Marry Me at Christmas Page #4

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Well, it's been

a long time

since I've been to a party

that wasn't... work.

Well, you're welcome

back any time.

Thank you.

Take it easy, JB.

Thanks again, Ed.

Okay.

So, goodnight.

'Night.

Hey! Maddie?

Yeah, Dad?

Is that Johnny's?

If you hurry,

you can catch him.

He can get it tomorrow.

Honey, he probably

needs this tonight.

Okay.

Johnny!

Sorry.

You just forgot your bag.

Thanks.

What's wrong?

Are you okay?

Yeah.

It's just...

I've never seen

snowflakes this big,

where you can actually

see the patterns

of the crystals.

It's just...

beautiful.

It's sort of like

little tiny

pieces of artwork

only you can see.

Yeah. Exactly.

Okay.

Goodnight.

Maddie?

Yeah?

My bag?

Yeah.

Goodnight.

Like I was saying,

you can pick formal invitations,

but because the wedding

is so soon,

I think you might also

have to do one online.

Isn't doing it

online tacky?

Either that,

or no one shows up.

Tacky it is.

Hey, Johnny.

Oliver, you're like

a ninja studying over there.

I don't think ninjas

have to study this hard.

Good morning.

Morning.

What are those?

Invitations.

No, no, no.

This...

is an invitation.

It's a reclaimed-wood box.

When you open it...

Pine!

The smell of Christmas.

The invitation

is actually attached

to this hand-blown

glass ornament...

which becomes

a wedding keepsake.

Pretty cool?

It's...

incredible.

I was thinking

something

more like this.

That's, that's nice.

It's the cheapest.

Don't you want the best?

Johnny...

you have no idea

how grateful I am

that you're paying

for my wedding, but...

You're the bride.

I'd like to pick out

my own invitations.

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to push.

I just... I want your wedding

to be perfect.

And it will be.

Okay. Okay.

So I think we have

to stay seasonal,

but we can maybe

get some tuberose

or calla lilies.

Or I could have

my flower guy

fly in tulips from Holland.

I'm joking.

Unless, of course, you want 'em.

No?

Excuse me, I gotta...

I gotta take this.

Yep?

Must be his agent.

He only paces like that

when she calls.

Why's that?

She's a very

intense woman.

Yes! Got it on video.

This'll be a great addition

to the website.

This town brings in

the real pros?

No. these guys

are just volunteers.

We have a dental hygienist,

grocery store manager,

dog trainer,

and car repair man.

Do you think they'd be willing

to sing something

when I walk down the aisle?

Maybe,

but I don't think "Jingle Bells"

is gonna cut it, guys.

You're hired.

I'll call

you guys later.

Thank you!

Those carolers

were incredible.

You know what?

We should hire them

to sing that

when you walk

down the aisle.

That is

a great idea.

Really? You're...

You're not

gonna cut me down?

As long as

you don't fly in

a symphony orchestra

to back them up.

Fine.

So, is Johnny coming tonight?

I invited him,

but I don't know if he's coming.

Well, all I'm saying

is you are a lot happier

when he's around.

I noticed that, too!

Right?

Okay, you two

need to take the crazy

somewhere else. Thank you.

It is the most romantic

night of the year.

Yeah.

I know that couple

just got engaged.

I am going to make sure

she is not buying

her dress in San Francisco.

Go get 'em!

Hi! I heard you guys

just got engaged!

Isn't that Johnny?

He's looking

a little lost.

Is he looking for

Ginger and Oliver?

I don't think so.

They went into

San Francisco for the night.

Well, if he's

all by himself,

I'm gonna

invite him over.

-Mom, I don't want him...

-Hey, Johnny!

Johnny!

Come on over!

Hey, guys.

Hey, JB!

Want some hot cocoa?

No, thanks,

Ed, I'm good.

Since this is not official

wedding planner business,

don't feel obliged

to hang out with us.

I don't. Unless...

Unless you don't want me to?

No, I d...

It's fine.

Hi, everyone!

And welcome

to the 67th Annual

Fool's Gold

Christmas Tree Lighting.

And what a gorgeous night it is

to light this beautiful tree!

So are you ready?

Yes!

Here we go!

Five!

Four!

Three!

Two!

One!

I'm sorry.

No photos tonight, please.

Thanks.

What?

I'm really good

with fans.

It's just sometimes

I'm not in the mood.

Yeah, they're not

taking photos of you.

Think we can pretend

that that never happened?

No. No, we can't.

Didn't think so.

Just admit it.

Holding his hand

meant something.

He was probably just excited

about the Christmas tree.

You just want it

to mean something

for publicity.

You know I do.

And you know

I told him we wouldn't.

Maddie...

I still don't understand

why Johnny's demands

are more important

than our store.

You don't need him

for the website.

Yes, but do you know

what every website needs?

Attention.

I.e.,

Johnny Blake.

I can't do that to him.

Even if you like him?

Which we both know you do!

Even if I did like him,

which I don't...

I have no intention

of being with someone

who isn't

gonna be here.

Hey.

Hi. Ahem.

Hey.

Good morning.

Morning.

We should get going,

if we're gonna make it

to the caterer's on time.

More food?

I'm still in a carb coma

from your parents' party.

That's okay.

You don't have to come.

Thought we had this same

conversation last night.

It seemed to work out

pretty well.

Look, Johnny,

you just do whatever

you have to do,

and that's why I'm here,

so you don't have to be.

Can you believe this?

So many people logged on

to replay

the Christmas tree lighting,

that the website crashed.

You know what?

Just narrow the food down

to the best stuff

and I'll pick from that.

I gotta go.

Looks like

it's just you and me, then.

Should we...

Should we go?

I'm just gonna

get my coat.

You're awfully

quiet today.

Is something wrong?

Is this about what happened

between us last night?

What happened last night?

When I was holding your hand,

we almost kissed.

Right. That.

I just figured we got caught up

in the romance of it all.

That happens here

at Christmas all the time

I just don't want you to think

that I thought

it meant anything.

Good. That's...

That's a relief.

Because, then, how

could that work, right?

My life is so insane,

I'm never... rarely in

one place for very long.

I'm practically like a nomad.

And I love my life here.

And a slow,

quiet life

is not for everyone.

Well...

at least

we cleared the air, right?

Yeah.

Clear mountain air.

Let's try

these wedding appetizers.

Yeah. Ahem.

-Merry Christmas, Maddie!

-Hi, Maddie!

Hi.

So, where's Johnny?

I thought he was

coming by today.

Yeah, I didn't

want to bug him

about the cake stuff

until we'd narrowed it down.

So you're not just

trying to avoid him?

No.

Why would I do that?

You tell me.

We should talk about

the groom's cake.

Oliver, why don't

you tell Maddie

what you had in mind

for the cake?

A cake shaped

like a heart.

That's actually really sweet.

A biologically-accurate

human heart.

'Cause how awesome would

that be, cutting into it?

That would be really awesome.

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