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You ready to go?
Where's your hat?

Do I gotta go to school?

Yes, you have
to go to school,

and I thought
we agreed you would ask

before using
my computer, sir.

If I had my own,
i wouldn't have to ask.

You know, the closer
we get to Christmas,

the less subtle
you get, Zack.

Where's your homework?
Got it?

Yes.
How about your cleats?

Maybe soccer will be canceled

because of all the snow.

Yeah, highly unlikely,
considering you play indoors.

Are you really
coming this time?

I cannot be the only mom that's
ever missed a game before.

True, Billy's mom
missed it last week.

Okay.
But his dad came instead.

All right, I will
be at your game.

I promise.

We do okay,
just you and me.

We always have.

Right?

You seen mommy's phone?

Blue towel.
Yes.

Okay. Chop-chop.

We are late.

We're always late.

Good morning!

Good morning, Ms. Phillips.

Hi! Please tell me
you got it.

I didn't get it.
What?

Where did you look?

I went to four
different stores.

Everywhere is sold out.
Well,

I mean, I know it's
a popular gift this season,

but somebody's
gotta have it.

Every place I went to
had the newest tablet

on back-order since October.

You can make
a ritual sacrifice

to the retail gods,
and it still wouldn't

arrive before new year's.

That's what the sales clerk
at the third store said.

Right.
She was very firm.

All right.

Please keep looking.

It is time to innovate. Adapt.

It's a whole new modality.

This is your demographic.

And we are the firm
to help you reach them.

Uh, that's a little younger
than we discussed, isn't it?

Can you see me? Mom?

Oh, I am-- oh, I'm so sorry.

This is my son, it's Zack.

He was watching a movie
on my computer last night.

Yeah, might be time
to get him one of his own.

Don't forget my game.

You promised you would go.

Y'know, I got my kids
a new tablet for hannukah.

And now I'm a hero.

I'm so sorry, I have to go.

He's got this soccer game.
I promised I would be there.

You have kids, you--
no? Okay.

Um, you guys,
please forgive me.

I'll take over, she--
every Wednesday, she has--

do you guys have everything
you need? I mean-- you have it?

Go go go, I'll take over.
Thank you so much.

Get out of here--
i just forgot.

I'm so embarrassed.

No, it's--
I'm sorry.

I am so embarrassed.

Boots.

I hate soccer.

No, you don't.

I hate it.
And I don't get to play,

and trex Peters
called me a spaz.

Oh, honey, he lost
all credibility

when his parents
named him trex.

I hate it!
I have no friends,

and I hate school.
I don't wanna go.

Honey, it's third grade.

You're not allowed to be
miserable till at least
high school.

You never listen to me!

I hate soccer,
i hate soccer!

I hate soccer!
I hate soccer!

I hate soccer!
I hate soccer!

Pretty angry, huh, bud?

Look, if you don't
wanna play soccer,

I'm not gonna
force you to go back.

And then what about school?

[Katherine laughs]

Nice try.

Look, I do like soccer,

but you never play with me.

How am I gonna get better

if I have no one
to play with?

Hey, why don't we get excited
about something, okay?

We've got Christmas
coming up.

It's gonna be fun,
I'm gonna get you a big tree.

And some presents.

We'll have a nice dinner.

Oh yeah? With who?

What do you mean?
With you and me.

It's perfect, right?

Hey.

Yeah, of course
everything's okay.

How'd you like
some company for Christmas?

Josh, hey, hi--

I wanted to apologize
to you about yesterday.

It was a not a problem.

I'm a man who values
substance, not style.

Are you saying
that I lack style?

Oh, definitely,
but you compensate.

Okay, Josh--
you know, I can tell

by the tone in your voice
that something's up.

What do you want?
Are you quitting on me?

No, no-- [Laughs]

I can never tell with you
'cause you always

seem like you're looking
for something better.

Well, uh--
it's not a bad thing.

Just give it to me straight.
What do you want?

More money?
Sure.

But I will settle
for a holiday.

I just gotta spend
some more time with my kid.

[Groans]
I have two weeks saved up.

You're gonna miss
the holiday party.

I'm no fun at parties.

Fine, take your holiday.

Go someplace amazing
for Christmas. Relax.

And work on
the Turner account.

What was that last part?
Nothing.

Seriously, take as much
time as you need.

Thank you.
Where are you
thinking of going?

St. martindale.
It's Louisiana.

Right south of Baton Rouge
on the bayou.

Gah, that sounds horrible.

It's home,
and I think that's

what Zack and i
need right now.

Well, then, get out of here.

And go get you
some of that Southern love.

Thank you.

Oh, and on a completely
unrelated note,

Turner file's on your desk.

Happy holidays.

It doesn't look
very Christmas-y.

There's no snow.

Look, I know
it's not New York.

But you can't knock
a Southern Christmas.

We even have our very own
special Santa claus.

Mom, I am
seven years old now.

I know for a fact there's
no such thing as Santa claus.

Sorry, baby,
i just need a minute.

Has it been a minute yet?

Yes.

Come on.

Pretty cool?
Yeah.

[Screams]

Wait a minute, who are you?

Grandma, it's me! Zack.

No, I don't think so.

You cannot possibly
be my baby grandson.

But it's me!
Oh, well,

whoever you are,
you'll just have to do.

Oh, ma, come on. Be careful.

Oh-- hi, honey.
Come on, you guys.

Come on inside
and get some decent

Southern food in your belly.

Let's go!

We got so many
wonderful things planned.

You're gonna love it.
This is gonna be sweet.

I know! I know.

You took your first steps
here in this house.

Hey, little guy.

[Lilly laughs]

Better watch out.

Alligators love kids.

For breakfast.

My daddy said,

when you hear a splash

in the bayou,

a gator ain't far behind.

Who are you?

Zack. Who are you?

Sienna. I live here.

You sound funny.

So do you.

Anyhoo, you going to
the Christmas Eve bonfire?

I don't know.

Bonfires are when
pere Noel comes.

Who's "pera" Noel?

Papa Noel.

He comes every year.

Santa claus.

I don't believe in
Santa claus.

Suit yourself.

Why are you
dressed like that?

I'm an angel.

Sienna grace,
your mama's looking for

that tablecloth.

Gotta go.

Ah, there you are.

I thought we could decorate
the Christmas tree tonight.

Zack?
No, grandma. Level five.

What is that?
I don't know.

I stopped asking.
Katty,

I don't wanna be hanging tinsel
on Christmas Eve.

I know, mom.
We will do it, I promise.

But, right now,
it is bedtime, sir.

Come on.
Level five, mom!

Level five, I know.
You got there once.

I bet you can
get there again.

Can you say good night?
Good night.

Good night, sweetheart.
Good night, mama.

Hi, katty.
Hello, mama.

I just put Zack to bed.

Mommy, I'm 30 years old.
You don't have to tuck me in.

I'm just so glad
you came home.

Honey, it's gonna be lovely.

I'm sorry it was
so last-minute.

Oh, well, you know
like I told you

when you went away
to college?

Home is a place where
they'll always take you in.

Now, why do you make it sound
like we're destitute?

Zack and I have
a really nice life

in New York.

Then why'd you come home?

Good night, sweetheart.

This is gonna be
the best Christmas ever.

Good night, sweetheart.
Good night.

Wow, one thing I didn't miss
about Louisiana was this heat.

I don't know how
you're working out here.

Mm, not that hot.

You're getting soft, katty.
Yeah.

What do you got there?

This? Lemon verbena.

I sell it over at
Mr. greenhall's store.

He says it does very well.

What do you charge
for something like that?

Oh, it doesn't matter.

Every little bit helps.

Hey, mama,
if you need money,

all you have to do
is say the word.

Oh, honey, no.
That's very sweet of you.

But I can take care
of myself.

I don't mind
a little hard work.

[Phone vibrates]

Oh.
That is one persistent
little bugger.

All right.

I know what
you're gonna say.

That I work too hard.

I did not say that.

You didn't have to.
I can read you

like a book, lady.

A good book, I hope.

Oh, I don't know.
I can't get past

the chapter on judging your
daughter's life choices.

Well...

First, there was
that divorce.

[Katherine groans]

But even before that,
there was all that work.

You are so busy.

And it affects the boy.

Oh, mom.
Don't even get me started

on that big city,
living all alone.

You know, things would be
so much better if you just--

mom, come on.

Sorry. I'm sorry.

You know me,
i just speak my mind.

Oh, katty? Would you mind
getting those satchels

on the shelf in there
and take 'em

to Mr. greenhall's?

Hey.

I love you.

I know that.

Okay.

Oh, katty? You might
wanna wash your face.

[Katherine sighs]

Well, hello there.

Hello, young man.
Isn't it a beautiful day?

You take care
of your mother.
Thanks.

Have a good one.
Bye-bye.

Why is everybody
smiling like that?

Because scowling
is very un-Southern.

[Beth]
All right now,
over and out.

--Pretty cool, right?
Whoop-- sorry, ma'am.

I am not a ma'am.

All right, pardon me.
Katherine would do.

All right, Kath...

Kat Phillips?
Kat Phillips.

I didn't even recognize you.

Well, clearly.
You look incredible.

I mean, you know,
for someone who's

aged as much as you have.
Oh, stop.

I can't believe this is you.

Wow.

It's been a long time.

Yep.

How long
are you in town for?
Oh--

we should get
a coffee or something.

We're pretty
busy here, um...

Hey, big guy.
What's your name?

I'm Zack.
Zack?

It's very nice
to meet you. I'm Caleb.

Now, let me ask you
something, Zack.

Does your mom drink coffee?

No.
Yes. Mom.
She does?

I'll take that as a yes.

We have to go by
greenhall's store.

That's perfect,
Mr. greenhall's store

right down here.
It's on the way.

Kat Phillips.
And young Zachary.

Now this is something.

Impressive, you got
a badge and everything.

Oh, yeah.

A lot of power comes
with this kind of thing.

I'm sure.

Caleb, have you ever
seen an alligator?

Oh, tons.

Have you ever wrestled one?

Have I ever wrestled
an alligator?

Check that out.
Whoa.

Wow.

Huh?
Hey. I'm going inside

to drop these off.
Are you coming with me?

Nah.
Nah? All right.

Hang out here in the corner
please, where I can see you.

Okay.
Okay.

Where did you really
get that thing?

Oh, I fell off my bicycle.

Cute kid.
Thanks.

He's got your nose.
[Katherine groans]

And your scowl.

Yep, that's the one.

All right.
So...

Are you and your husband
just in town for the holiday,

um...

Mr. greenhall.

Hey, Caleb.

Hi.

Katherine Phillips?

Yes, sir.

Eh, welcome back.
Thanks.

Heard you got married.
I did.

Didn't take, huh?

No, sir, it did not.

Your lights came in.

Okay.

They said the white ones
should be in tomorrow.

Okay.

The town's decorating budget

got slashed,
as I'm sure you can see.

So I'm just...
Trying to help out

as much as I can
on a ranger's budget.

Yeah.

Were you flirting with me

when you thought
i was married?

No!

No, I was just catching up
with an old friend.

But I mean, this opens up

a world of possibilities.

Harold, meet me
at the Boudreaux's.

The duck's
gone missing again.

You need to get that?
No, we--

let's go,
let's go, let's go.

Uh...
Beth to Caleb.

Rain check on
that coffee, katty.

All right.

Mr. greenhall.
See you later, Caleb.

Caleb, we don't
have all day.

Yeah, on my way, Beth.

Well, sir,
it looks like you

still have
a whole bunch of these.

Ah, we can
always use more.
Yeah?

There's a whole bunch
of stuff.

There's a big crowd.

With a whole bunch of people
dressed as Christmas people.

Whole bunch of mardi gras...

Remember when you used
to work here on Saturdays?

Of course I do.

I could use some help now.

Oh, really?

Well, I mean...

Christmas rush is coming,

you know, any day now.

You are too sweet.
Thank you.

All right.

Tell your mom
i sold another one.

Thank you so much.

Oh, before you go.

I missed this.

See you around.

Bye-bye.

Hey, pal.

You make a friend?

Maybe.
Maybe.

Sienna says they don't have
a Santa claus down here.

Well, that's true.

But didn't you say
he was real?

Yeah, honey, down here
they've got papa Noel.

Mm-Kay, but what's
the difference?

Difference,
all right, well...

Santa rides in a sleigh
pulled by...

Reindeer.
Yes, very good.

But down here, they don't
have sleighs or reindeer.

And do you know why?

There's no snow.
Exactly.

You are so smart.

Do you know how papa Noel
gets all the presents

to the good little
girls and boys?

No.
He rides in a boat

pulled by alligators.

Whoa.
Whoa.

And every Christmas Eve,
they light bonfires

all along the bayou here
to light the way for him.

Why?
So he doesn't get lost.

Why can't his elves
just make him a g.P.S.?

That's a great
question, Zack.

Come on.

Hi, ma.
Hey, hi.

How was town?

You know, it was
really nice.
Yeah.

You know, I think Zack's
having a great time here.

I hope so.

He's having
such a hard time in school.

I just think
this change of scenery

is good for him,
you know.

You know, you really
oughta put that thing away.

I wish, this is
all work stuff.

I thought you
came here for vacation.

You know, spend a little time

with me and Zack.

Yeah, that's exactly
what I'm doing,

but I'd still like a job
when I get back home.

Okay, well,
put that away for now.

Okay. All right.

Take this out to the table.

Mm-hmm.

Thank you, sweetie.

Why is this table
set for four?

Is it?

Mom, who'd you invite?

Oh, just a friend.

Margaret.
Margaret? Oh yes.

Margaret, who has been
dead for four years?

That Margaret?

Well, in that case,
she won't eat much,

will she?

Mama, who'd you invite?

Caleb, look!

What?
Great.

Caleb wanted to know
if you had a boyfriend.

He did, did he?

[Zack laughs]

That was supposed to be
between us guys, buddy.

Huh.

Oh, you think
you can get it by me?

Is that the way you think
this is gonna go?

Can you do this-- oh!

I did it!

Good work!
Dang!

Did you see that, mom?

I did.

Zack! Zack!

Zack! Zack!

All right, that's good.

Let's try it again.

Oh!

That boy likes you.

He'd better.
I gave birth to him.

I meant Caleb.

I know.

I was artfully dodging.

[Zack]
I can play better when I'm--

mind if I join you?

You know, you're gonna
be here for two weeks.

Why don't you just spend
some time with him?

Mom, it's not about me.

I gotta worry
about Zack, okay?

And I'm not gonna
march a parade of men

in and out of his life.
It's not fair.

Honey, it's just a date.

I think
it'd be good for you.

I don't know.

I'm not interested
in what's good for me.

Just what's good for Zack.

Who says
you can't have both?

[Caleb]
Way to kick it! All right!

Whoo!
That was awesome!

What do we have here? Grits?

Uh-huh. And sweet tea.

Boy fits right in.

Mom, can I go outside
and play now?

Mm, should we
let him? Yes.
Yes.

But don't go far, okay?
If you can't see the house,

I can't see you.
Okay, okay, mom.

Goodbye.

He'll be fine.

These your cheesy ones?

Yeah.
[Katherine growls]

Yeah.

[Zack gasps]

Aah!

Aah! I can't swim!

Somebody help me!

Please! I can't swim!

Help me!

Somebody help!

Please! Somebody!

[Zack gasps]

[Zack coughs]

Where am I?

Well, you fell in the bayou

in front of my house.

Luckily, I got to you
before the gators did.

You feelin' better now?

Yeah.
Well, when you get home,

you get your mama
to sign you up

for swimming lessons.

Yeah, when
the soccer season's done.

How'd you know about that?

Oh, I know lots of things.

Yeah.

Your mama.

Used to play around my house

when she was a little girl.

All the kids did.

They don't come around
much anymore.

They just seem too busy.

Too busy.

Starin' at the little
glass screen.

That's what I want
for Christmas.

But my mom couldn't
find me one.

But maybe my
grandma Lilly will.

Maybe Santa claus
will find it for you.

There's no such thing
as Santa claus.

Santa claus is not real.

You seem
awful sure of that.

Can I call my mom
to come and get me?

No.

I don't got me no telephone.

Well then, how do you
talk to people?

Ahh.

The good old-fashioned
Southern way, my boy.

Face to face.

Face to face.

What's this generation
coming to?

My, my, my.

Young Zack, time to go!

Zack, come on, let's go.

Now, look here.

You see that road there?

Yeah.
See the bend there?

You go around that bend.

Then you hit some
dipsy-doodles.

Not big.
Just little dipsy-doodles.

And it straightens out.

And ends up right at
your grandmama's house.

I will?
But I thought it was--

what?
No, you thought wrong.

I'm doing the thinking
right now, bub.

Okay? All right.

You end up at your
grandmama's house,

and that's where you
gotta go, without fail.

Okay. Thanks, Nick.

Well, it's always great

to meet new friends,
you know?

And you are a new friend.

Now, y'all stay away around
water, you hear me?

Be careful.

Yes, sir.
Hey, hey.

Now, you be good.
Yes, sir.

Christmas is comin'.

Yes, sir.

Goodbye, my new friend.

Oh my gosh, Zack!
Are you okay?

What in the world
happened to you?

I fell in, I was catching frogs,

but Nick saved me!

[They talk over each other]

Caleb!
Hey, buddy-- whoa.

We need to get you
in the bath.
I'll take him up there.

Mom, is he okay?
Of course he's okay.

A little bayou water
never hurt anybody.

Good to see you, Caleb.

And you, Ms. Lilly.

Well, what is this about?

Well, I couldn't
take you to coffee,

so I thought I'd take
the coffee to you.

I live to serve.

I think he likes you, mom.

Zack-- Zack!

Thank you, Caleb.

Hi.

Hi.

Hi, sleepy-boy.

Are you all cozy?

Yeah.
Good.

Mom.
Mm-hmm?

I like it here.

Good.

I love you.

Here you go, honey.
Oh, thanks, mama.

You're welcome.

That was quite
an adventure for him today.

I think it was
harder on his mama

than it was on him.

That boy has
quite an imagination.

Yeah?

I worry about him every day.

Oh, honey.

What's the point
in worrying?

Worrying doesn't
get you anywhere.

I should know.

[Katherine laughs]

He is right about
one thing, though.

I do think Caleb
has a thing for you.

Oh, stop.
He does.

I am not interested

in that man's thing, okay?

You used to like him.

I was 12.

You had better taste
in men when you were 12,

than when you were 20.

Sorry.
[Katherine mutters]

All right, then.

What about you?

Why are you still single
after all these years?

I never met a man
as good as your daddy.

Hello, Mr. Barnes!

Good morning.

Hey. Change your mind?

No, sir, I just came
to check on my mom's herbs here.

How're they selling?
Great.

Business could probably
be a little better, huh?

Well, you know, business
could always be better.

But as for your mom's herbs,

they're selling
like catfish.

Are you the only one
who's buying these things,

Mr. greenhall?
Uh--

what about
the jam over here?

Ms. ellsworth has
four kids at home

and an out-of-work husband.

And the quilts?

Ms. Alison's mother's
not doing that well.

Sir, you are not
a shopkeeper.

You're a Saint.

Hey, Kat?

Mr. greenhall.
Looks like a man

that could use
a satchel of oregano.

Oh, I'll take 'em all.

Yeah, you cook?

No, but the oregano helps

hide that little fact.
Okay.

Hey, uh, I was
gonna ask you.

You wouldn't happen
to be free next Tuesday,

would you?
Why?

I think he's
about to ask you out.

I was actually.
Okay, don't do that.

I'm leaving right after
Christmas-- I don't want it

to get weird.
I know, which is
every time I see you.

All right, maybe it's better if
we don't see each other, then.

Well, it's kind of
a small town for that.

All right, so I won't go
where you go, and you

just don't go where I go,
starting with this store.

But-- but I like
to shop here.

Sorry, dibs.
Well, all right.

What about the hardware?
That's all yours.

The diner? You know
I'm a sucker for
Julia's peach cobbler.

Yours. If I get the store,
that seems like a fair trade.

Well, I prefer the store.
Sorry.

You can't have the store.
All right, what about bingo?

You know I like my bingo.

Bingo belongs to you.

How about a map of the town

for you?

No, I think this
about settles it.

Deal?
Deal.

All right.

[Greenhall clears throat]

Hi, honey.
Hi, mom.

You know, I was
just thinking.

You should learn
how to relax.

Why, I am relaxed.
As you can see,

I am currently reclined.

Well, if you can't
let go of work

when you're a thousand miles
away from the office,

I can only imagine what it
must be like in that city.

Well, if I can deliver this
account by the end of the year,

then there's no way
Josh is gonna be able

to overlook me
for that promotion.

Oh. I see.

It's a really big deal,
you know.

I mean, if I can
make this happen,

then I'll finally
be on track.

For what?

Well...

My life?

Oh, honey.

You can't chase happiness.

You gotta find it
where you are.

Let me guess!

You come here
for another swim?

[Zack laughs]

[Nick laughs]

Hey, Zack!

Did you make all those toys?

I did.

Whoa.

Your mama
know you're here?

Yeah.

Well.

You want something
to drink?

Uh...

Can I please have
some hot chocolate?

How is it I know

that you don't
come from here?

I always drink hot chocolate
at christmastime.

That's good.
I can't argue with that.

Let's see what we can arrange.

Hot chocolate.

How'd you do that?

Because I'm Santa claus.

Pfft. Yeah, right.

You're Santa claus.

Now, how'd you like
to learn that song

that I've been
humming all morning?

It'd be good
to present for yourself

at the pageant audition

that your mama
signed you up for.

My mom did not sign me up
for any pageant.

Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

It goes like this.

♪ Down, down on the bayou ♪

♪ with my nanc chauz ♪

♪ comes the good old
Santa claus ♪

♪ jumped off the bateau ♪

♪ with lots of toys ♪

♪ all for the little one's ♪

♪ Christmas joys ♪

♪ sa se bon ♪

♪ who wouldn't go? ♪

♪ Sa se bon ♪

♪ who wouldn't go? ♪

Wow.

[Zack hums]

That's a catchy tune, bud.
Where'd you learn that?

Nick taught me!

Did you guys have fun today?

Yeah. He said
he was Santa claus.

Did you know that?
Well, he is, yeah.

At the bonfires.
I told you that.

Oh. Right.
[Caleb]
Hey!

Was in the neighborhood.
I'm heading into town.

Do y'all need a ride?

Yeah!
No, thank you.

Oh, I don't think we made
the truck out of bounds,

did we?
Right after this,

it's the first thing
on my list.

Hmm. Okay.

Where are you guys going?

I signed Zack up
for the pageant.

You did?

I did, it was gonna
be a surprise.

Surprise!

All right?
The pageant, huh?

Man, I was in that
every year.

I was the best elf this town
ever saw, actually.

Yeah, I'll give him that.

He was pretty cute
in his little pointy shoes.

What were you again?
You were a Shepherd?

Or was it a lamb?
A little baby cow?

I was not a cow, sir.
I was head angel.

I don't think
there was a head angel.

There was, and it was me.

Well.

Hold on.
I gotta take this.

Why?
It's work.

Come on,
you're on holiday.
Yeah.

Yeah, mom.
You're on a holiday.

Yeah, mom-- dude!

Not cool. Hey, okay.

Caleb! Come on, okay.

That's hilarious. Zack.

Please give me the phone.

Oh!
Please, come on.

Be a grown-up!
Be a grown-up!

It's for your
own good, mom!

I am your mother!
Can you just

give me the phone!

Stop! You guys, come on.

You seem so stressed out,
i think if we just--

yeah, yeah, you know what.

I wasn't
stressed out before.

I'm a little
stressed out right now.

Zack, please give mom
the phone. Please.

Nope!

Zack!
Oh!

I can't believe
you just did that!

For your own good, mom.

Okay.

You are very lucky
this is not broken, young man.

Fine. You win.

♪ We wish you
a merry Christmas ♪

♪ we wish you
a merry Christmas ♪

♪ and a happy ♪

♪ new year ♪

[Applause]

Wow... you ready, bud?

Oh, come on.
Look, we're here, all right?

So you just get up there,
you give it a shot.

What's the worst thing
that could happen?

Please, mom.
Don't make me do this.

In the key of c, elves.
One, two, three, four...

Zack, come on, honey.
It's not that bad.

You can still
go back in there.

I want to go home.
I told you I couldn't do this.

Zack.
Oh...

[Sighs]

All right.
Yup.

Okay.
Zack, you got your belt?

Hm, that's sticky.
All right.

[Zack]
What's sticky?

You got everything, honey?
All right!

Oh! Thanks.
Mm-hm.

Come on, pal.
[Zack sighs]

You got it, buddy?
Thank you so much for the ride.

Oh, you haven't heard?
I've been invited for supper.

Sound good, Zack?

Cool.
Yeah.

When we were negotiating places
that were off limits,

I did mean to add my house.

That's an oversight
on your part, I think.

[Chuckles]
Shut up.

Sorry about my mother.
She's not very subtle, is she?

Ah, no, I remember.

Yes. Yes, she always had
a sweet-spot for you.

Remember prom?
[Laughs]

Prom night, she's trying
to get you to take me

with my sad, little date
standing right there.

[Laughs]
David.

David!
He was so sweet.

He did not like that.

No.
No he did not.

You want
to catch some frogs?

I thought
you would never ask.

Okay, let me ask you this.

When we find one--
if we find one.

When we find one!
If! Come on!

When we find one,

are you going to pick it up
with your hands,

or are you going to
be too afraid, city girl?

Don't even. I was so much better
at this than you were.

Oh, what?
I'm just saying.

Oh, wait, wait, wait.

You got something?
I think I'm seeing eyes.

Where?
Oh, look right there.

I think there's some.

You don't see it
right there?

No! Where are you looking?

Oh, that's just a snake.
Aah! Shut up!

[Laughter]

You're such a punk.

Caleb...

I can't.

I know, I know, I know.

I'm sorry.
I know.

I'm sorry.
No, I'm sorry.

I can't.

[Sighs]
No, I know.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

[Sighs]

Why didn't you try?

I don't know.

You want to be
in the pageant?

Doesn't matter.
I never get the things I want.

There was a Christmas
some few years ago,

your mama really, really...

Wanted a kitten
for Christmas.

She-- she told everybody
that she wanted a kitten.

Well...

And finally,
when the kitten didn't come,

she said she didn't believe
in pere Noel
or Santa claus anymore.

Yeah, and then
a few weeks after that,

a stray kitten found her.

What did she do with it?

What-- she kept it!

In the neighbor's shed.
The bienvenue family, I believe.

Cutest little thing.
[Chuckles]

Yeah, she--
she didn't tell a soul.

Then how do you know?

Don't you know?

I'm pere Noel.

You still
don't believe me, do you?

No.

Okay, okay.

Last Christmas

you wrote a letter
to Santa claus

on green construction paper.

And you even included
two stamps just in case.

You only wanted one thing.

[Sighs]

My dad.
Mm-hm.

But he never came!
Mm-hm.

I mean, I was so good
that whole year!

I know. Yeah.
And that's all I wanted.

Why didn't he come?

Well, sometimes
we want things

we can't get.

Don't get.

So we go to other things...

That make us happy.

My pal.

[Katherine]
Hi.
Oh, good. Hi.

They didn't have baking soda
so I just got baking powder.

That's, like,
the same thing, right?

I've failed you miserably.
Where's Zack?

[Zack]
Mom, mom, come see!

Well, let's go look.

[Laughs]
Okay.

Here they come, here they come,
here they come. You ready?

[Lilly]
Step, step, step.

You used to count there.
I know there's steps!

[Lilly]
I know, I know.

Give you the best seat
in the house.

Quit asking questions.
Because it's a surprise!

All right.
Look who's here!

Hey!
Hey.

All right, one, two, Zach!

[Gasps]

You guys!
How's it look?

What do you guys think?

It's perfect.

It's Christmas.

Hey, we okay?

Yeah, we're okay.

Okay. All right.

[Sighs]
All right.

Well, hey, skippy-pants.
Where you headed off to so fast?

It's a secret, mom.

What, you're really
not gonna tell me?

Nope!

Caleb?

Bye, mom!
Nope, we're not gonna tell you.

Bye, mom! See you soon!

[Laughs]

Bye, mom!

[Caleb]
Whoo!

[Clears throat]

You ready for this?

Yeah.

[Chuckles]

All right, buddy.
Game-face on, okay?

[Sighs]

Okay. Uh, Zack?

You can do it, Zack.

[Girl]
What is he doing?

He's not singing.
Ssh.

[Girl]
Why is he even up there?

[Kids giggling]

I can't do this.

It's okay, honey.
Take a breath.

Wait, Zack...

Don't worry,
you'll still get a part.

Yeah, but it won't
have any words!

[Chuckles]
No one asked you, Bryce.

Bryce, Sienna, you're up.

Nice try, Zack.

[Janelle]
Bryce!

Are you two ready
with your song now?

Okay, last day of auditions.
Let's do our best.

Bye, see you tomorrow.

That was so much fun.
Bye, see you all tomorrow.

How long ago did he leave?

Miss Janelle said
she last saw him 20 minutes ago.

I don't know
how I missed him.

[Katherine]
I'll be right there.

All right, see you here.

Hey, mom,
i gotta go look for Zack.

Can you just stay here
in case he comes back?

Yeah, of course.
Thank you!

[Katherine]
Zack? Caleb.

Zack! Caleb, hey.
Any word?

Kat, I don't want you
to worry, okay?

I can't believe he did this,
he was so happy
when he left today.

He can't be far,
I'm telling you.

I think I know
where he might be.

Let's start
down by the water.

Zack!

Did you see him
with the other kids?

No, no they had all left,
and he was gone already.

Zack!

How can i
make it better, bud?

Can you tell me a story?

Yeah.

Tell me about your kitten.

Who told you about that?

Nick told me.

I didn't think
i ever told anybody.

Okay, yeah, um...

Well, it was the beginning
of the school year.

And I was having
kind of a rough time.

Wasn't very good
at making friends.

Kind of like me.

But then this thing
just came into my life

and made it better.

He was this little
gray and white tabby.

He was awesome.

What did you name him?

Kitty.

I know it's not
terribly original,

but I was, like, seven,
so you're going to have to
cut me some slack.

But for, like, a whole year,

he was just the best friend
i could ask for.

I'd sneak him food after school,

and just play with him
for hours.

What happened to him?

You know, I don't know.

I went to the shed one day
and he was gone.

And I just figured
the bienvenues got wise

and took him to a shelter.

Were you sad?

Yes.

But by that point

school was a lot better.
You know?

I'd make a couple buddies.

Maybe papa Noel
brought you that kitten.

Maybe.
[Chuckles]

He was exactly the right thing
at exactly the right time.

Just like you.

I'm way better
than any kitten.

[Laughs]

Yes, Zack. You are.

Sir, I have been thinking a lot
about your situation,

and I know that I can help.

Now, you said Christmas
was your busiest
time of year, right?

So let's just
make that your focus.

People around here don't have
a lot of, uh, use

for tinsel in August.

Oh, that's okay.
We're gonna think bigger.

Bigger?
An online presence.

Now, we're going to cater
to the scores of people

that want a little taste
of the south, all year round.

We are going to make you
a destination, sir.

We can tweet
when any new product comes in,

and I have already set up

a brand-spanking-new website
for you.

You're saying a lot of words

that mean
absolutely nothing to me.

Mr. greenhall,
do you trust me?

[Chuckles]

Could you make it snow?

Can I make it snow?

Yeah.

Because if you're really
papa Noel,

couldn't you make it snow?

Like...

Like a Christmas miracle.

Well, snow in the bayou
may do more harm than good.

But I'll make a deal
with you.

What kind of deal?

I'll give you
your Christmas miracle

if you promise to go back
to the pageant.

But everyone laughed at me.

Are you going to let
a couple of naughty kids

stop you? Stop you?

Yes.

Is the pageant
important for you?

Well, it was a gift
for my mom.

So...

That's an amazing gift
to be able to give to somebody.

Be a shame if--

if she didn't get it.

It's too late now.

Says who?

All right,
one, two, three, four.

Okay, theatre,
we're short an alligator.

There should be eight.

Wait a minute-- hey! Ssh!
Easy. Off the ground, please.

Absolutely not, no.

Listen, guys, we are having
a run through. Please.

Run through! 15 minutes!

Is anyone listening?

Aah!

That's enough.
Miss Janelle?

[Sighs]
Hi, Zack.

Hey! Ssh!
Hey, hey, hey!

Could I try again?

Oh, I'm sorry, Zack.

Everyone's got their part,
sweetheart.

Could I try something else?

What did you have in mind,
sweetheart?

Something special.

[Applause]

Is Zack still
in the bathroom?

Should I go get him?

Oh, honey,
give the boy some privacy.

Okay.

Next up, from New York City,

singing a cajun favorite,

Zack!

[Applause]

Zack? Our Zack?

How does Zack know
a cajun favorite?

You can do it, Zack.

[Sighs]

[Applause]

[Coughing]

This... is for my mom.

♪ Down on the bayou ♪

♪ with my nanc chauz ♪

♪ here comes
good old Santa clause ♪

♪ jumps out the bateau
with lots of toys ♪

♪ all for the little ones
Christmas joys ♪

♪ ca c'est bon
who wouldn't go? ♪

♪ Ca c'est bon
who wouldn't go? ♪

♪ Down to the bayou
swish, swish, swish ♪

♪ to pass a good time
with old Saint Nick ♪

♪ first is the house
of little Nell ♪

♪ filling it with goodies
is papa Noel ♪

♪ a new pair of shrimp boots
to walk the weeds ♪

♪ a fishing pole
and some mardi gras beads ♪

♪ ca c'est bon
who wouldn't go? ♪

♪ Ca c'est bon
who wouldn't go? ♪

♪ Down on the bayou
swish, swish, swish ♪

♪ to pass a good time
with old Saint Nick ♪

[Applause]

I just can't even--
did you have fun?

Great job, buddy!
You were really good.

Could I steal my grandson
and his friend Bryce?
Oh.

I've got a town
full of people

who want to meet
the stars of the show.

Okay.

Hey, uh,
come here for a sec.

Where are we going?

Well, it's been a, uh,
pretty good night,

but, um,
i want to make it perfect.

What about Zack?

Oh, he's good.
He's got his fans over there.

[Laughs]
We'll be right back.
Come on.

I mean, I'm just sayin'.

He's pretty good.

So where are we going?
Hold on.

We'll I'll show you.
Look over there!

Okay.
Don't ruin my surprise!

I'll tell you when.
I'll tell you when.

All right.
All right?

And...

Look at that.

Huh?

Wow.

It's a boat!
I know, I get it.

No, I know,
but you know, it's...

[Laughs]

Okay, look, so I've been--

I've thought about you a lot
since you've been gone.

And I was thinking...

What do you think
would have happened to us

if I had kissed you
at that bonfire.

Oh, no.
Well, no, 'cause--

it's like
that night jinxed us.

You know, it's like i--

I couldn't
get it together after that.

Oh, Caleb, we're buddies!

Yes, but what if, you know,

what if
we're supposed to be more.

I finally got my second chance,
and since, you know,

this is our first official
date--
stop!

I figured I should
make it memorable.

Come on, let's just get in
for a second.

No, I can't.

You-- it's totally safe.

It's not the boat.
No, I can't do this, Caleb.

I just-- I cant do this.
'Cause...

I'll drive.

Zack's dad left us,

and it crushed my kid.

So I'm not-- I'm not ever
gonna put him through

anything like that
ever again, okay?

I just... I can't.

Well, I mean,
I'm not him though.

Right, you aren't,

but I don't
take risks anymore.

I'm just not that person.

[Chuckles]

I'm sorry.
No, no, it's... you know.

Okay. Okay.

Um...

No, it's-- it's...

All right, I'm gonna head back.
Yes. We're good. Yes.

You can-- no shame
if you want to take it out.

Thank you.
All right.

Night.
Goodnight.

[Lilly]
Katty!

Katty.

Good morning!
[Grunts]

I'll give you morning.
I don't know how good it is.

You know, there's
a very disappointed little boy

who's missing
his new best friend right now.

Mom, Caleb is busy.
He's got a job.

What did you do?

Why do you assume
i did something?

Fine.

I hurt him.

And now you're ignoring him?

Oh, katty, talk to him!

He does not want
to talk to me.

Of course he wants
to talk to you!

I can't, mom.
I just-- I can't.

There's coffee.

Oh, let's go in here.

Look at the window,
it's beautiful!

And come again.

[Katherine]
Hi, Mr. greenhall.

Hey, Katherine.

Can you believe this?

People have been
coming in here all morning.

From places
I've never even heard of.

Oh, that's wonderful.

Sure I can't
offer you that job?

It'd sure be nice
to have you here all the time.

I'm sorry.
All right.

Hey, you haven't seen Caleb,
have you?

Hm, no, I haven't.

Oh, all right.
We'll keep asking, buddy.

Thanks.
All right, I'll see you.

I'll see you around.

He passed out as soon as
his little head hit the pillow.

Well, that boy
had a rough day.

Yeah.

How about this, though?

You like it?

As promised,
done before Christmas Eve.

Well, you certainly
cut it close.

Hm. Can I get that?

No.

Hey.
Hi.

[Chuckles]

Uh...

Um...

Listen, I was out
Christmas shopping,

and-- and I have this
i wanted to give you

before you leave.

What is it?

Uh, it's-- it's a gift.

It's, uh, one of
those fancy tablets.

It's for Zack.

Where did you find this?

Oh... just because
your big city's out,

doesn't mean little old
Saint martinville is.

Oh, you.

He's a good kid.

I'm really gonna miss him.

What?

What?

You're a really
good man, Caleb.

Well...
[Chuckles]

Tell-- tell her I said--
all right.

Josh, that is
great news, yes.

Yeah, I can
be there tomorrow.

Of course. I mean,
i would have to leave today,

but I can make that happen.

Oh, I know
it's Christmas Eve.

Just means Christmas
in New York, after all.

Um, in the mean time,
I've had some new thoughts
about the Turner account.

So I'll just email them to you
ahead of time so you have them.

Great. Yeah,
and if there's anything else,

please do not hesitate
to call me on my cell.

We'll both be working
Christmas, huh?

All right.
I'll see you soon.

Bye.

[Sighs]

[Gasps]

Whoa.

Oh, my gosh.

Zack, I am not
telling you again.

You do not
run off like that, okay?

I'm sorry.
Yeah, I'm sorry, too.

I don't want
to go home today.

I like it here.
I know you do.

But vacations
don't last forever, bud.

And this is good.
This promotion
means more money, okay?

I don't want more money.
I want more of you!

That's what
i really want for Christmas.

I want more of you.

What you got in your bag?

Nick gave it to me.

Mom...

Is it okay that I believe
in Santa claus now?

Of course it is.

It is always okay
to do the things
that make you happy.

That goes for you too.

Hey, Caleb.

Hey, Beth.

So I heard an ugly rumor
that you were skipping out

on the bonfire tonight.

Yes. Afraid so.

Caleb, you never
miss the bonfire.

I know, it's just--

heart's not really in it
this year.

Suit yourself.

Hi, mir. Greenhall.
Hey, Katherine.

Looks like we're in
for a great night

for the bonfire, doesn't it?
Yes, sir.

Um, hey about that job offer.

Is that still on the table?

What about New York?

I love what I do,

but that's not the only place
i can do it from.

So I'm-- I'm here to work
if you'll have me.

Step into my office.

Yeah?
Our office.

[Laughs]
Our office! Great.

Oh, thank you, sir.

Hi, mama.

Hey, baby.

So looks like
i got a new job.

Oh...

That fancy promotion?

Mm, no. I bought half
of Mr. greenhall's store.

Looks like Zack and i
are going to need
a place to live.

You got any ideas?

Maybe.

[Gasps]
Welcome home, baby!

Oh, welcome home.
[Laughs]

Oh!

[Lilly]
Ah, merry Christmas, baby.

[Chatter]

This is going to be
the best Christmas ever.

This is even better
than I remembered!

What do you think, Zack?

Look!

Who did this?
Whoa!

Never question
a Christmas miracle.

Hi, Zack! Merry Christmas.

Hey, mom, can I go play
with my friend?

Yeah, of course!

Hey, Sienna, merry Christmas.
He's got a friend!

[Katherine]
I know!

Want to go play?

Hey! Can I go play
with my friends?

Of course!
Okay, I'll be back.

Bye, mama.
I'll see you.

Josh? Hi.

Uh, Katherine.

Look, I hate to call you
on Christmas Eve,

but, I just...

Wanted to say that I'm going to
have to extend my trip

for a very long time.

Happy-- happy holidays.

Hi!
Hey.

Do you know
where I could find Caleb?

I'm sorry,
he's not coming tonight.

He's not?
Uh-uh.

Merry Christmas.
Thank you.

[Sighs]

You came.

Ah, you know
i couldn't stay away.

Hey, do you want to
take a walk with me?

Last time
i left this spot with you,

it didn't go so well for me.

How about a do-over?

All right.

[Giggling]

So...

I've been thinking a lot about

what I want in my life,

and everything I want
is right here.

Right here with my mom
and Zack.

And you.

You're not looking away.

No.

I mean, is there
something really interesting

I should look at?
No.

Okay.

Caleb.

Yeah, Kat?

Are you gonna kiss me?

[Laughs]

Yes, ma'am.

[Nick]
Ho-ho-ho!

A-ha-ha!

Look over there! Papa Noel!

Oh, come, come!

Come visit papa Noel!

Here I am for you.

For you only!

Nobody else!

We are together
my loving friends.

A-ha!

Papa Noel!

Bye!

Love!

Love, it makes
the world go round, no?

A-ha!

Number 11,
it looks like, huh?

Yes!

Come see me!

Come visit me.

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