Christmas Share Page #2

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Well I'm allowed

to change my mind.

You're good at

that obviously.

Owen, we didn't end because

you weren't a nice guy.

Okay we're just, not

right for each other.

I was never

truly happy.

You could have

fooled me.

Maybe because you always

saw me as a teenaged girl.

I could never really

grow in that relationship.

Owen, I care

about you, okay?

This doesn't mean that

we can't be friends.

Oh that's very nice.

Merry Christmas

to you too.

Please don't

be upset.

As long as

you're happy.

I always thought you'd be a

beautiful bride Courtney.

Congratulations.

Hey, stop right there.

Look, I know we had plans,

if you don't mind,

I'm just gonna go home.

I'm sorry,

I know you're hurt.

Yeah, we'll maybe I'll

get a good song out of it.

You know, maybe you

should get out of here.

Make a change.

And do what?

Go on an adventure.

During the holidays?

Why not? There's no

time like the present.

This living in the past is

what got you into this mess.

You have

dreams Owen.

I think it's time you

start chasing them.

What if I fail?

Well you never know

unless you try.

You familiar with

the concept?

Yeah, I think I

heard it somewhere.

Well maybe this holiday

season we both adapt to it.

That's fair.

One day you'll find a love,

that you never knew you wanted,

but you desperately

needed.

And that's the

best kind.

You know you

deserve the same.

Some day.

Christmas cards!

I've already signed,

just need your signature.

Sean?

Are you okay?

I know it burns, but

you just have to trust

that everything

will be okay.

Thanks.

She said I wasn't present

in our relationship.

I'm too busy planning

for the future.

You agree with her?

Well, you are always

thinking ahead,

I mean, which can

be a good thing.

So I plan too much and I

have no real connection.

Huh, well, this breakup has

officially ruined my Christmas.

Get out of the city,

go to the country.

Experience nature.

You know, just quiet down

your life and relax.

Really connect

with yourself.

Everything's

probably booked.

You ever think of

a house share?

What's that?

You basically just trade

places with someone.

It's the latest craze,

tons of blogs about it.

You saw this on

the internet?

I'm sure there's no

psycho's involved.

Don't be so judgmental.

It's safe and background

checks are required.

Believe me, it's legit.

You've checked this out?

You'd do it?

If I had an amazing Manhattan

loft like you, absolutely.

You can negotiate

a sweet swap.

Maybe I should.

I never get out of

the city anymore.

Go.

You know what? I need

to be more spontaneous.

We worked together for two

years and you have never

taken a vacation that

wasn't work related.

I'd say treat yourself

and go for it.

(guitar playing)

(email alert)

Dear Owner, I need to get away

from the city for the holidays.

Your house might be the perfect

solution to my situation.

Would you be interested

in swapping for a loft

in Manhattan?

Wow.

New York City.

(phone ringing)

This is Sean.

Uh hi, this is

Owen Harrison

calling from Butters,

North Carolina.

Hi, yeah.

That was quick.

Yeah I just happened

to be online.

Don't worry I'm

not a psycho.

No, no no.

A friend of mine referred me

to the site I'm new to this.

Oh, me too.

I kinda posted on a whim not

more than a couple hours ago.

Honestly, I didn't expect

anyone to respond.

Especially during

the holidays.

Yeah, this is

very unlike me

but I really need a

change from the city.

Well Butters, North Carolina

is the exact opposite

of New York City.

I suspected that.

Let's see my place if nice,

lots of peace and quiet,

you could use my

truck to get around.

So you live in a loft?

Yup, it's a bachelor pad,

but it's larger than most

places in Manhattan.

What do you do?

I'm a cop.

NYPD detective.

So...

If you're thinking

about taking anything.

I would never, and it's not like

you don't know where I live.

Good point.

So why do you wanna leave

New York City so bad?

Not to sound pathetic but,

a bad breakup.

I completely

understand that.

Single just in time

for Christmas.

Owen, you think you can

handle New York City?

I could be there

by Monday.

You know what?

Let's do it.

I'll email you

the details.

Perfect.

Thank you.

This is gonna be good,

for both of us.

Let's hope so.

New York City.

Woo!

North Carolina.

Finish the

Christmas cards?

Found a house, made the

swap, booked the flight.

That was fast.

Well something just jumped out

at me. I took your advice.

I'm getting out

of the city.

Butters, North Carolina.

When I said country I meant

Connecticut or Vermont.

Like somewhere New Yorkers

go for holidays.

Are you sure?

You're not exactly

the outdoorsy type.

Maybe not, but I

wanna give it a try.

I need a change.

Yeah that it is.

How far are you exactly

from New York?

10 hours or so,

I guess.

Why?

Oh, so when you have

a total meltdown

I'll know how far I have

to drive to pick you up.

I'll be just fine.

In fact, I'll probably have

some real peace and quiet.

There's one more thing.

Mmhmm.

Would you mind checking

in on this guy, Owen.

Be a mini welcoming

committee.

You never know, could be a

real prince charming type.

You can finally dump that jerk

realtor boyfriend of yours.

That last part

was outloud.

I know.

Fine, I'll meet

the guy.

You know you're gonna be

alone out there, right?

No I'm not.

I am gonna have

my little buddy with me.

You're in charge

while I'm gone.

Use the office,

happy holidays.

Happy Holidays.

Why do you

have to go?

You're gonna

miss everything.

We make a good

team, right?

I won't let you down,

I'll be back for Christmas.

Hey, I'll be back for

Christmas, I promise.

Here.

I need you to look

after robo for me.

It's just a dumb

old Christmas toy.

Ah he may look like that,

but he's much more than that.

You know when I was your age,

whenever I was alone,

or scared, or just

not feeling good.

I'd close my eyes and

he'd fly me to wherever,

to whatever I wanted.

You close yours he'll

do the same for you.

Really?

You believe in magic,

don't you?

'Cause you really have to

believe for him to do it.

Yeah.

Good.

So look after him for me.

I will.

Promise.

Good.

Go wash up for dinner.

Awe, you always

had the imagination.

Agh.

I don't think I ever

believed in magic.

Well who knows, maybe a little

will fall both our ways.

(laughs)

Hey, Merry --

Oh.

Merry Christmas.

Can I help you sir?

Yeah, I'm here to

pick up an envelope.

My name's Owen Harrison.

Mr. Tucker's guest.

You're staying with

us for the holidays.

We've been

expecting you.

We?

Hi, I'm Mia.

I have an envelope

for you from Sean.

Thanks Mia.

I thought there

would be a key.

It's a keyless lock.

Those are the

instructions.

I can help you get

settled in if you want?

You don't mind?

Not at all.

Wow.

(laughs)

This is amazing.

I know, right?

You get one of the best views

of the city all around here.

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