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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:10,373 --> 00:00:14,252 - I can't sing. - You and Georgia will back me up. 2 00:00:14,533 --> 00:00:19,561 - Backup for you, like Ikettes? - We all sing at the Christmas party. 3 00:00:19,893 --> 00:00:22,453 We rent the bar for rehearsal. 4 00:00:22,733 --> 00:00:26,248 - We sing at the party? - We'll discuss it later. 5 00:00:26,573 --> 00:00:31,249 I may have something big. I need to see you and John right away. 6 00:00:31,533 --> 00:00:35,128 They talk about you being lugubrious. 7 00:00:35,413 --> 00:00:41,090 I hoped you could squash it with a number. I'm looking out for you. 8 00:00:41,373 --> 00:00:45,082 Thank you, Elaine. You touch me. 9 00:00:48,613 --> 00:00:50,410 Ikettes! 10 00:00:51,133 --> 00:00:54,250 - You want what? - That we be allowed to marry. 11 00:00:54,533 --> 00:00:57,366 - All three of you? - Yes. 12 00:00:57,653 --> 00:01:01,328 That's not something you can do, legally. 13 00:01:01,733 --> 00:01:04,531 I'm a lawyer, and so is Patti. 14 00:01:04,813 --> 00:01:10,809 We're partners already, with children. And Patti's already changed her name. 15 00:01:11,333 --> 00:01:16,088 But we want our union to be recognized by the law. 16 00:01:16,373 --> 00:01:21,527 This is a test case, and we think you are the perfect attorneys for it. 17 00:01:21,733 --> 00:01:25,203 - Why? - Whipper likes John's legal mind... 18 00:01:25,413 --> 00:01:27,210 ...and your sense of romance. 19 00:01:27,493 --> 00:01:32,965 The issue's ripe. I'd argue it, but we're fornicating. 20 00:01:33,173 --> 00:01:35,562 - What do you say? - I say no. 21 00:01:38,133 --> 00:01:41,125 Well, splendid. You're in good hands. 22 00:01:46,213 --> 00:01:47,532 - Richard! - Ally. 23 00:01:47,733 --> 00:01:48,529 Richard! 24 00:01:48,733 --> 00:01:54,365 Usually it's all about money. This time, it's piles of money. 25 00:01:54,653 --> 00:01:58,362 I have a problem championing the rights of a threesome. 26 00:01:58,653 --> 00:02:04,649 The case landed on Whipper's docket because I asked her to take it. 27 00:02:04,933 --> 00:02:09,085 They think we've influence with the Whip. I all but promised it. 28 00:02:09,373 --> 00:02:12,888 The argument's viable, legally. 29 00:02:13,173 --> 00:02:16,722 How can we say no? It's Christmas! 30 00:02:21,493 --> 00:02:22,767 VONDA SINGS: I've been down this road 31 00:02:22,973 --> 00:02:25,726 Silver Bells 32 00:02:25,933 --> 00:02:29,482 Walking the line That's painted by pride 33 00:02:29,693 --> 00:02:31,968 And I have made mistakes in my life 34 00:02:32,213 --> 00:02:35,888 That I just can 't hide 35 00:02:36,493 --> 00:02:39,087 Oh, I believe I am ready 36 00:02:39,333 --> 00:02:43,042 For what love has to bring 37 00:02:44,213 --> 00:02:47,444 I got myself together 38 00:02:48,133 --> 00:02:50,806 Now I'm ready to sing 39 00:02:51,053 --> 00:02:54,204 I've been searching my soul tonight 40 00:02:54,453 --> 00:02:57,763 I know there's so much more to life 41 00:02:58,653 --> 00:03:01,725 Now I know I can shine a light 42 00:03:01,973 --> 00:03:04,931 To find my way back home 43 00:03:05,173 --> 00:03:09,610 Oh, baby, yeah 44 00:03:09,853 --> 00:03:11,332 Oh, yeah 45 00:03:16,893 --> 00:03:20,329 Two children are by Mindy and me. And our third is by all three of us. 46 00:03:21,893 --> 00:03:24,691 What do you mean, all three? 47 00:03:25,813 --> 00:03:30,489 James fertilized Patti's egg. It was implanted in me. 48 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:38,074 Advertise your product or brand here contact www.OpenSubtitles.org today 49 00:03:39,573 --> 00:03:41,325 ALLY: Sorry. 50 00:03:43,093 --> 00:03:46,802 Obviously, this has no precedent. 51 00:03:47,053 --> 00:03:49,647 The definition of the nuclear family is evolving. 52 00:03:49,893 --> 00:03:52,646 The time is coming for it to start. 53 00:03:52,853 --> 00:03:55,970 ALLY: And it has to start with me. 54 00:03:56,893 --> 00:04:01,045 ALLY: You carry this. You're an unorthodox arguments whiz... 55 00:04:01,333 --> 00:04:04,245 ALLY: ...and this one is so you. 56 00:04:04,533 --> 00:04:08,811 JOHN: Okay, but Richard's right, your presence is vital. 57 00:04:09,693 --> 00:04:10,728 Why? 58 00:04:10,933 --> 00:04:15,449 Because in concept it will seem conventionally unromantic. 59 00:04:15,733 --> 00:04:19,646 Your presence will take the curse off that with Whipper. 60 00:04:19,933 --> 00:04:23,482 And I've emerged without my trousers. 61 00:04:29,013 --> 00:04:30,571 JOHN: Chagrined. 62 00:04:30,853 --> 00:04:34,846 - Will I what? - Sing at our Christmas party. 63 00:04:35,133 --> 00:04:36,407 Ally says you have a great voice... 64 00:04:36,613 --> 00:04:40,526 - I do. - And I thought you and Georgia... 65 00:04:40,773 --> 00:04:46,643 I love that suit. Have you thought of putting your baritone to a beat? 66 00:04:46,933 --> 00:04:50,846 - I'm not singing backup for you. - I don't sing backup for anybody. 67 00:04:51,133 --> 00:04:56,253 This is for Christmas. Jesus Christ, our Lord Savior, was born. 68 00:04:56,533 --> 00:04:59,684 It kills me how everybody is so "me, me, me." 69 00:05:01,373 --> 00:05:03,489 I can't go shopping and I have to push back lunch. 70 00:05:04,093 --> 00:05:06,482 - Now Richard wants me in court too. - He does? 71 00:05:06,773 --> 00:05:11,210 Strength in numbers, given what we're arguing. 72 00:05:32,813 --> 00:05:35,646 Wait, why are you on the stage? 73 00:05:35,933 --> 00:05:40,848 It's rehearsal to check equipment. Why aren't you singing a carol? 74 00:05:41,133 --> 00:05:43,806 I pay for this. I can sing what I want. 75 00:05:44,053 --> 00:05:49,844 This will be the third year you sing an "Ode to Whipper." 76 00:05:50,133 --> 00:05:52,488 She wants a ring, not a medley. 77 00:05:52,773 --> 00:05:56,004 Thank you. Your counsel is a comfort. 78 00:05:56,253 --> 00:05:59,370 I'll dye my roots to profit from your tutelage. 79 00:05:59,573 --> 00:06:03,851 You and Whipper barely survived the last two Christmases. 80 00:06:04,093 --> 00:06:08,450 If you can't admit the problem to me, fine. But admit it to yourself... 81 00:06:08,693 --> 00:06:12,049 ...or you might not celebrate together next year. 82 00:06:14,333 --> 00:06:18,645 - Do they... as a threesome? - Evidently not. 83 00:06:18,933 --> 00:06:23,245 There's nothing kinky, it's heterosexual, one-on-one sex. 84 00:06:23,533 --> 00:06:26,605 I guess the women take turns being too tired. 85 00:06:27,493 --> 00:06:31,202 I don't get it! A penis is not a share toy! 86 00:06:31,493 --> 00:06:33,370 Don't say "penis," Renee. 87 00:06:34,533 --> 00:06:38,651 It's a man thing, m�nage � trois. It's like a harem fetish. 88 00:06:38,933 --> 00:06:43,927 No, he's either with one or the other, but never with both. 89 00:06:45,493 --> 00:06:48,849 ALLY: What will we do? - We have two options: 90 00:06:49,133 --> 00:06:52,682 - Science or emotion. - What's the difference? 91 00:06:52,973 --> 00:06:58,969 Anthropological studies say that man, by nature, needs many partners... 92 00:06:59,773 --> 00:07:03,288 ...spreading his seed, for the survivability of humanity. 93 00:07:03,573 --> 00:07:09,250 Emotion says to follow his heart. He doesn't love one female for long. 94 00:07:09,533 --> 00:07:13,924 Personally, I lean toward science. What are your thoughts? 95 00:07:18,413 --> 00:07:20,927 I appreciate not rushing with your answers. 96 00:07:21,213 --> 00:07:25,650 - Do you believe that... science? - Yes. 97 00:07:26,373 --> 00:07:30,685 Men can't stay attracted to one female for long. That's a science? 98 00:07:30,973 --> 00:07:35,603 Sexual attraction is all chemical. At some point... 99 00:07:35,893 --> 00:07:41,650 ...one stops making the chemical for one's partner. It quells sex drive. 100 00:07:41,933 --> 00:07:45,846 Adult videos, lingerie. They treat the symptoms, but... 101 00:07:46,133 --> 00:07:49,205 What a sad way to look at love. 102 00:07:49,493 --> 00:07:54,044 Married couples cannot maintain frisk for one another. 103 00:07:54,333 --> 00:07:56,847 Yeah. It troubles me. 104 00:07:57,253 --> 00:08:00,370 I was married to Mindy eight years when Patti and l... 105 00:08:00,653 --> 00:08:03,690 - You and Patti work in the same firm? - Yes. 106 00:08:03,893 --> 00:08:05,929 - And you fell in love with Patti? - I did. 107 00:08:06,213 --> 00:08:12,209 - You weren't in love with Mindy? - Well, my marriage did seem dead. 108 00:08:12,573 --> 00:08:15,167 It was meeting Patti. I fell in love with her. 109 00:08:17,213 --> 00:08:22,526 I couldn't leave. I loved Mindy too. And she's the mother of my children. 110 00:08:22,813 --> 00:08:25,168 You were in love with two women? 111 00:08:25,453 --> 00:08:29,241 I could tear things apart or bring everything together. 112 00:08:29,533 --> 00:08:34,243 The three of us sat down and talked, and we decided to try this. 113 00:08:34,533 --> 00:08:37,843 - The three of you. - Yes. That was two years ago. 114 00:08:38,133 --> 00:08:43,844 Patti and Mindy have become close, and we decided to have a child together. 115 00:08:44,133 --> 00:08:49,002 And that justifies being joined in matrimony? As a threesome? 116 00:08:49,293 --> 00:08:54,367 We're a family. Conventional? No. But we're happy and devoted. 117 00:08:54,653 --> 00:08:59,249 The kids live in a home with love and trust and security. 118 00:08:59,533 --> 00:09:03,003 How many people can make the same claim? 119 00:09:15,093 --> 00:09:19,052 At first I was devastated. My husband having an affair. 120 00:09:19,253 --> 00:09:21,721 - I was destroyed. - How did you respond? 121 00:09:21,933 --> 00:09:23,730 MINDY: I cried for two weeks. 122 00:09:24,053 --> 00:09:26,248 It was so painful because... 123 00:09:26,453 --> 00:09:29,729 ...it happened when our relationship seemed stronger than ever. 124 00:09:30,013 --> 00:09:32,732 - While he was with another woman? MINDY: I didn't know that. 125 00:09:33,013 --> 00:09:37,291 MINDY: We were laughing again, talking, affectionate. 126 00:09:37,573 --> 00:09:41,691 That had been missing for a long time. Sex too. 127 00:09:41,973 --> 00:09:46,922 You were laughing, talking and having more sex once he started this affair? 128 00:09:47,213 --> 00:09:49,932 - Strangely enough. JOHN: Why, do you think? 129 00:09:50,213 --> 00:09:54,331 MINDY: His relationship with Patti opened him up. 130 00:09:54,613 --> 00:09:58,447 Maybe that helped my relationship with him. 131 00:10:02,133 --> 00:10:07,412 GEORGIA: It almost made sense. - What if he wanted four or five wives? 132 00:10:07,693 --> 00:10:11,572 - We should allow polygamy if it works? - No, but... 133 00:10:12,693 --> 00:10:15,651 What's wrong? Something's bothering you. 134 00:10:18,573 --> 00:10:20,404 You and I. 135 00:10:20,893 --> 00:10:24,090 These past few months you're relaxed... 136 00:10:24,893 --> 00:10:26,326 ...more intimate. 137 00:10:26,573 --> 00:10:29,326 - We're... - What? We're what? 138 00:10:29,613 --> 00:10:35,006 This is the best we've ever been. Sexually, emotionally. 139 00:10:36,253 --> 00:10:39,211 - Ever since Ally came here. - I beg your pardon? 140 00:10:39,493 --> 00:10:43,452 You've been less... repressed. 141 00:10:44,773 --> 00:10:48,812 Because of Ally? That's good. I should write this down. 142 00:10:49,173 --> 00:10:51,687 - It's not that ridiculous. - Yes, it is. 143 00:10:51,973 --> 00:10:54,009 You think there is something between me and Ally? 144 00:10:54,293 --> 00:10:57,205 Of course there is. Maybe not sexual... 145 00:10:57,413 --> 00:11:00,450 ...but we know there's something going on, and... 146 00:11:00,653 --> 00:11:01,642 And what? 147 00:11:02,373 --> 00:11:07,606 And maybe I'm able to live with it because you have been... 148 00:11:08,173 --> 00:11:12,132 - I don't know. - You do know, obviously. Tell me. 149 00:11:14,453 --> 00:11:17,365 I don't think you're being unfaithful. 150 00:11:17,653 --> 00:11:22,681 I think there are little pockets of intimacy you can't get to with me... 151 00:11:22,973 --> 00:11:28,286 ...that you do get to with her. As a result, you feel less... 152 00:11:28,573 --> 00:11:33,283 - Repressed. - That's the best word: Repressed. 153 00:11:33,573 --> 00:11:37,361 Because of it, we have been more intimate. 154 00:11:37,653 --> 00:11:42,363 Ally has been good for us and it pisses me off. 155 00:11:42,653 --> 00:11:47,329 - That's... - Crazy. I know. 156 00:11:50,053 --> 00:11:52,089 - I've got them. - Excuse me? 157 00:11:52,373 --> 00:11:56,082 - Ikettes, to sing backup for my song. - You got the Ikettes? 158 00:11:56,373 --> 00:12:01,083 Not real, but they're sexy and black, and accent my sensuality. 159 00:12:01,373 --> 00:12:04,524 So, I'm off the hook then? 160 00:12:08,253 --> 00:12:14,249 - Question Patti on the stand. - Whipper's on the fence, even. 161 00:12:14,573 --> 00:12:17,292 She needs a nudge from a romantic idealist. 162 00:12:17,573 --> 00:12:21,407 Problem is, she can read me no matter what I say in there. 163 00:12:21,613 --> 00:12:22,648 Well... 164 00:12:22,853 --> 00:12:27,051 Is it the idea, two women, one man? 165 00:12:30,453 --> 00:12:33,490 Were you swayed by Mindy's testimony? 166 00:12:33,773 --> 00:12:37,049 Her husband brings another woman into the home. 167 00:12:39,013 --> 00:12:41,288 To live there. 168 00:12:42,813 --> 00:12:44,644 ELAINE: One, two, three, four. 169 00:12:44,933 --> 00:12:50,929 I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Last night 170 00:12:51,613 --> 00:12:53,843 I saw Mommy 171 00:12:54,093 --> 00:12:57,642 Kissing Santa Claus last night 172 00:12:57,853 --> 00:13:02,085 Hello! Hip atrophy? We need to sex it up a little bit. 173 00:13:02,373 --> 00:13:05,729 - It's just rehearsal. - The party is Friday. 174 00:13:06,013 --> 00:13:09,767 Are you ready, boys? One, two, three, four. 175 00:13:09,973 --> 00:13:12,009 I saw Mommy 176 00:13:12,213 --> 00:13:16,252 Kissing Santa Claus last night 177 00:13:16,533 --> 00:13:19,605 If she caught her mother with Santa, she'd tell her father. 178 00:13:19,813 --> 00:13:22,532 In a second. 179 00:13:22,973 --> 00:13:27,683 - What are you going to sing, Renee? - I'm not sure yet. 180 00:13:27,973 --> 00:13:31,932 But you don't want to follow me. Trust that. 181 00:13:33,613 --> 00:13:36,650 Last night, last night 182 00:13:36,893 --> 00:13:39,168 She didn 't see me creep 183 00:13:39,493 --> 00:13:42,883 - She said that? - Yeah. 184 00:13:43,173 --> 00:13:47,849 - Well, it's... - Silly. And true. 185 00:13:48,133 --> 00:13:51,205 Well, it's not that huge of a... 186 00:13:52,853 --> 00:13:57,210 - You know Steve Schwinn? - Yeah. 187 00:13:57,493 --> 00:14:02,089 He said his marriage got better when his wife went to therapy. 188 00:14:02,373 --> 00:14:06,651 Not that she went to counseling because of the marriage. 189 00:14:06,933 --> 00:14:11,131 But talking to somebody else, she felt like it decompressed her. 190 00:14:12,373 --> 00:14:15,888 Feeling you're heard by anybody... 191 00:14:16,173 --> 00:14:19,882 ...helps relations with everybody. - I read that once. 192 00:14:22,733 --> 00:14:27,170 And having a solid friendship pays dividends at work, at home... 193 00:14:27,493 --> 00:14:29,882 All over. 194 00:14:30,173 --> 00:14:33,882 I think our friendship makes us both stronger. 195 00:14:34,173 --> 00:14:36,482 - Don't you? - Yes. 196 00:14:37,773 --> 00:14:41,891 And it's just a coincidence we used to be lovers. 197 00:14:42,173 --> 00:14:44,607 - What? - Nothing. 198 00:14:46,453 --> 00:14:47,408 What? 199 00:14:49,773 --> 00:14:52,685 I don't plan to break up your marriage... 200 00:14:52,973 --> 00:14:57,364 ...but I'm not thrilled to be the best thing that happened to it. 201 00:15:07,893 --> 00:15:10,771 - Home? Separate homes? - I'm tired. 202 00:15:12,373 --> 00:15:15,171 Christmas fatigue on the 15th? 203 00:15:15,373 --> 00:15:18,843 Why are you depressed every holiday? 204 00:15:19,133 --> 00:15:24,685 Is it more fun bringing everyone down when their spirits are higher? 205 00:15:24,973 --> 00:15:28,443 Keep digging, Nuckie. We'll be nose to nose any second. 206 00:15:28,653 --> 00:15:30,723 Oh. Hmm. 207 00:15:31,853 --> 00:15:36,210 I have a buddy who's a chiropractor. Business triples in December. 208 00:15:36,413 --> 00:15:38,165 You know why? Neck injuries. 209 00:15:38,493 --> 00:15:42,532 I can't tell where it's going, but it sounds like a good one. 210 00:15:44,373 --> 00:15:49,128 People take stock at the holidays, see what's there and what's missing. 211 00:15:49,413 --> 00:15:52,166 All that craning, they get sore necks. 212 00:15:52,453 --> 00:15:54,921 You want to be happy? Don't look around. 213 00:15:55,133 --> 00:15:58,330 Happiness can be found in one word: Denial. 214 00:15:58,613 --> 00:16:03,528 Happiness is going to bed with something more secure than a Fishism. 215 00:16:07,653 --> 00:16:09,006 Look... 216 00:16:10,293 --> 00:16:12,204 ...Whipper... 217 00:16:12,933 --> 00:16:16,050 ...do you want me to marry you? I'll marry you. 218 00:16:16,293 --> 00:16:18,682 What's the big deal? 219 00:16:18,973 --> 00:16:22,682 We love each other. We're together. 220 00:16:22,973 --> 00:16:25,806 What's so important about marriage? What's it mean? 221 00:16:26,093 --> 00:16:30,211 It must mean something, if you're so afraid of it. 222 00:16:38,053 --> 00:16:40,886 Isn't it obvious? She's feeling insecure. 223 00:16:41,173 --> 00:16:44,290 - Why does she impose on me? - She's your girlfriend. 224 00:16:44,573 --> 00:16:50,569 - Why do single women feel unhappy? - Men are miserable after marriage! 225 00:16:50,933 --> 00:16:54,289 - What was that? - Nothing. 226 00:16:54,573 --> 00:16:57,212 Billy's never been happier. 227 00:16:58,653 --> 00:17:02,441 That isn't true. I have definitely seen him happier. 228 00:17:03,293 --> 00:17:04,089 Oh, God. 229 00:17:04,293 --> 00:17:07,091 - He told you about our conversation. - What conversation? 230 00:17:07,373 --> 00:17:10,490 - Cappuccinos? - Don't you wish. 231 00:17:10,773 --> 00:17:14,527 She told her that you told her about what she told you. 232 00:17:14,853 --> 00:17:15,922 - Ally. - Billy. 233 00:17:16,133 --> 00:17:18,203 - Bygones. - Quiet! 234 00:17:18,493 --> 00:17:22,964 You and I need to talk. The three of us need to talk. 235 00:17:23,253 --> 00:17:26,404 - Can I just apologize and be excused? - No! 236 00:17:26,733 --> 00:17:32,126 - We are going in a room together. - I can take minutes. 237 00:17:32,413 --> 00:17:36,725 - Do you sniff trouble and seek it out? - Yes, and try to complicate it. 238 00:17:37,013 --> 00:17:40,528 - Excuse me. - What?! 239 00:17:40,813 --> 00:17:43,281 We're late for court. 240 00:17:52,893 --> 00:17:56,124 - I am the evil other woman. - You wear the badge proudly. 241 00:17:56,413 --> 00:18:00,770 I work. I wanted a family. I didn't want a nanny. 242 00:18:01,053 --> 00:18:06,571 It sounds nuts, but I'm marrying the mother of my children. 243 00:18:06,853 --> 00:18:11,131 - It does sound nuts. - You don't have to tell me. 244 00:18:11,413 --> 00:18:17,329 - I didn't grow up picturing this. - But the picture has changed? 245 00:18:17,613 --> 00:18:19,843 Yeah. 246 00:18:21,253 --> 00:18:22,049 Uh... 247 00:18:22,493 --> 00:18:25,007 You sound sad with that answer. 248 00:18:27,893 --> 00:18:31,932 I grew up with the same dreams as everybody else. 249 00:18:32,213 --> 00:18:36,365 I dreamed of my wedding day, my little house, my garden. 250 00:18:36,653 --> 00:18:40,726 It didn't work according to plan. 251 00:18:41,013 --> 00:18:43,447 But you know what? 252 00:18:43,653 --> 00:18:45,086 It did work. 253 00:18:50,213 --> 00:18:53,728 I know it's just a holiday phase. 254 00:18:54,013 --> 00:18:57,926 - The point of Christmas cheer is what? - Cheer. 255 00:18:58,213 --> 00:19:02,252 Exactly. All she wants under that tree is a picket fence. 256 00:19:02,453 --> 00:19:03,442 [SIGHS] 257 00:19:04,893 --> 00:19:07,851 - I'm drawn to her. - Whipper? 258 00:19:08,133 --> 00:19:11,728 Ally. I'm drawn to her. 259 00:19:12,013 --> 00:19:16,325 I'm tempted to invite her to the party as my date. 260 00:19:16,613 --> 00:19:21,733 We spoke of it once and she... She kissed me under the mistletoe. 261 00:19:22,013 --> 00:19:25,528 The moment was full of ambiguity, but I did sense an overture. 262 00:19:25,813 --> 00:19:29,203 Then ask her, it's a good time. She's saying yes to everybody. 263 00:19:29,493 --> 00:19:35,011 - I'm not good asking women out. - There's not much to it, John. 264 00:19:35,293 --> 00:19:39,411 The way you prepare for negotiating sessions, do that. 265 00:19:39,693 --> 00:19:41,172 Just demand money? 266 00:19:41,373 --> 00:19:44,729 Go in as if you're the world's strongest man. 267 00:19:45,013 --> 00:19:49,131 Except instead of being battle-ready, you just adjust it. 268 00:19:49,413 --> 00:19:54,123 But what you keep is the idea that you feel good about yourself. 269 00:19:54,413 --> 00:19:57,450 Even if it's a lie. 270 00:20:01,693 --> 00:20:04,332 Somebody has to start. Since you called the meeting... 271 00:20:04,613 --> 00:20:07,730 I'll start by protesting that I'm in the middle of this. 272 00:20:08,013 --> 00:20:10,732 I second that. I protest you being in the middle. 273 00:20:11,013 --> 00:20:15,325 - Who's under attack, me or him? - What are you so angry about? 274 00:20:15,613 --> 00:20:20,289 I'm angry that to discuss our marriage I've got to have her in the room. 275 00:20:20,573 --> 00:20:23,531 I'm angry because I don't know who to blame. 276 00:20:23,813 --> 00:20:27,726 Because I like you better since she came back into your life! 277 00:20:28,013 --> 00:20:31,642 Because somehow she has made you and I closer! 278 00:20:31,933 --> 00:20:35,812 Because I'm not sure I want her out of your life! 279 00:20:36,093 --> 00:20:39,369 Because I don't know how to handle this, and on top of it all... 280 00:20:39,653 --> 00:20:44,363 ...I like her, damn it! I'm angry about that too. 281 00:20:51,253 --> 00:20:52,368 Okay... 282 00:20:54,293 --> 00:20:58,923 I'm glad that we cleared the air and bye. 283 00:20:59,213 --> 00:21:04,162 Get back here! We need to get honest with each other. 284 00:21:05,413 --> 00:21:11,409 Spouses, ex-girlfriends. It doesn't call for honesty, but for pretending. 285 00:21:11,653 --> 00:21:16,773 Which I was capable of. But you, me and him being in this office together? 286 00:21:17,053 --> 00:21:21,251 Some things I've heard in this trial are going on here. 287 00:21:21,533 --> 00:21:26,323 - She's made you more emotionally open. - I don't deny it for a second. 288 00:21:26,613 --> 00:21:28,569 ALLY: Should've denied it! 289 00:21:30,693 --> 00:21:31,648 Look... 290 00:21:32,413 --> 00:21:34,131 I am getting out of this room. 291 00:21:34,413 --> 00:21:39,328 If my friendship with him has improved your relationship, it doesn't matter. 292 00:21:39,613 --> 00:21:43,731 Whatever you two decide to do about that... 293 00:21:44,013 --> 00:21:47,164 ...I shouldn't be in this room. 294 00:21:48,693 --> 00:21:51,332 I'm sorry. 295 00:21:58,693 --> 00:22:03,403 Please disregard that one. 296 00:22:08,213 --> 00:22:10,932 I saw Mommy 297 00:22:11,173 --> 00:22:14,848 Tickle Santa Claus 298 00:22:15,053 --> 00:22:17,692 Underneath his beard 299 00:22:17,893 --> 00:22:21,647 - She's not bad. - We'll be better. 300 00:22:21,893 --> 00:22:25,044 Oh, what a laugh it would have been 301 00:22:25,253 --> 00:22:28,086 If Daddy had only seen 302 00:22:28,293 --> 00:22:31,091 Mommy kissing Santa Claus 303 00:22:33,293 --> 00:22:37,923 - Is it close? - Lf we win, I'll kill myself. 304 00:22:38,213 --> 00:22:43,128 Three-way marriage. All I believe in, I don't care if it's a giant myth. 305 00:22:43,413 --> 00:22:48,726 Ally, you grew up dreaming you would be a mother with a career. 306 00:22:49,013 --> 00:22:52,050 Maybe a three-way is what you dreamed about. 307 00:22:52,253 --> 00:22:53,049 Oh. 308 00:22:53,253 --> 00:22:55,847 - Good night, honey. - Good night. 309 00:22:56,053 --> 00:23:01,127 Relationships should be in twos. Or at least in even numbers. 310 00:23:01,413 --> 00:23:07,409 Why do we need to marry anyway? It's not security. Men are insecure too. 311 00:23:08,413 --> 00:23:13,885 Being unmarried isn't a stigma to men. Eligible bachelor, old maid. 312 00:23:14,173 --> 00:23:19,531 Society drills into us that women be married, smart people have careers... 313 00:23:19,813 --> 00:23:23,328 ...women have babies and mothers stay at home. 314 00:23:23,613 --> 00:23:27,492 Society condemns working mothers that don't stay at home. 315 00:23:27,773 --> 00:23:31,129 What chance do we have when society keeps on drilling us? 316 00:23:31,333 --> 00:23:32,368 We could change it. 317 00:23:32,653 --> 00:23:38,649 There are more women than men. If they wanted, they could change it. 318 00:23:39,213 --> 00:23:42,125 I plan to change it. 319 00:23:42,413 --> 00:23:45,166 I just want to get married first! 320 00:23:46,893 --> 00:23:49,009 [DOORBELL RINGS] 321 00:23:50,653 --> 00:23:51,722 Uh... 322 00:23:52,053 --> 00:23:53,247 Your Honor. 323 00:23:54,613 --> 00:23:57,685 I'm sorry for the intrusion. 324 00:23:58,013 --> 00:24:02,564 - Would you mind if I came in? - No. 325 00:24:07,893 --> 00:24:12,489 - Honey! - I didn't mean to disturb anybody. 326 00:24:12,773 --> 00:24:15,571 - Is something the matter? WHIPPER: No. 327 00:24:15,853 --> 00:24:20,449 I just came to get a peek at your home. 328 00:24:28,893 --> 00:24:30,326 I'm sorry. 329 00:24:30,613 --> 00:24:33,366 I don't want to bother anyone. Good night. 330 00:24:33,653 --> 00:24:35,928 Merry Christmas. 331 00:24:38,293 --> 00:24:39,487 Merry Christmas. 332 00:25:18,693 --> 00:25:21,002 - Did you ask her? - I'm still steeling myself. 333 00:25:21,213 --> 00:25:22,726 Strong, assured, fresh, bold. 334 00:25:23,013 --> 00:25:25,811 You just described a breath mint. 335 00:25:28,973 --> 00:25:33,728 - I don't know what else to say. - I gathered that. 336 00:25:34,013 --> 00:25:37,767 All last night and today you don't know what else to say. 337 00:25:38,053 --> 00:25:41,807 I'm inclined to think you have nothing else to say. 338 00:25:43,613 --> 00:25:49,131 If you tell me to dial back friendship with Ally, I will do it. 339 00:25:49,733 --> 00:25:54,887 If it's a threat, I'll do it, whether you ask me to or not. 340 00:25:56,213 --> 00:25:59,205 Maybe I should leave this firm. That's the easiest solution. 341 00:25:59,493 --> 00:26:02,132 I don't want that. 342 00:26:02,413 --> 00:26:05,405 I want to completely trust you. 343 00:26:07,893 --> 00:26:10,566 You don't now? 344 00:26:12,493 --> 00:26:14,529 No. 345 00:26:14,813 --> 00:26:18,931 Are you technically faithful? Yes. 346 00:26:19,213 --> 00:26:22,046 Are you totally faithful? 347 00:26:22,333 --> 00:26:24,164 No. 348 00:26:25,493 --> 00:26:29,725 When you go to her and repeat things I have said to you... 349 00:26:29,973 --> 00:26:33,852 ...when you go to her as a sounding board... 350 00:26:34,053 --> 00:26:36,521 ...for stuff that involves us... 351 00:26:36,813 --> 00:26:39,930 ...that is not fidelity. 352 00:26:40,213 --> 00:26:44,047 She understands that. Why can't you? 353 00:26:45,213 --> 00:26:47,124 But even... 354 00:26:47,413 --> 00:26:53,409 ...when using her as a sounding board helps us, as you said...? 355 00:26:55,493 --> 00:26:58,530 I need to feel that... 356 00:26:58,813 --> 00:27:04,490 ...whatever our successes or failures... 357 00:27:05,213 --> 00:27:08,285 ...she's got no part of them. 358 00:27:16,293 --> 00:27:17,851 I get that. 359 00:27:57,893 --> 00:27:59,849 - Ally? - Hey, John. 360 00:28:05,493 --> 00:28:07,563 May I be so bold as to ask you something? 361 00:28:11,533 --> 00:28:12,363 Sure. 362 00:28:13,613 --> 00:28:14,648 Sure, but... 363 00:28:14,933 --> 00:28:18,972 ...before you do, your fly... 364 00:28:20,693 --> 00:28:22,411 JOHN: Chagrined. 365 00:28:29,893 --> 00:28:34,171 - You think Whipper will rule today? - She implied she would. 366 00:28:34,613 --> 00:28:35,523 Umm... 367 00:28:36,413 --> 00:28:40,372 Listen, Ally, about the party... 368 00:28:53,453 --> 00:28:57,082 ...would you go as my date? 369 00:29:01,653 --> 00:29:02,608 Well... 370 00:29:04,293 --> 00:29:08,332 John, I've actually been thinking about that. 371 00:29:08,613 --> 00:29:11,207 You are my boss. 372 00:29:15,293 --> 00:29:17,761 - I understand. - You see, it's... 373 00:29:18,573 --> 00:29:20,370 I understand. 374 00:29:35,293 --> 00:29:38,012 ELAINE SINGS: I saw Mommy 375 00:29:38,213 --> 00:29:42,047 Kissing Santa Claus last night 376 00:29:42,253 --> 00:29:45,165 I saw Mommy 377 00:29:45,413 --> 00:29:48,450 Kissing Santa Claus 378 00:29:50,413 --> 00:29:54,850 - Look at her! Is this pop? - It's like '70s slut-rock. 379 00:29:55,133 --> 00:29:57,408 RICHARD: I like it. 380 00:29:57,693 --> 00:30:00,810 - Where's Whipper? - She should be here any... 381 00:30:01,013 --> 00:30:02,287 [PAGER BEEPS] 382 00:30:03,813 --> 00:30:04,962 John Cage. 383 00:30:05,213 --> 00:30:07,249 - What's he want? - You. 384 00:30:07,533 --> 00:30:10,843 - Whipper has a verdict. - Now? Tonight? 385 00:30:11,133 --> 00:30:13,852 She's doing it to kill the party. 386 00:30:14,133 --> 00:30:16,693 I'll go with you. The Biscuit will meet you there. 387 00:30:18,493 --> 00:30:22,930 Underneath the beard 388 00:30:23,133 --> 00:30:26,205 So snowy white 389 00:30:26,733 --> 00:30:30,646 Oh, what a laugh it would have been 390 00:30:30,893 --> 00:30:33,930 If Daddy had only seen 391 00:30:34,133 --> 00:30:38,923 Mommy kissing Santa Claus 392 00:30:39,133 --> 00:30:41,328 Last night 393 00:30:44,213 --> 00:30:48,570 I've been married twice. Both marriages failed miserably. 394 00:30:48,853 --> 00:30:53,847 WHIPPER: When I went to your home, I saw something I never had. 395 00:30:54,133 --> 00:30:56,363 WHIPPER: Something I still want. 396 00:30:56,653 --> 00:31:01,044 There's no reason for the Commonwealth not to recognize a union of three. 397 00:31:01,973 --> 00:31:03,088 WHIPPER: What's the big deal? 398 00:31:04,453 --> 00:31:08,048 I know the institution of marriage is changing. 399 00:31:08,333 --> 00:31:13,646 I know there are a lot of people who may not consider it a sanctity... 400 00:31:13,933 --> 00:31:18,848 ...but I also know this isn't an erosion I'll contribute to. 401 00:31:19,133 --> 00:31:24,048 You may be right, but you picked the wrong judge. 402 00:31:24,333 --> 00:31:27,006 Plaintiff's motion denied. 403 00:31:31,413 --> 00:31:34,246 - We tried. - Yeah. 404 00:31:37,133 --> 00:31:39,806 - I'm sorry. - Yeah. 405 00:31:40,413 --> 00:31:46,090 - She, just, you know... - Made the right decision? 406 00:31:53,773 --> 00:31:54,728 RICHARD: Hey. 407 00:31:55,453 --> 00:31:59,844 There's a rumor that you're naked under that robe. 408 00:32:01,013 --> 00:32:06,326 - Hi, Richard. - I'm singing a song for you tonight. 409 00:32:06,613 --> 00:32:11,687 - It'll be our best party yet. - That's nice. 410 00:32:18,213 --> 00:32:21,762 We laugh together. We love together. 411 00:32:21,973 --> 00:32:24,203 Why introduce the notion it'll work out? 412 00:32:25,933 --> 00:32:29,289 That's a holiday Fishism. 413 00:32:36,013 --> 00:32:40,404 - I'm afraid. - Of what? 414 00:32:40,693 --> 00:32:42,206 My parents. 415 00:32:46,813 --> 00:32:50,249 All they did was fight. Scream. 416 00:32:50,533 --> 00:32:54,048 I grew up in my room wearing headphones... 417 00:32:54,333 --> 00:32:57,609 ...blaring music so I wouldn't hear. 418 00:33:00,733 --> 00:33:05,249 My heart actually quickened at the end of songs... 419 00:33:05,533 --> 00:33:11,529 ...'cause I knew that during the little gap I'd be able to hear them. 420 00:33:11,933 --> 00:33:17,053 - You equate marriage with that? - I equate dependence with that. 421 00:33:17,333 --> 00:33:22,043 Whipper, the fact that you're so much older than me... 422 00:33:22,653 --> 00:33:23,802 It, uh... 423 00:33:24,613 --> 00:33:27,685 I chirp so proudly, "Doesn't matter." It does. 424 00:33:27,933 --> 00:33:29,969 It's an automatic defense. 425 00:33:30,293 --> 00:33:32,761 The age difference can't lead to permanence. 426 00:33:33,013 --> 00:33:36,289 There's a guardrail from day one. 427 00:33:37,973 --> 00:33:40,089 That aside... 428 00:33:43,413 --> 00:33:46,689 ...I love you. 429 00:33:50,013 --> 00:33:55,087 - I don't work well with guardrails. - Yeah, I know. 430 00:33:57,653 --> 00:33:58,802 We could get... 431 00:33:59,053 --> 00:34:02,443 ...I don't know, some counseling. 432 00:34:02,973 --> 00:34:05,441 Or I could get it. 433 00:34:07,013 --> 00:34:08,571 But for now... 434 00:34:08,773 --> 00:34:10,286 ...let's just... 435 00:34:11,733 --> 00:34:14,531 ...let's get through Christmas, okay? 436 00:34:16,413 --> 00:34:20,201 Sure. Let's get through Christmas. 437 00:34:24,253 --> 00:34:28,132 VONDA & RENEE SING: Santa Claus is coming 438 00:34:28,333 --> 00:34:31,689 Santa Claus is coming 439 00:34:31,893 --> 00:34:34,612 Santa Claus is coming 440 00:34:34,853 --> 00:34:38,368 To town 441 00:34:38,733 --> 00:34:42,806 Oh, you better watch out, You better not cry 442 00:34:43,013 --> 00:34:46,892 Better not pout I'm telling you why 443 00:34:49,013 --> 00:34:55,009 - I really thought we'd win. - Marriages should be twos, not threes. 444 00:34:55,693 --> 00:34:58,730 We thought you'd handle the appeal. 445 00:35:02,013 --> 00:35:06,165 - I'm sorry if I seemed a lunatic. - No, you didn't. 446 00:35:06,453 --> 00:35:09,445 The truth is that I use him. 447 00:35:09,733 --> 00:35:12,372 - What? - Billy. 448 00:35:12,733 --> 00:35:17,045 When I feel insecure or unsteady... 449 00:35:17,333 --> 00:35:20,564 ...I grab ahold of things that steady me. 450 00:35:22,133 --> 00:35:25,250 - Billy does that. - I know. 451 00:35:25,533 --> 00:35:28,650 The weird thing is, so do you. 452 00:35:30,813 --> 00:35:34,852 - Me? - Sometimes. I admire you, Georgia. 453 00:35:37,133 --> 00:35:39,089 How awful! 454 00:35:42,213 --> 00:35:46,411 - Here's to you, Barbie. - To you, Skipper. 455 00:35:49,253 --> 00:35:51,483 He knows when you've been bad or good 456 00:35:51,693 --> 00:35:55,891 So be good, for goodness ' sake 457 00:36:11,213 --> 00:36:13,932 The party's happening. 458 00:36:14,733 --> 00:36:17,486 I'll be down shortly. 459 00:36:19,413 --> 00:36:21,847 You know, for Mindy... 460 00:36:22,133 --> 00:36:26,843 ...her only chance to hold on to her children's father... 461 00:36:27,133 --> 00:36:32,048 ...was saying yes to this arrangement with Patti. 462 00:36:32,333 --> 00:36:34,324 This I know. 463 00:36:35,333 --> 00:36:40,327 - Well, did she tell you that? - She didn't have to. 464 00:36:43,213 --> 00:36:45,090 John... 465 00:36:46,213 --> 00:36:52,163 ...let's go to the party as dates. - Your first instinct was correct. 466 00:36:54,013 --> 00:36:55,412 Well, umm... 467 00:36:55,613 --> 00:36:59,686 I'd like to go with my current one. 468 00:37:04,013 --> 00:37:07,244 Maybe a glass of wine up here. 469 00:37:07,533 --> 00:37:11,651 - Noise troubles me. - Wouldn't you like to dance? 470 00:37:11,933 --> 00:37:12,729 Oh... 471 00:37:15,013 --> 00:37:17,368 I'm not rhythmic. 472 00:37:20,133 --> 00:37:22,693 - Maybe a slow dance. - Well... 473 00:37:23,133 --> 00:37:25,601 It isn't like dancing at all. 474 00:37:26,333 --> 00:37:29,052 It's two people leaning on each other. 475 00:37:29,333 --> 00:37:33,770 As if they'd fall down without the other to hold on to. 476 00:37:34,053 --> 00:37:36,487 It's very "Christmas." 477 00:37:40,213 --> 00:37:44,764 - Do you know that you're odd? - I do. 478 00:37:59,533 --> 00:38:04,448 RICHARD: I don 't remember what day it was 479 00:38:05,893 --> 00:38:10,808 I didn 't notice what time it was 480 00:38:12,053 --> 00:38:14,521 All I know is that 481 00:38:14,733 --> 00:38:17,167 I fell in love with you 482 00:38:17,373 --> 00:38:19,887 And if all my dreams come true 483 00:38:20,133 --> 00:38:23,284 I'll be spending time with you 484 00:38:24,413 --> 00:38:29,203 - You didn't say what you do. - I run a network. 485 00:38:30,333 --> 00:38:33,086 That's a good one. 486 00:38:36,493 --> 00:38:39,166 Every time I kiss your lips 487 00:38:39,413 --> 00:38:41,973 My mind starts to wonder 488 00:38:42,213 --> 00:38:44,568 And if all my dreams come true 489 00:38:44,813 --> 00:38:48,044 I'll be spending time with you 490 00:38:48,293 --> 00:38:53,208 I love you more today than yesterday 491 00:38:55,013 --> 00:38:59,803 But not as much as tomorrow 492 00:39:00,973 --> 00:39:05,489 I love you more today than yesterday 493 00:39:06,533 --> 00:39:09,809 But darling not as much as 494 00:39:10,013 --> 00:39:12,925 Tomorrow 495 00:39:13,133 --> 00:39:14,646 Tomorrow 496 00:39:15,613 --> 00:39:20,243 To me, the meaning of Christmas has always been Santa. 497 00:39:20,533 --> 00:39:22,842 Still is. 498 00:39:23,133 --> 00:39:27,251 You're allowed to believe in things you know don't exist. 499 00:39:27,533 --> 00:39:32,653 I believed in him until I was 12. I wouldn't give it up. 500 00:39:32,933 --> 00:39:35,845 - What made you stop? - My mother. 501 00:39:36,133 --> 00:39:39,648 She told me he fondled the elves. 502 00:39:39,933 --> 00:39:45,212 Some therapist said to undermine my admiration for him. 503 00:39:46,133 --> 00:39:52,049 Next year she said he died. Heart attack. Cholesterol. 504 00:39:52,333 --> 00:39:55,484 I blamed myself for leaving cookies. 505 00:39:58,013 --> 00:40:03,041 Fat man trying to squeeze through a narrow chimney... 506 00:40:03,333 --> 00:40:07,849 ...and I taunt him with Oreos and a glass of whole milk. 507 00:40:08,733 --> 00:40:11,691 And you call me odd. 508 00:40:20,853 --> 00:40:24,243 VONDA SINGS: Bells will be ringing 509 00:40:24,453 --> 00:40:27,889 The glad, glad news 510 00:40:28,653 --> 00:40:31,963 Oh, what a Christmas 511 00:40:32,533 --> 00:40:36,048 To have the blues 512 00:40:36,533 --> 00:40:39,445 My baby's gone 513 00:40:40,173 --> 00:40:43,006 And I have no friends 514 00:40:43,213 --> 00:40:48,048 ALLY: The other thing about slow dancing is the surrender of it all. 515 00:40:48,333 --> 00:40:51,689 ALLY: Sometimes people need to surrender. 516 00:40:54,533 --> 00:40:58,685 Singing Silent Night 517 00:42:01,973 --> 00:42:03,008 OLD LADY: You stinker! 518 00:42:04,413 --> 00:42:05,402 Subtitles by SDI Media Group 519 00:42:05,573 --> 00:42:06,562 [ENGLISH SDH] 520 00:42:07,305 --> 00:42:13,541 -= www.OpenSubtitles.org =-41893

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