1 00:00:08,608 --> 00:00:11,711 ♪ Snowflakes are falling 2 00:00:11,745 --> 00:00:14,581 ♪ Streetlights are glowing 3 00:00:14,614 --> 00:00:17,684 ♪ Another year older 4 00:00:17,717 --> 00:00:20,787 ♪ Another year gone 5 00:00:20,820 --> 00:00:23,690 ♪ Still get a stocking 6 00:00:23,723 --> 00:00:26,826 ♪ Still hang mistletoe 7 00:00:26,860 --> 00:00:29,696 ♪ We're all getting older 8 00:00:29,729 --> 00:00:33,166 ♪ Oh where does time go? 9 00:00:36,603 --> 00:00:42,275 ♪ I still feel like a kid at Christmas ♪ 10 00:00:42,308 --> 00:00:48,281 ♪ Still got wishes on my wish list ♪ 11 00:00:48,314 --> 00:00:52,686 ♪ With friends old and new 12 00:00:52,719 --> 00:00:55,455 ♪ Believing it's still true 13 00:00:55,488 --> 00:01:00,694 ♪ I still feel like a kid at Christmas ♪ 14 00:01:00,727 --> 00:01:03,697 ♪ With you ♪ 15 00:01:07,400 --> 00:01:09,102 Ready. 16 00:01:11,571 --> 00:01:13,606 You look magnificent. 17 00:01:13,640 --> 00:01:15,775 I know. 18 00:01:15,809 --> 00:01:17,811 Christmas dance, here we come. 19 00:01:17,844 --> 00:01:21,881 - Wait! Weather check. - Oh. Of course. 20 00:01:21,915 --> 00:01:24,484 Still safe. No snow. 21 00:01:24,517 --> 00:01:26,419 Let's go. 22 00:01:38,298 --> 00:01:39,942 Oh, your headphones. I forgot them in the car. 23 00:01:39,966 --> 00:01:41,768 I'm fine. 24 00:01:41,801 --> 00:01:43,503 Yeah, it could get louder. 25 00:01:43,536 --> 00:01:46,906 - C'mon! - Oh! 26 00:01:48,708 --> 00:01:50,810 Okay, now put on a happy face. 27 00:01:50,844 --> 00:01:53,313 Don't worry about me. 28 00:01:53,346 --> 00:01:56,683 This is your night. I'm great. 29 00:01:56,716 --> 00:01:59,452 I'm great too. Bye! 30 00:01:59,486 --> 00:02:01,521 Bye! 31 00:02:04,324 --> 00:02:06,259 Guess I'll just uh... 32 00:02:06,292 --> 00:02:08,862 chaperone the snacks. 33 00:02:08,895 --> 00:02:10,930 Do you need any help with that? 34 00:02:12,966 --> 00:02:14,567 Hi, Melanie. 35 00:02:14,601 --> 00:02:15,902 Hi Mr. Hartman. 36 00:02:15,935 --> 00:02:18,672 Please, call me Daniel. 37 00:02:18,705 --> 00:02:20,549 - Jenny is a fantastic student. - Jenny talks about you all... 38 00:02:20,573 --> 00:02:22,809 the time. 39 00:02:22,842 --> 00:02:24,244 She's my favourite student, 40 00:02:24,277 --> 00:02:25,488 but don't tell anyone I said that. 41 00:02:25,512 --> 00:02:28,682 - I won't. - Well, around here, anyway. 42 00:02:30,016 --> 00:02:32,318 Uh, you really are her favourite teacher. 43 00:02:32,352 --> 00:02:34,754 - Thank you. - And you can tell everyone that. 44 00:02:34,788 --> 00:02:36,823 I do. 45 00:02:36,856 --> 00:02:38,291 It's important for her 46 00:02:38,324 --> 00:02:41,494 to have a teacher that really appreciates her. 47 00:02:41,528 --> 00:02:43,430 But who wouldn't appreciate her? 48 00:02:43,463 --> 00:02:46,566 A lot of people. They don't mean to. They mean well. 49 00:02:46,599 --> 00:02:48,568 But when they find out that she's autistic, 50 00:02:48,601 --> 00:02:51,438 they either expect nothing of her or they think 51 00:02:51,471 --> 00:02:52,972 she's a savant. 52 00:02:53,006 --> 00:02:55,608 Ah. Well, no judgment here. 53 00:02:55,642 --> 00:02:57,777 I think she's great. 54 00:03:01,548 --> 00:03:03,316 She is. 55 00:03:19,666 --> 00:03:21,501 Is that snow? 56 00:03:23,903 --> 00:03:25,872 Is everything okay? 57 00:03:25,905 --> 00:03:28,908 Just the sound, the snow. 58 00:03:28,942 --> 00:03:30,944 I should've insisted she wear her headphones. 59 00:03:30,977 --> 00:03:32,545 - Can I help you? - No. I just, 60 00:03:32,579 --> 00:03:35,882 she needs me right now. I've gotta find her. 61 00:03:40,787 --> 00:03:44,457 Jenny. Jenny. Jenny. 62 00:03:51,865 --> 00:03:54,034 Are you okay? 63 00:03:54,067 --> 00:03:56,336 The snow. 64 00:03:56,369 --> 00:03:58,738 I should've seen that coming. 65 00:03:58,772 --> 00:04:00,940 I'm sorry. 66 00:04:00,974 --> 00:04:02,809 Come here. 67 00:04:06,680 --> 00:04:09,949 Can we go home? 68 00:04:09,983 --> 00:04:13,887 - Yep. Let's go home. - Come on. 69 00:04:30,837 --> 00:04:33,873 Hey. Whatcha workin' on? 70 00:04:33,907 --> 00:04:35,775 College applications. 71 00:04:35,809 --> 00:04:37,944 My little girl. 72 00:04:37,977 --> 00:04:40,847 My little girl is a senior. 73 00:04:40,880 --> 00:04:42,649 I have been for four months. 74 00:04:42,682 --> 00:04:43,817 Yes. 75 00:04:43,850 --> 00:04:47,087 That's very true. 76 00:04:47,120 --> 00:04:48,388 So where are you thinking? 77 00:04:48,421 --> 00:04:50,890 I want to go to Hollinger. 78 00:04:50,924 --> 00:04:53,593 Hollinger? Like, California? 79 00:04:53,626 --> 00:04:55,995 They have the best literature program. 80 00:04:56,029 --> 00:05:01,101 - Yeah, yeah. - They, uh, of course. 81 00:05:01,134 --> 00:05:02,869 But it's in California. 82 00:05:06,873 --> 00:05:08,375 It's okay. You know what? 83 00:05:08,408 --> 00:05:10,643 We'll think about it. Okay? 84 00:05:13,680 --> 00:05:16,149 The holiday dance is coming up soon. 85 00:05:16,182 --> 00:05:19,753 Do you want to go shopping, get a new dress? 86 00:05:19,786 --> 00:05:21,721 No, thanks. 87 00:05:21,755 --> 00:05:24,557 You wanna go to the dance though, right? 88 00:05:32,499 --> 00:05:34,934 "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood. 89 00:05:34,968 --> 00:05:36,936 And sorry I could not travel both. 90 00:05:36,970 --> 00:05:40,106 And be one traveler, long I stood. 91 00:05:40,140 --> 00:05:44,144 And looked down one as far as I could" 92 00:05:44,177 --> 00:05:45,945 And then Frost finishes triumphantly with, 93 00:05:45,979 --> 00:05:47,447 "Two roads diverged in a wood 94 00:05:47,480 --> 00:05:52,052 and I, I took the one less traveled by. 95 00:05:52,085 --> 00:05:56,089 And that made all the difference." 96 00:05:56,122 --> 00:05:58,124 You see, this is what great poetry can do. 97 00:05:58,158 --> 00:05:59,693 Yes, yes, it makes you think. 98 00:05:59,726 --> 00:06:03,496 But more... it inspires you to feel. 99 00:06:06,666 --> 00:06:09,035 So, 100 00:06:09,069 --> 00:06:10,203 what do you feel? 101 00:06:14,074 --> 00:06:15,508 Jenny. 102 00:06:16,943 --> 00:06:20,080 I feel excited. 103 00:06:20,113 --> 00:06:22,916 I get to choose my road. 104 00:06:22,949 --> 00:06:25,051 I get to choose my life. 105 00:06:25,085 --> 00:06:28,455 Very good. And very true. 106 00:06:28,488 --> 00:06:31,491 This is something I wish we'd all remember more often. 107 00:06:31,524 --> 00:06:34,194 So let these great words inspire us today 108 00:06:34,227 --> 00:06:35,695 and every day. 109 00:06:36,730 --> 00:06:38,832 Oh, and for tomorrow, please read the chapter 110 00:06:38,865 --> 00:06:41,968 on Edgar Allan Poe or you shall receive good grades nevermore. 111 00:06:45,605 --> 00:06:47,240 Nice work today, Jenny. 112 00:06:47,273 --> 00:06:49,576 I loved the poem. 113 00:06:49,609 --> 00:06:51,077 Great words can inspire us. 114 00:06:51,111 --> 00:06:52,912 - They inspired me. - Me, too. 115 00:06:54,714 --> 00:06:57,117 Hey, is that a Hollinger crest? 116 00:06:57,150 --> 00:07:00,687 You know, my sister studied there. 117 00:07:00,720 --> 00:07:05,258 Not exactly sure it'll be possible. It's far away. 118 00:07:05,291 --> 00:07:06,736 But they have an amazing lit program there. 119 00:07:06,760 --> 00:07:08,228 I know. 120 00:07:08,261 --> 00:07:10,196 And you are an amazing lit student. 121 00:07:10,230 --> 00:07:11,264 I know. 122 00:07:12,999 --> 00:07:15,702 Good. Well, I'd be happy to write a recommendation. 123 00:07:15,735 --> 00:07:17,537 I mean it. 124 00:07:18,972 --> 00:07:19,972 Have a good afternoon. 125 00:07:22,242 --> 00:07:24,911 I just don't get it. 126 00:07:24,944 --> 00:07:26,255 Could she pick a college further from home? 127 00:07:26,279 --> 00:07:28,615 Maybe she just wants to spread her wings. 128 00:07:28,648 --> 00:07:30,250 Uh, here you go, Gavin. 129 00:07:30,283 --> 00:07:32,052 The volume should work on those ones. Okay. 130 00:07:32,085 --> 00:07:34,721 You know, try something new. 131 00:07:34,754 --> 00:07:37,123 Isn't that why you started the Possible Center? 132 00:07:37,157 --> 00:07:40,260 To show neurodiverse teens 133 00:07:40,293 --> 00:07:42,729 the breadth of their possibilities. 134 00:07:42,762 --> 00:07:45,231 Thanks, Vicky. I have read our mission statement. 135 00:07:45,265 --> 00:07:48,134 I think I wrote it. 136 00:07:48,168 --> 00:07:51,237 But couldn't she just spread her wings a little closer to home? 137 00:07:51,271 --> 00:07:53,707 Look, she is not trying to leave you. 138 00:07:53,740 --> 00:07:55,075 I know. 139 00:07:55,108 --> 00:07:57,977 It is okay to be sad. 140 00:07:58,011 --> 00:07:59,779 Even at Christmas time. 141 00:07:59,813 --> 00:08:02,716 And it's okay to be mad about the divorce. 142 00:08:02,749 --> 00:08:06,853 To long for the past or worry about the future. 143 00:08:06,886 --> 00:08:08,621 Thank you. 144 00:08:08,655 --> 00:08:10,990 But this isn't about me. This is about Jenny. 145 00:08:11,024 --> 00:08:12,192 Hmm. 146 00:08:12,225 --> 00:08:14,327 Maybe it's the weather. 147 00:08:14,361 --> 00:08:17,697 There's no falling snow in Southern California. 148 00:08:17,731 --> 00:08:20,000 She's still afraid of the falling snow? 149 00:08:20,033 --> 00:08:22,035 It was bad before but ever since the dance, 150 00:08:22,068 --> 00:08:24,838 it's gotten worse. 151 00:08:35,081 --> 00:08:36,082 I'm so sorry. 152 00:08:36,116 --> 00:08:37,217 No, no. I'm sorry. 153 00:08:37,250 --> 00:08:39,019 I must've been a little too focused 154 00:08:39,052 --> 00:08:40,687 on my handiwork. 155 00:08:40,720 --> 00:08:42,756 Apparently. 156 00:08:42,789 --> 00:08:43,866 It's good to see you, Melanie. 157 00:08:43,890 --> 00:08:45,325 Nice to see you too, Mr. Hartman. 158 00:08:45,358 --> 00:08:47,727 - Daniel. - Right. 159 00:08:48,962 --> 00:08:51,664 Um... anyway, 160 00:08:51,698 --> 00:08:53,800 I know the dance didn't go really well 161 00:08:53,833 --> 00:08:55,035 for you and Jenny last year 162 00:08:55,068 --> 00:08:55,702 and I just wanted you 163 00:08:55,735 --> 00:08:56,536 to know if there's anything 164 00:08:56,569 --> 00:08:59,072 that I can do to help make it better 165 00:08:59,105 --> 00:09:00,140 just let me know. 166 00:09:00,173 --> 00:09:02,742 You could run for PTA president. 167 00:09:02,776 --> 00:09:05,945 No. That is Ms. Foy and she'd wipe the floor with me. 168 00:09:07,414 --> 00:09:10,316 But honestly, I know they started planning. 169 00:09:10,350 --> 00:09:11,861 So, I think they meet every Friday afternoon. 170 00:09:11,885 --> 00:09:13,787 If you wanted to, maybe we could... 171 00:09:13,820 --> 00:09:18,091 - It's okay. I... I've got it. - But thank you. 172 00:09:18,124 --> 00:09:20,026 Of course, yeah. 173 00:09:20,060 --> 00:09:21,161 Poster looks great. 174 00:09:21,194 --> 00:09:22,729 - Thank you. - Hi. 175 00:09:22,762 --> 00:09:23,997 Bye, Mr. Hartman. 176 00:09:24,030 --> 00:09:25,865 - Bye, Jenny. - Bye. 177 00:09:27,667 --> 00:09:28,802 Jenny... 178 00:09:31,371 --> 00:09:32,972 You okay? 179 00:09:36,376 --> 00:09:37,711 Jenny? 180 00:09:41,414 --> 00:09:43,049 Hey, I was spinning. 181 00:09:43,083 --> 00:09:45,719 Hey, I was talking. 182 00:09:45,752 --> 00:09:47,354 Why are we talking? 183 00:09:47,387 --> 00:09:49,255 Are you seriously considering 184 00:09:49,289 --> 00:09:52,258 not going to the Christmas dance this year? 185 00:09:52,292 --> 00:09:54,294 I don't want to go. 186 00:09:54,327 --> 00:09:56,129 It's your last winter formal. 187 00:09:56,162 --> 00:09:58,732 So? 188 00:09:58,765 --> 00:10:01,134 So the Christmas dance has always been a great way 189 00:10:01,167 --> 00:10:03,003 for us to lift my... 190 00:10:03,036 --> 00:10:05,338 Winter blues, I know. 191 00:10:05,372 --> 00:10:07,307 But they are your blues, not mine. 192 00:10:07,340 --> 00:10:11,044 Good. But we love Christmas. 193 00:10:12,045 --> 00:10:14,414 And the dance has always been a great way to celebrate 194 00:10:14,447 --> 00:10:15,915 that with everyone. 195 00:10:15,949 --> 00:10:18,151 I know. 196 00:10:19,019 --> 00:10:21,421 Is this why you want to go to California? 197 00:10:21,454 --> 00:10:25,025 Just too many bad associations here? 198 00:10:25,058 --> 00:10:27,894 Or are you still feeling stuck about the dance last year? 199 00:10:27,927 --> 00:10:29,329 No! 200 00:10:29,362 --> 00:10:31,898 Jenny, you have to understand that 201 00:10:31,931 --> 00:10:35,135 if you can't handle a dance... 202 00:10:35,168 --> 00:10:37,270 I can't in good conscience 203 00:10:37,303 --> 00:10:39,015 send you to a school that's halfway across the country. 204 00:10:39,039 --> 00:10:42,676 Mom, can we not talk about this right now? 205 00:11:23,116 --> 00:11:27,354 - And then, she just cut me out. - Can you believe it? 206 00:11:27,387 --> 00:11:29,889 Well yeah, she's a teenager. 207 00:11:29,923 --> 00:11:32,959 For a couple more years, anyway. 208 00:11:32,992 --> 00:11:37,430 It's her last opportunity to go to the dance. 209 00:11:37,464 --> 00:11:39,933 You know, this is... 210 00:11:39,966 --> 00:11:42,168 a memory that she'll have for the rest of her life 211 00:11:42,202 --> 00:11:46,506 and she won't have it if she never has the experience. 212 00:11:46,539 --> 00:11:49,209 - I get it. - You just want her to be happy. 213 00:11:49,242 --> 00:11:52,112 The dance makes my mom happy. 214 00:11:52,145 --> 00:11:54,414 But I messed it up. 215 00:11:54,447 --> 00:11:56,216 You didn't mess anything up. 216 00:11:56,249 --> 00:11:58,518 I don't want my mom to be sad. 217 00:11:58,551 --> 00:12:01,054 - Then go to the dance. - I do not want to go! 218 00:12:02,455 --> 00:12:04,858 You don't have to if you don't want to. 219 00:12:04,891 --> 00:12:06,793 We can just all hang out together instead. 220 00:12:06,826 --> 00:12:07,961 Do our own thing. 221 00:12:10,463 --> 00:12:12,232 You mean, have our own dance? 222 00:12:14,167 --> 00:12:17,504 - Yeah? I mean, we... - We can have our own dance. 223 00:12:17,537 --> 00:12:18,972 A different dance! 224 00:12:19,005 --> 00:12:21,875 With anyone who wants to do that with us. 225 00:12:21,908 --> 00:12:24,544 Then I can go and my mom can go, too. 226 00:12:24,577 --> 00:12:27,113 - What will it have? - No loud music. 227 00:12:27,147 --> 00:12:27,947 I love loud music. 228 00:12:27,981 --> 00:12:30,417 - What else? - Uh, no strobing lights? 229 00:12:30,450 --> 00:12:32,419 - Yeah. - And no falling snow. 230 00:12:32,452 --> 00:12:35,355 No falling snow. 231 00:12:35,388 --> 00:12:37,557 We can invite whoever we want. 232 00:12:37,590 --> 00:12:39,592 Like cute boys. 233 00:12:39,626 --> 00:12:41,061 Meet at lunch to plan? 234 00:12:41,094 --> 00:12:43,596 Yes. We are going to organize a dance. 235 00:12:45,265 --> 00:12:47,867 Wait. I want it to be a secret for my mom though, 236 00:12:47,901 --> 00:12:50,303 so it'll just be our secret. 237 00:12:50,337 --> 00:12:52,172 Our secret. 238 00:12:56,276 --> 00:13:00,180 I just... I want her to have a great senior year. 239 00:13:00,213 --> 00:13:02,015 I know. 240 00:13:02,048 --> 00:13:04,884 - And the best Christmas ever. - Of course you do. 241 00:13:04,918 --> 00:13:09,122 And I want her final holiday dance to be joyful. 242 00:13:09,155 --> 00:13:11,925 Well, then, give her a dance that beings her joy. 243 00:13:11,958 --> 00:13:14,060 - What? - Well, it's quite simple. 244 00:13:14,094 --> 00:13:15,929 Use the skills that you've acquired here 245 00:13:15,962 --> 00:13:18,064 to make accommodations at the dance. 246 00:13:18,098 --> 00:13:21,401 - You think I can do that? - I am quite sure that you can. 247 00:13:21,434 --> 00:13:24,304 - Okay, well. - Where would I start? 248 00:13:24,337 --> 00:13:25,872 Join the PTA. 249 00:13:25,905 --> 00:13:27,841 - Me on the PTA? - Mm-hmm. 250 00:13:30,110 --> 00:13:32,912 They are meeting tomorrow. 251 00:13:32,946 --> 00:13:35,181 Well, then, you can email the chair. 252 00:13:35,215 --> 00:13:38,218 I'm sure that their email is on the school's website. 253 00:13:38,251 --> 00:13:39,986 - Okay. - Okay. 254 00:13:40,020 --> 00:13:42,522 - Yeah, I'll do that tonight. - Good. Tonight? 255 00:13:42,555 --> 00:13:43,632 You want me to do it right now? 256 00:13:43,656 --> 00:13:46,126 I'm waiting. 257 00:13:46,159 --> 00:13:47,494 - Okay. - Okay. 258 00:13:47,527 --> 00:13:48,995 I'm gonna do that. 259 00:13:49,029 --> 00:13:50,497 Okay, what's wrong? 260 00:13:50,530 --> 00:13:52,899 Nothing. I just... 261 00:13:52,932 --> 00:13:54,968 I want this to be a surprise for Jenny. 262 00:13:55,001 --> 00:13:57,437 - Mmm. - Keep it between us. 263 00:13:57,470 --> 00:13:58,605 Deal. 264 00:14:06,046 --> 00:14:07,614 Got any plans for today? 265 00:14:07,647 --> 00:14:09,416 Mm-hmm. 266 00:14:09,449 --> 00:14:12,085 Hmm. Wanna tell me about it? 267 00:14:12,118 --> 00:14:13,653 No. 268 00:14:13,687 --> 00:14:15,622 Do you have big plans? 269 00:14:15,655 --> 00:14:17,424 No. No, nothing at all. 270 00:14:17,457 --> 00:14:20,093 Nothing out of the ordinary. 271 00:14:20,126 --> 00:14:22,128 - That's good. - Yeah. It is good. 272 00:14:22,162 --> 00:14:23,296 Good. 273 00:14:23,329 --> 00:14:26,399 Yeah. Good. 274 00:14:26,433 --> 00:14:27,567 Shall we go? 275 00:14:27,600 --> 00:14:31,404 Mm-hmm. Wait, weather check. 276 00:14:31,438 --> 00:14:34,407 Currently 39 degrees and sunny skies. 277 00:14:34,441 --> 00:14:36,009 - No snow. - Perfect. 278 00:14:46,619 --> 00:14:48,922 What's the problem, new kid? 279 00:14:51,725 --> 00:14:56,529 Can't speak? No come on, answer me. 280 00:14:56,563 --> 00:14:57,664 If you can. 281 00:14:57,697 --> 00:14:59,332 Why are you being mean? 282 00:15:06,473 --> 00:15:08,541 Let's go. 283 00:15:09,609 --> 00:15:11,211 You okay? 284 00:15:21,087 --> 00:15:24,090 Who's the new boy? He's cute! 285 00:15:24,124 --> 00:15:26,359 Do you know him, Jenny? 286 00:15:26,393 --> 00:15:28,261 Earth to Jenny! 287 00:15:28,294 --> 00:15:32,399 - Oh. Uh. No. - Never seen him before. 288 00:15:32,432 --> 00:15:34,367 Anyways, the dance. 289 00:15:34,401 --> 00:15:36,069 Lots to discuss. 290 00:15:38,438 --> 00:15:40,082 The mission of the Possible Center 291 00:15:40,106 --> 00:15:41,550 has always been to empower individuals, 292 00:15:41,574 --> 00:15:44,444 no matter their abilities, to achieve their dreams 293 00:15:44,477 --> 00:15:45,712 no matter how ambitious. 294 00:15:45,745 --> 00:15:47,380 And also, 295 00:15:47,414 --> 00:15:50,617 we have adults on the spectrum that work here. 296 00:15:50,650 --> 00:15:53,286 Wow. Will is going to love this place. 297 00:15:53,319 --> 00:15:55,188 There was nothing like this in our old town. 298 00:15:55,221 --> 00:15:56,499 Oh, there was nothing like this here. 299 00:15:57,791 --> 00:15:59,626 For kids, there's tons of resources, 300 00:15:59,659 --> 00:16:01,761 but once they become teenagers... 301 00:16:01,795 --> 00:16:03,096 Few and far between. 302 00:16:03,129 --> 00:16:05,632 Much too few. And way too far. 303 00:16:05,665 --> 00:16:10,470 Exactly. I saw a need so I quit my job. 304 00:16:10,503 --> 00:16:14,674 And along with my friend Vicky, 15 years later, here we are. 305 00:16:14,708 --> 00:16:16,776 It's very impressive. 306 00:16:16,810 --> 00:16:20,547 - Um, yes I understand. - These things happen. 307 00:16:20,580 --> 00:16:22,382 - Good news, right? - Sure. 308 00:16:22,415 --> 00:16:24,517 Good news is you have the weekend off. 309 00:16:24,551 --> 00:16:25,485 They had to cancel. 310 00:16:26,720 --> 00:16:28,221 We had a field trip planned 311 00:16:28,254 --> 00:16:31,124 and the kids were really looking forward to it. 312 00:16:31,157 --> 00:16:32,659 Oh, that's too bad. 313 00:16:32,692 --> 00:16:35,662 - It's okay. You know what? - We'll figure something out. 314 00:16:35,695 --> 00:16:36,806 After all, this is the Possible Center 315 00:16:36,830 --> 00:16:38,598 where anything is possible. 316 00:16:38,631 --> 00:16:40,266 Except a field trip, this weekend. 317 00:16:42,235 --> 00:16:45,138 You know, the reason we moved here 318 00:16:45,171 --> 00:16:47,450 is because my husband and I are taking over my dad's property. 319 00:16:47,474 --> 00:16:49,109 It's a stunning location. 320 00:16:49,142 --> 00:16:51,811 There is a Christmas tree farm and a Santa's village. 321 00:16:51,845 --> 00:16:54,180 Of course, we do events and weddings, 322 00:16:54,214 --> 00:16:56,716 but it's a great place for a field trip. 323 00:16:56,750 --> 00:16:59,652 As I said, anything is possible. 324 00:16:59,686 --> 00:17:02,422 That is incredibly gracious of you. 325 00:17:02,455 --> 00:17:04,834 There's a meeting room in the back we could go to. 326 00:17:04,858 --> 00:17:06,793 - It's really private. - Okay, great. 327 00:17:06,826 --> 00:17:08,495 That's my daughter, Jenny. 328 00:17:08,528 --> 00:17:10,730 Jenny, this is Mrs. Hawkins. 329 00:17:10,764 --> 00:17:13,166 Her son Will is joining the Possible Center. 330 00:17:13,199 --> 00:17:15,535 They're new in town. 331 00:17:15,568 --> 00:17:17,704 What are you guys up to? 332 00:17:17,737 --> 00:17:21,408 - Uh, nothing really. - Just a project. 333 00:17:21,441 --> 00:17:25,245 It's funny. I asked Will to meet me here after school, too. 334 00:17:25,278 --> 00:17:27,590 Good to have everyone connect before the big field trip day. 335 00:17:39,492 --> 00:17:41,428 Sorry. 336 00:17:41,461 --> 00:17:45,665 It takes him time to warm up to people. To talk. 337 00:17:45,699 --> 00:17:48,468 You don't have to say sorry. 338 00:17:48,501 --> 00:17:50,503 We don't apologize here. 339 00:17:50,537 --> 00:17:53,173 Here, we understand. 340 00:17:53,206 --> 00:17:56,276 - Thank you. - This place is beyond words. 341 00:17:56,309 --> 00:17:57,777 It must keep you very busy. 342 00:17:57,811 --> 00:18:01,548 It does. Especially lately. 343 00:18:15,829 --> 00:18:17,263 We do want everyone 344 00:18:17,297 --> 00:18:18,507 to have a good time at the dance. 345 00:18:18,531 --> 00:18:23,403 But we also want it to be, well, a good time. 346 00:18:23,436 --> 00:18:26,272 Oh, absolutely. I mean, but that's all that I want. 347 00:18:26,306 --> 00:18:29,275 I'm only asking that the holiday ball 348 00:18:29,309 --> 00:18:32,545 be made more accessible for students on the spectrum. 349 00:18:32,579 --> 00:18:34,414 Accessible? 350 00:18:34,447 --> 00:18:36,292 Well, yeah. Just as we've made the school accessible 351 00:18:36,316 --> 00:18:37,851 for people physically, 352 00:18:37,884 --> 00:18:39,519 we would make the dance accessible 353 00:18:39,552 --> 00:18:41,421 for everyone's emotional well-being, too. 354 00:18:41,454 --> 00:18:43,289 Well, how would we do that? 355 00:18:43,323 --> 00:18:45,358 Well, it's different for each individual. 356 00:18:45,392 --> 00:18:48,695 Generally, lower volume of music. 357 00:18:48,728 --> 00:18:50,764 Scheduled breaks. 358 00:18:50,797 --> 00:18:51,941 We could do away with strobe lights. 359 00:18:53,333 --> 00:18:55,402 But the kids love strobe lights. 360 00:18:56,603 --> 00:18:59,873 I am really not trying to take away from everyone's enjoyment. 361 00:18:59,906 --> 00:19:01,975 I'm only asking that we ensure 362 00:19:02,008 --> 00:19:04,744 that these special experiences 363 00:19:04,778 --> 00:19:07,447 be available to every student. 364 00:19:07,480 --> 00:19:09,916 Isn't that what we all want for our children? 365 00:19:09,949 --> 00:19:13,319 We certainly do, it's just... 366 00:19:13,353 --> 00:19:15,297 Sounds like a whole lot that would need to be done, 367 00:19:15,321 --> 00:19:17,390 and the dance is only nine days away. 368 00:19:17,424 --> 00:19:19,325 And we'd need someone to chair that 369 00:19:19,359 --> 00:19:20,736 and the whole committee has their hands full. 370 00:19:20,760 --> 00:19:23,830 What if I put together a proposal for you to approve? 371 00:19:23,863 --> 00:19:27,334 You need a faculty liaison and with finals underway, 372 00:19:27,367 --> 00:19:29,903 they're all overloaded as it is. 373 00:19:29,936 --> 00:19:32,772 If only you had come to us with this sooner. 374 00:19:32,806 --> 00:19:35,608 - If only. - I'll do it. 375 00:19:37,043 --> 00:19:39,312 Apologies for my tardiness. 376 00:19:39,346 --> 00:19:41,348 But I did overhear what Ms. Austin was suggesting 377 00:19:41,381 --> 00:19:43,850 and I'd be happy to be her faculty liaison. 378 00:19:43,883 --> 00:19:45,719 - You would? - Yeah. 379 00:19:45,752 --> 00:19:47,921 Great. 380 00:19:47,954 --> 00:19:50,623 You two are officially the accessibility team. 381 00:19:50,657 --> 00:19:51,658 All in favour? 382 00:19:58,631 --> 00:20:00,943 So I guess we should figure out how we're going to do this. 383 00:20:00,967 --> 00:20:02,635 You didn't say that you were on the PTA. 384 00:20:02,669 --> 00:20:04,971 Oh, I said I wasn't running for president of the PTA. 385 00:20:05,005 --> 00:20:06,906 I'm not. 386 00:20:06,940 --> 00:20:09,042 So, what's next? 387 00:20:09,075 --> 00:20:10,777 I will work up a plan 388 00:20:10,810 --> 00:20:13,480 and show it to you for the official stamp of approval. 389 00:20:13,513 --> 00:20:15,915 I don't want to just be a token stamp of approval, though. 390 00:20:15,949 --> 00:20:17,317 I don't even own a stamp. 391 00:20:17,350 --> 00:20:20,620 No, I want to help. 392 00:20:20,653 --> 00:20:22,822 I want to actually help make this happen. 393 00:20:22,856 --> 00:20:24,524 Oh, I appreciate that. 394 00:20:24,557 --> 00:20:26,659 But this isn't something that can just be dreamed up. 395 00:20:28,428 --> 00:20:31,931 I've spent Jenny's life learning how to do this. 396 00:20:31,965 --> 00:20:34,434 You know, a song that's too loud. 397 00:20:34,467 --> 00:20:36,603 A light that's too bright. 398 00:20:36,636 --> 00:20:38,304 Unexpected snow. 399 00:20:38,338 --> 00:20:41,775 One wrong move and this can all be for nothing. 400 00:20:41,808 --> 00:20:44,044 No, I get that. I do. 401 00:20:44,077 --> 00:20:46,513 And I've spent my whole career as a teacher 402 00:20:46,546 --> 00:20:50,483 making sure that my students can be their best selves, right? 403 00:20:50,517 --> 00:20:53,720 Isn't that what your dance is about? 404 00:20:55,355 --> 00:20:58,058 - So, this weekend? - Oh, I can't this weekend. 405 00:20:58,091 --> 00:21:01,661 The center is going on a field trip to a Christmas tree farm. 406 00:21:01,695 --> 00:21:04,397 Oh yeah. No, that sounds like a terrible place 407 00:21:04,431 --> 00:21:07,367 to plan a Christmas dance. I'll join. 408 00:21:07,400 --> 00:21:10,770 Oh, did I invite you? 409 00:21:10,804 --> 00:21:13,106 I don't know. Did you? 410 00:21:13,139 --> 00:21:16,609 Okay. Okay. 411 00:21:18,445 --> 00:21:20,780 But can we please keep the planning of this a secret? 412 00:21:20,814 --> 00:21:23,483 I really want it to be a surprise for Jenny. 413 00:21:23,516 --> 00:21:25,852 Okay. 414 00:21:25,885 --> 00:21:27,620 Thank you. 415 00:21:33,093 --> 00:21:35,495 You know, and then he just invited himself. 416 00:21:35,528 --> 00:21:37,130 Can you believe that? 417 00:21:37,163 --> 00:21:40,400 Oh, that he wants to help, yeah. Scoundrel. 418 00:21:40,433 --> 00:21:42,635 - I don't need his help. - I have a Vicky. 419 00:21:42,669 --> 00:21:45,905 Yeah, well, I need help, so that's why you have a Daniel. 420 00:21:45,939 --> 00:21:48,808 Plus, Jenny. She loves him. 421 00:21:48,842 --> 00:21:50,477 So he can't be all that bad. 422 00:21:50,510 --> 00:21:51,887 Wait, no. I never said that he was all that bad. 423 00:21:51,911 --> 00:21:53,013 Mm-hmm. 424 00:21:53,046 --> 00:21:56,850 He inspires Jenny to write. 425 00:21:56,883 --> 00:21:58,618 And he is a very good teacher. 426 00:21:58,651 --> 00:22:01,588 - Well, he's not just a teacher. - He's a published poet. 427 00:22:01,621 --> 00:22:03,690 I've read his work. It's beautiful stuff. 428 00:22:03,723 --> 00:22:06,026 Hmm. 429 00:22:06,059 --> 00:22:07,794 Hmm? Look, here's the kids. 430 00:22:07,827 --> 00:22:10,063 Oh, hey everyone! 431 00:22:10,096 --> 00:22:13,800 Okay, you are all free to explore. 432 00:22:13,833 --> 00:22:17,404 Oh, and the Hawkins have generously offered 433 00:22:17,437 --> 00:22:19,406 for each of you to pick your very own tree 434 00:22:19,439 --> 00:22:21,041 and bring it home for the holidays. 435 00:22:21,074 --> 00:22:24,544 So please, let's all remember to thank them on our way out. Okay. 436 00:22:24,577 --> 00:22:26,980 Go! Explore! Have fun! 437 00:22:27,013 --> 00:22:29,082 Yes. Oh, hey, Daniel! 438 00:22:29,115 --> 00:22:30,984 Hey. 439 00:22:31,017 --> 00:22:33,820 Do you lose points for tardiness? 440 00:22:33,853 --> 00:22:38,758 Oh, in school I'm prompt, but when that bell rings... rebel. 441 00:22:39,659 --> 00:22:43,063 I'm gonna go help them find a tree. 442 00:22:43,096 --> 00:22:44,197 I'll see you. 443 00:22:44,230 --> 00:22:46,966 See you later. 444 00:22:47,000 --> 00:22:49,202 Thank you for coming. 445 00:22:49,235 --> 00:22:50,837 I'm sorry if I was... 446 00:22:50,870 --> 00:22:52,539 Hi, Mr. Hartman. 447 00:22:52,572 --> 00:22:53,640 Why are you here? 448 00:22:55,809 --> 00:22:58,111 Well I heard so much about what your mom was doing 449 00:22:58,144 --> 00:23:00,180 with the Possible Center so I wanted to come 450 00:23:00,213 --> 00:23:02,015 and see what this was all about. 451 00:23:02,048 --> 00:23:04,784 She created the whole thing. 452 00:23:04,818 --> 00:23:06,453 I'm sure she did. 453 00:23:06,486 --> 00:23:09,823 Okay. Well, I'm glad you're here. 454 00:23:09,856 --> 00:23:13,793 And I liked reading Edgar Allan Poe. Nevermore. 455 00:23:13,827 --> 00:23:15,795 Nevermore. 456 00:23:15,829 --> 00:23:19,232 Well, at least someone's glad I'm here. 457 00:23:19,265 --> 00:23:21,001 She sure is. 458 00:23:23,870 --> 00:23:27,540 You know, I actually do need a Christmas tree myself. 459 00:23:27,574 --> 00:23:28,818 Do you think they sell one around here? 460 00:23:28,842 --> 00:23:30,577 Follow me. 461 00:23:32,979 --> 00:23:34,714 Solid technique you got there. 462 00:23:36,082 --> 00:23:38,585 Well, I've cut my fair share of Christmas trees. 463 00:23:38,618 --> 00:23:42,122 Apparently so. 464 00:23:42,155 --> 00:23:44,124 Gosh, it's so beautiful around here. 465 00:23:44,157 --> 00:23:47,627 Don't you love this time of year? 466 00:23:47,660 --> 00:23:49,596 Yeah. 467 00:23:49,629 --> 00:23:52,265 Oh I'm sorry. Sore subject? 468 00:23:52,298 --> 00:23:54,501 It's just... 469 00:23:54,534 --> 00:24:00,534 ever since the divorce, this time of year can be tough. 470 00:24:00,640 --> 00:24:03,209 I have a name for it. I call it the winter blues. 471 00:24:04,811 --> 00:24:06,846 Is Jenny's father still in the picture? 472 00:24:06,880 --> 00:24:08,682 - Yeah, yeah. - He's still in her life. 473 00:24:08,715 --> 00:24:11,051 He lives about an hour away. 474 00:24:11,084 --> 00:24:12,261 She'll spend New Year's with him. 475 00:24:12,285 --> 00:24:13,953 And you'll miss her every single day 476 00:24:13,987 --> 00:24:15,021 she's gone, I'm sure. 477 00:24:16,956 --> 00:24:20,927 Yes. Yes I will. 478 00:24:20,960 --> 00:24:22,162 Have at 'er. 479 00:24:22,195 --> 00:24:23,530 Watch this. 480 00:24:26,966 --> 00:24:29,903 Okay. You ready? 481 00:24:29,936 --> 00:24:31,237 Yeah. 482 00:24:31,271 --> 00:24:33,540 Oh! 483 00:24:36,209 --> 00:24:38,111 A poet and a lumberjack. 484 00:24:38,144 --> 00:24:39,179 Ha! 485 00:24:39,212 --> 00:24:40,780 Luckily I loosened it for you. 486 00:24:40,814 --> 00:24:42,315 Yeah. 487 00:24:42,349 --> 00:24:45,618 I wouldn't exactly call myself a poet, though. 488 00:24:45,652 --> 00:24:47,187 I heard that you were published. 489 00:24:48,321 --> 00:24:49,856 That was a long time ago. 490 00:24:49,889 --> 00:24:50,857 What changed? 491 00:24:50,890 --> 00:24:52,992 Well, my bank account, for one. 492 00:24:53,026 --> 00:24:56,863 It's kinda hard to pay the bills as a poet. You know. 493 00:24:56,896 --> 00:24:57,864 I'm sorry. 494 00:24:57,897 --> 00:24:58,965 No, don't be. 495 00:24:58,998 --> 00:25:00,910 I mean, there was definitely a time where I dreamed 496 00:25:00,934 --> 00:25:02,802 about going to Paris, you know? 497 00:25:02,836 --> 00:25:05,739 The cafes where Fitzgerald and Hemingway 498 00:25:05,772 --> 00:25:06,940 and Zelda used to frequent? 499 00:25:06,973 --> 00:25:08,141 Hmm. 500 00:25:08,174 --> 00:25:10,110 That would've been amazing. 501 00:25:10,143 --> 00:25:14,047 But then I became a teacher. 502 00:25:14,080 --> 00:25:18,852 And I realized that, that was my true calling. 503 00:25:18,885 --> 00:25:21,955 So... I mean, poetry, it... 504 00:25:21,988 --> 00:25:24,791 I understand. 505 00:25:24,824 --> 00:25:28,895 Yeah, when you have something that you really love 506 00:25:28,928 --> 00:25:33,266 it's hard to find time to do anything else. 507 00:25:33,299 --> 00:25:34,701 Yeah. 508 00:25:41,074 --> 00:25:43,119 So, I'm excited about this. What are we thinking? 509 00:25:43,143 --> 00:25:47,313 Oh, uh, alternatives for students with diverse needs. 510 00:25:47,347 --> 00:25:48,791 You know, I would love to find a substitute 511 00:25:48,815 --> 00:25:49,716 for the blaring speakers. 512 00:25:49,749 --> 00:25:51,151 Yes, exactly! 513 00:25:51,184 --> 00:25:53,953 And a low stim area 514 00:25:53,987 --> 00:25:55,689 that has games! 515 00:25:55,722 --> 00:25:57,057 We could do specialized foods. 516 00:25:57,090 --> 00:25:58,925 Yes. And drinks. 517 00:25:58,958 --> 00:26:01,761 - This is great. - Yeah, okay. Um... 518 00:26:01,795 --> 00:26:03,797 Why do I feel like there's a "but" coming on? 519 00:26:03,830 --> 00:26:06,399 Oh, no, no. No buts. 520 00:26:06,433 --> 00:26:07,901 However... 521 00:26:07,934 --> 00:26:09,836 Oh. 522 00:26:09,869 --> 00:26:12,138 This is gonna cost more money than the PTA has on hand. 523 00:26:12,172 --> 00:26:15,108 Hmm. 524 00:26:15,141 --> 00:26:17,143 We'll raise the funds. 525 00:26:17,177 --> 00:26:19,913 The Possible Center is holding its holiday fundraiser, 526 00:26:19,946 --> 00:26:21,815 and the money is supposed to go to an event, 527 00:26:21,848 --> 00:26:25,352 so what better event than a all-inclusive dance? 528 00:26:25,385 --> 00:26:27,053 That sounds like a perfect plan. 529 00:26:27,087 --> 00:26:31,224 Ha, thank you. Now pick up your end, lumberjack. 530 00:26:31,257 --> 00:26:33,993 - Sorry, sorry. - Okay, this way. 531 00:26:35,261 --> 00:26:40,066 Okay, so we are going to need a venue, activities, food, 532 00:26:40,100 --> 00:26:43,003 and not to mention a whack ton of money to pull this off. 533 00:26:43,036 --> 00:26:44,771 How much money do we think we need? 534 00:26:44,804 --> 00:26:46,072 More than we have. 535 00:26:46,106 --> 00:26:47,750 It's okay. We are going to figure it out. 536 00:26:47,774 --> 00:26:49,809 - I got it! - Volume. 537 00:26:49,843 --> 00:26:52,679 I got it. We can sell our own items. 538 00:26:52,712 --> 00:26:53,880 Candles, cards we make. 539 00:26:53,913 --> 00:26:54,991 Oh, maybe one of the poems 540 00:26:55,015 --> 00:26:56,349 you wrote in Mr. Hartman's class? 541 00:26:56,383 --> 00:26:57,784 - One of my poems? - Sure. 542 00:26:57,817 --> 00:26:58,818 I love your poems. 543 00:26:58,852 --> 00:27:00,687 Okay, where can we sell them? 544 00:27:00,720 --> 00:27:04,691 We don't exactly own a posh store somewhere. 545 00:27:04,724 --> 00:27:07,894 - Well, how about here? - I can ask Mrs. Hawkins. 546 00:27:07,927 --> 00:27:10,430 Yeah! People are spending lots of money already. 547 00:27:10,463 --> 00:27:12,098 Yeah, that is a great idea, Jenny. 548 00:27:12,132 --> 00:27:15,368 And then all the money we raise can go towards the dance. 549 00:27:15,402 --> 00:27:17,971 We can do it! 550 00:27:18,004 --> 00:27:19,415 And then it would still be part of the dance, right? 551 00:27:19,439 --> 00:27:21,174 So it makes sense if we can do it... 552 00:27:21,207 --> 00:27:22,242 Hey, girls! 553 00:27:24,010 --> 00:27:27,714 Oh, it's great you're here. We're here, too. 554 00:27:27,747 --> 00:27:29,482 - Yeah, we can see you. - Of course you can. 555 00:27:29,516 --> 00:27:31,117 Yeah. 556 00:27:31,151 --> 00:27:32,895 - What are you guys doing? - You don't have a tree! 557 00:27:32,919 --> 00:27:34,921 Mom, we already have a tree. 558 00:27:34,954 --> 00:27:35,755 We do. 559 00:27:35,789 --> 00:27:37,424 Is everything okay, Ms. Austin? 560 00:27:37,457 --> 00:27:39,893 Oh, we're just, she's tired. 561 00:27:39,926 --> 00:27:42,395 It's a lot of work, cutting down my tree. 562 00:27:42,429 --> 00:27:43,797 I mean, I did most of the work. 563 00:27:43,830 --> 00:27:46,433 - No you didn't. - Okay, I didn't. Um. 564 00:27:46,466 --> 00:27:49,436 It's nice though, right? Majestic? 565 00:27:49,469 --> 00:27:51,905 Yes, but ours is even better. 566 00:27:51,938 --> 00:27:54,174 - Well, I'm sure. - Okay. Bye. 567 00:27:54,207 --> 00:27:56,076 - Bye! - Toodles. 568 00:27:56,109 --> 00:27:57,143 Have fun! 569 00:27:57,177 --> 00:27:58,812 Surprise maintained. 570 00:27:58,845 --> 00:28:00,013 Well done, you. 571 00:28:02,349 --> 00:28:04,150 So, did you have fun? 572 00:28:04,184 --> 00:28:06,786 Yes. And so did you. 573 00:28:06,820 --> 00:28:10,457 - I did. Thank you. - You're welcome. 574 00:28:10,490 --> 00:28:13,860 - Oh, I forgot my clipboard. - Be right back. 575 00:28:16,463 --> 00:28:18,898 Um, excuse me, that's my... 576 00:28:21,267 --> 00:28:22,802 Hi. 577 00:28:26,473 --> 00:28:28,108 Why don't you like to talk? 578 00:28:33,046 --> 00:28:35,882 You don't have to right now if you don't want to. 579 00:28:35,915 --> 00:28:39,019 But I would be happy to listen if you do. 580 00:28:42,355 --> 00:28:43,823 I like your train. 581 00:28:48,328 --> 00:28:49,829 Oh. 582 00:29:29,235 --> 00:29:30,870 I win. 583 00:29:30,904 --> 00:29:32,372 I was so close. 584 00:29:32,405 --> 00:29:36,343 Nope. 585 00:29:36,376 --> 00:29:38,511 Today was a good day. 586 00:29:38,545 --> 00:29:41,081 I know, right? 587 00:29:41,114 --> 00:29:43,850 You and Mr. Hartman had fun. 588 00:29:43,883 --> 00:29:47,887 Yeah. Well, um, sure. 589 00:29:47,921 --> 00:29:51,291 Yeah, we get along. 590 00:29:51,324 --> 00:29:52,992 He talked to you? 591 00:29:53,026 --> 00:29:56,529 We talked to each other. 592 00:29:56,563 --> 00:29:58,198 Why? 593 00:29:59,165 --> 00:30:02,569 What if someone doesn't wanna talk to me? 594 00:30:02,602 --> 00:30:05,205 Well... 595 00:30:05,238 --> 00:30:09,142 maybe they just don't wanna talk. 596 00:30:09,175 --> 00:30:10,543 Why? 597 00:30:10,577 --> 00:30:12,445 I don't know. 598 00:30:12,479 --> 00:30:18,151 But I know that it has nothing to do with you. Okay? 599 00:30:18,184 --> 00:30:19,419 Okay. 600 00:30:19,452 --> 00:30:21,521 - Rematch. - No, I won. 601 00:30:21,554 --> 00:30:23,089 - Yes! No, come on. - I'm the winner. 602 00:30:23,123 --> 00:30:26,026 Oh, get out, I deserve to have a rematch! 603 00:30:36,469 --> 00:30:38,371 Hi. 604 00:30:43,476 --> 00:30:47,247 Hi. I liked seeing you today. And your train. 605 00:30:49,449 --> 00:30:52,318 I liked seeing you. So I texted you. 606 00:30:54,554 --> 00:30:58,258 Thank you. I'm glad you did. 607 00:30:59,626 --> 00:31:02,262 You are planning an event? 608 00:31:04,230 --> 00:31:05,432 A dance. 609 00:31:11,738 --> 00:31:13,373 You wanna help? 610 00:31:57,717 --> 00:32:01,755 I am. Thank you for today. 611 00:32:01,788 --> 00:32:04,424 See you tomorrow. Lots more to do. 612 00:32:11,498 --> 00:32:15,035 Sweet dreams, Mr. Hartman. 613 00:32:25,278 --> 00:32:27,647 ♪ Sleigh bells ringing in the snow ♪ 614 00:32:27,681 --> 00:32:30,016 ♪ Leading me back home 615 00:32:30,050 --> 00:32:32,619 ♪ It's evergreens and mistletoe ♪ 616 00:32:32,652 --> 00:32:35,588 ♪ And I'm the one below 617 00:32:35,622 --> 00:32:38,491 ♪ I feel so good this holiday 618 00:32:38,525 --> 00:32:43,096 ♪ My spirit's high, I want to make you feel the same ♪ 619 00:32:43,129 --> 00:32:46,566 ♪ I want to give a little joy 620 00:32:46,599 --> 00:32:48,335 ♪ Spread the cheer 621 00:32:48,368 --> 00:32:50,670 ♪ I want to give a little joy this time of year ♪ 622 00:32:50,704 --> 00:32:54,074 ♪ I wanna give a little love and laughter to you ♪ 623 00:32:54,107 --> 00:32:56,609 ♪ That warm cozy feeling 624 00:32:56,643 --> 00:32:59,179 ♪ I wanna give a little joy under the tree ♪ 625 00:32:59,212 --> 00:33:02,082 ♪ I wanna give a little joy, it's all in me ♪ 626 00:33:02,115 --> 00:33:04,384 ♪ I wanna give a little love and laughter ♪ 627 00:33:04,417 --> 00:33:07,687 ♪ Just like I could grant all your wishes ♪ 628 00:33:07,721 --> 00:33:09,622 ♪ I wanna give a little joy 629 00:33:09,656 --> 00:33:11,758 ♪ Joy to your world this Christmas ♪♪ 630 00:33:13,626 --> 00:33:15,628 - Hi. - Hey, Jenny. 631 00:33:15,662 --> 00:33:17,330 Hey gang. 632 00:33:17,364 --> 00:33:18,698 You doing some Christmas shopping? 633 00:33:18,732 --> 00:33:21,234 - Christmas selling. - Oh, like what? 634 00:33:26,239 --> 00:33:28,341 "When fear sets in I get to choose. 635 00:33:28,375 --> 00:33:30,410 To smile away the winter blues. 636 00:33:30,443 --> 00:33:33,079 With Christmas love so pure and bright. 637 00:33:33,113 --> 00:33:36,549 The season fills my heart with light." 638 00:33:36,583 --> 00:33:39,085 Did you write this, Jenny? 639 00:33:39,119 --> 00:33:41,621 Yes. After you read the poem in class. 640 00:33:41,654 --> 00:33:44,858 - It's beautiful. - It's for sale. Five dollars. 641 00:33:44,891 --> 00:33:46,559 - 10 dollars! - I mean, hey. 642 00:33:46,593 --> 00:33:49,396 Even at that price, it's still a bargain. 643 00:33:49,429 --> 00:33:50,663 - There you go. - Thanks. 644 00:33:50,697 --> 00:33:52,098 Have a good day. 645 00:33:52,132 --> 00:33:53,133 10 dollars! 646 00:33:54,334 --> 00:33:55,769 Four days 'til the dance. 647 00:34:01,207 --> 00:34:03,343 Daniel Hartman, reporting for duty. 648 00:34:03,376 --> 00:34:05,311 Thank you for coming. 649 00:34:05,345 --> 00:34:08,148 There is lots to sell and lots to buy. Come on. 650 00:34:08,181 --> 00:34:11,284 Great. Uh, like what? 651 00:34:11,317 --> 00:34:12,752 Oh, just, you know. 652 00:34:12,786 --> 00:34:16,356 Something that'll help the PTA pass the proposal. 653 00:34:16,389 --> 00:34:20,293 Are you talking about bribing PTA president Foy? 654 00:34:20,326 --> 00:34:22,228 Ms. Austin, that is scandalous. 655 00:34:22,262 --> 00:34:24,664 No, no. Not yet, anyway. 656 00:34:26,466 --> 00:34:30,437 No, just things that'll help sell the idea. Um... 657 00:34:30,470 --> 00:34:34,207 - Merry Christmas. - Thank you, Liam. I love it. 658 00:34:37,677 --> 00:34:40,547 You know, like decorations that don't flash 659 00:34:40,580 --> 00:34:42,515 or no falling snow. 660 00:34:42,549 --> 00:34:44,451 Jenny does not like falling snow. 661 00:34:44,484 --> 00:34:46,219 Can I ask? 662 00:34:46,252 --> 00:34:50,657 You know what, forget it. I am here to help, not pry. 663 00:34:50,690 --> 00:34:53,593 When Jenny was a little girl we were driving 664 00:34:53,626 --> 00:34:56,930 and it started to snow and I hit a patch of ice. 665 00:34:56,963 --> 00:34:59,299 My car got stuck. I called a tow truck. 666 00:34:59,332 --> 00:35:02,602 When I was talking to the tow truck driver, 667 00:35:02,635 --> 00:35:06,306 Jenny got out of the car and wandered off and I didn't see. 668 00:35:06,339 --> 00:35:08,708 Yeah, you must have been terrified. 669 00:35:08,742 --> 00:35:11,211 But when I finally found her, I mean... 670 00:35:11,244 --> 00:35:15,181 she was shaken but she seemed fine. 671 00:35:15,215 --> 00:35:17,083 But then the next time that it snowed... 672 00:35:20,954 --> 00:35:22,922 And then, the time at the dance. 673 00:35:22,956 --> 00:35:24,224 - Yeah. - It just triggered her 674 00:35:24,257 --> 00:35:27,627 and it made it so much worse. 675 00:35:27,660 --> 00:35:31,231 And she still doesn't wanna talk about it. 676 00:35:31,264 --> 00:35:34,267 I'm sorry. 677 00:35:34,300 --> 00:35:37,470 Communicating can be really tough at times. 678 00:35:38,638 --> 00:35:41,908 Jenny and I are definitely not communicating lately. 679 00:35:41,941 --> 00:35:44,678 Ah, hence the secret dance planning. 680 00:35:45,879 --> 00:35:48,448 I'm not trying to micromanage her. 681 00:35:48,481 --> 00:35:51,785 I'm just trying to help her create a clear path for success. 682 00:35:53,553 --> 00:35:56,389 Why are you giving me those judgmental teacher eyes? 683 00:35:56,423 --> 00:36:01,294 - Oh it's not judgmental. - It's admiration. 684 00:36:01,895 --> 00:36:04,230 You do so much for Jenny, 685 00:36:04,264 --> 00:36:08,735 so much out of so much love for her. That's all. 686 00:36:08,768 --> 00:36:10,837 Thank you. 687 00:36:12,639 --> 00:36:15,709 - Thanks so much. - And happy holidays. 688 00:36:15,742 --> 00:36:18,678 We're almost sold out of Christmas cards. 689 00:36:18,712 --> 00:36:21,414 With this much money, we could buy a place to have the dance. 690 00:36:21,448 --> 00:36:24,517 A few more million cards, maybe. 691 00:36:24,551 --> 00:36:26,686 - We're doing it! - Will, we're really doing it! 692 00:36:29,589 --> 00:36:30,623 Will? 693 00:36:32,726 --> 00:36:34,427 We are. 694 00:36:34,461 --> 00:36:36,396 But we're gonna need to sell a lot more 695 00:36:36,429 --> 00:36:38,431 to pay for everything that we want at the dance. 696 00:36:38,465 --> 00:36:40,009 Well, what if we make more cards? 697 00:36:40,033 --> 00:36:41,468 I don't think it's gonna cut it. 698 00:36:41,501 --> 00:36:44,371 Then what are we gonna do? 699 00:36:45,438 --> 00:36:46,740 What can we do? 700 00:36:50,643 --> 00:36:52,412 Trees. 701 00:36:53,613 --> 00:36:55,048 Um, 702 00:36:55,081 --> 00:36:59,419 I could ask my parents to sell trees. 703 00:36:59,452 --> 00:37:00,887 For the dance. 704 00:37:00,920 --> 00:37:02,822 You would do that for me? 705 00:37:06,493 --> 00:37:09,496 Will! Why don't you show Jenny around? 706 00:37:09,529 --> 00:37:12,565 It seems like there's a lot of fun stuff to see here. 707 00:37:12,599 --> 00:37:17,470 If you want I would like to go explore with you. 708 00:37:17,504 --> 00:37:20,006 We don't have to, but I would like it. 709 00:37:20,040 --> 00:37:23,309 I built a train layout. 710 00:37:23,343 --> 00:37:25,779 Do you wanna see? 711 00:37:25,812 --> 00:37:28,748 I would love to see it. 712 00:37:28,782 --> 00:37:29,983 .- Okay. 713 00:37:33,486 --> 00:37:34,954 - These are good. - Yeah. 714 00:37:34,988 --> 00:37:36,556 - No, no, don't. - No, no, no. 715 00:37:36,589 --> 00:37:38,534 You have to model them for all your new customers. 716 00:37:38,558 --> 00:37:40,860 - How do I look? - Dashing. 717 00:37:42,395 --> 00:37:44,631 - Was that a reindeer joke? - Maybe. 718 00:37:44,664 --> 00:37:45,975 I think you should stick to teaching. 719 00:37:45,999 --> 00:37:47,100 Hey, no, keep them on. 720 00:37:47,133 --> 00:37:49,669 It'll block out the rest of my bad jokes. 721 00:37:53,640 --> 00:37:55,875 Have you ever heard of silent disco? 722 00:37:55,909 --> 00:37:57,644 Yeah. 723 00:37:57,677 --> 00:38:01,548 It's where people wear headphones and dance. 724 00:38:01,581 --> 00:38:03,383 Yeah. 725 00:38:03,416 --> 00:38:05,552 We could buy glowing headphones 726 00:38:05,585 --> 00:38:07,520 and we could decorate them for Christmas! 727 00:38:07,554 --> 00:38:08,521 With antler ears and... 728 00:38:08,555 --> 00:38:10,423 - Elf ears. - Yes! 729 00:38:10,457 --> 00:38:14,694 Oh, this is practical and festive. I love it. 730 00:38:14,728 --> 00:38:16,405 We could just, you know, get our own headphones 731 00:38:16,429 --> 00:38:18,531 and make one for each PTA member 732 00:38:18,565 --> 00:38:21,067 and decorate it and give them proof of concept. 733 00:38:21,101 --> 00:38:22,402 Hey, we could use my classroom. 734 00:38:22,435 --> 00:38:23,837 Do like a Santa's workshop. 735 00:38:23,870 --> 00:38:25,538 That sounds fun. 736 00:38:25,572 --> 00:38:26,873 Yeah, I could bring art supplies. 737 00:38:26,906 --> 00:38:27,907 I'll bring the pizza. 738 00:38:39,719 --> 00:38:43,456 This is the Hudson J class 4-8-4 steam locomotive. 739 00:38:43,490 --> 00:38:45,692 The 4-8-4 means that it has four lead wheels, 740 00:38:45,725 --> 00:38:47,536 eight driving wheels, and four trailing wheels. 741 00:38:47,560 --> 00:38:49,462 It has an extra large boiler 742 00:38:49,496 --> 00:38:50,764 and a huge fire box. 743 00:38:50,797 --> 00:38:52,499 It weighs almost half a million pounds 744 00:38:52,532 --> 00:38:54,134 and it can pull up to 18 cars. 745 00:38:54,167 --> 00:38:57,470 Right now we have four, but it can pull almost the entire... 746 00:39:00,607 --> 00:39:03,043 I'm talking too much. 747 00:39:03,076 --> 00:39:04,844 Maybe. 748 00:39:04,878 --> 00:39:07,447 Sorry. 749 00:39:07,480 --> 00:39:10,483 I talk a lot when I'm excited about something 750 00:39:10,517 --> 00:39:13,119 and I'm really excited about trains. 751 00:39:13,153 --> 00:39:15,555 I noticed. 752 00:39:16,756 --> 00:39:18,725 You said you were happy to listen? 753 00:39:18,758 --> 00:39:21,127 I am. 754 00:39:21,828 --> 00:39:23,997 Maybe we can take a five minute break? 755 00:39:24,030 --> 00:39:26,700 - Yes please. - Okay. 756 00:39:33,173 --> 00:39:34,941 You built that yourself? 757 00:39:34,974 --> 00:39:37,477 Yes. With my dad. 758 00:39:37,510 --> 00:39:41,147 Will you build one for the dance? 759 00:39:41,181 --> 00:39:42,615 Yes. 760 00:39:48,488 --> 00:39:50,523 Why don't you like to talk sometimes? 761 00:39:55,528 --> 00:39:58,498 Is it because you get scared? 762 00:39:58,531 --> 00:40:00,533 Sometimes. 763 00:40:02,769 --> 00:40:05,105 Sometimes I just don't wanna talk. 764 00:40:05,138 --> 00:40:06,573 That's okay. 765 00:40:06,606 --> 00:40:08,708 And it's okay to get scared. 766 00:40:08,742 --> 00:40:11,945 I get scared sometimes, too. 767 00:40:11,978 --> 00:40:13,713 What makes you scared? 768 00:40:19,753 --> 00:40:21,554 Do you wanna talk about it? 769 00:40:24,224 --> 00:40:25,658 Now look who's not talking. 770 00:40:48,181 --> 00:40:50,216 Oh, there is your lunch kit. 771 00:40:50,250 --> 00:40:51,818 I forgot to make your lunch last night. 772 00:40:51,851 --> 00:40:53,753 Oh, I got up early and packed it already. 773 00:40:53,787 --> 00:40:55,989 You did? Good for you. 774 00:41:00,093 --> 00:41:01,861 - Mom. - Yeah? 775 00:41:01,895 --> 00:41:04,931 Do you ever worry you're making the wrong choices 776 00:41:04,964 --> 00:41:07,734 because you're scared what other people might say? 777 00:41:09,302 --> 00:41:12,172 Yeah. I mean, I think we all do. 778 00:41:13,306 --> 00:41:14,708 Then what do you do? 779 00:41:14,741 --> 00:41:17,077 I try to remember 780 00:41:17,110 --> 00:41:19,746 that it doesn't matter what other people say. 781 00:41:19,779 --> 00:41:23,783 And then I try to do what I think is right. 782 00:41:23,817 --> 00:41:26,686 To follow my own instincts. 783 00:41:26,720 --> 00:41:29,055 Like you should follow your own instincts. 784 00:41:29,089 --> 00:41:30,857 You trust my instincts? 785 00:41:34,928 --> 00:41:37,764 100%. 786 00:41:43,770 --> 00:41:46,172 "As Freezing persons, recollect the Snow 787 00:41:46,206 --> 00:41:50,577 First Chill then Stupor And then the letting go." 788 00:41:50,610 --> 00:41:53,680 Ladies and gentlemen, Emily Dickinson. 789 00:41:55,048 --> 00:41:57,350 Oh, and just a reminder, your term papers are due 790 00:41:57,384 --> 00:41:59,819 by the end of the week, no extensions. 791 00:41:59,853 --> 00:42:02,622 Get them in on time or you get lumps of coal 792 00:42:02,655 --> 00:42:03,923 and an F. 793 00:42:03,957 --> 00:42:05,792 Watch it there. 794 00:42:09,396 --> 00:42:11,131 I liked that poem a lot. 795 00:42:11,164 --> 00:42:13,333 Right? Great words can have all the power 796 00:42:13,366 --> 00:42:15,969 in the world when said at the right time. 797 00:42:16,002 --> 00:42:17,837 Remember when you said you would help 798 00:42:17,871 --> 00:42:19,706 with my college applications? 799 00:42:19,739 --> 00:42:21,808 Yeah, absolutely. 800 00:42:21,841 --> 00:42:25,078 Would you write my recommendation letter? 801 00:42:25,111 --> 00:42:26,312 Of course. 802 00:42:26,346 --> 00:42:27,356 Did you decide on a school already? 803 00:42:27,380 --> 00:42:29,049 Hollinger. 804 00:42:29,082 --> 00:42:31,017 Wow, nice. 805 00:42:31,051 --> 00:42:32,795 What does your mom think about you going there? 806 00:42:32,819 --> 00:42:35,388 She told me to trust my instincts. 807 00:42:35,422 --> 00:42:37,657 Well then, alright. 808 00:42:37,691 --> 00:42:40,326 I'll get you that recommendation by today. 809 00:42:40,360 --> 00:42:43,196 - Thanks. - Yeah. Bye, Jenny. 810 00:42:44,064 --> 00:42:46,666 Okay. The good news first or the bad? 811 00:42:46,700 --> 00:42:47,867 Good. 812 00:42:47,901 --> 00:42:50,103 I managed to score us a foosball table 813 00:42:50,136 --> 00:42:51,981 from that party rental place thanks to Will's parents 814 00:42:52,005 --> 00:42:53,873 helping us raise more money. 815 00:42:53,907 --> 00:42:55,251 I also picked up a bunch of decorations 816 00:42:55,275 --> 00:42:56,376 and some supplies. 817 00:42:56,409 --> 00:42:59,279 - Amazing. - What's the bad news? 818 00:42:59,312 --> 00:43:00,847 We don't have a venue. 819 00:43:00,880 --> 00:43:02,682 What about the community center? 820 00:43:02,716 --> 00:43:04,017 It's booked up. 821 00:43:04,050 --> 00:43:05,852 What about the Possible Center? 822 00:43:05,885 --> 00:43:09,022 No, that would ruin the surprise for my mom. 823 00:43:10,023 --> 00:43:12,859 Oh no. Now what? 824 00:43:14,361 --> 00:43:18,198 Um. I have an idea. 825 00:43:18,231 --> 00:43:21,001 I can show you if you want. 826 00:43:21,034 --> 00:43:22,068 Yes. 827 00:43:25,772 --> 00:43:27,874 Okay, here you go. 828 00:43:37,150 --> 00:43:39,686 Here it is. 829 00:43:39,719 --> 00:43:41,254 We can use this? 830 00:43:41,287 --> 00:43:43,023 My parents said yes! 831 00:43:43,056 --> 00:43:45,025 As long as we decorate it ourselves. 832 00:43:45,058 --> 00:43:46,793 And clean up. 833 00:43:46,826 --> 00:43:49,996 I'm a great organizer, so that shouldn't be too hard. 834 00:43:52,999 --> 00:43:55,368 Okay, maybe it's a little hard. 835 00:43:55,402 --> 00:43:57,437 Yeah. 836 00:43:57,470 --> 00:43:59,339 We'll need Bella and Caitlin to help. 837 00:44:02,175 --> 00:44:03,209 Tomorrow? 838 00:44:04,377 --> 00:44:05,912 Tomorrow. 839 00:44:09,082 --> 00:44:11,284 You know you can talk to me, right? 840 00:44:11,317 --> 00:44:13,787 I know. I do. 841 00:44:13,820 --> 00:44:16,156 I mean when you get scared, too. 842 00:44:16,189 --> 00:44:18,792 You can talk to me. 843 00:44:18,825 --> 00:44:19,893 Thank you. 844 00:44:23,530 --> 00:44:26,132 You don't deserve to be scared. 845 00:44:27,233 --> 00:44:28,401 What if I still am? 846 00:44:32,439 --> 00:44:34,040 That's when you talk to me. 847 00:44:38,278 --> 00:44:40,980 - Ooh, look at you. - You're a natural. 848 00:44:41,014 --> 00:44:44,017 - Thank you. - My grandfather was an elf. 849 00:44:44,050 --> 00:44:45,828 There's still some pizza left if you're hungry. 850 00:44:45,852 --> 00:44:48,121 - Yeah. - Alright. 851 00:44:50,256 --> 00:44:54,761 So, this is where the magic happens. 852 00:44:54,794 --> 00:44:57,364 Where you inspire the young readers 853 00:44:57,397 --> 00:44:59,032 and writers of the future. 854 00:44:59,065 --> 00:45:02,168 I love it. Love it. 855 00:45:02,202 --> 00:45:04,104 Honestly, seeing their eyes just come alive 856 00:45:04,137 --> 00:45:06,006 when they hear great writing. I mean, 857 00:45:06,039 --> 00:45:10,510 if I can inspire one student, just one, it's a great day. 858 00:45:10,543 --> 00:45:13,313 You inspire Jenny every day. 859 00:45:13,346 --> 00:45:16,950 She loves literature. 860 00:45:16,983 --> 00:45:18,794 I mean, I'm so happy your daughter's pursuing it. 861 00:45:18,818 --> 00:45:21,087 - She's very talented. - She is. 862 00:45:22,889 --> 00:45:24,424 What about you? 863 00:45:26,860 --> 00:45:28,194 What about me? 864 00:45:28,228 --> 00:45:29,863 Well, you've got all these books 865 00:45:29,896 --> 00:45:34,100 on so many poets but what about your own book? 866 00:45:36,236 --> 00:45:40,373 The unflappable Daniel Hartman's been flapped. 867 00:45:40,407 --> 00:45:41,408 Maybe a little bit. 868 00:45:43,510 --> 00:45:46,279 Do you share your poems? 869 00:45:48,181 --> 00:45:50,283 I used to love slam poetry. 870 00:45:50,316 --> 00:45:54,287 You know, public performance of my work. 871 00:45:54,320 --> 00:45:57,057 And I share famous poems with my students in class, 872 00:45:57,090 --> 00:45:58,391 and I love it, I love it. 873 00:45:58,425 --> 00:46:00,026 But I always wondered 874 00:46:00,060 --> 00:46:02,562 if one day somebody would be reading my work 875 00:46:02,595 --> 00:46:04,931 to their students in class. 876 00:46:04,964 --> 00:46:06,066 - Hmm. - Yeah? 877 00:46:06,099 --> 00:46:07,434 Yeah. 878 00:46:07,467 --> 00:46:09,512 - And then, you know. - Life goes in other directions, 879 00:46:09,536 --> 00:46:11,037 has other plans. Right? 880 00:46:14,607 --> 00:46:16,276 Well, we are on the home stretch. 881 00:46:16,309 --> 00:46:18,912 We've got like, I don't know, two more glue gun burns 882 00:46:18,945 --> 00:46:21,481 before we have to... Ow, again. 883 00:46:21,514 --> 00:46:25,552 Three. We have to present to the PTA in like an hour. 884 00:46:27,387 --> 00:46:30,523 And this way, not only is it a festive addition to the dance, 885 00:46:30,557 --> 00:46:32,525 each student can listen to the music 886 00:46:32,559 --> 00:46:35,195 at a volume of their choosing. 887 00:46:35,228 --> 00:46:40,066 All the same fun but with an inclusive, positive twist. 888 00:46:41,434 --> 00:46:44,904 - Guys. Come on. - This is a fresh take. 889 00:46:44,938 --> 00:46:46,906 I swear, the kids are gonna love it. Okay? 890 00:46:46,940 --> 00:46:50,210 - Oh, it's a great idea. - It's just different. 891 00:46:50,243 --> 00:46:51,444 Not bad, just... 892 00:46:51,478 --> 00:46:54,881 - I know, I know that it is. - It is different. 893 00:46:54,914 --> 00:46:57,117 But that's what makes it wonderful. 894 00:46:57,150 --> 00:47:00,887 You know, let's try something different. 895 00:47:00,920 --> 00:47:02,956 Traditions evolve. 896 00:47:02,989 --> 00:47:06,092 This school prides itself on inclusion. 897 00:47:06,126 --> 00:47:10,096 We always have. It's why Jenny loves it here. 898 00:47:15,402 --> 00:47:17,404 You're right. 899 00:47:17,437 --> 00:47:19,205 I'm on board. 900 00:47:19,239 --> 00:47:21,107 But you would need to lead the charge. 901 00:47:21,141 --> 00:47:22,409 Be my second in command. 902 00:47:22,442 --> 00:47:23,643 Absolutely. 903 00:47:23,677 --> 00:47:25,445 All in favour of making Melanie 904 00:47:25,478 --> 00:47:26,646 chairwoman of the dance? 905 00:47:29,549 --> 00:47:31,418 Thank you all so much. 906 00:47:43,029 --> 00:47:44,698 Goodnight, hon. 907 00:47:44,731 --> 00:47:47,400 Did you want anything before bed? 908 00:47:47,434 --> 00:47:48,601 No. 909 00:47:48,635 --> 00:47:51,271 Okay. 910 00:47:51,304 --> 00:47:53,406 What's that? 911 00:47:53,440 --> 00:47:57,077 Oh! Uh, it's just a little bedtime reading. 912 00:47:59,446 --> 00:48:01,181 Mom. 913 00:48:01,214 --> 00:48:02,549 Yeah? 914 00:48:02,582 --> 00:48:04,150 You seem happy. 915 00:48:05,719 --> 00:48:08,121 I feel happy. 916 00:48:09,189 --> 00:48:11,024 Then I feel happy, too. 917 00:48:11,057 --> 00:48:14,994 Good. Goodnight, sweetheart. 918 00:48:15,028 --> 00:48:16,329 Goodnight. 919 00:48:24,137 --> 00:48:26,006 I'm excited for tomorrow. 920 00:48:26,039 --> 00:48:28,608 Me too. 921 00:48:49,362 --> 00:48:51,364 So I'm thinking that the hot chocolate cart 922 00:48:51,398 --> 00:48:53,342 can go right over there. Ooh, and the party favour table 923 00:48:53,366 --> 00:48:55,568 will be at the main entrance with the fidget spinners 924 00:48:55,602 --> 00:48:57,504 and the headphones. 925 00:48:57,537 --> 00:49:01,374 And the main directory will have a map to the sensory room. 926 00:49:01,408 --> 00:49:03,610 Oh, and the games we're gonna put in the corner, 927 00:49:03,643 --> 00:49:05,378 just to keep it a little bit more secluded. 928 00:49:05,412 --> 00:49:08,581 Okay. Check and check. 929 00:49:08,615 --> 00:49:11,718 Oh, but sadly the rental company is out of the foosball table. 930 00:49:11,751 --> 00:49:14,220 - What? - Yep. Already rented. 931 00:49:14,254 --> 00:49:16,556 Check it out! I snagged the last cornhole set 932 00:49:16,589 --> 00:49:17,524 at the rental place. 933 00:49:17,557 --> 00:49:18,558 Perfect. 934 00:49:18,591 --> 00:49:21,294 And I've got this! 935 00:49:21,327 --> 00:49:25,298 Let the jingle bells swing! 936 00:49:25,331 --> 00:49:27,400 No. 937 00:49:27,434 --> 00:49:29,569 You okay? 938 00:49:29,602 --> 00:49:31,071 How are the evites coming? 939 00:49:31,104 --> 00:49:33,139 I'm almost finished making the list. 940 00:49:33,173 --> 00:49:34,483 Everyone we want to invite is here. 941 00:49:34,507 --> 00:49:35,785 Great. And I'll send them out later tonight. 942 00:49:35,809 --> 00:49:37,143 Alright. 943 00:49:37,177 --> 00:49:38,812 We're gonna need more activities. 944 00:49:38,845 --> 00:49:40,146 And we're gonna need more games. 945 00:49:40,180 --> 00:49:41,357 And in order for this to work, 946 00:49:41,381 --> 00:49:42,625 we're probably going to need more food. 947 00:49:42,649 --> 00:49:44,117 And decorations. 948 00:49:44,150 --> 00:49:46,119 The dance is two days away, 949 00:49:46,152 --> 00:49:48,054 I don't know that we're gonna pull this off. 950 00:49:48,088 --> 00:49:50,657 Hey. We'll get there, okay? 951 00:49:50,690 --> 00:49:52,759 And you're doing a great job. 952 00:49:52,792 --> 00:49:55,195 But right now, we should take a break. 953 00:49:56,096 --> 00:49:57,664 - We should. - Definitely. 954 00:49:57,697 --> 00:49:59,399 Let's get some fresh air. 955 00:49:59,432 --> 00:50:02,202 C'mon. It'll all still be here, I promise. 956 00:50:04,337 --> 00:50:06,840 - Thanks for dinner. - You're welcome. 957 00:50:06,873 --> 00:50:09,809 This is all so beautiful here. 958 00:50:12,212 --> 00:50:14,180 "She walks in beauty, like the night 959 00:50:14,214 --> 00:50:16,449 Of cloudless climes and starry skies 960 00:50:16,483 --> 00:50:18,752 And all that's best of dark and bright 961 00:50:18,785 --> 00:50:21,221 Meet in her aspect and her eyes." 962 00:50:23,656 --> 00:50:25,525 That was lovely. 963 00:50:25,558 --> 00:50:28,395 - That was Lord Byron. - He was a charmer. 964 00:50:31,364 --> 00:50:34,634 I read your poems, you should know. 965 00:50:34,668 --> 00:50:37,337 What? How? 966 00:50:37,370 --> 00:50:38,738 I bought your book. 967 00:50:40,674 --> 00:50:42,242 You are really talented. 968 00:50:42,275 --> 00:50:44,344 - Come on. - No I'm serious. 969 00:50:44,377 --> 00:50:46,880 They were heartfelt 970 00:50:46,913 --> 00:50:49,616 and honest. 971 00:50:49,649 --> 00:50:51,851 And raw. 972 00:50:52,585 --> 00:50:54,721 You should share them with the world. 973 00:50:54,754 --> 00:50:56,222 Or at least, you know, 974 00:50:56,256 --> 00:51:00,326 have someone do a reading of them. 975 00:51:00,360 --> 00:51:01,761 That'd be amazing. 976 00:51:05,699 --> 00:51:06,833 Maybe one day. 977 00:51:06,866 --> 00:51:10,337 If I can find the right reader. 978 00:51:10,370 --> 00:51:13,239 What about your dream of Paris? 979 00:51:13,273 --> 00:51:15,742 Is that still somewhere in your head? 980 00:51:15,775 --> 00:51:16,710 Sure. 981 00:51:16,743 --> 00:51:18,411 Taking a sabbatical? 982 00:51:18,445 --> 00:51:21,381 Moving to Paris to write? 983 00:51:21,414 --> 00:51:24,284 It's a wonderful dream. 984 00:51:24,317 --> 00:51:26,686 It's just a dream. 985 00:51:28,388 --> 00:51:31,891 - I love Paris. - And it is a good dream. 986 00:51:33,960 --> 00:51:35,495 I would love to go there. 987 00:51:36,796 --> 00:51:41,568 - Yeah that would be... - that would be fantastic. 988 00:51:41,601 --> 00:51:43,803 I imagine. 989 00:51:44,904 --> 00:51:46,806 You should go. 990 00:51:46,840 --> 00:51:48,174 You should apply for a sabbatical 991 00:51:48,208 --> 00:51:50,610 and just see what happens. 992 00:51:50,643 --> 00:51:53,246 You have been inspiring your students, 993 00:51:53,279 --> 00:51:54,881 you have been inspiring Jenny 994 00:51:54,914 --> 00:51:56,549 since she first sat in your class. 995 00:51:56,583 --> 00:52:00,420 You inspired me to plan a dance for her. 996 00:52:00,453 --> 00:52:04,357 It's time that you were inspired 997 00:52:04,391 --> 00:52:07,427 to live out your dream. 998 00:52:20,006 --> 00:52:22,442 Where did the others go? 999 00:52:23,643 --> 00:52:26,780 They went home to send the evites. 1000 00:52:26,813 --> 00:52:28,748 Or to leave us alone. 1001 00:52:30,750 --> 00:52:33,319 Will. 1002 00:52:33,353 --> 00:52:36,990 There's something I've been scared about lately. 1003 00:52:37,023 --> 00:52:38,825 Can I talk to you about it? 1004 00:52:38,858 --> 00:52:40,894 Yes. Please. 1005 00:52:45,265 --> 00:52:46,933 Um... 1006 00:52:47,767 --> 00:52:49,869 It's about the dance. 1007 00:52:49,903 --> 00:52:52,472 Last year it was bad. 1008 00:52:52,505 --> 00:52:56,443 It started snowing and I don't like falling snow. 1009 00:52:58,611 --> 00:53:02,382 When I was younger, we got into a car accident 1010 00:53:02,415 --> 00:53:05,685 and I wandered off and got lost in the snow. 1011 00:53:07,520 --> 00:53:09,656 And that made me scared. 1012 00:53:12,592 --> 00:53:14,694 I do not like to be scared. 1013 00:53:15,829 --> 00:53:17,464 That's when I don't talk. 1014 00:53:19,833 --> 00:53:21,601 Then what do you do? 1015 00:53:26,373 --> 00:53:27,674 Nothing. 1016 00:53:30,076 --> 00:53:32,579 When I feel like talking again, I talk. 1017 00:53:33,747 --> 00:53:35,415 I get to decide. 1018 00:53:35,448 --> 00:53:39,519 And that makes the scary things not so scary. 1019 00:53:46,593 --> 00:53:48,695 Currently 31 degrees 1020 00:53:48,728 --> 00:53:51,331 and snow falling in 20 minutes. 1021 00:53:51,364 --> 00:53:53,400 I have to go home. 1022 00:53:53,433 --> 00:53:54,710 If you are scared, we can keep talking. 1023 00:53:54,734 --> 00:53:57,504 - I can't. I can't talk. - I have to go home. 1024 00:54:00,106 --> 00:54:01,708 No. Stop! 1025 00:54:03,476 --> 00:54:06,446 Jenny. I can help! 1026 00:54:06,479 --> 00:54:08,715 - I don't want your help. - I have to go home! 1027 00:54:11,017 --> 00:54:12,686 And how do you feel? 1028 00:54:12,719 --> 00:54:14,430 I know you've taken on a lot, leading the charge 1029 00:54:14,454 --> 00:54:15,822 with this all lately. 1030 00:54:15,855 --> 00:54:17,924 I've come to realize that this isn't so much 1031 00:54:17,957 --> 00:54:20,427 about a dance. 1032 00:54:20,460 --> 00:54:22,829 This is more about my little girl. 1033 00:54:22,862 --> 00:54:24,698 She's growing up. 1034 00:54:24,731 --> 00:54:28,001 And I want these memories for her to be joyful, 1035 00:54:28,034 --> 00:54:29,769 you know, not fearful. 1036 00:54:31,738 --> 00:54:34,040 And then I can't help but have this gnawing apprehension 1037 00:54:34,074 --> 00:54:35,975 that I'm not doing enough. 1038 00:54:36,009 --> 00:54:38,445 Are you kidding me? 1039 00:54:38,478 --> 00:54:40,580 I don't think I've ever seen a mother do more. 1040 00:54:40,613 --> 00:54:42,449 All while juggling the Possible Center 1041 00:54:42,482 --> 00:54:44,884 and your own social life. It's... 1042 00:54:44,918 --> 00:54:46,052 My social life. 1043 00:54:46,086 --> 00:54:48,688 You mean my failing social life. 1044 00:54:48,722 --> 00:54:50,557 But that's a whole other story. 1045 00:54:50,590 --> 00:54:54,361 I don't think it's failing. 1046 00:54:54,394 --> 00:54:56,496 I quite like your social life at the moment. 1047 00:54:59,899 --> 00:55:02,702 I do, too. 1048 00:55:02,736 --> 00:55:04,871 I guess this time of the year isn't so... 1049 00:55:04,904 --> 00:55:06,072 Blue? 1050 00:55:10,510 --> 00:55:12,112 I'm sorry. Sheesh. 1051 00:55:15,482 --> 00:55:16,783 Is everything okay? 1052 00:55:20,186 --> 00:55:21,588 Uh... 1053 00:55:25,658 --> 00:55:28,728 I'm sorry. I have to go. 1054 00:55:31,531 --> 00:55:33,933 Jenny? Jenny! 1055 00:55:40,940 --> 00:55:42,575 Hey, sweetheart. 1056 00:55:45,211 --> 00:55:47,847 - You okay? - Hmm. 1057 00:55:47,881 --> 00:55:49,849 I came as soon as it started falling. 1058 00:55:52,085 --> 00:55:54,487 Where were you? 1059 00:55:54,521 --> 00:55:56,923 I'm sorry that I wasn't here. 1060 00:56:04,230 --> 00:56:08,201 I came back as soon as it started. 1061 00:56:08,234 --> 00:56:09,669 Where were you? 1062 00:56:12,972 --> 00:56:14,140 With friends. 1063 00:56:16,609 --> 00:56:19,012 Okay. 1064 00:56:19,045 --> 00:56:20,613 Well, I'm here now. 1065 00:56:23,983 --> 00:56:26,686 Do you want to, I don't know, beat me at a boardgame? 1066 00:56:26,720 --> 00:56:29,656 I want to go to bed. 1067 00:56:30,824 --> 00:56:32,692 Okay. 1068 00:56:35,161 --> 00:56:36,796 Goodnight, sweetheart. 1069 00:56:46,206 --> 00:56:48,708 - It was that bad, huh? - Not what we expected to happen 1070 00:56:48,742 --> 00:56:51,878 when we ever so subtly ditched you. 1071 00:56:51,911 --> 00:56:55,615 I ran off and left him and now he is avoiding me. 1072 00:56:55,648 --> 00:56:59,686 No, no. I'm sure he's not that mad. 1073 00:56:59,719 --> 00:57:01,588 I guess there go your chances of him 1074 00:57:01,621 --> 00:57:03,089 being your date for the dance. 1075 00:57:03,123 --> 00:57:04,791 Caitlin! 1076 00:57:06,092 --> 00:57:08,695 I probably ruined it with Daniel. 1077 00:57:08,728 --> 00:57:11,064 I just ran out with barely even saying goodbye. 1078 00:57:11,097 --> 00:57:14,167 - Hmm. Probably. - Assumptions again. 1079 00:57:14,200 --> 00:57:16,202 Seems like you're having trouble communicating 1080 00:57:16,236 --> 00:57:17,837 with multiple people. 1081 00:57:19,039 --> 00:57:20,640 I guess. 1082 00:57:20,674 --> 00:57:23,576 - So talk to Jenny. - Talk to Daniel. 1083 00:57:23,610 --> 00:57:27,580 - Uh, we need to talk. - Hey, Vicky. 1084 00:57:27,614 --> 00:57:29,115 This guy's like Beetlejuice. 1085 00:57:29,149 --> 00:57:31,151 Say his name three times and he appears. 1086 00:57:31,184 --> 00:57:32,952 Hi, Daniel. 1087 00:57:37,757 --> 00:57:39,959 - About last night. - I am so sorry. 1088 00:57:39,993 --> 00:57:44,097 What? No. No, that's no problem, at all. 1089 00:57:44,130 --> 00:57:47,133 Honestly I understand. It's about the dance. 1090 00:57:47,167 --> 00:57:49,803 Oh, just not here. 1091 00:57:49,836 --> 00:57:51,314 Is there somewhere we can go to talk? 1092 00:57:51,338 --> 00:57:55,875 Yeah. Hey, Jenny... 1093 00:57:56,976 --> 00:58:00,246 Hey, is everything alright? I... 1094 00:58:06,186 --> 00:58:09,189 I really hate to do this to you two days in a row, 1095 00:58:09,222 --> 00:58:11,691 but I have to go talk to my daughter. 1096 00:58:11,725 --> 00:58:13,827 Yes. You two have a lot to sort out. 1097 00:58:19,332 --> 00:58:21,001 Everything okay in here? 1098 00:58:23,336 --> 00:58:24,904 You wanna talk about it? 1099 00:58:27,707 --> 00:58:30,844 What if there was something... 1100 00:58:30,877 --> 00:58:34,314 that you really cared about... 1101 00:58:34,347 --> 00:58:36,216 But then you ruined it? 1102 00:58:37,250 --> 00:58:40,820 Oh, honey. I highly doubt that you've ruined anything. 1103 00:58:40,854 --> 00:58:43,023 You know, sometimes things happen 1104 00:58:43,056 --> 00:58:45,658 and we make assumptions about them. 1105 00:58:45,692 --> 00:58:47,093 And then we realize later 1106 00:58:47,127 --> 00:58:49,863 that our assumptions were way off. 1107 00:58:52,198 --> 00:58:53,933 Do you think it's possible that maybe 1108 00:58:53,967 --> 00:58:57,203 what you think you've ruined you haven't? 1109 00:58:57,237 --> 00:58:59,973 I guess maybe not. 1110 00:59:00,674 --> 00:59:04,744 The only way to know for sure is to ask the tough questions. 1111 00:59:04,778 --> 00:59:06,813 And not be afraid of the answers. 1112 00:59:06,846 --> 00:59:11,017 And know that you are a very good person, Jenny. 1113 00:59:11,051 --> 00:59:13,853 With the best of intentions. 1114 00:59:14,688 --> 00:59:17,257 And the rest will just fall into place. 1115 00:59:19,125 --> 00:59:22,629 I should probably take my own advice. 1116 00:59:22,662 --> 00:59:25,832 So, everything will be okay? 1117 00:59:25,865 --> 00:59:28,968 I can't promise you that everything will be okay, 1118 00:59:29,002 --> 00:59:32,706 but I can promise you that if things aren't, 1119 00:59:32,739 --> 00:59:34,908 I will always be here. 1120 00:59:36,343 --> 00:59:38,945 And I love you so much. 1121 00:59:38,978 --> 00:59:40,347 Thanks, mom. 1122 00:59:41,781 --> 00:59:43,016 Do you feel better? 1123 00:59:43,049 --> 00:59:45,218 Not all the way better. 1124 00:59:45,251 --> 00:59:47,153 But better. 1125 00:59:47,187 --> 00:59:48,988 Come here. 1126 00:59:59,165 --> 01:00:02,002 - I love you. - Love you. 1127 01:00:09,909 --> 01:00:11,177 Looking for Daniel? 1128 01:00:11,211 --> 01:00:13,279 - No. - Hmm. 1129 01:00:13,313 --> 01:00:15,015 Maybe. 1130 01:00:15,048 --> 01:00:17,684 - He just left. - You could still catch him. 1131 01:00:23,289 --> 01:00:25,825 Oh, uh. Wait! 1132 01:00:25,859 --> 01:00:29,696 I just wanted to say thank you 1133 01:00:29,729 --> 01:00:32,365 for helping me with everything. 1134 01:00:32,399 --> 01:00:33,800 It was my pleasure. 1135 01:00:33,833 --> 01:00:36,903 Would you like to have dinner? 1136 01:00:36,936 --> 01:00:38,180 Are you asking me out on a date? 1137 01:00:38,204 --> 01:00:40,073 Ah... 1138 01:00:40,106 --> 01:00:42,342 You don't have to if you don't want to. 1139 01:00:42,375 --> 01:00:43,009 I'd love to. 1140 01:00:43,043 --> 01:00:46,913 Okay. Great. Six tonight? 1141 01:00:46,946 --> 01:00:49,916 I'll send you the details. 1142 01:00:49,949 --> 01:00:51,193 But I have to get everything ready. 1143 01:00:51,217 --> 01:00:52,686 Everything? 1144 01:00:56,956 --> 01:01:00,060 Will, are you here? 1145 01:01:08,335 --> 01:01:09,736 Surprise! 1146 01:01:11,971 --> 01:01:15,942 Wow. This is so cool. 1147 01:01:15,975 --> 01:01:20,213 Thanks. I've been working on it all day. 1148 01:01:20,246 --> 01:01:22,482 I thought you were mad at me. 1149 01:01:22,515 --> 01:01:24,451 Mad? Why? 1150 01:01:24,484 --> 01:01:26,519 Because I got upset yesterday. 1151 01:01:26,553 --> 01:01:30,190 No. You were scared. 1152 01:01:30,223 --> 01:01:32,959 I'm sorry I couldn't help you be not scared. 1153 01:01:32,992 --> 01:01:35,161 But I wouldn't be mad at you for that. 1154 01:01:37,130 --> 01:01:40,033 Will. Do you like me? 1155 01:01:40,066 --> 01:01:42,002 Yes. I like you. 1156 01:01:44,237 --> 01:01:47,107 Do you like me enough to be my date to the dance? 1157 01:01:52,045 --> 01:01:56,016 Is that a no, or are you just not talking again? 1158 01:02:15,402 --> 01:02:17,137 Yes. 1159 01:02:21,307 --> 01:02:22,409 Entrez. 1160 01:02:25,845 --> 01:02:27,213 Wow. 1161 01:02:28,448 --> 01:02:30,016 Wow, this is... 1162 01:02:30,050 --> 01:02:31,460 - A surprise. - A wonderful surprise. 1163 01:02:31,484 --> 01:02:34,487 My friend Marin owns it. 1164 01:02:34,521 --> 01:02:36,556 Her daughter used to come to the Possible Center. 1165 01:02:36,589 --> 01:02:39,426 And I asked her if I could turn it into Paris for the night. 1166 01:02:41,194 --> 01:02:42,562 Well, it's perfect. 1167 01:02:42,595 --> 01:02:44,097 To complete the look. 1168 01:02:44,130 --> 01:02:46,132 Of course. 1169 01:02:48,535 --> 01:02:51,171 C'est magnifique. 1170 01:02:51,204 --> 01:02:52,605 - How does it look? - Perfect. 1171 01:02:52,639 --> 01:02:54,040 - Yeah? - Yes. 1172 01:02:54,074 --> 01:02:55,475 I love the beret, by the way. 1173 01:02:55,508 --> 01:03:00,547 Thank you. Um, to Paris. 1174 01:03:01,348 --> 01:03:03,383 To you. 1175 01:03:07,587 --> 01:03:09,089 I got you something. 1176 01:03:12,592 --> 01:03:14,127 Okay? 1177 01:03:14,160 --> 01:03:16,363 I bought it to inspire you. 1178 01:03:16,396 --> 01:03:19,099 Because you've inspired so many people. 1179 01:03:21,267 --> 01:03:23,203 Wow. 1180 01:03:27,040 --> 01:03:30,877 Melanie, this is... Thank you. 1181 01:03:32,112 --> 01:03:34,514 I mean, we have our own Parisian cafe. 1182 01:03:34,547 --> 01:03:37,550 You know, actually, I've been thinking a lot 1183 01:03:37,584 --> 01:03:40,053 about what you said. 1184 01:03:40,086 --> 01:03:41,621 About taking a sabbatical. 1185 01:03:41,654 --> 01:03:43,556 You're gonna go? 1186 01:03:43,590 --> 01:03:46,092 I mean, it wouldn't be until the next school year. 1187 01:03:46,126 --> 01:03:49,329 And it's not for sure. But... 1188 01:03:49,362 --> 01:03:51,398 there's a writers in residency program 1189 01:03:51,431 --> 01:03:54,567 at the Shakespeare and Company in Paris. 1190 01:03:54,601 --> 01:03:56,903 You should do it. 1191 01:03:56,936 --> 01:03:58,304 I haven't decided yet. 1192 01:03:58,338 --> 01:04:00,640 Why wouldn't you go? 1193 01:04:00,674 --> 01:04:03,376 Well, I mean... 1194 01:04:03,410 --> 01:04:05,311 Because for the first time in a long time 1195 01:04:05,345 --> 01:04:09,416 it feels like here is where I should really be. 1196 01:04:16,122 --> 01:04:18,591 Well, Ms. Austin. 1197 01:04:18,625 --> 01:04:20,360 Mr. Hartman. 1198 01:04:22,962 --> 01:04:25,398 I had an excellent time. 1199 01:04:25,432 --> 01:04:27,434 So did I. 1200 01:04:27,467 --> 01:04:31,137 And Paris was better than I could ever have imagined. 1201 01:04:31,171 --> 01:04:34,207 Well, I'm no literary giant. 1202 01:04:34,240 --> 01:04:36,176 No, you're something better. 1203 01:04:38,745 --> 01:04:41,281 Look, I know we're both grown adults but I was wondering 1204 01:04:41,314 --> 01:04:43,216 if maybe you would do me the honour 1205 01:04:43,249 --> 01:04:46,319 of being my date to the dance? 1206 01:04:46,353 --> 01:04:48,288 Yes. 1207 01:04:50,190 --> 01:04:52,292 Mom? 1208 01:04:53,693 --> 01:04:55,195 Hi. 1209 01:04:55,228 --> 01:04:58,298 - You and Mr. Hartman? - You and Will? 1210 01:04:58,331 --> 01:05:00,266 Why didn't you tell me? 1211 01:05:00,300 --> 01:05:02,435 Uh... 1212 01:05:02,469 --> 01:05:06,139 there wasn't anything to tell you until a second ago. 1213 01:05:06,172 --> 01:05:07,741 Are you mad? 1214 01:05:07,774 --> 01:05:10,744 No. Not if you are happy. 1215 01:05:10,777 --> 01:05:13,513 I am. And you too. 1216 01:05:13,546 --> 01:05:17,117 Mr. Hartman, I should hear back from Hollinger any day now. 1217 01:05:17,150 --> 01:05:19,352 - That's amazing! - I'm proud of you. 1218 01:05:19,386 --> 01:05:24,257 Wait, what? You applied to Hollinger? And you knew? 1219 01:05:24,290 --> 01:05:26,192 And you didn't? 1220 01:05:26,226 --> 01:05:28,528 He wrote my recommendation letter. 1221 01:05:28,561 --> 01:05:31,398 There's some miscommunication here. I'm sorry. 1222 01:05:31,431 --> 01:05:33,166 I mean, you guys figured out 1223 01:05:33,199 --> 01:05:34,310 how to plan two separate Christmas dances, 1224 01:05:34,334 --> 01:05:35,444 so we can probably figure this... 1225 01:05:35,468 --> 01:05:37,237 Daniel. 1226 01:05:38,171 --> 01:05:41,341 Wait. I'm sorry. Two Christmas dances? 1227 01:05:45,612 --> 01:05:46,613 Jenny, wait! 1228 01:05:48,348 --> 01:05:51,518 It was supposed to be a surprise. 1229 01:05:51,551 --> 01:05:54,454 - You didn't listen to me. - I don't want to go to the dance! 1230 01:05:54,487 --> 01:05:57,624 I know, but that's why I wanted to do this. 1231 01:05:57,657 --> 01:06:01,327 I wanted it to be a dance that you would want to go to. 1232 01:06:01,361 --> 01:06:03,797 You never asked me what I wanted! 1233 01:06:05,732 --> 01:06:07,767 Jenny, I... 1234 01:06:13,139 --> 01:06:14,274 Um, Will. 1235 01:06:14,307 --> 01:06:15,484 Why don't you go wait outside? 1236 01:06:15,508 --> 01:06:17,110 I'll be out there in a second, okay? 1237 01:06:17,143 --> 01:06:18,511 I'll give you a ride home. 1238 01:06:18,545 --> 01:06:21,514 Yeah? 1239 01:06:27,387 --> 01:06:32,092 - The dance. College. - Her new boyfriend. 1240 01:06:32,559 --> 01:06:36,162 Apparently I don't know anything about my daughter. 1241 01:06:36,196 --> 01:06:38,064 Hey, come on. That's not true. 1242 01:06:38,098 --> 01:06:40,233 - No, it is true. - And you know what, 1243 01:06:40,266 --> 01:06:43,203 I should be spending time with her, not doing... 1244 01:06:51,444 --> 01:06:54,547 I think you should go. 1245 01:06:54,581 --> 01:06:59,219 I need to spend some time with my daughter alone. 1246 01:06:59,252 --> 01:07:00,720 We'll talk soon. 1247 01:07:17,671 --> 01:07:20,373 Aren't you going to eat breakfast? 1248 01:07:21,207 --> 01:07:22,542 Jenny? 1249 01:07:30,917 --> 01:07:33,319 Now we're not talking at all 1250 01:07:33,353 --> 01:07:35,388 and she won't even answer my texts. 1251 01:07:35,422 --> 01:07:37,624 How did we get to this? 1252 01:07:37,657 --> 01:07:39,426 Oh, Mel. 1253 01:07:41,628 --> 01:07:44,731 I just want her to be happy. 1254 01:07:44,764 --> 01:07:49,703 Hey. I see you and Jenny together all the time. 1255 01:07:49,736 --> 01:07:52,138 And she's happy. 1256 01:07:52,172 --> 01:07:54,341 Especially when you're happy. 1257 01:07:54,374 --> 01:07:55,809 And since you've been seeing Daniel, 1258 01:07:55,842 --> 01:07:59,813 this is the happiest that I've seen you in a long time. 1259 01:07:59,846 --> 01:08:01,781 Especially at Christmas. 1260 01:08:04,718 --> 01:08:06,920 I just feel... 1261 01:08:06,953 --> 01:08:09,789 like I've ruined everything. 1262 01:08:14,361 --> 01:08:16,129 And I don't have the answers. 1263 01:08:20,266 --> 01:08:23,503 Then ask the questions. 1264 01:08:23,536 --> 01:08:25,605 What do you want? 1265 01:08:25,638 --> 01:08:30,410 What does Jenny want? Not what you want for Jenny, 1266 01:08:30,443 --> 01:08:33,780 but what does Jenny want for herself? 1267 01:08:33,813 --> 01:08:36,649 How do I talk to her when I don't know where she is. 1268 01:08:36,683 --> 01:08:39,419 Where has she been going lately when she needed a break? 1269 01:08:47,293 --> 01:08:48,461 Jenny? 1270 01:08:52,899 --> 01:08:54,634 Wow. 1271 01:09:00,707 --> 01:09:02,175 Jenny? 1272 01:09:03,977 --> 01:09:06,212 This is beautiful. 1273 01:09:07,580 --> 01:09:08,948 Hey. 1274 01:09:08,982 --> 01:09:10,450 How are you? 1275 01:09:13,253 --> 01:09:15,288 I needed some time to think. 1276 01:09:15,321 --> 01:09:18,425 You did all of this? 1277 01:09:18,458 --> 01:09:21,261 This is the dance that you were planning? 1278 01:09:22,595 --> 01:09:24,431 There's snowman cookies. 1279 01:09:24,464 --> 01:09:26,533 I made them in honour of you. 1280 01:09:27,801 --> 01:09:29,302 Do you like it? 1281 01:09:29,336 --> 01:09:31,538 I love it. 1282 01:09:32,906 --> 01:09:35,275 I am so sorry that I wasn't open with you. 1283 01:09:35,308 --> 01:09:36,710 I just... 1284 01:09:36,743 --> 01:09:38,778 I wanted it to be a surprise. 1285 01:09:40,480 --> 01:09:43,450 I wanted to show you that I was doing enough. 1286 01:09:43,483 --> 01:09:46,386 Doing enough? 1287 01:09:46,419 --> 01:09:49,622 After the dance last year, I... 1288 01:09:49,656 --> 01:09:52,425 felt that I needed to do more. 1289 01:09:52,459 --> 01:09:54,661 But you do everything for me. 1290 01:09:57,497 --> 01:09:58,998 I wanted to do the dance for you. 1291 01:09:59,032 --> 01:10:01,534 So you could be happy. 1292 01:10:01,568 --> 01:10:05,372 And so that you could see I can do this. 1293 01:10:05,405 --> 01:10:07,474 Why would I need to see that? 1294 01:10:07,507 --> 01:10:10,777 So you won't have to worry when I go to college. 1295 01:10:14,014 --> 01:10:16,883 You don't have to worry, Mom. 1296 01:10:16,916 --> 01:10:18,518 I'll be okay. 1297 01:10:22,589 --> 01:10:25,291 And when things aren't okay, 1298 01:10:25,325 --> 01:10:27,027 you'll always be here. 1299 01:10:27,060 --> 01:10:28,628 Loving me. 1300 01:10:32,832 --> 01:10:34,834 Always. 1301 01:10:35,869 --> 01:10:37,837 Always. 1302 01:10:38,938 --> 01:10:40,273 Okay. 1303 01:10:44,611 --> 01:10:45,945 This came for you. 1304 01:10:47,013 --> 01:10:49,049 Looks like you got in. 1305 01:10:49,082 --> 01:10:50,650 I want you to go. 1306 01:10:53,420 --> 01:10:55,355 You've earned it. 1307 01:11:00,427 --> 01:11:02,796 I'm so proud of you. 1308 01:11:02,829 --> 01:11:04,664 Thanks. 1309 01:11:09,569 --> 01:11:12,038 You got the foosball table? 1310 01:11:12,072 --> 01:11:14,107 Well, we would've had a ping pong table 1311 01:11:14,140 --> 01:11:16,376 but someone else rented it. 1312 01:11:17,110 --> 01:11:19,079 That was you! 1313 01:11:21,614 --> 01:11:23,750 What are we gonna do about the dance? 1314 01:11:23,783 --> 01:11:26,686 - What do you mean? - This is amazing. 1315 01:11:26,720 --> 01:11:29,389 No, your dance. 1316 01:11:29,422 --> 01:11:30,957 Didn't even think about that. Um... 1317 01:11:30,990 --> 01:11:33,426 - We could combine the dances. - Right here! 1318 01:11:33,460 --> 01:11:35,095 Sure you want to do that? 1319 01:11:35,128 --> 01:11:36,730 Yes, of course. 1320 01:11:36,763 --> 01:11:39,599 Okay. I will contact the PTA 1321 01:11:39,632 --> 01:11:41,601 and see if I can get them on board. 1322 01:11:41,634 --> 01:11:43,470 Alright, start making phone calls! 1323 01:11:43,503 --> 01:11:45,405 Okay! 1324 01:11:47,774 --> 01:11:51,378 Mr. Hartman needs that in the barn. 1325 01:11:51,411 --> 01:11:53,580 Christmas decorations coming through! 1326 01:11:53,613 --> 01:11:54,981 Bring that over to the DJ booth. 1327 01:11:57,117 --> 01:11:58,818 Hey. 1328 01:11:59,719 --> 01:12:01,588 - Hey. - Congratulations. 1329 01:12:01,621 --> 01:12:04,391 This is really bringing everyone together. 1330 01:12:04,424 --> 01:12:07,594 Well, this is all Jenny, really. 1331 01:12:07,627 --> 01:12:09,562 I knew you two would figure it out eventually. 1332 01:12:09,596 --> 01:12:12,932 Yeah, I don't really know how 1333 01:12:12,966 --> 01:12:15,468 to thank you for all of your help. 1334 01:12:15,502 --> 01:12:17,704 I just hung a few lights. 1335 01:12:18,638 --> 01:12:21,141 You've been a real support to me. 1336 01:12:21,174 --> 01:12:23,610 Thank you. 1337 01:12:23,643 --> 01:12:25,845 Oh, I mean, the feeling goes both ways. 1338 01:12:25,879 --> 01:12:29,482 If it wasn't for you I would've never taken the sabbatical. 1339 01:12:29,516 --> 01:12:30,617 You're doing it. 1340 01:12:30,650 --> 01:12:34,854 Yeah, yeah. I put in for it. 1341 01:12:34,888 --> 01:12:38,425 I mean, like you said, it is something I need to do. 1342 01:12:38,458 --> 01:12:39,635 So you'll be leaving at the... 1343 01:12:39,659 --> 01:12:41,394 - At the end of the school year. - Yeah. 1344 01:12:44,097 --> 01:12:45,999 I'm happy for you. 1345 01:12:46,032 --> 01:12:48,501 Thank you. 1346 01:12:48,535 --> 01:12:50,437 It'll be good. 1347 01:12:50,470 --> 01:12:54,007 It'll give me some time to think, figure things out. 1348 01:12:54,040 --> 01:12:55,575 You know, I guess... 1349 01:12:55,608 --> 01:12:57,510 that's what everybody needs sometimes, right? 1350 01:12:57,544 --> 01:12:59,179 Space? 1351 01:12:59,212 --> 01:13:01,781 I guess. 1352 01:13:05,819 --> 01:13:07,530 We're still gonna go to the dance together though, right? 1353 01:13:07,554 --> 01:13:10,090 - Yeah, yeah. Of course. - Of course. 1354 01:13:10,123 --> 01:13:11,591 Okay. Okay. 1355 01:13:11,624 --> 01:13:13,460 Well, I should let you get back to this 1356 01:13:13,493 --> 01:13:17,197 because you're busy and these are still tangled. 1357 01:13:17,230 --> 01:13:19,132 - Okay. - Yeah. 1358 01:13:19,165 --> 01:13:20,700 Okay. See you later. 1359 01:13:23,970 --> 01:13:26,973 S- We almost have everything done. It's going to work! 1360 01:13:27,007 --> 01:13:28,208 Great. 1361 01:13:28,241 --> 01:13:29,476 Are you okay, mom? 1362 01:13:29,509 --> 01:13:31,878 Yeah. Yes, of course. 1363 01:13:31,911 --> 01:13:34,581 We gotta go home, we have a dance to get ready for. 1364 01:13:34,614 --> 01:13:35,882 Okay. 1365 01:13:39,786 --> 01:13:42,922 ♪ Happy happy holidays 1366 01:13:43,990 --> 01:13:45,825 Oh! 1367 01:13:52,732 --> 01:13:54,734 You look magnificent. 1368 01:13:54,768 --> 01:13:57,971 In the words of a young Jenny Austin, 1369 01:13:58,004 --> 01:13:59,839 "I know." 1370 01:14:02,142 --> 01:14:05,512 Jenny! Come on in. 1371 01:14:06,713 --> 01:14:09,749 Don't you look dapper young man? 1372 01:14:12,018 --> 01:14:13,586 Jenny? 1373 01:14:22,295 --> 01:14:23,930 What do you think? 1374 01:14:24,297 --> 01:14:27,067 I think... 1375 01:14:27,100 --> 01:14:28,868 you're beautiful. 1376 01:14:29,669 --> 01:14:30,870 I know. 1377 01:14:35,775 --> 01:14:37,243 Alright. Shall we go? 1378 01:14:44,050 --> 01:14:46,186 Jenny, you okay? 1379 01:14:46,219 --> 01:14:47,787 The snow. 1380 01:15:05,939 --> 01:15:09,275 Jenny. Breathe. 1381 01:15:14,681 --> 01:15:17,884 Jenny. We can talk through this. 1382 01:15:19,185 --> 01:15:21,254 We can't talk away the snow. 1383 01:15:22,022 --> 01:15:24,190 You are scared of the snow? 1384 01:15:29,662 --> 01:15:31,598 No, Will. Don't go! 1385 01:15:40,874 --> 01:15:42,308 Will! 1386 01:15:47,013 --> 01:15:48,224 When there's moisture in the air 1387 01:15:48,248 --> 01:15:49,949 and the atmospheric temperature drops 1388 01:15:49,983 --> 01:15:51,751 below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, 1389 01:15:51,785 --> 01:15:53,687 snow starts to fall. 1390 01:15:53,720 --> 01:15:55,822 I do not like falling snow. 1391 01:15:55,855 --> 01:15:58,758 Snow forms when water crystalizes in the air. 1392 01:15:58,792 --> 01:15:59,993 But when it's colder outside, 1393 01:16:00,026 --> 01:16:01,761 the water doesn't stick together as much. 1394 01:16:01,795 --> 01:16:03,029 But when it's not as cold out 1395 01:16:03,063 --> 01:16:04,140 then the moisture and the water... 1396 01:16:04,164 --> 01:16:07,100 Will. You are talking a lot again. 1397 01:16:07,133 --> 01:16:10,937 I know. I talk a lot when I'm excited about something. 1398 01:16:11,938 --> 01:16:14,941 You are excited about snow? 1399 01:16:15,442 --> 01:16:17,010 No. 1400 01:16:21,014 --> 01:16:22,916 I'm excited about you. 1401 01:16:45,405 --> 01:16:46,673 You're okay? 1402 01:16:47,440 --> 01:16:49,075 I'm okay. 1403 01:17:18,238 --> 01:17:20,273 ♪ Deck the halls with boughs of holly ♪ 1404 01:17:20,306 --> 01:17:23,176 ♪ Fa la la la la, la la la la 1405 01:17:24,744 --> 01:17:26,112 Welcome. 1406 01:17:26,146 --> 01:17:27,723 Hi, welcome to the Holiday Ball for All! 1407 01:17:27,747 --> 01:17:28,882 Thank you. 1408 01:17:28,915 --> 01:17:30,116 - Welcome. - Welcome! 1409 01:17:31,184 --> 01:17:32,318 Hey. 1410 01:17:34,421 --> 01:17:38,758 Mrs. Hawkins. Thanks for helping make this dance happen. 1411 01:17:38,792 --> 01:17:41,394 No, Jenny, thank you. 1412 01:17:42,762 --> 01:17:44,431 You two have fun! 1413 01:17:53,940 --> 01:17:57,444 - Hey! You okay? - Winter blues striking again? 1414 01:17:57,477 --> 01:17:59,446 No! No, I'm fine. 1415 01:18:00,480 --> 01:18:01,881 Okay, no I'm not. 1416 01:18:01,915 --> 01:18:03,249 What's the problem? 1417 01:18:06,486 --> 01:18:08,988 Oh, I get it. 1418 01:18:09,022 --> 01:18:13,126 He's taking a sabbatical in Paris next year. 1419 01:18:13,159 --> 01:18:15,495 And he wants space. 1420 01:18:15,528 --> 01:18:19,833 Well, why don't you be a part of that space? 1421 01:18:19,866 --> 01:18:22,302 I mean, with Jenny going out of town, 1422 01:18:22,335 --> 01:18:24,380 you are going to have a lot of free time on your hands. 1423 01:18:24,404 --> 01:18:27,440 - What are you saying? - Go to Paris too? 1424 01:18:27,474 --> 01:18:29,776 Why not? 1425 01:18:29,809 --> 01:18:33,313 Because I don't know that Daniel wants me to go with him. 1426 01:18:33,346 --> 01:18:34,881 If he did, he would've said something. 1427 01:18:34,914 --> 01:18:38,051 - Mom, you are assuming again. - Hmm. 1428 01:18:38,084 --> 01:18:40,220 You do so much to make me happy. 1429 01:18:40,253 --> 01:18:42,922 To make everyone at the Possible Center happy. 1430 01:18:42,956 --> 01:18:46,092 But Mr. Hartman makes you happy. 1431 01:18:46,126 --> 01:18:49,763 And you deserve that. You like him? 1432 01:18:50,363 --> 01:18:51,564 I do. 1433 01:18:51,598 --> 01:18:53,400 Then tell him. 1434 01:18:54,200 --> 01:18:55,802 I'm not sure how. 1435 01:19:04,477 --> 01:19:06,112 Show him. 1436 01:19:22,128 --> 01:19:24,230 Hi, everyone. 1437 01:19:24,264 --> 01:19:27,000 I hope you're all having a great time. 1438 01:19:27,033 --> 01:19:29,536 Today has had a lot of surprises. 1439 01:19:29,569 --> 01:19:32,972 And now we have one more. 1440 01:19:33,006 --> 01:19:35,408 Please welcome to the stage the person 1441 01:19:35,442 --> 01:19:37,110 who helped me make this dance. 1442 01:19:37,143 --> 01:19:39,546 My mom, Melanie Austin. 1443 01:19:48,588 --> 01:19:50,256 Hello, everyone. 1444 01:19:50,290 --> 01:19:52,492 What a beautiful night. 1445 01:19:53,393 --> 01:19:56,329 I would really like to acknowledge how beautiful 1446 01:19:56,363 --> 01:19:59,332 we all are in our own unique ways. 1447 01:20:00,266 --> 01:20:03,203 More often than not, we make assumptions 1448 01:20:03,236 --> 01:20:05,338 that people will judge us 1449 01:20:06,206 --> 01:20:08,141 if they get a glimpse of that uniqueness. 1450 01:20:08,174 --> 01:20:12,312 And those assumptions can be right. 1451 01:20:12,345 --> 01:20:14,014 People can be judgmental. 1452 01:20:14,047 --> 01:20:18,051 And so then we dim that beauty 1453 01:20:18,084 --> 01:20:20,353 before we give it a chance to shine. 1454 01:20:21,354 --> 01:20:26,292 But oftentimes those assumptions are wrong. 1455 01:20:26,326 --> 01:20:31,231 And I would like to read a poem on that matter 1456 01:20:31,264 --> 01:20:35,068 by a very talented poet. 1457 01:20:35,101 --> 01:20:38,938 Assuming he's alright with it? 1458 01:20:38,972 --> 01:20:44,377 This poem was written by our very own Daniel Hartman. 1459 01:20:53,353 --> 01:20:57,090 "A voice inside so quick to chide 1460 01:20:57,123 --> 01:21:00,093 Casting doubts both far and wide 1461 01:21:00,126 --> 01:21:03,396 'You're not enough, ' it often cries 1462 01:21:03,430 --> 01:21:07,467 Planting fears and spreading lies 1463 01:21:07,500 --> 01:21:11,504 Assumptions form, we start to fear that other eyes will sneer 1464 01:21:11,538 --> 01:21:13,506 and jeer 1465 01:21:13,540 --> 01:21:15,141 But listen close and you will see 1466 01:21:15,175 --> 01:21:18,244 A strength within, a bold decree 1467 01:21:20,680 --> 01:21:24,084 Question the thoughts that cloud your mind 1468 01:21:24,117 --> 01:21:27,654 Leave those fears and doubts behind 1469 01:21:29,689 --> 01:21:33,460 For in your heart a truth so bright 1470 01:21:33,493 --> 01:21:37,063 Silence the doubt And step into the light." 1471 01:21:53,046 --> 01:21:56,549 I hope that you didn't mind. 1472 01:21:56,583 --> 01:22:00,587 - Ha! Not at all. - I was honoured. 1473 01:22:02,055 --> 01:22:04,591 It's a good poem. 1474 01:22:04,624 --> 01:22:07,394 - You're incredible. - In every way. 1475 01:22:09,429 --> 01:22:11,531 What you've done for your daughter, for the students, 1476 01:22:11,564 --> 01:22:14,401 for me. 1477 01:22:14,434 --> 01:22:16,736 To inspire me to go for what I want. 1478 01:22:16,770 --> 01:22:19,506 What is that, Mr. Hartman? 1479 01:22:20,740 --> 01:22:22,275 What do you want? 1480 01:22:22,308 --> 01:22:26,012 I want you to come with me to Paris. 1481 01:22:27,814 --> 01:22:32,318 Explore with me. Laugh with me. Just be with me. 1482 01:22:33,653 --> 01:22:35,422 Yes. 1483 01:22:36,189 --> 01:22:37,657 - Yeah? - Yes. 1484 01:22:37,691 --> 01:22:41,194 Great. Because I don't want this to end. 1485 01:22:41,227 --> 01:22:43,730 This is just the beginning. 1486 01:23:23,236 --> 01:23:24,571 Hey. 1487 01:23:29,809 --> 01:23:32,479 Difuze