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Anyway, these two passengerswere the nicest

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most upstanding people everthat you could imagine.

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But there they were,like two little kids

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fighting over an armrest.

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[chuckles]So, what did you do?

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What could I dowith the Christmas

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travel season in full swing?

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I negotiated a truceover Tulsa

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and by the time we made itto St. Louis

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they had a date plannedfor New Year's Eve.

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Sydney, you're a legend.

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[chuckles]What can I say?

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I know how to deal with eventhe most troublesome travelers.

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Wow! What is the rush?

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'I never understandwhy people get so crazy'

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at this time of year.

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Uh, maybe 'cause not everyonejets off

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to some amazing cornerof the world every Christmas.

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I mean, what is itfor you this year

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jingle bells in Jamaica, or..

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No. It's fruitcake in Finland.

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- A bikini in Bali.- 'Ah!'

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[laughs]

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I know, all I have to dois just make

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a few tight connectionsafter this last flight

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and I will be on a white,sandy beach until New Year's.

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You're my hero, I think.

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[laughs]Why not?

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A book and a beach chairin the tropics

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suits me just fine.

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Oh, boy!

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Oh. I think we shouldcatch our flights.

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Taxi!

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[instrumental music]

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- Hi, Ted. I'm here for 3:25.- Great! Sydney.

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You have an unaccompanied minorinto Chicago.

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- Uh, she just cleared security.- Okay, great. Thanks.

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By the way, my spies in HRsaid your interview went great.

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[gasps]Fingers crossed.

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I know they're gonna makethe decision soon.

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A posting in Rome would open upa whole new continent to you.

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Let's just hopethat my dream job

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isn't just a dream, you know?

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I mean, everybody wants Rome.

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Yeah, but not everybody'slearning Italian

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and working as hard.

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I mean, if anyone deserves it,it's you.

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Kerry, if I don't see youbefore Bali, Merry Christmas.

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Same here, think of me

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when you're relaxingon some tropical beach

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and I'm working the red-eyeto Topeka.

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[both chuckling]

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- Aw.- See you soon.

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- You bet.- Okay.

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- Safe travels.- Thank you.

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Thanks, Ted.

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[instrumental music]

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[elevator beeps]

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(Lorenzo on cell phone)Buon Natale.

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Buon Natale.

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Buon Natale.

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Buon Natale.

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(Sydney)'Now, we're ready to goto Chicago'

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because the mostimportant passenger

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on the flight just arrived.

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This is Leah,she's flying home to dad

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after seeingher grandparents.

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Hi, Leah. My name is Sydney.It's nice to meet you.

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[whispers]She's a little nervous.

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Thanks, Ted.I've got it from here.

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You don't look that nervousto me.

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In fact, you look likesomeone who knows

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that her private flying carpetis ready to take her home.

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'Let's get you settled.'

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And your backpack.

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Thank you.

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So, how was your visitwith your grandparents?

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Well, yeah. I bet your grandmamade you all your favorite food.

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And your grandpa probablytold you lots of funny stories?

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[giggling]

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Well, mine won't bequite as good.

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But I can get you foodand tell you stories too

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if you'd like,just after all the rest

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of the passengerstake their seats.

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And, then, later, whenthe seatbelt sign goes off

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we can go up front and takea peek at the view. Yeah?

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Now, we may not have Santa'sreindeer power under the hood

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but how would you like to flyalmost as fast?

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Buckle up, okay?I'll be right back.

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Hello. How do you do?

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(Sydney)'So, Leah, what's yourfavorite part of Christmas?'

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(Leah)'I think decorating the tree.'

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(Sydney)'In that case,I have an idea.'

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I bet you we have the onlyChristmas tree at 35,000 feet.

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Unless Santa had oneon his sleigh.

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But I doubt there's roomwith all the presents.

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[chuckles]That's a good point.

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But I like the wayyou're thinkin'.

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Sydney, what does..

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..."U-M" mean?

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"U-M" meansUnaccompanied Minor.

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Or a kid that's brave enoughto fly all by herself.

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Dad wanted to come.

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But he had a deadlinefrom his editor at the paper.

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Oh.

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Wanna see the Christmas presentI made him?

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I do.

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I made it for him with grandma.

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I hope he likes it.

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Aw. He is gonna love that.

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It's beautiful.What a treasure.

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You must have had a great visitwith your grandparents.

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Yeah. I even got to trymy mom's old roller skates.

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Oh, wow.

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My mom's an angel now.

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Hey. You know what?

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My mom's an angel now, too.

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But she's alwayswatching over me

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just like your mom'salways watching over you.

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And speaking of angels

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you know whatour Christmas tree needs?

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- Hm..- Wings.

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Yeah. Some wings.

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- What do you think?- It's perfect.

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It is perfect.

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[airplane alert beeps]

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Alright, Leah, I have to dothe food service now.

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In the meantime, why don't youjust enjoy the view?

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[instrumental music]

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Hurry, Sydney! Hurry!

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Wow, you're even fasterthan I am. Excuse us.

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I didn't even thinkthat was possible.

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[Leah chuckles]

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- Daddy's not here.- No?

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Well, I'm sure it's justa delay. Hang on one second.

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Excuse me, I know you've gotyour hands full.

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I just have a UM here. She'ssupposed to be meeting her dad.

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Have you heard anything?

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Just got a text.Security's backed up.

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He'll be here soon. Hopefully.

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Security's backed up,so it'll just be

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a little bit longer, okay?

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No worries.

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You've got to catchanother flight, don't you?

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I do.I'm sorry, sweetheart.

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Just slide me her paperworkand park her in that chair.

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- I'll do the hand-off.- 'Okay. Thank you.'

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Oh, oh!

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- Let me help you.- Oh, come on.

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- You see him?- No.

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- 'Oh. Here we go.'- 'Um..'

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You know what?

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I'm feeling pretty exhausted

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from losing at hearts to youall day.

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So, um, I think I'm just gonnacatch my flight tomorrow.

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Are you sure?

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Yeah.

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I'm telling you,reindeer-powered or not

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there is no waythat Santa's sleigh

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doesn't have landing lights.

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It's gotta be an FAA rule.

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[chuckles]

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What do you say we goand get some hot chocolate

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while we're waitingon your dad?

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- Mm? Deal?- Deal.

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- Leah!- Daddy!

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He-hey..

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Hi, monkey.

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Mmm! Hey.

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- Daddy?- Mm-hm?

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- You are late.- I know. I'm sorry.

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My lucky pen'snot so lucky today.

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I forgot I had it in there,and it kept settin' off

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the metal detector.

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- Oops.- Daddy's a reporter.

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- Oh, is that right?- Uh..

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And this is my new friend,Sydney.

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'She sat with methe whole flight'

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and gave me a front-row seat.

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Wow! That was sure nice of her.

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(Leah)'And, we played foosballwith peanuts'

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and we built a Christmas tree

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out of coffee stirrersand sizzle sticks.

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We did. Swizzle sticks, we did.

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Yeah, it's perfect,I figured as much.

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[laughs]

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Um, I know this sounds crazy,but I do need

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to actually ask youfor a photo ID

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before the airlinecan officially release

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this little charmer.

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Thank you.

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"Jonathan Murphy."

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- It's official.- Alright.

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Thanks so muchfor taking care of Leah.

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I mean, the holidays can bekind of a tough time for us.

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So...you really put a smileon her face.

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Oh, sure. It was my pleasure.She was great.

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Leah, you havea Merry Christmas, okay?

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You all set, kiddo?

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Actually, daddy

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Sydney and I were justgoing to get hot cocoa.

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Can we still get some?

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Well, uh, actually,I have a lot of work to do.

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And we got the familycomin' over tonight, so..

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Yeah. And I have to geta hotel room, right?

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- Daddy, where's Bali?- Bali?

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Um, Asia, I think. Why?

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'Cause Sydney missed her flightto Bali for me.

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Bali? Really?Are you kidding?

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- I'm so sorry.- Oh, no. It's okay.

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You told me alwaysto say "Thank you"

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when people are nice.

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Don't we at least owe Sydneya cocoa thank you?

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[chuckles]

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Yeah, cocoa it is.

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No, you reallydon't have to do that.

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- Oh, trust me, I do.- He does.

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[chuckles]Okay.

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You're havin'..You're gettin' a cocoa.

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[chuckles]Apparently, I am. Okay.

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[instrumental music]

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- Yeah?- Okay. All checked in.

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This hotel always holds a fewopen rooms for flight crew

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which is lucky for usbecause the restaurant

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serves the besthot chocolate around.

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I'll say.

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Mm.

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Oh, boy!It might be very good.

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Slow down.

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Rocket fuel.

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(Sydney)'That's okay. She's good.'

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- Yeah, I can see her.- Okay.

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So, you're a reporter?

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Uh, I'm a columnist now,uh, these days

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but I used to bean investigative reporter.

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Um, then, I needed to workfrom home more

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so I started a columnin the paper instead.

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Oh, really? What's it called?

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It's called "Scouter Stories."

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Great excuse for me and Leahto get out

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and chase down adventuresall over the city. Pretty cool.

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But, right now,I have a new editor, and, um

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she wants to use the spacefor ad sales, so I'm like..

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If you see beads of sweaton my forehead

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it's because I've gotwriter's block and a deadline

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for a great Christmas storythis week.

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I totally get it.

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If I miss a deadline, 300 people

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might miss their vacations.

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Right. I'm sorry aboutthe whole Bali situation.

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Oh, no. It's fine.

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I'm sure I can fly out tomorrow

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with a few creative connections.

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Ah, Christmasin Bali, that's..

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- Yeah.- It's cool, but, um..

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Are you gonna missa regular Christmas?

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Oh, gosh. Not a chance.

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No. It's the best timeto travel.

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00:11:12,004 --> 00:11:14,715
Christmas day,the airports are a breeze.

263
00:11:14,757 --> 00:11:16,509
But caroling and..

264
00:11:16,592 --> 00:11:19,637
...snowball fightsand snow, I mean..

265
00:11:19,720 --> 00:11:21,430
Come on.

266
00:11:21,555 --> 00:11:24,517
I guess Christmasjust isn't really

267
00:11:24,558 --> 00:11:25,810
that big of a deal to me.

268
00:11:25,851 --> 00:11:28,729
And I like how no two daysare ever the same.

269
00:11:28,813 --> 00:11:31,190
I like two days the same,if they're good days.

270
00:11:31,273 --> 00:11:34,860
But don't you miss, like,adventure..

271
00:11:34,944 --> 00:11:36,153
Oh, I think I've gotenough adventure

272
00:11:36,237 --> 00:11:37,822
with this little monkey here.

273
00:11:37,905 --> 00:11:39,031
[chuckles]

274
00:11:39,115 --> 00:11:41,909
So, um,where do you call home?

275
00:11:41,909 --> 00:11:43,327
I live in California.

276
00:11:43,411 --> 00:11:46,038
But, uh, actually,I was born

277
00:11:46,122 --> 00:11:48,416
and lived here in Chicagountil I was six.

278
00:11:48,416 --> 00:11:51,502
- Local girl.- Yeah, I guess.

279
00:11:51,544 --> 00:11:53,421
- What part of the city?- North side, maybe.

280
00:11:53,546 --> 00:11:55,131
- Does that make sense?- Yeah.

281
00:11:55,172 --> 00:11:57,800
But, uh, do you knowwhat school you went to?

282
00:11:57,842 --> 00:11:59,760
Uh..

283
00:11:59,844 --> 00:12:02,138
Any other details?Streets?

284
00:12:02,179 --> 00:12:04,473
Uh, I'm not really sure.Details are kinda hazy.

285
00:12:04,515 --> 00:12:06,225
Do you remember any storesthat you went to?

286
00:12:06,308 --> 00:12:09,437
Sorry, I'm totally grilling you.That's, uh.. Sorry.

287
00:12:09,437 --> 00:12:12,356
Old reporter habits die hard.

288
00:12:12,440 --> 00:12:15,317
No, no, it's fine. I carry gumfor take-off and landing.

289
00:12:15,359 --> 00:12:17,111
- Even when I'm not flying.- Wait a minute.

290
00:12:17,153 --> 00:12:19,113
Um, can't your parentstell you where you lived?

291
00:12:19,155 --> 00:12:21,157
Uh, no. They passed.

292
00:12:21,282 --> 00:12:23,743
Oh, I'm sorry.

293
00:12:23,826 --> 00:12:27,371
That's okay. I grew up withmy grandparents in California.

294
00:12:27,413 --> 00:12:30,040
So, Chicago is pretty mucha blank slate.

295
00:12:30,124 --> 00:12:31,333
It's a great place.

296
00:12:31,459 --> 00:12:33,043
Yeah, I mean,I'd love to see it more.

297
00:12:33,127 --> 00:12:35,546
You know, if I, uh,was ever here for long enough.

298
00:12:35,629 --> 00:12:39,383
Actually, my parents met hereover Christmas time.

299
00:12:39,467 --> 00:12:42,386
- What? Really?- Yeah.

300
00:12:42,470 --> 00:12:43,345
Uh, how?

301
00:12:43,512 --> 00:12:46,015
I don't really knowthe details, actually.

302
00:12:46,140 --> 00:12:47,475
Not even a clue? I mean..

303
00:12:47,558 --> 00:12:50,978
Uh, can you..I'm just desperate for stories.

304
00:12:51,103 --> 00:12:52,605
[chuckles]Especially this week.

305
00:12:52,688 --> 00:12:55,065
But it sounds great.Did your grandparents ever..

306
00:12:55,149 --> 00:12:57,067
Uh, I'd love to help you.

307
00:12:57,109 --> 00:12:59,028
I, um,I know my grandparents said

308
00:12:59,153 --> 00:13:01,697
that they met hereduring college.

309
00:13:01,739 --> 00:13:04,325
And, um.. Oh!

310
00:13:04,450 --> 00:13:05,784
- Actually..- Mm-hm?

311
00:13:05,868 --> 00:13:09,455
Uh, this is from the Christmaswhen they met.

312
00:13:09,538 --> 00:13:12,333
'Uh, yeah, there's picturesof them in here from that time.'

313
00:13:12,333 --> 00:13:15,252
I've always been really curiousabout more of that story.

314
00:13:15,336 --> 00:13:16,796
- But, uh..- Yeah.

315
00:13:16,879 --> 00:13:18,047
I'm sorry, it's..

316
00:13:18,088 --> 00:13:20,174
That's probablytoo much information.

317
00:13:20,299 --> 00:13:21,967
No, no, no.Not enough information.

318
00:13:22,051 --> 00:13:25,221
Um, do you mind?Can I see the photos?

319
00:13:25,346 --> 00:13:27,681
Oh. Uh, no,I'll show them to you.

320
00:13:27,765 --> 00:13:29,975
Hey, don't break iton my account.

321
00:13:30,059 --> 00:13:31,852
There we go.

322
00:13:31,977 --> 00:13:34,188
Uh, that's mom and dad.

323
00:13:34,230 --> 00:13:36,065
Wow! Cool photos.

324
00:13:36,190 --> 00:13:38,692
[cell phone beeps]Oh, sorry.

325
00:13:38,776 --> 00:13:41,862
Uh, the ghostof deadlines future.

326
00:13:41,946 --> 00:13:44,365
I should probably grab Leahand get out of here.

327
00:13:44,490 --> 00:13:46,033
- Yup.- Hey, buddy, you ready?

328
00:13:46,158 --> 00:13:48,369
(Sydney)Hey, little one.

329
00:13:48,410 --> 00:13:51,247
Leah, I feel like I'm alwayssaying goodbye to you.

330
00:13:51,372 --> 00:13:55,209
Then, let's say it inanother language this time.

331
00:13:55,209 --> 00:13:56,710
That's a great idea.

332
00:13:56,794 --> 00:14:00,339
-Arrivederci.█- Ooh, what's that?

333
00:14:00,381 --> 00:14:02,508
I put in for a job postingin Rome

334
00:14:02,591 --> 00:14:04,552
so I've been brushing upon my Italian.

335
00:14:04,593 --> 00:14:07,846
- Fingers crossed.-Arrivederci,Sydney.

336
00:14:07,888 --> 00:14:10,057
[chuckling]Very good.

337
00:14:10,140 --> 00:14:11,684
Well done.

338
00:14:11,767 --> 00:14:14,061
-Et Buon Natale.█- What's that?

339
00:14:14,186 --> 00:14:15,521
It means, "Merry Christmas."

340
00:14:15,604 --> 00:14:17,231
You have funwith your cousins, okay?

341
00:14:17,231 --> 00:14:19,233
I will. Bye, Sydney.

342
00:14:19,275 --> 00:14:21,735
Bye, sweet girl. And good luckwith your deadline.

343
00:14:21,819 --> 00:14:24,154
Thanks.Enjoy your tropical Christmas.

344
00:14:24,238 --> 00:14:25,781
Will do.

345
00:14:33,163 --> 00:14:34,248
Mm.

346
00:14:34,331 --> 00:14:36,208
What if I connected itthrough Oakland

347
00:14:36,292 --> 00:14:38,586
and then I hoppedto the Bali flight from SFO?

348
00:14:38,711 --> 00:14:41,255
(Anya on phone)'Sorry, Sydney, but betweenthe weather and the holidays'

349
00:14:41,338 --> 00:14:43,465
'right now,it's all completely full.'

350
00:14:43,591 --> 00:14:44,633
'Look, let me check around'

351
00:14:44,675 --> 00:14:46,260
'and try to worksome magic, okay?'

352
00:14:46,260 --> 00:14:49,263
- 'I'll call you back.'- Okay, thanks for trying, Anya.

353
00:14:49,388 --> 00:14:51,599
I owe you big time.

354
00:14:55,352 --> 00:14:57,938
[instrumental music]

355
00:15:00,608 --> 00:15:01,859
Oh.

356
00:15:04,403 --> 00:15:06,572
[cell phone keys clacking]

357
00:15:07,948 --> 00:15:09,283
Hey, Anya. It's Sydney again.

358
00:15:09,283 --> 00:15:11,452
'Can I borrow your computerskills one more time?'

359
00:15:11,577 --> 00:15:14,705
Now, I need to track downa passenger.

360
00:15:14,788 --> 00:15:16,123
It's important.

361
00:15:16,248 --> 00:15:19,460
[instrumental music]

362
00:15:28,385 --> 00:15:32,431
Wow! These peopleare not kidding around.

363
00:15:42,316 --> 00:15:44,401
[knocking on door]

364
00:15:44,485 --> 00:15:46,862
(Jonathan)Hang on a sec.There's someone at the door.

365
00:15:46,987 --> 00:15:48,322
- Hi.- Hi.

366
00:15:48,447 --> 00:15:50,574
S-Sydney,what are you doing here?

367
00:15:50,658 --> 00:15:52,242
I'm so sorry, I tried calling

368
00:15:52,326 --> 00:15:53,744
but your phone kept goingto voicemail.

369
00:15:53,786 --> 00:15:55,537
[whispers]Uh, yeah,my editor keeps calling.

370
00:15:55,579 --> 00:15:58,415
Oh, I'll be quick.I just have something of Leah's.

371
00:15:58,499 --> 00:16:00,751
Oh. I'll call you right back.

372
00:16:00,834 --> 00:16:02,461
- Sorry.- No.

373
00:16:02,503 --> 00:16:06,256
- Hi.- Ooh, Sydney. What's that?

374
00:16:06,340 --> 00:16:09,218
Something special thatI thought you might be missing.

375
00:16:09,343 --> 00:16:11,220
- Sydney, you found it!- Yeah.

376
00:16:11,345 --> 00:16:13,013
[whispering]Is that my gift for daddy?

377
00:16:13,013 --> 00:16:14,390
Yeah, I think somehow it got

378
00:16:14,431 --> 00:16:16,266
into my thingswhen your bag spilled.

379
00:16:16,350 --> 00:16:17,851
You wrapped it up so pretty.

380
00:16:17,851 --> 00:16:20,562
Actually, the conciergeat my hotel wrapped it up

381
00:16:20,688 --> 00:16:23,774
so pretty, because gift-wrappingis not my specialty.

382
00:16:23,857 --> 00:16:26,568
Oh, my gosh. Thanks for runningit all the way down here.

383
00:16:26,694 --> 00:16:30,447
For goodness sakes, Jonathan,invite the poor girl in.

384
00:16:30,531 --> 00:16:32,449
Oh, uh, right, yeah.He's totally right.

385
00:16:32,533 --> 00:16:34,201
You should come in.We're just trimming the tree.

386
00:16:34,243 --> 00:16:36,203
No, thank you so much.I have a cab waiting.

387
00:16:36,203 --> 00:16:38,664
Uh, not anymore.

388
00:16:40,708 --> 00:16:41,709
Oh.

389
00:16:41,792 --> 00:16:44,586
Look, come in.Have an eggnog.

390
00:16:44,712 --> 00:16:46,714
I'll call you another cab.

391
00:16:46,797 --> 00:16:49,174
- Oh..- Come on in, Sydney.

392
00:16:49,258 --> 00:16:50,676
Let's have some fun.

393
00:16:52,469 --> 00:16:54,221
[sighs]Why not?

394
00:16:54,304 --> 00:16:56,473
[chuckling]

395
00:17:02,730 --> 00:17:04,898
(Sydney)'Ooh. What's going on here?'

396
00:17:05,023 --> 00:17:08,068
Getting ready for Christmas,of course.

397
00:17:08,152 --> 00:17:11,029
Yeah, my family'slike a human advent calendar.

398
00:17:11,113 --> 00:17:13,574
We throw an event every dayleading up to Christmas.

399
00:17:13,699 --> 00:17:16,326
Today is tree-decorating dayat my house.

400
00:17:16,410 --> 00:17:17,619
Oh, gosh, look.

401
00:17:17,745 --> 00:17:19,455
- I don't wanna intrude.- No, no, no.

402
00:17:19,580 --> 00:17:21,081
You're not intruding,you're saving the day, actually.

403
00:17:21,123 --> 00:17:23,625
Leah's been upset ever sinceshe unpacked. Now I know why.

404
00:17:23,667 --> 00:17:25,377
Well, between you and me,she worked

405
00:17:25,461 --> 00:17:26,920
really hard on her presentfor you.

406
00:17:26,962 --> 00:17:29,339
Oh, we don't do Christmashalfway in this family.

407
00:17:29,423 --> 00:17:32,092
I noticed.

408
00:17:32,176 --> 00:17:34,428
Uh, so any wordon the Borneo flight?

409
00:17:34,553 --> 00:17:36,305
- Uh, Bali.- Bali.

410
00:17:36,430 --> 00:17:37,556
I'm just waitingon a jump seat.

411
00:17:37,639 --> 00:17:38,932
I'm expectinga call any minute.

412
00:17:39,016 --> 00:17:40,434
[cell phone vibrates]Oh, I gotta take this.

413
00:17:40,434 --> 00:17:41,852
Actually, this is my editor.

414
00:17:41,935 --> 00:17:44,438
Uh, meanwhile, Leah willgive you a tour of the house.

415
00:17:44,438 --> 00:17:46,565
- Hey..- Merry Christmas.

416
00:17:46,648 --> 00:17:48,358
- Oh!- Ho-ho-ho!

417
00:17:48,400 --> 00:17:50,110
Welcome.

418
00:17:50,152 --> 00:17:52,029
[all laugh]

419
00:17:52,070 --> 00:17:55,199
- That was Uncle Arthur.- Okay.

420
00:17:55,282 --> 00:17:57,868
And that's daddy's sister

421
00:17:57,951 --> 00:17:59,953
Robin over there.

422
00:18:00,037 --> 00:18:02,039
Great Aunt Lindawill be here soon.

423
00:18:02,122 --> 00:18:04,625
Oh, there are my two cousins.

424
00:18:04,750 --> 00:18:06,627
And here's Grandma Fiona.

425
00:18:06,627 --> 00:18:09,379
- And Grandpa Tom.- Oh.

426
00:18:09,421 --> 00:18:11,507
You must be that lovely angel

427
00:18:11,632 --> 00:18:13,300
that Leah'sbeen telling us about.

428
00:18:13,425 --> 00:18:14,676
She hasn't stopped talking

429
00:18:14,802 --> 00:18:18,472
about that nice flight attendantshe met on the plane.

430
00:18:18,597 --> 00:18:21,558
So, uh, Sydney,are you married?

431
00:18:21,642 --> 00:18:24,144
Of course she's not married.Do you see a ring?

432
00:18:24,269 --> 00:18:26,188
Not all married ladieswear rings.

433
00:18:26,313 --> 00:18:27,481
And how do you know that?

434
00:18:27,564 --> 00:18:29,316
And not all married ladiesare suspicious

435
00:18:29,441 --> 00:18:31,318
every time their husbandopens their mouth.

436
00:18:31,401 --> 00:18:33,070
My parents made a promisenever to go to bed angry

437
00:18:33,153 --> 00:18:36,073
so they've usually been awakefor three days straight.

438
00:18:36,156 --> 00:18:37,699
[Sydney laughs]

439
00:18:38,659 --> 00:18:40,661
- Yeah. Mm-hm.- I see.

440
00:18:40,702 --> 00:18:44,623
Sydney, we could use more handshere to string popcorn.

441
00:18:44,706 --> 00:18:47,584
This one eatsmore than he threads.

442
00:18:47,626 --> 00:18:49,419
Sorry, I know.My family can be a bit much.

443
00:18:49,503 --> 00:18:51,171
[chuckles]They're fine.

444
00:18:53,006 --> 00:18:56,218
Aah. Merry Christmas!

445
00:18:56,343 --> 00:18:58,303
Oh, I missed you all!

446
00:18:58,387 --> 00:19:01,348
Hey, Aunt Linda.You actually don't know her yet.

447
00:19:01,431 --> 00:19:03,684
Hi. I'm Sydney.

448
00:19:03,767 --> 00:19:05,519
- Linda.- Nice to meet you.

449
00:19:05,644 --> 00:19:07,604
(Linda)Hi, everybody!

450
00:19:07,688 --> 00:19:10,691
Hello! So nice to see you guys.

451
00:19:11,817 --> 00:19:14,194
Um, uh.. I'm gonna call youthat cab right now.

452
00:19:14,236 --> 00:19:15,696
- Okay.- Yeah.

453
00:19:15,821 --> 00:19:19,032
[instrumental music]

454
00:19:23,078 --> 00:19:25,289
Okay, get it up..

455
00:19:26,164 --> 00:19:27,207
Perfect!

456
00:19:27,249 --> 00:19:29,001
Ta-da!

457
00:19:30,169 --> 00:19:32,462
Oh, except I think

458
00:19:32,504 --> 00:19:34,590
I strung the lightswith the plug on top.

459
00:19:34,715 --> 00:19:35,716
You don't happen to have

460
00:19:35,841 --> 00:19:39,094
an outlet in the ceiling or..

461
00:19:39,136 --> 00:19:42,472
- No. Don't.- I'm not very good at this.

462
00:19:42,514 --> 00:19:45,684
I don't really dotraditional Christmas.

463
00:19:45,726 --> 00:19:47,561
- No?- 'No. Not my thing.'

464
00:19:47,644 --> 00:19:49,563
That was kinda obvious.Um..

465
00:19:49,646 --> 00:19:52,399
I think we're just gonnablame it on the jetlag, uh..

466
00:19:52,524 --> 00:19:53,567
Yes.

467
00:19:53,567 --> 00:19:55,402
Oh, uh, I think that's your cab.

468
00:19:55,444 --> 00:19:56,778
And I'm gonna go in it

469
00:19:56,820 --> 00:19:59,323
before I doany more damage here.

470
00:19:59,406 --> 00:20:01,408
So, thank you guys so much.

471
00:20:01,450 --> 00:20:02,743
It was nice meeting you.

472
00:20:02,784 --> 00:20:03,869
[cell phone rings]

473
00:20:03,911 --> 00:20:06,496
Ah-ha!There's the airline calling now.

474
00:20:06,580 --> 00:20:09,499
Hi, Anya. What's the word?

475
00:20:09,541 --> 00:20:11,585
Mm-hm.

476
00:20:11,668 --> 00:20:13,837
Oh, okay.

477
00:20:13,921 --> 00:20:16,673
Yeah. Well, just let me know,um, if anything changes.

478
00:20:16,757 --> 00:20:19,134
- Thank you.- Uh, success?

479
00:20:19,259 --> 00:20:20,594
No. No luck yet.

480
00:20:20,719 --> 00:20:23,305
Seems that, uh,every jump seat to Bali

481
00:20:23,430 --> 00:20:24,598
is booked until Christmas.

482
00:20:24,598 --> 00:20:26,224
Jonathan, we can't have her

483
00:20:26,266 --> 00:20:28,227
stranded over Christmas.

484
00:20:28,268 --> 00:20:30,020
Oh, no, really.I'm totally fine.

485
00:20:30,062 --> 00:20:31,855
I have tons that I can dowhile I'm here.

486
00:20:31,939 --> 00:20:33,815
I've got my Italian tapes

487
00:20:33,857 --> 00:20:36,109
and, uh, trust me,I could use the practice.

488
00:20:36,193 --> 00:20:39,488
But, um, a seat will becomeavailable anytime.

489
00:20:39,529 --> 00:20:40,656
- Yeah?- Yes.

490
00:20:40,697 --> 00:20:42,115
No, really.

491
00:20:42,199 --> 00:20:43,742
Okay, uh..

492
00:20:43,825 --> 00:20:45,702
I-I think maybe we could helpeach other out.

493
00:20:45,744 --> 00:20:47,287
- How's that?- I need a story.

494
00:20:47,412 --> 00:20:48,622
And you've got a story.

495
00:20:48,705 --> 00:20:50,582
You know, how your parents meton Christmas.

496
00:20:50,666 --> 00:20:53,126
Yeah, but I mean,I barely even know that story.

497
00:20:53,168 --> 00:20:54,711
No, I know. That's what'sso interesting about it.

498
00:20:54,753 --> 00:20:56,046
And you said thatyou wanted to see more

499
00:20:56,088 --> 00:20:57,631
of Chicagowhen you had the time.

500
00:20:57,714 --> 00:20:59,299
- 'Yeah, but--'- 'Well, now you've got time.'

501
00:20:59,424 --> 00:21:00,634
Look, hometown girl tracks down

502
00:21:00,759 --> 00:21:02,469
her parents' holiday romance.

503
00:21:02,594 --> 00:21:04,388
That is perfectfor my Christmas column.

504
00:21:04,429 --> 00:21:05,931
- Are you serious?- Absolutely!

505
00:21:06,014 --> 00:21:08,767
Yeah. Romantic story set againstthe backdrop of Christmas.

506
00:21:08,850 --> 00:21:11,561
Plus, you said, you, uh,wanted a little adventure.

507
00:21:11,603 --> 00:21:14,064
Of course.But I mean, I wasn't..

508
00:21:14,106 --> 00:21:16,233
- I didn't mean like--- Okay.

509
00:21:16,316 --> 00:21:19,152
Full disclosure, I've alreadypitched the idea to my editor

510
00:21:19,194 --> 00:21:22,280
who's turned down all my otherideas, and she loves this one.

511
00:21:22,322 --> 00:21:24,491
- You did what?- Y-yeah.

512
00:21:24,616 --> 00:21:26,451
Sorry about that.But it was a..

513
00:21:26,493 --> 00:21:27,911
Maybe we couldhave a win-win, okay?

514
00:21:27,953 --> 00:21:29,538
I could help youfind your story

515
00:21:29,579 --> 00:21:32,541
and you could help me, uh,you know, keep my job.

516
00:21:32,666 --> 00:21:35,335
[both laugh]

517
00:21:35,377 --> 00:21:37,296
- Okay.- Perfect.

518
00:21:37,379 --> 00:21:38,505
- Ah-ha!- Deal.

519
00:21:38,547 --> 00:21:39,756
(Tom)Come on, Johnny.

520
00:21:39,840 --> 00:21:41,466
We'll start tomorrow,I'll go down to the archives

521
00:21:41,550 --> 00:21:42,759
at the paperand see if they can find

522
00:21:42,843 --> 00:21:44,011
any information on your folks.

523
00:21:44,136 --> 00:21:46,638
We'll have to scan thosephotos in your locket

524
00:21:46,680 --> 00:21:47,931
'cause thoseare our first lead.

525
00:21:48,015 --> 00:21:49,307
- Sydney..- Oh..

526
00:21:49,391 --> 00:21:51,101
Don't forget these.

527
00:21:52,644 --> 00:21:54,271
Can't forget those.

528
00:21:54,354 --> 00:21:55,314
[chuckles]

529
00:21:55,397 --> 00:21:56,982
Adorable!

530
00:22:02,237 --> 00:22:03,530
(Leah)See ya!

531
00:22:03,530 --> 00:22:05,032
[car door closes]

532
00:22:06,533 --> 00:22:09,077
Oh, what did I just agree to.

533
00:22:15,208 --> 00:22:18,295
[instrumental music]

534
00:22:36,897 --> 00:22:40,901
Wow! The whole team is here,bright and early!

535
00:22:41,026 --> 00:22:42,944
- You still game?- Oh, yeah.

536
00:22:42,986 --> 00:22:44,696
I mean,it's either this or practicing

537
00:22:44,780 --> 00:22:46,490
my Italian with Lorenzo.

538
00:22:46,531 --> 00:22:47,866
Lorenzo?

539
00:22:47,908 --> 00:22:50,077
Oh, I downloadedan Italian tutor.

540
00:22:50,118 --> 00:22:53,330
And, uh, turns out, he's prettytough on conjugating verbs.

541
00:22:53,413 --> 00:22:55,123
Oh, I see. Um..

542
00:22:55,248 --> 00:22:57,667
Before we get started,Leah has something for you.

543
00:22:57,709 --> 00:22:59,920
Since we're gonna beyour tour guides

544
00:23:00,045 --> 00:23:01,797
while you're here..

545
00:23:01,922 --> 00:23:05,759
- "U-G."- Unaccompanied Grown-up.

546
00:23:05,884 --> 00:23:08,595
[laughs]

547
00:23:08,678 --> 00:23:10,305
That's amazing!

548
00:23:10,430 --> 00:23:12,766
Nice work. Thank you.

549
00:23:12,808 --> 00:23:14,726
And I took the libertyof printing this up.

550
00:23:14,810 --> 00:23:16,144
So, if we can just find

551
00:23:16,186 --> 00:23:18,897
where in Chicagothese photos were taken

552
00:23:18,980 --> 00:23:21,775
I think we could probably figureout where their paths crossed.

553
00:23:21,817 --> 00:23:23,944
And I have a pretty good ideawhere to start.

554
00:23:24,069 --> 00:23:25,612
- So, we're actually doing this?- Yeah.

555
00:23:25,654 --> 00:23:27,948
Well, I promised my editora Christmas column

556
00:23:27,948 --> 00:23:29,449
and a deal's a deal.

557
00:23:29,449 --> 00:23:31,368
It's only my job on the line.

558
00:23:31,410 --> 00:23:33,245
Yeah.

559
00:23:33,328 --> 00:23:35,872
Okay.Oh, but first things first.

560
00:23:35,956 --> 00:23:37,499
- Ready?- Yes.

561
00:23:37,541 --> 00:23:40,502
- I'll take that.- Leah, I love my sign.

562
00:23:40,627 --> 00:23:42,963
I won't get lostwherever we go.

563
00:23:47,008 --> 00:23:48,969
(Leah)Sydney, come on.

564
00:23:55,142 --> 00:23:57,519
Hey, look, hon.Fruitcakes, right there.

565
00:23:57,644 --> 00:24:00,814
We're gonna take a coupleof these fruitcakes, okay?

566
00:24:00,856 --> 00:24:03,150
What exactly does thishave to do with our mission?

567
00:24:03,275 --> 00:24:04,943
(Jonathan)'Nothing, my, uh'

568
00:24:04,985 --> 00:24:06,069
family's havinga dinner tonight

569
00:24:06,153 --> 00:24:07,737
at my sister Robin's house

570
00:24:07,821 --> 00:24:11,616
and I know enoughnot to show up empty-handed.

571
00:24:11,658 --> 00:24:14,286
Look, daddy, cuckoo clocks.

572
00:24:15,912 --> 00:24:18,498
Leah seems to know her wayaround here pretty well.

573
00:24:18,582 --> 00:24:21,293
Yeah. She's got her mom'senergy and kindness.

574
00:24:21,334 --> 00:24:24,004
If I can keep up. Here, willyou hold these for me, please?

575
00:24:24,004 --> 00:24:25,922
- Oh, sure.- Thanks.

576
00:24:26,006 --> 00:24:28,675
Oh, hey, can I get three poundsof bratwurst, please?

577
00:24:28,675 --> 00:24:30,635
Ew. Bratwurst, huh?

578
00:24:30,677 --> 00:24:33,221
- Christmas tradition.- Ooh.

579
00:24:33,263 --> 00:24:35,182
To each his own.

580
00:24:35,307 --> 00:24:37,309
You ever feel likeyou're missin' out

581
00:24:37,350 --> 00:24:39,019
by travelin'over the holidays?

582
00:24:39,102 --> 00:24:41,021
Oh, my gosh.Are you kidding me?

583
00:24:41,062 --> 00:24:43,815
I've been to Christmas massin Salzburg Cathedral

584
00:24:43,857 --> 00:24:45,859
and I've seen real reindeerin Russia.

585
00:24:45,942 --> 00:24:47,819
I mean, why would you ever wannastay in one place

586
00:24:47,861 --> 00:24:49,029
when you can travel the globe?

587
00:24:49,029 --> 00:24:50,280
To celebrate Christmas.

588
00:24:50,363 --> 00:24:51,198
But I do celebrate.

589
00:24:51,364 --> 00:24:53,950
I just celebrateall over the world.

590
00:24:54,034 --> 00:24:56,536
I mean, at the end of the dayon the slopes, I come home

591
00:24:56,661 --> 00:24:58,330
I've perfectedthe hotel room Christmas.

592
00:24:58,413 --> 00:24:59,915
You can make a Christmas treeout of hangers.

593
00:24:59,956 --> 00:25:01,541
You put the little tinypillow mints underneath.

594
00:25:01,583 --> 00:25:03,919
And then, you hang a big old"Do Not Disturb" sign on top.

595
00:25:03,960 --> 00:25:06,046
- It's great.- Why am I not surprised?

596
00:25:06,046 --> 00:25:07,547
So, no hanging stockings?

597
00:25:07,672 --> 00:25:09,216
Out to dryon a balcony in Venice.

598
00:25:09,299 --> 00:25:11,676
Or feeding reindeerat a local Santa's village?

599
00:25:11,760 --> 00:25:12,886
That I've never done.

600
00:25:12,969 --> 00:25:14,679
But I've run with the bullsin Spain.

601
00:25:14,721 --> 00:25:16,890
Okay, message received.

602
00:25:16,890 --> 00:25:19,601
Hey, Stan, can I get a coupleof these wreaths here?

603
00:25:19,726 --> 00:25:21,895
And, uh, here.

604
00:25:22,020 --> 00:25:23,730
'I also got a questionfor you.'

605
00:25:23,855 --> 00:25:25,148
You're an arborist, right?

606
00:25:25,232 --> 00:25:27,317
Can you tell mewhat kind of trees those are

607
00:25:27,400 --> 00:25:28,944
in the background?

608
00:25:30,487 --> 00:25:33,031
I'd say those curved branchesare Fraser firs.

609
00:25:33,114 --> 00:25:35,242
Do you know anywhere around herethat I could get those?

610
00:25:35,367 --> 00:25:38,036
Christmas tree, lots,but these are rare.

611
00:25:38,119 --> 00:25:40,914
I remember one placethat sold them.

612
00:25:42,040 --> 00:25:43,708
Sorry, it's been years.

613
00:25:43,792 --> 00:25:45,335
No problem. Thanks.

614
00:25:45,418 --> 00:25:48,505
Okay, not a slam dunk,but we have our first lead.

615
00:25:48,588 --> 00:25:49,923
- Fraser firs.- Right.

616
00:25:50,006 --> 00:25:52,968
That narrows it downto a larger part of the world.

617
00:25:53,093 --> 00:25:55,178
Are you sure that you'rean investigative reporter?

618
00:25:55,220 --> 00:25:57,430
Oh, so I'm a little rusty. What?

619
00:25:57,514 --> 00:26:00,934
[cell phone beeps]Oh, being side-tracked here.

620
00:26:00,976 --> 00:26:03,436
Okay, what's your favoriteChristmas dessert?

621
00:26:03,520 --> 00:26:04,854
Mine? Why?

622
00:26:04,938 --> 00:26:06,398
Aunt Linda wants to know.

623
00:26:06,481 --> 00:26:08,942
So, you don't have dinner plansfor tonight.

624
00:26:08,942 --> 00:26:11,111
Uh, Lorenzo does not count.

625
00:26:11,152 --> 00:26:14,781
No. But I'm not gonna intrudeon your family again.

626
00:26:14,864 --> 00:26:16,741
I don't wanna go afoulof Aunt Linda.

627
00:26:16,825 --> 00:26:18,785
But if you do,that's-that's on you.

628
00:26:18,827 --> 00:26:22,789
Oh, well, then we shouldlet the sleepy reindeer lie.

629
00:26:22,914 --> 00:26:23,873
That's a smart choice.

630
00:26:23,957 --> 00:26:24,916
Besides, my family really likes

631
00:26:24,958 --> 00:26:25,959
a good Christmas mystery.

632
00:26:25,959 --> 00:26:27,419
They can probably help us out.

633
00:26:35,343 --> 00:26:36,886
(Sydney)You got the wreaths there?

634
00:26:36,970 --> 00:26:39,889
- Yeah.- Yeah? Alright.

635
00:26:39,931 --> 00:26:42,809
- I apologize in advance.- For what?

636
00:26:42,892 --> 00:26:45,312
For whatever's about to happen.

637
00:26:45,437 --> 00:26:46,438
Okay.

638
00:26:47,981 --> 00:26:49,566
[knocking on door]

639
00:26:54,154 --> 00:26:56,031
Ooh! Welcome!

640
00:26:56,156 --> 00:26:58,158
- Grandma.- 'Oh, honey!'

641
00:26:58,158 --> 00:27:02,287
[gasps]Oh, and Sydney.So glad you could join us.

642
00:27:02,329 --> 00:27:05,206
- C-come in, come in.- Thank you.

643
00:27:06,041 --> 00:27:08,835
Oh, Johnny.

644
00:27:08,835 --> 00:27:10,295
They're here!

645
00:27:12,213 --> 00:27:14,382
Hey, Leah, see these candles.Ooh.

646
00:27:14,424 --> 00:27:17,302
Johnny, let, uh, Sydneyhave the good chair.

647
00:27:17,385 --> 00:27:19,095
- Okay, okay. Alright.- Alright?

648
00:27:19,137 --> 00:27:22,015
Then I'll scoot over here, and..Here you go.

649
00:27:22,140 --> 00:27:24,976
And, Sydney, sit on my left,'cause that's my handsome side.

650
00:27:25,060 --> 00:27:27,103
[chuckles]

651
00:27:27,145 --> 00:27:29,022
You like my, uh,you like my tie?

652
00:27:29,147 --> 00:27:32,734
He's had that same festive tiefor the past 21 Christmases.

653
00:27:32,859 --> 00:27:34,861
- Tradition.- 'Oh, tradition.'

654
00:27:34,944 --> 00:27:36,488
I don't know if you've noticed,but my dad's

655
00:27:36,529 --> 00:27:38,239
a bit of a character.

656
00:27:38,365 --> 00:27:41,159
- I think he's charming.- Okay.

657
00:27:41,242 --> 00:27:45,163
I would like to welcomeour surprise guest, Sydney

658
00:27:45,205 --> 00:27:47,082
who has takena Christmas stopover

659
00:27:47,207 --> 00:27:48,416
'from her worldwide travels'

660
00:27:48,458 --> 00:27:51,711
to share this happy holidaywith us.

661
00:27:51,836 --> 00:27:53,046
- Welcome.- Welcome.

662
00:27:53,046 --> 00:27:54,881
Wow. Thank you.

663
00:27:54,881 --> 00:27:56,466
(Arthur)Welcome.

664
00:27:56,508 --> 00:27:59,427
Actually,it's a Christmas tradition

665
00:27:59,469 --> 00:28:03,723
that the guest of honorgives the holiday toast.

666
00:28:03,723 --> 00:28:05,892
- 'Tradition.'- 'Yeah.'

667
00:28:05,975 --> 00:28:08,770
- Oh, you want me to do it?- No. Yeah.

668
00:28:08,812 --> 00:28:10,563
- Yeah.- No, that's not a thing, is it?

669
00:28:10,647 --> 00:28:12,232
(Jonathan)'No, you'll be fine.Ah, it's fine.'

670
00:28:12,232 --> 00:28:13,566
(Leah)Sure, you are.

671
00:28:13,608 --> 00:28:14,651
You gave the speech

672
00:28:14,734 --> 00:28:16,111
on the airplane, remember?

673
00:28:16,236 --> 00:28:18,738
[all laughing]

674
00:28:20,699 --> 00:28:22,033
I'm gonna get you for this.

675
00:28:22,117 --> 00:28:23,368
Um, okay.

676
00:28:23,410 --> 00:28:26,621
[clears throat]Here we go.

677
00:28:26,746 --> 00:28:28,456
Good evening, I'm Sydney

678
00:28:28,498 --> 00:28:33,002
and on behalf of the entirecooking crew, welcome.

679
00:28:33,086 --> 00:28:35,964
Tonight, we'll be diningat an altitude of..

680
00:28:36,005 --> 00:28:39,259
Uh, what is Chicago's..600 feet? 600?

681
00:28:39,300 --> 00:28:41,845
Tonight, we'll be dining atan altitude of 600 feet.

682
00:28:41,886 --> 00:28:44,097
So, please be sure to turn off

683
00:28:44,180 --> 00:28:46,099
all portable electronic devices

684
00:28:46,224 --> 00:28:50,103
and safely stow it beneaththe table until after dinner.

685
00:28:50,103 --> 00:28:51,187
[all laughing]

686
00:28:51,271 --> 00:28:52,772
Thank you.

687
00:28:52,772 --> 00:28:54,941
And, um, may we give thanks

688
00:28:54,983 --> 00:28:57,152
for this amazing dinner.

689
00:28:57,193 --> 00:28:59,362
And thank you,and all of you, really

690
00:28:59,404 --> 00:29:01,489
for inviting meto be a part tonight.

691
00:29:01,614 --> 00:29:03,074
So, cheers!

692
00:29:03,116 --> 00:29:04,117
- Great. Cheers!- Cheers!

693
00:29:04,117 --> 00:29:05,410
- Okay!- Well done!

694
00:29:05,493 --> 00:29:07,162
(Tom)Good job.

695
00:29:07,287 --> 00:29:09,456
(Jonathan)Cheers! Well done.

696
00:29:09,539 --> 00:29:11,332
- Johnny?- 'Johnny loves to carve.'

697
00:29:11,458 --> 00:29:14,085
What? Johnny.. What? Ugh!

698
00:29:14,169 --> 00:29:16,296
You guys haven't called meJohnny for years.

699
00:29:16,337 --> 00:29:17,964
And all of a sudden..

700
00:29:17,964 --> 00:29:21,259
[indistinct chatter]

701
00:29:24,304 --> 00:29:26,514
- Come on, guys.- You can go now. Have fun.

702
00:29:26,556 --> 00:29:28,641
- Slowly, slowly.- Hey, you go, girls. Carrots.

703
00:29:28,683 --> 00:29:30,894
[indistinct chatter]

704
00:29:30,977 --> 00:29:33,313
I don't know, if they haven't.It's a theme, I guess.

705
00:29:33,354 --> 00:29:36,900
Anyway, after he wrotehis first short story

706
00:29:36,941 --> 00:29:39,694
in marker on our white couch..

707
00:29:39,819 --> 00:29:40,987
- Yeah.- 'Yes.'

708
00:29:41,070 --> 00:29:43,156
- Mm.- 'Yes.'

709
00:29:43,239 --> 00:29:45,158
...I knew Johnnywould be a writer.

710
00:29:45,158 --> 00:29:46,201
- 'Aww.'- 'Hmm.'

711
00:29:46,242 --> 00:29:47,577
[chuckling]

712
00:29:47,660 --> 00:29:50,413
Well, you guys are such a crazyfamily I had no choice.

713
00:29:50,455 --> 00:29:51,998
You gave me great materialevery day.

714
00:29:52,081 --> 00:29:53,249
(Tom)'You're welcome.'

715
00:29:53,291 --> 00:29:55,668
So, Sydney, we hearyou're a local girl.

716
00:29:55,668 --> 00:29:56,753
Well, yes, but, um

717
00:29:56,878 --> 00:29:59,172
I was actually littler than Leahwhen I lived here.

718
00:29:59,172 --> 00:30:01,174
So, I barely remember Chicago.

719
00:30:01,257 --> 00:30:03,426
Hmm. And you twoare chasing down

720
00:30:03,468 --> 00:30:04,844
your parents' Christmas story?

721
00:30:04,886 --> 00:30:06,012
(Sydney)We are.

722
00:30:06,095 --> 00:30:07,347
Um, it will probably end up

723
00:30:07,430 --> 00:30:09,182
being a Christmas goose chase.

724
00:30:09,307 --> 00:30:10,683
- No. Mm-mm.- 'No.'

725
00:30:10,725 --> 00:30:12,602
It's a story that I've alwayswanted to know.

726
00:30:12,685 --> 00:30:15,396
And Jonathan actuallyfound us our first lead today.

727
00:30:15,522 --> 00:30:16,773
- 'Ohh.'- 'Oh, great.'

728
00:30:16,856 --> 00:30:19,150
- That's lovely.- 'I suppose.'

729
00:30:19,234 --> 00:30:22,028
You know, makes me wonderwhy none of my kids

730
00:30:22,028 --> 00:30:23,196
ever ask how we first met.

731
00:30:23,279 --> 00:30:24,656
- 'Oh, really?'- Because we know.

732
00:30:24,739 --> 00:30:26,491
(Robin)'We know what happened, mom.Uh..'

733
00:30:26,574 --> 00:30:30,078
Dad bumped your carin a hardware store parking lot.

734
00:30:30,203 --> 00:30:31,454
- Oh. No.- Oh, yeah.

735
00:30:31,496 --> 00:30:33,665
That's what you think happened.

736
00:30:33,748 --> 00:30:34,707
- Ahh!- Ah?

737
00:30:34,874 --> 00:30:37,460
Hm. Truth isI backed into him on purpose.

738
00:30:37,544 --> 00:30:40,338
- What? Really?- Oh.. Ohh!

739
00:30:40,380 --> 00:30:41,464
- What?- 'Really?'

740
00:30:41,548 --> 00:30:43,216
Well, you had a great smile.

741
00:30:43,341 --> 00:30:44,676
- 'Oh.'- I had to act fast.

742
00:30:44,717 --> 00:30:47,720
- 'Wow!'- I had hair. I had hair.

743
00:30:47,720 --> 00:30:49,889
[all laughing]

744
00:30:49,931 --> 00:30:52,308
Like I said, you guys are crazy.I'm gonna get some dessert.

745
00:30:52,392 --> 00:30:55,019
I bet you're learning so manythings about mom and dad.

746
00:30:55,061 --> 00:30:56,354
(Jonathan)'Yeah.'

747
00:30:56,396 --> 00:30:58,147
Dessert and co...Workin' on that.

748
00:30:58,189 --> 00:30:59,524
- I'm good, I'm good.- It was so good.

749
00:30:59,566 --> 00:31:01,484
- Thanks.- It was good.

750
00:31:01,526 --> 00:31:04,070
So, Sydney, tell us moreabout your travels.

751
00:31:04,070 --> 00:31:05,154
[instrumental music]

752
00:31:05,238 --> 00:31:06,698
That was great.

753
00:31:07,407 --> 00:31:12,161
So, uh, Sydney is super nice.

754
00:31:12,203 --> 00:31:14,622
- Oh, I know. Right?- Hmm.

755
00:31:17,250 --> 00:31:19,085
- Thank you. And, uh..- Mm-hm.

756
00:31:19,210 --> 00:31:21,379
I mean, beautiful, right?

757
00:31:21,421 --> 00:31:23,590
- She's just gorgeous.- Oh.

758
00:31:23,590 --> 00:31:25,550
Yeah, of course.

759
00:31:26,884 --> 00:31:28,177
I mean..

760
00:31:28,219 --> 00:31:30,054
Leah sure seemsto like her a lot.

761
00:31:30,096 --> 00:31:31,681
Leah really likes her.

762
00:31:31,764 --> 00:31:33,683
- Yeah.- Look..

763
00:31:33,725 --> 00:31:34,559
What?

764
00:31:34,642 --> 00:31:36,436
We're just helpingeach other out.

765
00:31:36,561 --> 00:31:38,688
And thenshe's leavin' on Christmas.

766
00:31:38,771 --> 00:31:42,483
And you know my lifeis complicated enough already.

767
00:31:42,609 --> 00:31:45,528
Well, there's always timefor more..

768
00:31:45,612 --> 00:31:48,990
More, what, whipped cream?

769
00:31:49,032 --> 00:31:50,074
Yes.

770
00:31:51,868 --> 00:31:53,036
I agree.

771
00:31:53,244 --> 00:31:55,371
You know, I, I don't know whyI bother, because you're just

772
00:31:55,455 --> 00:31:58,374
gonna do the oppositeof everything I tell you anyway.

773
00:31:58,458 --> 00:32:00,209
- No, I'm not.- Yes, you are.

774
00:32:00,293 --> 00:32:02,378
- No, I'm not.- You're doing it right now.

775
00:32:02,462 --> 00:32:04,964
- No, I'm not.- Yes, you are.

776
00:32:05,048 --> 00:32:06,466
No, I'm not.

777
00:32:06,591 --> 00:32:08,760
They let me wrapin burlap or somethin', but..

778
00:32:08,843 --> 00:32:11,054
- 'Embarrassed right now.'- 'No, I've been careful..'

779
00:32:11,137 --> 00:32:12,388
(Sydney)Mm-hm.

780
00:32:12,472 --> 00:32:15,308
Um, apparently, your familyis my brain trust.

781
00:32:15,433 --> 00:32:17,185
Oh, we are in serious trouble.

782
00:32:17,226 --> 00:32:18,686
[chuckles]No, I'm not even kidding.

783
00:32:18,728 --> 00:32:20,146
Your dad found somethingin the photograph

784
00:32:20,229 --> 00:32:22,857
that we missed.Show him, Tom.

785
00:32:22,982 --> 00:32:25,443
(Tom)'Hey, look, uh, closelyin the background there, John.'

786
00:32:25,485 --> 00:32:27,195
'Those trees aren't cut.'

787
00:32:27,236 --> 00:32:29,155
- 'They're growing.'- Oh, meaning?

788
00:32:29,238 --> 00:32:30,823
Well, that's nota Christmas tree lot.

789
00:32:30,949 --> 00:32:32,533
It's a Christmas tree farm.

790
00:32:32,575 --> 00:32:34,327
'And there's nota lot of those around.'

791
00:32:34,452 --> 00:32:37,330
There used to be oneout on, uh, Route 31.

792
00:32:37,413 --> 00:32:41,960
- Right by Fox Lake.- I remember that place.

793
00:32:42,043 --> 00:32:43,753
Oh, it was lovely.

794
00:32:43,795 --> 00:32:46,255
Mm, well, I guesswe all better turn in early.

795
00:32:46,339 --> 00:32:50,802
Looks like somebody's goin' ona Christmas road trip tomorrow.

796
00:32:50,885 --> 00:32:53,346
(Tom)'You better wearsomethin' warm.'

797
00:32:53,429 --> 00:32:55,014
- Oh.- Linda?

798
00:32:55,014 --> 00:32:56,849
I have just the solution.

799
00:32:56,891 --> 00:33:00,311
Oh, now, you're just likeone of the family.

800
00:33:00,395 --> 00:33:02,897
Oh, for me to take?Oh, my gosh!

801
00:33:03,022 --> 00:33:04,440
And you better wear it.

802
00:33:04,524 --> 00:33:07,068
[all laughing]

803
00:33:08,528 --> 00:33:11,781
[instrumental music]

804
00:33:15,243 --> 00:33:17,036
(Lorenzo on speaker)'Buonanotte.'

805
00:33:17,036 --> 00:33:18,705
Buonanotte.

806
00:33:49,652 --> 00:33:52,905
[instrumental music]

807
00:33:58,119 --> 00:34:02,415
(Jonathan)'Classic dad. He markedthe route on the map.'

808
00:34:02,540 --> 00:34:05,460
- Oh, Lord.- Yup.

809
00:34:05,585 --> 00:34:06,794
Are you sure about this place?

810
00:34:06,836 --> 00:34:09,756
'Cause it seems kinda far awayfrom the city.

811
00:34:09,839 --> 00:34:13,760
- Call it a reporter's hunch.- Okay.

812
00:34:16,471 --> 00:34:18,598
Hey, I read some of your columnsonline last night.

813
00:34:18,639 --> 00:34:19,640
They were really fun.

814
00:34:19,766 --> 00:34:21,142
My favorite onewas the one where

815
00:34:21,184 --> 00:34:22,560
you and Leah are tryingto chase down

816
00:34:22,643 --> 00:34:23,895
the best cheesesteaks.

817
00:34:23,978 --> 00:34:25,063
Oh, yeah.

818
00:34:26,230 --> 00:34:27,857
Ah, my column's

819
00:34:27,940 --> 00:34:30,985
just sent us off on all thesegreat adventures, I mean..

820
00:34:31,110 --> 00:34:34,655
We looked for the best amusementparks, paintball ranges

821
00:34:34,781 --> 00:34:36,824
and, of course, best pizza.

822
00:34:36,866 --> 00:34:39,911
Hm, so is Chicago pizzareally better

823
00:34:39,994 --> 00:34:42,497
than any place elsein the world?

824
00:34:44,373 --> 00:34:47,627
[laughing]Okay, okay, I'm kidding.

825
00:34:47,710 --> 00:34:49,879
- Those are fighting words.- I bet.

826
00:34:49,962 --> 00:34:51,297
Yeah.

827
00:34:51,297 --> 00:34:54,050
Anyway, your columns were great.

828
00:34:54,133 --> 00:34:55,843
Especially the ones with Leah.

829
00:34:55,885 --> 00:34:59,180
They're really sweet.You're a good dad.

830
00:34:59,222 --> 00:35:00,640
Well, I try. I..

831
00:35:00,723 --> 00:35:03,726
It's not easy,I'm usually out of my depth.

832
00:35:03,768 --> 00:35:05,937
Honestly, most of the time,I just feel

833
00:35:06,020 --> 00:35:09,482
like a jugglerin a three-ring circus.

834
00:35:09,524 --> 00:35:11,526
I get it.

835
00:35:11,567 --> 00:35:14,403
Well, sorry to complicatethings, you know?

836
00:35:14,445 --> 00:35:15,988
Oh, no, no.No, I'm not complaining.

837
00:35:16,072 --> 00:35:19,242
You're helping me deliver800 words by Friday.

838
00:35:19,283 --> 00:35:20,660
And how manydo you have so far?

839
00:35:20,743 --> 00:35:21,953
Uh, just one.

840
00:35:22,995 --> 00:35:24,539
"Help."

841
00:35:24,580 --> 00:35:26,374
[laughing]

842
00:35:26,499 --> 00:35:28,668
- 'Oh! Fox Lake.'- Oh?

843
00:35:28,668 --> 00:35:31,629
Yeah, we just have a couplemiles up, past the next turn.

844
00:35:31,712 --> 00:35:33,923
- A couple miles, you say?- Mm-hm.

845
00:35:33,965 --> 00:35:35,091
Hmm.

846
00:35:35,174 --> 00:35:37,677
[instrumental music on radio]

847
00:35:44,559 --> 00:35:46,811
[indistinct chatter]

848
00:35:49,063 --> 00:35:53,025
(Sydney)Oh, wow, this is just likeout of a storybook.

849
00:35:53,067 --> 00:35:54,152
Hey, Sydney.

850
00:35:56,612 --> 00:35:59,115
That fits within our timeline.

851
00:35:59,198 --> 00:36:01,033
- Yeah.- Mm-hm.

852
00:36:02,285 --> 00:36:05,538
- Aww.- Oh, man.

853
00:36:05,663 --> 00:36:08,624
[laughing]Look at this little kid.

854
00:36:10,042 --> 00:36:12,879
Will be right with you, folks.Just three days to Christmas.

855
00:36:12,920 --> 00:36:15,965
Things get awful busy.Feel free to browse.

856
00:36:16,048 --> 00:36:17,884
Thank you.

857
00:36:17,925 --> 00:36:19,135
(Sydney)Hey!

858
00:36:19,177 --> 00:36:23,055
Oh, my goodness.Look at these little guys.

859
00:36:25,057 --> 00:36:27,351
My mom used to collect theseevery winter

860
00:36:27,435 --> 00:36:28,811
and we would make littleSanta ornaments

861
00:36:28,853 --> 00:36:30,521
out of them to hang on the tree.

862
00:36:30,605 --> 00:36:32,231
I'd like to see you makea Santa ornament

863
00:36:32,356 --> 00:36:34,066
out of these little pinecones.

864
00:36:34,150 --> 00:36:35,151
[chuckles]

865
00:36:35,318 --> 00:36:37,987
Gosh, I haven't thoughtabout that in so long.

866
00:36:38,070 --> 00:36:39,780
[cell phone beeps]

867
00:36:41,949 --> 00:36:43,576
Let's see.

868
00:36:43,618 --> 00:36:45,077
'"No open jump seats."'

869
00:36:45,119 --> 00:36:47,580
But my friend at the airlinesis gonna keep trying.

870
00:36:47,622 --> 00:36:50,583
Excuse me, ma'am.Uh, tree farm is a no-text zone.

871
00:36:50,708 --> 00:36:52,376
- Put that away.- Fine.

872
00:36:52,418 --> 00:36:53,878
Can I help you folksfind a tree?

873
00:36:53,961 --> 00:36:57,423
Uh, no. But actually you canhelp us find something else.

874
00:36:57,506 --> 00:36:59,550
Yes, we were wonderingif there was ever

875
00:36:59,634 --> 00:37:01,928
a guy named Steve Colderwho worked here.

876
00:37:02,053 --> 00:37:04,263
It's, um,for a newspaper article.

877
00:37:04,263 --> 00:37:07,099
I wish I could help you,but lots of kids worked here

878
00:37:07,224 --> 00:37:08,392
through the years over Christmas

879
00:37:08,434 --> 00:37:09,727
I can't remember 'em all.

880
00:37:09,810 --> 00:37:11,604
Well, it's like,from 30 years ago

881
00:37:11,604 --> 00:37:14,398
and he was a college kid.

882
00:37:14,440 --> 00:37:16,275
- 'It's this guy.'- Hm.

883
00:37:16,317 --> 00:37:18,861
He, uh, would've been a seniorthat year at Northwestern.

884
00:37:18,903 --> 00:37:21,572
- My son went to Northwestern.- Really?

885
00:37:21,656 --> 00:37:22,823
I remember that kid.

886
00:37:22,865 --> 00:37:24,533
'Yeah, my son playedcollege hockey with him'

887
00:37:24,617 --> 00:37:26,577
and some of the teamhelped here one Christmas.

888
00:37:26,661 --> 00:37:27,787
You sure that's him?

889
00:37:27,828 --> 00:37:29,789
I think I'd remembera kid that determined.

890
00:37:29,872 --> 00:37:32,750
He had a sprained anklebut helped anyway.

891
00:37:34,001 --> 00:37:35,336
Your dad, huh?

892
00:37:36,170 --> 00:37:37,964
I see the resemblance.

893
00:37:38,631 --> 00:37:41,842
[instrumental music]

894
00:37:48,057 --> 00:37:50,017
(Jonathan)'Oh, yeah.'

895
00:37:52,436 --> 00:37:54,939
Oh, my goodness!No, really, I..

896
00:37:54,981 --> 00:37:57,525
Nonsense.You're practically family.

897
00:37:57,650 --> 00:37:59,735
Well, thank you very much.

898
00:37:59,819 --> 00:38:02,613
Listen, laughing boy.Oh, you wanna help me?

899
00:38:02,697 --> 00:38:05,324
Sure. Here, I got it.

900
00:38:05,366 --> 00:38:09,328
Wow. So my dad workedin a Christmas tree farm.

901
00:38:09,370 --> 00:38:10,705
Who knew?

902
00:38:10,830 --> 00:38:12,331
I guess that meansI have to take back everything

903
00:38:12,373 --> 00:38:15,167
that I said aboutyour investigative reporting.

904
00:38:15,293 --> 00:38:17,211
Well, apology accepted

905
00:38:17,336 --> 00:38:20,673
since you gave mea new paragraph for my column.

906
00:38:20,673 --> 00:38:25,011
And, oh, a pocketfulof these cute little pinecones.

907
00:38:25,052 --> 00:38:27,805
And I learned something elseabout investigative reporting.

908
00:38:27,888 --> 00:38:30,891
- Mm?- It's hard work. I'm starving.

909
00:38:30,933 --> 00:38:33,519
Oh, well,first, let's pick up Leah

910
00:38:33,519 --> 00:38:35,563
'cause I know just the place.

911
00:38:35,688 --> 00:38:37,064
(Sydney)Really? Hmm.

912
00:38:37,106 --> 00:38:39,692
♪ Don't want nothingmelancholy ♪

913
00:38:39,775 --> 00:38:42,445
♪ Just a little eggnogand holly ♪

914
00:38:42,528 --> 00:38:44,697
♪ On this holiday with.. ♪

915
00:38:44,822 --> 00:38:47,533
(Jonathan)'Well, we deserved the break.'

916
00:38:47,616 --> 00:38:48,868
And you're brushing upon your Italian.

917
00:38:48,993 --> 00:38:51,037
So, you can, uh,translate the menu for us.

918
00:38:51,120 --> 00:38:52,705
I wasn't gonna let youget away with anything less

919
00:38:52,830 --> 00:38:54,832
than deep-dish after your,you know, joke.

920
00:38:54,874 --> 00:38:56,625
[chuckles]Clearly.

921
00:38:56,709 --> 00:38:59,962
Sydney, if you get that job..

922
00:39:00,046 --> 00:39:02,882
...how far away is Rome anyway?

923
00:39:02,882 --> 00:39:07,094
It's pretty far in miles,but only 11 hours by plane.

924
00:39:07,136 --> 00:39:10,097
Anyway, that's, um,it's kind of a long shot.

925
00:39:10,139 --> 00:39:14,226
But this pizzaisfantastico.

926
00:39:14,268 --> 00:39:15,269
[laughing]

927
00:39:15,394 --> 00:39:17,229
Can't believe you've neverhad this before.

928
00:39:17,229 --> 00:39:18,856
Mm, not like this.

929
00:39:18,939 --> 00:39:22,610
How's this week compared toyour usual Christmas adventures?

930
00:39:22,651 --> 00:39:24,612
Mm.

931
00:39:24,737 --> 00:39:26,906
Pretty great, actually.

932
00:39:27,031 --> 00:39:28,699
You know, I just wishI could be more helpful

933
00:39:28,783 --> 00:39:30,659
with figuring outmore of the story, you know?

934
00:39:30,743 --> 00:39:33,913
Oh, no, no. That's on me.Have to be a better reporter.

935
00:39:34,038 --> 00:39:36,415
- Okay, so your mom's photo..- Mm-hm.

936
00:39:36,540 --> 00:39:37,875
What've we got there?

937
00:39:37,958 --> 00:39:39,752
I guess I just always thoughtit was taken at a ballet

938
00:39:39,877 --> 00:39:41,295
you know,because she's wearing a leotard

939
00:39:41,337 --> 00:39:43,214
and there's like,"The Nutcracker"

940
00:39:43,255 --> 00:39:44,256
in the background, and..

941
00:39:44,340 --> 00:39:45,966
What else can youtell me about her?

942
00:39:46,008 --> 00:39:47,885
I mean, I don't mean to pry,but..

943
00:39:47,927 --> 00:39:50,805
Got my reporter hat on.

944
00:39:50,930 --> 00:39:52,765
Well, she loved music

945
00:39:52,765 --> 00:39:55,142
and...to dance.

946
00:39:55,267 --> 00:39:56,685
And my grandparentsalways told me

947
00:39:56,769 --> 00:39:58,270
that she also loved to travel.

948
00:39:58,354 --> 00:40:00,856
She always wanted to goto the Sydney Opera House.

949
00:40:00,940 --> 00:40:02,483
Hence, my name.

950
00:40:02,608 --> 00:40:05,861
Hey, maybe your parents' pathscrossed at the ballet.

951
00:40:07,738 --> 00:40:09,782
Maybe.

952
00:40:09,824 --> 00:40:14,620
Although, I really can't imaginemy dad as a dancer.

953
00:40:14,620 --> 00:40:15,955
(Jonathan)'No?'

954
00:40:15,996 --> 00:40:17,873
Maybe I can ask the theatercritic down at the paper

955
00:40:17,957 --> 00:40:19,166
if he can dig up any programs

956
00:40:19,291 --> 00:40:22,461
from some "Nutcracker"performance from that year or..

957
00:40:22,461 --> 00:40:24,505
I don't know.

958
00:40:24,630 --> 00:40:26,632
Oh, shoot! Wait, we're late.

959
00:40:26,757 --> 00:40:28,134
- For what?- Family emergency.

960
00:40:28,175 --> 00:40:31,929
I'm hosting, uh, cookiedecorating at my house tonight.

961
00:40:31,971 --> 00:40:33,556
That can be your dessert.

962
00:40:34,723 --> 00:40:36,475
Our? Oh, no, no, no.

963
00:40:36,600 --> 00:40:39,186
There is no way I am crashingmore of your Christmas plans.

964
00:40:39,228 --> 00:40:41,147
You can just drop me offat the hotel, seriously.

965
00:40:41,230 --> 00:40:43,107
I'm not gonna eatthose cookies by myself.

966
00:40:44,567 --> 00:40:48,737
- Really? Are you sure?- He's sure, and I'm sure.

967
00:40:48,821 --> 00:40:50,322
Let's go.

968
00:40:51,073 --> 00:40:54,326
[instrumental music]

969
00:40:55,369 --> 00:40:57,371
[fire crackling]

970
00:40:58,831 --> 00:41:00,833
The place looks fantastic,Jonathan.

971
00:41:00,916 --> 00:41:02,376
Ah, thank you.

972
00:41:03,335 --> 00:41:05,546
Ooh. Thanks, mom.

973
00:41:10,092 --> 00:41:13,888
(Sydney)Ooh, nice. Delicious.

974
00:41:13,929 --> 00:41:15,472
Looking good.

975
00:41:17,433 --> 00:41:19,643
(Robin)'Okay, kids,whoever wants to lick the bowls

976
00:41:19,685 --> 00:41:21,312
get in the kitchen,pronto.

977
00:41:21,395 --> 00:41:24,857
Whoa! Leah, is there a cookieunderneath all those sprinkles?

978
00:41:24,940 --> 00:41:26,984
Only way to know is to try it.

979
00:41:27,067 --> 00:41:30,029
(Sydney)Leah, you arethe Frida Kahlo of frosting

980
00:41:30,029 --> 00:41:31,864
and the Van Gogh of vanilla.

981
00:41:31,864 --> 00:41:33,324
What does that mean?

982
00:41:33,365 --> 00:41:36,952
It means that your cookies are,without question, the very best.

983
00:41:37,036 --> 00:41:40,206
(Jonathan)You look likeyou're enjoying yourself.

984
00:41:40,331 --> 00:41:42,041
By the way,I left word at the newspaper

985
00:41:42,166 --> 00:41:44,001
in case there's any new infoon the ballet.

986
00:41:44,084 --> 00:41:46,670
I thought you said you don'tdo a traditional Christmas.

987
00:41:46,712 --> 00:41:49,965
- Oh, who knew?- Oh.

988
00:41:50,007 --> 00:41:52,593
I guess, if you can't beat 'em,join 'em.

989
00:41:52,718 --> 00:41:54,011
- Right?- Indeed.

990
00:41:54,094 --> 00:41:55,721
Why don't you dosome decorating yourself?

991
00:41:55,846 --> 00:41:57,514
- What is that, a challenge?- Yes, it is.

992
00:41:57,556 --> 00:41:59,058
- Alright.- Have a seat.

993
00:41:59,141 --> 00:42:00,768
- Okay.- You a reindeer guy?

994
00:42:00,809 --> 00:42:01,894
Or a boot?You're gonna go with the boot?

995
00:42:01,894 --> 00:42:03,103
You're trying to copy me?

996
00:42:03,145 --> 00:42:05,898
Yeah, well, I figuredit's a direct comparison.

997
00:42:05,940 --> 00:42:09,818
[laughing]Oh, no. I have a badfeeling about this.

998
00:42:09,860 --> 00:42:12,488
- Me too.- Is your dad good at this?

999
00:42:12,571 --> 00:42:14,240
Oh, oh.

1000
00:42:14,365 --> 00:42:16,075
Yeah, I could useall the help I can get.

1001
00:42:16,158 --> 00:42:20,746
- 'Can I borrow some red icing?'- Yes, you may. Right.

1002
00:42:20,746 --> 00:42:21,956
Here he goes.

1003
00:42:22,081 --> 00:42:23,499
- Got it goin' on.- Alright.

1004
00:42:23,582 --> 00:42:27,586
- Oh, what do you think?- I think it looks yummy.

1005
00:42:27,628 --> 00:42:30,881
- But I need to know for sure.- Who's my judge?

1006
00:42:30,965 --> 00:42:32,716
You have a sweet girl,that's what you have.

1007
00:42:32,800 --> 00:42:34,426
(Jonathan)'Take it easy,we have to save some of those'

1008
00:42:34,468 --> 00:42:36,428
for Christmas morning.

1009
00:42:36,428 --> 00:42:37,638
- Daddy?- Yeah?

1010
00:42:37,763 --> 00:42:41,016
Sydney isn't going to be hereon Christmas morning.

1011
00:42:41,100 --> 00:42:44,270
And then, what if someonehas a gift for her?

1012
00:42:45,729 --> 00:42:49,275
You are so sweet and not justbecause you're covered in icing.

1013
00:42:49,316 --> 00:42:51,443
'But you don't haveto worry about me, okay?'

1014
00:42:51,485 --> 00:42:53,737
What do you say we give somepresents out tomorrow night?

1015
00:42:53,821 --> 00:42:56,991
Christmas Eve Eve, right?Start a new tradition.

1016
00:42:57,032 --> 00:42:58,367
Sounds great.

1017
00:42:58,409 --> 00:43:00,536
Jonathan, can you help mewith the dishes?

1018
00:43:00,619 --> 00:43:01,745
Yeah, I got this.

1019
00:43:02,955 --> 00:43:06,667
Sydney, want to makea snowman outside?

1020
00:43:06,792 --> 00:43:09,795
I might be a little rusty..

1021
00:43:09,837 --> 00:43:14,800
...but, um, it's Christmas time,so, what do you say?

1022
00:43:14,883 --> 00:43:16,176
Let's go.

1023
00:43:17,303 --> 00:43:20,389
Let's make a snowmanten-feet tall.

1024
00:43:20,431 --> 00:43:23,976
Oh, or we could makea snow-kid

1025
00:43:24,059 --> 00:43:25,144
that's like,about your height.

1026
00:43:25,227 --> 00:43:26,895
What do you thinkabout that?

1027
00:43:26,979 --> 00:43:30,232
- Let's go.- Okay.

1028
00:43:31,984 --> 00:43:34,236
[instrumental music]

1029
00:43:36,071 --> 00:43:39,325
[indistinct chatter]

1030
00:43:46,874 --> 00:43:48,292
[laughing]

1031
00:43:48,375 --> 00:43:49,376
Oh, no!

1032
00:43:51,003 --> 00:43:52,588
Kids are readyfor Christmas film fest.

1033
00:43:52,671 --> 00:43:55,007
Okay. I just wanna give hera couple more minutes.

1034
00:43:55,132 --> 00:43:57,343
Peace! Peace! Truce! Truce!

1035
00:43:57,468 --> 00:44:00,346
I haven't seen Leahthis happy in a while.

1036
00:44:00,429 --> 00:44:03,724
Yeah. She and Sydneyare having a lot of fun.

1037
00:44:03,849 --> 00:44:05,267
I think you have, too.

1038
00:44:05,309 --> 00:44:06,852
It's the first Christmasin a while

1039
00:44:06,977 --> 00:44:08,520
I've seen you this happy.

1040
00:44:08,562 --> 00:44:11,273
Yeah, I've been havinga pretty great week.

1041
00:44:11,315 --> 00:44:14,610
Look, you're doingan amazing job with Leah.

1042
00:44:14,693 --> 00:44:16,445
You always put her first.

1043
00:44:16,528 --> 00:44:19,740
But maybe, it's time you thoughtabout yourself again, too.

1044
00:44:19,865 --> 00:44:21,533
Seize the day.

1045
00:44:21,617 --> 00:44:23,285
My day is seized

1046
00:44:23,369 --> 00:44:26,955
in-between the...bake salesand the brownies

1047
00:44:27,039 --> 00:44:28,707
and the birthday parties.

1048
00:44:28,791 --> 00:44:30,334
I don't have roomfor more.

1049
00:44:30,417 --> 00:44:34,213
When was the last time you wenton a date, last Christmas?

1050
00:44:34,254 --> 00:44:37,049
Look, I appreciatethe sisterly advice, but..

1051
00:44:37,091 --> 00:44:39,134
But you don't want it.

1052
00:44:39,968 --> 00:44:41,512
Exactly.

1053
00:44:43,806 --> 00:44:46,475
No, don't throw.Stop it.

1054
00:44:48,227 --> 00:44:51,230
I haven't done this since..

1055
00:44:51,355 --> 00:44:54,233
Wow! Since I wasprobably about your age.

1056
00:44:54,233 --> 00:44:56,568
Like, ten years ago.

1057
00:44:56,693 --> 00:44:59,446
Yes!Exactly that.

1058
00:44:59,488 --> 00:45:01,907
No, I think it wasa little longer than that.

1059
00:45:02,032 --> 00:45:05,035
- Sydney?- 'Yeah?'

1060
00:45:05,077 --> 00:45:09,331
Are sky angelslike snow angels?

1061
00:45:09,373 --> 00:45:11,041
Hm..

1062
00:45:11,083 --> 00:45:13,252
That's a reallygood question.

1063
00:45:13,293 --> 00:45:16,755
All I know is that they'reboth really beautiful

1064
00:45:16,797 --> 00:45:20,968
whether they're in the snowor up in the clouds.

1065
00:45:21,093 --> 00:45:22,761
And I'm an expertin the clouds

1066
00:45:22,845 --> 00:45:26,432
because I've spent almosthalf my life up there.

1067
00:45:26,432 --> 00:45:29,601
(Jonathan)The cousins are startingthe Christmas movies, honey.

1068
00:45:29,643 --> 00:45:33,564
Ooh, I hope they rememberedcaramel popcorn.

1069
00:45:34,481 --> 00:45:35,482
Aw..

1070
00:45:35,524 --> 00:45:36,525
Thank you.

1071
00:45:36,567 --> 00:45:40,154
Oh! Wait!What are you doing to my angels?

1072
00:45:42,156 --> 00:45:44,366
Looks like you guysare having some fun.

1073
00:45:44,408 --> 00:45:46,618
Yes, I, uh,couldn't have asked

1074
00:45:46,702 --> 00:45:49,955
for better Christmas chaperonesfor this week.

1075
00:45:49,955 --> 00:45:51,123
Hey, I heard from my editor.

1076
00:45:51,123 --> 00:45:52,499
Um, your folks didn't show up

1077
00:45:52,624 --> 00:45:53,959
in any ofthe "Nutcracker" programs.

1078
00:45:54,084 --> 00:45:55,294
That was a long shot.

1079
00:45:55,419 --> 00:45:56,795
And they're notin the archives either.

1080
00:45:56,837 --> 00:45:58,922
So, back to square one.

1081
00:45:59,006 --> 00:46:00,466
That's okay.

1082
00:46:01,091 --> 00:46:02,801
I just made a snow angel

1083
00:46:02,926 --> 00:46:04,511
so that is giving mea pretty big

1084
00:46:04,553 --> 00:46:06,638
sense of accomplishmentright now.

1085
00:46:07,848 --> 00:46:10,058
Johnny, the kids want meto watch movies with them.

1086
00:46:10,142 --> 00:46:12,811
Uh, you two mind finishing upthe dishes?

1087
00:46:13,896 --> 00:46:16,482
Sure, yeah. We're on it.

1088
00:46:16,523 --> 00:46:17,608
[chuckling]

1089
00:46:18,317 --> 00:46:20,235
(Jonathan)Nice work today.

1090
00:46:20,319 --> 00:46:23,155
You're getting into thatholiday spirit, I see.

1091
00:46:23,197 --> 00:46:26,408
[chuckles]I am, I'm..

1092
00:46:26,450 --> 00:46:28,243
...actually havinga great time.

1093
00:46:28,327 --> 00:46:30,370
Yeah, those snow angelslooked sharp. You know--

1094
00:46:30,496 --> 00:46:31,997
I was impressed,I was impressed.

1095
00:46:32,080 --> 00:46:33,332
I was..We were all impressed.

1096
00:46:33,373 --> 00:46:36,418
It's funny, you know like,Christmases bring back

1097
00:46:36,502 --> 00:46:38,337
so many happymemories for me.

1098
00:46:38,337 --> 00:46:40,047
Some bittersweet, as well.

1099
00:46:40,172 --> 00:46:41,965
- I know what you mean.- Yeah.

1100
00:46:42,007 --> 00:46:43,217
Well, I gotta say,this past week

1101
00:46:43,342 --> 00:46:45,135
Leah's been so happy,you know?

1102
00:46:45,219 --> 00:46:46,512
And I don't think thatthe caroling and the cookies

1103
00:46:46,595 --> 00:46:48,305
are just fun, I thinkthat they're also giving her

1104
00:46:48,388 --> 00:46:50,224
this sense of stabilityand normalcy

1105
00:46:50,265 --> 00:46:52,351
that she reallyhas been needing.

1106
00:46:52,392 --> 00:46:53,936
- I understand.- And if I'm being honest, I..

1107
00:46:54,019 --> 00:46:56,230
I don't think I'm beingsuch a great dad all the time.

1108
00:46:56,355 --> 00:46:57,815
I'm always on a callor a deadline

1109
00:46:57,898 --> 00:47:01,193
and trying to be this acecolumnist and this perfect dad

1110
00:47:01,235 --> 00:47:03,487
and I'm probablyjust floundering at both.

1111
00:47:03,570 --> 00:47:06,365
That is so not true.Are you kidding?

1112
00:47:06,448 --> 00:47:09,701
- Just look at the evidence.- The evidence?

1113
00:47:09,827 --> 00:47:12,412
What a great kid you have.

1114
00:47:14,790 --> 00:47:16,250
You know what?

1115
00:47:16,291 --> 00:47:18,377
- I have to thank you.- For what?

1116
00:47:18,502 --> 00:47:22,214
For inviting meto be a part of all this.

1117
00:47:22,297 --> 00:47:25,759
And, I have a confessionto make.

1118
00:47:25,884 --> 00:47:28,053
But dinner around a table

1119
00:47:28,136 --> 00:47:30,347
definitely beats room service.

1120
00:47:31,598 --> 00:47:36,562
I guess I just forgot, like,how much fun Christmas can be.

1121
00:47:41,692 --> 00:47:43,485
- Careful. Sorry.- I'm sorry.

1122
00:47:43,569 --> 00:47:45,070
- I'm just gonna--- 'Oh.'

1123
00:47:45,153 --> 00:47:47,531
- Oh. Okay.- Actually..

1124
00:47:47,614 --> 00:47:49,867
- 'Whoops.'- Oh. Here, did you..

1125
00:47:49,908 --> 00:47:53,036
Here, I'll wash.You dry.

1126
00:47:53,078 --> 00:47:55,289
- Okay.- 'Sure.'

1127
00:47:59,585 --> 00:48:03,130
(Arthur)'Jonathan, Sydney,come here, we've got something.'

1128
00:48:03,171 --> 00:48:05,048
- Oh.- Okay.

1129
00:48:05,090 --> 00:48:07,676
- Let's go check. Give me that.- No.

1130
00:48:07,759 --> 00:48:09,928
No? Come on. Hey!

1131
00:48:13,140 --> 00:48:16,518
Okay, so, tech wizard that I am,I managed to scan in

1132
00:48:16,560 --> 00:48:18,437
the photosat a higher resolution.

1133
00:48:18,562 --> 00:48:22,024
Now, take a look, that's nota ballet outfit she's wearing.

1134
00:48:22,065 --> 00:48:23,483
'It's an ice-skating outfit.'

1135
00:48:23,609 --> 00:48:25,319
(Sydney)'Wait, ata "Nutcracker" performance?'

1136
00:48:25,444 --> 00:48:27,613
Oh, no, no, no. Take a lookat the background here.

1137
00:48:27,654 --> 00:48:30,032
You see that "Nutcracker" figureis the same one

1138
00:48:30,073 --> 00:48:31,366
'they haveat the Christmas display'

1139
00:48:31,450 --> 00:48:32,701
'every year at City Park.'

1140
00:48:32,743 --> 00:48:34,244
(Robin)'I know exactly where that is.'

1141
00:48:34,328 --> 00:48:35,704
- 'It's just by the ice rink.'- Mm-hm.

1142
00:48:35,746 --> 00:48:37,414
- 'Yeah.'- Well, of course.

1143
00:48:37,456 --> 00:48:38,916
I mean,it makes really good sense.

1144
00:48:38,999 --> 00:48:42,544
- She loved skating.- We're getting warmer here.

1145
00:48:42,628 --> 00:48:45,464
Thank you. We're gonna gocheck it out tomorrow, right?

1146
00:48:45,547 --> 00:48:47,549
- 'Thanks. Yeah, definitely.'- 'Okay.'

1147
00:48:47,633 --> 00:48:49,801
(Leah)I'm gonna head backto the hotel for now.

1148
00:48:49,843 --> 00:48:50,886
'But, thank you, Leah.'

1149
00:48:50,969 --> 00:48:52,971
I had so much fun playingwith you today.

1150
00:48:53,096 --> 00:48:54,931
Thank you so much,sweet girl.

1151
00:48:55,015 --> 00:48:56,683
I hope you don't mind

1152
00:48:56,725 --> 00:49:00,520
but I've been prayingfor bad weather.

1153
00:49:00,562 --> 00:49:01,313
Why?

1154
00:49:01,438 --> 00:49:04,566
To keep you here longer,of course.

1155
00:49:04,650 --> 00:49:07,152
Come here, you.Thank you.

1156
00:49:07,277 --> 00:49:08,654
I'm gonna see you tomorrowthough, okay?

1157
00:49:08,779 --> 00:49:10,197
- You walk me out?- Yeah.

1158
00:49:10,322 --> 00:49:11,657
Okay. Come on.

1159
00:49:11,782 --> 00:49:14,076
- Good work, sweetheart.- Thanks.

1160
00:49:18,330 --> 00:49:19,414
(Lorenzo on speaker)'Lesson 10.'

1161
00:49:19,498 --> 00:49:21,416
[speaking in foreign language]

1162
00:49:21,500 --> 00:49:23,627
[cell phone ringing]Mm.

1163
00:49:25,504 --> 00:49:29,007
Kerry, hi.Where are you?

1164
00:49:29,132 --> 00:49:30,300
Tulsa. Just landed.

1165
00:49:30,384 --> 00:49:31,885
But the better question is,where are you?

1166
00:49:31,927 --> 00:49:34,179
- Still in Chicago?- Merrily marooned.

1167
00:49:34,179 --> 00:49:37,182
(Kerry)'So, are you stillflying out on Christmas day?'

1168
00:49:37,182 --> 00:49:39,017
As far I know..

1169
00:49:39,017 --> 00:49:42,479
...three more days to feaston Christmas cookies.

1170
00:49:42,562 --> 00:49:45,023
Unless, of course,my flights get cancelled.

1171
00:49:45,148 --> 00:49:46,525
So, how are things going?

1172
00:49:46,566 --> 00:49:50,362
I'm having a surprisingly goodtime being stranded in Chicago.

1173
00:49:50,487 --> 00:49:52,698
Doing what, exactly?

1174
00:49:52,698 --> 00:49:55,534
(Sydney)Well, today..

1175
00:49:55,534 --> 00:49:57,786
...we made Christmas cookies.

1176
00:49:57,869 --> 00:50:01,540
- And I made a snow angel.- You made a snow angel?

1177
00:50:01,581 --> 00:50:03,834
You should try it sometime.It's actually quite fun.

1178
00:50:03,917 --> 00:50:06,128
Just tell me this,in this little

1179
00:50:06,211 --> 00:50:07,838
Chicago Christmas scenario

1180
00:50:07,921 --> 00:50:11,508
is there a guyinvolved, perhaps?

1181
00:50:12,551 --> 00:50:14,720
(Sydney)No, there is not.

1182
00:50:14,845 --> 00:50:17,264
I mean, there's a guy,but it's not like that.

1183
00:50:17,389 --> 00:50:18,640
His name is Jonathan.

1184
00:50:18,724 --> 00:50:20,559
Mostly, I've just beenhanging out with his family

1185
00:50:20,642 --> 00:50:22,060
for, like, the last three days.

1186
00:50:22,144 --> 00:50:23,228
Aah! I knew it!

1187
00:50:23,311 --> 00:50:24,896
You're, you're fallingfor him, too.

1188
00:50:24,938 --> 00:50:27,232
- I can hear it in your voice.- No, I am not.

1189
00:50:27,315 --> 00:50:28,442
I'm not falling for anybody.

1190
00:50:28,567 --> 00:50:29,901
I'm not even looking to fall

1191
00:50:29,943 --> 00:50:31,319
and neither is he.

1192
00:50:31,403 --> 00:50:32,696
How's the weather in Tulsa?

1193
00:50:32,738 --> 00:50:35,282
Apparently, not as warmas in Chicago.

1194
00:50:35,323 --> 00:50:37,075
'Listen, I am,I'm gonna be landing'

1195
00:50:37,159 --> 00:50:38,410
in O'Hare late tomorrow night.

1196
00:50:38,535 --> 00:50:39,995
On my way home for Christmas,do you wanna

1197
00:50:40,078 --> 00:50:41,455
maybe grab a Christmas mocha?

1198
00:50:41,580 --> 00:50:44,583
- Yeah, that sounds perfect.- Okay, I'll give you a shout.

1199
00:50:44,708 --> 00:50:47,711
- Okay.Ciao, ciao.█- Bye.

1200
00:50:50,881 --> 00:50:52,048
Mm.

1201
00:50:53,258 --> 00:50:54,259
Green one.

1202
00:50:54,301 --> 00:50:56,720
[instrumental music]

1203
00:50:56,803 --> 00:51:01,725
Our next stopon our Christmas quest..

1204
00:51:02,601 --> 00:51:05,437
...is a Christmas tree farm..

1205
00:51:08,940 --> 00:51:14,196
...where, along the pines,we discovered..

1206
00:51:17,157 --> 00:51:19,242
Got you covered, dad.

1207
00:51:26,374 --> 00:51:29,878
...another breadcrumbin our search.

1208
00:51:35,967 --> 00:51:39,096
Wow, look at this.Your family comes through again.

1209
00:51:39,179 --> 00:51:40,597
There's our Nutcrackers.

1210
00:51:40,680 --> 00:51:42,516
- 'There's our ice rink.'- 'Yeah.'

1211
00:51:42,641 --> 00:51:46,645
So, whoever took my mom'sphotograph must've been standing

1212
00:51:46,645 --> 00:51:48,522
up on that gazebo, right?

1213
00:51:48,647 --> 00:51:51,108
We don't know the whole story,but I'm pretty sure your mom

1214
00:51:51,191 --> 00:51:52,275
'skated on that rink.'

1215
00:51:52,359 --> 00:51:53,819
I guess, skatingran in the family

1216
00:51:53,819 --> 00:51:57,322
'cause my grandma always made metake skating lessons growing up.

1217
00:51:57,447 --> 00:52:00,867
They sure look likethey're having fun.

1218
00:52:00,909 --> 00:52:02,077
Oh, do they?

1219
00:52:02,119 --> 00:52:04,663
I mean, we are hereat an ice rink, right?

1220
00:52:04,704 --> 00:52:08,750
It would be a shame for usnot to give it a try.

1221
00:52:08,792 --> 00:52:11,253
Oh, I don't thinkthat's a good idea.

1222
00:52:11,336 --> 00:52:12,879
Come on, daddy.

1223
00:52:13,004 --> 00:52:16,216
What's the matter, you afraidof a little Christmas adventure?

1224
00:52:16,341 --> 00:52:19,010
Well, I don't think "Afraid"is a strong enough word.

1225
00:52:19,094 --> 00:52:21,179
[whispers]I think we should do it. Yeah?

1226
00:52:21,263 --> 00:52:24,015
(Sydney)Let's go. You're in.

1227
00:52:24,141 --> 00:52:25,767
Come on!

1228
00:52:28,270 --> 00:52:30,772
[Leah yelling]

1229
00:52:33,108 --> 00:52:34,401
- Come on!- Wow.

1230
00:52:34,442 --> 00:52:36,152
What are you,a professional skater?

1231
00:52:36,236 --> 00:52:37,362
It's coming back to me.

1232
00:52:37,487 --> 00:52:39,155
- 'Slowly?'- Yeah! Yeah!

1233
00:52:39,239 --> 00:52:42,325
Literally, literally skatingcircles around me.

1234
00:52:42,367 --> 00:52:43,577
(Sydney)'Not really.'

1235
00:52:43,618 --> 00:52:45,704
Look at you, monkey,you're doing great.

1236
00:52:45,745 --> 00:52:49,708
Aunty Robin thinks I mighteven be ready for hockey soon.

1237
00:52:49,708 --> 00:52:52,419
Oh, thanks a lot, Aunty Robin.

1238
00:52:52,460 --> 00:52:54,212
Looks like skatingruns in your family.

1239
00:52:54,254 --> 00:52:56,715
Well, you know, one of my veryfirst memories was my mom

1240
00:52:56,840 --> 00:52:58,049
taking me to the ice rink.

1241
00:52:58,133 --> 00:53:00,302
She'd put me in betweenher legs and spin me around.

1242
00:53:00,343 --> 00:53:02,220
You know, we always usedto have so much fun.

1243
00:53:02,220 --> 00:53:04,055
Ah, that's great material.

1244
00:53:04,139 --> 00:53:06,641
I'd take notes,but I'm afraid I'd face plant.

1245
00:53:06,725 --> 00:53:09,603
- Can we take a selfie?- Yeah, you wanna take a selfie?

1246
00:53:09,728 --> 00:53:11,229
Just be careful of the otherskaters. Come over here.

1247
00:53:11,229 --> 00:53:12,981
Assuming I can stop.

1248
00:53:13,857 --> 00:53:16,276
Here, careful,careful, careful.

1249
00:53:16,401 --> 00:53:18,320
Are you ready?

1250
00:53:18,361 --> 00:53:19,863
- Here we go.- I was stomping.

1251
00:53:20,697 --> 00:53:22,407
- Got it.- Yeah!

1252
00:53:22,532 --> 00:53:25,702
- Good job, dad.- Good job, dad.

1253
00:53:30,457 --> 00:53:32,292
Oh, now you're rubbin' it in.

1254
00:53:32,334 --> 00:53:34,169
[chuckling]

1255
00:53:35,503 --> 00:53:37,714
Aww. You know what?

1256
00:53:37,756 --> 00:53:39,174
The sun's about to set.

1257
00:53:39,257 --> 00:53:40,217
You wanna go up and check out

1258
00:53:40,258 --> 00:53:41,468
the view from the gazebo?

1259
00:53:41,509 --> 00:53:45,180
Oh, get out of these skates?Yes, please.

1260
00:53:55,315 --> 00:53:56,900
(Sydney)Hm.

1261
00:53:58,860 --> 00:54:00,612
Wow.

1262
00:54:00,737 --> 00:54:01,905
Yeah, look at that.

1263
00:54:01,988 --> 00:54:03,823
The view is just likefrom the photograph.

1264
00:54:03,949 --> 00:54:05,283
(Jonathan)'Yeah.'

1265
00:54:05,325 --> 00:54:07,160
(Sydney)'Do you think my dadcould've been'

1266
00:54:07,285 --> 00:54:08,203
the one to stand here

1267
00:54:08,286 --> 00:54:10,455
and take that photo of my mom?

1268
00:54:10,497 --> 00:54:14,167
From this angle, well,I think you might be right.

1269
00:54:15,710 --> 00:54:18,964
[instrumental music]

1270
00:54:21,549 --> 00:54:23,176
Daddy, listen.

1271
00:54:23,969 --> 00:54:27,722
- Dance?- My pleasure.

1272
00:54:31,476 --> 00:54:34,771
[instrumental music]

1273
00:54:37,148 --> 00:54:39,401
[humming]

1274
00:54:41,152 --> 00:54:43,488
(Jonathan)'Mm. Nice.'

1275
00:54:43,571 --> 00:54:46,616
Okay, Sydney.Now your turn.

1276
00:54:46,700 --> 00:54:51,037
- Aww. I'm good, sweetie.- Dance, you guys!

1277
00:54:52,706 --> 00:54:54,082
Hey, monkey.

1278
00:54:54,165 --> 00:54:55,834
[laughing]

1279
00:54:57,002 --> 00:54:59,838
[clearing throat]Alright.

1280
00:55:01,381 --> 00:55:04,467
[music continues]

1281
00:55:10,390 --> 00:55:12,225
[chuckling]

1282
00:55:21,026 --> 00:55:23,570
Ha-hah.She's having fun.

1283
00:55:23,695 --> 00:55:24,946
You know, it's funny.

1284
00:55:25,030 --> 00:55:28,700
These past several dayshave sort of felt like..

1285
00:55:28,825 --> 00:55:30,535
...finding an unopenedChristmas present

1286
00:55:30,577 --> 00:55:33,830
in the closet and gettingto take a peek inside.

1287
00:55:35,373 --> 00:55:39,544
When other kids at schoolwould talk about their parents..

1288
00:55:39,586 --> 00:55:42,130
...it would always make mewonder about my own.

1289
00:55:43,131 --> 00:55:45,383
I mean, even thoughmy grandparents would

1290
00:55:45,508 --> 00:55:48,178
would talk aboutmy folks all the time..

1291
00:55:48,261 --> 00:55:50,221
...I guess..

1292
00:55:50,263 --> 00:55:54,100
...I always felt sort of likea puzzle with a missing piece.

1293
00:55:54,142 --> 00:55:57,729
Well, I wish myreporting skills were better.

1294
00:55:57,771 --> 00:56:00,190
We haven't figured outhow they actually met yet.

1295
00:56:00,273 --> 00:56:02,692
No.

1296
00:56:02,776 --> 00:56:06,529
Even if we only know a partof their Christmas story

1297
00:56:06,613 --> 00:56:08,281
I feel like there'sa silver lining.

1298
00:56:08,406 --> 00:56:09,532
What do you mean?

1299
00:56:09,616 --> 00:56:13,369
I only have a coupleof photographs of my parents

1300
00:56:13,453 --> 00:56:16,873
and my memories, but I neverimagined that I would be able

1301
00:56:16,915 --> 00:56:20,085
to actually standin their footsteps

1302
00:56:20,210 --> 00:56:24,172
and feel so close to themat Christmas.

1303
00:56:24,214 --> 00:56:28,218
- And do you?- Yeah. I do.

1304
00:56:29,302 --> 00:56:33,014
And all while having a blastat the same time.

1305
00:56:33,098 --> 00:56:34,933
'Chicago puts on quite a show.'

1306
00:56:35,058 --> 00:56:37,602
Whoa, you should seethis town at New Year's.

1307
00:56:37,644 --> 00:56:38,770
- Yeah?- Yeah.

1308
00:56:38,895 --> 00:56:40,230
Well, stranger thingshave happened.

1309
00:56:40,313 --> 00:56:44,400
I never even expectedto be here for this long.

1310
00:56:47,112 --> 00:56:49,531
It's interesting to thinkabout how many happy memories

1311
00:56:49,572 --> 00:56:52,075
this gazebohas probably seen.

1312
00:56:55,954 --> 00:56:58,331
You never know whena new one might happen.

1313
00:57:00,792 --> 00:57:02,001
Yeah.

1314
00:57:03,169 --> 00:57:05,130
Oh!

1315
00:57:05,171 --> 00:57:07,465
It wasn't quite the memoryI was thinking of.

1316
00:57:07,590 --> 00:57:09,384
[laughing]Me either.

1317
00:57:09,467 --> 00:57:11,553
Ah! Oh! It's on!

1318
00:57:11,636 --> 00:57:13,179
Snowball fight!

1319
00:57:14,139 --> 00:57:16,224
(Sydney)Leah! Let's flank your dad.

1320
00:57:16,307 --> 00:57:19,811
I don't know what that means,but let's do it!

1321
00:57:19,936 --> 00:57:21,813
It means that you get himfrom your side

1322
00:57:21,813 --> 00:57:23,440
and I'll get him from mine.

1323
00:57:23,523 --> 00:57:25,483
Oh, I'm so scared.

1324
00:57:26,484 --> 00:57:29,195
Here I come!Here I come.

1325
00:57:30,989 --> 00:57:33,199
[screaming]

1326
00:57:40,874 --> 00:57:44,127
[instrumental music]

1327
00:57:54,554 --> 00:57:55,930
[sneezes]

1328
00:57:57,098 --> 00:58:00,268
[instrumental music]

1329
00:58:00,351 --> 00:58:01,519
Hi, how are you?

1330
00:58:01,603 --> 00:58:03,563
Can I get one coffee please?

1331
00:58:05,023 --> 00:58:07,525
Thank you so much.Keep the change.

1332
00:58:13,448 --> 00:58:16,492
Hello, sir. You look like youcould use a little warming up.

1333
00:58:16,576 --> 00:58:19,787
Oh, thank you, ma'am.This'll sure hit the spot.

1334
00:58:19,871 --> 00:58:21,706
You certainly havethe Christmas spirit.

1335
00:58:21,748 --> 00:58:23,124
Yes, I do.

1336
00:58:23,708 --> 00:58:27,003
[instrumental music]

1337
00:58:34,552 --> 00:58:36,179
[doorbell jingles]

1338
00:58:43,061 --> 00:58:46,397
Hi, may I help you?

1339
00:58:46,481 --> 00:58:47,565
Hi. Yes, um..

1340
00:58:47,732 --> 00:58:51,736
There's a little guardian angelnecklace in the window..

1341
00:58:51,861 --> 00:58:54,197
That's our display, but..

1342
00:58:54,239 --> 00:58:57,534
...I have one right here.

1343
00:58:57,575 --> 00:58:59,786
Aah. Yeah, it's perfect.

1344
00:58:59,827 --> 00:59:01,746
I know someone who wouldlove that for Christmas.

1345
00:59:01,829 --> 00:59:04,332
And I have a nice boxthat'll go in.

1346
00:59:04,374 --> 00:59:05,333
Great.

1347
00:59:05,375 --> 00:59:09,295
And, uh,I just need one other gift.

1348
00:59:09,337 --> 00:59:10,922
You lookingfor anything special?

1349
00:59:10,964 --> 00:59:14,342
I'm not really great atpicking out Christmas presents.

1350
00:59:14,384 --> 00:59:15,677
[laughs]

1351
00:59:15,718 --> 00:59:18,513
Uh, well, over here,we have a lovely, uh

1352
00:59:18,596 --> 00:59:19,764
vintage mahogany washboard.

1353
00:59:19,764 --> 00:59:21,057
'It's very popular.'

1354
00:59:21,099 --> 00:59:22,809
Yeah, I'm no Mrs. Claus

1355
00:59:22,850 --> 00:59:25,937
but I'm pretty sureit's not his style.

1356
00:59:26,062 --> 00:59:27,939
You know what I mean?

1357
00:59:27,939 --> 00:59:31,067
Oh, I like the typewriters,though, those are nice.

1358
00:59:31,150 --> 00:59:34,153
I don't know. Maybe that'll justremind him too much of work.

1359
00:59:34,195 --> 00:59:36,906
How about I let you, uh,browse around on your own?

1360
00:59:36,948 --> 00:59:39,492
Some people justshop better solo.

1361
00:59:39,534 --> 00:59:41,077
Okay, thank you.

1362
00:59:42,537 --> 00:59:44,163
Hmm.

1363
00:59:55,967 --> 00:59:58,177
[music box chiming]

1364
01:00:15,403 --> 01:00:20,325
Sydney, look at my pineconeSanta I made. He's perfect.

1365
01:00:20,408 --> 01:00:23,494
Yeah, they did turn outpretty well, didn't they?

1366
01:00:23,578 --> 01:00:25,955
Here's another oneready for the tree.

1367
01:00:25,997 --> 01:00:27,749
So glad you remembered.

1368
01:00:27,832 --> 01:00:30,543
I know, I guess it's sort oflike riding a bike

1369
01:00:30,668 --> 01:00:32,128
or playing the piano, huh?

1370
01:00:32,211 --> 01:00:34,297
Though, I did refreshmy memory by watching

1371
01:00:34,339 --> 01:00:36,883
a couple of onlinecraft videos.

1372
01:00:36,924 --> 01:00:39,761
- They look great.- 'Yeah, they do.'

1373
01:00:39,802 --> 01:00:42,305
Next step,perching them on the tree.

1374
01:00:42,347 --> 01:00:46,309
Shall we? Come on.Great.

1375
01:00:48,853 --> 01:00:50,480
- Thank you.- Right there.

1376
01:00:50,563 --> 01:00:53,566
[music box playing]

1377
01:00:55,443 --> 01:00:58,196
- What do you think?- Perfect.

1378
01:00:58,279 --> 01:01:02,200
Daddy, come seethe ornaments we made.

1379
01:01:02,241 --> 01:01:04,535
The ornaments are a hit.

1380
01:01:04,619 --> 01:01:05,703
Seems so.

1381
01:01:05,828 --> 01:01:07,413
Which makes me think, um..

1382
01:01:07,455 --> 01:01:09,165
...could you help me outwith something?

1383
01:01:09,207 --> 01:01:12,210
- Sure.- R-r-right this way.

1384
01:01:14,545 --> 01:01:17,215
(Sydney)Wow. Yours looks so pretty.

1385
01:01:17,256 --> 01:01:19,384
Why when I wrap giftsdoes it always look like

1386
01:01:19,467 --> 01:01:21,511
they fell out of the backof a car?

1387
01:01:21,594 --> 01:01:22,762
Yeah.

1388
01:01:22,804 --> 01:01:24,013
Oh, no!

1389
01:01:24,055 --> 01:01:25,390
You're, like, "I agree."

1390
01:01:25,431 --> 01:01:26,516
[laughing]

1391
01:01:26,557 --> 01:01:28,101
- That's okay. It's okay.- No..

1392
01:01:28,142 --> 01:01:29,769
Well, you know,wrapping, like, anything

1393
01:01:29,894 --> 01:01:31,104
just is an acquired skill.

1394
01:01:31,229 --> 01:01:32,271
- Yes.- Yes.

1395
01:01:32,397 --> 01:01:34,190
Um, okay.Here's something you can do.

1396
01:01:34,232 --> 01:01:35,233
Uh, why don't youput your finger

1397
01:01:35,358 --> 01:01:36,609
right thereso I can make a bow?

1398
01:01:36,734 --> 01:01:38,444
Sure. That I can do.

1399
01:01:38,486 --> 01:01:40,071
[laughing]

1400
01:01:41,030 --> 01:01:43,366
So, you travel a lotfor work, huh?

1401
01:01:43,449 --> 01:01:44,242
Yeah, I do.

1402
01:01:44,409 --> 01:01:46,035
Mm, life's an adventure though,right?

1403
01:01:46,119 --> 01:01:49,539
Hm. Yeah. Well,adventure comes in many forms.

1404
01:01:49,622 --> 01:01:53,501
Like you said,"Life's an adventure."

1405
01:01:53,584 --> 01:01:57,213
Hey, Sydney.Can I borrow you for a sec?

1406
01:01:59,924 --> 01:02:01,426
Oh, sure. Sure, go.

1407
01:02:01,551 --> 01:02:02,760
- Thank you.- You poor thing.

1408
01:02:02,802 --> 01:02:04,554
[laughing]

1409
01:02:04,595 --> 01:02:05,847
It's an acquired skill.

1410
01:02:05,888 --> 01:02:08,307
(Sydney)'We'll keep workin' on it.'

1411
01:02:09,267 --> 01:02:11,269
[music box playing]

1412
01:02:11,352 --> 01:02:13,312
(Jonathan)There's too many great choices.

1413
01:02:13,354 --> 01:02:15,606
I can only pick three photosfor my column.

1414
01:02:15,648 --> 01:02:19,861
Wow, I guess that's gonna bebetween you and your editor.

1415
01:02:19,944 --> 01:02:21,946
How's the word count going?

1416
01:02:21,988 --> 01:02:25,032
Well, somehow,my writer's block melted away.

1417
01:02:25,074 --> 01:02:26,826
Just gotta figure outhow this ends.

1418
01:02:26,951 --> 01:02:28,244
And when is itgonna be published?

1419
01:02:28,327 --> 01:02:30,037
Well, if my editor signs off,tomorrow night

1420
01:02:30,121 --> 01:02:32,081
Christmas Eve.

1421
01:02:32,165 --> 01:02:33,666
Wow.

1422
01:02:33,791 --> 01:02:35,918
Is there anywhere in the worldthat you haven't been?

1423
01:02:35,960 --> 01:02:38,755
[chuckles]Of course, plenty of places.

1424
01:02:38,838 --> 01:02:40,590
I do like to takea couple of shots

1425
01:02:40,673 --> 01:02:42,550
of every new place I go.

1426
01:02:44,385 --> 01:02:46,137
Wow, those are terrific.

1427
01:02:46,262 --> 01:02:47,430
(Sydney)'That's Machu Picchu.'

1428
01:02:47,513 --> 01:02:50,975
One of the mostamazing places ever.

1429
01:02:51,058 --> 01:02:53,394
And that's theGreat Wall of China.

1430
01:02:54,479 --> 01:02:57,148
- The pyramids, of course.- Of course.

1431
01:02:57,273 --> 01:03:00,151
And Mount Fuji of Japan.

1432
01:03:00,234 --> 01:03:02,361
Alright, this is embarrassing.

1433
01:03:02,487 --> 01:03:04,155
I've barely been anywhere.

1434
01:03:04,238 --> 01:03:05,990
You've seen so muchof the world.

1435
01:03:06,115 --> 01:03:07,575
Aw.

1436
01:03:07,617 --> 01:03:11,329
Don't sell yourself short.Chicago is, like..

1437
01:03:11,412 --> 01:03:13,456
It's a whole worldin itself.

1438
01:03:13,539 --> 01:03:14,791
Mm-hm?

1439
01:03:14,874 --> 01:03:16,876
[people laughing]

1440
01:03:17,835 --> 01:03:20,004
And, besides, I mean..

1441
01:03:20,129 --> 01:03:21,339
...look at what you have.

1442
01:03:21,464 --> 01:03:23,508
You have such a great life.

1443
01:03:23,549 --> 01:03:24,884
And a truly..

1444
01:03:25,843 --> 01:03:27,720
...wonderful family.

1445
01:03:30,932 --> 01:03:32,767
Nah.

1446
01:03:32,850 --> 01:03:33,851
Nope.

1447
01:03:35,061 --> 01:03:36,562
I mean, we're pretty crazy, look

1448
01:03:36,687 --> 01:03:38,689
but pretty terrific.

1449
01:03:38,689 --> 01:03:43,110
Hey, you two, we're openingsome early Christmas gifts.

1450
01:03:43,194 --> 01:03:44,737
Come join us.

1451
01:03:45,530 --> 01:03:47,532
[cell phone buzzes]Oops.

1452
01:03:47,615 --> 01:03:49,033
(Sydney)'Kerry's texting me.'

1453
01:03:49,158 --> 01:03:50,326
She wants me to call her.

1454
01:03:50,368 --> 01:03:52,286
She's gonna bepassing through O'Hare.

1455
01:03:52,370 --> 01:03:54,997
Oh, yeah? Well, if she isin town, tell her to come by.

1456
01:03:55,081 --> 01:03:56,207
The more the merrier.

1457
01:03:56,249 --> 01:03:58,000
- Yeah?- Yeah.

1458
01:03:58,084 --> 01:03:59,418
Thanks.

1459
01:04:02,588 --> 01:04:03,631
We're coming!

1460
01:04:03,798 --> 01:04:06,842
You know what? I'll justcall her after the presents.

1461
01:04:10,137 --> 01:04:12,306
(Robin)'Come sit, Sydney.'

1462
01:04:13,224 --> 01:04:15,393
Our guest of honor goes first.

1463
01:04:15,476 --> 01:04:17,603
I cannot believethat you guys got me anything.

1464
01:04:17,645 --> 01:04:20,481
You've already beenso very generous.

1465
01:04:20,523 --> 01:04:22,775
Nonsense, you're likefamily to us.

1466
01:04:22,817 --> 01:04:25,903
And since you won't be hereat Christmas time

1467
01:04:26,028 --> 01:04:28,489
we'll each opena present early.

1468
01:04:28,573 --> 01:04:31,367
Tsk. Okay.Thank you.

1469
01:04:32,743 --> 01:04:33,911
Ooh!

1470
01:04:34,036 --> 01:04:35,746
Let's see what I got.

1471
01:04:37,248 --> 01:04:39,917
Luggage tags.Perfect.

1472
01:04:40,042 --> 01:04:41,085
We all wanted to make sure

1473
01:04:41,210 --> 01:04:42,336
that you knew where to find us.

1474
01:04:42,378 --> 01:04:45,923
I love them and I will treasurethem always.

1475
01:04:46,007 --> 01:04:47,842
Thank you.

1476
01:04:47,925 --> 01:04:50,303
Leah, this one's for you.

1477
01:04:56,934 --> 01:04:59,353
[instrumental music]

1478
01:05:02,106 --> 01:05:03,983
An angel!

1479
01:05:04,025 --> 01:05:05,693
Oh..

1480
01:05:05,735 --> 01:05:08,112
(Sydney)'I saw it and thought of you'

1481
01:05:08,195 --> 01:05:10,031
'the very first momentthat I did.'

1482
01:05:10,114 --> 01:05:13,451
So, now, you can have an angelright next to your heart.

1483
01:05:13,534 --> 01:05:15,453
Thank you, Sydney.I love it.

1484
01:05:15,494 --> 01:05:17,747
I'm so glad, sweet girl.

1485
01:05:19,624 --> 01:05:23,794
And this one is, technically,for both of you.

1486
01:05:23,878 --> 01:05:24,837
Oh.

1487
01:05:26,380 --> 01:05:27,590
Hmm.

1488
01:05:30,217 --> 01:05:31,177
A box!

1489
01:05:31,218 --> 01:05:32,887
[laughing]

1490
01:05:32,970 --> 01:05:34,138
'Open it.'

1491
01:05:34,263 --> 01:05:36,015
[music box chiming]

1492
01:05:36,140 --> 01:05:37,141
(Jonathan)'Whoa.'

1493
01:05:37,224 --> 01:05:39,018
Oh, look!

1494
01:05:39,143 --> 01:05:41,145
Got it?Like your ringtone.

1495
01:05:41,187 --> 01:05:42,438
Oh, yeah.

1496
01:05:42,480 --> 01:05:44,148
Hey, that's perfect.Thanks.

1497
01:05:44,273 --> 01:05:46,317
Side joke, huh?You get the inside joke.

1498
01:05:46,359 --> 01:05:49,320
And, Sydney, dad and I

1499
01:05:49,403 --> 01:05:52,990
have one more gift...for you.

1500
01:05:53,032 --> 01:05:55,201
- You do?- 'Yes.'

1501
01:05:55,242 --> 01:05:56,661
(Sydney)Aw.

1502
01:05:56,786 --> 01:05:57,495
[gasps]

1503
01:05:57,495 --> 01:06:00,665
What in the world can it..

1504
01:06:06,754 --> 01:06:08,130
Wow.

1505
01:06:08,214 --> 01:06:09,340
'Guys.'

1506
01:06:09,465 --> 01:06:11,258
'That is so beautiful.'

1507
01:06:11,342 --> 01:06:15,096
So you'll remember uswherever you are.

1508
01:06:15,179 --> 01:06:16,514
Come here.

1509
01:06:17,682 --> 01:06:19,225
Thank you.I love it.

1510
01:06:19,350 --> 01:06:20,935
Oh, I love it, I love it.

1511
01:06:20,976 --> 01:06:24,021
[cell phone buzzing]Ugh! It's Kerry calling meagain. I'm so sorry.

1512
01:06:24,105 --> 01:06:25,773
- Oh, no, that's fine.- Will you please excuse me?

1513
01:06:25,856 --> 01:06:28,150
- I have to take this.- 'Yeah, yeah, yeah. Go on.'

1514
01:06:28,192 --> 01:06:29,860
She's been calling all day.

1515
01:06:29,985 --> 01:06:31,654
(Jonathan)We'll open some other presents..

1516
01:06:31,737 --> 01:06:33,823
- It's perfect.- That's really nice.

1517
01:06:33,906 --> 01:06:35,116
Yeah.

1518
01:06:39,370 --> 01:06:41,497
- Ker?- Ugh, Sydney!

1519
01:06:41,539 --> 01:06:43,708
I've been calling youfor hours.

1520
01:06:43,833 --> 01:06:45,459
I know. I'm sorry,I just got caught up

1521
01:06:45,501 --> 01:06:47,294
in a little bitof holiday fun.

1522
01:06:47,336 --> 01:06:49,714
Well, I'm just relievedI've got you now.

1523
01:06:49,797 --> 01:06:51,632
How are you?Where are you?

1524
01:06:51,674 --> 01:06:53,175
How are your travel plansshaping up?

1525
01:06:53,217 --> 01:06:55,344
Never mind my travel plans.

1526
01:06:55,428 --> 01:06:57,054
Let's talk about yours.

1527
01:06:57,054 --> 01:06:59,098
What do you mean?

1528
01:06:59,223 --> 01:07:00,641
My friend in HRsaid you got it.

1529
01:07:00,683 --> 01:07:04,145
- What? I got what?- You got Rome.

1530
01:07:04,228 --> 01:07:05,688
I did?

1531
01:07:06,313 --> 01:07:08,315
Wait..

1532
01:07:08,399 --> 01:07:11,068
'Uh, I got Rome?I-I can't even believe that.'

1533
01:07:11,068 --> 01:07:13,070
(Kerry on phone)'Well, you better startto believe it.'

1534
01:07:13,112 --> 01:07:14,739
'Check your email.'

1535
01:07:14,822 --> 01:07:15,990
Oh..

1536
01:07:16,949 --> 01:07:19,577
Wow! Rome!

1537
01:07:19,660 --> 01:07:21,579
'I-I don't even knowwhat to say.'

1538
01:07:21,704 --> 01:07:23,080
Well, what's to say?

1539
01:07:23,205 --> 01:07:24,999
It's everythingyou ever wanted.

1540
01:07:25,082 --> 01:07:26,250
'Hello?'

1541
01:07:26,333 --> 01:07:29,253
Yeah.No, I'm here, um..

1542
01:07:29,336 --> 01:07:31,255
Are you sayingyou're not gonna grab it?

1543
01:07:31,380 --> 01:07:32,840
No, I-I-I guess, I just..

1544
01:07:32,882 --> 01:07:35,259
I have to think about it,you know?

1545
01:07:35,301 --> 01:07:36,427
Okay.

1546
01:07:36,552 --> 01:07:38,095
You work for ten yearsfor this

1547
01:07:38,220 --> 01:07:39,597
and then you get it

1548
01:07:39,597 --> 01:07:42,224
'and then you want more time?'

1549
01:07:42,308 --> 01:07:44,226
'You learned Italianfor this, Syd.'

1550
01:07:44,310 --> 01:07:47,605
No, I know.I think, it's just, um..

1551
01:07:47,688 --> 01:07:49,940
It's just such a surprise,you know?

1552
01:07:50,065 --> 01:07:52,693
Okay, listen, I landin Chicago late tonight.

1553
01:07:52,735 --> 01:07:54,487
Let's meet upin the hotel lobby tomorrow

1554
01:07:54,528 --> 01:07:57,281
and chat before youcatch your flight, okay?

1555
01:07:57,406 --> 01:07:59,325
Um.. Hey, I gotta go.

1556
01:07:59,366 --> 01:08:01,410
I'm gonna call you back laterthough, okay?

1557
01:08:01,452 --> 01:08:03,913
- I promise.- 'Okay, you better.'

1558
01:08:15,299 --> 01:08:18,511
[instrumental music]

1559
01:08:19,553 --> 01:08:20,805
[sighs]

1560
01:08:23,390 --> 01:08:24,767
Hi.

1561
01:08:25,768 --> 01:08:27,144
Hi.

1562
01:08:27,269 --> 01:08:29,814
So, uh, you got Rome?

1563
01:08:30,523 --> 01:08:31,649
Sorry.

1564
01:08:31,774 --> 01:08:33,275
I overheardyour conversation.

1565
01:08:33,359 --> 01:08:36,403
[chuckles]That's okay.

1566
01:08:36,487 --> 01:08:38,155
Um, it's not definite yet

1567
01:08:38,239 --> 01:08:40,533
but, um, they need someoneto fill in pretty fast

1568
01:08:40,574 --> 01:08:44,662
and they said that I'm basicallya shoo-in for the job

1569
01:08:44,745 --> 01:08:46,872
if I can justget there by Christmas.

1570
01:08:48,332 --> 01:08:50,501
- That's great.- Yes.

1571
01:08:50,543 --> 01:08:54,004
Well, congratulations.I-I know you really wanted it.

1572
01:08:54,046 --> 01:08:55,631
Thank you.

1573
01:08:58,092 --> 01:09:00,261
It's just, uh..

1574
01:09:00,302 --> 01:09:01,554
I guess, getting the newsright now

1575
01:09:01,679 --> 01:09:04,265
feels like,a little overwhelming.

1576
01:09:11,522 --> 01:09:14,775
[sighs]So, you're off then?

1577
01:09:15,776 --> 01:09:17,820
I have to leave tomorrow.

1578
01:09:32,543 --> 01:09:34,879
[sighs]I, um..

1579
01:09:35,004 --> 01:09:37,715
I should probablyget back to my hotel.

1580
01:09:39,216 --> 01:09:40,676
Alright.

1581
01:09:42,177 --> 01:09:43,637
Okay.

1582
01:09:46,724 --> 01:09:49,101
Thank you for everything.

1583
01:09:55,608 --> 01:09:57,860
[instrumental music]

1584
01:09:59,194 --> 01:10:01,238
[laptop keys clacking]

1585
01:10:01,363 --> 01:10:02,573
Whoa!Where's the fire?

1586
01:10:02,615 --> 01:10:05,534
I just can't believeChristmas Eve is tonight.

1587
01:10:05,618 --> 01:10:08,871
Yes, it is. Oh, we have to hangsome stockings soon.

1588
01:10:08,954 --> 01:10:13,250
We are going to seeSydney again...aren't we?

1589
01:10:13,250 --> 01:10:15,920
Tsk. I hope so.

1590
01:10:16,003 --> 01:10:17,922
But we have Christmasto prepare for.

1591
01:10:17,963 --> 01:10:21,425
I thought she wasn't leavinguntil Christmas day.

1592
01:10:21,425 --> 01:10:23,761
She doesn't like us anymore?

1593
01:10:23,886 --> 01:10:26,096
Oh, no, no.It's not like that.

1594
01:10:26,096 --> 01:10:27,890
So, why did she leave early?

1595
01:10:27,973 --> 01:10:29,600
Sometimes someone comesinto your life

1596
01:10:29,642 --> 01:10:31,936
and can't stay for long

1597
01:10:32,019 --> 01:10:34,647
but it doesn't mean thatthey don't have an impact.

1598
01:10:34,772 --> 01:10:36,398
What's an impact?

1599
01:10:36,440 --> 01:10:39,443
It means we're gonnaremember her.

1600
01:10:39,526 --> 01:10:42,279
- I'm going to miss her.- I know.

1601
01:10:44,406 --> 01:10:46,450
Will she be okay?

1602
01:10:46,533 --> 01:10:47,910
I think so. Why?

1603
01:10:47,993 --> 01:10:51,330
She's travelingall by herself.

1604
01:10:54,124 --> 01:10:55,626
Come here.

1605
01:10:58,337 --> 01:11:00,839
[speaking in foreign language]

1606
01:11:00,965 --> 01:11:04,718
No, Lorenzo, I don't reallyfeel like going to the market.

1607
01:11:04,802 --> 01:11:06,553
[speaking in foreign language]

1608
01:11:06,637 --> 01:11:09,473
No, I am not avoiding things.

1609
01:11:09,598 --> 01:11:12,142
[speaking in foreign language]

1610
01:11:12,226 --> 01:11:13,686
Ugh!

1611
01:11:24,405 --> 01:11:27,157
"Unaccompanied Grown-up."

1612
01:11:31,328 --> 01:11:33,789
[telephone ringing]

1613
01:11:38,252 --> 01:11:39,420
Hello.

1614
01:11:41,005 --> 01:11:42,506
I do?

1615
01:11:42,506 --> 01:11:44,675
Okay, I'll be right down.

1616
01:11:49,346 --> 01:11:51,015
[elevator bell dings]

1617
01:11:52,725 --> 01:11:54,143
(Leah)'Sydney!'

1618
01:11:54,226 --> 01:11:55,894
[chuckles]

1619
01:11:57,104 --> 01:11:58,939
Hi.

1620
01:11:59,023 --> 01:12:01,859
Leah reminded me thatyou're still in our care

1621
01:12:01,984 --> 01:12:03,777
for a few more hours,so I wanted to make sure

1622
01:12:03,861 --> 01:12:07,489
our unaccompanied grown-up waspacked and ready for her trip.

1623
01:12:07,573 --> 01:12:08,949
Almost.

1624
01:12:09,742 --> 01:12:11,785
My flight's in a few hours.

1625
01:12:13,245 --> 01:12:14,580
How's your column going?

1626
01:12:14,705 --> 01:12:16,707
- All done.- That's great.

1627
01:12:16,790 --> 01:12:19,835
Thank you, Sydney,for everything.

1628
01:12:20,294 --> 01:12:22,046
Uh..

1629
01:12:22,129 --> 01:12:23,839
It was the best Christmasgift of all

1630
01:12:23,922 --> 01:12:26,300
that you were assigned..

1631
01:12:26,383 --> 01:12:27,718
...to look after Leah.

1632
01:12:27,760 --> 01:12:30,304
What time's your flight?

1633
01:12:31,472 --> 01:12:35,559
It's at, um, 7 p.m.

1634
01:12:35,684 --> 01:12:38,937
'So, if you look up in the skyaround 7:15'

1635
01:12:39,063 --> 01:12:41,231
and you see a plane overhead

1636
01:12:41,315 --> 01:12:43,567
just know that I'll be wavingdown at you, okay?

1637
01:12:43,692 --> 01:12:46,236
So, you're flyingChristmas Eve?

1638
01:12:48,197 --> 01:12:50,908
Tsk. Yes, I am.

1639
01:12:51,992 --> 01:12:54,787
But, um, I thinkI'm in pretty good company

1640
01:12:54,912 --> 01:12:57,039
because, if Iremember correctly

1641
01:12:57,122 --> 01:13:00,000
uh, somebody else flieson Christmas Eve.

1642
01:13:00,084 --> 01:13:01,752
- It's, um--- Santa.

1643
01:13:01,877 --> 01:13:04,296
- Oh, yeah.- Santa. Yeah.

1644
01:13:04,421 --> 01:13:05,422
And if I see him

1645
01:13:05,589 --> 01:13:09,009
I'm going to put ina very good word for you.

1646
01:13:15,432 --> 01:13:16,934
[clearing throat]

1647
01:13:17,601 --> 01:13:19,812
I, um..

1648
01:13:21,939 --> 01:13:25,192
Sorry, I'm not really goodat saying goodbye.

1649
01:13:26,151 --> 01:13:29,363
(Leah)'Then let's say in Italian.'

1650
01:13:30,322 --> 01:13:32,032
Arrivederci.

1651
01:13:38,831 --> 01:13:40,290
[chuckles]

1652
01:13:40,332 --> 01:13:41,583
Come here.

1653
01:13:42,459 --> 01:13:45,003
[mellow music]

1654
01:13:53,929 --> 01:13:56,849
Arrivederci,beautiful.

1655
01:14:00,727 --> 01:14:03,981
[instrumental music]

1656
01:14:19,246 --> 01:14:20,497
[sighs]

1657
01:14:20,581 --> 01:14:21,665
[humming]

1658
01:14:21,707 --> 01:14:24,835
- Hey, you okay?- Huh? Oh, yeah. I'm fine.

1659
01:14:24,918 --> 01:14:27,129
Sure about that?

1660
01:14:27,171 --> 01:14:29,840
Well, if I told you the truth,you'd just say, "I told you so."

1661
01:14:29,840 --> 01:14:32,092
No, I-I won't, I promise.

1662
01:14:32,134 --> 01:14:34,887
But let me guess.It's about Sydney?

1663
01:14:35,012 --> 01:14:37,556
Come on.I'll buy you an eggnog.

1664
01:14:39,099 --> 01:14:40,851
Thanks for not saying,"I told you so."

1665
01:14:40,976 --> 01:14:42,269
I don't careabout being right.

1666
01:14:42,311 --> 01:14:44,563
- I just want you to be happy.- I know.

1667
01:14:44,688 --> 01:14:45,856
She's really leaving, huh?

1668
01:14:45,939 --> 01:14:49,735
Yeah. She got offeredher dream job in Rome.

1669
01:14:49,860 --> 01:14:51,445
Uh-huh.And she took it?

1670
01:14:51,528 --> 01:14:53,155
Yeah.

1671
01:14:54,698 --> 01:14:56,867
Did you tell herhow you felt?

1672
01:14:57,701 --> 01:14:59,620
Let's say, I do tell herhow I feel

1673
01:14:59,661 --> 01:15:02,122
and let's say...she feelsthe same way.

1674
01:15:02,206 --> 01:15:03,540
I-I don't know if Leah's ready.

1675
01:15:03,665 --> 01:15:07,211
Leah or you? Maybe you'rethe one who is up in the air.

1676
01:15:07,336 --> 01:15:08,795
But to be happy,you have to be ready

1677
01:15:08,879 --> 01:15:11,173
to finally move on in life.

1678
01:15:11,256 --> 01:15:12,341
Are you?

1679
01:15:12,424 --> 01:15:14,760
[cell phone buzzing]Oh, maybe this is Sydney.

1680
01:15:14,885 --> 01:15:16,553
It's my editor.

1681
01:15:17,721 --> 01:15:19,598
Hey there.

1682
01:15:19,640 --> 01:15:21,016
Oh.

1683
01:15:22,059 --> 01:15:24,603
Thank you.Thanks.

1684
01:15:25,395 --> 01:15:26,897
Merry Christmas.

1685
01:15:26,939 --> 01:15:29,107
News?

1686
01:15:29,233 --> 01:15:31,485
- She loved the column.- Oh, great.

1687
01:15:31,568 --> 01:15:32,694
Yeah.

1688
01:15:33,779 --> 01:15:35,405
Can you watch Leahthis afternoon?

1689
01:15:35,447 --> 01:15:36,740
Sure. Why?

1690
01:15:36,865 --> 01:15:38,617
Well, the column's done,but I promised Sydney

1691
01:15:38,659 --> 01:15:40,118
that I'd find outhow her parents met

1692
01:15:40,244 --> 01:15:42,120
and I haven'tdone that yet.

1693
01:15:42,246 --> 01:15:45,082
Okay.Sounds good.

1694
01:15:45,123 --> 01:15:47,918
Leah, come on, let's go.

1695
01:16:05,686 --> 01:16:07,020
Mm.

1696
01:16:12,609 --> 01:16:15,612
[instrumental music]

1697
01:16:32,587 --> 01:16:35,132
Sydney, there you are.

1698
01:16:35,716 --> 01:16:36,633
Kerry.

1699
01:16:36,633 --> 01:16:37,801
- Hi.- Hi.

1700
01:16:37,801 --> 01:16:39,052
How are you? Mmm.

1701
01:16:39,094 --> 01:16:42,597
I got in at midnight,I slept like a log.

1702
01:16:42,681 --> 01:16:44,850
What do you say we grabsome peppermint mochas

1703
01:16:44,975 --> 01:16:46,101
and then headto the airport?

1704
01:16:46,184 --> 01:16:49,354
Sure. I could usea sympathetic ear.

1705
01:16:49,479 --> 01:16:51,273
You got it.

1706
01:16:52,065 --> 01:16:55,319
[indistinct chatter]

1707
01:17:07,080 --> 01:17:09,625
[mellow music]

1708
01:17:18,258 --> 01:17:20,636
(man on PA)'Okay, skaters, ten more minutesof free skating'

1709
01:17:20,719 --> 01:17:23,430
'till we clear the icefor hockey practice.'

1710
01:17:23,513 --> 01:17:25,098
"Hockey."

1711
01:17:32,856 --> 01:17:36,193
Excuse me? Hey, did they sayhockey's gonna take the ice?

1712
01:17:36,193 --> 01:17:37,736
Just for a couple of hours.

1713
01:17:37,778 --> 01:17:39,529
Christmas Pairs Competitionis tonight.

1714
01:17:39,571 --> 01:17:43,033
Oh. How long have they beendoing that competition?

1715
01:17:43,033 --> 01:17:44,868
For as long as I can remember.

1716
01:17:44,910 --> 01:17:46,203
[sighs]

1717
01:17:50,123 --> 01:17:51,416
Hey, it's Jonathanin Features.

1718
01:17:51,541 --> 01:17:53,710
Can I talk to Jeremyin Archives?

1719
01:17:53,835 --> 01:17:55,587
Thanks.

1720
01:17:55,629 --> 01:17:57,172
Hey, Jeremy.

1721
01:17:57,255 --> 01:17:58,548
We need to look througharchives again.

1722
01:17:58,632 --> 01:18:01,343
It's a long shot,but I got a hunch.

1723
01:18:01,385 --> 01:18:04,137
Look, I knowit's Christmas Eve.

1724
01:18:04,221 --> 01:18:06,348
I'll head down there myself.

1725
01:18:09,059 --> 01:18:10,477
I know you've hada whirlwind week

1726
01:18:10,560 --> 01:18:14,648
but Rome will be a wholenew chapter for you, right?

1727
01:18:14,689 --> 01:18:15,774
Yes.

1728
01:18:15,816 --> 01:18:17,192
I hope so.

1729
01:18:17,275 --> 01:18:20,112
I mean, and one thing you neverhave to think about ever again

1730
01:18:20,153 --> 01:18:22,948
is jetlag every timeyou want to see somewhere new

1731
01:18:23,073 --> 01:18:24,449
in Europe or Africa

1732
01:18:24,491 --> 01:18:28,078
'cause you'll just beone or two time zones away.

1733
01:18:28,120 --> 01:18:29,413
That's why I love you.

1734
01:18:29,538 --> 01:18:31,623
You always knowhow to cheer me up.

1735
01:18:31,748 --> 01:18:33,542
It's my pleasure.

1736
01:18:33,625 --> 01:18:34,584
And, you know, I get it.

1737
01:18:34,751 --> 01:18:37,754
Jonathan sounds likea really great guy.

1738
01:18:37,796 --> 01:18:39,381
He is.

1739
01:18:41,716 --> 01:18:44,261
Oh, speaking of..

1740
01:18:44,344 --> 01:18:46,430
I think his articlemight be out by now.

1741
01:18:46,555 --> 01:18:47,764
Ooh.

1742
01:18:47,848 --> 01:18:49,599
Ah. So exciting.

1743
01:18:50,267 --> 01:18:52,144
"A Christmas Story."

1744
01:18:53,353 --> 01:18:56,398
- Oh, your cab's here.- Oh.

1745
01:18:56,481 --> 01:18:59,651
- Send it to me, okay?- I will.

1746
01:19:01,069 --> 01:19:02,821
- Oh.- Oh.

1747
01:19:02,946 --> 01:19:04,948
[both laughing]

1748
01:19:05,073 --> 01:19:06,366
(Kerry)I'm excited for you.

1749
01:19:06,408 --> 01:19:08,285
- Promise you'll come see me?- Of course!

1750
01:19:08,285 --> 01:19:09,870
- Soon?- That's a given.

1751
01:19:09,953 --> 01:19:11,872
[laughing]Oh, you better.

1752
01:19:16,960 --> 01:19:19,212
(Jonathan) For most folks, the days up till Christmas

1753
01:19:19,296 --> 01:19:21,965
are about searching for trees,  treats and gifts.

1754
01:19:21,965 --> 01:19:23,425
But for one hometown girl

1755
01:19:23,467 --> 01:19:25,093
it was a different kind of search

1756
01:19:25,177 --> 01:19:27,179
for a Christmas story of her own.

1757
01:19:27,220 --> 01:19:29,681
A search to discover how her parents

1758
01:19:29,806 --> 01:19:33,643
Steve and Josephine met, one Chicago Christmas

1759
01:19:33,643 --> 01:19:35,187
a long time ago.

1760
01:19:37,856 --> 01:19:40,901
[mellow music]

1761
01:19:54,664 --> 01:19:57,709
[indistinct chatter]

1762
01:20:04,758 --> 01:20:07,802
[cheering]

1763
01:20:15,018 --> 01:20:17,604
[music continues]

1764
01:20:18,855 --> 01:20:21,358
And, in the end, while we may never know the story

1765
01:20:21,441 --> 01:20:23,151
of how Steve and Josephine met

1766
01:20:23,193 --> 01:20:24,361
they will always be a part

1767
01:20:24,444 --> 01:20:26,071
of Sydney's Christmas story

1768
01:20:26,112 --> 01:20:28,365
and the memories we found along the way.

1769
01:20:28,406 --> 01:20:30,867
Our Christmas memories are like lights on a tree

1770
01:20:30,951 --> 01:20:33,620
each one that lights up, illuminates a moment

1771
01:20:33,703 --> 01:20:36,706
of happiness past and happiness future.

1772
01:20:36,790 --> 01:20:40,001
And these are the lights that guide us home.

1773
01:20:43,004 --> 01:20:44,214
[sighs]

1774
01:20:44,214 --> 01:20:47,509
[music continues]

1775
01:21:04,776 --> 01:21:07,863
[airplane droning]

1776
01:21:18,123 --> 01:21:19,583
Jonathan?

1777
01:21:20,292 --> 01:21:21,585
Sydney.

1778
01:21:21,710 --> 01:21:24,838
You're supposed to beat 35,000 feet up there.

1779
01:21:24,921 --> 01:21:27,007
Yeah.But, I'm here.

1780
01:21:28,008 --> 01:21:29,384
And why are you here?

1781
01:21:29,467 --> 01:21:31,428
I came to take a peekat the pairs skating.

1782
01:21:31,428 --> 01:21:33,221
They're having it tonight.

1783
01:21:33,263 --> 01:21:36,099
Jonathan, I read your column.

1784
01:21:36,141 --> 01:21:38,101
I loved it.

1785
01:21:38,226 --> 01:21:40,395
Especially, the ending.

1786
01:21:42,689 --> 01:21:43,982
May I?

1787
01:21:44,774 --> 01:21:46,610
Sure.

1788
01:21:46,693 --> 01:21:48,904
"Our search endedatop a gazebo

1789
01:21:48,987 --> 01:21:51,281
"where countless othershave stood.

1790
01:21:52,240 --> 01:21:53,700
"Gazing out at the city

1791
01:21:53,783 --> 01:21:58,079
"twinkling with a millionmemories and moments

1792
01:21:58,163 --> 01:22:01,917
and maybe that's a giftin itself."

1793
01:22:04,127 --> 01:22:05,587
Thank you.

1794
01:22:08,632 --> 01:22:11,051
I had to come back hereand see..

1795
01:22:12,135 --> 01:22:14,512
...the gazeboone last time.

1796
01:22:16,306 --> 01:22:19,517
The thing is, I've beento so many amazing places

1797
01:22:19,643 --> 01:22:21,811
and I guessI never expected

1798
01:22:21,895 --> 01:22:26,942
to feel such a specialconnection with just one..

1799
01:22:27,943 --> 01:22:29,319
...place.

1800
01:22:29,361 --> 01:22:30,904
'And I do.'

1801
01:22:31,446 --> 01:22:33,365
This is home.

1802
01:22:34,658 --> 01:22:38,203
Um, Sydney,can I tell you something?

1803
01:22:38,244 --> 01:22:41,873
Um, the thing about reporters iswe never give up

1804
01:22:41,915 --> 01:22:44,793
and I did some diggingand I found something.

1805
01:22:44,876 --> 01:22:48,338
- Found what?- It's a Christmas gift for you.

1806
01:22:48,380 --> 01:22:49,589
A story, actually.

1807
01:22:49,673 --> 01:22:51,174
(man on PA)'Hockey's winding up shortly.'

1808
01:22:51,299 --> 01:22:54,344
'Pairs, ten minutesand the ice is yours.'

1809
01:22:54,427 --> 01:22:57,347
About a young womanwho loves to skate.

1810
01:22:57,472 --> 01:23:01,434
And she, uh, would practiceright here at this very rink.

1811
01:23:01,476 --> 01:23:03,186
But one year,when she came to rehearse

1812
01:23:03,311 --> 01:23:05,063
for the ChristmasPairs Competition

1813
01:23:05,188 --> 01:23:07,315
her partner cancelled.

1814
01:23:07,399 --> 01:23:10,193
She was sodisappointed because..

1815
01:23:10,276 --> 01:23:12,821
...after all,dancing was her passion..

1816
01:23:12,862 --> 01:23:14,280
...on the ice and off.

1817
01:23:14,322 --> 01:23:15,740
Go on.

1818
01:23:15,865 --> 01:23:17,242
A hockey player

1819
01:23:17,367 --> 01:23:19,869
saw her on that gazebo.

1820
01:23:19,953 --> 01:23:22,372
He worked ata Christmas tree farm.

1821
01:23:22,414 --> 01:23:24,249
And he was exhaustedat the end of the day

1822
01:23:24,290 --> 01:23:25,792
but he saw how muchit meant to her

1823
01:23:25,875 --> 01:23:29,254
so he volunteeredto be her skating partner.

1824
01:23:29,379 --> 01:23:31,631
Now, he wasn't muchof a dancer..

1825
01:23:32,590 --> 01:23:34,384
...but he knew the ice.

1826
01:23:34,426 --> 01:23:36,720
And with her help,after a couple of weeks

1827
01:23:36,803 --> 01:23:39,973
they skated circlesaround the competition.

1828
01:23:40,015 --> 01:23:42,475
E-even a sprained ankledidn't stop him

1829
01:23:42,517 --> 01:23:46,062
from winningthe competition..

1830
01:23:46,146 --> 01:23:48,148
...and fromfalling in love.

1831
01:23:48,189 --> 01:23:49,899
But how do you knowall of this?

1832
01:23:49,983 --> 01:23:51,735
It's all in this article,my associate and I

1833
01:23:51,735 --> 01:23:53,570
'dug up from the archives.'

1834
01:23:53,570 --> 01:23:55,196
I was gonna mail it to Rome.

1835
01:23:55,280 --> 01:23:57,657
'It ran as a human intereststory in the paper'

1836
01:23:57,741 --> 01:23:59,743
'with a little backgroundof how your folks met.'

1837
01:23:59,868 --> 01:24:01,369
First names only,and that's why

1838
01:24:01,411 --> 01:24:03,037
it didn't show up earlier.

1839
01:24:03,079 --> 01:24:05,540
'Josephine and Steve.'

1840
01:24:06,041 --> 01:24:07,542
Wow.

1841
01:24:09,294 --> 01:24:10,503
Mom and dad.

1842
01:24:10,587 --> 01:24:13,339
Jonathan, this is the bestChristmas present

1843
01:24:13,423 --> 01:24:15,759
that you could ever give me.

1844
01:24:15,759 --> 01:24:18,470
Well, I'm glad you like it.

1845
01:24:18,595 --> 01:24:20,764
- But I'm sorry.- For what?

1846
01:24:20,889 --> 01:24:23,099
Well, now, I've made youmiss two flights.

1847
01:24:23,183 --> 01:24:24,893
[chuckles]

1848
01:24:26,227 --> 01:24:30,398
This is one planeI am so not sorry to miss.

1849
01:24:30,482 --> 01:24:34,736
And, you know,Chicago is a hub..

1850
01:24:34,819 --> 01:24:36,738
...and..

1851
01:24:36,821 --> 01:24:40,116
...a great home basefor adventures.

1852
01:24:40,200 --> 01:24:41,618
Are you sure?

1853
01:24:41,743 --> 01:24:44,454
Nobody's ever confusedChicago with Rome.

1854
01:24:44,454 --> 01:24:46,372
No, they haven't.

1855
01:24:46,456 --> 01:24:48,124
But, um, you may not know this

1856
01:24:48,249 --> 01:24:50,126
but the pizza'stop-notch here.

1857
01:24:50,168 --> 01:24:51,336
That's true.

1858
01:24:51,461 --> 01:24:54,506
And...if it's Chicago

1859
01:24:54,631 --> 01:24:58,468
then...it'll be likecoming home.

1860
01:24:58,593 --> 01:25:02,889
Would you like to hang outwith Leah and I this evening?

1861
01:25:02,972 --> 01:25:05,975
We're gonna drink some eggnog,and sing some carols.

1862
01:25:06,017 --> 01:25:08,144
I mean, unless you've gotsome other Christmas plans.

1863
01:25:08,269 --> 01:25:10,480
Nothing wouldmake me happier.

1864
01:25:10,605 --> 01:25:13,817
[instrumental music]

1865
01:25:52,522 --> 01:25:55,775
[instrumental music]