Christmas Inheritance Page #3

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No.

No, I'm just on a bit

of a... budget.

Hm.

Besides, my fianc says giving

money to the homeless

actually hurts them.

- (scoffing)

- That's ridiculous.

Well, I'm not sure

I agree with him,

but think about it,

giving charity makes us feel

good, but it's really selfish.

I mean, are we helping

the homeless

by giving them money

or should we be encouraging them

to earn their own?

That's a nice theory.

I think in practice, Baxter back there

probably appreciates every penny

that gets him closer

to a warm meal.

Come on.

(country music)

Wow, this place is

really packed.

I should have made

a reservation.

Luckily, I know the owner.

Hey, Jakey, you're just

in time for your favorite.

Thanks, Aunt Debbie,

but I'm just here to pick up

- the coffee for the morning.

- Don't be silly.

The chef saved you

some clam chowder

and you know

you don't wanna upset the chef!

I'm the chef.

- Oh!

- How about you?

Something to eat,

something to drink...

some warmer clothes?

She'll survive.

She's just here the night.

Well, thank you for choosing to bring

your date to our humble establishment.

- Oh! I'm not his date.

- No.

This is Ellie London,

she's a guest at the inn.

Guest. Hi.

Okay. Not-a-date.

And just one night?

Oh, that's too bad.

You're gonna miss

Dinner With Santa.

It's a Christmas Eve tradition

here. We set up a Santa House

in the church hall for the kids

and we raise money for charity.

Ms. London has a...

complicated relationship

with charity.

I do not!

I... don't.

We have dinner and dancing

and a silent auction.

It's fun! You should stay.

I can't. I have to go back

to New York.

I'm just here to see Zeke.

Zeke Daniels?

Well, you're in the right place.

He comes in here all the time.

You see that table right there?

That is where it all began.

Zeke Daniels and Jim Langford

came up with the idea

for Home & Hearth Gifts

right in that booth.

Who knows? If it wasn't

for my little diner,

their whole

multimillion-dollar company

might've never gotten off

the ground.

How do you know Zeke?

Oh, uh, I...

am a friend of the family.

Do you know Jim Langford too?

Know him?

I dated him all my senior year

of high school.

You dated m... Mr. Langford?

Yeah. Until he met Nora.

I so wanted to hate her,

but she was the sweetest thing.

And smart as a whip.

Lit up a room every time she walked in.

Everybody loved her.

And she and Jim made

a beautiful couple.

- Didn't they get married at the inn?

- That's right.

Yeah...

I heard Nora passed

about 10 years ago.

Poor Jim...

Anyway, forgive my reminiscing.

You check out the menu

and I will be right back!

You okay?

Yeah. I'm fine.

Uh... so... she's your aunt?

Yeah. I was born here,

so I've got a lot of family

in town.

Oh! She was a singer.

Yeah, nothing ever that big,

but... a lot of local bands.

She's got a great voice.

Silent night

So, you grew up here,

moved to New York and...

You know, what brought you back

to Snow Falls?

Oh, uh...

Pff... I just...

realized big-city life

wasn't for me after all.

Excuse me.

Are you okay?

Oh, I just...

I just can't stand this song.

Sleep in heavenly peace

Sleep in heavenly peace

(hitting the button repeatedly)

Come on!

Silent night

- She seems nice.

- Aunt Debbie.

I'm just saying, she seems

like a nice girl, that's all.

She's a guest at the inn.

That's all.

Besides, not interested.

Because you don't want

to be interested.

I just want a new song!

Jacob, you can't keep

yourself closed off.

- It's not healthy.

- I'm fine.

Sure you're fine.

That's why you're beating up

my jukebox.

With the dawn

of redeeming grace

Jesus Lord at thy...

(scratching)

(Indian-style music)

(door opening and closing)

(woman's voice):
...breathe in.

And breathe out...

And breathe in.

And breathe out.

Feel your cells expanding.

Feel them multiply

as you become...

We wish you

a Merry Christmas

And a happy New Year

Glad tidings we bring

to you and your kin

Glad tidings for Christmas

and a happy New Year

Now bring us a figgy pudding

Now bring us

a figgy pudding

Now bring us a figgy pudding

And a cup of good cheer

We won't go

until we get some

We won't go until

we get some

We won't go

until we get some

So bring some right here

Good tidings we bring

to you and your kin

Good tidings for Christmas

and a happy New Year

We wish you

a Merry Christmas

We wish you

a Merry Christmas

We wish you a

Merry Christmas

And a happy New Year

(clapping and applause)

What are you so happy about?

(fire crackling)

(disquieting noise)

(shrieking)

(knocking)

Miss London?

Everything alright?

(panting)

There is something

in my bed.

An animal.

Let's have a look.

- Is she alright?

- (Jake):
Oh boy.

What?

Yeah, you are lucky.

You were almost bitten by a...

hot water bottle.

- A what?

- A bottle full of hot water.

Everything alright in here?

Yes, everything's fine, folks.

You can go back to your rooms.

The... culprit was apprehended

and will be dealt with to

the fullest extent of the law.

Thank you.

What was it doing in there?

It was trying

to keep you warm.

It is a perk that we offer

our guests in the wintertime.

Most people enjoy it.

Especially those whose sleepwear is not

exactly conducive to the local climate.

Thank you. Thanks.

- Extra blanket?

- Good night!

(laughing)

(indistinct chatter)

Excuse me!

This is not clotted cream,

this is whipped cream!

I'm afraid Aunt Debbie didn't

send any over with breakfast

this morning, Captain Williams.

Did you think I wouldn't

know the difference?

Do you think me an idiot?

Of course not, sir.

I would be happy to arrange

for a credit on your account

for the price of one pot...

of clotted cream.

That's much better.

Alright.

I'm impressed. You handled

that like a professional.

Who? Captain Williams?

Nah, he's just a sweet old guy.

You know...

ever since his wife died,

he comes back here every year

to celebrate Christmas with us.

Kind of a tradition.

(telephone ringing)

Excuse me.

Merry Christmas,

Snow Falls Guest House.

Yes, hold on a sec,

she's right here.

Uncle Zeke?

No, it's me. Have you been

getting any of my messages?

Oh, sorry, babe,

there's no reception up here.

Yeah, yeah. I've been trying to call

you all morning, it's really annoying.

Well, it's nice to hear

your voice.

So what time

are you getting back?

Yeah. I'm not sure.

Whoa. What does that mean?

Well,

Uncle Zeke isn't here yet.

Ellen, tonight is the night

for my office Christmas thing.

Oh! Yeah, right.

You gotta get back here for that. I

want us to make a bit of an entrance.

Well, okay, but uh...

I just, I can't go yet.

Can't you just drop

the letters off and come home?

I'm really sorry, babe,

but it doesn't work that way.

The tradition is that I have to

give him the letters in person.

Tradition? What is this,

Fiddler on the Roof?

- Okay, don't be like that!

- It's fine. Whatever.

Look, I'm sorry,

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