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00:00:44Nice decorations. I think you missed a spot. I can still see a piece of your lawn.
00:00:48Well, I like your decorations, too. In case you hadn't noticed, it is Christmas time.
00:00:53Why could you not notice on this street? Me? I like to do my own thing.
00:00:57Which is?
00:00:57Hmm. Nothing, I guess.
00:01:00Uh-huh. Have a good day.
00:01:23Okay, April. One more decoration and you will officially be over the top. Um, there can never be too many
00:01:29decorations.
00:01:29Mm-hmm.
00:01:35Oh! Oh, my God! You still have these?
00:01:40Uh, yeah, forever!
00:01:42Do you remember why Mom and Dad gave me these?
00:01:45Yes, I do. It was so that you could get your picture taken with Santa Claus, even though you were
00:01:49too old to sit on his lap at the mall.
00:01:52And you cried all the way home.
00:01:54No, I'm sorry. You can never be too old to sit on Santa's lap.
00:01:57Mm-hmm.
00:01:58Oh, Elaine, here. Take a picture for me to send Mom.
00:02:00Okay. Okay. Okay. She will love it. Okay. One, two, three. Love that. Where is that coming from?
00:02:12Two doors down. It's my new neighbor. From what I can tell, he's a real, uh, mm-hmm.
00:02:17Yeah, if it's not him and his buddies, it's him and his sports car.
00:02:20Oh. Mm-hmm.
00:02:21It's a shame you can't choose your neighbors.
00:02:24No.
00:02:25And he, he's the only one on this entire block who won't put decorations in his front yard. Like, like,
00:02:30not even a little bit.
00:02:32Really?
00:02:33Nothing.
00:02:33Nothing! Like, not even one thing!
00:02:37Uh, so, how about that glass of wine you promised me?
00:02:42That I can do.
00:02:44Mom's gonna be really happy to hear you have a boyfriend.
00:02:47What?
00:02:48He looks really cute in this picture.
00:02:51I love you.
00:02:53I'm gonna score right here.
00:02:54Yeah, yeah.
00:02:55Oh, they're going deep.
00:02:56Whoa, whoa, whoa!
00:02:57Yo!
00:02:58You okay? What?
00:03:00Here it is.
00:03:01What?
00:03:04That's terrible.
00:03:06Let's pass interference.
00:03:07Pass me another slice of pepper.
00:03:09Hey, Ted, how are the kids?
00:03:10Doing well.
00:03:11Doing well.
00:03:11Speaking of, anyone know where you can find one of those talking furry Murray toys?
00:03:14Yeah, forget it, man.
00:03:16Those are the hottest toy this year.
00:03:18I know.
00:03:18My kid wants one for Christmas.
00:03:19We can't find them anywhere.
00:03:20My wife found one online.
00:03:22But you don't want to know how much we paid for that thing, man.
00:03:24I think you're already paying for it, buddy.
00:03:27Really?
00:03:28Seriously.
00:03:29Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:03:30You do not know what you're missing, my friend.
00:03:31Yeah.
00:03:31When you see the smiles on their face on Christmas morning,
00:03:34makes it worth it.
00:03:35Says the guy wearing a Santa hat.
00:03:37Get this thing off.
00:03:39Look, it's not like I don't like kids.
00:03:41Crazy about my sisters.
00:03:43Then why'd you buy this big house?
00:03:44More wall space for my book jackets.
00:03:47So, Uncle Eric, what are you doing for Christmas?
00:03:49Going skiing again?
00:03:51Not this year.
00:03:52Bridget's not much for outdoor sports.
00:03:54Wait a minute, wait a minute.
00:03:55Who's Bridget?
00:03:55His latest girlfriend?
00:03:57Whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:03:58Pump the brakes.
00:03:59You know, she's not technically a girlfriend.
00:04:01We've only been going out for a few months.
00:04:03Plus, I gotta stick around and finish my book.
00:04:04Deadline's the end of the month.
00:04:06How's that going?
00:04:07Eh, you know.
00:04:09Another best seller, I take it.
00:04:11Who wants another beer?
00:04:13Mmm.
00:04:15Got any more of that guacamole?
00:04:16Yeah, that was good stuff.
00:04:17Where'd you get it?
00:04:18I made it.
00:04:19It's one of the recipes from my book.
00:04:21Oh, yeah, that's right.
00:04:22You didn't read it, did you?
00:04:24You're gonna make someone a great wife someday.
00:04:27Hey, game's back on.
00:04:30So, there is something that I want to talk to you about.
00:04:33Let's see, propose.
00:04:35No.
00:04:37If he had, we'd be drinking champagne right now.
00:04:42Well, tell me, what is it?
00:04:43What do you want to tell me?
00:04:45Okay, it's about the orchestra.
00:04:47So, Ivan Samuels is retiring at the end of the season.
00:04:51And they're starting auditions soon.
00:04:56And?
00:04:57Why are you telling me?
00:04:59Because I think you should audition.
00:05:05Wait, no.
00:05:06Are you serious?
00:05:08No.
00:05:09No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:05:11You know what happens to me when I audition.
00:05:14So, you get the hiccups.
00:05:16I bet you they wouldn't even notice.
00:05:18Do you remember the ninth grade recital auditions?
00:05:23Yeah.
00:05:26Oh, yeah.
00:05:28Yeah.
00:05:29Mm-hmm.
00:05:30Oh, I mean, there's gotta be a way to get over that.
00:05:33No, I have tried everything.
00:05:35Just think about it.
00:05:37How awesome it would be if you got in and we could play together.
00:05:39I mean, it's always been our dream.
00:05:42Look, there is a saying.
00:05:44Those who can do and those who can't teach.
00:05:47Look, you're a good teacher, April, but you're a great violinist.
00:05:51You're just afraid to find that out.
00:05:53No, no.
00:05:54I am afraid to audition.
00:05:56There was a clear difference there.
00:05:58Enough about me.
00:05:59How are you?
00:06:01And Steve.
00:06:02How's the restaurant?
00:06:03Good.
00:06:05It's his first Christmas since he bought the restaurant,
00:06:07so he's just working around the clock.
00:06:19Hey, Mom.
00:06:21How are you?
00:06:22I'm fine, but your niece and nephew were a little disappointed you didn't make it over here yesterday.
00:06:26I told you I would try and make it by,
00:06:29but it turns out some of the guys came by for the game and won't, you know.
00:06:33How about stopping by today?
00:06:35Oof.
00:06:36Sorry, I can't.
00:06:37I got a meeting with my agent and then I have some writing I need to get done.
00:06:40When are Dana and Bruce coming home?
00:06:42Your sister and brother-in-law will be home day after tomorrow.
00:06:45Well, I'll try to make it over there before then.
00:06:47I promise.
00:06:48Eric, don't let the kids down.
00:06:51They want to spend some time with their uncle.
00:06:54Don't make me feel guilty or anything.
00:06:55Isn't that what mothers do best?
00:06:58See you soon, sweetheart.
00:06:59All right.
00:07:00Bye, Mom.
00:07:05Another extension.
00:07:06Look, Eric, we've already gotten you two.
00:07:09I don't think the publisher will go for it.
00:07:11Why not?
00:07:12I'm one of their best-selling authors, right?
00:07:15I'll give it a try.
00:07:16Just between us, what's taking you so long?
00:07:19I mean, it's not like you're writing War of Peace.
00:07:23What's that supposed to mean?
00:07:24Oh, come on, Eric.
00:07:25I ripped you for ten years.
00:07:27These books are pretty formulaic.
00:07:29Honestly, why are you having such a hard time all of a sudden?
00:07:33Honestly?
00:07:34Mm-hmm.
00:07:35I think I'm finally getting tired of writing the same thing.
00:07:39No, that's not good.
00:07:41Uh-uh.
00:07:42No.
00:08:03Oh, good job, sweetie.
00:08:05Just remember, you want to keep the bow between the fingerboard and the bridge.
00:08:08It's very important.
00:08:09Okay, let's try it again.
00:08:12Okay.
00:08:23Let's try it again.
00:08:44Hey.
00:08:45She did great today.
00:08:46Oh, Paige.
00:08:47Did you have fun, huh?
00:08:49Afternoon, April.
00:08:51Conrad?
00:08:52I really must commend you on your decorations this year.
00:08:55Oh, thank you.
00:08:57Now, if we could just get everyone else on board.
00:09:00Oh.
00:09:01I think he's a lost cause.
00:09:04I mean, would it really be that much trouble to...
00:09:18One, two, three...
00:09:25One, two, three...
00:09:34Two, three...
00:09:46Oh.
00:09:56Afternoon, Mr. Redford.
00:09:59Glad I ran into you.
00:10:01Really?
00:10:02Why's that?
00:10:04The neighbors have generously offered
00:10:06to decorate your front yard.
00:10:08You won't even have to lift a finger.
00:10:10Thanks anyway.
00:10:11But I happen to like my house just the way it is.
00:10:13That's why I bought it.
00:10:15Maybe just a couple of strings.
00:10:16No, thanks.
00:10:17I'm good.
00:10:25Hey, Nick.
00:10:26How's the writing coming?
00:10:27It's not.
00:10:29Well, you better find some inspiration fast,
00:10:31because the publisher says,
00:10:32no more extensions.
00:10:37Uh, you all right?
00:10:50You all right?
00:10:52Oh, just a moment.
00:10:54Excellent.
00:10:55Beautiful presentation.
00:11:03Oh, hey, sorry.
00:11:04I am late, boss.
00:11:05Boss?
00:11:05You could get used to that.
00:11:08Don't get used to that.
00:11:10So, what's up?
00:11:11The groom had cold feet.
00:11:12I had to start the wedding march three times
00:11:14before he walked down the aisle.
00:11:15Huh.
00:11:20Well, I, uh, got to, um, coming.
00:11:26Your blind date had to leave.
00:11:28What blind date?
00:11:29Oh, he's a friend of Steve's.
00:11:30He's an ER doctor.
00:11:32We thought you two might hit it off.
00:11:34But he got called out on an emergency, so.
00:11:38Mm-hmm.
00:11:39Don't you two ever stop?
00:11:41No.
00:11:44Looks like a full house tonight.
00:11:46Minus one.
00:11:47Oh, another potential husband down the drain.
00:11:55Isn't this everything I told you it would be?
00:11:57Yeah, it's, uh, very...
00:11:59Romantic.
00:12:00I know.
00:12:22That's my neighbor.
00:12:24Where?
00:12:26Violinist.
00:12:28The teacher with all those annoying students.
00:12:30Didn't say they were all bad.
00:12:35So, are we doing anything for New Year's?
00:12:40I haven't even thought about Christmas.
00:12:41All I can think about these days is the looming deadline for my book.
00:12:46Well, maybe we can go to the black and white ball
00:12:47at the Walker Museum?
00:12:49Yeah, about that.
00:12:50Oh, my God.
00:12:51Yeah.
00:13:09Any requests?
00:13:11Oh, we'd appreciate it if you could play at someone else's table.
00:13:14We're just trying to have a quiet dinner.
00:13:16Oh, of course. I'm so sorry.
00:13:18I didn't mean to disturb you.
00:13:19The way my students obviously have.
00:13:26I guess she heard.
00:13:30What was that all about?
00:13:32That's my neighbor.
00:13:33You know, the one who won't decorate for Christmas?
00:13:35Oh.
00:13:37I guess he's not much of a music lover.
00:13:41He's kind of cute, though.
00:13:48Hello?
00:13:49Mom?
00:13:49Hey, how's my favorite daughter?
00:13:51As your only daughter, that joke never gets old.
00:13:55Shouldn't you be getting on a plane right now?
00:13:57Yeah. About that, our flight was canceled.
00:14:01Actually, all of the flights were canceled.
00:14:03There is a massive snowstorm and everything's been shut down.
00:14:07Oh, my.
00:14:08Listen, how are the kids?
00:14:10Good, good. They're sleeping.
00:14:11Uh, Bruce is on the phone trying to find out when we might get a flight back.
00:14:15Well, don't you worry about anything.
00:14:16They can stay with me as long as you need.
00:14:18They're saying it's going to be four or five days.
00:14:19Maybe even a week before the airport reopens.
00:14:21A week.
00:14:22Oh, my goodness, Mom.
00:14:24Did you hear that?
00:14:25I did.
00:14:26We might not make it back in time for Christmas.
00:14:28We've never missed Christmas for the kids before.
00:14:31Sarah, do you mind looking after the kids for another few days?
00:14:34Of course not.
00:14:35You know I love to have them.
00:14:37Thanks, Mom.
00:14:38Love you.
00:14:38Bye.
00:14:39Take care, you two.
00:14:54I did not think we were going to make it out of there in one piece.
00:14:57Remind me not to do any more Christmas shopping.
00:15:01At least for a while.
00:15:03I can't believe after all of that shopping and I still don't have all of my presents.
00:15:06I mean, I'm done.
00:15:07The last few things I bought were for me.
00:15:10Oh, do you have time for tea?
00:15:12The Carlisle's doing their special Christmas tea again this year.
00:15:15Oh, I wish I could, but I have to go to rehearsal.
00:15:18No.
00:15:20Oh, before I forget, I have something for you.
00:15:22Oh, what is it?
00:15:23It's an early Christmas present.
00:15:28I don't understand.
00:15:29What is it?
00:15:29It's the date and time of your audition.
00:15:33I didn't agree to this.
00:15:35What have you got to lose?
00:15:38Oh, are we still on for skating this week?
00:15:41Uh, yeah.
00:15:42Okay.
00:15:42Bye.
00:15:44Bye.
00:15:49Bye.
00:15:58Bye.
00:16:16Hi, Mom.
00:16:17Hello.
00:16:18Before you say anything, I was going to try to make it over there later today to see the kids.
00:16:22You have to come over now.
00:16:24Why?
00:16:24What's wrong?
00:16:25Oh, I think it's the flu.
00:16:27I'm feeling achy all over, and I think I have a fever, and I'm in no condition to look after
00:16:33the kids.
00:16:34So you're going to have to come and pick them up.
00:16:36Oh, I could take them for a day, but aren't Dan and Bruce going to be back tomorrow?
00:16:40No, they're stuck in Norway.
00:16:43What does that mean exactly?
00:16:45Haven't you been listening to the news?
00:16:47No, I've been trying to write a book.
00:16:49Northern Europe is covered in a blanket of snow they're calling the snowstorm of the century.
00:16:55So you're going to have to come over here and pick up the kids and look after them until
00:17:00I'm better or until Dana and Bruce get back, whichever comes first.
00:17:05Eric?
00:17:07Are you still there?
00:17:09Yeah.
00:17:10Uh, how long does the flu usually last?
00:17:12Oh, at my age, who knows?
00:17:15And why would anyone hold a business conference in Norway in the middle of the winter?
00:17:20Well, you're going to have to ask Bruce that when you see him.
00:17:23Look, honey, the kids are all packed up.
00:17:26You just get here as soon as you can.
00:17:35Check, please.
00:17:45Oh!
00:17:46I brought you some soup.
00:17:48Oh, thank you, sweetheart.
00:17:49That was very thoughtful.
00:17:50Mom, are you sure I should be taking the kids?
00:17:53You know how bad my luck is around this time of year.
00:17:55Are you still convinced you've got that Christmas jinx?
00:17:58Why do you think I've gone out of town the past four years?
00:18:01Well, you're stuck in town now.
00:18:04Maybe you'll finally get over it.
00:18:05Kids!
00:18:06Your Uncle Eric is here!
00:18:07Come on!
00:18:09Okay, bye.
00:18:10Be good, you two.
00:18:11Bye, Grandma.
00:18:12Be well.
00:18:14Who's ready to have some fun with her Uncle Eric?
00:18:18We're not going to fit in there.
00:18:20Well, let's not jump to conclusions.
00:18:22I'm not sitting on anyone's lap.
00:18:25I wasn't thinking that.
00:18:27We'll figure it out.
00:18:29Mom's car is just in the garage, and it can fit all of us.
00:18:53Nice driving, Uncle Eric.
00:18:54What?
00:18:54I'm not used to driving this boat.
00:18:57Oh.
00:18:59Here, let me take that for you.
00:19:00You're my new favorite.
00:19:02Dibs on the master.
00:19:04You're sleeping in the basement.
00:19:08Whoa.
00:19:12Here we are.
00:19:14Just get comfortable.
00:19:15Mi casa su casa.
00:19:18You've got no Christmas decorations.
00:19:19You're not that comfortable.
00:19:21How come you don't have a Christmas tree?
00:19:24It's a long story.
00:19:26Don't you like Christmas?
00:19:27Not particularly, no.
00:19:29How come?
00:19:31I'll tell you when you're older.
00:19:33Give me that.
00:19:34But Uncle Eric, if we don't have a Christmas tree, how will Santa find us?
00:19:40Well, maybe he's got GPS or something.
00:19:44And if we don't have a tree, where will we put all the presents?
00:19:48What presents?
00:19:49And we always decorate the tree and string popcorn.
00:19:52And we have to make Christmas cookies to leave for Santa.
00:19:55And we always hang our stockings and build a snowman.
00:19:58Come on, Shells.
00:20:00We're going to have a great time.
00:20:01I promise.
00:20:02How?
00:20:04I don't know.
00:20:05Let me think about it for a minute.
00:20:06And you got any ideas?
00:20:09Make Christmas for us.
00:20:16Right.
00:20:36Eric, are you okay?
00:20:38Yep.
00:20:39Yep.
00:20:39I'm up.
00:20:40Uh, how are the kids?
00:20:42Um, probably, probably still sleeping.
00:20:49Look, I really can't thank you enough.
00:20:52Well, I don't think your kids are going to feel the same way.
00:20:54Uh, why is that?
00:20:57You know I don't do Christmas.
00:20:58I know it's asking a lot, but could you maybe just get them a Christmas tree?
00:21:02That is a big ask.
00:21:04Okay, Romeo.
00:21:05Listen, they're the only niece and nephew you've got.
00:21:17How about this one?
00:21:19Yeah.
00:21:21Oh, this one's nice, right?
00:21:24It's not too small.
00:21:26It is too small.
00:21:28Okay, what'd you have in mind?
00:21:30Something a lot bigger.
00:21:36Are you kidding me?
00:21:37This thing looks like it belongs in Rockefeller Center.
00:21:39It's just like the ones Mom and Dad always get.
00:21:42Are you sure?
00:21:44I don't recall them being this big.
00:21:48Fine.
00:21:50Excuse me.
00:21:52We'll take this one.
00:21:54Okay, wait, no.
00:21:55I will get all of the ingredients from the Christmas cookies then.
00:21:58Okay, good.
00:22:00Oh, can you play at the restaurant on Wednesday night?
00:22:02Can't.
00:22:03I am playing at an anniversary party.
00:22:05That's too bad.
00:22:07Why?
00:22:08What are you up to?
00:22:10Steve maybe got the ER doctor to come back on Wednesday night.
00:22:13He was going to make a special menu and everything.
00:22:16Maybe we could do it Thursday night instead?
00:22:19That might work.
00:22:20I am playing at a court at my Christmas party that afternoon, but I could probably get there
00:22:25by seven.
00:22:26Oh, have you given any more thought to the audition?
00:22:29Opportunities do not come around like this every day.
00:22:32I know.
00:22:32I know.
00:22:33And I am thinking about it.
00:22:35Okay.
00:22:36Good.
00:22:37I love you.
00:22:38I love you.
00:22:40Brat.
00:22:40Yeah, whatever.
00:22:41All right.
00:22:42I got this.
00:22:45Oh.
00:22:48Be careful.
00:22:49Oh.
00:22:50Oh, shit.
00:22:51That wasn't good.
00:22:52Oh, wow.
00:22:53That is quite a tree you have there.
00:22:55Tell me about it.
00:22:56We picked it out ourselves.
00:22:58I like your decorations.
00:22:59Oh, thank you.
00:23:01Your kids?
00:23:02No.
00:23:02No.
00:23:03I don't have kids.
00:23:04This is my niece and nephew, Chelsea and Liam.
00:23:07Hi.
00:23:07Hey, Chelsea.
00:23:08Hey, Liam.
00:23:09Sorry, I don't know your name.
00:23:10April.
00:23:11And your uncle?
00:23:13Eric.
00:23:14Eric Redford.
00:23:15Nice to meet you.
00:23:16Uh, can I help you carry this?
00:23:18That'd be great.
00:23:19Thanks.
00:23:21Oh.
00:23:22Think Conrad will notice?
00:23:24He notices everything.
00:23:27Here.
00:23:27I got the door.
00:23:29At least you're better at this than you're driving.
00:23:32Oh, it's gonna take a lot of ornaments to fill up this tree.
00:23:35We forgot to buy ornaments.
00:23:37Can't you just pretend it has ornaments?
00:23:39I mean, you're kids.
00:23:40Use your imagination.
00:23:41I don't think I can pretend that good.
00:23:44Oh, come on, Chelsea.
00:23:47The smell alone's plenty Christmassy, right?
00:23:51Am I right?
00:23:52No.
00:23:53Look, I have a lot of extra ornaments at my house that you can use.
00:23:56Of course you do.
00:23:57Bet the inside of your house looks like Santa's workshop.
00:24:00Close to it.
00:24:01Wow.
00:24:02Can we go over there and see it?
00:24:05Maybe another time, Chelsea.
00:24:06I got a lot of work to do.
00:24:07Well, that's okay.
00:24:08I can take them.
00:24:08I'm sure they'll really love it.
00:24:10That's what I'm afraid of.
00:24:12Please, please.
00:24:13Go ahead.
00:24:14All right, come on, guys.
00:24:14I'll be here with the tree.
00:24:15Thanks, Locke.
00:24:16Bye, Uncle Eric.
00:24:17I don't can break anything.
00:24:18I'll just be here, setting up the Christmas tree.
00:24:22Fun, fun, fun.
00:24:24All by myself.
00:24:41That's a lot of Christmas decorations.
00:24:46Did somebody ask for Christmas tree box?
00:24:52I love the reindeer.
00:24:54Hey, we should put that on your hat.
00:24:58What do you think about this?
00:24:59Turn on the lights.
00:24:59Oh, you guys have a special job with decorating.
00:25:03You definitely need more ornaments, you guys.
00:25:05Do we have paper?
00:25:07I'd like to try more ornaments.
00:25:09We can get some of these Christmas trees.
00:25:13Cut the break.
00:25:14Would you mind turning that down?
00:25:16Good job.
00:25:17Let's face right here.
00:25:18Right there.
00:25:18What's your favorite ornament, guys?
00:25:20Whoa, whoa.
00:25:20It kind of looks like a Christmas tree.
00:25:21Hey, that is exactly how I broke my leg six years ago.
00:25:25Is that why you don't like Christmas?
00:25:27One of the reasons.
00:25:30Well, what do you think?
00:25:32Is it possible it's getting bigger?
00:25:34We haven't even turned on the lights yet.
00:25:36Well, who wants to do the honors?
00:25:38Maybe Uncle Eric?
00:25:41How about Chelsea?
00:25:47I don't know if it's going to be a Christmas tree.
00:25:48Wow is right.
00:25:50That's the most beautiful Christmas tree I've ever seen.
00:25:57Yeah.
00:25:58Yeah, it looks pretty good.
00:26:02Well, I should probably get going.
00:26:04Thank you guys for letting me help you decorate the tree.
00:26:07I'll walk you out.
00:26:08Okay.
00:26:08I feel like it needs more sparkly things.
00:26:11Yes.
00:26:12All right.
00:26:14Hey.
00:26:17Thanks for doing all that for my niece and nephew.
00:26:19Well, I guess it's no secret that I love Christmas.
00:26:22And the way I look at it, I just got the chance to decorate a second Christmas tree.
00:26:26So.
00:26:27You remind me of someone I used to know.
00:26:28What?
00:26:29She was crazy about Christmas too.
00:26:34Well, I hope I didn't bring back any bad memories.
00:26:37Well, that's a whole other reason why I don't like Christmas.
00:26:40But she made the kids very happy.
00:26:42I just hope it lasts until my sister and her husband get back so I can finish my book.
00:26:45Well, it was my pleasure.
00:26:50Good luck with that book.
00:26:52Thanks.
00:27:30what's going on maybe you can tell me found this thing in my front lawn you happen to know how
00:27:36he
00:27:36got here no i've never seen him before what are you gonna do with him curb him and hopefully
00:27:42whoever put him here we'll take him back i can see you would it really be so hard for you
00:27:53to
00:27:53get into the christmas spirit i mean just like a little bit what do you call that christmas tree
00:27:57that's taken up half my living room because i call that christmas spirit and then some
00:28:03maybe there's hope for you yet hope for me
00:28:15come in hey hey oh did i tell you i talked to mom last night she's coming on christmas day
00:28:22i know i am so excited to see her she's gonna be so happy she misses the snow so much
00:28:28now that
00:28:28she's in florida i know thank you so much for letting me keep steve's presence here oh yeah
00:28:34no problem oh i noticed your cute neighbor has a santa claus on his lawn did he uh did he
00:28:41come around
00:28:43no not really but he did put up a christmas tree for his niece and nephew while they're staying with
00:28:48him it's so cute how do you know that oh i met him when he knocked over conrad's uh reindeer
00:28:54with
00:28:54his tree come again uh it was not it was this thing but um you know it turns out he's
00:29:02not really that
00:29:03bad of a guy and you found out all of this from a short conversation on his front lawn easy
00:29:10i helped him
00:29:11carry in the christmas tree and and then i helped him decorate and it was it's no big deal stop
00:29:21so who is he uh well his name is eric redford he's a writer and wait eric redford are you
00:29:33serious
00:29:34why have you heard of him only because of steve steve owns like all of his books
00:29:41and his books are part of the reason why steve still has not proposed what kind of books does
00:29:46he write oh only the kind that give men great reasons to stay single uh-huh yeah that makes sense
00:29:56so how's it going over there so far so good see i told you there was no such thing as
00:30:01the christmas
00:30:02jinx how's the book coming slowly uh how are you feeling you ready to take the kids back soon oh
00:30:12i wish i could honey but this flu has really knocked me out i better go i'll see you soon
00:30:18talk to you
00:30:27soon
00:30:36i'm working
00:30:41hot on your tail nitrous here i come yeah oh making the pass look there's a finish line
00:30:52yes come on did you give me the bump controller no you're just not my controller's not working
00:30:55come on come on come on is that helping yes who's gonna win who's gonna win who's gonna win yes
00:30:59i win
00:31:01let it go buddy you did pretty good hey don't touch that can i play uh no it's almost time
00:31:09for bed
00:31:09and i have some writing to do tonight come on uncle eric when are you gonna buy your christmas
00:31:16presents last minute why don't worry you're on my list it's not that well then what's the problem
00:31:24we have to buy our christmas presents for mom and dad yeah could you take us shopping sure i can
00:31:30do
00:31:30that come with me this is how i shop for christmas every year gift cards makes life so much easier
00:31:44that's not how we shop we need art supplies glue paper and glitter you you make your presents
00:31:53yeah some of them and besides don't you need gifts for like mom and dad and grandma and your friends
00:32:00and us can i just get you guys gift cards too no
00:32:07it's eight days until christmas the stores are going to be packed but we have to see santa claus
00:32:12yes and that's where he is santa claus
00:32:18holy jolly yeah no i i get it ma'am please uncle eric please all right go get ready for
00:32:27bed
00:32:37hey bridgette good morning you're not calling to cancel lunch are you how about we go christmas
00:32:43shopping instead i would love that great oh and by the way i have my niece and nephew so they'll
00:32:48be
00:32:48coming too oh is that okay oh yeah sure i love kids well we'll pick you up at noon
00:33:01christmas shopping isn't that a little traditional for you i suppose i deserve that
00:33:08liam and chelsea guilted me to take them oh are they here yeah they're uh waiting in line to visit
00:33:13santa my friend bridgette's over there with them
00:33:19i thought i'd use the time to buy my mom a gift but i don't even know where to begin
00:33:25would you have any suggestions they have some really cute stuff over here i found these adorable
00:33:31personal socks
00:33:37okay you're up next oh now what's your name are you uncle eric's girlfriend
00:33:42what would you like i think so
00:33:48how much longer is this going to take i don't know when it's my turn to see santa
00:33:55i have a big list oh boy
00:34:03he named to me
00:34:06uh well what did you get her last year a gift card okay and the year before that
00:34:12uh gift card and let me guess you got her a gift card the year before that good guess
00:34:19have you ever done any real christmas shopping the last year i did someone stole my car and it
00:34:27wasn't just any car it was a 1965 corvette stingray i bought it after i sold my first book
00:34:32and they stole it right out of the mall parking lot just before christmas that was six years ago
00:34:40and is that the reason you don't celebrate christmas
00:34:43just another one of the many there are more oh my gosh
00:34:51what about jewelry this guy has some amazing one of a kind stuff now that's something she would like
00:34:58yeah yeah oh well what about that necklace that is pretty excuse me would you mind if we took a
00:35:08look at
00:35:08this sure thing
00:35:13that's beautiful would you try it on uh sure
00:35:29it's beautiful
00:35:32really looks nice on you thanks
00:35:38you should get it oh no i am not doing any christmas shopping for myself this year
00:35:43you don't have anyone you could drop a hand to this christmas
00:35:48no really no i didn't mean anything by that i just meant
00:35:55it's hard to believe
00:36:01i guess bridget could use some saving i should probably go um yeah thanks for your help again
00:36:16so we're good now i mean you got your tree your presents and you visited santa today
00:36:22so we're we're done right yeah i guess so so why don't you go upstairs and get ready for bed
00:36:32i'm not tired really i'm not tired either okay so what do you want to do can we watch a
00:36:40movie
00:36:41please please uncle eric all right you go pick one out i'll go make the popcorn
00:36:47i'll go pick one out
00:36:55up next the weather they're cold so biff how's the weather shaking up this week
00:37:01well we've got an interesting week of weather coming up
00:37:11oh
00:37:34hello sounds like i woke you
00:37:34you're telling me you bought a christmas tree oh we got a christmas tree
00:37:38that was dana's idea liam and chelsea have taught me and everything else
00:37:42everything else you know everything they normally do during christmas time
00:37:46i don't know how dana and bruce do it every year well you stay strong sweetheart and remember
00:37:52you're the boss give them my love i will
00:38:01okay now you have everything you need to make your christmas cards right
00:38:04uh-huh because i need to work undisturbed for the next few hours so unless it's really
00:38:08really important you're on your own we good yep we're gonna be busy for a long time great
00:38:15hopefully i will be too
00:38:17santa's on his way the stars hung on the tree but it's just not the same
00:38:24cause you're not here with me so santa if you hear me i hope you got my list
00:38:32cause all i want for christmas is the perfect christmas kiss from my baby
00:38:43i'm gonna spill this all over your kitchen yeah it's a table suit of this right
00:38:59what's up we uh ran out of glue i was running if we could go over to april see if
00:39:03she has any
00:39:15i'm gonna use gold gold it is awfully quiet out there hey guys
00:39:35kids where are you
00:39:41liam chelsea
00:39:48liam chelsea
00:39:55hey are chelsea and liam here yeah sorry that's okay uh you want to come in sure
00:40:09it's so focused on my writing i didn't even know they left
00:40:13hey guys this is my sister elaine hi you must be eric
00:40:20sorry okay um yes i am eric nice to meet you elaine looks like you two have been busy we're
00:40:27making
00:40:27christmas cookies i can see that yeah these are for the neighborhood christmas caroling
00:40:31it's on december 22nd if you want to join us i'm not much of a singer
00:40:35okay can we stay a little longer yeah there's a whole other batch of cookies we can decorate
00:40:39well that's not up to me i don't mind if you don't mind i don't mind all right well you
00:40:46two be good
00:40:46okay well all right have fun bye
00:40:54you collect vinyl yeah
00:40:57you mind if i take a look no go ahead
00:41:03nice collection i'm a jazz man myself oh i've heard a little too loud
00:41:09oh sorry about that it's okay at least you've got good taste thank you
00:41:18wow yeah a lot of those belong to my dad and when he passed away he left them to me
00:41:24i've just been adding to him ever since he um he was a jazz pianist actually and he taught me
00:41:32everything i know and now the student has become the teacher well you gotta stick to what you do best
00:41:39i get that it's basically what i've been doing the past few years of my writing except lately it's
00:41:44been a bit of a struggle i mean not that i don't love writing i i do it's just and
00:41:51apparently you
00:41:52love what you write about bachelor lifestyle and all yeah well believe it or not there's more to me
00:41:57than just being a bachelor oh so the corvette late nights and poker games is not really you
00:42:06maybe not so much anymore i mean after all i am driving a minivan these days i kind of like
00:42:13it
00:42:21how did he get back on my lawn i have no idea
00:42:26uh-huh well he's not staying there i'll bring the kids back in about an hour thanks
00:42:47here's mr moose chelsea you got a fresh bucket of popcorn so my buddies are gonna be here any
00:42:53second what do you want to do you want to play a game watch tv read could we read one
00:42:59of your books
00:43:00mom and dad talk about them all the time oh yeah what do they say mom says they're juvenile that
00:43:06means they're for kids right not intentionally no look why don't you just watch tv okay i'll be up
00:43:13later to check on you you okay chelsea yep you like that show yeah how's that awesome does mr moose
00:43:23like that show mr moose do you like that show yes i do yes he does is that glitter on
00:43:35the table yeah
00:43:36thought i cleaned all that up chelsea and liam were making their christmas cards
00:43:41hey anyone find that furry murray toy yet i did
00:43:47saw it at the christmas market what it was on chelsea's christmas list
00:43:51well i don't know what's happening anymore i'm out me too come to papa hey i'm getting up you guys
00:43:57want anything some pretzels all right uh could you not leave your empty beer cans lying around there's
00:44:05kids in the house you know who are you right now yeah and what have you done with eric very
00:44:11funny
00:44:12seriously all of a sudden it's like playing poker with mr mom so you're basically telling me the reason
00:44:16we always play poker here is because i don't have a wife and kids well yeah there's no way my
00:44:23wife
00:44:23would let me have three rowdy guys over playing cards till two in the morning or have a bunch of
00:44:27guys over to watch a game every week face it you're the last man standing bro it's not that we
00:44:33don't
00:44:33love our families it's just here you can put your glasses down on the counter without a coaster
00:44:37you can eat all the junk food you want and we can be loud and rowdy without waking the kids
00:44:42amen
00:44:43and what do you think i've been writing about for the last seven years i have no idea i've never
00:44:48read
00:44:48any of your books why don't i invite this guy i don't know i didn't know you did it's your
00:44:57deal
00:45:07hey bonjour mademoiselle how was the performance it was good i'm starving oh well tonight our
00:45:15special is umber chevalier with a saffron semolina it's my grandmother's recipe and it's to die for
00:45:22that sounds very cute how's april doing with the doctor oh it's going really well i think
00:45:28he's on the move now's your time for what you know to ask her
00:45:35fine
00:45:42hey hey i wanted to bug you about your audition i have been practicing if that's what you want
00:45:49to know i talked with the conductor about you tonight he's really excited to hear you play okay
00:45:56how are things going with the doctor he seems nice i'm so happy for you i said he seems nice
00:46:04okay whatever so steve has a favor to ask but he is too embarrassed to do it himself so he
00:46:10has recruited
00:46:11me what is it he would like to know if you will ask your neighbor to sign a few of
00:46:17his books
00:46:18i know it's really embarrassing coming from me given what i think about them but yeah
00:46:28oh these are two amazing i mean of course yes i will ask him the things we do for love
00:46:38help me do you smell that
00:46:45i don't know but i want to thank you for a wonderful evening because that was awesome
00:46:49i can't believe ryan won it all right it was the first time for everything yeah you hit a set
00:46:53of
00:46:53fives on the river it was like the luckiest hand ever no no no you gotta know when to fold
00:46:57them
00:46:57okay i'll win again next week yeah you keep thinking that hey man next week yeah next week later guys
00:47:10see ya
00:47:36you
00:48:01You gotta be kidding me.
00:48:27Come on, man. Give it up.
00:48:29Look, I don't want your little Santa or your snowman.
00:48:33I haven't a clue what you're rambling about.
00:48:35I'm talking about these decorations you keep leaving on my lawn.
00:48:38Not the guilty party.
00:48:40Well, then who is?
00:48:42Well, maybe you've been visited by some Christmas elves.
00:49:00Oh, my God.
00:49:46Hey.
00:49:47Hey.
00:49:47Come on in.
00:49:48Thanks.
00:49:53You bought my books?
00:49:55Oh.
00:49:55No.
00:49:56Not me.
00:49:58These are my sister's boyfriend's books.
00:50:00He's a huge fan, and he asked me if you would sign them.
00:50:04I hope you don't mind.
00:50:05No.
00:50:06It's fine.
00:50:07It's whatever.
00:50:08Oh, my gosh.
00:50:10That is so sweet.
00:50:11I was wondering where all my socks have been disappearing, too.
00:50:14Aw.
00:50:17Oh, thanks.
00:50:18Yeah.
00:50:19So I noticed you had a late night last night.
00:50:22I noticed that you had a late night, too.
00:50:24New boyfriend?
00:50:26New boyfriend?
00:50:26No.
00:50:27Just a blind date.
00:50:29How'd it go?
00:50:30Pretty good.
00:50:32Uh, I think that we will be going on again, so.
00:50:36Hmm.
00:50:37So who should I sign these to?
00:50:39Steve.
00:50:39Okay.
00:50:41To little Steve.
00:50:43I don't know what that means.
00:50:45To Steve.
00:50:47Go get him, Tagger.
00:50:51To my good buddy Steve.
00:50:57Never give up.
00:50:58Eric.
00:51:02Another satisfied customer.
00:51:04Thank you very much.
00:51:06You will be very happy.
00:51:13Uh, anyways, um, I should go practice.
00:51:18You sound amazing.
00:51:21I heard you when I was outside earlier.
00:51:25Oh.
00:51:26Well, I hope I wasn't too loud.
00:51:28Not at all.
00:51:29Wasn't that Debussy you were playing?
00:51:31Yeah.
00:51:33Uh, the girl with the flaxen hair.
00:51:35I've never heard that as a violin solo.
00:51:37You're really talented.
00:51:41I just wish that talent was enough.
00:51:44What do you mean?
00:51:46Uh, I have this, uh, audition with the Philharmonic and I have this history of botching my auditions.
00:51:53How?
00:52:00Hiccups.
00:52:02What?
00:52:03Don't laugh.
00:52:04It's serious.
00:52:05I get the worst hiccups when I'm nervous.
00:52:07Okay.
00:52:07Well then we need to find a way for you to not be nervous.
00:52:14How does someone get over stage fright?
00:52:17Technology.
00:52:17It's the best.
00:52:18Okay.
00:52:18I found this on the web for how do you get over stage fright.
00:52:21All right.
00:52:21All right.
00:52:22We got something.
00:52:24Method one.
00:52:25Try chewing gum to relax your body.
00:52:27No.
00:52:28Definitely do not want to do that while playing the violin.
00:52:30No.
00:52:30That sounds very stupid.
00:52:33All right.
00:52:33Method two.
00:52:35Meditate for 15 to 20 minutes before going on stage.
00:52:38That could be good.
00:52:39No.
00:52:39I tried that.
00:52:40Sounds good.
00:52:41It didn't work for me.
00:52:42Okay.
00:52:43Moving on.
00:52:44Method three.
00:52:46Laugh as much as you can.
00:52:48It does not say that.
00:52:50Wait.
00:52:50You think I'm making this stuff off?
00:52:51It does not say that.
00:52:52No.
00:52:52Look.
00:52:53Um.
00:52:55Yeah.
00:52:56No.
00:52:56It does.
00:52:57It definitely says that.
00:52:58I don't think that.
00:52:59No.
00:53:00Okay.
00:53:00Well.
00:53:01Method four.
00:53:03Seems a little bit more reasonable.
00:53:05Imagine that every seat in the audience is filled with a clone of your favorite person.
00:53:10Preferably someone who encourages you.
00:53:13Well that does seem very reasonable.
00:53:16I'm sure you have plenty of people who would fit the bill.
00:53:20I have one or two.
00:53:22Great.
00:53:23Then you're covered.
00:53:26Thanks.
00:53:27And thank you for these.
00:53:29Anytime.
00:53:32See ya.
00:53:33Bye.
00:53:42Hey Bridget.
00:53:43Oh.
00:53:44Hi.
00:53:46I didn't realize they were coming to the party with us.
00:53:49I couldn't leave them with a stranger.
00:53:50Well.
00:53:51What about that music teacher neighbor of yours?
00:53:53April?
00:53:53I barely know her.
00:53:55And besides, Nick set up a screening room in one of the offices.
00:53:57They got a ton of kids movies.
00:53:59Uncle Eric told us to be in our best behavior tonight.
00:54:02And be extra nice to you.
00:54:07Okay.
00:54:19All the kids are having a great time in there.
00:54:21Yeah.
00:54:22That was a great idea.
00:54:23Thanks, Nick.
00:54:25Your date doesn't look too happy.
00:54:27She didn't expect me to bring Liam and Chelsea out with us.
00:54:30I guess you're gonna have to make that up to her, huh?
00:54:32Yeah.
00:54:33Thanks.
00:54:35I hate to bug you, but how's the book coming?
00:54:38Not much better than the last time you asked.
00:54:40Have you tried writing in a different environment?
00:54:42That might help?
00:54:43I've tried every coffee house and park bench in town.
00:54:46Mm-hmm.
00:54:47Are you gonna be able to make your deadline?
00:54:50I mean, I hate to say it, but if you don't, you could be in breach of contract.
00:54:55No pressure.
00:54:56Mm-hmm.
00:54:57Thanks for that, Nick.
00:54:58Mm-hmm.
00:54:58I guess I'm gonna go mingle.
00:55:00You do that.
00:55:08Hey, neighbor.
00:55:10Hey.
00:55:11Nice candy canes.
00:55:14Thanks.
00:55:14You want me to put some in your yard?
00:55:16Hmm.
00:55:17No.
00:55:17I'm good.
00:55:19Hey, um, do you like ice skating?
00:55:21Cause Elaine and I are gonna go tonight and I thought maybe you and the kids could tag
00:55:25along.
00:55:25That sounds fun.
00:55:26But, uh, I can't.
00:55:28I have a prior thing.
00:55:29No.
00:55:30But thanks.
00:55:31The kids would've loved that.
00:55:32Well, they're welcome to come with us if you don't mind.
00:55:35No, you've done enough.
00:55:38I wouldn't want to impose.
00:55:40Not at all.
00:55:41It'd be fun.
00:55:42Really?
00:55:43Yeah.
00:55:44Okay, I'll let them know.
00:55:46Okay, cool.
00:55:47Thanks.
00:55:47All right, see you later.
00:55:48See ya.
00:55:50You sure you don't want some candy canes?
00:55:53I'm good.
00:56:00This is absolutely delicious.
00:56:02Where did you learn to cook like this?
00:56:04Well, I started when I was writing my bachelor's cookbook.
00:56:07You know, at first it was just research.
00:56:09Turns out I was pretty good at it.
00:56:12Well, thank you for making this a special evening.
00:56:16I know I've been a little distracted lately.
00:56:18But things will get better once I finish my book.
00:56:21Once your sister gets back and picks up the kids?
00:56:25Yeah, well, that too.
00:56:28You should've heard Liam and Chelsea on the phone with Dana.
00:56:31You know, they were just going on about how much fun they're having with me.
00:56:35I'd say you're having as much fun as they are.
00:56:39Why shouldn't I?
00:56:41You know, they're my niece and nephew.
00:56:44Because one of the things that first attracted me to you
00:56:47was the fact that you don't have kids.
00:56:49But lately you've been acting a lot more like a doting father
00:56:52than someone who writes about being a single guy.
00:56:54Well, what's wrong with that?
00:56:57The truth is, Eric, you're nothing like your books at all.
00:57:10So, where's the handsome uncle tonight?
00:57:13He had plans.
00:57:15Well, you're a very good neighbor.
00:57:16Whoa!
00:57:18Is there something going on between you two?
00:57:21You are incorrigible.
00:57:23What?
00:57:23It's my job to be a pest.
00:57:25If I don't find you a handsome husband, who's going to?
00:57:27I will.
00:57:28I will find myself a handsome husband.
00:57:31I like the kids, they like me, and we are having fun.
00:57:34Right.
00:57:35And there's nothing romantic between you two.
00:57:37No!
00:57:39Then, uh, I guess we're all good here.
00:57:45Hey!
00:57:47You're here early?
00:57:48Yeah.
00:57:49My, uh, prior engagement didn't go so well.
00:57:52The woman from the restaurant?
00:57:54Yeah.
00:57:55Uncle Eric, look at me!
00:57:58Wow, Chelsea!
00:57:59You're an amazing skater!
00:58:01I know.
00:58:03And humble.
00:58:05Hey, guys.
00:58:07Do you want to go get some hot chocolate?
00:58:08Yes!
00:58:11Is that even a question?
00:58:12Everybody loves hot chocolate.
00:58:14I know.
00:58:16Come join us!
00:58:17No, I'm...
00:58:18I'm good here.
00:58:19I'm not going to take no for an answer.
00:58:21I don't have any skates.
00:58:23They rent them here.
00:58:25Come on!
00:58:29I'll be right back.
00:58:30I'll show you my moves!
00:58:32My super up!
00:58:33Did you see that?
00:58:34I just turned!
00:58:35Woo!
00:58:36Woo!
00:58:38Thanks again for looking after the kids tonight.
00:58:40And they really love spending time with you.
00:58:42Well, they're great.
00:58:44I'm sorry that your previous engagements didn't turn out well.
00:58:47Well, apparently Bridget prefers me as an unencumbered single guy without any kids around.
00:58:53So she would prefer to be with the kind of guy that you read about in your books?
00:58:56Wait, you?
00:58:57I read your books.
00:58:59The ones that you signed for Steve.
00:59:01You hated them, didn't you?
00:59:03Actually, no, I didn't.
00:59:04I thought there was an honesty to what you were saying.
00:59:07And I think you're a really good writer.
00:59:10It's...
00:59:10Go on.
00:59:11I can take it.
00:59:13Look, I only read two of your books.
00:59:15But it kind of feels like you're saying the same thing, just in different ways.
00:59:19I know.
00:59:20I've been saying it since my 20s.
00:59:23You know that quote?
00:59:24It takes courage to grow up and be who you really are?
00:59:29No, I don't think that's a real quote.
00:59:31But I like the way it sounds.
00:59:32Okay, well...
00:59:34Maybe it's time for me to admit that I'm growing up.
00:59:39Maybe you should write about that in your books, huh?
00:59:42I'm still putting the pieces together.
00:59:44But you know what?
00:59:46I think they're falling into place.
00:59:48Yeah?
00:59:48Yeah.
01:00:00There you go, big guy.
01:00:01You got stronger.
01:00:02This is lots of fun.
01:00:03I'm glad to talk to you on this cool moves.
01:00:05You're welcome.
01:00:05I'm a great driver.
01:00:07Thanks.
01:00:07You gonna buy one of these?
01:00:08Hey.
01:00:09Go get ready for bed.
01:00:10I'll be up there in a minute.
01:00:11Come on, Josh.
01:00:12Good night, you guys.
01:00:13Good night, April.
01:00:13Bye.
01:00:15Let me walk you home?
01:00:17It's a rough neighborhood out there.
01:00:19Okay.
01:00:21Oh, gosh.
01:00:23How can you deny that Christmas is just the best time of year?
01:00:27The air is so cool and crisp.
01:00:30You can smell the fireplaces.
01:00:32The stars are twinkling in the sky.
01:00:34And all of these lights, it's just so magical.
01:00:39I can't deny that it's pretty and charming and all that other stuff.
01:00:45But it reminds me of something I'd rather not remember.
01:00:51That person that I remind you of?
01:00:53Well, only in the sense that she was all about Christmas, too.
01:01:00So, one year I decided to give her the ultimate Christmas present.
01:01:05I proposed on Christmas Eve.
01:01:07Ring it all.
01:01:10Well, what I didn't know is that she'd fallen in love with someone else.
01:01:19I can see why you'd want to forget that.
01:01:22Now you know the real reason I don't do Christmas.
01:01:25Or have much fondness for women who do.
01:01:28Well, that's not exactly true.
01:01:31Anymore.
01:01:35Well, I'm glad to hear that.
01:01:38And a lot of that's your fault.
01:01:42Well, I take full responsibility.
01:01:45Uncle Eric!
01:01:47I should...
01:01:49You should probably get those kids together.
01:01:51You should probably, yeah.
01:01:54Goodnight.
01:01:55Night.
01:02:01Hey, um...
01:02:03I'm really glad that you came ice skating with us tonight.
01:02:05It was a lot of fun.
01:02:07Yeah, it was.
01:02:20You're looking again!
01:02:21Okay, okay, okay.
01:02:25Are you awake, Uncle Eric?
01:02:28I am now.
01:02:30Okay, come on!
01:02:30Get up!
01:02:31We got somebody to show you.
01:02:32What?
01:02:32Hurry up!
01:02:33Come on!
01:02:33Just come!
01:02:36Okay, come on!
01:02:37Come on!
01:02:39You ready?
01:02:40Look!
01:02:47Unbelievable.
01:02:48You two get ready for breakfast.
01:02:50I'll get right in.
01:03:09What's the use?
01:03:19What's the use?
01:03:38What's the use?
01:03:38You're not putting it in?
01:03:39I'm not press.
01:03:39You're not recording.
01:03:39I'm not going to press.
01:03:39Put it in.
01:03:40The sound of the sound of the sound of the sound.
01:03:40I'm running.
01:03:41What's the sound of the sound before you?
01:03:42My head and roll.
01:03:47What's the sound?
01:03:51I'm paying attention.
01:04:23Hi, this is April Stewart, and I am calling to confirm my 4 o'clock audition for today.
01:04:30Yeah, thank you.
01:04:36Nick, I had an amazing breakthrough yesterday, and I worked all night.
01:04:40But I gotta warn you, I kind of went off in a different direction.
01:04:43How different?
01:04:44Look, just read it, okay?
01:04:46I'm gonna send you the pages in a few minutes, and we'll talk later.
01:04:51Hey, guys, breakfast is ready.
01:05:07Adding some new decorations?
01:05:10No, I'm just moving things around.
01:05:15My audition is this afternoon, so I'm just trying to keep myself distracted.
01:05:21Well, I have no doubt that you will crush it.
01:05:24What piece are you gonna play?
01:05:26I haven't decided yet.
01:05:28If I were you, I'd play that Christmas one you've been practicing.
01:05:32I mean, look around.
01:05:35It's you.
01:05:37True, but I just don't think it's the best piece for an audition.
01:05:42But it's a great piece, and it shows who you are.
01:05:45And isn't that what you want the orchestra to see?
01:05:49Oh, uh, I almost forgot.
01:05:53Wanted to return your plate.
01:05:54Oh, thank you.
01:05:55And let you know that I stayed up all night writing.
01:05:58And after we spoke, it dawned on me.
01:06:01If I don't believe what I'm writing, my readers won't either.
01:06:07Having Chelsea and Liam around, it kind of put things into perspective.
01:06:11And then the words just started pouring out of me.
01:06:15Wow.
01:06:17Well, I mean, maybe it was the cookies.
01:06:20They definitely didn't hurt.
01:06:23But seriously, you were the inspiration.
01:06:29Well, hopefully I have inspired my students, too.
01:06:34You know, tonight's the big test.
01:06:36Tonight?
01:06:37The neighborhood Christmas caroling.
01:06:38Uh, maybe you'll, uh, join us?
01:06:43Ooh.
01:06:45Come on.
01:06:47It'll be fun.
01:06:49You don't want me to join you.
01:06:50Yeah.
01:07:08So,
01:07:36You don't want me to join me.
01:07:42Hey. Hey, guys. We gotta go and see my agent.
01:08:00Thanks for coming in. I felt we needed to talk this out in person.
01:08:04That doesn't sound good.
01:08:05No, no. Not at all.
01:08:08Come on, Nick. We've known each other for too long.
01:08:11You hated the pages, didn't you?
01:08:13I don't hate them.
01:08:15But this isn't what the publisher bought. That worries me.
01:08:17Look, I know it's different.
01:08:20This is not just different. This is a whole new genre for you.
01:08:24Can't that be a good thing?
01:08:25It can also be a dangerous thing.
01:08:27We're gambling with your career here. We turn these in.
01:08:35Well, that's a gamble I'm willing to take.
01:08:42Merry Christmas, Nick.
01:08:47What? No gift card?
01:09:02Hey.
01:09:03Hey.
01:09:05Your house is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. I like it.
01:09:08Yeah.
01:09:09Well, I figured if you can't beat them, you might as well join them.
01:09:13Yeah, but that's fine.
01:09:14You're welcome.
01:09:15Thanks.
01:09:17You guys?
01:09:18Hey.
01:09:21You're joining us?
01:09:23Any objections?
01:09:27No surprise, that's all.
01:09:31Listen, Conrad.
01:09:33I think I owe you an apology.
01:09:36For being such a Scrooge.
01:09:46If you don't mind, I would like to offer a little advice on your Christmas decor.
01:09:50Let's not push it.
01:09:57Welcome, everybody.
01:09:58It is so exciting to have you here once again.
01:10:01And if everyone's ready, let's go out and spread some Christmas cheer.
01:10:06Joy to the world, the Lord has come.
01:10:13Let earth receive her King.
01:10:17Let every heart prepare Him room.
01:10:26Don't wait now on a day of heaven.
01:10:30La la la la la la la la la la la.
01:10:34Don't wait in your tight hair.
01:10:36La la la la la la la la la la la la la la.
01:10:42No!
01:10:51Careful, then it's hot.
01:10:52You're really good.
01:10:53Yeah, aren't you?
01:10:54You too.
01:10:57I like that falsetto.
01:11:00Great job, you guys.
01:11:03Hey.
01:11:04Hey.
01:11:05So I know it's not exactly a jazz concert, but you seem to be enjoying yourself out there.
01:11:10I did.
01:11:12The neighborhood does this every year.
01:11:14Every December 22nd, for the past 27 years.
01:11:18But the live accompaniment just started a few years ago when I moved here.
01:11:22Well, we are lucky to have you.
01:11:24And so would any orchestra.
01:11:26How'd that audition go?
01:11:28Pretty good.
01:11:30Yeah, I used method number four and no hiccups.
01:11:34Nice.
01:11:34Mm-hmm.
01:11:36They said we'll hear something by the end of the month, so I'm just trying to keep my mind off
01:11:41of it.
01:11:43Well, I promised the kids we'd watch a movie tonight.
01:11:45Why don't you join us?
01:11:47Maybe that would help you keep your mind off of it.
01:11:49You're not writing today?
01:11:51I am also trying to stay preoccupied.
01:11:55I've turned in my new pages. I'm waiting to hear back from my publisher.
01:11:58Maybe we can, uh, stay distracted together.
01:12:03I'll bring the popcorn.
01:12:04One thing you should know about me.
01:12:06I am a master proper and proper.
01:12:10Oh, I thought I knew everything about you from your books.
01:12:13Well, don't you know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover?
01:12:15Or the author?
01:12:17We'll see.
01:12:25Do you like that whole set of it?
01:12:26I did.
01:12:27That wasn't an actual thing.
01:12:32Well, I definitely, uh, think you have a good company right here.
01:12:35Yeah, I know. You were impressed.
01:12:37I was. I wasn't very impressed.
01:12:38I'll keep surprising you.
01:12:40I definitely was.
01:12:42Um...
01:12:45We should probably, uh, do a brain check on that movie.
01:12:48Yeah, I know. You were impressed.
01:12:48Yeah.
01:12:49I'll see you later.
01:12:56I wasn't expecting you.
01:12:58Yeah, I know. I was, um, just about to leave you a note.
01:13:04I'm sorry about the other night.
01:13:06Don't be.
01:13:07You were being honest.
01:13:10Blunt would be more accurate.
01:13:12And I realize we left things unresolved, so...
01:13:17I just wanted to clear the air and say,
01:13:19I don't think we should keep dating.
01:13:23I think you're right.
01:13:26And there's no hard feelings.
01:13:42Merry Christmas, Bridget.
01:13:44Merry Christmas, Eric.
01:13:54Thank you so much, April.
01:13:57I-I know I keep asking to watch the kids, but when my agent calls and says it's important,
01:14:01I kinda gotta go.
01:14:03And besides, if I bring the kids one more time, Nick's liable to sign him his clients.
01:14:07I'm happy to help.
01:14:09Besides, the best part about Christmas is dropping presents, right, guys?
01:14:12I like getting them better.
01:14:13Listen to this guy.
01:14:15He's in the house.
01:14:22Hey, uh...
01:14:23Sorry about the interruption last night.
01:14:26If you're available, would you be up for giving it another try tonight?
01:14:31I mean, that is if you're free, of course.
01:14:34I'm sorry, I'm working tonight.
01:14:38Oh, uh...
01:14:38Okay.
01:14:39Good luck.
01:14:40Thanks.
01:14:43I think I just might need it.
01:14:44I'm glad you're sitting down.
01:14:46I'm glad you're sitting down.
01:14:49Because the publishers...
01:14:55loved your pages.
01:14:57In fact, they want to sign you to two sequels.
01:15:00What?
01:15:01Are you serious?
01:15:03Boom shakalaka!
01:15:04Uh...
01:15:04I don't even know what to say.
01:15:06How about, you were right, and I was wrong.
01:15:09Well, I'm not one to throw things back in someone's face, but...
01:15:11No, no, I deserve it, especially this time.
01:15:13You were right on with the new direction.
01:15:16They think this is going to be huge.
01:15:19We can't use the old title, so they want to know what you're going to call it.
01:15:24Uncle Christmas.
01:15:25Now, Christmas heals the heart.
01:15:26It sounds like a winner.
01:15:28Right?
01:15:28I need a coffee, baby!
01:15:36Big girlies.
01:15:37That's so cool!
01:15:41Um...
01:15:42I don't think this one is ours.
01:15:45It's probably for your grandma.
01:15:48No, Uncle Eric bought Grandma Watch.
01:15:50We wrapped it yesterday.
01:15:51Then who's this for?
01:15:54It's probably for Bridget.
01:15:57We'll let Uncle Eric wrap that one himself.
01:16:05Hey, Mom.
01:16:06How's my favorite lady feeling today?
01:16:08Better, but I'm still a little weak.
01:16:10The doctor wants me to stay in one more day.
01:16:12That's terrific.
01:16:14You sound awfully happy.
01:16:16I got some great news from my publisher today.
01:16:19They loved my book.
01:16:20Oh, honey, I'm so proud of you.
01:16:23And if this doesn't prove you don't have a Christmas jinx,
01:16:26I don't know what will.
01:16:28Oh.
01:16:30Eric, I have to go lie down.
01:16:32I'm feeling a little tired just now.
01:16:35Bye.
01:16:38I'll be back in a minute.
01:16:40I'll see you at the house.
01:16:42It's really great news, Eric.
01:16:44Congratulations.
01:16:45Hey, how about I open a bottle of champagne
01:16:46and we'll celebrate tonight when you get back from work?
01:16:50I usually get off pretty late, and I'm tired, so...
01:16:55Okay, well, how about a rain check?
01:16:58I don't think so.
01:17:01Is something wrong?
01:17:02No.
01:17:05I just, I don't think it's a good idea.
01:17:07Look, I have a student coming in a few minutes, and I...
01:17:12Congratulations again.
01:17:24Wake up, sleepyheads.
01:17:27Up, up, up.
01:17:28Come up.
01:17:28Five more minutes.
01:17:30Is it Christmas already?
01:17:31Not until tomorrow, but I have a surprise for you.
01:17:36Come on, get up.
01:17:37Gotta get dressed.
01:17:38Let's go.
01:17:44I know you guys are disappointed your mom and dad aren't back yet,
01:17:47so I thought maybe we could start a tradition of our own.
01:17:49Just three of us.
01:17:51Go on, go get your skates.
01:17:52I'll meet you over there.
01:17:59Hey, man.
01:17:59Glad you made it.
01:18:00Thanks.
01:18:01Where are the kids?
01:18:01They're already on the ice.
01:18:05So, uh...
01:18:06How are Santa and his reindeer doing?
01:18:09What are you talking about?
01:18:11Your front lawn.
01:18:13That was you?
01:18:15What, you didn't figure it out?
01:18:18Obviously not.
01:18:19Well, it's a good thing you're not a mystery writer.
01:18:27You should put that one on the tree.
01:18:29Yeah.
01:18:29Looks pretty good, doesn't it?
01:18:31That's a lot of turkey for just us.
01:18:33The leftovers are the best part.
01:18:35I don't care if it's just the three of us.
01:18:37We are gonna have a Christmas Eve to remember.
01:18:40Can we invite April?
01:18:42I thought about that.
01:18:43But I know she's working tonight.
01:18:45And besides, I think she might be mad at me.
01:18:48What for?
01:18:49I wish I knew.
01:18:50Do you think it's called that necklace?
01:18:52What necklace?
01:18:53The one you bought for Bridget.
01:18:54I didn't buy Bridget a necklace.
01:18:56Well, April said you did.
01:18:58It was in the bag of presents we were wrapping.
01:19:00She said you should wrap it yourself.
01:19:01Now it makes sense.
01:19:04It does?
01:19:06Yeah, I'll explain it to you in a few years.
01:19:17Sorry, April.
01:19:18We need to talk.
01:19:25Hey, how was last night?
01:19:27How did it go?
01:19:28It didn't.
01:19:29What do you mean?
01:19:31His girlfriend was there waiting for him when we got home.
01:19:34I'm so sorry, April.
01:19:37It'll be okay.
01:19:49How did it go?
01:19:52He warmed up.
01:19:52How did it go?
01:19:55He warmed up.
01:20:17He's so happy, huh?
01:20:18Kind of lumpy
01:20:22Could that be
01:20:26It's way too early uncle Eric ah too smart for your own good
01:20:56Oh
01:21:02How long did that take you
01:21:07Should you be out in your condition about that
01:21:18I was never actually sick I kind of lied about having the flu well if you want to get rid
01:21:24of the kids that badly you could have just been honest with me
01:21:27Actually you were the kid I wanted to get rid of I
01:21:30Just thought that if you were forced to take on some responsibility you'd grow and
01:21:35You know let go of the past and you know what sweetheart from what I've seen this week. I think
01:21:41it worked
01:21:42Now I hope you're not too mad at me, huh?
01:21:45Huh?
01:21:47I started to feel guilty around day three
01:21:51I'm not mad. I get why you did it
01:21:55Maybe you should be the writer in the family definitely fiction. Oh
01:22:01Wow look at that tree. Yeah, you know that is the largest tree I have ever seen anyone's house
01:22:08I thought it was like the ones you get every year. What no
01:22:16Honey this turkey is absolutely delicious. I basted the turkey for an hour
01:22:20Where did you learn how to cook like this? Well, I wrote a book, but you but you obviously didn't
01:22:24read either
01:22:25Has anyone read my book?
01:22:27Has anyone read my recipe book? I really want to know
01:22:29Honey, honey, tell us about your trip
01:22:30We spent the last 24 hours flying home by way of Moscow Brussels and London
01:22:36But hey, at least you made it home for Christmas, right?
01:22:40And you two really came through for us. Thank you. We were happy to help weren't we mom?
01:22:46Looks like uncle Eric kept you too busy. It's more like they kept me busy
01:22:51Yeah, and we haven't even told you about the ice skating and the Christmas caroling with April
01:22:55Yeah, that was so much fun
01:22:58Okay, so someone needs to fill us in and let us know who April is
01:23:02I thought the last girl you were dating was named Bridget. Oh, the word was pretty much sums up that
01:23:07relationship
01:23:08Okay, I'm a little confused here as to who April is
01:23:11She lives two doors down. She was great with Liam and Chelsea wasn't she guys?
01:23:16So why isn't she here tonight?
01:23:19Because she doesn't seem to be talking to me right now. Sounds like more than just a neighbor to me
01:23:24Yeah, well, I was kind of hoping that would be the case, but I guess I blew it somehow
01:23:29Okay, Romeo. So if she lives next door, why don't you just go over and tell her how you feel?
01:23:35Because she's not home
01:23:39But I know where she is
01:23:43What am I doing?
01:23:47I'm sorry guys. I gotta go. Thanks for the advice, sis
01:23:51What?
01:24:06We need to talk
01:24:08I can't. I'm looking
01:24:09I'm not going anywhere until you listen to me
01:24:12There's nothing to say
01:24:13You have a girlfriend. I misread the signals
01:24:15No harm done
01:24:19You didn't misread any signals
01:24:20Bridget and I are not a couple
01:24:22She just came over last night to apologize
01:24:23And we wished each other well
01:24:26And about that necklace you saw
01:24:29I bought it for you
01:24:32No one else
01:24:34I told you the first time I saw it, it was meant for you
01:24:39And maybe I am too
01:24:44Maybe we're meant for each other
01:24:52And you don't even write romance novels
01:24:55I'd rather live one
01:25:07How's that for a happy ending?
01:25:10Well, it's not over yet
01:25:11I heard from the orchestra
01:25:13I'm in
01:25:14Yes
01:25:15Oh, by the way
01:25:20What are you doing for New Year's Eve?
01:25:24You mind if I steal April tonight?
01:25:25You two get out of here
01:25:30Bye
01:25:33Merry Christmas
01:25:35With the sleigh bells ringing
01:25:39And the choir singing
01:25:42I watch how it all lights up your eyes
01:25:50And when I wish upon the winter sky
01:25:55It's for you this Christmas time
01:26:01It's for you this Christmas time
01:26:06It's for you this Christmas time
01:26:31It's for you this Christmas time
01:26:33It's for you this Christmas time
01:26:33It's for you this Christmas time
01:26:33It's for you this Christmas time
01:26:33It's for you this Christmas time
01:26:33It's for you this Christmas time
01:26:33It's for you this Christmas time
01:26:34It's for you this Christmas time
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