(jingling festive music) Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air. www.able.co.nz Able 2020 # Deck the halls with boughs of holly # # Fa la la la la, la la la la # # 'Tis the season to be jolly # # Fa la la la la, la la la la # # Don we now our gay apparel # # Fa la la la la, la la la la # # Troll the ancient Yuletide carol # # Fa la la la la, la la la la # # Fa la la la la, la la la la # (audience cheering) - CHANTING: Audrey, Audrey. CHANT: Audrey, Audrey! - Audrey! Audrey! Any day, Aud. - What? - You got a new customer. Get your head out of the clouds, Aud. I need you on stage in five. Oh, and be ready to spread some dazzling Christmas cheer, you hear? - Got it, right. I'm sorry, sorry. - What is on her mind? - Hi. Welcome to Cantante's, how are you? - I'll have a cappuccino. - Okay, and do you wanna hear the specials? - No, just the coffee. I thought that there was supposed to be singing happening. - Oh yes, there is, sorry. We're about to go on. I will put your order in and bring it out to you in a bit. Okay? - Can't wait. (festive piano music) (people chattering) - Hi, my little princess. - Hi, Mommy. - Hi. - You have time to sit with us for a minute? - You know, maybe in a few, if it slows down, I can take my break maybe. - Mom, you're wearing the pin I made. - I love it so much. - Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to welcome you all to Cantante Eatery. The only place in town where we serve delicious food and Christmas music. (audience applauding) Now, let's Christmas this place up with a duet from one of our newcomers, Colton Young and our house favourite, Audrey Turner. - Time to go. - Knock 'em dead. - Give 'em a big hand. - Wish me luck. Okay. - Yep. (audience applauding) - Yay, Mommy! - Ooh. (gentle piano music) # Joy to the world # # The Lord has come # # Let earth receive her King # # Oh yeah, let every heart # # Prepare Him room # # And heaven and nature sing # # Come on, and heaven and nature sing # # And heaven, and heaven and nature sing # - # Joy to the world # # Joy to the world # # Joy to the world # # The Saviour reigns # # Let men their songs employ # # Through fields and floods # # Rocks, hills and plains # # Repeat the sounding joy # # Repeat the sounding joy # # Repeat, repeat the sounding joy # (audience applauding) - Yes! - Yay! Woo! (audience applauding) (audience cheering) - Can I get you anything else? - Just the cheque. - You got it. No problemo. (cup clinking) Oh, oh! Oh my God, I am so sorry. - Yeah, napkins. - Yeah, yeah, yeah. Gotcha. I'm coming. Oh gosh. - Listen, you are wasting your time in this place. With your voice and that face, you could actually be somebody. - I am somebody, I'm a mom. I hope you have a great rest of your day. And Merry Christmas. (gentle music) Must be nice. - So, Aud, I'm gonna need you to work a double tomorrow. - Stan, it's two weeks 'til Christmas, I've so much to do, come on. - Leslie called out again and I need you to take her spot. It's not so bad that she called out, she's pitchy. - Why is it always me? - Listen, I got plenty ladies lined up to take your spot if you don't want the shift. - Oh yeah? How's their pitch? - Come on, Aud. - Fine, I'll do it. - That's the Audrey Christmas spirit I needed to hear. You're always coming through from me, Aud, and I appreciate it. - All right. I'm taking my break though. - Go ahead. - Call Alex. (phone ringing) - You've reached Alex Samson, attorney at law. Please leave your name and number and I'll call you back. - Call Laurel. (phone ringing) - Hey, it's Laurel, leave a message. (phone beeping) (melancholic music) - Hi. - How're you doing? - Hi, Mommy. - I love you guys. All right. - Must be nice. (both chuckling) - All right, so. I have to pull some doubles this week. - When are we going to bake cookies? - We'll find time, sweetie, I promise. All right, listen, I have to go Christmas shopping, so I have to go tonight. - Oh boy. - Oh what, nope, nope. - The shelter needs me to write a grant tonight so I have to work a little late. - Okay. Kelly, how'd you like to go to Karen's? - With her new puppy? I'm cool with it. - That's my girl. - There we go. - You know I love you so much? - Love you too. - I love you more. - I love you more. - More. - More. - More. - More, more, more, more. - More, more, more, more. - I love you eternity. - I love you infinity. - Oh, Mommy. - So, here's what's gonna happen, Tyler. You are going to track down Mr. McDade. He's the one that thought it'd be a great idea for me to trot off to some greasy spoon and watch some mediocre kid sing in front of a bunch of people slurping on spaghetti. - Yes, Mrs. Samson. - God, the only good thing about the day was this waitress. God, she was a hot mess, but she could sing. I mean really sing. - Do you want me to set up a meeting with her too? - What? No, I wasn't talking to you. Yes, Miss Samson, I'm so sorry. - And you're still sitting here because? - It won't happen again, I'm so sorry, Mrs Samson. - Yeah. (phone ringing) - Hey, babe. I have to take our clients from Japan out tonight. - And? - And one of us has to go to the Christmas market tonight to pick up that one of a kind painting of Paris that Laurel has been incessantly talking about. - She has? - Yes. - That's fabulous. Me, a small store and a large crowd. - You have fun shopping, okay? - Love you too. - Bye. (festive music) - Welcome! - Merry Christmas! - What is going on? - Ho, ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas! Hey there, young lady. - Hi. Are you all right? - Oh. Hi. (Audrey sighs) Ain't gonna happen, Audrey. - Can I help you find anything, dear? - Oh, maybe some extra money? - Oh, take your time, Audrey. Hopefully something will spark that Christmas spirit. - You know, I have Christmas spirit. I do, and I work really, really hard to spread it to anyone who wants some, and I just feel like... How did you know my name? - The bear told me. - Oh. Right. Sorry. I'm just having a really hard day. This would be perfect. - You know, there's no need to apologise. It's hard to do for others when there's no gas left in the sleigh. I think I might have something to make your life sweeter. - That is so thoughtful. Thank you... - Mrs. Nick. - Thank you, Mrs. Nick. (Audrey exhales) All right, pull it together, Audrey. - Here you go, enjoy. - Thank you. - Okay, next. - I have a painting waiting for me. - Oh, I'm so sorry, dear. But we've got a bit of a line behind you. (Mrs. Samson chuckling) - If I felt like waiting in line, I wouldn't have pre-ordered. I'm not moving. So, you either help me now or figure out a way to work around me. - You know, this store has been in our family for many generations. We keep it because it makes people happy. Just like Christmas does. You know, if this makes you happy, then I have your painting. We keep it right here. Mrs. Samson. - Ah. How did you know my name? - Not many people pre-order from us. When they come, they like to take their time, slow down and appreciate everything that's around them. - Ma'am! - Right, be right with you. Oh wait, wait, wait. Here, have this little candy cane, it's amazing what one little candy cane can do for you. Next. - Hi. - Oh, how nice. - Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas, bye. - Paul, everything is so expensive. And the cheap stuff is just so cheap. - Ho, ho, ho. - Alex, yeah, I got it. I know she's not gonna appreciate it. I mean, what have I taught her? Do you know that she lets me go to voicemail? - How she's supposed to believe in the magic of Christmas if she can't dive into a tree full of Christmas presents? I just, I want her to feel like she deserves it, you know? - Yeah, I know that we can afford it. I, I just want her to have a normal Christmas, you know? I want her to want to answer when I call. - I want her to see her mom as successful. - She's my daughter, and she barely speaks to me, Alex. Sometimes I wish we could just have a do-over. - I want her to see her mom shine. - Something that makes us sparkle. I wish things were different. - I wish things were different. - Hey, I know you. You're that singing waitress. - Oh, you're that lady from the restaurant. (both heaving) (magic exploding) (bags whooshing) (magic exploding) (inquisitive music) (Mrs. Samson moaning) - Ow! What? What? (humming) (door knocking) - Don't be alarmed, I'm up before you... Well, good morning. How are you feeling? - What do you want? To check on you? You hit your head pretty hard last night. - You, you, you stay away from me. - Okay. So babe, listen, last night you were so tired and, well, you were acting weird that I called the office and I told them that you weren't coming in today. They thought I was joking. - You better leave. - Okay, but listen, I can stay home if you want. Maybe you hit your head harder than you thought? Okay, well this is fun. But just a reminder that I am out of town tonight for a big deposition, so I will see you tomorrow. Call me if you want me to cancel. (door thudding) Oh, love you. - Love you? (inquisitive music continues) - 911. - Help! Yes, help! I've been kidnapped, I don't know where I am. - Ma'am, is there anyone there? - Yeah, there's one man. He was actually, he was really nice. I don't know. Are kidnappers supposed to be nice? (Mrs. Samson yelling) - Ma'am! Ma'am! Ma'am, are you all right? Ma'am! - What? What? Yeah, I'm gonna have to call you back. You. (Audrey breathes deeply) (inquisitive music) (Audrey gasping) (bells jingling) (Audrey yelps) - Ooh. Ugh. (suspenseful music) What? (Paul humming) Hello? Whoever you are, you better come out now. I know crazy self-defence. - Hey honey, did you call me? - How did you get me here? - I picked you up at the mall. - Of course. You followed me, you weirdo. (door thudding) - Hey, easy, honey. You took a pretty hard fall. Yeah, when we got home I wanted you to see the doctor, but- - You stop talking! - Okay, honey, maybe you should lay back down. - Will you stop calling me that? I don't know what kind of criminal you are, but I can assure you, you have messed with the wrong woman. - Man, I really need to read up on head injuries. - Not one more step. - Okay, I told Stan that you weren't gonna make it into work. He wasn't happy, but what's new, right? - Here's what's gonna happen. You are gonna turn around and leave. - Yeah, I have to get Kelly to school. Sure you're okay? You never yell. You should get some rest. - Get out. - Okay. (Audrey grunts) (door thudding) Ugh. Pants. I need pants, pants. Perfect. Oh. Ugh. Ow. No. (dramatic music) (Audrey screaming) Oh my God! This can't be. You. (inquisitive music) (Audrey exhales sharply) (comical music) Ugh. (door thudding) (comical music continues) (car beeping) (engine starting) (seat belt sliding) You've gotta be kidding me, come on. - Who're you here to see, ma'am? - It's me, open the gate. - What resident are you here to see? - I'm Julia Samson. - I don't have anybody on the Samsons' list for today? - No, I'm Julia Samson. - Oh yeah. Okay. You know what you can do is you can pull right up there, do a U-turn and just head right out. - Okay, listen. I know it don't look like myself right now, but I swear, Brian, just open the gate! - Look lady, okay? I don't wanna call the police. I know you don't want me to call the police, so you have exactly zero minutes to head straight up there, do a U-turn, get outta here. - First of all, zero minutes is not a thing. Second of all, if you don't let me in right now, you are going to lose this job. - I gotta tell you, you do sound like her, you do, but you're not her. So straight up, U-turn. - Oh you are gonna regret this. - Have a great day. (inquisitive music) (bell dinging) (Audrey gasps) - Paul said you hit your head and weren't gonna be here. Gotta be careful, Aud, okay? Put on your uniform and take section one. - Oh, you think I'm her. - What? - What? - Listen, you're gonna sing in 10, people have been asking for you. - Okay, yeah, I can't sing or work. I'm, I'm sick. (coughing) I have laryngitis. - Thought you hit your head. - Yeah. That's what I meant. See? Head injury. Listen, I'm looking for my friend. She is very, very beautiful and tall, and elegant and stylish. - Aud, I don't know what's up with you, but you got to get it together. And I think your friend just walked in. (quizzical music) (Audrey gasping) - I don't believe it. - I don't understand. - No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. How? - This can't be real. I... how can this be real? - It can't be, can't. - Oh, if this real, I look very tired. - Tell me about it. - I didn't use to look that tired. What are you doing? - I am so beautiful. It's amazing. - Seriously? - This doesn't just happen to people. - I know, obviously, but this is happening to us. Maybe we're dreaming. Ow! - That's not it, what's the last thing you remember? - Okay, I was shopping and I was on the phone with my husband. - Me too, I was at the Christmas store. - And I came upon a tree. - It was you. You wouldn't let go of that ornament. - What? You wouldn't let go. I remember it broke and it must've fallen. - Then nothing until this morning. - Exactly. - Okay, we have to go back right now to the Christmas store. - Okay. - Words I never thought I'd say. - Let's leave before Stan sees me. I mean, you. - Too late. I already told him, I'm not working tonight. - Words I've never said. - All right, come on, let's go. - You're killing me, Aud, you're killing me. - Just a quick reminder that when we close on Christmas Eve, we won't be back until next year. I hope you get everything you want before then. - Yeah, you and me both, Claus. - Ho, ho, ho, ho. - Ow. - I'm sorry. - You know, you could be nicer. - You know, you could be nicer. - What're you doing? - Just seeing if your words feel as ridiculous as they sound. (quizzical music) - It's not here. - How can it be this many ornaments and no candy cane? What? What? - What are we gonna do now? - Well, we get hotel rooms and wait it out, research it, fix it. - And disappear at Christmas? No way, my family would be so worried. I mean, wouldn't yours? - Well, if you won't let us disappear for a while, there's only one thing to do. - What? - We have to be each other. - What? I have to pretend to be you? I mean, for how long? Christmas is less than two weeks away. - Just until I come up with something, unless you have a better idea or any idea at all. Right. Okay, there's a lot to go over. I run a record label. There's a rumour going around that we're gonna be taken over by a music streaming company. You ever heard of Gavin Vaughn? - The singer? Of course. - That's my client. And I need to keep him. His contract's up soon. - Gavin Vaughn? - Okay, I'm gonna route my work notifications so I can see anything important because we are going to have to switch phones. Oh, there's a weekly department meeting you have to run too. - Run? - Hmm-mm. Listen, the most important thing is that Gavin stays with our label. That is all you have to do, okay? This could not be happening at a worst time. - Tell me about it, I mean, we're very short on money, I'm trying to pick up as many shifts as possible. And there's a lot of activities at the school that I committed to, and my daughter Kelly, oh my sweet baby angel. She's having a hard time reading lately. So I'm really trying to, (Audrey gasps) oh, and Karen, she's the sitter. I have to get you- - Please! Kids love me, your life is gonna be a cakewalk. I'll just pad your account. - No, you can't pad out my account. How would you explain that to Paul? - I guess you're right. I should tell you, I have a 16-year-old daughter, Laurel. - Oh, that's great. I just, I didn't, you know, see you as the motherly type if you know what I mean? - Yes, we're very close. Well, we used to be. (Audrey gasping) - What are we gonna do about sleeping arrangements? - For me, that's easy. When I work late, Alex sleeps in the guest room. - That can't be too often, can it? - It'll be fine for quite a while, what about you? - We sleep in the same bed. (Audrey gasps) But not when my back is out. When my back is out, I sleep on the couch 'cause it's better for it. So maybe my back, I mean your back, it hurts because you hit your head. - The couch. Great. This just keeps getting better and better. (inquisitive music) (comical music) (Audrey sniffing) (comical music continues) (Audrey sniffs) - Oh, it's like fertiliser. - Not my body, so technically these calories don't count. (cookie crunching) (Julia moaning) (Audrey slurping) (comical music continues) (Audrey sighs, squeaks) (sentimental music) (cookie crunching) (bell jingling) (cookie crunching) (comical music) (phone ringing) Hello? - Hi, it's Tyler. - Who? - Tyler, your assistant. - Tyler? Oh my assistant. - Important meeting... - The meeting? Do I have to? - Hey, you're the one who runs the schedule, so I guess. - Okay, yeah. I'll see you soon. - Okay, what the? (comical music) (phone beeping) - Bake? - Compared to that artist, this guy actually was great. - Hi. Hi. - Good morning, Mrs. Samson. - How's it going? (Audrey sighs) Oh. Ooh, that's fun. (Audrey gasping) Wow, president. (Audrey chuckles) - Good morning, Mrs. Samson. (Audrey gasps) I am so, so sorry about that. (Audrey laughs) - Is everything okay, Mrs. Samson? - Yeah, just call me Audrey. - What? - What? Julia. Julia, call me Julia. - I just came to get you for the morning meeting. - Tyler? - Yes. - Tyler, okay. So. - Here are the expense reports for you to approve. - The expense report, of course. And the meeting. Why don't you give me a rundown of the minutes on the last meeting? - The minutes? - Hmm-mm. - What do you mean? - Just, you know, catch me up last meeting. - Right. - You decided to take established artists from other labels and make them your own. - Oh, well how would new people get noticed? - Well, they don't. (Tyler chuckles) I suggested that we hire three new artists per quarter, but that was shot down. - By who? - By you. - All the people with hopes and dreams ` they'll just never get a shot? - Right? They're probably waiting for you. - Oh. Yes, I am so nervous. - You're nervous? - Yeah, you probably heard, I hit my head last night. So I'm gonna need you to come with me. - What, no, no. - Yes. Yeah, I think it'll be fun, come on. - No, I don't come into the meeting with you. What? - You know so much. - What's happening? - Come on. Sit down, sit down. WHISPERS: What's happening? - I think you're supposed to start. - Oh. (Audrey chuckles) Hi. So we are here to talk about, (hand banging) new talent. - Can we just agree to go after Shooting Star Records? We have to avoid this merger and draught Gavin Vaughn's contract. I mean, he's gonna try to get everything out of us that he can. - Wait, excuse me. Hey, it's just that Tyler here, he has some really good ideas. So I'm gonna let him tell you about a new- - Strategy? - Strategy. See, he's so smart. - Ah. (Tyler chuckles) This is lovely. (upbeat festive music) - I am so glad you're here. You will not believe who copped out on the bake sale, Helen, of course. So please just make sure everyone's in their place today and then collect the money from them at the end. What are those? - Cookies. - Those aren't your cookies? - Well, I bought them, so they're mine and I'm giving them to you, so they're yours. - Are you feeling okay? - I hit my head. Listen, I have a job. I seem to do everything at home, and I'm involved in all these activities. When was the last time I said no? - You never say no. - She'll run herself into the ground. - She Who? - Okay, here's what we're gonna do. These cookies are all I'm doing for this bake sale. Anything else, you'll have to delegate as well. 'Kaysies? - Okay, I guess I can do that. - Great, keep up the good work. - Audrey. Audrey! - Yes? - Don't forget Kelly. - Kelly, right, of course, Kelly. - Audrey. - Just getting a running start. - Okay, I need a Kelly. - Mommy! - Kelly. Hi, what's that? - We had to draw a picture for what we're thankful for and I drew you. Oh, that's really thoughtful. Thank you. Where to now? - Mommy, you're funny, let's go home. - Yes, home. Perfect. - It's popcorn night! - What's popcorn night? - It's where you make popcorn and brownies and grilled cheese and put it all on a tray! It's popcorn night! Popcorn night. Popcorn night, woo hoo! - Sounds like we're gonna be busy. What's that other piece of paper? - It's my reading homework, I got a silver star. - A silver? Don't worry, I'm sure next time you'll get a gold. (Kelly moans) Come. March, hop to, let's go. (gentle music) (clips clicking) (papers thudding) - Hi, you okay down there? - Hi. (Audrey chuckles) Yeah. - Say cheese. (camera clicking) Nice one, Mom. - That should be our Christmas card. Oh, wait, we don't do those. - Laurel. (Audrey chuckles) How was school? - Good. Why are you home? It's really late. - Not for you, it isn't. - Oh, well I thought that we could decorate the house for Christmas, I mean, really needs it. What do you think? - Sorry, I just, I have some schoolwork to do. I can't just drop everything and have a Christmas revival. - Well I, well, I can make us dinner. - Mom, seriously, it's sushi night. Once it gets here, I'm just gonna go upstairs and eat it in my room. Are you sure you're okay? - Yeah, I'm fine. I'm just tired. - I'll be in my room working on my history project. - I'm not gonna give up on that Christmas decorating idea though. Fun. (Audrey chuckles) Geez. Teenagers are tough. # Deck the halls with boughs of holly # # Fa la la la la, la la la la # # 'Tis the season to be jolly # # Fa la la la la, la la la la # # Don we now our gay apparel # # Fa la la la la # # La la la la # - Kelly! Popcorn night! - Yay! (gentle music) - Come on, sleepy head. (Audrey slurps, moans) (phone beeps) (buttons clicking) (phone beeping) (phone beeping) (buttons clicking) (phone beeping) (gentle music) (bag rustling) - Juice, juice, juice, juice. Okay. - Hey, there's my sleepy head. Is your back out? - What? Oh. Yeah. I'll probably be on the couch for a while. - Oh. Hey, good morning. - Good morning. - Ooh. (inquisitive music) - Here it is. - Hey, Mommy, is this my sandwich? - Yes it is. - Mommy, I don't like crusts. (Kelly moaning) No note. There's no note in here. - Nobody said anything about a note. Kelly. You're gonna have to take the crusts off yourself, okay? - Here you go, sweetie. I'll meet you at the front door, okay? - Okay. - You usually put a little Christmas note in her lunch bag. She really looks forward to it. - Couldn't you have done it? - Well, I guess it never crossed my mind. - Yeah, well, can't think of everything. - Okay. I'll see you tonight. - See ya. (melancholic music) (Julia clearing her throat) (phone buttons beeping) (phone ringing) - Hello. - Hey, how's it going? - It's been busy. Meetings, expense reports, contracts. - Listen, I need you to remind Tyler that someone legal has to go over the Gavin Vaughn contract, okay? This is the most important thing to me right now. - Yeah, contract to legal, okay. Hey, how's Kelly? - She's good. I guess I missed some sort of note in her lunch bag. - Oh no, the note ` I totally forgot to tell you. She must've been so disappointed. My poor little girl. - She'll be fine. Okay, I gotta go put on that uniform and get to work. Try not to mess anything up. - No, wait, Julia, don't you wanna hear about Laurel? - I'm not worried about her. She's a teenager. She's practically an adult. That's when daughters need their moms the most, you know? - Well, it's a good thing I raised her to be independent then, isn't it? Now I gotta go to work or you are going to be late. (upbeat festive music) - Ow, watch it. - Oh relax, trust me. That fabric isn't holding on to anything, just hose it off when you get home. (tray banging) - Aud, you're getting complaints. People are getting the wrong food or no food at all. - Yeah, I have never seen a needier group of people in my life. - Well, can you at least get onstage? - My head, it's just, ow. I can't. - My God. (Julia exhales) (gentle music) (briefcase thudding) - How was your day? Great, thanks, yours? (Audrey gasps) Really? Wow. (Audrey sighs) (inquisitive music) - I like that glitter. Why don't you keep putting thing that green icing on the new cook- - I think maybe I'm going to, uh-oh, it's spilling on here to. - Oh, it's spilling, okay. Let's put it on a cookie then. Yeah, use your fingers, why not? That's a bold choice. Look how good you are at this. I mean, you could be a professional. - I wish I was good reading stories like I am at cookies. - Well, I bet you're a better reader than you think you are. I can help you with that, you know? - You can? - Mm-hmm, sure. I'll just make a schedule to fit in reading every day. - Okay. - Because you know, all your success in life begins with being a good communicator, and that begins with reading. It's very important you do the work. Oh, what is it, honey? (Kelly chuckles) Right back at ya. Good. - Take that and just put it around there, yeah. (door closes) - Yes. - Whoa. What happened in here? - Mom is bringing Christmas back. - Yeah. - Wow. I, I haven't seen some of this stuff in forever. - Yeah, it's just, you know, Christmas is really important and decorating is such a fun part of it, it's too fun to miss. - Well, your grandma would be so proud of you. Okay, so what are we doing here? - We are threading popcorn for garland. Her head injury really spice things up around here. (both women chuckling) - Oh, that reminds me, we need to get a tree. - Wait really? - All right, we'll get a tree. - Yay. - Yes. - Kelly, time to hit the road. - Coming, Daddy! (papers rustling) - Woo! Tie's crooked. (gentle piano music) (Julia sighs) - How's work? - Which one? Here or at home? How are Laurel and Alex? - When they're home, they're good. We decorated the house. - You decorated the house using my grandmother's stuff? - Oh, I'm sorry. Is that not okay? - I just haven't seen that stuff since she died 10 years ago. She raised me and she always made such a big deal about Christmas. Did Laurel like it? - She really seemed to. Actually tore her away from her homework. Alex said he was really proud of you. - Proud of you. Not me, you. - How's Kelly and Paul? I've never been away from them for this long. D'you think you can send me a picture? I just miss their faces. - Yeah, sure. Kelly's really sweet. She does lack structure, so having her help out with things around the house and we are concentrating more on schoolwork. - She's four, she's not supposed to have structure. Not like the minute to minute work schedule that Laurel's created for herself. I mean, why does everybody in your house have to work all the time? Whoa! I love my job, okay? And you work all the time too, just not do anything you love. You need to say no more. - Well, it seems like you really figured out my life for me. (Julia sighs) - Listen, I'm trying to figure out how to get us out of this mess, okay? There's nothing online, it's not a medical condition. - Look at this. It says that the store closes on Christmas Eve and it doesn't reopen for a year from now. - What if we don't change back before Christmas? - Ladies and gentlemen. - It's been too long since Audrey has hit this stage. So- - No, no, no. What is he doing? - Let's give her a big round of applause, get her up here! (audience applauding) - What do I do? - Just sing, you have the voice, right? I think. - What song am I even gonna do? - "Joy To The World" - "Joy To The World". - Everybody knows that one. Yay, Audrey! (audience applauding) - Oh, you're gonna get it. (audience cheering) Stan, please. - It's like riding a bike, kiddo. - I don't ride bikes. (mic giving back feed) (Julia clears her throat) (Audrey clapping) Hit it. (bells jingling) # Joy to the world the Lord is come # # Let earth receive her King # # Let every heart prepare Him room # # And heaven and nature sing # # And heaven and nature sing # # And heaven and nature sing # (people clapping) - Aud, you gotta get that head checked out. People are counting on you. - That wasn't good? - Wasn't good, it wasn't you. Finish your break. Maybe get some water or some wine. A glass of wine or two. (soft festive music) Head injuries. What are you gonna do? (Audrey clapping) - That was terrifying. Why couldn't I sing like you? - I think it's like an instrument. You know, you have it, but you don't know how to use it. I taught myself how to sing. I even used to write my own music when I had the time. - I can't believe you do that everyday. - I feel really calm on the stage. I wish I had pursued it. - Why didn't you? - Life happened. - Listen, I'm sorry about before. - I am too, I think that we were just both stressed out. - Well, you know what calms me? Spa day. Let me set up a few appointments for you and you can get a taste of my me time. Besides, can't let my body get overrun with stress. It ages you. - Wow, by all means, let's keep you young. - It's for the both of us. (Audrey laughing) Besides, maybe something will come to you while you relax. One of us needs to, and it ain't gonna be me. # Hallelujah, hallelujah # - Hi. # Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah # So, I get these regularly? - Hmm-mm. # Hallelujah, hallelujah # - Are you kidding me? # hallelujah, hallelujah # # Hallelujah # - Hey, come on in. (singing in foreign language) Ah, they look so nice. So shiny. It's just what I needed. # Hallelujah, hallelujah # Amazing. How's yours going? - Ah, so good. - Really? - Do you like the colour? - I do. - Oh, I love yours. - Thank you. - Oh, they're so Christmassy. (singing in foreign language) (Audrey snoring) - Hey, Tyler. - Hey, Julia. So you've got a shareholders meeting at 3, a conference call at 5 and a talent dinner at 8. - No. - What? But. - No, no and no. - But it's just that you have... - I know, but listen, Tyler, there's more to life than work, and it's the Christmas season for crying out loud. I'm gonna go. Just, you know, cancel it, okay? - It's just that you have a lot to do. Hey, Gavin, Julia had to cancel. 'Cause she had to go Christmas shopping with her husband. Yes, someone did marry her. - TV: What's with you? What did you just say a minute ago? What do you wanna say to me? (phone beeping) - It's what I was sent down for. You saw an angel. - Oh. - I was really surprised. - Come on, come on, answer, answer. - Hello, you've reached Julia Samson, leave me a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can, thank you. (buttons beeping) - That doll that I made. (phone vibrating) - Okay. - Okay, here, okay. Here, I'll use this and then I need that. - Okay, she needs two pillows. - Yeah, come here, Santa. Okay. (Laurel laughing) Okay, wait, wait, wait, okay. Ready? Here I go. - You're Santa Claus? You have your, your gifts. - Taking a nap? - Yet you're tired, right? There's there's pillows, you're sleepy. It's been a no, you're a statue of Liberty. What are you sure this is a Christmas movie? - I mean, is it from this century? No, okay, look it. Let's just. (inquisitive music) - Come on, pick up, pick up, pick up. - Hello, you've reached Julia Samson, leave me a message and I will get back to you... - I want you to pick up. - ...as soon as I can. - Good evening, Miss, how can I help you? - I need to see Julia Samson, please. - Ah, let's take a look here. What's your name? - Audrey Turner. - Audrey Turner. I don't see your name here. - Could you just do me this one favour, please, please? It's an emergency. - I can check it twice. - Ugh, Turner, yes, yes, here you are. - Really? Thank you so much. - It really helps when someone's being nice. - You know, you look really familiar. - I get that a lot, dear. - Oh. - Have a nice night, Julia. - Goodnight, thanks. Wait. Huh? (boom squeaking) What? - Four words. Okay, it's a movie, yeah. Sounds like. You, me, ring. - Oh, she's your wife. - The wife. - Okay. Wife, sounds like wife. Fourth word sounds. "It's A Wonderful Life". - Yeah! - Bam! - Woo! - Woohoo! - Oh yeah! There we go! - Yeah! Boom! All right! - You've seen that, right? - No, I don't think so. - What? (gentle piano music) - Hey Mom, thanks so much for doing this. This has been the best Christmas ever. - Oh, so sweet. (gentle piano music) - Excuse me. Someone is performing up here. - Sorry, Dad. (both laughing) Okay. - One word. - Okay. A movie. - A movie. - Okay. (gentle piano music) (Audrey laughing) - Jaws! (all laughing) Oh, that was good. - You do that every time. - Geez, Tyler will not stop calling me. - What's he want? - I don't know something about a new meeting, but I already told him no. (Laurel screaming) (Alex yelling) DEEP VOICE: Who goes there? - Julia? - Julia? - Mom? - I mean, Audrey? - What was that voice, Dad? - I don't know. (Alex clears his throat) (door squeaking) - What are you doing here? - I've been calling and texting you all night. - Oh, I'm sorry. We have a strict, no phone policy at night. You do? - Yeah. - Okay, you have to go to the office. The Gavin Vaughn meeting has been moved to tonight. What? That wasn't supposed to happen for another few days. - I know, famous singers tend to change their minds. Here, I got us this. This is an earpiece, I can listen to you and talk to you. I will get you through the meeting. - But it's just, it's so late. And I promised Laurel that we would play. Sorry, hang. - She asked you to hang? - Yeah. - She, really? Okay. Look, I know there are a lot of work things I can delegate. I understand, but this is not one of them, okay? I need you to do this for me please. - Okay, yes, of course, of course, okay. Come in. - No, we have to go. - Come in, it's your family. - We have to go. - Hey guys, this is my friend, Audrey, Audrey, this is` - Laurel and Alex. Oh wow. I've missed you. - Missed you the last time that she came to see me. So finally you guys get to meet. Yay! - Yes. Right. - Right. - Hi. - Laurel, it turns out that I actually do have to go into the office tonight. - Of course you do. - Laurel. - What? She said she's gonna stay home and it lasted like 10 minutes. Just like the old mom. (melancholic music) - I'll go. - Don't worry, they're gonna be fine. They're gonna be fine. Listen to me, Julia, you work so hard and your family loves you so much. They just wanna spend more time with you and they will, okay? But right now all of that hard work will have been for nothing if we don't save your business. - You're right. You're right, okay. Okay, I'll talk you through it. We can do this. - We can do this. - We can do this. - Yeah. Let me get my jacket. - Yeah. - Yeah. - And then we gotta go. - Yep. Out of all the gifts you can give this holiday season, good health is the most important of all because with that, you have everything. (UPBEAT MUSIC) (Audrey sighing) (earpiece beeping) - Okay. Can you hear me? - I can hear you. (inquisitive music) Okay. Gavin's entering the building. Be cool, you cannot be star-struck. (Audrey laughing) - Hey, Gavin Vaughn. - Just Gavin, when do you ever say hello using a first and last name?! - Gavin, hello. - Hey Julia. Look, I'm kind of in a hurry, so can we knock this out? - Absolutely, should run smoothly. - SLURS: Yeah, so weird and it's all gonna be fine. - Are you okay? - Yes, yup. You? - Calm down. - Get the contract out of the top drawer. - Tell him you think it'll be beneficial for both you and him. - Oh, here it is, it's... So we think it's really good and it's gonna be beneficial for everybody. - Okay, let's do the good stuff. - He's going to the money page. Remember, we can not go more than 3 million above the offer, okay? Not one penny, not one cent. (mic distorting) - Ooh! Ooh! We're about to sign a contract tonight. (Audrey chuckles) Tonight. - Wait, I can't` Audrey? Wait, you're breaking up, Audrey. - Yeah. So, the money isn't right. - Well... - Audrey, Audrey, come in, Audrey. Come on! Ugh! All right, I'll be there in five minutes. - Yeah, look, if we don't come up by four, then we don't have a deal. - Four? - Julia, I know you're a shark, but come on. Okay, you know what? This is a, this is a waste of time. I mean, Stargaze will give me four over this and they're willing to sign tonight, so. - Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Okay. Money is important. Of course it is. But think about this ` you are one of the biggest stars on the planet and I have believed in you every step of the way. People are ready for whatever you're gonna do next. And they're gonna eat it up simply because it's you. - Yeah, I've done all right, go on. - You represent everyone with a dream. Look at what you've accomplished. I can give you 3 million, and I'm asking that you value our relationship for the 1 million that I can't. (gentle music) (Gavin sighs) - All right. We have a deal. I didn't know that you cared so much, Julia. Send this contract to my agents. And, thank you. - Merry Christmas, Gavin. (Audrey chuckles) - Merry Christmas. - Thank you. (gentle music continues) - Psst. (Julia screeching) - You did it! (both laughing) I can't believe it, you did it! I can't believe you did it! (both sighing) - Oh. - Thank you. Listen, I've been thinking, let's get our families together tomorrow, okay? Maybe having everyone together will spark something to switch us back. - Yeah, I'm willing to do anything. Christmas Eve is the day after tomorrow. And we have to fix this. - Ah, in the meantime, thanks for saving my company. - Oh, it was nothing. (both laughing) (bright festive music) - Hi. (Audrey chuckles) - Oh wow. Sweet Kelly. You guys look great. - Hi, Julia. - Oh, sorry, come on in. - Come on, let's go. # Let's get together # # On Christmas Day # - Wow! - Hey, guys. This is my husband, Alex and daughter, Laurel. - This is Kelly and Paul. - Hi. # I've been hopin' and wishin' # - Hi, this is for you. - Oh, thanks man. Wine all the way around? - Yeah. - Oh no, thanks. (all laughing) - It's cute. - Shall we? - So, full set of glasses then? - Laurel, why don't you show Kelly some of the games that we got out for her? - Sure. - They're your favourite. - Oh. - I love your hair. - Ah, thank you, come on. (Julia exhaling) - I mean. - Let me show you something. - This tree is so beautiful. (Julia gasping) Oh, I remember this. I love this. Thank you. (Julia sighs) (bright music) - Thanks for coming over, guys. - Thank you. - You know, it's really good to have people over for Christmas again. - Cheers. - Cheers to that. (glasses clinking) - Alex! (Audrey clears her throat) Anyone want a cookie? - I'm OK. - Paul, take a cookie. - Okay. - Yeah, they're really good. - Oh. - Oh, no phones please, Laurel. - No, I know, it'll just be a second. It's about school. Hey, did you finish the project? What, what? - Yeah, okay. - Will you excuse me? - Oh yeah. - Well, now what? No, we're not gonna get an A. I can't believe you. What, no, I'm not being dramatic. Okay. Thanks a lot, Nellie (!) - Hey, Laurel. Sorry, I couldn't help but overhear. What happened? - My friend just totally spaced on her part of a project that I have to turn in when school starts again and she's leaving, like, now for vacation. - Couldn't you just turn in your part? - You think that's okay? My mom is gonna be so disappointed. I mean, if my grades aren't good enough for valedictorian, then what? I'm never gonna be good enough. I'll just be a failure. - A failure? She would never think that. No matter what, she could never be disappointed. She is so proud of you. - Yeah, okay. - No, listen, it's true, okay? She doesn't want you to be perfect. She wants you to be happy. There's no such thing as perfect. She knows that now, and she wants you to know it too. - And how do you know this? - She told me. She said that you and your dad are what matter most to her. She loves you more than anything in this world. Do you understand? Just give her a chance to show you that. And give yourself a break. - You must be a really good mom. I feel a lot better. - And she'll hug you more too. I just know she will. - Okay, thanks a lot, Audrey. - You bet. - Can I build one right here? - Hmm. - And let's do one this way too. - Okay. - How's school going? - Great. - Yeah? - I'm getting gold stars now. - Oh wow, you're so smart. - I can read all by myself. - Oh, really? How did you manage all that? - My mama helped me prioritise my time. - What does that mean? - She gave me a chore chart and we read a story at bedtime. - Chore chart? Do you like to help your mom? - I love helping my mom. She gets to do stuff that she really likes. Plus Mommy's happy too. - Julia decorated the house for the first time in years. I don't know what got into her, but I love it. - Same here, now, finally we have some order in the house. So Audrey has some time to herself and in typical fashion, I didn't realise I was part of the problem. (Alex chuckles) - Yeah, that happens to me all the time. (gentle music) - I'm gonna see the other room. - Okay. - Keep building. (gentle music) (Audrey crying) - What's wrong? - I'm worried about what happens when` If I go back to my life. - Wait, what? What? - I just think that Kelly and Paul are better off now. - Come on, you are the best you there is. They love and need you. You, not me. - Really? - Yes, really. Of course, really. - Thank you. You're really good at making people feel better. - I don't remember the last time I heard that. - Pretty sure Laurel just told you that. - We're running out of time. Tomorrow's Christmas Eve. - I know. Look, I have an idea, but it's not great. - Any idea is a good idea at this point. - What if we wish really, really hard to change back? - You're right, not great, but worth a shot. (Audrey laughs) - Okay. - All right. - One. - One. - Two. - Three. - Ah. I just connected with Laurel, I have to come back. - And we will. But until then, chin up, okay? You are the strongest person I have ever met. We've got this. - I know, it's just` - I think that we should go back to the Christmas store after work. I think what we're looking for is there. - I think you're right. Okay, it's a good idea. Impressed with you, Audrey. Pick me up around five. - I'll be there. - Okay. - Ladies and gentlemen, the Christmas market will be closing in 10 minutes. Please make your way to the exits and have a very Merry Christmas. - This is the tree - It's not here. - Now what? - I don't know. God, I'm so sorry that I was ever not grateful for my life. - Me too. - Well, do we just tell our families the truth? (Audrey chuckles) - Merry Christmas. I'm trapped in someone's body. Who's ready for presents? I mean, now what? - I am so grateful for my family. I am so grateful for my life. I'm grateful for you too, Audrey. - Me too. - The Christmas market is now closed until next year. Have a very Merry Christmas. - What's happening? - I don't know. What's, what's going on? (wind whooshing) (bells jingling) - Are you seeing these lights? - Yes. - Julia, look. - Are you seeing this? - Yes. (bells jingling) We should make a wish together. (wind whooshing) - Let's try this again. - I wish for my beautiful, messy life back. - I wish for my perfectly imperfect life back. - We wish! - We wish for our lives back! (magic whooshing) (bells jingling) (Audrey gasping) (Audrey gasping) - Aud, okay. I'm up, what's? What? - Paul! My sweet Paul! I've missed you, I've missed you so much. - You missed me? - I did. - When did you miss me? - Mommy! - Kelly. My little princess! Come here. Kelly, come here! Oh, my baby. (Audrey kissing) - You're so silly, Mama. - I know, but I just, I just, I love you so much, so much. - I love you too, but guess what? - What? - Santa came last night! - He sure did, and he brought the best Christmas ever. Like ever! - Let's go see, let's go. Hurry, go. We'll see you at the tree. Hey, I'm happy you're excited. I got worried about you for a minute. You weren't acting like yourself. - I wasn't myself. - You ready for today? - Honey, I couldn't be more ready for Christmas. I love you, Paul. I love our life. - I love you too. (both laughing) You coming? I can hear Kelly losing her mind right now. - Just gimme one sec. - Hey, you want me to hang this? - Nope. That one's for me. - Okay. - Merry Christmas, Julia. (inquisitive festive music) (Julia yelling) - Oh, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please. Yes! Thank you, thank you! Oh, oh. Oh, ah. Oh, yes. Yes. (Julia chuckling) - What's going on? - Oh, Alex. My husband! Oh, my husband! Oh, my thoughtful, smart, hunky husband. - Well, Merry Christmas to me. (Laurel knocking) - Ugh, can we not ruin Christmas before it begins? - Come here. Oh, I am so lucky I get to be your mom. - Did you hit your head again? - I did. I actually did. - What? - It's nothing. I love you so, so, so so much. - I love you too, Mom. - Hey, let's go make your mom some breakfast and then we'll open presents. - Oh, breakfast. - Well, I wanted to give you some time to pack because I am taking you, my hardworking woman, on a much needed little getaway with me to Sedona. - Oh, Alex, just like our honeymoon. - All right, I'll see you kids downstairs. - You know, I can't remember the last time I saw you this excited. - I can't remember the last time I was this happy. I love you. I don't say that enough. - I love you too. Breakfast. - You know, I can pack later. Just give me a few minutes. (Julia sighs) - What is this? - No! Sorry, I just wanna leave this one up here with me. - Okay. I'll see you downstairs. - Merry Christmas, Audrey. (Julia squeaking) (bells jingling) (gentle music) (crowd cheering) (gentle music) # 'Tis the season # # You can feel it in the air # # There's a reason # # It's a time beyond compare # # Presents all around the tree # # But that's not all I see # # Warm by the fireside # # A picture perfect holiday night # # The falling snow and mistletoe # # The magic of Christmas # # Lights on a tree # # With you next to me # # The magic of # # The magic of # # The magic of Christmas # # The magic of # # Ooh # # The magic of Christmas # (crowd cheering) (gentle music) - Mommy! You're a superstar! - Oh, thank you. - Honey, that was fantastic. - Looks like we've got a celebrity in the house! - You made it! - Of course I made it! But I had to watch from the audience. - I'm so happy, hi guys. - Congratulations, you were amazing. - Thank you so much, Laurel, you look beautiful. - Your ANR rep, Tyler, just emailed. Your album is officially our label's number one selling Christmas record. - Are you serious? - I'm serious. - That's so crazy. Congratulations. - Yeah! Oh my gosh, Julia. Thank you so much for everything, this is amazing. - This is only the beginning. - So, is everybody ready for Christmas Eve at our house? - Oh yeah. - We have a lot to celebrate this year. - Yay, Christmas! (all laughing) - Come on. - Julia! I don't even know what to say. Just, thank you for everything. This is amazing. - We did this together. - We did. - We did. (both laughing) - Sounds like an occasion worthy of a toast. - Definitely. - Thank you. Was that? - No. No way, right? - Okay, what are we toasting to? - To family, and to friendship. - And a lifetime full of wishes. (glasses clinking) - Cheers. (bells jingling) (upbeat festive music) - Christmas tickets, that's it. - Seems to be. - Your mom is such a good singer, Kelly. I wish my mom could sing like that. It must be so cool to watch her on stage. - Yeah, that's pretty great. But I wish we could have a record company like you, that'll be so cool. (Laurel laughing) (festive music) (bells jingling) What's that? (magic jingling)