1 00:00:01,560 --> 00:00:02,880 ( Horn honking ) 2 00:00:02,880 --> 00:00:04,480 I'm Alex Mack. 3 00:00:04,480 --> 00:00:06,240 I was just an average kid 4 00:00:06,240 --> 00:00:07,880 until an accident changed my life. 5 00:00:07,880 --> 00:00:09,960 And since then... 6 00:00:09,960 --> 00:00:12,680 Nothing's been the same. 7 00:00:12,680 --> 00:00:14,080 ( Zapping ) 8 00:00:35,160 --> 00:00:37,520 My best friend Ray thinks it's cool. 9 00:00:39,120 --> 00:00:42,440 My sister Annie thinks I'm a science project. 10 00:00:43,480 --> 00:00:45,840 I can't let anyone else know. 11 00:00:45,840 --> 00:00:47,400 Not even my parents. 12 00:00:49,080 --> 00:00:51,480 I know the Chemical Plant wants to find me 13 00:00:51,480 --> 00:00:53,480 and turn me into some experiment. 14 00:00:53,480 --> 00:00:55,160 But you know something? 15 00:00:55,160 --> 00:00:57,720 I guess I'm not so average anymore. 16 00:00:59,080 --> 00:01:01,640 Woman over P.A.: Hey, kids, that's it for the year. 17 00:01:01,640 --> 00:01:05,280 Enjoy another beautiful winter wonderland in Paradise Valley. 18 00:01:05,280 --> 00:01:08,280 Your holiday temperature is currently 101 degrees. 19 00:01:08,280 --> 00:01:09,720 Happy shopping, students. 20 00:01:09,720 --> 00:01:11,360 I don't know if I'll be able 21 00:01:11,360 --> 00:01:13,680 to stand a weekend at my grandparents'. 22 00:01:13,680 --> 00:01:15,480 I mean, they're just too jolly 23 00:01:15,480 --> 00:01:16,480 and I hate that! 24 00:01:16,480 --> 00:01:17,960 Robyn, there's something 25 00:01:17,960 --> 00:01:19,520 definitely wrong with you. 26 00:01:19,520 --> 00:01:21,040 I'm almost done shopping. 27 00:01:21,040 --> 00:01:22,280 Only my mom's left. 28 00:01:22,280 --> 00:01:23,680 What did you get yours? 29 00:01:23,680 --> 00:01:24,960 Nothing, yet. 30 00:01:24,960 --> 00:01:27,000 So, let's go to the mall together. 31 00:01:27,000 --> 00:01:29,200 We can do, uh, last minute shopping. 32 00:01:29,200 --> 00:01:30,320 I can't. 33 00:01:30,320 --> 00:01:31,760 I don't have any money. 34 00:01:31,760 --> 00:01:35,080 I started saving, but it was way too late. 35 00:01:35,080 --> 00:01:36,640 December just flew by 36 00:01:36,640 --> 00:01:37,560 didn't it? 37 00:01:37,560 --> 00:01:38,520 I'm dead. 38 00:01:38,520 --> 00:01:40,600 I can't believe this, Alex. 39 00:01:40,600 --> 00:01:42,520 You go through this every year. 40 00:01:42,520 --> 00:01:43,480 I know. 41 00:01:43,480 --> 00:01:45,400 What are you so worried about? 42 00:01:45,400 --> 00:01:47,760 Christmas isn't just about giving gifts. 43 00:01:47,760 --> 00:01:48,760 Nicole's right. 44 00:01:48,760 --> 00:01:50,160 I mean, it's also about 45 00:01:50,160 --> 00:01:51,920 a decadent merchandising plot 46 00:01:51,920 --> 00:01:54,720 that stabilizes a government-controlled economy 47 00:01:54,720 --> 00:01:56,240 in the name of goodwill. 48 00:01:56,240 --> 00:01:57,760 Doesn't matter what you say. 49 00:01:57,760 --> 00:01:59,840 If I don't have presents by Christmas 50 00:01:59,840 --> 00:02:01,760 I'll be considered a total failure 51 00:02:01,760 --> 00:02:03,160 as a sister and daughter. 52 00:02:03,160 --> 00:02:04,920 Maybe I can get a job with you. 53 00:02:04,920 --> 00:02:06,120 I don't know, Alex. 54 00:02:06,120 --> 00:02:08,720 The area of forestry I've been involved with 55 00:02:08,720 --> 00:02:10,560 demands a certain skill base. 56 00:02:10,560 --> 00:02:11,880 Don't be so dramatic. 57 00:02:11,880 --> 00:02:14,120 You're just selling Christmas trees. 58 00:02:14,120 --> 00:02:16,120 Ray, help out your best friend. 59 00:02:16,120 --> 00:02:17,240 All right, all right. 60 00:02:17,240 --> 00:02:19,560 I'll inquire as to positions available. 61 00:02:19,560 --> 00:02:20,520 Thank you. 62 00:02:20,520 --> 00:02:22,160 All right, we've got to go. 63 00:02:22,160 --> 00:02:23,120 Bye. Bye. 64 00:02:23,120 --> 00:02:24,200 Have fun. 65 00:02:25,440 --> 00:02:27,680 ( Mr. Mack humming "Deck the Halls" ) 66 00:02:27,680 --> 00:02:28,720 ¶ Da-da-da-da-da ¶ 67 00:02:28,720 --> 00:02:29,880 ¶ da-da-da-da-dah! ¶ 68 00:02:29,880 --> 00:02:31,760 I'm really excited about this. 69 00:02:31,760 --> 00:02:33,280 It's been over ten years 70 00:02:33,280 --> 00:02:35,120 since the whole Mack family 71 00:02:35,120 --> 00:02:36,920 has been back to Paradise Valley. 72 00:02:36,920 --> 00:02:38,720 Remember the last one? 73 00:02:38,720 --> 00:02:40,560 I was a junior research member 74 00:02:40,560 --> 00:02:42,560 you were working as a secretary. 75 00:02:42,560 --> 00:02:45,280 We didn't have much to show for ourselves-- 76 00:02:45,280 --> 00:02:46,680 except for the girls. 77 00:02:46,680 --> 00:02:48,560 We could barely afford a tree. 78 00:02:48,560 --> 00:02:50,320 It was pretty humiliating. 79 00:02:50,320 --> 00:02:52,080 George... 80 00:02:52,080 --> 00:02:54,880 Uncle Bernard... I don't have any ideas. 81 00:02:54,880 --> 00:02:56,800 What do you think he would like? 82 00:02:56,800 --> 00:02:59,360 Bernard-- do we have to get him something? 83 00:02:59,360 --> 00:03:01,960 Yes, George, I can't believe you said that. 84 00:03:01,960 --> 00:03:03,560 That's no holiday spirit! 85 00:03:03,560 --> 00:03:05,960 Because that Bernard won't ever let up. 86 00:03:05,960 --> 00:03:08,560 Every time we see him, he's calling me 87 00:03:08,560 --> 00:03:10,320 "Supernerd" and "Mr. Wizard" 88 00:03:10,320 --> 00:03:11,840 and when he was here last 89 00:03:11,840 --> 00:03:13,920 he really rubbed it in by bragging 90 00:03:13,920 --> 00:03:16,080 about his money and his success-- 91 00:03:16,080 --> 00:03:18,720 and by making fun of our situation. 92 00:03:18,720 --> 00:03:20,760 I've never forgotten that. 93 00:03:20,760 --> 00:03:22,920 George, he's my brother. 94 00:03:22,920 --> 00:03:24,120 I love him. 95 00:03:24,120 --> 00:03:26,680 We all know he has a lousy sense of humor. 96 00:03:26,680 --> 00:03:29,160 I think you're taking this too personally. 97 00:03:29,160 --> 00:03:33,080 I'll show him a Mack family Christmas. 98 00:03:35,000 --> 00:03:38,000 Vince: Research and development claim they have discovered 99 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:39,920 the first possible side effects 100 00:03:39,920 --> 00:03:43,200 of GC-161 if taken in large doses. 101 00:03:43,200 --> 00:03:44,640 That's not good news. 102 00:03:44,640 --> 00:03:45,880 Vince, set it up. 103 00:03:45,880 --> 00:03:48,800 I want to test the Chemical balance personally. 104 00:03:48,800 --> 00:03:49,960 Are you sure 105 00:03:49,960 --> 00:03:52,520 that is the correct approach, Miss Atron? 106 00:03:52,520 --> 00:03:53,720 Perhaps you shouldn't 107 00:03:53,720 --> 00:03:55,440 get that close to the project. 108 00:03:55,440 --> 00:03:58,000 Yes. Yes, I do, or I wouldn't have said so. 109 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:59,720 You know, for somebody who 110 00:03:59,720 --> 00:04:02,320 has pretty much failed at their task 111 00:04:02,320 --> 00:04:04,880 I find it odd that you'd try to advise me 112 00:04:04,880 --> 00:04:06,760 on how to run my own company. 113 00:04:06,760 --> 00:04:09,000 Have it set up by tomorrow morning. 114 00:04:11,080 --> 00:04:14,200 Mrs. Mack: George, how long before you get all this stuff up? 115 00:04:14,200 --> 00:04:15,640 I don't want these lights 116 00:04:15,640 --> 00:04:16,760 all over. 117 00:04:16,760 --> 00:04:18,560 I have to make sure they work. 118 00:04:18,560 --> 00:04:20,360 You know how these lights are. 119 00:04:20,360 --> 00:04:22,760 One out and the whole string fails. 120 00:04:22,760 --> 00:04:23,880 This is pathetic. 121 00:04:23,880 --> 00:04:24,960 Every three months 122 00:04:24,960 --> 00:04:26,960 you ask to borrow more money. No! 123 00:04:26,960 --> 00:04:28,800 Come on, Annie, it's Christmas. 124 00:04:28,800 --> 00:04:30,400 Can't you be more generous? 125 00:04:30,400 --> 00:04:32,320 Alex, Christmas is the one time 126 00:04:32,320 --> 00:04:33,760 I can't afford to be generous. 127 00:04:33,760 --> 00:04:34,960 I have to buy gifts, too. 128 00:04:34,960 --> 00:04:37,040 Mr. Mack: Alex, give me a hand. 129 00:04:37,040 --> 00:04:40,040 I'll plug this one in, then you put that one in. 130 00:04:40,040 --> 00:04:41,360 Okay. 131 00:04:44,040 --> 00:04:44,920 ( Electrical crackling ) 132 00:04:44,920 --> 00:04:46,000 George! 133 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:47,680 Annie: Nice going, Dad. 134 00:04:49,800 --> 00:04:50,520 Oh! 135 00:04:51,600 --> 00:04:53,720 ( Knocking at door ) 136 00:04:56,640 --> 00:04:59,120 Hey, who's messing with the lights? 137 00:04:59,120 --> 00:05:00,240 So...? 138 00:05:00,240 --> 00:05:01,520 Well, I made 139 00:05:01,520 --> 00:05:03,040 a few inquiries and... 140 00:05:03,040 --> 00:05:05,040 you start your job tomorrow. 141 00:05:05,040 --> 00:05:07,080 Oh, Ray, I knew you'd save me. 142 00:05:07,080 --> 00:05:08,160 You're the best. 143 00:05:08,160 --> 00:05:09,880 So how much does it pay? 144 00:05:09,880 --> 00:05:11,760 Up to you-- it's all commission. 145 00:05:11,760 --> 00:05:14,640 You get paid for the amount of trees you sell. 146 00:05:14,640 --> 00:05:16,160 Don't worry, I'll show you. 147 00:05:16,160 --> 00:05:18,720 It's only one day, but it is Christmas Eve. 148 00:05:18,720 --> 00:05:21,080 Play it right, you can make a bundle. 149 00:05:21,080 --> 00:05:22,040 Thanks. 150 00:05:22,040 --> 00:05:22,880 No problem. 151 00:05:22,880 --> 00:05:24,040 ( Crackling ) 152 00:05:24,040 --> 00:05:25,560 Mr. Mack: Sorry. 153 00:05:25,560 --> 00:05:28,520 Vince: The good news is, as year end approaches 154 00:05:28,520 --> 00:05:30,280 we're closer to developing 155 00:05:30,280 --> 00:05:32,440 new techniques which could determine 156 00:05:32,440 --> 00:05:34,000 the child's age and gender 157 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:36,520 thus eliminating a significant percentage 158 00:05:36,520 --> 00:05:37,640 of the community! 159 00:05:37,640 --> 00:05:38,920 Well, it's about time 160 00:05:38,920 --> 00:05:40,840 you gave some good news, Vince. 161 00:05:40,840 --> 00:05:43,040 I've got to get this GC-161 project 162 00:05:43,040 --> 00:05:44,200 completed quickly. 163 00:05:44,200 --> 00:05:45,320 My... superiors 164 00:05:45,320 --> 00:05:47,360 are a little less than pleased 165 00:05:47,360 --> 00:05:48,880 at our slow progress. 166 00:05:48,880 --> 00:05:50,560 A vacuum zone is all set up 167 00:05:50,560 --> 00:05:52,560 for you in the lab, Miss Atron. 168 00:05:53,800 --> 00:05:56,600 Alex: Thanks for shopping at Steve's Trees. 169 00:05:56,600 --> 00:05:57,720 Thank you. 170 00:05:57,720 --> 00:05:59,480 Merry Christmas. 171 00:05:59,480 --> 00:06:01,400 ( To "Jingle Bells" ): ¶ tree sales, tree sales ¶ 172 00:06:01,400 --> 00:06:03,000 ¶ Tree sales all the way ¶ 173 00:06:03,000 --> 00:06:06,680 ¶ Oh, what fun it is to have money every day. ¶ 174 00:06:06,680 --> 00:06:11,320 radio announcer: Next up on the buzz bin will be "Santa needs a milkshake." 175 00:06:11,320 --> 00:06:12,320 You see, Alex? 176 00:06:12,320 --> 00:06:14,240 It's all in how you talk to them. 177 00:06:14,240 --> 00:06:16,800 It's like they want to give me their money. 178 00:06:16,800 --> 00:06:19,200 Like I'm performing a community service. 179 00:06:19,200 --> 00:06:22,440 It is such a beautiful thing to watch you work, Ray. 180 00:06:22,440 --> 00:06:23,520 Aw. 181 00:06:23,520 --> 00:06:25,120 I mean it. It's beautiful. 182 00:06:25,120 --> 00:06:26,400 Here you go, buddy. 183 00:06:26,400 --> 00:06:28,640 Now, uh, what about your buddy here? 184 00:06:28,640 --> 00:06:31,120 I've taken her through the preliminaries. 185 00:06:31,120 --> 00:06:33,080 I think she's ready to fly solo. 186 00:06:33,080 --> 00:06:34,280 ( Car honking ) 187 00:06:35,240 --> 00:06:37,440 ( Honking ) 188 00:06:37,440 --> 00:06:38,560 Whoa. 189 00:06:38,560 --> 00:06:40,520 Ahh... give it a rest, Steve-O. 190 00:06:40,520 --> 00:06:42,160 Slam dunk for the new kid. 191 00:06:42,160 --> 00:06:43,120 All right, Ray. 192 00:06:43,120 --> 00:06:44,040 All right. 193 00:06:44,040 --> 00:06:45,000 You see, Alex? 194 00:06:45,000 --> 00:06:46,360 Now, it's your first sale. 195 00:06:46,360 --> 00:06:47,760 Remember, it's commission 196 00:06:47,760 --> 00:06:49,400 so you have to sell quickly 197 00:06:49,400 --> 00:06:51,200 and then move on to the next. 198 00:06:51,200 --> 00:06:52,200 All right? 199 00:06:52,200 --> 00:06:54,800 Now, get volume and more volume. 200 00:06:54,800 --> 00:06:56,240 All right. Go on. 201 00:06:56,240 --> 00:06:58,800 Ray, I know I've got a long way to go 202 00:06:58,800 --> 00:07:00,280 but this is easy money. 203 00:07:00,280 --> 00:07:01,400 My own sister? 204 00:07:01,400 --> 00:07:02,560 Stand back. 205 00:07:04,800 --> 00:07:06,920 Welcome to Steve's Trees. 206 00:07:06,920 --> 00:07:07,840 Can I help you? 207 00:07:07,840 --> 00:07:08,800 ( Laughing ) 208 00:07:08,800 --> 00:07:09,920 So this is your job? 209 00:07:09,920 --> 00:07:11,200 It's very industrious. 210 00:07:11,200 --> 00:07:12,320 I'm impressed. 211 00:07:12,320 --> 00:07:13,440 Thanks, Annie. 212 00:07:13,440 --> 00:07:16,440 So, how much are you looking to spend here? 213 00:07:16,440 --> 00:07:17,400 Well, we need 214 00:07:17,400 --> 00:07:20,080 a little information first 215 00:07:20,080 --> 00:07:21,800 like, what's the difference 216 00:07:21,800 --> 00:07:24,200 between a Douglas fir and a cypress? 217 00:07:24,200 --> 00:07:27,240 Um, I-I'm not exactly sure. 218 00:07:27,240 --> 00:07:29,400 Well, I think cypresses are conical 219 00:07:29,400 --> 00:07:32,680 when young, then grow into sturdy, low-spreading trees. 220 00:07:34,040 --> 00:07:35,800 If you can't answer my questions 221 00:07:35,800 --> 00:07:37,720 how do you expect to sell to somebody 222 00:07:37,720 --> 00:07:39,080 you don't even know? 223 00:07:39,080 --> 00:07:41,920 You've got to be prepared: know your trees thoroughly. 224 00:07:41,920 --> 00:07:43,920 Come on, Annie, cut her some slack. 225 00:07:43,920 --> 00:07:46,000 It's Christmas Eve, she's flat broke 226 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:47,520 and we're holding her up. 227 00:07:47,520 --> 00:07:49,960 Okay. So show us what you've got. 228 00:07:49,960 --> 00:07:50,920 Right this way. 229 00:07:50,920 --> 00:07:52,880 So, do I get a family discount? 230 00:07:52,880 --> 00:07:55,480 No, you don't-- you're my first customer. 231 00:07:55,480 --> 00:07:57,680 And if they all take as long as you 232 00:07:57,680 --> 00:07:59,320 I'll never make any money. 233 00:07:59,320 --> 00:08:00,320 Okay! 234 00:08:03,080 --> 00:08:05,000 ( Air hissing ) 235 00:08:10,760 --> 00:08:12,400 ( Air hissing ) 236 00:08:23,240 --> 00:08:24,200 Vince! Vince! 237 00:08:24,200 --> 00:08:25,320 Slow down. 238 00:08:25,320 --> 00:08:27,240 Dave, get back to sector "C" and do 239 00:08:27,240 --> 00:08:29,040 whatever it is we pay you for. 240 00:08:29,040 --> 00:08:30,920 Do you realize how close you are 241 00:08:30,920 --> 00:08:32,760 to contaminating a vacuum zone? 242 00:08:32,760 --> 00:08:34,520 No. But as you know, I'm often 243 00:08:34,520 --> 00:08:36,680 in the right place at the wrong time. 244 00:08:36,680 --> 00:08:38,360 Dave, I'm about to enter into 245 00:08:38,360 --> 00:08:40,520 a very important test with Miss Atron. 246 00:08:40,520 --> 00:08:42,880 Did you have something urgent 247 00:08:42,880 --> 00:08:45,760 that you needed to discuss with me? 248 00:08:45,760 --> 00:08:47,240 Ta-da! 249 00:08:47,240 --> 00:08:49,520 Merry Christmas, Vince! 250 00:08:49,520 --> 00:08:51,840 ( Grunting ): It's against company policy 251 00:08:51,840 --> 00:08:54,400 for me to accept gifts of any type, Dave! 252 00:08:55,880 --> 00:08:57,440 ( Chimp screeching ) 253 00:08:57,440 --> 00:08:58,720 ( Screeching ) 254 00:08:58,720 --> 00:08:59,760 Oscar! 255 00:08:59,760 --> 00:09:01,160 Come back, boy! Oscar! 256 00:09:01,160 --> 00:09:02,680 We have a security breach. 257 00:09:02,680 --> 00:09:03,960 Blue zone, code five. 258 00:09:03,960 --> 00:09:05,080 Repeat, code five. 259 00:09:05,080 --> 00:09:06,960 We have an unrestrained animal 260 00:09:06,960 --> 00:09:08,240 loose in the laboratory. 261 00:09:08,240 --> 00:09:10,760 I want it apprehended immediately! 262 00:09:15,080 --> 00:09:17,720 Man over loudspeaker: Blue zone, code five. 263 00:09:17,720 --> 00:09:19,080 Blue zone, code five. 264 00:09:19,080 --> 00:09:21,200 All personnel exit from blue zone. 265 00:09:21,200 --> 00:09:23,320 All personnel exit from blue zone. 266 00:09:23,320 --> 00:09:24,760 ( Alarm buzzing ) 267 00:09:24,760 --> 00:09:26,360 ( Door closes ) 268 00:09:26,360 --> 00:09:28,360 ( Squeaking ) 269 00:09:28,360 --> 00:09:29,280 ( Alarm continues ) 270 00:09:45,960 --> 00:09:49,480 ( Squeaking ) 271 00:09:52,040 --> 00:09:54,080 ( Alarm continues ) 272 00:09:54,080 --> 00:09:57,000 Just let me explain. 273 00:10:02,120 --> 00:10:05,040 Do we have any idea what triggered the alarm? 274 00:10:05,040 --> 00:10:07,960 No, uh, no positive identification as of yet. 275 00:10:07,960 --> 00:10:09,520 Might be a system malfunction. 276 00:10:09,520 --> 00:10:12,080 Vince, I'm fed up with system malfunctions. 277 00:10:12,080 --> 00:10:13,720 Would you get it under control 278 00:10:13,720 --> 00:10:15,280 so I can get my work done! 279 00:10:15,280 --> 00:10:17,720 Yes... ma'am. 280 00:10:17,720 --> 00:10:20,240 Wasn't my fault, it was... 281 00:10:21,200 --> 00:10:22,080 Your fault! 282 00:10:22,080 --> 00:10:23,040 And have I got 283 00:10:23,040 --> 00:10:24,720 a Christmas present for you! 284 00:10:24,720 --> 00:10:26,800 ( Alarm continuing ) 285 00:10:26,800 --> 00:10:29,120 ( Slurping ) 286 00:10:32,640 --> 00:10:36,440 ( Squeaking ) 287 00:10:39,560 --> 00:10:41,800 Come out, come out, wherever you are 288 00:10:41,800 --> 00:10:43,360 my hairy little friend. 289 00:10:43,360 --> 00:10:44,520 What?! 290 00:10:57,040 --> 00:11:00,880 ( Chimp screeching ) 291 00:11:04,640 --> 00:11:06,560 ( Squeaking ) 292 00:11:07,520 --> 00:11:08,600 ( Screeches loudly ) 293 00:11:08,600 --> 00:11:11,160 ( Screeching ) 294 00:11:11,160 --> 00:11:13,920 Security. I've got the chimp in my sights. 295 00:11:13,920 --> 00:11:15,840 ( Squeaking ) 296 00:11:15,840 --> 00:11:17,080 Headed west on maple 297 00:11:17,080 --> 00:11:19,200 toward the Christmas tree lot. 298 00:11:19,200 --> 00:11:20,400 Over. 299 00:11:23,040 --> 00:11:24,720 Annie: No. 300 00:11:24,720 --> 00:11:26,080 No, not that one. 301 00:11:26,080 --> 00:11:28,720 These branches don't fall right. 302 00:11:28,720 --> 00:11:30,200 Annie, you've seen 303 00:11:30,200 --> 00:11:32,960 practically every tree on the lot. 304 00:11:32,960 --> 00:11:37,080 Yeah, Annie, the concept we're dealing with here is commission. 305 00:11:37,080 --> 00:11:39,960 You move the merchandise, you make the money. 306 00:11:39,960 --> 00:11:41,200 You're killing us. 307 00:11:43,280 --> 00:11:45,720 Vince: Let's go! 308 00:11:45,720 --> 00:11:48,160 Hurry up! 309 00:11:48,160 --> 00:11:50,040 Move it! 310 00:11:53,240 --> 00:11:56,280 I'm never going to make enough money at this rate. 311 00:11:56,280 --> 00:11:58,200 Why is she doing this to me? 312 00:11:59,480 --> 00:12:00,840 ( Chattering ) 313 00:12:00,840 --> 00:12:01,800 Hey. 314 00:12:03,160 --> 00:12:04,560 ( Kissing ) 315 00:12:04,560 --> 00:12:06,520 Ray: Alex, hurry up. 316 00:12:09,560 --> 00:12:10,560 ( Zapping ) 317 00:12:11,680 --> 00:12:12,640 ( Zapping ) 318 00:12:14,920 --> 00:12:16,440 ( Laughing ) 319 00:12:18,360 --> 00:12:22,720 Ray, you're not going to believe what's in there. 320 00:12:25,080 --> 00:12:27,320 And it just zapped me, too. 321 00:12:34,200 --> 00:12:35,560 ( Zapping ) 322 00:12:37,320 --> 00:12:39,600 ( Chimp chattering ) 323 00:12:40,320 --> 00:12:41,520 Annie: Bryce... 324 00:12:41,520 --> 00:12:43,120 Alex is really struggling 325 00:12:43,120 --> 00:12:44,800 so I think I might help her 326 00:12:44,800 --> 00:12:46,240 with a few sales tips. 327 00:12:46,240 --> 00:12:48,000 Okay, but please hurry up. 328 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:51,280 My Christmas spirit is taking a serious beating. 329 00:12:51,280 --> 00:12:52,600 I'm almost done. 330 00:12:52,600 --> 00:12:56,160 I think she's starting to get the hang of it. 331 00:12:56,160 --> 00:12:58,680 Alex, I got to go and you should, too. 332 00:12:58,680 --> 00:13:01,920 That monkey's exhibiting all of your symptoms. 333 00:13:01,920 --> 00:13:04,760 If he's been contaminated like I think he has 334 00:13:04,760 --> 00:13:06,560 then Vince isn't far behind. 335 00:13:06,560 --> 00:13:08,160 We can't leave him here. 336 00:13:08,160 --> 00:13:09,480 They'll chop him up 337 00:13:09,480 --> 00:13:11,480 like they want to do with me. 338 00:13:11,480 --> 00:13:13,280 Alex, it's not worth it. 339 00:13:13,280 --> 00:13:17,160 Now, just sell me a tree and forget about the monkey. 340 00:13:17,160 --> 00:13:20,240 Ray: Yo, Steve! They'll take a cypress. 341 00:13:22,520 --> 00:13:25,160 Alex, you've got to get far away from here. 342 00:13:26,800 --> 00:13:28,600 How can we leave him here? 343 00:13:28,600 --> 00:13:30,440 He must be really scared. 344 00:13:31,520 --> 00:13:32,400 ( Sirens wailing ) 345 00:13:36,080 --> 00:13:37,400 We got to go now. 346 00:13:37,400 --> 00:13:39,000 Come here. 347 00:13:41,560 --> 00:13:43,600 Secure all entrances and exits. 348 00:13:43,600 --> 00:13:45,560 I've already got a tree, Vince 349 00:13:45,560 --> 00:13:47,680 but I'll help you pick one out. 350 00:13:47,680 --> 00:13:50,040 Obviously you're looking for silvertips. 351 00:13:50,040 --> 00:13:52,640 Don't get rough, I can show you other trees. 352 00:13:52,640 --> 00:13:54,440 Great, we have nowhere to go. 353 00:13:54,440 --> 00:13:56,040 We're trapped like rats. 354 00:13:56,040 --> 00:13:57,240 Rats with a monkey. 355 00:13:57,240 --> 00:13:59,040 Perfect. 356 00:13:59,040 --> 00:14:00,640 Hey, stop those two! 357 00:14:00,640 --> 00:14:03,480 Hey, no running! This is a tree lot! 358 00:14:07,600 --> 00:14:09,640 Man: Over there, around that tree. 359 00:14:09,640 --> 00:14:11,680 Man: The girl with the monkey... 360 00:14:11,680 --> 00:14:13,760 There she goes. 361 00:14:14,880 --> 00:14:16,400 Welcome to Steve's Trees. 362 00:14:16,400 --> 00:14:17,600 Glad you're here. 363 00:14:17,600 --> 00:14:19,720 We got special group rate sales... 364 00:14:19,720 --> 00:14:21,120 Save you a lot of money. 365 00:14:22,640 --> 00:14:24,400 ( Chimp screeching ) 366 00:14:27,960 --> 00:14:29,360 The girl with the monkey... 367 00:14:29,360 --> 00:14:30,840 There she goes. 368 00:14:35,040 --> 00:14:36,960 Hey, come back here. 369 00:14:39,400 --> 00:14:41,840 ( Screeching ) 370 00:14:47,760 --> 00:14:49,280 Where did he go?! 371 00:14:49,280 --> 00:14:51,480 Get your men out on the road. 372 00:14:51,480 --> 00:14:53,280 Find that animal! Now! 373 00:14:55,560 --> 00:14:57,120 Dave: Oscar? 374 00:14:57,120 --> 00:14:59,840 Dave, one tear 375 00:14:59,840 --> 00:15:02,240 and you are history! 376 00:15:06,920 --> 00:15:08,680 Honey, what do you think? 377 00:15:08,680 --> 00:15:12,640 George, does the word "overkill" mean anything to you? 378 00:15:12,640 --> 00:15:14,800 Please don't be so negative, honey. 379 00:15:14,800 --> 00:15:16,240 I just want this house 380 00:15:16,240 --> 00:15:18,440 to feel as christmasy as possible. 381 00:15:19,400 --> 00:15:21,360 George, this is not funny. 382 00:15:21,360 --> 00:15:25,360 You are obviously overloading something, everything. 383 00:15:25,360 --> 00:15:28,600 I'll check the fuse box... again. 384 00:15:28,600 --> 00:15:30,520 Dave: Vince, it's Christmas Eve. 385 00:15:30,520 --> 00:15:32,320 Can we knock off early? 386 00:15:32,320 --> 00:15:35,200 Vince: Nobody knocks off till we find that monkey. 387 00:15:35,200 --> 00:15:37,360 Announcer: Well, the sun is setting 388 00:15:37,360 --> 00:15:39,840 over Santa's tropical winter wonderland. 389 00:15:39,840 --> 00:15:42,920 We wish you and your family a happy Christmas Eve. 390 00:15:42,920 --> 00:15:46,560 We leave you now with "don't cry for me, Santa Clausito." 391 00:15:48,720 --> 00:15:50,240 I'm doomed, Ray. 392 00:15:50,240 --> 00:15:53,880 I've got nothing-- no money, no gifts. 393 00:15:53,880 --> 00:15:55,120 Don't worry, Alex. 394 00:15:55,120 --> 00:15:57,080 I can float you a small loan. 395 00:15:57,080 --> 00:15:59,120 You've given me a lot already. 396 00:15:59,120 --> 00:16:00,480 And even if you did 397 00:16:00,480 --> 00:16:02,760 all the stores are already closed. 398 00:16:02,760 --> 00:16:05,200 I don't even have anything for you. 399 00:16:05,200 --> 00:16:07,400 You don't have to get me anything. 400 00:16:07,400 --> 00:16:09,560 You're there for me all year long. 401 00:16:09,560 --> 00:16:11,000 You're my best friend. 402 00:16:11,000 --> 00:16:14,680 Thanks. But there's still a small matter of my family. 403 00:16:14,680 --> 00:16:16,920 I can't even face them right now. 404 00:16:16,920 --> 00:16:18,200 See you tomorrow. 405 00:16:18,200 --> 00:16:19,400 Okay. 406 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:44,200 Mr. Mack: Tell me-- am I nuts? 407 00:16:44,200 --> 00:16:46,840 I spend all week on this ridiculous light show 408 00:16:46,840 --> 00:16:48,480 and I can't even turn it on 409 00:16:48,480 --> 00:16:50,360 without blowing out all our fuses. 410 00:16:50,360 --> 00:16:52,640 I'll have to work on it all day tomorrow 411 00:16:52,640 --> 00:16:54,520 and it still might not be ready. 412 00:16:54,520 --> 00:16:57,400 Bernard may have the last laugh... again. 413 00:16:57,400 --> 00:16:58,840 George, what about me? 414 00:16:58,840 --> 00:17:01,960 Have you taken a good look at this house lately? 415 00:17:01,960 --> 00:17:04,760 I can't possibly get it cleaned up by tomorrow. 416 00:17:04,760 --> 00:17:07,680 Mom, I wanted to wear this for the party tomorrow 417 00:17:07,680 --> 00:17:09,520 and it has a big rip. 418 00:17:09,520 --> 00:17:10,640 Can you fix it? 419 00:17:10,640 --> 00:17:12,960 No, Annie, I, I don't have the time. 420 00:17:12,960 --> 00:17:15,080 You'll have to sew it yourself. 421 00:17:15,080 --> 00:17:16,880 Mom, you know I can't sew. 422 00:17:16,880 --> 00:17:19,240 You can split atoms, but you can't sew? 423 00:17:19,240 --> 00:17:20,600 Fine, forget it. 424 00:17:20,600 --> 00:17:23,040 I'll just wear something I hate instead. 425 00:17:23,040 --> 00:17:24,800 Mr. Mack: Alex is still out? 426 00:17:24,800 --> 00:17:28,200 Mrs. Mack: Yes, and she's probably having a great time too. 427 00:18:17,080 --> 00:18:19,320 ( Zapping ) 428 00:18:37,120 --> 00:18:38,720 ( Whispering ): Hey, guys. 429 00:18:38,720 --> 00:18:39,840 Alex? 430 00:18:39,840 --> 00:18:41,440 Honey... 431 00:18:41,440 --> 00:18:42,920 Hey. 432 00:18:42,920 --> 00:18:44,040 Merry Christmas. 433 00:18:44,040 --> 00:18:45,360 Thank you so much. 434 00:18:45,360 --> 00:18:47,080 Mr. Mack: And my lights. 435 00:18:47,080 --> 00:18:49,040 What a wonderful surprise. 436 00:18:49,040 --> 00:18:51,080 How did you do all of this? 437 00:18:51,080 --> 00:18:52,680 Well, Ray helped a little. 438 00:18:52,680 --> 00:18:55,320 The rest just kind of happened by accident. 439 00:18:55,320 --> 00:18:59,000 As long as we can keep them running until Bernard gets here 440 00:18:59,000 --> 00:19:00,120 I'll be happy. 441 00:19:00,120 --> 00:19:01,480 Thanks, Alex. 442 00:19:01,480 --> 00:19:04,320 You guys don't have to be so nice to me. 443 00:19:04,320 --> 00:19:07,160 I didn't even get any of you presents. 444 00:19:07,160 --> 00:19:08,440 Mrs. Mack: Alex... 445 00:19:08,440 --> 00:19:10,400 You've given us so much 446 00:19:10,400 --> 00:19:13,520 more than you know, and not just this. 447 00:19:13,520 --> 00:19:15,040 Everything you do. 448 00:19:15,040 --> 00:19:16,640 Honey, we love you. 449 00:19:16,640 --> 00:19:19,560 You don't have to buy us presents. 450 00:19:29,840 --> 00:19:32,720 Hey, you guys, dinner's being served. 451 00:19:32,720 --> 00:19:34,200 Good, I'm ready. 452 00:19:34,200 --> 00:19:36,920 Annie, you think that chimp got away? 453 00:19:36,920 --> 00:19:38,280 I hope so. 454 00:19:38,280 --> 00:19:40,840 Once they discover he has powers like you 455 00:19:40,840 --> 00:19:42,360 they're going to see you 456 00:19:42,360 --> 00:19:44,560 as an even bigger threat than ever. 457 00:19:44,560 --> 00:19:46,320 So it's good we helped him escape? 458 00:19:46,320 --> 00:19:49,000 As long as you made it, yeah. 459 00:19:49,000 --> 00:19:52,200 But, whatever made you do it, Alex? 460 00:19:52,200 --> 00:19:55,840 Because he was just like me. 461 00:19:55,840 --> 00:19:57,120 I guess. 462 00:19:57,120 --> 00:19:58,320 Wherever he is 463 00:19:58,320 --> 00:20:00,680 I hope he has friends like you guys 464 00:20:00,680 --> 00:20:02,040 to look out for him. 465 00:20:04,720 --> 00:20:06,960 Boy, I'm glad I found you again. 466 00:20:06,960 --> 00:20:08,720 And don't worry, Oscar. 467 00:20:08,720 --> 00:20:11,640 I'm not going to give you back to Vince. 468 00:20:11,640 --> 00:20:14,440 He's not ready to nurture anybody yet. 469 00:20:14,440 --> 00:20:16,360 But you and me? We're a team. 470 00:20:16,360 --> 00:20:17,480 You hungry? 471 00:20:17,480 --> 00:20:18,920 ( Chimp chatters ) 472 00:20:18,920 --> 00:20:20,480 I'll get you something. 473 00:20:20,480 --> 00:20:23,600 Man on TV: Ha-ha. I finally got my revenge, Santa. 474 00:20:23,600 --> 00:20:25,480 Finally the world will learn 475 00:20:25,480 --> 00:20:28,280 that there's another holiday every December 476 00:20:28,280 --> 00:20:29,640 and merry Christmas? 477 00:20:29,640 --> 00:20:31,440 I don't think so. 478 00:20:31,440 --> 00:20:32,960 ( Zapping and screeching ) 479 00:20:32,960 --> 00:20:34,960 ( Screeching ) 480 00:20:34,960 --> 00:20:36,720 ( Zapping and screeching ) 481 00:20:36,720 --> 00:20:38,760 TV announcer: Now, welcome back to 482 00:20:38,760 --> 00:20:40,800 Merry Christmas? I don't think so 483 00:20:40,800 --> 00:20:43,520 a special colorized holiday presentation 484 00:20:43,520 --> 00:20:45,920 brought to you by the good people 485 00:20:45,920 --> 00:20:48,000 at Paradise Valley Chemical 486 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:50,720 who believe in progress at any cost. 487 00:20:50,720 --> 00:20:52,640 ( Car door slams ) 488 00:20:52,640 --> 00:20:54,760 Oh, no. 489 00:20:58,480 --> 00:21:00,560 ( Doorbell rings ) 490 00:21:02,560 --> 00:21:05,720 Bernard, long time no see. 491 00:21:05,720 --> 00:21:07,440 Hiya, George. 492 00:21:07,440 --> 00:21:10,200 Do you, uh, mind if we have a word outside? 493 00:21:10,200 --> 00:21:13,680 George, uh, I was thinking on my way over here tonight 494 00:21:13,680 --> 00:21:17,000 how I've made jokes at your expense over the years. 495 00:21:17,000 --> 00:21:19,560 Jokes? I really can't recall that, Bernie. 496 00:21:19,560 --> 00:21:23,000 You know, how I used to tease you about being Mr. Wizard 497 00:21:23,000 --> 00:21:24,840 or how one day you'd discover 498 00:21:24,840 --> 00:21:27,880 how to turn those little paychecks into big ones? 499 00:21:27,880 --> 00:21:29,960 Oh, now it's coming back to me. 500 00:21:29,960 --> 00:21:32,440 Well, before I enter your beautiful home 501 00:21:32,440 --> 00:21:34,040 and see your family again 502 00:21:34,040 --> 00:21:36,760 I wanted to let you know that I am sorry... 503 00:21:36,760 --> 00:21:38,240 And that I am very proud 504 00:21:38,240 --> 00:21:40,920 that my sister has married such a good guy. 505 00:21:40,920 --> 00:21:42,840 Merry Christmas, George. 506 00:21:42,840 --> 00:21:44,800 Merry Christmas, Bernard. 507 00:21:44,800 --> 00:21:46,440 Merry Christmas. 508 00:21:46,440 --> 00:21:49,120 Look, you want to help me hang some lights? 509 00:21:49,120 --> 00:21:52,320 Oh, yeah, but it's not one of those contraptions... 510 00:21:52,320 --> 00:21:55,560 No, no... Honey, honey, look who's here. 511 00:21:56,520 --> 00:21:57,640 Annie: Hey, Alex 512 00:21:57,640 --> 00:22:00,200 what is it you want for Christmas? 513 00:22:03,000 --> 00:22:04,400 ( Zapping ) 514 00:22:10,360 --> 00:22:11,600 Ray: That's cool. 515 00:22:11,600 --> 00:22:13,080 Merry Christmas, Al. 516 00:22:13,080 --> 00:22:15,400 Come on, you guys, let's go eat. 517 00:22:15,400 --> 00:22:17,400 Merry Christmas, Ray. 518 00:22:33,920 --> 00:22:35,960 Captioned by Grant Brown