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Safe travels, everyone!

Merry Christmas! Merry Kwanzaa. Happy Hanukkah.

Bye! So long!

What?

Allie!

- Hi! - What's going on?

Wow!

What are you doing here?

I just thought I'd come by and say hello and...

maybe see if you needed any help here at the community centre.

Oh, no. What happened to your job at the middle school?

Budget cuts.

- The arts always gets it first. - Hm.

They said they might rehire people after the new year

but I could really use a job during the holidays.

I really wish I could help out but of course,

I'm all staffed up by volunteers here.

Plus all the other folk just left on that bus

to go to the Bahamas.

So, there's no one left here to look after.

Tony, can you help me with the decorations

for the Christmas tree?

Connie, I thought you were on that bus to the Bahamas.

What's going on?

What and leave you here all alone for Christmas?

Don't be silly!

And here I thought I had a week off.

Well, can you keep the centre open just for one person?

Tony, the TV in the great room's on the fritz again.

I'll deal with that in a minute there, Bill.

Okay.

Make that two persons.

Yeah.

Okay, you're hired.

I wonder if you could start today.

Do you know how to fix TVs?

What's wrong? You look upset.

Of course I am.

This is supposed to be an angel with wings

and it looks like a pigeon exploded.

It kind of does.

I'm Connie. Nice to meet you.

I'm Allie.

Are you Tony's girlfriend?

Oh, no, we're just friends.

We went to school together.

Oh, okay.

So no spark or anything, huh?

- No. Not really. - No. Okay.

Allie, sit down. Take a load off, talk to me.

So you didn't want to go on the Christmas cruise, Connie?

Oh, and leave poor old Bill all by himself?

You see, he told me that he gets seasick.

So a cruise is out of the question.

And I just thought I'd stay behind

to see if I can help him, the poor dear.

Oh, so you and Bill are a couple.

Allie, that's awfully personal.

Oh, okay.

Good movie?

Nah, there's nothing on.

Bill, wouldn't you prefer to be at home?

Where you could put your feet up

and crack a beer open?

Well, to be honest.

I didn't want to leave Connie all by herself.

She doesn't have any family.

And when I found out she wasn't gonna go on the cruise,

I thought to myself, heck,

I can't let her spend Christmas all alone.

I told her I got seasick.

Seasick?

Yeah.

Bill, weren't you a captain in the Navy?

Well, yeah, I commanded a cruiser in the Pacific.

I had dreams of being an architect

when I was a young pup.

But my dad and my grandpa were in the Navy

and I just followed in their footsteps.

Well, you know, that's something

we could take care of in the New Year.

We could arrange for you to take architecture classes

or something.

No, no. I'm too old to get involved

in that kind of thing anymore.

Well, I don't know.

Maybe there's ways for you to stay young.

Huh? Sorry? Oh, yeah, sure.

Yeah, of course.

Well, Why don't you let me know if you need anything.

Sure, Tony.

Yeah, thank you.

Listen, we are gonna have all the activities

that we planned to have this week, aren't we?

Yeah. Looks that way, Bill.

Seasick.

So, let's cut to the chase.

How goes the search for Mr. Right?

My search?

Oh, I'm not looking for Mr. Right.

Oh, honey. Don't kid a kidder.

A good-looking gal like you?

Not in the market for a sweetheart?

Well, actually, I just got out of a relationship.

So I'm kind of putting all that on hold.

Besides it's hard finding the right person.

What, are you kidding?

With all the Snaps and Apps and Tubes and Tweeties

I bet you I can find you a good catch in two minutes.

- Here, give me your phone. - No! No!

Well, would you like to meet my grandson Nathaniel?

He's very handsome, lovely smile.

Nice boy.

Oh. No, thank you, Connie.

I could find my own dates,

but I'm not really in the dating frame of mind right now.

- Really? - Yeah.

Yeah.

Oh, well, I guess love can wait while we finish our decorations,

But just remember, keep your eyes open.

You never know when you'll find Mr. Right.

You were just missing the angel's head.

That's beautiful. Thank you.

My pleasure.

Allie! Wait up. Wait up.

Thank you for all your help today.

Oh, it was my pleasure.

Bill and Connie were very entertaining.

Yes, if by entertaining you mean a handful? Absolutely.

I'd hate to lose you after just one day

but I thought maybe this might be of some interest to you.

What is it?

Looks like a help wanted poster.

It's on the bulletin board

"The Santa Squad

can help make your Christmas dreams come true.

Do you need someone to help shop for you,

decorate your tree, wrap presents?

The Santa Squad offers a ho-ho- whole range of services

to help make your spirits bright all season long.

I'd be perfect for this job.

Right?

First of all, I love Christmas.

I can vouch for that.

I've heard you sing "Jingle Bells" in July.

I can shop. Christmas shopping is so much fun!

I decorate. I've decorated numerous times.

I could almost call myself a decorator.

Too far, I think.

I'll call them and see how much they pay.

Great.

They'll probably make you wear

one of those elf costumes.

No way. That's too corny.

- Is it? -

Could you point me to the hiring office?

Right over there.

Oh.

Um, hello.

Oh, hi. Did you bring the pastrami sandwich?

No, I'm here about a job.

Oh, well, that's too bad.

So you're not hiring?

No. No, I meant too bad about the pastrami.

Oh, right. Okay, but you are hiring.

Oh, yes. Yes.

We always need elves.

Tell me, what kind of elf work have you done?

Up until recently, I was an art teacher at a middle school.

So we had to do a lot of artsy things

that required artistic skill.

Oh, and I'm in charge of decorating

the community centre for the holidays.

Six big rooms with a Christmas tree in each one

plus handmade streamers,

life-size reindeer made out of chicken wire

and papier maché.

Oh, for the love of...

Would you look at that?

Oh, um...

Oh.

There you go.

Oh, ho ho. Nicely done.

Yes, good instincts.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Oh, yes. I have those as well.

All right, I'm gonna give you a hypothetical.

It's Christmas Eve and you get a call from a guy

saying he forgot to get his wife a Christmas present.

What do you tell him to do?

- Oh, um... - Tick-tock, Christmas Eve.

I would tell him to clean the bathroom.

Excuse me?

Make that bathroom shine like a diamond.

That's what I'd say.

All right.

I think it's a little...

Okay.

Hello, doll. It's me.

Let me ask you.

What would you think if I cleaned the bathroom by myself?

Really?

Oh, really? Well, thank you, my love.

All right, bye bye.

Well, you just got my wife to say sweet things

I haven't heard in years.

All right, I'm gonna give you a shot --

the Church file.

The church file?

Yes, it's a very important job.

One of the biggest.

Talk to Holly, Holly at the counter

and she'll get you all squared away.

Oh, and thanks for the gum balls.

Church file.

This isn't a church.

This is bigger than a church.

This is bigger than a cathedral.

You're in my way.

Oh, sorry! Sorry!

Oh...

Now you're in my spot.

Oh...

Oh, I am so sorry. This is my first day here and...

Alrighty then.

Oh!

- Yes? - Hi.

I'm Allie from the Santa Squad.

The personal holiday serv--

I'm Daniel Hyde, Mr. Church's personal assistant.

Come, come.

Oh.

I'm so sorry. I was in the driveway and I--

Oh, wow!

That's Kimmee. That's Mr. Church's lady friend.

Mister...?

Oh, Church is the family name.

For some reason, I thought I was going to an actual church,

but then I thought why would they gift-wrap?

It's a church, but then I thought

what the heck, maybe they have some gifts.

they want to give to the people--

You'll be assisting Mr. Gordon Church

and his daughters, Iris and Rose.

Did you bring a resume?

Oh, yes I did.

And you've been alerted as to your responsibilities

and obligations vis-a-vis the Church household?

I mean, they told me that I was responsible

for taking care of setting up for Christmas,

you know, the presents, decorations, et cetera.

Any outstanding warrants?

Outstanding? No.

Liens on your personal property?

No.

Speeding tickets, unpaid or otherwise?

No. Excuse me, I'm sorry,

but Mr. Karl at the Santa Squad already went over--

One moment, please. Yes, sir.

Yes,she's here. I will, sir.

Oh, and you asked me to remind you about the Tokyo call.

The paperwork is on your desk.

Never a dull moment. One moment

What other kinds of guidance did you receive

from the Santa Squad group?

They gave me a list of do's and don'ts.

Just general stuff. A job's a job, right?

The church residence is not like other jobs.

There are very specific rules we like to follow.

Rules that have been put into place for very specific reasons.

Oh, okay. Like what?

I beg your pardon.

What are the specific reasons

for the specific rules?

That's not your concern.

I just thought if I knew the why

it would help with the how.

Charming.

These are the interior decorations.

Garlands for the mantle, holiday candles, etcetera.

One box for the whole house?

Is that a problem?

No, not at all. I'm just... it's just...

I'm sure there's a very specific reason. Please continue.

These... are the tree ornaments.

Each one handmade, each one quite expensive.

That's really impressive.

So be quite careful with those.

The tree is in the family room.

Oh, yes, sir.

Yes. I'll be right there.

Familiarize yourself with the contents

then come to the family room. I'll meet you there.

Arigato gozaimasu, Sato-san.

Okay.

How does it look?

I told them tapered.

No, it needs to go back.

How's the new employee from the Santa Squad?

Does she seem up to the task?

That remains to be seen.

How so?

She's a little chatty.

But not obnoxiously, sir.

She seems scattered.

But perhaps it's the adrenaline of starting a new position.

As long as she gets the job done.

If I may ask, how did your call with the Japanese CEO go?

Well, he's not on board yet.

I feel like they're waiting for us

to try something new,

something that'll knock their socks off,

but I'm just not sure what that is yet.

Are smoothies healthy in direct relation

to how awful they taste? Ugh.

Eugene will have the jet ready to roll at six.

You're meeting the football team owner in his private box.

And the girls?

Iris is practicing her flute.

Good girl.

And Rose is studying for her last test

before the holiday break.

Good.

You know, I just wish that she'd make some time

to have some fun while she's still young.

Is something funny?

No.

No, it's just the idea of Rose having fun

would be so unusual.

She's so studious most of the time.

No offense.

I know that she is, Daniel, and that's on me. I'm...

I've been neglecting them.

You'll have more time after the holidays.

Yeah, of course.

Thank you, Daniel.

Hm...

Hello.

Hi, I'm Iris. I'm 8.

Hi, I'm Allie. I'm... pleased to meet you.

Do you work here now?

Um... looks like it.

Are you a gardener?

No.

Masseuse? Chef?

Artwork restoration technician?

I'm here to help out for Christmas.

This Santa Squad?

That's right.

Do you think it would be okay

if we did a little more decorating

than we did last year?

Well, I wasn't here last year,

but, sure, we can have some fun decorating.

But I'd like to speak to your father first.

Make sure it's okay.

You can do that right now.

Oh.

Hi, Mr. Church. I'm Allie.

Gordon. Church.

The folder, sir.

Hm? Right, right. Oh.

Everything you need is in the Christmas folder.

Perfect.

When should I start?

How do you feel about starting right now?

Oh.

Sure.

Just let Daniel know what you need

and meanwhile, we need to think of something

to impress the Japanese.

We need something bold for the presentation.

Can you write it backwards?

Come again?

The Japanese, they read right to left.

That's why their books seem like they're backwards to us.

We read left to right.

If you don't mind.

No, no. Hang on, hang on.

Go on.

I'm just thinking. I teach art to middle schoolers.

And we like to show them

how different cultures do things.

Maybe the Japanese would appreciate it

if your presentation matched their cultural style?

That's a great idea, um...

Allie.

That's a great idea, Allie. Thank you.

Goodbye, sweetheart.

Are you going somewhere, Daddy?

Yes. I am going to a football game in Florida.

Why can't you just watch it here on TV?

Because I'm not really going to watch the game, pumpkin.

But you just said--

I know it's kind of confusing

but I will be back in the morning, okay?

Okay.

- Okay? - Okay.

Alright.

You can get yourself squared away?

Sure.

Okay, then.

Kimmee.

Gordon.

Hi.

Uh, I was just getting Allie set up.

She's with the Santa Squad,

the people that come to your house and do the--

Yeah, we met outside. Allie, is it?

Yes, I'm Allie.

Allie, in the future, you can park in the back

by the servants' entrance. Would that be okay?

Oh, fine. I'm sorry about earlier today--

Is the Florida trip still on

or do you need to help Allie some more?

Let's go.

Hi!

You must be Rose.

I don't know if I must be.

Who are you?

Oh, I... I'm Allie.

I'm here with the Santa Squad.

I'll be helping out around Christmas.

Gift-wrapping, decorating, all that stuff.

Did you know that some sharks can live up to five centuries?

No, I didn't know that.

Did you know that the heart of the shrimp

can be found in its head?

I didn't know that either.

Can you guess which animal features prominently

in the Christmas song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?

Um... let me think.

Birds.

French hens, turtle doves

geese, swan and the infamous partridge.

You're right.

No, I never thought of it as a song about birds.

There are those who theorize that five golden rings

relate to the ring-necked pheasant.

I'm not so sure.

I see.

Well, you have to be sure.

It's vital.

Well, maybe "Jingle Bells"

is really a song about birds that...

I don't know, make a jingle sound.

Birds don't jingle.

Nice to meet you.

Whew.

Gosh.

Do you like that one?

Yes, it's amazing.

Iris, do you want to help decorate the tree?

We could ask Rose, too.

We're not allowed to touch those decorations.

Well, that's too bad.

Decorating the tree

is one of the most fun things you can do

at Christmas time.

Not around here.

Well, does your family have any ornaments

that aren't so expensive?

I mean, these are incredible

but do you have some personal ones

you girls made in school?

They don't do stuff like that

at the kinds of schools we go to.

Now the Christmas gifts have been ordered

and should be arriving within the next few days.

So, all the gifts are being delivered from online stores?

Yes, of course.

Would there be any opportunity for me

to do any private shopping?

I'm very good in a mall.

Be that as it may

this is how we sort the Christmas gifts.

Now, most of them will come wrapped.

But you'll be responsible

for taking care of the ones that aren't.

I'll be expecting perfectly creased corners.

Nothing gaudy.

Conservative bows. Classic Colors.

Oh, about that.

I saw the most amazing cellophane shells.

You just slide it over the gift boxes

and you top it with shredded bows--

- No. - But--

No.

Are we clear?

Yes, we are.

The girls are adorable and the dad, he seems nice,

but the house just feels empty, lifeless.

Yeah, well, the way you describe

that big old mansion sounds like

it'll take a hundred people are more to fill it up.

So the dad, Mr. Church,

he's dating this woman.

I think she wants to scratch my eyes out.

I'm sure you just imagined it.

Oh, she looks at me like.

Oh my goodness.

I... I'm sure it's nothing.

I just want to loosen the girls up,

you know, find the joy of Christmas.

All they need is a little guidance.

I don't know, Allie. Don't get involved.

I think you should just walk through these next few weeks,

but a little something in your bank account.

Hit the ground running for the new year.

Maybe I can bring some creativity to the job.

Change things up in the Church household.

Uh oh.

You're getting that Lucille Ball look in your eyes.

There it is, that's it.

I don't like it. What are you thinking?

Well, first of all,

can I use some of the community centre's

leftover Christmas decorations?

Of course.

We've got enough to last us a few years at least.

Well, we've heard of the Christmas presents list.

Uh huh.

The naughty and nice list.

Sure.

And now, ladies and gentlemen,

we introduce to you

the master list of fun Christmas activities.

You look underwhelmed.

That's because you forgot to sell it with...

Ta-da!

Ta-da!

Wow. Okay, that's a really good idea.

- Good, right? - Yeah.

I think it'll work.

Iris! Rose!

What is it, Allie?

You guys busy?

I'm studying for my big biology test.

She's been studying for a month.

She's gonna get an A plus plus plus plus plus.

There is no such grade.

- Is too! - Is not.

Ladies, come on, it's Christmas.

And I've come up

with the master list of Christmas activities.

Ta-da!

No? Okay.

Anyway, how'd you like to help me decorate the house?

Isn't that your job?

Well, Yes, but it's so much fun to do together.

We've never decorated before.

Well, that's the beauty of Christmas activities.

You don't need experience. Just a little elbow grease.

Come on. Give it a try.

Come on.

♪ Deck the halls with boughs of holly ♪

- Here? - Yeah.

♪ 'Tis the season to be jolly ♪

♪ Fa la la la la la la la la ♪

♪ Don we now our gay apparel ♪

♪ Fa la la la la la la la la ♪

♪ Troll the ancient Yuletide... ♪

Oh, no.

No, no, no.

No.

Oh, no.

Daniel!

Yes, Kimmee. I didn't see you there.

What is all this?

I look away for one second

and the house is overrun by whimsy and merriment.

I mean that's not what Christmas is about.

No, no. Christmas is about luxury and elegance.

Artistry and the exquisite refinement

of the tasteful and chic.

I'll see what I can do.

Yes, you go do that.

- Go. - Yeah.

Go.

No.

Hey, Rose. I just read an interesting article.

Did you know that snails could sleep for 3 years?

Yes! And slugs can have four noses, huh?

Huh! Well, it actually reminded me

that sometimes we can get stuck for a long time

doing the same things over and over

when there might be a fun way to break the routine.

How so?

Well... maybe you could take a break from your studies

and help Iris and me

make homemade Christmas tree decorations.

It's next on the master list of Christmas activities.

That's not a real thing.

Is it?

Well, no.

But it sounds like it can be fun.

- Yeah? - Yes.

Great!

Is... is that glue gun?

Yes, and I have pipe cleaners

and sparkles and scissors and construction paper.

Because...?

I thought it'd be fun for the girls

to make their own ornaments.

Kind of get in the spirit of the season.

Surely not on this table.

It's an antique.

We'll be so careful. Won't we, Allie?

Yeah, we can put newspaper down.

There, now, isn't that better?

Now you can make all your little art things

in the bright light of the day.

It's sort of cold out here, Daniel.

Yes, well it's a good thing you're wearing your gloves.

I trust this is the final decorating activity

for the season.

More or less.

So tell me a little bit about

what you guys usually do for Christmas.

Do you guys get your dad a present

just from the two of you?

I can help you do that if you want.

I can't think of anything he doesn't already have.

All the Christmas gifts for us have been picked out.

They're in the folder Daniel gave you.

Right.

Yes, I did see that.

What about getting him somethig a little more personal

like a handmade card

or a poem or a photo album?

Something from the heart.

We don't really do those kinds of things.

Daddy travel so much

we just got used to picking out our presents

from catalogues.

But don't you guys ever want to be surprised?

And receive something we didn't ask for?

Yeah! Maybe get a present

you didn't know you needed.

Like?

Like a bicycle?

We already have those.

A puppy?

I'm allergic.

Okay.

Oh!

Now that was a surprise.

Allie, you look like a Christmas tree!

Perfect.

Good morning, Allie.

Hi! Sorry about this.

I don't usually wear glitter on my face.

Oh, here, you missed some.

Oh.

Uh... canoffer you a coffee?

Oh, um, no thanks.

So the decorations look nice.

I don't think we've ever had this much Christmas

in our house before.

I hope that's okay.

Of course. I heard you persuaded the girls to help you.

Oh didn't take much persuading.

They were really excited to pitch in.

Really? Even Rose?

- Yeah! - Hm.

I think when kids are young they don't realize

the fun that can be had with simple activities.

They're all so fixated

by their devices and screens.

They forget there's a big world

just waiting to be experienced.

I'm afraid I fit into that category.

No matter how many phone calls I make

I'm always five calls behind.

So what's on the agenda today?

Oh, um...

Iris and I were just making some homemade...

ornaments for the tree.

Really? Has Daniel not shown you the ones we use?

Oh, yes! And... and they are so beautiful.

I just thought you know, why not add a personal touch of tree.

How about you.

Me?

I'm sure it's been years

since you bedazzled a Styrofoam ball.

Oh, I don't think I can.

What's on my schedule this morning?

Uh, you have a... you're expecting a call

with the arbitration team.

Right. Um...

That can wait 'til after the holidays, though. Right?

Let's make an ornament.

Okay.

The glitter's not really sticking.

I think you have a little too much glue.

Okay, well, let me... wipe some off here.

Uh oh.

I... I need help.

This will be interesting.

Thank you. Okay, let's... let's try this from the top again.

I think I did it again. I need some more help.

Yeah. Thanks.

I think we're really stuck here.

Well...

Isn't this a cozy picture?

Hey, Kimmee, um...

I didn't know you were coming over today.

Clearly. I thought I'd surprise you with a lunch date.

That's A great idea.

Let me just get cleaned up and we can get going.

Guys, we'll see you a little bit later. Okay?

Excuse me, guys.

Homemade ornaments?

Uh, yeah.

I thought it would be a fun Christmas activity

for the girls.

Yeah.

Did they tell you that I personally selected

the ornaments we already have?

Um, no!

But they are very beautiful.

Oh, thank you so much, Allie.

I can't tell you what your compliment means to me.

Honestly. I can't.

What's your favourite part about Christmas, Rose?

Is it the songs on the radio,

seeing your favourite movies on the TV?

I like it when Christmas Day falls on a Monday.

How come?

Because Mondays are hard.

And Mondays mean I have to go to school

and find out if the work I've done...

if it's good enough.

Oh, Rose.

That's a lot of pressure to put on yourself.

Honey, all you can do, all any of us can do, is try our best.

You can't beat yourself up

every time we don't get an A on a test.

But I do.

Aw...

Rose, what's that bump in your pocket?

My ornament.

Wow, that's amazing.

It's the eye of a dragonfly.

Each of their eyes is made of 30,000 facets

resulting in 360-degree vision.

Well, that is a gorgeous ornament

and it deserves a place on the tree.

Come on.

How about this one, too?

Yay! Hang it!

Yeah.

Oh, Daniel! I was just wondering--

Sorry, Allie, I don't have time.

I was just wondering if I could take the girls

on a little field trip.

Take the girls?

Yeah, this afternoon?

Fine. God! Where did I put that itinerary?

Iris! Rose!

Allie, you don't have to keep coming in here

to hang out with us. There's really not that much going on.

Well, we don't need a lot of people for the next item

on our Master List of Christmas Activities.

Visiting loved ones.

I see. And who do we have here?

I'm Iris. I'm eight.

My name is Tony.

I'm 32. That's four times that.

And who are you, pretty little lady?

My name is Rose.

Nice to meet you Rose.

Rose, you're so good at making ornaments

I thought you could help.

And Iris, you look like you'd be pretty good with a paintbrush.

I'm not allowed to draw at home.

But can you keep a secret?

Cross my heart.

Well, sometimes when I'm supposed to be practicing

playing the flute, I draw and I paint instead

and I hide my pictures under the bed.

Well, today you can paid out in the open

in front of everybody. Deal?

Deal.

Come on, I think you'll like this. Come here.

Okay. So once the circles are finished

we're going to string them all together

and hang them all around the room.

Oh, that's gonna look so nice.

It'll look like Christmas lights.

Yeah.

So, um, does this little one here

come with a single father by any chance?

Iris, do you mind going and filling up

my water glass for me in the kitchen?

- Sure. - Thank you.

She's a nice kid.

- Connie! - Uh huh?

It's a job not an opportunity for a date.

Allie, everything's an opportunity to find a date.

No, he has a...

I guess you could call her his girlfriend.

Really?

I take it you're not too thrilled with her.

Well, she just doesn't seem like his type.

She doesn't connect at all with his daughters.

It's like she thinks they're in her way or something.

Anyway, it's none of my business.

No, none of your business.

Well, it isn't.

Is it?

Oh, hey.

The girls are great.

We should bring kids around here more often.

They make old folks happy.

They're having a great time.

I don't think they get out much.

Their lives are kind of regimented.

Ah. Would you get a load of this.

I try to get Bill to open up for weeks.

Ten minutes with this kid,

and she has him gabbin' away like they're old Navy buddies.

This is ready to drink now and serve. Table 2.

What's that, a Christmas cow?

It's a reindeer.

Oh, yeah. Huh.

Did you know that reindeers' eyes turn blue in the winter?

I did know that.

Did you know that cows sleep standing up

but they dream lying down?

That's a good one.

- You are really something. -

That woman is staring at you.

Uh, what woman's that?

Over there.

Oh, yeah.

She's probably looking at the clock on the wall.

I don't think so. She's wearing a watch.

So she is.

Did you girls have fun?

- I did. - Me too.

Okay, wait, there's one more activity tonight.

What is it?

The next item on the Master List of Christmas Activities--

holiday lights!

Come here.

Is this even real?

It's like looking at a fairy tale.

When I was a girl

we used to drive around neighbourhoods

with lots of Christmas lights.

It was magical.

Did your family have Christmas lights?

Yeah, we sure did.

We used to get a big dusty box of decorations

down from the attic and the whole family would pitch in.

Wait.

They look so happy.

Yeah! Christmas can do that to people.

Why don't we do things like that?

Like what? Eat dinner? We do.

No. I mean like play boardgames.

And we hardly ever go to see a movie together.

Well, you know how busy father can be.

I think we should do more things together as a family.

Yeah.

That could be nice.

Time to get you girls home for dinner. Come on.

Where on Earth have you been?

Iris?

She's tired. So am I.

What did you do to them?

Nothing. I just took them to the community centre, like I said.

You never told me that you were going to the--

Oh, yes. Maybe you did.

Just now he went through the neighbourhood

looking at Christmas lights.

I thought they would enjoy it.

Lights wouldn't upset Iris.

She saw one of the families

through their living room window.

It seemed to make her...

I don't know, wonder about her own life.

Oh.

Come with me.

Iris is sensitive girl.

And despite. Mr. Church's efforts,

his the schedule doesn't often allow him

to create the kinds of family scenes

that she apparently saw in that window.

But kids need those moments.

Well, th girls do have those moments.

Mr. Church loves his daughters

but he also runs an international organization.

It's just that,

you know, the girls won't be young forever.

and every day that slips past

without a meaningful relationship with their father,

it's a lost opportunity.

Daniel, would you mind if I went up and talked to her?

Please do.

Mr. Church. Um, I was just, we were just--

Daniel, it's... it's okay.

Allie's right.

Kids do need moments like those.

I've been leaving it up to somebody else

to do something that I should have been doing myself.

Come in.

Iris, I'm sorry if I did anything

to make you feel sad.

You didn't.

But you were--

I was just being silly.

Iris, no you weren't.

You were just saying what you were feeling

and there's nothing silly about that.

Okay.

Right now I feel like I have a circus tummy.

What does that mean?

I mean when I'm sad my tummy feels like it's doing flips.

Iris, can you maybe show me some of the pictures you've drawn?

No, they're silly too.

These are incredible.

Iris, please never stop drawing.

You have a genuine gift.

Are you crying? Do my pictures make you feel sad?

No. You make me very happy.

Iris, you are an artist.

Oh! Don't touch that!

Iris, this ornament is worth a fortune.

I was just looking at how pretty it is.

Look but don't touch.

Wait, where are the ornaments that we made?

Oh, Iris. They really clashed with the aesthetic of the tree.

I mean, you don't want to ruin

the organic wholeness of the decor, right?

Where are they?

Hmm? Where did they go?

Yeah, I don't seem to recall.

You threw them away.

No, I was just...

Iris.

Okay...

Hm.

Everything changed when that woman

walked into our lives, Gordon.

I mean she has filled your house

with cheap decorations and she

has absolutely no respect for the amount of hours

that I put into decorating this magnificent tree.

Oh, and worst of all, worst of all,

she has completely taken over the affections of the girls.

Kimmee, the Santa Squad thing was your idea.

You didn't want to have anything to do with decorating the house

or shopping for presents. You said so yourself.

I was planning our trip to the the islands.

And the girls respond to her because she makes the effort.

Well, I painted their nails once.

Okay.

Kimmee, I have two daughters

and nothing's going to change that fact

and let's be honest, spending time with them,

it hasn't been your highest priority.

Is it yours, Gordon?

No. No, it hasn't been.

Yes. Exactly.

And that's why I thought it might be a good idea

to consider boarding school for the girls.

Boarding what?

Don't get me wrong.

I know the transitions going to be rough but... but...

I thought I could help you with the transition by moving in.

So you want my girls to move out so that you can move in.

Yeah, it sounds like a win-win, doesn't it?

Actually, no. It doesn't.

What are--? Gordon, what are you--?

Gordon.

Gordon?

She just threw them away.

It's horrible.

Why can't she just leave?

We need a Christmas miracle for that to happen.

Hey, girls.

Uh...

I just wanted to let you know it Kimmee and I...

We've ended our relationship.

Nothing else is going to change.

I'm still here.

Our family's gonna stay together

and Christmas is gonna go on as planned, okay?

Just let me know if you have any questions, alright?

Oh. Now tomorrow...

We're gonna go find another tree.

One that we can decorate ourselves.

- Really? - Yeah.

Make sure to tell Allie.

Good night, you two.

Good night, Daddy!

- Yes! - Yes!

Kimmee's gone!

Best Christmas ever.

I know!

We should get a big tree.

We already have a big tree.

Then we should get a bigger tree.

Well, if it's too tall, we're going to be making

decorations for months trying to fill it.

Whoa, that sounds like a lot of glitter.

Would it be against the rules

if we maybe bought a few decorations?

Yes!

Okay, okay!

Rose and I are gonna ook over there for Christmas trees.

But there's lots of trees right here!

But the ones over there are really nice.

Oh, right! Yes.

Iris and I I will be at the opposite end of the lot.

Way over there, in case you were wondering.

Duly noted.

I think my girls are having some big ideas.

Seems that way.

You know, when I was a kid,

my father used to shake the trees

and if the pine needles fell off

that meant that they were old

and that it was probably going to dry out.

So it's almost like a science.

Give it a good shake. Work it out.

You want to be a savvy consumer, right?

- Uh, sir? - Huh?

Would you mind not shaking the tree?

Oh, sorry. Yeah, I was just seeing if the...

Yeah, I know.

It's an old wives' tale

about the pine needles dropping.

Trees come pretreated nowadays.

Oh, really?

Well, uh, thank you very much.

As you were, carry on.

You learn something new every day.

Yep.

I'm about to get us kicked out of this place.

They're smiling. That's a good sign.

Are you sure they're not grimacing?

It's hard to tell the difference from this far away.

Who grimaces in a tree lot?

Good point. They're probably smiling.

Allie, I just want to say

thank you for spending so much time with the girls.

I know it's not in the job description.

Oh, no, I love being with them.

They're so interesting and sweet.

They make the job a real pleasure.

I'm not sure if you heard but Kimmee and I, we...

No longer seeing each other.

Yes, I heard. Sorry.

No, it's fine, really.

It's been a long time coming.

We haven't been in a good place for months.

I think that she was a little bit jealous

of the way that you and girls hit it off.

I hope I didn't cause any problems.

No, you actually helped me see a problem

that was there from the very beginning.

Excuse me.

Good news?

We closed the deal with the Japanese.

They loved that we revised the presentation

based on your suggestion.

Thank you, Allie!

I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I, uh...

I got a little carried away there.

Of course, perfectly fine.

I'm just glad I could help.

You know, it's funny.

Sometimes the thing you need is right in front of you

but you just can't see it.

Yeah. And then when you do see it,

you can't believe you didn't realize it all along.

Yeah.

We found a tree!

It's the perfect size!

And we did that shaky thing you taught us.

I hope nobody saw you.

- They might have us arrested. -

- - Okay, let's go! Show us!

Next up on the Master List of Christmas Activities

is tree decoration.

I never knew you could decorate a tree with food.

Okay, so you take your needle and thread

and you stick it...

in the middle of each popped kernel like this.

Wow...

I'm having trouble getting my thread through a needle.

I believe this is mathematically impossible.

Actually, if I remembered an old trick my mother taught me.

Take the needle

and rub the needle and thread back and forth like...

so.

Wow! Yay, Daddy!

Well, came in handy when I was away at college.

- Nicely done. - Thank you.

Okay, now we see

who can thread the most amount of popcorn in one minute.

- - Ready?

Set... go.

This is dangerous.

- I'm on one. - Me, too.

Not so fast!

Not by the hair of my chinny-chin-chin!

Ah! All right, you!

Oh, man, am I ever slow at this.

Okay, stop.

♪

Oh my God!

Allie, you win.

I think we all win, Iris. And we had fun doing it.

So who wants to do the honours?

Why don't you?

Why thank you.

Wow...

It's so beautiful, isn't it, Daddy?

It is, isn't it?

A competent addition to the Yule ritual.

Now we just need some presents to put under the tree.

They've all been ordered.

They should be coming by delivery this week.

I know but I had something a little different in mind.

Really? Like what?

The next item on the Master List of Christmas Activities--

shopping for presents!

But I'm sorry. You're not allowed to participate.

- What? - Girls only, Daddy.

Okay, fine.

Well, then I will just stay here and eat popcorn by myself.

Father's becoming quite silly.

I know and I love that.

All right.

So your mission today

is to find and buy Christmas presents for your father.

We're just going to have to find him a gift that surprises him.

Can we do that?

Yes.

Okay, let's do it.

Two dollars for four photos.

A nice frame costs $30 plus tax.

Nice!

Okay, how about a big smile?

Come on, Rose, can't you do better than that?

Smiling is a zygomatic response

involving multiple muscle systems.

It'll be obvious if I only pretend to smile.

Okay. Well, what if I told you

I failed high school algebra and biology?

That's nearly impossible!

Allie, one picture left. Come in and join us.

Oh, no, I shouldn't. This is your gift.

I'd like to have one of the three of us, please?

Okay.

Oh my gosh, look at that one!

- - Look at you.

Oh, he's gonna love this, guys. Look.

Hey girls look. It's snowing!

- Let's build snowmen!- And snowwomen!

Okay, so you take a little snowball like this

and you roll it on the ground little by little.

I don't want to get my knee on the slush.

It's getting so big.

The heat of the rolling motion bonds the ice crystals.

That's so cool.

I wish Daddy could see me.

I do see you, Iris.

You didn't think I was gonna let you make snowmen without me,

did you?

Here, give this a roll.

Okay, thank you very much. You guys are doing a good job.

Okay...

so you think you guys... we can put this thing together?

Yeah. I have a head.

Okay. Yeah, looks like you got the head.

I have the body.

Roll it on over.

It's cold out here.

Okay. So there we go.

Ready.

Okay. Oh!

Pack it in there. Okay, on the count of 3

let's let this guy go and see if he stands.

You ready? 1, 2, 3.

Ah!

Needs a little bit more work.

We're gonna have to work on that a little bit.

A little bit more here.

It's a snow family.

Not quite.

Who's that?

It's Allie.

May I?

- You may. - Boop.

Want this? Here you go.

Okay, you guys maybe help me make it look good here.

Just straighten this out a little bit.

Here we go.

Does that look like Allie? Little bit?

Right. Now it's a snow family.

Well, hang on.

We need snow angels to keep watch over the snow family.

Is she having a medical incident?

No, silly. See?

Snow angels!

How about you, Gordon?

Oh, no, this is cashmere. I got it in London.

It cost like...

Oh, no.

Who cares how much it cost?

You know what would go great with hot cocoa?

I'm not sure but I'll bet it's next

on the Master List of Christmas Activities.

You are correct making -- Christmas cookies.

Mm!

Do you have cinnamon and sprinkles?

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say no.

Okay. You know what? That's okay.

I have everything we need back at my place.

So I'll just pop on over and come right back.

Great.

Dad, it was so funny when you made your snow angels.

Wasn't it so cold?

My bottom is still frozen.

Me too.

- We have a problem. - Oh, no.

My car battery died.

So no cookies?

Afraid not.

Wait, Dad, you have a car.

Yeah, but I don't think that that's--

Why don't you drive Allie to her apartment

and you can pick up the ingredients.

And we can start baking in the morning!

Oh, no girls. That's okay.

I can just call someone to jump start my car.

- It'll only take a few hours. - Okay.

Father, the chivalrous thing would be to offer

to drive Allie.

- Oh, Rose-- - We insist.

In fact, Daniel was just gonna watch a movie with us.

I was?

Oh!

Oh yes, of course. "Santa's something or other."

Ah.

Why don't you both go have dinner somewhere?

Together.

- Girls. - We don't mind.

You're going to get the ingredients anyway, right?

Well, I once heard that you should never

get ingredients for baking cookies on an empty stomach.

Really? I don't think I've ever heard that one before.

I think I read it in a medical magazine.

Ah.

Oh. I think we're out-numbered.

Allie, may I please escort you to your apartment

where we can locate many delicious ingredients?

And dinner?

I'll see what I can whip up.

Yes!

I had no idea that my girls could be so conniving.

Yeah, well, kids have skills that would put

carnival con men to shame.

Well, here's to them.

To the girls.

Oh, I'm so sorry. I have no idea how old that wine is.

Oh, it's fine, totally fine. Thank you.

- Here you go. - Thank you.

Actually, you know, this gives me a chance

to thank you again for letting me work with the girls.

I know that wasn't exactly on the Santa Squad to-do list

but they're really great.

I really enjoyed spending time with them.

They like being around you too.

You know, Allie, my wife has been gone

for most of the girls' lives.

She died a long time ago.

I'm so sorry.

This week I've seen a spark

in the girls that I have not seen in a very, very long time.

Yeah, they're just getting excited for Christmas.

That's part of it.

But mostly it's because of you.

Gordon...

please don't take this personally,

but have you put any thought

into spending some more time with the girls?

I mean after Christmas is over?

of course, it's on my mind all the time.

I think it's on theirs, too.

Really?

Did they say something to you?

Not in so many words, but I can tell.

It's just my schedule, you know, it's impossible.

But you have the ability to say yes or no

to meetings and trips though, right?

When I was a kid, my family, we had nothing.

When Christmas came around, as a kid, all I wanted was one bike,

this... they call them spider bikes.

They have these really long seats that were amazing.

These high handlebars,

and every other kid in the neighborhood had one but not me.

And I told myself that when I grew up,

I'd be able to buy myself one of those bikes.

So I set out to create my business, my company,

and I worked very, very hard and eventually I became CEO.

Did you ever get that bike?

No, no.

No, by the time I was successful

I was too old to care about it anymore.

But my point is that

my girls will never go without.

And they will know that I cared enough about them

to help them become self-sufficient.

And loved.

Yes.

And loved.

I think the ingredients are up here

on the top shelf.

Okay, we should definitely grab those.

- Here, I can get it. - Oh, no, I reach fine.

Okay. Oh!

Nice catch.

Yeah.

Um, I think my car battery is probably replaced by now.

Yeah, we should probably get back to the house.

I''ll put these ingredients in a bag.

I will meet you downstairs.

Thank you.

I'll put the groceries away

and tomorrow morning. We can make cookies.

Okay. Sounds good.

Good night.

Good night.

I'll be heading home, sir. If there's nothing else.

No, that's fine Daniel. You have

You have an early morning meeting downtown, sir.

Should I send the car?

No, no, I'll drive myself.

Was the dinner productive?

Yes, we got what we needed.

I see.

What's that supposed to mean?

Well, I've known you for quite a long time, sir,

and, well, not to speak out of turn but it does seem to me

that she has caught your attention.

She has.

It's nice to see you happy, sir.

Hey, sailor. Buy a lady a cup of coffee?

How do you take it?

Hot?

One hot cup of coffee coming up.

Thanks.

Say, did you know that in Taiwan the rhesus monkeys

get all the sweetest, best coffee beans

and they chew them up and they spit them out?

Is that right?

Yeah, and then the humans come along

and they gather up all those seeds

and they roast them for maximum flavour.

Well, that's absolutely fascinating.

Tell me more!

What kind of monkeys were they again?

Okay, the successful creation of Christmas cookies

is all about timing and preparation.

Some common

making your dough but forgetting to grease your pan

or icing the cookies when they're still too warm.

So.

Go ahead and mix this up.

With this?

No. With your hands.

It's important to get the mixture just right.

Oh! It feels like primordial goo!

Okay, that's good.

We want to keep rolling it

until the goo feels more like glop.

Glop?

Then they're ready

to be dipped in the cinnamon sugar.

Rose, you're making them too big.

How do you know I'm not making a gigantic cookie pie?

Are you?

No!

Rose, that is so clever.

It's a cookie pyramid.

If my hypothesis is correct

the weight displacement of the foundation

will support at least six levels.

That's so cool.

Whoa...

It's so big.

That should just about do it.

Time to pop that pyramid in the oven.

Rose, why don't you do it since it's your creation?

Just make sure you get the oven mitts

because the shelf will be hot.

Be careful! Don't forget the top.

I will.

Okay, 15 minutes, and we will have a cookie pyramid.

- Okay. - Come on.

So what was your favourite Christmas

when you were little, Allie?

Oh my gosh.

I've always loved this time of year.

I guess one of my favourites

was when I was a little younger than you.

I woke up early on Christmas morning and I crept downstairs

to find my dad asleep on the floor snoring like a jet engine.

He had stayed up all night

to put together This Victorian doll house I'd asked for.

He was all thumbs.

He couldn't replace a light bulb without hurting himself.

But it didn't matter.

Somehow he built this dollhouse

and it... oh, it was so beautiful.

Every little detail.

What's that?!

Fire!

Now, here's your culprit.

Somebody forgot to take the oven mitt out.

I'm positive I didn't leave that in there.

Girls?

Oh, you're okay.

Come here.

Dad, you're squeezing me.

Gordon, I... I...

There's mostly smoke damage.

But if that fire has gotten any larger,

the gas line would have caught

and then we'd have had a really serious problem.

I don't know how this happened.

Allie, how could you?

Did you even stop to think how dangerous

a fire could be to my girls?

How could you be so careless?

You could have burned down the whole house.

But I...

Look, I'm sorry.

This is unacceptable.

You're done here.

What?

Dad? No!

They're all I have, Allie.

Hey, it's okay. Come here.

Hi! Guess... guess who might be

possibly having a potential date, maybe?

Well, don't get yourself too excited. You might pass out.

I'm sorry, Connie. I'm just... I'm in a mood.

Did you get bad news?

You could say that.

I'm sorry.

Here I am running off at my mouth about myself

and you're suffering.

Would you like to talk about it or...?

There you are.

I was wondering if you want to go catch a movie.

No, thank you.

I'm busy.

Really?

Because I think they're playing that funny Christmas one.

The one with the snowman who comes to life.

I have to finish my drawing.

Okay, um...

You want to string some more popcorn for the tree?

I'm tired. I'm gonna turn in early tonight.

And I'm also tired, gonna turn in early for the night.

Okay.

Look, this can be a rough time of year.

I'll say.

Say, do you want to hit the town, just us two single ladies?

I do a mean chacha.

Oh, I don't feel like dancing.

I hardly feel like walking.

You really are low, aren't you?

I'm just feeling sorry for myself.

Because you care about someone

you're afraid they don't feel the same way?

No, they do... he does. I think.

Really? Then why are you here instead of there?

Ugh. It's complicated.

You know, people get their heart set on something

and they hang on to it with both hands,

even if they know it just might not come true

because it gives them a feeling of hope.

So I should let go of my dreams?

No, no, no, not at all. Hang on to your dreams.

I mean hopes and dreams and wishes are the...

the ingredients you need to still have faith in something.

But what if people don't have the same faith you do?

Well, miracles have been known to happen this time of year.

Anyway, do you want to stick around for the carolling?

Tony's dressing up as Santa. I can't wait to see him.

Oh, thank you,

but I have to get back to the house

to pick up my last paycheck.

Okay.

Hang in there, Allie.

You'll figure it out, honey. You will.

- Thank you. - Okay.

I miss Allie. It isn't fair that we don't get to see her.

Grown-ups can make as many rules as they want

and kids have to follow them.

When I grow up, I'm never going to tell my kids

that they can't see anyone they love.

Everybody thinks when they grow up

they remember what it's like to be young.

But they never do.

Just because Allie made one mistake

doesn't mean that we get punishment.

I think I'm the one who left the oven mitt in the oven.

Really?

Yes. I've thought about it a hundred times and...

I'm pretty sure that was my oven mitt.

I should say something to Father.

Okay, let's go and tell Daddy now.

Father?

What is it, girls?

We have something to tell you.

Allie!

Allie.

Allie, you coming here, it won't change--

I know, I know, I know.

I was just coming to get my paycheck.

I see. Well, if you don't mind waiting here,

I'll go and get it.

Daniel.

How are the girls?

Well, of course they're both sad

over this recent turn of events.

And Gordon?

Well, I don't usually talk about my employer behind his back.

But in my opinion, Mr. Church is not entirely pleased

with the way things have turned out.

I know. I feel terrible about the fire.

I completely understand why he reacted the way he did.

Would you just let him know

I would never do anything to harm those girls.

I'm so sorry that something happened

while they were in my care.

I'm sure he knows all of that.

But I will let him know anyway.

Thank you for telling me that, girls.

I think you should talk to her.

Sometimes you need to think about the bigger picture

not just the things that you want.

But this thing makes all of us happy.

Yeah.

Oh. Good evening, sir.

Daniel. You going somewhere?

Uh, just out for a... breath of fresh air.

Ah.

But it's freezing outside.

And you don't even have a coat on.

Well, you know me.

Like a polar bear.

You're, um... you're going outside.

Yes.

Hmm.

Yes, I am.

Allie?

- Allie! - Girls--

Ah.

Hi.

We knew you'd come back.

Oh, I'm not back.

I'm just here to pick up my last paycheck.

But we miss you.

I'm so sorry. I just came to get my check.

I didn't want to disturb you.

You're not disturbing us, Allie. We want you to come back.

I'm sorry, sweetie. I can't come back.

I know it's complicated but I have to go now.

That's not true.

Yes, it is, Rose.

And I--

Oh, no.

What's the matter?

Oh, my friend Bill is in the hospital.

That's the old man I sat with.

He's my friend too!

Girls, we can't just go barging

into an emergency scenario with someone we barely know.

He's over 80 years old.

He served in a cruiser in the war.

Then he drove a bus for 30 years.

Okay, come on. Let's go get our coats.

Excuse me. I'm here to see Bill McCulloch.

Allie! Thanks for coming.

How is he?

When I found him he was just lying there.

I couldn't wake him up.

They think it's his heart.

Allie!

They insisted.

Is he gonna be okay?

We don't know yet, honey.

It's okay.

I'm so dumb.

I just sat there and made eyes at him all that time.

And I should have just gone up to him and told him how I felt.

Well, sometimes telling someone how you feel

is the hardest thing to do.

And now it might be too late.

Hey, don't say that.

Bill's a strong guy.

He's not gonna let anything knock him down.

Oh, Gordon, you should take the girls home.

It's officially Christmas Eve.

I tried. I didn't get anywhere.

I'm not going anywhere until I know he's okay.

Rose, that could take days.

I'm young. I have time.

Allie.

About yesterday...

Excuse me, that's my cue.

You don't have to say anything.

Yes, I do. I... I overreacted and I feel...

terrible about it.

You're right, though. They're your girls.

They mean everything to you.

You mean a lot to me, too.

I know this is not the right time or place, obviously.

But you've come to mean more to me

than just someone to decorate the house, to wrap presents.

You've brought light into our lives, Allie.

I don't know what to say.

You've shown me things that are right in front of me.

Things that I haven't paid enough attention to until now.

Like that.

Iris... I didn't know you could draw like that.

I thought if I told you you wouldn't love me anymore.

No, this is amazing.

Hey.

What's wrong?

I lied about being able to play the flute.

Well, that's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

Hello?

Good morning.

Is he okay?

Are you family?

Yes, yeah. Yes, we are.

There's my little encyclopedia.

You're okay!

Yeah, just a little mix-up with my meds.

I have to remember to keep my cheaters on

when I'm looking at those bottles.

Bill, I was so worried about you.

Don't ever do that to me again.

The girls insisted we stay the night.

Really?

Oh, that's about the nicest Christmas present I ever got

aside from you.

Bill, the nurses said they were discharging you today.

I was wondering if you and...

well, everyone care to join us at our house tomorrow

for Christmas dinner.

Oh, I'll have to think about that for a minute-- Yes.

Yes!

Thank you.

Okay, whoa, whoa. Say that again.

Houseflies buzz in the key of F.

Some sharks glow in the dark.

Bats turn left when they leave a cave.

Butterflies taste with their feet.

She's pretty amazing, isn't she?

Yeah, you can say that again.

So are you connected to Wi-Fi?

No!

She might be a Google.

I gotta get a library card.

- Ho, ho, ho!

Merry Christmas!

Ho!

Thank you for the suit, by the way.

Hey, no problem.

I have got some presents for you guys.

This is for you.

- And that's for you. - Thank you!

Come here.

Oh!

And I have heard that everybody in this room

has been very good this year.

So... everybody gets a present.

Bill, I believe that this....

is the cruiser that you sailed on.

Oh, my goodness.

The S.S. Mattigans?

- It's my cruiser. - Oh!

Look at that!

Oh...

Thank you.

You're very welcome.

And, Connie, from what Allie has told me

you love life and you like trying new things.

So this is for you.

- Thank you! - You're welcome.

What is this now? Oh, my goodness.

Cha-cha lessons for two!

Oh! It's gonna be fun!

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Tony.

I understand the community centre

is always in need of funding.

So I've got my company to sponsor

the arts program for the coming year.

Supplies, museum trips, everything.

Gordon, that's...

that's really generous. Wow, thank you.

I don't believe it. Thanks.

Daniel.

You are the best right-hand man ever.

You've helped me more than I can say

and certainly more than I thank you for. So...

Three weeks, all expenses paid

luxury resort in--

Tahiti?

Oh, you want to go to Tahiti?

- Yes, Tahiti! - Oh!

Oh, the soothing silence!

Oh, the calming caress of the trade winds.

Thank you, sir.

You're welcome.

Now, girls, um...

I'm going to take a leave of absence from work.

For the next few months

we're going to get to know each other again.

We're gonna...

bake cookies, watch movies, build snowmen.

But most importantly we're gonna spend time together because...

I don't want you two growing up

not knowing how much I love you both.

Okay?

Come here.

♪

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.

I'm so happy you could be here.

Well, I had to.

To give you this.

Spider bicycle.

Yeah, sorry. It's not the same size as the real one.

I don't know what to say.

The acceptable social response ritual

would be to say thank you.

You're right, Rose. Thank you.

Got a little something for you, too.

Somewhere at the... bottom of the bag here.

It's beautiful.

Now it's beautiful.

I believe

there's one last Master List Christmas Activity

that has to happen.

Which one? I thought we did everything.

Kissing under the mistletoe!

- - Oh, my...

♪

Hmm.

So does this mean

you'll let the Santa Squad come back next year?

Maybe we can just make it simpler and...

you can just stay all year round.

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas! - Woo!