All language subtitles for 12 Days of Giving (Christine Conradt, 2017)_eng

♪♪

[ horns honking ]

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man:
Are you kidding me?

Move that heap of junk!
Come on!

[ honking continues ]

why are you doing this
to me today?

I'm nothing but nice to you.

Tow truck's on the way!

Sorry!
Yeah, I hate me, too.

[ grunting ]
hi.

Come on.

♪♪

thanks, man.

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mrs. Wilson:
Thank goodness you're here.

I am so sorry.

The car broke down
in the middle of second street.

Had to wait for a tow.
-Again?

-Yeah.
-You poor thing.

Maybe santa will bring you
a new one for christmas.

[ chuckles ]

okay, kids,
let's get lined up.

[ camera shutter clicking ]

♪♪

let's try that one again.

How about one where you keep
your tongue in your mouth?

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last chance to make
your parents proud.

On three. One --

next!

You're still photographing
the figure-skating competition?

Yep. That's the plan.

Oh, good.

I am so proud of our girls
for making it to state.

Oh. Did you receive a call
from a guy named richard?

First covenant church?

No. Why?

He's the head
of the christmas play

and mentioned
he needed a photographer,

so I gave him your name.

Thank you, mrs. Wilson.
I appreciate that.

I don't know how much it pays,
but I thought,

with the wedding coming up
and the holidays,

every little bit helps.

It does.

You're very sweet
to think of me.

Sure.
Good to see you.

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sorry it took so long, man.
Traffic was ridiculous.

Ohh.
It's freezing out there.

Yeah.
So where's the car now?

You need a jump?
I got a cable.

No, no,
it's more serious than that.

I had it towed.

I know how much
you love that thing,

but I think it's time
to put it down.

Eh, the place I took it
last time is good.

I'm sure they'll be
able to fix it.

So, home, then?

Uh, actually, I was hoping
you could do me a favor.

I promised audrey I'd pick up
this dress that she wants.

So if we could just, um...

Swing by the mall first...

Oh, no. No way.

No, you know how crazy
that place is?

You know my rule --
no mall after thanksgiving.

Well, you're gonna have
to break that rule.

If I don't pick it up tonight,
they're gonna restock it, and...

Audrey's been talking about
that dress for a month.

Fine. But only because
you've had a rough day.

Yeah.

[ horns honking ]

-lady, come on!
-I had it first!

[ instrumental
"12 days of christmas" playing ]

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baxter: Pecan pie,
but you have to also make sure

to get a french silk
for me.

-Look at that. Over a game.
-I saw it first!

Christmas sure makes people
act like kids.

Eh. We didn't do that as kids.
Mom and dad would've killed us.

What are you getting
audrey this year?

You hear me?
What are you getting for audrey?

I need ideas for lydia.

Oh. Uh, audrey and I

decided not to exchange
gifts this year.

We're trying to save
for the wedding.

What?
You're still gonna
get her something, right?

I just said that
we are not doing gifts.

When a woman says
not to get her a gift,

she still expects one.
You must know that by now.

It's not like that.
Trust me.
If you say so.

She'll be pretty disappointed
on christmas morning

with nothing to open.

Hey. What about
that for lydia, huh?

Eh,
it's not really her style.

I've only ever seen her
with black purses.

Mm. Maybe you're
right about that.

You should get her
those cooking classes

she's always talking about.

What cooking classes?

Hey! Check it out!

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[ chuckles ]

you should enter.

Uh, no.
It's a sweepstakes.

They just want to trick you
into giving your info

and sell it to every
telemarketer in the country.

So what?
Someone's still got to win.

I don't need a corvette.

No oneneedsa corvette.

You, on the other hand,
need a vehicle that runs.

It's not betraying dad's memory
to get rid of the car.

You get that, right?

It's not about dad.

I like my car.

Wow. Okay.

Yeah, I'll do it.
Just to get you off my back.

Thank you.

[ sighs ]

thanks, man.

Hey. You picked up the dress.
Thanks.

Sure.

What's up with
all the little squares?

Oh, those are wedding favors?
They're great.

They'll be
a constant reminder

on everyone's christmas tree

how cheap and handmade
our wedding was.

I have the exhibit coming up.
If I sell a few pieces,

we could throw a little bit
more towards the budget.

You always say that,
but you never sell anything.

Well, um...

I might be shooting
the christmas play

at the church, too.

But I love these.

I really do.

We'll figure it out,
okay?

Hey, you think
you can give me

a ride
to the mechanic tomorrow

on your way to work?

Why?

Oh, don't tell me
the car broke down again.

I hate that thing.

She has been terrific
for 14 years.

We shouldn't judge her
on the past six months.

She is a piece of junk,
and the money you put into her

is more than it would cost
to buy a new one.
I know.

It's money we could be spending
on the wedding, by the way.

True. But I can't sell her
if she isn't running, right?

Your car, your decision.

Did you eat already?

Yeah, pizza.
It's in the fridge.

I got pepperoni, though.

I'll pick it off.

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thanks.

Everything else
goes on sale for christmas.

Why can't hockey gear?

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tickets for the matinee?

Mm-hmm.

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how's my favorite artist?

Lydia.

Thanks for coming by.

Well, toby wanted to come,
but he got stuck at work.

The lady up front said
this is your last show.

Gonna take a break
for a little while.

Hasn't been a very
lucrative endeavor.

Well, lucrative or not,
your photos are beautiful.

I haven't even
seen this one yet.

When did you take it?

I snapped that out
at lake morgan.

First snowfall
of the year.

I love it.

You know where
this would look amazing

is in the den,
above the fireplace.

I mean, don't you think?
How much you asking?

Lydia, you don't have
to buy something

every time I have a show.

It's the kindest
gesture ever,

but it's okay.

It's yours, for free.

Mnh-mnh.
I insist on paying.

Consider it
a christmas gift.

And a thank you
for you and toby's support.

It...

It means a lot.

You are the most talented
person that I know.

[ scoffs ]

don't give up
on your dream.

♪♪

the dream was
a little different.

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no way.

[ birds chirping ]

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[ cellphone rings ]

baxter b's photography.
This is baxter.

Don: Baxter, this is don garrett
of garrett luxury imports.

Yes. What can I do
for you, sir?

Well, I'll tell you
what you can do for me, son.

You can come down here
and pick up the keys

to your brand-new corvette.

-Sorry?
-You won the drawing!

It's all yours.

Wait. I...

I won the car?

Yes, you did.

It's your lucky day.

[ laughs ]

[ engine sputtering ]

♪♪

I don't blame you.

I wouldn't want to go meet
my replacement, either.

[ sighs ]

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toby: Look at that leather.

Whew.

What do you think?

Unbelievable, huh?

Baxter:
Seat feels a little weird.

-What?
-It's...

It's just not
that comfy, you know?

It's a convertible.
It doesn't get more perfect.

You know, the seat's
a little stiff.

And, you know, it's kind
of hard to see out of.

I know what you're
doing right now,

and you need to stop.

-What?
-If you don't like the car...

You can take the cash-prize
option instead.

-Really?
-He likes the car.

You like the car,
right, bax?

I mean, what's not to like
about a corvette?

Especially when the car
you have doesn't work.

How much cash?

Uh, well,
I think it's $50,000,

but this car is --
-I'll take the money!

What?! Wait!

What are you doing, dude?

-I'd rather have the cash.
-This is a corvette.

You're never gonna have a chance
to own one of these again.

I like my car, toby.

This is a beautiful
piece of machinery, sir,

but I'd rather
have the money.

Okay.

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so, what're you gonna do
with the $50k?

Better be something good.

I don't know.

Never had this
much money before.

Possibilities
are endless.

You know
what you should do?

Should open your own
photography studio.

You mean like a storefront?
-Yeah.

Like, in the mall or something.
You know, people come in,

and you have different
backgrounds,

and you could do
senior pictures

or weddings,
portraits.

I don't know. I just kind
of fell into doing people.

I've always wanted to shoot
nature and landscapes.

No one wants to pay
for landscapes.

But everyone wants
a cute picture of their kid.

Yeah, maybe you're right.

I'll ask audrey
what she thinks.

All right.

Audrey:
You won $50,000?!

This is amazing!

Oh.

What do you think we should
do with the money?

Well, first, I think
you should buy

an affordable,
reliable car --

something solid
and well-built

but not too expensive.

Toby thinks I should use
the money to open

a photography studio.

That's a terrible idea.
What if it fails?

Most businesses don't make it
past two years.

Really?
I think we should
spend it on this!

Bora bora?

It's been rated the world's
best honeymoon destination.

You could take
photos there.

Ooh! We could up
the budget for the wedding!

A bigger cake,
better venue...

Let the people choose
between steak or chicken.

[ chuckles ]

this would be a great place
to take pictures.

And very romantic.

I like it.

We should go to
a restaurant to celebrate.

I'll go get changed.

Baxter: You know, it's really
great being out on a date

with you again.

Remember our first date?

I took you out for chinese?

We should get a case of this
for the reception.

The champagne? This is over
a hundred bucks a bottle.

We can afford it now.

Oh, you know what else
I was thinking?

If we get a bigger
wedding venue,

we should try to hire
a real wedding planner.

Here you go, ma'am.

Another side of sauce
for your steak.

-Oh!
-Oh!

Oh. I'm so sorry!

This dress is brand-new.

Let me get you
some soda water. Oh.

How hard is it
to put a bowl down

on the table
without spilling it?

It's not her fault.
That guy bumped her.

How hard is it
to be a waitress?

[ sighs ]

I'm gonna
use the restroom.

Um...

Uh, I'll --
I'll get the manager.

I'm really sorry
I ruined your -- your evening.

It's not your fault,
really.

Okay.

Oh, my gosh.
I am so sorry.

Westin!

You know better than to do
something like that.

I think santa's
gonna bring me

everything
I want for christmas.

Oh, is that so?
We've talked about this.

You're gonna give santa
some other options

in case he can't find
the hockey gear.

Mom,
I'm sure they have tons

of that stuff
at the north pole.

It's practically the only sport
they could play up there.

I know how much
you love hockey,

but there are other sports
out there, too.

There's basketball,
swimming --

you loved going
to the pool last year.

Want some new goggles?

What about the
"wizard of westville" book?

Don't you want to be the first
one in your class to read it?

-I already did.
-You did?

I have vip membership
at the library, remember?

Right.

I know what I want.

I want to play hockey.

Can I get
some more ketchup?

Sure.

♪♪

were you able
to get it out?

No. Let's just leave.

I'm not in the mood
to finish.

Hey, but it's
our celebration.

Can we please just go?

I'll be in the car.

I was hoping to earn
a little extra tonight

to pay for the boots
that duke ruined.

I don't even have enough
to pay my rent.

Bartender: What boots?

My neighbor left
his wet boots on his porch,

and --
and duke chewed 'em up.

-How much were they?
-Excuse me.

-Oh.
-Please don't cry.

I-it wasn't your fault.

Thanks. I...

It wasn't just that.
I've just had a really bad week.

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oh, thank you, thank you,
thank you, thank you.

Oh, it's not up to me.

What if you put
some of your toys back,

and then your partial payment
will be enough

to keep the rest
on layaway?

But that'll only get half
of my grandchildren gifts.

They're staying with me
over the holidays

while their mom's
in the hospital.

I'm sorry. I wish I could help,
but I can't.

Okay.

♪♪

I know
it's none of my business,

but what was that
all about?

If she doesn't come back
with the money tomorrow,

we'll have to
re-shelf her toys.

She's the third person today

to come in and try
to make a partial payment,

and we just can't
accept them.

It's policy.

Can I ask
how much she owes?

You know what?

Actually,
just add it to my bill.

I'm sorry?

Actually, how many of
your layaways include toys?

Um...I --
I don't know, exactly.

Could you look on
the computer and find out?

-I suppose so.
-That'd be great.

I...

I want to
pay them all off.

It came to $4,432.10.

Are you sure about this?

I can void it.

No child should wake up
on christmas morning

without a toy.

Well, who shall I say
paid off the balance?

You know they'll ask.

Uh...

Just tell them
it was an elf...

Named lucky.

-Are you serious?
-100%.

But you can't tell anyone.

I swear on my life.

But you can tell them
merry christmas.

I will.

God bless you, lucky.

♪♪

[ cellphone rings ]

hello?

I don't understand.

Someone came in
and paid for it?

Who?

An elf?

I don't know
too many of those.

So I can come in
and get them right now?

Oh, dear lord.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

Yes.

I'll be right there.

♪♪

hi.
Is this jennifer williams?

Jennifer: Yes.
I'm calling from
gordman's department store.

A guy came in today
and paid off your layaway.

-What?
-That's right.

It's paid off completely.

You can come
pick up your stuff.

-Who did that?
-He didn't tell me his name.

He said to say it was
an elf named lucky.

An elf named lucky?

♪♪

♪♪

spread a little
holiday cheer?

Hey.

What's your name?

Marvin.

What would you like
for christmas, marvin?

If you could
have anything.

What? You santy claus
or somethin'?

Only if you believe
in santa claus.

Maybe I should.

I'll tell you what.

Why don't you explain to me
what you'd like over lunch?

Sound good?

Okay.

[ grunts ]

so then,
after my wife passed,

I let the house go.

Just didn't feel
like home anymore.

Where do you go at night?
It's so cold out.

You can't possibly
sleep on the streets.

Want me to tell you?

I stay in a storage unit
behind the mall.

My daughter don't know
I'm living there.

She bought me a cellphone,

so she thinks
I'm answering at home.

I have to
sneak in and out.

They don't want people
living there.

Works out all right.
Not too comfortable,

but that's only 'cause
I got me a bad back.

♪♪

oh,
I can't thank you enough.

Gonna get me a real good
night's sleep now.

Is this your wife?

Mm.

That don't do her justice.

She was much more
beautiful than that.

Don't see how that's possible.
She's stunning.

Even when
I didn't have much,

she stuck it out with me.

Didn't ask for a thing.

Made me want
to give her the world.

Can I take this? I think I can
reprint it without the tear --

no, no! I don't let that one
out of my sight.

Okay. I understand.

Would you mind holding it up
so I can take a picture?

♪♪

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well, marvin,
you enjoy your new bed.

Merry christmas to you.

You're a good person.

Thank you.

Uh, you didn't
tell me your name.

Uh, you didn't
tell me your name.

Just call me lucky.

Well, thank you, lucky.

Marvin...
You're welcome.

♪♪

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on this guy's face
as he picked out a mattress...

Plus, he started telling me
about his wife.

God...

It is the best day
that I have had in a long time.

I think it's sweet that you want
to help people, but...

But what?

But don't you think we should've
discussed this first?

I mean, we had plans
for that money.

Well, there's still plenty
of money left for the wedding --

and the honeymoon, too.
-You're missing the point.

I'm about to be your wife.

These are the kinds of things

that we should be
discussing together.

It's not just baxter making
his own decisions anymore.

Well, it's not like
I planned to do something

without telling you.

It was spur of
the moment is all.

So if it's spontaneous,
it's okay?

No, that's --
that's not what I'm saying.

It's just...

I don't know.
It -- it...Felt right.

Okay.
Okay.

Maybe you're right.
We're supposed to be a team,

and I probably should've
talked to you about it first.

It won't happen again.

I'm sorry.
-Sure.

Fine. I'm gonna head
to my brother's

to drop off the gifts
for the kids.

You don't want me
to go with you?

No, it's fine. I got it.

I'm here today because
something unexpected happened

right here
on this very spot.

We got word that
an anonymous stranger,

who goes by the name
of lucky the elf,

paid the layaway accounts
for 24 people,

totaling over $4,000!

You were working
when it happened?

Judy:
That's ri--

westin!

Mom, no!
I want to watch this replay!

I am taking you to school
in five minutes.

Go put your shoes on.

Ugh!

Very convincing.

You should be an actor.

I am an actor.

I have 12 lines
in the play, remember?

[ clears throat ]
you remind me three times a day.

How could I forget?

So, what are you going to do
with the money that you saved?

I'm giving it
to someone else

to help them
buy their own gifts.

Anybody want it?

Well, there you have it.

No one's sure
who this lucky is,

but he certainly embodies
the christmas spirit.

Live from gordman's --

well, dad, what do you think
of my sneaky little --

♪♪

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okay, big smiles!

[ camera shutter clicks ]

okay, one more.

One more for fun.

That was perfect.
Great. Got it.

Okay,
fremont raptors, warm up!

Warm up!

Oh!

Okay, let's go.

All right,
let's get the puck.

Way to go.
That's how you hit the ice.

♪♪

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can I sit?

You like hockey?

You play?

Nope.

I used to.

A little.
Back in the day.

Played center.

I want to play.

My mom says I can't.

Too dangerous?

She says it costs too much

with the skates and stick
and everything.

That's why I told santa
it's the only thing

I want this year.

Have you ever
had skates before?

I got to go.

My mom gets weird
when I talk to the strangers.

Okay.

Bye.

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westin!

What is it?

Whoa!

It's a hockey stick!

It's from lucky the elf!

[ camera shutter clicking ]

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this is amazing!

[ keys jingle ]

[ engine sputtering ]

oh, come on.

No, no, no, no!

You're gonna give me away, man.

[ sputtering continues ]

♪♪

oh, come on.

What were you doing
at a gas station

all the way down here,
anyway?

Oh, I was just
dropping something off.

What?
A gift.
It's not important.

Can --
can I ask you something?

Are there things that you
don't discuss with lydia,

or do you talk
about everything?

Just spill it. What did you
and audrey fight about?

It wasn't a fight, really.

It was just --
I spent some money,

and I didn't
ask her about it.

It was just spontaneous.

Is that -- is that something
that would bother lydia?

Depends on what I bought,
I suppose.

She usually just lets me
do my own thing,

and she does hers.

You don't
talk about it first?

Important stuff we do,
but for the most part,

we just trust each
others' decisions.

I got to know.
What did you buy?

Have you been
watching the news?

Yeah.

So you know about
lucky the elf?

Oh, wait.

Oh, no.

That was --
you're...

Oh, that is awesome!

Well, how did you come up
with "lucky," though?

Ah. It wasn't my most
creative moment.

Oh, who cares?
You're the talk of the town.

You can't tell anyone, though.
It's between us.

Why not?
You should be proud!

Because...
I don't know.

Part of the fun
is that no one knows.

Well, your secret's
safe with me, bro.

Lucky the elf...

Incredible.

[ exhales ]

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you go on ahead.
I don't need a ride.

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[ camera shutter clicks ]

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[ gasps ]

♪♪

kid?

Westin!

Hey.

♪♪

hi. We're on a lake
near magnolia street.

A little boy fell on the ice
and hit his head.

We need an ambulance now!

[ ice cracking ]

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hey.

Pamela:
How could you do this?

I told you never
leave the house!

I know. I'm sorry.

I just couldn't wait to try out
my new hockey stuff.

I'm sorry, mom.

[ sighs ]

♪♪

that the man in the scarf?

Is that who called
the paramedics?

Excuse me.
Um, are you...

So -- so you saved him?

Yeah. I was on a walk
when I saw him fall, so...

I don't even know
what to say.

Thank you so much!

I --

he wasn't supposed
to be out here alone.

If it wasn't for that
stupid hockey gear...

Mom! The ambulance guy
says it's time to go.

I should probably
have him checked out.

Of course.

Okay, kiddo.

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[ sighs ]

you really upset me today.

Wes, you could've
gotten killed.

But I didn't die 'cause
that camera guy saved me.

You can't just run off and do
anything you want on your own.

But you work
all the time.

We never have time to do
the stuff I want to do.

Well,
that's not gonna change,

so you're just gonna
have to deal with it.

Promise me that you
will not do that again.

Why'd you call that guy
that saved you the "camera" guy?

He takes pictures
of the girl skaters

at the hockey rink.

Oh. So you've
seen him before?

Only one time.

Mom, when are we gonna
get a christmas tree?

You know what?
We can't afford it this year.

Next year, though.

Why can't we go chop one down?
They're everywhere.

We can't just chop a tree
off of someone else's property.

You know that.

Don't worry.
I'll go e-mail santa

and tell him to leave
your gifts on the sofa.

That's even if you're
on the "good" list after today.

I am, I am.

Just take care
of that e-mail.

I will.

Promise.

Good night, buddy.

♪♪

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here you are. Thank you, ladies.
Enjoy the movie.

[ sighs ]

♪♪

man: One adult,
two kids, please.

Woman: That'll be $28.

[ telephone rings ]

sidner ice arena.
How can I help you?

Oh, hi. I have
a strange question.

I guess there's
a photographer that comes

and takes pictures
of the figure skaters.

Do you know who that is,
by chance?

Oh. Uh...

Yep.

Okay.

Baxter b's photography.

That's exactly
what I needed to know.

Thank you so much.

Baxter:
It is my fault, though.

If I hadn't given him
that hockey gear,

he would never have
been out on that lake.

You're the only person I know
who would second-guess himself

after doing
something nice.

Just be glad you were
there to save him.

I am, but still...

Does lydia have
black boots already?

Yeah, man,
that's all she ever wears.

[ cellphone rings ]

baxter b's photography.

Oh. Hi.
Is this baxter billings?

-Sure is.
-Oh, good.

This is pam collins.

I don't know if I have
the right person or not.

Did you...
Happen to save a little boy

that hit his head
on the ice?

Oh. Uh, yeah.

That -- that was me.
How is he?

Oh, he's fine. It was just a --
a bump, nothing major.

Good.
Well, listen,
the reason I'm calling is

because I didn't get
a chance to thank you.

I was wondering if you wanted

to come over for dinner
or something.

Um...

Uh, sure. That --
that's not necessary, though.

Well, I would like
the chance to thank you,

and I know wes would, too.

How's tomorrow night?

Yeah.
Tomorrow's great.

Okay. I will text you
the address.

Is there anything you don't eat
or you just don't like?

[ indistinct shouting ]

come on!
I think it's a fight.

What's going on?

Pam, there's a bit
of an emergency here.

Anything you want
to make is fine.

I-I'll see you tomorrow.

Okay.

That guy's a liar!

He's not lucky!
I seen lucky!

I'm not gonna let you
take credit for what he does!

Come take your
picture with me --

lucky the elf!
$2 a photo!

You can take it
on your own phone.

I'm the spirit of christmas,
boys and girls.

You're a fraud!
That's what you are!

Oh, come on, marvin.

Baxter:
Do you see what I mean?

I've created more problems
than I solved

with this stupid elf thing.
-How can you say that?

Especially after the article
that came out today.

What article?

Do you live in a cave
or something?

Yeah,
that's microscopic.

Why don't you just
tell me what it says.

84 department stores
in 5 states.

People have anonymously
gone in

and paid off other
people's layaways.

In this city alone,
charitable donations

are up 26%
over last year.

And yesterday,
a guy went into a hospital

and paid off the medical bills
of 10 sick kids.

Really?

That's all you, dude.

You started it.

Haven't you seen it
for yourself?

Seen what?

Just look.

♪♪

♪♪

people are finally starting
to be nice to each other again.

Weird, huh?

Very.

And we're only 12 days
from christmas,

and even
I'm at the mall.

Why? 'cause people are finally
acting civilized again.

I wish mom and dad
could be here to see this.

They'd be
really proud of you.

♪♪

what are those?

Uh...I don't know.

They're from santa.

They're for me.
Can I open them?

No, not till christmas.

Hey! Get your own.

I've got one for you,
too.

Do you think we
should exchange now?

I thought you said
we weren't doing gifts.

That was before
you won $50,000

and I knew I could get you
something really nice.

Go on, open it.

Whoa.

A 55-200 millimeter lens
with image stabilization?

This is great.

The guy at the camera shop

said it was the lightest
one they had,

and it's really quiet
so you don't scare away

the animals and stuff.

This is an amazing gift.

Thank you.

Honestly...

I was starting to feel like

maybe you didn't
support my photography,

but this shows
that you do.

I --
oh, I'm floored.

Of course I support you,
silly.

Everyone needs a hobby.

♪♪

♪♪

is this the dress
that that stupid girl ruined?

Yeah.
Got it at gordman's.

Last one they had.

That's so sweet, babe.

I love it.

Ooh, did I tell you
I found a few

really great dresses
online?

No,
you didn't mention it.

Oh, they're gorgeous.
They're all designer,

and they're supposed
to come by the 28th

so that I can wear one of them
on new year's eve.

Mm.
Did I tell you I made us
reservations for that night?

No. No, you didn't
mention that, either.

I did. At bistro robert.

It's kind of chichi,
I know, but believe me,

I will fit right in
in one of these dresses.

♪♪

did you take this,
sweetie?

It's a snowbird, like the one
we saw on the walk.

The walk?

When I proposed
last February.

You don't remember?
We sat down on the log,

and then that little
snowbird came down

and walked over to us,
and I said that it was so cute,

it must've thought
it was a lovebird,

and then you laughed.

And then that's when I --
-really?

I don't remember that.

I mean, of course
I remember you proposing --

it was very romantic --

but I don't
remember this bird.

Well...

But I do love
this picture.

Your photography
is beautiful.

So...

What's next?

Next?

Is there more?

That's it. You --

you said that we weren't
even gonna do gifts, so...

Well, that's okay.

I like what you got me.

Let's watch a movie.

♪♪

[ tv playing indistinctly ]

[ radio playing indistinctly ]

♪jingle bells, jingle bells♪

♪jingle all the way♪

westin!

Honey, did you find it?

Westin:
Mom, it's got a stain on it

from when I spilled
my grape juice.

Oh, it sure does.
Um...

Oh.

Okay.

No one will ever see it.

[ doorbell rings ]
he's here!

Hi!

Hey, there, slugger.

Please, come on in!

Just a little
hostess gift.

I hope you're not allergic
to mulling spices.

Not at all. Wow.
Thank you so much.

[ sniffs ]
this is wonderful.

It's like
christmas in a box.

Well, come on in.

So, the movie theater
is full-time?

Yeah.
Yeah.

And in the evenings,
I have my own little business

that I do from home.

I try and make
and sell jewelry.

I'd love to see
something you made.

Oh, um...

Show him, mom.

Well, here's a piece.

Oh, wow.
That's stunning.

Thanks.

These must sell
like hot cakes.

I -- I have some
regular clients.

But it gets hard
without a storefront,

'cause people want to try on
jewelry before they buy it.

What about one of those
little carts in the mall?

You know, kiosks.

Um, yeah. Yeah.

You just have to have
a lot of stuff ready to sell.

And buying that much material
up front

can get kind of expensive.

Hmm.

Westin, why don't you
go get your hockey book

and show him?

♪♪

I've just kind of always
been into taking --

oh.

So, westin collects
pictures of hockey players,

and he puts them
in his book.

Wow. Very cool.

It's like an encyclopedia
of hockey stuff.

I would say that you are
a certified hockey expert.

Look. This is a ticket
from a hockey game.

It's torn
'cause it's used.

Oh.
Did you go to the game?

No.
I found it on a sidewalk.

That was a lucky find.

You know...

I did bring my camera
tonight.

Would you like me
to take a picture of you

in your hockey gear so you can
add it to the book?

Let me go change.

[ laughs ]

I look good, huh?

Very good.
I'd say professional.

Pamela:
Who wants dessert?

I'm gonna help your mom.

Yeah, when I try to do
icing like this,

it looks ridiculous.
-[ laughs ]

westin: Professional...

Pamela: Well, mine doesn't
look much better.

Then, I added this, like,
chocolate powder thing on it.

But hopefully it's good.

Are you kidding me?
This is better than anything

I've ever even
bought at a store.

Look at it. It looks like
it's from a picture.

Well, you're definitely good at
following directions on a box.

-Well, have as much as you want.
-Mm-hmm.

I want to
show baxter my room.

Well, let's help your mom
clean up first.

Then you can show me.

Oh. No, it's fine.
You two go ahead.

♪♪

♪♪

you think you can
outsmart everyone,

but not me.

I don't know what
you're talking about.

Yes, you do, baxter.

Or should I say
lucky the elf?

I saw the pictures
in your camera,

of all the people
getting secret gifts.

You're the one doing it.

First of all,
didn't anyone ever tell you

not to go through
somebody else's stuff?

And second of all...

You're wrong.

Nice try, mister,
but I'm onto you,

and if you want me
to keep your secret,

you're gonna have
to do something for me.

You're blackmailing me?

I think so.

What do you want?

You used to play hockey,
right?

Yeah.

You're gonna teach me
how to play

and how to skate better.

And if you don't,

the whole world will know
who you really are.

Whew.
You drive a hard bargain, kid.

Tell you what.

You got a deal
if you promise to keep quiet.

Deal.

Thanks again for dinner.

No, thank you
for everything.

I -- I hope our paths cross
again at some point.

-Like tomorrow.
-What?

Westin: Baxter's meeting me
at the skating rink

to teach me hockey.

I have the afternoon off,

so I offered to show him
a few pointers.

I hope that's okay.
-Oh. Um...

Yeah, sure.

I guess I will
see you tomorrow, then.

Good night.

Night.

♪♪

♪♪

♪♪

what a little devil.

♪♪

you got this.

Yeah, stay low so you
have better control.

Keep your back straight.

So, who was that girl
helping you when I came in?

She's pretty cute.

Her name's kyra.
She's cool.

What time's
your mom pick you up?

Oh, she won't be here till
after we get back from the mall.

The mall?

You're taking me
to the mall.

I need to talk to santa.

The mall's gonna be
a nightmare right now.

You don't want me to tell santa
your secret, do you?

Whoa.
Uh, okay. Mall it is.

And said she's gonna
have a pet octopus.

How do you take care
of a pet octopus?

Wait. I thought your mom
already took you to see santa.

She did. But since you
gave me the hockey gear,

I need to tell him
to bring me wire instead.

Wait. Wire?

Yeah.
So my mom can make more jewelry.

Then she can
earn more money,

and she won't have
to work that much.

That's what you want
to talk to him about?

That and I have to explain
we don't have a christmas tree.

So I need to
give him instructions

where to leave the gifts
so he doesn't skip over us.

Mom said
she would e-mail him,

but sometimes
she forgets stuff.

I have a better idea.

Why don't we find
the exact kind of wire

your mom uses
at the craft store,

and then we put it
an envelope to santa.

That way,
he doesn't get confused.

Not a bad idea.

I could also tell him
where to leave the gifts.

You won't have to.

'cause we're gonna go
get you guys a tree right now.

Now we're talkin'.

Yeah.
Uh-huh.

Pamela: [ gasps ]
oh, my goodness!

You really did not
have to do this,

but I am
so glad you did!

My pleasure.

I think we just need
some decorations.

Those we have.

So, this was
my grandmother's.

I used to love
to listen to her

tell the christmas story.

She wanted me to have this
when she passed away.

I don't know what happened
to the third wise man.

In this scene, baby jesus
only gets gold and myrrh.

[ laughs ]

oh, and this...

I bought when
westin was born.

My grandmother always said
it was good luck

to have a bird
on your tree.

Ohh.

I'm not sure what it means
when the bird is broken.

Just means it's time
to get a new one.

Maybe lucky the elf
will bring you one.

You know that's how westin
got his hockey gear?

-No. I didn't.
-Oh, yeah.

Left it on the front porch
with this -- this tag.

It was pretty incredible.

I would love
to meet him.

What would you say
if you did?

Thank him, of course.

And...

But ask him why
he's doing it.

Probably just likes
to see people happy.

Or he's trying to atone
for something terrible.

I don't know.

Probably just a...

Nice guy who feels good
when he helps people.

I hope so.

It's doing this town
a lot of good.

Mom, can we make
some paper chains

to put on the tree?

Paper chains?

Why not?

Yes!

♪♪

♪♪

♪♪

♪♪

♪♪

good night, sweetheart.
I love you.

I love you, too, mom.

Can you tell baxter
to come in here?

Sure.

[ sighs ]

he wants you
to tuck him in.

So, tomorrow,
I want you to help me

find a gift
for kyra, okay?

Sure. I can do that.

Good night, baxter.

♪♪

sleep tight, slugger.

He's a great kid.

Thanks.

He really likes you.

I think you're his hero.

Can I ask what
happened to his dad?

He died.

Five years ago.

Car crash.

I don't think westin
even remembers his father.

I'm sorry.

These are really
great, though.

[ clears throat ]

thanks.

I made one
like this last summer

for a woman
who was getting married.

She wanted to wear this...

In her wedding.

Can you imagine?

Yeah, I can.

[ cellphone rings ]

okay.
I'm sorry.

Oh, no, no, no.
Take it, take it.

Baxter b's photography.

Sorry about that.

Looks like
I'll be photographing

the christmas play next week
at first covenant.

Oh, that's terrific!

Westin's playing an angel
in that play.

I know, I know.
A little against type.

Yeah.
[ chuckles ]

do you want any help?

I got this.

So I guess
I'll see you tomorrow.

Tonight was fun.

Thanks
for bringing the tree.

You're welcome.

Baxter:
So, what do you think?

She can hang it
on her tree.

Do you think
she'll like it?

You don't?

I don't know.

I'm not that
good with girls.

Yeah. Sometimes
I feel the same way.

I don't know.
I think the secret

to giving
a really great gift

is just to give them something
that represents them.

That's the way
to win a girl's heart.

At least, that's what
I always believed,

but what do I know?

So, are you gonna make
one of these for my mom?

Your mom?

How are you gonna get her
to go on a date with you?

You need something
that'll steal her heart.

[ sighs ]

wes...

I can't go out
with your mom.

I'm -- I'm already engaged
to get married to someone else.

Why don't you just
break up with her

and then date my mom?

It's a little more complicated
than that, kiddo.

Is this other girl
prettier than my mom?

No, no. Not at all.
Your mom's actually really --

mm. [ chuckles ]

they are both
very, very pretty.

I'll put it this way.

If you don't go on a date
with my mom...

I might have to
spill your secret.

Don't you think you're taking
this blackmailing thing

a bit far?
-No.

Just forget everything else
I want and do this one thing.

You can even take back
my hockey stuff.

You want me to go out
with your mom that bad?

Why?

Because when you were
helping mom with the tree,

that was the happiest
I've ever seen her.

By the way,
you were happy, too.

Come on.
Let's practice.

I can text this
other girl for you

and tell her to get lost.

Come on.
Out on the ice.

Now.

Yeah.

♪♪

[ doorbell rings ]

hey!
What are you doing here?

I wanted to drop
this off for you.

It's just...A little something
for you to put on your tree.

That's sweet.
Come on in.

Oh!

You wrapped it really well.

I tried.

[ gasps ]

it's a snowbird!

I love it.

I took that picture
a couple weeks back.

I know it can't replace
the broken one,

but I...

Are you sad?

Oh, no, no, no, no.
This was supposed to make you --

no, it's --
it's beautiful.

I...

I can't believe
you came all this way

just to give this to me.

Hey, let's...
See what he looks like.

Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm.

Eh?

I think it deserves...

To be on top.

Oh, um...

-Wow. Okay.
-[ laughs ]

yeah.

It's perfect.

Now you'll have good luck.

It's already good.

Is something wrong?

Actually, um...

I'm -- I'm engaged.

Oh, my. I, um...

I'm sorry. I didn't --
I didn't know.

No. No, no, no, no.

I -- I -- I, um...

I-I-I'm gonna go.

Westin's probably waiting for me
at the rink, so...

♪♪

[ sighs ]

♪♪

westin:
You should go give it to her.

It'll mean more
coming from you.

You just got
to man up.

What if she gives it back
and says she doesn't like me?

Well, it's a risk.

But no risk,
no reward, right?

I want her to like me
real bad.

Don't do it because
you want her to like you.

Do it because
it'll make her happy.

But I don't think
she'll give it back.

Now's your chance.

Go.
Go, go, go, go, go.

[ whispering ]
please don't give it back,

please don't give it back,
please don't give it back.

♪♪

♪♪

score!
She loved it.

What's wrong?

What's wrong?

Where do I start,
lucky?

You've spent $22,000
on total strangers.

-You went through my desk?
-Oh, really?

You're gonna make this about me
going through your stuff?

How about we focus on the fact
that you lied to me?

I -- I didn't lie.

You certainly didn't
tell me the truth.

I thought we were spending
that money on the wedding.

-There's still enough --
-enough?

That's not even what
I'm upset about right now.

You would rather spend
thousands of dollars

on people you don't even know
than on your own fiancée!

That was supposed
to be our money,

to start our life together.

We're starting our life
together anyway.

But there are some people who --
who need it more than we do.

Okay. That's great.

And it's great that you want
to do nice things for people,

but this was our chance
to put some money away,

a down payment on a house,

a cushion in case
something happens,

invest --
invest for retirement.

I hear what you're saying.

It's hard to think about

money that we might need
25 years down the line

when there are people
who need it now.

I don't care.
I don't care about them!

I care about us!

I do care, though.
Okay?

Seeing those people happy
makes me happy.

Do I look happy to you,
baxter?

Do I?

I didn't do it to hurt you.

Yeah, but you didn't
think about me, either.

You didn't tell me because
you knew how I felt about it.

If their happiness is more
important to you than mine,

then I don't see
how this is gonna work.

Please don't
take that off.

Audrey: I'm sorry, baxter.
I'm done.

No. Audrey...

[ door opens, closes ]

♪♪

♪♪

thank you.

What're those?

Lucky elves, and they're
the most popular drink here.

The bartender says people

are buying them
for total strangers.

Mm.
That's disgusting.

Keep drinkin'.
They grow on you.

You know, sometimes
it takes an event like

winning money to see people
for who they really are.

She's not a bad person, toby.
She has every right to be angry.

I did spend half the cash
without telling her.

Personally, I don't think
you and audrey work.

Never have.
Lydia agrees.

You're just
telling me this now?

Bottom line --

compatibility
is about being

with someone who finds happiness
in the same things you do.

Charity makes you happy.

Audrey
doesn't share in that.

For one to be happy,
the other can't.

That means
you're not compatible.

Yeah, but...

We have been together
for a long time.

So what?

Sometimes things break and you
can't fix them -- like the car.

You hold on to it because
you feel guilty letting it go

even though you know
it's time to get rid of it.

The car is
my connection to dad.

You know what
my connection to dad is?

Right in here.

He's with me
every single day.

I don't need
a broken-down car

to remind me of what
a good father he was.

Mm. Why?

Audrey's not the one.

You wouldn't cut the cord,
so fate did it for you.

Now you're free to do
whatever makes you happy.

It's the best thing
that could've happened to you.

♪♪

♪♪

♪♪

hi. Go ahead and wrap
that up, please.

Marvin:
Hey! It's you!

Lucky!
Lucky the elf!

Hey, everybody! This guy is
the real lucky the elf!

Sorry. He's, uh --
he's, uh -- wait. What is this?

Oh, is that straight booze?
He's drunk.

-Oh, no, just coffee.
-Okay. Let's just, uh...

Are you kidding me?

That was a secret,
remember?

Do you know how many
con artists there are

trying to say
that they're you?

-Don't worry about it.
-Well, it's not fair.

You're the one doing
the good deeds,

and they're
just trying to --

there are plenty of people
doing good deeds.

People will see the imposters
for who they are eventually.

Woman: Hey. Is that true?
Are you lucky the elf?

He bought me a bed!
And lunch!

No. No, no, no.
No, no. It's not me.

It's not -- it's not me.
It's not me, I promise.

You don't need
to take a picture.

Amanda:A homeless man today

identified a local man

as the mysterious
lucky the elf.

The man, baxter billings,

is a photographer
who's been using the money

he won from
don garrett's luxury imports

to make holiday
wishes come true.

He received a very warm
welcome from shoppers

who referred to him as

"the man who revived
the christmas spirit."

from the mall here in fremont,
I'm amanda shen.

[ children shouting ]

guys, guys! I'm not lucky!

All right!

Everybody out on the ice.

Leave this poor man alone.

Thanks.

Hey, no problem.

Nice job.

Thanks,
but I'm not lucky.

Right.

Hey, westin!

Pamela: Baxter?

Hey.

Hi.

Can I talk to you?

Look, I may not have
a lot of money,

but I'm doing the best
I can with westin.

When he needs clothes
for school, he gets them.

When he needed braces
for his teeth,

I might've had to put them
on payments, but he got them.

What are we
talking about here?

Be honest with me.

Westin and I are just one
of your charity cases,

aren't we?

No. Not at all.

It's nothing like that.

It all makes
so much sense now.

I was such an idiot.

You have it all wrong.

I like you and westin.

I like you a lot.

And I enjoy spending time
with you more than you know.

When you're not spending
time with your fiancée?

Not anymore.

When I bought westin
that hockey stuff,

it was just 'cause I wanted
the kid to be happy.

But then I spent
time with him...

And you, and...

I don't want to talk
about this here.

Can I -- can I buy
you dinner tonight?

We can just sit down,
find someplace quiet,

and I will explain
everything to you.

Baxter, I think you've
bought us enough stuff.

Have a nice christmas.

No...

♪♪

baxter: You really messed
things up for me, man.

I'm sorry.
Wasn't my intention.

I know.

It's just...

I just wanted
to make people happy.

And all I did
was upset everyone.

She thinks I wasn't
being genuine.

Were you?

Of course.

Pam's amazing.

How could anyone not
fall in love with her?

She's kind

and funny

and sweet.

She's a great mom.

Oh, you wouldn't
believe how talented

and creative she is.

But it's not
just that.

You know?

She knows how to
make everything fun.

Whenever it's time to go,
I just want to stay.

And when I'm not with her,

I'm just thinking
about her constantly.

Oh. This sucks.

What am I gonna do?

Maybe, uh...

Tell her all that?

Yeah, I would,
but she won't listen to me.

[ scoffs ] man up.

-Huh?
-That's pathetic.

If this is the woman
of your dreams,

you need to try
a little harder.

"boo-hoo-hoo.

She won't listen to me.

Nobody likes me.

I just upset people.

Waaah!"

you are lucky the elf,
man.

You single-handedly
revived the christmas spirit.

Surely you can figure out

how to get this lady
to listen to you.

You know what?

You're right.

And I know
exactly what to do.

♪♪

hey!

Hey.

You leave your toothbrush
or something?

[ chuckles ]
no, silly.

I wanted to see you.

Thought maybe
we could talk.

I was really angry
the other day,

and I said some things
that I didn't mean.

Like...

You don't want to marry me?

That was stupid.

I've been thinking

about all those people
you helped, and...

Everyone seems so...

Grateful.

I really shouldn't have
been that upset about it.

Look, I-I really don't have
time to talk right now.

I'm on my way to a gig,
but...

I thought about
what you said, and...

I think you actually
made the right decision.

By leaving you?

Yeah.

Wait. So...

You don't want
to get married?

No.

But...

I thought you loved me.

I thought I did, too.

But then I realized
that when you love something,

you want to fight for it.

And I don't.

I don't feel that way.

But it's the truth.

And I think it's time for me

to be honest
with everyone,

including myself.

Now, if you'll excuse me,
I really do have to go.

♪♪

-hey!
-How's it going?

[ indistinct chatter ]

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hey, westin.

What are you doing here?

I'm photographing
the christmas play.

What are you
so upset about?

You made me
keep your secret,

and then you went and told
the whole world.

Not me.
Marvin.

Believe me, I wanted to keep
that secret as much as anyone,

but it happened.

There's nothing
I can do about it.

All I can do is be honest
with your mom

about how I really
feel about her.

What does that mean?

You want to go out
on a date with my mom?

If she'll let me.

Really?

Yeah. And I --
I even got her a gift.

I just need to know
where she is. Is she here?

Yeah. She's helping
with the costumes in the back.

But she's gonna sit
right over there.

Perfect.

Wish me luck.

Don't screw this up.

You aren't good
when it comes to girls.

Thanks, buddy.

Man: All right, all cast members
report to backstage

at this time, please.

[ sighs ]

pam?

Baxter?

What are you doing here?

I'm shooting the christmas play,
but I wanted to talk to you.

I thought
I was very clear.

Westin and I don't need
anything else from you,

but thank you.
-I know you don't.

But I just want to --
-seriously,

I don't want to
do this here.

The show's about to start.

Girl: Welcome to our play --
"the miracle of christmas."

christmas is a wonderful time.

Most of us celebrate
by putting up christmas trees...

...Hanging stockings,
and giving each other gifts.

But christmas was very different
2,000 years ago.

Here's the story of how
it all began with a baby,

a manger, and three wise men.

It started in bethlehem...

With a man named joseph
and a woman named mary.

The angel gabriel came to mary

with a very important message.

[ feedback whines ]

I'm not gabriel, but I have
an important message, too.

I want to talk about
giving people gifts.

You don't give people gifts

because you expect
something back.

You give them gifts
because the gift

keeps going and going,
and someday,

it comes back to you
bigger than it was before.

Just like lucky the elf.

He gave some people gifts,

and it made everybody
want to give more gifts.

His presents were real because
he didn't want anything back.

When you give somebody a gift,

what you get back
is a feeling in your heart,

and then you're happy, too.

Baxter, just give it
to her now.

Baxter: Wha--

this isn't how I planned
to do this, but, um...

Oh. Uh, I have
something to say...

I-it's true.

Yes.

I'm lucky.

I admit it.

I kept it a secret

because I didn't want to be
the focus of attention.

I wanted it to be on
the people who were happy.

But in being secretive, I...

Hurt the one person
that I didn't want to hurt.

Look, I may not be able
to give my son

everything
that other kids have,

but I love him.

I love him
more than anything.

And I try to always
put him first.

I love you, too, mom.

Please don't cry.

Baxter, you're totally
screwing this up.

Yeah.

Yes, pam, I met you

because I gave westin
the hockey stuff.

But spending time
with you and him...

It showed me that
wherever I was before,

it wasn't the right place.

I went searching
for happiness, okay?

And I found it as lucky.

But when I was with you,

putting up the tree,
having dinner,

teaching him to skate...

I found it as baxter.

But you lied to me.

To you, to them,
myself...

Yeah.

Look,
I was wandering around,

lost,
trying to figure out...

[ sighs ]

...Where I was supposed to be.

Well, you know what?
I figured it out.

I'm supposed to
be with you.

And if you want to be mad at me
and never talk to me again,

I understand,
but first,

I'm gonna
give you this gift.

No secrets about it.

Mom, take the gift.

♪♪

[ gasps ]

it took him a little while,
but he finally caught up.

I'm not engaged anymore.

You're not?

Because of me?

And that guy.

But mostly...

Because I love you.

I love you, too.

Come here.

[ applause ]

♪♪

oh, my!

♪♪

[ instrumental
"joy to the world" playing ]

♪♪

♪♪

♪♪

it's christmas!

Santa came!

He did.

What are you doing?

I want to call baxter
and tell him that santa came.

Who wants
cinnamon rolls?

-You're here!
-Yeah, of course.

Where else would I be?

This is the best
christmas ever.

♪♪

♪♪

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oh, it was really sweet
of you to do that.

And he needed
a new backpack, too.

I know.

Same color I was about
to get for myself, but...

[ chuckles ]

-oh.
-Well, what's that?

It's for baxter.

-Oh.
-Huh.

Oh, wow! A calendar.

Cool.

And that's my birthday
so you don't forget.

-Westin...
-What?

How else is he
supposed to know?

And that's the day you're
gonna have an art show.

That is a terrific sentiment,
kiddo,

but two months
isn't really enough time

to prepare for an art show.

I don't have any photos
that people want to buy.

I think you do.

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