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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:12,074 Advertise your product or brand here contact www.OpenSubtitles.org today 2 00:00:42,969 --> 00:00:44,035 Nice decorations. 3 00:00:44,070 --> 00:00:45,503 I think you missed a spot. 4 00:00:45,538 --> 00:00:47,772 I can still see a piece of your lawn. 5 00:00:47,807 --> 00:00:49,240 Well I like your decorations too. 6 00:00:49,275 --> 00:00:51,442 In case you hadn't noticed it is Christmas time. 7 00:00:51,511 --> 00:00:53,378 How can you not notice on this street? 8 00:00:53,446 --> 00:00:55,446 Me, I like to do my own thing. 9 00:00:55,482 --> 00:00:56,482 Which is...? 10 00:00:57,317 --> 00:00:58,549 Nothing I guess. 11 00:00:59,419 --> 00:01:00,885 Have a good day. 12 00:01:20,707 --> 00:01:22,273 Okay April, one more decoration 13 00:01:22,308 --> 00:01:24,742 and you will officially be over the top. 14 00:01:24,778 --> 00:01:27,979 There can never be too many decorations. 15 00:01:34,587 --> 00:01:35,820 Oh my God! 16 00:01:35,855 --> 00:01:37,355 You still have these? 17 00:01:37,390 --> 00:01:39,057 Yeah forever! 18 00:01:39,426 --> 00:01:41,826 Do you remember why Mom and Dad gave me these? 19 00:01:41,861 --> 00:01:43,027 Yes I do. 20 00:01:43,063 --> 00:01:44,962 It was so that you could get your picture taken 21 00:01:44,998 --> 00:01:47,165 with Santa Claus even though you were too old 22 00:01:47,200 --> 00:01:49,100 to sit on his lap at the mall. 23 00:01:49,135 --> 00:01:50,568 You cried all the way home. 24 00:01:50,603 --> 00:01:51,769 No, I'm sorry. 25 00:01:51,805 --> 00:01:54,105 You can never be too old to sit on Santa's lap. 26 00:01:54,140 --> 00:01:55,173 Elaine, here. 27 00:01:55,208 --> 00:01:57,108 Take a picture for me to send to mom. 28 00:01:57,143 --> 00:01:59,510 - Okay. - Okay. 29 00:01:59,546 --> 00:02:01,145 She will love it. 30 00:02:01,181 --> 00:02:03,748 Okay, one, two, three. 31 00:02:04,851 --> 00:02:05,851 Love that. 32 00:02:06,653 --> 00:02:08,086 Where is that coming from? 33 00:02:08,121 --> 00:02:09,121 Two doors down. 34 00:02:09,155 --> 00:02:10,455 It's my new neighbor. 35 00:02:10,490 --> 00:02:12,390 From what I can tell he's a real... 36 00:02:12,425 --> 00:02:14,358 Yeah, If it's not him and his buddies, 37 00:02:14,394 --> 00:02:15,860 it's him and his sports car. 38 00:02:17,130 --> 00:02:19,530 It's a shame you can't choose your neighbors. 39 00:02:19,866 --> 00:02:23,234 No... And he's the only one on this entire block 40 00:02:23,269 --> 00:02:25,269 who won't put decorations in his front yard. 41 00:02:25,305 --> 00:02:26,904 Like not even a little bit. 42 00:02:26,973 --> 00:02:28,573 Really? Nothing? 43 00:02:28,608 --> 00:02:30,775 Nothing! Like not even one thing! 44 00:02:33,613 --> 00:02:37,248 So... How about that glass of wine you promised me? 45 00:02:37,317 --> 00:02:38,382 That I can do. 46 00:02:39,919 --> 00:02:42,386 Mom's gonna be really happy to hear you have a boyfriend. 47 00:02:42,422 --> 00:02:43,387 What?! 48 00:02:43,423 --> 00:02:44,922 He looks really cute in this picture. 49 00:02:46,392 --> 00:02:47,592 I love you. 50 00:02:49,729 --> 00:02:51,095 They're going deep! 51 00:02:54,701 --> 00:02:55,767 Here it is! 52 00:02:55,802 --> 00:02:56,901 Come on! 53 00:02:56,936 --> 00:02:57,702 What?! 54 00:02:57,737 --> 00:02:58,703 Throw the fly! 55 00:02:58,738 --> 00:03:00,938 That's terrible. 56 00:03:00,974 --> 00:03:03,141 Pass me one of the slices that have pepperoni. 57 00:03:03,209 --> 00:03:04,609 Hey Ted, how are the kids? 58 00:03:04,677 --> 00:03:06,310 Doing well. Doing well. 59 00:03:06,346 --> 00:03:07,556 Speaking of... Anyone know where you can find one 60 00:03:07,580 --> 00:03:08,980 of those talking Furry Murray toys? 61 00:03:09,048 --> 00:03:10,048 Yeah forget it man. 62 00:03:10,083 --> 00:03:11,649 Those are the hottest toy this year! 63 00:03:11,684 --> 00:03:13,751 I know, my kid wants one for Christmas. 64 00:03:13,787 --> 00:03:14,919 We can't find them anywhere. 65 00:03:14,954 --> 00:03:16,120 My wife found one online. 66 00:03:16,189 --> 00:03:17,355 But you don't wanna know 67 00:03:17,390 --> 00:03:19,290 how much we paid for that thing, man. 68 00:03:19,325 --> 00:03:21,259 I think you're already paying for it, buddy. 69 00:03:21,294 --> 00:03:22,728 - Really? - Seriously. 70 00:03:23,797 --> 00:03:25,274 You do not know what you're missing, my friend. 71 00:03:25,298 --> 00:03:27,665 When you see the smiles on their faces on Christmas morning, 72 00:03:27,700 --> 00:03:28,866 it makes it worth it. 73 00:03:28,902 --> 00:03:30,568 Says the guy wearing a Santa hat. 74 00:03:30,603 --> 00:03:32,403 Get this thing off. 75 00:03:32,906 --> 00:03:34,539 It's not like I don't like kids. 76 00:03:34,607 --> 00:03:35,807 I'm crazy about my sister's. 77 00:03:35,842 --> 00:03:37,508 Then why'd you buy this big house? 78 00:03:37,544 --> 00:03:39,777 More wall space for my book jackets. 79 00:03:40,446 --> 00:03:42,713 So, Uncle Eric, what are you doing for Christmas? 80 00:03:42,749 --> 00:03:43,848 Going skiing again? 81 00:03:43,883 --> 00:03:44,883 Not this year. 82 00:03:44,918 --> 00:03:46,784 Bridget's not much for outdoor sports. 83 00:03:46,820 --> 00:03:48,619 Wait a minute... who's Bridget? 84 00:03:48,688 --> 00:03:49,688 His latest girlfriend. 85 00:03:50,890 --> 00:03:51,923 Pump the brakes. 86 00:03:51,958 --> 00:03:53,135 She's not technically a girlfriend. 87 00:03:53,159 --> 00:03:54,992 We've only been going out for a few months. 88 00:03:55,028 --> 00:03:57,161 Plus, I gotta stick around and finish my book. 89 00:03:57,197 --> 00:03:58,629 Deadline's the end of the month. 90 00:03:58,665 --> 00:03:59,797 How's it going? 91 00:03:59,866 --> 00:04:01,699 You know... 92 00:04:01,734 --> 00:04:03,434 Another best-seller I take it? 93 00:04:04,103 --> 00:04:05,369 Who wants another beer? 94 00:04:07,240 --> 00:04:08,440 Got anymore of that guacamole? 95 00:04:08,474 --> 00:04:09,640 Yeah, that was good stuff. 96 00:04:09,676 --> 00:04:10,608 Where'd you get it? 97 00:04:10,643 --> 00:04:11,676 I made it. 98 00:04:11,711 --> 00:04:13,277 It's one of the recipes from my book. 99 00:04:13,313 --> 00:04:14,345 Yeah, that's right. 100 00:04:14,414 --> 00:04:15,813 You didn't read it, did you? 101 00:04:15,882 --> 00:04:18,015 You're going to make someone a great wife someday. 102 00:04:20,253 --> 00:04:21,586 The game's back on. 103 00:04:23,022 --> 00:04:25,134 So, there is something that I want to talk to you about. 104 00:04:25,158 --> 00:04:26,991 Did Steve propose?! 105 00:04:27,227 --> 00:04:28,227 No. 106 00:04:29,362 --> 00:04:31,202 If he had we'd be drinking champagne right now. 107 00:04:32,932 --> 00:04:34,699 Well, tell me, what is it? 108 00:04:34,734 --> 00:04:36,634 What do you wanna tell me? 109 00:04:36,669 --> 00:04:38,536 Okay, it's about the orchestra. 110 00:04:38,571 --> 00:04:41,873 So Ivan Samuels is retiring at the end of the season, 111 00:04:41,941 --> 00:04:44,909 and they're starting auditions soon. 112 00:04:47,180 --> 00:04:48,279 And...? 113 00:04:48,715 --> 00:04:49,881 Why are you telling me? 114 00:04:49,916 --> 00:04:51,682 Because I think you should audition. 115 00:04:56,022 --> 00:04:58,623 Wait, no. Are you serious? 116 00:04:58,658 --> 00:05:00,157 No! 117 00:05:00,226 --> 00:05:04,362 No, no, no, no, no... You know what happens to me when I audition. 118 00:05:04,631 --> 00:05:06,898 So you get the hiccups. 119 00:05:06,933 --> 00:05:08,866 I bet you they wouldn't even notice. 120 00:05:08,902 --> 00:05:11,736 Do you remember the ninth grade recital auditions? 121 00:05:16,309 --> 00:05:17,309 Yeah. 122 00:05:19,946 --> 00:05:22,914 I mean there's gotta be a way to get over that. 123 00:05:23,616 --> 00:05:24,882 No. I have tried everything. 124 00:05:24,918 --> 00:05:25,918 Just think about it. 125 00:05:25,952 --> 00:05:28,052 How awesome it would be if you got in, 126 00:05:28,087 --> 00:05:29,287 and we could play together. 127 00:05:29,355 --> 00:05:31,622 I mean that's always been our dream. 128 00:05:32,125 --> 00:05:33,791 Look, there is a saying. 129 00:05:33,826 --> 00:05:36,861 "Those who can, do, and those who can't, teach". 130 00:05:37,363 --> 00:05:38,896 Look, you're a good teacher April, 131 00:05:38,932 --> 00:05:40,531 but you're a great violinist. 132 00:05:40,566 --> 00:05:42,366 You're just afraid to find that out. 133 00:05:42,402 --> 00:05:43,901 No. No. 134 00:05:43,937 --> 00:05:45,436 I am afraid to audition. 135 00:05:45,471 --> 00:05:47,705 There is a clear difference there. 136 00:05:47,740 --> 00:05:48,940 Enough about me. 137 00:05:48,975 --> 00:05:51,075 How are you, and Steve? 138 00:05:51,110 --> 00:05:52,710 How's the restaurant? 139 00:05:52,745 --> 00:05:53,745 Good. 140 00:05:55,081 --> 00:05:56,125 It's his first Christmas since he bought the restaurant, 141 00:05:56,149 --> 00:05:58,249 so he's just working around the clock. 142 00:06:08,394 --> 00:06:09,226 Hey, Mom. 143 00:06:09,262 --> 00:06:10,361 How are you? 144 00:06:10,396 --> 00:06:11,996 I'm fine, but your niece and nephew were 145 00:06:12,065 --> 00:06:14,498 a little disappointed you didn't make it over here yesterday. 146 00:06:14,534 --> 00:06:17,902 I told you I would try and make it by, but it turns out 147 00:06:17,937 --> 00:06:20,538 some of the guys came by for the game, and well... 148 00:06:20,573 --> 00:06:21,672 you know. 149 00:06:21,708 --> 00:06:23,240 How about stopping by today? 150 00:06:23,276 --> 00:06:24,108 Sorry, I can't. 151 00:06:24,143 --> 00:06:25,710 I got a meeting with my agent, 152 00:06:25,745 --> 00:06:28,412 and then I have some writing I need to get done. 153 00:06:28,448 --> 00:06:30,114 When are Dana and Bruce coming home? 154 00:06:30,183 --> 00:06:31,360 Your sister and brother in-law 155 00:06:31,384 --> 00:06:33,050 will be home the day after tomorrow. 156 00:06:33,086 --> 00:06:35,519 I'll try to make it over there before then. 157 00:06:35,555 --> 00:06:36,387 I promise. 158 00:06:36,422 --> 00:06:38,322 Eric, don't let the kids down. 159 00:06:38,358 --> 00:06:41,359 They want to spend time with their uncle. 160 00:06:41,394 --> 00:06:43,127 Don't make me feel guilty or anything. 161 00:06:43,162 --> 00:06:45,262 Isn't that what mothers do best? 162 00:06:45,665 --> 00:06:46,797 See you soon, sweetheart. 163 00:06:46,866 --> 00:06:48,733 Alright. Bye mom. 164 00:06:52,672 --> 00:06:53,704 Another extension? 165 00:06:53,740 --> 00:06:55,906 Look Eric, we've already gotten you two. 166 00:06:55,942 --> 00:06:58,275 I don't think the publisher will go for it. 167 00:06:58,344 --> 00:06:59,510 Why not? 168 00:06:59,545 --> 00:07:01,312 I'm one of their best-selling authors, right? 169 00:07:01,814 --> 00:07:03,547 I'll give it a try. 170 00:07:03,583 --> 00:07:05,883 Just between us, what's taking you so long? 171 00:07:05,952 --> 00:07:08,886 I mean, it's not like you're writing War and Peace. 172 00:07:09,422 --> 00:07:10,654 What's that supposed to mean? 173 00:07:10,690 --> 00:07:11,989 Oh c'mon, Eric. 174 00:07:12,025 --> 00:07:13,491 I've repped you for ten years. 175 00:07:13,559 --> 00:07:15,326 These books are pretty formulaic. 176 00:07:15,361 --> 00:07:17,328 Honestly, why are you having such 177 00:07:17,363 --> 00:07:19,330 a hard time all of a sudden? 178 00:07:19,365 --> 00:07:20,998 Honestly? 179 00:07:21,534 --> 00:07:24,902 I think I'm finally getting tired of writing the same thing. 180 00:07:24,937 --> 00:07:26,437 No, that's not good. 181 00:07:27,140 --> 00:07:28,305 Nuh-uh. 182 00:07:48,494 --> 00:07:50,061 Good job sweetie. 183 00:07:50,129 --> 00:07:52,663 Just remember you wanna keep the bow between the fingerboard 184 00:07:52,732 --> 00:07:54,932 and the bridge, It's very important. 185 00:07:54,967 --> 00:07:56,033 Let's try it again. 186 00:08:28,468 --> 00:08:29,468 Hey! 187 00:08:29,770 --> 00:08:31,770 - She did great today. - Great! 188 00:08:31,805 --> 00:08:33,104 Did you have fun, Hun? 189 00:08:33,574 --> 00:08:34,906 Afternoon, April. 190 00:08:34,942 --> 00:08:36,341 Conrad. 191 00:08:36,376 --> 00:08:39,311 I really must commend you on your decorations this year. 192 00:08:39,379 --> 00:08:40,245 Aw. 193 00:08:40,280 --> 00:08:41,513 Thank you. 194 00:08:41,548 --> 00:08:44,015 Now if we could just get everyone else on board. 195 00:08:45,152 --> 00:08:46,818 I think he's a lost cause. 196 00:08:48,622 --> 00:08:51,289 I mean would it really be that much trouble to... 197 00:09:38,972 --> 00:09:40,605 Afternoon, Mr. Redford. 198 00:09:41,642 --> 00:09:43,074 I'm glad I ran into you. 199 00:09:43,877 --> 00:09:44,776 Really? 200 00:09:44,811 --> 00:09:46,011 Why's that? 201 00:09:46,046 --> 00:09:48,079 The neighbors have generously offered 202 00:09:48,115 --> 00:09:49,648 to decorate your front yard. 203 00:09:49,683 --> 00:09:51,616 You won't even have to lift a finger. 204 00:09:51,652 --> 00:09:52,917 Thanks anyway, 205 00:09:52,953 --> 00:09:55,120 but I happen to like my house just the way it is. 206 00:09:55,155 --> 00:09:56,354 That's why I bought it. 207 00:09:56,423 --> 00:09:57,889 Maybe just a couple of strings... 208 00:09:57,924 --> 00:09:59,157 No thanks. 209 00:09:59,192 --> 00:10:00,292 I'm good. 210 00:10:06,600 --> 00:10:07,365 Hey, Nick. 211 00:10:07,434 --> 00:10:08,933 How's the writing coming? 212 00:10:08,969 --> 00:10:10,402 It's not. 213 00:10:10,437 --> 00:10:11,881 Well, you better find some inspiration fast, 214 00:10:11,905 --> 00:10:15,440 because the publisher says no more extensions. 215 00:10:18,445 --> 00:10:20,879 You alright? 216 00:10:32,659 --> 00:10:33,692 Just a moment. 217 00:10:34,628 --> 00:10:35,988 Excellent, beautiful presentation. 218 00:10:43,337 --> 00:10:45,036 Hey, sorry I am late, boss. 219 00:10:45,072 --> 00:10:45,804 Boss. 220 00:10:45,839 --> 00:10:47,305 I could get used to that. 221 00:10:47,808 --> 00:10:49,040 Don't get used to that. 222 00:10:49,843 --> 00:10:50,975 So what's up? 223 00:10:51,011 --> 00:10:52,177 The groom had cold feet. 224 00:10:52,245 --> 00:10:54,512 I had to start The Wedding March three times 225 00:10:54,548 --> 00:10:56,047 before he walked down the aisle. 226 00:11:00,020 --> 00:11:02,020 Well I've got to... 227 00:11:03,156 --> 00:11:04,589 Coming. 228 00:11:05,759 --> 00:11:07,359 Your blind date had to leave. 229 00:11:07,394 --> 00:11:08,293 What blind date? 230 00:11:08,328 --> 00:11:09,494 He's a friend of Steve's. 231 00:11:09,563 --> 00:11:11,062 He's an ER doctor. 232 00:11:11,098 --> 00:11:13,064 We thought you two might hit it off, 233 00:11:13,133 --> 00:11:16,768 but he got called out on an emergency, so... 234 00:11:16,837 --> 00:11:19,537 Don't you two ever give stop? 235 00:11:20,173 --> 00:11:21,373 No. 236 00:11:23,744 --> 00:11:25,243 Looks like a full house tonight. 237 00:11:25,278 --> 00:11:26,444 Minus one. 238 00:11:26,480 --> 00:11:29,514 Another potential husband down the drain. 239 00:11:33,553 --> 00:11:35,820 Isn't this everything I told you it would be? 240 00:11:35,856 --> 00:11:37,622 Yeah, it's very... 241 00:11:37,657 --> 00:11:38,723 Romantic. 242 00:11:38,759 --> 00:11:40,225 I know. 243 00:12:00,547 --> 00:12:01,746 I think that's my neighbor. 244 00:12:02,482 --> 00:12:03,515 Where? 245 00:12:03,550 --> 00:12:04,582 The violinist. 246 00:12:05,886 --> 00:12:08,386 The teacher with those all those annoying students? 247 00:12:08,455 --> 00:12:10,288 I didn't say they were all bad. 248 00:12:12,726 --> 00:12:16,127 So are we doing anything for New Years? 249 00:12:17,264 --> 00:12:18,830 I haven't even thought about Christmas. 250 00:12:18,865 --> 00:12:20,432 All I can think about these days 251 00:12:20,467 --> 00:12:22,133 is the looming deadline for my book. 252 00:12:22,169 --> 00:12:24,803 Well maybe we can go to the Black and White Ball 253 00:12:24,838 --> 00:12:26,004 at the Walker Museum? 254 00:12:26,039 --> 00:12:27,505 Yeah... About that... 255 00:12:45,926 --> 00:12:47,392 Any requests? 256 00:12:47,461 --> 00:12:50,061 We'd appreciate it if you could play at someone else's table. 257 00:12:50,096 --> 00:12:52,063 We're just trying to have a quiet dinner. 258 00:12:52,098 --> 00:12:53,631 Of course. I'm so sorry. 259 00:12:53,667 --> 00:12:55,166 I didn't mean to disturb you. 260 00:12:55,235 --> 00:12:57,068 The way my students obviously have. 261 00:13:02,242 --> 00:13:04,309 I guess she heard. 262 00:13:06,079 --> 00:13:07,879 What was that all about? 263 00:13:07,914 --> 00:13:09,180 That's my neighbor. 264 00:13:09,216 --> 00:13:11,176 You know the one who won't decorate for Christmas. 265 00:13:12,819 --> 00:13:15,854 Guess he's not much of a music lover. 266 00:13:16,490 --> 00:13:18,056 He is kind of cute, though. 267 00:13:23,230 --> 00:13:24,095 Hello? 268 00:13:24,130 --> 00:13:25,063 Mom? 269 00:13:25,098 --> 00:13:26,531 Hey, how's my favorite daughter? 270 00:13:26,566 --> 00:13:29,701 As your only daughter that joke never gets old. 271 00:13:29,736 --> 00:13:32,003 Shouldn't you be getting on a plane right now? 272 00:13:32,038 --> 00:13:35,707 Yeah, about that... Our flight was canceled. 273 00:13:35,742 --> 00:13:38,309 Actually, all of the flights were canceled. 274 00:13:38,345 --> 00:13:41,880 Their is a massive snowstorm and everything's been shut down. 275 00:13:41,915 --> 00:13:42,915 Oh my. 276 00:13:42,983 --> 00:13:43,983 Listen, how are the kids? 277 00:13:44,250 --> 00:13:45,917 Good, good. They're sleeping. 278 00:13:45,952 --> 00:13:47,363 Bruce is on the phone trying to find out 279 00:13:47,387 --> 00:13:49,020 when we might get a flight back. 280 00:13:49,088 --> 00:13:50,266 Don't you worry about anything. 281 00:13:50,290 --> 00:13:52,569 They can stay with me as long as you need. 282 00:13:52,625 --> 00:13:54,093 They're saying it's gonna be four or five days, 283 00:13:54,117 --> 00:13:55,756 maybe even a week, before the airport re-opens. 284 00:13:55,780 --> 00:13:56,928 A week? 285 00:13:56,963 --> 00:13:59,397 Oh my goodness! Mom, did you hear that? 286 00:13:59,465 --> 00:14:00,932 I did. 287 00:14:00,967 --> 00:14:02,878 We might not make it back in time for Christmas. 288 00:14:02,902 --> 00:14:05,469 We've never missed a Christmas with the kids before. 289 00:14:05,505 --> 00:14:08,573 Sarah, do you mind looking after the kids for another few days? 290 00:14:08,608 --> 00:14:09,473 Of course not. 291 00:14:09,509 --> 00:14:11,175 You know I love to have them. 292 00:14:11,211 --> 00:14:12,977 Thanks mom. Love you. Bye! 293 00:14:13,046 --> 00:14:14,245 Take care you two. 294 00:14:27,761 --> 00:14:29,572 I did not think we were gonna make it out of there 295 00:14:29,596 --> 00:14:30,829 in one piece. 296 00:14:30,897 --> 00:14:33,198 Remind me not to do anymore Christmas shopping. 297 00:14:33,834 --> 00:14:35,100 At least for a while. 298 00:14:35,602 --> 00:14:37,269 I can't believe after all that shopping, 299 00:14:37,304 --> 00:14:39,471 and I still don't have all of my presents. 300 00:14:39,506 --> 00:14:40,639 I mean I'm done. 301 00:14:40,674 --> 00:14:42,607 The last two things I bought were for me. 302 00:14:43,510 --> 00:14:44,743 Do you have time for tea? 303 00:14:44,811 --> 00:14:46,456 The Carlyle is doing their special Christmas tea 304 00:14:46,480 --> 00:14:47,646 again this year. 305 00:14:47,714 --> 00:14:50,081 I wish I could, but I have to go to rehearsal. 306 00:14:50,150 --> 00:14:51,750 Noooo. 307 00:14:52,119 --> 00:14:54,552 Before I forget, I have something for you. 308 00:14:54,588 --> 00:14:55,687 What is it? 309 00:14:55,722 --> 00:14:57,422 It's an early Christmas present. 310 00:14:59,893 --> 00:15:00,692 I don't understand. 311 00:15:00,727 --> 00:15:01,826 What's is it? 312 00:15:01,862 --> 00:15:05,063 It's the date and time of your audition. 313 00:15:05,398 --> 00:15:07,365 I didn't agree to this. 314 00:15:07,434 --> 00:15:08,933 What have you got to lose? 315 00:15:10,537 --> 00:15:12,770 Are we still on for skating this week? 316 00:15:12,806 --> 00:15:14,505 - Yeah. - Okay. 317 00:15:14,574 --> 00:15:15,574 Bye. 318 00:15:47,140 --> 00:15:48,807 - Hi, mom. - Hello. 319 00:15:48,875 --> 00:15:50,152 Before you say anything I was gonna try 320 00:15:50,176 --> 00:15:52,810 and make it over there later today to see the kids... 321 00:15:52,846 --> 00:15:54,278 You have to come over now. 322 00:15:54,314 --> 00:15:55,813 Why, what's wrong? 323 00:15:55,849 --> 00:15:57,515 I think it's the flu. 324 00:15:57,550 --> 00:16:00,918 I'm feeling achy all over, and I think I have a fever. 325 00:16:00,954 --> 00:16:03,988 And I'm in no condition to look after the kids, 326 00:16:04,024 --> 00:16:06,391 so you're gonna have to come and pick them up. 327 00:16:06,426 --> 00:16:08,126 I can take them for a day, 328 00:16:08,161 --> 00:16:10,628 but aren't Dana and Bruce gonna be back tomorrow? 329 00:16:10,697 --> 00:16:11,697 No. 330 00:16:11,731 --> 00:16:13,197 They're stuck in Norway. 331 00:16:13,233 --> 00:16:14,832 What does that mean exactly? 332 00:16:14,868 --> 00:16:17,235 Haven't you been listening to the news? 333 00:16:17,270 --> 00:16:19,237 No, I've been trying to write a book. 334 00:16:19,272 --> 00:16:22,407 Northern Europe is covered in a blanket of snow 335 00:16:22,442 --> 00:16:24,809 they're calling the snow storm of the century. 336 00:16:24,844 --> 00:16:28,246 So, you're gonna to have to come over here and pick up the kids, 337 00:16:28,281 --> 00:16:30,481 and look after them until I'm better, 338 00:16:30,517 --> 00:16:32,383 or until Dana and Bruce get back. 339 00:16:32,419 --> 00:16:33,951 Whichever comes first. 340 00:16:34,888 --> 00:16:36,454 Eric? 341 00:16:36,489 --> 00:16:38,056 Are you still there? 342 00:16:38,091 --> 00:16:39,257 Yeah. 343 00:16:39,292 --> 00:16:41,325 How long does a flu usually last? 344 00:16:42,095 --> 00:16:44,062 At my age, who knows? 345 00:16:44,097 --> 00:16:46,097 And why would anyone hold a business conference 346 00:16:46,132 --> 00:16:49,067 in Norway in the middle of the winter? 347 00:16:49,102 --> 00:16:51,969 Well you're gonna have to ask Bruce that when you see him. 348 00:16:52,005 --> 00:16:54,305 Look honey, the kids are all packed up. 349 00:16:54,340 --> 00:16:56,574 You just get here as soon as you can. 350 00:17:04,150 --> 00:17:05,450 Cheque please. 351 00:17:14,461 --> 00:17:15,693 I brought you some soup. 352 00:17:15,762 --> 00:17:16,794 Thank you, sweetheart. 353 00:17:16,830 --> 00:17:18,596 That was very thoughtful. 354 00:17:18,665 --> 00:17:20,998 Mom, are you sure I should be taking the kids? 355 00:17:21,034 --> 00:17:23,901 You know how bad my luck is around this time of year. 356 00:17:23,937 --> 00:17:26,104 Are you still convinced you've got that Christmas jinx? 357 00:17:26,139 --> 00:17:29,273 Why do you think I've gone out of town the last four years? 358 00:17:29,309 --> 00:17:31,142 Well, you're stuck in town now. 359 00:17:31,177 --> 00:17:32,577 Maybe you'll finally get over it. 360 00:17:32,612 --> 00:17:35,079 Kids! Your Uncle Eric is here. 361 00:17:35,115 --> 00:17:36,115 Come on! 362 00:17:36,349 --> 00:17:38,349 Okay, bye! Be good you two! 363 00:17:38,418 --> 00:17:39,418 Bye Grandma! 364 00:17:39,452 --> 00:17:40,618 We will! 365 00:17:41,921 --> 00:17:44,322 Who's ready to have some fun with their Uncle Eric? 366 00:17:45,759 --> 00:17:47,425 We're not going to fit in there. 367 00:17:47,494 --> 00:17:49,293 Let's not jump to conclusions. 368 00:17:49,329 --> 00:17:51,929 I'm not sitting on anyone's lap. 369 00:17:51,998 --> 00:17:53,698 I wasn't thinking that. 370 00:17:53,733 --> 00:17:54,999 We'll figure it out... 371 00:17:56,436 --> 00:17:59,370 Mom's car is just in the garage, and it can fit all of us. 372 00:18:18,825 --> 00:18:20,391 Nice driving Uncle Eric. 373 00:18:20,426 --> 00:18:22,360 What, I'm not used to driving this boat. 374 00:18:24,764 --> 00:18:26,464 Here let me take that for you. 375 00:18:26,499 --> 00:18:27,665 You're my new favourite. 376 00:18:28,001 --> 00:18:30,735 Dibs on the master. 377 00:18:30,770 --> 00:18:32,170 You're sleeping in the basement. 378 00:18:38,211 --> 00:18:39,143 Here we are. 379 00:18:39,179 --> 00:18:40,745 Just get comfortable. 380 00:18:40,780 --> 00:18:43,147 Mi Casa... Su Casa. 381 00:18:43,183 --> 00:18:44,426 You've got no Christmas decorations. 382 00:18:44,450 --> 00:18:46,717 Not that comfortable. 383 00:18:46,753 --> 00:18:48,920 How come you don't have a Christmas tree? 384 00:18:48,955 --> 00:18:50,688 That's a long story. 385 00:18:50,757 --> 00:18:52,423 Don't you like Christmas? 386 00:18:52,458 --> 00:18:54,559 Not particularly, no. 387 00:18:54,627 --> 00:18:56,427 How come? 388 00:18:56,462 --> 00:18:58,095 I'll tell you when you're older. 389 00:18:58,431 --> 00:18:59,730 Gimme that. 390 00:18:59,766 --> 00:19:02,733 But Uncle Eric, if we don't have a Christmas tree 391 00:19:02,769 --> 00:19:04,502 how will Santa find us? 392 00:19:04,537 --> 00:19:08,439 Well maybe he's got GPS or something. 393 00:19:08,474 --> 00:19:10,274 And if we don't have a tree, 394 00:19:10,343 --> 00:19:12,610 where will we put all the presents? 395 00:19:12,645 --> 00:19:13,945 What presents? 396 00:19:13,980 --> 00:19:16,347 And we always decorate the tree, and string popcorn. 397 00:19:16,382 --> 00:19:19,016 And we have to make Christmas cookies to leave for Santa. 398 00:19:19,085 --> 00:19:20,585 And we always hang our stockings, 399 00:19:20,620 --> 00:19:22,486 and build a snowman... 400 00:19:22,856 --> 00:19:24,155 Aw, come on Chels. 401 00:19:24,190 --> 00:19:26,224 We're gonna have a great time, I promise. 402 00:19:26,259 --> 00:19:27,259 How? 403 00:19:28,361 --> 00:19:29,293 I don't know. 404 00:19:29,329 --> 00:19:31,295 Let me think about it for a minute. 405 00:19:31,564 --> 00:19:33,464 You got any ideas? 406 00:19:33,499 --> 00:19:34,866 Make Christmas for us. 407 00:19:39,873 --> 00:19:41,405 Right... 408 00:19:57,491 --> 00:19:59,058 Eric, are you okay? 409 00:19:59,093 --> 00:20:00,059 Yep, yep. 410 00:20:00,094 --> 00:20:01,160 I'm up. 411 00:20:01,696 --> 00:20:03,095 How are the kids? 412 00:20:03,130 --> 00:20:06,799 Probably still sleeping. 413 00:20:10,104 --> 00:20:11,737 Look, I really can't thank you enough. 414 00:20:11,806 --> 00:20:14,640 Well, I don't think your kids are gonna feel the same way. 415 00:20:14,709 --> 00:20:17,476 Why's that? 416 00:20:17,511 --> 00:20:18,911 You know I don't do Christmas. 417 00:20:18,946 --> 00:20:20,479 I know it's asking a lot, 418 00:20:20,548 --> 00:20:22,815 but could you maybe just get them a Christmas tree? 419 00:20:22,850 --> 00:20:24,650 That is a big ask. 420 00:20:24,685 --> 00:20:26,285 Okay Romeo. 421 00:20:26,320 --> 00:20:29,822 Listen, they're the only niece and nephew you've got. 422 00:20:37,131 --> 00:20:38,831 How about this one? 423 00:20:38,866 --> 00:20:40,032 No. 424 00:20:41,636 --> 00:20:44,069 This one's nice, right? 425 00:20:44,105 --> 00:20:46,038 It's not too small. 426 00:20:46,107 --> 00:20:47,640 It is too small. 427 00:20:47,675 --> 00:20:49,208 Okay, what'd you have in mind? 428 00:20:49,243 --> 00:20:50,909 Something a lot bigger. 429 00:20:55,583 --> 00:20:56,882 Are you kidding me? 430 00:20:56,951 --> 00:20:58,895 This thing looks like it belongs in Rockefeller Center. 431 00:20:58,919 --> 00:21:01,320 It's just like the ones Mom and Dad always get. 432 00:21:01,355 --> 00:21:02,888 Are you sure? 433 00:21:02,923 --> 00:21:04,957 I don't recall them being this big. 434 00:21:07,662 --> 00:21:08,662 Fine. 435 00:21:09,130 --> 00:21:10,462 Excuse me. 436 00:21:10,865 --> 00:21:12,064 We'll take this one. 437 00:21:13,401 --> 00:21:14,401 Okay, wait. 438 00:21:14,435 --> 00:21:15,579 I will get all of the ingredients 439 00:21:15,603 --> 00:21:16,568 for the Christmas cookies. 440 00:21:16,604 --> 00:21:18,137 Okay, good. 441 00:21:18,172 --> 00:21:20,606 Can you play at the restaurant on Wednesday night? 442 00:21:20,641 --> 00:21:21,641 Can't. 443 00:21:21,709 --> 00:21:23,742 I am playing at an anniversary party. 444 00:21:23,811 --> 00:21:25,744 That's too bad. 445 00:21:25,780 --> 00:21:26,712 Why? 446 00:21:26,747 --> 00:21:28,247 What are you up to? 447 00:21:28,282 --> 00:21:31,684 Steve maybe got the ER doctor to come back on Wednesday night. 448 00:21:32,086 --> 00:21:34,386 He was gonna make a special menu and everything. 449 00:21:34,755 --> 00:21:36,955 Maybe we could do it Thursday night instead? 450 00:21:37,258 --> 00:21:38,757 That might work. 451 00:21:38,793 --> 00:21:41,074 I'm playing at a corporate Christmas party that afternoon, 452 00:21:41,128 --> 00:21:44,296 but I could probably get there by seven. 453 00:21:44,365 --> 00:21:46,832 Have you given any more thought to the audition? 454 00:21:46,867 --> 00:21:49,735 Opportunities do not come around like this every day. 455 00:21:49,770 --> 00:21:53,305 I know, and I am thinking about it. 456 00:21:53,340 --> 00:21:55,107 Okay good. 457 00:21:55,142 --> 00:21:57,176 - I love you. - I love you. 458 00:21:57,211 --> 00:21:58,977 - Brat! - Yeah whatever. 459 00:21:59,013 --> 00:22:00,879 Alright, I got this. 460 00:22:05,486 --> 00:22:07,186 Be careful. 461 00:22:08,723 --> 00:22:10,489 That wasn't good. 462 00:22:10,524 --> 00:22:12,224 That's quite a tree you have there. 463 00:22:12,259 --> 00:22:13,192 Tell me about it. 464 00:22:13,227 --> 00:22:14,827 We picked it out ourselves. 465 00:22:15,262 --> 00:22:16,262 I like your decorations. 466 00:22:16,731 --> 00:22:17,763 Thank you. 467 00:22:17,798 --> 00:22:18,530 Your kids? 468 00:22:18,566 --> 00:22:20,966 No! No. I don't have kids. 469 00:22:21,001 --> 00:22:22,267 This is my niece and nephew... 470 00:22:22,303 --> 00:22:23,669 Chelsea and Liam. 471 00:22:23,704 --> 00:22:25,738 - Hello. - Hey Chelsea. Hey Liam. 472 00:22:25,806 --> 00:22:26,817 Sorry, I don't know your name. 473 00:22:26,841 --> 00:22:28,040 April. 474 00:22:28,075 --> 00:22:29,875 And you're Uncle... 475 00:22:29,910 --> 00:22:30,876 Eric. 476 00:22:30,911 --> 00:22:31,710 Eric Redford. 477 00:22:31,779 --> 00:22:32,811 Nice to meet you. 478 00:22:32,847 --> 00:22:34,313 Can I help you carry this? 479 00:22:34,381 --> 00:22:36,248 That'd be great, thanks. 480 00:22:38,819 --> 00:22:40,252 Do you think Conrad will notice? 481 00:22:40,287 --> 00:22:42,855 He notices everything. 482 00:22:43,758 --> 00:22:44,990 I got the door. 483 00:22:45,559 --> 00:22:48,360 At least you're better at this than your driving. 484 00:22:48,395 --> 00:22:51,530 It's going to take a lot of ornaments to fill up this tree. 485 00:22:51,565 --> 00:22:53,132 We forgot to buy ornaments. 486 00:22:53,167 --> 00:22:54,745 Can't you just pretend it has ornaments? 487 00:22:54,769 --> 00:22:57,102 I mean you're kids, use your imagination. 488 00:22:57,171 --> 00:23:00,105 I don't think I can pretend that good. 489 00:23:00,141 --> 00:23:02,274 Oh, come on Chels... 490 00:23:02,309 --> 00:23:05,210 the smell alone is plenty Christmasy, right? 491 00:23:06,747 --> 00:23:07,579 Am I right? 492 00:23:07,615 --> 00:23:08,914 No! 493 00:23:08,949 --> 00:23:10,594 Look, I have a lot of extra ornaments at my house 494 00:23:10,618 --> 00:23:11,517 that you can use. 495 00:23:11,585 --> 00:23:13,051 Of course you do. 496 00:23:13,087 --> 00:23:15,232 I bet the inside of your house looks like Santa's workshop. 497 00:23:15,256 --> 00:23:16,321 Close to it. 498 00:23:16,357 --> 00:23:18,891 Can we go over there and see it? 499 00:23:18,926 --> 00:23:21,860 Maybe another time, Chelsea, I've got a lot of work to do. 500 00:23:21,929 --> 00:23:23,595 Well, that's okay, I can take them. 501 00:23:23,631 --> 00:23:25,063 I'm sure they'll really love it. 502 00:23:25,099 --> 00:23:26,665 That's what I'm afraid of. 503 00:23:26,700 --> 00:23:28,100 Please? 504 00:23:28,135 --> 00:23:29,234 Go ahead. 505 00:23:29,270 --> 00:23:30,936 I'll be here with the tree. 506 00:23:31,005 --> 00:23:31,737 Bye Uncle Eric! 507 00:23:31,806 --> 00:23:33,038 Try not to break anything! 508 00:23:33,107 --> 00:23:35,874 I'll just be here setting up the Christmas tree. 509 00:23:36,210 --> 00:23:37,376 Fun, fun, fun. 510 00:23:38,445 --> 00:23:39,978 All by myself. 511 00:23:55,596 --> 00:23:58,063 That's a lot of Christmas decorations. 512 00:24:00,367 --> 00:24:03,068 Did somebody ask for Christmas in a box? 513 00:24:05,706 --> 00:24:07,540 I love the reindeer! 514 00:24:07,608 --> 00:24:09,575 Here we can put that on your hat. 515 00:24:11,312 --> 00:24:15,681 You guys are doing such a job with decorating. 516 00:24:15,716 --> 00:24:17,983 We definitely need more ornaments you guys. 517 00:24:26,894 --> 00:24:28,694 Would you mind turning that down? 518 00:24:30,932 --> 00:24:32,464 What's your favourite ornament guys? 519 00:24:33,367 --> 00:24:34,633 Hey! 520 00:24:34,669 --> 00:24:37,403 That's exactly how I broke my leg six years ago. 521 00:24:37,438 --> 00:24:39,238 Is that why you don't like Christmas? 522 00:24:39,307 --> 00:24:40,839 One of the reasons. 523 00:24:41,576 --> 00:24:43,542 Well what do you think? 524 00:24:44,845 --> 00:24:46,445 Is it possible it's getting bigger? 525 00:24:46,480 --> 00:24:48,414 We haven't even turned on the lights yet. 526 00:24:48,449 --> 00:24:50,382 Well who wants to do the honors? 527 00:24:50,418 --> 00:24:52,184 Maybe Uncle Eric? 528 00:24:52,687 --> 00:24:53,886 How about Chelsea? 529 00:24:59,727 --> 00:25:01,193 Wow is right. 530 00:25:01,596 --> 00:25:05,731 That's the most beautiful Christmas tree I've ever seen! 531 00:25:08,469 --> 00:25:12,004 Yeah... It, looks, pretty good. 532 00:25:13,174 --> 00:25:15,240 Well, I should probably get going. 533 00:25:15,276 --> 00:25:17,876 Thank you guys for letting me help you decorate the tree. 534 00:25:17,912 --> 00:25:19,712 I'll walk you out. 535 00:25:19,780 --> 00:25:22,781 I feel like it needs more sparkly things. 536 00:25:25,386 --> 00:25:27,419 Hey... 537 00:25:27,455 --> 00:25:29,822 Thanks for doing all that for my niece and nephew. 538 00:25:29,857 --> 00:25:32,324 Well, I guess it's no secret that I love Christmas, 539 00:25:32,393 --> 00:25:35,227 and the way I look at it I just got the chance 540 00:25:35,296 --> 00:25:37,229 to decorate a second Christmas tree. 541 00:25:37,264 --> 00:25:39,765 You remind me of someone I used to know. 542 00:25:39,834 --> 00:25:41,634 She was crazy about Christmas, too. 543 00:25:43,804 --> 00:25:46,872 Well I hope I didn't bring back any bad memories. 544 00:25:46,907 --> 00:25:48,307 Well, that's a whole other reason 545 00:25:48,342 --> 00:25:49,541 why I don't like Christmas. 546 00:25:49,577 --> 00:25:51,243 But you made the kids very happy. 547 00:25:51,278 --> 00:25:54,480 I just hope it lasts until my sister and her husband get back 548 00:25:54,515 --> 00:25:55,914 so I can finish my book. 549 00:25:55,950 --> 00:25:58,017 Well, it was my pleasure. 550 00:26:00,655 --> 00:26:02,388 Good luck with that book. 551 00:26:02,423 --> 00:26:03,555 Thanks. 552 00:26:39,126 --> 00:26:40,359 What's going on? 553 00:26:40,394 --> 00:26:41,727 Maybe you could tell me? 554 00:26:41,762 --> 00:26:43,762 I found this thing in my front lawn. 555 00:26:43,798 --> 00:26:45,931 Do you happen to know how he got here? 556 00:26:45,966 --> 00:26:46,765 No. 557 00:26:46,834 --> 00:26:48,000 I've never seen him before. 558 00:26:48,035 --> 00:26:49,346 What are you going to do with him? 559 00:26:49,370 --> 00:26:50,736 Curb him. 560 00:26:50,771 --> 00:26:55,140 And, hopefully whoever put him here will take him back. 561 00:26:56,376 --> 00:26:57,776 I can see you! 562 00:26:58,578 --> 00:27:00,478 Would it really be so hard for you 563 00:27:00,514 --> 00:27:01,946 to get into the Christmas spirit? 564 00:27:01,982 --> 00:27:03,648 I mean just like a little bit? 565 00:27:03,683 --> 00:27:06,096 What do you call that Christmas tree that's taking up half my living room? 566 00:27:06,120 --> 00:27:07,531 'Cause I call that Christmas spirit... 567 00:27:07,555 --> 00:27:09,035 and then some. 568 00:27:10,391 --> 00:27:12,157 Maybe there's hope for you yet. 569 00:27:12,993 --> 00:27:14,526 Hope for me? 570 00:27:21,569 --> 00:27:22,569 Come in. 571 00:27:23,671 --> 00:27:24,504 Hey. 572 00:27:24,572 --> 00:27:25,772 Hey. 573 00:27:25,807 --> 00:27:27,518 Did I tell you I talked to Mom last night? 574 00:27:27,542 --> 00:27:28,875 She's coming on Christmas day! 575 00:27:28,943 --> 00:27:31,544 I know, I am so excited to see her! 576 00:27:31,579 --> 00:27:32,912 She's gonna be so happy. 577 00:27:32,981 --> 00:27:35,481 She misses the snow so much now that she's in Florida. 578 00:27:35,517 --> 00:27:37,050 I know. 579 00:27:37,085 --> 00:27:39,230 Thank you so much for letting me keep Steve's presents here. 580 00:27:39,254 --> 00:27:40,788 Oh yeah! No problem. 581 00:27:42,557 --> 00:27:45,158 I noticed your cute neighbor has a Santa Claus on his lawn. 582 00:27:45,193 --> 00:27:48,861 Did he come around? 583 00:27:48,897 --> 00:27:51,531 No, not really, but he did put up a Christmas tree 584 00:27:51,599 --> 00:27:54,033 for his niece and nephew while they're staying with him. 585 00:27:54,069 --> 00:27:55,468 So cute. 586 00:27:55,503 --> 00:27:56,836 How do you know that? 587 00:27:56,871 --> 00:27:59,439 I met him when he knocked over Conrad's reindeer 588 00:27:59,474 --> 00:28:00,474 with his tree. 589 00:28:00,975 --> 00:28:03,476 Come again? 590 00:28:03,511 --> 00:28:04,710 It was this thing. 591 00:28:04,746 --> 00:28:06,546 But you know what? 592 00:28:06,581 --> 00:28:09,248 It turns out he's not really that bad of a guy. 593 00:28:09,284 --> 00:28:10,750 You found out all of this 594 00:28:10,785 --> 00:28:14,320 from a short conversation on his front lawn? 595 00:28:14,355 --> 00:28:15,555 Easy. 596 00:28:15,590 --> 00:28:17,857 I helped him carry in the Christmas tree... 597 00:28:17,892 --> 00:28:22,929 Then I helped him decorated... It's no big deal. 598 00:28:22,997 --> 00:28:24,230 Stop. 599 00:28:25,333 --> 00:28:28,167 So... who is he? 600 00:28:28,203 --> 00:28:32,572 Well... His name is Eric Redford. 601 00:28:32,607 --> 00:28:33,873 He's a writer. 602 00:28:33,908 --> 00:28:34,974 Wait! 603 00:28:35,009 --> 00:28:36,742 Eric Redford? 604 00:28:36,778 --> 00:28:38,444 Are you serious? 605 00:28:38,480 --> 00:28:40,713 What? Have you heard of him? 606 00:28:40,782 --> 00:28:42,782 Only because of Steve. 607 00:28:42,817 --> 00:28:44,450 Steve owns like all of his books. 608 00:28:44,519 --> 00:28:46,385 And his books are part of the reason 609 00:28:46,454 --> 00:28:49,088 why Steve still has not proposed. 610 00:28:49,124 --> 00:28:50,890 What kind of books does he write? 611 00:28:51,626 --> 00:28:55,061 Only the kind that give men great reasons to stay single. 612 00:28:55,997 --> 00:28:58,364 Uh-huh, yeah. 613 00:28:58,433 --> 00:28:59,799 That makes sense. 614 00:28:59,834 --> 00:29:01,434 So how's it going over there? 615 00:29:01,503 --> 00:29:03,069 So far so good. 616 00:29:03,138 --> 00:29:06,305 See, I told you there was no such thing as a Christmas jinx. 617 00:29:06,374 --> 00:29:07,707 How's the book coming? 618 00:29:07,742 --> 00:29:09,509 Slowly. 619 00:29:09,544 --> 00:29:11,577 How are you feeling? 620 00:29:11,613 --> 00:29:13,546 You ready to take the kids back soon? 621 00:29:15,216 --> 00:29:18,718 I wish I could honey, but this flu has really knocked me out. 622 00:29:18,753 --> 00:29:19,852 I better go. 623 00:29:19,888 --> 00:29:20,888 I'll see you soon. 624 00:29:21,923 --> 00:29:23,289 Talk to you soon. 625 00:29:30,565 --> 00:29:31,964 Okay... 626 00:29:38,840 --> 00:29:40,106 I'm working. 627 00:29:40,942 --> 00:29:42,775 We're bored. 628 00:29:43,811 --> 00:29:45,344 Hot on your tail. 629 00:29:45,380 --> 00:29:46,412 Nitrous! 630 00:29:47,849 --> 00:29:48,781 Here I come! 631 00:29:48,816 --> 00:29:51,117 Yeah! Making the pass! 632 00:29:51,553 --> 00:29:52,730 Look, there's the finish line! 633 00:29:52,754 --> 00:29:53,754 Yes! 634 00:29:53,788 --> 00:29:54,654 Did you give me the bum controller? 635 00:29:54,689 --> 00:29:55,888 No, you're just not good. 636 00:29:55,924 --> 00:29:56,856 My controller's not working. 637 00:29:56,891 --> 00:29:59,025 - Come on! Come on! Come on! - Is that helping? 638 00:29:59,060 --> 00:30:01,427 Who's gonna win? Who's gonna win? 639 00:30:01,462 --> 00:30:03,095 Yes! I win! 640 00:30:03,164 --> 00:30:04,230 Way to go buddy. 641 00:30:04,299 --> 00:30:05,299 You did pretty good. 642 00:30:05,333 --> 00:30:07,466 Hey don't touch the hair. 643 00:30:07,535 --> 00:30:08,601 Can I play? 644 00:30:08,670 --> 00:30:10,469 No, it's almost time for bed. 645 00:30:10,505 --> 00:30:12,471 And, I have some writing to do tonight. 646 00:30:13,208 --> 00:30:14,674 Come on. 647 00:30:14,709 --> 00:30:18,044 Uncle Eric, when are you going to buy your Christmas presents? 648 00:30:18,079 --> 00:30:19,912 The last minute. Why? 649 00:30:21,015 --> 00:30:22,982 Don't worry, you're on my list. 650 00:30:23,017 --> 00:30:23,783 It's not that... 651 00:30:23,818 --> 00:30:25,117 Well then what's the problem? 652 00:30:25,153 --> 00:30:28,287 We have to buy our Christmas presents for mom and dad. 653 00:30:28,323 --> 00:30:29,055 Yeah. 654 00:30:29,090 --> 00:30:29,889 Could you take us shopping? 655 00:30:29,924 --> 00:30:31,257 Sure I can do that. 656 00:30:31,326 --> 00:30:32,959 Come with me. 657 00:30:32,994 --> 00:30:36,996 This is how I shop for Christmas every year. 658 00:30:41,369 --> 00:30:42,568 Gift cards. 659 00:30:42,637 --> 00:30:44,503 Makes life so much easier. 660 00:30:44,539 --> 00:30:46,939 That's not how we shop. 661 00:30:47,275 --> 00:30:48,708 We need art supplies... 662 00:30:48,743 --> 00:30:50,943 glue, paper, and glitter... 663 00:30:50,979 --> 00:30:53,379 You make your presents? 664 00:30:53,414 --> 00:30:54,547 Yeah, some of them. 665 00:30:54,616 --> 00:30:56,582 And besides, don't you need gifts for like mom, 666 00:30:56,618 --> 00:30:58,651 dad and Grandma? 667 00:30:58,686 --> 00:30:59,652 And your friends? 668 00:30:59,687 --> 00:31:00,987 And us? 669 00:31:01,022 --> 00:31:03,089 Can't I just get you guys gift cards too? 670 00:31:03,124 --> 00:31:04,590 No! 671 00:31:06,995 --> 00:31:09,996 It's eight days till Christmas, the stores are gonna be packed. 672 00:31:10,031 --> 00:31:14,033 But we have to see Santa Claus, and that's where he is. 673 00:31:14,736 --> 00:31:17,470 Santa Claus? 674 00:31:17,505 --> 00:31:19,138 You know like jolly, hohoho...? 675 00:31:19,207 --> 00:31:19,972 Yeah, no. 676 00:31:20,041 --> 00:31:21,674 I get it, Liam. 677 00:31:21,709 --> 00:31:23,743 Please Uncle Eric? 678 00:31:23,778 --> 00:31:25,111 - Please? - Alright. 679 00:31:25,146 --> 00:31:27,413 Go get ready for bed. 680 00:31:36,224 --> 00:31:36,956 Hey, Bridget... 681 00:31:37,025 --> 00:31:38,224 Good morning. 682 00:31:39,627 --> 00:31:40,804 You're not calling to cancel lunch are you? 683 00:31:40,828 --> 00:31:42,172 How about we go Christmas shopping instead? 684 00:31:42,196 --> 00:31:43,095 I would love that. 685 00:31:43,164 --> 00:31:44,297 Great. 686 00:31:44,332 --> 00:31:46,043 And by the way I have my niece and nephew 687 00:31:46,067 --> 00:31:47,233 so they'll be coming too. 688 00:31:48,102 --> 00:31:49,001 Is that okay? 689 00:31:49,037 --> 00:31:50,436 Yeah, sure. 690 00:31:50,471 --> 00:31:51,604 I love kids. 691 00:31:51,639 --> 00:31:54,073 I'll pick you up at noon. 692 00:31:59,347 --> 00:32:01,280 Christmas shopping? 693 00:32:01,716 --> 00:32:04,250 Isn't that a little traditional for you? 694 00:32:04,285 --> 00:32:05,918 I suppose I deserve that. 695 00:32:05,987 --> 00:32:07,920 Liam and Chelsea guilted me into taking them. 696 00:32:07,955 --> 00:32:09,155 Are they here? 697 00:32:09,223 --> 00:32:12,158 Yeah, they're waiting in line to visit Santa. 698 00:32:12,193 --> 00:32:15,795 My friend, Bridget's over there with them. 699 00:32:15,863 --> 00:32:18,698 I thought I'd use the time to buy my mom a gift. 700 00:32:18,766 --> 00:32:21,033 But I don't even know where to begin. 701 00:32:23,037 --> 00:32:24,537 Would you have any suggestions? 702 00:32:24,605 --> 00:32:26,605 They have some really cute stuff over here. 703 00:32:26,641 --> 00:32:29,208 I found these adorable Christmas socks... 704 00:32:33,748 --> 00:32:35,214 Okay, you're up next. 705 00:32:35,283 --> 00:32:37,483 Ho-ho-ho, now what's your name? 706 00:32:37,552 --> 00:32:40,019 Are you Uncle Eric's girlfriend? 707 00:32:40,054 --> 00:32:41,520 I think so. 708 00:32:46,928 --> 00:32:48,561 How much longer is this gonna take? 709 00:32:48,596 --> 00:32:51,497 I don't know, but when it's my turn to talk to Santa 710 00:32:51,532 --> 00:32:53,599 I have a big list. 711 00:32:54,769 --> 00:32:55,968 Oh, boy. 712 00:32:59,540 --> 00:33:01,207 He waved at me! 713 00:33:01,876 --> 00:33:04,477 Well what did you get her last year? 714 00:33:04,512 --> 00:33:05,644 A gift card. 715 00:33:05,913 --> 00:33:07,747 Okay... And the year before that? 716 00:33:07,815 --> 00:33:09,749 A... gift card. 717 00:33:09,784 --> 00:33:10,916 And let me guess. 718 00:33:10,952 --> 00:33:13,152 You got her a gift card the yard before that? 719 00:33:13,187 --> 00:33:14,187 Good guess. 720 00:33:15,323 --> 00:33:18,491 Have you ever done any real Christmas shopping? 721 00:33:18,526 --> 00:33:21,560 The last year I did someone stole my car. 722 00:33:21,596 --> 00:33:23,028 And it wasn't just any car. 723 00:33:23,064 --> 00:33:25,798 It was a 1965 Corvette Sting Ray. 724 00:33:25,833 --> 00:33:27,967 I bought it after I sold my first book. 725 00:33:28,035 --> 00:33:30,403 They stole it right out of the mall parking lot 726 00:33:30,438 --> 00:33:32,171 just before Christmas. 727 00:33:32,240 --> 00:33:34,540 That was six years ago. 728 00:33:34,575 --> 00:33:38,277 And is that the reason you don't celebrate Christmas? 729 00:33:38,312 --> 00:33:39,879 Just another one of the many. 730 00:33:40,515 --> 00:33:42,314 There are more?! 731 00:33:43,017 --> 00:33:44,017 Oh my gosh. 732 00:33:45,686 --> 00:33:47,353 What about Jewelry? 733 00:33:47,388 --> 00:33:50,756 This guy has some amazing one-of-a-kind stuff. 734 00:33:50,792 --> 00:33:55,294 Now that's something she would like. 735 00:33:55,363 --> 00:33:57,530 What about that necklace? 736 00:33:57,799 --> 00:33:59,432 That is pretty. 737 00:33:59,634 --> 00:34:00,666 Excuse me. 738 00:34:00,701 --> 00:34:02,601 Would you mind if we took a look at this? 739 00:34:02,670 --> 00:34:04,003 Sure thing. 740 00:34:07,742 --> 00:34:09,275 That's beautiful. 741 00:34:10,478 --> 00:34:11,710 Would you try it on? 742 00:34:11,746 --> 00:34:13,379 Sure. 743 00:34:23,357 --> 00:34:25,024 It's beautiful. 744 00:34:26,294 --> 00:34:28,761 It really looks nice on you. 745 00:34:28,796 --> 00:34:30,763 Thanks. 746 00:34:31,532 --> 00:34:32,765 You should get it. 747 00:34:32,800 --> 00:34:34,233 Oh no. 748 00:34:34,268 --> 00:34:37,002 I am not doing any Christmas shopping for myself this year. 749 00:34:37,038 --> 00:34:40,272 You don't have anyone you could drop a hint to this Christmas? 750 00:34:40,308 --> 00:34:41,308 No. 751 00:34:41,342 --> 00:34:42,241 Really? 752 00:34:42,310 --> 00:34:43,209 No. 753 00:34:43,277 --> 00:34:45,277 I didn't mean anything by that. 754 00:34:45,313 --> 00:34:49,081 I just meant... that's hard to believe. 755 00:34:54,288 --> 00:34:56,555 I guess Bridget could use some saving. 756 00:34:56,591 --> 00:34:58,023 I should probably go. 757 00:34:58,326 --> 00:34:59,358 Yeah. 758 00:34:59,393 --> 00:35:01,994 Thanks for your help... again. 759 00:35:07,702 --> 00:35:09,502 So we good now? 760 00:35:09,537 --> 00:35:11,504 You've got your tree, your presents, 761 00:35:11,539 --> 00:35:13,639 and you visited Santa today. 762 00:35:13,708 --> 00:35:16,142 So we're done, right? 763 00:35:16,378 --> 00:35:19,078 Yeah... I guess so. 764 00:35:19,114 --> 00:35:21,981 So why don't you go upstairs and get ready for bed? 765 00:35:23,084 --> 00:35:24,584 I'm not tired. 766 00:35:24,619 --> 00:35:25,918 Really? 767 00:35:25,954 --> 00:35:27,520 I'm not tired either. 768 00:35:27,889 --> 00:35:29,889 Okay, so what do you want to do? 769 00:35:29,924 --> 00:35:31,224 Can we watch a movie? 770 00:35:31,526 --> 00:35:33,326 Please Uncle Eric? 771 00:35:33,828 --> 00:35:34,660 All right. 772 00:35:34,729 --> 00:35:36,129 You go pick one out. 773 00:35:36,197 --> 00:35:37,830 I'll go make the popcorn. 774 00:35:51,446 --> 00:35:56,249 Well, we've got an interesting week of weather coming up... 775 00:36:01,022 --> 00:36:02,121 Hello?... 776 00:36:02,157 --> 00:36:03,367 Sounds like I woke you. 777 00:36:03,391 --> 00:36:05,258 No... Liam and Chelsea are asleep on the couch. 778 00:36:05,326 --> 00:36:08,027 We were watching a movie and they passed out on me. 779 00:36:08,063 --> 00:36:10,663 Aww that's adorable. 780 00:36:10,698 --> 00:36:11,998 So how are you feeling? 781 00:36:14,536 --> 00:36:15,902 Well, a little better. 782 00:36:15,937 --> 00:36:17,703 My throat is still scratchy. 783 00:36:17,739 --> 00:36:19,405 How are you making out over there? 784 00:36:19,441 --> 00:36:21,274 I took the kids Christmas shopping today. 785 00:36:21,342 --> 00:36:23,209 Next thing you know you'll be telling me 786 00:36:23,278 --> 00:36:24,777 you bought a Christmas tree. 787 00:36:24,813 --> 00:36:26,546 We got a Christmas tree. 788 00:36:27,048 --> 00:36:28,381 That was Dana's idea. 789 00:36:28,416 --> 00:36:30,817 But Liam and Chelsea have talked me into everything else. 790 00:36:30,885 --> 00:36:32,018 Everything else? 791 00:36:32,053 --> 00:36:33,497 You know, everything they normally do 792 00:36:33,521 --> 00:36:34,987 during Christmas time. 793 00:36:35,023 --> 00:36:37,223 I don't know how Dana and Bruce do it every year. 794 00:36:38,259 --> 00:36:39,692 Well, you stay strong, sweetheart. 795 00:36:39,727 --> 00:36:41,794 And remember, you're the boss. 796 00:36:41,830 --> 00:36:42,830 Give them my love. 797 00:36:42,864 --> 00:36:44,564 I will. 798 00:36:48,937 --> 00:36:50,570 Okay, now you have everything you need 799 00:36:50,638 --> 00:36:52,238 to make your Christmas cards, right? 800 00:36:53,274 --> 00:36:54,418 Because I need to work undisturbed 801 00:36:54,442 --> 00:36:56,542 for the next few hours, so unless it's really, 802 00:36:56,611 --> 00:36:58,778 really important you're on your own. 803 00:36:58,813 --> 00:36:59,612 We good? 804 00:36:59,647 --> 00:37:00,647 Yep! 805 00:37:00,682 --> 00:37:02,148 We're gonna be busy for a long time. 806 00:37:02,183 --> 00:37:02,982 Great. 807 00:37:03,017 --> 00:37:04,083 Hopefully I will be, too. 808 00:37:29,977 --> 00:37:32,711 I'm gonna spill this all over the kitchen. 809 00:37:32,747 --> 00:37:33,979 A tablespoon of this, right? 810 00:37:34,015 --> 00:37:34,814 Yep. 811 00:37:34,849 --> 00:37:35,849 No! 812 00:37:45,159 --> 00:37:46,192 What's up? 813 00:37:46,227 --> 00:37:47,393 We ran out of glue. 814 00:37:47,428 --> 00:37:49,829 I was wondering if we could go over to April's 815 00:37:49,864 --> 00:37:51,363 and see if she has any? 816 00:37:51,766 --> 00:37:53,132 Yeah, sure. 817 00:38:01,642 --> 00:38:03,642 I'm gonna use gold. 818 00:38:13,087 --> 00:38:15,454 It is awfully quiet out there. 819 00:38:16,724 --> 00:38:18,257 Hey, guys... 820 00:38:20,928 --> 00:38:21,961 Kids, where are you? 821 00:38:24,799 --> 00:38:26,332 Liam... 822 00:38:26,667 --> 00:38:28,200 Chelsea... 823 00:38:31,172 --> 00:38:32,705 Liam?! 824 00:38:34,041 --> 00:38:35,207 Chelsea?! 825 00:38:40,014 --> 00:38:41,046 Hey. 826 00:38:41,082 --> 00:38:42,281 Are Chelsea and Liam here? 827 00:38:42,316 --> 00:38:43,316 Yeah. 828 00:38:43,918 --> 00:38:44,783 Sorry. 829 00:38:44,852 --> 00:38:45,584 That's okay. 830 00:38:45,653 --> 00:38:46,886 You want to come in? 831 00:38:46,954 --> 00:38:48,487 Sure. 832 00:38:51,158 --> 00:38:52,158 Nice place. 833 00:38:52,193 --> 00:38:53,926 Pink one... 834 00:38:53,961 --> 00:38:57,997 So focused on my writing and I didn't even know they left. 835 00:38:58,032 --> 00:38:59,532 Hey guys. 836 00:38:59,767 --> 00:39:00,966 This is my sister, Elaine. 837 00:39:01,035 --> 00:39:02,768 Hi, you must be Eric. 838 00:39:03,371 --> 00:39:04,537 Sorry. 839 00:39:04,605 --> 00:39:05,337 Cookies... 840 00:39:05,406 --> 00:39:06,805 Yes, I am Eric. 841 00:39:06,874 --> 00:39:08,574 Nice to meet you, Elaine. 842 00:39:08,643 --> 00:39:10,342 Looks like you two have been busy. 843 00:39:10,378 --> 00:39:11,388 We're making Christmas cookies. 844 00:39:11,412 --> 00:39:12,711 I can see that. 845 00:39:12,747 --> 00:39:14,947 Yeah, these are for the neighborhood Christmas caroling. 846 00:39:14,982 --> 00:39:17,149 It's on December twenty-second if you wanna join us. 847 00:39:17,218 --> 00:39:18,918 I'm not much of a singer. 848 00:39:19,320 --> 00:39:20,719 Can we stay a little longer? 849 00:39:20,788 --> 00:39:22,187 Yeah, there's a whole other batch 850 00:39:22,223 --> 00:39:23,422 of cookies we can decorate. 851 00:39:23,457 --> 00:39:24,924 Well that's not up to me. 852 00:39:24,992 --> 00:39:26,625 I don't mind if you don't mind. 853 00:39:26,661 --> 00:39:28,060 - I don't mind. - Alright. 854 00:39:28,095 --> 00:39:28,961 I'll take that. 855 00:39:29,030 --> 00:39:30,230 Alright, well you two be good. 856 00:39:30,264 --> 00:39:31,196 - Okay? - We will. 857 00:39:31,232 --> 00:39:32,264 Alright, have fun. 858 00:39:32,300 --> 00:39:34,600 - Bye. - Bye. 859 00:39:37,071 --> 00:39:37,803 You collect vinyl? 860 00:39:37,838 --> 00:39:38,838 Yeah. 861 00:39:39,473 --> 00:39:41,440 You mind if I take a look? 862 00:39:41,509 --> 00:39:43,108 No. Go ahead. 863 00:39:46,514 --> 00:39:47,880 Nice collection. 864 00:39:48,215 --> 00:39:49,615 I'm a jazz man myself. 865 00:39:49,650 --> 00:39:50,783 I've heard. 866 00:39:50,818 --> 00:39:51,750 A little too loud? 867 00:39:51,786 --> 00:39:52,918 Well... 868 00:39:52,987 --> 00:39:54,820 Sorry about that. 869 00:39:54,855 --> 00:39:55,721 That's okay. 870 00:39:55,756 --> 00:39:57,222 At least you've got good taste. 871 00:39:57,258 --> 00:39:58,258 Thank you. 872 00:40:01,295 --> 00:40:02,227 Yeah. 873 00:40:02,263 --> 00:40:03,507 A lot of those belonged to my dad, 874 00:40:03,531 --> 00:40:06,665 and when he passed away he left them to me. 875 00:40:06,734 --> 00:40:08,701 I've just been adding to them ever since. 876 00:40:09,570 --> 00:40:12,571 He was a jazz pianist, actually. 877 00:40:12,607 --> 00:40:15,074 He taught me everything I know. 878 00:40:15,142 --> 00:40:17,176 And now the student has become the teacher. 879 00:40:17,645 --> 00:40:20,279 You got to stick to what you do best. 880 00:40:20,348 --> 00:40:21,313 I get that. 881 00:40:21,349 --> 00:40:22,659 It's basically what I've been doing 882 00:40:22,683 --> 00:40:24,650 the past few years with my writing. 883 00:40:24,685 --> 00:40:28,253 Except lately it's been a bit of a struggle. 884 00:40:28,756 --> 00:40:30,122 Not that I don't love writing. 885 00:40:30,191 --> 00:40:31,056 I do. 886 00:40:31,092 --> 00:40:32,257 It's just... 887 00:40:32,293 --> 00:40:34,393 And apparently you love what you write about. 888 00:40:34,895 --> 00:40:36,340 The whole bachelor lifestyle and all. 889 00:40:36,364 --> 00:40:38,330 Yeah, well believe it or not, there's more 890 00:40:38,366 --> 00:40:40,799 to me than just being a bachelor. 891 00:40:42,003 --> 00:40:44,136 So the Corvette, late nights, and poker games, 892 00:40:44,171 --> 00:40:46,305 are not really you? 893 00:40:47,074 --> 00:40:49,642 Maybe not so much anymore. 894 00:40:49,877 --> 00:40:52,544 I mean after all, I am driving a minivan these days 895 00:40:52,580 --> 00:40:53,979 and I kind of like it. 896 00:41:01,355 --> 00:41:03,322 How did he get back on my lawn? 897 00:41:05,092 --> 00:41:06,458 I have no idea. 898 00:41:07,495 --> 00:41:08,727 Well, he's not staying there. 899 00:41:10,498 --> 00:41:12,698 I'll bring the kids back in about an hour. 900 00:41:12,767 --> 00:41:13,767 Thanks. 901 00:41:26,280 --> 00:41:28,781 Here's Mr. Moose, Chelsea. 902 00:41:28,816 --> 00:41:31,050 We got a fresh bucket of popcorn. 903 00:41:31,085 --> 00:41:33,252 So, my buddies are gonna be here any second. 904 00:41:33,320 --> 00:41:34,720 What do you wanna to do? 905 00:41:34,755 --> 00:41:36,822 Wanna play a game, watch TV, read? 906 00:41:36,857 --> 00:41:38,891 Could we read one of your books? 907 00:41:38,926 --> 00:41:41,093 Mom and Dad talk about them all the time. 908 00:41:41,128 --> 00:41:42,761 Oh yeah? What do they say? 909 00:41:42,797 --> 00:41:44,496 Mom says they're juvenile. 910 00:41:44,532 --> 00:41:46,899 That means they're for kids, right? 911 00:41:46,934 --> 00:41:48,400 Not intentionally, no. 912 00:41:49,003 --> 00:41:51,603 Look, why don't you just watch T.V., okay? 913 00:41:51,639 --> 00:41:53,639 I'll be up later to check on you. 914 00:41:54,341 --> 00:41:55,841 - You okay, Chels? - Yep. 915 00:41:56,644 --> 00:41:58,640 - Do you like this show? - Yeah. 916 00:41:58,675 --> 00:42:00,045 How's that? 917 00:42:00,081 --> 00:42:00,979 Awesome. 918 00:42:01,015 --> 00:42:02,448 Does Mr. Moose like that show? 919 00:42:02,483 --> 00:42:04,316 Mr. Moose do you like that show? 920 00:42:04,385 --> 00:42:05,551 Yes I do. 921 00:42:05,586 --> 00:42:07,319 Yes he does. 922 00:42:12,159 --> 00:42:13,692 Is that glitter on the table? 923 00:42:13,761 --> 00:42:15,694 Yeah, I thought I cleaned all that up. 924 00:42:15,730 --> 00:42:17,708 Chelsea and Liam were making their Christmas cards. 925 00:42:17,732 --> 00:42:19,698 Aww! 926 00:42:19,767 --> 00:42:21,600 Hey, anyone find that Furry Murray toy yet? 927 00:42:21,635 --> 00:42:22,935 I did. 928 00:42:25,339 --> 00:42:27,039 I saw it at the Christmas market. 929 00:42:27,074 --> 00:42:28,040 What? 930 00:42:28,075 --> 00:42:29,186 It was on Chelsea's Christmas list. 931 00:42:29,210 --> 00:42:30,654 Well, I don't know what's happening anymore. 932 00:42:30,678 --> 00:42:32,211 - I'm out. - Me too. 933 00:42:32,246 --> 00:42:33,746 Come to papa. 934 00:42:33,781 --> 00:42:35,781 Hey, I'm getting up, you guys want anything? 935 00:42:35,816 --> 00:42:37,417 - Some pretzels. - All right. 936 00:42:39,587 --> 00:42:42,521 Could you not leave your empty beer cans lying around. 937 00:42:42,556 --> 00:42:44,423 There's kids in the house, you know. 938 00:42:44,458 --> 00:42:45,991 Who are you right now? 939 00:42:46,026 --> 00:42:48,227 Yeah, and what have you done with Eric? 940 00:42:48,262 --> 00:42:49,762 Very funny. 941 00:42:49,797 --> 00:42:51,675 Seriously, all of a sudden it's like playing poker with Mr. Mom. 942 00:42:51,699 --> 00:42:53,832 So you're basically telling me the reason we always 943 00:42:53,901 --> 00:42:56,802 play poker here is because I don't have a wife and kids? 944 00:42:56,837 --> 00:42:57,870 Well, yeah. 945 00:42:57,938 --> 00:42:59,872 There's no way my wife would let me 946 00:42:59,907 --> 00:43:02,841 have three rowdy guys playing cards till two in the morning. 947 00:43:02,877 --> 00:43:05,978 Or have a bunch of guys over to watch a game every week. 948 00:43:06,046 --> 00:43:07,913 Face it, you're the last man Standing, bro. 949 00:43:07,982 --> 00:43:09,915 It's not that we don't love our families, 950 00:43:09,950 --> 00:43:11,416 it's just... 951 00:43:11,452 --> 00:43:13,330 It's just here you can put your glasses down on the counter 952 00:43:13,354 --> 00:43:16,221 without a coaster, you can eat all the junk food you want, 953 00:43:16,257 --> 00:43:18,891 and we can be loud and rowdy without waking the kids. 954 00:43:18,926 --> 00:43:20,025 Amen. 955 00:43:20,060 --> 00:43:21,238 What do you think I've been writing about 956 00:43:21,262 --> 00:43:22,427 for the last seven years? 957 00:43:22,463 --> 00:43:23,395 I have no idea. 958 00:43:23,430 --> 00:43:25,330 I've never read any of your books. 959 00:43:28,769 --> 00:43:30,169 Why do I invite this guy? 960 00:43:30,204 --> 00:43:31,003 I don't know. 961 00:43:31,038 --> 00:43:32,504 I didn't know you did. 962 00:43:32,573 --> 00:43:33,906 It's your deal. 963 00:43:33,941 --> 00:43:34,941 Okay. 964 00:43:42,450 --> 00:43:44,750 Bonjour mademoiselle. 965 00:43:45,253 --> 00:43:46,218 How was the performance? 966 00:43:46,254 --> 00:43:46,986 It was good. 967 00:43:47,021 --> 00:43:48,287 I'm starving. 968 00:43:48,589 --> 00:43:51,590 Tonight our special is Omble Chevalier 969 00:43:51,659 --> 00:43:53,993 with a saffron semolina. 970 00:43:54,962 --> 00:43:57,229 It's my Grandmother's recipe, and it's to die for. 971 00:43:57,265 --> 00:43:58,864 That sounds very cute. 972 00:43:58,933 --> 00:44:00,466 How's April doing with the doctor? 973 00:44:00,501 --> 00:44:02,201 It's really going well, I think. 974 00:44:02,236 --> 00:44:03,236 He's on the move. 975 00:44:03,304 --> 00:44:04,203 Now's your time. 976 00:44:04,272 --> 00:44:05,437 For what? 977 00:44:05,473 --> 00:44:07,907 You know, to ask her. 978 00:44:09,176 --> 00:44:11,277 Fine. 979 00:44:13,180 --> 00:44:14,780 Go! 980 00:44:15,383 --> 00:44:17,917 - Hey! - Hey! 981 00:44:17,952 --> 00:44:20,052 I wanted to bug you about your audition. 982 00:44:20,555 --> 00:44:23,455 I have been practicing, if that's what you want to know. 983 00:44:23,524 --> 00:44:25,391 I talked with the conductor about you tonight. 984 00:44:25,459 --> 00:44:27,159 He's really excited to hear you play. 985 00:44:27,194 --> 00:44:28,794 Okay. 986 00:44:29,697 --> 00:44:31,664 How are things going with the doctor? 987 00:44:31,699 --> 00:44:32,831 He seems nice. 988 00:44:32,867 --> 00:44:34,366 Aw, I'm so happy for you. 989 00:44:34,402 --> 00:44:37,169 I said he seems nice. 990 00:44:37,204 --> 00:44:38,737 Okay, whatever. 991 00:44:39,140 --> 00:44:42,074 So, Steve has a favor to ask, but he is too embarrassed 992 00:44:42,143 --> 00:44:44,677 to do it himself, so he has recruited me. 993 00:44:44,712 --> 00:44:46,812 What is it? 994 00:44:46,847 --> 00:44:49,348 He would like to know if you would ask your neighbor 995 00:44:49,417 --> 00:44:51,216 to sign a few of his books? 996 00:44:51,552 --> 00:44:52,552 I know... 997 00:44:52,587 --> 00:44:53,630 it's really embarrassing coming from me, 998 00:44:53,654 --> 00:44:56,622 given what I think about them but... 999 00:44:56,691 --> 00:44:58,057 Yeah. 1000 00:45:00,428 --> 00:45:02,394 These are too amazing. 1001 00:45:02,430 --> 00:45:04,663 I mean, of course, yes I will ask him! 1002 00:45:05,866 --> 00:45:07,299 The things we do for love. 1003 00:45:10,504 --> 00:45:11,770 Help me. 1004 00:45:12,807 --> 00:45:14,073 Do you smell that? 1005 00:45:17,210 --> 00:45:19,844 I don't know but I wanna thank you for a wonderful evening 1006 00:45:19,880 --> 00:45:20,880 because that was awesome. 1007 00:45:20,914 --> 00:45:22,514 Can't believe Ryan won it all, right? 1008 00:45:22,582 --> 00:45:24,022 There's a first time for everything. 1009 00:45:24,050 --> 00:45:26,736 You hit a set of five on a river. It was like the luckiest hand ever. 1010 00:45:26,760 --> 00:45:28,722 No, no, no. You gotta to know when to fold'em. 1011 00:45:28,757 --> 00:45:29,757 Okay. 1012 00:45:29,791 --> 00:45:30,557 I'll win again next week. 1013 00:45:30,592 --> 00:45:31,825 You keep thinking that. 1014 00:45:36,964 --> 00:45:38,597 Hey man, next week? 1015 00:45:38,633 --> 00:45:40,766 Yeah, next week. 1016 00:45:40,835 --> 00:45:41,700 Later guys. 1017 00:45:41,736 --> 00:45:42,968 See ya! 1018 00:46:30,918 --> 00:46:32,852 You gotta be kidding me! 1019 00:46:56,177 --> 00:46:57,977 Come on man, give it up! 1020 00:46:58,045 --> 00:47:01,480 I don't want your little Santa, or your snowman! 1021 00:47:01,516 --> 00:47:03,449 I haven't a clue what you're rambling about. 1022 00:47:03,484 --> 00:47:04,795 I'm talking about these decorations 1023 00:47:04,819 --> 00:47:06,652 you keep leaving on my lawn. 1024 00:47:06,687 --> 00:47:08,420 Not the guilty party. 1025 00:47:08,456 --> 00:47:10,222 Well then, who is? 1026 00:47:10,758 --> 00:47:14,760 Well maybe, you've been visited by some Christmas elves. 1027 00:48:12,453 --> 00:48:13,453 - Hey. - Hey. 1028 00:48:13,487 --> 00:48:14,253 Come on in. 1029 00:48:14,288 --> 00:48:15,288 Thanks. 1030 00:48:19,860 --> 00:48:20,793 You bought my books? 1031 00:48:20,828 --> 00:48:23,629 No not me. 1032 00:48:23,664 --> 00:48:25,431 These are my sister's boyfriend's books. 1033 00:48:25,466 --> 00:48:29,301 He's a huge fan and he asked me if you would sign them. 1034 00:48:29,337 --> 00:48:30,703 I hope you don't mind. 1035 00:48:30,738 --> 00:48:33,038 No, it's fine. 1036 00:48:33,074 --> 00:48:34,974 Oh my god! 1037 00:48:35,009 --> 00:48:36,775 That is so sweet. 1038 00:48:37,462 --> 00:48:40,813 I was wondering where all my socks have been disappearing to. 1039 00:48:41,682 --> 00:48:43,115 - Here. - Thanks. 1040 00:48:43,150 --> 00:48:44,550 Yeah. 1041 00:48:44,585 --> 00:48:47,319 So I noticed you had a late night last night. 1042 00:48:47,788 --> 00:48:50,022 I noticed that you had a late night, too. 1043 00:48:50,057 --> 00:48:51,223 New boyfriend? 1044 00:48:51,292 --> 00:48:53,459 No, just a blind date. 1045 00:48:53,494 --> 00:48:54,927 How'd it go? 1046 00:48:55,696 --> 00:48:57,296 Pretty good. 1047 00:48:57,331 --> 00:49:00,866 I think that we will be going out again, so... 1048 00:49:01,836 --> 00:49:03,335 So who should I sign these to? 1049 00:49:03,371 --> 00:49:05,204 Steve. 1050 00:49:05,239 --> 00:49:08,140 To little Steve. 1051 00:49:08,175 --> 00:49:09,675 I don't know what that means. 1052 00:49:09,744 --> 00:49:11,877 To Steve. 1053 00:49:12,713 --> 00:49:14,480 Go get em', Tiger. 1054 00:49:15,783 --> 00:49:20,052 To my good buddy, Steve. 1055 00:49:21,489 --> 00:49:22,688 Never give up. 1056 00:49:22,957 --> 00:49:24,523 Eric. 1057 00:49:26,494 --> 00:49:27,760 Another satisfied customer. 1058 00:49:28,562 --> 00:49:29,862 Thank you very much! 1059 00:49:29,897 --> 00:49:32,431 He will be very happy. 1060 00:49:37,805 --> 00:49:41,206 Anyways, I should go practice. 1061 00:49:41,709 --> 00:49:43,609 You sound amazing. 1062 00:49:44,879 --> 00:49:48,047 I heard you when I was outside earlier. 1063 00:49:48,115 --> 00:49:49,782 Well... 1064 00:49:49,817 --> 00:49:51,283 I hope I wasn't too loud? 1065 00:49:51,352 --> 00:49:52,718 Not at all. 1066 00:49:52,787 --> 00:49:54,920 Wasn't that Debussy you were playing? 1067 00:49:54,955 --> 00:49:56,221 Yeah. 1068 00:49:56,257 --> 00:49:57,890 The girl with The Flaxen Hair. 1069 00:49:57,925 --> 00:50:00,292 I've never heard that as a violin solo. 1070 00:50:00,327 --> 00:50:02,528 You're really talented. 1071 00:50:02,563 --> 00:50:03,896 Thank you. 1072 00:50:04,598 --> 00:50:06,632 I just wish that talent was enough. 1073 00:50:07,101 --> 00:50:08,667 What do you mean? 1074 00:50:08,703 --> 00:50:11,904 I have this audition with the Philharmonic 1075 00:50:11,939 --> 00:50:15,541 and I have this history of botching my auditions. 1076 00:50:15,609 --> 00:50:16,675 How? 1077 00:50:21,649 --> 00:50:23,048 Hiccups. 1078 00:50:24,018 --> 00:50:25,084 What!? 1079 00:50:25,152 --> 00:50:26,652 Don't laugh, it's serious. 1080 00:50:26,687 --> 00:50:28,620 I get the worst hiccups when I'm nervous. 1081 00:50:28,656 --> 00:50:32,491 Okay, well then we need to find a way for you to not be nervous. 1082 00:50:32,526 --> 00:50:33,625 Here. 1083 00:50:35,596 --> 00:50:37,696 How does someone get over stage fright? 1084 00:50:38,432 --> 00:50:39,498 Technology, it's the best. 1085 00:50:39,567 --> 00:50:41,233 Okay, I found this on the web 1086 00:50:41,268 --> 00:50:43,435 for "how do you get over stage fright". 1087 00:50:43,471 --> 00:50:45,370 Okay we got something. 1088 00:50:45,406 --> 00:50:46,305 Method one... 1089 00:50:46,373 --> 00:50:48,607 try chewing gum to relax your body. 1090 00:50:48,642 --> 00:50:51,276 No, definitely do not wanna do that while playing the violin. 1091 00:50:51,312 --> 00:50:53,979 No, that sounds very stupid. 1092 00:50:54,014 --> 00:50:55,948 Alright. Method two... 1093 00:50:55,983 --> 00:50:58,717 meditate for 15-20 minutes before going on stage. 1094 00:50:58,753 --> 00:50:59,852 That could be good. 1095 00:50:59,887 --> 00:51:00,887 No, I've tried that. 1096 00:51:00,921 --> 00:51:01,787 Sounds good. 1097 00:51:01,822 --> 00:51:03,021 It didn't work for me. 1098 00:51:03,057 --> 00:51:05,491 Okay, moving on. 1099 00:51:05,526 --> 00:51:06,658 Method three... 1100 00:51:06,694 --> 00:51:08,293 laugh as much as you can. 1101 00:51:09,029 --> 00:51:10,162 It does not say that! 1102 00:51:10,197 --> 00:51:11,263 What? 1103 00:51:11,298 --> 00:51:12,409 You think I'm making this stuff it up. 1104 00:51:12,433 --> 00:51:14,366 Look. 1105 00:51:14,401 --> 00:51:16,668 Yeah no, it does say that! 1106 00:51:16,704 --> 00:51:17,770 Yeah, it does. 1107 00:51:17,805 --> 00:51:18,805 It definitely says that. 1108 00:51:18,839 --> 00:51:20,339 I don't think that'll work though. 1109 00:51:20,374 --> 00:51:25,444 Okay, well, method four seems a little bit more reasonable... 1110 00:51:25,513 --> 00:51:28,981 Imagine that every seat in the audience is filled with a clone 1111 00:51:29,016 --> 00:51:30,382 of your favorite person, 1112 00:51:30,417 --> 00:51:32,417 preferably someone who encourages you. 1113 00:51:33,454 --> 00:51:36,054 Well, that does seem very reasonable. 1114 00:51:36,090 --> 00:51:39,925 And I'm sure you have plenty of people who would fit the bill. 1115 00:51:40,561 --> 00:51:41,927 I have one or two. 1116 00:51:42,429 --> 00:51:44,463 Great, then you're covered. 1117 00:51:46,100 --> 00:51:47,366 Thanks. 1118 00:51:47,401 --> 00:51:48,901 And thank you for these. 1119 00:51:48,936 --> 00:51:50,469 Anytime. 1120 00:51:52,206 --> 00:51:53,773 - See ya. - Bye. 1121 00:52:01,115 --> 00:52:02,414 Hi, Bridget. 1122 00:52:02,449 --> 00:52:04,449 Hi. 1123 00:52:05,252 --> 00:52:07,920 I didn't realize they were coming to the party with us. 1124 00:52:07,955 --> 00:52:09,588 I couldn't leave them with a stranger. 1125 00:52:09,623 --> 00:52:11,802 What about that music teacher neighbor of yours? 1126 00:52:11,826 --> 00:52:13,292 April? 1127 00:52:13,327 --> 00:52:15,038 I barely know her and besides, Nick set up a screening room 1128 00:52:15,062 --> 00:52:17,963 in one of the offices, they've got a ton of kids movies. 1129 00:52:17,998 --> 00:52:20,632 Uncle Eric told us to be on our best behavior tonight. 1130 00:52:20,701 --> 00:52:23,001 And be extra nice to you. 1131 00:52:25,906 --> 00:52:27,105 Okay... 1132 00:52:37,084 --> 00:52:39,484 All the kids are having a great time in there. 1133 00:52:39,520 --> 00:52:41,486 Yeah, that was a great idea. 1134 00:52:41,522 --> 00:52:42,654 Thanks, Nick. 1135 00:52:43,123 --> 00:52:45,057 Your date doesn't look too happy. 1136 00:52:45,359 --> 00:52:48,260 She didn't expect me to bring Liam and Chelsea out with us. 1137 00:52:48,295 --> 00:52:50,963 I guess you'll have to make that up to her, huh? 1138 00:52:50,998 --> 00:52:52,831 Yeah. Thanks. 1139 00:52:52,900 --> 00:52:55,734 I hate to bug you, but, how's the book coming? 1140 00:52:55,803 --> 00:52:57,970 Not much better than the last time you asked. 1141 00:52:58,005 --> 00:53:00,038 Have you tried writing in a different environment? 1142 00:53:00,074 --> 00:53:01,406 That might help. 1143 00:53:01,475 --> 00:53:03,220 I've tried every coffee house and park bench in town. 1144 00:53:03,244 --> 00:53:07,479 Are you gonna be able to make your deadline? 1145 00:53:07,514 --> 00:53:09,648 I hate to say it, but if you don't, 1146 00:53:09,683 --> 00:53:12,718 you could be in breach of contract. 1147 00:53:12,753 --> 00:53:13,753 But no pressure. 1148 00:53:14,154 --> 00:53:15,254 Thanks for that, Nick. 1149 00:53:15,656 --> 00:53:17,689 I guess I'm gonna go mingle. 1150 00:53:17,725 --> 00:53:19,124 You do that. 1151 00:53:23,799 --> 00:53:25,298 Hey, neighbor! 1152 00:53:25,367 --> 00:53:26,900 Hey. 1153 00:53:26,968 --> 00:53:29,002 Nice candy-canes! 1154 00:53:29,070 --> 00:53:31,337 Thanks, want me to put some in your yard? 1155 00:53:32,174 --> 00:53:33,640 No, I'm good. 1156 00:53:34,576 --> 00:53:36,709 Hey, do you like ice skating cause Elaine 1157 00:53:36,745 --> 00:53:38,311 and I are gonna go tonight. 1158 00:53:38,346 --> 00:53:40,747 I thought maybe you and the kids could tag along? 1159 00:53:40,782 --> 00:53:42,715 That sounds fun, but I can't, 1160 00:53:42,751 --> 00:53:44,684 I have a prior thing. 1161 00:53:44,719 --> 00:53:46,920 But thanks, the kids would've loved that... 1162 00:53:46,955 --> 00:53:48,588 Well, they're welcome to come with us, 1163 00:53:48,657 --> 00:53:49,556 if you don't mind. 1164 00:53:49,624 --> 00:53:51,591 No, you've done enough... 1165 00:53:53,195 --> 00:53:54,594 I wouldn't want to impose. 1166 00:53:54,663 --> 00:53:56,629 Not at all, it'd be fun. 1167 00:53:56,665 --> 00:53:57,964 - Really? - Yeah. 1168 00:53:57,999 --> 00:54:00,466 Okay, I'll let em' know. 1169 00:54:00,502 --> 00:54:01,301 Okay, cool. 1170 00:54:01,336 --> 00:54:02,101 Thanks. 1171 00:54:02,137 --> 00:54:03,870 - Alright, see ya later. - See ya. 1172 00:54:04,706 --> 00:54:07,040 Sure you don't want some candy canes? 1173 00:54:07,108 --> 00:54:08,108 I'm good. 1174 00:54:13,982 --> 00:54:16,216 This is absolutely delicious. 1175 00:54:16,251 --> 00:54:18,184 Where did you learn to cook like this? 1176 00:54:18,220 --> 00:54:20,920 Well, I started when I was writing my bachelor's cookbook. 1177 00:54:21,189 --> 00:54:23,223 You know, at first it was research... 1178 00:54:23,291 --> 00:54:25,291 turns out I was pretty good at it. 1179 00:54:25,327 --> 00:54:28,394 Well, thank you for making this a special evening. 1180 00:54:29,698 --> 00:54:31,931 I know I've been a little distracted lately, 1181 00:54:31,967 --> 00:54:34,534 but things will get better once I finish my book. 1182 00:54:34,569 --> 00:54:37,036 Once your sister gets back and picks up the kids. 1183 00:54:37,939 --> 00:54:40,006 Yeah, well that too. 1184 00:54:40,842 --> 00:54:43,710 You should have heard Chelsea and Liam on the phone with Dana. 1185 00:54:43,745 --> 00:54:45,411 You know, they were just going on 1186 00:54:45,447 --> 00:54:47,814 about how much fun they're having with me. 1187 00:54:47,883 --> 00:54:50,984 I'd say you're having as much fun as they are. 1188 00:54:52,487 --> 00:54:53,920 Why shouldn't I? 1189 00:54:53,955 --> 00:54:56,723 They are my niece and nephew. 1190 00:54:56,791 --> 00:54:59,459 Because one of the things that first attracted me to you 1191 00:54:59,527 --> 00:55:01,961 is the fact you don't have kids. 1192 00:55:01,997 --> 00:55:04,330 Lately you've been acting more like a doting father 1193 00:55:04,399 --> 00:55:06,866 than someone who writes about being a single guy. 1194 00:55:06,902 --> 00:55:08,368 Well, what's wrong with that? 1195 00:55:09,738 --> 00:55:14,440 The truth is, Eric, you're nothing like your books at all. 1196 00:55:22,550 --> 00:55:24,851 So, where's the handsome uncle tonight? 1197 00:55:24,886 --> 00:55:26,319 He had plans. 1198 00:55:26,354 --> 00:55:30,189 Well, you're a very good neighbor. 1199 00:55:30,225 --> 00:55:32,792 Is there something going on between you two? 1200 00:55:32,827 --> 00:55:34,360 You are incorrigible. 1201 00:55:34,396 --> 00:55:35,161 What? 1202 00:55:35,196 --> 00:55:36,529 It's my job to be a pest! 1203 00:55:36,598 --> 00:55:38,965 If I don't find you a handsome husband, who's going to? 1204 00:55:39,034 --> 00:55:40,066 I will! 1205 00:55:40,101 --> 00:55:42,168 I will find myself a handsome husband. 1206 00:55:42,203 --> 00:55:45,371 I like the kids, they like me and we are having fun. 1207 00:55:45,407 --> 00:55:48,474 Right and there's nothing romantic between you two. 1208 00:55:48,510 --> 00:55:50,043 No. 1209 00:55:50,679 --> 00:55:53,212 Then I guess we're all good here. 1210 00:55:56,551 --> 00:55:59,352 Hey, you're here early. 1211 00:55:59,421 --> 00:56:02,989 Yeah my prior engagement didn't go so well. 1212 00:56:03,024 --> 00:56:04,924 The woman from the restaurant. 1213 00:56:04,960 --> 00:56:06,092 Yeah. 1214 00:56:06,127 --> 00:56:07,660 Uncle Eric, look at me! 1215 00:56:08,463 --> 00:56:09,762 Chelsea. 1216 00:56:09,798 --> 00:56:11,698 You're an amazing skater. 1217 00:56:11,733 --> 00:56:13,032 I know. 1218 00:56:13,068 --> 00:56:14,068 And humble. 1219 00:56:16,004 --> 00:56:18,504 Hey guys, do you wanna go get some hot chocolate. 1220 00:56:18,540 --> 00:56:20,940 - Yes! - Of course! 1221 00:56:21,643 --> 00:56:23,843 It's not even a question, everybody loves hot chocolate. 1222 00:56:23,878 --> 00:56:25,011 I know. 1223 00:56:25,847 --> 00:56:26,746 Come join us! 1224 00:56:26,781 --> 00:56:28,614 Nah, I'm good here. 1225 00:56:28,650 --> 00:56:31,017 I'm not gonna take no for an answer. 1226 00:56:31,052 --> 00:56:32,285 I don't have any skates. 1227 00:56:32,320 --> 00:56:34,053 They rent them here. 1228 00:56:35,290 --> 00:56:36,723 Come on! 1229 00:56:38,893 --> 00:56:39,792 I'll be right back. 1230 00:56:39,861 --> 00:56:41,094 I'll show you my moves! 1231 00:56:41,162 --> 00:56:42,829 My super-Oh, did you see that? 1232 00:56:42,864 --> 00:56:44,130 I just turned. 1233 00:56:47,702 --> 00:56:49,635 Thanks again for looking after the kids tonight, 1234 00:56:49,671 --> 00:56:51,437 they really love spending time with you. 1235 00:56:51,473 --> 00:56:52,473 Well, they're great. 1236 00:56:53,942 --> 00:56:56,053 I'm sorry that your previous engagement didn't turn out well. 1237 00:56:56,077 --> 00:56:59,946 Well apparently, Bridget prefers me as an unencumbered single guy 1238 00:56:59,981 --> 00:57:01,180 without any kids around. 1239 00:57:01,216 --> 00:57:03,583 So she would prefer to be with the kind of guy 1240 00:57:03,651 --> 00:57:05,251 that you write about in your books? 1241 00:57:05,287 --> 00:57:06,152 Wait, you... 1242 00:57:06,187 --> 00:57:07,320 I read your books. 1243 00:57:07,389 --> 00:57:09,655 The ones that you signed for Steve. 1244 00:57:09,691 --> 00:57:11,491 You hated them, didn't you? 1245 00:57:11,526 --> 00:57:12,992 Actually no, I didn't. 1246 00:57:13,028 --> 00:57:15,373 I thought that there was an honesty to what you were saying. 1247 00:57:15,397 --> 00:57:17,430 I think you're a really good writer, 1248 00:57:17,465 --> 00:57:18,531 it's... 1249 00:57:18,566 --> 00:57:20,099 Go on, I can take it. 1250 00:57:21,169 --> 00:57:23,136 Look, I only read two of your books. 1251 00:57:23,171 --> 00:57:25,571 It kind of feels like you're saying the same thing 1252 00:57:25,607 --> 00:57:26,639 just in different ways. 1253 00:57:26,674 --> 00:57:27,840 I know, I know. 1254 00:57:27,876 --> 00:57:31,177 I've been saying it since my twenties. 1255 00:57:31,212 --> 00:57:34,447 You know that quote, 'it takes courage to grow up 1256 00:57:34,482 --> 00:57:36,416 and be who you really are'? 1257 00:57:36,451 --> 00:57:39,852 No, I don't think that's a real quote but I like how it sounds. 1258 00:57:39,921 --> 00:57:44,590 Okay, well, maybe it's time for me to admit that I'm growing up. 1259 00:57:46,561 --> 00:57:49,796 Maybe you should write about that in your books. 1260 00:57:49,831 --> 00:57:51,597 I'm still putting the pieces together, 1261 00:57:51,966 --> 00:57:53,366 but you know what? 1262 00:57:53,401 --> 00:57:54,834 I think they're falling into place. 1263 00:57:54,869 --> 00:57:56,503 - Yeah? - Yeah. 1264 00:58:08,049 --> 00:58:09,248 It was lots of fun. 1265 00:58:09,284 --> 00:58:11,451 I'm glad you taught me all those cool moves. 1266 00:58:11,486 --> 00:58:12,285 You're welcome. 1267 00:58:12,320 --> 00:58:14,420 I love spinning on skates. 1268 00:58:14,456 --> 00:58:17,623 Hey, go get ready for bed. I'll be up there in a minute. 1269 00:58:17,659 --> 00:58:19,070 - Come on, Chelsea. - Goodnight, you guys. 1270 00:58:19,094 --> 00:58:20,927 - Goodnight, April. - Bye. 1271 00:58:21,763 --> 00:58:23,129 Let me walk you home. 1272 00:58:23,164 --> 00:58:25,231 It's a rough neighborhood out there. 1273 00:58:25,266 --> 00:58:26,933 Okay. 1274 00:58:28,169 --> 00:58:30,136 Gosh, how can you deny that Christmas 1275 00:58:30,171 --> 00:58:33,139 is just the best time of year? 1276 00:58:33,174 --> 00:58:37,777 The air so cool and crisp, you can smell the fireplaces, 1277 00:58:37,846 --> 00:58:39,679 the stars are twinkling in the sky, 1278 00:58:39,714 --> 00:58:43,850 and all of these lights, it's just so magical. 1279 00:58:45,153 --> 00:58:47,920 I can't deny that it's pretty, and charming, 1280 00:58:47,956 --> 00:58:52,425 and all that other stuff, but it reminds me 1281 00:58:52,460 --> 00:58:55,061 of something I'd rather not remember. 1282 00:58:56,131 --> 00:58:58,598 That person that I remind you of? 1283 00:58:58,933 --> 00:59:02,535 Well, only in the sense that she was all about Christmas too. 1284 00:59:04,372 --> 00:59:06,672 So, one year I decided to give her 1285 00:59:06,708 --> 00:59:08,808 the ultimate Christmas present, 1286 00:59:09,611 --> 00:59:13,112 I proposed on Christmas Eve, ring and all. 1287 00:59:14,616 --> 00:59:17,016 What I didn't know 1288 00:59:17,051 --> 00:59:19,652 was that she had fallen in love with someone else. 1289 00:59:23,391 --> 00:59:25,725 I can see why you'd want to forget that. 1290 00:59:26,561 --> 00:59:29,462 Now you know the real reason I don't do Christmas. 1291 00:59:29,497 --> 00:59:32,031 Or have much fondness for women who do. 1292 00:59:32,066 --> 00:59:34,534 That's not exactly true... 1293 00:59:34,802 --> 00:59:36,335 anymore. 1294 00:59:39,374 --> 00:59:41,674 Well, I'm glad to hear that. 1295 00:59:42,477 --> 00:59:45,144 And a lot of that's your fault. 1296 00:59:45,947 --> 00:59:49,048 Well, I take full responsibility. 1297 00:59:49,083 --> 00:59:50,249 Uncle Eric. 1298 00:59:51,252 --> 00:59:52,118 I should... 1299 00:59:52,153 --> 00:59:53,019 You should... 1300 00:59:53,087 --> 00:59:54,198 Probably get those kids to bed. 1301 00:59:54,222 --> 00:59:56,222 Yeah, uh-huh. 1302 00:59:57,725 --> 00:59:58,725 Well, goodnight. 1303 00:59:58,760 --> 01:00:00,193 Night. 1304 01:00:02,897 --> 01:00:05,097 Hey... 1305 01:00:05,466 --> 01:00:08,134 I'm really glad that you came ice skating with us tonight. 1306 01:00:08,169 --> 01:00:09,802 It was a lot of fun. 1307 01:00:09,837 --> 01:00:11,604 Yes, it was. 1308 01:00:21,950 --> 01:00:23,617 Flick him again! 1309 01:00:27,155 --> 01:00:28,455 Are you awake, Uncle Eric? 1310 01:00:29,725 --> 01:00:30,725 I am now. 1311 01:00:30,759 --> 01:00:31,525 Okay, come on! 1312 01:00:31,560 --> 01:00:32,826 - Get up! - Come on! 1313 01:00:32,861 --> 01:00:34,394 - We got something to show you. - What? 1314 01:00:34,429 --> 01:00:36,863 - Hurry up! - Come on! Just come! 1315 01:00:37,699 --> 01:00:38,865 Okay, come on, come on! 1316 01:00:38,934 --> 01:00:40,133 Come on! 1317 01:00:40,536 --> 01:00:41,334 Ready? 1318 01:00:41,370 --> 01:00:43,036 You're gonna love it. 1319 01:00:47,676 --> 01:00:48,775 Unbelievable! 1320 01:00:48,810 --> 01:00:50,810 You two get ready for breakfast. 1321 01:00:50,846 --> 01:00:52,279 I'll be right in. 1322 01:01:10,699 --> 01:01:12,198 What's the use? 1323 01:02:21,103 --> 01:02:23,637 Hi, this is April Stuart and I am calling 1324 01:02:23,672 --> 01:02:26,206 to confirm my four o' clock audition for today. 1325 01:02:28,176 --> 01:02:29,809 Yeah, thank you. 1326 01:02:33,815 --> 01:02:36,249 Nick, I had an amazing break through yesterday 1327 01:02:36,284 --> 01:02:37,450 and I worked all night. 1328 01:02:37,486 --> 01:02:39,853 But I gotta warn you, I kind of went off 1329 01:02:39,888 --> 01:02:40,820 in a different direction. 1330 01:02:40,856 --> 01:02:41,788 How different? 1331 01:02:41,823 --> 01:02:43,056 Look, just read it. 1332 01:02:43,091 --> 01:02:45,392 Okay, I'm gonna send you the pages in a few minutes 1333 01:02:45,460 --> 01:02:46,926 and we'll talk later. 1334 01:02:48,430 --> 01:02:50,397 Hey guys, breakfast is ready. 1335 01:03:03,979 --> 01:03:06,413 Adding some new decorations? 1336 01:03:07,349 --> 01:03:11,584 No, I'm just moving things around. 1337 01:03:12,087 --> 01:03:13,386 My audition is this afternoon, 1338 01:03:13,455 --> 01:03:17,023 so I'm just trying to keep myself distracted. 1339 01:03:17,359 --> 01:03:19,793 Well, I have no doubt that you will crush it. 1340 01:03:20,762 --> 01:03:22,228 What piece are you gonna play? 1341 01:03:22,898 --> 01:03:24,130 I haven't decided yet. 1342 01:03:24,166 --> 01:03:26,266 Well, if I were you I'd play that Christmas one 1343 01:03:26,301 --> 01:03:27,534 you've been practicing. 1344 01:03:28,270 --> 01:03:30,236 I mean, look around. 1345 01:03:31,473 --> 01:03:32,473 It's you. 1346 01:03:32,708 --> 01:03:34,174 True. 1347 01:03:34,209 --> 01:03:37,410 But I just don't think it's the best piece for an audition. 1348 01:03:37,446 --> 01:03:40,714 But it's a great piece, and it shows who you are. 1349 01:03:40,749 --> 01:03:43,249 And isn't that what you want the orchestra to see? 1350 01:03:44,920 --> 01:03:47,954 I almost forgot... 1351 01:03:47,989 --> 01:03:49,422 I wanted to return your plate. 1352 01:03:49,458 --> 01:03:50,757 Thank you. 1353 01:03:50,792 --> 01:03:53,026 And let you know that I stayed up all night writing. 1354 01:03:53,095 --> 01:03:56,830 After we spoke, it dawned on me, if I don't believe 1355 01:03:56,865 --> 01:04:00,533 what I'm writing, my readers won't either. 1356 01:04:01,203 --> 01:04:03,036 And, having Chelsea and Liam around, 1357 01:04:03,071 --> 01:04:04,904 it kinda put things in perspective. 1358 01:04:06,141 --> 01:04:10,276 And then the words just started pouring out of me. 1359 01:04:11,546 --> 01:04:13,747 Well, I mean, maybe it was the cookies? 1360 01:04:15,183 --> 01:04:16,750 They definitely didn't hurt. 1361 01:04:18,220 --> 01:04:21,955 But seriously, you were the inspiration. 1362 01:04:25,360 --> 01:04:28,294 Well, hopefully I've inspired my students too. 1363 01:04:28,330 --> 01:04:29,896 Tonight's the big test. 1364 01:04:29,931 --> 01:04:31,164 Tonight? 1365 01:04:31,199 --> 01:04:32,932 It's the neighborhood Christmas caroling. 1366 01:04:34,402 --> 01:04:36,803 Maybe you'll join us? 1367 01:04:36,838 --> 01:04:39,439 Ooh, no. 1368 01:04:39,474 --> 01:04:40,673 Come on! 1369 01:04:40,709 --> 01:04:41,508 No. 1370 01:04:41,543 --> 01:04:42,543 It'll be fun. 1371 01:04:42,611 --> 01:04:44,310 You don't want me to join you. 1372 01:05:33,995 --> 01:05:35,261 Okay. 1373 01:05:35,730 --> 01:05:37,964 Hey guys, we gotta go and see my agent. 1374 01:05:51,713 --> 01:05:53,079 Thanks for coming in. 1375 01:05:53,114 --> 01:05:55,315 I felt we needed to talk this out in person. 1376 01:05:55,350 --> 01:05:56,683 That doesn't sound good. 1377 01:05:56,751 --> 01:05:58,084 No, no. 1378 01:05:58,119 --> 01:05:59,986 Not at all. 1379 01:06:00,021 --> 01:06:02,555 C'mon Nick, we've known each other for too long. 1380 01:06:02,591 --> 01:06:04,057 You hated the pages, didn't you? 1381 01:06:04,092 --> 01:06:07,460 I don't hate them, but this isn't what the publisher bought, 1382 01:06:07,495 --> 01:06:08,394 that worries me. 1383 01:06:08,430 --> 01:06:09,829 Look, I know it's different. 1384 01:06:09,865 --> 01:06:12,465 This is not just different. 1385 01:06:12,500 --> 01:06:14,400 This is a whole new genre for you. 1386 01:06:14,436 --> 01:06:15,902 Can't that be a good thing? 1387 01:06:15,937 --> 01:06:18,037 It can also be a dangerous thing. 1388 01:06:18,106 --> 01:06:21,808 We're gambling with your career here if we turn these in. 1389 01:06:23,345 --> 01:06:27,714 Well, that's a gamble I'm willing to take. 1390 01:06:33,154 --> 01:06:34,320 Merry Christmas, Nick. 1391 01:06:37,726 --> 01:06:40,126 What no gift card? 1392 01:06:51,473 --> 01:06:53,907 - Hey. - Hey. 1393 01:06:55,310 --> 01:06:57,088 Your house is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. 1394 01:06:57,112 --> 01:06:58,411 I like it. 1395 01:06:58,446 --> 01:07:00,480 Well, I figured if you can't beat 'em, 1396 01:07:00,515 --> 01:07:02,982 you might as well join 'em. 1397 01:07:03,051 --> 01:07:04,851 - Well, welcome. - Thanks. 1398 01:07:05,620 --> 01:07:06,853 Hey guys. 1399 01:07:10,358 --> 01:07:11,491 You're joining us? 1400 01:07:12,260 --> 01:07:14,027 Any objections? 1401 01:07:15,997 --> 01:07:17,630 I'm just surprised, that's all. 1402 01:07:19,801 --> 01:07:22,168 Listen, Conrad... 1403 01:07:22,203 --> 01:07:26,873 I think I owe you an apology for being such a Scrooge. 1404 01:07:33,682 --> 01:07:36,316 If you don't mind, I'd like to offer a little advice 1405 01:07:36,384 --> 01:07:38,017 on your Christmas decor... 1406 01:07:38,053 --> 01:07:40,019 Let's not push it. 1407 01:07:41,423 --> 01:07:43,189 Yeah, yeah. 1408 01:07:44,392 --> 01:07:45,692 Welcome, everybody. 1409 01:07:45,760 --> 01:07:48,828 It is so exciting to have you here once again. 1410 01:07:48,863 --> 01:07:50,563 And if everyone's ready, let's go out 1411 01:07:50,632 --> 01:07:51,998 and spread some Christmas cheer. 1412 01:07:52,067 --> 01:07:54,200 Woo! 1413 01:08:36,578 --> 01:08:38,578 - Be careful with that, it's hot. - Thank you. 1414 01:08:38,613 --> 01:08:39,412 This is really good. 1415 01:08:39,481 --> 01:08:40,847 Yeah, aren't they? 1416 01:08:45,420 --> 01:08:47,987 Great job, you guys! 1417 01:08:48,723 --> 01:08:50,356 - Hey. - Hey. 1418 01:08:50,392 --> 01:08:52,158 So, I know it's not exactly a jazz concert, 1419 01:08:52,193 --> 01:08:55,595 but you seemed to be enjoying yourself out there. 1420 01:08:55,663 --> 01:08:56,663 I did. 1421 01:08:57,168 --> 01:08:58,688 The neighborhood does this every year? 1422 01:08:59,434 --> 01:09:02,568 Every December 22nd. For the past 27 years. 1423 01:09:02,637 --> 01:09:05,004 But the live accompaniment just started a few years ago 1424 01:09:05,040 --> 01:09:06,406 when I moved here. 1425 01:09:06,441 --> 01:09:09,275 We are lucky to have you. 1426 01:09:09,310 --> 01:09:11,444 And so would any orchestra. 1427 01:09:11,513 --> 01:09:13,212 How'd the audition go? 1428 01:09:13,581 --> 01:09:14,781 Pretty good, yeah. 1429 01:09:14,816 --> 01:09:18,351 I used method number four and no hiccups. 1430 01:09:18,386 --> 01:09:20,153 Nice. 1431 01:09:20,188 --> 01:09:22,722 They said we'll hear by the end of the month. 1432 01:09:22,757 --> 01:09:26,359 So, I'm just trying to keep my mind off of it. 1433 01:09:27,128 --> 01:09:29,695 I promised the kids we'd watch a movie tonight. 1434 01:09:29,731 --> 01:09:30,997 Why don't you join us? 1435 01:09:31,032 --> 01:09:33,733 Maybe that would help you keep your mind off of it. 1436 01:09:33,768 --> 01:09:35,368 You're not writing tonight? 1437 01:09:35,403 --> 01:09:38,471 I am also trying to stay preoccupied. 1438 01:09:38,540 --> 01:09:40,006 I turned in my new pages, 1439 01:09:40,041 --> 01:09:42,375 I'm waiting to hear back from my new publisher. 1440 01:09:42,444 --> 01:09:45,878 Maybe we can stay distracted together? 1441 01:09:46,548 --> 01:09:47,680 I'll bring the popcorn? 1442 01:09:47,715 --> 01:09:49,715 One thing you should know about me, 1443 01:09:49,751 --> 01:09:53,119 I am a master popcorn popper. 1444 01:09:53,154 --> 01:09:55,221 And I thought I knew everything about you 1445 01:09:55,256 --> 01:09:56,256 from your books. 1446 01:09:56,291 --> 01:09:57,668 Well, don't you know you shouldn't judge 1447 01:09:57,692 --> 01:09:58,858 a book by it's cover? 1448 01:09:58,893 --> 01:10:00,560 Or the author. 1449 01:10:00,895 --> 01:10:02,328 We'll see. 1450 01:10:08,169 --> 01:10:09,802 - You like that falsetto? - I did! 1451 01:10:09,838 --> 01:10:10,838 That wasn't intentional. 1452 01:10:15,043 --> 01:10:18,377 I definitely think you have a career in singing. 1453 01:10:18,413 --> 01:10:19,278 You were impressed. 1454 01:10:19,314 --> 01:10:21,047 I was, I was very impressed. 1455 01:10:21,116 --> 01:10:22,348 I'll keep surprising you. 1456 01:10:22,417 --> 01:10:24,016 I definitely was. 1457 01:10:25,053 --> 01:10:30,523 We should probably do a rain check on that movie. 1458 01:10:30,558 --> 01:10:31,724 Yeah. 1459 01:10:31,793 --> 01:10:33,092 I'll see you later. 1460 01:10:39,067 --> 01:10:40,466 I wasn't expecting you. 1461 01:10:40,535 --> 01:10:44,403 Yeah, I know, I was... just about to leave you a note. 1462 01:10:45,773 --> 01:10:47,507 I'm sorry about the other night. 1463 01:10:47,809 --> 01:10:48,941 Don't be. 1464 01:10:48,977 --> 01:10:51,410 You were being honest. 1465 01:10:51,446 --> 01:10:54,046 Blunt would be more accurate. 1466 01:10:54,115 --> 01:10:56,649 And I realized we left things unresolved, 1467 01:10:56,718 --> 01:10:59,152 so I just wanted to clear the air 1468 01:10:59,187 --> 01:11:01,988 and say I don't think we should keep dating. 1469 01:11:04,959 --> 01:11:06,325 I think you're right. 1470 01:11:07,462 --> 01:11:08,995 Then there's no hard feelings. 1471 01:11:22,677 --> 01:11:24,443 Merry Christmas, Bridget. 1472 01:11:24,479 --> 01:11:26,379 Merry Christmas, Eric. 1473 01:11:34,789 --> 01:11:38,224 Thank you so much April, I know I keep asking you to watch 1474 01:11:38,293 --> 01:11:40,560 the kids, but when my agent calls and says 1475 01:11:40,595 --> 01:11:43,462 it's important I kind of gotta go and besides, if I bring 1476 01:11:43,498 --> 01:11:47,366 the kids one more time, Nick's liable to sign them as clients. 1477 01:11:47,402 --> 01:11:48,434 I'm happy to help. 1478 01:11:48,503 --> 01:11:49,980 Besides, the best part about Christmas 1479 01:11:50,004 --> 01:11:51,904 is wrapping presents, right guys? 1480 01:11:51,940 --> 01:11:53,439 I like getting them better. 1481 01:11:53,508 --> 01:11:54,574 Listen to this guy. 1482 01:11:54,642 --> 01:11:55,775 Get in the house. 1483 01:12:00,615 --> 01:12:04,584 Hey sorry about the interruption last night. 1484 01:12:05,920 --> 01:12:07,853 If you're available, 1485 01:12:07,922 --> 01:12:10,256 would you be up for giving it another try tonight? 1486 01:12:10,325 --> 01:12:13,559 I mean that is, if you're free of course. 1487 01:12:13,595 --> 01:12:16,062 I'm sorry, I'm working tonight. 1488 01:12:17,565 --> 01:12:19,299 - Okay. - Good luck. 1489 01:12:19,334 --> 01:12:23,603 Thanks, I think I just might need it. 1490 01:12:23,638 --> 01:12:29,793 I'm glad you're sitting down, because the publishers... 1491 01:12:33,681 --> 01:12:35,615 Loved your pages! 1492 01:12:35,650 --> 01:12:38,751 In fact, they wanna sign you to two sequels. 1493 01:12:38,820 --> 01:12:41,087 What? Are you serious? 1494 01:12:41,122 --> 01:12:42,588 Boom-shacka-lacka! 1495 01:12:42,624 --> 01:12:44,257 I don't even know what to say. 1496 01:12:44,325 --> 01:12:46,459 How about you were right and I was wrong? 1497 01:12:46,494 --> 01:12:49,095 Well, I'm not one to throw things back in someone's face. 1498 01:12:49,163 --> 01:12:50,329 No, no, I deserve it. 1499 01:12:50,365 --> 01:12:51,530 Especially this time. 1500 01:12:51,599 --> 01:12:54,267 You were right on with the new direction. 1501 01:12:54,302 --> 01:12:56,202 They think this is gonna be huge. 1502 01:12:56,237 --> 01:12:57,737 We can't use the old title, 1503 01:12:57,772 --> 01:13:00,873 so they want to know what you gon' call it. 1504 01:13:01,409 --> 01:13:04,243 How Christmas heals the heart. 1505 01:13:04,279 --> 01:13:06,045 - Sounds like a winner. - Right? 1506 01:13:06,080 --> 01:13:07,080 I need a copy, baby. 1507 01:13:12,320 --> 01:13:14,920 You just pull it and then you get the big release. 1508 01:13:14,956 --> 01:13:18,124 That's so cool. 1509 01:13:18,159 --> 01:13:22,428 I don't think this one is ours. 1510 01:13:22,463 --> 01:13:25,197 It's probably for your Grandma. 1511 01:13:25,266 --> 01:13:27,033 No, Uncle Eric bought Grandma a watch. 1512 01:13:27,068 --> 01:13:28,501 We wrapped it yesterday. 1513 01:13:28,536 --> 01:13:30,703 Then who's this for? 1514 01:13:30,772 --> 01:13:33,205 It's probably for Bridget. 1515 01:13:33,241 --> 01:13:36,509 We'll let Uncle Eric wrap that one himself. 1516 01:13:41,549 --> 01:13:44,350 Hey mom, how's my favorite lady feeling today? 1517 01:13:44,385 --> 01:13:46,319 Better, but I'm still a little weak. 1518 01:13:46,354 --> 01:13:48,654 Doctor wants me to stay in one more day. 1519 01:13:48,723 --> 01:13:50,990 That's terrific! 1520 01:13:51,025 --> 01:13:52,692 You sound awfully happy. 1521 01:13:52,760 --> 01:13:55,294 I got some great news from my publisher today. 1522 01:13:55,363 --> 01:13:56,429 They loved my book. 1523 01:13:56,497 --> 01:13:59,098 Oh honey, I'm so proud of you! 1524 01:13:59,133 --> 01:14:01,767 And if this doesn't prove you don't have a Christmas jinx, 1525 01:14:01,836 --> 01:14:03,703 I don't know what will. 1526 01:14:05,506 --> 01:14:07,973 Eric, I have to go lie down. 1527 01:14:08,009 --> 01:14:10,409 I'm feeling a little tired just now. 1528 01:14:10,445 --> 01:14:11,644 Bye. 1529 01:14:13,414 --> 01:14:16,482 I'll be back in a minute. I'll see you at the house. 1530 01:14:17,318 --> 01:14:19,085 That's really great news, Eric. 1531 01:14:19,153 --> 01:14:20,286 Congratulations! 1532 01:14:20,321 --> 01:14:21,665 Hey, how about I open a bottle of champagne 1533 01:14:21,689 --> 01:14:25,791 and we celebrate tonight when you get back from work? 1534 01:14:25,827 --> 01:14:29,595 I usually get off pretty late and I'm tired so... 1535 01:14:29,664 --> 01:14:32,732 Okay, well, how about a rain check? 1536 01:14:32,767 --> 01:14:34,533 I don't think so. 1537 01:14:35,737 --> 01:14:38,104 Is something wrong? 1538 01:14:39,374 --> 01:14:42,174 I just, I don't think it's a good idea. 1539 01:14:42,210 --> 01:14:46,011 Look, I have a student coming in a few minutes and I... 1540 01:14:46,047 --> 01:14:47,780 Congratulations again. 1541 01:14:57,358 --> 01:14:59,192 Wake up, sleepy heads. 1542 01:14:59,227 --> 01:15:01,094 Up, up, up! Come on. 1543 01:15:01,129 --> 01:15:02,161 Five more minutes. 1544 01:15:02,197 --> 01:15:04,063 Is it Christmas already? 1545 01:15:04,099 --> 01:15:08,167 Not until tomorrow but I have a surprise for you. 1546 01:15:08,203 --> 01:15:09,569 Come on, getup! 1547 01:15:09,604 --> 01:15:10,636 Gotta get dressed. 1548 01:15:10,705 --> 01:15:11,705 Let's go! 1549 01:15:16,211 --> 01:15:17,643 I know you guys are disappointed 1550 01:15:17,679 --> 01:15:19,378 your Mom and Dad aren't back yet, 1551 01:15:19,414 --> 01:15:21,459 so I thought maybe we could start a tradition of our own. 1552 01:15:21,483 --> 01:15:22,714 Just the three of us. 1553 01:15:22,792 --> 01:15:25,744 Go on, go get your skates. I'll meet you over there. 1554 01:15:30,458 --> 01:15:31,958 Hey, man. Glad you made it. 1555 01:15:32,027 --> 01:15:33,192 Thanks, where are your kids? 1556 01:15:33,228 --> 01:15:35,795 They're already on the ice. 1557 01:15:35,830 --> 01:15:39,299 So how is Santa and his reindeer doing? 1558 01:15:40,635 --> 01:15:42,435 What are you talking about? 1559 01:15:42,470 --> 01:15:44,637 Your front lawn. 1560 01:15:44,673 --> 01:15:46,472 That was you! 1561 01:15:46,508 --> 01:15:48,574 Wait, you didn't figure it out? 1562 01:15:48,610 --> 01:15:51,110 Obviously not. 1563 01:15:51,146 --> 01:15:53,613 It's a good thing you're not a mystery writer. 1564 01:15:57,352 --> 01:15:59,252 We should put that one on the tree. 1565 01:15:59,287 --> 01:16:00,186 Yeah. 1566 01:16:00,221 --> 01:16:01,654 Looks pretty good, doesn't it? 1567 01:16:01,690 --> 01:16:03,623 That's a lot of turkey for just us. 1568 01:16:03,658 --> 01:16:05,091 Left overs are the best part. 1569 01:16:05,126 --> 01:16:07,527 I don't care if it's just the three of us. 1570 01:16:07,562 --> 01:16:10,229 We are gonna have a Christmas Eve to remember. 1571 01:16:10,265 --> 01:16:11,965 Can we invite April? 1572 01:16:12,000 --> 01:16:15,101 I thought about that, but I know she's working tonight. 1573 01:16:15,136 --> 01:16:17,670 And besides, I think she might be mad at me. 1574 01:16:17,706 --> 01:16:18,805 What for? 1575 01:16:18,840 --> 01:16:20,073 I wish I knew. 1576 01:16:20,108 --> 01:16:21,841 Do you think it's about that necklace? 1577 01:16:21,876 --> 01:16:22,842 What necklace? 1578 01:16:22,877 --> 01:16:24,310 The one you bought for Bridget. 1579 01:16:24,346 --> 01:16:26,112 I didn't buy Bridget a necklace. 1580 01:16:26,147 --> 01:16:27,447 Well, April said you did. 1581 01:16:27,515 --> 01:16:29,882 It was in the bag of presents we were wrapping. 1582 01:16:29,951 --> 01:16:31,818 She said you should wrap it yourself. 1583 01:16:31,886 --> 01:16:34,253 Now it makes sense. 1584 01:16:34,322 --> 01:16:35,755 It does? 1585 01:16:35,790 --> 01:16:38,624 Yeah, I'll explain it to you in a few years. 1586 01:16:46,001 --> 01:16:48,901 Sorry April, we need to talk. 1587 01:16:54,142 --> 01:16:55,441 Hey, how was last night? 1588 01:16:55,510 --> 01:16:56,709 How did it go? 1589 01:16:56,745 --> 01:16:57,977 It didn't. 1590 01:16:58,013 --> 01:16:59,579 What do you mean? 1591 01:16:59,614 --> 01:17:02,415 His girlfriend was there waiting for him when we got home. 1592 01:17:02,784 --> 01:17:05,852 I'm so sorry, April. 1593 01:17:05,887 --> 01:17:07,420 It'll be okay. 1594 01:17:43,758 --> 01:17:47,994 Uncle Eric, this is kinda lumpy. 1595 01:17:49,297 --> 01:17:51,864 Who could that be? 1596 01:17:51,900 --> 01:17:54,300 Maybe it's Santa. 1597 01:17:54,335 --> 01:17:57,003 It's way too early, Uncle Eric. 1598 01:17:57,038 --> 01:17:58,805 You're too smart for your own good. 1599 01:18:01,409 --> 01:18:02,775 Surprise! 1600 01:18:02,844 --> 01:18:04,343 - You're back! - We made it! 1601 01:18:04,379 --> 01:18:05,978 - Hey! - Hey you! 1602 01:18:06,014 --> 01:18:07,280 Smells like turkey in here. 1603 01:18:07,348 --> 01:18:09,482 Yeah! 1604 01:18:09,517 --> 01:18:14,587 So nice to see you! 1605 01:18:25,200 --> 01:18:26,477 We decorated it ourselves! 1606 01:18:27,802 --> 01:18:29,102 Did you really? 1607 01:18:29,137 --> 01:18:30,703 How long did that take you? 1608 01:18:30,738 --> 01:18:32,438 A long time. 1609 01:18:32,474 --> 01:18:35,908 Mom, should you be out in your condition? 1610 01:18:35,944 --> 01:18:39,612 About that... 1611 01:18:39,647 --> 01:18:41,180 I missed you so much! 1612 01:18:41,216 --> 01:18:43,116 Let me see you, let me see you. 1613 01:18:43,151 --> 01:18:45,284 I was never actually sick, 1614 01:18:45,320 --> 01:18:47,220 I kind of lied about having the flu. 1615 01:18:47,255 --> 01:18:50,156 Well, if you wanted to get rid of the kids that badly, 1616 01:18:50,191 --> 01:18:52,091 you could have just been honest with me. 1617 01:18:52,127 --> 01:18:55,027 Actually, you were the kid I wanted to get rid of. 1618 01:18:55,096 --> 01:18:57,029 I just thought that if you were forced 1619 01:18:57,065 --> 01:18:59,065 to take on some responsibility you'd grow 1620 01:18:59,134 --> 01:19:02,101 and you know, let go of the past. 1621 01:19:02,137 --> 01:19:04,971 And you know what sweetheart, from what I've seen this week, 1622 01:19:05,006 --> 01:19:06,973 I think it worked. 1623 01:19:07,008 --> 01:19:08,941 Now, I hope you're too mad at me, 1624 01:19:11,146 --> 01:19:14,881 I started to feel guilty around day three. 1625 01:19:15,917 --> 01:19:17,183 I'm not mad. 1626 01:19:17,218 --> 01:19:18,651 I get why you did it... 1627 01:19:19,220 --> 01:19:21,654 but maybe you should be the writer in the family... 1628 01:19:21,689 --> 01:19:22,855 Definitely fiction. 1629 01:19:25,059 --> 01:19:26,893 Look at that tree! 1630 01:19:26,928 --> 01:19:28,194 Yeah! 1631 01:19:28,263 --> 01:19:31,130 You know, that is the largest tree I've ever seen 1632 01:19:31,199 --> 01:19:32,398 in anyone's house. 1633 01:19:32,467 --> 01:19:34,500 I thought it was like the ones you get every year. 1634 01:19:34,569 --> 01:19:36,003 What? No. 1635 01:19:39,841 --> 01:19:41,941 Honey, this turkey is absolutely delicious. 1636 01:19:41,976 --> 01:19:43,643 I basted the turkey for an hour. 1637 01:19:43,678 --> 01:19:45,845 Where did you learn how to cook like this? 1638 01:19:45,914 --> 01:19:48,681 I wrote a book, which you obviously didn't read. 1639 01:19:48,716 --> 01:19:50,049 Has anyone read my book!? 1640 01:19:50,118 --> 01:19:52,385 Has anyone read my recipe book, I really wanna know! 1641 01:19:52,420 --> 01:19:54,520 Honey, honey tell us about your trip. 1642 01:19:54,556 --> 01:19:58,124 We spent the last 24 hours flying home by way of Moscow, 1643 01:19:58,159 --> 01:19:59,559 Brussels, and London. 1644 01:19:59,594 --> 01:20:03,162 But hey, at least we made it back for Christmas, right? 1645 01:20:03,231 --> 01:20:05,598 And you two really came through for us, thank you. 1646 01:20:05,667 --> 01:20:07,833 We were happy to help, weren't we mom? 1647 01:20:09,604 --> 01:20:11,971 Looks like Uncle Eric kept you two busy. 1648 01:20:12,006 --> 01:20:13,906 It was more like they kept me busy. 1649 01:20:13,942 --> 01:20:16,542 Yeah, and we haven't even tell you about the ice skating 1650 01:20:16,578 --> 01:20:18,022 and the Christmas caroling with April. 1651 01:20:18,046 --> 01:20:20,446 Yeah, that was so much fun... 1652 01:20:20,481 --> 01:20:24,350 Okay so someone needs to fill us in and let us know who April is. 1653 01:20:24,419 --> 01:20:27,587 I thought the last girl you were dating was named Bridget. 1654 01:20:27,655 --> 01:20:30,323 Well, the word 'was' pretty much sums up that relationship. 1655 01:20:30,358 --> 01:20:33,859 Okay, I'm a little confused here, as to who April is. 1656 01:20:33,895 --> 01:20:36,929 She lives two doors down, she was great with Liam and Chelsea. 1657 01:20:36,965 --> 01:20:38,397 Wasn't she, guys? 1658 01:20:38,433 --> 01:20:40,066 So, why isn't she here tonight? 1659 01:20:40,134 --> 01:20:42,802 Because she doesn't seem to be talking to me right now. 1660 01:20:42,870 --> 01:20:46,005 Sounds like more than just a neighbor to me. 1661 01:20:46,040 --> 01:20:49,242 Yeah well, I was kinda hoping that would be the case, 1662 01:20:49,277 --> 01:20:51,277 but I guess I blew it somehow. 1663 01:20:51,312 --> 01:20:53,312 Okay Romeo, so if she lives next door, 1664 01:20:53,381 --> 01:20:57,016 why don't you just go over and tell her how you feel? 1665 01:20:57,051 --> 01:20:58,651 Cause she's not home. 1666 01:21:00,221 --> 01:21:02,688 But I know where she is. 1667 01:21:04,292 --> 01:21:05,791 What am I doing? 1668 01:21:07,996 --> 01:21:09,662 I'm sorry, guys. 1669 01:21:09,731 --> 01:21:10,963 I gotta go! 1670 01:21:11,032 --> 01:21:12,164 Thanks for the advice, sis. 1671 01:21:12,200 --> 01:21:13,966 What? 1672 01:21:26,914 --> 01:21:28,414 We need to talk. 1673 01:21:28,449 --> 01:21:29,682 I can't, I'm working. 1674 01:21:29,717 --> 01:21:31,817 I'm not going anywhere until you listen to me. 1675 01:21:32,086 --> 01:21:33,519 There's nothing to say. 1676 01:21:33,554 --> 01:21:38,057 You have a girlfriend, I misread the signals, no harm done. 1677 01:21:38,860 --> 01:21:40,037 You didn't misread any signals. 1678 01:21:40,061 --> 01:21:41,761 Bridget and I are not a couple. 1679 01:21:41,796 --> 01:21:43,763 She just came over last night to apologize, 1680 01:21:43,798 --> 01:21:45,765 and we wished each other well. 1681 01:21:45,833 --> 01:21:48,467 And, about that necklace you saw... 1682 01:21:49,203 --> 01:21:53,306 I bought it for you, no one else. 1683 01:21:53,341 --> 01:21:55,474 I told you the first time I saw it, 1684 01:21:55,543 --> 01:21:57,510 it was meant for you. 1685 01:21:59,013 --> 01:22:00,746 And maybe I am too... 1686 01:22:03,284 --> 01:22:04,784 maybe we're meant for each other. 1687 01:22:10,992 --> 01:22:14,226 And you don't even write romance novels. 1688 01:22:14,295 --> 01:22:15,628 I'd rather live one. 1689 01:22:25,840 --> 01:22:27,940 How's that for a happy ending? 1690 01:22:28,976 --> 01:22:30,343 Well, it's not over yet. 1691 01:22:30,378 --> 01:22:32,812 I heard from the orchestra, I'm in! 1692 01:22:32,847 --> 01:22:34,380 Yes! 1693 01:22:37,018 --> 01:22:40,453 By the way, what are you doing New Years Eve? 1694 01:22:41,923 --> 01:22:43,589 You mind if I steal April tonight? 1695 01:22:43,624 --> 01:22:45,424 You two get out of here! 1696 01:22:48,129 --> 01:22:49,161 Bye! 1697 01:22:50,765 --> 01:22:52,231 Merry Christmas! 1697 01:22:53,305 --> 01:22:59,576 Support us and become VIP member to remove all ads from www.OpenSubtitles.org 118217