All language subtitles for Forever Christmas (2018) (Forever.Christmas.2018.1080P.Webrip.X264-[Yts.Lt]) (ENGLISH)

Santa is coming, I can
hear his sleigh a-homing.

We're the Foddle-oddy-dee,
Foddle-oddy-dee-doddy-day.

The season is here dressed
up in cheer holly and mistletoe.

The lights are stung up so don't
be all hung up and feeling low.

Don't you know, popcorn is baking
and the Christmas tree is shaking.

We're the Foddle-oddy-dee,
Foddle-oddy-dee-doddy-day.

We're the Foddle-oddy-dee,
Foddle-oddy-dee-doddy-day.

Coming up on KTLA 5, this
season's hottest Christmas gifts.

It's November 1st
people, give us a break.

Hi,

how's your day so far?

You heard, right?

Barely into my first episode
and already it's a mess.

Potential mess.

Anyway, why do you think I
recommended you for this job?

Because I haven't worked
in almost a year and

my career was vanishing
before my very eyes?

Yes, again.

Because I'm your oldest friend?

Because you're smart and
resourceful and good at troubleshooting.

There's plenty of trouble
to shoot around here.

Ah, now you tell me.

It's true, you can handle it.

Except for getting over that cheat
Marco and the whole man embargo.

It's been way too long, so over
Marco, no embargo, not looking.

Please, if you're
living, you're looking.

Ah, Sophia, sit, please, help.

I always thought the Sexy Santa
Society sounded a little sketchy.

Who knew they were going to get
busted for running an illegal escort ring?

And we thought they just
serviced shopping malls.

And they certainly
put the ho in ho ho ho.

To be honest, I always
thought doing a whole

episode on the group
seemed a little exploitive.

Even for a show called
Extreme Holidays.

Oh, I'm sorry we aren't as noble as the
cooking shows that you are working on.

Yeah, well, there's nothing
noble about getting cancelled.

Or being unemployed.

You get that right.

Now, check out the
article I just sent you, okay?

I forgot all about this
guy, but it just might work.

Guy celebrates Christmas
365 days out of the year?

Yeah.

I can hardly handle it one day.

That's why we're not
doing a show about you.

What kind of oddball
is this Will Saunders?

A devoted one, apparently.

His house is a shrine
to all things Yuletide.

And he does charity work.

Kids, pets, and homeless people.

So, he should want to do this.

And if he's not a complete
freak, we should want to too.

I can't even tell what he looks
like underneath this reindeer getup.

Nothing about his
personal life except for 33.

Has a history in production
and carpentry in scenic design.

That makes sense, I guess.

I just sent you the number
from the studio where he works.

I want you to find him,
meet him, and sell him.

You have one day.

Sorry.

I'm on it.

Oh, and don't forget that the entire
Bravada TV deal, not to mention your

future as a producer here,
hinges on the success of this show.

So, no pressure.

Thank you.

No Twitter, no Instagram.

Social media ghost.

Hi, is this Will?

Will, this is Sophia Worthy.

I'm with Super Real Productions.

I am producing a new reality TV
show about the holidays and we...

I got your phone
number from your work.

I hope that's okay.

Anyway, this whole everyday is Christmas
thing you do sounds really fascinating.

And I wondered if we could meet
and talk about filming you for the show.

Oh, can I ask you why not?

Well, yeah.

It's reality TV, but
not how you think.

That's a drag.

You know, it really
could have brought a lot of

attention to all that
great charity work you do.

Oh, yeah.

It could have
been a big part of it.

Amazing.

How does tomorrow morning sound?

Yes, I do know that place.

10 a.m.?

Perfect.

I'll see you then.

Okay, bye.

Charmer.

Yes.

Excuse me, Will?

Sofia from Superhero
Productions.

Sorry, my bad.

I thought you were someone else.

Sofia?

Your Will?

You're expecting an elf?

Yes, maybe.

What can I get you?

Oh, no.

It's on me.

Okay, bye.

Well, it's on Super Real Productions,
actually, but what do you want?

Thanks, Super
Real, but it's on me.

No arguments.

Okay.

Medium, non-fat, half-calf, no-foam
latte with a teaspoon of agave.

Coming right up.

Hey.

Hi.

Could I get a medium, non-fat, no-foam,
half-calf latte with a teaspoon of agave.

Christmas blend.

And just a regular
Christmas blend.

For me.

And one of those.

And one of those, too.

Oh.

Good choice.

There you go.

Thanks.

What's this?

Just a little something.

For you.

Open it.

My first gift from
Mr. Christmas.

I could get used to this.

Is that so?

I mean... I mean... I meant,
um... The gifts you must give.

I know what you mean.

I know what you mean.

Pink one's strawberry, yellow's
lemon, and the orange is passion fruit.

How did you know
I like macaroons?

Just a guess.

You seem kind of fancy.

Like you.

Fancy?

Interesting.

Hope you like Christmas blend.

Use it for your latte.

It may or may not surprise
you that I wait for it all year long.

I love Christmas blend.

It's my favorite.

Yay!

So you live around here?

Yeah.

I'm in Vista Gardens.

Little bungalow
right in the canyon.

I don't know the
place, actually.

Really?

Yeah.

A friend of mine used to
live right next door, I think.

Beautiful spot.

Queen.

So the show?

The show?

Right.

Look, I don't want to disappoint you,
but I'm a pretty low-key guy, and the

whole reality show deal
just isn't really my thing.

And honestly, people don't
understand what I do or why I do it.

Then let's change their mind.

You could create a whole new
massive wave of Christmas enthusiasm.

I'm sending it for you, exactly.

No.

Skeptic, are we?

Down this road before.

Okay.

The truth?

Mm-hmm.

Our story just fell through, and if we
don't find a new one ASAP, we're screwed.

My last show went belly up,
and I need to prove myself.

To be honest with you, I don't
know if you are right for the show.

Not until I see your house.

But after meeting you, I think
you could be great on television.

How's that, mystery man?

I was honest.

I'm impressed.

And between you and me,
I am cuckoo for Christmas.

Producing a show like this
would be a dream come true.

If you like my house.

Right.

I'd have to see
your house first.

So can I?

Not sure.

I'll have to think about it.

Right, of course.

Think about it and let me know.

But I have to know
by the end of the day.

So, he's not the oddball you
thought he was going to be?

Nope.

He's actually just kind of a
regular guy with an irregular hobby.

Hmm.

And he's also kind
of on the hot side.

Really?

How hot?

Like fireman meets GQ
model meets superhero hot.

Oh.

You're going to like him.

I'm married.

I don't have the luxury
of liking anyone anymore.

4.45.

End of day.

Will?

Hi, it's Sophia Worthy.

Ah, Sophia Worthy.

Is it the end of
the day already?

We're getting there.

So, what did you decide?

Wow.

Cutting right to the chase.

Listen, Will.

If you're not going to do
it, please just tell me now.

Okay.

I don't want to do it.

Oh.

Thank you.

But that doesn't mean I won't.

Or that I will.

I'm confused.

At this point, all I can offer is an
invitation for you to see my home.

How's half an hour?

Nothing like
playing hard to get.

Is that what you're doing?

Let me give you my address.

Hi.

Hey.

Welcome to my humble abode.

Humble?

More like amazing.

It was my grandparents' home.

I inherited it.

And who's this?

This is Romeo.

A vicious guard dog.

And a pretty good
judge of character.

Come on.

I say holy cow, but I'm assuming
you've probably heard something like it.

Doesn't get old.

Trust me.

How do you keep
those floating like that?

They're suspended on a filament
that washes out in the light.

Tricky.

Tricks in the drain, isn't it?

In the movie business.

Follow me.

Oh, and don't
mind the mistletoe.

It's everywhere.

Thanks for the warning.

Wow.

How do you keep
those snowing like that?

Wait, don't tell me.

More trade secrets?

So, how did this all start?

Honestly, I've always
loved Christmas.

You could call me a
Christmas enthusiast.

And seven or eight years
ago I was working on

this small Christmas
movie that ran out of money.

So, they paid me with scenery,
special effects, which was cool.

But then I thought,
where the hell am I

going to put it all when
it's not Christmas?

And the rest is history?

Or hysteria.

Take your pick.

It's gorgeous.

And a little trippy.

But in a good way.

Okay.

Over here.

Come on.

May I present...

Christmas Under the Sea.

It is so romantic and peaceful.

Unless you're the seasick type.

Which I'm not.

A friend of yours?

Oh, yeah.

That's my second cousin, Ariel.

Aww.

He loves the ladies, that one.

Little Romeo.

Did you teach him
everything he knows?

Just gave him the name.

Good answer.

So, how long have
you lived here for?

You said you inherited it?

From my grandparents.

It's right there.

It's so modern.

I had to gut the entire home.

Interior, exterior.

But I kept the original bones.

So now, it's modern
with a heritage spine.

What about your parents?

They didn't want those?

I'm sure they would have,
but... They died when I was a kid.

Long story.

But... I actually grew up
here with my grandparents.

Who were major Christmas fans.

And my inspiration when I decided to turn
my home into a Christmas extravaganza.

Extravagant it is.

Okay, pop quiz, Miss
Cuckoo for Christmas.

Who is your favorite
ornament maker?

Me?

Um... You know, I don't know.

I would say I'm kind of like an
equal opportunity ornament fan.

Ah, I get it.

Wouldn't want to offend
any of Santa's helpers.

Exactly.

Okay.

And here we have the train room.

All aboard.

It's amazing.

My grandpa was a big
collector and got me going on it.

And when I started doing all this to
my home, the train set grew like crazy.

I'm always working on it.

It keeps me busy.

And out of trouble!

Oh, sorry about that.

Hank meets Sophia.

Sophia Hank, my right hand man.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, Sophia.

Sophia wants to
make us TV stars.

Well, Will hasn't
agreed to it yet.

Help me out, would you?

You guys, this looks so good.

It's going to look
amazing on TV.

Which I haven't agreed to yet.

Sorry, I know.

I'm a producer.

Wheels are always turning.

Right.

Want to see it in action?

Yeah.

Check it out.

It's so good.

Thank you.

Hank seems nice.

He's the best.

Stays here sometimes
when the shelter's full.

And I hire him for odd
jobs here and there.

He's homeless?

Without a permanent home.

For now.

Had one and lost it.

Amongst other things.

We're working on it.

Will, your house is wonderful.

I would love for you and
your home to star in our show.

So what do you think?

I think...

How do I know you won't
make me look like an idiot?

You just gotta
trust me, I guess.

Yeah?

Yeah.

For what it's worth,
I'd like to mention that

I was a documentary
film major in college.

So I know how
to get to the truth.

Really?

So why reality TV?

I suppose real
life got in the way.

Something called paying
the bills came knocking.

Fair enough.

I'd also like to mention
that we are willing to

make a serious donation
to a charity of your choice.

You're killing me.

I just...

I don't know.

Your house is
unbelievable, Will.

The way you do Christmas and
the legacy of your grandparents.

How great would it be to on screen
show everybody the beauty of that?

I just know that people
would flip over you and your

home and your story and
why you do it and how you do it.

Your house is one of a kind.

You're one of a kind.

I have to confer with
my business manager.

Okay.

Okay?

We'll do it.

Will, this is amazing.

Thank you.

You are not
going to regret this.

Who's the happy camper?

Oh, you'll find out.

Wow, what a beauty.

Imagine when it's all
decorated and lit up.

I bet the crowds are crazy.

Yes, but his crabby
neighbor hates those crowds.

He got an injunction, so he's not allowed
to start decorating until Thanksgiving.

Nice neighbor.

So, plan accordingly, Linz.

I know the type.

He'll be the first to
want a location fee.

Guaranteed.

Let's go.

The gang.

Yes.

Will, this is Lindsay,
Kayla, and Aaron.

Our A-team of lights,
camera, and... Action.

Sound.

Action is good too, Will.

And this is Romeo, our
Extreme Holidays mascot.

Romeo, are you
ready for your close up?

At least one of us is.

Let me know if you have
any questions, okay?

Yeah, I got one.

Got any idea what a nightmare it is to
shoot all this white on white on white?

Sorry, I didn't design it
with TV in mind, dude.

Relax, Aaron.

I've seen you shoot tougher.

Though these projections
could be pretty tricky to light.

Thanks, boomer.

You okay?

Yeah, just taking it all in.

Um, do you mind if they
get a little lay of the land?

Check things out a bit?

Okay, that'd be great.

Give us some more time.

Fan out, everyone.

Just don't go into any
rooms that are being redone.

And watch out for wet paint.

It's okay.

Your beautiful house
is in good hands.

I promise.

As are you.

I'm not gonna hold you to that.

Um, I'm gonna go follow them.

You wanna join?

Sure.

Back to you.

Thanks a lot, Will.

We'll, uh, see you
Monday morning.

Monday?

Like, four days
from today, Monday?

Didn't you say your
hiatus started in four days?

Yeah, but I got a ton of
work to do on the house.

No worries, Will.

That's why the crew is here.

To help.

No.

No crew.

Just me and Hank only.

Please.

You know what?

Why don't you guys go?

I'm just gonna grab an Uber and stay
and chat with Will about a few things.

Shotgun.

Okay.

Don't touch me.

You wish.

Okay.

Fred!

What's all the hubbub, Saunders?

Reality TV show.

This is my producer, Sophia.

Sophia, meet Fred.

Hi.

Television, huh?

How much are you paying
for our inconvenience?

Don't worry.

You'll be compensated
for your trouble.

And, um, the producer's
gonna reach out to you shortly.

She better.

Put up with enough
as it is around here.

It's okay.

So, you want a drink?

Yeah, I could have some water.

I can facilitate that.

So, you should have
your contract by tomorrow.

Just let me know if
you have any questions.

So I can still back out?

Seriously?

Listen, Christmas
means all the world to me.

Obviously, you can see, and I
do this to share it with others.

But, personally, one-on-one.

My way.

What's that supposed to mean?

Maybe I jumped
into this too quickly.

I do that sometimes.

Listen, this is gonna
be hectic, inconvenient,

and a total disruption
of your nice, cozy life.

But you won't regret it.

I promise.

Oh, thanks.

I've gotta go.

I should go.

Bye.

Alright.

I will see you later, I guess.

I'll look forward to it.

Okay.

These people haven't given you
much time to get ready, have they?

They'll never really be ready.

Don't ask me why I'm doing this.

Oh, I know why
you're doing this.

Not obvious.

She's beautiful.

And smart.

And persuasive.

The way I see it is if I can
help promote the charities

I work with, I can get her
to use the show for good.

And I guess it's worth it.

Hey, maybe it's a good
opportunity to talk about the shelter?

That's a good idea, Hank.

Yeah.

I'll put that on my wish list.

Along with Sophia?

Come on.

Oh my gosh.

It is perfect.

There he is.

I'm Paul Rivera.

I'm the executive producer
and creator of the show.

Hi.

AKA my boss.

So you gotta be nice to him.

I absolutely love you.

I love what you've
done with the place.

It is wonderful.

Our only hope is that
we can do it justice.

And you, too, of course.

Why don't you come with me?

I'm gonna give you
a rundown of the day.

Great.

We'll see you in a bit.

Nice to see you
again, Miss Producer.

It's nice to see you again, too.

Okay, so, today is mostly just gonna be
shots of the house, bits and pieces of you

talking and explaining,
and we're gonna get

a shot of you greeting
us at the front door.

Does that sound good?

Yeah, I guess.

As the old saying goes, if it
doesn't work, we'll just fix it in post.

That's what I'm afraid of.

Don't worry.

I figured you
like to make lists.

Here's mine.

These are some of
the charities I work with.

I think it would be good to
put them in the interviews.

Got it.

Okay, while they're getting set
up, let's get you in hair and makeup.

Makeup?

No.

No, I don't wear makeup.

On camera, everyone
wears makeup.

Is this our boy self?

Yes.

Gia, this is Will.

Sit.

Smile.

Look pretty.

Which shouldn't be
a problem for you.

Well, look, I know a lot of guys don't
like the whole makeup idea, but the point

is to make you look like
you don't have makeup on.

Let me get this straight.

You want to put makeup on me so I
look like I don't have makeup on me.

That is why they
call it reality TV.

How we doing?

Good.

Just getting golden boy ready.

So, what do you think?

Dude or dwarf?

What for?

For Will to wear
in the opening shot.

We never discussed a costume.

Please hold still, Will.

I'm not wearing a costume.

What about the reindeer suit
that you wore in that article?

That was a costume.

I was playing Rudolph for
the kids for charity one time.

Yeah, well, now you'd be
playing Christmas dude or dwarf.

Ta-da!

Adorable.

I don't want to look adorable.

Okay, honey, that
ship has sailed.

She just means that we
love the way you look already.

We do, but the audience has a certain
expectation, namely holiday cheer.

So, let's be cheery, shall we?

I'll do this one.

Thank you.

Did you know about this?

I had no idea.

Look, you told me that
sometimes you can be impulsive.

So, how about now?

Hmm?

That's the one.

Okay, Will, Sofia's
going to call action.

You're going to open the
door, say your first line.

Then you're going to step back,
open the door a little more, you're

inviting us into your
home, and Aaron is going

to do a beautiful
tracking shot right inside.

Cool?

What's my line?

Oh, sorry, it's...

Hi, I'm Will Saunders.

Welcome to my magical
Christmas wonderland.

Isn't that a little corny?

Christmas is corny.

Not to me.

Why don't we just drop the
magical and stick with the rest?

Okay.

Okay?

And... action.

Hi.

I'm Will Saunders, and welcome
to my Christmas wonderland.

Cut.

Okay, let's go again, Will,
this time just a little livelier.

Ready... and action.

Hi, I'm Will Saunders, and welcome
to my Christmas wonderland.

Again?

Okay, that was
a lot better, Will.

We're just going to
go one more time.

Good work.

And... action.

Hi, I'm Will Saunders, and welcome
to my Christmas wonderland.

Cut!

Okay, well, this is television.

You need to pretend
to be happy, okay?

You're super excited about your house, and
you can't wait to share it with the world.

But I'm not, and
I look ridiculous.

Well, fake it.

Well, it's TV.

How about we
get rid of the shirt?

We love the shirt.

Not all of us love the shirt.

Yuko!

Um, can you please get his
shirt from the green room?

On it.

Okay, uh, let's try that again.

Ready, and action.

Hey, I'm Will Saunders, and
welcome to my Christmas wonderland.

And cut!

That was perfect, Will.

Really?

Oh, yeah.

Super.

Okay, so, Will,
first things first.

What do you think sets you apart
from other Christmas enthusiasts?

I don't know.

I guess when it comes to
Christmas, I'm all in, 110%.

You could say 365%.

Very true.

But I can't take all the credit.

I've had a lot of help along the
way, starting with my grandparents.

My grandma actually...
I'm sorry, grandparents?

Well, I'm curious.

You're a young, strapping lad.

You're single.

You probably have a
very active dating life.

How do women react when
you bring them back here?

Women?

Um, they like it, I guess.

But usually everyone does.

So... So you could say that this
place is kind of a chick magnet?

A chick magnet?

Yeah.

You know, they come and
see all the Christmas joy,

and they're like, which
way to the sleigh bed?

Am I right?

I'm sorry.

What kind of
questions are these?

Fun ones.

Will, come on.

We love hearing about your
grandma and all that stuff.

Yada, yada, yada.

It's great.

But look at you.

You're a fireman meets
GQ model meets superhero.

So Christmas aside, the folks
are gonna want to hear a little dirt.

I think I need a break.

Yeah, of course.

Everyone take five.

Really?

What?

I thought it was a
legitimate question.

You asked where
the sleigh bed was.

I know that was
kind of weird, but...

Paul was just doing his job.

What, are you two, like,
good cop and bad cop?

What?

No.

Wait, I'm the good cop, right?

Tell me.

Look.

We had a deal,
and it didn't work out.

It didn't include me
talking about my love life.

He's just trying to loosen
you up in his own way.

I'm sure none of it's
gonna end up on the show.

Sophia, this is my life.

It's important to me.

I don't pretend to be perfect.

Far from it.

But I try to stand
for a few good things.

And that comes
across loud and clear.

Look, just say what
you want to say.

Forget about the questions.

Don't listen to Paul.

Don't slide off him like Teflon.

Just take a deep breath.

Okay.

Okay.

I know this is weird and new.

That sure feels nice.

I meant... I know
what you meant.

But it still feels nice.

Hey, maybe we could, um, donate
the leftover lunch food to the shelter.

I could get Hank to pick it up.

Yeah.

I mean, I'll have to ask
Lindsay, but I don't see why not.

Thanks.

You bet.

Bye.

Great.

Alright.

You ready to face the
big bad cameras again?

I only need you
for one more shot.

Alright.

No one has ever asked
to donate leftovers to

any other place than
their own refrigerator.

This guy is... Sexy.

And-sincere.

So we can do it then?

Keep our star happy?

Sure.

Oh no.

I left him with Paul.

I really hope he's okay.

See?

You don't have to
worry about Paul.

That's all I know about Paul.

He knows how to
charm the people.

You can take your
pants off of anyone.

I have a feeling those particular
pants are going to be staying on.

Maybe for Paul.

What's that supposed to mean?

I've seen the way
he looks at you.

So what are you going
to do about it, sunshine?

I'm going to get this last shot and stay
away from all mistletoe at every cost.

Is that a professional
decision or that whole all

hot dudes or heartbreakers
thing you got going on?

Sweetie, not every guy you
like is going to turn into Marco.

It is statistically and
physically impossible.

Thank you.

Have a good day.

You too.

Bye.

Alright, let's go.

Up top, Will.

Now.

You're the fist bump type.

I'm good with that.

I know there were some hiccups,
but you actually kind of rocked it.

You're welcome.

Is that what I'm
supposed to say?

You were making
a calling with Paul.

You were making friendly.

It's a good sign.

There were only a few
fleeting pockets of horrible.

Better than I expected.

How's that?

I'm going to give
you some advice.

Have a beer.

Or six.

And a nice dinner.

And get a good sleep.

Want to join me on that?

Join you for dinner?

Actually, I can't.

As much as I kind
of really want to.

I'll take really kind of
wanna for the future.

Goodnight, Sophia.

Goodnight, Will.

Hi.

Will.

Sophia.

What are you doing here?

How do you know where I live?

A.

I get nicer greetings
at the DMV.

B.

You told me when we first met.

C.

Can I come in?

Yeah, sure.

You look like irises.

I do?

They're beautiful.

From my front lawn,
but flowers all the same.

Okay, then go with you.

What are they for?

An apology for being
such a grouch today.

Grouch?

I kind of was.

But I also needed an
excuse to come over here.

Right.

Thinking about the questions
Paul was asking today.

About me being a chick magnet.

And I just wanted to clarify
that I am not some sort of player.

Thank you.

I think.

I felt like Paul was kind of
trying to make me seem like one.

You know, for
television and everything.

Entertainment.

Maybe he just
thinks you're cute.

I like your place.

It's quirky.

Elegant.

Yeah?

Even without gifts hanging from the
ceiling and mermaid murals on the wall?

Oh, I can arrange that.

I know people.

Do you want to sit?

Yeah.

Just for a minute.

I'm doing this reality TV show and these
people show up with their crackadons.

Sounds like it sucks.

Oh, it does.

But there's this hot producer lady
who kind of makes it all worthwhile.

Oh, stop.

I can't, Paul.

I can't.

Okay.

This is really bad.

It's really bad for the show.

And for me, professionally.

Okay.

No.

I can't.

I can't.

I can't.

I can't.

You don't like the way I kiss?

I do.

I like the way you kiss.

Too much.

A lot.

Which is why you need to go.

Thank you for the
flowers and the kiss.

I will see you tomorrow.

Wow.

You are an undisciplined girl.

No, you will thank me later.

Thank you.

Goodbye, Will.

God.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Are you sure I don't look silly
sitting in the middle of it all like this?

You look great, I promise.

Okay.

Okay, ready?

So, Will, you've been collecting
this train set your entire life.

At what point did it
become a Christmas village?

When my house became
Holiday Central, so did the trains.

It keeps the kid
alive in me too.

Absolutely.

The kids that come
through on our fundraising

tours, this is
their favorite stop.

Fundraising.

Why don't you tell us a little bit
about the charities you work with?

Well, the first and key charity I
work with is at the Union Hope Shelter.

That's downtown
at 3rd and Lucas.

Look at him go.

I guess there is some
personality attached to those pecs.

There's definitely more to
Christmas Dude than meets the eye.

It just takes the right
energy to bring it out of him.

Of course, on the other hand, we
don't want him to get too comfortable.

Okay, great.

Let's go over here and
get some more stuff.

Okay.

All you have to do
is watch and learn.

Okay.

So, this room is
really theatrical.

It's almost a Little Mermaid
meets the Christmas Story.

Yeah, it was
really fun to design.

It's got kind of a feminine vibe to it
for such a manly man like yourself.

Wouldn't you say, Will?

Well, I just wanted a little
something for everyone.

Hmm.

What exactly was
the inspiration?

Truth.

Always.

I had this girlfriend and
she loved mermaids.

I think she actually thought
she was one in her past life.

So, the idea came from her.

Some people think
mermaids are kind of sexy.

Does this room double as a
fantasy suite for you sometimes?

Well, any room can feel special
if you're in it with the right person.

Wouldn't you agree, Paul?

Works for me.

No further questions,
Your Honor.

You gave it right
back to Paul in there.

I got some good advice from
a smart producer right now.

You should listen to her.

So, a mermaid girlfriend?

It was ages ago.

Water under the bridge.

I just wanted to toss
your nosy boss a bone.

Good job.

Come on.

I want to show you something.

Okay.

So, picture all this
stuff covering the entire

front of the house
and you get the idea.

A Santa's workshop
has got nothing on you.

Who do you think it
goes for reinforcements?

Hey, I remember this.

This was what you were working
on the day of our walkthrough.

I was.

It's a gingerbread house.

My mom and dad bought it for me for
Christmas before they passed away.

Your last year with them?

It was.

Anyway, my grandpa and I added a whole
bunch of details to it over the years.

Maybe we could do something
special with it on camera.

Absolutely, we can.

Um, wait five minutes
and then come on.

I was just checking
out all the millions of

Christmas things that
Will had in the garage.

You would not believe all the things
that he has stashed away in there.

Crazy.

I cannot wait until we get a
shot of him decorating the house.

It's going to be insane.

I really hope we schedule
enough time for it.

Did we schedule enough time?

Why are you talking so fast?

Am I?

Yeah, you are.

It's just a really strong
coffee this morning.

Yeah, I know.

No matter how
much sugar I put in.

In our next hour, the season's
hottest Christmas recipes.

You're watching KTLA.

Hey Fred.

Can I lend a hand?

Not on your life.

I better not see any of these lights
shining before they're supposed to.

You know what
the injunction says.

The lights will be up, not on.

It's just for some
quick filming.

And can I give you a little
piece of neighborly advice?

And what might that be?

How about this Christmas?

I don't know.

Enjoy yourself.

I had it made for you
to wear on the show.

Try it on and tell
me what you think.

I love it.

Oh.

Oh.

How's it look?

Like a million bucks.

I think it's amazing.

Maybe we need to
make it a little tighter.

Put it in the dryer.

Or maybe hot wash it.

We can dry it on your abs.

You know what I mean?

How are you today?

Doing well.

How are you?

Hi, I'm Paul.

Oh, nice to meet you.

Pleasure.

So, how do you feel about
Will's Christmas extravaganza?

It's kind of crazy
time for my taste.

He can decorate my bush anytime.

I'll tell you one thing.

I wouldn't want
to pay his light bill.

No way.

What do you think of Will's
majestic Christmas wonderland?

I hate the whole thing.

Oh.

Is that everything?

Yep.

That just about covers it.

Great.

Great.

Do we get that?

Great.

Can we try it one
more time with a smile?

With a smile?

I hate the whole thing.

You happy?

Not unhappy.

Definite improvement.

I'll take it.

So you're heading
back to the office?

Uh, no.

Home.

Want to stick around?

Maybe.

Got to eat, right?

You cook, too?

Oh, yeah.

I cook.

No measuring cups or cookbooks.

I'm impressed.

I swing it.

Usually works out.

Are you sure I can't
help with anything?

I am sure.

All right.

I'm on dishes, then.

I guess.

So, other than the
mermaid wannabe, are there

any other serious
relationships in your past?

A few, for sure.

I was actually
engaged in college.

Really?

Engaged?

That is serious.

Yeah, we were young.

And it would have
been a disaster.

It missed since then.

And lately, it's just
been me and Romeo.

Oh.

What about you?

Anyone serious?

Uh, yeah, but no one I
wanted to go the distance with.

The last relationship
was a disaster.

He was a cheating mess.

It kind of tainted relationships and trust
for me, so... Want me to kick his ass?

No, he was not worth the energy.

How did your parents die?

Sorry, was that
way too personal?

You don't have to
answer that question.

No.

It's fine.

Um...

It was a car accident.

Truck driver.

Sorry.

How old were you?

Eight.

Do you have any siblings?

Just me.

Any other family?

No.

Well, that's sad.

What I've experienced
in my life, it's all relative

to what you've experienced,
what Hank's experienced.

The kids from the charities I work
with, what they're experiencing.

We only know what we know if we
have nothing else to compare it to.

Yeah, I suppose so.

Grandparents swooped me up, moved
me in here, raised me like champs.

I was always
loved, that's for sure.

Even though I was a
pretty challenging teenager.

Challenging how?

Fell in with a bad
crowd, drugs, booze.

Really?

Oh, yeah.

I was a shithead.

I even broke into a house once.

Hit rock bottom when
I was in my late teens.

Grandparents kicked me out.

Went from one friend's
couch to the next.

Spent a few
nights on the street.

Long story short, it was
definitely an eye-opener.

I was lucky my
grandparents took me back.

Yeah.

Well, worst I ever did
was get a week's detention.

And I swear it wasn't my fault.

I'm sure it wasn't.

We were lucky to have them.

Your grandparents.

I honestly don't know where I
would have ended up without them.

So, I try to help others
the way they help me.

Pay it forward, you know?

And keeping the meaning of Christmas
alive every day just ties it all together.

That's beautiful, Will.

I wonder what your
grandparents would think

about everything that's
going on here now.

Are you kidding?

They'd love it.

They were the happiest,
chattiest pair you've ever met.

How about your parents?

Uh, not the happiest,
chattiest pair you've ever met.

They were divorced when
I was in third grade, so...

Will, I have a
confession to make.

Should I be sitting down?

Um, it's just...

I am not cuckoo for Christmas.

I just said it so that you would do the
show and so that you would like me.

I have something
to confess, too.

I already knew.

Any true Christmas nut
could have immediately

named their favorite
ornament maker.

You went generic.

It's okay, really.

I won't hold it against you.

Well, thank you.

Although I'm not sure
that I deserve that.

My parents.

Um, every year they would argue
over who got me a Christmas time.

And it was a big competition.

Who had the bigger house,
better gifts, fancier vacation.

And it made me dread
Christmas every year.

I still do.

Maybe this year
will be different.

Maybe it will.

I don't just paint
for Christmas.

I get the food out of the home.

I knew he looked
so good on a ladder.

Wait, we shouldn't
be letting him do that.

Yeah, it's not really the best time for
our star to end up in a full body cast.

This is going to be gold.

It'll cut together great.

Plus, we are insured
up the wazoo, so...

Smiley today.

Maybe our boy got a
little lucky last night.

Why do you say that?

Well, that glow?

It ain't from the
Christmas lights.

Well, you know one thing.

It's that T-shirt.

And we left him in it.

Good job, Sophia.

Oh, my God.

Oh, so good.

How's that?

Did we want?

Oh.

That was scary.

That was hilarious.

And our cameras
got every second.

Great job, Will.

That was perfect.

He could've killed himself.

Sophia, come on.

We need a little
excitement and some action.

Yeah, that you can manipulate.

Don't try this at home, kids.

Oh, no.

What?

Well, let's go again.

What is it?

What is wrong?

You know what?

I don't trust Paul.

I understand that we're
just making television

here, but there are
real lives at stake.

Okay, uh, I'm just
gonna take a stab here.

This isn't about Paul, is it?

It's about you and Will?

What about me and Will?

I asked you first.

Oh, my God.

You slept with him?

Shh!

Why didn't you say something?

This is fantastic!

When was it?

It was last night, and
it was off the charts.

I'm in it really
deep here, Linz.

Okay, yeah, I mean, maybe this isn't
the best career move for you at this very

second, but you'd have to be made
of cement not to respond to Will.

But that doesn't make it right.

Look, you deserve to be happy.

Just be careful.

Don't let it affect the work.

Enjoy.

I'm gonna get
the shit out of it.

Not Peter.

You got it, sister.

Here's the countdown, man.

Three, two, one!

Merry Christmas!

No need to think it over, babe.

Don't want to wait.

Don't hesitate.

Don't hesitate.

No need to take it slow.

Hey leaving without a goodbye?

Goodbye is if you
get me in trouble.

You want to stay?

I can't stay.

I understand.

I was thinking, if you want, I can help
you pick out a Christmas tree this weekend.

Like a date?

Call it work.

All right.

My grandpa and I used to go out after
Thanksgiving and chop down our own tree.

My biggest thrill was when I
was old enough to chop it myself.

Just a boy and his ex.

Until I discovered girls.

Lucky us.

So, how do I know
which one to pick?

Which one looks best to you?

I kind of like that one.

Noble fur.

Good traditional choice.

How tall?

About your height.

It's perfect.

And you like the shape?

Oh, yeah.

So symmetrical.

Okay.

Now you have to check
the branches and make sure

they're soft and pliable
and not brittle in any way.

There's nothing
brittle about this one.

Do you always travel with a
hundred spare ornaments?

I just figured given your
humbug history, you'd

be a little light in the
ornament department.

I figured right.

Thank you.

I grabbed you
one of my favorites.

A movie theater.

You know, this reminds
me of It's a Wonderful Life.

My favorite Christmas movie.

So she does like Christmas.

I never said I didn't
like Christmas.

Just aspects of it.

Pick a place of honor
for the movie house.

Perfect.

Come here.

I'm following, Sofia.

I'm following for you.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Has anyone ever told
you how beautiful you are?

Can't say anyone's ever
told me I'm beautiful before.

No.

Romeo.

Is Romeo home alone?

No.

Can I say that I love that
you think about my dog?

I think about you.

And how lucky I am.

That you found me?

Well, technically
Paul found you.

I just followed up.

Remind me to thank him.

How about after
the show airs, okay?

Got it.

Hey.

Want to maybe go for a hike
or something this morning?

We can grab Romeo,
we can hit up Griffith Park.

I'm still thinking low
profile is the way to go.

Yeah, I think so.

Or we could just stay in.

I could definitely
have at Savannah Hills.

And here we have Frosty
and his little brother Norman.

I think Frosty is a more
appropriate Christmas name

but, you know, Norman
is still, he's nice and gear.

You don't want to
fold these edges down.

Weeeeee!

Wooo!

Oh my gosh!

We love you, Norman.

Our man certainly got
charisma, no question.

Once we opened him up.

Or should I say, once you did.

Me, you, the crew.

Teamwork.

We still need some more drama.

Conflict.

A little chaos.

Chaos?

We have one more
day of shooting.

See what you can get.

I don't want it to have
to be manufactured.

Like this... snow.

Everything you see here has a
history, a meaning, a purpose.

So how long have you been
collecting all this stuff for?

33 years old, so 33 years.

Since you were a baby?

Well, maybe not that far back,
but my first words were Santa Claus.

Why don't you tell us about
this gingerbread house?

My parents gave me
this incredible gingerbread

house for Christmas
when I was a kid.

I was too young then
to know how to put it

together, so my dad and
grandpa showed me how.

Every Christmas
since, I've assembled it.

Last few years,
Hank's lent me a hand.

Push in a little bit.

Kayla, your boom's
in the shot again.

I'm not in the shot.

I'm looking through the frame.

Kayla, just back up.

Well, I... I can't
really back up.

Kayla, just put your boom up.

Okay, I guess I'm
getting out of this.

Okay.

No worries.

It's all good.

No one got hurt.

House can be fixed.

Kayla, are you okay?

Yeah, yeah.

I'm fine.

Yes, the house.

It's fine.

Is everything okay?

Yep.

How's the house?

Getting fixed.

Kayla feels so bad.

We all do.

If I wouldn't have told her to back
up, none of this would have happened.

I'm so, so sorry.

Sorry about what?

I just told you for your house.

How about being
sorry you kept rolling?

Why didn't you stop the filming
the second you saw what happened?

Listen, I gotta fix this.

I'll see you inside.

So, do you need a ride home?

Don't you live in the
opposite direction?

Yeah, but I could give you a ride
there if you need one, obviously.

I guess I could put up
with you for a little longer.

He's in the garage.

I should have stopped
rolling immediately.

That's not what Paul would say.

Yeah, well, Paul isn't
secretly involved with our lead.

Shit.

What?

Oh, my God.

That's not good.

That's...

That's good, but
that's not good.

That's bad for the show.

Who you're with is really none
of his or anyone else's business.

That's just it.

It is his business.

And it just looks bad.

I mean, I know it wasn't exactly
the smartest choice to make, but...

I made a choice.

You sorry you did?

No.

You sorry that you
decided to do the show?

A little.

But then I wouldn't
have met you.

Unless, of course,
we're breaking up.

No.

I am an excellent multitasker.

You are.

But I have a show to produce.

I have to stay focused.

There is a lot riding on it.

Like my career.

Sophia Worthy.

You are one of the most determined,
capable, inspiring people I've ever known.

You can do it all.

I know it.

It's one of the sweetest
things anyone's ever said to me.

I knew I liked you for a reason.

I know.

I'm sorry I got so intense
about the gingerbread house.

It meant a lot to you.

It's a big part of your past.

Yeah.

But it's a decoration.

You were just doing your job.

I should have stopped rolling.

And I knew the
history of the house.

And if it's
broken... I'll fix it.

It's what I do.

There you are.

I want you to call this person.

Who's Helena Miller?

She's a shrink.

She's great.

Paul, I know I've got issues,
but I don't need a shrink.

Not for you.

For the show.

She's great.

I want you to set up a
quick sit down with her.

Get her to talk about Christmas.

How it messes with people, gets
in their head, makes them go nuts.

And by people, I'm
assuming you mean Will.

Sophia, we still
need more dimension.

Unless you're scared you're going to
find out something you don't want to know.

I call the holidays
my tax season.

It's my busiest time.

Why is that?

Why do you think the holidays
are such a difficult time for people?

Christmas time is kind of
a perfect emotional storm.

Another year's gone.

What have I accomplished?

Who do I have to celebrate with?

Why does everybody
seem so happy but me?

And then there are the
childhood triggers that pop up.

They can really derail you.

Of course.

So, for example...

Say if someone wanted to celebrate
Christmas every day of the year.

What do you think's the
deeper meaning there?

Two words.

Dysfunction.

Junction.

Thank you.

Cut.

That was great.

Sophia, this is so wrong.

I know.

It wasn't my idea.

How is the show looking so far?

We have a lot of great footage.

You're looking
like a major star.

Everyone loves Christmas, so...

What can go wrong?

Even I'm getting into it.

Yep.

Anything important?

My buddy CJ saw a
promo for the show.

Texted it to me.

A promo?

You're kidding.

I didn't know we had one.

Wait.

Maybe I shall watch it first.

Why?

Afraid of something?

No.

I just...

Okay, fine.

Let's watch it.

Buckle up this Christmas as Bravada
Television presents... Extreme Holiday.

With an eye-opening
look at one sexy stud who

celebrates Yuletide
365 crazy days a year.

Hi, I'm Will Saunders, and welcome
to my Christmas wonderland.

It's kind of crazy
town for my teeth.

But my kids love it.

So what are you gonna do?

I wouldn't want
to pay his light bill.

I hate the whole thing.

No, wait.

Two words.

Dysfunction.

Junction.

You've never seen a guy so
hopelessly devoted in your life.

Catch the series
premiere Christmas Eve.

I don't know.

Maybe I'm nuts.

Can I do that again?

The hell was that?

So you knew about this?

Well, I knew they
were cutting promos.

I didn't know when
they were airing them.

Well, they have to pull it.

Well, that's not happening.

It has to.

Not only does it misrepresent
Will, but it misrepresents the show.

Okay, Sophia, calm down.

Just...

Look, the network got a
hold of me late last night.

The new promos had
tested through the roof.

The network immediately
slapped them online, on air.

But it's not the
show we're making.

Well, I hate to
tell you, but it is.

At least it's the
tone they want.

What about what we want?

We want our deal renewed.

What if I disagree?

Well, you could quit.

And have absolutely no
say in the direction we take.

Or you can stay.

And cut a great show.

One that Bravado
will really, really love.

So you're letting them make me look
like a complete idiot on national TV?

The one thing I was
worried about from the start.

I'm going to be there
every step of the way.

And make sure that the show
looks as good as it possibly can.

Within my power.

This was such a mistake.

I never should have said yes.

Why did you then?

Truth.

Because of you.

I believed you saw something
in me that maybe I didn't.

So when you told
me to trust you, I did.

And I also feel kind of used.

Used?

By who?

By Paul.

By you.

I know how you feel, Will.

I do.

I was blindsided, too.

I really just don't want
this to come between us.

It already has.

There you go.

I knew it was too
good to be true.

You can't be that
surprised by it.

I can?

He was a little... prickly.

Very much his own man.

Which is, you know, not
necessarily a bad thing.

But there were some red flags
flying amid that first-rate hunkiness.

There were?

What red flags?

Well, he's Christmas crazy.

That's unusual.

He's creative and nostalgic.

Not crazy.

Don't call him that.

You know what I mean.

I don't know, Linz.

He's honestly
all-around perfect.

It's just your judgement
got a little clouded.

That's all.

I've never felt this way.

Ever.

Guys like Will don't
come around every day.

Good thing.

Because how could we
keep up with them all?

Will told me that
he thought that I saw

things in him that he
hadn't seen in himself.

Honestly, it was the
other way around.

And I was starting
to love him for it.

At least I thought I was.

Men.

Men.

Still haven't fixed that yet.

The roof's busted.

For as long as I've known you,
Will, you've never been a quitter.

Some things are just
broken beyond repair.

You talking about
the house or Sophia?

What are we if we can't be
trusted to do the right thing?

People make mistakes, Will.

Doesn't mean they can't
learn from them, can't change.

Yvette and I might still be together if
I'd just made some different choices.

I might know my kids.

My grandkids.

Just don't be like me, Will.

Don't have regrets.

Come on.

Let's fix this old
gingerbread house already.

You know what?

Just give me a sec.

Need some help?

Damn gophers.

One of these days they're gonna
eat the whole damn mailbox.

Maybe you could get an
injunction against them.

Really is quite the
deal you put on there.

I didn't think I'd quite realize
that until that TV show came along.

All those cameras, right?

I, uh...

I gave them an
interview, you know.

I saw.

Nice work.

Very quotable.

Ginny always talked about
how great it was on the inside.

I've been missing her
a lot this last little while.

Feel like a quick tour?

Yeah.

I'd like that.

Don't worry.

It'll stay there.

I don't always succeed,
but it's what I try to do.

So, how's it going?

Good.

Just trying to decide
what to use from this clip.

Oh, is this when he
waxes poetic about peace

on Earth and goodwill
hunting or whatever?

Can we please use as
little of this as possible?

Yeah.

You know, it's only his entire
philosophy and reason for being...

I get it.

Laughs, gaffes, and thrills.

I'm on it, Paul.

Look.

I know I've been hard on you.

But it's because I really
want you to succeed.

You have real ability.

And I want everyone to see it.

Okay?

So, you gonna bring Superman
to the Christmas party?

Oh, that would be a
little hard right now.

We're not exactly speaking.

Oh.

Is that because of the show?

The show?

Expectations?

Trust issues?

And don't date the talent.

You were right.

Yeah.

Well, I had to learn
that one the hard way.

But then I married the guy.

So, it's not always
a train wreck.

Laughs.

Claps.

Claps.

Claps.

Claps.

Claps.

So, Sofia.

Will.

I was just, um, getting a latte.

Medium.

Non fat.

Half caff.

No foam.

Tea spoon of Agave.

Good memory.

So how have you been?

How's Romeo?

Excited to see you.

Yeah, I miss him too.

So the show is
looking really good.

Paul was asking me if
you would do publicity

for it, but I assumed
it was a fat no.

Whatever the opposite of
publicity is, that's what I'll be doing.

Fixed a gingerbread house.

Looks almost good as new.

It's really good.

Well...

Merry Christmas, Sophia.

You too, Will.

Bye, Romeo.

Hey, I just downloaded some extra b-roll
that must have got lost in the shuffle.

You should check it out.

Okay.

Thanks, I will.

The file's named new.

You know, Will, he's like, it's
his tall, good-looking young man.

You wouldn't expect it,
but he's got a heart of gold.

And, uh, I just love the guy.

And, uh, I just love the guy.

Hey!

I got your text, what's up?

Rivada moved up the viewing
meeting, it's in two hours.

Two hours?!

No, it's not for two days.

Bentley has to
leave town tonight.

Wants to see a cut in
person with us... No, no, no.

It's no problem.

We can do it.

No, we're close to being ready.

Not even for you.

It's not like they haven't
seen the footage already.

They cut the promos.

Remember?

They're expecting rough.

How rough is it?

I mean, it's long but watchable.

Fine, just wrap it up.

Okay, Paul, I've been meaning
to tell you... I don't have time.

I need to crunch numbers
with Lindsay before the meeting.

Okay.

Thank you.

Our goal is to launch with a subject
and a situation so unique and strange yet

relatable that it will set the bar for an
entire year of extreme holiday madness.

At the same time,
we've tried to split the

difference between
sentiment and sensationalism.

Entertaining but authentic.

And I think you'll all agree that we
have found a major star in Will Saunders.

See what you got.

Of course.

Hi, I'm Will Saunders and welcome
to my Christmas wonderland.

Hi, I'm Will Saunders and welcome
to my Christmas wonderland.

Welcome to my
Christmas wonderland.

This shirt sucks.

Hey, I'm Will Saunders and
welcome to my Christmas wonderland.

Christmas Wonderland.

You sure I don't look silly?

I love it.

How's it look?

It's kind of crazy
town for my taste.

But my kids love it.

So what are you gonna do?

I wouldn't want
to pay his light bill.

I hate the whole thing.

You know, Will, he's like...

he's this tall, good-looking
young man and...

you wouldn't expect it, but...

he's got a heart of gold.

And, uh... I just love the guy.

It's Christmas in every way.

Imagine if we could keep
the spirit of Christmas...

with all its joy and
generosity and goodwill...

alive all year round.

Think how much
better off we'd be.

I don't always succeed.

But it's what I try to do.

Wow.

That, uh...

really wasn't, like, the
promise we cut, now, was it?

No, Jayla, um, let me explain.

Actually, Sophia.

Why don't you explain?

Well, I suppose... You
know, that won't be necessary.

I know what I expected, I know
what I saw, and I know how I feel.

I loved it.

Yeah, those promos that we cut
drew eyeballs, but now it is clear...

that we can't sustain that
broad a tone for a whole show.

Oh.

Paul, you and your team, you
found the, uh, sweet spot in the story.

You made it
engaging and vivid...

without sacrificing the
charge of reality TV.

Heck, you almost kind
of redefined the genre.

And just in time for
Christmas, well done, people.

Congratulations.

We are thrilled that you,
uh, enjoyed the presentation.

You've got a plane to catch?

And, Sophia, thank
Will for me, would you?

It is clear that you really
brought out the best in him.

Well, that was a surprise
all the way around.

I tried to warn you
before we went in.

Well, it's a good
thing you didn't.

I probably would
have freaked out.

Actually, I still might.

I was just trying to do the right
thing for everyone, including you.

And Will.

Not really.

He doesn't care anymore.

Well, you know what?

His loss.

Anyway, once we get picture locked,
we have to jump on Valentine's Day.

Now, I have got a couple of romance
freaks, but I want to know what you think.

I think... I quit.

Great.

Quit what?

My job.

Excuse me?

I realized in there that
this isn't the place for me.

I don't want to sneak around behind
my boss's back to do what I think is right.

What are you talking about?

I somehow thought that
I could take my love of

documentary film and
bring it to reality TV.

And that was very wrong.

What happened in
there was a one-off.

I got lucky, and I know that.

We're going to go right
back to chasing ratings.

Which is fine for some people.

Which is not for me.

I'm sorry.

Did Will put you up to this?

Hardly.

If anything, it was you.

You're a sharp,
talented guy, Paul.

But your eyes are on
the prize, not the passion.

Don't worry.

I'm going to help
you deliver the show.

On Friday.

And if you're thinking about
replacing me, consider Lindsay.

She's the best.

Merry Christmas, Paul.

What does Christmas
have to do with it?

Dear Will, I hate that
the idea of your last

thoughts on me are
such disappointing ones.

As I got to know the man you truly are,
my respect and my feeling for you grew,

and took shape in ways
that honestly surprised me.

Now my greatest wish is that I can be a
person you'd respect with equal measure.

Even if I never see
you again, I want to be

a woman who deserves
an amazing man like you.

Thank you for being that man.

Love, Sophia.

Welcome to my
Christmas wonderland.

This shirt sucks.

I only wanted...

You know, Will, he's like... He's this
tall, good-looking young man, and...

I wouldn't expect it, but...

He's got a heart of gold.

I just love the guy.

Hi.

I was in the neighborhood.

I thought I'd drop by.

With irises.

Yep.

So, did you watch the show?

I did.

And?

It wasn't half as
bad as I expected.

Oh, hold off on
the praise, okay?

I'm saying I got what
you were going for.

You tried to keep it real, make
me seem okay, but give the

audience enough of that dopey
stuff they'd need to keep watching.

And I know it wasn't what you
were told to do, but you did it anyway.

And now you did that for me.

I didn't do it for you.

I did it because of you.

Because of who you
showed the cameras you were.

I didn't go to film
school for nothing.

And you didn't get in trouble?

The network flipped over it.

Paul folded like a deck chair.

They're already on
to Valentine's Day.

So that must make you
super real as new Golden Girl.

Oh, it totally did.

I'm happy for you, Sophia.

But I quit.

You quit?

What do you mean you quit?

I want to get excited
about what I do.

I want to solve problems
with my art, not make them.

Are you sure you
know what you're doing?

I have no idea what I'm doing.

I am sure about one thing.

Oh yeah?

What's that?

That I really miss you.

And I hope you know that no
matter what, you can trust me again.

I do.

I understand now what
you were up against.

How much was truly
out of your control and...

what happened
wasn't intentional.

More personal.

Until it was personal.

Yeah, I think I remember those.

They were pretty
good, weren't they?

They were okay.

Are we okay?

What are you thinking?

I'm thinking...

about you.

And me.

Without all that noise
from the show between us.

I like that thought.

If you'll have me, Sophia...

I'm yours.

365 days a year.