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00:00:18and this one's for snowy that's gonna be one happy dog right there oh and here's
00:00:24one for you dad oh thank you buddy it's actually for you and mom yeah a joint present from lydia
00:00:31and me
00:00:31for the both of you did you get the tickets you know it i bet mom's really gonna like that
00:00:44if she ever comes out yeah i want open presents do we have to wait for her
00:00:51yes we have to wait how about this i'll go check on her all right you guys hang tight be
00:00:58right back
00:01:06merry christmas you gonna come out celebrate the day maybe open a gift or four
00:01:17i'm just not feeling up to it all right come on the kids are waiting
00:01:26you cry just start without me okay very please come on
00:01:39it's just the anniversary with dad i know hey i understand what you're feeling today but
00:01:47kids got up early they're really excited do you james
00:01:54i mean my dad's gone and now you and i aren't even guaranteed another christmas together
00:02:01and i can't help it and i want to stay in bed okay no don't do this come on you
00:02:12don't understand
00:02:16i i don't understand i thought we weren't gonna dwell on things that we can't control
00:02:24it's in god's hands right
00:02:32mary please the kids they are out there they've been waiting to celebrate this day with their mother
00:02:38and we have been blessed with this christmas together and i want to go out there and enjoy it
00:02:45as a family you me lydia and caleb
00:02:53love you i love you that's good and here's one for you from me
00:03:02mom merry christmas hi merry christmas merry christmas mom i love you i love you too merry
00:03:10christmas you guys wow look at all these presents did dad give you the present from caleb and me
00:03:20he did not is there now i will why don't you open it okay oh come on mom please
00:03:31i mean they asked i am sorry they asked all right wow
00:03:49thank you this is so great so perfect wow look at how beautiful your mother used to be it's crazy
00:03:59and and she still is i mean all these years later i mean this is the same okay person i'm
00:04:04looking at
00:04:05right right you know what you just should run thin ice games boys that's why i like to see a
00:04:10little
00:04:10fire in the belly huh do you like your picture mom we found the old one and got it printed
00:04:17and framed
00:04:18i love it i love it so much you guys thank you thank you that is so thoughtful you're the
00:04:26best oh and
00:04:27and this one's for me i thought we agreed not to get each other gifts we did i changed my
00:04:38mind
00:04:39just open such a rebel i know okay all right
00:04:53is this supposed to make me happy
00:04:57yeah we talked about going on a cruise so in a year and a half
00:05:01living on faith baby did you not understand the doctor i did i just i thought that this
00:05:08would be a great idea do you remember what she said because i do like it was yesterday with numbers
00:05:18like yours mr boyce most patients don't live more than 18 months so now you have less than a year
00:05:27and a half and you go and you book a cruise for 18 months from now mary come on it's
00:05:32christmas let's
00:05:33just you know no i'm sorry i just i need a minute okay hey hey okay who's next
00:05:49kids we gotta go
00:05:53you sure you don't want to come no still gotta get a start on dinner and get myself ready
00:06:02oh god thank you oh you're welcome hey listen can we talk about this cruise thing no it's fine
00:06:08we'll talk about it later all right okay you always say that but we never do
00:06:21oh wow you guys look great you're not coming with us no you know grandma and your aunt and uncle
00:06:27are
00:06:27all coming over today so somebody's got to get the house ready but you never go anymore not since
00:06:33dad's diagnosis you know what guys we don't need to talk about that today okay let's not mention it
00:06:40when the family comes over either right we know okay mom all right okay come here come on have fun
00:06:48mom be good bye baby love you love you all right all right off we go yes put on those
00:06:58coats it's cold out
00:07:23mom
00:07:28mom
00:07:29mom
00:07:31mom
00:07:43It came upon a midnight speed
00:07:50That glorious song of old
00:07:56From angels bending near the air
00:08:03To touch their hearts of gold
00:08:10Peace on earth, but will to win
00:08:16From heaven's all-gracious King
00:08:21The world in solemn stillness lay
00:08:29To hear the angels sing
00:08:50Gloria
00:08:52In excelsis Deo
00:08:58See him in a manger laid
00:09:04Jesus, Lord of heaven and earth
00:09:09Mary, Joseph, lend your aid
00:09:13With us sing our Savior's birth
00:09:24Gloria
00:09:27In excelsis Deo
00:09:31Gloria
00:09:39Gloria
00:09:40In excelsis Deo
00:09:51Wow!
00:09:53And all God's people said
00:09:56Amen!
00:09:58It's Harry
00:09:59If you hit that note
00:10:00And it's like
00:10:01I'm really saying, man
00:10:03I'm really saying
00:10:04Here he is, Dad
00:10:08Merry Christmas
00:10:10I'm James Boyce
00:10:13These are my children
00:10:15Lydia
00:10:16And Caleb
00:10:18Yeah, how did you
00:10:21Uh, are you new here?
00:10:23I haven't seen you here before
00:10:25I am from out of town
00:10:26Oh, you visiting family?
00:10:30No
00:10:31He's here on business
00:10:34Over Christmas?
00:10:36I was just telling him
00:10:38What a shame it is
00:10:38He doesn't live here
00:10:39We would love for him
00:10:40To join our worship team
00:10:41Yeah
00:10:43You really can sing
00:10:44You a professional singer
00:10:46Of something?
00:10:48No
00:10:48Well, it sure sounded like it
00:10:50We could hear you
00:10:51All the way from the front row
00:10:53Sorry, what was your name again?
00:10:57It's Harry
00:10:58His name's Harry
00:11:00It is a pleasure to meet you
00:11:03Where are you going
00:11:04For Christmas dinner, Harry?
00:11:07I do not have anywhere to go
00:11:09That's terrible
00:11:10No one should be alone
00:11:11On Christmas
00:11:13Right, Dad?
00:11:15Right, yes
00:11:17Definitely not
00:11:19You're more than welcome
00:11:20To join us
00:11:21We're having extended family over
00:11:23But I'm sure we can find room
00:11:25For one more
00:11:28The first Noel
00:11:33The angel did say
00:11:40Was to certain
00:11:42For shepherds
00:11:45In fields as they lay
00:11:50In fields where they
00:11:55Lay keeping their sheep
00:12:00On a cold winter's night
00:12:07That was so deep
00:12:11The first Noel
00:12:17The first Noel
00:12:19The angel did say
00:12:22Was to certain
00:12:26For shepherds
00:12:29In fields as they lay
00:12:35Noel
00:12:41Noel
00:12:42Noel
00:12:43Noel
00:12:44Noel
00:12:44Noel
00:12:47Born is the king
00:12:49Good morning
00:12:50You're listening to Radio Joy
00:12:51And we'd like to wish you
00:12:52A very Merry Christmas
00:12:54Can you imagine
00:12:55What it must seem like
00:12:56To the shepherds
00:12:56Outside of Bethlehem
00:12:57On that original Christmas day
00:12:58First one angel appears
00:13:00Announcing the birth of Jesus
00:13:01And then he's joined
00:13:02By a great company
00:13:03Of angels praising God
00:13:04Yeah, I'd settle
00:13:05For just one
00:13:06With some good news
00:13:10Hey, Mom
00:13:11Oh, hey
00:13:12Hi, guys
00:13:13Hi, how was it?
00:13:16It was nice
00:13:16Yeah?
00:13:17Um, listen
00:13:18I, um
00:13:19I had a little bit
00:13:21Of an accident
00:13:22Hey, baby
00:13:25Oh, uh, this is Harry
00:13:26We've been at church
00:13:28Hey
00:13:29You are Mary Boyce
00:13:33Yep
00:13:33It is a pleasure
00:13:34To make your acquaintance
00:13:37And he can really sing
00:13:40Wow
00:13:41He's from out of town
00:13:42And didn't have anywhere
00:13:43To go for Christmas dinner
00:13:44Yeah, so we invited him
00:13:45To eat with us
00:13:46Oh, okay
00:13:47Um, that's great
00:13:48Listen, kids
00:13:49Why don't you guys
00:13:50Take Harry
00:13:51And show him
00:13:53The Christmas tree
00:13:54We decorated?
00:13:55Yes, baby
00:13:56That's a great idea
00:13:57Show him the Christmas tree
00:13:58Okay?
00:13:58And you guys
00:13:59Take Snowy out with you, too
00:14:00She hasn't been out
00:14:00In a while
00:14:01Come on, Harry
00:14:02It's a real live tree
00:14:04That's still growing
00:14:10Nice to meet you
00:14:11Mary Boyce
00:14:13You, too
00:14:19What?
00:14:20You know how stressed I am
00:14:22Are you kidding?
00:14:23Like, springing this guy
00:14:24He's got an eye on me
00:14:24At the last minute
00:14:25And look how I'm dressed, James
00:14:27I thought you'd be ready by now
00:14:29You didn't call
00:14:30You didn't text
00:14:30I mean
00:14:31I didn't think about it
00:14:33I'm sorry
00:14:33What do you want me to do?
00:14:35I mean, the man's gonna be alone
00:14:36On Christmas
00:14:37You want him hanging out
00:14:38In a hotel
00:14:39While we enjoy Christmas dinner?
00:14:41Besides, aren't we
00:14:42Supposed to show hospitality
00:14:43To strangers?
00:14:45Remember that?
00:14:46Huh?
00:14:47Hey, if I get him
00:14:48To sing for you
00:14:50You're gonna be amazed
00:14:51I mean, the man
00:14:52Has an incredible voice
00:14:53He can belt at him
00:14:55Oh, wow
00:14:55Well, I expect a concert
00:14:57Okay
00:15:02What a friendly creature
00:15:05But Snowy is an odd name
00:15:07For a black dog
00:15:09Caleb picked it
00:15:10What can I say?
00:15:12The dog loves the snow
00:15:15It would seem so
00:15:19What a beautiful
00:15:20Abbey's Fraseri
00:15:22An Abbey's Fraseri
00:15:24What?
00:15:25An Abbey's Fraseri
00:15:27Or tree
00:15:29It's an Abbey's Fraseri
00:15:30One of the most common
00:15:31Types of Christmas trees
00:15:32Around here
00:15:33Also known as
00:15:34The Fraser Fir
00:15:35The other
00:15:36The Tsurutsuga Mensesii
00:15:38Also known as
00:15:39The Douglas Fir
00:15:39Our grandfather
00:15:41Knew those names
00:15:41For plants
00:15:42Yes, your grandfather
00:15:44Was a very smart man
00:15:46Did you know him?
00:15:52Mom!
00:15:54Dad!
00:15:54Harry knows the funny names
00:15:56Of plants
00:15:57Just like Grandpa
00:15:58And
00:15:59Your present
00:16:01Oh, no
00:16:02I know
00:16:04I know
00:16:04I'm so sorry
00:16:06You guys
00:16:06This is
00:16:08The accident
00:16:09That I mentioned
00:16:09When you got home
00:16:11I dropped it
00:16:12And I
00:16:12Gosh
00:16:13I feel terrible
00:16:14I'm so sorry
00:16:14It's okay
00:16:15We'll go back to the shop
00:16:16And have him make a new one
00:16:18Or
00:16:19Fix that one
00:16:20I don't think
00:16:22This can be fixed
00:16:22Harry
00:16:23It's okay
00:16:24We'll get it replaced
00:16:25Next week
00:16:25Okay?
00:16:27Okay kids
00:16:28The family is going to be here any minute
00:16:30So if you guys want to
00:16:32Just go on upstairs
00:16:33And get out of those church clothes
00:16:35Oh mom
00:16:36Do we have to?
00:16:38Oh yes
00:16:39You have to
00:16:40Go on
00:16:47So Harry
00:16:49Tell me about yourself
00:16:51You're from out of town
00:16:52Right?
00:16:54Yes
00:16:54I have been sent
00:16:56I'm sorry
00:16:56Could you hand me the mustard
00:16:57That's right behind you
00:16:58On the counter
00:17:04Thank you
00:17:05So James tells me
00:17:07You're a singer
00:17:10No
00:17:11I am not
00:17:12Oh
00:17:13You must have misunderstood
00:17:15I do sing
00:17:17But that is not my primary
00:17:20That must be
00:17:21My mother
00:17:22Um
00:17:24Yeah
00:17:25Would you mind
00:17:26Letting her in?
00:17:27Is that okay?
00:17:28Thank you
00:17:29Oh and she's a little bit formal
00:17:31So if you want to just call her
00:17:33Mrs. Ross
00:17:35Mrs. Ross
00:17:38Yes
00:17:39That's right
00:17:40And you are
00:17:42Hi mom
00:17:42This is Harry
00:17:43Come on in
00:17:45It is a great pleasure to meet you
00:17:47Your euphorbia
00:17:49Pokerima is a very fine specimen
00:17:53May I help you with your coat?
00:17:55Well yes
00:17:55Thank you
00:17:56That's very kind
00:17:57Not many people know the scientific name for the poinsettia
00:18:01Oh you wouldn't happen to be a botanist now
00:18:04Would you Harry?
00:18:05It is Harry right?
00:18:06I once saw
00:18:08An enormous bed of the most beautiful
00:18:12Lobularia maritima
00:18:13You have ever beheld Mrs. Ross
00:18:15Oh no need to be so formal
00:18:18Just call me Helen
00:18:19And you're really not a botanist
00:18:21Huh?
00:18:22Hmm
00:18:24Merry Christmas
00:18:30You look like you've seen a ghost
00:18:33I said Merry Christmas
00:18:36Merry Christmas
00:18:37Merry Christmas
00:18:38Merry Christmas
00:18:40Merry Christmas
00:18:41Lydia and Caleb
00:18:42Merry Christmas
00:18:43I've got a little something here for you
00:18:46Oh that's really nice
00:18:48Thank you grandma
00:18:49That's nice mom
00:18:50Merry Christmas
00:18:51Merry Christmas dear
00:18:53How was the drive over Mrs. Ross?
00:18:55Oh
00:18:55Well it took a little longer than I thought
00:18:58I missed a turn or two
00:19:01I'm still not used to driving by myself
00:19:04Hmm
00:19:06What?
00:19:08Hon
00:19:08No use pretending
00:19:10I'm missing your father just as much as you
00:19:12Even more
00:19:13But it's just that
00:19:15He's gone to be with the Lord
00:19:18Indeed
00:19:19Thank you
00:19:20Well Harry's exactly right
00:19:23He's gone to be with the Lord
00:19:24And until we join him
00:19:26We must go on living
00:19:30Well you all look well
00:19:32Thank you mom
00:19:37Thank you Mrs. Ross
00:19:38Oh you do too
00:19:40My own lovely you look
00:19:41Should be a normal response
00:19:45What is with this family today?
00:19:50Well at any rate
00:19:51It would appear that the meal is progressing nicely
00:19:54Yeah
00:19:57Well now if you'll excuse me for a moment
00:19:59Harry and I are going to admire the backyard Christmas tree
00:20:04My grandkids decorated that I've been hearing all about
00:20:07Yes the Abby's Fresh Harry
00:20:10Yes
00:20:11Well come on kids show grandma your masterpiece
00:20:13Go on
00:20:17Oh and do let me know when Martha and Peter arrive okay
00:20:20Sure will do
00:20:22Yep
00:20:26Okay what was that?
00:20:28No idea
00:20:31Call me Helen
00:20:32You've been her son-in-law for 15 years
00:20:34You still call her Mrs. Ross
00:20:35Yeah I know
00:20:36Who is this guy?
00:20:38I told you he's from out of town
00:20:39He's on business
00:20:41So is he a botanist or is he a singer though?
00:20:45Both
00:20:47Charmer clearly
00:20:48I mean I know that
00:20:49It's so bizarre
00:20:51Okay all right
00:20:52That's Martha
00:20:52I'm going to get that
00:20:53You got this?
00:20:53Yep
00:20:53I'm good
00:20:57Hi
00:20:58Hello
00:20:59Merry Christmas
00:21:00Merry Christmas
00:21:01Merry Christmas
00:21:02Here you go
00:21:03Wow
00:21:04Martha looks beautiful
00:21:05Made it myself to match my tree
00:21:07I mean your tree
00:21:08Right of course
00:21:09Well you are my favorite interior designer
00:21:11I better be
00:21:12Well
00:21:14Phil good to see you
00:21:15You look good
00:21:15Nice to see you
00:21:17Thanks
00:21:17Belgian mayor the best they got
00:21:19You know what I would have expected nothing less
00:21:22So how have you been?
00:21:24You don't text
00:21:25You don't call me back
00:21:26You don't call at all
00:21:27You know what I'm sorry about that
00:21:29I've just been busy
00:21:30And where exactly is the explosion of Christmas
00:21:32That usually covers the boys home
00:21:34You hardly have any outside
00:21:35I just I really
00:21:36I haven't had time to finish all the decorating
00:21:38So I actually thought that we could do it today
00:21:41You know together
00:21:42Start a new family tradition
00:21:45Will you grab the door?
00:21:47Sure
00:21:51What are all these boxes?
00:21:53Hey
00:21:54Merry Christmas
00:21:55Merry Christmas
00:21:56Welcome
00:21:57It smells so good in here
00:21:58Oh wow
00:21:59Hey where's mom?
00:22:00He's mine
00:22:00I saw you
00:22:01We're out front
00:22:01Yeah she's in the backyard
00:22:03With the kids and Harry
00:22:04Harry?
00:22:05Oh yeah
00:22:06He's just someone from church
00:22:08Who needed a place to go on Christmas
00:22:09I was just testing it out
00:22:12No no no no no
00:22:13Go go get Josh
00:22:14Kids are out back
00:22:14Because I had my mom
00:22:15You can meet this guest we have
00:22:19So is Harry a friend from church?
00:22:23No not a friend
00:22:23Just met him today
00:22:25But he has a voice like Pavarotti
00:22:27I mean it's unbelievable
00:22:29Really?
00:22:29That good Mary?
00:22:30Oh I don't know
00:22:32You didn't hear him?
00:22:34No no
00:22:35She uh
00:22:35She wasn't there
00:22:37You didn't go on Christmas day?
00:22:39Somebody had to get all the food ready
00:22:41Honey this needs to go in the oven
00:22:42Will you help me with it please?
00:22:43Yeah sure
00:22:44Thank you
00:22:45Um you know I'll help her
00:22:47James
00:22:47Can you just go make sure that
00:22:49Bill took the chocolate out to my mom?
00:22:50Yeah no he did
00:22:51I saw her
00:22:52Yeah can you just
00:22:53Just go check please?
00:22:55Yes
00:22:55Thank you James
00:22:58Okay
00:23:02There we go
00:23:04Alright
00:23:06I have stuff to do
00:23:07Yeah and I'm going to help you
00:23:09But not until you come clean
00:23:12What's going on?
00:23:13You don't miss church
00:23:14That was one time okay
00:23:15Let it go
00:23:16Yeah and um
00:23:18You also
00:23:19Don't forget to call me back
00:23:21You don't miss our lunch dates
00:23:22And you certainly don't miss brunch with mom
00:23:25Things come up from time to time okay
00:23:27Let it go
00:23:29Hey it's me you're talking to
00:23:31Remember?
00:23:34Martha your sister
00:23:35Best friend for the past 30 something years
00:23:39You can't fool me
00:23:40What is it?
00:23:41I said it's nothing
00:23:43Okay
00:23:46I know you're a chocolate connoisseur
00:23:48And I'm telling you Mrs. Ross
00:23:49These are top of the line
00:23:51Belgium's finest
00:23:52Um so
00:23:54Martha wanted to make sure
00:23:55That you didn't forget the chocolates
00:23:57He didn't
00:24:00Well I was just saying
00:24:01These are the best from Belgium
00:24:03Bill
00:24:03Uh grateful as I am
00:24:06You don't know the first thing about Belgium chocolate
00:24:08In fact uh
00:24:11I do believe these are Turkish
00:24:16Well it says on the box they're from Belgium
00:24:18Well perhaps
00:24:19But this outfit was purchased years ago
00:24:21By a Middle Eastern food conglomerate
00:24:23Um Turkish if memory serves
00:24:26And besides
00:24:28Neuhaus
00:24:29Is Belgium's finest chocolate bill
00:24:32Neuhaus
00:24:33Not this
00:24:34Well it's the thought that counts right?
00:24:38Yes
00:24:39Yes it is
00:24:41I'm still gonna eat him
00:24:44So between
00:24:46Lydia's exams
00:24:47And the science project
00:24:49And Caleb's hockey practice
00:24:52And band rehearsals
00:24:53And then the holidays
00:24:55It's just
00:24:57Been a little stressful around here
00:25:02Really?
00:25:05I mean that and
00:25:08You know the anniversary with dad
00:25:09And everything
00:25:12Yeah
00:25:13No it's hard
00:25:14Mom's really struggling too
00:25:15Yeah
00:25:17Plus
00:25:18Petey is coming today
00:25:19And you know how he winds me up
00:25:21Be nice
00:25:22Please
00:25:23I'm sorry
00:25:24It's just
00:25:25Still living off mom
00:25:27I mean come on
00:25:28Lydia's more mature than that
00:25:31Well he is our brother
00:25:32And we love him
00:25:34So
00:25:35In the spirit of the day
00:25:36Let's just
00:25:38Try to extend grace
00:25:40I will do my best
00:25:42He has a new girlfriend
00:25:43You know that
00:25:44What?
00:25:45Another one
00:25:46Yeah I think
00:25:46Her name is Gabby
00:25:48If I'm right
00:25:49You met her?
00:25:50But she's coming today
00:25:52She is?
00:25:53See he didn't tell me that
00:25:56It's okay
00:25:57We'll just set another place
00:25:58Okay
00:25:59And he says that she's nothing like
00:26:01The other ones
00:26:02Oh
00:26:03So she can read
00:26:05What?
00:26:06I'm just saying
00:26:07No come on though
00:26:08That last one
00:26:08I cannot
00:26:10Be nice
00:26:11And
00:26:12Once Uncle Petey gets here
00:26:14We'll head out for the field
00:26:16He's really good
00:26:17Speedy Petey
00:26:19That's what they called him in high school
00:26:21He was an all-state wide receiver
00:26:24How about you?
00:26:25What position do you play?
00:26:29Here we are
00:26:31We have all the gifts, right?
00:26:33Yeah
00:26:33Alright
00:26:33So Mrs. Ross is your mom
00:26:35And Mary and Martha
00:26:37Just like in the Bible
00:26:38Are your sisters?
00:26:39Yep
00:26:40I really hope they like me
00:26:41Oh, they'll like you
00:26:42Probably better than they like me
00:26:46This is Mary's house, right?
00:26:48And she's the one you don't get along with?
00:26:51You'll see
00:26:56So
00:26:57What about the
00:27:00First Sunday in the new year?
00:27:02You know I don't like missing her brunch
00:27:04I know
00:27:05I'm sorry
00:27:07Things just
00:27:08Got a little hectic
00:27:10At the end of this year
00:27:13That's all?
00:27:15Yes
00:27:16Just
00:27:17Been busy
00:27:21Oh
00:27:21Oh, that must be Peter
00:27:22And the girlfriend
00:27:25Last to arrive as usual
00:27:26Shall we?
00:27:33You're late, Petey
00:27:34Merry Christmas to you too, sis
00:27:37Come on in
00:27:38Hi, big brother
00:27:40Merry Christmas
00:27:43This is Gabby
00:27:44Gabby, my sister's Mary
00:27:45The lady of the house
00:27:46And Martha
00:27:47Hi
00:27:48It's a lovely to meet you both
00:27:49These are for you
00:27:50Oh my goodness
00:27:51That's so nice
00:27:52I don't have to do that
00:27:53Thank you
00:27:53Yeah
00:27:54Peter's told me so much about you
00:27:56And it's so thoughtful
00:27:57For you to let me share Christmas dinner
00:27:59With your family
00:28:00Oh gosh
00:28:01It's our pleasure
00:28:01We are so happy to have you
00:28:03Come on in
00:28:04Come on in
00:28:05Get out of my
00:28:07It's so cute
00:28:13Mom?
00:28:14This is Gabriella Fuentes
00:28:16Merry Christmas, Mrs. Ross
00:28:18And please just call me Gabby
00:28:20Oh, it's so nice
00:28:21To finally meet you, Gabby
00:28:22And thank you so much
00:28:24It's a very kind gesture
00:28:27Merry Christmas, Mom
00:28:28Oh, Merry Christmas to you both
00:28:30Where are the guys?
00:28:31Oh, everyone's out back
00:28:33Oh, come on, Gabby
00:28:34Let's go say hey
00:28:34Sure
00:28:38So sweet of her
00:28:39To bring us something
00:28:41Okay
00:28:42You got your four fingers right here
00:28:43Lined up on laces
00:28:45Behind the ear here
00:28:46And then
00:28:50Hey, Lydia
00:28:51Guys
00:28:52Gabby
00:28:52My niece, Lydia
00:28:53Nephews, Caleb
00:28:54And Josh
00:28:55Nice to meet you
00:28:56Merry Christmas
00:28:57Merry Christmas
00:28:58And these are from me
00:29:04Well
00:29:05Maybe I'll let you take it for a spin
00:29:07Your car
00:29:09You'll let me drive it
00:29:10If you speak Spanish with Gabby
00:29:12She teaches it in school
00:29:14And I was telling her how smart you are
00:29:16Right now?
00:29:18Yeah, come on
00:29:18Sure, what you got?
00:29:20Not in front of everyone
00:29:21Don't embarrass her
00:29:22Maybe later, Lydia
00:29:24Whatever
00:29:25Hey, guys
00:29:26Hey, baby
00:29:30This is Gabby
00:29:32Hi
00:29:32Hi
00:29:33Nice to meet you
00:29:34Tu nombre debe ser Gabriela
00:29:36Si, señor
00:29:37Me llamo por mi abuela
00:29:39Un hermoso nombre
00:29:40Se deriva de Gabriel
00:29:43El ángel de la anunciación
00:29:45Y significa que Dios es grandioso
00:29:48En la Biblia, Gabriel le dijo a la Virgen María que estaría embarazada
00:29:53De hecho
00:29:54El todo poderoso envío a Gabriel para anunciar el nacimiento de Jesús el Salvador
00:30:01La Navidad que los creyentes de todo el mundo y cielo celebran hoy
00:30:08Warmest greetings, Peter
00:30:09Wow
00:30:10You're really fluent
00:30:12Yeah, that's some serious Spanish you got there
00:30:14And who are you?
00:30:17Oh, this is Harry
00:30:18We met at church
00:30:19He's here on business
00:30:20And he sure can sing
00:30:22And he really knows plants, too
00:30:25I never played football, though
00:30:26No kidding
00:30:28Hey, guys
00:30:29Come on inside
00:30:31We're gonna decorate the house
00:30:32Aw, Mom
00:30:34Not now
00:30:35We were gonna play football
00:30:37It's our annual Christmas bowl
00:30:39Okay, I'll tell you what
00:30:40First we decorate the house
00:30:41And then you can play football
00:30:43You're kidding, right?
00:30:44Petey
00:30:45Hey, hey
00:30:46I got this
00:30:47Hey, um, Petey, you play nice
00:30:49And I will let you and Gabby hang the mistletoe
00:30:52All right, kid
00:30:52You heard your mother
00:30:53First we decorate the house
00:30:54Then we play football
00:31:02Let's see
00:31:04Oh, I hear
00:31:07It's very cool
00:31:09Deck the halls with boughs of holly
00:31:14Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
00:31:17Tis the season to be jolly
00:31:21Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
00:31:25Dawn we now our gay apparel
00:31:28Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
00:31:32Troll the ancient yuletide carol
00:31:36Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
00:31:41There he is
00:31:43It's a Cathy2015
00:31:45Is a Cathy inteonora
00:31:49Trick the watch
00:31:50Don't-Don't do it again
00:31:53See the pleasing
00:31:55Yule before us
00:31:57Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
00:32:06La la la la la la la
00:32:08Follow me in merry measure
00:32:12La la la la la la la la
00:32:16While I tell the entire bed
00:32:17Okay, just one minute, just follow me
00:32:19La la la la la la la
00:32:22Okay, I just look better
00:32:38Now, it's time for the annual Christmas Ball
00:32:41Heyo!
00:32:41Oh, so in other words, while we're here working you'll be off relaxing
00:32:44Relaxing? It's football, you don't mind
00:32:46Oh, okay, if you say so
00:32:48Bonding, Mayor
00:32:50We'll be bonding
00:32:51It's a guy thing
00:32:53Playing, Peter
00:32:54You'll be playing while there's work to be done
00:32:57I mean, it does sound like a guy thing
00:33:00With respect for the pie?
00:33:03You're a child
00:33:04You're a 30-year-old child
00:33:05Don't be a downer, Mayor
00:33:07Not on Christmas Day
00:33:08Okay
00:33:08All right
00:33:09Peter
00:33:10Goodbye
00:33:11Hey, be nice to Gabby while we're gone
00:33:13I told her what a sweetheart you were
00:33:15I love you
00:33:15Come on
00:33:19Okay?
00:33:20Yeah
00:33:20Okay
00:33:22I'm gonna throw that one away
00:33:22Yeah, thank you
00:33:23This is disgusting
00:33:30Gearing up really brings back memories
00:33:33So you played
00:33:35Played
00:33:35Played
00:33:36Set records
00:33:37Made all state
00:33:39Four seasons of glory
00:33:41Best years of my life
00:33:42That was a long time ago, Petey
00:33:43Here you go, Harry
00:33:44You still got it though, right?
00:33:47You know what?
00:33:48Fastest man in the field
00:33:50I'm gonna show you how it's done
00:33:56Are you sure you can throw that thing after your lesson?
00:33:59How far?
00:34:00Far as you can
00:34:01I'll run it down
00:34:03Bestest man in the field, remember?
00:34:04All right, well maybe a little warm up first, huh?
00:34:07Come on
00:34:08We're too young for that, right boys?
00:34:09Yeah, Dad
00:34:10Okay, whatever
00:34:12So, remember, you grab the ball like this
00:34:13Fingers on the laces
00:34:15Bring it back
00:34:16Throw
00:34:17Throw
00:34:17I'll snap it to you
00:34:18After this play
00:34:19It'll be us three against the old men
00:34:21Huh?
00:34:23Yeah, baby
00:34:24Josh, you line up right here in front of me
00:34:26Caleb, drop back ten yards
00:34:27I'm gonna run a post pattern
00:34:29Ten yards good enough?
00:34:30Yes, it's good enough
00:34:31He probably can't even throw it that far
00:34:32Come on
00:34:33All right
00:34:35See what you got, huh, Harry?
00:34:36All right, so Harry, when you're ready
00:34:38Just yell hike
00:34:38And Bill's just gonna
00:34:39Oh
00:34:40Ah
00:34:41Bill, you okay?
00:34:43Whoa
00:34:44Oh
00:34:46My back
00:34:46Throwing against the Caleb
00:34:50Oh, no, not the car
00:34:52Not the car
00:34:53Come on, not the car
00:34:58Oh, come on
00:35:00What happened?
00:35:01No, easy, easy
00:35:02Oh
00:35:03Ow
00:35:03Wow
00:35:04I'm on Harry's team
00:35:06Me too
00:35:08Okay, ladies
00:35:09Ten minute break
00:35:10Cream and sugar, Gabby
00:35:12Oh, no
00:35:12I take mine back, thank you
00:35:14Okay
00:35:14Won't you be missing your family today, Gabby?
00:35:17No
00:35:17I plan on being here today
00:35:19Oh, well
00:35:20This is a first for us
00:35:22Ma'am?
00:35:23This is the first Christmas for the girls and Peter without their father
00:35:26My husband, he died last Christmas
00:35:30Peter told me
00:35:31I'm so sorry
00:35:32Oh, thank you
00:35:34It's been hard on us all, but
00:35:36Especially now, right girls?
00:35:39Yeah
00:35:39Yeah
00:35:40Christmas was always a very special time for us
00:35:43And he always used to love singing
00:35:45Mom
00:35:45I'm sorry
00:35:46Can we not talk about it right now?
00:35:48Mary, come on
00:35:49Come on what?
00:35:50If she wants to talk about dad, she can talk about dad
00:35:53I just don't want to relive it today
00:35:56I'm sure Gabby would rather not endure a family tiff
00:36:01It's okay, Mrs. Ross
00:36:03I'm just happy to be with family on Christmas
00:36:07My parents died when I was really young, so I don't really have one
00:36:13Wow
00:36:14I'm so sorry
00:36:15Oh, we are so happy to have you
00:36:18Oh, my
00:36:20Well, and I have noticed, by the way, you seem to be having a very positive influence on Peter
00:36:27Oh, did he move out?
00:36:30Lately, he seems to be more responsible, more humble
00:36:35Perhaps the Lord is working on Peter through you and others in his life
00:36:42I've been praying so long, I know it'll happen
00:36:48Peter is an atheist and kind of an arrogant one
00:36:52And agnostic and cocky, not arrogant
00:36:56I'm gonna pick this one
00:37:01But I know the Lord will humble him and open his eyes
00:37:06He's also irresponsible
00:37:10Lazy
00:37:10Mary, lay off, please
00:37:12He is your brother, after all
00:37:15I'm just saying he tends to think only of himself
00:37:19Sorry, Gabby
00:37:25Peter stopped to help me when my car got a flat
00:37:28That's how we met
00:37:29I was in an isolated part of town and it was late
00:37:33And he pulled over and changed my tire for me
00:37:37Petey?
00:37:38Then he asked me if I wanted to go on a date
00:37:40See, now that sounds like Petey
00:37:42I said yes, but on one condition
00:37:45That he would have to come to Sunday service at my church for our date
00:37:49And we've been going every week now for the last month
00:37:52Petey's been going to church
00:37:53Every Sunday
00:37:55For a month
00:37:55Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
00:37:57Good Lord in heaven, thank you
00:38:00Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
00:38:02This scared me
00:38:03Oh, my goodness
00:38:04Sorry
00:38:05That was, that was extreme
00:38:07That was divine inspiration
00:38:09Oh, okay
00:38:10If you say so
00:38:10Check it out at me
00:38:11Oh, goodness
00:38:12We'll get some ice on it
00:38:14Don't tell my mother
00:38:14Tell my mother as a superstar
00:38:16Yeah, I will
00:38:17Tell her as a superstar
00:38:18I'll drive, obviously
00:38:19Greatest man on the field
00:38:22Okay, try it again
00:38:26Put your tongue right here
00:38:30Okay
00:38:33Oh, my gosh
00:38:34You got it, nice
00:38:35Alright, now say burro
00:38:38Burro
00:38:40Perfect
00:38:40Alright, how about carro
00:38:44Carro
00:38:45Amazing
00:38:46Alright, now this is a hard one, ready?
00:38:50Ferrocarril
00:38:52Ferrocarril
00:38:52Perfect, you're natural
00:38:55Oh, that's so good
00:38:58Wow, Lydia sounds so authentic
00:39:00How about, like, perro
00:39:02Perro
00:39:03Perfect
00:39:04Gabby's a natural teacher
00:39:05Oh, she is something else
00:39:09And she got Peter in church
00:39:10She's just too good to be true
00:39:12I think she's a real keeper
00:39:14I think she's out of PD's league
00:39:16What kind of thing is that to say about your brother?
00:39:20What?
00:39:21It's true, she's classy
00:39:22And Peter still lives in your basement
00:39:24He just got promoted
00:39:26At the hardware store
00:39:27He's now in charge of the lumber department
00:39:31Good for him
00:39:33But he's still not paying you rent though, is he?
00:39:36This is littleness on your part
00:39:38And I don't like it
00:39:39Especially on Christmas
00:39:46Wow, Mary
00:39:47I don't know what is with you lately, but
00:39:52I don't know, you could try
00:39:53To be nice, just
00:39:55Give us a couple hours
00:40:17I'm sorry I upset you
00:40:21I just wish you'd be more supportive of your brother
00:40:31That's Dad's, isn't it?
00:40:34Mm-hmm
00:40:35Near the end of his life
00:40:36I would read it to him every night before bed
00:40:40He drew great comfort from it
00:40:44Well, we both did
00:40:49I just
00:40:51I just wanted to have it with me today
00:41:04I really miss him too
00:41:06Thank you
00:41:11Do you ever feel
00:41:15Angry?
00:41:18No
00:41:22Sad and lonely
00:41:25But not angry
00:41:28It's a part of life
00:41:34Right, but he
00:41:36He was so full of life
00:41:40Ours is not to reason why
00:41:42But to accept and trust
00:41:49Dad used to say that
00:41:53Yes, he did
00:41:55And he was right
00:41:59It was just your father's time, hon
00:42:04Oh, I'm grateful for the 35 wonderful years the Lord gave us
00:42:09We raised you, Martha and Peter
00:42:13And have been blessed with three loving grandchildren
00:42:19What about you?
00:42:23Are you angry at God?
00:42:28All right
00:42:29All right, tough guy
00:42:31Joshy, Caleb, shut the door, please
00:42:32Going up, guys
00:42:34It's okay, just sit
00:42:37Excuse us, ladies
00:42:38You should have seen me after there
00:42:40Yeah, I doubt that
00:42:41All right, so what do we think?
00:42:42Sit or lie down?
00:42:44What do you think?
00:42:44Sit
00:42:44Oh, Bill threw his back out
00:42:47Okay, just be careful
00:42:50Good
00:42:51Can't sit
00:42:52Honey, I told you, you need to lay down
00:42:56Go ahead
00:42:59What are you doing?
00:43:00What?
00:43:01Harry
00:43:02Oh, I don't, I don't know
00:43:03No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, please, no
00:43:05Ow!
00:43:14Honey?
00:43:15It doesn't hurt anymore
00:43:18You fixed it
00:43:22This guy, he's a one-man wrecking crew on the field
00:43:25Put me down first and then Petey
00:43:27Now he's a healer
00:43:30Dad, you threw your back out by hugging the ball
00:43:33Harry didn't even touch you
00:43:34You really should have warmed up
00:43:36You didn't warm up?
00:43:37Well
00:43:37What is wrong with you? Do you think you're still a kid?
00:43:39Okay, hey, how about this?
00:43:41How about everyone who is not helping out in the kitchen
00:43:43Upstairs and get cleaned up, please
00:43:46Come on
00:43:47Let's go, football stars
00:43:48Those pro careers will wait
00:43:49Get a move on
00:43:54Okay, Petey
00:43:55You do the honors
00:43:56Just put this in there
00:43:57And light it
00:43:58Okay?
00:44:07Let's go
00:44:25Not working
00:44:26Huh
00:44:27That's weird
00:44:28They always light
00:44:29Yeah, well not this time
00:44:30Feels damp
00:44:32May I?
00:44:34Sure, knock yourself out
00:44:40Well
00:44:40Perhaps now it will work
00:44:43He sings
00:44:45He's got a green thumb
00:44:47An NFL all pro
00:44:49A healer
00:44:50And wait, last but not least
00:44:53Master of the flame
00:44:57Whatever
00:45:06Well done, Peter
00:45:09Well done
00:45:11Well done
00:45:14That's nice
00:45:15Feels great
00:45:17And how did your mother and father like their present, Lydia?
00:45:20Didn't work out so well
00:45:22No, honey, we'll get it fixed
00:45:25I dropped it
00:45:27Oh, I'm sorry, dear
00:45:29Dad said we'll get it remade
00:45:31That's so funny
00:45:31That's what Pastor Steve's service was about this morning
00:45:34About how we've been remade
00:45:35Because of what started with the birth of Jesus
00:45:38What did they talk about at your church, Mary?
00:45:42Lydia, tell Grandma
00:45:44Why Lydia?
00:45:45Cause Mom doesn't go to church anymore
00:45:51Sorry, I'm gonna go check on everyone out back
00:45:57Is that right?
00:45:59I'm just...
00:46:00Things have been a little hectic around here, so I've missed a couple times
00:46:03You told me that it was just today
00:46:06Well, we've been dealing with some personal things
00:46:08Is everything okay between you and James?
00:46:10Mom?
00:46:11I said it's personal
00:46:12Yeah, and we're your family
00:46:16Look, I don't want the third degree here
00:46:18Okay, so can we just get dinner ready?
00:46:21Can we do that?
00:46:23Thank you
00:46:28Skat! Snowy!
00:46:32You hit it, or I win again
00:46:38Yes!
00:46:39Not this time, little brother
00:46:41Nice shot
00:46:43Wanna go again?
00:46:45Okay, but I go last this time
00:46:47We ought to get Harry to play
00:46:49You kidding?
00:46:50He'd probably pop the ball if he kicked it
00:46:53What are you talking about?
00:46:55No, seriously, he could
00:46:57You should have seen him at the football field
00:46:59He's not normal
00:47:02I mean, we're talking superhuman strength
00:47:08Vili, right Josh?
00:47:10Definitely not a regular guy
00:47:12Or how about the way he sang in church, Lydia?
00:47:15Huh?
00:47:16Dad said like perivadi
00:47:19Pavarotti, genius
00:47:21Whatever
00:47:21I never heard anybody sing like that
00:47:26Or how about the way he spoke Spanish to Gabby
00:47:28And fixed Uncle Bill's back
00:47:30And the plants
00:47:32Don't forget the plants
00:47:33He knows him better than Grandpa
00:47:35And...
00:47:35Okay, okay
00:47:36I get it
00:47:38He's talented
00:47:38And I'll give it to you
00:47:40I've never met anybody quite like him
00:47:43You know what I think?
00:47:45I think he's not human
00:47:47So what is he then?
00:47:48An alien or something?
00:47:51Here's what I think
00:47:53You too aren't human
00:47:55Cause no one who is could come up with such a dumb idea
00:47:59You're first, alien hunter
00:48:01Tee it up
00:48:04So, Peter
00:48:05You consider yourself to be agnostic
00:48:09Yeah, I guess
00:48:12I've enjoyed going to church with Gabby
00:48:14The sermon's got me thinking
00:48:15That's good to hear, Petey
00:48:19Not saying I believe yet or anything
00:48:20But you are considering it
00:48:23That is good
00:48:26Ask and you shall receive
00:48:29Seek and you shall find
00:48:31Knock
00:48:33And it shall be opened unto you
00:48:35Sermon on the Mount
00:48:36I was going to say that
00:48:39Really?
00:48:40I...
00:48:41I was
00:48:43The Lord is loving and merciful, Peter
00:48:48Reach out to him
00:48:49Because he will embrace you
00:48:51Let's say he's real and loving and merciful like you say
00:48:55I've had a lot of bad things happen in my life
00:48:57Were you not, however, the agent of your own suffering?
00:49:02Meaning I did to myself?
00:49:05Yeah, okay, a lot of it true enough, it's on me
00:49:08But what about Gabby?
00:49:11Her parents died when she was just a kid
00:49:13Was that her fault?
00:49:15It's no one's fault
00:49:17It's just God's will to take them to him
00:49:20I hear you, but I can't understand how that's loving and merciful
00:49:24No, we can't see the whole picture
00:49:26Nobody can, but James
00:49:27God can
00:49:31And he does
00:49:37Martha and I were living in Seattle
00:49:40And she had just given birth to Josh
00:49:43When I lost my job
00:49:46Didn't have a whole lot of money and the economy was lousy
00:49:51Couldn't find anything for months
00:49:54And I was afraid
00:50:00Real afraid
00:50:03Then out of nowhere
00:50:05I got a job offer
00:50:07Here, of all places
00:50:08Close to the family
00:50:11And I mean, out of nowhere
00:50:15Turns out to be the best gig I've ever had and I'm still there ten years later
00:50:19Have you had fears like that, James?
00:50:24Uh huh
00:50:25And doubts?
00:50:27Yeah, yeah
00:50:29Plenty of times
00:50:33I think, ultimately for me though
00:50:37Whether things turn out like they did for Bill
00:50:39Or like they did for Gabby with her parents
00:50:42Good or bad
00:50:43You trust God or you don't
00:50:47And do you?
00:50:51The Lord is my shepherd
00:50:53I shall not be in want
00:50:55He makes me lie down in green pastures
00:50:58In green pastures
00:50:58He leads me beside quiet waters
00:51:02He restores my soul
00:51:04He guides me in paths of righteousness for his namesake
00:51:07From King David
00:51:10When God considered a man under his own heart
00:51:14Despite his fears
00:51:16Doubts
00:51:17And failings
00:51:28Oh, holy night
00:51:32The stars are brightly shining
00:51:37It is the night of our dear Savior's world
00:51:44Oh, holy night
00:51:49the world in sin and error pining, till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.
00:52:04A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks,
00:52:16a new and glorious morn.
00:52:21Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices,
00:52:35oh night divine, oh night when Christ was born, oh night.
00:52:56Bill, will you take these to the table please?
00:52:58Yep. Thank you. And glasses.
00:53:01Allow me to help Mary.
00:53:03Thank you very much.
00:53:04How about me?
00:53:05Yes, silverware needs to be put out, thank you Gabby.
00:53:07Thanks guys.
00:53:08Okay, where's Petey?
00:53:11I don't know.
00:53:11You should be helping.
00:53:12Outside maybe?
00:53:14It's not surprising I guess.
00:53:17Oh hey, nice of you to join us Pete.
00:53:19Hey.
00:53:19Your guest Gabby is out there helping with everyone else.
00:53:24Everyone except you, as usual.
00:53:25Mary, please.
00:53:27Yeah, please pretend to be nice, huh?
00:53:30Pretend?
00:53:31I'm sorry, I thought that was your department, since you're even going to church with Gabby to stay in her
00:53:36good graces.
00:53:37Mind your own business.
00:53:38Okay, well she'll see through it eventually and leave like all the others.
00:53:42That's what I'm called for.
00:53:43No, no, no, it's okay.
00:53:45Wow, Mary, real Christian of you.
00:53:47I'm sorry, is that the atheist questioning my faith?
00:53:50Yeah, that's right.
00:53:51Why don't you try extending the love and grace our pastors are always talking about?
00:53:54Hey, let's enjoy this day together, okay?
00:53:57You're not the only one whose sad dad died.
00:53:59Just look at mom.
00:54:02Doesn't give you the right to be nasty all the time.
00:54:04I love you Mary, but you haven't...
00:54:06You haven't been yourself these past couple months.
00:54:08Okay, okay, you know what?
00:54:09I've just been under a lot of pressure and dealing with some really stressful things.
00:54:13Stress, pressure, we all got it.
00:54:15Not like this.
00:54:16Fairest of woe is me routine.
00:54:17You know what?
00:54:17Stop it, okay?
00:54:18Oh, poor Mary.
00:54:20My life's so hard.
00:54:21That's why I'm so mean.
00:54:22You know what?
00:54:23I am done with this conversation.
00:54:25I am done.
00:54:26You can't admit the truth.
00:54:28There's no excuse.
00:54:30You're just not...
00:54:31What is it?
00:54:32Salt and light?
00:54:33More like vinegar and darkness.
00:54:34You want the truth?
00:54:35Yeah!
00:54:35You want the truth?
00:54:36Yes!
00:54:37James is dying!
00:54:39What?
00:54:40No!
00:54:41What?
00:54:50Good morning, Mrs. Boyce.
00:54:52Mr. Boyce.
00:54:53Thank you for coming in.
00:54:54Good morning.
00:54:55Hi.
00:54:56I want you to know that I believe in being direct, so my patients have as clear a picture
00:55:01of the situation as possible.
00:55:03Unfortunately, the news isn't what I'd hoped for.
00:55:08Your test results show that the disease has progressed despite treatment.
00:55:15Okay.
00:55:19Now, barring a trial for experimental treatment, which is very unlikely.
00:55:25Our options are really just palliative care and pain...
00:55:29I'm sorry.
00:55:30What are you saying?
00:55:31Okay.
00:55:32Mary.
00:55:33Let her finish.
00:55:34Well, while every case is different, with numbers like yours, Mr. Boyce, most patients
00:55:41don't live more than 18 months.
00:55:45Okay.
00:55:48No!
00:55:49Okay.
00:55:51I'm so sorry.
00:55:53No!
00:56:03The doctor gave us 18 months.
00:56:09I just don't know if he'll be here next Christmas.
00:56:12Mary.
00:56:13I'm sorry.
00:56:14Are you?
00:56:16You're not as sorry as I am.
00:56:18Okay.
00:56:18Let's let her go.
00:56:19No!
00:56:19No!
00:56:21I am going to be a widow!
00:56:23I'm going to be a widow with three children!
00:56:26Do you know how that feels?
00:56:27Do you?
00:56:30Three?
00:56:38I'm pregnant.
00:56:43And our kid may never really get to know their father.
00:56:48Okay?
00:56:49So, please forgive me if I have been less than charming lately.
00:56:59Mom, Mom, wait!
00:57:02Great.
00:57:03Way to go, Peter.
00:57:04I didn't know!
00:57:25Why didn't you tell me?
00:57:27I know.
00:57:32I just need a minute.
00:57:33Yeah.
00:57:34Come on.
00:57:35Just give me a second.
00:57:36No, no.
00:57:36I won't give you another minute.
00:57:40I'm sick of this.
00:57:41This crawl into your shell routine.
00:57:43It's getting old.
00:57:45And it's selfish.
00:57:47Okay?
00:57:49You think you're the only one who's scared here?
00:57:55Come back to what you believe in.
00:57:57Come back to what you believe in.
00:57:58Come back to your family, alright?
00:57:59Because we're waiting for you.
00:58:10Mary.
00:58:11Oh my gosh.
00:58:14You scared me.
00:58:16Do not be afraid.
00:58:18Where did you come from?
00:58:21From the Most High.
00:58:23From the Most High.
00:58:24What?
00:58:25I'm sorry.
00:58:26Now's just really not a great time, okay?
00:58:28I just want to be alone.
00:58:30Okay?
00:58:31Mary, I have been sent to strengthen you in your season of doubt.
00:58:37What?
00:58:38So...
00:58:39I mean, just a minute ago you were setting my dining room table and now you're...
00:58:44What?
00:58:45You're a counselor?
00:58:47Your request.
00:58:49Made this very morning.
00:58:55Yeah.
00:58:55I'd settle for just one with some good news.
00:58:59Okay.
00:59:00So, um...
00:59:01So you're here to give me good news.
00:59:06What?
00:59:06Is James gonna be healed?
00:59:09This I do not know.
00:59:12The Lord alone knows his fate.
00:59:18Mary.
00:59:22Do not lose hope.
00:59:27Hope.
00:59:30Hope for a future without my husband?
00:59:35My kids without a father?
00:59:38What hope is there in that?
00:59:41The Almighty is faithful.
00:59:45His love steadfast.
00:59:48Remember what he did on this day, all those years ago, by sending the Savior to rescue man from the
00:59:55dominion of darkness.
00:59:58And bring him into that kingdom of that very Son whom he loves.
01:00:03In whom all who believe in him have redemption.
01:00:07The forgiveness of sin.
01:00:10I believe that.
01:00:14But...
01:00:15But that's also the past.
01:00:17And the future is...
01:00:19What?
01:00:21Neither you, nor I, know what the future holds.
01:00:26But we know who holds the future.
01:00:29Yeah, I know, but...
01:00:30Trust in him.
01:00:32With all your heart.
01:00:34Lean not on your own understanding.
01:00:39Mary?
01:00:49Mary?
01:00:50Honey?
01:00:51Mary?
01:00:51Oh my gosh, you guys!
01:00:52It's freezing!
01:00:53I want to tell you how much I love you.
01:00:55Honey!
01:00:57I want to tell you how much I love you.
01:01:00Oh, we're gonna be with you every step of the way.
01:01:02Yes, yes, I still love you so much.
01:01:03Yes, praying for James, you and the children.
01:01:06Yes, yes, anything that you need.
01:01:07Anything.
01:01:08Here, we're here.
01:01:09I know, I know.
01:01:10I'm so sorry, you guys.
01:01:12I'm so sorry.
01:01:12I should have told you guys so long ago.
01:01:15Oh no, it can take time before you're able to talk about something like this, honey.
01:01:19I know, I know, but I've just, I've been so distant and so unpleasant.
01:01:25Oh my gosh.
01:01:26It's okay.
01:01:27It's okay.
01:01:28That's in the past.
01:01:29It's in the past.
01:01:31Not yet.
01:01:36I had no idea.
01:01:38Like none.
01:01:39Do you guys know?
01:01:41I can't imagine what she must be going through.
01:01:43Okay, you good?
01:01:46I love you.
01:01:48Don't go.
01:01:49Grab your mother, bring her in here.
01:01:51Otherwise, we're gonna cap off this unforgettable day by burning that ham to her.
01:01:56Do a crisp.
01:01:57Okay?
01:01:57Go on.
01:02:02Oh my gosh, my babies.
01:02:05Oh, I love you guys so much.
01:02:08I love you, Mom.
01:02:09Me too.
01:02:10Oh, and listen guys, I am so sorry.
01:02:14I've just, I have behaved so badly and I also should have told you about your little brother or sister.
01:02:23I don't know.
01:02:24But we're gonna be okay, right?
01:02:26We're good?
01:02:27Yeah?
01:02:28Okay.
01:02:28Come here.
01:02:29Oh, I love you.
01:02:32Okay.
01:02:35Mary, I just want you to know.
01:02:37No, Peter, please.
01:02:38Let me.
01:02:38Okay?
01:02:41I apologize for how I treated you.
01:02:46Okay?
01:02:47And, and you're right.
01:02:50There is no excuse.
01:02:54And I, I, I just really want to start over.
01:02:59All right?
01:02:59I just know more of this, like, sniping and criticism between us.
01:03:04I mean, I mean, you're my baby brother.
01:03:06I love you.
01:03:08Me too.
01:03:10Oh, and you going to church is a real answer to prayer.
01:03:14Thank you, sis.
01:03:15Yes.
01:03:15Thank God.
01:03:17And Gabby.
01:03:18Oh, yeah.
01:03:19Absolutely.
01:03:25Hey, you.
01:03:26Hey.
01:03:30Gosh, I, I must have been terrible to live with these last couple of months.
01:03:36Oh, I know.
01:03:36And, and I've just, I've not been a good wife to you.
01:03:39And, and I've been a good mom to my kids.
01:03:41Come on.
01:03:42You are the best wife a guy could ask for.
01:03:47And a wonderful mother to all three of our kids, which is, wow.
01:03:54Yeah.
01:03:55That's great.
01:03:57Wild and exciting.
01:04:00And yes.
01:04:02Yes, what?
01:04:04I forgive you for being terrible the past couple of months.
01:04:10I love you.
01:04:11I love you.
01:04:12I love you.
01:04:16Who could that be?
01:04:18Got me.
01:04:27Guys, it's carolers.
01:04:29Come on.
01:04:30Born a King on Bethlehem's Plain, gold I bring to crown him again, King forever, ceasing never over us all
01:04:45to reign.
01:04:46Oh, star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright, westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy
01:05:04perfect light.
01:05:08Well done. Well done.
01:05:12How about joy to the world?
01:05:15Yeah, we have a joy to the world.
01:05:44Let the nature sing.
01:05:51Merry Christmas, you guys. Thank you.
01:05:54Merry Christmas.
01:05:55That was lovely.
01:05:56Wasn't it?
01:05:57I remember how much your father loved caroling.
01:05:59Oh, he did.
01:06:01If only they had done...
01:06:05Hark the Herald Angels sing.
01:06:08That's your father's favorite Christmas song.
01:06:28We love this song.
01:06:37Hark the Herald Angels sing.
01:06:42Glory to the newborn King.
01:06:46Peace on earth and mercy mild.
01:06:52God and sinners reconciled.
01:06:56Joyful all ye nations rise.
01:07:01Join the triumph of the skies.
01:07:06With angelic hosts proclaim.
01:07:10Christ is born in Bethlehem.
01:07:15Hark the Herald Angels sing.
01:07:19Glory to the newborn King.
01:07:23Glory to the newborn King.
01:07:25Christ by highest heaven adored.
01:07:30Christ the everlasting Lord.
01:07:34Late in time behold him come.
01:07:39Offspring of the virgin's womb.
01:07:44Veiled in flesh the Godhead see.
01:07:49Hail the incarnate Deity.
01:07:54Pleased as men with men to dwell.
01:07:58Hail Jesus our Emmanuel.
01:08:02Hark the Herald Angels sing.
01:08:07Glory to the newborn King.
01:08:13Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace.
01:08:18Hail the Son of Righteousness.
01:08:22Light and life to all he brings.
01:08:27Risen with healing in his wings.
01:08:31Mild he lay his glory by.
01:08:36Born that man no more may die.
01:08:41Born to raise the sons of earth.
01:08:45Born to give them second birth.
01:08:50Hark the Herald Angels sing.
01:08:55Glory to the newborn King.
01:09:02Told you he can sing.
01:09:05Wow.
01:09:06That was something else.
01:09:09Magnificent.
01:09:11I only wish your father could have been here with us.
01:09:15It was his most beloved Christmas carol.
01:09:19Mine too.
01:09:21It so thoroughly captures the spirit of the first nativity.
01:09:26The joy of all present at the coming of Jesus the Christ.
01:09:31What a sight to behold.
01:09:35You speak with a real joy for it yourself, Harry.
01:09:39It's almost like he lived it.
01:09:44The nativity was like nothing before or since.
01:09:52The bright star blazed in the night sky over Bethlehem, the town of David.
01:09:59Marking the side of the miraculous virgin birth.
01:10:03And though seen by all, its meaning was veiled, its purpose uncertain.
01:10:13Thus, the nativity was as yet unknown to the local inhabitants.
01:10:17But the Lord of hosts sent forth one of his charges to declare the joyous news.
01:10:24So brilliant was the burst of the Almighty's reflected glory that it terrified shepherds watching their flocks nearby.
01:10:32The angel of the Lord, however, spoke words of comfort to reassure them.
01:10:38Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
01:10:46For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
01:10:53And this shall be a sign unto you.
01:10:56Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
01:11:02Suddenly, a great multitude of the heavenly hosts joined him.
01:11:06And they praised the Mighty One, saying,
01:11:09Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
01:11:16When the angels had departed, returning to heaven,
01:11:20the shepherds entered Bethlehem with due haste to behold what had come to pass.
01:11:31And those shepherds, chosen by God to bear first witness to his gift of salvation,
01:11:40found the babe lying in a manger with Mary and Joseph at his side.
01:11:49Shepherds then returned to their fields praising God for everything they had heard and seen.
01:11:56They made known to all they met what was told to them about the child, whose name was called Jesus.
01:12:04Just as the angel Gabriel had instructed Mary before the babe's immaculate conception.
01:12:17That was the most wonderful telling of the nativity story I have ever heard.
01:12:23Even more passionate than your singing, Harry.
01:12:28Oh, that's dinner.
01:12:31Hey, let's get this.
01:12:40And here it is, Mom's fabled Christmas ham.
01:12:46Fabled?
01:12:47You even know what that means?
01:12:49Yeah, uh, really good.
01:12:52At least that's what Dad calls it.
01:12:55That's true, I do.
01:12:57Okay, thank you son.
01:13:00And, um, I just want to say thank you to the rest of you two.
01:13:09I was really dreading today.
01:13:13I mean, with Dad last year and James' diagnosis, I really just wanted to be left alone and let it
01:13:25pass.
01:13:29But now I am so glad that you're all here.
01:13:36I mean, it's everyone that we love.
01:13:40And everyone that loves me, even though I've been kind of unlovable lately.
01:13:46But you've stuck by me.
01:13:52Especially you, honey.
01:13:55You've been such a rock through all of this.
01:13:59I love you so much.
01:14:01All right, baby.
01:14:04And Harry, I mean, what a welcome presence you have been in our family today.
01:14:12And I know we haven't known each other long, but I dare say that none of us will soon forget
01:14:17you.
01:14:19Especially Uncle Petey.
01:14:21No! Not the car! No! No! The car! The car!
01:14:26Hey, you're not going to get to drive it, kid.
01:14:28I'm not even old enough.
01:14:31Okay, okay. In all seriousness.
01:14:38I had given in to my circumstances.
01:14:42And you helped open my eyes to that.
01:14:50So, um...
01:14:51Although there is still uncertainty.
01:14:56And I'm bound to have doubts.
01:15:00I know that I'm not alone.
01:15:04And we're not alone.
01:15:07And we are not without hope.
01:15:11So, thank you.
01:15:15You are welcome.
01:15:18And praise God, from whom all blessings flow.
01:15:22We certainly thank him for you being here.
01:15:26Yes, we do.
01:15:27Now, uh, what do you say we get at that fabled Christmas, Sam?
01:15:31All right.
01:15:32Wait, wait, wait, wait.
01:15:33Shouldn't we thank him for that as well?
01:15:41Heavenly Father, we thank you for your many blessings on our lives.
01:15:45And thank you for sending your son on Christmas Day for our salvation.
01:15:52Thank you for every family member here at this table.
01:15:56And for the food that has been prepared.
01:15:58We love you.
01:16:00And we ask this all in Jesus' name.
01:16:02Amen.
01:16:04Amen.
01:16:06Okay. Now, for the fabled ham.
01:16:08Hand me your plates.
01:16:18We'll be praying for James.
01:16:21It was wonderful to meet you.
01:16:24Thanks for coming.
01:16:26We're gonna intercept it, sorry.
01:16:29Jumping right in there.
01:16:31So nice to have had you here.
01:16:32I'm so glad you came.
01:16:35Is that your phone that I hear?
01:16:38Yeah.
01:16:39I was calling me at Christmas.
01:16:41Excuse me.
01:16:43Well, we definitely have to get together outside.
01:16:46Grab a cup of coffee or something.
01:16:47You promise?
01:16:48Yeah, you'll get to drive it.
01:16:49Only in the driveway.
01:16:51And don't tell your mother.
01:16:54Right, mother?
01:16:56She didn't hear you.
01:16:57We won't say anything.
01:16:59It's fine, you guys are too young to drive.
01:17:00Not at all?
01:17:01No, nothing.
01:17:02Like it never happened.
01:17:04Oh, it's just incredible.
01:17:05Right.
01:17:17I, uh...
01:17:18I don't know how to say thank you for everything that you've done today.
01:17:22There is no need.
01:17:24I'm but a servant.
01:17:26And I've only done my duty.
01:17:28Mary?
01:17:29Come in here, quick.
01:17:31I better go see what he needs.
01:17:36And this starts after the New Year?
01:17:39And you're sure I've been approved?
01:17:42Okay.
01:17:44Um...
01:17:45Merry Christmas to you too.
01:17:47Okay. Bye.
01:17:48What happened? Who was that?
01:17:51That was, that was Dr. Eller.
01:17:53Calling on Christmas? When did she want?
01:17:57She got me in on a clinical trial for experimental treatment.
01:18:00Wait, it's starting January.
01:18:02I mean, baby, there's no guarantees.
01:18:04Oh no, we'll take it. We'll take it.
01:18:06We'll take it.
01:18:06Oh my gosh, babe.
01:18:08Guys, is everything okay?
01:18:10What happened?
01:18:11Oh my gosh, that's better than okay.
01:18:14It's, um...
01:18:15It's fantastic.
01:18:17What is, Mom? What?
01:18:19Sweetheart, that was my doctor.
01:18:20And, um...
01:18:21It looks like I'm gonna be starting a new treatment.
01:18:24Looks hopeful.
01:18:26He prayed for that!
01:18:27You got it again!
01:18:29Thank you. You got the answer, didn't you?
01:18:34Thank you. Oh my gosh.
01:18:35I mean, we...
01:18:36We knew the doctor told us that a trial was a possibility
01:18:39when she gave us the diagnosis, but it seemed like a long shot, so...
01:18:43I'm really happy for you guys.
01:18:45Thanks, babe.
01:18:47Oh my gosh, you guys.
01:18:50I'm so happy.
01:18:52Where's Harry?
01:18:54He left.
01:18:56Without saying goodbye?
01:18:58Yeah, he said that he needed to go.
01:19:00I guess he didn't have time to wait.
01:19:01I offered to give him a ride.
01:19:02He said he had to go by himself.
01:19:03He went out the door and he was gone.
01:19:05Just gone into the darkness.
01:19:08Just disappeared into the night.
01:19:10Mr. A-man right to the end.
01:19:13He left this for you.
01:19:15But ask that you don't open it until after we leave.
01:19:19See what I mean?
01:19:23Merry Christmas!
01:19:27And Happy New Year, right?
01:19:30Hey, we stick together, okay?
01:19:33I support you, you support me.
01:19:35We'll be fine.
01:19:37No.
01:19:38How about I grab the kids and we find out what Harry left you?
01:19:42That's right.
01:19:43I know.
01:19:44I almost forgot.
01:19:45Me too.
01:19:46Let's go.
01:19:46Okay.
01:19:49Kids!
01:19:50Come on!
01:19:57Read it out loud!
01:19:59Yeah, so we all can hear it!
01:20:00Alright, give her a minute.
01:20:02Dad!
01:20:03Dad!
01:20:07Dearest Mary, before you read on, first go to the living room.
01:20:12There on the end table you will find a memento which I have left for you.
01:20:19Okay.
01:20:20I guess we're going to the living room.
01:20:22I guess we are.
01:20:23Okay.
01:20:40It's the picture.
01:20:44But it got broken.
01:20:47Yeah, we saw it all smashed up.
01:20:50The glass, the frame, everything.
01:20:53The glass doesn't even have a crack.
01:20:56It looks perfect.
01:20:58It is perfect.
01:21:02Hold it.
01:21:11I leave you this restored gift as a token,
01:21:14ever to remind you that ours is a mighty God
01:21:17for whom nothing is impossible.
01:21:22Including the mending of the broken hearts of those suffering from loss and sorrow.
01:21:29He who sacrificed his son to save the lost will never leave or forsake you.
01:21:35So do not cast away your confidence in him.
01:21:38And remember that though we know not what the future holds,
01:21:43we know who holds the future.
01:21:45Servant of the almighty Harold.
01:21:47Oh.
01:21:51Let me see that.
01:21:52Yeah.
01:21:58Hey, he spelled his name wrong.
01:22:01What do you mean?
01:22:03See, that's not the name Harold.
01:22:06That would be H-A-R-O-L-D.
01:22:10Huh.
01:22:12What do you know?
01:22:13I don't understand.
01:22:15Well, Lydia's right. This isn't the name Harold.
01:22:18It's Harold as in H-E-R-A-L-D.
01:22:23What's that?
01:22:25It was a job in ancient times.
01:22:28A Harold was kind of a messenger.
01:22:31Yeah.
01:22:32And someone who would deliver important news for a high-ranking person.
01:22:36Like a king.
01:22:38Or the king of kings.
01:22:41As in, a herald angel?
01:22:45What are you saying?
01:22:48Harry's an angel?
01:22:49I told you, Lydia.
01:22:51I told you.
01:22:53I knew he wasn't human.
01:22:55I just knew it.
01:22:57You said it was a dumb idea.
01:22:59But now what do you have to say about it?
01:23:01I told her, Mom.
01:23:03I told her, Dad.
01:23:04But she wouldn't listen.
01:23:06I can't wait to tell Josh about this.
01:23:09Oh, man.
01:23:10What a day.
01:23:12This was the best Christmas ever.
01:23:14Ever.
01:23:15Let's do it!
01:23:47Let's do it!
01:23:48How still we see the light
01:23:53Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
01:23:58The silent stars go by
01:24:05Yet in thy dark streets shining
01:24:11The everlasting light
01:24:17The hopes and fears of all the years
01:24:23Are met in thee tonight
01:24:36How silently, how silently
01:24:42The wondrous gift is given
01:24:47So God imparts to human hearts
01:24:53The blessings of His hand
01:25:01No ear may hear His coming
01:25:07But in this world of sin
01:25:13Where meek souls will receive Him still
01:25:17The dear Christ enters in
01:25:46Of Cy Abbott
01:25:46The eternal legacy
01:25:46The нейmos
01:25:48The tales and soothing
01:25:55Oh, little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie.
01:26:08Above thy deep and dreamless thee, the silent stars go by, yet in thy dark streets shining the everlasting light.
01:26:32The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
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