MAN ON RADIO: It's Christmas Eve, and you know what that means ` time for everyone to embrace the joy, the hope and the faith in their lives, to be at peace with each other, and, of course, for all our listeners out there, the arrival of the Christmas baby. ('JINGLE BELLS' PLAYS) Gentlemen, it is already Christmas. I'm begging you, as your lawyer ` please do not take this to trial. If you do not fight this, the long-term damage will be far greater than the short-term gain. Can you imagine what your competitors will do once they get their hands on disclosure? The spectre of a congressional sweetheart deal married with the potential of insider trading ` all completely untrue. Interest over ego. But if you don't defend it, then you might as well be guilty. All people will remember is the short game. The long game. The short game. The long game. The short game. The long game. (INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS) Congratulations. Congratulations. You made the right choice. Oh, (CHUCKLES) sorry. Merry Christmas, Jenna. You think you're so smart. No. You know why those guys fell my way? Cos they want their money today, not tomorrow when their company's been bought, dismantled and sold six times over before this thing could've ever been litigated. If you like the long fight so much, you should've gone into environmental law. For once, I agree with you, Kyle. And, for your information, I have accepted a position at an environmental law firm in San Francisco. Really? When do you start? Mm-hm. First of the year. So Merry Christmas. Happy New Year. I've always hated Christmas. You just gave me a great reason to celebrate. Merry Christmas, Jenna. Merry Christmas. A little bit of both. I threw it while I capped it. (CHUCKLES) There's my brother. Talking to my sister. Hi. Hey. Hi! Hi. Nice to see you. Hi. How are you? Good. Oh, perfect. Well, it was really nice meeting you, Trish. Likewise, Jim. Yeah. Maybe I'll see you at the punch bowl. For sure! (CHUCKLES) Yeah, I don't think so. I like him. Head this way. OK? ('GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN' INSTRUMENTAL PLAYS) (GIGGLES) I'm gonna be sick. I'm gonna be sick. Ugh! (INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS) (WIND HOWLS) I know. I know. If it weren't for him, you guys would've never met. If it weren't for her, you guys would never have met. I'm just so glad that I don't work with him any more. Oh, by the way, I'm not sitting next to her Christmas morning on the couch. And if he so much as starts with that conservative agenda... I'm not gonna be responsible for my actions. I mean, the man lives in a bubble. And you shouldn't let Karen be alone with her, unless you want your daughter to turn into a radical feminist who never wears a bra or shaves her armpits. Enough about him. I'm very excited to see you guys, and I can't wait to meet my nephew. I'm excited to see you guys, and I cannot wait to meet my nephew. MAN ON PA: Ladies and gentlemen, a special cancellation announcement ` all passengers on Flight 409... BOTH: Oh, come on. Flight 409 has now been cancelled. Please report to Gate 25. BOTH: You've gotta be kidding me. I'll call you back. Hi. Hey. Hello? Hello? (SCOFFS) Trisha! Did you talk to your brother? Yeah. He just abruptly hung up. (SIGHS) Same with my sister. (SIGHS) Is it a mistake having them both here for the holidays? Yes. I mean no. It's Christmas. It's about family, even if they are polar opposites. Last Christmas they spent together, I swear I saw the dog and the cat working together on an escape plan. When Aunt Jenna and Uncle Kyle get here, are they gonna play the silent game again? If we're lucky. Jim. CHUCKLES: What? They're such stress balls. Well, you know, they're older now, Karen, and maybe they've mellowed out. No? I don't know. (CHUCKLES) So let me get this straight. You can't get us on a flight until tomorrow, and that is a maybe? Yes, and asking 15 times is not gonna change the answer. Next, please. I'll handle this, counsellor. (SCOFFS) Excuse me. I, uh... I was on that New York flight as well, and, uh, well, you can probably find us a couple seats on a later flight or maybe just one for me. I heard that. I'm sorry, sir. Unfortunately, there are no flights until the weather clears. Listen, Audrey. That's a beautiful name. Did I mention that I'm a platinum member? Can we just work something out? Sir, it is an ice storm out there. OK? We will notify you as soon as a flight becomes available. But` Take your platinum membership card and enjoy the Admiral's Lounge. Next please. Lady` Next! The ice storm has frozen your heart. You've lost all of my sympathy. Seriously? You thought your platinum status would matter? It has in the past. You have fun. I'm driving. Wait, Jenna. At the risk of this being the worst idea in the world,... Stop. It already sounds bad. ...we could split the rental and take turns driving. No, no, no. That is the worst idea in the world. Oh, come on. Come on, come on. It's gonna take you three days to get there on your own. If we` If we take turns and alternate, we can get there in a day, by Christmas Eve. Huh? No, I-I... (SCOFFS) OK. But no smoking. I quit. Well, I wear a patch. And no politics. From you either. And none of that rap music. It keeps me awake. Try coffee. No country either. What about Taylor Swift? She's, like, more of a crossover artist. Then I get Kanye. No country. No rap. Fine. MAN ON RADIO: Christmas is almost here, and you know what that means ` the arrival of the Christmas baby. (CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYS) Ugh. (TURNS RADIO OFF) (CHRISTMAS MUSIC RESUMES) # ...sleighing song tonight. # Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. # Oh, what fun it is to ride... It's not that fun. # ...in a one-horse open sleigh. Hey! # You can drive. (TURNS RADIO OFF) Why do people always say 'hey'? It's not a Russian wedding or a bar mitzvah. Because Christmas is fun and you're not. ('JINGLE BELLS' RESUMES) You have no idea. (TURNS RADIO OFF) Oh, really? Really? All right. OK. Do you like... decorating the Christmas tree? Oh, please. Putting a string through popcorn is not my idea of fun. What about watching Christmas movies? Everybody loves 'It's A Wonderful Life'. I prefer when it's over. Are you serious? You are a Scrooge. You're anything but fun. That's not true. In college, they called me 'K-Fun'. I remember this one time, I had these three blonde` Oh, stop. I do not want to hear about your glory days, thank you. New topic, please. (SCOFFS) Whatever. What do you think they're gonna call the kid? Well, I know what they're naming their child. How do you know? Because I take an interest in my brother and your sister's lives. I'm interested. I'm just a little bit more busy than you. I mean, I have a life. Right. Um, besides, I don't do well with babies. I mean, when Karen turned 3, it was OK, cos she was like this little person. But babies, I mean, they poop and throw up` Christopher. His name's Christopher. How can they name him after that deadbeat? That is an awful thing to say about your father. (SCOFFS) Oh yeah? After my mom was gone, his idea of Christmas was bringing us along with him to the casino and letting us play with that little plastic bucket that he used to have his tokens in. Kyle, that was the past. I mean, your dad has totally cleaned up since then, and Trish has been able to forgive him, so... why can't you? Too little, too late. Do you know what it's like to have your father show up drunk at your graduation? People should have to get a licence or at least certified to have a kid. Do you know how many people I know who have them just to fill that empty void in their life? Selfishly making someone to love them who ends up hating you anyhow. (CHUCKLES DRILY) Wow. That's cold. Do you really believe that? Absolutely. Babies are hope. You know? The future. (CHUCKLES DRILY) Yeah, whatever. You oughta write one of those self-help books. Please tell me that you have one good Christmas memory. Just one. One Christmas, all I wanted was this train. That's all I cared about getting ` this stupid train. And he has to buy me 10 scratch-off lottery tickets ` none of them winners, by the way. (SIGHS) You know what ` it's Christmas. It's time to forgive. People can change. (CHUCKLES DRILY) You've watched way too many Christmas movies. You do know, right, that your father's coming? Yeah? Well, we'll make awkward small talk, get through the day and go our separate ways. (SHIVERS) Took you long enough. Here's your coffee ` lots of cream, lots of sugar. What? Do you not know the damage that Styrofoam causes to the environment? What are you talking about? I'm just asking you to make an ethical decision ` environmentally speaking, that is. (SEAT BELT CLICKS) Thank you for remembering the cream and sugar. Yeah, I remembered. I'm not that bad, right? Can I sing, then? Absolutely not. Come on. (ENGINE STARTS) Just one. Not a chance. ('THE FIRST NOEL' PLAYS ON RADIO) (MOANS SOFTLY) OK. No, use two hands. # On a cold winter's night... Yeah. # ...that was so deep. No, no, the hat. The hat, and Frosty's... Frosty's ready. 'Course. She's dreaming about Christmas. (YAWNS, TURNS RADIO OFF) (BRIGHT, CHEERFUL MUSIC) Thank you. Hey! JIM: Hey! Oh, amazing timing. We just ordered a cab, but can we take your rental? Sure, yeah. What? Is she`? (GASPS) Oh my gosh. KAREN: Mom's water spilled. That's broke, honey. The contractions are six minutes apart. Hey. OK, honey. OK. OK. Move. Let's go. Hey, guys! Hi! Good to see you. Oh! Oh, uh, Karen ` can you guys watch Karen for us? Yes, yes. Do you want us to come with you? No, I'll give you a shout from the hospital. Are you sure? (GROANS) There it is. OK, bye. Good to see you. Thanks, man. (STAMMERS) Be careful with the interior. We didn't get the insurance. (GROANS) What? Really? Merry Christmas Eve. I mean it. And maybe you should put a towel underneath her. Really? Seriously? BOTH: Hi, sweetie. (IMITATES SMALL EXPLOSION) Mom and Dad let me open a present early. Yeah? I got a Barbie mani-pedi salon. Do you wanna play? Oh, Barbie. I don't know. Here we go. Barbie promotes materialism and unrealistic body expectations... And there it is. ...that can lead to eating disorders. What's an eating disorder? Uh, nothing. Your Aunt Jenna would be happy to have her nails done. Obviously, she could use the colour. Hey. It's true. Besides, Barbie's the ultimate independent woman. Does your father have a bottle with a pirate on it? Like Jack Sparrow? Exactly like Jack Sparrow. I don't know. I'll look myself. (CROWD CHEERS ON TV, SHOES SQUEAK) No. No, no, no, no. What? Karen! What's up with your TV? Uh, I don't know. (GROANS) I have 200 on this game. He means 200% high hopes that his team will win. No, Karen, I mean I have 200 hard-earned dollars that I set aside so that I could gamble on this basketball game. So... you can bet money on sports? Uh, that way, everyone can play. Your Uncle Kyle's just kidding, sweetie. Are you crazy? What, are you trying to turn our niece into an alcoholic gambler before she's 10? Well, at least she'll be fun. You need to lighten up. Excuse me? Oh, come on. Do you remember every factoid you were told when you were 7 years old? Weren't you just telling me some 'factoids' about a certain gambling, drinking father last night? This is totally different. Is it? I don't have my account number. This is my sister's place. I, um... I just, uh... I wanna see the Clippers game. Can you get it back on? It's on the bill? OK. Um, let me go check. Let me see if I can find it. Uh, yeah. I'll be right back. So, are you excited to meet my baby brother? I sure am. It's a lot of responsibility, being a big sister. As a big sister, I know. That's pretty odd. Yeah, um... Oh my God. A lot of bills. All right. Yeah, no this... I just hope we win the contest. What contest, sweetie? The Christmas baby contest. The radio has it every year. The family with the first baby born on Christmas wins $25,000. Wow! That's fun. We need the money. That's what Mom and Dad say. They're always looking at the website. Can you show me the website? (TYPES) See? Mommy and Daddy say if we win, it would really help them. Help them? So, Karen, when your dad gets up in the morning, what does he do? Um, well,... he drives me to school, then he comes home and stays on the computer most of the day, and the phone, I think. Mom says he's working from home. Jim's money manager on Wall St. Tell you what ` I'm really interested in that mani-pedi thing that you're doing. What colour do you think would match my... shoes? They're black. Um, what colour goes with black? Everything goes with black. (LAUGHS) Come here. Yeah. Look at their bills and their, um, credit,... utilities. And look at this ` they're two payments past on their house. And electricity's gonna be shut off any day now. No. It's bad. He didn't say anything about being laid off. Well, it's not a surprise. Goldman Sachs, Neman Brothers. It's bound to trickle down sometime. Oh my God. And they have a baby on the way. Thanks, Jenna (!) You always manage to point out the obvious. OK. Let's not do this now. OK? Look, I paid the cable bill. It'll be back on in a couple hours. Don't act like a hero. You did that for yourself so that you could watch the game. If I win, I'll give them my winnings. (PAPERS RUSTLE) Very Jimmy Steward of you, Kyle (!) What do you want from me? I'm not the Savings and Loans. Oh, no, no. You're just a lawyer in a corporate law firm with courtside Clippers season tickets. You are the 1%, Kyle. So I'm the enemy because I make a good living? Found one! What about this? Too pink. (SIGHS) (CELL PHONE RINGS) I need to get that. It's Jim. Hey. What's happening? Uh, she's not fully dilated yet, so it could be minutes or it could be hours. I will keep you posted. OK. Jim? Is everything all right? Yeah. We're having a baby ` a son. Everything is more than all right. I, uh... (SIGHS) I dunno. It's amazing. I-I love you, sis. I gotta go. I'm gonna get back in there. I'll talk to you soon. OK. Love you too. All right. Bye. They have the baby yet? No. She's not fully dilated yet. A simple` A simple 'no' would've sufficed. What's the verdict with the bills? Without the mortgage, that's $1600. OK, so 800 each. No, that's $1600 each. Why would they even think having a new baby would be a good idea when they're broke? You don't lay that on your children. It's just... It's not right. OK, how could they know that he would lose his job? Besides, I'm sure it's just a temporary thing. Do they take Visa? Environmental law doesn't pay as much as corporate, huh. Lucky for you, they take Visa and Mastercard. Excellent. I will pay 'em. You write me a cheque. Guess you need the mileage points, huh. You know, I didn't add the cable bill into the final tally. That'll be my treat too. Oh, OK. Great. Such a big heart (!) So this is their Christmas present. Yep. We still haven't solved the biggest problem yet ` the mortgage. Yeah, I don't think there's anything we can do about that. And it's Christmas, and their, uh` their bankers say they're on holiday. And they're being foreclosed on in the first week in January. What? Just like that banker in that lame movie that you like. Potter. Henry Potter. Not 'Kotter'. (SCOFFS) Well, I'm not gonna be able to sleep tonight. I never can in the city. That's why I brought my wave machine. It sounds just like Malibu. Could you try and have a little compassion, Kyle? What is it you want from me? Just` This is why we can't work together ` because you never care. I'm a corporate attorney. I'm paid to negotiate. I'm not paid to care. Hang on a second. Maybe I can track him down. Who, Kotter? Mm-hm. You're crazy. Yeah, yeah, yeah. (TYPES) Bronx ` too boring. SoHo ` too hip. That's him. Uptown. That's our guy. And to prove I have a big heart,... I'm gonna call him. OK. All right. (LINE RINGS) No answer. We tried. No. No, we didn't. Karen, we are going on a little adventure. You in? I'm in. I'm not. It's crazy. Well, if you wanna stay here and not watch the Clippers game, that's fine by me. OK, I'm going. But only because if I don't go, you'll probably get your radical self arrested. Bankers hate Liberals. (TRISHA GROANS) JIM: Ooh. You OK? Yeah. That's it. Yeah. Here. Oh, thank you. (EXHALES, SIGHS) I can't wait to see your dad's face when we tell him that we're naming the baby Christopher. Oh, it's gonna mean so much to him. Thank you. For what? Working so hard for this family. I know it hasn't been easy, but I've got to say ` it's a bit of a Christmas miracle. What is? You getting a job. Yeah, well... Look, I-I don't want you worrying about money any more. OK? I told you that I would provide for this family, and I will. That's my job. I love you, James Douglas Pendrell, more than all the leaves on all the trees. I love you so much. MAN ON RADIO: It's Christmas Eve, baby. That's right, which means 25,000 big ones to the couple who delivers first. This is the contest. Hopefully Christopher gets his punctuality from my side of the family. Need I remind you that it was my brother who was on time for their wedding? That's not how I recall it. As I recall, the Pendrells are always late, except for you, Karen. You're like me and your mom. Stop fighting, please. I wanna listen to the radio. Plus, the winning family will receive a year's supply of baby food and diapers, courtesy of Babies R Us. Wow. It is really coming down out there. It's downright frightful with half of the Bronx and part of Midtown and Uptown experiencing brownouts. (CAR HORNS HONK) You know, we're close anyway. We'll get out here. Yeah, we're gonna get out. (GROANS, BREATHES SHARPLY) (GROANS) (CAR HORNS HONK) Walk with Uncle Kyle. Hello. We're looking for a Mr Henry Kotter. Are you on the guest list, sir? Yes. Yes, we are. Mm-hm. Yeah. It's, uh, right there. Yeah. Mr and` Mr and Mrs Smith. Malek and Ashanti. Yep. That's right. Yes, and this is our niece, Karen. (SIGHS) Are you sure you're the Smiths? Yes, I'm Malek Smith. Is there a problem? Whatever. (FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYS) Let's find Kotter, make our appeal and get out of here. OK. I'm Henry Kotter. Who are you? What are you doing here at my party? Mr Kotter, we are legal counsel for the Pendrells. We know that it's Christmas Eve, and we're sorry. We're here to` Who are the Pendrells? You're foreclosing on their home. 5589 Atlantic Avenue. Well, then they were in default. By terms of the loan, the bank now owns that building. Let me show you the way out. Sir, we're prepared to write you a cheque today with 20% interest, as long as we assurances in writing that you'll extend a grace period to the family for no less than two months. No deal. That property is part of a bundle being sold off to some venture capital group. You see, the whole area has been rezoned for office towers. As I said, goodnight. No, no, no. You look here, Mr Kotter. My brother and sister-in-law are good people, and they have been in that home for five years. That can't just be for nothing. (CAR HORNS HONK) Taxi! 'Oh, Mr Kotter...' I was speaking from the heart. OK? To a man who has no heart. Yeah, and you oughta know. 20%. I offered 20%. You heard me. Hang on. Taxi! Hey, Adam. It's Jenna. I was wondering if you could look into a venture capital group for me buying up property around Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. OK, thanks. You're asking someone to work on Christmas? How very Scrooge-like of you. He celebrates Hanukah, and he's my best friend's husband. He is an IT guy. If it's on the internet somewhere, he will find it. So what if he does? There's nothing you can do with it. Well, you don't know until you try. Listen, I'm really sorry about what's happening. All right? But it's a free market, and that's what happens if you don't pay your bills. How and why are you defending them? Your sister's family is about to lose their... (QUIETLY) home. Then we should be trying to help them find one. Are we moving? No, no, no, sweetie. Nobody's moving. It's fine. This is not our place to tell Karen. She's witnessed us pay all their bills. We just went in a banker's house and tried to stop a foreclosure. I think she's clued in. This adventure sure is cold. Do some jumping jacks. It'll warm you up. She's right. We need to find some place to warm up and check in on Christopher. Here. OK. Let's go. Taxi! Let's go. I'm sorry. Does that hurt? Yeah. This is going to be trickier than we first thought. Sorry, the baby? Mom and the baby are gonna be just fine, but, uh... (BELL TOLLS) OK. Here we go. Quick. OK, honey. Please be open. Here we go. You first, honey. I can't believe you wanna crash a church service. You can't crash a church. Everyone is welcome. Besides, it's the closest place open. (CELL PHONE RINGS) Hello? Uh, there's been a complication. Complication. Is she OK? They're fine. They're fine. The doctor thinks that the baby's position has to be adjusted, but it could be a couple of hours, given the time between Trisha's contractions, so I'm kind of in the dark. But I will keep you posted and I'll let you know. I'm gonna get back in there. OK. All right. We'll be there as soon as we can, and call us if anything changes. All right, Jim? Love you. I love you. Bye. I love you. Wait, wait, wait. What's the name of the hospital? Hello? Hello? He must've hung up. Call back. OK. (LINE RINGS) You've reached Jim Pendrell. Leave a message. He must've turned his phone off. Are you worried? No. No. You don't remember the name of the hospital, do you, Karen? No. But I know where it is. Where, sweetie? That's the Empire State Building. I know. It's a block over from there. Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go. Great. Do you need some help? Nope. (THUD!) (DOG BARKS) Oh my God. What? (WOMAN WHIMPERS) Oh my God. I'm so sorry. I didn't see you. Oh, ma'am. Oh my goodness. Kyle, her head. We need to get you to a hospital, ma'am. I feel dizzy. OK. You're gonna be OK. Don't move her too much. We're gonna get you to the hospital. (CAR HORNS HONK) Nearest hospital. Step on it. MAN ON RADIO: Hey, this just in. According to NORAD, Santa's sleigh is over Finland at the moment. Oh, if I heard about the Christmas baby one more time... Just take deep breaths. (WOMAN BREATHES HEAVILY) ...just hours away from the birth of baby Christmas. I can't. (PANTS) Come on, Christopher. We're having a baby tonight, sir. Not her. She's having a concussion. Lamby. Now she's a little delusional. Would you relax? She said 'Lamby'. Ma'am, we're gonna be at the hospital very soon. All right? Yes. I'm sorry, can you please`? What, are you moving at a snail's pace here? Oh, that's a good one (!) Nurse, we need help. We need to get here to check in with this right here. Here we go. Here we go. Kyle's gonna go ahead. Excuse me, nurse. Nurse, we have an emergency. I just` I hit this lady with a door. Is this a domestic disturbance? No, no. It happened at church. Is she a relative? No, ma'am. I don't even know her name. Oh, we don't know her name. No. Hello. Hello. I'm sorry my uncle hit you with the door. Are you OK? Oh, I'm fine. I was a little dazed, but... but I feel better now. I'm a tough old broad. My name's Karen Pendrell. What's yours? Ethel Goodenthorne. It's a pleasure to meet you, Karen Pendrell. It's nice to meet you, Ethel Goodenthorne. We're having a baby tonight. You don't say. My baby brother. His name's Christopher. He may win the Christmas baby contest. I see. A Christmas baby. Oh, how exciting. So much hope and promise. Oh! Oh no. What's`? Where's Lamby? Who's Lamby? He's my dog. He was with me. I think... he ran off when my uncle hit you with the door. Oh dear. Can we call your family? Maybe they can start looking for him. Oh, no. My son's a firefighter. He's always working. He won't be available. (SNIFFLES) Hang on. Excuse me. We're looking for a Trisha Pendrell. Obstetrics. She went into labour a couple of hours ago. (TYPES) Sorry. No Trisha Pendrell. What? Really? Don't know what to tell you. Is there another hospital around here? St Andrews, about 10 minutes by cab. St Andrews. OK. Uncle Kyle, Aunt Jenna. We have to find Lamby. Sweetie, who's Lamby? Ethel's dog. It ran off when you hit her with the door. (SIGHS) Let's go talk to her. Do we have to? Yes! Yes! You need to learn about accountability. Do I have to? Yes, because Jim said it'd be another couple of hours. That was a half-hour ago. We have time. Hi. I'm Karen's aunt. I'm Jenna. It's a pleasure to meet you. Is this your husband? No. No. Uh, this is my... Kyle. Oh. Karen tells me you'll help me find my dog. You see, we were on our way to church. The reverend said I could only bring Lamby because it was the nativity story. But I think he thinks I'm blind as a bat and that Lamby helps me walk. (CHUCKLES) I'm not. Listen, Ethel, I'm sure your dog is just` Lamby. ...Lamby is just sniffing around the area. We would love to help you find him. Why don't you, um, write down your name and address for us, Ethel? Yes. And then we will, uh... We'll see if we can find him, cos he might've run home. OK, great. Super. Goodenthorne? Like the insurance company? Oh, I don't have anything to do with that any more. It was my husband's work. Thank you. I appreciate your kindness. I'm, uh` I'm really sorry about that. It truly was an accident. There are no accidents. I know you'll find him. We will. Take care, Ethel. OK. Bye. Bye. Lam-by! Do you know who that woman was? Uh, insurance? I don't know. Lamby! She's a billionaire. Lamby! Lamby! Yeah, and now she's alone in a hospital on Christmas Eve, thanks to you. Lamby! I get it. I'm an awful person. She's a billionaire. She could buy a thousand Lam-bys. 'Lam-mee'. Whatever. I think it's sad. She really loves Lamby. Money can't buy happiness, Kyle. I know that! I spent thousands of dollars today and all I've gotten for it is I've knocked a woman out, lost her dog, and I've been freezing for most of this. This is not the face of happiness! OK. I think that you're learning a valuable lesson ` there is a silver lining here. And besides, we're still waiting on baby Christmas. Oh, don't even go there. All right? I don't care. Lamby! Oi, where` where's the address? Right? The dog's gotta be cold too. It would go home. OK, um... It's, uh... Come here. Warm yourself. What? You're not gonna believe this. (CAR HORNS HONK) Yes, folks. Your cab has arrived. Evening, folks. I need you to sign in at this hour. Who's expecting you? Uh, I'm sorry, sir. We were here earlier at the Kotter party. We just had to go home and feed our dog, and we just decided to come back. Ma'am, I was born on a Tuesday, but not last Tuesday. Kotter warned us of potential party crashers. Of course he did. It's black tie, so I would guess you would be said party crashers. Oh, he's good. Please, sir. We're looking for Lamby. He's missing. Mrs Goodenthorne's Lamby? Yes. The thing is ` we had to take her to the hospital. What? Why? She's fine. She fell while walking her dog. We were there to catch her. Is she OK? Yes, she's fine. Don't worry. But she is very concerned for Lamby. Could you just check and see if he went to her apartment? Yeah, absolutely, absolutely. There's so many people going in and out of this party. He might've slipped by. He's a smart cookie. I'll be right back. (KEYS JANGLE) Vitals good for mother and child. It shouldn't be too much longer. (EXHALES) God? Please take care of them. And, uh,... I know you're not a headhunter or anything, but if you know of any opportunities with a trading firm, let me know. I just, uh... I just can't fail my family. I won't. I'm really sorry, guys. I looked everywhere. He wasn't there. (SIGHS) Do you think her family picked him up? No, dear. Miss Ethel doesn't have any family. What about her son, the firefighter? David died in the Towers. He's a real hero. I don't think she believes he's really gone. He was a wonderful man. He lived with her until he died. In this apartment? No, she owned the penthouse for years. She just recently moved downstairs ` didn't need all that space. Kotter's penthouse. Yeah. I bet that's where Lamby went. I'm sorry, dear, but dogs don't generally use the elevator. Do you have a security camera? Yeah. Do you mind just checking? (SIGHS) You're lucky it's Christmas. (TYPES) Well, what do you know. We have to go up there. Well, I have to go on a coffee break. I really hope you folks don't... sneak past me when I'm gone. Thanks very much. Thanks. Sal. Sal. Just try to stay away from Kotter, and good luck. Let's just ask the butler about the dog and get out of here. If Kotter sees us, he'll have us arrested. OK. You again. I'm calling the police. No. Please, Mr Kotter. I'm sorry to bother you again. We just have one last question, and then we'll go. Call the police. Excuse me, sir. Did someone try and deliver a small white poodle to this address? Wha...? Yes. One of my staff dropped it off at the pound on her way home. What pound, sir? Well, I don't know. The one that has cats and dogs. It's important. The lady you bought this place from, it was her dog, and it's the only family she has left. Please, sir. It's Christmas. Look, (SIGHS) I'd like to help. I really would. But there's nothing I can do. Goodnight. MUTTERS: He's a Scrooge. WHISPERS: Can it. We have to go to the pound. No, no, no. We are not going on any more wild goose chases. It's not a wild goose chase. It's a domesticated dog chase. A lamb chase. In case you forgot, we have a neph` You` You have a brother about to be born into this world. I want to help Ethel. My brother, Christopher, would want us to help her. The pound keeps pets for about five days before they... Lamby has his tags and chips, I'm sure, so it's moot point. It's your fault he's missing. Why don't you care? I do care. We just` We have to be realistic. Karen, I love how big your heart is. But we have to be practical about this. That is a load of bull... OK. Listen. It is Christmas Eve, and we are gonna do the right thing. We are going to find that woman's dog ` I don't care if we have to go to every pound in the city ` and then we'll go to the hospital. You are crazy. Oh, right. We're crazy. Why? Because we care about something other than ourselves? You know, I've been wanting to get off your train wreck for a while now, so I'm gonna take Karen to the hospital. Fine. Fine. (DOOR OPENS) Didn't go so well, huh. Yeah. You wouldn't happen to have a jacket or a coat I could borrow or buy? Now who needs help? I'll take that as a no. I've got something for you. Just a sec. It's, um` It's a little, uh... Well... It's fine. I'll get it back to you. Word of advice? Yeah. She makes you a better man. Yeah, whatever. But you don't have to listen to me. You can believe what you want. But I had that once ` stubborn, principle-drive-you-crazy kind of girl. And she made me better. I don't wanna be better. I just wanna be warm. Suit yourself. Thanks for the coat. I appreciate it. (HUMS 'WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS') (TRAIN WHISTLE BLOWS) (SCREAMS) Stop! Hey! (SCREAMS) Oh! I'll get him. I'll get him! (DRAMATIC ACTION MUSIC) (PANTS) (SIREN WHOOPS) This isn't what it looks like. OK, so one down. Only 45 to go. Do you think Uncle Kyle's a bad person? Oh, no. No, sweetie. I really don't. I... I just think he needs a wake-up call. Like coffee. Something like that, yeah. But, usually, when the universe wants to give you a wake-up call, it's more, like, in the form of a person or an experience. Right? I think you're his wake-up call. (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) You think that, do you? SING-SONGY: It's true. Mm-hm. All right. Let's go. The next one's only two blocks away. OK? (EXHALES HEAVILY) WOMAN: Oh, no, no, no, no. Officer, you don't understand. For the umpteenth time, that man was helping me. (CELL PHONE RINGS) Hello? What? Kyle? (STAMMERS) What? Wait. Wait. You're in` in jail?! Uh, yeah, OK. Yes, we'll be right there. And you thought the radical Liberal was gonna get arrested. Yes, I did. Thanks for coming down. I didn't think they were gonna let me out. You're lucky that it's Christmas and I felt sorry for you. So, what happened? Some woman got her purse snatched, and I got involved. See what happens when you try to help people? Really? True story. Look at you, all tousled and tattered, putting someone else's needs before your own. I know. I know. I'm a hero. No. I wouldn't go that far. But it is a good start. Any luck with the dog? No, cos we only got to visit two places before we had to come and pick you up. Now you know how Lamby must feel ` all cold and behind bars. It's a good point, Karen. Thanks again for rescuing me. Yeah, yeah. Someone had to. Folks, go online if you want a chat room. You can't wait here. Uh, can we just wait until the snowstorm dies down a little? Can't do it here. Really? You're gonna kick us out into the snowstorm? It's Christmas Eve. There's gotta be somewhere we can stay. (HORSE WHICKERS) This is awesome. Still enjoying the adventure? No. Look, a horse! His name's Gabriel ` loves Christmas carols. Craziest thing. They tell you to wait out the storm back here? Yeah. Is that OK? Oh, sure. Where you folks trying to get to? St Andrews. My sister and her brother are having a baby. Hey, congratulations. Christmas baby. Thank you. You know, that's all they're talking about on the radio. BOTH: We know. St Andrews is close to the Chrysler Building, about 15 minutes from here. Wait. It's not by the Empire State Building? No, no, no. The Chrysler Building. But unless it lets up outside, my guess is you guys are going nowhere. Feel free to help yourself to some coffee. Merry Christmas. Thank you. Coffee? Yes, please. MAN ON RADIO: Two hours to go, folks. I know you know what time it is, but to babies have watches? I'm just sayin'. If you have a baby on the way,... Hey. ...or you just wanna call and say, 'Hey, Merry Christmas, New York,' I'm waiting for your call ` 212 555 0175. Coffee. In a mug. Well, congratulations. You have just minimised your carbon footprint. How does it feel? Surprisingly good. You know what ` I should check in with Jim. Yeah. (CLEARS THROAT) Give me a second. (LINE RINGS) You've reached Jim Pendrell. Leave a message. Hey, Jim. Can you pick up your phone? Cos you know what ` you're really starting to make me worry. (BREATHES DEEPLY) Not how you thought you'd be spending your Christmas, huh. (CHUCKLES SOFTLY) With me, in a stable. No. I would not have predicted it, but, I have to admit, it is pretty authentic. Mm. Just missing the manger. Mm-hm. And a baby. It's at the hospital. (LAUGHS) What? Why do you love Christmas so much? (SIGHS) Because Christmas is the only time of year when the world collectively gives hope. The energy becomes magical. And... it feels like any kind of miracles can happen. Miracles only happen in movies. Life is a little bit more difficult. You're so cynical. I prayed and prayed for a miracle once, and it never came. What was it? I don't wanna talk about it. Aw, why? Cos you didn't get what you wanted? Something like that. Oh, come on. You can tell me. Please. (SNIFFLES) I, um... I wanted my father... to be there for my mother when she was dying, and he couldn't do it. I don't think I'll ever forgive him for that. I'm sorry. It's OK. Hey, you know what I think ` I think that miracles happen everywhere and every day. And if you start to notice one, you are gonna see them all. Christopher. Grade A miracle. It's my middle name. Really? I didn't know that. Yeah, and no matter how much I try to get away from him, my father, he's always there. Kyle Christopher Davidson. I'm sorry for being a jerk ` today and, well, every day in the past. Do you accept my apology? I do. And I will have you know that we just witnessed another miracle ` you apologising for being a jerk. Look, I... I'm sorry too, cos I've, um... I've been pretty hard on you. Really? Cos I never noticed (!) (HORSE WHICKERS) I, um... (HORSE WHICKERS) Look at her. She's beautiful, huh? Gosh, I remember when I was a little girl, my grandfather used to take me skating at Rockefeller Center. And... it was so beautiful ` all that snow falling on these giant buildings. And I... remember thinking,... 'It doesn't get any better than this.' You look different in a barn. So do you. So, how come... you and I never dated? I mean, co-workers go out all the time. Right. Like you and that temp. She was just a temp. Touche. What about you and that office Xerox copy guy? Whoa, whoa, whoa. OK, from afar, he looked like Hugh Jackman, so it's not my fault. What?! And, you know, we might have flirted. I mean, that was it. You asked him out for bilinis. I ask everybody that. You never asked me out for blinis. Do you even like blinis? No, but I would've enjoyed your company. What did you say? I'm... We're... different. We do have our... differences, don't we? Yeah. For one, you, uh... you like to talk in your sleep. What? How do you know that? Well, cos on the drive down from Chicago, you were talking in your sleep. Oh gosh. I'm so embarrassed. (CHUCKLES) You should be. I mean, I was intrigued with what you were dreaming about until I realised you were dreaming about building a snowman. (LAUGHS) Really? Wow. Yeah, you really love Christmas, don't you? Yeah. I do. Are you guys gonna kiss? BOTH: No. Cos it looked like you were. No, well, we're not. There's no kissing going on here. No, and I was just... Karen. He's just gonna go over there. I'm gonna go check` No, I'm gonna check the weather. I'm going... Aunt Jenna, can I borrow your phone? Uh, yeah. Sure. I'll just get it for you. Thanks. MAN ON RADIO: Hi. Who am I talking to? ON RADIO: Karen. How old are you, Karen? 7. Am I on the air? You can hear me on the radio? You are on the air. How's your Christmas been so far? So far? Well, so far, my dad lost his job, and Mr Kotter's trying to take away our house. We lost Miss Ethel's dog, and Uncle Kyle got arrested for something he didn't do. And he and Aunt Jenna are fighting, and we're snowed in in a barn, and we're trying to get to the hospital because my baby brother's being born. And now he probably won't even win the contest. So my Christmas so far, it's sucked. Oh, sounds like you are having a bad night. I am. And, to tell the truth, I don't really care. All I care about is my baby brother being born. You love him an awful lot, don't you? I do. My heart feels full, and I keep thinking it could help, but no one ever listens. Karen, wow. Hey, I've got news for you ` the phone lines are lighting up, and all of New York and our listeners throughout the world are all listening. You got our attention, young lady. Cool! Let's take our first caller. You're on the air. WOMAN: Hey, it's JoJo. Hey, Karen. We're listening, and your love definitely makes things better. Thanks, JoJo. Merry Christmas. Hey, caller. Go ahead. WOMAN: Hi. I'm calling about that little girl, Karen. Is there anything we can do to help her? MAN: Hey, Karen. What beautiful things cannot be... WOMAN: Hey, if you could just get a note to that little girl... MAN: We hope everything's gonna get better for you. MAN: Karen, good luck with your family. WOMAN: I won't let you down. WOMAN: What can we do to help? MAN: Keep the change, sweetie. WOMAN: I want to let you know, Karen, you're so sweet. Trisha, I need you to stop pushing and breathe normally. Why? Is something wrong? Everything's gonna be OK. Going to be? We need to do a caesarean. Nurse, move Mrs Pendrell to the OR and page the anaesthesiologist. Are we good? Hey, baby. How you doing? I'm OK. I'm right here. I'm right here. I'm scared. (WIND HOWLS) (CELL PHONE CHIMES) My phone. There's a message. It's from Jim. There's a problem. They're putting her under. They're putting her under? I don't` I don't know. He had to go. And we're stuck here. (CAR HORN HONKS) No, we're not. (GENTLE MUSIC) Oh! Let's go. Let's go. (INDISTINCT PA ANNOUNCEMENT) Grandpa! (CHUCKLES) Hey, sweetie. Hey. Daddy! JIM: Aw. How are ya? Good. Well? Um, we're still waiting. But everything's fine. They're both gonna be fine. Karen, why don't you go over to that vending machine and see if you can get the biggest bag of Skittles? All right? OK. So what happened? It's tricky. Tricky? Basically, the shoulder won't pass the pelvis, so they're gonna have to push the baby back and take it out via C-section. That happens all the time. Well, yeah, but this is more complicated because the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck, and if they apply too much pressure... Anyway, I'm gonna get back in there. OK. And, uh... You know, maybe it couldn't hurt to say a little prayer. How long are you here, Kyle? Uh, I fly out on the 26th. Maybe, uh, one day, you can give me some grandkids. So you can love them more than your own kids? Kyle. I'm gonna go check on Karen. WOMAN ON PA: Dr Williams to the NICU. Dr Williams to the NICU. He's just hurt, you know. I've tried. For years, I've tried. He won't even sit in the same room with me. I don't know what to do any more. It's Christmas. And you have a grandson being born in there. Mr Davidson, Christmas is about people coming together. Take tonight, for instance. I had no idea how we'd get here. But I knew that we would. And you know what? What? People came together... and miracles happen. Come here. Look. Excuse me for one moment. OK? I'll be right back. WOMAN ON PA: Ms Simmons to report to Admin for a phone call. Ms Simmons to Admin. (GRUNTS) How are your Skittles? Good. Your coffee? Meh. Maybe if you a bigger cup. This one's better for the environment. Are my, um,... mom and brother gonna be OK? Yeah. Sometimes... Sometimes things... seem complicated. Doesn't mean anything's wrong; on the contrary ` everything's right. It's just hard to see that sometimes. Like... with you and Aunt Jenna. I` No, not like me and Aunt Jenna. It's obvious you like her and she likes you. You really think she likes me? Yeah. It's like when Tommy O'Sullivan kept trying to pull my hair last year and the teacher said he was only doing it to get my attention. You're way too smart for your age. I know. You and Aunt Jenna should be together. Right. I take that back. You're not that smart. I'm just saying. Whatever. How did you find him? I heard Karen on the radio and so did the guy at the pound. Aw, sweet baby. I know someone who misses you terribly. I was thinking that maybe you and Karen would want to give him to Ethel after all you went through to find him. Really? Oh, Sal. That's so sweet. If it weren't for you, God know what would have happened. Aw, come here. It's kinda sad, really. Woman has all the money in the world, and it can't replace the one you love. Isn't that true? It's like those fireflies in summer. There one moment, and the next ` gone. Nothing like Christmas to make you appreciate what you've got. Nothing like it. Thank you, Sal. This is amazing. Look who we found. Hi, guys. Look who we have. Sal found her. (MONITOR BEEPS STEADILY) Nurse, suction, please. All right. OK. OK. (POIGNANT MUSIC) Oh yeah. Good boy. Good boy. Well, I think I'm gonna grab a cup of coffee before I hit the road. You like tar? I like warm. At least the snow's let up a little bit. (CELL PHONE CHINES) True. Where are you gonna put Lamby? Uh, rental car? We have to get the keys. Right. Hey, what's with the dog? It's Christmas. (LAUGHS) What is it? Um, I just got an email from Adam. Your IT guy? Yeah. He said the venture capital company is... called the Molrey Company. And... What's wrong? They're represented by the firm of Davidson, Meyer and Levine. Your clients are taking away their (WHISPERS) home. I'm not responsible for their dealings. I know your job, Kyle. I just to do it, remember? How could you do that? They're a multimillion-dollar client. In all fairness, I don't get the exact address of every property acquired. I didn't know! Well, what, are you just gonna let that happen? My hands are tied, Jenna. Why? Why are your stupid hands tied? I can give you a hundred million reasons why. And I thought you'd changed. I guess you proved me wrong. Boy, I feel really stupid right now. I thought that you and I might even have a... connection. This is not the movies, Jenna. People don't change. You play the hand you're dealt, and you don't get another card. Right, old man? Come on, Kyle. Don't wanna back me up? (CHUCKLES DRILY) At least you're consistent. OK, counsellor. That's enough. Why is Uncle Kyle leaving? Because that's what he does! (SCOFFS) It's Dad! You can't bring the dog, Karen. Hey, sweetie. What is this? Jim, is it OK? Yeah. Come on. So exciting. Oh, this is so great. Oh my God. Yeah, you wanna meet your little brother? Is she doing OK? Yeah. Everything has been great. You OK? Yeah. I'm OK. You don't look it. Look, Sal, I, um... I appreciate you finding the dog and bringing him and everything, but I'm really not up for a heart-to-heart. Well, lucky for you, I'm all out of heart-to-hearts. That's good. I'm just sittin' here, enjoying my coffee. WOMAN ON PA: Dr Brown, line 202, please. Dr Brown, 202. You know, I spent the best Christmas of my life here in this hospital. Really? Mm-hm. Three years ago. My wife was here. Decorated the room with those little lights and brought in a mini tree. I held her all night long. In the morning, she was gone. Sorry, Sal. I didn't know. Don't be. If that's your best Christmas, what's your worst? Every one since. But, hey, life is short. Right? All that matters is love. Love coming into this world; love going out. If you get that,... I'd say you're doing pretty good. Merry Christmas, Kyle. You too, Sal. (COOS) TRISHA: (CHUCKLES) Yeah, you are. WHISPERS: He's so beautiful. Hi. I love him. He's beautiful. What's his name? Christopher, Dad. His name is Christopher. (BABY CHRISTOPHER COOS) Hi. (TWINKLY MUSIC) It's been... It's amazing. Your big sister is here. He's our Christmas baby. Merry Christmas, little baby. This is your family. We're all gonna love you. ('JOY TO THE WORLD' PLAYS) MAN ON RADIO: Congratulations to Scott and Marlene Winters for the birth of their baby girl Rose, WNKW's Christmas baby. Oh well. It would've been fun if it was Christopher. Yeah. OK, so I spoke to Sal, and he said that Ethel is being discharged right now, so if we go now, Lamby will be home before she will. I'll go get Lamby! (CHUCKLES) Lamby! Lamby! Lamby! (SIGHS) (CHRISTOPHER LAUGHS) (CHRISTOPHER LAUGHS) Hey, Christopher. (COOS) I know you're not gonna understand this, nor even remember it. I wanted to tell you something. Even though... you and I share the same name, and it's... defined me, it doesn't have to define you. You're the one, Christopher. You're the one that can... break this family curse. (COOS) Counting on you, buddy. (ADULTS LAUGH DOWNSTAIRS) Oh, and, uh,... your Uncle Kyle loves you. (COOS) Merry Christmas, Chris. (KISSES) Merry Christmas. (POIGNANT MUSIC) What are you doing? What does it look like I'm doing? I'm leaving. I'm gonna fly standby. Now, if you really care for her, you wouldn't run away. Like you used to do with Mom? You know, you really surprise me. I thought you'd be different, but as it turns out, you know, we're a lot alike. (SCOFFS) I am nothing like you. Kyle,... I love you. I'm sorry... I'm sorry I can't get those years back. I wish I could. But I know I can't. Spare me, old man. I do know that if you... run away from her, you're gonna regret it. Enjoy your turkey. Just a second. I've got something for you. Please. Please. (DOOR OPENS, SHUTS) ETHEL: Lamby! Come on. Come on! CHUCKLES: Oh! Ooh. Oh, my sweet, sweet Lamby. (KISSES) Thank you so much. You're welcome. Merry Christmas, Ethel. Merry Christmas to you. I can see that you and Lamby have really bonded. We sure did. I took real good care of him. Oh, I know. Listen, Ethel, we wanted to know if you would like to join us for Christmas. That's today? It is. Ooh. And Lamby is, of course, invited too. Did you hear that? We've been invited for Christmas dinner. We would love to have you. Well, we'd love to come. Great. (LAUGHS) MAN ON PA: This is a reboarding call ` flight 372 to Los Angeles. Flight 372 to Los Angeles. All passengers with small children or passengers requiring assistance with boarding, please report now to Gate 15. Hey. Yeah, it's` it's Kyle. Merry Christmas. Yeah, that's, uh... Yeah, that's not why I'm calling. Listen, uh,... wha... what do you think the chances are of us, um,... dropping the Molrey company as a... as a client? Yeah, well, they're` I, uh` I found some of their business dealings to be... unethical. They're, um... They're` They're buying homes and putting people on the street. My family are victims in this. I won't put people out on the street. Right? Our firm needs to be part of the solution here, not the problem. I'm making an ethical decision here. Well, I won't be a part of it. OK? Well, my family is worth more. Well, then, fine. I... I quit. All passengers on flight 409 to Los Angeles, please report immediately to Gate 25. Flight 409 to Los Angeles, please report to Gate 25. 5589 Atlantic Avenue. Do you know any sporting goods stores on the way? My dad was working from home, and Aunt Jenna and Uncle Kyle thought we were gonna lose our home. Oh dear. So we went to see Mr Kotter, and that's where Lamby went, because he used to live there. But Mr Kotter's staff took him to the pound. But Sal found him and brought him to us. My goodness, child. I hope Santa is extra-nice to you. I have a healthy baby brother. That's all I wanted. That's all that matters, sweetheart. Karen, what you and your family have done for me... Well, I want you to know it means the world to me. Now, tell me, what does your dad do? Works with money. Invests it, I think. Really? (CHUCKLES) OK, so I would like to make a toast. To Christopher, our very own Christmas baby. And to family, the ones who couldn't be here to join us... and the ones we find along the way. Cheers. ALL: Cheers. (GLASSES CLINK) I'm really sorry that my brother ran off like that. Oh. Well, that's fine. I'm sure he had work to get back to. Speaking of work, Jim,... Karen tells me you're good with money. Uh, well, that's the field that I'm in ` investing, trading. Mm. It's been a bit of a tough go lately. But he's found something. Haven't you, Jim? Yeah. Too bad. My family has a trust. Oh. Yes. Ethel's late husband founded Goodenthorne Insurance. (CHUCKLES) Wow. It's a sizeable trust. Yeah. Is that big? Oh, Karen. We don't ask people about money. But you do all the time. (LAUGHS SOFTLY) Oh, it's OK. It's a good question, actually. As a matter of fact, after the first eight zeroes, I lost count. (CHUCKLES) I'm getting on. We could really use someone to manage it for us. You know, the portfolio with the charities. Is it something you might be interested in? Uh... It would be full time. Six-figure salary, plus benefits. Absolutely. Well, of course you are, darling. (CHUCKLES) Well, then. It's done. JENNA: Amazing. Cheers. ALL: Cheers. Cheers to Ethel. # Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh. # Over the fields we go, laughing all the way. Ha! What is that? # Bells on bob-tail ring... Is that... Uncle Kyle? # What fun it is to laugh and sing a sleighing song tonight. # Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells. # Jingle all the way. # Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh. Hey! BOTH: # Jingle bells, jingle bells. Jingle all the way. # Oh, what fun it is to ride # in a one-horse open sleigh. # Hey. Hey. You're crazy. I... (CHUCKLES) I know. Skates? I bought us each a pair. I thought we could go to Rockefeller Center, and you, maybe, might wanna teach me how to skate. Oh, and, uh, I, uh... I left my firm. What? Kyle, you didn't have` Yes, I did. Jenna, somewhere on this, uh... this crazy Christmas adventure, I... I realised something very important to me. You. Me? Yes, you. You bring out the best side of me ` the side of me I didn't know, the side that does the right thing. And... I guess I-I always` I knew` I always knew that. But I was... I was too proud to admit it. With you, I... I thought that... I... We could have done anything. (SIGHS, SNIFFLES) When you told me you were leaving for San Francisco, I... I was crushed. I wanted to grab you. I wanted to stop you. But I... I knew you hated me. (CHUCKLES) God, no. I never hated you. I mean, I` you... (LAUGHS) irritated me, but you... you always made me laugh. Wait. I-I irritated you? Yes, but in a good way. In a good way. Jenna,... you're my miracle. (SOBS SOFTLY) (WARM, ROMANTIC MUSIC) It's about time. (ADULTS LAUGH) (CHUCKLES) Dad. Hi, son. Thanks. What for? Today, for the first time, you, uh... you gave me what I needed all along. Well, I highly doubt you needed a toy train. I just thought it was... overdue. It's not just a... It's not just a train. I finally have a father. (POIGNANT MUSIC) I love you, Dad. I love you. I love you. I'm sorry. It's amazing about Ethel. Who would've thought? I would've. Trish, I gotta be honest. There wasn't another job. I just didn't want you to worry any more and... Are you mad? No, because I wasn't worried for a moment. How come? I know you'll always take care of your family. That and... And what? I always know when you're stretching the truth. (GROANS) I know you too well. You're an amazing man, Jim Pendrell. I love you so much. More than all the leaves on all the trees. More than all the leaves on all the trees. (CELL PHONE VIBRATES) (SIGHS) (CHUCKLES) (GROANS) What is it? It's an email from the bank. What does it say? They're granting us a four-week extension on the mortgage. We're keeping the house. We're keeping the house? We are keeping the house. We are keeping the house We're keeping the house! (LAUGHS) We're keeping the house! What? Merry Christmas, Mrs Pendrell. Merry Christmas, Mr Pendrell. Oh my gosh! (ALL LAUGH) Hi, my little nephew. Hi. (CHRISTOPHER COOS) He loves you. Well, he has good taste. He certainly does. Just like his uncle. A Christmas baby. Think he'll ever know all the drama that led up to his birth? (CHUCKLES) Yeah. For sure. We will tell him when he's older,... cos it's a really good story. It's a great story. (LAUGHS) (CHUCKLES) (BOTH LAUGH) MAN ON RADIO: On behalf of all of us here at WNKW, Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. (GENTLE MUSIC) Captions by Julie Taylor. Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air. www.able.co.nz Copyright Able 2018