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

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

Make it a go, make it grow. Together, we're going to find our

way.

Together, taking the time each day.

To learn all about.

We're going to find our way.

Here we go.

for warmth.

Alfonso and mother to be reunited.

Her brother Dexter thrilled.

Oh, you guys.

You know, some people call me cynical and a trifle cool, but all this is quite

moving.

So, Alfonso, when is your mother's plane getting in? A little more than an hour.

Oh, did I mention to you? It's quite an ordeal for my sister to get here.

She's doing research in some remote outpost in the wilds of Mozambique.

Well, let's just hope that she survives the most dangerous leg of her journey.

Oh, what's that?

Cab from Kennedy.

Alfonso, your mom is into the Christmas of her life.

Okay, now let's conclude your timetable for tonight's Christmas event.

Here you go.

How efficient.

No room for dilly -dally.

Not true, Dexter.

Right here it says 7 to 7 .05 p .m. Dilly -dally.

Christmas Eve is my favorite Eve of the year. We're going to be caroling. We're

going to be eggnogging.

It's a wonderful life watching.

I even called the weather bureau and we may be white Christmasing. Oh,

it's caroling. Yeah.

It's going pretty good.

There must be a hundred of them out here.

Bathrobe and PJs when the fire started.

The Red Cross gave me these clothes to wear.

How awful, Freddy.

Well, are your mom and dad all right?

Yeah. We took a room at the Pan Sleep Motel. We're going to stay there until

find somewhere else to live.

You're spending Christmas Eve in a motel?

Well, a motel is no place to spend Christmas. You and your folks are going

come over here and spend it with us.

Really? You betcha.

I'll go call you folks.

Fred. Fred.

How'd the fire get started, Freddie? Well, you know the song that goes,

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.

Right?

Well, my dad tried roasting some chestnuts on an open fire.

Mrs. Lippincott, we're glad you could be with us.

Thank you so much for asking us. Yeah, it goes for me, too.

You know, I sort of creamed your mailbox.

You ought to put Dayglo house numbers on your new one.

It's the only smart thing to do.

That's what we have on ours.

Had.

May I take your coats?

Depends on where you're going to take them.

Are you watching this, Frederick?

Yes, Mom.

I guess the Red Cross just gave you any old thing to wear.

These are mine.

Red and green.

Very seasonal.

What'd you both know, Kate?

Yo, Kato.

you, Alfonso Spears. Hello. Hi.

Troy Lippincottleman. This is my gorgeous wife, Myrna Loy

Oh, Myrna Loy, like the actress.

Yes. People say the similarities don't stop at our names.

Please, will you be seated?

I'm very sorry to hear about your unfortunate predicament. May I extend my

condolences?

Well, I certainly hope you folks are hungry, because pretty soon we're going

have a wonderful turkey with all the trimmings. We're going up to our room,

okay? Yeah, so now remember, caroling, ten minutes. All right.

Frederick, Marslip, and Cuddle, and don't you dare run up those stairs.

Mom's here.

Come in.

Hi, guys.

This telegram came for us, Alfonso. A telegram? Yes, it's from your mom.

Dear Alfonso and droopy drawers.

Who's droopy drawers?

Leave it alone, Richard.

I'm still stranded in Mozambique.

Impossible to leave due to airline pilot strike.

I'm sorry.

Merry Christmas, Mom.

Well, that's rough, Alfonso.

I know how much you're looking forward to seeing your mom.

Alfonso, I know how disappointed you must feel about all this, but I'm here

you, and we're going to make this a great Christmas anyway.

Okay?

Okay. So come on, perk up.

Slip up a lip. Let's be jolly. Fa la la la la, et cetera, et cetera.

Come on, guys. It's time to go caroling on the happiest eve of the year.

Come on.

Here you go, son.

Alfonso, believe me, it's going to be a beautiful Christmas, huh?

Okay, everybody ready? Yeah.

Okay, number 25, right? Yeah.

All right. Let's see if I can find the key.

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear

tree.

On the second day of Christmas... I

don't believe this.

How did I trip over my own two feet?

Careful, careful. Just sit right here on the couch.

Oh, maybe you folks should just go caroling without us.

Who needs caroling? We do that every year.

Why don't we do the next thing on the agenda?

Place the star on top of the tree ceremony.

Yeah, okay, okay. Come on, Rick.

Dad, it's okay with you.

I'd like to let Alfonso do it this year.

Sure, come on, Alfonso.

Nah, I'm not in the mood.

Maybe next year.

How about you, Fred?

Gee, what an honor.

Come on.

Come on, friend.

Now, you be careful up there.

Remember what happens. You're at Muriel.

Let me help you, son.

No, no, I got it, Dad. I got it. You'll be all right. You'll be all right.

Be careful now. Be careful.

Attaboy.

We wish you a Merry Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas. And a Happy New

Year.

We wish you a Merry Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas.

And a Happy New Year. We wish you a Merry Christmas.

And a Happy New Year. We wish you a Merry Christmas. I used to love that

This Christmas isn't working out too well.

Alfonso's depressed.

They keep singing that song.

Our tree is messed up.

They keep singing that song.

And we're starving because their ham isn't done yet.

And not only that, they keep...

You've ruined Frosty.

What's happening to me?

Christmas is supposed to be the most beautiful time of the year, and I, for

am going to make sure that it is. Happy New Year! We wish you a Merry Christmas!

We wish you a Merry Christmas! Okay!

Oh! Hey!

Hey! That was beautiful!

Just wonderful! Why don't we all sit down

and...

and sing some other Christmas song.

Okay, we'll all just sit down quietly.

It's a beautiful old guitar, Edward.

No, I only bring it out on very special occasions.

This old guitar means a lot to me. It was given to me by Freight Train

the guy who wrote, I've been down so long, I'm looking forward to the blues.

I'd like to hear that one, Mr. Stratton.

Well, Alfonso, maybe we'll do something a little more cheerful than that, huh?

Here's a favorite of mine.

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.

I tried

roasting chestnuts by an open fire.

I think Mel Torme should test his songs before he writes them.

Why don't we forget about singing altogether, huh?

May I be excused? Where are you going, Alfonso?

I just don't feel very Christmassy.

Alfonso, don't leave.

Rick.

Why don't you let Alfonso be alone if he wants to, huh?

And why don't we go right along?

schedule. Now let's see what else is on the agenda.

Okay, the reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas by Dexter Duffins.

Dad, that's not until 11 .30.

Son, we're about three hours ahead of schedule.

Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house not a creature was

faring, not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care in hopes that St. Nicholas

would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds.

Mom! Mom!

Wake up!

Very nice.

Madam, you've just obliterated a classic poem.

A revered... Let me tell you a little thing.

Deck, deck, deck!

I have a word with you in the library.

We'll be right back.

I'll be right back.

Do you believe these people?

They've had a very difficult time.

Alfonso's Christmas has been hurt enough.

It doesn't need to be made worse by those silly twits.

Edward, do you remember your carefully planned Christmas program?

This is what they've done to us.

Take it easy.

I'm as upset about it as you are.

But these people have been through a terrible trauma.

What was that?

Sorry, I didn't see this.

When you write sex, you're right.

Forget it.

I'm not going to try and cheer you up.

Some friend you are.

I'm sorry.

Look, you have a right to be upset.

It's just that this Christmas isn't turning out anything like I wanted it

I don't think it's turning out like anybody wanted it to.

Look, Rick, I don't want to make things any worse for you.

Why don't you go back downstairs and have fun with your family?

You don't have to hang around with me.

I'm your friend.

I want to hang around with you.

Thanks.

Besides, the Lippincottlemans are still down there.

Alfonso, your mom really wanted to spend Christmas with you.

But look, when she gets here, December 26th or December 27th or whenever it is,

you two can have Christmas then.

Christmas isn't a day, it's a feeling.

You're right.

You're absolutely right.

It's about time I got out there and brought some joy to the world.

After the spirit, I owe it to my Uncle Dexter.

After all, it's our first Christmas together.

Let's go back downstairs.

Okay.

Whooping condoms might do something stupid again.

I don't want to miss it.

Sports Channel is replaying a Tater Mendoza fight. Christmas treat to their

subscribers.

Could I speak to you folks for a moment?

Oh, sure.

Roy, Myrna, when we celebrate Christmas...

We, you know, it's a funny thing that you bring up Christmas.

It's been on our minds.

Gorgeous and I were talking about it while they were looking at Mendoza's

eye.

We know that we kind of put a damper on your Christmas Eve.

But we just want to say that if it weren't for you folks, we'd have spent

Christmas Eve all alone in a motel.

By opening your home to us and showing us your warm hospitality, you've

our faith in humanity.

It's a wonderful life.

Yeah, thanks to you guys, this is one of the best Christmases we've ever had.

God bless us, everyone.

Now, what was it you wanted to say, Eduardo?

I wanted to say that if you can't spend this time of year with friends,

then Christmas loses all its true meaning.

Yeah, that goes for uncles, too.

Well, I'm glad to see your smile's back.

We're going to have a great Christmas, pal.

Hey, boy.

of your present.

Sure. You ready, Mr. Stratton? Sure. I'll just get my... Yeah.

Don't worry. I've got another one in the library.

I'll get it, Eduardo. No.

No, Troyo.

You just relax. Sit right down here and enjoy yourself. And everybody, just

make yourselves comfortable. Rick, turn on the Christmas tree. Sure. Oh.

Alfonso.

Big tea.