Original subtitles

Come on, Danny!

No waste time! There's work to be done!

On, daughter!

On, listen!

It's doing night before Christmas with the horses again.

He's ready for Chelsea. Oh!

Tonight's the first Christmas movie, Season for Miracles.

That's a good one.

It's on at 8. If your homework's done.

It will be.

Tomorrow is a big work day.

Remember, Dad, I've got my shoot for the yearbook in the morning.

That's not going to work.

For school, I'm doing the class photos tomorrow.

Not tomorrow.

Yes, tomorrow. I told you a long time ago. Danny, if you can see for yourself,

the snow is going to add hours to picking up and bailing the trees.

That's why I'm telling you now. Well, you're going to have to...

Call your teacher and postpone it. I need you all day.

This is important.

So is this.

You gonna pay the bills?

Hey!

Come back here!

He can see for himself.

Not now.

It's Bridget.

What is it?

I don't think he's too mad.

I'm not hungry.

It was a good movie.

I've seen it.

He just wants to get ready for New York.

It's getting worse every year.

He misses Mom.

It's just one day.

Not just one day.

It's a yearbook. There's a deadline.

I'm going to miss our talent recital during third period. It's not the same,

Bridget. That yearbook is the kind of thing that looks good on a college

Well, maybe they'll let you do it anyway. Another day.

I don't understand the way things work.

When's the pickup?

The trucks will be here in a few hours.

They're always late.

No, the trees have to be completely loaded, ready to go by 9 a .m. tomorrow.

it's shake a leg.

Looks good.

Danny, come on.

Hurry up before your sister's food gets cold.

Thanks, Mama. Come on, Danny.

You're just going to sit here in silence?

Well, gee, Dad, what do you want me to say?

Hmm?

How happy I am that I let down my friends on the yearbook staff?

This is a working farm.

And believe it or not, you're an essential part of how it works. The way

Bridget have pitched in this year has made all the difference. And what about

next year?

When do I get to decide what I want to do? When you get your priorities

straight.

This will all be yours one day. Don't you get that?

Mom would never let you do this.

What did you say?

Guess who won the talent recital at school?

Luanne Goretzky.

All set.

Come on, Danny.

Here we go.

Almost there.

Have you picked out a Broadway show yet? I'll do anything with music.

Bet you're ready for Mrs. Glynn's cooking.

I can't wait.

Yay, a real cook.

Hey, without me, you'd starve.

Well, you know, it's that time of year when the Byrne family hits town.

Hello. Go ahead.

How are you doing?

Another year, another crop harvested.

And this one's so tall I'm getting dizzy just looking at you. Hi.

You're not too grown up for my cookies, I hope. No.

Oh,

soon you'll be telling your father how to run the farm. He already is.

And who are you?

Oh, I bet you're excited to have another month off from school.

Of course.

We're going to have loads of fun this year.

Come on in and eat.

Oh, you're too beautiful.

That box there.

Here comes the museum lady.

Oh, we start off with a challenge.

Picture your sights on her.

Yes, she won't want one. Of course she won't. She has one on one for years, but

we're going to change that.

Like I said, a little challenge.

I have got a beautiful Christmas tree for you this year. Hi, hi, welcome back.

Stars in the branches, right? No, no, no, that's star dust.

Oh, right. I've got a white fir right here, just like the ones you used to

This is the year I sell you a tree. No, it really isn't.

Oh, yeah. Told you.

Dad, there's a man that just bought some roasted chestnuts.

Promising. Well, today we can't sell a Christmas tree to a guy buying

Today we're out of business.

Here you are.

I just came up here.

You did some good work today.

Yeah, yeah.

I think I'm going to hang up here for a bit.

Try some time exposures.

Okay.

All right.

So... I might be a while.

Make sure you get some rest.

Okay, Dad.

See you in the morning.

All right.

Morning. Morning, son.

Sit down, Danny. How about the bag?

Uh, thanks, but I thought I'd take a walk around.

Now? Yeah, it's for a little bit.

Sit down and eat.

We've got set up to do. We'll talk about time off later.

Well, Merry Christmas. Thank you.

Here you go.

Where's Danny?

Well, he said he'd be back.

Back from where?

What does that mean?

I don't know. He went off that way.

Well, how long ago was that?

We were busy.

Morning.

Captain Lopez at 10.

I mean, is it New York or is it Disneyland?

First time here?

Yeah, it's something I didn't expect, you know?

Yeah.

She's pretty special.

Stick around.

That's nice views from up in the tower.

Okay.

I'm Danny.

Bill. Nice to meet you, Bill.

Nice to meet you, too.

Maybe you could show me around or something?

I'd be happy to.

Just give me a few minutes to finish up here.

Five minutes until closing.

Well, hello.

How's the Christmas tree business going?

That was really taken in 1868?

Yes.

I love these old shots.

They're made from glass plates.

They're amazing.

I feel the same way.

I think it'd be so cool to work here.

To get a job in photography, do you have to go to college? It helps.

Are you planning to become a photographer?

Oh, man, that's like a dream.

Well, have you ever taken a class?

No, but... I do

shoot all the time.

Wow, I like that.

It's my mom's.

She gave it to me when I was 10.

Check these out.

You took these?

Mm -hmm. Back home.

And there's... They're great.

So, um...

This is Clement Clark Moore. He wrote The Night Before Christmas.

He did.

It was called A Visit from St. Nicholas originally.

He wrote it on a sleigh ride home from Greenwich Village on Christmas Eve of

1822.

I took that one with a little sugar.

It really works.

Are you sure that's right?

How's the math going?

You are in trouble.

Did you see Dad?

He's busy with the customer. He didn't see me.

He was asking for you.

Where have you been?

This is the most incredible city.

I mean, the energy, the colors, the people, the movement. I mean,

Perhaps you should go out and see if your father needs any help.

Never mind.

I may do without him.

Rockin' and a -jingle -danglin' for the holiday.

A -Christmastime's around the bend, the room's a -crackin'.

Rockin' and a -jingle -danglin' on Christmas

Eve.

Everyone's hangin' round the fire as the children rest their feet.

I remember...

But this year I'm hoping for someone tall and handsome by the tree.

Rockin' and jostle bustlin' for a gift of today.

But now beneath the mistletoe is where I'd rather be Your

eyes in and a single jangling This time it's here

A merry Christmas, one and all And a happy

new year Hey, Catherine. We're heading down to Charlie's Tavern for

drinks. Want to come? Oh, I'm taking some work home tonight. Thanks so much,

though. Okay, see you tomorrow. Bye.

Hey, you're back.

Yeah, I had to get one more look.

When do you head home?

In a couple days.

You know, I think that's the same street where we sell our trees.

That's the same building.

It is?

Do they still take these photographs?

Not often. It's a very fragile process.

You know, if you're really interested in this, you should definitely check out

some of the photography schools here in New York.

Well, have you ever been to Parsons?

I'd never get in. Are you kidding?

With the photographs you showed me, you'd have an excellent chance.

Really? Absolutely.

As an artist, you should never doubt yourself.

There you go, Father. Our last three at a bargain price.

God bless you.

I have to say, I've got a real knack for waiting for the last possible smoke.

What can I say? New York's an expensive place. You've got to take your bargains

where you can find them.

I thought we agreed no presents.

It's not much.

Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas to you. See you next year.

Yeah.

Well, that's it.

It's early.

Can we still go see a Broadway show?

Oh, God.

I don't know about that.

What are these?

When did you get these?

I've got my ways.

All right, it starts at 8, so let's go get Miss Quinn.

Come on, Danny.

I think I'm tired out. Come on, it'll be fun.

I just don't feel like going.

Your sister's been looking forward to this since she got here. Now, let's not

disappoint her. Let's go.

You go.

This is to celebrate all of our hard work. You deserve this just as much as

anybody. Now look, we'll go out tonight.

Then tomorrow, we'll have Christmas dinner with Mrs. Quinn.

We'll pack up and we'll head home.

Dad.

I'm not going home with you and Bridget.

What do you mean you're not coming home with us?

I'm going to stay here. Would you just stop it here? Bridget, hold on.

Look, I mean it.

I'm going to find a job and make my way.

Oh. You're going to find a job and make your way.

I can't talk to you about it.

That's right, because it's nonsense.

You know, you taught me not to waste time talking when there's work to be

Hey, you are not going anywhere.

You told me that. You're 16 years old. This is New York City. Now come here.

What's going

on here?

It's my son.

He's trying to run away. He's just a kid. Whatever he knows.

It was an accident.

It didn't play that way from the street.

Did you see what happened?

Danny didn't want to go home.

I lost her.

I wouldn't worry about her. Once she calms down, I'll be back.

Don't worry, please.

Danny will be back.

Over to Rip Collins, please.

Dinner's ready.

I'll be there in a minute, hon.

Collins. Rip, it's Christy Byrne.

Hey, Christy. Good to hear from you. How are things?

Good. Good. I thought I'd let you know I'm heading down there Monday.

Any news?

Christy.

I know that you said that you'd call, but... Yeah, I know. It's been a few

months since you've been down here.

I just haven't heard anything new.

For the assumption that Danny's all right.

Wherever he is.

Right. Okay.

Yeah.

Well, thanks, and I'll see you when I get down there.

Sure thing.

I need that chicken you like.

Are you okay?

I'm okay.

You ready?

Welcome back, dears.

Most delicious as ever.

I'm so happy you're here.

Thank you.

It's good to be here.

And how are you?

Fine.

Go on now, eat.

Have you heard anything?

No, we will.

It's Mom.

Hopefully you're out having fun tonight.

Your father and I were just talking.

We haven't heard from you in a while, and I thought we might try to convince

to come up for the holidays again.

I know you said you're busy with work, but I think it might be good.

I can't help but worry that the anniversary is coming up.

Your father tells me I needn't be maudlin, but I just want to make certain

you're okay.

So that's it, I guess.

Catherine O'Mara.

Hello, Father.

I almost didn't recognize you. I know. It's been a while.

We'd love to have you back.

Thank you.

Even if it's just for a visit.

We got room for a bunch more.

Okay, here you go.

Okay.

All right.

Stay up there, Bridget.

Oh, you are too good.

Glad you noticed.

Larry is again.

Starts earlier every year.

Yeah, it's after Thanksgiving.

All I can think about when I see him is here we go again.

Christmas Day, you drop the mirror on out.

Hmm, that's not what I think about. What do you mean?

Just try to picture him chopping down one tree.

Stop it.

It doesn't hurt to look, honey.

The guy's a jerk. I know that.

But what's the harm in looking?

Okay. I gotta get to work.

Hey, this look -up promo thing's really taking off, isn't it? The last three

have all gotten a ton of responses for the newspaper.

Everyone seems to think they know where the statues are.

Where's this one?

You'll have to look up, won't you?

See how the branches glisten? That's the Cape Breton salt spray.

No, thank you.

Sometimes starlight gets caught in the branches.

I thought it was star dust.

Uh, yes. Yes, it is. It is. But when the star light reflects off the star dust,

that's when it really, uh, really shines. Oh, it's a delicate distinction,

guess.

Um, but you remember, don't think I've forgotten that beautiful smile of yours.

You're once one of the most prized customers.

In these years, I'm going to celebrate winning you back.

Good to see you.

How was your trip down? Oh, it was fine.

So, you got anything new for me?

I really just came down to see how you're doing.

Oh.

I'm okay.

Perfect. I thought you'd like them.

The caption should read, Silver Bell.

This is the one. I want to put this on banners all over town, advertising the

exhibit. Of course, we should send it to the post.

I already have.

I think we should give the photographer a bonus out of the exhibit fund. Dad,

can I have a private word with you about this lookout project?

If it involves a lookout project, then it involves Catherine, too.

Did you see the latest?

Yeah, terrific. Look, there's a group demonstrating outside the Driscoll

building this morning.

They're protesting the removal of some winged lion on the top floor.

Dad, we have $5 million tied up in that redevelopment. I'm sorry, I said I'm not

trying to lose you money. I'm just trying to do some good.

Well, your project is not doing us any good.

New Yorkers need to start looking up again. There's a world of architectural

wonders right over their heads, and they don't even notice it.

Well, I wish you'd discussed this ridiculous cross -promotion in the post

you just went ahead and did it.

It's a novelty, which is catching on, by the way.

Well, let's just keep in mind that our real estate business pays for your art

endeavors.

Don't worry.

You're doing a great job.

Good night, love.

Daddy, are you going out now?

I may go out for a little while, yeah.

Will we ever see Danny again?

If I have anything to say about it, we will.

You leave the worrying to me.

You get some rest. I'll see you in the morning.

Daddy, if we do see Danny again, what are you going to do to him?

What am I going to do to him? Are you going to hurt him?

Of course not.

I want him back.

Same as you.

Good night.

Good night, love.

Here, you'll freeze your soul out there.

Oh, I don't have the spot.

Please come back at a reasonable hour.

We can't have you out there all night.

Yes, Mrs. Quinn.

Now, don't humor me. I'm serious.

Yes, Mrs. Quinn.

I miss him, too, you know.

Good evening.

Good evening.

I'm looking for someone, my son.

His name is Daniel Byrne, he's 17 years old. I was wondering if you could take

a... No.

Are you sure? If you wouldn't mind just giving a good look at that photo. I'm

going to look at the picture again.

Thought you'd gone to bed.

Wasn't tired.

Are you all right, darling?

You can tell me anything, you know.

It's okay to be worried.

I know you're concerned about your brother and your dad.

We always did everything together.

Now it's just me and Dad pretending all the time that everything's okay.

I've been around long enough to know that these things have a way of working

out.

Sometimes I really wish Mom was here.

Oh, darling, I know.

She was a wonderful woman.

How could she not be with such a smart, lovely daughter?

She always knew the right thing to do.

So does your dad.

Maybe he'll have some luck tonight.

Excuse me, I'm looking for my son. Perhaps you could take a look at the

Yeah.

Excuse me.

Excuse me, sir.

Yeah, I'm looking for my son.

I don't know. He's 17.

He was taken a year ago. Perhaps you could... Maybe you've seen him around

somewhere?

No.

Oh, wow, that's a steal. Yeah, okay, let me go clear some space and come back

when I can get some help bringing it in. I can help.

Oh, well, thanks, officer.

It's Rip. Name's Rip.

Well, you don't have to go out of your way.

I don't mind.

All right, thanks.

Just give me one second and I'll make some space.

You know her? Yeah, just to say hi.

Uh, desk sergeant said he called last night. Yeah, remember I told you about

that postcard that Danny sent me this summer, the one at the Brooklyn Bridge?

Sure. I was over there last night, and they got me shot down at an old postcard

at the bridge.

Here's the address of one of them that looks like it sells the exact same car.

Maybe you could go over there during the day and show them that picture of Danny

I gave you. I don't know, maybe he bought it. Maybe they remember him.

I'm not trying to tell you how to do your job. They sell those cars at every

souvenir shop in Manhattan.

I know, I know, but, uh, this card is, uh... So I've got to go on.

Christy, uh... I can just feel him walking around down there by the bridge,

know?

It's all lit up at night.

The lights, they're like stars. I mean, that's what Danny must have thought. We

must miss the nighttime skies at home.

And he'd feel comfortable being near the water.

Christy, uh...

We're doing everything we can.

I know.

This

poster

is perfect.

We need these on every lamppost tomorrow.

Did you see the picture in the paper today? Oh, yeah. It looks great.

By the way, where are the bells?

I have to ask the photographer.

Well, find out. The Post has promised to run the answer on Christmas if nobody

gets it by midnight Christmas Eve.

Dad, listen, I've got to go over to the Hudson site. I'm never going to make the

show tonight.

Why don't you and Sarah and the kids go? Have a good time. Well, can't you do

that tomorrow?

I'm swamped. The curtain's at eight.

Well, I've got to scram. Looks like I'm taking my grandchildren to see The

Nutcracker tonight.

Don't work too late.

I won't.

Get in here.

New one.

What's this?

More money.

What for? A bonus for the picture of the bell. They're going up all over town.

And did you see the paper today?

Yeah, yeah, I had a good feeling about that one.

So where are they, by the way? The newspaper's been asking.

Um, I think you know.

I don't. You never told me. Well, have you tried looking up? Cute.

Danny, Mr. Rhinebeck is going to ask me again. I'm going to have to tell him

something.

He really loves your work, you know.

Really?

I wish you'd let me tell him about you. No, no, you promised no one would know.

But it could be an opportunity. Yeah, an opportunity for my dad to find me.

At some point, you're going to have to let people know.

Okay, okay, wait a minute, wait a minute.

When's the last time you had anything to eat?

Fine.

Look, I found out they're holding a GED test in mid -January at PS 652.

Now, do you think I could use the upstairs library to study for it?

You have to be out before 7 in the morning. Okay.

There is one more thing.

Do you think you could fix it so I could see my sister?

You know, without my dad finding out about it.

It won't be long. Yes, sir.

Good morning.

Still thinking about that tree?

No, but I can't help thinking about you out here in the cold. I thought you

might like some hot coffee.

Oh, gee, that's, uh, thanks.

It's funny, you know, we've seen each other around for years, and yet we don't

know each other as, uh, I'm Christopher Byrne.

Christy. Catherine O'Mara.

Oh, that's a nice Irish name.

Well, it was my husband's. But I was at a duel before Brian and I got married.

I haven't seen, uh, Brian in a while. He passed away.

Three years ago, almost to the day.

Sorry to hear that.

I lost my wife to cancer four years ago.

I came to ask for something.

Well, you brought the good confidence.

The answer is yes.

Well, my friend Lizzie and I, you know Lizzie? Oh, yes, she does.

Exactly. Well, we were going to take her daughter Rose ice skating, and I was

wondering if your little girl... Bridget?

Bridget, would like to come with us.

Well, that's very thoughtful of you, but I'm not sure.

What's going on, Daddy?

Catherine here has invited you to go ice skating. Can I?

I guess you promised to be careful. Of course.

Wonderful.

We'll meet outside, say, at 6 .30.

We'll be there.

Thank you. Thank you.

Hey,

Danny. Hi, Bill.

It's getting cold, huh?

Sure is.

Thanks for letting me crash.

Do me a favor, though, would you?

I'll leave this window unlocked for you when I can.

Be sure to shut it so it looks closed.

Boss noticed the other day.

Sorry. I'll make sure no one sees anything.

It's 6 .30.

So it is.

Wouldn't you rather go skating with me, maybe later next week?

Dad. I think Miss Quinn is planning a special meal.

Oh, it'll wait until she gets back.

She'll be fine.

I think I'm going to tag along.

What about the stand?

Oh, business has been lousy all day.

Come on.

It'll be fun.

Careful. I thought the whole idea was to get the little girl away from her

father. He invited himself. What could I do?

What if he beats Danny?

Well, I know. Danny's not going to show up now.

All right. See if this is tight enough.

Your daughter's terrific.

Yeah, she's great.

I only wish I could make things a little easier for her.

Is it hard for you to be in New York?

Because of my son?

You don't know what it's like to realize you've pushed the person you love the

most away from you.

I've been back down here.

Half a dozen times if you're looking for him, and I don't even know if he's

alive.

Oh, but he is.

Well, I pray that you're right.

If he weren't, you'd know.

When someone you love dies... Part of your heart dies.

You can't quite believe you can go on breathing.

I'm sorry that you know that.

I'm sorry, too.

About Danny.

They're good.

All right, I'll take you around.

Dad, I'm going myself.

You want me to take you around?

I'm too old.

What was I thinking?

I'm not too old.

You can take me around.

Sounds like a great idea.

Wait, wait.

Bridget, it's me.

Danny!

Okay,

okay, enough of that.

He missed you so much.

That's so fast.

You have to see him, Danny.

He came to see you.

He goes out looking for you every night.

He doesn't sleep, he cries.

That doesn't cry.

Not when he thinks anyone's looking.

Looks like he's having a blast.

How's the farm?

You're not there.

Come back.

I can't do that.

Where do you sleep?

Lots of places.

How do you eat?

I do okay. You know, I make a little money.

Let me just tell Dad that you're here. No.

Please, Bridget, I'll come see you again, Mrs. Quinn. When? When I can.

But only if you promise not to tell Dad that you saw me.

Come on, you've got to promise.

I promise.

Come here.

There she is.

Hello. Hi.

Are you having as good a time as I am?

I love you, Daddy.

Thank you so much for inviting me today.

Yeah, it was fun.

Maybe we can do something else this week. You know, hang out.

Absolutely. That'd be great.

I'm in St. Lucie's car on Sunday. We should come here.

We could do something afterwards.

Hey, Dad, can we go to church on Sunday and hear Rose sing?

I don't know, honey. Sunday's one of the busiest days.

We're practicing tomorrow morning.

You'd come then.

Rose, sweetheart, Mr. Rose's busy with his business.

No, no, no.

I'll be okay. What time?

Eight. Oh, we can do that.

How about you, Catherine?

What do you say? Would you like to come?

Oh, I'm sorry. I don't think I can.

I like this.

What's going on around here?

We're working.

Friday night, I came back to the office just past 10.

And I did something you might have proved up, Dad.

I looked up.

You did?

The library light was on.

Well, that must have been me. I was working late.

Logbook says you signed out a little before 8.

I must have left the lights on.

Sorry, I won't do it again.

Interesting thing is, when I got up here, I could see they were still on

the hallway.

But by the time I came around through your office, the lights had shut off.

Seemingly all by themselves.

Perhaps you were wrong.

Except a computer was left on.

I must have neglected to turn it off.

Look at these images. Aren't they wonderful?

Which one do you think best epitomizes what we're trying to do for the city?

I don't know, Dad. What are you trying to do?

Ring out the news that life is short and we waste too much of it rushing around.

I think we should all be a little bit more concerned with security around

My nightly ritual, I'm looking for my boy.

I must seem crazy to try to find him in a big city like this, but I got to try.

When my wife was dying, I made a promise to her I'd watch over the kids.

I wonder what she'd think if she saw me now.

I'm so sorry, but I'm sure she'd know you're doing everything you can for

Before Brian died, he promised me he'd be with me forever.

I think about that all the time.

And I get deep down, I know that he is here with me.

Just not the way I'd like him to be.

Don't give up hope on Danny.

Thank you.

All right, everybody, let's go. Let's go.

Concert positions, please.

Christmas is almost here. We don't have much rehearsal time left.

Come on.

Step up.

Nice. Becky.

Stand next to Gene. What time is it? Good.

Eyes forward. I want you to look at me. Don't worry.

I'm sure they'll be here in a minute. Make this good.

Concert pitch, please.

The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.

The stars in the sky looked down where he lay.

There she is, the museum lady. Oh, so now I'm the museum lady. We missed you

Rose's rehearsal yesterday.

I know.

She has a wonderful voice, doesn't she? She was wonderful.

She was so kind to invite Bridget along the other day and tolerated my

intrusion. I thought I'd reciprocate and invite you to dinner.

Oh.

I think it would make Bridget really happy. Yeah, we were going to go to

Chinatown. You see?

Well, I wouldn't want to disappoint Bridget.

Good. What's that then?

8 .30?

All right.

I'll see you then.

I've got to tell him the truth.

Ice skating was that good, huh?

He only did man about his own son.

How would you feel if Rose went missing for a year?

I'd be out of my mind.

What about Danny?

You know, what about what he wants?

How receptive is he going to be if you go confess to his dad?

I know, but his dad is desperate to find him.

Hey, homework time.

Okay.

See you later then.

Danny?

Danny!

Danny!

Danny!

What's going on?

I don't know.

Sorry, Saras.

Chrissy!

What happened?

I saw him.

His hat fell off his head.

He didn't want to see me.

Come with me.

with the baby he had a fever and the doctor didn't know what was causing it

they kept him at the hospital and that night i went home i saw a teddy bear i

never thought i'd see him again and this teddy bear was

all i have of him

There's something I have to tell you.

The label.

Theo?

Say, Liv.

What?

Lizzie buys old hats at auctions on Seymour.

She refurbishes them and then puts in her label before she puts them back up

sale.

So, Danny...

Bought this hat from your friend. Maybe she knows something about where he is.

Let's call her. She gave it to him.

But she would have told me or told you and you would have told me.

He asked us not to.

I've seen him.

You've seen him?

Why didn't you say something?

Where is he?

I don't know.

Where did you see him?

At... Well, at the museum. Sometimes he just shows up.

Sometimes? How many times?

On occasion, I give him my jobs.

Where is he staying?

I told you, I don't know. Is he all right?

Yes.

I've helped him whenever I could.

Why didn't you tell me this before?

He didn't want me to.

He didn't want you to. He's a kid. He's living on the street. I'm his father.

Christy, listen, please.

Do me the kindness next time of telling me if he shows up.

I just want to help.

Christy.

Hey. Hey.

Sure looks nice.

Doesn't it? Yeah.

Thanks again for helping me put it up, officer.

Officer? Oh, I was hoping you'd at least remember my name.

Oh, who says I didn't?

Well, it's, uh, it's not officer.

Okay, Rip.

Uh, much better.

You can call me Lizzie. Let's hope it doesn't be the case.

Uh, could you, could you excuse me for one second? Yeah, of course, Officer

Christy. Hey, Christy.

What's up?

We need to talk. Where you been? There's nobody watching the stand.

Everything alright?

I lost my cash box.

Whole day's earnings.

How long ago?

I don't know.

Well, how long did you leave it unattended?

I don't know, about a half an hour. I was standing right here. I saw Danny.

You saw Danny? He was watching me. He took off the moment I recognized him. I

ran down the street and I couldn't catch him.

Okay, and now your cash box is missing.

Danny didn't do this.

Sure?

He couldn't have.

But he was here.

Yeah, well, I know, but... And he ran away? Danny is no thief.

Okay, look, I'm not saying that he took it.

But if we report the theft and him as the suspect, I can put out an APB on

That way it's not just me stealing on hours looking for him.

Okay.

Are you working late again tonight?

Oh, probably.

A word to the wise.

Yes. If the library lights are on tonight, Make sure you haven't signed

Good night.

Mr. Rhinebeck. That's all I'm going to say on this subject.

Got here tonight?

One of my bosses saw the light and he left the computer on.

I'll only use the table lamps and I'll make sure I turn off the computer.

Danny, I can't afford to lose my job.

That's okay. Yeah, I'll go then.

You're not going anywhere. Would you sit down?

Here's the deal.

Study and we'll stay here tonight, but in the morning you and I are going to go

to your father.

Together.

I'll take your side, you and me against him if it comes down to it. Do we have a

deal?

Will you please put down the picture? I'm talking to you, Danny.

You got married at St. Lucie's.

Yes, I did.

Looks like it was a beautiful wedding.

It's the most beautiful day of my life.

You know, I still miss my mom, too.

Think about how much your father is missing you.

Can I go to study now?

Who is that?

Hey! Hey! Come back here.

Yeah. Yeah, I want to report an intruder that just left my building.

Yeah, he's on the M10 bus headed uptown.

I'm getting in a cab right now following him.

Yeah, I'm midtown.

What are you doing up?

Can't sleep.

What's on your mind, kiddo?

I saw him today.

Really? He was watching us from across the street.

And when I saw him, he ran away.

And then later, I found the cash box was missing.

The police are looking for him now.

For Danny?

Yeah.

He didn't take it.

I hope you're right.

He didn't take it.

I did.

It's under my bed.

Bridget. I wanted to give it to him so he could eat better.

Don't you know I would give you anything you ask for that you don't have to

steal? I saw him and he looked really bad.

You saw him too.

Only when ice skating.

That was days ago.

Why didn't you tell me this?

You made me promise.

I'm sorry.

I think he's this way, officer.

There he is up there.

Yeah, I see him.

Careful, son.

Just come back down.

We just want to talk to you.

Just a kid.

Come on. There's water on the other side.

Yes. Hello, ma 'am. Is Christopher here?

Oh, yes. Please come in.

Mr. Byrne!

Hey, Rip.

I've been meaning to call you. I found my cash boxes here all along.

I have some news.

What is it?

Two officers followed a thief who matches Danny's description into Central

Apparently, the boy tried to get away by scaling to the roof of the Belvedere

Castle. Is he okay?

He fell off the roof and into a frozen pond about 40 feet below.

He fell through the ice, but they can't tell if he got out or if he's still

under there.

Does this belong to your boy?

Yeah.

Like Danny's.

Danny?

Lawrence, what are you doing here? Are you aware one of our museum's cameras

been stolen?

I just called my father. He's on his way. How did you get that?

Did you know the boy who had this?

He didn't steal it. His name is Danny, and I loaned it to him. I thought so.

camera you are calling stolen took the picture of the silver bell.

Is that true?

Yes. He's the one that took the picture of the silver bell? Among others.

He may be dead.

He just took a 40 -foot drop off the top of Belvedere Castle in Central Park.

Danny? I just came from there.

They don't think he could have survived it.

Oh, no.

Where are you going?

I forgot to get changed.

Danny. The chair, here.

Here, here, put it back.

I'm calling an ambulance.

No. Good times you don't get us, Danny.

Give me a coat.

Come on up.

Stay warm.

Don't worry, son. Don't worry.

She's getting help.

Please don't tell.

Dan, it's what's right.

I'm going to head up to the park.

Didn't the officer want you to stay here? I know I can be helping with the

search. I just can't sit here. If Rip calls, just call my cell phone right

Hello? Is Christy Byrne there, please?

Yes, he's right here.

This is Christy.

Catherine, can I call you back?

I can't talk right now. It's about Danny.

He's here with me at the hospital.

Is he okay?

The boy's father is here. I'll tell the doctor.

He's alive.

Mr. Byrne.

Yeah, that's me. That's me.

I've stitched a rather severe cut on your son's head. He's got a concussion.

How bad is it?

Well, he's also recovering from hypothermia. I want to keep him under

observation for a while, but it looks like he got here in time.

He's okay?

We'll know a little more tomorrow.

You should go home and get some sleep. It might be a while before he's

conscious. I'm not leaving this hospital without him.

I just want to take my son home.

We'll keep you informed.

I know it's none of my business.

One of you, let that stop you.

You shouldn't force Danny to go back with you if he isn't ready.

Yeah, you're right. It's much better on the street for him.

That's not what I mean.

He wants to go to college. He's studying for the GED right now so he can do

that.

He's got talent, Christy.

You shouldn't deny him the opportunity.

Why doesn't he want what he's got?

I spent my whole life building his future, and the only thing in this life

give him is my farm.

And that's a generous gift.

You can give him something else.

You can admire and encourage his work. His work.

Why can't his work be with me?

Have you ever really looked at his pictures?

Sure, he takes good pictures.

He takes pictures well enough to make a good living in it.

Please listen to his side.

Of course I will. You think I'm some sort of monster?

I don't.

I don't.

I appreciate everything you've done for him.

But we don't need you here now.

I need to be the one to see him.

Alone.

Without you.

I get it.

Then please, God, look after Danny.

Please don't make a big deal out of it.

All I can say is welcome back

Yeah? Is there anything on the boy?

Still in intensive care from what I've heard.

He's going to be okay, right?

I hope.

Nobody said it for sure.

I'm planning on heading over there.

I, um, I want you to know I had the charges against him dropped.

Thank you.

I know that picture he took means a lot to you.

So do you.

Son.

Dad, do you remember my first big deal?

Morningdale project, right?

That's right.

I was so excited when that all came together.

I remember waking up the next morning and looking at myself in the mirror,

full of shaving cream, and saying to myself, this will grab the old man's

attention. What old man?

I thought you'd finally be impressed with me.

Son, I have always been impressed with you.

Dad, what do you think about offering a job to your young photographer?

I think it's a great idea.

Mr. Byrne, Sylvester Rhinebeck.

As in Rhinebeck Tower?

Yeah, I did build that tower. It was a long time ago. Now I'm busy hanging your

son's photos in our museum.

You're Catherine's boss.

Well, I try not to boss her around too much.

Have you seen him?

No, he hasn't woken up yet.

Well, when he does...

I want to offer him a job helping at the museum.

I appreciate everything you've done for him.

Really.

I don't think... Your son is a very special gift.

Photography is an art, and art inspires us to build a better world.

We all need it.

I know I need it.

It's something people need every bit as much as Christmas trees.

I understand that. It's just not something I can help him with.

I wish I could give him something.

You can give him the one thing that can only come from you.

What's that?

Mr. Byrne, you're a blessing.

Hey, Danny.

Dad?

Yes, I finally caught up with you.

I thought I'd never see it again.

I figured you might miss it.

And you took care of it for me. Of course.

I've taken care of a lot more, but... No.

No, you try to stop me. Couldn't we have talked about this?

Maybe we could have figured out a way for you to go to college if that's what

you wanted. That was never the problem.

I know.

I should have listened to you more.

I had dreams for your future.

The problem was they weren't yours.

I love the city, Dad.

You know, I can be me here.

And I can make it here, I know it.

You know, college is just the starting point.

I see.

Well, we'll get you out of this hospital. We'll fix up your old room at

Quinn's, the one with the fireplace.

You'll recover, and Bridget and I, will not leave New York until we help you

pass that test.

And the next Christmas when you and Bridget come back, I promise I'll be

help.

Lisa, he's going to be all right.

He's going to be fine.

Can you see him?

You bet.

There you go. A little Nova Scotia starlight captured in your own home.

Chrissy. Oh, officer.

A white spruce?

For the station house, huh? All right, give it a rest.

There you go.

So, uh... What do you think of Lizzie?

Of her shop?

Uh, no, I mean her.

I think that you like her.

She asked me to come by her friend Catherine's place tonight for Christmas

dinner. She's having a few people over.

That's nice.

And I guess it wouldn't hurt to pop by.

So, what do you think?

What do I think?

You want to go?

Well, I wasn't invited.

You should go.

All right.

Hey, Rhett.

I just want to tell you, you've been an incredible friend. I couldn't have made

it through the year without your help and support.

Merry Christmas, Christy.

Merry Christmas.

We got a guy at the chestnut stand.

Promising.

Well, the day we can't sell a Christmas tree to a guy who smells the chestnuts,

well, that's the day we're out of business. Right, Dad?

You got that right.

Here comes the priest from St. Lucie's.

I think I can handle this.

You sure?

Yeah, absolutely.

Merry Christmas, Father.

Perfect timing, as usual.

Merry Christmas to you.

We've got a nice white spruce here with your name on it. That's a magnificent

tree. This tree is lit from within.

Well, that's because you put little lights on it.

There are no lights on this tree, Father.

It's glowing.

The needles on that white spruce are covered all year by Cape Breton salt

Ah, how enchanting.

Well, they say that starlight gets caught in the branches.

I'll take it for $25.

With all respect, Father, it's an under -dollar tree.

How about it's on us?

Oh, no, no, no, no. I couldn't do that. Merry Christmas, Father.

Merry Christmas to you.

Thank you very much.

Merry Christmas.

Last tree.

This is the moment where it all came apart last year.

Sorry about all that.

I'm sorry you felt the need.

You're my son, and you're free to roam the earth, if no one calls you.

As long as you let me know you're all right.

Yeah, well, I am now.

Dad, I think you forgot there's still one more tree.

I was holding that one back.

You mean for Catherine?

Why don't we take it to her?

Well, she's having people over for the holiday. It wouldn't be right if I...

Barged in like that. Dad, it's Christmas Eve.

Happy holiday.

It's the post. Oh, no.

Great party.

You couldn't be prettier. Thank you.

Catherine, the post needs an answer. If nobody calls in by midnight with a

location of the silver bells, they have to put it in tomorrow's paper.

You have to talk to this fella from the newspaper, Catherine. But I'm throwing a

party my first thing in the morning. But you haven't told me where the silver

bells are.

Because I don't know.

You never got an answer out of him?

Guessing I would figure it out on my own.

And have you?

Merry Christmas.

We decided you could use a tree this year.

Please, come in. Join the party.

Thank you.

Hi.

Mommy, they brought a Christmas tree. Really? Yeah. Where should I put it?

over on the table.

What a beautiful tree.

A white spruce, I'll have you know. Yours for a song.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

I found more ornaments.

Danny, where are the silver bells?

Mrs. O'Mara is going to make that announcement.

But they have to know tonight before midnight.

We've got time.

Actually, my father's going to be the one to tell her. I don't know. How would

know?

I have been entrusted with the secret of the silver bells.

Catherine must agree to come with me.

Won't take long.

I can take over here.

Well, just go.

Where are you taking me? Oh, not far.

I've been hoping that you'd come by.

I didn't think you wanted to see me.

Well, I didn't at first.

But when I thought about what shape my son would have been in without your

I realized you were sent into my life for a reason.

What I really needed was an angel.

What's going to happen with Danny?

Well, he's decided to stay. And Quinn's going to rent him a room.

If your boss's job offer still stands.

And what about you, Christy?

Well, I'm staying to help him study for the GED.

And then I guess I'm going back to tend to my trees.

Unless...

What are we doing here?

Look up.

What?

Yeah, look up.

I have walked through these

doors so many times all my life.

Hey, look at that.

Grab the number for the New York Post.

It's the silver belt.

I found the silver belt.