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