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And that's why we celebrate Christmas.

It's the birth of Jesus Christ.

So, Christmas is Jesus' birthday?

That's right, baby girl.

You got it.

Where did Jesus live?

What?

He didn't really have a place to live, did he?

It's time to go to sleep now, baby.

I love you.

Let's say our prayers, okay?

Okay.

All right.

Dear Lord Jesus,

thank you for all your blessings.

You, Lord, are our provider.

We ask that you continue providing for us and keep us safe.

Oh God, we thank you that we have each other.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Amen.

Katy, come on, quit playing.

Come on now.

- But Momma! - You're gonna be late

for school.

- But Momma. - Jack is gonna

have breakfast for you when you get out there.

And always remember to thank him.

But Mom, I said I need a tablet for school.

What?

Hey Rose, you got a table.

Oh my gosh.

- Don't worry about it. - I can take care of this.

Are you sure?

I just need to dry her and put her hair up.

No problem.

Thank you, I gotta go earn a tablet.

Well then you better make nice.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

Hey, what can I get ya?

That's usually my line.

Cute, what can I get you?

Did somebody put a lump of coal in your stocking?

The only thing that's been in these stocking

the last few years has been sore feet.

What can I get ya?

Now see, that's funny.

Okay, give me the Santa Sunrise Special.

Anything else?

No thanks, Velma.

I grabbed the wrong name tag.

It's Rose.

Well, Rose, nice to meet you.

You too.

I'm Santa.

Of course you are.

Order up, Dot.

Coffee?

I'm only seven.

I see.

I had you pegged for at least eight.

Momma says I'm mature for my age.

How old are you?

I'm as old as Christmas.

Did you know Jesus?

No, no.

No, he was over in Bethlehem.

I was up there.

North.

Pole.

Long ways.

Do you visit everybody in the world?

Of course I do.

Everybody deserves something for Christmas.

I thought you had a list.

You know, a good list and a bad list.

Sure, I do.

But there just aren't that many kids

that are so bad I wouldn't visit 'em at Christmas.

They have to be pretty darn bad, don't you think?

Bye.

Bro, what is wrong with you?

Excuse me.

Not everybody believes in Santa Claus.

Nor do they need to.

Do you really feel like your little thing

of balancing of scales, if you're good, you get a gift,

if you're naughty, you don't get anything?

Is that working out for everybody?

More coffee, Santa?

- Excuse me. - No!

No, I don't think I can.

That's more of that Christmas spirit.

Look, I just came in here for breakfast,

spread a little Christmas cheer.

Wow and you're the professional?

I don't understand any of this.

Okay.

Rose is a special person around here.

And so is that little girl.

She's a single mom.

She can't buy groceries, much less Christmas presents.

Sugar?

Diet.

Listen, that little girl didn't choose this road.

When Rose came here, she wasn't looking for a job.

She wanted to wash dishes or clean,

anything it took to get Katy a meal.

One single meal.

Jack fed them both and gave Rose this job.

How does this happen?

Katy's a good kid.

She doesn't have Christmas.

A lot of kids don't.

You ever worked a farm?

Order up, Dot.

Coming.

You know, growing up when a fence was down,

my dad would fix it because if he didn't,

the cattle would get out.

You see, fences don't keep bad things out,

they keep good things in.

There ain't no bad kids, Santa.

There just aren't many fence menders.

Santa!

Merry Christmas.

I was going to mail it.

Dear Santa, thank you for talking to me today.

Mommy says I shouldn't believe in you,

but she's just sad, I think.

I wish she would believe in you.

Maybe she would be happy.

Believing in you makes me happy.

I am going to try to be extra good this year.

I wrote you a letter last year and mailed it,

but you didn't come.

Maybe you didn't get it.

Or maybe I was on the bad list.

That's why I wanted to give you this letter myself.

Now I know if you come, that I was a good girl.

But if you don't, I will know why.

Say hello to Mrs. Santa.

Do you have any children?

Love, Katy Elizabeth Yates.

P.S. I drew you a picture of what I want for Christmas.

I hope it's not too late.

Oh hey, Charley.

Dinner's almost ready.

I'll eat later.

Where are you going?

Where are you going?

Nancy, I can't do this anymore.

Do what?

Be Santa.

I'm no Santa.

Charley?

Santa!

Merry Christmas!

I am Santa Claus.

I'm Santa.

Mm-hm.

I'm serious, I'm Santa.

Well of course you are, Charley.

You have been ever since you joined

the Salvation Army 14 years ago.

No, Nanc.

No.

I mean, I really am Santa Claus.

Uh-huh.

All right, who's Santa?

He's the jolly old soul who's lives at the North Pole

who's got the really cute wife named Mrs. Claus.

He has tons of elves.

They make toys all year long.

He delivers them on Christmas Eve.

Aside from that, who's Santa?

All right, Santa spreads Christmas cheer.

He brings joy and laughter to the kids.

He triggers the most incredible,

incredible childhood memories in adults.

His face stops tears, Nanc.

He's a man put on this Earth for a little girl to believe in

when she's got nothing else going on.

And...

He brings presents.

Right.

Did you get everything you asked for for Christmas?

Not until I married you, Charley.

Case closed, I'm Santa.

I love you, Charley.

I bet you do now that you know who I really am.

Mom, I'm drowning!

You haven't even eaten yet,

and the bus is gonna be here any minute.

What are you doing with comb in there?

I'm drowning!

Oh, don't be so dramatic.

Okay, come on.

It's in my eyes.

Rose, he's here again and he asked for you.

Who?

Well, it ain't the Easter Bunny.

Can you take over here?

Can't, hun, I'm swamped.

Katy, we're late.

The bus is gonna be here any minute.

I'm gonna have breakfast for you outside.

Finish your hair.

Do not sit here and mess around.

Hey Rose.

Santa.

I'd like to Katy for just a little bit if you don't mind.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

You want some coffee?

That's right, you're only seven.

I like your hair.

I did it myself.

It's nice.

Did you read my letter?

Yes, I did.

It was wonderful, thank you.

Well, can you tell what list I'm on?

Katy, you've never been on the bad list.

Then why haven't you ever brought me anything?

Katy, why do you like to believe in me?

It makes me happy.

Yeah.

Did you ever get your mom something?

Flowers.

Was she happy?

Okay, is your mom happy even when you don't get her flowers?

Of course.

Okay.

That's joy, Katy.

You bring your mom joy,

just because you're you.

And Katy, I bring you something every year, too.

Joy?

That's right.

Katy, bus, baby.

Did you understand?

Uh-huh, you brought me happy thoughts every year.

Right.

Would you mind bringing me a toy this year?

What is that?

Look who came in.

Oh, good diversion.

Oh, he's looking at your paintings.

Here he comes.

He's coming.

Shut up.

Hey Jack.

Hey.

How are ya?

I'm doing just fine.

Back again for another one.

That makes three paintings.

- $200, right? - $200.

Great.

You sure that's $200?

Positive.

Okay, thank you very much.

- Thank you. - And he's cute.

Rose, why don't you let me tell everyone

that you're the artist?

Jack.

Everyone just wants to know

who paints those beautiful pictures.

You're sweet.

I know that.

Give me that money.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm all right.

I'm all right.

It just, it's so different here.

You knew it would be.

It's a small town, Charley.

It's not Cincinnati.

Are you happy here?

Yeah.

It's real, you know?

You miss the snow this time of year?

Yes, yeah.

Snow made it way easier to get my sleigh off the ground

that's for sure.

No, thank you.

I'm good, thank you.

You guys enjoy.

Alrighty.

Merry Christmas.

I love it when you say that.

Speaking of Christmas.

I got you covered.

Actually, I was wondering how Katy was.

Yeah.

Yeah, she's a tough one.

You know, she may be only seven years old,

but she ain't seven years old.

Smart?

Yeah but wise, you know?

And Nancy, I think she's trying

to reach out to me for something.

I think she needs something.

Every time I've tried to reach her, I failed.

Remind you of someone?

Maybe.

Want another fritter?

And so in closing tonight and in the spirit

of the Christmas season, I would remind you

of the word spoken by Jesus Christ himself

in the gospel of Matthew chapter 25.

He said for I was hungry and you gave me food.

I was thirsty and you gave me drink.

I was a stranger and you took me in.

I was naked and you clothed me.

I was sick and you visited me.

I was imprisoned and you came to me.

Then the righteous will answer Him saying,

Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you,

or thirsty and give you drink?

When did we see you a stranger and take you in

or naked and clothed you?

Or when did we see you sick or imprisoned

and come to you?

And the King will answer and say to them,

certainly I say to you,

in as much you did to one of the least of these,

my brethren, you did it to me.

And so to everyone within the sound of my voice tonight,

I would say reach out to the least of these

in this season of giving and love.

And I bid you all good night.

And to all a very, very merry Christmas.

All right, baby, let's get ready for bed, okay?

Can I pray tonight?

Okay.

Ready?

Dear God, thank you for my mom

and all of our blessings.

Lord, I heard the preacher on the radio say

that what we do to the least of these, we do to you.

Lord, who are the least of these?

Show me so that I can do something for you.

God bless my mom and Dot and everybody at the diner.

Bless all my teachers except Miss Hastings.

Katy.

She gives me too much homework.

And she whistles through her nose when she breaths.

Well.

Bless Miss Hastings.

Keep us safe tonight, Lord.

And merry Christmas.

Amen.

Katy, baby, good morning.

It's time to wake up.

Katy, baby, wake up.

Katy?

Katy!

Katy!

Katy, Katy?

Katy!

Katy, Katy.

Katy!

Katy.

Katy!

Katy!

Katy, Katy.

Katy, Katy, Katy, Katy.

Katy!

Katy, Katy!

Katy Elizabeth!

Katy!

Katy.

Katy!

Katy!

Katy?

No, Katy, Katy, Katy.

Baby, baby, can you hear me?

Katy?

Are you okay?

Katy!

No, no.

Rose.

What happened?

I don't know.

She use to do this when she was little,

but it's been forever ago.

She was like a toddler last time it happened.

What?

I put her to bed, said good night,

I went to sleep, and then I heard glass

or something break in the kitchen and I couldn't find her.

And so I went downstairs and there she was

in the middle of the kitchen floor.

I don't know how you got there.

I don't know why it has to be like this.

- It's gonna be okay. - I don't know

- why it has to be. - It's gonna be all right.

Hey, it looks like she's gonna be just fine.

But I do need to get some personal information from you.

If you could, step over here at the desk

and I'll ask you some of those questions, okay?

Okay.

What I need to go ahead and get is Katy's full name.

Katy Elizabeth Yates.

And your full name.

Katherine Rose Phelps.

She has my first name and her dad's last name.

And a home address.

We just, um, we just moved.

So, I can't remember the address.

2728 Hawthorne Circle.

Fayetteville, Tennessee.

Christmas card.

Thank you.

You bet.

You're welcome to have a seat

and the doctor will come visit you shortly, okay?

All right, thank you.

She's amazing.

The most.

Adorable tree.

Ah yeah, that would be Mrs. Claus.

She's the decorator here.

She loves Christmas about as much as I do.

You want to know the truth?

I'm not allowed to touch that tree.

Not one ornament.

Hey.

- Seriously. - Thank you.

I can't lay a finger on that tree.

Hey, let me know if that's hot enough.

Thanks.

- Hey. - Hey.

There are a lot of groceries out there in the car.

Oh, let me help you.

Absolutely not.

You have had a day.

Besides, Charley's use to carrying packages.

I bet he is.

All right, I wanna hear all about it.

How is Katy?

She's okay.

She is upstairs sleeping and they say she's gonna be fine.

So, we're just, phew.

That is good news.

Yeah.

Now my next question is, how you doing?

I'm actually good.

I just, I can't thank you and Charley enough

for what you're doing for us.

I just need a little time to get back on my feet.

You stay as long as you need to, all right?

What kind of people would we be to not give a mother

and a child a place to stay at Christmas time?

You know, the truth of it is,

we're so incredibly blessed.

I mean, Charley and I both worked all our lives

and you know, earned what we have,

but along the way so many people gave us opportunities

and thankfully we had the health

to pursue those opportunities.

And Rose, you're not asking for a handout.

You're working really hard to provide

for that little girl upstairs.

So you, my dear, have nothing to be ashamed of, all right?

Plus you know what?

It feels good to have people in the house.

Stay as long as you need to, all right?

Stay as long as you need to.

Thank you.

It's a beautiful family.

Yeah.

Ho, ho, ho!

Don't you look nice.

Uh-huh.

You feeling any better?

The doctor says I can go back to school.

Well, you must be feeling pretty good then.

More coffee?

Please.

Sugar.

Give that a good stir.

Do you ever have someone you miss

but don't really want to see?

I miss my dad.

You don't wanna see him?

No.

I mean, I'd like to but...

Do you have someone like that?

Yeah, I do, sort of.

Your dad?

No.

My son.

Is he a bad person too?

I mean, like my dad?

No, no.

He's a good man.

We don't get along.

How long has it been since you've seen him?

Well, six, many seven years.

Oh, you mean you didn't get along.

Six or seven years is a long time.

People change a lot.

In sevens years, I went from a baby

who didn't even know not to poop on herself to this.

I can walk, talk, go to school, read, and write.

Maybe you should call him.

Maybe he's changed.

Maybe you've changed.

Katy, that's a lot of time.

A lot of time's gone by.

There's also a lot of unforgiveness.

You or him?

I guess you.

Well, what makes you say it's me?

Well, if you haven't seen him in six or seven years,

how'd you know he hasn't forgiven you?

Look, Katy, you don't understand.

- Adults have... - Mom says

unforgiveness is bad for everybody.

She says when you don't forgive someone,

it's like holding them prisoner.

She also says when there's isn't forgiven, nobody's free.

You have to guard your prisoner

and so the only way for you to be free is to free him.

Katy, bus.

Yuck!

Call him.

Free yourself.

All right, baby.

Would you like more coffee, sir?

No, no, thank you.

Why don't you give me her's too?

Oh, that's sweet, Charley.

That would've cost me a fortune anywhere else.

Are you done with your food, baby?

- Yeah. - Okay.

Hey Jack.

Hey there.

Rose, could you take care of this customer?

Yeah.

I'm the cook.

Hi, do you wanna sit down or...

I'm just gonna grab a coffee if you don't mind.

Okay, okay.

Get that in just a second.

You all right?

Yes.

To-go, sorry.

Are you okay?

Yes, yes.

To-go, to-go.

Cream or sugar or anything?

Just a little sugar would be nice.

Okay.

You sure you're all right?

Oh my gosh.

There you go.

I'll take this as well.

- You okay? - Yeah.

I don't suppose you're the one that paints these?

Merry Christmas, Rose.

Merry Christmas.

He forgot the coffee.

Maybe he didn't want the coffee.

Just turn it on around.

He's like that much cute.

Hey, merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to you.

Well, thank you, my good man.

You free Friday night, Santa?

I am but you know I'm married, right?

I want you to be Santa at a Christmas party.

It pays well.

Can I bring someone?

Bring anyone you like.

Here's my card.

Call me tomorrow and we'll work out the details.

Merry Christmas.

What can Santa bring you for Christmas?

The artist who painted this.

Dot, oh, I can smell it.

How do you drink that nasty stuff?

'Cause I gotta lose some of this.

Honey, you are just fine the way you are

without drinking all that nastiness.

It ain't that bad.

Plus you gotta see him.

Ooh, he works out all the time.

He is one fine, solid Mr. Yummy.

Ooh, hey Santa.

- Hey. - Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas to you.

Oh, baby, but it ain't just about

that green pickle smelling something you're drinking.

It's about what you're missing out on.

It's not much.

Ice.

No, no, no.

Uh-huh.

- Cream. - Don't go there.

Big old chocolate sundae.

You are wrong for that.

Ooh, girl, that is like heaven in a bowl.

A great big bowl.

I know you love it.

I'm freezing, I'm gonna go in.

Okay, I'll be in there.

Okay.

Hey Mr. Sax Man.

You keep watch, all right?

I need to get you some socks.

But I like my toes.

See, they're wiggly.

Look at them wiggle.

Oh, you are crazy.

- Mom? - Mm-hm?

It's not that I don't believe in Santa.

It's just...

Mr. Charley doesn't live in the North Pole.

He lives here in Fayetteville in this house.

Yes but you know a lot of people believe in Santa Claus.

Like what about the people

that pass him on the street every day?

Just because people give him money,

does not mean they believe he is Santa.

Well, what about all the kids

that give him their Christmas list every year?

Katy, honey, Mr. Charley has given us a safe place to stay,

food on the table.

Don't you think he's been Santa to us?

Do you believe in Santa?

Yeah, I do.

And I think he lives right here in this house.

All right, snuggle bug.

You do not have school,

so you're gonna come down to the diner with me.

And let you wait tables for a little while for me,

so your momma can get a break.

Show you why you outta go to college, okay?

You got drowsy all over snuggled up in here.

You wanna do the prayers tonight, munchy?

No, I want to hear you pray.

Okay, okay.

Okay.

Dear Father.

Dear God, thank you so much

for bringing back my precious Katy safe and sound to me.

Once again you show yourself faithful

even when I am not.

And we just pray for forgiveness

and for You to keep me safe, keep us safe.

Thank you for Nancy and Charley.

I ask that you just keep blessings upon them

and this house, everyone that dwells here.

Pray for forgiveness, for clarity,

just to remain teachable and open.

In your precious Son's name we pray, Amen.

Amen.

Good night, baby.

Night, momma.

I love you.

I love you.

Sweet dreams.

Mom?

Mm-hm?

Can I have my own Bible for Christmas?

Yeah, but you know who you outta ask?

Santa Claus and he's just over there in the next room.

Do it here.

Here we go.

Bucket.

Here you go.

Thank you.

All right, see you tonight, Santa.

Hey, get there as early as you can.

We're going out tonight.

It's a surprise.

All right.

Good morning, Rose.

Hey baby.

Ooh girl, here's your stuff.

Thank you.

I got something to tell you.

Okay, what's up?

Well, he wants to talk with me later.

Who?

Him!

My inspiration.

Mm, Mr. Yummy.

Ooh, I can't wait.

What do you think?

Well, we're suppose to go out for dinner.

- That's good. - But I really think...

Order up!

Okay, look, I will tell you later,

but hey, I told you, it wasn't much of a sacrifice.

Yeah!

Hey y'all.

Just come in, sit wherever you like.

You got this?

Okay, make sure you get them something to drink.

Hi.

This is my daughter, Katy.

She's gonna help us today.

Hi, are you ready for Christmas?

Yes ma'am.

Have you told Santa what you want yet?

Yes ma'am.

You talk to Santa?

Yeah, that's for babies.

Why do you talk to Santa?

She told me.

I do too talk to Santa.

I talk to him everyday.

It's not polite to brag.

Yeah, not everybody gets to talk to Santa Claus every day.

Here, finish taking their order, okay, baby?

I'll be right back.

All right, she's gonna take care of you.

Babe.

What?

I'm fine.

I'll be fine.

Honey, you know those are different things, right?

What happened?

Well, we're not going to dinner tonight.

Well, I'll close up tomorrow

and you can go then.

No, we're not going to dinner at all.

Oh babe, I'm so sorry.

Darn it.

That little twig!

What, who?

He dumped me for that little waif.

Pig.

You just wait, I'm gonna...

No, no, calm down.

Let's not get hostile.

We can be mad but we don't have to.

It's better that you found out he's a cheater now.

Believe me.

You are a good woman

and we're gonna find you an awesome man.

God's got one in line for you and you know it.

Hello?

We've got tables out here.

I can't do this all by myself.

Hold on, baby.

I'll be right there.

All right, we gotta go to work.

Are you okay?

Okay, I'm okay.

I'll just go to the gym and cancel my membership.

That's a girl.

And then snap that little twig.

Okay, you need to take five, okay?

I'm gonna go out there and handle this.

Men.

I'm gonna get that heifer.

Hey, lemme get warmer coffee.

Excuse me, waitress.

I am still waiting on my drink.

They're coming.

Here they go.

Can't you get any better help than that?

Do you know how long I've had to wait

to even get my order taken?

No, and I really don't care.

What did you just say to me?

When am I going to get my food?

Oh, you gonna get your food.

Hey, hey, hey.

You go on, go on.

- Hey. - Who are you?

I'm Rose, let me take care of you.

The waitress, I heard what she said to me.

She just having a bad day.

I want the waitress who was just here.

No.

Yes.

No, no, I don't think.

She said some really nasty things to me.

Well, she's in a nasty kinda place.

No, no, no.

I want that waitress.

I want her here right now.

Okay, little girl.

Just wait a second.

Hi, here you are.

Merry Christmas.

Have a great one.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Ho, ho, ho.

Merry Christmas.

Are you sure you're gonna be okay?

I'll be fine.

You don't want us to help you clean up?

It'll do me good to close alone.

All right, well, we love you.

I love you guys, too.

I'm glad he's gone.

Oh cutie.

Katy!

You were trying to change yourself.

I like you because you're Dot.

Don't ever change for anyone.

Except for God.

I love that little girl.

Who is she?

I'm telling you.

Good night.

Good night, Dot.

Good night, sweetheart.

You ladies look very beautiful tonight.

Katy, baby, we talked about this.

I think you'll have fun, Katy,

if you just give it a chance.

Why don't you ring the doorbell?

Merry Christmas.

Oh, merry Christmas to you.

Welcome, come in.

Well, what do you think, baby?

How many reindeer do you have?

Eight, how many do you have?

Have a ball.

How are you doing?

Good.

And what can Santa bring you for Christmas this year?

A pony.

A pony?

Okay, a pony, well I'm sure...

With wings, like in the cartoon.

Any particular color?

Purple.

Okay.

You want a candy cane?

Is that what you want?

Excellent.

Merry Christmas.

Next.

Oh.

You missed.

Girl, this ain't no nickel wine.

Ugh, well, I outta get something

from the kiddie bar probably.

You wanna go with?

Absolutely.

All right.

I don't know what you're going, Rose,

but you must be doing something right.

I pray I am.

Sweet tea, sweetie.

Hey darling.

My better nine tenths.

Good to see y'all.

Good to see you.

Darling, who's that?

I'm not sure.

Don't you like Santa?

He looks like a whole lot of fun to me.

He's pretty fun.

I live with him.

Is he your dad?

No, just a friend.

What's your name?

Katy.

Don't you wanna know what my name is?

If you'd like to tell me.

Livie, I'm Livie.

Hi Livie.

That's my mom over there.

I think she's having a good time.

She is.

I've gotta find the ladies room.

Okay.

Would you mind watching Katy?

You go right ahead, I'll keep an eye on her.

Okay, thanks.

Line sure is long.

You guys, you from around here?

I would love to give you the name of my guy

who does my waxing.

I can sort of see just a little bit

of your mustache just right.

Oh, may I help you?

Hi, I'm sorry.

I'm just looking for the restroom.

There's so many people down there.

Oh, I think those women just gather around

that bathroom just to gab.

Come here, darling.

Enjoy the peace and quiet.

Aw, thank you so much.

What can Santa bring you for Christmas this year?

You want something for Christmas this year?

Okay.

Good luck.

Come here.

Hi Katy.

Hi.

I just wanted to say I see what you mean

about the joy I bring my mom.

I also wanted to say thank you.

For what?

The joy, you brought me joy every year.

And I wanted to say thank you.

You're very welcome, Katy.

That's all.

I know you want to see him.

And I'm glad you're free.

Let's see.

This is for you.

Merry Christmas, Katy Elizabeth Yates.

Merry Christmas, Santa.

You're a very special young lady.

Thank you.

There you go.

Merry Christmas, Chris.

Merry Christmas.

Beautiful, isn't it?

It's breathtaking.

There's an interesting beauty in a sunset

on a lifeless tree.

I choose to see renewed strength

as the sun rises on a new day.

Oh, I like that.

I saw this in a diner.

I just love the colors.

And the beauty and the innocence in that young lady's face.

She's not innocent.

Collector?

Or painter or just a fan?

Just a fan mostly.

Well, what's your favorite?

I would have to say that my favorite

is Michelangelo's pieta.

Ah yeah.

The sculpture.

The one of Mary holding Christ.

Not Joseph of Arimathea.

It was the only one he ever signed.

Said he always regretted it.

That it showed vanity and pride.

So...

Is that the reason you never sign yours?

They're beautiful.

Listen.

I think I have a job for you.

Call me tomorrow.

Call me tomorrow.

Y'all, thank you so much for coming.

I have coats for everybody, is this yours?

This one's heres.

Oh, okay and this is yours.

And it was a great party.

Thank you.

That's good, I like that.

Come on to my house.

She's so precious.

You wanna go outside with Mrs. Nancy

and I'll meet you there?

Okay.

She is so precious.

Thank you.

And thank you so much for the peace and quiet earlier.

Hey, Robert told me about your art.

Now listen, he doesn't take to just anybody.

And he's a pretty good judge of person.

I know he gave you his card.

He did.

He doesn't do that.

You should call him.

Okay.

- Santa. - Yes sir.

We got some business to take care of.

Yes sir.

Rose.

Good night, Robert, thank you.

- Call me tomorrow. - Okay, thank you.

Good night, Robert.

Good night, merry Christmas.

- Thank you, Robert. - Good night.

Ma'am.

Oh, thank you.

It was really nice seeing you again.

You too.

Can I walk you out?

Oh, no, I'm gonna wait on Charley.

- Okay. - Thanks.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Thank you.

So, tell me about Rose.

What's her story?

Thank you.

Rose is a very special person.

Good morning.

Well, that's not a face I expected

to see in here this morning.

God is good.

Oh, I know that's right.

Hey Robert.

It's been three days.

I know.

With Christmas and everything, it's just been crazy.

I'm sorry.

Well, I think you can help me.

I've got someone I'd like you to meet.

And if you'll meet me here tomorrow

at this address at five o'clock.

Robert, you are so kind

and I appreciate you loving my artwork,

loving it enough to buy it.

And I was really excited about getting back

into the art world, but.

But what?

I'm just a waitress.

I'm, okay, so, I'm a waitress that paints.

But I'm still just a waitress.

Look, you're an artist who waits tables,

but you're still an artist.

And I believe you can help me.

Five o'clock.

She'll be there.

She'll be there.

- Well. - See you tomorrow?

I guess I'll be there.

God is good.

Bow or no bow?

What do you think?

No bow.

That looks fantastic.

All right, now this one is for your mom.

Wonder if she'll guess what's in it.

Oh, hey there.

Hey, you sure you don't mind?

Are you kidding me?

She is the best Christmas paper wrapping person

in the whole planet.

Way to go.

And I think after this we might even make

some chocolate chip cookies.

Dude, your favorite.

Okay, I won't be gone long.

I love you.

Be a good girl.

- Bye mom. - You guys be good.

Here, don't tell your mom.

I'm right here!

Good, are you ready?

Let's go.

Let's do it.

You guys have fun.

Thank you, love you.

Love you, too.

Let's go.

Wait a second, it's a little bit chilly outside.

- Hey. - Hi.

You look so good.

Hey Charley.

Hey Robert.

- Hi. - Nice to meet you.

I've been telling 'em about you.

Well, that must be a short conversation

seeing how you don't know anything about me.

Tread lightly, Robert.

Well, there actually was.

I told them that you're the best artist I've seen in awhile.

And I've learned more about art from you

in a short while, then I've learned

from all of those pompous critics over the past 10 years.

And there's something else.

I've learned that your friends think a lot of you.

Well?

Robert says you're very special.

Rare in the art world.

We've seen your work and it's fantastic.

Robert says you're the woman for it.

The woman for what?

Rose, we want to run our gallery.

Run your gallery?

Yeah.

Run your art gallery.

I'm flattered but I'm just a country girl

from Fayetteville, Tennessee.

A waitress.

Okay, I'm an artist who waits tables.

Yes.

But a waitress, y'all.

You don't have to know everything.

I mean, we already have a team in place.

We just needed to find the face.

Someone the people can relate you.

Someone that knows and loves art.

I think y'all got the wrong girl.

I mean, high society, that ain't me.

No offense but the other night at your party,

I was so uncomfortable.

I'm just trying to be honest.

Look, Livia and I hate those parties, too.

Oh my gosh.

Robert knows I feel this way.

If I never see another designer gown

stuck with a two size too big cackling hen,

it'll be just fine with me.

Besides girl, do I sound like high society?

Really, Rose?

You and little Katy are the sweetest breathe of fresh air

that's blown through that house in a long time.

And we want to open an art gallery for everybody.

We want to open a place where everybody feels comfortable.

We want an art gallery where the beauty

of art reflects the heart.

That's you, Rose.

That's you.

It's just a lot.

I'd be a fool to say no.

And you are quite the salesman.

But that diner, those people,

those friends that you talk about.

This might be hard to understand,

but that diner has become like our home.

And Jack and Dot treat us like we're their family.

To just walk away from that, I can't do that.

Maybe I just need to go home tonight and think about it.

Rose, you're fired.

What?

I had to have a backup plan.

Oh my gosh.

Katy, honey, honey.

But Mom, this one has my name on it.

What?

Hey Mom, Mom, come here.

The lease is paid up for a year

whether you take the job or not.

It's been a dream of mine to bring art

to people who love it and appreciate it.

Not just for its culture or its social prestige.

But for the heart of it.

The sweat, the inspiration,

the love that an artist puts into the painting

of their homestead, the sketch of a love one's face.

Or a sculpture of a mother's tragic loss

and a world's hope for eternity.

This is a fantastic moment in my life.

And now I would to introduce to you the new curator

of the people's museum of art.

Ladies and gentlemen, Rose Phelps.

Thank you.

I'm not sure I belong up here.

I am truly honored and truly blessed.

Art for me as been a form of survival,

of escape,

a way to be somewhere else,

a way to remember things that I love and miss,

a way to smell, touch things that are far way,

a way to bring them close again.

Each painting has been born of a desire,

of a need to remember to live, not just exist.

And with art being a gift, I thank God.

There are so many people that I owe so much to.

Thank you for your love and care.

Thank you for your support and belief.

And for this amazing opportunity.

And for the reason to live.

Thank you for your trust in me with your art.

This is gonna be fun.

All right, baby, you ready for bed?

Almost.

Rinse out your toothbrush and put it in your cup

before you come in, okay?

- Okay. - All right.

Get in there, you crazy girl.

Babe, you're gonna have to start folding these clothes up,

putting 'em away, okay?

- Mom? - Mm-hm?

Sing Beautiful Star.

All right.

Amen.

- Mom? - Mm-hm?

Do you miss the diner?

Yeah, sure, I miss the diner.

Me too.

But we'll still get to eat there, right?

Absolutely, you can always go back there.

Yeah, all right, snuggle up to Drowsy.

Get some good sleep.

I love you.

I love you.

Good night, Mommy.

Good night, baby.

Excuse me, I don't think that belongs to you.

Yeah, how do you know?

Well, it doesn't match your shoes for one.

What is happening?

Dude, why do you have my purse?

I ain't saying nothing to you or you.

Let go.

See, now look, he's talking already.

Why don't you give the nice lady back her purse?

Thank you.

Apologize to the lady.

Sorry.

That didn't seem very heartfelt.

Now let's try it one more time.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

Okay, well why don't you tell this nice lady

it'll never happen again?

It'll never happen again.

Now let me go!

Now you need to tell her that she needs

to go to dinner with me tonight.

I can do this all day, my friend.

You should go to dinner with this nut.

Get out of here.

You're both nuts.

Thank you.

Is that a yes?

I feel like I've earned it.

You do?

You got a favorite restaurant?

You like slaw burgers?

Slaw burgers, huh?

Who'd a thunk it?

Is that about right?

Something like that?

Merry Christmas, Mommy.

It sure is, baby.

Katy!

Rose.

Hey Livie.

Hey, how are you?

It's so good to see you.

You too.

Did I interrupt you?

Oh, no, I'm just.

We got a new artist in from Sweden actually.

And so I'm cataloging all of her paintings.

Isn't she awesome?

Oh yes, what's the name of this one?

This is called A View by the Lake.

I love that.

Speaking of view, the view I saw not too long ago

of you walking out the door on your date.

Oh, that was not a date, Livie.

Well, it sure looked like a date to me.

Oh my goodness.

I ain't got no time for heartbreak right now.

Girl, you might wind up with a broken heart.

If the past is any indiction of how things will end up

with me and man, heart break is written all over it.

Every time.

Well, I've been wrong before,

but I've been right before, too.

Sometimes you can't run from romance.

So you say, so everybody says.

It's just so scary though to say,

okay, let's shake the dust off.

Let's just throw caution to the wind

and move forward.

Let me just ask you this question.

Are you making the same choices

that you've made in your past?

No, definitely not.

Trust yourself.

We'll see.

Fair enough.

You know we love you.

I love you.

Hey.

Oh hi.

Hi.

- Here. - Fruitcake, huh?

Yeah.

You know nobody eats those, right?

Yeah, yeah.

Here, let me help you.

Oh thanks.

Baby, can you go close the door?

Of course.

Thank you.

Thanks for inviting me.

Of course, thank you for coming.