All language subtitles for A.Christmas.Winter.Song.2019.1080p.WEBRip.x264-RARBG

[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[giggling]

Look at this. Look at this.

Hi.

I thought this might
get your attention.

[chuckles]

Sorry about the staring.

I think
she's a little star struck.

We saw you at the Christmas show
last year.

-You sang O Holy Night.
-Oh.

-And it's her favorite.
-Oh, it's my favorite, too.

-This is Hannah.
-Hi, Hannah. I'm Clio.

-Yes.
-Can I give her a hug?

Oh, she was wondering
if she can give you a hug.

Of course.

Aw...

So what are you gonna be
singing this year?

Oh, I'm not...

uh, sure yet.

Well, whatever it is,
you have a fan for life.

Oh, thank you.

Can you say thank you
to Ms. Clio for the candy cane?

-Thank you, Ms. Clio.
-You're welcome.

Thanks, Clio. Appreciate it.
All right, let's go.

-Bye, guys.
-Oh.

[instrumental music]

[birds chirping]

[instrumental music]

What the...

My locket. It's gone.

It's gotta be around here
somewhere. We'll find it.

[scoffs] Jack! Get up!
I need to check your side.

What time is it?

It's time to get
your butt out the bed.

Whoa.

I don't think
we have enough pillows.

[scoffs] I could do
without the sarcasm.

-I thought you were looking.
-I am looking.

-What's this here?
-You found it?

Ah, I thought
the washing machine ate it.

You know how much
that locket means to me.

Come on, Clio,
I was just kidding.

You know I get punchy
when I'm tired.

I'm sorry!

[instrumental music]

-[sighs]
-Coffee?

Yes, please.

[coffee sloshing]

[sighs]

Sorry for waking you up
so early.

Well, you're my favorite
alarm clock.

My dad gave me that locket.

I know, babe. I'm sorry.

Maybe it's at the shop.

No, I swear I had it on
before bed last night.

[timer beeping]

Maybe it's a sign that it's time

to finally start
talking about it. Mm?

Clio, it's been almost a year
since he passed.

You haven't said a word
about it.

Do you know that I had to lie

to an adorable little girl
last night

just so I didn't have to explain
why I'm not doing the show?

So? You haven't been yourself
lately, Clio.

That's okay. It's your first
Christmas without your dad.

I'm worried about you.

I think it would help you

to be around people
who love you, Clio.

So dropping out
of the Christmas show

just doesn't seem
like a good idea.

[exhales] My dad and I have done
that show

every Christmas Eve
for 20 years.

I can't do it without him.

I get it. I'm sorry.
I don't wanna push you.

I know you get enough of that
from your mom.

Oh, now you wanna
talk about my mom?

[sighs] Your mom wants
to make us dinner tonight,

so I might have
invited her over.

Ah... You might have, Jack?

I'm not ready to face her.

I agree she could have handled
things better.

You know, maybe she didn't
tell you about your dad's cancer

because... it's what he wanted.

Clio, your mom lost him, too.

And it's the holidays.

Right. And there you are.

-[cell phone chimes]
-Merry Christmas.

I'm serious.

Gayle is totally cyber stalking
our Insta page.

[sighs] She likes
every single thing I post,

she even commented on my bagel
this morning.

You posted your bagel
on our Instagram page?

I don't think
it's used for that.

Gayle liked it. Hash-tag delish.

Hash-tag wish I had a bagel
right about now.

Direct quote.

-[chuckles] Now I'm hungry.
-Right?

She probably just wants
to butter me up

because she knows
I'm the only one

who can make you
do the Christmas show.

What is it with everyone
and this Christmas show today?

We will break you.

-[sighs]
-Oh.

We have to post that.

[camera clicking]

[instrumental music]

Oh, looks like someone
could use a hot cup of coffee.

[door unlocks]

[bells jingling]

Ooh.

Hey there.

Any interest in a pick-me-up?

Oh.

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[sighs] It's freezing out here.

Ooh. Sorry it's not a bagel
or something.

Are you kiddin' me,
you think I'd choose a bagel

over a freshly-baked cookie?

My thoughts exactly.

I'm Clio.

Kind Clio.

Fred Myers, ma'am.

Fred, you must be freezing
out here.

Well, this warm coffee
will heat me right up, ma'am.

Hit the spot.

So, um, the thing is, Fred,

I hope you don't take this
the wrong way, but...

Oh, I get it.

You don't want some tired
old man standing out in front

of your store
messin' up your business.

Oh, I wasn't gonna say tired.

Yeah, but you was gonna say old,
huh?

No, I swear,
I wasn't gonna say that.

Well, you don't need to say it.

These grays speak
for theyselves, don't they?

Well, I'm sure you earned
each and every one of 'em.

Yeah, indeed I did.

Well, do you need a place
to stay, Mr. Myers?

Because there's a shelter
over on Fig,

and they serve a hot breakfast
every morning.

Oh, Lord.

I believe I made the world's
worst first impression.

I'm in need of no accommodations

and nor any food.

I put up some lights on some
shops over on Bridge Street,

and I noticed
that you didn't have any up yet.

Oh, my gosh, I'm so embarrassed.

I really didn't mean anything
by it.

No apologies necessary, Clio.

I'm a stranger in town.
Sometimes that need questions.

I would've done the same thing.

That's very nice of you to say,
but I just feel so bad.

I'm really sorry.

Not another word, kind Clio.

You go on about your day
without another worry.

I'mma be on my way. Thank you.

Wait, do you have
a business card or somethin'

so I can get in contact with you
about the lights?

I'll be around.

[instrumental music]

Are you sure we can't help you
with anything, Eileen?

No, no, no. You sit and relax.

[timer beeps]

[oven door opens]

Lasagna, mom? I thought
you weren't eating dairy.

It's vegan.

Sounds great.

I've been trying to learn
more vegan recipes.

[Eileen] It's been really good
to have something to focus on

instead of just missing Robert.

Cooking's been good.

Well, I can't wait to try it.

[Eileen] Oh, shoot!

What happened?

I forgot the nutritional yeast.

Now, that's what makes the dish.

[sighs] It tastes exactly like
parmesan cheese.

Um, sure.

-I can run to the store.
-Would you?

It doesn't taste the same
without it.

-Uh-uh. You stay. I'll go.
-Clee...

I got a few things to get
anyway.

♪♪ Fall ♪♪

♪♪ On your kne-e-es ♪♪

♪♪ Oh he-e-ear ♪♪

♪♪ The angel's voices ♪♪

♪♪ Oh night ♪♪

♪♪ Divi-i-ine ♪♪

♪♪ Oh night ♪♪

♪♪ When Christ was born ♪♪

♪♪ Oh night ♪♪

♪♪ Oh holy ni-i-ight ♪♪

♪♪ Oh ni-i-ight ♪♪

♪♪ Divine ♪♪

[applauding]

Thank you.

Kind Clio!

How lucky am I to see you
twice in one day?

My dad and I used to sing that
song together every Christmas.

It was our favorite song.

Well, is my favorite song.

Well, that gives us something
in common, doesn't it?

I knew I liked you.

See you around, Mr. Myers.

Wait, how would you like to work
in my store with me?

You could sing for the customers
while they shop

and put us all
in a Christmas spirit.

I-I don't know about that.

Well, it beats singing out here
in the cold for tips.

Or hanging lights,
for that matter.

I can't argue with that.

Meet me tomorrow at 9:00?

Okay.

Do you have a Santa Claus suit?

Do I look like
I have a Santa suit to you?

Well, I don't wanna assume

because that didn't work out
well for me earlier.

Don't worry about it,
I'll figure it out.

Promise me you'll show up?

I promise.

Okay.

[door opens]

Oh, good! You brought it!

Please tell me I'm not gonna be
wearing that thing.

Only on Fridays.

Well, I guess it'll be an excuse

to eat more Christmas cookies.

It's not for you.
It's for Mr. Myers.

Wait, what am I missing?
Who's that?

He's a singer. He's gonna sing
for the customers.

This is going to be perfect!

Wow. Is that a smile I see?

Just a little one.

Do tell what brings this on.

-Good morning.
-Mr. Myers!

By someone,
you meant the man you thought

was homeless from yesterday?

Come on in.
Would you like some coffee?

Oh. No, thank you.
I just came from an early job.

I haven't even had a chance
to freshen up.

Mr. Myers, Candice.
Candice, Mr. Myers.

[clears throat] Just call me
Fred. How do you do?

Much better now that I know
you're the one

wearing the Santa suit.

-You found one.
-Yeah.

I hope it's okay. I mean, I hope
you don't mind wearing it.

Sweetheart,
this is my only option.

So let's go with the suit.

-You have a rest room I can use?
-Yes. Right over this way.

-Thank you. Excuse me.
-Here. Right here.

-Huh?
-Mm-hmm.

-What's his angle?
-What do you mean?

Well, he's a musician, right?

And he just swoops into town
and lands on the doorstep

of the one person who
just lost her musician father?

Seems like
a pretty big coincidence.

Think about it. There are
a lot of conmen out there.

Did you even check
his references?

You watch way too much Dateline.

I'm just saying.

♪♪ Joyful and triumphant ♪♪

♪♪ O come ye o come ye ♪♪

♪♪ To Bethlehem ♪♪

♪♪ Come and behold him ♪♪

♪♪ Born the king of angels ♪♪

♪♪ O come let us adore him ♪♪

-Candice. We have customers.
-What?

♪♪ Let us adore him ♪♪

♪♪ O come let us adore him ♪♪

♪♪ Christ... ♪♪

Hi.

[applauding]

Thank you.

And thank you.

-Thanks.
-All set.

Dang. I'm not gonna lie.

You were right about his voice.

But I've still got my eye
on him.

[instrumental music]

All right.

[sighs]

We haven't been that busy
in ages.

And I haven't had this much fun
in years.

You were in your element.

-Thanks to you.
-Hey, you know what?

Can you guys both keep a look
out for my gold heart locket?

-Oh, no. You lost your locket?
-[scoffs]

I've looked everywhere.

I'll keep my eyes open for it.

[cell phone ringing]

Oh, shoot. It's Gayle.

Well, hurry up
before it goes to voice mail.

That's the point.

Hello? Clio's phone.

Oh, hi. I wasn't expecting
anybody to pick up.

This wouldn't be Clio, would it?
Hm? Hello?

Hello? Hello.

Hi, Gayle.

Oh. I was starting
to get worried about you.

What can I do for you, Gayle?

Well, you haven't been
picking up your phone

'cause you know exactly
why I'm calling.

Am I right or am I right?
I'm right.

Well, we had our first rehearsal
tonight

and everybody misses you.

Uh, the show won't be the same
without you.

I'm sorry, Gayle, but I have
a lot going on right now.

Oh, sweetheart,
I know it's been a tough year.

We all miss your dad, too.

Thank you, so you understand

that I can't do the show
without him.

But don't you think
he'd want you to do it, Clio?

I mean, he's the one who started
the children's charity.

Look, we depend on ticket sales
to keep this thing going.

And you sell the most tickets

because, well, people just can't
wait to see you perform.

You don't wanna disappoint
the children, do you?

I can't this year.
I'm sorry, Gayle.

So you do want to disappoint
the children.

Goodbye, Gayle.

Now, look,

practically,
the whole town is in the show.

I don't want you to have
a bad case of the FOMO.

It's still a no. Goodbye.

Wait. But, wait a minute!

Oh. Why do I try so hard?

I'm such a good person.

Um, I don't know
what that phone call was about,

but don't let it get to you.

Every year
she sings at the Christmas show.

But she's been down
since her dad died.

So she's been putting off
everything important in her life

to avoid having any feelings
about it.

You know I'm right.

I didn't know you were a singer.

You should hear her.

Fred, you should do the show.

Well, I don't think it's for me.
But thank you.

And I wanna thank you for today.

You've taken an old man
out of his rut.

Oh, wait. Your pay.

No, no. No, no, no, no.

-That's too much.
-Whoa.

I should've taken
singing lessons.

No, you've earned it.

[sighs]

Thank you.

[bells jingling]

[Dr. Brown] How are you
feeling today, Fred?

Well, I've been able to sit up.

Keep food down.

Have you been getting any sleep
at all?

I know that the shelter
can be a little noisy.

Oh, uh, I'm not
at the shelter anymore.

-Got a little crowded.
-[Dr. Brown] Mm.

So, um, I moved out,

but I got a place.

Did you move in
with your daughter?

I'm close by.

I get to see my granddaughters
every day.

They're getting big.

Growing like weeds.

And my daughter Mia?

You should see
how she is with them.

She's like a, a super mom.

And she's smart.
Oh, she's so smart.

She's a lawyer, you know?

I ever tell you that?

Yeah, I think you mentioned it.

So it looks like you're out
of your pain meds.

Yeah, well, I hate those things.

But I did have them all.
A couple of tough nights.

Hm.

I really wish you'd change
your mind about the surgery.

[sighs]
I'm tired, doc.

Well, you're gonna be a lot more
tired from this point on.

Why wouldn't you wanna try
something that could help?

I've done everything
I was supposed to do.

Taken chemo, done the radiation.

Every time I do those things,
it makes me sick as a dog.

And it keeps coming back.

So what's the use?

I know you're worried
about your voice,

but this will
just give you more time.

Yeah. Time. I've been around the
sun more times than I can count.

I've done my time.

I just want peace.

All right, well, these pain meds

will at least help give you
some of that comfort, okay?

But if you ever change your mind
about the surgery,

I want you to know that you'll
always have a spot here. Okay?

VA patients get first priority.

I think you should save
that first priority

to somebody who is...

[sighs] more deserving.

I can't think of anyone
more deserving than you, Fred.

Here you go.

Thank you.

I'll see you soon.

[door opens]

[door shuts]

[sighs]

With veggies.

[indistinct chatter]

Uh...

[instrumental music]

[groans]

[exhales]

Okay, so this one
was made in 1892.

-And it still has all its...
-Clio!

...pieces. And it's kinda cool.

-It has a nice little fancy--
-[Candice] Clio!

Um, if you'd like
to look around,

we have more of a selection
that way.

Thanks. What's wrong?

I was running a little late,
so I decided to take a shortcut

through the alley
behind Murphy's.

-Clio, Fred was there.
-Okay, is he on his way?

No. He was sleeping there
in his truck.

He told me
he had a place to stay.

Yeah, that place is his truck.

Ah...

You said behind Murphy's, right?

Can you help her
with the music boxes?

I'll be right back.

Hi. Can I help you?

[instrumental music]

Oh, my gosh.

♪♪ ...to be jolly ♪♪

♪♪ Fa-la la-la-la ♪♪

♪♪ La-la la-la ♪♪

♪♪ Don we now our gay apparel ♪♪

♪♪ Fa-la-la la-la-la la-la-la ♪♪

♪♪ Troll the ancient
Yule-tide carol ♪♪

♪♪ Fa-la la-la-la la-la-la-la ♪♪

♪♪ See the blazing Yule
before us ♪♪

♪♪ Fa-la la-la-la la-la-la-la ♪♪

♪♪ Strike the harp
and join the chorus ♪♪

I'm sorry. Excuse me.

♪♪ La-la la-la ♪♪

I was gonna call you to tell you
Fred showed up,

but you left your phone here.

How was he when he came in?

Seemed okay. He showed up
right after you left.

Clio, he lied to you.

I know, but he had good reason.

Yeah, it's called the long con.
Google it.

Candice, he's sick.

Well, now I feel like a jerk.

-What are you doing?
-Can you help me with these?

Uh, I just put those there.

I appreciate it, but we need
to take these to the floor.

But we can barely move around
on there as it is.

It'll be cozy.

I'm so glad you decided
not to hire

that adorable,
muscular stock boy.

I obviously didn't need him.
Look at you go.

[giggles]

I don't understand.

[chuckles]
Am I missing something?

Remember the first time we met

you told me
you had a place to stay?

Yeah.

You didn't tell me
that place was your truck.

Oh, well,

I didn't think
it would matter to you.

It matters very much to me.
It's too cold out there, Fred.

There's no reason
for you to freeze

while we have plenty of space.

We do? You can't even walk
through the store right now.

I agree with Candice. You need
the space for your storage.

And I don't wanna inconvenience
anybody.

Fred, you would be doing me
a favor staying here.

We could use someone watching
the store. It'd be nice.

[keys jingling]

You're gonna need this.

He gets his own key?

It's been a very long time
since I've had one of those.

Are you sure?

[Clio] We could use the help.
Right, Candice?

If it's really what you want,
Clio...

Then, yes, we would love
to have your help, Fred,

as long as you know how
to make a good pot of coffee.

As long as it's instant.

-[Clio chuckles]
-I'll keep making the coffee.

Enjoy your very own space.

I know I'm not the best dresser,
but is it that bad?

I'm giving
some of your old stuff to Fred.

But before you say anything,

I promise
I'm not giving away anything

that you've worn over the past
few years, or anything--

Clio, it's okay, you've asked me
to clean out my closet

a million times.

Guess it's a good thing
I didn't.

Hey there. Hold on now.

Well, what?

-[chuckles]
-Gotcha.

Hey, I don't know
when I got this,

but this is perfect for Fred.

That's not yours,
and I'm not giving it away.

Where'd it come from?

[sighs] It's my dad's.

He left it
the last time I saw him.

I mean,
I know it's just a sweater,

but since I can't find
the locket--

Clee, I get it.

I'm just glad you're starting
to talk about him

a little bit more.

[exhales]

But our elf is at home.

[Mia] Okay, girls.

[Olivia] I wonder what he does
when we're gone.

[coughs]

[Simone] Can he see us
in the car?

Mommy, do you think
Santa could see us right now?

[Olivia] You're just worried
because you took

one of my jelly beans.

[Simone] Did not.
[Olivia] Did so.

It doesn't matter
who can see you.

You always
need to respect each other.

Thank you.

[instrumental
"12 Days Of Christmas"]

[Clio] Good morning!

No, no, no. Keep going.

You're the boss.

[music continues]

Wow!

You've been busy.

How did you get all of this
stuff to fit in here?

You learn how to use your space
when you don't have much of it.

[instrumental "O Holy Night"]

[music continues]

♪♪ Oh holy night ♪♪

♪♪ The stars
are brightly shining ♪♪

♪♪ It is the night ♪♪

♪♪ Of the dear Savior's birth ♪♪

♪♪ Long lay the world ♪♪

♪♪ In sin and error pining ♪♪

♪♪ Till He appeared ♪♪

♪♪ And the soul ♪♪

♪♪ Felt its worth ♪♪

♪♪ A thrill of hope ♪♪

♪♪ The weary world rejoices ♪♪

♪♪ For yonder breaks ♪♪

♪♪ A new and glorious morn ♪♪

♪♪ Fall ♪♪
♪♪ Fall ♪♪

♪♪ On your knees ♪♪

♪♪ Oh ♪♪

♪♪ Oh hear ♪♪

♪♪ The angel voices ♪♪

♪♪ Oh night ♪♪
♪♪ Oh night ♪♪

♪♪ Divine ♪♪

♪♪ Oh night ♪♪

♪♪ When Christ was born ♪♪

♪♪ Oh night ♪♪
♪♪ Oh night ♪♪

♪♪ Oh holy night ♪♪

♪♪ Oh holy night ♪♪

♪♪ Oh night ♪♪
♪♪ Oh night ♪♪

♪♪ Divine ♪♪

[bells jingling]

[Mia] It's you.

Mia?

I wasn't sure at first,

but I'd recognize that voice
anywhere.

Mia!

Fred?

-Fred!
-Mia!

Mia!

-[coughing] Mia, wait!
-Fred!

-Fred!
-Mia!

[coughing]

Uh, oh.

-[grunts]
-Oh, my gosh.

You all right?

Yes.

Mia...

love of my life.

My only child.

Why did she run away?

She didn't know I was in town.

I was waiting
for the perfect moment.

But that moment never came.

Does she know that you're sick?

I found it under your truck
on the ground

and I meant
to give it to you yesterday.

But with all the excitement
with you moving into the store,

I-I kinda...

It's okay, I understand.

Have you ever thought
about being a detective?

[coughs]

I do like donuts.

Throat cancer.

Oh.

I'm so sorry, Fred.

It's ironic, isn't it?

Well, let's get you
off of this freezing bench

before we both have no feeling
in our back sides.

[coughs]

Come on.

[groans]

[footsteps approaching]

-[Fred] Hey.
-Hi!

-How are you?
-I'm okay.

I think you don't need to waste
your time worrying about me.

You've got a shop to run.

Ah, Candice can handle it.

I want to hear about Mia.

How long has it been since
you guys have seen each other?

Thirty years.

I got back from the war
in '75.

Couldn't even find a job.

The only thing I was good at
was singing.

So I, I joined a jazz group.

It was so good that we actually
toured the country.

But that meant I wasn't here.

That didn't sit too well
with the missus.

When the group ended,
so did my marriage.

Divorcing your wife does not
mean divorcing your child.

I didn't want her to see
what I'd become.

I found odd jobs here and there,

but I didn't even make
enough money to pay rent

because I had all my pension
sent to Mia's mother.

That left me out on the street.

When my dad died...

I didn't even know he was sick.

He didn't tell me.

Oh.

That was probably
the hardest thing he'd ever had

to do, keeping it from you.

I didn't even have time
to get used to the idea

of him not being around.

And then all of a sudden
he was gone.

I promise you,

if anything like that
happens to you

before Mia knows,

she's gonna feel the same way.

[exhales]

We're quite a pair,
the two of us.

Just a couple of stubborn fools.

[both laughing]

-Who are you calling a fool?
-You.

Because you won't sing
at the show.

There is nothing more healing
than music.

You can sing joy to the world.

I'm not feeling so joyful
lately.

Today was the first time
in a year

that I physically
could get a sound out

without sobbing.

Hm.

I have a long ways to go.

Yeah.

I haven't been on a stage
in years.

Well, what if I went with you
to rehearsals,

so that way you know
you wouldn't have to be alone?

[laughs] More truth be told,

my soul could really use
some healing right about now.

[Eileen] It really
was a great recipe.

I guess I'm better
at growing food than cooking it.

I'm fine with take-out.

So I saw you moved
some stuff around in the shop.

It looks lovely.

Yeah. Thanks.

Mom, can you tell me something?

I'll do my best.

Was it your idea or dad's
to keep his cancer from me?

-I better let you two talk.
-No, you can stay.

No, no, no, really,
this is between you two.

I'll be in my office.

I tried to give you
your space, honey,

but I'm glad
you want to talk about it.

Mom, I need to know.

When your dad got sick,
at first he was sure

he was gonna beat it. So was I.

We didn't tell you because
we didn't wanna worry you.

Shop was picking up
and you just got married to Jack

and you were planning
on starting a family.

But when you realized
he wasn't getting any better,

why didn't you tell me then?

He couldn't bear
to see you upset over him.

I begged him to tell you, Clio.

But he was set on keeping
everything normal for you.

-It's what he wanted.
-But that's not what I wanted.

[sobs] I could've helped him!
Helped you, mom!

I would've done and said
so much more had I known.

I was robbed of dad!

Don't you think
I wanted to tell you?

But I had to keep my word
to your father.

I just, I don't understand.

Why did he want to shut me out?

It wasn't about
shutting you out.

It was about him
going out on his own terms.

He had no control
over what was happening to him,

but he could control
how you remember him.

He didn't want you
to see him suffer.

He wanted it to keep that
all to himself.

But now I'm suffering!

I know, and I am so sorry.

I wish
I could take your pain away.

You know when they say...

that you can't tell a person
how to grieve,

everyone grieves their own way?

I couldn't tell your father
how to die.

I can't do this. I gotta go.

No, d-don't leave like this,
please.

I'll be okay. I love you, mom.

I gotta meet Fred.

[Gayle] Quiet, people!

Okay, simmer. Simmer.

We have a lot of work to do.

We are nowhere near our goal
for the children's charity.

And last night's rehearsal was
not good enough for the Grinch.

It was only
the second rehearsal.

Well, excuses
don't sell tickets, do they?

[gasps] Oh, that was good.
Oh, that needs a shirt.

Okay, quiet!

Listen. We really
have to step it up if we wa...

Well, who do we have here?

Oh! Please tell us you're here
to save us, Clio!

If there's anyone that can save
the show, it's my friend, Fred.

He's gonna be singing in my spot
this year.

How do you do?

Show us what you've got, Fred.

W-w-what, now?

Well, song's not gonna
sing itself, is it?

[indistinct chatter]

[instrumental music]

Right here.

As we say in the business,
break a leg.

I have to use the restroom.

Excuse me, do you mind
watching my kids, please?

-Okay.
-Thank you.

Away In A Manger.

♪♪ Away in a manger ♪♪

♪♪ No crib for a bed ♪♪

♪♪ The little Lord Jesus ♪♪

♪♪ Lay down His sweet head ♪♪

♪♪ The stars in the sky ♪♪

♪♪ Look down where He lay ♪♪

♪♪ The little Lord Jesus ♪♪

♪♪ Asleep in the hay ♪♪

♪♪ Be near me Lord Jesus ♪♪

♪♪ I ask Thee to stay ♪♪

♪♪ Close by me forever and... ♪♪

Okay. Got the chocolate.
Here you go.

You should go talk to her.

Now is not the time.

You can't keep avoiding it.

You're gonna see her every day
at rehearsal.

Yeah.

I can't argue with that.

Will you girls do me a favor

and go ask Ms. Gayle
for the rehearsal schedule?

-Uh-huh.
-Okay.

They're beautiful.

-Hi.
-Hi, Ms. Gayle.

Can we have
our rehearsal schedule?

Of course you can.

Just like their mama.

Don't do that.

Why do you suddenly care?
You never did before.

I know it's my actions

that gave you those assumptions.

But I care.

People who care
don't vanish into thin air.

When I had you, I, uh,

I couldn't give you
what you needed...

or what you deserved.

I didn't wanna see that look
of disappointment in your face.

That wasn't disappointment.

That was heartbreak.

I was never disappointed in you.

You would march back into town
after a gig

and I was so proud
that you are my pop.

I was eight. I didn't even know
what disappointment was.

This is the look
of disappointment.

Mia, that's why I came back,

to say I'm sorry.

Baby, I'm so sorry.

That's a start.

-Yeah, yeah, yeah, that one.
-Okay.

-I know what to do with this.
-Come on, girls.

-We'll see you later.
-See you later.

[sobbing]

[mellow music]

Clee Bee, say hi to the camera.

Hi! Merry Christmas.

[Robert on TV]
Since it's Christmas Eve,

you get to pick one present

from under the tree.

I'll pick this one.

That one's from me.

[Robert] Do you like it?
[Young Clio] I love it!

Mommy, look what daddy got me.

[Eileen on TV] It's beautiful.

[Robert on TV] Let me help you
put it on.

[instrumental music]

[Young Clio]
I'll never take it off.

[Eileen] Hold right there.

[mellow music]

[music continues]

[music continues]

Clee, it's time for bed.

Can't. Couch wants me to stay.

You're gonna regret it tomorrow
when your back is killing you.

You smell like Jack.

I am Jack.

I love Jack.

I love us.

Me, too.

We should have a little Jack.

I would love a little Clio
or a little Jack.

[instrumental music]

[Clio] Hi, mom.

It really does look magical
in here.

So Christmas-y.

Thank you.

Fred, this is Clio's mom,
Eileen.

-Ma'am.
-So formal.

Please, call me Eileen.

I'm a hugger.
I hope that's okay.

Yeah, works for me.

I didn't know
Clio hired someone new.

Clio didn't tell you about Fred.

Uh, Clio doesn't tell me much
these days.

They like to talk about me
like I'm not here.

Yeah.
Happens to me all the time.

[coughing]

-[Clio] Hey.
-Is he okay?

Uh, Fred's not well.

You have to take it easy.

Hm.

[Fred clears throat]

How can I help, sweetheart?

I've got lozenges.

It's organic.

I think he needs
more than a cough drop, mom.

Why, what's the matter?

Tongue out, please.

Fred, I own a health store.

I'll pick out some things
for you

to help with your symptoms,

and I'll drop them off tomorrow.

How does she know
what's wrong with me?

Well, she took care of my dad

and I didn't even know
he was sick.

He barely had symptoms
until the very end.

I'd listen to her.

[Fred sighs]

I've got your hot chocolate.

With extra marshmallows,
just like you like it.

[chuckles] How do you remember
that after all these years?

A man never forgets the details
of the best times in his life.

[sighs] They look like you.

Especially Olivia.

She looks
exactly like you looked

in your fourth-grade
Christmas pageant.

How could you know that?

You were a Christmas fairy

with gold shimmering wings

and a wreath on your head
like a crown.

You were there?

I was always there.

Except, the crown
was a little too big.

And it kept sliding down
over your eyes.

And you'd run around,
but you couldn't see a lick.

I said to myself,

"Yeah, that's my daughter."

Not being able to see
is not gonna stop her.

You just kept plowing
right on through.

Until I hit a tree

and the entire set fell down
like dominoes.

I wasn't gonna
mention that part.

[both laughing]

That's the best part
of the story.

Yeah, it was.

Long time ago.

Yeah.

[clears throat]

Well, um...

I'm gonna head over
to the diner.

You're welcome to stop by

if you feel compelled to do so.

If not...

I'll understand.

[indistinct chatter]

[instrumental music]

I didn't think
you were gonna come.

Neither did I.

Um, I took the liberty.
I ordered your favorite.

Thank you.

And look,
we're in the exact same spot

where you lost your first tooth.

You remember?

I think
it fell into my apple pie.

Yeah. Well, you always did have
a sweet tooth.

I think you made the exact
same joke when it happened.

Well, at least I'm consistent.

So, uh, you and your husband
come here?

I, I haven't seen him around.
What's his name?

James.

He's stationed in Afghanistan.

-Is he a Marine?
-Yes.

How about that?

And you're a lawyer.

Are we really gonna do this?

Try to cram 30 years of my life

into one meeting over a pie?

I'd like it to be
more than one meeting.

You know, I remember
the exact day you left.

We were supposed
to go to the lake.

I was so excited
because it was the first time

I packed my own picnic basket.

I made
peanut-butter banana sandwiches

and Arnold Palmers.

Your favorites.

And, of course, two apples
because...

-Gotta have your fruit.
-Gotta have your fruit.

That picnic basket

sat by the door

for a whole month.

Fruit flies and all.

Because I thought that

if I put it away, it meant...

you were never coming back.

I tried to do right by you.

I didn't have much.

I tried to provide.

But that's not what it was about
for me.

I was a kid.

I just wanted to go to the lake

and eat peanut-butter
banana sandwiches with my dad.

I wanna thank you
for being candid with me.

It's much more than I expected.

It's much more than I deserve.

From now on, I just wanna
keep it real with each other.

From now on?

You make it sound like
we've got a future.

Isn't that why you came here?

Yes.

If I decide to tell the girls
about you...

I just need to know that you're
gonna stick around this time.

[sobbing]

I'm...

I'm not going anywhere.

-Right.
-I'll be here.

[bells jingling]

I come in peace and healing.

Hi, mom.

[chuckles] Hi, Eileen.

You're looking
a little better today, Fred.

I feel a little better. Mm-hmm.

These supplements
will help with your symptoms,

but they're no replacement
for a doctor's recommendation.

I'm already seeing doctors,
Eileen,

and I am through with it.

All they wanna do
is cut out part of my throat.

Oh, no. They can't do that.

You'll lose your voice for good.
What does Mia say?

[sighs] I haven't told her yet.

Oh...

But, Fred, you gotta tell her.

I know.

I just need more time.

What if Mia wants me
to have this operation?

I've already lost everything.

I cannot lose my voice.

She has a right to know
that you may not--

And I appreciate your concern.

I just need to do this
on my own term.

-But--
-Please don't push, Clio.

I know you of all people know
what it's like

to do something
in your own time.

Eileen, you've done
a great service today.

Don't even think about it.

I always pay my debt.

Fred, you don't have to d--

Ladies, if you will excuse me,

I have a date

with my grandbabies.

Fred, I'm sorry.

Girls, do you remember Mr. Fred
from your Christmas show?

He's my daddy.

That means he's our grandpa?

No, Grandpa Joe is our grandpa.

And Granddad Ben, from daddy.

Fred was my daddy
when I was your age, Olivia.

And after that
Grandpa Joe was my daddy.

So you have two daddies
and we have three grandpas?

How lucky is that?
Would you like to meet him?

Now, I know
it's a lot to take in.

So if you're not ready,
we can save it for another time.

Why won't we wanna meet
our grandpop?

Grandpop.
I like the sound of that.

Okay, let's just get out
the car.

Come on, kids, let's go.

Let's get out of the car.

Mommy, can I have another?

I think you've hit
your cocoa quota for the night.

-More like a year.
-Whatever.

That's my kind of girl.

Hey, I bet you like
extra marshmallows.

How'd you know?

Let's just call it a hunch.

How come we never met you
before?

Well, it seems like

I got myself a bit lost...

for a long, long time

before I found my way back.

Mommy always gets lost.

She asks this lady on the phone
to tell her where to turn.

Don't you have that?

No, sweetheart,
I-I don't have that lady.

But I guess she would've been
a great help, though.

This one looks just like the one

in that store on Bridge Street.

What do you mean,
No Place Like Home?

That's where I work.

Hey, I can get you
a couple of ornaments

if you like, uh,
that sort of thing.

Mommy,
can grandpa borrow your phone

so that lady could give him
directions?

I don't want him
to get lost again.

[instrumental music]

[bells jingling]

♪♪ Should auld acquaintance
be forgot ♪♪

♪♪ And never brought to mind? ♪♪

♪♪ Should auld acquaintance
be forgot ♪♪

♪♪ And auld lang syne? ♪♪

♪♪ For auld lang syne my dear ♪♪

♪♪ For auld lang syne ♪♪

♪♪ We'll take a cup
of kindness yet ♪♪

♪♪ For auld lang syne ♪♪

♪♪ And surely
you will buy your cup ♪♪

♪♪ And surely I'll buy mine ♪♪
♪♪ I'll buy mine ♪♪

♪♪ And we'll take a cup
of kindness yet ♪♪

♪♪ For auld lang syne ♪♪

♪♪ For auld lang syne my dear ♪♪

♪♪ For auld lang syne ♪♪

♪♪ We'll take a cup
of kindness yet ♪♪

♪♪ For auld lang syne ♪♪

♪♪ We'll take a cup
of kindness yet ♪♪

♪♪ For auld lang syne ♪♪

-[laughing]
-Yeah.

Why are you here so late?
Did you forget something?

Yes. My manners.

I shouldn't have
butt into your personal life.

You meant well. And I know that.

Can I be honest with you?

I think we've already
established that.

I would give anything
to be in Mia's shoes.

She gets her father back.

And I guess that's why I'm
pushing you so hard to tell her.

[Clio sighs]

You know, we've become so close
in such a short period of time.

I guess I just got
a little too comfortable.

Out of all the people I know,

you have been more kind to me

than anyone.

You have earned the right to be
as comfortable as you want

to ask me anything you want.

I just ain't gotta listen
to it, though.

[laughing]

I'm up for a good challenge.

Yeah, don't I know that?

Okay, so tomorrow night

my mom is gonna pick you up
for the concert.

So you don't have to go alone.

I have to go early
so I can set up.

A little improvement
from the Santa suit.

I'd say.

Well, you need something
to wear tomorrow night.

-Right?
-Yeah.

And that is somethin',
all right.

But you know what?

It's been over 30 years
since I've worn a suit.

Well, my gift to you.

Merry Christmas.

Yeah, and that's another thing.

That just reminds me
that I'm way behind

on my Christmas shopping.

Oh, no. Fred, please.

I wasn't doing this
expecting anything.

I want you to feel special
tomorrow night. You deserve it.

Why are you so good to me?

Because you're the first person
to help me forget

about my broken heart.

I didn't do that.
That's the music.

It does that.

You know what?

I think I'm ready.

I think I'm ready
to do the show.

I knew
you were gonna do the show.

You didn't know
I was gonna do the show.

You do always get your way,
don't you?

I have my moments.

But we're not gonna do

Joy To The World.

Oh, baby,
we don't have to sing that.

We can do a whole lot better.

[piano music]

[birds chirping]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

Uh, yeah...

Well, I'll be...

[comedian] My kid
doesn't believe in Santa.

He's a rebel without a Claus.

[audience laughing]

[cell phone ringing]

[Eileen on phone] Hi. Clio?

Mom, where are you guys?

The roads
are in bad shape, honey.

I'm going as fast as I can.

That's why I asked you
to leave early.

Well, I thought
my dress was clean,

and then it turns out
I was wrong--

Uh, mom, that doesn't matter.

The concert is about to start.
Please, hurry.

I'll get him there, sweetheart.
I promise.

[sighs]

[comedian] I just move in
from the North Pole.

And, boy, are my arms tired.
Thank you very much.

Merry Christmas, everybody.

Fred, I'm here!

Hey, Fred,
I'm so sorry I was late.

Fred? Hey. Fred, we really
do have to get a move on.

[intense music]

Oh, my gosh. Fred!

Why do you work so hard

to make me look dumb?

[ventriloquist doll]
You think this is hard work?

[audience laughing]

You see why I needed you?

This does not sell tickets.

Oh, I'm so glad
you changed your mind.

He's not so bad.

My cat's funnier than this guy.

Maybe you should've had him
perform.

I asked. It was a no-go.
Where's Fred?

I'd like to know the same thing.

-Ooh.
-Ah.

So much for his promises to
always be available from now on.

Listen, he's on his way.
I just spoke to my mom--

He's got you fooled, too.

[sighs] Mia, he's gonna be here.

Don't you get it?
This is what he does.

-[sighs] It's not like that.
-You barely even know him.

I know him well enough
to know that he loves you

and he loves those little girls.

It's bad enough
he broke my heart.

I will never forgive him
for breaking theirs.

Mia, the girls are ready
to go on.

Okay.

[instrumental music]

[applauding, cheering]

Cute!

[cell phone ringing]

Mom, what's going on?

Sweetheart...

Fred's not coming.

When I went to pick him up,
he was unconscious.

What happened?
Oh, my gosh. Is he okay?

Yeah, he's awake now.

But the paramedics came
and rushed him to the hospital.

But he told me to tell you
to go on without him.

Not gonna happen.

[Clio on phone] Thanks, mom.

[music continues]

Jack! Come here.

[mellow music]

-Hi.
-Hi.

-Let me take this.
-Thank you.

Hey.

[gasps] Hey!

Um. Ahem.

I'm sorry about the concert.

I'm not.
I'd rather be here with you.

How are my girls?
Did they light up the stage?

They stole the show.

[Clio chuckles]

Oh...

[sighs] W-what about Mia?

Was she mad
when I didn't show up?

[knocking on door]

The nurses are bringing you
some dinner.

Ah. I'm not hungry.

Fred, you've got to eat.

My body's been fightin' a war
a long time

and it's managed to survive

without the aid
of hospital food.

Fred, is this gonna be
our second fight?

Because if it is,
I will fight you.

No, baby. I'm done fighting.

I'm tired of messin' up
everything good in my life.

I thought
if I made amends with Mia,

I could sing on stage
for one last time

and go in peace.

What if there was another way?

What do you mean?

[instrumental music]

[laughing]

[cell phone buzzing]

-Hello?
-Candice, we need your help.

I got it. We can do that.

[applauding]

Could everyone
please take your seats?

I said sit!

Well, we had an act scheduled
earlier today and they...

Something came up
and they couldn't do it.

But we are nothing,
if not, flexible.

I think what you're about to see
will more than make up for that.

-Candice?
-Oh, I got this.

[Gayle] For the final song
of the night,

ladies and gentlemen,
the incomparable Clio and Fred.

Bring down the screen.

[whirring]

Grandpa!

♪♪ We will be we will be ♪♪

♪♪ We will be fine in time ♪♪

♪♪ We will be we will be ♪♪

♪♪ We will be fine in time ♪♪

♪♪ Winter storms
sometimes bring rain ♪♪

♪♪ But seasons
don't remain the same ♪♪

♪♪ Now and then
things go astray ♪♪

♪♪ Mm mm ♪♪

♪♪ Maybe we won't ever know ♪♪

♪♪ Why Decembers
come and go-o-o ♪♪

♪♪ Distance will always
be far awa-a-ay ♪♪

♪♪ Sometimes I wonder ♪♪

♪♪ If my prayers
are gonna be answered yeah ♪♪

♪♪ With every breath I take
my heart breaks ♪♪

♪♪ I just want to sleep
this pain away yeah ♪♪

♪♪ But my Heavenly Father
wakes me up ♪♪

♪♪ To face another day ♪♪

♪♪ So I'mma hold my head up ♪♪

♪♪ And put a smile
along my face ♪♪

♪♪ We will be yeah ♪♪
♪♪ We will be ♪♪

♪♪ We will be ♪♪
♪♪ Hey hey hey ♪♪

♪♪ We will be ♪♪
♪♪ Yeah ♪♪

♪♪ Fine in time ♪♪

♪♪ We will be we will be ♪♪

♪♪ We will be ♪♪

♪♪ Fine in time ♪♪

♪♪ Filling the hole
in my heart ♪♪

♪♪ I must endure
and do my part ♪♪

♪♪ With God He can make ♪♪
♪♪ He can make ♪♪

♪♪ A wonder ♪♪
♪♪ Hey-yay ♪♪

♪♪ Allow to heal ♪♪
♪♪ Allow to heal ♪♪

♪♪ Allow to heal ♪♪
♪♪ Allow to heal ♪♪

♪♪ Allow to heal ♪♪

♪♪ Time to heal ♪♪

♪♪ Allow to heal ♪♪
♪♪ Allow to heal ♪♪

♪♪ Oh allow to heal
allow to heal ♪♪

♪♪ It's time to heal ♪♪

♪♪ We can make it through
we can make it through ♪♪

♪♪ We can make it through ♪♪

[Clio humming]

♪♪ We will be we will be ♪♪

♪♪ We will be fine in time ♪♪

♪♪ We will be we will be ♪♪

♪♪ We will be ♪♪

♪♪ Fine ♪♪

[cheering, applauding]

[sobs]

[instrumental music]

Are you seeing this?

Oh, my gosh!

[cheering, applauding]

-[crackling]
-[groaning]

I'm ready to join
the Fred Fan Club.

Well, it's about time.

Go get your things
from back stage. Hurry.

I'd say that was a success.

Yeah, it's probably
due to my glamorous appearance.

[laughs]

-Grandpa!
-Hey!

Hello, babies!

Hey, baby, baby!
Come here, you little nugget.

Come on, girls, let's give them
a few minutes, okay?

[both sobbing]

Why didn't you tell me?

Because I didn't want...

to ask you to forgive me

by dangling my cancer
over your head.

I just wanted to be fair.

What did I tell you
at the diner?

That how you feel wasn't
up to me. I didn't forget.

I didn't want your worrying...

to be the reason
you accepting me back.

Daddy...

I've been worried about you
since I was eight years old.

I wish I could go back
and start all over again.

We've lost so much time.

The time that's gone by
doesn't matter anymore, okay?

You're here right now.

And I will take any moment
I can have with you.

Worry and all.

I love you.

I love you, too.

What cards do you have?

I'm not telling you

what cards I've got.

-That's cheating.
-Oh.

Looks like she forgives him.

Being in the hospital
has its perks.

Well, technically, since
we're in the hospital, too,

will you forgive me?

Oh, honey!

I've been awful.

You've been mourning.
We both have.

I'm just glad to have you back.

Being sad is so lonely.

Tell me about it.

Maybe we can start
cooking together.

As long as we can use
real cheese.

-You got it.
-That's good.

Because I'm hoping
to be cooking for one more.

[laughs] What?

-[squeaks]
-Whoa!

I take it you told her?

-Yeah.
-[laughs]

[indistinct chatter]

Can we come in now?

You guys are taking forever.

-[laughs]
-Come on in.

I've got a surprise for you
over in that corner.

Ooh!

Ms. Eileen was nice enough
to make sure they made it here.

-Thank you, grandpop.
-You're welcome.

Since daddy's not home,

will you put these
on our tree for us,

right at the very top?

What do you say, pop?

You ready to come home?

Yeah.

[knocking on door]

Come in.

Hey. How are you feeling, Fred?

Well, a lot better
now that the whole gang's here.

I'm so bummed I didn't get
a chance to see you in your tux.

He looked very handsome.

I don't know
how you could tell that.

When you found me, I was
sprawled out under the piano.

And I'm sorry. That reminds me.

Clio, look in that pocket.

[instrumental music]

[gasps]

You said you lost a locket.

Oh, my gosh!

I found it under the piano
just before I passed out.

[gasps] Thank you!

This is all I wanted
for Christmas.

Thank you so much!

We looked everywhere.
How did we miss it?

I don't know!

Sometimes we find things

when we need them the most.

[sighs]

-[knocking on door]
-Hey, doc.

Oh, well, you look like
you're feeling better.

You gave us quite a scare.

Yeah, you're not gonna
get rid of me just yet.

Why did he collapse, doctor?

Well, maybe it'd be better
if we spoke in private?

Uh, no, no. This is my family.

Whatever you have to say to me,
you can say it in front of them.

Okay.

Well, sometimes pain medication

can cause a rapid drop
in blood pressure

which, in turn,
will induce fainting.

See? I told you
it's not serious.

Well, your condition
is very serious, Fred,

which is why I came here
to talk to you

about a treatment that I found.

No. Look, I'm not doin' surgery.

I already told you that.
That's not happenin'.

It's a new trial that I think

you'll be
a perfect candidate for.

It's showing significant
improvement in tumor shrinkage.

Basically,
no side effect at all.

That sounds too good to be true.

Dad, listen to her, please.

It specifically targets
your type of cancer.

But I do need to tell you that
this is not considered a cure.

Okay, at this point
our focus is just

to give you some more time.

I just got you back.

I can't lose you
all over again so soon.

For the first time
in a long time, doc,

I-I got hope.

I'm in.

I got a lot more
to live for now.

Merry Christmas, Fred.

Merry Christmas, doc.

Enjoy your time
with your family.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

-Thank you.
-Merry Christmas.

So...

what song will we be singing
next year?

I have got the perfect song.

♪♪ Joy to the world
the Lord is come ♪♪

♪♪ Let Earth receive her King ♪♪

♪♪ Let every heart
prepare Him room ♪♪

♪♪ And heaven and nature sing
and heaven and nature sing ♪♪

♪♪ And heaven and heaven
and nature sing ♪♪

♪♪ Joy to the Earth
the Savior reigns ♪♪

♪♪ Let men their songs employ ♪♪

[music continues]

[music continues]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]