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Here we are, face to face, looking for the silver spoon.

Hoping to find, we're two of a kind.

Making it go, making it grow. Together, we're going to find our

way.

Together, taking the time each day.

So learn all about those things you just can't buy.

Two silver spoons together.

You wise and clever.

first Christmas with my dad.

Well, you know, I think your father's very excited about spending his first

Christmas with you, too.

Really? Mm -hmm.

What makes you say that?

Oh, just a feeling.

I almost forgot this came for you.

Hey, it's a Christmas card from grandfather.

From the desk of E .W. Stratton II.

Richard. Kindest regards of the season.

Grandfather. And people say he never gets into the Christmas spirit.

Well, at least he typed in a red ink. Right.

And look, a $20 bill.

Yeah. Oh, and he also sent this basket.

Look at this.

Fruit, cheese, candied oysters.

Well, it's an improvement.

Last year it was chocolate -covered snails.

Kid,

I sure wish you could spend Christmas with us.

Oh, me too.

But my family is expecting me back in Columbus.

I was hoping you could see my dad's face when he opens up the present I'm giving

him.

It's the world's greatest pen.

It's got a calculator in it, an alarm, a flashlight, a radio, a watch, and a

built -in computer game.

You have to...

My pleasure.

Joey, would you like a cookie?

Look at him, Kate.

He's starving.

Yeah. He's got holes in his jacket.

Would you like some hot cocoa?

Wow, I'd love some. Okay.

Um, Joey, I really don't think there's any jobs around here for you to do.

you could do for me.

I could use a good ornament hanger.

I'm your man. I'm good at that.

Here you go.

Hang that on the tree for me.

There you go.

Huh.

You know, there was a bear spot there, and you covered it all up.

situation, and I did the opposite.

Interesting approach.

I just hope my dad's in the Christian spirit as much as I am.

Christmas has on people. Even my father sent us a basket of goodies.

Candied oysters?

Now, that's a shame. It's bad enough to be born an oyster, but to end up candy.

Edward? Look at this man. Look at him.

Who, me? Yes, you.

Man, come on. You're so unbending. So stiff. Loosen up, guy. Come on. A little

Christmas spirit.

what happens when I try to loosen up?

No, no, no, Kate, you can't leave yet. We haven't had the ceremonial lighting

the Christmas tree.

Come on, Len, you get on the drums. Kate, get the lights. And let's see now,

who's the youngest blonde kid in this house?

it is, when you open it, just call me.

You call me when you arrive, okay?

I will.

Missile tow.

Rick, first Christmas here is going to be the greatest one ever.

really going to miss you.

to St. Nicholas and make some kids happy.

We'll see you in a couple hours, son.

Okay, Dad.

Drive carefully. Okay.

You ready, Len? As I'll ever be. Here we go.

all this stuff.

We don't take handouts, son.

This is not a handout.

I met this really rich guy in this big house and I asked him for a job and he

gave it to me.

Ellen, can you believe what's happened to us in a year?

Last year we had a house, a new car, and we're living the American dream.

Jack, it'll all work out.

We're healthy.

We're together.

And it's Christmas.

And we're living in a cave.

There's some interesting things here.

We have some patties.

That's pate, Joey.

What's pate?

Goose liver.

Pants.

It just isn't fair.

I had seniority. Fifteen years I worked for that company and they let me go like

that. Honey.

You're not alone.

A lot of steel mills are closing down.

Want some candied oysters?

Perhaps.

I think we'd better get a move on if we're going to get to church on time.

Maybe... Yeah.

Maybe we can leave the candied oysters for Santa.

Son, I don't think Santa's gonna come this year.

Why not?

Well, I'm not sure Santa knows where we are.

What do you mean? I thought Santa knew everything.

He does, Joey. It's just that there wasn't time to send him a change of

card.

You mean he's gonna leave my gifts at our old house?

We better go back.

We can't.

It belongs to the bank now.

Look, Joey.

Next year, I promise you, Santa will know exactly where we are and we'll have

the best Christmas ever.

Okay, but can we leave the candied oysters just in case he comes?

Find a candle.

Did you remember to stomp your feet?

Right. We don't want to get our cave dirty.

We must be in the wrong cave.

No, you're not.

Who are you?

I'm Ricky Stratton.

I appreciate this, but we really don't like to take charity.

It's not charity.

Thanks a lot, Mr.

Stratton.

Call me Ricky, okay?

I should call you Santa Claus, because that's who you are as far as I'm

concerned.

No, I'm not Santa Claus, and I'm glad you brought that up.

Because when you told me that you guys had just moved, I figured that it'd be

hard for Santa to locate you.

So I sent him a...

Telegram.

my busy season, you know.

Plus, I got a power struggle going on. The Teamster's trying to unionize my

elves.

Well, you don't want to hear my troubles.

Say, Joey, you think there might be something in my sack for you?

To Joey!

It's just what I always do.

Right now she's in Columbus opening a genuine oak spice rack.

Let's face it, Santa, you blew it.

Well, Merry Christmas, everybody.

Do you have to go now, Santa?

Well, I guess I could stay a while and give Rudolph rest.

Ho, ho, ho.

Think I'll have some eggnog.

Who are you?

Edward Stratton III.

You know, my first instinct was to throw you out of here.

What's your second instinct?

To say thank you.

You really made my son happy.

I'm going to pay you back for all this. No, it's not necessary. It's Christmas.

In the spirit of Christmas. Don't take handouts. I'll find some way to pay you

back.

Well, I respect that.

I'll tell you what.

We'll take it out of your first week's paycheck.

My what? Your first week's paycheck. See, I own a factory, and I can really

men like you.

Yeah? Yeah, definitely.

What do you do?

I was foreman at a steel mill. Well, now, see, this is a coincidence, because

factory makes toys.

Did you see the connection?

Not off the top of my head.

Yeah, well, you see, you're a foreman.

that you're in charge of the potato wiggler assembly line.

Now, you see one of your men start to play with one of them, what do you do?

I tell him to wait until break time.

You're hired!

We'll discuss the details tomorrow.

Tomorrow's Christmas.

Well, take the day off.

Is all this on the level? You bet.

You've got a deal.

really is Santa Claus.

I just got a job.

Isn't this great?

Sure is.

You know, that pen was supposed to be for you.

You know, that dune buggy was supposed to be for you.

I think it worked out.

Just right.

You know what?

What?

It's the best Christmas ever.

Together, taking the time each day to learn all

about the things you just can't find.

Two silver spoons together.