1 00:00:04,475 --> 00:00:07,496 The snow's coming down 2 00:00:08,219 --> 00:00:11,217 I'm watching it fall 3 00:00:12,079 --> 00:00:15,028 lots of people around. 4 00:00:15,029 --> 00:00:16,517 Evening, sheriff. Cold enough for you? 5 00:00:16,518 --> 00:00:19,341 Yeah, exactly how the holidays should be. 6 00:00:19,410 --> 00:00:20,743 Hey, guys. 7 00:00:20,744 --> 00:00:22,046 Happy holidays. 8 00:00:22,047 --> 00:00:24,633 - 'Sup? - Yeah, whatever. 9 00:00:25,204 --> 00:00:25,953 What's up with them? 10 00:00:25,954 --> 00:00:28,139 Yeah, they're cranky because we're snowbound, 11 00:00:28,140 --> 00:00:30,634 and their vacation plans are pretty much ruined. 12 00:00:31,678 --> 00:00:37,239 Oh. Um, why don't you bring a round of hot chocolate? 13 00:00:37,240 --> 00:00:39,103 - Keep 'em coming. - You got it. 14 00:00:40,373 --> 00:00:41,509 Hi, guys. 15 00:00:41,549 --> 00:00:44,648 So, uh, stuck in Eureka for the holidays, huh? 16 00:00:44,649 --> 00:00:48,202 I used to try to escape Eureka at Christmas 17 00:00:48,203 --> 00:00:51,623 until one year when I got stranded here. 18 00:00:56,591 --> 00:00:58,019 Okay. 19 00:00:58,020 --> 00:00:59,367 Gather round. 20 00:00:59,368 --> 00:01:01,699 - You can hear all about it. - Uh, do we have to? 21 00:01:01,700 --> 00:01:03,209 Sheriff Badge says yes. 22 00:01:13,462 --> 00:01:15,057 There you go. Enjoy. 23 00:01:18,055 --> 00:01:19,023 Ah. 24 00:01:20,256 --> 00:01:21,983 It was deep in December. 25 00:01:22,119 --> 00:01:24,597 And like every year, Zoe and I were heading out of town 26 00:01:24,598 --> 00:01:26,853 to spend the holiday with family, 27 00:01:26,854 --> 00:01:28,260 which was great, because it was 28 00:01:28,261 --> 00:01:29,643 one of the hottest Christmas weeks 29 00:01:29,644 --> 00:01:31,808 Eureka had ever seen. 30 00:01:35,778 --> 00:01:36,766 What's going on? 31 00:01:36,767 --> 00:01:38,371 You can't leave, sheriff. 32 00:01:38,577 --> 00:01:39,881 No one in or out. 33 00:01:39,882 --> 00:01:43,010 The electromagnetic shield over Eureka is malfunctioning. 34 00:01:45,063 --> 00:01:46,734 Well, it doesn't look like anything's... 35 00:01:50,274 --> 00:01:51,987 Right now it's more electro than magnetic. 36 00:01:51,988 --> 00:01:53,344 It's getting worse. 37 00:01:53,345 --> 00:01:54,965 You better shut that thing down. 38 00:01:55,102 --> 00:01:57,458 And leave Global Dynamics vulnerable to the prying eyes 39 00:01:57,459 --> 00:01:58,896 of the rest of the world? 40 00:01:59,157 --> 00:02:00,648 Sorry, sheriff. No can do. 41 00:02:00,649 --> 00:02:01,593 So... 42 00:02:02,470 --> 00:02:04,490 We're trapped here for Christmas? 43 00:02:05,561 --> 00:02:07,172 It's 85 degrees. 44 00:02:07,173 --> 00:02:08,777 Dad, they're trying to fix it. 45 00:02:08,778 --> 00:02:10,223 Just let them. 46 00:02:10,224 --> 00:02:11,554 All right, well... 47 00:02:12,360 --> 00:02:13,993 Don't overexert yourselves. 48 00:02:14,330 --> 00:02:15,932 We'll make the best of it. 49 00:02:17,719 --> 00:02:18,528 Merry Christmas. 50 00:02:18,529 --> 00:02:21,167 * I'm hot, humid, and hazy * 51 00:02:21,168 --> 00:02:23,476 Wait, so you make elf footprints? 52 00:02:23,477 --> 00:02:26,187 Yeah, look, you dip little sponges shaped like shoes 53 00:02:26,188 --> 00:02:27,298 in baby powder, 54 00:02:27,299 --> 00:02:29,467 and then you press them on the floor 55 00:02:29,468 --> 00:02:31,140 around the presents. 56 00:02:31,206 --> 00:02:33,407 You know what? I'm boiling. 57 00:02:33,447 --> 00:02:35,211 You can't let a little heat ruin your holiday. 58 00:02:35,212 --> 00:02:37,348 Today I have strung up Cranberries. 59 00:02:37,349 --> 00:02:39,629 - We have baked gingerbread... - All right... 60 00:02:39,654 --> 00:02:42,114 Feast your eyes, people... 61 00:02:42,235 --> 00:02:44,808 Limited edition copper cast 62 00:02:44,809 --> 00:02:47,132 from my secret Santa. 63 00:02:47,133 --> 00:02:49,285 Oh, and he left this for you. 64 00:02:49,628 --> 00:02:50,536 For me? 65 00:02:50,776 --> 00:02:52,249 Wow. How cool. 66 00:02:52,692 --> 00:02:53,888 You know who it is? 67 00:02:53,896 --> 00:02:56,103 No. That's why he's a secret. 68 00:02:57,016 --> 00:02:58,937 - Open it. - Come on. 69 00:03:02,708 --> 00:03:05,560 Oh, wow, The Clash on vinyl. 70 00:03:05,576 --> 00:03:07,523 I love them. I wonder who knew. 71 00:03:09,275 --> 00:03:10,292 Not you. 72 00:03:10,294 --> 00:03:12,740 Wow. Come on, I... I... 73 00:03:13,511 --> 00:03:15,752 - No, I couldn't have. - No. 74 00:03:15,753 --> 00:03:18,791 - Wasn't me. - Well, this is my little gift 75 00:03:18,792 --> 00:03:20,034 to all of you. 76 00:03:20,771 --> 00:03:22,159 When you say little... 77 00:03:23,977 --> 00:03:25,154 Is that meatloaf? 78 00:03:25,155 --> 00:03:26,510 It's fruitcake. 79 00:03:27,148 --> 00:03:28,492 It's... Oh. 80 00:03:28,660 --> 00:03:31,151 Um, yeah, I'm still digesting 81 00:03:31,152 --> 00:03:32,858 - a piece from last year. - No, no, no. 82 00:03:32,859 --> 00:03:35,467 Trust me. This is like a little Christmas miracle. 83 00:03:35,468 --> 00:03:37,544 - Eat it. Eat it. - Come on. 84 00:03:43,906 --> 00:03:44,819 Oh. 85 00:03:45,633 --> 00:03:46,763 Holy cow. 86 00:03:50,476 --> 00:03:51,470 That... 87 00:03:51,620 --> 00:03:53,357 Even the raisins are incredible. 88 00:03:53,358 --> 00:03:55,077 I blended 96 different varieties... 89 00:03:55,078 --> 00:03:57,176 Everything from Alexandroulis to Zilvaca. 90 00:03:57,177 --> 00:03:58,861 How'd you get 'em all in one piece? 91 00:03:58,862 --> 00:04:00,767 That, my friend, is the secret. 92 00:04:06,082 --> 00:04:07,226 What's going on? 93 00:04:07,752 --> 00:04:08,977 What's a code 12? 94 00:04:08,978 --> 00:04:11,156 Air assault. We have a bogey. 95 00:04:11,654 --> 00:04:13,339 All right, everybody down, down. 96 00:04:13,340 --> 00:04:14,343 Take cover. All right. 97 00:04:14,344 --> 00:04:15,417 Stay inside. 98 00:04:19,358 --> 00:04:20,376 All right, everyone, can I have your attention? 99 00:04:20,377 --> 00:04:21,524 Can you get inside, please? 100 00:04:21,525 --> 00:04:22,281 This is not a drill. 101 00:04:22,282 --> 00:04:23,685 Possible air strike headed for town. 102 00:04:23,686 --> 00:04:26,270 Everyone, get off the streets now. 103 00:04:28,133 --> 00:04:29,318 Get into position! 104 00:04:29,319 --> 00:04:32,151 Sir, thank you, inside, keep it going. 105 00:04:32,400 --> 00:04:33,799 Everybody inside, inside, inside. 106 00:04:33,800 --> 00:04:35,385 Thank you. Clear, clear. 107 00:04:35,386 --> 00:04:36,517 Clear the road. 108 00:04:37,302 --> 00:04:39,322 - Steady. - What's up, Jo? 109 00:04:39,455 --> 00:04:41,045 First someone messed with our E.M. shield. 110 00:04:41,046 --> 00:04:42,292 Now we're under attack. 111 00:04:42,293 --> 00:04:43,226 From what? 112 00:04:43,269 --> 00:04:45,423 G.D. radar detected an unauthorized vehicle 113 00:04:45,424 --> 00:04:47,186 in our airspace over town. 114 00:04:47,608 --> 00:04:49,068 The bogey's crossed the threshold. 115 00:04:49,069 --> 00:04:51,150 Weapons hot. Take aim. 116 00:04:57,008 --> 00:04:58,999 Oh, ha... hang on. That's not a plane. 117 00:05:03,551 --> 00:05:05,281 Hold your fire. Hold your fire. 118 00:05:19,689 --> 00:05:23,726 Ho, ho, holy crap. 119 00:05:24,980 --> 00:05:34,880 Sync by YYeTs.net Corrected by Addic7ed.com www.addic7ed.com 120 00:05:35,706 --> 00:05:36,820 Santa's sleigh? 121 00:05:37,121 --> 00:05:38,226 Seriously? 122 00:05:38,227 --> 00:05:39,398 You don't believe me? 123 00:05:39,399 --> 00:05:40,645 Where do I start? 124 00:05:40,646 --> 00:05:42,475 One, reindeer can't fly. 125 00:05:42,476 --> 00:05:45,005 Well, stranger things have happened in Eureka. 126 00:05:45,006 --> 00:05:46,615 Yeah? And who was driving 127 00:05:46,616 --> 00:05:48,147 this tactical assault sleigh? 128 00:05:48,148 --> 00:05:50,347 I am getting to that. 129 00:05:50,432 --> 00:05:53,998 So it's not every day you get to track down 130 00:05:53,999 --> 00:05:54,785 a runaway Santa. 131 00:05:54,786 --> 00:05:58,446 Jo and I... we jump at the chance. 132 00:05:59,367 --> 00:06:01,507 I want nothing to do with this. 133 00:06:01,508 --> 00:06:03,876 - Oh, like I do? - Hey, the town's your turf. 134 00:06:03,877 --> 00:06:06,473 Which your trigger-happy Santa S.W.A.T. team invaded. 135 00:06:06,474 --> 00:06:09,346 Sorry, Carter. The holiday party starts soon at G.D., 136 00:06:09,347 --> 00:06:10,658 and I'm on crowd control. 137 00:06:10,659 --> 00:06:13,343 - Oh, well, that's not... - Hey, shouldn't you guys 138 00:06:13,344 --> 00:06:14,671 be chasing down Kringle? 139 00:06:14,672 --> 00:06:15,707 No, what I should be doing 140 00:06:15,708 --> 00:06:17,241 is drinking winter ale with your uncles, 141 00:06:17,242 --> 00:06:18,551 watching bowl games. 142 00:06:18,552 --> 00:06:20,570 And by watching, he means arguing. 143 00:06:20,571 --> 00:06:21,833 - Yes. - Is there someplace else 144 00:06:21,834 --> 00:06:22,720 I can be useful? Please. 145 00:06:22,721 --> 00:06:25,374 Oh, I'm sure Allison could use some help at G.D. 146 00:06:25,375 --> 00:06:28,287 A few people got banged up avoiding Santa. 147 00:06:28,288 --> 00:06:29,759 - I'll take you. - Perfect. 148 00:06:29,760 --> 00:06:31,150 - See you, dad. - Oh. 149 00:06:31,405 --> 00:06:32,837 Give Santa my best. 150 00:06:35,620 --> 00:06:37,907 Chasing down a fake, stupid Santa. 151 00:06:37,908 --> 00:06:40,862 It's, like, 900 degrees. I'm never gonna get home. 152 00:06:40,989 --> 00:06:43,001 To the left. No, the other left. 153 00:06:43,002 --> 00:06:45,067 Relax, Fargo. It's just a party. 154 00:06:45,068 --> 00:06:46,437 No, it's the party... 155 00:06:46,438 --> 00:06:47,956 The time our G.D. family comes together 156 00:06:47,957 --> 00:06:50,042 in the spirit of giving. More candles. 157 00:06:50,043 --> 00:06:52,987 It's the time all you geeks fly your freak flags every year. 158 00:06:52,988 --> 00:06:54,696 No, that's comic-con. 159 00:06:54,899 --> 00:06:56,110 Look, I've got a tight budget 160 00:06:56,111 --> 00:06:57,731 and a building full of people to feed. 161 00:06:57,732 --> 00:06:58,720 If we run low on latkes, 162 00:06:58,721 --> 00:07:00,187 believe me, things will get ugly. 163 00:07:00,188 --> 00:07:02,159 I will charge my taser. 164 00:07:03,557 --> 00:07:06,545 Ah, security breach in sub lab 22. 165 00:07:06,675 --> 00:07:08,588 I can't wait for this day to be over. 166 00:07:16,233 --> 00:07:17,547 Hold it right there. 167 00:07:18,148 --> 00:07:19,468 What do you think you're doing? 168 00:07:19,561 --> 00:07:20,528 Hey, Jo. 169 00:07:20,887 --> 00:07:22,925 I'm just taking my experiment home. 170 00:07:22,970 --> 00:07:24,287 And you are? 171 00:07:24,700 --> 00:07:27,303 Noah Drummer... condensed matter physicist. 172 00:07:28,520 --> 00:07:29,420 Well, I'm sorry, Dr. Drummer. 173 00:07:29,421 --> 00:07:30,707 There's no authorization for you 174 00:07:30,708 --> 00:07:31,894 to take your little ornament home. 175 00:07:31,895 --> 00:07:34,464 Actually, it's crystallized hydrogen. 176 00:07:34,535 --> 00:07:36,972 Can't leave it here unattended during the holidays... 177 00:07:37,078 --> 00:07:37,884 too unstable. 178 00:07:37,885 --> 00:07:39,623 So you're shoving it into a sack? 179 00:07:39,624 --> 00:07:42,631 It's lined with nonionizing fiber and red tungsten. 180 00:07:42,632 --> 00:07:45,816 If my ornament is not handled carefully, 181 00:07:45,938 --> 00:07:47,630 bad things could happen. 182 00:07:49,081 --> 00:07:51,371 Yes, it's very menacing. 183 00:07:51,793 --> 00:07:53,368 What is it for, anyway? 184 00:07:53,485 --> 00:07:55,717 Just a little thing called peace on earth. 185 00:07:56,195 --> 00:07:57,518 It's an energy source. 186 00:07:57,519 --> 00:07:58,810 Once fully formed, 187 00:07:58,811 --> 00:08:01,673 it'll provide limitless power very cheaply... 188 00:08:01,810 --> 00:08:03,475 One less reason for war. 189 00:08:04,893 --> 00:08:07,820 Well, that is a very lovely concept, 190 00:08:07,932 --> 00:08:09,244 but nothing is gonna happen to it here, 191 00:08:09,245 --> 00:08:10,679 not on my watch. 192 00:08:10,680 --> 00:08:12,221 Not that I doubt your abilities, 193 00:08:12,222 --> 00:08:14,914 but I'd really prefer to keep it with me. 194 00:08:15,848 --> 00:08:17,332 Yeah, I'm sorry, doc. 195 00:08:17,471 --> 00:08:18,839 Crystal stays here. 196 00:08:20,467 --> 00:08:21,466 All right. 197 00:08:33,065 --> 00:08:33,912 How's that? 198 00:08:33,913 --> 00:08:36,516 It feels okay. Mostly I'm starving. 199 00:08:36,517 --> 00:08:37,844 That's weird. Me too. 200 00:08:37,845 --> 00:08:39,989 You know what? It must be Vincent's amazing hors d'oeuvres 201 00:08:39,990 --> 00:08:41,635 we're smelling from the party. 202 00:08:41,787 --> 00:08:42,548 You're all set. 203 00:08:42,549 --> 00:08:44,631 Merry Christmas, Dr. Blake, Zoe. 204 00:08:44,632 --> 00:08:46,001 You're all set. 205 00:08:47,734 --> 00:08:48,683 Hey... 206 00:08:48,847 --> 00:08:49,859 You okay? 207 00:08:50,101 --> 00:08:51,108 Yeah. 208 00:08:53,010 --> 00:08:55,464 Uh, it's just always the same thing every year. 209 00:08:55,465 --> 00:08:56,529 Dad can't wait to go home, 210 00:08:56,530 --> 00:09:00,544 and it's always so much better in theory than in reality. 211 00:09:01,484 --> 00:09:03,556 I'm just actually really glad that we're stuck here. 212 00:09:03,557 --> 00:09:04,107 Me too. 213 00:09:04,108 --> 00:09:06,220 You know, we never get to spend the holidays together. 214 00:09:06,221 --> 00:09:07,406 The more, the merrier. 215 00:09:07,941 --> 00:09:09,511 You really get into it, huh? 216 00:09:09,512 --> 00:09:10,862 I just think we could all use 217 00:09:10,863 --> 00:09:12,976 a little more magic in our lives... 218 00:09:13,157 --> 00:09:14,074 You know? 219 00:09:15,984 --> 00:09:18,326 Hey, look, secret Santa struck again. 220 00:09:20,012 --> 00:09:20,942 What? 221 00:09:20,943 --> 00:09:22,555 When did that get here? 222 00:09:22,556 --> 00:09:23,516 Open it. 223 00:09:34,567 --> 00:09:36,204 Bunny slippers. 224 00:09:36,205 --> 00:09:38,590 I used to have a pair of these when I was a kid. 225 00:09:38,591 --> 00:09:39,779 This is perfect. 226 00:09:39,780 --> 00:09:41,832 I got to find out who this guy is. 227 00:09:41,912 --> 00:09:44,162 Kringle can run, but he can't hide. 228 00:09:56,563 --> 00:09:58,067 Oh, no. 229 00:09:59,951 --> 00:10:01,224 Can I help you? 230 00:10:01,988 --> 00:10:04,272 Mr. Claus, I presume? 231 00:10:08,308 --> 00:10:09,669 Mr. Claus? 232 00:10:11,671 --> 00:10:14,275 - Season's greetings, mate. - Taggart. 233 00:10:14,276 --> 00:10:16,074 Do you have any idea what you've done? 234 00:10:16,293 --> 00:10:18,027 You've damaged our E.M. shield... 235 00:10:18,028 --> 00:10:19,385 Our E.M. shield! 236 00:10:19,386 --> 00:10:21,392 I did not. I was held up in... 237 00:10:21,393 --> 00:10:23,555 in me lab running field tests. 238 00:10:23,556 --> 00:10:24,494 Tests for what? 239 00:10:24,495 --> 00:10:25,935 For science, mate. 240 00:10:26,344 --> 00:10:29,576 I'm pioneering the field of santalogy. 241 00:10:30,345 --> 00:10:32,788 - That's not a science. - It will be. 242 00:10:33,185 --> 00:10:35,781 Nearly every culture has a myth about the man... 243 00:10:37,648 --> 00:10:41,427 Santa Claus, Pere Noel, Kris Kringle, St. Nick. 244 00:10:41,428 --> 00:10:42,983 I'm replicating everything he does 245 00:10:42,984 --> 00:10:45,786 and explaining it with physics and technology. 246 00:10:45,787 --> 00:10:47,571 What about flying reindeer? 247 00:10:50,086 --> 00:10:51,159 Holographic... 248 00:10:51,868 --> 00:10:53,630 And misbehaving currently. 249 00:10:55,330 --> 00:10:58,733 This little beauty runs on a pulse-detonation engine... 250 00:10:58,793 --> 00:11:00,667 all-weather resistant, 251 00:11:01,188 --> 00:11:03,334 uses state-of-the-art stealth technology 252 00:11:03,335 --> 00:11:06,634 to fly invisibly under the radar. 253 00:11:08,320 --> 00:11:09,346 Taggart... 254 00:11:10,393 --> 00:11:12,110 Your giant red sled 255 00:11:12,167 --> 00:11:14,061 is neither stealthy... 256 00:11:15,221 --> 00:11:16,660 Nor invisible. 257 00:11:17,075 --> 00:11:19,644 Well, I still got a few kinks to work out. 258 00:11:20,289 --> 00:11:21,257 Now, uh... 259 00:11:21,774 --> 00:11:26,007 Be a Santa's little helper and give us a tow back to G.D. 260 00:11:27,308 --> 00:11:28,323 Sure. 261 00:11:29,808 --> 00:11:30,827 Cheers, mate. 262 00:11:36,443 --> 00:11:39,952 Friends, colleagues, I started planning this party 263 00:11:39,953 --> 00:11:41,876 months ago, determined to provide 264 00:11:41,877 --> 00:11:45,544 an unforgettable, yet fiscally responsible celebration. 265 00:11:45,545 --> 00:11:47,379 Today we gather together... 266 00:11:47,380 --> 00:11:49,807 Oh, save it, Fargo. We're starving. 267 00:11:50,965 --> 00:11:53,643 Fine. And without further ado... 268 00:11:59,956 --> 00:12:03,650 Okay, people, you've got 2 hours and 58 minutes 269 00:12:03,651 --> 00:12:05,705 until I shut this place down. 270 00:12:05,706 --> 00:12:08,210 Eat, drink, be merry. 271 00:12:08,414 --> 00:12:09,464 Whoo! 272 00:12:10,573 --> 00:12:13,429 * The snow's coming down * 273 00:12:13,827 --> 00:12:16,878 * I'm watching it fall * 274 00:12:17,343 --> 00:12:20,247 * Lots of people around * 275 00:12:20,813 --> 00:12:23,976 * Baby, please come home * 276 00:12:28,539 --> 00:12:31,399 It was late on Christmas Eve. 277 00:12:32,626 --> 00:12:35,776 I was just a wee lad, no more than seven, 278 00:12:35,950 --> 00:12:40,531 when I heard something and crept downstairs. 279 00:12:44,278 --> 00:12:46,753 That's when I saw him... just a glimpse, 280 00:12:46,754 --> 00:12:49,794 a quick flash of red by the tree. 281 00:12:49,795 --> 00:12:52,189 Taggart, it was probably your father 282 00:12:52,333 --> 00:12:54,032 in red pajamas. 283 00:12:55,535 --> 00:12:57,160 One might think... 284 00:12:58,649 --> 00:13:01,936 But I found this by the fireplace. 285 00:13:02,832 --> 00:13:03,877 Lint? 286 00:13:03,878 --> 00:13:06,296 A tear from Santa's trousers. 287 00:13:06,394 --> 00:13:08,054 I've tested the fibers. 288 00:13:08,300 --> 00:13:10,158 They're fire-resistant. 289 00:13:10,252 --> 00:13:12,947 Again, not Santa... 290 00:13:13,417 --> 00:13:14,690 Red pajamas. 291 00:13:16,734 --> 00:13:19,507 I've also been working on a gadget 292 00:13:19,535 --> 00:13:21,923 for easy chimney descension. 293 00:13:24,407 --> 00:13:25,502 And fancy this. 294 00:13:26,999 --> 00:13:28,994 Made it just for you. 295 00:13:30,251 --> 00:13:31,196 You went all out. 296 00:13:31,197 --> 00:13:34,450 Imagine all the presents Santa has to fit in his sack. 297 00:13:34,451 --> 00:13:36,051 But by putting "m" theory 298 00:13:36,052 --> 00:13:38,094 and the concept of 11th dimensionality 299 00:13:38,095 --> 00:13:40,618 - into practice... - Ho, ho, ho, wait. 300 00:13:40,619 --> 00:13:42,172 Santa's a physicist now? 301 00:13:42,173 --> 00:13:44,668 Oh, he's very clever. 302 00:13:44,669 --> 00:13:46,532 He temporarily shifts matter 303 00:13:46,533 --> 00:13:48,509 through the dimensional membrane. 304 00:13:48,510 --> 00:13:53,202 That way, objects can lose mass but maintain integrity. 305 00:13:53,211 --> 00:13:55,583 Ho, ho, hey, hey, hey, hey. 306 00:13:55,584 --> 00:13:57,625 Don't you want to open your present? 307 00:13:58,087 --> 00:13:59,348 Set it down, mate. 308 00:13:59,349 --> 00:14:01,029 Come on. Come on. 309 00:14:09,636 --> 00:14:11,318 Holy smokes. 310 00:14:22,603 --> 00:14:24,679 A can of Christmas cheer? 311 00:14:24,680 --> 00:14:26,904 Go on. Pop the top. 312 00:14:29,366 --> 00:14:31,142 * We wish you a merry Christmas * 313 00:14:31,143 --> 00:14:33,032 * We wish you a merry Christmas * 314 00:14:33,033 --> 00:14:35,287 * We wish you a merry Christmas * 315 00:14:35,288 --> 00:14:37,682 * And a happy new year * 316 00:14:38,280 --> 00:14:40,583 They're programmed to your voice. 317 00:14:40,694 --> 00:14:42,413 And they're yours for the day, 318 00:14:42,414 --> 00:14:45,594 every time you say, "Christmas." 319 00:14:46,210 --> 00:14:47,211 Thanks, Taggart, 320 00:14:47,212 --> 00:14:50,083 for... for making this a very creepy Christmas. 321 00:14:50,084 --> 00:14:52,160 * Oh, Christmas tree * 322 00:14:52,161 --> 00:14:54,275 * Oh, Christmas tree * 323 00:14:54,276 --> 00:14:58,786 * How faithful are thy branches * 324 00:15:01,446 --> 00:15:02,506 Santalogy? 325 00:15:02,507 --> 00:15:04,266 Yeah, I think he's going for a degree. 326 00:15:04,267 --> 00:15:05,729 I think with a minor in tooth fairy. 327 00:15:05,730 --> 00:15:07,999 Well, myth and folklore come from somewhere, Carter. 328 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:10,779 Some ancient cultures believed that wrapping moldy bread 329 00:15:10,780 --> 00:15:12,392 on a wound would make it heal faster. 330 00:15:12,393 --> 00:15:14,306 Yeah, that's why ancient cultures died out. 331 00:15:14,307 --> 00:15:16,590 No, they didn't know that mold was penicillin, 332 00:15:16,591 --> 00:15:17,805 and it fought off infection. 333 00:15:17,806 --> 00:15:20,145 Yeah, we're talking about Santa Claus, not antibiotics. 334 00:15:20,146 --> 00:15:23,059 No, as scientists, we have to explore all possibilities, 335 00:15:23,060 --> 00:15:25,818 to be open to the "what if?" 336 00:15:36,927 --> 00:15:38,214 Oh, hey, Lupo. 337 00:15:38,215 --> 00:15:39,996 You want to tell me what you want for Christmas? 338 00:15:40,066 --> 00:15:41,752 This one's for naughty, 339 00:15:41,753 --> 00:15:43,256 and this one's for nice. 340 00:15:43,360 --> 00:15:44,360 I'll pass. 341 00:15:44,361 --> 00:15:45,740 Oh, come on. 342 00:15:45,988 --> 00:15:47,567 Where's your Christmas spirit? 343 00:15:48,891 --> 00:15:50,444 Seriously, you okay? 344 00:15:50,445 --> 00:15:53,722 I have a town full of yahoos that I have to babysit. 345 00:15:53,723 --> 00:15:55,242 I am super. 346 00:15:56,593 --> 00:15:57,894 Taggart's Santa. 347 00:15:57,895 --> 00:16:00,085 You just wrecked Christmas with two words. 348 00:16:00,252 --> 00:16:01,720 Mm-hmm. Why is it so hot in here? 349 00:16:01,721 --> 00:16:04,482 I don't know. The A.C.'s cranked up to 11. 350 00:16:04,483 --> 00:16:07,060 Oh, ju... Hey, hang on, let me just grab a couple. 351 00:16:08,054 --> 00:16:10,988 I just hope I made enough. This crowd is ravenous. 352 00:16:13,485 --> 00:16:15,073 Great, more crystal lab issues. 353 00:16:15,074 --> 00:16:16,355 Do I want to know? 354 00:16:16,356 --> 00:16:18,118 It's this tiny, little glowy thing. 355 00:16:18,119 --> 00:16:20,690 I caught this strange scientist trying to take it home earlier. 356 00:16:20,691 --> 00:16:22,498 Well, this is G.D. Be specific. 357 00:16:22,499 --> 00:16:25,024 Um, his name's Drummer. 358 00:16:26,056 --> 00:16:27,315 Never heard of him. 359 00:16:31,571 --> 00:16:32,766 Dr. Drummer? 360 00:16:39,565 --> 00:16:42,389 I thought you said "little glowy thing." 361 00:16:45,833 --> 00:16:47,066 It used to be. 362 00:16:57,050 --> 00:16:57,961 This is unbelievable. 363 00:16:57,962 --> 00:17:00,134 Under normal conditions, it would take decades 364 00:17:00,135 --> 00:17:03,861 to crystallize hydrogen into a... a sample this size. 365 00:17:03,862 --> 00:17:05,749 Oh, key word... normal. 366 00:17:05,750 --> 00:17:08,341 Is it me, or is it already bigger? 367 00:17:09,933 --> 00:17:10,943 - Henry, what's going on? - I don't know. 368 00:17:10,944 --> 00:17:12,191 But if it keeps growing at this rate, 369 00:17:12,192 --> 00:17:13,536 it'll breach the lab in 20 minutes. 370 00:17:13,537 --> 00:17:15,480 We need to move it to a larger containment unit. 371 00:17:15,481 --> 00:17:17,436 Dr. Drummer said that it was unstable. 372 00:17:17,437 --> 00:17:19,005 Un... Wait, it's going to explode? 373 00:17:19,006 --> 00:17:20,448 Well, yeah, if it... if it moves 374 00:17:20,449 --> 00:17:22,038 beyond the protective shielding, 375 00:17:22,039 --> 00:17:24,566 it could fracture and boom. 376 00:17:26,542 --> 00:17:27,479 Merry Christmas. 377 00:17:27,480 --> 00:17:29,683 * Deck the halls with boughs of holly * 378 00:17:29,684 --> 00:17:31,878 * Fa la la la la la la la * 379 00:17:31,879 --> 00:17:34,337 *'Tis the season to be jolly * 380 00:17:34,338 --> 00:17:36,226 - How do we turn this off? - Hang on. 381 00:17:36,227 --> 00:17:37,134 They're pretty good. 382 00:17:37,135 --> 00:17:38,553 - Henry. - All right, all right. 383 00:17:38,554 --> 00:17:40,775 Find Dr. Drummer. I'll supervise the transfer. 384 00:17:40,812 --> 00:17:44,140 And maybe he can tell us why this is expanding. 385 00:17:44,141 --> 00:17:47,002 * Fa la la la la la la la * 386 00:17:47,900 --> 00:17:48,866 Come on! 387 00:17:49,070 --> 00:17:51,397 * Fa la la la la la la la * 388 00:17:51,398 --> 00:17:53,823 * Don we now our gay apparel * 389 00:17:53,824 --> 00:17:56,712 * Fa la la la la la la la la la * 390 00:17:56,713 --> 00:17:59,118 * Troll the ancient yuletide Carol * 391 00:17:59,119 --> 00:18:00,565 * Fa la la la la la la la * 392 00:18:00,566 --> 00:18:02,519 - Man, guy must be roasting. - Tell me about it. 393 00:18:02,520 --> 00:18:04,615 I had to ice my hot toddies. 394 00:18:10,060 --> 00:18:11,131 Hey, Zane. 395 00:18:14,831 --> 00:18:16,265 Are you crying? 396 00:18:16,887 --> 00:18:18,004 What? No. 397 00:18:18,755 --> 00:18:19,975 No, I... 398 00:18:20,612 --> 00:18:22,258 I just got two tickets to see Springsteen 399 00:18:22,259 --> 00:18:23,684 at the Meadowlands. 400 00:18:25,285 --> 00:18:27,310 Let me guess... secret Santa. 401 00:18:27,729 --> 00:18:30,064 - You too? - Perfect gift. 402 00:18:30,065 --> 00:18:31,607 Man, this guy's good. 403 00:18:31,771 --> 00:18:32,968 * La la la la * 404 00:18:32,969 --> 00:18:35,765 * Sing we joyous all together * 405 00:18:35,766 --> 00:18:36,674 No one's even heard of Drummer. 406 00:18:36,675 --> 00:18:38,298 We've been all through G.D. 407 00:18:38,389 --> 00:18:40,357 There are no personnel files for him. 408 00:18:40,358 --> 00:18:41,128 That's impossible. 409 00:18:41,129 --> 00:18:43,081 There's no way that he could have access to the lab, 410 00:18:43,082 --> 00:18:44,408 let alone get into G.D. 411 00:18:44,409 --> 00:18:46,664 Well, we got to find him. His experiment's growing. 412 00:18:46,665 --> 00:18:48,237 Well, there has to be a way to track him down. 413 00:18:48,238 --> 00:18:49,545 The D.O.D. has files. 414 00:18:49,546 --> 00:18:51,567 The glitch in the E.M. shield crashed our server. 415 00:18:51,568 --> 00:18:52,913 We're cut off from the outside world. 416 00:18:52,914 --> 00:18:54,056 I'll find him. 417 00:18:54,057 --> 00:18:56,172 But if he goes to leave, he's gonna hit a wall... 418 00:18:57,225 --> 00:18:59,428 Wasn't me. I thought Zane was my secret Santa. 419 00:18:59,429 --> 00:19:00,367 And why would you think that? 420 00:19:00,368 --> 00:19:02,029 Only someone who could hack my computer 421 00:19:02,030 --> 00:19:03,867 would know I've been searching the Internet for years 422 00:19:03,868 --> 00:19:05,848 looking for this. 423 00:19:07,503 --> 00:19:10,136 Steve Austin... "better, stronger, 424 00:19:10,137 --> 00:19:11,128 faster." 425 00:19:12,114 --> 00:19:13,212 Seriously? 426 00:19:13,458 --> 00:19:14,210 It's authentic... 427 00:19:14,211 --> 00:19:16,010 original hinges, not a chip on it. 428 00:19:16,011 --> 00:19:18,449 You have no idea how rare. 429 00:19:18,450 --> 00:19:20,633 Okay, well, it wasn't Zane. 430 00:19:21,020 --> 00:19:22,752 Well, then someone was thinking of me, 431 00:19:22,753 --> 00:19:25,316 - and I'm gonna find him. - So you can thank him? 432 00:19:25,317 --> 00:19:26,882 So I can suspend him. 433 00:19:26,883 --> 00:19:28,735 No one hacks Fargo and gets away with it, 434 00:19:28,736 --> 00:19:30,198 not even Santa. 435 00:19:31,604 --> 00:19:32,636 Okay. 436 00:19:36,433 --> 00:19:37,375 "Hello, Fargo." 437 00:19:38,466 --> 00:19:40,101 "Hi, Steve Austin." 438 00:19:45,168 --> 00:19:46,206 "Wow." 439 00:19:50,359 --> 00:19:53,132 The crystal is secure in our largest containment lab, 440 00:19:53,133 --> 00:19:55,319 but I'd stay it's still growing. 441 00:19:55,995 --> 00:19:58,859 What we need to do now is calculate the expansion rate. 442 00:19:59,389 --> 00:20:01,626 Right, so we can figure out how much time we have 443 00:20:01,627 --> 00:20:03,297 before it outgrows this lab. 444 00:20:03,298 --> 00:20:05,226 This image represents the density of electrons 445 00:20:05,227 --> 00:20:07,099 within the crystal ten minutes ago. 446 00:20:07,100 --> 00:20:08,703 - Anything unusual? - No. 447 00:20:08,704 --> 00:20:11,262 But we'll know more once I do another diffraction scan 448 00:20:11,263 --> 00:20:12,507 as a comparison. 449 00:20:14,471 --> 00:20:17,013 I don't care if we're on a wild-goose chase 450 00:20:17,014 --> 00:20:18,440 looking for this missing scientist. 451 00:20:18,441 --> 00:20:20,146 At least it's time away from that party. 452 00:20:20,147 --> 00:20:21,476 You're not feeling the merry, huh? 453 00:20:21,477 --> 00:20:23,650 Ugh, all the boozing and schmoozing, 454 00:20:23,651 --> 00:20:26,479 lights and glitter... it's Vegas, not Christmas. 455 00:20:26,480 --> 00:20:27,869 Well, if it makes you feel any better, 456 00:20:27,870 --> 00:20:30,205 - I wish I was home. - Oh, that's beautiful, Carter. 457 00:20:30,206 --> 00:20:31,314 I'm all misty. 458 00:20:31,743 --> 00:20:33,456 You know what, Jo? You got a heart of stone. 459 00:20:33,457 --> 00:20:35,541 Bah, humbug, that's me. 460 00:20:35,672 --> 00:20:36,557 Wow. 461 00:20:40,839 --> 00:20:41,583 They look the same. 462 00:20:41,584 --> 00:20:44,726 Yeah, the intermolecular spacing is identical. 463 00:20:46,975 --> 00:20:48,291 Henry, what if...? 464 00:20:49,494 --> 00:20:50,219 Oh. 465 00:20:50,882 --> 00:20:52,645 So the crystal hasn't changed. 466 00:20:52,646 --> 00:20:53,461 No. 467 00:20:56,211 --> 00:20:57,603 - Yeah? - Henry... 468 00:20:57,604 --> 00:20:59,929 We're at the edge of town, and, um... 469 00:21:01,544 --> 00:21:04,905 Something else has gotten way big. 470 00:21:07,680 --> 00:21:08,834 Well, no. 471 00:21:09,813 --> 00:21:11,621 It hasn't gotten bigger. 472 00:21:13,283 --> 00:21:14,946 We've gotten smaller. 473 00:21:27,379 --> 00:21:29,034 * Dun-dun-dun * 474 00:21:29,035 --> 00:21:31,840 So what, the whole town was shrinking? 475 00:21:31,855 --> 00:21:33,931 Oh, I'm telling it how it happened. 476 00:21:34,111 --> 00:21:36,478 Even though it's totally bogus. 477 00:21:41,451 --> 00:21:42,079 All right. 478 00:21:42,080 --> 00:21:44,215 I'll let you guys go back to playing your video games. 479 00:21:44,216 --> 00:21:47,159 I won't, uh, waste any more of your time. 480 00:21:49,128 --> 00:21:51,535 Well, wait, I mean, you may as well 481 00:21:51,536 --> 00:21:53,306 just finish the rest of the story. 482 00:21:54,123 --> 00:21:55,463 Please, sheriff Carter? 483 00:21:58,454 --> 00:21:59,174 All right. 484 00:22:01,747 --> 00:22:02,789 So... 485 00:22:04,058 --> 00:22:05,693 After we left the sign, 486 00:22:06,087 --> 00:22:08,584 we went back to global dynamics. 487 00:22:10,742 --> 00:22:14,111 We and everything contained in the E.M. shield 488 00:22:14,112 --> 00:22:15,747 are getting smaller. 489 00:22:16,201 --> 00:22:17,669 Why isn't the crystal shrinking? 490 00:22:17,670 --> 00:22:18,814 Well, because it's... it's one 491 00:22:18,815 --> 00:22:21,430 of the strongest bravais lattice atomic structures 492 00:22:21,431 --> 00:22:22,328 in the universe. 493 00:22:22,329 --> 00:22:24,967 It's almost impossible to alter or compress. 494 00:22:24,968 --> 00:22:27,753 But we get to shrink into microscopic dots of nothingness. 495 00:22:27,754 --> 00:22:30,575 And as everything in Eureka gets smaller, 496 00:22:30,576 --> 00:22:33,853 the energy required to compress radiates heat. 497 00:22:33,854 --> 00:22:35,519 Is that why it's like a billion degrees in here? 498 00:22:35,520 --> 00:22:36,987 Yes, and why we've been so hungry. 499 00:22:36,988 --> 00:22:38,791 Our metabolism's working overtime. 500 00:22:38,792 --> 00:22:40,345 So what now? 501 00:22:40,692 --> 00:22:42,648 Maybe someone outside of Eureka 502 00:22:42,649 --> 00:22:44,696 will see how small we are and try to help us. 503 00:22:45,086 --> 00:22:46,598 Oh, like a big-hearted elephant? 504 00:22:46,599 --> 00:22:47,803 The road's closed. 505 00:22:47,804 --> 00:22:50,322 And nothing is getting through that E.M. shield. 506 00:22:51,290 --> 00:22:52,773 It's a pretty bleak Christmas. 507 00:22:52,774 --> 00:22:56,041 * Five golden rings * 508 00:22:56,042 --> 00:22:58,080 You must stop. 509 00:22:59,007 --> 00:23:00,316 What's causing the shrinkage? 510 00:23:00,317 --> 00:23:02,186 Yeah, I don't want to die a miniature, 511 00:23:02,187 --> 00:23:04,773 though adorable, version of myself. 512 00:23:05,045 --> 00:23:06,145 A miniature. 513 00:23:07,287 --> 00:23:08,085 Taggart. 514 00:23:09,387 --> 00:23:10,214 Let's go! 515 00:23:11,029 --> 00:23:12,202 * Four calling birds * 516 00:23:12,203 --> 00:23:13,473 Three French hens * 517 00:23:13,474 --> 00:23:14,978 * Two turtle doves * 518 00:23:16,982 --> 00:23:17,707 Taggart? 519 00:23:25,048 --> 00:23:25,817 Taggart? 520 00:23:32,990 --> 00:23:35,129 Ha! It works. 521 00:23:37,042 --> 00:23:37,849 Get me down. 522 00:23:41,738 --> 00:23:45,324 Of course, the man himself packs a lot more paunch. 523 00:23:45,974 --> 00:23:47,516 I'll need to widen the knit. 524 00:23:47,517 --> 00:23:49,728 You can't trap Santa Claus. 525 00:23:50,467 --> 00:23:51,874 I'm Ahab. 526 00:23:51,875 --> 00:23:55,126 He's my white-bearded whale. 527 00:23:56,403 --> 00:23:59,318 FYI, that didn't turn out very well for either one of 'em. 528 00:23:59,855 --> 00:24:03,797 Now, the present you gave me, the "m" tracking, shifting... 529 00:24:03,798 --> 00:24:05,627 Good things come in small packages. 530 00:24:05,628 --> 00:24:08,016 No, it's a big mess. The whole town is shrinking. 531 00:24:11,443 --> 00:24:12,210 You're joking. 532 00:24:12,211 --> 00:24:14,105 Does this look like my joking face? 533 00:24:14,456 --> 00:24:16,502 My device can't be responsible. 534 00:24:16,503 --> 00:24:17,900 Are you kidding me? 535 00:24:17,986 --> 00:24:20,343 Look where you live. A device is always responsible. 536 00:24:20,383 --> 00:24:23,504 The molecular transfer field is very precise. 537 00:24:24,332 --> 00:24:27,437 Atoms shift from our dimension 538 00:24:27,438 --> 00:24:29,792 in space-time to another... 539 00:24:37,023 --> 00:24:39,047 Leaving us with this. 540 00:24:42,246 --> 00:24:43,355 See? Tip-top. 541 00:24:43,356 --> 00:24:44,583 It's not my device. 542 00:24:46,032 --> 00:24:47,420 That can't be good. 543 00:24:50,881 --> 00:24:54,809 The transfer field's expanded beyond the target area. 544 00:24:55,598 --> 00:24:56,870 Expanded by how much? 545 00:24:56,871 --> 00:24:58,201 Oh, roughly, um... 546 00:24:59,672 --> 00:25:00,805 The whole town. 547 00:25:04,933 --> 00:25:06,932 Eureka's getting smaller by the minute. 548 00:25:06,933 --> 00:25:07,980 Looks like the only thing 549 00:25:07,981 --> 00:25:09,771 containing the miniaturization effect 550 00:25:09,772 --> 00:25:12,311 is, uh, the E.M. shield. 551 00:25:13,498 --> 00:25:15,919 And the E.M. shield is a big sparking mess right now. 552 00:25:15,920 --> 00:25:17,420 I don't understand. 553 00:25:18,003 --> 00:25:20,544 Un... unless it tried to miniaturize an item 554 00:25:20,545 --> 00:25:25,044 so dense it overtaxed the containment unit. 555 00:25:25,045 --> 00:25:28,386 But I was very careful to avoid unusually dense material. 556 00:25:30,955 --> 00:25:33,437 Unusually dense like this? 557 00:25:46,071 --> 00:25:48,269 - Fruitcake! - I beg your pardon. 558 00:25:48,270 --> 00:25:50,434 You used Taggart's shrinking machine, didn't you? 559 00:25:50,485 --> 00:25:52,847 I'm... I-I... 560 00:25:53,196 --> 00:25:54,613 I'm sure I don't know what you're talking about. 561 00:25:54,614 --> 00:25:56,554 Oh, really? Hi. 562 00:25:56,555 --> 00:25:58,193 Those little pieces aren't pieces at all, are they? 563 00:25:58,194 --> 00:25:59,420 They're entire frickin' cakes. 564 00:25:59,421 --> 00:26:01,077 Do you know how many calories I've ingested? 565 00:26:01,078 --> 00:26:02,624 - I just... - You... 566 00:26:03,056 --> 00:26:04,848 I just wanted to make a fruitcake 567 00:26:04,849 --> 00:26:05,968 that wouldn't be the object of ridicule. 568 00:26:05,969 --> 00:26:08,305 I mean, they get such a bad rap, sheriff. 569 00:26:09,581 --> 00:26:10,886 How'd you get in there? 570 00:26:12,852 --> 00:26:14,975 The molecular gastronomy department across the hall. 571 00:26:14,976 --> 00:26:16,978 I-I consult from time to time. 572 00:26:16,979 --> 00:26:18,325 Keep talking. 573 00:26:18,922 --> 00:26:23,226 Well, I-I reshrunk each cake about a half a dozen times. 574 00:26:23,744 --> 00:26:26,113 It's the only way to maximize the fruity, nutty goodness 575 00:26:26,114 --> 00:26:27,592 that is fruitcake. 576 00:26:28,560 --> 00:26:29,829 Why are you looking at me like that? 577 00:26:29,830 --> 00:26:30,532 No reason. 578 00:26:30,533 --> 00:26:33,003 I-I'm so sorry, sheriff. 579 00:26:33,004 --> 00:26:35,627 You... you'd think a Santa lab would be a safe place. 580 00:26:37,918 --> 00:26:41,521 - What's wrong now? - What isn't? 581 00:26:52,242 --> 00:26:54,523 Oh, wow. 582 00:26:58,030 --> 00:27:00,814 Hey, Jo, um, some stuff just blew into town... 583 00:27:00,815 --> 00:27:03,058 um, big stuff. 584 00:27:03,059 --> 00:27:04,630 K-keep everybody inside, okay? 585 00:27:07,358 --> 00:27:09,539 Uh, hey, everybody, can I have your attention? 586 00:27:09,540 --> 00:27:12,116 I need you to stay inside off the streets, please. 587 00:27:12,117 --> 00:27:14,096 Everybody, if you could just get off the streets. 588 00:27:49,794 --> 00:27:50,457 You okay? 589 00:27:50,458 --> 00:27:51,385 All right. 590 00:27:55,511 --> 00:27:56,365 * 591 00:28:02,605 --> 00:28:05,566 So I understand we're all shrinking. 592 00:28:05,605 --> 00:28:07,510 Dr. Drummer, where have you been? 593 00:28:07,511 --> 00:28:09,062 Enjoying the party. 594 00:28:09,063 --> 00:28:11,572 You missed out. There was fruitcake. 595 00:28:11,846 --> 00:28:13,639 I'm aware. Thanks. 596 00:28:14,356 --> 00:28:15,220 Candy cane? 597 00:28:17,043 --> 00:28:18,060 No, thank you. 598 00:28:18,061 --> 00:28:19,512 Look, there's a serious situation 599 00:28:19,513 --> 00:28:20,905 with your peace-on-earth crystal. 600 00:28:20,906 --> 00:28:23,525 The containment lab is closing in on it. 601 00:28:23,526 --> 00:28:25,031 I told you it had to be protected. 602 00:28:25,032 --> 00:28:28,524 You were right, and now you have to fix it. 603 00:28:28,940 --> 00:28:31,676 - I know. - Okay. 604 00:28:32,099 --> 00:28:33,813 When did you stop liking candy canes? 605 00:28:33,814 --> 00:28:34,956 Do you remember? 606 00:28:36,720 --> 00:28:37,969 When I had to grow up. 607 00:28:39,005 --> 00:28:41,750 I know the holidays can be tough on military families. 608 00:28:45,772 --> 00:28:46,704 Can we go now? 609 00:28:49,045 --> 00:28:49,812 Sure. 610 00:28:50,665 --> 00:28:52,095 After you, Josefina. 611 00:29:03,978 --> 00:29:06,803 If we can't shrink your crystal, Dr. Drummer, 612 00:29:07,017 --> 00:29:10,188 it's gonna blow our little bits to little bits. 613 00:29:10,687 --> 00:29:12,046 Have faith, Dr. Taggart. 614 00:29:12,047 --> 00:29:13,611 Once we boost the power, 615 00:29:13,612 --> 00:29:15,375 your device should be very effective. 616 00:29:15,389 --> 00:29:17,009 But even if we shrink the crystal, 617 00:29:17,010 --> 00:29:18,870 we still have to unshrink us. 618 00:29:19,117 --> 00:29:20,685 Oh, you'll figure out a way, Henry. 619 00:29:20,686 --> 00:29:22,078 You always do. 620 00:29:23,357 --> 00:29:25,758 Have we met before? 621 00:29:26,014 --> 00:29:28,982 We've crossed paths a few times. 622 00:29:30,755 --> 00:29:32,690 Hey, how much juice are you giving this? 623 00:29:32,691 --> 00:29:34,335 - A megawatt. - Better double it. 624 00:29:34,336 --> 00:29:36,433 Focused energy is the key. 625 00:29:36,624 --> 00:29:39,146 You know, your crystal's electron density 626 00:29:39,147 --> 00:29:40,988 is very unusual, 627 00:29:40,989 --> 00:29:43,009 I mean, even for crystallized hydrogen. 628 00:29:43,039 --> 00:29:43,887 Mm-hmm. 629 00:29:45,544 --> 00:29:47,075 It has an extra element 630 00:29:47,076 --> 00:29:49,420 that makes it unique. 631 00:29:50,343 --> 00:29:54,238 Dr. Drummer, there shouldn't be secrets in science. 632 00:29:54,239 --> 00:29:56,654 Ah, it shouldn't always be about science. 633 00:29:56,665 --> 00:29:59,592 Some things are better left unexplained. 634 00:30:11,520 --> 00:30:13,829 Sweetheart, just go ahead and eat what you want. 635 00:30:14,099 --> 00:30:17,288 Yeah, listen, I made pudding, cake, four kinds of pies, 636 00:30:17,289 --> 00:30:18,696 and... yeah. 637 00:30:18,697 --> 00:30:22,015 Jenna's... Jenna's favorite is the apple. 638 00:30:22,397 --> 00:30:23,450 I know. I know, baby. 639 00:30:23,451 --> 00:30:24,894 I'll be there as soon as I can. 640 00:30:24,945 --> 00:30:25,770 I'm sorry. 641 00:30:27,574 --> 00:30:28,630 I love you too. 642 00:30:29,712 --> 00:30:30,661 Okay, bye. 643 00:30:32,330 --> 00:30:34,373 So, uh, the three wise men are on it. 644 00:30:34,374 --> 00:30:37,320 We might actually put an end to this horrible day. 645 00:30:37,321 --> 00:30:38,107 Okay, Carter, we all know 646 00:30:38,108 --> 00:30:39,598 that you're miserable being stuck here, 647 00:30:39,599 --> 00:30:41,332 but you don't have to ruin it for the rest of us. 648 00:30:41,333 --> 00:30:44,671 Ru... No, no, no, that's... that's not what I meant. 649 00:30:44,672 --> 00:30:47,248 Uh, sorry. 650 00:30:48,580 --> 00:30:49,828 I just like Christmas. 651 00:30:50,385 --> 00:30:51,708 I know you do. 652 00:30:51,948 --> 00:30:52,742 I mean, you go all out. 653 00:30:52,743 --> 00:30:55,087 You're making four different kinds of pies. 654 00:30:55,380 --> 00:30:58,009 You know, it's because I never had what you have. 655 00:30:58,722 --> 00:30:59,564 What do I have? 656 00:31:00,001 --> 00:31:03,263 I love how your family gets together to celebrate. 657 00:31:03,583 --> 00:31:06,190 - Oh. - I just... I grew up 658 00:31:06,191 --> 00:31:08,712 with a more practical version of the holiday. 659 00:31:09,112 --> 00:31:11,216 Practical doesn't sound fun. 660 00:31:11,217 --> 00:31:12,183 No. 661 00:31:13,756 --> 00:31:16,347 My parents, they're... they're wonderful, 662 00:31:17,258 --> 00:31:18,323 but, uh... 663 00:31:19,884 --> 00:31:21,532 Well, they're... they're scientists, 664 00:31:21,533 --> 00:31:23,986 so they put their faith in hard facts. 665 00:31:23,987 --> 00:31:25,796 So, yeah, I got presents, 666 00:31:25,797 --> 00:31:27,591 but they weren't from Santa, 667 00:31:27,592 --> 00:31:29,842 because my parents told me that he wasn't real. 668 00:31:29,843 --> 00:31:33,645 And my gifts... they were never wrapped, 669 00:31:33,646 --> 00:31:35,864 because, eh, that's a waste of paper. 670 00:31:38,638 --> 00:31:39,397 Ah. 671 00:31:40,527 --> 00:31:42,463 So I know that it sounds silly, but... 672 00:31:43,008 --> 00:31:45,772 I want my kids to have what I missed. 673 00:31:45,773 --> 00:31:48,177 I want the magic... 674 00:31:50,814 --> 00:31:52,167 So I do too much. 675 00:31:55,140 --> 00:31:56,415 I think you do it right. 676 00:32:02,303 --> 00:32:03,136 Thanks. 677 00:32:05,763 --> 00:32:07,282 This procedure is very risky. 678 00:32:07,283 --> 00:32:09,636 We have to shrink the crystal without making it explode. 679 00:32:09,637 --> 00:32:10,865 Or we could have a front-row seat 680 00:32:10,866 --> 00:32:13,802 for a new inflationary epoch. 681 00:32:13,803 --> 00:32:14,601 Hmm. 682 00:32:14,635 --> 00:32:16,753 Uh, a few moments after the big bang, 683 00:32:16,754 --> 00:32:20,671 the universe underwent an extremely rapid expansion. 684 00:32:20,942 --> 00:32:22,923 Well, isn't expansion what we're trying to do... 685 00:32:23,467 --> 00:32:24,772 T-to us? 686 00:32:26,770 --> 00:32:27,769 That's right. 687 00:32:28,436 --> 00:32:29,891 We need to make it explode. 688 00:32:29,892 --> 00:32:31,723 That way, we reverse the dimensional shunting... 689 00:32:31,724 --> 00:32:33,152 Uh, make us big again. 690 00:32:33,153 --> 00:32:34,751 But we can't blow it up here. 691 00:32:34,752 --> 00:32:36,923 The energy release will be massive. 692 00:32:36,924 --> 00:32:38,676 But, no. No, no, no, if we shrink the crystal 693 00:32:38,677 --> 00:32:40,926 and then detonate at the highest point of the E.M. shield, 694 00:32:40,927 --> 00:32:42,550 it'd be like throwing up a live grenade. 695 00:32:42,551 --> 00:32:44,448 First we need to see if she gets any smaller. 696 00:32:44,802 --> 00:32:46,142 Fingers crossed. 697 00:32:47,238 --> 00:32:49,374 Make a Christmas wish, mini mates. 698 00:33:01,739 --> 00:33:04,175 All right, let's get this puppy airborne. 699 00:33:04,176 --> 00:33:06,996 - Before the puppy explodes. - That's gonna be a problem. 700 00:33:06,997 --> 00:33:08,011 Heat plus shrinking 701 00:33:08,012 --> 00:33:10,201 equals not so healthy for our helicopters. 702 00:33:10,459 --> 00:33:11,888 The rotors are completely warped. 703 00:33:11,889 --> 00:33:13,672 Oh, of course. Now we have no way to transport it. 704 00:33:13,673 --> 00:33:16,117 There is one way, mate. 705 00:33:16,118 --> 00:33:18,353 Uh, but I'll need... 706 00:33:19,344 --> 00:33:20,431 A little helper. 707 00:33:22,719 --> 00:33:24,014 I'll fire her up. 708 00:33:24,184 --> 00:33:26,493 * Deck the halls with boughs of holly * 709 00:33:26,494 --> 00:33:27,808 * Fa la la la la * 710 00:33:30,651 --> 00:33:31,990 I'm not wearing a pointy hat. 711 00:33:32,070 --> 00:33:33,466 Fa la la la la. 712 00:33:40,869 --> 00:33:42,006 Contact. 713 00:34:00,879 --> 00:34:02,408 Do we have any seat belts? 714 00:34:02,734 --> 00:34:04,031 Claus doesn't use them. 715 00:34:04,032 --> 00:34:05,766 Claus isn't flying. 716 00:34:05,913 --> 00:34:08,883 I've logged 300 hours of flight time, 717 00:34:08,884 --> 00:34:10,571 from Anchorage to Sydney. 718 00:34:13,508 --> 00:34:15,451 Just an air pocket, mate. 719 00:34:15,589 --> 00:34:17,147 We're okay. 720 00:34:17,488 --> 00:34:18,854 All clear. 721 00:34:23,204 --> 00:34:24,411 Taggart? 722 00:34:26,288 --> 00:34:27,834 We're gonna have to go higher. 723 00:34:28,724 --> 00:34:30,372 Hang tight. 724 00:34:38,774 --> 00:34:40,422 Whoo! 725 00:34:42,914 --> 00:34:44,398 Here we go... 726 00:34:44,518 --> 00:34:46,111 The peak of the E.M. field. 727 00:34:46,112 --> 00:34:48,161 Okay, grab the crystal. 728 00:34:49,516 --> 00:34:51,277 Autopilot engaged. 729 00:34:52,079 --> 00:34:53,244 On my mark. 730 00:34:53,245 --> 00:34:54,828 Steady now. 731 00:34:54,829 --> 00:34:56,495 We only get one shot. 732 00:34:56,496 --> 00:34:58,182 No pressure, then. 733 00:34:58,185 --> 00:35:01,588 And... pull. 734 00:35:10,715 --> 00:35:11,317 Ha! 735 00:35:11,318 --> 00:35:14,262 Ha! Ripper shot, mate. 736 00:35:14,263 --> 00:35:15,552 Get us down. Get us down! 737 00:35:15,553 --> 00:35:16,897 Fine. Fine. 738 00:35:17,696 --> 00:35:21,104 But let's do it in style. 739 00:35:46,002 --> 00:35:47,203 Clean up would be so much easier 740 00:35:47,204 --> 00:35:48,470 if only we'd gotten bigger, 741 00:35:48,471 --> 00:35:50,099 but the trash stayed small. 742 00:35:50,651 --> 00:35:52,003 I say leave it till tomorrow. 743 00:35:52,004 --> 00:35:53,103 It's been a rough day. 744 00:35:53,104 --> 00:35:55,550 All my planning... what a fiasco. 745 00:35:55,551 --> 00:35:57,496 Are you kidding, Fargo? 746 00:35:57,497 --> 00:36:00,053 This was the best holiday party ever. 747 00:36:00,301 --> 00:36:02,295 Not that I got to enjoy it, but... 748 00:36:02,338 --> 00:36:03,335 Thanks, Jo. 749 00:36:07,180 --> 00:36:08,222 Now go. 750 00:36:08,223 --> 00:36:09,733 Everyone's at cafe diem. 751 00:36:10,278 --> 00:36:11,468 You're not coming? 752 00:36:12,290 --> 00:36:13,221 In a minute. 753 00:36:35,428 --> 00:36:37,028 Hello, Jo. 754 00:36:38,450 --> 00:36:41,547 Or should I say secret Santa? 755 00:36:44,312 --> 00:36:45,640 What are you talking about? 756 00:36:46,424 --> 00:36:48,690 You know what kind of music I like 757 00:36:49,076 --> 00:36:52,041 and Allison's stories about Christmas as a kid. 758 00:36:52,609 --> 00:36:54,947 And you've probably seen Fargo search the web 759 00:36:54,948 --> 00:36:57,297 a million times for his lunch box. 760 00:36:57,431 --> 00:36:58,339 Go away. 761 00:36:58,340 --> 00:37:01,434 But one thing that just didn't fit... 762 00:37:02,358 --> 00:37:04,055 Was that you hate Christmas. 763 00:37:05,706 --> 00:37:07,194 But you don't, do you? 764 00:37:12,066 --> 00:37:13,943 When I was a kid, 765 00:37:14,436 --> 00:37:18,291 my favorite thing to do was to give something special 766 00:37:18,760 --> 00:37:22,734 to my brothers and just watch them light up 767 00:37:22,735 --> 00:37:24,213 when they opened their gifts. 768 00:37:25,444 --> 00:37:26,979 Okay, so... 769 00:37:28,198 --> 00:37:29,834 So now... 770 00:37:32,356 --> 00:37:34,876 They're all in the service in harm's way. 771 00:37:37,680 --> 00:37:39,789 We haven't spent Christmas together in years. 772 00:37:43,301 --> 00:37:46,564 Well, I'm glad that at least we get to spend it together. 773 00:37:49,972 --> 00:37:50,947 Yeah, me too. 774 00:37:53,728 --> 00:37:55,199 So what did you get for my dad? 775 00:37:55,887 --> 00:37:56,963 He was tough. 776 00:37:57,616 --> 00:37:59,465 But I, uh... I think I nailed it. 777 00:37:59,466 --> 00:38:00,346 Really? 778 00:38:10,312 --> 00:38:11,823 Yeah. All right. 779 00:38:21,937 --> 00:38:23,519 How was your flight? 780 00:38:23,520 --> 00:38:26,235 Bumpy. Yeah, so, Henry, uh... 781 00:38:26,767 --> 00:38:28,957 - Are we bigger? - Back to normal. 782 00:38:28,958 --> 00:38:32,258 - Oh, great. - Uh, not quite. 783 00:38:33,400 --> 00:38:36,006 Part of your crystal still seems to be up there. 784 00:38:36,007 --> 00:38:37,586 Will you look at that? 785 00:38:43,195 --> 00:38:45,011 It's snowing. 786 00:38:47,653 --> 00:38:50,097 The rapid expansion must have cooled the moisture 787 00:38:50,098 --> 00:38:50,943 in our atmosphere. 788 00:38:50,944 --> 00:38:53,725 Henry, Henry, it's snowing. 789 00:38:54,091 --> 00:38:54,928 It's snowing. 790 00:39:01,717 --> 00:39:04,550 Hi, uh, we haven't met. I'm... 791 00:39:04,551 --> 00:39:06,774 - Jack Carter. - Yeah. 792 00:39:07,123 --> 00:39:08,847 Holiday to remember, huh? 793 00:39:08,848 --> 00:39:11,138 Uh, even by Eureka's standards. 794 00:39:12,118 --> 00:39:14,545 You're supposed to be with your family. 795 00:39:14,915 --> 00:39:15,747 Yeah. 796 00:39:16,343 --> 00:39:18,222 Yeah, I-I was. 797 00:39:19,766 --> 00:39:21,698 I'm glad it all worked out for you, then. 798 00:39:28,584 --> 00:39:30,583 - Cagey bugger. - Beg your pardon? 799 00:39:30,584 --> 00:39:32,305 I'm onto y now. 800 00:39:33,566 --> 00:39:35,238 Let's you and me have a sit-down. 801 00:39:35,239 --> 00:39:36,798 I got a lot of questions. 802 00:39:36,799 --> 00:39:38,167 Well, I'm afraid you're gonna have to keep them, 803 00:39:38,168 --> 00:39:40,119 because I've got an errand to run. 804 00:39:41,427 --> 00:39:42,551 You can't leave. 805 00:39:42,552 --> 00:39:44,159 I finally found you. 806 00:39:44,160 --> 00:39:47,646 I'm not quite sure what you mean, but don't worry. 807 00:39:47,892 --> 00:39:50,597 I'll be back... same time next year. 808 00:40:04,992 --> 00:40:05,951 Sheriff Carter? 809 00:40:06,740 --> 00:40:08,781 Please tell me that you're not suggesting 810 00:40:08,782 --> 00:40:11,198 that this Drummer dude is Santa. 811 00:40:11,451 --> 00:40:13,424 Oh, I'm just sharing the story. 812 00:40:13,425 --> 00:40:15,475 You guys can believe what you want. 813 00:40:16,170 --> 00:40:19,176 - Was any of that true? - All of it. 814 00:40:19,551 --> 00:40:21,852 But here's the absolute truth. 815 00:40:22,182 --> 00:40:23,367 Spending the holidays 816 00:40:23,368 --> 00:40:25,378 with friends and family in Eureka... 817 00:40:26,975 --> 00:40:28,505 That's the best gift of all. 818 00:40:30,150 --> 00:40:32,255 Wow, man, way too sappy. 819 00:40:32,551 --> 00:40:34,522 Seriously. I got a cavity. 820 00:40:36,006 --> 00:40:37,955 Yeah, but, uh, it's a pretty decent story, dude. 821 00:40:37,956 --> 00:40:38,795 Thanks. 822 00:40:42,436 --> 00:40:44,485 - Thanks, sheriff. - Thank you. 823 00:40:53,278 --> 00:40:56,770 We live in a community where every day 824 00:40:56,771 --> 00:40:59,257 we are presented with, um... 825 00:41:00,373 --> 00:41:02,559 Unique challenges. 826 00:41:02,886 --> 00:41:05,686 But today let's remember 827 00:41:05,687 --> 00:41:09,628 and rejoice at how wonderful it is to be alive 828 00:41:09,629 --> 00:41:13,039 and how lucky we are to be together. 829 00:41:13,040 --> 00:41:16,875 - Hear, hear. - Cheers. 830 00:41:16,876 --> 00:41:17,835 What is that? 831 00:41:20,609 --> 00:41:21,784 I don't know. 832 00:41:22,028 --> 00:41:23,095 You better open it. 833 00:41:38,055 --> 00:41:38,931 What do you think? 834 00:41:42,057 --> 00:41:43,183 It's perfect. 835 00:41:45,308 --> 00:41:47,450 You know, we can probably make it home 836 00:41:47,451 --> 00:41:49,076 if you still want to go. 837 00:41:53,034 --> 00:41:54,091 We are home. 838 00:41:58,703 --> 00:42:00,135 Merry Christmas, dad. 839 00:42:00,413 --> 00:42:01,546 Merry Christmas. 840 00:42:01,746 --> 00:42:11,946 Sync by YYeTs.net Corrected by Addic7ed.com www.addic7ed.com