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(announcer inaudible)

* First day of Christmas, my true love sent to me *

* A partridge in a pear tree *

* On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me *

* A partridge in a pear tree *

- [Man] All business.

(hip hop music)

* What they sayin' though *

* What they here for *

* What they sayin' though *

* Uh, I'm not in the spirit *

* I've been tryin' to smile *

* Enhance my appearance *

* See, I done caught feelings *

* Now they look at me funny 'cause I done been in em *

* Just keepin' it playa *

* I be talkin' to God 'cause he know I'm a sinner *

* My gal a winner *

* But I'm cold as ice, my heart in December *

* See, I can remember losin' my temper *

* It tampered my mental *

* It was sentimental *

* Not accepting whatever that I told to Santa *

* We fight over dinner * (alarm beeping)

(hip hop music in background)

* What they sayin' though *

* What they here for *

* What they sayin' though *

- You are beautiful.

You are enough.

* Uh, now she callin' back *

* She was mad for a minute but had to relax *

* Meet me in the back *

* We can smoke a little bit *

* I'm stuck on the racks *

* She give me that passion, made me react *

* Know this for a fact *

* I'm gon' get what I want then fade to the black *

* She keep coming back *

* Believing some shit when I bought her her bags *

* I cut her no slack *

* If we rate, that'd be great *

* I can't deal with them pants *

* So don't be dramatic, changing your tactics *

- You are beautiful and you are enough.

* Just don't make me the subject of who you gon' bash *

* First day of Christmas, my true love sent to me *

* A partridge in a pear tree *

* On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me *

* A partridge in a pear tree *

- Hey Jess.

- Please call me Jessica, Tony.

- Sorry, hey Jessica.

- Hi Tony.

- Got some mail for ya.

- Thank you!

- Mmhm.

- What is it, Tony?

- Just admiring your beauty.

- Comin' off a little creepy right now, Tony.

Please stop.

Besides, I've already told you,

I don't do workplace romances.

- I know, I know but,

hopefully you'll change your mind one day.

I mean, what a wonderful Christmas gift

that'll be for me.

- Christmas gift?

- Yeah, silly willy.

You are the perfect gift for me.

- Um, I don't believe in Christmas.

So, me being a Christmas gift or giving anybody a gift,

for that matter, is something that'll just never be.

- You don't believe in magic?

- Nope.

Seeing as how I wish you'd disappear

and here you are standing in front of me.

(laughing)

- You're so cute when you're joking around.

(laughing)

Where you going?

- Oh Tony, sometimes, you just gotta push

those wishes on through.

Have a good day.

Thank you!

(sighs)

Glad when this holiday is over.

(knocking)

Come in.

- Girl.

Did you see fine ass Mike?

- I saw Mike, not fine ass Mike.

- But baby, that's a fine man right there!

- I think he's gay.

- Say it ain't so!

- I think he likes men.

- Now why would you say such a thing like that?

- Well, there's nothin' wrong with it.

I'm just sayin', I don't think he

wants what ya got.

(disc scratching)

- You see something else you like?

- Oh no, I'm good, I'm good.

- I mean, you're still hittin' a 360

to look at the man. - I mean.

- I'm done, I'm out.

Have a good night, Mike.

Trust me.

He wants what we want.

He likes what we like.

- Why can't I see it?

- Maybe 'cause you blind by all that fineness.

- Man, damn!

You sure you not gettin' him confused with Tony?

- Girl, that man wouldn't know how to be gay.

(laughing)

- You know, he is in love with you.

- (sighs) No, he's not.

- I don't know, I guess you're blinded

by all that nerdiness.

- I'm not about to do this with you today.

What's on the schedule?

- Um, you got a nine o'clock with Mrs. Jefferson.

- What, is she here?

- Yeah, I think so.

- Well, are you gon' go get her?

- Oh!

You know what, that is my job,

all right. - A little bit.

- Uh, I'll be right back.

- I miss my sister.

(knocking)

Come in.

- Ms. Preston, this is Mrs.

Jefferson.

- [Ms. Preston] Mrs.

Jefferson, hello.

Hey please, have a seat.

- Thank you.

- So, how can I help you?

- Well, Ms. Preston, my husband died about two years ago

and he was the provider for the family.

He had a little money saved up,

but it's all gone now.

And I need a little help remodeling the house.

- How much do you need?

- Oh, about 50,000 would be okay.

- 50,000, okay.

Um, well, Ms. Jefferson, I ran your application

and your credit and assets.

Honestly, I just have one question.

How can you ensure that you're gonna be able

to pay us back?

- I get a social security check

and I can get a job at Montgomery Wards.

- Montgomery Wards?

- Yes, I can be a greeter or something.

- I can't believe I'm having this conversation.

- Excuse me?

- You honestly think we're about to give you $50,000

with no way to pay it back?

- Well, it is the holidays and I thought you'd be

a little generous.

- Okay.

You thought I'd be generous?

'Cause it's the holidays?

See, that's what's wrong with you black people.

You want something for nothing when there are hard-working

people out here slaving and preparing

for situations like this!

And you got your old self in my office

asking for $50,000.

Do I look like a fat white man with a beard saying ho-ho-ho?

Your loan, Ms. Jefferson, is denied.

- Little girl, who do you think you're talkin' to?

I'll knock all this stuff off this desk!

- Good day, Ms. Jefferson.

Oh and I hope Santa brings you everything

on your little list.

- Let me tell you something.

Santa Clause is a figment of your imagination.

Have you ever seen a fat white man sliding down a chimney?

I don't think so.

Now, Santa is whoever brings you joy.

And apparently, you don't have either.

Lookin' like a old auntie in that ugly dress.

The nerve of you!

Oh my God!

- I know she didn't.

- Yes, I did.

- She don't know what she talkin' bout.

Senile old witch.

- What's that about?

- Girl, come in here asking for $50,000

with no way to pay it back!

- Uh, the nerve of people!

- Exactly!

Talkin' bout the holiday spirit.

- Well!

You do have to give some loans out.

- Bitch, whose side are you on?

- Yours, of course, but hell, I need a job

and I'm sure you do too!

You know how these banks operate.

We give money to get money.

Hell, it ain't ours anyway!

- You know what?

Get out.

- What, I'm just saying!

It wouldn't hurt for you to give a little.

There's gotta be a little bit of holiday spirit in you.

- You know what I'm bout to give you?

- What?

- A black eye if you don't get out my office.

- (sighs) Okay since you wanna be a scrooge.

I'm going to leave but don't forget,

we're meeting at the chocolate lounge tonight

for Tammy's party.

(groans)

- I forgot, totally forgot.

- Jess, ya didn't.

- Okay, you right, I didn't forget.

I just don't wanna go.

- Jessica, no, you promised!

You're going.

- Okay, okay.

- Meet us at nine.

- Nine, got it.

- Oh and um,

please put on a more modern day skirt,

Auntie Jessica.

(laughing)

- What's wrong with my dress?

Thought it was cute.

It's very chic.

They don't know what they're talkin' bout.

(holiday music)

- Jessica.

(knocking)

(phone ringing)

- Tony, why are you calling me?

- Hey!

I just thought you should know that

somebody left you a package today.

- It really could've waited till tomorrow, Tony.

- I know but,

I just wanted to hear your voice.

- [Jessica] You're being weird again.

- Oh, sorry.

- Okay, I gotta go, okay? Bye.

- Okay, wait!

You be careful, okay? (phone beeping)

Just love her.

(slow music)

- [Man] Let them niggas know you all business.

- Oh, you look so beautiful tonight

and I am so proud of you!

Also making partner!

I see you!

- Yes, baby, you're making me blush, stop.

- Young, gifted, and black.

- Really black.

- Perfect, hi!

- Hey boo boo.

- How are you?

- You look cute.

- You look cute!

- Thank you.

- Money vibes.

- Come on!

(laughing)

- Ladies, what can I get y'all to drink?

- Give her a shot of Hennessy.

- Please.

- Celebrating anything special?

- Yes!

I would like to give a toast to one of my best friends

in the whole wide world for making partner.

Girl, we are extremely proud of you.

- So proud.

- Thank you girls.

- Cheers. - Ah, cheers!

- Mm, mm mm.

- Now, let's turn up bitches.

- All right.

- Uh oh, see, this my jam right here.

- Okay.

- You know what I'm finna do?

I'm finna find me a Santa Clause and be a ho-ho-ho tonight.

- Ohhh! (laughing)

- She's nasty!

- [Woman In White] Just for tonight.

- Bartender, can we get another one?

- Another Henny?

- Damn, you ain't gotta be so loud.

- You must be trying to have some forgettable sex tonight.

- How bout you stop worrying what I'm tryin to do

and get my damn drink.

- Yes ma'am, another Henny coming right up.

(hip hop music)

- Damn girl.

You had a long day.

- You was there.

- Yeah, you right.

- Slim pickings huh?

- Jess.

You see them two men over there?

- Over where?

- To your right.

- Really?

Girl, you're smooth.

- My bad, my bad.

But yeah I see em, what's up?

- Shit, they're coming over.

No, no.

- Ladies.

How y'all doin' tonight?

- We're doing just fine.

- I'm Jamal.

This is my friend, Larry.

- Hello.

- Hello Jamal, hello Larry.

I'm Veronica and this is Jessica.

- Hey Jessica.

- What's up Veronica?

You wanna dance?

- Sure!

- Come here often?

- Nope.

- Okay, DJ pretty good.

- Yep.

- Wanna go dance?

- Oh nah, I don't dance.

- Me neither.

- Oh really?

- (scoffs) Here's your third glass of Henny,

Ms. Forgettable.

- Really?

Ms. Untippable?

- I'm sorry, I'm just trying to have a little fun.

- Haha, well joke's on you.

- Long day, huh?

- Very.

Hey, do you wanna come home with me?

- Heh, what?

- Do you wanna come home with me?

Have some forgettable sex?

(laughing)

- Trust me, it would be unforgettable.

- Oh shit, that a promise?

- Promise.

(heels clicking)

(slow hip hop music)

* Till your body flow like a river *

* One, this is my line *

* Two, I will deliver *

* Three, just ease your mind *

* I promise it's been official *

* That'll put you on 10 *

* You pulling me closely in *

* You texting both of my numbers *

* The other one for the business *

* Told her that's what it is *

* Promotions and level friends *

* Emotional when I'm gone *

* I told her that's all it is *

(slow r&b music)

- Woo, what a way to start the holiday season.

- The holiday season has nothing to do with

what happened last night.

Just two consenting adults having a good time.

- Mm, so you ain't a holiday person huh?

- No, no real reason to be.

- Hmm, I understand.

Growing up, we didn't have much.

Mama couldn't afford a lot so,

we didn't have the best Christmases.

I really don't get up for it either.

Know what I mean?

(farting)

Wait, did you just?

- Yeah, my stomach hurts.

You know what, you should go 'cause ohh!

- Yep, I get it.

- Okay. - All right.

- I'll call you!

(sighs)

(slow holiday music)

- Hey girl!

- Hey, what's goin' on?

- I brought you some donuts!

- Ohh yes, thank you!

You must have known I skipped breakfast today.

- No, I already knew.

I got you covered.

- Thank you.

Girl, these are some big donuts.

- Mmhm.

- What?

- So, you're not gon' tell me what

you and ol' boy did when y'all left the club?

- I don't know what you're talkin' about.

- Oh okay, so we're just gon' play dumb, all right.

- I don't know.

Mmm.

Girl, these are good donuts.

Where did you get these?

- Mm, bitch, don't change the subject.

- I don't know what you're talkin' about!

Oh but did you see Mrs. Jefferson in there?

- Who?

- Mrs. Jefferson from yesterday.

- Girl, I don't know who you're talkin' bout

but why do you keep avoiding my question?

- Okay.

Okay.

We went home together.

Happy?

- Mm mm mm, you a hoe.

- Men do it all the time!

But when a woman does it, we're a hoe.

Besides, who ever said we slept together?

- So, you left with a random guy and went home with him

and y'all didn't sleep together?

- Who ever said I went home with him?

- Okay so what happened?

- Maybe he went home with me, hm?

Thought about that?

- No, no, no, no, now you know

we don't let them see where we live.

Oh Lord.

- Vee, Vee.

Look at me.

He blew my back out.

Girl, it was so good.

Ugh, it was worth it.

- Girl, you are so nasty!

I can't believe you!

- What?

Who says an educated woman doesn't have needs?

- Mmhm, so you out here just giving out Christmas coochie?

- Christmas?

Christmas coochie?

The things that come out of your mouth.

Mm mm.

- Hey man, I'm just statin' facts.

- Anywho, dude start gettin' all sentimental

talkin' about his childhood and Christmas

and V, I just--

- No, no, you didn't!

- I didn't know what else to do!

- So you just gon' fart on the man?

- I mean, I didn't.

Okay yeah, I farted on him.

Yeah, I did.

But I just need him to get out my house.

I didn't.

- You are the only person that I know

that has gas on standby.

- Whatever.

Girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.

And right now, this girl has to go tinkle.

So, stay tuned, there's more.

- Ooh!

More tea, okay girl, hurry up!

Hurry up.

- Okay, okay.

- Mail delivery.

- Just put it on her desk.

- Right there.

- Wine?

Who sent her this?

- Some old lady dropped it off yesterday.

- Oh snap baby, I need to pop this bottle right now.

- You will not!

That's for Jessica.

- Okay Tony.

I see you up here being her guard dog.

- Well, somebody's gotta be.

- Tony.

You like Jessie?

- It's Jessica.

Her name is Jessica.

- Oh shit, so you up here guarding

and puttin' people in check!

- Yeah, I really like her.

- Okay, so,

what you gonna do about it?

- I don't know, Veronica.

I don't think I'm her type.

I mean, I've tried everything.

- Okay, but what?

- I bought her flowers, a Christmas card.

I call and check up on her.

I mean, what more can I do?

- Can I be honest?

- Yes, please.

- Nah, nevermind.

- No, no, please please, come on!

- You know what, Tony?

Hey man, stay right there.

Hold on, I'm gonna take a picture of you.

All right, all right, give me your best face, Tony.

Yes, all right, yeah!

All right, let me get one more.

Show me how strong you are, all right?

(growls)

Okay, you wanna see it?

- What you got? - Wanna see it?

- Mmhm.

Yeah (laughs).

I look good.

- No, ya don't.

- I don't?

- Man, hell nah!

First of all, curls left a long time ago.

I can't believe you're still trying to rock it!

- Hey, what's wrong with the curl?

My mom has a curl.

And my dad did too.

And he even had a duck tail.

- Yeah, back in '82.

Look, listen baby.

You need to clean up the way ya look.

Hair, outfit.

- Oww Veronica!

- Ya gotta go.

- What's wrong with my outfit?

- Look!

- Are you crazy?

- First of all, what kinda, what is this, flamingos?

- Hey, these are smart birds.

- Yeah, they're good at the zoo but not on you baby.

- Oh my God, that really hurt.

- I'm sorry.

Here, look, listen, hand me your phone.

- All right.

- Is this a blackberry?

What is this, 2007?

- Hey, it works.

I get all my emails.

Everything, every last one of them.

- That's not the point and I'm pretty sure it take you

15 years to type em too.

All right, look.

- Hey!

- I'm puttin' my girl Joyce number in your phone.

Tell her that I said to make you a new man, okay?

And I promise, Jessica will notice you.

- Ah, she'll notice me?

- Yes.

- I'm gonna call her after work.

- Yeah, you do that.

- On second thought, I think I'm gonna call her now.

- Hey, hey, hey, hold up.

After work.

- Okay, after work.

- After work.

Act like you should.

- Hey Tony!

- Oh, (clears throat) hey Jessica.

(snorts)

I mean, hey Jessica.

Sorry.

- What was that about?

- Jessica, now you know he is feelin' him some you.

- Please really?

Well you know what, I have a lot going on right now

and a man is just not something I'm willing to add

at the moment.

- You need to find some love so that you could

stop being so damn bitter and mean during these holidays.

- I am not mean!

I just don't allow people to just ya know,

take over my life and just let me down when they get there.

- So, you let them down first?

- Exactly.

- Man, that's just sad.

(giggles)

- Whatever.

You'll understand one day.

What's this?

- Tony said some ol' lady dropped it off yesterday.

- Really?

Oh look, there's a note.

Let me see. (sparkling)

- [Ms. Jefferson] Here is a bottle of wine.

I want to apologize for my behavior yesterday.

It was out of line and unprofessional.

I hope you accept my apology.

Happy holidays.

P.S. Santa represents the joy that one brings

during this time of year.

Sincerely, Ms. Jefferson.

- [Veronica] Oh, that was so sweet of Mrs. Jefferson!

- Whatever.

- Even you can't deny a sweet gesture, Mrs. Prude.

- Whatever.

- Now, let's go on and pop this op--

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

Put that back.

Thank you, we have work to do.

All right?

Hop to it.

And she still ain't get a damn loan.

- That's sad, girl, you know that right?

- Whatever.

(slow music)

(knocking)

Who is it?

- It's Tony.

- [Jessica] Tony?

- Yeah!

- Tony, what do you want?

I'm a little occupied at the moment.

- Oh, well I just came to bring you some cookies.

- Why are you baking cookies this late?

And what, why are you dressed like that?

- Well, baking puts me in the Christmas spirit.

- Don't start with that Christmas spirit, all right?

- Oh, I forgot, you're a scrooge.

- I'm not a scrooge.

I just don't like the holidays.

- Well, why not, Jessica?

- Bye Tony.

- [Man] Is everything okay?

- Oh, you weren't lying.

- Hm?

- Here.

Hope you enjoy the cookies.

See you later.

- Why did you do that?

- Lookin' like a damsel in distress,

so I just thought I'd help.

- But I didn't ask you.

- Baby, I'm--

- Baby?

Oh whoa, there's no titles on what we got goin' on here.

It's too soon to be catching feelings, bruh.

- So, we just sexing?

What if I want more?

- Well, that's all I have to offer at the moment.

- Huh, that's sad 'cause I thought you had more.

I guess my job here is done.

I'm gonna go get my things.

(sparkling)

- You know, I could've went for another round.

But if you're not feelin' it, I understand.

Mm, damn this is good.

Alexa, turn on the radio.

* Like a goddess for real *

* You said fuck the Rose, oh you had a long day *

* Maybe we can grab this bottle and chill *

- You have to be miserable on the inside

if you like this during holidays.

(slow r&b music)

* Sex, love, Hennessy *

* Foreplay, ecstasy *

* Sex, love, Hennessy *

* Been textin' for a minute *

* Every time I think about ya *

* I just keep seeing this image *

* I took ya on a date *

* I kept your whole attention *

* She know I'm good with words *

* So she sit back and she listen, I'm trippin' *

* Just sippin *

* You ever had some Henny *

* And she replied nah *

* You like it straight or do you mix it *

* Just pulled up to the spot *

* I'm out here big chillin' *

* You ain't gotta bring your purse *

* I'll take care of your ticket *

- Uh, um, how did you get in my house?

- The door was open.

- Okay, how can I help you?

- Hey Auntie.

- Hey, hey, who Auntie?

- Mine.

- Whoa wait, excuse me little lady.

What, what are you doing?

- Lookin' around.

- Why?

- My Mama told me this is where I'll be staying for a while.

- Wait wait, staying?

Your mama, who?

You know what?

I think you knocked on the wrong door, baby.

Let me help you find your mama.

- Huh huh huh, hope this helps.

- [Sister] Dear big sis,

I know you're probably still pissed at me

since I haven't talked to you in seven years but,

I am in a bad space right now.

I'm trying to shake this habit but I just can't do it alone.

I'm going to rehab for a few months

to get myself together.

Please watch over your niece.

You're the only person that I trust with my daughter.

- Love, Tiara.

I don't hear from you in seven years

and you drop this on me?

Ain't got the time to do--

hold please.

(phone ringing)

- [Tiara] You have reached the voicemail of Tiara.

I can't get to my phone right now.

Leave a message.

(beeping)

- She never answers the phone.

Sooo, where will I be sleeping?

It was a long trip here.

- Oh, who said you're staying baby?

- My mama.

Soooo, you gon' put your niece out with nowhere to stay?

- I don't like you.

You can stay until I find your mother.

- (scoffs) Good luck.

I'm Gabriella, by the way.

Mama calls me Gabby for short.

- You know, you sure are a little grown something,

aren't you?

- Err, no.

I'm just seven.

- Mmhm.

All right, just seven.

Here's your blanket.

Go on, get you some rest.

We'll figure all this out in the morning.

- This blanket stank.

- Go to sleep, girl!

(piano holiday music)

I need you to sit right there and be quiet.

All right, I have a lot of work to get done.

And you're technically not supposed to be here.

- Okay, I'll be quiet as a mouse.

- Yeah, an invisible mouse.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, you got a phone?

- Doesn't everyone?

- Do you have your mother's number?

- Yes, but she told me not to call her.

She'll come get me when it's time.

- What kinda game is she playing here?

Give me your phone.

(phone ringing)

- [Tiara] You have reached the voicemail of Tiara.

(beeping)

- She's really not gon' answer the phone.

Just, just, sit over there.

Listen to your music and be quiet, okay?

- Hey Jessica, we have ourselves a busy day.

(gasp) Oh, you are finally getting in the Christmas spirit!

You done got yourself a little orphan!

Hi!

I'm Veronica!

I'm your sponsor's friend!

Nice to meet you!

- Lady, why are you yellin' at me?

- Oh my.

- This is my niece, Gabby.

Gabrielle, excuse me.

- You can call me Gabby.

- Wait, I didn't know you had a niece.

- Yeah, I've had one for about seven years now.

- Oh, okay, well that is so cool of you

to be taking care of her for the holidays.

- Yeah, you know, my sister is out of town on business.

So, I told her I'd keep her.

- Wow, that is so sweet.

That is what I call getting into the Christmas spirit!

- Get yo ass off of me!

Girl, we're working.

But what were you saying about today?

- (sighs) There goes Ms. Scrooge.

We only have a few appointments coming in today.

- Good 'cause I need to take her to--

- What?

- Nothing, you know, we're gonna hang out.

- (gasps) Awe!

- Can we go see the lights?

- [Jessica] No.

- Don't be like that.

Take that baby to go see them lights!

- How bout you get you some business, all right?

Find some work to do

for a change.

- All right.

- Knock knock.

(ominous music)

- How may I help you?

- I'm here to see Ms. Jessica.

- Uh, do you have an appointment, sir?

- I got it.

- [Veronica] You sure?

- Yes.

Could you just go reply to some emails or something?

Take Gabby to get a snack.

Please.

- You good?

- Just do what I asked please.

- All right.

Come on Gabby, let's go.

- And um, Veronica, close the door behind you please.

- See you doing big things.

- TJ, what do you need?

- May I sit down?

What's up with all the hostility?

- 'Cause I can't believe you would show up here.

- This is a place where I get money, right?

- It's the place where people get money.

I don't know about you.

- Well, I do.

- I don't know how.

- Well, let me refresh your memory.

Remember when your sister owed ol' boy that 30k?

Had to go to the bank to get it?

And when it was time for the bank she owed,

she couldn't repay the debt?

Who took care of that for you?

- But I paid you back with interest!

- I never said your debt was cleared.

- How is it not?

I paid you back $30,000 and sex!

What more do you want from me?

- 70 more.

- 70 more what, dollar?

Oh, say less.

Let me get you.

- 70 more thousand dollars.

- The hell do you need with $70,000?

- Not that it's any of your business,

but let's just say I made a bad business deal

and I need to be cool.

- So because you made a bad business deal,

I'm supposed to risk my job to help you out?

- Yep.

And I need the money by Christmas.

- Christmas?

Are you crazy?

- I need the money by Christmas.

(ominous music)

- Come on baby.

You okay?

- Yeah.

- What was that?

- Just an old friend.

- Do you need me to do anything?

- No, it's all good.

- Well, is he single?

- What?

- Kinda fine.

- Girl, nevermind.

Are our next clients here?

- Um, I think your next appointment should be here by

now.

- Good, can you please go check and see?

Now?

- Yeah, of course.

- Auntie, you know lies aren't adult-like.

- Little girl, will you mind your damn business, all right?

- You have a potty mouth.

I know you on Santa's naughty list.

(knocking)

- Come in.

- Ms. Preston, the Allens are here to see you.

- Thank you, Veronica.

Hello, hi!

How are you guys doing?

Have a seat please.

- Well, how are you?

- I'm good, thanks for asking.

Can I get you anything to drink?

- Oh, no thanks, we're not thirsty.

- So, how can I help?

- Well, we're having a baby (giggles)!

- Congratulations!

- Thank you.

- And look, we just think it's time for us

to get out of this apartment and get ourselves a home.

- Yeah.

- So, would this be your first home?

- Oh yes, our first home and

also our first baby.

(giggling)

- Let's see here.

Josh, I see you worked in the bakery for a little

over three years making $30,000 a year?

- Well actually, it's 35,000 a year.

But, they cut my hours sometimes,

but it's definitely stable, I swear.

- Okay.

And what about you?

- Well, I go to school.

- So you don't work?

- I do but it's part time.

- So, how do you plan to pay for the house?

- Well, I can afford the house we found.

I mean, it's perfect for me, my wife and,

our first child.

- I see.

Well, this house is $200,000, I just--

(sparkling music) (coughing)

- It's not COVID.

I just had something in my throat.

Carry on!

- Um, as I was saying, it--

I'm sorry, is it cold in here to you?

- No.

- Got the chill all of a sudden.

Y'all didn't feel anything? - Actually kinda warm to me.

- You okay?

- I'm fine.

- Um...

No, I'm good.

What was I saying?

Oh yes.

So your loan, I--

you know what?

I'm gonna approve the loan for your house.

- [Man] Seriously?

- Wow!

That's amazing!

- [Jessica] Congratulations!

- Thank you so much! (laughing)

Baby!

You don't know what this means for us!

- You're so welcome.

My assistant, Veronica, will actually assist you with

getting the paperwork in order

and let you know about next steps.

- Come on baby before she changes her mind.

Go, go on now! (giggling)

- You're welcome.

Take care.

We gotta take to see if the AC is broke

or something in here.

Hey V?

You can cancel all my appointments

for the rest of the day.

I'm bout to head out.

- Oh, take her to go see the Christmas lights

and get her a Christmas tree.

- A Christmas tree?

That is what your house is missing.

Can we, can we?

- Thanks a lot Veronica.

- Anytime boss, anytime.

Y'all have fun.

- So, about the Christmas tree.

- Let's go.

(birds chirping)

- Hey, what's your name?

- Gabby, what's yours?

- Terrence.

- Hey Terrence.

- Want me to give you a push?

- No thanks, I got it.

- You mind if I sit here?

- It's a free country.

- Is somebody in a bad mood today?

- I'm sorry.

I just got a lot on my mind, that's all.

- T, be careful.

These kids are rough these days.

- And got a smart mouth too.

- Right.

Sorry, where's my manners?

My name is Jason.

- Hi Jason, I'm Jessica.

- Nice to meet you.

- Likewise.

- I never seen you here before.

You must be new to the neighborhood.

- No, I've been here for a few years.

Just never really had a reason to come

watch the kids until now.

- Hmm, okay.

Well yeah, I normally come here like

two or three times a week.

So you ready for Christmas?

- Oh, I don't believe in Christmas.

- Oh 'cause of your religion?

- I don't have one of those either.

- So, you just naturally don't celebrate Christmas?

- Damn, you nosy!

- (laughs) I'm sorry, it's just,

I don't see how people don't celebrate

the most wonderful time of the year.

- And who deemed it wonderful?

- I mean, it's wonderful because families get to spend

time together, give gifts from the heart.

Most important, you know we celebrate that

Christ was born.

- You know, I never understood why they associated

the birth of Christ with a fat white man named Santa?

I mean, make it make sense.

- Right, right.

I used to feel the same.

You know, till I grew up.

- Wait, you don't even know me

to be calling me childish, sir.

- But I never said that.

I'm just sayin',

when I grew up, I realized that Santa was

just a figment of our imagination.

- You know, I think I've heard that before.

- Mm, see?

Somebody else besides me giving you words of wisdom.

- You think you real smart, right?

- I'm just saying.

- Mmhm.

- Lord, these kids.

- Ouch.

- Let me see.

- It hurts!

- Let me see.

- Don't touch it.

- Stop being a little wuss.

- How you gon' tell me?

(sparkling music)

Wait, I don't feel it anymore.

- I know.

- You all right?

See, that's why I told you I don't want you

swinging so high.

- Daddy, I'm okay.

Gabby helped me.

- Gabby, baby, are you okay?

- I'm okay Auntie.

- Auntie?

I thought this was your daughter.

- I see someone wasn't listening.

- Daddy, can they come over so I can play with Gabby?

- Uh, I don't know about that son.

- Please Daddy? - Please?

- Please Auntie?

- I'm up to it if they up to it.

- I mean, I guess.

- Uh, let me put my address in your phone.

Sure you're okay?

- Yes.

- I put my number in there also.

- Okay, got it.

Um, I'm gonna get her home and get her cleaned up.

That way, we can head on over.

- Okay, um, so let's say about six o'clock?

I'll tell you what, I'll cook a little something

for my guests.

- Oh, don't go out your way on my account.

- Don't worry about it.

It's all for Gabby.

- Were you smiling at him?

- Girl, mind your business.

- I think you like him.

- Shh! - I think you like him.

- Sure you're okay?

(light music)

* Yeah, Bonnie and Clyde vibe *

* Me and bae, we on a mission *

* Low key behind tents just to avoid attention *

* You see, I took her from the square *

- Wait a minute!

- What?

- I thought we was going over there so I can play.

Why are you dressed like you going on a date?

- Excuse me, no I'm not!

- Auntie, if you like the man, just say that.

- Little girl, I don't know what you're talkin' about.

Okay?

How I look?

- Auntie, you look fly.

- Thank you baby.

All right, I'm gonna go grab my keys.

What?!

- Nothing.

- I gotta watch you.

(light music)

- Dad, what are you doing?

- What you mean?

Why you eatin' that cookie before dinner?

- Really hungry, Dad.

Why are you doing all of this?

- Aren't you about to have some company?

- I thought I was but looks like you're

a little too excited.

- Hush T.

All right now you're supposed to be making sure

everything is together when you're having company.

- But Dad.

(sighs)

- Look son, I know things been a little different

since Mama's been gone.

Daddy gotta move on.

- Why now?

- I'm not saying I'm moving on now.

But I don't wanna miss an opportunity.

Don't you want your daddy happy?

- Yeah but what about it being just us guys?

- Oh okay, so you want me to be single all my life.

So that means you gon' have to take care of me

when I get older.

- I mean, I will.

- You say that now.

(doorbell rings)

All right, that's them.

You good?

- I'm good.

You good?

- I'm good.

My man.

Come on.

(light music)

- Hey Gabby.

- Hey T.

- I got a new PS5.

Have you ever seen one of those?

- Now you know I've seen millions of those.

- Now that's true.

- Uh Terrence, want you to keep that door open now.

- He is so cute!

- Kids now, they just say whatever's on their mind.

- You got that right.

- Think my Auntie likes your daddy.

- I think he likes her too.

- How do you feel about that?

- I don't know.

Always just been us guys.

- I know the feeling.

That's how it was with me and my mom.

- Uh, did you want some milk and cookies?

- Oh, no thank you.

But yeah, you're right.

Kids these days are too grown.

- Man.

Oh hey, let me get your coat right quick.

- Oh, thank you.

- No problem.

Oh, okay.

- What?

- Uh, you look nice.

- Thank you.

Is it too much?

- Oh nah, nah, not at all, nah.

You're welcome.

- You have a beautiful home.

- Oh, thank you.

Sure you don't want one?

Mmm, pretty good.

Especially with me, I mean milk.

- Um, what's the wait on your pasta

that you've been talking about?

Can I taste test it?

- Uh, didn't I say no cookies until dinner?

- I'm getting one for Gabby.

She hasn't had any since she's been here.

- Oh.

- Can I?

- Just one.

I don't want you to ruin your appetite.

- Okay.

- See what I mean?

Too grown.

- So you ain't got no milk and cookies at home for Santa?

- I don't like sweets like that to be honest

and Santa, he not swingin' by my house.

- Well, at least get some for Gabby.

- I will.

- Oh, so you ready to taste my famous pasta.

- Oh yes, let's do this.

- Well I tell you what, why don't you go grab a seat

and I'll make you a plate?

- All right, this way?

- Uh huh, right that way.

Go ahead and make yourself comfortable.

- You know, I don't know too many men that know how to cook.

- Well, I was raised by my grandmother, so,

I didn't really have a choice.

- I see.

I'm glad you paid attention.

(laughs)

- What you doin'?

- I'm eating.

What do you mean?

- I mean, we ain't said grace yet.

- Grace, right.

- Bow your head.

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for this food

that we're about to receive,

for the nourishment of our bodies.

In Jesus' name, amen.

- [All] Amen.

- Can I eat now?

- Sure.

- Thank you.

(light R&B music)

So, what's your deal?

- What you mean?

- Are we not gonna address the elephant in the room?

- I didn't know there's one in here.

- Hm, cute.

Where is Terrence's mother?

- Oh, she the elephant.

- I mean, I'm not trying to be involved

in no baby mama drama, entanglement, swinger's club.

Y'all can have all of it.

- Wait, what?

- Look, anything goes nowadays.

- You right.

But uh nah, that's not the case.

- So what is it?

- His mom died in a car accident a few years ago.

- So sorry to hear that.

- We actually just talkin' about it before you came.

- That's gotta be rough.

- It's life.

We live and we die.

- True but, it's a loss that affects your day to day.

Especially for Terrence.

- I agree.

What about you?

- What about me?

- Why you single?

- Hm, you know, I've been asking myself that question

for a very long time, but I think it's just,

I haven't found the one.

- Wait, so you the type to have a list

way down the street of what you lookin' for in a man?

- Maybe, maybe not.

- See, gettin' information from you is like pulling teeth.

Maybe that's why you're single.

- Well damn!

- Look, I didn't mean no harm.

It's like you got your walls up.

- I do.

I have to guard what's already been broken.

- You know, it took me a while as well

to get my walls down once mom died.

I understand.

Takes time.

Wait so, how'd you end up with Gabby

during a holiday that every kid loves and you hate?

- Well, see, Gabby.

Um, I'll be honest.

I just met her a few days ago.

- Really?

- Yeah!

You know, my dad left my mom

and my sister really lost her way after that.

She ended up on drugs and here we are seven years later.

She's in rehab and I'm taking care of a niece

that I just found out I had.

- That's tough.

- Tell me about it.

You know, she got caught up in some mess about

10 years ago with this guy

and I had to bail her out.

And then she just turned right back around

and went right back to him.

- [Jason] Wow.

- After that, I determined that I had to get away.

- [Jason] Wait, so, how'd you end up with Gabby?

- Believe it or not, I woke up at midnight

to her on my doorstep holding a letter from my sister.

You know she just dropped her off

without even saying hello?

- [Jason] Jeez.

- (sighs) Yeah.

But you know, I will say this,

ever since she's been around, I feel different.

- Different how?

- Like I'm not alone.

- That's the joy of having kids.

It's like they give us joy

when we don't have the desire to.

- You know, I never thought of it that way.

- Yeah.

I mean, that's the only way I can even think about it.

That's the only way I think I could even manage right now.

- Since his mom died?

- Yeah.

- I understand.

You know, death is hard.

- Even harder when it's someone you truly love.

- You know, something about you, Jason,

can't put my finger on it.

- How so?

- You know, I don't really open up to everybody,

but with you, I just feel so comfortable to do so.

I've only known you for what, not even a day?

I just feel safe with you.

- You know sometimes it's easier to open up

to people that you barely know.

That and my grandma always said I was a good listener.

- [Jessica] True.

- And I'm a lover boy.

- A lover boy?

- What she said.

And I'm easy on the eyes.

- Oh, you just really feelin' yourself tonight huh?

- I can't help it.

Just thought about how good you looked

when I took that jacket off.

- Mmm.

And on that note, that's my queue.

Gabby!

Gabby, let's go baby!

Niecey poo, it's time to go.

(light music)

Hello?

- You know, I'm not really a texter, so.

- Nice to know.

- But uh, I had a good time with you as well.

- Yeah, I should've brought some of that food home.

Ugh, it's good.

- Oh, a to go plate.

- Yep.

(chuckles)

- Gabby asleep?

- Yeah, you know I had to carry her butt in

and she is no lightweight, let me tell you.

- (laughs) I'll bet.

So uh, I was thinking, there's this nice spot that uh,

I would love to take you to.

My homeboy sings there and

think it would be nice.

- Okay.

Let me think about it.

Wait, what about the kids?

- Oh, I have a nanny that watches Terrence.

I'm sure she wouldn't mind watching Gabby as well.

- Mmhm, sure it's not one of your little girlfriends?

- (scoffs) Now what woman you know

that's gon' watch her man's son while he go on a date

with another woman?

- Touche.

It is a little far fetched.

But I'm sure there's something out there.

- Probably right.

So, it's a date?

- Yeah, it's a date.

- Great.

Um, you can come over tomorrow.

I'll have my nanny come over at seven-thirty.

You bring Gabby around eight.

- Okay, sounds good.

Well, I'm, I guess I'll go ahead and get to sleep.

Been a long day.

- Yeah, I'm tired as well.

So uh, see you tomorrow.

- See you tomorrow night.

- Goodnight.

- Goodnight.

I got a crush.

(light music)

* She got the body of a model for real *

* Beautiful just like a goddess for real *

(light R&B music)

- This place looks a little different than

the last time I was here.

It's cute though.

Thank you.

- Yeah it's a nice little spot.

I like to come here to wind down

after a long week.

- So, what is it that you do?

- I'm in the gift giving business.

- Gift giving business?

- Yeah.

It's hard to explain.

- Wait, it ain't nothing illegal now is it?

- Oh, no, absolutely not.

Um, we bring joy to all the boys and girls

all over the world.

- So you make what, like games or something?

- Yeah, you could say that.

But enough about me.

What do you do?

- Well I'm a loan officer.

- Oh really?

- Mmhm.

- Hmm, know that's gotta be hard on you.

- What do you mean?

- Well I know that you would like to give people loans

that don't really qualify.

- Not exactly.

I'm the opposite honestly.

You have to over qualify for me to give you a loan.

But you know, yesterday was weird.

- Why you say that?

- Well there was this couple that came in

that barely qualified and something just told me

to give it to em.

It's the strangest thing.

- Hm.

- What's funny?

- (sighs) I just love the spirit of Christmas.

- That ain't got nothing to do with what I just said.

- You sure?

- I'm positive.

- Hey!

Jessica, right?

- Yeah!

How are you?

- We doin' good.

- That's great.

- And Jason, hey, good to see you again!

And how is Terrence?

- Terrence is bad, okay?

He's doing great.

- Well, be sure to tell him I said hi, okay?

- Will do.

- All right well, let me get to my table.

Let y'all do your little date thing.

(laughing)

Thanks again Jessica.

- You're welcome.

Small world.

- Yeah.

- How everybody doin' tonight?

(clapping) (cheering)

I wish everybody a merry Christmas.

- [Crowd] Merry Christmas.

- I think that's the guy I was telling you about.

Thought that he worked at a bakery.

- Yeah, Josh good people.

This is actually his idea.

You know, I'm glad that you were able to give em that loan

especially with that new baby on the way.

- Before I get my set started,

I wanted to send a special shout out to my boy.

Jason and his beautiful date.

This song is for you.

- Well aren't you the romantic?

- Get it from my mama.

(slow music)

(charming music)

* Baby I got something to tell you *

* Got a pretty shiny box for you *

* Mmm *

* Baby, I realize I need you *

* Oh, I need you *

* Lovin' on me this way *

* Don't wanna wait around too long *

* Then something goes wrong *

* Though I ask do you trust me *

* When I say baby, believe *

* This Christmas will change our lives *

* This Christmas, I'll make you my wife *

* You and me together have everything in our life *

* On Christmas *

* On Christmas *

* Who'd ever thought I receive a gift like you *

* Want to wake up every day *

* To a love so true *

* A kiss under a mistletoe *

* That warms my heart *

* Don't want to spend another day *

* Of us being apart *

* Even though God's the reason *

* You bring the light to every season *

* And make the perfect holiday *

* To let me get the words to say *

* This Christmas *

* Will change our lives *

* And this Christmas, I'll make you as my wife *

* You and me together have everything in our life *

* On Christmas *

* On Christmas *

* Don't wanna wait around too long *

* Then something goes wrong *

* Though I ask do you trust me *

* When I say baby, believe *

* This Christmas will change our lives *

* And this Christmas, make you my wife *

* You and me together *

* Have everything in our life *

* On Christmas *

* On Christmas *

* Christmas * (cheering)

(clapping) (slow music)

* Some day at Christmas *

* Men won't be boys *

* Playing with bombs like kids play with toys *

* One warm December *

* Our hearts will see *

* A world where men are free, yeah *

* Some day at Christmas *

* There'll be no wars *

* When we have learned what Christmas is for *

* When we have found what life's really worth *

- Auntie?

- Yes?

- Do you think my mom will ever come get me?

- I don't know baby.

- I hope she does.

But if she doesn't, I think I'll be okay here.

- Yeah, I think you'll be okay here too.

- Auntie.

- Yes?

- Can I ask you a question?

- Yeah, go ahead.

- What did happen between you and my mom?

- Come here.

Me and your mom haven't talked in a while.

- Why not?

Y'all are sisters.

- Yes but, sometimes sisters fight

and it's easier to not forgive.

- But kids are taught to forgive but grownups can't?

- Yeah, we can but baby, sometimes,

it's just harder to let go.

- But if you loved each other, that'll make things easier.

Auntie?

Auntie, hello?

- Oh, yes Gabby.

- I was trying to call your name.

You wouldn't respond.

I was getting scared.

So what happened?

- You know baby, sometimes,

to win, you have to lose.

- But I thought life was about loving people in spite of.

- Are you preaching to me, ma'am?

- Nooo, I just, I just wish

I would've known you before.

Now I lost the opportunity because y'all two

couldn't figure it out.

- You know what, baby?

You're right.

You know what?

I'm gonna fix it.

- You promise?

- I promise.

Pinky promise.

Let's go bake some cookies.

("Someday Christmas" by Stevie Wonder)

- Those look nice.

- I hope Mommy and Daddy like it.

- They will.

They always do.

Did you finish the cookies for Santa?

- Yep, I put them right there.

- You ate one, didn't you?

- How'd you know?

- 'Cause you're always eating one.

- I brought you one.

- Thanks sis.

You're always looking out for me.

I love you.

- What's wrong Mama?

- Girls, we need to talk.

Why don't you come have a seat?

- Where's Dad?

I wanna know what he thinks of the tree.

- Well baby, that's what we need to talk about.

- What Mama?

- Your dad is gone.

- Well, when is he coming back?

- Baby, he's not.

- What do you mean he's not coming back?

- Did Daddy die, Mama?

- No!

Your Dad didn't die.

He just decided that

he didn't want this family anymore.

- So, he left us?

Just like that?

I hate him.

I hate Christmas.

- Wait just a minute.

- Why don't Daddy love us anymore?

- I can't answer that question

'cause I just don't know.

(sobbing)

We're gonna be okay, I promise.

We're gonna be okay.

Come on, we need to go check on your sister.

I'm gonna need some real strength for this one.

- I can't believe Daddy would do us like this on Christmas.

- J, we still got each other.

Jessica!

- He's out of my life and so is Christmas!

- Mom!

- Honey, come here.

It's gonna be okay.

Let me go check on Jessica, okay?

Jessica?

(slow music)

- Okay, so we can go for ice cream

but only if you church mouse quiet.

Remember, invisible?

Only to see you.

All right.

- Hey girl.

Mike is on his way to come see you.

Come on, Gabby, let's go.

(knocking)

- Come in.

Oh, since when do you start knocking?

Hey, I heard you wanted to see me?

- I did.

- What's up?

- You know, we didn't talk since we last went out.

- Mike, that was several years ago.

We've seen each other literally every day since then.

And now you're just now saying something?

- Yeah, just thought I'd let you know

it wasn't what you thought.

- It's cool.

Hey, you are free to date whoever you want to.

No judgment here.

- I know.

- So, that's what you wanted to see me about?

- No, but who's the little girl you've been having

in your office here lately?

- That's my niece, Gabrielle.

- Mm, well you know she can't be here.

It's company policy.

- Look Mike, in all honesty,

my sister dropped her off on me a few weeks ago.

I don't have anywhere else to take her.

- I don't know what to tell you.

She can't be here.

- I understand that but she's not hurting anyone

and she stays in my office and it's not even

affecting my work.

- Hey, like I said,

it's company policy.

- Well where is it in this company policy

'cause I couldn't find it.

- You know, it's like one of those unwritten rules.

So like I said, after today,

you need to find some care for her.

- I don't know where to start.

- You can check the yellow pages.

- Got it.

Is there anything else?

- You know what?

Some guy named TJ had called.

Said he knew something about some embezzlement.

Is Veronica stealing?

- Oh no, no, no, I very seriously doubt that.

Did you call him back?

- I did but he didn't pick up.

- Well then, maybe it's just someone playing.

- Uh uh.

So what I'm gonna do, I'm gonna look into it.

And if somebody's stealing from me,

let them go.

- You mean as in fire them?

- Yes, fire em.

And possibly some jail time.

- Well,

you better look into it.

Let me know what you find out.

- I will.

- Anything else?

- You have a good day.

- You as well.

- And don't forget, you need to find some

care for that little girl.

- Got it.

- Everything okay?

- Yeah, everything's good.

- Well, what did he want?

- Putting it on now.

- He wanted to talk to me about childcare.

- (sighs) Yeah, I kinda figured that but,

she's so precious and she really isn't hurting anyone.

- I know.

You know, he said something about it's a company policy

but I don't remember seeing it.

- Yeah, it is kinda like a unwritten rule.

- Yeah, he said that.

- Well, I can look into some daycares

and see what it is that we can do.

- Oh, that would be great!

Maybe you can look into some like camps or something

since they're on break.

- Oh yeah, that's right.

I forgot about that.

Yeah, I'll look at some of those too.

Let me get on that for you.

- Thanks a lot, V.

- No problem girl, you know I got you.

(sighs)

- Hey, what are you over there watching?

- A Charlie Brown Christmas.

- Ooh, that was one of my favorites growing up.

- I didn't know it'd been out that long.

- What are you trying to say?

- I mean, it had to be in 1960.

- 1960?

- Yeah, you're old.

- You tried it, I'm just 30.

I wasn't even thought of back in 1960, thank you.

- Best believe me, honey, you were thought of.

- Watch your movie.

You're missing the good part.

Girl, you startin' to work my nerves.

Woo, bless it.

(bells ringing)

(holiday music)

(phone buzzing)

This is Jessica.

- Just wanted to make sure I made myself clear.

- TJ, I can't do that.

I will lose my job.

- You got till Christmas to have my money.

(phone beeping)

- TJ, TJ!

(slow music)

- You okay?

- Yeah.

- You ain't say much of anything.

Look all tense.

- I said I'm fine.

- Come on babe, let's get in the Christmas spirit.

- Quit that.

- See?

Now I know it's something.

Talk to me.

- Why are you here?

- You said you don't wanna be alone today.

- No, why are you in my life?

- I'm lost.

Where's all this coming from?

- You lost, okay great.

Don't worry about it.

- Nah, you got something on your heart,

you need to speak it.

- You know, shit just always happens

around the holidays.

One minute, things are going great and then pow!

Shit happens and you're just left alone in it.

- Well that's not my intention.

- And why should I believe anything that's coming

out of your mouth right now?

- My word is all I have.

- What about experiences?

Why can't we go off that?

- But your experiences are not mine.

And vice versa.

Jess, I didn't create this pain that you're in.

Maybe I'm here to help you through it.

- This is why I hate Christmas.

My emotions and anxiety are all over the place.

There's really nothing joyous about the occasion

and then people just come in and out of your life

with no explanation.

- Hey, how bout we--

- Get your damn hands off me.

- Jessica.

- You know what?

Let's just end this right now, okay?

It's nice knowing you Jason.

- Wait a minute.

- What did you do to Jason?

- Little girl, who are you hollering at?

- You!

You always pushing people away.

- You know what?

I'm not doing this with you right now.

You know what, you're too damn grown

for your own good.

- You know what?

I've seen pain in my mom's eyes before

and right now, I'm seeing it right in yours.

- You know what, you don't even know what

you're talking about.

- Why, 'cause I'm a kid?

Don't be mad at the messenger.

- You know what?

I'm done.

I can't do this right now.

I'm tired of you.

I was better off being by myself.

I'm calling CPS first thing tomorrow.

- CPS, what's that?

- Child Protective Services since you think

you know everything.

- My mom left me with somebody that she trusts and love.

You can't be the person she was talking about.

- And where is your mother now, Gabrielle?

Hmm?

She left you.

Just like our father left us.

She's no better than he is!

Now go to bed!

- No!

Nobody can love you 'cause you don't even love yourself.

- Go to bed.

We're done.

(slow music)

(kids playing)

- Jessica.

Oh Jessica.

- Gabby, you call me?

Gabby.

(charming music)

Mrs. Jefferson?

Why are you dressed like that?

How the hell you get in my house?

You know what, you picked the right house today girl

'cause I got some--

Mrs. Jefferson?

Where did my tree go?

Where is my decoration?

Gabby?

Gabby.

Gabby, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean what I said, okay?

You can stay!

Gabby, stop playing now.

(phone ringing)

- Hello?

- Hello, hello?

- Hello.

- Hello, Tiara?

- Who is this?

- It's Jessica, is this Tiara?

Tiara, I've been calling you for weeks!

- I've had this phone number for long

and I haven't seen a call from you.

- That can't be true.

I've been calling this number.

- Jessica, are you okay?

- Okay look, I have something to tell you.

It's Gabby.

- Who?

- Gabby, Gabrielle.

- [Tiara] Okay, what about her?

- Okay so um, TJ came by my--

- Look sis, that stuff is behind me.

And I know I messed up in the past

but I'm done with that, trust me.

- No, no, TJ came by my office the other day

and asked me for some more money

and now he's taken Gabby!

- Took who?

- [Jessica] Gabby, Gabrielle!

- Sis, I'm tryin' to figure out

who the hell is Gabby?

Gabrielle?

And how TJ has anything to do with her.

He's been dead for five years.

- I'm talking about your daughter.

- Jess, I don't have a daughter.

- You didn't drop Gabby off at my doorstep

with a note talking about you were off to rehab?

Wait, wait, did you just say TJ is dead?

- (scoffs) I've been sober for seven years now.

I haven't had any drugs or alcohol.

And yes, TJ is dead.

(sighs) I went to his funeral to get closure

and it was him in the casket.

- No, you've gotta believe me.

A little girl named Gabby was dropped off at my door.

She had a note with your number on it.

Said that you were gone to rehab.

And TJ, he came to my office!

What I'm telling you is true, Tiara.

- Are you sure you're not on something?

I mean, you don't have to make up a story to call.

You walked away, I didn't.

- Look, I'm not making this up.

Everything I'm telling you is true.

I promise I'm not going crazy!

You've gotta believe me, T.

- Look, I don't have any kids and TJ is dead!

Granted, I've been wanting to talk to you

since you dropped me off.

But this is not what I was hoping.

I gotta get back to work.

Goodbye.

- Wait, wait, wait.

How have you been?

- I can't complain.

I've been working at this hospital

since I've been sober.

I've been in school for the last three years

and I'm almost finished.

- [Jessica] Really?

- Yes really.

How bout you?

- Sis, I'm lonely.

- I've been missing you Jess.

- I miss you too Tiara.

Hey uh, what do you have planned for Christmas?

- (scoffs) I don't have any plans.

- Do you wanna spend it with me?

- Yes!

I would love that!

- Great.

I'll text you my address.

- You just don't know how much this means to me.

- I can't wait to see you.

See you tomorrow?

- Tomorrow?

Jessica, you sure you're not on something?

Christmas is in two weeks.

- Oh, I'm fine.

I'll see you in three weeks.

Love you.

- I love you too.

(phone beeping)

I been praying so long for this moment.

(light holiday music)

(doorbell ringing)

- Girl, I thought you were my sister.

- Come on girl, it's just me.

- Mm, wait wait wait wait.

Where are the drinks you were supposed to bring?

- You said bring drinks but you didn't say

bring everybody drinks.

So, I bought me one.

- I can't believe you.

You know--

what sense does that make?

Why would I only ask you to bring--

(knocking)

all right so.

- You nervous?

- Think she's here.

(gasps)

How do I look, okay?

- You look cute!

- Okay.

- [Veronica] Yes girl, you look good!

- Tiara.

- Jessica.

- Oh my God girl, you look so good!

- So do you!

I can't believe the moment is finally here.

- I know.

Come in, come in, come in.

Where are my manners?

Tiara, this is my best friend, Veronica

and Veronica, this is my sister.

- It is so nice to meet you!

- Um, give me a second with her?

- Oh yeah, no problem.

- Thanks.

- I'm gonna check and see if my surprise is here.

- Surprise?

Come sit down, sit down.

Look sis, I want to apologize for turning my back on you.

- Jessica, to be honest,

even though it was painful,

it was what I needed to get myself together.

I truly lost my way.

- Me too!

I mentally just shut myself in a dark room

and didn't let anyone in.

- And here I am thinking you had everything together.

It would've been so much better if we could've stayed close.

- I know!

You know, I shouldn't have left the way I did, sis.

I am so sorry.

- Maybe it was for the best.

It forced me to look within and make changes to my life.

And I feel so good.

- Girl, I can see it.

It's all over you.

I'm just so glad you're back in my life.

- I'm glad you're back in mine.

- Oh, I got a surprise for you.

- What kinda surprise you got?

- You know, we're just gon' sit these

right out here for Santa.

(laughing)

- You ate one, didn't you?

- How you know?

- 'Cause you always eating.

- You don't know my story girl.

Try it, try it! - Give me one.

(knocking)

- Knock knock ladies.

(light music)

- [Jessica] Is that Tony?

- Yes it is.

- This is your surprise?

- Yeah, we talked about a few things

before he left home.

- You look good!

- Thank you.

Can we talk?

- Sure!

Thanks sis.

(light piano)

- Look Jess, you're a very beautiful lady

and I would love the opportunity to you know?

- Opportunity to what?

- Well, to get to know you outside of work.

You know, um, that is why I left.

- What do you mean you left?

- Well you said you don't do work romances.

- Wait, you quit your job for me?

- Yes!

I truly believe that God made you for me.

And I'm ready for the fun times and great memories

that we're gonna create together.

- Fun times and great memories.

- Yeah.

- I don't know about all that.

I can't make any promises but,

we can go on a date and see where it goes.

But you did find another job, right?

- Of course!

I did that before I quit.

- Okay, just checkin' 'cause I wasn't paying.

- (laughs) Let's go.

- Let's go.

- Oh, y'all are so cute!

Oh my goodness.

Nope, nope, nope, don't mind me, don't mind me.

Nothing to it, I'm just a big ol crybaby.

- I see.

- Let me say grace.

What?

I'm a changed woman!

Bow your heads please.

Dear Heavenly Father,

I just wanna thank you for this day,

for this food and for this time to fellowship.

But I wanna thank you for restoration

and new beginnings this holiday season.

- Santa is whomever brings you joy.

- In Jesus' name, thank you.

- Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas.

(charming music)

- What was that?

- That was our Santa.

Amen.

Let's dig in, y'all.

I slaved all day on Uber Eats for this, come on.

* It's the holidays, time to celebrate *

* With my friends and family *

* Who mean everything to me *

* It's my favorite time of year *

* It's the holidays *

* Time to celebrate with my friends and family *

* Who mean everything to me *

* With all of my family around *

* I'm filled with this joy all inside me *

* Don't know why but it's something about *

* Having all of this love all around me *

* Put that star on the tree *

* Socks on our feet as we dance to our favorite music *

* Food on our plate *

* Smiles on our face *

* This moment, I don't wanna lose it *

* It's my favorite time of year *

* It's the holidays *

* Time to celebrate with my friends and family *