You Light Up My Christmas

This place is fabulous, huh?

Now, I guarantee you,

nowhere else in Phoenix will you get a view like that.

Now, personally,

I love the city lights at night, right?

Spectacular.

Why don't you all take a look around,

ask me any questions if you've got any, okay?

Oh, and don't forget about the cold pantry.

Perfect for entertaining this time of year.

Hey, great turnout.

I think so.

And your set decorating,

with this whole holiday theme you've got going on,

very, very smart.

Well, thank you.

I mean, it is three weeks until Christmas,

and we both know

nothing gets people in the buying mood

like the holidays.

And on that note, I have a buyer for you.

That couple over there in the kitchen.

I sold them a country home last year,

and now she's going a little squirrely.

Misses her lunch dates in the city.

This place is exactly what they're looking for.

Hmm.

And I am sure that I can even get you over asking.

Ooh, Nate!

Is that your early Christmas gift to me?

No.

But I do have an idea of something that might be.

Oh!

What do you say you and I have lunch tomorrow?

Sure.

Oh, there it is...

Wait for it...

She just found the cold pantry.

That's a deal-sealer.

You know, I could have

treated you to something a little fancier than this.

I know. I don't need fancy.

Just need napkins and...

So, tell me,

are you happy over at Bimark?

'Cause I know that you land a lot of clients

that you have to hand over

to other realtors in that office.

Yeah, but...

they have a lot of offices all over the country,

and everybody knows their name.

No, see, everybody knows your name, Emma.

You know why?

'Cause you're Em-azing.

It's true.

Look, what if all the clients that you land, you get to keep?

Think about it.

People want you to buy and sell their homes--

not Bimark.

So, what do you think

about you and me setting up our own real-estate banner?

As independents?

-Yeah. Don't make it sound so scary.

Trust me. The freedom is liberating.

Nate, wow.

Um...

I mean...

I have had a...

I have had a chapter in my life

come to a close this year, so...

maybe it's time for a new one?

That is what I'm talking about.

Put it there, partner.

Oh, wait a minute.

Oh, Em', it's going to be such a great year.

But listen,

before we can, you know, make this work,

you're going to have to offload

any of the houses

that you've still got listed with Bimark.

Of course.

And I've only got one, and I'm already on it.

That's my girl.

Oh, and I have got to get to a showing.

I'll tell you what,

I'll send over the paperwork next week?

Sounds good.

Partner.

I like the sound of that!

Hey, Heather. How's it going?

Well, we're not snowed in yet,

so that's great.

Except everything looks prettier in the snow,

including our listing, right?

It sure does,

but...

we haven't had any offers yet.

Well, Christmas time in Cherry Creek

is the best time of the year.

I know the offers will be pouring in.

Yeah, not so much.

Or not.

It sounds like you could use a helping hand.

I can leave tonight.

-Okay? -I'll see you in the morning.

-Thanks. -Thanks.

Hello?

There you are. Welcome home!

Thank you.

How does it feel to be back?

Uh...

A little strange.

Everything looks the same, but...

I know.

I went through the same thing when my father passed.

I had to sell our family home.

I hope you don't mind, I decluttered a bit.

You know, for staging.

Of course. Yes.

And you've been outstanding, Heather,

with the listing.

Thank you.

Hey, we are all Bimark. One big family.

I just wish I had an offer for you,

but things have been really slow around here.

Not in the listings department.

Lord knows, I have put more houses on the market

than I can count.

But no one's buying.

Well, we just need to show people

how great it would be to live here,

and let them create their own memories.

Especially at Christmas.

Where are you going?

To create those Christmas memories.

One store?

Where are the rest of the decorations?

I'll be there in a minute!

How can I help you?

-Emma! Oh, my gosh! -Lily!

What are you doing here?

Oh, let me guess. The house?

Yeah,

which I thought,

the way Cherry Creek does it up at Christmas,

would have sold itself by now.

But what in the world is all this nothingness?

Cherry Creek is usually glowing this time of year.

It used to,

but you know tough it's been the past few years

with all the other Christmas light competitors,

and your dad having to make cutbacks at the factory.

Cutbacks?

Yeah.

He had to let go of half the workers.

He must have told you.

Mm-hmm.

I haven't been here the last few Christmases, so...

A lot of people left,

and now with your dad gone, I mean...

It was like he was

Cherry Creek's unofficial sheriff.

It's just not the same.

I know.

But I am glad to see you. You look great.

You too.

How long are you here for?

Oh, just until the house sells,

which is also in need of some serious Christmas.

Well, I hope it doesn't sell too fast

'cause you and I have some catching up to do.

But first things first,

let's get you set up

so it looks like Christmas exploded in your house.

In a good way.

Not like that time I left the candle on overnight.

I just wanted something different, you know?

Lily, thanks so much.

No problem.

Are you going straight home?

No, I thought I'd stop by the factory.

It's been a while.

How about tomorrow? You and me?

Yes.

I was actually going to drop off food donations at the rink.

We can hang out like old times.

The rink, oh...

Is that hot chocolate machine still there?

Of course.

Nothing ever changes at Charlotte's.

It's a date then, my friend.

Perfect.

Just like old times.

Just like old times, my friend.

Yeah, just put that right--

What, what, what-- seriously?

Really?

Drive safe.

Yeah, with this around my neck.

-Bye! -Yeah, bye.