A Shoe Addict's Christmas

Wow, Noelle!

Oh, Alex.

Great, here.

Hold these.

More Christmas decorations?

You can never have too much Christmas.

Says the woman named "Noelle."

My mother loved the holidays.

You know, she wanted to name me Jingle

but my dad talked her out of it.

Well, my mother only likes the retail aspect of Christmas,

so let's not over-do it, okay?

Oh, speaking of your mother.

Mrs. Fulton!

Hello, Merry Christmas!

Hello Noelle.

Alex, is there a reason your HR manager is decorating the store?

I wouldn't think that would be

on her list of job responsibilities.

Well no, of course not, but, umm-

I volunteered to help.

It's three weeks until Christmas.

So all hands on deck... the halls!

Well, I'm half expecting Santa's elves to appear

and burst into song,

so I think we can assume the halls are fully decked.

And besides, shouldn't you be working

on the Christmas charity gala for the fire station?

I have already talked to Captain Pearson

and we're meeting this week.

Fulton's is the major sponsor for the first time this year,

so we have to make a good impression.

Think tasteful.

Elegant.

Refined.

I'll make sure it's all taken care of.

Are you sure everything's taken care of?

This is very important, Noelle.

Alex, don't worry.

Besides, a fancy charity gala

means I have an excuse to buy a new pair of shoes.

Everyone should have someone in their life who looks at them

the way you look at footwear.

But they're more than just footwear.

I mean they are an expression of our mood.

They're... they're happy or serious or fun or flirty.

Heh.

Every pair tells a story.

Well just make sure the story they tell

is one my mother will approve of.

Alex, I promise.

The shoes, and the fire station gala will be

tasteful, elegant and refined.

Thank you so much.

Nice work out there Jake.

I especially liked the part where you slide down

the fire escape to getkto tck.

Well, it was faster than taking the stairs and more fun.

But not exactly appropriate behaviour

for a future deputy chief.

Hey!

Can we do Secret Santa for our Christmas party this year?

Peter, in all the years that you've known me,

has changing the subject ever worked?

Never.

Look Teddy it's not a done deal yet.

I don't want to talk about it and jinx it.

You sure it's not because you're having second thoughts?

Yeah, I mean it's an office job, Jake.

You're not going to miss being out on the front lines with us?

It's called a career path.

Can't slide down fire escapes for the rest of my life.

Why not?

Lots of people do.

Your dad did.

Yeah.

My dad the hero firefighter.

But, it's time I grow up.

Do my own thing.

The only bad part is how much you guys are going to miss me.

Oh, I think we'd find a way to muddle through.

Nah.

You guys are going to be devastated without me.

It's gonna kill ya!

Yeah just for that you're stowing

the rest of the equipment.

Sorry.

No can do.

I'm, uh, moving into my new place tonight.

Ahh, a Christmas shoe tree?

Lorna I love it.

I knew you would.

Here.

You know, a picture of this would be inspiring.

Maybe even the most inspiring photo of the year?

Oh, Lorna come on.

You need to enter the contest this year.

They're showing entries at the Christmas charity gala.

So it's like kismet.

I haven't taken photographs in years.

Submit the one of the woman by the Christmas tree.

That is a great picture.

You're a great photographer.

Yeah, well I gave that up.

Now, I am a great Human Resources Manager.

When I recommended you for this job

it was supposed to be temporary.

Just somethin' to help you pay the bills

while you got over What's-his-face.

His name is Matt.

I know.

I just prefer What's-his-face.

Noelle, that was three years ago.

You need to get over him.

I am over him.

You still follow his Instagram.

He's still a photographer.

Sweetie, it is time for you to get back out in the world.

Personally, and professionally.

Lorna, this may not be my dream job

but I am making the best of it.

Noelle, you know I love you.

But this isn't a time for you to be making the best of it.

It's a time for you to be filled with the spirit of Christmas.

We work in retail.

I'm just trying to get through Christmas alive.

I appreciate what you're trying to do,

but I promise, I'm okay.

I work with great people, my dad and I are good.

And I have a best friend like you.

You're only saying that

because I always get you shoes for Christmas.

No, it's because I love you.

And because of the shoes.

Okay.

This year, I'm gonna switch it up.

I'm thinkin' boots.

Like those black ones you used to have.

Yes.

I loved those.

Merry Christmas, Mrs. Claus.

Hey dad!

You never visit on a Tuesday.

I'm sure that at some point I've come on a Tuesday.

You call on Friday and you visit on a Sunday.

The only time you visit on a Tuesday

is if it's a holiday or if something's wrong.

Actually, uh, I mean there is something.

I-

That's what I mean!

That's what I mean!!

Sorry.

Uh, there is what?

Uh, oh nothin'.

It's...

You two loved to play dress up.

And her shoes.

We could've had a much bigger house

if it hadn't been for your mother and her shoes.

Yeah, it runs in the family.

Still love the necklace?

I do.

I never see you wear it.

Oh, it never goes with my shoes.

Ya hungry?

I could, um-

No! No.

I'm... I'm fine.

I, you know, I should get going.

You just got here!

Yeah, but you're busy and I don't want to bother you.

I'll just, uh, I'll call you Friday.

And see ya Sunday!

Yeah.

Noelle, you sure nothing's wrong?

Yeah, I'm sure.

Bye, dad.

Bye.

Oh! Careful! Careful.

Oh.

Careful.

Here let me, I'll move some of these.

I'm... I'm fine. I'm...

Oh!

Is this your obstacle course?

Yeah, I'm sorry, I'm moving into 3G.

Oh, I, uh, live in 2G.

Oh! 2G.

I promise not to hold it over you.

'Cause my apartment's... it's over.

Yeah, I... I get it.

I get it.

Hey, let me help you with those.

Oh, I, I can-

Really, it's the least that I can do.

Here, no-