1 00:00:02,336 --> 00:00:04,503 ♪ with a ho! And a ha! And a hee-hee! ♪ 2 00:00:04,538 --> 00:00:06,872 ♪ oh... 3 00:00:06,907 --> 00:00:09,074 ♪ I'm the happiest christmas tree ♪ 4 00:00:09,110 --> 00:00:10,209 ♪ ho-ho-ho! 5 00:00:10,244 --> 00:00:11,577 ♪ hee-hee-hee! 6 00:00:11,612 --> 00:00:13,679 ♪ someone came and they found me ♪ 7 00:00:13,714 --> 00:00:15,781 ♪ and took me home with them 8 00:00:15,850 --> 00:00:17,850 ♪ oh, I'm the happiest christmas tree ♪ 9 00:00:17,885 --> 00:00:19,418 ♪ ho-ho-ho! 10 00:00:19,453 --> 00:00:20,519 ♪ hee-hee-hee! 11 00:00:20,554 --> 00:00:22,221 ♪ look how pretty they dressed me ♪ 12 00:00:22,256 --> 00:00:25,257 ♪ oh, lucky, lucky me 13 00:00:25,292 --> 00:00:27,593 ♪ I got shiny bells that jingle ♪ 14 00:00:27,628 --> 00:00:29,928 ♪ and tiny lights that tingle ♪ 15 00:00:29,964 --> 00:00:32,031 ♪ whenever anyone passes by 16 00:00:32,066 --> 00:00:34,900 ♪ I blink my lights and I wink my eye ♪ 17 00:00:34,935 --> 00:00:37,202 ♪ oh, I'm the happiest christmas tree ♪ 18 00:00:37,238 --> 00:00:39,705 ♪ christmas day wait and see ♪ 19 00:00:39,740 --> 00:00:41,640 ♪ I'll be laughing happily 20 00:00:41,709 --> 00:00:44,309 ♪ with a ho-ho-ho hee-hee ♪ 21 00:00:44,378 --> 00:00:46,311 ♪ with a hey! And a hee! And a ho-ho! ♪ 22 00:00:46,380 --> 00:00:48,414 ♪ with a hee! And a ho! And a ha-hah! ♪ 23 00:00:48,449 --> 00:00:51,083 ♪ with a hey! And a hee! And a ho-ho! ♪ 24 00:00:52,753 --> 00:00:54,219 I'll get the papers over to you right away. 25 00:00:56,590 --> 00:00:57,990 Merry almost christmas, shelby. 26 00:00:58,059 --> 00:00:59,224 Same to you, vanessa. 27 00:00:59,260 --> 00:01:00,759 You're here early. 28 00:01:00,795 --> 00:01:02,094 Yeah, you know, 29 00:01:02,129 --> 00:01:04,063 I just had a few things I wanted to take care of. 30 00:01:04,098 --> 00:01:05,264 Hmm... 31 00:01:05,299 --> 00:01:06,598 I wonder who it's from? 32 00:01:11,005 --> 00:01:13,439 But this little girl can't wait till the first of the year. 33 00:01:13,474 --> 00:01:16,909 I've seen you work your magic around red tape before. 34 00:01:16,944 --> 00:01:19,411 Come on, let's get her this family by christmas. 35 00:01:22,116 --> 00:01:23,148 You're the best. 36 00:01:23,184 --> 00:01:24,450 Thank you so much, susan. 37 00:01:24,485 --> 00:01:26,485 Yeah, have a great holiday. 38 00:01:25,453 --> 00:01:27,586 [woman] hi, vanessa. 39 00:01:27,621 --> 00:01:29,188 Hello! 40 00:01:29,256 --> 00:01:32,424 And what do I owe the pleasure of seeing you all this morning? 41 00:01:32,460 --> 00:01:34,326 We do have a bit of a problem. 42 00:01:34,361 --> 00:01:35,928 Oh, is everything okay? 43 00:01:35,963 --> 00:01:38,263 Everything is beyond perfect. 44 00:01:38,299 --> 00:01:39,431 The problem is 45 00:01:39,467 --> 00:01:40,866 you've done so much for us and the kids 46 00:01:40,935 --> 00:01:43,168 that we will never be able to repay you. 47 00:01:43,204 --> 00:01:46,138 Seeing your smiling faces is the only payment that I need. 48 00:01:46,173 --> 00:01:48,607 You went above and beyond your job for us, 49 00:01:48,642 --> 00:01:50,943 and the kids wanted to share how grateful we all are. 50 00:01:52,613 --> 00:01:54,613 [gasps] is this for me? 51 00:01:53,514 --> 00:01:55,514 [gasps] 52 00:01:54,548 --> 00:01:56,148 thank you! 53 00:01:56,183 --> 00:01:57,349 [woman] there's more. 54 00:01:57,384 --> 00:01:58,517 Are you ready, kids? 55 00:01:58,552 --> 00:02:01,854 ♪ we wish you a merry christmas ♪ 56 00:02:01,889 --> 00:02:04,623 ♪ we wish you a merry christmas... ♪ 57 00:02:04,658 --> 00:02:07,192 ♪ we wish you a merry christmas ♪ 58 00:02:07,228 --> 00:02:09,795 ♪ and a happy new year! 59 00:02:09,830 --> 00:02:11,563 [applause] 60 00:02:11,632 --> 00:02:13,065 that was so wonderful 61 00:02:13,134 --> 00:02:14,900 and the best christmas present ever! 62 00:02:14,969 --> 00:02:16,969 If you don't have any plans, 63 00:02:17,004 --> 00:02:18,804 we'd love to have you over for christmas. 64 00:02:18,839 --> 00:02:21,373 That is so sweet, thank you, 65 00:02:21,408 --> 00:02:24,042 but you guys should celebrate christmas together 66 00:02:24,078 --> 00:02:25,344 as your new family. 67 00:02:27,348 --> 00:02:29,148 [♪♪♪] 68 00:02:29,183 --> 00:02:30,883 one, two, three! 69 00:02:30,918 --> 00:02:32,918 Big smiles! 70 00:02:34,021 --> 00:02:36,021 Merry christmas! 71 00:02:35,022 --> 00:02:36,889 Merry christmas. 72 00:02:41,195 --> 00:02:45,430 [♪♪♪] 73 00:02:51,071 --> 00:02:52,437 merry christmas. 74 00:02:56,744 --> 00:03:00,779 [♪♪♪] 75 00:03:07,755 --> 00:03:09,755 hey, buddy! 76 00:03:08,756 --> 00:03:10,756 How are you? 77 00:03:09,723 --> 00:03:10,789 Did you miss me, huh? 78 00:03:10,858 --> 00:03:12,724 Did you miss me? Want to get some food? 79 00:03:12,760 --> 00:03:14,193 Okay, you can have one present. 80 00:03:15,429 --> 00:03:17,129 Do you want this one? 81 00:03:17,198 --> 00:03:18,864 Do you want this one? Yeah? 82 00:03:18,899 --> 00:03:20,432 Yeah. 83 00:03:20,467 --> 00:03:22,534 Oh, what's that? What's that? 84 00:03:22,570 --> 00:03:24,203 [toy squeaking] yeah, yeah, yeah. 85 00:03:24,238 --> 00:03:25,537 [knocking on door] 86 00:03:28,042 --> 00:03:30,042 deedee! 87 00:03:29,043 --> 00:03:30,309 Thank you! 88 00:03:30,377 --> 00:03:31,810 Girl, it's 8:30 p.M. 89 00:03:31,879 --> 00:03:33,579 And I know you don't have to work tomorrow. 90 00:03:33,614 --> 00:03:34,880 Pajamas already? 91 00:03:34,915 --> 00:03:36,882 Well, dee, as you can clearly see, 92 00:03:36,917 --> 00:03:38,250 these are not pjs, 93 00:03:38,285 --> 00:03:39,751 these are workout clothes. 94 00:03:39,787 --> 00:03:41,220 Ah. Let me guess, 95 00:03:41,255 --> 00:03:43,088 you are about to binge christmas movies 96 00:03:43,123 --> 00:03:45,123 with mickey? 97 00:03:44,124 --> 00:03:45,591 [barks happily] 98 00:03:46,794 --> 00:03:48,794 what's wrong with that? 99 00:03:47,728 --> 00:03:49,127 Nothing, 100 00:03:49,163 --> 00:03:52,764 if mickey had opposable thumbs and walked on two legs. 101 00:03:53,901 --> 00:03:55,734 Oh, no offense, mickey. 102 00:03:55,769 --> 00:03:56,902 Yeah. 103 00:03:56,937 --> 00:03:59,104 Hi... 104 00:03:59,139 --> 00:04:01,306 You have to get back out there. 105 00:04:02,610 --> 00:04:04,476 As in dating? 106 00:04:04,511 --> 00:04:06,445 Who has time for that these days? 107 00:04:06,480 --> 00:04:07,579 If you have time 108 00:04:07,615 --> 00:04:09,414 to binge 30 christmas movies with mickey, 109 00:04:09,450 --> 00:04:10,816 you have time for a boyfriend. 110 00:04:12,353 --> 00:04:13,652 It'll happen when it's supposed to. 111 00:04:14,788 --> 00:04:15,921 -Wine? -Mm. 112 00:04:19,426 --> 00:04:22,294 So was there a reason that you stopped by, 113 00:04:22,329 --> 00:04:24,196 or did you just want to give me a hard time? 114 00:04:24,265 --> 00:04:26,265 Because there's room on my couch 115 00:04:25,299 --> 00:04:27,299 with your name on it. 116 00:04:26,267 --> 00:04:27,366 Right! 117 00:04:27,434 --> 00:04:28,500 First, 118 00:04:28,535 --> 00:04:30,335 did you get your results back yet? 119 00:04:30,371 --> 00:04:31,637 Results for? 120 00:04:31,672 --> 00:04:34,006 From the family branch dna tests that we did. 121 00:04:34,041 --> 00:04:35,607 Check your email. I got mine today. 122 00:04:35,643 --> 00:04:37,442 Anything juicy? 123 00:04:37,478 --> 00:04:39,011 It turns out 124 00:04:39,046 --> 00:04:41,213 that I'm a little less south asian than I thought, 125 00:04:41,282 --> 00:04:44,016 but I am 4% brazilian. 126 00:04:44,051 --> 00:04:46,184 I mean, that-- that explains a lot. 127 00:04:47,321 --> 00:04:48,387 So... 128 00:04:48,455 --> 00:04:50,455 Go get your computer! 129 00:04:53,160 --> 00:04:55,160 Ancestry breakdown-- 130 00:04:54,194 --> 00:04:56,662 british and irish, 27%. 131 00:04:56,697 --> 00:04:57,996 Spanish, 16%. 132 00:04:58,032 --> 00:05:00,899 5.5% french. 133 00:05:00,968 --> 00:05:03,535 And 1.5% west african. 134 00:05:03,570 --> 00:05:05,570 That's kinda cool. 135 00:05:04,571 --> 00:05:06,338 That is very cool. 136 00:05:08,042 --> 00:05:09,341 "view family history." 137 00:05:14,381 --> 00:05:15,914 it says I have a paternal match? 138 00:05:17,318 --> 00:05:18,850 As in a biological father? 139 00:05:20,421 --> 00:05:21,553 Oh, my word! 140 00:05:23,257 --> 00:05:25,157 Okay, well, this is what you were hoping for, right? 141 00:05:25,192 --> 00:05:27,225 Yeah, but, um... 142 00:05:27,261 --> 00:05:28,727 Click on it! 143 00:05:28,762 --> 00:05:30,195 I can't do it. I can't do it. 144 00:05:30,230 --> 00:05:32,230 You do it. 145 00:05:31,231 --> 00:05:33,231 -Yeah? -Mm-hmm. 146 00:05:32,232 --> 00:05:33,765 Okay. Okay, okay. 147 00:05:37,538 --> 00:05:38,704 Richard hendricks. 148 00:05:38,739 --> 00:05:39,771 54 years old. 149 00:05:39,840 --> 00:05:43,575 Barrington, connecticut, usa. 150 00:05:45,245 --> 00:05:46,945 Barrington? 151 00:05:47,014 --> 00:05:48,113 That's, like, an hour away. 152 00:05:48,182 --> 00:05:50,549 That's a good thing, right? 153 00:05:50,584 --> 00:05:51,683 I didn't-- 154 00:05:51,719 --> 00:05:52,751 I didn't think I'd actually find him. 155 00:05:54,288 --> 00:05:55,554 Okay, let's see... 156 00:05:55,589 --> 00:05:56,722 Wait, what are you doing? 157 00:05:56,757 --> 00:05:58,623 Checking to see if he has social media... 158 00:06:00,394 --> 00:06:02,394 I found him! 159 00:06:05,299 --> 00:06:06,531 He has a family. 160 00:06:07,735 --> 00:06:09,801 Which means you now have a family. 161 00:06:13,707 --> 00:06:15,707 Hey... 162 00:06:14,708 --> 00:06:15,807 You okay? 163 00:06:15,876 --> 00:06:18,143 30 seconds ago, I didn't have a father... 164 00:06:18,212 --> 00:06:19,778 Or siblings. 165 00:06:19,813 --> 00:06:21,480 You remember what you told me? 166 00:06:22,816 --> 00:06:24,449 It's gonna happen when it's supposed to happen. 167 00:06:24,485 --> 00:06:26,618 I was talking about a boyfriend, 168 00:06:26,653 --> 00:06:27,786 not a family. 169 00:06:27,821 --> 00:06:30,489 It still applies. 170 00:06:30,557 --> 00:06:32,391 I think you should message him. 171 00:06:32,426 --> 00:06:33,725 No way. 172 00:06:33,761 --> 00:06:35,494 I'm sure he did this dna test 173 00:06:35,562 --> 00:06:36,661 thinking he'd find, like, 174 00:06:36,730 --> 00:06:39,097 a third cousin in sweden or something. 175 00:06:39,133 --> 00:06:41,133 No, you don't know that. 176 00:06:40,167 --> 00:06:41,466 What if he's looking for you, too? 177 00:06:43,737 --> 00:06:45,103 I highly doubt that. 178 00:06:45,139 --> 00:06:47,005 Okay, well, I think that you should send him a message 179 00:06:47,074 --> 00:06:48,573 before you have a chance to overthink it. 180 00:06:50,344 --> 00:06:51,777 -Okay. -Okay! 181 00:06:51,812 --> 00:06:53,178 Okay, what do I say? 182 00:06:53,247 --> 00:06:54,813 Uh, okay, well, um... 183 00:06:54,848 --> 00:06:56,615 I don't think that you should beat around the bush. 184 00:06:56,650 --> 00:06:58,350 I think you should say... 185 00:06:58,419 --> 00:06:59,851 "hi, I'm your daughter." 186 00:07:02,089 --> 00:07:03,255 what if he doesn't respond? 187 00:07:04,625 --> 00:07:06,858 If he doesn't respond, that's on him. 188 00:07:06,927 --> 00:07:08,927 Not you. 189 00:07:09,329 --> 00:07:10,462 You're right. You're right. 190 00:07:10,497 --> 00:07:12,264 Okay... 191 00:07:12,299 --> 00:07:13,932 Um... 192 00:07:13,967 --> 00:07:15,801 "dear mr. Hendricks, 193 00:07:15,836 --> 00:07:16,868 happy holidays. 194 00:07:16,937 --> 00:07:19,304 My name is vanessa hall. 195 00:07:19,339 --> 00:07:20,539 And I live in new york city. 196 00:07:20,607 --> 00:07:22,140 [message alert chiming] 197 00:07:22,176 --> 00:07:25,944 I recently took a dna test and discovered a paternal match. 198 00:07:25,979 --> 00:07:28,814 I know this may come as a surprise, 199 00:07:28,849 --> 00:07:31,116 but it looks like you are my father." 200 00:07:32,820 --> 00:07:34,820 [crash!] 201 00:07:51,171 --> 00:07:52,671 [richard] did the kids take off for school okay? 202 00:07:52,706 --> 00:07:54,706 [wife] yes. 203 00:07:55,676 --> 00:07:57,509 So did you get your santa all fixed out there? 204 00:07:58,645 --> 00:08:00,078 Yep. 205 00:08:01,248 --> 00:08:03,215 He's mostly duct tape now. 206 00:08:05,519 --> 00:08:06,852 [wife] maybe it's time to retire him this year? 207 00:08:06,887 --> 00:08:08,820 I can't do that. 208 00:08:08,856 --> 00:08:11,823 He's practically part of the family. 209 00:08:11,859 --> 00:08:12,891 Speaking of family. 210 00:08:12,926 --> 00:08:15,160 I actually don't know how to say this. 211 00:08:16,763 --> 00:08:18,563 I just know that I love you 212 00:08:18,599 --> 00:08:20,265 and that this doesn't change anything between us. 213 00:08:20,334 --> 00:08:22,033 Okay... Now you're scaring me. 214 00:08:23,871 --> 00:08:25,203 Do you remember that dna test that we took last year? 215 00:08:25,239 --> 00:08:26,538 Yeah? 216 00:08:26,573 --> 00:08:27,939 Just... 217 00:08:34,715 --> 00:08:36,715 Your daughter? 218 00:08:40,020 --> 00:08:41,386 Wow. 219 00:08:41,421 --> 00:08:43,421 Is this for real? 220 00:08:42,456 --> 00:08:44,256 Yeah, well, it must be. 221 00:08:44,291 --> 00:08:46,224 It's on my account, too. 222 00:08:46,260 --> 00:08:47,459 It says I'm a paternal match. 223 00:08:50,564 --> 00:08:52,631 I mean, obviously, this was, like, 31 years ago. 224 00:08:52,699 --> 00:08:54,399 It's long before I met you. 225 00:08:54,434 --> 00:08:55,800 Trust me, I've already done that math. 226 00:08:55,869 --> 00:08:57,702 Where were you 32 years ago? 227 00:08:58,906 --> 00:09:00,772 It was before my second tour of duty. 228 00:09:02,476 --> 00:09:04,109 So I remember I was seeing a woman named trish. 229 00:09:05,245 --> 00:09:06,378 And... 230 00:09:07,814 --> 00:09:10,382 And then after being over there two years in the middle east, 231 00:09:10,417 --> 00:09:11,816 I couldn't find her when I got back. 232 00:09:11,885 --> 00:09:13,618 So what are we going to do? 233 00:09:13,654 --> 00:09:14,986 We? 234 00:09:15,055 --> 00:09:17,088 Yes, we. 235 00:09:18,725 --> 00:09:20,225 Richard, this concerns all of us. 236 00:09:21,295 --> 00:09:23,295 [exhales] 237 00:09:22,329 --> 00:09:23,562 yeah. Yeah, you're right. 238 00:09:33,974 --> 00:09:35,340 I think you should call her. 239 00:09:40,981 --> 00:09:42,247 [line ringing] 240 00:09:45,686 --> 00:09:47,018 [phone ringing] 241 00:09:51,658 --> 00:09:53,024 hello, this is vanessa. 242 00:09:53,093 --> 00:09:55,093 Hi, vanessa. 243 00:09:54,094 --> 00:09:55,327 This is richard hendricks. 244 00:09:55,362 --> 00:09:56,461 Um, well... 245 00:09:56,496 --> 00:09:58,496 I guess I'm your father. 246 00:09:58,532 --> 00:10:00,365 I mean, biological. 247 00:10:00,434 --> 00:10:01,967 I assume you have someone else you call father. 248 00:10:02,002 --> 00:10:03,501 Yes. 249 00:10:03,537 --> 00:10:06,137 No. I don't have any other fathers 250 00:10:06,173 --> 00:10:07,505 as far as I know. 251 00:10:07,541 --> 00:10:09,608 I mean, I definitely don't have any other fathers. 252 00:10:10,877 --> 00:10:12,510 Thank you for calling. 253 00:10:12,546 --> 00:10:13,612 How are you? 254 00:10:13,647 --> 00:10:15,547 I'm good, great, yeah. How are you? 255 00:10:15,616 --> 00:10:17,649 Yeah, great, thanks. 256 00:10:19,653 --> 00:10:20,719 So... 257 00:10:20,787 --> 00:10:22,787 Where have you been all my life? 258 00:10:21,722 --> 00:10:23,722 [chuckles] 259 00:10:23,890 --> 00:10:25,190 that was a-- that was a joke. 260 00:10:25,225 --> 00:10:27,959 I make bad jokes when I don't know what to say. 261 00:10:27,995 --> 00:10:29,227 That's okay. Me too. 262 00:10:29,296 --> 00:10:30,962 That's even more evidence that I'm your father. 263 00:10:32,299 --> 00:10:33,465 That sounds like some solid evidence there. 264 00:10:33,500 --> 00:10:34,866 Yeah. 265 00:10:36,803 --> 00:10:37,969 If you had to make a list 266 00:10:38,005 --> 00:10:39,371 of the most awkward conversations 267 00:10:39,406 --> 00:10:40,739 you could have in life, 268 00:10:40,807 --> 00:10:43,408 I think our situation is right up there. 269 00:10:43,477 --> 00:10:45,143 It's probably a conversation 270 00:10:45,178 --> 00:10:46,311 that we shouldn't have over the phone. 271 00:10:46,346 --> 00:10:47,679 I mean, if you're comfortable, 272 00:10:47,714 --> 00:10:49,247 would you-- 273 00:10:49,316 --> 00:10:51,182 would you be open to a meeting maybe, 274 00:10:51,218 --> 00:10:53,485 um, in person? 275 00:10:53,520 --> 00:10:55,520 I mean, I'm coming in to the city 276 00:10:55,555 --> 00:10:57,088 on Thursday, I think. 277 00:10:57,157 --> 00:10:58,356 I have to pick something up, 278 00:10:58,392 --> 00:10:59,724 and if you're free afterwards, 279 00:10:59,760 --> 00:11:01,192 maybe we could meet up? 280 00:11:01,228 --> 00:11:03,228 Thursday? 281 00:11:02,262 --> 00:11:05,096 Yeah, that-- that sounds great. 282 00:11:05,165 --> 00:11:07,666 Um, I have a little park by my house 283 00:11:07,701 --> 00:11:09,567 that's doing some holiday stuff. 284 00:11:09,603 --> 00:11:11,102 If you want to meet there, 285 00:11:11,171 --> 00:11:12,937 we could meet by the big christmas tree? 286 00:11:13,006 --> 00:11:14,205 Great. 287 00:11:14,241 --> 00:11:15,840 That sounds great. 288 00:11:15,876 --> 00:11:17,876 Say 2:00 p.M.? 289 00:11:16,843 --> 00:11:18,443 Wonderful. 290 00:11:18,512 --> 00:11:19,844 I can text you the address. 291 00:11:19,880 --> 00:11:21,112 Okay, good. 292 00:11:21,181 --> 00:11:22,547 Vanessa, looking forward to meeting you. 293 00:11:23,750 --> 00:11:25,216 Okay. Thank you. Bye-bye. 294 00:11:25,252 --> 00:11:27,018 Thank you. Bye. 295 00:11:31,725 --> 00:11:32,791 [exhales] 296 00:11:32,859 --> 00:11:35,927 ♪ good king wenceslas looked out ♪ 297 00:11:35,962 --> 00:11:39,230 ♪ on the feast of stephen 298 00:11:39,266 --> 00:11:42,934 [sings along] ♪ when the snow lay round about ♪ 299 00:11:42,969 --> 00:11:46,438 ♪ deep and crisp and even 300 00:11:46,473 --> 00:11:50,041 ♪ brightly shone the moon that night ♪ 301 00:11:50,077 --> 00:11:53,545 ♪ though the frost was cruel 302 00:11:53,580 --> 00:11:56,915 ♪ when a poor man came in sight ♪ 303 00:11:56,950 --> 00:11:58,950 ♪ gathering winter fuel 304 00:11:57,818 --> 00:11:58,883 hi. 305 00:11:58,919 --> 00:12:00,085 Hi. You must be-- 306 00:12:00,120 --> 00:12:01,453 vanessa. 307 00:12:01,488 --> 00:12:03,488 Yeah, I figured. 308 00:12:02,489 --> 00:12:03,621 Richard, nice to meet you. 309 00:12:03,657 --> 00:12:05,056 Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you! 310 00:12:06,660 --> 00:12:08,293 I've gotta say, I'm impressed 311 00:12:08,328 --> 00:12:10,662 that you know all the lyrics to "good king wenceslas". 312 00:12:12,332 --> 00:12:13,431 My family-- 313 00:12:13,467 --> 00:12:14,733 they're big carolers, 314 00:12:14,768 --> 00:12:16,101 so it's engrained in the ol' noggin. 315 00:12:18,105 --> 00:12:20,105 Can I interest you in a hot cocoa? 316 00:12:19,005 --> 00:12:21,139 Yeah. I would love that. 317 00:12:25,445 --> 00:12:26,578 Does your mother know that you... 318 00:12:27,681 --> 00:12:29,180 Um, she actually... 319 00:12:29,249 --> 00:12:31,249 Um, she died a while ago. 320 00:12:31,651 --> 00:12:33,651 I didn't realize that. 321 00:12:33,754 --> 00:12:34,953 I remember trish being very sweet... 322 00:12:34,988 --> 00:12:36,988 And funny. 323 00:12:35,956 --> 00:12:37,322 Trish? 324 00:12:37,357 --> 00:12:39,491 Oh! You mean patty. 325 00:12:39,526 --> 00:12:41,960 Yeah, from what I can remember, 326 00:12:41,995 --> 00:12:43,762 she had a really good sense of humor. 327 00:12:43,797 --> 00:12:44,963 She could make 328 00:12:44,998 --> 00:12:46,798 even the scroogiest scrooge crack a smile. 329 00:12:47,968 --> 00:12:49,367 How old were you when she passed? 330 00:12:49,436 --> 00:12:52,437 I was nine when she died. 331 00:12:52,472 --> 00:12:54,706 And the only other family I had was my grandmother, 332 00:12:54,775 --> 00:12:57,809 but she was in an assisted living facility, 333 00:12:57,844 --> 00:13:00,845 so this wonderful older couple 334 00:13:00,881 --> 00:13:03,948 fostered me until I left for college. 335 00:13:03,984 --> 00:13:05,049 Did your mother ever mention me? 336 00:13:05,118 --> 00:13:07,819 From what I remember asking, 337 00:13:07,854 --> 00:13:10,455 she always would say, 338 00:13:10,490 --> 00:13:13,158 "you father was a really good man." 339 00:13:13,193 --> 00:13:16,227 I'd like to think that... 340 00:13:16,296 --> 00:13:18,530 She would have told me more about you 341 00:13:18,565 --> 00:13:19,697 when I got a little bit older, 342 00:13:19,733 --> 00:13:21,166 but her death was pretty sudden. 343 00:13:24,337 --> 00:13:26,337 I'm so sorry. 344 00:13:25,372 --> 00:13:27,372 I had no idea. 345 00:13:27,641 --> 00:13:30,408 It's okay. There's no need to apologize. 346 00:13:30,477 --> 00:13:32,577 My past made me who I am today, 347 00:13:32,646 --> 00:13:35,513 and now I work at a non-profit 348 00:13:35,549 --> 00:13:36,648 placing kids in foster families. 349 00:13:37,818 --> 00:13:39,317 That sounds very rewarding. 350 00:13:41,588 --> 00:13:42,921 So do you have any plans for christmas? 351 00:13:42,989 --> 00:13:44,656 Just a dinner with some friends, 352 00:13:44,691 --> 00:13:45,723 but that's about it. 353 00:13:50,497 --> 00:13:54,833 I was wondering, if you don't mind, 354 00:13:54,868 --> 00:13:56,067 if I could ask you 355 00:13:56,102 --> 00:13:58,102 about what happened between you and my mom. 356 00:13:59,005 --> 00:14:00,705 Well... 357 00:14:02,442 --> 00:14:03,775 I was in the army then. 358 00:14:04,945 --> 00:14:07,545 And I met your mother 359 00:14:07,581 --> 00:14:10,582 shortly before I shipped out to the middle east. 360 00:14:12,452 --> 00:14:13,885 It was a... 361 00:14:13,920 --> 00:14:16,087 Bit of a whirlwind, 362 00:14:16,122 --> 00:14:19,057 and we really liked each other, 363 00:14:19,092 --> 00:14:20,358 but then I shipped out. 364 00:14:21,428 --> 00:14:22,794 And, um... 365 00:14:22,863 --> 00:14:24,095 I was over there for a long time. 366 00:14:26,266 --> 00:14:28,032 Did she ever write you 367 00:14:28,068 --> 00:14:29,634 to tell you she was having a baby? 368 00:14:29,703 --> 00:14:31,703 If she did, I never got it. 369 00:14:33,773 --> 00:14:35,406 Did you try looking for her when you got back? 370 00:14:35,442 --> 00:14:36,474 I did, 371 00:14:36,543 --> 00:14:38,076 but it was two years later. 372 00:14:39,412 --> 00:14:41,613 And that was before cell phones and social media, 373 00:14:41,648 --> 00:14:44,048 so it was easier to lose track of people. 374 00:14:46,620 --> 00:14:47,752 But, uh... 375 00:14:47,787 --> 00:14:49,787 I looked. 376 00:14:50,257 --> 00:14:51,456 And then I ended up meeting pauline, 377 00:14:51,491 --> 00:14:53,758 my current wife, 378 00:14:53,793 --> 00:14:56,060 and here we are. 379 00:14:56,096 --> 00:14:58,062 So you have a family. What are they like? 380 00:14:58,098 --> 00:14:59,464 You know what? 381 00:14:59,499 --> 00:15:00,632 Why don't you find out for yourself? 382 00:15:02,168 --> 00:15:04,002 How about you come and spend the christmas holidays with us? 383 00:15:04,070 --> 00:15:06,738 Oh! No. You don't have to do that. 384 00:15:06,773 --> 00:15:09,774 No, I think it's the perfect time to meet up 385 00:15:09,809 --> 00:15:11,976 when the whole extended family is going to be there. 386 00:15:12,012 --> 00:15:13,778 If you came up on the Saturday, 387 00:15:13,813 --> 00:15:15,246 you could spend a few days getting to know the kids, 388 00:15:15,282 --> 00:15:17,115 and then... 389 00:15:17,150 --> 00:15:19,150 The whole family will arrive christmas eve. 390 00:15:20,954 --> 00:15:23,321 I don't have a car and I can't leave my dog alone. 391 00:15:23,356 --> 00:15:24,589 That's okay. 392 00:15:24,624 --> 00:15:25,757 We have a friend, kristopher, a family friend, 393 00:15:25,792 --> 00:15:27,792 he's driving up. 394 00:15:26,826 --> 00:15:28,826 You can catch a ride with him. 395 00:15:27,827 --> 00:15:28,860 And just bring the dog. 396 00:15:28,929 --> 00:15:30,995 Are you... Are you really sure? 397 00:15:31,031 --> 00:15:33,031 Yes, I'm sure. 398 00:15:33,199 --> 00:15:34,299 I think I would like the opportunity 399 00:15:34,334 --> 00:15:35,533 to get to know you more 400 00:15:35,602 --> 00:15:36,701 when my toes aren't so numb. 401 00:15:39,606 --> 00:15:40,705 Yeah. Yeah. 402 00:15:40,774 --> 00:15:42,307 Let's... Let's do it! 403 00:15:43,209 --> 00:15:45,510 Okay. Okay. 404 00:15:45,545 --> 00:15:46,844 I'll contact kristopher 405 00:15:46,880 --> 00:15:48,279 and I'll get the details and I'll send them to you. 406 00:15:48,315 --> 00:15:50,214 Great. 407 00:15:50,283 --> 00:15:51,316 I will see you Saturday. 408 00:15:51,351 --> 00:15:53,151 Saturday. Yes. 409 00:15:54,487 --> 00:15:56,487 Bye. 410 00:15:58,525 --> 00:16:03,361 [♪♪♪] 411 00:16:03,396 --> 00:16:05,830 I think I have committed to spending too much time there. 412 00:16:05,865 --> 00:16:06,965 Richard is nice, 413 00:16:07,000 --> 00:16:08,032 but what if the rest of the family 414 00:16:08,068 --> 00:16:10,068 isn't as accepting? 415 00:16:09,035 --> 00:16:11,402 You will be fine. 416 00:16:11,471 --> 00:16:13,805 You just have to get out of your own head 417 00:16:13,840 --> 00:16:15,073 and be yourself. 418 00:16:15,141 --> 00:16:17,141 [text message chimes] 419 00:16:17,978 --> 00:16:19,010 that's him. 420 00:16:19,045 --> 00:16:21,045 -Okay. -Okay. 421 00:16:20,046 --> 00:16:22,046 -Yeah. -All right. 422 00:16:21,047 --> 00:16:23,147 Okay. Let's go. 423 00:16:25,585 --> 00:16:27,585 Hi. 424 00:16:27,854 --> 00:16:29,153 Do one of you ladies happen to be vanessa? 425 00:16:29,189 --> 00:16:31,189 Uh, that's me. 426 00:16:31,424 --> 00:16:33,424 Nice to meet you. I'm kristopher. 427 00:16:32,359 --> 00:16:34,359 You can call me kris. 428 00:16:33,259 --> 00:16:34,759 Hi. 429 00:16:34,828 --> 00:16:35,893 This is my best friend, deedee. 430 00:16:35,929 --> 00:16:37,929 Hi, deedee. Nice to meet you. 431 00:16:38,198 --> 00:16:39,364 -And this is mickey. -Hey, mickey. 432 00:16:39,399 --> 00:16:41,199 [barks happily] 433 00:16:41,234 --> 00:16:42,333 I can grab that for you. 434 00:16:42,369 --> 00:16:44,002 Oh, thank you! 435 00:16:45,238 --> 00:16:47,205 Wow, what do you have in here, gold? 436 00:16:47,240 --> 00:16:49,507 Yeah, along with some frankincense and myrrh. 437 00:16:49,542 --> 00:16:50,742 [kris laughs] 438 00:16:53,179 --> 00:16:54,912 [deedee] is he a relative of yours? 439 00:16:56,750 --> 00:16:57,849 I don't think so. 440 00:16:57,884 --> 00:16:59,183 [deedee] good! 441 00:16:59,219 --> 00:17:01,119 Because he is cute. 442 00:17:02,856 --> 00:17:03,921 You know, I used to ask my mom 443 00:17:03,957 --> 00:17:05,223 why the wise men 444 00:17:05,258 --> 00:17:06,758 used to bring frankenstein to the baby jesus. 445 00:17:06,793 --> 00:17:08,793 It just seemed like an odd gift. 446 00:17:09,396 --> 00:17:11,262 Frankenstein would have made the nativity 447 00:17:11,297 --> 00:17:12,397 a lot more interesting. 448 00:17:12,432 --> 00:17:13,598 Right? 449 00:17:13,633 --> 00:17:14,966 -Mm-hmm. -Yeah. 450 00:17:15,035 --> 00:17:16,200 Deedee, are you coming with us? 451 00:17:16,236 --> 00:17:17,402 No. I'm staying here. 452 00:17:17,437 --> 00:17:18,703 My parents are visiting. 453 00:17:18,738 --> 00:17:20,972 Okay, cool, well, happy holidays, 454 00:17:21,041 --> 00:17:23,441 and I guess we can take off. 455 00:17:23,476 --> 00:17:25,476 Call me later. 456 00:17:26,713 --> 00:17:28,246 -Merry christmas. -Merry christmas. 457 00:17:29,582 --> 00:17:31,582 Okay, come on, mickey. 458 00:17:32,786 --> 00:17:34,052 You know, I feel like 459 00:17:34,087 --> 00:17:35,887 I've met all of richard and pauline's friends. 460 00:17:35,922 --> 00:17:37,922 Why haven't I ever heard of you? 461 00:17:37,957 --> 00:17:39,257 Richard didn't tell you? 462 00:17:39,292 --> 00:17:40,758 No, no, he didn't. 463 00:17:40,794 --> 00:17:42,260 He just said that we'd have something to talk about 464 00:17:42,295 --> 00:17:43,327 on the car ride. 465 00:17:44,664 --> 00:17:45,730 Oh, yeah. Yeah, we will. 466 00:17:45,765 --> 00:17:47,432 Okay. 467 00:17:50,503 --> 00:17:51,903 [kris] I can't believe it. 468 00:17:51,938 --> 00:17:52,970 So richard's had a daughter living in new york city 469 00:17:53,006 --> 00:17:54,238 for 31 years he's never known about? 470 00:17:54,274 --> 00:17:55,807 This is crazy. 471 00:17:55,842 --> 00:17:57,075 Imagine how I feel. 472 00:17:57,110 --> 00:17:58,609 How do you feel? 473 00:17:58,645 --> 00:17:59,744 I don't even know. 474 00:17:59,779 --> 00:18:01,646 I mean, the whole thing is so surreal. 475 00:18:03,349 --> 00:18:05,783 I literally just found out that I have a father 476 00:18:05,819 --> 00:18:07,118 and now, here I am. 477 00:18:08,621 --> 00:18:10,621 I wonder what pauline and the kids think about this. 478 00:18:10,657 --> 00:18:11,756 I have no idea. 479 00:18:11,791 --> 00:18:13,024 I mean, I've never even met them. 480 00:18:13,093 --> 00:18:14,926 It could make for a very interesting christmas. 481 00:18:14,961 --> 00:18:16,794 Don't make me any more nervous than I already am. 482 00:18:16,830 --> 00:18:18,096 No. No, no. 483 00:18:18,131 --> 00:18:19,530 Look, they're good kids. 484 00:18:20,967 --> 00:18:22,033 And they get 485 00:18:22,102 --> 00:18:24,102 a cool older sister for christmas, 486 00:18:25,338 --> 00:18:27,038 I'm sure they're gonna be just fine with it 487 00:18:27,107 --> 00:18:28,539 I hope so. 488 00:18:32,545 --> 00:18:33,845 [kris] and this is why I come here all the time. 489 00:18:33,880 --> 00:18:35,179 It's great, right? 490 00:18:35,215 --> 00:18:36,481 [vanessa] it's really cute, yeah. 491 00:18:36,516 --> 00:18:37,548 Great little family spot. 492 00:18:37,617 --> 00:18:39,550 All right, two peppermint eggnogs. 493 00:18:39,619 --> 00:18:40,651 Enjoy. 494 00:18:40,687 --> 00:18:41,786 Thank you very much. 495 00:18:41,821 --> 00:18:43,821 Thank you. 496 00:18:43,857 --> 00:18:45,189 -Wow. -Wow. 497 00:18:50,864 --> 00:18:52,029 It's like, um... 498 00:18:52,065 --> 00:18:53,164 It's like christmas in a cup. 499 00:18:53,199 --> 00:18:54,799 That's exactly what richard would order. 500 00:18:56,469 --> 00:18:57,802 I guess you really are his daughter. 501 00:18:59,572 --> 00:19:01,072 So how do you know richard? 502 00:19:03,409 --> 00:19:05,076 Richard and my dad, they were in the army together. 503 00:19:06,713 --> 00:19:08,012 Basic training, two tours. 504 00:19:10,683 --> 00:19:12,650 Richard says that my dad saved his life, 505 00:19:12,685 --> 00:19:14,085 but I... 506 00:19:14,154 --> 00:19:15,353 I don't think it was in the literal sense. 507 00:19:17,390 --> 00:19:18,723 Sounds like they went through a lot together. 508 00:19:24,264 --> 00:19:25,663 What--what are you doing? 509 00:19:25,698 --> 00:19:27,698 I'm just trying to see 510 00:19:26,733 --> 00:19:28,733 if there's a resemblance to richard. 511 00:19:27,767 --> 00:19:29,767 Do you see one? 512 00:19:28,601 --> 00:19:29,934 Not really. 513 00:19:32,405 --> 00:19:33,738 You're much-- you're much prettier than him. 514 00:19:34,874 --> 00:19:36,174 Don't tell him I said that, okay? 515 00:19:39,212 --> 00:19:41,212 So, um, 516 00:19:40,246 --> 00:19:41,279 what do you do for work? 517 00:19:42,682 --> 00:19:44,682 I'm a corporate attorney. 518 00:19:44,751 --> 00:19:45,850 And do you enjoy what you do? 519 00:19:46,786 --> 00:19:48,786 It pays the bills. 520 00:19:51,024 --> 00:19:52,089 You know, we should probably hit the road. 521 00:19:52,125 --> 00:19:53,524 -Oh, yeah. -Okay? 522 00:19:53,560 --> 00:19:55,560 Yeah, yeah. 523 00:20:03,069 --> 00:20:09,473 [♪♪♪] 524 00:20:09,542 --> 00:20:12,043 [vanessa] wow, this is the house? 525 00:20:12,078 --> 00:20:13,411 [kris] yeah, we're here. 526 00:20:21,387 --> 00:20:24,655 Hey, I don't know if you need to hear this, 527 00:20:24,724 --> 00:20:28,159 but richard is one of the best people I know. 528 00:20:28,228 --> 00:20:30,127 If he even knew for a second 529 00:20:30,163 --> 00:20:31,262 he had a daughter out there somewhere, 530 00:20:31,297 --> 00:20:32,330 he would have done 531 00:20:32,398 --> 00:20:34,398 everything in his power to find you. 532 00:20:34,400 --> 00:20:36,667 Okay, this family... 533 00:20:36,736 --> 00:20:37,802 Your life is going to change for the better 534 00:20:37,837 --> 00:20:39,737 knowing them. 535 00:20:39,772 --> 00:20:40,805 Mine has. 536 00:20:41,908 --> 00:20:43,074 Thank you. 537 00:20:43,109 --> 00:20:44,909 That's actually really comforting to hear. 538 00:20:46,112 --> 00:20:48,112 Okay. 539 00:20:51,784 --> 00:20:52,950 Hey, welcome. 540 00:20:52,986 --> 00:20:54,585 -Hello. -Hi. 541 00:20:54,621 --> 00:20:57,521 I hope kris here didn't talk your ear off. 542 00:20:57,590 --> 00:20:59,023 You know how those lawyers can be. 543 00:20:59,092 --> 00:21:01,259 I had my headphones ready just in case. 544 00:21:01,294 --> 00:21:02,360 Smart girl. 545 00:21:02,428 --> 00:21:04,128 [laughs] 546 00:21:04,163 --> 00:21:05,796 everyone's ready to meet you. 547 00:21:07,300 --> 00:21:09,300 Ready? 548 00:21:09,769 --> 00:21:11,769 Come on. 549 00:21:13,039 --> 00:21:14,472 Here, emilia, put your coat on. 550 00:21:14,507 --> 00:21:16,707 -Guys! Hey! -Kris! 551 00:21:16,776 --> 00:21:18,209 Kris. 552 00:21:18,278 --> 00:21:19,510 Good to see you all. 553 00:21:21,547 --> 00:21:23,547 Hey, everyone, 554 00:21:22,548 --> 00:21:24,682 this is vanessa, 555 00:21:24,717 --> 00:21:26,717 my daughter... 556 00:21:25,652 --> 00:21:26,684 Your sister. 557 00:21:28,488 --> 00:21:29,520 Hi, everyone. 558 00:21:31,324 --> 00:21:33,324 I'm pauline. 559 00:21:32,325 --> 00:21:34,392 -Oh. -Hi. 560 00:21:34,460 --> 00:21:35,826 -You're so beautiful! -Thank you. 561 00:21:35,862 --> 00:21:37,695 You are, too. 562 00:21:37,730 --> 00:21:38,996 I'm so excited to meet you. 563 00:21:39,032 --> 00:21:41,365 That's my wife, and she's a hugger. 564 00:21:41,401 --> 00:21:43,401 And then from oldest to youngest 565 00:21:42,201 --> 00:21:44,201 is caitlin, 566 00:21:43,236 --> 00:21:45,369 and this is aiden, 567 00:21:45,405 --> 00:21:46,804 and emilia. 568 00:21:46,839 --> 00:21:47,872 Nice to meet you. 569 00:21:47,907 --> 00:21:50,574 Nice to meet you, too, aiden. 570 00:21:50,643 --> 00:21:52,843 And this would be mickey, 571 00:21:52,879 --> 00:21:54,745 who would be your nephew. 572 00:21:54,814 --> 00:21:56,814 [laughing and gushing] 573 00:21:56,716 --> 00:21:57,815 hey. Nice to meet you. 574 00:22:00,186 --> 00:22:01,919 Nice to meet you, too. 575 00:22:01,988 --> 00:22:03,354 I've always loved the name caitlin. 576 00:22:04,724 --> 00:22:06,023 Cool. 577 00:22:06,059 --> 00:22:07,191 How can you be our sister? You're a grown-up. 578 00:22:07,226 --> 00:22:08,492 Oh, um, 579 00:22:08,528 --> 00:22:10,161 before I met your mom, 580 00:22:10,196 --> 00:22:11,429 I met vanessa's mom, 581 00:22:11,497 --> 00:22:13,230 and then vanessa was born. 582 00:22:13,266 --> 00:22:14,498 Then why are we just meeting her now? 583 00:22:16,235 --> 00:22:18,269 Well, we didn't know before, 584 00:22:18,338 --> 00:22:20,171 until a few days ago, 585 00:22:20,206 --> 00:22:21,572 because of a dna test. 586 00:22:21,607 --> 00:22:22,707 I don't get it. 587 00:22:22,742 --> 00:22:23,941 Me neither. 588 00:22:24,010 --> 00:22:25,543 Yeah. Great explanation, dad. 589 00:22:25,578 --> 00:22:26,777 Guys, I've been at depositions 590 00:22:26,846 --> 00:22:29,680 with warmer receptions than this, okay? 591 00:22:29,716 --> 00:22:31,182 Vanessa is amazing. 592 00:22:31,217 --> 00:22:32,249 She's awesome. 593 00:22:32,285 --> 00:22:33,451 I've already vetted her. 594 00:22:33,519 --> 00:22:35,453 She's super nice and very funny. 595 00:22:35,521 --> 00:22:37,521 Just not as funny as me. 596 00:22:38,558 --> 00:22:40,291 But, dad, why did kris take her to the vet? 597 00:22:41,427 --> 00:22:42,626 To the vet? No. 598 00:22:44,964 --> 00:22:46,597 I'm sorry. 599 00:22:46,632 --> 00:22:48,699 Let's get you settled. 600 00:22:48,735 --> 00:22:49,967 And I hope you don't mind sleeping on the couch, 601 00:22:50,036 --> 00:22:51,202 'cause this one's getting the guest room. 602 00:22:51,237 --> 00:22:52,570 Oh, man. 603 00:22:52,605 --> 00:22:53,738 I take back everything nice I said about her. 604 00:22:59,045 --> 00:23:00,878 Your home is beautiful! 605 00:23:00,913 --> 00:23:02,146 Thank you. 606 00:23:04,717 --> 00:23:07,818 It even smells like christmas in here. 607 00:23:07,887 --> 00:23:10,788 I know the decorations are a little much, 608 00:23:10,823 --> 00:23:12,556 but that's mostly richard's doing. 609 00:23:16,229 --> 00:23:18,329 [vanessa] this is absolutely gorgeous. 610 00:23:18,398 --> 00:23:19,463 [pauline] thank you. 611 00:23:20,900 --> 00:23:23,267 So that's where the christmas tree will go. 612 00:23:23,302 --> 00:23:24,502 We'll be chopping that down tomorrow. 613 00:23:24,570 --> 00:23:26,971 We usually wait for kris to get here. 614 00:23:27,006 --> 00:23:29,273 And maybe you can join us. 615 00:23:29,308 --> 00:23:31,108 Yeah, I would love that. 616 00:23:31,144 --> 00:23:32,443 [richard] let me guess, 617 00:23:32,478 --> 00:23:33,911 she told you that 618 00:23:33,946 --> 00:23:35,446 she had nothing to do with the christmas decorations? 619 00:23:35,481 --> 00:23:37,348 Did you? 620 00:23:37,417 --> 00:23:39,083 Don't believe this one. 621 00:23:39,118 --> 00:23:40,684 You know, one year, 622 00:23:40,753 --> 00:23:41,952 we had a lights contest in our neighborhood, 623 00:23:41,988 --> 00:23:43,154 and she went and she bought up 624 00:23:43,189 --> 00:23:45,790 every christmas light in a 50-mile radius. 625 00:23:45,825 --> 00:23:47,158 I'm a little competitive. 626 00:23:47,193 --> 00:23:48,259 That's why I'm glad 627 00:23:48,294 --> 00:23:49,827 that she's always on my side for life. 628 00:23:53,099 --> 00:23:54,331 Hey, I'm sorry about emilia. 629 00:23:54,367 --> 00:23:56,967 She just takes a little while to warm, 630 00:23:57,003 --> 00:23:59,603 but once you've won her over, she'll be your best friend. 631 00:24:01,507 --> 00:24:03,007 Oh! 632 00:24:04,477 --> 00:24:07,611 All right, you guys are gonna wear me out for christmas. 633 00:24:07,647 --> 00:24:09,814 Aiden, why don't you show mickey around the house? 634 00:24:09,849 --> 00:24:10,981 Awesome. I love dogs. 635 00:24:11,017 --> 00:24:13,317 Just be careful. He can be a little tricky. 636 00:24:15,154 --> 00:24:17,154 Okay, there you go. 637 00:24:17,457 --> 00:24:18,989 [pauline] emilia, do you want to go play with mickey? 638 00:24:19,025 --> 00:24:20,357 I have to go practice my song. 639 00:24:20,393 --> 00:24:22,359 Yes, emilia's singing a solo, "away in a manger," 640 00:24:22,395 --> 00:24:23,494 in our church's christmas pageant. 641 00:24:23,529 --> 00:24:25,229 A solo... 642 00:24:25,298 --> 00:24:27,331 Wow, that is very impressive. 643 00:24:27,366 --> 00:24:28,799 It's no big deal. 644 00:24:31,537 --> 00:24:32,970 Ooh! 645 00:24:33,005 --> 00:24:34,371 Sorry. Normally, she's very sweet. 646 00:24:34,407 --> 00:24:37,541 I get it. This is a lot for a kid. 647 00:24:37,577 --> 00:24:39,577 What were you like as a kid? 648 00:24:38,511 --> 00:24:39,977 Uh... 649 00:24:40,012 --> 00:24:41,545 I was pretty shy. 650 00:24:41,581 --> 00:24:42,847 Definitely not the kid 651 00:24:42,882 --> 00:24:44,582 to take a solo in a christmas pageant. 652 00:24:45,818 --> 00:24:46,851 What about you, kris? 653 00:24:46,886 --> 00:24:48,719 Oh, kris was great, 654 00:24:48,754 --> 00:24:50,020 but he had a lot of energy, he would never stop, 655 00:24:50,056 --> 00:24:51,322 but he had a good heart-- 656 00:24:51,357 --> 00:24:53,557 and he was obsessed with baseball. 657 00:24:53,593 --> 00:24:54,725 [kris] I still am. 658 00:24:54,760 --> 00:24:55,860 Yeah, richard took me 659 00:24:55,895 --> 00:24:58,496 to my first yankees game when I was six. 660 00:24:58,531 --> 00:24:59,763 I'm a fan for life. 661 00:24:59,832 --> 00:25:01,198 Except my dad didn't like it very much. 662 00:25:01,234 --> 00:25:02,533 He was a mets fan. 663 00:25:02,568 --> 00:25:04,101 I think I've got to side with your dad on this one. 664 00:25:04,170 --> 00:25:05,269 No! 665 00:25:05,338 --> 00:25:06,570 Mets and jets all the way. 666 00:25:06,606 --> 00:25:08,606 You've got to root for the underdog. 667 00:25:07,540 --> 00:25:09,106 Mets and jets! 668 00:25:09,175 --> 00:25:10,207 I knew-- 669 00:25:10,243 --> 00:25:12,042 I knew I liked this girl. 670 00:25:13,746 --> 00:25:15,746 Why don't you help me in the kitchen? 671 00:25:14,747 --> 00:25:15,779 Okay. Yeah, sure. 672 00:25:21,220 --> 00:25:24,421 [♪♪♪] 673 00:25:24,457 --> 00:25:26,056 hey, can I show you to your room? 674 00:25:27,560 --> 00:25:28,726 That would be lovely. 675 00:25:31,130 --> 00:25:33,264 You have a beautiful family. 676 00:25:33,299 --> 00:25:34,565 Thank you. 677 00:25:34,600 --> 00:25:35,766 Yeah, we do a big family photo 678 00:25:35,801 --> 00:25:37,801 in front of the christmas tree every year. 679 00:25:36,769 --> 00:25:38,769 Well, you'll be in it-- 680 00:25:37,803 --> 00:25:38,936 I mean, if you want to be? 681 00:25:38,971 --> 00:25:40,304 That would be nice. 682 00:25:40,373 --> 00:25:42,273 Okay. 683 00:25:42,308 --> 00:25:44,942 I'm really happy that you're here. 684 00:25:44,977 --> 00:25:46,877 I think the timing's no coincidence-- 685 00:25:46,913 --> 00:25:48,445 the holidays are all about family. 686 00:25:49,782 --> 00:25:51,949 I think we have a lot of catching up to do. 687 00:25:51,984 --> 00:25:53,150 Yeah. Yeah, we do. 688 00:25:54,453 --> 00:25:56,453 Okay, here's your room. 689 00:25:55,321 --> 00:25:56,587 Oh, great. 690 00:25:56,622 --> 00:25:57,955 Make yourself comfortable. 691 00:25:57,990 --> 00:25:59,490 Okay, thanks. 692 00:26:09,468 --> 00:26:12,836 Dee, you don't understand how amazing everything is here. 693 00:26:12,905 --> 00:26:14,972 Like, too good to be true. 694 00:26:15,007 --> 00:26:16,340 Really? I mean, how so? 695 00:26:16,409 --> 00:26:18,976 Richard and his wife, pauline, are so lovely, 696 00:26:19,011 --> 00:26:22,012 and, well, the kids are understandably shocked, 697 00:26:22,081 --> 00:26:23,581 but they seem really sweet. 698 00:26:23,616 --> 00:26:24,815 What about that guy that drove you there? 699 00:26:24,850 --> 00:26:26,850 I mean, what's his deal? 700 00:26:25,818 --> 00:26:27,351 Kristopher? 701 00:26:27,420 --> 00:26:29,486 Yeah, he seems nice. 702 00:26:30,489 --> 00:26:31,755 And cute. 703 00:26:31,791 --> 00:26:34,091 You sure he's not your cousin or anything? 704 00:26:34,126 --> 00:26:37,428 Yeah. No, he's definitely not in the family. 705 00:26:37,463 --> 00:26:39,463 [knocking on door] 706 00:26:38,497 --> 00:26:40,097 uh, look, I gotta go. 707 00:26:40,132 --> 00:26:41,632 I love you! 708 00:26:41,667 --> 00:26:43,667 Come in. 709 00:26:44,637 --> 00:26:46,537 -Hey, how are you? -Yeah, good. 710 00:26:46,606 --> 00:26:48,305 I'm supposed to tell you that dinner's ready. 711 00:26:48,341 --> 00:26:49,607 Oh, okay. Thanks. 712 00:26:49,642 --> 00:26:51,008 How are you feeling with everything? 713 00:26:51,043 --> 00:26:53,043 You were right about the family. 714 00:26:52,044 --> 00:26:54,144 They're wonderful. 715 00:26:54,180 --> 00:26:55,779 And I really appreciate 716 00:26:55,815 --> 00:26:58,382 you helping me break the ice with the kids, 717 00:26:58,451 --> 00:27:00,818 although I'm not sure it's fully broken yet. 718 00:27:00,853 --> 00:27:01,986 You'll get there. 719 00:27:02,021 --> 00:27:03,120 Hope so. 720 00:27:04,223 --> 00:27:06,223 -See you soon. -Okay. 721 00:27:09,061 --> 00:27:10,294 "you'll get there." 722 00:27:10,329 --> 00:27:11,362 "okay." 723 00:27:12,798 --> 00:27:15,499 emilia, can I just tell you how much I love your hair? 724 00:27:15,534 --> 00:27:17,501 Oh, that's not her real hair, didn't you know? 725 00:27:17,536 --> 00:27:19,536 She's wearing a wig. 726 00:27:18,504 --> 00:27:20,504 See? 727 00:27:19,538 --> 00:27:21,538 I am not! 728 00:27:20,573 --> 00:27:21,739 [kris] hey. Hey! 729 00:27:24,310 --> 00:27:26,310 [richard] here we go. 730 00:27:25,244 --> 00:27:26,377 Ooh, yeah. 731 00:27:26,412 --> 00:27:27,511 [vanessa] wow, that's interesting. 732 00:27:27,546 --> 00:27:30,080 This is-- it's pinnekjott. 733 00:27:30,149 --> 00:27:33,317 This is basically smoked lamb ribs. 734 00:27:33,352 --> 00:27:35,152 Really popular norwegian meal during the holidays. 735 00:27:36,522 --> 00:27:37,554 So how often do you guys 736 00:27:37,590 --> 00:27:39,590 all get together for dinner like this? 737 00:27:39,659 --> 00:27:41,258 [pauline] we try to as much as possible 738 00:27:41,327 --> 00:27:42,559 with the kids' schedules. 739 00:27:42,595 --> 00:27:43,861 You know, when I was a kid, 740 00:27:43,896 --> 00:27:45,896 we would have dinner for two hours every night, 741 00:27:44,930 --> 00:27:47,698 because my mother was from norway, 742 00:27:47,733 --> 00:27:48,832 would ask us 743 00:27:48,868 --> 00:27:50,034 very detailed questions about our day, 744 00:27:50,069 --> 00:27:51,535 and we thought that she was being strict, 745 00:27:51,570 --> 00:27:52,736 and then we realized 746 00:27:52,772 --> 00:27:54,772 she was just trying to practice her english. 747 00:27:56,275 --> 00:27:57,675 [pauline] caitlin, no phones at the table. 748 00:27:57,710 --> 00:27:59,710 You know that. 749 00:28:02,048 --> 00:28:04,048 Vanessa, who do you eat dinner with? 750 00:28:02,948 --> 00:28:05,416 Um, sometimes, friends, 751 00:28:05,451 --> 00:28:07,017 but it's usually just me and mickey. 752 00:28:08,220 --> 00:28:09,253 So that's why this is such a treat. 753 00:28:10,423 --> 00:28:11,455 Where do you eat dinner, kris? 754 00:28:11,524 --> 00:28:13,524 Where do I eat dinner? 755 00:28:12,525 --> 00:28:15,592 At my desk, usually takeout. 756 00:28:15,628 --> 00:28:17,861 Or I'll stop at julia's on the way home. 757 00:28:17,897 --> 00:28:19,363 Oh, is julia your girlfriend? 758 00:28:19,398 --> 00:28:21,131 [kris] no. No, no. 759 00:28:21,200 --> 00:28:23,467 It's julia's kitchen, in chelsea. 760 00:28:23,536 --> 00:28:25,536 Do you know that spot? 761 00:28:24,437 --> 00:28:26,570 Oh, yeah. 762 00:28:26,605 --> 00:28:27,705 Yeah, I know the place. 763 00:28:27,740 --> 00:28:28,939 [kris] it's one of my favorite places. 764 00:28:28,974 --> 00:28:31,775 Well, aside from pauline's kitchen, of course. 765 00:28:32,778 --> 00:28:34,778 Good save. 766 00:28:33,713 --> 00:28:35,079 Yeah, that's a good one. 767 00:28:35,114 --> 00:28:36,246 Okay, let's-- 768 00:28:36,282 --> 00:28:37,481 can we say grace? 769 00:28:38,984 --> 00:28:41,285 We would like to thank you for this beautiful meal 770 00:28:41,320 --> 00:28:43,253 and for bringing us a very special gift this year. 771 00:28:44,623 --> 00:28:45,823 Vanessa. 772 00:28:45,891 --> 00:28:47,558 And for bringing people into her life 773 00:28:47,593 --> 00:28:49,326 that have taken such good care of her. 774 00:28:50,796 --> 00:28:52,996 And for guiding her to us this year 775 00:28:53,065 --> 00:28:54,598 so that we can have a very special christmas. 776 00:28:57,470 --> 00:28:58,569 In your name. 777 00:28:58,604 --> 00:28:59,770 Amen. 778 00:28:59,805 --> 00:29:01,805 [all] amen. 779 00:29:04,443 --> 00:29:09,079 [group] five, four, three, two, one. 780 00:29:09,115 --> 00:29:10,347 [cheering] 781 00:29:12,318 --> 00:29:13,751 the lights look really nice. 782 00:29:13,786 --> 00:29:15,486 -Oh, do you think so? -Yeah. 783 00:29:15,521 --> 00:29:16,653 I don't know. 784 00:29:16,689 --> 00:29:17,855 I think we've got to turn up the wattage. 785 00:29:17,923 --> 00:29:19,923 You know, dim the rest of the neighborhood. 786 00:29:18,624 --> 00:29:19,690 [vanessa] ah, good idea. 787 00:29:19,759 --> 00:29:21,759 Take out the competition. 788 00:29:20,659 --> 00:29:22,659 Yes. 789 00:29:22,862 --> 00:29:24,862 [richard] is that-- 790 00:29:23,796 --> 00:29:25,295 no. 791 00:29:25,331 --> 00:29:26,830 Oh, no! 792 00:29:26,866 --> 00:29:28,098 Emilia, get the duct tape. 793 00:29:28,134 --> 00:29:29,466 [kris] yeah. Duct tape, duct tape! 794 00:29:35,474 --> 00:29:36,940 Hi. 795 00:29:36,976 --> 00:29:40,144 Looks like you and mickey are really bonded. 796 00:29:40,179 --> 00:29:41,712 Yeah, we get along really good. 797 00:29:41,781 --> 00:29:44,214 So what grade are you in, aiden? 798 00:29:44,283 --> 00:29:45,949 Sixth grade. 799 00:29:45,985 --> 00:29:47,184 But I'm already on the 8th grade hockey team. 800 00:29:47,219 --> 00:29:49,453 Wow, you must be really good. 801 00:29:49,488 --> 00:29:50,621 Yeah. 802 00:29:50,656 --> 00:29:53,957 -Can I tell you a secret? -Sure. 803 00:29:53,993 --> 00:29:55,993 I've never actually been ice skating. 804 00:29:56,028 --> 00:29:57,628 Really? 805 00:29:57,663 --> 00:29:59,196 It's not that hard. 806 00:29:59,231 --> 00:30:02,800 It requires some coordination, which I don't have very much of. 807 00:30:06,305 --> 00:30:07,471 Can I tell you another secret? 808 00:30:08,541 --> 00:30:09,640 Okay. 809 00:30:09,675 --> 00:30:10,808 I've always wanted a brother. 810 00:30:10,843 --> 00:30:13,377 I've always wanted a brother, too, 811 00:30:13,412 --> 00:30:14,912 'cause I already have two sisters 812 00:30:14,980 --> 00:30:16,013 and they can be annoying. 813 00:30:16,048 --> 00:30:17,147 Right. 814 00:30:23,889 --> 00:30:27,724 [♪♪♪] 815 00:30:39,004 --> 00:30:40,204 it's not too bad, right? 816 00:30:42,508 --> 00:30:43,574 It's, um... 817 00:30:43,609 --> 00:30:44,942 It's pretty magical. 818 00:30:47,379 --> 00:30:49,413 So, dad, where did you meet vanessa's mom? 819 00:30:51,217 --> 00:30:53,217 Providence. 820 00:30:53,886 --> 00:30:56,553 I didn't know she lived in rhode island? 821 00:30:56,589 --> 00:30:57,921 That's where you guys met? 822 00:30:57,957 --> 00:30:59,957 Yeah, she had an apartment downtown, 823 00:31:00,025 --> 00:31:01,458 by the old majestic theatre. 824 00:31:03,629 --> 00:31:05,362 She must have moved back to new york 825 00:31:05,397 --> 00:31:07,564 before you came home. 826 00:31:07,600 --> 00:31:08,765 That's probably why you couldn't find her. 827 00:31:10,936 --> 00:31:11,969 That's true. 828 00:31:12,037 --> 00:31:14,037 I only looked in providence. 829 00:31:13,906 --> 00:31:15,906 [emilia] wait. 830 00:31:16,375 --> 00:31:18,609 How can we be sisters if we have different moms? 831 00:31:18,644 --> 00:31:20,711 She's our half-sister. 832 00:31:22,381 --> 00:31:24,581 I actually don't like the term half-sister. 833 00:31:24,617 --> 00:31:26,884 I think family is family, 834 00:31:26,919 --> 00:31:28,252 and you're sisters, and that's it. 835 00:31:38,063 --> 00:31:39,997 That was the perfect but chilly ending 836 00:31:40,065 --> 00:31:42,165 to a beautiful night. 837 00:31:42,234 --> 00:31:43,500 -Could you read me a story? -Yes. 838 00:31:43,569 --> 00:31:44,735 [text alert chimes] 839 00:31:47,640 --> 00:31:51,575 [♪♪♪] 840 00:31:51,610 --> 00:31:53,110 everything okay? 841 00:31:53,145 --> 00:31:55,445 Uh, yeah, yeah. 842 00:31:55,481 --> 00:31:57,147 Just--I'm a bit tired. 843 00:31:57,182 --> 00:31:58,282 I think I'm going to turn in. 844 00:31:58,317 --> 00:32:01,251 Okay. Have a good sleep. 845 00:32:01,287 --> 00:32:03,120 Yeah. You too. Good night. 846 00:32:03,155 --> 00:32:04,321 Good night. 847 00:32:06,025 --> 00:32:07,624 [line ringing] 848 00:32:07,660 --> 00:32:09,259 [woman on answering machine] our office is currently closed. 849 00:32:09,295 --> 00:32:11,595 Please call us back during regular business hours. 850 00:32:11,630 --> 00:32:13,630 Happy holidays! 851 00:32:20,005 --> 00:32:23,507 [♪♪♪] 852 00:32:23,575 --> 00:32:25,575 -[knocking on door] -come in! 853 00:32:25,611 --> 00:32:27,611 Hey. Morning. 854 00:32:26,445 --> 00:32:27,611 Good morning! 855 00:32:27,646 --> 00:32:28,745 Hi. 856 00:32:28,781 --> 00:32:30,480 Um, pauline mentioned 857 00:32:30,516 --> 00:32:32,683 that you might want to come get our christmas tree with us. 858 00:32:32,751 --> 00:32:35,152 Oh, yeah! I would love to. 859 00:32:35,187 --> 00:32:37,120 Yeah? Okay. Great. 860 00:32:37,156 --> 00:32:38,188 Good. 861 00:32:38,257 --> 00:32:39,423 Okay. Wear something warm. 862 00:32:39,458 --> 00:32:41,458 Warm? Got it. 863 00:32:41,794 --> 00:32:43,794 Okay... 864 00:32:45,764 --> 00:32:47,431 I can't believe that the girls are missing this. 865 00:32:48,667 --> 00:32:50,267 Yeah. Pauline took emilia to rehearsal 866 00:32:50,302 --> 00:32:51,935 and caitlin's doing her own thing, 867 00:32:51,971 --> 00:32:53,103 but they'll join us to decorate. 868 00:32:54,340 --> 00:32:56,306 Okay, so what kind of tree are we looking for? 869 00:32:56,342 --> 00:32:57,708 A christmas tree. 870 00:32:59,645 --> 00:33:01,278 I mean, like a tall one, 871 00:33:01,313 --> 00:33:02,779 or a fuller one, 872 00:33:02,815 --> 00:33:04,114 or a skinny one? 873 00:33:04,149 --> 00:33:05,849 I think we'll know it when we see it. 874 00:33:05,884 --> 00:33:06,950 Okay, let's split up. 875 00:33:06,986 --> 00:33:08,051 Aiden and I are gonna go off together. 876 00:33:08,120 --> 00:33:09,219 Holler if you see something. 877 00:33:09,288 --> 00:33:10,654 Whoa, dad, can we get that tree? 878 00:33:13,359 --> 00:33:15,792 [♪♪♪] 879 00:33:15,828 --> 00:33:19,196 so, I've gotta ask... 880 00:33:19,231 --> 00:33:21,164 I know you're close to the family, 881 00:33:21,200 --> 00:33:22,699 but I'm sure there's 882 00:33:22,735 --> 00:33:25,168 a million other things you could be doing right now. 883 00:33:25,204 --> 00:33:27,070 Why do you choose to spend your holiday break here? 884 00:33:28,374 --> 00:33:31,141 Sometimes, it's just nice to get out of the city, 885 00:33:31,176 --> 00:33:33,176 you know? 886 00:33:34,146 --> 00:33:36,013 I'm sensing there is more to it than that. 887 00:33:42,021 --> 00:33:43,353 My, um... 888 00:33:44,890 --> 00:33:46,857 My parents passed away. 889 00:33:46,892 --> 00:33:48,325 It was a car accident. 890 00:33:49,928 --> 00:33:52,029 They were traveling to michigan to come visit me at law school. 891 00:33:53,866 --> 00:33:54,998 I was 22. 892 00:33:56,568 --> 00:33:57,601 The next couple of years, 893 00:33:57,669 --> 00:33:59,202 I just couldn't face the holidays. 894 00:33:59,238 --> 00:34:01,505 Richard finally talked me into coming to visit with the family, 895 00:34:01,540 --> 00:34:04,608 and... 896 00:34:04,676 --> 00:34:06,243 I've been coming back every year since. 897 00:34:09,048 --> 00:34:11,281 Thank you for sharing that, kris. 898 00:34:11,350 --> 00:34:13,950 And I'm sorry to hear about your parents. 899 00:34:14,019 --> 00:34:15,852 Thank you. 900 00:34:15,888 --> 00:34:17,087 I appreciate that. 901 00:34:19,425 --> 00:34:23,260 [♪♪♪] 902 00:34:25,264 --> 00:34:27,264 what do you think? 903 00:34:27,800 --> 00:34:29,800 I think it's perfect. 904 00:34:32,438 --> 00:34:33,703 [cheering] 905 00:34:33,739 --> 00:34:35,238 [richard] here we go! Here we go, guys! 906 00:34:41,547 --> 00:34:43,480 There's more decorations in the garage, 907 00:34:43,549 --> 00:34:44,614 in case these aren't enough. 908 00:34:45,784 --> 00:34:47,784 [vanessa] where's emilia? 909 00:34:46,785 --> 00:34:48,485 Is she still at rehearsal? 910 00:34:48,554 --> 00:34:49,619 She's in the dining room 911 00:34:49,655 --> 00:34:51,321 stringing together a popcorn garland. 912 00:34:51,390 --> 00:34:52,489 Something happened at rehearsal today, 913 00:34:52,558 --> 00:34:54,558 but she doesn't want to tell me. 914 00:34:55,160 --> 00:34:56,960 Do you mind if I go and talk to her? 915 00:34:56,995 --> 00:34:58,228 Please. Be my guest. 916 00:35:04,336 --> 00:35:08,472 ♪ away in a manger 917 00:35:08,507 --> 00:35:12,075 ♪ no crib for a bed 918 00:35:12,111 --> 00:35:14,010 that sounds wonderful! 919 00:35:14,079 --> 00:35:18,348 You know, I've never made popcorn garland before. 920 00:35:18,417 --> 00:35:19,616 Do you... 921 00:35:19,651 --> 00:35:21,318 Do you think you could show me how you do it? 922 00:35:24,857 --> 00:35:26,123 Is there... 923 00:35:26,158 --> 00:35:27,290 Is there any string left? 924 00:35:30,462 --> 00:35:31,828 It's easy. 925 00:35:31,864 --> 00:35:32,929 You just string it through the center of the popcorn, 926 00:35:32,965 --> 00:35:34,931 and if you want, you can add these... 927 00:35:36,034 --> 00:35:37,134 Whoa, cranberries. 928 00:35:37,169 --> 00:35:38,268 That is-- 929 00:35:38,303 --> 00:35:39,836 that is taking it to a whole new level. 930 00:35:42,875 --> 00:35:45,008 So, how did rehearsal go today? 931 00:35:46,778 --> 00:35:48,712 I don't wanna do this solo anymore. 932 00:35:50,015 --> 00:35:51,848 Well, how come? You have a beautiful voice. 933 00:35:51,884 --> 00:35:53,850 I can sing at home just fine, 934 00:35:53,886 --> 00:35:55,685 but when I'm at rehearsal, 935 00:35:55,721 --> 00:35:57,654 in front of people, 936 00:35:57,689 --> 00:35:59,322 my throat gets dry and I sound horrible. 937 00:35:59,358 --> 00:36:01,224 Well, you know, 938 00:36:01,293 --> 00:36:05,228 a lot of very famous singers have stage fright. 939 00:36:05,297 --> 00:36:08,398 Adele, katy perry, rihanna... 940 00:36:08,467 --> 00:36:10,467 They do? 941 00:36:09,468 --> 00:36:10,634 Of course! 942 00:36:10,669 --> 00:36:12,636 And I am no singer, 943 00:36:12,671 --> 00:36:14,404 but back in college, 944 00:36:14,473 --> 00:36:16,006 when I had to give a presentation, 945 00:36:16,041 --> 00:36:17,307 I would get so nervous, 946 00:36:17,342 --> 00:36:19,976 I could feel my voice shaking. 947 00:36:20,012 --> 00:36:22,846 But then I learned how to work through it. 948 00:36:22,881 --> 00:36:24,981 How? 949 00:36:25,017 --> 00:36:29,052 Well, I'd take some deep breaths... 950 00:36:29,087 --> 00:36:30,587 And think about 951 00:36:30,656 --> 00:36:33,890 how nobody in the class wanted me to fail. 952 00:36:33,926 --> 00:36:35,659 We were all in the same boat. 953 00:36:36,995 --> 00:36:39,062 Same goes for the audience listening to you sing. 954 00:36:41,099 --> 00:36:44,868 Just try and focus on how singing makes you feel, 955 00:36:44,903 --> 00:36:47,704 then let it flow from your heart, 956 00:36:47,739 --> 00:36:49,072 the same way you do when you sing at home. 957 00:36:51,710 --> 00:36:55,679 Sometimes, being nervous, it just means you really care. 958 00:36:56,748 --> 00:36:58,014 That makes sense. 959 00:36:59,851 --> 00:37:01,284 How about we go decorate the tree now? 960 00:37:02,588 --> 00:37:04,588 [emilia] dad! 961 00:37:03,555 --> 00:37:05,021 Yeah? 962 00:37:05,057 --> 00:37:06,590 Vanessa and I made this. Can you hang it on the tree? 963 00:37:06,625 --> 00:37:08,959 Of course! 964 00:37:09,027 --> 00:37:10,093 Fantastic. 965 00:37:10,128 --> 00:37:11,361 There you go. 966 00:37:12,598 --> 00:37:14,598 [richard] very nice. 967 00:37:15,200 --> 00:37:17,200 Vanessa, how did you and your mother 968 00:37:16,101 --> 00:37:17,300 celebrate christmas? 969 00:37:17,369 --> 00:37:19,402 Well, it was always just the two of us, 970 00:37:19,438 --> 00:37:21,905 so she tried to me make christmas extra special. 971 00:37:21,940 --> 00:37:25,075 We would go into the city, to rockefeller plaza, 972 00:37:25,110 --> 00:37:27,377 and see the big christmas tree, 973 00:37:27,412 --> 00:37:29,446 and then we'd always go for a nice dinner after. 974 00:37:29,481 --> 00:37:30,614 That sounds really nice. 975 00:37:32,918 --> 00:37:34,217 We found it! 976 00:37:36,121 --> 00:37:37,754 You guys need another house 977 00:37:37,789 --> 00:37:39,155 to store all your christmas decorations. 978 00:37:44,630 --> 00:37:45,729 No way. 979 00:37:45,764 --> 00:37:47,063 Remember that? 980 00:37:47,099 --> 00:37:48,265 Yeah, I remember when I made this. 981 00:37:48,300 --> 00:37:50,300 It was forever ago. 982 00:37:49,334 --> 00:37:51,801 Emilia's first christmas. 983 00:37:51,837 --> 00:37:53,837 [kris] look at the cheeks! 984 00:37:52,838 --> 00:37:54,738 -You were so cute! -I still am. 985 00:37:54,773 --> 00:37:56,139 Yes, you are. 986 00:37:56,174 --> 00:37:57,507 What does this say? 987 00:37:57,576 --> 00:37:59,342 Oh. This-- 988 00:37:59,411 --> 00:38:00,977 I made this with my grandfather when I was a boy. 989 00:38:01,013 --> 00:38:03,780 That's norwegian for "merry christmas". 990 00:38:03,815 --> 00:38:05,582 Oh. 991 00:38:05,617 --> 00:38:07,917 "julekurvers"? 992 00:38:07,953 --> 00:38:09,753 Julekurver, yeah, that's right. 993 00:38:09,788 --> 00:38:12,289 That's another norwegian tradition. 994 00:38:12,324 --> 00:38:15,525 You hang them on the tree and then you add candy and nuts. 995 00:38:15,594 --> 00:38:17,594 Yeah, all these years, 996 00:38:16,628 --> 00:38:18,628 and I still don't have one myself. 997 00:38:17,629 --> 00:38:18,695 Right, guys? 998 00:38:18,764 --> 00:38:19,829 What happened there? 999 00:38:19,865 --> 00:38:21,164 Maybe I'll just take yours this year? 1000 00:38:21,199 --> 00:38:22,332 Is that-- is that okay? 1001 00:38:25,003 --> 00:38:26,936 [richard] oh, the star! 1002 00:38:26,972 --> 00:38:28,972 -Want to put it on? -Yes! 1003 00:38:27,873 --> 00:38:29,105 All right. 1004 00:38:32,444 --> 00:38:33,777 There we go. 1005 00:38:35,881 --> 00:38:37,681 -Is it on? -Yeah. 1006 00:38:37,716 --> 00:38:39,049 [cheering] 1007 00:38:47,326 --> 00:38:51,294 [♪♪♪] 1008 00:39:01,206 --> 00:39:02,572 -hey. -Hey. 1009 00:39:04,843 --> 00:39:06,209 [kris] so, what do you think? 1010 00:39:06,244 --> 00:39:07,377 I think I'm starting to understand 1011 00:39:07,412 --> 00:39:08,812 why you come back here every year. 1012 00:39:12,050 --> 00:39:13,483 It kind of feels like a gift. 1013 00:39:16,188 --> 00:39:17,721 Wait-- I didn't get presents for anyone. 1014 00:39:19,057 --> 00:39:20,256 It's okay. 1015 00:39:20,325 --> 00:39:21,424 Just get gift cards like I usually do. 1016 00:39:21,493 --> 00:39:22,859 I can't get them gift cards. 1017 00:39:22,894 --> 00:39:24,327 I need to get them presents-- like proper presents. 1018 00:39:24,363 --> 00:39:26,363 Well, I'd be happy to take you out tomorrow 1019 00:39:26,398 --> 00:39:28,398 if you want? 1020 00:39:29,267 --> 00:39:31,201 Not like out on a date, 1021 00:39:31,236 --> 00:39:33,236 you know, just out, shopping. 1022 00:39:32,237 --> 00:39:34,237 Shopping? 1023 00:39:33,171 --> 00:39:35,171 Yeah, yeah. I got that. 1024 00:39:36,041 --> 00:39:37,674 That would be great. Pretty clear. 1025 00:39:40,579 --> 00:39:42,112 -I'm going to go to bed. -Yeah, let's got to bed. 1026 00:39:42,180 --> 00:39:43,413 -Good night! -Good night. 1027 00:39:48,186 --> 00:39:50,253 You should be doing most of the work. 1028 00:39:50,288 --> 00:39:53,390 You didn't get your workout in today, did you? 1029 00:39:53,425 --> 00:39:55,458 Man, you've been handling 1030 00:39:55,527 --> 00:39:57,227 this vanessa situation really well. 1031 00:39:57,262 --> 00:39:58,628 She's making it easy. 1032 00:39:59,898 --> 00:40:01,898 But, uh... 1033 00:40:02,367 --> 00:40:04,367 What? 1034 00:40:04,536 --> 00:40:05,902 Nothing. 1035 00:40:05,937 --> 00:40:07,036 What is it? 1036 00:40:08,573 --> 00:40:11,875 Well, don't say that I said this to her, all right? 1037 00:40:11,910 --> 00:40:13,910 All right. 1038 00:40:12,944 --> 00:40:14,043 But vanessa didn't know 1039 00:40:14,079 --> 00:40:15,278 that her mother lived in providence. 1040 00:40:15,313 --> 00:40:16,646 That's the only place I knew her. 1041 00:40:16,715 --> 00:40:20,650 The woman I knew, everybody called her trish, 1042 00:40:20,719 --> 00:40:21,885 so why does her daughter only know her as patty? 1043 00:40:23,088 --> 00:40:25,054 People move, right? 1044 00:40:25,090 --> 00:40:26,289 People change-- change nicknames. 1045 00:40:27,893 --> 00:40:28,992 She said she doesn't know her mom. 1046 00:40:29,060 --> 00:40:30,560 Her mom passed away when she was young, 1047 00:40:30,595 --> 00:40:31,761 so she might not have known her. 1048 00:40:33,131 --> 00:40:35,131 Yeah, you're right. 1049 00:40:36,935 --> 00:40:38,902 You're right. 1050 00:40:38,937 --> 00:40:42,739 Also, I've seen the dna test and we're definitely a match. 1051 00:40:45,343 --> 00:40:47,243 -Come on. -Okay. All right, all right. 1052 00:40:48,613 --> 00:40:52,182 [♪♪♪] 1053 00:40:52,250 --> 00:40:53,316 [kris] so you don't think 1054 00:40:53,351 --> 00:40:54,617 I should get gift cards for everyone? 1055 00:40:54,653 --> 00:40:55,852 I don't have a problem with gift cards. 1056 00:40:55,921 --> 00:40:58,521 They just should have a personal touch. 1057 00:40:58,590 --> 00:41:00,824 Take emilia for instance, what is she into? 1058 00:41:02,260 --> 00:41:04,794 Oh, she's into, um, 1059 00:41:04,830 --> 00:41:07,130 theater, music, acting... 1060 00:41:07,165 --> 00:41:09,098 There you go. 1061 00:41:09,134 --> 00:41:10,433 A gift card for a movie theater. 1062 00:41:11,603 --> 00:41:13,803 Or, wait, I have a better idea! 1063 00:41:13,839 --> 00:41:15,138 If you want to go in on it with me. 1064 00:41:16,341 --> 00:41:17,707 -Yeah, sure. -Okay. 1065 00:41:17,776 --> 00:41:19,142 -I'll take care of it. -Okay. 1066 00:41:19,177 --> 00:41:21,444 What about aiden? 1067 00:41:21,480 --> 00:41:22,779 Aiden--winter sports. 1068 00:41:22,814 --> 00:41:24,781 Winter sports... 1069 00:41:24,816 --> 00:41:26,216 Okay, what about 1070 00:41:26,284 --> 00:41:28,651 a gift certificate for some lift tickets? 1071 00:41:28,687 --> 00:41:30,687 And then, obviously, 1072 00:41:29,721 --> 00:41:31,688 caitlin would be for a camera shop. 1073 00:41:32,824 --> 00:41:35,492 Wow, you're really good at this. 1074 00:41:35,527 --> 00:41:38,528 I've always wanted to have a big family to shop for. 1075 00:41:38,563 --> 00:41:39,629 Well, now you do. 1076 00:41:41,466 --> 00:41:42,866 What are you getting me for christmas? 1077 00:41:42,901 --> 00:41:44,133 I'm really torn 1078 00:41:44,169 --> 00:41:46,503 between a half a lump and a full lump of coal. 1079 00:41:46,538 --> 00:41:47,704 Hah! 1080 00:41:50,842 --> 00:41:52,175 [kris] well, maybe you need a break. 1081 00:41:52,210 --> 00:41:54,677 You know, help you make that decision. 1082 00:41:54,713 --> 00:41:55,879 Oh, I don't know... 1083 00:41:57,816 --> 00:41:59,048 So, how does a nice guy like you 1084 00:41:59,084 --> 00:42:00,416 end up in corporate law? 1085 00:42:02,053 --> 00:42:04,053 We're not all bad guys. 1086 00:42:03,054 --> 00:42:04,654 You hinted before 1087 00:42:04,689 --> 00:42:06,189 that you didn't really enjoy what you did. 1088 00:42:06,224 --> 00:42:08,725 I've always been someone who's... 1089 00:42:08,760 --> 00:42:11,094 Pretty good at things. 1090 00:42:11,162 --> 00:42:13,096 I was a pretty good student, 1091 00:42:13,164 --> 00:42:15,164 I'm a pretty good lawyer, 1092 00:42:14,199 --> 00:42:17,200 I was a pretty good athlete... 1093 00:42:17,235 --> 00:42:19,402 But there's only one thing that I'm truly great at... 1094 00:42:22,340 --> 00:42:24,340 Underwater basket weaving. 1095 00:42:26,378 --> 00:42:27,410 That's just thing. 1096 00:42:27,445 --> 00:42:29,445 You know, I'm not great at anything. 1097 00:42:28,513 --> 00:42:30,513 You're pretty great with the kids. 1098 00:42:32,717 --> 00:42:34,083 To be honest, 1099 00:42:34,119 --> 00:42:35,251 I've always had trouble imagining myself with kids. 1100 00:42:36,721 --> 00:42:37,854 Why? 1101 00:42:37,889 --> 00:42:39,422 Well, my life kind of took a detour 1102 00:42:39,457 --> 00:42:41,357 after my parents' accident. 1103 00:42:43,261 --> 00:42:44,961 I've just been so committed to work. 1104 00:42:45,030 --> 00:42:47,463 So no luck in a relationship, then? 1105 00:42:50,769 --> 00:42:52,035 Not even close. 1106 00:42:52,070 --> 00:42:53,870 I guess dating's the one thing I'm not good at. 1107 00:42:56,942 --> 00:42:59,075 Well, I hope you're good at ice skating. 1108 00:43:04,249 --> 00:43:05,415 [vanessa] whoa. 1109 00:43:07,385 --> 00:43:08,918 [kris] whoa, whoa, whoa. Yeah, yeah. 1110 00:43:08,954 --> 00:43:10,053 Okay, yeah, yeah. 1111 00:43:10,088 --> 00:43:11,754 Step, step. 1112 00:43:11,790 --> 00:43:12,956 -Okay. -Here we go. 1113 00:43:14,092 --> 00:43:16,459 -Step. -Step. 1114 00:43:16,494 --> 00:43:17,760 -Whoa! -Glide. 1115 00:43:18,930 --> 00:43:23,266 [♪♪♪] 1116 00:43:31,910 --> 00:43:35,078 so I've got everyone done, except for caitlin and richard, 1117 00:43:35,113 --> 00:43:36,980 but I found a place online that has a gift for richard, 1118 00:43:37,015 --> 00:43:38,581 if you don't mind making one last stop. 1119 00:43:38,617 --> 00:43:40,617 Yeah. Not at all. 1120 00:43:39,618 --> 00:43:40,683 [phone ringing] 1121 00:43:46,458 --> 00:43:48,458 everything okay? 1122 00:43:49,127 --> 00:43:50,627 Uh, yeah. Yeah. 1123 00:43:50,662 --> 00:43:51,794 I'll just deal with it later. 1124 00:43:51,830 --> 00:43:52,962 Okay. 1125 00:43:58,803 --> 00:44:00,803 What's going on, guys? 1126 00:44:01,272 --> 00:44:03,272 Hey. 1127 00:44:03,308 --> 00:44:06,943 Well, we have to say goodbye to a local icon. 1128 00:44:06,978 --> 00:44:08,711 No amount of duct tape can fix him. 1129 00:44:11,049 --> 00:44:13,049 Yeah, yeah. Could you grab it? 1130 00:44:12,017 --> 00:44:13,149 I'll grab it. 1131 00:44:13,184 --> 00:44:14,450 Richard, I wanted to wait until christmas 1132 00:44:14,486 --> 00:44:16,486 to give you this, 1133 00:44:15,520 --> 00:44:17,854 but it seems like the present 1134 00:44:17,889 --> 00:44:20,189 is the perfect time for your present. 1135 00:44:24,362 --> 00:44:25,495 Whoo-hoo! 1136 00:44:27,399 --> 00:44:29,232 Look who saved the day. 1137 00:44:31,503 --> 00:44:32,535 Whoo-hoo! 1138 00:44:36,541 --> 00:44:38,174 Yeah, I think it's a little smaller. 1139 00:44:40,245 --> 00:44:41,644 Yeah, yeah, definitely. 1140 00:44:42,914 --> 00:44:45,048 Time for gingerbread houses. Who wants to join? 1141 00:44:45,083 --> 00:44:46,916 -Oh, you want to? -Yeah, sure. You? 1142 00:44:46,985 --> 00:44:48,518 Yeah, yeah? You all ready? 1143 00:44:54,859 --> 00:44:56,592 Should I just sprinkle some on top? 1144 00:44:59,164 --> 00:45:01,431 [indistinct excited chatter] 1145 00:45:01,499 --> 00:45:02,699 you're using way too much icing? 1146 00:45:02,734 --> 00:45:04,000 What? 1147 00:45:04,035 --> 00:45:05,168 I figured if icing holds it together, 1148 00:45:05,203 --> 00:45:06,903 then a lot of icing 1149 00:45:06,938 --> 00:45:09,372 would really hold it together, right? 1150 00:45:09,407 --> 00:45:10,740 Did you do this type of stuff with your mom? 1151 00:45:10,775 --> 00:45:13,042 Uh, we would make... 1152 00:45:13,078 --> 00:45:15,411 Gingerbread houses our of graham crackers. 1153 00:45:16,915 --> 00:45:17,947 What about you? 1154 00:45:18,016 --> 00:45:20,917 No gingerbread houses for us. 1155 00:45:20,952 --> 00:45:22,385 My dad was a musician. 1156 00:45:22,420 --> 00:45:24,087 He played guitar. 1157 00:45:24,122 --> 00:45:26,422 The holidays were sort of his bread and butter. 1158 00:45:26,458 --> 00:45:28,458 That's when he played all of his gigs, 1159 00:45:27,525 --> 00:45:28,925 and my mom and I would go watch him. 1160 00:45:28,960 --> 00:45:32,261 We even went to the fancy private christmas parties. 1161 00:45:32,297 --> 00:45:34,063 Was your mom also a musician? 1162 00:45:34,099 --> 00:45:35,198 No, no. 1163 00:45:35,233 --> 00:45:37,433 She... 1164 00:45:37,469 --> 00:45:39,235 She was a teacher. 1165 00:45:39,270 --> 00:45:41,204 Taught third grade. 1166 00:45:41,239 --> 00:45:43,973 She was always the smartest person in the room, 1167 00:45:44,042 --> 00:45:45,274 but she never acted like it. 1168 00:45:46,478 --> 00:45:48,778 Well, remind me never to hire you guys 1169 00:45:48,813 --> 00:45:49,946 to do any construction. 1170 00:45:49,981 --> 00:45:51,147 Look at that. 1171 00:45:51,216 --> 00:45:53,883 That's fundamentally flawed. 1172 00:45:53,918 --> 00:45:55,118 It's not. 1173 00:45:55,153 --> 00:45:56,552 It is actually very strong. 1174 00:45:56,588 --> 00:45:58,654 [richard] until a puff of wind comes along. 1175 00:46:01,326 --> 00:46:03,793 I love all of these fun christmas activities. 1176 00:46:05,130 --> 00:46:06,395 [richard] okay, good, because there's a lot more. 1177 00:46:06,431 --> 00:46:08,765 We've got a christmas pageant tomorrow night. 1178 00:46:08,800 --> 00:46:09,899 Oh, and on christmas eve, 1179 00:46:09,934 --> 00:46:11,968 you're going to meet all the relatives. 1180 00:46:12,003 --> 00:46:14,003 We're going to do snowmen, 1181 00:46:13,004 --> 00:46:15,671 make cookies, go caroling. 1182 00:46:15,740 --> 00:46:17,740 It's really a blast. 1183 00:46:18,009 --> 00:46:19,242 I just can't wait 1184 00:46:19,277 --> 00:46:21,277 for you to meet the whole family, though. 1185 00:46:20,278 --> 00:46:21,644 Me too. 1186 00:46:21,679 --> 00:46:23,446 From all the stories I've heard 1187 00:46:23,481 --> 00:46:25,181 and all the fun family photos I've seen, 1188 00:46:25,250 --> 00:46:27,116 they seem like a good bunch. 1189 00:46:27,152 --> 00:46:29,118 Hey, do you have any old photos of your mom? 1190 00:46:29,154 --> 00:46:31,187 I have one photo 1191 00:46:31,256 --> 00:46:33,122 of her holding me when I was a baby 1192 00:46:33,158 --> 00:46:35,091 that's framed in my apartment, 1193 00:46:35,126 --> 00:46:36,692 but, um, 1194 00:46:36,761 --> 00:46:39,629 my foster parents had a flood in their basement, 1195 00:46:39,664 --> 00:46:42,331 so all of my other photos 1196 00:46:42,367 --> 00:46:45,034 and everything that my mom left me 1197 00:46:45,103 --> 00:46:47,103 got ruined. 1198 00:46:47,305 --> 00:46:48,371 Oh, that's a shame. 1199 00:46:48,439 --> 00:46:49,639 Yeah. 1200 00:46:54,212 --> 00:46:56,179 Did you guys drop yours, or is it meant to be like that? 1201 00:46:57,348 --> 00:46:58,981 Yeah, we took creative liberty, 1202 00:46:59,017 --> 00:47:01,050 and we feel like it's probably the most edible. 1203 00:47:01,119 --> 00:47:02,618 -[vanessa] yeah. -Okay. 1204 00:47:02,654 --> 00:47:04,654 Cool. 1205 00:47:04,823 --> 00:47:06,122 [richard] you are painters with candy. 1206 00:47:07,292 --> 00:47:09,458 [voicemail] you have one new message. 1207 00:47:09,494 --> 00:47:10,860 [woman on voicemail] hi, vanessa. 1208 00:47:10,895 --> 00:47:14,330 This is diana calling from family branch dna.Com. 1209 00:47:14,365 --> 00:47:16,699 We've tried to reach you a couple of times. 1210 00:47:16,734 --> 00:47:19,836 It seems there's been a mix-up with your results. 1211 00:47:19,871 --> 00:47:22,738 There were two vanessa halls in our system. 1212 00:47:22,807 --> 00:47:23,906 It was a rare glitch 1213 00:47:23,975 --> 00:47:25,408 and your test was switched with hers. 1214 00:47:27,245 --> 00:47:28,811 We're sorry for the inconvenience. 1215 00:47:28,847 --> 00:47:31,047 Please give us a call so we can sort this out. 1216 00:47:37,255 --> 00:47:38,955 We are currently assisting other clients. 1217 00:47:38,990 --> 00:47:40,723 Please leave a message 1218 00:47:40,758 --> 00:47:42,458 and we will get back to you shortly. 1219 00:47:47,932 --> 00:47:50,266 [phone ringing] 1220 00:47:50,301 --> 00:47:51,767 hey, girl, what's up? 1221 00:47:51,803 --> 00:47:53,936 I don't know what to do. I'm kind of freaking out. 1222 00:47:53,972 --> 00:47:55,104 What happened? 1223 00:47:55,139 --> 00:47:57,740 The family branch dna company 1224 00:47:57,775 --> 00:47:59,141 left a voicemail 1225 00:47:59,177 --> 00:48:00,776 saying that they made a mistake 1226 00:48:00,812 --> 00:48:02,345 and they mixed my results up 1227 00:48:02,413 --> 00:48:03,779 with another vanessa hall. 1228 00:48:03,815 --> 00:48:05,014 Are you serious? 1229 00:48:05,083 --> 00:48:06,315 Yes. 1230 00:48:06,351 --> 00:48:08,284 So, richard isn't my actual father. 1231 00:48:08,319 --> 00:48:09,652 This isn't my actual family. 1232 00:48:10,788 --> 00:48:12,588 I don't know how to tell them. 1233 00:48:12,624 --> 00:48:14,090 Okay, well... 1234 00:48:14,125 --> 00:48:15,791 I would wait until after christmas. 1235 00:48:15,827 --> 00:48:17,960 I can't do that. 1236 00:48:17,996 --> 00:48:19,328 Somewhere out there, 1237 00:48:19,364 --> 00:48:20,997 richard has an actual daughter named vanessa hall. 1238 00:48:21,032 --> 00:48:22,765 And you've tried to call them back? 1239 00:48:22,800 --> 00:48:24,100 I can't get through. 1240 00:48:25,169 --> 00:48:26,335 It makes sense. 1241 00:48:26,371 --> 00:48:27,536 Richard mentioned 1242 00:48:27,605 --> 00:48:29,338 that he met my mother in providence. 1243 00:48:29,374 --> 00:48:32,441 I don't ever remember her saying she lived in rhode island. 1244 00:48:32,477 --> 00:48:33,943 Until you know for sure, 1245 00:48:33,978 --> 00:48:35,845 there's no point of you spoiling christmas. 1246 00:48:35,880 --> 00:48:37,947 [knocking on door] 1247 00:48:37,982 --> 00:48:39,548 look, I gotta go. I'll talk to you later. 1248 00:48:42,654 --> 00:48:44,654 Good morning! 1249 00:48:43,655 --> 00:48:44,687 I brought you coffee. 1250 00:48:44,722 --> 00:48:47,056 Oh, that is so sweet. 1251 00:48:47,125 --> 00:48:49,125 Thank you! 1252 00:48:48,159 --> 00:48:49,358 Breakfast is ready. 1253 00:48:49,394 --> 00:48:51,494 I'll be down in two seconds. 1254 00:48:56,467 --> 00:48:58,334 [sighs] 1255 00:48:58,369 --> 00:49:00,369 okay... 1256 00:48:59,337 --> 00:49:00,836 Oh! 1257 00:49:00,872 --> 00:49:02,872 You really pulled this off. 1258 00:49:04,742 --> 00:49:05,808 Hey. Pauline got called in 1259 00:49:05,843 --> 00:49:07,743 to cover a shift at the hospital, 1260 00:49:07,812 --> 00:49:09,845 and aiden has decided to take over. 1261 00:49:09,881 --> 00:49:10,980 Here you go. 1262 00:49:11,015 --> 00:49:12,915 -Oh, it looks delicious. -Thank you. 1263 00:49:14,652 --> 00:49:16,018 You good? 1264 00:49:16,054 --> 00:49:18,054 Uh, yeah. 1265 00:49:17,055 --> 00:49:18,988 I just didn't sleep really well. 1266 00:49:19,023 --> 00:49:20,189 Yeah? 1267 00:49:20,224 --> 00:49:21,357 Pillow issues? 1268 00:49:22,393 --> 00:49:23,659 Hey, dad, 1269 00:49:23,695 --> 00:49:26,495 there's this winter dance at school tonight, 1270 00:49:26,531 --> 00:49:28,097 and all my friends are going to be there, 1271 00:49:28,166 --> 00:49:29,899 and I was wondering if I could go. 1272 00:49:29,934 --> 00:49:31,500 But the pageant is tonight! 1273 00:49:31,536 --> 00:49:33,169 I could come and watch you sing 1274 00:49:33,204 --> 00:49:34,570 and then go to the dance afterwards. 1275 00:49:34,605 --> 00:49:35,905 I wouldn't miss your solo. 1276 00:49:35,940 --> 00:49:38,207 But this is vanessa's first year. 1277 00:49:40,545 --> 00:49:41,911 Forget it, I won't go. 1278 00:49:41,946 --> 00:49:44,046 No. You should go to the dance. 1279 00:49:44,082 --> 00:49:46,449 It sounds like a lot of fun. 1280 00:49:46,517 --> 00:49:48,751 You're going to be here all of christmas eve 1281 00:49:48,786 --> 00:49:50,553 and spend all christmas day with the family, right? 1282 00:49:50,588 --> 00:49:52,555 That's a very good point. 1283 00:49:52,590 --> 00:49:54,056 Well, if there are no other objections, 1284 00:49:54,092 --> 00:49:55,358 then it's fine with me. 1285 00:49:55,393 --> 00:49:57,393 No objections. 1286 00:49:57,795 --> 00:49:59,061 Okay, I have to leave. 1287 00:49:59,097 --> 00:50:00,896 You'll be able to help with my costume, right? 1288 00:50:00,932 --> 00:50:02,531 Yes, of course. 1289 00:50:02,567 --> 00:50:04,200 Don't stress. You're gonna be great. 1290 00:50:05,937 --> 00:50:07,203 Okay, I'll see you all later. 1291 00:50:07,238 --> 00:50:08,738 -Bye. Have a great day. -Good luck. 1292 00:50:08,773 --> 00:50:10,206 Bye. 1293 00:50:10,241 --> 00:50:12,108 Thank you for that. 1294 00:50:12,143 --> 00:50:14,443 I didn't think he'd ever say yes. 1295 00:50:14,479 --> 00:50:16,045 Although now I have no idea 1296 00:50:16,080 --> 00:50:17,413 what I'm going to wear for the dance. 1297 00:50:17,448 --> 00:50:21,584 Well, I haven't picked up your christmas gift yet. 1298 00:50:21,619 --> 00:50:22,785 Do you want to go shopping? 1299 00:50:23,888 --> 00:50:25,888 Yeah! 1300 00:50:27,425 --> 00:50:29,425 Cool. 1301 00:50:30,628 --> 00:50:32,895 This store has some really cute stuff. 1302 00:50:32,930 --> 00:50:33,996 Totally. 1303 00:50:35,733 --> 00:50:37,566 So, do you have a boyfriend? 1304 00:50:39,470 --> 00:50:41,170 No... Do you? 1305 00:50:41,239 --> 00:50:42,505 No... 1306 00:50:42,573 --> 00:50:44,273 But you like someone? 1307 00:50:44,308 --> 00:50:45,908 Maybe. 1308 00:50:47,178 --> 00:50:48,244 His name's eli, 1309 00:50:48,279 --> 00:50:50,746 but we're totally in the friend zone. 1310 00:50:50,782 --> 00:50:52,748 We've been best friends since we were kids 1311 00:50:52,784 --> 00:50:55,251 and, well, he'll be there tonight. 1312 00:50:55,286 --> 00:50:57,319 Starting as friends is a good foundation. 1313 00:50:58,489 --> 00:51:00,489 It's kind of confusing. 1314 00:51:00,691 --> 00:51:01,791 How do I know if he likes me? 1315 00:51:03,361 --> 00:51:05,294 Well, tonight, 1316 00:51:05,329 --> 00:51:06,862 when a slow song comes on, 1317 00:51:06,931 --> 00:51:09,265 you could ask him to dance, 1318 00:51:09,300 --> 00:51:11,634 and while the music's playing, 1319 00:51:11,669 --> 00:51:13,135 and you two lock eyes, 1320 00:51:13,171 --> 00:51:14,437 see if you feel a spark. 1321 00:51:15,706 --> 00:51:17,006 You'll know. 1322 00:51:17,041 --> 00:51:18,374 You mean like how kris looks at you? 1323 00:51:18,443 --> 00:51:20,209 [laughs] 1324 00:51:20,278 --> 00:51:22,812 I have no idea what you're talking about. 1325 00:51:22,847 --> 00:51:24,980 Um, it's pretty obvious. 1326 00:51:25,016 --> 00:51:26,315 I've known kris my whole life, 1327 00:51:26,350 --> 00:51:27,983 and he likes you. 1328 00:51:28,019 --> 00:51:30,519 And I think you like him, too. 1329 00:51:30,555 --> 00:51:33,856 And I think that it is time for you to try on this dress! 1330 00:51:36,461 --> 00:51:37,860 I like having a big sister. 1331 00:51:39,363 --> 00:51:41,363 Merry christmas. 1332 00:51:48,539 --> 00:51:49,805 [indistinct conversation] 1333 00:51:49,841 --> 00:51:50,873 -hi. -Hi. 1334 00:51:50,908 --> 00:51:52,007 Can you believe these lights? 1335 00:51:52,043 --> 00:51:54,043 Every other one of them is burnt out. 1336 00:51:55,012 --> 00:51:58,047 I know your family is coming here tomorrow, 1337 00:51:58,082 --> 00:51:59,849 but I was hoping that we could talk. 1338 00:51:59,884 --> 00:52:01,884 Oh, yeah, yeah. 1339 00:52:00,918 --> 00:52:04,253 I wanted to chat with you, too. 1340 00:52:04,322 --> 00:52:06,322 Even though I am a grown man, 1341 00:52:06,357 --> 00:52:08,657 I was very nervous about telling my mother about you. 1342 00:52:09,727 --> 00:52:11,727 What did she say? 1343 00:52:10,728 --> 00:52:11,894 Well... 1344 00:52:11,929 --> 00:52:15,498 She was understandably surprised at first, 1345 00:52:15,533 --> 00:52:16,565 but then I thought 1346 00:52:16,601 --> 00:52:18,334 she was more open-minded than I expected. 1347 00:52:19,570 --> 00:52:21,937 I mean, you kind of remind me of her. 1348 00:52:22,006 --> 00:52:24,006 You're both very strong, resilient women. 1349 00:52:24,041 --> 00:52:25,741 I think you're going to get along great. 1350 00:52:25,776 --> 00:52:27,676 Thank you. 1351 00:52:27,712 --> 00:52:29,445 And I'm looking forward to meeting her, but there's-- 1352 00:52:29,514 --> 00:52:31,113 are these the lights you're looking for? 1353 00:52:31,182 --> 00:52:32,448 Oh, yeah, yeah. Yeah. 1354 00:52:32,517 --> 00:52:33,682 That should work great. 1355 00:52:33,718 --> 00:52:35,084 Did you find something for caitlin to wear? 1356 00:52:35,119 --> 00:52:38,087 Yes. She has a great eye, 1357 00:52:38,122 --> 00:52:40,556 and the dress she chose is beautiful. 1358 00:52:40,591 --> 00:52:41,857 Hopefully not too beautiful. 1359 00:52:41,893 --> 00:52:42,925 I am not prepared 1360 00:52:42,960 --> 00:52:44,393 for young suitors to come knocking. 1361 00:52:44,428 --> 00:52:46,195 The fact that you still call them young suitors 1362 00:52:46,230 --> 00:52:47,296 definitely says you're not ready. 1363 00:52:50,801 --> 00:52:52,735 Well, I'm going to head inside. 1364 00:52:52,770 --> 00:52:53,869 Let me know if you need a hand. 1365 00:53:00,077 --> 00:53:01,577 -Done. -Good? 1366 00:53:01,612 --> 00:53:03,779 -I love it. -I love it, too. 1367 00:53:05,216 --> 00:53:07,216 Oh, wait, you've got a little... 1368 00:53:07,251 --> 00:53:09,251 Something. 1369 00:53:08,252 --> 00:53:09,285 [knocking on door] 1370 00:53:09,320 --> 00:53:10,619 hey. 1371 00:53:10,655 --> 00:53:12,721 You mind if I get a little help? 1372 00:53:12,757 --> 00:53:14,723 Emilia's having a bit of a meltdown. 1373 00:53:14,759 --> 00:53:15,991 What's wrong? 1374 00:53:16,060 --> 00:53:17,293 Pauline said 1375 00:53:17,328 --> 00:53:19,328 she was going to help her get ready after work, 1376 00:53:18,229 --> 00:53:20,229 and she's still not back yet. 1377 00:53:19,096 --> 00:53:20,429 Uh, yeah, I'll be right down. 1378 00:53:20,464 --> 00:53:21,764 Okay, thank you. 1379 00:53:21,799 --> 00:53:22,831 You look great. 1380 00:53:25,069 --> 00:53:26,468 Thank you again for everything. 1381 00:53:26,504 --> 00:53:28,437 Of course. Just remember to have fun. 1382 00:53:31,909 --> 00:53:34,410 Dad! I don't think that's how you do it! 1383 00:53:34,445 --> 00:53:35,678 -Hey. -Hi! 1384 00:53:35,746 --> 00:53:37,613 I hear it's got some wings. 1385 00:53:37,648 --> 00:53:39,648 I think they might just be... 1386 00:53:39,684 --> 00:53:40,983 Going on like a backpack. 1387 00:53:41,018 --> 00:53:42,518 One arm through there. 1388 00:53:43,654 --> 00:53:45,654 One arm through there... 1389 00:53:44,622 --> 00:53:45,788 Boom. 1390 00:53:45,823 --> 00:53:47,823 Okay, good. Okay, good. 1391 00:53:46,791 --> 00:53:48,290 Good, let's go. 1392 00:53:48,326 --> 00:53:49,625 Come on, we're going to meet your mother there. 1393 00:53:49,660 --> 00:53:51,093 One final little touch. 1394 00:53:51,128 --> 00:53:52,194 And this one. 1395 00:53:52,263 --> 00:53:54,597 Okay, let's tie this around here. 1396 00:53:56,000 --> 00:53:58,534 You are going to be great. 1397 00:53:58,603 --> 00:54:01,270 Just remember, try to take some deep breaths 1398 00:54:01,305 --> 00:54:02,972 and know that everybody in the audience-- 1399 00:54:03,007 --> 00:54:04,039 especially me-- 1400 00:54:04,108 --> 00:54:05,441 is cheering you on. 1401 00:54:05,476 --> 00:54:07,276 Voila! 1402 00:54:07,311 --> 00:54:10,145 Wow. That was fast! 1403 00:54:10,181 --> 00:54:11,213 Okay. 1404 00:54:11,282 --> 00:54:12,781 -Come on. -One angel ready to go. 1405 00:54:14,285 --> 00:54:15,451 I'll see you there! 1406 00:54:19,056 --> 00:54:22,858 [♪♪♪] 1407 00:54:27,865 --> 00:54:29,865 did emilia sing yet? 1408 00:54:28,899 --> 00:54:30,899 No, no. She's ready. It's okay. 1409 00:54:29,867 --> 00:54:31,200 You're just in time. 1410 00:54:32,403 --> 00:54:34,303 [clearing throat] do not be afraid. 1411 00:54:34,338 --> 00:54:35,671 I bring you good news 1412 00:54:35,706 --> 00:54:38,974 that will cause great joy for all the people. 1413 00:54:39,010 --> 00:54:42,544 Today in the town of david, a savior has been born. 1414 00:54:42,580 --> 00:54:44,480 You will find a baby wrapped in cloths 1415 00:54:44,515 --> 00:54:45,681 lying in a manger. 1416 00:54:51,989 --> 00:54:56,358 ♪ away in a manger 1417 00:54:56,394 --> 00:55:00,729 ♪ no crib for a bed 1418 00:55:00,765 --> 00:55:05,000 ♪ the little lord jesus 1419 00:55:05,036 --> 00:55:09,738 ♪ laid down his sweet head 1420 00:55:09,774 --> 00:55:14,176 ♪ the stars in the bright sky 1421 00:55:14,211 --> 00:55:18,247 ♪ looked down where he lay 1422 00:55:18,282 --> 00:55:22,918 ♪ the little lord jesus 1423 00:55:22,953 --> 00:55:27,456 ♪ asleep on the hay 1424 00:55:32,563 --> 00:55:36,565 [♪♪♪] 1425 00:55:38,235 --> 00:55:40,436 I mean, I think for me, she got her comfort on stage, 1426 00:55:40,471 --> 00:55:41,537 don't you think? 1427 00:55:41,572 --> 00:55:43,272 I helped her put her wings on. 1428 00:55:43,307 --> 00:55:46,108 You were seriously amazing today! 1429 00:55:46,143 --> 00:55:47,476 I mean, you're going to open on broadway one day, 1430 00:55:47,545 --> 00:55:49,278 I know it. 1431 00:55:49,313 --> 00:55:51,080 I thought about what you said, 1432 00:55:51,115 --> 00:55:52,548 and I wasn't as nervous. 1433 00:55:53,617 --> 00:55:54,917 Thank you! 1434 00:55:54,952 --> 00:55:56,218 You're welcome. 1435 00:55:58,823 --> 00:55:59,988 I'm going to the dance now. 1436 00:56:00,057 --> 00:56:01,757 Oh, yes! Okay. Have fun! 1437 00:56:01,792 --> 00:56:03,292 Have an amazing time. 1438 00:56:03,327 --> 00:56:05,327 Let me know how it goes. 1439 00:56:04,295 --> 00:56:05,327 Thank you. 1440 00:56:09,934 --> 00:56:12,134 Nice job. 1441 00:56:12,169 --> 00:56:13,569 Big sister coming through. 1442 00:56:13,604 --> 00:56:14,903 Thanks. 1443 00:56:16,173 --> 00:56:17,306 Are you free later? 1444 00:56:19,643 --> 00:56:20,909 Did you want the green or? 1445 00:56:20,945 --> 00:56:22,244 No, no. 1446 00:56:25,850 --> 00:56:28,951 I am literally the worst at this. 1447 00:56:28,986 --> 00:56:30,753 That's why I get gift cards. 1448 00:56:30,788 --> 00:56:32,087 I don't know, 1449 00:56:32,123 --> 00:56:33,522 I think that there's something kind of endearing 1450 00:56:33,591 --> 00:56:36,792 about interestingly-wrapped presents. 1451 00:56:36,827 --> 00:56:38,127 -Do you? -Mm-hmm. 1452 00:56:38,162 --> 00:56:39,428 Well, luckily, this one's going to you. 1453 00:56:41,365 --> 00:56:42,464 These are for aiden. 1454 00:56:44,034 --> 00:56:45,501 Oh, man, snowboard gear. 1455 00:56:45,536 --> 00:56:46,702 He needs this. 1456 00:56:49,640 --> 00:56:51,640 What did you get, an air fryer? 1457 00:56:52,209 --> 00:56:54,209 Well, pauline said she loved her easy bake oven as a kid, 1458 00:56:54,278 --> 00:56:55,644 so I figured 1459 00:56:55,679 --> 00:56:58,547 an air fryer is sort of a grown-up version of that. 1460 00:56:58,616 --> 00:56:59,782 That's really thoughtful. 1461 00:57:03,053 --> 00:57:05,220 You know, I can tell how much this family means to you. 1462 00:57:07,057 --> 00:57:08,490 Yeah, they... 1463 00:57:08,526 --> 00:57:10,392 They really mean a lot. 1464 00:57:11,695 --> 00:57:12,861 They just... 1465 00:57:12,897 --> 00:57:14,129 So openly embraced me, 1466 00:57:14,165 --> 00:57:16,165 and... 1467 00:57:16,200 --> 00:57:18,167 It's... 1468 00:57:18,202 --> 00:57:19,902 It's almost overwhelming. 1469 00:57:21,338 --> 00:57:22,404 Hey, trust me. 1470 00:57:22,473 --> 00:57:24,239 They... 1471 00:57:24,308 --> 00:57:25,374 They're so glad you're here. 1472 00:57:27,978 --> 00:57:29,144 If I'm being really honest about it... 1473 00:57:30,648 --> 00:57:32,014 I'm glad you're here, too. 1474 00:57:37,188 --> 00:57:39,988 I... I can't believe it's almost christmas eve. 1475 00:57:42,326 --> 00:57:44,026 You're gonna meet the whole family tomorrow. 1476 00:57:46,397 --> 00:57:47,563 Right, um... 1477 00:57:47,598 --> 00:57:50,399 Well, I'd better... 1478 00:57:50,434 --> 00:57:51,934 Better tuck these away, 1479 00:57:52,002 --> 00:57:53,202 and get some sleep. 1480 00:57:53,237 --> 00:57:54,770 Okay. 1481 00:57:54,839 --> 00:57:56,271 -Have a good night. -Yeah, you too. 1482 00:58:10,287 --> 00:58:11,887 Hey, what's up? 1483 00:58:11,922 --> 00:58:13,355 Whatcha doing? 1484 00:58:13,390 --> 00:58:14,857 I thought that I had 1485 00:58:14,892 --> 00:58:16,625 an old photo of vanessa's mom. 1486 00:58:16,694 --> 00:58:17,960 I thought I'd surprise her with it, 1487 00:58:18,028 --> 00:58:19,294 but I can't find it. 1488 00:58:21,432 --> 00:58:23,465 Uh... 1489 00:58:25,569 --> 00:58:27,569 Do you think it's-- 1490 00:58:26,570 --> 00:58:27,769 it's weird if... 1491 00:58:27,805 --> 00:58:29,071 If I like vanessa? 1492 00:58:29,106 --> 00:58:30,272 You are asking me 1493 00:58:30,307 --> 00:58:31,807 to be a young suitor to my daughter? 1494 00:58:32,877 --> 00:58:34,376 Yeah. I think I am. 1495 00:58:36,814 --> 00:58:38,247 Well, nothing would make me happier than that. 1496 00:58:39,650 --> 00:58:41,083 -That's good! -All right. 1497 00:58:41,118 --> 00:58:43,118 [richard] how does she feel? 1498 00:58:45,256 --> 00:58:48,423 Oh, mickey, what am I going to do? 1499 00:59:06,977 --> 00:59:08,844 Oh, um, excuse me. Pardon me. 1500 00:59:14,952 --> 00:59:16,184 Oh! She's awake! 1501 00:59:16,253 --> 00:59:17,953 Hey, everyone! Excuse me. Everyone! 1502 00:59:19,156 --> 00:59:20,956 This is my daughter, vanessa. 1503 00:59:23,093 --> 00:59:25,093 This is my family-- our family. 1504 00:59:23,994 --> 00:59:25,994 Let's do this properly. 1505 00:59:24,995 --> 00:59:26,995 This is your uncle dave. 1506 00:59:25,996 --> 00:59:27,162 -Hello. -Hi. 1507 00:59:27,197 --> 00:59:28,997 This is my sister, your aunt sandra. 1508 00:59:29,033 --> 00:59:30,832 -It's nice to meet you. -It's nice to meet you. 1509 00:59:30,868 --> 00:59:32,534 They have two kids, sherry and mike, over there. 1510 00:59:32,603 --> 00:59:34,469 -Say hi, sherry. -Hi! 1511 00:59:34,505 --> 00:59:36,138 This is sharon and peggy, 1512 00:59:36,173 --> 00:59:38,340 they're my cousins, your second cousins. 1513 00:59:38,375 --> 00:59:40,142 Oh, and this is your uncle terry. 1514 00:59:40,177 --> 00:59:42,144 -So great to meet you. -Oh, nice to meet you. 1515 00:59:42,179 --> 00:59:43,378 And this is your aunt judy. 1516 00:59:43,447 --> 00:59:44,846 So lovely to meet you! Welcome to the family. 1517 00:59:44,882 --> 00:59:46,048 They have two kids, alisha and adam, 1518 00:59:46,116 --> 00:59:47,316 but they're not here today. 1519 00:59:47,351 --> 00:59:49,318 And then this is your aunt candy. 1520 00:59:49,353 --> 00:59:51,353 Hi. 1521 00:59:50,387 --> 00:59:51,987 -Your aunt carol. -Hello. 1522 00:59:52,022 --> 00:59:53,956 This is judy number two and uncle ron. 1523 00:59:53,991 --> 00:59:55,157 Judy. Ron. Nice to meet you. 1524 00:59:55,192 --> 00:59:56,458 And then that's paul and kimmy, 1525 00:59:56,493 --> 00:59:57,659 my cousins. 1526 00:59:57,695 --> 00:59:59,027 And, um... 1527 00:59:59,063 --> 01:00:02,030 Last but not least, 1528 01:00:02,066 --> 01:00:03,298 this is my mother, helene. 1529 01:00:06,337 --> 01:00:07,703 Let me see you, darling. 1530 01:00:10,474 --> 01:00:12,574 Aren't you just the most beautiful young woman! 1531 01:00:13,744 --> 01:00:15,744 Thank you. 1532 01:00:18,215 --> 01:00:19,648 Let's get you some breakfast, dear. 1533 01:00:24,989 --> 01:00:26,989 -Oh, look at that. -Thank you. 1534 01:00:27,057 --> 01:00:28,323 Hot food is served in the kitchen 1535 01:00:28,359 --> 01:00:29,391 whenever you're ready. 1536 01:00:29,426 --> 01:00:30,726 Oh, thank you. 1537 01:00:30,761 --> 01:00:32,027 Oh, sweetheart, thanks. 1538 01:00:32,062 --> 01:00:33,562 That's so lovely. 1539 01:00:35,199 --> 01:00:36,932 Have you ever had lefse before? 1540 01:00:37,001 --> 01:00:39,401 No. I've never even heard of it. 1541 01:00:39,436 --> 01:00:41,536 [helene] lefse is norwegian bread 1542 01:00:41,572 --> 01:00:44,006 made from potatoes. 1543 01:00:44,041 --> 01:00:46,508 My lefse isn't as good as my mother's was, 1544 01:00:46,543 --> 01:00:47,676 but it's not bad. 1545 01:00:49,713 --> 01:00:51,713 It's really good. 1546 01:00:51,949 --> 01:00:53,749 Have you ever been to norway, dear? 1547 01:00:53,784 --> 01:00:55,017 No, I haven't. 1548 01:00:55,919 --> 01:00:57,219 It's beautiful. 1549 01:00:57,254 --> 01:00:58,353 Unique food, too. 1550 01:00:58,389 --> 01:00:59,955 If I had my way, 1551 01:01:00,024 --> 01:01:02,224 I would serve us ludafisk for christmas dinner, 1552 01:01:02,259 --> 01:01:04,126 but richie won't let me. 1553 01:01:05,429 --> 01:01:06,628 Why won't he let you serve it? 1554 01:01:06,697 --> 01:01:07,763 'cause it makes the whole house 1555 01:01:07,798 --> 01:01:08,864 smell like a fish market. 1556 01:01:08,899 --> 01:01:10,699 Oh... 1557 01:01:10,734 --> 01:01:14,403 You come to my house one day and I will make you ludafisk. 1558 01:01:16,640 --> 01:01:18,640 [kris] god jul, helene. Hello! 1559 01:01:19,910 --> 01:01:22,944 Your norwegian accent is getting better! 1560 01:01:22,980 --> 01:01:25,047 God jul, handsome. 1561 01:01:25,082 --> 01:01:26,214 God jul. 1562 01:01:26,250 --> 01:01:28,250 I've been practicing just for you. 1563 01:01:27,151 --> 01:01:29,151 I thought so. 1564 01:01:28,218 --> 01:01:30,252 So nice to see you. 1565 01:01:30,287 --> 01:01:32,287 Hey, how was the dance? 1566 01:01:31,255 --> 01:01:33,255 [caitlin] so good! 1567 01:01:33,557 --> 01:01:34,956 I danced with eli three times! 1568 01:01:34,992 --> 01:01:37,092 Wow. Nice! 1569 01:01:37,127 --> 01:01:38,827 Okay, guys. 1570 01:01:38,896 --> 01:01:40,162 Time to make snowmen! 1571 01:01:40,230 --> 01:01:42,097 Dad, they're called snow-people now. 1572 01:01:42,132 --> 01:01:44,166 Called "snow-people". 1573 01:01:44,234 --> 01:01:45,434 All right, time to make snow-persons! 1574 01:01:45,469 --> 01:01:46,968 Let's go. 1575 01:01:47,004 --> 01:01:48,437 Everyone, it will just take five minutes, don't worry. 1576 01:01:50,574 --> 01:01:53,608 What do you think? Looks just like richard, huh? 1577 01:01:53,644 --> 01:01:56,411 I would say there is no denying it. 1578 01:01:56,447 --> 01:01:57,913 You've got better dad jokes than your own dad. 1579 01:01:57,948 --> 01:01:59,948 [laughs] 1580 01:02:01,085 --> 01:02:02,117 [aiden] snowball fight! 1581 01:02:02,152 --> 01:02:03,418 Hey, you get back here! 1582 01:02:07,124 --> 01:02:12,094 [♪♪♪] 1583 01:02:12,129 --> 01:02:13,195 you know you can have some fun, huh? 1584 01:02:29,313 --> 01:02:33,782 [tv playing] ♪ for auld lang syne 1585 01:02:33,817 --> 01:02:38,353 ♪ we'll take a cup of kindness yet ♪ 1586 01:02:38,388 --> 01:02:44,326 ♪ for the sake of auld lang syne ♪ 1587 01:02:48,832 --> 01:02:50,465 "it's a wonderful life" is my favorite. 1588 01:02:50,501 --> 01:02:52,667 It's my favorite, too. 1589 01:02:54,471 --> 01:02:56,238 [vanessa] this has been the best christmas, 1590 01:02:56,306 --> 01:02:58,874 and I love your family. 1591 01:02:58,909 --> 01:03:00,909 Well, everybody loves you. 1592 01:03:02,012 --> 01:03:04,346 So, how did the two of you meet? 1593 01:03:05,849 --> 01:03:07,149 I was his nurse. 1594 01:03:07,184 --> 01:03:09,417 She had me in stitches the first time I met her-- 1595 01:03:09,486 --> 01:03:10,652 literally-- 1596 01:03:10,687 --> 01:03:11,853 I had a gash above my eye from a hockey game 1597 01:03:11,889 --> 01:03:13,588 and she stitched me up. 1598 01:03:13,657 --> 01:03:16,892 I thought he played hockey and got hit with a puck. 1599 01:03:16,927 --> 01:03:18,927 Turns out that kris's dad 1600 01:03:18,996 --> 01:03:20,428 accidentally elbowed him 1601 01:03:20,497 --> 01:03:21,730 while they were watching a hockey game. 1602 01:03:23,200 --> 01:03:26,568 So kris's dad is the reason that the two of you met? 1603 01:03:26,603 --> 01:03:27,769 -Mm-hmm. -Yeah. 1604 01:03:27,838 --> 01:03:29,905 [vanessa] that's so sweet. 1605 01:03:29,940 --> 01:03:31,706 Well, every good romance has a good story. 1606 01:03:31,742 --> 01:03:32,941 Oh, yes. So true. 1607 01:03:36,847 --> 01:03:38,280 [vanessa] I just wanted to say 1608 01:03:38,348 --> 01:03:41,750 thank you for being so gracious and open 1609 01:03:41,785 --> 01:03:42,851 to having me here. 1610 01:03:42,886 --> 01:03:44,719 When you have what richard and I have, 1611 01:03:44,755 --> 01:03:46,121 it's easy. 1612 01:03:46,190 --> 01:03:48,590 Besides, what's his is mine, 1613 01:03:48,625 --> 01:03:50,625 and that includes you. 1614 01:03:51,895 --> 01:03:53,895 I am going to take these cookies in. 1615 01:03:53,931 --> 01:03:55,630 -[richard] here. -Thank you. 1616 01:03:55,699 --> 01:03:56,932 Still warm. 1617 01:03:59,603 --> 01:04:02,237 Richard, I wanted to talk to you about something. 1618 01:04:04,074 --> 01:04:05,640 How did you meet my mom? 1619 01:04:05,709 --> 01:04:07,742 I know you said you were in providence? 1620 01:04:07,778 --> 01:04:09,311 Yeah. 1621 01:04:09,379 --> 01:04:11,580 Um... 1622 01:04:11,615 --> 01:04:13,882 I remember it was a windy day, 1623 01:04:13,917 --> 01:04:15,217 and my hat blew off and she picked it up. 1624 01:04:16,887 --> 01:04:18,420 And then she made fun of my army buzz cut. 1625 01:04:20,090 --> 01:04:21,289 And thanks to that gust of wind, 1626 01:04:21,325 --> 01:04:23,325 you're here today. 1627 01:04:23,961 --> 01:04:27,395 And because we both did those dna tests by chance. 1628 01:04:27,431 --> 01:04:29,831 No, nothing's by chance. 1629 01:04:29,900 --> 01:04:31,900 You're meant to be here. 1630 01:04:33,003 --> 01:04:35,003 Actually... 1631 01:04:35,072 --> 01:04:36,338 Emilia spilled her hot chocolate. 1632 01:04:37,941 --> 01:04:39,941 Agh! 1633 01:04:44,715 --> 01:04:46,715 , who needs one? 1634 01:04:45,716 --> 01:04:47,215 Oh, you need one right here? 1635 01:04:47,251 --> 01:04:48,917 Okay. Remember, you're the best singer. 1636 01:04:50,721 --> 01:04:52,721 [kris warming up his vocal cords] 1637 01:04:51,722 --> 01:04:53,722 -kris. -I know all the lyrics. 1638 01:04:52,656 --> 01:04:54,155 You know them all! 1639 01:04:56,560 --> 01:04:58,560 Okay, come on, here we go. 1640 01:05:00,831 --> 01:05:01,930 You been caroling before? 1641 01:05:01,965 --> 01:05:03,899 Um, not in a really long time. 1642 01:05:03,934 --> 01:05:05,500 Are you an alto or a soprano? 1643 01:05:05,569 --> 01:05:06,835 What's the really high one? 1644 01:05:06,904 --> 01:05:08,069 Soprano. 1645 01:05:08,105 --> 01:05:10,438 Then I am definitely an alto. 1646 01:05:12,276 --> 01:05:15,443 Listen, there's something I need to tell you. 1647 01:05:15,479 --> 01:05:16,912 Yeah? What is it that you need to tell me? 1648 01:05:18,815 --> 01:05:19,981 That, um... 1649 01:05:22,319 --> 01:05:24,319 I'm a really bad singer. 1650 01:05:23,353 --> 01:05:25,921 You're a-- [laughs] 1651 01:05:25,956 --> 01:05:27,956 you know what, there are no bad singers, 1652 01:05:26,990 --> 01:05:28,256 there's only bad voices, 1653 01:05:28,292 --> 01:05:29,324 and you know what, it doesn't matter, 1654 01:05:29,359 --> 01:05:31,092 because we're just here to have fun. 1655 01:05:31,128 --> 01:05:33,128 Great. 1656 01:05:33,597 --> 01:05:36,564 ♪ angels we have heard on high ♪ 1657 01:05:36,633 --> 01:05:40,368 ♪ sweetly sng through♪ 1658 01:05:40,404 --> 01:05:43,471 ♪ and the mountains in reply... ♪ 1659 01:05:45,509 --> 01:05:46,975 lucky we have these cheat sheets. 1660 01:05:47,010 --> 01:05:48,243 I sing these lyrics, every single year 1661 01:05:48,312 --> 01:05:49,344 and I always forget them. 1662 01:05:49,379 --> 01:05:56,985 ♪ gloria... 1663 01:05:57,020 --> 01:06:00,255 ♪ in excelsis deo 1664 01:06:01,692 --> 01:06:03,692 do you think that 1665 01:06:02,726 --> 01:06:04,993 it's better not to have a good thing 1666 01:06:05,028 --> 01:06:06,261 if... 1667 01:06:06,330 --> 01:06:07,862 You're gonna lose the good thing, 1668 01:06:07,898 --> 01:06:09,331 because once you have the good thing, 1669 01:06:09,366 --> 01:06:12,233 you realize how good the thing actually is? 1670 01:06:14,738 --> 01:06:16,371 Whoa. I think I actually followed you there. 1671 01:06:20,577 --> 01:06:22,577 I think what you're saying 1672 01:06:21,545 --> 01:06:22,877 is you're worried 1673 01:06:22,913 --> 01:06:24,913 that you'll never have a christmas this good again? 1674 01:06:25,048 --> 01:06:26,247 How can it be? 1675 01:06:30,253 --> 01:06:32,020 You know, I felt the same way, 1676 01:06:32,055 --> 01:06:34,189 but this family has made me realize 1677 01:06:34,224 --> 01:06:36,558 that there's other ways of celebrating, 1678 01:06:36,593 --> 01:06:38,293 of finding happiness. 1679 01:06:38,362 --> 01:06:39,861 You know, I know it's just been a few days, 1680 01:06:39,896 --> 01:06:41,363 but... 1681 01:06:41,398 --> 01:06:42,797 You being here has just given me 1682 01:06:42,866 --> 01:06:46,234 a whole new perspective on what it means to be a family. 1683 01:06:47,304 --> 01:06:49,304 I know how you feel. 1684 01:06:49,606 --> 01:06:52,207 Do you want to go on a real date after christmas? 1685 01:06:52,242 --> 01:06:54,542 I don't know, maybe even spend new year's together? 1686 01:06:58,215 --> 01:07:00,215 I mean, I want to say-- 1687 01:06:59,149 --> 01:07:00,882 say yes. Say yes. Say yes. 1688 01:07:00,917 --> 01:07:02,250 Okay? Just don't even think about it. 1689 01:07:07,491 --> 01:07:09,157 Yes. 1690 01:07:09,226 --> 01:07:10,592 Yes, I would-- I would love that. 1691 01:07:11,628 --> 01:07:12,761 Okay. 1692 01:07:14,131 --> 01:07:16,097 I'm sorry, that was very lawyer of me. 1693 01:07:22,239 --> 01:07:23,571 [richard] just before we sing this next one, 1694 01:07:23,607 --> 01:07:26,741 I just want to say... 1695 01:07:26,777 --> 01:07:30,645 My family was blessed with a very special gift 1696 01:07:30,680 --> 01:07:31,846 this year. 1697 01:07:31,915 --> 01:07:34,149 I found my daughter after so many years. 1698 01:07:35,318 --> 01:07:37,318 And just to have her be... 1699 01:07:36,286 --> 01:07:38,286 Such a-- 1700 01:07:37,320 --> 01:07:38,753 such a wonderful person. 1701 01:07:40,424 --> 01:07:42,023 She's the missing part of our family 1702 01:07:42,092 --> 01:07:43,925 that we didn't even realize was missing. 1703 01:07:43,960 --> 01:07:45,794 And as I--as I stand 1704 01:07:45,829 --> 01:07:48,363 in front of this beautiful christmas tree, 1705 01:07:48,432 --> 01:07:50,131 I can't help but think 1706 01:07:50,167 --> 01:07:52,634 that the most important tree in all of our lives 1707 01:07:52,669 --> 01:07:54,669 is our family tree. 1708 01:07:55,138 --> 01:07:57,138 So... 1709 01:07:56,173 --> 01:07:59,007 Thank you, vanessa. 1710 01:07:59,042 --> 01:08:01,042 And everyone else, merry christmas! 1711 01:07:59,976 --> 01:08:01,843 Merry christmas! 1712 01:08:03,447 --> 01:08:06,948 ♪ o christmas tree o christmas tree ♪ 1713 01:08:06,983 --> 01:08:10,385 ♪ how lovely are thy branches! ♪ 1714 01:08:10,454 --> 01:08:14,122 ♪ o christmas tree o christmas tree ♪ 1715 01:08:14,157 --> 01:08:17,625 ♪ how lovely are thy branches! ♪ 1716 01:08:17,661 --> 01:08:21,629 ♪ your boughs so green in summertime ♪ 1717 01:08:21,665 --> 01:08:24,332 ♪ stay bravely green in wintertime ♪ 1718 01:08:27,003 --> 01:08:30,839 [♪♪♪] 1719 01:08:37,247 --> 01:08:39,647 ♪ angels we have heard on high... ♪ 1720 01:08:39,683 --> 01:08:40,715 okay, okay, guys. 1721 01:08:40,750 --> 01:08:42,550 Don't get too comfortable! 1722 01:08:42,586 --> 01:08:44,052 We have to take our family photo. 1723 01:08:44,087 --> 01:08:45,320 All right. 1724 01:08:45,355 --> 01:08:46,554 It's our first year with vanessa! 1725 01:08:50,861 --> 01:08:53,995 [♪♪♪] 1726 01:09:01,605 --> 01:09:05,073 [♪♪♪] 1727 01:09:19,623 --> 01:09:20,922 [knocking on door] 1728 01:09:27,597 --> 01:09:29,130 hey. 1729 01:09:29,199 --> 01:09:30,598 Could you touch up my hair for the picture? 1730 01:09:33,136 --> 01:09:34,369 Of course, emilia. 1731 01:09:35,939 --> 01:09:37,939 [emilia] I'm sorry for being rude to you 1732 01:09:36,940 --> 01:09:38,373 when you first got here. 1733 01:09:38,408 --> 01:09:41,743 I think I was jealous of you. 1734 01:09:41,778 --> 01:09:43,711 It's okay. 1735 01:09:43,747 --> 01:09:47,782 I think, in a lot of ways, I'm actually jealous of you. 1736 01:09:47,817 --> 01:09:49,217 You have a lot to be grateful for here. 1737 01:09:54,958 --> 01:09:56,224 What do you think? 1738 01:09:56,259 --> 01:09:57,458 I love it. 1739 01:09:59,262 --> 01:10:01,262 I think it's super-cute. 1740 01:10:02,832 --> 01:10:03,932 Come on, you two. Everybody's ready-- 1741 01:10:03,967 --> 01:10:05,233 even mickey is ready. 1742 01:10:06,436 --> 01:10:09,404 No, I don't think I can do this, pauline. 1743 01:10:09,439 --> 01:10:10,772 Don't be silly. You look gorgeous. 1744 01:10:12,509 --> 01:10:13,641 [richard] oh, here we go. Here we go. 1745 01:10:13,677 --> 01:10:15,810 Okay, everyone's here. 1746 01:10:15,845 --> 01:10:17,645 Vanessa, there beside mom. 1747 01:10:17,681 --> 01:10:18,947 Beside grandma. 1748 01:10:18,982 --> 01:10:20,081 Don't be shy, darling. 1749 01:10:21,418 --> 01:10:23,418 [richard] okay, good. 1750 01:10:22,419 --> 01:10:24,419 Okay, it's on a 10-second timer. 1751 01:10:23,353 --> 01:10:24,419 Everyone ready? 1752 01:10:24,454 --> 01:10:25,520 Okay, here we go! 1753 01:10:28,425 --> 01:10:29,824 And merry christmas! 1754 01:10:29,859 --> 01:10:31,626 Merry christmas! 1755 01:10:32,862 --> 01:10:34,462 Okay, hold on. Hold on. 1756 01:10:34,497 --> 01:10:36,130 Don't move, don't move. 1757 01:10:36,166 --> 01:10:37,465 We're going to do one-- 1758 01:10:37,500 --> 01:10:39,634 everybody do silly faces, except kris, obviously. 1759 01:10:42,038 --> 01:10:43,304 Pretend to be yourself. 1760 01:10:43,340 --> 01:10:45,506 Really good. That's really good. I can see that. 1761 01:10:45,542 --> 01:10:47,875 Now we're going to do silly faces, all right? 1762 01:10:47,944 --> 01:10:49,644 Silly. 1763 01:10:49,679 --> 01:10:50,845 Wait, wait, wait. 1764 01:10:50,880 --> 01:10:52,113 I can't be in this photo. 1765 01:10:52,148 --> 01:10:53,615 I'm... 1766 01:10:53,650 --> 01:10:56,184 I'm sorry, I need to tell you all something. 1767 01:10:57,621 --> 01:10:59,887 I'm not richard's daughter. 1768 01:11:02,459 --> 01:11:03,891 What are you talking about? Of course you are. 1769 01:11:06,229 --> 01:11:07,729 No, actually, I'm... 1770 01:11:07,797 --> 01:11:09,197 I'm not. 1771 01:11:12,469 --> 01:11:15,036 Maybe this is a great time for some hot cocoa. 1772 01:11:15,071 --> 01:11:16,804 Anyone care to join me? 1773 01:11:16,840 --> 01:11:18,172 Okay. 1774 01:11:21,211 --> 01:11:22,644 Look. 1775 01:11:22,679 --> 01:11:24,646 The dna testing company called, 1776 01:11:24,681 --> 01:11:27,348 and they said they mixed up my test results. 1777 01:11:27,384 --> 01:11:30,051 Richard, you do have a daughter named vanessa hall, 1778 01:11:30,086 --> 01:11:32,086 but she's not me. 1779 01:11:31,087 --> 01:11:33,888 Wait, this-- 1780 01:11:33,923 --> 01:11:35,056 this doesn't sound right. 1781 01:11:35,091 --> 01:11:36,357 [vanessa] it's true. 1782 01:11:36,393 --> 01:11:38,393 Are you sure about this? 1783 01:11:38,395 --> 01:11:39,894 Yes. I mean... 1784 01:11:39,929 --> 01:11:41,362 That explains 1785 01:11:41,398 --> 01:11:44,265 why I didn't know about my mom living in providence, 1786 01:11:44,334 --> 01:11:46,334 because the woman that you knew-- 1787 01:11:45,268 --> 01:11:46,567 she wasn't my mom. 1788 01:11:48,505 --> 01:11:49,771 You have an amazing family. 1789 01:11:51,875 --> 01:11:53,941 And whoever the other vanessa is, 1790 01:11:54,010 --> 01:11:55,677 she's... 1791 01:11:55,712 --> 01:11:57,211 The luckiest girl in the world. 1792 01:11:59,416 --> 01:12:00,715 I'm... 1793 01:12:00,750 --> 01:12:02,750 I'm really sorry. 1794 01:12:06,589 --> 01:12:07,789 Vanessa, wait. 1795 01:12:12,962 --> 01:12:14,429 Vanessa, wait. 1796 01:12:16,366 --> 01:12:17,699 Why didn't you say something? 1797 01:12:17,734 --> 01:12:19,934 I wanted to say something to them... 1798 01:12:19,969 --> 01:12:21,235 And to you. 1799 01:12:21,271 --> 01:12:23,538 I just-- 1800 01:12:23,573 --> 01:12:25,707 I couldn't get the words out. 1801 01:12:25,742 --> 01:12:27,108 I was... 1802 01:12:27,143 --> 01:12:29,444 I was so happy here. I didn't want it to believe it. 1803 01:12:29,479 --> 01:12:31,879 You don't have to go. 1804 01:12:31,915 --> 01:12:33,715 They've accepted you in their family. 1805 01:12:33,750 --> 01:12:35,283 No. 1806 01:12:35,318 --> 01:12:36,617 They've accepted you as their family. 1807 01:12:38,221 --> 01:12:39,320 I don't belong here. 1808 01:12:46,996 --> 01:12:48,963 [doorbell rings] 1809 01:12:50,567 --> 01:12:51,899 let me guess, you're the real daughter? 1810 01:12:51,935 --> 01:12:53,568 Um, no. 1811 01:12:53,603 --> 01:12:54,969 I'm... 1812 01:12:55,004 --> 01:12:56,337 I'm the not-real daughter's friend. 1813 01:13:12,989 --> 01:13:14,021 I'm going to miss you guys. 1814 01:13:18,495 --> 01:13:20,962 Thank you all so much for your hospitality. 1815 01:13:20,997 --> 01:13:23,030 -Vanessa, wait... -No, I... 1816 01:13:23,099 --> 01:13:24,198 I should go. 1817 01:13:24,267 --> 01:13:26,834 But I... I hope you have a merry christmas. 1818 01:13:32,342 --> 01:13:34,008 So she's not my sister now? 1819 01:13:45,822 --> 01:13:49,390 [♪♪♪] 1820 01:13:55,732 --> 01:13:58,533 [♪♪♪] 1821 01:14:20,957 --> 01:14:23,024 [♪♪♪] 1822 01:14:23,059 --> 01:14:24,892 [richard] hey, I know it's been a really strange day, 1823 01:14:24,928 --> 01:14:27,028 but the fact of the matter is, 1824 01:14:27,063 --> 01:14:28,863 is that I do have a daughter named vanessa out there. 1825 01:14:28,898 --> 01:14:32,099 It's just not the one that we thought it was. 1826 01:14:34,204 --> 01:14:36,737 So, if you could all keep an open mind, 1827 01:14:36,773 --> 01:14:38,773 that would be great. 1828 01:14:37,774 --> 01:14:38,806 [aiden] but, dad, 1829 01:14:38,875 --> 01:14:40,308 I don't want a different vanessa. 1830 01:14:40,376 --> 01:14:42,977 I don't even care that she's not my sister. 1831 01:14:43,046 --> 01:14:45,046 Can't we still hang out with her? 1832 01:14:44,080 --> 01:14:46,080 It's christmas 1833 01:14:45,114 --> 01:14:46,214 and she has no family. 1834 01:14:46,249 --> 01:14:48,216 She's welcome here, 1835 01:14:48,251 --> 01:14:49,650 but that would be for her to decide. 1836 01:14:50,920 --> 01:14:54,388 You know what, I think it's time for dinner. 1837 01:14:54,424 --> 01:14:55,790 A little food always makes us feel better. 1838 01:14:57,160 --> 01:14:58,292 Come help me. 1839 01:15:03,633 --> 01:15:07,802 [♪♪♪] 1840 01:15:12,809 --> 01:15:14,809 [kris] I can't believe this. 1841 01:15:13,843 --> 01:15:16,110 You know it's not her fault. 1842 01:15:16,145 --> 01:15:18,913 She wanted us to be a part of her family 1843 01:15:18,948 --> 01:15:21,015 as much as we wanted her to be a part of our family. 1844 01:15:21,084 --> 01:15:22,149 What should I do, richard? 1845 01:15:25,121 --> 01:15:27,421 This doesn't change anything between you. 1846 01:15:27,457 --> 01:15:29,123 I mean, we all saw the connection you guys had. 1847 01:15:29,158 --> 01:15:30,858 She had a connection with everybody. 1848 01:15:32,428 --> 01:15:33,961 She bought the whole family gifts. 1849 01:15:37,100 --> 01:15:39,100 She bought me a gift. 1850 01:15:38,968 --> 01:15:40,968 Open it. 1851 01:15:41,104 --> 01:15:42,303 Open it. 1852 01:15:50,547 --> 01:15:53,781 [♪♪♪] 1853 01:15:55,351 --> 01:15:56,817 [laughing] 1854 01:15:56,853 --> 01:15:59,220 what? What is it? What? 1855 01:15:59,289 --> 01:16:01,656 Frankenstein and myrrh. 1856 01:16:02,992 --> 01:16:04,625 [laughing] 1857 01:16:04,661 --> 01:16:05,893 see that? 1858 01:16:05,962 --> 01:16:07,461 She's making you laugh and she's not even here. 1859 01:16:07,497 --> 01:16:09,497 That's saying something. 1860 01:16:11,834 --> 01:16:13,534 I think it's saying that I... 1861 01:16:13,570 --> 01:16:14,635 I care about her. 1862 01:16:16,039 --> 01:16:17,505 Well, what are you doing here? 1863 01:16:17,540 --> 01:16:18,706 Go tell her. 1864 01:16:22,412 --> 01:16:23,578 I don't think she feels the same way about me. 1865 01:16:23,646 --> 01:16:24,712 What are you talking about? 1866 01:16:26,316 --> 01:16:27,648 Of course, she does. 1867 01:16:27,684 --> 01:16:29,817 I mean, she was put in an awkward situation here. 1868 01:16:29,852 --> 01:16:30,985 That's not the real her. 1869 01:16:32,555 --> 01:16:34,555 Go! 1870 01:16:34,490 --> 01:16:35,523 And tell her 1871 01:16:35,558 --> 01:16:37,558 that even though she's not related to us, 1872 01:16:36,392 --> 01:16:38,392 she's always welcome here. 1873 01:16:37,360 --> 01:16:38,693 Thanks, richard. 1874 01:16:48,905 --> 01:16:50,404 Okay, there you go. 1875 01:16:59,215 --> 01:17:00,881 What are you going to do now? 1876 01:17:00,917 --> 01:17:02,750 I guess I'm... 1877 01:17:02,785 --> 01:17:05,019 Back to binge-watching christmas films. 1878 01:17:05,054 --> 01:17:07,221 Are you sure you don't want to come over? 1879 01:17:07,256 --> 01:17:09,557 My parents are here and they would love to see you. 1880 01:17:09,592 --> 01:17:12,026 Thank you, but... 1881 01:17:12,061 --> 01:17:13,794 I think I'm just going to decompress. 1882 01:17:13,863 --> 01:17:15,963 That's understandable. 1883 01:17:16,032 --> 01:17:17,264 The funny thing is, you know, 1884 01:17:17,300 --> 01:17:18,466 I actually-- 1885 01:17:18,534 --> 01:17:19,800 I started seeing parts of myself 1886 01:17:19,869 --> 01:17:21,035 in richard and the kids. 1887 01:17:22,905 --> 01:17:24,772 Goes to show you see what you want to see, right? 1888 01:17:24,807 --> 01:17:26,307 What about kristopher? 1889 01:17:28,044 --> 01:17:31,112 Maybe he's the silver lining in all of this. 1890 01:17:33,249 --> 01:17:34,982 I think that that ship has sailed. 1891 01:17:37,553 --> 01:17:39,820 -Oh, I love you. -I love you. 1892 01:17:42,725 --> 01:17:43,891 Okay. 1893 01:17:51,934 --> 01:17:55,469 [♪♪♪] 1894 01:18:09,285 --> 01:18:13,254 [♪♪♪] 1895 01:18:14,924 --> 01:18:16,290 hey, hey, hey, everyone. Come here. Come here. 1896 01:18:16,325 --> 01:18:18,325 Come here! 1897 01:18:17,326 --> 01:18:18,359 Vanessa said 1898 01:18:18,428 --> 01:18:20,327 that her mother's name was patty. 1899 01:18:21,864 --> 01:18:23,097 But her real name was patricia. 1900 01:18:24,634 --> 01:18:26,333 Patricia hall. 1901 01:18:26,369 --> 01:18:27,535 And... And look... 1902 01:18:29,772 --> 01:18:31,272 She looks just like vanessa. 1903 01:18:31,307 --> 01:18:32,873 Our vanessa. 1904 01:18:32,942 --> 01:18:33,974 She is my daughter. 1905 01:18:35,044 --> 01:18:36,343 I knew it! 1906 01:18:36,379 --> 01:18:38,379 What are we going to do? 1907 01:18:38,548 --> 01:18:40,314 Well, who wants to go to the big apple? 1908 01:18:40,349 --> 01:18:41,615 -Yes! -Yes! 1909 01:18:41,651 --> 01:18:43,651 I do! 1910 01:18:42,685 --> 01:18:43,851 Yeah! 1911 01:18:53,830 --> 01:18:57,031 [carolers] ♪ silent night 1912 01:18:57,066 --> 01:19:00,334 ♪ holy night 1913 01:19:00,369 --> 01:19:04,338 ♪ all is calm 1914 01:19:04,373 --> 01:19:07,842 ♪ all is bright 1915 01:19:07,877 --> 01:19:11,512 ♪ round yon virgin 1916 01:19:11,547 --> 01:19:15,015 ♪ mother and child 1917 01:19:15,051 --> 01:19:22,323 ♪ holy infant so tender and mild ♪ 1918 01:19:22,358 --> 01:19:29,563 ♪ sleep in heavenly peace... 1919 01:19:29,599 --> 01:19:35,035 ♪ sleep in heavenly peace 1920 01:19:36,873 --> 01:19:38,606 [vanessa] what are you guys doing here? 1921 01:19:40,076 --> 01:19:42,076 Excuse me. 1922 01:19:42,411 --> 01:19:43,844 I think... 1923 01:19:45,448 --> 01:19:46,580 ...That she has your eyes. 1924 01:19:54,223 --> 01:19:56,223 That's my mom. 1925 01:19:58,427 --> 01:19:59,460 Merry christmas. 1926 01:20:02,231 --> 01:20:04,231 [richard] get in here! 1927 01:20:09,305 --> 01:20:14,141 [♪♪♪] 1928 01:20:17,480 --> 01:20:18,746 come in, come in, come in! 1929 01:20:19,982 --> 01:20:21,982 ♪ ...Laughing all the way 1930 01:20:20,950 --> 01:20:22,716 ♪ ho-ho-ho-ho! 1931 01:20:22,752 --> 01:20:24,752 -[vanessa] come in. Welcome. -Thank you. 1932 01:20:26,289 --> 01:20:27,488 Where's kris? 1933 01:20:27,557 --> 01:20:31,258 I thought he might have been here already. 1934 01:20:31,294 --> 01:20:33,294 Do you think he's okay? 1935 01:20:32,295 --> 01:20:34,295 Yeah. I'm sure he's fine. 1936 01:20:34,263 --> 01:20:35,329 [knocking on door] 1937 01:20:41,637 --> 01:20:43,737 hey! 1938 01:20:43,773 --> 01:20:45,773 I got you a little something. 1939 01:20:44,640 --> 01:20:46,774 Come in, come in! Here... 1940 01:20:46,809 --> 01:20:48,742 Yeah. 1941 01:20:48,778 --> 01:20:50,344 Here. Let's put it by the fireplace. 1942 01:20:50,413 --> 01:20:51,679 -Okay. -You got it? 1943 01:20:51,747 --> 01:20:53,013 [kris] hey, guys. You beat me here. 1944 01:20:53,082 --> 01:20:56,417 -Merry christmas. -Merry christmas! 1945 01:20:56,452 --> 01:20:57,484 [vanessa] okay. 1946 01:20:59,689 --> 01:21:02,289 Kris, I know I should have said something sooner. 1947 01:21:02,325 --> 01:21:03,757 No, no. 1948 01:21:03,793 --> 01:21:04,825 I understand why you didn't say anything right away. 1949 01:21:05,928 --> 01:21:07,161 It's just... 1950 01:21:07,196 --> 01:21:08,662 I was falling in love with the family. 1951 01:21:13,102 --> 01:21:14,368 You're not the only one that was falling in love. 1952 01:21:17,673 --> 01:21:19,607 You know you can't get rid of me that easily. 1953 01:21:19,642 --> 01:21:21,342 We've tried for years. It's true. 1954 01:21:25,147 --> 01:21:26,847 Wait. 1955 01:21:26,883 --> 01:21:30,718 When you said that I wasn't the only one falling in love, 1956 01:21:30,786 --> 01:21:32,887 you didn't happen to be referring to yourself, 1957 01:21:32,955 --> 01:21:34,955 were you? 1958 01:21:33,956 --> 01:21:35,055 Oh, no. 1959 01:21:35,124 --> 01:21:37,224 No, I was... 1960 01:21:37,293 --> 01:21:38,826 I was referring to another vanessa hall. 1961 01:21:42,031 --> 01:21:44,031 That's, um... 1962 01:21:43,065 --> 01:21:44,231 That's too bad. 1963 01:21:47,069 --> 01:21:50,905 [♪♪♪] 1964 01:21:58,681 --> 01:22:02,549 [♪♪♪] 1965 01:22:08,024 --> 01:22:09,590 -oh, my gosh. -[richard] what's this now? 1966 01:22:09,659 --> 01:22:11,492 A coupon for a special day in new york city 1967 01:22:11,527 --> 01:22:12,660 with kris and vanessa 1968 01:22:12,695 --> 01:22:14,261 that includes a trip to the salon, 1969 01:22:14,330 --> 01:22:15,562 tickets to a broadway show 1970 01:22:15,598 --> 01:22:16,764 and a sleepover! 1971 01:22:22,405 --> 01:22:23,871 Oh, I can't wait. 1972 01:22:27,877 --> 01:22:28,909 -Oh, for me? -Yeah. 1973 01:22:33,716 --> 01:22:37,918 [♪♪♪] 1974 01:22:40,556 --> 01:22:41,755 my family. 1975 01:22:44,627 --> 01:22:48,729 [♪♪♪] 1976 01:22:52,902 --> 01:22:57,204 [♪♪♪] 1977 01:23:06,582 --> 01:23:10,751 [♪♪♪]