Christmas With Holly (2012)

[bunniefuu]

MAN:

Oh, it's ridiculous...

(people murmuring)

WOMAN:

Where is he?

(murmuring)

(panting)

WOMAN: Is that him?

(all gasping expectantly)

(organist plays jubilant

melody)

MAN:

That's not him.

(all groaning)

MAN 2: That's ridiculous!

- Sorry.

(organ music continues)

He's not coming.

What if he's stuck

in traffic?

No, Katie.

I guess it's time

to come up with a Plan B.

(sighs)

WOMAN (over P.A.):

As a reminder for all third graders

attending the field trip

to the Seattle Zoo tomorrow,

please bring your signed

permission slips with you.

Hey, don't worry.

I made many a trip to the

principal's office in my day.

I know how to handle these

guys.

(door opens)

We're ready for you.

I'm going in.

(school bell rings)

TEACHER: Holly's homework

assignments are

still coming

back incomplete.

I'm working on it.

We got most of it

done this week.

I'm afraid you completed

her assignments.

No, she colored the

sunflower.

Mr. Nagle... this is

what we expect to see.

And this...

...is your niece's.

(groans) Come on,

this is first grade,

and her mother died

only three months ago.

Ms. Ames has taken Holly's

situation into consideration.

AMES: I have my teacher's aide

working exclusively with her,

but in all fairness

to my other 26 students...

What are you saying?

Mr. Nagle,

Holly still isn't speaking.

Well, the doctor said

that this isn't unusual.

She's always been a

shy and anxious kid,

and with the shock

of losing her mom...

(clears throat)

She is gonna speak again.

But she's

not talking now.

Now, we feel she would

be more comfortable if we...

put her back in kindergarten

for another year, hm?

What?!

Holly's a really smart kid.

Please, just cut her some

slack.

AMES: We all want

what's best for Holly.

PRINCIPAL: Perhaps you should

make another appointment

to see her pediatrician.

She's not sick.

Well, her

pediatrician might

suggest a prescription

for an antidepressant.

SSRIs have been used

for selected mutism.

SECRETARY: Peabody Elementary,

Principal Stewart's office.

Hi, uh, this is Mark Nagle.

Is there any chance I could

speak to Principal Stewart?

Please hold, sir.

MRS. STEWART:

Hi, Mark. How's Seattle?

How's your niece?

Well, that's why I'm

calling.

I need to get back

to Friday Harbor.

Would it be possible

for me to enroll Holly

at Peabody to start right

after Thanksgiving?

She's a really

hard worker and...

you won't even know

she's in the room.

Well, then

she must take after your

sister

because I remember

the three of you Nagle boys.

(laughing): Well, she certainly

doesn't take after any of us.

I... I really need to get

back.

Hey, don't worry.

Everything's gonna be okay.

(sighs)

You want me to save your

sandwich for later?

You didn't eat very much.

You should probably

eat a little bit more.

What about Duffy, hm?

You think he'll want it

later?

(doorbell rings)

Shelby, hey.

How's the packing going?

I've got most of it done.

Just Holly's bed

to break down.

You know there are

other schools in Seattle.

Baby, I know

this was sudden.

Yeah, I'll say.

Like six hours.

It's been on my mind

for a while.

Wow, really?

I know this doesn't

seem fair to you,

but this could be a good thing

having my brothers around.

It might even free up

more time for you and me.

Great, except you'll be on

the island and I'll be here.

(sighs) You know, it...

it'll be...

We will make it work.

Yeah.

Hey, do you want to go up

and say hi to Holly?

No, I just wanted to stop by

and see you for a moment

before you left.

Oh, come on, at least

let me cook you some dinner.

I've had your cooking.

Ooh.

But I'll take a rain check.

Maybe I'll come see you

in a few days.

Deal.

Time is ever on the road

The ride is what we make

I walked a year to hear

A howl in this give and

take

But hear it this way

Ahhh

Hear it this way

All right...

Hey. You excited?

Terrified.

Aw...

But I'm ready.

Good, since you quit

that lame-o job.

And I helped you

pack up your whole life.

You better not tell me

I did that for nothing.

Oh, right.

'Cause the fallout from that

would be far worse

than complete and

abject business failure.

Hey, Olive,

isn't Maggie nice?

She's buying us

hot chocolate.

Oh...

Do you want hot chocolate?

Let's go.

(groaning with effort,

Olive grunting)

You're gaining weight, I

swear.

Oh!

Hey, wild bear

on the loose.

Here.

No bruises or anything.

(laughs)

Whoa, what do you know?

Cool sneakers.

Great minds think alike,

huh?

Thank you for saving Duffy.

(sighs)

So cute.

He is.

I was talking

about his daughter.

Oh, come on.

(Olive whimpering)

Two hot chocolates, please.

Sure.

All right,

so I've chosen ecru

for the walls at the store.

Looks like white.

In this light...

yes, but, uh, it's ecru.

So... um, and then

for the walls

of the apartment...

Ecru?

French linen.

Here you are, ladies.

That'll be $2.50, please. Oh, thank you.

Thanks.

(Olive belches)

(Maggie sighs)

Olive'll eat anything.

I know.

What do you want me to do?

My roommate pawned her off

so she could move to Peru.

Until I find her a new home,

I'm stuck with her.

Oh, you'd like

living on this island,

wouldn't you, girlfriend?

Oh, no, no. Nope.

Nope.

Eh...

Mm-mm. No.

MARK:

Holly...

you see out there?

Your mom helped teach me

to swim right over there.

She bought me the biggest

goggles so I could see

all the way down

to the bottom.

Now, how about that?

And tonight I'm in love with

everybody on the city bus

I feel the push and pull

Keep saying that

it doesn't mean much

Oh, wait till you see

Ahh

What do you see?

And everybody on the street

singing like it's Sunday

But we keep inside

and our looks stay at bay

Ahh... ahh-ah

Ahh... ahh-ah

And we don't know what

left

But we feel it's

coming back soon

There's my store.

Island's number-one coffee

house and distributor.

You remember how

good it tastes?

Don't tell anyone

I let you try it.

Where'd that sign come from?

Um, the other lady

told me to hang it.

Take it down, please.

Yes, ma'am.

Oh... Hey, you!

Hey.

I saw the guys working

on the sign outside.

Don't you just love it?

I redesigned it

just a little.

The walls are wrong.

Well, I thought "rose

blush."

It's a little more inviting.

Ecru is what we discussed.

Well, trust me,

this is what you need.

And this carpet...

Oh, it's all indoor-outdoor.

Very cost-efficient.

Liz, I want to use

alternating carpet squares.

Maggie, we open

in less than a week.

We have a wonderful store

here.

Let's not start trying

to change things now.

I went ahead and I ordered

a supply of toys from ToyCo.

Uh, six months

to five years old.

I was a little surprised

you missed that.

I was in toy marketing

for six years.

If I'd wanted these toys,

I would have ordered them.

I have other ideas

for my store.

Where's the book-reading

area?

Oh, that area is far better served...

Liz, no.

It's not what I want.

Listen, I think

I understand.

This is your first foray

into owning a business.

But fortunately, you have me

to show you the ropes.

I've managed this store

for over ten years,

through three different

owners,

so believe me,

I know what I'm doing.

You can just

stand back, relax,

let me handle things.

Oh, come on!

We have our grand opening.

Let's put on our happy face.

We can smile

and still be serious.

Oh, I'm serious.

Bye, now.

(Olive grunts)

(whimpers)

Olive!

(whines)

Olive...

(door opens,

bell jingles)

Where's your

store manager going?

Probably to the bank

to cash her final check.

I fired her.

You're kidding, right?

I thought the plan was

to hit the ground running.

How are you going to

find someone now?

Please?

Please, just get me through

Black Friday weekend.

Maggie, I doubt Black Friday

has quite the same punch

here on the island.

And you're asking me to

give up Mom's Thanksgiving,

the only meal she

actually cooks.

Katie, I need you.

I love you and I need you.

I mean, look at

the benefits, okay?

Hanging out on the island,

which you love.

Spending time with your

favorite person-- me--

whom we know you love.

You can say that you're

doing

research for your

marketing class.

You need that for

your master's, right?

That was last semester.

I'll feed you.

Which we know you love.

(sighs)

I'll take Olive.

You'll keep Olive?

(Olive whines)

"Keep" is a strong word.

Temporarily house, yes.

But you have to actively

search to find her a new home.

Promise?

Okay.

Go back to the coffee house

where you found these drinks,

and find me a couple

teenagers

who want to work Black Friday weekend.

No...

Get out of here, go.

Surprise, surprise.

Come on, Holly,

let's go say hi

to Uncle Scott.

Glad you're home.

Ah, people are thinking

about the holidays,

not putting additions

on their house.

Hey, Munchkin.

Remember our secret

handshake, huh?

(buzzing noise)

Boom!

That doesn't look like

an overnighter.

How's the renovation

coming along?

Check it out.

MARK:

Well!

Well, you got walls.

Mm-hmm.

Insulated walls.

And there's Uncle Alex.

Hey, stranger.

How's it going?

It'd go a lot better if

you'd put on some clothes.

Hey, Holly.

Hey, we've got some cereal,

if you want.

Trust me, you don't.

It's high-fiber, healthy junk,

and it tastes like sand.

The benefits far outweigh the taste.

Really?

I'll be right back.

So... how long is he

here for this time?

I think he said a month,

until his next grant

comes through.

His latest obsession

is his dissertation

on some fish fungus.

At least he stopped talking

about the Ebola virus.

Sweet Pea...

I need to speak

with Uncle Mark.

We'll be right outside.

Look, I wouldn't be here

if I didn't need

a place for Holly.

Wait a sec--

I am not the one Vicky put in charge.

No! Hey!

I'm not asking that.

I just... I need two rooms.

Or we can share.

No. No sharing.

Been there, done that.

What happened?

I had to pull her

out of that school.

So she's still not talking.

No.

But the doctor said that it

could happen at any time.

Yeah, you been saying

that for months.

I can pay you rent.

Just like Alex.

For the two of us.

How long?

Say, two months?

Or at least until

I can get the renters

out of my place.

Besides, you could use an

extra hand on the remodel.

Okay, fine.

But Holly better be

good with a hammer,

'cause, uh...

I've seen you with tools.

That's funny.

(laughs)

That's funny.

Give me a hand.

You know, I had a bear,

growing up.

His name was Frankie Bear.

He was the coolest bear.

But Scott poured chocolate

syrup on his head...

...and the cat ate him.

The cat was never

the same after that.

Say hello to

your new housemates.

Oh... Welcome.

Don't go in my room.

Okay.

Looks good, right?

I told Uncle Scott

that you like to

take your bath at night,

and to keep the hall light

on for you.

Wow... That's a lot of pink.

Yeah.

Yeah.

So, I, uh... got the

air mattress for you,

put it down by

the exercise equipment.

Great.

Yeah.

Wow. Pink.

Yeah.

Kind of reminds me of

your room as a kid.

Funny.

(chuckling)

There's a bioenergetics lecture

at the library-- any takers?

How long did you say

he was here for, again?

How long you say

he was here for again?

Hey, guys...

Just till my grant

comes through.

Holly, stay away

from that one.

He'll get you

in trouble.

(Olive groans)

This paint is not working as

well as I thought it would.

KATE: The ecru is losing the battle to

"rose blush?"

(laughs) I told you you

should have primed.

Oh, we're well past priming.

Hey, what are you doing?

Telling Mom and Dad I'm staying

here over Thanksgiving.

Besides, I thought you hired

me for moral support.

Will you grab a roller,

please?

Ugh, these walls just keep

getting bigger and bigger.

(sighs)

You know...

I'm really feeling

the rose blush.

Me, too.

(laughs)

See? This isn't so bad.

In fact, I think

that this is bigger

than your old room.

We can add a little

pink to the walls,

This will be a great place

to invite some friends

to come over.

Okay...

so, where did we leave off

on our bedtime story?

Hmm?

Oh, yeah...

You and Duffy are riding on

Matilda the alligator's back

through the zoo's lagoon.

You hear the crickets?

(imitates cricket chirping)

Matilda's jaws flap open,

smacks down!

Drat! Missed another one.

Now she's getting pretty

hungry,

and so far,

she's kept her promise

not to eat you.

(giggles)

"Preoccupy my hunger.

Make me laugh!

Otherwise, I will

have to eat you!"

(playful squeaking)

(laughing)

(groaning):

Oh...

That is disgusting.

Those are my molds.

Can't you keep them in

your closet?

No. You can't arbitrarily

change their environment.

Ah-ah! Plus, this is the

perfect spot for them.

You sound like my ex-girlfriend.

(wry laugh)

And you wonder why

she dumped you?

Okay, we need to come up

with some ground rules.

First of all,

clothes need to be worn

in common areas

at all times,

and second, knock before

entering each other's rooms.

Yep.

Agreed.

Cursing, burping, scratching,

no longer a sport.

We don't do that.

(belches)

Look, can I count

on you or not?

Yeah, sure.

Great. And when

she's with you...

Whoa. What do you mean,

when she's with me?

If.

If I have to leave

her with you,

your attention has to be

on her at all times, okay?

Okay.

Yeah.

Anything you're unsure of,

just call me.

Fine. Okay!

I've got to finish

Holly's school registration

and get caught up at work,

so I was wondering

if one you guys could

watch her.

Just for the morning.

Three hours?

I just need

a little backup today.

Uh...

I'm kinda busy.

Yeah, can't

do it today.

Fine.

Can you at least

pick up some groceries

while you're out?

Okay, I guess Holly

and I'll do it.

Come on, Holly,

we don't want to be late.

Watch your step.

Cara, look who's here!

Oh, hey, Holly.

You remember my

friend Cara, right?

Of course she does.

Oh, one of us needs to check

out that new Ethiopian blend.

Do you want to do it?

I really don't have the

time.

Oh, sh**t, I forgot my bag.

It's in the truck.

Uh, can you make sure

she gets a bite to eat?

All they have at the house

is fiber.

Holly, I'll be right back.

Sure thing.

Hi.

Uh, Kay, can we get

a breakfast sandwich

for our friend Holly?

KAY:

Sure thing. Comin' right up.

I know-- strawberry

jelly on toast.

Right?

The ferry, right?

Right. Yesterday.

Yeah, you saved

Duffy the bear.

Hi.

Hi.

(phone ringing)

Oh... ah...

Hey, you.

I'm just walking into

the coffee shop.

Oh, you don't have

to do that.

Okay.

Six sounds right.

So, what's her name?

Oh... (laughs)

Olive.

"Olive." That's cute.

She's my sister's dog.

I'm just fostering her

for a while-- huh.

Ah, and that's how it

begins.

What begins?

How you find yourself

with an Olive.

Oh, no, no, no, no.

It's just until we find

a better home for her.

I mean, I like animals,

pets are good but...

right now I'm in

a pet-free zone.

Yeah, taking not-your-dog

for a walk.

Next thing you know,

she's gonna be crawling

into your bed at night.

And I'm guessing

she's already made it there.

(phone ringing)

Oh.

Hey, Mrs. Stewart,

thank you for calling me back.

Yeah, I was hoping that I

could come down to the school

in a bit

and sign that paperwork.

Wow, looks like

somebody was hungry.

I told her

to slow down.

You have been feeding her,

right?

Kids kind of need to eat,

so...

Thanks.

I'll keep that in mind.

So, how is it at Scott's?

You know my brother.

I do.

Just like old times

with you guys?

Not yet.

Thankfully,

Holly's there to buffer.

Well, if you need any girl time,

you find me, okay?

MARK (chuckles):

Thanks.

She might just take you

up on that offer.

So what are you gonna do

with everything in Seattle?

Well, right now,

I'm gonna leave everything as it is

until we get settled.

Well, I'm gonna head

to the roasting facility.

Can you manage?

Yeah.

Okay.

Talk to you later.

And Holly, you have a great

Thanksgiving, okay?

You, too.

Bye!

(keypad beeping)

(phone ringing)

What?

MARK: Hey,

can we do Thanksgiving dinner for Holly?

What do you think?

Uh, I'm not opposed to it.

Who's gonna organize?

Alex-- he's good like that.

Great. Can you call him?

Yeah, whatever.

(squawking ringtone plays)

What?

"What?" Is that how you

answer?

What do you want?

Be nice.

You're living in my house.

I'm sorry-- how may I be

of service, O Mighty One?

We're doing Thanksgiving.

Why?

Because that's what families

do.

Not ours, but we're

doing it for Holly.

I bet I could figure out

how to make a turkey.

Good. Study up.

But perhaps

we should have a backup

plan.

Scott? Hello?

Hello?

(phone beeps off, Alex

sighs)

(sighs heavily)

Done.

Oh, what a difference.

(laughs)

That Astroturf

was nutty.

It's looking perfect.

Oh, you're welcome.

Yes, it's all thanks to you.

Well, I expect to be

compensated.

Part ownership should do

just fine.

Help me with

the house,

and we'll talk.

What kind of weird

hermit doll lives here?

It's not a dollhouse.

It's a fairy house.

Oh, if you say so.

It's weird.

I could have been

in Colorado right now.

Yeah, with Tim and

your new in-laws?

Yeah, but at least

his parents are nice.

Mm. Too bad

you couldn't marry them.

(wry laugh)

Don't give her those.

Oh, look, she's happy.

That's not happy,

that's gassy.

(Olive grunts,

whimpers)

(hammer banging)

Hey, rise and shine,

sleeping beauty.

Where's Holly?

At breakfast

with Alex.

(groaning)

MALE ANNOUNCER: ...that is

one of the biggest turkeys

you're gonna see today.

It's just a beautiful,

beautiful float.

Now look at these kids--

they're probably having

the time of the their life,

aren't they?

FEMALE ANNOUNCER:

That's right, Brian.

(Mark yawning)

(TV broadcast continues,

indistinctly)

Please tell me the bread

Holly's eating

came from my cabinet

and not yours.

You're finishing

the stuffing.

Scott will do the sweet

potatoes

with marshmallow

and green beans,

and I will deep-fry the...

Where's the turkey?

You put the fresh

turkey in the freezer?

Yep.

350 degrees.

Yeah, yeah, I heard you

the first five times.

ALEX:

Whoa, cold...

Easy. Steady.

Steady, steady.

I got it!

All right, come around.

Whoa! Hey, whoa!

Temperature check.

350, 350.

Let's wait till 400.

It's gonna make the skin

nice and golden brown.

Five minutes.

Really?

Five minutes.

Come on.

You look ridiculous.

MALE ANNOUNCER: ...please,

Kathy, it just puts you

in the Christmas spirit,

right?

FEMALE ANNOUNCER:

It really does, yes.

MALE ANNOUNCER:

It is a beautiful day

here in New York City,

everyone.

FEMALE ANNOUNCER:

We got lucky with the weather!

MALE ANNOUNCER:

Didn't we, though!

Two years in a row.

FEMALE ANNOUNCER: Mm-hmm.

MALE ANNOUNCER: This tradition,

of course, folks, is--

(crackling)

MALE ANNOUNCER: ...this year,

they're going to

make their way down to 34th

Street and Herald Square.

The bleachers have been

set up and--

(crackling, flame whooshes)

Turkey time.

Finally.

400. Very slowly.

Okay.

(coughing)

Hey, guys!

Oh, no...

Holly!

MARK:

Holly!

Yeah, I got her!

I got her!

Just like old times, huh?

I just wanted Thanksgiving.

Hey, don't look at me.

I'm not the one who pushed

the self-cleaning button

on the oven.

Hey, the entire meal

was a failure.

Success is born out of

failure.

Spoken like

a loser.

I will cook again,

and it will be the...

Probably give us

all food poisoning.

At least I'm trying.

I'm not just standing around

acting like a jerk.

Hey, hey, hey, guys...

Not in front of Holly.

Don't tell me what

to do in my own house.

Wow. Really?

Yes, really,

little brother.

Oh, shut up.

You shut up.

You should both shut up.

BOTH:

You shut up.

ALEX:

We gotta help, Scott.

SCOTT: I'll do what I can.

He's in over his head.

ALEX: Just give him

a chance, all right?

SCOTT: He has no idea how

to raise a little girl,

let alone deal with

her psychological issues,

and he's deluding himself

if he thinks he does.

ALEX: Oh, and who's

gonna do it, you?

SCOTT: No, I'm not

saying that.

Holly has not spoken

a word since Vicky died.

I don't think any of us are

equipped for this problem.

(panting)

Oh, now you're just making

the rest of us look lazy.

(chuckles)

No judgment on

my part, I promise.

You burning off

your Thanksgiving dinner?

More like working through

it.

I'm the, I'm the one opening

the toy store in town.

Congratulations.

Thanks.

Wow, this is a pretty spot.

Yeah, it's nice.

I guess.

Meal that bad?

(chuckles)

You have no idea.

Ah, too much of my brothers

can be hazardous to my health.

Really?

Thanksgiving hasn't been

much of a celebration

in my family since I was 15,

and my dad didn't make it

back from a business trip.

Mom said that was it.

Since then,

Thanksgiving has

just been another Thursday

until today.

Sorry, I'm dumping

all my baggage on you.

I once told my

whole life story

to a complete stranger on a

four-hour plane ride, so...

Oh, well, guess we better stop,

'cause we'll probably

keep running into

each other.

Yeah, especially since

you have a little girl

and I have a toy store.

Yeah.

Except she's really not

that into toys.

Yeah, okay.

All right.

See you.

Bye.

MAGGIE: Ever since I was a little girl,

I had this dream

to own not just a toy store,

but to own a place

where the toys live

and the children come to visit

and they never want to leave.

Around every corner or nook,

there is... there's

another surprising toy

or a place to read books.

I designed the whole shop

so it feels like

we're all getting

sprinkled with fairy dust.

It's-it's a place where

children can come to dream.

Uh, Maggie?

They're toys.

(sighs)

Right.

Okay.

Right, of course.

Um, be friendly,

make suggestions

but don't push, okay?

All right, positions,

everyone.

(doorbell jangles)

It is Black Friday

weekend, right?

Yeah.

(sighs)

(door opening)

Ooh.

Hi. Welcome, hi.

I'm Maggie.

Welcome to my store.

What can I help you find

today?

Do you have a restroom?

Yeah, yes, of course we do.

Of course, it's just

through the blush door.

That looks so good, Holly.

I just wish I hadn't

already eaten on the ferry.

Here you go.

Oh, you're a godsend.

Just wait till you see some of

the things I've picked out.

Some of the cutest outfits.

MARK: I, for one,

am thrilled that Shelby

took the time to buy

you some new clothes.

We got a real pro here.

It could've been pretty ugly if

you were just relying on me.

Yeah, but I would've paid

to see that.

Holly, you're in good hands.

How about... this?

Look at how well the top

goes with the leggings.

It's adorable.

Maybe we should let Holly pick

out some of her own stuff.

No, don't be silly.

She's gonna be gorgeous.

But maybe you're right.

I think we're getting

a little tired.

Well, all the outfits

are really nice,

right, Holly?

She's gonna make

so many friends.

Is it time for her

nap or something?

Maybe you could get

someone to watch her

so that you and I can

do a little shopping?

I really liked meeting

your brothers today.

Now I've got

the whole picture.

I hope I was okay.

Are you kidding me?

You were

a total trouper all day.

Cute.

Maybe next time,

we'll have time to check it out.

(door bell jangles)

(quiet grunt)

MAGGIE: Don't forget

the fairy wings, okay?

Okay.

Olive...

(laughing):

Yuck. No licking.

Sorry, sweetie.

Oh, she's fine.

Hey.

Hey.

Hi.

Hey.

I'm Shelby.

MARK:

I...

I don't even know your name.

Oh, um, Maggie.

Maggie.

We met on the ferry.

Great.

Mm-hmm.

Um, I'm gonna take

a look around.

Okay.

Let me know if you

have any questions.

(Olive whines)

Olive must think that

you taste pretty sweet.

MARK:

Wow, look at that, huh?

Holly likes her.

Well, Holly can come in

and visit Olive

whenever she wants.

Well, now that sounds

like an offer, right?

She's not speaking much

right now.

It's okay.

She doesn't have to talk.

He's cute, huh?

I'm for sure gonna come back

and find some things

for my friends' kids

when I have more time.

MAGGIE:

Please do.

Uh, sweetie,

we should go if we're

gonna get a bite to eat

before I have to get

on the ferry.

Okay, um, we will come

again.

Well, we'll be here.

Maybe next time, you'll

get them to buy something

instead of just

gawking at him.

I wasn't gawking.

He's married.

You were so gawking.

And that's not his wife,

unless they're both in the

habit of not wearing rings.

(stammering)

Fun day.

Yeah.

Thank you so much

for helping us out today.

My pleasure.

MAN (over P.A.): Now boarding--

the 5:00 ferry to Bellingham.

Now boarding-- the 5:00

ferry to Bellingham.

We're becoming a

textbook case, you know?

We just completed step

three.

What are you

talking about?

Step three towards

a committed relationship.

Number three already?

Did we skip

over one and two?

SHELBY (chuckling):

No.

We fulfilled those

our first month.

So what's number three?

Meeting your family.

Oh, then what's next?

Is this like a

12-Step thing?

No.

There's only five,

and I'm not telling you

what they are

'cause you might not do them.

Well, you let

me know if we do,

because I would hate

to miss anything.

Okay, so you've got

your pencils,

you got your markers.

Alex made you a sandwich

and then some apple

slices for lunch, okay?

Oh, you see,

everything's gonna be okay.

Just try to keep

the chatter down.

All right, here we go.

I'm gonna stay out here

and watch out for punks.

What, like you were,

when you were six?

Exactly.

You need me to come in and

help?

No, you can go home.

Everybody...

this is our new classmate,

Holly Nagle.

KIDS:

Hi, Holly.

Holly just moved

here from Seattle.

I know you'll all make her

feel very, very welcome.

Okay.

These are words

with the hard "I" sound.

TEACHER & KIDS (reciting):

"Sky,

"fly,

"try,

"shy,

"cry,

dry."

TEACHER:

Excellent.

Are you sure you

don't want me

to drop out of college

and mooch off

you full-time?

Let me think about it.

No.

But I've grown to

love this island.

Well, then you can come visit

us here whenever you want.

You're gonna be so happy

here, aren't you, Olive?

I think she's found her

home.

Kate, no, we had a deal.

KATE:

Oh, but look at her.

She wants to set

down some doggy roots.

(chuckles)

A deal's a deal.

All right.

Olive, hug?

(grunts)

All right,

I feel your love.

Maggie?

Sorry.

I'm gonna miss you so much.

Oh, you're gonna

be good.

You're gonna be great.

(whines)

(groans)

You're in charge!

Excuse me, sir. Sir!

Oh, I'm just bringing

my niece her lunch.

You need a pass.

You'll have to come with me.

Pass?

Oh.

It's official.

I swear.

Make it quick.

Hey, there.

Thought I'd join you

for lunch.

I'm Holly's Uncle Mark.

So what are your names?

Chloe.

And what's your major?

You're weird.

Later.

(phone ringing)

I've got numbers, 21, 16,

17, 19 and 20.

Sixteen.

I called in 21.

Hey, again.

Hey. I told you

we'd keep meeting.

You know, I still don't know

your name.

Oh. Mark.

WOMAN: I'm sorry,

I ordered a turkey...

- So what'd you get?

- Tuna on seven-grain.

- You don't have mine, do you?

- Hey, Don, I didn't order egg salad.

- Did you say egg salad?

- Yes, I did.

Okay, who kidnapped

the tuna on seven-grain?

You match the ticket

with the order.

I can't make it any easier

for you, Nathan.

Please.

Sorry.

So, you hear anything

about Holly?

She's fine. Why?

She's the new kid.

Yeah, so?

So she's concentrating.

On...?

You don't get it, do you?

Ah, no, but of course, you,

always Mr. Popular,

you and Mark.

Me? I wasn't.

I was the new kid every day

of every week, all year long.

So I had to concentrate

on my schoolwork

so I wasn't thinking about the

other kids making fun of me.

Wait...

You think

she's being made fun of?

Maybe.

Mark texted saying she was

fine.

What does he know?

MARK:

So how was she?

Oh, Holly had

a decent first day.

She's a lovely girl.

She is.

There may be a bit of

an adjustment period

for her, though.

So you let me know

if you'd like me

to put together a list of

local doctors, therapists

who can help her

get through this.

Okay.

MARK: Yeah, we just got back

from school.

She had a great day.

And the clothes were a big

hit.

I'm glad.

Yeah, she's fitting in

really well here.

I think that, uh,

it was the right choice coming here.

I'm happy for you guys.

So Ally and Bill have asked

if we can do dinner

with them next weekend,

before they go out of town

for the holidays.

Do you think you can swing

it?

I can check

what's happening here

and see if I can make it

out.

I'd love it if you could.

We are talking about

an adult night out.

Well, a girl can dare to

dream, can't she?

CARA: It's a new blend;

I think you'll enjoy it.

Holly?

Holly...? Holly!

What's going on?

- Have you seen Holly?

- No.

Shelby, I gotta go.

Well, no-- hey, wait a

second.

- I'll check the bathroom?

- Yeah.

Did you guys see a little

girl walk out of here?

- Uh, no.

- Mm-mm.

Mark, she's not in there.

Holly!

Holly!

Have you seen a little

girl?!

Hey, you seen a little

girl?!

Holly!

(car tires screech)

There you are.

I was wondering

about you.

Honey, you can't

ever, ever do

that to me.

I'm sorry.

I didn't know

where she was.

Kids can wander off.

You could have been hurt.

Anything could have

happened to you.

Right, but it didn't, right?

Here, let me show you

something-- come here.

This is a very special

little house.

Did you know that?

'Cause there's a fairy

that lives inside of it.

Now, I've only seen

a glimpse of her wings.

I don't know her name yet,

but I do know that she's

watching over my shop

when I put my store

to bed at night.

And sometimes,

if I sit very quietly,

I can feel

that she's here.

She's very special to me.

But I might be persuaded

to share her with you,

you know, if you'd like.

What do you think?

Wow.

What an offer.

I think Holly

would love that.

Let me show you

something else.

Come here.

Do you see that?

Wow... I never thought I'd see

this wall color in my house.

(chuckles)

Kind of reminds me

of Vicky.

Remember that pink

room of hers?

Hey, I-I really appreciate

you letting us crash here.

We could put cubbies

right here, for her stuff.

Look at us-- we should be

out having a good time.

Oh, that-that reminds me.

Uh, Shelby wants me

to come see her

next weekend in Seattle.

Great. Go.

You sure?

Yeah. Alex and I are here.

What are we talking,

20 hours max?

Nine of them

she'll be asleep?

That makes me feel real

secure.

Come on.

What are you gonna do,

be a monk until she's 18?

Give me a break.

You ever think that maybe this

arrangement isn't good for you

- or Holly?

- Scott, just stop.

No, I'm just saying

that maybe you should

reconsider, for her sake.

And give her to who?

I mean, let's face it,

you're still a kid.

Why you want to take on

this burden is beyond me.

You know, maybe that's why

Vicky chose me.

What do you mean?

'Cause I don't see

Holly as a burden.

Oh, come on,

that is not what I meant.

What'd you mean, Scott?!

(computer beeping)

Hello.

(chuckling):

Katie...

I'm fine.

It's only been a few days.

I know.

I'm just checking in, that's all.

Mm-hmm.

Who put you up to it-- Mom?

No.

Well, yes.

And Dad.

(chuckles)

But they mean well.

What do they want to know?

I'm eating, I'm sleeping,

I'm doing fine.

The customers are

coming in.

Yeah. Have you met

any new people? Friends?

Come on, Katie, I have a lot

riding on this business.

You still need to meet people.

It's time.

Beyond time, actually.

'Cause I've got some bad

news.

Yeah?

I saw Tim.

He's engaged.

But it's fine,

really.

You've got a business to

run.

You know, it's been six

months.

I don't care.

Good for him.

Exactly.

And I know the next guy's

gonna be different.

I can't think about guys

right now.

Well, guy or no guy,

you need to get out.

And stop eating frozen

dinners.

(gentle melody playing)

Where you been hiding?

I've been working

on the house.

He's sounding good.

Yeah.

CARA: He'll be glad

you came to see him.

SCOTT:

Yeah. I wouldn't miss it.

Hey. Could I order

some food, please?

Sure. Here's a menu.

Thanks.

You're pretty much

out of luck

if you want anything not

fried or in a bun.

Chef's salad?

Carl. Burger.

You got it.

Hold your special sauce.

Yeah.

Thanks.

You're Maggie, right?

Yes...?

Island living.

Gossip here has nowhere

to go but in circles.

Oh.

I'm Cara. Hi.

Hey.

(laughing):

This is Scott,

my business partner's

brother.

Mark and Cara own

T.A.N. Coffeehouse.

Mark...

Does he have a daughter

named Holly?

Holly's our niece.

Mark's her guardian.

Oh.

He's more than that.

Well, she seems very sweet.

Doesn't talk much, though,

huh?

No, she doesn't talk at all.

She's been through a lot.

CARA: Well,

I think Mark bringing her here

is a good thing.

We'll see.

You want to join us?

The-the guy on the guitar

is my step-brother.

I'm here for moral support.

Sure. Thanks.

Cool.

You should come on in.

It's a great spot.

I think I see a crawfish.

You should come on

in and look.

It looks like a little

lobster.

No. Good idea. You stay

there.

Wouldn't want you to lose

one of your toes, right?

You know, I'm gonna be

moving to Maine soon,

to study American lobsters'

symbiotic relationship

with gram negative bacteria.

Look at you.

Come here...

Good boy.

Hold out your hand.

Oh, wouldn't you

like to hold...

Stanley the Starfish?

He's super spongy.

(whispering):

Hold out your hand.

Here he comes.

Here he comes...

It's smooth,

with notes of chocolate.

I like it.

I like the tamarind aroma.

Yeah, we're really excited

about this Ethiopian blend.

I brought you

a couple pounds.

Let me know what

the response is

from your customers.

Will do.

Thanks, Mark.

Thank you, Don.

Hey.

Hey.

No Olive?

Being babysat by

one of my employees.

Ah...

Where's Holly?

Being babysat by my

brothers.

Hey, we're free.

(anxious laugh)

Uh... I called in

an order under "Maggie":

six glazed, four sugars,

and two cream.

They're not all for me.

Sure.

Really!

They're for my staff.

They're teenagers.

Mm-hmm. Sure.

You can have one, though, if you want.

No! Never touch 'em.

Not since my brothers

bet me ten bucks

that I couldn't eat a dozen.

Oof. Got totally sick.

Ugh.

That was two days ago.

I'm kidding.

It was when I was 12.

(laughing)

Oh. Thanks.

I had the same thing

happen with caramel corn.

Thankfully,

it wasn't with donuts...

those are my favorite.

Here you go.

Keep the change.

Are you sure those

aren't all for you?

(laughs)

You know, it's only right

that you come by my store.

And I will.

Except I don't like coffee.

What?! I gave it up.

It's not good for you.

It's practically

a health tonic.

It's loaded with antioxidants

and phytochemicals...

That's not true, is it?

Well, most people drink it

for the caffeine,

but "it's healthy" sounds better.

(laughs)

Tell you what.

Let me make you a cup of

my best before you judge.

Maybe. Sometime.

But, you know, it's...

it's just not my thing.

Okay, then.

What's your "thing"?

I don't have a thing.

Oh, come on.

Everybody has a thing.

A thing?

A thing... okay,

I, uh, I own a toy store.

I make a mean risotto.

I can Irish step-dance.

Seriously?

Yeah.

First place, Pacific Northwest

Dance Championships, 1996.

Wait, you... are you saying

like... River Dancing?

Yeah. I smoked those

other 12-year-olds.

Get out of here!

Nobody River Dances,

except maybe in Ireland.

(lively Irish

folk music playing)

(laughs)

Oh!

Oh! Ow.

(groans, laughs)

You okay?

Yeah, it's been a few years.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I gotta go now. Thanks.

Bye.

Bye.

You may want to

put some ice on that.

Thanks.

(squawking ringtone plays)

Hey. Dr. Peterson.

What?

But th-that...

that's the subject

of the entire dissertation,

I-I don't know how...

I-I will, um...

Okay. Uh, bye.

Smells good. Burgers?

Holly! Dinner!

We're having

eggplant parmesan.

What do I look like,

a short-order cook?

The, uh, little one's

on her way down.

Did I hear we're having

burgers?

We're having eggplant

parmesan.

I lost a grant.

Eat it.

I'm sorry.

ALEX:

It's years of thesis work...

What does... what does

that mean, though?

You're not giving up, are

you?

I don't know what I'm gonna

do.

Maybe I can... expand my

topic,

or shift my focus, and...

apply somewhere else.

Well, you're too smart to let

something like that stop you.

Wow.

Wow, that is fantastic.

Mm-hmm.

No, really,

that is really good.

You guys want anything to drink?

Mmm!

MARK:

Hey, guys.

You gotta see this.

"Cookies."

"Chocolate milk."

"Mac and cheese."

ALL:

And... carrots.

Does this count

as verbal communication?

I'd say so.

(laughs)

SHELBY (laughing): Okay,

so we're racing down the mountain,

and I wasn't about to

let her win.

I mean, you know me.

I swear, I practically

rode my snowmobile

right off the mountain.

(cell phone ringing)

(Shelby laughing)

I'm so sorry.

Please excuse me one second.

Hey, Alex, what's up?

Is everything okay?

No, no, no, no.

Don't apologize.

You did the right

thing calling.

Uh, look, can I

call you right back?

What's wrong?

Holly got sick.

She's got a fever.

Oh... she'll be fine.

Don't worry.

This is good.

This gives her an opportunity to

get to know her uncles better,

and it gives them

some experience.

ALLISON: It's always hardest

with the first one.

You're scared every time

they get a fever.

Kids are resilient.

Like you would know.

Well, I think it's sweet

that he's so concerned

about her.

Isn't he gonna be

a good father some day?

You know, I think I have to

go.

Tonight?

Now?

Um, Ally, Bill,

would you excuse us?

Sure.

Mark...

Listen, I'm not

trying to frame this

as a "choose between me

or Holly" thing,

but she'll be fine

without you.

And I won't.

There's nothing

you can do for her

that your brothers

can't manage.

I know, but...

I want to be the one

doing it for her.

And there's no way

I could have a good time

tonight, knowing that

my kid is home sick.

But Holly's not even

your own kid.

I didn't mean it

to sound like that.

Shelby... she is mine.

And she's my responsibility.

So I'm not gonna be number

one.

Not ever.

That's what you're saying.

I'm sorry.

I think you're right.

And you deserve

to be number one.

I just can't do it.

You should go.

Yeah.

I guess I should.

Guys, I'm here!

I was helping her

with her homework,

and she suddenly got sick.

Okay.

Hey, darlin'.

SCOTT: You didn't have

to come back, you know.

I had it under control.

I know.

But I wanted to be here.

ALEX:

Her fever was down,

and then it spiked

about a half hour ago.

Here, let's sit

you up a bit.

There you go.

Could you grab

a cold, wet washcloth?

Is your tummy upset?

Could you grab a bucket?

Yeah.

Hey...

everything's

gonna be okay.

I'm here now.

You're my girl.

He saw her standing

through the window pane

She looked like yesterday

He saw her leaving him

again

She's the one who got away

She's the one

who got away...

Hey.

Hey.

I just ordered some food.

Oh, great. I hope it's

something terrible for us.

What do you think of

the guitar player?

He's cute.

I don't know if you're seeing anyone,

'cause he's available.

No pressure.

Oh, that's okay.

So... what's your story?

I grew up on this island.

What's your excuse?

I spent my summers here

as a kid.

Always loved it.

I grew up, worked in the

city.

But secretly, my dream was

always to open a store here.

I came really close

to giving that dream up.

But, uh, thankfully,

here I am.

It's a great town.

Great people.

Yeah, everyone seems

really nice.

I'm glad you feel that way,

'cause you're gonna

keep running into them.

It's already happened.

I run into your business partner Mark,

all the time.

I totally embarrassed myself

in front of him the other day.

Seriously?

Yeah, I did a slip jig

off the curb

in front of my store.

Irish Dance?

River Dance?

Michael Flatley?

Awesome.

No, awful.

No, amazing, I've always wanted

to learn how to do that.

You've got to show me.

Oh, no, I don't think so.

Oh, come on!

Mm-mm.

You will. You will!

(music ends, applause)

Hey Jimmy,

play something Irish.

(applause, lively Irish

folk melody begins)

Come on, Maggie,

let's dance!

Five minutes, okay?

You've got homework to do,

and I've got coffee work.

Hurry up.

MAGGIE:

Giving a fairy a home,

it's just the first step.

If you name her,

she'll fall in

love with you,

and she'll watch

over you forever.

So, I was thinking,

maybe you can help me

come up with a name for her,

'cause I don't

want her to leave.

And... with a name,

I know she'll stay.

That...

is my wish.

It's yours.

Thank you, Maggie.

Holly, we have to go.

I've got to get to the shop.

(door opens, bell jangles)

(whispering):

Victoria.

You want to call her that?

Victoria.

That's perfect.

The fairy will love that.

Great, I will send you the

bid

as soon as I crunch

the numbers tonight.

All right, go put

your stuff away

and get washed up for

dinner.

I appreciate you

considering me for the job.

Thanks.

Alex!

I'm cooking!

Get in here.

(sighs)

Holly's speaking.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, don't

make a big deal of it.

Just relax. Keep calm.

- Hey...!

- Come on!

- Hey, hey, hey!

- Out of my way!

So, big news like talking

and you don't talk about it?

You can talk to me.

Guys, give her a break.

Come on, Holly,

tell us who your

favorite uncle is.

- What? No.

- No, no. It's all right.

You can say it.

They can take it.

Uncle Alex.

- Yes!

- What?

(yelling, whooping)

(laughter)

(TV playing indistinctly)

(turns off TV)

(whispering):

I love you.

(knocking)

(bell jangles)

For you.

For you getting Holly to

speak.

And because I'm worried

about your health.

She was ready to speak.

It really is great coffee.

Modesty not included.

Thank you.

I know a local spot that keeps

its kitchen open really late.

I could swing by tomorrow,

after we both close,

and pick you up.

(quiet laugh)

Sure.

Okay.

(clears throat)

Tomorrow, then.

My sister was cool.

She moved away from here

as soon as she could.

Seattle was

so much better for her.

The music, the arts.

That was really her thing.

She dated a few guys.

Then, one day,

I get this phone call.

She says, "I'm pregnant."

Where was the dad?

I'm not sure

she ever told him.

When I asked,

she said that, you know,

it was better

if he wasn't involved.

That was brave.

But she insisted

she could do it alone.

Looks like she did a good

job.

She was awesome.

And after Holly was born,

she asked me

if she could list me

as Holly's guardian.

I didn't know anything

about raising a kid.

She said you just start

by loving her,

and the rest will follow.

So I agreed.

It wasn't like

anything was gonna happen.

Victoria wasn't ever going to

need me for anything like that.

Until she did.

Victoria?

Um...

Like Holly's fairy?

I'm so sorry.

I didn't mean

to bring the mood down.

You're better than

what I have at home.

I mean, Olive isn't exactly

a fine conversationalist.

Well, in that case,

maybe it's you.

(laughs)

Yeah. (laughs)

Maybe I need to get out more.

Oh, that shouldn't be a problem.

It's not like you're starting

a business from scratch,

or anything that takes up

all of your time.

Seriously.

Hey...

you've got the commitment

and the passion.

That's what it takes.

Thank you.

I mean, when I resigned,

my coworkers thought that

I'd gone off the deep end,

going into retail alone,

but...

this is where I'm meant to

be.

Dancing down Spring Street.

(laughs)

Um, dessert.

I whipped up something

especially for you.

Oh!

Your usual order.

Thanks for dinner.

That was...

Fun?

Yeah.

You make me laugh.

And cry

and dance...

Yeah, there was that.

Uh, Mark...

I like you,

but what's going on here?

Um, well...

I don't know.

I guess I was hoping that...

I really like you, too.

I'm sorry.

I'm just not into stealing

other girl's guys.

I don't think

Holly would mind.

Shelby might.

Shelby? That's-that's over.

Uh, she didn't know

how to adjust to my life

the way it is right now.

I'm a dad.

Yeah, I can see how that

might put a damper on things.

Because it always

has to be about Holly.

Oh, um...

I enjoyed spending time with

you tonight, regardless.

Thanks for having

dinner with me.

Of course.

The First Noel...

(imitates airplane engine)

The angels did say...

I've got the perfect spot for that.

How about up there? Oh!

How's the air up there, huh?

Good, Uncle Scott.

Yeah.

Are we going to my

home for Christmas?

Ooh, that's a question

for Uncle Mark.

Well, we're gonna stay

here for Christmas

so we can spend it

with your uncles.

But my decorations

are at my home.

Well, I can certainly

make sure that they

find their way here.

Besides, wherever

you and I are together...

that's home.

But what if my mommy comes?

That was so deep

Noel, Noel...

Holly...

Noel, Noel...

Your mom... she can't be

here

the way you and I are here.

(sighs)

But...

she's inside of you.

And me.

And Uncle Scott...

Uncle Alex?

Yeah.

And whenever

we think about her...

...she's thinking about us.

She must think

about me all the time.

I know she does.

Noel, Noel...

(phone rings)

Hello?

Hey, big sis!

I know I'm not supposed to

be harassing you, but, um,

what's going on?

Work.

Really?

Will you take...

thank you. (laughs)

After my last pep talk,

that's the best you could do?

(sighs)

Okay.

I had a date.

Kinda.

Really?

Who was it?

Mark, the dad.

I told you he wasn't

married.

(laughs) Right.

But...

Oh, no.

He was interested...

but I basically shut him

down.

Go ahead.

Say it.

You shut him down?

Pretty much-- I said

something

that I think he misinterpreted, but...

you know what?

I think it might be

for the best.

Maybe it's for the best?

Really?

Maggie, are you kidding me?

You know, maybe

I'm not ready yet.

Maggie, listen to me.

Okay.

Tim...

is ready.

He's moved on.

You can't just

close up shop forever.

Don't let Tim win,

especially if you've got

Hot Dad hot for you.

(sighs)

(gulls keening in distance)

SCOTT:

Ooh, it's really hard

coming back to Vicky's

house.

How's that

sand castle looking, Holly?

Good.

(text alert ooh-gahs)

I just got a new grant.

I just got

a new grant!

That-that's-that's

sort of like a job.

Look, right here in Puget Sound,

that's really close by.

Are you going to be able

to stay in your room?

Well, do you think

you could put in a good word

with Uncle Scott for me?

Then, yeah.

Maybe.

I got a grant!

Yeah!

(laughs)

Oh, yeah!

(laughing)

(sighs)

Wow, I do not

recall that.

(laughs)

Why don't I remember that

picture being taken?

I don't know.

You remember the day she told

us she was gonna move here?

Yeah, I was 11.

Yeah, well,

she was what-- 19?

She was a kid.

And Dad-- total meltdown, right?

(laughing): Yeah.

(sighs happily)

She loved Seattle.

I think the only reason

she stayed on the island

as long as she did

was for you.

She adored you.

I begged her not to go.

She promised she'd

always come back for me.

She'd always...

be there for me.

She lit up around you.

You were the baby,

the favorite.

Yeah, well...

she wouldn't be too happy

with me right now.

Are you serious?

I've taken Holly away

from everything she knows.

Away from her life here,

Vicky would not be happy about that.

Vicky knew you would never

move away from the island.

Your business is there,

your friends, your home.

(sighs)

I'm sure Vicky knew

that if anything...

ever happened to her...

you would take Holly

to Friday Harbor.

I just don't want

to mess this up.

You're doing a great job.

Vicky made the right

choice in picking you.

(pats Mark's back)

We'll...

we'll pick the rest

of this stuff up

after the holidays, okay?

(people cheering,

lilting holiday music playing)

I believe that there's a toy

for every little girl and boy

I believe it, I believe it

And when Christmas

comes around

All of the children

jump for joy

All because of

Mr. Santa Claus

Hello, Santa,

Hello, Santa...

(ship's horn blows)

(cheering, whooping)

When you're hanging up

your stocking

Make a wish

and say a prayer

It will happen,

It will happen...

Can you put me

on your shoulders?

When you wake up

Christmas morning

All your wishes

will be there

All because of...

Come here.

Woop!

...Mr. Santa Claus!

So it's true--

Alex is your favorite.

He's my favorite uncle.

So is Uncle Scott.

And...

do you think

you could be my dad?

Yes.

Of course I can,

sweetheart.

Forever.

MAGGIE:

Mark.

I'll be right back.

We just can't seem to stop

bumping into each other, can we?

This time I was

looking for you.

Well, you found me.

I think maybe you misunderstood

me the other night.

No, I think I got it.

You're a dad.

And yes, there are some

girls

who aren't ready

for that, but...

Yeah, I got that.

No, there are some...

well, there's one...

who wouldn't mind that at

all.

Especially if the kid is

Holly.

I just...

I'm really hoping that,

maybe sometime,

you might want to have

some doughnuts with me.

Yeah, I-I would like that.

Do you think we could make

it doughnuts and coffee?

(laughing)

Yeah... (laughs)

Oh.

(groans)

Holly, check this out.

That's your mom

and the three of us

together when we were kids.

See how much

you look like her?

You still look

the same.

You act the same.

And I need to

work on that.

(clinking)

I've got an announcement.

As you know,

my grant was rejected,

so I won't be going

to Maine.

But I've just received word

that my revised proposal

was accepted right here

in Washington.

So...

I was wondering if

I might be able to continue

to rent a room from you.

You, long-term,

with those molds?

(groans quietly)

I couldn't turn

you down before.

However, I have one rule.

(groans)

As long as you can put up

with me, you've got a home.

Thanks.

Now you...

you...

(giggles)

...you can stay

here forever.

Well, it won't be

as long as Alex.

For however long

you need to hang.

(door opens)

Ah...

MAGGIE:

h*, h*, h*.

Merry Christmas.

ALL:

Merry Christmas.

Olive dressed up for

Christmas.

Yes, she did.

And we have a surprise outside for you,

Holly.

Wait...

Hey...

Your jacket!

Put on a jacket.

Hey, come back here,

young lady.

(Olive barks)

MAGGIE: Come on... come on!

Do you think she's here?

Oh, I know she is.

If we look really close we

might see her inside, right?

That's right.

Can I keep her?

She's yours.

Yay!

Uncle Scott! Uncle Alex!

I get to keep her!

ALEX:

That's great.

(Olive groans)

(Maggie and Mark laugh)

(Holly laughs)