ACTOR_1 ACTOR_2 ACTOR_3 ALLI ALLI_CHANSON ANOTHER_MAN BRAD BRAD_CHANSON CHLOE DEBBIE DENNIS DIANA ELAINE EMPLOYEE EVERYONE JEN JOYCE LANA LANA_CHANSON MAN_IN_CROWD MARGARET MRS_CALDWELL OTHER_MAN PATRON PHOTOGRAPHER STAN TOURIST TRACY WAITRESS WALTER WALTER_ANDREWS WALTER_CHANSON WOMAN_IN_CROWD

LANA
Looks like you need a tow.
WALTER
Is that a pig?
LANA
Well, if it’s a dog,
then I need glasses.
WALTER
I need a phone
where am I anyway?
LANA
Haven Falls.
WALTER
Haven Falls?
LANA
Last time I
checked.
LANA 
You okay, fella?
WALTER
Maybe, where’s
that church? Can you take me there?
LANA
Well, I do fancy
myself a modern woman, but normally
I date someone before a trip to the
chapel. You know, dinner, the movies,
maybe even a Christmas party or two.
WALTER
I’ve got one week
to write the jingle of the season. You
take me to that chapel, I’ll take you to
the movies. I promise.
WALTER
Does
your friend have a name?
LANA 
Comeon, Penelope.
JEN
Candy for breakfast?
ALLI
It’s Christmas. Candy
canes are allowed at any time of day.
Everybody knows that.
JEN
Do they? Or is it your
excuse to eat sweets 24/7?
ALLI
For me, these are the
best part about Christmas.
JEN
Oh yeah, keeps you
away from all the mushy, feel good
parts.
ALLI
Exactly. I don’t
subscribe to the artificial sweetness.
But delicious Christmas sugar
cookies? Those are the facts I can
support.
JEN
You ready for the
meeting? Got your holiday pitch?
ALLI
I do. Yeah, it’s great. It’s
uh… it’s really newsworthy.
JEN
Do you think Dennis will
agree?
ALLI
Absolutely. Dennis is
going to love it. Right after I convince
him to.
DENNIS
Come on,
everyone. The meeting’s about to
begin.
ALLI
Alright, shall we?
DENNIS
Jen, you’re
up.
JEN
Holiday hot yoga.
It’s a growing trend. Studies show it
eliminates toxins and burns extra
calories. It’s perfect for people who
overindulge at Christmas.
DENNIS
Great! Let’s make
that a priority. Next up, Alli Blakeman.
What do you have for us in travel and
entertainment?
ALLI
Well, a bit of a pivot,
actually. I have come across a study 
an exciting study that will blow your
mind. Scientists have made incredible
medical advancements using ultra
violet light.
DENNIS
Do they use these
lights in a new Christmas movie?
ALLI
Well, no, but
DENNIS
Are they offering
them at the world’s most charming
Christmas destination?
ALLI
Uh, no. No, they are
not.
DENNIS
Alright team. Great
holiday ideas. Consider Christmas
officially kicked off. For the next few
weeks I want everything merry and
bright. Meeting adjourned. Alli, hang
back.
JEN
Don’t worry, it’s
Christmas. He’ll be nice.
DENNIS
Alli, you’re a great
writer. That’s why I hired you in travel
and entertainment.
ALLI
And I am so grateful
to write for a big platform like The
Sentinel. But Dennis, the news team is
where I belong. The news team wins
Pulitzers. That is my dream. I want to
make a difference in the world.
DENNIS
You have loyal
readers. Your work makes a difference
to them.
ALLI
Of course. Of
course, Dennis.
DENNIS
Okay, I’ll tell you
what. I have a story I need covered.
You do a good job and I’ll consider you
for a transfer to the news division.
ALLI
Really?! Oh my
God, Dennis. I could I won’t because
it’s inappropriate, but thank you!
What’s the story?
DENNIS
Well, this year
marks the 65th anniversary of the
movie “Christmas With You.”
ALLI
Okay, on an old
movie?
DENNIS
It’s a holiday
classic. You do know it, right?
ALLI
Of course. You can’t
escape that song, it’s everywhere.
Personally, I think it’s a bit overplayed.
DENNIS
It’s my wife’s
Favorite
ALLI
I see. Well then,
consider it an honor to report on it.
Dennis, this is going to be the best
article I’ve ever written and you will
see that I belong on the news team.
DENNIS
I said I’d consider it.
ALLI
That’s good enough
for me.
JEN
What happened? What
did he say?
ALLI
Dennis gave me an
assignment. Covering the holiday
classic “Christmas With You.”
JEN
Oh, shouldn’t you be
stress eating fruit cake? That’s
everything you want to avoid.
ALLI
Well, we made a deal.
Dennis is giving me a shot at the
news, if I write an incredible
“Christmas With You” article.
JEN
That’s great!
ALLI
Yeah, yeah. See, he
wants me to go up to White Falls, you
know, where they shot the movie.
JEN
Where’s that?
ALLI
It’s like an hour north,
but I don’t want a movie set, I want a
story. One that’ll really show Dennis
my potential.
JEN
You should interview
Walter Andrews. I heard he lives in a
fancy hotel in the Hamptons.
ALLI
Really? Everyone loves
a “where are they now” story. Okay.
Uh-huh, good old Walter still has a
publicist. That’s actors, they never
miss an opportunity to bask in the
limelight.
ALLI  Hi, this is Alli
Blakeman from The Sentinel. Yes, I
was hoping to get an interview with
Walter Andrews regarding the 65th
anniversary of “Christmas with You.”
Well, it would be a feel good piece
honoring both the song and the movie
and I see…Well, thank you for your
time.
JEN
So you’re not packing
your bags for the Hamptons?
ALLI
Apparently Walter hates
the press and wouldn’t speak to me
even if Santa asked him to.
JEN
Sounds like you can’t
escape White Falls. Small towns are
fun at Christmas.
ALLI
Excuse me, I’m
looking for the White Falls Inn. Could
you point me in the right direction?
JOYCE
Oh, here for the
holidays?
ALLI
No, uh, work
actually.
JOYCE
Oh. Well, you just
hang a right, keep walking past the
church over the bridge and then take a
left on Main Street. The inn is on your
left.
ALLI
Okay. Thanks
JOYCE
Uh, what kind of
work? If you don’t mind me asking...
ALLI
Um, well, I’m writing
a story on “Christmas With You.” Yeah,
I read online that there’s a tour of the
locations where the movie was shot.
This is White Falls right?
JOYCE
Oh yes. Yes, the
movie was filmed here ages ago. I
can’t remember when they last did
tours.
ALLI
Oh.
JOYCE
But you could check
out the Westdale theater. That’s where
the movie premiered. I think they have
some memorabilia. The owners are big
fans.
ALLI
The Westdale?
JOYCE
It’s just down from
the inn on the right. You cannot miss it.
ALLI
Okay, thanks.
ALLI
Excuse me...
ALLI
 Excuse
me... Excuse me!
BRAD
Oh, I’m so sorry. In my
defense, you did startle a man on top
of a ladder.
ALLI
Well, here’s your A.
BRAD
Okay, thank you.
ALLI
And…
BRAD
My E and my S…
ALLI
Your E and your S.
BRAD
Brad Westdale.
Welcome to our theater. The first
showing’s at 2pm.
ALLI
Alli Blakeman, but I’m
not here to see a movie. I work for The
Sentinel and I’m writing an article on
“Christmas with You.”
BRAD
Oh, well you’re in the
right place. It premiered at this theater
65 years ago.
ALLI
Great. Do you mind if I
take a tour?
BRAD
Sure. As long as this
is not one of those hit pieces. “25
Reasons Why Old Movies are only for
Boomers,” “How Old Hollywood
promotes flat earth theory.”
ALLI
Not at all. I’m just here
for the facts. Unless you have
evidence about flat earth, in which
case I’m sorry but the world needs to
know.
BRAD
Come on.
ALLI
Oh, do I smell kettle
corn?
BRAD
Ah, even better. This
is Santa’s popcorn. A Westdale
classic. Instead of butter, we drizzle
marshmallow and then add in some Christmas candies. Kids love it.
ALLI
Marshmallow on
popcorn?
BRAD
Yeah! My great
grandfather was from France, and
apparently that’s where marshmallows
are from, so my grandmother had it on
everything as a kid.
ALLI
Hmm. Mmm. Who
would have thunk it? I would come
here every day just for this.
MARGARET
Let’s see.
TRACY
Okay
MARGARET
Oh, yeah.
TRACY
Up, alright.
JOYCE
Okay.
TRACY
Okay, okay.
BRAD
Come on.
MARGARET
Come have
a look, dear.
CHLOE
Who’s uncle
Brad’s new friend?
MARGARET
She’s a very
pretty friend.
BRAD
Alli, let me introduce
you to the theater’s official decorating
team. This is my grandma, Margaret,
my sister Tracy.
TRACY
Hi.
BRAD
And my niece, our
little star, Chloe.
ALLI
Ah, very nice to meet
you.
CHLOE
You too.
BRAD
Alli is writing
an article for The Sentinel on the
“Christmas with You” anniversary.
MARGARET
Oh, that’s my
favorite movie.
ALLI
So the whole
family works here?
MARGARET
Oh, yes dear,
but Brad does all the heavy lifting.
ALLI
Ah.
TRACY
It’s true, always
has too. When he was a kid,
remember? We could not get him to
come home.
BRAD
I’m right here.
You don’t have to talk about me in the
third person.
MARGARET
He took his
first steps right over there. Practically
ran into the theater itself.
TRACY
That’s right!
Oh and do you remember when he fell
into the candy counter?
MARGARET
Yeah.
TRACY
Right in there, Alli!
BRAD
Okay now. Alli is here
for Hollywood history, not mine.
ALLI
Yes, although I
do enjoy seeing you sweat a bit, I am
here for the facts about “Christmas
With You.”
MARGARET
Ask anything.
It’s our favorite part of Christmas.
BRAD
Come on, let me show
you behind the curtain. There’s no Oz.
Just me.
ALLI
It’s nice to meet you
guys.
MARGARET
Yes.
TRACY
You too!
ALLI
Bye bye!
CHLOE
You too.
BRAD
The projector room.
Where man and machine do a highly
choreographed dance.
ALLI
Oh, sounds like a scifi
movie.
BRAD
Well, the projectionist
has to make sure that the reel changes
are done at exactly the precise time,
otherwise the illusion is broken. And to
think all these little still frames can hold so much power...
ALLI
Yeah, it’s a movie…
BRAD
It’s a time machine.
Movies can take you anywhere, you
just gotta let ‘em. To Casablanca or the
Titanic or maybe just singing a song in
the rain.
ALLI
Clear fan of the
classics, huh?
BRAD
Mm-hmm.
ALLI
They were glamorous,
but don’t you think movies were farfetched
back then? Unrealistic
versions of life.
BRAD
What, Star Wars was
a documentary?
ALLI
Touché?. But people
don’t break into song and dance under
street lamps. That would be weird.
BRAD
Well, not when you’re
telling the girl of your dreams that
she’s your Christmas Star. You know,
shining her light on love. Speaking of
which, that scene was filmed right
outside our theater.
ALLI
Okay, that was a
sweet moment in “Christmas with You.”
BRAD
Sweet? It was iconic.
ALLI
I’m looking for a story,
not a scene.
BRAD
The movie is the story.
Okay, I’ve been in rooms with people
from all different walks of life and they
all find common ground with this
movie. That’s powerful.
ALLI
Well, Christmas is the
most popular holiday.
BRAD
True, but the movies
bring it to another level, right? Like,
anything is possible at Christmas.
ALLI
You make it sound so
easy.
BRAD
Maybe it is. Picture
this, the lights are dimming, signaling
the show is starting. You take your
popcorn and make your way down to
the theater.
ALLI
Well, I do like the
popcorn.
BRAD
After you.
ALLI
It’s such a charming
theater.
BRAD
Well, it’s more than
just a theater. It’s a like a teleporter.
Here, take a seat. Let me let me
paint a picture for ya.
ALLI
Alright, you have my
attention.
BRAD
Okay. So when the
lights lower and the screen flickers
with images, everyone in this room
takes off on a journey. We follow a
hero or heroine as they tackle a life
changing event, fall in love, and in the
end this entire theater believes that
happy endings do exist.
ALLI
And then the lights go
up and everyone goes back to reality.
BRAD
Sure, but but with a
renewed sense that magic is possible.
Like a kid on Christmas morning.
ALLI
I don’t know if they
have that much power. I mean, they’re
just movies.
BRAD
They don’t have to be.
ALLI
And you think
everyone walks out of here with that
same feeling?
BRAD
Yeah! I mean,
Christmas and the movies both deliver happy endings.
ALLI
And what’s your
happy ending?
BRAD
For White Falls to
reclaim its place in cinematic history.
ALLI
Mm-hmm.
BRAD
My grandma used to
tell this story about how the whole
town used to go out celebrating the
movie and Christmas. There was so
much holiday pride. Over the years, all
that just disappeared.
ALLI
Well, people still
watch the movie. I mean, it’s always on TV.
BRAD
It’s not the same. I’ve
wanted to throw a big screening like
this for a while now. So when the
studio finally restored it, I jumped at
the chance.
ALLI
So all of this is for
White Falls?
BRAD
Well, and my
grandma. It’s her favorite movie.
Always reminds her of the importance
of love.
ALLI
Can I use that for my
story?
BRAD
Sure, yeah. You know,
a good article in The Sentinel might
just be the Christmas miracle we need.
And who knows, if you come, maybe
by the end of the night you’ll be
shouting from the rooftops. Like in “Christmas With You.”
ALLI
No, no, no. See, that
is something you will definitely only
see in the movies.
BRAD
You never know.
BRAD
This is a room with a
few stories.
ALLI
Huh. Hmm. Wow, they
don’t make dresses like that
anymore...
BRAD
No, they do not...
ALLI
Did you collect all
this?
BRAD
Well, my grandparents
started it, but I’ve kept up the tradition.
ALLI
I love this! May I?
BRAD
Uh, yeah. Go ahead.
ALLI
Very old Hollywood.
You ever thought about branching out?
You know, beyond White Falls?
BRAD
Well, I did get an offer
from the Film Archival Institute in D.C.
ALLI
Oh.
BRAD
But I don’t know if I’m
a big city guy. It just feels so cold.
ALLI
It’s no colder than
White Falls.
BRAD
Not like that. I mean,
you see all these people together, but
do they really know each other?
ALLI
Well, that would be
impossible.
BRAD
Walking down the
street and knowing your neighbors is
nice though. Christmas is about
togetherness.
ALLI
Walter Andrews, so
handsome. Do you have any stories
about him?
BRAD
Well, my grandma
was actually the one who convinced
him to have the movie premiere here.
ALLI
Really?
BRAD
Yeah, she was
working as a ticket taker at the time
and one day she just asked him.
ALLI
Now you tell me.
BRAD
Well, she’s pretty
modest about it. But the town was so
thrilled at the notoriety that they gifted
the theater to my grandparents
afterwards.
ALLI
No wonder it’s your
grandmother’s favorite movie. How did
your grandfather feel about her
chatting up Hollywood’s most
notorious ladies’ man?
BRAD
I don’t think he
worried. They knew they were soul
mates the moment they met.
ALLI
Oh, that’s romantic.
BRAD
Their love story was
the real deal. Even better than the
movies.
ALLI
Coming from you, that
says a lot. Is this an original? Because
it looks handwritten.
BRAD
Yeah, it is. This was
actually just supposed to be a generic
studio tune, but Walter Andrews wrote
this while filming in White Falls one
day. He insisted that it be in the movie.
ALLI
Huh. Would you mind
if I took a photo?
BRAD
Go ahead. You can
do you want me to Oh!
ALLI
Oh, I am so sorry.
BRAD
That’s okay, it’s fine.
Aww.
ALLI
What’s this?
BRAD
I don’t know.
ALLI
My Dearest D, I wrote
this song for you. Run away with me.
I’ll give it all up for you. Let’s spend the
rest of our Christmases together. I love
you, W.A. W.A. is obviously Walter
Andrews, but who is D?
BRAD
Uh, I don’t know.
Maybe somebody that worked on the
film with him? What do you think?
ALLI
I think this is
serendipity. Everyone loves an origin
story. Imagine, who inspired one of the
most famous Christmas songs of all
time? And as far as I know, Walter
never married after he filmed this
movie.
BRAD
I mean, the three
previous divorces probably destroyed
his faith in marriage.
ALLI
Or “D” is a little
heartbreaker and he never felt he
could fall in love again. This is a good
story waiting to be told.
BRAD
This has been here for
as long as I can remember. Maybe my
grandma would know? Here, come on.
ALLI
Thank you.
MARGARET
Do you
know what you want?
CHLOE
Yeah.
MARGARET
What do you
want? Is it a secret?
CHLOE
I want a toy
drone with a remote and a model
airplane.
MARGARET
Oh my gosh,
that’s fantastic! What a good choice.
BRAD
Hey Grandma,
wait up! The, uh the sheet music
from “Christmas with You,” we found a
dedication on the back.
ALLI
We found a love
letter actually. Have you ever seen it?
MARGARET
I have no idea.
Walter was friendly with many ladies
ALLI
Okay, is there
anybody with the name D that you
remember?

MARGARET
So many
people worked on that movie, it’s hard to tell. It’s a lovely note.
ALLI
How romantic to
have Hollywood’s biggest star write a
song for you? That’s every girl’s
dream.
MARGARET
Well, maybe
some, but right now it’s this little girl’s
dream to meet Santa. If you have any
luck, let me know. Bye!
BRAD
Bye.
ALLI
I have to find out,
right?
BRAD
I mean, the song is a
holiday treasure. I don’t even know
what Christmas is like without it.
ALLI
I’m going to hit the
town tomorrow and start questioning possible witnesses.
BRAD
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Maybe, uh, a softer approach? This
isn’t Law and Order.
ALLI
No, but I am solving a
mystery.
BRAD
Yeah, but this story
affects more than just you. Let me
help.
ALLI
Alright, I guess I could
use an expert. I have some work to do
at my hotel, could I meet you here
tomorrow morning?
BRAD
It’s a date. As in date
and time. Totally professional, of
course.
ALLI
Of course.
BRAD
I will be here.
ALLI
Okay.
DENNIS
 Hey Alli
DENNIS
How’s the story
coming?
ALLI
Good, great! Um, I
came across something exciting 
DENNIS
This isn’t one of
your pivots, is it?
ALLI
Yes, but a
Christmas one.
DENNIS
Better be. Shoot.
ALLI
Okay, so I was
researching in White Falls today and I
came across an original music sheet
from the theme song for “Christmas
With You.”
DENNIS
Ok, and?
ALLI
There was a
handwritten love letter from Walter
Andrews on the back. Turns out he
wrote the song for someone. A real
someone, the letter implying that he
was willing to give up anything for his
lady love.
DENNIS
Really? And who is
she?
ALLI
Well, that’s the
mystery. All we know is that her name
starts with the letter “D”.
DENNIS
You are tenacious.
Okay, you got two weeks. Make it
count, we publish Christmas Eve.
ALLI
I will. Thank you,
Dennis.
ALLI Yes!
ALLI
You’ve been busy
BRAD
Thought I’d get a head
start. None of these articles mention
anyone with a name starting with D.
Maybe it was his co-star Lana
Murdock and he called her doll.
ALLI
No, that’s doubtful. I
researched Lana. She was pregnant
during filming and her husband was
with her on location.
BRAD
And you couldn’t find
a cast and crew listed online? No
Dancer #3 named Doris?
ALLI
Well, unfortunately, it
wasn’t that detailed. The only D names
listed were people in post-production
or accounting. Hopefully we’ll get
some information from the locals.
Where should we start?
BRAD
Right here.
ALLI
Thank you.
BRAD
You got it. You know,
this is where Jack and Betsy fell in
love.
ALLI
Jack and Betsy, huh?
BRAD
The lead characters from the movie.
ALLI
Right, sorry I got
distracted by all these sweets.
MRS CALDWELL
Hello
Brad!
BRAD
Hi Mrs.
Caldwell.
MRS CALDWELL
Now,
what can I help you with today?
BRAD
We’re
interested in any memories you may
have of “Christmas With You.”
MRS CALDWELL
Oh,
you’ve come to pick my brain, huh?
BRAD
Yes
ma’am.
MRS CALDWELL
Is this
about the screening?
BRAD
Yes and no.
ALLI
Hi, my
name’s Alli Blakeman, I’m a reporter
from The Sentinel. I’m actually writing
an article on the movie. How would
you feel about answering a few
questions?
MRS CALDWELL
Oh, sure!
ALLI
Great. Do
you remember any of the cast and
crew from the film?
MRS CALDWELL
Everyone
knew the stars, Walter Andrews and Lana Murdock. She was gorgeous and
he was so personable that sometimes
it was hard to believe he was such a
big star.
ALLI
And do
you recall anyone with the name
starting with “D” that was close to Mr.
Andrews?
MRS CALDWELL
Hmm, no.
I mean, there was always so many
people around him and I just
remember watching the filming and he
was magical. They were magical. And
oh, that song gets me every time.
All in time, we’ll see what’s
meant to be. I mean, how can a big
city ad man and a farm girl rewrite
destiny like that? Mmm!
ALLI
That is a
good question. Now, Mrs. Caldwell, try
and think back is there anyone in
particular you remember hanging
around him? Maybe a romantic interest?
MRS CALDWELL
Um, I’m
not sure. Maybe.
BRAD
Mrs.
Caldwell, do you still offer the
gingerbread house building? Like the
one from the movie?
MRS CALDWELL
I do. I’ll
bring one right out.
BRAD

Amazing. Thank you!
ALLI
Do we really have
time for this?
BRAD
Dial back on the
interrogation. Familiar settings trigger memories. She’ll start talking.
MRS CALDWELL
Walter
Andrews decorated at least five of
these during the shoot. He would
always give me candy when my mom
wasn’t looking.
BRAD
Seems
like he was a nice guy.
MRS CALDWELL
Oh
yeah, he bought the entire crew
Christmas cookies. My parents were
thrilled. He gave us a lot of orders.
ALLI
Always
cookies?
MRS CALDWELL
Mostly,
but during the premiere he had a cake
made. It was red velvet with green and
white frosting. He special ordered it
and was very secretive about it. I think
it was a surprise for someone.
ALLI
Did you
deliver it?
MRS CALDWELL
No. He
came and he picked it up himself. I
remember it was after the store closed
and I was there with dad. My mother
kept excellent records. I’m gonna
check and see what I can find in the
back.
BRAD

Awesome, thank you.
ALLI
Wow.
BRAD
Hey!
ALLI
Go ahead, say I told
ya so. 
BRAD
Well, we don’t have a
name just yet.
ALLI
Once she comes
back, we should probably get going.
BRAD
Why? We’re having
fun. Hey! You’re eating the last of our
roof.
ALLI
Oh well, I’ve always
been more of a minimalist
BRAD
So where did you get
the sweet tooth? Mom or Dad?
ALLI
Hmm. I think they
were probably the cause.
BRAD
Oh yeah?
ALLI
Yeah, my my parents
divorced when I was younger.
BRAD
Is that why you’re not
a Christmas fanatic?
ALLI
You know, Christmas
for me, it was always more about
separation than togetherness. I guess
not really knowing where you belong
sort of sours the festivities. But don’t
worry, I’m fine. I’m good, you know, I
found my place in journalism. That’s
what matters to me. Facts over
feelings. Less disappointment that
way.
BRAD
What about
escapism?
ALLI
Enh. You can’t outrun
the truth. Why try?
BRAD
Maybe not, but it’s nice
to take a break every now and then.
MRS CALDWELL
Alright, so
before you go, there’s nothing on the
cake, but I found something from the
movie that has a lot of names on it. I think that it was from the day that they
shot here. Will that help?
ALLI
It’s a call
sheet. Yes!
MRS CALDWELL
Oh great.
Well, then you can use it but
BRAD
I’ll take
this too
MRS CALDWELL
Bring it
back. Please be careful.
BRAD
We will
guard this with our lives.
ALLI
Yes.
BRAD
Mrs.
Caldwell, thank you.
MRS CALDWELL
Okay,
alright now.
ALLI
Thank
you.
BRAD
Okay. What, research
and coffee? What do you say?
ALLI
I Yes, with a fine toothed
Comb
ALLI
There’s three D
names on the call sheet. Debbie,
Dolores, Diana. One of them has to be
our lady.
BRAD
It’s a sign!
ALLI
What?
BRAD
The street lamp. It just
turned on.
ALLI
Yes, because it is
dusk. How is that a sign?
BRAD
Oh come on, you
know. This is where the iconic scene
from “Christmas with You” takes place.
This is the street light.
ALLI
Huh.
BRAD
Picture it. Jack has
just fallen in love with Betsy. She
inspires him to write his greatest love
song and he sings it to her right here
under the street lamp. His Christmas
gift to her. Now, Jack has a fiancé? back
in New York, but Betsy gives him life.
You know, makes him believe in love
again. He belts his heart out to her,
they dance in the street. Betsy tells
him that she never knew her heart
could sing. And he can’t help himself,
he kisses her.
ALLI
And this is right before
he goes back to his fiancé? in the city.
BRAD
Well, he’s obligated to
go back because of the holiday variety
show, but we all know he belongs with
Betsy. That’s the drama.
ALLI
And the street lamp?
BRAD
It’s a metaphor for the
Christmas star bringing them together.

ALLI
That’s a stretch.
BRAD
It sets up their
romance, right? Soso when he calls
out to her from the rooftop, you believe
it.
ALLI
In the freezing cold
like a crazy person.
BRAD
Crazy in love at
Christmas.
ALLI
Alright, in the spirit of
Christmas, I’ll take it as a sign. And I’ll
also take that.
BRAD
Uh, why don’t I send
you a picture?
ALLI
You really should trust
me. Okay. I’ll meet you here tomorrow
morning?
BRAD
Sounds like a plan.
ALLI
Okay. Send me a pic.
ALLI
Debbie the makeup
artist lives between here and the
city.
ALLI
I’ve scheduled up a
meeting for today.
JEN
Dolores, the
dancer  unfortunately passed
away, but I’m emailing you her son’s
contact info.
ALLI
Okay, so that leaves
Diana Parker, the assistant location
manager. She might still be a local.
Maybe a different last name?
JEN
I’m so glad you’re
writing this. It’s such an inspiring love
story.
ALLI
Between a big city ad
man and a farmer’s daughter. I mean,
do you know how unrealistic that is?
JEN
That’s what’s great
about it. The universe wanted them
together. I mean, what are the odds of
his car breaking down just as she’s
walking her pig across the street?
ALLI
It’s a movie.
JEN
Well, it’s inspiring. I
need to surrender my love life to
Christmas because the dating apps
are failing me. I’ve put in all of my info,
right down to my favorite soap, and the
best thing they can match me with is
Jimmy, a part-time DJ living with his
mother.
ALLI
Oh yikes.
JEN
How romantic would it
be to just take one look at someone
and everything changes for the better.
ALLI
And your heart sings
from the rooftops.
JEN
Yes! That’s what I want.
My heart to sing.
ALLI
That is movie love. They
roll credits right before the divorce.
JEN
Everyone deserves
romance. Like Walter Andrews.
ALLI
My life would be so
much easier if I could just talk to that
man. Alright, I gotta run. I’m meeting
Brad, just text me if you get any info,
okay?
JEN
Oh yeah, Brad? I
googled him.
ALLI
Why?
JEN
Because you haven’t
been on a date since you started here.
ALLI
It’s not like that.
JEN
He’s really cute. Give in
to romance.
ALLI
Bye, Jen.
BRAD
I can’t believe she’s
still doing make up.
ALLI
Oh, it’s for her
granddaughter’s ballet recital, the
Nutcracker. I think it’s sweet.
DEBBIE
There you go!
DEBBIE
Have a seat.
ALLI
Thank you. They’re
cute.
DEBBIE
Cute but
exhausting. Okay, lay it on me, Doll.
You said on the phone, you were
writing a story on “Christmas with
You”?
ALLI
Yes, and thank you
DEBBIE
Oh my pleasure.
That was a special time in my life.
so much for obliging.
ALLI
Did you know
Walter well?
DEBBIE
That was our only
movie together. It was actually my first.
I was a nervous Nelly. He was so
handsome. Some stars, they need lots
of make-up, not Walter. He was a
walking streak of sex appeal. And
charming, gosh that man could
outshine a Christmas tree. All the girls
adored him. All the men wanted to be
him. He was special.
BRAD
So you two were
close?
DEBBIE
You do tend to get
to know someone when you powder
their nose a hundred times a day.
ALLI
How close exactly?
DEBBIE
Ah, I wasn’t one of
the Walter girls, if that’s what you’re
asking. I would have been. Mmm,
happily. Unfortunately, someone else
caught his eye. He was always
sneaking off from set. I had to cover
for him a few times.
ALLI
And who was it?
DEBBIE
Walter was very
private. I can’t say I blame him. The
gossip rags were always lurking for
stories.
BRAD
Fame can be a
double edged sword.
DEBBIE
That’s the truth.
Whoever he was seeing was special.
He had love dancing in his eyes. When
Walter sang that song under the street
lamp, we all fell in love.
TRACY
I found those
in the attic, and I
asked Gram if Walter Andrews ever
came back to town after the premiere.
She said no, not to her knowledge.
ALLI
Maybe “D” took him
up on his offer and followed him to
Hollywood.
BRAD
Well, he never
remarried. You’d think he would have if
she did.
ALLI
That’s true. And he
didn’t give up his career.
TRACY
Aww, I think she
broke his heart.
BRAD
He wrote the song
because he loved this woman and was
coming back to her at all costs.
ALLI
That’s also the plot of
the movie.
BRAD
Walter’s note on
the back tells me it was more than just
a plot convenience.
CHLOE
Uncle Brad, come
make the Christmas colors.
BRAD
I would love to.
ALLI
Uh, it’s Dolores’ son.
I’m gonnayeah.
BRAD
Great, yeah. Go
ahead, go ahead.
BRAD
Lead the way, oh
princess. Let’s go!
ALLI
Yes, hello. Thank you
for calling me back.
BRAD
Okay, okay, okay,
okay. Here we go, right in the center,
right?
ALLI
Oh, I see, yes. I
understand.
BRAD
And now say the
magic wish.
CHLOE
Icicle, Icicle on a
Christmas night, grant me my wish and
show me your light.
BRAD
Woo! You did it!
Wow, look at that.
CHLOE
Cool! Wow.
BRAD
I’m dizzy, how
about you?
TRACY
Okay, Chloe.
Time to go.
BRAD
Oh, hey! Go get
your mama.
BRAD
Hey, any luck with
Dolores’s son?
ALLI
Well, his parents met
on the movie. They were both dancers.
Walter Andrews actually sent them a
wedding present, so I’m knocking
Dolores off the list.
BRAD
Hey, cheer up. We still
have Diana.
ALLI
Well, we don’t have
her contact information.
BRAD
She emailed me back.
We could see her tomorrow.
ALLI
That’s great! By the
way, that little light show you did with
Chloe, that was really sweet.
BRAD
It’s magical for a kid.
ALLI
If only adults didn’t
know better, huh?
BRAD
They don’t have to.
You just gotta believe. There’s
something I want to show you on the
way back. This is even better than the
light show. Come on.
BRAD
So right here is where
they built the snowman in “Christmas
with You.”
ALLI
No way. That was in a
field.
BRAD
No, they put a matte
painting over this wall.
ALLI
More tricks to make
you believe.
BRAD
One person’s trick is
another’s reality. And magic is where
you make it. You know, whether it’s
turning a chandelier into a light show
or the back of a theater into a winter
wonderland. That’s why movies are so
important, they bring dreams to life.
And to the faithful in those seats, lives
to dreams. When did you stop
dreaming?
ALLI
I dream. I have work
ones all the time. Or I’m still in school,
and I forgot to hand in a paper.
BRAD
I mean in your life.
ALLI
Says the guy who
spends all his time in a dark theater?
BRAD
Hey, I’m the guy
standing in the snow who sees a
farmer’s field. Who are you?
ALLI
I’m the girl standing
with him starting to lose feeling in her
toes while seeing her article dissolve
like ice in the sun.
BRAD
See? No one that
poetic could write a bad article.
ALLI
What’s it like to be
faith personified?
BRAD
As I’ve said, I just
believe in happy endings. And
Christmas always delivers.
ALLI
Oh, yes please.
BRAD
Uh, hold up, hold up.
Not yet. Remember the scene where
Jack and Betsy dropped their candy
canes and then it forms a heart.
ALLI
Yeah.
BRAD
Okay, well they
borrowed that tradition from White
Falls. And if two people drop their
candy canes and it forms a heart,
whatever they wish will come true.

ALLI
Okay, come on, they
obviously placed them in the snow for
the movie.
BRAD
Come on, you first.
We have wishes that we need to come
true.
ALLI
Okay…
BRAD
Close your eyes,
ready? Count to three. 1-2-3- Drop.
Okay.
ALLI
Now you?
BRAD
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
ALLI
Okay. 1-2-3- Drop.
BRAD
Oh! What!
ALLI
Come on, you’ve
done this before? This is a rigged
game, isn’t it?
BRAD
Never and no. It’s
magic. And now our dreams will come
true.
ALLI
Well, thanks for trying
to cheer me up, but I should get back
to the Inn.
BRAD
Um, Alli, tomorrow, do
you want to go to the White Falls
Christmas tree lighting? No work.
ALLI
Yeah. Yeah, that
would be fun. Okay.
BRAD
Okay.
ALLI
Goodnight.
BRAD
Great. See you then.
ALLI
Hey, you okay?
BRAD
Yeah, I’m fine. It’s still
here.
ALLI
Your Christmas spirit seems a little muted.
BRAD
The tree lighting used
to be packed with locals and tourists. I
miss that.
ALLI
It’s still a fun event.
It’s all how you look at it right? I see a
Vip Tree Lighting, exclusive. There’s
still Christmas spirit. I mean, those
sweaters there, that took a lot of
imagination.
BRAD
Yeah, you’re right.
Hey, you want a movie fun fact?
ALLI
Can I use it for my
story?
BRAD
Maybe. You know the
scene where Jack buys the candy
canes?
ALLI
Mm-hmm.
BRAD
It was actually filmed
at the Hardware Store.
ALLI
Oh. Was it a candy
shop once upon a time?
BRAD
No, another movie
magic trick. Tourists used to come and
look for the candy store, never
realizing that it was just created by a
set designer.
ALLI
Well, I guess you can
transform anything if you have the right
imagination.
BRAD
Or anyone. Oh come
on, you said no work tonight.
ALLI
Well, I may
have scheduled to meet Diana here.
She’s a local. It’s convenient.
CHLOE
Come on guys, the
Christmas tree is about to sparkle...
BRAD
Oh, well she’s going to
have to wait! Come on, let’s enjoy
White Falls together.
EVERYONE
Three, two, one.
CHLOE
Sparkle!
ALLI
Let me get a
photo of you guys, all the Westdale’s, get in there.
MARGARET
Yeah, thank
you!
BRAD
Yeah, that’d be nice!
MARGARET
No wait, you
need to be in it too.
ALLI
No... No, no,
no. It’s fine.
TRACY
Alli, come on!
MARGARET
Yes, come on.
BRAD
Hey Joyce, would
you mind taking a photo for us?
JOYCE
My pleasure. Alli Blakeman.
ALLI
Thank you.
JOYCE
Nice to see you
again. I see you found the Westdale’s.
ALLI
I did!
JOYCE
Okay, everyone say
Christmas!
ALLI
Christmas!
JOYCE
Pretty as a
Christmas card.
ALLI
Thank you.
JOYCE
You all have fun
tonight.
ALLI
Oh, it’s Diana.
BRAD
I know it’s killing you.
Go on.
ALLI
Hi, DianaDiana, hi!
DIANA
Hi!
ALLI
Nice to meet you in
person.
DIANA
Nice to meet you too.
Merry Christmas. Please, sit.
ALLI
Thanks. Merry
Christmas to you. I’m so glad you’re a
local.
DIANA
Oh yes, born and
raised. So you’re writing an article on
“Christmas with You,” how’s it going?
ALLI
Some roadblocks but
hopefully that’ll change soon. So you
were location manager, did you ever
meet Walter Andrews?
DIANA
I never got the
chance, I wish I had.
ALLI
I’m actually looking
for who inspired the song.
DIANA
I know Walter wrote it
while he was in town. My cousin was
his driver, I got an inside scoop on all
things Walter. Apparently, he would
take long walks at night. He would
write best then.
ALLI
Did your cousin ever
mention driving Walter and a
girlfriend?
DIANA
No, no. Walter was a
private man with a public lifea life
that could give him everything he
wanted. Everything except the one
thing he yearned for.
ALLI
Which was?
DIANA
be like everybody
else. No flashbulbs, no fancy parties,
just the simple life. To disappear really.
The studio, the fame, it was like a
cage. Like some sort of colorful bird in
a gilded cage. It’s tragic really.
ALLI
So he never
mentioned anything about a special
someone from White Falls to your
cousin?
DIANA
Well, no, butbut it’s
funny, now that you mention it, when
my cousin drove him back to the city,
he asked Walter if he’d signed his
name in cement, ya know, like in
Hollywood. Walter told him no, but he
did in White Falls, where he left his
heart. He never elaborated. We just
assumed he loved the city.
ALLI
Can I speak to your
cousin?
DIANA
Oh, sadly, he passed.
We tried to find where Walter may
have signed his name, but never did.
ALLI
Thank you, Diana.
You may have saved my story.
BRAD
So how is this a
clue again?
ALLI
Walter signed his
name in cement in White Falls. Like
they do at Grauman’s Chinese theater.
What if he did it with D? In a place
that’s special to them?
BRAD
You’re right that’s a
long shot.
ALLI
He wrote the song in
White Falls. What if there’s a clue in
the lyrics?
BRAD
Alli, you’re doing some
mental gymnastics.
ALLI
Just hear me out,
hear me out. There’s that one line,
white silent night, staring at the
glowing lights. Walter liked to take
walks at night. Is there a place where
you can look out to glowing lights?
BRAD
The town
wasn’t built up back then, so the list
would be short.
WAITRESS
Have we
decided?
BRAD
Do you have
the “Christmas with You” special? The
diner used to have a special. Charbroiled,
“Christmas with You” burgers?
WAITRESS
We have
burgers.
ALLI
We’ll take two.
Thank you.
ALLI
She’s maybe 20.
Don’t take it personally.
BRAD
Unfortunately, that is
quickly becoming the norm in this
town. Even at Christmas, it’s hard to
watch. Maybe it’s a sign I should take
that job in D.C.
ALLI
I can’t imagine White
Falls without you. I can’t.
BRAD
Well, you haven’t
been here that long. I want White Falls
to remember how special it is to be
invited into millions of people’s homes
every Christmas. We used to celebrate
that honor. If I can help bring back that
memory, at least I can leave happy.
Enough about me. How did you end up
at The Sentinel?
ALLI
I took a job in travel
and entertainment just to get my foot in
the door. Ever since, I’ve been trying to
convince my editor that I can be a real
journalist. Report real news.
BRAD
So this isn’t real to
you?
ALLI
No, IOkay, at first, I
thought it was just going to be some
Christmas escapism. Instead, it’s a
very real story of love and maybe
heartbreak.
BRAD
Doesn’t get any more
real than that.
ALLI
Hopefully it gets me
onto the news team.
BRAD
People like you never
fail because they never give up. I just
hope your boss can see your ambition.
ALLI
Yeah, me too.
ALLI
Hey Dennis.
DENNIS
Hey kid, I’m
checking in on you. We’re a week
away from Christmas Eve. Have you
found our mystery lady?
ALLI
Not yet. But I’m
working on it.
DENNIS
What happened to
your leads?
ALLI
Uh, they’re still
leading me... Sort of.
DENNIS
Yes or no, will you
have a story ready by Christmas Eve?
ALLI
Absolutely. I won’t
let you down.
DENNIS
Please don’t. I’ve
had marketing teasing the story all
week. Call me.
STAN
Um, yeah
“Christmas with You” was filmed all
over White Falls. Um, so I’m sure if
you drive in any direction you’re going
to end up somewhere where you can
see some part of the 
ALLI
Actually, this
hardware store is where Jack bought
the candy canes. They redressed it for
the movie.
TOURIST
Oh! Thanks. Bye.
ALLI
Isorry, I was just
trying to help.
STAN
No, thank you, Alli. I
didn’t even know that. I feel kind of
famous now.
ALLI
How do you know my
name?
STAN
It’s a small town. You
make it your business to know folks.
That’s how we all look out for each
other.
ALLI
Oh. Hey.
BRAD
Hey, good morning.
Thought I head you come in. I did
some research and I think I know the
spot. Thank you.
ALLI
Thank you. Oh wow! This is what
waking up on Christmas morning feels
like. I wish I had a Christmas tree in
my room.
BRAD
This room always
books up at Christmas. I’m honestly
surprised we were able to get in here.
ALLI
Well, maybe I should
upgrade.
BRAD
Walter stayed here
during filming and for the premiere. At
the time, the hotel was the tallest
building in town.
BRAD
Wait until you see this
view.
ALLI
Alright, that is
definitely a romantic view. I bet at night
I’m you could see all of the glowing
lights.
BRAD
Apparently, the
balcony was the last addition to the
suite. The manager’s grandfather
would tell the story that the cement
wasn’t even dry the morning Walter
Andrews checked in. So I don’t know,
maybe it’s a long shot, but do you think
he could have written his name down
here somewhere? Pretty easy place to
woo a lady, huh?
ALLI
Men knew how to talk
to ladies back then. I think the internet ruined romance.
BRAD
Me? I’m old school. I
believe in looking in a person’s eyes
and knowing instantly that they’re
special. Like, my grandparents had
that. My grandfather took my grandma
on one date before he deployed and
she wrote letters to him every day and
actually waited for him to return.
ALLI
Wow, I mean, that
feels like a movie.
BRAD
It’s not, it’s real life.
Like my grandmother says, you can’t
run from your soul mate.
ALLI
Well, I’m done. Gosh,
I need a plan B.
BRAD
Well, why don’t you
come back with me to the theater. I’ll
get you some popcorn.
ALLI
Oh, twist my arm.
ALLI
I wonder if D  came to the
premiere. Do you think she knows the
song was written about her?
BRAD
It’s too bad we can’t
just call Walter and ask.
ALLI
Ugh, I tried. He won’t
speak to anyone from the press.
BRAD
I heard he’s a bit of a
recluse. Imagine being the most
famous man in America to just making
yourself invisible.
ALLI
Hmmm. All stars burn
out eventually, right?
BRAD
Well, some
things last forever.
MARGARET
I love this tree.
So beautiful. Reminds me of your
grandfather. We used to go walking
down Christmas tree lane.
ALLI
What’s
Christmas tree lane?
BRAD
It was in “Christmas
with You.”
MARGARET
They borrowed
it. For years it was a tradition in White
Falls. They would set up a display of
Christmas trees in front of the theater.
The lights were so beautiful. At night
they just glowed. You could smell it
from right on the roof.
ALLI
From the roof? From
the roof.
BRAD
Thank you,
love you.
ALLI
Where is it?
BRAD
Up, up. Up this way.
Come on, come on.
BRAD
This has to be it right?
At night you could see the glowing
lights on Main Street.
ALLI
Brad! Check this out.
BRAD
Looks like we have
our second Christmas miracle.
ALLI
Her name is Daisy.
BRAD
Amazing.
ALLI
Any luck with Daisy?
JEN
I spoke to my
friends at SAG and the Academy,  and nobody named
Daisy worked on the film.
ALLI
It’s like every time I take
a step forward, I hit a wall. We live in
the age of information, somebody has
to know something. Let’s put the word
out on social media. Full press court.
I’ll post it to my account, can you get
The Sentinel upload it to their pages?
JEN
Yeah, I’ll call tech right
away. Are you going to just wait for a response?
ALLI
No. I’m gonna hit the
pavement. It’s weird, I’ve only been
here a week but it feels like I know
these people. It’s nice.
JEN
I’m like this new you.
You’re turning into the farmer’s
daughter of White Falls.
ALLI
You’re crazy. Wish me
luck.
JEN
Good luck!
STAN
The Walter
Andrews bought his candy canes right
at this very counter.
PATRON
Ah, thanks.
STAN
Hey Alli! Your little
Christmas fun fact has really boosted
business. I even started giving out
candy canes with every purchase. For
you.
ALLI
Thank you, Stan. I’m
happy to help. Hey, you don’t happy to
know a Daisy in town, do you? She’d
probably be around her 70’s or 80’s.
STAN
Uh, can’t say that I do.
ALLI
You know, I tried to
check the city registrar’s office but they’re closed because of holiday
hours, so I’m just
STAN
My mom works there.
Let me make a call. She can help you
out.
ALLI
Really?
STAN
Yeah.
ALLI
That would be
amazing. Stan, thank you.
STAN
Of course.
ALLI
Okay.
ELAINE
Okay, here are the
years… yeah, that you requested.
ALLI
Oh thank you.
ELAINE
Uh, Stan told me
you’re doing a story on “Christmas With You”.
ALLI
Yeah, the movie, but
more importantly, the person who
inspired the song.
ELAINE
Oooh, lucky girl
whoever she was. Oh, Walter
Andrews. He makes my heart sing.
Man, I cry every time I hear that song.
Just knowing that Jack has to leave
after finding the love of his life.
ALLI
Good thing he
comes back in the end.
ELAINE
He does. Yeah, and
you know, when he calls out to Betsy
from the rooftop. Oh, that’s when you
know it is love. That’s what Christmas
is all about. Okay, good luck and let
me know if there’s anything that you
need.
ALLI
Thank you.
ELAINE
Okay.
ALLI
Elaine? Elaine?
ELAINE
Yes?
ALLI
I found a transfer of
deed from Andrews to Margaret
Osborne.
ELAINE
Oh yeah, well.
Margaret Westdale now.
ALLI
I thought that the
city gifted the Westdales the theater
after the premiere, but this is dated
November 1955. The movie didn’t
come out until December.
ELAINE
Well, no. Thethe
city never owned the theater. It was
always under private ownership. Here,
let me show you. Here are pictures
from the opening when they changed
the name to the Westdale. See?
ALLI
Martin and Daisy
Westdale proudly open their new
cinema. Daisy? No, that doesn’t make
sense.
ELAINE
Oh, well Marguerite
in French also means daisy. That’s
probably how she got the nickname,
I’m sure she used that when she was
growing up.
ALLI
Hey Jen, I found Daisy.
It’s urgent you call me back. Is Brad here?
EMPLOYEE
Uh, no ma’am.
He should be here soon though. Just
feel free to enjoy the movie while you wait.
ACTOR 1
Did you say that was on the 28th?
wait.
ACTOR 2
Mm-hmm.
ACTOR 1
Oh, I am so sorry. That’s the night our
favorite charity is having their little
fundraiser.
ACTOR 2
Oh, what charity is that?
ACTOR 1
The Mtbtds
ACTOR 2
Mtbtds?
ACTOR 1
Money to bury the dead sea.
ACTOR 2
Well, thank you, gentleman. You have
my card.
ACTOR 1
Yeah, you want it back?
ACTOR 2
No, I have plenty. Thank you.
ACTOR 1
I
wonder who blew him up.
ACTOR 3
Hey Freddy, don’t look now, but my
charm has been recognized.
ACTOR 1
Oh, I’ll be very coy about it.
ACTOR 3
Good.
ACTOR 1
No, I’m sure if I
ACTOR 3
Yeah.
ACTOR 1
Boy, she’s a beauty, ain’t she?
ACTOR 3
Yeah.
ACTOR 1
Oh boy. Do you see that ring on her
finger? She’s got enough carats there
to feed 2000 rabbits...
ALLI
Hey...
JEN
You found her?
ALLI
Yep.
JEN
Why aren’t you more excited?
ALLI
Daisy is Brad’s
grandmother. The city didn’t gift her
the theater, Walter Andrews did.
JEN
I thought her name was
Margaret?
ALLI
Daisy is a nickname. It’s
French. Brad clearly knows nothing
about this. I mean, he thinks his
grandparents were soul mates. And for
good reason, they had a magical love
story.
JEN
I mean, to think Walter
Andrews, notorious playboy, was
willing to give up Hollywood for her.
That’s crazy!
ALLI
I know! I showed
Margaret the note and she didn’t say a
word. Obviously, she doesn’t want her
family to know about the affair.
JEN
Are you sure it was an
affair? I mean, she ended up with
Brad’s grandfather.
ALLI
The man gifted her a
theater... and she accepted it. That’s
not a friendly gesture. Their names are
JEN
Wow, Daisy the little
minx.
in cement on the roof.
ALLI
Oh, it’s an incredible
story, isn’t it? The internet would go
wild. Dennis will get me that spot on
the news team for sure.
JEN
Then write it. You
earned this!
ALLI
But what about Brad?
This will destroy his family. His faith,
the theater.
JEN
Wow, so he’s really
special to you.
ALLI
He is, but it’s an
incredible story and I just can’t believe
I cracked it. I mean, the woman
inspired one of the most famous
Christmas songs of all time. She must
want the world to know, right?
DENNIS
Of course she
would. You’ll make her famous. Good
work, kid. I can’t wait to read your
story.
JEN
This is a private call.
DENNIS
If you wanted
privacy, don’t use the conference
room. Alli, your instincts were right.
Everyone loves a Hollywood romance. It’s like the real time version of
“Christmas with You.” Big time star
falls for small town girl.
ALLI
Except they didn’t
end up together in the end.
DENNIS
Doesn’t matter. We
got one of the greatest love songs of
all time out of it. We publish Christmas
Eve. Good work kid. You earned your
spot on the news team.
JEN
Hey! Congratulations!
You just made the news division.
ALLI
Yeah, at what cost?
JEN
I like this new Alli. One
who puts feelings over fact.
ALLI
The fact is I’m feeling
pretty awful no matter what I do.
JEN
You’re not breaking up a
marriage.
ALLI
No, but I may break a
heart.
BRAD
How did I not know
that?
ALLI
It’s a childhood
nickname from sixty-five years ago.
How could you have known?
BRAD
She kept it a secret for
a reason, Alli. If you publish it’s just
going to be a scandal.
ALLI
Brad, your
grandmother chose your grandfather
over the biggest star in the world.
That’s true love. It’s bigger than the
movies. That’s the story.
BRAD
If the world reads
about my grandmother’s private life, as
if it’s entertainment...on Christmas...
it’ll devastate her and my family.
ALLI
You’re right, you’re
right. I won’t publish this story. I’ll do
the movie justice without the scandal,
I’ll find a way.
BRAD
I hope so.
ALLI
Hey, there’s always a
way.
WALTER ANDREWS
White silent night, staring at
the glowing lights/ I know that look
means you’re uneasy/ Could it be
because soon I have to go and the
nights have grown so cold/ You can
speak your heart to me and ask me
any question/
BRAD
Extra marshmallows,
for the sweet tooth. Thanks for
meeting me.

ALLI
It’s such a relief to see
you in a good mood. I could barely
sleep last night. I was worried I had
ruined Christmas for you.
BRAD
My grandmother left it
in the past, I should too. If “Christmas
with You” is still her favorite movie,
there’s no reason why I can’t still love
it too.
ALLI
Can I see?
BRAD
Sure. I had the printer
do another run. Because I want to
make sure we have a full house. Oh,
and I’ve got the red carpet. And we’re
going to be playing the music over the
outdoor speakers.
ALLI
I think you may
restore White Falls’ Christmas spirit
after all.
BRAD
Not just me. We make
a good team.
ALLI
Whoa!
TRACY
Merry Christmas!
We are officially sold out!
BRAD
Wow! I can’t
believe it. Tracy, this looks incredible.
TRACY
Thank you. And
thank you for trusting me with it, I know
it wasn’t easy. You haven’t even seen
the best part.
BRAD
Wait, wait, wait.
Isn’t that from the memorabilia room?
TRACY
Maybe...
TRACY
Cue the
music!
BRAD
Perfect!
TRACY
Thank you. Oh,
these are my poinsettias. Those are
mine, thank you!
BRAD
After listening to that
song for so many years, just knowing
no that it was inspired by my
grandmother is surreal. No matter how
or why it was written, it’s brought joy to
millions of people. That’s special. What
about you? The news team? Like,
you’ll still make it without revealing
Daisy, right?
ALLI
Yeah, yeah.
“Christmas With You” is the story. It’s a
classic Christmas tradition. My editor
will see that. You know, he has to.
BRAD
I really appreciate you
making a sacrifice on behalf of my
family. Thank you.
ALLI
You going
somewhere?
BRAD
I promised Mrs.
Caldwell I’d help her put away some
inventory, but dinner later tonight?
ALLI
Sounds good.
BRAD
It’s a date. A real one
this time.
ALLI
Hey Dennis.
DENNIS
Alli. We’re two days
from Christmas Eve. What’s the Eta
on your story?
ALLI
It’s coming.
DENNIS
You’re not pivoting
are you?
ALLI
Well...
DENNIS
We’ve been
promoting your story all week. People
want to know the mystery woman behind the song.
ALLI
I have plenty of
material to give you a heartwarming,
Christmassy article about the song,
about the movie, about the town, but
the woman will remain a mystery.
DENNIS
You’re kidding,
right?
ALLI
But Dennis, see, it’s
the mystery that keeps the magic alive.
See, no one wants to go behind the
curtain and see Oz?
DENNIS
You give me a
whale of a story and you expect me
not to publish? I hate to do this, but if
you can’t deliver I’ll find a writer who
will.
ALLI
No, you wouldn’t?
You can’t. It’s 
DENNIS
Our entire readership is waiting on this story.
Even my wife is counting down the
days to find out.
ALLI
It’s complicated.
There are feelings involved.
DENNIS
How? It’s a love
affair from 65 years ago. Her husband
is deceased. Besides, it’s facts, not
feelings that matter. That’s your
philosophy. Is it not? If I don’t have that
story in 24 hours I’m giving it to
another writer.
ALLI
I’ll figure it out.
DENNIS
I’m counting on you,
kid.
ALLI
Hi Margaret.
MARGARET
Oh, hello dear.
Everything okay?
ALLI
I know about
you and Walter Andrews.
MARGARET
Oh. After
all these years, maybe the world
should know the truth about Walter
Andrew’s kind heart.
ALLI
Is it okay if I
record this?
MARGARET
Oh, of course.
Of course, dear. It all started here. I
was nineteen taking tickets. And one
day this handsome man walked up.
Honestly, I had no idea who he was.
ALLI
Really? Walter
Andrews...
MARGARET
Well, you don’t
expect to see a big movie star in a
small town. That’s probably why he
liked me. Pretty soon we were talking
for hours about books and life and everything. Suffice it to say, he missed
his movie that day.
ALLI
And were you
engaged at the time?
MARGARET
Oh heavens no.
No, Martin and I had only gone on one
date before he was deployed, but we
wrote each other every day. I told
Walter about Martin the first night we
met and Martin knew about Walter.
Neither one asked me to choose. It’s
hard to stake claim on a girl like me.
I’ve always been my own woman.
ALLI
I know the
feeling.
MARGARET
During Walter’s
stay, we saw each other every day.
We’d exchange books or sit up on the
roof and talk. Oh he loved it up there,
especially at night. Oh, we connected.
So nice having someone so easy to
talk to.
ALLI
Did you love
him, Margaret?
MARGARET
Oh, what does
a girl of nineteen know about love?
ALLI
A lot. I suspect.
MARGARET
Well, let’s just
say, I enjoyed Walter’s company. Until
one day, we were out walking. this
photographer took our picture. Next
thing I knew Louella Parsons and
Hedda Hopper were discussing
Walter’s flavor of the month. It was all
very invasive. Strangers speculating
on our lives.
ALLI
I can imagine.
And what about the song?
MARGARET
Oh yes, Walter
wrote that song and he said he’d give
everything up for me, but I couldn’t let
him do that. He loved to perform and
the world loved him. I was just a small
town girl. I mean, who was I to end
that love affair?
ALLI
You never
answered my question. Did you love
him?
MARGARET
I did, yes. And
in a different lifetime we ruled the
world, but not in this one. The song
says it all, doesn’t it? All In Time? It
just wasn’t ours. My heart was
Martin’s, and when he returned on
Christmas Eve, I knew where I
belonged. And so did Walter.
ALLI
So what about
the theater?
MARGARET
Oh, that was
Walter’s Christmas gift to me. His only
request was never to tell anyone. Well,
except for Martin, of course. He called
it his monument to his love for me.
ALLI
Oh...
MARGARET
Through movie
magic we could always be together.
He said, think of me every time you
look up at the screen, and every time
you hear our song and I’ll be thinking
of you.
ALLI
May I?
MARGARET
Oh, of course,
dear. After the movie left town, I went
by the name of Margaret, my given
name. I left Daisy in the past. In my
heart, she stayed with Walter.
ALLI
So, no regrets?
MARGARET
Not one. The
heart can hold an infinite amount of
love,
ALLI
This is an
incredible story. You loved them both.
MARGARET
Oh, with all of
my heart. Most people are lucky if they
ever find their soulmate. I found two.
Write it like you lived it, dear.
ALLI
I will.
MARGARET
Good.
ALLI
Thank you.
MARGARET
Thank you.
BRAD
Oh my Godare youI’m so sorry. What is this?
ALLI
Brad, I can explain.
BRAD
Still after the facts no
matter whose feelings you hurt.
ALLI
No, Brad. It isn’t what
you think it is.
BRAD
I trusted you. You
promised...
ALLI
Listen, the story was
too big. It was my editor... I couldn’t let
writer break the story. They don’t know
you like I do.
BRAD
I guess you were
right. Happy endings only happen in
the movies. Congratulations on making
the news division. I hope it was worth
destroying a small town for.
ALLI
Tracy
TRACY
Hey, can I
come in?
It’s Brad.
ALLI
Is he okay? Look, I
know he thinks I’m a terrible person,
but your grandmother gave me
permission and to be honest she
encouraged it.
TRACY
I know, I know. She
told me all about it. My grandmother
and the world’s biggest movie star. I’m
not gonna lie, I’m very impressed.
ALLI
And Brad?
TRACY
He’s taking the job in
D.C. after Christmas. I mean, he
always said, the movies could take you
anywh
ALLI
Take you anywhere.
TRACY
Yeah, but I didn’t
think that they’d take him from White
Falls. I’ve watched him these past
couple weeks, he belongs here.
ALLI
No, his heart is in
that theater.
TRACY
His heart is with you.
ALLI
The heart holds an
infinite amount of love... I am going to
fix this, Tracy, but I’m going to need
your help.
TRACY
Yes, I’m in.
ALLI
Okay.
ALLI
Hey Jen? I need some
help with Walter Andrews. Yeah, could
you get me a listing of every hotel in
the Hamptons? You’re the best.
ALLI
Okay, um… Oh, do
you have a dress I could borrow?
TRACY
I was hoping you’d
say that. I have THE dress.
BRAD
Grandma, you
look stunning.
MARGARET
And so do
you!
BRAD
I don’t know if
I pull it off, but thank you.
MARGARET
Oh, I haven’t
dressed up like this in years. I’d
forgotten how good it feels. Oh, this
movie and this song have brought me
so much joys through the years. A
Christmas gift that keeps on giving.
Thank you for this screening. It means
the world.
BRAD
You are more
than welcome.
MARGARET
You’re so
handsome. Except for one thing.
BRAD
I can’t, this
is from the movie.
MARGARET
Oh, yes
you can. Every leading man needs a
good hat.
BRAD
Wow.
MARGARET
Perfect. Oh, I
love you so much darling.
BRAD
I love you too.
But now we have a hole in our display.
MARGARET
Oh, no, no,
no. Not necessarily.
BRAD
Grandma, you
sure you want this out there?
MARGARET
It represents
the best Christmas of my life. Your
grandfather returned home to me, and the biggest movie star in the world
made me feel like a leading lady. It’s
time to share that love.
TRACY
Brad, we have an
emergency. The Christmas candies. I
left them too close to the popper and
they melted and now we don’t have
any for Santa’s popcorn.
BRAD
Okay. Mrs.
Caldwell’s may have something that
we can use, can you run over there?
TRACY
I called, she’s
closed already. She’s getting ready for
the screening.
BRAD
The diner. Joyce,
she uses them in pancakes. Go there.
TRACY
Okay, what if I
don’t get enough? Or what if I get the
wrong kind?
BRAD
Okay, okay. You
drive. I’ll hop in.
TRACY
Okay. Thank you.
Nice hat!
BRAD
Oh, thanks.
BRAD
I’ll run in real fast.
Be right back, okay?
TRACY
Go!
BRAD
Alright.
BRAD
Thanks a million.
JOYCE
Yes!
BRAD
You’re a lifesaver.
JOYCE
Nice hat.
BRAD
Thanks, my
grandma’s idea.
JOYCE
It suits you. And
now you have all my Christmas candy.
Put it to good use.
BRAD
Thank you.
BRAD
Alright.
TRACY
Hey, give them to
me.
BRAD
Score!
TRACY
Awesome. Okay, I
sent you Alli’s article. Read it.
BRAD
Tracy!
TRACY
Read it and don’t
come back to the theater until you
have.
BRAD
What are you
doing? Come on! Are you serious?
Come on! Hey!
TRACY
You’ll thank me!
BRAD
Come on!
ALLI
Okay... I’ve got this. I can do this.
Spirit of Christmas, give me a sign. I
think I am the sign. Okay.
ALLI
Brad! Brad, if you’d
have told me two weeks ago that I
would be shouting from the rooftops, I
would have laughed. That kind of thing
only happens in the movies, right?
Well, here I am. You changed me,
Brad. You changed White Falls. You
made us all believers thatthat magic
is real. And you were right, a movie
can take you anywhere. It took me to
you, and I don’t want to spend a
lifetime wondering what could have
been.
MAN IN CROWD
Who is that?
WOMAN IN CROWD
That car
is just like in the movie.
OTHER MAN
It’s Walter
Andrews!
ANOTHER MAN
Mr. Andrews!
WALTER
Daisy, we
finally meet outside my dreams.
MARGARET
Oh Walter.
It’s so good to see you again.
PHOTOGRAPHER
Mr. Andrews!
BRAD
I gotta...
ALLI
Oh yeah. Go, go. I’m
good.
WALTER
Is that
a pig?
LANA
Well,
if it’s a dog, then I need glasses.
WALTER
I need
a phonewhere am I anyway?
LANA
Haven Falls.
WALTER

Haven Falls?
LANA
Last
time I checked. Jack.
WALTER
Betsy.
LANA
I was wrong
about us. I was wrong about you. And
so were you.
ALLI
Hey.
BRAD
I was looking for you. I
thought you were inside watching the
movie.
ALLI
I took a walk. A lot on
my mind.
BRAD
Well, you’ll be relieved
to know that the last reel is on. Without
a hitch.
ALLI
Ah yes, the dance
between man and machine. Brad, I
know that you think I betrayed your
trust and I’m so sorry, but I had to
follow my feelings and do what was
right.
BRAD
I’m not mad, Alli. I’m
touched, honestly. Did you really mean everything that you said up there?
ALLI
Every word. You
made me realize that there are great
stories that make a difference, that
change people’s lives. And if we’re
lucky, even our own.
BRAD
You know the other
day when we dropped those candy
canes? I got my wish.
ALLI
And what was that?
BRAD
To spend Christmas
with you.
ALLI
Does this mean that
you’re staying?
BRAD
You’ve made my heart
sing, Alli. How could I leave?
ALLI
You know, I can write
from anywhere.
BRAD
Oh you can, can you?
ALLI
I can. I guess
sometimes life is just like the movies,
huh?
BRAD
This time it’s better.
How in the world did you get Walter
Andrews here?
ALLI
I named dropped
Daisy Osborne. He told me she’s the
love of his life.
BRAD
Wow. It’s funny how a
dose of reality restored my faith in
Christmas. Thank you.
ALLI
Well, that’s a Christmas
miracle.
WALTER
you
had it all along. You’re my Christmas
star. Shining a light on love. How could
I ever let a gal like you go?
BRAD
I can’t.
BRAD CHANSON
White silent night,
staring at the glowing lights/ I know
that look 
WALTER CHANSON
means you’re uneasy/
BRAD CHANSON
Could it be because
soon I have to go and the nights have
grown so cold/
WALTER CHANSON
You
can speak your heart to me, ask me
any question/ You’re
BRAD CHANSON
my every answer
anyway/
ALLI CHANSON
All in time, we’ll see
what’s meant to be/ Whatever we may
find out then/ You and I can only live
each day and want to stay /
LANA CHANSON
in love/
that has to be enough/

ALLI CHANSON
We’ll know all in time.
BRAD CHANSON
We’ll know all in time.
Not long ago, we
were strangers on a street/ when we
met, the moonlight brightened/ Now
we know, life can only be
WALTER CHANSON
complete, standing by
BRAD CHANSON
each other’s side/ Hold this moment
close
WALTER CHANSON
close to you, lock it in your memory/
keep it safe each day 
BRAD CHANSON
that we’re apart.
ALLI CHANSON
All in time, we’ll see
what’s meant to be/ Whatever we may
find out then/ You and I can only live
each day and want to stay in love/ that
has to be enough/
WALTER CHANSON
We’ll know all 
ALLI CHANSON
We’ll know all 
in time. We’ll know all in time.
BRAD CHANSON
in time. We’ll know all in time.