All language subtitles for Shoelaces For Christmas [2018]

She did come here.

Where did you get that sweater?

My mom made it.

It was a present.

Next time she decides to make you a
sweater, tell her you're violently

to it.

Homemade sweaters are like elephants.

It's okay to look at them, but you never
want to own one.

You're new.

Hannah's just trying to help.

You can thank me later.

What was that girl's name?

Who cares?

Did you see her hair?

That wasn't a haircut. It was a cry for
help.

Have you seen him?

Uh, yes.

Invite him. I want this to be our best
Christmas party ever.

It will be.

Hey, princess.

New ride?

I am not a princess.

You didn't used to hate being called a
princess.

I'm a little old for it, don't you
think?

Dads always think their daughters are
princesses.

They also think they're marrying Prince
Charming.

That'd be really expensive.

Princess.

You need to be back from Hannah's by
eight.

Why so early?

We have to plan our annual Christmas
soiree.

Mom's way behind at putting up the
decorations. It's next week.

Your mother has had other things to do.

She knows how important this is.

Eight o 'clock.

What's wrong?

We're not changing the phone plan again,
are we?

Where was that girl from again?

I don't know. She just moved here.

Speaking of new people, his name is
Mike.

something, so I invited him. Good.

Madison Wilson?

No, that girl's so fake Barbie's
jealous.

And sweater girl is off.

I just want this to be our best
Christmas party ever, and I'm working on

us some killer sparkle ankle boots.

Girl, we are taking Paris by storm.

Check this out.

Your ticket to Paris.

My dad's giving it to me for Christmas,
he promised, but I just want it now.

Well, what if something happens and he
doesn't?

Then I'll just divorce him. You can't
divorce your own father. Then I'll sue

him. He's a lawyer.

Whatever. I just don't want to wait.

Well, I'm still trying to talk my mom
into coming with us.

I wish we could just go alone.

My mom is the last person on earth I'd
want to come with us. She's so boring

she won't even want to go to any of the
shows.

I just need mine for her American
Express.

Did you see his eyes?

All I see is biceps.

That's one fine specimen.

Oh, what about Heather Simpson?

Do you still hate her?

Um, no, but I don't like being around
her.

Me too.

If I needed to charge my phone.

I didn't plug her life support.

Remind me not to make you mad.

Don't worry.

I can always count on you.

Friends forever.

Oh, jeez, I'm late.

You just got here.

Oh, my dad is having this, like, lame
family meeting.

About what?

Who knows? I just hope he's not changing
our cell phone plan again.

Well, call me if you can.

Okay.

How long is this gonna take?

I failed to send out party invitations.

We need to talk.

Come on.

Come on. Sit down.

There's something we need to tell you.

You're... Your dad's having a hard time
with this.

I don't know if you've noticed, but he's
been home a lot.

I thought he was, you know, just left in
work.

No, honey, he's been helping me.

Helping with what?

Your mother has been undergoing
chemotherapy.

Why didn't you tell us?

I thought you'd notice that my hair was
spinning in the back.

It has.

You never notice anything.

Yeah, they do. What do you know?

Guys, we're telling you now.

But it doesn't matter because your
mother is done with the chemo.

For now.

For forever, hopefully.

I have to go to the hospital tomorrow
for surgery.

Are you going to die?

We're all going to die, sweetheart. But
I'm trying to avoid that right now.

That's why your mother's been so weak.

What about the Christmas party?

We always do it here. You do the best
decorations.

You're worried about Christmas party
decorations?

No.

I just... We've already invited
everybody.

I thought you still had to send out the
invitations.

I know the party's important to you.

It's not that important.

It's all right, Vince.

You probably don't want people around
anyway.

Hannah's mother and I discussed having
the party at their place.

Yeah, that'll work.

I know this doesn't fit your plans.

But it doesn't really fit ours either.

I'll bring you over tomorrow after
lunch.

The doctor thinks she'll be able to have
visitors by then.

Dr. Forrest, dial 118, please. Dr.

Forrest, please dial 118.

It was a very complex procedure.

She's still in recovery.

She's going to need some rest for the
next couple of hours.

Spencer?

It's okay.

I'll be there. Thanks.

They need me at the courthouse.

I'll be back as soon as I can.

You heard the doctor.

She needs a rest.

Mom, how are you feeling?

I just woke up.

First in the room.

How do you feel?

Like I could sleep for ten days.

Sounds about right.

We do have one more procedure.

Are you up for it?

This one won't be as bad.

I promise.

Thank you.

So, there's more.

I guess so. It's not over. We've been
here all day. Do these people know what

they're doing?

Sarah, what's going on?

I just don't want Mom to have to go
through more... whatever stuff.

Keep your voice down.

She has cancer.

Would you think she'd be cured in one
day? How am I supposed to know how this

works? You know what?

You can go to the waiting room. Yeah,
okay.

It's okay, Spence.

No, it's not.

Got anything to munch on?

No. I don't.

Well,

somebody dropped you off.

What is it?

It's not a what.

It's a who.

Oh.

Are you lost?

No, I'm not lost. What is this place?

A family shelter.

I was at the hospital.

Are you hurt?

No. My mom was there, and I couldn't
stay because... Too much pain.

I'm Ruthie Grant.

Jennifer Miller.

What's the number?

Oh, what number?

Oh, you don't have to call anybody.

Well, how is she going to get home?

Fly? I'll walk.

I'm not letting anyone your age walk out
of here alone this time of night.

Daddy, I... Who is this?

Mr. Miller, this is Ruthie Grant at the
Safe Haven Family Shelter.

Yes.

Uh -huh.

Yeah, she's here.

Of course.

Okay.

I'll take you home in about an hour. An
hour?

Is that a problem?

Um, no.

Good.

We could use your help. We're actually
shorthanded tonight.

Help with what?

With the guests. That's what we do here.

Come on in.

But you have my phone.

Hey, thank you, Dad.

Did your old man throw you out?

What? No.

You got no place to live?

I have a place to live. I'm just, like,
helping here.

Really?

Is that what you call this?

Helping out?

You've washed a lot of dishes, have you?

That's because I have a dishwasher.

Yeah, so do we now.

It's you.

Oh, lighten up, love.

There's worse things than washing
dishes.

What are you in for?

In for?

I'm not in for nothing.

I help out here.

But you're not a lot of help at home,
are you?

I help.

Yeah. You help yourself.

What's your name?

Jennifer.

What's yours?

Vinegar Ben Comstock.

What kind of name is that? Vinegar?

Family name.

I come from a long line of fine juices
and sauces.

More like he's as sour as apple cider
vinegar.

How's it coming in here?

She's not a fast learner, if you know
what I'm saying.

It's not exactly something I want to
learn, so... We noticed that right off.

But neither were you, Ben, when you
first came here. Yeah, but I was better

this. Oh, yeah, let's make sure no one
sees this picture.

I gotta go before something happens. My
meals were not cut out for this.

I'm a few minutes out.

Wait for me.

Wait.

Hey, you can't just walk out.

Look at this. It's a parade edition.

You're going to leave me. I don't like
you. I don't like you at all.

I'm Jennifer.

How old are you?

Well, it was nice talking to you and the
wall.

Well?

Who's that?

Her name's Chloe.

She doesn't say much.

Doesn't say anything.

Hasn't since she got here.

Where's her family?

Just her and her mother.

Come on.

Well, much obliged for your help.

No, it wasn't much.

You can say that again.

But you can't. So just try to be normal
and say thank you.

You know, it's odd. Every time you open
your mouth, Ruthie, some idiot starts

talking. And you're stupider than a box
of hammers.

We do love each other around here.

I can see that.

Come on.

Night, Ruthie.

Night.

Girl, whatever your name was.

Morning,

beautiful. What time is it?

Six.

In the morning?

I wanted to talk to you before I pick up
your mom.

The procedures are complete.

Now we wait to see if they work.

It's going to take a lot more time,
isn't it?

You should have realized that before you
had a meltdown.

I didn't mean to say all those things. I
was just... Blindsided.

Yeah.

We all are.

But this is going to be hardest on your
mother.

I know.

But my main concern is you.

Me?

I'm not sick.

No.

But you're immature for a 17 -year -old.

And you don't take responsibility.

I take responsibility.

For one thing, I stay on top of cold
weather layering trend to make sure I

catch a cold.

What?

Nothing.

Your mother is sick.

Do you get that?

Yeah.

When you were younger, you two were so
close.

And now you're so wrapped up in
yourself, you don't even notice what's

in your own home.

Yesterday, you got angry. You ran out.
You didn't tell a soul where you were

going.

Ended up at a homeless shelter in the
middle of the night.

You call that responsible?

Not really.

Not at all.

There are going to be some changes.

What changes?

You're going to start helping around
here.

What do you mean? I do stuff.

You do things for yourself.

You don't do anything for anybody else.

You never have.

I'm talking about being adult
responsible.

I can do that. I know.

When you set your mind to something, you
can do whatever you want.

So, I'm going to let you prove it.

How? The trip to Europe.

No, you promised.

If... You go.

You're going to earn it.

You're going to start spending your
afternoons helping your mother while she

recovers.

You're going to help out at the shelter,
too.

And you're going to be nice to your
little brother.

I'm nice to the little twerp.

Nicer than he deserves.

What about Paris?

We go in January. You know that's when
all the big fashion shows are.

That trip all depends on how responsible
you are before January.

I'll meet with Ruthie, and we'll see how
you've done.

You promised I could go.

And you still can, if your mother gets
better.

And you do everything I just said.

That all just comes down to one thing.

What? You.

You start now.

Do the laundry before you go to the
shelter this afternoon.

The shelter? I can't. The Christmas
party's tonight. I don't know what I'm

wearing. I need time to figure that out.

I don't think anybody at the shelter is
going to care what you wear.

But I've been planning this party for
weeks. It's only to put up the

decorations. You haven't planned
anything.

Your mother has.

The shelter closes at 8.

Maybe you can still get to the party
before everyone leaves.

I'm not helpless. I know, I just... You
just think that I am.

I'm worried about you.

You always do.

But if I don't do some things on my own,
I won't be any help around here.

You can't do everything.

That's why I want Jennifer to help you.

She helps.

Sometimes. My point.

Exactly.

You've done everything for all of us all
of the time.

That's what moms do.

I know.

But the situation has changed.

Let us take care of you for a little
while.

I love you.

I love you, too.

You're already home?

Of course.

Are you... I'm fine.

You excited about the party?

Yeah, if I get to go.

I have to work at the shelter today.

You volunteered at the shelter?

Oh, honey, I'm so proud of you.

You know, I'm just... Helping with the
kids and stuff.

That's wonderful.

You have no idea how many times I have
prayed that you would learn the joy of

serving.

And you did the laundry.

But didn't Dad tell you? What's come
over you?

A whole lot of orders.

I helped her. Really?

Yeah. Supermodel here doesn't know the
difference between wash and spin cycle.

I knew how to do it. It's just been a
while, okay? You've never done it.

Bogart knows more about it than you do.

Well, he's in the laundry room more than
I am. His feeding dish is in there.

Besides, it's not a big deal.

Well, it is to me.

Did you know that your daughter
volunteered at the shelter?

So -so.

Can I get a ride downtown after school?

No. I have a deposition this afternoon.

Take the bus.

The bus? What bus?

At the bus stop.

That's why they call them that.

By the blue sign.

What blue signs?

The ones with little pictures of buses
on them. Oh, right.

I heard that the new boy in school is
going to be at the party.

Mike, is it?

How did you know about Mike?

Anna's mom mentioned it on the phone.

My dad has me working this stupid job
after school.

You can't. We have to decorate.

Do the best you can. I'm sorry. I gotta
go.

What is so important?

Everyone's been tweeting about this
party.

Tell them I got a job, kind of. What
job? Where?

Just make sure everyone knows that it's
at your place. I gotta go. I'm gonna

miss the bus.

The school buses aren't running anymore.

Not that kind of bus!

What other kinds are there?

Oh, good. You made it.

Barely. Kitchen?

Here's an apron. I don't want you to
ruin your school clothes.

Wash or dry?

Neither. You're going to be serving
supper to our guests tonight.

Guests?

The shelter isn't permanent.

When they can do better, they move on.

At least that's the hope.

But until that happens, the women and
children here are our guests.

Today we're having soup.

One ladle per customer.

Children get half.

If they eat it all, they can come back
for a second.

Good afternoon, Ruthie, love.

Oh, no.

Not you again.

How come you're back?

Ruthie slipped a coin.

I lost.

We all lost. You want to get a selfie
with your ladle? Wouldn't that be nice

all your friends?

There you are.

That's nice.

Who's next?

That's delicious.

Yeah.

Oh, Chloe, you're back.

You want some soup? It's really good.

She doesn't talk.

I know.

I hope that doesn't upset you.

Oh, no. I'm sure my dad... Wishes I
didn't talk.

How old's Chloe?

Eight next February.

She's small for her age.

Probably because all the time they spent
on the street.

Hasn't uttered a single syllable since
she got here.

But they're better now?

Well, they're off the street.

Mom's in rehab, part of our intervention
program.

You know, I am surprised you came back.

Me too.

I was wondering

if you were going to show up.

It looks great.

Good turnout?

Pretty good.

Why are you still wearing your school
clothes?

I did not have time to change.

Doesn't matter. Hey, Matt, can you take
this for me? Thanks. It doesn't matter?

Who are you and what have you done with
the Jennifer that I know?

I just didn't have time to change and
I'm tired from... Yeah.

I think you look fine.

I was afraid you weren't coming to your
own Christmas party.

You were?

Well, I wanted to thank you for inviting
me.

You want to dance?

Me?

Yeah.

Wearing this.

Yeah, you look great.

Also, I gotta leave here pretty soon.

Oh, it's Mike Breckenridge, by the way.

Oh, right.

Jennifer Miller.

Nice to meet you, Jennifer.

Mike, where did you put my purse?

Um, it's in the truck behind the seat.

I brought my little fitzer along, too. I
hope that's okay.

Yeah, sure. It's fine.

Hey.

You two know each other?

Sort of.

Uh, yeah.

Hi.

Come on.

Charlie is your sister.

Yeah, yeah.

It's been hard for her, starting at a
new school.

I guess some of the girls can be pretty
mean.

Hannah said you two are going to Europe?

Paris. At least I hope so.

Wow, that sounds pretty amazing.

Yeah, I've wanted to go there since I
was a kid. Go see all the famous fashion

designers unveil their new lines.

Is that what you want to be, as a
fashion designer?

Yeah, it's my dream.

Well, it's good to have a dream.

Oh, wow, I gotta go. I have work
tomorrow.

Oh, you have a job?

Yeah, I mean, some of us gotta work.

Oh, wow, I'm so sorry. I did not mean it
like the way it... No, it's fine.

I have a job.

Oh, well, I bet it's way cooler than
mine.

I doubt it.

What do you do?

Well, my family owns a construction
company, so, you know, we do all kinds

jobs. But right now we're getting ready
to decorate the parks for Christmas.

That's nice.

Thanks for the dance.

Yeah. Hey, tell Carly I said thanks.

For what?

For being nice to me.

She's always nice.

Besides, from what I hear, sounds like
everybody wants to be your friend.

See ya.

Did the best I could with the
decorations.

You did the decorations?

Your mother's waiting to hear all the
details.

Did you have a good time?

Yeah, I had a good time.

Really good.

So Mike did make it.

Geez, did Mom tell everybody?

I don't think the mailman knows you.

There was a little old farmer and a
little old woman in his life.

She was happily together with the little
girl and the black cat.

Ooh, nice.

And you?

Amazing. And you?

Perfect.

What? You think you're something special
now, right? Oh, come on.

Give him a chance.

He's proud of you. He's neater than you.

Slow down a bit. Look at you.

Hurley.

I just wanted to talk.

Thank you.

Oh, look how little you were.

It goes by so fast.

The world can be a beautiful place.

You just have to slow down and enjoy it.

And each other.

That's what's important.

Family.

Are you going to be okay?

I hope so.

Yeah, I'll be back to my old self by the
end of the year.

Which reminds me, if you'd like, you can
invite a friend over for dinner this

Sunday. Oh, I was just telling Jennifer
that she could invite someone for

Sunday.

You sure?

Why not?

We have to eat that turkey I bought for
the Thanksgiving dinner we never had.

I have an appointment with Ruthie this
week.

What's she going to tell me?

Whatever you ask her.

You going over today?

Yeah, I have two tests and a paper due
tomorrow.

I don't know if I'll have the time.

Aw, two tests and a paper.

It's up to you.

I'll be there.

Hello? What are you doing?

Just getting ready to go to work.

That's all you do. I hope you're working
on something amazing for Paris.

Yeah, I am, sort of.

Have you seen Chrissy's pants yet? She
looked like she had one of those

inflatable kid slides in her back
pocket.

Look out!

Man overboard!

I gotta go.

Call me this weekend, please.

Okay, I'll try.

They sure love when you read to them.

Okay. Only one story today. I have
schoolwork to do.

So, which story?

No.

How about a new story?

Called The Princess Who Never Talked.

Never heard of that one.

Did somebody cut out her tongue?

No, no one cut out her tongue.

Cut off her head with a lightsaber? No
lightsaber.

Cut off her... No one cut... Cut
anything off.

She just didn't talk.

Probably swallowed her tongue.

But once, a very long time ago, there
was a little

princess.

She had everything a princess could
want.

A pony, all the good things to eat,
beautiful clothes.

And... A mother and a father who loved
her very much.

One day, the little princess went to her
window and she saw a beautiful

rainbow.

It was so beautiful that she couldn't
stop staring at it.

When her mother, the queen, came in, she
asked what she was looking at, but...

The little girl was so entranced, she
didn't say a word.

When her father, the king, came in and
he asked for a hug, she

still didn't say anything.

So why?

Why do you think Princess never talked?

Because somebody did cut out her tongue.

No.

Because she didn't need to.

Because sometimes the world is so
beautiful that it doesn't need

us to tell each other that it is.

It just is.

The end.

Wow, was that story in the book?

No, I just thought it might make someone
feel like, you know, part of the group.

I believe you're right.

Do you have any chocolate?

Girl, you can ask me for anything but my
chocolate.

Besides, I don't have enough for
everybody.

I don't need much, just a little bit.

Just a little bit.

Thank you.

Perfect.

You look very nice today.

Almost like a princess.

Did you like my story?

Well, I brought us some chocolate. Do
you want to share?

Oh, hey.

Yeah.

So, um... Are you excited for Christmas?

What do you want?

Okay, well, I, um, I gotta go do some
schoolwork, but I'll be back tomorrow.

Don't feel bad.

No, it's not bad. I just...

I'm so lonely.

She's warmed up to you more than anyone.

I just wish I could help somehow.

You have.

Honey, you have.

Ooh, this one's going in my office.

Oh,

Hannah's mom called.

She's changed her schedule so that she
can go with you to Paris.

That'll make Dad happy anyway.

Jennifer's made quite an impression at
the shelter.

That's wonderful.

Did Ruthie say that I was responsible?

Better. She said that you're involved.

She did.

Involved. Sounds like a burglary charge.

It's a little more positive than that.

Oh, Spence, did you bring up the
decorations?

On my way.

Come on.

Whoa. Mom's shirt doesn't have a lot of
these. I didn't realize how much work it

was to decorate.

Well, you know how much she loves
Christmas.

Yeah.

Do you remember when Mom and I used to
do these?

Sure.

Well, wait, can I take some of them?

What are you going to do with them?

I have an idea for someone else.

I have a lot of homework to do.

What about the rest of the decorations?

I'm busy, Nate. Get lost.

Have time for a visitor?

Sorry, I have a lot of homework.

Okay.

I'll tell him.

Him?

Yeah, Jennifer helped decorate.

Oh, Mike was just telling you about the
Christmas party. He really enjoyed

himself.

I'm glad.

We're decorating a park that's pretty
close to you, actually, and I thought

that... Maybe you would like to join me.
Really?

Sure.

Oh, wait.

Hang on a second.

So how are you adapting to school?

It's going great.

Yeah, I finally have a couple friends.

I'm ready for Christmas break, that's
for sure.

Ready.

Well, it was a pleasure to meet you. You
too.

Have fun.

I like your truck, by the way.

It's got personality.

Thanks.

I like that your family decorates hearts
for Christmas.

Yeah.

Yeah, we try to do it wherever we're
living.

Well, what made you choose this one?

I don't know.

Just thought it was nice.

It was a good choice.

What's wrong?

Well, there's something that I wanted to
ask you.

What?

You remember how I told you that my
sister's been made fun of since we moved

here?

And how hard it's been for her?

Yeah.

At first, she didn't know anybody's
name, but now she does.

And I told her she must be wrong.

She wasn't.

It was you?

I was one of the group.

Why would you do that?

It's kind of hard to explain.

The stupidity would fit, but it's more
than that. Look, I've spent so

much time thinking about myself, what
would make me look good and who the

popular kids were, so I could hang out
with them.

So now that I've spent time helping
people, helping people who really need

it's changed my thinking.

Really?

Yeah, I've...

I've tried to apologize to Carly more
than once, but every time I get close,

just takes off in another direction.

Maybe you could talk to her for me?

Yeah, I can.

Wouldn't it be better coming from you?

She'd stay long enough to listen.

Look, this is up.

Really bad timing.

But my mom said that I could have guests
at Sunday dinner, and I... I

wanted to invite you.

But after what I just told you, I... I
don't think you want to see me again.

I don't know what to think.

But I can't this Sunday. I'm spending
the day at my grandma's.

Sure.

Um, I gotta get going.

I'll leave the box with you.

Hey, wait!

You need a ride.

I'll take you back.

Is this all there is, or is there
somewhere else you store the food?

Just here.

Can't you go to the store?

Everything we get is donated.

Everything? Mm -hmm.

It'd be nice to get what we need at the
supermarket, but we only get what people

give us out of the kindness of their
hearts.

Maybe something will show up soon.

I hope you're right.

Maybe I can help.

Thanks, guys. Really appreciate it.

It's a miracle.

Just Facebook and Instagram.

I know a lot of kids.

I can see that.

How long have you been there?

I brought something I think you might
like.

I used to love playing with these when I
was a kid.

I know.

Just like on the wall, huh?

Well, you want to make them?

Well, not the ones on the wall.

Some of your own.

Don't miss your bus.

Oh, right.

We'll do more, just not now.

Well, you want me to read you a story
when I come back?

All right, which story?

The princess who never talks.

Okay, well, maybe you and I can make
dresses for the princess to go with the

story.

Bye.

She doesn't talk, huh?

No, but she communicates just fine.

Isn't that the truth?

You know, I think she will eventually
talk.

Oh, by the way, the Stevens family found
a place where they're going to be

moving. I didn't know that.

Yeah. Just as you get to know the kid,
they're gone.

Eventually they all move on.

So you got to make sure that the time
you have with them counts.

Anyway, thank you so much for getting
those donations.

Helped a lot.

And you're really good at it.

Thanks. Thank you. Have a good one.

I don't know.

It'll come.

Hannah's mom called.

Hannah's already buying clothes for
Paris. What about you?

Not yet.

Would you want to go with me?

I'd love that.

Just give me a few days to catch my
breath.

Who's that?

Vinegar Ben.

Vinegar who?

Vinegar Ben Comstock.

He helps at the shelter.

We met my first night.

He looks kind of different.

Yeah.

There's a lot of different things about
him, but... He's nice.

Once you get to know him.

Like you.

You're changing.

I like it.

Go ahead to the shelter, okay?

I'll finish up here.

What are you doing?

On my way to work. I never see you.

Mike's been asking about you.

What'd he say?

I don't know. Something about your work.

Why would he care?

That's just what I said.

But he's so hot, it didn't matter.

Okay, I gotta go.

Call me this weekend.

Please.

Okay.

Oh, it's easy. Just draw a Christmas
tree.

Yeah, that's great.

It almost looks like there could be a
turkey hiding behind it.

Do you like turkey?

Yeah.

Well, my mom makes the best turkey in
the world.

Keep drawing. I'll be right back.

Ruthie. My mom said I could invite
someone for Sunday dinner, and I wanted

invite Chloe.

Oh, uh, Charlotte's who you need to ask.

Okay.

You play so well.

Fifteen years.

Every day, four hours.

I was going to be a concert pianist.

Sounds like you already are.

Far from it.

I let my addiction get in the way of my
training.

Chloe hasn't done anything like this in
a very long time.

The past two years, I hardly even knew
she was around most of the time.

What about Chloe's dad? Can he help?

No, he left before she was born.

My mom said that I could invite some
friends to Sunday dinner, and

I'd like to invite you and Chloe.

Oh.

Well, I don't know your family.

I know it's really sudden, but would you
at least consider it?

It's very kind.

Would you excuse me a moment?

Hi. We appreciate your donation.

I heard you needed some food.

You know those two?

I know the taller ones.

So then you know how caring she is.

I'm starting to.

Thank you. Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Chloe can go if you want.

I can't, but I very much appreciate the
invitation.

Of course.

I'd like to meet your father.

Sure. And Jennifer, thank you.

It's been a very long time since
anyone's cared about us, let alone

anywhere.

So, Chloe, do you want to come to my
house

on Sunday for dinner?

It'll be really good.

And if you don't like it, I'll take you
right back.

Promise. I think you'd like it,
sweetheart.

All right.

It's a date.

Going to the shelter?

Mm -hmm. I'm glad to have you home.

I love seeing you more.

Will you help me set the table?

Yeah.

You know,

You said that I could invite someone for
dinner.

Yes.

I invited somebody.

Mike! No, that didn't really work out.
This is a different friend.

Who?

Her name's Chloe.

From school?

From the shelter.

She volunteers with you?

No, she's a guest there.

Like Vinegar Bill?

Vinegar Ben, and no, he works there.

Chloe's almost eight.

Oh, I see.

And she doesn't talk.

Why? I don't know.

But she hasn't for a long time.

That's so sad.

What about her mom?

I invited her too, but I feel like she
thought that she was imposing.

She does want to meet Dad, though.

You and Dad can pick her up. I will need
help setting up that morning, though.

Okay.

Thank you.

Thank you.

I can't believe December is halfway
over.

We haven't even put up the tree yet.

Do you realize Christmas is the only
time of year you get to sit in front of

dead tree and eat candy out of your
socks?

No, I did not, but thank you for
sharing.

Hey, come here.

Look. You're the super wiz in the
family.

So you've noticed.

I really want to make this Christmas
perfect.

Okay? Especially for Mom.

What'd she need?

Help with the decorations.

Already on it.

Wow. Impressive.

See what you learn when you don't spend
all your time looking in the mirror?

I'm gonna pretend you didn't say that.

So, we are putting up the tree. Yeah.
Want to help?

What do you think?

The tree.

It's beautiful.

Thank you, guys.

Look at you.

I could finally wear my headscarf a
little differently.

Turkey smells good.

Double gobble.

You do know we're only having one little
girl over for dinner, right?

Give it on sale.

Besides, you love turkey leftovers.
Yeah, I'll be eating them till

Day.

It's time, Daddy.

Hi.

Spencer Miller.

How do you do?

Jennifer is very excited to have Chloe
join us.

Thank you so much for inviting her.

You sure you don't want to come?

My wife is cooking a turkey the size of
West Virginia.

No, thank you.

I'm going to stay and help Ruthie today.

Sort of a new tradition for me.

Chloe, wait till you see what we have at
our house.

My mom's been cooking all day.

Hi.

All right, well, we'll have her back by
nine.

Oh, sounds good. Have a wonderful time.

Come on. I can't wait to show you the
tree and all of our decorations.

This dog is so cute.

It must be Chloe.

Chloe, this is my mom.

Very nice to meet you.

Let's eat.

Down, boy.

See what we're having?

Isn't the turkey nude?

Everybody ready?

Sven?

Dear Lord, we're grateful for this
Christmas season and for friends like

Who have come to share this meal with
us.

And prayers for good health.

Amen.

Amen.

Who's ready for potatoes?

Who's ready?

So, Chloe.

What do you want for Christmas,
sweetheart?

Shoe laces?

Who said she didn't talk? Quiet.

Chloe, what do you want, honey?

Just shoe laces.

What about a new pair of shoes to go
with them?

A new doll?

You only want shoe laces.

Be back before dark. No, we will.

I just want to shower or something.

I'm getting cold.

Come on, let's go.

This is a secret place.

Secret?

It's where I come to be alone, figure
things out.

Do you have a special place?

No.

Well, from now on, this can be yours,
too.

If you want it to be.

Thanks.

Oh, that's the first thing a boy ever
gave me.

He moved away and it didn't feel right
to keep wearing it, so I brought it

Kind of like a secret treasure.

Understand?

I think so.

You know,

it just doesn't feel right having
shoelaces when my new best friend

Have a nice Sunday dinner.

You could say we had a memorable one.
Well, I wouldn't say that. Yeah, because

you weren't there.

They meant they liked it, you old duffel
head.

And how about the little one? Did she
have a good time?

Yeah. Right, Chloe?

Uh -huh.

Did she just... Chloe.

Your mom will be so happy.

Charlotte, they're back.

How did you get her? I didn't. It was my
mom. She just asked her what she wanted

for Christmas.

Hey.

Did you have fun, baby?

Yeah. And now we have a special thing.

Don't be.

Chloe.

How did this happen?

My mom just asked her what she wanted
for Christmas.

Thank you. Thank you, Jennifer. Thank
you, thank you, thank you.

You're welcome, but it was my mom.

Thank your mother for me.

I will.

What did you think she wanted?

She just said, too late.

We were on the street for so long, and I
should have that beautiful backpack

to carry what little there was.

I used her shoelaces to hold it
together. I didn't get more because I

didn't think about it.

She didn't say a word.

Okay.

Oh, my God. Mother doesn't give their
child shoelaces.

You're giving her so much more than
shoelaces.

You're giving her a new start.

A new you.

I'm trying.

That's more than I ever did before I met
you and Chloe.

Thoughtful of you to take her to help
make Christmas cookies.

She can't wait. It's all she talked
about.

Yeah, she's been talking a lot more,
huh?

I'll say.

And she's playing with the other kid.

Another first.

She's going to need a coat. It's as cold
as the North Pole out there.

Oh, I'll take care of that.

All right, let's go. We have a lot of
Christmas cookies to make.

Bye, lady.

My mom is so excited to see you.

We need to test them.

No, you need to froth them.

But, Mom, we don't have this many
neighbors.

Well, I want to send some back with
Chloe for the kids at the shelter.

There's enough here for every kid in
town.

Here, try these, Chloe.

Who's that?

Someone I need to talk to.

Coming over tonight.

Mike?

Not exactly.

Thank you for coming.

I can't stay long.

I know.

Come sit for a minute, okay?

Look, what I did was wrong.

I'm sorry for the way I treated you.

Mike told me.

Well, then why wouldn't you talk to me?
I didn't believe him.

Besides, every time I run into Hannah...
Yeah, I get it.

Mother reminded me we gotta get on the
stick or all of the rooms will be gone

Paris.

What is the loser doing here?

Hannah! No, I found out that you ditched
me for a bunch of homeless geezers, and

now her?

Hannah, why don't you try to look around
and see past your ego for once?

Carly's my friend, or at least I want
her to be.

Why?

Her brother thinks he's too good for us.
And all this time, I thought you were

doing something actually meaningful for
our trip. Hannah, we've been friends for

a long time.

But you just don't get it.

There are people and things that are
more important than you.

Call me when you figure that out.

Why is she like that?

Same reason I was.

She just doesn't understand.

I don't know why I ever wanted to be
friends with her.

I wondered that too.

So, do you forgive me?

After what just happened, I'd feel
guilty if I didn't.

I better go.

Well, thanks for coming over.

I can do that, sweetie.

I heard about what happened.

Yeah. Well, Hannah and I have been
drifting apart. It just took me a while

realize it.

Well, there's someone here to feed you.

Carly came back?

No.

Same family, though.

Mike.

I didn't know you were coming.

I should have called first, but I didn't
because I wasn't sure if you really

wanted to see me again.

Then Carly told me what happened.

I'm glad she did.

Well, I wanted to thank you.

You know, for what you did.

Ever since we moved here, I just wanted
her to fit in and be happy.

And thanks to you, I think she will now.

There's no need to thank me.

I think there is.

Dad says it's getting late. Dad says
it's getting late.

Okay.

Sorry about that.

I better go.

Okay. I'll let you out.

Thank you.

If not, we can get him to be your
father.

Well, it's official.

The state has confirmed that you and
Chloe will be relocating to an approved

location.

This soon?

Well, you've been here three months.

That's as long as anyone usually stays.

Oh.

I have a confession.

I may have gotten a little too involved
in your case.

Your sister found out you were here, and
we've been in touch since you arrived.

Marjorie called you?

She's very concerned.

Wanted to be updated on your progress.

Wanted to be sure that Chloe doesn't end
up back on the streets.

I understand.

How did she find us?

She's very persistent.

I'll give her that.

She called almost every homeless shelter
in three states looking for the two of

you.

I thought everyone had given up on us.

I didn't realize she wants you to come
and live with her and her family in

Cleveland until you get settled.

Of course, it's up to you, but the state
has approved.

And if it doesn't work out, there's
shelter there, too.

I have her number.

She'd really love to hear from you.

Thank you.

And one more thing.

When you and Chloe relocate, the state
requires that it be kept confidential.

The charter we're in is very specific.

To receive the kind of financial aid
that you've received, the resident's new

address must be kept anonymous.

I'm sorry.

When will we go?

This afternoon.

All arranged.

So soon? It's Christmas Eve.

And no one will know where we are?

No.

Chloe will be heartbroken.

How will someone else?

I love it.

That's great.

I'll get it.

Merry Christmas Eve.

Kind of a lame greeting.

That works for me.

How's your mom?

Oh, we're so waiting here.

Oh.

Merry Christmas.

You too, Mr. Miller.

Merry Christmas.

Yeah, Merry Christmas.

Well, I wanted you to have this.

Oh, you seem to like this.

What?

Oh, my gosh.

Wow, you shouldn't have spent so much.
Neither should you.

I could take it back and exchange it for
cash.

You exchange them, I'll exchange you.

Merry Christmas. Me too.

I like him.

Me too.

Have you worked things out with Hannah?
Yeah, she apologized to Carly, which

actually surprised me, and yeah, we're
good.

I know that we don't know about your
mother.

proud of you especially me you've done
everything you were asked to

do and so much more your ticket to paris

thanks

but uh i'm thinking i would

wait to go on the trip

Until we know what's going on with mom.

Okay. And then, I don't know, maybe you
could go with me.

Sweetheart, you would want me to go with
you?

Well, if we go... Hello?

This is Spencer.

Dr. Lewis.

Yeah.

Thank you.

It's gone.

Okay, Ray.

Meet him at the door. Make sure
everybody gets enough to eat. Hey, off

Oh, look who's here.

Just for you.

For me?

I think I'm going to save him.

You know, for all my holiday guests.

You have so many.

Your family not here?

Oh, they're coming later. I wanted to
get here early.

You guys are pretty busy, huh?

Mm -hmm. I was just seeing someone off.

Merry Christmas, Ruthie. What?

Just a little something my family wanted
you to have.

Oh, my.

We thought it'd fit you.

Oh, I love it.

World's kindest authority figure.

It should say world's bossiest authority
figure because, you know, you're bossy.

I'm not bossy. I just know what you
should be doing.

So, any news about your mom?

The Beth news.

We got a call from the doctor, and she's
cancer -free.

Hallelujah. Oh, my goodness.

So, where are Willie and Charlotte? I
have my present for them.

Um, uh, they're not here.

This will explain everything.

Dearest Jennifer, when you read this,
we'll be gone.

Ruthie will explain.

I'm so sorry we couldn't say goodbye.

But it's a fresh start for me and a
normal life for Chloe.

I want you to know how thankful I am for
you.

You helped Chloe more than you could
possibly know.

She loves you and your family so much.

Ruthie and I gave her different colored
shoelaces for Christmas.

She was so excited.

But then she said she only needed one
pair.

I didn't understand at first, but now I
do.

We love you, Jennifer, Chloe, and
Charlotte.

I don't understand.

Because they have just waited one day, I
didn't get a chance to say goodbye.

That's how it works.

The state requires that we keep their
record confidential.

I'm so sorry.

So there's no way to find them?

Only if they contact you.

But you'll still come around and help us
out, right? Every once in a while?

Come and keep me away.

This place is my second home.

Thank you for everything.

Hi.

What about me?

Thank you for something.

But, uh, no hug?

No. Maybe just a little one.

So much to do for other people, isn't
there?

Yeah, more than I ever realized.

Where's Chloe and your mom?

They're gone.

We won't see them again.

Well, ain't near a ladle soup.

We're having ham.

It's okay.

Your father can ladle anything.

She did come here.

She put the pear she didn't need on our
tree.

And she always said one pear was all she
wanted.

Mate, give me the box.

Hey, this could be a new Christmas
tradition.

It already is.

Yeah, shoelaces for Christmas.

Kind of lame, though.

Shoelaces?

It's what they stand for.

Keeping your shoes on.

More than that.

Now, anyway.

Whatever.

girls have fun and don't worry about us
we'll be just fine without you guys look

i got a lot of stuff planned for me dad
you do

hers huh how would that be pretty great

we're going to cleveland

Roll out that pencil, hang up the

mistletoe. Whoa, time is not sure you
feel

it everywhere.

It's like there's love to spare that
once the year matches.

We can't wait till the 25th. It's time
now for

the countdown to Christmas.

Red bow on evergreen. White light on

every street.

Everybody rocking through the jingle
bell.

We can't wait till the 25th. It's time
now

for the count. down the crib