And dont worry about Jess.
She may always harbor feelings for her ex, but she cares about Nick as a friend.
She puts friendship first.

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So do the other loft-mates.
that leaves her without someone givinghera gift.
There was something nice about going out with the greatest gift of all, EP Brett Baer says.

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Thats whats most important.
That first Christmas [episode] is a tough one to beat for me, he remembers.
This ones special in its own way.

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Adds Baer: This year, theres a little extra special Christmas magic.
Theres a spectacle thats bigger and heightened, and theres something beautiful about that.
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