den harris hits the road in search of a more centered life in the fast lane. >> i i'm no busy. >> exploring challenges. a pitch for inner peace in the new year. >>> first, the "nightline" five. >>> good evening. thank you for joining us. home for the holidays is a frequent refrain this time of year. for one california community, it's simply impossible after the most destructive wildfire in that state's history. as we found out, home is also where the heart is. >> reporter: for nicole and her daughter, the gift of christmas this year comes with a reminder of what they've lost. >> we're trying to have a christmas. you know? any way, shape, or form that we can. it's just everyone doing the best they can, trying to give your kids whatever you can to help them feel normal. >> reporter: like so many in northern california, nicole and her family could not spend the holiday inside their house. nicole and her father jim have been forced to spend much of the holidays in gjim's new rv. >> i came into the world with nothing, i'll leave with nothing. inbetween it's what i can do to help other people wit

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