"113-44 Edbrooke. Next stop, 113-44 Edbrooke." The Conductor announced through the microphone. He then turned it off and put it back as the train came to a stop. In the hours that passed since leaving the North Pole, many of the passengers had fallen asleep. Only Elsa, Honeymarren, Kristoff, Ryder, and a few others were still awake. As The Conductor went through the sliding door, Kristoff got out of his and Ryder's seat.

"Hey, where are you going?" Asked Ryder.

"Home."

"Oh, okay. Merry Christmas!"

"Thanks. And to you, too."

Kristoff looked into another seat and faced Elsa and Honeymarren.

"Thanks for stopping the train for me." He said as he extended his hand. Elsa grabbed it and shook it.

"You're welcome."

"Will I ever get to see you around?"

"Grand Rapids is a small town. Since I know where you live, I'd say it's possible."

Honeymarren got out of the seat and hugged Kristoff.

"Have a wonderful Christmas."

Kristoff went through the sliding door and went down the steps.

"Watch your step, please. And Merry Christmas." Said The Conductor.

"Thank you sir. I haven't had this much fun in years."

Kristoff took a look at his house, and his eyes widened at what he saw. The Conductor gestured for him to go to it, and he did. He ran up the steps to his porch, threw the front door open, and ran to his Christmas tree.

"Look!" Said Honeymarren as the train lurched forward and started moving again.

"Santa got to Kristoff's house already!"

Kristoff ran back out onto his porch, holding the red and white present.

"Look! Santa got here! And there's more stuff under the tree! This is gonna be our best Christmas ever!"

"Isn't that amazing?" Asked Honeymarren.

Seeing Kristoff so happy managed to put a smile on Elsa's face.

"It is amazing." She said.

Honeymarren knew something was still off by the tone of her voice.

"Are you doing okay?"

"Yeah. I'm still a little upset about the bell, but I feel really happy for Kristoff right now."

"I know there's not a lot of distance between here and your house, but if you wanna talk some more, I'm still available."

"Okay, Honeymarren."

Snow started falling again as the train left 113-44 Edbrooke Avenue behind and approached the street where Elsa lived. The pilot on the locomotive cleared snow that had accumulated ever since they left off the tracks as it steadily slowed down. The Conductor waved his lantern from the second passenger car before he jumped off and walked next to the train. After a few moments, it came to a stop. Elsa went to the area behind the sliding door and above the stairs. Honeymarren and Ryder faced her, staying inside the main area of the passenger car.

"Well, this is it." Said Elsa.

"I'm really sorry about the bell. It was a really special present." Said Honeymarren.

"Well, you know what they say. It's the thought that counts." Said Ryder.

"Yeah. I guess it is a pretty great thought." Said Elsa.

"Sorry, I'm really bad at this "making sad people feel better" stuff. I just hope you know my heart's in the right place."

Elsa put her hand on Ryder's shoulder.

"I believe it."

"You do?"

"You're alright, Ryder."

"Uh, thanks."

An awkward silence came between the three of them.

"Well, see ya." Said Ryder as he went back to his seat.

"Well, see ya. I'm really bad at goodbyes." Said Elsa.

Honeymarren laughed.

"That's okay, so am I. See ya." She said.

Elsa smiled as she and Honeymarren hugged each other tightly.

"It's been an honor getting to know you."

And with those last words, Elsa went down the stairs and stepped onto the snow.

"Watch your step, please." Said The Conductor.

"Thank you."

"No, thank you."

"Me? You're welcome."

"One thing about trains. It doesn't matter where they're going. What matters is deciding to get on." The Conductor said with a wink.

Elsa and Honeymarren waved to each other as a final farewell before Honeymarren returned to her seat. Elsa turned around and walked back toward her house. Right as she opened the front door, the train started moving again and The Conductor yelled out something she couldn't decipher.

"W- what?

The Conductor put his hands around his mouth and yelled:

"MERRY CHRISTMAS!"

He then gave a half-wave half-salute to Elsa. She returned the favor with a smile. She took another look at the main passenger car as the train started moving away. Up on the roof was the Hobo. When he saw her back at her house, he waved to her. Elsa waved back at him. A moment later, he disappeared in a cluster of ash for the last time.

After a few moments, the Polar Express disappeared from sight. Elsa closed the front door, wide awake and alone on the bottom level of her house. A few hours ago, she would have been just fine with being alone. But now, after going through such an exciting, dangerous, amazing and unforgettable journey, it felt strange. She reached into her right pocket one last time, but all she felt was the hole. No bell. She looked into the living room. There was still nothing under the tree, the stockings remained empty, and the cookies and milk were still untouched. The clock on the mantel above the fireplace was frozen at midnight.

"What do you do when you're the only person awake on Christmas morning?" She asked herself.

She looked at the stairs that led to the upper floor. The idea of sleep in her warm bed seemed nice.

"Oh, that's easy. You go to sleep and wait for everyone else."

Elsa then walked up the stairs slowly, not wanting to risk waking up her family by making noise, intentionally or otherwise. The moment the living room was out of her sight, the clocks in the house started moving again...