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When Mary and Joseph arrived at Bethlehem,

things didn't look too good at all.

There were so many other people there to be counted

that all of the hotels and inns seemed to be full up.

There was no room anywhere.

I know Mom!

The innkeepers let loose some sheep

to make room for Mary and Joseph in the stables.

Bah, bah, bahhh.

The Shepherds watched their flocks.

Do not be afraid.

I have great news for you.

Today Jesus has been born.

He is the savior of the world.

You will find him lying in a manger

in a stable in Bethlehem.

Just follow the star and it will take you there.

Oh Shepherds, how did you know we were here?

While we were watching our sheep,

the sky lit up with angels,

and they told us that you were here.

Alison, my halo fell off.

Here let me help.

Thank you.

And here come the Wise Men.

Looks like we're not ready for prime time yet!

Oh Wise Men, I am sure the baby is thankful

of your gifts and the blessings from your hearts.

Uh. .. There's a, a real baby here.

Wow, upping the production values.

This isn't part of the play David.

Is the baby's parents here in the congregation?

Han, go get my phone.

It's in my blue purse in the church.

Guys, I haven't been here for much rehearsals,

but what's going on?

I'm sorry, the play's over.

Who leaves a baby in a manger?

Look through the crowd.

What am I looking for?

Most likely a young mother. Or a couple.

She'll likely be scared, or upset. Go!

No actually, don't do that.

I'm sorry?

Brock Clayson. South Lake PD.

I'll take the baby. Thank you.

Go ahead, David.

Alison Hensley, Child Safety Officer,

so thank you officer, but I've got this.

Ma'am, I'm not going to get into

an authority match with you here, okay.

Who are you calling ma'am?

I'm not going to ask again.

You need to give me the child.

All this because you say so,

and you haven't even shown me a badge?

Is that how you do things?

It's Christmas Eve.

I don't think either of us brought our badges

to a Christmas play.

You keep that on you just in case

a child falls at the playground?

No, I came straight from court this afternoon.

Can I ask why you two are squabbling over here

more than this baby?

Good grief, why is there a baby?

Yes Chief. I was trying to explain to this lady,

that this unwanted, abandoned child is a police matter,

and that she needs to relinquish the baby.

Jane, I don't know who this guy is, but he's seriously

slowing down our chances of finding this baby's parents.

All right, all right, okay.

Alison, this is Brock.

New to the force, just transferred onto the town unit.

Brock, this is Alison. Alison is an officer

for Child Aid and Safety right here in town.

Neither of you are more important than the other.

I have to say that now, because I was told that

in my sensitivity training.

Try to focus on the actual problem.

You can process the baby,

and you can handle the crowd. Clear?

Fantastic.

Everyone gets a participation trophy.

I'll check the crowd.

I'll take the baby to the hospital.

Make sure she's okay, and see if anyone

is trying to find her.

Smart.

The problem, Barry, is that the mother might show up.

Nine times out of ten they most likely do.

She could be homeless or hungry, or just confused.

We need to make sure that one of us

is at the station in case she comes in.

And I fully support your idea.

This is not me challenging you.

I want to empower you to make the best choice.

Did you attend the same mandatory

kid gloves training as the chief?

They gave us tote bags, surprisingly nice. Oh wait.

I wrote something down here.

I can't do this right now. I gotta go.

No no no!

Do you ever feel under appreciated?

Doctor's here, I really gotta go. Merry Christmas.

Hi doctor, I'm Officer Alison Hensley.

I brought the baby in.

Of course. First thing's first.

She's great. Healthy, happy.

She was a bit hungry, but the nurses are feeding her

right now, so by all accounts, she's perfect.

And were there any records on file? Information?

They ran a quick check, but nothing.

Hi doctor, Brock Clayson.

I'm heading up the abandoned child investigation.

I'd like to ask you a few questions.

So sorry, this is sort of his thing.

We can handle this.

I highly doubt that.

If you two are done, I have quite a bit of work ahead of me

before I can get home to spend Christmas with my family.

-Of course. -Sorry.

The baby is just upstairs.

You can take her whenever you're ready.

Thank you.

You can call the chief if you'd like.

I was told I was heading this investigation up.

I don't need to call the chief, because my supervisor

already explained to her this is a Child Safety case,

and I'm heading it up.

Then I guess technically the case is open

until one of us is first to respond.

Looks like.

Really? We're racing now?

What are we twelve?

Yeah, you're right. What are we doing?

Both caring I think.

Ahhh, owwww!

That'll teach me!

-I'm here for the baby! -I'm here for the baby!

Actually I was first, so I'm here for the baby. Thank you.

You weren't.

I clearly beat you, even with your little games.

Accept it.

Okay. I'm just going to let you guys do your thing.

I'm just going to grab the baby.

That would be great. Thank you.

You know, you should really carry yourself better.

You're technically an officer.

What do you mean technically?

You don't think child protection is an official thing?

Of course I do. That's why I do actual police work.

Shhhhhhh.

No mommy and daddy should be having any fights

in front of brand new little ears.

Oh no, this isn't my husband.

-Definitely not. -We work together.

Oh, you're the police officers.

Oh, I'm so sorry. I thought you were the Turners.

Sorry, I'll go get Joy now.

Joy?

Yeah, uh huh.

When I saw her she's just this little bundle of joy.

It just kind of stuck.

No this, this baby is Madeline.

I'll be right back.

She was just going to give that baby to complete strangers.

That's exactly what I was thinking.

Good to see you're not that bad at your job.

Thanks.

Look, we should probably call a truce on this.

I don't see any reason why we can't work on this together.

Truth be told, we'll need all the help we can get at,

especially at Christmas.

You're right. Truce.

Good, you're both here.

They're getting the baby now, and then Brock and I

will take her over to child services.

Well, that's as good a segue as any.

What's wrong?

Much like your play tonight, there's no room at the inn.

Christmas Eve.

Every foster home is filled, so we're trying to contact

an out of town place to see about a short term.

I'll take her.

Alison, are you sure?

Yeah, I only have to see my mom tomorrow.

Other than that, I am painfully free.

I can help.

We're working on this together right?

Not complaining. I'll take the help.

Look at that!

The baby has a home for Christmas,

and the two of you will have a wonderful experience,

knowing you helped out this child.

Second time's a charm!

Oh! May I?

Oh sure. Of course!

There you go.

Didn't even ask who he was. Just handed her right over.

Who's a special baby?

Is it you? Is it you?

Brock, you've started looking into the parents?

Yes ma'am. I've checked through the records.

Checked upstairs, nothing yet.

After you get this baby settled,

why don't you head to the station,

see what's been filed in the last twelve hours.

It's possible this baby was in a stolen car.

You know, it's most likely a young couple,

or mom who just didn't know what to do.

I'd sure like to believe that.

Barry, if you're finished playing grandpa, you're my ride.

I guess I am aren't I?

Is the mean lady saying we're done?

Okay, I packed you guys receiving blankets,

some formula, diapers, and all that.

Thank you. Appreciate it.

No problem.

Listen guys, really, Thank you for doing this.

It's a wonderful help.

And hey... Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas Barry.

Merry Christmas Joy!

-Shall we? -Okay.

Oh, ah, do you guys have a proper car seat?

Ah, sorry. Hospital rules.

You can't take a baby out of here without a proper car seat.

Absolutely. Do you a car seat we could borrow?

I can call my brother. He has like a billion kids.

I'm sure he has one I can borrow.

Are you sure this is Joy though, though?

Yeah.

Yeah yeah yeah. That's Joy.

-Bye. -Bye.

You know, if you want, I can go get another blanket

from the nursery. It would be warmer.

Joy seems all right.

Sticking with Joy then?

It's as good a name as any right?

Here.

Oh, honestly. It's okay.

I don't mind.

Thanks.

My brother should be here any minute.

So you're new to the town?

Just transferred on Wednesday actually.

That must have been tough for the family?

Especially at Christmas.

I actually moved here to be closer

to my brother and his family.

Oh. No better half?

No. It gives me more time to focus on my career.

Plus, I don't mind covering the holidays.

A lot of cops have families

so they can be there with their kids.

That's very sweet of you.

That's actually my first name.

Officer Sweetheart.

Everyone kept making fun of me.

That's the real reason why I transferred.

So naturally, you over compensated

and gave yourself the name Brock?

Too much?

A little. But it suits you.

How about you?

Have you always been a bleeding heart?

If by bleeding heart you mean I wanted to

protect children, and make sure they're safe, then yes.

And your other half?

A little forward to assume that I'm married.

That's just how Officer Sweetheart rolls.

Not married.

Can't say this is exactly how I expected

to meet your new family.

This is my brother Clark.

Clark, this is Alison. She's an officer with Child Safety.

Finally, someone doing some actual protection work.

Thank You! Someone who appreciates what I do.

How are you two related again?

Let's just say when I was little I just wanted

a baby brother so badly that mom and dad

brought him home one day.

A newly adopted baby brother with some major attitude!

Be careful what you wish for.

We're working on a case together,

hence why I called you.

It's also Christmas so why else would you call me?

If you give me your keys, I'll go install the car seat.

-Red SUV. -Thanks.

You need help with that?

I'm good!

After our third one that's when I finally figured stuff out.

Holler if you need an expert.

Oh man, who could ever leave this little angel?

Hard to imagine right?

I'm hoping it was done out of love.

I like to think that good or bad,

any decision we make about our kids starts with love. Right?

You two have a different outlook on life.

Oh yeah. I definitely have the rosier pair of glasses, right?

I think Brock's glasses are half empty.

Well, yeah.

Plus you're catching him at the worst time of the year.

I don't think this case is making it any easier.

He used to lean on mom and dad more,

but there are just some things he keeps buried inside.

What do you mean?

Well, it's not my place to say it.

But, ah, my brother had a rough start in life.

We poured as much love as we could into him.

He's usually good when he lets his guard down.

But it takes him a long time to trust new people.

He's been let down a lot.

All set.

Great! Thank you for letting us borrow it.

My pleasure. Anything for this little lady.

I told the kids you'd stop by tomorrow

to watch them open their Christmas stockings. Yes?

I have to work part of the day, but I'll make sure

I at least come by the house at some point.

Great. Happy roads.

Happy roads.

Alison, nice to meet you. And you too.

And if you want to come by tomorrow

for Christmas dinner, pretend to be this guy's date.

We'd all be very shocked.

Okay, you can go now.

Merry Christmas!

Your brother seems really nice.

I'll follow you to your house?

Sounds good.

Here, it's getting colder out.

Oh. Thanks.

How are we going to put this on?

I'll put the stuff inside.

Quiet!

What's wrong?

She's sleeping.

What do we do?

I honestly don't know? Do we leave her?

And wait with her in the car all night?

There's no way people do that.

Well how do we get her out without waking her up?

Well, I use to be on the bomb squad.

Good to know.

No, I'm saying, I could probably bring her in

without waking her up.

You think?

Yeah. I'm confident.

Okay. Do your thing. What do you need from me?

Maybe just clear a path.

Okay. I'll get the door.

Perfect! Let's do this.

Hey.

You're very brave.

Ah! I failed.

What's wrong?

The bomb went off.

Oh wow.

Why did you smell it? I just told you.

Put her on your bed.

What? No, you have to change her!

Where?

On the couch.

Okay. Now what?

Blanket.

Okay.

All right. There you go. Okay.

We need to get this off.

You know what? It's actually not that...

Wow!

Did this baby eat at Sully's diner?

Uck! Here.

What do you mean here?

Take it. Come on, I need a new one.

Uck!

Hurry! I don't know what I'm doing here.

Okay, okay.

It's a healthy diet.

Here.

What is this?

-Here. -What do I do with these?

Wipe her.

I'm going to need more.

-Like this? -Yeah.

Not bad right?

Looks good to me. Not a bad team.

Yeah.

Hopefully whoever gets her gives her the love she needs.

Well, hopefully we find her family and help them

figure out what they need to get back on track.

You know when we find the parents, if they're even

still around, they'll have to be prosecuted, right?

I thought we were going to work together on this?

We did, but that doesn't mean going along with your

gumdrop happy ending version.

There are laws.

I knew I couldn't work with you.

You know what?

You stay here and watch over the baby.

I'm going to head down to the station and find out

more on these, of course, misunderstood,

but incredible parents.

You know what? Just try not to arrest anybody on Christmas Eve.

Merry Christmas.

Every year, huh?

Every Christmas.

As long as it's not socks, Kip, we'll be good.

Sorry, I got them because you're always complaining

your feet are cold when we're out.

Plus, look.

I hope that's the self-destruct button.

No, they heat up.

Oh, that's actually kind of nice.

Thank you, Kip. That's very thoughtful.

Merry Christmas.

Hey! Merry Christmas!

Oh, hi. Brock, right?

Yeah. Hey.

We're just doing the usual gift exchange

with the usual Christmas crew.

You are welcome to come and join us if you like?

That's very kind of you but

I'm on a bit of a time sensitive case.

Right. The Christmas baby.

How's that going?

Trying to locate the parents.

Has anyone called in anything unusual?

Car accident or a homicide?

Yeah, nothing's come in.

Would you like a hand?

No thank you.

I thought I'd go through recent logs here,

but you're right, there's nothing here.

I think I'll head down to the church.

See if I missed something.

You sure you don't need a hand?

No I'm good. I'll do this one alone. Thank you.

All right. Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

All right. I'm up.

Right.

Merry Christmas.

Oh! Thank you lord.

Okay, I'm just going to set you down. Okay?

All right!

I got toys, a baby mat, and a bouncy chair.

These are the trifecta of parenting.

Now let me at that baby!

Thank you so much for coming. I'm so sorry

to take you away from the kids, I just...

She wouldn't stop crying...

You're okay.

Dan is reading them 'The Night Before Christmas',

and honestly, this is the only night of the year

they go to sleep without a fight.

How cute are you?

Wow. That so easy for you

Don't beat yourself up. Takes practice, that's all.

Took me many a year to earn this black belt.

Any luck finding the parents?

I guess I just thought it would come easier to me.

Here watch.

Oh no. She's finally happy.

You hang onto her.

Teach a woman to fish, and all that, look.

Okay. Slight adjustment.

Just going to pull your elbow a little bit.

Aim for the base of the neck.

Give it a second.

Wow. Look at that. Instant pro.

Sorry, I don't know why I'm crying?

Still take your coffee black?

Ah, come on.

It's bad enough that you mess with the church

on a regular day. But on the eve of his son's birthday

that's like a super sin.

Just me father.

Sorry, I should have knocked.

I didn't think anyone would be here this late.

Sorry Officer.

I thought it was some kids messing around.

Unfortunately, I'm not getting many leads,

so I thought I'd have another look around.

Fresh eyes.

So, no luck helping the baby?

I'm sorry to hear that.

Thanks. I appreciate that.

I'll be out of your hair in no time.

Unlike you, I don't have a busy day tomorrow.

You're new here, right?

Yes sir. Just transferred.

I grew up in a town nearby.

Well, welcome. I hope you like our quiet town.

Yeah. I think it's just what I need right now.

Is that an acceptable response?

They're all acceptable.

When it comes to what you believe in,

there's no right or wrong.

Good to know.

You a good person? Do the right thing?

Yeah. I think so.

Then that's really all my boss cares about.

Look. You like helping people.

He likes people who help people.

And remember, my door is always open.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, Father.

Good morning.

Merry Christmas.

How's the baby?

Been up all night.

If she's awake, why are we whispering?

I wanted to see how long you would do it.

You must be exhausted.

Honestly, I'm not.

I've lost a lot of sleep in life but this was

the best reason to lose sleep.

Any luck with Joy?

Unfortunately nothing.

It's like she just appeared.

Look, I'd like to apologize for yesterday.

I know I get set in my ways.

No, it's fine. I do too.

We're both just trying to protect Joy in our own way.

What's in the bags?

Um, well I didn't get much sleep either last night.

Not a lot is open over the holidays, so keep that in mind.

The options for kids' toys was a little limited.

This is technically the gas station's mascot,

but I figured Joy is still around zero,

so she'd probably be able to enjoy its basic shapes.

That's very sweet.

I also got you a little something.

Oh, just what I asked Santa for.

That's not all.

Really?

Don't get too excited. Remember my options.

But, I did remember when I was putting in the car seat,

your wipers were a little warn out, so...

Oh... Thanks.

I put them on for you already.

Honestly that might be the best Christmas present

I've had in years.

Car maintenance is not my strength.

I have this other thing.

I know babies like these. It it feels kind of stupid.

Oh my goodness.

Brock, you made a mobile!

Yes! I couldn't remember what it's called.

It's not great, but it should spin.

I just know she had a rough night.

I didn't want her Christmas to be ruined too, you know.

What?

You're not a jerk.

And that was almost a compliment.

It's Christmas miracles for both of us.

Why don't I get us some breakfast?

Actually, I grabbed some Christmas food.

Do you prefer Christmas nachos?

Or Christmas hot dogs?

Yes!

And then I see this guy.

Huge, I mean I was a kid, but I still think he was

around nine feet tall.

He walks back to the lady, hands her the watch and says

"I believe this is yours".

Ever since then I knew I wanted to be a cop.

You think he practiced that?

Practiced what?

Like that line.

You said he chased the guy who stole it

for a couple blocks.

So clearly, he had some time to come up

with it on the way back.

Yeah maybe?

I never thought of that.

I probably would have said "His time ran out".

Or "It was his time to pay the price".

What would you have said?

I don't know? Here's your watch.

You should really carry some pepper spray?

Come on, that sucks.

Do a pun!

All right. Ah...

I guess I would say something like

"I guess he thought time could fly."

Oh, sorry, I forgot to tell you.

He ran out and got hit by a car.

He flew like four feet in the air.

The watch was okay.

How about you?

What made you want to get into this?

It happened by accident really.

I just kept helping people.

Eventually I was told about this job,

and while I was waiting in the waiting room,

I was literally helping a kid with her homework.

Barry didn't even interview me.

He said "You are the right person for this job".

After that, I took some night classes

and I got my degree.

Born for it.

It's okay. You've been at it all night. Let me.

What? Am I doing it wrong?

I just never pictured Christmas being like this.

Just this one or every one?

I've been so focused on my career.

But when I look at Joy, I just...

Sorry what was that?

She likes it when you sing to her.

It's been a long time since the Academy choir but...

Hello! Merry Christmas everyone! Look at this.

Look how happy you are!

Oh, and look who's had a good visit!

She's been no trouble at all, actually.

In fact, I was thinking, if all the foster homes

are still full...

That's actually why I came by.

Candace's has some space.

Oh. That's great right?

Yeah.

Free us up to figure things out.

Yeah.

I mean, it's good news, right?

Yeah. Perfect.

I'll get her stuff together.

Hey Barry, Alison and I can drop Joy off at Candace's.

Are you sure? It's Christmas.

Yeah, it's on the way to my brother's.

Well, okay. That's great!

I'll text you the address.

Thanks.

Well all right then little lady!

I guess I'll have some time to locate your parents

before the big hearing.

Wait, what hearing?

Child Protection Services hearing.

If no one claims her by then, she'll go into the system.

I didn't know that.

Sorry about that. It is protocol.

All right. I've got her things together.

Change of plan. Car seat's in your car.

Do you want to drop of Joy together?

Sure. Let me get dressed.

Well, I'll be taking off.

Merry Christmas.

One second!

Jess, is this the same ball I asked you to put away?

Sorry Candace.

Hi. And Merry Christmas.

Candace, I take it?

I'm not sure anyone else wants the job. Hi.

And you must be Alison.

Hi there. You have a wonderful home.

I've been blessed in so many ways.

And who do we have here?

Joy. Or, at least, that's what we've been calling her.

She sure looks like a Joy, doesn't she?

You know, Candace, it seems like you have

your hands full here?

I beg your pardon?

It's just seems really busy.

Oh! No, this is actually a lot quieter than it usually is.

There's plenty of love to go around.

This one is about to get showered with affection.

Is it safe though?

Excuse me?

Alison, I think Candace's home is well equipped.

Thank you.

I'm sorry. Of course it is.

You know, I've been thinking

maybe it makes more sense to leave Joy at my place?

I've got the space.

While I think that's a great idea,

I think Candace here is far more qualified than we are.

I think our time is best spent finding Joy's parents.

I think that sounds like a good idea.

Oh, you are just the sweetest little pea.

Kids, we have a Christmas visitor.

Candace, we'll get out of your hair.

Thanks for everything.

She's in good hands.

You two just go do what you need to do.

You want to tell me what that was?

What?

Do you always question foster parents like that?

Because last I checked, you were still interested in

finding these parents, right?

Of course. You still want to arrest them?

I guess we'll both do our family thing.

Meet at the station in the morning.

Makes the most sense.

You, ah, you still going to your mother's?

Yeah. You still going to your brother's?

Mmhmm.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

I hope you guys have a great time.

Yeah. You too.

Alison.

She's in great hands.

This place is perfect.

It couldn't be better for her.

See you tomorrow.

Hi David.

Help, my cousin is missing and I'm stuck having to

listen to great Aunt Jill's third Christmas toast today.

Christmas cheer came a little early for her.

Anyway, usually you're here by now

and we're making fun of everyone.

I was starting to get a little worried.

Especially when you weren't answering my texts.

I'm sorry, David.

I've been stuck on this baby case.

I don't think I'm going to make it today.

And I'm sorry that I can't be of any more help to you.

I know you would.

Even I'm at loose ends as to what I should do.

But I'm not up to the festivities.

Hey David, can you get over here!

Coming!

Merry Christmas, David.

Alison. Save yourself.

And save that baby.

Hi Saul!

Alison! Did you bring it?

Of course.

One two three. Happy Holidays!

Ahh... Yumm.

The best!

How are the grandkids?

They are angels. How could angels be bad?

That's a good point.

Here you go.

I had these made special just for you

to bring to your Mom.

Gorgeous as always.

No, no, no. No.

Every year, I say no, you try to say yes,

I say no, please.

This year we will skip all of this and just say

we are lucky to know each other.

You are a wonderful man Saul.

Something is different.

Something I cannot place.

You think?

I think I need to give you this.

Come on. Come come come.

You're right. I did need that.

Okay! So I'm keeping you from your visit.

Tell your mom Saul sends his warmest regards and says

thank you for creating such a wonderful woman for the world.

Bless you Saul.

God bless you Alison.

For the grandkids.

You spoil them!

Morning mom.

Beautiful Christmas isn't it?

Saul sends his regards. As always.

Work is good.

Kind of, sort of, have a new partner.

Temporary while we work on this case.

Before you ask, yes, he's cute, and we'll leave it at that.

I had a baby mom.

I mean, it wasn't mine.

And it was only for a short while, but...

When I was holding her...

Mom, I suddenly understood what everyone was talking about.

Why they wait in line to get a picture with Santa.

Why they wait up all night when they don't come home.

All at once I understood how much you loved us.

I never thought I wanted it.

And it suddenly hit me, how much I needed it.

Anyway. It's all over now.

What a weird Christmas.

I miss you.

I love you.

I'm always thinking of you.

Merry Christmas mom.

I'm just saying you've never come to service before.

I'm a little surprised.

Maybe instead of insulting him,

we could just be happy Brock came?

Thank you Yolanda.

Your wife likes me more than she likes you.

She likes a lot of people here more than she likes me.

What are you looking for?

Nothing.

Just making sure I have time to make my shift.

Please be seated.

It's always nice when we get a full house.

I love this time of year.

Everyone's a little kinder to one another.

Everyone smiles a little more.

And maybe you're kind because you love

a chubby man in a red suit.

Either way, I want to thank you all for your kindness.

And I was thinking.

Wouldn't it be nice if we could

carry that kindness throughout the year?

I know, I know.

The idea that one baby could make us happier

seems a little crazy.

But then again, here we are two thousand years later

saying happy birthday.

Excuse me.

You all right?

I just need some air.

Is everything all right officers?

My apologies Father. Everything's okay.

Well I guess it's going to be hard

to get your attention now.

Why don't we come together and sing a hymn?

All rise, please.

So, these cameras then?

Just for show.

Of course they are.

I mean, what situation would you possibly want them to work?

Well if you'd like to pay for them to record,

I'd be more than happy to set that up for you.

Where are the parents?

Okay, deep breath.

Sorry chief, she's pretty fired up.

We know someone was here.

Best we can tell, it was one person.

We found a car seat in the room.

Has anyone gone through?

No one's touched the room.

I wanted to let you sweep it first.

I want to help.

With all due respect, I don't think having you

in an active crime scene is a great idea.

I've been here multiple times for case work.

I know the area.

I can question locals who know me and trust me.

Maybe they've seen someone coming in and out of here.

If that's Joy's car seat, you need me.

Brock, it's your scene. I'll let you decide.

I think she'd be big help.

Okay. Let's get to work.

I'd like to see the check in list, please.

Thanks for that. And you know, I can help.

I'll go ask questions.

That's a great idea.

You'll have to wait, ma'am. We can't have you go in there.

We have to check the room for evidence.

You know I can't wait.

I need to get in there and clean that room!

Like I said, ma'am.

We can't have you go in there right now.

Yeah, but it's my job.

I need to get in there.

I've got to vacuum the floors, clean the sheets,

swap the towels, and who know what else!

And I'm just trying to do my job, ma'am, and that's to

make sure that people can't go in this room.

We'll take it from here.

Are you sure?

Bye!

Sorry for the inconvenience Miss.

However we've already spoken to your manager

and he's agreed to help us with the situation.

It'll only take a few hours.

Once we're done, I'll let you know.

Whatever. I don't have time for this.

Okay.

What do you need? Put me to work.

Well, step one to any good investigation is you don't

step directly on the investigation.

So a few people have seen a young girl coming and going

with a baby.

They didn't have any other details besides the fact

that she was wearing a red hoodie.

So, that's something. Right?

Yeah, that's something.

What's wrong? That's good, right?

Yeah, I mean, I just maybe thought

it wouldn't be that simple, you know.

Isn't that the best case scenario?

She just left her.

That kid is literally perfect.

There's not one thing wrong with her.

She's going to grow up.

She's probably going to do incredible things,

and that mom just abandoned her.

It's possible that she thought she was doing

what was best for Joy.

Knowing she couldn't care for her,

she did what she thought was right at the time.

I would never do that.

No matter how hard things got.

I would never do that.

Whatever that little girl needed,

I would make sure she had it, you know?

Your brother said a lot of people

let you down in life.

Was your real mother one of those people?

This is not...

I'm saying Joy, who could just leave her?

She's done nothing wrong.

Whoever it is, I'm sure that there isn't a day that goes

by where she doesn't think about that choice she made.

Yeah?

What if she doesn't think about it at all?

And at Christmas too!

Now for the rest of her life,

she's going to be sitting there watching

everybody else enjoy their Christmas with their families

while she sits there alone.

Do you know how hard that's going to be for her?

Why even tell her at all?

Promise me that when she grows up, nobody tells her

that this happened on Christmas, because believe me,

she is not going to want to know that.

Hi.

Can we help you?

I think you might be looking for me.

Yeah. I know you want a quote for the news tomorrow

but we cannot release any details at this time.

But what I can tell you is that

we have located the baby's mother.

Is the mother a drug addict?

Hey Lana, it's Barry.

Let me ask you a question.

How old is your daughter?

Um, Claire is five.

And she's a wonderful girl.

And when she grows up, you know, if someone came to me

and asked me if she were a drug addict you know I'd

come to her defense right away.

I apologize.

Can I ask another question?

Will the child be given back to the mother?

Or is she getting arrested?

Obviously every case is unique,

and there's no easy answers.

But with that being said, there are laws in place,

and it's up to the officer in charge to decide which,

if any charges will be laid.

Now that should satisfy your readers.

I myself will be reading the flyers

for the after Christmas sales.

Merry Christmas, Barry. Merry Christmas, Chief.

Merry Christmas, Lana.

Come on. Let's go line up for some door crashers.

Look at how hungry she is.

She must be terrified.

Yeah, it's going to make it a lot harder.

You know I have to lay charges right?

Brock. She's sixteen. She's just a kid.

This is my job. There are laws.

Why are you fighting me on this?

We both know the law can be lenient.

She left her.

She could have died.

Don't make this harder than it has to be.

Please. Don't make her suffer because of what your mom did.

I'm a professional.

Look. Don't make up your mind yet.

Let me talk to her first. Please.

Legally I can't talk to her unless her parents are here.

If she'll talk to you, then so be it.

Hi, Traci.

I'm Alison from Child Protection Services.

Is Christina okay?

Christina?

Oh Joy.

Um, yes, Christina is fine.

Happy, healthy, and in good hands.

How are you?

How do I answer that?

I know.

It's not easy answering these types of questions.

Think of it as just two people talking.

Can I see her?

I think it's important we understand what happened first.

Is the father around?

Maybe we can get him in here for you?

No. He's gone.

See, I met him, and my mom hated him.

And of course now I see that she was right.

But, when I got pregnant, he said that we could go live

with his cousin on his farm.

And what happened with that?

Honestly, I don't know?

Everything was going great.

And then we got here, on the way through,

and Chris wouldn't stop crying.

But it wasn't her fault.

We were in the car for like six hours.

Is that when you dropped her off?

No! No, of course not.

We stopped at a little diner.

And Matt said he had to use the washroom,

but the next thing I know, I watching him drive off.

He left you there?

He dumped all the baby stuff out,

but my bag was still in the car.

So I had no phone, no anything.

Luckily I had eighty bucks in the diaper bag.

But that went away pretty quick.

Why didn't you call your parents?

You could have made a collect call.

I don't know! I don't know!

Embarrassed.

Ashamed.

It's just my mom, and I knew how upset she would be.

She has so much on her plate

and I was supposed to be helping her.

You don't think that baby is worth being embarrassed over?

Officer.

I know! I know that you're right

I see it now. But it's easy to see now.

When I dropped Chris off at that church,

I hadn't eaten in two days.

She'd barely eaten.

I know it sounds stupid, but I saw everything there,

all the people and I thought maybe God was telling me

to leave her there.

I know how it sounds, but it's the truth.

So instead of getting help, you buried yourself in deeper?

Can I talk to you for a second?

What are you doing?

My job!

I don't get to deal in everyone's happy land.

I need to deal in facts.

Not my feelings.

Oh really! Because you came in pretty hot with some feelings.

I entertained this. And I listened.

But as soon as that girl's mother gets here,

I'm charging her with reckless abandonment.

What? No no.

I didn't mean to.

I didn't mean to. I thought I was doing the right thing.

I know. I know. It's okay.

You'll get a proper hearing in the morning.

I'm so sorry.

It's okay. This is just part of it. Okay?

I'm going to help you.

We're going to get through this. Okay?

Hey!

Look, I know you...

You can sit here and tell yourself that you're doing

your job, or following the law or doing

the right thing, all you want.

But if you took one second. One second!

To stop and look past your own issues,

that you'd see there's a child in there.

A scared, helpless child.

Exactly the kind of person you swore

you wanted to protect.

But you couldn't, because you're so blinded by your

projections that you couldn't see that she needed you.

Christina and Traci needed you.

And you failed.

Her mother's here. Wants to see her.

Show her in.

Now if you'll excuse me.

I'm going to go in there and do the job I swore I'd do.

She is a brave girl you got there.

It takes a strong soul to search for help.

We at Child Services are here to help you

and your family figure out this path.

There are lots of options available to young mothers.

And we have lots of support in the community.

We also work with several agencies who help place

babies with adoptive parents.

I can't say I've been the most supportive.

This has been hard on me since I had Traci

when I was so young.

But raising her and her brothers

have been my greatest love.

But there has been a bit of pain.

It's not what I wanted for her.

I thought I could do this by myself.

But I see now that there is a whole community

to help Christina and I.

To help me make the right choices for her.

You know...

I'll always be here for you and your baby.

Thank you.

Just walking and reflecting.

I thought I'd take you up on that door always open.

Of course.

I take it that phone call earlier,

that was about the baby?

I mean, I get everyone wants a happy ending.

That's not my job.

Sometimes someone has to be the bad guy.

I don't enjoy it.

No, I don't imagine you would.

Alison was right.

I probably should have gone a little easier on her.

Maybe tried to see her side of it.

And I take it you didn't?

That doesn't mean she has to shame me!

Honestly, who does that?

Did you deserve it?

Yeah probably.

Look, I don't know you that well.

But I'm going to say maybe, and I'm going to stress the maybe,

maybe you're carrying around some anger.

Yeah... Yeah, yeah, I probably am.

And how's carrying that around working for you?

It's getting my ears chewed off.

Well, I'm no therapist.

How about, you start from the beginning. I'm all ears.

And my ears are still intact.

No, it's okay. It's Christmas.

You have other things to do.

My boss tells me what to do.

What have you got to lose?

I'm adopted.

I guess a better way to put it, is my mom dumped me.

I'm thankful for the family that took me in, but still.

It was Christmas and I still remember calling for her

and getting no answer in that room.

She just left, didn't come back...

Traci!

Can you tell us why you left your daughter?

Don't worry sweetie.

You don't have to say anything.

But mom, I want too.

Traci.

Some people are calling you a saint, others reckless.

What do you have to say?

When I saw the nativity scene, I felt like Mary.

Alone, hungry, desperate.

And then I saw the light from the manger.

It was like God was giving me a sign to help my daughter.

Thank you, Traci. Thank you for your time.

Hello?

Hey, just checking in. You get any sleep?

Not really.

I've been trying to get together as much as I could.

I really need to capitalize on the fact that she was alone.

I've been trying to find this deadbeat father. But...

You know, it seems like you might be getting

a little too close to this case.

Are you sure you shouldn't let Barry take this one?

I wouldn't be able to look Traci in the eyes.

Knowing I promised her that I could help her,

and then didn't.

I'd hate myself for it.

Letting the chips fall where they may.

Any news from Brock?

No.

You know it's okay to admit that you like him.

I know. I mean, I can.

Or, I did.

Yesterday was big.

I don't know if I can be with someone like that.

I mean, it makes sense.

You are one hundred percent perfect, so...

I know.

I mean, he does have this other side.

You should have seen him singing to Joy.

I'm sorry. Her name is Christina.

And the little things. He offered me his jacket.

And he's cute and funny.

I don't know what to do.

Does he make you laugh?

Yeah.

Does he make you smile?

Yeah.

Is he actually a good person?

He is.

Then I guess you know how you feel.

Perfect.

Now I gotta go crush the man of my dreams.

Thanks for making it harder than it already was.

Always.

All set?

I think so.

Perfect, drop your things.

What? Why?

Barry called.

Child Services isn't moving forward with the case.

Really?

Half the world saw this kid on TV saying

God told me to put my daughter in the nativity scene.

No lawyer's going to go after that.

I'm surprised.

If she doesn't have her own reality show at the end of

the week, I'll be amazed.

Also Brock backed down.

As the Officer in Charge he had the power

to dismiss and he took it.

What do you mean?

Oh, I thought you knew.

He's in the courthouse right now basically giving this

glowing report, saying that all charges against Traci

be withdrawn.

Anyway, life should get back to normal,

so enjoy the rest of your holidays.

I know I will.

-Um, Chief? -Yeah?

Do you know what's happening with the baby?

The custody of the child will be released

back into Traci's care.

Oh.

Crazy how some of our saddest and happiest moments

can occupy the same space.

Alison!

I know you don't want to talk to me right now,

but if I could just say what I have to say,

I promise if you want, I'll leave

and never bother you again.

Come on in.

Go on then.

I know that I have some things I need to work on.

And I promise you I'm going to.

I've already started.

I know I need to let the bad things in my past

stop affecting my future.

I know that I need to forgive my mother

for leaving me, and start thanking her,

for giving me a family of love and support.

But more than all of that, Alison, the past few days

have really shown me that maybe I'm worthy

of a family of my own.

Where's your phone?

What do you mean, where's my phone?

It's in the car.

I've been trying to get a hold of you.

My heart hurt and the first person

I wanted to talk to was you.

I think part of me was closed off and felt like

a family was not in the plans for me.

And then, we had the best Christmas.

I couldn't possibly have dreamed of it.

You, me changing diapers.

It made me realize that I need to play a bigger role

in finding my happily ever after.

Open myself to love.

Father Mitchel has been teaching me to let go.

And over these past few days I feel like I have let go.

Alison, I feel like I'm falling for you.

I think donating these baby things back to the community

feels like the right thing to do.

The donation box is in the choir room.

Go ahead. I'll wait here.

Alison?

Traci. Hi.

They said I could find you here.

I thought you left town?

We were going to.

But I couldn't go without saying thank you.

For everything.

Candace told me all you did for Christina.

You don't need to thank me.

You just take care of that little ball of perfection

right there.

Actually, that's what I wanted to talk to you about.

Sure, if you want to talk, I'll give you my card and you...

I was maybe thinking, you, you might want to take her?

What?

I'm not ready for this.

I have my whole life.

I love her.

With my whole heart.

Which is why I think this is the right thing.

But if it's too much, I understand.

I already made arrangements with Candace...

I'll take her.

I would love to.

Traci, are you sure?

They said there's a lot of paperwork and stuff but...

Yeah, of course. I'm great with paperwork.

Okay?

Very okay.

Alison?

Do you think maybe I could see her from time to time?

Any time you like.

It takes a village to raise a child and you are

a very important part of Christina's life.

And you always will be.

Brock?

You're not going to believe this...