p>I think you feel the same.</p><p>Checkmate.</p><p>I guess I'm buying</p><p>dinner tonight.</p><p>Mm-hmm.Mm-hmm.</p><p>Thanks for coming out.</p><p>I wasn't sure that you would.</p><p>Well, I wasn't going to, but...</p><p>Melody said I should</p><p>at least give you a shot.</p><p>Besides, I'm not one</p><p>to pass up a beer.</p><p>Especially when somebody else</p><p>is buying.</p><p>Look, Brett, I'm, uh...</p><p>not really good</p><p>at apologies, you know?</p><p>Why'd you leave like that, Luke?</p><p>I mean, we can be honest</p><p>right now, right?</p><p>Did I do something wrong, or...</p><p>No, man. It wasn't you.</p><p>It was...</p><p>I don't know.</p><p>I guess I thought in order</p><p>to find success</p><p>I needed to... erase my past.</p><p>Reinvent myself.</p><p>And you needed new friends</p><p>for that?</p><p>You were there for me</p><p>when no one else was.</p><p>I'm sorry I didn't return</p><p>that favor.</p><p>When's the last time you've seen</p><p>the guys?</p><p>I don't even know.</p><p>I got all caught up in trying</p><p>to be somebody.</p><p>You already were somebody</p><p>to us, man.</p><p>Number 84,</p><p>Luke "Butterfingers" Dawson.</p><p>Man, you drop one pass,</p><p>you're branded for life.</p><p>Hey, you know the annual game's</p><p>coming up, right?</p><p>Game?</p><p>Yeah, we get together</p><p>every New Year's Day,</p><p>play a little bit of flag</p><p>football with the old team.</p><p>Bring the families together,</p><p>have a big cookout.</p><p>Oh, man I'm sorry I missed that.</p><p>Yeah, well, you know,</p><p>we called you at first,</p><p>but you never really responded.</p><p>I want to be better...</p><p>a better friend.</p><p>True friends are too rare</p><p>to just toss aside.</p><p>I'll tell you what, you show up</p><p>to this year's game,</p><p>and bring the beer...</p><p>I might just forgive you.</p><p>Consider it done.</p><p>To old friends and fresh starts.</p><p>Cheers.Cheers.</p><p>I did kick your butt at darts,</p><p>you gotta admit it,</p><p>you're still Butterfingers,</p><p>still Butterfingers.</p><p>Man, we gotta do this again</p><p>and I don't mean in 15 years.</p><p>You got it. Sounds good.</p><p>Hey, you need a ride?</p><p>Uh, I think I'm gonna hang out</p><p>for a bit.</p><p>All right, man.</p><p>Hey. Hey!</p><p>So?</p><p>How'd it go with Brett?</p><p>Good. We worked it out over</p><p>a game of darts at Charlie's.</p><p>Fun bar. Thanks for the assist,</p><p>by the way.</p><p>Actually, you know what?</p><p>You haven't even seen the best</p><p>part of Jackson Woods yet.</p><p>Oh, no?</p><p>Come on.</p><p>I want to show you something.</p><p>All right.</p><p>So peaceful.</p><p>This is where I come to think...</p><p>and write.</p><p>Ever since high school.</p><p>I wrote "When Christmas</p><p>Was Young here".</p><p>So, tell me something,</p><p>how did you get started</p><p>in being a music manager anyway?</p><p>Let's see,</p><p>when I first started off</p><p>I just was going to clubs</p><p>and coffee houses,</p><p>just looking</p><p>for that fresh voice.</p><p>That one talent that would</p><p>launch my career.</p><p>And then one night I ended up</p><p>in this</p><p>beer joint called Brandy's...</p><p>and, uh...</p><p>that's when I saw her</p><p>for the first time.</p><p>She was by herself on stage...</p><p>beat up guitar, microphone.</p><p>That was the night</p><p>I met Lindsay Wyatt.</p><p>And she signed on and more</p><p>clients followed and then, uh...</p><p>Shoot, before I knew it</p><p>I had it all.</p><p>So, what happened?</p><p>I Googled you</p><p>I know you got fired.</p><p>I don't know.</p><p>I guess I started believing</p><p>my own press clippings.</p><p>The Luke Dawson hype</p><p>became my reality.</p><p>Dangerous.Yeah.</p><p>Maybe I lost my way, got swept</p><p>up in things that don't matter,</p><p>but I still know talent.</p><p>And when I heard your voice,</p><p>when I heard your song...</p><p>I had that same feeling I did</p><p>when I first heard Lindsay.</p><p>It makes me wonder...</p><p>why'd you give up on music?</p><p>Really?</p><p>I moved on. I don't believe you.</p><p>The truth is... I'm afraid.</p><p>Afraid?</p><p>I'm a single mother.</p><p>My dad's on his own,</p><p>there's the restaurant.</p><p>I have responsibilities.</p><p>And what if I fall in love</p><p>with performing all over again</p><p>and... it doesn't happen?</p><p>I don't know if I could face</p><p>another heartbreak.</p><p>Not long after I graduated</p><p>from college...</p><p>I decided to leave Jackson Woods</p><p>and head to Music City.</p><p>I thought I could just show up</p><p>on a Monday in Nashville</p><p>and get a record deal by Friday.</p><p>The reality was a bit different.Yeah.</p><p>I couldn't get a meeting,</p><p>much less a chance</p><p>to sing any of my songs.</p><p>And then you... Oh, man.</p><p>I remember sitting</p><p>on your waiting room couch,</p><p>clutching at my demo.</p><p>So excited to meet this hot,</p><p>young new music manager.</p><p>And then you finally came out</p><p>of your office and...</p><p>before I could even get</p><p>my name out...</p><p>you walk right past me</p><p>and out the door.</p><p>As if I wasn't even there.</p><p>I'm so sorry.</p><p>I can't believe I did that.</p><p>When I was in Nashville,</p><p>I got a call</p><p>that my mom was sick.</p><p>So, I put away my dreams</p><p>and headed home.</p><p>She needed me. Dad too.</p><p>After Mom passed,</p><p>I realized that maybe</p><p>her getting sick when she did</p><p>was a sign that my musical</p><p>dreams just weren't meant to be.</p><p>I wish that you believed</p><p>in your gift. As much as I do.</p><p>If you don't do it for yourself,</p><p>do it for Bailey.</p><p>If she sees you following</p><p>your dream,</p><p>maybe she'll have the courage</p><p>one day to follow hers.</p><p>Lindsay, I told you I'd get you</p><p>the song, Okay.</p><p>Don't worry. I got this.</p><p>"Don't worry.</p><p>I got this. Consider it done."</p><p>Luke... Luke will you just stop</p><p>with the empty promises, okay?</p><p>I built my finale</p><p>around this song.</p><p>If you don't close the deal,</p><p>you're fired.</p><p>Hello? Are you alive?</p><p>Good news,</p><p>songwriter just texted.</p><p>The deal's now closed.</p><p>"When Christmas Was Young"</p><p>is now yours.</p><p>Good! Okay.</p><p>Good work, Luke.</p><p>It's gonna be so worth it.</p><p>I'll see you at the show.Yeah.</p><p>Mom, Luke's brought us gifts.</p><p>You can go first.</p><p>Okay.</p><p>Oh. Wow!</p><p>This is awesome. Thank you.</p><p>Can you help? Yeah.</p><p>Thank you.</p><p>Thank you, I love it.</p><p>So, you don't forget</p><p>who you are.</p><p>Hmm. Okay, your turn.</p><p>Okay. Here goes.</p><p>Oh, Luke...</p><p>This is so beautiful.</p><p>And then wind it up</p><p>with the key there.</p><p>"Auld Lang Syne."</p><p>I love it. Thank you.</p><p>Luke, we have one for you.</p><p>All right! Here you go.</p><p>Go on and open it. Don't mind if I do.</p><p>Oh, man.</p><p>This is perfect.</p><p>Do you like it?</p><p>Oh, like it? I love it.</p><p>This is...</p><p>Thank you. Those gifts</p><p>were incredibly thoughtful.</p><p>You're welcome.</p><p>Can this day get any better?</p><p>I can think of one thing</p><p>that'd make it better.</p><p>An inspiring and heartfelt</p><p>Christmas song.</p><p>You are relentless.</p><p>When I believe</p><p>in something, yeah.</p><p>On that note.</p><p>My Christmas gift to you.</p><p>I wrote my first song</p><p>when I was 15.</p><p>Songwriting's like my journal.</p><p>Melody...</p><p>This is the best Christmas gift</p><p>I've ever gotten.</p><p>Maybe some of these</p><p>are even worth recording.</p><p>So, are you saying you...</p><p>I want you to represent me.</p><p>Would you want to be my manager?</p><p>I'd be honored.</p><p>So, have you thought about</p><p>where you want to start?</p><p>I've been thinking about</p><p>getting out there</p><p>and performing again.</p><p>We can make that happen.</p><p>We can do that.</p><p>You believe in my gift</p><p>and I believe in yours.</p><p>And I want</p><p>"When Christmas Was Young"</p><p>to be my first single.</p><p>Melody, this is...</p><p>this is so great and...</p><p>and you should definitely</p><p>record that song.</p><p>As your manager...</p><p>I feel obligated to tell you</p><p>that if Lindsay records it...</p><p>you're gonna get paid.</p><p>And I mean, really well.</p><p>And you can use that money</p><p>to launch your career.</p><p>You can still record it, just,</p><p>it'll already be a hit by then,</p><p>but...</p><p>"When Christmas Was Young"</p><p>is more than just another song</p><p>to me.</p><p>I wrote it... as a gift</p><p>to my mom,</p><p>I sang it to her on her</p><p>last Christmas Eve.</p><p>Though I didn't know it</p><p>at the time.</p><p>She loved it.</p><p>Said it reminded her</p><p>of our family Christmases</p><p>when I was little.</p><p>How special they were.</p><p>Mom would have wanted me</p><p>to record it first.</p><p>So, are you in?</p><p>Of course.</p><p>Okay, look, I...</p><p>I gotta get going.</p><p>Get going? I make you my manager</p><p>and you're already</p><p>running out on me?</p><p>Your new manager's</p><p>gotta tell Lindsay</p><p>that she can't record the song.</p><p>A new artist is gonna cut it.</p><p>Okay.</p><p>We'll touch base later, yeah?</p><p>I'll let myself out.Okay.</p><p>Linds', it's Luke.</p><p>Please call me,</p><p>I have an update.</p><p>It's very important</p><p>we speak right away.</p><p>Linds, it's me again.</p><p>Please call me back.</p><p>I really need to speak to you.</p><p>Country Heart 99 welcomes</p><p>the one and only, Lindsay Wyatt.</p><p>Good morning, Lindsay.</p><p>LINDSAY: Well, good morning.</p><p>Alexa, volume to eight.</p><p>Okay, Lindsay,</p><p>off the air you were telling us</p><p>about a new song</p><p>you were excited to debut</p><p>this Christmas Eve.Hmm.</p><p>Mm-hmm. That's right.</p><p>And it's called</p><p>"When Christmas Was Young"</p><p>and I'm so excited</p><p>to be singing it</p><p>for the first time</p><p>tomorrow night at The Pearl.</p><p>So, tell us a little bit</p><p>about how this song came to be.</p><p>Alexa, volume zero. LINDSAY:</p><p>Well I was in the...</p><p>Don't be a stranger, Dawson.</p><p>LUKE: You can count on it.</p><p>I'll see you at the game</p><p>on the 1st.</p><p>Melody?</p><p>Brett, Emily, do you mind?</p><p>I need a moment with Luke.</p><p>Yeah, sure, we'll just... Take your time.</p><p>I was just on my way over</p><p>to give you the good news... How could you?</p><p>How could I... You gave away a song</p><p>that wasn't yours to give.</p><p>And after everything</p><p>I shared with you,</p><p>after I asked you</p><p>to be my manager?</p><p>I never should have trusted you!</p><p>Melody, please, let me explain.</p><p>I just heard Lindsay</p><p>on the radio,</p><p>gushing over her new song</p><p>that she's gonna sing</p><p>at the Christmas Eve benefit,</p><p>"When Christmas Was Young."</p><p>My song! I told... when I..</p><p>No, I don't want to hear</p><p>any more of your explanations!</p><p>Just the truth, Luke.</p><p>You owe me that!</p><p>I'm trying to tell you.</p><p>You lied to Lindsay</p><p>and you told her</p><p>I gave you the rights</p><p>to my song.</p><p>No! I... I mean, yes,</p><p>I did, but...</p><p>I'm not surprised</p><p>your clients left you.</p><p>They must have felt betrayed.</p><p>Who knows how many times</p><p>you've been lying to them too.</p><p>Melody...</p><p>I was fine</p><p>with letting go of my dream.</p><p>Until you showed up.</p><p>I never should have let you in.</p><p>Melody, I talked to Lindsay.</p><p>No, you're exactly the person</p><p>I thought you were</p><p>the first time you walked</p><p>into Smokey's.</p><p>Melody, I need you</p><p>to hear me out.</p><p>It's not what you think.</p><p>Luke, get your hand</p><p>off the door.</p><p>I just need two minutes.</p><p>Luke, I thought I made</p><p>myself clear. Your time is up.</p><p>I'm gonna get this out.</p><p>I came to Jackson Woods</p><p>to make a deal, all right?</p><p>I made lots of deals before</p><p>and I thought</p><p>this would be easy.</p><p>I'd just swoop in,</p><p>wow you with promises</p><p>of fame and fortune</p><p>and voila, you'd sign over</p><p>your song and I'd be on my way.</p><p>Client happy, career saved.</p><p>But then I met you.</p><p>And at first you were a total</p><p>mystery to me.</p><p>But then you made me see</p><p>my life...</p><p>in a whole new way.</p><p>Melody, "When Christmas</p><p>Was Young" is an amazing song</p><p>and the world needs to hear it.</p><p>But it shouldn't be on my terms,</p><p>it shouldn't be on Lindsay's.</p><p>It shouldn't be on anyone's</p><p>but yours.</p><p>I called Lindsay and I told her</p><p>she couldn't have the song.</p><p>She fired me.</p><p>So, if this ends here,</p><p>if this is the last time</p><p>I see you then just...</p><p>Promise me. Promise me you won't</p><p>give up on your dreams.</p><p>'Cause I'd hate to think</p><p>that I was the cause</p><p>of you giving up something</p><p>that you truly cared about.</p><p>Something that you</p><p>were born to do.</p><p>I have to go.</p><p>Goodbye, Luke.</p><p>I'm just sick about the toys.</p><p>I know. The kids are gonna</p><p>be so disappointed. I...</p><p>Hey.</p><p>You did everything you could.</p><p>Looks like we got</p><p>a last-minute delivery.</p><p>What is it?</p><p>I have 200 more in the van.</p><p>It's a mini keyboard.</p><p>Who are they from?</p><p>Uh, it says Ted Grimes</p><p>Music Academy.</p><p>Never heard of it. Oh, yeah. Sign.</p><p>Dawson Grimes.</p><p>Mom, it's just like the one</p><p>you had when you were little.</p><p>Yeah. You're right.</p><p>Awesome news, everybody.</p><p>Looks like we're gonna</p><p>have a musical Christmas</p><p>for the kids this year.</p><p>Okay, okay, everybody.</p><p>There's a lot of work to do.</p><p>Let's go.</p><p>You okay?</p><p>It's Luke.</p><p>He hurt me and...</p><p>then he comes</p><p>through with 200 keyboards</p><p>for the kids.</p><p>I just don't know</p><p>which is the real Luke.</p><p>I don't know if I can trust him</p><p>and... I'm afraid.</p><p>I'm afraid if I give him</p><p>a second chance...</p><p>I know all about second chances.</p><p>Thank goodness your mother</p><p>gave me one.</p><p>Or else you wouldn't be here.</p><p>But I thought you two always</p><p>had this perfect relationship.</p><p>There's no such thing.</p><p>Soon after we got married...</p><p>I had a few lessons to learn</p><p>about being a good husband.</p><p>I learned them.</p><p>And your mother forgave me.</p><p>I was smart enough</p><p>not to let her down again.</p><p>Luke wants my song.</p><p>The Christmas song</p><p>I wrote for Mom.</p><p>Well, if you're holding</p><p>onto that song</p><p>for your mother's sake,</p><p>then know this...</p><p>your mother was proud of you</p><p>and she just wanted you</p><p>to be happy.</p><p>So, I know she'd want you</p><p>to go after your dream.</p><p>And, sometimes, dreams come true</p><p>in the most unexpected ways.</p><p>Dad...</p><p>She's watching over you.</p><p>I miss her.</p><p>Yeah.</p><p>It isn't Christmas</p><p>Without you here </p><p>It isn't Christmas</p><p>Without you near... </p><p>...It isn't Christmas</p><p>It isn't Christmas</p><p>It won't be Christmas</p><p>Without you here</p><p>Joy to the world</p><p>The Lord has come</p><p>Let earth receive</p><p>Her King</p><p>I'm happy if you guys are happy.</p><p>Sounds fabulous.</p><p>Yeah?</p><p>Hey. LINDSAY: Hey.</p><p>You showed.</p><p>You invited me.</p><p>Hey, uh, Linds, just to confirm‎,</p><p>"When Christmas Was Young"</p><p>is back on the set list.</p><p>Yes, yes. Wait, wait, wait, no, no, no,</p><p>I told you Melody didn't</p><p>give you the rights to that.</p><p>What are you... MELODY:</p><p>You sure about that?</p><p>- Lindsay, I'm Melody Douglass.</p><p>- Hello!</p><p>It is such a pleasure</p><p>to meet you at last!</p><p>Oh, um... Oh, I guess, uh...</p><p>we should fill you in.</p><p>Your former assistant Stacy</p><p>gave Melody my number</p><p>and she called me,</p><p>filled me in on everything</p><p>and said that</p><p>I could have the song</p><p>on two conditions.</p><p>First being that I rehire this,</p><p>this manager of mine.</p><p>And that she could invite as,</p><p>as many people as she wanted</p><p>to the show.</p><p>Melody, are you...</p><p>are you okay with this?</p><p>Yeah, I'm sure.</p><p>And you were right.</p><p>I'm not ready to give up</p><p>on any of my dreams.</p><p>And what better way</p><p>to launch my career</p><p>than to have Lindsay</p><p>singing my song here tonight.</p><p>Thank you.</p><p>Lindsay, do you mind?</p><p>My daughter is a huge fan.</p><p>- Oh, no, of course.</p><p>- I'd love to meet her.</p><p>Smile, Luke. You just got</p><p>your Christmas wish.</p><p>Lindsay,</p><p>this is my daughter, Bailey.</p><p>Hi! Hi.</p><p>You're so cool.</p><p>I can't believe I'm meeting you.</p><p>I can't believe I'm meeting you.</p><p>Come on, I have a spot for you</p><p>to watch from backstage.</p><p>Okay.</p><p>Thank you. LINDSAY: Thank you.</p><p>Have a great show. Thank you.</p><p>Hmm. So, seems like the client</p><p>made the deal this time, huh?</p><p>It does kind of look that way.</p><p>Hey, Linds, I got a big favor</p><p>to ask you.</p><p>Silent night</p><p>Holy night</p><p>All is calm </p><p>All is bright</p><p>Round yon Virgin </p><p>Mother and Child </p><p>Holy infant</p><p>So tender and mild,</p><p>Sleep in heavenly</p><p>Peace</p><p>Sleep in heavenly</p><p>Peace</p><p>Sleep in heavenly </p><p>Peace</p><p>Whoo!</p><p>Once upon a time,</p><p>a singer wrote a song about</p><p>how Christmas used to feel</p><p>when we were kids.</p><p>When our hearts were pure</p><p>and our dreams,</p><p>filled with hope and magic.</p><p>It's a song about love.</p><p>It's called</p><p>"When Christmas Was Young."</p><p>Now, please welcome her</p><p>to the stage</p><p>to sing it with me.</p><p>Melody Douglass.</p><p>No, Luke.</p><p>Luke, I can't.</p><p>Yes, you can. No, I, I...</p><p>It's too much,</p><p>there's so many people</p><p>and I haven't rehearsed it</p><p>and I'm afraid.</p><p>Mom. You can do it.</p><p>Melody, I believe in you.</p><p>Okay.</p><p>Come on,</p><p>they're waiting for you.</p><p>Wow.</p><p>Hi. Wow.</p><p>Okay.</p><p>Okay.</p><p>String the lights</p><p>On the roof </p><p>Place a star on the tree </p><p>The house is filled</p><p>With carols </p><p>Being sung by family</p><p>All the children</p><p>Gather round </p><p>With wonder in their eyes</p><p>What will be the holiday </p><p>Surprise</p><p>Wherever a star Wherever a star</p><p>Shines so bright Shines so bright</p><p>A choir sings O, Holy Night</p><p>A choir sings O, Holy Night</p><p>That's when the Christmas</p><p>That's when the Christmas </p><p>Spirit comes alive Spirit comes alive</p><p>We'll gather around We'll gather around</p><p>And we'll pray And we'll pray</p><p>That love will find its way</p><p>That love will find its way </p><p>To everyone To everyone</p><p>Just like it was</p><p>When Christmas was young</p><p>When Christmas was young</p><p>Life keeps marching along</p><p>So many loved ones gone on</p><p>So we're in the attic</p><p>Here's a box filled</p><p>With Christmas songs </p><p>When it's time to celebrate </p><p>The day the Lord was born</p><p>We'll fill the house</p><p>With happy sounds </p><p>Like every year before</p><p>Wherever a star Wherever a star</p><p>Shines so bright Shines so bright</p><p>And a choir sings And a choir sings</p><p>O, Holy Night O, Holy Night</p><p>That's when the Christmas</p><p>That's when the Christmas</p><p>Spirit comes alive Spirit comes alive</p><p>We'll gather around</p><p>We'll gather around</p><p>And we'll pray And we'll pray</p><p>That love will find its way</p><p>That love will find its way</p><p>To everyone To everyone</p><p>Just like It was</p><p>When Christmas When Christmas</p><p>Was young Was young </p><p>Ooh, and even though</p><p>Ooh, and even though</p><p>The years spread The years spread</p><p>Far and wide Far and wide</p><p>We come together it's like</p><p>We come together it's like</p><p>No time has gone by No time has gone by</p><p>Wherever a star shines</p><p>Wherever a star shines</p><p>So bright So bright</p><p>And a choir sings And a choir sings</p><p>O, Holy Night O, Holy Night</p><p>That's when</p><p>The Christmas spirit </p><p>Comes alive </p><p>We'll gather around</p><p>We'll gather around </p><p>And we'll pray And we'll pray</p><p>That love will find its way</p><p>That love will find its way </p><p>To everyone To everyone</p><p>Just like it was Just like it was </p><p>When Christmas was young</p><p>When Christmas was young</p><p>Just like it was Just like it was</p><p>When Christmas was young</p><p>When Christmas was young</p><p>Ooh...</p><p>Thank you. Wow.</p><p>Thank you so much. Thank you.</p><p>Wasn't she amazing?</p><p>Way to go, Mom.</p><p>I love you.</p><p>You sounded incredible.</p><p>Thank you.</p><p>I couldn't have done</p><p>any of this without you.</p><p>Bailey was right about you.</p><p>Oh, yeah? About what?</p><p>You really are too much money.</p><p>Merry Christmas, everyone!</p><p>Merry Christmas all!</p><p>Merry Christmas!</p><p>Deck the halls</p><p>With boughs of holly </p><p>Fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la</p><p>'Tis the season to be jolly</p><p>Fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la</p><p>Don we now</p><p>Our gay apparel </p><p>Fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la</p><p>Troll the ancient</p><p>Yuletide carol </p><p>Fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la</p><p>Fa-la-la-la-la</p><p>La-la-la-la</p>
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