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♪ I want Christmas with you ♪

♪ Everything I ever need is underneath the tree ♪

♪ And with you ♪

♪ So hold on close to me ♪

♪ As I love you gently ♪

♪ When I wake up and think about what's dearest to me ♪

♪ It's only you that I see every night ♪

♪ Inside my dreams ♪

♪ When I look (indistinct) ♪

♪ You woke me up like a summer day ♪

♪ I wouldn't want it other way, babe ♪

♪ And all that I can say is I- ♪

- Where is it?

I know I put it in here somewhere.

- April, you not packed yet?

Come on, we gonna miss our flight.

- I am almost ready, Michael.

- It's 15 minutes ago.

- Yes. Okay, here it is!

I mean, I got this so I could wear it for you,

but I mean, you think it's too much?

- Oh, no, no, no, no- - I can just,

you know, put it back. - No, no, no.

- You gotta swim, right?

- Right. Yes.

- Can you put that in my suitcase?

- That's what my thought.

- No, but seriously, babe.

Is all this really necessary?

I mean, we're only going away for Christmas.

- This isn't just a regular holiday.

- I know. It's our honeymoon.

- Yes. So I need options.

- I don't know why.

Everything I want to do doesn't require clothes.

- Hmm. Is that right?

- Alright, let's not start.

Come on. We gotta go.

We got a flight to catch.

Alright. - Alright, you got everything?

- Yes. - Alright.

(phone chimes)

- What was that?

- The airline. Our flight's on time.

So we gotta get moving.

- Okay. - Alright.

- Let me just pack, zip this up.

- Alright. - And then I'm ready.

- You good? - Yep.

- Here. Gimme that - Ready.

- I got it. (groans)

- Okay. - Alright, let's go.

We're out!

Hawaii, were we come.

What are you doing?

- Don't ask questions you already know the answer to.

(playful music)

Dear Lord, thank you so much

for every blessing that touches every area of our lives.

Please bless this honeymoon

and make this the best Christmas ever.

And we- - Amen.

- And we. - Amen.

Woo. Did you feel that spirit?

I felt it.

Look, God knows our hearts.

God knows my heart.

God knows your heart.

God knows we need to catch a flight.

So come on, let's go.

- Okay. - Come on, April.

- Alright, I'll be right down.

- I will leave you. - Yeah right.

(gentle music)

And can't forget you.

- April! - Coming!

Ready!

(bright music)

Okay, I'm coming!

- About time.

- Jeez. - Alright.

- Come on!

Hawaii, here we come.

- Yes, I'm ready. - Let's go.

- Let's go. (phone rings)

- Hold on. - Okay. Don't answer it.

It's probably a scammer or something.

- Yes. This is he.

Oh my God. Is she okay?

- What's going on?

- Yes, yes, we'll be right there.

- Oh, excuse me? - Thank you for calling.

- What's going on?

- It's Nicole.

She was in an accident.

- Oh, is she okay?

- I don't know.

Look, we gotta go to the hospital.

- Uh no, we don't.

You guys aren't married anymore.

- April, I know we're divorced,

but she was supposed to watch the kids while we were gone.

Remember? - Yes.

But unless she's dying, we are not going to the hospital.

We're going on our honeymoon.

- [Husband] Oh my God. Nicole, what happened?

- Nothing. I just slid on some black ice.

I mean...

- Oh, I'm sorry, Nicole.

- It's not as bad as it looks, girl.

(tray clatters)

- Oh, I'm so sorry. - Are you okay?

- [Nurse] Such a clutz.

I'm still getting used to this form.

- Oh, you don't have to apologize.

Oh, no, I meant the uniform, the, the uniform.

Anyway, this one here, she's gonna be just fine

now that her family's here to take care of her.

(playful music) - Um...

- Who? Us?

Uh no, no, no.

We, we are on our way to a flight.

So someone else is on their way to take care of her, right?

Like a boyfriend, BFF.

I don't know, somebody.

- Actually, I haven't had the chance to call anyone.

- But what are you guys doing here anyway?

I didn't call y'all.

- No, the hospital called us.

- Yeah, don't act like you don't know.

Why is he on your emergency contact list?

- Oops.

That might have slipped my mind.

Okay, girl, bye gimme your phone

so I can make arrangements. - No! What you mean?

- Okay, everybody just calm down.

Let's take a beat for a second. Okay?

- What for? We have a plane to catch.

- It's, look it's complicated.

- [April] What are you saying to me?

- What about the kids? - What about them?

- I'm not leaving my kids alone.

- No, of course not.

But she hasn't even tried her parents or a..

- Alright, you're right. I'll give 'em a call.

- [April] Okay.

(April sighs)

- Hey, Ms. Goodwin?

Yes. Merry Christmas.

Yes, I'm here at the hospital.

Nicole's been in an accident.

Yeah, she seems fine,

but I was just calling to see when can you all get out here?

Yes. Oh, okay.

Well, how long do you think?

Okay.

Alright, I'll tell her.

Alright, be safe.

She said they're snowed in.

They won't be able to catch a flig..

- Aw. - Oh, great.

So, no Hawaii?

- Not right now, babe, I'm sorry.

- You did this on purpose, didn't you?

- If you actually think that I set this whole thing up.

- Yes. - You're insane.

- I do. - Okay, okay.

- You couldn't just let us have th..

- Okay. - Could you?

- Down, calm down. - Everybody just relax.

Ma'am, you really should leave.

- Oh, so I'm the bad guy?

- Baby. - Yeah, right.

Okay. Whatever.

- Babe! - Ugh, let her go, Mike.

- Can you, can you- - Sir, sir.

Please. - I'm sorry.

I'll, I'll be back.

- Yeah. I'm so sorry.

- It's okay.

- Look at your pulse.

Alright?

(gentle music)

- April? April, would you slow down and talk to me?

- What? - Look, you know

this isn't my fault, right?

- This is crazy.

I don't know how to deal with this.

- But you knew I had an ex-wife when you married me.

- Yes. That you knocked up while we were on break.

(somber music)

- I love you, but you're being a real brat right now.

♪ Gucci, I got that ♪

♪ Balenciaga, I got that ♪

(phone rings)

- Oh, that's my best friend.

I have to take that. Thank you.

Hi, best friend.

- Hey, Stephanie.

- Oh, well, for someone

who's about to go on their honeymoon,

you sure sound awfully sad.

Is your flight delayed?

- I wish.

- Oh, no. What's going on?

- Nicole said she got into a car accident,

but I'm not buying it for one minute.

- I wouldn't put it past her either.

She's been trying to play these games

since you and Michael got together back in college.

- I know.

And every time I have to deal with ..

why did he marry her?

- Mm-hmm.

You and I are a team, April.

But, is the girl right?

- Define all right. - Does she have

any head trauma or life threatening injuries?

- No, no. It's nothing like that.

She just has a few broken bones.

But do you know what's worse

than having to postpone our honeymoon?

- (scoffs) Let me guess.

Having to take care of her trifling self.

- Yes. And the kids.

- For real? - Yes.

What am I gonna do?

- Oh, baby. Don't worry about it.

Don't trip.

Listen, you got this.

Plus I'll come out and help out too.

- Oh my God. Would you do that?

- Yeah, of course.

I'm your girl. Whatever you need.

- Thank you.

- I got you.

But listen, some of us are gonna go out

and we're gonna go have some drinks.

So I'm gonna have to call you back.

- Have fun.

- You know, I always do.

Love you.

- Oh, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to startle you.

- Oh, it's okay.

- Wanted to give you this.

- Thank you.

You have no idea how much this means to me.

- Is that you and your mom?

I'm sorry, but I did take a peek inside.

- Yeah, no, it's okay.

Yeah, she passed away when I was 12.

So.. - I'm sorry.

- Whenever I wear this,

it makes me feel like she's always with me.

- I'm sure she is.

- Thank you.

- Lillian. - Lillian?

Yeah, I needed to hear that.

I could really use her help right now.

- Right.

Well, I, I could never fill your mo..

but if you need an extra set of hands...

- Holiday angels?

- Yeah, it's just something I do each Christmas

to help people out if they need extra support.

- Oh, that's nice of you.

My friend Stephanie said

that she would help me out with the chaos

that is my life right now, so...

- Oh, well, no pressure,

but hold onto that in case things change.

- Okay. I will.

Thank you. - You're welcome.

(bright twinkling)

- [Man] I hope you know what you're doing,

- Marshall, you know, I know the rules.

Besides, did it look like she recognized me?

- That's debatable.

Indeed, you are unrecognizable to her.

But some bonds are multidimensional.

Letting go again can be hard.

- But she needs me.

And for the first time I can help her Marshall.

And isn't it at my discretion?

- (scoffs) And so be it.

(both laugh)

(bright music)

- [Michael] You getting good grades or bad grades?

- Good grades. - Good grades or bad grades?

- [Boy] Good, good, good, good.

- Uh huh, As or Bs?

Ah, boom.

Do me, do me.

- Oh yeah.

What grades are you getting?

- A pluses. - A pluses?

No, we don't do A pluses.

We do A plus, pluses. (growls playfully)

(Michael laughs)

Alright, y'all? Your daddy's tired.

Y'all gotta go to bed now.

- Are are we really spending Christmas here with you, Dad?

- Yes, you're spending Christmas here with us.

- Yes, and we can do whatever you guys want.

Does that sound like fun?

- Yeah.

- What about our mom?

- Hmm. Your mom'll be here too.

And don't worry.

Your mommy's fine.

We're gonna go see your first thing tomorrow, okay?

- Yes!

- Now you guys have to go to bed.

Go to bed.

(Michael growls playfully)

(April chuckles)

(April sighs)

(gentle music)

- Hey you. - Oh, hey.

Hey.

You know you're a great dad. I hope you know that.

- You think so? - Yes.

- God knows I'm trying.

I mean, with the divorce, trying to co-parent.

Not to mention marrying the love of my life.

Just don't want my kids to hate me.

- No.

Well, you don't have to worry abou..

It's me they hate.

- That's not true.

- Me and Gabriella, we're cool,

but have you seen the way Jayden looks at me?

It's with such disdain.

- He's nine years old.

He doesn't even know what that means.

- Well, he definitely feels it.

It's like he thinks I broke up the marriage.

- Stop that.

My kids know you had nothing to do with my divorce.

- Yeah, but still.

Do you think he'll ever grow to like me?

- He is going to grow to love you.

Alright?

Now here, put down this.

Let's stop working for a little bit.

Come relax with me. Alright?

- Okay. - Come on.

- Michael, I'm sorry for what I said earlier.

- It's okay.

- No, I can't keep throwing the past in your face.

- This is true.

But I know this is a lot. I'm learning too.

- Yeah, but I'm sorry for hurting you.

So, do you forgive me?

- I forgive you.

- So, what's the plan?

- You mean the one about my ex staying with us?

- Yeah.

(Michael sighs)

- Well, I will take care of my kids

and I will handle Nicole.

- Okay.

And I guess I'll throw together a last minute Christmas,

even though I haven't really done that before.

- Your family didn't go all out for Christmas?

- Well, my dad tried after my mom died,

but it was just never really the same.

So this should be interesting.

- Must have been tough for you growing up without your mom.

- Mm-hmm.

Funny thing about losing a parent is,

is no matter how much time passes,

you think about them every day.

- Well, I don't know what that feels like,

but I'm sure your mom is looking down on you from heaven

in awe of the woman you've become.

- Thank you.

- And as long as I have breath in my body,

you don't ever have to worry

about being alone for Christmas.

You're my forever family.

- I love you.

- I love you too.

- Oh!

- Hey, what's up, babe?

- Hey, good morning.

- Are we having french toast?

- Oh yeah. - Oh no, sweetie.

- Our mom always made us French toast

when we don't have school.

- Well, that's nice.

But I thought

that we could make Christmas gingerbread pancakes.

The kind that I used to make

with my mom when I was growing up.

- Those sound so good my mouth is watering.

See?

- I guess anything's better than that gross cereal Dad buys.

Ugh. - Oh!

- What? What'd you say?

- No, no, I wasn't talking about that.

- You talking about my cereal?

You talking about my cereal?

Yes you were. - No, I just want to..

- Say I'm sorry.

Say it.

- [Jayden] Okay, I'm really sorry.

- You apologize? - Yes, I apologize.

- Apologize to the man.

- What'd you say? Tell him again.

- Apologize to the man.

- I said okay, sorry.

- Yeah, that's what I thought.

Get off my clean counter.

Alright. - That's what you doing.

- Alright, so who wants to help me ma..

- [Kids] Me.

- (laughs) Alright. - Alright.

♪ When we're together ♪

♪ Look at all the joy we bring ♪

♪ No matter what's going on ♪

♪ In this world I know we'll be okay ♪

♪ So let's get up, get up, get up ♪

♪ It's a special day ♪

♪ I just wanna spend this time with you ♪

♪ Oh, get up, get up, get up ♪

♪ Making memories is all wanna do ♪

♪ 'Cause we are family and it feels like ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ This Christmas feels like ♪

♪ This is the best day of my life ♪

♪ Lemme say it again now ♪

♪ Oh ♪ (doorbell rings)

♪ Oh this Christmas feels like ♪

- Hey girlfriend! - Stephanie!

- So excited to go shopping! - Yes, me too.

- Hey, hey! - I need it.

- Hey, you guys you can't...

The syrup, you don't need that much syrup, Jayden.

- [Jayden] Yes, I need the flavor.

- No, you- - Something smells good.

- [Michael] Hi Stephanie.

- Mm, hola, hola.

- [Michael] You want some pancakes?

- I really shouldn't. I'm trying to slay this body.

Okay? - Okay, girl.

- Girl, stop. And have a plate.

- Hi Miss Stephanie.

You look fabulous.

- Oh, I love her.

Thank you, doll.

Well, it seems like everything's in order around here.

- It's still early.

- Yeah, because we got a busy day.

Isn't that right, kids?

- Is it time to get Mommy now?

- As soon as you finish eating.

Oh. Oh, okay.

Alright, alright.

Come on. Let's go get washed.

Say bye to Ms. Stephanie.

- [Kids] Bye.

- Come on. - Bye.

- Bye Stephanie. - Bye.

They're adorable.

- Yeah, they're really cute.

- How are you hanging in there?

- I'm good. It's good.

Good.

(thoughtful music)

- Oh, I hope you don't expect me to wash all these dishes.

I thought we were gonna go shopping.

- Yes. That's next on the list.

- Good, 'cause I just got my nails done

and I was about to run outta here real quick.

- Stephanie! - What?

- I thought you were here to help.

- I am, but oh, by the way,

I have to leave in the afternoon.

- What happened to "I got you, girl."?

- I'm sorry, my friend.

I have teenagers at home that need my constant supervision.

I swear they're like five year olds.

- So what am I gonna do now?

- I don't know. Maybe call in the Lord.

You know?

I mean, it's not- - You are a genius.

Yes. Alright.

I almost forgot.

- What? - Yes.

I met an angel yesterday.

- Okay.

- That's my boy.

Here we go.

(phone rings) Ho, ho, ho, ho.

- Hey, April. What's up?

- Hello? Lillian?

- Good to hear from you.

- You too.

Yes, my friend decided to actually bail on me,

so I will need your help after all.

Are you free?

- Yeah um, am I available today?

Sure.

What time?

Four o'clock's good.

- Yeah, that's perfect. Okay.

Yeah, nothing major.

Just help with Christmas decorations and ..

- Yeah, because we all know that's not your forte.

- Shh! - Okay.

Okay, sounds good.

Text me the address and I'll see you so..

- Okay. Yeah.

Thank you so much. I'll see you then.

- See you.

Hey, hey.

Come on. Let's go.

Come on.

- [Stephanie] Now who was that?

- Why? Are you sticking around to help?

- Nope.

- Then mind your business.

- (gasps) You're so rude!

Come on! - You're rude.

- No! - You came over here,

you're supposed to be helping.

- No I'm not.

We're supposed to go shopping.

Now let's go.

- We have to clean first.

- Who's we? You're cleaning.

We! - No, you.

- Get over here.

And while you're here, let's clean.

- No. - Come on.

- No. - You apologize?

- Yes, I apologize. - Apologize to the man!

- What'd you say? - Mommy!

- My babies!

- Are you okay? Does it hurt?

- Not as much as it did before you guys came.

What are you doing?

- I'm using my magic to make you all better.

- Oh, is that right?

- Yep. That's why I wore my special princess dress.

So I can use my powers to heal you.

- Where did you get that dress from?

- April.

Isn't it pretty?

Now, mommy, just sit back and relax.

- Why do you let her come outside looking like that?

- Because she wanted to wear it.

- Remind me as soon as I get out this hospital,

to throw that in a garbage.

- Why would you do that? Gabby loves it.

- Mike. It's hideous.

- Nicole, I'm not doing this with you today.

- Listen, don't come up here with a attitude

because April can't put on an outfit like I can.

- You ever think that April bought that dress

for our daughter is because it makes her happy.

What are the doctors saying?

- They said I should be able to come home

probably later on this afternoon.

But they just gotta run some more tests.

- Why didn't you tell us that before we came out here?

- Because I wanted to see you and the kids.

- Call me when you're ready.

- Mike! - Come on kids, let's go.

- Wait, we're leaving already.

- Yeah, don't worry. We'll be back.

- Well, bye guys.

- Love you, mommy. - I love you too.

- Bye mom.

- Come on, guys. - Bye.

Mike. Mike!

Make sure you throw that dress away.

♪ Ah, this Christmas will be ♪

♪ A very special Christmas for me ♪

♪ This Christmas will be ♪

♪ A very special Christmas for me ♪

♪ Hang up the mistletoe ♪

♪ I'm gonna get to know you better ♪

♪ Oh this Christmas ♪

- Okay, so we just need to find the book section.

So the website says that this store has one more copy

of the "Light Legends" collectors edition.

So we just need to find it.

Stephanie! - Coming!

So touchy.

- Last night Jayden said

that he wanted this book for Christmas.

And if I could get it for him, then I will be the real MVP.

- Maybe Mike'll get it for him?

- No. He said he looked everywhere for it.

But if I could find it in the city

that, it would be a legit miracle.

Oh, here it is!

- [Shopper] Hey, I was gonna get that book.

- But wow, this book is really popular

with the kiddies, right?

- Yeah, I know.

I've been looking all over town for this book.

- [Stephanie] Hey, what are you doing?

- Okay, okay, wait.

Alright. You know what?

I know that you're really stressed, but I did have it first.

So if you'll excuse me. - Yes.

- Oh get off me. - Oh no, she didn't.

Excuse me. - Not again!

- Ladies, what is happening here?

- This lady tried to attack my friend.

- I did not! - Yes you did.

- Let me guess, it's over this book.

- Yeah. - Yes.

- Oh, I knew it. Who had it first?

- I did. - Her.

- Clearly I did, because I still have it in my hands.

I'm a witness. She did.

- Thank you. - Ma'am,

I'm gonna have to ask you to leave.

We do not tolerate gift stealing at the Christmas Nook.

♪ Scoot, scoot, scoot, scoot, scoot, scoot ♪

♪ Let's go out the door ♪

- Fine. - Bye.

- Oh ladies, I am so sorry about that.

Would you believe that that is the second time

that's happened this week?

- Really? Do tell.

- The other day we had two ladies in here

who got into a little tift.

One of them ended up taking an awful fall.

Broken bones and all.

- Hmm. That sounds terrible.

- That sounds like Nicole.

When did this happen?

- Uh, the day before yesterday.

Search Christmas Nook fiasco on the internet.

It was all over the local news.

Listen ladies, I really do feel awful about what happened.

Could I get you a cup of our special hot cocoa on the house?

Yeah. That, that would be really nice.

- Coming right up. - Yeah, thanks.

- Interesting.

- Look at this.

It says 34-year-old local woman, Nicole Goodin,

suffered a terrible fall on Tuesday

outside of the Christmas Nook

after an incident with a fellow shopper

over the coveted children's fantasy novel "Light Legends".

- The scuffle took to the sidewalk where Goodin

slipped on a sheet of ice

and suffered injuries to her arms and legs.

(Stephanie gasps)

- I can't believe it.

- (scoffs) Girl, I can.

- She totally lied about her car accident.

- Wait, are you gonna tell Michael?

- I don't know.

It's, I don't know.

If I tell him it's only gonna stress him out.

- Nuh uh, girl, you're better than me.

I would've been on the phone like, "Hey baby. Guess what?"

- Yeah, I'm gonna let her know that I know.

Believe that.

- You better.

Mm-mm. - My book,

I had it first.

- [Shopper] Don't know who you mess..

(Michael sighs)

- [Jayden] Come on. Go.

- [Michael] Wait, don't run!

- Daddy, I want this one.

(playful music)

- Oh, okay.

This is, this isn't nice.

Don't you think it's nice, right?

- Yeah. - Um, but I mean, it's a tree.

It's not like it's ugly or hideous.

That's not what we're saying.

- Yeah, it's not what we're saying.

- What?

Don't make me confused.

- Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.

It, I'm just saying there's a lot of oth..

and I think we should look around

before we commit to just one.

- Sure. - Alright?

You didn't really like that tree, did you?

- Nah, good call.

- My man.

Let's see.

(happy music)

Ah! - Um, Dad.

- [Michael] Yeah!

- Can I ask you a question

and you promise you won't get mad?

- Sure, buddy.

You know you can ask me anything.

You know that, right?

- True. - So what's up?

- (sighs) I was just wondering,

why did you and Mommy break up?

- Wow. Um, you're just gonna ask straight up.

No chaser? Just...

- Huh? English, Dad.

- Okay, man to man?

Look, I love your mom very much.

But that wasn't enough.

We weren't happy.

That make sense?

- Not really. - Okay. Alright.

So haven't you noticed that I wake up with a pep in my step

and a little bit more joy?

You know, I smile more.

- Uh, a little bit.

- When I was a kid, Grandma and Grandpa used to fight a lot.

The last thing I wanted for you and Gabriella,

is for you all to see that.

- So, was marrying Mom a mistake?

- No!

No, no, no, no, no, no, no.

I don't regret being married to your mom a single moment.

Do you know why? - Why?

- Because it made me a better person.

And she gave me you.

I couldn't even imagine

how my life would be without you and Gabrie..

Look, son, there are no mistakes in life.

Just opportunities to get better and to have growth.

So, does that answer your question?

- Yep. Thanks Dad.

- Okay.

Well now I have a question for you.

What do you think about April?

She's fire, right?

- What? English, Dad.

- Oh my God.

Would you stop being so bougie?

See, I told your mom not to send you to that priva..

What do you think?

- She is.

Though I wouldn't use such an outdated expression.

It makes you sound old.

- Oh. So now I'm old.

Okay. Okay.

You tried it.

I see.

- (sighs) I did.

Don't worry though. I like her, Dad.

- You do? - Yeah. She's fun.

Plus all my friends thinks she's really hot.

- They do? - Yeah.

- So your friends clocking my woman.

You better tell your friends to stay away from my woman.

- Daddy, this one.

- Oh wow, baby.

Now this is a tree.

But we all have to agree, alright?

So what do you say?

- Are you kidding me? I love it.

- Yeah. Think we got a tree.

Excuse me, sir.

There you go. We'll take this one.

(doorbell rings)

- Hi Lillian. Come on in.

April, can we come in?

- Yes. Come in, come in.

Oh, oh my gosh.

Look at all this.

- Yeah. - I wasn't expecting this.

- Well I don't play around, right?

And don't worry about anything

because we're gonna take care of everything.

- Oh, but I wanted to help too.

Just say the word.

We can always use an extra set of h..

- Uh, Christmas was always a big deal

when I was a little girl, but never anything like this.

My mom would be like a kid in a candy store if she saw this.

- Oh! - Yeah.

I wasn't expecting Christmas to go ..

this year, but it's gonna be special.

Thank you. - You're welcome.

- So where do we start? - Follow me.

- Okay. - Come on, guys.

(upbeat music)

♪ Been working like crazy ♪

♪ Always on my mind, in a hurry to get back to you ♪

♪ I'm coming home for Christmas ♪

♪ Decorate the tree with love, baby ♪

♪ That's all I wanna do ♪

♪ Catch a star while it's shining so bright ♪

♪ All of this love, love, love ♪

♪ All I want for Christmas ♪

♪ Is to spend it with you ♪ (ladies laugh)

(ladies sigh)

- Well, that's the last of it.

All we need is the tree.

- Oh my gosh.

I forgot about the tree.

- What? - I am so exhausted.

- I'm pooped.

(ladies chuckle)

- Do you think they're gonna like this?

- They're gonna love it. Are you kidding?

Look what you're gifting them.

It's beautiful.

- Yeah.

I guess I just, I feel like no matt..

I'll never be a part of the family.

I mean ever since my mom died,

I just always felt like I was on the outside looking in,

no matter where I was, like I didn't belong.

(sad music)

It's hard to, it's hard to explain.

- No, I understand.

- Yeah.

The world feels different when you lose the person

who loves you the most.

Are you okay?

- Yeah.

What you said really moved me.

I do understand what you're saying.

And um...

I'm sure that your mother never meant to leave you.

- I know.

Now I have a chance to start a family of my own

and sometimes I'm really afraid of losing it.

- Hmm.

- Yeah.

Um, do you ever think about Nicole?

- Nicole?

- Well, it's just that it feels like

she's having a hard time letting go of family

that was once hers.

- I mean, I've never really thought about it

'cause she's always here, so don't really have time

to really reflect on how she feels.

- Yeah.

- Whew. Hey, babe, we're home.

- Hey, baby.

Hey Nicole.

- Hey girl.

- So, what do you guys think?

- It's just all so wonderful!

- Wow, you did all of this for us?

- Yeah.

Well, you guys are special.

And I wanted you to have a special Christmas.

- You really did outdo yourself, babe.

- I mean, it's cute or whatevers.

Hey, Lillian.

- Hi.

- Yeah, well, I can't take all the credit.

I had a ton of help.

Um Michael, you remember Miss Lillian from the hospital?

- Oh yeah. Hey, how you doing?

- Yeah, she's our very own holiday angel.

- Is she? Okay, okay.

Come on, kids.

(Michael sighs)

- Hi, Miss Lillian.

Are you really an angel?

- Well, that depends on who you ask, Gabriella.

- How did you know my name?

- Um, I guess your mom must have told me.

- Oh, that makes sense.

This is so beautiful.

Thank you.

- It was my pleasure, sweetheart.

And you must be Jayden.

- Yes, ma'am.

- Oh, you don't have to call me that.

I feel like we're already friends.

- Really? - Yeah.

April talks about you nonstop.

- Well, we are kinda stat.

(adults chuckle)

- Okay. So all we need now is the tree.

- Yep. I got it covered.

- I found us the most perfect one.

- Yep. - Oh, really?

- Uh huh. Just you wait and see.

- Oh, okay.

What? Oh.

- What are you doing?

- I'm coming with you to help.

- I got it. - Oh, it's okay.

I, I wanna, I wanna help.

- Alright. - Okay.

- Yeah. April, let a man do a man'..

and please come help me to my room.

(playful music)

- Uh no.

And it's not the stone age.

- Okay, well maybe I can help.

Where, where is it?

- It's right down the hall. - Okay.

Alright. Let's go.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

- It's okay. Come on.

You guys alright?

- Yeah. - We'll be right back.

Alright? - Okay.

- Okay.

- [April] Okay!

Oh, it's cold outside.

- [Michael] Yeah, it is.

- Alright.

So how are we gonna get this tree down?

What (giggles) what, are you doing?

- Mm, looking into the eyes of my beautiful wife.

- Aw, that's so sweet.

I miss you too.

- I just wanted to take some time to hold you for a second.

(gentle music)

- Mm, this feels nice.

- I know, right?

- You smell good.

(both laugh)

So how are you doing with all of this?

- Honestly? - Mm-hmm.

- I'm a little stressed out.

- Really? - Hell yeah.

I got my wife and my ex-wife under one roof.

April, this ain't a game.

- You mean this isn't every man's fantasy?

- Are you crazy?

It's a legitimate nightmare.

- Wow, I, I didn't know you felt that way.

- Come on April. I'm not slow.

I know how Nicole can be.

And I just want to assure you

that I'm doing everything in my power to handle this.

- Thank you. I appreciate that.

And I need to tell you something too.

- Oh God. What now?

- It's nothing like that.

I just, just want to tell you that

I've really thought about everything and it's gonna be okay.

- You sure? - Yes.

- Okay, because you know, Nicole's a little touch, right?

- (laughs) Stop it.

- Oh, I'm just saying. I mean...

- Okay.

- Not fully committed to the insan..

- Okay, stop it, okay?

- Sometimes she's a little off her rock.

- Okay. Leave her alone. - I'm just saying.

- Let's focus on the tree.

Okay? - Alright.

- Yeah.

Let's, let's do that.

(both laugh)

Alright, how are we gonna get it down?

(Michael sighs)

- Um, Nicole, you know, I've heard a lot about you.

- [Nicole] Oh, really?

Well, don't believe it.

'Cause it's all lies.

- Oh. Oo! (metal clattering)

Do you need me to come in there?

- [Nicole] Uh no, I got it.

- You sure? - I think.

Mm-hmm.

- Uh huh. You all right?

- [Nicole] Yeah.

- 'Cause I can come in there, you know.

- No. - Oh.

- See? - Oh, oh, oh.

Okay. - I'm good.

- Oh, wow. You are, okay.

- Yeah. - Here, lemme help you, honey.

Oh dear. Oh my.

Take it easy now.

Alright. Alright.

Sit down. - A little bit more to go

- Slow. Got it?

- Yeah. Almost. - Okay.

So how did they get you to come in for the holiday rush?

- Oh, I offered.

- Mm, I bet Mike set that up.

So his precious little A

didn't have anything to worry about.

He's always been like that though, sweet.

- He seems like a great guy.

So how long were you all married?

- We made it to about six years,

but it fell apart long before then.

- Oh. (footsteps pounding)

- Oh, hey guys!

- Mine, mine, mine!

- How 'bout, Jayden, give the bear back to your sister.

Give it to her.

Ow!

Can y'all stop fighting and sit down?

- I'm sorry, Mommy.

- I'm sorry. I'm sorry y'all.

I didn't mean to scream at you guys.

- It's okay. - I'm sorry.

- Careful.

(thoughtful music)

- [Nicole] Yeah.

- [Lillian] Easy.

- Well, it's definitely not how

I planned on spending my holiday.

I'll tell you that much.

But, I'm a baddie.

I always got this and I'm gonna get through it.

- Okay.

- Yep.

Mike, I gotta hand it to him.

He always there when I need him.

- Yeah. It, it was April

who picked out your clothes and brought them here.

- Of course it was.

That girl makes it really hard for me to hate her.

- [Lillian] Maybe you're not meant to.

Okay, kids. Are you done with the bear?

Let's puff up those pillows, Jayden.

And Gabriella, help me pull back this bedspread

so Mommy can get inside of the bed and get some rest!

Come on honey, pull it all the way back.

There you go.

And let me, okay help Mommy.

Help Mommy over here.

Come on, Gabriella.

- Okay. Alright. - Alright.

- Almost there. - Alright.

Come on, babe.

Step aside. I got it.

Ah. - What you mean?

Are you sure?

- Yes.

It's not like you carrying it too m..

- Excuse me. I am doing a lot here.

- No, no. - Okay? Yes.

- Alright, now all we have to do is-

- Put it in the stand!

- Yeah! - There she is.

- Michael, hurry up.

This is heavy.

- That's what she said.

- Oh! - Hey, hey.

- I cannot with you.

- What are they talking about?

- Beats me.

- Alright. It's almost...

(grunts) Got it.

See? - What did I tell y'all?

Beautiful.

- All that's left now is to decorate it.

- Yeah!

- Boom.

(Lillian laughs)

- Ah. Whew.

And none of y'all helped.

(Michael sighs)

- (yawns) Oh, I'm so sorry.

- Yeah. You know what,

it, it has been a long day.

So why don't we decorate the Christmas tree

tomorrow on Christmas Eve.

And that way the whole family can be here.

And your mom would've had a little bit of sleep.

- Sound like a plan? - Yep.

- Alright. Let's thank April!

(family clamors) - Oh no!

(family laughs)

- Thanks, babe.

- Well, I should be going.

- Oh, well, I didn't see a car in the driveway.

You need me to give you a lift somewhere?

- Oh, no, no. I'm all set.

- Are you sure?

- Yeah, it's no problem. - Yeah,

I've made all the arrangements.

All good. - Okay.

- Okay, well, Lillian,

I just really can't thank you enough

for everything that you did today.

None of this would've been possible without you.

- April, it was my pleasure.

- So tomorrow?

- Tomorrow. - 9:00 a.m.?

- 9:00 a.m. (April and Michael laugh)

- Okay. Alright.

- Bye kids.

- Bye. - Bye, Miss Lillian.

- Bye, Miss Lillian.

- Who told you you could tickle my woman?

Who told you?

- Yeah, it really is.

It's gonna look great. So good.

Okay well, oh...

(gentle music)

I'll see you tomorrow?

- Tomorrow. - Okay.

- Okay. Bye kids.

Whew.

- Bye.

(bright music)

- Shh.

(playful music)

- Oh, Lillian forgot her purse.

- You guys all right?

- [Jayden] Uh huh.

- [Michael] Huh.

- Oh, Lillian!

- She gone? - Yeah.

- Hmm, that was fast.

- I know.

- What's up with you guys?

You see where she went?

- Uh...uh uh.

- What do you mean, no?

- Daddy, stop it with a fifth degree.

We said we didn't see!

- Okay. Sorry.

- Yeah, it was too dark outside.

- You know you two are acting really weird.

- (laughs) Well, we all know where we got that from.

- Oh, really?

- Yeah. He has a point.

- Oh, you too?

You too?

Wow. Okay.

My own family.

(bright music)

(playfully suspenseful music)

(bright music)

Hey!

(family clamoring)

- Mike, what do we have here?

Mike, pretzels for breakfast?

- Why you gotta be a hater?

Why you gotta be a hater?

- Morning sunshine. - Hey babe.

- I overslept. I'm so sorry.

- Oh, it's okay.

I was here to hold down the fort.

- Michael, how come you didn't wake me?

- Oh, dad told us not to.

- Yep. He gave us explicish instructions.

- Oh, huh?

- Explicish.

(April laughs)

- What's so funny.

- Sweetie, it's explicit. Explicit.

- Oh, thank you, Mommy.

- You were sleeping so well I didn't wanna wake you.

- Yes. But we have guests and It's my job.

- I got this. I got this.

Look, I made you a nice salad.

So eat.

(April sighs)

So April, do you always come downstairs looking this rough?

I mean...

- Don't start, Nicole.

- What? I'm just saying.

I look fabulous and I'm all banged up

and it's not giving.

- You're so funny, Nicole.

- I know.

- You know what's even more hysterical.

- What?

- Is what I heard at the Christmas Nook.

- Hmm?

- Well, I heard there were two women fi..

- [Nicole] Allegedly.

- One woman got really, really hurt.

- Mm. - Yeah.

Do you, do you know anything about ..

- No.

I haven't been there in a really lo..

- Hmm. Well, that's interesting.

Hmm.

- Um, can we please talk in private, please?

- Sure. Yeah.

Your mom and I are gonna go outside and have a conversation.

We'll be right back. Okay?

- Okay.

- Toodles.

- Want some more juice? Okay.

Okay.

- Oops! - Girl!

Damn.

Now what you heard that happened at the Christmas Nook?

- Come on, don't act like you don't know.

- I just wanna know if you know what I know.

- Did you really think

that people weren't gonna find out about two grown women

fighting over a toy in a bookstore?

- April, what are you gonna do, go run and tell Michael>

- I don't know.

That depends on you.

- So what do you want?

- I want to be on a beach,

but since that's not gonna happen, I want peace.

So you are gonna be civilized and you are gonna be kind.

Or I'm gonna tell Michael

all about this dirty little lie you have.

♪ Dirty little lie ♪

- And you don't want that, do you?

- No, April.

- Okay. So, do we have a deal?

- Deal.

- Excuse me? - Deal.

Can you take me back to the kitchen?

- (scoffs) No.

- Whatever.

I'll just help myself.

I gotta do everything around here.

- [Lillian] How are those potatoes coming?

- Oh, they're good, good. - Good.

- Almost there.

- What are you guys up to?

- Hey.

- I should be asking you that.

Babe, what was that about?

- Mike, please.

- [Michael] Okay. If you say so.

- Oh, babe, have you seen my turkey fryer?

- Why? You're not thinking about frying a turkey?

- [Michael] And why not?

- Because we just bought this house,

and I don't wanna burn it down.

- Girl, please. You tried it.

You know I'm the best turkey fryer in the world.

You know that?

(Nicole sighs)

She'll tell you.

- Mike.

Well, I wish I could help you guys

'cause I could throw down in the kitchen, y'all know?

- Yeah, Michael did tell me

that you know how to cook really well.

- Yeah. And Mike knows way around the kitchen too.

But he just can't cook better than me.

(ladies laugh)

You remember when we used to have t..

when I used to...

- Um, April I'm a little thirsty.

- Oh, ah, okay.

You ready for one of my famous holiday cocktails.

- You know it! - Yes.

It's my mom's recipe.

- Oh, you remember?

- Yeah. - I mean,

you must have been a little girl when your..

- Yeah.

I, I told you my mom used to make

the biggest deal at our Christmas,

and she used to say that the best way to prep

for Christmas dinner is with a cocktail in your hand.

- Okay? And I could use a cocktail in my hand.

- Um, Nicole, you sure about that?

- Mike, I'm a big girl.

- I know, It's just that, you know,

April's a little heavy handed and you are on medication.

- Okay?

And after all that I've been through,

I can sure use a drink.

So bring it here.

(Lillian laughs)

- Alright, anyone else?

- Uh, not while I'm on the clock.

- Stop. Okay?

Please. Okay.

Alright, um...

- Make mine a double, babe.

- Yes-

♪ Deck the halls with boughs of holly ♪

♪ Fa la la la la, la la la la ♪

♪ Ch, 'tis the season to be jolly ♪

♪ Fa la la la la, la la la la ♪

- Cheers guys. - Cheers.

- Happy holidays. - Happy holidays.

- [April] Holidays. (Nicole laughs)

- April, I remember this one time

when me and Mikey got so drunk

we almost got arrested in Vegas.

- Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

Whatever happened to what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas?

- Okay, cool. That went out the window.

I'm trying to get in the way.

Get in the way.

What? I'm just joking.

April, can I have another drink, please?

- Pour me up! - No, no, no, no, no.

- Pour me up! - I think you've had enough.

- Mike, I'm fine.

- No, you've had enough.

- Now you acting like you care about me all of a sudden.

What do we have here?

- (sighs) Look, I'm just trying to look at-

- Bartender! Another one, please.

Thank you.

- Don't.

- Lillian sweetheart, could you pour me a drink, please?

- I don't think that's a good idea.

- You know what? Screw all y'all.

Y'all too serious.

I'mma get it myself.

- What are you doing? What are you doing?

- I don't wanna wear this no more.

- [Michael] Nicole put the sling back on.

What?

- Nicole, Nicole! Leave me alone.

- Sit down. - I'll get it myself.

- You're doing too much. - Yeah. Y'all doing too mu..

- Mommy, are you okay?

- I'm okay, baby. I'm okay.

- Go sit down. - I'll take that.

- Whoa! What, see, look what you did.

- You're okay.

- Oh my God.

You're going upstairs, now.

Mommy's okay. She's okay.

- Come on kids. Come on kids.

- Come on.

You're going upstairs now.

Come on.

- I'm in trouble. Come on.

- Come on. (Nicole laughs)

- You know what, Nicole?

I am really, really trying to be patient with you.

But what in the world is wrong with you?

- Nothing, Mike. Loosen up a little bit.

Why are you so pressed?

I'm the one that should be tensed.

I'm just trying to have a little fun.

- It was more than that. - How?

- How?

Let's talk about how you talked to my wife

about our romantic vacations.

- (laughs) That was just bonding.

Come on.

- No, it was inappropriate.

- According to who?

- According to me. - You?

- Alright? - Or her?

- I was uncomfortable.

So I already know how she felt.

- Well, she had a mouth

and she could have spoke up for herself.

- You think I want that?

You think I want the two women that I care about the most

arguing under my roof?

Well, lemme tell you something, I don't.

- (laughs) Well, excuse me, Mike.

Okay?

- You think this is the game, don't you?

- Ah, Mike.

Okay, fine.

If I crossed a line, I'm sorry.

- For real? - Yeah, it won't happen again.

- Alright. Thank you.

I appreciate it.

- Okay. - I gotta go.

- I'm, I'm, I'm not feeling well.

- What's the matter, you in pain?

- No, I'm just drunk. (laughs)

- See, I told you to slow down.

- Okay, stop nagging me.

Help me get in bed, please.

- Watch your foot.

(Nicole grunts)

- Hey, yo. What you doing?

- I thought I had to sneeze.

That's it.

- Yeah. Okay.

Girl, what's wrong with you?

I'm sorry. I couldn't help it.

- I'm married!

- And used to be married to me.

- You know, good and well, we've been over for a long time.

- The way you look at her

reminds me of the way you used to look..

And I just thought-

- You thought what? Huh?

You thought I would cheat on my wife?

(sad music)

Look, I'm sorry, but you gotta go.

- What?

- No, I know you're banged up and ev..

but you have to leave.

- Where was this devotion when it came to us?

- (scoffs) How can you say that?

You and I both know that I tried hard in our marriage.

Alright, you and I discussed

and we said we needed to find more.

And now you're gonna weaponize our marriage

in my house with my wife and our kids in the next room?

You really are sauced up.

Look. I'm sorry, alright?

Here. I'm sorry.

- [Nicole] Thanks.

- I didn't mean to raise my voice.

(Michael sighs)

- Mike, I don't know what's up with you.

But you know, I'm not even like that.

Do you even still think about us anymore?

- Of course I do.

You're the mother of my children.

- That's it?

- Look, I don't know how to answer that.

You gave me the greatest gift in the world,

and that's those two babies in there.

- But she, she has your heart?

- I can't do this.

- Mike! - I can't.

- Mike!

(Nicole sobs)

(Nicole growls)

- Oh my goodness. What is wrong with her?

- I don't know.

- Look, honey.

I'll get this.

- It's a lot. - Yeah.

- We need to talk, now.

- What's wrong? - Come on.

(hopeful music)

- Hmm.

- Michael, what is, what is going on?

What is it?

It's cold out here.

Hey, Michael, whatever she said, you can tell me.

I will, I promise I will try to be mature.

- She kissed me. - What?

- Nicole kissed me!

- I wasn't expecting that.

- Yeah. Neither was I.

Look, I just had to tell you.

You okay?

- No, I'm not.

- I'm sorry.

Look, I know this is hard for you to hear, but you know us.

We don't keep secrets from each other.

- (sighs) Yeah, I know.

Well, since we're being transparent,

I have something to tell you.

Nicole didn't get into a car accident.

- What?

- [Nicole] My book. I had it first.

- [Shopper] You don't know who you're dealing with.

- Are you serious?

Oo, I can't believe that girl.

- Yeah, I know.

- Wait a second, babe, why you just showing me this?

- Because Michael, I know you,

you just would've tried to bottle it all up and deal.

- Baby, I am your husband.

- Yes, that I love more than anything.

And I didn't wanna stress you out even more.

But now that she's gone and kissed you, all bets are off.

I am gonna strangle her.

- Well, you can believe me.

You don't have to worry about that.

Because I told her she can't stay here.

- Really? - Yes really.

Baby, she can't disrespect you like that.

- Where's she gonna stay?

- That's not my problem.

April, she tried to seduce me.

She crossed the line.

- Okay, I can't believe I'm about to say this,

but I think we just need to take a breath.

- A breath? - Yeah.

What about Christmas?

- Jayden and Gabriella. - Yeah.

They would be so devastated.

- Ah, baby. Tell me what to do.

I don't know what to do.

I am at my wits end.

What do you want me to do and I'll do it.

- I want you to file for full custody

and for us never to see her again.

- Are you serious?

- No, of course not.

But I don't know what to do either.

I'm trying to figure this out right along with you.

- Oh, there you both are.

I'm sorry to interrupt,

but Michael, Gabriella's crying for you.

- Okay.

I'm gonna take care of this.

Thank you. - Sure.

(Lillian sighs)

- So you heard?

- Yeah, Nicole shared.

- This is just such a mess.

All I want to do is scream.

- So what's stopping you?

Yell at the top of your lungs.

No one's here.

- No. I, I can't.

- Of course you can! Like this.

(Lillian screams)

Okay. Don't look shocked.

Your turn.

Go ahead. I'll do it with you.

Ready?

(playful music)

(ladies screaming)

(ladies laughing)

- Oh, my gosh.

That was really great, actually.

Where did you learn that?

- Um, well, actually, when my daughter was a little girl,

we used to do that together.

She wouldn't remember it now, of course,

but she'd get herself all wound up.

And instead of teaching her to hold it in,

I allowed her to express herself.

- Oh. And that worked? - Oh, yeah.

She'd let it rip and I'd let her tire herself out

and then she'd calm down afterwards and it was all good.

So, how do you feel?

- (sighs) Lighter.

- Yeah. - Yeah.

- Like you're thinking more clearly, like-

- Yeah.

- You know, you let out all that frustra..

- Yeah and I definitely don't wanna

punch her in the face anymore.

- See, this is good stuff.

- Yes. This is very good stuff.

- And, and maybe you could have a civil conversation

with the woman.

- Um, she crossed the line.

- Yeah, she did. - Yeah.

- But you're not gonna let someone else's bad behavior

compel you to diminish yourself, right?

Or ruin this fabulous happy home

that you waited so long to create.

Hmm?

What did, did I say something wrong?

Have I offended you?

- No um, that's just something my mom used to tell me

when the kids used to tease me at school.

- Oh. Oh well, well, you know what?

She sounds like a very wise woman.

Yeah.

- Have I met you before?

Something about you just seems so familiar.

- Well, I don't think so.

I mean, I...

but, but, but I know the feeling.

Yeah. I, I feel the same way too.

In a way. Yeah.

- It's nice. - Yeah, it is.

Yeah, it is. It's nice.

You wanna go inside?

- Um, yeah.

- Okay, let's go.

It's cold out here.

(Lillian laughs)

Um you know, I will catch up with you later.

- Are you sure? - Yeah.

Yeah. Go inside.

- Okay. - Yeah.

(Lillian sighs)

- Cutting it kind of close.

- Yeah. You know, I was kinda skating the edge.

But, did you see the way she looked at me, Marshall?

My sweet baby girl.

- You should be proud.

She's quite a lovely young lady.

- I am proud.

- My friend, it's time.

- I know.

- You all right?

- Yeah, I'm just so full.

Thank you.

- You're welcome.

(Lillian sighs)

- Shall we?

- Yay. Miss Lillian. - Hey!

- Woo. It's cold.

- Hello. - Hey.

- Hi. - Hey.

It looks like someone is feeling better.

- It's 'cause we're playing her favorite game,

Rudolph the red nosed reindeer.

- Oh. Who's winning?

- Me! - Only 'cause I let her.

(Jayden chuckles)

- Aw.

- Um, could we talk real quick, y'all?

- Yeah, we can talk in the back room.

- But, what about the Christmas tree?

We still haven't decorated it.

- Yeah, we were waiting for you guys

so we could do it together.

Not so you guys could talk privately.

- Promise you baby. We'll be right back.

We'll make it quick.

- Or we can just talk later.

- Sure.

- Yeah, yeah. You know what?

We can talk later.

- Great. Alright.

I'll be right back.

- Besides, that tree is looking real dry and crispy.

Why ain't it decorated yet?

- Because April wanted us to wait.

- For what? - For you.

She wanted us to do it together as a family.

- Aw.

- What's wrong mommy?

- Nothing sweetheart.

(footsteps approaching)

- Oh my goodness. What's with all the long faces?

(Lillian and April laugh)

Okay, let's get decorating.

- Yes. - Alice,

cue the decorating music.

Whatever the Christmas music.

Come on, let's go.

Let's go decorate the tree. - Come..

Look!

♪ All I want this Christmas ♪

♪ There's only one thing ♪

♪ For Santa to bring ♪

♪ Baby you're all I want ♪

♪ All I want ♪

- Do you have kids, Lillian?

- (laughs) You know, I'd love children.

You know, and yours are especially sweet.

- Thank you, thank you.

- You want drinks?

Oh, I'll take one.

Thank you baby.

- No, thank you.

- I'll definitely have one.

- No drinks for you. - No.

Nuh uh. - Well, cheers.

♪ Oh, down by the fireplace ♪

♪ Makes s'mores with laughing jokes all day ♪

♪ You're everything I want and more ♪

♪ For me, baby ♪

♪ I made my list and I checked it twice ♪

♪ You're all I need, yeah ♪

♪ All I need ♪

♪ Baby, you're all I want ♪

♪ All I want this Christmas ♪

♪ There's only one thing ♪

♪ That's under the tree ♪

(Lillian hums "Deck the Halls")

- Something smells so good.

- Sure does.

- Thank you.

- Yeah.

Lillian, you're staying right?

- Oh, I can't.

- None of this would be possible without you.

You have to stay.

- [Nicole] Yeah?

- Yes. - Well, if you insist.

- Yes. - We do.

- Okay.

(women chuckle)

- Those kids are awfully quiet.

Where are they?

- I'll go take a look.

- - Look. - I wanna...

- Um, you go.

- Okay, let's, let's have a seat.

(thoughtful music)

I really wanna apologize to you.

- Yes, you do.

Kissing him in my house?

Girl, you are really testing my Christianity.

- I know, but you don't understand.

It's more than that.

- What are you talking about?

I was dating Michael

long before you were ever in the picture.

And I had to go watch him marry someone else,

have kids with someone else, buy a house with someone else.

So I know exactly what you're talking about.

- But you guys were broken up.

- And you guys are divorced.

- So you was holding this in that whole time?

- No, that, that's just the truth of what it is.

Look, when you guys were together,

I let it go and I gave it to God.

And I lived my life.

I traveled all around the world.

I had amazing experiences I loved.

And most importantly,

I respected Michael's choice, his marriage.

- There was always a part of me

that wondered if Mike really loved me or if he was with me

because of the kids.

Like, was that our bridge?

- No, that's not the kind of man he is.

- But the way Michael looks at you,

everybody know in college, like it's not the same.

- So you did know about us?

- Of course April, y'all were like the it couple.

And when y'all broke up, I took my shot.

And granted things didn't work out

no matter how hard I tried.

But being here and watching the way he looks at you

every time you come in a room and he just lights up.

It's really triggering.

- That's a problem, Nicole.

- I know, but it's never gonna happen again.

I'm a mess.

- Look Nicole, you're not alone.

Hey, look around. You're loved.

Michael, he hasn't abandoned you

and your kids, they need you.

And if you allow it, might even make a new friend.

- We are Black.

We don't put raisins in potato salad.

So are we having the talk?

- Yeah, we already did.

- And we're good?

- Yeah. - Mm-hmm.

- Oh, thank God.

Come on kids, let's eat.

Oh my goodness.

(family laughs)

- So does anybody want any more?

- Oh no baby, I am stuffed.

I'm good.

- If I eat another bite I will abs..

On that note, it's time for me to go.

- [Family] Aw.

- Can you please come back tomorrow

and Celebrate Christmas with us?

- Yeah. - Yes.

- Oh! - We would love that.

- What? - Yes.

- That is so sweet.

Listen, we shall see. Alright?

Because tomorrow I may need to help another family in need.

But here, give me your hand, Gabriella.

I just hope that having spent

this very special time together,

you all realize just how blessed you truly are, huh?

- Yeah, we are. - Yeah.

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas!

(family laughs)

- Well okay, well I guess I should walk you to the door.

- [Lillian] Okay.

Bye Gabriella.

- Yeah. - Bye Lillian.

- Behave, Nicole. - Bye, Miss Lillian.

- Bye. - Be safe.

- Oh.

- Thank you so much for everything.

- It was my pleasure.

Just one thing. Was it worth it?

- What do you mean?

- Being here with your blended family, April.

- I'll miss you, Miss Lillian.

- Oh, Gabriella, I'll miss you too pumpkin.

- Bye Miss Lillian.

- Bye, Jayden.

Oh, listen, you two,

you're gonna make Miss Lillian cry.

Stop.

- Oh, wait, before you go, we should take a picture.

- Oh, no, that's just for family.

- No, no, no, no, no. We insist.

Right guys?

- Yeah. - Yeah.

- [Lillian] Well I, I see no harm in th..

- Let's go. - Okay, honey.

Go ahead. Now go.

- Okay. You guys ready? - Yes!

- [Family] 10, 9, 8, 7,

6, 5, 4,

3, 2 merry Christmas!

- Come here, sweetie.

- Oh man.

- For some reason I really don't want you to go.

- Aw.

(ladies chuckle)

Oh.

Oh! Oh!

- Hey, beside your mom,

I thought I was the only person

that made you weak in the knees.

- Yeah, I thought so too.

- Take care.

- Thank you.

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.

(indistinct)

(bright music)

(kids gasp)

- Hmm.

(April gasps)

Mom.

(hopeful music)

Mom?

Lillian?

Did you guys see where she went?

- She's gone.

- What do you mean?

- She was an angel.

- Yeah, she really was.

- Oh, what y'all doing out here? It's cold.

What you looking at?

- A gift from God.

- Yeah, you are.

- Ew.

- It's just so beautiful.

(April laughs)

- [April] This is truly the best Christmas ever.

(happy music)

- Y'all are gonna catch a cold!

(adults laugh)

- I love you. Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas, babe.

♪ Let's make it a Christmas to remember ♪

♪ Christmas to remember ♪

♪ Let's make it an unforgettable December ♪

♪ Unforgettable December ♪

♪ Let's make it a Christmas to remember ♪

- April. Come on, let's go!

- Coming!

See, Michael is gonna lose it in like 5.2 seconds.

- Now do you really think you're going this time?

- Oh yes, we definitely are.

Yeah, Nicole is sort of walking again

and she's at home with the kids.

- Come on, we don't wanna miss this flight.

- I am coming.

Okay. See, you're gonna get me in trouble.

I have to go now. Okay?

- Well kisses. Mwah, mwah, mwah, mwah.

And have a great time.

- Love you. Bye.

Alright.

- No, we not gonna miss this fight.

Not after what the hell I been through.

I'mma have my honeymoon.

Hawaii here we come.

- [April] I am coming. I'm ready.

- [Michael] You love cutting it close, I tell you.

- Trust me, I am not missing this one.

- Yeah, we'll see.

Come on. - Alright.

- Let's go. - Okay.

(phone rings)

(upbeat music)

♪ Snow falling in the air ♪

♪ I can feel it on my skin, snow falling in the air ♪

♪ I can feel it, yeah Christmas here ♪

♪ I can feel it, Christmas here, I can hear it ♪

♪ Nobody wants to be alone this time of year ♪

♪ Somebody caroling ♪

♪ Let's bring in good cheer ♪

♪ It's our favorite time of the year ♪

♪ 'Cause Santa's on his way ♪

♪ Hold your loved ones close ♪

♪ Underneath the mistletoe ♪

♪ Hold your loved ones close ♪

♪ Underneath the mistletoe ♪

♪ What lies beneath the tree ♪

♪ Gifts from our family ♪

♪ Everything we want and need ♪

♪ It's everything I thought it'd be ♪

♪ Let's bring in good cheer ♪

♪ It's our favorite time of the year ♪

♪ 'Cause Santa's on his way ♪

♪ On his way, on his way, on his way ♪

♪ What, what, what ♪