A Bramble House Christmas Page #3

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Like this?

No. No, never.

Why do you think

Mr. Conrad did?

Well...

because we connected.

We shared things

about our life.

We were close.

Um...

I don't know,

maybe I should have

turned it down.

Why did you take it?

Honestly, because...

it's been a very difficult

couple of years,

and because

I promised him

I would take

every chance I was given.

What did the family think?

You know,

they never reached out.

I really wish they had.

I could tell them

quite a lot, but, um...

I'm not sure they cared.

Well,

you don't really know them.

Do you?

No. You're right.

I don't.

I'm sorry, I--

I really shouldn't have opened

that door,

and that's on me.

No, no.

I get it.

I've been...

No. Sorry.

Um...

I, uh...

Yeah, I should go

finish up some work.

I will see you back

at Bramble House.

Finn...

did I say something

to offend you?

No, no, no, no.

It's all good.

I just-- I should finish up

these drawings,

and, uh...

I will see you later.

[sister, on phone]

So you didn't tell her

about the injunction?

You didn't confront her?

Well, her son

stumbled out of bed last night

when I was about to,

and he's been with her

ever since.

So she's a mom?

A single mom,

by the looks of it.

You know

her kid has met Dad too?

I mean,

they watched skating together,

played cards...

it was so hard

for me to hear.

So when are you going

to tell her

about the injunction?

We're less

than two weeks out.

If we confront her

with the papers too soon,

she's going to shut down,

and then we won't get

the answers we need.

We need a confession.

I will talk to the owner

and see if I can get

an extra day or two,

and then...

start down this road.

Mols...

don't worry, I got this.

Hi.

Could I buy a small box

of those chocolate truffles?

Oh. Of course.

I want to get a gift

as a thank you

for the owner

of Bramble House.

Oh, you two are staying

at Bramble House?

That's my aunt's place.

Mable is your aunt?

Mm-hm.

Well, I was thinking

of getting her some ornaments.

Oh. Oh, she won't like that

at all.

[laughs]

She's a little controlling.

Oh, I'll say.

She likes everything

just the way she likes it.

She still mad she

hurt herself sledding?

Sledding now?

You know,

I think I like your aunt

more and more every day.

[laughs]

You know, my daughter and I

were headed out

to do some errands.

She's about your son's age.

Do you want some company?

That'd be nice.

Cool.

Oh, hey, Finn.

Hey.

Uh, did I hear

that you're a children's

book illustrator?

Yeah, that's right.

Because every Christmas Eve,

I do a reading

for the kids in town

from

The Night Before Christmas,

and we try

to get a special guest for them.

Interested in that?

Oh, thanks,

but I'm not going to be here

through Christmas Eve.

Home for the holidays.

Family.

Right. Of course.

Well, maybe another time.

Sure.

What about Bramble House?

Has it always been a B&B?

Actually, it was

a family home

for generations.

Mable was living there

till the recession hit.

They almost put it up

for sale.

She single-handedly saved it

by turning it into a B&B.

Honestly, I don't know how

she does it all alone.

Mom, look,

it's Finn's book!

Can I go in

and show Savannah?

Of course!

Sure.

[bell rings]

...And a Happy New Year

There they are!

He likes that Finn.

And you?

You guys seem pretty friendly.

Uh...

Oh, sorry.

Just kick me.

I blurt things out.

Look! That's my friend.

Really?

Yeah, and he's here

writing a new book.

You're the opposite.

Private?

Um, I used to be.

Yeah, I'm trying not to

anymore.

Just, you know,

don't want to miss the world.

These are so beautiful.

Yeah.

You know what?

I think we're going to try

a little homemade magic.

Hey, Scout?

Come here.

Let's go.

Look at all those presents.

Yeah.

I bet Mable is going to try

to get all of them in

herself, too.

We should help.

Good idea.

[door closes, footsteps enter]

What are you doing?

Helping!

We saw these

sitting in your trunk,

and thought

we would help out

by bringing them in.

I just dropped off a batch

and then was going

to head back out.

Oh, okay.

Well...

I'm so sorry.

I should have asked first.

Um, that was my mistake.

But since they're all inside

now...

Yup.

Right there under the tree.

If you ever need

anything else,

or want anything else,

just feel free to ask us...

never mind.

Willa...

thank you.

You're welcome.

Can we make

gingerbread houses now?

[loud whisper]

Uh, as long as Mable doesn't see.

SCOUT:
Hey, Finn!

Want to make gingerbread houses

with us?

WILLA:
Oh, no, that's okay.

We don't want

to disturb you.

No...

Actually, I would love to,

but I've got

to warn you,

I'm a gingerbread house

champion.

Are you really?

Mm-hm. Yep.

Oh, well,

we will see about that,

because I think

you may have met your match.

Is that so?

Well, game on, good sir.

Mom, isn't this one great?

You guys are amazing.

You see,

this is what happens

when you put two

gingerbread experts

together.

Yeah, it is.

Mine, on the other hand,

is, um...

having some trouble.

- Can I give you a hand?

- This is not staying.

- I think I see the problem.

- Yes, please.

- Okay.

- Oh, it just keeps sliding.

A little extra icing

up on top there...

There we go,

and then...

just...

That's what I did.

No, I know,

but you want to hold it up

at the top,

and hold it until it dries.

Okay. Thank you.

[laughs]

Yeah. Um...

Sorry I left so abruptly

earlier.

I'm the one

who invited you into town,

and it was...

No, it's...

It was nice.

I'm glad we came.

Good...

and so you two are staying

through Christmas?

New Year's,

and then

it's back to reality.

What's reality?

Scout goes back to school,

and hopefully

I have a new job by then

because money has been tight.

I thought

you just finished a job.

Well, we've...

had some extra expenses

this year.

What kind?

[laughs]

I know...

I'm sorry.

I tell you what...

why don't you ask me

anything,

and I will answer.

What's the new plot

of the Everyday Sam book?

Except that.

Ah, I am sworn to secrecy,

but I'll tell you what,

the town carriage ride

starts in an hour,

and I actually need

to draw Sam

near horses,

'cause he rides a horse

in the next book,

so I was wondering

if you would want

another modeling gig?

Are you...?

Mom, we're going on a

carriage ride right now!

If it's all right.

I guess we're going

on a carriage ride.

Excellent.

Finish this up.

Okay.

O Christmas tree

O Christmas tree

Your leaves

are so unchanging

We're next.

I can't wait.

This is going

to be so much fun.

Can I go say hi?

Yes, just stay

with Savannah

and stay right where

I can see you, okay?

Don't worry, Mom.

I got this.

He's a great kid.

WILLA:
He's really over the moon

that you've taken

an interest.

Well, I like him.

Have you ever seen

anything like this town?

[carriage assistant]

Next up!

FINN:
You're up, bud!

WILLA:
Hey, Scout.

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