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Christmas Next Door (2017) is a heartwarming holiday movie about love, family, and the magic of the Christmas season. The story follows a busy writer who rediscovers the joy of the holidays when his cheerful neighbor helps him embrace the true spirit of giving, kindness, and togetherness. Filled with laughter, warmth, and festive moments, Christmas Next Door is a feel-good story that reminds us of the importance of love, family, and finding happiness in simple things.
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00:00:30Nice decorations. I think you missed a spot. I can still see a piece of your lawn.
00:00:48Well, I like your decorations, too. In case you hadn't noticed, it is Christmas time.
00:00:53Why could you not notice on this street? Me? I like to do my own thing.
00:00:57Which is?
00:00:57Hmm. Nothing, I guess.
00:01:01Have a good day.
00:01:02Okay, April. One more decoration and you will officially be over the top. Um, there can never
00:01:28be too many decorations. Oh, my God. You still have these?
00:01:40Yeah, forever. Do you remember why Mom and Dad gave me these?
00:01:45Yes, I do. It was so that you could get your picture taken with Santa Claus, even though
00:01:49you were too old to sit on his lap at the mall. And you cried all the way home. No, I'm sorry.
00:01:55You can never be too old to sit on Santa's lap. Mm-hmm. Oh, Elaine, here. Take a picture
00:01:59for me to send Mom. Okay.
00:02:00Okay. She will love it. Okay. One, two, three. Love that. Where is that coming from?
00:02:12Two doors down. It's my new neighbor. From what I can tell, he's a real, uh, mm-hmm.
00:02:17Yeah, if it's not him and his buddies, it's him in his sports car. Oh. Mm-hmm. It's a shame
00:02:22you can't choose your neighbors. No. And he, he's the only one on this entire block who won't
00:02:29put decorations in his front yard. Like, like, not even a little bit. Really? Nothing.
00:02:33Nothing. Like, not even one thing.
00:02:35So, what about that glass of wine you promised me? That I can do. Mom's gonna be really happy
00:02:45to hear you have a boyfriend. What? He looks really cute in this picture. I love you.
00:02:52I'm gonna score right here. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Oh, they're going deep. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:02:57Yo! You okay? What? Here it is. Here it is. What? What? That's terrible.
00:03:04Gah! Let's pass it. Pass me another slice of pepperoni.
00:03:08Hey, Ted, how are the kids? Doing well. Doing well. Speaking of, anyone know where you can
00:03:13find one of those talking furry Murray toys? Yeah, forget it, man. Those are the hottest
00:03:17toy this year. I know. My kid wants one for Christmas. We can't find them anywhere.
00:03:20My wife found one online, but you don't want to know how much we paid for that thing, man.
00:03:25I think you're already paying for it, buddy. Really? Seriously.
00:03:29Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. You do not know what you're missing, my friend.
00:03:31Yeah. When you see the smiles on their face on Christmas morning, it makes it worth it.
00:03:34It says the guy wearing a Santa hat. Get this thing off.
00:03:38Look, it's not like I don't like kids. Crazy about my sisters.
00:03:42Then why'd you buy this big house? More wall space for my book jackets.
00:03:46So, Uncle Eric, what are you doing for Christmas? Going skiing again?
00:03:50Not this year. Bridget's not much for outdoor sports.
00:03:53Wait a minute, wait a minute. Who's Bridget?
00:03:55His latest girlfriend? Whoa, whoa, whoa. Pump the brakes.
00:03:59You know, she's not technically a girlfriend. We've only been going out for a few months.
00:04:02Plus, I got to stick around to finish my book. Deadline's the end of the month.
00:04:05Where's that going? Eh, you know. Another best seller, I take it.
00:04:10Who wants another beer? Mmm.
00:04:14Got any more of that guacamole? Yeah, that was good stuff. Where'd you get it?
00:04:17I made it. It's one of the recipes for my book. Oh yeah, that's right. You didn't read it, did you?
00:04:23You're gonna make someone a great wife someday.
00:04:26Game's back on.
00:04:29So, there is something that I want to talk to you about.
00:04:33Let's see, propose.
00:04:35No.
00:04:36If he had, we'd be drinking champagne right now.
00:04:39Well, tell me, what is it? What do you want to tell me?
00:04:44Okay, it's about the orchestra.
00:04:46So, Ivan Samuels is retiring at the end of the season.
00:04:50And they're starting auditions soon.
00:04:52And? Why are you telling me?
00:04:59Because I think you should audition.
00:05:01Wait, no. Are you serious?
00:05:07No. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:05:11You know what happens to me when I audition.
00:05:14So you get the hiccups.
00:05:16I bet you they wouldn't even notice.
00:05:18Do you remember the ninth grade recital auditions?
00:05:21Yeah.
00:05:23Oh, yeah.
00:05:28Yeah.
00:05:29Mm-hmm.
00:05:30Oh, I mean, there's gotta be a way to get over that.
00:05:33No, I have tried everything.
00:05:35Just think about it.
00:05:36How awesome it would be if you got in and we could play together.
00:05:39I mean, it's always been our dream.
00:05:42Look, there is a saying.
00:05:44Those who can do and those who can't teach.
00:05:47Look, you're a good teacher, April,
00:05:49but you're a great violinist.
00:05:51You're just afraid to find that out.
00:05:53No.
00:05:54No.
00:05:55I am afraid to audition.
00:05:56There was a clear difference there.
00:05:58Enough about me.
00:06:00How are you?
00:06:01And Steve?
00:06:02How's the restaurant?
00:06:03Good.
00:06:04It's his first Christmas since he bought the restaurant,
00:06:07so he's just working around the clock.
00:06:19Hey, Mom.
00:06:20How are you?
00:06:21I'm fine, but your niece and nephew were a little disappointed
00:06:23you didn't make it over here yesterday.
00:06:25I told you I would try and make it by,
00:06:29but it turns out some of the guys came by for the game,
00:06:31and well, you know.
00:06:33How about stopping by today?
00:06:35Oof.
00:06:36Sorry, I can't.
00:06:37I got a meeting with my agent,
00:06:38and then I have some writing I need to get done.
00:06:40When are Dana and Bruce coming home?
00:06:42Your sister and brother-in-law will be home day after tomorrow.
00:06:45Well, I'll try to make it over there before then.
00:06:47I promise.
00:06:48Eric, don't let the kids down.
00:06:50They want to spend some time with their uncle.
00:06:52Don't make me feel guilty or anything.
00:06:55Isn't that what mothers do best?
00:06:57See you soon, sweetheart.
00:06:59All right.
00:07:00Bye, Mom.
00:07:05Another extension.
00:07:06Look, Eric, we've already gotten you two.
00:07:09I don't think the publisher would go for it.
00:07:11Why not?
00:07:12I'm one of their best-selling authors, right?
00:07:14I'll give it a try.
00:07:16Just between us, what's taking you so long?
00:07:18I mean, it's not like you're writing War of Peace.
00:07:21What's that supposed to mean?
00:07:23Oh, come on, Eric.
00:07:24I ripped you for 10 years.
00:07:26These books are pretty formulaic.
00:07:28Honestly, why are you having such a hard time all of a sudden?
00:07:32Honestly?
00:07:33Mm-hmm.
00:07:34I think I'm finally getting tired of writing the same thing.
00:07:37No, that's not good.
00:07:39Uh-uh.
00:07:41No.
00:07:42No.
00:08:03Oh, good job, sweetie.
00:08:05Just remember, you want to keep the bow between the fingerboard and the bridge.
00:08:08It's very important.
00:08:10Okay, let's try it again.
00:08:38Hey, she did great today.
00:08:46Oh, great.
00:08:47Did you have fun, huh?
00:08:49Afternoon, April.
00:08:51Conrad?
00:08:52I really must commend you on your decorations this year.
00:08:55Aw, thank you.
00:08:58Now, if we could just get everyone else on board.
00:09:00Oh, I think he's a lost cause.
00:09:05I mean, would it really be that much trouble
00:09:07too?
00:09:09Oh, my God.
00:09:37Afternoon, Mr. Redford.
00:09:59Glad I ran into you.
00:10:01Really? Why's that?
00:10:03The neighbors have generously offered to decorate your front yard.
00:10:08You won't even have to lift a finger.
00:10:10Thanks anyway.
00:10:11But I happen to like my house just the way it is.
00:10:13That's why I bought it.
00:10:15Maybe just a couple of strings.
00:10:16No, thanks. I'm good.
00:10:25Hey, Nick.
00:10:26How's the writing coming?
00:10:27It's not.
00:10:29Well, you better find some inspiration fast,
00:10:31because the publisher says no more extensions.
00:10:37Uh, you all right?
00:10:52Oh, just a moment.
00:10:54Excellent. Beautiful presentation.
00:10:55Oh, hey, sorry. I am late, boss.
00:11:05Boss? You could get used to that.
00:11:08Don't get used to that.
00:11:10So, what's up?
00:11:11The groom had cold feet.
00:11:12I had to start the wedding march three times
00:11:14before he walked down the aisle.
00:11:16Huh.
00:11:16Well, I've, uh, got to, um...
00:11:23Coming.
00:11:26Your blind date had to leave.
00:11:28What blind date?
00:11:29Oh, he's a friend of Steve's.
00:11:30He's an ER doctor.
00:11:32We thought you two might hit it off,
00:11:34but he got called out on an emergency, so...
00:11:37Mm-hmm.
00:11:38Don't you two ever stop?
00:11:41No.
00:11:41Looks like a full house tonight.
00:11:46Minus one.
00:11:47Oh, another potential husband down the drain.
00:11:55Isn't this everything I told you it would be?
00:11:57Yeah, it's, uh, very...
00:11:59Romantic.
00:12:00I know.
00:12:01I know.
00:12:01That's my neighbor.
00:12:24Where?
00:12:26Violinist.
00:12:28A teacher with all those annoying students?
00:12:30I didn't say they were all bad.
00:12:32Huh.
00:12:35So, are we doing anything for New Year's?
00:12:40I haven't even thought about Christmas.
00:12:42All I can think about these days
00:12:43is the looming deadline for my book.
00:12:46Well, maybe we can go to the black and white ball
00:12:47at the Walker Museum?
00:12:49Yeah, about that.
00:12:50Any requests?
00:13:11We'd appreciate it if you could play at someone else's table.
00:13:14We're just trying to have a quiet dinner.
00:13:15Oh, of course.
00:13:17I'm so sorry.
00:13:17I didn't mean to disturb you.
00:13:19The way my students obviously have.
00:13:25I guess she heard.
00:13:30What was that all about?
00:13:32That's my neighbor.
00:13:33You know, the one who won't decorate for Christmas?
00:13:36Oh.
00:13:37I guess he's not much of a music lover.
00:13:39He's kind of cute, though.
00:13:48Hello?
00:13:49Mom?
00:13:49Hey, how's my favorite daughter?
00:13:51As your only daughter, that joke never gets old.
00:13:55Shouldn't you be getting on a plane right now?
00:13:57Yeah.
00:13:58Uh, about that, our flight was canceled.
00:14:00Uh, actually, all of the flights were canceled.
00:14:03There is a massive snowstorm, and everything's been shut down.
00:14:07Oh, my.
00:14:08Listen, how are the kids?
00:14:10Good, good.
00:14:10They're sleeping.
00:14:11Uh, Bruce is on the phone trying to find out when we might get a flight back.
00:14:15Well, don't you worry about anything.
00:14:16They can stay with me as long as you need.
00:14:18You're saying it's going to be four or five days.
00:14:19Maybe even a week before the airport reopens.
00:14:21A week.
00:14:23Oh, my goodness.
00:14:24Mom, did you hear that?
00:14:25I did.
00:14:26We might not make it back in time for Christmas.
00:14:28We've never missed a Christmas with the kids before.
00:14:31Sarah, do you mind looking after the kids for another few days?
00:14:34Of course not.
00:14:35You know I love to have them.
00:14:37Thanks, Mom.
00:14:38Love you.
00:14:38Bye.
00:14:39Take care, you two.
00:14:52Oh, I did not think we were going to make it out of there in one piece.
00:14:57Remind me not to do any more Christmas shopping.
00:15:01At least for a while.
00:15:03I can't believe after all of that shopping and I still don't have all of my presents.
00:15:06I mean, I'm done.
00:15:07The last few things I bought were for me.
00:15:10Oh, do you have time for tea?
00:15:12The Carlisle's doing their special Christmas tea again this year.
00:15:15Oh, I wish I could.
00:15:16But I have to go to rehearsal.
00:15:18No.
00:15:20Oh, before I forget, I have something for you.
00:15:22Oh, what is it?
00:15:24It's an early Christmas present.
00:15:25Oh.
00:15:28I don't understand.
00:15:29What is it?
00:15:29It's the date and time of your audition.
00:15:33I didn't agree to this.
00:15:35What have you got to lose?
00:15:38Oh, are we still on for skating this week?
00:15:41Uh, yeah.
00:15:42Okay.
00:15:43Bye.
00:15:43Ready?
00:16:13Hi, Mom.
00:16:17Hello?
00:16:18Before you say anything, I was gonna try to make it over there later today to see the kids.
00:16:22You have to come over now.
00:16:24Why? What's wrong?
00:16:25Oh, I think it's the flu. I'm feeling achy all over, and I think I have a fever, and I'm in no condition to look after the kids.
00:16:33So you're gonna have to come and pick them up.
00:16:36Oh, I could take them for a day, but aren't Dana and Bruce gonna be back tomorrow?
00:16:40No, they're stuck in Norway.
00:16:43What does that mean exactly?
00:16:45Haven't you been listening to the news?
00:16:47No, I've been trying to write a book.
00:16:49Northern Europe is covered in a blanket of snow they're calling the snowstorm of the century.
00:16:55So you're gonna have to come over here and pick up the kids and look after them until I'm better or until Dana and Bruce get back, whichever comes first.
00:17:05Eric?
00:17:06Are you still there?
00:17:08Yeah, uh, how long does the flu usually last?
00:17:12Oh, at my age, who knows?
00:17:15Why would anyone hold a business conference in Norway in the middle of the winter?
00:17:20Well, you're gonna have to ask Bruce that when you see him.
00:17:23Look, honey, the kids are all packed up. You just get here as soon as you can.
00:17:27Check, please.
00:17:45Oh!
00:17:46Brought you some soup.
00:17:47Oh, thank you, sweetheart. That was very thoughtful.
00:17:50Mom, are you sure I should be taking the kids? You know how bad my luck is around this time of year.
00:17:55Are you still convinced you've got that Christmas jinx?
00:17:58Why do you think I've gone out of town the past four years?
00:18:01Well, you're stuck in town now. Maybe you'll finally get over it.
00:18:05Kids! Your Uncle Eric is here! Come on! Okay, bye! Be good, you two!
00:18:10Bye, Grandma!
00:18:11Be well!
00:18:12Who's ready to have some fun with her Uncle Eric?
00:18:18We're not going to fit in there.
00:18:20Well, let's not jump to conclusions.
00:18:22I'm not sitting on anyone's lap.
00:18:25I wasn't thinking that. We'll figure it out.
00:18:29Mom's car is just in the garage and it can fit all of us.
00:18:42Nice driving, Uncle Eric.
00:18:54What? I'm not used to driving this boat.
00:18:56Whoa.
00:18:58Here, let me take that for you. You're my new favorite.
00:19:01He's on the master.
00:19:04You're sleeping in the basement.
00:19:07Whoa.
00:19:11Here we are. Just, uh, get comfortable.
00:19:15Mi casa su casa.
00:19:17You've got no Christmas decorations.
00:19:19Not that comfortable.
00:19:21How come you don't have a Christmas tree?
00:19:23It's, uh, long story.
00:19:25Don't you like Christmas?
00:19:27Not particularly, no.
00:19:29How come?
00:19:31I'll tell you when you're older.
00:19:33Give me that.
00:19:34But, Uncle Eric, if we don't have a Christmas tree,
00:19:37how will Sansa find us?
00:19:39Well, maybe he's, uh, got GPS or something.
00:19:43And if we don't have a tree,
00:19:45where will we put all the presents?
00:19:47What presents?
00:19:49And we always decorate the tree and string popcorn.
00:19:51And we have to make Christmas cookies to leave for Santa.
00:19:54And we always hang our stockings and build a snowman.
00:19:57Come on, shells.
00:19:59We're gonna have a great time, I promise.
00:20:01How?
00:20:03I don't know.
00:20:05Let me think about it for a minute.
00:20:07You got any ideas?
00:20:09Make Christmas for us.
00:20:11Um.
00:20:13Right.
00:20:15Uh, Eric, are you okay?
00:20:17Yep, yep, I'm, uh...
00:20:19Uh, how are you doing?
00:20:21Uh, Eric, are you okay?
00:20:23Yep, yep, I'm, uh...
00:20:25Uh, how are the kids?
00:20:27Um, probably, probably, probably still sleeping.
00:20:31Look, I really can't thank you enough.
00:20:33Well, I don't think your kids are gonna feel the same way.
00:20:35Uh, why is that?
00:20:37You know I don't do Christmas.
00:20:39I know it's asking a lot, but...
00:20:41Could you maybe just get them a Christmas tree?
00:20:43That is a big ask.
00:20:44Okay, Romeo, come back.
00:20:46Okay, let's go.
00:20:47Let's go.
00:20:48Let's go.
00:20:49Let's go.
00:20:50Let's go.
00:20:51Let's go.
00:20:52Let's go.
00:20:53Let's go.
00:20:54Oh, let's go.
00:20:55Let's go.
00:20:56Let's go.
00:20:57Let's go.
00:20:58Let's go.
00:20:59Let's go.
00:21:00Let's go.
00:21:01Let's go.
00:21:02Let's go.
00:21:03That's a big ask.
00:21:04Okay, Romeo. Listen, they're the only niece and nephew you've got.
00:21:17How about this one?
00:21:19No.
00:21:22Oh, this one's nice, right? It's not too small.
00:21:26It is too small.
00:21:28Okay, what'd you have in mind?
00:21:30Something a lot bigger.
00:21:33Are you kidding me?
00:21:37This thing looks like it belongs in Rockefeller Center.
00:21:39It's just like the ones Mom and Dad always get.
00:21:42Are you sure?
00:21:43I don't recall them being this big.
00:21:48Fine.
00:21:49Excuse me.
00:21:51We'll take this one.
00:21:53Okay, wait, no.
00:21:55I will get all of the ingredients from the Christmas cookies then.
00:21:58Okay, good.
00:21:59Oh, can you play at the restaurant on Wednesday night?
00:22:02Can't. I am playing at an anniversary party.
00:22:05That's too bad.
00:22:06Why? What are you up to?
00:22:09Steve maybe got the ER doctor to come back on Wednesday night.
00:22:13He was gonna make a special menu and everything.
00:22:16Maybe we could do it Thursday night instead?
00:22:18That might work.
00:22:20I am playing at a court at my Christmas party that afternoon, but I could probably get there by 7.
00:22:26Oh, have you given any more thought to the audition?
00:22:29Opportunities do not come around like this every day.
00:22:31I know.
00:22:33And I am thinking about it.
00:22:35Okay.
00:22:36Good.
00:22:37I love you.
00:22:38I love you.
00:22:39Brat.
00:22:40Yeah, whatever.
00:22:41All right.
00:22:42I got this.
00:22:48Be careful.
00:22:49Oh.
00:22:50Oh, shit.
00:22:51That wasn't good.
00:22:52Oh, wow.
00:22:53That is quite a tree you have there.
00:22:55Tell me about it.
00:22:56We picked it out ourselves.
00:22:57I like your decorations.
00:22:59Aw, thank you.
00:23:00Your kids?
00:23:01No.
00:23:02No.
00:23:03I don't have kids.
00:23:04This is my niece and nephew, Chelsea and Liam.
00:23:06Hi.
00:23:07Hey, Chelsea.
00:23:08Hey, Liam.
00:23:09Sorry.
00:23:10I don't know your name.
00:23:11April.
00:23:12And your uncle?
00:23:13Eric.
00:23:14Eric Redford.
00:23:15Nice to meet you.
00:23:16Uh, can I help you carry this?
00:23:18That'd be great.
00:23:19Thanks.
00:23:22You think Conrad will notice?
00:23:24He notices everything.
00:23:26Here.
00:23:27I got the door.
00:23:29At least you're better at this than you're driving.
00:23:31Oh, it's gonna take a lot of ornaments to fill up this tree.
00:23:35We forgot to buy ornaments.
00:23:37Can't you just pretend it has ornaments?
00:23:39I mean, you're kids.
00:23:40Use your imagination.
00:23:41I don't think I can pretend that good.
00:23:44Oh, come on, Chels.
00:23:46The smell alone's plenty Christmassy, right?
00:23:51Am I right?
00:23:52No.
00:23:53Look, I have a lot of extra ornaments at my house that you can use.
00:23:56Of course you do.
00:23:57Bet the inside of your house looks like Santa's workshop.
00:23:59Close to it.
00:24:01Wow!
00:24:02Can we go over there and see it?
00:24:04Maybe another time, Chelsea.
00:24:06I got a lot of work to do.
00:24:07Well, that's okay.
00:24:08I can take them.
00:24:09I'm sure they'll really love it.
00:24:10That's what I'm afraid of.
00:24:11Please.
00:24:12Please.
00:24:13Go ahead.
00:24:14All right, come on, guys.
00:24:15I'll be here with the tree.
00:24:16Thanks.
00:24:17Look.
00:24:18Bye, Uncle Ed.
00:24:19Try not to break anything.
00:24:20I'll just be here setting up the Christmas tree.
00:24:22Fun, fun, fun.
00:24:24All by myself.
00:24:40Whoa.
00:24:41That's a lot of Christmas decorations.
00:24:46Did somebody ask for Christmas decorations?
00:24:48I love the reindeer.
00:24:49Gosh.
00:24:50Here, we should put that in your hat.
00:24:51What do you think about this?
00:24:52Turn on the lights.
00:24:53Oh, you guys have a special job of decorating.
00:24:54You definitely need more ornaments, you guys.
00:24:55Do we have paper?
00:24:56I'd like to try more ornaments.
00:24:57We can get some Christmas tree.
00:24:58We can get some Christmas tree.
00:24:59Oh, you guys have a special job of decorating.
00:25:00You definitely need more ornaments, you guys.
00:25:01Do we have paper?
00:25:02I'd like to try more ornaments.
00:25:03We can get some Christmas tree.
00:25:04Would you mind turning that down?
00:25:05Good job.
00:25:06It's face right here.
00:25:07Right there.
00:25:08What's your favorite ornament, guys?
00:25:09Whoa, whoa.
00:25:10Hey, that is exactly how I broke my leg six years ago.
00:25:12Is that why you don't like Christmas?
00:25:13One of the reasons.
00:25:14Well, what do you think?
00:25:15Is it possible it's getting bigger?
00:25:16We haven't even turned on the lights yet.
00:25:17Well, who wants to do the honors?
00:25:18Maybe Uncle Eric?
00:25:19How about Chelsea?
00:25:20Wow.
00:25:21Wow is right.
00:25:49That's the most beautiful Christmas tree I've ever seen.
00:25:57Yeah, yeah, it looks pretty good.
00:26:01Well, I should probably get going.
00:26:03Thank you guys for letting me help you decorate the tree.
00:26:06I'll walk you out.
00:26:07Okay.
00:26:08I feel like it needs more sparkly things.
00:26:10Yes.
00:26:14Hey, uh, thanks for doing all that for my niece and nephew.
00:26:18Well, I guess it's no secret that I love Christmas,
00:26:21and the way I look at it,
00:26:23I just got the chance to decorate a second Christmas tree, so...
00:26:26You remind me of someone I used to know.
00:26:28What?
00:26:29She was crazy about Christmas, too.
00:26:33Well, I hope I didn't bring back any bad memories.
00:26:36Well, that's a whole other reason why I don't like Christmas.
00:26:39But you made the kids very happy.
00:26:41I just hope it lasts until my sister and her husband get back
00:26:43so I can finish my book.
00:26:45Well, it was my pleasure.
00:26:47Good luck with that book.
00:26:49Thanks.
00:26:50Good luck with that book.
00:26:52Thanks.
00:26:53Where's the Mano locked into a house?
00:26:54I'm sorry, I'll turn it back for you.
00:26:55You ought to suppose...
00:26:56You're dead.
00:26:57Maybe there's moreuppλη
00:27:11You're dead, right?
00:27:12You're dead.
00:27:13Not dead.
00:27:14You're dead.
00:27:15You're dead.
00:27:16You're dead.
00:27:17I'm dead, don'tYou're dead,
00:27:18you're dead.
00:27:19You're dead.
00:27:20What's going on?
00:27:32Maybe you can tell me.
00:27:33Found this thing in my front lawn.
00:27:36You happen to know how he got here?
00:27:37No.
00:27:38I've never seen him before.
00:27:40What are you going to do with him?
00:27:41Curb him.
00:27:42Hopefully whoever put him here will take him back.
00:27:48I can see you.
00:27:51Would it really be so hard for you to get into the Christmas spirit?
00:27:54I mean, just like a little bit?
00:27:55What do you call that Christmas tree that's taken up half my living room?
00:27:58Because I call that Christmas spirit.
00:28:00And then some.
00:28:03Maybe there's hope for you yet.
00:28:05Hope for me.
00:28:15Come in.
00:28:17Hey.
00:28:18Hey.
00:28:18Oh, did I tell you I talked to Mom last night?
00:28:21She's coming on Christmas Day.
00:28:23I know.
00:28:23I am so excited to see her.
00:28:25She's going to be so happy.
00:28:27She misses the snow so much now that she's in Florida.
00:28:29I know.
00:28:30Thank you so much for letting me keep Steve's presence here.
00:28:33Oh, yeah.
00:28:34No problem.
00:28:35Oh, I noticed your cute neighbor has a Santa Claus on his lawn.
00:28:39Did he, uh...
00:28:40Did he come around?
00:28:42No, not really.
00:28:44But he did put up a Christmas tree for his niece and nephew while they're staying with him.
00:28:48It's so cute.
00:28:50How do you know that?
00:28:51Oh, I met him when he knocked over Conrad's reindeer with his tree.
00:28:56Come again?
00:28:57Uh...
00:28:57It was not...
00:28:59It was his thing.
00:29:00But, um...
00:29:01You know, it turns out he's not really that bad of a guy.
00:29:04And you found out all of this from a short conversation on his front lawn.
00:29:09Easy.
00:29:10I helped him carry in the Christmas tree.
00:29:13And then I helped him decorate.
00:29:14And it was...
00:29:16It's no big deal.
00:29:18Stop.
00:29:21So?
00:29:22Who is he?
00:29:24Uh, well, his name is Eric Redford.
00:29:28He's a writer.
00:29:29And he...
00:29:30Wait.
00:29:31Eric Redford.
00:29:32Are you serious?
00:29:34Why?
00:29:35Have you heard of him?
00:29:37Only because of Steve.
00:29:39Steve owns, like, all of his books.
00:29:41And his books are part of the reason why Steve still has not proposed.
00:29:45Well, what kind of books does he write?
00:29:48Oh, only the kind that give men great reasons to stay single.
00:29:52Uh-huh.
00:29:53Yeah.
00:29:55That makes sense.
00:29:56So how's it going over there?
00:29:58So far so good.
00:29:59See, I told you there was no such thing as the Christmas jinx.
00:30:03How's the book coming?
00:30:04Slowly.
00:30:06How are you feeling?
00:30:08You ready to take the kids back soon?
00:30:10Oh.
00:30:11I wish I could, honey.
00:30:13But this flu has really knocked me out.
00:30:16I better go.
00:30:17I'll see you soon.
00:30:19Talk to you soon.
00:30:36I'm working.
00:30:37Hot on your tail.
00:30:43Nitrous.
00:30:46Here I come.
00:30:47Yep.
00:30:47Oh, making the pass.
00:30:50Look, there's a finish line.
00:30:52Yes, come on, come on.
00:30:52Did you give me the bump controller?
00:30:54No, you're just not going.
00:30:54My controller's not working.
00:30:55Come on, come on, come on.
00:30:56Eric, is that helping?
00:30:57Yes, who's going to win?
00:30:58Who's going to win?
00:30:58Who's going to win?
00:30:59Yes, I win.
00:31:02There you go, buddy.
00:31:03You did pretty good.
00:31:04Hey, don't touch that.
00:31:05Can I play?
00:31:07Uh, no.
00:31:08It's almost time for bed.
00:31:09And I have some writing to do tonight.
00:31:12Come on.
00:31:13Uncle Eric, when are you going to buy your Christmas presents?
00:31:17Last minute.
00:31:18Why?
00:31:20Don't worry.
00:31:21You're on my list.
00:31:22It's not that.
00:31:23Well, then what's the problem?
00:31:24We have to buy our Christmas presents for Mom and Dad.
00:31:27Yeah, could you take us shopping?
00:31:29Sure, I can do that.
00:31:30Come with me.
00:31:31This is how I shop for Christmas every year.
00:31:41Gift cards.
00:31:42It makes life so much easier.
00:31:44That's not how we shop.
00:31:47We need art supplies, glue, paper, and glitter.
00:31:51You make your presents.
00:31:53Yeah, some of them.
00:31:54And besides, don't you need gifts for, like, Mom and Dad and Grandma and your friends and us?
00:32:01Can I just get you guys gift cards, too?
00:32:03No.
00:32:07It's eight days until Christmas.
00:32:09The stores are going to be packed.
00:32:11But we have to see Santa Claus.
00:32:12And that's where he is.
00:32:15Santa Claus.
00:32:18Oh, like, Jolly.
00:32:19Yeah, no, no, I get it, ma'am.
00:32:22Please, Uncle Eric.
00:32:24Please.
00:32:25All right.
00:32:26Go get ready for bed.
00:32:37Hey, Bridget.
00:32:38Good morning.
00:32:40You're not calling to cancel lunch, are you?
00:32:42How about we go Christmas shopping instead?
00:32:44I would love that.
00:32:45Great.
00:32:45Oh, and by the way, I have my niece and nephew, so they'll be coming, too.
00:32:48Oh.
00:32:50Is that okay?
00:32:51Oh, yeah, sure.
00:32:52I love gifts.
00:32:53Well, we'll pick you up at noon.
00:32:57Yes, of course.
00:33:01Christmas shopping.
00:33:04Isn't that a little traditional for you?
00:33:06I suppose I deserve that.
00:33:08Liam and Chelsea guilted me at the table.
00:33:10Oh, are they here?
00:33:11Yeah, they're, uh, waiting in line to visit Santa.
00:33:15My friend Bridget's over there with them.
00:33:18I thought I'd use the time to buy my mom a gift, but I don't even know where to begin.
00:33:26Would you have any suggestions?
00:33:27They have some really cute stuff over here.
00:33:29I found these adorable Christmas songs.
00:33:31Okay, you're up next.
00:33:38Oh, oh, oh, now, what's your name?
00:33:41Are you Uncle Eric's girlfriend?
00:33:42What would you like?
00:33:43I think so.
00:33:45You got an idea?
00:33:46I need to.
00:33:47Oh, oh, oh.
00:33:48I need to take your picture, okay?
00:33:50That's it.
00:33:51How much longer is this going to take?
00:33:52I don't know.
00:33:53When it's my turn to see Santa, I have a big list.
00:33:57Oh, oh, oh.
00:33:58I'm a boy.
00:34:03He named me!
00:34:06Um, well, what did you get her last year?
00:34:08A gift card.
00:34:10Okay, and the year before that?
00:34:12Uh, gift card.
00:34:14And let me guess, you got her a gift card the year before that?
00:34:17Good guess.
00:34:18Okay, have you ever done any real Christmas shopping?
00:34:23The last year I did, someone stole my car.
00:34:26And it wasn't just any car.
00:34:28It was a 1965 Corvette Stingray.
00:34:31I bought it after I sold my first book.
00:34:33And they stole it right out of the mall parking lot just before Christmas.
00:34:37That was six years ago.
00:34:40And is that the reason you don't celebrate Christmas?
00:34:43Just another one of the many.
00:34:45There are more?
00:34:47Oh, my gosh.
00:34:51What about jewelry?
00:34:53This guy has some amazing one-of-a-kind stuff.
00:34:56Now, that's something she would like.
00:34:58Yeah?
00:34:59Yeah.
00:35:00Oh, well, what about that necklace?
00:35:03That is pretty.
00:35:06Excuse me.
00:35:07Would you mind if we took a look at this?
00:35:08Sure thing.
00:35:13That's beautiful.
00:35:14That's beautiful.
00:35:17Would you try it on?
00:35:18Uh, sure.
00:35:29It's beautiful.
00:35:33Really looks nice on you.
00:35:35Thanks.
00:35:36You should get it.
00:35:40Oh, no.
00:35:41I am not doing any Christmas shopping for myself this year.
00:35:44You don't have anyone you could drop a hint to this Christmas?
00:35:47No.
00:35:48Really?
00:35:49No.
00:35:50I didn't mean anything by that.
00:35:52I just meant it.
00:35:55It's hard to believe.
00:36:02I guess Bridget could use some saving.
00:36:04I should probably go.
00:36:06Yeah.
00:36:07Thanks for your help.
00:36:08Again.
00:36:09So, we good now?
00:36:18I mean, you got your tree, your presents, and you visited Santa today.
00:36:22So, we're done, right?
00:36:25Yeah.
00:36:26I guess so.
00:36:28So, why don't you go upstairs and get ready for bed?
00:36:30I'm not tired.
00:36:34Really?
00:36:35I'm not tired, either.
00:36:37Okay.
00:36:38So, what do you want to do?
00:36:39Can we watch a movie?
00:36:41Please, Uncle Eric.
00:36:42All right.
00:36:44You go pick one out.
00:36:46I'll go make the popcorn.
00:36:55Up next, the weather.
00:36:57Biff Boller.
00:36:58So, Biff, how's the weather shaping up this week?
00:37:01Well, we've got an interesting week of weather coming up.
00:37:11Hello?
00:37:12Sounds like I woke you.
00:37:14No, Liam and Chelsea are asleep on the couch.
00:37:16We were watching a movie, and they passed out on me.
00:37:18Oh, that's adorable.
00:37:21So, how are you feeling?
00:37:23Oh.
00:37:24Oof.
00:37:25Well, a little better.
00:37:27My throat is still scratchy.
00:37:29How are you making out over there?
00:37:30I took the kids' Christmas shopping today.
00:37:33Next thing you know, you'll be telling me you bought a Christmas tree.
00:37:36Oh, we got a Christmas tree.
00:37:38That was Dana's idea.
00:37:40Liam and Chelsea have taught me in everything else.
00:37:42Everything else?
00:37:43You know, everything they normally do during Christmas time.
00:37:46And I don't know how Dana and Bruce do it every year.
00:37:48Well, you stay strong, sweetheart.
00:37:51And remember, you're the boss.
00:37:53Give them my love.
00:37:54I will.
00:38:01Okay.
00:38:02Now you have everything you need to make your Christmas cards, right?
00:38:04Uh-huh.
00:38:05Because I need to work undisturbed for the next few hours.
00:38:07So unless it's really, really important, you're on your own.
00:38:11We good?
00:38:11Yep.
00:38:12We're going to be busy for a long time.
00:38:14Great.
00:38:15Hopefully I will be, too.
00:38:18Santa's on his way.
00:38:20The star's hung on the tree.
00:38:22But it's just not the same.
00:38:25Because you're not here with me.
00:38:27So Santa, if you hear me, I hope you've got my list.
00:38:32It's all I want for Christmas is the perfect Christmas kiss from my baby.
00:38:43I'm going to spill this all over your kitchen.
00:38:45Yeah, it's a table suit of this, right?
00:38:47Yeah.
00:38:48No!
00:38:48No!
00:38:49No!
00:38:50I'm going to add pipe cleaners, too.
00:38:58What's up?
00:39:00We ran out of glue.
00:39:01I was wondering if we could go over to April and see if she has any.
00:39:05Yeah, sure.
00:39:15I'm going to use gold.
00:39:17I like the gold.
00:39:20It is awfully quiet out there.
00:39:31Hey, guys?
00:39:35Kids, where are you?
00:39:39Liam?
00:39:41Chelsea?
00:39:46Liam?
00:39:49Chelsea?
00:39:50Hey.
00:39:55Hey.
00:39:56Are Chelsea and Liam here?
00:39:57Yeah.
00:39:59Sorry.
00:40:00That's okay.
00:40:01You want to come in?
00:40:02Sure.
00:40:06Nice play.
00:40:08Pink one.
00:40:09So focused on my writing, I didn't even know they left.
00:40:13Hey, guys.
00:40:14This is my sister, Elaine.
00:40:17Hi.
00:40:17You must be Eric.
00:40:19Sorry.
00:40:20Okay.
00:40:21Um, yes.
00:40:22I am Eric.
00:40:23Nice to meet you, Elaine.
00:40:25Looks like you two have been busy.
00:40:26We're making Christmas cookies.
00:40:28I can see that.
00:40:29Yeah, these are for the neighborhood Christmas caroling.
00:40:31It's on December 22nd if you want to join us.
00:40:34I'm not much of a singer.
00:40:36Can we stay a little longer?
00:40:37Yeah, there's a whole other batch of cookies we can decorate.
00:40:40Well, that's not up to me.
00:40:41I don't mind if you don't mind.
00:40:43I don't mind.
00:40:44All right.
00:40:45All right.
00:40:45You two be good, okay?
00:40:47I will.
00:40:48All right.
00:40:48Have fun.
00:40:49Bye.
00:40:50Bye.
00:40:54You collect vinyl?
00:40:55Yeah.
00:40:57You mind if I take a look?
00:40:59No, go ahead.
00:41:03Nice collection.
00:41:05I'm a jazz man myself.
00:41:07Oh, I've heard.
00:41:08A little too loud?
00:41:09No.
00:41:10Sorry about that.
00:41:12It's okay.
00:41:13At least you've got good taste.
00:41:18Wow.
00:41:19Yeah.
00:41:19A lot of those belong to my dad, and when he passed away, he left them to me.
00:41:24I've just been adding to him ever since.
00:41:27He was a jazz pianist, actually, and he taught me everything I know.
00:41:33And now the student has become the teacher.
00:41:35Well, you've got to stick to what you do best.
00:41:38I get that.
00:41:40It's basically what I've been doing the past few years with my writing.
00:41:43Except lately, it's been a bit of a struggle.
00:41:47I mean, not that I don't love writing.
00:41:49I do.
00:41:50It's just...
00:41:51And apparently you love what you write about.
00:41:53Well, bachelor lifestyle and all.
00:41:55Yeah, well, believe it or not, there's more to me than just being a bachelor.
00:42:00Oh, so the Corvette late nights and poker games is not really you?
00:42:06Maybe not so much anymore.
00:42:09I mean, after all, I am driving a minivan these days.
00:42:12I kind of like it.
00:42:13How did he get back on my lawn?
00:42:25I have no idea.
00:42:27Well, he's not staying there.
00:42:30I'll bring the kids back in about an hour.
00:42:32Thanks!
00:42:33Here's Mr. Moose.
00:42:48Chelsea, you've got a fresh bucket of popcorn.
00:42:51So my buddies are going to be here any second.
00:42:54What do you want to do?
00:42:55You want to play a game?
00:42:56Watch TV?
00:42:57Read?
00:42:57Could we read one of your books?
00:43:00Mom and Dad talk about them all the time.
00:43:02Oh, yeah?
00:43:02What do they say?
00:43:03Mom says they're juvenile.
00:43:05That means they're for kids, right?
00:43:08Not intentionally, no.
00:43:10Look, why don't you just watch TV, okay?
00:43:13I'll be up later to check on you.
00:43:15You okay, Chelsea?
00:43:16Yep.
00:43:18You like that show?
00:43:19Yeah.
00:43:20How's that?
00:43:21Awesome.
00:43:22Does Mr. Moose like that show?
00:43:24Mr. Moose, do you like that show?
00:43:26Yes, let me do.
00:43:27Yes, he does.
00:43:34Is that glitter on the table?
00:43:36Yeah.
00:43:36Thought I cleaned all that up.
00:43:38Chelsea and Liam were making their Christmas cards.
00:43:40Aww.
00:43:41Hey, anyone find that furry Murray toy yet?
00:43:44I did.
00:43:47I saw it at the Christmas market.
00:43:49What?
00:43:50It was on Chelsea's Christmas list.
00:43:51Well, I don't know what's happening anymore.
00:43:53I'm out.
00:43:54Me too.
00:43:54Come to Papa.
00:43:56Hey, I'm getting up.
00:43:57You guys want anything?
00:43:58Some pretzels.
00:43:59All right.
00:44:02Uh, could you not leave your empty beer cans lying around?
00:44:05There's kids in the house, you know?
00:44:07Who are you right now?
00:44:09Yeah.
00:44:09And what have you done with Eric?
00:44:11Very funny.
00:44:12Seriously, all of a sudden it's like playing poker with Mr. Mom.
00:44:15So you're basically telling me the reason we always play poker here is because I don't have
00:44:18a wife and kids.
00:44:19Well, yeah.
00:44:22There's no way my wife would let me have three rowdy guys over playing cards till two in the
00:44:26morning.
00:44:26Or have a bunch of guys over to watch a game every week.
00:44:29Face it.
00:44:30You're the last man standing, bro.
00:44:32It's not that we don't love our families.
00:44:34It's just that you-
00:44:34It's just here you can put your glasses down on the counter without a coaster.
00:44:38You can eat all the junk food you want.
00:44:39Yeah.
00:44:40And we can be loud and rowdy without waking the kids.
00:44:43Amen.
00:44:43And what do you think I've been writing about for the last seven years?
00:44:46I have no idea.
00:44:47I've never read any of your books.
00:44:53Why do I invite this guy?
00:44:55I don't know.
00:44:55I don't know.
00:44:55I didn't know you did.
00:44:57It's your deal.
00:44:58Okay.
00:45:07Hey, bonjour, mademoiselle.
00:45:10How was the performance?
00:45:12It was good.
00:45:12I'm starving.
00:45:13Oh, well, tonight, our special is Ember Chevalier with a saffron semolina.
00:45:20It's my grandmother's recipe and it's to die for.
00:45:23That sounds very cute.
00:45:24How's April doing with the doctor?
00:45:26Oh, it's going really well, I think.
00:45:28He's on the move.
00:45:29Now's your time.
00:45:30For what?
00:45:31You know.
00:45:32To ask her.
00:45:35Fine.
00:45:39Go.
00:45:41Hey.
00:45:42Hey.
00:45:43Hey.
00:45:44I wanted to bug you about your audition.
00:45:47I have been practicing, if that's what you want to know.
00:45:50I talked with the conductor about you tonight.
00:45:52He's really excited to hear you play.
00:45:54Okay.
00:45:54How are things going with the doctor?
00:45:58He seems nice.
00:46:00I'm so happy for you.
00:46:01I said he seems nice.
00:46:04Okay, whatever.
00:46:07So, Steve has a favor to ask, but he is too embarrassed to do it himself, so he has recruited
00:46:11me.
00:46:11Oh, what is it?
00:46:15He would like to know if he will ask your neighbor to sign a few of his books.
00:46:17I know, it's really embarrassing coming from me, given what I think about them, but.
00:46:24Yeah.
00:46:28Oh, these are two amazing.
00:46:30Of course, yes.
00:46:31I will ask him, the things we do for love.
00:46:38Help me.
00:46:41Do you smell that?
00:46:41I don't know, but I want to thank you for a wonderful evening, because that was awesome.
00:46:49I can't believe Ryan won it all, right?
00:46:51It was the first time for everything.
00:46:52Yeah, you hit a set of fives on the river.
00:46:54It was like the luckiest hand ever.
00:46:55No, no, no.
00:46:56You got to know when to fold them.
00:46:58Okay.
00:46:58I'll win again next week.
00:46:59Yeah, you keep thinking that.
00:47:06Hey, man.
00:47:07Next week?
00:47:08Yeah, next week.
00:47:10Later, guys.
00:47:11See ya.
00:47:11Bye.
00:47:41You got to be kidding me.
00:48:02Come on, man.
00:48:03Give it up.
00:48:04Look, I don't want your little Santa or your snowman.
00:48:06I haven't a clue what you're rambling about.
00:48:35I'm talking about these decorations you keep leaving on my lawn.
00:48:38Not the guilty party.
00:48:40Well, then who is?
00:48:42Well, maybe you've been visited by some Christmas elves.
00:48:46Eh, I don't know, man.
00:48:50I don't know.
00:48:50I don't know.
00:48:51I don't know.
00:48:52I don't know.
00:48:52I don't know.
00:48:53I don't know.
00:48:53Let me know.
00:48:54You have to be finished.
00:48:54All right.
00:48:55Oh, my God.
00:49:25Oh, my God.
00:49:55No, not me.
00:49:58These are my sister's boyfriend's books.
00:50:00He's a huge fan, and he asked me if you would sign them.
00:50:04I hope you don't mind.
00:50:05No, it's fine.
00:50:07Oh, my gosh.
00:50:10That is so sweet.
00:50:12I was wondering where all my socks have been disappearing to.
00:50:14Oh.
00:50:14Oh, thanks.
00:50:19So I noticed you had a late night last night.
00:50:22I noticed that you had a late night, too.
00:50:25Your boyfriend?
00:50:26No, just a blind date.
00:50:29How'd it go?
00:50:29Pretty good.
00:50:32Uh, I think that we will be going on again, so.
00:50:36Hmm.
00:50:37So who should I sign these to?
00:50:39Steve.
00:50:39Okay.
00:50:41To little Steve.
00:50:43I don't know what that means.
00:50:45To Steve.
00:50:48Go get him, tagger.
00:50:51To my good buddy, Steve.
00:50:57Never give up.
00:50:59Eric.
00:50:59Another satisfied customer.
00:51:04Thank you very much.
00:51:06You will be very happy.
00:51:13Uh, anyways, um, I should go practice.
00:51:18You sound amazing.
00:51:21I heard you when I was outside earlier.
00:51:25Oh.
00:51:26Well, I hope I wasn't too loud.
00:51:28Not at all.
00:51:29Wasn't that Debussy you were playing?
00:51:32Yeah.
00:51:33Uh, the girl with the flaxen hair.
00:51:35I've never heard that as a violin solo.
00:51:37You're really talented.
00:51:41I just wish that talent was enough.
00:51:44What do you mean?
00:51:46Uh, I have this, uh, audition with the Philharmonic,
00:51:49and I have this history of botching my auditions.
00:51:53How?
00:51:53Uh, hiccups.
00:52:00What?
00:52:01Don't laugh, it's serious.
00:52:05I get the worst hiccups when I'm nervous.
00:52:06Okay, well, then we need to find a way for you to not be nervous.
00:52:14How does someone get over stage fright?
00:52:17Technology.
00:52:17It's the best.
00:52:18Okay.
00:52:19I found this on the web for how do you get over stage fright.
00:52:21All right, all right, we got something.
00:52:24Method one, try chewing gum to relax your body.
00:52:27No, definitely do not want to do that while playing the violin.
00:52:30No, that sounds very stupid.
00:52:33All right, method two, meditate for 15 to 20 minutes before going on stage.
00:52:38That could be good.
00:52:39No, I tried that.
00:52:40Sounds good.
00:52:41It didn't work for me.
00:52:42Okay, moving on.
00:52:45Method three, laugh as much as you can.
00:52:48It does not say that.
00:52:50You think I'm making this stuff up?
00:52:51It does not say that, no.
00:52:52Yeah, look.
00:52:54Um, yeah, no, it does say that.
00:52:56Yeah, no, it does.
00:52:57It does.
00:52:57It definitely says that.
00:52:58I don't think that.
00:52:59Okay, well, method four seems a little bit more reasonable.
00:53:05Imagine that every seat in the audience is filled with a clone of your favorite person,
00:53:10preferably someone who encourages you.
00:53:12Well, that does seem very reasonable.
00:53:16I'm sure you have plenty of people who would fit the bill.
00:53:20I have one or two.
00:53:22Great.
00:53:23Then you're covered.
00:53:26Thanks.
00:53:27And thank you for these.
00:53:29Anytime.
00:53:32See ya.
00:53:33Bye.
00:53:42Hey, Bridget.
00:53:42Hey, Bridget.
00:53:43Oh.
00:53:44Hi.
00:53:46I didn't realize they were coming to the party with us.
00:53:49I couldn't leave them with a stranger.
00:53:50Well, what about that music teacher neighbor of yours?
00:53:53April?
00:53:53I barely know her.
00:53:55And besides, Nick set up a screening room in one of the offices.
00:53:57They got a ton of kids' movies.
00:53:59Uncle Eric told us to be in our best behavior tonight.
00:54:02And be extra nice to you.
00:54:04All the kids are having a great time in there.
00:54:21Yeah, that was a great idea.
00:54:23Thanks, Nick.
00:54:25Your date doesn't look too happy.
00:54:27She didn't expect me to bring Liam and Chelsea out with us.
00:54:30I guess you're going to have to make that up to her, huh?
00:54:32Yeah.
00:54:33Thanks.
00:54:35I hate to bug you, but, um, how's the book coming?
00:54:38Not much better than the last time you asked.
00:54:40Have you tried writing in a different environment?
00:54:42That might help.
00:54:43I've tried every coffee house and park bench in town.
00:54:47Are you going to be able to make your deadline?
00:54:50I mean, I hate to say it, but if you don't,
00:54:52you could be in breach of contract.
00:54:55No pressure.
00:54:56Thanks for that, Nick.
00:54:57I guess I'm going to go mingle.
00:55:00You do that.
00:55:08Hey, neighbor.
00:55:10Hey.
00:55:11Nice candy canes.
00:55:14Thanks.
00:55:14You want me to put some in your yard?
00:55:16Hmm.
00:55:17No.
00:55:17I'm good.
00:55:19Hey, um, do you like ice skating?
00:55:21Because Elaine and I are going to go tonight,
00:55:23and I thought maybe you and the kids could tag along.
00:55:25That sounds fun, but, uh, I can't.
00:55:28I have a prior thing.
00:55:30But thanks.
00:55:30The kids would have loved that.
00:55:32Well, they're welcome to come with us, if you don't mind.
00:55:35No, you've done enough.
00:55:38I wouldn't want to impose.
00:55:40Not at all.
00:55:41It'd be fun.
00:55:42Really?
00:55:43Yeah.
00:55:44Okay, I'll let them know.
00:55:46Okay, cool.
00:55:47Thanks.
00:55:47All right, see you later.
00:55:48See ya.
00:55:49You sure you don't want some candy canes?
00:55:53I'm good.
00:56:00This is absolutely delicious.
00:56:02Where did you learn to cook like this?
00:56:04Well, I started when I was writing my bachelor's cookbook.
00:56:07You know, at first it was just research.
00:56:10Turns out I was pretty good at it.
00:56:11Well, thank you for making this a special evening.
00:56:16I know I've been a little distracted lately,
00:56:19but things will get better once I finish my book.
00:56:21Once your sister gets back and picks up the kids?
00:56:24Yeah, well, that too.
00:56:28You should have heard Liam and Chelsea on the phone with Dana.
00:56:31You know, they were just going on
00:56:32about how much fun they're having with me.
00:56:35I'd say you're having as much fun as they are.
00:56:37Why shouldn't I?
00:56:41You know, they're my niece and nephew.
00:56:44Because one of the things that first attracted me to you
00:56:47was the fact that you don't have kids.
00:56:49But lately, you've been acting a lot more
00:56:51like a doting father than someone
00:56:52who writes about being a single guy.
00:56:54Well, what's wrong with that?
00:56:57The truth is, Eric,
00:56:59you're nothing like your books at all.
00:57:07So, where's the handsome uncle tonight?
00:57:13He had a plan.
00:57:15Well, you're a very good neighbor.
00:57:16Whoa!
00:57:18Is there something going on between you two?
00:57:21You are incorrigible.
00:57:23What?
00:57:24It's my job to be a pest.
00:57:25If I don't find you a handsome husband,
00:57:26who's going to?
00:57:27I will.
00:57:28I will find myself a handsome husband.
00:57:31I like the kids, they like me,
00:57:33and we are having fun.
00:57:34Right, and there's nothing romantic between you two.
00:57:37No!
00:57:39Then, uh, I guess we're all good here.
00:57:45Hey!
00:57:47You're here early?
00:57:48Yeah, my, uh, prior engagement didn't go so well.
00:57:52The woman from the restaurant?
00:57:54Yeah.
00:57:55Uncle Eric, look at me!
00:57:58Wow, Chelsea!
00:57:59You're an amazing skater!
00:58:01I know!
00:58:02And humble.
00:58:04Damn it!
00:58:06Hey, guys, do you want to go get some hot chocolate?
00:58:08Yes!
00:58:09Of course!
00:58:09Okay.
00:58:11Is that even a question?
00:58:12Everybody loves hot chocolate.
00:58:14I know.
00:58:15Come join us!
00:58:17No, I'm good here.
00:58:19I'm not going to take no for an answer.
00:58:21I don't have any skates.
00:58:23They rent them here.
00:58:25Come on!
00:58:29I'll be right back.
00:58:30I'll show you my moves!
00:58:31My super up!
00:58:33Did you see that?
00:58:34I just heard.
00:58:35Woo!
00:58:36Woo!
00:58:38Thanks again for looking after the kids tonight.
00:58:40And they really love spending time with you.
00:58:42Well, they're great.
00:58:44I'm sorry that your previous engagements didn't turn out well.
00:58:47Well, apparently Bridget prefers me as an unencumbered single guy without any kids around.
00:58:52So she would prefer to be with the kind of guy that you write about in your books.
00:58:57Wait, you?
00:58:57I read your books.
00:58:59The ones that you signed for Steve.
00:59:01You hated them, didn't you?
00:59:02Actually, no, I didn't.
00:59:04I thought there was an honesty to what you were saying.
00:59:07And I think you're a really good writer.
00:59:10It's...
00:59:10Go on.
00:59:11I can take it.
00:59:13Look, I only read two of your books.
00:59:15But it kind of feels like you're saying the same thing, just in different ways.
00:59:19Oh, I know.
00:59:20I've been saying it since my 20s.
00:59:23You know that quote, it takes courage to grow up and be who you really are?
00:59:29No, I don't think that's a real quote, but I like the way it sounds.
00:59:32Okay, well, maybe it's time for me to admit that I'm growing up.
00:59:39Maybe you should write about that in your books, huh?
00:59:42I'm still putting the pieces together.
00:59:45But you know what?
00:59:46I think they're falling into place.
00:59:48Yeah?
00:59:48Yeah.
01:00:00There you go, big guy.
01:00:01You're a strong girl.
01:00:02This is lots of fun.
01:00:03I'm glad you taught me all the school moves.
01:00:04You're welcome.
01:00:05I'm a great driver.
01:00:05And I love spinning them.
01:00:06Thanks.
01:00:07You're going to buy one of these?
01:00:08Hey, go get ready for bed.
01:00:10I'll be up there in a minute.
01:00:11Come on, Charles.
01:00:12Good night, you guys.
01:00:13Good night, April.
01:00:13Bye.
01:00:15Let me walk you home.
01:00:16It's a rough neighborhood out there.
01:00:19Okay.
01:00:22How can you deny that Christmas is just the best time of year?
01:00:26The air is so cool and crisp.
01:00:29You can smell the fireplaces, the stars are twinkling in the sky, and all of these lights.
01:00:36It's just so magical.
01:00:39I can't deny that it's pretty and charming and all that other stuff.
01:00:44But it reminds me of something I'd rather not remember.
01:00:51That person that I remind you of.
01:00:54Well, only in the sense that she was all about Christmas, too.
01:00:56So, one year, I decided to give her the ultimate Christmas present.
01:01:05I proposed on Christmas Eve.
01:01:07Ring it all.
01:01:10What I didn't know is that she'd fallen in love with someone else.
01:01:14I could see why you'd want to forget that.
01:01:22Now you know the real reason I don't do Christmas.
01:01:25Or have much fondness for women who do.
01:01:28Well, that's not exactly true.
01:01:31Anymore.
01:01:35Well, I'm glad to hear that.
01:01:39And a lot of that's your fault.
01:01:40Well, I take full responsibility.
01:01:45Uncle Eric!
01:01:47I should...
01:01:49You should...
01:01:49You should probably get those guys together.
01:01:50You should probably, yeah.
01:01:52Good night.
01:01:55Night.
01:02:00Hey, um...
01:02:02I'm really glad that you came ice skating with us tonight.
01:02:05It was a lot of fun.
01:02:07Yeah, it was.
01:02:10You're welcome again.
01:02:21Okay, okay, okay.
01:02:25Are you awake, Uncle Eric?
01:02:28I am now.
01:02:29Okay, come on!
01:02:30Get up!
01:02:31We got something to show you.
01:02:32What?
01:02:32Hurry up!
01:02:33Come on!
01:02:33Just come!
01:02:36Okay, come on!
01:02:37Come on!
01:02:37Come on!
01:02:38Are you ready?
01:02:40Look!
01:02:46Unbelievable.
01:02:47You two get ready for breakfast.
01:02:49I'll be right in.
01:03:08What's the use?
01:03:38I'm ready to get ready for this next question.
01:03:40I'll never forget for lunch.
01:03:42Let's wait for lunch.
01:03:43This is what I'll do with you next week.
01:03:45I'm ready for lunch, pfft and get out of the air.
01:03:48I'm ready for lunch then.
01:03:50I'm ready for lunch.
01:03:53Let's pray for dinner.
01:03:55Come on.
01:03:57Let's pray for lunch.
01:03:58Keep your lunch.
01:03:59We have a lunch.
01:04:01Short lunch.
01:04:02You are ready for lunch.
01:04:03Let's pray for lunch.
01:04:05I will get in.
01:04:06Go ahead for lunch.
01:04:07Hi, this is April Stewart, and I am calling to confirm my four o'clock audition for today.
01:04:30Yeah, thank you.
01:04:31Nick, I had an amazing breakthrough yesterday, and I worked all night.
01:04:40But I gotta warn you, I kind of went off in a different direction.
01:04:43How different?
01:04:44Look, just read it, okay?
01:04:46I'm gonna send you the pages in a few minutes, and we'll talk later.
01:04:51Hey, guys, breakfast is ready.
01:05:01Adding some new decorations?
01:05:10No, I'm just moving things around.
01:05:15My audition is this afternoon, so I'm just trying to keep myself distracted.
01:05:21Well, I have no doubt that you will crush it.
01:05:24What piece are you gonna play?
01:05:26I haven't decided yet.
01:05:28Well, if I were you, I'd play that Christmas one you've been practicing.
01:05:32I mean, look around.
01:05:35It's you.
01:05:37True, but I just don't think it's the best piece for an audition.
01:05:42But it's a great piece, and it shows who you are.
01:05:45Isn't that what you want the orchestra to see?
01:05:49Oh, uh, I almost forgot.
01:05:53Wanted to return your plate.
01:05:54Oh, thank you.
01:05:55And let you know that I stayed up all night writing.
01:05:58And after we spoke, it dawned on me.
01:06:01If I don't believe what I'm writing, my readers won't either.
01:06:07Having Chelsea and Liam around, it kind of put things into perspective.
01:06:11And then the words just started pouring out of me.
01:06:15Wow.
01:06:17Well, I mean, maybe it was the cookies.
01:06:18They definitely didn't hurt.
01:06:24But seriously, you were the inspiration.
01:06:29Well, hopefully I have inspired my students, too.
01:06:34I mean, tonight's the big test.
01:06:36Tonight?
01:06:37The neighborhood Christmas caroling.
01:06:38Uh, maybe you'll, uh, join us?
01:06:43Oof.
01:06:45Come on.
01:06:48It'll be fun.
01:06:49You don't want me to join you.
01:06:50Hey.
01:07:13Hey.
01:07:14Hey.
01:07:14Hey.
01:07:15Hey.
01:07:15Hey.
01:07:16Okay.
01:07:42Hey, guys.
01:07:44We've got to go and see my agent.
01:08:00Thanks for coming in.
01:08:01I felt we needed to talk this out in person.
01:08:04That doesn't sound good.
01:08:05No, no, not at all.
01:08:08Come on, Nick.
01:08:09We've known each other for too long.
01:08:11You hated the pages, didn't you?
01:08:13I don't hate them.
01:08:15But this isn't what the publisher bought.
01:08:16That worries me.
01:08:17Look, I know it's different.
01:08:19This is not just different.
01:08:22This is a whole new genre for you.
01:08:24Can't that be a good thing?
01:08:25It can also be a dangerous thing.
01:08:27We're gambling with your career here.
01:08:29We turn these in.
01:08:33Well, that's a gamble I'm willing to take.
01:08:43Merry Christmas, Nick.
01:08:44Merry Christmas, Nick.
01:08:47What?
01:08:48No gift card?
01:09:02Hey.
01:09:03Hey.
01:09:05Your house is beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
01:09:08I like it.
01:09:09Yeah.
01:09:09Well, I figured if you can't beat him, you might as well join him.
01:09:13You're welcome.
01:09:15Thanks.
01:09:21You're joining us?
01:09:23Any objections?
01:09:27You're surprised, that's all.
01:09:31Listen, comrade.
01:09:33I think I owe you an apology for being such a Scrooge.
01:09:39If you don't mind, I would like to offer a little advice on your Christmas decor.
01:09:50Let's not push it.
01:09:57Welcome, everybody. It is so exciting to have you here once again.
01:10:01And if everyone's ready, let's go out and spread some Christmas cheer.
01:10:05Yay!
01:10:07Joy to the world, the Lord has come.
01:10:12Let earth receive her King.
01:10:17Let every heart prepare him room.
01:10:26Come with now on the day of heaven.
01:10:29La la la la la la la la la la la la la la.
01:10:33You're the Agent Utah Care.
01:10:36La la la la la la la la la la la...
01:10:42No!
01:10:51It's hot.
01:10:52I think you're really good.
01:10:53Yeah, aren't you?
01:10:54You.
01:10:55That was funny.
01:10:56You too.
01:10:57That falsetto.
01:10:58Yeah.
01:11:00Great job, you guys.
01:11:03Hey.
01:11:04Hey.
01:11:05So I know it's not exactly a jazz concert, but, uh, you seem to be enjoying yourself out there.
01:11:10I did.
01:11:11Mm-hmm.
01:11:12The neighborhood does this every year?
01:11:13Mm-hmm.
01:11:14Every December 22nd for the past 27 years.
01:11:18But the live accompaniment just started a few years ago when I moved here.
01:11:21Well, we are lucky to have you.
01:11:25And so would any orchestra.
01:11:26Mm-hmm.
01:11:27How'd that audition go?
01:11:29Pretty good.
01:11:29Yeah, I used method number four and, uh, no hiccups.
01:11:34Nice.
01:11:34Mm-hmm.
01:11:35They said we'll hear something by the end of the month, so I'm just trying to keep my mind off of it.
01:11:43Well, I promised the kids we'd watch a movie tonight.
01:11:45Why don't you join us?
01:11:47Maybe that would help you keep your mind off of it.
01:11:49You're not writing today?
01:11:51I am also trying to stay preoccupied.
01:11:55Turned in my new pages.
01:11:56I'm waiting to hear back from my publisher.
01:11:58Maybe we can, uh, stay distracted together.
01:12:03I'll bring the popcorn.
01:12:04One thing you should know about me.
01:12:06I am a master, popcorn popper.
01:12:10Oh, I thought I knew everything about you from your books.
01:12:13Well, don't you know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover?
01:12:15Or the author?
01:12:17We'll see.
01:12:18Do you like that falsetto?
01:12:26I did.
01:12:27That wasn't a catch.
01:12:27Well, I definitely, uh, think you have a cup of air and singing.
01:12:35Yeah, I know.
01:12:36You were impressed.
01:12:36I was.
01:12:37I was very impressed.
01:12:38I'll keep surprising you.
01:12:39I definitely was.
01:12:41Uh, um, we should probably, uh, do a brain check on that movie.
01:12:48Yeah.
01:12:49I'll see you later.
01:12:50I wasn't expecting you.
01:12:58Yeah, I know.
01:12:59I was, um, just about to leave you a note.
01:13:04I'm sorry about the other night.
01:13:06Don't be.
01:13:07You were being honest.
01:13:08Blunt would be more accurate.
01:13:12And I realized we left things unresolved, so I just wanted to clear the air and say
01:13:18I don't think we should keep dating.
01:13:23I think you're right.
01:13:26And there's no hard feelings.
01:13:38Merry Christmas, Bridget.
01:13:44Merry Christmas, Eric.
01:13:54Thank you so much, April.
01:13:56I-I know I keep asking to watch the kids, but when my agent calls and says it's important,
01:14:01I kind of got to go.
01:14:02And besides, if I bring the kids one more time, Nick's lab will assign his clients.
01:14:06I'm happy to help.
01:14:09Besides, the best part about Christmas is wrapping presents, right, guys?
01:14:12I like getting them better.
01:14:14Listen to this guy.
01:14:15In the house.
01:14:21Hey, uh, sorry about the interruption last night.
01:14:26If you're available, would you be up for giving it another try tonight?
01:14:31I mean, that is if you're free, of course.
01:14:34I'm sorry I'm working tonight.
01:14:36Oh, uh, okay.
01:14:39Good luck.
01:14:40Thanks.
01:14:43I think I just might need it.
01:14:45I'm glad you're sitting down.
01:14:49Because the publishers...
01:14:55loved your pages.
01:14:57In fact, they want to sign you to two sequels.
01:15:00What?
01:15:01Are-are you serious?
01:15:03Boom shakalaka!
01:15:04Uh, I don't even know what to say.
01:15:06How about you were right and I was wrong.
01:15:08Well, I'm not one to throw things back in someone's face, but...
01:15:11No, no, I deserve it, especially this time.
01:15:13You were right on with the new direction.
01:15:16They think this is going to be huge.
01:15:19We can't use the old title, so they want to know what you're going to call it.
01:15:22Uncle Christmas.
01:15:24How Christmas heals the heart.
01:15:27Sounds like a winner.
01:15:28Right?
01:15:28I need a copy, baby.
01:15:29Yes!
01:15:33Wow.
01:15:36Big girlies.
01:15:38That's so cool.
01:15:38Um, I don't think this one is ours.
01:15:45It's probably for your grandma.
01:15:48No, Uncle Eric bought Grandma Watch.
01:15:50We wrapped it yesterday.
01:15:51Then who's this for?
01:15:54It's probably for Bridget.
01:15:57We'll let Uncle Eric wrap that one himself.
01:15:58Hey, Mom.
01:16:06How's my favorite lady feeling today?
01:16:08Better, but I'm still a little weak.
01:16:10The doctor wants me to stay in one more day.
01:16:12That's terrific.
01:16:14You sound awfully happy.
01:16:16I got some great news from my publisher today.
01:16:19They loved my book.
01:16:20Oh, honey, I'm so proud of you.
01:16:23And if this doesn't prove you don't have a Christmas jinx,
01:16:26I don't know what will.
01:16:27Oh, Eric, I have to go lie down.
01:16:32I'm feeling a little tired just now.
01:16:35Bye.
01:16:38I'll be back in a minute.
01:16:39I'll see you at the house.
01:16:42It's really great news, Eric.
01:16:44Congratulations.
01:16:45Hey, how about I open a bottle of champagne
01:16:46and we celebrate tonight when you get back from work?
01:16:50I usually get off pretty late, and I'm tired, so...
01:16:55Okay, well, how about a rain check?
01:16:58I don't think so.
01:17:01Is something wrong?
01:17:04I just, I don't think it's a good idea.
01:17:07Look, I have a student coming in a few minutes, and I...
01:17:11Congratulations again.
01:17:13Wake up, sleepyheads!
01:17:27Up, up, up!
01:17:28Come up!
01:17:28Five more minutes.
01:17:29Is it Christmas already?
01:17:31Not until tomorrow, but I have a surprise for you.
01:17:36Come on, get up.
01:17:37Got to get dressed.
01:17:38Let's go!
01:17:39I know you guys are disappointed your mom and dad aren't back yet,
01:17:47so I thought maybe we could start a tradition of our own.
01:17:49Just three of us.
01:17:51Go on.
01:17:51Go get your skates.
01:17:53I'll meet you over there.
01:17:57Come on!
01:17:59Hey, man.
01:17:59Glad you made it.
01:18:00Thanks.
01:18:01Where are the kids?
01:18:01They're already on the ice.
01:18:02So, uh, how are Santa and his reindeer doing?
01:18:09What are you talking about?
01:18:11Your front lawn.
01:18:13That was you?
01:18:15What, you didn't figure it out?
01:18:18Obviously not.
01:18:19Well, it's a good thing you're not a mystery writer.
01:18:22You should put that one on the tree.
01:18:29Yeah.
01:18:29Looks pretty good, doesn't it?
01:18:31That's a lot of turkey for just us.
01:18:33The leftovers are the best part.
01:18:35I don't care if it's just the three of us.
01:18:37We are going to have a Christmas Eve to remember.
01:18:40Can we invite April?
01:18:42I thought about that, but I know she's working tonight.
01:18:45And besides, I think she might be mad at me.
01:18:48What for?
01:18:49I wish I knew.
01:18:50Do you think it's about that necklace?
01:18:51What necklace?
01:18:53The one you bought for Bridget.
01:18:54I didn't buy Bridget a necklace.
01:18:56Well, April said you did.
01:18:58It was in the bag of presents we were wrapping.
01:19:00She said you should wrap it yourself.
01:19:02Now it makes sense.
01:19:04It does?
01:19:06Yeah, I'll explain it to you in a few years.
01:19:10Ooh.
01:19:11Ugh.
01:19:17Sorry, April.
01:19:18You need to talk.
01:19:21Hey, how was last night?
01:19:27How did it go?
01:19:28It didn't.
01:19:29What do you mean?
01:19:31His girlfriend was there waiting for him when we got home.
01:19:34I'm so sorry, April.
01:19:37It'll be okay.
01:19:38Okay.
01:19:38I'm so sorry.
01:19:39What do you mean?
01:19:55Do you have time to present?
01:19:57Uncle Eric, this is, uh, kind of lumpy.
01:20:20What could that be?
01:20:23Maybe it's Santa.
01:20:27It's way too early, Uncle Eric.
01:20:30Too smart for your own good.
01:20:32Hey!
01:20:33Surprise!
01:20:34You're back!
01:20:35You made it!
01:20:36Mom!
01:20:37Dad!
01:20:38We missed you so much!
01:20:39It smells like turkey in here!
01:20:40Hey!
01:20:41Oh, it's a little bit of turkey.
01:20:42Hey!
01:20:43Hey!
01:20:44Hey!
01:20:45Hey!
01:20:46Hey!
01:20:47Hey!
01:20:48Hey!
01:20:49Hey!
01:20:50Hey!
01:20:51Hey!
01:20:52Hey!
01:20:53Hey!
01:20:54Don't you?
01:20:55Don't you?
01:20:56Don't you?
01:20:57Oh my gosh!
01:20:58Look at that.
01:20:59We decorated it ourselves.
01:21:00Wow.
01:21:01Now we made the garlic too.
01:21:02Did you?
01:21:03Really?
01:21:04How long did that take you?
01:21:05A long time.
01:21:06I bet.
01:21:07Mom?
01:21:08Yes.
01:21:09Should you be out in your condition?
01:21:10Oh.
01:21:11About that.
01:21:12Young bummy.
01:21:13Thank you so much.
01:21:14Thank you so much.
01:21:15Let me see you.
01:21:16Let me see you.
01:21:17Let me see you.
01:21:18Um, I was never actually sick.
01:21:20I kind of lied about having the flu.
01:21:23Well, if you wanted to get rid of the kids that badly, you could have just been honest
01:21:25with me.
01:21:26Actually, you were the kid I wanted to get rid of.
01:21:29I just thought that if you were forced to take on some responsibility, you'd grow and,
01:21:35you know, let go of the past.
01:21:37And you know what, sweetheart?
01:21:39From what I've seen this week, I think it worked.
01:21:42Now, I hope you're not too mad at me, huh?
01:21:45Huh?
01:21:46I started to feel guilty around day three.
01:21:51I'm not mad.
01:21:52I get why you did it.
01:21:54Maybe you should be the writer in the family.
01:21:57Definitely fiction.
01:22:01Oh, wow.
01:22:02Look at that tree.
01:22:03Yeah.
01:22:04You know, that is the largest tree I have ever seen in anyone's house.
01:22:08I thought it was like the ones you get every year.
01:22:10What?
01:22:11No.
01:22:16Honey, this turkey is absolutely delicious.
01:22:18I basted the turkey for an hour.
01:22:20Where did you learn how to cook like this?
01:22:22Well, I wrote a book, which you obviously didn't read either.
01:22:25Has anyone read my book?
01:22:27Has anyone read my recipe book?
01:22:28I really want to know.
01:22:29Honey, honey, tell us about your trip, won't you?
01:22:31We spent the last 24 hours flying home by way of Moscow, Brussels, and London.
01:22:36But hey, at least you made it home for Christmas, right?
01:22:38And you two really came through for us. Thank you.
01:22:42We were happy to help, weren't we, Mom?
01:22:47Looks like Uncle Eric kept you too busy.
01:22:49It's more like they kept me busy.
01:22:51Yeah, and we haven't even told you about the ice skating and the Christmas caroling with April.
01:22:55Yeah, that was so much fun.
01:22:58Okay, so someone needs to fill us in and let us know who April is.
01:23:02I thought the last girl you were dating was named Bridget.
01:23:05Well, the word was pretty much sums up that relationship.
01:23:08Okay, I'm a little confused here as to who April is.
01:23:11She lives two doors down.
01:23:13She was great with Liam and Chelsea, wasn't she, guys?
01:23:16So why isn't she here tonight?
01:23:18Because she doesn't seem to be talking to me right now.
01:23:21Sounds like more than just a neighbor to me.
01:23:24Yeah, well, I was kind of hoping that would be the case, but I guess I blew it somehow.
01:23:30Okay, Romeo.
01:23:31So if she lives next door, why don't you just go over and tell her how you feel?
01:23:35Because she's not home.
01:23:39But I know where she is.
01:23:43What am I doing?
01:23:47I'm sorry, guys.
01:23:48I gotta go.
01:23:50Thanks for your advice, sis.
01:23:51What?
01:24:06We need to talk.
01:24:07I can't. I'm looking.
01:24:09I'm not going anywhere until you listen to me.
01:24:11There's nothing to say.
01:24:13You have a girlfriend. I misread the signals. No harm done.
01:24:18You didn't misread any signals.
01:24:20Bridget and I are not a couple.
01:24:22She just came over last night to apologize, and we wished each other well.
01:24:25And about that necklace you saw?
01:24:29I bought it for you.
01:24:31No one else.
01:24:34I told you the first time I saw it, it was meant for you.
01:24:39And maybe I am, too.
01:24:43Maybe we're meant for each other.
01:24:45And you don't even write romance novels.
01:24:55I'd rather live one.
01:24:56How's that for a happy ending?
01:25:09Well, it's not over yet.
01:25:12I heard from the orchestra.
01:25:13I'm in.
01:25:14Yes.
01:25:15Oh!
01:25:19Oh, by the way, um...
01:25:21What are you doing for New Year's Eve?
01:25:24You mind if I steal April tonight?
01:25:26You, too, get out of here.
01:25:30Bye!
01:25:32Merry Christmas!
01:25:33Merry Christmas!
01:25:36With the sleigh bells ringing
01:25:40And the choir singing
01:25:44I watch how it all lights up your eyes
01:25:49And when I wish upon the winter sky
01:25:57It's for you this Christmas time
01:26:03Merry Christmas!
01:26:04Merry Christmas!
01:26:05Merry Christmas!
01:26:33My Christmas!
01:26:34I'm talking for you, too.
01:26:35See you guys another episode of트�
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