Angel Falls Christmas

Thank you. Wow.

Thank you.

- Oh! - This town loves Christmas.

So many people donated. - They sure did.

But sometimes, even people with the best intentions

can forget what the season's all about.

A little reminder can do wonders.

Everything okay, Pam?

Well, the truck still isn't here to pick up the toys yet,

and I'm worried. Maybe I'll call and complain.

All these beautiful toys are going to make the children so happy.

You know, worrying doesn't take away tomorrow's troubles,

it just takes away today's peace. Don't you think, Pam?

I think that truck will show up any second.

I hope you're right.

Woo!

Congratulations, Dr. Morgan!

I'm gonna miss our dance parties in the hallway!

I'm gonna miss our dance parties too!

Thank you for coming!

Ah, can't believe you're leaving me, Ally.

Don't worry, I'm only gonna be two floors away.

Yeah, but who's gonna take my 3 am coffee and donut break with me now?

You know, believe it or not,

I am actually going to miss working nights.

Well, don't tell Dr. Chan that.

He's been asking everyone to cover for him on Christmas Eve.

Wait. Kevin got assigned my shifts?

But he has daughters.

Ah-ah-ah, that is no longer your problem,

Ms. Hospital Administrator.

Plus, you actually have plans this year.

Talk about a Christmas miracle.

Hello. Ah, there's the woman of the hour.

- Dr. Winchester! - Dr. W!

- It's so good to see you! - It's been too long!

I'm gonna grab some eggnog, do you guys want some?

- Thank you, that'd be lovely. - That'd be great, thanks.

I'm so glad you came. - Of course!

It seems like it was just yesterday that you were my star intern

putting all those other students to shame, and now look at you.

Well, I learned from the best.

Oh, your dad would be so proud of you.

I don't know. Hospital Administrator's a long way off

from Chief Medical Officer. - Well, he didn't get there overnight.

When's your last shift in the ER?

Technically it's today. My boyfriend is going to be very happy

that I got my nights free.

These hours can take a toll on relationships.

My wife was thrilled when I left the ER,

and she's even more thrilled now that I'm retiring.

Wait, you are? Congratulations, that's amazing.

Thank you. I finally found a buyer for my practice.

So, I'm leaving tomorrow to meet up with Mrs. Winchester

and the kids for a sunny Christmas in Palm Springs.

- Oh! - Cheers!

- Cheers! Thank you. - Thank you, Dawn.

Now, I know it is your party,

but don't you have to get going pretty soon?

Uh, right. Yeah, I just wanted to make sure

that Mrs. Solace's labs came back alright.

Dr. Spencer is taking care of Mrs. Solace.

She's in good hands.

Doc, did you forget to teach her what change of shift is for?

She's got a point, Ally.

And speaking of getting going, I should go pack for my trip.

It's nice to see you both. - Nice to see you.

Thank you so much for coming. - You take good care.

- Enjoy Palm Springs! - Okay, now I'm really late.

Hi! Ugh, I'm so sorry I'm late.

You are actually right on time.

I thought you said six.

And you knew I'd be half an hour late.

But, it's only 6:24, so technically, you're early.

Oh!

That scared me.

- Madame. - Thank you.

To you, Ally. I could not be more proud.

Cheers.

I love you so much. - I love you too.

So, I made us reservations

at Scopa, and I thought maybe we could go ice-skating after?

- Ice-skating? - Too Christmassy?

What? No, I don't have a problem with Christmas.

Uh-huh. Says the girl whose favorite Christmas character is Scrooge.

Because I think he's misunderstood.

Perhaps, but for the record,

you have turned down every Christmas-related activity

I have ever invited you to. - No, I have not!

- Uh, yes you have. - No!

I let you put your decorations up in my house!

Yeah, and it was like pulling teeth.

Yeah, it was.

- But you know what? - Hmm?

None of that matters, because we finally get to spend

our first Christmas together.

First of many, I hope.

Mm-hmm.

- The thing is, is I'm... - Starving, yeah.

Don't worry, I ordered appetizers ahead of time.

No, it's not...

A cheese plate?

No Gouda, sub brie, extra bread,

just like you like it. - Ooh...

Shall we?

I'm thinking maybe the gnocchi.

Josh, I have something to tell you.

I'm working Christmas Eve.

I thought you had the whole week off before you start the new job.

Dr. Chan needed someone to cover for him

so he could spend time with his kids.

I already told my family you'd be coming.

I know, and I'm sorry. I'm sorry, but I...

will make it up to you. I promise.

I realize that Christmas is tough for you,

and I want to be sensitive to that.

And I appreciate that so much, but I'm fine.

It's just...

I'm not sure I'm ready to trade in the ER for a desk job.

Wait, you're not taking the promotion?

Oh no, no. I mean, part of my ten-year-plan is just...

I thought maybe...

I could pick up a couple extra shifts in the ER a few times a week.

We barely have enough time to spend together,

and you only have one job. - We will make it work.

You know that my career has always been...

Your first priority.

You just...

You don't get it. - What don't I get?

Being passionate about my job?

Listen, I didn't say that. I didn't mean to.

I am passionate about my career, okay? But...

I'm also passionate about us.

I know. I know you are, and so am I.

I mean, I brought you flowers, didn't I?

Sorry.

Uh, it's my replacement in the ER,

and I will call him back.

Thank you.

It could be an emergency.

Just please let it go to voicemail.

You're not even on-call.

I-I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I will be right back.

I'm sorry, I have to go back in.

Don't worry, I'll get the check.

My patient was supposed to be discharged,

but Dr. Spencer's having trouble reading the labs.

- I love you so much, Ally. - I love you too.

I don't know how we're going to make this work.

What are you... What?

We talked about things finally changing.

About finally being able to have a stable relationship.

I thought you wanted that too. - I do!

I do, I'm just trying to juggle everything.

That's the problem, there isn't room for all of it.

I hoped that one day, our priorities would align.

I don't... I'm not sure they will.

I'm not sure they will... either.

I wish you could see that there's more to life than just work.

And I wish you could see that there's more to work than just work.

Merry Christmas, Ally.

Your patients are lucky to have you.

Looked like you were in a hurry, so I wrapped this up for you.

One cheese plate, no Gouda, sub brie with extra bread.

Thanks.

Seems like a perfect night for ice-skating.

Do you have any plans?

Uh, just work.

Thanks again. - Oh, you're welcome.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Yoo-hoo! Ally!

- Good morning, Mrs. Blake. - Happy Holidays.

Although, doesn't look very happy over here, does it?

Once again, you're the only neighbor who hasn't decorated their yard.

They can fine you for that, you know?

I'm pretty sure that's not a thing.

Since you could clearly use some holiday cheer,

I brought you over some homemade Christmas cookies.

Thanks.

No tree? Oh my goodness.

How can you celebrate Christmas without a tree?

This is my first week off in years,

and I have a lot more important things to do

than to get a tree that I'm going to have to just throw out in a week,

along with all these silly decorations that Josh put up.

Alrighty, dear. I'll leave you to it.

Wait, sorry.

Josh and I broke up.

Oh no.

He was such a wonderful boy.

Always helping me in with my groceries. Poor thing.

It must be extra depressing with the lack of a tree.

Don't worry, I have some extra tinsel I can bring over when you get one.

- Oh, you don't have-- - I'll bring it by!

Now, dry those eyes and go eat those Christmas cookies.