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This is a Christmas story, though it doesn't really start out like most Christmas stories.

For one, it's not Christmas or even winter.

It's summer I read it's winter down in Australia during the summer here in the States,

which means it'll it'll be their summer when we visit this winter.

A warm summer. I'm getting way ahead of myself. Sorry.

I should probably start again.

My name is Andy. And this fan has taken my folks and me

and some other people to a resort near Pismo Beach,

which is on the coast between Los Angeles and the Bay Area.

And our driver Mike said he knows every back road in the area.

And that's Mike.

At least he thought he knew every background

because we drove through this really super strange patch of fog.

And when we finally came out of it, Mike was totally lost.

So when we all saw the first house we'd seen in like an hour,

we stopped even though I knew it wasn't the resort we were supposed to be going to

there's nothing that makes people have action crankier than being stuck in a slow moving van

and that's how the story began.

Can you stop taking pictures for just a minute, please.

All right, Connie.

Place is so charming. Wow,

this is very grand. What do you think Andy?

You probably asked your question.

This isn't the place in the brochure. What's that one?

This isn't a place in the brochure.

You got to be kidding me.

And hour van ride through Backhaus twist to Rama and this isn't the right place.

No, this isn't the resort.

This is I know what this place is.

I should know. And no idea.

Are you having an episode? Or are you just simple?

Excuse me, Mike, right.

So do you think you can get us to the right resort?

Or maybe you need to ask directions from somebody here.

I suppose. This is weird.

I'm telling you that fog that they're never seen anything like it.

He's having an episode. You know, that's really not helping.

Me. There's broiling in the sun. Connie, please.

What?

Can I help you?

Yes, please.

I was on my way to the resort up the road.

The say thank you is up the road. He's lost.

Oh, well. That isn't good. Is it?

Would anybody likes them cookies? Fresh bake from the oven?

Directions Cletus needs directions.

This is exactly why I never leave the city.

Maybe the country just doesn't want you.

Should we follow her means you probably has a phone.

I don't have any reception.

No, I haven't had any boss for like the past hour.

We got rocked. I'm going to tear your boss

and seriously,

was the best coffee I've ever had.

I am so glad to hear you say that. You're welcome. Anybody else

I want one. Are they organic.

We're trying to stay away from processed foods.

Okay.

No Thank you.

See, all year ago.

You guys Very good. Thank you. You're welcome, dear.

fresh cookies are just what you need to get your wits about you.

That's what my husband always says.

All right.

We're pretty good. I guess.

The resort you're looking for is just down the road.

Turn right at the junction and then a couple miles down.

That's what I keep thinking. But then I hit this

this fog, ma'am. And well.

Just call me Nana. That's what everybody does.

Mighty kind of you Nana, I am Mike,

You all look so exhausted. Why don't you just get your things from the van

and come in and freshen up with it.

And then Mike can go find the resort and give me a call when he gets back.

I do need to use the facilities.

Good. When you get to the resort just tell him to compress on a night or two.

And eh just come back and get us

Okay, sure. If that's what everyone wants?

Yeah, why not? Sounds good. Sure.

I'll just have to tell my husband. I'm sure he won't mind.

Please. Everybody come in.

Great. It's settled then.

You clearly need a buddy

I have a card for you, Mike.

I appreciate you helping me out.

I'll call you as soon as

this is you

drive safe. Mike.

I have some cookies for you when you get back.

We really appreciate your hospitality.

Oh, it's no bother at all.

I'm sorry. I'm not good at remembering names.

My husband, he's the one that has been accurately numbering.

Well, I'm Dean John's, and this is my wife Sadie. And

over there our son, Andy.

Fine, young man. He's turning out to be

Thank you. We're trying our best.

Nana, do you happen to have Wi Fi here by any chance?

I really need to check in with my office.

No, I should do the same. I've got all these reports I have to approve of.

Oh no, we don't have Wi Fi here.

This is our summerhouse. We tried to keep work to a minimum.

You know, relax, exercise. Enjoy nature.

Really.

This was supposed to be a working vacation. A working vacation.

Isn't that one of those oxymorons like jumbo shrimp or Good grief?

All I know is I spend more and more time at the office these days.

You know we have to stay busy just to keep treading water,

Yeh Irene is off to college.

Just The way it is,

I see

I'm constant Brian.

What do you do?

You really want to know?

I asked didn't I. I'm an engineer

specifically for non traditional propulsion systems and their potential uses

in the meteorological and aerospace sector.

So, you're a rocket scientist. It's true.

I have a meeting at JPL on Monday.

Is that The laboratory.

Is there any other place worth visiting in this granola state?

I don't think so.

I actually own a catering company with my sister Molly.

I have to admit, I'm a huge science.

We're gonna get some more lemonade.

I was still talking

what do you are photographer?

No. Just a hobby.

I work at my parents catering company with my sister.

And make chicken on a stick. Oh, it's bad.

Like zombies.

Can't say thought about it that much. I'm Molly, by the way.

Mandy. So you go to college?

No, maybe one day. You

still in high school? What do you want to do?

Now my parents do. What do they do?

Honestly? No idea.

That must be Mike made it to the resort

Hello. Hi, Mike. How are you?

You have a lot of curious people here. So what's the good word?

You made it to the resort like I said, good.

Of course he did.

What? The resort double booked for the weekend.

And now your van won't start. Oh, dear.

Oh, give me a break. I'm so going to sue these people.

Brian, please.

Now it's okay. Mike. Don't fret. Hang on a second.

Why don't you guys all stay with us for the weekend.

We have plenty of room we have all the amenities that resorts have

no use in delaying your vacation any longer.

Yes. I wouldn't stay at the other place. Now.

If you would pay me and trust me, they will pay.

We wouldn't want to be any trouble now.

Oh, it's no trouble at all. Like I said,

sounds okay to me. I guess we can make the best of this mess.

Dean. Sadie. We love to Nana.

Wonderful. I'm so pleased that you're going to stay

and I know my husband is going to be so excited that you came to town.

Mike, your guests are going to be staying with us for the weekend.

Yeah. Now what I want you to do is go get that van fixed

and give me a call on Sunday when you're going to pick up your guests.

Wonderful.

You're welcome. Bye.

Well, I guess I should show you all to your room.

Okay. All right.

She's very nice,

way better than the picture that other place.

I don't suppose you have cable.

We have a flat screen with a global satellite DVR downstairs in the family room.

You're welcome to sleep on the couch if you'd like.

I am so moving in here.

My husband just loves winter sports and I love the Italian cooking shows.

Oh, speaking of cooking, I was going to make pasta tonight.

Is that okay?

Okay, sounds perfect. Thank you.

Great. Well make yourself at home.

You saw the family room downstairs but whatever you do, do not delete any of pubs TV shows.

It gets a little bit cranky if you can't watch lose.

See guys

they love the planned spontaneity they are natural.

I hope this will suffice.

You have your own bathroom. And there's little soaps underneath the counter.

The shampoos feel free to take them if you like

that's what I do. But don't tell

Dinner will be ready in a dip just let me know if you need anything.

We will thank you

I thought this vacation was a bad idea.

I wonder if she part with that cookie recipe.

You know a big those will go over with our clients

that they would

Wow. That's pretty nice.

I'm glad it meets your approval.

Of course we'll be happy to charge you a standard room rate

and expect payment before dinner.

But I thought we are. Gotcha.

Kitten prion you really do need to loosen up a bit.

Dinner will be ready in an hour.

Thanks Nana

please, everyone, just sit wherever you'd like.

I'm just waiting for the pasta.

We'll just take a drink

Hey, dinner's ready. I'm sure I guess one need you.

Has anyone met the Lord of the Manor yet?

He's been locked in the study all afternoon.

What? The TV rooms right next door.

Hey, maybe reach room. It's almost like Uncle Ted.

Uncle token anything you'd like to? Yeah,

except he likes to act out the partisan,

Andy. No, please.

I just hope he's not a crank. Hello.

Welcome everyone.

Sorry, I didn't introduce myself sooner. But I had a problem in the workshop I had to take care of

even in the offseason, there can be challenges.

So how is everyone doing?

Good. Good.

Well, I hope we show you a good time. Oh, my name is pump.

Oh, good. You finally came out to meet our guests.

Just give me two more minutes.

I hope everybody's hungry.

Well, I am. How about you, Brian?

How do you know my name? Well, I

know everyone's name. Now that gave me a list.

Let's see.

checking it twice.

Brian, Costas, Molly Andy. Sadie Dean.

Perfect. Wonderful.

Well, I know you're all disappointed you didn't get to go to your resort.

We have beautiful browser you're welcome to take advantage of.

And if you'd like we could set up some activities.

You mean like games? We can all join in?

Well, yes. Well, somebody excluded if their noses are too bright.

You'll have to excuse Brian apparently he thinks he's funny.

I can speak for myself, lady. Uh, he can speak

for yourself badly. Sure. And I know lady I will kick your

meatloaf and sauce

I separated the meatballs from the sauce.

I thought maybe some of you don't eat meat.

Thank you. You're very kind. Indeed.

Now Would anybody like some wine?

Yes, I need it.

Please, excuse me pop. Yes, Andy.

Has anyone ever mentioned you kind of look like Santa Claus?

If he was younger and thinner.

And Nathaniel John, please be kind to our host.

I thought it was mom.

Oh, Andy. The truth is

in the offseason, Santa gets to swim lots of laps in his pool

who would care for red

Delicious.

Boy, that was so good.

And no, I was so hungry.

Thanks for helping me clean up ladies. Welcome.

It was a pleasure after a meal like that. It was the least we could do.

That the men can clean up tomorrow.

I suppose I thought about making a special feast tomorrow.

I couldn't even think of eating again right now. Sounds good to me.

Like it here.

Well, if we're going to have a special meal,

maybe we should make it a special night.

What do you in mind pup

for everyone seemed to have Christmas on their mind.

Why don't we exchange gifts, put names in the hat?

Like Secret Santa? Yes. No, no, it's

kind of but it has another name. White Elephant.

That's it. We exchange gifts, but no training.

It's been my experience that that's best done quietly after a holiday.

Wait a minute. We're not exactly near a mall here.

What am I supposed to get some one Fistfull of sticks

maybe an evening with your sparkling personality.

It's a gift that keeps on giving.

Why don't we just make each other stuff?

Like arts and crafts?

Oh, please.

I like that idea. It's like summer Christmas.

You know it is a thought that matters right?

Very true.

And to that end I'm going to disqualify myself in the sense that

I am going to give a present to everyone

that's awfully generous sir

we're not really doing you see I consider myself something of an expert

I'm giving the perfect gift of course you do.

So Christmas summer it is

tear up the age list and put your name on it

and we'll put them in the hat

this is going to be so much fun

perfect oh you got me then.

I prefer cash or gold coins

it's not you which means my summer Christmas wish already came true

problem

now

it's gonna be easy

What about me

Well, thanks everyone

we will exchange gifts before dinner and if anyone needs any crypto advice

I'm available

causing him a sack full of ideas

Good night ladies.

I'm just down the hall if you need anything

Thanks for a lovely evening

I picked man's name for the not really white elephant thing.

Did you get Brian? Oh I'm sorry.

Maybe you get a tool since he has one.

Really he seemed to like you.

Me one have to you tell into

Are you kidding me?

I'm just saying

maybe you could help me make some better apple pies for dinner?

We can make extra and they could freeze them

there's a tree out back they'd be fresh.

I actually thought I might take some pictures

give it a rest we've got a huge fall season coming up and I need your help.

I know Connie we have a responsibility to mom and dad stream

I can't do it by myself

and you're going off on some pipe dream thing and you're going to make a living as a photographer

it's just crazy.

I know I'll just take a few

and then help you with the pies

financial

information for

sure you didn't have anything to do with bringing them here.

It is what it is dear.

Regardless, I'm glad they're here.

They all seem very nice

this time, seven increasing cloudiness.

Hello, Andy. Anything good on TV.

You've channels I've never even heard off.

What can I say? I'm a world traveler.

I think those crazy Bollywood movies though,

they sing and dance for everything, even a Pisces.

I love the colors myself. Do you mind?

And I love these modern conveniences currently and World Championships are on today.

Do you buy curling, boom, pop?

It's what I call it when I was a kid.

Oh I see.

Mom and dad and I. We took a trip to Canada on Christmas.

And it was the best time I ever had.

Like, I really thought it was cool.

Being there with them. How dumb is that?

Doesn't sound dumb at all?

was my decision to

I said we were going somewhere. And for me to close my eyes

and point out that Winnipeg, Canada,

it's a bit chilly up there, isn't it?

I've never been so cold my life.

But I didn't care. We were on an adventure.

Well, I know this weekend won't be much fun.

Oh no, it's it's great. This is the first time my folks have done anything like this and

I don't even know.

And might as well be the last

Hang in there, Andy.

Maybe we can get him some room park this weekend.

That'd be cool.

Wasn't in trouble?

Nope. Sorry. Your boy is clearly a menace.

What did he do? I'm so sorry. I'm kidding. I'm kidding. Sadie.

He's lovely. So coffee is brewing in the kitchen

popping out. We get up really early. So please make yourself at home.

Relax. You're on vacation

Good morning, Molly.

Oh, I didn't know you had a dog.

Kenyan he's a bit Wolfie bit laid back.

takes it easy during the summer like then and I do or try to anyway.

Sounds lovely. It is. You're up early.

I was just taking some pictures before my sister got up. I have to help her later.

She doesn't like pictures. Not when I take them. No.

Are you that bad? Could you throw them in the picture? I've ruined many shots with the button pushers.

No, it's not like that. closely. So um, you haven't been the camera, don't you?

Oh, yeah, of course.

Very nice. Oh, I like that. Can I have a copy of that one

I have a photo printer in my office if it's not too much trouble?

Oh, of course not. It's the least I can do. You really like it?

Before he gifted Molly You really are.

I was just struck with a thought you might be able to help me.

You'd have to keep a secret. Are you up to it?

You bet pop.

Morning, Connie.

coffee smells divine. It is.

So I'm probably not supposed to tell you this, but I'm your secret Santa.

And I was thinking about making a few Dutch apple pies for you.

Notice the trees out there, did you? I did.

And I also was kind of looking around and looks like you have everything you my sister would need to make with you.

That sounds lovely. And I promise I won't tell anybody.

What what?

The coffee. It's great

is that all your recipes?

Indeed? I saved the best recipe since

well, let's just say seems like a very long time.

You think I could borrow one of your chocolate chip cookies

and use them for good and not evil?

I'm sure you would. But I really hate to be mean.

But my grandmother gave me this recipe and it's kind of like a family heirloom.

I understand. They're just really good. No problem

dear. Need a few things for dinner

Ouch. How does it feel to be shut down in flames?

I'm positive you know better than I do.

Sorry

croquet?

I haven't played this game forever. I thought it'd be fun.

What kind of games? Do you like being tennis, badminton, chess?

I have a garage full of things. I don't get to take out very often.

Man, I used to love all that stuff used to do. Yeah. But

now with work and the economy being what it is.

Things are tough.

Feels like I have to work twice as hard to get half the reward

with the economy and corporate culture.

You know, there is this kid in my office while I say kid, he's 25 years old.

He has no family. He works weekends, he can travel at a moment's notice.

If I want to make VP before I retire, I got to compete with him.

And what if you don't?

Well, I'll either lose my job.

Or I'll be scrubbing out his executive bathroom.

Take some advice from someone with a little success in global corporate identity.

Take some time out for yourself.

If you don't, you'll never be satisfied another will those around you.

I hear what you're saying.

But I've been running on this hamster wheel so hard for so long.

I don't think I can get off even if I wanted to

It is easier then you think you have a great son and wife to help you?

Yeah. But we're both struggling right now. And andy

he's about to go off to college.

The only reason we're here is because this conference I was supposed to go to in Santa Barbara was canceled last minute

due to some kind of freakish weather incident.

Well, I I would take that as a sign Dean. I really would.

I hope we have a chance to relax while you're here.

Thank you. I appreciate that.

You mind me asking what it is that you do? Oh,

I'm in distribution.

Nana, what's all this?

Just a few people that expressed an interest in a spirit of game of cricket.

No, I didn't write? Where's my racket?

The rules are very simple to get your ball to the gate to the post at the end.

And then back to this post first ball and their team wins.

And if someone hits your ball, you can totally hose them and bash their bonds next week.

I believe the word is croquet Andy but I admire your flair for the language

now I'll be referee so you choose the teams.

How about boys against girls?

If you think you can handle the embarrassment,

I was born to be embarrassed. I mean

that's not what I'm in whatever care to make it interesting.

What do you have in mind on the wager you're on

gambling really guys?

Come on dad is just for fun Andy don't contribute to father

all right all right we'll keep it simple for the Genteel among us.

How about loser does the dishes

well I'm doing the cooking so I don't do them either way.

I don't know I mean, Dean's got a point but

I guess it's up to him.

I don't know about this case come on don't check it out on me you're on my team.

Yeah, come on dad it is school's end. It'll be fun

Yeah, why not lose

your mountain

to get it to through the center All right.

Here we go.

This was a little hard

I can include it on the first one there you go right there.

Right in the center

there you go. Good. Set up

roll over there one more. I didn't get you over

to the center don't mess up.

We'll try and do as good as you Brian.

But I haven't excuse my stick though

Yay. Oh come on.

Girl

All right next.

Up The first

come one Brian

did you have to go how many goes this time oh

wow shorter

the Empire says you can

watch

we're friends

all right so what I do now go back here

and hit it through here how many shots

bend it bend it all the way to position

or hit the bull's eye

I can't lose my golf no

you have to do is move it right into tears we cannot

No

now

it's your turn I think Andy

Come on son show me what your made off

Nice

I just like hit it somewhere

go

like me don't be me thank you so much

all right you go through right to the right

to the center right to the right the car post

come back come back to the right okay and then to the left

center here all that all that right now

do I hit it sideways

anyway you want

cheating

is perfect thank you very much

that's the way

God acts

I'm not very good at getting it back around

come back around because I think the red one

boy one shot

so much it

that was good

afternoon seeing Brian's display I was not hit it too hard

well done well done.

What about me? Nobody

see what you got.

Okay, come on Connie.

Go Connie There you go.

Not too hard, not too hard.

They go

right to right to.

Come on, the referee is hard to hear.

First guys Andy

Let's deploy hydrophobia at Sun come on

oh man what a dick I am a Tiger

Eyes Good job

balls gonna go in so go for it

come on a favor

you get a free here to do this. What do I do?

I hated your bowl. The red one.

You get to take her ball anywhere around

put your foot on your ball your bad

concussion

I know

you can knock it any direction you

want now we can win this thing? Yeah, just just don't choke take your time.

Shanks don't forget what I said

just don't mess up I don't want to do the dishes

just don't mess up Monday

go Sadie Sadie

got it.

Awesome. Secret Santa.

That's really getting for you.

I hope you liked your gift.

There's sandwiches in the kitchen. If anybody's hungry.

Starving. Kicking your behind made me hungry.

Oh, yeah, I'm famished. I'm gonna get some food

Yeah, I'm okay.

You're gonna get a sandwich.

In a minute

Thanks.

You're gonna get pictures. Good to see you.

Wow. It's cool. You're a photographer.

Oh, I'm not a photographer.

Beautiful Man. You know my sister.

She runs your life.

No. You go

Hey pap do you mind if I sit down? Oh, please do.

Thank you

I guess I need some help with this whole gift giving

thing. That's my specialty.

I'm supposed to get Dean a gift. That's sweet.

Yeah, well, he already got me his.

He did. Yeah. He threw the croquet game.

He said that was his gift to me and he did it on purpose.

That's thoughtless, self absorbed, patronizing.

This isn't necessarily about the croquet matches.

No, we're we're not the people used to be

where you want to be all we do his work or think about work or talk about work.

I'm sick of it.

You're both too hard on yourselves.

I saw you out there having fun together.

Yeah. Yeah, that was fun. And I missed that.

I missed it a lot.

I was just struck with an idea.

Okay. I'm going to tell you something.

You don't have to do it. But please

think about it.

Okay, you can't hurt

really is beautiful here.

I am jealous

poppin Irish You're lucky I Just glad that we could share it once in a while.

Molly, I need your help in the kitchen.

I know Connie, if you knew you would stop wasting time taking pictures.

We owe it to our hosts. Come on.

It's lovely. Just having you both here.

If you could just get your head in the game, that'd be great.

Okay, be done in a minute

I helped raise her when her parents passed away.

I'm sorry. That couldn't have been easy.

It wasn't that we have their catering business that they started.

It was their dream. And it's really successful.

Just so much work. And I have all these ideas to grow the business.

Well, I'm sure your parents are very proud.

I guess. I wish Molly appreciated everything I've done for her.

She does. Everybody has to find their own way.

She just has a lot of growing up to do

Don't we all?

Hey, Molly, you want to go swimming in the hot tub?

No. Thanks, Sandy. Maybe later

Hey pap you want to go swimming? Or can you show me how the hot tub works?

Give me a moment to work. Okay.

Hey, Brian. You want to go swimming or you want to go in the hot tub?

Water? Oh, cuz Nana was looking for someone to peel potatoes.

Love the water. Let's go. Alright. Wait, we just have to wait from Poppy.

Oh yeah, he's just finishing up some work.

Have you been in there? Oh, good

Okay, boys ready to go. Sorry. I was

working on your yes.

Great idea for a show boys. Thank you.

No problem gets us out of working in the kitchen. Well, before we have to anyway.

I don't care if we have to do the dishes. I'm having fun.

I am Glad to hear that.

One. Oh, I'm sure it's much nicer than the other place. I mean,

it's really nice of you letting us stay here.

Our pleasure. I'm glad to see you're getting along so well with all the others.

Do you have a girlfriend? Girlfriend? No.

Because you and Connie. I'm just saying.

Are you insane? She's the most irritating woman I've ever met.

Anyway. What do a kid and an old older man know about anything?

No offense.

None taken some taking.

Yeah?

You think she likes me?

I've seen my share of courting rituals. And I would definitely say that

you're in one of the stages of the most elementary

idea what you just said?

Does she like me? Or does she not like me?

If I were a magic eight ball, I would say

All signs point to yes.

What about you? What about me?

I'm just a kid.

Oh, come on. You're 17 Going on forward.

He just answered the question that she liked me or did she not like me

Yeah, I think she likes you

so what should I do?

I try being a bit less strident

a tad more affectionate.

You don't have a clue what I'm talking about. Do you

mean stop being such a crank and throw her a biscuit?

This? Yeah, give us something nice. You know, write her a little love now.

For me.

works for you. Oh, please.

Yeah, A lot of girlfriend's

I do All right

I think I'm heading back inside

no matter what Brian they true to yourself

and who you are under that surely top layer

certainly later exactly

it has mystery

you guys are messing with me aren't yet

too much

sorry

I can leave if you want to sleep some more.

That's okay

so did you okay

I am so out of my mind

Yeah, me too.

Now the conference has been canceled. It's gonna be a lot of traveling to catch up

I still got to sort out the problem with that server

Well, I want to go down and see if they need any help setting up for diner

sure, yeah, okay.

Yeah, I'm fine

what is wrong with you? I need your help.

That's incredibly immature and rude to our hosts not to help out.

I am helping them. How

you're just thinking about yourself. I don't understand you.

I know you don't understand me. That's the problem.

That's the problem. See, I thought the problem was you not wanting to grow up.

You won't let me what does that supposed to mean? You've had my entire life planned

ever since Mom and Dad died.

And don't get me wrong. I am grateful for everything

but I can't do it anymore.

I'm sorry for interfering in your grand plans.

I'm sorry for caring about your well being.

It's not what I meant.

When you figure out what you meant. Get back to me

Hey dad

Hey son. How was your socker that was great

okay, angry.

Nice. You look pretty

good. I don't think it was good.

I gotta go check out dinner.

Up up.

We'll see what we're getting. Now. Are we done? Now? All right, let's go.

He doesn't see us

It's constance

she stormed in and then she stormed right out her apple pie smell divine though.

What's the matter dear? Do?

I thought everything was going well,

but no, I'm not so sure.

Now that you had any stake in any of our guests lives, right.

How's dinner coming?

Great roses in the oven and the sides are all done about 90 more minutes.

I'll go tell the others will do the gift exchange before dinner.

Okay, I'll be ready. I'll go

see who's outside

okay

I don't think we should be here

Wow, take a look at this

look at all these. He thinks he's Santa Claus.

And what did that mean?

What? What?

spilled the beans. It's

over her Nana and pod talk last night.

And man asked Bob if he if he had anything to do with bringing us here.

Wow, this guy's too much. I mean, they had to be talking about something else. Right?

Right.

Forget about sending

I gotta go get ready for dinner

so did everyone have a chance to get a gift? I thought we might have our little exchange before dinner

if you need more time or need some gift advice

maybe we should just skip the whole gift exchange.

thought everyone was excited.

At least a little bit.

It's just a little weird.

What do you mean?

Andy and I went to paps study.

And there was a lot of pictures of him in there dressed like Santa Claus,

with deer and elves and

no offense, but you're just a little too into this.

I can explain Brian.

And what we're doing in paps study.

He wasn't doing anything calm down.

The matter at hand is

I want to know if Paul brought us here.

Brian. And he overheard pop saying something like

he brought us here on purpose.

That's not what he said.

What's going on here? Yeah, PA.

What's going on? I just like this cleared up.

Please. Everyone, please.

I never meant to deceive. That wasn't my intent than what was your intent?

You have to have an open mind when I say this.

Besides pap. I'm known by many different names in many different languages.

Santa Claus, Papa Well, Father Christmas St. Nicholas.

You know me best as Santa Claus.

You think your Santa but I am Santa Claus.

And my wife is Mrs. Claus. Very close

at your service

you are both delusional.

That is so sad.

You don't have to believe

that I would hope that are words indeed would speak for themselves.

That's crazy. No, it's not.

Molly, what's wrong with you?

Nothing's wrong with me. I agree with what pop said.

Often Nana had been nothing but generous and kind to all of

us. Yeah. And they lied to us. You know,

on a think we should be here.

Dean. Why not?

Andy, this is an adult discussion.

So why don't you let me know when they don't show up.

And then I'll be quiet Andy you're skating on thin ice.

And to hear my mom and dad mean well,

who are you to judge us?

I'm not judging you. I want to help you.

Help us do what?

Be crazy. Brian? It's not fair.

While he has been acting like a child since the minute we got here. That's not true.

I don't know what these people said to you. But yeah,

what are you saying to these people? Stay out of my business little man.

I just tried to don't bother

you know I think it's time we leave

it don't you think you've been a bit harsh?

Don't be so wishy washy Sadie. Seriously?

Oh, okay. You make the decisions and usually leave us out of it.

Come on Sady that's not what I meant.

Sady Sady

Come on, you know that's not what I'm ment.

I am out of here too

you are nuts as far as I'm concerned.

Let me know when you grow up.

No, the rose

Hi, Would you like something to eat dear?

I brought sandwiches for everyone. Seems like they're all gonna be staying at least till tomorrow anyway.

No one tried to walk out.

Well Brian thought about it but he likes my cooking too much.

I messed up here.

Go ahead. Tell me about it.

I brought them here. I know

I wish I could grant every Christmas wish I get

that you can't. I can give toys I can put a smile on a child's face.

I can foster cherished family memories, but I can't do it all.

There are things I can't control.

That's life pop. Even for someone

that has a few 100 years of Christmas magic under their belt.

They all have unfulfilled Christmas wishes.

Sadie Dean, Molly, Constance, Brian, Andy.

They all have a big goose egg next to the name of the ledger.

I just want to clear up the accounts

clean out the books a little bit

up there. They're adults now they're set in their ways they're

they're resistant to a little Christmas magic

I should have told him much earlier I told you everything I'm sorry dear

I really mess things up

No, why I love you so much pop.

Because you don't give up on people.

Not even those poor souls that are on the naughty list.

Or you find each and every single day as a chance to grow

to change to find a little happiness.

I know you're not gonna give up on people here or anywhere else.

If I could just find a way to convince them well,

you said it yourself. If children are more accepting

perhaps you just need to find the child and each one of them

hi, I love you. I love you to pop

get to work clean those books out.

I wanted to speak with all of you

what you do after that is entirely up to you.

Okay, go ahead. Andy.

Do you please read this chapter

Dear Santa, my name is Andy Jones.

This my letter?

Yes it is Andy that Sandy's handwriting.

That's the actual letter.

I remember when he wrote that he was just so proud.

How do you have that?

How is that even possible?

Please go on reading

my mom and dad and me had the best Christmas ever in Canada last year.

It was it was so much fun and for this year and every year after I want to have that much fun again.

That my mom and dad have that much fun.

I like them to have fun too.

Thanks Your pal Andy.

There's something else written in here

that's mom's handwriting.

I remember when I wrote that I was just kidding.

i What do you say?

PS Santa. Please make it possible to love my mad and Petrus lug of a husband just a little more.

Sadie.

I've been hanging out with that letter for the last 10 years hoping to be able to sign off on the Christmas Wishes side.

But I haven't been able to in fact 18 You've been working six of the last eight holidays and

sady to you the last two

I had to

What do you care anyway? theme I am a Santa Claus.

There is no letter no wish no request to small to seemingly intangible.

I just wanted you to believe in yourselves as a family.

And as people is the greatest gift you can give each other

Believe me

I need to take a walk

Dean wait.

I'm your presenter and my gift to you is to tell you something.

Something I haven't told you in far too long and

I know we have problems communicating and not happy that fun

I love it and I believe in you

and us and I want to do whatever it takes to make it work

know you do I'd love you to Sady

want to thank you for letting me

just get to what you wanted to say.

Would you please read this?

Why not? Nevermind. Let's just get this over with

Dear Santa. I am 11 years old and too old to believe in you.

But my mom is making me write this for my sister Molly.

This is my letter.

Yes. You wrote it 20 years ago

please go on

she's one years old and too young to write herself.

Mom says I should ask for a dolly or stuffed in when that maybe

you can make her grow up faster and help me do my chores.

hope mom doesn't read this. Can Perkins

Molly you please read this

Dear Santa

My name is Molly Perkins and I'm nine years old.

I'm writing to you because my mom is sick and I wanted her to get better.

Also my sister Connie takes care of me and my mom and works so hard on it.

I love her and would do anything to see her happy

thanks Molly.

Two little girls and had to grow up way too soon.

Both oats and Christmas magic

and I hope you can find that solace in each other

for everything, I want the business to succeed and I want you to succeed

and I want to help you

I love you Connie.

Mom and Dad would be so proud of you

thank you for taking the moment Brian.

This is just for novelty value believe me

did you Photoshop these

look pretty good if you did,

Brian we read this

sure what the heck

Dear Santa My name is Brian Raglan and I'm seven years old

What is this how did you get this?

I wrote this

I know please

my mom and dad are broken.

I got the horse that

both of them said I could have anything I want it from you.

And I want a peekaboo Mysterio flying saucer

with omni directional laser turret action

I had one the other kids would make fun of me.

I just know what please Santa

I didn't get one

you didn't get anyone

I should have and I'm sorry.

You should know that. That toy?

The peekaboo Mysterio flying saucer with omni directional laser turret movement.

It doesn't exist. Of course it did.

I remember every detail of it. I'm sure

you do. It existed the imagination of a little boy

was hurting very badly at that model life

that is not true.

What about the Saturn rocket with the realistic decals and the one stage booster you got with the next year

the Saturn rocket had two stages and a parachute in the nose

well never quite properly deployed

about some quality control

and contrary to popular belief the realistic decals Weren't

you know this I know my toys Brian

All right.

How many rolls or caps came into Texas Pete Deputy Sheriff fun kit

for DHS parole, and there was a Texas Longhorn emblazoned on

the stock. What color were the walkie talkies in the secret agent spy

kit? Black had a red button at a range of 30 yards

wrong. They barely work 30 feet

my friend Joey swore he could never hear me.

But your friend Joey never put the antenna up all the way.

I knew it. I kept telling him

whatever. How many skulls were hidden in Dr. ACULA spooky laboratory place

16 wrong they were only 15 Everyone was forget about Dr. achillas Hypno medallion.

Brian, you are hurting when your parents got divorced and you never wanted that to happen again.

You were on my naughty list for years.

My parents treated each other so badly.

But they were hurted too.

But they never should put that on you.

You you close down your heart because it was easier

to close down and keep people out than to let them in

and maybe have them hurt you.

But I believe Brian

that you want to let someone in

I wouldn't know where to start.

You could start with the peekaboo Mysterio

it ever occurred to you that you became an engineer so that one day you could create that toy

that you create in your imagination so very long ago,

but I don't make toys you can make wonderful things that help mankind

think that one day will inspire a child to great heights

Brian this is gonna sound corny

but if you can open your heart your creativity

peekaboo Mysterio will follow

you know

your gift was so much better than mine

I hadn't will help

you know Santa says we shouldn't believe in each other

and maybe we should

I really want to make this work.

I really want to try

okay

corn starch, corn star.

Brian, can I help you?

You record search Nana or should I say Mrs.

Claus Nana is fine. Great.

And toothpicks

and maybe a small rotary fan assembly like something you find in a processor unit.

Okay, you lost me at toothpicks but I do have cornstarch in the pantry correct

Should I ask what you're making?

Maybe history Nana well then I'll let you to it

if you need anything just let me know.

Good morning Andy.

Morning Nana

you should know that I was your secret Santa.

And I wanted to make sure that you get this present.

Thank you

nice wrap job

thank you, Nana.

I know you know Computers and interludes, but there's nothing quite like a good book,

especially one that's going to help you find wherever you want to go.

I agree.

Give me a hug. I'm a hugger.

Andy, can we talk to you a minute?

Sure

we want to apologize for for being so wrapped up in ourselves and

forgetting what's important.

We're not saying old habits are gonna die easy.

But we decided to work on believing each other and

supporting each other a little bit more.

And that includes you.

Sounds good to me.

I'm gonna hold you to that

All deal make a nice tan again.

Okay.

Anyway, to that end, I've decided we're gonna go somewhere nice this Christmas.

Anyway you want.

So I just want you to pick a place on a map.

And we're there

so funny.

Nothing.

I'll tell you both later.

Brian, did you stay up all night?

I did. And I feel great.

Look at this.

Wow, that's impressive.

What is it?

It's a peekaboo Mysterio.

But it's also a crude prototype for an inexpensive, self propelled meteorological craft

that can be easily replicated and

has the potential to revolutionize climate data retrieval.

Well, you lost me a toothpicks, but as long as you're excited, I'm excited.

I thought I'd make one final breakfast for everybody for the day incomes.

Yes, please. I am done here.

I'm just going to clean off okay.

Morning. Morning, dear.

Hi. I wasn't sure if you're doing the gifting, but I kind of took your gift anyway.

Wow. This is great.

How did you know we're like rockets.

My sister mentioned it. She's a huge sci fi nerd and got a bunch of these at NASA's JPL.

But she doesn't know it's gone. If you could keep it a secret.

Of course. Your sister is a sci fi nerd.

Yeah, she loves all that space stuff.

She wants to see where they built the Mars Rover.

That's how she agreed to come on the trip.

You don't say

if you could keep it between us she can be kind of touchy.

You don't say

thanks

ask your favorite oh

my god that was like the best breakfast I've had in ever.

Thank you, Nana. My pleasure.

And I'd also like to say something to paps.

So you know more anyone, please. And I had my say last night.

I really wish each of you the very best and all that you do.

And now it's time for me to give my Christmas

thanks to the help of the very talented Molly

Thank you very much

Thank you

online this is great

She's really good.

Yes. Thank you.

Maybe you could do our family portrait some day.

I'd like that. Awesome.

Well, you got the shot of me you were looking for

mine, I almost forgot.

I'm your secret Santa and

flash drive. So you know, I put my junk off there

so you can put your photos on and show them to people.

Thank you, Andy. Yeah. Oh, and also if you take photos zombies

you know I want copies I'll do

is a really beautiful Molly Mom and Dad would be really proud of you.

And you have to keep doing this you've you've got to follow your passion

this is your gift I'm sorry I was too blind to see it

no more meat on the stick for you. But no but we'll make it work and simple you

What about me

is that thing?

It's it's a prototype for an inexpensive, self propelled meteorological craft

that can be easily replicated and has the potential

to revolutionize climate data retrieval.

So will it fly vertically and horizontally with jump jet technology?

Yes. Wow. Are you interested in this sort of thing?

Maybe.

Check this out. You see these four guys?

The little rockets guys. And that guy

Mike is on the way.

The van will be here in five minutes

here you go.

I was your secret Santa.

I didn't expect anything.

What is it?

Nana's chocolate chip cookie recipe

you didn't steal this? Did you?

Would you be more or less impressive if I had

just kiddding she gave it to you and to me with her blessing.

Santa's secret cookie? What's that? That's what I call them.

These alone will give me so many jobs.

Good. I'm glad.

So tell me more.

About what do you do? Who are you what you like?

You really want to know?

I asked didn't I

Thank you Molly for the tips. Much appreciated.

No pop. Thank you

so for everything, I promise,

I know how to get to the airport. Right.

Things happen. Strange things happens.

Sometimes. Just gotta go with it. Mikey. Oh, boy.

You are my friend. Enjoy.

Thanks. Wath is this

a gift from your secret Santa?

But yeah, secret your wife give me your card.

True enough.

You are Santa and Mrs. Claus, aren't you?

But don't expect to be seeing us for a while.

Did you guys make that fog?

Let's keep that one the secret.

Same thing happened to arrange your mind that had some esteem issues. Okay,

looks like your travelers are ready to go.

Thanks

last picture everyone smile

so that's the story about how we found Santa summerhouse.

It sounds a little strange, probably because it is.

But if you ever find yourself in the middle of a mysterious fog,

then the best Christmas you ever have.

Might just be a summer in California.