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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...
00:09:19...one...
00:09:24...two...
00:09:25...two...
00:09:34...two...
00:09:36...two...
00:09:56Good afternoon, Mr. Redford.
00:09:59Glad I ran into you.
00:10:02Really? Why's that?
00:10:04The neighbors have generously offered to decorate your front yard.
00:10:08You won't even have to lift a finger.
00:10:10Thanks anyway.
00:10:11But I happen to like my house just the way it is.
00:10:13That's why I bought it.
00:10:15Maybe just a couple of strings.
00:10:16No, thanks. I'm good.
00:10:25Hey, Nick.
00:10:26How's the writing coming?
00:10:27It's not.
00:10:29Well, you better find some inspiration fast,
00:10:31because the publisher says, no more extensions.
00:10:37Uh, you all right?
00:10:52Oh, just a moment.
00:10:54Excellent. Beautiful presentation.
00:11:03Oh, hey, sorry. I am late, boss.
00:11:05Boss? You could get used to that.
00:11:08Don't get used to that.
00:11:10So, what's up?
00:11:11The groom had cold feet.
00:11:12I had to start the wedding march three times
00:11:14before he walked down the aisle.
00:11:15Huh.
00:11:20Well, I've, uh, got to, um,
00:11:23coming.
00:11:26Your blind date had to leave.
00:11:28What blind date?
00:11:29Oh, he's a friend of Steve's.
00:11:30He's an ER doctor.
00:11:32We thought you two might hit it off,
00:11:34but he got called out on an emergency, so.
00:11:38Mm-hmm.
00:11:38Don'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.
00:12:01I know.
00:12:22That's my neighbor.
00:12:24Where?
00:12:26Violinist.
00:12:28A 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
00:12:43is the looming deadline for my book.
00:12:46Well, maybe we can go to the black and white ball
00:12:47at the Walker Museum.
00:12:49Yeah, about that.
00:12:54Oh, my God.
00:13:09Any requests?
00:13:11We'd appreciate it if you could play at someone else's table.
00:13:14We're just trying to have a quiet dinner.
00:13:16Oh, of course.
00:13:16I'm so sorry.
00:13:17I 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.
00:13:58Uh, about that, our flight was canceled.
00:14:00Uh, actually, all of the flights were canceled.
00:14:03There is a massive snowstorm and everything's been shut down.
00:14:07Oh, my.
00:14:08Listen, how are the kids?
00:14:10Good, good.
00:14:10They're sleeping.
00:14:11Uh, Bruce is on the phone trying to find out when we might get a flight back.
00:14:15Well, don't you worry about anything.
00:14:16They can stay with me as long as you need.
00:14:18They'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 a 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.
00:14:43I think I know exactly what I'm going to get.
00:14:46I know exactly how I'm going to get.
00:14:47I'm going to get a little bit of a story.
00:14:48I'm going to get a little bit of a story.
00:14:48I'm going to get a little bit of a story.
00:14:49I'm going to get a little bit of a story.
00:14:49I'm going to get a little bit of a story.
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.
00:15:47Bye.
00:15:48Bye.
00:15:49Bye.
00:15:50Bye.
00:15:56Bye.
00:15:57No.
00:16:16Hi, Mom.
00:16:17Hello?
00:16:18Before you say anything,
00:16:20I was gonna try to make it over there later today
00:16:21to see the kids.
00:16:22You have to come over now.
00:16:24Why, what's wrong?
00:16:25Oh, I think it's the flu.
00:16:27I'm feeling achy all over,
00:16:29and I think I have a fever,
00:16:30and I'm in no condition to look after the kids.
00:16:34So you're gonna have to come and pick them up.
00:16:36Well, I could take them for a day,
00:16:38but aren't Dan and Bruce gonna be back tomorrow?
00:16:40No, they're stuck in Norway.
00:16:43What does that mean exactly?
00:16:45Haven't you been listening to the news?
00:16:47No, I've been trying to write a book.
00:16:49Northern Europe is covered in a blanket of snow
00:16:53they're calling the snowstorm of the century.
00:16:56So you're gonna have to come over here
00:16:57and pick up the kids and look after them
00:17:00until I'm better or until Dan and Bruce get back,
00:17:03whichever comes first.
00:17:06Eric, are you still there?
00:17:09Yeah, uh, 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
00:17:18in the middle of the winter?
00:17:20Well, you're gonna have to ask Bruce that when you see him.
00:17:23Look, honey, the kids are all packed up.
00:17:26You just get here as soon as you can.
00:17:35Check, please.
00:17:46I brought you some soup.
00:17:48Oh, thank you, sweetheart.
00:17:49That was very thoughtful.
00:17:51Mom, 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.
00:18:03Maybe you'll finally get over it.
00:18:05Kids, your 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.
00:18:26We'll figure it out.
00:18:29Mom's car is just in the garage,
00:18:31and it can fit all of us.
00:18:40We'll go on.
00:18:53Nice driving, Uncle Eric.
00:18:54What?
00:18:55I'm not used to driving this boat.
00:18:56Huh, huh.
00:18:57Oh.
00:18:59Here, let me take that for you.
00:19:00You're my new favorite.
00:19:01It's on the master sleeping in the basement
00:19:11Here we are just I get comfortable me casa
00:19:17Su casa Christmas decorations not that comfortable
00:19:21How come you don't have a Christmas tree?
00:19:23So long story don't you like Christmas? Not particularly. No
00:19:29How come? I'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
00:19:54And we always hang our stockings and build a snowman
00:19:58Come on shells
00:19:59We're gonna have a great time I promise
00:20:02How?
00:20:04I don't know let me think about it for a minute
00:20:07You got any ideas?
00:20:09Make Christmas for us
00:20:16Right
00:20:36Uh Eric are you okay?
00:20:38Yep yep I'm up
00:20:39Uh how are the kids?
00:20:42Um probably probably still sleeping
00:20:49Look I really can't thank you enough
00:20:51Well I don't think your kids are gonna 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
00:21:00Could you maybe just get them a Christmas tree?
00:21:02That is a big ask
00:21:04Okay Romeo listen
00:21:06They're the only niece and nephew you've got
00:21:17How about this one?
00:21:19Nah
00:21:21Oh
00:21:22This 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?
00:21:29Something 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
00:21:51We'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
00:21:59Oh can you play at the restaurant on Wednesday night?
00:22:02Can't I am playing at an anniversary party
00:22:05That's too bad
00:22:07Why?
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 gonna 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 Corbett Christmas party that afternoon
00:22:23But I could probably get there by 7
00:22:26Oh have you given any more thought to the audition?
00:22:29Opportunities do not come around like this every day
00:22:31I know
00:22:33And I am thinking about it
00:22:35Okay
00:22:36Good
00:22:37I love you
00:22:38I love you
00:22:40Brat
00:22:40Yeah whatever
00:22:41Alright I got this
00:22:48Be careful
00:22:51That wasn't good
00:22:52Wow that 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
00:22:59Aw thank you
00:23:00Your kids?
00:23:02No
00:23:02No I don't have kids
00:23:04This is my niece and nephew
00:23:05Chelsea 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
00:23:16Can I help you carry this?
00:23:18That'd be great
00:23:18Thanks
00:23:22Think Conrad will notice?
00:23:24He notices everything
00:23:27I got the door
00:23:29At least you're better at this than you're driving
00:23:32It'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
00:23:46The smell alone is plenty Christmassy
00:23:48Right?
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?
00:24:04Maybe another time Chelsea
00:24:06I got a lot of work to do
00:24:07Well that's okay
00:24:07I 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
00:24:12Please
00:24:13Go ahead
00:24:14Alright come on guys
00:24:14Thanks
00:24:15Bye Uncle Eric
00:24:17I don't can break anything
00:24:18I'll just be here
00:24:19Setting 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
00:25:04You guys
00:25:05Do you have paper?
00:25:07I'd like to try more ornaments
00:25:14Would you mind turning that down?
00:25:16Good job
00:25:16Space right here
00:25:17Right there
00:25:18What's your favorite ornament guys?
00:25:20Whoa whoa
00:25:20Hey um
00:25:21That is exactly how I broke my legs six years ago
00:25:25Is that why you don't like Christmas?
00:25:27One of the reasons
00:25:29Well 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?
00:25:47Wow
00:25:47Wow is right
00:25:50That's the most beautiful Christmas tree I've ever seen
00:25:57Yeah
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
00:26:07Okay
00:26:08I feel like it needs more sparkly things
00:26:11Yes
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
00:26:23I 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 you 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
00:26:46Well it was my pleasure
00:26:51Good luck with that book
00:26:53Thanks
00:26:53Thank you
00:27:09Bye
00:27:10Bye
00:27:11Bye
00:27:30what's going on maybe you could tell me found this thing in my front lawn you happen to know
00:27:36how he got here no I've never seen him before what are you gonna do with him curb him hopefully
00:27:42whoever
00:27:43put him here we'll take him back I can see you would it really be so hard for you to
00:27:53get into
00:27:53the Christmas spirit I mean just like a little bit what do you call that Christmas tree that's
00:27:57taken up half my living room because I call that Christmas spirit and then some maybe there's
00:28:03hope 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
00:28:41around no not really but he did put up a Christmas tree for his niece and nephew while they're staying
00:28:48with him 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
00:29:03that bad of a guy and you found out all of this from a short conversation on his front lawn
00:29:09easy
00:29:10I helped him carry in the Christmas tree and and then I helped him decorate and it was
00:29:17it's no big deal stop
00:29:21so who is he uh well his name is Eric Redford he's a writer and he wait Eric Redford are
00:29:33you serious
00:29:34why have you heard of him only because of Steve Steve owns like all of his books and his books
00:29:42are
00:29:42part of the reason why Steve still has not proposed what kind of books does he write oh only the
00:29:49kind
00:29:49that give men great reasons to stay single uh-huh yeah that makes sense so how's it going over
00:29:57there so far so good see I told you there was no such thing as the Christmas jinx how's the
00:30:03book
00:30:04coming slowly how are you feeling you ready to take the kids back soon oh I wish I could honey
00:30:13but this flu has really knocked me out I better go I'll see you soon talk to you soon
00:30:36I'm working we're bored hot on your tail nitrous here I come yeah oh making the pass look there's a
00:30:51finish line yes come on did you give me the bump controller you're just my controller is not working
00:30:55come on come on come on yes who's gonna win who's gonna win who's gonna win yes I win
00:31:01there you go buddy yeah you did pretty good hey don't touch that
00:31:06can I play uh no it's almost time for bed and I have some writing to do tonight
00:31:12come on uncle Eric when are you gonna buy your Christmas presents last minute why
00:31:20don'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
00:31:43that's not how we shop we need art supplies glue paper and glitter you you make your presents
00:31:52yeah some of them besides don't you need gifts for like mom dad grandma and your friends and us can
00:32:02I
00:32:02just get you guys gift cards too no it's eight days until Christmas the stores are gonna be packed but
00:32:11we
00:32:11have to see Santa Claus and that's where he is Santa Claus
00:32:18oh my jolly yeah yeah no I I get it ma'am please uncle Eric please all right go get
00:32:26ready for bed
00:32:37hey Bridget 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 Liam and Chelsea
00:33:09guilted me at the table oh are they here yeah they're uh waiting in line to visit Santa my friend
00:33:16Bridget's over there with him I thought I'd use the time to buy my mom a gift but I don't
00:33:23even know
00:33:23where to begin would you have any suggestions they have some really cute stuff over here I found
00:33:30these adorable personal socks
00:33:37okay you're up next oh now what's your name are you uncle Eric's girlfriend what would you like
00:33:43I think so
00:33:48how much longer is this going to take I don't know when it's my turn to see Santa I have
00:33:56a big list
00:33:57oh boy
00:34:03he named to me
00:34:06uh
00:34:06oh well what did you get her last year a gift card okay and the year before that uh
00:34:13gift card and let me guess you got her a gift card the year before that good guess
00:34:19okay have you ever done any real Christmas shopping the last year I did
00:34:25someone stole my car and it wasn't just any car it was a 1965 Corvette Stingray
00:34:31I bought it after I sold my first book and they stole it right out of the mall parking lot
00:34:35just 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
00:34:45there are more
00:34:48oh my gosh
00:34:51what about jewelry
00:34:53this guy has some amazing one-of-a-kind stuff
00:34:56now that's something she would like
00:34:58yeah yeah oh well what about that necklace
00:35:03that is pretty excuse me would you mind if we took a look at this sure thing
00:35:13that's beautiful would you try it on uh sure
00:35:29it's beautiful
00:35:33really 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 it's hard to believe
00:36:02I guess Bridget could use some saving I should probably go
00:36:06yeah thanks for your help again
00:36:16so we 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
00:36:28so why don't you go upstairs and get ready for bed
00:36:32I'm not tired really
00:36:35I'm not tired either
00:36:37okay so what do you want to do
00:36:39can we watch a movie
00:36:41please Uncle Eric
00:36:43all right you go pick one out I'll go make the popcorn
00:36:47I'll go check it out
00:36:55I'm next the weather they're bold
00:36:58so Biff how's the weather shaking up this week
00:37:01well we've got an interesting week of weather coming up
00:37:07I'll go check it out
00:37:12sounds like I woke you
00:37:13no Liam and Chelsea are asleep on the couch
00:37:16we were watching a movie and they passed out on me
00:37:18oh that's adorable
00:37:21so how are you feeling
00:37:23oh
00:37:25well a little better my throat is still scratchy
00:37:28how are you making out over there
00:37:30I took the kids Christmas shopping today
00:37:33next thing you know you'll be telling me you bought a Christmas tree
00:37:36oh we got a Christmas tree
00:37:38that was Dana's idea Liam and Chelsea have taught me into everything else
00:37:42everything else
00:37:43you know everything they normally do during Christmas time
00:37:46I don't know how Dana and Bruce do it over here
00:37:48well you stay strong sweetheart
00:37:51and remember you're the boss
00:37:53give them my love
00:37:54I will
00:38:01okay 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
00:38:07so unless it's really really important you're on your own we good
00:38:11yep we're gonna be busy for a long time great hopefully I will be too
00:38:43I'm gonna spill this all over your engine
00:38:45I'm gonna spill this all over your engine
00:38:46yeah it's a table set of this right
00:38:48no
00:38:52we're gonna add pipe cleaners too
00:38:59what's up we uh ran out of glue
00:39:01I was wondering if we could go over to April see if she has any
00:39:05yeah sure
00:39:15I'm gonna use gold
00:39:17I like the gold
00:39:26it is awfully quiet out there
00:39:31hey guys
00:39:35kids where are you
00:39:39Liam
00:39:41Chelsea
00:39:46Liam
00:39:49Chelsea
00:39:55hey
00:39:56are Chelsea and Liam here
00:39:57yeah
00:39:58yeah
00:39:59sorry
00:39:59that's okay
00:40:01uh you want to come in
00:40:02sure
00:40:06nice place
00:40:07pink one
00:40:09so focused on my writing
00:40:10i didn't even know they left
00:40:13hey guys
00:40:15this is my sister Elaine
00:40:17hi you must be Eric
00:40:19sorry
00:40:20okay um yes
00:40:22i am Eric nice to meet you
00:40:24Elaine
00:40:25looks like you two have been busy
00:40:26we're making Christmas cookies
00:40:28i can see that
00:40:28yeah these are for the neighborhood Christmas caroling
00:40:31it's on December 22nd if you want to join us
00:40:33i'm not much of a singer
00:40:35can we stay a little longer
00:40:37yeah there's a whole other batch of cookies we can decorate
00:40:39well that's not up to me
00:40:41i don't mind if you don't mind
00:40:43i don't mind
00:40:44all right
00:40:45you two be good okay
00:40:47i will
00:40:47all right have fun
00:40:49bye
00:40:54you collect vinyl
00:40:55yeah
00:40:57you mind if i take a look
00:40:58no go ahead
00:41:03nice collection
00:41:05i'm a jazz man myself
00:41:07oh i've heard
00:41:08a little too loud
00:41:09no
00:41:10sorry about that
00:41:12it's okay
00:41:13at least you've got good taste
00:41:14thank you
00:41:18wow
00:41:19yeah
00:41:19a lot of those belong to my dad
00:41:21and when he passed away he left them to me
00:41:24i've just been adding to him ever since
00:41:27he um
00:41:28he was a jazz pianist actually and he taught me everything i know
00:41:33and now the student has become the teacher
00:41:35well
00:41:36you gotta stick to what you do best
00:41:38i get that
00:41:40it's basically what i've been doing the past few years of my writing
00:41:43except lately it's been a bit of a struggle
00:41:47i mean not that i don't love writing i i do it's just
00:41:51and apparently you love what you write about
00:41:53a whole bachelor lifestyle and all
00:41:55yeah well believe it or not there's more to me than just being a bachelor
00:42:00oh so the corvette late nights and poker games is not really you
00:42:06maybe not so much anymore
00:42:09i mean after all i am driving a minivan these days
00:42:20how did he get back on my lawn
00:42:24i have no idea
00:42:27well he's not staying there
00:42:30i'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 going to be here any
00:42:53second
00:42:54what do you want to do you want to play a game watch tv read could we read one of
00:42:59your books
00:43:00mom and dad talk about them all the time oh yeah what do they say mom says they're
00:43:04juvenile that means they're for kids right not intentionally no
00:43:10look why don't you just watch tv okay i'll be up later to check on you
00:43:15okay you okay chelsea yep you like that show yeah how's that awesome does mr moose like that show
00:43:24mr moose do you like that show yes i do yes he does
00:43:34is that glitter on the table yeah thought i cleaned all that up chelsea and liam were making
00:43:38their christmas cards hey 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 well i don't know what's
00:43:52happening anymore i'm out me too come to papa hey i'm getting up you guys want anything some pretzels
00:43:59uh could you not leave your empty beer cans lying around there's kids in the house you know
00:44:07who are you right now yeah and what have you done with eric very funny seriously all of a sudden
00:44:13it's like playing poker with mr mom so you're basically telling me the reason we always play
00:44:17poker here is because i don't have a wife and kids well yeah there's no way my wife would let
00:44:23me have
00:44:24three rowdy guys over playing cards till two in the morning or have a bunch of guys over to watch
00:44:28a game
00:44:28every week face it you're the last man standing bro it's not that we don't love our families it's just
00:44:34here you can put your glasses down on the counter without a coaster you can eat all the junk food
00:44:39you want and we can be loud and rowdy without waking the kids amen and what do you think i've
00:44:44been
00:44:44writing about for the last seven years i have no idea i've never read any of your books
00:44:53why don't i invite this guy i don't know i didn't know you did it's your deal okay
00:45:10how was the performance it was good i'm starving oh well tonight our special is
00:45:16ember chevalier it's my grandmother's recipe and it's to die for that sounds very cute
00:45:25how'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
00:45:47i have been practicing if that's what you want to know i talked with the conductor about
00:45:51you tonight he's really excited to hear you play okay how are things going with the doctor he seems
00:45:59nice i'm so happy for you i said he seems nice okay whatever so steve has a favor to ask
00:46:08but he is
00:46:09too embarrassed to do it himself so he has recruited me what is it he would like to know if
00:46:16you will
00:46:16ask your neighbor to sign a few of his books i know it's really embarrassing coming from me given
00:46:21what i think about them but yeah oh these are two amazing i mean of course yes i will ask
00:46:31him
00:46:33the 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
00:47:06hey man next week yeah next week later guys see ya
00:47:25uh
00:47:29uh
00:47:31uh
00:47:31uh
00:48:01You gotta be careful.
00:48:02You're not 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.
00:48:46Hmm.
00:48:47Hmm.
00:48:49Hmm.
00:48:52Hmm.
00:48:52Hmm.
00:49:04Oh, my God.
00:49:48Oh, my God.
00:49:53You bought my books?
00:49:55Oh, no. Not me.
00:49:58These are my sister's boyfriend's books.
00:50:00He's a huge fan, and he asked me if you would sign them.
00:50:04I hope you don't mind.
00:50:05No, it's fine.
00:50:07Oh, my gosh.
00:50:10That is so sweet.
00:50:11I was wondering where all my socks have been disappearing to.
00:50:14Aw.
00:50:17Oh, thanks.
00:50:19So I, uh, noticed you had a late night last night.
00:50:22I noticed that you had a late night, too.
00:50:25New boyfriend?
00:50:26No, just a blind date.
00:50:29How'd it go?
00:50:30Pretty good.
00:50:31Uh, I think that we will be going on again, so...
00:50:35Hmm.
00:50:37So who should I sign these to?
00:50:39Steve.
00:50:39Okay.
00:50:41To little Steve.
00:50:43I don't know what that means.
00:50:45To Steve.
00:50:48Go get him, tagger.
00:50:51To my good buddy, Steve.
00:50:57Never give up.
00:50:59Eric.
00:51:02Another satisfied customer.
00:51:04Thank you very much.
00:51:06You will be very happy.
00:51:14Uh, anyways, um, I should go practice.
00:51:18You sound amazing.
00:51:21I heard you when I was outside earlier.
00:51:25Oh.
00:51:26Well, I hope I wasn't too loud.
00:51:28Not at all.
00:51:29Wasn't that Debussy you were playing?
00:51:32Yeah.
00:51:33Uh, the girl with the flaxen hair.
00:51:35I've never heard that as a violin solo.
00:51:37You're really talented.
00:51:41I just wish that talent was enough.
00:51:44What do you mean?
00:51:46Uh, I have this, uh, audition with the Philharmonic,
00:51:49and I have this history of botching my auditions.
00:51:53How?
00:51:59Hiccups.
00:52:01What?
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.
00:52:10Yeah.
00:52:14How does someone get over stage fright?
00:52:17Technology.
00:52:17It's the best.
00:52:18Okay.
00:52:19I found this on the web for how do you get over stage fright.
00:52:21All right.
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.
00:52:39I tried that.
00:52:40Sounds good.
00:52:41It didn't work for me.
00:52:42Okay.
00:52:43Moving on.
00:52:45Method three.
00:52:46Laugh as much as you can.
00:52:48It does not say that.
00:52:50You think I'm making this stuff up?
00:52:52No.
00:52:52Yeah.
00:52:53Um.
00:52:55Yeah.
00:52:56No.
00:52:56It does say that.
00:52:56No.
00:52:57It does.
00:52:57It definitely says that.
00:52:58I don't think that.
00:52:59No.
00:53:00Okay.
00:53:00Well, method four seems a little bit more reasonable.
00:53:05Imagine that every seat in the audience is filled with a clone of your favorite person.
00:53:10Preferably someone who encourages you.
00:53:13Well, 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.
00:53:34Bye.
00:53:37Bye.
00:53:41Bye.
00:53:42Hey, Bridget.
00:53:43Oh.
00:53:44Hi.
00:53:46I didn't realize they were coming to the party with us.
00:53:49I couldn't leave them with a stranger.
00:53:50Well, what about that music teacher neighbor of yours?
00:53:53April?
00:53:53I barely know her.
00:53:55And besides, Nick set up a screening room in one of the offices.
00:53:57They got a ton of kids' movies.
00:53:59Uncle Eric told us to be in our best behavior tonight.
00:54:02And be extra nice to you.
00:54:05Oh.
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, Nat.
00:54:24Mm-hmm.
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'll have to make that up to her, huh?
00:54:32Yeah.
00:54:33Thanks.
00:54:35I hate to bug you, but, um, how's the book coming?
00:54:38Not much better than the last time you asked.
00:54:40Have you tried writing in a different environment?
00:54:42That might help.
00:54:43I've tried every coffee house and park bench in town.
00:54:46Mm-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.
00:54:57Thanks for that, Nick.
00:54:58Mm-hmm.
00:54:59I 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?
00:55:21Because Elaine and I are gonna go tonight, and I thought maybe you and the kids could tag along.
00:55:25That sounds fun, but, uh, I can't.
00:55:28I have a prior thing.
00:55:29But thanks.
00:55:31The kids would have loved that.
00:55:32Well, they're welcome to come with us, if you don't mind.
00:55:35No, you've done enough.
00:55:38I wouldn't want to impose.
00:55:40Not at all.
00:55:41It'd be fun.
00:55:42Really?
00:55:43Yeah.
00:55:44Okay, I'll let them know.
00:55:46Okay, cool.
00:55:47Thanks.
00:55:47All right, see you later.
00:55:48See ya.
00:55:50You 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.
00:56:11Well, thank you for making this a special evening.
00:56:16I know I've been a little distracted lately, but 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 have 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 was the fact that you don't have kids.
00:56:49But lately you've been acting a lot more like a doting father than someone who writes about being a single
00:56:54guy.
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 a plan.
00:57:15Well, you're a very good neighbor.
00:57:16Well, is there something going on between you two?
00:57:21You are incorrigible.
00:57:23What?
00:57:24It's my job to be a pest.
00:57:25If I don't find you a handsome husband, 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.
00:57:46Hey!
00:57:47You're here early?
00:57:48Yeah, my, uh, prior engagement didn't go so well.
00:57:52The woman from the restaurant?
00:57:54Yeah.
00:57:55Uncle Eric, look at me!
00:57:58Wow, Chelsea, you're an amazing skater.
00:58:01I know.
00:58:03And humble.
00:58:04Yeah.
00:58:05Hey, guys, do 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.
00:58:15So, join us!
00:58:17No, I'm good here.
00:58:19I'm not going to take no for an answer.
00:58:21I don't have any skates.
00:58:23They rent them here.
00:58:25Come on!
00:58:29I'll be right back.
00:58:30I'll show you my moves!
00:58:32My 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 engagement 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, but it kind of feels like you're saying the same
00:59:17thing, just in different ways.
00:59:19I know, I know.
00:59:20I've been saying it since my 20s.
00:59:23You know that quote, it takes courage to grow up and be who you really are?
00:59:29No, I don't think that's a real quote, but I like the way it sounds.
00:59:32Okay, well, maybe it's time for me to admit that I'm growing up.
00:59:39Maybe you should write about that in your books, huh?
00:59:42I'm still putting the pieces together.
00:59:44But 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're a strong girl.
01:00:02This is lots of fun.
01:00:03I'm glad you just helped me with this cool moves.
01:00:05You're welcome.
01:00:05Great driver.
01:00:07You're going to buy one of these?
01:00:08Hey, go get ready for bed.
01:00:10I'll be up there in a minute.
01:00:11Come on, Charles.
01:00:12Good night, you guys.
01:00:13Good night, April.
01:00:14Let 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 and all of these lights.
01:00:36It's just so magical.
01:00:39I can't deny that it's pretty and charming and all that other stuff.
01:00:45But it reminds me of something I'd rather not remember.
01:00:51That person that I remind you of.
01:00:54Well, only in the sense that she was all about Christmas, too.
01:01:00So, one year I decided to give her the ultimate Christmas present.
01:01:05I proposed on Christmas Eve.
01:01:07Ring it all.
01:01:10What 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.
01:01:48You should probably get those kids together.
01:01:51You should probably, yeah.
01:01:51Uh-huh.
01:01:54Good night.
01:01:55Night.
01:02:00Hey, 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.
01:02:20Look him 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.
01:02:31Come on, come on.
01:02:31We got someone to show you.
01:02:32What?
01:02:33Hurry up.
01:02:33Come on.
01:02:33Just come.
01:02:36Okay, come on, go on!
01:02:38Come on!
01:02:39Come on!
01:02:41Look!
01:02:47Unbelievable.
01:02:48You two get ready for breakfast.
01:02:50I'll be right in.
01:03:10What's the use?
01:03:35.
01:03:37.
01:03:39.
01:03:39PIANO PLAYS
01:04:23Hi, this is April Stewart,
01:04:25and 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,
01:04:38and I worked all night.
01:04:40But I got to warn you,
01:04:41I kind of went off in a different direction.
01:04:43How different?
01:04:44Look, just read it, okay?
01:04:46I'm going to send you the pages in a few minutes,
01:04:47and we'll talk later.
01:04:51Hey, guys, breakfast is ready.
01:05:07Adding some new decorations?
01:05:10No.
01:05:12I'm just moving things around.
01:05:15My audition is this afternoon,
01:05:17so 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 going to play?
01:05:26I haven't decided yet.
01:05:28If I were you,
01:05:29I'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
01:05:40it's the best piece for an audition.
01:05:42But it's a great piece,
01:05:43and it shows who you are.
01:05:45And isn't that what you want the orchestra to see?
01:05:50Oh, I almost forgot.
01:05:52I wanted 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,
01:06:03my readers won't either.
01:06:07Having Chelsea and Liam around,
01:06:08it 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.
01:06:24But seriously,
01:06:25you were the inspiration.
01:06:29Wow.
01:06:31Hopefully, I have inspired my students, too.
01:06:34You know, tonight's the big test.
01:06:36Tonight?
01:06:37The neighborhood Christmas caroling.
01:06:39Uh...
01:06:40Maybe 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.
01:06:50You don't want me to join you.
01:07:18You don't want me to
01:07:19you.
01:07:20Well,
01:07:43Hey, guys, we gotta go and see my agent.
01:08:00Thanks for coming in.
01:08:01I felt we needed to talk this out in person.
01:08:04That doesn't sound good.
01:08:05No, no, not at all.
01:08:08Come on, Nick.
01:08:09We've known each other for too long.
01:08:11You hated the pages, didn't you?
01:08:13I don't hate them.
01:08:15But this isn't what the publisher bought.
01:08:16That worries me.
01:08:17Look, I know it's different.
01:08:20It's not just different.
01:08:22This is a whole new genre for you.
01:08:24Can't that be a good thing?
01:08:25It can also be a dangerous thing.
01:08:27We're gambling with your career here.
01:08:29We turn these in.
01:08:34Well, that's a gamble I'm willing to take.
01:08:43Merry Christmas, Nick.
01:08:47What?
01:08:48No gift card?
01:08:53Merry Christmas, Nick.
01:09:01Hey.
01:09:03Hey.
01:09:05Your house is beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
01:09:07Yes, I like it.
01:09:09Well, I figured if you can't beat them, you might as well join them.
01:09:13Yeah, but that's fun.
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?
01:09:27You're surprised, 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.
01:10:05Woo!
01:10:05Woo!
01:10:06Woo!
01:10:06Joy to the world, the Lord has come.
01:10:12Let earth receive her King.
01:10:17Let every heart prepare Him room.
01:10:26Come, without our day of peril.
01:10:30Wa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la.
01:10:34Don't age in your type hair
01:10:36La la la la la la la la la la
01:10:59Great job, you guys!
01:11:04Hey, so I know it's not exactly a jazz concert, but uh, you seem to be enjoying yourself out there
01:11:10I did
01:11:12The 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
01:11:21Well, we are lucky to have you
01:11:24And so would any orchestra
01:11:26How'd that audition go?
01:11:29Pretty good
01:11:29Yeah, I used method number four and, uh, no hiccups
01:11:34Nice
01:11:34Mm-hmm
01:11:35They said we'll hear something by the end of the month
01:11:38So I'm just trying to keep my mind off of it
01:11:43Well, I promised the kids we'd watch a movie tonight
01:11:45Why don't you join us?
01:11:47Maybe that would help you keep your mind off of it
01:11:49You're not writing tonight?
01:11:51I am also trying to stay preoccupied
01:11:55Turned in my new pages
01:11:56I'm waiting to hear back from my publisher
01:11:58Maybe we can, uh, stay distracted together
01:12:03I'll bring the popcorn
01:12:04One thing you should know about me
01:12:05I am a master popcorn popper
01:12:10Oh, I thought I knew everything about you from your books
01:12:13Well, don't you know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover?
01:12:15Or the author?
01:12:17We'll see
01:12:25Do you like that whole set of it?
01:12:26I did
01:12:27That wasn't a match
01:12:32Well, I definitely, uh, think you have a company
01:12:35Yeah, I know, you were impressed
01:12:36I was, I wasn't very impressed
01:12:38I'll keep surprising you
01:12:39I definitely was
01:12:42Um
01:12:45We should probably, uh, do a brain check on that movie
01:12:48Yeah
01:12:49I'll see you later
01:12:56I wasn't expecting you
01:12:58Yeah, I know
01:12:59I was, um, just about to leave you a note
01:13:04I'm sorry about the other night
01:13:06Don't be
01:13:07You were being honest
01:13:10Blunt would be more
01:13:11More accurate
01:13:12And I realized we left things unresolved
01:13:15So
01:13:17I just wanted to clear the air
01:13:18And say
01:13:18I don't think we should keep dating
01:13:23I think you're right
01:13:26And there's no hard feelings
01:13:42Merry Christmas, Bridget
01:13:43Merry Christmas, Eric
01:13:54Thank you so much, April
01:13:56I-I know I keep asking to watch the kids
01:13:59But when my agent calls and says it's important
01:14:01I kinda gotta go
01:14:02And besides, if I bring the kids one more time
01:14:04Nick's live will assign them his clients
01:14:07I'm happy to help
01:14:09Besides, the best part about Christmas is wrapping presents, right guys?
01:14:12I like getting them better
01:14:14Listen to this guy
01:14:14In the house
01:14:21Hey, uh, sorry about the interruption last night
01:14:26If you're available, would you be up for giving it another try tonight?
01:14:31I mean, that is if you're free, of course
01:14:34I'm sorry, I'm working tonight
01:14:37Oh, uh, okay
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
01:14:49Because the publishers
01:14:55Loved your pages
01:14:57In fact, they want to sign you to two sequels
01:15:00What? Are you serious?
01:15:03Boom, shakalaka
01:15:04I don't even know what to say
01:15:06How about you were right and I was wrong
01:15:08Well, I'm not one to throw things back in someone's face
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 gonna be huge
01:15:18We can't use the old title
01:15:20So they want to know what you're gonna 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 copy, baby
01:15:36Big girlies
01:15:37That's so cool
01:15:41Um, I don't think this one is ours
01:15:45It's probably for your grandma
01:15:48No, Uncle Eric bought Grandma Watch
01:15:50We wrapped it yesterday
01:15:51Then who's this for?
01:15:54It's probably for Bridget
01:15:57We'll let Uncle Eric wrap that one himself
01:16:01Hey, Mom
01:16:05How'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, I don't know what will
01:16:29Oh, Eric, I have to go lie down
01:16:32I'm feeling a little tired just now
01:16:34Bye
01:16:38I'll be back in a minute
01:16:39I'll see you at the house
01:16:42It's really great news, Eric
01:16:44Congratulations
01:16:44Hey, how about I open a bottle of champagne
01:16:46And we celebrate tonight when you get back from work
01:16:50I usually get off pretty late
01:16:52And I'm tired, so
01:16:55Okay, well, how about a rain check?
01:16:58I don't think so
01:17:01Is something wrong?
01:17:04I just, I don't think it's a good idea
01:17:07Look, I have a student coming in a few minutes
01:17:09And I
01:17:12Congratulations again
01:17:24Wake up, sleepyheads
01:17:26Up, up, up
01:17:28Come up
01:17:28Five more minutes
01:17:29Is it Christmas already?
01:17:31Not until tomorrow
01:17:33But
01:17:33I have a surprise for you
01:17:35Come on
01:17:36Get up
01:17:37Gotta get dressed
01:17:38Let's go
01:17:39Ha ha
01:17:44I know you guys are disappointed
01:17:46Your 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
01:17:50Go on
01:17:51Go get your skates
01:17:52I'll meet you over there
01:17:57Come on
01:17:59Hey, man
01:17:59Glad you made it
01:18:00Thanks
01:18:00Where are the kids?
01:18:01They're already on the ice
01:18:04So, 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
01:18:20It's a good thing you're not a mystery writer
01:18:27You should put that one on the tree
01:18:28Yeah
01:18:29Looks pretty good, doesn't it?
01:18:31That's a lot of turkey for just us
01:18:33The leftovers are the best part
01:18:35I don't care if it's just the three of us
01:18:37We are going to have a Christmas Eve to remember
01:18:40Can we invite April?
01:18:42I thought about that
01:18:43But I know she's working tonight
01:18:44And besides, I think she might be mad at me
01:18:47What for?
01:18:49I wish I knew
01:18:50Do you think it's a good guy 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
01:19:02Now it makes sense
01:19:04It does?
01:19:06Yeah, I'll explain it to you in a few years
01:19:17Sorry April, we 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
01:19:33When we got home
01:19:33I'm so sorry, April
01:19:37It'll be okay
01:19:38Okay
01:20:05Well, I didn't know
01:20:16Uncle Eric, this is, uh, kind of lumpy.
01:20:22What could that be?
01:20:25Maybe it's Santa.
01:20:27It's way too early, Uncle Eric.
01:20:29Ugh, too smart for your own good.
01:20:35Surprise!
01:20:36You're back!
01:20:36You made it!
01:20:37Yes, it was too small.
01:20:39It smells like turkey in here.
01:20:41Oh, it's a little bit of a turkey egg.
01:20:43Hi, honey.
01:20:44Oh, it's so good.
01:20:45Get over here, you young.
01:20:46How are you?
01:20:47Get over here.
01:20:48Oh, my God.
01:20:49Don't drop it, honey.
01:20:51Oh, my goodness.
01:20:52The ride was incredible.
01:20:54Don't you?
01:20:54Don't you?
01:20:54Don't you?
01:20:55Don't you?
01:20:56Oh, my gosh.
01:20:59We decorated it ourselves.
01:21:01Wow.
01:21:02Did you?
01:21:02Really?
01:21:03How long did that take you?
01:21:05A long time.
01:21:06I bet they're so beautiful.
01:21:07Yes.
01:21:08Should you be out in your condition?
01:21:10Oh.
01:21:12About that.
01:21:13Oh, my God.
01:21:13Bummy.
01:21:14Thank you so much.
01:21:15Let me see you.
01:21:16Let me see you.
01:21:17Let me see you.
01:21:18Um, I was never actually sick.
01:21:20I kind of lied about having the flu.
01:21:23Well, if you wanted to get rid of the kids that badly, you could have just been honest with me.
01:21:27Actually, you were the kid I wanted to get rid of.
01:21:30I just thought that if you were forced to take on some responsibility, you'd grow and, you know, let go
01:21:36of the past.
01:21:37And, you know what, sweetheart? From what I've seen this week, I think it worked.
01:21:42Now, I hope you're not too mad at me, huh?
01:21:45Huh?
01:21:47I started to feel guilty around day three.
01:21:51I'm not mad.
01:21:53I get why you did it.
01:21:55Maybe you should be the writer in the family.
01:21:57Definitely fiction.
01:22:01Oh, wow.
01:22:02Look at that tree.
01:22:03Yeah.
01:22:04You know, that is the largest tree I have ever seen anyone's house.
01:22:08I thought it was like the ones you get every year.
01:22:10What?
01:22:10No.
01:22:16Honey, this turkey is absolutely delicious.
01:22:18I basted the turkey for an hour.
01:22:20Where did you learn how to cook like this?
01:22:22Well, I wrote a book, which you obviously didn't read either.
01:22:25Has anyone read my book?
01:22:27Has anyone read my recipe book?
01:22:28I really want to know.
01:22:29Honey, honey, tell us about your trip, won't you?
01:22:31We spent the last 24 hours flying home by way of Moscow, Brussels, and London.
01:22:36But, hey, at least you made it home for Christmas, right?
01:22:40And you two really came through for us.
01:22:43We were happy to help.
01:22:44Weren't we, Mom?
01:22:46Looks like Uncle Eric kept you too busy.
01:22:49It's more like they kept me busy.
01:22:51Yeah, and we haven't even told you about the ice skating and the Christmas caroling with April.
01:22:55Yeah.
01:22:56That was so much fun.
01:22:58Okay, so someone needs to fill us in and let us know who April is.
01:23:02I thought the last girl you were dating was named Bridget.
01:23:05Well, the word was pretty much sums up that relationship.
01:23:08Okay, I'm a little confused here as to who April is.
01:23:11She lives two doors down.
01:23:13She was great with Liam and Chelsea, wasn't she guys?
01:23:16So why isn't she here tonight?
01:23:19Because she doesn't seem to be talking to me right now.
01:23:21Sounds like more than just a neighbor to me.
01:23:24Yeah, well, I was kind of hoping that would be the case.
01:23:27But I guess I blew it somehow.
01:23:30Okay, Romeo.
01:23:31So if she lives next door, why don't you just go over and tell her how you feel?
01:23:35Because she's not home.
01:23:39But I know where she is.
01:23:43What am I doing?
01:23:47I'm sorry, guys.
01:23:48I gotta go.
01:23:50Thanks for your good bye, sis.
01:23:51What?
01:24:06We need to talk.
01:24:08I can't.
01:24:09I'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.
01:24:14I misread the signals.
01:24:16No 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 and 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.
01:25:12I heard from the orchestra.
01:25:13I'm in.
01:25:14Yes.
01:25:15Oh!
01:25:18Oh, by the way, um, what 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
01:25:43I 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
01:26:22It's for you this Christmas time
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