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♪

Zoey!

Come help, please!

What should I do?

Excuse me.

You're excused!

I need a bigger kitchen.

♪

Oh! Okay, okay...

That looks about it. We're almost there.

Here we go!

Bring the cranberry sauce.

Here we go!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving!

All right, hands together.

All right...

We thank everything on mother earth put here by the creator.

- We give thanks for our lives... - Zoey!

Amen.

Here we go!

Give me your wine glass, why don't you?

You wanna trade?...

Zoey, come on-- we're gonna be late.

Coming!

Bye, girls!

Bye!

Bye, Bridget!

Thank you!

Hold on.

Hi, Sarah, I'll bring in those baby things next week!

Thanks, Kathleen!

Good morning!Hey!

So, how'd the house-hunting go?

Check it out.

Zoey doesn't know yet-- don't want to get her hopes up.

Over this?

Who's your realtor-- Herman munster?

Well, it's a better neighbourhood,

and a better school for Zoey.

You might improve the picture with a man in there.

Yeah, that's all I need right now.

You know, if it has tires or testosterone,

it's trouble.

You got that right.

What did the credit union say about a down payment?

About ten thou.

What?

I guess I'll just have to moonlight for a while.

Well... if it isn't

our fearless leader himself.

The man goes through more women than a manicurist.

Now, tell me you'd kick a specimen

like that outta your bed.

Nah, he's not my type.

Too cute or too rich?

Too perfect.

Besides--

I'm not looking.

Then you're dead, girl, and you don't even know it.

You're kidding me!

She tells you after you spent the weekend together?

Can you believe it?You must've felt so used.

Did you meet the wee monsters? No, they're with her ex.

So, you told her you don't date women with kids.

You don't do the crime, you don't do the time, sammyboy.

If this deal goes through,

how many employees are we gonna need to keep on?

40... 50?

More like 20, maybe even 15.

Everything but final assembly will be done in Mexico.

That's a lot of layoffs.

Don't see people, see dollar signs.

That's what your old man would do.

Well, at least they'll get severance pay and unemployment.

Oh, yeah, absolutely!

Hell, I wish someone'd pay me

to sit around at home and do nothing.

Ha! 7-2, buddy.

Sam, women are like peaches.

Great-looking on the outside, boy,

all pink, smooth and ripe.

But on the inside, brown and ugly

and rotten!

Joanne dumped you, huh?

Like a bucket of dirty water.

8-2.

Miss Russell?

You have a telephone call.

Hello?

Yeah...

Mmm-hmm, this is Zoey's mother.

She did what?

Why do I even bother to play this game?

Hello?

Yeah, just a second...

It's for you.

Field.

Great, put him on.

Senor del campo-- great to hear from you, sir.

I've been hearing nothing but wonderful things

about your meeting with Mr. Herbert.

I'm looking forward to meeting you myself.

You're coming here?

No, that's terrific.

In fact, I insist you be my guest.

My family?

What family?

Javier-- it's Dave here.

Well, how are you?

I can't wait to see you again.

Well, great-- I'll have a limo waiting for you at the airport.

Terrific...

Senor field's family is looking forward to meeting you too, sir.

Okay, great.

Well, adios-- or, hasta Las Vegas!

Okay, bye bye!

What family?...

When I got back from Mexico,

I told you I had to Polish your image a little bit.

By giving me a family?

Sam, wake up-- smell the cafe con leche.

This Javier del campo guy is real old country.

He only wants to do business

with solid family men with old-fashioned values, comprende?

Fine, so--hey, you should be thanking me, buddy.

I saved a $50 million deal!

What happens when del campo wants to meet the field familia?

No problem-- he's only coming for a couple days

and uncle Dave's got that all taken care of.

Oh, no...

I'm sorry, mommy.

They had to call me away from work for this.

Do you know what that costs?

How could you put that... Thatin Mrs. Travis's desk

when you know she's afraid of animals?

No one's scared of whiskers.

Mrs. Travis was.

And who told the principal

that her father was gone on some secret government mission?

Zoey...

Zoey, you've got to stop making up these stories, honey.

It was better when daddy was here.

Well, he's not here.

And we have to accept that he may not come back!

Zoey...

Zoey, don't do this!

Zoey!

Zoey!

Zoey?

Someone in this family doesn't want

her Christmas presents.

Zoey Russell,

get down this instant!

Thanks, Bridget.

I'll be back at 5:00.

If angels are really invisible,

how do you know if one's there?

When you hear music and there isn't any,

an angel's there.

But if they're invisible, how can I see them?

You have to look really hard

because on earth, they wear their wings inside

so they can look just like you and me.

I bet an angel could bring my daddy home.

Hmm...

If the angel thought it was a good thing

for both you and your daddy, maybe.

But remember--

you have to be a good little girl

to be lucky enough to have an angel hear you.

That means

not giving your mommy trouble

with school and not climbing that tree!

I promise-- I'll never climb the tree again!

If there's an angel listening,

please bring my daddy home

and get us a house like my Dollhouse

for us to live in together.

Except for today, I've been a verygood girl.

How was she? Good, good!

Hey, Zoey, you ready?

Coming!

♪

♪

Zoey!

I have a treat for you!

What?

Pizza! Yummy!

Thanks, Bridget.

See you tomorrow.Bye!

Zoey, remember-- listen for the music.

Okay.

Bye! Bye!

Bye!

Hi, honey, I'm home!

Hi, honey.

What's for dinner?

How should I know?

Ask the servants.

Dad, can I have a car for Christmas, please?

Stop! You're hurting me!

You're losing the reality.

You're a loving family-- where are the hugs and kisses?

You're his wife-- you know what's for dinner.

And you sound spoiled rotten.

I'm playing a rich dude's kid...

What do you expect?

I expect father knows best, not family feud.

Let's go, from the top.

You think I'll demean myself like this just for a deal?

Wait a minute-- not adeal, Sammy boy, thedeal.

The deal you've busted your hump for

ever since your father said you'd be lucky to make janitor!

Huh?

Honey, what's for dinner?

Okay, just so you know,

my agent said nothing about making dinner.

I have a staff, remember?

And, while we're at it,

if you expect me to sleep with you,

it's an extra hundred a day.

Yeah, and if you wanna spank me, it's $150.

If that was really my son, I'd have drowned him at birth.

This is supposed to be my family?

Get them out of here.

Del campo's coming tomorrow! Now!

Fine...

You guys were terrific, and I liked your interpretation.

He's just looking for something a little more, uh, Brady bunch.

♪ Sleigh bells ring♪♪ sleigh bells ring♪

♪ are ya listening?♪♪ yes, I am!♪

♪ In the lane♪♪ ha, in the Lane ♪

♪ snow is glistening♪♪ so, it is!♪

♪ A beautiful sight, We're happy tonight ♪

♪ walking in a winter wonderland♪♪

Oh, Zoey...

Aren't the lights just beautiful, huh?

Mommy, stop!

What is it?

What is it?!

It's my Dollhouse!

Zoey, no!

Zoey, wait!

Zoey!...

Sam, I will find another family!

What do you think, Dave, they're just gonna walk in

off the street?

Hello.

Annie!

Oh, wow!

Zoey?

Zoey?

Zoey, where are you?

Come here... Zoey!

You can't just walk in here.

Come on, Zoey!

I'm so sorry--

she didn't realize...

See, the door was open.

I know that's no excuse,

but...

Wow!

Ha, what an amazing--

you know, of all the houses in the city,

that-- here we are in yours.

Zoey!

We shouldn't be here-- come on.

Mommy, this is my Dollhouse!

No, sweetheart, this house belongs to someone else.

Now, come on.

No, this is where we're supposed to be!

You look familiar.

Yes, Mr. Field, I work for you.

Oh, really!

I'm sorry-- this won't happen again.

Goodbye.no, wait!

Ha, look at them!

Now, thatis a wife.

And a kid you wouldn't want to drown.

At least they look real, and ordinary.

We're going now.

No, wait, wait!

We need to rent a family

to help us do business with somebody.

Now, it's a couple of days, $1,000,

everything absolutely open and above board... honest.

What do you say?He's kidding, right?

I'm afraid not.

Oh, I get it--

your mother's coming to town?

No.

No, no, no...

An important business associate is flying in from Mexico.

And if you like us, Mr. Field, is there an option to buy?

This is serious business, miss...?

Russell-- Kathleen Russell.

You'd be helping field industries, Kathleen.

And loyalty to the company has its own rewards--

gentlemen, my daughter and I are not for lease-- excuse me.

Okay, $2,000...

But that is my final offer.

A thousand bucks a day.

You don't even go to work, Kathleen.

And all we have to do is pretend to be your family?

That's all.

Ha, do you really think you can pull this off?

Absolutely.

Three thousand.

Out of the question.

I wish you luck.

Okay...

Deal.

Not so fast.

I need to discuss this with my daughter.

Zoey, listen to me--

mommy, take it!

Ha, I guess we have a deal.

I now pronounce you man and wife!

Psst... thank you.

♪

Hey, Zoey... you know how you like to make up stories?

To pretend?

You don't like it when I pretend.

Yes, but this is different.

You see, Mr. Field is mommy's boss

and we're doing him a big favour.

Oh, good...

You're here. Yes.

Hawthorne,

park their car out of sight, would you?

Yes...

So, is everybody um, clear on the program?

Don't worry, Mr. Field, we won't disappoint you.

May I make a suggestion?

What?

Your house is... It's lovely,

but it doesn't exactly look like a family lives here.

In fact, it barely looks like you live here.

It is a little cool, isn't it?

Exactly, but perhaps if you threw some toys around

and had a cheery fire blazing in the fireplace...

Great idea-- that's a great idea!

Some family photos?

I brought these.

Let's not get carried away.

No, she has a point-- it sets the scene.

Yes... I mean, take this tree.

It is stunning, but did a designer do it?

Yes.

Yes, I thought so.

Wait a minute.

You're not gonna mess with my tree?!

It's just if I was really Mrs. Field,

I would put up some old-fashioned ornaments.

Make it look like a family decorated it, together.

Isn't that the point?

She's brilliant-- just do whatever she says.

Kid, come here.

Do you think you can remember to call Mr. Field "daddy"?

I think I can handle it.

Daddy.

Thank you, Sally. Zoey.

Zoey.what do you think?

Hmmm...

Well...

They certainly are a challenge.

Hey. Yes, dear?

Does your face hurt?

Excuse me?

It looks so tight.

Why don't we all go upstairs?

This had better work.

It's a piece of cake.

Now, look at this hair-- it's horrendous.

Can you do something?

Can you give it some life, some colour?

♪

Stunning sable.

No fur.

Fine.

The black?

Yeah...

How long you been married?Eight years.

Where'd you go on your honeymoon?France and Italy.

Who drives you to school? My daddy.

Your favourite family vacation? Disney world--can we really go?

Course not!

With apples and with popcorn?

This...

This for this?

♪

Two wreaths... Two plants. Yes, ma'am.

When do I get home every night?

You don't usually come home.

Um... um... Annie.

Annie!6:00-- you never miss dinner with your family!

Good... what's my wife's favourite food?

Um... um...

Come on, it's... Find out what it is.

Any questions?

We are not paid to have questions, sir.

♪

He's here-- he's here!

Okay, people, let's make this work.

To your stations.

Del campo's here!

Del campo's here.I know.

Where are Mrs. Whats-her-name and the kid?

Zoey, Kathleen, remember?

Zoey, right.

Don't let him in yet-- wait!

Why? Oh, the ring.

What? Your ring.

Come on!

Here.

All right, all right.

No, that's the wrong finger, Dave!

Here--

all right.

Good evening, sir.

Good evening.

Thank you, sir.

And who may you be?

Hawthorne, sir.

Hawthorne?

A relation to the famous author?

I fear not, sir.

Senor del campo!

Welcome to the casa of senor field!

Well, thank you, senor Herbert.

It's a pleasure to see you again.

Senor del campo-- finally we meet.

It is an honour, senor field.

Ah, your family!

♪

♪

Senor del campo, I'm Kathleen field.

It's a pleasure to meet you, sir.

No, the pleasure is all mine, senora field.

And this is my--

ahem. Ourdaughter, Zoey.

Mucho gusto de conocerlo, senor.

Hablas espanol-- you speak Spanish?

Uh-uh, my mom taught me that.

Most charming.

But I thought you had a son?

Uh...

Well, Zoey is such a little tomboy.

Ha, right!

Let's have a drink in the living room.

Please... Hawthorne!

Senora...

Oh, thank you.

A son? Forgot.

You have a lovely home; Warm and inviting.Thank you.

♪

Mommy, did you hear that?

Your trip? Could not have been better.

The flight was wonderful

and the weather was lovely.

Please... Thank you.

You are a very lucky man,

to have such a lovely wife and charming daughter.

Very lucky.

So far.

Felicidades...

Look at that-- magnificent!

Bravo, that is a--

are you gonna eat that all in one bite?

Senor field, thank you so much for opening your home to me.

It is our pleasure, sir.

What is it-- what're you looking at?

You have hairs in your nose. So do you.

Do not. Do too.

Grow up. You first.

I would like to propose a toast to my lovely hostess.

Well then, to my... wife.

If I may, how long have you two been married?

12 years. 8 years.

8 years-- you're right.

Seems longer.

It is always

fascinating to know how couples first met.

How did you meet your wife? Uh... that's...

You tell this one, hon.

No, you tell it so much better...

Oh, really?

Well, maybe I do.

An angel got them together.

An angel?

He didn't look like an angel,

because on earth they wear their wings inside.

But he was an angel

all right.

I see... And what did this angel do?

He...[y

he...

He told my mom that she was going to meet

the man she'd fall in love with,

but my mom didn't believe him,

'cause she doesn't believe in angels.

One day, my mom was at this restaurant

just standing there,

waiting for a table, and she heard someone

walk up behind her,

and she thought, "it's him."

Not, it's him: The man I'm supposed to meet,

but, it's him:

The man I'm supposed to fall in love with.

And it was him-- my dad, I mean.

They fell in love and got married and had me.

And we lived happily ever after

in this house.

What a romantic story!

Did it really happen like that?

Absolutely.

That was absolutely it.

I know another one!

Sweetheart, it's getting really late.

I think you should say-- good night!

Terrific idea.

Typical married couple, always completing

each other's sentces.

Come on,

say good night to senor del campo.

Buenos noches, senor.

Good night, Zoey.

Good night... Daddy.

Good night, Zoey.

What a precocious child!

Isn't she, though?

Good night, hawthorne.

Good night, senor field.

And thank you for a most pleasurable evening.

You are most welcome.

You have a fascinating library.

Well, browse, take a book to bed.

Thank you.

Sweet dreams, kiddo.

Goodnite, mommy.

Hey!

Good night, sir.

That was very smooth.

Del campo was watching.

What would he have thought?

Phew!

Oh, could I go to my room now?

Yeah, I'm sure it's okay.

Good night. Good night.

He's still there.

Okay...

You'll sleep here tonight.

I beg your pardon?

In fact, you can even have my bed.

I'll crash on the couch.

I don't think so.

Suit yourself, but trust me, the bed's more comfortable.

My daughter may walk in here in the middle of the night

and find us together.

I can't share your bedroom.

Miss Russell, may I remind you this is a business transaction.

And I'm a single mother with an impressionable daughter.

If she walks in here and finds us together,

you'll wish you never had a family,

rented or otherwise.

Would you go to bed already?!

Okay--

and just where do you propose that I sleep?

In there?

In the dressing room?

Fine.

That's fine... May I, at least,

have my pillow?

That's not my pillow.

Is there anything else you need?

No, no, no, you don't!

I want in there

while it's still night.

May I at least have something to sleep in?

All of my things are in the other room.

Good night, daddy.

I know you'll be here soon.

Good night, Mr. Del campo.

Are you all right in there?

No.

Is my bed comfortable enough for you?

Very.

Well...

Good night.

Yeah.

♪ Mexican-style instrumental

Thank you very much!

It's time, I know you've waited,

and here we are.Yummy!

Come... You like that?Please.

Taste-- it goes excellently with that.

Yes, very good.

Oh, Jesus! Water!

Aye, yi, yi, yi!

Good night, sir!

Good night.

Oh man... There's no angle on this!

I don't suppose you fellas

feel like calling off that double-or-nothing?

Uh-uh. I didn't think so.

Oh, geez!

Well...

Yes!

I couldn't make that one again if my life depended on it!

Let's settle up over drinks, on me.

Big deal. Big deal.

Hey, Jerry!

Where the hell you been hidin', buddy?

The tour ain't nearly been as wild and crazy without you.

Tour?

Okay, okay!

Where to?

The bus station.

Where you headed?

Home.

It's time to go home.

Good evening, sir.

Hawthorne, we did it.

Thank you, sir.

Okay...

This is a really big toy for a little girl.

And you know what big toys do?

They break things.

I'm not gonna break anything. Ow!

Where's Mr. Del campo? Dave took him to the airport.

Good, we're ready to go-- Zoey, get your coat.

But mommy, we can't leave!

Zoey, what did I tell you?

Now come on, please.

Thank you, Zoey, you were very good.

Any time.

She was-- she was great!

As were you, Mrs... Missrussell.

Thank you. You're welcome.

Mr. Hawthorne?Yes, madame?

We're going-- would you put my bags in my car, please?

Certainly, madame. Thank you.

How did it feel, being a family man?

Completely terrifying.

Good evening, sir.

Great news, everybody! Senor del campo's staying

until negotiations are completed!

Of course, that would require extending my visit

another 2 weeks.

I wouldn't dream of imposing

on your hospitality.

No, Sam is only too happy to have you stay.

Su casais mi casa, right? We're happy to have you.

Aren't we, darling?

Yes! Absolutely.

Will you excuse us, please?

My wife and I need to talk to the cook.

Oh, senora field,

I noticed your luggage.

Are you going somewhere?

Well-- no!

No, that's just... Old stuff for goodwill.

Hawthorne,

take care of that, will you?

Yes, sir.

Our deal was for two days!

I'm not any happier about this than you are.

Five thousand. Ten.

$10,000!... Are you crazy?

All right-- but you stay as long as it takes.

Fine.

Mr. Field, whatever happens,

I need to be sure I have a job to go back to when this is over.

You'll be taken care of.

And... You can call me Sam.

Paragraph two-- fix that, too,

so it doesn't read like I said...

Left foot, green!

And the amendments for section three-- right hand, red!

Okay, this is-- regards--

Okay, left hand, blue, senor.

Right hand, yellow, Zoey.

Right hand...

Over here... Okay.

Left hand, yellow.

Here we go!

Right hand, red.

Well...you can do it!

Ohh!

I win, ha!!

Come play with us!

Oh, no, I don't think so.

Why not?

I'm not good at games.

It's not about skill-- it's about fun.

There's much more to life than just work, senor field.

Come! Popcorn's ready!

Absolutely.

Mommy, you play and I'll spin the wheel!

Oh, I don't think so.

What's the matter?

Afraid you'll have a little fun?

Left foot, red!

Left foot, red.

Watch this...

Got it.

Right hand, blue.

Right hand, blue.

That's it?

That's it?

Gimme an easy one.

Left hand, red!

Left hand, red-- that's easy.

Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Ha!

Right foot, red.

Okay...

Oh...

Oh, no!

You guys are funny!

I won-- I won!

They're not home, Mr. Russell.

Ah, Bridget-- you're a sight for sore eyes!

It's good to see you, darling.

So, when are they gonna be back?

I'm not certain.

Well, where are they?

Look Bridget, I know I shoulda been back here a lot sooner.

What's it been-- two, three months?

Sixmonths.

Six months?

All right, you got me.

Look, I just... I wanna spend Christmas with my little girl.

Has she asked about me?

Kathleen gave me an address... For emergencies only.

Ahem!

Oh, hi.

Sweetheart, could you do me a big favour

and not touch anything?

I'll take those clips-- thank you.

You don't like kids, do you?

There's nothing wrong with kids.

Just like there's nothing wrong with broccoli.

Some people have a taste for it; Some people don't.

Do you like broccoli?

No.

Me neither.

Dinner's almost ready-- where's Mr. Del campo?

Choo! Choo! Dave took him to a restaurant.

Look, do you think you could keep her out of here?

This is not a play room

and this is not a toy, okay?

She won't bother anything.

Could you tell me something-- how do you get her to listen?

Zoey,

from now on this room is off-limits.

It's not that hard.

Thank you.

You cut up my cigars!

They're bad for you-- Mr. Hawthorne told me.

These are Cuban cigars! Don't yell at her!

Do you know how much these cost?

Put that down!

Give me that!

That's terrific.

Why is it that everything you touch gets broken?

You're not my daddy!

This little arrangement

does not allow you to discipline my daughter!

If you'd teach her some boundaries, she'd know better!

Oh, that's great advice

from a man who renteda family!

Could you leave me alone now?

I'll do even better than that.

We quit!

It's my fault we had to leave.

None of this is your fault.

I'll be right back.

I know... whoa!

Wait, wait, wait! I know I was a jerk.

Just give me a chance to apologize.

To Zoey.

Okay.

Zoey, Mr. Field is here

and he has something to say to you.

Will you talk to him?

I'm sorry, Zoey.

What do I have to do

to get you to forgive me?

A pony would be nice.

A pony?

You're a heck of a negotiator.

I could use you with del campo, ha.

Look, I'm really sorry, Zoey.

I was--dumb?

Yeah, yeah... real dumb.

Can you forgive me?

I guess so.

I didn't mean to mess up your desk.

Oh...

That's okay.

It's just water.

Can we go back to the house now?

We can go now.

All right! I'll get dressed.

That was very nice of you, Sam.

Don't let it get around-- it could ruin my reputation.

So, we'll stay until del campo leaves.

Than, you're saving my neck.

Your neck isn't my concern.

I have plans for that money.

Are you the artist?

Very good!

I mean, it's terrific.

You ever thought of doing this professionally?

I wanted to study in Paris,

live abroad for awhile.

But... I got married,

had Zoey...

Jerry left... And everything changed.

It couldn't have been easy for you

to walk out like that tonight.

Everything's for Zoey now.

I'm ready!

Let's go home!

♪

Is this what you're looking for?

Yes, thank you.

♪

Excuse me...

Whaaa?!

Do you live here?

I work here-- what do you want?

I need a little information about the occupants.

Are you from the police?

Yes ma'am... Plainclothes.

I knew this would lead to trouble.What would?

All the lies about the woman

and the little girl being his wife and child.

Tell me about your employer. Mr. Field?

He owns field industries.

Field industries, huh?

Ho, ho merry Christmas.

Hi Santa.

Hello... Merry Christmas.

Hey, I bet that one's donner.

It's donder.

Donner.

Donner are the people who eat each other.

We studied it in school.

Ha, right... Like you'd know.

I'm right! No.

Yes. No!

Yes times infinity.No times double infinity.

Infinity is forever-- you can't have double forever.

He, he!

She's right, you know... It's donder.

I hate that kid.

You rented her.

I hope you're not too cold, senor.

You're not used to this kind of weather.

Oh, I find it very invigorating.

I enjoy watching your wife and daughter having so much fun.

Hello!

♪

Thank you.

Whoa, ha! Mommy, mommy... He's an angel!

Are you a good little skater, Zoey?

Well...

I think your father needs a little help.

Senor del campo told me to help you.

Oh, he did, did he?

I can't skate.

Yes, you can.

My mommy taught me and I'll teach you.

I couldn't do it when I was a kid, and can't do it now.

There's no need to be afraid; I'm right here... come on!

It's not a good idea-- no, i-- Zoey!!!

But Mr. Del campo said so... here, here!

I'm gonna fall down and make a fool of myself.

I'll catch you,

I promise.

Promise?

Cross my heart and hope to die,

stick 1,000 needles

in my eye.

Now, just keep your ankles real straight...

That's good...

Now, skate!

You're getting the hang of it. Yeah?

I am most impressed by your husband's business,

he has achieved great success.

Sam is a very ambitious man.

There's nothing he won't do to get ahead.

Shall we?

Sure.

You're an excellent skater.

So assured and in control.

As in all things, I've noticed.

I've been on the ice since I was this high.

Zoey can't believe that I never fall down, ha!

Really? Amazing...

Oh!

♪

Perhaps it is best not to be so self assured...

Life has a way of surprising us.

Come on! You can do it!

You did it!

You really did it!

Yeah, I did, didn't I?

Watch me!

Excuse me...

Care to go again?

Um,

you know...

I think I'm gonna-- just sit this one out.

Thanks.

I think we're cramping your style.

Why do you say that?

Oh, come on.

Tell me you didn't want to skate with her.

She's not my type.

Oh, ha... Not your type?

Not really.

You don't trust easily, do you?

I used to.

Mom, come skate with me.

I think Zoe needs me.

Watch this!

Whee... Tah dah!Hee, hee.

♪

Whee!

Whooo! Ha, ha!

So, did you have fun tonight?

Yeah, I taught Sam to skate.

I saw!

Very impressive.

Good night sweetie.

Sam?

Zoey would like you to tuck her in.

Who's this?

That's my dad... My real dad.

Where is he?

He's in astronaut school.

That's why him and my mommy got divorced.

'Cause he had to go

so far away to do it.

I didn't know that.

Did your daddy give you that toy?

Uh-huh.

Can I tell you a secret?

Promise you won't tell mom?

Cross my heart and hope to die.

My mom gave me a birthday present

and said my dad sent it.

And I know it was really from her.

How do you know that?

I'm seven but I'm not stupid.

My mom said:

It was from him so I wouldn't think he forgot about me.

Don't tell her I know 'cause it would make her feel bad.

Okay?

Okay.

I don't care about presents.

I just wish he'd come home for Christmas.

I don't know what I did that was so bad

that he didn't want me no more.

Any more.

Any more.

But there's gotta be a reason why he doesn't come to see me.

I know I'm clumsy and I drop stuff.

Daddy calls me butterfingers.

Do you think if I wasn't so clumsy he would've stayed?

Oh no, Zoey,

everybody drops stuff; It's not a big deal.

Maybe I'm just not lovable.

Of course you are.

Zoey, some people are just really good

at loving other people.

You know?

And some people don't know how.

Nobody ever showed them.

Like I showed you how to skate?

Yeah, sort of.

Did your dad love you?

It didn't always feel like he did.

Why not? Were you bad?

I wasn't...

Good enough--

at sports.

That was important to him.

He was a star of his college baseball team.

Your dad should've loved you even if you couldn't

do stuff perfect.

Can I tell you a secret?

Sure!

I remember one time I was about your age and my dad

was trying to teach me how to catch a ball, you know?

And he kept throwing the ball

and I kept missing it.

Mostly because the glove that he gave me

was too big for my hand; It kept slipping.

He kept looking more and more mad.

And he threw one last ball,

he threw it really, really high in the air.

As I watched it come down, I prayed to god to catch it,

just one time--

did you catch it?

It hit my glove...

But I couldn't hold onto it.

The glove slipped,

I dropped the ball.

What did your dad do?

He just looked at me.

And then...

He walked away.

And that was it for "catch".

It wasn't your fault, it was the stupid glove!

He should've got you a glove that fit!

You know, Zoey,

I never told anybody that before.

Oh, don't worry, I won't tell.

Cross my heart and hope to die

Stick 1,000 needles in my eye.

Yeah, yeah! You'd better get some sleep.

Night, night.

Okay.

Good night, Sam.

Good night.

Oh, hi.

I thought you could use this.

Oh, thanks.

She's a bright kid.

Ha, a little too bright, sometimes!

If you don't mind my asking: Where's her father?

Who knows?

Jerry is--

well, he's something of a con artist.

A golfer who couldn't stay on the tour.

He left six months ago without saying good-bye to Zoey.

So, she keeps thinking he'll come back.

Does he ever see her?

He phones now and then.

The last time was a few months ago.

He said he would be passing through

and that he would stop by.

She fell asleep waiting by the window.

What happened?

He never showed up.

After that, she started...

You know, having some problems.

You should make him see her.

You can't make someone be a parent.

You, of all people, should understand that.

I just haven't met the right person, that's all.

Look, Sam...

Ahem, I don't know if you realize it,

but Zoey is--

she's becoming very fond of you.

I wouldn't encourage it.

Because?

Because you're just passing through her life, too.

I feel bad enough about putting her in this position.

So, please, just let us do our job

and leave when it's finished

with no hurt feelings.

All right?

Good night.

♪

Zoey!

What are you doing in Mr. Del campo's room?

Look Annie!

I knew it all along-- he's an angel!

Don't be silly.

The blanket has feathers, that's all it is.

It's from his wings, you'll see!

If everything checks out, gentlemen,

we should be able to draw up the contract by next week.

Of course, that's Christmas--

that's no problem, right?

You're welcome to share the holiday with us.

But, don't you have--?

There's only my son and his family.

They're in Hong Kong until the new year.

He has business there.Excuse me.

Do Kathleen and Zoey know you're here?

No, but I'm seeing them after I find out what you're up to.

What do you mean?

Lemme help you... You and Kathleen aren't married,

she hasn't moved out of her apartment.

So, why are they living with you?

Kathleen's helping me out with a business transaction.

Ha, don't hustle a hustler!

So, how does it feel to be in the middle

of closing the biggest deal of your life?

I don't see how this is any of your concern.

What concerns my wife and child concerns me.

Ex-wife. Still...

What would Javier del campo say if he knew

they're not your family?

I think he'd say "ay, caramba!" And hightail it back to Mexico.

How much do you want, Jerry?

I just need a little something to tide me over

till I get back on the tour.

Somewhere north of $10,000, south of 20.

Let's make it 20.

You'll have it the day after Christmas on one condition:

You don't contact Kathleen or Zoey until then.

If I want to see my family, I'll see 'em.

Not until after Christmas

or we have no deal.

Okay, okay...

Call my office.

Leave your address and phone number.

I'll contact you.

A pleasure doing business with you, Sam.

Why didn't you say good-bye to Zoey?

I couldn't.

You'll find most of the terms of the agreement are outlined--

well... Mexican wedding-cake cookies!

Senora field, they're perfect!

Thank you. Thank you!

Yum!

Ahem, anyway... Where were we?

The contract of sale--

sale?... I thought this was a merger.

Well, not exactly.

Don't worry about it, darling, it's just business.

You wouldn't understand.

I think even my dense, little female brain

can tell the difference between a merger

and a sale.

Will production move to Mexico?

Oh yes, of course.

That means most employees will lose their jobs.

Are you certain that is not a problem?

Oh, well-- that's no problem at all.

Because we have a referral plan;

they'll be fine.Just fine?

Yes.

Could you ask Annie for some more coffee

to go with these delicious cookies... dear?

Certainly... "Dear".

Oh Annie, the gentlemen would like more coffee.

And put some arsenic in Mr. Field's.

The deferred purchase price--Mr. Field,

you're wanted on the floor... Culpepper says it's urgent.

He wants something done right.

Excuse me gentlemen.

Well!

♪

Champagne, gentlemen?

Mr. Field, it's not my fault.

It happened in an instant.

Once it started, it was like a revolt!

There you are! I knew you wouldn't want to miss this.

The ringleader.Loosen up.

Miss Russell, what is going on?

It's real nice of you to throw this bash for us.

Carly's a single mother.

Like most women working here.

Pleased to meet you.

The pleasure is mine.

I want to thank you, Mr. F.

In six months, I'll have saved enough of my hard-earned money

to go to nursing school at night.

And it's all thanks to you.

Cheers!

Over there is Sarah Quincy.

Her baby's due next month.

She really should be at home, resting.

But she and her husband bought a new house and need 2 incomes.

Kathleen-- look!

Susan Epstein's been here since the day the plant opened.

In a way, she has as much invested here as you do,

ha, come with me will you please? She's been working--

well!

Okay, you've made your point-- now I'll make mine!

Let me explain how business works.

It's a fast track: You either run in front or get run over.

I wanted you to see them before you take away their security.

There are plenty of jobs for people like them.

You can't begin to understand what it's like out there.

I know what it's like, being there once.

I worked my way up and so can these people!

You've forgotten what it's like to live for each paycheque.

You've never stared into a child's face who's too worried

to ask questions.

For a lot of these people, this job is the only thing

that stands between them and welfare!

We can make of ourselves anything we want.

It's called free enterprise! Is that your father talking?

This has nothing to do with my father! Yes, it does.

You want his approval so badly, you can't see he failed

at what matters.

What would you know about that?

If you don't watch out, you'll make the same mistake he did.

Now we're getting into your area of expertise!

What do you mean?

You're so terrified of repeating your mistakes

you won't let another man near you.

Ha, that's absurd.

Is it really?

You just can't accept that there might be a woman out there

who doesn't want you.

Tell me you don't think about me

when you're lying in my bed at night.

Tell me you're not tossing and turning--

and wondering...

I do wonder, Sam.

Sometimes I feel so close to you, it scares me.

Because I've already been with a man

who would sell out his family and friends

for a deal.

What are you saying?

That if I make this deal with del campo,

you're walking away?!

Wasn't that the plan all along?

Yeah, no!

One thing has nothing to do with the other!

Of course, it does.

Who's to say if a better deal comes along,

I won't wind up like one of your workers.

Ha! That's good, that's--

god, you are the most impossible woman I have ever met!

I can see now why your husband walked out on you!

Tell me then...

Why did he walk out on Zoey, too?

I--

♪ For he's a jolly good fellow,♪

♪ for he's a jolly good fellow♪

♪ for he's a jolly good fel-l-low♪

♪ which nobody can deny.♪

♪ Which nobody can deny,♪

Thank you. ♪ which nobody can deny.♪

♪ For he's a jolly good fellow...♪♪

Mr. Field?

I was hoping to leave a little early.

I still have to get a few last-minute presents.

Of course, you can-- good night.

Merry Christmas.

Good night.

Merry Christmas.

Presents!

I forgot presents!

Ow!

I think it goes this way.

How did you know that?

Ah, I've done this sort of thing before.

Yeah, well... That's enough, Mr. Dinosaur.

You tired?

Yeah.

Putting people out of work must be exhausting.

Ha, look... Kathleen--

I'll do whatever it takes

to help those people find other jobs.

I'm not throwing them out with two weeks' notice.

I'll even provide placement services.

I appreciate that.

And I'm sorry I lost my head.

I didn't mean-- it's okay.

I was way out of line.

I've never seen so many presents.

Del campo will be impressed.

They're not for del campo's benefit,

they're for Zoey's.

I don't know...

I just wanted to give her a nice Christmas.

Thank you.

That's very thoughtful of you.

I remember my dad.

He was a milkman so, we didn't have much money.

But, every Christmas, I would get one big gift.

One year, I got this elaborate paint set.

I just went crazy-- I painted everything.

I even painted the cat!

It was the best Christmas ever.

What was yours?

This one.

My mother...

She used to put my pictures up on the refrigerator,

she even framed some of them.

She was proud of me.

Made me think I could be an artist for real.

You still can.

That's the dream, but...

Right now, I have to think about Zoey.

You're really gutsy, you know that?

I don't have a choice.

There's something I want you to tell you.

The only reason I avoided starting a family

is because I was afraid I'd be a lousy father.

I've seen you with Zoey,

you'd be an excellent father.

Well, I look at you now

and, and I see--

what?

♪

Mommy, mommy... I'm scared!

I'd better go up.

Mommy?

Coming, honey.

It's Christmas!

Wake up, mommy, it's Christmas!

Wake up!

Wake up, it's Christmas!

Merry Christmas...

Senor del campo,

it's Christmas!

Wow-- look at all those presents, huh?

Aren't you excited, Zoey?

I guess so.

For a little girl who has so much,

you don't seem very happy.

But, I thought--how do you know you didn't get

what you wanted, if you haven't opened your presents yet?

Good point!

Who's opening what first?

Mine first! Open mine first!

Oh, for me?

This is for you.

Okay!

Did you wrap this yourself?Yeah.

Very impressive!

What've we got here?

It fits you-- I made sure.

You wanna know how?

I borrowed one of your regular gloves

so I'd know the right size.

This one won't slip around on your hand.

I'll bet you can catch every single ball with it.

Don't you like it?

It's the best gift I ever got.

Thank you, Zoey.

♪

Now, I wonder what this can be?

Oh, Sam!

Oh... Oh, it's beautiful!

But I can't--

of course you can.

It's been a dream of yours.

See what we have here...

Oh!

This is wonderful!

Ha, it looks like Santa forgot something...

He's here, he's here!

Ho, ho, ho!

Merry Christmas!

And this is one hell of a Christmas, right?

'Morning.

Thank you. Feliz navidad,sir.

Senor Herbert!

Well, feliz navidad,

prospero ano nuevo y felicidades.

Right... I got you a little something here

for signing the contract.

Thank you.

Oh, it's beautiful.

Gracias, senor.

I happen to have the contract with me.

Why don't we sign it now?

So we won't have to wait till tomorrow.

Very well.

Right.

It's right there.

Ho, ho, ha!

Senor...

You know,

I never do business on Christmas day, ha.

But-- Dave...

It'll wait.

Um-- I'll go get breakfast.

Senora field,

look above you.

Since you're both standing beneath it,

are you not supposed

to kiss?

♪

Zoey!

Please excuse me, senor del campo.

There's something I have to do.

♪

Daddy!

Zoey!

Daddy! Daddy! Daddy!

God, it's good to see you!

I missed you. Me too.

How pretty you look!

You look just like your mommy.

Hi Kathleen.

I got a present for you-- I'll show you.

Okay.

When did he come back?

A couple of days ago... Sorry, I should've told you.

Daddy?... That's not her father!

Senor field--

who was that gentleman with Zoey?

That's Zoey's real father.

I've got some explaining to do.

That is beautiful.

Me, you and mommy.

I'm curious, senor--

why do you tell me this now,

when everything you wish for is within your reach?

I... I don't know.

I think you do.

It was stupid, pretending to have a family.

You weren't pretending all the time.

When you try to decide what is important,

always think with the heart, not the head.

The heart is wiser.

Wait a minute!

Wait one minute!

We still have a signed contract.

Yes, we do.

So, it's up to you, senor field.

Do you still want to go through with it?

I did not think so.

Well, I have no further business here.

Vaya con dios.

Wait! Senor!

You didn't meet myfamily!

Let it go.

Sam, we have the signed contract!

Let it go.

What are you doing?

How long are you staying, Jerry?

I've gotta be leaving tonight--tonight?

I've got this great opportunity.

It could get me back on the tour.

You're gonna be so proud of your ol' man.

Before you leave this time,

you'd better say good-bye.

You're leaving?

Afraid so, honey.

I'd stay if I could, but--

you can never stay.

Zoey, you're still the best thing in my life.

I love you, darling.

But you and your momma, you deserve something better.

Someone who can be with you every day, honey.

And I think you might have found that.

Zoey...

Zoey?

You'll always be my special girl, honey.

Good-bye.

♪

Daddy!

Zoey?

Zoey!

Zoey!

Zoey, get down!

Zoey!

Come down right now!

Come on, Zoey!

What is she doing?

I want to see daddy.

I'll get her!

Aieee!

Oh, my!

Hang on, I'm coming.

Zoey, I'm right here.

My fingers are cold! I can't hold on!

Oh, my god!

Listen to me Zoey, I'm going to catch you!

All you have to do is let go!

No! I'm scared!

I won't drop you.

Trust me!

Just do as he says.

I love you, Zoey.

And I'm not going to let anything happen to you.

Now! Right now!!

Aieeeee!!!

Huupp.

You did it!

You didn't drop me!

Ha, yeah...

Oh!

Zoey!

Mommy!

Thank you.

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