1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:02,567 --> 00:00:10,662 -[grand orchestral music] -[projector clicking] 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 4 00:00:13,578 --> 00:00:19,454 [upbeat seasons music] 5 00:00:28,724 --> 00:00:34,121 [upbeat seasons music] 6 00:00:51,573 --> 00:00:55,011 [main title music] 7 00:01:38,489 --> 00:01:40,491 This isn't working! Uh! 8 00:01:40,622 --> 00:01:42,537 You ridiculous creature! 9 00:01:49,326 --> 00:01:50,762 The universe is trying to tell you 10 00:01:50,893 --> 00:01:52,155 that thing is embarrassing. 11 00:01:52,590 --> 00:01:53,722 Really? 12 00:01:53,852 --> 00:01:56,246 I thought it was telling you to help me. 13 00:01:56,377 --> 00:01:57,595 Dad's wreath is on the door. 14 00:01:57,726 --> 00:01:59,119 -I'm done. -No, uh-uh. 15 00:01:59,249 --> 00:02:00,772 No, no, come here. 16 00:02:00,903 --> 00:02:02,252 We have work to do. 17 00:02:02,383 --> 00:02:04,254 Are you trying to get in good with the neighbors 18 00:02:04,385 --> 00:02:06,909 by being as tacky as they are? 19 00:02:10,652 --> 00:02:12,958 Come on, after years of being in San Francisco 20 00:02:13,089 --> 00:02:15,178 with no yard, I just want reindeer. 21 00:02:15,309 --> 00:02:17,485 I want lots and lots of reindeer. 22 00:02:17,615 --> 00:02:18,964 I'm not the kind of help you need. 23 00:02:20,140 --> 00:02:21,619 Come help me, please. 24 00:02:21,750 --> 00:02:23,317 I participate under protest. 25 00:02:23,447 --> 00:02:24,796 Okay, here, here. 26 00:02:25,667 --> 00:02:29,366 If you do that here, like that, a-ha! 27 00:02:31,542 --> 00:02:32,804 Okay, okay! 28 00:02:32,935 --> 00:02:35,155 -Mom! -So exciting! Drum roll, please! 29 00:02:36,373 --> 00:02:37,940 [humming] 30 00:02:39,159 --> 00:02:40,595 [humming] 31 00:02:40,899 --> 00:02:42,771 Okay, okay this'll be great. 32 00:02:44,468 --> 00:02:46,122 [exhales] 33 00:02:46,253 --> 00:02:47,167 Okay. 34 00:02:47,297 --> 00:02:49,081 [electricity crackling] 35 00:02:49,821 --> 00:02:53,173 [light jingle] 36 00:02:53,434 --> 00:02:54,913 What was that, Universe? 37 00:02:59,396 --> 00:03:05,620 [light orchestral music] 38 00:03:07,317 --> 00:03:08,666 It's so not fair! 39 00:03:10,277 --> 00:03:11,800 I know it's tough. Your mom was excited about the trip too, 40 00:03:11,930 --> 00:03:13,193 but something came up. 41 00:03:13,671 --> 00:03:16,370 -What's his name? -It was work. 42 00:03:16,761 --> 00:03:18,850 And I'm sure she'll take you to New York some other time. 43 00:03:18,981 --> 00:03:20,287 Yeah, but not at Christmas time. 44 00:03:20,417 --> 00:03:22,724 The only time it's worth being there. 45 00:03:22,854 --> 00:03:25,379 Look, I'll make sure you have fun here, okay? With your cousins. 46 00:03:25,509 --> 00:03:28,251 And you got to see what me and Uncle Pete have going for the Christmas concert, 47 00:03:28,382 --> 00:03:29,426 it's going to be awesome. 48 00:03:29,557 --> 00:03:30,949 How could she do this to me? 49 00:03:32,386 --> 00:03:35,171 And how could you let her leave in the first place? 50 00:03:35,302 --> 00:03:36,477 Honey. 51 00:03:39,784 --> 00:03:41,395 [sighing] 52 00:03:44,354 --> 00:03:48,837 [cash register clicking] 53 00:03:49,577 --> 00:03:51,840 [Lisa] Thanks, Nate. Merry Christmas. 54 00:03:52,144 --> 00:03:52,971 You too, Lisa. 55 00:03:55,365 --> 00:03:56,453 Thank you. 56 00:03:58,977 --> 00:04:00,327 Hi. Merry Christmas. 57 00:04:02,677 --> 00:04:04,069 -Hi. -[Lisa] Have a good afternoon. 58 00:04:05,157 --> 00:04:06,637 -Oh, I'm sorry. -It's all right. 59 00:04:06,681 --> 00:04:08,857 Sorry, I didn't mean to do that. I'm in a bit of a rush. 60 00:04:09,292 --> 00:04:11,076 -It is the season. -Yeah. 61 00:04:11,207 --> 00:04:12,164 [chuckling] 62 00:04:12,513 --> 00:04:13,905 Um, so I bought this reindeer here 63 00:04:14,036 --> 00:04:15,255 and I need to exchange it. 64 00:04:15,385 --> 00:04:17,213 Oh, did you want something else? 65 00:04:17,344 --> 00:04:19,868 I want another reindeer, but one that lights up. This one doesn't. 66 00:04:19,998 --> 00:04:22,174 And I couldn't fit it back in the box, so, yeah. 67 00:04:22,305 --> 00:04:24,133 Oh, I am sorry. Um... 68 00:04:24,264 --> 00:04:26,918 Except, I just sold my last two. 69 00:04:27,049 --> 00:04:29,051 -You're kidding me? -Sorry. 70 00:04:29,181 --> 00:04:31,445 Figures. I mean, it's fine. 71 00:04:31,575 --> 00:04:33,273 -It's fine. -You say it won't light? 72 00:04:33,403 --> 00:04:34,970 -Yeah. -Did you check the fuse? 73 00:04:35,100 --> 00:04:36,493 -It's in the-- The hoof. -The hoof? 74 00:04:36,624 --> 00:04:39,104 Yeah, I checked the fuses, both fuses in both hooves. 75 00:04:39,235 --> 00:04:41,672 Well, maybe Walter's got some over at the nursery. 76 00:04:42,064 --> 00:04:43,457 He's not carrying them this year. 77 00:04:43,587 --> 00:04:45,894 Oh, um well, thanks for the thought. 78 00:04:47,199 --> 00:04:52,727 -Wait, wait! How committed to reindeer are you? -On a scale of one to ten? 79 00:04:52,857 --> 00:04:55,251 Yeah, like a one being, like, it's a passing thought, 80 00:04:55,382 --> 00:04:57,514 and a ten is like, you know, 81 00:04:57,645 --> 00:05:00,865 the true Christmas spirit is reindeer on my lawn. 82 00:05:00,996 --> 00:05:02,258 -[laughing] -[coughs] 83 00:05:02,389 --> 00:05:04,304 You'd be surprised how crucial LED animals 84 00:05:04,434 --> 00:05:06,349 are to my family having a perfect Christmas. 85 00:05:08,438 --> 00:05:10,310 Well, how about on a scale of, 86 00:05:10,440 --> 00:05:12,442 I'll pay you more than you paid her? 87 00:05:12,573 --> 00:05:15,140 You're going to scalp my reindeer in front of me? 88 00:05:15,271 --> 00:05:17,055 Maybe we should take this outside. 89 00:05:17,186 --> 00:05:19,101 Unless you're a lawyer or a cop? 90 00:05:19,231 --> 00:05:20,972 Oh no, she's the new veterinarian. 91 00:05:21,103 --> 00:05:22,800 He's an excellent cabinetmaker. 92 00:05:22,931 --> 00:05:24,062 Nate, Jennifer. 93 00:05:24,193 --> 00:05:25,455 Jennifer, this is Nate. 94 00:05:26,804 --> 00:05:27,675 Hi. 95 00:05:28,980 --> 00:05:30,852 Hi, Nate. 96 00:05:30,982 --> 00:05:35,683 Um, this is the first Christmas in Brookfield for my daughter and me. 97 00:05:35,813 --> 00:05:39,556 And it's actually our first Christmas with a lawn. 98 00:05:39,687 --> 00:05:44,866 And, you know, my daughter is just so excited 99 00:05:45,432 --> 00:05:48,522 about having, you know, a full display... 100 00:05:48,652 --> 00:05:50,611 -Jennifer. -...out front. 101 00:05:50,741 --> 00:05:54,179 We've had kind of a crushing year and the only thing that's been giving me hope 102 00:05:54,310 --> 00:05:56,530 is the fact that my daughter really wants to decorate. 103 00:05:56,660 --> 00:05:58,836 She's the reason I'm out here trying to buy 104 00:05:58,967 --> 00:06:01,361 all of the reindeer even though Lisa only had two. 105 00:06:01,491 --> 00:06:06,366 So, I'm really sorry, um, this is our first one on our own. 106 00:06:06,496 --> 00:06:10,282 Yeah, she'll be so disappointed. I'm sorry. You know what? 107 00:06:10,413 --> 00:06:13,242 I'm really sorry, I completely overstepped, I apologize. 108 00:06:13,373 --> 00:06:16,201 No, you were trying to do right by your daughter and I respect that. 109 00:06:16,332 --> 00:06:18,073 Yeah, and I respect what you're doing. 110 00:06:20,205 --> 00:06:21,772 Yeah, Merry Christmas. 111 00:06:23,644 --> 00:06:25,210 Um, should I just leave this guy here? 112 00:06:25,341 --> 00:06:27,038 Oh yeah, just leave it there I'll take care of it. 113 00:06:27,169 --> 00:06:29,084 -I'll just get your credit card. -Um, okay. 114 00:06:30,215 --> 00:06:32,217 -What do you say to one? -What? 115 00:06:32,522 --> 00:06:34,306 -No mark up. -Um. 116 00:06:35,395 --> 00:06:37,048 I can't do that, I can't. I mean, 117 00:06:37,179 --> 00:06:39,616 your daughter is already settling for less than she wanted. 118 00:06:39,747 --> 00:06:42,097 Yeah, but you're not going to have anything on your brand new lawn. 119 00:06:42,227 --> 00:06:44,186 Well, I'll figure something out. 120 00:06:45,100 --> 00:06:47,407 You sure you checked the fuse? I'd be happy to take a look. 121 00:06:47,537 --> 00:06:48,973 He's very handy. 122 00:06:52,020 --> 00:06:54,762 Um, no, that's okay. Merry Christmas. 123 00:06:54,892 --> 00:06:56,111 One's better than nothing. 124 00:06:56,241 --> 00:06:58,505 -Oh yeah, but the guilt. So... -[laughs] 125 00:06:58,635 --> 00:07:00,420 -Yeah, thank you. [laughs] -Okay. 126 00:07:01,377 --> 00:07:02,073 Merry Christmas, 127 00:07:02,857 --> 00:07:03,858 Nate. 128 00:07:05,860 --> 00:07:07,775 Leave that there, it's fine. Okay... 129 00:07:08,384 --> 00:07:13,215 [upbeat Christmas music] 130 00:07:13,824 --> 00:07:16,436 ♪ And an Xbox in a pear tree 131 00:07:16,653 --> 00:07:20,178 ♪ On the fourth day Of Christmas, my true love Gave to me ♪ 132 00:07:20,352 --> 00:07:21,658 ♪ Four bath bombs 133 00:07:21,789 --> 00:07:23,007 ♪ Three season tickets 134 00:07:23,138 --> 00:07:24,139 ♪ Two shopping sprees 135 00:07:24,269 --> 00:07:26,794 ♪ And an Xbox in a pear tree 136 00:07:26,924 --> 00:07:30,232 ♪ On the fifth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me ♪ 137 00:07:30,754 --> 00:07:34,192 ♪ Five manicures 138 00:07:34,715 --> 00:07:36,325 Shut up! 139 00:07:36,456 --> 00:07:38,675 Sorry, I panicked. 140 00:07:38,806 --> 00:07:40,155 That was so dope! 141 00:07:40,285 --> 00:07:41,765 Where have you been hiding that voice? 142 00:07:41,896 --> 00:07:44,028 There's been nothing to sing about. 143 00:07:44,159 --> 00:07:46,814 Are you kidding? You should totally be part of the chorus with us. 144 00:07:46,944 --> 00:07:49,251 -Well that, but you should so sing my newest song. -[gasping] 145 00:07:49,381 --> 00:07:51,993 -What? -She can do the first song on your YouTube channel. 146 00:07:52,123 --> 00:07:53,995 -You're on YouTube? -He is, 147 00:07:54,125 --> 00:07:55,300 because he's an amazing songwriter 148 00:07:55,431 --> 00:07:57,085 and people need to hear his stuff. 149 00:07:57,215 --> 00:07:59,217 I'm starting a YouTube channel! Ah! 150 00:07:59,348 --> 00:08:01,306 -I don't think I-- -[phone ringing] 151 00:08:01,437 --> 00:08:03,961 Don't-- Don't answer. We're having fun. 152 00:08:04,092 --> 00:08:05,267 [phone ringing] 153 00:08:06,573 --> 00:08:07,661 Hey, MJ. 154 00:08:08,792 --> 00:08:10,925 Yeah, I'm just out on a walk. 155 00:08:11,055 --> 00:08:13,623 [car traffic] 156 00:08:13,754 --> 00:08:15,059 Right okay. Um... 157 00:08:15,799 --> 00:08:17,671 Yeah, I'll be right over then. 158 00:08:19,760 --> 00:08:21,544 Don't keep the queen waiting. 159 00:08:21,675 --> 00:08:22,893 It's not like that, it's just, 160 00:08:23,459 --> 00:08:25,461 I actually do have to go though. So, um... 161 00:08:26,288 --> 00:08:29,509 We will be talking about music and stuff. [laughs] 162 00:08:31,641 --> 00:08:32,773 MJ? 163 00:08:34,078 --> 00:08:35,340 Yeah, she's part of the chorus with Henry and I. 164 00:08:35,471 --> 00:08:36,733 Like you should be. 165 00:08:37,386 --> 00:08:39,214 I don't think I've met her yet. 166 00:08:39,344 --> 00:08:40,345 Lucky you. 167 00:08:41,390 --> 00:08:42,522 I mean she's a good singer 168 00:08:42,652 --> 00:08:44,611 and he helps her write some songs, but 169 00:08:45,786 --> 00:08:46,917 she used to be kind of sweet 170 00:08:47,048 --> 00:08:49,616 and now she's a total ice-cold diva. 171 00:08:50,704 --> 00:08:52,793 So, are her and Henry a thing? 172 00:08:52,923 --> 00:08:54,446 Ew, no! 173 00:08:55,143 --> 00:08:56,057 No, they just collab. 174 00:08:56,187 --> 00:08:57,667 He's way too smart for that. 175 00:08:57,798 --> 00:08:59,060 [chuckling] 176 00:09:00,714 --> 00:09:05,457 [strumming] 177 00:09:05,588 --> 00:09:09,026 [humming] 178 00:09:09,940 --> 00:09:11,812 Whoa, cookies! 179 00:09:11,942 --> 00:09:12,813 What's that? 180 00:09:14,771 --> 00:09:17,948 Oh, this actually is a song I've been working on for my YouTube channel. 181 00:09:18,079 --> 00:09:20,951 I was really excited. I was going to show you, actually. Um, it's like, 182 00:09:21,125 --> 00:09:22,736 [strumming] 183 00:09:22,866 --> 00:09:24,868 Okay, wait, so you were late 184 00:09:25,434 --> 00:09:27,523 and you're not even working on my songs? 185 00:09:28,002 --> 00:09:31,875 Um, yeah, I guess so. 186 00:09:32,006 --> 00:09:33,573 Okay well let's stop wasting time 187 00:09:33,703 --> 00:09:35,400 and start working on my stuff. 188 00:09:37,359 --> 00:09:38,186 Right, okay. 189 00:09:39,056 --> 00:09:40,623 Let's work on your stuff, MJ. 190 00:09:41,972 --> 00:09:44,888 [strumming] 191 00:09:45,019 --> 00:09:50,111 [upbeat pop music] 192 00:09:50,241 --> 00:09:51,503 ♪ Yeah, yeah 193 00:09:51,634 --> 00:09:54,724 ♪ My skin is Growing colder, you know ♪ 194 00:09:56,247 --> 00:09:57,771 Fifteen minutes late. 195 00:09:59,381 --> 00:10:00,338 Come on. 196 00:10:01,862 --> 00:10:04,342 Maybe Ms. Baxter is going over special music with her. 197 00:10:05,692 --> 00:10:07,389 [laughing] 198 00:10:07,519 --> 00:10:09,086 -Hey! -Hi. 199 00:10:10,740 --> 00:10:11,872 Oh, by the way, Charlotte. 200 00:10:12,699 --> 00:10:14,004 Those are our chorus pals. 201 00:10:14,135 --> 00:10:16,528 So um, you should probably be careful. 202 00:10:16,659 --> 00:10:17,486 Why? 203 00:10:17,921 --> 00:10:19,053 Because they're pirates. 204 00:10:19,183 --> 00:10:20,620 Henry. 205 00:10:20,750 --> 00:10:24,058 They are, they're terrors on the high C's. 206 00:10:24,319 --> 00:10:25,973 [laughing] 207 00:10:26,103 --> 00:10:27,801 Right? That was okay. 208 00:10:27,931 --> 00:10:29,672 -[laughing] -[Charlotte] That's not even funny. 209 00:10:29,803 --> 00:10:31,543 Who is that with Audrey? 210 00:10:32,588 --> 00:10:33,415 Henry? 211 00:10:33,545 --> 00:10:34,503 [scoffing] 212 00:10:34,634 --> 00:10:37,114 No, it's Charlotte. 213 00:10:37,506 --> 00:10:40,335 She's in my math class. Her mom's the new vet. 214 00:10:40,465 --> 00:10:44,513 -[camera shutter clicking] -My dad took Sadie in for shots and says her mom seems nice. 215 00:10:45,949 --> 00:10:49,083 Well, Henry better be careful, or he'll catch fleas. 216 00:10:50,301 --> 00:10:51,651 [door opens] 217 00:10:51,781 --> 00:10:53,827 [laughing] 218 00:10:54,088 --> 00:10:55,611 Danielle? What's wrong? 219 00:10:55,916 --> 00:10:57,482 Thank you all for your patience. 220 00:10:57,613 --> 00:10:59,093 Danielle and I needed some time. 221 00:11:00,355 --> 00:11:01,835 We've had some difficult news. 222 00:11:02,009 --> 00:11:04,881 -Danielle has vocal nodes. -[gasping] 223 00:11:05,012 --> 00:11:08,537 She's on complete vocal rest for the next six weeks. 224 00:11:08,755 --> 00:11:10,844 And I know, even without me having to ask, 225 00:11:10,974 --> 00:11:13,194 that she has your full support. 226 00:11:13,324 --> 00:11:15,979 We want her to be in full and complete voice for Juilliard. 227 00:11:16,110 --> 00:11:18,547 [sobbing] 228 00:11:20,418 --> 00:11:23,857 So who's going to sing the solo at the Christmas Festival? 229 00:11:24,292 --> 00:11:26,294 We're going to have auditions. 230 00:11:26,686 --> 00:11:29,253 [all murmuring] 231 00:11:29,384 --> 00:11:30,298 This is incredible. 232 00:11:30,777 --> 00:11:32,387 I doubt that Danielle thinks so. 233 00:11:33,431 --> 00:11:34,694 I know, that's terrible. 234 00:11:34,824 --> 00:11:37,261 But it means Charlotte can audition. 235 00:11:37,871 --> 00:11:40,569 -What? No. -Come on! 236 00:11:40,700 --> 00:11:42,658 I can't, I don't even have an accompanist. 237 00:11:42,789 --> 00:11:44,616 -Oh, I'll accompany you. -Perfect! 238 00:11:44,747 --> 00:11:46,183 It'll be great, come on, I'll do it! 239 00:11:46,314 --> 00:11:47,968 Charlotte, you have to audition. 240 00:11:49,970 --> 00:11:51,232 -Oh my God, you have to. She's going to do it, it's decided. -[laughing] 241 00:11:53,147 --> 00:11:54,191 -[Audrey] Perfect! -She's gonna-- You don't have a choice. You'll do it. 242 00:11:54,496 --> 00:11:55,584 Freshman, right? 243 00:11:57,542 --> 00:11:58,369 Junior. 244 00:12:03,635 --> 00:12:05,899 You will slay, MJ. 245 00:12:06,029 --> 00:12:09,119 [light orchestral music] 246 00:12:09,250 --> 00:12:11,469 [Henry] Oh my God, this is going to be perfect. You got to do it. 247 00:12:11,600 --> 00:12:13,254 -You sing so well. -I know, perfect. 248 00:12:13,384 --> 00:12:15,082 -[Henry] Yes, exactly, oh my God. -Okay. 249 00:12:16,431 --> 00:12:19,869 [light Christmas music] 250 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:22,785 [drill whirring] 251 00:12:22,916 --> 00:12:28,225 [light Christmas music] 252 00:12:28,356 --> 00:12:30,227 Hope people don't think we're overdoing it. 253 00:12:30,619 --> 00:12:33,622 No, making the chair fancy this year 254 00:12:33,753 --> 00:12:35,755 should distract from the fact that last year, 255 00:12:36,059 --> 00:12:37,757 Ray broke it with his Santa Shuffle. 256 00:12:37,887 --> 00:12:39,628 [banging] 257 00:12:39,846 --> 00:12:42,239 [grunting] 258 00:12:42,587 --> 00:12:45,460 ♪ Santa Claus, Santa Claus Santa all the way, hey ♪ 259 00:12:45,939 --> 00:12:47,331 [stomping] 260 00:12:47,854 --> 00:12:49,377 -Hey, get up here. -It's good. 261 00:12:49,507 --> 00:12:51,422 Um, it's Ray, get up here! 262 00:12:51,553 --> 00:12:53,598 [grunts] 263 00:12:53,729 --> 00:12:55,426 [stomping] 264 00:12:55,731 --> 00:12:57,254 Even Ray can't break this. 265 00:12:58,821 --> 00:13:00,780 [grunting] 266 00:13:01,563 --> 00:13:04,609 So, Melissa excited to have another year as Santa's helper? 267 00:13:05,001 --> 00:13:06,829 Not this year. She's so mad at her mom, 268 00:13:06,960 --> 00:13:08,657 I think she might boycott Christmas. 269 00:13:08,788 --> 00:13:11,921 Oh. Well why don't you take Melissa somewhere, 270 00:13:12,052 --> 00:13:13,096 you know, just the two of you? 271 00:13:13,227 --> 00:13:15,142 Somewhere sunny and expensive. 272 00:13:15,272 --> 00:13:17,187 It'll just look like I'm trying to show Vivian up. 273 00:13:17,884 --> 00:13:19,624 Just showing up shows up Vivian. 274 00:13:20,712 --> 00:13:22,018 Come on, Pete. 275 00:13:22,453 --> 00:13:25,021 Sorry, but you know that I'm right, little brother. 276 00:13:26,893 --> 00:13:28,111 Eh, no, the other way. 277 00:13:29,025 --> 00:13:31,201 No, no the other, other way. 278 00:13:31,767 --> 00:13:33,421 Yeah, here. 279 00:13:33,769 --> 00:13:36,424 -[grunts] -This level of expertise and focus? 280 00:13:36,554 --> 00:13:37,991 No wonder you need me around. 281 00:13:39,862 --> 00:13:42,212 [laughing] Well, I can bring in some help if you want to get away. 282 00:13:42,343 --> 00:13:44,301 I don't, I want to spend Christmas 283 00:13:44,432 --> 00:13:46,129 with you and Marcie and the kids. 284 00:13:46,434 --> 00:13:47,827 I want her to want that, too. 285 00:13:47,957 --> 00:13:50,264 [laughs] But you can't make her want it. 286 00:13:51,308 --> 00:13:53,223 I just got to help her move past this hurt. 287 00:13:53,354 --> 00:13:54,181 Oh yeah? 288 00:13:54,311 --> 00:13:55,747 How's your moving going? 289 00:13:55,878 --> 00:14:02,537 [upbeat Christmas music] 290 00:14:05,975 --> 00:14:07,759 Who's my favorite fat kitty? 291 00:14:07,890 --> 00:14:09,805 Mrs. Reilly's concerned that Cleopatra 292 00:14:09,936 --> 00:14:11,633 is not going to be eating while she's away. 293 00:14:11,763 --> 00:14:13,200 Oh, what does she feed her? 294 00:14:13,330 --> 00:14:14,679 Marc Antony's army? 295 00:14:14,810 --> 00:14:16,986 Oh, welcome to detox, your majesty. 296 00:14:17,421 --> 00:14:21,164 Oh, you're wonderful, but I can't let you work the entire holiday. 297 00:14:21,295 --> 00:14:22,731 You need to have some time off, 298 00:14:22,862 --> 00:14:24,820 enjoy your first Christmas in Brookfield. 299 00:14:24,951 --> 00:14:26,300 We'll manage to 300 00:14:26,430 --> 00:14:27,867 -have some downtime. -[bell ringing] 301 00:14:29,825 --> 00:14:31,131 -Hi. -Huh. 302 00:14:32,654 --> 00:14:34,525 I have a delivery for Dr. Flynn? 303 00:14:35,048 --> 00:14:36,310 Nate Prentiss? 304 00:14:36,963 --> 00:14:40,096 I see endangered species by appointment only. 305 00:14:41,358 --> 00:14:42,838 This guy's endangered? 306 00:14:42,969 --> 00:14:44,318 Well no, but... 307 00:14:45,580 --> 00:14:47,625 I know that this is not a reindeer. 308 00:14:47,756 --> 00:14:50,454 You had to come all the way to the vet to figure that out? 309 00:14:50,585 --> 00:14:51,455 Hey, Cristina. 310 00:14:51,586 --> 00:14:53,240 Hi, Nate, Merry Christmas. 311 00:14:53,457 --> 00:14:56,417 So, if you're Santa's helper, where's my BMW? 312 00:14:56,547 --> 00:14:58,636 Sorry, just the one delivery today. 313 00:14:59,159 --> 00:15:00,638 I called everybody I could think of 314 00:15:00,769 --> 00:15:02,771 and nobody had a reindeer. 315 00:15:03,685 --> 00:15:06,122 This is the man who stole your reindeer? 316 00:15:07,123 --> 00:15:08,255 I didn't steal it! 317 00:15:08,385 --> 00:15:10,170 Well, I believe I used the term, you know, 318 00:15:10,300 --> 00:15:12,215 just grabbed it before I did. 319 00:15:12,346 --> 00:15:14,130 Yeah and I felt really badly about that. 320 00:15:14,261 --> 00:15:15,784 I kept thinking about your daughter 321 00:15:15,915 --> 00:15:18,700 and the fact that she wanted a reindeer. 322 00:15:18,830 --> 00:15:20,441 So, you brought me a penguin? 323 00:15:21,094 --> 00:15:22,182 Yeah. 324 00:15:23,487 --> 00:15:24,924 -I wanted to be a good neighbor. -[laughing] 325 00:15:26,316 --> 00:15:29,276 And if you don't accept this awkward gesture, 326 00:15:29,406 --> 00:15:31,800 this penguin is going to be homeless for the holidays. 327 00:15:32,279 --> 00:15:35,064 Well, I don't want that to happen, so um 328 00:15:36,761 --> 00:15:38,241 but I can't accept it. 329 00:15:39,460 --> 00:15:41,462 I made sure it worked before I bought it and everything. 330 00:15:41,592 --> 00:15:43,159 Well that's very thoughtful of you, 331 00:15:43,290 --> 00:15:46,510 but I would be taking it under false pretenses because, 332 00:15:46,641 --> 00:15:47,598 um... 333 00:15:49,296 --> 00:15:51,559 My daughter didn't want the reindeer. 334 00:15:51,689 --> 00:15:53,082 I did. 335 00:15:53,213 --> 00:15:54,475 [chuckling] 336 00:15:54,605 --> 00:15:56,520 Well, that's going to make me feel even worse. 337 00:15:56,651 --> 00:15:58,305 No, you shouldn't feel bad at all. 338 00:15:58,435 --> 00:16:03,484 This is probably like the most bizarre, yet heartfelt gift 339 00:16:03,614 --> 00:16:06,966 that I think I've ever received from a relative stranger. 340 00:16:07,096 --> 00:16:08,968 Got to find out what came in second. 341 00:16:09,098 --> 00:16:10,970 When we know each other better. 342 00:16:12,754 --> 00:16:15,104 Okay, so you'll accept Percival? 343 00:16:16,279 --> 00:16:17,150 Penelope. 344 00:16:19,717 --> 00:16:20,936 You're the vet. 345 00:16:21,067 --> 00:16:22,111 [laughs] 346 00:16:23,417 --> 00:16:25,071 Merry Christmas, Jennifer. 347 00:16:25,201 --> 00:16:27,290 -Welcome to Brookfield. -Thanks, Nate. 348 00:16:27,943 --> 00:16:28,988 Bye, Nate! 349 00:16:29,945 --> 00:16:31,294 -See you. -Don't be a stranger! 350 00:16:34,080 --> 00:16:36,125 [door bell ringing] 351 00:16:36,908 --> 00:16:37,735 So? 352 00:16:38,301 --> 00:16:39,824 Twenty-five words or less. 353 00:16:40,695 --> 00:16:43,350 His wife left him, cheated on him, ripped his heart out, 354 00:16:43,480 --> 00:16:46,483 left him with an angry teenage daughter and a mountain of debt. 355 00:16:46,614 --> 00:16:47,745 But, 356 00:16:49,704 --> 00:16:52,272 most eligible bachelor in town. That's 25! 357 00:16:54,143 --> 00:16:55,579 Thanks, but no. 358 00:16:55,710 --> 00:16:57,973 Time to concentrate on men who actually need me. 359 00:16:58,539 --> 00:16:59,801 So, Mr. Wiggles? 360 00:17:00,323 --> 00:17:01,542 -[dog growling] -Here he is. 361 00:17:01,803 --> 00:17:03,239 Thank you, hi honey. 362 00:17:04,501 --> 00:17:06,677 I got you. Okay, I'll be right back. 363 00:17:07,722 --> 00:17:08,331 Come on. 364 00:17:08,549 --> 00:17:13,293 [upbeat rock music] 365 00:17:22,171 --> 00:17:23,738 [upbeat rock music] 366 00:17:39,188 --> 00:17:41,147 [Melissa] Is that vet girl? 367 00:17:41,321 --> 00:17:43,062 Yeah, Charlotte Flynn. 368 00:17:43,845 --> 00:17:46,413 If she sings, how come she's not in chorus? 369 00:17:46,848 --> 00:17:49,503 Maybe she's getting Henry to coach her privately. 370 00:17:49,894 --> 00:17:51,244 Very privately. 371 00:17:52,071 --> 00:17:55,030 -Says who? -Jeez, I'm just being funny, Melissa. 372 00:17:55,335 --> 00:17:56,901 You want funny? 373 00:18:00,905 --> 00:18:02,037 "Girl, fleas." 374 00:18:02,168 --> 00:18:03,386 Send that to me. 375 00:18:03,517 --> 00:18:04,344 Me too. 376 00:18:04,605 --> 00:18:06,041 Snapped it to all of you. 377 00:18:07,999 --> 00:18:10,915 Don't worry, you've got this, Melissa. 378 00:18:18,662 --> 00:18:21,578 Henry, I changed our rehearsal schedule so you can help me 379 00:18:21,709 --> 00:18:23,102 with my audition for the Christmas solo. 380 00:18:23,232 --> 00:18:25,713 Ah, that's really generous of you MJ, 381 00:18:25,843 --> 00:18:28,194 but I'm actually kind of working with somebody else this time. 382 00:18:28,977 --> 00:18:30,674 But you're always my accompanist. 383 00:18:30,805 --> 00:18:33,242 Um, this time, I'm working with Charlotte. 384 00:18:33,373 --> 00:18:35,331 -That new girl? -Yeah. 385 00:18:35,462 --> 00:18:37,464 Did you know she had to move here because she got 386 00:18:37,594 --> 00:18:38,726 in huge trouble at her old school? 387 00:18:40,684 --> 00:18:43,383 No, she actually moved here because her dad died. 388 00:18:43,513 --> 00:18:44,340 Not what I heard. 389 00:18:44,471 --> 00:18:46,603 -Okay, stop! -Stop what? 390 00:18:46,951 --> 00:18:49,084 Whatever it is that you're doing. Just leave her alone. 391 00:18:50,129 --> 00:18:54,133 [light orchestral music] 392 00:19:05,709 --> 00:19:07,058 You sure this is okay? 393 00:19:07,189 --> 00:19:09,800 The perks of stage managing the last three shows. 394 00:19:16,155 --> 00:19:17,199 [sighs] 395 00:19:17,330 --> 00:19:18,505 Best acoustics in town. 396 00:19:22,291 --> 00:19:24,380 [sighing] 397 00:19:24,511 --> 00:19:27,731 You need to stop worrying. 398 00:19:28,167 --> 00:19:29,472 Stop thinking so much. 399 00:19:30,560 --> 00:19:31,431 Just sing. 400 00:19:33,998 --> 00:19:35,565 Come here, close your eyes. 401 00:19:35,696 --> 00:19:37,263 I mean it! Close your eyes. 402 00:19:39,352 --> 00:19:43,704 -[scoffs] -Just you and the song. 403 00:19:45,227 --> 00:19:48,578 That's it. Like the man said, "Lose yourself." 404 00:19:49,710 --> 00:19:51,799 [laughing] 405 00:19:51,929 --> 00:19:54,062 We can even just do something simple like, 406 00:19:54,193 --> 00:19:56,195 [piano chord] 407 00:19:56,325 --> 00:20:00,111 ♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells 408 00:20:00,242 --> 00:20:02,201 No, no, no, no. 409 00:20:07,249 --> 00:20:08,076 Actually... 410 00:20:10,470 --> 00:20:11,862 Do you know "Silent Night"? 411 00:20:12,559 --> 00:20:13,386 Yes. 412 00:20:13,516 --> 00:20:14,517 Yeah, you do. 413 00:20:16,954 --> 00:20:18,304 [clearing throat] 414 00:20:20,349 --> 00:20:21,220 [sighs] 415 00:20:24,266 --> 00:20:30,925 ♪ Silent night, holy night 416 00:20:31,317 --> 00:20:38,237 ♪ All is calm, all is bright 417 00:20:38,933 --> 00:20:45,113 ♪ Round yon virgin Mother and child ♪ 418 00:20:45,722 --> 00:20:52,163 ♪ Holy infant So tender and mild ♪ 419 00:20:52,947 --> 00:20:59,562 ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace 420 00:21:00,520 --> 00:21:05,264 ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace 421 00:21:06,743 --> 00:21:11,095 [light orchestral music] 422 00:21:18,929 --> 00:21:21,584 First of all, let me just say I'm not following you. 423 00:21:22,498 --> 00:21:24,761 As long as you don't have another penguin, I will stay calm. 424 00:21:24,892 --> 00:21:27,460 [laughs] No, I'm out of the penguin business. 425 00:21:27,590 --> 00:21:29,375 [chuckling] 426 00:21:29,505 --> 00:21:31,115 I was just buying Christmas tree lights, 427 00:21:31,246 --> 00:21:33,988 which I could've sworn I bought last year. 428 00:21:34,380 --> 00:21:36,512 Well then, it's nice to see you again. 429 00:21:38,819 --> 00:21:40,516 -Maybe one more penguin comment? -Ach. 430 00:21:41,082 --> 00:21:43,040 You were doing so well there for a minute. 431 00:21:43,911 --> 00:21:45,739 The wheels have sort of come off my holidays, 432 00:21:45,869 --> 00:21:48,524 so I might have been overcompensating a tiny bit 433 00:21:48,655 --> 00:21:51,745 trying to make sure that everybody had everything they needed for theirs. 434 00:21:51,962 --> 00:21:54,443 Well, I'm sorry about your Christmas. 435 00:21:54,748 --> 00:21:58,099 Just trying to make it right for my daughter, not really batting a thousand. 436 00:21:58,926 --> 00:22:00,710 You know the first one alone is hard. 437 00:22:01,929 --> 00:22:05,976 Well, Cristina told me that you're newly divorced. 438 00:22:06,499 --> 00:22:07,369 Yeah. 439 00:22:08,414 --> 00:22:09,415 Thanks. 440 00:22:10,546 --> 00:22:12,200 My daughter is a teenager, too. 441 00:22:13,070 --> 00:22:16,552 And, well, my husband died two years ago. 442 00:22:17,118 --> 00:22:19,250 Oh I'm sorry, I didn't know. 443 00:22:19,381 --> 00:22:20,469 Yeah, thank you. Um... 444 00:22:22,341 --> 00:22:24,908 I get the whole perfect Christmas thing. Our first one was, 445 00:22:26,345 --> 00:22:29,217 you know, and this is the first one we've had since moving from San Francisco, 446 00:22:29,348 --> 00:22:32,176 so there's other challenges there, too. So... 447 00:22:32,916 --> 00:22:35,832 Well, then I'm very glad that I stopped. 448 00:22:35,963 --> 00:22:37,704 I was going to walk on by, but then I did notice 449 00:22:37,834 --> 00:22:41,403 you were maybe trying to make a decision here between the pies. 450 00:22:42,578 --> 00:22:45,451 Oh, was it that obvious? I mean... 451 00:22:45,842 --> 00:22:47,888 -Was I drooling? -No, no drooling. 452 00:22:48,018 --> 00:22:50,281 -[chuckling] -You were about to make a terrible mistake. 453 00:22:50,412 --> 00:22:51,761 Oh, so, wait a minute. 454 00:22:51,892 --> 00:22:54,068 So, with the pecan over the apple? 455 00:22:54,198 --> 00:22:56,853 No, you need to walk away from this place, 456 00:22:57,288 --> 00:22:59,116 and go to the Brown Sugar Bakery. 457 00:22:59,421 --> 00:23:01,771 No, but Cristina told me this was the best bakery in town. 458 00:23:02,293 --> 00:23:04,687 I've known Cristina since kindergarten and I love her, 459 00:23:04,818 --> 00:23:07,255 but this indicates a serious gap in her knowledge. 460 00:23:07,777 --> 00:23:09,518 Why should I trust you over her? 461 00:23:10,606 --> 00:23:11,999 Because I'm trying to impress you, 462 00:23:12,608 --> 00:23:14,305 and I have something to lose. 463 00:23:14,958 --> 00:23:16,786 There's more to me than penguins. 464 00:23:16,917 --> 00:23:18,092 Well, there's also pie. 465 00:23:18,222 --> 00:23:19,398 Yeah, all year round. 466 00:23:19,528 --> 00:23:21,400 [laughing] 467 00:23:22,401 --> 00:23:25,012 So, where is this Brown Sugar Bakery shop? 468 00:23:25,142 --> 00:23:26,361 -It's two blocks south. -Okay. 469 00:23:26,492 --> 00:23:27,667 Main and Seabrook. 470 00:23:27,797 --> 00:23:29,538 Okay, I think I can find that. 471 00:23:30,234 --> 00:23:32,715 Full disclosure, they do have an enormous selection, 472 00:23:32,846 --> 00:23:36,197 so you might want to order a slice, sit down, 473 00:23:36,327 --> 00:23:39,679 take a while to decide, maybe have a cup of coffee? 474 00:23:39,809 --> 00:23:41,594 Well, it seems like I might need a guide. 475 00:23:42,682 --> 00:23:44,118 I might know someone. 476 00:23:46,642 --> 00:23:47,687 Tomorrow night? 477 00:23:48,992 --> 00:23:50,820 Well, I don't know about you, but um... 478 00:23:51,647 --> 00:23:53,475 my teenager is probably really hungry. 479 00:23:53,606 --> 00:23:55,956 I got to get home and make her dinner. 480 00:23:57,348 --> 00:23:58,349 Yeah. 481 00:23:58,611 --> 00:23:59,655 Eight o'clock? 482 00:24:00,047 --> 00:24:01,091 I'll see you there. 483 00:24:02,179 --> 00:24:03,267 Okay. 484 00:24:03,398 --> 00:24:04,791 Okay, bye! 485 00:24:04,965 --> 00:24:09,404 [light Christmas music] 486 00:24:09,535 --> 00:24:14,148 ♪ I heard the bells On Christmas Day ♪ 487 00:24:15,192 --> 00:24:19,762 ♪ Their old Familiar carols play ♪ 488 00:24:20,241 --> 00:24:25,594 ♪ And wild and sweet The words repeat ♪ 489 00:24:27,509 --> 00:24:32,471 ♪ Of peace on earth Good will to men ♪ 490 00:24:32,906 --> 00:24:34,255 ♪ I thought 491 00:24:34,560 --> 00:24:35,909 Please don't stop. 492 00:24:37,127 --> 00:24:38,215 I'm done. 493 00:24:40,696 --> 00:24:42,176 It's nice hearing you sing again. 494 00:24:46,833 --> 00:24:49,966 They have this Christmas Festival here. 495 00:24:50,140 --> 00:24:51,577 Yeah, I've heard of it. 496 00:24:52,752 --> 00:24:55,972 Well, on the first night, 497 00:24:56,103 --> 00:24:58,366 they do a bunch of special stuff. 498 00:24:59,367 --> 00:25:00,716 Like singing. 499 00:25:01,804 --> 00:25:05,895 And Audrey and Henry convinced me to audition. 500 00:25:07,506 --> 00:25:09,420 Honey, that's a great idea! 501 00:25:09,551 --> 00:25:11,466 I know I'm not going to get it. 502 00:25:11,597 --> 00:25:13,773 Oh, don't say that, you have a beautiful voice. 503 00:25:14,817 --> 00:25:16,210 Oh, I've missed hearing you sing. 504 00:25:16,602 --> 00:25:18,212 You sang so beautifully with Dad. 505 00:25:20,519 --> 00:25:22,782 You know he'd be really proud of you for auditioning. 506 00:25:25,872 --> 00:25:27,308 I've got homework. 507 00:25:29,310 --> 00:25:32,052 ♪ Carols play 508 00:25:33,140 --> 00:25:39,059 ♪ And wild and sweet The words repeat ♪ 509 00:25:39,276 --> 00:25:45,674 ♪ Of peace on earth Good will to men ♪ 510 00:25:49,199 --> 00:25:52,899 ♪ In despair, I bowed my head 511 00:25:55,075 --> 00:25:59,470 ♪ There is no peace On earth, I said ♪ 512 00:26:00,907 --> 00:26:06,347 ♪ For hate is strong And mocks the song ♪ 513 00:26:08,175 --> 00:26:13,049 ♪ Of peace on earth Good will to men ♪ 514 00:26:15,269 --> 00:26:22,015 [dramatic music] 515 00:26:28,499 --> 00:26:31,241 [upbeat rock music] 516 00:26:31,372 --> 00:26:32,634 Hi, I'm MJ. 517 00:26:32,895 --> 00:26:34,593 For some crazy reason, we haven't met. 518 00:26:34,810 --> 00:26:36,682 But since we're both competing for the solo, 519 00:26:36,812 --> 00:26:38,074 I figured we should. 520 00:26:38,205 --> 00:26:39,815 Nice to meet you, I'm Charlotte. 521 00:26:41,295 --> 00:26:43,340 You know, it's pretty weird we haven't talked before. 522 00:26:43,471 --> 00:26:46,300 Especially since you're hanging with one of my best friends. 523 00:26:47,170 --> 00:26:48,302 I'm flattered. 524 00:26:48,911 --> 00:26:51,044 -I meant Henry. -Of course you did. 525 00:26:52,698 --> 00:26:54,613 It's so sweet Henry's encouraging Charlotte. 526 00:26:55,222 --> 00:26:57,050 He has such a big heart. 527 00:26:57,964 --> 00:27:01,184 Always willing to help the people who need it the most. 528 00:27:04,666 --> 00:27:07,277 I'm glad you're grateful. Bye bye, MJ. 529 00:27:07,756 --> 00:27:10,280 So, is it true you moved here so you wouldn't have to go to juvie? 530 00:27:10,411 --> 00:27:11,238 [Both] What? 531 00:27:11,717 --> 00:27:13,501 When did you become such a liar? 532 00:27:15,764 --> 00:27:17,810 You know, I remember when you were nice. 533 00:27:20,116 --> 00:27:21,161 Charlotte! 534 00:27:21,291 --> 00:27:27,167 [light acoustic guitar music] 535 00:27:35,784 --> 00:27:36,872 You're right. 536 00:27:37,003 --> 00:27:38,352 This pie is great. 537 00:27:39,919 --> 00:27:40,876 Could be the company. 538 00:27:41,007 --> 00:27:42,443 No, I think it's the crust. 539 00:27:43,183 --> 00:27:45,446 But the company's really good, too. [laughs] 540 00:27:45,576 --> 00:27:46,534 I'm glad we agree. 541 00:27:48,318 --> 00:27:49,842 So, I got a confession to make. 542 00:27:51,539 --> 00:27:55,021 It wasn't that my daughter was demanding 543 00:27:55,151 --> 00:27:56,326 that I get the reindeer. 544 00:27:56,457 --> 00:27:59,286 I just thought it'd make her happy. 545 00:27:59,416 --> 00:28:00,679 And did it? 546 00:28:01,070 --> 00:28:02,376 For 15 minutes. 547 00:28:02,506 --> 00:28:03,856 [laughing] I get it. 548 00:28:03,986 --> 00:28:06,380 I'm wise in the ways of sulky teenage girls. 549 00:28:06,510 --> 00:28:07,598 -Really? -Mmmm. 550 00:28:08,948 --> 00:28:09,339 I'm going to have to hit you up for some tips. 551 00:28:09,470 --> 00:28:11,124 [laughs] 552 00:28:13,343 --> 00:28:14,170 You know this, 553 00:28:15,345 --> 00:28:16,433 this is really nice. 554 00:28:18,044 --> 00:28:20,699 You know I'm a little out of practice, like, 555 00:28:20,829 --> 00:28:24,137 with the whole dating thing. I mean not that-- Not that this is a dating thing! 556 00:28:24,267 --> 00:28:27,227 Just-- I'm just saying it's been a while and I, 557 00:28:27,357 --> 00:28:30,186 I'm just, it's just nice. [chuckling] 558 00:28:30,709 --> 00:28:35,278 You know there some other places in this town, they serve whole meals. 559 00:28:36,062 --> 00:28:36,976 Dinner. 560 00:28:37,716 --> 00:28:39,021 We could give that a try. 561 00:28:41,023 --> 00:28:42,155 I'd be into that. 562 00:28:43,634 --> 00:28:45,158 I mean, as long as we can come back here afterwards. 563 00:28:45,593 --> 00:28:47,726 Yes, more pie. 564 00:28:47,856 --> 00:28:50,511 [both laughing] 565 00:28:50,641 --> 00:28:52,426 You think it'd be rude if I just licked my plate? 566 00:28:52,556 --> 00:28:55,908 -No. We could get another slice though. -Oh, no, no, no. 567 00:28:56,038 --> 00:28:58,258 -No, I'm going to have to jog home tonight. -Are you sure? 568 00:28:58,388 --> 00:29:00,434 We could jog home after. That's a great idea! 569 00:29:00,477 --> 00:29:02,479 -Yeah, I'm going to have to jog home for a week! No. -No, I don't want to jog. 570 00:29:02,610 --> 00:29:04,917 -I don't want to jog home. -No more pie. 571 00:29:05,787 --> 00:29:07,528 One more piece! [chuckling] 572 00:29:08,050 --> 00:29:12,663 ♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way ♪ 573 00:29:12,794 --> 00:29:16,972 ♪ Oh what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh ♪ 574 00:29:17,103 --> 00:29:19,975 When were you planning on telling me you were going out on a date? 575 00:29:21,672 --> 00:29:23,022 Before I went on one? 576 00:29:23,152 --> 00:29:24,501 You sure about that? 577 00:29:25,981 --> 00:29:27,026 It wasn't a date. 578 00:29:28,331 --> 00:29:29,550 I just-- I recommended Brown Sugar to somebody. 579 00:29:31,030 --> 00:29:32,771 Selena works there, she was texting me the whole time. 580 00:29:33,336 --> 00:29:35,774 -What did Selena say? -That it looked like a date. 581 00:29:35,904 --> 00:29:37,166 Well, Selena's wrong. 582 00:29:38,689 --> 00:29:40,300 And even if it was, it would be my decision, not yours. 583 00:29:42,302 --> 00:29:43,738 Of course not. Why would anyone ask me about decisions that ruin my life? 584 00:29:43,956 --> 00:29:47,046 Can we please? Can we agree to just try to move on, 585 00:29:47,394 --> 00:29:48,395 a little bit? 586 00:29:50,005 --> 00:29:52,399 Fine, I'll just go to Brown Sugar and have a piece of pie 587 00:29:52,529 --> 00:29:54,793 and then everything will be okay. I'll grab my jacket. 588 00:29:54,923 --> 00:29:57,796 I'm not saying it would be easy, but it would be a start. 589 00:30:01,625 --> 00:30:02,670 What's this? 590 00:30:03,976 --> 00:30:05,629 Chocolate caramel cheesecake. 591 00:30:07,196 --> 00:30:08,067 I hate caramel. 592 00:30:09,198 --> 00:30:12,027 -What, since when? -Since right now! 593 00:30:15,291 --> 00:30:16,292 [door slamming] 594 00:30:16,423 --> 00:30:18,033 Who hates caramel? 595 00:30:18,251 --> 00:30:21,776 [light acoustic guitar music] 596 00:30:21,907 --> 00:30:23,517 ♪ Uh, check 597 00:30:23,647 --> 00:30:25,562 ♪ I'm a rap man this is fine 598 00:30:26,346 --> 00:30:28,783 ♪ 'Cause this is Like Christmas time ♪ 599 00:30:28,914 --> 00:30:31,177 ♪ So I'm a just sit And spit this rhyme ♪ 600 00:30:31,307 --> 00:30:34,180 ♪ But it's okay cause if It's not, then I hit rewind ♪ 601 00:30:34,310 --> 00:30:36,486 ♪ I'm a rapper I can do no wrong ♪ 602 00:30:36,617 --> 00:30:39,794 ♪ If you like it Then peep my YouTube song ♪ 603 00:30:39,925 --> 00:30:42,318 ♪ If you like it Take a pic or photo ♪ 604 00:30:42,449 --> 00:30:45,278 ♪ 'Cause we're going to find out Who sings the Christmas Solo ♪ 605 00:30:45,408 --> 00:30:46,932 [all laughing] 606 00:30:47,062 --> 00:30:49,369 Sounding good! 607 00:30:50,979 --> 00:30:52,894 So, I'd like to thank everyone 608 00:30:53,025 --> 00:30:54,591 who came out to the auditions. 609 00:30:55,462 --> 00:30:58,247 I'm impressed and look forward to seeing more from you, 610 00:30:58,378 --> 00:31:00,380 especially the underclassmen. 611 00:31:00,684 --> 00:31:02,773 It was tough, but here are the callbacks. 612 00:31:02,904 --> 00:31:03,687 Laurie. 613 00:31:03,818 --> 00:31:04,993 [cheering] 614 00:31:05,124 --> 00:31:05,951 Dwayne. 615 00:31:07,256 --> 00:31:09,041 -MJ. -[girl] Whoo! 616 00:31:09,171 --> 00:31:10,390 Charlotte. 617 00:31:11,347 --> 00:31:12,871 And Teresa. 618 00:31:14,133 --> 00:31:16,135 Congratulations to you all. 619 00:31:16,265 --> 00:31:19,138 If you'd like to see the details, they'll be outside my door. 620 00:31:19,442 --> 00:31:21,575 If you'd like to discuss your audition with me, 621 00:31:21,705 --> 00:31:23,446 I'm happy to do that. 622 00:31:23,577 --> 00:31:25,057 Carry on. 623 00:31:25,187 --> 00:31:27,494 -[light acoustic guitar music] -♪ Uh, uh 624 00:31:27,624 --> 00:31:30,845 ♪ Who's gonna Sing the opening ♪ 625 00:31:30,976 --> 00:31:32,325 [door closing] 626 00:31:32,455 --> 00:31:33,804 You can't have what's mine. 627 00:31:48,776 --> 00:31:50,343 Hey, how's the music stuff going? 628 00:31:51,300 --> 00:31:52,693 What music stuff? 629 00:31:53,346 --> 00:31:55,739 The songs you and Henry have been writing together. 630 00:31:56,871 --> 00:31:58,699 Yeah, we're taking a break. 631 00:31:59,178 --> 00:32:00,701 Hm, that's too bad. 632 00:32:01,354 --> 00:32:02,616 No, it's not. 633 00:32:04,096 --> 00:32:05,793 I have to work on my callback for the festival, so-- 634 00:32:05,924 --> 00:32:07,708 I thought he always played for you. 635 00:32:08,491 --> 00:32:09,928 He has some stuff going on. 636 00:32:11,494 --> 00:32:13,105 Did you guys have a falling out? 637 00:32:13,322 --> 00:32:14,454 So what if we did? 638 00:32:15,542 --> 00:32:17,631 Well, that'd be sad, Henry's good people. 639 00:32:17,761 --> 00:32:19,676 Yeah, well we've kind of figured out good people 640 00:32:19,807 --> 00:32:21,200 make life-ruining decisions sometimes, right? 641 00:32:22,897 --> 00:32:24,246 So something did happen? 642 00:32:24,377 --> 00:32:25,856 Life, Dad. 643 00:32:25,987 --> 00:32:27,510 Life happened. 644 00:32:27,641 --> 00:32:29,077 And it sucks. 645 00:32:30,296 --> 00:32:32,385 Forget it, I have to get ready for school. 646 00:32:50,620 --> 00:32:51,578 [Charlotte] Is this okay? 647 00:32:52,492 --> 00:32:53,928 The outfit? Looks cute. 648 00:32:54,407 --> 00:32:55,756 Great, I'll go change. 649 00:32:55,886 --> 00:32:57,671 -But I said it looks cute. -I don't want cute. 650 00:32:59,673 --> 00:33:01,022 I don't think you have an outfit that says I'm nervous about my callback. 651 00:33:01,153 --> 00:33:02,981 I don't want that, either. 652 00:33:03,111 --> 00:33:04,634 And I'm not nervous. 653 00:33:04,765 --> 00:33:07,028 I'm sorry. I guess I misread the symptoms. 654 00:33:07,811 --> 00:33:09,900 Fine, I'm nervous. 655 00:33:10,031 --> 00:33:11,380 And laughing at me isn't helping. 656 00:33:11,511 --> 00:33:12,991 I'm not laughing. 657 00:33:13,121 --> 00:33:14,383 I need to change. 658 00:33:15,384 --> 00:33:16,472 Honey, what's going on? 659 00:33:16,603 --> 00:33:17,952 Nothing, Mom! 660 00:33:19,388 --> 00:33:20,476 [scoffing] 661 00:33:21,521 --> 00:33:23,740 -[door slamming] -[chuckling] 662 00:33:24,611 --> 00:33:26,004 [school bell ringing] 663 00:33:31,096 --> 00:33:34,012 ♪ Deck the halls With boughs of holly ♪ 664 00:33:34,142 --> 00:33:37,189 ♪ Fa la la la, la la la la 665 00:33:37,319 --> 00:33:42,803 ♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way ♪ 666 00:33:42,933 --> 00:33:46,807 ♪ Oh come all ye faithful 667 00:33:47,373 --> 00:33:51,116 ♪ Hark the herald Angels sing 668 00:33:51,246 --> 00:33:54,641 ♪ Glory to the newborn king 669 00:33:54,771 --> 00:34:01,822 ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace 670 00:34:02,475 --> 00:34:07,480 ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace 671 00:34:10,700 --> 00:34:12,659 -Thank you very much. -[laughs] 672 00:34:13,051 --> 00:34:14,922 -Thanks, Ms. Baxter. -Thanks, Ms. Baxter. 673 00:34:17,533 --> 00:34:19,231 Please send in the next singer. 674 00:34:21,929 --> 00:34:24,018 -[Henry] You were so good. I was-- -[Audrey] Did you slay? 675 00:34:24,149 --> 00:34:25,802 -No survivors. -[laughing] 676 00:34:27,717 --> 00:34:30,068 Um, MJ, she's ready for you, so... 677 00:34:31,678 --> 00:34:33,027 Break a leg! 678 00:34:34,246 --> 00:34:35,073 Let's go. 679 00:34:43,342 --> 00:34:45,518 You usually have someone else accompanying you. 680 00:34:45,648 --> 00:34:47,389 He wasn't available. 681 00:34:47,520 --> 00:34:49,609 Well, I'm happy to accompany you, MJ. 682 00:34:50,044 --> 00:34:52,394 Thank you, but I've been practicing acapella. 683 00:34:52,916 --> 00:34:55,180 -Mmmm. -As long as that's all right with you. 684 00:34:55,310 --> 00:34:56,833 Of course. 685 00:34:57,878 --> 00:35:00,141 I mean, you've been listening to me sing for years now, 686 00:35:00,272 --> 00:35:01,621 so you know what I'm capable of, 687 00:35:01,751 --> 00:35:03,449 and you know I'm always well-prepared. 688 00:35:04,667 --> 00:35:05,668 Whenever you're ready. 689 00:35:06,147 --> 00:35:07,279 [sighing] 690 00:35:07,975 --> 00:35:08,889 Can you play me an A? 691 00:35:09,019 --> 00:35:10,108 Mm-hmm. 692 00:35:10,238 --> 00:35:11,109 [A note] 693 00:35:11,239 --> 00:35:13,154 [humming] 694 00:35:13,589 --> 00:35:18,333 ♪ The first Noel 695 00:35:18,464 --> 00:35:22,511 ♪ The angels did say 696 00:35:22,990 --> 00:35:27,995 ♪ Was to certain Poor shepherds ♪ 697 00:35:28,126 --> 00:35:32,086 ♪ In fields as they lay 698 00:35:33,043 --> 00:35:37,265 ♪ In fields where they 699 00:35:37,396 --> 00:35:41,487 ♪ Lay keeping their sheep 700 00:35:41,922 --> 00:35:46,492 ♪ On a cold winter's night 701 00:35:46,622 --> 00:35:50,148 ♪ That was so deep 702 00:35:50,496 --> 00:35:53,629 ♪ Noel, noel 703 00:35:53,760 --> 00:36:00,462 [dramatic Christmas music] 704 00:36:15,173 --> 00:36:16,435 [Nate] Hey. 705 00:36:16,783 --> 00:36:17,610 Hi. 706 00:36:18,828 --> 00:36:20,395 Thanks for letting me drag you out here. 707 00:36:20,787 --> 00:36:22,832 See how I'm kicking and screaming? 708 00:36:23,268 --> 00:36:24,530 [chuckling] 709 00:36:24,660 --> 00:36:26,184 Thank you. 710 00:36:26,314 --> 00:36:29,317 I just needed some advice and I thought 711 00:36:29,448 --> 00:36:33,191 lurking outside the clinic all day waiting until you're done might be a little desperate. 712 00:36:33,321 --> 00:36:35,062 Yeah, it probably would've, 713 00:36:35,193 --> 00:36:38,370 but I'm happy to make house calls. 714 00:36:38,500 --> 00:36:41,199 You have a nice house, from what I can see. 715 00:36:41,329 --> 00:36:43,244 Yeah, I would invite you inside, 716 00:36:43,375 --> 00:36:46,204 but that's a little tricky. 717 00:36:47,509 --> 00:36:48,641 Oh, okay. 718 00:36:49,119 --> 00:36:53,036 Um, okay, then we can talk outside. 719 00:36:53,211 --> 00:36:53,994 Yeah, Okay. 720 00:36:54,124 --> 00:36:55,909 I like your reindeer. 721 00:36:56,301 --> 00:36:57,302 [chuckling] 722 00:36:58,912 --> 00:37:00,827 Since we've been getting to know each other, I've kind of 723 00:37:01,871 --> 00:37:03,656 made a point of not talking about my daughter. 724 00:37:03,786 --> 00:37:06,354 But I kind of got to talk about my daughter. 725 00:37:06,485 --> 00:37:07,616 Okay. 726 00:37:07,747 --> 00:37:09,183 You were the first person I thought of. 727 00:37:09,314 --> 00:37:11,968 Oh, because I have access to horse tranquilizers? 728 00:37:12,099 --> 00:37:14,362 I'm not sure they're going to be strong enough to calm her down. 729 00:37:14,493 --> 00:37:15,798 I mean for you. 730 00:37:16,451 --> 00:37:17,235 Am I that bad? 731 00:37:18,845 --> 00:37:20,063 You'll be okay. 732 00:37:20,194 --> 00:37:21,761 So tell me what's going on. 733 00:37:21,891 --> 00:37:24,720 [gentle music] 734 00:37:24,851 --> 00:37:27,854 Okay, so when her mother left, 735 00:37:28,681 --> 00:37:32,337 um, she didn't just leave. 736 00:37:32,467 --> 00:37:34,164 -She had an affair... -Aw. 737 00:37:34,295 --> 00:37:36,863 -...and then she left. -I'm so sorry. 738 00:37:37,385 --> 00:37:38,256 Yeah. 739 00:37:40,258 --> 00:37:42,825 So that's been a thing, obviously, 740 00:37:42,956 --> 00:37:46,133 and it's going to take her some time to work through that 741 00:37:46,264 --> 00:37:48,266 and I understand that, I totally get it. 742 00:37:48,396 --> 00:37:51,225 But in the meantime, there's literally nothing I can say 743 00:37:51,356 --> 00:37:54,576 that's not some sort of catastrophic insult or injury. 744 00:37:55,447 --> 00:37:58,537 You know, I thought 16 year old girls were tricky when I was 16! 745 00:37:58,667 --> 00:38:00,713 Well, I was a 16 year old girl once 746 00:38:00,843 --> 00:38:02,671 and I don't understand my daughter. 747 00:38:02,802 --> 00:38:04,630 [laughing] Well, so much for the advice. 748 00:38:04,804 --> 00:38:07,894 [both laughing] 749 00:38:08,024 --> 00:38:10,418 Oh, right. Um... No, I just try to-- 750 00:38:11,245 --> 00:38:13,465 I just try to remember what it was like when I was her age. 751 00:38:14,814 --> 00:38:17,033 I remember what I was like when I was her age 752 00:38:17,164 --> 00:38:19,122 -every time a boy comes to the door. -Mmm. 753 00:38:19,253 --> 00:38:21,951 Yeah, I'm sure, I'm sure. 754 00:38:22,212 --> 00:38:23,431 I mean, I just-- 755 00:38:25,085 --> 00:38:27,305 I just think about all the changes that are going on, 756 00:38:27,653 --> 00:38:29,959 for me, my friends, all the hormones! 757 00:38:30,090 --> 00:38:32,832 My parents moved me into a new high school junior year. 758 00:38:32,962 --> 00:38:34,224 I didn't know anybody, I just-- 759 00:38:34,355 --> 00:38:35,922 My dad was in the army. 760 00:38:36,052 --> 00:38:39,229 I was in 16 different schools by the time I graduated. 761 00:38:39,360 --> 00:38:41,014 Seventeen, I think, with kindergarten. 762 00:38:41,144 --> 00:38:44,365 Wow, no wonder you're so good at making friends. 763 00:38:45,105 --> 00:38:47,325 Just not that experienced at keeping them. 764 00:38:47,455 --> 00:38:50,850 You seem to be doing pretty good so far with me. 765 00:38:50,980 --> 00:38:52,765 You must have been pretty smooth in high school. 766 00:38:52,895 --> 00:38:54,419 -No. -No? 767 00:38:54,549 --> 00:38:56,508 -Not really smooth. -Mmmm. 768 00:38:56,638 --> 00:38:59,424 [gentle music] 769 00:38:59,554 --> 00:39:01,251 -[door slamming] -Oh. 770 00:39:01,382 --> 00:39:02,688 Ah. 771 00:39:02,818 --> 00:39:04,472 -I better go. -Um. 772 00:39:06,039 --> 00:39:07,562 Here, good luck. 773 00:39:08,911 --> 00:39:09,825 Yeah. 774 00:39:10,565 --> 00:39:12,698 -Sorry, thank you. -It's okay. 775 00:39:13,263 --> 00:39:14,090 Bye! 776 00:39:16,005 --> 00:39:22,055 [dramatic music] 777 00:39:22,795 --> 00:39:23,883 -[sighing] -[door slamming] 778 00:39:24,013 --> 00:39:24,797 Melissa! 779 00:39:25,275 --> 00:39:26,581 Get over here. 780 00:39:27,147 --> 00:39:28,366 What was that about? 781 00:39:29,018 --> 00:39:30,672 Total embarrassment. 782 00:39:30,803 --> 00:39:33,980 So then you say excuse me, and you step back inside. 783 00:39:34,110 --> 00:39:35,721 You don't stomp and slam. 784 00:39:36,156 --> 00:39:37,810 What is this mood all about? 785 00:39:38,245 --> 00:39:40,639 Was she the Brown Sugar not-date? 786 00:39:40,769 --> 00:39:42,423 Because that sure looked like a post-date. 787 00:39:42,554 --> 00:39:45,252 How about this? How about for Christmas you give me the chance 788 00:39:45,383 --> 00:39:48,864 at having an adult relationship again. And in return, I'll give you whatever you want. 789 00:39:48,995 --> 00:39:49,735 I want Mom! 790 00:39:51,432 --> 00:39:54,348 I want Mom to want to spend Christmas with me. 791 00:39:55,697 --> 00:39:56,916 Can you give me that? 792 00:39:59,614 --> 00:40:00,572 Yeah, I didn't think so. 793 00:40:01,268 --> 00:40:08,014 [somber music] 794 00:40:11,496 --> 00:40:13,367 How did your audition go? 795 00:40:13,846 --> 00:40:15,064 Pretty good, actually. 796 00:40:16,501 --> 00:40:19,504 It's nice how supportive Audrey and Henry have been. 797 00:40:19,634 --> 00:40:22,594 Henry supported, Audrey demanded. 798 00:40:22,724 --> 00:40:23,899 [chuckling] 799 00:40:24,291 --> 00:40:25,640 They've been really good friends. 800 00:40:25,771 --> 00:40:26,554 Yeah. 801 00:40:28,121 --> 00:40:29,905 You know, I'm really proud of you for trying something new. 802 00:40:30,689 --> 00:40:32,952 More like returning to something old. 803 00:40:33,953 --> 00:40:34,780 In a new way. 804 00:40:36,434 --> 00:40:39,349 Even if I don't get the solo, I feel good about auditioning. 805 00:40:42,440 --> 00:40:47,270 So, do I get to be proud of you for going on a date? 806 00:40:47,706 --> 00:40:48,881 Oh, it wasn't-- 807 00:40:49,011 --> 00:40:52,188 For going out for coffee with a new friend. 808 00:40:52,319 --> 00:40:53,407 Thank you. 809 00:40:53,538 --> 00:40:55,278 How do you feel about his audition? 810 00:40:55,409 --> 00:40:56,279 [chuckling] 811 00:40:56,410 --> 00:40:58,020 I think he's getting a callback. 812 00:40:58,151 --> 00:40:59,761 [both laughing] 813 00:41:00,414 --> 00:41:01,459 Give me one of those. 814 00:41:01,589 --> 00:41:03,199 [Jennifer] I'll share, I promise. 815 00:41:03,330 --> 00:41:06,159 [light acoustic guitar music] 816 00:41:06,289 --> 00:41:08,117 [Audrey] We believe in you. [laughing] 817 00:41:08,248 --> 00:41:10,555 -You so got it. -You two are the best. 818 00:41:10,685 --> 00:41:14,297 [light acoustic guitar music] 819 00:41:14,428 --> 00:41:17,475 [laughing] 820 00:41:18,040 --> 00:41:19,564 [door clicking] 821 00:41:20,260 --> 00:41:23,132 [teacher] Good afternoon, music lovers. 822 00:41:23,437 --> 00:41:26,092 I want to thank everyone who came to the auditions, 823 00:41:26,222 --> 00:41:28,703 especially those who were called back. 824 00:41:29,051 --> 00:41:31,489 I'm impressed with your performances, 825 00:41:31,619 --> 00:41:34,404 I'm impressed with your passion for the Christmas Festival. 826 00:41:34,927 --> 00:41:36,929 I'm thrilled that you're all invested 827 00:41:37,059 --> 00:41:40,846 in one of our town's oldest and finest traditions. 828 00:41:41,629 --> 00:41:45,633 The solo will be sung by Charlotte Flynn. 829 00:41:45,764 --> 00:41:46,895 [Henry] Hey. 830 00:41:47,026 --> 00:41:49,811 [cheering] 831 00:41:50,508 --> 00:41:52,771 I'm looking forward to working with you, Charlotte. 832 00:41:52,901 --> 00:41:55,295 Yes, ma'am. I mean, thank you. 833 00:41:55,425 --> 00:41:56,644 Congratulations. 834 00:41:59,647 --> 00:42:02,998 [all murmuring] 835 00:42:06,132 --> 00:42:07,307 Ms. Baxter? 836 00:42:07,437 --> 00:42:08,438 Yes, MJ? 837 00:42:08,569 --> 00:42:09,875 Can you please explain-- 838 00:42:10,005 --> 00:42:11,703 You gave an excellent audition, MJ. 839 00:42:11,833 --> 00:42:13,313 Then what happened? 840 00:42:13,443 --> 00:42:14,923 Charlotte gave a better one. 841 00:42:16,011 --> 00:42:17,883 But I've been in chorus all these years. 842 00:42:18,013 --> 00:42:20,450 You know me, I've worked so hard and she just-- 843 00:42:20,581 --> 00:42:22,975 Gave a better audition. 844 00:42:23,453 --> 00:42:25,325 MJ, I'm a fan. 845 00:42:25,630 --> 00:42:27,283 I'd be happy to sit down and talk with you. 846 00:42:27,414 --> 00:42:30,330 We can discuss techniques to work on for your next audition. 847 00:42:31,287 --> 00:42:33,942 This is going to be the worst Christmas ever. 848 00:42:34,290 --> 00:42:35,857 It shouldn't have to be, MJ. 849 00:42:37,511 --> 00:42:39,687 Come see me in the study hall tomorrow, 850 00:42:39,818 --> 00:42:40,949 we'll talk more. 851 00:42:42,821 --> 00:42:45,040 -[hard knocking] -[sighing] 852 00:42:45,475 --> 00:42:47,521 Let's celebrate! 853 00:42:47,652 --> 00:42:49,001 -Wait. -[laughing] 854 00:42:49,131 --> 00:42:51,177 -Hey no, you don't have to do this. -Yes, I do. 855 00:42:51,307 --> 00:42:53,266 -Gosh, Charlotte. -Charlotte, wait! 856 00:42:59,141 --> 00:43:02,188 -I just wanted to say-- -You think you're so much better than me, don't you? 857 00:43:02,318 --> 00:43:04,364 -What? -You don't know the first thing about me. 858 00:43:04,669 --> 00:43:06,584 And you don't care about anyone but yourself. 859 00:43:06,714 --> 00:43:09,456 -Standing off on the sidelines, judging the rest of us. -MJ, stop! 860 00:43:09,587 --> 00:43:11,893 -Shut up, Henry. -You shut up, MJ. 861 00:43:12,024 --> 00:43:14,635 This was supposed to be special, Miss San Fran. 862 00:43:15,070 --> 00:43:16,419 Okay, this was important. 863 00:43:16,550 --> 00:43:18,944 And instead some stranger has to come in 864 00:43:19,074 --> 00:43:21,599 and ruin literally everything. 865 00:43:21,729 --> 00:43:25,080 You and your fleas can go infest some other town. 866 00:43:26,038 --> 00:43:31,043 [light acoustic guitar music] 867 00:43:31,173 --> 00:43:33,045 You must have been awesome. 868 00:43:33,175 --> 00:43:34,089 Congrats! 869 00:43:34,220 --> 00:43:37,832 [light acoustic guitar music] 870 00:43:37,963 --> 00:43:40,008 What the heck just happened? 871 00:43:40,139 --> 00:43:42,750 [light acoustic guitar music] 872 00:43:42,881 --> 00:43:48,321 ♪ I wait for you to come home 873 00:43:50,366 --> 00:43:52,281 ♪ But don't you know 874 00:43:52,412 --> 00:43:55,850 Honey, you're going to be late for school. 875 00:43:56,242 --> 00:43:57,765 Don't care, I'm not going. 876 00:43:59,201 --> 00:44:00,855 Come on, what hurts? 877 00:44:01,464 --> 00:44:05,120 Is this a I'm not ready for my history test bug? 878 00:44:05,251 --> 00:44:09,168 Or I still have 100 pages left of Tale of Two Citiesflu? 879 00:44:09,298 --> 00:44:10,952 Or I'm dodging the paparazzi before 880 00:44:11,083 --> 00:44:14,434 my amazing Christmas solo stomach ache? 881 00:44:16,479 --> 00:44:18,612 Honey, come on, tell me what's wrong. 882 00:44:21,615 --> 00:44:23,269 Probably just an adrenaline crash 883 00:44:23,399 --> 00:44:24,749 from the auditions and everything. 884 00:44:25,097 --> 00:44:26,054 It's stupid. 885 00:44:26,576 --> 00:44:28,274 It is not stupid, it's exciting. 886 00:44:31,538 --> 00:44:32,365 Come on. 887 00:44:34,410 --> 00:44:37,326 And for the record, I finished Tale of Two Cities. 888 00:44:37,675 --> 00:44:38,719 Congratulations! 889 00:44:38,850 --> 00:44:40,112 Two days early. 890 00:44:41,591 --> 00:44:43,158 Fantastic! In that case, it is a far, far better shower 891 00:44:43,289 --> 00:44:45,508 you take now than you have ever taken before. 892 00:44:51,776 --> 00:44:55,040 Oh, by the way, tell Charlotte I say congrats on the solo. 893 00:44:55,344 --> 00:44:58,739 -How'd you know? I hadn't even told you about the audition. -Oh I know, thanks a lot, boss. 894 00:44:58,913 --> 00:45:00,175 Well, I didn't want to brag. 895 00:45:00,349 --> 00:45:01,960 Are you kidding? You're required to brag. 896 00:45:02,090 --> 00:45:03,439 You could put signs on your front lawn 897 00:45:03,570 --> 00:45:05,441 and people would stop and cheer. This is a big deal. 898 00:45:05,877 --> 00:45:08,009 Well, I figured it was important with all the auditions. 899 00:45:08,140 --> 00:45:10,664 Yeah, and I bet you there's a lot of buzz at school about it, 900 00:45:10,795 --> 00:45:12,492 in fact, there's probably some noses out of joint. 901 00:45:13,101 --> 00:45:14,537 I remember my sophomore year, 902 00:45:14,668 --> 00:45:16,844 Didi Bartholemew barely got offstage 903 00:45:16,975 --> 00:45:19,455 before she threw up all over the place from nerves. 904 00:45:19,586 --> 00:45:22,415 Probably ate shepherd's pie, I could tell, but I was really close to the front. 905 00:45:22,545 --> 00:45:24,809 But it doesn't really matter because what people remember 906 00:45:24,939 --> 00:45:28,029 is she had a beautiful songbird voice. 907 00:45:28,160 --> 00:45:30,423 Although there are some people that do remember the barf. 908 00:45:30,553 --> 00:45:32,642 I don't think Charlotte will be that nervous. 909 00:45:32,991 --> 00:45:35,645 Well, I hope Charlotte won't be that nervous. 910 00:45:35,776 --> 00:45:37,865 She probably won't be that nervous, but... 911 00:45:38,431 --> 00:45:40,215 So, if Nate didn't explain that to you, 912 00:45:40,346 --> 00:45:43,131 then what did you talk about? 913 00:45:43,610 --> 00:45:44,742 [chuckles] 914 00:45:46,308 --> 00:45:49,703 Oooh, Santa's bringing someone a boyfriend for Christmas! 915 00:45:49,834 --> 00:45:53,751 [light orchestral music] 916 00:45:53,881 --> 00:45:56,057 -I want all the details! -Nope, you get nothing! 917 00:45:56,188 --> 00:45:56,971 Come on! 918 00:46:05,240 --> 00:46:06,241 What? 919 00:46:06,894 --> 00:46:08,766 So, how long have you known Henry? 920 00:46:08,896 --> 00:46:10,593 Since pre-school. 921 00:46:10,724 --> 00:46:12,421 You guys seem so great together. 922 00:46:12,552 --> 00:46:16,121 We are now. Fifth grade got a little ugly, but we worked it out. 923 00:46:16,251 --> 00:46:17,165 [laughing] 924 00:46:17,296 --> 00:46:18,297 Have you ever-- 925 00:46:18,427 --> 00:46:20,386 Don't even. 926 00:46:20,516 --> 00:46:21,779 -Don't. -[laughing] 927 00:46:21,909 --> 00:46:23,302 What are you guys talking about? 928 00:46:23,432 --> 00:46:26,392 -Our favorite Christmas cookies. -Right! 929 00:46:26,522 --> 00:46:27,959 Chocolate chip snowballs. 930 00:46:28,655 --> 00:46:31,005 Ah, any luck finding your mom something? 931 00:46:31,136 --> 00:46:32,528 I found her the perfect slippers. 932 00:46:32,659 --> 00:46:34,530 -The ones she has are so old. -[Henry laughs] 933 00:46:34,661 --> 00:46:37,577 -Did you find what you were looking for? -Yeah, actually. 934 00:46:38,883 --> 00:46:39,840 [gasping] 935 00:46:43,148 --> 00:46:45,803 Oh my gosh, I am so sorry! 936 00:46:45,933 --> 00:46:49,067 Are you actually insane, MJ? 937 00:46:49,589 --> 00:46:51,156 I just don't know what happened. 938 00:46:51,286 --> 00:46:53,071 We just came to say hi to you guys 939 00:46:53,201 --> 00:46:55,247 and I guess I must have tripped. 940 00:46:56,378 --> 00:46:58,206 We'll go back to the store and we'll talk to them. 941 00:46:58,903 --> 00:47:00,078 I'm not usually a klutz. 942 00:47:00,208 --> 00:47:01,775 But you're always a liar! 943 00:47:02,297 --> 00:47:03,516 Excuse you? 944 00:47:04,169 --> 00:47:05,561 I'm sorry, Charlotte. 945 00:47:06,171 --> 00:47:07,433 Accidents happen, Eva. 946 00:47:07,607 --> 00:47:09,174 You ruined my mother's Christmas present 947 00:47:09,304 --> 00:47:10,523 and you think it's funny? 948 00:47:11,480 --> 00:47:13,352 I'm hurt you'd say that, Charlotte. 949 00:47:15,484 --> 00:47:17,095 I'm trying to help you. 950 00:47:19,053 --> 00:47:20,576 Better dry off, Charlotte. 951 00:47:21,142 --> 00:47:22,752 Don't want to catch a cold. 952 00:47:23,666 --> 00:47:26,495 True, you need to stay healthy for the Festival. 953 00:47:26,974 --> 00:47:28,236 I'll be fine. 954 00:47:28,367 --> 00:47:29,194 Sure hope so. 955 00:47:32,414 --> 00:47:33,938 Let's take you back to the store, 956 00:47:34,373 --> 00:47:35,940 and then we'll get you home, come on. 957 00:47:39,726 --> 00:47:42,598 [dramatic music] 958 00:47:42,729 --> 00:47:44,339 -[Nate] Close your eyes. -[Jennifer] Okay. 959 00:47:44,470 --> 00:47:45,906 [chuckles] Keep them closed. 960 00:47:46,037 --> 00:47:47,865 Keep them closed. One second. 961 00:47:48,343 --> 00:47:50,693 [door closing] 962 00:47:50,824 --> 00:47:51,912 [chuckling] 963 00:47:52,043 --> 00:47:53,696 Keep them closed. 964 00:47:55,002 --> 00:47:57,048 And voilà! 965 00:47:57,570 --> 00:47:59,833 [light orchestral music] 966 00:47:59,964 --> 00:48:00,878 Huh? 967 00:48:03,402 --> 00:48:04,620 Santa's throne! 968 00:48:06,187 --> 00:48:07,797 I mean, it's not finished, so there's going to be a window 969 00:48:09,799 --> 00:48:11,845 behind it and all of the toys are gonna be surrounding it. It's you know-- 970 00:48:11,976 --> 00:48:13,238 -It's amazing. -Yeah? 971 00:48:13,368 --> 00:48:15,588 Uh-huh. Everyone's going to love it. 972 00:48:16,545 --> 00:48:18,504 -I hope you do. -I do. 973 00:48:18,765 --> 00:48:21,855 And I'm kind of fond of the guy who built it, too. 974 00:48:24,379 --> 00:48:25,815 [Pete screaming] 975 00:48:25,946 --> 00:48:27,817 -Seriously? -Seriously! 976 00:48:27,948 --> 00:48:29,428 [gasping] 977 00:48:29,558 --> 00:48:30,733 Hey, what'd you do? 978 00:48:32,213 --> 00:48:33,519 -Oh man, oh man, oh man. -What'd you do, how bad is it? 979 00:48:33,649 --> 00:48:36,043 No, don't show me, just tell me. 980 00:48:36,174 --> 00:48:38,916 -I don't know, I didn't look. -Okay, come on let's get you to the hospital. 981 00:48:39,046 --> 00:48:40,395 Okay, no. May I? 982 00:48:44,530 --> 00:48:45,923 -Can--? -Hi. 983 00:48:49,970 --> 00:48:51,406 -[screaming] -Oh! 984 00:48:51,537 --> 00:48:52,930 I'm just checking your reflexes. 985 00:48:53,060 --> 00:48:54,366 -[gasps] -They're working. 986 00:48:55,410 --> 00:48:57,325 You know, I can handle this. 987 00:48:58,196 --> 00:49:00,894 Look, I don't want, you know, to seem difficult, 988 00:49:01,025 --> 00:49:03,723 on top of being bloody, but aren't you a veterinarian? 989 00:49:03,853 --> 00:49:04,942 -Pete! -What? 990 00:49:05,072 --> 00:49:07,074 [chuckling] It's okay. Yes, I am. 991 00:49:07,205 --> 00:49:10,121 But you know, we're not that different. And it's just your paw. 992 00:49:10,251 --> 00:49:11,731 You missed your front pastern, which is good. 993 00:49:12,166 --> 00:49:14,299 You know, you could have nicked a ligament. 994 00:49:14,429 --> 00:49:16,736 And well, you know what we'd have to do to you. 995 00:49:18,433 --> 00:49:19,782 -Put him down. -[Jennifer] Mmm. 996 00:49:19,957 --> 00:49:21,349 Should've done that years ago. 997 00:49:21,480 --> 00:49:23,264 -[chuckling] -Okay, you know what? 998 00:49:23,395 --> 00:49:25,440 You can take care of me, just don't let him touch me. 999 00:49:25,571 --> 00:49:26,354 Okay. 1000 00:49:27,486 --> 00:49:28,617 -Does he have a first aid kit? -Yeah. 1001 00:49:28,748 --> 00:49:29,967 Okay. 1002 00:49:31,055 --> 00:49:32,447 I'm Jennifer, by the way. 1003 00:49:33,144 --> 00:49:35,059 -Pete. -Hi. [chuckling] 1004 00:49:35,189 --> 00:49:40,064 [light acoustic guitar music] 1005 00:49:40,238 --> 00:49:42,892 Well, that's yet another member of my family 1006 00:49:43,023 --> 00:49:44,111 that appreciates your help. 1007 00:49:44,242 --> 00:49:45,460 [laughing] 1008 00:49:45,591 --> 00:49:46,679 I was happy to do it. 1009 00:49:47,810 --> 00:49:49,595 Consider it my way of saying thank you. 1010 00:49:50,988 --> 00:49:53,033 I have really enjoyed these last few days. 1011 00:49:55,905 --> 00:49:58,430 You know, I knew it was the right thing 1012 00:49:59,474 --> 00:50:03,957 to move here for me, but I've been wondering if it was right for Charlotte. 1013 00:50:04,827 --> 00:50:06,003 You know, um. 1014 00:50:07,439 --> 00:50:09,745 But this past week, I mean, it has been so special. 1015 00:50:09,876 --> 00:50:12,183 There's been all these new opportunities for both of us. 1016 00:50:13,575 --> 00:50:17,144 I just think that, you know if I had been holding on to the past, 1017 00:50:17,275 --> 00:50:19,059 I never would've said yes to pie. 1018 00:50:19,755 --> 00:50:21,409 -[chuckles] -Oh, good, then 1019 00:50:21,540 --> 00:50:23,281 I don't have to get you a Christmas present. 1020 00:50:23,411 --> 00:50:24,456 Oh, I'm pretty sure you still do. 1021 00:50:24,586 --> 00:50:26,197 [chuckling] 1022 00:50:26,327 --> 00:50:28,764 Well, if it's a gift exchange you're after... 1023 00:50:28,895 --> 00:50:30,897 [laughing] 1024 00:50:31,028 --> 00:50:35,510 [gentle music] 1025 00:50:46,304 --> 00:50:47,087 What? 1026 00:50:50,438 --> 00:50:51,265 No. 1027 00:50:52,092 --> 00:50:53,528 Oh no, no, no. 1028 00:50:54,312 --> 00:50:56,966 [dramatic music] 1029 00:50:57,097 --> 00:50:58,185 [sobbing] 1030 00:50:59,317 --> 00:51:00,970 I didn't even want to come here! 1031 00:51:03,712 --> 00:51:06,106 Why can't everyone just leave me alone? 1032 00:51:06,976 --> 00:51:08,500 [door slamming] 1033 00:51:21,034 --> 00:51:27,823 [dramatic music] 1034 00:51:33,481 --> 00:51:35,179 Another late night? 1035 00:51:35,309 --> 00:51:36,528 Not the kind you're thinking of. 1036 00:51:38,182 --> 00:51:40,532 Did you know that Jennifer's place got vandalized last night? 1037 00:51:43,317 --> 00:51:45,102 Why would I know anything about that? 1038 00:51:45,232 --> 00:51:47,147 I just figured it was kids from the school. 1039 00:51:47,539 --> 00:51:49,367 They spray painted her garage and driveway. 1040 00:51:49,497 --> 00:51:51,325 They broke a bunch of lawn decorations. 1041 00:51:52,109 --> 00:51:54,154 -You don't know anything about this? -No. 1042 00:51:55,329 --> 00:51:57,244 High school kids don't keep secrets these days, 1043 00:51:57,375 --> 00:51:59,116 they put everything out there on the internet. 1044 00:51:59,246 --> 00:52:03,250 Out there on Snapchat, or whatever. 1045 00:52:03,381 --> 00:52:04,817 Not anyone I know. 1046 00:52:04,947 --> 00:52:06,645 Do you know Charlotte Flynn? 1047 00:52:07,124 --> 00:52:08,821 Is she in any of your classes? 1048 00:52:09,474 --> 00:52:10,301 Who? 1049 00:52:11,389 --> 00:52:13,173 Charlotte Flynn, Jennifer's daughter. 1050 00:52:13,304 --> 00:52:14,653 I guess, sort of. 1051 00:52:15,349 --> 00:52:16,655 Are you friends with her? 1052 00:52:17,090 --> 00:52:19,310 I don't make friends as fast as you do, Dad. 1053 00:52:19,440 --> 00:52:21,138 Is anyone you know friends with her? 1054 00:52:21,268 --> 00:52:22,530 Why does it matter? 1055 00:52:22,661 --> 00:52:24,358 Because if we know who she's hanging out with, 1056 00:52:24,489 --> 00:52:26,665 maybe we'd have idea who'd want to trash her house. 1057 00:52:28,188 --> 00:52:31,191 I know she auditioned for the Christmas Festival solo. 1058 00:52:31,322 --> 00:52:32,236 That's it. 1059 00:52:33,628 --> 00:52:35,543 Really? Jennifer didn't tell me her daughter sang. 1060 00:52:35,674 --> 00:52:37,763 She probably didn't want to spoil things 1061 00:52:37,893 --> 00:52:40,418 by telling you her daughter beat me out for the part. 1062 00:52:43,247 --> 00:52:44,857 Why didn't you tell me? 1063 00:52:44,987 --> 00:52:46,511 You've been busy. 1064 00:52:47,642 --> 00:52:49,992 With Uncle Pete and Santa's Workshop. 1065 00:52:50,906 --> 00:52:53,474 Yeah well, I should've been paying more attention. I'm sorry. 1066 00:52:57,043 --> 00:52:58,566 I guess there's always senior year. 1067 00:52:59,263 --> 00:53:01,395 She'll be a senior next year, too. 1068 00:53:01,526 --> 00:53:03,005 I'm not going to hold my breath. 1069 00:53:03,876 --> 00:53:05,443 I got to get ready for school. 1070 00:53:06,574 --> 00:53:08,489 Weill, if you hear anything, please let me know, ok? 1071 00:53:08,620 --> 00:53:09,969 Because this was way beyond a prank. 1072 00:53:10,099 --> 00:53:11,188 Yeah. 1073 00:53:16,541 --> 00:53:18,891 Pancakes should make you feel better. 1074 00:53:20,632 --> 00:53:22,155 So, whoever did this, 1075 00:53:22,808 --> 00:53:25,332 maybe they pranked you because you're new? 1076 00:53:25,463 --> 00:53:26,638 Mom, please. 1077 00:53:26,768 --> 00:53:28,117 I know what this is about. 1078 00:53:29,293 --> 00:53:30,859 The Christmas solo. 1079 00:53:30,990 --> 00:53:32,209 What, the song for the Festival? 1080 00:53:33,079 --> 00:53:34,950 The minute I decided to audition, 1081 00:53:36,213 --> 00:53:40,478 this girl, MJ, started hassling me. 1082 00:53:40,739 --> 00:53:44,090 I guess she thought she deserved to sing the solo and... 1083 00:53:44,221 --> 00:53:46,745 Even after Ms. Baxter gave it to me, 1084 00:53:47,615 --> 00:53:48,790 she's been after me. 1085 00:53:49,704 --> 00:53:51,097 What do you mean, after you? 1086 00:53:51,228 --> 00:53:53,404 She says nasty things to me every time I see her, 1087 00:53:53,534 --> 00:53:57,234 she's mean to my friends. She threw a soda on me and almost ruined your-- 1088 00:53:59,932 --> 00:54:00,933 She's vicious. 1089 00:54:01,063 --> 00:54:02,935 -Why didn't you tell me? -Because 1090 00:54:03,631 --> 00:54:05,590 I didn't realize it was going to get this bad. 1091 00:54:06,068 --> 00:54:08,332 -But, did you tell a teacher or something? -No. 1092 00:54:08,593 --> 00:54:10,638 -Why not? -Just because I thought she'd just get bored 1093 00:54:10,769 --> 00:54:12,466 and move on to torment someone else. 1094 00:54:12,597 --> 00:54:13,989 Honey, you should've told me. 1095 00:54:14,120 --> 00:54:15,426 -What were you going to do? -Well, ah-- 1096 00:54:15,556 --> 00:54:18,342 I could be supportive! 1097 00:54:20,605 --> 00:54:22,911 So what are we going to do now? 1098 00:54:23,042 --> 00:54:25,087 I'm just trying to figure that out! Just give me a minute! 1099 00:54:25,218 --> 00:54:27,394 You know you can always talk to me. 1100 00:54:28,352 --> 00:54:29,135 Not really. 1101 00:54:29,614 --> 00:54:30,441 Always! 1102 00:54:31,920 --> 00:54:34,836 You've been so happy, enjoying your time with Nate. 1103 00:54:35,968 --> 00:54:37,665 I didn't want to spoil that. 1104 00:54:37,926 --> 00:54:40,364 Charlotte, you come first. 1105 00:54:41,103 --> 00:54:42,017 Always. 1106 00:54:43,584 --> 00:54:46,761 I thought, just for a minute, 1107 00:54:46,892 --> 00:54:48,894 this Christmas was going to be great. 1108 00:54:49,895 --> 00:54:51,288 It's still going to be great. 1109 00:54:54,203 --> 00:54:56,118 [sighing] I'm going to talk to this girl's parents. 1110 00:54:56,249 --> 00:54:59,165 No, don't, please. It'll just make it a thousand times worse. 1111 00:54:59,296 --> 00:55:01,341 No, I'll be reasonable, okay? I promise. 1112 00:55:01,472 --> 00:55:04,213 And hopefully her parents will be, too. But this has to stop. 1113 00:55:04,344 --> 00:55:06,825 -Alright, what was her name again? -Mom. 1114 00:55:06,955 --> 00:55:08,043 Charlotte! 1115 00:55:08,696 --> 00:55:10,002 Everyone calls her MJ. 1116 00:55:11,395 --> 00:55:13,179 It stands for Melissa Jane. 1117 00:55:13,310 --> 00:55:15,616 It should really stand for Major Jerk. 1118 00:55:15,790 --> 00:55:17,531 Ok, what's her last name? I'll call the school. 1119 00:55:17,662 --> 00:55:18,532 Prentiss. 1120 00:55:19,098 --> 00:55:20,752 Melissa Jane Prentiss. 1121 00:55:23,494 --> 00:55:24,451 What? 1122 00:55:26,845 --> 00:55:29,717 -Eat your breakfast, I'll drive you to school when I get back. -Mom, you don't have to do this. 1123 00:55:29,848 --> 00:55:31,371 Yes sweetheart, I do! 1124 00:55:31,502 --> 00:55:33,808 -Well, do you need her address? -I know it. 1125 00:55:39,205 --> 00:55:41,555 [doorbell ringing] 1126 00:55:48,823 --> 00:55:51,739 Hey, what a great way to start the day. Come on in. 1127 00:55:56,178 --> 00:55:57,354 How're you doing? 1128 00:55:57,919 --> 00:56:00,269 Not good. Not good at all. 1129 00:56:00,792 --> 00:56:02,837 -Did something else happen? -Yes. 1130 00:56:02,968 --> 00:56:03,795 Tell me. 1131 00:56:04,752 --> 00:56:06,275 I can't see you anymore. 1132 00:56:07,189 --> 00:56:09,844 -What? -I thought you deserved to hear it face-to-face. 1133 00:56:10,628 --> 00:56:11,846 I don't understand, what-- 1134 00:56:12,412 --> 00:56:13,935 -what happened? -[Melissa] Dad? 1135 00:56:14,849 --> 00:56:16,938 Yeah, Melissa, just give us a second, would you? 1136 00:56:17,069 --> 00:56:19,071 No, no it's fine, she should stay. She should hear this. 1137 00:56:20,246 --> 00:56:23,771 Hi, MJ. I'm Jennifer Flynn, Charlotte Flynn's mom. 1138 00:56:24,468 --> 00:56:28,297 -Oh. -What you did to my daughter is inexcusable. 1139 00:56:29,168 --> 00:56:32,040 And if this is your daughter, then you are not the man I thought you were. 1140 00:56:32,519 --> 00:56:34,216 That's why I came to say goodbye. 1141 00:56:45,663 --> 00:56:47,099 [sighing] 1142 00:56:49,101 --> 00:56:49,928 Melissa. 1143 00:56:51,320 --> 00:56:52,147 Melissa! 1144 00:56:53,148 --> 00:56:54,411 Tell me what happened. 1145 00:56:54,541 --> 00:56:56,021 There's nothing to tell. 1146 00:56:57,979 --> 00:56:58,893 Come on sweetie, the longer you stall, the worse this is going to get. 1147 00:57:00,808 --> 00:57:02,767 We pranked their house, big deal. 1148 00:57:02,897 --> 00:57:04,072 That was you? 1149 00:57:05,117 --> 00:57:06,553 What were you thinking? 1150 00:57:06,684 --> 00:57:08,120 I didn't do any of the big stuff! 1151 00:57:08,250 --> 00:57:09,556 Some of the guys did that. 1152 00:57:11,079 --> 00:57:11,776 And I never-- 1153 00:57:13,952 --> 00:57:17,129 I was mad and I started this stupid meme as a joke, and it spread all over school 1154 00:57:17,259 --> 00:57:18,347 and people thought it was funny. 1155 00:57:20,349 --> 00:57:22,047 And then people kept adding on to it, and everyone thought it was funny, 1156 00:57:22,177 --> 00:57:24,005 but I thought they'd get bored and stop. 1157 00:57:25,006 --> 00:57:27,574 But Kayla told Bobby we were going to prank Charlotte, 1158 00:57:27,705 --> 00:57:29,750 and he got the lacrosse team and all of a sudden, 1159 00:57:29,881 --> 00:57:32,449 it was this big whole thing and I couldn't stop them. 1160 00:57:32,579 --> 00:57:33,798 How hard did you try? 1161 00:57:35,539 --> 00:57:36,844 I just wanted to get back at her, 1162 00:57:36,975 --> 00:57:38,063 I didn't mean to-- 1163 00:57:38,106 --> 00:57:39,151 Get back at her for what? 1164 00:57:39,281 --> 00:57:40,761 She ruined Christmas! 1165 00:57:41,849 --> 00:57:42,937 She stole my song. 1166 00:57:43,068 --> 00:57:45,026 Not according to Ms. Baxter. 1167 00:57:45,157 --> 00:57:48,943 Yeah, Ms. Baxter decided I couldn't have the song. 1168 00:57:51,076 --> 00:57:53,992 And Mom decided I couldn't have New York. 1169 00:57:54,122 --> 00:57:56,560 And you decided I couldn't have Mom. 1170 00:57:56,690 --> 00:57:59,127 Sweetie, you have to stop taking out your anger 1171 00:57:59,258 --> 00:58:00,738 at your mom on everybody else. 1172 00:58:02,479 --> 00:58:03,741 Especially people that had nothing to do with that situation. 1173 00:58:05,220 --> 00:58:06,308 It's not fair. 1174 00:58:06,570 --> 00:58:08,093 No, it is not. 1175 00:58:10,051 --> 00:58:13,011 But it's life and we're going to figure out a way to get through this 1176 00:58:13,228 --> 00:58:15,230 together. But in the meantime, 1177 00:58:17,102 --> 00:58:19,060 you got your work cut out for you, kiddo. 1178 00:58:19,844 --> 00:58:22,107 You're going to pay Jennifer back for the damages. 1179 00:58:22,237 --> 00:58:23,978 What? How? 1180 00:58:24,718 --> 00:58:26,372 By working for me. 1181 00:58:26,503 --> 00:58:28,505 And you're going to give me the names of everybody else 1182 00:58:28,635 --> 00:58:31,508 -that was involved that can pay their share. -I'll end up with no friends. 1183 00:58:31,638 --> 00:58:35,599 And you're going to apologize to Jennifer and to Charlotte. 1184 00:58:36,295 --> 00:58:39,428 And until I see some significant change in your behavior, you're grounded. 1185 00:58:40,995 --> 00:58:42,170 Give me your cell phone. 1186 00:58:42,606 --> 00:58:43,998 -Seriously? -Yes! 1187 00:58:44,912 --> 00:58:47,175 -[grunting] -And you're not going to the concert. 1188 00:58:48,220 --> 00:58:50,788 -I knew you'd take her side. -It's not about sides, 1189 00:58:50,918 --> 00:58:53,617 it's about right and wrong, and you are wrong! 1190 00:58:53,747 --> 00:58:55,532 -So you're not going. -Fine. 1191 00:58:56,402 --> 00:58:57,838 It's not like anyone's going to miss me. 1192 00:58:59,753 --> 00:59:01,712 But I am so not apologizing to Charlotte. 1193 00:59:02,234 --> 00:59:04,497 -Get back here! -Nobody cares about me! 1194 00:59:04,976 --> 00:59:09,154 Not you, or Jennifer, or Ms. Baxter, or Mom. 1195 00:59:09,284 --> 00:59:10,416 Nobody! 1196 00:59:10,547 --> 00:59:12,331 I hate everything! 1197 00:59:19,817 --> 00:59:21,906 I can't believe you broke up with him because of me! 1198 00:59:22,036 --> 00:59:24,648 This isn't your fault, Charlotte. I just saw a different side of him 1199 00:59:24,778 --> 00:59:27,564 -and I wasn't comfortable-- -Just because she's awful, doesn't mean he is. 1200 00:59:27,694 --> 00:59:29,522 -Charlotte, stop. -Stop what? 1201 00:59:29,653 --> 00:59:31,306 Letting Melissa ruin things for you. 1202 00:59:31,437 --> 00:59:32,612 So this is my fault now? 1203 00:59:33,178 --> 00:59:35,528 No, I'm sorry, that was a poor thing to say. 1204 00:59:35,659 --> 00:59:38,357 [sighing] 1205 00:59:38,487 --> 00:59:40,359 I tried to handle this, Mom. 1206 00:59:40,489 --> 00:59:42,840 I know and I'm sure this has been really difficult for you 1207 00:59:42,970 --> 00:59:45,843 and I'm sorry that I didn't see what was going on. 1208 00:59:46,974 --> 00:59:48,585 How can I help now? 1209 00:59:48,976 --> 00:59:52,371 Well, you can't follow me in school. 1210 00:59:53,764 --> 00:59:57,115 So what are you going to do? I mean this thing has escalated way too far. 1211 00:59:57,289 --> 01:00:00,248 -How about I go into the principal's office with you? -Please don't. Just-- 1212 01:00:00,597 --> 01:00:01,641 Just give me a day. 1213 01:00:02,337 --> 01:00:03,512 Audrey and Henry have my back. 1214 01:00:03,643 --> 01:00:06,080 Just-- [sighing] 1215 01:00:06,211 --> 01:00:08,430 Just let me try to handle this one more time. 1216 01:00:09,344 --> 01:00:11,608 -[Jennifer] Okay, one more day. -Okay. 1217 01:00:31,845 --> 01:00:33,325 At least I understand now. 1218 01:00:34,543 --> 01:00:36,023 Thanks, Eva. [sobbing] 1219 01:00:36,458 --> 01:00:39,548 -I should've said something-- -It's okay, I get it. 1220 01:00:40,506 --> 01:00:41,463 I'm sorry. 1221 01:00:41,594 --> 01:00:42,639 Thank you. 1222 01:00:42,856 --> 01:00:48,209 [light piano music] 1223 01:00:48,340 --> 01:00:50,647 Your dad's not going to tell my dad, is he? 1224 01:00:50,864 --> 01:00:52,823 I don't know what he's going to do, okay? 1225 01:00:54,563 --> 01:00:56,087 Eva, where have you been? 1226 01:00:56,609 --> 01:00:59,046 -Away from you guys. -What's your deal? 1227 01:00:59,177 --> 01:01:00,613 My deal? 1228 01:01:00,744 --> 01:01:02,746 You're the ones who went all "Suicide Squad" 1229 01:01:02,876 --> 01:01:04,835 on someone we barely even know. 1230 01:01:04,965 --> 01:01:07,620 So, you're choosing Charlotte over us? 1231 01:01:07,751 --> 01:01:09,796 Pretty sure I'm picking the decent thing 1232 01:01:10,014 --> 01:01:12,190 over the awful thing. 1233 01:01:12,320 --> 01:01:14,583 You're out of control, MJ. 1234 01:01:14,714 --> 01:01:16,673 I can't stop you, but I sure as heck 1235 01:01:16,803 --> 01:01:18,413 don't need to be a part of this. 1236 01:01:28,467 --> 01:01:29,729 [sniffling] 1237 01:01:29,860 --> 01:01:33,298 -[door clicking] -[stomping] 1238 01:01:33,733 --> 01:01:38,782 [dramatic music] 1239 01:01:53,666 --> 01:01:54,493 Go ahead. 1240 01:01:56,843 --> 01:01:57,714 Say it. 1241 01:02:00,281 --> 01:02:05,896 [dramatic music] 1242 01:02:11,162 --> 01:02:12,685 [door closing] 1243 01:02:15,862 --> 01:02:17,559 [sighing] 1244 01:02:17,690 --> 01:02:18,604 [Pete] Wow. 1245 01:02:19,736 --> 01:02:20,998 Yeah, wow. 1246 01:02:22,042 --> 01:02:25,654 Man! She's mad at you, mad at Jennifer. 1247 01:02:26,003 --> 01:02:27,047 Mad at the daughter. 1248 01:02:27,831 --> 01:02:29,223 Doesn't sound like the Melissa I know. 1249 01:02:29,354 --> 01:02:31,399 No, it doesn't sound the one I know, either. 1250 01:02:31,530 --> 01:02:33,750 And I went two or three rounds with this one last night. 1251 01:02:33,880 --> 01:02:35,926 Really? How'd that go? 1252 01:02:38,624 --> 01:02:40,669 She threw the whole Vivian thing at me. And-- 1253 01:02:41,845 --> 01:02:44,195 The fact that she wants her mom around and I don't. 1254 01:02:45,196 --> 01:02:47,067 I've just been trying to protect her from all this, 1255 01:02:47,198 --> 01:02:49,461 and somehow, I ended up being the bad guy. 1256 01:02:49,635 --> 01:02:51,811 Or just the first in the line of fire. 1257 01:02:52,638 --> 01:02:53,857 I goes deeper than that. 1258 01:02:57,338 --> 01:03:00,820 Maybe she's digging at a wound that you want to ignore. 1259 01:03:02,996 --> 01:03:03,867 Uh-huh. 1260 01:03:03,997 --> 01:03:04,781 See? 1261 01:03:06,870 --> 01:03:08,523 [sighing] 1262 01:03:09,829 --> 01:03:10,917 Vivian cheated on you. 1263 01:03:11,613 --> 01:03:13,180 And that's 100% wrong. 1264 01:03:14,268 --> 01:03:16,140 And Melissa needs to know that. 1265 01:03:16,923 --> 01:03:20,840 Divorce is hard on everyone, especially for children. 1266 01:03:22,407 --> 01:03:24,844 And you're working so hard to be strong and good 1267 01:03:24,975 --> 01:03:26,715 that you're not acknowledging the hurt 1268 01:03:26,846 --> 01:03:29,153 and the real damage that Vivian caused. 1269 01:03:29,283 --> 01:03:31,416 And if you're not going to work through that, 1270 01:03:31,546 --> 01:03:33,200 then you're never going to let it go. 1271 01:03:33,853 --> 01:03:38,205 [sighing] I just want her to understand that 1272 01:03:38,336 --> 01:03:40,120 we can survive this thing, the two of us. 1273 01:03:40,251 --> 01:03:41,556 Yeah okay, sure. 1274 01:03:42,079 --> 01:03:44,298 But you still got to show her 1275 01:03:44,864 --> 01:03:47,258 that even the strongest of us feel pain. 1276 01:03:48,737 --> 01:03:50,739 And when you choose to trust and to love 1277 01:03:52,437 --> 01:03:53,568 that's true strength. 1278 01:03:54,874 --> 01:03:57,834 Melissa is, [sighing] 1279 01:03:57,964 --> 01:03:59,052 she's struggling, Nate. 1280 01:04:01,054 --> 01:04:02,839 Yeah I know she is, brother. 1281 01:04:02,969 --> 01:04:04,797 So help her let it go. 1282 01:04:04,928 --> 01:04:06,843 Because if she comes out of this thinking that 1283 01:04:07,060 --> 01:04:08,845 anger is the only way to be, 1284 01:04:10,803 --> 01:04:11,848 then we've lost her. 1285 01:04:13,153 --> 01:04:19,725 [light piano music] 1286 01:04:21,945 --> 01:04:23,903 -So how was school? -Good. 1287 01:04:24,034 --> 01:04:26,384 -My Latin quiz was really easy. -[bell ringing] 1288 01:04:27,385 --> 01:04:29,996 -I'm allowed to be concerned. -Fine, I just 1289 01:04:31,302 --> 01:04:34,000 don't want to be thinking about it every minute. 1290 01:04:34,131 --> 01:04:36,263 I mean I am, but I don't want to be. 1291 01:04:38,048 --> 01:04:38,875 That's good. 1292 01:04:40,572 --> 01:04:43,401 I've been thinking about something Dad used to say. 1293 01:04:44,663 --> 01:04:48,928 He always said Christmas means hope and new beginnings. 1294 01:04:51,496 --> 01:04:52,758 Yeah he did, didn't he? 1295 01:04:52,889 --> 01:04:57,110 So, maybe MJ needs those things more than I do. 1296 01:04:57,241 --> 01:04:59,808 Okay, but what does that have to do with you? 1297 01:05:01,201 --> 01:05:02,594 I want to talk to Ms. Baxter 1298 01:05:03,812 --> 01:05:04,901 about giving up the solo. 1299 01:05:05,031 --> 01:05:07,164 -What? -And letting Melissa sing it. 1300 01:05:07,381 --> 01:05:11,429 What? And let the bully win? No, honey, that is not the way to handle this. 1301 01:05:11,559 --> 01:05:14,171 -Mom, I don't want to fight. -Look, I'm not going to force you, okay? 1302 01:05:14,301 --> 01:05:17,304 And I know you don't want to, but let me fight this fight for you. 1303 01:05:17,435 --> 01:05:20,003 You can't shadow me in school, Mom. You can't fix this. 1304 01:05:20,133 --> 01:05:22,527 I can talk to the principal, I can talk to Melissa, to Nate-- 1305 01:05:22,657 --> 01:05:23,571 Stop! 1306 01:05:25,225 --> 01:05:28,315 If you really want to help, come with me to see Ms. Baxter. 1307 01:05:32,015 --> 01:05:33,146 [sighing] 1308 01:05:42,895 --> 01:05:44,157 You don't have to do this. 1309 01:05:44,288 --> 01:05:46,029 Yes, I do. 1310 01:05:47,552 --> 01:05:48,988 Okay then. 1311 01:05:49,119 --> 01:05:50,337 Thanks for having my back. 1312 01:05:50,468 --> 01:05:51,251 Always. 1313 01:05:54,385 --> 01:05:55,647 [knocking on door] 1314 01:05:56,735 --> 01:05:57,562 Yes? 1315 01:06:03,133 --> 01:06:04,090 Are we interrupting? 1316 01:06:04,221 --> 01:06:05,309 We can come back. 1317 01:06:06,658 --> 01:06:08,181 Charlotte, why don't you and your mother stay? 1318 01:06:08,312 --> 01:06:11,228 I'm fairly certain we're all here to discuss the same topic. 1319 01:06:26,460 --> 01:06:28,506 [bell ringing] 1320 01:06:31,378 --> 01:06:32,379 [sighing] 1321 01:06:34,773 --> 01:06:35,600 Are you okay? 1322 01:06:36,427 --> 01:06:37,863 Have you talked to Charlotte? 1323 01:06:37,994 --> 01:06:40,648 Talked to Charlotte, about what? 1324 01:06:40,822 --> 01:06:42,433 [Audrey] The solo. 1325 01:06:42,563 --> 01:06:43,869 Why, what happened now? 1326 01:06:44,000 --> 01:06:45,131 She texted this morning. 1327 01:06:45,262 --> 01:06:46,785 She wants to give it to MJ. 1328 01:06:46,915 --> 01:06:48,613 No, no way! She'd-- 1329 01:06:48,743 --> 01:06:52,182 Way. If she does that, MJ will be unbearable. 1330 01:06:53,139 --> 01:06:57,491 Chorus will be so painful, we have to stop Charlotte. 1331 01:06:57,622 --> 01:06:58,449 Or not. 1332 01:06:58,579 --> 01:06:59,885 What? 1333 01:07:00,016 --> 01:07:02,583 I'm saying I respect what Charlotte's saying. 1334 01:07:02,714 --> 01:07:06,587 She's saying she doesn't need the solo as bad as MJ does. 1335 01:07:06,718 --> 01:07:08,546 Okay, that's not it. 1336 01:07:08,676 --> 01:07:10,504 Charlotte's just done with MJ. 1337 01:07:10,635 --> 01:07:13,029 Like we all should have been a long time ago if someone-- 1338 01:07:13,159 --> 01:07:17,033 Come on, MJ hasn't always been like this, right? 1339 01:07:17,163 --> 01:07:19,774 You, me, and MJ, we all used to be friends together. 1340 01:07:21,124 --> 01:07:23,039 That was a long time ago. 1341 01:07:23,169 --> 01:07:24,562 Like, middle school. 1342 01:07:24,692 --> 01:07:26,520 Come on, she was fun and sweet, remember? 1343 01:07:27,086 --> 01:07:28,000 Barely. 1344 01:07:30,133 --> 01:07:32,700 Look, if it wasn't for her mom and that-- 1345 01:07:32,831 --> 01:07:35,921 Okay yeah, fine, she has a difficult life. 1346 01:07:36,052 --> 01:07:38,532 But there are plenty of people in this school 1347 01:07:38,663 --> 01:07:40,534 with difficult lives, and do they run around 1348 01:07:40,665 --> 01:07:42,145 making everyone else more miserable? 1349 01:07:42,275 --> 01:07:43,494 No, they don't. 1350 01:07:43,624 --> 01:07:44,495 Thank you! 1351 01:07:44,625 --> 01:07:47,063 So, MJ has no excuse. 1352 01:07:48,977 --> 01:07:54,635 See, when you're surrounded by people that really get you, 1353 01:07:55,723 --> 01:07:57,682 you don't want to focus on the people that don't. 1354 01:07:58,248 --> 01:07:59,510 You know, you-- 1355 01:08:01,207 --> 01:08:03,122 You almost want to just, 1356 01:08:03,253 --> 01:08:08,127 kind of focus in on the people that do. 1357 01:08:08,736 --> 01:08:09,824 You know? 1358 01:08:12,175 --> 01:08:13,567 Um. 1359 01:08:19,573 --> 01:08:22,707 -What's that? -I'm hoping it's not a huge mistake. 1360 01:08:22,837 --> 01:08:25,405 It can't be a huge mistake, if it's a tiny box. 1361 01:08:26,014 --> 01:08:27,277 Merry Christmas, Audrey. 1362 01:08:28,016 --> 01:08:30,062 I don't understand. 1363 01:08:30,236 --> 01:08:32,586 Oh, you see during Christmas time, there's this custom. 1364 01:08:32,717 --> 01:08:35,546 -People give gifts to people who receive gifts-- -Ha ha ha. 1365 01:08:36,155 --> 01:08:40,072 I mean we don't exchange gifts till, like, Christmas Day. 1366 01:08:40,203 --> 01:08:41,769 Why are you giving me-- 1367 01:08:41,900 --> 01:08:43,641 You've been my best friend most of my life 1368 01:08:43,771 --> 01:08:46,122 and I've never really told you how important that is. So... 1369 01:08:47,862 --> 01:08:50,952 No, I'm pretty sure you have, once. 1370 01:08:51,562 --> 01:08:52,824 Third grade. 1371 01:08:52,954 --> 01:08:54,826 When I told off Annie Zeleski 1372 01:08:54,956 --> 01:08:59,135 for stealing the cookies out of your lunchbox. [chuckles] 1373 01:08:59,265 --> 01:09:00,527 Look, all I'm trying to say is 1374 01:09:01,311 --> 01:09:03,139 I'm really lucky that you're my best friend. 1375 01:09:05,228 --> 01:09:06,142 Henry. 1376 01:09:07,534 --> 01:09:09,536 -[chuckles] -And it also made me realize that 1377 01:09:09,667 --> 01:09:11,538 maybe we could be a lot more? 1378 01:09:13,236 --> 01:09:17,718 If you'd be into that at all, because I feel stupid. 1379 01:09:17,849 --> 01:09:20,156 And if I just wrecked everything, I'll take the box back 1380 01:09:20,286 --> 01:09:22,375 and we'll pretend none of this happened 1381 01:09:22,549 --> 01:09:25,117 and I'll probably transfer to Antarctica in senior year. 1382 01:09:25,248 --> 01:09:27,511 [laughing] Please don't! 1383 01:09:29,077 --> 01:09:30,166 Open it. 1384 01:09:36,041 --> 01:09:39,218 -Wow. -There's actually also a part two to the gift. 1385 01:09:42,134 --> 01:09:43,527 The song that I've been working on 1386 01:09:44,876 --> 01:09:48,314 is actually a song about you. 1387 01:09:50,708 --> 01:09:55,713 [playing the guitar] 1388 01:09:56,627 --> 01:10:01,414 ♪ We sip on cocoa When it's snowing outside ♪ 1389 01:10:01,849 --> 01:10:06,593 ♪ You keep me warm You make my heart feel on fire ♪ 1390 01:10:07,203 --> 01:10:12,512 ♪ This year for Christmas I don't need a surprise ♪ 1391 01:10:13,209 --> 01:10:17,082 ♪ Don't want no presents I got something in mind ♪ 1392 01:10:18,301 --> 01:10:23,697 ♪ Swear I'm losing my mind When I start thinking of it ♪ 1393 01:10:23,828 --> 01:10:28,398 ♪ Taking too many nights Some thoughts start sinking in ♪ 1394 01:10:29,050 --> 01:10:34,230 ♪ I know, yeah I know We'll be doing just fine ♪ 1395 01:10:35,056 --> 01:10:39,844 ♪ I'll cross this Christmas list Off one at a time ♪ 1396 01:10:40,279 --> 01:10:45,371 ♪ My Christmas letter Comes from all that I need ♪ 1397 01:10:45,763 --> 01:10:50,158 ♪ All that is special Special to me ♪ 1398 01:10:50,811 --> 01:10:55,642 ♪ I pray this Christmas That I get what I'm due ♪ 1399 01:10:56,164 --> 01:11:01,387 ♪ This Christmas letter Has one wish, it's you ♪ 1400 01:11:01,822 --> 01:11:04,303 [laughing] 1401 01:11:05,348 --> 01:11:08,002 Henry, I love the song. 1402 01:11:08,438 --> 01:11:10,135 And I love the necklace. 1403 01:11:10,918 --> 01:11:12,485 [sighs] 1404 01:11:14,574 --> 01:11:16,010 -And this guy? -[laughs] 1405 01:11:16,707 --> 01:11:19,318 [laughing] 1406 01:11:19,449 --> 01:11:20,798 Thank you! 1407 01:11:20,928 --> 01:11:22,669 Okay, let's go. 1408 01:11:22,800 --> 01:11:24,018 [laughing] 1409 01:11:24,149 --> 01:11:26,978 [Henry] I'm late for biology. 1410 01:11:27,108 --> 01:11:30,286 I didn't mean for things to get so out of control. 1411 01:11:30,416 --> 01:11:33,680 I just want to understand why you hate me so much. 1412 01:11:33,811 --> 01:11:34,855 I don't hate you! 1413 01:11:36,117 --> 01:11:37,293 I hate... 1414 01:11:37,945 --> 01:11:40,296 how you seem to have everything figured out. 1415 01:11:41,471 --> 01:11:43,603 You just show up in town and you get the solo 1416 01:11:43,734 --> 01:11:45,779 and all the people I really care about and-- 1417 01:11:48,086 --> 01:11:49,740 I used to love Christmas. 1418 01:11:50,871 --> 01:11:53,483 And now, I can't stop being angry. 1419 01:11:55,789 --> 01:11:57,748 Yeah, we're going to work on that. 1420 01:11:57,878 --> 01:11:59,053 Together, a lot. 1421 01:12:02,230 --> 01:12:05,233 I'm sorry about your house and decorations, Dr. Flynn. 1422 01:12:06,234 --> 01:12:07,235 Thank you, Melissa. 1423 01:12:08,802 --> 01:12:11,718 And I'm sorry how I acted during auditions, Ms. Baxter. 1424 01:12:12,328 --> 01:12:13,329 Thank you. 1425 01:12:14,634 --> 01:12:17,985 And Charlotte, I'm sorry about the solo thing 1426 01:12:18,116 --> 01:12:20,945 and just for everything. 1427 01:12:22,642 --> 01:12:23,904 I've been worried about you, MJ. 1428 01:12:25,471 --> 01:12:26,733 That's why I asked you and your father to come in today. 1429 01:12:27,604 --> 01:12:29,345 We appreciate that, Ms. Baxter. 1430 01:12:30,563 --> 01:12:31,999 I just wanted to say, Charlotte, 1431 01:12:32,130 --> 01:12:34,350 The fact that you're even offering to give up the solo 1432 01:12:34,480 --> 01:12:36,700 at this point, after what you've been through, 1433 01:12:36,830 --> 01:12:38,441 you're quite a young lady. 1434 01:12:39,746 --> 01:12:42,270 Obviously, Charlotte earned the solo, 1435 01:12:42,401 --> 01:12:45,361 above and beyond anything else that's happened. 1436 01:12:46,884 --> 01:12:49,408 I'd come hear you sing, but I'm grounded. 1437 01:12:50,583 --> 01:12:51,541 Break a leg. 1438 01:12:53,325 --> 01:12:56,067 Well, I'm glad we've been able to resolve that. 1439 01:12:57,285 --> 01:12:59,853 But, we need to have a separate discussion 1440 01:12:59,984 --> 01:13:02,116 about your future in the chorus, MJ. 1441 01:13:02,247 --> 01:13:03,509 What does that mean? 1442 01:13:03,640 --> 01:13:04,510 We have rules in chorus. 1443 01:13:05,337 --> 01:13:06,773 You'd kick her out? Why? 1444 01:13:08,558 --> 01:13:09,863 -It doesn't have anything to do with us, honey. -Yes, it does! 1445 01:13:11,778 --> 01:13:12,605 She already convinced half the school that I'm such a terrible person, 1446 01:13:13,693 --> 01:13:14,302 they were happy to wreck our house. 1447 01:13:16,304 --> 01:13:16,957 What's going to happen when people find out one of the best voices in school 1448 01:13:18,089 --> 01:13:18,959 got kicked out of chorus because of me? 1449 01:13:20,570 --> 01:13:21,962 Charlotte, people will believe what people want to believe. 1450 01:13:22,093 --> 01:13:24,443 Which is how we got into this mess in the first place! 1451 01:13:25,270 --> 01:13:26,924 If I can forgive her and move on, 1452 01:13:27,054 --> 01:13:28,142 why can't everyone else? 1453 01:13:29,230 --> 01:13:30,188 Charlotte! 1454 01:13:38,152 --> 01:13:39,676 [door closing] 1455 01:13:45,769 --> 01:13:48,032 [sighing] 1456 01:13:49,076 --> 01:13:55,735 [somber music] 1457 01:13:56,127 --> 01:13:59,173 ♪ This place crumbles 1458 01:13:59,304 --> 01:14:04,440 ♪ No one screams your name 1459 01:14:07,268 --> 01:14:08,966 You were four years old. 1460 01:14:10,533 --> 01:14:12,143 [laughing] It was June, 1461 01:14:13,710 --> 01:14:15,059 I was washing the car, 1462 01:14:15,973 --> 01:14:18,497 and I hear this unbelievable noise from the garage, 1463 01:14:18,628 --> 01:14:20,934 so I come racing up the driveway, 1464 01:14:21,065 --> 01:14:24,024 and there you are, up to your ears 1465 01:14:24,155 --> 01:14:25,896 in tipped over boxes because you tried to drag 1466 01:14:26,026 --> 01:14:28,464 all the Christmas presents out of here and into the house. 1467 01:14:29,987 --> 01:14:31,467 When I asked you why, you said-- 1468 01:14:31,597 --> 01:14:33,077 I miss Christmas. 1469 01:14:35,122 --> 01:14:35,949 You remember! 1470 01:14:37,516 --> 01:14:39,649 I don't whether I remember, or if I've heard that story 1471 01:14:39,779 --> 01:14:42,129 enough times that I think I remember. 1472 01:14:42,478 --> 01:14:43,609 I love that story! 1473 01:14:45,611 --> 01:14:48,875 I love what it says about you, how you feel about Christmas. 1474 01:14:50,573 --> 01:14:52,792 I know you miss Christmas this year, sweetie. 1475 01:14:54,098 --> 01:14:56,361 It isn't what it used to be in our house. 1476 01:14:58,145 --> 01:14:59,625 I miss a lot of things. 1477 01:15:01,540 --> 01:15:02,454 So do I. 1478 01:15:04,717 --> 01:15:06,545 But we can't get back the things we lost 1479 01:15:06,676 --> 01:15:08,460 by taking them away from other people. 1480 01:15:08,765 --> 01:15:10,331 That's not what I was trying to do. 1481 01:15:18,426 --> 01:15:19,471 [Nate sighs] 1482 01:15:19,950 --> 01:15:22,605 ♪ This place crumbles 1483 01:15:22,735 --> 01:15:25,172 ♪ No one screams 1484 01:15:25,521 --> 01:15:27,087 Things are never going to be the same, sweetie. 1485 01:15:29,742 --> 01:15:32,136 But that doesn't mean they can't be good again. 1486 01:15:33,790 --> 01:15:35,531 It's just going to take some work. 1487 01:15:36,619 --> 01:15:39,578 But it's work that we can do together. 1488 01:15:40,797 --> 01:15:43,060 I know I've been a brat, 1489 01:15:43,190 --> 01:15:46,106 and I've made some really stupid choices, but I... 1490 01:15:48,369 --> 01:15:49,849 Help me, Dad. 1491 01:15:52,199 --> 01:15:53,505 Tell me how to fix this. 1492 01:15:55,681 --> 01:15:57,553 I don't want to get kicked out of chorus. 1493 01:15:57,683 --> 01:15:59,859 I hate that I'm not going to the festival. 1494 01:16:02,166 --> 01:16:04,211 I don't want to lose Christmas. 1495 01:16:04,560 --> 01:16:08,825 You're not going to lose Christmas. 1496 01:16:09,869 --> 01:16:11,131 Okay? Or me. 1497 01:16:12,350 --> 01:16:14,526 We've got to let go of this anger, okay? 1498 01:16:15,701 --> 01:16:18,443 Be thankful for the things that we do have. 1499 01:16:18,574 --> 01:16:19,575 Build on that. 1500 01:16:21,272 --> 01:16:22,099 Okay. 1501 01:16:25,276 --> 01:16:26,320 Where do we start? 1502 01:16:28,975 --> 01:16:29,802 Charlotte. 1503 01:16:31,369 --> 01:16:33,589 You really hurt her, you got to make that right. 1504 01:16:35,199 --> 01:16:36,026 How? 1505 01:16:36,983 --> 01:16:39,943 Friendship, forgiveness. 1506 01:16:41,161 --> 01:16:43,555 Let her get to know the person you really are. 1507 01:16:45,818 --> 01:16:46,732 Okay. 1508 01:16:47,037 --> 01:16:48,342 And you got to pay Jennifer back 1509 01:16:48,473 --> 01:16:50,562 for all the damages, just like we talked about. 1510 01:16:50,693 --> 01:16:51,650 Yes. 1511 01:16:51,781 --> 01:16:53,783 Ms. Baxter, you could ask her about 1512 01:16:53,913 --> 01:16:55,654 volunteering or fundraising for chorus, 1513 01:16:55,785 --> 01:16:57,613 let her know you're serious about coming back. 1514 01:16:57,743 --> 01:16:58,614 Okay. 1515 01:16:58,962 --> 01:17:01,094 And you got to talk to me, 1516 01:17:01,225 --> 01:17:02,879 the next time you have a problem. 1517 01:17:03,009 --> 01:17:04,358 I will. 1518 01:17:04,794 --> 01:17:05,925 I swear, Dad. 1519 01:17:06,883 --> 01:17:10,582 Well, if you can do all that, 1520 01:17:10,974 --> 01:17:13,890 and you can manage to find your smile again, 1521 01:17:15,674 --> 01:17:17,763 I suppose you could go to the festival. 1522 01:17:19,156 --> 01:17:21,506 I will, I promise! 1523 01:17:21,767 --> 01:17:22,899 [sniffing] 1524 01:17:23,029 --> 01:17:24,291 -See, there it is! -[laughing] 1525 01:17:24,422 --> 01:17:25,684 There's that smile! 1526 01:17:27,338 --> 01:17:28,034 Come here. 1527 01:17:30,558 --> 01:17:31,777 [Nate chuckling] 1528 01:17:32,038 --> 01:17:33,257 [sighing] 1529 01:17:35,563 --> 01:17:37,565 You know what else you used to do when you were four? 1530 01:17:37,696 --> 01:17:38,610 What? 1531 01:17:39,742 --> 01:17:41,569 You used to wipe your nose on my sleeve. 1532 01:17:41,700 --> 01:17:44,877 [laughing] 1533 01:17:45,486 --> 01:17:50,143 ♪ So you can start 1534 01:17:50,274 --> 01:17:55,148 ♪ Looking again 1535 01:17:55,627 --> 01:17:56,802 [laughing] 1536 01:17:56,933 --> 01:17:58,891 -Thanks, that was great. -I was thinking so. 1537 01:17:59,022 --> 01:18:01,415 -I'll see you at the festival. -I'm looking forward to it! 1538 01:18:05,202 --> 01:18:06,464 Charlotte! 1539 01:18:06,594 --> 01:18:08,509 Just the person I'm looking for. 1540 01:18:10,294 --> 01:18:13,384 I can't imagine this morning was very easy on you. 1541 01:18:13,514 --> 01:18:14,515 No, ma'am. 1542 01:18:15,691 --> 01:18:17,475 Well, I'm impressed. 1543 01:18:17,867 --> 01:18:19,390 You've given me a lot to think about. 1544 01:18:19,520 --> 01:18:21,479 In the spirit of the season, 1545 01:18:21,609 --> 01:18:23,133 MJ will stay in the chorus 1546 01:18:23,916 --> 01:18:25,265 on probation. 1547 01:18:25,396 --> 01:18:26,658 Thank you, Ms. Baxter. 1548 01:18:26,789 --> 01:18:29,574 Well, perhaps you'd care to join us in chorus? 1549 01:18:29,705 --> 01:18:31,881 I-- I think I'd like that. 1550 01:18:32,316 --> 01:18:35,362 But first go home and work on your solo, 1551 01:18:35,493 --> 01:18:38,583 -especially the bridge. -Yes, ma'am. 1552 01:18:38,714 --> 01:18:41,194 I'm looking forward to working with you more, Charlotte. 1553 01:18:43,022 --> 01:18:49,637 [upbeat Christmas music] 1554 01:18:55,774 --> 01:18:58,255 [all chattering] 1555 01:18:58,385 --> 01:19:03,347 [upbeat Christmas music] 1556 01:19:04,827 --> 01:19:07,873 Maybe you just want to leave your great scarf on, keep your neck warm. 1557 01:19:08,004 --> 01:19:10,136 Well, it's making my neck sweat, so-- 1558 01:19:10,267 --> 01:19:11,659 Are you sure it's not just nerves? 1559 01:19:11,790 --> 01:19:15,272 No, I feel absolutely ready to die. 1560 01:19:16,142 --> 01:19:17,187 You're going to be great. 1561 01:19:17,448 --> 01:19:19,711 But what if I get up there and then 1562 01:19:19,842 --> 01:19:22,366 I start to think of Dad and I... 1563 01:19:22,496 --> 01:19:24,237 No, you're going to be fine. You're not. 1564 01:19:24,368 --> 01:19:27,545 But I just keep thinking, that-- 1565 01:19:27,675 --> 01:19:29,590 Hey, okay, so if it does happen while you're singing, 1566 01:19:29,721 --> 01:19:31,592 just think about Dad and how proud he'd be 1567 01:19:31,723 --> 01:19:34,030 of you for being up there trying something new. 1568 01:19:34,160 --> 01:19:35,161 Okay? 1569 01:19:35,292 --> 01:19:36,467 And don't forget to breathe. 1570 01:19:36,946 --> 01:19:38,686 -Okay? You look beautiful. -[laughs] 1571 01:19:38,817 --> 01:19:40,471 You're going to do great. 1572 01:19:40,601 --> 01:19:45,693 [background talk] 1573 01:19:48,871 --> 01:19:49,697 -Hi. -Oh, hi. 1574 01:19:50,568 --> 01:19:53,484 Hi, I thought you couldn't come? 1575 01:19:53,614 --> 01:19:55,703 Yeah, Dad and I worked out a deal 1576 01:19:55,834 --> 01:19:57,923 and I'm going to be really good about following it, 1577 01:19:58,054 --> 01:19:59,403 so he let me. 1578 01:20:00,056 --> 01:20:01,100 That's great. 1579 01:20:01,231 --> 01:20:02,972 And this wasn't part of the deal, 1580 01:20:03,102 --> 01:20:04,234 but I just wanted to catch you 1581 01:20:04,364 --> 01:20:05,844 before you started warming up 1582 01:20:05,975 --> 01:20:08,412 and say, again, I'm sorry. 1583 01:20:10,022 --> 01:20:10,849 Thank you. 1584 01:20:12,459 --> 01:20:15,201 Did they move the time of the song? Because it's getting-- 1585 01:20:15,462 --> 01:20:18,074 Oh, I was working so hard on relaxing that, 1586 01:20:19,466 --> 01:20:20,816 I got to go! 1587 01:20:20,946 --> 01:20:22,252 Ms. Baxter has-- 1588 01:20:22,382 --> 01:20:24,080 [Both] No tolerance for tardiness! 1589 01:20:24,210 --> 01:20:25,603 [laughing] 1590 01:20:25,733 --> 01:20:27,126 Henry's over there, come on. 1591 01:20:27,257 --> 01:20:29,346 -Wish me luck, Mom! -Break both legs! 1592 01:20:29,781 --> 01:20:33,480 [background chatter] 1593 01:20:36,570 --> 01:20:38,007 -Hey. -Hey. 1594 01:20:39,791 --> 01:20:41,793 I have a confession to make. 1595 01:20:42,011 --> 01:20:42,925 Oh, do you now? 1596 01:20:44,317 --> 01:20:47,973 I have been to the Brown Sugar booth twice already. 1597 01:20:50,106 --> 01:20:51,629 Are you trying to get on Santa's naughty list? 1598 01:20:52,195 --> 01:20:54,806 -I figure I'll be okay if I share? -[gasping] 1599 01:20:54,937 --> 01:20:57,330 Nate Prentiss, are you trying to bribe me? 1600 01:20:57,461 --> 01:20:58,462 A little bit. 1601 01:20:59,637 --> 01:21:02,161 I am begging for forgiveness 1602 01:21:02,509 --> 01:21:05,251 and I'm using brownies as a bribe. 1603 01:21:05,382 --> 01:21:06,949 [laughing] 1604 01:21:07,079 --> 01:21:08,820 That just might work. 1605 01:21:09,429 --> 01:21:11,301 Well, there's a lot of brownies. 1606 01:21:11,431 --> 01:21:13,303 Ah, yeah, I think that's going to work. 1607 01:21:13,956 --> 01:21:15,348 I have a lot to apologize for. 1608 01:21:15,479 --> 01:21:18,047 -Oh, you don't really. -I do, I do. 1609 01:21:19,657 --> 01:21:22,921 I didn't know what I was doing. I didn't know how to help Melissa with her mom. I just-- 1610 01:21:24,270 --> 01:21:26,620 I was so busy trying to convince her everything was going to be okay 1611 01:21:26,751 --> 01:21:28,666 that I lost track of how hurt she was. 1612 01:21:30,276 --> 01:21:31,843 Not that I'm making excuses. 1613 01:21:31,974 --> 01:21:34,846 What, that you're just an imperfect parent, you know. 1614 01:21:35,412 --> 01:21:37,370 There's a few of us around town. 1615 01:21:37,501 --> 01:21:39,242 -[chuckling] Oh yeah? -Hm. 1616 01:21:39,372 --> 01:21:40,678 You seem to be doing pretty good. 1617 01:21:40,808 --> 01:21:42,288 Oh, I hope so. 1618 01:21:42,985 --> 01:21:46,553 But that didn't mean I needed to come down on you so hard. 1619 01:21:47,598 --> 01:21:51,254 No, you were looking out for your girl, I respect that. 1620 01:21:51,384 --> 01:21:52,255 That was good. 1621 01:21:53,691 --> 01:21:55,214 If it was me, I might have punched me in the face. 1622 01:21:56,563 --> 01:21:58,043 I have a better idea. 1623 01:21:58,478 --> 01:21:59,392 Hold this. 1624 01:22:00,828 --> 01:22:07,966 [romantic music] 1625 01:22:10,577 --> 01:22:14,190 -That was a great idea! -[laughing] 1626 01:22:18,411 --> 01:22:19,935 We have a saying at our house, 1627 01:22:20,587 --> 01:22:23,547 that Christmas is a time of new beginnings. 1628 01:22:24,026 --> 01:22:28,291 So how about for this Christmas, we try this again? 1629 01:22:29,901 --> 01:22:31,294 You got a deal. 1630 01:22:32,512 --> 01:22:36,038 [Christmas music] 1631 01:22:36,168 --> 01:22:38,736 Merry Christmas, Brookfield! 1632 01:22:38,866 --> 01:22:42,218 It's my honor as part of the Christmas Festival committee, 1633 01:22:42,348 --> 01:22:44,960 to welcome you to tonight's celebration. 1634 01:22:45,090 --> 01:22:45,961 [crowd cheering] 1635 01:22:46,091 --> 01:22:47,745 I hope you're all enjoying 1636 01:22:47,875 --> 01:22:50,443 the fabulous food, crafts, company, 1637 01:22:51,053 --> 01:22:53,881 all the things that make the Christmas Festival special. 1638 01:22:54,012 --> 01:22:55,883 And I know that some of you, 1639 01:22:56,014 --> 01:22:58,060 especially our youngest citizens, 1640 01:22:58,190 --> 01:23:00,279 are anxious for Santa to arrive. 1641 01:23:01,019 --> 01:23:04,501 First, let's thank Nate and Pete Prentiss 1642 01:23:04,631 --> 01:23:08,809 of Prentiss' Woodworking for Santa's marvelous workshop! 1643 01:23:08,940 --> 01:23:11,769 -[audience applauding] -You've really outdone yourselves, Nate and Pete. 1644 01:23:11,899 --> 01:23:12,683 Thank you! 1645 01:23:13,945 --> 01:23:16,382 And now, it's my special delight 1646 01:23:16,513 --> 01:23:18,558 as Brookfield High's choral director, 1647 01:23:19,037 --> 01:23:20,865 to introduce to you the young lady 1648 01:23:20,996 --> 01:23:22,345 who will start our evening 1649 01:23:22,475 --> 01:23:24,651 which begins Christmas in Brookfield. 1650 01:23:25,217 --> 01:23:28,133 This year's soloist is Charlotte Flynn! 1651 01:23:28,525 --> 01:23:32,572 -[audience applauding] -Charlotte Flynn and her accompanist, Henry Jackson! 1652 01:23:32,703 --> 01:23:35,140 [audience applauding and cheering] 1653 01:23:41,494 --> 01:23:48,284 [playing intro] 1654 01:23:48,849 --> 01:23:55,030 ♪ Joy to the world The lord is come ♪ 1655 01:23:55,378 --> 01:24:01,906 ♪ Let earth receive her king 1656 01:24:02,776 --> 01:24:09,566 ♪ Let every heart Prepare him room ♪ 1657 01:24:10,132 --> 01:24:13,657 ♪ And heaven and angels sing 1658 01:24:13,787 --> 01:24:17,530 ♪ And heaven and angels sing 1659 01:24:17,661 --> 01:24:24,276 ♪ And heaven, and heaven And angels sing ♪ 1660 01:24:25,886 --> 01:24:32,154 ["Joy to the world" instrumental] 1661 01:24:39,596 --> 01:24:46,081 ♪ Joy to the world The savior reigns ♪ 1662 01:24:46,472 --> 01:24:52,826 ♪ Let men their songs employ 1663 01:24:54,045 --> 01:25:00,399 ♪ While fields and floods Rocks, hills and plains ♪ 1664 01:25:01,096 --> 01:25:04,447 ♪ Repeat the sounding joy 1665 01:25:04,577 --> 01:25:08,277 ♪ Repeat the sounding joy 1666 01:25:08,407 --> 01:25:14,979 ♪ Repeat, repeat The sounding joy ♪ 1667 01:25:16,372 --> 01:25:22,465 ♪ He rules the world With truth and grace ♪ 1668 01:25:23,161 --> 01:25:28,993 ♪ And makes the nations prove 1669 01:25:30,734 --> 01:25:37,349 ♪ The glories of His righteousness ♪ 1670 01:25:37,915 --> 01:25:41,223 ♪ And wonders of His love 1671 01:25:41,353 --> 01:25:45,140 ♪ And wonders of His love 1672 01:25:45,270 --> 01:25:51,233 ♪ And wonders Wonders of His love ♪ 1673 01:25:52,538 --> 01:25:58,936 ♪ Joy to the world, The lord is come ♪ 1674 01:25:59,545 --> 01:26:05,072 ♪ Let earth receive her king 1675 01:26:06,857 --> 01:26:10,208 ♪ Let every heart 1676 01:26:10,339 --> 01:26:13,690 ♪ Prepare him room 1677 01:26:13,820 --> 01:26:17,302 ♪ And heaven and angels sing 1678 01:26:17,433 --> 01:26:21,088 ♪ And heaven and angels sing 1679 01:26:21,219 --> 01:26:28,400 ♪ And heaven and heaven And angels sing ♪ 1680 01:26:29,271 --> 01:26:33,449 [audience applauding and cheering] 1681 01:26:34,276 --> 01:26:37,192 -[laughing] -That was incredible! 1682 01:26:38,671 --> 01:26:41,065 Are you ready for Christmas now, Brookfield? 1683 01:26:41,196 --> 01:26:43,110 [audience applauding and cheering] 1684 01:26:43,241 --> 01:26:44,547 [man] All right! 1685 01:26:45,852 --> 01:26:47,767 -That was really great. -Thanks! 1686 01:26:48,377 --> 01:26:49,334 I'm sorry. 1687 01:26:50,205 --> 01:26:51,467 I forgive you. 1688 01:26:54,644 --> 01:26:55,645 You were amazing. 1689 01:26:58,430 --> 01:26:59,779 Just a second. 1690 01:27:00,737 --> 01:27:05,220 [Christmas music] 1691 01:27:05,350 --> 01:27:07,918 -That was amazing! -I'm so glad you liked it. 1692 01:27:08,527 --> 01:27:10,050 I've always loved that song. 1693 01:27:10,181 --> 01:27:11,530 I wasn't just talking about the song. 1694 01:27:12,052 --> 01:27:14,403 What you did, Charlotte, that was so lovely. 1695 01:27:14,533 --> 01:27:18,015 Well, I just want everyone to have a wonderful Christmas. 1696 01:27:18,581 --> 01:27:19,538 Thank you. 1697 01:27:19,669 --> 01:27:23,803 So, to fresh beginnings and 1698 01:27:24,543 --> 01:27:25,283 Merry Christmas! 1699 01:27:26,415 --> 01:27:27,590 -Merry Christmas. -Merry Christmas. 1700 01:27:28,895 --> 01:27:31,289 -[laughing] -Hey! 1701 01:27:31,594 --> 01:27:33,117 Merry Christmas! 1702 01:27:35,293 --> 01:27:37,252 -Merry Christmas. -[laughing] 1703 01:27:37,904 --> 01:27:43,083 [Christmas music] 1704 01:27:44,737 --> 01:27:49,742 ♪ We sip on cocoa When it's snowing outside ♪ 1705 01:27:50,395 --> 01:27:55,661 ♪ You keep me warm You make my heart feel on fire ♪ 1706 01:27:56,053 --> 01:28:01,406 ♪ This year, my wishlist I don't need a surprise ♪ 1707 01:28:01,885 --> 01:28:07,064 ♪ Don't want no presents I got something in mind ♪ 1708 01:28:07,499 --> 01:28:12,243 ♪ Swear I'm losing my mind When I start thinking of it ♪ 1709 01:28:13,375 --> 01:28:18,162 ♪ Taking too many nights Some thoughts start sinking in ♪ 1710 01:28:19,076 --> 01:28:24,081 ♪ I know, yeah I know We'll be doing just fine ♪ 1711 01:28:24,777 --> 01:28:29,173 ♪ I'll cross my Christmas List off one at a time ♪ 1712 01:28:30,479 --> 01:28:35,092 ♪ I pray this Christmas That my wish will come true ♪ 1713 01:28:36,398 --> 01:28:40,967 ♪ My Christmas letter Has one wish, it's you ♪