Miracle in Motor City (2021)

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♪ Dashing through the snow ♪

♪ Yeah, wee ♪

♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪

♪ Ha ♪

♪ O'er fields we go ♪

♪ Laughing all the way ♪

♪ Bells on bobtails ring, yeah ♪

♪ Making spirits bright ♪

♪ What fun it is
to ride and sing ♪

♪ A sleighing song tonight ♪

♪ Oh, I said Jingle Bells ♪

Mommy Amber,

this Christmas is gonna be
the greatest!

My mom always said,

a great tree and great music
makes the season.

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪

Hang that bit over there, yeah?

The tree looks beautiful!

You know it, Girl.

Hmm! Ahem.

♪ Jingle Bells ♪

Can you believe I've had this

ever since I was your age?

Yes!

I used to cover
our tree with it,

but this is all that's left.

No matter how many
new decorations I get,

I always leave room for

a little piece of tradition.

What's tradition?

Something you carry with you
your whole life

because it has special
meaning to you.

Is all of this tradition?

Oh, yes.

Uh, decorating the tree,

uh, hot chocolate...

Listening to the Motown
Christmas album?

Oh, on a very old
record player I got

a hundred Christmases ago.

You know, when I was
a little girl,

we used to decorate the tree,

snuggle up by the fire.

My dad, he'd fall asleep,

and my mom and I,

we'd watch
"Miracle on th Street."

That was our favorite.

Are we gonna watch it tonight?!

Hmmm. It's tradition!

Okay, smarty!

Yay! High five! Yes!

Thank you, God, for Mommy Amber

and for letting me stay with her

until I get a forever home.

She is really the best
Christmas gift ever.

Amen. Amen.

All right, kiddo.

Good night.

Good night.

Good night.

Rev. People like to say

"we're counting down the days."

Well, let's talk about that.

Y'all know sweet little Lily.

Lily's been with my daughter
for five months

and she's spent half that time

counting down to Christmas.

Well, here we are,

just two weeks before
the big day.

What do you think Mary was doing

two weeks before Christmas?

Getting ready to board
a donkey to Bethlehem?

Yes.

But like any mother-to-be,

I imagine she was counting down
to the big day.

The day when she would bring
her precious son

into the world.

Think about the hardship
she had to endure

giving birth to our Lord
and Savior,

and ask yourself,

what will you be doing
with your two weeks

before Christmas?

On Christmas day...

and beyond...

what gift will you give
to the world?

To your closest friends?
Your family?

To the one person
who needs you the most?

What gift will you give
this Christmas?

♪ Angels we have heard on high ♪

♪ Sweetly singing
o'er the plains ♪

♪ And the mountains in reply ♪

♪ Echoing their joyous strains ♪

♪ Glo-o-o ♪

♪ O-o-o-o ♪

♪ -O-o-ria ♪

I heard you up there,
big brother,

calling folks out.

"What are you gonna do
with your two weeks"

"before Christmas?"

And...?!

Well, I'm doing
what I always do.

I'm putting on
the Christmas pageant.

Hmm, you know Glenda Harris
is always on point!

Lily's gonna be
in the pageant this year!

Mm-hmm!
I'm singing "Silent Night!"

Her very first solo!

Aw, yes.

You're gonna be amazing.

Do you think the pageant's
gonna bring in enough

for the roof repairs, Sis?

I promised you that we would
have a new roof

for the centennial celebration

and we will!

Well, let me know
if you want help, Auntie.

Amber, your mom and I
started this pageant

when we were in college.

Since she passed over,
it's been up to me

to keep the tradition going

and I have remained

one thousand percent
committed to that...

Oh.

Mm-mm, didn't Pastor say
no phones at the table?

Hush boy. My baby's calling.

Hey, Elaine! Oh... Melvin?

That was a great message
today, Pastor.

Thank you.
Yeah, he only slept through

like half of it.

Just like
when we were in school?

Elaine had the twins! What?!

Uh huh! Two weeks early?!

Yes. What?!

Ha, ha!

I gotta go to Texas.
She's gonna need her mama.

Um, what do I-
what do I need to do?

I'll book a flight. Right.

Ham can drive you
to the airport.

Um, I, I'm a grandma y'all!
I'm a grandma!

Oh!

Aw! Oh, my goodness.

She got me, she got me.
Come on, I gotta go.

Wait! What about the pageant?!

Oh.

I can do it.

Uh, are-are you sure, Amber?

I know how your schedule gets

and being a social worker
is not always about

nine to five.
True, but I took time off

for the holidays, so I'm good.

Besides, I've watched you
and mom all these years.

Just give me a to-do list

and I'll take care
of everything.

Okay, but just do
what I tell you.

Nothing more, nothing less.

Got it! I mean it.

Auntie, I got you. Go!
Okay, bye!

Mwah!

Okay, I'm gone y'all.
Nicole, save me some pie.

No promises. Wonderful!

Thanks for staying to help, Dad.

I had no idea
how much work went into

this Christmas pageant.

Your aunt is a tough act
to follow.

I know!

I just need something big.

Something special...

so that we can raise
all the money in one pop.

And Mt. Joy can look good
for her hundredth birthday.

Exactly.

Mommy Amber,

has Motown Records been around
for a hundred years too?

Uh oh, first your mom,

then you, now Lily?

Heh, the Motown love is real.
Mm-hmm.

Mom was all about Diana Ross

and the Supremes, remember?

Oh, I remember.

And you like Smokey Robinson!

See, Dad,
my girl knows what's up.

You should play some of his
songs at the Christmas Pageant.

Oh my gosh.
That's actually a great idea!

The pageant should be inspired
by Motown Christmas music!

That would be a nice spin. Yes!

Even if people don't know
Mt. Joy, they know Motown.

That's the special hook!

Lily, you are a genius!
You know that?

I know.

Come here, Sweetie. Aw.

Thanks again for coming,
Deaconess Jones.

You know, I used to sing
background for Marvin

back in the day.

Everybody in Detroit
sang background for somebody

back in the day.
Well, I'm just saying,

that if we're going to go
with this Motown theme,

we should actually pull in
some church members

who actually sang for Motown.
Or better yet,

get a famous Motown artist

to make an appearance!

Now that would be nice!

I vote for Smokey! Oh!

Oh yes! That sounds great,

but how are we gonna get
Smokey Robinson

to our church on Christmas Eve?

Oh, come on, Nicole!

You know I always have
the perfect plan.

Ooh.

I do not have the perfect plan.

I called Smokey's publicist,
his agent, his manager,

they said that he's booked solid

and there's no way he can
squeeze in another appearance.

Well, at least you tried.

Only other option is...
Find someone else?

No. Go around his people

and get straight to Smokey.

Told you. What?

She told me you were gonna
latch onto this

like a pit bull.
Just like in middle school.

Remember when you wrote
a letter to the principal

asking her to add
chocolate milk to the menu

and she said no?
And then you and Eddie

staged a sit in until
they met your demands?

What, everybody loves
chocolate milk.

Oh. Looks like you
ran out of glitter.

Here, let me grab some.

We have a situation
on our hands.

Amber is not gonna rest
until we get Smokey.

Which means we're not gonna
rest until we get Smokey.

We need to call for back up.

Yeah. Someone whose-who goes
all crazy over this stuff

like she does.

Eddie Root!

This is a nice one.

Uh, I don't think
that's how you hold it.

Is that how you hold it?

May I?

Yes. Please. Hey. How you doin'?

Good. You good?

Okay, you just
hold it like that.

That's perfect.
And then you just strum.

There you go. Yeah.
What do you think, Baby?

I'm no baby! I'm six years old!

Well, I was a whole
six years old

when my uncle taught me
how to play guitar and piano.

Hmm.

Yeah, you just strum.

Move your fingers around
a little bit.

Yeah, there you go,
that's perfect.

So, I'll leave you to it.
And uh,

as a Christmas bonus, I'll
throw in three free lessons.

Oh, thank you. Yes! Okay?

Yeah. Okay.

You like it?

Oh, two calls in a row.
This must be good!

I don't have much time.
Yeah, that makes two of us.

The church wants
Smokey Robinson to come

to the Christmas Pageant
because we have a leaky roof

and next year is our centennial

and I know you used to play
with Smokey back in the day

so, I was hoping maybe you
could pull like a one-two...

Whoa, whoa, whoa, first of all,

I didn't play with Smokey.
My uncle did.

Okay. I just tagged along
with him.

I was like -years-old.
You didn't keep in touch?

Who doesn't keep in touch
with Smokey Robinson?

Are you serious?
Eddie. I'm desperate here.

Come on, man,
help a brother out.

Make some calls.

Please.

Okay, okay,
I guess I could try to find

one of Uncle Acer's old
bandmates.

Hey, that's my dude! Okay.

Let me know what he says. Peace!

Hey, Ham, how is Am...

Hey. Ah, okay. All right.

I'll pick it up later.
Okay, good choice.

Thanks.

Is he coming?!
He's gonna make some calls

and then get back to me.
Ham! Noooo!

He needs to come to Detroit
so he and you-know-who

can work on this together.

Wait, so this isn't just
about him getting Smokey?

Of course not!
Why would you think that?

Um, well, because?

Ham, do I have to spell
everything out?

I mean, yeah it would
probably help.

Really, Ham? Eddie, Amber.

Oh. You're right. Okay.

I'll call him back.

Dude, I have not
had the chance to...

Change of plans.
You gotta come to Detroit.

We need your help
with the pageant.

I thought I was helping
with Smokey.

Well, you can help more
when you're here.

Detroit in December? Hard pass.

Why do I get the feeling that
you're up to something, Ham?

No, no. I just um...

okay you're gonna
make me say it?

I miss you, bro.

Christmases haven't been
the same since you left.

You good? Yeah.

Yeah.

All right. Too much?

I have some time off
for the holidays.

All right, let's go. Okay.

Yeah um,

I guess I could hang out
for a few days.

Wait... you serious? Yeah.

It's about time I came home.
Yes!

Okay, great yeah, you can stay
with me and Nicole.

Oh uh, sorry,
one more thing man:

you still good at making
wreaths?

♪ It's time for the fire

Okay. Okay.

So, you take the wreath. Yeah.

You hang it on Ms. Clara's door.

Uh-huh. She'll come outside,

Yeah. and she'll see

a nice surprise.
Like a present from Santa.

Exactly. You ready?
Come on, okay. Sh-sh-sh.

♪ Up on the tree we'll be
hanging all the trimmings ♪

Okay.

♪ We'll be hanging
all the trimmings ♪

Okay. Eeee! Okay, come on.

♪ Santa knows
what he'll be bringing ♪

Oh. Oh.

♪ 'Cause he'll be bringing ♪

♪ You for me, me for you,
you for me ♪

Why thank you, Lily!

Th-this is lovely.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Ms. Clara.
Aw, Merry Christmas.

♪ And I know what
he'll be bringin' ♪

♪ 'Cause he'll be bringin' ♪

♪ You for me, me for you ♪

Oh, I have some news!

We have sold
of our seats.

Oh! And our online sales

are picking up like crazy!
Great, but um...

As soon as people heard
that Smokey Robinson

is gonna make an appearance
well oh...

Deaconess Jones, I don't
think we should tell people

he's coming.
Nothing is confirmed.

Should I pull his picture
from our social media pages?

Yes. Oh well.

Then maybe I'll say uh,

"featuring a special appearance
from a Motown Great."

Uh, don't know
about that either.

Guys, we need...
A Christmas miracle!

Eddie Root!

Ha, ha! Eddie!

What a surprise!
Dude, you just called.

Welcome home, Eddie! Hey.

Oh, my goodness.
Good to see you.

How ya doin'?
Heh, heh! Eddie Root.

Hey you.

Wow! This is a surprise.

Yeah.

What brings you back to Detroit?

Uh, Ham called me,
but apparently,

you weren't supposed
to know about that.

Apparently.

Yeah, he said something
about a fundraiser

and Smokey Robinson
and how he needed my help.

But he mentioned
everything except you.

Well, this is
my dad's church so...

Right. Right. Ah.

Oh, I just forgot my uh...

this.

You look great!

Thank you.

You too. Thanks.

Very... artsy. Hmm.

So, how long are you in town?

I'm just playing it by ear.

You? Yeah!

Nah!

Yeah.

You know, the whole way here,
I was practicing

what I'd say when I saw you...

And?

Well, the first thing
that came to my mind was...

Wanna get a burger?

Is it me or did these
burgers get smaller?

I'm not sure.
I haven't been here in years.

Are you serious?

This was our spot! Mm-hmm.

And this was our booth.

Wow. Christmas Eve, .

You were there, and I was here.

Smokey was playing
in the background.

Right, right. And...

I asked you to be my girl.
And you said yes and we...

Wait a second...

Wow.

So how ya been, Eddie?

You know, the last time
we were here you told me

you were off to LA,

uh, New York, London.

Yeah, that uh, that didn't
go according to plan.

I um, I moved to Atlanta,

then Austin,
and then uh, New Orleans,

and I'm working in a music
store in the French Quarter.

Hmm.

Yeah, yeah, flexible hours,
you know.

Allows me to pick up gigs.

Sounds perfect for you.

Yeah. So, what about you?

You still trying to save
the world?

Still trying.

I love being a social worker.

Helping families, kids.

That means a lot to me. Yeah.

Oh sh**t! Um...

you know, I hate to cut
this short. I have to...

Oh.

Why don't you come over later?

There's someone I'd like
for you to meet.

Sure. Yeah. I'd love that.

Uh, -ish? Same address?

Yep. Okay. I'll see you then.

It's nice seeing you, Eddie.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Really good
to see you too, Amber.

Okay.

Okay. Uh...

You okay, Mommy Amber?

Yes, I'm fine. Why?

You seem nervous.

Nope, mommy is just getting
ready for a meeting.

Can I work on the shoeboxes
for the children's home?

Yes, the wrapping paper's
in the closet.

Please tell me that's
the exact same wreath

you made when we were kids.

It is the exact same wreath.

Come on in.

Thanks. Mm-hmm.

Mommy Amber!

Oh, hello!

Hi.

Meet Lily.

I toyed with the idea
of being a foster mom,

but I didn't think I was ready.

Until I met Lily.

You know, she was only supposed
to stay with me

for a couple of weeks.

It's been five months.

She seems like a really
great kid.

Oh. She is such a blessing,
Eddie.

You know, just taking it
a day at a time.

Mm, since when?

The Amber Dupont I know
would have planned

this kid's college
graduation party by now.

Well, this Amber Dupont

just wants to find
the perfect family

for the perfect little girl.

So, Smokey Robinson. Yes.

Any leads?
No, but between the two of us

I mean, we should be able
to come up with something.

I mean, we always did,
didn't we?

I mean, you were always
my favorite duet partner.

Just know I still sing off key.

And one of the things
I love about you.

I mean...

I'll make some calls, and uh,

I'll try to track down
some folks.

Great.

So, is there anything else
that I can help you with...

pageant-wise? Um, yeah!

I do need to choose kids

for the nativity scene
re-enactments.

I've got a ton of photos

and I have no idea
where to start.

I can help.

We could do it now if you want.

Well, Lily and I,
we have to work

on her shepherd's costume.
Oh. Okay.

No worries.
But I guess we could do both.

I mean, we did invent
the art of multitasking.

That we did.

All right, kiddo. All done.

Now go run to the bathroom
and try it on.

Okay. All right.

Hey Amber,
I think we have a cast.

Yes!

♪ Our own Christmas dream ♪

Oh. Yeah, so.

She's adorable. Mm-hmm.

Yeah, she's great, she's great.

Um, he's charming.

This little guy, he's
a little charmer.

Look at me, guys!

Oh, my goodness!

The cutest little shepherd
I have ever seen!

I second that emotion!
Right here, kiddo! Mm!

We need to have our own
handshake.

Yeah.

Like that? But yeah, like...

Uh, and you gotta go
backwards too right,

then I'm gonna come like this.
Boom, boom,

do a little shimmy. Yeah.

You know, a little shake. Yeah.

And then... All right,

enough fooling around, you two.
Come on.

We gotta finish this up.
All right, how about...

we tie this one like this.
Do you want a bow?

Yeah. Okay.

Thanks for coming.

I think it'll be next Christmas
before Ham gets around

to getting us a tree.

Figure I'd surprise
Nicole this year.

You're a good man,
Charlie Brown!

And what about you, Linus?

We got Smokey Robinson on deck?
Not yet.

But uh, Amber and I are gonna
work on that though.

Hmm. You always do.

You and Amber.

You know I must say, I am
quite surprised you came home.

Even after my impassioned plea.

Well, you said you needed help.

Okay, I was starting
to miss home.

But you know...

Yeah, I get it.

Everyone thought you were
gonna go off

and become a big star
and you didn't. So.

Wow! Just rip the band-aid off.

Last I recall,
he wanted to travel the world.

And I wanted to stay in
Detroit to be a social worker.

It was mutual.

And then, the second time, he...

well, he still wanted
to travel the world

but you wanted to get married
and start a family.

Yeah, but he wasn't ready.

You know, I left here
with a big dream

and now I'm back, empty handed.

You know we don't care
about that, right?

I do.

You know, I gave up a lot
for my dream.

A future with Amber...

family...

Well, she has Lily so,

you know, if she's happy,
I'm happy.

I'm just gonna make a couple
calls while you do this.

What's it like seeing him
after three years?

I mean, it was,
it was, it was fine.

It's-it's fine. It's fine.

Girl, if you say "fine"
one more time...

It was good to see him, okay?

He's, he seems at peace.

Hello, this message
is for J.J. West,

this is Eddie Root,
Acer Root's nephew.

Um, look I was wondering
if you could give me a call.

I was... could really use your
help with something.

You know, I'm gonna,
I'm gonna go, you got this?

Yeah. Okay.

Oh! Oh, hey!

Wait, what are you doing here?

Oh, Ham is surprising
Nicole with a tree.

Don't tell me.

Oh my gosh.

Uh, I, um, I left a message
for my uncle's old bandmate.

Uh, well like, I hope
that's still his number,

but he might be able
to help us get Smokey.

Oh. Cool.

Well, I called a friend
at the radio station,

and I told her to keep
an eye out.

Oh. Great. We're gonna get him.

Yes.

Hey Eddie.

Oh. Don't tell Nicole. Or Ham.

See ya back at the ranch. Okay.

Sorry.

Here we go.

Oh, snap!

Okay, whoever has
the best decorated tree,

ahem, me and Ham,

get to relax while the losers...

Amber and Nicole, entertain us.

Listen man, no offense,

but I am awful at decorating
trees,

and I've seen your handiwork
and you're no better,

so, I don't know
if that's a good idea.

Okay, so let's make it
interesting.

Me and Ham against
Amber and Eddie.

That way at least one of you
bums has a chance of winning.

Okay. Okay. All right, cool.

Let's do it. Okay.

Well, what say you,

oh wise and powerful
Christmas Tree Contest Judge?

I say...

the losers have to dance
to a song

that I get to pick!
Ooh, good one, Lily!

Okay, Madam Judge,
why don't you run off.

We'll call you when we're done.

Okay, Joneses, get your
dancing shoes ready!

Mm-hmm,
'cause you're going down!

Mm. We'll see about that.

Yeah. I-I wouldn't hang
that there.

That tree looks weak.

Eddie, Amber is carrying
you over there.

Hope you two are ready to dance.

You are going down, Root!

That tree's got no style.

♪ The smell of mama's
Christmas cookies ♪

Hmmm?

♪ And the bells
on an open sleigh ♪

Loser. Let's play!

Just don't cry
when Lily picks our tree.

♪ And I could see those
twinkling lights ♪

Come on, Lily. Look hard now.

♪ And every street lined
with decorations ♪

Sorry.

Kindergarten crafts.
Kindergarten.

So.

By unanimous decision...

the winner of the tree
decorating contest is...

this one!

What?! Lily! I mean, come on!

Mm-hmm. Lily knows what's up.

So um, I hope you learned
how to dance

while in New Orleans, Root.

You two got those
costumes on yet?

Get in here!

♪ Oh yeah Okay.

♪ Candles burnin' low Hey. Okay.

♪ Lots of mistletoe Okay.

Hey, bring it, Santa! Get it!

♪ Everywhere we go ♪

♪ Choirs singin' carols
Bring it, Santa!

Nice moves! Santa!

You all got moves! Okay.

♪ All these things and more ♪

♪ All these things and more ♪

Ooh! Well done, well done.

♪ That's what Christmas means
to me, my love ♪

♪ That's what Christmas means
to me, my love ♪

♪ Whoa yeah Ha, ha, yeah ♪

♪ And you know I mean
Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

The competition
for roles was stiff.

We want you to know
that whatever happens

we are very proud of you.

And you should never
give up on your dream

of starring in a Christmas
Pageant in the future.

It was a tough decision.

Nah, not really.
You're all going through!

Good job. Eh, so proud of you.

There ya go. Good stuff.

Woo-hoo! Good stuff.

That was fun.

Hey, you remember
how stoked we were

when we got into the high
school Christmas pageant?

Uh-huh.

Yeah, you were Joseph
and I was Mary.

Yep. We k*lled it. Hello?!

Oh um, I'm sorry.

My friend from the radio
station she just text me:

Smokey's in Detroit!

What? Mm-hmm.

He's gonna be interviewed
during the to shift.

We have to catch him
on his way in.

And not let him leave until
he commits to our fundraiser.

And kidnap him if he says no.

Or not. We don't have to do
all that.

Come on, silly!

♪ The first snow was fallin' ♪

Hmm.

♪ Sleigh bells are callin' ♪

♪ And I just wanna
be here with you ♪

I'll be back.

♪ Children are singin' ♪

♪ But this year is bringin'
me the blues ♪

Smokey is not here.

♪ Now I stand here alone ♪

What?

Do you know that interview
that was supposed to happen

at o'clock? Yeah.

Well, it happened at A.M..

Looking for someone?

What? No.

I was just noticing that we
have a great turnout today.

Rev. Before we get into
today's message,

we'd like to bless you with one
more song from our choir.

Joining them would be
a young man

that I've known
since he was a boy.

We're just tickled
to have him home.

Come on out here, Eddie.

Hi, everybody.

It's good to be home.

It's good to be back at Mt. Joy.

This place holds so many
special memories for me.

This song I sang at my
very first Christmas pageant.

I guess I did a good job
because it caught the attention

of the prettiest girl in school.

♪ The First Noel ♪

♪ The Angels did say ♪

♪ Was to certain poor
shepherds ♪

♪ In fields where they lay ♪

♪ In fields where they lay ♪

♪ Keeping their sheep ♪

♪ On a cold winter's night ♪

♪ That was so deep ♪

♪ Noel, Noel ♪

♪ Noel, Noel ♪

♪ Born is the King ♪

♪ Of Israel ♪

♪ They looked up ♪

♪ And saw a star ♪

Smokey Robinson used
to pop up all over town

when I was a kid. Right?

And now he's gone ghost.

Sister Palmer saw him
in Greek Town.

Mm-hmm, and Brother Perry
saw him at a Pistons game.

So, he's just roaming around
Detroit like nobody's business?

If anybody can find
Smokey Robinson,

it's you and Eddie.

Well Dad, it's not like
we haven't tried.

He's always two steps
ahead of us.

Well, you're four steps
behind Deaconess Jones.

'Cause she's a ticket-selling
machine!

Yeah, and if we don't
find Smokey, we might have

to give back all that money
she brought in.

Okay, so what are we
supposed to do?

Go to all of Smokey Robinson's
favorite places in Detroit

hoping that we'll run into him?

Yeah!

We do sorta know his
favorite places in Detroit.

Most of them are our
favorite places too.

Lily, how would you like
to go on a little adventure

with Eddie and me? Yay!

All right.

Let's go find Smokey.

It's gonna take a miracle.

A kid after my own heart.

I know exactly where to start.

Hitsville!

I can't believe we
missed Smokey and what's worse,

I've been promising her
that we would come,

but the one day we do,
it's closed.

I totally forgot
it's not open on Sundays.

Yeah, me too.

But I know what will
cheer her up.

Let's go, kiddo!

Hey! Wait for me!

Don't worry, Lily,
we'll come back another time.

This was "the" spot
in high school.

Every Friday night.

It's a yummy spot!

Ham would devour four or five
of these in one sitting.

Mm-hmm.

What else did you guys
like to do?

Well, on a typical
Friday night...

We'd start here... And then...

What? Ah okay!

I remember what came next!
Mm-hmm.

What? Tell me!

Might be more fun
if we show you. Hmm?

Mm-hmm. Yeah. Okay.

Come on, let's go. Let's go.

I've never been skating before!

Oh, well, we might
have to add this

to the list of our
Christmas traditions.

Okay. There you go.

So, how is New Orleans?
You like it?

N'Awlins is cool.
I'm gonna go watch.

But I... I miss Detroit.

But not enough to come back.

I thought about it a few times.

Ah. I guess I was uh...

I was scared.

Of what?

What I would find...

or who I would find...

with you.

That sounds weird
after three years.

No. No weirder than me
trying to pry info from Ham

or stalk your social media.

Neither of which
turned up a thing.

Well, what do you wanna know?

Okay. Did you find
what you were looking for?

In some ways, yes.

But...

I didn't find what I wanted.

How do I look?
Oh. Perfect! Let's do this!

Are we still gonna
look for Smokey Robinson?

Oh, of course.

After you learn how to skate!

Come on, let's go! Let's go.

You got it? Yeah.

Woo-hoo!

Yeah, so you put one foot
in front of the next.

Just like that. Oh! Oh! Oh!
There you go. There you go.

We're gonna go right over there.

Okay, yeah.

Yay! Yay!

Good job! High five. High five!

Oh yeah. Let me get one.

♪ Silent night ♪

♪ Holy night ♪

♪ All is calm ♪

♪ And all is bright ♪

♪ Round yon virgin ♪

♪ Mother and child ♪

♪ Holy infant ♪

♪ So tender and mild ♪

♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪

♪ Ooh-ooh ♪

♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪

♪ Silent night ♪

She's knocked out.

Ah, oh, busy day, right.

But uh, still no Smokey.

Yeah. Everybody's meeting
at the church tomorrow

to build sets and decorate.

Ugh, I know I'm gonna be
bombarded with questions.

Well, I mean, I could,
I could come too.

I'll have your back.

Thanks. I... I appreciate that.

Yeah. We're gonna find him.

You know what everybody says...
If anybody can do it,

Eddie and Amber can.
That's right.

Well, I guess I better go.

You know...

even though we didn't
find Smokey,

today was nice.

Yeah, it was.

Okay. I can see myself out.

Sweet dreams. Good night.

Okay. Do we have enough material

to make the rest of
the nativity costumes?

Yes, your aunt took care
of that before she left.

What about the wood
and the paint for the manger?

Ha, perfect!

We have to come up
with another plan.

Maybe go for someone else
besides Smokey?

We want Smokey.
We'll get Smokey.

Okay. We'll figure
something out.

Root! Root!

Attention, everyone!

We have seats left!

And we've raised $

from online sales.

And with the matching funds,
that takes us to $ , !

We're almost there!

You see what you
would have missed

if you stayed in New Orleans?

Yeah.

Guys. I just got an email
from Smokey's office!

Yes! What does it say?

Well, it's not his personal
email; I'm on the mailing list.

Okay, so, what'd they say?
Guess who's kicking off

the Twelve Days of Caroling
at the Mall?!

No way! When? Today!

What time? Now!

Well at least minutes ago.

So, he's probably still
there. Let's go!

Okay. Wait, wait, wait!
What about Lily!?

We'll take care of Lily. Go!
Okay!

Ah, missed him again!

He still should
be around, right?

Let's check
the back parking lot!

Oh, uh, this way! Right! Right.

Here we go! We love you, Smokey!

We love you!

It's always great to be home!

I see him.
He's talking to reporters.

And I'm so grateful
for the love and support

everyone has given me
all these years.

Wow, he looks awesome. Come on.

There's no love
like Motown love.

Welcome home, Smokey!

Merry Christmas to you
and your families

and have a happy,
happy New Year!

Smokey! Smokey!

Huh.

Hmm.

You know, I had a pretty
cool surprise for you,

but I can see that you're
not in the mood

for surprises right now.

This is no time for jokes
Eddie. We need a plan B.

I know. I know.
But in the meantime...

What's this?

You know, I was gonna
wait a couple of days but...

you just look so pitiful so...

Eddie. I...

I can't believe you did this.

Motown Museum?

Lily looked so disappointed
the other day, you know,

so, I just figured...

Oh. That is so sweet.

Thank you. You're welcome.

Um, there's only two.

Yeah, well, I didn't wanna
assume you know...

Yeah. Of course. I mean, I...

I mean, if you have
something else to do it's...

No!

Are you extending a formal
invitation? Because...

if you are,
I wholeheartedly accept!

So, what are the odds
Lily is gonna be stoked?

Very stoked. Cool.

Thank you. Good.

You know, you're welcome.
It's gonna be fun.

In ,

Mr. Gordy Berry Jr.
Founded the record company

that became "Motown".

The exhibit gives a voice

to how the power of music
inspired greatness,

broke barriers
and united people.

What does that mean?

Motown was never
just about music.

It's a celebration

of Black culture, art and life.

People everywhere, all races,

from all over the world,

still cherish the music that
was made in this very building.

Look, it's Smokey! Oh yeah.

That's when he was playing
with The Miracles.

♪ Da doo ♪

Right there is where our man,
Smokey Robinson, would sit

while singers were jamming
right here in Studio A.

Mommy Amber,
why do you and Eddie

like Smokey Robinson so much?

Well, um, Eddie and I,

we met in middle school.

I was on a committee to help
organize a Christmas pageant.

I was in the school choir.

The choir director asked
Eddie to sing

"The First Noel"
for the pageant...

That's the song
you sang at church!

Yeah, but I told her
I would only do it

if I could sing Smokey
Robinson's version

of the Motown Christmas album?

Which I loved

because my parents they played
it all the time?

Amber heard me rehearsing...

And we bonded over Smokey...

And you fell in love!

Come on...

I hope you two had a good time?

It was the best day ever!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I wanna sing like you
and the Motown singers one day.

You're gonna be better
than all of us.

Oh! Oh!

Eh. Eh. Oh.

Aww.

Wow! A -year-old
who appreciates Motown.

You hit the jackpot, Amber.

Tell me about it.

What?

You just seem like a proud mama.

You know, sometimes
I forget she's not my kid.

If I ever had any doubts
about being a mother,

she's erased them all.

Well...

So I'll talk to you tomorrow?

Night! Night.

Hmm.

Yeah, and guess what,

we even saw where they recorded
songs and stuff,

Grandpa Dupont! It was lit!

Hello?

Hey. I'm good, how about you?

Um, sure, no problem. What's up?

The Baileys. Yeah.

I think they considered
adoption...

They want to adopt Lily?

Dear God, please bless
my awesome family -

Mommy Amber,

Grandpa Dupont,

Aunt Nicole,

Uncle Ham,

Eddie, and everyone
at Mt. Joy Church

and please bless Mom and Dad
in Heaven.

Amen.

Good night.

Oh, and God,

I know Mommy Amber
isn't my real mommy,

but if You get a chance
to give me a new mommy,

please make her just
like Mommy Amber.

Amen.

Good night. Good night.

What's up, Kiddo?

Every house on the block
is decorated outside

except for ours. Oh.

I know, Sweetie.

Look, as soon as I get this
Smokey Robinson stuff...

plus, we can't put up all those
Christmas lights ourselves.

We need help.

Uh, somebody order some elves

for a little Christmas
decorating?

Surprise!

♪ Baby we... ♪

♪ I'll be there for Christmas ♪

♪ Ooh ooh ooh ♪

♪ I said, I'll be there
for Christmas ♪

♪ Baby, baby,
I'll soon be on my way ♪

♪ Yeah, I'm comin',
I'm comin' your way ♪

High five.

♪ Baby, hitch a ride
on Santa's sleigh ♪

One, two, three...

Wooo! Yay!

Rev. So what's left to
do for the pageant, baby girl?

Anything I can help you with?
Nope.

Everything is pretty much
under control.

We do need someone to dress up
like Santa though.

Again.

Oh, come on. Come on, guys.

I mean you have been getting
in shape all year, babe.

Ooh.

Hmm... Oh wow.

Well, I would get the
smallest stocking, right?

I hope you had a good time.

Oh my gosh, always. Aww.

Drew. Take care, brother.
Be safe.

Aw, bye Daddy, I love you.

I love you, Sweetheart.

Young man. Yes, yes.

Always good to see you.
Always good to see you too.

Who wants to help me finish
the shoe boxes?

I'm glad you came to Detroit
for Christmas, Eddie.

Me too.

I'll bet your mommy and daddy
are happy to see you.

Well, my mommy and daddy um,

they're in the military

and they retired overseas

so I don't get to see them
that much.

We moved around a lot
when I was a kid.

Where did you spend Christmases?

So many different places
I can't remember.

But it's nice to have a place
to hang my stocking this year.

Hey.

Hey, I bet you didn't know
my uncle played guitar

for Smokey Robinson.

No way! Yes way!

He used to drag me around
to all of his

rehearsals and gigs.
I saw Smokey all the time.

All right you two,
it's getting late.

It's time for this one
to go to bed.

Awww mannnn! Well, come here.

I'll come in
and tuck you in, okay?

Okay. All right.

Oh...

She's the best.

Hey.

Hey.

You wanna tell me
what's going on?

For months,

I waited for the right family
to come along.

And these people are that?

Definitely.

They would make a great
family for Lily.

But you don't want
to let her go.

I want what's best for her.

What about what's best for you?

Can you see yourself
without her?

I can't believe I'm having
this conversation with you.

We never saw eye-to-eye
on stuff like this.

It doesn't mean that I don't
want you to be happy.

Look, I had a vision
for my life.

And so did you.

You can have all these
hopes and dreams, right?

And you think they're meant
for you,

but they don't always work out
the way you envision them.

"In his heart a man plans
his course,"

"but the Lord determines
his steps."

Exactly, Rev. Dupont.

You and I broke up twice -

because we saw our lives going
in different directions.

But here I am,
back here with you.

Mommy Amber...

I can't sleep.

I keep thinking about my solo.

I think I need some
professional help.

It's a little late, Honey.
Are you kidding?!

My voice gets better
after p.m..

Come here, little Smokey.

All right. Okay, so.

The first thing a singer
must do,

is think about the meaning of
the words that she's singing.

Okay?

Do you know what "Silent Night"
is about?

It's about the night
Jesus was born.

That's right.

The night Mary became a mom.

What is with you?

Eddie and I kissed last night.

Yessss! What?

Do you think he's changed,
Nicole?

Do you?

Well, I don't know.

I mean he,

he says he's the same guy,

but in some ways,
he seems different.

I still think we want
different things out of life.

Then how come you haven't
had any of them

after all these years?

Look, every time you guys
try to do life on your own,

you end up right back here.

Face it, Girl, you and Eddie
are better together.

Everybody says that?

Because it's true.

When Eddie and I split up
three years ago,

we knew it was for good.

We agreed to be friends

so we moved on with our lives.

And uh, kissing
is how you move on?

What do you want me to do
for the party tonight?

Oh, so we're changing
the subject now?

I see.

I just want you to show up,
Honey.

I want you and Eddie
to hang out, talk, dance,

and maybe figure out
what is going on

between the two of you finally.

Can I offer you a glass
of egg nog?

I like your sweater.

Thank you.

I have a confession to make.

I stalked you
on social media too.

Really? Yeah.

And I asked Ham about you.

When?

Every time I talked to him.

So, what do you want to know?

I want to know everything:

Are you happy?
Was there anyone after me?

Did you ever fall in love again?

What did Ham say?

I'm interested in
what you have to say.

Did I date? Yes.

Fall in love? No.

Amber about last night
when we...

Hey! No way.

This is our song! Ooh!

Remember when they played it
at the Christmas pageant

and then everybody started
slow dancing?

No, Ham, you and I started
dancing

and then Eddie and Amber joined
in because they were all,

"why are they slow dancing
to a Christmas carol?"

Right.

Well, Mrs. Jones...

♪ And heaven and nature sing ♪

♪ And heaven and nature sing
Shall we?

♪ Joy... ♪

♪ Joy...

♪ Joy ♪

♪ Joy ♪

It was so much fun.
Thank you so much.

Oh, thank you for coming.

Ah, thank you. Amber.

The food was incredible.
I'm glad you enjoyed.

Aw. Bye guys. Okay.

Bye. Merry Christmas. Be safe.

So um, you started to say
something earlier.

Uh, no I was just gonna
say that uh,

a buddy of mine told me
that Smokey showed up

for a charitable event
in Lansing last Christmas.

He just popped in
and surprised them.

Oh, so he totally does
this kinda stuff?

Totally! Yeah.

We're gonna find him. I know it!

Oh, Smokey is no match for us.

Ooh.

Good night, Eddie. Night.

Thank you. Yeah.

Yeah.

Okay.

All right.

Oh.

Great party, man. Thanks, man.

Hey, man.

What?

No, no, no I definitely,
definitely...

Uh...

listen, can,
can I call you back?

Yeah, no, no for sure,
I-I'll let you know ASAP.

Yeah, thanks, man.

I-I'll call you later.

I just got offered to go
on a world tour.

What?

Yeah! This guitarist
that I've filled in for,

he's calling it quits,

and he wants me to be his
permanent replacement.

The tour starts
in a couple weeks.

Dude!

This is what you've been
waiting for!

Yeah, totally!

Wow.

So I guess you'll be taking
off again, huh?

Yeah.

This is like deja vu
all over again.

Yeah, but this time
it's not just me chasing

a pipe dream, Ham!
This is a real offer,

this is a real break!

No, I know, I know, I know.

No. I'm, I'm happy for you,
brother!

So I've called, I've text,

and I've e-mailed everyone
I know

who might even have
the slightest connection

to Smokey Robinson. And?

All those people who claim
to be his best friend

or his uncle's cousin's
neighbor -

yeah, well, they don't know him.

Figures.

I reached out to a few people
too and no luck.

I really appreciate you
getting back to me, J.J..

Yeah, yeah,
it's been a long time.

How's the family?

Good.

Hey listen,
I-I hear Smokey's in town...

What's next?

What if I figure out
where he's staying

and, you know, casually show up?

There are laws against
stalking, you know.

What's your point?

Yep, those were good times,
J.J., yeah.

No, I'm...

I-I'm not sure what the next
move is. Hey listen...

back to Smokey,
you wouldn't happen to know

how to get in touch with him
while he's here, would you?

Hey, you know what,

I gotta take this call.
I'll talk to you later.

Sure. Okay.

Hello, this is Amber.

Oh yes, I called about my
church, Mt. Joy in Detroit.

Right, right.

Um, any changes in
Mr. Robinson's availability?

Attention everyone!

I am very happy to report,

that we are completely sold out!

Congratulations!

People are coming here

expecting to see a Motown Great.

Every time we thought
we had Smokey

he just slipped through
our fingers.

I never should have promised
I'd get him.

What was I thinking?

How long has this church
been here, Amber?

A hundred years.

And in that hundred years,

do you think we've never
had a setback?

Maybe once or twice.

Yet, here we are.

Honey, the pageant
will be wonderful

with or without Smokey Robinson

and Christmas will still
be Christmas

even if we didn't have
a pageant,

or sing a song or wrap a gift.

Well, what about our roof?

I'm betting it'll last
a few more months.

Thanks for making me feel
better Dad, but...

I'm just telling you
what's true.

You know what else is true?

I'm proud of you -

not just for making
your two weeks count,

but for making your life count.

This pageant comes once a year,

but what you do everyday
for Lily,

Honey, that's the stuff
that matters.

Thanks, Dad.

You know having her around
makes me feel...

complete.

I totally get what mom meant
when she used to say

mother's always think twice.

Once for themselves...

And once for her child.

Now, get over there,

and get back to working
on your pageant.

Thanks, Dad.

All right, Nicole,
let's get started.

♪ Silent night ♪

♪ Holy night ♪

♪ All is calm ♪

♪ All is bright ♪

♪ You know it's driving
me crazy ♪

♪ Just being away from you ♪

♪ It's getting colder
and Babe... ♪

♪ I don't want
the winter blues ♪

Is it just me or is it twice
as many as you made last year.

Yes. Unfortunately,

the children's home
has more kids now.

You didn't invite me over
here just to eat and bake,

did you?

You know, ever since Eddie
and I broke up,

I've been waiting for the right
man to come along

for me to start a family.

I had this idea in my head

of the perfect person,

the perfect kid...

so I waited.

But, finally, the perfect
person is here,

and she is the sweetest,

precious person

I have ever seen.

She's the right person, Dad,

and so am I.

So, are you saying
what I think...

what I hope you're saying?

I'm saying...

my eyes light up when I see her.

I'm saying I live for her smile

and...

I gush over every little thing
she does.

I will give my very last

to make life easier for her.

I want her to know that,

that she has a home,

and I want her home
to be with me.

So yes, Dad,

I am saying I am ready

to be Lily's mom.

And I'm saying...

you already are.

Aw...

Me too, Dad.

I'm gonna need your help,
you know!

Sweetheart,
you got a whole village.

Wait 'til I tell my sister

she won't be the only one
having grand babies!

Oh, Dad.

Last card.

Miss a turn.

I win.

I never win at this game.

You guys are just bad. Hmm.

Hello? Hey, J.J..

Please tell me
you have some good news.

Are you for real?
Okay, I'm on my way.

J.J., the trumpet player,
my-my uncle's buddy?

He's with Smokey Robinson
right now!

What?!

I gotta call Amber!

Come on, pick up! Dude! Dude!

Dude, why don't you
surprise her?

Go meet Smokey,
convince him to show up bam!

You're the hero.
Be a hero, Eddie.

I gotta go.

I can't thank you enough
for this J.J..

Anything for family.

There he is? The man himself.

Mr. Robinson?

Hey.

Great to see you.

You know you better
call me Smokey.

Right.

J.J. told me you were coming.

Have a seat.
Sure yeah, thank you.

Acer Root's nephew. Yeah.

Man, I remember when you used
to be running around the studio

picking up every instrument
you could get your hands on.

You do? You remember me?
Oh yeah.

You were pretty good
for a youngster.

Oh, thank you.
I miss your uncle, man.

Hell of a guitar player.

Yeah. Yeah, he uh,

he taught me everything I know.
Yeah.

J.J. told me about your
church fundraiser.

Yeah, yeah, Mt. Joy!

Mr. Robinson...

Smokey, it would mean the world
to us if you could come.

I wish I could, man,

but I've been on the road
for six weeks straight.

I promised my wife I was gonna
be home for Christmas.

My flight leaves
on Christmas Eve.

Ah...

I understand, I...

Anything else I can do to help?

I appreciate it but you...

Motown, you know,
it just means so much to...

all of us.

You got a family, Eddie?

You mean like a wife and kids?

Yeah. No.

You don't know
what you're missing.

Can I ask you a personal
question?

Sure. How did you do it?

How did you juggle family
with your career?

By remembering the "why."

Before I was blessed enough
to get into the music business

it was my impossible dream.

My perfect prayer.
And I guess God said,

okay, I'm gonna let you have
this, see what you do with it.

See how you treat people.

I got a great wife
and a wonderful family.

And I love my job.

I love my wife and my family.

And I love the fact that they
support me in loving my job.

And when you got it like that,

there's no juggling.

Love leads the way.

All you gotta do is follow.

I hear you. Yeah.

You still got your chops man?
Oh yeah, I got it.

Let me hear something.
After you.

Since it's Christmas...

♪ Oh holy night ♪

♪ The stars are brightly
shining ♪

♪ It is the night of our dear
Saviors birth ♪

Your turn!

Yeah, okay.

Let me show you what I got.
All right.

You still got your chops man.
Thanks.

That was beautiful. Thank you.

No Smokey! Yet!

And why are you just
now telling us this?

We know you tried your best,
Amber.

And what about our ticket
sales?!

Maybe we can find someone else.

At this late date?
I don't think so.

And besides, we had our heart
set on Smokey.

So did we, Deaconess Jones.

Eddie and I we called
everyone we know.

We did everything
we could think of

short of buying commercials
on national TV.

That's it! No. no.

We do not have any money
for any TV commercials,

Amber Dupont. No,

but we can sh**t a video.

What are you about to do?

I'm gonna send a message
to Smokey Robinson

that will knock his socks off!

You still haven't told Amber
about Smokey?

No.

Or about the tour?

What's wrong with him? He's uh,

he's just sad because
Smokey went up in smoke.

How did Amber take it?

I haven't had the heart
to tell her.

You should call her. At least
let her know you tried.

I don't know, man,
you really wanna let her know

you met Smokey
and he turned you down?

Might be better if she thinks
you just flat out failed.

Thanks, Ham.

I can always count on you
for sage advice.

Yep.

And bacon.

All right, kiddo. Here you go.

Did you tell Eddie
about the video?

No. It's supposed to be
a surprise.

I sent it to my friend
who works at WJLB.

And she's gonna post it on all
their social media platforms

and tag Smokey.

If we're lucky, he'll see it
and show up tonight.

That would make Eddie so happy!

Mm-hmm! Us too!

You know, Sweetie,

I was going to wait to talk
to you about this,

but do you remember
when we first met,

you told me that your dream

is to have a forever family?

Yeah.

Well...

I love you.

So I was wondering,
how would you feel

about having me...

for a mom?

My whole mom?

Your whole mom.

Like for forever?

Forever and ever.

Will we still make cookies
with sprinkles?

Oh, yes.

And...

will we still listen
to Motown music?

Girl, yes!

And will you still tuck me
in every night

and wait for me to say my
prayers before I go to bed?

Every single night.

Then, I know what my answer is:

yes!

Listen, I love you very much!

I love you too, Mommy.

Wow!

What a difference
two weeks can make, huh?

You ready? Yep, you?

Yeah listen, I know things
are crazy right now,

but I need to tell you
something.

Um, I need to tell you
something too.

Eddie! Eddie! Amber! Amber!

After this is over,
everything on the table, okay?

Yeah. Sure.
Everything on the table.

All right.

I wanna give a big
shout out to our homeboy,

Smokey Robinson, for helping us
do it up big this Christmas.

One of our sales reps shared
a touching video

from a young lady
who's been trying

to get Smokey's attention
for a couple weeks.

Smokey, if you're listening,

check it out on our social
media platforms.

I think you'll be as touched
by it as I was.

Hello everyone, h*, h*, h*!

Hello children.
How are we all doing today?

Are you all ready
for the pageant today?

h* h* h*!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Merry Christmas!

All right, everyone,

it's showtime!

Oh. Amber, Amber.

Is he coming, Amber?
Is anyone coming?

Hello. My name is Amber Dupont.

And these are my family,

my friends and my loved ones.

I'm hoping this message gets
to Mr. Robinson.

But even if he's unable
to attend our pageant,

the spirit of love and joy

that he and Motown
has inspired in all of us

will be in full effect

and a community of God-fearing

men and women,
and boys and girls

will be there celebrating

the birth of our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ.

Thank you Mr. Robinson,

and Motown,

for providing the soundtrack

of some of the best moments

of my and our lives.

Thank you.

Child: And Joseph went up
from Galilee,

out of the city of Nazareth
into Judea

unto the City of David
which is called Bethlehem

to be taxed with Mary,
his espoused wife

being great with child.

And so it was, that,
while they were there,

the days were accomplished
that she should be delivered.

And she brought forth
her firstborn son,

and wrapped him
in swaddling clothes,

and laid Him in a manger;

because there was no room
for them in the inn.

You ready?

Lily, "Silent Night."

♪ Silent night ♪

♪ Holy night ♪

♪ All is calm ♪

♪ All... ♪

You got this, Little Smokey.
You got it.

♪ All is bright ♪

♪ Silent night ♪

Oh my goodness!

♪ Holy night ♪

Is that Smokey?! It's Smokey!

♪ All is calm It's Smokey!

It's actually him!
♪ All is bright ♪

♪ Round yon virgin ♪

♪ Mother and child ♪

♪ Holy infant ♪

♪ So tender and mild ♪

♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪

♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪

Shhh.

♪ Silent night ♪

♪ Holy night ♪

♪ Shepherds quake ♪

♪ At the sight ♪

♪ Glory streams ♪

♪ From heaven afar ♪

♪ Heavenly hosts ♪

♪ Sing, alleluia ♪

♪ Christ the savior is born ♪

♪ Christ the savior is born ♪

♪ Christ the savior is born ♪

Bravo!

You know,
a couple of Sundays ago,

my dad asked us
what are we gonna do

with our two weeks
before Christmas.

At the time, I didn't think
that I would be

taking on this pageant

and it would reunite me

with a man that means
so much to me.

I didn't know that I would be
making a decision

that would change
someone's life...

and mine.

I didn't know that I would be
standing next to

a musical legend.

This has truly been
the best two weeks

of my life.

I could not end tonight

without thanking this dear man

who took the time

to join us tonight.

You have no idea how much
this means to all of us.

Mr. Robinson, please...

Thank you.

I recently had a conversation
with a fellow musician.

We talked about love?

And that's what I see
in this room.

I often say love
is an action word.

What good is it to love someone
if you don't show them?

Many times we hold on to love

thinking that we're waiting for
the right time to deliver it.

I say, deliver it now.

That's what God did

when He sent His son
to save the world

and that's what you've
done here at Mt. Joy

and I'm honored to be
a part of that.

Eddie, thanks for coming
to get me, man,

and showing me how much
you love this church

and these people.

I didn't think
I'd be able to make it,

but when I saw Amber's video,

I knew I had to come.

And I'm glad I did.

Lily is a lucky little girl.

Thank you so much,
for everything, Mr. Robinson.

Call me Smokey.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas, Smokey.

Merry Christmas, Smokey. Bye!

Um, what was he talking about?

What video?

You know what?
It-it doesn't even matter.

What matters is he came, and...

he said some things that
really make a lot of sense.

See, I have a situation, Amber,

and what I do about it, well...

it depends on you.

I got an offer to go on tour.

The international leg starts
right away.

And then after that we come
back to the States

for a few months.

That's awesome, Eddie.

This is a dream come true!

Yeah. It is.

You're happy about it. Right?

I am happy, Amber. I'm...

I'm happy here with you.

I-I'm turning down the gig.

You have no idea you how badly

I wanted to come back home
to Detroit.

Why didn't you?

Fear. Pride. Stupidity.

I-I was waiting for
an invitation,

an opportunity, an excuse,

when all I needed was a reason.

Love was the reason

and I had it all along.

I waited too, I guess.

For the perfect love,

the perfect partner.

Maybe that's you.

Maybe it's always been you.

But, there's something you
should know.

I'm adopting Lily.

I understand if that changes
things for you,

but I love her very much,

and I want her in my life?

For the rest of my life.

Well, in that case?

Lily,

do I have your permission
to date your mommy?

Hmm,

let me see...

Yes!

You know,
if anybody can do this?

Eddie and Amber...

and Lily can.

♪ Prepare Him room ♪

♪ And heaven and nature sing ♪

♪ And heaven and nature sing ♪

Ladies and gentlemen,

I'm very happy to report
as of five minutes ago,

that we have met our
fundraising goals!

We now have enough money

to cover the all cost
of our repairs!

You did it, Amber, you did it!

Yes, Ham!

♪ Joy to the world
The Savior reigns ♪

♪ Let men their songs employ ♪

♪ While fields and floods ♪

♪ Rocks, hills and plains ♪

Father, we thank you
for this beautiful Christmas.

We thank you for our family,
our friends,

and the generosity of those
who came to our aid.

It is in his name we pray. Amen.

Amen.

Guess what everybody? What?

Only days
'til next Christmas!

♪ On Christmas day ♪