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(male)
Listen up,
this is your play.

4 a.m. at K-Mart.

They have the best deals
and people camp out.

Then, across town
to Electronics.

Then, to the mall.

The mall's gonna be
a mad house,

so we should use the back
entrance and park at the bank.

Now, we're Dalts.

Don't let anybody
push you around.

We'll be
Black Friday ninjas.

Full-contact shopping,

the true meaning
of Christmas.

Yeah, well I need those
Black Fridays.

I've got a daughter
in law school,

and it's not cheap.

Well, I have a father
and a brother

with expensive taste.

(Mom)
Hey, third piece?

You already ate
half the turkey.

No, see, it's moms and sisters
that have expensive taste.

Well, your mother
wants something

that can't be found in a store
this Christmas.

Oh yes?

(Dad)
She wants to win

the neighborhood
house decorating contest.

he winner gets featuredT
n West Michigan Living magazinei

and it would really help
your mother's business.

But Mom does
interior design.

(Mom)
Listen, if Judy Gage
beats me again,

you know she's never gonna
let me hear the end of it.

It starts tomorrow

and this lady's
already out plotting

and scheming in her yard.

She takes great pride
in beating me

because
I'm a design person.

(Dad)
Which is why Jason and I
are starting at dawn

while you two shop.

Nuh-uh, nope,
not gonna happen.

Uh-huh, so we don't
have to go shopping.

sister)(
hat ridiculous themeW
id the neighborhood associationd

vote for this year?

Christmas Bells,

and I have had
no time to plan,

so I am just thinking
off the top of my head silver,

all silver, silver bells.

Oh no, no, nope, nope,
nope, nope, nope, nope, nope.

What?

Darling, we're Dalts.
We never go for the silver;

we always go for the gold,
for the win.

[laughing]

Speaking of which--

Off to work, we know.

Even on Thanksgiving.

The sports must go on.

***

If you watched the
Central Michigan game yesterday,

then you know the play

Michiganders are just
celebrating tonight.

I hope you were able
to feast your eyes on--

Feast your eyes?

(Dad)
Eighty-yard touchdown
by Derek Jensen

that sealed it for the Chippewas
in the final quarter.

That is Jensen's
fifth game-winning touchdown

in five straight games.

Now folks,
I want to tell you something.

He is the one we are giving
thanks for at our house.

hat is your Thanksgiving DayT
sports round-up.

Tomorrow, our Ridiculous
Ref of the Week Award.

Here it comes.

I'm Bruce Dalt,
Action 8 Sports, for the win.

For the win.

Thank you, Bruce.

Very exciting.
Well, tomorrow is--

I can't believe
you're still letting him

do this Ridiculous Ref
segment.

It's lowbrow.

It's the only segment
we've been able to get viral.

Viewers love it.

You know what
they would really love?

An exclusive
with Derek Jensen.

Yeah, well that kid's
a media hermit.

He doesn't let the press
get near him.

He's a lock for
the Heisman this year.

We should have
a home-field advantage;

he grew up
in Garfield Park.

If someone could
get that interview,

would they have a shot
at the On Air desk?

Sure.

***

***

***

Hey, Arlo, Judy,

you know you can't start
decorating 'til tomorrow.

It's 12:15, Bruce.

Judy)(
nd we're goingA
or the win.f

***

Jason, psst!

Jason, come on,
get up.

Judy's got
the jump on us.

Jason, wake up!

Come on buddy, don't you care
about Christmas, huh?

We have a whole month.
It's not a race.

Look, we can't let the Gages
get the psychological edge.

We both know--

Do not quote Yogi Berra.

Ninety percent of the game
is half mental.

Now get up.

Come on!

***

Where'd you even go?

I thought Mom was still
deciding on her design.

Well, we know
she'll want lights,

so we'll start right here.

This whole competition
is stupid.

It doesn't mean--

It's important
to your mom.

Why do I get the feeling
you're not in it to win here?

Because winning
is overrated.

Winning will give you
greater opportunities.

This is the year that'll
determine your future, buddy.

If you win state,
if you get a scholarship,

that scholarship
will determine your school.

That school
will determine your career

and your entire future.

We're still talking about
the neighborhood contest, right?

Mm-hmm.

Alright, let's see here.

[groaning]

And we can't win like this,

so I will get a few more
hours of sleep

while we wait for
the stores to open.

See you in awhile,
crocodile.

***

Bruce)(
do not understandI
hy they needw

all these handicapped
parking spaces.

Because we have handicapped
people in America, Dad.

Bruce)(
hoa, there's oneW
ight over here.r

Out of the way, man.

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ake your time!t

- There's another guy there.
- I don't care.

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on't worry about it.d

ey, hey, hey, hey!H

[car horns blaring]

et that little thingG
ut of here, I got it!o

What's the matter
with you, huh?

I was there first!
I'm bigger than you!

Come on,
this is a big space.

For the win, right?

You're the sports reporter.

Yeah, Bruce Dalt,
Action 8 Sports.

No, I'm telling you,

you saw that
we were first, right?

People get so crazy
at Christmastime.

They do.

They forget what's important,
don't they?

Yeah.

female)(
hank you very much,T
erry Christmas.M

Merry Christmas
to you, too.

Well, you can't do much good
with pocket change, can you?

female)(
erry Christmas.M

Tell me something,

this money doesn't go to buying
those crazy uniforms, does it?

female)(
o, the uniforms say we'reN
vailable to people in need.a

The money goes to them.

Save to serve.

To each his own.

I don't care
how it gets in the kettle.

It's all the
Lord's money now.

Somebody'll be
blessed by it.

* Joy to the world,
the Lord has come **

(sister)
Do you want the cheese plate
shipped to Aunt Mabel?

Yes, and that tea cozy
goes to Great Grandma Rose.

She always sends us something
and I always forget about her.

That's terrible.

You know the doilies
she makes us?

Bruce singing][
On the first day of Christmas,*
reat Grandma gave to me *G

A hand-crocheted doily *

- Beautiful.
- She's 99, she's precious.

I know.

I was thinking that maybe
we could do more things

as a family this year,
like go to church.

Oh.

Church.

Like, church-church?

Yeah!

You know, it's Christmas.

Christmas is the
birth of Jesus, right, right?

It sounds like
a good time to go.

(Mom)
Sure, I agree.

If you want
to do that, sure.

I have to drive back
to school tomorrow,

end of term, so--

Bruce)(
unday's alwaysS
big game day.a

I mean,
there's a lot to cover.

I won't be able
to go with you.

lright, well maybeA
could go on Christmas Eve.I

Bruce, we can,
you know--

Jason)(
o, it's cool, Mom.N

If it's not real enough
to go every Sunday,

then why go
on Christmas either?

I can go on my own.

Something I said?

Honey, how did it go
with you two today?

It went great!

We put up the new lights.

Well, I mean,
did you, you know,

have a chance to connect?

Like, what did you
talk about?

What are you,
speaking Womanese?

sister)(
ome on.C

Well, what
are you asking me?

No, I'm serious.

Bruce, he's gonna be out of
the house before we know it

and he needs to know
we support him.

I don't want to lose him.

Sweetheart,
he is asking to go to church.

It's not like he's
out drinking or something.

Unless he's asking because
he feels guilty about something.

[laughing]

It's probably just a girl.

Look, he has a big game
tomorrow night.

Bruce)(
lready planning on it.A

Come as a dad, okay?

Don't come as Bruce Dalt,
Action 8 Sports, for the win.

Don't I always?

***

You just made it.
They're about to come out.

Hold on,
hold on one second.

Be right back.

Excuse me, good to see you,
good to see you.

Hey everybody,
how are you?

Bruce Dalt,
Action 8 Sports.

Hi, how ya doing?

Good to see you.

State's been off to
an excellent start this season.

This could be your year,
you guys.

Yeah, we think so.

You know,
Jason Dalt, number 4,

keep an eye on him.

He could be your ticket
for next year.

Okay, right,
number 4, got it.

Okay, good.

Good to see you again.

(coach)
They're gonna come out
man-to-man.

We gotta be ready for it.

We're gonna run
flex one, flex two.

It's gonna happen between
these two spots right here.

Jason, stay with me
on the play calls, okay?

Bruce, is everything
okay out there?

Oh, it's good, it's good,
it's real good.

I just wanna say, guys,
go get 'em, huh?

Now, there's a scout
from State out there

and he has got
his eyes on you boys,

so play your best, huh?

Especially you,
Jason Dalt, huh?

Alright.

Thanks, thanks Bruce.

Hey, can we
get a minute here?

Oh yeah, sure, sure,
yeah, go!

Alright guys,
forget everything he just said.

Forget about the scout.

We're gonna play our gam.

Now, you with me?

Yeah!

- Jason?
- Yeah, I'm with you.

Okay, this team
is aggressive.

That's how they try
to get in your head.

We're gonna be cool.

We're gonna
play great defense.

Defense, defense,
defense, defense, defense!

Spartans on three!

One, two, three, Spartans!

***

Go, go, go, go, go, go!

Come on, Jason!

Oh, moving screen!

Ref, come on!

Go, Jason, go, go, go!

Oh, oh, reaching,
hey, ref!

Make a call here,
will you?

What?

No, wait, Bruce,
stay out of it!

Look, you gonna
call something or what?

You're a referee,
call something!

Smart defense, no fouls.

Take the cotton
out of your ears

and call something,
will you?

Bring it in, right now.

(Bruce)
He's on his way to
a Ridiculous Ref Award.

Go Jason!
Come on, buddy!

Jason, get your head
in the game, come on.

[crowd cheering]

Foot was on the line,
two points.

Bruce)(
wo?T

That was a three,
what are you talking about?

I don't believe this.
And he was fouled!

Are you an idiot
or something?

You're from Channel 8
Action Sports, right?

The guy who hands out
the Ridiculous Ref Award?

Yes, yes, because I know
a bad call when I see one.

One, two, three, Spartans!

- I really don't believe it.
- You need to stand back.

You need to start
calling some fouls, man.

[whistle blowing]

What?!

We got a technical foul,
white, interference,

red, two shots.

Are you kidding me?

Dad, get off the court!

(referee)
You, out!

Mom)(
hen I said weW
eeded to support him,n

here was a middle groundt
n there I was shooting for.i

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, okay!

Just that--
well, you were there!

Not only was he clear
of the three line,

he was fouled.

I couldn't
just sit there

and watch them lose
the game to bad call.

Oh, so they lost
in a more humiliating way.

He's mad,
I don't blame him.

His teammates
are mad, Bruce.

Jason is furious.

I'll talk to him.

No, you won't.

ou will not go in thereY
ight nowr

because you'll
make it worse.

How could this
possibly be worse?

***

(referee voiceover)
You, out!

All three competing
networks carried it.

I pay you to report the news,
not make it for other stations.

Okay, okay.

What do you
want me to do?

An on-air apology?

I'm gonna have to
take you off the desk.

What, why?

I need you to talk
to Tony in legal.

The ref's
pressing charges.

That's ridiculous, right?

I mean,
you just saw the video.

Everybody's seen the video.

If you take me
off the desk

it's like you're
saying he's right.

It makes me
look like a criminal.

Just until
you get it worked out.

You've been here
a long time,

but we just can't afford
to lose viewers right now.

Oh, I'm sorry,
I'll come back.

No, no, Lesley,
what do you need?

Wardrobe was just
wondering which dress

you want me in
for the 6 o'clock.

Tough loss, Bruce.

Let's go with that one.

***

***

***

Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho!

Aren't you
supposed to be at school?

I drove home
for the night.

Mom thought
I should help.

I am working with
the station attorney.

You just jump in your car,
and turn around,

and drive right on back.

Dad, this is
a no-win situation.

Bruce)(
o such thing.N

Did you see
the video, huh?

he guy isT
otally overreacting.t

He has got a problem
with my Ridiculous Ref Award

so he's attacking me.

- He has a case.
- A stupid case.

But still a case.

What did Tony say?

He said I should plead out
as quickly as possible

if I want to
get back on the air.

He's right.

No, he's not right.

You're a Dalt.

I didn't raise you
to back down.

I'm not backing down.

I'm coming to the meeting
with the judge.

- Fine.
- Fine.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

***

***

Gentlemen, tell me we have

something reasonable
figured out here.

Mr. Dalt is prepared
to pay medical expenses.

Your Honor, the victim
isn't interested in money.

We feel any kind of jail time
would be unwarranted,

especially at Christmas.

As a first-time offender--

Not even an offender.

Your Honor,
have you seen the video?

I have.

Prosecutor,
what are you thinking?

Community service
and restitution.

So you want to put a bloody nose
through my court system

so that he can watch this fellow
pick up trash along the highway?

Your Honor,
the victim was publicly

called out and humiliated.

And injured.

He had to have his family
Christmas picture taken

with this bandage
on his nose.

They want your ego,
not your wallet.

This is good.

Did I ever give you

the Ridiculous
Ref of the Week Award, huh?

Is that what
all this is about?

We'll take it.
We'll take community service.

- What?!
- Yes.

What happened
to Dalts don't back down?

She's right.

And restitution.

Done.

Okay, then community service
and restitution it is.

They don't put people on
the road crews in December.

Something as public as my
incident would be preferred.

Well, it's Christmas.

The army can always use
a little help this time of year.

[together]
The army?

You can't do that.

Report tomorrow
to Major Lowell.

I'll tell him to expect you.

And next time,
stay off the court, okay?

The army?

[tuba being played off-key]

[tuba playing continues]

Uh...
[clearing his throat]

Major Lowell?

Bruce Dalt,

Action 8 Sports,
for the win.

ome on in.C

I'm being saved to serve,
aren't I?

Sit down.

You play an instrument?

I took saxophone
in middle school.

It was hardly
a community service.

I think I know exactly
where you can help us out.

Oh no, no, no,
not bells.

Oh, no, no bells
if that's okay with you.

Why not?

You know, I can sort things
at a thrift shop,

you know, old things?

I'm good at sorting.

My wife taught me
how to wash dishes.

I'll bet you
have a soup kitchen.

Why not bell ringing?

Well...

You know, people recognize me
when I'm out and about,

you know, from the news,

and it sure might
become a huge distraction.

People like to see someone
they know at the kettle.

Honestly, I don't want
to see people I know.

I think that's sad.

A lot of people
enjoy bell ringing.

We got local service clubs
who hold a friendly competition

to see who can ring more.

More power to 'em.

Sorry, Bruce.

Judge's orders.

I'll see you tomorrow,

10 a.m., at the K-Mart.

ou remember the spot.Y

Dress warm,

it really gets cold
after awhile.

Yes, sir.

Good day.

[bell ringing]

- Merry--
- Well, here I am.

Bruce?

You said it
would be cold.

I didn't say
we were robbing a bank.

Well, I've gotta protect my
skin from windburn, you know?

I'm on the air, you know?

Not until your
community service is up.

And I think the ski mask
definitely gives

the "Don't approach me" vibe.

Alright, alright.

- Excellent.
- There.

Here's your apron,

and of course, your bell.

And don't ring it too much.

Just enough
for people to notice.

A friendly smile.

Good.

And please be sure
to thank the people

and say "Merry Christmas."

Now, let's see it.

[bell ringing]

A little more.

I know how
to ring a bell, alright?

And someone will be here
to collect the kettle

when your shift is done.

Okay, okay, I got it.

Okay.

Thank you.

I know it doesn't
seem like much,

but it means a lot.

[bell ringing]

Hey!

I'm just grabbing a picture

for my Ridiculous
Reporter of the Week Award.

Oh, hilarious.

Ha, ha, ha,
Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Lesley, welcome.

Thank you, Harold.

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has been awarded
the coveted Heisman Trophy.

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Mom)(
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ourself miserable.y

Do I look miserable?

Mom)(
es.Y

She's prettier than me.

Mom)(
et's hope so.L

And younger.

You know what would
make you feel better?

If you brought out
your inner Griswold,

and you got up
on the roof,

and you put up
the angels I bought today.

What happened
to the reindeer we had?

Well, they got worn out
in last year's blizzards.

But you know what?
These are really beautiful.

They're motion activated.

They play music when
people walk by and--

How much did you spend
on some musical angels?

Please, Bruce.

You know there's gonna be
a storm this weekend

and then
they'll never go up.

[groaning]

Okay, your old,
non-pretty husband

who has been out
in the cold all day

will climb up on the roof
in the middle of the night

and put up your
overpriced musical angels.

Thank you,
you're the best.

***

***

Huh, no bells.

Can't win without
incorporating the theme.

(Arlo)
We don't have enough
twinkle lights.

Judy)(
hese are pretty,T
hese are classy.t

(Arlo)
We're going to win with--

If we don't use
these lights--

Twinkle lights
will make the--

Judy)(
don't understand--I

[crashing]

Okay, okay.

***

***

Thank you,
Merry Christmas.

You want to ring
for awhile?

I'm very happy right here.

Nice and warm,
egg nog latte.

Enjoy.

I will.

Your release is here!

Merry Christmas!

Yes, it's a
cold one, isn't it?

The rug helps.

Yeah.

It just feels so good
to give, doesn't it?

Yeah.

It really warms
the cockles of your heart.

I'm so excited!

I just love to
greet those shoppers,

and ring the bell,
and say "Merry Christmas."

[ringing bell]

I got all the other ladies
from Bible Study Fellowship

to do it too.

We're gonna give the Rotary

a run for the
Kettle Awards this year.

Oh, you're from
one of those service groups

that brings
a bunch of people.

- Oh yeah!
- Oh.

We have so much fun.

And every spring,

they throw a really wonderful
banquet for the volunteers.

They give
a Silver Bell Award

to the group with
the most volunteers,

most hours on the kettle,
most money raised.

It can go to
an individual, too.

Total raised,
or per hour?

Well, of course
that's not why we do it.

Of course not.

You know, I've got
1 or 2 minutes left on my time.

Excuse me.

ir, sir, can I talk to youS
bout making a donation?a

erry Christmas!M

***

Hey you!
You in the SUV.

Give to those who need
for Christmas.

Help us do the
most good, please!

[Bruce singing]
* Joy to the world,
the kettle is here *

* And I'm going
for the win! **

Can we go now?

Hey big guy,
you got a dollar, huh?

You got a dollar for me?
Come on, man.

Excuse me, excuse me,
the kettle is right here.

Please, make a donation.

Merry Christmas to you!

Alright, go away.

* Joy to the world,
the kettle is here *

* And I'm going
for the win! **

No, no, no, you got
something for the kettle.

You know you do.
Come on, you know you do.

Come on, give it to me.

Give us a little help here.

A little help
to do some good.

Okay, we'll catch you
another day.

Cheapskate.

[ringing bell]

[bell-ringing continues]

$78.50!

Come on miss,
every little bit helps.

This is for those in need.
Really, this is for those--

(Major Lowell)
Bruce!

What?

What are you doing?

I nearly cleared
300 bucks this shift!

Bruce, I think
we need to talk.

- But I could have gotten more.
- Come on.

I thought getting the money
in the kettle was the point.

The point is to get people
to understand the joy of giving,

and we usually don't do that
through fear and intimidation.

I can stop singing.

Why do we
celebrate Christmas?

It's the birth of Jesus.

But why was he born?

To grow up
and to save mankind.

And why would he do that?

To defeat evil.

And how did he
defeat evil?

Mighty power from on High.

With love, Bruce.

He came, he lived,
he died because he loves you,

nd he lovesa
ll these people.a

That's why we love
all these people.

What is this?

Applications
for Christmas help.

I want you to sort 'em
alphabetically

so we can organize
the pick-up.

No, no, no, you can't
take me off the kettle.

I'm just gaining
on the Rotary Club.

[laughing]

How many are there?

About 1,800.

***

***

***

You can quit
for the night.

I know it's a big jo,

but you and I both need
to get home to our wives.

I'm sorry,
I just got distracted.

(Major Lowell)
What, reading them?

I know
they're confidential.

I know you do.

Bit overwhelming,
isn't it?

Even just this one here,

ingle dad workings
minimum wage jobs,2

6 kids, the power's been
turned off on his place

twice in the last 2 months.

Are all the kids on
the Angel's Tree list?

Bruce)(
eah.Y

And look at this kid here.

It's kind of funny.

Andre, he wishes
he could play for the NBA,

but he knows
that could take awhile,

so all he wants is
a pair of basketball shoes

for a good start.

Yeah, I like this kid.

I know,

but you need to get home
to your family.

Yeah.

I can finish this up
tomorrow,

but if you want to do any more
behind the scenes work,

y wife Roberta'sm
rganizing a big sorting dayo

here we organizew
nd unpack food donationsa

for the Christmas baskets.

nd you couldA
ring your family.b

Would that still count
towards my service hours?

Of course,

but it also counts
towards loving others.

Get out of here.

***

***

***

***

- Hey.
- Hi!

How much do you think all of
this will add to our power bill?

Is it too much,
too bright?

Oh, no,no, I was just
thinking how much it costs

to have so much Christmas.

Did you just get fired?

No, no.

Good, that is good

because things have
slowed down for me a little.

Well, you know,
people aren't really

starting remodels
this time of year.

Yeah, I mean,
I hope so.

I've just--I've had a couple
of comments from clients,

you know, about the video,
your referee thing.

Seriously?

Yeah, but you know,
I think you're right.

I think it's
this time of year

and it'll pick back up
in January.

Here, here,
you want it up there?

Mom)(
eah.Y

Here it is.
Let me do it.

Mom)(
hank you.T

- Perfect.
- There.

Mom)(
hanks.T

(Harold)
It's so good
to have you on the team.

Thank you, Harold.
I'm excited.

(Harold)
You're a natural.

All set
for the broadcast?

We're good.

We had to rewrite the copy
you wrote for Lesley.

It wasn't quite her style.

Oh, well, I'm better
out on the field

than I am behind
the prompter, I guess.

Speaking of which,

about my assignment
for tomorrow.

I don't remember us covering
bowling that much in the past.

We covered it,

it doesn't always
make the broadcast.

In fact, Chad,
can you go as his camera op.

- Sure, yeah.
- Okay, great.

Just tighten up on that shot
a little bit and we'll be good.

Copy that.

Lucky us, right?

You don't
deserve it, Bruce.

They have you on bowling

while Lesley gets
the Derek Jensen interview?

We got an interview
with Derek Jensen?

He doesn't give interviews.

She's trying.

She hasn't had
any luck...yet.

Thanks, Chad.

***

What's all this?

These are fake presents
for the yard

which don't use
any electricity.

What are you working on?

Did you know that Derek Jensen
grew up in this area?

The football star?

The key to getting
my job back.

Just have to figure
a way to get to him.

He doesn't do interviews.

Well, if he's
from here, honey,

there might still be
family in the area.

There might.

If you want to know
what's going on with the son,

ask the mother.

Hey, that's a good idea.

Unless, of course,
he's your son,

in which case
I have no idea.

Why, what's
happening with Jason?

I don't know.

I feel like
he's avoiding home.

e's out late,H
don't know where.I

What happened
to going to church?

I think he's going.

He just barely talks to me
unless he wants food.

Yeah, well,
he's a teenage boy.

See, here he is.

Well, you try.

Jason, Jason!

Where were you?

Out.

Out where?

Practice.

Honey, what happened
to your letter?

I caught it on something.

So, how was school?

Fine.

Can I have some dinner?

It's in the fridge.

Jason, hold on a second.
Hold on a second.

I want to ask you cancel

any plans you
might have on Saturday.

There's something I'd like
the whole family to do together.

Not decorating.

No, no, no, no, no.

Major Lowell asked
if we could all come down

to the Christmas food drive
at the Salvation Army,

you know, unpack
and distribute food boxes,

that sort of thing.

Bruce, I love that idea.

That'll be some great time
together as a family.

Yeah.

Yeah, sure, I'll do it.

Okay, I guess he'll talk to us
again on Saturday.

***

Major Lowell)(
lright everybody,A

claim a table
in groups of twos or threes.

Melvin!

You made it.

This is the family?

Yes, this is my wife,
Piper.

- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you.

My son, Jason.

We've met.
Hi, Jason.

Oh yes, at the kettle
on Black Friday.

Wow, good memory.

female)(
want to thank you allI
or joining us todayf

to serve
with joyful hearts.

That's my wife, gotta go.

Grab that table.

Roberta)(
ow, just a few instructionsN
efore we get started,b

but the main thing is
we are going to have some fun.

[cheering]

Okay, if you notice, there's
a stack of baskets on your table

ith a list of itemsw
hat go in them.t

ou can assign one personY
t your table to act as a runnera

o go and bring backt
he food suppliest

hile the othersw
egin to fill.b

Are we ready?

Yeah, whoo-hoo!

Roberta)(
lright, great,A
et's get started.l

Whoo-hoo!

(Bruce)
Okay, Team Dalt,
let's do this, huh?

Who wants to be
the runner, hmm?

Looks like it's me.

***

That's the guy
from the basketball game.

What else?

Behind me is the guy
who banged up the ref's nose

at my brother's
basketball game.

Now, he's trying to be
the super food packer.

Okay, canned yams.

Okay, what more
do we need here?

We need flour.

Flour, come on,
come on Dalts.

We are falling behind.
Go, go!

Oh, thank you
so much, sweetheart.

Very good, alright.

Last one.

***

Please, here.

Thank you.
No, thank you.

Bruce, what are you doing?

Dad, you are fighting
a little girl for flour.

[gasping]

Roberta)(
hat is going on over here?W

(Major Lowell)
This is Bruce.

Oh!

What does "oh" mean?

Let's just get this
mess cleaned up.

(Major Lowell)
Jason, there's
a broom closet

out in the hallway
by the bathroom.

Piper,
you can go clean up.

I'll have Bruce stand guard
'til you get back

so no one slips in this.

Roberta)(
e're probably gonna have toW
tart all over again.s

Derek is leaving.

(Major Lowell)
Everybody, everybody,
hold things up a minute.

We have a friend here who
eserves some congratulations.d

Now, he has to
leave right away,

so I want to get him
up here before he goes.

Derek, come on up,
and don't be shy.

[applauding]

You gotta be kidding me.

Some of you know
that Derek Jensen

was just named
Heisman Trophy winner.

[applauding]

But what you may not know

is Derek grew up
right here,

just a few blocks
from the corps,

and he played
his first football

on our field
outside in the back.

So somehow,
e feel like we raised him.w

So, we just want to say how
proud we are of you, Derek.

You're using your talents,

you're a shining light
for the Lord,

nd somehow, you find the timea
o come back here every yeart

to pack baskets.

So, we thank you.

[applauding]

Alright,
let's get back to work.

***

***

***

***

***

***

***

The house looks nice.

Thank you.

How was work?

Oh, it was fine,
you know.

I'm sorry
about the flour and...

You're an Internet
sensation...again.

(Bruce)
Eighteen thousand hits?

How long has this been up?

Long enough for Jason
to get 30 e-mails about it.

It gets even worse.

Remember Derek Jensen?

Yes, Jason told me
he was there.

I didn't even get to see him
until I was covered in flour.

Well, now you know
something about him.

Yeah.

***

***

Mrs. Jensen?

Can I help you?

I'm Bruce Dalt.

I'd like to have
a word with Derek.

You know Derek?

Bruce)(
o, but I saw himN
aturdayS

and I've been trying
to get in touch with him.

You're a reporter.

No, no.

Well, yes and no.

You can't even
make up your mind.

I am a reporter, yes,

ction 8 News,A
ruce Dalt, for the win?B

Wait, I know you.

You're the one that
punched the ref in the nose.

No, that's not true.

Why would I ever
let Derek talk to you?

Get on out of here.

Now, wait a second here.

Derek doesn't
like reporters.

Neither do I.

You ever heard
of calling first?

Well, of course.

I'd try, but I just
didn't think you'd let me--

Well, you're right
about that.

I just want to talk to him,
that's all.

We have something
in common.

Here's something
you can have in common.

Derek isn't here,

so you make yourself
not here either.

You want to see Derek?

Check out
the instant replay.

Yes ma'am.

Yes ma'am.

***

***

***

Bruce)(
ey, hey, hey, Melvin,H
'm here, I'm here.I

I am sorry,
I am so, so sorry.

I had to do something for work,
and I had to finish, and I--

Why are you here?

The last ringer
called the office

and I came down

when I realized
you were her replacement.

What's going on
with you, Bruce?

You didn't tell me
you knew Derek Jensen.

You're a sports guy.

I thought you
knew his story.

Well, I need to get
an interview with him.

Derek doesn't
do interviews

and his mother
is not fond of reporters.

Well, I do know that.

Look, I'm sorry about
the whole flour thing

and I'm sorry
about being so late.

I just--

You don't have to report this
to the judge, do you?

I'm not worried about
the assignment,

I'm worried about you.

I'm fine.

Really!

***

***

***

[knocking]

Where is everybody?

Assignment meeting is over?

Yeah, it's just a slow week
with the holidays.

here were you?W

I had to put an extra
hour in on the bells.

That's probably
for the best.

Why is that for the best?

Well, we went over the ratings
for the last few weeks

nd they're up.a

That's good, right?

boss)(
hat fact is,T

Lesley's brought some
fresh air to the broadcast.

She's getting great feedback

from the young male
demographic and women.

And what does
that mean for me?

My service hours
are almost done.

That whole video thing
should be over soon.

Bruce,
I'm making the decision

not to put you back
on the live broadcast.

You're firing me?

No, you'd still
be in the field.

A demotion.

Well, if you want to
look at it like that.

Well, how else
could it look?

That's the business, Bruce.
I'm sorry.

***

***

***

I heard from Kasey
this morning.

She's coming home.

Great.

You got in
late last night.

Mm-hmm,
it was a bad night.

Oh, more
bowling coverage?

Jim's taking me off
the sport's desk permanently.

Why would he do that?

Lesley's ratings
are higher.

People like her better.

He's gonna put me
on field assignments.

Piper)(
ou have been thereY
lmost 20 years.a

(Bruce)
I know, I know,
but honey,

they have to do what's
best for the broadcast.

No, no, no, no!

This was fine when
I came home last night.

Who would do this?

They left
a pretty big clue.

"Quitter"?

Bruce)(
hat's this all about?W
hat does it mean, "quitter"?W

I'm sorry Mom, I didn't think
they'd do anything like this.

(Piper)
These were your friends,
Jason.

(Jason)
Not friends.

Obviously.

eammates?T

Not anymore.

You quit the basketball team.
That's what this is about.

And you didn't tell us?

I was only playing
because you wanted me to.

You love basketball!

I loved it before it was
the key to my entire future.

You have no idea what
it's like being your son.

(Kasey)
What happened out front?

Bruce)(
ason quitsJ
he basketball teamt

and his friends
wanted to say, "Thank you."

You quit? Why?

Because it's not
fun anymore.

God forbid you have
to do something hard.

(Jason)
Oh, you wouldn't
understand.

Oh really?

The team was mad
about the loss,

or was it other kids
at school? The coach?

No, no, no, the question is
where have you been going

fter schoola
f not to practice?i

It's none
of your business.

Oh, as your parents it most
certainly is our business.

I'm not doing
anything wrong.

Piper)(
ason?J

That went well.

[unenthusiastic bell-ringing]

Congratulations.

I can't imagine for what.

You were here
3 hours today, right?

Well, that's the end
of your community service.

I have to say,

I'm mighty proud of you
for sticking it out.

I wasn't sure at first.

Everything okay?

Well, let's see,
I got demoted from my work,

some teenagers
trashed my wife's dreams,

my daughter's getting
ready to sue the world,

and my son is--
I don't know.

He quit his
basketball team.

He's off somewhere,
he won't say,

every day
doing who knows what.

Major Lowell)(
wouldn't worry about Jason,I
ut you say he quit basketball?b

Yeah, I don't get it.

Basketball's always
been everything to him.

Bruce, you have some time?

I want to show you
something.

Get in.

So, you never been
to the Kroc Center, huh?

No, no, I never have.

Well, you're in
for a surprise.

Well, we have
church here on Sundays.

This is a church?

On Sundays.

The rest of the week
it's community activities,

fine arts,
and educational classes.

Yeah, well, Jason's been
bugging me about church.

I don't get it.

Maybe you don't know
what you'd be missing.

Well, if I go,
I'll be missing sleep,

I'll be missing
a lot of work.

Well, if you don't go,

you'll be missing
the opportunity

to be in the
presence of God.

With all due respect, Melvin,
I'm really not interested.

Well, okay.

Let's take a little tour.

We got something here I know
you'll be interested in: sports.

Alright.

(Major Lowell)
Jason did his
service work for school here,

and when we needed help.

You know
he didn't tell me?

Of course
I didn't know it meant

that he quit
his own team.

Hey, you're Bruce Dalt,
Bruce Dalt from the news.

For the win, right?

Yes, I am.

was just taking a tour withI
ajor Lowell of the Kroc Center.M

Coach Jason says
if I work hard enough,

you'll interview me
on TV one day.

Really, you're
that good, huh?

I've got some moves.

Here Andre,
show him your stuff.

Ooh, pretty good!

What's your name?

Andre Knight.

Andre Knight,
I think I've heard of you.

aybe that's just a name thatM
ounds like a star, you know?s

You better get out there
and practice

if you want to be a star.

Yes, sir.

You listen to your coach.

He knows
what he's doing.

Alright guys, let's see
some hustle, hustle, hustle.

***

He's a good kid.

He's better than me.

Just because your
service hours are over,

doesn't mean that you
have to stop giving.

What have you
got for me?

Well, we always
got something.

But I don't mean
just here.

I mean at home
and at work.

So you're not
the star anymore.

So what?

Matthew 23:11,

Jesus says if you want to be
truly great in his kingdom,

then you got to be
the servant of all.

"Humble yourself to the Lord,
and he will lift you up."

Then you are a
pretty great man, Melvin.

And you should
give it a try.

***

[knocking]

I should have
told you, I know.

You know,
I am really proud of you

for choosing
to work with those kids,

but why wouldn't
you tell me?

Why would you hide it?

I don't know.

I mean,
I guess I was worried

ou were gonnay
ry and convince met

not to quit
the team.

Or worse,
you'd try and take over

and teach me how to
coach them for the win.

Well, it already looks to me
like they are winning.

It's fun, Dad.

Why did you have to quit
the school team to do it?

You made a commitment
to Coach Larry,

to the rest of the guys.

Jason)(
ith the kids, it feels likeW
'm doing something worthwhile.I

But with the team
and the guys,

it's just not fun anymore,
for me or them.

Because of what I did.

Anyway, I wasn't
gonna get a scholarship,

and volunteer work looks just as
good on a college application.

It's okay to change
your priorities,

but Jason,
you are not a quitter.

No, I'm not,
but I can't go back now.

If they didn't want you
on that team,

why are they so doggone mad
about you quitting?

You should come watch the kids
practice again tomorrow.

I think it really
inspired them.

Well, actually, I am
ringing bells again tomorrow.

I thought you finished
your community service?

I did.

***

***

My attorney thought
you were done.

Done with my hours.

Not done helping out.

They still have
a lot of people to feed.

By the way,

did you get the check
for your medical bills yet?

Yeah, thanks.

Are they gonna let you
back on the air now?

Actually, no.

That's too bad.

You know, besides that
Ridiculous Ref thing,

I actually thought
you were pretty good.

My kids think
you're really funny.

Hey, you've been
going by this kettle

every day I've been here.

Right.

[coins clinking]

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

[bell ringing]

(Bruce)
I'm here
at the starting line

at the annual
Lake Michigan Reindeer Run.

Now, normally
you would see excited faces

and runners warming up,

but as you can see,
there is--

whoa, nothing warm
about this morning.

Reindeer Run officials
ave canceled this year's raceh

due to the weather.

'm Bruce Dalt, Action 8 Sports,I
or the win.f

It's an official
demotion

when you're sent out to
interview the storm, isn't it?

I gotta admit, Bruce.

You handled this a lot better
than I thought you would.

The storm doesn't usually
give interviews.

I had to work an angle
to get that one for you.

Jim)(
kay, so is thisO
bout my decisiona

to keep Lesley
on the broadcast?

Actually, I was wondering
if I could have Chad

and a camera for
a couple of hours.

Sure.
What are you up to?

[chuckling]

(Jason)
Defense, defense, defense.

Fast feet.

All right, go.
Find your open man.

There you go,
there you go, guys.

Be alive. Be alive.

Come on,
I want your arms out.

Excuse me, Coach, I'm here
for an interview with the team.

All right, guys,
take a break.

Go, go, go,
go, go, go, go!

Hey, Andre,
got a minute for the press?

Ready?

I'm standing here
with Andre Knight,

superstar
of the Grand Rapids--

Jaguars.

Sounds fast.

Andre Knight of the
Grand Rapids Jaguars.

Now, Andre, you're going up
against the Pistons tonight.

How do you think the Jaguars
are going to measure up?

Well, Bruce,
we've got Hunter on the post

and he can rebound
all the baskets

the Pistons
are gonna miss.

And we've got shooting
sensation, number 44,

Taylor McCovey,
and the rest of the team.

We've been training hard
in the pre-season,

and we're ready to take it to
the championship this year.

Well, it's truly
a formidable team,

strong on offense
and defense.

Well, we're looking forward
to the match-up.

Good luck tonight, fellas.

Thanks, Bruce.

(Andre)
Oh, oh, wait.
Don't cut yet.

Do the thing.

What?

***

This is Bruce Dalt,
Action 8 Sports, for the win.

(Jason)
All right, guys, get lost.
Go, go, go.

Come on, guys.
Get out of here.

Now, what about
your own team?

***

(Coach Larry)
Jason, we're glad
to have you back today.

And we have
a special guest.

Hey Coach Larry, boys.

Mr. Dalt is here
with my permission,

so let's show him
our respect, please.

I want to apologize to you

for my bad temper
in the game the other night.

I was caught up
in the wrong things.

You guys were playing
a heck of a game,

despite the efforts of my
new best friend, the referee.

I'm sorry I messed it up.

You lost us the game.

It's true.

Let me ask you something.

If one of you guys
got a technical foul,

what would happen?

We'd have to run
ten suicides.

And if you boys
lost a game,

how would you start
the next practice?

We'd run ten suicide lines.

Yeah, 10 plus 10,
that's 20.

Who wants to
count 'em out for me?

I will.

Then let's get to it.

***

***

***

***

[team cheering]

***

(Jason)
Come on, put some
muscle into it, Pop.

Okay, tiger.
I'm coming.

Where's that
"for the win" attitude?

Listen to you.

Come on, slowpokes.

***

***

Major Lowell)(
ow you doing?H

Hello, how are you?

Here you go, sir.

Merry Christmas.
God bless you, sir.

Thank you.

Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho.

[laughing]

- See you at the gym.
- Looking forward to it.

Andre)(
oach, Coach, wait.C

Thank you, Coach.

My pleasure, little man.

***

Major Lowell)(
wish they couldI
ll go like that,a

but then there's too many.

Thanks for making
an exception.

While we're in
this neighborhood,

there's another family
I want us to drop in on.

***

***

***

***

Melvin, I don't think
this is a good idea.

Why? Where are we?

***

Major Lowell,
Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

What are you doing here?

My friends and I were out
delivering Christmas boxes

and I wanted them
to meet Derek.

As in,
the Heisman Trophy guy?

Derek doesn't want to
talk to any reporters.

He's not a reporter today.

He and his son
were volunteering.

(Mrs. Jensen)
Volunteering
because they knew

you would
bring them by here?

Well, actually, he's been
on bells for the whole month,

and he was there
for basket-packing day

and for basket delivery.

Bruce)(
didn't know MelvinI
as gonna bring us here,w

I promise you.

(Derek)
Mom, what's going on, Mom?

Major Lowell.

What's going on, sir?
How you doing, man?

Why are you out
in the cold?

Mom, would you
invite him in, please?

Come on, man.
Come on, it's cold out there.

You have to
excuse my mother.

***

(Mrs. Jensen)
Derek, this man
is a reporter.

(Major Lowell)
But he's out on my business
today, not his own.

Bruce)(
understand.I

You don't do interviews.

'm not askingI
or anything.f

Wait a minute, you're the
"for the win" guy, right?

Yeah, Bruce Dalt.

(Derek)
Oh, man.

I saw the
YouTube videos, man.

Both of 'em.

And you,
you're the shooter, right?

You play ball?

Yeah.

You were totally
behind that line.

That was 3 points
for sure, man.

I mean, I don't even
play basketball,

but anybody
could see that.

Thanks, man.

Listen, Mom, you should
have seen this ridiculous call.

You would have
flipped out, too.

Bruce)(
hen it's your kid, you kind ofW
ose perspective, right?l

(Derek)
Look, she's a nut.

Listen, this one game,

this referee kept calling
interference on me.

This woman, my mother,

stood outside of the
referee's locker room door

after the game.

I just felt that he needed
someone to lovingly remind him

that his optometrist
appointment was overdue.

[all laughing]

(Derek)
Well, I doubt if it
was all that loving, Mom.

(Mrs. Jensen)
Well, we all get
a little crazy

when it comes
to our kids, don't we?

We do.

And when your kid
is as special as yours,

well, you want
to protect him.

(Major Lowell)
Derek, I'm curious.

Why don't you do interviews?

Lights and cameras,
they make me nervous.

I lock up.

There are lights
and cameras at games.

Yeah, but it's different.

Look, after everything
my family's been through,

I'd just like to
keep it private.

But maybe your story
will help encourage some kid

who's going through what
you went through years ago.

Bruce)(
elvin, Melvin, it's okay.M

I mean, that's not the reason
we came here, right Jason?

(Mrs. Jensen)
We've seen what happens
when people get out there

and talk about
what they believe.

They get crucified.

Wait a minute,
wait a minute.

So Major Lowell,
what do you think I should do?

Do you think I should
do these interviews?

I'm not ashamed
of what I believe.

Of course
you're not ashamed.

I just think that
you have a platform

that offers people hope.

Maybe you should use it.

You don't have to
be a preacher.

I don't know.

I don't want to come off
like a Holy Roller.

Bruce, what do you think?

Well, I can see that your faith
is very real to you.

If others see it, too,

I really think
they'll understand.

***

Hey.

I have no idea how
you scored this, Bruce.

I gotta tell you,

I tried every angle
I could think of,

and nobody would let me
through to the guy.

This angle is unexpected.

And why isn't Jim letting you
do the interview?

That doesn't really
matter right now.

Listen to me.

He's nervous
about the cameras,

and he's gonna
shut down completely

if you ask him
too directly about himself.

If you really want
to get him to talk,

ask him about Christmas.

This is a serious sports
interview, an exclusive.

The entire nation
is gonna be watching.

Trust me on this.

Christmas.

(Chad)
esley, we're ready for you.L

***

Thanks for
being here, Derek.

We're honored.

We're gonna let you and Lesley
have a conversation.

Just forget we're here,
all right?

You're gonna be great.

We'll shoot your wraps
when he's done.

If you would have pushed,

I'd probably have let you
do this interview.

I know.

I'm enjoying Lesley's paranoia
just a little bit.

Chad?

Okay, Lesley.
Three, two, one.

Derek, you've had
an amazing run this year.

Everyone is still talking
about that 80-yard touchdown

at Thanksgiving weekend.

Thank you, ma'am.

Did you ever expect to be
such a star at this level?

(Derek)
I'm not a star.

Well, many people
would argue with that.

Look, I just catch a ball
and run, you know?

Play the game.

For the Heisman Trophy.

You are the first player
from Central Michigan

who's ever done that.

Don't you consider that
quite an accomplishment?

Sure.

Maybe Derek doesn't
like doing interviews

because he's
a lousy interview.

Be patient.

[whispering]
Christmas.

Anybody can see what's
happening on the field.

Maybe we should talk about

what's happening
behind the scenes?

ou're home with yourY
amily for Christmas.f

What are some traditions
you have with your family?

Well...

Well, Christmas is a great
time of year for my family.

I mean,
we always help out

with the Salvation Army
gift center,

and we do it every year.

I mean, we never miss it.

You know, we also
help distribute

some of the
food boxes, as well.

And why is that
so important to you?

That's how I got my start.

In football?

In life.

You know,
I'll never forget it.

I was about 6 years old.

My mom, she got hurt on the job,
so she couldn't work.

Me and my brothers,

we didn't think we'd have
much of a Christmas at all,

but one day, these two guys
in funny-looking uniforms,

they came to our porch

and they had these
big boxes of food and turkey

and those
potatoes in a box,

which I thought
tasted like cardboard,

but I still
liked 'em, you know?

It was a feast.

Then these guys
gave us some presents.

They were wrapped up
in these big bows.

I'll never forget
what they told us.

They said that,
"It's because Jesus loves us.

That's why we're
giving you this stuff."

Every year after that,
when we started to do better,

we made sure we helped
other kids get those boxes

with those big bows.

What was it?

What was in your box?

It was a football.

It was a football.

You know, that day,

I learned everything
I ever needed to know,

that God loves me

and I can catch a ball.

* He rules the world
with truth and grace *

* And makes
the nations prove *

* The glories of
his righteousness *

* And wonders of his love

* And wonders of his love

* And wonders,
wonders of his love **

Thank you for
reflecting with us tonight.

May his hope
and peace be with you.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

***

(Bruce)
Oh, that Melvin.

Melvin.

Bruce, glad you
finally made it.

You were right.

I didn't know what I was
missing, but I do now.

Major Lowell)(
hat was a great interview.T

Thank you.

You know, we've gotten
a lot of inquiries

from people this week
about volunteering.

Well, Derek is
a good role model,

even for someone like me.

This is our daughter, Kasey.

- Hi.
- Melvin Lowell.

- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas.

Roberta)(
'm Mrs. Roberta Lowell.I

- Hi, Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas.

Oh, excuse me.

Ah, it's my boss.

- Oh, take it.
- Excuse me.

Hello?

Hey, Bruce.

Sorry to call you
on Christmas Eve.

I just wanted to make
sure you're still in town.

Can you come in
on the 26th?

What's going on?

There's not much to cover
the day after Christmas.

(Jim)
No, I need you on the air.

I guess Lesley had applied
to the affiliate in Atlanta,

and when they saw
her interview with Derek,

they asked her
to come right away.

So are you around?

Can you come in for us?

What, for a week?

(Jim)
No, no, for good.

I really appreciate
the way you hung in there

with all those
bum assignments.

I wouldn't ask
anyone else but you.

Of course.

I'll be there.

(Jim)
Thanks, Bruce.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

***

Okay.

Aw, more doilies
from Great Grandma Rose.

Bruce)(
ow we have a set.N

Piper)(
erfect, perfect.P

h, it's your turn.O

Bruce)(
hat do you mean,W
y turn?m

- Dad's.
- What?

- This one's for you, Dad.
- Oh, I'm excited.

This one's for you.

Bruce)(
onder what this could be?W

It's not labeled.

It's yours.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.
- Okay.

[laughing]

Okay...

[ringing bell]

Very, very funny.

Who's gonna 'fess up
for this one, huh?

- Nope, Santa Claus.
- Exactly.

[knocking at door]

Oh, wanna get it?

Who's up
at this time of day?

It's cold outside.

It's Christmas.

It's the Gages.

Look who's here.

- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas.

Piper)(
ow, thank you.W
ookies?C

Fruitcake.

Oh, thanks.

Hey, we wanted
to let you guys know

that we weren't the ones
that ruined your decorations.

Oh, we know.
Don't worry about it.

And we sure do love what
you did with it instead.

***

- You didn't do this?
- No.

***

(Kasey)
I have a guess.

(Piper)
Well, you didn't do this
all by yourself?

There were some guilty
basketball players

that were easy
to recruit.

(Piper)
It's really,
really beautiful.

Thank yo.

- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas.

***

It's great.
Thank, you, Jason.

Check it out.

***