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[Glass shattering]

The black family lifestyle, admired by many and often

replicated by the few.

We tend to make do with whatever we have, and we make

the best of it.

Traditions are sacred and valued within our community.

Dishes passed down by our ancestors creates a feast to

feed many.

No one can cook like us.

No one can care like us.

No one can show compassion like us.

No one can give grace like we do.

We are our own rare breed of individuals.

The holidays reunite us, seeing friends and family whom we

might have grown distant from, providing an opportunity to

reconnect and fellowship.

Everybody does Christmas differently.

But for the Samuels, this story is unlike any you've heard.

You see, in our community, things tend to stay on the

straight and narrow, narrow veering off.

However, this family has a unique way of hosting their

holiday gatherings.

Hi, it's me, Anthony Bawn, and I'm here with another

interesting story to tell.

Riddle me this.

Riddle me that the Samuels have been keeping a secret.

And that's a fact.

Not too much to gain.

Too many secrets can cause pain.

But can the truth put out the flames?

Mm. Papa Nolan.

Bernice and Mildred have been living a blissful life,

not thinking twice about the seeds that may lay.

Hmm. But in these holiday times, things will unwind,

causing a ripple that can tickle anyone's mind.

Sit back and enjoy.

But I would employ that

judgment is not a toy.

Because these are lives that only time can supply.

The knowledge that linger behind and individuals eye.

[Calm music]

No, I just want to get this.

I just want to get this broth done.

You know, like, I want to make the seasoning to be great.

I'm just so excited.

I know I cannot wait to have everybody up under our roof.

Like, everybody is so excited.

Ah, it's gonna be crazy.

Remember what a picky eater Andrea is.

I know you see why I'm making what I'm making, right?

- Like. - I don't want that.

I don't like it.

I just want to make sure everything is right.

I'm so glad you.

Oh, it smells so good.

Thank you.

Do you think this is gonna be enough, though?

I mean, hey, it's going to be a moment because it's just been

way too long.

So way too long.

Do we have all the shopping done?

I think we got most of everything.

I mean, I think I got everything from my my stuff, my

food and my dishes I'm doing.

But and then we've gotten the stuff for whoever's vegan and

all their.

Yes, yes.

Well then there's that, then there's that.

What y'all in here giggling about.

Oh mind your business.

We're just excited the boys

agreed to come home for the holidays.

Yeah. Nolan.

I mean, it's been ten years since we've seen the boys.

Can't we be.

Excited? Yeah, you can be excited.

I ain't gonna ruin y'all little moment now.

Thank you.

For real.

I mean, what is always been here in the middle?

What's going.

[Laughter]

[Phone ringing]

Hello.

Pops, I got the documents you sent over.

Are you sure you want to do this.

Son, yes. It's time.

We've been talking about doing this for years, and, you know,

I think it'd make a great Christmas gift.

I understand, dad.

Please take your time and read the terms, because.

I don't think you can.

Son, please, just do as I ask.

I don't have time for a discussion right now.

Yes, sir.

Okay. Thank you.

[Soft music]

Where are you off to?

I have to go visit my parents for a few days.

Oh that family you said you don't like.

I never said that.

It was implied.

How?

Your lack of acknowledgment of them.

I've never heard you talk about them.

Nor have I met them.

Okay.

We've been together for four years, Dakota.

Have we?

Okay. We've been fucking for four years.

I don't think that's the same thing.

Okay, whatever.

When are you coming back?

I'll let you know.

So crazy.

Let me out of this place.

Shit I take my own bath.

Ooh. Ooh.

And they say old folks can't hear.

[Laughter]

There's my handsome son-in-law.

Oh, baby, it's so good to see you.

How you doing, baby?

I'm doing good, mama. How are you doing?

Oh, I'm doing great now that I'm here now.

Oh, thank you, sweetie.

Are the boys here yet?

No, they're on their way, though.

Okay.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Bernice.

You invited your mom.

I did not.

You know, she just gonna show up and ain't gonna ask anybody.

Uh, what about the boundaries we talked about?

I mean, we got to make sure the boys are okay before we have

mama Sarah coming in here and shaking the table.

Shaking the table, more like flipping it over.

Hey, mama.

Oh. Save it.

I know you saw me waiting out there outside.

Mama Sarah.

We were just running around trying to fix up this

house for everybody.

I can always depend on you to save her, Miss Thang.

Ooh. She on one today.

Mama, why don't you come on

inside and make yourself comfortable?

I will.

- Mildred. - Yes.

Can I get you to make me a drink, please?

I suppose I can do that.

I want tequila on ice with soda water.

All right, I got you.

And I want mine clear.

I don't want none of this brown stuff.

You young folks be drinking?

Yes, ma'am.

Oh, there's my baby.

How are you?

Oh, I'm great, baby.

I know.

Look, look, I'm aware of this, okay?

It's only for a few days.

I'll be reachable via email or phone.

Keep me updated on everything.

Will do.

[Soft music]

What's up, little sis?

Hey!

My God, you've gotten so big.

I'm 18 now.

- Duh. - I guess so.

Time flies.

It does.

Come on, mama and Mildred cannot wait to see you.

Let's go inside.

I bet.

Mom. Auntie Mildred, Dakota's here.

Oh, my baby's here.

Oh,

I missed you, too, mom.

All right, give me some.

Loving is still a thing.

Boy, don't you mess our vibe up in here.

We just miss you.

Yeah. I miss you, too.

Oh, baby boy, you look like two closeted cowboys on acid.

Ooh, but don't let them mess with you.

Mama, you look so good.

I'm so glad Covid dodged you.

Oh, baby.

Me too.

Honey, I dodged that trick like she was a bill collector.

[Laughter]

That's right.

Ooh, you look good, baby.

Hey, everyone!

Oh, my God.

Look at you.

Woo! Honey.

I grew up and you been taking care of yourself.

Honey.

If you weren't my grandson.

Come here baby.

Give me a hug.

Oh, wait.

He smells good too.

Oh, baby, if you weren't my grandson.

Hey. Nothing like a man that smells good.

But let me go refill my drink before I say something else.

Yes, please.

Right. Uh.

Excuse me.

You think you're in the wrong house here?

Oh, no.

No, no, she's in the right place.

I want you all to meet my wife, Angela.

Who is also pregnant with my child.

Who is this woman?

Honey, this is your son's wife, Angela.

Hi. Welcome.

Excuse me.

Why don't we just go into the kitchen, ladies, and let the

fellas do a little catching up?

Who is this white bitch?

And what is she doing in this house?

Sarah, this is your grandson's wife.

His what?

His wife mama. Now cut all that foolishness out.

Come on in here.

Alright. I'm watching you.

Are you sure you.

Wanna be here, too?

Yeah. Yeah.

Of course baby.

Yeah. Of course.

I've been wanting you to meet my family.

It's only a few days.

I'm counting.

All right.

Come on down.

So y'all not gonna talk?

Well, damn.

I guess this is going to be an interesting Christmas reunion.

Mama Sarah.

What's that?

What does it look like?

But I already cooked dinner for everybody.

Yeah I know. I'd be happy to Uber something here.

I don't mind covering it.

Oh, sweetie.

That's okay.

We like to cook at home here.

Yeah, and Ubers have messed up our orders way too many times.

We don't want you touching anything in this kitchen.

Mama. Seriously?

Ooh. She on one today.

I am so sorry for my mother's behavior.

I don't need you apologizing for me.

Uh, somebody should.

And mama you knew Mildred was cooking dinner?

Let's not play stupid.

Everybody knows the girl can't cook.

Oh, mama.

Don't pay her any mind.

Either one of you.

Hey Mama Sarah. This is the last of your bags.

I'll go put them in your room. All right

Thank you, darling.

Oh, Miss Sarah, since you're such the food professional,

what do you think the Christmas menu should be?

Mildred.

I'm so glad you asked.

I was thinking Collard greens,

cornbread, honey baked ham and yams.

Very soulful.

All right, you two.

This is the first time in ten years my kids are going to be

under the same roof.

So please, let's make this a pleasant, memorable experience

for everyone.

Oh, it's going to be memorable. All right.

Sarah.

Nice.

I think I'll be cute.

I sure hope so.

I would love to try to make a dish.

For who?

We don't need you experimenting with our time and our money and

our food. In this kitchen. No way.

All right, mama, that's enough.

Mama! You are a mess.

Cut it out.

Just met this girl.

She's part of our family now.

Put this stuff away.

No one's going to eat it.

Darling, listen.

I'm sorry.

I know I promised I would be there this weekend, but this

trip, it's just so much more important.

Yeah. You know, I'll make it up to you, right?

I'm good for it, I promise.

Who in the hell are you here making promises to while your

pregnant wife is downstairs?

My mama tripping.

Let me call you back, okay?

I see things still haven't changed with you.

They don't.

So answer my question.

Look, my business is my business, okay?

How about you get you something to mind.

Okay. Let's keep it cute.

It's been a while since you've been read by me.

Whatever.

We teeter and we totter.

Good intentions never falter.

Great minds think alike.

But a good old sibling banter can cause a fight.

Mama Sarah is a good old Ki.

Her words, her lips can cut a tree.

Andreas and his pale wife has created an undeniable light.

Dakota. Dakota.

It appears that no one knows you.

Running from your family's hand can only damage your brand.

Now it is time to break Bread.

But let's see whose stomachs are fed.

So, uh,

he must be putting it down real good in the bedroom,

to have her trained like that.

Because I know the last time it was put to me like that, I was

like, rose from the Jetsons.

Centuries ago.

Mama that's gross.

All right.

What is going on here?

And is this what we came here to do?

For once, I agree.

Oh, really?

Here we go.

I didn't think you could agree with anybody else.

Well, that's the problem, little brother.

You don't think?

Really? Coming from the guy who brought a white woman to a

black household on Christmas.

What was that saying of yours, mom?

If she can't use your comb, don't bring her home.

Okay.

I heard that.

Alright come on, y'all.

No, no.

Let me get it out.

I wish you had that memory of yours for all those people you

sucked off in the alley down there for money.

Wow, bro.

That's all you got?

What about what you were doing in the alley?

Wait, wait.

Hold up.

It's a damn lie.

I never did nothing with no damn alley.

That's not what I heard.

Stop it!

Wait a minute.

You guys are just being petty now.

Sit your country asses down before I have to get up and

start moving some furniture around in this place.

I need another drink.

Mama. Not now.

Ten years.

It's been ten years since we've all been under one roof.

We've been in this house less than an hour, though, and

you're already at each other's necks.

Pops.

I'm sorry.

Andrés. It's Amaya who should be

apologizing to you and your siblings.

What are you talking about, Dad?

Baby girl, look.

We're not getting any younger.

You and your brothers got your own lives.

You're out there doing your own thing.

We want to explore the world a little more.

Right?

We?

What your father is trying to say is.

Is that we are selling the house and downsizing to an

apartment or a condo.

Woah, wait, wait, wait.

Pops. What do you mean by exploring?

I didn't know you were leaving the country.

So you knew about this?

I'm helping with the sale.

Why am I not surprised?

How could you not tell us?

Because he's selfish.

I always thought you were adopted.

Now hold on a minute.

That is not going to be the narrative today.

Let me tell you something, little girl.

That is and will forever be your brother.

Do not get that twisted.

Do you hear me?

Pops, I'm so lost.

Why didn't you tell us the full story?

Because that's what he does.

He gives out commands, and then

he thinks he just controls everything.

All right, Dakota that's enough.

I've had enough of your backhanded remarks, son.

One more.

It's going to land you on the floor now.

God damn it! This is enough.

I'm so sick of these kids being around here, not knowing in the

dark, not knowing who their family is.

Mama Sarah, what are you talking about?

Go ahead and say it, Mama.

Since you enjoy putting everybody's business out there.

I'm not the one.

Showcasing for the world out here.

Hey, mama.

What are you talking about?

Your mama,

Nolan,

and Mildred are in a swinger relationship.

It's not a swingers relationship.

It's a poly relationship.

Whatever.

Get it right.

So.

What? I'm so lost.

I know you're lying.

It's hard to explain.

Yeah. It takes a certain level

of maturity to understand our situation kids.

Wait, so Mildred's our mom, too?

This whole time, we thought she was our aunt or something.

Auntie.

[Laughter]

Mama.

She's not your aunt, honey.

Well, then.

Who is she to us?

It doesn't matter who she is.

Bernice and I brought Mildred into our relationship not long

after Andrés was born.

We met at a bar, and the rest, as they say, is history.

And here's the thing.

She also helped raise all of you.

What?

Go on, tell him who's the mama and who's the daddy?

Look, as you know, Andrés is the oldest from Bernice.

Dakota, you were born between Mildred and I.

Hey, girl.

You were born with Bernice and I.

Y'all please say something.

You're nasty.

Mama.

There's nothing to say.

I'm at a loss for words.

Son.

I really enjoyed dinner.

She's probably the one who brought that dry ass cornbread

up into here.

No Mama Sarah, that was me.

Oh, baby, I'm so sorry.

Mama, for heaven's sakes, girl.

Girl, heaven couldn't save that cornbread.

If Jesus had put his thumb in

it, it wouldn't have saved it girl.

So my mom is a homewrecker.

- Dakota. - Dakota. Stop that.

That ain't right.

She's always been more of a mom to Andre than me.

That's not true, honey.

Son you have to give your mother some grace now.

My mother?

Grace? You three think you can run around having sex, bringing

three kids into this world, and

we're just going to turn out okay?

No.

Well, that actually went better than I expected.

I thought someone would end up with a black eye, a bloody

nose, or police outside waiting.

- Can you please go to bed. - Please.

[Calm music]

What's the matter, love bug?

Oh.

Just what Dakota said to me.

I just can't let it go.

I mean, he feels like I don't love him.

He's my only child.

It just hurts.

Now, don't you let that bother you.

We know that you've loved all of them the same.

It's unfortunate Dakota feels that way.

Dakota, out of all the kids, we gave him the most freedom.

We knew this day would come, though.

That's why we've got to be strong and stand firm to

communicate that we love them equally.

Now. We treated them all the same.

None was treated better than the other.

How fortunate were they to have two moms?

I mean, what kid gets unconditional love from two

mamas in one lifetime?

I agree.

Y'all did an amazing job.

[Soft music]

Oh, Dre.

Oh! Hey, come here. Feel this.

Hey, baby.

That's my little baby.

Hey. How you doing after last night?

I know that was a lot to take in.

Actually, to be quite honest, it made sense into how I viewed

them, but I never was certain.

Yeah. Yeah.

Think how exciting we get to

tell our child they have two grandmothers.

Hey, let's not jump the gun here.

All right.

I still have so many lingering questions.

I know, honey.

But just think they have a level of communication that

extends our comprehension.

So I would advise you to listen and not judge.

Oh, so now you're my therapist.

Don't do that.

You know, I, of all people, care about your mental health.

But if I was your therapist, I

would suggest you talk to your siblings.

That's if I was your therapist.

Lord be a fence, shelter and the pulpit.

Oh, sorry.

I didn't know anybody was in here.

Son.

Come on. Come on in.

I'm just looking for some of

your childhood Christmas ornaments.

Okay.

I guess I could help out with that.

Oh, look at this.

You on your fourth birthday, Bernice and Mildred made you a

cake from scratch.

We didn't have two dimes to rub together, but we made it work.

Oh, wow.

Look, this is Andre's 13th birthday.

I remember I was so mad at Mama Bernice.

I remember you wanted a cupcake so you could feel included.

Well, it wasn't a hard ask.

Son.

Not everyone was as mature as you were at that age.

I don't think it was too much to ask for.

Dakota. You demanded a rainbow cupcake with sparklers on your

brother's birthday.

Need I say

Dakota. Come on, son.

Look, son.

I know things haven't been the best between us,

but it's important you know that.

You are my son, and I do love you unconditionally.

But how does that show up in real life when you're only ever

- lingering in the shadows. - Shadows?

Okay, I deserve that.

But just because I didn't show up in the way that you wanted

me to.

Yeah, I had to step in for your sister.

I was harder on your brother.

But with you, I always had to

monitor my levels of toxic masculinity.

Your mothers told me you were different, but I guess I didn't

know what they really meant until I caught you in the room

with that boy.

Uh, what's his name?

Anthony.

Anthony.

I mean, I was angry, I was hurt.

I didn't know what to do.

I was young, I was trying to

figure myself out, I was experimenting.

Trust me.

Bernice and Mildred were on me for weeks after that.

They didn't even understand why I was so stubborn.

Well, knowing what I know now

about the three of you, obviously why.

Yeah, I figured you might say something like that.

But allow me to spare you the idiotic speech of toxic

masculinity that's carried over for Generations.

You being my son, I can say having faced the social burden

head on.

It's the greatest accomplishment a father can say

he has achieved.

I didn't have the best example of a father, Dakota.

And I'm doing everything I could possibly do to be a

father to you and your siblings.

Not only have you shown me what a real man can become.

Outside of sucking people off in the park or the alleyway.

Look, I don't need to know about that, but your

perseverance is deemed worthy of people to know your ways.

Study under you.

Admire you.

I love you, son.

I love you too, dad.

That's my boy.

Now, here's the thing.

You hurt Mildred earlier.

Those words cut her deeply.

And the son I know would do

what he can to make things right.

I got you Pop. I'll make it right.

Lord enters the walking dead.

I beg your pardon?

Nothing.

Is this that friendly banter

I've been hearing so much about.

You just wait a minute, young girl.

You going to keep messing around, and you're going to

find yourself in an alley with your hands around your ankles.

Okay, okay, let's not keep beating a dead horse.

Who are you talking to?

Mrs. Sarah.

I respect your grandson, and I love him dearly.

I would never do anything to disrespect you or your culture.

What's disrespectful is that you come into a black household

and you enter into someone else's kitchen without asking

the host.

What?

I'm so sorry.

I didn't realize I'd be an issue.

Well, it is, and that is the issue.

But I do have to admit that I really enjoy watching you cater

to your man.

Well, why is that so strange?

Andre's always told me he grew up in such a loving household,

and that his mom and dad, moms and dad painted a picture of

what he'd like his life to be when he grew up.

Well, I can't argue with that.

It has been a little slow in the intimacy department.

So wait a minute.

Oh, now you got to keep some

spice in your life during this time.

I've been trying.

In what ways?

Oh lord, you can't even imagine.

I bought this little lace dress, and I.

But,

he said he didn't want to ruin the baby's brain.

What? What?

Tri semester are you in, sweetheart?

In second.

The doctors say the women are

more than ready for sex by then.

Oh, Lord.

So you're telling me he ain't knocking the boots?

That you lookin to get wet?

No Mama Sarah. Just dry.

Oh, Lord, let me help you out, girl.

How?

Well.

I've just been trying to keep the spice up.

So many women get cheated on during their pregnancy.

And I refuse to be second fiddle.

Fiddle?

Oh, honey, I gotta teach you how to be dominant.

Dominant?

- Okay. - Baby.

You walk into a room after you clean that cat

and you grab that bull by his horns and you say baby daddy.

Whatever nickname you call him, you better do me, baby.

Do me now and do it good.

You call him and say, ooh, daddy.

Ooh, daddy.

Go on, come on.

You try.

You can do it. You can do it.

I don't think this is going to work.

You can do it.

You got this, girlfriend.

You got it.

Looky here.

- Nick. - Ah!

Ooh! Whoa whoa whoa whoa.

Now, I know that in the greatest of passion.

That he ain't going to allow you

- to call him no. - Nick.

Oh, that's his nickname.

We used to fall asleep to Nick

at night when we first started dating.

Woo! Okay, baby.

You know what I think is enough pep talk.

Pep talk for today.

Hey.

What's up?

You all right?

You all right?

Not really, to be honest.

I just think it's so weird that

we keep this from us for so long.

I mean, I would hope they think we'd love them regardless.

Yeah, but look at how we treated them when we found out.

I can only imagine what was going through their head.

Yeah, but come on, they had to expect that reaction.

Look, the same grace Mama and

Mildred have given us in the past.

I mean,

we owe it to them.

You know, they they've been more gracious with us.

Yeah.

So.

What's the deal with you and Dakota?

I have never seen y'all so at odds.

It's a whole misunderstanding.

Are you sure?

Cause Kota seemed to think strongly on how he feels.

Well, that's on him. I can't control that.

What's going on with you, though?

I feel like we always got something going on, and we

never have the opportunity to ask you how you're doing.

I'm used to it.

The boys get center stage while I wait in the wings.

Maya.

You are our little sister.

You know we love you, right?

I mean, okay, I get it, I get it.

We can be more loving big brothers.

You said it, I didn't.

So you ain't got some little boy chasing you around.

- A boy? - Or a girl?

Shit, you never know with this family.

Cute.

But no.

I'm taking this time to focus on myself.

Okay, miss independent.

Oh, sorry.

I didn't mean to interrupt.

No, it's all good.

We're just finishing up.

Amaya, Mama Sarah wanted you to go downstairs

and help with the Christmas decorations.

Okay.

Of course she does.

Look here, Nick.

You better do me, baby.

And you better do me good.

Okay.

I got it.

Hey.

James what are you doing here?

You haven't returned any of my calls.

I've been worried about you.

How did you find me?

I shared your location, and good thing I did.

What the hell, James?

Mhm. That don't look like the postman to me.

Is that?

He dropping something off.

Mhm. And it ain't the mail.

Gosh. Well I know you came a long way but now's really not a

good time.

- Hey. - Who is this young man Dakota?

Can we just have a second, guys, please?

Hey, hey. I'm James Dakota's boyfriend.

Boy stop.

Oh nice to meet you, James.

Well, James can't stay for dinner, so.

Just in time.

Dinner will be right up.

Come on in.

The family would love to meet you.

Don't worry about him. Come on in.

We got him.

Oh, God.

So you guys need two kitchens to prepare a prepare meal.

No, sweetie.

I used to own a bakery, and

Nolan built this kitchen for me.

When we bought the house.

Oh my God.

And her cookies were to die for.

Literally.

I bet they were.

Anyways, so we like to wash and clean our greens really well.

We don't want no bugs in the food.

Yeah, and we gotta make sure that we mix the collard and the

mustard together so we can get

like a, you know, perfect combination.

But. But, sweetie.

The most important thing is the seasonings.

So I've heard.

That's the first truth she says since she's been.

There. I see I finally got you

in the kitchen cooking for once.

Oh, don't get used to it.

It's only going to be here.

Okay.

Damn.

So, Angela, if you can't cook, how did you land my brother?

Let's just say I have other ways to prove I'm worth it.

Ooh, ooh.

Just nasty.

That Angie's a freak now, I'm telling you.

When the food gonna be ready.

I'm hungry.

Boy.

The food will be ready when the greens are done.

Where is Dre?

I know he in there.

Are we expecting anyone else?

What? What?

No I thought everybody was here.

Where is Dre? I know he in there.

What in the world?

What is?

Ma'am, can I help you?

You can start by telling Dre to come out here and to stop

avoiding me.

Nolan.

Who the hell is this out here screaming their lungs out like

they ain't got no sense.

No sense.

Ma'am, you need to calm down.

Help you?

Like I said, where is Dre?

Little girl.

We are trying to have a peaceful holiday.

So whatever beef you have with our son, it can wait.

If you ain't got no peace in you,

trrust and believe, honey.

We can bring the smoke.

Oh, damn.

Damn, Dre, you better go get

old girl before our moms pop off.

How the hell did she find me?

Is that who you were on the phone with yesterday?

What?

How did.

Amaya. What did you do?

I didn't do anything but share your location.

What? Why would you do that?

I don't know, you were being all rude and stank, and I

wasn't thinking.

I just did it.

She said she had something important to tell you, so I

figured it'd be a surprise.

Surprise, surprise.

It be your own people.

Little sis, does that sound like a surprise to you?

I'm sorry.

Okay, but why would she pull up here?

Are you sleeping with that girl?

- Damn, Dre. - You gotta be kidding me.

It was only once.

You knocking it back like that, bro?

Hey, now is not the time.

Gross.

Hi. I'm Dre's wife.

I think it's very unladylike for you to come in here acting

like that in front of these fine people.

So you're the white woman that he left me for?

I beg your pardon?

- What? - What?

Oh, snap.

Come on, Angie, you need to come on in to the house.

You're in no condition to deal with slapping a whore.

Okay, Mama Sarah. That's okay.

I'd like to hear what she has to say.

Men like Dre always settle for women like you because they

can't handle a sister like me.

They always go running to y'all when they meet their match.

You're weak, you're spineless, and you lack assertiveness.

He will do the same thing to you, boo.

With all due respect, I think it's the attitude, not the

color of your skin that turns men away, darling.

So let's save that for

something that actually applies to.

And the funny thing is, is I actually knew about you before

Dre told me about you.

So that would be the

assertiveness you say that I lack.

The only way a woman would come with that much heat is if.

If she's.

Wow. There it is.

Hey, honey.

This is embarrassing.

Not only for you, but for your family.

Could you guys give us a minute?

Come on, Mama Sarah, let me take you inside.

Look, Jessica, I know it seems as if I've been blowing you

off, but I haven't.

Okay. I just wanted a little time to focus on my family and

making things right with Angela.

Okay, but what about our family?

Our family?

I knew it.

For real, Dre?

I'm pregnant, Dre.

What? How?

I used a condom.

Boy. Condoms do break.

No, no, no, this can't be happening.

So what am I supposed to do?

Well, you do have an option.

- Amaya. - Amaya.

I'm just saying.

Look, why don't you stay for dinner?

Mom. Hush, boy.

You have already done enough. This.

This poor girl has traveled all this way.

No, no.

This time I agree with Dre.

Uh, we can't be dealing with this mess today, honey.

We're choosing happy today, and this ain't it.

Old girl gonna have to be, you know, deal with this later.

Andre, you're gonna have to call her later.

Look, we'll talk soon, okay?

You might want to.

I don't deal with mess like this.

We got dinner.

Everybody come on inside.

You okay?

This is all your fault.

All right, let's get this bad boy up.

Oh, my my, my.

It still looks good.

Yeah. When was the last time we put this tree up?

I think about ten years ago when I went away to college,

and now Amaya will be going away to college soon.

Man.

Time flies.

Yeah, it sure does.

Hey, listen, I want to let you boys know I haven't always

shown my love in the proper ways.

But as you can see, I didn't always have the best example of

a father.

I appreciate that, dad.

Same.

And I want to apologize as well.

You know, for we could have given you more grace when you

were telling us about the

situation with you, Mom and Mildred.

Well, you know, Mildred is your mother, too, son.

I know, I know.

I have to get used to it.

Look, you boys are my legacy.

I'm proud of you.

And I know you're going to do great things.

- Love you, Dad. - Love you too.

All right, come on. Let's go get something to drink.

Actually, Dre, could I talk to you for a second?

Yeah. Look, I know we haven't always seen eye to eye,

especially when we were teenagers, but I was wondering

if maybe now that we're adults and stuff, we could kind of

start over, figure things out.

Man. You know how long I've waited to hear you say that?

I mean, you're my little brother.

I can't tell you how many times I've heard things about you or,

you know, or people slandering your name, but I've always had

your back.

I appreciate that, and I've always, you know, just wanted

to call you.

And I've tried a few times, but

I couldn't bring myself to do it.

I tried.

Well.

Never too late to start over.

Okay, let's let's wipe the plate clean.

Hi. I'm your big brother, Andrés.

Hi. I'm your little brother, Dakota.

Nice to meet you, little brother.

Nice to meet you, bro.

Well, sorry for the tight squeeze, everyone.

We weren't expecting more guests.

It's all right.

I truly just wanted to express my appreciation and love for

Dakota and everything he's

meant to me over the past few years.

How sweet.

He is so sweet.

And, Mildred, I mean mom.

I want to apologize for the way I spoke to you yesterday.

I know that wasn't okay.

Thank you for that.

I know it was a lot to take in what we told you kids

yesterday, but I think we're all going to be okay.

Who's going to say grace?

I will.

Oh, Lord.

I want to thank the Lord for blessing me, being a part of

this wonderful, colorful family.

Thank you to all the hands who helped make this food.

I'd like to thank my husband for being the strong,

supportive man he is and his

parents who raised him that way.

In all of this, in Jesus name I pray.

[All] Amen.

- Let's eat. - That's nice.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Yes, yes.

[Christmas music]

There's nothing like family.

Some you like, some you hate.

But family is family nonetheless.

Value every moment you have with them.

You can't get back time you've lost for the holidays.

Create moments of wellness, peace and good vibes.

Make sure whatever you do reflects and build wonderful

memories for years to come.

[Music continues]

[Music continues]

Now ain't that lovely?

A modern day family with a modern day tale.

The one thing that they knew is that love will prevail.

A little pinch of this and a little shake of that.

And all those flavors will soon come to match.

Mhm.

Now it's time to update you on our dynamic family.

Nolan, Bernice and Mildred.

Got that vacation they talked about.

They kept in contact with the children while exploring and

traveling the world.

Fun times.

Make sure you bring me back a baguette from Paris.

All right.

Now, Andreas and Angela, they were able to bring in a new

bundle of joy to their family.

They welcomed Carter Bernice

Nolan Mildred Samuel into their family.

But where there's joy, there is also a little strife.

Andreas and Angela had to deal with the notion that Jessica

was also bringing in a baby into this world.

The conversation didn't go over

too well with Andreas and Jessica.

However, as mature adults, they

were able to settle on a solution.

And now, not only do they have one bundle of joy, but now they

have two bundle of joy in this world.

Dakota and James made their relationship official after

patching up his relationship with his family.

Dakota is now a proud ambassador of the LGBT Center

in Oakland, California.

James followed suit and helped Dakota spread the word of

positive intent in same-sex relationships.

Dakota and James have landed a spot in the LGBT magazine of

the year as the most influential couple.

Mama Sarah, Mama Sarah.

If you didn't know, this lady would cause a

terror after busting it wide open and exposing all of her

family's secrets, she thought to herself to start a retreat

to help other families navigate how to deal with the ugly

truths of family secrets.

And on top of keeping track with her family, she's even got

herself in a little relationship.

And now Mama Sarah is more than happy than what she could ever

imagine in her life.

I still like sparklers on a cupcake.

Amaya. You got a guest.

Who the hell is that?

Oh.

Damn.

Right, now can you come in when you're supposed to boy?

[Cheering and laughter]

Coming, honey. Coming, honey.

Wow.

All right, Bernice I'm gonna let that one go.

[Laughter]

All right, here we go.

And, baby girl.

You were born between Mildred and I.

And the rest, as they say.

Is history.

[Laughter]

[Indistinct chatter]

Right.

So just start back from your line.

Okay. Okay.

Go ahead.

Amaya, you got a guest.

Who the hell is that?

Shit.

Oh, shit.

Okay.

So don't.

So don't close the door.

Oh, don't close it.

Right, right.

Don't don't close it.

Yeah. That's cool.

Yeah.

That's the thing.

You can do that.

I'll let you do that.

Okay.

Sorry.

- Sorry. - Why are you looking at me?

Thank you.

[Indistinct chatter]

Save it.

Save it.

This is embarrassing.

All right, so hold up.

Reset. Let's do it again.

Hey, honey.

This is embarrassing.

Not only for you, but for your family.

Can you guys give us a minute?

Yeah. Yeah.

Look, Jess, I know.

Pause. Y'all got.

They gotta leave.

Y'all gotta leave.

Yes. So.

Yeah. No.

These three leave.

These three leave.

Yes.

Alright.

[Indistinct singing]

I'm so excited.

I'm mad that y'all know this whole song.

From the 80s.

[Indistinct chatter]

I'm excited.

I'm so excited.

Yeah, I'm so excited.

All right, here we go.

From the top.

All right.

Here we go.

Camera is rolling and.

[R&B music]

[Music continues]