Merry Liddle Christmas Baby (2021)

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How is it possible

the holidays
are already here again?

Time flies, as they say,

but when I look back
over the past two years,

it's been the happiest time
of my life.

From our merry little wedding,

to our honeymoon in Bali,

to buying our new house,

and making it a home.

Being a step‐mom
to Coco and Josh

has been a journey and a joy,

and my merger
with Queen of the Castle

has totally taken off,

and we're going international
in the new year,

and Tyler is opening
another restaurant

in just days,

so there's a lot going on...

...and even more
to look forward to.

Cute!

Babe!

What are you doing up there?

I'm coming!

That's so sweet.

Look at this ornament
Josh made for the baby.

Wasn't that sweet?

They're both so excited

to have a baby sister.

You mean baby brother.

Oh, is that what I mean, huh?

I want our Christmas
to be just like this...

peaceful...

and relaxed.

That sounds good to me.

I mean, don't get me wrong,

I'm looking forward
to seeing my family.

I'm just glad they got
their own place this year.

Comment ça va, Ernestine?

Mon bébé,
mon coeur, ma fleur.

What did you call him?

Ernestine.

It's the female for "Ernest".

Definitely not!

You love that name,
don't you, baby?

No, he doesn't.

Excuse me.

I have a question.

Sure.

What's it like being pregnant?

It's like...

participating in a miracle.

You want to come feel
the baby move?

Can I?

Come, come, come.

Oh, here.

Right...

‐Wow.
‐You feel that?

This baby is so lucky

to have you as a big sister.

I really hope it's a girl,

so that we can be best friends,

like you, Auntie Treena
and Auntie Kiki.

It is pretty special
having sisters.

‐
‐Did you feel that?

Yeah.

That better be the crib.

Ooh...

Yeah, I feel it.

Wild.

They don't even have a wreath

on their door.

‐Hey, Tyler!
‐How you doin'?

I wasn't expecting you
till later.

Yeah, I know.

Yeah, come on!

‐Hey!
‐Whoa!

Look at you, you're so...

‐...pregnant!
‐Thank you, Daddy?

Hey, you look stunning!

Oh, thank you!

And about to pop any second!

I know, right?

And I still have
another month to go.

Aw...

Pregnancy looks good
on you, sis.

Thank you, bro.

Hey, Daddy. Where's Mom?

Is she still in the car?

‐She didn't call you?
‐No.

Oh, the cell service
is terrible up there.

Up where?

What's going on?

Your mom's stuck in Utah.

There was an avalanche
on the highway

and nobody can get in or out
of the resort

until they clear it away.

Oh, no.

Was anybody hurt?

Thankfully, no.

Well, how long
is it going to take to clear?

Nobody knows,

but, uh, it was like
a pretty major slide.

What about with you guys?

Are you all settled
into your rental?

You're not
going to believe this,

but a pipe burst.

What?

The whole main floor flooded.

We didn't even try moving in.

And at this point,
we got nowhere else to go.

I mean, don't worry.

We've got plenty of rooms here,
and we'd be...

happy to have you.

Of course.

We'll make it work.

Thank you, guys.

They could have added
some color in here.

So, what's going on
with these decorations?

We've just been so focused
on getting ready for the baby,

and we didn't want to do

too much for Christmas
this year.

That's a good one, Jacquie.

‐You almost had me.
‐What?

Don't worry, J.

We'll clean up everything
before we leave, I promise.

And we've got to be
very careful

not to, uh, break, you know,
Marchelle's angel.

‐Mm‐hmm.
‐Let's go get it.

I'm going to go
put this little one down.

Yes, go, go, go.

Just go.

I love you.

Great.

And there goes
our quiet little Christmas.

I'm don't think
this is Jacquie's style.

What are you, kidding?

What are you talking about?
It's hilarious.

Besides, the kids
are getting older.

I needed to up my game.

Well, it looks like it's
all for us to enjoy this year.

Actually, there's an old man
who lives up the road.

I've tried introducing myself
a couple times, but...

Oh, well, that's too bad.

It's nice to get to know
your neighbors.

Sometimes, you even marry them.

If you're lucky.

We're here!

Uh‐oh.

The holidays can start now!

Oh, no, it was his idea.

Oh, Daddy, no, you didn't.

Didn't what,

just make Christmas
times more lit?

Did I use "lit" right?

No, you didn't,

and Jacquie's gonna hate that.

No, she's not!

Yes, she is.

I think it looks dope.

Thank you, Royce.

Now, get over here
and give your granddad a hug.

Good stuff, good stuff.

Sorry we're late, Dad.

You know,
work's just been...

a little hectic.

Very busy.

You make me proud, Ki.

Thanks, Dad.

Aw, I'm sorry, sweetie.

I didn't mean to make you cry.

No, no, no, um...

I don't know
what's wrong with me.

I've just been
an emotional wreck lately.

You know,
I'm probably just overtired

‐from working so hard, you know?
‐Mm‐hmm.

Everyone's inside.

They're waiting for us.
Come on.

No, no, no,
you guys go ahead.

I've got a phonecall to make.

Go ahead.

‐You okay?
‐I'm okay, yeah.

‐You sure you're okay?
‐I'm okay, I'm okay, yeah.

Kiara Liddle calling again.

Um, my sister's baby shower
is in three days,

and I really need you to confirm

that everything is all set
and ready to go.

You know, I hired you guys

because I was stressing out
with everything going on,

and now you're stressing me out.

Call me back, please!

Please, no, seriously,
call me back.

I didn't know
Marchelle knew how to ski.

Yeah, yeah, well,
she always wanted to learn,

so she and her friends
took off to Utah

on a ski getaway.

Oh, that reminds me,

I should, uh,
be filming some of this.

She said she didn't want
to miss a thing.

Then, um, you should
turn the camera this way, Dad,

'cause we have
some big news to share.

Okay.

You guys all know
that I was adopted,

and because of that,

I've always wanted to give
the gift of family

to another child.

That's really sweet.

We filled out
all the paperwork last spring,

and now our dream
is actually coming true.

We're adopting
a little boy this January!

Congratulations!

Oh, we 're going to have babies

at the same time!

Oh, I know!

Oh...

Hey, Mom,
can Royce sleep over?

Oh, honey, we didn't bring
any of your stuff.

Oh, don't worry about that.

You can borrow
whatever you need.

‐Yes!
‐Hold that thought.

Aw...

remember all the fun sleepovers
we used to have?

I was going to wait
till Christmas, but...

‐Yes!
‐Can you grab the top there?

‐Okay.
‐What is that?

Now seems like
the perfect time.

‐Royce?
‐That looks so cool.

Pajamas for everyone!

Jacquie, we should have
our own sleepover tonight.

You, me, and Treena.

Let's do it!

‐Yes!
‐Yes!

Except I'm not sleeping
in the middle this time.

Uh, you're the middle child.

Know your place.

Does anyone know
any scary Christmas stories?

Scary Christmas stories?

Yeah.

Well...

there's an old man

who lives down the street

who never leaves his house.

What do you mean by "never"?

I've never seen him.

His curtains are always closed.

And he hasn't put up
any Christmas lights.

He never has any visitors

except for
the grocery delivery guy.

And the man
who took away his piano.

Um... maybe he's a fugitive

hiding from the cops.

Or maybe he's just
in witness protection.

‐Oh, yeah.
‐I wonder what happened?

Whatever it is,

it must be something
really bad.

‐Boo!
‐

‐Josh...
‐Josh!

It's not funny.

We're telling scary stories!

It's what you do.

Only the finest for you two.

Here you go.

Thank you.

All right.

Cheers, guys.

To another Christmas
with the Liddles.

May it be uneventful
and drama‐free.

That would be a first.

Mm...

What's the name
of your new restaurant?

Colette's Bistro.

I'm doing my grandma's recipes,

but with a modern twist.

‐That's awesome.
‐Congratulations.

Thanks, man.

So, a new restaurant,
and a new baby,

all at the same time.

Yeah, it's a lot, you know,

but we're going to get a nanny,

and we'll make it work.

Your parents must be
really proud of you.

Actually, growing up,

my parents only cared
about academics

and putting degrees
after your name,

like Chris over here,

but it was my grandma
who actually encouraged me

to follow my passion

and, uh, pursue a career
in cooking.

Still, they must be
proud of you by now.

I mean, they're flying
back from Morocco

for opening night, so...

I hope so.

Nice.

Will be good to see them again.

Congrats to you, man.

You got your own baby
on the way.

Thanks.

We're so excited.

Don't get me wrong.

I love my girls to death, but...

I always wanted
a little boy, you know?

You picked a name yet?

We're going to call him Marcus,

after my dad.

I owe that man a lot.

I see you and Kiara
are still going strong?

You could definitely say that.

What happened to the guy

who didn't believe in love?

Yeah...

You were right.

I didn't know
what I was missing

until Kiara came into my life.

‐I'm happy for you.
‐Thanks, man.

So, what's next?

I'm looking
to make it official.

I, uh, got the ring right here,

and all I gotta do

is talk to Marchelle
and Wade first.

Why are you so nervous?

Didn't both of you get nervous

before you popped the question?

Nope.

Okay, fair enough.

I just don't always know
what Kiara's thinking.

We all know she can be...
unpredictable.

I mean, what if she says no?

All right, well, let's see it.

Show us the ring.

It took me a while, okay?

To find it.

Uh...

Mm‐mm.

She might say no.

Yeah, definitely
say no to that.

What?

You guys are the worst.

Mm...

So, how's work going?

‐It's been a little stressful.
‐Yeah.

We've been trying
to relaunch the website

with innovative
AI functionality,

but the backend DB
keeps crashing in Beta.

Oh.

I don't know
what you just said.

What does that mean?

‐
‐I'm sorry.

So basically,

the project that
I've been working on

for the past two years

has been extremely delayed,

and we've been trying
to have it operational

by the time I go
on maternity leave.

Yeah, that sounds like a lot.

Plus we have Josh and Coco
every other week,

and Tyler is going to be
super busy

with the new restaurant,

and I don't know
where that leaves us time

for each other.

Oh, honey.

Okay, no doubt, things
are going to be different,

but you can still find the magic

in those little moments

between the big moments.

The most important thing

is that you need to make time
to take care of yourself.

Yes,

'cause if you don't
take care of yourself,

you are useless
to everyone else.

Mm‐hmm.

And I'm talking

it's the little,
little, little things,

like if he lets you sleep in,

or a spontaneous foot massage.

Ew.
Feet are gross.

What's wrong with feet?

I love a good foot massage.

As a matter of fact,

if you wouldn't mind...

Ew, get your stinky feet
away from me!

I'm nauseous,

and those feet did not help.

Let me get this straight.

You've been extra tired lately.

‐Emotional...
‐Nauseous...

What?

I've got some extra
home pregnancy tests

left in the bathroom.

No way!

I'm not pregnant.

I can't believe I'm pregnant.

‐Oh, I'm so excited.
‐You sure?

I took two.

I'm pregnant.

We're having babies
at the same time!

Yay!

It's a baby cousin for you!

Yay!

Get him, Coco.
Watch out for the Lego.

What's goin' on in here, huh?

‐Oh!
‐I'm so sorry.

No, you didn't.

Okay, guys, I need backup!

Get in here! It's w*r!

Let's go!

Boys vs. girls!

Whoa!

Hey, wait a second.
I don't have my pillow yet.

♪ Inside, all the children
are a‐singing ♪

♪ Outside, I can hear
the bells a‐ringing ♪

♪ Everybody's feeling
just right ♪

♪ It's gonna be
the best Christmas tonight! ♪

♪ Everybody says
they're gonna show ♪

♪ Running here and there
just like a yo‐yo ♪

♪ I can't believe
it's Christmas again ♪

♪ So hurry back home, baby
and bring all your friends ♪

♪ This old Christmas‐time... ♪

♪ I'm shook ♪

♪ Shaking like
a sparkling wine ♪

♪ Yeah, you know
that it's true ♪

Mom?

‐Morning!
‐Morning.

So, I just got off the phone
with Mom,

and we all know

she's normally the one
to organize everything,

but since she's not here,

she gave me a list
of some Christmas activities

she wants us all to do.

Like what?

Like for starters,

today we're going ice skating.

Oh, my gosh, no way!

I love ice skating!

Yeah, that sounds like fun.

Yeah, we can go to that rink
by the movie theater.

This should be interesting.

I haven't been skating
in years.

Oh, you can hold my hand
for balance.

Who's going to hold your hand?

Excuse you.

Wow, Baby,
this is a huge list.

I know,
but it's important to my mom,

and it makes it important to me.

Well, why don't we do this?

Why don't we have
the restaurant

cater the Christmas dinner?

That's one less thing
to worry about.

Good idea.

I could never do justice

to my mom's cooking anyway.

This is the part where you say,

"No, honey, that's not true."

I mean, it's kinda true.

Go away.

Yes, ma'am.

So, is everything's set
for the baby shower?

Because after
the wedding fiasco,

I want this to go off
without a hitch,

and Jacquie's really
looking forward to it.

I know she is,

and everything is under control.

All right.

Good morning, everybody!

I got some Christmas donuts
for everyone.

Hey, now, I love donuts.

That's what I heard.

Old‐fashioned glazed, right?

‐Yeah, that's the one.
‐Okay...

This is the kind of thing
we're up against, huh?

How do you think
he got through med school?

Wade, mind
if you and I just...

I want to chat with you.

Hey, uh, Chris,

what do you think
about us adopting a baby?

I think
that's a fantastic idea.

Thank you.

Do you think

you'd want to have
a baby someday?

Of course. Then I can use
the carpool lane.

But you can't drive
in that lane if you're alone.

You're going to end up alone.

What?

Keep love strong and going.

I think I got a hang of it.

I feel pretty good about it.

Look at Josh!

Oh, Coco!

You're such a little master!

There's something I want
to talk to you about.

Okay.

So you know I love
hanging out with you, right?

Yeah, same here.

Especially our weekend workouts,

and coming to watch
all your games.

You yell louder

than all the other parents
combined.

‐Is that a good thing?
‐Yeah.

Are you sure?

'Cause you give me
this look sometimes

like, "Yo, keep it down
over there."

Nah, it's all good.

Okay, good.

So what I wanted
to talk to you about is...

I plan on proposing
to your mom,

and I just wanted to make sure

that you were
okay with it first.

Of course, I'm okay with it.

Yeah?

‐Yeah.
‐Okay. Cool.

Wait. So does that mean
we're moving into your house?

I hope so.

But your mom
has got to say "yes" first.

Wait...

and does that mean
I can have your game room?

Listen to you.

Okay...

Yeah. Okay.

But it's going to be
our game room, all right?

Yeah...
All right.

This is between
you and me, okay?

Your mom doesn't know
I'm going to propose to her,

so don't say anything, okay?

‐All right, all right.
‐I'll be watching you.

Oh, look at these two.
Look at these two...

Oh! They're so cute!

Oh! Oh!

‐Daddy!
‐Daddy.

‐
‐Looking good, Daddy!

Oh, yeah.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.

It's all coming back to me now.

It's all
coming back to me now.

Enjoying it?

You guys are looking good
in your fancy coats.

Thank you.

Another one of Kiara's
fabulous designs.

Faux fur, of course.

Of course, of course.

Okay.

Be careful, Daddy.

Hold on to the railing, Daddy.

I don't need
no animal rights activists

coming after me.

Fabulous faux fur.

Yes.

Purposely fabulous.

‐Fabulous with a purpose.
‐I like that.

Whoo! I love that.

Such a smart lady you are.

‐Hey.
‐Hi.

Aren't you coming skating?

Nah, I don't think so.

‐Why not?
‐It's very icy out there.

Mm‐hmm, that's because it's...

...ice.

See, that's the thing.

It's, um...

I like ice in my drink.

Okay, that's too bad.

I was...

really looking forward
to having a skating buddy.

Well, honey, um... I don't
even have any skates on.

That's okay.

Come on.

I'll get you some.

I'm drinking hot chocolate.

I'll take it.

Oh, don't be ridiculous.

You're already filming
for Daddy,

and you shouldn't
have to do everything, J.

You really don't want
to go skating, huh?

No.

Okay.

What was that?

He just wanted to have
a cute little moment with you,

and you totally blew him off.

I just feel really weird
being around him

with this big elephant
over our heads.

In the room.

What?

The elephant.

It's not hanging
over your heads.

‐It's in the room.
‐Okay, listen,

you know what I was trying
to say, okay?

I don't know
why you can't just tell him.

Chris has always been
really great with Royce.

We just never had
any conversation

about having kids,

and I have no idea
how he's going to react.

There's only one way
to find out.

Leave Royce with us tonight,

invite Chris over,
and tell him.

He deserves to know.

Stop worrying.

He's gonna be so excited.

You'll see.

I'm just really scared.

Of what?

I don't want to mess this up.

I know.

You're good at that.

See, why you got
to bring that up?

I'm not trying
to mess it up, okay?

You won't mess it up,
you won't mess it up.

I promise.

‐Okay.
‐Okay.

Dad, come skate with us!

Know what, baby,
I think I'm good right here.

You're no fun.

I know, I know.

‐Bye.
‐Hey, don't go too fast, now.

Hey, what are you
doing here, man?

Why aren't you skating
with Kiara?

Hello, guys!

I don't know, man,

she's acting all weird
all of a sudden,

like she's trying
to avoid me or something.

And why would she do that?

I don't know.

Maybe she found out

that I was going to propose,

and so she's maybe sending me
these messages not to do it.

I'm sure
that's not what it is, man.

She's got a business
that's booming,

she's prepping a baby shower,

it's Christmas‐time...

You know, that's a lot
on her plate.

Maybe you're right.

You know what it is,

it's that ring
you got in your pocket

that's burning a hole
through it,

makes you over‐think things.

You're a philosopher now, eh?

All right.

I don't know,

maybe I should, uh,
just ask Wade right now.

You know what?

Maybe now's not the best time.

Yeah, you're right.

You need some training wheels
for those?

'Cause I can go get some
and come back?

You need‐‐‐
you need to just leave.

‐That's what you need to do.
‐I'll be back.

You'll still be here.

Get Jacquie.

I'm going.

I'm making a run for it.

Making a run for it.

Whatcha doing?

I just put this crib together.

What do you think?

What are those for?

You know, the manufacturer,

he always includes extras.

Yeah, I don't think
that's right, Dad.

Maybe you should ask
Grandpa Wade for help.

No way.
Listen, I got this.

Take a look.

Okay...

So, is it true

you're only going to speak
to the baby in French?

I'm going to try.

We'll see how it goes.

So why did we stop
speaking French?

Because you kept
answering me in English.

Mais maintenant,

j'ai envie qu'on parle
de nouveau en français.

Okay.

On peut.

C'est à cause du bébé?

J'ai pas envie

que vous avez une relation
particuliére dans laquelle

j'ai pas ma place.
Tu sais?

I wouldn't want that
either, Coco.

Do you want to help me
lift this crib

and put it in the corner?

Ouais.

All right, en trois.

Un, deux, trois.

This was why you need
to stick to restaurants, Dad.

What's Grandpa Wade
doing right now?

I'll get him.

Merci.

De rien.

h*, h*, h*, Merry Christmas!

Uh‐oh, this, uh...

this looks serious.

It is serious.

What I mean is...

I'm seriously
in love with Kiara,

and I want to spend
the rest of my life with her,

and it would mean
everything to me

knowing that you would give me
your blessing

to marry her.

I'm sorry,
but I can't do that, Chris.

What?

Really?

Gotcha.

Of course, you have my blessing.

I can't wait to tell Marchelle.

Can I get on that call?

'Cause I really want
to speak to her, too.

Of course, of course.

She'd be glad to welcome you
to the family, man.

Thanks, but, you know,

Kiara has to say "yes " first.

Good point,

very good point,

because she's turned down
the last five proposals.

Um... what?

Five? No,
she never really t‐‐

Gotcha!

No, it was only three.

Three?

Aren't these pretty?

Ooh, they look good.

Okay.

This mailbox is full

and cannot accept messages
at this time.

Goodbye.

Everything okay?

Yeah, yeah, just confirming
some final details

for the shower.

I can't wait to see
what you've come up with.

You've been so secretive
about everything.

Me too.

I mean, you know,
how it all looks

when it all comes together,
you know‐‐

I was just telling Jacquie

how important it is
to have a birth plan.

Definitely.

Now, you do have a bag packed

and ready to go
at the door, right?

Not yet.

The baby's not due
for another month.

Are you planning
on supplementing with formula?

'Cause that is what I did.

Oh, same here.

Now, most importantly
right now,

what kind of music
are you going to play

during your delivery?

There's supposed to be
music playing?

Hello?

We're talking about
the first sound your baby hears

outside of the womb.

Now, trust.

You don't want it to be
you hollering and crying

and carrying on, okay?

Sorry to interrupt, ladies.

Baby, you got a moment?

Of course.

"Is there supposed to be
music playing?"

She has no idea
what she's in for.

She ain't got the music.

I mean, I see all those books
beside her bed...

She ain't got the music.

I just thought
you needed some rescuing.

Thank you, babe.

Do you need anything else?

Yes.

What's that?

You.

Babe?

Hmm?

Do you think
I'm ready for this baby?

Of course we are.

Say something to me in French.

Tu ne le sais pas encore,

mais tu vas être
une maman merveilleuse.

I love you.

We're in this together.

‐Hey.
‐Hey.

Oh, God.

My stuff.

Hi, sweetheart.

Okay.

Move all of this stuff.

Yeah, you need
your own work space,

you know, a real design studio.

Believe me, I know.

There's something
really important

I need to tell you,

and I just want to get it
all out of the way right now.

Okay.

What's...

all this?

I wanted you and I

to have a nice, romantic dinner
tonight together.

I got us some Chinese food
from Hong's Palace.

Mm.

I see.

Nothing says romance
like candlelight

and a little MSG.

Exactly.

Oh, I went by
the party‐planning place...

Mm‐hmm?

...and it's completely empty.

I've been calling them
for days,

and nobody will call me back.

Looks like
they're out of business.

They're supposed to be
handling the baby shower!

What am I supposed to do now?

Don't worry,
we'll figure it out.

But the baby shower's
in two days!

You know what?

I need to start making
some phone calls.

Hey, hey, stop it, stop it.

We still have enough time
to put something together.

I can't believe

I'm going to be
letting Jacquie down...

again.

You're not.

Everything is going to be okay.

I promise.

So,

now, what did you
want to tell me

that was more important
than this Kung Pao shrimp?

That's still
your favorite, right?

Yeah, I'm not hungry.

Oh, okay.

Um, let's just go right
into the fortune cookies.

Pick a cookie.

Any cookie you want.

Yeah, I'm not feeling well...

babe.

Why? What's wrong?

See, um...

that's what I wanted
to talk to you about.

Mm‐hmm?

I'm not feeling well because...

Ooh.

‐
‐Okay.

Excuse me...

You okay?

Yeah!

Will you marry me?

Huh?

Huh?

‐Huh?
‐Nothing!

All right.

Wait, hold up.

The shower is tomorrow,
but nothing's been done?

Well, why can't the three
of us put something together?

‐I mean, how hard could it be?
‐Right?

Right, I could see

if, uh, my staff
can cater and bartend, yeah.

Weren't ugly Christmas sweaters

‐on Mamachelle's list?
‐Mm‐hmm.

We can get everyone
to wear one of those.

We're also supposed
to be playing games.

Well, what kind of games?
Like...

‐How about beer pong?
‐Yeah, yeah‐‐

Listen, we need to do
some more research.

What are we doing
about a cake?

I can have my pastry chef
make us one.

Looks to me like you've been
hanging out a lot

with your pastry chef.

Very nice.

So I put on a few.

Happens to a lot of dudes
who have one on the way.

Never happened to me.

Not gonna happen to me.

Yeah, you keep joking,
but I'll still, you know,

kick your butt all around here.

Ha! Let's go, then.

But I suggest you taping up
them swollen ankles first.

Don't worry about my ankles.

‐Hey.
‐Whoo!

Nobody told me
you guys were playing?

Yo, jump in.
We'll play two‐on‐two.

Well‐seasoned and well‐fed

vs. us two strapping young men.

Actually, I want, uh,
Wade on my team.

That is some impressive
sucking up, man.

Seriously, dude.

Nope. I just want to be

with the best player
on the court.

Okay, I'm going to enjoy
playing favorites.

You guys need to take notes.

This guy
got something to prove.

He's got something to prove!

That's you! That's you!

Whoo!

It's all you, baby!

Oh, shakin' and bakin'!

That's out. It's our ball.

You got this, Tyler,
you got this.

Ah!

Give it KG here, come on!

What are you‐‐ That's a foul.

That's a foul.

You call that?

My house, my rules.

Yeah, let's stop.

Whoo!

What you all got?

‐Come on‐‐
‐Uh, it's like to .

‐Is it?
‐Yeah, take some of this.

Here you go.

Jump ball! Jump ball!

‐Jump ball!
‐This ain't football.

‐Jump shot.
‐Whoo!

You been in the kitchen
too long.

That's what that is.
Been in the kitchen too long.

Starting to get embarrassing.

Those cute phone cases
are just for the kids.

But what if I want one?

No.

What y'all doing?

Well, we're still trying
to figure out

the stocking stuffers.

I can't remember

if Mom wrapped them first
or not.

I think she wraps everything.

Guys, she'll never know.

She ain't coming.

I'll know.

Let's wrap them first.

Y'all have fun with that.

I'm eating for two now,

and mama needs another snack.

Okay, stop right there.

How'd it go with Chris?

Oh, yeah.

I, uh, I still
haven't told him yet.

Why not?

Well, when I was
about to tell him...

‐Yeah?
‐I threw up.

That's not cute at all.

I know, Jacquie.

I'm just sayin'.

Guys...

what if this isn't
what he really wants?

I mean, what if this
is all too soon?

What if it's not?

I think you're
stressing over nothing.

Yeah, and I've seen the way
Chris looks at you,

and he is gonna be thrilled.

And you're our sister,
and we love you.

Whatever happens,
we're here for you.

That's right.

I just wonder
what Mom would say.

Mom would say

you should stop worrying so much

and focus on what a joy this is.

And she'd be right.

She would.

Where would I be
without you guys?

You would be incomplete.

Just like us.

JJ...

I've got
to tell you something.

‐Oh no.
‐What?

You know how I promised

to throw you the most beautiful,

magical Christmas
baby shower ever?

Yeah?

And I'm still gonna do that,
but, see, the thing is‐‐

Uh, the thing is...

the thing is that, you know,
the boys and I,

we've been feeling
a little bit left out

from the baby shower,

so, uh, we're gonna get
more involved,

and put our own spin on things,

right, Kiara?

Right.

Are you sure?

Yeah, yeah, yeah,
it's going to be epic.

Epic.

Carry on.

Okay.

‐Epic?
‐Just you wait.

Gotta see it to believe it.

Ah...

Yeah, I'm gonna go
check on Hailey.

She's always sleeping.

I don't trust that one bit.

All right,
so there's this game

where you can't say the word
"baby" for the whole party.

Or what?

Or you lose a clothespin.

I mean, who cares
about losing a clothespin?

Look, I didn't make up
these rules, man.

There's also
a "what's in the diaper?" game

called Diaper Surprise.

Ew, let's not play that.

Yo, can we just move on
to the food and booze part?

Okay, this...

this article suggests
serving bite‐sized appetizers

and hors d'oeuvres.

Like nachos.

Yo, let's have
a build‐your‐own nachos bar.

Yo... should we make piñatas?

‐Hey, great idea!
‐Hey, man!

This ain't no five‐year‐old
birthday, all right?

This is for my wife.

So... no piñata?

No.

But nachos?

Maybe.

‐Okay.
‐Okay.

Okay, everyone.

Let me get a picture
with your toys.

Say "cheese!"

To send to Grandma.

Coco Bean.

Daddy, did you find a place
to drop the toys off?

The fire station.

They're collecting
for a local children's charity.

Perfect.

Cross that off the list.

Now, we still have to do
something nice for a stranger.

Does anyone have any ideas?

We have way more candy canes
than we need.

We could give some
to that old guy down the road?

That's a great idea, Ava.

Wait, what do we still
need to do?

We still have to do
something crafty,

throw an ugly
Christmas sweater party,

make some fancy hot chocolate,

play family Pictionary,

and be on the lookout
for a Christmas angel miracle.

‐Uh‐oh.
‐That's such a long list.

Well, Grandma
just wanted to make sure

we didn't miss out
on the best parts of Christmas,

and she wanted us to remember

what the season
is really all about‐‐

giving, caring,

and appreciating each other.

And eating cookies!

And...

eating cookies.

I'm really excited
about Christmas.

What do you guys
want for Christmas?

Me?
I want mystery books.

Aw, some more video games
would be awesome.

‐Come on.
‐What kind?

I mean, the new ones.

The old ones
are getting old, you know?

Or do you want to get
the blue ones?

Ooh, those,
I don't know, maybe.

Oh, snap. The sign.

Um, you guys, come on.

Whoa.

We're good here.

Seriously?

Okay, fine.

Here... we... go.

Huh.

Go away!
Get off my porch!

Guys, run!

Hey, hey, what happened?

He wouldn't open the door,

and he yelled at me to go away.

For some people,
this time of year is very hard.

But I love Christmas.

Well, of course you do.

You're from a big family
who loves you.

Not everybody's that lucky.

That's sad.

It's very sad.

That's why

even though
it might be hard sometimes,

we need to be kind to people

even when they're not
necessarily kind back.

Understand?

Okay?

Let's get the toys
ready for the toy drive.

Look how cute
this diaper bag is!

Mm.

Jacquie's gonna love it.

Can we make the nursery
football‐themed?

What if Marcus
doesn't like football?

Why you gotta
crush my dreams like that?

I'm just saying.

I mean,
maybe he'll like football,

or maybe he'll like science,

or maybe he'll love ballet.

Whatever it is,
let's just give him a chance

to figure it out for himself.

Ooh, I'm definitely ordering
this Chargers mobile

for his crib.

Didn't you hear me?

Um...

Hmm.

Planning on letting me win
this time?

No way.

That would go against
everything you ever taught me.

I suppose that's true.

Thanks for spending
so much time with the kids.

Oh, you don't
have to thank me for that.

I want to spend time
with my grandkids.

That's what Christmas
is all about, right?

Daddy?

Were you...

nervous

when you first became a parent?

Did you feel...

ready?

You know what I remember?

I remember when I first
looked in your eyes.

Brought you in
and put you in my arms,

and suddenly, this...

wave of pure love

just came over me.

I'd never felt
anything like that before.

Trust me.

You'll know what I'm talking
about soon enough.

You all right?

You never told me
that story before.

No?

No.

Maybe because
nothing's ever changed.

I mean, I feel exactly
the same way about you

every time I look at you.

I love you, Daddy.

I love you, too, sweetie.

Now, let me think.

Everyone cries when I beat them.

Sit up.

You sure you want to do that?

I am absolutely sure.

Trying to psych me?

Oh...

Checkmate.

Yeah, that was...

That's it.

I'm only playing with Ava
from here on out.

Hailey can hold on
to her pieces.

Those candy canes

have been sitting
on his Welcome mat all day.

More like "Unwelcome mat."

He probably
never even opened the door.

I wonder if he ever
opens the door.

You know, it's sad to think

that he might not have
any family.

Really sad.

We just need to show him

a little Christmas kindness,
that's all.

Yeah,

and then his heart will grow
three times bigger,

just like the Grinch.

Maybe tomorrow

we can each write him
a Christmas card

with holiday wishes in them.

Great idea!

What's the point

if he won't even open the door?

I know.

We could use my drone
to drop them off.

That way,
he'll hear them coming,

and open the door for sure.

First place!

‐Nah! Dang it.
‐Second!

All we need now is some wine,

but I don't think I can get up.

Yeah, I'm okay.

I don't want any wine anyway.

What?

Since when?

Um, you know how last summer,

I said "no" to Royce and I
moving in with you?

Yeah.

I know that's not
what you wanted to hear,

but I only said no

because I wanted to do things
more traditional this time,

you know?

Like Jacquie and Tyler did,

but...

But what?

Sometimes, things
don't always go as planned.

Are you...

saying what
I think you're saying?

What do you think
I'm trying to say?

That you've changed your mind
about moving in?

No!

Well, I mean, yes,

but that's not exactly
what I was trying to say...

Don't you two
look cute and cozy?

‐Hey, Julian.
‐Hey, Julian.

Everyone's gone to bed,
but I'm wide awake.

You guys don't mind
if I hang a little, do you?

No, no, no.
Not at all.

Not at all...

It's perfect timing.

Yeah, take a seat.

Uh‐huh.

Wow, check out
all those stars.

Too bad Treena's
not out here with me.

This is...

this is so romantic.

Mm‐hmm.

Mm.

Treena, you got
some hand cream?

Yeah, help yourself.
It's in the bathroom.

Okay.

Girl, where is your baby at?

She's sleepin'.

She's always sleepin'.
Is she okay?

I think she's just
going through a growth spurt.

What are you going to wear
to the baby shower?

I don't know yet.

I heard Chris tell someone
on the phone

to wear their best
ugly Christmas sweater.

No, he did not.

Well, throwing
an ugly Christmas sweater party

was on Mom's to‐do list, so...

Yeah, but not as part
of Jacquie's baby shower!

I'm trying my best, okay?

I really had a plan.

Girl, tell me
everything's gonna be okay.

And actually mean it?

Jacquie's gonna k*ll me.

She ain't gonna want
to be my sister no more.

Kiara!

I mean, Julian knows...

nothing about baby showers.

Let me get a picture
of this little operation.

Cheese!

Perfect.

Does this count
as "do something crafty"?

I'd say so.

Oh, speaking of,

I got a text from Grandma
last night,

and she told me to tell you

how very proud she is
of all of you.

Yes!

Wait.

What happens if we don't
finish her list in time?

Oh, no, that's not an option.

There's only one day left
till Christmas.

‐J, you ready?
‐Yeah, let's go.

Ava, your aunties and I
need to do

some last‐minute
Christmas shopping.

Can you keep an eye
on your sister?

She's just napping.

Yes, Mom.

Girl, put that thing away.

You're on that thing
more than a teenager.

‐Leave me alone.
‐Okay, let's go.

‐Okay. Mine now.
‐Kiara!

‐
‐It's time to have fun now.

No, no, no, no...

What are you guys writing,
exactly?

Just something
that will make him smile

so he won't feel so alone.

Hmm.

Done.

I'm done, too.

Okay, put them in this box.

Josh, you done?

Yep.

Done.

Wait, I have an idea.

‐This is perfect.
‐Special delivery.

That one turns off
right now...

Now, this looks good.

She's a magic angel,

and everyone could use
a little magic

at Christmas time.

And now we just have
to make sure

that she comes back safely.

Why are you looking at me?

‐Here we go.
‐Let's go.

This looks amazing.

‐Look at this, man.
‐You got this, Josh.

Let's just hope it works.

‐We have lift‐off!
‐It's working!

You got it, Josh!
Let's go!

It's going! Yes!

Now for the tricky part...

coming in for a landing.

Whoa...

Here, you do it.

What?

What did you do?

What did I do?

Oh no!

I can see it right there.

Grandmachelle's angel, too.

Josh, just run.

I bet you can get there and back

in, like,
I don't know, seconds.

He won't even see you.

His curtains are closed.

Guys...

it's Dad.

He's wondering where we are,

and it's time
for the baby shower.

You got this.

Come on, Josh.

‐Sprint.
‐Yeah.

Careful, Josh.

‐Oh...
‐Careful.

Josh, run!

Hurry up!

Wait for me!

Keep your eyes closed, JJ.

I am. I promise
my eyes are closed.

Okay, careful,
careful, careful.

‐Okay.
‐Keep going, keep going...

What are you guys up to?

Keep going...

Okay...

Keep going.

All right, right here.

Okay.

Open your eyes... now.

Kiki...

‐Oh, my gosh!
‐Surprise!

Hi!

What can I say?

Nice job.

‐Oh, my gosh!
‐What can I say?

I love it!
This is incredible.

The guest of honor.

Aw...

Thank you, ladies.
I'll take her from here.

Okay.

Thank you for coming.

Oh, my gosh!

And you came with my precious
little Bernadette.

We can call her Bernie
for short.

Not happening.

Mimosa?

Virgin mimosa, but okay.

All right, so we have
all these activities.

Can you explain this?

Stroller races.

Okay.

‐Yeah, uh...
‐Seems exciting.

‐Yeah, the boys love it.
‐They seem to.

Oh!

Oh, my goodness. Okay.

As you can see,
it's pretty intense.

It looks ridiculous.

It's intense.

Super intense.

Uh, over here,
we have a station

where people can paint
baby onesies

and hang them on a string.

Okay‐‐
Oh, my god,

that one
is actually really cute.

We should use it.

‐Hi.
‐Yeah.

Oh, it looks like
I'm winning that.

No, it's going to be a girl.

No, I'm winning.

Hi!

Good to see you.

Hi.

A nacho bar...

Yes!

Oh, you love me.
You really love me.

I do.
I love you very, very much.

Okay, now, what is this?

Uh, you know what,
I forgot what this is called.

I didn't know how many
weird games there were

in baby showers.

Yeah.

But you know what?
Let's go inside.

Okay.

‐Yeah?
‐Let's go.

She's going to be spoiled.

Yes, he is.

Ha ha ha.

‐Still sticking to that, huh?
‐Yes, I am.

Oh, my gosh.

I can't believe
y'all did all this!

Oh...

It's so nice, right, Daddy?

Looks nice in here.

Thank you.

Oh, my gosh.

Mm...

Oh, oh, the shoes!

They're so cute!

Let's take a picture.

Grab you a hat.

You always look great in hats.

Yes, why, thank you.

‐Ready?
‐Always.

‐One more?
‐Yes.

You like that?
You don't like that?

If you like it, I love it.

Thank you for all this.

I love everything!

I'm happy you like it.

‐Tickle tickle.
‐

Are you sure about this?

Yeah.

Just as a decoy

until we can get
the angel back.

Let's just hope
that no one has noticed

that the angel's gone missing.

I'm so glad Grandma isn't here.

She'd notice,

and she would be
really upset with us.

Yeah, she would.

We really need to get it back.

Don't worry, we will.

Come on,

let's go put this star
on our tree.

Uh, uh, singing to the baby!

Singing to the baby!

Oh, uh, a lullaby!

Yes! Yes!

‐
‐Good job, babe.

Yes!

Your turn.

Y'all always win.

I know. I'm sorry.

Come on, Chris,
show 'em how it works.

What?

Singing to a baby...

Why don't you just focus
on what you're about to do?

Let's try that.

Here we go, Kiara.

We got this.

Now, don't go embarrassing me
like you did outside.

‐
‐Ooh!

Boom‐ching!

It's okay, Chris.

Okay, ooh,

Lord of the Rings!

Yeah?

Okay, um...

Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend!

It's good, no?

Okay, uh...

Diamonds are Forever!

Yeah?

Oh, oh! Uh...

Stop! Stop!

You can't use letters!

You're cheating!

That's not
how you play the game!

Oh!

What?

Yes.

Oh, Kiara!

‐Go, go, go!
‐Okay.

Kiara...

you make me laugh.

You make me smile.

You make me crazy sometimes...

Yeah.

...but most of all,

you bring so much love
into my life

that it warms my heart...

...and I can't imagine

living the rest of my life
without you...

...which is why

I hope you would
do me the honor

of becoming my wife.

Oh...

There's just something
I have to tell you first.

I hope it's
a little three‐letter word.

Um, but...

but...

Oh, it's not that.

Don't leave him hanging.

Yes.

‐You sure?

‐Yes!
‐

‐Aw...
‐Congratulations.

Oh, my gosh!

‐I love you.
‐I love you.

Yes!

Finally!

I'm so happy for you, Mom.

I'm so happy for us.

Me too.

Gaming room?

‐Game room.
‐Oh, yeah.

Game room?

Yeah.

Come here and give me a hug!

Aw!

Congrats, sis!

All right, wait,
let me see the ring!

Let me see it.

Did you get all that?

Finally.

Our youngest baby girl
is getting married.

Where are you?

Well, we're still here,

but at least they're finally
clearing the highway.

I swear to you,

I will never take another trip
without my family.

Ever!

Aw, you just keep
your phone charged and by you.

You'll still be here with us.

You can't play music right now.

Everyone's asleep.

It's okay.

How am I supposed to dance
with my beautiful wife

without any music on?

Oh, is that what we're doing?

Oh, yeah.

Mm‐mm.

You know, usually,
I'd say three's a crowd, but...

...for you,
I'll make an exception.

Okay.

Well, somebody is smooth.

Je t'aime à la folie.

‐You want to hear it again?
‐Yeah, say it again.

Je t'aime à la folie.

Je t'aime à la folie.

Je t'aime à la folie.
Je t'aime à la folie.

Okay, I believe you.

Do you?

h*, h*, h*, Merry Christmas!

‐Oh, careful.
‐Be careful!

I don't know if these will be
as good as Mom's,

but I tried.

Oh, I'm sure it tastes amazing.

As good as mine!

I hope you like it.

It's a liquid breakfast for me.

Thank you, Baby.

A lease for a studio?

What?

I got you a one‐year lease.

You deserve to have
your own space,

and there's enough room

for you to hire employees.

Nice one, Chris!

‐Thank you!
‐Merry Christmas.

This is perfect!

And that one

is from your Aunt Treena and I.

Thanks!

This is the one
I've always wanted.

Do you like it?

This is so cool.

Open it.

This picture was taken

on opening night
of my restaurant.

I know.

The look
on your grandmother's face

is everything.

Baby, this is amazing.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

I'm so proud of you.

Merry Christmas, Babe.

It's my turn.

Merry Christmas.

Well, at least we know
it's not clothes.

Don't be so sure.

Did you... make a mistake?

I think this is
for Tyler and Jacquie.

We're having a baby?

We're having a baby.

We're having a baby!

She's having a baby!

‐Oh...
‐

I think this is a Christmas
we will always remember.

Wait, I'm finally
going to be a big brother!

Yes!

Congratulations, baby!

I am so excited

and so happy for you both.

Thanks, Mom!

Thanks, Mamachelle.

Way to go, Chris!

‐
‐You're gonna to be a daddy‐o!

Sorry.

I'm gonna take this over here.

I'll be back in a sec.

You did it!

‐I did!
‐

Hey, Meghan.

I didn't expect
to hear from you on Christmas.

What is it?

Is there any way
she might change her mind?

Thanks for letting me know.

The more Liddles, the merrier.

Wait, you knew?

Yes.

Oh, my goodness. Okay.

Everyone,
I need to talk to Mom.

Mom... Okay.

Thank you, Daddy.

Bye, Mamachelle.

You okay, Babe?

Yeah, I'm okay.

What's going on, baby girl?

I'm just...

getting a little nervous
about everything, I guess.

Oh, of course, you are.

It's normal,

but listen, you have got
the best doctor

at a top hospital,

with Tyler by your side.

You're going to be just fine.

It's not just about
giving birth.

I'm scared...

I might not be a good mother.

Oh, honey...

You know,
I was never like Treena,

who couldn't wait
to be old enough

to start babysitting,

or Kiara with
her baby doll collection...

...who was always a natural
with Royce.

I've read every parenting book
I could find,

and I still feel like
I don't know what I'm doing.

It's true.

Not every woman
is cut out to be a mother.

Mom!

Oh, no, no, no,

but that's not true
with you, baby girl!

Listen, I have seen you

with your nieces
and your nephew,

Coco and Josh.

You are going to be
an amazing mother.

And listen, I'm gonna share
a little secret with you.

No woman knows what she's doing
the first time around,

not even Treena,

because it's scary,
confusing, exhausting,

and you're going to mess up,

but eventually, it gets easier.

Listen, the best advice
that I can give you

is to always lead with love.

I love you, Mom.

Oh, I love you more.

Now, listen, I gotta run,

because we're finally
hitting the road

and getting off this mountain.

Okay.

Drive safe.

That is one lucky baby

you're bringing
into this world.

I hope you know that.

Mwah!

Bye‐bye!

Mm...

Yeah, I didn't want my staff
to work late on Christmas,

so our Christmas dinner

will be more like
a Christmas lunch...

if that's okay with you.

Of course, Babe.

Now all that's left
on the list to do

is be on the lookout

for a Christmas angel miracle.

Um, we're still
in our pajamas.

Should we go change now?

That's a great idea.

Why don't we get washed up
and come back and down and eat?

Yes!

And, J, can I please
borrow an outfit

from your closet?

Sure.

Let's go find you
something cute.

Okay.

What was... that about?

Um...

come sit down.

Jessica changed her mind.

She wants to keep her baby.

What?

No...

I... I don't believe this.

She was so sure
this is what she wanted.

I know.

We always knew

there was a chance
this could happen.

Are you okay?

To be honest,

I'm heartbroken for us,

but...

there's a part of me that's...

happy for her.

Yeah.

I think we should keep this
to ourselves,

at least for today.

Yeah, yeah.

Yeah, I agree.

I'll be right back.

Oh...

Come in.

Are you sure
you want to wear that?

Yeah, I love it,

and, look,
it fits me perfectly.

Mm‐hmm.

So, what did you
want to show me?

Well, I made
a Christmas present

for the baby,

but it was so big

that I don't know
how to wrap it.

Here.

Honey, this is beautiful,

and so thoughtful.

We'll hang it up
in the nursery tomorrow.

Seriously, Coco, thank you.

I already know you're going
to be an awesome big sister.

Well, I had some practice
with Josh.

You want to have a seat?

So, pretty soon,

you're going to see me
spending a lot of time

helping out with the baby,

but I don't want you
to think for a second

that I love you or your brother

any less than I always have,

okay?

Yeah, we understand.

Plus, babies
are high maintenance.

Yes.

Yes, they are.

Will you still have time
to play tennis with me?

Are you kidding,
my little Serena?

Our marathon matches

are the highlight
of my weekends.

Mine too.

I love you, Coco.

And you know who else
would have loved you?

Your great‐grandmother Colette,

who you were named after.

You actually remind me of her
in so many ways.

How?

Well, she was generous...

she was loving...

Such a strong woman.

Determined.

Some might say stubborn.

Is that familiar?

But that smile...

you have the same smile,

and that smile
could breathe life

into a house.

I really wish
I could have met her.

She sounds fun.

I know, Baby.

That's why
I talk about her so much,

so we could keep
her spirit alive...

...so that it feels like
she's with us all the time.

You ready to go eat?

Yeah...

but I just want to say

that I'm not worried
about the baby.

Any time I've needed you,

you've always
been there for me.

You know that's never
going to change, right?

I love you.

I love you, too, Daddy.

So good.

All of it.

Uh, Julian,
can you pass the greens?

Oh, yeah.

Excuse my reach.

Thank you.

Kids, you see the corn bread?

Best thing about
having your Christmas meal

at lunch time

is you can have
leftovers for dinner.

Thing I like about leftovers,

is that you can take it,

and put it between
two pieces of bread.

Uh, baby,
that's called a sandwich.

I know what a sandwich is.

Son, can you pass me
the gravy?

‐Yeah.
‐Thank you.

I'll get that.

Hi.

Can I help you?

I believe

these belong to you.

Hey, everyone,

this is our neighbor, Lyle...

Hi!

...and look at
what he returned.

It seems someone's
expensive drone,

along with Mamachelle's angel,

crash‐landed in Lyle's yard,

and yet this is the first
I'm hearing of it.

Uh‐oh.

Well, uh, Dad,
what happened was‐‐

Would you like to stay
for Christmas lunch?

‐Yeah!
‐You're more than welcome

to join us.

Oh, that's very kind of you.

No, please,

have a seat, Lyle.

There's always room
for one more at the table.

Yes, please,
take Hailey's seat.

She's still sleeping.

Uh, thank you.

I'd love to.

I would also like to thank

whoever sent me
those Christmas cards.

I particularly liked the one

"Why did Santa quit smoking?"

"It was bad for his elf."

Josh, you have got to stop
telling that lame joke.

What? It's funny!

‐No, it is not.
‐Yes, it is.

Hey, this is
what I want to know.

How did you get, uh,
this dressing

to taste just like Marchelle's?

I gave all her recipes
to my kitchen staff.

That way, a part of her
can still be with us

for Christmas dinner.

Nice one, Tyler.

Aw...

Uh‐oh, Julian,

you'd better
step up your game.

You're falling behind

in the favorite son‐in‐law
competition.

‐Oh.
‐Ooh.

Oh, easy, you're in last.

Still ahead of you.

‐It's okay, Baby.
‐From last?

It's okay, Baby.

There's collard greens
down there,

there's turkey there...

Does anyone want
some cornbread?

Yes, please!

Thank you.

First one to bring me
a sweet potato pie

gets second place.

It's coming.

‐Yeah?
‐Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

‐Collision!
‐All right.

‐Thank you.
‐Look at that.

Look at that.

‐What did she say?
‐Shh!

Oh...

I don't know yet.

Let me open it.

Maybe Jessica
changed her mind again?

"Dear Julian and Treena,

first, let me just say again

how very sorry I am
about Marcus.

I know how crushed you must be.

I had another thought.

I wondered
if you'd ever consider

adopting an older child.

There's a little boy
I have in mind.

He's seven years old.

His name is Owen,

and he is just
the most amazing kid,

who, like all children,

deserves a loving family
like yours."

She's attached a little bio
and a pic of him,

and said that if we have
any other questions

or want to talk about it
further,

that we should
reach out to her.

We don't have to decide
anything right now.

Do you play?

I do.

At least, I did.

My wife and I were performers.

My wife, Viola,
was a jazz singer,

and I accompanied her
on the piano.

Harmony to my melody.

I lost her last year.

Now that she's gone...

nothing feels the same.

I haven't wanted to play
in months.

So maybe...

...now you'd like to try.

Wait, you know
how to play piano?

Oh!

Please play something for us.

Oh, my goodness.

Would you do us the honor?

Yes!

It's just been sitting here
waiting for somebody.

Thanks, Kiara.

You were supposed to learn.

Oh, wow!

That was amazing, Lyle.

You're so talented.

Thank you.

My wife used to have
an angel for our tree

that looked a bit like that.

Now she's an angel.

I'm sure she is,

and maybe

she had a little
something to do

with that drone crashing
into your yard...

...so that you'd come
have Christmas dinner with us.

Maybe she did,

and thank all of you
for having me.

This has been very...

special.

Yeah.

I'll walk you out.

‐Thank you.
‐Thank you so much.

‐Thank you.
‐We'll see you again, Lyle.

Merry Christmas!

‐Merry Christmas.
‐Bye, Lyle!

Thank you!

All right, attention,
everyone!

The kids want to put on
a dance routine,

so everyone, grab a seat.

A dance routine!

What?

Yay!

Got a little ditty.

Why, thank you.

When did this happen?

Is Jacquie dancing?

Daddy, I dance.

‐But be careful.
‐You got this, Jacquie.

We've really enjoyed
having you.

You can come over
and play anytime.

Thank you.

In fact, I've been searching
for a piano teacher for Josh,

if you're interested.

Yeah, I'd be happy
to teach him.

Great.

‐Thank you.
‐Thank you.

Merry Christmas.

Okay...

let's get this music cued up.

All right, you guys ready?

‐Okay.
‐We got music?

All right, here we go.

All right,
music coming in three...

I mean, I'm the chosen sister.

I've got this.

Two...

♪ Jingle, jingle bells... ♪

Hey, you okay?

You okay?

Jacquie, are you okay?

Let's go!

You guys go.
I'll stay with the kids.

Where are the keys?
‐Stay calm.

Where are my keys?

I have your keys!

And I told you
to have a bag packed

ready to go at the door.

Call her doctor!

‐Call Mom!
‐I'm calling her right now.

Okay! Got it! Got it!

Got it! Got it!

I'm timing the contractions
here, okay?

‐Keep breathing.
‐They're having a baby!

Mamachelle...

‐Jacquie's going into labor.
‐Now?

She's starting contractions
right now.

‐One...
‐Calling the doctor!

That looks like two...

I decided not to give this
to you this morning

because, really,

it was a gift for Marcus...

...but maybe you can use it
for Ava and Hailey?

It was meant to be
for his first baby picture.

"Adopting one child
won't change the world,

but for that child,
the world will change."

Sometimes I think about
what would have happened

had my parents not adopted me.

There would have been
another lucky family.

But maybe not.

Who knows
what would have happened?

This is still true, you know?

No matter how old he is.

What are you saying?

We could skip over the diapers
and no‐sleep stage.

And the endless
loads of laundry

and midnight trips
to the pharmacy?

Let me see the email.

What do you think?

It's a perfect fit.

Oh, thank you, Baby.

Hi, sweetheart.

Hi, baby girl.

Come, come, come. Come.

Come on, Hailey.

Hailey.

Okay, you get her.

Okay, okay, okay.

Easy, easy.

Here they are!

Introducing

Leo and Leah Liddle‐Brooks.

Oh, I love those names!

Welcome home, babies.

You're in good hands.

Aw, thank you.

We cleaned everything up.

Like we were never even here.

Well, thank you for that.

You're next, Chris.

Think you can handle this?

Can't wait.

‐Okay.
‐

Mom, our TikTok video
with you going into labor

has already gotten
thousands of views!

That's great!

And Grandma is just about
to take off.

Anybody want to say
any last words

that she can hear
when she lands in L. A.?

Grandma,
you missed everything!

Oh, no, she didn't.

She was right here with us
every step of the way.

We love you, Mom.

‐Love you!
‐See you soon, Mom!

And you have to come back soon

so that you can meet
your new grandbabies.

You know we will.

Um, and you gotta
come see this baby!

I love you, Mom.

Okay, time to hit the road.

Wait, we have to take
a family picture

with the babies.

Of course.

‐You're right.
‐Of course.

It's their first
Liddle Christmas!

The Liddle babies!

All right.

Can I hold
my little sister, please?

Of course, you can.
Grab the head.

Okay.

Give her a little bounce.
There you go.

‐Now just flip it.
‐Turn it around, Pops.

‐Yeah, turn it around.
Dad, the other way.

Uh...

‐Like that?
‐This gets harder every time.

‐Everybody ready?
‐Yes!

‐Can everybody see themselves?
‐Can you see the babies?

Yeah, I think...
Yeah, I got 'em.

Everybody say "Rumaki!"

Rumaki!

Yay!

What was that, now?
What was that?

Rumaki?

You don't know what rumaki is?

It's a... Look it up.

Honestly, I don't know

how we're going to top this
next year.

It doesn't matter,

as long as we're all
together again.

A family Christmas vacation?

I'll start a group chat!

No rush.

How about Hawaii?
Or Mexico?

Goodbye, Julian.

‐Hey, Princess...
‐I love you.

You take care
of Little Princess.

I love you.

Say bye to your cousin.

‐I love you, I love you.
‐Bye!

See you guys.

High five.

Yeah!

Let's get the kids inside.

We have to take
our family pic.

I'm going to get you inside.

One, two, three.

Brooks!

♪ ...Had so many
coming through before ♪

♪ But there's a mistletoe ♪

♪ When you walk
through the doors ♪

♪ And you kiss
and I wish I had more ♪

♪ I can't get enough
of your love ♪

♪ Of all the holidays
it's my favorite ♪

♪ The sound of my joy ♪

♪ Can't see the smiles
from them now ♪

♪ Hope they can stay a while ♪

♪ When I hope
and I never let go ♪

♪ Oh, I waited
for this day so long ♪

♪ Stay for a while ♪

♪ Chestnuts roasted
by an open fire ♪

♪ I awake in the clouds... ♪

Rumaki!

♪ Gather all around
for a movie ♪

♪ Family traditions are core ♪

♪ Well, bless the Lord ♪

♪ For the meal
and we'll eat ♪

♪ Till we feel ♪

♪ Like we can't take
another bite ♪

♪ Get in line ♪

♪ Stay for a while ♪

♪ Chestnuts roasted
by an open fire ♪

♪ I awake in the clouds ♪

♪ Stars shining bright on us ♪

♪ Let's toast to love
on Christmas Day ♪

♪ Let's enjoy this day ♪

♪ I wouldn't have it
any other way ♪

♪ Stay for a while ♪

♪ Chestnuts roasted
by an open fire ♪

♪ I awake in the clouds ♪

♪ Stars shining bright on us ♪

♪ Let's toast to love
on Christmas Day ♪

♪ Let's enjoy this day... ♪