All language subtitles for 12 Gifts of Christmas (2015) 720p

Slow down, girls!

I want to go see Santa.

We can see Santa
in a minute,

but Mommy and Anna want
to look for something for Daddy.

And if you're good,

maybe Aunt Anna will get you
some hot chocolates later.

You need to quit
spoiling them.

What are aunts for?

Here. How about this?

A shirt.

Yeah, it's the perfect size,

and I think it'll
look good on him.

Mm-hmm.

Uh-oh. What is it?

Nothing. I'm just, you know,
wondering,

as a present,
what does this say?

"It's cold outside.
Wear me."

You know, this is your
husband we're talking about.

And I just think that,
whatever this present is,

it should speak volumes.

Uh, It can't just say,
"I'm a nice shirt"?

Okay, come on.
I have an idea.

Let's go.

Anyone can buy a shirt and tie,

but for Frankie,
we need to find something...

special.

Imported Italian spices.

Remember how you went to Italy
for your honeymoon,

and he took you
to all those bistros?

Remember?
It's been 13 years,

and I'm still trying
to lose the weight.

This year...

you are bringing
the honeymoon to him.

Oh!

You really have
a knack for this.

Thanks. If only it paid money,

then I could actually pay you
back the rent I owe you.

I can lend you money.
I saved $3.46.

Aunt Anna needs
grown-up money.

Like...

at least $40.

Well, thank you, ladies,
for trying to help out.

Just don't forget about us

when you finally sell
one of your paintings.

Yeah.

Speaking of which...

Oh, my gosh.
What time is it?

- 1:30.
- I'm gonna be late. Here.

- I'm so sorry. I have to go.
- Do what you have to do.

- See you back at the house.
- Okay.

Next time, I promise,
extra hot chocolate.

Bye-bye!

All right,
let's go see Santa.

Excuse me.
I'm looking for Julia.

Yes.

I'm Anna Parisi.

I have an appointment.

Oh, yes, uh,
the new painter.

What can I do for you?

Actually, I am looking
for my first gallery show.

Uh-huh, and what experience
do you have?

I have a Masters from
The School of Visual Arts.

I have three years experience
as a studio assistant.

- I have two years...
- Who represents you?

Well, actually, uh...

I am between agents
at the moment,

but I brought
some of my work.

I specialize mainly
in contemporary realism.

Uh, the Hope Gallery is
a place for serious artists.

Oh, but I am.

It's a place for
names in the art world.

Respected artists,
not people on their way up.

Assuming that's the direction
you're going.

No offense.

How could I possibly
take offense to that?

Coffee.

Good idea.

- Not so fast.
- Oh.

Just tell Don you want
to set up a meeting,

and I'll be happy to go over
the campaign for him.

- Anna, how did it go?
- Ugh.

- Oh, that good, huh?
- Yeah.

Want a little pick-me-up?

- The usual?
- Yes, please.

Okay, that's a medium
roast coffee,

and a banana nut muffin to go.

Hey, hold on.
I've got a call ringing in.

There you go.

And thank you.

There's a little
something special

for your nieces in there,
on the house.

Thank you. That's so sweet.
They're gonna love it.

Sure.

Sir?

Hey, let me call you back
in five minutes.

Are all your cakes
pre-sliced?

Are you looking for something
for the holidays?

Actually, I kinda forgot
my assistant's birthday,

and I'm just not sure
what she likes.

Okay. Tell you what.
If it's all right with you,

I'll let you go ahead and
look around at what we have,

and I'll take
this young lady's order.

It'll just take a minute.

- One special, please.
- Okay.

Hi. Are you looking for
a special birthday treat?

Um, hello, and...

yes.

Ask for an off-the-menu
sampler.

- Excuse me?
- Eva doesn't advertise it,

but she has several over-the-top
cupcake flavors every day.

And she always
sells out, but...

Not bad.

I'm just trying to help, so...

Thanks, Eva!
Have a good day.

Morning, Eva.

- Here you go.
- Thanks.

Um...

I'll have an off-the-menu
sampler.

Well, all right then.

All that experience, and it's
like she didn't even care.

She didn't even look at my work.

Well, maybe you're just
showing the wrong stuff.

Have you ever thought
about presenting

some of the other
pieces you've done?

The Christmas stuff?

- It's good.
- But those aren't art.

Those are just paintings
that I do for fun.

They're illustrations.

Well, so? If it's
where your heart is...

I want to be taken seriously
as an artist,

and no gallery is
gonna hang paintings

of Santa Claus
or Christmas trees.

I'd put them up in
the restaurant in a heartbeat,

if you'd let me.

I'm close.
I know I am.

I've just worked too hard
to give up.

Just kills me that
I'm always late on rent.

Like you said, you could
always get a job shopping.

I'm serious.

Will you stop
worrying about it?

You're family.

Besides, that way
I don't feel so guilty

when I ask you to babysit
all the time.

True.

Like tonight?

I really have to
run by the restaurant.

We have been so busy.

And on top of all that,

now the restaurant
is supposed to cater

the mayor's
annual Christmas party.

You're kidding.
That's amazing.

It's stressful.

Don't even worry
about the babysitting.

You don't even have to ask.

Come here.

Hang in there.

All it takes is one person
to notice, right?

Your product is a vacuum.

I don't how young we can go
with the approach, Celia.

You know me and my team

will come up with
something brilliant for you.

- What is that, red velvet?
- I think it is.

- Marc's the best.
- Really good.

Believe me when I say

our goal is to make you
and your product successful.

Marc Rehnquist's office.

Of course, Mr. Maxwell.
I'll let him know.

Sounds good.

Okay, bye. What is it?

Edward's office just called.
He's on his way down here.

It sounded big.

Oh, and your mother
called again.

I'll call her back
when we're done.

Okay.

- Hello, sir.
- Edward.

Marc, we've got
a big problem.

- What is it?
- Nina Collins called.

She's having second thoughts
on the Cerulean Digital campaign

we pitched for next Christmas.

Second thoughts?

We've spent hundreds of man
hours developing that campaign.

And she thinks it's
too similar to this year's.

No, the problem is she doesn't
like anything we pitch.

- She is particular.
- She's indecisive.

She's gonna be in on Tuesday.
She wants to see what we have.

Six days?

What do you say, Marc?

You up for
a Christmas miracle?

Do you still want me
to get your mother for you?

Cancel all of
my meetings tomorrow

and book the conference room
for the entire morning.

Okay.

Nope.

"Personal shopper."

Huh.

It's the cupcake girl.

Oh, it's the guy who forgot
his assistant's birthday.

How were they?

I don't know.
I don't eat sugar.

Ah. Well, you don't know
what you're missing out on.

It seemed like she
had a good birthday,

which is what matters most.

Good.
Well, glad I could help out.

Yeah. Thanks again.

Have good day.

Thank you.
Merry Christmas to you.

Hey, welcome back.

I'll have a coffee, please.

Okay. And you're back
for some more cupcakes?

Actually,
they were such a hit,

I thought I might
try something new.

How about...
a dozen muffins.

What kind?

Surprise me.

I'll box 'em up.

All right. Thank you.

I don't understand.

Why?

Huh? Why do we
have to start over?

It's solid.

It's just like
this year's campaign.

I don't disagree,
but the fact is,

Nina Collins isn't happy.

And if she's not happy,
Edward's not happy.

And I'm not about
to lose this account

to one of our
competitors, so...

If she wants us to go
back to the drawing board,

that's exactly
what we're gonna do.

Now let's come up
with some new pitches.

Hey, how's it going in there?

We got some good stuff.

I hope so.

Have you made a decision?

About?

Uh, the company
Christmas present.

Remember?
It's your turn this year.

Oh, right.

Listen, if you've got
too much on your plate,

I can ask Terry
to cover for you.

No, no, of course not.

I'll take care of it, Edward.

Okay.

It's the 11th.

The gumball machines are
gonna take too long to order,

and we already did
the water bottles

with the company logo on it
a few years ago.

Okay. I'll think about it.

Fine, but the clock
is ticking.

Mom. You're in my office.

Yeah.

I'll leave you two.

- Hi, honey.
- Hi.

Hi.

Listen, I'm sorry
I haven't called you back.

It's just...
It's been crazy here.

So crazy that you haven't had
a moment in the last month

to call your mother back?

It hasn't been a month.

Oh. Maybe it has.

Look, I'm not gonna
hold you up here.

I was just
in the neighborhood,

and thought I'd drop in
and say hello.

And I was wondering...

what you're doing
for Christmas this year.

I don't know.

There's this big campaign
I'm working on, and...

Well, I have an idea.
Um...

How about you take
some actual time off

and come spend the holidays
with your family?

- I'll try.
- You always try.

Honey, do you know
that your sister and her husband

are flying in this year?

I mean, how long has it been
since we've all been

together for the holidays?

On Christmas morning,
we could all come downstairs

and open presents together,
just like old times.

And you could actually
see your nephews' faces

when they open
their gifts from you.

It...

Just think about it, okay?

Okay.

- Bye, honey.
- Bye.

Gifts.

Yes.

Hello?

Hi, is this Anna Parisi?

This is she.

I was looking to hire you
to help me...

Is this the Hope Gallery?

Wait. I'm sorry.
Do I have the right number?

I was looking for
the, uh, Christmas Gifter.

Oh, yes!

I'm sorry. That's me.

Great. I think I could
use your help.

Are you available
to meet today?

Oh. Uh...

Let me check
my busy schedule.

Oh, look at that.

Just had a cancellation
for this afternoon.

Is 2:00 okay?

My office is
at Madison and 50th,

if there's a place
you'd like to meet.

Actually, I know a place
right near there.

I'll text you the address.

Great.
I'm Marc, by the way.

Marc. Hi.
I'll see you soon.

Uh...

- Hi.
- Hi.

- Is he here?
- He's here.

- He's sitting right over there.
- Okay.

Okay. You look great.

I'm meeting someone, and then
I'll be back in the office.

Okay.

Hi.

James, let me call you back.

Cupcake girl?

You're the Christmas Gifter?

Anna.

Marc.

So what's going on?

Oh, Christmas is coming,
and I think I need your help.

Can't say I'm surprised,

after you saved
my assistant's birthday.

I've got a good feeling
about you, Anna.

Well, I'm glad. I just want
to make sure I can help.

So cute.

So do you have
a lot of clients?

Um, oh, yeah, I, uh...

Honestly,
you're my first one.

I'm actually an artist,
technically.

I just haven't been
able to, you know,

make a living at it.

So you decided to try
something new.

If you trust me,

I promise, I will do my best
to make your life easier,

and find thoughtful,
meaningful gifts

for the people in your life.

You rehearsed.

You could tell?

Just a smidge.

What do you charge?

Oh. Uh...

I actually haven't
thought that far ahead.

Would $30 an hour
be acceptable?

It would...

be acceptable.

Great.

Oh, wow. You have a spreadsheet
and everything.

There are 13 shopping days
left till Christmas.

There are 12 names
and 12 gift ideas.

Does it also say
who's naughty and who's nice?

Smart watch.
Didn't they just come out?

That's for my oldest friend,
Graham Ainsley.

We've been doing these
gift competitions,

trying to top each other
year after year.

We've been doing it since we
were roommates in prep school.

That's a long time.

Of course, it wasn't
smart watches back then.

Usually, we were so broke,
we would watch the Knicks games,

and eat ramen in the dorm room.

Anyway, last year I got him
a 70-inch flat screen TV,

and he got me
my own massage chair.

Did you need your
own massage chair?

No, not really.

But that's the point
of Christmas, right?

Giving?

Just start with the smart watch,
then we'll talk.

Okay.

Here is my credit card
and my business card.

It's got my cell phone
number on there

in case you have
any questions.

Sure.

Sorry.

This is Marc.

Uh, hold on.

Don't worry, Anna.
I trust you.

It's all gonna be fine.

Bye.

So...

what do you think?

Not bad.

Cute.

A little uptight.

The job.

Oh.

The job.

Well, I've got a list
and a credit card,

so how hard could it be?

Right.

Can I help you?

Yes, actually. I am looking
to buy a smart watch.

Oh. We've been sold out
of those for weeks,

but there's a wait list,
if you'd like to give it a try.

They should be back in stock
by February.

But I need it by Christmas.

I'm sorry.

But if you are into
high-end electronics,

perhaps you'd like to look at
the GPS-equipped keychains?

Or an alarm clock that
projects the weather report.

I know.
How about a massage chair?

No. That was last year.

Well, look around, and if you
see anything you'd like,

just let me know.

Thank you.

Ow.

Uh-huh.

The second elevator,
just right down the hall.

- Hi. Can I help you?
- Um, yes.

I'm looking for
Marc Rehnquist.

And who may I ask is calling?

Anna Parisi.

Okay. Hold on.

Yes, I have a Miss Anna Parisi
for Mr. Rehnquist.

Uh-huh.

Okay. Thank you.

Okay, if I can just have you
sign in right here.

Oh.

Hello?

Hey, come on in.

Hi.

- Anna.
- Is this a bad time?

I have a department meeting
in a couple minutes.

Were you able to get
the gift for Graham?

Yes.

There you go.

This doesn't look
like a smart watch.

Oh. They were sold out.

I went into five stores,
plus online,

and I couldn't find any.

That is a gift certificate
to the highest-rated

ramen restaurant
in the city,

plus two courtside
Knicks tickets.

Anna, I don't understand.

What was the point
of me giving you a list?

Right. Like I said,
they were sold out.

So you got him
a gift certificate?

Well, it didn't really
sound like you or Graham

needed any more
expensive gifts,

so I thought it might be
nice for the two of you

to spend some time together,

and, you know,
recreate some old memories.

And now that you're adults,

you don't have to eat
instant ramen

or stay home
to watch the game, so...

But that's not
what I asked you to do.

No, but personally...

I think that your friend
will appreciate these more than,

you know, a fancy TV
or a massage chair.

I'm sorry, it's just...

Maybe it would be simpler
if I just did it myself.

You know?

Are you firing me?

They're ready for you,
Mr. Rehnquist.

Just tell 'em
I'll be right there.

I don't know, maybe...

I'm not sure.

I just need some time
to think about it, okay?

I could always take it back
and get him something else.

No, I'll have Sandy
write you a check

for the work
you've already done.

Okay.

Um, uh...

Thank you.

I-I really do
have to get going.

Right. Okay.

Hey, maybe I'll see you
around at the bakery?

Maybe.

Will there be anything else,
Mr. Rehnquist?

Just some papers on my desk
I need messengered out.

All right.
Good night, Sandy.

- Thanks.
- Good night.

Hi, this is Sandy in
Marc Rehnquist's office.

I need a messenger pickup.

Girls, those are beautiful.

Our decorations are always
fancier than our friends.

That's 'cause we have
a real artist making ours.

Oh!

Well, decorations don't need to
be fancy or made by an artist.

It's about
the memories you make

and the thought
you put into them.

Well, at least
that's what I always thought,

but I guess some people
don't agree.

He didn't like the gift.

Okay. I know it's not exactly
what he picked out,

but it was good.

I'm sorry.

I'm not giving up.
I know I can make this work.

I just need more clients.

Maybe I'll make a website.

And do you think I could put
some flyers in the restaurant?

Of course.

Oh, no!

I'm trapped!

Marie, I think we may have gone
overboard on the paper chains.

A little.

Hey! Graham.

- How you doing, bud?
- What's up, man?

- It's so good to see you, man.
- You too.

Hey, listen. I can't stay.

Wife's waiting in the cab,
but I just...

had to thank you
in person.

For what?

For what?

Noodles and hoops, man!

You upgraded
our prep school tradition.

Oh, yeah. Yeah, right.
Yeah, that was, uh...

that was the idea.

The TV was cool,
but I gotta admit,

I haven't even opened it.
Already had one.

Well, listen, I gotta run,
but we gotta get together

after the holidays.

- Right.
- Okay?

- Yeah.
- You, uh, you going for work?

No, Hawaii.

Taking the family.
In-laws too.

You know,
'tis the season, right?

Right.

Hey, good to see you.
See you soon.

Yeah, it's good
to see you too.

Thanks again, man.
Great gift.

Hello?

It's Marc.

Marc.

Marc!

Hi.

I didn't wake you, did I?

No, no, no. I was just,
you know,

came back from a run
around the neighborhood.

I want to talk.

Can we meet at the bakery
in an hour?

Yeah.

Yeah, sure, of course.

Great. I'll see you then.

So I wanted to talk
to you about Graham's gift.

Listen, I've been thinking
about that, and I'm sorry.

I should've just asked you
what else you wanted to buy him.

I'm sorry. I overreacted.
I shouldn't have fired you.

You mean...

He loved it.

Oh? Oh!

Oh, that's great!

So instead of
second-guessing you,

I'm gonna give you more work.

Really?

Every year, the CEO picks
a different department head

to handle the company
Christmas gifts.

And this year,
it's your turn.

The problem is,
is there's hundreds of people,

and I have to pick
a gift for everyone.

Help me.
Where do I even begin?

Well, usually
I ask people questions,

but I think I'd look
pretty suspicious,

trolling the halls
of your agency,

asking strangers
what they want for Christmas.

Yeah. That would be
pretty strange, wouldn't it?

Yeah.

Unless...

I've got it.
The company Christmas party.

Oh, it's perfect. All the
employees are gonna be there.

There's gonna be food,
music, mingling.

It'd be a great
opportunity to...

To secretly interview
a hundred guests?

Let's just start
with a sampling.

My department.

Okay. That's more manageable.
When is it?

The 13th.

The 13th,
as in tomorrow night?

I know it's short notice,
but what do you say?

Be my date?

You know, for research.

Oh.

Well, you know, it's not
every day you get invited

to the Taylor Maxwell
Christmas party.

For research.

Why not?

He wants me to help pick out
the office Christmas present.

And he thought that if
I met everyone, it would help.

Last night, it sounded
like you were fired.

Well, it only takes
one person to notice, right?

- Come on.
- Where are we going?

I'm gonna take you to buy the
perfect outfit for the party.

I'm waiting right here.

♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪

♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪

♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪

♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪

Yes.

Merry Christmas.
Nice to see you.

Edward, Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas.
- Nice to see you.

Anna.

- Hi.
- Hi.

Thank you for coming.

My company Christmas parties

are a lot less exciting
than this one.

You know, just me.

Yeah, well, Secret Santa must
be pretty obvious then, huh?

Oh, let me just, uh, just...

What are you doing?

You look like you're about to go
to a pitch meeting or something.

Oh, it's just...
It's just the way I like it.

Do you ever relax?

Of course I relax.

Oh, yeah? When?

I just do.

Come on in.

All right. Let's do this.

That campaign
was a real success.

Everyone is proud of that one.

The numbers since...

Angie, are you doing anything
special for the holidays?

Just spending time
with the family.

My son says I work too much
sometimes.

Aww.

My mother-in-law
is visiting me.

Oh, you don't sound thrilled.

No, she's not
a bad person.

It's just, she used
to run a restaurant,

so she is very particular
about Christmas dinner.

Sharon has been
practicing for weeks.

Is that why there's been
a different dish

in the office kitchen
every other day?

I'm trying out new recipes.

Wait, wasn't there
something with...

Was it parsnips?

Yes. Creamed spinach
and parsnips.

- That sounds amazing.
- It was.

You're gonna impress your
mother-in-law with that one.

Thank you!

He stops here.
Look at this.

Look at him.

What did the
gingerbread man put on his bed?

A cookie sheet.

See, you have to limit the
height on the follow through.

Right. Limited follow through.

No, no, no. You don't
limit the follow through.

It's about the hands.

I still have no idea what
I'm supposed to get them.

It's hard to find
that one gift

that everybody would enjoy,
you know?

I mean, Brian likes golf,
Sharon's working on her cooking.

Everyone likes
something different.

You know, one thing I think
everyone would probably like

is a break.

What do you mean?

What do you think about giving
people time off this Christmas,

say the week between
Christmas and New Year's?

That way, Angie gets to spend
quality time with her son,

and Brian can play golf.

Sharon can entertain
her in-laws,

and Ben can just be
with his new baby.

It's one-size-fits-all,

and you don't have
to pre-order it.

- A week off, huh?
- Yeah.

I guess I do push my staff
to think outside the box.

But this is definitely
outside the box.

Just remember Graham.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Does that
cover everything?

Uh, just one more thing.

I was wondering
if you'd come to a decision

on the company Christmas gift?

- Actually, I have.
- And?

Well, after speaking with
all of you at the party,

I have a rather radical idea
I'd like to run by everyone.

Sharon, do we have
any flexibility

with company vacation days?

I know you're all anxious
to get back to work,

but we have an announcement

I think you're gonna
really gonna want to hear.

Marc?

Now, I know none of you
have received

the company Christmas gift
yet this year.

Probably because
they put me in charge.

So as a result,
there will be no gift.

Instead, all Taylor and
Maxwell employees will receive

one week off between
Christmas and New Year's,

fully paid.

This is great!

Does this mean you'll be
taking a week off, as well?

We'll see.

Merry Christmas.

They were laughing, smiling.

They really seemed
to enjoy the gift.

You were right.
Thank you.

You're welcome.

You earned it.

There's a little bonus
in there too.

If you need to get that...

No. I'll call 'em back.

Wow.

This really looks delicious.

Everything all right
over here?

Marie, your sister
wasn't kidding.

This is fantastic.

Well, I'm glad you like it.

Matter of fact,
if it's okay with you,

I'd like to order a couple pies
and take 'em back to the office,

say maybe three?

No.

Let's do five.

I'll get right on that.

Mm.

♪ Hoo-ooh ♪

♪ If I could have one wish
this Christmas ♪

♪ I'd only ask
to be with you ♪

♪ So tell me that
you'll be with me ♪

♪ When Christmas Eve
comes round ♪

♪ Old St. Nick and the
reindeer are coming to town ♪

- Merry Christmas, young lady.
- Hi.

♪ But, baby, you're the one
and only one ♪

♪ That I want around ♪

♪ So I sing ♪

♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪

♪ Quarter
in the wishing well ♪

♪ Wishing that this holiday ♪

♪ Will make you wait
to celebrate Christmas ♪

♪ Here with me ♪

This unit will be ready
for move-in on the first.

It's nothing fancy, but it's
clean and well-taken care of.

The light is amazing in here.
Great for painting.

Yep. This side gets indirect
sunlight almost all day.

You an artist?

In my free time.

I'm actually
a personal shopper.

Doesn't matter to me.
As long as the rent's on time.

May I ask why you're thinking
about vacating

your current apartment?

It's time for a change.

And there you have it.

Well?

I'm sorry.

You have clearly put
a lot of time and energy

into these pitches,

and I appreciate the effort,

but they're just not
what I'm looking for.

They're not personal enough.

I need something
timeless, special.

Of course.

We'll continue to work on it.

On that note,
we have another meeting.

Call me when you
have something.

Absolutely.

It's always a pleasure.

Take care.

Another meeting.

With who, huh?

Oh, wait, I know.
Our biggest competitor.

Look, look,
we don't know that.

- We?
- Let's all just take a break,

and then we'll regroup.

Hey, Eva.

I think I need one of
your off-the-menu cupcakes.

You got it.

What are you doing here?

Want to join me?

I think my company's
about to lose a huge client.

Uh-oh.

Yeah. I've done hundreds
of campaigns over the years.

I just don't know how to
give 'em what they want.

You?

I'm actually celebrating.

Okay, one eggnog
spice cupcake.

Wait. You ordered a cupcake?

Someone told me I didn't
know what I was missing.

And?

Mm.

She was right. Mm!

So what are you celebrating?

I am finally moving ahead
with my life.

New job, a new apartment,
new life.

What about your art?

Oh, well, you know.
It'll always be there.

It's just, I don't know.

Maybe it's time
for me to grow up.

You know, I haven't told
a lot of people this,

but I actually have
a degree in creative writing.

Really?

Yeah. Thought I was
gonna be the next Updike.

Tom Wolfe.

What happened?

People weren't exactly
climbing over each other

to hire a kid with
a creative writing degree.

So I took the only job
I could find.

A copywriter for
a small advertising agency.

You know, the funny thing is,
no matter how hard you try,

you can never predict
what will happen

or where you'll end up.

True.

So why personal shopping?

Oh, you should ask
my sister that.

Sounds like you're close.

Yeah, you could say that.

She's always encouraging me,
and she believes in me.

What about you?
Are you close with your family?

Well, my sister lives in Phoenix
with her husband and two boys,

and I haven't talked with her
in I don't know how long.

My parents live
out in Long Island,

and I talk to them
maybe once a month.

But you're gonna see them
on Christmas, right?

I gotta be honest.
I'm usually busy working.

On Christmas?

I know.

I don't see my family
all the time,

but I make sure to meet
at my sister's

every Christmas morning.

Yeah?

Maybe I should call my sister,
see how she's doing.

Promise me that you're
gonna make an effort

to see your family
on Christmas.

I mean, even if it's just
for a couple of hours.

Marc, promise me.

Wait. Aren't I your boss?

What are you doing right now?

I'm going back
to the office. Why?

- I have an idea.
- Oh, no.

- It's a good one.
- I bet.

I'm gonna go shopping for the
rest of the gifts on your list.

And you are coming with me.

Wait, wasn't the whole point
of me hiring someone

was so that I didn't
have to go shopping?

Oh, come on. No one's gonna
miss you for one hour, are they?

- One hour.
- I promise.

And then you can go back
to doing all that hard work

I know you enjoy
doing so much.

I'm gonna hold you to it.

Let's go.

♪ Hang the Christmas ♪

♪ Decorations ♪

♪ Let the season ♪

- ♪ Bring out the kid in you ♪
- Ooh, hats.

Put it on.
This one looks good.

- Nice.
- We'll get this one for you.

Come on. Let's see.

Oh, you look so cute.

♪ There's nothing quite
like spending Christmas ♪

♪ With you ♪

♪ Watch the twinkle ♪

♪ Of the tree lights ♪

♪ As the snow falls ♪

For Sandy.

I've got a better idea.

An e-reader?

Have you ever seen that
stack of books behind her desk?

Huh?

You really don't pay attention
to the little details, do you?

You've made your point.

♪ No candy canes
No stockings ♪

♪ Stuffed to the brim ♪

♪ Are sweet as you here
right at my side ♪

Okay, this is
what we need now.

This right here.

- For who?
- For you.

For me? You gonna help me
put the lights on?

I think the lights
are already included.

What, one strand,
two strands?

Well, that was
a productive day.

And according to this,

we've gotten gifts
for everybody on this list.

I could've never
done it without you.

Well, I could've done it
without you, technically,

but it was a lot more fun
this way.

Yeah, I agree.

So what's next?

Actually...

I think we're finished.

Really?

We got gifts for
all 12 people on the list.

Wow.

12 gifts.

I guess that means...

I guess we really
are finished.

You know, Anna, if you need
any recommendation or anything,

- I'd be happy to...
- Oh, yeah.

I'm thinking about putting up
a website, so maybe a review?

Absolutely.
Anything I can do.

Seriously, Anna, I...

Thank you.

Thank you. You know,
taking a chance on me.

And who knows? Maybe I'll
see you at Eva's one day.

Maybe.

Sorry.

Well...

Bye.

Hey.

- Hey.
- Hi.

Everything okay?

It's official.

My first job
has come to an end.

Well, now that you got one
under your belt,

I'm sure you could
take on more clients.

There's still eight days
till Christmas.

Yeah, you're right.

Unless it wasn't just
the job you enjoyed.

If you're not busy,
can we color?

I think that sounds
like a fantastic idea.

While you're at it,

would you mind doing
bath and bedtime too?

This mayor thing's
got me swamped.

Which reminds me.

Sunday, the 21st,
can you babysit?

If not, I can ask Mom.

No. Of course I'll babysit.

So what do we think, girls?

Three musketeers tonight?

Yeah!

Thank you.

Okay, Anna.

You win.

Oh.

Sorry. Hello?

Hey, Yvonne,
it's your brother.

Marc. What a surprise.

Mom said you were visiting.

Uh, yes.
Yeah, we got in Monday night.

Hey, are you free
for lunch tomorrow?

I'd love to catch up.

Lunch.

Is that surprising?

He's asking me to lunch.

I wonder what's
gotten into him.

Hold on.

So where should I meet you?

So what's up?

There's something
different about you.

I don't know what it is.
Are you sleeping okay?

Fine. How is everyone?

Well...

they're hoping you'll make it
out to the house for Christmas.

Oh, come on.

The boys wanna see
their Uncle Marc.

I know. It's just...

It's what? The world is
not going to fall apart

if you spend some time
with us, will it?

What's so funny?

Just sounds like something
someone I know would say.

So can I tell Mom
you're coming?

You can tell Mom
I'm seriously considering it.

Good. What are you doing
this Saturday?

I usually go
to the office for a bit.

We're going ice skating.
Why don't you come with us?

Are you kidding?

I haven't been ice skating
since we were kids.

Perfect. Then it'll be fun
for me to watch.

Can I bring someone?

What, like a date?

Like a friend.

Sure.

I don't see why not.

Who is it?

The guy who forgot
his assistant's birthday.

Ohh!

Marc.

Uh, coming!

I hope you don't
mind me stopping by.

I got your address
from your paperwork.

Anna, are you down here?

Anna?

Hey.

Hi. So this is
where you live?

Yeah. Uh...

Forgot to mention that
I live in my sister's basement.

It's not that bad.
It's cute.

It's cozy.

- You're close to family.
- Mm-hmm.

- Are these all yours?
- Yep.

Wow.

Wow.

Did you paint this?

It's really good.

Oh, that was just for fun.

For fun?

Look at the details.
It's incredible.

When we were little,

there was this farm
right outside of the city

that my parents used
to take me and my sister to

to go to see Santa
every year,

take pictures
and drink warm apple cider,

eat homemade donuts
by the fire.

I just always thought...

that's the way
Christmas should be.

You've got talent, Anna.

Thanks.

But that's not exactly
what I wanna be known for.

Are you sure? Because I think
you captured something

really beautiful here.

The reason why I'm here...

Did we forget
someone's present?

Actually, I added
some gifts to the list.

Oh.

This year, it looks like
I may be spending Christmas

with my family for the first
time in a long time,

and being that it's
all your fault...

Oh, hey, now.

I could really use your help

getting my family
Christmas gifts.

Can you ice skate?

Three months of lessons...
when I was nine.

Perfect. I'll pick you up
Saturday at 11.

Okay.

They're nice work. Really.

♪ Joy to the world ♪

♪ The Lord is come ♪

♪ Let Earth
receive her king ♪

♪ Let every heart ♪

♪ Prepare Him room ♪

Oh. Look!

Uncle Marc!

Hey, buddy.
How's it going?

Thanks for coming.

So are you gonna
introduce us to your friend?

Oh, yeah.

Eric, Yvonne,
Jackson, Cooper,

this is Anna, my friend.

- Hi.
- Does she help you skate?

Uh, well, actually, I'm the one
who's out of practice.

I haven't been on the ice
since I was about your age.

Well, I can definitely
help you with that.

I just might
take you up on that.

But you need skates first.

Oh, well, then why don't you
show me where I can get them?

Sure.

Where'd you get that hat?

Careful.

Don't worry, you'll be fine.

- Well?
- What?

You're gonna leave her to fend
for herself with the boys?

What about you?
Are you coming?

Of course.
Gotta show you how it's done,

like when we were kids.

- Come skate with me.
- Be careful with Uncle Marc.

Yeah, he sits
in an office all day.

He probably doesn't
exercise much.

Let's take off.
Come on.

I've got ya.

He's so good
with the boys, huh?

Oh, yeah.

I'm getting close.

I'm getting close.

They must be looking
forward to Christmas.

They are. It used to be
blocks and toy trains,

and now it's iPads
and Xboxes and whatever.

What about you?
Is there anything special

that you want for Christmas?

Honestly?

I just want the whole family
to be together for Christmas.

The whole family!

I'm right on your tail.
I'm right on your tail.

Well, maybe it will be
different this year.

Hey!

Whoa!

I can't believe you won!

How about we go again?

In a minute.
I better check on Anna.

You're just afraid
I'll beat you again.

That too.

You're really good.

Oh, I used to play hockey
in high school.

Did you? I can tell.

How about a little
hot chocolate break?

- Watch the skaters.
- Go with Daddy.

Careful now.

Do you wanna go for a lap?

Sure.

Just take my hand.

Here we go.

I got you.

We'll go nice and slow,
nice and slow.

Here.

There you go.

Perfect.

You got it.

How you doing? Good?

I think I'm getting it.

I think you are too.

There you go.

You got it! Come to me.
Come to me.

You got it.
Come to me, come to me.

Oh, there you go.

I actually think the boys
are gonna love their gifts.

Yeah? Even though they're
not getting their own,

I don't know,
drivable mini Ferrari's?

I'm not that over-the-top.

Someone should make
that Ferrari.

How cool would that be?

Oh, that's so beautiful.

I'd better take this.

Okay.

Hi, Mom.

Hi, honey. I know how busy
you are, so I'll, um,

cut to the chase.

I appreciate that.

I was just chatting with
your sister this morning,

and she told me
you brought a friend

to the ice rink
yesterday.

I guess the love of gossip
didn't skip a generation.

Yvonne seems to think
that you and this girl

had something.

Mom...

Yvonne seems to think
she's pretty special.

Well, she is pretty special.

See? I knew it.

Well, you have to bring her
to Sunday dinner.

Look, Mom...

Honey, come on.
You work too much.

You never take
any time for yourself.

If you have finally
found someone special,

I want to meet her.

I'll take that as a yes.

Mom...

6:00, Sunday night.

Do not be late.

Yes!

What is it?

My mom just invited us to
her house for dinner tonight.

Really? Us?

Well, I guess it would be
the perfect opportunity

to find out what everybody
wants for Christmas.

Really? You don't mind?

No. I think it'd be fun.

Great.

Coming.

Hi, Aunt Anna!

Okay, I have a lasagna
in the oven.

They both had baths last night,
so just skip it.

Oh, Marie, I can't
babysit them tonight.

I have dinner
with Marc's family.

What? But it's the 21st.

I have the mayor's
Christmas party tonight.

- Oh.
- You forgot.

Oh, I am so sorry.

I guess I've just been so busy
with the shopping thing,

I forgot what day it was.

Frankie's already there.

I have to leave in 10 minutes.

It's okay.
I'll just call Marc

and let him know
that I can't make it.

It's fine.

There'll be plenty of
other chances to meet them.

- You sure?
- Yeah.

Oh, thank you.
You are a lifesaver.

You be good. Okay?

Thank you.

Okay, girls,
go on and play.

Marc, hi, it's Anna.

I am so sorry to have to cancel
at the absolute last minute,

but I messed up.

I forgot I have to babysit
my nieces tonight.

Well, that's okay.
Why don't we just bring them?

Really?

Yes. My mom loves kids.

Plus they can hang out
with the boys.

Okay.

So we still on for 5:00?

Sure.

Great. I'll see you then.

Bye.

Hey, girls!

Who wants to do Aunt Anna
a really big favor?

- Hi.
- Hi.

Do I look okay?

I'm not sure.

Oh. Uh, is something wrong?

Yeah.

You're missing this.

- Marc!
- Open it.

You didn't have to.

Would you just
open it, please?

Marc.

Think of it as
a token of my appreciation

for all the time and effort
you've put into this job.

Okay.

All right.

Thank you.
It's beautiful.

Besides, we're not done
shopping for my family yet,

so you should get
something extra out of it.

Well, that is
very sweet of you, but...

I'm actually enjoying it.

Yeah. Me too.

Hey!

Who are these
little beauties?

These are my nieces.

This is Sophia,
and this is Bella.

Hi, Sophia. Hi, Bella.

Ladies, you ready?

♪ Angels we have
heard on high ♪

♪ Sweetly singing
o'er the plains ♪

♪ And the mountains in reply ♪

What do you ladies think?
This is where I grew up.

♪ Gloria ♪

♪ In excelsis Deo ♪

Just around this corner,
and there it is.

Oh, wow.

♪ Him whose birth
the angels sing ♪

♪ Come adore on bended knee ♪

♪ Christ the Lord
the newborn king ♪

♪ Gloria ♪

Whoa.

You could fit our house into
this house a hundred times.

I don't know about that.
Maybe 50?

Okay. Okay, enough of that.

Now, remember,
we are to be polite,

and on our best behavior,
okay, ladies?

Okay.

So you ready to
go meet the family?

Let's do this.

So, Anna, tell me,
how did you and Marc meet?

Funny story, actually.
Marc hired me to help him...

To help run the office.

You know, like filing, sorting,
those kind of things.

Right. Lots of office work.

She's also a really
talented artist.

She has lots of
amazing paintings,

all sorts of
Christmas scenes and...

Oh, well,
those are just for fun.

Most of my work
is more contemporary.

Honey, why don't you just
stop fiddling with that thing?

I wanted to get a picture since
we have the whole family here,

but this thing isn't working.

May I?

You just need to rotate it
a few more...

There you go.

Thank you.

Maybe you should ask Santa
for a new camera

for Christmas, hmm?

And what about you? Is there
anything special you want?

No.

I have my whole family here.

I have everything in the world
I could possibly want.

Case in point.

That is the last time the whole
family sat for a portrait.

And that was before Marc
went off to prep school.

And then there was college,

career...

Time just flies.

Uh, don't look at that, okay?

But you look so cute.

That's the roast.
Time for dinner, everyone.

Okay.

Sophia, what do you
have to say to Marc?

Thank you for dinner.

Your mom's pie
was super delicious.

I'll be sure to tell her.

Go on inside.
I'll be right in.

'Kay. Night.

Tonight was a nice night.
Thank you for having us.

Are you kidding?
It was great of you to come.

My mom loved having you.

She really likes you.

The whole family does.

Everyone.

Marc.

Yes?

I'm gonna need my niece back.

Oh. Right.

Well...

Good night.

Good night.

So how was last night?

If I never see another
chaffing dish again,

it'll be too soon.

Someone's in a good mood.

Yeah. I guess
I just got inspired.

So how was dinner
with the boyfriend?

He's not my boyfriend.
He is my client.

You just had dinner
with his family.

That hardly falls within
the job description.

Look, it's okay if you like him.

Hey, I think it's great.

You deserve a smart,
successful guy.

Okay. Maybe a little.

I knew it.

But I'm working for him.
He is my boss.

For now.

Nina. What a surprise.

Nina and I were
just discussing the situation.

Look, we've worked well
together for many years,

so I wanted to be
upfront with you.

Okay.

Do you know how much business
we do in December alone?

Actually, I do.

And I'm sure
you also know

that several of your competitors
have already made overtures

to my office,
trying to get our business.

Nina, I know we haven't exactly
hit what you're looking for.

Next year's
Cerulean Christmas campaign

needs to be something
simple but special, Marc.

Something memorable.

Stop trying to sell.

Find me something to feel.

We'll get there.
I promise you.

For the sake of our relationship
and of the future,

I hope you're right.

Your team has one more shot
to give us something great,

or we're bringing
our business elsewhere.

Good day, gentlemen.

Marc...

I know.

Believe me, I know.

Something to feel.

Something to feel.

I got it.

Can you reschedule my 11:00?
There's something I need to do.

Sure, Mr. Rehnquist.

Marc. Is everything okay?

I need a favor.

We spent the better part
of the last three months

pitching Cerulean
our best ideas to no avail.

You know why?

They don't want our best ideas.

They don't want
slick ad campaigns.

They don't want us
to sell anything or anyone.

This campaign
is about feeling.

Sure, they want to sell laptops,
but first and foremost,

they want their buyers to
feel joy, goodwill towards men.

And here is how
we're going to do it.

Marie, come in.

Marie, since when do you kno...

Marc!

Anna, hi.

Hey, I-I know
I should've called.

I just...
I had to come right over.

All right.
What are you doing here?

These are for you.

Thank you.
These are gorgeous.

I'm glad you think so because
I want this to be a big moment.

Oh.

I think you and I
make a great team.

So do I.

Which gave me a good idea.

I think it's time...

Yeah?

That you and I work together
on something

a lot bigger
than my Christmas gifts.

Okay.

What?

Go ahead.

What is that?

That's the art for next year's

Cerulean Digital
Christmas campaign.

Remember that account
we were about to lose?

My team and I were struggling
coming up with something.

Well, something wonderful
to pitch to the clients.

And then I remembered
your painting and thought

what a great way to
strike an emotional chord.

It's exactly what
we'd been missing.

You went behind my back.

Anna, I sold your art
as the centerpiece

of one of the most prominent
tech campaigns in the country.

But I told you.

I painted this for fun.
I-I painted this for myself.

Do you know how hard
I've worked

to get people to take me
seriously as an artist?

This is taking you seriously.

You'd be able to get
any job you wanted

in the graphic design world.

It's great money,
great exposure,

everything you've always wanted.

It's always about business
with you, isn't it?

What are you talking about?

I actually thought
you had changed,

that you were opening up
and connecting with people,

but it's always about
the bottom line with you.

Anna, I was trying
to help you.

No. You were trying
to help your account.

I mean, how did you even get...

Marie.

- Anna, please, pl...
- Stop.

I'm sorry. It...

I just need some time
to think about this.

Anna, please.

Just...

Just go, okay?

Okay.

I'm sorry. I...

Hi. I'm calling about
the studio apartment.

Is it still available?

Should I messenger this over,

or would you prefer
to hand deliver it?

Huh?

It's Anna's Cerulean contract.

Oh. Oh, don't messenger that.
I'll take care of it.

Um, I'm gonna take off
for the evening,

unless there's
something you need.

No. No, I'm good.
Everything's covered.

Including all of your
family's Christmas gifts?

Better call up Anna.

It's Christmas Eve.

You're really leaving?

Do you have somewhere to go?

I called, and they said
the apartment

could be ready earlier,
if I wanted it, so...

I'm gonna move in
after Christmas.

Look, I know you're mad,
but I was hoping

that we could at least
talk about what happened.

You knew how I felt
about those paintings.

I just thought that if someone
finally recognized your work...

The only thing
that Marc recognized

was an opportunity
for himself.

You know, all this time,
I just thought he was changing,

that maybe my first impression
of him was wrong.

Have you ever thought
that maybe he does wanna help?

I need to be alone, please.

- Merry Christmas.
- Uncle Marc!

What are you two still
doing in your pajamas?

We slept over.

Mom said Santa would know
we were at Grandma's.

Santa's pretty good
about that kind of stuff.

Really on top of it.

Good morning! Oh!

It's so good to see you
bright and early like this.

Yeah.

Would you like some coffee?

Yeah, coffee would be great.

Ooh, what's this?

Hey, you two!
Those go under the tree!

We're opening presents
as a family this year.

I was hoping
we might see Anna today.

She's such a lovely girl.
So talented too.

Yeah.

What's she doing
for the holiday?

I don't know.

Honey, what happened?

I don't want to talk about it.

Uh, careful with that.
That might be fragile.

Is it? Is it for me?

A dollhouse!

Wait, wait, wait.

Aw!

- Anna helped me pick it out.
- Excellent.

She's really good at it.

Okay, Mom, it's your turn.

Oh, all right. Um...

I guess this one.
Is this okay?

That one's from me.

Oh.

Oh! Look!

I'll use it for my tomatoes.

I mean, Anna, it's gorgeous.

Will you save a few for me
after they grow?

I always do.

Okay, my turn.

Oh, Mom, it's gorgeous.

I made it myself.

It's really nice, Mom.

Oh, thank you, Anna.

Frankie, will you help the girls
set up their new dollhouse?

Come help me in the kitchen.

Come on.
You don't think I know

when you're pretending
to have a good time?

I'm sorry. It's just...

I have so much on my mind.

Look, I know
the Santa Claus painting

wasn't the type of art
you planned on showing people.

Then why did you do it?

Because it's good.

And if that's
where your heart is,

if that's what inspires you,

then who cares
what some gallery thinks?

What's important is that
you're true to yourself.

I believe in you.

And Marc believes in you too.

I know what you think
about him,

but if you could've heard
the way he talked about you

when he came into
the restaurant the other day...

I don't know what you did,

but he is crazy about you.

You think I should call him?

It is Christmas.

You're right.

It's Christmas.

I can't just call him.

I'm so sorry.
I have to go.

Go? Where...
Where are you going?

I was just about
to put in the ham and...

I know, Mom.

I'm so sorry, but there's
something I have to do.

Where are you go...
Where...

Where...
Where is she going?

Probably to see
her new boyfriend.

Anna has a boyfriend?

Mm-hmm.

- Whoa! No way!
- Let me see.

Oh, this is great, Jack.

Now we can do science
experiments together.

Ohh!

Top of the line, Dad.

You can take all
the family photos you want.

Where do you put the film in?

You just push here.

- And there it is.
- Ah!

I know it's not much, but...

The very best present of all

is just the fact
that you're here.

And that we're all together
as a family.

Well, almost all.

I'll get it.

Anna.

- Marc, hi.
- Come on in.

Thank you.

I hope I'm not interrupting.

I know it's Christmas
and everything.

But...

I need to thank you...

for believing in me and...

and for helping make
my dreams come true.

I, uh...
You're welcome.

And I wanted to give you this.

What?

- Hi.
- Hi.

Oh...

Actually, this is
for the whole family.

- Wow. Thank you.
- Oh, how nice.

Merry Christmas.

What is it?

Anna got us all a present.

I wanna open it!

Uh, no, no, no.
Come on.

We're gonna go and open it
in the other room.

Come on, let's go.

Anna, wait.

I need to apologize.

No. No, it's me
who should apologize.

I was, um, a little dramatic.

No. You had every right
to be upset.

I should've asked you
to use your painting.

I guess I just got blinded
by trying to please the company,

and your artwork
was just so good.

Anna, you have to know
that I would never, ever

do anything to hurt you.

Doesn't mean
you weren't right.

Really?

You gave me
an amazing opportunity.

I mean, not only for exposure,

but also to open me up
to new possibilities.

Art is about creativity
and being a free spirit.

It's not restrictive or rigid,
so why should I be?

Those are certainly two words
I would never use

to describe you.

What words would you use?

Smart, thoughtful,

caring,

endlessly imaginative.

Marc, Anna! Come see!

Welcome.

After speaking to each of you,

there was something very
specific that everyone wanted.

Family.

Look at it. It's...

It's almost perfect.

Just one thing missing.

Mom, Anna did an amazing job.

What could possibly be missing?

Simple.

Anna's not in it.

Maybe next year, huh?

All right, everybody, um,
I think dinner's probably ready.

You will join us for dinner,
won't you?

Of course.

Good.

Come on.

You know,
I agree with my mom.

I would really like it if you
were around next Christmas.

You would?

Yeah.

Only...

not as my Christmas gifter.

No?

No.

But the best Christmas gift
I've ever gotten.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.