The Christmas Card Page #6

- Oh, you...

- Don't you see what he's doing?

- Hey, everybody.

- Hey, it's about time.

You're missing all the fun.

- You ok, Cody?

- Yeah, everything's good.

Come in!

Hello.

Hey. Hi.

Hi, Paul.

Wow, you guys are doing

good work here.

- Make yourself at home.

- Grab some sugar sprinkles.

I'd love to,

Rosie, but, uh...

Actually, I wanted to know if I could

steal faith away for the evening.

Ahem. It's getting cold

in here.

Cody, go get some firewood.

My work is done here.

Let me help you.

I got you a surprise.

Thanks!

It's so cute.

Listen...

I know we've only known you

for a short while.

But I want you to know

you've become family here.

We've all come

to love you

I mean all of us.

Look, I didn't plan

on any of this.

Mmm.

Soldiers bond

with one another.

They become

a band of brothers

and sisters...

A family.

Their job is to defend

and come back home

to those who are waiting

for them.

What you need is someone

to come back to.

Got it?

- All right. You sit tight.

- I'll get the umbrella.

Here you go.

Watch your step.

Right this way.

Where are

all your customers?

The place looks deserted.

Table ready for you.

What's going on, Rachel?

We're closed tonight.

We have a private party.

And for you...

Enjoy your meal.

What are you up to?

I just thought we haven't had

any quality time together.

So you bought out citrone

for an entire night

during the busy season?

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

- To us.

- To us.

Thank you.

Ok. I'm having shrimp.

Now I know that Christmas

is only 2 days away,

and I probably should

have waited until then,

but I can't wait

another minute.

Will you do me the honor...

Of marrying me?

Paul...

I love you.

Of course I'll marry you.

We'll spend all

of our anniversaries

traveling through Europe.

Wherever I go,

you'll go with me.

We'll spend the rest

of our lives

traveling the world.

Morning.

Hi. Cody.

Um, there's something

I have to say.

Paul and I got engaged

last night.

- That's great.

- I'm really happy for you.

Paul's a great guy.

I'm happy for you, faith.

Hi, honey.

Hey.

Did you order for us yet?

Uh-huh.

I'm glad you called.

I needed a break.

You know,

once we get married

we can have Christmas

in Belize.

Ha ha ha.

And miss spending it here

with my family?

We're gonna start

our own family.

In napa.

Honey, we never discussed

leaving Nevada city.

You know I love

working at the mill.

And you know I love spending

time with my family.

I thought you did, too.

We can get

a little place up here.

We'll split our time.

Relationships are

about compromise.

Never really

thought about that.

It's gonna be ok.

Your dad's gonna...

Find someone to replace you,

and we'll come up and we'll

visit 'em all the time.

What you got?

Ah, good tidings.

Good tidings.

I guess you've heard by now?

Yeah.

Richard's wearing black.

Whatever happened to the young man

asking the father's permission?

Well, if faith's happy,

I'm sure

you would've said yes.

Uh, listen, son...

I...

I know that you've

fallen in love with faith.

It's so easy for you

to retire from the army now

with your tours of duty

and years of service.

You can stay on here

and work at the mill.

And run it one day.

- I can't stay.

- She's marrying somebody else.

E-exactly my point.

But Paul isn't the one!

Where's your sense of

fighting for the right thing?

Well, there's something

to be said for not invading

where you don't belong.

You can't retreat now.

You need to tell her

how you feel.

It's the right thing to do.

The right thing to do

is to move on.

Ok.

To the guy who saved my life.

To the guy who saved mine.

Hi, this is Paul.

I can't make it

to the phone right now,

but if you leave a message,

I'll call you...

I'm not at all happy

about this engagement.

- Faith made her decision.

- We've gotta support her.

Well... Cody's leaving

because of it.

Yeah, well,

I'm sorry about that.

But that's his decision.

Wh... hold these.

Hello?

Hey, dad.

I'm stuck at the mill

and my battery's dead.

And I can't find Paul.

Can you come pick me up?

I'm on my way.

Faith's battery died,

and she can't find Paul.

You want me

to go with you?

- Oh, no. It...

- It's way too cold out there

for old people like us.

Luke spelman...

Hmm?

Hmm?

We're back.

How was the sleigh ride?

- Oh, as usual.

- Very romantic.

Faith's battery died.

Would you run to the mill

and pick her up?

Oh, Luke.

I don't think

that's such a good idea.

Humor me.

This is faith's

favorite blanket.

Ok.

Keep the lines tight,

but be gentle on the bit.

Hmm. She'll do the job.

You sure about all this?

Positive. Let 'er rip.

Hyah!

Whoa.

This was not my idea.

I'm sorry about what happened

in the woods the other day.

It was unfair of me

to give you the wrong idea.

I'm not sorry.

The time I spent with you,

the kiss...

I'll have that

for the rest of my life.

You deserve

to be happy, Cody.

- I'm gonna be happy.

- Come on.

It's cold.

Thanks.

Mmm.

Whoa. Whoa. Whoa.

Good girl.

Tell your dad

I was easy on the bit.

I want you to have this.

It'll keep you safe

and warm after you leave.

Thank you.

Phew.

Come on.

- De de de de

- come to papa.

LA LA LA LA:

Cody! Grab a girl!

Come on! Come on!

Ha ha! Come on, Cody!

Ha ha!

Do do do

da da da

hmm. Change your partners,

dosey-do.

Ha ha!

I really should be going.

What?

- I have some...

- Stuff to finish off

for tonight's service.

Aw, come on!

I have some things

to take care of also.

May I borrow the truck?

Oh, yeah. Sure.

Uh, uh, remember,

Christmas Eve service

is at 7:
00.

If I'm finished, sir.

Ok, Cody. But try, huh?

It's a beautiful service.

Yeah.

Yes, ma'am. I'll try.

In hills where they

lay keeping their sheep

on a cold winter's night

that was so deep

Noel, Noel

Noel, Noel

born is the king of Israel

they looked up

and saw a star

shining in the east

beyond them far

and to the earth

it gave great light

you're still here.

You're a lucky man, Paul.

Love, not luck, had

a big part in my good fortune.

I need you to know

I'm in love with faith,

but I know she loves you,

and I hope you're doing this

for all the right reasons.

Understood.

In every heart

prepare him room

and heaven and nature sing

- oh, I saved you a seat.

- Come on.

And heaven and nature sing

he rules the world

with truth and grace

and makes

the nations prove

"As the glory of the lord

shone all around,

"and they were

very much afraid.

"The angel said to them,

do not be afraid.

"I am bringing you good news

of great joy

for all the people."

The image of the holy family

puts me in mind of

our own Nevada city

and the families here.

Jesus came for the world,

yet like all of us,

he was a small town kid who never

strayed far from his loving family.

He was surrounded by people

who loved each other

and had as his example Joseph,

who by choosing

to stand by Mary

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