Christmas Beneath the Stars

Hannah! Ooh, it is so good to see you!

And I see you have outdone yourself.

The place looks amazing.

And you're going to make it look even better.

Well, I'll try to do it justice.

Half the magic is how you capture it.

So you really think we can pull this off?

Four years in a row sounds like it must be

some kind of record, huh?

It would be. I can see it now.

Sacramento Christmas Home Decorating Champions.

Got a nice ring to it.

Sounds good to me!

Oh, sorry. Agent.

Oh.

Hey, Oscar.

Hannah Reid, great news.

I have a new sign up for the Christmas Guru.

Remember I'm at my Aunt Lucy's so I can't...

You may work anonymously,

but you are the Anthony Bourdain of holiday reviews,

and it's Christmas time.

What is it?

Picture this, Christmas World in Alaska.

I'll send you in as a tourist.

As always, no one will know why you're there.

Who is the client?

Ironically also prefers to remain anonymous.

Okay, I'm intrigued.

Killer. Check out the inbox,

pack your bags, you leave tomorrow.

Tomorrow? Oh, um...

Take it.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

Problem?

No, no problem.

Okay, talk to you soon.

Come on, let's go inside. We'll get the rest

of your gear later.

Okay.

I missed you!

Oh, I missed you too.

Wow, there are some winning photos in here.

Too bad.

Wait, too bad? What do you mean, too bad?

Too bad because I'm skipping the competition this year.

What?

Why?

Because I am going to Alaska with you.

Really?

Oh, Aunt Lucy, I would love that.

But are you sure?

I'm sure.

I enjoy decorating, but spending time with you is half the fun.

I feel the same way.

Besides, you didn't think I would let you celebrate

the holidays all by yourself?

Even if you are the Christmas Guru.

Not for a minute.

Is this where we're going?

Yes, it is. Okay.

Nestled in the heart of the Alaskan wilderness,

Christmas World is a true fairy tale if there ever was one.

Let's read some reviews.

No, I never read reviews, not before I write one.

I don't want it to influence me.

You're good.

Okay, escape to a magical land where Santa comes every year,

and a helpful elf is around every corner.

Submerge yourself in this idyllic winter paradise

for a Christmas you'll never forget.

Let's go.

I'm ready. - I'm ready.

Lucy, I just realized that this is our first

almost white Christmas together.

I mean, there's not that much snow,

but more than Sacramento.

Honey, anywhere has more snow than Sacramento.

Very true.

I'm really glad you're here with me.

Me too.

Oh, I almost forgot. I got you something.

Lucy, this is literally my favorite photography magazine.

I know.

Wow.

Oh, okay, this is Catherine Moore.

Uh-huh.

It is every photographer's dream to work with her.

I mean, she is just...

You know, she worked her way up from the mailroom

at Discovery Wild all the way to the top.

Impressive.

Right?

Okay, it says here she has a passion for the Aurora Borealis.

Hmm.

Maybe if I have some free time, I'll see if they can be seen

from Christmas World.

Or maybe if you have some free time,

you could meet a handsome guy.

Where are the lights and decorations?

And people, for that matter?

At least it's picturesque.

Ah.

Yes, exactly.

Yes, the joy and warm fuzziness of Christmas can be felt

all year round here.

You can feed the reindeer,

but singular, just the...

I can't believe you're here!

Ben Locke!

What's it been, three years?

Yeah, yeah, it's been a while.

Hey, does your dad know you're here?

No, I want it to be a surprise.

That's why I'm staying here at the hotel

instead of at the house.

Yeah, got it. Makes total sense.

Yeah.

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to...

I haven't seen him for a while, so...

You're from here?

Yeah, I was deployed overseas.

Welcome home! I'm Lucy, and this is my niece, Hannah.

Hi.

Hi. Ben. Nice to meet you both.

Can I ask you a question, Ben?

Sure.

Is this place sort of missing some of its Christmas?

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing myself.

It may be best if you talk to your dad.

Right.

So, apparently, ladies, I'll have to get back to you on that.

But in the meantime, let me just finish up here,

and you can get checked in.

Hmm.

Sounds good.

Alright, you're all set, Ben.

And I upgraded you to the suite.

Oh! That's... Thanks, man.

Let's catch up some time, huh?

Okay.

Right.

Enjoy your stay.

Thanks.

Hi, a reservation should be under Hannah Reid.

Reid for a double.

Oh no, I actually upgraded to a suite.

You did?

Yeah, I wanted it to be a surprise.

I'm sorry...

What do you mean, you're sorry?

This suite has been booked.

You mean you just gave our suite to your friend.

I'm so sorry.

Okay, well, are there other suites available?

No, we don't have another suite.

All I have for you is the double.

The double is fine.

It's okay, Hannah. Thanks for the thought.

Thank you for choosing Christmas World.

Enjoy your stay.

Okay, this is not what I was expecting

based on the website.

That is an understatement.

And the bathroom's down the hall.

Hmm.

No television either, huh?

You know what? I mean, there's probably plenty to do.

We won't even need a TV, right?

Right.

And he got the suite.

I'm glad he got the suite.

It's been over a year since you broke up with Henry, Hannah.

And I didn't see any ring on that handsome soldier's finger.

You are impossible!

I just want you to find someone so you don't feel

like you have to spend every Christmas with me.

But I love spending Christmas with you.

You'll end up an old maid like me.

I heard that!

I only do the review when I feel that I can be

completely fair but when a place looks like this,

impartiality is a tough thing to come by.

Alright, I've got our famous hot chocolates.

Lovely.

And our holiday special.

This looks fabulous.

There you go.

This is without a doubt the best thing about Christmas World.

Oh, you're very kind. I hope you enjoy your stay.

How long are you here for?

We're not sure actually.

Ben.