Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny

Young Lily, in video: Dad, I can't find Rudolph.

Dad, in video: Oh, well, it's gotta be there somewhere.

Found him.

- Dad: Ooh. - (Chuckling)

Young Lily: How do you turn on his nose again?

Like this.

Young Lily: Wow, that's so cool.

It is, isn't it?

Wish you were here to help, Dad.

I'll get to it. I swear.

Lily!

Hi.

Lily, I'm so glad I ran into you.

I have just come from the Tree Fest Planning Committee meeting

and I see that you haven't decorated your tree

for the festival yet.

I know, I know. I'll get to it.

Just so happens to be the busiest time

of the year at the store.

Well, it's the busiest time for everyone,

but the flyers have all gone out.

The clock is ticking, my dear.

I'm aware.

I know you've only lived on Juniper Lane since May,

but it's a big tradition for us here.

I know. Don't worry. I'm on it.

Oh, well, families come from all over to see what each one of us

has created that-- Hello? Hello? (knocking)

It's a lot of fun for everyone.

Lily: Sorry. I don't want to be late for work.

It would be a shame to have a booth that's empty,

and with your creative expertise,

I can only imagine what it could look like.

I hear ya.

Well, let me know if I can be of any help.

All right. Bye.

Tina: Alright, ladies, we open in five.

People are starting to line up outside.

I swear it's because we're hosting the gala.

The publicity is already paying for itself.

It was a brilliant idea.

Inspired by our brilliant marquee maven herself, Lily.

Lily, are you okay?

What? Me? Yeah, I'm fine.

I had another run-in with my neighbor this morning.

- Oh. - (groaning)

Whitney Boyd. The one and only.

She always puts on that fake smile.

"Hi, what a beautiful lawn. Amazing how it grows so fast.

Do you need to borrow my mower?

Hi, I'm guessing you didn't know that your hedges

need to be trimmed a certain way?

Hi, when are you gonna decorate for Christmas?"

Well, maybe it's because you've beaten her at

the fastest wrap three years in a row.

I mean, of all the neighborhoods I move into,

she lives across the street. What are the chances?

There's gotta be a reason.

Oh, here we go.

Everything happens by fate.

Oh, yes, and speaking of fate, shouldn't your mind be

on something else or maybe someone else?

Wait, is that-- is that tonight?

It's just dinner.

With Twin City's most eligible bachelor.

If everything goes well, you might actually have someone

to kiss under the mistletoe this year.

I did read in my horoscope yesterday that an unexpected

love is in my future.

Okay. Alright, ladies. Let's do this.

All: 426! Woo!

Lily: We are so lucky All Wrapped Up is

sponsoring the gala this year.

I really need to get ticket sales up.

Tina: (chuckling) You are the marketing maven.

We are in great hands.

But, more importantly, where is Owen taking you tonight?

It's a surprise.

Oh.

Do you think I should wear black, red, or green?

I don't know, you could wear a brown paper bag

and you would still take his breath away.

I don't know about that.

Mm-hm.

The guy can date anyone he wants.

It's a little nerve-wracking.

Hello, you can date anyone you want.

You were literally Miss Minnesota

and you were a model.

You promised you'd stop bringing that up.

I'm just saying, Miss Minnesota.

- (chuckling) - (phone vibrating)

Sean?

Oh, shoot!

What?

The writer from Twin Cities Magazine

wants to do a story on us.

I'm supposed to meet him today,

but I told Kenzie I'd meet her at the university, too.

Just go see Kenzie now, and then meet with Sean.

You sure? I don't want to leave you high and dry,

but it would be really good for us.

His magazine has over 20,000 subscribers.

No, you have to go. The more publicity the better

for the gala and the ticket sales.

You'll finish this one?

- Of course. - Thanks, T.

Kenzie: Oh, morning. Here's your chai latte.

You know me so well.

And here are some initial ideas that I have for

the St. Paul's Christmas Gala.

We still have a ways to go with ticket sales,

but the way I see it, if we play it right with some

of these ideas, it'll drum up lots of interest

in the Gala and All Wrapped Up, and I know how important it is

for the shop that the Gala goes well.

Bowing night, Christmas cocktail hour,

a night of carols? I love it!

Oh, and check this out.

We could host an event where every ticket sale

comes with a bow and--

And also a coupon for All Wrapped Up.

Kenzie, this is genius.

Oh, and you know that student grant I was telling you about

for the young entrepreneurs?

They're accepting applications. You have to apply.

You really think I'm ready?

I think you're more than ready, I think you're a shoe-in.

It's all thanks to my amazing mentor.

Will you help me fill it out?

Of course! Seems like just yesterday the girls and I

were applying for it.

Speaking of, I can't stay long.

Oh, wow. He really gets around.

Who?

Owen Mansfield.

Mm, he's that realtor, right?

Total hottie. Why? You know him?

I'm about to. We're going for dinner later.

Whoa. Like-- Like a date?

You two would be the best-looking couple

in all of Minnesota.

It's just dinner, but, yeah,

why don't you start that application?

Oh, okay. Whatever you say, Mrs. Mansfield.

Sean?

Lily?

Yeah.

Sorry, uh, would you like something?

Yes, I'll just take an earl grey tea, please.

Thanks.

Sorry I'm late.

No, only by three minutes. No big deal.

I know how busy you must be this time of year.

So, this'll be really quick, I promise.

Okay.

Now, All Wrapped Up. Tell me how that got started.

It was a thesis project my friends and I worked on

while we were at the University of St. Paul.

No way. I went to the University of St. Paul.

Wait, really?

Go, Walleyes.

No way. So, what year did you attend?

Graduated 10 years ago.

Huh. Me, too.

Thank you.

So, anyway, our professor was so impressed with the idea

that he encouraged us to try it out

and apply for a small business loan.

We started off in our garage,

we lived all together in a house,

and then we had a kiosk during the holidays,

and now we have a storefront on Grand Avenue

and operate year-round.

Wow, okay. Um, so it's four equal partners?

And best friends.

That's a good angle for the story.

So, whose idea was it?

Well, that's the one thing

we all can't seem to agree on. I'm positive it was me,

but they all'd say the same thing.

And, uh, how long you been in business?

Our storefront opened eight years ago.

Oh, that's impressive.

Thanks.

Do you remember that pizza place at the student building

and they Had to put those warning signs up saying these

giant birds were gonna come down and steal your pizza,

and you had to literally shield it with your whole body,