Unwrapping Christmas: Tina's Miracle

Do you think it was a terrible idea,

us hosting the Christmas Gala?

Why would you say that?

Well, our business is already successful.

We want to expand to other locations.

If this party becomes a total flop, it's just gonna

make us look bad. I am just--

I'm so worried I'm gonna push us to our limits.

It is not going to flop.

We are all going to work together like we always do,

and it's going to turn out great.

Plus, it'd be great for publicity.

I already have everyone lined up from catering to decorations.

So, actually, the decorators need to know

when they can access the Alfred House.

Yes, on that note, I have a meeting with the city's

event manager this afternoon. Now, there is a wedding just

two days before. So, we're gonna have to wait

until we can set up then. Sorry, it's fine.

It's going to be fine. Is that all of them?

Uh, yeah, we're all caught up from yesterday. Clean slate.

Not for long. We open in five.

Oof.

Okay, ladies. Jingle, jingle.

Woo! It's officially the holiday season.

About to be the mad rush.

Our little shop is about to be racked, packed, and stacked.

We're not going to see much of each other in the coming weeks.

Well, besides here.

We have friends and family that need us.

A Gala to plan.

And not to mention titles to defend

for the annual wrapping competition.

Defend we will.

- Like every year. - Yes!

We must bring our A game.

Tina's morning pep talk, everyone.

- (laughing) - What?

And don't forget. Finding dates for the Gala.

Aw, Mia. Always the romantic.

Ooh.

Tina: Alright, bring it in.

Good luck, and godspeed.

All: 426! Woo!

Alright, I've got the door.

Okay.

So, I found the perfect guy.

You, Miss Independent?

Whatever happened to business first, romance second?

Hm. He's not for me.

Oh, Lily. Stop.

Hear me out. He's tall, he's successful,

he's funny, well-dressed. Very good looking.

Like, Paul Newman good looking, your favourite.

Mm-mm. I don't buy it. Nobody is that handsome,

except for maybe Paul Newman.

What if he is?

Well, then he needs to apply to be the next Bachelor.

Tina, come on.

It's time for you to put yourself back out there.

It's been almost a year since you and Adam broke up.

"Broke up"? Lily, we were engaged to be married.

I had a wedding dress and a venue.

It wasn't just some silly break-up.

I know, and I hate that he was such a letdown, but--

Lily, he wasn't a letdown, he was a liar.

Our entire relationship was, like, one big con.

But this guy could be different.

He seems great.

What is it that I always say?

Not everything is as it seems.

Fine. I'll drop it, but just so you know,

I read your horoscope this morning

and it said to keep an open heart this holiday season.

Alright. I will open.

Merry Christmas.

Hello, welcome. Oh! It's so nice to see you again.

Oh, we have your wrapping ready. Hi.

Dad, are you home? I just stopped by for lunch.

Thomas: In here!

My favourite record by the Christmas Crooners.

December, 1956, Live at the Lighthouse Cafe.

Mm, never gets old, does it?

I found some more interesting stuff on the old Alford House.

Well, sounds like they hired the right caretaker.

Uh, more of a post-retirement hobby for now.

You know how I love the history of these kinds of old houses.

Once a history teacher, always a history teacher.

Did you know it hosted

the King and Queen of Denmark, 1904?

And here I thought it was only used to host

the St. Paul's Christmas Gala every year.

I've been discovering a lot of great stuff from this old house.

Not to mention we are hosting said Gala.

Sponsoring the Christmas Gala, that's a big responsibility.

Couldn't have picked a better person.

Aww. Thanks, Dad. That means so much to me.

Oh, your mom would have been so proud

that you're carrying on the tradition.

The Christmas Gala was her favourite event of the year,

and not just because that's where we met.

I'm leaving now. I love you, Dad.

Bye!

Love you.

Hm. Brown or red?

Come on.

Why does this always happen?

Is your camera not working?

Do you know anything about cameras?

Let me take a look.

Thank you. Oh, it's an easy fix.

All you have to do is just flip this, flip it over.

- There we are. Oh! - (whirring)

Ah, looks like it just took a photo.

You're very photogenic.

Oh, thank you. Oh, that is very good.

Oh, why don't we take my new profile picture?

Yeah.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

- That's cute. - (laughing)

I love that you're using one of those old cameras.

Smartphones are just not the same.

Well, my dad gave it to me last year for Christmas.

Apparently I'm a visual learner, whatever that means.

This year I want to get him something just as special,

but I have to do it quick before he comes back.

Aww, that's so sweet of you.

Will you help me find something for him?

Well, I don't work here,

and I do have to get back to my shop.

Um, where is your dad?

He had to take a call. It happens a lot.

Work, work, work.

Well, what do you think he would like?

Well, he needs someone to help dress him.

That's for sure. Someone stylist. Like you.

Really, you think I'm stylish?

Definitely.

Okay, you know, I-- I do have five minutes.

Why don't we start in the men's department?

Follow me this way.

What is your name, by the way?

- Haley. What's yours? - It's Tina.

Hi, Ms. Tina.

Hm.

So, tell me a little bit about your dad

so it'll help me pick something out for him.

Hm. Okay, well, he's super good at making things,

like, with tools and stuff.

He owns a big company that's super successful.

He's super nice. Oh, and he's super busy,

but that's okay because we have a super fun time

doing stuff together.

He sounds super.

He is.

Maybe we should get him a nice tie,

and every time he puts it on he's reminded of you.

Good idea.

Okay, let's find something that's really fun

and that stands out.

- Okay. - Um...

What about this one?

Oh, I really like that. That's very classy.

I think he'd like that.

Hm? See that? Yeah.

I'm gonna go on the other side

to see if I can get anything crazier.

Ah, perfect.

Quite nice. Nice colour.

Nice tie.

You think?

Yeah. Colourful, bold.

Says I'm in charge with a touch of congeniality.

Well, what more could you want in a tie?

- Dad. - Oh. Hey, kiddo.

Oh, Dad, this is Ms. Tina.

She was helping me pick out a gift for you.

Oh.

Hi, Ms. Tina. I'm Michael Alonzo.

Oh, you're her dad.

Haley, I don't think you should do that.

Why? I already took two pictures of her. Look.

Oh, wow. Now that's a glamour shot if I've ever seen one.

Well, you should be very proud. She's obviously very talented.

Is that tie for me?

Dad, you ruined the surprise.

I'll pretend like I didn't see it.

But if it was for you, do you like it?

Honey, I love it.

That is exactly what I would have picked out for myself.

Gotta get back to my shop.

Shop?

Yeah, I'm a co-owner of All Wrapped Up

over on Grand Avenue.

We professionally wrap gifts all year round.

- That is so cool. - (chuckling)

Can I go?

Of course. Stop by whenever you'd like.

I'll even give you a discount.

We might take you up on that.