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Maybe we should have put up more signs.

Or maybe it's just too cold outside, Chris.

I was hoping we'd sell at least one toy before dinner time, Jo.

You know what?

We will.

Because I'm going to buy one.

This one?

But you helped them make it.

So?

The whole point is that we make toys that we'd want to play with, right?

Right.

Then congrats on being our first official customer.

Let's do this every year.

That's the plan.

I want to be a world famous toy maker just like Santa Claus.

Just way prettier.

Heather tells me it's my destiny to make toys since I was born on Christmas.

Can it be my destiny too?

Even though I'm born in July?

Of course.

Pinky promise?

Mom, look at all these toys.

Can I get one?

That one's my favorite.

Oh, that's about $4.

Oh, the weather outside is frightful.

But fire is so delightful.

And since we've no place to go.

Right, but let me actually know that we will reorder

once they add the new recordings to The Voice Chips.

Now it doesn't show signs of stopping.

And I've brought some corn for popping.

And I have Kathleen Keller at 11, so make sure

that my meeting with quality assurance gets pushed.

One second.

When we finally kiss goodnight.

Okay, yeah, go ahead.

I hate going out in a storm.

Yeah, I'm on my way.

But if you really hold me tight.

All the way home I'll be warm.

Now the fire is slowly dying.

And my dear, we're still good-bye.

But as long as you are loving me so.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

Oh, it doesn't show signs of stopping.

And I've brought some corn for popping.

Oh, the lights are turning way down low.

Tell marketing that I will approve all overtime.

I just need everyone to stay late so they can finish the focus group report.

I'm so sorry.

You're in quite a hurry.

It's Christmas time.

You should be slowing down.

Uh, Alice, hold on.

I have a Santa talking to me.

I'm sorry, what?

You're in too much of a hurry.

It's Christmas.

You should be enjoying it all.

That sounds lovely, but it's a very busy time of year for me, so.

It's a very busy time for me, too.

You know, Christmas is 16 days away, but I'm not bumping into people.

You don't have a company to run and the biggest meeting of your life happening today.

Yeah.

But you know I will.

Oh.

Oh, Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Looking good, Nick.

Thank you, Joe.

Oh.

Also, I want to make sure that there's fresh

pastries available for when Kathleen arrives.

Why is she here so early?

I don't know.

I was in the copy room this whole time and just saw now that she was in your office.

How long has she been waiting?

I'm not sure.

Where?

Why are you so nervous?

Because CEOs of top-tier toy companies don't call me every day to arrange a meeting.

And this could be about something big.

Help me.

Good luck.

Also, your sister called again.

Yeah.

Tell her I'll call her tomorrow.

Kathleen Keller.

It is such a pleasure to meet you in person.

Well, I feel the same.

I'm so sorry to keep you waiting.

I just...

I thought our meeting was at 11?

You know, I was probably in L.A.

when I put it on my calendar and the cell phone didn't transfer the time zones.

Well, I hope I'm not getting it a bad time.

Oh, no, no.

Not at all.

I'm just so glad that you're here.

I was thrilled when I heard the CEO of Arlo Toys wanted to meet with me.

I've just admired your work from afar for as long as I can remember.

I've been following yours as well.

And to see everything you've accomplished here at CJ's Toys in such a short time?

It's very impressive.

That's actually why I wanted to meet you.

I am planning on retiring before the end of the year.

Oh.

And I don't want to leave my company in just anyone's hands.

I need someone just as driven, just as dedicated, just as business-focused as I am.

And from all my research, I believe that person is you.

I'm flattered.

I wouldn't ask you to give up everything you've created here.

So to preserve my legacy and to begin yours, I

am proposing that CJ's Toys and Arlo Toys merge.

To form one brand new company with you as CEO.

Are you serious?

To be honest, I really can't see Arlo Toys continuing

to move forward without someone like you at the helm.

I mean, merging with Arlo Toys?

Being in charge of something that big would just... It would be an honor.

Well, I'm happy you feel that way.

I've been trying to expand CJ's Toys for so

long, but we never had the resources until now.

Well, there's a bit of a process before things become official, of course.

Yeah, of course.

But we want to move fast so we can make the

announcement of the merger before the new year.

Whatever you need, I'm in.

Okay, well, we'll need all your quarterly reports for the past few years.

Okay.

And the board will want to meet with you before they vote on anything officially.

Okay, just say when and I will be there.

Well, lots to do, as you can imagine.

But I am so happy we're on the same page.

Me too.

So, uh, we'll be in touch?

Sure, let me walk you out.

Oh, there was one other thing that my lawyers mentioned.

Oh, what's that?

When CJ's first started, you had a co-founder, right?

Joe Sullivan?

What?

Yeah, yeah, he left the company years ago.

Good.

Then it shouldn't be a problem to get him to sign off?

What's that now?

Well, his name is still on the articles of incorporation.

All the owners of the company have to sign off for the merger to go through.

But it's not a problem, right?

No.

No, no, no, not at all.

Great.

No problem.

We'll be in touch.

Talk soon.

Great.

Okay, I'm bad at lip reading, but did you just say merger?

We have a problem.

Merging with a company as large as Arlo Toys takes us to the next level.

Yeah, and they want me as CEO.

That's amazing.

But why do you look like you just saw a ghost?

Because I have to get Joe Sullivan to sign off on the merger.

Who's that?

Short answer?

He was my childhood best friend.

We co-founded CJ's Toys together.

He's the J in CJ's Toys.

He left abruptly, one day, just after a discussion

that we had about the direction of the company.

Still not totally seeing the problem.

It didn't end on the best of terms.

And I have not spoken to him in seven years.

I have an idea.

You know what?

Get our lawyers on the phone.

I bet you I can come up with a better solution than this.

Also, your sister called.

She needs you to call her back.

Hello?

Hey, Heather.

Finally, I got a hold of you.

Yeah, sorry.

It's been a busy morning.

You busy?

No way.

Hey, we gotta go.

Funny.

What's up?

The headliner for the UK Christmas folk tour just dropped out.

They asked Todd and I to step in for the rest of the tour.

Oh, wow.

Congrats.

That's so cool.

I know that you've been wanting to tour with them for a while.

Exactly.

But it does mean that we have to be away for a few weeks.

So, I'm calling because we need someone to watch Emma.

Normally, I would say yes in a heartbeat.

But I just found out that Arlo Toys wants to merge with us.

With me as CEO.

Wow.

That's amazing.

Congratulations.

Yeah, thank you.

It's still sinking in.

So, as you can imagine, there's a lot to do.

And apparently, it can't happen unless I get Joe Sullivan to sign off on the merger.

Well, there's a name that I haven't heard in a long time.

Right?

So, I have a lot of stuff to figure out.

So, I'm sure you can understand that throwing Emma into

the mix right now would just be really, really tough.

Well, Mom and Dad are on their cruise until Christmas.

And there's no one else that we can ask to watch Emma on such short notice.

You know, I haven't watched her in years.

I know because you're always working.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Of course I will.

It's no problem at all.

Great.

We'll drop her off after dinner.

Can't wait.

Okay, so no TV on school lines.

Also, make sure to be on time for pick up and drop off.

It gets crowded there.

Oh, and tomorrow she's auditioning for the school Christmas concert.

That means no staying up late.

Okay.

Relax, guys.

We got it.

Okay?

Right, Emma?

Okay.

Got a flight to catch.

Bye, sweetheart.

Have fun with Aunt Chris.

And call me anytime.

Thank you.

Okay, guys.

Go.

Go.

Go.

Enjoy the tour.

Good here.

Thank you so much, miss.

So, hey.

I mean, this should be fun, right?

We haven't hung out, just the two of us, since you were little.

Okay.

Well, um, you can help yourself to anything, and I'll put your guitar and

your bag up in the room that I made for you.

I was going to order pizza tonight, if you want that.

Where's your Christmas tree?

Uh, I don't have one.

I usually spend Christmas at your place.

Yeah.

Well, not for these past few years.

True.

Uh, but I usually have work emergencies that I'm taking care of.

At your toy company?

Mm-hmm.

So, then, where are all your toys?

Uh, well, I mainly work on the business side of toy making.

You know, like profit margins and supply and demand.

It's really cool.

How about I just order that pizza?

I don't understand.

But he was the one who walked away and made it perfectly

clear he wanted nothing to do with the future of the business.

We're here.

I mean, I don't get...

Oh, uh, I've got to go.

I'll call you right back.

Okay.

Where is everyone?

It seems kind of empty.

I think everyone's inside.

We're really late.

Shoot.

Sorry.

That's kind of my fault.

But the cold pizza was pretty good, right?

Yeah.

Okay.

I'll be here at four.

Three.

Three.

Have a good day.

Oh, that's great.

Hey, good luck on the audition.

Thanks.

Okay.

I'm back.

Are you sure there's no legal action we can take?

Thank you.

I don't even know where Joe Sullivan is.

He's pretty much fallen off the map.

Oh.

You're looking for Joe Sullivan?

Yeah.

Hang on a second.

Why?

Well, I know Joe Sullivan.

Well, Santa.

I know it.

It's probably a pretty common name.

Is his father Tucker Sullivan, who's got the antique shop downtown?

Yeah, actually, that's the one.

Well, Joe works there now.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

I found him.

I found him.

Hey, I'm so sorry.

Just, a really busy day at the office.

You okay?

Look, I really am sorry.

I am.

Okay, I'll try and be better about being on time, I just...

I'm still getting used to all this.

It's not that.

Then what is it?

You can tell me anything, we know that.

It's stupid.

I doubt that.

I asked if I could perform an original Christmas song, but they said that I could

only perform a song that was already approved.

I didn't know you wrote your own songs.

Although, I guess since both your parents

are musicians, it was only a matter of time.

Yeah, well, they do folk covers and I do pop.

Oh yeah, I like pop too.

You know, just because they said no this time doesn't mean that things can't change.

I mean, I can't tell you how many no's I got when I was starting my own company.

It just made me want it even more.

Really?

Yeah.

Okay, so they won't let you perform in here.

You'll find someplace else that does.

It's their loss.

I hope you're right.

Thanks.

That's not Chris.

I know I'm right.

Let's get out of here.

So, I have a really important stop to make.

Mind tagging along?

Sure.

Okay.

Ooh, this place is cool.

It's a toy hospital.

I don't know.

Hey, Joe.

Chris?

What are you doing here?

Um, I needed to talk to you about something.

Okay.

What's a toy hospital?

It's where I fix toys that are broken.

Joe, you remember my niece Emma?

Wow, yes.

The last time I saw you, you were a toddler.

Wait, you guys know each other?

Used to.

Look at all this stuff.

I was really surprised to hear that you're working here.

Well, things didn't quite work out the way I'd hoped.

You know how that goes?

Look, I didn't come here to stir things up.

CJ's toys and Arlo's toys are merging.

So, apparently, and legally, I need your

signature to, uh, move forward with the merger.

Mmm...

No.

No?

What do you mean, no?

Like the usual definition of no.

Like, no.

There's no way this is gonna happen.

I'm not gonna give our company away to a corporate giant.

Okay, first of all, it hasn't been our company in years, and that was your choice.

And secondly, I'm trying to do this the easy way.

Without all the paperwork and lawyers.

Lawyers.

And what difference does it make to you anyway?

Wait, you guys started CJ's Toys together?

Yeah.

And then one day, Joe decided to walk away from it all.

That, well...

Your aunt decided that the most important things of toy making was the profits.

No.

The most important thing about running a business is sustaining that business.

Same thing.

It's not the same thing.

It is.

No.

Same thing.

Not at all.

What's all this stuff over here for?

Uh, those are donations that we put together.

I run the annual Toy Drive Jamboree, and we

do an event every year with Toys for Tots.

We bring these toys to children's homes in the area.

It's really fun.

That's really nice of you.

Yeah, it's always a lot of fun.

Sounds like a really great cause.

It is.

I guess I'll get the paperwork ready.

Call the lawyers.

Let's go.

Chris.

I'll sign.

Under one condition.

Okay.

You volunteer for my Toy Drive Jamboree, and I will sign your silly merger away.

I can't.

I don't have the time to volunteer for a Toy Drive.

Um, but what if CJ's Toys made, like, a really fun toy?

Big donation.

Mm-mm.

No.

We need boots on the ground.

It's at Pleasant Park.

Kids come from all over.

They eat together.

We play games.

They actually get to open every one of these gifts that we collect all month long.

Come on, Aunt Chris.

It sounds like fun.

Can I help?

Yes.

Of course.

The more, the merrier.

Okay.

Um, so if I sign off on this Toy Drive thingy... Jamboree.

Jamboree.

Then you'll sign off on the merger.

I promise.

Morning.

Morning.

I guess.

Who got you breakfast?

Well, technically, Alice did.

But it's better than cold pizza, right?

The sugary kind.

Mom never lets me have that one.

Oh.

Uh, shoot.

Well, um, maybe.

We don't tell your mom.

Hmm.

Oh.

Oh, I found this in the back of the guest room closet.

I was looking to see if you had any Christmas decorations stored there.

You don't.

But you have a toy.

Oh, wow.

I haven't seen this in ages.

You know, Grandma took me and your mom when we were little

to see the Nutcracker Ballet, and this was my souvenir.

Oh, it doesn't work.

I tried.

Oh.

That's probably why it was in the back of the closet.

You know, you could take it to the Jamboree meeting.

Maybe Joe could fix it.

Thanks.

For one minute, I had the bliss of forgetting that I volunteered.

Why don't you like Joe?

He seems nice.

I don't not like Joe.

In fact, we used to be best friends.

No way.

Yeah.

We even went to the same college.

That's where we created CJ's toys.

Hmm.

What made you two stop being best friends?

Did you have a fight?

Something like that.

Anyway, you almost finished?

I want to be able to tell your mom I may drop off on time.

Fine.

But will you go get the wine to Ballerina to get fixed?

For you?

Of course.

So you're holding your signature for ransom?

Dad, I'm not holding anything for ransom.

I just think if I can keep Chris away from her corporate world, maybe she'll be able

to get back to her love of making toys and what got her there in the first place.

And maybe you'll get your friend back.

Yeah, maybe.

And she'll understand why I had to leave and

couldn't keep going down that road with her.

That's a lot of maybes.

Yeah.

Yeah, I know.

Just be careful.

I know how much she meant to you.

And how hard things were when things went south.

It's not like that.

I don't have feelings for her anymore.

Right.

Of course.

That was a long time ago.

And besides, I never acted on them.

Well, I trust you know what you're doing.

I just can't figure out this light.

Oh, funny.

What did you tell me?

Well, when will the supplier show up?

Okay.

Well, when was it due?

Uh-huh.

Okay, Alice.

Can you contact the supplier?

See if they can get those deliveries out tonight.

Hey.

Better late than never.

I've got to go.

I'll be back at the office soon.

I had a work call.

You?

A work call?

Hey, everybody.

This is our newest volunteer here.

This is Christmas Winneker.

Hi.

I go by Chris.

Hi, Chris.

Your full name is Christmas?

Yes.

Um, yeah, yeah.

I was, um, I was born on December 25th, a week

early, so my mom figured my destiny was Christmas.

Hmm.

You look familiar.

Oh, it's you.

You're volunteering for this, too?

Proudly.

You're, like, everywhere.

Of course I am.

I'm Santa.

Or if you prefer, you can call me Nick.

Committed to the role, huh?

Hmm.

Noble.

What you got there?

Oh.

Oh.

Uh, I don't know if you remember this, but it's my Sugar Plum Fairy Ballerina.

Emma found it, and it's not working, so I thought perhaps you could fix it?

I do remember this.

Bum bum bum bum.

Bum bum bum ba-da-da-da-da.

I'll, let me, let me look at it.

I'll see what I can do.

Thank you.

Okay, everybody.

So, I'm just about to get everybody together and go

over what we need to do for the next week and a half.

Okay.

So, we still have two more food vendors that need to be sold.

Two more food spots that we need to fill those spots.

Two more collection bins are needed for the businesses over at the Galleria.

I have a walkthrough a little bit later at the venue at the park, so who's free to

come by and help me measure out some of the venue there?

Anybody?

Chris!

Yes.

Thank you.

I, that's unexpected, but, okay, it's going to be at Pleasant Park at 4 p .m.

Well, uh, no.

No, no.

Thank you.

I mean, it's, I'm inspired.

Inspired by your initiative with this.

Thank you for volunteering.

Okay.

Thank you.

I was just going to say that we also have a decorating committee.

We need one.

All right.

That's 17 feet right there.

Okay.

That's three booths across.

Are you sure there's enough room here for everything you want to put in it?

Yeah, sure.

We'll make it work.

Okay, well, either there's enough room or there's not.

I mean, the numbers here don't have much wiggle room.

Bad numbers don't determine everything.

Right.

But they play an important role.

Are we still talking about the booths?

You know, you were the same way when it came to our company.

You didn't pay attention to the numbers there either.

The funny thing about that is you had all the most creative ideas back then.

Do you remember that little remote control car that turned into a boat?

Yes.

I loved that car.

But then I came back to reality and realized you can't make

something that costs more than what you can sell it for.

Reality?

See, that's when it all became about money.

No, it became about running a business, which is the whole point of having a company.

Hey, Joe, do you still think the wind-up ballerina could be fixed?

I think that just about anything can be fixed if you're willing to work at it.

Okay, what's next?

Stage location.

Wait, there's going to be a stage?

Yeah.

I mean, not a big stage, but there'll be music there throughout the day.

You know, Emma's a singer-songwriter now.

No way.

Yeah, well, my school doesn't think so.

Well, they won't let her perform the Christmas song she wrote for the school concert.

Well, that's ridiculous.

Hey, I have a really good idea.

Why don't you play your song here for us at the Jamboree?

Really?

Yeah, an original song written by a kid, heard for the first time by other kids.

It'll be the highlight of the entire day.

That sounds amazing.

Thank you, Joe.

Yeah.

Oh, hey, Aunt Chris, there's a Christmas tree lot here.

Maybe we can get one for your apartment.

Well, hold on.

You don't have a Christmas tree yet?

Isn't that crazy?

It's crazy.

Well, it's not a big deal.

I spent Christmas at Heather's anyway.

Yeah, when you're not working.

Right, which is almost never.

So I just, I don't see the point of going through all of that if I'm fairly home.

Wow.

So, okay, so your aunt used to be really good at decorating Christmas trees.

You were.

Okay, so before you both die of offense, let's go get a Christmas tree.

And decorations.

What?

Whoa, wait.

You don't have decorations either?

Who are you?

Come on, Emma.

We got work to do.

Hey, well, what about this one?

No way.

We can go way bigger than that.

You don't have to do this, you know.

I'm sure you have a ton of work to do.

Right, and find out that you backed out, went back into work.

No way, not ever.

I'm not doing that to Emma.

We're going to find you something here.

We're going to get your house decorated.

I forgot how determined you can be.

Yeah, that's one thing we had in common.

True.

We just became determined about the opposite.

So, thanks.

Yeah.

Look, I know that us not talking for like seven

years is this huge elephant in the room, so... Shh.

Not in front of the trees.

Christmas tree shopping is a sacred experience.

It's a merry one in case you forgot.

Found one.

Look, see?

Emma, she's got a Christmas spirit.

So, genetically, it must be somewhere in there.

Hello?

Hello?

Okay, I think more to the right.

No, my right.

This way.

Oh, good.

Yeah.

Oh, you've got needles everywhere.

Well, that's how you know you're doing it right.

Wow.

Somebody say decorations?

Wow, look at all this stuff.

And you just happen to have all these Christmas tree decorations lying around.

This is the tip of the iceberg.

You should see how much stuff we have.

Yeah, people decorate all year round.

Did you know that?

Bordering and hoarding.

I hate.

This is going to look great over here.

Oh, yeah.

All right.

Oh, yeah.

Let's tinsel it up.

That's garland.

Same thing.

Is it though?

I cannot remember the last time I decorated a tree.

I would guess, but you know that tracks.

At least I'm doing it now.

Oh, since you're at a practice, you probably don't

remember, but you should space out your ornaments.

They're getting clustered.

No, they're not.

Ooh.

Oh, yeah.

Actually, you're right.

Smart kid.

There.

Oh, I have to take this.

Hey, Kathleen.

Hey.

I was hoping to catch you at the office, but nobody picked up.

Oh, I'm not there.

Okay.

Well, I was calling to let you know that the

board wants to meet with you on the 22nd.

They want a full presentation of your work at CJ's and your vision for our merger.

Okay.

Sounds good.

All right.

So, while you're working on it, why not send it over

to me and we can tweak it to their satisfaction.

Can you have something ready for me by Friday the 17th?

Yeah, I'll get right on that.

Excellent.

So, the other thing I wanted to ask about was the Joe Sullivan situation.

How's that going?

Oh, it's good.

It's coming along.

It's up.

I hope so.

It'd be a shame to have the board approve and then come up short with that.

Well, believe me, I won't let that happen.

Okay.

Good.

Okay.

Have a good night.

You, too.

Look what I found.

Come on, Lara.

Okay.

A little to the left.

This part?

Yeah.

A little more.

A little more to the right now.

Okay.

Right there.

Right?

Right there.

Yeah.

That's good.

Oh, we got a decorator down.

I didn't realize it was so late.

I have to get her to bed.

Allow me.

Thank you.

Come here, you.

There we go.

Okay.

Well, Emma is as snug as a bug.

Hm.

Thank you.

Uh-huh.

Wait, is that what I think it is?

This?

Yeah.

I thought it might make a good tree topper.

I can't believe you still have that.

Well, like you said, I'm bordering on hoarder.

But really, I'm... I'm surprised.

Guess it meant a lot to me.

You... you meant a lot to me.

It meant a lot to me, too.

Just some things meant a little bit more.

I thought we weren't going to get into that today.

Remember?

Right.

Right.

Your tree is decorated, and that's all that matters.

Should we put it on top?

Yeah.

Oh.

I see Harry's still there.

All

right, here she is, all dressed and ready for school.

Looks like she's playing guitar and still on her PJs.

Ah, well, we have, like, ten minutes before we have to be there, so we're... we're...

we're good.

Hey, guess what?

Joe's going to let me perform my original song at the toy drive jamboree.

It's going to be my first gig where I get to play something that I wrote.

What?

That's amazing.

Exciting.

But hold on.

Back up.

Joe isn't Joe Sullivan?

Yeah, Chris's old friend.

He's really fun.

Interesting.

It's a long story.

We got time.

Yes, but we don't.

We have to get to school, and we are all about being on time in this house.

Mm-hmm.

Uh, will you guys be able to make it for my performance?

When is it?

December 23rd.

Yeah.

Our last show's the 22nd, so we'll be there.

Wouldn't miss it for the world.

Love you, honey.

Love you.

Love you, too.

Bye.

I really mean it.

Joe's really fun.

Yeah.

He has his moments.

You're fun, too, Aunt Chris.

Thank you.

Okay, you need to get ready for school.

Oh, um, also, uh, today after school, I need you to come to the office with me.

I just, I have a lot of work to do.

I hope that's okay?

Yeah, sure.

You work at a toy company, and that's, like, every kid's dream.

Okay.

Get dressed.

I don't get it.

What?

There aren't any toys here, either?

Uh, I think we have some left over from the display

that we did at the toy convention, right, Alice?

Yeah.

In storage.

I can bring some out.

That'd be great.

Okay, uh, why don't you set up over there, and

then I'll just get a little bit more work done.

Okay.

Hey.

Having fun?

Yeah.

Some of these are really great.

I love this one.

Oh, I haven't seen that one in a while.

That was our big Christmas toy a few years back.

This one's really cool.

This one was one of my favorites.

Though it didn't sell like we hoped.

What about these ones?

I don't really know what they do.

Really?

Well, this one was huge.

See, it's a pretend phone that leaves voice recordings for places you call.

Listen to this.

Hi there.

Would you like to make a dentist appointment?

Oh.

Fun.

Really?

I thought kids liked toys that interact and talk back.

At least that's what all our research shows.

Well, they should ask more kids.

It's kind of boring.

Huh.

So these just sit in the storage closet?

Yeah, pretty much.

Can we donate them to the toy drive?

That's a brilliant idea.

Sweet of you to think that.

Kids are gonna love this.

Alright.

Let's donate all of them.

Maybe not the fake phone thing.

It's super lame.

Yay.

Hi.

Hi.

Christmas Winokur.

What a treat to see your face again.

Tucker.

It is so good to see you again.

You look exactly the same.

Oh, it's kind of you to say that.

This is my niece, Emma.

Pleased to meet you.

Is that an Epiphone hummingbird guitar?

Sure is.

You wanna see it?

Yeah.

I have a nice cat.

A musician I see.

What you got here?

Oh, um, these are donations from CJ's Toys.

Just some stuff we had at the storage.

It was Emma's idea to donate.

Oh, that's such a great idea.

Okay, let's take them to the back.

Okay.

Right this way.

Yes.

Hey, Ma.

How would you like to see some more of those vintage guitars?

Yes, please.

Well, this was so nice of Emma to do this.

Yeah, well, she was pretty disappointed when she

got to the office and saw there were no toys around.

Now, are these offices in those big, giant boxes?

Uh-huh.

Oh, shame.

Do you like them?

Yes, I do.

Really?

Yes.

What are these?

Oh, just some designs and some sketches I've been pitching around.

But you know how it is nowadays.

Everything's so flashy.

And unless it's got an app attached, nobody's even really interested,

it seems, anyway.

Hmm.

You were always so much better at pitching new toys than me.

That's just because you never like to go at it when it's new.

You know, from the marketability perspective.

You know, see, the business side of things.

That's true.

But I'm really glad you're designing again.

Yeah, it's part of who I am.

You know, my dad is getting ready to retire,

and I have zero interest in antique dealing, so.

But, you know, so I guess I'm just trying to find

my groove with my career until he sells this place.

Hmm.

Yeah.

The flyer's been delivered.

Dad.

Oh.

For the toy drive?

No, no.

For movie night.

Wait, what's movie night?

Yeah, have you done for helping out with tickets?

Okay, well, back up.

What's movie night?

Okay, so Thursday night, we're having Christmas movie night in the park where

people can bring a toy, they donate it to the

drive, and then they get to come into the movie.

It sort of helps get the word out of it.

Oh.

So people can bring out lawn chairs or pick up blankets

to snuggle up, and I get to use my old projector.

Oh, I remember this.

We used to watch old movies in your backyard on this.

Yes, indeed.

Now, we haven't had as many RSVPs as we'd hoped, so...

I thought maybe we'd just put up some old-fashioned style flyers.

They look good.

I could, um, talk to my social media team to get the word out.

You'd do that?

Yeah.

Thank you.

Happy to help.

Wow, it's packed.

Yeah.

Probably should have saved ourselves some seats.

I got seats for you right over there.

Oh, of course.

Thanks very much.

Thanks very much.

Anytime.

Um, as... This is the... Sorry.

Ladies first.

This is, um, one of my favorites.

Well, I was just going to say that when I watch this, it makes me think of you.

Oh, wow.

Do you feel that, too?

What?

No, no, no.

What?

Kathleen is here.

Kathleen?

Yes.

From Arlo?

Yes.

What's she doing here?

Kathleen.

Oh, hi.

Hi.

What are you doing here?

Well, I saw that your marketing department had

posted about it and thought it was good cause.

Wanted to donate some toys.

Oh, that's so nice of you.

That's so nice of you.

This is what our kids need.

Overly gadgety toys.

Is that a drone?

It's a very expensive drone.

Okay.

Who might this be?

This is Joe.

Joe Sullivan.

Joe Sullivan from CJ's Toys.

Back when we used to be friends.

We used to make meaningful toys and not just worry about maximizing profits so much.

Evidently even less about maximizing charm.

This is the signature we need?

I'm sorry.

Joe and I just sort of see things differently when it comes to the toy business.

I like to make great toys.

Joe, why don't you go get us some popcorn?

Would you like to go get some popcorn?

Can you go get us some popcorn, please?

That's a really good idea.

Great.

I am...

I am sorry.

Again.

Why do I have the feeling that getting his go-ahead might

be a little more difficult than you let on at the start?

No!

I mean, it completely will.

It's just a work in progress.

But you don't have to fear.

We have an arrangement.

I hope so.

I would be ashamed for such an amazing

opportunity to fall through for something trivial.

Absolutely, and I promise you I will not, not let that happen.

So you tell me where you and your guest are

sitting, and I will go get that popcorn for you.

Oh.

I didn't bring anyone with me.

Amy, this is what it looks like when you're married to your job.

Oh, yeah, you're right.

Okay, I'm gonna go get some popcorn and put this down, and I'll see you later.

Thank you.

What was that?

I came in a little bit hot, but I was just being honest.

By putting my dreams on the line.

I can't believe you would jeopardize everything I'm working for.

She can take some constructive criticism, come on.

And you're only thinking of yourself.

I'm gonna go sit with Emma.

Okay.

So, I have the numbers you need for your presentation.

Great.

And do you need your coffee?

Yes, please.

So, movie night went well?

To find went well.

What is he doing here?

What are you doing here?

Hey.

I'm trying to visit all the most corporate-looking

office buildings in America before I die.

I'm kidding.

I...

I actually came here to apologize.

Oh, you're off to a great start.

I let my feelings about our little toys jeopardize your business dealings, and.

..

I shouldn't have done that.

No.

No, no, you shouldn't have.

I know better than anyone how hard you've worked to get here.

And for that, I am...

I am truly sorry.

Forgive me.

Maybe.

Maybe.

Yes, maybe.

So, this is...

This is CJ's toys?

Yes.

Yes, it is.

Where are the toys?

Wow.

I... I can see why Emma's confused.

It looks really nice, and it's professional.

That's the idea.

Twenty minutes till three.

We gotta go.

Okay.

What's at three?

I have to pick up Emma.

It's her last day of school before winter break.

Nice!

What are you doing to celebrate?

Nothing.

Oh, come on.

You... You don't remember what a big deal winter break is?

How much fun we used to have on the last day of school?

Well, I didn't plan anything.

She's just gonna come back here.

I have a ton of work to do.

Oh, I wish I had a time machine.

I would take you back and remind you how much fun we used to have.

Hey, I do fun stuff.

Really?

Like what?

This massive pile of workbooks on your desk?

Yeah, which... By the way, I need to get back to this.

Yes, you should.

I should.

Come with me.

Come with you where?

Ice skating.

Actually, I have a really good idea.

Shh, come.

You good?

Oh yeah, I'm good.

Yeah.

Hey!

See?

It's like riding a bike, right?

Yeah, that bike was rusty and several decades old.

Hey, I'm gonna beat screen outside in the cold.

That it does.

This was a good idea.

I didn't know you could skate, Aunt Chris.

Yeah, I love skating.

Can I ride a bike?

Okay.

Joe, grab my other hand.

Okay.

Are you, uh, getting excited yet about your performance?

I am.

It's just that I... She's a little nervous about what people might think of her song.

It's my first time playing my music in front of a crowd.

It's scary.

Well, you just can't care what people think about you.

That's what I've been trying to tell her.

But you have to... actually have to practice that.

How do you practice not caring about what other people think?

By staring at your insecurities dead in the face.

Dashing through the snow... Whoa!

On a one-horse open sleigh O'er the fields we

go Laughing all the way You're really off-key.

That's the whole point!

You can judge me, they can judge me, it doesn't matter.

I'm going where I'm going, and I'm having fun.

So, do you want to have some fun?

Sing your song, let's hear it.

Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh Hey!

Good job!

Yes!

That's great.

Okay, you're next, Chris.

Come on.

Jingle bells Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle

all the way On a one-horse open sleigh Oh!

Oh!

Are you okay?

Are you okay?

Oh!

Are you guys okay?

Yes, great.

Thanks.

Thanks.

Feel a little bit better about your performance?

I think so.

What matters is that I enjoy it.

Exactly.

Ho, ho, ho!

Santa's here?

Yeah, Emma, this is Nick.

Nick, Emma, he's one of our other volunteers.

Oh, nice to meet you, Emma.

Nick as in Saint Nick?

Yeah.

Well, if you wanted to be.

I was hoping to catch you here.

Now, how did you know that we were going to be here?

Well, it's me, Santa!

Santa!

Anyways, I was rotating bins at the Christmas cafe.

We're getting great donations there, by the way.

Oh, that's great.

Oh, I didn't know that place was still open.

It closed down forever ago.

Oh, grand reopening this week.

Wow.

Hmm.

We haven't been there since, well, since we were kids.

How would you like some tickets for Christmas dessert?

Uh, I can't.

I have to get some work done on that presentation for the board.

Wait, what's a Christmas cafe?

It's a place all about Christmas desserts and nonstop fun.

It would always open up right after Thanksgiving

and then close right after New Year's.

Go.

Please, Chris, I've never been.

Please.

Yeah, they do have really good fudge there.

Oh, they do have really good fudge.

I want to eat that so I get a stomach ache.

Yeah, but it's so worth it.

Please.

Come on.

Okay, yes, just for a little while.

And Joe, too?

Hmm?

I do happen to have three tickets.

Oh, looky, looky.

If he would like to join us.

I, you know, can always make time for a little bit of Christmas desserts.

Mm-hmm.

Look at that.

Let me see this.

That's so cool.

Am I dreaming?

How has no one told me about this place?

Oh, it hasn't changed one bit.

Look at this.

They still have the reindeer racing game.

Oh.

We must have blown every single penny we made in our toy stand on this game.

That's because you were always trying to beat my high score.

Which I did.

Only once.

Only once.

I want to try.

Okay, well, let's eat first.

Okay, I'll take one of everything.

Me, too.

I'm starving.

Me, too.

Mm-hmm.

It's true.

We can't play first.

I think I still have more room.

I think your mom would want me to cut you off.

Hey, look.

Game's free.

Now's your chance.

Go get some food.

We'll see if my name's still on the top score.

Yeah.

Doubtful.

Ah.

I think the last time we were here was high school winter dance.

Oh, the winter dance.

Good memory.

Yeah, and if that memory serves me right, your date fell asleep on that booth.

Who?

Dan?

Dan.

I don't remember that.

Come on.

Dan.

Dan the man.

What about your date, huh?

Sandy.

Right?

She didn't even go to our school.

It was Slim Pickens had to call in a favor.

And it's, you know, because somebody bailed on me, not pointing any fingers.

No, I didn't.

Dan asked me and you knew how into him I was.

Besides, I don't think you want to talk about who bailed on who.

For the record, I never bailed on you.

You're not talking about the winter dance, are you?

If you didn't bail, then what do you call just walking away

from everything that we had been working our entire lives for?

I had to.

It wasn't our company anymore.

And it certainly wasn't me.

And it wasn't us.

According to you.

I mean, we didn't even talk about it.

You know, let's not get into it right now.

That's fine by me.

You know, I think it was this booth where you snorted root beer out your nose.

That was you.

No.

Yes.

Really?

Oh yeah.

We were 13 and you had this great idea about a slinky that also was a pen.

And I was like, hey, why don't we call it a stinky slinky?

And you snort laughed so much root beer went everywhere.

Like on me.

That's right.

That was your fault.

That's true.

Yeah.

Good memories.

Hey, hey, I know, I know I said that I would help you earlier with sorting out

the toys, but I, I... Work, right?

Yes.

I'm just, I'm juggling a lot, but I am here now.

Okay.

Well, since we get so many different types of kids at the Jamboree, I like to

organize the toys into categories of interest.

So when a kid's opening their gift, they're

going to get something that they really like.

Okay.

Okay.

I can help with that.

Okay.

I've done lots of research on toy groupings.

Yeah.

No, no, no.

In this case, you're going to actually want to pick up the toy and touch it.

And play with the toys.

For example, sports and games.

Or science.

Oh, so... Okay.

Good, good lesson on physics.

Physics.

I'll be fast.

Yes!

Yes!

Yes!

Yes!

Yes!

Okay.

This is definitely in the games and learning category.

And high-level skills.

But that's not a category.

Really?

No.

It should be.

Look at this.

Yes!

High-level skills are definitely required.

Can I show you something?

Sure.

You wanted to further prove to me that you're a hoarder?

I mean, just look inside the box.

I remember this.

That's the first toy we ever made for CJ's toys.

I remember because we couldn't agree on the color of the vest.

But eventually you gave in to blue.

That looks good.

Are these all?

Yep.

Every toy we ever made.

You kept them.

Yeah.

Look at this.

Remember.

You remember this one?

It's a prototype modeled after a high school gym teacher.

Yes.

The crazy hair.

Wow.

I still can't believe it.

I'm glad you kept them.

Yeah.

What are these?

More toy designs?

Yeah.

Just something I've been working on recently.

What is it?

This is my plans for a dollhouse that kids can

build from the ground up all by themselves.

I like it.

Yeah.

You know, you could make it so that each part has multiple uses.

And then that way there could be like an infinity

number of houses that someone could build from one kit.

A tech sheet.

A really good idea.

Yeah.

There you go.

What about that?

We made a good team.

Until we didn't.

Because it stopped being about the toys.

Because it was the real world, Jo.

The toy business was competitive.

I just wanted to make sure that we lasted.

And I wanted to make sure that we didn't lose track of what that was.

What made our company great in the first place.

We made open-ended toys that allowed kids' imaginations to run wild.

And you lost faith in us knowing what that was.

Because we weren't kids anymore, Jo.

Right.

Success mattered.

Money mattered.

We're never going to agree on this, are we?

I'm going to go pick up Grandma.

Hey, is Chris stopping by?

It's been nice having her around.

I remember how inseparable you two used to be.

Even after all this time.

Whenever she comes around, there's just this part of me that feels...

Complete?

Yeah.

You should tell her that.

It's just lingering nostalgia, Dad.

I'm never going to change her priorities.

Work's always going to come first.

And, you know, that's okay.

It's just who she is.

I just need to accept that.

There she is.

Well, everyone needs someone to balance them out.

What does that mean?

It means to keep your mind open to some of her strengths.

Merry Christmas.

I'll call you back.

Everything okay?

Sorry.

Nick.

Hey, yeah, yeah.

Just lots of work to do.

And I know that Joe needs my help, but I also need to run through this

presentation thing I have tomorrow afternoon.

Or, now hear me out.

You stay here, you turn off the phone, and you trust that

everything's going to work out the way it's supposed to.

That's nice, in theory.

You know when you were little and you used to stay up really

late at night waiting for me to come down the chimney?

You or Santa?

My point is, no matter how hard you try to stay awake, you still fall asleep.

Yeah?

Sometimes we think we want something so bad.

But in the end, forces beyond our control, they know best.

It's better to let go.

But to see what tomorrow brings.

Go!

Here come the presents!

Okay, I got it.

I'm catching up.

Nope.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Go, Chris!

Go, Joe!

Push the jump!

You got this.

You wish.

Okay, I'm catching up.

I'm catching up.

Nope.

Nope.

Yes?

My reindeer!

Oh, you're a jump!

Yes!

Oh!

I still got it!

Oh, so close!

I almost had you.

No, you didn't.

Oh, hey, our desserts are here.

I still can't believe you guys talked me into this.

I'm supposed to be home working on my presentation.

What more do you need to do?

Just tell them that you're really good at

devoting all your time to making trendy toys.

Only you can make success sound bad.

Either way, we all need to rest.

You have set up tomorrow and you need to practice your song.

Come on, Chris.

I've already practiced a ton.

Does this mean that we're not getting another slice of pecan pie?

Oh, I did not say that.

Yes.

Mm-hmm.

Didn't you get my message last night?

What?

No.

No.

Santa turned off my phone.

Why?

The board moved your presentation up a few hours.

You're supposed to be there right now.

What?

Are you kidding?

Call them.

Call them.

Tell them I'm on my way.

I'm on my way.

Oh.

Here she is.

My sincerest apologies.

There was a slight mix-up, but I didn't realize the presentation had been moved up.

Well, you're here now, so why don't we get started?

Great.

I would like to begin by walking you through CJ's

toys' exponential growth over the last decade.

Ta-da!

Well, it's not Busch Stadium, but it's a start.

I love it.

Yeah?

Okay.

Check this out.

Here's what I'm thinking.

You can go here, and then we'll have the speakers projecting out into the world.

Yeah.

I can't believe this is where I'm going to be performing my first original song.

Oh, yeah.

They're going to be doing drive-by tours of this very spot.

If people like it.

If people like it.

Who cares?

All that matters is that you like it, you enjoy yourself.

That's what matters, right?

Yeah.

That's what.

Thanks.

And, Joe?

Mm-hmm?

I hope you and my aunt keeping friends.

Yeah.

Me, too.

Good.

No more going seven years without talking.

Deal.

Now, let's get your guitars out, and let's get a sound check going.

Yes.

Rock on!

So, as you can see, my priorities at CJ's toys were about

optimization of profits and always looking for ways to expand.

I believe a merger with Arlo Toys would be a perfect fit.

Yeah.

Here at Arlo Toys, we take pride in dedication and investing in the work.

Is that something you think you can handle?

Oh, absolutely.

I've spent the last seven years learning how to work harder and work faster.

And that does not happen without many late nights and canceled plans.

Hmm.

Okay.

Well, thank you, everyone.

Yes.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

I'm going to have to take these.

Well, it didn't go quite as flawlessly as I'd hoped, but I think it went okay.

Again, I'm so sorry about being late.

Well, hopefully the numbers in your reports speak for themselves.

Please let me know if there's anything else I can do.

Well, would you like to go through some of the future toy lines?

I have some time now.

I would love to, but I'm sorry I can't.

I have to go set up for that toy drive.

Right.

Of course.

Have a good toy drive, and I'll let you know if there are any decisions.

Okay.

Thank you.

Hey, get that signature.

I will.

Thank you.

Again.

Okay, so your parents made their flight, and they're

going to make it here on time to see you perform.

I've had a lot of fun with your orchestra.

We've never gotten to spend this much time together before.

Yeah, that's my fault.

But I will absolutely make sure we spend more time together in the future.

Promise?

I promise.

And Joe?

And hopefully Joe, too.

You know, I was thinking you should marry Joe.

No.

No, then he'd be my uncle.

Just throwing it out there.

Okay.

Somebody had a little bit too much peppermint bark.

He's cute and funny, and he likes us as much as you do.

Good night, my sweetness.

Good night.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Hey, you.

Ooh.

Have you heard from them?

Yeah.

Heather and Todd just texted.

They're going to be here any minute.

That's good.

Mm-hmm.

Pretty good.

Is she nervous?

Curtis, how's she doing?

She's about to debut her big song.

Well, I think she's okay.

She's warming up over there.

Look at her go!

I know.

You know, this whole thing is really special.

Why?

Thank you.

I mean it.

You took your love of toys and found a way to give back.

Usually this time of year, I'm only concerned with the bottom line.

Well, ever since I left the company and you, I've had

this giant void that I've been trying to fill with...

stuff.

Things like this.

Is it working?

I'd say with you here, yeah, it's working pretty good.

Hey, Chris!

Hey!

Want to let her know?

Yeah, I'll check on her.

Okay.

There she is!

Thank you for everything.

She's warming up?

She's warming up.

Oh, my God.

It's her first time.

I know, right?

Okay, okay.

Put your hands together one more time for the Flying Turtle Doves!

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, please join me in welcoming to the stage

our very next performer, performing an original Christmas song.

Put your hands together for Emma Stewart!

Show them what you've got.

What

they want for Christmas Is a little heart and love They're not asking for an angel

Just hoping Santa knows Pushing on a star through the window They never stop

believing Looking out the twinkling lights Dreaming of a present That's on its way to

them Tonight, tonight Oh, joyful, joyful This is the season Time to make a

change Santa, won't you bring them happiness on your sleigh?

Ooh, I'll be born for Christmas With someone you hold their hand They're not

asking for an angel Just a little faith to know Santa's on his way through the snow

Ooh, joyful, joyful This is the season Time to make a

change Santa, won't you bring them happiness on your sleigh?

Kathleen, I didn't expect to see you here.

I know, I'm sorry to just drop by like this,

but, you know, by the way, this is gorgeous.

I'm impressed.

Aw, thank you.

It was a team effort.

So is everything okay?

It went great.

The board has approved the merger with you as the new CEO.

Wow!

Wow!

Wow!

I can't believe it.

Well, it's official now.

Well, not quite.

We still have that signature, right?

Oh, right.

Well, we, um...

We've made a deal, so you're going to have that soon.

Alright.

Well, I was just really excited to come by and tell you the news.

You know, I see so much of myself in you, and I cannot wait to see the enormous

success you are going to make of this new company.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

I mean, this is all I have ever wanted.

Well, congratulations.

See you soon.

Okay.

Okay.

There you are.

Oh, hey.

Hey.

I was just getting a head start on cleaning up.

Oh.

Oh, wow.

Can I talk to you?

Yeah.

Oh, about the tree.

I'm so sorry about that bald spot.

One more tinsel needed to go.

I... What?

No.

No.

But look at you.

It's a tree designer.

I'm sorry.

No.

It's not that at all.

It's got nothing to do with trees.

I, um...

Phew.

I am in love with you.

It seems like I may have always been in love with you.

But I...

But I just didn't want to jeopardize our friendship or our business relationship,

our partnership.

So I just never acted on it, never did anything about it.

But these last few weeks, just seeing you with Emma and spending time with you,

it feels like I've been with the real Chris again.

And all these feelings just came rushing back in like a tsunami.

And I don't even know what to sometimes do with myself when I'm around you.

But listen.

I know we're best friends.

But there's something here.

There's something here.

And I think there's always been something here.

Do you feel it?

I do.

Of course I feel it too.

But...

The real Chris?

I mean, I'm still me.

I'm still this.

Chris, I'm worried that you're in love with a version of me that doesn't exist.

No, no, no.

She exists.

She's right here.

I'm looking at her.

And she, you, did this.

You helped create all this.

I should have never left so abruptly.

And I should have never given up on us all those years ago.

But Joe, it would never work.

Why not?

Why not?

Because CJ's Toys is merging with Arlo Toys.

And I am going to be CEO.

Kathleen just told me.

Only thing we're waiting on is your signature.

Is that really what you want?

Really?

Still?

I've worked my entire life for this.

How do you not understand that?

How do you say you're in love with me and then think I don't want this anymore?

This is who I am.

I...

If...

If this is what you want...

Go for it.

Ever since we were ten, all I've wanted is your happiness.

I didn't stand in your way then and I'm not going to stand in your way now.

Hi.

How was the toy drive?

When did Joe drop this off?

Did he...

even note or say anything?

Must have been before I got here.

Hey, Nick.

Got the toys?

So glad to see that you got my message.

Sure.

I hope it wasn't an inconvenience.

No, I was headed downtown anyway, so it worked out well.

To, uh, Arlo Toys?

Yep.

Only thing left to do is sign.

Hmm.

Ah.

There's nothing better than seeing a kid immersed with a toy.

Ha ha.

Why, I'm order wrapping that truck over there.

I know.

Oh, look at that.

That's the little girl that I had the tea party with.

Hmm.

She loves that doll so much.

Do you see how much joy we brought these kids?

Creating joy is what Christmas is all about.

Hm.

I don't think Christmas is only one day a year.

I think Christmas is any time, any day.

People always striving to create joy in others, in themselves.

It's a good motto to live by.

Yeah.

I guess what I'm trying to ask is, does this bring you that kind of joy?

Santa!

He's here!

No more toys!

Duty calls.

And you have a big decision to make.

Ho ho ho ho!

Oh, here we go!

Okay, let me see.

Who would like the red box?

There you go.

Gift from my second husband.

It's pretty.

Yeah, it's about the only thing from that marriage that survived.

Ah, um...

It's okay.

We all have tough decisions in life to make,

and I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.

Yeah, we decide to go for more profits, more

product, newer designs, flashier toys, all of that.

It just doesn't leave a whole lot of time for personal stuff.

Yeah.

Yeah, I missed the last two Christmases with my family because

I was making sure those Consumer Reports were being filed.

Well, that's the price we pay.

Do you ever regret it at all?

Sometimes.

Sometimes I wished I'd found a better balance.

Maybe this retirement will be my second chance.

Maybe.

Maybe.

Well, anyway, we have work to do here.

These contracts aren't going to sign themselves.

Shall we?

Been at that nonstop.

Yeah, but it's a lot easier to focus on this.

Than Chris?

I don't want to talk about it.

Okay, I'll talk about it.

It's embarrassing to adelaide it all on the line, and

I don't think there's anything else for me to do or...

or say, that's for sure.

Sometimes things don't work out exactly when we want it or exactly how we want it.

But that doesn't mean they don't find a way to work out.

I mean, I hate the way that we left things.

If there's one thing I've learned over this few

weeks is how much I've missed our friendship.

So don't let it slip away again this time.

Yeah.

Hey, you have to take that toy back to her again, right?

Yeah.

So tell her that you don't want to go another seven years without speaking again.

Right, but if she goes through with this merger, then...

I'm gonna lose her all over again.

So don't let that happen, okay?

Alice, right?

Yeah.

Is Chris here?

No, sorry.

You know where she went?

Yeah.

She actually just called from Kathleen Keller's office.

So she's going through with it then?

She asked me to get a champagne bottle ready, so I assume so.

Do you want me to tell her you stopped by or I could give her a call or... No, no.

Works.

If you could give this to her, that'd be great.

Yeah, will do.

Thanks, Alice.

So, my teachers heard about how everyone likes my song at the Jamboree and they

promised that I could perform an original song at next year's concert.

Wow.

Hey, that's great.

So, are you gonna remember me when you're a big famous singer-songwriter?

Oh, I'm sorry, what was your name again?

Kidding.

Mom, can I have a few more quarters for the reindeer racing game?

Sure, honey.

Okay.

Thank you.

I guess I should thank you for introducing Emma to this place.

She only has to come here every five minutes.

I'm sorry.

Okay.

I'll have some pie.

Then I'm off to see Joe.

I can't believe you're really doing this.

I know.

Me neither.

It just feels right.

I'm proud of you.

I really am.

This is big.

Thank you.

It took me a while to get here, but...

I don't know.

I woke up this morning and I just...

I felt like anything was possible.

Good luck.

Thank you.

Bye.

Hopefully he doesn't turn me away.

Just be open, be honest, and go with your gut.

Okay.

But I need pie.

I need pie.

Oh.

Sorry.

We're closed.

It's going to be a white Christmas tonight.

Chris.

What are you doing here?

I wanted to talk to you.

What?

I don't really think there's a whole lot to be said.

Oh, I think there's a lot to say.

I heard about the merger, that you went forward with it.

So just congratulations there.

I'm super happy for you.

You look super happy.

Joe.

Chris.

I didn't move forward with the merger.

I don't know.

Because Alice told me about it.

She told me about the champagne.

The champagne to celebrate, but not the merger.

What?

Yeah.

So, no merger.

Technically, no TJ's toys either.

What about you?

Like, you were supposed to run the whole shebang.

That's kind of why I want to talk to you.

See, now...

I'm kind of a free agent.

And I was hoping that...

you and I could...

start over.

Together.

Like a blank slate.

And you and I...

could build the kind of company that we always wanted to.

We could run it and... operate it like we always intended to.

And we could build meaningful toys that...

bring people so much joy.

And we could be at a company where we would be free to be ourselves.

Hold on.

Hold on.

Let me just get this straight.

You... want to make...

toys again with me?

Yes.

I do.

I mean, with my business sense and...

your imagination, we'd make a pretty good match.

That we do.

Are you sure about this?

There's just a... one little...

tiny complication.

What's that?

I'm in love with you.

Ooh.

Ooh.

Corner-stand toys versus Christmas parties off to a good start.

Yeah.

Oh, I miss Nick, huh?

I haven't seen him since this year's toy drive.

Well, Doc, tonight's his biggest night of the year.

Impossible.

Are you sure?

Yeah, are you sure?

Come on.

I know.

He's always right there where you need him.

He's always making sure kids love toys.

And he's always busy on Christmas Eve.

I know.

Yeah.

Final numbers are in.

All right.

Build your own dollhouse.

It's officially the number three toy this Christmas.

Yeah!

That's awesome.

Good job, everybody.

Congratulations.

Congratulations to you.

Are you sure you're all right with not being number one?

You know, I mean, long-term data does say that kids are five times more likely to

play with our dollhouse than that number one little laser light toy thing.

I couldn't agree more.

Merry Christmas.

Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Joe.

Merry Christmas, Joe.