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00:00:00Welcome back to Hard Rock Stadium, Florida, Miami Gardens, Florida, for Sunday night football.

00:00:18I wish you'd seen the amount of Christmas trees they had decorated inside this house. I was like, I didn't believe it.

00:00:34So, I'm walking home from this holiday party, and all of a sudden my feet start feeling weird.

00:00:41Like, these aren't my shoes weird. And guess what?

00:00:45Oh, uh, they weren't your shoes.

00:00:47They weren't my shoes. I mean, it was quite the conundrum. One might even say it was a full conundrum.

00:00:56You might be thinking, how'd you leave a holiday party with someone else's shoes?

00:01:01No.

00:01:01That's what I said when I saw the guy who took my shoes. He was not very apologetic.

00:01:08Oh, come on.

00:01:09I thought the same thing.

00:01:11No!

00:01:12Yes, it's true.

00:01:13Oh.

00:01:15Yes!

00:01:16Uh, Morgan.

00:01:19Huh?

00:01:20Hi.

00:01:21Are you listening?

00:01:22No, I'm sorry. I got distracted. I, the game's on. I'm, I'm a big Bills fan.

00:01:26Ah.

00:01:27Yeah.

00:01:27I'm more of a soccer guy than a football guy.

00:01:29Yeah, and I figured, uh, since this is the only night you want to meet up.

00:01:34Yes!

00:01:35Oh, that's what I'm talking about!

00:01:37Bills fan, Bills fan, Bills fan, baby, everybody, eat!

00:01:41Yeah!

00:01:42That's how we're going to the football ball!

00:01:45Woo-hoo!

00:01:46Yeah!

00:01:47Yeah!

00:01:48Oh, it's so amazing.

00:01:51Like I said, I'm a big Bills fan!

00:01:55Morgan, I, uh, I gotta be honest.

00:01:56I don't think there's much of a connection here.

00:01:59Really?

00:02:00Yeah, Merry Christmas.

00:02:03Okay.

00:02:05Merry Christmas!

00:02:06Merry Christmas!

00:02:18Whoever you met that guy, go there, Les.

00:02:24It's on the house.

00:02:25Merry Christmas.

00:02:26Go Bills.

00:02:27Go Bills.

00:02:28Go Bills!

00:02:29Woo-hoo!

00:02:32Hello, Buffalo.

00:02:33Steve Tasker here, along with Chris Brown.

00:02:35Looks like it's going to be another beautiful week here in the Queen City.

00:02:39It's a balmy eight degrees out there.

00:02:41Too cold for them, just right for us.

00:02:44How about that win this weekend?

00:02:46Incredible.

00:02:46The Bills were taking no prisoners.

00:02:48Fortunately, their inspiring come-from-behind victory

00:02:51gives indication that they are back on track.

00:02:54A win like that really puts me in the holiday spirit.

00:02:57Just in time, too.

00:02:58We're officially three weeks away from Christmas.

00:03:00And three weeks away from the last holiday game at Highmark.

00:03:04Yes, indeed.

00:03:04Next year, Santa's bringing the Bills a shiny new stadium.

00:03:07This thing looks beautiful going up.

00:03:09You think Santa's a believer, Chris?

00:03:12Oh, I have no doubt.

00:03:13These next three weeks are going to fly by,

00:03:15so make sure you don't leave your Christmas shopping till the last minute.

00:03:18Couldn't agree more, Steve.

00:03:20Let's get you into the holiday spirit with this oldie but goodie.

00:03:22Snow is snowing, wind is blowing.

00:03:29I can weather the storm.

00:03:35What do I care how much it may storm?

00:03:40I've got my love to keep me warm.

00:03:47Hello?

00:03:55Ah, didn't think we'd be seeing you today.

00:03:57The hospital gave me the next two days off,

00:03:59so I thought I'd stop by and help with that.

00:04:01Ooh, peanut stick.

00:04:02Uh-uh-uh.

00:04:03None for you.

00:04:04Uh, cholesterol, remember.

00:04:05Morning.

00:04:06Mm.

00:04:07Morgan!

00:04:08What a pleasant surprise.

00:04:09Hey, Uncle Tommy.

00:04:10Ooh, peanut stick.

00:04:12See?

00:04:13Now that's just plain cruel.

00:04:14Frank, your wife will kill me if I let you have one of these.

00:04:16Speaking of which, where's Ricky?

00:04:18She's over at our place, can't the Inflatable Snowman?

00:04:21And have you seen this weather report?

00:04:23It's going to be nine degrees at seven and seven degrees at night.

00:04:26That's the way we like it.

00:04:28Morning.

00:04:29Morgan, what are you doing here?

00:04:31Hello to you, Mom.

00:04:32She's got the day off.

00:04:33Oh, do you have the day off?

00:04:34Because you're supposed to be helping us decorate.

00:04:37Can't a man have his coffee in peace?

00:04:38Yes, you can.

00:04:39When you're at your house and when you're at my house,

00:04:41we are decorating.

00:04:44Oh, here she is now.

00:04:46The mouth that roared.

00:04:47All right, I got it.

00:04:48I got him.

00:04:49I found him.

00:04:50I've got our snowman.

00:04:51Perfect.

00:04:52So should we set him up closer to my side of the yard

00:04:54or closer to your side of the yard?

00:04:56Well, last year he was on our side,

00:04:57so I think we should put him on your side.

00:04:59Good.

00:04:59I don't understand why it has to be a different display

00:05:02every year.

00:05:04Ignore my brother.

00:05:05He has no idea about the intricacies

00:05:07that go into the planning of the holiday tailgate.

00:05:10Oh, come on, Tommy.

00:05:11You know the neighborhood has come to expect

00:05:12a certain standard from our joint front yard light display.

00:05:15Ooh, peanut sticks.

00:05:18Oh, so help me, Frank, if you have one of those.

00:05:20I didn't have anything.

00:05:21Okay.

00:05:22Oh, there you are.

00:05:23Do you have the wings?

00:05:24Yes.

00:05:25I have the wings.

00:05:25Oh, so your sister knows you're coming over,

00:05:28but you can't be bothered to let your mother know?

00:05:30Or let your mom's next-door neighbor know.

00:05:33I wrote it in the group chat.

00:05:35Oh, nobody reads that except me.

00:05:37These things need heat.

00:05:38Where's the hot sauce?

00:05:38I just want to point out that there's really

00:05:40no scientific evidence linking hot sauce

00:05:41to inducing labor.

00:05:42Jenny Rotolo ate wings every day for a month.

00:05:44She had her baby in the exact day she wanted.

00:05:46Oh, well, Jenny Rotolo did it.

00:05:48Well, I don't have a lot of options, Morgan.

00:05:49She's worried she's going to miss the holiday family photo.

00:05:51Yes, babe, I'm very worried.

00:05:53It's the Bills' last home game before Christmas,

00:05:55and we have a tradition.

00:05:56I know of taking a photo with the DeLucas inside the stadium.

00:06:00No.

00:06:00Yes, but next year,

00:06:01there's going to be a new Heimlich Stadium.

00:06:03So this is our very last chance

00:06:05to take our family photo in the old stadium on game day.

00:06:08Eh, it's the end of a new year.

00:06:09Yeah, we've been taking that picture with each other

00:06:11for what, like 20 years?

00:06:12More like 30.

00:06:13It was the Christmas after your dad died.

00:06:17Going to the game and taking that photo.

00:06:20Oh, Mom.

00:06:22No, I know.

00:06:22Oh, it felt like the first time in a really long time

00:06:28that, you know, we were having fun.

00:06:31Exactly.

00:06:33So I am not missing that game,

00:06:35and I am not missing that photo,

00:06:37and I am not missing the holiday tailgate party, okay?

00:06:39Now, where is my hot socks?

00:06:41Yep.

00:06:41Do you hear me?

00:06:42We're on the clock.

00:06:42Let's go.

00:06:43Hello.

00:06:43Hey, Gabe.

00:06:44Oh, everyone's in the kitchen.

00:06:46Hey, about to get the day off.

00:06:48See, someone with the group chat.

00:06:49Gabe doesn't count.

00:06:50He's too responsible to silence messages.

00:06:52The cafe.

00:06:52Hey, Gabe, favorite son.

00:06:54Do me a favor.

00:06:55Help your mom inflate that giant snowman cliff.

00:06:57Hey, that was a nice try,

00:06:58but he is going to go get the tree,

00:07:00and you are on snowman duty.

00:07:02So up, up, up, up, up, up.

00:07:03I'll help you, Frank.

00:07:04Gabe, you have all my requirements

00:07:06for the perfect front yard tree, right?

00:07:08Oh, yes.

00:07:09The file was so large, it crashed my computer.

00:07:11Okay, remember, we want it really full.

00:07:12Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, not too full,

00:07:14because then it's harder to decorate.

00:07:16Well, on the leaner side?

00:07:17No, no, not lean, because then it's bare,

00:07:19and that'll make people very sad.

00:07:20Oh, the most important thing is that it's tall.

00:07:23Yeah, but that's too tall.

00:07:24Oh, tall, happy tree.

00:07:24No, no, no, no, no, we don't want it too tall,

00:07:26because we've got to be able to reach the top.

00:07:27No, guys, guys, Gabe's got this.

00:07:29He's a wrap of the store.

00:07:30Gabe's got this.

00:07:33Any interest in joining me,

00:07:34or do you want to stay here and do this?

00:07:36So, what do you think, kids?

00:07:37If I use this Buffalo Bill bubble gum

00:07:39as a stocking shop for, you know,

00:07:41for the tailgate party?

00:07:43Wait, are those from the packs that Mom gave you?

00:07:45Uh, yeah, uh-uh.

00:07:46In the 80s?

00:07:47Oh, Uncle Tommy, no.

00:07:49Listen, this bubble gum...

00:07:50It's not bad.

00:07:50No, bubble gum is chemicals,

00:07:52so it doesn't expire.

00:07:54It's just chemical chewing gum.

00:07:55And...

00:07:56No, no, no, we're not...

00:07:57No, just throw that in bed.

00:07:58No, we're not doing that.

00:07:58Bye, Mom. Love you.

00:08:00I'm chewing it.

00:08:01I tested it.

00:08:01We're fine.

00:08:02Yeah.

00:08:02Oh, can I please have a baby reindeer for Christmas?

00:08:19I think it was.

00:08:21No, I'm serious.

00:08:22Oh, I'm so sorry.

00:08:24These reindeer have to stay at the North Pole.

00:08:27Candy cane.

00:08:29Oh, thank you, Santa.

00:08:31Merry Christmas.

00:08:32Merry Christmas.

00:08:35It's good seeing you.

00:08:37Okay, time to go home.

00:08:41Is it me, or does your mom's list of Christmas tree requirements

00:08:44get longer every year?

00:08:46Tell me about it.

00:08:48I think it all started when my dad went rogue that one year

00:08:50and bought a fake tree.

00:08:51I remember that.

00:08:53I don't think I've seen our moms more united

00:08:55than when they scolded a grown man for fake foliage.

00:08:58You know, you were missed last Sunday.

00:08:59It's just not really the same watching a Bills game without you.

00:09:03But Tommy told me that you, uh, had a date?

00:09:08Don't remind me.

00:09:09That good, huh?

00:09:11There were so many red flags.

00:09:13He doesn't like the cold.

00:09:14He chooses a game night for a date,

00:09:16and he described the botanical gardens as pain to see plants.

00:09:21So Bad Day's not really a flower guy, huh?

00:09:23Not a flower guy.

00:09:24Not a flower guy.

00:09:24Not a dorms guy.

00:09:26Not a sports guy.

00:09:27It's just everything you love.

00:09:28You know, honestly, there's more than that.

00:09:30It's like the conversation just wasn't there, you know?

00:09:32Yeah.

00:09:32I would have much rather been watching with you guys last weekend,

00:09:35and instead, I'm in this excruciating hour

00:09:37with someone who clearly doesn't like that I'm loud.

00:09:39Or that I jump on tears when my team scores!

00:09:41Pick six in the third quarter.

00:09:42You know it.

00:09:43Oh, man.

00:09:43That was happening.

00:09:44I can get it.

00:09:45I do.

00:09:45Yeah, I do.

00:09:46I, uh...

00:09:47Hey, ma'am.

00:09:48Yeah, I really do.

00:09:53That's a lot of messages.

00:09:55Yeah.

00:09:56Give you one guess who it is.

00:09:58Stop.

00:09:59Sweetie, ignore Joanne.

00:10:02We want full.

00:10:03Actually, scratch that.

00:10:04She's right.

00:10:05Lean might be better.

00:10:06And please, nothing sad.

00:10:08Of course.

00:10:09Also, make sure the bristles aren't too bristly, Mom.

00:10:12Not too bristly.

00:10:12They're trees.

00:10:13They're bristly.

00:10:14Put your phone down.

00:10:14What does that even mean?

00:10:15Close your eyes.

00:10:18Why?

00:10:19Because all these trees are great.

00:10:21Just gotta get out of your head

00:10:22and make a decision from your heart.

00:10:24Closing my eyes is going to help me with that.

00:10:26Trust me.

00:10:27Close.

00:10:27Quint your arm out.

00:10:30Spin around.

00:10:32Seriously?

00:10:35Seriously.

00:10:36All right, all right.

00:10:37Okay.

00:10:45You're right, you're right.

00:10:49Got it.

00:10:52There it is.

00:10:54It's the perfect tree.

00:10:55Right there.

00:10:58Yeah.

00:10:59Told you.

00:11:00Just make his face out of me.

00:11:01Gabe!

00:11:02Morgan!

00:11:03Hey!

00:11:04Oh, hey.

00:11:05I'm surprised a workaholic isn't working weekends.

00:11:08Well, Morgan took the day off.

00:11:09Not her.

00:11:10You.

00:11:11Trisha's right.

00:11:11Mr. VP of Stadium Development.

00:11:13I can barely see you these days.

00:11:15I still cannot believe you're in charge of building the new stadium.

00:11:17Well, I'm working with an incredible team.

00:11:20Do not sell yourself short, Gabe.

00:11:22It's a very big deal.

00:11:25Don't tell me.

00:11:27Yeah.

00:11:29Why hasn't my son answered my two texts?

00:11:31I'll handle this.

00:11:33Hey, Ricky.

00:11:35You want me to describe the scents of the trees?

00:11:39I just don't know it's no problem.

00:11:40Uh-huh.

00:11:41So, with this new promotion, how soon can you get me in a room with Josh Allen?

00:11:46Yeah, that's not gonna happen.

00:11:47Yeah, but you could.

00:11:49I'm not gonna ask for favors at work.

00:11:50I like to keep my head down, just do my job.

00:11:52A.K.A. you don't put yourself out there, you play it safe.

00:11:55Classic anxious avoidant mentality.

00:11:57You listen to one podcast and suddenly you're Sigmund Freud.

00:12:00Who?

00:12:01Anyway, this fear-based mindset?

00:12:03Probably why you never told Morgan how you feel.

00:12:07What do you mean?

00:12:07That's...

00:12:08I don't know what you're talking about.

00:12:10Come on.

00:12:11Everyone knows you're, like, straight up in love with Morgan.

00:12:13That's not even...

00:12:14What?

00:12:15That's...

00:12:15What do you mean everyone?

00:12:17Yeah!

00:12:18You know how the bills almost always almost win?

00:12:21Yeah.

00:12:22Yeah, well, we spend our lives watching you almost always almost tell Morgan how you feel.

00:12:26Does she know?

00:12:27Oh, not at all.

00:12:28She's more of a dismissive avoidant.

00:12:31Hey, I know things.

00:12:32Would it be so bad if she did know?

00:12:34I mean, why haven't you just told her?

00:12:36Well, it's because he's scared.

00:12:37I'm not scared.

00:12:39I...

00:12:39I just...

00:12:40It was never the right time.

00:12:41And we weren't single at the same time.

00:12:42And then she moved away from med school and then residency.

00:12:45And I was always focused on my career.

00:12:47And now you're both settled into your careers.

00:12:49You guys are both single.

00:12:50The timing's pressure.

00:12:51You just gotta put yourself out there, buddy.

00:12:53Mm-hmm.

00:12:53Yeah, shh.

00:12:53You're wearing a smell of this, too.

00:12:55That's why we went to Virginia Pie.

00:12:56Well, that's not a Virginia Pie.

00:12:58No, no, no.

00:12:59We're gonna see you later.

00:13:00Uh-huh.

00:13:00Bye-bye.

00:13:01Oh.

00:13:02Your mom has successfully been calmed down.

00:13:05What are we talking about?

00:13:05Seasonal allergies.

00:13:09Mm-hmm.

00:13:10And how there's been an uptick.

00:13:12It's very serious.

00:13:13You see?

00:13:14Tis the season.

00:13:14All right.

00:13:22You okay?

00:13:24Quiet on the drive.

00:13:26Oh, yeah, yeah.

00:13:27No, I was just quiet.

00:13:28Because I, uh, because I was thinking about Christmas and how much I love Christmas.

00:13:39Yeah.

00:13:40Yeah, okay then.

00:13:41Yeah.

00:13:41Okay.

00:13:42It's a great holiday.

00:13:42Hmm.

00:13:46You know what?

00:13:47Uh, Morgan, before you go in, I just was saying that I have to...

00:13:50Now, that's a nice treat.

00:13:52You two make a good team.

00:13:54Oh, thanks to this.

00:13:55Hey, where's everybody?

00:13:56I thought I'd all be outside decorating.

00:13:58Well, the box Ricky found was actually inflatable leprechauns for St. Paddy's Day.

00:14:02So two hours of combing through the attic later, I think this is a correct one.

00:14:06I was just walking over to let everyone know, I also found this.

00:14:11It's addressed to Tommy.

00:14:12It's weird.

00:14:13What?

00:14:14He doesn't say who it's from.

00:14:16Well, I'm not a mailman.

00:14:20Bye, Dad.

00:14:24Oh.

00:14:26Look at that.

00:14:28Oh.

00:14:30Another gift for the collection.

00:14:32The collection?

00:14:33Wait, these were gifts?

00:14:35You just assumed you bought them.

00:14:37No.

00:14:38Every year, like clockwork, someone sends me an ornament.

00:14:43Well, who's sending them?

00:14:45Santa Claus.

00:14:46Uncle Tommy.

00:14:48Yeah, come on.

00:14:49Look, honestly, I have no idea.

00:14:52You don't know.

00:14:53How long has this been going on?

00:14:57About 54, 55 years.

00:15:00Wait.

00:15:01Someone's been sending you a Christmas present for 55 years and you have no clue who it is?

00:15:06It didn't start as Christmas presents.

00:15:09It started as, um, help.

00:15:12What do you mean?

00:15:13My mom, Morgan's grandma, was a single mom, raising five kids.

00:15:20I was the oldest, out of school, and with my salary, we were making ends meet.

00:15:27But then, I got drafted, and the army made a trade, so my mother had to manage on a private salary.

00:15:38It couldn't have been easy.

00:15:39It couldn't have been easy.

00:15:41It wasn't.

00:15:43And the whole time I was a nom, your grandmother never mentioned it.

00:15:48In any of her letters, I never knew.

00:15:49She didn't want me to worry.

00:15:53And then, when she was about to lose everything, groceries started showing up.

00:16:01Cash money left in the mailbox.

00:16:04Grandma had no idea who it was from.

00:16:06And this went on for years, every Christmas morning, gifts for the kids, until I got back from them.

00:16:16Even after, I'm making money.

00:16:19We're back on our feet.

00:16:20Every year, like clockwork.

00:16:22The Christmas gifts kept on coming.

00:16:27I didn't know any of this.

00:16:28Well, your mother was so young, I doubt she remembers.

00:16:32And the truth is, Grandma was ashamed.

00:16:36After she told me, she said she didn't want to ever talk about it again.

00:16:41Struggles and accepting charity.

00:16:44So, out of respect, I kept it to myself.

00:16:46But still, I wanted to find that mystery sender.

00:16:51Yeah, to thank him.

00:16:53But you never did.

00:16:55Years of looking.

00:16:56I had to give up.

00:16:57And make peace would never know him.

00:16:59I mean, I surrendered and accepted that there really was a Santa Claus.

00:17:06And they sent a present every year.

00:17:08Every year.

00:17:09Wow.

00:17:11Well, better get outside and help decorate.

00:17:17See you, Tommy.

00:17:19Do you think he still wants to know?

00:17:22Mm-hmm.

00:17:24Yeah, I do.

00:17:25Well, it just kills me.

00:17:28He put his life on hold to help my mom after my dad died.

00:17:31And he let us all live here.

00:17:31He basically raised me and Kathy.

00:17:33I mean, the man has never done anything for himself.

00:17:36Why don't we do something for him?

00:17:37What do you mean?

00:17:39Let's find the mystery sender.

00:17:41Seriously?

00:17:42Yeah.

00:17:43I mean, he clearly still wants to know, right?

00:17:45And he's not going to ask anybody for help.

00:17:47So, why don't we surprise him?

00:17:49I'll give him a Christmas he never forgets.

00:17:51Exactly, yes.

00:17:53Okay.

00:17:54Oh, but let's not tell anyone.

00:17:57I mean, you know, just in case we can't find out who the mystery sender is.

00:17:59We're going to find out who it is.

00:18:01But with today's technology, nobody can cover their tracks.

00:18:04This is going to be a piece of cake.

00:18:06Yeah, we can't track this.

00:18:08What?

00:18:08But today's technology.

00:18:10Well, it's postmarked in Buffalo, but there's no way to figure out where it came from originally without a return address.

00:18:16Sorry, kids.

00:18:18Looks like whoever sent this doesn't want to be found.

00:18:21What?

00:18:25Could you two look pensive somewhere else?

00:18:27I got a line of 50 people and a plastic Santa package.

00:18:40I came to the post office.

00:18:42It's a total bust.

00:18:43I mean, we just started and we've already hit a dead end.

00:18:46One Josh Gingerbread lot, Allen for Morgan.

00:18:48It's weird, right?

00:18:49I can't wrap my head around someone doing something so personable and generous and not wanting to be found out.

00:18:55I don't know.

00:18:55It can be hard for people to put themselves out there.

00:18:57One sugar cookie, Gilchrist cappuccino for Gabe.

00:19:00But what's so hard about being honest?

00:19:02I would assume, based on no personal experience of my own, it's vulnerable.

00:19:07Risky, even.

00:19:08There's a certain safety in playing something close to the vest.

00:19:12One chocolate milkshake, one strawberry milkshake, and one vanilla milkshake.

00:19:17I didn't know they served milkshakes.

00:19:18They don't.

00:19:20He let us order off the menu.

00:19:24Scott Norwood, Thurman Thomas, and Andre Regis act cool, okay?

00:19:26I'm acting cool.

00:19:27I'm acting cool.

00:19:27You're as cool.

00:19:28Um, uh, we can hear you.

00:19:32Of course.

00:19:35We're in very close proximity to each other.

00:19:37Close to legend.

00:19:37Once a Buffalo Bill, forever a legend.

00:19:39Am I rambling a little bit?

00:19:39Just a little bit.

00:19:41Okay.

00:19:43You all are just amazing.

00:19:45I mean, the way you played the game, it's amazing.

00:19:48Your legacies are just a-

00:19:49Amazing?

00:19:50I need to explain my vocabulary.

00:19:52Not at all.

00:19:53It's much appreciated.

00:19:55Nice to meet you.

00:19:56Nice to meet you.

00:19:59That was insane.

00:20:01Yeah.

00:20:01I don't know how you keep your cool at work when you get to meet these players in person.

00:20:05It's definitely surreal.

00:20:07I mean, getting to be part of building a new stadium.

00:20:10I'm pitching myself at least once a week.

00:20:13Sorry.

00:20:13Speaking of work.

00:20:17I thought you had a day off.

00:20:18Is there an emergency?

00:20:19No, no, no.

00:20:20My patient's having her blood drawn.

00:20:22She's a little nervous.

00:20:23Scared of needles.

00:20:25Yeah, I'm going to have to go in.

00:20:27Is that something a doctor usually goes in for?

00:20:29No.

00:20:30But, you know, these kids are more than patients to me.

00:20:33Going in on my day off to distract her makes her life easier.

00:20:36You know?

00:20:36It's a no-brainer.

00:20:38You're amazing.

00:20:40At doctoring.

00:20:41At being a doctor.

00:20:45You're an amazing doctor.

00:20:47Amazing doctor?

00:20:50At least you're the one saying it now.

00:20:52Yeah.

00:20:54Yeah, I can drive you over there.

00:20:57Since we're already out.

00:20:59You sure?

00:20:59I don't want to hold your day up.

00:21:00No, it's not holding me up.

00:21:02Thanks, Gabe.

00:21:03No problem.

00:21:04Let's see the amazing hospital.

00:21:08He is so into her.

00:21:10Yeah, no doubt for sure.

00:21:12It's very obvious.

00:21:18It sure won't take a couple minutes, but you can just wait in my office.

00:21:22Yeah, take a little time.

00:21:24Hey.

00:21:24Thanks so much for coming on your day off.

00:21:27Oh, Gabe.

00:21:28This is Alice, our resident rock star nurse.

00:21:30Nice to meet you.

00:21:30Alice, this is my friend, Gabe.

00:21:32Nice to meet you.

00:21:33Um, Ava is really scared of needles.

00:21:38We've tried everything.

00:21:43Knock, knock.

00:21:44Hi, Ava.

00:21:46Hi.

00:21:47Oh, gosh.

00:21:49I love your PJs.

00:21:52You know, I heard you are a really Big Bills fan.

00:21:58Yeah, it's okay.

00:21:59Now, do you think a real-life buffalo could play football?

00:22:03Maybe.

00:22:04Yes.

00:22:06Oh, you're doing a great job.

00:22:08Yeah.

00:22:09Yeah.

00:22:13Agent Dr. Gernhardt.

00:22:15Agent Dr. Gernhardt.

00:22:16You are needed in the colonoscopy city.

00:22:20Ready?

00:22:21Let's go.

00:22:21Hey, quick question before you go about C-C-C-T.

00:22:28What's C-C-C-T?

00:22:30Christmas card craft time.

00:22:32It's a holiday activity we set up for the kids.

00:22:34They decorate letters to Santa.

00:22:36They're so excited.

00:22:37Let's just say Santa's going to get a lot of requests for Bill's merch this year.

00:22:41Oh, good thinking.

00:22:42No, no, I need to make sure I start buying that now.

00:22:44Excellent.

00:22:45Okay, decorating.

00:22:46How many glitter pom-poms is too many glitter pom-poms?

00:22:49Oh, Alice.

00:22:50One can never have too many glitter pom-poms.

00:22:53Good.

00:22:54Because I bought a lot.

00:22:56Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

00:22:59Do you always organize the Christmas activities at the hospital?

00:23:10Oh.

00:23:11I mean, the whole staff gets involved.

00:23:13Treating patients isn't just about the life-saving memories.

00:23:16It's also about the memories of joy and fun.

00:23:18I mean, if you're not having fun around Christmas, what are you even doing?

00:23:24What?

00:23:25It's just, you're always talking about becoming a doctor, helping kids, and you did it.

00:23:34I mean, you really did it, and you're really good at it.

00:23:38Thanks, Gabe.

00:23:40It's crazy, right?

00:23:42It does feel like just yesterday we were sitting in biology class.

00:23:46And you're the only one who understood any of it?

00:23:48You're the only one that could build a stepstool that didn't collapse in Woodshop.

00:23:51It's accurate.

00:23:52There you go.

00:23:53Ah, look at you now.

00:23:55I mean, you're building the new Bill Stadium.

00:23:58Yeah.

00:23:59I mean, our teenage cells would be freaking out.

00:24:02Oh, totally.

00:24:03I mean, it's like a child had dreams kind of came true.

00:24:09Right.

00:24:10Wait, Morgan, uh, earlier there was something I wanted to talk to you about.

00:24:23Yeah, sure.

00:24:24What's up?

00:24:25So, um, I, uh, I, uh...

00:24:34Oh, Gabe.

00:24:35Are you sweating?

00:24:36I, um, maybe?

00:24:38It's possible.

00:24:39Does this really dry out right now?

00:24:41Gabe!

00:24:42Are you having a medical emergency?

00:24:43What I want to say.

00:24:44What I...

00:24:45Finally!

00:24:46What I want to say...

00:24:47We've been waiting for you.

00:24:49We're here!

00:24:50That feels like slightly unnecessary.

00:24:52Everybody, come outside!

00:24:54We're revealing the lawn display!

00:24:56Let's go!

00:24:57Hello, my son!

00:24:58All right, let's do this!

00:25:00Hey!

00:25:01Go, go, go, go!

00:25:02Ready?

00:25:03Yes!

00:25:04Five!

00:25:05Four!

00:25:06Three!

00:25:07Two!

00:25:08One!

00:25:09Woo!

00:25:10Woo!

00:25:11Woo!

00:25:12Woo!

00:25:13Woo!

00:25:14Woo!

00:25:15Woo!

00:25:16Best display ever!

00:25:17Well done, my friends!

00:25:19Woo!

00:25:20Gabe!

00:25:21Morgan!

00:25:22I made snacks!

00:25:25We can't hear you!

00:25:29Beautiful!

00:25:30Honey, are you sweating?

00:25:32It's nine degrees out.

00:25:33I'm fine, I'm fine.

00:25:35Don't be silly.

00:25:42Joanne, this seems like a very generous interpretation of the word snacks.

00:25:46Oh, we all need something to nosh on.

00:25:49All right, everybody.

00:25:50Eat, sit, and eat.

00:25:54Jo, what do you think?

00:25:56What's that supposed to be?

00:25:57A star?

00:25:58Or, oh, a snowflake?

00:26:00It's a gingerbread man.

00:26:02Maybe take another stab at that.

00:26:04I got drinks!

00:26:06Ooh!

00:26:07And I'll be right back.

00:26:08Hey, Mom, when do you want the gift baskets done by?

00:26:11I'd say end of the week.

00:26:12Let me sure everyone in the whole neighborhood gets one.

00:26:15Jeremy!

00:26:16Yeah?

00:26:17Don't forget, I put your favorite cheese on the counter there.

00:26:19Oh.

00:26:21Okay, I'm gonna, I'm gonna need another plate.

00:26:23And I got beef on wick.

00:26:25Yum!

00:26:26Dig in, it is fantastic.

00:26:28It's time for a nap break.

00:26:30My sleep cycle is all over the place.

00:26:32Very common for the third trimester.

00:26:34Mm.

00:26:35Also, probably not helping that you're actively giving yourself acid reflux.

00:26:38Don't mock my hot sauce technique.

00:26:40Hey, babe, can you rip my back?

00:26:42Oh, yeah, but I, I...

00:26:43Oh, thank you.

00:26:44Oh, I love you so much.

00:26:46Well, Bubba, you're gonna share that, right?

00:26:48Get over here!

00:26:49Okay.

00:26:50Where's the stew?

00:26:52The stew!

00:26:53The stew.

00:26:54Uh-oh, the stew is burning.

00:26:56The stew is burning.

00:26:57The price is a burden.

00:26:58I don't know what my sister's talking about.

00:27:00Totally gingerbread man.

00:27:02Mm.

00:27:03Mm.

00:27:04Totally.

00:27:05Mm.

00:27:06Speaking of ornaments, you know how we were talking about that mystery gift sender?

00:27:10I really don't have any guesses about who it could be.

00:27:12Ah.

00:27:13Well, for two years, I was convinced it was Clint.

00:27:19The mailman.

00:27:20Why was he delivering all those packages?

00:27:23Mm.

00:27:24Because he was the mailman.

00:27:25I still got my eye on him.

00:27:27Mm.

00:27:28Kay?

00:27:29Any other suspects besides Clint?

00:27:31I don't know.

00:27:32No idea.

00:27:33I never found a trail.

00:27:34It was driving me crazy.

00:27:36But every time I look at all those wonderful gifts...

00:27:39All right, I've got...

00:27:40You...

00:27:41You still have them?

00:27:42Ah...

00:27:43Let's see...

00:27:47Ah...

00:27:48Ah, here we are.

00:27:52Oh.

00:27:53When you said collection, I thought you meant just ornaments.

00:28:06No.

00:28:07Been all kinds over the years.

00:28:09Going back to the 70s.

00:28:11Why'd you box it all up?

00:28:12I had to make room for other things.

00:28:15What are you talking about when we moved in?

00:28:18Yes.

00:28:19I had to make room for your Barbies.

00:28:22Oh, you remember this?

00:28:24Oh, yeah.

00:28:25Captain, I really took over this place.

00:28:27Lots of tea parties.

00:28:29Tommy, is that you?

00:28:30Uh, yes, sir.

00:28:31Oh, you were so young.

00:28:33Oh.

00:28:34Oh, I remember this.

00:28:36Oh, Uncle Tommy.

00:28:37You were such a great coach.

00:28:38I remember that.

00:28:39You guys were undefeated champs.

00:28:41Mm-hmm.

00:28:42Oh, wait, wait, wait, wait.

00:28:43Holiday photos at the stadium.

00:28:45Oh, I have this one at my office.

00:28:47I can't believe we won't be at Highmark next Christmas.

00:28:50I mean, not that I'm not excited about the new stadium.

00:28:53It just, I don't know, it just feels kind of weird.

00:28:55Oh, I know.

00:28:56I felt the same way when the Bills moved out of the War Memorial.

00:28:59Call it the rock pile.

00:29:01Mm-hmm.

00:29:02Everyone was afraid we were gonna lose the Bills to another city.

00:29:05Really?

00:29:06Yeah, it was tough at Buffalo.

00:29:08I mean, the only thing that gave the city a sense of hope was the Bills.

00:29:12Man, we're still hoping.

00:29:14No.

00:29:15Mm-mm.

00:29:16This is gonna be the year.

00:29:17It is.

00:29:18Lucky for us, they stayed.

00:29:21And suddenly there was this excitement in the air.

00:29:25You're all gonna see the Bills play in this brand-new stadium.

00:29:31All right, Mark.

00:29:33Yeah, my grandfather was part of the Bills.

00:29:35I remember.

00:29:36We were proud of him.

00:29:38Proud of you too, Gabe.

00:29:42You know it was called Rich Stadium, man.

00:29:45Wow, 73.

00:29:48Just gotten back from...

00:29:50Nah.

00:29:51I was happy to be home.

00:29:52Happy to be alive.

00:29:54And happy to see my team play again.

00:29:57Rock-tile.

00:29:58Rock-tile.

00:29:59So many special memories.

00:30:02Yeah, it hurts to leave my mind.

00:30:05But look, all of these wonderful memories.

00:30:08I mean, when you're with the people you love, doing the things you love, you create new traditions.

00:30:14Hmm.

00:30:15Hey, does anybody know how to make stew taste less burnt?

00:30:20It's urgent.

00:30:21I got this.

00:30:22Come on, Tommy.

00:30:23Oh.

00:30:24Ricky's gonna kill me.

00:30:25Okay.

00:30:26One of these gifts has to point us in the direction of the Mystery Center.

00:30:33Well, whoever it was, they knew he was a huge Bills fan.

00:30:38This is about the only thing in here without a Bills logo on it.

00:30:41Huh.

00:30:42What was writing on the bottom?

00:30:47Fiddlers?

00:30:48Yes.

00:30:49Do you think they still have sales records from the 70s?

00:30:54If any place would have it, it'd be Fiddlers.

00:31:13We got some really positive feedback from the public forum.

00:31:16Oh, that's great to hear.

00:31:17I mean, this is the largest construction project in the history of Buffalo.

00:31:20We need the fan experience to be at the highest level, right?

00:31:22Oh, hey, Gabe.

00:31:23Thanks for that hot toddy recipe.

00:31:24It was a hit at my Christmas party.

00:31:26Oh, no problem.

00:31:27It's all about getting that honey-to-clove ratio right, you know?

00:31:30All right, looks like we're still on schedule, which is great.

00:31:32Oh, Gabe, the players are scheduled to make a few TV appearances this week.

00:31:35Can you send over some talking points about the museum?

00:31:37I can write that up for you.

00:31:38Oh, no, absolutely not.

00:31:39You've got your daughter's Christmas pageant in, like, what, two hours?

00:31:42All right, go home early, have some family time.

00:31:44I have to be at Viddlers around five, so I'll get something to you before then, okay?

00:31:47Last-minute Christmas shop?

00:31:48Yeah, something like that.

00:31:51Well?

00:31:52He doesn't recognize it.

00:31:53Oh, my.

00:31:54May I?

00:31:55I haven't seen one of these in years.

00:31:56You've seen this figurine?

00:31:57Viddlers only sold a handful in the 70s until they went out of stock.

00:32:00Quite the collector's piece you have on your hands here.

00:32:04They wouldn't happen to have any copies of the receipts from back then?

00:32:05Copies?

00:32:06Oh, dear, I'm afraid not.

00:32:07Lower.

00:32:08But I do believe the original receipts are stored upstairs.

00:32:11Here?

00:32:12Can you see them?

00:32:13We promise it's for a totally normal, not weird request.

00:32:15Oh, dear.

00:32:16Oh, dear.

00:32:17Oh, dear.

00:32:18Oh, dear.

00:32:19Oh, dear.

00:32:20Oh, dear.

00:32:21Oh, dear.

00:32:22Oh, dear.

00:32:23Oh, dear.

00:32:24Oh, dear.

00:32:25Oh, dear.

00:32:26Oh, dear.

00:32:27Oh, dear.

00:32:28Oh, dear.

00:32:29Oh, dear.

00:32:30Oh, dear.

00:32:31This is for a totally normal, not weird request.

00:32:34Oh, yeah.

00:32:35They would have had personal information on them from back then.

00:32:38So I don't think we should.

00:32:40You see, it was recently revealed to me that my uncle is receiving gifts from a mystery benefactor

00:32:45for decades now.

00:32:46So we want to surprise him and find out who the secret cinder is just in time for Christmas.

00:32:50So...

00:32:52That sounded crazy, didn't it?

00:32:54Yep.

00:32:55Right.

00:32:56Yeah, it's, um...

00:32:58It's my Uncle Tommy.

00:33:00And he is just the kind of person who just gives and gives and gives and gives.

00:33:04And he's really never asked for anything in return.

00:33:07Whoever this mystery cinder is, oh, yeah, they're also a giver.

00:33:13I don't really think they've ever asked for anything in return, either.

00:33:16I think we can all agree that, you know, it's pretty rare to find even one person like

00:33:20that on this planet, you know, let alone two.

00:33:22Yeah, it's been almost 60 years of my Uncle Tommy not knowing, and he has waited a whole lifetime

00:33:27to say thank you.

00:33:28I just can't stand the idea of him never getting that chance.

00:33:33Come with me.

00:33:37Well, here we are.

00:33:47This is the overflow for decorations.

00:33:50And this is storage for old receipts.

00:33:55Wow.

00:33:56That's everything going back 60 years.

00:34:00They're not organized.

00:34:03Good luck.

00:34:05I know.

00:34:06Wow.

00:34:08There's no way we're going to get through all of this.

00:34:26Oh, Gabe.

00:34:27Ye of little faith.

00:34:28Oh, come on, Morgan.

00:34:29This is like finding a needle in a haystack.

00:34:31Have you forgotten who we are?

00:34:32We're Bill's Mafia.

00:34:33It's too tough for them.

00:34:34It's just right for us.

00:34:35Exactly.

00:34:36Oh, man.

00:34:37So, Viddler's closes in about ten minutes.

00:34:42Let's coordinate our work schedules and figure out a time to get back here and find this needle.

00:34:47Okay.

00:34:48Oh, tomorrow's not good for me.

00:34:49I've got Christmas card crafting at the hospital.

00:34:51Oh, CCCT.

00:34:52Oh, which reminds me, I need to pick up some Bill's merch for the kids.

00:34:55Hey, you know, I could probably get some stuff donated through work.

00:34:57Really?

00:34:58Yeah.

00:34:59Thanks, Gabe.

00:35:00You sure?

00:35:01I know you're not super comfortable with favors.

00:35:02Oh, come on.

00:35:03It's no trouble at all.

00:35:04In fact, I think I might have a better idea.

00:35:16Woo!

00:35:17Nice kick!

00:35:18You should play for us.

00:35:19He's coming out a little.

00:35:20You know, let's put some dinner on the shower.

00:35:23Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

00:35:24It's a nice guy.

00:35:25I thought you'd bring Bill's shirts, not Bill's players.

00:35:28Can you sign my hat?

00:35:29Of course.

00:35:30I mean, it's incredible.

00:35:31You know, the team will always come out for a great cause.

00:35:34I don't know what to say.

00:35:36Can...

00:35:44Dr. Morgan!

00:35:45Oh, Eva!

00:35:46Hi!

00:35:47Look!

00:35:48DeMar Hanlon signed my Bill's hat.

00:35:50This is incredible.

00:35:51Huh?

00:35:52DeMar Hanlon's her favorite player.

00:35:54Who are you?

00:35:56This is my friend, Gabe.

00:35:59I'm Gabe.

00:36:00Hi.

00:36:01Is he your best friend?

00:36:04Oh.

00:36:07He's my best friend.

00:36:09Cool.

00:36:10Then he could see my hat, too.

00:36:13Okay.

00:36:14Wow, thank you.

00:36:15That is very nice.

00:36:16You know, DeMar is actually amazing at arts and crafts.

00:36:19Do you want him to help you with your Christmas card?

00:36:21Yes!

00:36:22Yes?

00:36:23Okay, let's do that.

00:36:24All right.

00:36:25DeMar, can you help her with her Christmas card?

00:36:27She thinks you're amazing at arts and crafts.

00:36:28Of course.

00:36:29I would love to.

00:36:30Okay.

00:36:31Let's do it.

00:36:32Best arts and crafts guy we got.

00:36:34All right, everybody.

00:36:35I just want to thank Dion Dawkins, DeMar Hamlin, and Dwayne Carter for coming out today.

00:36:40Thanks, guys.

00:36:41So much.

00:36:42Oh, and excellent.

00:36:44Go to pom-pom selection.

00:36:46You can never have too many.

00:36:48Right?

00:36:49Exactly.

00:36:50Anyway, we have one more surprise for you guys.

00:36:54Now that you have decorated your letters to Santa, now it's time to give your letters to Santa!

00:37:00Ho, ho, ho, ho!

00:37:03Hi, kids!

00:37:04Okay, everybody, line up on this side of the room.

00:37:07Candy cane.

00:37:09Yeah, thank you, Santa.

00:37:15You should just tell her how you feel.

00:37:17Sorry, what?

00:37:19Wait, isn't that obvious?

00:37:23Boys.

00:37:24So obvious, Santa.

00:37:26DeMar.

00:37:27And who can't see it?

00:37:28I know, right?

00:37:29Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho!

00:37:30I can't wait to see the cards you've all made.

00:37:35Oh, you're a big one, aren't you?

00:37:40Cajun wings, extra hot.

00:37:42Honey butter barbecue, extra hot.

00:37:44Lemon pepper, extra hot.

00:37:45Yeah.

00:37:46Yes, yes.

00:37:47All right, anything else?

00:37:48Uh, oh, did you want something?

00:37:50No, I'm so good.

00:37:51All right.

00:37:52Oh, wait, could you throw in some extra pollutions on the side?

00:37:54Yes, yes, yes.

00:37:55Leave out the vegetables.

00:37:56They give me heartburn.

00:37:57Okay, thanks.

00:37:58You are gonna make yourself sick.

00:38:00I'm pregnant, Morgan.

00:38:01I'm always sick.

00:38:02Yeah.

00:38:03That doesn't change the fact that I have got to turn up the heat and kick this bun out of the oven before the holiday game.

00:38:07Whew.

00:38:08So, okay.

00:38:09Um, are you sure you don't want to come to dinner with me and Jeremy?

00:38:13Yes.

00:38:14I'm meeting up with Gabe.

00:38:15You guys sure have been spending a lot of time together.

00:38:17Well, we're working on a bit of a Christmas surprise.

00:38:22Wait, a bigger surprise than bringing Bills players to the hospital?

00:38:26How sweet was that?

00:38:27Oh, seriously?

00:38:28The kids were so happy.

00:38:29I mean, Gabe made their holiday dreams come true.

00:38:31You know, your eyes light up when you talk about him.

00:38:35They do not.

00:38:36Okay, sure.

00:38:37Gabby.

00:38:38It's Gabe.

00:38:39I've always said you two have a spark.

00:38:42We were friends.

00:38:44That's all.

00:38:46You sure?

00:38:47Yes, I'm sure.

00:38:49Are you sure that's all you want it to be?

00:39:06Hey.

00:39:19Yes?

00:39:21Any luck?

00:39:24Oh, um, no.

00:39:26Not yet.

00:39:27I don't think we'll be able to find the Mystery Saunders' receipt by tonight.

00:39:31Great.

00:39:32What are you doing after this?

00:39:35It'd be nice to clear our heads and do something that doesn't involve piles of receipts.

00:39:43Uh, um, uh, I have no plans.

00:39:48Okay.

00:39:49Yeah, uh, no one you have in mind.

00:39:53Holiday time to celebrate

00:39:56We'll stay out all night, hang those Christmas lights, oh

00:40:02You know, I haven't been on a nice bike in like four years.

00:40:15Oh, okay.

00:40:16Well, it shows.

00:40:17Did you just burn me?

00:40:19Yes.

00:40:20Wow.

00:40:21After everything we've been through.

00:40:22Oh, hey.

00:40:23Well, if it makes me feel any better, I definitely will not be able to walk tomorrow.

00:40:26It does.

00:40:27Mm.

00:40:29You know, this really was a perfect distraction.

00:40:31Mm-mm.

00:40:32Glad.

00:40:33Otherwise, I'd be thinking about sales tax percentages from 1971 in my sleep.

00:40:38I get it feels impossible, but it's gonna be worth it.

00:40:42You're gonna find that receipt.

00:40:44I know it.

00:40:46Well, if you know it.

00:40:47Well, if you know it, I know it.

00:40:53All right, now, before we wrap up, I just want to say thank you to everyone for all your

00:41:02hard work getting the stadium off the ground.

00:41:04Thank you to all your staff, to the entire project team, to all our partners, our vendors,

00:41:09and especially to the trades workers.

00:41:11Counting the 1,500 that we had out there every day, we've had over 4,000 trades workers

00:41:15on this project so far.

00:41:16And that's no easy feat.

00:41:18It's long hours, demanding work schedule, and as we know, some very harsh weather conditions.

00:41:23Oh, man, they showed up every day, and they got it done, because like we intended from

00:41:28the beginning, this was built for Buffalo, built by Buffalo.

00:41:31And that means something.

00:41:33It means something, right?

00:41:34My grandfather was on the original construction crew back in 1972.

00:41:38And every time that I walk into this stadium, I feel a sense of pride knowing that he was

00:41:43a part of it.

00:41:44And I can tell all of you that this time next year, and for generations to come, your families,

00:41:49your friends, your kids, your grandkids, are going to be able to walk into New Highmark

00:41:55knowing that you were a part of it.

00:41:57And they're going to feel that same sense of pride because of the hard work that you guys

00:42:01put in.

00:42:02So thank you.

00:42:03And I cannot wait to be at that first home game with all of you.

00:42:06Thanks.

00:42:08So the players' visit to the hospital went well?

00:42:14Oh, yeah, no, it was amazing, really.

00:42:16I can't thank you enough.

00:42:17I told Gabe you were instrumental in making it happen.

00:42:20Y'all take care.

00:42:21Thanks, let's see you.

00:42:22I know that it was extremely last minute, so thank you.

00:42:25Hey, please, seriously, Gabe, anytime.

00:42:27We all know you never ask for favors around here much anyway.

00:42:30And you know what this community means to us.

00:42:32And the players as well.

00:42:33Now, look, it meant the world to those kids.

00:42:36They're so excited about it.

00:42:37And, uh, oh, my friend Morgan, I mean, she was beside her, so...

00:42:42And she's the doctor, right?

00:42:43Yeah, yeah, yeah.

00:42:44The guy said she was great.

00:42:46Yeah.

00:42:47No, no, she is.

00:42:48She's really, uh, she...

00:42:49I mean, she's really great.

00:42:50Yeah.

00:42:51Yeah.

00:42:52Gabe.

00:42:54Yeah.

00:42:55You okay?

00:42:57Yeah.

00:42:58You talk...

00:42:59You...

00:43:00Yes.

00:43:01I'm...

00:43:02I'm really...

00:43:03I'm really good.

00:43:04I just...

00:43:05I just...

00:43:06And you talking about Morgan.

00:43:08I'll see you, coach.

00:43:09I'll see you.

00:43:10Okay.

00:43:11The guys are right.

00:43:13He is really into her.

00:43:15Oh, yeah.

00:43:16Oh, oh, oh.

00:43:31Oh, oh.

00:43:32Dave.

00:43:33Wow.

00:43:34You really do get around.

00:43:36Well, it is my season.

00:43:38A lot of ground to cover.

00:43:39So, how are you?

00:43:41I'm gonna see you next week.

00:43:43ground to cover so did you ever tell that doctor that you're in love with her okay uh

00:43:50santa hmm morgan and i are just friends now i still love her but it's more on that platonic

00:43:59never gonna happen though i wouldn't be opposed to if it did but i don't want to ruin the

00:44:03connection that our families have kind of way okay fine yeah all right i've tried like twice

00:44:11to tell her but i i just keep fumbling i see go on i just get my head about it like i'm trying to

00:44:18tell her i'm looking at her uh i just melt i hear you that's exactly what happens to me when i look

00:44:26at mrs claus you know what it's like it's it's like with the bills you're a bills fan right am i a bills

00:44:33fan oh does it snow in the north pole okay my friendship with morgan is like a really great

00:44:39bill season it's fun it's exciting but there's always this fear that it's just gonna go away

00:44:44just one pass falls short you know one turnover one bad call and it's all lost and i'm scared that

00:44:53if i tell morgan how i really feel that's a bad call but at the same time i don't want to live in

00:44:59the what if but also you know i don't want to ruin the already great friendship that we had

00:45:06but you know also she's perfect now she's she's my super bowl what about super bowl oh uh morgan

00:45:13so i was just asking santa uh for a bill's super bowl championship this year for christmas

00:45:23put that on my christmas list too oh will do hey ready to go inside yes please yeah

00:45:28tell her is that the same santa from the hospital

00:45:33it's his season right he's got a lot of ground to cover so yeah

00:45:38oh my eyes are starting to project receipts hitting a wall take a break

00:45:50my eyes can still press this paper from the 70s

00:45:54me and scabe you're the best seriously i can't thank you enough for everything you're doing here

00:46:00no it's no big deal i know how much this will mean to tommy i know how much tommy means to you

00:46:06i remember this one time when he was coaching my flag football team and we were having this

00:46:10particularly rough game and we're all in this huddle during timeout we're so over it

00:46:14but my uncle tommy you know he was having none of it he kept saying you only lose if you stop

00:46:20trying hey you won that game i remember i don't know how i did it but that one pep talk changed the

00:46:26course of the whole game it's like it gives us a sense of hope i just want to give him that same

00:46:31feeling you will morgan when you're determined to do something watch out world it's getting done

00:46:38hold up what i think this is the receipt you serious yeah come here look at this the serial

00:46:51numbers match up this is a christmas miracle oh don't get too excited because look the name

00:46:57is completely worn off yeah but it's like they listed an address should be able to make that out

00:47:02three sixty ab abbott road abbott road do you know what this means we're about to find our mystery symbol

00:47:13can i help you

00:47:25you're dawson knox oh hey gabe what's up man hey dawson wow i uh i guess you probably haven't been

00:47:39living in this house since the 1970s have you well i was born in the 90s so no no okay no yeah

00:47:46right we're really sorry to disturb you and we clearly have the wrong house see you dawson

00:47:53all right uh go bills go bills yeah go bills i'm sorry morgan i'm not sure this is a really good

00:48:02idea gabe we can't get defeated i mean true we hit a bump on the road it was a pretty big bump

00:48:06that receipt with the address on it was our only real lead and i'm not really sure what we're gonna

00:48:10do now we keep going we've come this far look i know we don't have a lot to show for it but

00:48:15just because we're down doesn't mean we're out you know in fact i got a question for you

00:48:20oh morgan don't do this where else morgan would you rather be you know that i can't resist then

00:48:26right here right now the immortal words of margley oh there's a coach who understood it's not about

00:48:34the game yeah it's about all it took to get to the game it's about finding yourself at the bottom

00:48:39and getting back up it's about going out there and facing the odds together

00:48:42hey don't pound on my car i am so sorry sir i am just very hyped i understand it was a beautiful

00:48:50speech go bills go bills go bills it's like my uncle tommy told my flag football team you never

00:48:55truly lose until you stop trying so we keep going keep going yeah keep going yeah you two gonna move

00:49:03anytime soon we're blocking the road moving moving yep yep thank you

00:49:10see you right the bills are sticking to the run gate here let's go baby

00:49:16breaking tackles and he's down

00:49:18oh frankie you see that unbelievable fantastic no uh-huh there we go

00:49:26go go go so i went over to city hall and requested the records from all the previous owners of that house

00:49:31perfect come on i don't know what's with this guy that's perfect meet at my place this week and

00:49:37then you know we'll figure it out wait wait what what are you guys doing this week

00:49:41um the baking she's got a new christmas cookie recipe sure do yay i took a picture of this original

00:49:51recipe so we can compare it to the previous recipes and see if the ingredients match

00:49:56uh too complicated you bake them i'll eat them

00:50:02touchdown

00:50:02that's what i'm talking about

00:50:07table job jeremy no no no you break another coffee table i will break you

00:50:14sorry

00:50:15i'm sorry

00:50:16i'm sorry

00:50:16get out

00:50:17get out

00:50:18go blue

00:50:18she really mad at me

00:50:19okay it looks like the abbott roadhouse had a few different owners in the 70s you got

00:50:24joel sweeney

00:50:25nathan brewster

00:50:27roy a mcpherson jr

00:50:29do any of those names look like they could be the one in the receipt

00:50:32okay

00:50:34okay

00:50:36yeah

00:50:37okay

00:50:38I got nothing.

00:50:40Really?

00:50:41It's just too faded.

00:50:43I can barely make out one letter, let alone a whole name.

00:50:45Maybe we go back to Viddler's and check out the original receipt.

00:50:48It might be less blurry in person.

00:50:50You think?

00:50:51It's worth a shot.

00:50:57Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.

00:51:01Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh.

00:51:05Hey!

00:51:06This is quite possibly the blurriest thing I've ever seen.

00:51:11Well, I guess it wasn't why this should not be.

00:51:13Kids, I'm worried.

00:51:15You seem to be very consumed by all this.

00:51:17Oh, no, we're not consumed.

00:51:19We've always spent, like, what, a few days?

00:51:20Oh, yeah, just, like, several nights.

00:51:22Pretty much whenever we're off work and have our free time.

00:51:24Yeah, and I wouldn't really call that very consumed.

00:51:26Right.

00:51:27Well, there's nothing more that can be done tonight.

00:51:31You know, Carolcade's happening right outside those doors.

00:51:36Wouldn't you both rather be out there enjoying that?

00:51:39No, we could skip Carolcade.

00:51:40We just need...

00:51:41Skip Carolcade!

00:51:42Uh-uh, not on my watch.

00:51:45The Elm Street Bakery is serving special holiday cookies.

00:51:50And I'm serving drinks...

00:51:56...on the house.

00:51:58Now get out there and have some fun.

00:52:00Cindy, that is so sweet of you, but...

00:52:02No buts.

00:52:03Morgan, I know you want to do something magical for your Uncle Tommy,

00:52:08but you deserve to take a moment

00:52:10and enjoy some Christmas magic for yourself.

00:52:14Now go on, get!

00:52:22Well, what if we ask Uncle Tommy

00:52:23if he knows any previous Abbott Road homeowners?

00:52:26How are you gonna do that without him realizing what we're up to?

00:52:28We're just gonna bring up names in a super casual way.

00:52:31Casual?

00:52:32Trust me, it'd be really natural, really nonchalant.

00:52:34Like, hey, Unc, what is up?

00:52:36Oh, I'll tell you what's up the price of homes.

00:52:38Man, the only person I know that could afford a house is...

00:52:41Joel Sweeney, Ivan Brewster, and Roy A. McPherson, Jr.

00:52:45Any of those names ring a bell?

00:52:47Are you serious?

00:52:50Too casual?

00:52:52I do love Buffalo during the holidays.

00:53:02Well, no one does snow better than us.

00:53:05Well, maybe Cindy was right.

00:53:10Yeah?

00:53:12Yeah.

00:53:13What if we, just for tonight,

00:53:16just forget about the whole Mystery Center thing

00:53:19and enjoy all this?

00:53:22That sounds good to me.

00:53:25Yeah?

00:53:27Oh.

00:53:29It's ten degrees out tonight, so, yeah, it's not bad.

00:53:48Are you cold?

00:53:49No.

00:53:50Do you want my coat?

00:53:51No.

00:53:52Come on.

00:53:53Here.

00:53:54You're gonna freeze.

00:53:56A sacrifice that I'll gladly make.

00:53:58Come here.

00:54:03You good?

00:54:04Yeah.

00:54:11You two again?

00:54:12You guys stalking us or something?

00:54:14Hello there.

00:54:15I believe they call this kismet.

00:54:17Uh, any interest in joining us for some carols?

00:54:20Vinnie does a mean silent night.

00:54:23Voice of an angel.

00:54:24They don't lie.

00:54:25I should get going.

00:54:26What?

00:54:27Why?

00:54:28I'm in relationship to the hospital tomorrow.

00:54:30Mm-hmm.

00:54:32The night was really fun.

00:54:36Good night.

00:54:37Take care.

00:54:38Good night.

00:54:39We totally interrupted you about to confess your feelings again, didn't we?

00:54:44Yep.

00:54:45You know what they say.

00:54:47Four times the charm.

00:54:48I thought it was third times the charm.

00:54:50I thought it was third times the charm.

00:54:51In numerology, the number four is associated with achieving goals through consistent effort.

00:54:55It's linked to fundamental concepts with four elements, four seasons.

00:54:58Fourth down?

00:54:59Right, yeah.

00:55:00The point is, you gotta try again.

00:55:01Tell her how you feel.

00:55:02Fourth time can be the charm.

00:55:03Whoa-ho-ho!

00:55:04That's what I'm saying.

00:55:06Come on, Gabe.

00:55:07Fourth time's the charm.

00:55:08Yes.

00:55:09Yeah.

00:55:10Yeah.

00:55:11Fourth time's the charm.

00:55:13Right, Santa.

00:55:14Fourth time's the charm.

00:55:16Fourth time's the charm.

00:55:17Fourth time's the charm.

00:55:18Fourth time's the charm.

00:55:20Three French hens to turn on dogs.

00:55:26Oh, are we not caroling?

00:55:28All right.

00:55:29What?

00:55:30Oh.

00:55:31All right, Sam.

00:55:38I can't believe the holiday tailgate dinner is in two days.

00:55:41I can't believe Mom thinks two days is enough time to get all this meal prep done.

00:55:45Where is she, anyway?

00:55:47Picking up the ham with Ricky.

00:55:49Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

00:55:50Easy on the spice there.

00:55:51Huh?

00:55:52You've literally been inhaling hats last 24-7.

00:55:55Not anymore, I'm not.

00:55:56It's too close to the game now.

00:55:58I've got to keep this baby in.

00:55:59I am not missing our last holiday photo at this stadium.

00:56:02I'm just glad you stopped drinking your weight in hot sauce.

00:56:09Whoa!

00:56:10Daddy!

00:56:12What you doing?

00:56:13Oh, breath work to keep the baby in.

00:56:14I saw it on a blog.

00:56:16Hi, girls.

00:56:21Hey, Unc.

00:56:22What is up?

00:56:23I'll tell you what's up.

00:56:24Unc?

00:56:25Yeah, Unc.

00:56:26Unc, he's our uncle.

00:56:27I'm just asking him what is up.

00:56:30No arguing with the pregnant lady, okay?

00:56:32Um, Morgan?

00:56:34Yeah?

00:56:34When you're done here, would you meet me outside?

00:56:37Because, uh, something I've got to show you.

00:56:39Aw, you got it.

00:56:41Oh, but then we're going to revisit that whole, you know, like, what is up?

00:56:44Great.

00:56:45Yep.

00:56:45Yes?

00:56:51What's going on?

00:56:53Nothing.

00:56:53Nice try.

00:56:54Spill.

00:56:55There's nothing to spill.

00:56:56Is this about Gabe?

00:56:59Spill, or I am going to tell you every single tip and trick I learned from the influencers

00:57:03about how to delay labor.

00:57:04Okay, fine.

00:57:06You remember that Christmas surprise I told you about the one that Gabe and I are working

00:57:09on?

00:57:11It's for Uncle Tommy.

00:57:13Oh.

00:57:15So, is that the only reason you and Gabe have been spending so much time together?

00:57:20Gabby, come on.

00:57:22Oh, you come on.

00:57:24Okay, it is so obvious that there is something between you.

00:57:26And, P.S., it has been for years.

00:57:28I just don't know if that were true, and I'm not saying it is, I wouldn't have something

00:57:36happened by now.

00:57:37Morgan, this Christmas is the first time that you guys have actually been together in years.

00:57:42So, if something were to happen, maybe this is the perfect time.

00:57:47The question is, do you want something to happen?

00:57:57Hmm.

00:57:58Marinade's done.

00:58:01I'm just, I'm going to just go do the thing.

00:58:05Yeah.

00:58:09Unc!

00:58:14You stay.

00:58:18Hey, Uncle Tommy.

00:58:19Before I forget, I was looking at Mom's Christmas card list the other day, and I realized, it's

00:58:23so crazy, that I didn't even know I had these people.

00:58:26And it was Joel Sweeney, Ivan Brewster, and Roy A. McPherson, Jr.

00:58:32You know any of these guys?

00:58:34I can't say I do.

00:58:35Um, your mom, she's always been good with names.

00:58:39I mean, I'm good with faces.

00:58:41You should ask her.

00:58:42Okay.

00:58:43Oh.

00:58:43You remember this?

00:58:46Yeah, from our old black football days.

00:58:50Okay.

00:58:51You remember when I gave it to you?

00:58:52I don't remember there wasn't a time we weren't even tossing this ball around.

00:58:55It was right after I took you and Kathy to your first Bills game.

00:59:02You couldn't have been more than seven, eight?

00:59:04No, I was six.

00:59:05And the very next day, you demanded I get your kids football.

00:59:11One that was easier for you to toss and catch.

00:59:13You said, then I can win, Uncle Tommy.

00:59:17I remember that.

00:59:18Oh, how I would bribe you.

00:59:21Finish your homework, then we'll toss the ball.

00:59:24Okay.

00:59:25So basically, I wouldn't be a doctor if it wasn't for this ball.

00:59:29Oh.

00:59:29Well, it was an excellent motivator.

00:59:33You ever have any regrets?

00:59:37Regrets?

00:59:38You know, after my dad died, you really stepped up for me and Kathy.

00:59:41I mean, helped mom raise us.

00:59:43Do you ever think about what your life would have been or might have been?

00:59:46What you could have had if you didn't?

00:59:50You mean getting married, having kids in my home?

00:59:55Well, there are things that I would have liked to change had I had a chance.

01:00:01But helping raise you two, I feel like I hit the lottery.

01:00:06I do it again a thousand times over.

01:00:09Don't get me wrong.

01:00:10I mean, in the beginning, I was scared.

01:00:15But I know with my whole heart, having you two in my life changed it for the better.

01:00:24And that's the thing about change.

01:00:26We worry so much about what we might lose.

01:00:31Not enough about taking a chance.

01:00:35See what you might gain.

01:00:37Go, mom.

01:00:44Go, mom.

01:00:49Come check this out.

01:00:53Look at this.

01:00:56It's from our first Bills game together.

01:00:59That was the same year you and your family moved to the neighborhood, right?

01:01:02Yep.

01:01:03Yeah.

01:01:04Just before the holidays, your mom invited us to the last game before Christmas.

01:01:08Mm-hmm.

01:01:09And the tradition began.

01:01:10I must.

01:01:11Man, there are some old photos in this.

01:01:13Yeah.

01:01:14Now, look at this.

01:01:16This must have been from a Bills game back in the day.

01:01:19Would have meant the rock pile.

01:01:21Hmm.

01:01:24Tommy and Mia, 1970.

01:01:27Who's Mia?

01:01:29No idea.

01:01:37Wow.

01:01:381970.

01:01:39This was the last Bills game I went to before I went to Vietnam.

01:01:47Where's the girl in the photo?

01:01:49Uh, Mia Ford.

01:01:53She was one of my best friends in high school.

01:01:56No.

01:01:57I always wanted to know what happened, huh?

01:01:59You guys didn't keep in touch?

01:02:01No.

01:02:02Writing?

01:02:03No.

01:02:03I did look her up after I got home.

01:02:06Went to the factory she worked at.

01:02:08It closed.

01:02:10She moved.

01:02:11I never knew where.

01:02:14Oh.

01:02:16Mia Ford.

01:02:20No one with the last name Ford has ever owned the Abbott Roadhouse.

01:02:23I can't find anything online that connects any of the previous homeowners to anyone named

01:02:27Mia.

01:02:28Maybe she rented?

01:02:30Or her family?

01:02:31Even if that were the case, Tommy says she doesn't live here anymore.

01:02:34And the gift was postmarked in Buffalo, so it can't be anyone named Mia.

01:02:38I just can't help it.

01:02:39I mean, something in my gut says it's her.

01:02:42She was his best friend, Gabe.

01:02:44We've got to figure this out.

01:02:45We've got to find her.

01:02:48I know we said we want to keep this plan between us, but it might be time we have to call on

01:02:53reinforcements.

01:02:54So we went to this house that we thought was the place, but it turns out it was a dead

01:03:04end, so that's the whole story.

01:03:08And, uh, you know, we hope we've come to the right place.

01:03:13We need help, which is why we've come here today to ask you for this favor.

01:03:18Why now?

01:03:21Why today?

01:03:22On this, the day before the last Christmas game at Highmark?

01:03:27Because we know what you're capable of.

01:03:29Well, we also tried looking at Mia ourselves, and, you know, we found nothing.

01:03:37Oh, Morgan.

01:03:39You may know medicine, but social media stalking?

01:03:42It's an art.

01:03:44And I'm Michelangelo, baby.

01:03:46Boys!

01:03:48Um, um, what's with the shovels?

01:03:57We're headed to the stadium.

01:03:59We signed up to shovel snow before the game tomorrow.

01:04:02Gotcha.

01:04:03You know, the new stadium's going to have one of the world's largest snow melting systems.

01:04:07That's unnecessary.

01:04:08Little bit of snow never kept this city down.

01:04:12Actually, a melting machine would be nice.

01:04:14All right, boys.

01:04:15Get comfortable.

01:04:18I've got some work to do before we head to the stadium.

01:04:21So, uh, what are we looking for here?

01:04:23Medical records?

01:04:24Credit score?

01:04:25No, no.

01:04:26Just want to find her.

01:04:27Seriously?

01:04:28Yeah.

01:04:29Ugh.

01:04:29No fun.

01:04:30All right.

01:04:31Stay put, and I will get to work.

01:04:33Wait, so what's going on?

01:04:35It's a long story.

01:04:37We have the time.

01:04:37I mean, it's going to take her at least an hour.

01:04:39Found something.

01:04:40Really?

01:04:41Yeah, Mia isn't on socials, but her sister Pam is.

01:04:45Found this picture of them.

01:04:47Plus, there are a ton of pictures of Pam in Buffalo.

01:04:50So, Mia may have moved away, but it looks like her sister stayed put.

01:04:54So, theoretically, Mia could have had Pam send those gifts.

01:04:58She's starting to add up.

01:05:00Has Pam ever posted about a house on Abbott Road?

01:05:03Eh, no.

01:05:04Her feed's mostly cat memes, pictures of ladybugs, and, uh, a lot of petitions to bring back the

01:05:10show wings.

01:05:11Ooh, I'd sign that.

01:05:12Right?

01:05:14Okay, maybe we should send her a DM.

01:05:15Maybe she remembers Uncle Tommy.

01:05:17I mean, we can, but I don't even think she'd see it.

01:05:20Her account's not very active.

01:05:22The last time she posted was in 2017.

01:05:24Hmm.

01:05:25Yeah, we can keep digging, but I think this is about all the information we're going to

01:05:28get.

01:05:29Sorry.

01:05:31It's just so frustrating.

01:05:32I mean, we have all these clues, but then there's these major pieces still missing.

01:05:36It's like we've got the receipt.

01:05:37We've got a timeline.

01:05:38Yeah, but we have no proof that Mia ever lived at 360 Abbott Road.

01:05:41We might have to come to terms with the fact that Mia might not be the mystery sender.

01:05:45I mean, maybe she is, and we have the wrong receipt.

01:05:49No, it's the right receipt.

01:05:50The serial numbers match.

01:05:52Look, you want to just call it a night?

01:05:54No, we need to keep thinking, because if we can't solve this thing, I mean, that's

01:05:57it.

01:05:58Tommy will have spent his whole life never knowing who this person is, never getting closure,

01:06:01but after everything he's given me, I just want to be able to give him this one thing,

01:06:04because if I can't...

01:06:04Hey, hey, hey, just, just, okay.

01:06:06You will, okay?

01:06:08We just need to get back on track.

01:06:10Or hope for a sign.

01:06:12All right.

01:06:12Gabe!

01:06:13Morgan!

01:06:14Get up!

01:06:14Wow, you really do get around.

01:06:16Oh, I'm off the clock.

01:06:18Going to a big Christmas party over on Abbotsford Place.

01:06:21Not the North Pole?

01:06:23Ho, ho, ho, the North Pole.

01:06:26Good one, Gabe.

01:06:27Wait a second.

01:06:28What?

01:06:29The faded address in the receipt.

01:06:30Maybe it wasn't Abbott Road.

01:06:32Maybe it was Abbotsford Place.

01:06:34What?

01:06:34That's just a few blocks away.

01:06:36Could we have had the wrong house this entire time?

01:06:39Santa?

01:06:39Hmm?

01:06:40You're a genius.

01:06:40You really are magical.

01:06:43And that's not like a joke.

01:06:44Ho, ho, ho.

01:06:45Well, Merry Christmas.

01:06:46Let's go.

01:06:47Ho, ho.

01:06:48I hope they have eggnog.

01:06:55I have a good feeling.

01:06:57I mean, this has to be the missing piece.

01:06:59I mean, tonight, we are going to find our mystery center.

01:07:02Oh, my gosh.

01:07:08You're...

01:07:08Mia.

01:07:18So, you're Tommy's niece.

01:07:21I can see the resemblance.

01:07:23It's in her eyes.

01:07:25I can't believe we found you.

01:07:28I mean, seriously, you have no idea what it took to get here.

01:07:30Tommy said you moved away.

01:07:33I did.

01:07:34Many years ago.

01:07:36But this house always stayed in the family.

01:07:38My sister Pam owns it now.

01:07:40Are you here visiting her for Christmas?

01:07:42That and my sister's daughter, Angela, is home from the Army.

01:07:46She's being honored at the Bills game tomorrow during the salute to service moment.

01:07:50I wouldn't miss it for the world.

01:07:52So, you said you've been trying to find me.

01:07:57Why?

01:07:57So, uh, when my Uncle Tommy was deployed, there was this person who anonymously cared for his mom and siblings.

01:08:10He'd sent up money and food and Christmas gifts.

01:08:12And he said that this person was the only reason that they were able to sail float while he was overseas.

01:08:19And now it's been, you know, over five decades that this person still sends him a Christmas gift every single year.

01:08:28And we were wondering if, if that person was you.

01:08:38Yes, it's me.

01:08:39Yes.

01:08:40Oh, this is incredible.

01:08:42Tommy's been looking for you for years.

01:08:45Everything you did for him and our family.

01:08:48I mean, Tommy's been waiting a lifetime to say thank you.

01:08:51Oh, he's going to be so excited when we tell him.

01:08:54He's...

01:08:55Oh, but you can't tell him.

01:08:58I don't want you to tell him.

01:09:00Um, may we ask why?

01:09:04I've kept this a secret all these years because I don't want him to feel indebted to me in any way.

01:09:11I just wanted to help.

01:09:12You did help.

01:09:13And you kept it up.

01:09:16I mean, even after you moved away, even after he came home from the war, you kept sending presents.

01:09:21Mia, you gotta help me understand here.

01:09:24If you didn't want to be found out, then why did you keep going?

01:09:29Because you were in love with him.

01:09:35Is that true?

01:09:39I've loved him my whole life.

01:09:43Did you ever tell him?

01:09:49I never got the chance.

01:09:52He was drafted.

01:09:54And, well, it's not the sort of thing you just confess to in a letter.

01:10:00After I moved away, I stopped writing letters.

01:10:04It just was too painful to hold on to hope for something that seemed like it wasn't meant to be.

01:10:10But you kept sending him Christmas gifts.

01:10:16Part of me never wanted to let go.

01:10:19If I kept sending him gifts, he was still part of my life.

01:10:22It sounds so foolish when I say it out loud, but I guess it's easier than admitting that it's too late for us now.

01:10:35But it isn't.

01:10:37You can still tell him how you feel.

01:10:40It's been too many years.

01:10:42His life is here.

01:10:44My life isn't.

01:10:46What if he feels the same way?

01:10:49What if he doesn't?

01:10:51If I put myself out there after all these years only to be rejected?

01:10:57It may be cowardly, but it's also self-preservation.

01:11:01My heart can't take that kind of pain.

01:11:04Especially at Christmas.

01:11:05Hope is not lost.

01:11:14Mia and Tommy have never gotten married.

01:11:16If that's not an unrequited love, I don't know what is.

01:11:18You hurt her.

01:11:19She doesn't want us pushing this.

01:11:21She's scared.

01:11:22We have to tell Tommy.

01:11:23We're not telling Tommy.

01:11:24What if she's right and he doesn't feel the same way,

01:11:26and then we put her in the exact position she doesn't want to be in?

01:11:29What if he does feel the same way?

01:11:31We've got to find out.

01:11:32It's not our decision to make.

01:11:34Let's face it, yeah, we found the mystery cinder.

01:11:36There's just nothing else left for us to do.

01:11:39It's over.

01:11:40No.

01:11:41No, absolutely not.

01:11:43We're going to keep going.

01:11:44And you know why?

01:11:45Because we're Bill's fans.

01:11:46Giving up is not in our vocabulary.

01:11:48Dave?

01:11:48No, whatever happened to, you only truly lose when you stop trying.

01:11:51To right here, right now.

01:11:52Why is this so important to you?

01:11:54Because it's important to you.

01:11:56You'd do anything for your family, and I love that.

01:11:59I love that you're allowed.

01:12:00I love that you jump on tables when your team scores.

01:12:03I love that you're funny, that you're self-deprecating, that you're honest, and that you never back down from a challenge.

01:12:09I love every second that I get to spend with you, because I love you.

01:12:17Gabe, that's, um...

01:12:18Look, you don't have to say anything, okay?

01:12:20I, you know, I was just thinking about tonight and, yeah, and I don't want to go a lifetime without telling you how I feel.

01:12:31We should head back.

01:12:32No, no, it's okay.

01:12:33I can walk.

01:12:34But, no, I, I'm parked right there.

01:12:36I can drive you home.

01:12:36Oh, no, it's okay.

01:12:37It's not far.

01:12:38Yeah, I just, I, I want to clear my head.

01:12:41Yeah.

01:12:44I'll see you at the game tomorrow.

01:12:47All right, today's the day, people.

01:12:56The last holiday game at Highmark.

01:12:59Also, don't forget, four days out till the Man and Red's on the clock.

01:13:17Yeah, there's just something about football and the holidays, right?

01:13:21I mean, you can really feel the excitement in the air all across Western New York.

01:13:26Yeah.

01:13:26Sick display this year.

01:13:28Good dude.

01:13:28Thanks, man.

01:13:29It's a lot of hard work and a lot of sleepless nights, but, obviously, the sacrifice was well worth it.

01:13:35Well, you inflated one snowman.

01:13:37Come on, everybody, eat.

01:13:38We've got apps for days.

01:13:40Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah.

01:13:41No, put that down.

01:13:42We've got heart-healthy snacks for you right over on that table.

01:13:44Come on.

01:13:46For your own good, sweetheart.

01:13:48Mmm.

01:13:48I'm going to take this for later.

01:13:50Best game of all time.

01:13:51Yes.

01:13:51Without a doubt, 2019 Thanksgiving game, Bills vs. Cowboys.

01:13:55Oh, please, Trish, come on.

01:13:57If you're talking best game,

01:13:58it's got to be the wild card game against the Patriots.

01:14:01Mm-hmm.

01:14:01First ever perfect offensive in NFL history.

01:14:05You have a point.

01:14:06It doesn't get better than that.

01:14:07Mm-hmm.

01:14:09Hey, how are you?

01:14:10Hey, nice to see you.

01:14:12Hey, see you.

01:14:13Oh, thank you for bringing that out, sweetie.

01:14:19I got distracted.

01:14:21I was talking to...

01:14:21Oh, okay, question for you.

01:14:23Yeah.

01:14:23Best ever, Bills game.

01:14:26Bills vs. Cowboys card game, obviously.

01:14:27Duh!

01:14:28That's not a question.

01:14:29Oh, my God.

01:14:29There's no other game.

01:14:31Hey, Gabe.

01:14:32You okay?

01:14:34A what?

01:14:34Uh, yeah, yeah.

01:14:35I, uh, yeah, I'm just thinking about the game,

01:14:38you know, taking it all in.

01:14:39Oh, yeah, the game.

01:14:41Right.

01:14:42So it's been really nice

01:14:44seeing you and Morgan hang out so much lately.

01:14:46Yeah, I guess we have been.

01:14:49Remind me when you guys were kids.

01:14:51You know, Kathy was always a big sister,

01:14:53very protective.

01:14:54Morgan had no one to really play with.

01:14:57But then you moved in next door.

01:14:59She was ecstatic.

01:15:02Finally had a best buddy.

01:15:03Somebody she could try to beat

01:15:05in that flag football.

01:15:07Yeah, we, uh...

01:15:09We're best friends.

01:15:13Look, I don't mean to stick my nose in your business,

01:15:16but in life, there's gonna be pain.

01:15:20And if you try to avoid it,

01:15:23it turns to regret.

01:15:24And you don't want that living in your head rent-free.

01:15:26Time is a luxury.

01:15:31Don't take it for granted.

01:15:33Take a chance.

01:15:36Yeah.

01:15:38This looks great.

01:15:41Yeah, yeah, yeah!

01:15:42Kathy, stop breathing all over the food.

01:15:45Are you seriously still doing that?

01:15:47Yeah, and I'm still not in labor,

01:15:48so it jokes on you.

01:15:49Mom, table looks great.

01:15:51Aw, thanks.

01:15:53You're welcome.

01:15:54I wanted it to feel sophisticated.

01:15:55Mm-hmm.

01:15:57Hey!

01:15:58Food's on!

01:16:00Oh, and I want to remind everybody

01:16:01that this is a shirts-on dinner.

01:16:04That means you, Jeremy.

01:16:07Oh, come on.

01:16:08I can't table jump with my shirt on.

01:16:10It's against tradition, right?

01:16:11Jeremy!

01:16:13No table jumping until after dessert.

01:16:16Come on, really?

01:16:17Jeremy, let's eat!

01:16:20Okay.

01:16:21Hey.

01:16:31Where's Gabe?

01:16:32Oh, he had to go into work.

01:16:34Some emergency.

01:16:35He said he'll meet us at the game.

01:16:36Whoa, whoa, whoa.

01:16:37Wait, no, wait.

01:16:38What about the family photo?

01:16:39I have taken some very drastic measures

01:16:41to make sure that we get this picture.

01:16:42We have to get this picture.

01:16:43Kathy, we'll take the photo after the game.

01:16:46It wouldn't be a family picture without Gabe.

01:16:53Hey.

01:16:55You okay?

01:16:57Yeah, no.

01:16:59Fine.

01:17:00Shh.

01:17:01Let's eat.

01:17:16Pressure throws to the left,

01:17:17and it's incomplete.

01:17:19Intended for Pop Douglas,

01:17:21but May's throw is too high.

01:17:23Cam Lewis in coverage,

01:17:24and the fans love it.

01:17:33The Buffalo out in front,

01:17:34and a tight one here.

01:17:3517-14 is we near halftime.

01:17:39Can I get you guys something

01:17:40from the concession stand?

01:17:41What?

01:17:42After everything we had at that tailgate,

01:17:44come on.

01:17:45Watch on this.

01:17:45I made this for you.

01:17:46Oh, come on.

01:17:47I want a hot dog.

01:17:48I made some hot dog.

01:17:48Oh, stop it.

01:17:49What is this?

01:17:50Sit down.

01:17:50We're at a game.

01:17:51No, I know.

01:17:52Sit down.

01:17:53Hey.

01:17:54Ricky.

01:17:55What?

01:17:55Anywhere from Gabe?

01:17:56Go be here.

01:17:56Don't worry.

01:17:57He's missing the whole game.

01:17:58Wait, wait, wait, wait.

01:17:59Everyone, please rise

01:18:00as we honor one of Buffalo's own

01:18:02for a very special

01:18:04NFL salute to service mobile.

01:18:06I've been looking for you.

01:18:07I told you.

01:18:09Hi.

01:18:10Sorry, I'm late.

01:18:11I'm just glad you made it.

01:18:12Wait, what?

01:18:14What was your work emergency?

01:18:16You'll see.

01:18:17Join us in welcoming

01:18:19Corporal Angela Kaminsky

01:18:21home for the holidays.

01:18:24Angela is joined by her mom,

01:18:26Pam,

01:18:27and her aunt, Mia.

01:18:28Mia's in the field.

01:18:30That means all the time

01:18:31he's going to see her,

01:18:33she's going to go.

01:18:33She's here.

01:18:35You should find him.

01:18:36Oh, no, no, no.

01:18:37You guys,

01:18:38I'll stay here.

01:18:38I'll just watch.

01:18:39Thank you so much.

01:18:42I know this isn't

01:18:43a very typical moment

01:18:45for salute to service,

01:18:46but I wanted to take this time

01:18:48to honor someone

01:18:49important in my life.

01:18:51My aunt Mia.

01:18:53Me?

01:18:54And there's an Army veteran here

01:18:56who wants to do the same.

01:18:58I love.

01:19:06My name is PFC Thomas Rossi,

01:19:10and I served in Vietnam

01:19:11from 1971 to 73.

01:19:14Times were hard back then

01:19:16for my mother,

01:19:18my kids' sisters,

01:19:19but my friend Mia here.

01:19:21She secretly supported

01:19:23my family in ways

01:19:25that were life-changing.

01:19:28She anonymously brought money

01:19:31and groceries on a weekly basis.

01:19:35She kept it a secret

01:19:36for 50 years.

01:19:39I mean, nobody knew

01:19:40until now.

01:19:44I know my friend

01:19:46doesn't like to be

01:19:48in the spotlight,

01:19:48but Mia deserves

01:19:51to be honored

01:19:53for her service.

01:19:55And in my eyes,

01:19:57and in the eyes of

01:19:58Angela and Pam,

01:20:00and in the hearts

01:20:01of my entire family,

01:20:03we know that Mia

01:20:05is our hero.

01:20:10Mia!

01:20:11Mia!

01:20:12Mia!

01:20:13Mia!

01:20:14Mia!

01:20:15Mia!

01:20:16Mia!

01:20:17Mia!

01:20:18Mia!

01:20:19Mia!

01:20:20It's been a long time,

01:20:21Tommy.

01:20:22Yeah.

01:20:23Where you been hiding

01:20:24yourself?

01:20:25Mia.

01:20:26Mia.

01:20:27Something I've been wanting

01:20:28to tell you for 50 years.

01:20:30What?

01:20:31I love you, Mia.

01:20:33I've always loved you.

01:20:36I've always loved you.

01:20:45Tommy!

01:20:46You've been around for a new

01:20:50day,

01:20:52who had to be comfortable.

01:20:53What a memorable way to meet us

01:20:55into the third quarter of this exciting game.

01:20:57You arranged all this.

01:20:58You said you wanted to give Tommy a Christmas

01:21:00gift.

01:21:01I'd never forget.

01:21:02So...

01:21:03Jane...

01:21:04I...

01:21:06Oh!

01:21:07Honey, honey, honey, you okay?

01:21:09I think the baby's coming.

01:21:11Now?

01:21:12Wait, Kathy, Kathy, I'm gonna get you to a hospital.

01:21:14No, no, no, no, but I'll miss the rest of the game.

01:21:16Somebody get the live stream, all right?

01:21:18Oh, God!

01:21:19What about the family photo?

01:21:21This can't be happening!

01:21:22No, no, no.

01:21:23Hey, Bubba, look at me.

01:21:24You gotta breathe.

01:21:25Remember? Remember your exercises.

01:21:26You gotta... That's it.

01:21:27The breathing doesn't work!

01:21:29The influencers were wrong!

01:21:31Hey, look at me, look at me, huh?

01:21:33Yeah, yeah, yeah.

01:21:34We're having a baby.

01:21:35My baby's coming.

01:21:36We're having a baby.

01:21:37Yeah, come on, we gotta go.

01:21:39Okay, let's go.

01:21:40Come on, let's go.

01:21:41Let's go!

01:21:42Let's go!

01:21:55It's coming.

01:21:56All right, we're going to the game.

01:21:58How can our baby get over here?

01:22:03Friends and family, both old and new.

01:22:10Mm-hmm.

01:22:11We are gathered here on Christmas Day to christen the newest member of Bill's Mafia.

01:22:16Ah.

01:22:17Baby Jessica.

01:22:18Oh.

01:22:19Yeah.

01:22:20Get back.

01:22:21It's game time.

01:22:22Go, Bills.

01:22:23Go, Bills.

01:22:24Go, Bills.

01:22:25Go, Bills.

01:22:26Now Jessica will be ready for game day.

01:22:30Well, actually, speaking of game day, I know that we didn't get to have our last holiday photo at the stadium.

01:22:37But I was able to pull one more favor at work.

01:22:41Or you're all gonna have to change.

01:22:52We're taking our family photo on the field?

01:22:56How is this even possible?

01:22:58Well, we had to pull a few strings.

01:23:01Whoa.

01:23:02That's...

01:23:03George.

01:23:04Well, we heard you had to miss the last half of the game.

01:23:07So hopefully this can make up for it.

01:23:09Oh, it does.

01:23:10Oh, yeah.

01:23:11It definitely does.

01:23:12What about a little flag football before you take the photo?

01:23:15Playing flag football?

01:23:17Yep.

01:23:18On the Bills' field?

01:23:19Yeah.

01:23:20With the Bills' players?

01:23:21Exactly.

01:23:22Gabe said you might need some backups.

01:23:24Plus, this is our last Christmas at Highmark, too.

01:23:26We can't let you guys have all the fun.

01:23:28Thank you for inviting us, Gabe.

01:23:30Yeah.

01:23:33Sal, Sal.

01:23:34Hey, you okay?

01:23:35I'm good. I can play.

01:23:36Okay.

01:23:37Yeah. Yes. You sure?

01:23:38All right. Yeah. Cool.

01:23:39Great.

01:23:40Because I call Reed's team.

01:23:41All right.

01:23:42Oh, boy.

01:23:43All right. Head on out there. Pick your colors.

01:23:44Come on.

01:23:45Well, let's go.

01:23:46Hey.

01:23:47Ran to the players' visit to the hospital.

01:23:49Reuniting Tommy and me on the field.

01:23:51And out there, say Gabe.

01:23:53Well, when you pull a favor, you really pull a favor.

01:23:57Well, we have to look out for each other, right?

01:23:59We are the city of good neighbors.

01:24:01I think you just took that to a whole nother level.

01:24:05Yeah. With Christmas and with Kathy giving birth,

01:24:08we haven't really had a chance to talk.

01:24:11It's totally okay if you don't want to talk.

01:24:13I just want to make sure that we're good.

01:24:15And that you're good.

01:24:17Because I would never want to do anything that would jeopardize you.

01:24:20I don't want to win a lifetime, either.

01:24:32Finally!

01:24:33It's about time.

01:24:34I know, right?

01:24:35Let's play some football.

01:24:36What's that?

01:24:37Ho, ho, ho.

01:24:38Would you look at that.

01:24:39I guess fifth time's the job.

01:24:41I love a good love story.

01:24:42Oh, I do too, my dear.

01:24:43They just needed a little help along the way.

01:24:45Oh, don't I know it.

01:24:46Candy cane, Mrs. Claus.

01:24:47Why, thank you, Mr. Claus.

01:24:48Merry Christmas.

01:24:49Merry Christmas.

01:24:50Merry Christmas.

01:24:51Let's get this game started!

01:24:55Just so you know, I'm not going to take it easy on you.

01:24:57Just so you know, you don't want to mess with me.

01:25:00Oh, I do too, my dear.

01:25:01Oh, I do too, my dear.

01:25:02They just needed a little help along the way.

01:25:03Oh, don't I know it.

01:25:04Candy cane, Mrs. Claus.

01:25:05Why, thank you, Mr. Claus.

01:25:07Merry Christmas.

01:25:08Merry Christmas.

01:25:09Let's get this game started!

01:25:11Just so you know, I'm not going to take it easy on you.

01:25:15Just so you know, you don't want to mess with me.

01:25:18Red, 73!

01:25:19Time out!

01:25:20Can I get a time out?

01:25:21Red, 73!

01:25:22Hunt!

01:25:27Oh!

01:25:28Oh!

01:25:29Oh!

01:25:30Oh!

01:25:31Oh!

01:25:32Oh!

01:25:33Oh!

01:25:34Oh!

01:25:35Oh!

01:25:36Oh!

01:25:37Oh!

01:25:38Oh!

01:25:39Oh!

01:25:40Oh!

01:25:43Oh!

01:25:44No fraternizing with the enemy!

01:25:46I'll take the penalty!

01:25:51There's really no place I'd rather be than right here.

01:25:54Right now.

01:25:55Merry Christmas.

01:25:58Merry Christmas.

01:26:10Oh!

01:26:11Oh!

01:26:12Everyone!

01:26:13Oh!

01:26:14There's much imagine!

01:26:15Nothing else!

01:26:16Oh!

01:26:17Oh!

01:26:18Oh!

01:26:19Oh!

01:26:20Oh!

01:26:21Oh!

01:26:22Oh!

01:26:23Oh!

01:26:24Oh!

01:26:25Oh!

01:26:26Oh!

01:26:27Oh!

01:26:28Oh!

01:26:29My God!

01:26:30Oh!

01:26:33Oh!

01:26:34Oh!

01:26:35Oh!

01:26:38Oh!

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