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Snow.

It never snows in New York in time for Christmas.

I don't need a therapist to tell me what that one meant.

When is the building inspector stopping by?

The inspector will be here tomorrow at 10,

just like I told you this morning.

Sorry.

Did we pay these carpenters?

You can ask me as many questions as you want.

That's not going to make me forget

what we were talking about.

What were we talking about?

That volunteer,

Ben, your next door neighbor.

I've seen how he looks at you.

First of all, you're exaggerating, as usual.

And second, we're just friends, and that's all we'll ever be.

Sara, you're wasting the best years of your life.

Come on, it's been seven years since Pete died.

Seven years.

And how many serious relationships

have you had in that time?

Define serious.

Sara, you're 38-years-old.

In romantic years, you're 88.

Oh, Lil, I appreciate your concern,

but I already have a man in my life,

one that I love more than anything in the whole world.

Yes, the only problem is he's 10-years-old.

It's open.

Hey, sport.

You're late.

Hey, do you have any orange juice?

Oh, sorry, fresh out of O.J. All right. We do.

I'm just going to get a glass. I'll be right back, okay?

Hey, what happened to you?

You plan to tell me what happened

or is there something else

you want to run out and get from your apartment?

Oh, yeah. I fell off the bus. No big deal.

Wow, that must have hurt.

You know, it looks worse than it really is.

Now, I'm going to throw my change in the wash

so my mom doesn't have to do it later.

Oh, so she won't find out

you've been playing tackle football again.

How'd you know?

Well, for starters,

there's not a whole lot of grass on the sidewalk

where the bus drops you off.

I probably should have said I fell in the school yard, huh?

Well, I still wouldn't have believed you,

but I probably would've pretended a little bit longer.

Can I assume there's a bruise underneath that pant leg?

Come on. Yes.

All right, put some ice on it for 15 or 20 minutes.

That should get the swelling down.

Are you going to tell my mom?

Well, Jesse, she did ask you not to play.

But it's just football and all my friends are playing.

And don't say, "If all your friends jumped off a bridge,

would you do it?" because I'm not stupid.

I just want to play football.

She's just trying to protect you.

Yes, I know that, but I'm 10-years-old.

And really, I'm just trying to protect her, too.

All right, smart aleck. Go get changed.

Listen, but make sure

that you wash your jeans before she gets home.

OK. All right?

Have you seen these figures?

Kramer Toys is already

backordered through New Year's with the Suprematron line.

Nobody's buying Morph Man.

Our family has been in this business

for over 100 years,

and we're getting creamed by an upstart.

Yeah, Dad, that's why I fired the ad agency,

and I put Erin-- Come on in here--

I hired Erin Davis to be head of marketing.

We have less than eight weeks

until Christmas.

What if I told you that was enough time to turn this around?

I would say my son hired a yes man.

Okay, look, Dad,

we have a new idea, or at least the broad strokes of an idea.

In a few days, we're going to be ready

to lay out the whole ad campaign for you.

All right, what's the concept?

I don't want to show you until we have

the whole thing worked out.

All right, you've got 24 hours.

But if I don't like it,

I'm taking over the marketing myself.

Hey, Ben, why didn't you ever ask my mom out?

What? Like on a date?

Yeah. We're just friends.

Yeah, but boyfriends and girlfriends

are friends, aren't they?

That's true.

Anyway, I have a girlfriend at the moment.

Oh, yeah. Amber?

She's cute and all, but she could be a little stuck up.

What?

Amber's very nice

once you get to know her.

Okay, she can be stuck up sometimes.

That's what I thought. You're unbelievable.

All right, we're all clipped up. Oh, yeah?

Yeah. All right.

All right, pull out the safety pin.

Nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one.

I can't believe it's almost Thanksgiving.

I love Indian summer in New York.

Yes, well, enjoy it while it lasts.

What, it's only 42 days before Christmas?

Don't remind me.

My parents want Jesse and me to come to Arizona for the holidays.

Really? You going to go?

Are you kidding?

I'd never hear the end of it from Jesse.

He likes everything just the way it's been.

Sometimes a little change is good.

Did you make other plans?

Are you kidding?

It's okay if you do.

Wouldn't have it any other way.

Neither would Jesse.

He's got the whole holiday planned out like a roadmap.

Tell me about it.

December 1st, he gets out his calendar.

Then boom, the three of us go shopping for our Christmas trees.

December 3rd, we decorate.

Yes, then it's clear sailing right to Christmas Eve.

Clean up after dinner at the center.

We go to midnight mass.

We're home for cookies,

and Jesse leaps into bed so that Santa doesn't pass him by.

You know, he told me he doesn't believe in Santa anymore.

Well, maybe. But I don't think he's going to take any chances.

We're very lucky to have you in our lives.

I'm the lucky one.

Hey. Hey.

Come on, give me that.

Yes.

Okay, so, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Okay, so we don't pitch to the kids.

We pitch to the parents and grandparents who make

the last-minute purchasing decisions.

Focus on the image of the company,

not the image of the toy.

We focus on Toyco as the company

with heart that Americans have trusted for years.

Right, right, but how do we get the message out before Christmas?

Parents, grandparents, family Christmases.

Family values.

What kids really want

for Christmas.

All I want for Christmas.

All I want for Christmas.

That's what it is.

We'll do a contest.

Yes.

Sorry, I didn't mean to do that.

It's okay. Take your time. Take your time.

I'm done.

All right.

Okay, last part of the test.

Name two uses for the bowline knot.

Sailing and climbing.

Sailing and climbing.

All right, and the bowline knot

is also known as the what?

A rescue knot.

Jesse Armstrong,

you've just earned your pioneering merit badge!

All right. All right.

Okay, that's it for tonight, everybody.

Take the chairs over there.

Thanks. Good job. Great job. High five.

We'll see you guys later on. Good job.

Good job, everybody.

Mom, I did it. I got my badge!

Was there ever any doubt?

Well, I think Ben was a little nervous.

It was a nail-biter.

I have an idea. Let's make a night out of it.

We'll go to the Starlight Palace for dinner,

and then we'll do a couple of games of bowling.

Pizza, smelly bowling shoes. Lead the way.

Yes.

That's going to be good.

Wow.

All right, Jesse. Yeah.

All right! Here you go.

That's what I'm talking about.

All right.

Sara, listen,

try to build on what you did last time.

I got two pins last time.

Yes, but that's double what you got before.

You're not helping.

Drum roll for Sara Armstrong.

She's coming up.

Ooh. Ooh.

All right.

That's okay, shake it off.

Come on, it's not fair if I beat you

by more than 100 pins.

Can I just quit now?

No.

All right.

This is it.

All right.

Try to hit a pin. And drum roll.

OK, here we go.

Yes!

Who's buying dinner? You are.

There you go.

Where's Sara?

Bowling with Ben and Jesse.

She took the night off?

What are you doing?

I'm looking for pigs flying over the blue moon.

Who's that?

Mr. Gidian. He owns the building.

Why do you think he's here?

I don't know, but I bet it isn't good.

Oh, beets.

Love you. Love you, too.

Mom? Huh?

Can I ask you a question?

Of course.

What is love?

I know what it is between a mom and a son, like you and me.

But what's it between a mom and a dad?

Where's this coming from?

I don't know.

I've just been thinking about it.

Well, your dad used to say love's not about sparks.

He said it's a feeling that you're not complete unless

you're with the person you love.

And that's the way your dad made me feel.

Complete.

You and dad must've loved each other a lot, huh?

We did.

Hey, Lil.

Oh, Sara, I'm sorry to call you so late.

It's no problem. What's up?

Mr. Gidian came by after the dinner rush.

Sara, he said somebody's made an offer on the property.

It's open.

Hey, what are you doing?

I thought you were tied up with work all night.

I know, I thought I would be,

but the deposition was quicker

than I anticipated.

So I thought I'd stop by on my way home.

Honestly, I didn't think you'd be here.

I don't know what time you finish with those Ranger kids,

rowing boats or building forts

or whatever it is you guys do.

Well, we're usually over by five. Hey, want some wine?

Yeah.

Hey, Jesse finally got his pioneering badge. Oh.

We went out for some pizza and bowling to celebrate.

That's great.

We should go bowling sometime.

You know, there's a lot of things I consider fun.

Bowling's not one of them.

Really? Mm-mmm.

Come on. It'll be a blast.

We'll get silly.

We'll get some hot dogs and some beer,

and we'll throw some gutter balls.

I just want to warn you

that I'm a ringer and I will take you downtown to Chinatown.

That's okay. I think I'll pass.

What is this? What are you working on?

Oh, that. That's the piece on the Harlem Farmer's Market.

Oh.

Did you ever call the agent I told you about?

Oh, no. Not yet.

I don't want to show anyone my novel until it's finished.

The novel is dead.

All my friends in publishing,

they say there's no money in it.

Honestly, Ben, you're such a good writer.

You really shouldn't waste your life with this community newspaper.

I mean, if the circulation gets any lower,

they're going to have to pay you in peanuts.

I like peanuts.

He can't do this!

Mr. Gidian leased us this place for 10 years.

We still have six years left on this lease.

He can't sell it. He can.

He even showed me the place on the lease where it says he can.

It's in the middle on page three.

If he gets an offer

and we don't buy it for the $750,000, we agreed to,

he can give us a six-month's notice. What?

Why didn't the attorney tell us about this?

I guess he thought Mr. Gidian

wouldn't sell it out from under us.

And if there is a new owner,

he makes the decision what happens to the community center.

We'll talk to them. We'll tell them how important

the center is to the neighborhood.

It's a development company.

I called it first thing this morning.

They don't take renters on.

They build co-ops and skyscrapers.

We'll call NYPD.

They helped us open this place after Peter died,

and maybe they can help us raise the money to buy the property ourselves.

It's a lot of money, Sara.

And a lot of people out on the street with no food

and a lot of kids with nowhere to go after school.

The impossible, we do every day.

Miracles take a little longer.

Well, then we better get calling. Come on.

I don't see why we can't launch this new one off the roof.

Really? Well, because what comes up

must come down, and we really don't want it

to come down on somebody's windshield.

Oh. And now it's time for kid's news.

Hey, kids.

I'm your host, Tyler Brandon,

and I'm here with Toyco's CEO, Arthur Nelson,

who has a very special announcement

about this year's Christmas ad campaign.

For all you kids watching at home,

Toyco is the company who brought you Morph Man.

Morph Man's lame.

So, Arthur,

tell the kids and us about this contest.

Well, this year, we are launching the first annual

"All I want for Christmas" contest

open to children five to years old.

You just send a video telling America

what you want most in the world,

and one lucky boy or girl will get his Christmas wish.

So you heard the man, kids.

Send your entry to the address listed on the screen.

But hurry, because the contest only lasts one week...

That's enough TV. I need to enter that contest.

Whoa, whoa, wait. I thought you said

that Morph Man was lame

and now you want to enter a contest to win it?

Ben, the prize isn't the toy. It's what you ask for.

I'm going to ask Toyco to find my mom a husband.

You're going to do what? I'm going to ask Toyco

to find my mom a husband for Christmas.

Jesse, the toy company can't find someone a husband.

But she needs more in her life than just me.

She needs to feel complete again, Ben.

Thank you so much, sir.

I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help.

Take care.

How'd you do?

30,000. How about you?

24. With the 100,000

the police department thinks they can give us,

that's just over 150. Not bad for the first day.

We're still 600,000 short.

Well, if the property company wants to close by December 1st,

like Mr. Gidian says,

that's 3 weeks, 21 days.

That's just a little under 30,000 a day.

We've gone to all the obvious places already.

Well, then we have to go

to the not-so-obvious places, you know?

We did pretty well with that bake sale last year.

What, you've got a recipe for $1,000 brownie?

My mom is smart, pretty, and funny.

Any guy would be really lucky to have her.

So thanks so much,

and even if I don't win, good luck with your contest.

So I'm either going to do photosynthesis or fuel cells.

I'm kind of leaning toward doing fuel cells,

because, you know, photosynthesis has been done to death.

Last year, Lester Dorfman got first prize just for growing a geranium in a pot.

What do you think?

Mom? Are you listening?

I'm sorry, sweetie. What were you saying?

You said you'd help me with my science project, remember?

Of course.

Did you have anything in mind that you wanted to do?

Mom, are you okay?

I'm sorry, baby. It was--

It was a tough day down at the center. Eat that carrot.

Would you like to talk about it?

It's not your job to worry about me.

I hope not because I don't get paid.

Well, paid or not,

there will be no worrying tonight.

We've got too much to do. You've got homework,

I've got laundry, we've got DVDs and popcorn.

Not a minute to spare.

Who would have thought the evil stepmother

was actually a CIA operative

being controlled by a brain chip?

No?

My big guy.

Always trying to be the man of the house.

I wish things had been different...

...for both of us.

Hey. Hey.

Oh, I saw that piece on the local animal shelter.

It was good. Oh, glad someone likes it.

What are you talking about? It was a great story.

Really? You don't think I'm wasting my talents?

I thought you wanted to be a novelist.

Oh, Amber says her friends in publishing said that the novel's dead,

that there's no money in fiction.

I don't know about Amber, but I'd love to read any book you wrote.

I know it sounds like a lot of money,

but with $20 million,

I could be the first kid to go to space!

All right, next.

Go. My name is Grace.

And my name is Sharon.

And what we want for Christmas--

...more than anything in the world--

...is a new black Mercedes.

S Class convertible.

S Class convertible.

Thank you very much.

Merry Christmas.

Twins. They're cute.

Look, I'm not buying the kids' mother a new Mercedes.

Next. Come on.

Hi, my name is Jesse Armstrong, and I'm 10 years old.

And what I want for Christmas is a husband for my mom,

Sara Armstrong.

My mom's been through a lot

and she deserves to have a man in her life.

Well, a man other than me.

My dad was a cop here in New York,

but he was killed in the line of duty when I was only two.

And since then, it's just been the two of us.

I know it seems like a really crazy thing to ask for,

but my mom is smart, funny, and pretty,

and any guy would be really lucky to have her.

So thanks so much, and even if I don't win,

good luck with your contest.

Now, that kid's perfect.

Yes, I like him, too, but it's November.

We can't find a husband for this kid's mom by Christmas.

We don't have to.

Most of the contestants on The Bachelor

don't end up getting married, but America doesn't care.

They're only interested in the romance of the courtship.

That, we can give them.

She'd be the perfect America's sweetheart, Mr. Nelson.

Her hero cop husband dies and leaves her with a toddler.

People will eat this up.

Yes, I think we've got a winner.

Hey, Jesse, your phone's ringing.

All right, I'll get it. I'll be right back.

Hello?

Hi, I'm looking for Jesse Armstrong.

This is Jesse Armstrong.

Hello, Jesse Armstrong.

My name is Erin Davis and I'm calling from

the "All I Want for Christmas" contest.

Yeah?

I've got some exciting news for you, Jesse.

Your entry was chosen as our winner.

Oh, yes!

Now, listen, Jesse.

Does your mother know that you've entered our contest?

Well, no.

I thought I'd surprise her.

Well, actually, so do we.

What about the Police Ladies Auxiliary?

They sponsored our student breakfast program.

I'm not sure how much more they have to give.

Call them anyway.

We were supposed to raise $30,000 a day.

We barely raised that much this week.

Hi, Mrs. C.

Hi, there's some reporters out here.

They're asking for you, Sara.

Did you call them?

No.

Careful what you wish for.

Sara Armstrong, hello.

My name is Erin Davis, and I'm an executive at Toyco International.

A toy company wants to help us?

You bet we do.

Your incredible little boy, Jesse,

sent us a tape saying what a wonderful mother you are.

Jesse, come over here with us. Come on.

You did this, sweetheart?

Yes.

So we have decided

that out of thousands of entries,

we're awarding Jesse first prize

in the Toyco "All I Want For Christmas" contest.

You won!

And as the winner, we at Toyco International

will hold a nationwide dating competition

to find you the perfect husband.

What did you say?

The new phase of the Toyco competition starts today,

so all you eligible bachelors out there,

get your entries ready.

You're not going anywhere, sweetheart.

Local do-gooder and widow of hero cop Peter Armstrong,

Sara Armstrong,

is now the face of Toyco International's

"All I Want for Christmas" campaign.

Now, some of you may remember Ms. Armstrong

turned tragedy into charity

when she used her husband's pension

to open a neighborhood community center.

The switchboard is lit up.

People are calling for rules,

they're recommending their fathers,

their brothers, their local barber.

Don't worry, we're going to find Sara Armstrong

the man of her dreams.

This is better

than we could have possibly imagined.

Here's to the best Christmas season we've ever had.

Cheers. Cheers.

Who will the lucky winner be?

Well, Channel 13 will be with you

every step of the way as this story unfolds.

Wait.

I can't believe you did this.

Do you think that I'm so desperate

that I need a toy company to search

all 50 states to find me a date?

Not a date, Mom. A husband.

I need a lot of things, but I don't need a husband.

The only friends you have are the people down at the center,

and the only times you go out are with me and Ben.

You need to be complete again, Mom. You need to be in love.

No, I don't. I'm not unhappy.

It's just--

Things have just gotten complicated lately,

and we might lose the center.

What? Why didn't you tell me?

Because I didn't want to upset you.

I know your heart is in the right place,

but you can't just manufacture love.

It's something that it happens in its own way

and in its own time.

Can't you just give it a try?

Got to come over here, buddy.

Whoa, 10 little boys

are kind of like a hurricane, aren't they?

Hey, Mom.

Hi, honey.

That's putting it mildly.

So how goes the hunt for a new husband?

I haven't agreed to it yet.

It's kind of ridiculous, a toy company working as my dating service.

Not ridiculous for them.

They stand to make millions on this gimmick,

whether you find someone or not.

Can Michael get you anything?

Oh, just some water if you have it?

Of course. Pellegrino?

No, just regular water.

I'm so glad that you decided to be a part of this.

We're all very excited.

Now, we'll have lunch in the executive dining room

and you'll meet Mr. Nelson and his son.

What did you want to speak to me about?

I'm not completely sold on this whole thing,

and so there is something that I will need

in return from you. Anything. Name it.

$555,000

I'm sorry, Miss Armstrong, but we are not going to pay you--

Oh, no, no, no, no, no. I'm not asking you to pay me.

My community center, which I know you all love

for the publicity value, is in danger.

Our landlord wants to sell it to developers

and we've been trying to raise the money

and we're $555,000 short.

Well, I know that Toyco made

nearly a billion dollars last year.

And the lion's share of the profits

are made over the holidays,

so I'm pretty sure that you'll be making a pretty penny

from exploiting my son and me.

I hardly think exploiting is an appropriate word.

Well, think of it this way,

it's another great piece of publicity for Toyco.

It'll show how civic-minded Toyco is.

Donate the money for my community center,

and I will go along with any crazy,

hare-brained idea you have.

I can't make a decision like this on my own.

She wants what?

$555,000.

That's extortion!

I'm not going to give her a damn penny.

It's not for her, it's for the place she works.

The landlord's selling the building out from under them.

It's the Peter Armstrong Community Center.

It's named after her husband, the cop who was killed.

It's a good charity, and it's a great photo op.

It's a lot of money.

Well, we can use every bit of PR we can get.

Do you want to cancel the "All I Want for Christmas" contest?

I'll head the search committee

and Erin will be in charge of publicity and the makeover.

Makeover?

It would help if you gave us some search parameters.

We've already received over 8,000 videos,

so any way you can narrow down that field

would be a good place to start. 8,000 videos?

8,000 men want to date me?

Well, and that's just in the last two days.

Just wait.

Let's talk about this makeover again.

What's wrong with the way I look now?

Nothing. You're beautiful.

Our experts are only trying to enhance your beauty.

I promise you'll be very pleased with the results.

Okay.

Well, now I know how the ugly duckling felt.

Well, no. No, these are only ideas,

but first let's talk about search parameters.

35 to 45, smart, witty,

and he has to be good with children. Right.

Well, what about looks, you know?

I don't know. Healthy?

All right. Well, then how about careers?

Do you like drive, ambition?

I don't really care what he does.

I mean, honestly, he could do anything

as long as he cares about what he does.

But he has to be a good father to Jesse.

I mean, Jesse needs a good dad.

This is the second dinner Miss Armstrong's missed in the last two weeks.

Feels so weird without her here.

Well, we might not like it, but she out fundraising for this community center.

It isn't exactly fundraising.

Well, yes, it is in a way.

I mean, when something is important,

you do what has to be done even if it is crazy.

Hmm.

But I can't move.

Yes, you can. You just don't want to lose your rook.

Hey, my favorite guys.

Hey, Mom. Hey.

Who's winning?

Ben, he's just about to take my rook.

Oh. Hey, I have an idea.

I feel like ice cream sundaes. Who's with me?

But we didn't have dinner yet.

Aren't you the one who always says we're supposed to have dinner before dessert?

Eh, it's a special night. I say we have ice cream first,

and then you two fine gentlemen

help me choose the first of my lucky suitors.

I'm sorry, you have plans tonight?

Oh, no. No, not at all.

All yours. Great.

Well, let's see.

I made my first million at 26,

took my first company public at 28.

I own three houses, a yacht.

I enjoy all the finer things in life.

What am I missing? The love I've sacrificed

to get where I am in my career.

Ooh.

With the right woman,

I'm ready to take that next step.

No, you're not.

This is nuts.

I've seen so many guys I can't even see straight.

Well, you found two that you liked.

No, I don't know. I guess, but what do I know?

I don't know anything about these people.

I mean, most nice people are too modest to say so.

And the people that think the most of themselves,

well, those are the people that I wouldn't want to spend five minutes with,

let alone go on a date with.

If I was looking, which I'm not,

the guy I'd be interested in

would never even send in one of these videos.

I mean, you can't gauge chemistry with someone by watching them on TV.

It's about how you feel when you're with the person.

What do you mean? I don't know.

Right?

Complete?

I don't know.

Hey, Sara.

There's something I want to--

Mom. I'm thirsty. Can I get a glass of water?

Sure, baby.

Shall we begin?

You look beautiful.

That's a nice smile. Thank you.

Oh, beautiful.

Got it. Look this way, please.

Sara, over here.

Just one more. Please. Come on.

OK.

OK.

I don't think I'm ready for this. Oh, yes, you are.

I met David. He seems like a genuinely good guy.

I'm not talking about that. It's just-- It's been--

Well, it's been a long time since I've been on a real date.

How long is a long time?

A while.

I guess it just got too difficult,

working and raising a child.

It's hard to find time for a social life.

Oh, I suppose I could have squeezed one in.

It's just I didn't want Jesse

subjected to a different boyfriend

every six to eight months.

I know I deserve a life, but not at the expense of my son.

Every boy needs a father, you know?

Someone to look up to and emulate.

Someone to show him how to be a good man.

Everything important I've ever learned came from my father,

from how to open a bottle of champagne

to how to pick the right polo pony, so--

I do the best I can with Jesse,

but I know there's some things he can't learn from me.

I have a feeling you've taught him more than you realize.

My business keeps me on the road about six months out of the year,

but you wouldn't have to travel with me if you didn't want to.

I like to tango in Paris.

To us.

Mrs. C, your sweet potato pie was a hit last year.

Let's keep that on the menu.

And you're handling the pumpkin pies again, right, Sara?

Earth to Sara.

I'm sorry. What were you saying?

Pies.

Pies. Right.

Someone's been painting the town.

You can hardly keep your eyes open.

Are you kidding? Our girl's seen

every eligible bachelor our fine country has to offer.

Hardly.

Can we just get through this menu

because I have another date in about an hour?

Sure. So four 30-pound turkeys like last year?

Oh, the Nelsons and the rest of the people from Toyco

are going to come and help us serve the meal,

and they're going to announce their donation.

Arthur and Roger Nelson are coming here

to serve Thanksgiving dinner in the soup kitchen?

Do they even know what a ladle is?

It's a lot different than a shrimp fork.

Actually, they're very nice people

once you get to know them. Oh, God.

You've gone over to the dark side.

No, I'm just trying to keep an open mind.

Hmm.

Sure.

Careful with those scissors, all right?

You don't want to cut your hand off.

Hey, there, Cinderella.

I can't believe how much money they're wasting on these dresses.

Do you know that Erin won't let me wear any of them twice?

She thinks the press would have a field day

if I actually wore one of these outfits more than once.

Ben, I'll see you later.

Jesse, you need to be showered and in bed before I get back.

All right. Have fun.

Okay.

Hot chocolate.

Yes.

Wow, you look fantastic.

So, are you ready for another fun-filled dating adventure?

Honestly, no.

I thought you were having a great time.

I guess.

You know what?

Let's ditch him. What?

Let's ditch the date. I'll call him up

and I'll say you're not feeling well,

and we'll go out and do whatever you want.

You know what I'd love? What?

To go eat at some bad diner, no brioche, no roulade.

I want griddle pancakes and greasy bacon.

It's eight o'clock at night and you want pancakes.

You rich kids got a lot to learn.

Come on. You'll love it.

You're a troublemaker, Sara Armstrong.

Are you sure the kid's asleep?

Oh, yeah. Jesse was pretty tired.

I think he was out before his hit the pillow.

Let's go back to your place.

What? I can't just leave him.

Why? Come on, he's 10. He's asleep.

What's the worst that could happen? We're 100 feet away.

Plenty, trust me.

Besides, we're doing the same thing here

we'd be doing at my place anyway.

Not exactly.

Look, Sara's going to be home soon.

Let's just watch the movie. Come on.

Somehow, you don't strike me as a corned beef hash kind of guy.

Why not? It's just leftover casserole.

I had it every Thursday.

You ate diner food?

No, I ate boarding school food. Same thing.

Sara, you're not really into

this dating extravaganza, are you?

Some of the guys are just...

What? No sparks?

The mountain climber.

I know.

He's interesting to talk to.

It's just I would never marry a climber.

Why not? I told you, I picked them out myself.

He met all the criteria.

Well, one day he might decide to scale Mount Everest

and never come back.

You know, if this doesn't work out,

I don't want you to feel pressured.

You know, nobody's expecting a Christmas miracle here.

I don't know. You never know.

Sometimes miracles happen when you least expect them.

No, no. I got it.

Thank you.

That is the most fun I've had in a while.

Me too. I like you, Sara.

I'd like to get to know you.

I think we should wait till this contest is over.

Yes, I think that's probably the best thing that--

Oh, no.

Uh ...

Have you lost your mind?

You've blown the whole thing.

I'm sorry. Sorry?

You are the heir to this company.

This is supposed to be a nationwide contest.

Now, it looks like the fix was in from the beginning.

Well, we didn't mean for this to happen.

I don't care what you meant.

Or it could be just the Christmas magic

we've been billing from the start.

No, no, no, no, no. Our customers will feel cheated.

Unless we give them a sweet love story

about two people who just happened to find each other

in the midst of all the glitz and glamour of the media.

What love story? Shh.

Are you sure this could work?

Well, it'll take some work. I'm not going to deny it.

We'll have to get the entire country

involved in their courtship.

They already love Sara,

so we just have to make them fall in love with Roger.

Okay, look. Can I have a say in this?

Would you just sit down?

How do we start?

Well, it's already been leaked to the media,

so let's just pretend that the leak came from us.

That way, we control the story.

Yes, sure. Then pretty soon,

everyone's talking about the Toyco Christmas romance.

I like that. You're very good.

This just might work.

Roger Nelson?

You date some of the most eligible bachelors in this country

and you choose a spoiled brat?

He's not a spoiled brat.

He's very sweet and considerate.

And not that it matters,

his father will never go for it.

In fact, if we're very quiet,

I'm sure we can hear Arthur

screaming his head off right now.

Well, if he is the man you think he is,

maybe he'll stand up to his father.

Kind of hard to stand up to a man

who's going to leave you over $200 million.

Oh.

Roger Nelson is here. He wants to see you.

Come on, get up.

Ooh.

Hey. Hi.

Hi. How'd it go?

Uh, well, Dad had some misgivings,

but I think he'll come around.

Hey, guys.

You remember Roger.

Hey. How's my--

How's my favorite little contest winner?

Good.

It looks like you won the contest, pal.

Yeah.

I guess the cat's out of the bag.

Okay, look. You know, I know all of this is a little sudden,

so why don't you let me

take the two of you out to dinner tonight

and we can get to know each other a little bit better, huh?

Yeah, can Ben come?

No, I think it's better if it's just the three of you.

Hey, what's with you?

Eh, my mom's going to kill me when I get home.

What'd you do?

I was kind of rude to her new boyfriend.

Hey, Tom, what's it like having a stepdad?

It's not so bad.

He doesn't bother me too much.

But do you do things together?

Like what?

You know, like building rockets and bowling.

You know, stuff like that.

No way.

Why would I do anything like that with my stepdad?

He'd ruin it.

If you're lucky, this guy would just leave you alone

and give you presents when he's supposed to.

Hi. How was school?

Jesse?

We still need to talk about your behavior last night.

I said I was sorry.

Okay, I'll let it go, but only if you promise to give Roger a chance.

Fine, I'll try.

Oh. Oh.

Why don't I help you with that, Mr. Nelson?

I don't think mashing potatoes is your thing.

Why don't you go over there and help Ben with the stuffing?

Fine. Fine, but it's Roger.

Yes, Mr. Nelson.

Lilly said I should come help you.

I thought stuffing had bread in it.

Here's a carrot.

Uh, Jesse?

Jesse?

You happy with your mother's new boyfriend?

Oh, yes, I guess. It's just too bad

you guys make a lame toy like Morph Man.

I'm sorry.

Oh, don't worry about it.

This can be rough on a boy his age.

Well, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

Oh, excuse me.

Erin, when is that photographer--

You and Sara seem pretty close.

I guess you could say that.

We've been neighbors ever since I moved to New York.

You've been part of Jesse's life for a long time?

Oh, yeah. Since he was 2.

Yes? Yep.

Right after his dad died.

Uh-huh.

Yep.

She's an incredible woman.

You're a lucky guy. I know that.

Oh, uh, I don't--

Mm-hmm.

Ahem.

Can I have your attention, please?

To begin, I want to thank those responsible

for fixing this lovely meal.

And I also want to thank all of you for me and my family,

so warmly welcoming us into your community.

Now, with the new relationship of my son Roger and Sara's--

I'm sure you've all read about it in the press--

we feel like we're all a part of one big family.

Now...

Now, having said that,

I am very proud to make a very special announcement

about the Peter Armstrong Community Center,

which I know has been an integral part

of your community for the past six years.

And I know many of you are aware

that it's being threatened

by the development of condos on this very land.

So it gives me a great deal of pleasure

to announce that Toyco International

has decided to donate

the remainder of the purchase price,

$555,000.

Some pictures?

All right.

Uh, now, you wanted to say something?

Oh...

Sara, some more?

I-- I just want to thank Toyco

for their very generous donation.

I have always believed that miracles happen

when you-- when you least expect them.

And now-- ha-- I have proof.

I also want to say that I am so happy

that we will be serving Thanksgiving dinner

for many, many years to come.

Can we expect any miracles between you and Roger?

Maybe before Christmas?

Miss Armstrong's been kind enough

to go out on one date with me,

but I think it's a little early

to start talking about miracles, so...

Kiss her!

Kiss her. Kiss her.

Kiss her. Kiss her.

Kiss her. Kiss her.

Kiss her. Kiss her.

Kiss her. Kiss her.

Kiss her. Kiss her.

Kiss her. Kiss her.

Kiss her. Kiss her.

Kiss her. Kiss her.

Kiss her. Kiss her.

Kiss her. Kiss her.

Kiss her. Kiss--

Hey, so you really buy five trees every year.

Seven. Five for the center and one for each of us.

You are amazing, you know that?

As a matter of fact, I do.

Mom, we found the perfect tree for the living room.

Except that it's 15 feet tall.

Oh, sweetheart, we go through this every year.

9 foot max.

No, it's 9 feet.

Gotcha.

Up in my family's place in Connecticut,

we've got a 20-foot tree in the front hall

and a 40-foot tree in the parlor.

You can come up there and see it anytime you'd like.

Yeah, we'll see.

I'm sorry. It's going to take a little time.

Luckily, we've got plenty of that.

I've got to go. Okay.

Thanks for lunch. I'll see you later.

Wouldn't miss it.

Now, we are getting somewhere at last.

Morph Man is finally beginning to move off the shelves.

We can get ourselves off the hook yet.

Oh, and did Erin talk to you?

She talked to her friend over at Spector Comics.

There may be a Morph Man comic book

on the newsstands this spring, eh?

Oh, that's great, Dad.

You didn't hear a word I said, did you?

You know, I think I'm going to buy her some flowers.

What, Erin? What are you going to buy Erin flowers for?

She's only earning her paycheck.

Not Erin, Dad, Sara.

I think I'm going to buy her some roses.

Bad move.

What? Bad move.

Then they expect it.

That's how I got into all that trouble with Muffy.

Hey, you're not turning soft on me, are you?

What-- Uh-- No, Dad.

No, don't worry about it. I've got to go.

What-- hey, Roger.

Got some relish for this thing?

I still don't see why Roger has to come over.

We just saw him an hour ago.

Because he wants to get to know us better.

Why did Ben leave?

We always decorate our trees together.

Sweetie, he has a girlfriend this year,

and she wants to be a part of his life, too.

But we're doing the community center trees tomorrow,

and Ben will be there.

Oh.

That must be Roger.

Great.

Hi.

Hi.

Thank you.

They're beautiful.

Come on in. Let me take your coat.

Hey.

Oh. Hi.

Hi.

What's that?

Oh, Jesse made this for me when he was 6.

Don't you think you're spending

a little too much time with those people?

When you say "those people,"

I'm assuming you mean Sara and Jesse?

You act like you're family.

You're not family.

So what am I supposed to do?

Walk away from Jesse after eight years?

And it's not your relationship with the boy that bothers me.

I see the way you look at her.

The way you look when you talk about her.

Tell me I'm wrong.

I'll never bring it up again.

I can't.

Goodbye, Ben.

I don't understand. Where does all this go?

It's called garland, and we put that around the bedroom window.

I can't believe you do all this yourself.

It's so much work. I could hire somebody

and have them decorate the whole apartment.

Can I go to bed now?

It's an hour before your bedtime.

Well, then I'll go to bed early.

Jesse, why don't you c--

Sorry. I don't know what's gotten into him.

Oh, he'll come around. I promise.

Hey, now, let's you and I sneak out and we'll get a drink.

I can't just leave Jesse here by himself.

Why not?

And I can't ask Ben. He's got a date.

That's good news. Don't you think old Ben

spends too much time with Jesse anyway?

No. I take it you do?

Let me get you a nanny, huh?

She could do all the cooking and cleaning.

She could look after Jesse.

I don't want a nanny.

Oh, come on. What's wrong with nannies?

I was practically raised by nannies

'til I went off to boarding school.

Look how I turned out.

I can't even begin to tell you

what's wrong with that statement.

I'm sorry. I just want to spend more time with you.

That's all.

Okay, um, tomorrow night, all right?

We've got more volunteers at the soup kitchen

than we can handle.

I'll sneak out.

All right. Ready? Let's try this.

Hey. Hey, yourself.

Oh, yeah. Nice decorations.

Yes.

Lilly said you wanted to talk to me.

I just want to know if you and Jesse

wanted to do another round of bowling tonight.

I can't.

Oh, okay.

Well, can I take Jesse?

Uh, Jess, you want to go bowling with Ben tonight?

Are you coming?

Not tonight. I can't.

Just you and me, sport.

All right.

Nice job.

Hey, why don't you get Amber to give bowling a shot?

I don't think Amber will be coming around anymore.

I'm sorry.

No, no. Trust me, it's a good thing.

Right.

All right. Um...

Well, I'll see you guys when I get home later.

Absolutely.

Have fun. Okay.

Bye, Jesse. Goodbye, Mom.

It's beautiful.

So are you.

Thank you.

Sir.

Thank you, Maurice. Thank you.

Where is everyone? What?

We can't be the only ones here.

Oh.

Oh, I bought out the restaurant for the evening.

You paid the restaurant to turn customers away?

Oh, yeah. Yeah.

That's crazy.

Oh, no.

I wanted us to have a special evening all to ourselves.

This way, we won't be disturbed.

It's nice, right?

I had a fun time bowling.

Yes, I'm glad you did.

Hey, I'm sorry you have to look after me tonight.

I know you're pretty tired

of sitting around here playing stupid old chess.

No, I love spending time with you.

Believe me, my mood has nothing to do with you.

It's about Mom and Roger, isn't it?

Did you ever feel like you're not complete

unless you're around her?

That's what my dad said love was.

When I was making that video,

why didn't you just tell me you liked her?

Well, because I didn't know then.

What is it they say? You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone?

Yeah.

Did you ever tell her how you felt?

Jess, I don't know what your mom needs.

I'm just a geeky guy wasting his life

stringing along at the local newspaper.

Mom says you're a good writer.

Really? She said that?

Yeah.

Well, it's too late.

She's got Roger.

Come on, what does Roger have that you don't?

Well, for starters, about $100 million.

Oh, you know my mom doesn't care about money.

Besides, how could she make a decision

when she doesn't even know how you feel?

Check.

Are you all right?

Doesn't it bother you

that everyone's staring at us?

Who?

The maître d', the waiters, the cooks, the band.

Oh. Oh, yeah. No, I hadn't noticed.

I feel like we're inside a fishbowl.

Maybe that's because they've never seen anyone as beautiful as you.

Don't you see that?

This isn't about anybody else, Sara.

This is about you and me.

Hey, Dad, you wanted to see me?

Yeah, Roger. Come on in.

How are you and Sara doing?

Great.

Yeah, well, we're not getting as much coverage

with the tabloids recently.

You know, we're losing momentum.

Well, you know, the press isn't interested

in boring, happy people, so...

Well, we've got to change that,

and I think I've got just the thing

to bring the press back to the story.

Oh. Well, what--

A Christmas engagement.

What?

Dad, I've-- We've only known each other for a few weeks.

Yeah, but everybody loves a Christmas engagement.

Or a Christmas wedding.

Way better still.

Whoa. Whoa. No, no. Whoa.

No, I never said anything about marrying Sara.

Well, you love her, don't you?

I don't-- I don't know if I ...

Do you love her or don't you?

I-- you know, I have feelings, but...

There you go. There you go. Let's talk about that.

I mean, when you hear her voice,

do you-- do you just feel tingles all over?

And then when you touch her,

do you feel like you're just on fire?

And when you kiss her, do you see fireworks?

Okay, okay, okay. I do. I do. But, Dad--

Well, all right. It's all right.

All right, then you love her.

Dad, that's fast.

Look, son, we are on the 1-yard line,

and you just said you love her.

Well, you know, I guess I do.

Well, then get married.

Okay. Okay.

I'll do it.

There you go.

What do I do?

Put a piece of chicken on.

Oh.

It's very simple, okay? Chicken. Great.

Thank you.

Hey, it's good to see you, Manny.

How're you doing?

Have you met Roger Nelson?

He's dating Sara.

Oh. Okay.

Well, it's very nice to meet you, Manny.

I see.

What are you doing?

Oh, excuse me.

I have to take care of something.

What?

Hey, Frank.

Want some more water?

Yeah.

Are you sure this is the best time to do this?

Well, there is no better time.

I wish I'd thought to have Erin dress her for dinner.

That's not exactly her best color.

She's--

But I guess it'll have to do.

Erin, did you-- is your camera guy-- we're all set, okay?

We are ready when you are, sir.

Guys, come in. Come in.

Ohh...

Okay, let's get on with it.

Uh, ahem.

Can I have your attention, please?

Attention. Yes, thank you.

Thank you.

Uh, Roger?

Okay.

Well, uh, as you all know,

Sara and I met each other just, uh, six weeks ago

when we received a video essay

from her wonderful son Jesse.

We were all so moved by his Christmas wish.

It was one of the few entries we received

that didn't ask for material goods.

But then I realized just last night

that we still hadn't granted Jesse's wish.

You see, Jesse didn't ask for a boyfriend for his mother.

He asked for a husband.

And then I realized how important it was to me...

to grant that wish.

Oh, dear God.

Sara Armstrong, will you do me the honor

of becoming my wife?

You want me to marry you?

Yeah.

You don't even know me.

Well, if you become my wife,

I promise we'll spend the rest of our lives

getting to know one another.

Yes.

Yes, I'll marry you.

You didn't stay for dessert.

I wasn't really that hungry, kiddo.

Listen, Ben, you've got to tell her.

See, I don't remember my dad,

and you're the only dad I've known.

Hey, she's going to marry him, okay?

She doesn't love me.

You don't know that.

She'll end up marrying the wrong guy

when the right one was living right next door to her

the whole time.

And throughout your life, you'll be wondering

what would have happened if you would have just told her.

And then I'll lose you.

No, you won't.

Yeah, you say that, but I will.

We'll drift apart, and-- I don't want to lose you.

Hey, what are you doing out here?

Enjoying the snow.

Yeah, who says it doesn't snow in New York before Christmas?

Oh, it's too bad it won't last.

Says who?

I guess you never saw this much snow

when you were growing up in Arizona?

Yeah, try never.

It wasn't until I married Pete and moved to New York.

It was the first time I'd ever seen snow.

Now I think it's my favorite thing in the world.

Me too.

Congratulations on your engagement, by the way.

Thank you.

You don't think it's a little sudden?

Well, sometimes in life,

when you just know, you know, things fall into place.

Hmm.

In my experience...

life never just falls into place.

Do you love him?

He's a good man.

That doesn't answer my question.

He loves me, and he wants to be part of our family.

And that's all I've ever wanted for Jesse.

And with Roger comes grandparents and aunts and uncles

and, most importantly, a father to Jesse.

Which means nothing if he's not the husband that you deserve.

What do I deserve, Ben?

The world.

We shouldn't have done that.

I'm so glad that we did that.

Why?

Because, Sara, I love you.

I can't-- Stop.

Just stop.

It took some wrangling and a hefty check,

but the cathedral is ours for the Christmas Day ceremony.

Oh, a wedding planner extraordinaire.

We can't get in

until after 12 o'clock,

but my people have guaranteed us

that the church will be ready as soon as the guests arrive.

And, of course,

Tavern has agreed to give us

their main dining room for the reception.

Wow.

Tavern on the Green.

Is everything all right?

Oh, I...

I was just thinking that we would have a small ceremony.

You know, just immediate family, a simple affair.

Sara, you and Roger are America's sweethearts.

You're everyone's perfect couple.

Now we have to fulfill their fantasy with the dream wedding.

I thought that's what you wanted.

Is that what you want?

Well... Yes.

No, look. I know it seems overwhelming right now,

but I promise you, we're going to make this

the day of your dreams.

Okay?

Okay.

Excellent.

A toast to the happy couple.

Cheers.

Oh!

Oh, sorry. Sorry.

Goodness, they don't make this easy.

Can you just tell me why they didn't do this down at the bridal shop?

Because I told them that I didn't have all day

to spend at the salon,

so Arthur said to bring the whole show here instead.

Oh, it's a gorgeous dress, but--

My friend, you look amazing.

Thank you.

Oh, well, I just...

I wish I had gotten to choose it myself.

Could you both give us a moment, please?

Thank you.

Are you sure you want to do this?

Marrying Roger, I mean.

Of course.

He's the perfect man,

and he's going to make a wonderful father to Jesse.

Oh, he's the perfect man.

I feel like Cinderella.

Well, you say that like it's a bad thing,

but it's every woman's dream to be Cinderella.

It's every girl's dream to be Cinderella.

I haven't been a girl for a very long time.

I've already had my fairy tale wedding,

and I always thought if I got married again,

I'd get married right here in the center.

Arthur Nelson would have a heart attack

if he had homeless people and welfare mothers

at his publicity coup.

Exactly.

His.

Sara, where-- where are you?

Oh, listen, the plumbers are having a problem with the main line.

They have to replace it,

but they can't do it unless you approve it.

All right. Help me up.

Sara, this is your wedding dress.

I'll try not to get it dirty.

Wow, you look beautiful.

Thank you.

Well, listen, about the other night.

I just wanted to let you know

that I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable.

Oh, don't. There's no need to apologize.

I didn't say I was sorry.

I love you, Sara, and I just wanted you to know that.

And even though I wish you weren't marrying Roger,

I genuinely hope that you two are happy.

Hey. Yeah.

What--

Sara, they are waiting out here.

Sara, what are you doing wearing that dress?

Oh, he's right.

The groom should not see the dress before the--

No, I'm not superstitious. That's a $25,000 dress.

It cost what?

That's what a designer dress costs.

Look, we've got to go over a few things, Sara.

Oh, Roger, this isn't a good time.

The seating arrangement, the caterer--

The plumbers are here. We have to do it today.

Sara, we've got to talk about these things today.

Okay. No-- all right.

Okay. All right, tonight. Oh!

Okay, great. I'll book a table.

No, at my place.

I'll make dinner for three.

I want to spend some time with my future bride.

Can't-- Ben can babysit.

No. No, you're going to be Jesse's father.

The least you could do is have dinner with him.

No, okay. No, you're right. You're right. You're right.

I'll get a bottle of wine.

Ohh!

You're going to ruin that dress.

Just go home. Just go--

Let the plumber guys under there.

Roger, go home! I'll call you!

Okay. Okay. All rightie.

Ohh! Hey!

Stay dry.

Bye. Oh.

I got it.

I got Venecia to agree to make the dress again,

so you don't need to worry about that.

Great.

Jesse, why don't you try

some of the salad that Roger brought?

The salad smells funny, and the cheese is all moldy.

That's because it's gorgonzola.

It's a double-fat cheese. It's aged about six months.

I don't care. It still smells funny.

Jesse. That's not nice.

Apologize.

Fine. I'm sorry that your salad smells funny.

Hmm.

May I be excused?

Yes.

Maybe this wasn't a very good idea.

It's all right. He just needs some discipline, that's all.

What is that supposed to mean?

We can't allow him to talk to people that way.

I never would have spoken to my father like that.

He's confused and scared.

He just needs a little time to adjust to the changes.

This is happening so fast to all of us.

Can you imagine what it feels like for a 10-year-old?

And he'll have a few weeks to adjust

before we take him off to Mayfield.

Mayfield? Mayfield Academy.

My dad had to pull a few strings,

but we got Jesse accepted to begin next semester.

You want to send my son to boarding school?

Of course. It'll make a man out of him,

and it'll give us a chance to get used to being newlyweds.

You're not sending my son to boarding school.

I want to tuck him in at night,

not drive up on the weekends to see him.

No, no. He'll love it.

It's a great way for a boy to learn how to stand on his own two feet.

You're not sending my son to a different state

to learn how to fend for himself.

I thought you'd be ecstatic.

My husband, Jesse's father, was taken away from us

when that little boy was only 2 years old.

I am the only constant in his life.

Well, you'll see him every vacation.

It's not as if he's-- Stop.

It is bad enough that I'm getting married

in a church I've never been in,

in a dress that...I hate,

surrounded by 500 people that I've never met before,

and to a man--

that doesn't seem to know who I am.

Sara.

I don't understand. What's wrong?

That's what's wrong.

Sara.

Hey, handsome.

I'm sleeping.

What?

Where's your ugly ring?

I gave it back.

You okay?

I think so.

I just wish I'd come to my senses sooner.

I just wanted a father for you so bad.

Are you okay about it being just the two of us again?

It's never just been the two of us.

As long as I can remember,

there's always been three of us.

Ben's always been there for us, hasn't he?

Doesn't seem like he gets much out of the deal, either.

He gets to play with you.

And you.

Sweetheart, I know you want us to be together,

but it's..it's complicated.

No, it's not.

He loves you, and I'm pretty sure you love him.

You're just too stubborn to admit it.

Just go talk to him.

Castle's donated a honey ham again.

I'll send a thank-you note.

Oh, and Anderson's Deli,

they gave us two 30-pound turkeys.

Well, it looks like we've got the entrees covered.

It was awfully nice of Mr. Nelson

to let you keep the money.

I mean, even though you're not marrying his son.

What was he going to do?

Take over a half a million dollars

away from a community center the week before Christmas?

That would be a publicity coup for Toyco.

Except that now we don't have a Santa

or anyone else to read The Night Before Christmas.

How about Ben?

Ben decided to take a little time off.

He needed a vacation.

What time are the volunteers coming?

In an hour. Don't worry. We'll be ready.

Listen, why don't you go

and spend the rest of Christmas Eve with Jesse?

And we'll see you at midnight mass.

Are you sure?

No, honestly, you're not much help to us

in this condition anyway.

Thank you.

All right. I'll see you all soon.

Thanks again.

Hey, Mom, should I go get Ben?

I don't think he's in.

But he will be there, right?

We've never gone to midnight mass without him.

I hope so, sweetie.

But we better get a move on.

What's your favorite part of midnight mass?

The carols and when the lights go on and it's Christmas,

and the magic Christmas miracle.

Me, too.

We're late.

Hey, Mom, you know, we never had

a white Christmas before, did we?

Maybe Ben was right.

What, Mom?

Nothing, baby.

Come on, hurry.

Yeah, it's cold.

Thank you.

Merry Christmas.

Please be seated.

And it came to pass in those days

that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus

that all the world should be taxed.

And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was...

Hey, is this seat taken?

And all went to be taxed, everyone into his own city.

And Joseph also went up from Galilee,

out of the city of Nazareth into Judea...

I missed you.

...unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem...

I missed you too.

...because he was one of the house and lineage of David...

Sorry about Roger.

...to be taxed with Mary, his espoused wife...

I'm not.

...being great with child.

I should have never said yes in the first place.

And so it was that, while they were there...

I didn't love him. I just had been so busy

for so long that I--

I haven't been listening to what my heart wants.

I'm listening now.

What does your heart want now?

...because there was no room for them in the inn.

You.

And there were in the same country shepherds

abiding in the field

keeping watch over their flock by night.

And lo, the angel of the Lord...

Will you marry me?

...the glory of the Lord shone round about them...

I would love that more than anything in the world.

...and then Angel said unto them "Fear not"...

I love you.

"...for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy..."

Here.

"...which shall be to all men,

"for unto you is born this day in the City of David

a Savior, which is Christ the Lord."

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

How do you guys feel?

Complete. Complete.

I guess there really is a Christmas miracle.