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It's really happing.
We're having Christmas babies.

Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo!

Excuse me.

A little help here.

Oh, I'm so sorry, sweetie.

- Okay. It's all right.
- I gotcha. I gotcha.

- Take it slow.
- Ooh. 'Kay.

- Okay.
- All right.

I got the door.
You all right?

I got you.

Okay.
Watch your head, sweetie. Watch it.

I got you.
You good?

Okay.
All right.

- Watch out for my... Ow!
- Oh, I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry, sweetie.
Sorry.

Okay. Okay.

Bags.

Right. Bags.
I got the bags.

Oh, Lord.
Michael, come on.

- All right.
- I'm not havin' the baby in this car.

Come on,
come on!

Let's go.

All right, sweetie.
Here we go.

Yes, that's nice, honey,
now step on it.

- Step on it, go!
- I'm goin', baby.

- Go!
- This thing won't go much faster.

Come on, step on it.
Come on!

I'm goin'.

Michael, you took
the bumpiest road.

Baby, it's a shortcut.
I had to take this route.

Why'd you do that?

I'm kind of
freakin' out, baby.

You look like you're
gonna have a heart attack.

Is that right?

'Cause you look like
you're about to have a baby.

That's because I am
about to have a baby.

Whoo.

- Let's just breathe. Okay?
- Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Let's just breathe
like we did in the classes.

- Okay.
- Okay?

One, breathe out.
Two.

- Ohh! Ow!
- What? What's wrong?

What's wrong?
You're freakin' me out.

It's just a few contractions.

- You don't have to worry about that.
- Okay.

But I'm tellin' you
right now,

if you don't drive faster,
I'm gonna have the baby in this car.

Sweetie, I'm goin'
as fast as I can, and bein' safe.

Safe? We don't have time
for safe!

Oh, my God.

Headquarters,
I'm in pursuit of a reckless driver,

county road 295,
north of Miss Bolton's farm.

All vehicles, please respond immediately.

Caroline,
I think we're being pulled over.

- What?
- Yeah.

They can't do that.

I don't want to go to jail.

You're not gonna go to jail
for speeding.

Where does it say that
in the code?

- No, don't you stop. Don't you dare stop.
- Okay, okay.

I'm on your tail,
car 7.

Faster, Michael,
the baby's coming.

I'm goin'
as fast as I can.

Gosh, I wish
my mother was here.

Don't worry about it.
She's lookin' down on us right now

makin' sure everything's
goin' the way it should.

I love you, Ma!

- And I love you, Caroline.
- I love you, baby.

- Merry Christmas.
- That's right. Merry Christmas.

I can't imagine
goin' through this with anybody but you.

You better not go through this
with anybody but me.

I didn't mean it like that.
You know what I meant, Caroline.

Yeah, yeah,
I know what you mean.

Whoo!

You just pull over, please.
Just pull over.

- This is happening.
- Caroline, right now?

Yes, right now.
Michael Lee Anderson,

you pull this car over
right now. Right now!

I'm pullin' the truck over
right now. Right now.

Oh, gosh.

That's it.
Oh, Lord.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, where you goin'?

Sweetie, be careful.

Ma'am, I'm gonna need you
to stay in the vehicle.

- Baby's comin'.
- Watch yourself.

- This baby...
- I'm comin', baby.

- This baby is comin' out.
- Oh, my God, okay.

Sir, I'm gonna need you to
open the back door.

- Oh, yeah, I'm comin'.
- Open the trunk.

- Come on, baby.
- Oh, it's comin', it's happenin'.

All right, go ahead
and clear a path for us.

- Watch your head, sweetie.
- Get up there.

- Watch your head.
- Okay, are we doin' this?

- Yeah.
- Something to prop her up?

- Get the bag!
- Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Ooh.

Okay, I got you, baby.

Okay, okay.

Okay, okay.

Push for me.

Okay. Oh, I feel something.
Oh, okay, no, that's the head.

- Oh, oh.
- Here we go.

- Okay.
- Keep breathing.

Focus. Thank you for
the escort, officer.

Oh, no, that was not
an escort.

Now, y'all are lucky that
I didn't pull a pit maneuver,

and knock y'all's hinies
into the cotton field.

- Could we focus, please?
- Yeah, yeah, focus.

- Can we focus?
- Just push, baby.

Here we go.

- Oh, my God.
- It's a baby girl!

- Oh, oh, my God.
- We have a baby girl.

Oh, my God.
Oh, my God.

Whoo.

Okay.

Officer, there's
one more comin'.

- We're having twins.
- What?

There's one more.

Ooh! Push.

Okay. Oh, there, there...
That's good, right there.

Yes!

It's a boy.

It's a healthy boy.

Okay.

- Okay.
- Yes.

Good job, babe.

- Good job, baby.
- Oh, oh.

Thank you, officer.

I'm gonna call dispatch.

- Merry Christmas.
- Hey. Oh, God.

Dispatch, I need an ambulance immediately,

country road 205.
I just delivered twins.

Here we go, family.
Let's get fired up.

So much excitement.
Okay, okay.

Get fired up.
Who is ready for

the best
Christmas display ever?

- Me!
- We are!

I want to
push the button.

But you said
I could press it.

Tell you that have
more than one remote.

Uh, not exactly.

But it doesn't matter 'cause
I have jobs for all of us.

- Yay!
- Julia, inflatable Santas.

Brendan, will you handle
the snowmen?

Yes.

And Caroline,
Christmas train, pretty please?

Sure.

And I'm in charge of
the Christmas lights.

But don't press a button
until I count to three, okay?

- Which one?
- All right, family...

This one right here.
Okay, on the count of three.

Ready?
One, and a two,

and a three!

Oh!

- Oh, my gosh.
- Mommy.

- Whoo.
- Sweetie.

I don't know
what happened.

Nice work, Michael.

- Yeah.
- My hair got messed up.

What?
Why is everyone looking at me?

- This isn't my fault.
- Thanks, Dad.

You gotta
get this fixed.

We have guests coming
in the next two hours.

All right, I know.
I'll call the company.

Come on, guys.
We gotta keep decorating.

Yeah.

Thanks, Dad.
At least you didn't ruin the inside.

I'm sorry, Santa.

Hey.
It's Michael Anderson.

Yes, again.

Santa Claus,
where ya at?

I can't believe it.
You have outdone yourself this year.

I mean, the guests
in costume,

and presents
for everyone,

and snow machines
in the back yard.

Hey.
This must have cost a fortune.

Oh, come on.
After you turned your entire back yard

into a haunted forest
for Halloween.

After you spent
more than the city

on 4th of July fireworks.

You know, Michael and I,
we just want to give back.

Well, I really like the
Christmas costume party idea.

Yeah, well, last year's
aprés-ski theme was a little out of touch.

We needed something that was
a little more down to earth.

Oh, well, I think what
you're trying to say is

that, well,
most of our guests,

they don't take vacations,
and much less ski,

so we just wanted to be
a little more accessible, right, honey?

- That's right.
- Uh, Christmas theme.

Uh, novel idea.

You look amazing.

Oh, sweetheart,
that's very nice of you to say.

Aren't you stoked
that you might get the new G-55 console?

We'll see in
T-minus 16 hours.

We can't afford
video games.

That's too bad, buddy.

Maybe if I get the G-55,

you can borrow
my old system.

Or maybe you'll get one
for Christmas.

I don't think so.

Do you think my mom
remembered to get me

Battle Bots 2?
It was the top of my list.

Of course, you've been
talking about it for months.

Hey, boys,
what are you doin'?

You know,
there's a party out there.

We're having an
alien annihilation party.

That sounds very Christmas-y.

Are you letting
the other boys play?

They're watching.

It's fun, right?

- No.
- Whee.

Uh, Ashton, your parents
are looking for you.

Mom, can Ashton
spend the night?

No. Honey, come on,
it's Christmas Eve.

He should be with
his family.

You know, Ashton,
you should at least

be with your family,
like, once a year.

What can I say,
Mrs. A.

I'm a citizen
of the world.

Yeah, well, you're certainly taking
citizenship in this house.

Hey, boys.
It's gift time.

- Yay!
- Presents!

I got this in the mall
in Milano, Italy.

Oh, speaking of malls,

do you guys
ever go shopping at the mall?

My mom and I
walk around the mall all the time,

but we never
buy anything.

Why? The whole point of
going to the mall

is buying stuff.

My mom says malls are for
capitalist pigs.

So we just window shop.

You shop for windows?

No, I just
look in the window,

and imagine wearing
all the clothing.

Girl,

that is really lame.

I know.

Hey, girls,
you havin' fun?

Uh...

Well, you're about to have
a lot more fun,

'cause we are doing
the presents downstairs.

Why don't you go on down?

Mom.

Yeah? What's wrong,
sweet pea?

Those girls aren't
too much fun.

Why do you think that is?

Oh, honey, I'm sure that
they are a lot of fun.

But, you know,

they're out of
their element.

I'm sure
they're not usually in a big house.

They're probably
a little overwhelmed.

- That makes sense.
- Yeah.

Why don't we help them
and go hand out gifts?

- Okay.
- Okay?

- Hey, Ray, Merry Christmas.
- Wow.

Hey.

What? Wow.

Man, thank you, man,
this is...

Here, you, uh...
you take this one here.

Yeah, of course.

Try this on.

Wow.

- Mm-hm.
- I really appreciate this.

Looks good on you.

It feels good on me.

Thank you.

Really appreciate this, man.

Well, I didn't actually
buy it for you.

What, you didn't?

I want you to look like
a successful attorney,

and this $10 digital watch
is not cuttin' it, pal.

See, if you look successful,
then we can charge the clients more,

and the firm
makes more money.

Yeah, that... that...
that makes sense.

Kind of.

Excuse me.
Hey. How are you?

Jerk.

Oh, my God!

Mom!

Caroline, honey,
you didn't have to do this.

I know.

But open it anyway.

Okay.

Don't have to ask me twice.

Oh, my gosh.

Are you kidding me?
A diamond bracelet?

Oh, my goodness,
this makes the bag I got you

look like a knock off.

Well, it is a knock off.

- You deserve it.
- Oh, my God.

I'm gonna go find
my husband.

Oh, yes, this will work.

All right,
listen up, folks.

May I please have
everyone's attention.

Can we all go to
the living room.

It is time for presents.

Oh, you're a drummer boy.
I know what that is.

All right, guys,
let's come right in.

All right.
We would like to thank everybody

for coming to the
Anderson Family Annual Christmas party.

Caroline and I
came from the exact same humble beginnings

that you all have.

In fact, back when
we lived in Georgia,

we didn't even have
a penny to our name, just like all of you.

I'm sorry.

I'm just trying to say
that we have been there.

But, through a lot of
hard work and determination,

we were able to
climb the ladder.

Which we gained
the perspective

to understand how
all of you

are going through
your struggles,

and remembered
the struggles we once had.

Anyway, we just wanted you guys to enjoy
this Christmas party,

and get a little bit of hope

to see how things
can change for you

like they did for
Caroline and I.

And give you gifts.

Many, many gifts.
Right?

Okay, so without
further ado,

they all have
stickers on them.

Men, they are blue,
women, they are pink.

Girls are yellow.

And boys have red.

All right, people,
let's grab some presents.

- A lint roller?
- Oh. That's nice, a, uh, lint brush, honey.

- Yeah, that's great.
- Socks.

Socks? Dad, why?

That's not a
Christmas present.

And gloves.
Yes, enjoy those.

Stay warm
for the holidays.

Eww, I think
that's underwear.

Oh, that's
so embarrassing.

Socks for everyone.

- What is that?
- Yes, ear swabs.

Toothbrush?
Oh, why'd you get Ashton socks?

Oh, Ashton,
those are Brendan's socks.

See? This is nice.

Everybody's
enjoying themselves.

Mm, yes, I...

I know that
you're a good man, Michael Anderson.

- Thank you, sweetie.
- Yeah.

What about our gifts?

Not only is it Christmas,
but it's our birthday.

Yeah. Did you get me
the new G-55 console?

Or what about
the new boy band karaoke system?

Whoa, whoa, whoa,
take it easy, guys.

You didn't honestly think
we'd be rude enough

to let you
open up your gifts

in front of everyone,
did you?

- Yeah.
- No.

Come on, we're gonna
open up our gifts tomorrow morning

as the Andersons
have been doing for the last decade.

Go ahead.

Merry Christmas, everyone. Keep movin'.

Thank you so much
for coming tonight.

We had a great time.

Great time.
So sad to see everyone leave,

but it is time.

Merry Christmas,
you guys.

Thank you so much.

Hopefully, we will not be
seeing you next year.

What? I just meant that
hopefully they won't be

in the same
financial situation that they are now.

Did you really
just say that, man?

Oh, man.
We are going to be cleaning all day tomorrow.

- I'll help you.
- Oh, no, no, no.

No, we have people.

Sweet of them.

And so it is.

I thought that was
your friend?

Maybe we've been at
the wrong house all night.

Let's go home.

Mark down one more
successful Christmas party.

Well, it's not quite
over with yet.

Just one more thing.

Honey.

I thought we weren't doing
Christmas gifts until tomorrow.

We are tomorrow.

So when are you
gonna tell me

what this key is for?
You know I hate surprises.

You'll find out
in just a moment.

We're almost there.

Where are you guys going?

Nowhere.

Well, I would go as far as
saying nowhere, guys.

Well, we're giving you
your Christmas present.

You are?

Well,
just think about it.

Your friends
can't get enough of your bath products.

And you've always dreamed of
owning your own shop, so...

Merry Christmas!

Wow.

Huh?

Just think how exciting it'll be to sell
your own product,

and to know that
people are enjoying it.

- Yeah.
- We can hire all the help.

All you have to do
is boss 'em around.

You like
that sort of thing.

Yeah, Mom, you like to
boss Dad and us around.

This is right up your alley.

Okay.
Well, thanks, guys.

All right, well,
let's go inside and check it out.

Wendy did an amazing job
of decorating the place.

Come on.

Wow, you guys.

Doesn't it look good?

- Oh, my...
- I think she likes it.

- Yeah.
- See, isn't this place great?

- Wow.
- Yeah, it's amazing, right?

Oh, my gosh.

Oh.

You guys.

This is amazing.

Well, good, 'cause you
absolutely deserve it.

Thank you.

Well,
I'll tell you what.

I think that the hand soap
should go over there,

the bath balms
can be there,

and then the shampoos
can go over there.

And maybe you could open up
another store soon,

and you can have Bubbles, and Bubbles,
and Bubbles, and Bubbles, and Bubbles,

and Bubbles, and Bubbles, and Bubbles,
and Bubbles, and Bubbles, and Bubbles,

and Bubbles,
and Bubbles...

There are gonna be Bubbles
all over the world.

It's gonna be great, Mom.

Oh, I love you guys.

We love you, too.

It's Valentine's Day and you
didn't make any plans?

Come on, Caroline,
you know I've been killing myself at work.

I'm sorry,
I just totally forgot.

You forgot?

Did you forget about
this heart on the door?

And did you forget
this inflatable heart?

And then did you
forget about these hearts?

Ohh.
You don't have a heart.

Caroline, I said I was sorry,

and I meant it.

Caroline!

Come on, Caroline,
let me in.

I said I was sorry.

I can't believe
you guys slept through

the hopping of
the Easter Bunny.

- What?
- Yeah, it was loud.

It woke your father
and me up.

- Really?
- Really?

It must have been
really loud to wake him up.

But how does he get to
all the houses?

Wouldn't it take
a long time?

Well, honey,
he just borrows Santa's sleigh.

He must have spent
a long time at our house.

I had so much stuff,

I couldn't even lift
my Easter basket.

Now, to be honest
with you guys,

- the Easter Bunny nor Santa Clause really...
- Okay, we're gonna get brunch.

- Brunch, guys, brunch.
- Yay, brunch!

What's wrong with you?

I'm not wearing it.

Sweetheart,
you look adorable.

No, I look stupid!

I mean, he does look
kind of silly, right?

Yeah.

Ugh!

I swear, Michael.

No candy for you, Dad.

It's not cool.
Not at all.

I don't get it.
What did I say?

Guys, wait up.

Oh, guys, well, look,
thanks for having us over.

Really appreciate it.

I'm really sorry about
the turkey,

and the cranberries,
and the stuffing.

- No.
- Stop it, it's totally fine.

I don't know why I thought
I could cook that myself.

As I tried to warn repeatedly.

Look, I'm glad to hear
everything's going so well at Bubble.

Oh, yeah, sure it is.

And I'm glad to hear that you guys are
doing well at the office. Right?

- Yeah.
- They're goin' great.

Yeah, things are slow
but it's getting better.

Well, yeah, but they'll pick up, they
always do. Right?

Let's hope.

- Look, see you at the party.
- Yeah.

Okay.

Bye, sweetheart.

Bye. Bye,
thank you.

See you guys soon.

Drive safe, guys.

Really?

What?

The turkey was okay.
I was just saying that.

Who's that?

I have no idea.

Happy Turkey Day.

Aunt Katie?

- Hi.
- What are you doin' here?

Oh, nice to see you, too,
my favorite nephew,

and his gorgeous wife.

Well, no,
it's great to see you,

but we just weren't
expecting you.

- This is crazy.
- Here I am.

- Yeah.
- Oh, I see that you have bags.

Uh, you goin' somewhere?

Yes. I'm going to this
lovely destination

called your guest room,

and I'm stayin' through
Christmas and New Year's.

- You are?
- You are?

Uh-huh, and if things go well,

I might stay longer.

- Longer?
- Uh-huh.

Oh, look at this.

Whoa. Ohh.
Someone won the lottery.

Nice.

Are you still here?

Buddy, do you ever
sleep at home?

Why would I sleep in
a 1500 square foot house

when I can sleep
in a mansion?

Good point.
And if your parents are cool with it,

then so are we.

Did you have
another kid?

He came with
the house.

Mom, Dad,
who's the visitor?

Oh, my gosh.
Look at you two.

You're so beautiful,
and so big.

Oh, I haven't seen you
in five years.

Look at you.

How long are you here for?

Well, my boyfriend
and I broke up,

and I wasn't feeling
San Francisco,

so I thought,
why not go on my next adventure?

That's too bad,
'cause I kind of liked Tim.

No, it was Mike.

Tim was
four boyfriends ago.

Hmm.

- We'll take these in the guest room.
- Oh, yeah.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

It's okay, right?

Oh, uh...

What? Uh...
Well, yeah, of course.

Just go make yourself
at home.

Thank you.

Okay, kids, I have
presents for you.

Uh... Wha...

Why'd I say that?

And I had my own frog that
I used to walk on a leash.

Then, when I left
the commune,

I moved in with this guy
on Portrero Hill,

and he was a pirate.

Like an on the ocean pirate?

No, an internet pirate,

and he taught me how to
hack into computers, like,

you know, at NASA
or the Pentagon. Isn't that cool?

Yeah, that is really cool.

Super cool.

But that
didn't work out,

and he got custody
of my pet iguana,

so here I am to spend the holidays with
my favorite family.

Aren't we your only family?

Yes, so it's a good thing
you're my favorite.

You can come with us to the
amusement park next weekend.

Oh, that's so sweet,
but I have to work.

Aww.

A job? I thought you
just got here.

Yeah, well, I got a job
on the way down here.

I got a gig playing
Mrs. Kringle on Rodeo Drive.

- Really?
- That's so cool.

I know,
I'm gonna be Mrs. Santa Claus.

The last time
she visited,

she stayed until we moved
and didn't leave a forwarding address.

- Then get rid of her.
- You get rid of her.

You're the one who said
she could stay.

- Are you two arguing? - Yes.
- No.

'Cause it's not good to fight
in front of the children.

It's okay,
we're used to it.

They do it
all the time.

Whoa, Ray.

Good to see you're working
during the holidays.

What can I say?
I'm committed to this firm.

What are you doing here?

Oh, Hartman Global
changed their minds.

They don't want to settle.
They want more.

What?

They're getting
$9 million,

it's more than fair.

Yeah, well,
they want the full 10.

A million dollars is
pocket change to these guys.

This is a power play.

I'll let them power play
they're own grandmothers

as long as we get to
keep this account.

We're goin' to court.

Ray, Ray, you should be
happy about this.

This means they're on the hook for
another six months.

Do you ever want more?

Yeah. That's why
I'm thinking about raising their rates.

No, I mean, do you ever regret helping
rich corporations

sue other rich corporations?

No, not really.

I'll be ready for court.

That's what I like to hear.
Keep up the good work, pal.

Yep.

Jerk.

Hi. Welcome to Bubble.

Can I help you
find anything today?

Doubtful.

Really doubtful.

Oh, I'm sure I can
help you find something wonderful.

What's your
favorite scent?

I love the smell of
a good library book.

I'm not sure
we have that in a soap,

but we do have
this sandalwood.

Yeah. It has a, uh,
earthy woodsy...

Woodsy? No, no, no,
I hate the woods.

Chiggers. Ticks.
Lyme disease.

I know about
that stuff.

Okay. Well, then,
you must love vanilla.

This has African
soap scrub in it.

It's very exclusive.
Here's a sample.

Oh, that smells like cake.

And that's bad?

Well, I... I'm
gluten intolerant.

Okay, so then you must be
a floral girl.

Oh, no, no,
that has a spray top.

I don't like anything
that sprays.

What are these?

Those, um...
Well, they just dissolve in the bath

if you drop them in and
they make your skin soft and smell nice.

Okay, well,
I'll take one of these.

You know,
if you buy two they're 25 percent off.

No, no, I'm just gonna
try the one.

Just gonna try one.

How did you, uh,
hear about Bubble?

I don't like crowds.

So that... that's why
I came in here.

Yep.

Sounds about right.

Okay, well...

Thanks for coming in.

Kids!

I got your favorite.

Yay!

Come on down.

- Whoa.
- Fried chicken.

Mm-hm.

Ooh, biscuits.

I want this one.

I'm just gettin' me
a big piece of chicken.

So, how was
your day, kids?

Mm.

Well, they're little
chatter boxes, aren't they?

Hi, Mrs. A.

- Where did you come from?
- The Johnson's house.

Let me guess.
They didn't have fried chicken.

Nope.

Mm, looks good, guys.

Thank you.

Wait. You're not
staying for dinner?

Oh, I'd love to
stay for dinner,

but honey, honestly,
I got a ton of work to finish tonight.

Hate to eat and run,
but, uh, enjoy.

Let's go play
video games.

Yes, yes, yes.
Yes.

Is this a typical dinner
at your house?

Yeah. Yeah, it is.

How did this balance
get so high?

Did you say something?

What? No.

- Hey, how are you?
- Hi.

Good. Yeah.

You know Brendon
grew out of his hockey uniform again.

You gotta be kidding me.

If that kid gets any taller,

he's gonna grow out
of this house.

I know.

So I'm gonna take him
shopping this weekend

and Julia, she needs a check
for her class trip.

So can you just put some more
money into the checking account?

Again?

What? Is something wrong?

No.

Is everything okay?

Yeah, of course.

So, uh, how was your day?

How's Bubble?

- Never better.
- Oh, great.

Okay, honey,
good night.

Good night, sweetie.

He, um, he's working
on a big case.

Oh, hey, Dad.

Working hard?

Yeah, but I got time
for you, what's up?

We need to go over some
numbers for Hartman Global.

Ooh, we got to
put a hold on that.

We've got to step up
the Wayford situation.

He's suing for
defamation of character.

What?

Well, the guy's a slumlord.

He's lucky we got him off.
He's the one who should be prosecuted.

Dad, you sound more
like a D.A. than his defense attorney.

No, no, no, no.
We're not doing it.

Why not?

We can't defend someone
like that anymore.

Okay, what is going
on around here?

First, Ray doesn't want
rich corporations as clients,

and now you're picking
and choosing who's worthy of defending?

We're lawyers, it's our job
to get our clients

the money using the law
as best we can.

And it's also our job
to be decent human beings.

What is that
supposed to mean?

It means that throwing
a Christmas party once a year

for a tax write-off
doesn't make you a saint.

Michael, we moved here together, we built
this firm from the ground up.

We have a reputation
in the community.

We're better than this.

We're better than helping
the bad guys get away with stuff.

You know that, right?

I don't even understand
the question. Come again?

I want to be proud
of this firm once again.

Ever since we moved here, you've been
leading the firm down a path of greed.

It's making me feel dirty.

Yeah, well, it's also
making you rich.

It doesn't matter.

Frankly, I don't even
understand what's going on.

Oh, you don't?

Well, how about
Trevor Morgan?

You got him off that hit
and run on a technicality.

Yeah, he said he didn't see
the six vehicles he hit,

and I believe him.

Oh, how about
Lizzie Robinson?

Do you suppose she didn't notice she was
stealing all the money from her employer?

But you talked them into
settling for nothing.

They couldn't
prove anything.

She stole those
people's pensions.

Now, I'm done defending
the bottom of the barrel.

Our family name
means integrity.

That's why I have to
take you off the dole.

I'm firing you.

Pack your things,
get out.

What? You can't fire me.

Not only can I fire you,
I can send you to your room.

You're out.

You need to change
your attitude, son.

You can't do this,
it's Christmas!

Hey, honey.

What's wrong?

I can tell something's
wrong, what is it?

What?

They can't fire you!

It's your law firm, too.

Not anymore.

That makes no sense,
how can they do that?

Caroline, they can do
whatever they want.

They own 51%, remember?

No, no, no, no, I distinctly
remember when you said

on that trip to Bora-Bora
that it was 50, 50.

You promised me... you sold
that point, didn't you?

Mm-hmm.

Well, why would
they do that?

My dad thinks I'm a
bad image for the firm.

He and the partners
think that I'm greedy.

You bought them all gold
watches last Christ...

Yep, okay.

I guess I can see
how that happened.

Gosh, what are we
gonna do?

I'm done fighting, Caroline.

I'm not fighting him anymore,
I'm not fighting them anymore.

I just want to do
what's best for us.

I want to be there for you
and the kids and that's it.

That's all that matters
to me right now.

I don't know, maybe I should
take the year off.

I could work with you
here at Bubble.

We still have Bubble!

No.

I mean, don't do that.

All right, well, it doesn't matter, I'm
gonna figure something else out,

and I promise it will
all work out. We'll be fine.

Well, you better.

Honey, we have been living beyond our
means for quite some time,

and I have gotten
accustomed to it, so...

Don't you think I know that?

Well, sometimes
I wonder, Michael.

Listen, this is what
you're gonna do.

You're gonna walk
out that door,

you're gonna march up
to your father,

and you are going to
demand your job back.

Please, I'm begging you,
can I just have my job back.

I'm busy.

All right, listen.

I apologize for my behavior.

I've just been extremely
stressed out lately.

You know how the
holidays can get.

You're stressed?

You don't know what
stress is, young man.

Stress is working
the tobacco fields until your hands bleed

just so you can
take care of your family.

Stress is starting
a law firm not knowing

if you'll be able
to pay your employees.

Stress is finally getting
established and hiring your son

who gives you ulcers.

Dad, you're absolutely right.

I don't know what
you've been through.

And I do know that you
worked hard for your family.

You're not behaving like
the son we raised you to be,

and I'm done with it.

We've already promoted
Ray to partner.

What? You've already
promoted Ray?

Please, Dad,
I'm practically broke.

Christmas and the kid's
birthdays just depleted me.

That's not my problem.

I've made the decision and
your mother's in agreement.

Mom agrees with this?

Actually, it was her idea.

Come on, Dad, I can't afford
to be unemployed right now.

I'll do whatever it takes.

I'll change, I promise.

Good one, son.

Oh, you're...
you're not joking.

Well, I am sorry.

I can't help you.

The decision's been made.

It's what you kids
call "tough love".

Now, I'm looking forward
to seeing Brendon and Julia this weekend.

Your mama can't make it,
she's got bowling league.

So, um, I got a lot
of work to do.

Can you please close
the door after you leave?

The defense never rests.

Yeah.

- Hey, Ray.
- What's up, man?

- Can I talk to you for a second?
- Yeah.

What are you doing?
What...

- Really?
- Come on!

Really?

You're gonna take the watch?

Not cool, man.

Not...

You gave me that
watch, man.

Yeah, Richard,
it's Mike.

You said to call you
if I was ever free.

Well, I just so
happen to be free.

Marty, hey, buddy.

It's Michael.

Just wanted to call you and
see if you had any positions open.

I've kind of got myself
in a jam and could use a job.

Marty, come on, man.
You owe me.

Michael Anderson.

We went to law school together.

Yeah, I was just wondering if you had any
job openings available.

Yeah, how you been?

You don't remember?
Come on, man!

Well, maybe I never liked you.

It would be
much appreciated.

You gotta be kidding
me, right?

You know what?
I don't want to work with you, anyway!

Whatever you got,
that'd be great.

You know what?
Just forget it. Thanks for nothing.

Hello?

No, absolutely not.
I'm not gonna be your intern.

Jerk!

You know what? Forget I asked.

Just forget it.

Come on!

Oh, hey, babe.
No, my dad did not give me my job back.

Hey, I did get a job from
one of my old associates.

So, uh, yeah.
We're gonna be good.

I mean, I'm not really
gonna be making

quite the same
money, but, uh...

You know, hours
will be the same.

Same type of work stuff.

So, you know what?
We're gonna be okay.

No wonder there's
no customers.

Um, you know,
I was thinking

maybe we should put
some of the bubble bath

near the cash register.

It doesn't matter.

Why?

Look around,
there's no customers.

The store's a bust.

Well, I'm sure
that'll pick up.

You just need to do,
like, a Facebook page

with coupons, or you should
just Instagram everything.

Maybe I'm just not
cut out for retail.

Yes, you are.
Don't say that.

Your products are amazing.
I use them all the time.

You do?

Yes.

Which ones?

This one!

That's tile cleaner.

Yeah.

I use it on my feet.

Really gets
those rough spots.

Hey, what about if you
used the party this year

to really
promote your store?

That's another thing.

I think I'm gonna
cancel the party.

Why?

Because those parties
are expensive,

and this store's not
making any money,

so I'm a little worried.

You can't do that!

People count on this party.

They count on the party?
For what?

For happiness,
for holiday joy.

Those people deserve
to feel like they're welcome

at a big Beverly Hills
house at the holidays.

Why?

Because there's nothing
better than getting dressed up

in your best clothes
and forgetting all your worries.

You provide that
for these people.

- Yeah, I guess you're right.
- Right?

Well, then this party
has to be the best it's ever been.

That's the spirit.

Hey, wait,
where are you going?

Well, to get this
party started.

But what about
the customers?

That's right,
I forgot.

Wait for me.

I'm calling Anastasia.

Something to mimic an opulent
Dr. Zhivago vibe.

Ooh.

Wouldn't it be fun to
bring in a huge bear?

It can sit right on the stairs
right here.

A black bear simply
screams, "Russia!"

I don't think that
really screams, "Christmas."

You're right, of course.

- No bear.
- Yeah.

Hey, I could dress like
the top of a Christmas tree.

Oh, well, it's not really
a costume party.

The theme is just about
the decor, my dear.

Um, is there any other
theme that doesn't

have the word "opulent"
or "luxurious"?

I'm just a little nervous
about how much

these decorations
are going to cost.

Very funny, Carolina.
I always like your sense of humor.

But, it could be
something like, I don't know,

a little more Dickensian,
you know?

With not a lot of decorations,

or food.

Like Scrooge?

Yes, that would be amazing.

What about a Middle Eastern
thing, like,

Santa's Harem,
big parachute pants?

That's still
a costume party.

So, we start right away.

I bring Sasha, Yenoz,
Sebastian and Hugo,

we get to work.

Wait, four assistants?

I was really just
thinking no assistants.

What? No assistants?

That's so funny.

You're really worried
about expenses, aren't you?

Yeah, the accountant
called and

said that we're
behind on our bills

and that our savings have
dropped significantly.

But I thought you and
Michael had plenty of money?

Yeah, so did I, but
the accountant is saying differently.

Well, you have to talk
to Michael about this.

I can't talk to him
about anything.

Haven't you noticed?

Yes, I have, but
he's your husband.

You have to have,
like, a dialogue.

That's easier said
than done.

You know what, maybe I should
just call this whole thing off,

and just do a smaller
version of the party.

I just put a deposit
on your credit card.

We're already
getting started.

Oh.

Well, maybe not.

She's so Russian.

Anastasia, the party's
not for another three weeks.

What are you doing here?

Katie thought we
should bring them in early.

Small rental charge.

I was drinking.

We need to get everyone
in a festive, happy mood.

You call that straight?
Hang it right or I fire you!

Where was I?

Uh, something about
a festive and happy mood.

Oh, yes, of course.

Festive!

Moved that over there.

Is there a way that we could
just postpone this part?

Postpone?

I do not understand
your English.

Only when I'm trying
to save money.

I need painter's tape.

Painter's tape?

Just doing some
touch-ups on the walls.

Where we need
to speckle.

Speckle?

- Speckle?
- Speckle?

Spackle.

Spackle.

Yes, darling, why are
you repeating

everything I'm saying?

Are you ill?

Oh, I don't think so.

Stay away from me.

Girls, come here.

This is not good here.

I'm sorry she's so intense.

That's okay.

She's so Russian.

Hey, hon, what's up?

Can you pick up some
painter's tape on your way home?

Painter's tape?
Uh, yeah, but why?

Um, just some spackling.

Spackling, huh?

Yeah, okay.

Where are you,
by the way?

Oh, I'm actually on
my way to court.

So late?

Yeah, babe, I'm pretty
sure that's why they call it night court.

Uh, okay.
Well, see you later.

Okay. I'll see you
in a little while.

Love you. Bye.

Love you, too.

Oh, man.

Yes, that's two extra-large
meat-lovers pizzas.

Uh, does Hugo need an
entire pizza all to himself?

He's a big man, Hugo.

Yes, and some pasta balls
and chicken wings.

Oh, um, wait, is that

entirely necessary?

Well, it's this many,
or I have to install two more chandeliers.

Not chicken rings,
chicken wings!

We'll just stick
with lights, then.

Extra-large deli platter.

Oh, no, no, no.
A platter? Really?

Hey, Caroline?

Have a little
status update.

This can't wait?

Everything's going great.

That Anastasia sure knows
how to handle a crisis.

What crisis?

Oh, nothing, it's just a
medium sized hiccup.

Don't worry about it.

Listen, I think
we should talk,

'cause I'm a little
bit concerned about...

Who could that be now?

Oh, you relax, I'll get it.
It's probably just the construction crew.

Construction crew?

Yeah, I'm sure it's
just minor stuff.

Stop knocking,
you hillbilly!

Nothing is minor right now.

Bubble and
Caroline Anderson lawsuit.

Intentional infliction
of emotional distress.

One million dollars?

Maybe you should call her.

Were you just looking
over my shoulder?

What difference does it make?

It looks like Caroline
could be in trouble.

Yeah, this woman is going to sue Caroline
for infliction of emotional distress

over a bubble bath.
It's ridiculous!

Still that is a lot to handle with
everything else going on right now.

Wait, what is that
supposed to mean?

That means I think
you and Caroline should talk.

Yeah, well,
this woman won't win.

I will counter sue and take her
for everything she's got.

Don't be such a doofus!
You think that's the right thing to do?

Oh, is it right of her to
file a bogus lawsuit

for infliction of
emotional distress

over a bubble bath?

No, but maybe
she's just desperate.

I bet there's a lot more
to that story.

I'm watching you.

- Honey?
- Honey?

Oh.

No, ladies first.

Okay, sure, uh...

How's your new job?

It's going.

It's okay, you know,
I'm learning a lot.

Wait, how's Bubble?

It's great, yeah.
Sales are happening.

Great.

Great.

- Bubble's going under.
- I don't have a job.

- What?
- What?

Well, yeah.

Bubble needs to close.
It's a disaster.

I thought you just said
sales were good.

Well, no, I said that
sales were happening.

Which they were.
Four times.

This week.

One lady thought I was
a grocery store.

Uh, so you don't have a job?

No, I basically
do not have a job.

I kinda lied.

I'm sorry, but I just didn't
want you to worry.

Well, I guess I should
be angry, but,

I kinda can't be because
I wasn't exactly honest

with you about the store.

Michael, what are we
gonna do?

I have been doing
everything I can,

but nothing seems
to be working.

I just can't seem to find a job
that will pay enough

to support us.

But anything's gonna help.
Anything.

I've tried everything.
I've tried calling every number in my phone.

Honey, why didn't you
tell me?

Honestly, I wanted
to tell you.

I just didn't know how.

I'm so sorry, babe.

No, I'm sorry.
Nobody wants my products,

and now neither of us
are making money.

You're being hard on yourself.

It's not that nobody
wants your products.

It's just that
nobody knows about them.

Your products are amazing.

- Really?
- Yeah.

You think so?

Yeah, I know so.

You know what, I was thinking
maybe we should start a website

for the store.

Help reach out, right?

That's not a bad idea.

This is nice.

Nice?

Well, not the near
bankruptcy part,

but the you and I talking part.

The us working things
out together.

I miss it.

What happened to us?

I think that
we have been married

for a long time,

and we got stuck
in a rut.

Yeah, we definitely
have been distant the past couple years.

I mean, I've been
busy with work,

and you've been extremely busy with the
store and the kids.

Yeah, and somewhere along
the line we just lost us.

I miss us,
I really do.

Hey, you know what
this reminds me of?

What?

Our very first Christmas
together in Georgia.

Oh, don't start.

Yeah, I was in
law school then.

We were so broke.

Broke doesn't
even describe it.

We didn't have
money for presents,

or decorations.

You know what, I don't even
think we had furniture.

Oh, no, we did, we have
that couch

that we found on
the side of the road,

and we hauled it up
four flights of stairs

That's right, we loved
that couch.

Right.

But honey, that was
a long time ago.

We shouldn't be back
where we started.

Babe, we're not back
where we started.

Are you sure?

Because we're broke again,

and really, we just traded
out your student loan

for a mortgage and
a private school tuition.

And now you don't
have a job,

and my store is
on the brink of closing.

We are bleeding red ink.

Babe, it doesn't matter.

Listen, we have
each other.

The kids... and we're
still in love, right?

Yes. Yes, we are.

See, money isn't everything.

What matters the most
is family.

But I don't even know how
we fell into this trap.

I mean, keeping up
with the Joneses?

Always trying one up
Ray and Pattie?

Always trying to impress
everybody all the time.

And it really didn't
make us any happier,

so what was this all for?

I don't know.

You know what's worse, though?

What?

That we both lost
our southern accents.

Ooh.

Oh, wow.

We haven't kissed
in weeks.

Oh, really?

And you haven't kissed me
like that in forever.

Well, there's plenty more
where that came from, pretty lady.

Hmm.

I love you, Michael.

I love you, too, Caroline.

And you know what?
You are an excellent lawyer.

You're gonna find something.

Thank you.

Oh, that reminds me.

I have to tell
you something.

You know that
customer of yours, Gertrude?

Eww, yeah.
Why?

Well, she's gonna sue us
for a million dollars.

What?

Yep, she claims she suffered
emotional distress

when she found out your
bubble bath was called a bath bomb.

Oh, well, now,
that's ridiculous.

Yeah, it is ridiculous.

Looks like we might be
getting a taste of our own medicine.

I have an idea, though.

Well, yeah, you're going
to sue her for triple our money, right?

No, I have a better idea.

I think I came up with something
that's gonna work well.

But Michael, we need...

No, you said that I was
a good attorney, right?

Yes.

Well, then, sweetie,
trust me.

I do.

Hey, Jeff, thanks for calling
me back, I appreciate it.

Sure thing, though it's kind
of weird to be investigating

a case against Caroline,
don't you think?

Yeah, I know,
and I owe you one, buddy.

Well, to me it looks
like this Gertrude lady

is out for the money.

She has pretty serious
debt, you know.

How bad? I didn't get
a chance to go over

that paperwork you sent me.

Well, some credit cards,

but most of it's from
Morgan Brothers funeral home.

Her mom died, she can't
pay the bills on unemployment.

She's a paralegal, right?

For 14 years
at Procman's firm,

but they let her go
about two months ago.

She must have had a bad year

but I'm not sure it's about
the money this time.

Hey, any chance you could
send me her address?

Sure, I'll text you
right now.

Appreciate it,
thanks, man.

Your welcome.

Yes?

Who... who are you?

Hi, Michael Anderson.

Gertrude Thompson, right?

I'm here in regards to
the lawsuit your filed

against Bubble,
my wife Caroline?

What are you doing here?

I was wondering if I could have
a few moments of your time.

No. No, no, no.

I will see you in court.

No, no, no, please.
Gertrude, please.

Just give me a moment,
that's all I ask.

I brought lunch.

Oh, and you think that's just
gonna convince me

to open the door?

No, no, not al all.
It's really more of a peace offering.

I was hoping we could
chat about the case,

and maybe eat
like civilized people.

It's Chinese, your favorite.

How did you know that?

I did my research.

Listen, Gertrude,
I know you lost your job.

And that's just not fair.

You've been spying on me.

No, not at all.

I called in a favor
from my old law firm,

the investigator there
looked into it.

You want to talk me
out of suing, aren't you?

Sort of.

But I looked
into your case,

and honestly, there's
really no way you can win.

And the more I looked
into it,

the more I saw your
personal issues.

And I want you to know
that I'm here to help.

I know about your mom,

and I know you've
taken care of her

for quite a long time.

When she needed me.

Yeah, I bet.

It must be difficult not
having her around anymore.

I had her and
I had my job.

And now I don't have
either one.

I mean, I have
interviewed everywhere,

and there is just
nobody hiring.

Yeah, I know
what you mean.

Believe me.

But Gertrude, I'm serious
when I say

I want to help.
I'm here to help you.

I don't trust anybody,

especially a lawyer
and why, why would you want to help me?

Because that's what
good people do.

Especially during
Christmas time.

That would be nice.

Thank you.

By the way, you
can just call me Gertie.

Yeah, of course.

Gertie, I like that.

What can I do
for you, son?

Hey, Dad, I have someone
I'd like you to meet.

Gertrude Thompson,
nice to meet you, sir.

You can just
call me Gertie.

Nice to meet you.
What's this all about?

Wow, your desk
is really a mess.

It's always this messy
by 10 A.M.

She's to the point,
I appreciate that.

Dad, listen, I know you're
going to need a new paralegal

when Joanne goes on
maternity leaves,

and Gertrude here
would be a perfect fit.

Uh, we're fully
staffed, Michael,

but with your gross negligence
we are on a hiring freeze.

Excuse us.

Why are you finding her a job when you
should be looking for one yourself?

Because it's the right thing
to do and she could really use the work.

I never thought I'd hear you
talking about doing

the right thing in this office.

Wow.

You're good.

When can you start?

Thank you, sir.
Thank you so much.

Anastasia,
what's going on?

Gone, it's all gone.

Why?

You canceled my services,
so it all goes away.

No, no, I just put a stop
to anything going forward.

I already paid you
for what you did.

I do not do half
of a job, Miss Anderson.

You either get it
all or nothing.

The holly goes, too.
It all goes away.

But you can't do that.

Yes, I can.
Read your contract.

Pages 23 section 4C
clearly states everything.

Please don't do this.

The party's tonight.

I have no choice.
I am an artiste.

I do not paint
half of a painting.

Let's just talk and maybe
negotiate another price.

I do not negotiate.

What's going on?

Oh, don't worry, kids,
it's just a little misunderstanding.

Why are they taking
everything down?

Yeah.

Come on, I want you
to help me with something.

- Okay.
- All right.

Come on, let's go.

Whoa, what happened
to all the decorations?

It's a long story.

Honey, we have to talk.

Mom, Dad, come in here!

We have a surprise for you!

What is this, guys?

Ready?

Yeah.

It's a Christmas tree!

Looks a little
old, doesn't it?

It's vintage.

Okay, we got it in the dumpster
behind the Christmas tree lot,

but that's where
I get all my trees.

I haven't bought
one since 1995.

We know it's not a lot,

but we can still
have a tree.

I love it.

And so do I.

Good work, guys.

Too bad Anastasia took
all the ornaments with her.

Actually, I think
I have a solution.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

That was pretty funny.

Yeah!
Oh, my gosh.

Wow, and this if
from the year

that you guys were born.

That's right.

- Can I see?
- Yeah.

Oh, and this...

was when you were
in preschool.

And you always got hungry,
so you ate off the macaroni.

No, I didn't.

Yes, you did, buddy, that's why we had to
move it to the top of the tree.

Is this you guys?

Yes, it is.

You guys were
so young.

Yes, we sure were,

and then you two happened,
and now look at us.

Exactly.

I can't believe we
always had these things.

Why don't we
ever use them?

Well, honey, I think
we just thought that

a fancy Christmas
was better.

I like these ones more than
the ones Anastasia brings over.

Yeah.

Me too, honey.
Me too.

Me three.

- Hi.
- Oh, hey, Katie, how are you?

Thank you so much
for everything, by the way.

Oh, absolutely.

We're really happy that
you're here this year.

It's just unfortunate
that you can't experience

an Anderson
Christmas party.

Why not?

Well, I mean,
look around.

Pretty much canceled, right?

We got to start calling people
and let them know.

If we're canceling
the party,

then we're canceling
Christmas for everyone.

He's right.

People can't make new
plans by tonight,

so that's not fair.

How are we suppose to have this amazing
Christmas party without Anastasia?

Yeah, and we can't spend
anymore money.

Oh, hold up.

I know you don't
have any money,

but that doesn't mean you can't
have a kick-butt Christmas!

I mean, your aunt Katie's
never had any money,

and I never had a lame
holiday in my life,

except for the time
I went to jail.

But those charges
were dropped.

I mean, like I would shoplift.

But if we all pitch in,
we can do it!

I'll do whatever it takes.

It's for the families.

We don't need any money.

You're right, we can just
make our own decorations.

Okay, Christmas party's
back on, everyone!

Let's get to work!

Yay!

Where'd you get the
holly, Aunt Katie?

The empty lot
down the street.

You know, there are free
resources all around

if you just know
where to look.

Oh.

Seems like your free
resources are moving.

Are there rats
in Beverly Hills?

Uh, there's definitely
something big in there!

Oh, no, no, no!
I don't do rats!

Ashton, what is the deal
with you and all this popcorn and stuff?

Brendan said he wanted some,

and I already ate
all of yours.

So I got some
from the Cohens.

The socks are from
the Rubensteins,

and this box, I don't
know what's in it, from the Goldsteins.

All right, fair
enough, buddy.

Hey, honey.

Where did Ashton go?

To Jimmy's house to get
some gingerbread cookies.

Yeah, that makes sense.

Oh, you going to have
enough for that?

Whoa, whoa!

Why is your
father on the roof?

Oh, hey, guys.

Don't worry, I'm okay.
I got this.

I have no idea, but
I'm almost done with these.

Okay, well, I guess
I'll cross that off the list.

Where'd you learn how
to make these?

Oh, my mother taught us.

Oh, she did?

Well, not exactly
like this.

See, she'd make
Michael's mom and me

these hair wreaths for
the sweet potato festival.

Oh, yes, I remember
that festival.

My mom used to
take me to that.

You know, those festivals are
still an annual tradition

in Ocilla.

They are?

Seems like so long ago.

Yeah.

I'm really happy
that you're here.

I am, too.

I'm grateful for
you, you know.

You are?

Yeah, you have
this unique ability

to bring out
the best in people.

Caroline...

You're gonna
make me cry.

- Oh...
- Stop it.

Okay, let's make
these wreathes.

Okay.

Hey.

What's, uh, with all
the Valentine's day decorations?

Well, they're red, aren't they?
I'm just gonna repurpose them.

Brilliant.

You know I'm proud
of you, right?

Oh, well, I wish
I felt that way.

I'm just really disappointed
that Bubble didn't work out.

It's gonna be fine.

You know why?

Because you're both smart
and creative,

two big reasons
I fell in love with you.

Hmm. Yeah.

I just wish that
translated to the store.

Well, there's a lot of pressure
owning your own company.

Especially in
the first year, right?

But you'll figure it out.

That's why I fell
in love with you.

- Oh, really?
- Mm-hmm.

Are you sure it has nothing
to do with my superior ivy weaving skills?

No, honey, it's because
you've always been so supportive of me.

Thank you, sweetie.
That means a lot.

Hey, pass the tape.

Toss the scissors, please.

No, don't toss the scissors.

Nobody needs the emergency
room right now.

Guys, how many more of
these do we have to make?

Excuse me, until we make enough to cover
every window of your giant house.

Well, suddenly, I'm wishing
we didn't have so many windows.

Oh boy, I don't know how many
more I can take.

Hand cramp, hand cramp,
hand cramp!

Oh, come on,
suck it up, people.

This is go time!

Here, put these frozen
peas on your hand.

They help.

Where did those
come from?

Don't ask questions
you don't want to know the answer to.

Oh, boy, okay.

Just go get ready
for your party,

I've got the food.

What does that
mean, exactly?

It means go get ready
for your party, I got this.

That doesn't mean you're gonna
order, like, 100 pizzas?

No, it's gonna be
perfect, trust me.

I trust you.

Okay.

Bye-bye.

Get pretty.

This looks fantastic!

It really does.

Oh, look what you did!

Look at the bows.

Wow.

I just can't believe
we pulled this off.

I know, this is great.

I'm so proud
of everyone.

Well, with this one in charge,
I knew it would happen.

She's so tough.

Tonight's gonna
be fun, guys.

Yep.

Oh, yeah.

Well, I think
it's gonna start

a half hour early.

Hey, guys.

It's Ray and Pattie.

Hey.

Sorry we're a little late,

Ray couldn't decide
what to wear.

That's okay.

But we have something we'd
like to show you outside.

Is everything okay?

Everything is fantastic.

Come on.
Come on!

- All right.
- Let's go.

Woo-hoo!

Decorations!

Pattie, what is this?

Well, when we heard
about Anastasia, we decided...

- Thanks, Pattie.
- To take down all of our Christmas decorations

and bring them over
here for you guys.

Hey, look, I'm really sorry
about what your dad did.

No, it's okay.

A good man got the job,
and besides,

I needed some time away
from the firm anyway.

Does that mean I get
my watch back?

Heck, no, I sold that thing
a while ago,

but look at this, got myself
a nice ten dollar digital.

Nice.

Where's the food?

Don't worry, I have a plan.

But people are gonna be here
in a couple of minutes,

and we need to feed them.

Caroline, I swear on
a stack of cookbooks,

it's gonna be here.

Yeah, go, have a drink.

Or two.

That's what I'm gonna do.

Now, where is the wine?

They don't have any!

Bunch of hillbillies.

Caroline?

I didn't think they could
pull it off without me,

but look, it's wonderful!

The homemade decor,
the potluck catering!

Caroline!

Such inspired choices
for a homemade Christmas theme.

The nostalgia of
a simpler time.

It's sublime!

Oh!

Yep.

Oh, thank you.

Let's go to the kitchen!

See, I told you
I could do it.

Yes, you did.

And I should have
trusted you.

Yes!

I used to be a
birthday party princess,

so I have a knack for this.

- You were a princess?
- Yes.

Now there's too much food.

See, I told you.

Christmas potluck.

Mmm, Katie,
look at this one.

Where would you like me to
put this amazingness?

Put that in my mouth.

No, put it over there.

Okay.

Oh my God.

This, like, this chocolate

is like talking to me.

It's saying, "Eat me."

You have got to
be kidding me.

I think we look adorable.

Yes, you do
look adorable.

Okay, now, remember
don't eat more that you're passing out.

- But...
- But...

Mmm-mmm-mmm.

I don't want to hear it.
You guys can stay up late

and drink all the
hot chocolate you want.

- Deal.
- Deal.

Our children really are
adorable, huh?

Thanks for the cookies.

Ah!

Oh, hey, excuse me,
I'll be right back.

Hey, how are you?

Good to see you.
Come on in.

Sweetie, I want to
introduce you to Gertrude.

Yes, I remember.

I didn't get the chance
to properly introduce myself

the last time
we met, Mrs. Andersen.

I'm Gertrude Thompson.

Well, it's nice
to meet you,

but I really don't think
that this is the right time

to discuss this lawsuit.

Hon, it's okay.

I actually invited her.

I wanted to thank you
and your husband

for helping me find a job.

You husband introduced
me to his father

and he offered me a position
as his legal assistant.

Oh, he did?

He did.

But more importantly,

I owe you an apology.

Filing that lawsuit was
not right.

I got scared.

I was unemployed.

I thought I needed money,

but then I realized...

That money doesn't solve
all your problems, right?

You're definitely
correct about that.

But what is important is
that we truly understand

what is important
to us in life.

Hey, don't be so serious,
it's a party!

Hi, I'm Aunt Katie.

Hi, I'm... well,
just call me Gertie.

Okay, Gertie,
I'll call you that.

Aren't you just
full of surprises?

All right, um...

Excuse me, everyone, hey!

Welcome to this year's
Andersen Christmas party.

If you'd like, you could
decorate a cookie in this room.

You can cut your own
snowflake in the den,

or you can make a Christmas card
for an at-risk family

in the guest room.

Thank you very
much for coming.

Thank you.

So, the decorations
look incredible.

Thank you.

I never would have thought
of this as a theme,

but I think
it's perfect.

Yeah, I do.

I think this is
your best one, yet.

Thank you.

Sharon, how are you doing?

The first step is to
grab a handful of M&Ms.

They're too pretty
to eat!

Eh.

Almost.

Now, now, now, now.

The trick is all
in how you spread the icing.

You want to make sure the entire surface
of the cookie is covered.

Then you have space
to work with.

See, it's scientific.

Yes.

Honey, did you know that
you father was a pastry chef?

No, I had no idea.

And he probably
should have stuck with it,

because I've never
seen him this happy.

Actually, everybody
looks really happy.

And it's all because they're just getting
involved with making something.

Or another one of
your inspired ideas.

Hmm.

What, what is it?

Well, I think that's what
I should do at the store.

What do you mean?

I think I got caught up

with thinking that people
wanted something

expensive or exclusive

when really all they want to do is put
their hands on something.

Well, we should have a
make your own soap counter at Bubble.

People could pick
their scent,

like lavender,
or lemon verbena,

or they could put, like,

oatmeal, crushed almonds,

and then they could
come in groups and parties.

I absolutely love it.

Yeah! I should call
the supplier tomorrow.

Yes.

Hey, you guys, look
what you're standing under.

Oh, boy.

Michael, you haven't kissed me
under the mistletoe

since, well, before
the kids were born.

Well, then I guess I owe you
a kiss.

Ooh!

Oh, hey, listen, so
my wife's sister's in town,

so I brought her.

Nice. I can always
count on you, Ray, for a couple plus ones.

Well, look one of her friends
happens to be pretty high up

in the D.A.'s office, and
I thought you should meet him.

Yeah, of course, and I'm absolutely free
right after Christmas.

Well, I was thinking more like right now
since he's right over there.

Oh, really.

Yeah.

Yeah, absolutely,
let's do this.

Let's do it.

Hey, guys, so, this
year we're doing

the Andersen gift exchange
a little differently.

Julia, Brendan.

Wait, wait, wait.

First, we have a surprise.

Ho, ho, ho!
Merry Christmas!

Santa!

Let me through,
ho, ho, ho!

You're not as
fat as Santa.

Ho, ho, ho!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

As you know, we asked each
of you to come up with an idea

for a gift that
wouldn't cost any money.

This year is all about giving
yourself to others.

Brendan, Julia, will
you please explain?

Everybody takes a stick
out of the bowl.

And whatever your
stick says, that's your Christmas present.

And if you get your own,

you have to grab
a different one.

There you go.

Okay, kids, go ahead.

Kids, come on back.

We love you guys.

We love you, too.

Okay, guys, you can
turn your sticks over now.

I got... I got free baking
lessons from Mr. Andersen.

No talking about the baking
to anyone in the office.

Free lawn mowing for a month.

Thank you, Brendan.

I got free carpool services
for my kids.

I got free guitar lessons.

Oh, good.

A hot stone massage.

That sounds painful.

Oh, I almost forgot.

Gorgeous wife, I have one
'specially for you.

Oh, sweetheart.

Michael, I love you.

I love you, too.

Merry Christmas.

You look happy.

- I do?
- Yeah.

Well, that's because I am.

I wasn't going to tell you
until after the party,

but Ray brought
somebody this evening.

Well, yeah, Patty told me somebody from
the District Attorney's office.

Yeah, but not
just somebody.

The district attorney.

You're kidding.

No, I'm not.
Apparently, they lost a couple A.D.A.s,

and they want me.

Oh, honey, no, no,
that's amazing.

Yeah, I mean, I wouldn't
start until the second.

- Shh, shh, shh.
- I wouldn't be making as much money.

No, it's fine.
We're gonna make this work.

Yes, we are.

- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas, sweetie.

We want to thank everyone
for coming tonight.

This has been an
amazing holiday evening

and we are all very
blessed to have each other.

When people talk about
how special the holidays are,

it's not just about
parties and presents.

What matters most,
and we all know this,

is family and friends.

And if we have that,
we don't need anything else.

So thanks again, you guys.

Happy holidays, and
who's ready for some snow?

I love you guys!

How did you pull this off?

I have no idea.

Katie, we love you.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

This is amazing,
we're having a baby!

Oh...

Honey?

- I'm sorry. I got you.
- It's okay.

- I got you.
- It's okay.

I was just
freaking out a bit.

I know, it's okay.

Okay.
Whoo.

Just keep breathing, babe.
Keep breathing.

I got you, I'm sorry.

We're having a baby!

- Yeah, again.
- Again.

Okay. Here we go,
here we go.

- Dad!
- Dad! Wait for us!

Michael, why are
you breathing heavy?

I'm having the baby.

Good question.

Just keep breathing, baby.

I really wish
my mom were here.

Oh, don't worry, babe,
she's looking down on us right now

making sure everything's
gonna go as planned.

We'll be fine.

Okay, love you, Mom.

And I love you, Caroline.

I cannot imagine doing this
with anybody but you, babe.

You better never do this
with anyone else.

I didn't mean it like that.
You know what I meant.

Whoa, just keep going!

There's a stop sign, babe.

I don't care!

Faster!

Hey, what's that?

Michael!

Is that the cops, Michael?

Yes, that is the cops
behind us again.

Please, just go.

Go, just go.

Go, go!
Please go.

I'm going, I'm going.

Do not stop, you know I do not want to
have this baby on the side of the road.

No, no, we are not going
through that again.

I promise.

Right guys? Guys?

Oh, boy.

Michael, you left the kids?

Well, technically,
we left the kids.

Don't you dare!

Why, what's the big deal?

I leave them at home
by themselves all the time.

What? Michael!