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[♪]

[cheering, cross-talking]

[♪]

Love it! Love it!

[♪]

Wait, wait, that's it!

[♪]

[♪]

Stand up, all together.

[♪]

[♪]

I don't want you to go.

It's only for four days Claire and then we'll be married.

Why can't we just elope tonight?

Claire, I make a beautiful wedding for you,

and besides you have to work.

I'll quit.

You?

I don't think so.

I feel terrible. You're stuck handling the

wedding arrangements all by yourself.

It is perfect.

It is exactly why I have Michele.

He and I will take care of everything.

So call me as soon as you get to Aspen.

The second my plane touches the ground.

You have your phone?

Oh not again!

I must have left it by your bed.

Oh, you did.

What did I do before you, huh?

I don't even want to know.

Lorenzo...

Excuse me...

We must go or we will miss the plane.

Do not worry senorina, I promise,

your wedding will be magnifico.

Why can't we fly?

Because, driving is more fun.

Did you bring Toby's leash?

Not to me.

It's boring.

Then read a book.

There is no excuse to be bored - ever.

Can't we fly just once?

Kelly driving to Grandma's is a Christmas tradition.

Done it every year since before you were born.

It always sucks.

You're psyched for a road trip aren't you Toby?

Aren't you buddy?[barking]

We're off on another grand adventure!

Right.

What's this geezer music?

It's called Rock and Roll. Can we listen to something

from this century. Fine, you're the deejay.

Thank you.

♪ [hip hop]

Dad stop it.

I'm gettin' down!

If you keep doing that I'm going to get out.

What?

Dad, stop.

Pow!

Stop! You're not cool!

If you can't take a little funky stuff,

I don't know what's up.

[♪]

Getting nervous?

Not nervous exactly, more like excited, and nervous.

I shouldn't eat that ...

I feel bloated.

Do I look bloated to you?

N'naa, you've had like three olives,

I don't think that would cause bloat.

No, but are you sure?

I feel enormous.

You're a freak.

Okay, okay.

So you're good?

No reservations?

Why do you think I should be having reservations?

No, of course not, not at all.

Seems a little quick though.

N'naa, I've known him for years.

Yeah, but you only got nasty of late.

Oh please!

And then there's the Italian thing.

What Italian thing?

Come on Claire everyone knows Italian men love women,

lots of women.

That's ridiculous.

That's like me saying because you're black

you must love watermelon.

I do love watermelon.

It's about the only thing I can eat...

Oh that's not the point and you know it.

You just don't like Lorenzo.

Oh that is so not true.

I love Lorenzo, I do.

He's smart, funny...

considerate...

gorgeous and on top of all of that he's rich too.

This is man is perfection in pants.

Oh I get it, you're jealous.

Claire, it's just a little surprising.

N'naa, I love him.

He's the one.

Be happy for me.

I am. Come here.

Miss Jameson, for you...

And who are those from?

I miss you already, Lorenzo.

Okay, I'm jealous.

This is not a promising start.

What are you talking about.

It's a minor setback.

I told you we should have flown.

Okay, hit the gas.

[revving]

This is some adventure Dad!

Okay cut it, I think I see what's wrong.

Oh hey Mike.

Saw your wife at pilates.

Enjoy your lunch.

[phone rings]

Orchids? Really?

Si, Michele found them.

Oh I thought we agreed on roses.

You'll love them.

They're sexy and exotic just like you.

How am I going to argue with that?

Bravo.

I'll order them today.

God, I miss you.

Wish I was there.

Soon.

Amore mia.

Amore mio.

A Christmas wedding, that is so romantic.

It's Christmas Eve actually.

His idea.

Well no coal in your stocking this year, right?

Has this guy got a brother?

No, unfortunately, just sisters.

Just my luck.

So he is from Colorado.

No, no.

He just vacations there.

He owns this beautiful chalet in Aspen.

Oh, now we're talking... Aspen?

Oh he was born in Italy.

Oh.

Something wrong with that?

No, no, no, no.

Italy's a beautiful country.

It sure is.

Yeah, and they have really great food, I hear.

The best.

Italians...

Yeah...

What do you mean?

Nothing, nothing, nothing.

No. What?

It's...

I dated an Italian guy once...

and he dumped me for my best friend

and then he turned around and married her sister

and I heard he even slept with the mother.

Well that's a terrible story.

Tell me about it.

But what does that have to do with my fiancé?

Nothing. Nothing.

Your fiancé is probably a great guy.

[phone rings]

Hello.

Oh hi Tracy, what's up?

You're kidding!

Thank you!

No, thank you.

Oh you just made my day.

And a merry Christmas to you.

Good news! The best.

My shoot was cancelled and now I can go to Aspen

a couple of days early and surprise Lorenzo.

He loves surprises.

Yeah, so did mine.

I found him this one time--Are done here?

Yeah we're done.

You have a wedding to go to!

[engine sputter]

Damn.

What's happening?

Nothing Honey, go back to sleep.

Just another minor setback.

Well it's a cinch to fix but I just don't have the part.

I can send a guy to Omaha tomorrow to get it.

I guess that's what we'll do then.

Any place to stay around here?

Just the Ritz up the street there.

Yup, there's a vacancy, as usual.

Another adventure. Great.

So glad we didn't fly, this is much more fun.

What'd I tell you.

You're in luck. We just had a cancellation

and believe me there are not very many of those to be had.

Great, I'll take it.

It's a middle seat in coach.

Oh, there's nothing in business seating?

It is a miracle we even have this with the holidays.

Fine, I'll take it.

What time does it get me in?

You should be in Aspen by late morning.

Barring any unforseen delays, of course.

Not going to happen.

This is my lucky day, I can feel it.

Oh! Excuse me.

Watch it lady, those shoes are new.

Sorry.

Sorry...

Hi.

Hi.

I'm Enid.

Don't you just love traveling, it's so exciting.

Are you going skiing at Aspen?

No.

Well, maybe...

Actually I'm getting married.

Oh, married.

Oh my isn't that nice.

Now me, I've done it six times.

My first husband's name was Lester.

And my second one... let's not mention him.

And then one day...

Do you want to eat over there?

Or can you wait until Omaha?

Ew. Let's wait.

Deal.

...it was the worst day of my life.

On my way home from Cecil's funeral,

oh God rest his soul,

I got rear-ended by Norm.

Go figure it.

That was him. Look at those muscles.

Oh.

Oh he was as dumb as a stick but a real bobcat in the sack.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is your second officer speaking.

We're having some technical difficulties

and we're going to be diverting our flight

to Omaha today.

What?

We expect to be at the gate in Omaha in 15 minutes.

Omaha is near Aspen right?

Um...

I'm not sure.

Oh, I was dreaming lady.

Cheerleaders everywhere.

You wrecked it.

Next!

No, it's still my turn.

It's still my turn.

You don't understand.

I have to get to Aspen.

I'm getting married in three days.

I do understand but all of our flights today

are booked solid.

What about tomorrow?

Same thing.

I can wait list you if you like.

There must be some way to get there, I mean...

oh, I know, I'll drive.

Good luck.

You won't find a rental car this time of year.

Look, the best thing that we can offer you

is a return flight to Chicago.

No I am not going back.

Is there a bus?

There must be a bus station.

Well yes, but it's half way...

May I have the address please?

Thank you so much and Merry Christmas.

Ho, ho, ho.

Thank you ma'am.

Merry Christmas.

What's good?

Nothing.

Ladies and gents

we're just getting the late bags onto the bus,

we'll be on our way to Lincoln in just a few minutes...

Nice and cozy eh?

Yes.

Care for a swig?

No, it's against my religion.

Amen!

Ladies and gents, this is Lincoln.

We have a station stop for ten minutes.

That last step's a doozey.

Oh, hey, hey.

Ow.

Hey there, hey you okay?

Yes, I think so.

Oh my, my hair is going to get ruined in this rain.

Hey, hey, hey, have I got the thing for you.

Oh, oh.

Try it, try it, it will work.

Hey.

Thank you.

Do you know where I get the bus to Aspen?

Aspen?

There ain't no bus to Aspen,

you got to go out of Wichita.

But they told me in Omaha...

oh never mind.

Do you know what time the bus leaves for Wichita?

I think there's one at midnight.

Midnight?

I can't wait that long.

I have to get to Aspen.

What am I gonna do?

I don't know.

Excuse me, I am very sorry, very sorry,

but I am hearing that you are looking for a ride to Aspen,

yes?

Oh yes, are you going there?

No, but very close, very close.

Denver.

Close is good enough.

Could you give me a ride?

It would be giving me much pleasure.

Thank you, thank you.

Good Lord.

Come, please.

How cozy,

sort of like a campfire,

with no hotdogs...

...or fire.

It's kind of chilly in here, huh?

I don't suppose one of you has an extra jacket?

Yes, please.

I have worn that since I left my country ten months ago.

Warm, very warm.

Thank you, thank you.

It is giving me muchleasure.

I'll just put this on too.

I'm Claire Jameson by the way.

And you are?

Tiny Snoates

Oh, obviously an ironical nick name.

What do you mean?

It's my Grandmother's name.

Your grandmother's name was Tiny?

Hell no, my grandmother's name was Snoates.

Right. Yeah.

And you are?

I'm Cootie Dumar.

[laugh]

Wow!

Brutal!

You must have been tormented in grade school.

Why do you say that?

Because of cooties, you know...

surely you've not saying you've never heard of...

I love the matching outfits.

What's so special about Benny's Buns anyway?

Well last year a guy got one that looked exactly

like Mother Theresa.

Come on!

You think I'm kidding?

I heard they got a shrine over near Lincoln.

That better not be why we drove two hours

out of our way.

It's not.

Oh, oh wow.

Excuse me?

This is the best thing I've ever had in my life.

Can't get that in an airplane can you?

We have to move here so we can have these all the time.

Play your cards right I might even take you

to the International Hub Cap Museum.

You'd like that wouldn't you?

Oh yes I would.

[dog barking]

Okay, that's weird.

No, no, not you Operator,

the town is called Ogalala,

if you can believe that.

Okay I need a pen,

do you have anything I can write with?

Would you mind not smoking, I'm really allergic.

Thanks.

There has to be a car rental place.

What kind of a city doesn't have a Hertz or something?

Please check again.

This idiot is telling me that there is no car rental agency

in Ogalala.

I mean where are we, Mars?

[coughing]

[phone rings]

Pronto.

Oh Lorenzo, it's so good to hear your voice.

Ah Claire, I am so glad you called.

We've decided on the theme.

A theme?

It's going to be a Venetian Masked Ball.

Our wedding?

Si, isn't that amazing?

Wow, it seems like a lot to organize in only three days.

Oh Michele has it all, the mask,

the waiter costume,

little gondolas, [unclear]

You love it?

Uh, no, I don't.

You don't?

I guess I was just picturing something

a little less 'fantastico'.

It's going to be beautiful Claire,

very elegant and Italian.

Can I have a hot water with lemon, please?

Let me email you a picture.

Um, you know, I am just up to my ears on this shoot

just now, so I tell you what, if you like it,

I'm sure it will be wonderful.

Okay here we are, hot water and lemon.

Yeah.

Hey, what are you doing? You can't do that.

Claire what's happening?

I got to run! Model vomiting!

[tires screeching]

You can't do this, oh please, oh god...

Don't forget your bags! [laughter]

[laughter]

Are you okay?

Why would you ask that?

Well, for starters those guys just threw your suitcase

off the back of their truck.

Oh yeah, that.

Dad, that's the woman.

What woman?

The one I've been seeing everywhere.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Come on let's help her.

Can we help?

No I'm fine.

No problem, I've got everything under control.

No problem.

Can you please not fondle my underwear?

I wasn't fondling it, I was looking at it.

Well how would you feel if I fondled your underwear?

Whatever makes you happy.

Can we give you a ride somewhere?

Not unless you're going to Aspen.

We're not.

I didn't think so.

We're going to Vale.

You are, really?

Well that's near Aspen right?

Ah, sort of.

Do you think I could catch a ride with you guys?

There's not much room in our truck.

Oh please, please.

I'll do anything.

I'll pay for gas, for food, I mean really anything.

I'll buy you Christmas presents.

I just got to get out of this place.

What, and leave beautiful Ogalala?

Please I'm desperate.

I'm getting married on Sunday...

and I'm really a nice person, really I am.

I can give you references.

Today has just been a total disaster.

I've been on a plane, a bus, a truck and now of course

there's no rental car agency in this city,

and my cell phone battery is getting low,

and I just... please...

just look at me.

Please.

[barking]

Guess we should be properly introduced.

I'm Tom Pullman and this is my daughter Hillary.

Hilly.

You're name sounds so familiar.

Have we met before?

I don't think so.

You sure?

I'd remember.

And you are?

Oh I'm sorry, I'm Clare Jameson.

About ready dear?

We should get going.

Okay, I guess it's hopeless anyhow.

Do you mind if I plug this in?

Sorry, the lighter doesn't work.

It doesn't?

Oh man, my battery is almost out.

Don't worry, that thing probably won't work

out here anyway.

Don't be silly, there's reception everywhere.

Wait a minute...

those no signal, I have no bars.

Told you.

But you don't understand, I have wedding plans to make;

I have to call my office.

I can't afford to be out of contact.

What do you want me to do about it?

I don't know, don't you have a CB radio or something?

Roger that, no Big Mama.

Sorry, they didn't teach trucker in my high school.

I'm sure they didn't.

[loud bang]Oh hell!

I think I have a flat.

Oh come on.

Everybody out.

You almost done?

I really do need to use the phone.

There's a town up ahead;

we can stop there if you really have to.

I do, I really, really do.

Where are we anyhow, should we be on a highway?

This is a more direct route,

besides you see more of the country on the back roads.

Oh I've seen enough of the country in the last 2 days

to last me a lifetime.

Give me civilization any day.

You can have it.

[beeping sound]

So you're getting married?

Christmas Eve.

That is so cool.

Isn't that cool?

Way cool.

So what's your husband,

I mean the guy you're marrying, like?

He's funny and smart and he adores me.

So romantic.

What's he do?

He owns a cable company in Italy.

He's Italian?

Yeah.

Oh.

What do you mean 'oh'?

Nothing, just oh, like uh huh.

Are you sure?Yes.

Geez lady it was an exclamation,

not an editorial comment.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm just a little sensitive

on the subject lately because everyone I talk to seems to

have this attitude about Italians.

You saying my daughter's anti-Italian?

I like Italians.

No, I'm sure you do...

I'm sure she does.

I'm sorry, forget it.

I'm really sorry.

I'm sorry.

[barking]

Hey Dad, I'm gonna take Toby for a walk.

[whispers] No!

Okay honey, don't be too long okay, okay?

Want to go for a walk?

Good boy.

[♪]

Oh, no thank you I'm not eating.

I'd just like a double latte.

With or without soy milk?

Regular milk is fine.

He's kidding.

Oh you don't have soy milk?

We don't have lattes either.

Just regular old fashioned coffee.

What blend?

Folgers.

Well I guess that's what I'm having.

Make that two.

This certainly is rustic;

sort of early faux dive.

Nothing faux about it.

Oh this cream looks like it's older than I am.

That old huh?

Funny.

Could we just have some fresh cream?

Sure.

There you go.

If you're really hungry I've got some fresh baked scones.

Oh, you do?

No.

Everybody's a comedian.

Dad, dad, Toby ran away!

What are you talking about?

He went after a rabbit and I couldn't hold on to his leash.

Oh geez.

Come on we've got to find the dog.

He'll come back won't he?

I don't know, he goes a little brain dead

when he's chasing rabbits.

He could be in Wyoming by now.

We'll have more luck if all three of us look.

Come on.

Sure.

Come on.

Toby!

Come on!

Nice doggy, come on,

I've got a wedding to go to.

Please don't do this to me.

Come on.

Doggie!

Come on boy.

Toby!

Doggie! oh doggie.

Toby...

[calling Toby]

He's lost.

We'll find him.

But how can you be sure?

It's just am.

Don't you have a dog whistle or something?

If he's not coming when we call,

then what good would a dog whistle do?

I don't know I was just thinking out loud here.

Well don't.

What happens if we don't find him?

We're not leaving here until we do.

Are you suggesting that we stay here over night?

We don't have much choice.

There's a motel over next to the restaurant,

we'll stay there.

But I have to get to Aspen.

Look lady, it's not my fault the dog ran away.

Are you blaming me?

Yeah, as a matter of fact I am.

If it wasn't for you we never would have stopped here.

That's just great!

Fine, go ahead, blame me,

but I'm not staying in this God-forsaken place.

Then get another ride 'cause we're not leaving.

Fine, I will.

Whoa!

Oh my goodness.

[laughter]

Stop it.

Yeah, hardy har, har.

Help me out of here.

The last step's a doozey.

So much for my winter white.

You look fine.

I do?

No.

You're a mess.

And Doby's still missing.

Toby.

Whatever.

Come on, we should get you inside before you freeze.

This is all you have?

Well the other 7 units are all tore up for repairs.

You should come back this summer,

we're putting in a sauna.

Oh like a Sioux sweat lodge?

Hell no.

Swedish sauna.

Oh, this place is going to look great.

DSL, games room and an espresso machine.

It's gonna be sweet.

But you must have someplace else where one person

could sleep.

Could sleep in one of the other rooms;

got no windows yet.

Be pretty cold.

But there are only 2 beds in here.

I'll get a rollaway.

Dad, I think something just ran under the bed.

Probably a mouse.

A mouse?

Or a rat.

A rat?

Yeah.

Here we go.

That was fast.

Do you know that you have an infestation of mice or rats?

Sure do.

Don't worry though, they're friendly.

Snug as three bugs in a rug.

Well it certainly is cozy.

Well I'll let you get settled.

If you need anything else the name's Chaba.

I'll let you settle up in the morning.

Thank you.

I told you three times

the dress needs to be Aspen by the 23rd.

Yeah, you do that.

Don't worry, I'm sure your dad will find him.

How do you know?

He just strikes me as the kind of guy

who's not gonna quit until he does.

So tell me something about yourself.

What do you want to know?

I don't know.

What grade are you in?

Eight.

Do you like it?

It sucks.

Yeah 8th grade does suck.

I was a whale in 8th grade.

No way, you're like a stick.

Trust me I was a total, I was a total whale.

My nickname was Moby

and it was not in honor of the singer.

I find that hard to believe.

So where's your mom spending Christmas?

Bad question?

No.

Yeah, it's pretty hard to talk about it.

I'm sorry, forget I asked.

She's dead.

Oh Hilly, I'm so sorry, I didn't know.

It's okay.

I'm used to it.

There's no way you could have known.

When did she die?

When I was little, right before I turned two.

I'm so sorry.

Yeah me too.

It would have been nice to know her.

I don't ever really remember her.

It's really hard.

You have no idea.

Yeah I do.

My mom died when I was seven.

Then you understand.

Yeah, I do.

[door opens]

Did you find him?

I'm sorry honey, no.

Don't worry we'll find him.

There's nothing more we can do tonight.

How long has she been in there?

I don't know, a while.

Wish she'd hurry up.

I need to use the facilities.

You're a guy.

Go outside.

Yeah the shoot's going really great.

We should be wrapped right on schedule, yeah.

How about you, how's it all going?

Ah, the masks held up at customs,

the ice sculptor has the u

and we're running out of time.

Are you having second thoughts?

Second thoughts, Claire, no I love you.

I just hope we made the right decision.

I was talking about the Venetian thing.

Oh.

What's going on Lorenzo?

Is something wrong?

No, no, it's nothing.

Well whatever it is, you can tell me.

Forgive me Cara it's been a long day.

I'm very tired; let's talk tomorrow.

I love you.

I love you too.

[sound of dog whining]

[barking]

Toby!

Good boy Toby.

Toby, silly boy.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Dad, dad, get up!

Toby's back!

Toby, Toby, where'd you go buddy?

Oh!

Toby!

Oh, we're family again.

Dad, what are you doing?

Huh?

You're driving past it.

Yeah well, we lost a lot of time back there and...

It's the International Hubcap Museum.

How can you call this an adventure

if you're just going to drive past something like that?

Fine go.

You think I want to be the one to deprive her

of an educational opportunity like that?

This is the largest collection

west of the Mississippi.

How do you know that?

It was on a sign when we came in.

Hi.

I got you guys these.

What are they?

Deep fried Twinkies.

Apparently they're the specialty du maison.

Thanks.You not having one?

Oh no, I never touch fried foods.

I do.

Wow, it's good.

I think it just took a month off my life.

And I got a corn dog for Tony...

Toby.

That's the one.

So are we almost done here?

Just about.

Ah, now there's a beaut.

It's gonna be your classic Buick.

What are you, some kind of car aficionado?

No, not really but I mean,

what can I tell you?

A classic is a classic

and that's a classic.

You know that looks a lot like a Studebaker to me.

What, that one?

Yeah.

No, not a chance.

Five bucks.

You're on.

Yeah, she's right, 52 Studebaker.

Buy yourself a razor.

That's funny.

I'm gonna wait in the truck.

Me too.

Damn.

See, it hardly cost us any time at all.

[sudden noise]

Oh, oh.

[loud bang]

That can't be good.

Can you fix it?

Yeah, I think it's just a bad spark plug.

So Hilly told me about your wife.

She did?

Yeah.

It must have been hard.

Sorry, it's none of my business.

I shouldn't have brought it up.

It's fine.

I'm just surprised she told you.

It's not something she talks about.

She's a sweet kid.

Isn't she great?

Yeah well she's got a great dad.

Oh my god!

Oh my god, are you okay?

Let me see, let me see.

Oh, you already have a bump.

It's fine. It's nothing.

I'm all right.

Are you okay dad?

Yeah, no, I'm fine, I'm fine.

Let me just clean up these spark plugs

so we can get back on the road, okay.

Oh!!

I'm sorry, are you all right?

It's your lip.

It's no biggy, it's my lip.

You all right?

Are you sure?

Here, wait.

Let me just...

okay you got a little cut on the inside of your lip.

Oh, my lip is bleeding.

Yeah, it's just a little cut on the inside.

I need a band aid.

You can't use a band aid on a lip.

Hold this on there, keeps the pressure.

Well we're some pair.

It's the gang who couldn't shoot straight.

I'm gonna try to fix this now.

For your own protection just step away from the vehicle.

What are you doing?

I'm going to ask her if she needs a ride.

Do we have room?

We'll make room.

Hi there, can we give you a ride?

That'd be great.

My distributor is shot.

It's too damn cold for car trouble.

Tell me about it.

How far you going?

Just to my brother's about ten miles up the road.

Going there for Christmas?

Christmas, no.

He got a brand new HD TV

and we're gonna watch the Camacho-Ferraro figh.

Oh.

Your daughter is very beautiful.

Actually she's not my daughter.

She's my friend.

That's funny, I was sure she was yours.

Sure we can't take you there?

Oh no, that's fine.

My brother just lives a quarter of a mile

up this road.

Okay.

It's been nice with a couple of people

who are so obviously in love.

Makes me feel all Christmassy.

Oh no, actually we...

we barely know each other.

We just met yesterday.

Really?

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

So what do you do?

I'm a photographer.

Really? What kind?

Mainly fashion.

That is so cool.

Also do some celebrity shoots.

Really, like who?

A lot of people, mainly musicians.

I shot Avril Lavigne and Joss Stone

when they were in Chicago.

Wow.

And one time I did a shot of Johnny Cash.

Get out.

You shot Johnny Cash?

I love Johnny Cash.

He was amazing.

Wow, that's impressive.

I've been pretty lucky.

I've met some interesting people.

I've seen some amazing places.

Still, it's not exactly what I saw myself doing

when I started out.

What do you mean?

Well, you know when I began my career

I wanted to be the next Diane Arbus.

Who's that?

A great photographer.

She did these haunting portraits of misfits

and outsiders.

You know Diane Arbus's work?

Yeah, contrary to appearances,

I'm not a complete idiot.

No one said you were.

I like a lot of photographers.

I like Adams, Edward Weston,

I love Mary Ellen Mark.

Oh, I'm surprised.

Yeah well,

I'm a man of many surprises.

Whatever.

[laughter]

Wow this is so cool.

It's a Leica.

Can you take a picture of me and my dad?

Sure.

Can I have a nice face please?

One more.

That's a nice one.

[phone rings]

Oh, oh!

Wow, I didn't know I could get reception out here.

Wow, I'm surprised.

Hello?

[crackling]

Lorenzo... hello...

Hello?

Damn I lost the signal again.

Can you back up?

I'd really rather not.

Oh look this could be important.

It'll just take a second, please.

I don't think that's a good idea.

Please?

Okay, but just for a minute.

We're really taking our chances here.

Okay, I'll be quick, I'll just find the signal.

No bars, no bars.

oh, one bar,

Go that way, that way,

no bars again, wait, one bar, one bar, a little more,

little more, oh I got two bars...

I got nothing, I got nothing, I got nothing.

Oh god, I got nothing!

Will you stop yelling at me?

What are you doing?

I'm trying to find you reception.

You're doing a terrible job.

Do you want to drive?

[scream]

Oh no!What's wrong?

We're stuck.

Can't you put it in four wheel drive or something?

I don't have four wheel drive.

Who doesn't have four wheel drive these days?

I don't, it's an old truck.

Ow!

Can you get out?

No we can't get out.

Why'd you back into this ditch?

Do you think I meant to?

This is all because of you and that stupid cell phone.

Give that to me. No.

Give it to me.

No. No, you're just going to break it.

You got that right.

Will you two stop it?

Okay, so what do we do?

Well, we don't have a lot of options.

We can stay here and wait for someone to give us a tow...

We haven't seen another car on the road

in the last two hours.

Or we can walk out.

Oh, you've got to be kidding.

You got a better idea?

What about helicopter rescue?

Are you crazy?

What about the Mounties?

I think they're in Canada.

Well, is that far away?

Hello?

Okay forget about the Mounties,

why don't we send up a flare?

What good would that do?

It might attract the attention

of a St. Bernard or something.

What, do you think there's armies of St. Bernards

roaming the mountainsides

waiting to rescue stranded motorists?

Okay forget about the St. Bernard.

You're Grizzly Adams, you think of something.

Why would you call me that?

I am nothing like Grizzly Adams.

Okay forget it.

I'm sorry I said anything.

I just find it hard to believe that this is

the only option for us, to walk out.

Think of it as one of life's little adventures.

We're in the middle of nowhere.

Actually, that's not true.

My mom's place is just 10 miles up the road.

If we start walking now we can probably make it

before nightfall.

Walk?

We'll freeze to death.

I've got an extra pair of long johns here in my bag.

Oh, you're not Grizzly Adams?

Got to be prepared for all possibilities.

I have never met anyone

who carried a second set of long johns.

You never met my dad.

Here, I hope they fit.

Where do I change?

Jack ass.

Take this too, here.

Is everybody ready?

Yup.

Let's go.

Mush!

What?

Is that what you say?

That's with a dog sled.

Oh, well what do you say when you're hiking?

I don't know, 'mush' sounds pretty good to me.

Mush!

Come on boy, mush!

[barking]

Well there you are!

I was beginning to think you wouldn't make it.

Where's your truck?

Long story.

I'll tell you later.

Come in.

This is about the best Christmas present I could get.

Hi grandma.

Hello there.

Look at you, you're gonna be taller than me soon.

I hope so.

I don't believe we've met.

Ma, this is Claire Jameson.

My mother, Rheduel Pullman.

Well welcome.

Just call me Sasquash.

Well you do look a little scary.

Come in, come in.

We'll get you all warmed up.

So, the fella's Italian?

Yeah.

You gotta watch out for those Latin lover types.

They've got a girl at every court.

Not Lorenzo.

He never even looks at another woman.

Mhm.

Well for your sake I hope not.

So his name's Lorenzo?

Yeah.

So what's that, like Larry?

Yeah, well actually Lawrence.

Same difference.

So when's this wedding supposed to take place?

In two days,

on Christmas Eve in Aspen.

Good luck getting there.

The pass is closed.

Big slide.

They've been working on clearing it for days.

Are you telling me that I'm stranded.

Oh cheer up, you'll get there eventually.

They're clearing the highway as we speak.

Don't worry. I'll get Mack Owen to tow

my truck in the morning. I'll drive you there as soon

as the road's cleared.

Thanks.

It's a nice look -

early Melissa Gilbert.

Oh shut up.

What do you sleep in long johns?

With the flap in the back.

Just like Grizzly Adams.

My hero.

Good night.

Good night.

There you go sweetheart.

Thank you.

I didn't hear them leave.

What time did they go?

Mack got here about daybreak so they got an early start.

He'll be back soon.

Oh no, no, let me do that.

You relax.

Thanks.

Do you mind if I take a walk around your place?

Well there's not much to see, but be my guest.

[door opens]

Hi.

What are you doing in here?

Oh, I was just looking around.

I'm sorry.

You're mother didn't tell me that this was off limits or...

It's not, I guess.

Who did these?

They're amazing.

I did.

Are you serious?

I didn't know you were an artist.

I'm not anymore.

These were all done a long time ago.

Why are they here?

They're brilliant.

They should be exhibited.

They were.

Now I know why these seem so familiar.

I've seen these, didn't I, years ago

at the Contemporary in Chicago?

Yeah.

Well what happened? Why did you stop?

Life intervened.

After Angie...

after my wife died,

I just couldn' see the point.

And there was Hilly.

That's right.

I'd love to photograph them. Could I?

Why?

Because they're beautiful.

You gonna watch TV all day?

Sure.

Why don't you go outside and play?

I was outside all day yesterday.

There are poor kids in the world

who'd give their eye teeth

to be in the country for Christmas.

They can have it.

Besides I'm getting tired of hearing about gangsters,

rappers, cribs.

The least you could do is put on the food network.

Yuck.

Or better yet go and find out what you're dad is up to.

We need a few things from the store.

This one's my favorite.

Want to know why?

I was midway into the piece

when I discovered this flaw in the metal.

See it, here?

Oh yeah, I never would have noticed that.

It's subtle,

but completely at odds with my original design

and I almost abandoned the piece.

But then the more I considered this imperfection,

the more it seemed like a gift

so I followed it

to see where it wanted me to go

and, I know it sounds strange,

but it's as if this piece of metal

revealed itself to me.

I don't think it's so strange at all.

No?

No.

What's going on?

I was just talking to Claire about this piece.

Oh, okay.

Yeah, he was just talking to me about the piece.

Cool.

Grandma said she needed some stuff from the store.

Okay.

I think she means like now.

Tell her to hold her horses, I'll be there in a minute.

You tell her.

I'm going to go play in the clean country air

for all the poor kids who can't.

Guess I'm going to the store.

I guess so.

This is such a good idea.

I've never done this before.

It's just popcorn.

But it's so festive.

Oh we don't do it to be festive.

We do it because we're broke.

You didn't tell me her dad was an artist.

You didn't ask, besides he's not anymore.

He's a teacher.

You like him don't you?

Yeah I think he's a really nice man.

No, I mean you like him.

I'm not sure what you're getting at.

No big deal.

He likes you too.

He does? How do you know that?

Are you kidding?

He acts like a total spaz around you.

Well that's very nice and I'm flattered,

but I'm about to get married to someone else.

He could be the wrong guy.

You never know.

[front door closes]

[talking in background]

Just heard some good news.

Apparently they're going to have the road to Aspen

cleared by tomorrow morning.

Oh great.

Yeah, so we can drive you up there early.

That's great.

You don't seem very happy.

I thought you were dying to get there.

I was...

I am, it's just a little unexpected.

Well, expect the unexpected,

that's what I always say.

So I got to finish making dinner.

Anyone want to help?

I will.

I should go call Lorenzo.

Absolutely, yeah.

This looks good.

Mom's home cooking.

What, aren't you having any roast beef?

I'm a vegetarian now.

Not in this house you're not.

Really I am.

Dad, tell her.

It's true, she is.

It's a moral choice.

Uh huh, so what does that make me, immoral?

You have freedom of choice.

You're free to eat that flesh if you want to.

Oh, you're killing my appetite you know.

So did you get him?

Oh I didn't get him.

It just went straight to voice mail.

Well sit down and have some roast beef.

Come in.

Oh, no thanks, I'm a vegetarian.

Really, you too?

Yeah.

Cool.

What is this, a conspiracy?

It's not a judgmental thing, it's more of a...

I know, it's a moral choice.

Okay, well you two have some moral vegetables

and Tom and I will eat the dead flesh.

Have some flesh Ma.

The voice mail box of the customer you are calling

is full, please ...

[playful voices outside]

Hey.Hey.

What are you looking at?

A picture of my mom.

Can I see?

Oh wow.

She's so beautiful, just like you.

I'm not beautiful.

You are.

You think?

I know.

Is that Grandma's nightgown?

Yeah.

That's hot.

I think so.

[laughter]

You're up late.

So are you.

Can't sleep huh?

A little apprehensive about tomorrow I guess.

Oh, right.

I heard you talking with Hilly.

I really appreciate what you said to her.

Oh, well I meant it.

She's a special girl.

Well thanks.

It's really nice for her to hear that from a woman.

I'm sure she's heard it from you.

Oh yeah, but I'm her dad, I don't count.

You count more than you know.

Can I ask you something?

You don't have to answer if you don't want to.

What?

What's the big rush...

to get married I mean?

I don't know,

I mean I love Lorenzo and I really like the idea

of what marriage represents.

And what's that?

Having a partner, security, stability...

haven't had a lot of that in my life.

Yeah, me either.

Well, you've had it.

Yeah, once.

Well that's better than never.

This is my chance I guess.

Well, Lorenzo's a very lucky man.

Well I better try and get some sleep.

Good night.Good night.

Sorry.

That was really stupid.

That was my fault.

No, it was my fault.

You didn't do anything.

It was my fault and...

you know what...

Listen...

I'm gonna go to bed. Good night.

I'm sorry.

Me too.

God.

Drive safely, the roads are still real icy.

Thanks mom, I know how to drive in these conditions.

Sure you do, that's why you backed into a ditch.

That's not going to happen again.

I hope not.

Oh here she is.

Thank you for everything.

You have a wonderful wedding.

[barking/whining]

No, no come here you rock head.

They're coming back. Come on, come on inside.

Hilly are you coming or not?

Look about last night...

No, really it's silly, you don't need to...

I don't even know what I was...

No me either, I shouldn't--

No, no, no, you were fine. It was me.

It was me and I shouldn't have...

No, you were fine, it was...

[door opens]

What's up?

What are you two talking about?

Nothing.Nothing.

Wow, that's some house.

Maybe we should just say goodbye here.

Don't be ridiculous, come in and meet Lorenzo.

Are you sure?

Absolutely.

[doorbell]

Oh, it's open.

Lorenzo?

Lorenzo?

Wow.

Maybe he got up early and went skiing.

This is amazing.

Lorenzo!

Claire, what a surprise!

I wasn't expecting you now.

I can see that.

How did you get here so early?

Your flight was not until this afternoon.

I didn't fly, we drove.

Drove, oh, you should have called.

I did. No one answered.

Ah, we must have been skiing.

Skiing, si.

Lorenzo, what is going on?

What do you mean Claire?

This.

This...?

Michele and I are going over the schedule for the wedding.

In bed?

It's more comfortable.

Oh god.

Nice to meet you.

Dad, what's going on?

Well sweetheart

sometimes two men can have the same kind

of feelings for each other that a man and a woman do.

Oh god, is the birds and the bees conversation

about gay people?

Oh yeah, kind of.

Please spare me.

I've known all about gay people since Brian McConnelly

came out in the 5th grade. 5th grade?

Isn't that a little young to be coming out of a closet?

I don't know, what does age have to do with anything?

You are what you are.

Yeah, I guess that's right.

Is there anything I can do?

Tell me this isn't happening.

I wish I could.

I thought I came here to get married.

I feel like such a fool.

Sometimes life has other plans.

Screw him. You're hot.

Claire...

it breaks my heart to see you cry.

Please come inside.

We must talk.

We have nothing to talk about.

Claire, please.

You okay here?

Want us to give you a ride?

No you should go.

I really appreciate everything you've done,

both of you.

Please just go.

Cara--

Don't Cara me, you lying, cheating,

two-faced... Italian.

Hitting me will solve nothing.

Maybe not, but it feels really good.

How could you do this to me?

Was marrying me just a charade?

No, no, I love you, I still love you.

But you're gay.

Well I won't exactly say gay.

Lorenzo!

All right I'm gay...

I guess I always knew it

but I never wanted to admit it to myself until now.

Well you're timing is incredible.

Please, please forgive me Cara.

I wanted this to work more than anything in the world.

So did I.

♪ [hip hop]

Hey dad?

What?

It's your song.

Yeah great.

Well aren't you gonna get down?

Not today Hilly.

[sound of power tools]

Dad?

Dad!

What are you doing?

I'm just working on this piece.

How come?

I don't know, I just felt like it.

I've never seen you work before.

Can I watch?

Want to help?

Okay.

Okay put those on.

Thank you, okay.

Is that for you Toby?

Is that your present?

Okay I got one.

There you go.

Let's see, what could it be?

What's this?

It's Emeril's new cook book.

Emeril.

I thought you liked Emeril.

I do, I do, it's just...

the Naked Chef is more up my alley.

That guy is cute.

Yes, you got good taste girl.

I can return it if you want.

No, no, he's a great chef.

I'm sure there are lots of wonderful recipes in it.

Thank you dear.

[doorbell]

Who could that be?

I'll get it.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

What are you doing here?

I was hoping maybe I could hitch a ride to Chicago?

By a strange coincidence I happen to be going that way.

Then I guess today's my lucky day.

It's a long drive.

I like car trips.

Bad roads.

Makes it more exciting.

No lattes.

I love Folgers.

No cell phone reception.

Who needs it when the company's good?

This is not how I thought I'd be spending Christmas day.

All of life is an adventure.

No way!

Oh Hilly.

Look who's here!

For God's sake you two,

invite the poor woman in.

Come on, you're just in time for Christmas dinner.