12x12 - A Merry Little Christmas

[bunniefuu]

-I want to marry you. -Call up the preacher.

[preacher] Do you, Paige, take this man

to be your lawfully wedded husband

until parted by death?

I do.

I now pronounce you husband and wife.

[instrumental music]

I've been looking forward to working with you.

But you're not working with me, you're working for me.

I consider you one of the most invaluable assets

of the Sumner Group.

Well, it's great to be appreciated.

What's your father gonna say

when he finds out you missed classes today?

[instrumental music]

My father's dead.

[woman] He's not a foster child. He lives with his father.

Well, then we're talking about a different Jason.

No, I know for a fact Jason Lochner lives with his father.

[Jason] Cut it out. Stop it.

[Mack] Hey, Jason.

How are you doing? Hey, you okay?

Yeah, I was just playing with Randy.

[Mack] Your brother?

My German Shepherd sometimes doesn't stop when I tell him to.

It doesn't have to be fatal. It doesn't have to be permanent.

Do we have anything to worry about?

I mean, like with the kids.

[woman #1] A person with a temporal lobe seizure

is not violent, if that's the question.

-[Bobby] I'm scared. -[Betsy] Try.

[Bobby] Oh, no, I dropped Maxine.

[theme music]

[Bobby] I'm scared. Can I turn around?

-No. -Can you back up?

-No. -Try.

[screaming] No!

[screaming] Mommy!

Mommy!

Mommy!

You have a deposition with Murphy Stevens at 4:00

at Reynolds, Stern and Mayfield.

[Frank] And you need to review this.

Yeah, and the DA called.

He wants a face to face on the Harris case ASAP.

[Frank] And I finished this brief here.

I'll check that tomorrow.

You can't. You're in court tomorrow.

Doctor Keller called about referring a client warmly

like an update on his case

and a missus Morrison wants to know if you handle divorces.

I'm going to see a man about a dog.

What about all this?

What's eating him?

[Betsy] Daddy, up here! Daddy!

[Bobby] Daddy, up here!

-[Karen] Oh, my God. -[Bobby] Daddy. Daddy.

Now, you guys stay right up there.

I'll be up in a second. I'll help you down, okay?

-[Betsy] Okay. -[Karen] I'll be down here.

[Karen] Your daddy's coming to get you.

[Karen] Hey, guys.

You must have some view up there.

Yeah, we could see the whole valley.

I'm scared. Come up and get me.

-[Karen] You're doing just fine. -Hey guys, I'm right here.

-[Karen] You're doing great. -[Gary] Don't move.

Don't move, okay?

-[Karen] Just stand still. -[Gary] Gotcha.

Okay honey, I'll be right back.

-Don't move. -I won't.

[Karen] You just stand there.

-[Gary] There you go. -Betsy. Stay there.

-[Gary] Alright, honey. -[Karen] You don't have to move.

[Gary] Stay right there. Don't move. Don't move.

Gotcha. There we go.

[Gary sighs]

Okay, honey, here you go.

[sighs]

You guys, are you okay?

That was fun. Can we do it again?

No. What were you doing out there?

I had to go get my bear, but it fell off.

Honey, next time, get a grown up to do it.

Ask me or your mom, okay? We'll get it for you.

-No one was here. -Where's your mom?

-She had to do an errand. -Let's play tag. You're it.

[suspenseful music]

That's the spirit.

-That looks really nice. -Oh, thanks.

Oh, let me get this for you.

You got to be careful climbing on ladders.

This is going to look great.

If that dog next door doesn't tear him down.

-[man] Where? -[Mack] The Lochner house.

They don't have a dog.

Yeah, big German Shepherd named Randy?

There's no dog next door. You must be mistaken.

-No dog? -Uh-huh.

Hey, be careful now. Merry Christmas.

-Well, thanks. Happy holiday. -[Mack] Thank you.

Val, wait a minute. Don't you want to talk to Gary?

-[Karen] She hung up. -[Gary] Where is she?

She's on her way to see Lilimae.

What?

She asked me to ask you to take care of the kids for a few days.

Why did she go there?

She said she had a sixth sense, something was wrong,

and she had to leave right away.

Oh, she's damn right something was wrong.

Those kids could have been k*lled.

Why did she leave them alone?

She didn't. She left Julie in charge.

-Julie wasn't anywhere around. -Well, she should have been.

Val's never going to let her babysit again.

You must realize what a big responsibility babysitting is.

Oh, I do.

They can get into trouble so fast

you have to watch them every minute.

God, tell me about it. Little Betsy is the worst.

She gets into everything.

Julie, if you know that...

why did you leave them alone this afternoon?

I didn't.

Well, they were all by themselves

when Gary and I drove up.

I wasn't babysitting them.

Val didn't ask you to babysit while she had her hair cut?

No.

[suspenseful music]

I have the most marvelous news.

-Paige got married. -To the same young man?

No, after the annulment, I suggested she go on a cruise.

You know, to take her mind off of everything that had happened.

And wouldn't you know it,

she met the most wonderful Italian gentleman.

[man] Is it wise to be rushing into a marriage like this?

Well, if you knew him, you'd see what a sensible choice he is.

It doesn't sound like something your father would have wanted.

He wanted Paige to have the money.

It would do no harm to wait a bit to see if this works out.

It's going to work out.

I could delay the transfer for six months,

tie it up in paperwork.

No, Paige is expecting it. I've already told her.

[Anne] She made a down payment on a house based on this money.

She's spending money she doesn't have yet.

That's my fault. I encouraged her.

-[man] Anne. -I'm sorry.

But she needs the money.

Alright, I'll make the arrangements with the bank.

Thank you.

[laughs]

-Please, give her my best. -I will.

-[man] Goodbye. -Goodbye.

He bought it.

[laughs]

Congratulations to the bride.

And to the mother of the bride.

[laughs]

Send a floral arrangement to Paige Matheson.

Fifty dollars worth of cut flowers?

Make it 100.

It's very generous of you.

Put it on their account.

We'll bill it back to the estate.

Send it to the office.

[suspenseful music]

Mom.

-Mom. -Hi, sweetheart.

-Hi. -Hi.

Oh, I hope these are all for me.

No, they're not all for you.

How's your uncle Greg?

-Engaged. -What?

Yeah, well, Paige accepted his proposal this morning.

-Isn't that neat? -Neat.

[phone ringing]

-I'll get it. -Okay.

[sighs]

-Hello? -John McAllister.

The reporter from The National Inquisitor?

Well, you were so helpful with that information

about Paige Matheson and Greg Sumner.

I was hoping you could help me out again.

-What? -I heard she got married.

Already? No, she couldn't have.

Yeah, just this morning.

Who told you this? Was it somebody at the hospital?

-One of my guys in Las Vegas. -Las Vegas?

Yeah. Paige Matheson and Nick Shillace tied the knot

there at the gardens of Pompeii Chapel.

Any comment from your brother?

I'll have to call you back.

[laughs]

No.

Well, I can't stay out here all day, you know.

Honey, would you stop by the store? We need milk.

[clamoring]

Karen, call the police.

Tell them it's an emergency, 10406 Sycamore.

[suspenseful music]

[indistinct screams]

[screaming] Jason! I called the police!

[Jason] Okay, just leave me alone, alright?

[dramatic music]

[Karen] He was angry.

-I know. I know. I know. -And probably embarrassed.

I'm sorry.

What happens now?

You know, children services take over

and all the police investigate.

Where's Meg?

She's asleep.

[suspenseful music]

[Anne] I don't see why you have to go back to Italy.

We could just mail the negatives.

Mike expects me back

and I didn't want him to get suspicious.

But in two weeks...

Jamaica.

For our honeymoon.

[knocking on door]

[sighs]

[Anne thinking] Oh, Lord.

What a surprise.

-Come in. -Thank you.

[Anne thinking] Can't see someone's reaction

over the telephone, so...

Sorry to just drop in like this

but I was in the neighborhood

and I was wondering if Paige was in.

[Anne thinking] What a lame excuse.

She's at the hospital.

Oh, must have just missed her, darn.

[Anne thinking] Here goes nothing.

Did she tell you about the wedding?

[Anne thinking] She knows.

-The wedding? -Yes.

[Anne thinking] How much does she know?

-Paige? -Yes.

[Claudia thinking] No. Dracula's daughter.

She doesn't know anything. She's fishing.

Who is she marrying?

[Claudia thinking] No one if I can help it.

She accepted Greg's proposal this morning.

[Anne thinking] That cuts you out of his will.

Isn't that good news?

[Claudia thinking] She didn't know.

Well, I wanted to congratulate her in person.

[Anne thinking] Huh, a nd I'm the Queen of England.

-How sweet. -Good evening.

Hello.

[Claudia thinking] That guy again. Who is he?

Nick, this is Greg Sumner's sister.

Claudia Whittaker. I told you about her.

[Anne thinking] Remember that nosy cow.

[thinking in foreign language]

Pleased to meet you.

Claudia, this is Nick Schillace.

Schillace.

I think the Paige has mentioned you.

-You you met her in-- -He's a friend of mine.

Ah.

Well, Mr. Schillace, what a pleasure it is to meet you.

[Claudia thinking] Oh, Annie, what have you been up to?

I talked to her myself. She did not marry Nick Shillace.

Must have been another Paige Matheson.

-Are you sure? -Positive.

Alright, listen. If you hear anything juicy

about Paige and your brother give me a call.

Yeah, you'll be the first. Bye.

SGOT 32, SGPT 40

Bilirubin 1.3

White Cells 5.3

You've made remarkable progress.

-I guess the liver is a keeper. -No sign of rejection.

-It likes me. -Wait till it gets to know you.

You keep this up there's no reason you

can't live a long and happy life.

The donor was a 25-year-old Caucasian male

in excellent health, a non-drinker.

That means I can start from scratch.

Bartender, give me a double Scotch in the rocks.

Think again. How about distilled water?

-Apple juice? -He said a long and happy life.

Which means you're going to eat right,

you're going to exercise

and you're going to go to bed early.

-[chuckles] It's a miracle, doc. -What?

My mom's come back from the grave.

I thought you could use a little holiday cheer.

[Alex] Deck my halls with boughs of holly.

I didn't know you were the sentimental type.

Oh, I love Christmas.

Must be all this giving and receiving.

The final version of Paige Matheson's report

on the Cabinet.

Have a very Merry Christmas.

A copy goes to Mr. Sumner in the morning.

-Then we've got it made. -How so?

The assets are overvalued.

Depreciation is miscalculated

and... the growth projections are way off.

You should invest that all in Calloway Industries.

Thanks to you, we're going to make a k*lling.

Lochner. Jason Lochner.

-Are you a relative? -No.

Well, I'm not allowed to discuss this case with you.

Well, you know, I only want to talk to him.

-See how he's doing. -I'm sorry.

Let me have the detective who's in charge of the case, then.

Well, he'll get in touch with you if he needs to.

Look, pal, I'm the one who reported the abuse.

[shouting] I want to know where you sent Jason.

Well, I can't tell you.

-It's policy. -You creep.

[delivery man] Delivery for Paige Matheson?

-[secretary] I'll take them. -[delivery man] Thanks.

I bet they're from the old man.

I thought that when you were sick

you were supposed to get flowers.

Didn't you hear about the proposal?

No. Beauty and the Beast are finally going to be one.

"Congratulations on your marriage.

"Sincerely, Owen Buchanan, Buchanan, Rondale and McKee."

I can't believe it.

The sucking up starts already.

Some law firm trying to drum up some business.

-I'll take them in. -Thanks.

I think it's nice that Paige and Mr. Sumner

are getting married.

You think she was hell on wheels before,

wait a lil' Ms. Matheson starts throwing her weight around

as Mrs. Greg Sumner.

-[Morton laughing] -Yeah, I know what you mean.

[phone ringing in the distance]

-[Claudia] Hello. -Hi.

If you're looking for Paige, she isn't in.

-Will she be back soon? -Not until after lunch.

I tried reaching her all day yesterday and couldn't, I...

...guess she went out of town.

Paige? No, she was here.

Oh.

Well, now I feel a little embarrassed.

Maybe she's trying to avoid me.

[laughs]

I'm sure your message just got lost.

You can catch her at the hospital.

Thanks.

May I use the phone?

Sure. Just dial nine to get out.

Thank you.

[suspenseful music]

Couldn't very well have been in Las Vegas getting married.

[suspenseful music]

This is Owen Buchanan.

This is Paige Matheson's secretary.

She wanted me to call and thank you for the flowers.

Well, she's quite welcome.

I hope that she and Mr. Shillace will be quite happy.

Oh, I'm sure they will be.

Oh, and you can tell her we received

a copy of the marriage registration in the mail today.

I'll be able to transfer the money

to her account tomorrow.

Well, she'll be so happy to hear that.

Let me confirm that account number.

Central Bank.



That's it.

I imagine she was surprised

when she heard about her inheritance.

[laughs] More than you can guess.

Thank you so much. Goodbye.

[suspenseful music]

Bingo.

[Paige] I leave you alone for five minutes

and what happens?

Is this 20 questions? I got time to play now.

[sighs]

You must like staying in the hospital.

It was Carlos. He forced me to do it.

What? I mean, it's not water?

My taste buds haven't fully recovered yet.

Yeah, neither is your brain.

Hi. There you are.

Stop by to see if I was still kicking, huh?

No, I didn't come to see you at all.

I came to see Paige. I heard the good news

and I just wanted to welcome you into the family.

Congratulations.

Yeah. You're not letting Greg indulge

so soon after the operation, are you?

She keeps tempting me.

I wish you could keep her away from me.

He probably has a stash of these hidden in the room.

-I'm getting rid of this. -Good.

Some people are so cruel.

[Claudia laughs]

You know, you do have to take care of yourself.

It doesn't look like I'm going to have much chance

to do otherwise.

She's very sweet.

I'll bet you're thrilled I'm marrying her.

I am. I think you should be married.

I think a family is exactly what you need.

Who said anything about a family?

Well, she's 26, isn't she? She's gonna wanna have children.

Says who?

[Claudia laughs] Gregy.

You know, if I had a dollar for every 26-year-old woman

who said she was never having children,

but by the time she was 30 was complaining

about her biological clock running out,

do you know I'd be richer than you are.

[Claudia laughs]

Oh, don't you worry about it.

This is a great second chance for you.

[woman #2] There's a hearing scheduled with the city attorney

at 3:00 this afternoon.

It's an informal proceeding with Mr. Lochner and his son.

No spectators.

The police report with your statement will be included.

Well, I hope they throw the book at this guy, Lochner.

You know, this man using his son as a punching bag.

I appreciate your concern, Mr. MacKenzie.

You stuck your neck out and reported the incident.

I wish there were more people like you.

Now it's our job, the police, the city attorney and myself

to determine what is best for Jason.

You've done your part. He's in the system.

[knocking on door]

Yo.

May I come in?

Are you gonna give me any grief about this cigar?

-No. -Well, then you can come in.

You probably don't remember me.

-You work at the office. -Yes. I'm a research trainee.

I realize it's terribly presumptuous for me

to be here and you could throw me out

and I wouldn't hold it against you.

I've prepared a report on the proposed merger

with Calloway Industries.

I already have a report.

With all due respect, sir,

I believe those figures are inadequate

and the conclusion's way off base, as a result.

I wanted to give you a truer picture

of what you're acquiring.

Now, I realize I can lose my job for doing this

but there is so much money at stake

I felt I had to take the risk.

-I will read it. -Thank you.

-Uh, Fairgate, right? -Yes.

I... wouldn't start smiling till after I read this report.

Okay, a drum. Can you hand me a drum?

Yeah, like you want a big drum or a little drum?

A big one.

Thanks.

So, Carlos was telling me that uncle Greg

usually doesn't have a tree.

Bad memories, maybe.

He probably got lots of coal in his stockings when he was a kid.

Well, we've always had a tree and my mom just said

it wouldn't be Christmas without one.

What about you?

I was usually alone in a boarding school.

Or in a hotel with my mother.

But don't you have any other family?

Well, yeah, my grandparents used to live in the States,

but we were over in Europe, so...

Well, you're going to have family now.

Aunt Paige.

[laughs]

Yes, and you should have respect for your elders.

Otherwise you might end up with coal in your stocking.

[laughs]

Okay. Plug it in.

[Kate] Okay.

Ta-da. Look good?

[Paige] Yeah, looks great.

Okay, I'm late. Got to go.

Leave it to Greg to call a meeting from his hospital bed.

Oh, don't tell him about the tree, okay?

[shouting] I hate surprises.

I hate being misinformed.

I hate sloppy work.

Did anyone of you bother to read this report?

It stinks.

Why don't we just give Calloway a blank check?

Did anyone actually research these figures?

Throwing darts would have been more efficient.

You headed this project. Did you read this?

-I wrote it. -You wrote it?

Well, if you're interested in fiction, write a novel.

This is business. Two and two is four.

Always was four. Always will be four.

I guess we know who will be handling the family checkbook.

What are you smiling at, Mortysky?

What were you doing? Talking about a corporate takeover

with your minion Bob here?

You're supposed to be on top of this stuff.

It was consistent with the research

that Paige produced, sir.

The lowest trainee in this organization

knows more than all of you guys put together.

Here, read this. Learn something.

Can't imagine Jason is going to have a very Merry Christmas.

At least he won't have his father beating on him.

You know, as soon as I find out where his foster home is,

I'm going to let him know that he's spend Christmas

with Karen, Meg and me.

Don't you imagine his foster parents will have plans?

Alright, if not for Christmas, then the day after.

Or, New Year's Eve. You know what?

That whole week in between.

As far as you know, he's still angry at you.

I was thinking what I should get him for Christmas.

You know, I always liked those models when I was a kid.

And yeah, hey, that's it.

I could get him one of those models of the big sailing ships.

You know, like the USA Constitution

and we can work on it together.

Mack.

The kid is 15 years old.

When he thinks about models, he's not thinking about ships,

he's thinking about centerfolds.

-Frank. -That's a fact.

-How about a football? -No.

Music? Everybody loves music.

Okay, what do you think is hip?

Kingston Trio, maybe?

[laugh]

Give me a little more credit than that, will you?

I was thinking more along the lines of, you know,

Beach Boys. You know, Beatles.

No. Living Colour, U2.

Faith No More. I think they did a rap version of I Get Around .

♪ I get around ♪ ♪ I get around ♪

Fine. You know, whatever.

As long as he knows that someone cares.

[laughs]

-May I come in? -[Anne] Please.

I'm so glad you both are here.

-[Nick] Why so? -What do you want?

Well, I need two witnesses for a will.

Actually, it's... it's three wills.

I'm not sure which one I'm going to use.

You want us to witness your will?

No, not mine. Greg's.

I thought he was getting better.

Oh, he is. So if you just sign right here.

How can we witness his signature if the man is not here?

Pretend.

[laughs]

-That's ill*gal. -So is fraud.

You know...

Your father was always so eccentric, wasn't he?

I mean, imagine.

Leaving all that money to Paige

and never telling her she gets it unless she's married.

[Claudia laughs]

Oh, did you two have a small ceremony?

Oh, I bet it was just lovely.

Well, at any rate

I spoke to your state attorney, Mr. Buchanan.

Now, he said the money should be in your central bank account

number 4981173895 by tomorrow.

So, if you want to keep the money and not go to jail,

then, uh, I think you should sign these documents

without further delay.

[suspenseful music]

Need a pen?

How could you have done that to me?

[Greg] Done what?

[shouting] Humiliate me in front of everyone.

Look, if you can't take a little constructive criticism.

You were vicious and hateful.

[Greg shouting] It wasn't personal.

You had an important job to do and you dropped the ball.

Anyone who would have done that I would have pounded on.

You should have taken my feelings into account.

Okay, look, I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings.

No, you're not.

Claudia can't tell anyone about us because if she does,

we'll tell on her.

That woman is so dishonest.

[knocking on door]

No wonder Greg hates her.

[sighs]

We still have the money.

Paige Matheson.

-[Anne] I'm her mother. -Anne.

My name is Eric Thomas.

I'm from Buchanan, Rondale and McKee.

The LA office.

[Anne] Oh, well.

Uh, Mr. Thomas.

Nick Schillace.

The bridegroom. Congratulations.

Thank you.

Mr. Buchanan wanted me to come over here, personally.

Oh, how considered.

He wants you to know that in the 40 years

that Buchanan, Rondale and McKee handled your father's business

we always gave him our utmost consideration.

I'm sure you did.

He even accused Mr. Buchanan of being too conservative.

But we felt it was better to err on the side of caution.

Mr. Thomas, I'm sure you prepared a very nice speech

and you're giving it quite nicely, really,

but why don't you just...

you know, give me the check?

When Buchanan, Rondale and McKee

studied the various banking institutions

in which to place Paige's trust fund

our primary concern was finding a stable,

reliable financial organization.

Mhm.

Unfortunately, because of several bad investments, and...

...questionable junk bond transactions,

the FDIC has taken over the Kenderson Savings and loan.

What?

It's insolvent.

How much did we...?

[hesitates] How much did she lose?

Everything.

-Everything? -I'm sorry.

But surely the account was insured.

Indeed, up to $100,000.

Oh, well.

At least that's something.

Unfortunately, that money was used to cover attorneys fees.

-You're the attorney. -Yes.

And we feel terrible about the way this is all turned out.

This is criminal negligence. I'll sue.

We were simply executors of your father's estate.

We did not have any financial liability

in regard to the investment of Paige's trust fund.

What's this?

Regrettably, the $100,000 didn't completely cover our expenses.

But if you like, you can pay it off in installments.

Exactly when do you expect Paige to return?

She's not going to pay that.

I assume you'd like me to explain everything to her.

I think you've done quite enough.

[Anne] Thank you, Mr. Thomas.

Mr. Buchanan insisted I speak to your daughter in person.

I think it's better to tell her when you're not here.

I don't want her to be facing a homicide charge.

Alright.

Mr. Schillace, so long.

Buona sera.

If there's anything I can do.

Don't hesitate to call.

[slam]

We've been robbed.

[knocking on door]

-You wanted to see me? -Yes.

Come in. Shut the door.

When I head a project, all work comes through me.

Of course.

You gave Mr. Sumner a report behind my back.

It wasn't a report. It was just some information I got.

Which should have come through me.

You weren't in the office and I knew it couldn't wait.

-You went behind my back. -That wasn't my intention--

Here are the final figures on the Calloway purchase.

Thank you.

Congratulations on the promotion.

What promotion?

Mr. Sumner called from the hospital

while you were out.

Linda is going to be Associate Director

of Research and Development.

[suspenseful music]

-I don't believe it. -Believe it.

Sumner to cut us off at the knees.

What happened?

Matheson's final report must have been different

from the one that you gave me.

Sumner knew all our weaknesses.

He finessed us on every point, and Calloway is furious.

Where are you going?

The report recommended that Sumner sell off

Calloway's assets and 86 its management.

-That's terrible. -It's a smart business move.

Someone was pretty savvy.

[suspenseful music]

I guess I just underestimated Paige.

Lilimae doesn't know what to do either.

She tried getting Val to go to a doctor out there

but she refused to go.

Poor Lilimae When is Val going to be back?

-She didn't say. -h*, h*, h*.

[laughs]

Come on. How do I look? Too scary for Meg?

[laughing] You look wonderful.

Well, thank you, missus Claus.

What's that?

These are CDs for Jason, Julie said he likes music

and he's not going to have much of a Christmas, you know?

What about my kids if Val didn't come back?

[sighs]

[clears throat] Where's the tree?

Oh, I forgot.

-Dad. -I'm sorry.

-Well, there's still time. -No, not tonight.

-We have to get it tonight. -I'm too tired.

You call this Christmas?

No, it doesn't feel like Christmas to me.

Wait, so we're just going to forget about this altogether?

So mom's gone, so we don't celebrate? Is that it?

Julie, you...

Julie, you can decorate it if you want.

[slams door]

[knocking on door]

[Paige] Who is it?

-Carlos. Hi. -Miss Matheson.

Mr. Sumner said it was very important

that you got this right away.

-Thank you. Merry Christmas. -Merry Christmas.

[suspenseful music]

Wow. Very impressive.

[Linda] Hi. Isn't this great?

I wish I had an office this nice.

Perks of management.

-What's this? -I can never wait to give gifts.

I have to give them as soon as I buy them.

Michael, it's wonderful,

But I don't have yours yet.

-You know what I really want? -What?

I want you to marry me on New Year's Eve.

I can't think of a better way to start the new year.

You're going to think I'm so silly.

No, I won't.

Well, I've always wanted to be a June bride

you know, with a big wedding and everything.

And when we get married, I want it to be absolutely perfect.

It will be.

What do you say we go home and practice for the honeymoon?

You go on ahead.

I want to stay here and put my office together

just a little bit more.

[indistinct chatter on PA]

I miss you already.

I don't know if I can leave you.

[laughs] Don't be so Italian.

I'm worried about you.

Don't be.

I'll manage.

When I strike it rich, I call.

We'll get married again in this time.

Now I'm a romantic.

You're one.

Ciao, amore.

Ciao, Nick.

♪ Have yourself a merry little Christmas ♪

♪ Let your heart be light ♪

♪ From now on ♪

♪ Our troubles will be out of sight ♪

♪ Have yourself a merry little Christmas ♪

♪ Make the Yuletide g*y ♪

♪ From now on our troubles ♪

♪ Will be miles away ♪

♪ Here we are ♪

♪ As in olden days ♪

♪ Happy golden days of yore ♪

♪ Faithful friends who are dear to us ♪

♪ Gather near to us once more ♪

♪ Through the years ♪

♪ We all will be together ♪

♪ If the fates allow ♪

♪ Hang the shining star ♪

♪ Upon the highest ♪

♪ Bough ♪

♪ And have yourself ♪

♪ A merry little Christmas night ♪

♪ Faithful friends ♪

♪ Who are dear to us ♪

♪ Gather near to us ♪

♪ Once more ♪

♪ Have yourself ♪

♪ A merry little Christmas ♪

♪ Make for you the Yuletide g*y ♪

♪ From now on our troubles will be ♪

♪ Miles away ♪

♪ Here we are ♪

♪ As in olden days ♪

♪ Happy golden days of yore ♪

♪ Faithful friends who are dear to us ♪

♪ Gather near to us once more ♪

They just returned Jason to his father. Come here, Meg.

♪ Hang a shining star upon the highest ♪

♪ Bough ♪

♪ And have yourself ♪

♪ A merry little Christmas night ♪

♪ Through the years ♪

♪ We all will be together ♪

♪ If the fates allow ♪

♪ Hang the shining star upon the highest ♪

♪ Bough ♪

♪ And have yourself ♪

♪ A merry little ♪

♪ Christmas ♪

You don't have to go in there.

♪ Night ♪♪

[male narrator] Next on Knots Landing...

You're sending your kid back home to a father who beats him.

Our job is to help the ones at greatest risk.

Jason Lochner doesn't appear to be one of them.

Read this over.

And sign it before we march down the aisle.

A prenuptial agreement?

All grown-ups have them these days.

Feeling at home?

Oh, I was looking for some tape.

Like hell you were.

[Val] Betsy, come on, we're going home!

Val, you're not taking those kids anywhere

-Out of my way, Gary. -They're not safe with you.

Knock it off!

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