A VERY CHARMING CHRISTMAS TOWN | Full Christmas Romance Movie | Holiday Magic Awaits

[00:00:03][music] [music] [music] [singing] [music] [singing] [music] [singing] [music] [singing] [music] [music] [music] [singing] [music] [music and singing] >> Do you want me to call you a lift?

[00:01:38]>> Nope, I got it. But, you can call me a double hot double shot, please.

[00:01:42]>> Already on it. What time is your flight?

[00:01:44]>> 2:15. Just late enough that Phil will have to pick the kids up and feed them himself.

[00:01:50]>> Well, I sure hope Phil understands you coming down for a very good cause.

[00:01:54]>> I mean, he understands now that I shot in the ads from this company.

[00:01:57]>> Oh.

[00:01:58]Do you have oat milk?

[00:02:01]Are you my bossy sister?

[00:02:04]>> So, I've been getting really excited about this new deal and I was thinking we need to do an epic holiday piece, like really boost holiday subscribers.

[00:02:15]>> Yes, 100% and maybe since I'm done my [music] work early at the paper, I can come up to San Fran a few days early, cook up something fun.

[00:02:22]>> A little holiday bake-off perhaps.

[00:02:24]Nope.

[00:02:25]I already won this bake-off.

[00:02:27]>> have, have you?

[00:02:28]Wait, what is that? Solvang?

[00:02:33]Okay, I've heard of it. But the most Christmasy town in the USA? Isn't it wine country?

[00:02:39]>> Yes, it is [music] and what better to pair good cab with than Christmas?

[00:02:43]>> Okay, but it doesn't even snow there.

[00:02:45]>> [music] >> At least not for the last 20 years.

[00:02:48]But this morning, they got 4 inches of snow. I mean, it is practically a Christmas miracle.

[00:02:53]>> Or maybe it's climate change.

[00:02:55]>> Aubrey, this is our epic holiday piece.

[00:02:59]>> Okay, wait. You want to go to Solvang now?

[00:03:02]>> No, I have kids. I want you to go to Solvang now or early next week, whatever.

[00:03:08]>> What am I going to do there?

[00:03:10]>> It's the most Christmasy town in the US.

[00:03:12]There is an entire website filled with holiday festivities you get to partake in.

[00:03:17]>> And you want me to do all of this alone?

[00:03:19]>> You do everything else alone.

[00:03:22]>> Ugh.

[00:03:23]>> I'm I'm just saying. Maybe it's the holiday reprieve from LA that you need and it's on the way to San Fran to see me and the kids.

[00:03:31]You get to stop, take some photos for the site and sample [music] all of the local pastries, all the bakeries, do some shopping. I mean, and maybe maybe even have a little bit of fun.

[00:03:42]>> Hey.

[00:03:45]I know how to have fun. I'm married with kids.

[00:03:48]And I'm the fun [music] one.

[00:03:50]And you know it.

[00:03:52]Also, just thinking, but you know, maybe it's the inspiration you need to start writing music again.

[00:03:59]>> My song writing career has gone [music] to years too late.

[00:04:01]>> We both know that.

[00:04:03]>> It doesn't have to be like that.

[00:04:05]>> Look, our site has kept me more than busy with my writing and please, I don't want to talk about it anymore. I don't.

[00:04:09]>> Okay, fine. Then it's settled.

[00:04:12]We're going to do a great vlog piece on this magical little Danish village of Solvang and it is going to be a game changer for Sitestyle Sun's and Sweet's.

[00:04:20]>> Well, okay, fine. I'll go, but I guess I got to figure out where I'm going to stay.

[00:04:25]>> Yeah, I already did that. It's this cute little B&B and check-in [music] is on Friday.

[00:04:29]Oh, there's my lift.

[00:04:37]>> All right.

[00:04:38]Straight down, you good?

[00:04:38]>> Yep.

[00:04:47]>> Hey.

[00:04:48]>> Hi.

[00:04:48]>> Look what we got.

[00:04:49]>> My tree.

[00:04:50]>> Yeah, where do you want it?

[00:04:51]>> Put it right over there.

[00:04:52]>> Right here?

[00:04:53]>> Yes.

[00:04:54]>> good. You got it.

[00:04:55]>> Perfect.

[00:04:55]>> Push her up. Okay. Beautiful.

[00:04:58]>> So, you guys got the best one on the lot. Thank you, Sawyer.

[00:05:00]>> Hey, would you have even let it through the door if we hadn't?

[00:05:03]Hey, why don't you stick around and help us decorate? I'll fire up the grill, we'll make some food.

[00:05:07]>> You know, I would love to, but all this unexpected snow has the Yuletide committee going crazy. They want someone with a good camera to take a bunch of pictures before it's all gone.

[00:05:16]>> Well, that's a good idea. I was so sad we slept through it all.

[00:05:19]>> I know, the whole town did.

[00:05:20]>> Well, who knows? Maybe it'll snow again right before Christmas.

[00:05:23]>> I know you'd like that, but I think that one time was an anomaly in and of itself. Hey, I for one hope it does, especially after the bleak late fall that we had.

[00:05:30]>> Tell me about it. We haven't had a no vacancy since what, September?

[00:05:34]>> But guess what? We are all booked up this weekend as of this morning.

[00:05:38]>> Someone booked this tour group?

[00:05:39]>> Mhm, someone headed up from LA.

[00:05:41]>> Oh, LA. LA tours are my favorite kind.

[00:05:44]>> [laughter] >> Well, hey, let me make you a nice hot tea to go, okay?

[00:05:49]>> Thank you, ma'am. Have fun.

[00:05:50]>> Hey, guys. Can I take your picture in front of the snow here?

[00:05:53]>> Sure.

[00:05:53]>> Yeah, okay.

[00:05:56]>> Okay, yep.

[00:05:57]There we go.

[00:05:58]Got it.

[00:05:59]Thanks.

[00:06:02]Oh.

[00:06:12]>> [music] >> A windmill? You've got to be kidding me.

[00:07:28]What have I gotten myself into?

[00:07:33]And this must be where the tree lighting ceremony is. What a total madhouse. Oh, no. I'm good, thanks. Oh, no, thank so much. Merry Christmas.

[00:07:49]Hey, um I can't really talk right now.

[00:07:51]>> Are you there? Is it snowing?

[00:07:53]>> No, of course it's not snowing.

[00:07:56]>> Well, how is it? Do you love it?

[00:07:57]>> Well, I'm about to go to the tree lighting ceremony and let me tell you the whole thing feels like one big tourist trap.

[00:08:03]>> What? No way.

[00:08:05]>> Yes, way and it takes kitschy to a whole new level.

[00:08:09]>> Look, uh you're going to have to figure out a way to make it work because I talked to the brand strategist again this morning and with these new advertisers we have a lot riding on this holiday piece.

[00:08:19]>> No, I know but the whole thing might be a little bit more focused on the silliness of solving rather than the magic of it all. I don't know, we can make it like a cute little satire piece.

[00:08:28]>> That's fine. I mean, you're the writer.

[00:08:30]Just will you get the kids some kitschy little gifts from that darling little Christmas store downtown?

[00:08:35]>> Yes, I promise I will get the kids some really kitschy gifts.

[00:08:38]>> Hey lady, get get out of the road.

[00:08:42]>> Oh, are you okay?

[00:08:44]>> I have to go. I'll I'll call you back.

[00:08:49]>> Are you all right?

[00:08:50]>> Aside from you trying to run me over and me falling into a dirty patch of melting snow, I am great, sir.

[00:08:57]>> I I called out. You were you were standing in the middle of the road.

[00:09:00]>> Yes, everyone was walking in the middle of the road. That's why it's closed off, no?

[00:09:03]>> Yeah, but everybody else was watching where they were going.

[00:09:05]>> Everyone else except for you, clearly.

[00:09:08]You should have a license in order to be riding that thing.

[00:09:11]>> Oh, yeah, I have lived here my entire life. I know these streets back and forth. I could ride that Surrey cycle with my eyes closed.

[00:09:20]>> I'm very sorry. I see I have interrupted something very important.

[00:09:24]>> Yes, you did. My life.

[00:09:31]No, I'm sorry. It's been a day.

[00:09:34]Um if you just said that you are from this town, then you probably know where the um Dolphin House B&B is.

[00:09:42]>> Yes, I am, and yes, I do. Yeah, I'm >> [music] >> actually riding by that right now.

[00:09:46]>> Oh, well, that's great. Um then uh how much for a ride on your strange bike thingy?

[00:09:53]>> My My strange bike thingy?

[00:09:56]It's It's called a Surrey cycle.

[00:09:58]And I'm just giving her a ride as a favor. It's It's not my job.

[00:10:02]>> Oh, that's fine. How much?

[00:10:05]>> I wish I could help you out, but seeing as how I don't have a license.

[00:10:21]>> [music] [music] [cheering] >> Beautiful, huh? All right, Haley, it's coming around the tree. We're going to have one last chance for the possible dancers.

[00:11:06]>> [music] >> Is that Aubrey?

[00:11:38]>> Oh, hi.

[00:11:39]>> Hello. Welcome.

[00:11:41]>> Oh, thank you.

[00:11:42]>> Hayden. Uh I'll also be your bellhop of the evening, so give me these.

[00:11:46]Should we get you uh just check right into your room?

[00:11:48]>> Perfect. Thank you.

[00:11:50]>> How old is this B&B?

[00:11:52]>> Uh actually, um it's a lot older than it looks. It used to be the Solvang Community Center, and my pa was uh mayor back in the day, so I spent a lot of time here as a kid. I didn't have the heart to let him tear it down, so my wife and I took over, and we took it and turned it into a B&B.

[00:12:07]>> Well, it certainly has a lot more of a romantic feel than anything I've seen so far.

[00:12:11]>> Yes. All right.

[00:12:15]Here we are.

[00:12:17]>> [sighs] >> Thank you. This is perfect.

[00:12:22]>> Good.

[00:12:23]Well, don't tell anyone I said so, but the stork room happens to be my favorite room in the house.

[00:12:29]Mainly because of this view.

[00:12:34]>> Wow.

[00:12:35]>> I know, right?

[00:12:39]I believe my wife has uh prepared some Danish delights for your arrival. If you'd like to follow me into the parlor.

[00:12:44]>> Sure. Thank you.

[00:12:45]>> After you.

[00:12:49]>> Ah!

[00:12:50]You must be Aubrey Lang.

[00:12:51]>> Hi.

[00:12:52]>> Hey.

[00:12:52]>> This is my wife, Laurel.

[00:12:54]>> Sorry. Handshakes are for strangers, and you are just no stranger.

[00:12:58]>> [laughter] >> Sit. Sit.

[00:12:59]Oh. I just love your site.

[00:13:02]When I heard you were coming to stay at our little bed and breakfast, I got so excited.

[00:13:06]>> You and your sister are the coolest.

[00:13:08]>> Oh, thanks. That means so much, and I have to tell you I love your place. It's like a magical little holiday hideaway.

[00:13:15]>> Yeah.

[00:13:16]>> You can use that for your site, if you want.

[00:13:19]>> Wine?

[00:13:20]>> Uh sure.

[00:13:22]Thanks.

[00:13:23]And uh we have cheese Danishes, raspberry Danishes, and my famous Danish kringle.

[00:13:29]>> Yeah, definitely go for the kringle.

[00:13:31]>> Oh, well these definitely look very delicious and I'm not going to lie, I'm a big fan of sweets, especially chocolate.

[00:13:36]>> Oh, well you have to go to Ingelborg's.

[00:13:37]They have the best chocolate in town.

[00:13:39]>> Ingelborg's, ooh I like the sound of it.

[00:13:41]It's very Scandinavian.

[00:13:42]>> Yeah, that's everything around here.

[00:13:44]>> Um so is there anyone else staying here this weekend or am I the only one?

[00:13:48]>> Oh yeah, sure the Brighton's and the Bennett's are both staying here, but they're out checking out the wineries tonight, so it's up to you and me.

[00:13:55]>> You and me?

[00:13:56]>> I need help decorating that tree, so I hope you brought your ornament fingers here to dance with me.

[00:14:10]>> [singing] >> Do you sing?

[00:14:14]>> Hm?

[00:14:14]>> You're humming. It sounds very melodic.

[00:14:17]>> Oh, no, I don't sing.

[00:14:20]I mean, I'd love to sing, but I I don't.

[00:14:24]>> You though, didn't you write some big songs for some country and pop artists, right?

[00:14:29]>> Yeah, I did.

[00:14:31]I used to.

[00:14:32]I don't do that anymore.

[00:14:34]The songwriting part.

[00:14:35]>> Don't you miss it?

[00:14:38]>> Well, between my work as a writer for an online travel publication and my work on the site, it keeps me busy.

[00:14:44]>> Oh yeah, your sister said you're doing a special on Solvang for the site.

[00:14:47]>> Mhm, yeah. I'm here to check out the most Christmasy town in the USA. See what it's all about.

[00:14:53]>> Well, I think, purely based on your tree decorating skills, you're going to fit in here just fine.

[00:15:02]>> It really does look great.

[00:15:07]Santa's tourist trap.

[00:15:20]Yeah.

[00:15:22]You're not so bad.

[00:15:44]>> Good morning.

[00:15:46]>> Ah, perfect timing.

[00:15:47]>> Woo, smells like cinnamon spice.

[00:15:49]>> Hensel's able skiver.

[00:15:51]>> Able skiver.

[00:15:52]>> Ooh, that's a mouthful.

[00:15:53]>> It is Danish and it literally translates into apple slices.

[00:15:56]>> Mhm.

[00:15:57]>> Here you go.

[00:15:58]>> We don't know if he used apple in it, but >> Looks good.

[00:16:03]>> What do you think?

[00:16:05]Yeah?

[00:16:05]>> Mhm.

[00:16:06]>> [laughter] >> Uh, so what's on the big agenda today?

[00:16:09]>> Mhm, well, I was hopeful someone in town could show me around.

[00:16:14]Give me the lay of your little Danish town.

[00:16:16]>> Oh yeah, sure. Just go to the visitor's center and ask for Darren Larson. I'm sure he can find someone to show you around.

[00:16:21]>> Darren Larson. Perfect, thank you.

[00:16:24]>> Mhm.

[00:16:33]>> Hi there. I'm looking for [music] Darren.

[00:16:36]>> You must be Aubrey.

[00:16:37]>> Yeah, Aubrey Lang, hi.

[00:16:39]>> Hayden at the Dolphin House texted me about you.

[00:16:41]>> Um, I was wondering if you could possibly give me a tour, show me around, if you [music] have time. I'm I'm doing a piece for my blog.

[00:16:47]>> That sounds terrific, but unfortunately I I'm I'm just kind of tied down at the moment.

[00:16:52]We've got the big Yule Fest parade coming up next weekend. I'm in charge and I have just been totally slammed today.

[00:16:58]>> Well, I totally understand that, but thanks so much anyway.

[00:17:01]>> But but but but, my um, my community coordinator, he could help you out if you like. He knows more about this town than anyone else.

[00:17:06]>> Oh, that's just great. Thank you.

[00:17:08]>> Sure.

[00:17:10]Here he is. Um, Sawyer? This is my son, Sawyer. I'd like you to meet Aubrey Lang. Aubrey Lang, this is Sawyer. We met. It's nice to [music] see you again.

[00:17:20]>> This is your community coordinator.

[00:17:24]>> And your town tour guide. It's your lucky [music] day, Ms. Lang.

[00:17:29]>> I don't suppose you have a pick of guides for me to choose from.

[00:17:34]>> No one knows more about Solvang than my son.

[00:17:37]>> Well, see your son, he almost tried to run me over yesterday, so I feel like if he were to give me the tour, I would be putting my life on the line.

[00:17:44]>> Well, it sounds to me like Sawyer has a lot of making up to do. Okay? So, son, I want you to guard Ms. [music] Lang with your life. Understand?

[00:17:51]And get her the story that she needs.

[00:17:53]>> Sure thing, Pops.

[00:17:56]You ready to do this?

[00:18:01]You think?

[00:18:03]>> Thank you.

[00:18:03]>> Have fun.

[00:18:06]And now I'm going to take you by the Yuletide House where the spirit of Christmas is alive year-round.

[00:18:11]>> You know, between the Danish style half-timbered facades, the open-facing storefronts, and the very large windmills, it all just seems too touristy to be true.

[00:18:21]>> It's not touristy. It's part of the town's identity.

[00:18:25]>> Okay, well, call it what you want, but I am looking for the real scoop on Solvang, Sawyer, not just um silly guided tour. I mean, we've been walking around all day, and all I have to show for are a bunch of postcard-looking photos that are only going to give my followers nothing more than a surface town's view.

[00:18:40]>> Okay, what is it that you want me to show you exactly?

[00:18:43]>> Well, the entire town it feels like one big stick to bring in tourism, disguised as some picturesque holiday getaway. So, can you prove me wrong?

[00:18:52]>> Yeah, that's that's easy. It's It's part of the town's history. The town was founded in 1911, and when it was, all the buildings [music] utilized the traditional Western Mission Spanish architecture known to Southern California, [music] but then the First Lutheran Church adopted the Danish architectural style, and everybody else started to follow suit.

[00:19:08]>> Okay, so maybe it started out that that but when the town [music] caught on that it was working for tourism, they decided to go for it. What do you think?

[00:19:15]>> Even if that's how it went [music] down, does it take anything away from Solvang's undeniable holiday charm?

[00:19:22]>> Not everything here is charming.

[00:19:23]>> Are you saying I'm not charming?

[00:19:25]>> No, I am just saying that you you sound like a well-rehearsed tour guide giving me your fluff. But what I really want I want to get to the heart of Solvang and what makes it so special.

[00:19:37]So, are you going to help me or not?

[00:19:41]>> You know what?

[00:19:43]No.

[00:19:44]No, I don't think it's possible to help someone who doesn't immediately see that Solvang is bursting from the seams with holiday charm. I wish you the best with your piece. Enjoy your stay here in Solvang, Ms. Lane. Merry Christmas.

[00:20:05]>> I'm sorry for being so harsh back there.

[00:20:07]I just feel like there's more to Solvang than windmills and fancy wine. Oh, Plaza.

[00:20:16]Oh.

[00:20:29]>> There is more to it, but you're too preoccupied with yourself to be able to stop and smell the real sweets.

[00:20:35]>> Stop and smell the real sweets?

[00:20:38]>> Yeah, you spent half of the tour making sure you had the perfect photo or video and then the other half hashtagging everything on your phone.

[00:20:44]>> Okay, smarty pants Solvang. I know how to stop and smell the real sweets.

[00:20:49]That's why people follow my blog. And I'll have you know I really like sweets, especially chocolate.

[00:20:54]>> Oh, yeah?

[00:20:54]>> Yeah.

[00:20:55]>> Okay, well, when was the last time you ate an entire chocolate bar all by yourself?

[00:21:00]>> I don't really see how my inability to eat an entire chocolate bar is relevant to my ability [music] to stop and enjoy real life.

[00:21:07]>> Okay, when was the last time you went out and danced in the rain?

[00:21:11]>> Oh, do you know how dirty the rain is in Los Angeles?

[00:21:14]>> Okay, fine. When was the last time you went on a vacation or just anywhere fun and didn't make one post, one story, one vlog piece about your trip?

[00:21:24]>> Okay.

[00:21:25]You know what? Let's make a deal.

[00:21:27]You promise me to show me the real Sal thing and I will do my best to enjoy the real Sal thing.

[00:21:36]And of course, I will pay you for your time.

[00:21:38]>> All right, but the only form of payment I will accept is an autograph that I can give to my little sister for Christmas.

[00:21:48]>> Wait, why would you want my autograph?

[00:21:50]>> Uh yeah, she's a big Brandy Brickhouse fan and Burning Flame is one of her all-time favorite love songs.

[00:21:56]>> Oh, no.

[00:21:57]Wait, how does she know I wrote that?

[00:21:59]>> It's a small town and that news travels fast. So, do we have a deal?

[00:22:08]>> All right.

[00:22:11]Where are we off to next?

[00:22:15]Oh, that's really good.

[00:22:21]>> It's where I was born.

[00:22:22]>> Uh-huh.

[00:22:22]>> The top shelf there.

[00:22:24]Oh, you got to see this. Let's go in here.

[00:22:30]>> Sorry.

[00:22:31]We're closing up now. Come back tomorrow at 10:00.

[00:22:34]>> Uh that's too bad cuz I was just hoping to get a hug from my favorite godmother.

[00:22:38]>> Oh [laughter] goodness.

[00:22:41]My dear Sawyer.

[00:22:42]Ooh, and watch that mother stuff. I'm your only godmother.

[00:22:46]>> [laughter] >> Feel like I haven't seen you in at least a week and you know that's simply unacceptable.

[00:22:53]So, who's this darling little lady she brought in with you?

[00:22:56]>> Aubrey, this is this Estelle. She's a good family friend. Estelle, this is Aubrey Lang from LA.

[00:23:01]>> Lang?

[00:23:03]Is that British?

[00:23:04]>> Uh very close, Scottish. And it's really nice to meet you, Estella.

[00:23:07]>> I do, I do, I do. Ooh, and that's that's that's cashmere, huh?

[00:23:12]>> Mhm.

[00:23:13]>> Yeah.

[00:23:14]Okay, now listen. Are you really here for a Nisse, or are you just here to see me and say hi?

[00:23:19]>> Actually, both of those things. Uh this is Aubrey's first time in Svolvær, and she's never even seen a Nisse before.

[00:23:25]>> Well, no one has really seen a Nisse before Christmas did. See, that's what a Nisse does. It hides away until right before Christmas. You see, the Nisse has to protect the farmlands almost all year long. And Christmas time is the one time a year that it comes out to play. Huh.

[00:23:42]One whole one?

[00:23:43]Here. Hold it.

[00:23:46]Oh, but I must warn you. You must be very careful. The Nisse is known to be quite mischievous.

[00:23:53]>> Where are its eyes?

[00:23:54]>> OH, WATCH OUT.

[00:23:55]>> [screaming] >> WATCH OUT. WATCH OUT. WATCH OUT.

[00:23:57]>> [laughter] >> DON'T WAKE IT BEFORE CHRISTMAS.

[00:24:00]>> OH, I JUST love this story. It has so much um >> Personality?

[00:24:04]>> Yeah.

[00:24:05]>> Of course it does. Look who's running the place.

[00:24:06]>> [laughter] >> Um Estella, would you mind if I took some photos, if it's not too much to ask?

[00:24:12]>> Oh, but of course. Here.

[00:24:14]>> Thank you.

[00:24:19]>> So, where did you two meet?

[00:24:22]>> Uh oh, no, it's not like that.

[00:24:25]I'm just giving her a tour.

[00:24:40]>> You have never brought a tour in here.

[00:24:43]>> Well, I've never had a visitor this high maintenance before.

[00:24:46]>> And one is pretty, either.

[00:24:48]>> [laughter] [music] >> I think I'm going to get these.

[00:25:06]>> Those?

[00:25:08]Ooh.

[00:25:09]Those not cheap.

[00:25:10]>> Oh, that's okay. I just love them.

[00:25:13]>> Well, then. All right, then.

[00:25:16]I'll give the family discount. How's that sound?

[00:25:18]>> I love that.

[00:25:20]>> All right, then.

[00:25:21]>> She's so fun.

[00:25:22]>> She's a good one.

[00:25:23]>> [laughter] >> Estelle is so great.

[00:25:26]>> Isn't she the best?

[00:25:27]>> Yes.

[00:25:29]The snow's really melting, huh?

[00:25:31]I wonder if it's going to snow again.

[00:25:33]What do you think?

[00:25:34]>> I don't know. Do you believe Christmas miracles can come true?

[00:25:38]>> I believe this little village would lead someone to believe they can.

[00:25:45]>> Hey.

[00:25:48]Meet me at Mortensen's Bakery tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. All right?

[00:25:52]>> Hmm. What's on the schedule for tomorrow?

[00:25:54]>> You said you like [music] sweets, right?

[00:25:55]>> Mhm.

[00:25:57]>> Just bring your appetite.

[00:26:06]>> Come in.

[00:26:07]>> Oh, Laurel, so sorry. I should have asked you earlier, but um where are your hand towels?

[00:26:13]>> Oh, there is a linen closet in the first suite past the foyer there.

[00:26:16]>> Thank you.

[00:26:19]>> Hey, wait a minute.

[00:26:20]Would you mind helping me with this for a minute?

[00:26:23]I need someone to hold the fabric while I cut it or else it gets uneven.

[00:26:27]>> [laughter] >> Yes, of course.

[00:26:31]Ooh, wait. What are you making anyway?

[00:26:33]What is this?

[00:26:34]>> Well, I am making some angel chorus costumes for the Nativity pageant tomorrow. They decided to dress up last minute and needed some assistance, so here I am.

[00:26:43]>> So, you sing and you sew. It's very impressive.

[00:26:46]>> Not as impressive as blogging and vlogging and songwriting and all of that.

[00:26:52]Speaking of, how did today go? Did you get some good stuff for your big holiday special?

[00:26:57]>> Yeah, I think I did.

[00:26:59]I think I have a hook, but nothing is concrete yet.

[00:27:03]>> What do you need for the hook?

[00:27:06]>> Oh, um something that drives the story forward.

[00:27:10]Something special about solving that helps resonate with all my readers, you know?

[00:27:16]>> Yeah, sure. I get it.

[00:27:17]>> Oh, oh, oh, but I did hear about um your famous Danish Nissa.

[00:27:24]>> Yeah, good. Yeah, Nissa from the the great lady down at the gift shop.

[00:27:27]>> Estelle. Isn't she the best?

[00:27:29]>> Oh, she is so great and so fun.

[00:27:32]>> Yes.

[00:27:33]>> What about Sawyer? Was he your guide today?

[00:27:36]>> Ugh, unfortunately.

[00:27:39]>> I'm sorry. I'm really sorry. I know he's been with your husband and everything, but he really wasn't much of a help for being such a know-it-all.

[00:27:48]>> I mean, he definitely does >> [music] >> speak his mind.

[00:27:51]But, he's really smart and has such [music] a good heart.

[00:27:56]His dad was city commissioner growing up, so he does know a lot about everything.

[00:27:59]>> And he certainly thinks that he does.

[00:28:02]>> [laughter] >> He has been single for about as long as I can remember.

[00:28:09]But, he is the apple of his mother's eye.

[00:28:12]And aside from my husband, he's one of the best catches in our tiny town, so.

[00:28:17]>> [laughter] >> What about you?

[00:28:19]You seeing anyone?

[00:28:21]>> Do you really think I would be at this very romantic chalet all alone if I had any other choice?

[00:28:28][laughter] >> [gasps] >> Touché.

[00:28:31]Let me rephrase.

[00:28:33]Do you wish you were seeing anyone?

[00:28:35]If you don't mind me asking.

[00:28:38]>> Well, um I tried the whole love thing, but [music] I haven't been with anyone in a few years.

[00:28:49]I thought I had someone and we [music] talked about getting engaged.

[00:28:55]But when we finally did he decided a week later um he made the wrong choice [music] by asking me.

[00:29:03]>> Aubrey, I'm so sorry.

[00:29:05]>> I think the part that hurt the most was was the fact that he was just being honest.

[00:29:13]So, I couldn't hate him.

[00:29:15]>> I can't even imagine.

[00:29:18]>> But I think what crushed me the most was that I knew in my heart that he wasn't the right one for me.

[00:29:28]So, I just fabricated the idea that he was.

[00:29:33]>> You're a hopeless romantic.

[00:29:38]>> [laughter] >> Am I? No. I'm not anymore though. I'm not. I used to be, but I'm not anymore.

[00:29:44][music] >> You say that.

[00:29:47]Think about it. What kind of great storyteller or songwriter isn't?

[00:29:53]>> Yeah.

[00:29:55]I did write my best stuff when I was with him.

[00:30:17]>> Oh, my favorite son.

[00:30:20]>> Your only son.

[00:30:21]>> I see the annual Danish gingerbread cookie chaos is in full swing.

[00:30:28]>> And what do we owe the pleasure? I didn't know you were coming by.

[00:30:31]>> What, in this contributing to the chaos?

[00:30:33]I would not miss it. Besides, who is going to taste test all the cookies?

[00:30:37]>> Hey, those are still cooling.

[00:30:39]>> Mhm.

[00:30:41]This must be Mom's batch cuz these are really good.

[00:30:44]>> Actually, they're mine.

[00:30:50]Oh, yeah, you're a real riot. Yeah, and since you're here, you're going to do more than just taste testing. One of mom's blenders just broke, so we're going to put your arms to work. We're a whipper short.

[00:30:59]>> Mhm.

[00:31:04]>> [snorts] [laughter] >> Where were you today, anyway?

[00:31:10]>> Um Dad had me do a day tour.

[00:31:12]>> Uh to a pretty tourist day here.

[00:31:14]>> And who did you hear that from?

[00:31:16]>> Your father.

[00:31:17]And Estelle.

[00:31:18]>> News travels fast around here.

[00:31:21]>> And so you were on a date?

[00:31:23]>> It was not a date, and if you badger me, I am not going to get you her autograph.

[00:31:28]>> Wait, why? Is she famous or something?

[00:31:30]>> No, she's not really that famous, but she has written a few songs that are.

[00:31:35]One of which, I believe, is a little anthem that they call Burning Flame.

[00:31:40]>> Wait. She wrote that song? Can you introduce [music] me?

[00:31:43]>> Yeah, I can, but if I do, you are going to need another purse to carry around all that growing patience for your big brother.

[00:31:53]>> Oh, you are so dead.

[00:31:55]>> Hey, hey.

[00:31:56]>> Wait a minute. Who's going to TASTE MY NEW BATCH?

[00:31:59]>> I WILL.

[00:32:00]>> OH, YAY, you're home. [laughter] Are they? Oh, so happy you're home.

[00:32:05]You sure they're good?

[00:32:06]>> These are delicious.

[00:32:30]>> Hi. You there?

[00:32:33]They're incredible, aren't they?

[00:32:35]>> Yeah.

[00:32:36]Did you make these?

[00:32:38]>> Oh, no, no, no. Mr. Olsen did. And he does it every year. His gingerbread houses are famous with the locals and with the tourists. But, I did make those cookies with my kids.

[00:32:49]>> Oh, would you mind if I try one?

[00:32:50]>> No, please.

[00:32:55]>> Mhm.

[00:32:56]This is delicious.

[00:32:58]Is this your bakery?

[00:33:00]>> Yes, it is. Would you like to see the pastry display?

[00:33:03]We have every kind of Danish delight ever think about. Are you familiar with Danish desserts?

[00:33:09]>> I'm not, but I always love to try new things. Would you mind if I take some photos?

[00:33:14]>> Not at all.

[00:33:17]Oh, you must be that blogger that's come to town to do the article on Christmas in Solvang.

[00:33:22]>> Oh, mhm. Yeah, I am. I'm Aubrey.

[00:33:24]>> Oh, I'm Miriam.

[00:33:26]>> How did you know that I was the blogger?

[00:33:29]>> Just a hunch.

[00:33:30]>> Mhm.

[00:33:31]>> So, do you see anything that you like? I can start a box for you.

[00:33:34]>> As much as I would love that, I should probably wait for my tour guide. He's going to show me around, so I should wait till he gets here to order.

[00:33:40]>> your tour guide?

[00:33:42]>> Yeah, you probably know him or know of him. He's really handsome, but also really full of himself, and a community coordinator, and the man around town, apparently.

[00:33:53]>> Oh, he's a man around town.

[00:33:55]>> Yeah, his dad also runs the town, and he's the apple of his mother's eye. So, you're probably a big fan of him, too.

[00:34:02]>> Oh, maybe I know him.

[00:34:04]>> Hey, Mom.

[00:34:05]>> Morning.

[00:34:05]>> Hey, honey.

[00:34:10]>> Wait, this is your mother?

[00:34:13]You're the mother of him?

[00:34:14]>> Yes. Darren and I got married right out of high school, and 9 months later, this little bundle of joy came along.

[00:34:21]>> [laughter] >> You could say I grew up with my kids, and he is the apple of my eye most of the time.

[00:34:29]And whatever he did or said, he can be a pain sometimes, you're right. But of course he gets that from his father.

[00:34:37]>> I have no idea what's going on here.

[00:34:39]But I'm very glad you like my cookies.

[00:34:44]>> You made those?

[00:34:45]>> Yeah, all the ones with the green vests.

[00:34:48]>> Suddenly I don't really feel very good.

[00:34:50]>> Oh, you two. You really do have something in common cuz he tried that same thing with his sister last night.

[00:34:56]All right, enough with all this. It's time for me to impress you so I get a good write-up in your piece. Now, what Danish delight can I entice you with this morning?

[00:35:07]>> Anything that he didn't make I'll have.

[00:35:15]Oh, the Nativity, right?

[00:35:17]>> Yeah, how did you know?

[00:35:19]>> Laurel, she was making costumes for it last night. It seems like quite an event.

[00:35:23]>> It is. You know, we've been telling the Nativity story for 37 years in a row [music] at this theater. It is a huge collaboration, a bunch of talented musicians, the Santa Barbara Gospel Choir. It is not to be missed.

[00:35:35]And I sound like a tour guide again.

[00:35:37]>> It's totally fine, don't worry. I just can't believe that the mission price is so low though. Nothing would ever be that cheap in Los Angeles. [music] How does a pageant like that sustain itself?

[00:35:47]>> You know, funny enough, we didn't even [music] used to charge. The city paid for it some private money, but then it got more expensive, more popular, so we decided we need to start charging a small admission fee.

[00:35:56]>> That is the kind of thing that gives a seemingly touristy town its holiday magic.

[00:36:01]A Christmas pageant that everyone can enjoy.

[00:36:04]I can't think of anything more spirit to the season.

[00:36:07]>> Do you want to take some pictures?

[00:36:09]>> No.

[00:36:10]I think I'm going to take this [music] moment for myself.

[00:36:21]Ingleborg's, the chocolate shop Laurel was telling me about. Oh, uh can you hold this for me?

[00:36:27]>> I thought you were stopped.

[00:36:28]>> Oh, I think I've already burned off the calories.

[00:36:51]Hi, uh can I get you a sample of anything?

[00:36:53]>> Oh, is there a limit on samples?

[00:36:57]>> [laughter] >> This place is incredible. In fact, I think I just figured out my new favorite place in Soul Thing.

[00:37:02]>> Oh, hey Saul.

[00:37:03]>> What's up, Gib?

[00:37:04]>> Wait.

[00:37:06]Is this Are you Aubrey Lang? As in the songwriter Aubrey Lang?

[00:37:11]Oh, I'm yeah, I'm Aubrey >> Gibby. She's your biggest fan.

[00:37:14]>> Yeah.

[00:37:15]>> Oh, thanks. That means a lot, but I just write the songs. I'm sure the artists are the ones that you're really a fan of.

[00:37:24]>> Nope. I I mean, yes, but I'm a lyrics queen and your lyrics are the best. I mean, I went back to listen to all your music and it's Sia here and then you.

[00:37:31]>> See? Lyrics queen.

[00:37:33]>> Oh, yeah, and there is no limit on samples. Unlimited samples, whatever you want.

[00:37:36]>> Uh excuse me. Just cuz she wrote a few songs back in the day and they were hits doesn't mean she gets unlimited samples.

[00:37:40]She's a human being just like the rest of us. Three samples max.

[00:37:43]>> Oh, no, no, no. You can't put a cap on our sample distribution. You don't own this town or this store.

[00:37:50]>> Well, you're half right.

[00:37:52]I I don't own this town, but I do own this.

[00:37:56]Your favorite place in Soul Thing.

[00:38:01]>> Oh.

[00:38:03]Hm.

[00:38:04]>> Hm.

[00:38:06]Hm.

[00:38:09]One.

[00:38:10]>> I It's terrible.

[00:38:23]It's utterly awful. But bursting with so much flavor with just enough richness.

[00:38:30]Not too crispy, but not too melty.

[00:38:32]The density is flawless with the perfect amount of filling.

[00:38:38]>> Thank you very much.

[00:38:39]>> Where did you learn to make chocolate like this? I feel like I've died and gone to Danish Village heaven.

[00:38:44]>> Um well, this was actually my grandmother's store. She brought the recipe back from Denmark. It was her parents before her. Yeah, I've been recreating the magic and churning out Ingeborg's chocolate ever since I was a little kid.

[00:38:56]When I took over 2 years ago, I added 16 flavors to the menu.

[00:39:01]>> When he was little, he used to sneak chocolate in his backpack to the house and he would get busted eating them after brushing his teeth at night.

[00:39:08]>> how did you get caught?

[00:39:09]>> Uh one morning he came downstairs with chocolate all over his face and at breakfast mom asked who had been sneaking chocolate in the house and he pointed at me.

[00:39:16]>> I didn't know I had chocolate on my face. I just I figured she She saw all the wrappers in the trash and that's all she knew.

[00:39:23]I was in so much trouble.

[00:39:24]I couldn't come to the shop for like a week. It was torture.

[00:39:27]>> Oh, well, I would say it is totally worth getting in trouble for these chocolates.

[00:39:32]>> I was I was always getting in trouble.

[00:39:34]Gibby was the golden child.

[00:39:36]>> Really? You a troublemaker? Now this I find very hard to believe.

[00:39:39]>> you?

[00:39:40]Were you a troublemaker because I have you pinned as the goody Gibby of your family.

[00:39:46]>> Hey, you know how I feel about that nickname.

[00:39:49]>> [clears throat] >> No, I would say um I was I was a good one. No, I should actually say I was the adaptable one.

[00:39:55]My sister, she was older than me and she was always telling me what to do. So, I always did what she wanted me to do, but sometimes I did it got me into trouble.

[00:40:04]>> Really? I didn't figure you to be a follower.

[00:40:06]>> Um no, I am not a follower.

[00:40:10]I would say I'm a really good sidekick.

[00:40:13]My sister, she always had the mind for business and I was the more creative one.

[00:40:19]>> You know, Gibby, Gibby was always the more business-minded one of the two of us, for sure.

[00:40:24]>> Well, I will say with all the new flavors you put on the menu, you are the creative one, too.

[00:40:30]>> Really?

[00:40:32]Hm, never thought of myself like that before.

[00:40:34]>> Well, that, or maybe I'm having a total sugar rush, and it's finally getting to my head.

[00:40:39]>> Hey, D, um the Christmas Story pageant tonight.

[00:40:42]>> Mhm.

[00:40:42]>> You in?

[00:40:45]>> Well, if I can sneak [music] some of these chocolates in, stealthy Sawyer style, I am totally in.

[00:40:53]>> Hm.

[00:40:55]Oh, no, that's mine.

[00:40:58]Hm.

[00:40:59]I want it.

[00:41:13]The most beautiful woman in Zombieland.

[00:41:15]>> Who's about to freeze her toes off if she doesn't get a jacket on. Thank you.

[00:41:20]Aubrey, you're almost ready. We're going to be late if we don't leave now. I can't walk fast [music] in these boot shields.

[00:41:35]Oh, Aubrey, you look gorgeous.

[00:41:39]Well, this dress wore me to the Grammys 5 years ago, that one time I was invited.

[00:41:44]And it's far more than I would ever [music] pay for a dress.

[00:41:48]>> I don't care what it cost, that dress is definitely not wearing you.

[00:41:54]>> Well, then, shall we?

[00:41:57]Mhm.

[00:42:06]>> Hark, the herald angels sing.

[00:42:12]glory to the newborn [singing] >> The view is so breathtaking.

[00:42:20]>> Yeah, I always stand up here. It's the best seat in the house.

[00:42:24]>> [singing] [singing] >> This town isn't a tourist [music] trap.

[00:43:11]I guess I'm going to have to convince him to like a new idea even more.

[00:43:22]>> Goodbye. Please do come back soon.

[00:43:24]>> Thank you very much. This was awesome.

[00:43:26]>> Merry Christmas.

[00:43:33]>> [laughter] >> Oh my gosh, look at it.

[00:43:35]>> We're twinzies.

[00:43:36]>> No, cute sweater.

[00:43:38]>> [gasps] >> How's it going? Did you guys go see the wineries today?

[00:43:41]>> Yes, between yesterday and today, I think I've seen them all.

[00:43:44]>> Oh, I'm so jealous. You know, Hayden and I used to wine hop every year for our anniversary. We'd always have so much fun.

[00:43:52]I don't know why we don't do that anymore.

[00:43:54]>> Well, maybe you should ask Santa for a wine hop this Christmas.

[00:43:58]>> Maybe I will.

[00:43:59]Anyway, how's that hook coming? You've been locked in your room the past three nights. You must be close by now.

[00:44:04]>> Yeah, I'm not quite done.

[00:44:07]What I thought was going to be my hook is wrong.

[00:44:10]So.

[00:44:11]>> Well, are you going to be able to find one between now and when you leave on Friday for San Fran?

[00:44:14]>> Well, yeah, that's the thing. I was thinking I was going to stay for the weekend if that's what it takes.

[00:44:20]Oh, also if my room is it still available?

[00:44:22]>> Oh, yes, of course you can stay.

[00:44:25]But uh are you sure you're staying just for the story?

[00:44:28]>> Wait, what do you What do you mean?

[00:44:29]>> Wouldn't have anything to do with a certain handsome chocolatier who's been showing you around town?

[00:44:35]>> I swear No, no, no, no. I just need to find my holiday hook.

[00:44:39]>> Well, maybe you'll find it tonight.

[00:44:42]>> Wait, what's tonight?

[00:44:44]>> So, I told Hayden that he's inviting you on his candlelit walking tour.

[00:44:53]>> [music] >> I thought that this was a group tour.

[00:45:08]>> No, I did the [music] group thing last night. Besides, you're not paying me to bring a bunch of extra tourists around.

[00:45:13]>> Last I checked, I said I was going to pay you, but you said no.

[00:45:16]>> Yeah, that was before you ate half the chocolate out of my store.

[00:45:19]>> Well, I can always give it back to you.

[00:45:21]>> What, you didn't already eat the two boxes you took back to the bed and breakfast?

[00:45:25]>> Well, I gave some to Laurel and Hayden and to the Brightons, but just a few.

[00:45:30]>> Oh, just a few. Yeah.

[00:45:32]Hey, Hayden said that you're going to extend your stay through next weekend, is that right?

[00:45:37]>> Yeah, I suppose.

[00:45:39]I just haven't gotten the entire story [music] yet.

[00:45:42]>> Hm.

[00:45:43]Well, I am thrilled that you're staying.

[00:45:46]>> Oh, yeah?

[00:45:48]And why is that?

[00:45:50]>> Well, because you're going to be here for the scavenger hunt and the parade and those are the two best things out of the whole festivities.

[00:45:55]>> Oh, I definitely don't want to miss the best parts, do I?

[00:45:57]>> No.

[00:45:58]>> I just thought you would be >> [music] >> thrilled to get rid of me.

[00:46:02]I don't know.

[00:46:04]Uno.

[00:46:05]I cannot hit. It burned out.

[00:46:17]>> [snorts] >> Can you see me, too?

[00:46:23]Or am I the only one who sees you through this burning flame?

[00:46:30]>> You did not just quote one of my songs.

[00:46:32]>> That's from a song?

[00:46:33]>> Yeah.

[00:46:35]>> Huh.

[00:46:37]>> One of my very good songs.

[00:46:46]>> Have you noticed that there are storks on the rooftops around town?

[00:46:51]>> Yeah, I have. In my room and at Estelle's.

[00:46:54]What is that all about, anyway?

[00:46:56]>> Well, back in the Middle Ages, the hundreds, thousands of storks would come to the shores of Denmark and light upon the houses in the summertime.

[00:47:05]And if a pair nested on your house, it was a symbol of good [music] luck.

[00:47:09]We don't have any real storks here in Solvang, but we put those up to remind us.

[00:47:17]>> And what does it mean in Solvang?

[00:47:19]>> Well, in addition to good luck, it's also a symbol of fertility, [music] protection, and love.

[00:47:26]>> Hm.

[00:47:27]That's really sweet.

[00:47:36]Christmas in Solvang, a >> [music] >> charming town.

[00:48:23]>> Oh my gosh, look at you.

[00:48:25]>> Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas.

[00:48:26][laughter] >> Here, you got your beads.

[00:48:29]>> Mom.

[00:48:29]>> I put it on?

[00:48:30]>> Yeah.

[00:48:30]>> Okay.

[00:48:33]Perfect.

[00:48:35]>> You want me to save this for you?

[00:48:36]>> Yes.

[00:48:37]>> Yes.

[00:48:37]>> Thank you.

[00:48:38]>> Yes.

[00:48:39]>> Merry Christmas time.

[00:48:41]>> [music] >> Hello.

[00:48:45]>> Merry Christmas.

[00:48:46]>> Hello.

[00:48:48]>> You got to look at this.

[00:48:49]>> That's what we're looking for.

[00:48:53]>> Thank you.

[00:48:55]>> [music] [singing] >> Merry Christmas.

[00:48:59]>> Christmas time.

[00:49:00]>> Christmas.

[00:49:00]>> [music] >> Yeah.

[00:49:02]>> It's good.

[00:49:05]>> Yeah.

[00:49:05]>> Okay.

[00:49:06]>> Yeah.

[00:49:07]>> It's good.

[00:49:09]>> What's that?

[00:49:11]>> [music] >> Oh, yeah.

[00:49:13]>> Ooh.

[00:49:22]>> [music] >> Merry Christmas.

[00:49:24]>> Merry Christmas.

[00:49:25]So, we're sending it to someone else?

[00:49:27]>> I guess so.

[00:49:29]>> You guys nice.

[00:49:29]>> I guess.

[00:49:30]>> I got you.

[00:49:31]>> I got you.

[00:49:33]>> [music] >> It's good.

[00:49:40]>> Oh, yeah. You need that.

[00:49:42]>> Oh, hey.

[00:49:43]>> All right.

[00:49:44]>> Service up.

[00:49:45]>> What flavor of holiday ice cream can I serve up for you guys? I'm going to have mint chocolate chip with a mega peanut butter cup and a frozen banana. With you?

[00:49:55]>> I just want some egg nog custard.

[00:49:56][music] >> I'll have a mint stick, please.

[00:49:59]>> You?

[00:49:59]>> Uh I'm going to have a little bit of everything.

[00:50:02]>> A little bit of everything.

[00:50:05]>> [music] >> Mhm, this butter bourbon truffle is to die for. Plus, I really need to understand the flavors for my story. So, I think I might need some more.

[00:50:17]>> Wow.

[00:50:19]>> [clears throat] [laughter] >> So, can I ask you a question?

[00:50:23]>> Yeah.

[00:50:25]>> Why did you stop writing music?

[00:50:27]>> Um I guess my heart just wasn't in it anymore.

[00:50:34]>> Come on, we all know that doesn't just disappear.

[00:50:37]>> Well, you might be right about that.

[00:50:41]I strangely [music] started writing another song last night.

[00:50:44]>> Really? Can we hear it?

[00:50:46]>> Oh, no. Um it's it's not really ready and I don't really sing. So, >> Well, you did that one time.

[00:50:52]Your Christmas song.

[00:50:54]Gigi found it and sent it to me.

[00:50:56]>> Um oh, no. No. Oh, no. I I How did she find that song? I've never even released an album. How did she find that song?

[00:51:03]>> Well, yeah, but you released it in that Christmas movie and she found it.

[00:51:08]>> No, I don't think that's a good idea.

[00:51:09]Oh, Laurel, >> This is so embarrassing.

[00:51:11]>> Oh, it's happening.

[00:51:12]>> I don't know if this should happen right now. Laurel, do you think this is a good idea?

[00:51:16]>> Oh, right here.

[00:51:19]>> Come on, to the dance floor.

[00:51:20]>> Oh, I don't know, you guys. This is so embarrassing. [screaming] >> You can't ask for more than a party on the dance floor.

[00:51:30]>> Wow.

[00:51:31]>> You were holding out on us because this is good and uh we all know that the spirit of Christmas should be shared.

[00:51:49]>> Ooh, ooh.

[00:51:51]Where? Where?

[00:51:54]Oh, no.

[00:51:54]>> Hey, which one is the guy?

[00:51:58]>> We are going to let them have their moment.

[00:52:00]>> Oh, I like that.

[00:52:07]>> All right, so we just take one of these guys here.

[00:52:10]>> Okay.

[00:52:11]>> The turtle and strategically located on the conveyor belt and watch what happens.

[00:52:14]>> It is like an art.

[00:52:19]>> So, what are you doing for Christmas?

[00:52:20]You mentioned you were going to your sister's?

[00:52:23]>> Um yeah, I'm going to go to my sister's in San Fran. She's got little kids, so I think it's going to be really fun.

[00:52:29]>> And um And what about your parents? Where are they?

[00:52:33]>> My parents, they're retired and they're living in Florida. They love the traffic of San Francisco, so they're living it up on some yacht somewhere with some of their friends. I saw them for Thanksgiving, so I'm going to see my sister for Christmas.

[00:52:45]>> What about you?

[00:52:48]Do you have anything tying you to Los Angeles?

[00:52:50]>> Oh, like like like a boyfriend?

[00:52:53]No, no, I don't.

[00:52:56]Uh and what about you? I I figured with all the tours coming through Solvang, you meet a lot of very [music] beautiful women.

[00:53:02]>> I do meet a lot of very beautiful women.

[00:53:07]But they're all on their anniversaries with their husbands.

[00:53:12]I don't know. I You know, I've dated a few over the years, but nothing's stuck.

[00:53:17]>> Huh, I find that surprising.

[00:53:20]A conveyor belt churning out so many Danish chocolates, I figured that would be the way to any girl's heart.

[00:53:27]>> I don't know.

[00:53:29]I've never liked one enough to bring it back here.

[00:53:37]>> Oh, no, the chocolates.

[00:53:42]>> Ah.

[00:53:43]>> Oh, no, we have to save the chocolate.

[00:53:49]>> Okay, so what I'm hearing is you're staying an extra weekend to stay for this guy that you complained about before.

[00:53:55]>> No.

[00:53:57]I mean, yes.

[00:53:59]No.

[00:54:00]I'm staying so I can finish the story.

[00:54:02]My first version was a bit harsh and I just still need an ending. Everything else is done.

[00:54:08]>> Okay, great. But we needed this by Christmas and I wanted it turned in by Sunday, which is today. And I haven't seen anything yet.

[00:54:15]>> I know and I'm really sorry, but I'm just I'm not quite done yet.

[00:54:19]>> Okay, so why don't you send me what you have so I can make my edit?

[00:54:22]>> Okay, I can do that. I'll just send you the ending as soon as I am finished.

[00:54:27]>> Okay, sounds great.

[00:54:30]And the guy, what's going on with you and the guy?

[00:54:32]>> Oh, nothing. It's just >> So you don't like him anymore.

[00:54:38]>> Well, I do. I mean >> But you're not staying around for him?

[00:54:42]>> Oh, no.

[00:54:44]>> Oh, got it.

[00:54:46]So wait, what's his name again?

[00:54:49]>> Sawyer.

[00:54:50]>> It's a good name.

[00:54:52]Have you guys kissed?

[00:54:55]>> No.

[00:54:57]I mean, I thought he was going to kiss me last night, but then there was this marzipan fiasco and then there was chocolate all over the floor and >> But you're going to see him again, right?

[00:55:09]>> Yeah, I mean, I hope so.

[00:55:11]I assume.

[00:55:13]>> Aubrey, I haven't [snorts] seen you so equally thrilled and [music] utterly confused in a very long time, which don't get me wrong, it makes me really, really happy and I think that you should just go for it.

[00:55:26]>> Go for what?

[00:55:28]>> Give this guy a chance. Stay in Solvang.

[00:55:31]>> For as long as you need to, even through Christmas. We're not going anywhere, Aubrey. We're here.

[00:55:35]>> No, I mean, of course I I want to come home for Christmas and see you guys.

[00:55:40]But I don't know, here kind of has a [music] feeling of home, too.

[00:55:59]So pretty.

[00:56:02]>> Aubrey, I did not know you were here.

[00:56:04]>> Your voice is so beautiful.

[00:56:06]>> Gosh.

[00:56:08]You really do have a gift.

[00:56:10]>> Have you ever thought about singing for other people? Sharing your voice with the world?

[00:56:15]>> You know, my dad was a really wonderful singer.

[00:56:18]>> Really?

[00:56:19]>> Mhm. Yeah, and he was an amazing guitar player.

[00:56:23]He used to host this little open mic night back in Denver.

[00:56:27]I would go with him every >> [music] >> Friday night until I was 15.

[00:56:31]We would always sing the closing song together.

[00:56:34]>> [gasps] >> Um this one night I didn't go with him. I just started high school and I wanted to hang out with some friends.

[00:56:44]And he died in an accident that night.

[00:56:49]>> Laurel.

[00:56:50]>> [sighs and gasps] >> I'm so sorry. I really am.

[00:56:54]>> It's okay.

[00:56:57]My mom always thought it was kind of silly.

[00:57:01]My dad wanting a career in the music industry.

[00:57:04]So, I guess I just never really thought of it for myself.

[00:57:09]And after that, I'm not really sure I wanted to, you know?

[00:57:14]>> What do you think he would say if he knew that you stopped?

[00:57:20]>> He'd really chew me out.

[00:57:22]>> Well, it's never too late to be open to the possibilities again.

[00:57:29]I myself have been writing some music.

[00:57:33]>> Really?

[00:57:34]Aubrey, that's wonderful. Oh my gosh, I'm so excited for you.

[00:57:37]>> I don't know. We'll see what happens.

[00:57:40]You just never know.

[00:57:41]>> And how was the rest of last night with [music] Sawyer?

[00:57:44]You two would make such a cute couple.

[00:57:47]>> I Yeah, I really like him.

[00:57:51]>> [music] >> Yeah?

[00:57:52]>> And I really enjoy his company.

[00:57:55]>> Mhm.

[00:57:58]>> But he lives here and I live in LA and I'm not very good at being in relationships, let alone long distance ones, so.

[00:58:06]>> Well, it's never too late to open [music] yourself up to the possibilities again, right?

[00:58:12]>> Right.

[00:58:13]Maybe just wait and see what happens.

[00:58:16]>> Here they are.

[00:58:17]>> Hey guys.

[00:58:18]>> Hi. It is getting chilly out there.

[00:58:20]>> Hi.

[00:58:21]>> Hi.

[00:58:22]>> What have you [snorts] two been up to?

[00:58:23]>> Uh where we've been isn't important, but you should be excited about where we're going.

[00:58:29]>> Where are we going now?

[00:58:31]I thought the kids were going on a scavenger hunt around town.

[00:58:33]>> Exactly, and we're going to join them.

[00:58:39]And whoever brings back the first Nissa [music] wins first prize, and second, and third, and so on.

[00:58:44]>> What's the top prize?

[00:58:45]>> Ah, well, the parents get a free coffee every week, and the kids get a free pastry every week.

[00:58:52]>> [screaming] >> You get the free coffee, I get the free pastry.

[00:58:55]>> Deal.

[00:58:56]>> And having said that, without further ado, happy holiday huntings.

[00:59:00]>> And let [music] the Nissa hunt begin.

[00:59:06]>> Kids, let's go.

[00:59:08]>> Come on, come on.

[00:59:12]>> And none for you?

[00:59:13]>> No.

[00:59:15]>> Wait a minute, wait a minute. You're supposed to pick that up. This is for the kids.

[00:59:18]>> But aren't I technically still your kid?

[00:59:20]>> Well, Hayden did tell me that you were going to join the hunt, so I got you guys special clues. And one for guys.

[00:59:28]Happy hunting.

[00:59:32]Go guys.

[00:59:38]>> Look what we have here.

[00:59:39]We used to all find toys for girls and boys. You all you all you all you all you all Oh wait, let's see what we got here.

[00:59:47]>> Okay.

[00:59:48]>> A little like Santa and a lot like a Christmas gnome.

[00:59:52]>> Where did Nissa and his bride go? Feels a lot like home.

[00:59:56]>> Home?

[00:59:57]Home um which you've hidden at home like I don't know my my parents' old house where I used to live maybe?

[01:00:01]>> Well, she handed us one she picked out herself so maybe so.

[01:00:06]>> Yeah, let's start there. Come on.

[01:00:07]>> Okay.

[01:00:14]Wow. [laughter] You grew up here. It's very >> Oh, let me guess. It's very kitschy.

[01:00:21]>> No, magical.

[01:00:24]Um the only thing your tree is missing are some julklapper stuff.

[01:00:29]>> Oh yeah?

[01:00:30]And how do you know what those are?

[01:00:32]>> Laurel she taught me all about them the Danish pleated [music] hearts. I think your tree definitely needs some.

[01:00:39]>> All right.

[01:00:40]Um let's find this Nissa and then I'll get started on that.

[01:00:45]>> Right.

[01:00:56]I don't really see anything.

[01:00:58]>> Nothing up here.

[01:01:09]>> Hey uh Sawyer.

[01:01:11]Um I just wanted to say I'm really sorry about the way I acted when I first got to town.

[01:01:17]>> Oh, it's Oh, it's it's fine. It's fine.

[01:01:19]Forget about it.

[01:01:20]>> No, I I was kind of a brat and I didn't really realize what a pessimist I'd become. So, I'm sorry.

[01:01:29]>> Your site Your site is all about sightseeing, songs, [music] sweet stuff.

[01:01:33]>> Site, style, songs, and sweet.

[01:01:36]>> Right.

[01:01:37]>> Mhm.

[01:01:38]>> All happy things.

[01:01:40]>> So, you've been looking at our site. Hm.

[01:01:43]>> I may have taken a peek.

[01:01:45]I may have read a few blogs, watched a few vlogs.

[01:01:49]Maybe watched them all.

[01:01:51]>> Well, as much as I show love for things [music] on my site on a daily basis, my walls were pretty high, so [music] thank you for being um Well, you Well, thank you for just, you know, uh >> For putting a dent in them?

[01:02:06]>> Yeah, yeah, and for being a good friend.

[01:02:16]>> Right. Yeah.

[01:02:17]Um friend.

[01:02:22]Cuz that's what I am. I am friendly and um >> Um >> So are you. You >> Yeah, I'm friendly. So are you.

[01:02:29]>> Yeah.

[01:02:38]Gibby.

[01:02:39]>> Hi. Um am I interrupting something?

[01:02:42]>> No. Not at all.

[01:02:44]>> We're just looking for the Nissa. We are on the hunt.

[01:02:47]>> are looking. Oh, well, um they didn't hide any here as far as I know.

[01:02:51]>> No. You sure?

[01:02:53]>> Uh I left the shop earlier today because of that final term paper and I've been the only one here.

[01:02:59]>> Great.

[01:03:00]>> Okay.

[01:03:00]>> Where else would she have hidden it?

[01:03:02]She said something about a home.

[01:03:04]>> Well, she could be at someone else's home. Like, where do they usually live?

[01:03:08]>> I mean, besides Denmark or the North Pole?

[01:03:11]>> Well, most of the Nissas sold in town are at the mall hall, so maybe try there.

[01:03:17]Yeah, I mean it's worth a shot, right?

[01:03:19]>> Thanks, Gibby.

[01:03:20]>> Yeah.

[01:03:21]>> Let's go.

[01:03:22]>> See you later.

[01:03:23]>> Bye.

[01:03:23]>> Bye.

[01:03:31]>> Oh, you two again.

[01:03:33]>> We are looking for the niece. Did Mom and Dad [music] come in and hide them anywhere in here?

[01:03:37]>> Well, I don't know, but you can take a peek around and see if you can find a little mole.

[01:03:41]>> Okay, you check the second floor. I'm going to start down here.

[01:03:43]>> Got it.

[01:04:05]>> You didn't hear this from me, but you might want to take a look at the little ones with the red and green tags on them.

[01:04:10]>> Thanks.

[01:04:11]>> So what?

[01:04:13]I see you and my little guy son are still together after a week and a half later.

[01:04:17]>> Yeah, he's been showing me all around Solvang. It's been really great.

[01:04:21]>> Mhm.

[01:04:22]>> Mhm.

[01:04:22]>> So, what exactly are your intentions, if I may ask?

[01:04:27]>> Oh, I'm We're just enjoying each other's company.

[01:04:31]>> Oh, I'm just teasing, [music] you sweet girl.

[01:04:35]But seriously, he's precious.

[01:04:38]Don't you even try to hurt him.

[01:04:40]>> I won't.

[01:04:42]I promise.

[01:04:43]>> Now, between you and me, he came into the shop last week and went on and on about you.

[01:04:49]>> [music] >> And as long as I've known him, I've never seen him that way about a girl.

[01:04:54]>> Wow, I feel the same about him, too.

[01:04:57]>> Wonderful. Then that means you'll be at the Christmas Eve Caroling in the courtyard.

[01:05:02]>> Oh, I hadn't heard about that.

[01:05:04]But sadly, I'm going to be in San Fran with my sister and her family.

[01:05:08]>> Oh, that's too bad.

[01:05:10]Well, then I guess you'll just have to come back as soon as possible then, huh?

[01:05:15]Well, I'll tell you what. Put your name and address down in my guest book so that I can keep you involved in all the things that are going on here in South Bay.

[01:05:25]You know, you can always do song writing anywhere.

[01:05:29]>> Right.

[01:05:32]>> Did you find it?

[01:05:33]>> Uh, nope.

[01:05:34]>> [gasps] >> You'll have to take a look at that.

[01:05:37]It's a little like Santa and a lot like the Christmas gnome. The little niece and his bride feels a lot like home.

[01:05:48]A lot like home.

[01:05:50]It's the bed and breakfast, of course.

[01:05:52]>> The bed [laughter] and breakfast? Yeah.

[01:05:54]Thank you so much, Estelle. Thank you.

[01:05:55]You were so kind.

[01:05:57]>> sweetheart. It's freezing.

[01:05:59]>> Maybe we should have taken your car after all.

[01:06:02]>> Sorry, I don't know what I was thinking earlier when I said, "Nice, nice. And we should go the rest of the way on foot."

[01:06:08]Open mouth, insert foot.

[01:06:12]But, I may have called in reinforcements.

[01:06:17]>> Did somebody order a horse-drawn holiday carriage?

[01:06:22]>> [laughter] >> Oh my goodness.

[01:06:26]This is amazing. It's so nice to see you.

[01:06:29]>> you.

[01:06:29]Thanks, dude.

[01:06:30]>> I can't believe this. Sawyer.

[01:06:33]>> Best way to see the town.

[01:06:34]>> Thank you. I love this.

[01:06:43]>> You look a little bit warmer now.

[01:06:45]>> Yeah, I'm I'm much better. [music] Thanks.

[01:06:51]>> So, when do you head off to your sister's?

[01:06:55]>> Uh, Tuesday. Christmas Eve is Thursday, so I should get there before.

[01:06:59]>> [music] >> Makes sense.

[01:07:00]>> Yeah.

[01:07:02]But, I'm really bummed out I'm going to be missing the Christmas caroling in the courtyard on Christmas Eve. Estelle she was telling me all about it and it sounds like so much fun.

[01:07:10]>> Yeah, it is. You know, I was going to invite you to that, but uh I just assumed you would have left by then.

[01:07:18]You know, can I can I take you out for a farewell dinner on Monday?

[01:07:24]>> Yeah.

[01:07:25]Sure, I'd like that.

[01:07:28]>> Um >> [music] >> you know, and if you want, we could invite Hayden and Laurel.

[01:07:34]>> Yeah.

[01:07:39]>> Yeah, or or it could just be us. I don't know. If you want to make it a real date.

[01:07:44]>> Yeah.

[01:07:45]>> Yeah?

[01:07:46]>> A date would be nice. I'd really like that.

[01:07:49]>> You know, I'm just going to throw this out there.

[01:07:50]>> [music] >> Um if if you ever decided that you wanted to come back to Solvang for a visit, I would I would be in support of that.

[01:07:59]>> I think I could arrange for that.

[01:08:00][music] And I don't know, maybe you could come visit me sometime in LA, too.

[01:08:09]>> Yeah, really?

[01:08:10]>> Yeah.

[01:08:10]>> Yeah.

[01:08:13]Yeah, I just you know, need to make sure that Gibby [music] can handle the shop when I'm away.

[01:08:18]>> Yeah.

[01:08:19]>> But I could I yeah, I could definitely arrange that.

[01:08:22]>> Good.

[01:08:40]>> Okay, where do we look?

[01:08:42]>> I'll check the east wing where my bedroom and the parlor is.

[01:08:44]>> And I will start in Hayden and Laurel's suite.

[01:08:46]>> Perfect.

[01:08:48]>> Nothing [laughter] to see, I told you Z U house.

[01:08:50]>> believe it.

[01:08:50]Wait, hold on. Hold on.

[01:08:52]She posted it.

[01:08:53]>> The article?

[01:08:54]>> Yeah.

[01:08:59]>> That's not a good face.

[01:09:02]Oh.

[01:09:22]>> Is that a snowflake?

[01:09:31]Wait. Is that >> Venissa.

[01:09:47]>> We found it.

[01:09:48]>> We found them.

[01:09:49]They're a pair.

[01:09:52]>> They're perfect.

[01:09:54]>> They are.

[01:09:57]>> [sighs and gasps] >> It's really snowing.

[01:10:01]>> Right here in Solvang.

[01:10:07]>> Santa's tourist [music] trap?

[01:10:11]What did you just say?

[01:10:12]>> You all right, Laurel?

[01:10:13]>> No.

[01:10:14]No, I'm not all right.

[01:10:16]Aubrey, how could you write these things?

[01:10:22]No, that's that's not my story. I I didn't post that story.

[01:10:27]>> It's got your name on it.

[01:10:30]>> I sent my sister the wrong story.

[01:10:33]Look, I never meant for that story to go up. That was my first draft.

[01:10:37]>> Your first draft?

[01:10:38]I can only imagine how special your latest draft must be.

[01:10:41]>> Aubrey, did you [music] really write this?

[01:10:43]>> Yes.

[01:10:45]I did, but that was 2 weeks ago.

[01:10:48]Before >> Before what?

[01:10:51]>> Before I fell in love with this place.

[01:10:54]Before I fell for you.

[01:10:56]>> Really?

[01:10:57]Because it seems like this whole thing could just be [music] some some ruse to get you and your sister a bunch of hits on your website so that your advertisers feel like they're getting their money's worth.

[01:11:07]>> Sawyer, I'm not lying. That's not my story. That is not the story that [music] I intended to tell.

[01:11:12]>> And if the scenery doesn't sell you on the amusement park of it all, seek out Sawyer, the community coordinator for a tour. His bland smile and arrogant air are just [music] as tasteless as his tiny town.

[01:11:26]I mean, I got to admit, your your prose is just as strong as your [music] song lyrics.

[01:11:30]You didn't You didn't mean to write this.

[01:11:42]>> Laurel, I'm so sorry.

[01:11:46]I'll call my sister now and I'll tell her to take it down.

[01:11:48]>> You know, I I believe you, Aubrey.

[01:11:52]But the fact that you ever thought it'd be okay to put our livelihoods at risk for a success story on your blog, that hurts.

[01:13:11]>> Thank you.

[01:13:23]You did not make me fly down from San Fran two days before Christmas.

[01:13:28]>> I didn't make you do anything.

[01:13:30]>> Well, this is what happens when you don't call your sister back for 3 days.

[01:13:34]I mean, I have Phil at home wrapping presents with the kids. So, you are on his list. Not to mention your niece and nephew are completely devastated that you are flaking on Christmas with them.

[01:13:44]So, you are in a world of trouble.

[01:13:47]>> I just couldn't deal with everything anymore. I needed to come home and sort out my feelings.

[01:13:52]>> With plain cheese pizza?

[01:13:55]>> Yeah.

[01:13:55]>> Ugh.

[01:13:57]You must have really liked this guy.

[01:13:59]>> I even started writing music again, Ray.

[01:14:03]>> Yeah.

[01:14:04]>> First song I've written in years, and admittedly it's really good.

[01:14:09]>> Well, that is the best news I've heard yet.

[01:14:14]He must be something special.

[01:14:16]>> Yeah.

[01:14:19]I think for the first time in a way that actually makes sense.

[01:14:25]We just clicked [music] in a way I never have with anyone else before.

[01:14:30]It's not convenient, and it certainly did [music] not start out that way, but when I think about how I see him I don't adjust the picture like I did with guys in the past.

[01:14:45]How I always made them fit into the picture.

[01:14:48]So I just see him for who he is and honestly that's what I love about him most.

[01:14:56]>> Well, it seems like you found something very real, Aubrey.

[01:15:01]>> Yeah.

[01:15:01]>> [sighs] >> Painfully so.

[01:15:03]>> [laughter] >> And guess what? [music] >> What?

[01:15:10]>> He even owns a chocolate shop.

[01:15:12]>> Wait, what?

[01:15:13]>> I know.

[01:15:14]>> You need to fix this. I mean, when are you ever going to find a guy that [music] caters to your sweet addiction again? Seriously, you need to call him.

[01:15:21]>> No, I can't. No, I can't.

[01:15:23]>> I can't. I can't. He He told me he doesn't want to see me again.

[01:15:27]And besides, I humiliated his entire town.

[01:15:30]>> Well, thankfully, it's Christmas time, which is also the perfect time to make things right again.

[01:15:39]Let's do this.

[01:15:40]>> I love you.

[01:15:41]>> And I love you, too.

[01:16:15]Okay, I am ready to go.

[01:16:17]>> Uh Oh. Wow, nice llama sweater. That Danish village really did win over on you.

[01:16:25]>> [gasps and sighs] >> Posted. Okay, it's done. Can't wait to read it on the plane.

[01:16:32]You know you're going to be okay, right?

[01:16:34]And solving, too.

[01:16:37]>> Yeah.

[01:16:38]>> Okay, well, I will see you Christmas morning. Did you get the e-ticket I sent last night?

[01:16:42]>> I did, and I will be there.

[01:16:45]Family comes first.

[01:16:50]Love you.

[01:16:50]>> Love you, too.

[01:16:51]I'll see you soon.

[01:16:52]>> See you soon. Safe travels.

[01:17:00]>> Hey, Aubrey, there's a package on your doorstep.

[01:17:13]>> Dear Aubrey, I know you didn't mean to mess things up, [music] and I'm sorry I got so overly emotional the way that I did. It's just you're the first girlfriend I've made since I moved here to Salt Lake, and I used to feel the same way about [music] this town until I fell in love with it, the way I know you did, too.

[01:17:32]In the end, I was just really sad [music] to see you go.

[01:17:35]By the way, the song you wrote is perfect. If I had the music [music] to sing it with, I'd be singing it tomorrow night at Caroling in the Courtyard.

[01:17:44]Anyway, here's a little gift from me and Hayden, and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas.

[01:17:50]Love, Laura.

[01:18:18]>> Hayden?

[01:18:19]>> Yeah?

[01:18:20]>> Come in here.

[01:18:22]>> What's up?

[01:18:22]>> Look.

[01:18:33]>> [music] >> No, I know I'm [music] so going to be there. I just I need to do this first, okay?

[01:18:47]All right. I love you so much.

[01:18:50]Okay.

[01:18:51]Bye.

[01:18:55]>> [sighs] >> Hey, uh DK, it's Aubrey.

[01:19:09]Yeah, hi. I know it's been so long. How are you? Merry Christmas.

[01:19:16]Oh, yeah. Um I'm good. Great, actually.

[01:19:20][music] And that's kind of why I'm calling.

[01:19:24]By chance, how fast could you lay a new track [music] down for me?

[01:19:45]>> Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas.

[01:19:48]>> Merry Christmas.

[01:19:49]>> Merry Christmas. It's so nice to see you.

[01:19:53]>> Nice and warm. Good.

[01:19:55]We got to We'll line up on the track.

[01:19:56]>> Right here.

[01:19:56]>> It's good. You get the mic?

[01:19:57]>> Yep.

[01:19:58]>> It's perfect. All set.

[01:20:08]>> Aubrey?

[01:20:12]I can't believe you're really here.

[01:20:13]>> I can't believe I'm here, either, but something was just telling me that I needed to come back. Your gift. The storks, most likely.

[01:20:21]>> Hello. So glad you made it.

[01:20:24]Merry Christmas.

[01:20:25]>> Merry Christmas. Wait, did you know she was coming?

[01:20:28]>> I'll call it a hunch.

[01:20:29]>> Thank you so much for the gifts, you guys. But wait, how did you figure out my address?

[01:20:33]>> Well, you left your information in a little guest book at the gift shop and someone may have informed me how much you paid for those storks, so they belong with you.

[01:20:42]>> Aubrey!

[01:20:43]>> [cheering] >> Oh, >> [laughter] >> it's so good to see you. Merry Christmas, my dear.

[01:20:50]>> Merry Christmas and thank you so [music] much for getting Laurel's gifts back to me. It means so much considering everything that's happened.

[01:20:57]>> Everything and nothing. Your last story on Soul Mates was just a perfect Danish kringle. I can't imagine anyone doing it better than you.

[01:21:06]>> Merry, merry Christmas.

[01:21:09]>> Merry Christmas, Aubrey. Welcome back.

[01:21:11]>> Thank you. Wait, but what about your family? I thought you were going up to San Fran.

[01:21:15]>> Um, well, they understood that I had some unfinished business here.

[01:21:20]>> Speaking of unfinished business, I think you have some of your own.

[01:21:25]You're going on stage.

[01:21:27]>> Wait, what?

[01:21:28]>> Oh, you're singing tonight.

[01:21:29]>> Honey, I don't have anything prepared.

[01:21:31]>> I think you do.

[01:21:34]>> Wait.

[01:21:35]No.

[01:21:36]>> Yes. I wrote that song [music] for you.

[01:21:38]So, go up there and sing.

[01:21:40]>> Okay.

[01:21:41]>> You're never too late, remember?

[01:21:44]>> Hey, Gibby.

[01:21:45]>> Oh, hey, Sawyer.

[01:21:46]>> This is Aubrey's [music] sister, Reagan.

[01:21:48]This is Phil and their daughter, Isla.

[01:21:50]>> Hi, Gibby. Nice to meet you.

[01:21:51]>> Nice to meet you, too. Um, I think we saw Aubrey talking to mom and dad.

[01:21:54]>> Thanks.

[01:21:57]We're happy that you're back. We really are.

[01:22:01]>> Sawyer.

[01:22:03]>> Oh my gosh.

[01:22:05]Oh.

[01:22:07]What are you guys doing here?

[01:22:08]>> We went to the visitor's center to find out about this [music] and we ran into a the community coordinator that was in your write-up.

[01:22:13]>> Oh, I can't believe you guys came.

[01:22:17]>> You said it best, family [music] comes first.

[01:22:20]Now, why don't you go get him to forgive you and lock him in before someone else does.

[01:22:25]>> Right?

[01:22:26]Right?

[01:22:27]>> [laughter] >> Come here.

[01:22:28]>> I can't believe you guys are here.

[01:22:32]>> Tell her, say get it, girl.

[01:22:34]>> [laughter] >> I really dig your family. They're great.

[01:22:42]You're a little high maintenance, but that's par for the course.

[01:22:44]>> I deserve that.

[01:22:46]And worse.

[01:22:49]I'm really sorry about my article.

[01:22:51]>> You don't need to apologize, Aubrey. You You more than made up for your first article with the second one.

[01:22:57]>> You read my new article?

[01:22:59]>> Yeah. The whole town read it. I especially liked the part about the community coordinator. How did you describe him this time? I think it was eloquent, passionate, compassionate, a bit rigid, but he more than makes up for that with uh his wholesome warm charm.

[01:23:16]Now, aside from the rigid part, I think you nailed it.

[01:23:19]>> Well, I'm glad that my article resonated with you as much as Solving resonates with me.

[01:23:25]I really did fall in love with this place.

[01:23:28]>> Is that why you came back?

[01:23:31]>> Uh well, Solving was just the added bonus.

[01:23:36]Merry Christmas, everyone. And thank you for coming to our Christmas Eve Caroling in the Courtyard.

[01:23:43]>> [applause] >> THIS SONG IS A little something written by a friend who reminded me this holiday season that we mustn't let fear overshadow our hearts.

[01:23:56]So, this goes out to her and to everyone else in Solving where the spirit of the season still burns bright.

[01:24:08]>> In a snow-covered town, silence [singing] is all around.

[01:24:15]The evening stars light our way.

[01:24:22]Your [music] hand [singing] tied in mine, your eyes so divine.

[01:24:30]Your lips know [singing] just the words to say.

[01:24:37]I stopped [singing] searching, but you found me in the cold.

[01:24:44]Now [singing] I won't let you go.

[01:24:47][music] I won't let [singing] you go.

[01:24:53]On this night I give all with no questions [singing] left for me. No more here on my own.

[01:25:04]My loneliness is free.

[01:25:07]>> [singing] >> I was blind, but I see.

[01:25:12]Lost my >> [singing] >> faith, now I believe. This night I give all. On this night >> [singing] >> I give all to you.

[01:25:27]>> You really wrote this?

[01:25:42]>> [applause and cheering] >> I know you're so amazing.

[01:25:50]>> [cheering] >> I thought you didn't write music anymore.

[01:25:53]>> I don't know.

[01:25:54]I guess something here inspired me again.

[01:25:59]And I think after the holidays I'm going to be spending a lot more time here. That is if you'll come see me in the city, too.

[01:26:08]>> I could definitely do that.

[01:26:11]And if you need any more inspiration.

[01:26:40]>> Hark the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!

[01:26:51]Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled."

[01:27:00]>> [music] >> Joyful all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies.

[01:27:11]With angelic [singing] host [music] proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem."

[01:27:20]>> [singing] >> Hark the herald >> [singing] >> angels sing, >> [music] >> "Glory to the newborn [singing] King."

[01:27:37]>> [music] >> Santa, you know I've been a [music] good girl this year, and all I wish is for my baby to come home and wish me Merry Christmas.

[01:27:54]>> [music] >> Baby, it's you.

[01:27:59]My wish come true.

[01:28:04]Oh, don't need [music] no presents under the tree. Nothing expensive or shiny. Just give me what I'm asking [music] for.

[01:28:14]Kiss you walking through my door. You know I want it always too.

[01:28:20]I'll give you my heart >> [music] >> and be my only Christmas wish this year is you.