Hot Frosty

Since the dawn of time,

Christmas fairy tales have often included the wonder of a snowman coming to life,

destined to bring its magic to the right person.

But those fairy tales have never been told like this.

And it's another beautiful morning here in Hope Springs

as we remind you to grab those kiddos

and head down to the annual snow sculpture competition,

which is finally underway.

Good morning.

Good morning, Isaac.

Good morning, Kathy.

Oh, we are going to be slammed today. I hope you've had your coffee.

You get your heat fixed?

I know. I know. I'm gonna call him today.

You're not gonna make it to Christmas if you turn to ice before then.

You just worry about the bacon. I'm going to worry about my heater.

And if you freeze to death…

Who's gonna sign my checks?

Hey, it's so nice to see you. Come on in.

Good morning.

Hey, how's your mom?

Enjoy.

Can I get you some more coffee?

My favorite customer.

Good morning, Kathy.

Good morning, Jan.

Do you have any chocolate chip pancakes today?

Good morning, Miss Megan.

Well, chocolate chip pancakes are usually for Sunday brunch,

but you know what? I'll make you some if your mom says it's okay.

Okay, I guess we can make an exception.

Thank you, Miss Kathy.

Oh, of course. Have a seat.

That looks great.

Morning, Kathy.

-Hello. - Ah.

Kathy, what are you doing here?

I figured you might be so busy with the snow sculpture competition

you wouldn't have time for lunch.

So here's one turkey sandwich, no mayo,

and one turkey sandwich, a disgusting amount of mayo.

-Turkey! - Thank you.

You know me too well, Kathy.

So, how you doing, honey?

Oh, good. Yeah, doing really good. The diner's keeping me really busy.

And, um, outside of work?

Oh, you know, I'm fine.

You know, when I was younger,

my mother always wanted me to meet someone.

She always used to say,

"You'll never find the warmth unless you venture out into the cold."

So, one Christmas, I decided to do just that.

Bundled up in my favorite red scarf, went down to the local pub,

and lo and behold, met the man of my dreams that very night.

Honey, can… can you bring…

Uh-huh.

What's happening?

So, this just came in yesterday,

and it reminds me of the night that I met Theo.

The second I saw it, I knew it had come to me for a reason.

And then you walked in.

It's very sweet, but I really don't need it.

She's not gonna let you leave without it. Believe me.

Good things come to you when you're out in the cold, Kathy.

Thanks.

Well done, you.

Well, clearly, you've been doing your push-ups.

You know what?

You keep it.

Huh?

Ah.

If this dog doesn't go in ten seconds,

I'm gonna trade it in for a goldfish.

Hello!

Hi there.

Oh!

-Whoa! Oh… - What was that?

I'm not sure.

Let's investigate.

Clothes!

Ah.

Oh!

Wow.

Huh.

Hmm.

Huh.

Ahh.

Uh-huh!

And I have arms, and I can move my arms.

I can move my mouth. I can talk!

I love talking.

It is… It's amazing!

But if it can happen to me, it can happen to you.

Excuse me.

- Oh. -Hi.

Hi.

Hi. It's… It's you.

Look. Look what happened. Look what happened to me.

Sorry, what happened?

Well, I was made of snow,

and now I'm made of… not snow.

Can you believe it?

No, I really, uh, really can't believe that. Um…

Aren't you cold? You look very cold.

No, I am not cold.

I feel… good.

I have a diner right over there.

Do you wanna… Why don't you come inside, and I can get you some food?

I… I have never had food before.

Is that o-okay?

Great. I have food. Let's go.

Okay.

-Who the heck is that? -I don't know.

I found him outside, standing there without a coat on

talking to the snow sculptures.

And you brought him inside?

Well, I couldn't just leave him out there, Isaac.

I mean, he's clearly delusional.

Should I call the cops?

No, we can't tell Sheriff Hunter. He overreacts about everything.

He arrested someone at the movies once.

For what?

Excessive candy unwrapping.

Apparently it was a noise violation.

We have to keep this to ourselves.

But what if he's dangerous?

Your friend's eating the jellies.

Thank you.

I'm really not getting a dangerous vibe.

What the hell happened here?

A break-in. Seems like a smash-and-grab.

-Stolen? -Overalls, galoshes.

They weren't even the store's galoshes.

They just belonged to Theo.

Hey. Mel. Theo.

Good morning, Hunter.

I took a vow to protect and serve,

and I failed to uphold that vow last night.

- Ah… -I am so sorry.

I'm gonna establish a task force.

We are going to find the perpetrator.

Oh no. Don't do all that. It'll be fine.

I've been meaning to get new galoshes anyway.

There's nothing fine about someone smashing windows in my town.

Jerry down in Winchester is gonna bring us a big piece of plywood from his yard,

and that'll keep the heat in.

How's your family, Hunter?

You wanna grab some breakfast at Kathy's? We're buying.

You can't buy me breakfast.

It could influence the investigation.

For all I know, you broke into your shop yourself.

Why would we do that?

Insurance fraud.

Why would insurance care about my galoshes?

That's not… I don't think you did it. I was just saying…

Well, I should hope not. We've known you for 30 years.

I'm just…

I'm on the case, okay?

There will be consequences.

Oh! Nice sheepskin.

Tell him to keep the galoshes.

What is… What is your name?

I don't know.

Oh. Okay, is it, um… Is it Jack?

Right there, like it says. Jack. Is that you?

Oh. It could be.

I love that name. Doesn't it sound cool?

Oh, that's… Yeah, really cool.

Jack, it's nice to meet you.

Right, um… What's the last thing you remember?

You. Last night.

Staring at me. Putting my scarf on.

I think that's what brought me to life.

And-and then you flashed a light in my face.

Okay. Is this a prank?

I get it. Okay, fine. Yeah, you built a snowman that looks like you.

And-and is that what this is?

I feel strange.

How'd you know I took a photo? Were you following me?

-Is this part of the joke? -I feel hot.

Really hot?

No, really cold.

Okay, so you probably have hypothermia.

-Let's go. -Let's go.

-Let's get up. Let's go. -Where?