Winter break's coming
Say hi to teacher
Time to get rolling
and become a believer
12 days of insanity
Building all my strategy
To get the latest stuff
Underneath the tree
A December to remember
We're going to party
till we drop dead
A December to remember
The best time we ever had
Hitting all the nightclubs
Spending all my cash
Calling all my friends
for a couch I can crash
Pawning grandma's gold rings
Cruising through the night
But nobody believes me
When I say I'm all right
A December to remember
We're going to party
till we drop dead
A December to remem--
[record scratch]
[scratching]
I hate this computer.
[door creaks]
[playful music]
Morning.
Time to get up!
Jojo, it's 7:30.
Another day gone.
Another day closer to Christmas!
Okay, okay, okay.
Why don't you go sing
to Uncle Martin?
He loves it when you sing
for him.
Fine.
[sighs]
18%, come on.
GRANNY: I'll be there
at 7:30.
Oh, okay. Got it. Monday.
We'll be waiting
at Arrivals, Mom.
Well, you don't need
to pick me up.
I can call a car
on my phone.
No, Granny, I want
to pick you up at the airport.
CAROL: Don't worry, Jojo.
Granny's just joking.
We'll pick her up.
Can't wait to eat the best
chocolate cookies in the world.
You need to start your own
cooking channel, Granny.
Oh, I don't know how
to do that.
I'll teach you.
We'll do it together.
- Right when you get here.
- Deal.
Oh, I've got to run.
My friends are waiting to watch
the new season
of "Royal Secrets."
I'm the only one that knows
how to put it on.
They don't have grandkids
to teach 'em.
Love you. Bye!
- Bye, Granny! Love you too.
- Bye, Mom. Bye.
All night working,
about 18%.
Hope you're ready
for one week of free pizza.
[beep]
Oh, morning, honey!
- Morning.
- Morning, Dad.
Another day closer
to Christmas, Dad.
Yeah, we are.
[beep]
Looks like I got to go.
Have a good day.
Aren't you going to sit
and have breakfast?
Someone's getting coal
for Christmas.
- Jojo.
- What?
Everybody knows
he hates Christmas.
He doesn't hate Christmas.
It's just that work
is way harder this time of year.
Too many people
suing Santa.
Very funny.
You know, your father could use
a little more love
from us right now.
Will you put that phone down!
Where are you going?
We're not done eating.
[sighs]
Jojo, would you be a dear
and check and see what
your brother George is doing?
He's probably landing
in Paris about now.
If he didn't crash again.
[laughs]
[sighs]
Breakfast.
[airplane engine]
[tires screeching]
[both laugh]
[clears throat]
Ladies and gentlemen,
welcome to...
- Charles De Gaulle Airport.
- Charles De Gaulle Airport.
We hope you had
a pleasant flight
and wish to see you again.
As always, thank you
for choosing Baker Airlines.
[snickers]
Breakfast.
Mom's calling you.
Thank you, Miss Jojo.
I'll do a last minute
cabin crew check
and meet you
in the crew lounge.
Copy that!
[laughs]
Hey.
BEN: Dude, you need
to get here now.
The girls are asking
for your head on a pike.
I know, I know.
I'll be there
as quickly as possible.
Can you just cover
for me, please?
Not easy being
your best friend.
And I want to be the lead
in your next movie.
Thanks, Ben.
Mom, Mom.
Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom.
I need a ride.
Can you take me to school?
Mom, I'm being serious.
I have a group meeting.
Okay, Nick.
George, have a fabulous time
this weekend with Alex.
I'm really sorry we're not
going to make the presentation,
but you know what,
we'll make the next one,
I promise.
Listen, if you're not
having fun,
at least try to pretend
you are, okay.
You know I'm not a fan
of fencing showcases,
but I can't complain.
If it weren't for that
Christmas showcase,
we wouldn't have met.
Wow, that's beautiful.
Can we go?
I'll keep you updated.
Alex and I can hang
the lights Sunday.
Oh, perfect, yes.
Mom, I'm being serious.
I'm gonna be late.
Okay, let's go.
[sighs]
CAROL: It's so exciting to see
how they decorated the school
for Christmas.
- Bye, Mom.
- Bye, Nick.
Oh, don't forget.
You have to come home
straight away after, okay?
You've got to clear out
your room for Granny.
Why can't Granny stay
in George's room this year?
You know, because of
Granny's leg.
She has to stay
on the main floor.
But I won't be able
to edit my movie
for the contest that night.
You mean the pizza contest?
Mom, it's a week
of free pizza.
A week of cramming your face
full of that stuff they try
to pass off as pizza?
It's Italian, Mom.
It's European.
Everyone loves Europe.
It's chic.
[laughs]
Just because it's called
Roma Pizza
does not make it Italian.
They're based in Missouri,
Nick.
Why don't you invest that energy
into something better,
like a family movie.
What? No, no, no.
Mom, look, I need my room
to edit, okay.
It's just the ambience
of the night
just really brings out
my creativity, you know.
Why don't you use
that creativity
to find a place
for all that crap
you've got strewn about.
And don't even think
about storing it in the garage.
We're trying to clear
the garage out
for your sister's Soup and Hugs
tomorrow night.
So is Uncle Martin
moving out of the garage?
He is not moving
out of the garage, Nick.
It's been a year.
I miss having
ping pong tournaments
with Ben down there.
Mom.
[sighs]
Okay, I got to go.
He's selfish,
and irresponsible.
We should kick him out.
Hey, trust me...
he's coming.
Yeah, we can't just boot him.
We need someone
with a strong stage presence.
The price to have Mr. Presley
on the team seems too high.
Elvis is priceless, baby.
Unless you want to present
for the whole school next week
by yourselves, you know,
Elvis can always play solo.
Elvis is leaving the building.
Wait!
Elvis is back
for a reprise.
All right, what's the plan?
The plan?
We already did everything.
You just memorize it
word for word
for the formal rehearsal.
Monday, be ready.
You better sing like Elvis
on Monday,
or we will kick you out,
Hound Dog.
Come on, girls.
No one does presentations
like Nick.
Not even Elvis.
Right, Nick?
[imitating Elvis]
Yeah, mama.
Tell me that's not supposed
to be an Elvis impression.
Relax, okay. I'll set an alarm
and everything.
Just...one question.
What's our presentation
about again?
- Are you serious?
- Of course he's kidding.
He knows it's about A.I.,
right?
You spoiled my joke, Ben.
Fine, I'll send you
the presentation
after my rehearsal.
Check your emails.
Check your spam.
No more excuses.
All right, well it has been
a pleasure, ladies.
I'll rewatch the movie
just in case.
I love Spielberg.
Let's go, Ben. We're done here.
- Bye, Nick.
- Yeah, bye.
I hope he's kidding.
We're doomed.
[playful music]
Hey.
Dani's sleeping over.
The girls are preparing
for Soup and Hugs tomorrow.
Mom, I have a movie
to finish.
Fine, delivery.
Hey, don't leave that there.
It's filthy from the street.
Can you take it and put it
in my office, please.
Oh yeah, sure.
I can do that.
Ooh, nice job, girls.
[laughs]
[clears throat]
[sighs]
You still watching
that old western movie?
Aren't you tired
of a colorblind lifestyle?
Do you want to watch it
with me?
We could put it
on the big screen.
Uh, yeah, black and white
western movies
are not really
on my Christmas list, Dad.
Okay.
I know the typewriter is like
legendary best Christmas gift
a young girl could ask for
and everything,
but have you actually considered
entering the 21st century
for once?
Why fix something
that isn't broken?
Did you finish the book?
Yes, just finished it.
Ooh, this one is special.
It's all about a boy--
- How much sugar again, Mom?
- Two tablespoons, sweetie.
We're making Crostoli
to celebrate.
And then we're going to eat them
and watch
"Polky's First Christmas."
My favorite.
And then we're going to watch
my favorite Christmas movie,
"It's a Wonderful Life."
Yay, movie night.
You should stay
and cook with us.
Oh, no, I'm sorry,
I can't.
I have a movie to finish.
Oh well...
[door creaks open]
- Morning!
- Morning!
Wakey wakey.
Jojo, it's Saturday.
Please.
I was up all night.
CAROL: Nick, time to wake up!
The Christmas ship
is leaving the shore.
It's a busy day ahead.
Come on, girls, I'll make you
a special breakfast.
JOJO: I want
chocolate pancakes.
DANI: I want waffles
with peanut butter.
Waffles with peanut butter?
Mom, wait. Make that
two peanut butter waffles.
[rooster crowing]
CAROL: Hey, girls. Slow down.
Watch out for the puddle.
NICK: Yeah, I see it.
CAROL: It's a nice day.
- Yes.
- Yes.
- You ready?
- Yes.
Let's go get a tree.
Let's pick the prettiest one.
CAROL: Hey Nick,
what about you?
Isn't this exciting?
NICK: Yeah, it looks about
just like last year's.
CAROL: Oh, Nick.
Hi, Mr. Nutcracker.
CAROL: Oh, it's so beautiful.
Look at the pig.
JOJO: It's a piggy!
Nick, I'm so glad you were
able to come with us.
If we waited any longer,
they wouldn't have
any trees left.
Why can't we just buy
a plastic tree
like everyone else?
Nick, seriously,
get into the Christmas spirit,
will you?
Perfect. Found it.
Let's go.
[Carol sighs]
Yeah, no.
That one's skinnier than you,
and you're tiny.
What's that supposed to mean?
I'm...tall.
Mom, I found it.
Come take a look.
Oh!
Ninety bucks?
Mine was 30.
There's no way we're dropping
90 on a tree
we're going to throw out
in a month.
Nick, will you stop
complaining already.
It's Christmas. We're supposed
to be having fun.
This is the one, Mom.
Santa will love it.
I love it, too.
Great job, girls.
This is the one.
Let's take it.
Okay, Nick, grab the tree.
I'm going to go pay for it.
Let's go, girls.
What, are you serious?
You know how heavy...
[knocking]
Come in.
Hey, Uncle M.
Did you need something?
Yeah, yeah. Come in. Sit.
[plays harmonica]
Wow, very cool.
I wish I could play like that.
Well, you just need
a harmonica like this one.
You know, maybe Santa
will bring you one
like he did for me.
Oop, spoiler alert!
I'll pretend I didn't hear that.
- Yeah.
- Well, cool song.
Wait, your mom asked me
to help her set up
for Soup and Hugs.
Think you could help me out?
Move my bed?
Set up some chairs?
Please.
- Fine.
- Yes.
Thanks, Nicky, I love you.
[choir singing]
Fa la la la la la la la
Strike the harp
and join the chorus
Fa la la la la
la la la la
Follow me in merry measure
Fa la la la la la
la la la
While I tell
of Yuletide treasure
Fa la la la la
la la la la
Fa la la la la
La la
La
[applause]
They're really good.
I know.
sh**t the whole thing, okay.
And make sure you get
some good close-ups
of Jojo and Dani.
The whole thing?
Why do I have to be
the one filming it?
Because you're
our little Spielberg.
Are you sure Granny's
going to want to watch this?
There's like eight people here.
Fine. The whole thing.
[camera beeps]
[dance music plays]
Jingle bells
jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun
it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Hey
Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
Over the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bobtail ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is
to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight
[applause]
Hey, where are you going?
To my room.
What's this?
I volunteered you
to be my right hand.
What? Why?
If anything, it will look good
on your college application.
Mom, I'm going to film school.
Nick, this is important.
Yeah, important to you, maybe.
Santa's watching.
Fine, but I'm not wearing this.
Then you can do
your own laundry
if you get careless
with stains, hmm?
[sighs]
Good tidings for Christmas
And a Happy New Year
[together]
Merry Christmas.
We wish you
a Merry Christmas
We wish
you a Merry Christmas
[together]
Merry Christmas.
And a Happy New Year
Merry Christmas.
We wish you
a Merry Christmas
We wish
you a Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas.
Good tidings we bring
To you and your kin
We wish you
a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year
We wish you
a Merry Christmas
NICK: That was
the last one, Mom.
CAROL: Okay, just help me
clean up before you go.
NICK: Fine.
Okay, done.
Can I go now?
- CAROL: Yes, darling--
- Sorry, ma'am.
You have any food
for this old man?
Oh, uh, I'm sorry.
We're all out.
Oh, it's all right then.
- [sighs]
- Have a good one.
I think we still have
some roast beef, Mom.
Oh, good thinking.
Uh, sir, wait, wait.
My son could make you
a roast beef sandwich.
Would that work?
Well, that would be great,
thank you.
Just give him a minute.
CAROL: Okay.
[sighs]
He's a lovely young man.
He is, isn't he?
Thank you.
- All right.
- Well, Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you.
Thank you.
Oh, could you add
some gravy to that too?
Helps the meat
slide right down.
[laughs]
Sure, boss.
So Saturday night, huh.
Most kids your age
are having fun.
And here you are.
You should be
proud of yourself.
Super proud.
Mmm. Mmm. Delicious.
I mean, it's no
big juicy turkey leg.
But it is almost there.
Mmm.
[smacks lips]
So, any plans
for the rest of the night?
Oh, sure.
Mom, I'm leaving.
Well, thank you.
Have a great Christmas,
young man!
[playful music]
[door opens]
Nick, everybody's
waiting for you.
Not right now.
I'm doing something important.
CAROL: Jojo, tell him
to come now,
or he'll be in deep trouble
with Santa.
Mom says you need to come now,
or you'll be in deep--
Fine, I'm coming.
Can we do this fast?
I need to finish my movie.
Nick, you have plenty of time
to finish your pizza movie.
You told me you had
till the end of the month.
Christmas is now.
Here, put this on,
Mama's Boy.
No, absolutely not.
It's not even
Christmas-related.
Everyone else has
a Christmas sweater.
It's ugly sweaters,
not Christmas sweaters.
Dad's not wearing one.
[sighs]
He never does.
And when you're a father,
you can do the same.
[sighs]
Fine.
Santa's really going to have
to make it up to me
after this one.
Santa is beginning to wonder
if he should even
show up at all.
MARTIN: I got something
that will make you smile.
What did one snowman
say to the other snowman?
[laughs] Why's it always smell
like carrots?
[laughter]
Martin, come in here.
[Martin laughs]
Ooh!
[laughs]
Mama's Boy.
[sighs]
[shutter clicks]
Nick, where you going?
We have to hang up
the lights outside.
No, you and Alex
are doing that.
No, I told you
Alex got hurt skiing.
Dad and Uncle can do it.
No, Dad's busy working,
and Uncle would burn
the house down.
It's you and me, bro.
Um, I'll connect
that last set,
then you can plug this in.
How are my boys doing?
GEORGE: Almost done, Mom.
Oh, thank you,
both of you.
[sarcastic]
You are so welcome, Mom.
Listen, I have to go back
and check on the sauce,
but why don't you let me
know when you guys are done,
and then we'll start
our Sunday night gnocchi
and games night.
Can't we order pizza
this once?
I know a good spot.
My goodness,
your Nonna would be doing
cartwheels in her grave.
That pizza that they make
nowadays,
that's not real food, Nick.
I'm more than happy
with gnocchi, Mom.
And you guys never get tired
in losing at Monopoly, hey?
[laughs]
Listen, Nick, I need you
to clean your room
again tonight
like we talked about?
No, absolutely not.
I'll do it tomorrow
after school.
No, Nick, I need you
to do that tonight.
Your Granny arrives
tomorrow afternoon.
And then I'm going to need you
next weekend
and the weekend after.
Your sister's mall concert
is coming up
and the Festival of Lights.
Mom, I can't, I have to finish
editing my film.
And there's going to be a
"Legends of the Ring" marathon.
You own that series
on DVD and Blu-ray.
Mom, no one watches Blu-ray.
I have to watch on TV.
Nick, listen,
you can watch that series
anytime.
Christmas is now.
No, absolutely not.
I'm done with chores.
It never ends!
Fine, you know what,
come Christmas,
you will get nothing.
Not a single present.
I hate Christmas.
And these recitals.
Who even cares about lights?
Hey, uh, I think
you assembled the lights wrong.
No, it's fine.
I'm not doing this again.
Nick, we need to do it over.
No way, I'm not
doing this again.
[sighs]
No wonder Dad hates Christmas.
Probably can't stand this
anymore.
I can't stand this anymore.
I wish it never existed.
And we jump right
to opening presents.
- [buzzing]
- [shuddering]
WOMAN: Every morning
Every evening
Ain't we got fun
Not much money
Oh but honey
Ain't we got fun
Jojo, five more minutes,
please.
And we're having a buzz
[cat purring]
Hmm?
Uh, who let you in?
Times are bumming
Getting bummer
Still we have fun
There's nothing surer
The rich get rich
And the poor get poorer
In the meantime
In between time
Ain't we got fun
CHORUS: Every morning
Every evening
Ain't we got fun
Not much money
Oh but honey
Ain't we got fun
WOMAN:
The rent's unpaid, dear
I'm done. I'm done!
You win!
I can't wait to replace you
on Christmas.
For people like us
CHORUS: In the winter
In the summer...
Mom?
Times are bumming...
- George? Jojo?
-Still we have fun
There's nothing surer
The rich get rich
And the poor get poorer
WOMAN:
In the meantime
CHORUS:
In between time
ALL:
Ain't we got fun
Since when do we have
a cat named Cupid?
Hello.
[purring]
Nice to meet you, I...
guess, Mr. Cupid.
[phone vibrating]
WOMAN: Every summer
Every winter
Don't we have fun
Work is tough
For rest we pray
Yeah, don't we have fun
CHORUS:
The chores undone, dear
And we haven't begun
WOMAN:
There's no escape, dear
So let's get it done
CHORUS:
From the time I woke up
You said
Please lend a hand
WOMAN: You delayed
And you postponed
And I understand
CHORUS:
I never got here
But I miss it now
that I have lost it
WOMAN: Good to know, sir
Not too late, sir
ALL: Ain't we got fun
You were supposed
to be here an hour ago.
I hope you have the script
burned into your memory.
We're up next
for rehearsals.
Hey, calm down, guys.
Of course he's ready.
Right, Nick?
Right, Nick?
Yeah.
We're doomed.
MISS MILLER: The A.I. group?
Oh man.
[pats back]
[grunts]
[sighs]
So...
Anytime now.
Nick.
You're up.
Uh, good morning.
We are here to present
on, uh, A.I.
For those who still don't know,
A.I. means
artificial intelligence.
And we have a really great
and informative presentation
for you fine folks today.
My, uh, my colleague, Nick,
will walk you through it.
[patting]
Hmm.
[shoe squeaks]
[sighs]
Well...
Nick, we only have
so much rehearsal time.
Sure thing, Miss Miller.
Okay, it all starts
with a boy
who looks like a normal boy
but isn't actually
a normal boy.
No, he was an android
who looks, talks, thinks
and moves like a normal kid.
But he doesn't have
a heart or lungs
or guts, no.
He has gears, and motors,
and wires, and bolts...
Tell me this is not
the plot to the Spielberg movie.
No, he wouldn't do that.
Have you watched it?
Huh, not a big fan
of horror movies.
My 4.0.
His parents, they get a real boy
like a human one,
and, oh, that's when things
go south, my friends.
[clears throat]
Nick, I didn't sign up
for the audio book subscription.
Are you going to tell us
the whole movie?
[sighs]
Miss Miller, I'm so sorry.
- I had an awful weekend.
- I know you can present.
But you still need content
to present.
I don't think
you're taking this seriously.
I really hope you'll fix this
for the real presentation.
This is 20%
of your final grade.
I don't think Miss Miller
likes horror movies either.
Thank you so much
for your time.
Off the record,
you are my favorite teacher.
Okay, have a good one.
MISS MILLER:
Keep working.
- We will.
- Work harder.
Hey, I, I, I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
I dropped the ball, I know.
Look, I had an awful weekend.
But don't worry,
I'll come super-prepared
for the official presentation,
I swear.
Yeah, no problem.
We understand.
Oh. Cool, thanks.
- See, I told Ben--
- You're out.
I hope you understand that too.
You can't do that.
Look...
this weekend, my mom made me
do 1,001 Christmas chores.
- Who's that?
- Ha ha, funny.
Funny what?
Christmas stuff,
doesn't your family make you
do them?
What kind of stuff?
I don't know,
like regular things.
Picking out a Christmas tree,
volunteering to help out
the seniors,
ugly sweater family photo,
hanging up lights.
I'm talking the full meal deal.
Literally every Christmas task
on the same weekend.
What are you talking about?
Did you toss your brain
out the window this morning?
And why is it your problem
if you have to help
your Aunt Christina?
What? No, Christmas.
Not Chris--
I don't care what
your aunt's name is, Nick.
Cool, team meeting.
What'd I miss?
Your friend is an idiot,
honestly I'd be less offended
if he told us
his dog ate his homework.
[laughs]
He doesn't have a dog.
Do you, Nick?
Actually, it looks like
we have a cat now.
- You're out.
- You can't do that.
We just did.
Where's Joy to defend me
when I need her?
Joy! Joy! Where--
Joy? Where's Joy?
Did-- did you kick her out too?
- What?
- Who's Joy?
What?
What happened
to Clair's hair?
And you, you look so...
clean.
I can't with this.
Let's go, girls.
Fine, I don't need
your stupid group.
I'll do the presentation alone.
Or better yet, with Ben.
Right, Ben?
Uh, man...
If M.I.T.'s going
to consider me,
I really need that A.
Damn it.
Uh, yeah.
We don't need you...girls.
Yeah, we'll k*ll it ourselves.
Yeah, well, have fun
at community college, Ben.
Send me a postcard.
[sighs]
You're doomed.
Oh, my aunt's name
is Christina too.
- What?
- Cool.
Come on, let's go, Ben.
We don't need them.
If anything, they were
dragging us down.
- You sure, because...
- Let's go.
No, you're doing it my way.
I'm the team president,
so we're doing my strategy.
Jojo, where's Mom?
Well, if you don't like
the idea,
you can always leave the team.
Jojo, Mom?
Just a second,
my brother's here.
Hmm, let me see.
Have you checked Mars?
What?
Working, Nick, as usual.
Sorry about that.
My brother's just
being my brother.
Mom?
Mom.
[mysterious music]
- She's not in the office.
- Did you actually call her?
I hope it's important,
or you're dead when she's back.
Call her?
How do you know
she's not at the office?
Because the office is empty,
and all the Christmas
decorations are gone.
What are you talking about?
She won't be driving
for another three hours.
And who's Christina?
Are we getting
an interior designer?
Because there is a lot of stuff
I wanted to do in my bedroom.
You look...different.
The Christmas decorations
are gone here too.
The tree, it's so...
small and sad.
Nick, are you okay?
Doc said you'd be weird,
but maybe you should go
for a follow-up at the clinic.
No, wait. No, no, no.
[breathing heavily]
I feel like I'm going to faint.
Just sit down, Nick.
You look like a ghost.
Just let me finish my meeting.
Say hi to Dani for me.
Why is she not here?
- Is she sick or something?
- Who's Dani?
I'm talking to Robert.
Sorry about that.
My brother had an accident
yesterday,
and I think he fried
his last brain cell, literally.
As I was saying, as president
of the debate team...
Nick?
Are you feeling any better?
Jojo said you were
still dizzy.
And the doctor said it's going
to be a couple of days
before you're 100%.
After a shock like that,
you really need to take it easy.
Mom, I had the weirdest dream.
Everything was different.
You weren't working anymore.
All the Christmas decor..
...ations were gone.
It was just a dream.
I'm still an accountant.
Still with the same firm.
Oh, and I've got a lot to do.
I've got a huge presentation
tomorrow.
Don't worry
about the decorations.
I'm not going to hire
one of those
Christina interior designers.
I'm only interested
in redecorating the garage.
And we'll just hire Bob
to do that.
I was really happy with what
he did with the master suite.
What are you--
what about Uncle Martin?
Uncle Martin?
Is he decorating houses now?
Good for him. He hated that job
on a good day.
What? Uncle Martin.
He quit his job last year?
You and Dad agreed
to help him out.
Let him move
into the garage.
He's working on the app?
This is all you and Dad
talked about.
Huh, no fever.
Nick, you really are unwell.
We haven't seen Uncle Martin
in at least two years.
That's it, I am taking you
back to the clinic.
Well, hold on.
What...
Uncle Martin?
Uh...
What?
[door slams]
[sighs]
Okay.
Christmas.
Piano classes?
Organic tea?
Christina Decorator?
No, I mean Christmas,
not Christina.
Movies, movies, movies.
Uh, "It's a Wonderful Life."
Wonderful life...
Life insurance?
Hair and beauty supplies?
Shampoo?
Um, "Home Alone."
[mumbling]
Nothing?
[sighs]
"Elf"?
[typing sounds]
"Die Hard."
"Die Hard," "Die Hard."
No, no, no. "Die Hard."
Please, anything but "Die Hard."
No, not "Die Hard."
Jesus.
Jesus!
[typing sounds]
[holy music]
[sighs]
Okay, okay.
So everything's fine
with...
Baby Jesus,
just no more Christmas.
No more choir, trees,
volunteering.
Ugly sweaters.
Sharing my room.
Putting up Christmas lights
in the cold.
Huh.
[uplifting music]
No more chores
No to-do list
Free to do whatever I want
Look at Mama's Boy.
Smile for the photo.
That's right,
look at your Mama's Boy.
[sighs deeply]
Much better!
Grrr!
Then run a little here.
Then run fast, okay?
[shouting]
Three, two, one...action!
Go, go, go, come on.
To get away
From my boring reality
Yes!
My whole self was torn
Being someone else
I never wanted to be
No more chores
No more gray
Oh, thank you.
[record scratch]
Santa!
[scratchy violin music]
No! No way!
[laughs]
[sighs]
[mysterious music]
Found you.
Mom.
Uh, here. Take this.
Doctor's orders.
What happened to George's room?
It's all different.
Who's George?
What?
Your son, Mom.
Your son?
Nick, I don't have a son
named George.
Yes, you do! George.
George!
My brother George?
You named him George
because of your favorite movie,
"It's a Wonderful Life."
George Bailey!
Nick, I've never even
heard of that movie.
I'm not even a movie fan.
I'm a numbers person.
Are you talking
about your brother Rambo?
- Rambo?
- Yes.
Nick, look, you really need
to take this medicine
and go lie down.
Your brother Rambo,
we named him after
your father's favorite movie.
Where are all the planes?
Which planes?
All of them.
He's in love with all of them!
He never lets anyone touch them!
He's wanted to be a pilot
since he was eight.
Ever since Granny gave him
his first plane for Chris--
Where's Granny?
She should be here by now.
Nick, you know about Granny.
She can't travel
because of her leg.
She hasn't left Florida
in about eight years.
What...what have I done?
Nick, look, you really need
to go lie down and rest, okay.
And if you're unwell
by the morning,
you can go to the doctor, okay.
- Hold on.
- Listen, take this.
I've got to go to work.
Okay?
[door creaks open]
Rambo? Rambo!
I can't have a brother
named Rambo.
You know what,
it's fine.
I wouldn't name
my kid George either.
No presents, no more
computer.
No, I can't be stuck
with this old thing.
I need to finish my movie
before New Year's.
I have to fix this.
I'll just convince
my whole family
we should bring back
Christmas.
[sighs]
Who am I kidding?
They'll never listen to me.
[purring]
But they will listen...
to everyone else.
Ha, that's it, Cupid.
If I want to bring
back Christmas,
I need to convince everyone.
You're right, you're right,
you're right,
you're so right.
Start small.
Thanks, Cupid.
You're the best.
No, no, I can't have
the numbers to you that fast.
Are you kidding me?
What am I going to do
this afternoon at the meeting?
Oh, good grief, really?
Where are the pancakes?
Where are the eggs?
Where's breakfast?
Where are you going?
Aren't you going
to have breakfast?
Got to go, busy day.
[flutters lips]
[playful music]
Oh, good morning.
[ice clinking]
Ah, special for you.
On the rocks,
shaken not stirred.
There you go.
What? Is that not
what you want?
He'll drink
when he wants to.
He says no to peer pressure.
What are you watching?
I'm watching docuseries.
Why are you watching
documentaries?
Because I'm the debate team
president.
It's good practice
to be informed.
You should too.
Nick, it's get tiring.
Either drop the act,
or go to the hospital.
[suspenseful music]
What?
Rambo?
Nick?
Man, you're weird.
Ben! Oh Ben,
we need to talk.
I figured it out.
The app glitched.
I don't know why
it was on our profile.
What? No, I'll bring it back.
I'll just bring back
Christmas.
Oh, where'd she go?
No, it's not a she.
It's a holiday, a party.
- Are we invited?
- Forget it.
Just do what I say, okay.
We're changing our presentation,
come on.
I love parties.
Hey, do you think I could
bring a plus-one?
NICK: Come on.
Um...so that's why
we need...
um, regulations...
for A.I.
Uh, without the uh...
the, uh...
the A.I. can evolve
by itself.
Yes, and create chaos
in our society.
And we would all be doomed.
- Uh, oh.
- Well, that's...
[scattered clapping]
really nice content, girls.
Uh, just a reminder,
everyone,
that while you're up here,
please speak as loud
and as clear as possible, okay.
- We sucked.
- She liked the content.
I think I saw her writing
B+ on her paper.
B+?
Next group.
[scattered applause]
Who likes to get presents?
I do.
Well, let me introduce you
to Christmas.
No one cares
about your aunt, Nick!
It's not my aunt.
It's not a person.
I'm sure A.I. would've
figured that one out already.
Think of a special day,
a day where you wake up
to presents lined up
just for you.
That's a birthday, genius.
Yes, it's like a birthday,
but think of it as more
like a second birthday.
Imagine if everyone
was born on the same day,
that's Christmas.
Cherry Christmas!
It's Merry Christmas,
not "Cherry Christmas."
Oh, yeah, yeah. Here.
Merry Christmas!
Cherry Christmas, Miss Miller.
Oh, uh, thank you,
Ben and Nick.
That's really sweet of you.
See, that's Christmas.
Is it for everybody?
Even adults?
Well, it's mostly for Christians
and a lot of atheists too,
I think.
Wait, wait,
but I'm Jewish.
Should I be here?
And what about Muslims?
Okay, good questions,
good questions. I'll--
Why would random people
just buy you presents?
It's not random people.
It's Santa Claus,
but only if you're nice.
And how would he know?
Okay, well, he like
Sees you
when you're sleeping
He knows when
you're awake
It's a whole song.
I'll teach you guys.
So he's a stalker?
This is criminal, Nick.
No, no, no,
you got it all twisted.
Guys, think about it.
We all get gifts.
So that's it. We just be nice,
and we all get presents?
What's the catch?
Other than a stalker.
Well, there are some chores.
There's always a catch.
Okay, what kind of chores?
Simple things like
shopping for a pine tree,
volunteering,
wearing ugly sweaters,
decorating the house,
putting up lights.
All that work
for just a couple presents,
it sounds more like
child exploitation to me.
[booing]
- [yelling]
- Hey, guys!
I was just illustrating
my point.
Guys, think about it,
all these gifts.
Wait, it was just
to illustrate my point.
Guys, on Christmas,
we all get real ones.
Christmas is doomed.
Back to your seats,
that's enough.
Okay, boys,
that was interesting.
Uh, really nice presentation,
good creative idea.
But I think you need
to focus more
on the purpose
behind your topic.
Okay? Think on it.
Thank you.
Next group!
[scattered applause]
BEN: This Christmas
sounds intense.
Good thing I'm Jewish.
C-.
I did talk to her,
and she's willing to drop it
if we do well on the next test.
She did mark us high for concept
and presentation though.
The presentation didn't work.
Christmas is awesome.
I don't understand
why people can't see that.
Christina sucks.
Damn, I ruined it.
Hey, why don't we go
to the mall?
We can grab a smoothie.
Mall? Are you crazy?
It will be packed
this time of year.
Why? Are they opening
something new?
No, it's because
of Chris--
You know what,
I could use a smoothie.
Want fries too?
Oh yeah,
tell me about it.
Here, next to the washroom.
It stinks too.
Sorry.
Man, how did you know the mall
would be this crowded?
Brand new movie theater.
Awesome.
It's unbelievable.
What's the point of
being here for this?
It's an opening, people can
come here every day
to watch movies
if they wanted to.
Sure, but it's not every day
you get to be on TV.
- It's TV magic, dude.
- That's stupid.
So much effort just to be on TV
for three seconds?
I love it when they
interview someone,
and they freeze on the mic.
[laughs]
It looks so funny. Like a guppy.
Because there's not even
anything to say.
Wait, I have something to say.
Start small.
You know what, man.
Sometimes, you got to run
before you can walk.
Are you gonna eat your fries?
NICK: Excuse me.
Over here! Over here!
[sighs]
I can't see anything.
[laughs]
[tumbling]
[groaning]
[bottles clinking]
Ow.
Excuse me, excuse me.
Ooh.
[shudders]
I just need to
do one thing.
Just let me say one thing.
One thing.
REPORTER: And a new treat
for us today
with a brand-new theater
opening at our Heritage Mall.
On scene, we have Susan Donner.
Susan?
Yes, Glenda,
TV reporter Susan Donner here
in front of
the brand-new cinema
joined by its very owner,
Mr. Comet.
So, is it a wrap, Mr. Comet?
Can we grab some popcorn
and go for a good movie?
Absolutely, we are
100% operational
as of today.
That's great news.
Let's hear from the public.
Are you excited to watch movies?
Um...
We are super...
excited to watch movies.
But you know what's better
than movies?
Christmas!
A party once a year
where everybody gets presents.
And maybe even
a new computer.
And they stay home
to enjoy them.
What a stupid idea.
Why stay at home
when you can enjoy a good time
with the whole family
at the movies?
Didn't your mom teach you
that it's rude
to take things
from other people's hands?
Christmas is special.
You make a list.
Then bam, the presents
are right underneath the tree
just like that--
it's amazing, it's like magic.
- Santa Claus--
- Speaking of magic,
nothing beats movie magic--
People are really excited
here, Glenda.
[laughs]
[mic static]
Ben, say something.
I love French fries.
That boy's spewing nonsense.
The most important thing
is to have a good time
with family and friends.
That's the real gift.
And the best place to do that
is right here
in my new theater!
Hey, your attitude sucks!
Okay, when I bring back
Christmas,
you're going to get nothing
but coal from Santa--
You both need to leave
before I detain you.
Trust me, you don't want
to mess with this guy.
Fine, this mall sucks too.
Let's go, Ben.
Ben?
Yeah, so I let it rest
for 15 minutes in the water
before cooking the potatoes.
And Ben, any tips about
how to keep them crisp outside
and soft inside?
Yeah, so my secret
is to roughen it up
with a fork
before baking.
Well, there you have it,
movies and potatoes.
Back to you, Glenda.
We just have to rethink it.
We need actual good ideas
that will show
how Christmas is the best.
Christmas, I'm not sure about.
- But we are everywhere.
- What are you talking about?
Someone uploaded the video
of us at the mall,
and now it's got like
thousands of views and shares.
Seriously? How?
I don't know, I guess
people like French fries.
That's it.
We'll run a campaign.
We'll plaster Christmas
all over the internet
and make it go viral.
Are we selling French fries?
Better than that.
We're selling Christmas.
Come on, Ben, showtime.
Can I be the lead?
I'm never the lead.
All right, perfect.
Back to one, get ready.
Good? Good? Okay.
Three, two, one...action.
[stomping]
- Ah!
- Whoa! Who are you?
[Italian accent]
h*, h*, h*, I am Santa Claus.
Oh, I think you mean
Santa Claus.
But why are you here?
Ah.
I am a-bringing
you gifts.
- Oh h*.
- Hey.
Cherry Christmas! h*, h*, h*.
Merry Christmas.
This is awesome.
This is kind, but why?
Oh, because today
is a-Christmas!
Oh, Christmas.
Christmas is awesome.
Everyone should have it,
not just the Italians.
- Yes, yes, grazie.
- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas to you.
- Cherry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas.
- Merry, merry, merry, yes.
JOJO: Nick, what's this mess?
Mom will k*ll you.
You better clean it up
before she gets home.
Yeah, back to one.
- I got it.
- Back.
- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas.
Forget it.
I can't blame him, Cupid.
I can barely edit
with my computer.
And the effects suck,
it's crap.
[sighs]
One subscriber? Really?
That's ridiculous.
Not even Ben subscribed?
I give up.
[sighs]
[pop]
"Thanks, I guess the world
"is not ready for Christmas.
"Except the Europeans."
[pops]
[dinging]
"Thanks..."
[pop]
Ben, whatever you're doing
tomorrow, cancel it.
And come over.
We have a lot to do.
That was brutal.
I should never have come.
Hey! Don't worry.
This is our chance.
Just uh...
- Do as we rehearsed, okay.
- Okay.
Don't say anything
unless someone speaks to you.
- And remember to...
- To?
- Always...
- Always?
- Flip the pages.
- Flip the pages.
- The pages, yeah.
- You got this.
Deep breaths, okay.
Remember to breathe.
- [breathes deeply]
- Deep breaths.
Don't worry, I know
what I'm doing.
ANNOUNCER: "All You Need
is Christina" onstage now.
It's Christmas.
Ben, the posters!
I- I can fix it, no worries.
This one first.
Where's the second?
"All You Need is Christina"
onstage now!
I got to go.
[shuffling]
Oh, sorry.
Oh, okay.
Right there?
Cool, yeah.
Thank you.
Going live in five, four,
three, two...
[heavy guitar music]
NARRATOR: "Gators Tank."
And we're back from the break
with "All You Need
is Christina."
NICK: Christmas, not Christina.
[sighs]
Hello, young man.
So what amazing new idea
do you have for us today?
That is a great question,
Miss Dance.
I'm here to sell you
on the best idea ever...
Christmas.
And what's that?
Imagine a day
where once per year
where everybody gets presents
at the same time!
Hmm, interesting.
But why's that?
Because it's Christmas.
So let me see
if I have this right.
You want to pick up a day,
name it Christmas,
and on that day
everybody gets a present?
- Is that right?
- Yes, that is exactly right.
See, I knew this would be
the right place to go.
It's so nice to finally talk to
some smart people around here.
You got it, Mr. Prancer.
So where are
these presents coming from?
Okay, good question.
It's a bit complicated,
but I'll walk you through it.
So pretty much, there's this
fat old guy named Santa Claus,
and he flies around
on his magical sleigh
through the night
being pulled by, like,
nine reindeers.
One of them has a red nose
that shines in case of fog
or bad weather--
that's beside the point.
And then, pretty much, Santa,
he goes down the chimney,
and he delivers
the presents.
Well, that sounds dangerous.
How does he not get caught
on the chimney?
Yeah, I asked my mom
the same thing,
and she just says he shrinks
to fit in every chimney.
So does this guy bring presents
to everyone?
Uh, yes and no.
He mostly takes care
of the children.
But teenagers and adults,
they get to buy and exchange
their own gifts.
- Have you done this before?
- Yes, many times.
It's so much fun.
That's why I'm here.
I need it to happen again
all over the world.
I need my computer
and my presents back.
So how many of these gifts
have you bought and gifted?
Oh, me? None.
I- I- I mostly play
on the receiving team.
Okay, let's just skip the fat,
shrinking, flying old man.
Once a year, I need to buy
a gift for everyone I know,
go see them
and deliver it?
Yes, Mr.-- but that--
You brilliant man,
that is exactly correct.
So, could we make it happen?
How much could you guys
give me for that idea?
That's the worst idea
I've ever heard.
What?
Who wants to go and buy a gift
for each one of their friends?
Imagine how busy the stores
in the mall would be
if everyone was buying gifts
at the same time.
Then you actually have
to find a way
to see those people
and cross your fingers
they like what you bought them?
Sounds like right out
of a nightmare.
And how bad will it be
when you buy
a $1,000 gift
and receive a $50 one back?
Incredibly unfair.
And trying to exchange something
that didn't fit
or you didn't like
is already hard.
Imagine how it would be
if everyone
did it at the same time.
[laughs]
Man, the amount of stress.
No, no, you guys
are distorting everything.
[sighs]
Because I like you
I'm going to give you $1,000
to forget that idea and go home.
It might just ruin the world.
Certainly charismatic.
I'll give you $1,000
on top of Prancer's offer
to make sure you really
do forget it.
For the pretty boy,
their $2,000
plus $3,000
for your patent,
so we make sure
it never happens at all.
Oh, 5K?
Huh. I could just
buy my computer
and everything on my list
with that kind of money.
Yes, you guys got
yourself a deal.
BEN: Nick, Nick,
I figured out the paper--
Hi. Oh, um...
And who are you, young boy?
[scoffs]
Are you all right?
Uh, thanks.
I'm Ben.
Uh...h* h* h*!
Cherry Christmas!
Both of you,
get out of here.
Next time try to think
about providing something
instead of receiving.
Yes, absolutely, yes.
Thank you so much.
Of course, thank you so much.
I really appreciate it.
Hey, hey, hey. Did we do it?
Mission accomplished, Ben.
Let's go.
This generation.
[sighs]
Okay.
New computer.
Ha, there we go.
Got the cart.
Oh camera, obviously.
All right, okay, I could
use a new boom pole.
Um, lights.
There we go.
Sandbag, why not.
Okay, yeah, I could use
a new poster.
[typing]
[click]
Perfect.
And plenty of money
still for his movie.
[pop]
It was great, going good.
[pops]
It's in their hands now.
[pops]
Ah, very nice, very nice.
[sighs]
Gotta go.
[pop]
[ding]
[door opens]
Oh, look who's here.
Hoping to jump
on my bed again?
What?
I'm not gonna lie,
I kinda miss it.
And why would I do that?
Dinner time. Mom's calling.
[door creaks]
Right, it's gnocchi
and game night.
[sighs]
Where's the real food?
Ha ha.
Make sure you save
some pepperoni for your father.
Pizza?
Yes, Pizza Sunday.
What happened to
the delicious homemade gnocchi?
And why are we having
pizza again?
It's looking more like
Pizza Week
rather than Pizza Sunday.
What are you talking about?
You love pizza.
Fine.
So...
anyone got any plans
for the week?
Well, I've got this,
and I've got to get through it.
It's going to be
another busy week.
I have to watch
another documentary
about the political situation
in South America,
and I need to know it by heart
by the next debate.
Yo, Adrian!
Plans for the week?
That's Rocky Balboa.
Oh, come on.
It's almost winter break.
What's the plan?
You traveling somewhere
with Alex?
Who's Alex?
What do you mean? Alex.
Your Alex?
I don't know an Alex.
Yes, you do.
You guys met
at the Christmas fencing show--
'Night, Dad.
You want a slice of pizza?
'Night. No, I already ate
at work.
Need a bath.
Unbelievable.
He's the exact same,
the only one
who didn't change at all.
What?
Dad. I thought he hated Chris--
I mean, why does he always
get so grumpy
at the end of the year?
Your father's bad day
is coming.
What? What bad day?
Nick, we talked about this.
What are you talking about, Mom?
Your grandfather.
Your grandfather,
he left your father
in the wintertime
when he was about Jojo's age.
That's why he always gets
so emotional around the winter.
What?
No, no, no.
Grandpa died in the w*r.
What w*r?
And who told you that?
You did.
That makes so much sense.
Mom, I think Nick needs
some more of your medicine.
He's getting weird...again.
Where you going?
It's game night.
Why don't you go play
videogames with your friends.
I've got a ton of work to do.
Jojo, Rambo. Game night?
I have to watch
another documentary.
I've got a finance final
to study for,
though I'm sure
I'll fail it anyways.
[melancholy music]
Still on the old movies, Dad?
Honestly, it's kind of
comforting.
Some things never change.
- Sorry?
- You really love those, huh?
Sure. They're classics.
You know, when I was a boy,
I'd watch with my dad
every Saturday.
I'd run to my room
and grab my little p*stol,
holster, cowboy hat and boots.
When John Wayne came on
for a fight scene,
I'd get up and swing my g*n
and mimic his every move.
[laughs]
My dad would laugh.
I miss that laugh.
Oh.
We don't um...
really hang out much
as a family.
We don't do much of that.
Everyone has their own thing
and their own plans.
Ships in the night, you know.
Yeah.
Oh yeah, I need to go.
I'm sorry.
There's something really
important I need to do.
Cancel, cancel, cancel.
Yes, I agree. Cancel.
Cancel.
[sighs]
Okay. Maybe I can't convince
the whole world
to celebrate Christmas,
but no one said anything
about having one with my family.
[upbeat music]
Showtime.
[ringing]
Nick, this better be important.
It's urgent.
What's Granny's phone number?
- Seriously?
- She's not answering
my text messages
or my video calls.
I need to talk to her
for my final film project.
Her home phone number
is 555-7682.
Look, I have to go.
I have a meeting.
Wait, wait, wait.
One more thing.
December 24th,
book that day off, okay.
We're going to have
a special dinner with everyone.
It's for my final film project
my graduation.
Okay, fine.
Fine, I have to go. Bye.
Bye.
[dialing]
Hello?
Granny, it's me, Nick.
Nick? My Nick?
Yes, your favorite grandson.
Well, I have two
favorite grandsons
and one favorite
granddaughter.
And I love them
all equally.
Yeah, yeah,
we all know the truth.
Look, Granny, how would you feel
about coming to visit us
next weekend?
Darling, that would be
wonderful.
But, well, you know
I can't travel.
My leg, it hurts on the plane.
No, don't worry
about the plane.
I'll send you
a first-class ticket.
I won it through a contest,
and it will expire next weekend.
Well, first class certainly
would help with my leg.
Oh, but where would I stay?
Oh, you can stay in my room.
It's all empty and clean
just for you, Granny.
You won't have to climb
any stairs either.
Granny, I really want
you to come, please.
It's really important to me.
It's for my final film project
for my graduation.
Okay, darling.
It's been such a long while
since I visited.
And well, graduation
is very important.
Yes, Granny,
thank you so much.
Oh, and let's just
keep this between us, okay?
Love a good surprise, darling.
Thank you for doing this.
Thank you, Granny.
Love you so much. Bye!
Love you too, bye bye.
Ooh, that was easy.
One step down,
11 more to go.
h* h* h* h*
Hey Santa
h* h* h* h*
It's time to go
The reindeers are prancing
And Santa is ready to roll
Never seen a Christmas
without St. Nick
White beard
who's up with a streak
Coming down the chimney
on Christmas Eve
How he can be found
always spotless, clean
There has to be a secret
only Santa knows
To keep the tar and grime
out of his clothes
Wait!
[bouncing]
Always wearing his bushy hat
when he's on call
[thudding]
Daily visitations
to the barber shop
Santa fashionista
will never stop
h* h* h* h*
Hey Santa
h* h* h* h*
It's time to go
The reindeers are prancing
And Santa is ready
to roll
Velvety red suit
and black and gold belt
Santa needs the help
of his poor old elves
[sawing]
[sighs]
Once again he needed
all the help he could get
Before the little children
got out of their beds
h* h* h* h*
Hey Santa
h* h* h* h*
You got to go
Santa Land
to the North Pole
Santa is taking her home
[sighs]
Nick, Nick.
Where were you, man?
I was getting the tree.
It's cute.
Ready?
Three, two...
He is doomed.
h* h* h* h*
Hey Santa
h* h* h* h*
It's time to go
The reindeers are prancing
Santa is ready to roll
Yeah
- I found it.
- I think it's mine.
- I think I found it.
- I think it's mine.
[arguing]
[coughing]
[muted conversation]
There you go.
Oh!
There you go.
[laughs]
[muted conversation]
[laughter]
Oh h* h* h* h*
Hey Santa
h* h* h* h*
It's time to go
The reindeers are prancing
Santa is ready to roll
Yeah
Nick, it looks amazing!
You look great, Mom.
Thank you, darling.
You've done such
a wonderful job.
Your teacher is going
to love your film.
Thank you so much.
Here, have a seat, have a seat.
Oh, okay.
I never knew doing this
with all of you
could be so much fun.
- Oh.
- Okay, stay right there.
I'll be right back, okay. I have
a surprise. Close your eyes.
- Okay.
- No peeking.
NICK: Okay, you can open them.
- Surprise!
- Mom.
- Darling.
- Oh, hi.
- [laughter]
- Hey, sis.
- It's been a while.
- It has.
My darling, this is
the best gift
you could ever
have given me.
Granny, I'm so glad
you could come.
[doorbell rings]
Okay, I'll be right back
Stay there.
It's so nice to see you.
Did you grow a tree
in your living room?
- [laughs] I know.
- Jojo.
- Hey, Marty.
- Look at you.
- My gosh, you've grown.
- You've shrunk.
Martha, Ellen, Clair.
You girls made it.
Yeah, this better not be
some weak attempt at bribery.
We're not letting you into
another group project, Nick.
No, it's not bribery. Come in,
it'll be fun, I promise.
I thought you were doomed.
Ben, what are you doing
out here?
I love these lights.
But I thought
I wasn't supposed to come.
And have dinner
without the guest of honor?
You're part of the family.
I couldn't have done this
without you.
Then I've got to go change.
I can't look like this
as the guest of honor.
Be back in five.
Okay, everyone.
I've got cookies.
Just make sure you leave
room for dinner, okay.
You will regret it.
- Wow.
- These look amazing.
Ooh.
They're so good.
Mmm, these are delicious.
Not as good as yours, Granny.
Oh, secret recipe.
Can you make some
while you're here?
Absolutely, darling.
What's this?
Everyone has to wear one, okay.
It's for the movie.
Hmm.
Dad, I made you one,
but you don't need to wear it
if you don't want to.
No, Mr. Director,
if this is important to you,
I'll wear it.
Love the cat.
This is fantastic.
[laughs]
But...it's ugly.
[sniffs]
It smells like old men.
That's the whole point.
Just wear it, trust me.
You'll love it.
- Oh my dear.
- That is so nice.
[laughing]
Let me see.
[laughter]
These really are something.
- Oh, I love it.
- Look how much.
You look like
a candy cane.
I've got little people on mine.
[laughter]
Where's yours, Nick?
Oh, right, yeah.
Huh?
[all]
Aww.
[laughter]
And you always will be.
[laughs]
Oh wow, everyone had
the same idea.
Cool sweaters night.
Awesome!
Okay, everyone,
now Jojo and I have prepared
something
very special for you all.
Fine, I'm going to k*ll you
if you embarrass me.
Jingle bells
jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is
to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Hey
Jingle bells
jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh what fun
it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
Over the fields we go
laughing all the way
Bells on bobtail ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is
to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Oh, jingle bells
jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
[applause]
Angel's voice, no?
Jojo, I didn't know
you could sing so well.
Beautiful voice.
Better than Doris Day.
What a wonderful song.
Who composed it?
Oh, okay, good question.
Um, you could say
it was me.
Oh, but now, guys,
dinner's ready.
So let's go eat.
I'm starving.
Where were you
at Thanksgiving?
I was eating instant noodles.
- [laughter]
- Ooh, I call a leg.
Oh, save one for me too
on a separate plate.
It's for the film.
Sure, honey.
Well, I think you
should do the honors.
I'd love to.
All right, who's ready
for turkey?
It came upon
a midnight clear
That glorious song of old
From angels
bending near the Earth
To touch
their harps of gold
Peace on the Earth
Goodwill to men
From heaven's
all gracious King
[muted chatter]
The world in solemn
stillness lay
To hear the angels sing
Now for glad
and golden hours
Come swiftly on the wing
Oh, rest beside
the weary road
And hear the angels sing
Ah
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah
Okay, everyone.
Everyone, thank you
so much for coming.
But now we need to take
a picture by the tree.
So let's go,
come on, everybody.
Okay, this is great.
Stand close together.
Make sure the pine tree's
in frame.
The tiny one
looks so cute.
- Great taste, Nick.
- It does look great.
They're bringing trees
inside the house, these people.
Yeah, but it looks cozy.
Okay, everyone,
after this photo
I've got a gift
for all of you.
You got us gifts,
but why?
Oh, it's just a little something
to thank you
for being in my life.
I love you all very much.
And to thank you
for being in the movie.
Aw, my Mama's Boy.
We love you too.
So, can we open
the presents now?
- [laughter]
- After the photo, Ben.
Oh, yeah.
Okay, 10 seconds.
Everyone smile. Big smile.
[shutter clicks]
Okay, everyone.
Time for presents.
We'll start with the girls.
This is not doomed.
- Oh, this is nice.
- Okay.
Just don't tell them
you're my friends, okay.
I printed it myself.
Go to the back.
Totally works.
Just show it at the door.
- Sweet.
- Yeah.
- One year movie theater
admission.
- Thank you.
- Thank you, Nick.
Ben, here you go.
Thanks, Nick.
[paper rustling]
Gift voucher
for Ben plus one person?
You should invite Clair.
Fancy place, great food,
she'll love it.
Rambo, there you go.
Dad, this one's for you.
Oh yeah, open it.
I have a feeling
you'll love it.
They have awesome instructors
there.
It's a voucher for one month
of fencing classes.
Thanks.
Dad, I hope you like it.
A John Wayne collection.
[laughs]
Thanks, Nick.
It's amazing.
Okay, Jojo.
Open it up, come on.
- What'd you get?
- I love it!
We got to start preparing for
next year's Christmas concert.
Granny, here you go.
Oh, thank you.
Don't worry, Granny.
I'll teach you how to use it
and everything.
There you go.
You're already opening it.
You'll love it, trust me.
- Uncle Martin.
- For me?
Oh yeah.
A harmonica.
I always wanted
one of these.
How did you know that?
You have to teach me
how to play after, okay.
[playing harmonica]
[laughter]
Ah, my neighbors
are going to love me.
- [laughter]
- Oh, Mom.
Okay, here you go.
This is for you.
I have a feeling...
you'll be as good with words
as you are with numbers.
Oh, and I painted it red.
I thought it would look nicer.
Oh, but...
That's not fair.
You got nothing.
Not a single present.
Oh, it's okay, Mom.
I never thought it would feel
as good to give presents
than to receive them.
Oh.
Can we hear more songs?
Did you compose more, Nick?
Well, to be honest...
or not, I did.
When did you get
so creative?
You have heard nothing yet.
I have a screenplay idea
for a movie
about a out-of-duty cop
who gets stuck
in a skyscraper
and has to escape
a bunch of robbers.
It's a crazy movie idea.
Hey, maybe you'll even
get Sly on it.
Sure, I was thinking
of someone else, but...
Stallone it is.
We should do this again.
Yes, let's do it again.
GRANNY:
Can I be invited again?
Of course, Granny.
That would be awesome.
Yeah, next year
we can all help.
Oh, I didn't mind.
It was so much fun
setting this all up.
This was probably
the best Christmas I ever had.
Oh, let me teach you
another song, okay.
This one is called
"Silent Night."
Okay, it goes
a little like this.
Silent night
Holy night
All is calm
All is bright
Round yon Virgin
Mother and child
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep
in heavenly peace
Oh, that's beautiful, Nick.
Thanks, Mom.
Come on, sing with me, guys.
[all]
Silent night
Holy night
All is calm
All is bright
Round yon Virgin
Mother and child
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
[muted chatter]
So does anybody know what
the name of Nick's movie is?
BEN: Oh, I know.
I think it's "Cherry Christina."
To "Cherry Christina."
[glasses clinking]
[all]
"Cherry Christina."
- Oh yeah, okay.
- "Cherry Christina."
[all]
"Cherry Christina."
MARTIN: Thanks for putting this
all together.
- Great job.
- Yeah, yeah.
Hello?
Oh...
[laughs]
Looks like Rudy likes you.
Hey, Rudy.
You like a good pet, don't you.
Aw.
So, what brings you
here, Nick?
How do you know my name?
[laughs]
I've known you
since you were a small kid.
I have been house-sitting
for Mr. and Mrs. Vixen
every winter
since you were a boy.
And they're always
in Mexico this time of year.
I think you never cared
too much for me.
Yeah, these last few days
have been...
so confusing.
Um, sorry about that.
You all right?
No, no, there's just...
some things I regret.
Well, let me tell you a secret.
What?
He's always listening.
- Who?
- So what brings you to my door?
Oh, I almost forgot.
Um, I brought this for you.
The other day...
sorry about knocking over
your lunch.
But my family and I
had such a great night
I wanted to share this with you.
Well, that's lovely of you.
Turkey leg, my favorite.
That is better than roast beef.
- Hope you enjoy it.
- Well, thank you.
You have plans
for the rest of the night?
Oh, I just want
to head back home
and spend time
with the family.
Hope you have a great night.
Oh, what was your name again?
You can call me Noel.
Well, Noel, have a great night.
Hope to see you again.
I'm sure you will, young man.
Have a good sleep.
You deserve it.
Well, Rudy,
I think we're done here.
Hey, do you know anyone
that wants to help me
with this turkey leg?
Okay, come on.
[sighs]
I understand it now.
It's not fair people have
to suffer because of me.
I'm sorry.
I'd do anything to fix this.
- Merry Christmas, Cupid.
- [purring]
[birds tweeting]
[door opens]
[thumping]
Cupid, five more minutes,
please.
Who's Cupid?
On the 12th day of Christmas
my true love sent to me
A partridge
in a pear tree
Wake up.
It's Christmas!
The presents are under the tree.
There's so many!
Christmas...today?
Yeah, duh.
12 drummers drumming
Wow, someone really wants
to open their presents.
NICK: Mom! Mom, it's Christmas.
Christmas is back.
Back?
Granny, you're using your
tablet. Your leg looks great.
Carol, should we not
take him back to the doctor?
It's okay, Mom.
They did say
he was going to be confused
and out of it for a while.
But, Nick, are you feeling okay?
Oh, I feel great.
I've never felt better.
Oh, there's something
I need to do.
- I'll be back.
- Oh wait, Nick.
Where are you going?
- Can I go back to bed now?
- Martin.
Jolly old St. Nicholas
Bend your ear this way
Don't you tell
a single soul
What I'm going to say
Girls, Merry Christmas.
Joy, it's so good
to see you.
Oh, thanks, Nick.
Martha, looking good.
Clair, I love the hair.
Huh.
Thanks?
I told you he's a little crazy.
Nothing wrong with being
a bit crazy.
Miss Miller,
happy holidays.
- A wonderful one, no?
- Yes, it is.
Happy holidays, Nick.
And congrats again
on the presentation.
- The presentation?
- Yes.
You, Ben, and the girls
rocked your A.I. presentation.
Oh, how could I forget.
Crazy week.
But I'm glad it went well
for us.
It did. Well done.
Thank you so much. I'll see you
around, Miss Miller.
Mine will be
the shortest one
[knocking]
[doorbell]
- Nick?
- We did it.
- Did what?
- Thank you, thank you.
You are the bestest friend
I could ever ask for.
Hey, thanks.
You will be the lead
in my next movie.
Oh wow, seriously?
Thanks, Nick.
Happy holidays, Ben.
Merry Christmas. Pass it on
to your family for me.
My family.
I got to go.
MOTHER: Ben, who's at the door?
BEN: Uh, my best friend, Mom.
My best friend.
I did not suggest
Choose for them
Dear Santa Claus
What you think is best
Finally.
Where were you?
Are you crazy? I thought
you liked opening presents.
We were all
waiting for you.
Mom, where's Dad?
In his office.
Go get him please, will you?
But we are not opening presents
without him.
Got it.
Dad?
I know about Grandpa.
Nick, I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to lie to you
all these years.
I just really
didn't know--
Dad, Dad, Dad.
A man has to do
what a man has to do.
We love you.
And we'll always
be here for you.
You can come
if you want to,
but I understand if you don't.
I love you too, kiddo.
Thank you
for coming to get me.
Let's go.
Santa did a great job
this year.
Maybe we could watch
a John Wayne movie after.
Didn't realize
you knew John Wayne.
Ah, not really.
But hey, you can show me,
right?
I'd love that.
[heartwarming music]
Merry Christmas.
Someone looks happy.
Come sit next to me.
That's awesome.
But can we please
get to the presents?
[laughter]
Hoagie.
He's so cute.
I love it.
[paper crinkling]
How did Santa know?
It's exactly
what I wanted.
Yes.
No way.
That's awesome, Uncle Martin.
[plays poorly]
I'll teach you,
and we can have
a harmonica duo next year.
Only if Jojo sings
and George plays ukulele.
Can I choose the song?
Of course.
Now you can finish
your pizza movie.
I think there's other movies
I'd rather make, Mom.
Maybe a family one
on New Year's.
That would be wonderful.
There's another present there.
It's for Nick.
For me?
No fair.
Nick gets one more!
You need to share
whatever it is.
A bell?
You can keep it.
[ringing]
[door creaking]
Cupid, you're here.
I always wanted a cat!
He's gorgeous.
His name is Cupid.
Can we keep Cupid, Mom?
- Um...
- Sure.
Welcome to the family,
Cupid Baker.
Oh, we should take
a family photo.
Yes, let's.
Thanks, guys,
for the best Christmas ever.
Or second best?
Cherry Christmas.
[shutter clicks]
Winter break's coming
Say hi to teacher
Time to get rolling
and become a believer
12 days of insanity
Building all my strategy
To get the latest stuff
Underneath the tree
A December to remember
We're going to party
till we drop dead
A December to remember
The best time we ever had
Hitting all the nightclubs
Spending all my cash
You thought I forgot
about you, didn't you?
- Merry Christmas, Cupid.
- [meows]
Pawning grandma's gold rings
Cruising through the night
But nobody believes me
When I say I'm all right
A December to remember
We're going to party
till we drop dead
A December to remember
The best time
we ever had
Well 12 days of fun
Let's get the band on the run
Arcades in the evening
till the morning sun
A December to remember
We're going to party
till we drop dead
A December to remember
The best time
we ever had
There's something
I need to say
I love your Aunt Christina
And every time
she walks my way
My heart goes
bang, bang, bang, bang
I am certain
that she's the one
Your lovely Aunt Christina
When I try to talk to her
My heart goes
bang, bang, bang, bang
Her name could be Lena,
Regina, Sabrina
And I wouldn't even care
She could be Katrina
Betina, Colleena
Gina, Angelina
or even Clair
And my love
would be the same
For your Aunt Christina
Every time
I hear her name
My heart goes
bang, bang, bang, bang
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