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00:00:00This is the credit card. The machine is updated.
00:00:03No problem.
00:00:05Get your cards out yet?
00:00:06No.
00:00:07Don't do cards.
00:00:10Or trees.
00:00:12Or mistletoe.
00:00:14I don't even hang up my stocking on Christmas Eve.
00:00:17That's a little scroogey, isn't it?
00:00:19Ebeneez was my hero.
00:00:20I thought you just bought yourself a car for Christmas.
00:00:23No.
00:00:23That was a gift to myself for a good year.
00:00:27Congratulations.
00:00:28All right, it's up. You can pay now.
00:00:46Those phones are a real lifeline for you kids, aren't they?
00:00:50I don't know how I do my job without it.
00:00:51What do you do?
00:00:53An event planner.
00:00:55We work with a big agency.
00:00:56We do promotional events for companies.
00:01:00You know, like movie premieres or charity concerts, that kind of thing.
00:01:03Sounds interesting.
00:01:04It's moments.
00:01:06Oh, excuse me.
00:01:10Hi, Lynette.
00:01:12Look, sweetie, I'm just finishing up at a gas station.
00:01:14Why don't I give you a call back when I'm on the road?
00:01:18What?
00:01:18Friend?
00:01:21No.
00:01:21It's a competition.
00:01:23She stole a contract from me like six months ago.
00:01:25She's been gloating about it all over town ever since.
00:01:28Now, it's payback time.
00:01:31I'm going to enjoy every minute of it.
00:01:34You know, you might not want to talk on the phone while you're driving.
00:01:38Cold snap like this, you get black ice on the roads.
00:01:41You don't see it until it's too late.
00:01:43Yeah.
00:01:44I take this route all the time in conditions a lot worse than this.
00:01:47Good night talking to you.
00:01:47My pleasure.
00:01:49Please, be careful out there.
00:01:52I will.
00:02:17Where are the...
00:02:20Hello?
00:02:26Hello?
00:02:29Is anyone...
00:02:31Oh, sir.
00:02:34Hi.
00:02:34Hi.
00:02:37Oh.
00:02:39We've met before.
00:02:40At the gas station.
00:02:42That's right, Carrie.
00:02:45How do you know my name?
00:02:46I warned you about talking on the phone while driving.
00:02:56Hello?
00:02:58Lynette, it's Carrie.
00:02:59I just wanted to find out what you told him.
00:03:01You never could have won that contract without lying through your teeth.
00:03:04Come on.
00:03:05Is it really that hard for you to accept defeat?
00:03:08You stole my client from me, and I promise you, I am going to make you pay for it.
00:03:12So what did you offer Collins to make him switch, huh?
00:03:15Kickbacks?
00:03:15Personal favors?
00:03:17No.
00:03:18He just said he wanted something new.
00:03:21Something he hadn't seen a million times before.
00:03:23You know, something young and hip and interesting.
00:03:27So he accepted my proposal.
00:03:28Oh, that is rich coming from you.
00:03:30Every idea you ever had, you stole from somebody else.
00:03:33You know, if your father wasn't such a big shot in the art world, you never would have even been hired.
00:03:37You're going to fall one day, and when you do, I'm going to be there laughing.
00:03:42Remember that.
00:03:43Since our last conversation, there's been a major change in your existence.
00:03:50Yes.
00:04:03Yeah.
00:04:05I, uh, I got to kick myself out of this dream.
00:04:10Um...
00:04:11I'm afraid it's not a dream.
00:04:19Who, who are you?
00:04:20My name is Henry.
00:04:23I'm here to guide you.
00:04:24What, you mean I'm...
00:04:29Is this heaven?
00:04:32This is Central Park.
00:04:34Heaven is in Central Park?
00:04:37We have an assignment for you.
00:04:39An assignment?
00:04:41Like work?
00:04:44Whatever happened to eternal rest?
00:04:46Oh, well, we all have to pitch in.
00:04:48Keep things moving in the right direction.
00:04:50It's what angels do.
00:04:51Like jury duty.
00:04:53Like angel duty.
00:04:56Okay.
00:04:57So, look, um...
00:04:59So, first of all,
00:05:00I'm an angel.
00:05:03Shouldn't I have wings or something?
00:05:05Oh, trust me.
00:05:06You wouldn't want them.
00:05:07They snag on everything.
00:05:08It's murder trying to get into a compact car.
00:05:14Wait a minute.
00:05:14If you knew about the accident,
00:05:17why didn't you tell me?
00:05:20I wanted you to watch the roads and stay off the phone.
00:05:23That's, that's all I'm permitted to do.
00:05:25First rule is angels can't interfere with free will.
00:05:29So, that's it.
00:05:35My life is over.
00:05:40I didn't even get a chance to do anything.
00:05:42You had a successful career.
00:05:45You bought yourself that big old luxury automobile to celebrate, remember?
00:05:48Yeah.
00:05:52I never got married.
00:05:55I never had a family.
00:05:58I mean, I never even really had a boyfriend.
00:06:02Everyone goes through a regret stage when they first pass over.
00:06:05Yeah, but most people probably have people who are sorry that they died.
00:06:09Your file says your father's still alive.
00:06:10Yeah, right.
00:06:15I'm sure he'll make it to the funeral.
00:06:18He's not too busy on a buying trip in Europe.
00:06:20You two don't get along?
00:06:24I haven't spoken to him in months.
00:06:25Does my father know?
00:06:37Yes.
00:06:38Please contact him.
00:06:39Is he even sad?
00:06:49All the questions about your father will be answered after you've accomplished your mission.
00:06:55Well, trust me.
00:06:58You'll get through this stage pretty quickly.
00:07:00Besides, we're giving you an amazing opportunity.
00:07:08Look, you know, I just lost my life.
00:07:11So do you think I could maybe have a minute to grieve about it?
00:07:13Oh, don't be a drama angel.
00:07:16Life is never ending.
00:07:19Somebody needs your help desperately.
00:07:22Come on.
00:07:27Can't we at least fly or something?
00:07:28New York is the best walking city in the world.
00:07:34So what is this assignment?
00:07:35I'm taking you to him.
00:07:37Him?
00:07:38It's a guy?
00:07:39Yes.
00:07:40He needs guidance and help.
00:07:42What do I do?
00:07:43Guide him and help him.
00:07:45Hello.
00:07:46Hi.
00:07:47I'm new at this.
00:07:49What do I do?
00:07:50I just knock on his door and I say,
00:07:52Hi, I'm here to help and guide you.
00:07:55It'll come to you as you go along.
00:07:56But there are some rules you have to follow.
00:07:59Right.
00:08:00Free will.
00:08:01That's the biggest one.
00:08:02Number two,
00:08:03you can't tell anyone you're an angel.
00:08:06Secret identity.
00:08:07Third,
00:08:08you can't contact anyone from your previous life.
00:08:11No matter how great the temptation.
00:08:14You do this and you'll get into heaven.
00:08:16Come on.
00:08:18It's right over here.
00:08:29Can people see us?
00:08:31Yes.
00:08:33And they can feel us.
00:08:34I just thought,
00:08:35since everyone was ignoring it.
00:08:37It's New York, remember?
00:08:38So, um,
00:08:41are we gonna stop and have a bite to eat first?
00:08:45Your assignment
00:08:45owns this restaurant.
00:08:48There he is.
00:08:48Yes.
00:08:48What's so sad?
00:09:12His name is Scott.
00:09:13And he's fallen on hard times.
00:09:16His restaurant is failing
00:09:17and he may have to close it in a few days.
00:09:19Your job is to convince him
00:09:20that life is worth living.
00:09:22Whoa, hey,
00:09:22I'm not,
00:09:23I'm not really great at pep talks.
00:09:25I was thinking more along the lines
00:09:26of turning his restaurant around.
00:09:28It can feel like a success.
00:09:30Oh,
00:09:31you mean like promoting his business?
00:09:33That's no problem.
00:09:34I mean,
00:09:34that's what I do.
00:09:35Easy peasy.
00:09:36Did I mention there's a deadline?
00:09:38Does everything in heaven have a catch?
00:09:40How long do I have?
00:09:43December 24th.
00:09:44Three weeks from today.
00:09:46Okay.
00:09:46So I have until Christmas?
00:09:48I can work with that.
00:09:50That's good.
00:09:50Uh,
00:09:51maybe I could use the holidays
00:09:52to inspire him,
00:09:53you know,
00:09:53the old sentimental nonsense.
00:09:55He hates Christmas.
00:09:56Of course he does.
00:09:57I'm taking off.
00:09:59Oh,
00:09:59wait,
00:09:59um,
00:10:00how do I find you
00:10:02if I need you?
00:10:03Don't worry.
00:10:05I'll be around.
00:10:06This is as important to me
00:10:08as it is to you.
00:10:08Henry,
00:10:10wait.
00:10:13Are you sure about this?
00:10:16I mean,
00:10:17I'm a newbie.
00:10:18Gary,
00:10:19everything happens for a reason.
00:10:22We have faith in you.
00:10:38Hello?
00:10:47Hello?
00:10:49Hello?
00:10:51Hi.
00:10:52Hi.
00:10:53Um,
00:10:54are you open?
00:10:55Hi,
00:10:55yes,
00:10:56just open it.
00:10:57Here.
00:10:59Please,
00:11:00take a seat.
00:11:00There you go.
00:11:07Oh,
00:11:08sorry,
00:11:09Scott.
00:11:09There was some delay
00:11:10with the subway.
00:11:10We sat in the tunnel
00:11:11for half an hour.
00:11:11That's all right.
00:11:12We just got changed.
00:11:13We have a customer.
00:11:14We got a customer?
00:11:14Yes.
00:11:16Right.
00:11:17Uh,
00:11:18hi.
00:11:19Would you,
00:11:20uh,
00:11:20like to hear today's special?
00:11:21Um,
00:11:22sure.
00:11:23Scott!
00:11:24What's today's special?
00:11:26Chicken picante
00:11:27and a bed of rice.
00:11:29Um,
00:11:29that sounds great.
00:11:31I love that.
00:11:31Okay,
00:11:32great.
00:11:32I'll get the coffee.
00:11:33Okay,
00:11:33change today.
00:11:34Rita,
00:11:35come here,
00:11:35Jessie.
00:11:40Here's your coffee.
00:11:42Do you want a quick?
00:11:43Yeah.
00:11:44Okay.
00:11:49Hey.
00:11:50Scott,
00:11:50you asked me to remind you
00:11:51to put up your Christmas decorations?
00:11:52That's right.
00:11:53Customers expect it.
00:11:54I know,
00:11:55I know.
00:11:55Most people enjoy decorating
00:11:58for Christmas.
00:11:59Yeah,
00:11:59well,
00:11:59most people have a reason
00:12:00to celebrate.
00:12:01You don't?
00:12:02Well,
00:12:02look around.
00:12:05I don't know.
00:12:06I'm not hard to believe.
00:12:08Yeah,
00:12:08me too.
00:12:09Okay.
00:12:11Here you go,
00:12:12hon.
00:12:12Wow.
00:12:13That was fast.
00:12:15Always is.
00:12:16Enjoy.
00:12:24What is this?
00:12:25Huh?
00:12:26I don't know.
00:12:29You sure you don't want to do this?
00:12:30You're doing a good job.
00:12:32Yeah.
00:12:41Hey,
00:12:41there you are.
00:12:42Oh!
00:12:45Well,
00:12:46little Miss Abby
00:12:47received an outstanding report card today.
00:12:51Is that right?
00:12:51Yeah.
00:12:53Whoa.
00:12:55I think somebody deserves a homemade cookie, huh?
00:12:58Don't worry, Betsy.
00:12:59I got one for you, too.
00:13:00Yeah,
00:13:00you know I can't resist.
00:13:03Can I talk to you for a second?
00:13:04Oh,
00:13:04sure.
00:13:05Hey,
00:13:05Rita,
00:13:06you got it.
00:13:06She said,
00:13:08mm-hmm.
00:13:13Here's the deal.
00:13:14I got a call from my daughter last night.
00:13:16Is everything okay?
00:13:17Oh, yeah.
00:13:17No,
00:13:18everything's wonderful.
00:13:19Actually,
00:13:20she's been offered a job.
00:13:22Um,
00:13:23but it,
00:13:23she has to start my...
00:13:24Good cookie?
00:13:25The best.
00:13:26It's my grandpa's special recipe.
00:13:28What's your name,
00:13:29kid?
00:13:30Abigail,
00:13:30but everyone calls me Abby.
00:13:32What's yours?
00:13:33Carrie.
00:13:34Everyone calls me Carrie.
00:13:35I'm sorry,
00:13:37but I just,
00:13:38it's my grandkids,
00:13:39you know,
00:13:39and I just,
00:13:40I can't let my daughter dance.
00:13:41And I totally understand
00:13:42you'd be more than generous
00:13:43with your time,
00:13:43Betsy.
00:13:46Abby,
00:13:47guess what?
00:13:48You get to hang with me today.
00:13:50Dad,
00:13:50it's so boring,
00:13:51you're safe.
00:13:52We'll make it fun,
00:13:52I promise.
00:13:55I'll tell you what,
00:13:55I'd like to take my cookie to go.
00:13:57Sure.
00:13:58Actually,
00:13:59I'll get one of those,
00:14:00too,
00:14:00for dessert.
00:14:01Best in town.
00:14:03That's the word on the street.
00:14:05Thanks,
00:14:07dear.
00:14:07See you later.
00:14:08Okay.
00:14:17Hey,
00:14:18chocolate face,
00:14:18go wash up.
00:14:21Wow,
00:14:22it's really come down out there.
00:14:24Is that why the lunchtime crowd
00:14:25is so light?
00:14:26Yeah,
00:14:26well,
00:14:26usually there's a few more regulars.
00:14:28Well,
00:14:28I certainly don't want to go out in that.
00:14:31Would you,
00:14:31um,
00:14:32mind if I hang out here for a bit?
00:14:33No problem,
00:14:34I'll get your brief up.
00:14:36Great.
00:14:38So is, uh,
00:14:39Betsy your babysitter?
00:14:41No,
00:14:41neighbor.
00:14:43And, uh,
00:14:44thankfully she's great with kids.
00:14:46I can't really afford
00:14:46childcare right now.
00:14:48Well,
00:14:49maybe since I'm snowbound,
00:14:50I could help out a bit.
00:14:52Oh,
00:14:53that's okay,
00:14:53I don't have to do anything.
00:14:53It's not like you're taking up a table
00:14:54for somebody else.
00:14:59Hey,
00:14:59Abby,
00:15:00you want to help me put up
00:15:01some Christmas decorations?
00:15:02Awesome.
00:15:03Really,
00:15:03you don't have to do anything.
00:15:05It's fine.
00:15:06I don't mind.
00:15:08Let someone help you out.
00:15:09It's Christmas.
00:15:10Okay.
00:15:11Ah,
00:15:11you can help me with these napkins.
00:15:13Great.
00:15:14Nice work.
00:15:27Nice work.
00:15:31Nice work.
00:15:44Nice work.
00:16:45Have you ever thought about putting a bit more promotion into the place?
00:16:49Promotion costs money, which I don't have because I don't have enough business, which is probably why I can't promote the place.
00:16:57Well, I mean, this is just a thought, but what if I help out?
00:17:02I'm an event planner, which is basically the same thing as promoting a business.
00:17:07Thanks, but like I said, I just, I don't have the money.
00:17:10It's okay. I recently left my agency and I'm starting out on my own. This could be a good trial run for me.
00:17:17That's really kind of you. I just wouldn't feel right. You're working for nothing.
00:17:20Then what about this? How about we look at the books in a month and you can give me 10% of whatever increase in business is due to my efforts?
00:17:29All right. That sounds fair.
00:17:36Great. Well, we have a deal. I'm going to make this place famous. You'll see.
00:17:41Well, look, I guess we should shove off a little one here. Hey, sweetie. Time to wake up. Come on. We've got to go. Put your jacket on, all right?
00:17:53I had fun today. I think Abby and I might have a future in decorating.
00:17:56Yeah. Well, you guys did a great job. Thanks again for looking after her.
00:18:01Oh, no. It's my pleasure.
00:18:05Which way are you headed?
00:18:07Just up the street.
00:18:08Okay. Well, me too. We could walk you out.
00:18:11I'd like that.
00:18:14I'm, uh, Carrie Blackford, by the way.
00:18:17Oh, Scott Walker. I'm sorry.
00:18:19Now, we're not strangers anymore.
00:18:20No, I guess we're not.
00:18:22I'll grab her bag.
00:18:23Okay. Thank you.
00:18:25After you.
00:18:26I've got to get my hands full.
00:18:30You know, I'm kind of at loose ends right now.
00:18:32So, if you're looking for a babysitter, maybe I could take care of Abby.
00:18:38I don't think I could actually do that.
00:18:40No, it's okay. It would be fun.
00:18:43Actually, I had a really great time today.
00:18:45I'd always wanted to have a little girl of my own someday.
00:18:49Oh, can't you still?
00:18:51No.
00:18:52Oh, I'm sorry.
00:18:54It's okay.
00:18:54I'm told the regrets phase is temporary.
00:18:59Good.
00:19:00Well, this is me.
00:19:04So, um, what do you think?
00:19:06Well, to be honest with you, until Betsy gets back, it'd be a really big help.
00:19:11Great. Well, let's plan on it then.
00:19:13Okay.
00:19:14Look, are you sure I can't walk you home?
00:19:15No, I'm fine. I'm just...
00:19:17Besides, you've got to get that little one to bed.
00:19:19Okay.
00:19:20I'll see you tomorrow then.
00:19:25Have a good night.
00:19:26You too.
00:19:26Thanks.
00:19:27Wait up.
00:19:38Wait up.
00:19:48I've had to leave to you.
00:19:52I've had to leave to you.
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