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...And now
back to the wnyj news center

for an update on the weather
and how it may affect retailers

this holiday season.

The high today

is a crisp 32 degrees,

with temperatures falling
to the low teens by tonight,

but our weather center predicts

that no snow is expected
in the city anytime soon,

so it looks like
this holiday season

is going to be
a disappointment,

not only for those
hoping for a white Christmas,

but also for retailers
everywhere

as families cut back
on non-essential items

such as toys.

The one bright spot
is this year's must-have toy.

Intellytron...

The talking robot
is breaking sales records

all over the country.

Not since tickle-me-Elmo

have we seen a toy
fly off store shelves

as quickly as this.

Great.

Wonderful.

And perfect.

How's your cereal?

Would you rather have
French toast,

or eggs,
or something more fitting

for the most important meal
of the day?

No, thank you.

Dad and I always eat cereal
for breakfast.

Okay.

He doesn't usually let me
have megapuffs.

Why?

He says the first ingredient
in this cereal is cavity.

Oh.

Uh... okay.

"Buy healthier cereal...

Um...

How about scrambled eggs?

Sound good?

All right...

So, I have a good idea.

Tomorrow's Saturday.

Why don't we go visit Santa?

Are you... past that?

Aunt Holly, I'm 10.

Right.

Sorry.

It's just

when your dad and I
were kids,

there was always
a present under the tree

that nobody
could account for.

Grandma and grandpa
didn't buy it.

It was always just there...

Waiting for us.

Weird, right?

Gabe?

I need to get to school early

so I can get
some extra help

on my math homework.

Well, I can help you.

My teacher doesn't want you
to "help" me anymore.

Right.

Yeah, math has changed so much
since I was your age.

Right.

Can we just go?

Sure.

Aye-aye, captain,
warp speed ahead.

Star Trek?

No? Never mind.

Hang on...

Hello?

Hi, Lindy.

Yeah, of course, I have time
to get your dry cleaning,

and your coffee.

Uh-huh...

My dad and I

we always go ice skating
at Christmas time.

That's a good idea.

We could go ice skating
at Rockefeller center,

and then we could
decorate the tree,

and bake cookies,
and go shopping.

I love Christmas.

Cooking and shopping?

You know I'm a boy, right?

Some of the best chefs
in the world are men,

and what I meant was,

we could go
to a toy store

and get some ideas
for Christmas presents...

boy Christmas presents.

I already know what I want.

Intellytron!

Can we go
look at them?

All right, but you never know

what's going to be
under the tree.

Have a great day.

Don't forget
how special you are!

Sorry.

Bye.

God bless you!

That's strange.

He said he wanted to see me
right away?

Well, did he say why?

All right, I'll be right there.

Thanks, buddy.

Hey, hold up!

Hey, can you hold up?

Hi. Can I get
a tall non-fat latte

with extra
whipped cream, please?

$3.90.

Okay.

I know, non-fat?
Whipped cream?

You must think that's odd.

Freaky.

It's for my boss.

She's full of
inconsistencies.

She actually hired me to be
the marketing manager,

but now she just treats me
like I'm her personal assistant.

There you go.

It's empty.

You're all out of bucks.

Really?

Uh, okay.

I-I have cash.

Um...

Hang on.

Here, why don't you
let me get it?

No, it's okay.
I-i have it.

It's fine, don't
worry about it.

Look, just let the cute guy
buy the coffee.

I have to get to work.

I actually am
a personal assistant.

Okay.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Oh, you're welcome.

I'll buy yours
tomorrow.

Okay...

I mean if you decide
to come tomorrow.

If not, I'll just wait for
another time.

Not wait like I'm stalking you.

I mean, wait

like a normal person...

Who sounds like a crazy person.

Jake Finley.

Holly... Wilson.

Nice to meet you,
Holly Wilson.

You too, Jake Finley.

Uh, your dress is...

Oh, thank you!

I designed it
myself.

It's actually reversible.

You can wear it during the day,

and then you flip it inside out,
and wear it in the evening,

like, you know,
if you have a date.

Did that sound like I was
asking you out on a date?

Because I wouldn't.

N-not...

That you're not someone
I would date.

It's just I was explaining

about the dress, and, uh...

I'm going to go... now.

See you later?

It's a deal.

"It's a deal?"

What am I, a game show host?

Morning, Betty.

Morning, Jake.

What's the mood like
in there this morning?

He's been his warm fuzzy self
all morning.

He gave me a big hug

and asked me all about my cats.

That bad?

He's still mad
that I hired a store Santa.

Well, you know how he feels
about Christmas.

I sure do.

I tried sneaking this
into the break room.

Betty, you got
that number yet!

He refuses to use
the intercom.

I'm on it!

Go on in.

Wish me luck.

Good morning, dad.

Are you aware

that the Intellytron
is the hottest,

most sought-after toy
of the Christmas season?

Yes,

but I also believe

that during these
tough economic times,

people are going to
go back to the basics.

Old-school toys

like train sets and board games.

So, with your vast experience
of two months

as manager of the store,

you decided

that the hottest selling toy
of the season

should be completely
unavailable at our store.

Why do people send

Christmas cards?

To be nice?

Look, dad,

when you made me manager,

you said that I was
in charge of all decisions,

and I've decided

that people don't want
to buy plastic toys

that break the first hour
you play with them.

Those toys are a waste of money.

That waste of money
is our profit margin.

We depend on Christmas revenue

to balance our yearly
bottom line,

and toy sales are
an essential part of that plan.

So, sales,
that's all that matters?

Look, when I was a kid,
you used to say

that if you treat people
with fairness and respect,

the sales
will follow.

While we're on the subject
of Christmas,

I would like
to revive the tradition

of the Finley's
employee Christmas party.

I think it's important.

Why don't you concentrate

on bringing in customers
and boosting sales?

Look, I am convinced

we're going to sell out
this toy department

by Christmas.

Christmas is in 10 days.

I hope you're right.

I'll resign as manager
if we don't.

I'm willing to
stake my job on this.

You just did.

Is she looking for me?

I told her
you were downstairs

delivering sketches.

Thank you.

I cannot lose this job.

How are things going
with Gabe?

Well, let's see, um,

I fed him sugar
for breakfast,

helped him fail a math test

and embarrassed him
in front of his new friends.

Ah, kids are resilient.

Have you, uh,
heard of this toy, Intellytron?

That's what he wants
for Christmas.

That's what
every kid wants.

It should be easy to find.

Okay.

David's brother
is coming to town

this weekend.

I was thinking that you could...

No.

No, thank you.

First of all,

I have no time to date,

and second of all,
David's brother is...

Getting a divorce.

Isn't he the one who pawned
his wife's wedding ring

for mets tickets?

Like I said,
he's getting a divorce.

Thanks, but I'll pass.

Right now, Gabe is
the only man in my life.

Whatever happened to Chaz?

That tall guy
with the Porsche?

Uh, well, it wasn't his car
or his real name.

Ooh.

That happened to me once
in college. It was...

Phew!

Ooh!

Holly!

Finally
you're here!

There you go.

It's cold.

It's eight blocks
to your favorite coffee place.

I tried to...

Speaking of Holly
being late!

I need everybody
to stay late tonight

to help me get ready

for tomorrow,

when I'm going on
the home shopping channel

to showcase my new
"average woman" dress line.

"Every woman."

What?

It's not your
"average woman" dress line,

it's your "every woman"
dress line.

I said that.

"'Cause every women deserves
to wear a Lindy Lowe dress."

We're now available
in several department stores,

and online...

I know

your marketing strategy.

I paid for it.

Right.

Um, I have to

pick up
my nephew at 6:00.

That's when the after-school
program closes.

Your what?

My nephew?

Gabe?

I-I told you about him.

My brother, Mike,
was deployed overseas,

and I'm in charge of...

Okay, everybody!

We all have to stay late tonight

except for Holly,

whose life
is more important

than ours.

Sorry.

I assume you will be

at the studio tomorrow

for my television debut.

Of course.

I'm excited about it.

It's going to be great.

Well, let's hope so, considering
it was your idea.

Lindy...

Have you had a chance
to look at my sketches

for the dress design?

I run an entire company
by myself.

I barely have time
for my own basic needs,

and now you want me
to mentor you?

I hired you
for marketing,

not designing.

You're right.

I'm sorry.

It's...

Not a horrible idea.

This little black
dress of yours

that's reversible

and goes from day to night.

I mean, it needs
a great deal of work,

and it's obviously not
couture...

But it's not a...

Horrible idea.

Thank you?

Morning.

Morning.

Got you, you little weasel.

Good morning!

And welcome to Finley's
toy department.

May I help you?

Help me?

Yeah.

Are you shopping
for your children?

Boys or girls?

No, I...

We have a huge selection
of classic toys,

so you follow me.

I'm sorry.

Um...

Who-who are you?

"Mrs. miracle?"

Yes.

Actually, I'm Mrs. Merkle,

but they made
a mistake

on my name tag,

and I kept it

because it sounds so hopeful
at this time of year,

don't you think?

I'm Jake Finley.

Oh, it's a pleasure
to meet you.

Can I interest you

in, um, some puzzles,
or game boards?

Oh, we have slinkys!

This is Finley's
department store.

F...

Oh!

Oh, my!

I am so silly!

Of course!

You're J.R.'S son.

So, you know my father, then?

Oh, only by reputation.

No, no, see,
I've never had the pleasure

of meeting him,

but I am so glad
to have meet you.

Ooh, I see

you have your coffee.

How did that go?

F-fine.

See, I'm the store manager.

The manager?

Oh, isn't that wonderful.

You must be so proud.

And the funny thing is

is I don't remember getting
a call from human resources

about you.

Oh, well, I'm just here
to help you save Christmas,

and the toys are just
flying off the shelves.

Actually,

the biggest one of all
are train sets!

Train sets?

Well, uh...

Well, how many have you sold?

Two!

Two?

That's right!

Oh!

Have some
Christmas cookies.

Yeah!

My mother used to bake them
just like this.

The stars were always
my favorite.

Oh, I must bring a plate
of these to your father.

Uh, uh, no.

Please don't do that.

Well, why not?

My father doesn't
celebrate Christmas...

Could you excuse me
for a moment please?

Oh, sure.

Okay.

I'll be right back.

All right.

Gloria...

Do you know anything
about this new employee?

I thought
you hired her.

Yeah.

She was standing outside
this morning

wearing that name tag

when we opened.

Could you do me
a favor?

Could you call H.R.
And see if they sent her?

I will, yes.

I think
she might just be

a confused old lady

who wandered in
off the street.

You think so?

Oh, come on,
her name is miracle,

she says she's here

to save Christmas.

Unfortunately,

we may need a miracle
this Christmas.

You have no idea.

♪ Dashing through the snow
in a one-horse open sleigh ♪

♪ Over the fields we go
we're laughing all the way ♪

Just ask
for shipping and handling.

Luke's galactic sidekick...

Intellytron...
A technological marvel

with state-of-the-art
technology

can now be
at your command.

Intellytron is unstoppable,

with a futuristic weapon
that makes him...

Future...

Come on.

...able to destroy his enemies
on land and water, he

will spring into action
at the push of a button.

With Intellytron at your side,
you have the ultimate weapon!

There's no way
it even does that.

"I came from the future

to join forces with you!"

Intellytron.

Who would even
want to play with that?

Intellytron...

Stupid...

If you don't need
anything else,

I'll be going now.

No, that'll be all,

and thanks for staying late
to finish the inventory report.

Good night.

Good night.

Betty!

Betty...

I threw these Christmas cards
away this morning.

Did you take them
out of the trash?

No, I didn't.

W-well, I-i...

I don't understand...

Never mind.

Good night.

'Night.

Hey, aunt Holly,

you remember
what day tomorrow is, right?

Of course, how could I forget?

Christmas shopping in the city!

I need extra
lunch money next week.

I had to borrow
from the office today.

I forgot to give you
your lunch money?

Again?

Oh... I'm so sorry.

I mean, how are you
supposed to learn anything

when you're too weak
to concentrate?

No big deal.

Well, other than that
minor fiasco,

how was school today?

Fine.

Hey, I know how hard it is
to start at a new school,

and I know you miss
your friends

from back home,

but I promise you
that every day

it's going to get
a little bit easier.

You told me that last week.

What's this?

Oh, this is
vegetable brown rice.

What are these
green things?

The green things?

That's zucchini
and spinach

that I put
in the sauce.

See?
You get eat what you love,

and it's still good for you.

That's what
the "healthy kids recipe book"

calls win-win eating!

Hmm...

Yummy.

Peanut butter and bananas?

All right.

No, wait, wait!

Let's look at
the window.

Oh, look at
all the toys!

Okay, see,
these are the toys

from my childhood.

You see that jewelry box?

Yeah.

I used to have one
just like that.

Aw, I loved that jewelry box!

I wonder
if it plays music

when the little ballerina
goes around inside.

They don't have it.

What?

Intellytron.
Why don't they have it?

Well, they'll probably
have one inside.

Let's go look.

Okay, you ready?

Could you help us,
please?

Oh!

Well, hello!

Hi.

Welcome to
Finley's.

"Mrs. miracle?"

Oh, no, well,
actually, it's Merkle,

but you can call me "miracle."

Well, I think my nephew
wants to look at...

Intellytron?

How did you know?

Everybody wants that
for Christmas!

So do you have one?

Not one,

but we do have

some tried
and true toys.

Toys that have withstood
generations of children.

Come on with me.

Let's go to the fun zone.

Go ahead.

Attention shoppers.
Welcome to Finley's.

Santa's workshop will be open
till 4:00 P.M. today.

Santa's workshop is located
on the fourth floor...

Toby wants a bone.

Ooh, scratch my belly!

Meeting the love of your life

depends on the effort
you put into it.

Look around you.

Hi.

Hi.

You work here?

Yeah.

You shop here?

Yeah.

Is, uh,

is that your son?

No, that's my nephew.

His mom passed away
a couple years ago,

and his dad,
my brother, Mike,

was deployed overseas,

so he's been with me
for a couple months.

Oh, well,
that's great.

It's not great.

It's horrib...
That's a horrible story.

It's great

that you have
a nephew...

It's okay.

Thanks again
for buying me coffee

the other day.

You're welcome.

Do you know when
you'll be getting in

some more
Intellytrons?

Oh... no, honey,

but come here.

Let's go tell Santa.

See him
way down there?

Go tell him what you want
for Christmas, okay?

He's not real.

Well, of course not,

but the little children
don't know that,

and they get a kick out of
sitting on his lap

and pulling on
his beard.

Yeah, I used to do that
when I was little, too.

But it's still worthwhile
telling him what you want,

'cause then he tells it
to the real Santa.

The real Santa?

Yeah, like you said,

he's a store Santa,
he's not real.

He's just a hired
Christmas helper like me,

but he can contact
the real Santa

and give him the messages.

Right.

Yeah.

Go on, go tell him.

I hope
you don't mind,

but I suggested
to Gabe

that he tell Santa

what he wants
for Christmas.

Oh, thank you.

I wanted to get a picture
of him sitting on Santa's knee

to send to his father.

You know, the store Santa
was Jake's idea.

Well, thank you.

Must be hard
on kids

whose parents serve
in the military,

especially
at Christmas time.

Yeah, it is.

We don't expect his father
for another nine months.

Oh...

Oh, excuse me.

Hello?

Gabe is lucky
to have you.

You love him, and he knows it.

Your efforts will be rewarded.

It's a great opportunity

to reach a wide audience,

so don't worry,
you're going to be wonderful.

And it's been proven,

being on the
home shopping channel

expands your customer base.

I'm sure you're going to sell,
like, a million dresses.

I think
you're right.

I'm a natural for television.

I should have done this
a long time ago.

Why didn't you
recommend it sooner?

I-I did, but...

Oh, Gabe.

Uh, Lindy, I-I'd like you
to meet somebody.

This is my nephew, Gabe.

Nice to meet you.

I pictured you
bigger.

Is that what
10-year-olds look like?

I guess so.

Are you sure?

Hmm.

Um, hey, Lindy,

another way
to expand your sales

would be to market
to larger-size women.

Why do you keep
bringing that up?

The plus-size market

is not built for high fashion.

Well, I'm not talking about
plus-size

so much as normal size.

See, um,
your dresses

only go up to a size 10,

but because of
the way they're cut,

they usually only fit
a size eight.

And most women wear a 10 or 12...

When I start designing

for women who have
let themselves go,

it's the day

I am out of
the fashion business.

Is that what I look like?

I thought I looked younger.

You look really nice.

Well, thank you, young man.

Smart kid.

Ugh! Get these out.

They hide the dress.

Goodness,
is that your lunch?

It was in my purse.

I believe I sat on it
on the subway.

Oh, well, lucky for you,
I brought just enough for two.

Is that
ropa vieja?

Uh-huh.

My grandmother
used to make that for me

on Christmas.

Really?

She said, "buena comida

es El corazon de la familia."

Which means...

"Good food
is the heart of the family."

You speak Spanish?

Oh, poquito.

Muy bien.

How long have you worked here?

I have worked for
Finley's department store

for 30 years.

That's a long time.

Mr. Finley senior must be
very good to his employees.

He is.

We don't see much of him
since his wife died.

He used to
be on the floor

working with us
the whole day.

He used to throw
the most amazing Christmas party

across the street
at Vincenzo's

for all the employees
and their families.

Well, Mr. Finley Sr.
Is a very handsome man.

Have you met him?

No.

No, no, he just sounds like
he's handsome.

I called H.R...

Heavenly resources?

Human resources.

Oh, oh, right.

Right, that's
what I meant, yeah.

They never heard of you.

Really?

Well, that's not so surprising.

I mean, they hire so many people

at Christmas time,

but...

I'll straighten things out.

Thank you.

De nada.

This close to Christmas,
we all have parties to attend,

that means we all need
the perfect dress to wear.

We are so lucky

to have fashion designer
Lindy Lowe on the show today.

Welcome, Lindy.

For the first time
on the home shopping channel,

we are offering Lindy Lowe
designer dresses

size 0 to 10

to the general public
at affordable prices.

Tell us more

about your new
"every woman" line.

Thank you, Clair.

I am so happy
to be here

to offer a bit
of sophistication and flair

to the average woman

who ordinarily would not
think to dress

with any real style.

Uh... i-i think
what Ms. Lowe means

is that all women

want to dress
like fashion models.

We all want to make heads turn,
don't we, girls?

Right.

We all want to look like

we just stepped off
the cover of vogue...

As unlikely
and delusional as that sounds.

I am in so much trouble.

Oh!

Lovely evening.

Mrs. miracle?

Yes.

Miracle, miracle...

To the best of my recollection,

we do not have an employee
at Finley's named miracle,

and I pride myself
on knowing the name

of every employee at the store,

including seasonal staff.

Actually, it's Mrs. Merkle,

but they made a mistake
with my tag,

so I just kept it,

'cause it has a nice ring to it
at this time of year.

I still don't
recognize the name.

Well, I wouldn't
let it worry you.

We're all getting older.

They say the first
to go is the eyes,

and then the mind
comes close behind,

and, suddenly,
you and your teeth

are sleeping in separate beds.

I beg your pardon?

You used to spend your days

working alongside
your employees.

Now you don't
come out of your office.

You can't expect to know
all your employees

if you don't interact with them,

and they miss you.

What department
do you work in?

Toys.

I work for your son,

and he's doing a marvelous job
managing this store.

Where is my son?

He was supposed to
be here at 6:30.

We're having dinner
and he's late.

Oh, you didn't get
the message?

Oh, I'm sorry.

No, he had to cancel.

He's doing inventory.

Well, then...

Good night, Mrs. Merkle.

Good night.

Mrs. Merkle,
do you need a ride?

Oh, no, thank you.
I have a ride,

but I-i have a feeling

that Gloria
could use a ride.

Gloria?

Mr. Finley has offered
to take you home.

Oh.

You know that you live
six blocks away from him.

Did you know that?

You know
where I live?

Well, goodness,

you've lived
in the same place

for 30 years.

Come on, honey,
hop in.

Well, I guess it'll be okay.

Oh, that's awfully generous
of you, Mr. Finley,

but I wouldn't like
to take you out of your way.

Gloria...

Gloria Martinez, right?

I remember you.

You've worked for me
for a long time.

Y-you started in...
The shoe department!

What an amazing memory.

Ah, well.

Yes, sir,

I have worked for you
for 30 years.

I remember you.

You used to wear your hair
down, though,

and-and curly.

Yes.

Well, please...

After you.

Okay.

Buenas noches.

Good night.

Good night.

There's a nice cafe for dinner
at 77th and Madison Avenue

in case you get a flat tire

in the area.

Was that my father's car
pulling away?

Oh, I believe so.

We had dinner plans tonight.

Frankly,
I'm happy to get out of it.

I don't know if I could stomach
an entire dinner

of "I told you so's."

Well, you followed
your instincts,

and that's a wonderful quality.

If you plan
to run this store

someday,

you'll have to trust
your own judgment.

I don't think my father
is ever going to retire.

You know, I have to thank you

for all the hard work
you've been doing.

Your Christmas spirit
certainly has been contagious

around here.

I do love Christmas.

Gloria tells me

you used to give
a big Christmas party

for all of your employees
across the street.

Yeah, we did.

We don't do that anymore.

Aw...

My mother,

she died on Christmas Eve,

so my father thinks
it's disrespectful

if we celebrate.

Aw...

I don't think so.

In fact, I miss
celebrating Christmas

with everyone.

You love this store,
don't you?

Yeah.

Yeah, it's like a second home.

Well, why don't you
stand up for yourself?

Tell him how you feel.

Well, you're
a Finley, too.

Has anyone ever told you
that you can be very nosey?

Oh, yes!

Every day.

Sometimes twice a day.

I'm going to catch a cab.

Or you could
walk home.

It'll relax you
and clear your head.

Yeah, I suppose you're right.

The city is beautiful
this time of year,

vendors are selling
roasted chestnuts...

Maybe I'll grab a bag, huh?

He's wrong, you know.

I beg your pardon?

Your father is wrong to think

that celebrating Christmas
is disrespectful to your mother.

Celebrating anything
in her memory

honors her.

Goodnight, Mrs. Merkle.

Goodnight.

Roasted chestnuts!

It's a Christmas tradition.

You want to get some?

Yes!

Okay.

Jake... again.

Holly.

Again.

We keep running into
each other.

It appears that way.

Three bags, please.

You live around here?

No.

We're coming back
from ice skating.

Oh, nice.

You know,
when I was your age...

Thank you.

My mother used to buy me
a bag of chestnuts

and we'd go for a ride
in a carriage

around the park.

Can we
get a ride?

Please?

Well, I don't think
we have a choice.

Down fifth Avenue, please, sir.

Okay, careful.

Thanks.
This is so cool!

Giddy-up!

I wish it would snow.

It's just not Christmas
unless it snows.

I don't think
that's going to happen

this year.

See that?

That's the only toy
Gabe wants.

The only problem is

Santa can't seem
to find one.

That toy could
cost me my job.

What?

I decided not
to stock it in the store.

Why not?

I think kids
should have toys

that spark
their imagination,

you know? It's...

When I was a kid,

I had these plastic
toy soldiers

I used to play with
in the backyard

in the dirt for hours,

fighting
imaginary battles,

defending imaginary
castles...

I played with

the same green
and yellow jump rope

for an entire summer.

I was afraid that
was going to happen.

It's been
a long day.

You know, my apartment's
just around the corner.

You guys could take
my car service home.

Oh, it-it's okay.

I appreciate it,
but we can take the bus.

I live in Brooklyn.

No, I have
a car service

that I pay for by the month,

that I never use.

I am pretty sure
they make fun of me

behind my back.

You'd be doing me a favor.

Okay.

Okay.

Seeing Christmas

through the eyes of a child,

it's just kind of like...

Living it all over again,
you know?

Yeah.

Well, here we are.

You live here?

Finley...

Finley as in Finley's
department stores?

I just put that
together now.

It's okay.

It's a common last name.

All right, big guy,
here we are.

Just hop
right in, okay?

Well, thank you,
again.

You're welcome.

Good night.

Good night.

Hey,

uh...

Do you want to
go out sometime?

I'm not really dating
right now.

Um, between
Gabe and work,

I just, I don't have
any free time.

Me neither.

How about Monday night?

Well, I don't have anybody
to watch Gabe.

I haven't left him
alone for a night

since his dad went away.

Then why don't I
bring dinner to you?

Both of you.

That would be wonderful.

Okay.

Monday night?
Chinese food?

That's my favorite.

Mine too.

Okay.

All right, then.

Thank you.

'Night.

There's nothing like
roasted chestnuts

to bring people together.

Mrs. Merkle!

You're in early.

I like to get a jump start
on my day.

Ooh...

I like your hair like that.

It's very festive.

Thank you.

I always used to
wear it like this.

I don't know why I stopped.

How was your weekend?

The strangest thing happened.

Mr. Finley drove me home
Saturday night

and we got
a flat tire

right in front of
this little coffee shop,

so we decided to go in
and have dinner.

We have a lot
in common.

My husband died the same year
his wife died.

Imagine that.

Yeah...

Good morning, Gloria,
Mrs. Merkle.

Good morning.

Good morning,
Mr. Finley.

How was your weekend?

Fantastic!

I made myself a new scarf.

What do you think?

Oh, it's lovely.

And how was your
weekend, Mr. Finley?

Uh, it was very nice.

I ran into Holly Wilson
and her nephew, Gabe

on Saturday night.

Oh, great!

Did you make another date?

Ooh, sorry.

I-is that too nosey?

Actually, I did, yes.

I, um, am taking dinner
to her apartment tonight.

Oh, and I know
a great restaurant

with take-out Chinese food.

Of course you do.

See you later.

Adios, Amiga.

Adios.

What's up?

Oh, I'm trying to find
an Intellytron

for Gabe for Christmas.

It's all he wants,

and they're sold out
everywhere.

Oh, here.

You got to go on
suchhotstuff.Com.

It's where you can
find sold out

and hard to find stuff.

I got Donny and Marie
concert tickets there

last month.

Did you just say
"Donny and Marie?"

Don't judge.

You think they're
going to have

an Intellytron on here?

Yes, but
they'll be selling

hundreds over cost.

I don't have
hundreds over cost.

Oh, hey!

How did Saturday go
at the home shopping show?

Well, I don't think
there were many sales,

and she managed to offend

most of the viewers,

and I'm pretty sure
she's going to find a way

to make it my fault.

Oh...

In my office.

Now.

See?

Ugh!

I cannot believe

I let you talk me into going

on that
stupid show.

People with taste

don't buy clothing
off the television.

Their main audience is probably
prisoners or shut-ins.

It's all part of
the new marketing plan.

I-I thought it would be a way
to expand your client base,

reach out to women

who never shop
in the designer department.

Well, you were wrong.

Women who shop
off the TV

don't wear nice clothes.

They wear prison jumpsuits,

or robes around the house
all day,

and then they call it
a "house coat."

You should visit
some of the shops

where we've expanded your line.

Take a look at-at your buyers

beyond the designer shops
on Madison Avenue.

Get to know

your core customers.

You want me
to go to a retail store

and look at people?

Ordinary people?

What is this,

another one of
your marketing "ideas?"

No...

Yes.

Only one week
till Christmas.

Sales are steady,

but there's no way
we sell this out.

Oh, I wouldn't
worry about that.

Most people wait
till the last minute

to go shopping.

Dad!

What are you doing down here?
You never come down here.

The elevator is being serviced,

so I had to use the stairs,

which means
I have to pass through

the toy department

in order to leave the store.

It's nice to see you,
Mr. Finley,

out of your office.

Oh...

Hello, Gloria.

Uh, Mrs. Martinez.

Hello, Mr. Finley.

Awfully quiet here,

isn't it?

Sales usually pick up
late afternoon.

Hmm.

It's 5:30.

He means closer to 6:00.

Most people like to come late.

It's thrilling for them

to see if they can get here
before we close.

Let me walk you out,
Mr. Finley,

so you don't get lost.

I have no intention
of getting lost!

You know,
you remind me

of a great
literary figure.

Really? Who?

Scrooge.

Excuse me?

As a Finley's
store employee,

I was disappointed
to learn

that you had canceled
the Christmas party.

That's one of the reasons
I took this job.

It was canceled
20 years ago.

Yeah, I know, but
they still talk about it.

Apparently,
it's "off the hook."

What?

It's an expression
they use today,

and I know that Jake
is trying to reinstate it.

He mentioned it.

Jake should worry about
sales and not parties.

Sales are great!

We're going to sell out
the whole toy store!

Really? You sound
very confident.

I am.

Well, I'll tell
you what,

you sell out
the toy department,

and I will throw
a huge Christmas party.

Wonderful,

and will plan
the whole thing.

Yeah, well, I wouldn't
get started just yet...

What are these
Christmas cards doing here?

I threw them away,

then they were in my briefcase,

and now I find them
in my pocket.

It's easy to get confused
at our age,

but I hear that gingko biloba
boosts memory.

There is nothing wrong
with my memory.

Well then, read the cards,

'cause people miss you,

and they care about you.

This is absurd.

So I used my degree
in design marketing

to get a job
with Lindy Lowe.

I'd really like
my own dress line one day.

Well, then you will.

I will?

Mm-hmm.

Positive thinking,
it's my new thing.

You just think about

something you want,

and then you get it.

Sounds simple.

How's that working out for you?

I don't know yet.

I just came up with it, so...

I should go check on Gabe.

How long has he been with you?

Two months.

My brother got called up
in October.

He didn't have to go,

because
he's a single dad,

but, uh, he's the kind of guy
who does the right thing.

He's that guy, huh?

Yeah.

Yeah, he's always done
the right thing.

He was, uh...

He was a great big brother.

When Gabe's mom died,

he went through
a rough time, but...

Managed to pull himself
together,

and he's just become
the best dad to Gabe.

Well, they're lucky
to have you to step in.

He's a great kid.

I'll be right back.

Gabe was all excited

after getting an email
from his father tonight, though.

It took him a while
to get settled,

but he's asleep now.

There you go.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

On Christmas Eve,

my brother and I
used to sneak downstairs

when our parents
were asleep,

and we would
open our presents...

No, you did not.

Uh-huh, and then
we would rewrap them,

and open them again

the next morning.

And you pretend
to be surprised?

Yeah, I actually got
pretty good at it.

So tell me about Christmas
with your family.

My mother died
Christmas Eve 20 years ago.

Freak accident.

Snowstorm.

Two cabs collided.

It...

My father and I, we haven't
celebrated Christmas since.

I'm so sorry.

You know, since then,
he's really just...

Shut himself off
from everything and everyone.

Every Christmas Eve,

we get on a plane
to the Virgin Islands,

and we don't come back
until after new year's.

It's been the same thing
for 20 years.

He calls it a vacation.

It's really just an escape.

I have no idea
why I just told you that.

I never tell anyone that.

Well, it's good
to say things out loud,

helps...

Put them in perspective.

How did you get so smart?

Let's see...

What our future holds.

All right...

All right,
that one.

You first.

All right...

"Your efforts
will be rewarded?"

That's what Mrs. Merkle
told me

the other day.

Okay,

what does yours say?

It's a secret.

What?

It's a secret.

I can't tell you,
or it might not come true.

Okay, fine.

Maybe

if I whisper it.

Okay.

I want to get something
to send to my dad.

Oh, I don't know.

By the time we get home

and you finish
your homework,

it's going to be
pretty late.

But it's almost
Christmas.

I have my own money
from my allowance

saved up.

What about
tomorrow night?

We'll see.

"We'll see" usually means "no"
with my dad.

Really?

I'm starting to sound like
a real parent.

We'll go shopping
before Christmas.

Thursday, okay?

Promise?

I promise.

Oh, and by the way,

I heard on the radio

that toy central is supposed to
be getting a new shipment

of Intellytrons today.

Really? Hmm.

Thanks for letting me know.

Bye.

Have a good day.

Oh, excuse me,

but could you help me
find a dress?

I want to go
to a Christmas party.

Oh!

I don't work here.

I'm just looking.

Well, you look so familiar.

Oh...

I'm Lindy Lowe.

The designer!

Oh, wow!

Oh, I am so honored
to meet you.

Oh.

Wow, what a rock.

See, my problem is,

I work all day,

and I want to go

to the Christmas party,

so I need a dress

that goes from day to night.

Oh.

Well, apparently,
my dresses are sold here,

but I'm not sure
that they'll be in your, um...

Well...

Your dimensions.

Oh, that's a shame

because
my friends and I would...

Well, we'd look great

in your styles.

I mean, they're
flattering

on any figure.

Really?

Oh, yes.

I mean, you know
what you should do, miss Lowe,

you should look around,

'cause most women
don't look like you

or the fashion models
on the cover

of those magazines.

No...

No, see,
we're more the...

The...

You know, the lovable variety.

Oh...

Bye-bye, now.

Oh. Bye.

Oh...

Well, I just called
toy central.

They got a shipment

of 20 Intellytrons in today.

That's great!

And they sold out
in six minutes.

Oh...

Holly!

Stand up.

What size do you wear?

A six?

Hmm...

Carol, stand up.

Oh.

You are considerably larger
than Holly.

What size do you wear?

Uh, uh, a 10, I guess.

Okay, a 12.

All the women
in the office, stand.

Huh.

Call the factory.

I have a wonderful idea.

I want Lindy Lowe dresses
to be made

in sizes 0 through 16.

What a fabulous idea

you... Just had.

Yes.

I'm taking a huge risk,

but sales have been horrible

this season.

I don't know
if large women

care what they look like,

but if they do,
let's exploit them, hmm?

Oh, and, Holly,

call the home
shopping channel.

I want to go by on Thursday
to film a new spot.

I will.

And on a whim,

I'm throwing in
your little black dress.

Really?

Yes.

This is either

the smartest decision
I've ever made,

or the stupidest decision
you've ever made.

Your job
is on the line, Holly.

These are
your ideas.

That's fantastic
news, Holly.

This is your first step
as a dress designer.

You know, I'm going to
call the show

and I am going to order

three of those little
reversible black dresses

well, that's
very generous of you, Jake.

You know, you actually are
my target consumer.

...in breaking news,

consumer advocates are saying
that the Intellytron,

this season's
hottest-selling toy,

heats up and explodes

if you play with it
for more than an hour...

Can you hold on a second?

With only a week to go
until Christmas,

people are headed to stores
in droves

to return
the Intellytron robot.

Let's go to Jane Binkow
in Manhattan for more...

Are you listening to this?

Yeah, I'm listening.

I'm standing out in front
of toys-a-plenty

as angry customers
line up for refunds...

Turns out I was right
not to stock the Intellytron.

Well, it looks like we both
have something to celebrate.

...look behind me,
as you can see,

there will be
big trouble ahead

for retailers selling
the Intellytron robot as well.

A special bottle
for a special occasion!

Shh! We don't want to
wake up Gabe.

To black dresses

and exploding robots.

Perfect.

All right, here we go,

and... oh, no.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Yeah, I own that,

and I have, like,

three hotels
on my property,

so you owe me, like,
a billion dollars.

Please. Sorry.

Okay,

you are seriously good at
this game.

You are both ruthless

and power hungry,

and you now...

Have all my money.

Well, I'm going to take that
as a compliment.

You know, it's because
I have the lucky thimble.

The what?

This is, like, the monopoly
power piece, okay?

Whoever has
this thimble

wins the game.

Mm-hmm.

I'm actually going to call
my company

thimble designs.

I like that.

Me too.

You know, you and I
should go on a real date.

You know,
fancy clothes,

fancy dinner,
the whole thing.

What do you say?

Well, Gabe does have a friend
down the street

who offered to
have him over for the night.

All right, well,
what do you say this Thursday?

I'll send the car around.

Okay.

Thursday.

Three, two, one,
and action!

It's less than a week
until Christmas,

and for the rest of this week,

you can order
one of these gorgeous dresses,

designed exclusively for
our home shopping customers.

They are now available
in size 0 to 16,

and a new highlight

is a little black dress
that is reversible

and goes from
day to night

in a flash.

This is like owning
two dresses in one...

Excuse me.

Yoo-hoo!

And the good news is

that this dress saves you
from that walk of shame.

The what?

You wear the dress
to the office,

then you sleep
at your coworker's,

go to work the next day
after reversing the dress!

You're welcome.

So, you have
until 5:00.

Pick up the phone
and call now

to get your very own
Lindy Lowe.

It's called
the "every woman design,"

because every woman

should have one of my dresses
in their closet...

Just in case you do

get invited somewhere.

Thank you so much for waiting.

I'm so sorry.

Gabe, I was at the studio
with my boss and...

It's no big deal.

It is a big deal,

and I promise you, it's never
going to happen again.

It's Thursday.

We were supposed to
go shopping tonight.

It's not going to
work tonight, buddy.

It's late...

You promised.

I know I promised,

but sometimes...

Adults make promises
that they just can't keep,

even if they really,
really want to

keep that promise,

sometimes life just kind of
gets in the way.

That's not fair.

I know it's not fair,

and I'm really
sorry.

My dad never breaks
his promises.

I wish he were here!

Me too.

Hello?

Ms. Wilson, your car
is waiting for you.

It's Thursday.

Just a minute.

No, no, it's fine.

I-I completely understand.

No, I still have time
to cancel the reservation.

We'll just do it another night.

Okay, bye.

You look horrible.

It hasn't been
a very good day.

I didn't sleep very well
last night,

I'm pretty sure Gabe hates me,

and I forgot about
this date I had

with this great guy,

not to mention the fact

that I'm pretty sure
I'm going to be fired today.

Really?

None of my marketing ideas
have worked.

She has every right to fire me.

She wouldn't fire you
for something like that.

She fired the girl
in the showroom

for wearing too much orange.

Oh.

This is Holly.

Wh-what do you mean
he's not there?

Where is he?

I'll be right there.

Attention!

I have an announcement.

What's wrong?

It's Gabe.

He's not at school.

I dropped him off there,
but he must have left.

What do I do?

Call the police.

Excuse me.

They already did that.

I-I got to get to the school...

Or-or should I go home first
and see if he's there?

I don't know what to do.
I have to find him.

But I am
about to make

an announcement.

Well, you're going to have to
make it without me.

I can't make it
without you.

It's about you.

Okay, I get it.

Sales are lousy,
it's all my fault,

and I'm fired,

right?

N-never mind.
I quit!

He's only 10 years old.

No, he's never done
anything like this before!

He's a responsible kid.

C-can you hold?

I have another call.

Gabe, is that you?

Mrs. Merkle from Finley's?

Gabe's there?

What is he doing there?

N-never mind,
just have him wait for me,

and don't let him
out of your sight, okay?

I'm on my way.

Finley's
department store, please?

Gabe...

I thought it was best
to call you

so you wouldn't worry.

Thank you.

I can't believe you did this.

You took the train here
all by yourself?

You could have
been killed,

or-or kidnapped,
or worse!

Don't you read
the newspaper?

No.

Well, you shouldn't.

It's terrible.

Why did you do this?

I had to!

Three more days till Christmas,
and there was no more time.

That is not
a good enough excuse.

Your father trusts me
to take care of you.

You're my responsibility!

I...

You scared me to death!

I'm sorry.

Well, you're still
in trouble.

Let's go.

Get your stuff.

There's going to be
consequences.

I'm in charge of you,

so it's my responsibility
to punish you, and-and...

You're grounded!

Hey...

Hey, everything's okay.

He's safe now.

Everything's okay.
He just came here to...

I was afraid I'd lost him.

Well, sometimes,
kids do silly things.

It's not a big deal.

This is a huge deal.

He-he could have been
kidnapped,

or-or killed, or...

Yeah, but he wasn't.
He's fine.

He did
something wrong,

and he's never going
to do it again,

are you?

No, you don't understand,
this is my fault.

I-I should have known
he was going to do this.

I should have taken the time
to take him shopping myself

and I didn't...

Holly, this is not your fault.

Yes, it is, but it's never
going to happen again.

I just got fired.

Wait, you lost your job?

Yes, but it's okay,

because I'm going to get
another job

that's going to give me
more time to focus on Gabe.

He needs me,

so, from here on in,
I am going to be

the best aunt in the world.

Look, why don't I
come over tonight,

and we can talk about
all of this?

No.

Please don't.

I...

I told you when I met you

that I don't have time
for dating.

Holly, I just think
you might be overreacting.

You don't understand.

I took this on.

I promised my brother

that I would take
care of his son.

He's on the other side
of the world,

and he's depending on me.

Come on.

"Dear Mike.

"I miss you.

"It turns out

"I'm a poor substitute
for you.

"I never knew
being a parent was so hard.

"love isn't enough.

"You have to listen,

"and really hear
what your kids are telling you.

"You have to watch

"and really see them
for who they are.

"It's not just about
feeding them

"and getting them
to school on time.

"I wasn't listening
or seeing well enough,

"and Gabe almost got hurt.

"I'm sorry.

It won't happen again."

"Merry Christmas, big brother.

"Don't worry about anything
at home.

"Gabe and I are doing great.

"Be safe.

"I love you.

Holly."

Oh, Jake.

Yes?

Your father wants me

to give you
your plane ticket.

...and when will
that delivery be?

Great. Okay.

I've got to go.

Okay, thanks.

What is it?

Mom died 20 years ago.

She wouldn't
have wanted us

to just stop
celebrating Christmas.

It was her favorite holiday.

This subject is not
open for discussion,

and we are going away
on vacation

just like we always do.

Vacation?

We don't go to the islands
to lounge on the beach,

or to snorkel,
or to sight-see.

We go because you can't bear
to be here during Christmas.

I will not discuss this!

I'm not coming, dad.

I'm not a child,

and I'm not running away
from mom's memory

or Christmas anymore.

Fine.

Do what you want.

...fortunately,

authorities apprehended
the Santa impersonator

before he committed
another robbery,

and in other news,

tomorrow is Christmas Eve
and still no snow,

so it looks like
it's not going to be

a white Christmas after all.

Now let's go to Jane Binkow
in Manhattan

with an update

on the Intellytron
disappointment.

The legal
and financial issues

for the makers of Intellytron

continue to mount tonight.

The line outside
this toy store

wraps right around the block

as angry consumers
return the faulty robot.

We have one of these concerned
consumers with us now...

Can you tell me
how you feel

about the defective
Intellytron?

Well, I-i didn't
buy one, personally.

See, I work at Finley's
department store,

and my boss,
Jake Finley,

didn't stock
the Intellytron.

Mrs. Merkle?

Mrs. miracle?

...he felt that in these
troubled economic times...

Mrs. Merkle?

...we should all turn back
to a simpler time,

when toys were safe

and playtime was filled
with creative wonder

and imagination.

Finley's
department store

is dedicated to its customers,

and tomorrow,

in honor of our military,

Finley's will give
a portion of the proceeds

of every toy sold

to children whose parents

are in the military,

so come be a part

of the real,
true meaning of Christmas,

and give back.

Remember,

the happiest people

are people who bring
happiness to others.

That's a Finley's guarantee.

Well, that is
a wonderful message.

Reporting live
from Manhattan.

Mrs. Merkle.

...back to you
in the studio.

That was Jane Binkow
in Manhattan.

Here's hoping all you
last-minute shoppers

will be marching
on down

to Finley's department
store tomorrow

to help support
this noble cause.

When we return...

Hello?

Holly!

You left before
I had the chance to tell you

my big announcement!

A thousand of your
little black dresses sold

in an hour.

A moderate hit.

Beginners luck,
of course.

My dresses sold out

in sizes 10 to 16!

You were right.

Fat people do care
how they look!

Okay, so,
you're not fired,

but I would like to talk to you

about maybe developing
your dress line.

I think, with my help,

you could be
somewhat successful.

Really?

Yes! Now, there are
so many things

that I want to talk
to you about.

First of all...

Lindy, I'm going to
have to call you back.

I'm in the middle
of something.

Hi.

I thought
you'd gone to sleep.

I wanted you to wake up
to a decorated tree.

We should have done it

days ago.

I'm sorry.

I know it's not Christmas yet,
but I want to give you this.

My dad told me

you like to open your presents
before Christmas gets here.

He told you that?

You did this for me?

I wanted to surprise you

and get you that jewelry box
we saw in the window.

That's why I went into the city
by myself yesterday.

Sorry I scared you.

I love you so much.

I love you, too.

Good morning,
Mr. Finley.

Good morning,
Mrs. Merkle.

I saw you on the news
last night.

I was standing
on the street,

minding
my own business,

and this reporter
asked a question,

so I answered it.

Well, I like your idea
about supporting the military.

That wasn't my idea.

You're the one who thought
it would be hard for children

with parents in the military,

and that Christmas would be
especially hard for them.

I guess you're right.

Well, I try to make
a habit of it.

The toy department
didn't sell out.

I'll be handing in
my resignation today.

This is my last
Christmas at Finley's.

Oh, no!

Oh, don't be silly.

You are the future of Finley's.

I told my father I would quit
if we didn't sell out,

and he's not very happy with me.

I don't think
he'll have a problem

accepting my resignation.

Your father is a stubborn man.

Have you, uh, spoken to Holly?

I don't think
that's in the cards.

Didn't even get a chance
to give her

her Christmas present.

She'll come around.

It's Christmas.

It's a magical time.

You just have to take
a leap of faith.

That's strange.

They said we weren't
going to get any snow.

Well, you know
those weathermen.

They never get
anything right.

Wow.

It's beautiful.

Miracles happen
every day.

Gloria,
what's going on here?

I got here very early
and they were already lined up.

They all saw
Mrs. Merkle

on the news.

Thank you for
supporting our troops

and reminding us

of the real meaning
of Christmas.

My pleasure, dear.

Thank you.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Dad...

Did you authorize

that a portion
of all toy sales

go to support children

whose parents serve
in the military?

Uh, yes, I... did,

and, as you recall,
I'm still the of this manager,

and in this department,
I make all the decisions.

Good job.

Don't just
stand there.

There are customers
we have to ring up.

You remember customers?

Mm-hmm.

They're the people
who buy things.

Okay, here we go. Okay.

What...

Here we go.

N-next.

Rock'em sock'em robots!

That's the toy that made me
want to become a lawyer.

Really?

Yeah, personal injury.

Hey, and thanks

for bringing back
the real meaning of Christmas

and supporting the kids.

It was my son's idea.

Let me
ring this up.

"The night before
Christmas!"

That's what my dad
would read to me

every Christmas Eve.

Really?
What a coincidence.

"'Twas the night
before Christmas

"when all through the house.

"Not a creature was stirring,

not even a mouse."

Oh, good night.

Good night,
Mr. Finley.

Good night,

and thanks for
all your hard work.

Merry Christmas,
you two.

Merry Christmas to you.
See you boys later!

That was
quite a day.

People really
responded to your idea

of getting
back-to-basic toys,

and it didn't hurt

that you decided to
authorize that donation.

You were right,

about a lot of things.

Well, it turns out

I'd rather be happy
than right.

Guess this means
I'm not fired?

I never really
planned on firing you.

In fact,
I'm thinking it's time

I turned the store
over to you.

I think I'd like
to retire,

work on my golf game.

You've never
played golf.

That's why
I need to work on it.

I came here today
to bring you something.

Come on, I'll show you.

What's this?

It's a present
that was bought for you

a long time ago.

It's the train set

your mother and I
bought for you

a week before the accident.

This is the XL express.

This is what I wanted.

They don't even
make this anymore.

This is a collectors' item.

You've held onto this
all these years?

Every time
I wanted to throw it away,

I heard your mother's voice
telling me,

"hold onto it,

hold onto it."

I realize now

she was telling me
to hold onto Christmas.

Can I help you?

I know you're closing.

I just got into town
unexpectedly,

and I need to buy a toy
for my son.

He wants some robot,

but I just heard on the news
that they explode.

I've been away
for a while,

and I can't go home
without something special.

How about a train set?

It's the perfect toy
for a boy.

I couldn't take
that from you.

No, please.

Take it.

Wow.

You saved my night.

How much
do I owe you?

Nothing.

It's on Finley's,

where customers
come first.

Really?

Thank you.

Thank you.

Merry Christmas.

I won't forget this.

Merry Christmas.

You...

Have your mother's heart.

The man needed a gift.

It's Christmas Eve.

Come on, dad.

Let's go home.

That's curious.

That's Betty
and her husband.

Where's that music
coming from?

Don't know.

Come on.

Merry Christmas to you.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.
Thank you, and you, too.

This looks like
all the parties

your mother and I
used to give every year.

Oh, hi, guys!

How 'bout
this party, huh?

The bar is open.

I told Mrs. Merkle
we could throw a party

if you sold out
the toy department.

I never thought
it would actually happen.

Leap of faith.

Where did you say

she come from?

I have no idea.

She came to me and said

she was going to help me
save Christmas.

Hmm, well, I guess
she did just that.

Wait a minute,

don't you have
a plane to catch?

What about
your vacation?

I'm not escaping
anymore.

Merry Christmas, dad.

Merry Christmas, son.

Excuse me
just a minute.

Mrs. Merkle,

thank you for
organizing this party,

and merry Christmas.

Thank you, sir,

and merry Christmas
to you.

Thank you.

Feliz navidad,
Gloria.

Feliz navidad,
senor Finley.

"But I heard him exclaim
as he drove out of sight,

'happy Christmas to all,

and to all a good night.'"

Who's that?

I don't know.

Gabe?

Daddy?

Am I dreaming?

No, son.

I'm really here.

What happened?

I got really lucky,

my commander drew names
for the Christmas lottery,

and I won.

Here, son, this is for you.

I can't believe
it's you.

All your Christmas wishes

seem to have come true.

I love when that happens.

That sort of thing

doesn't happen every day.

What's that?

Well, that you
get something back

that you cherished,

that you thought
you had lost forever?

I'm a lucky guy.

And it means so much more

when you have someone
that you care about

that you can share it with,

don't you think?

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Thank you, dear.

Hello?

Listen.

Do you hear that music?

Finley's Christmas party
is back.

You have to come.

But...

My brother,

he's here... with Gabe.

Well, bring them.

Bring them both.

I don't know if I can.

Please.

I need you here.

It just wouldn't be
a Christmas party without you.

Hey, you made it!

Yeah, I heard
there was a party.

Hi, Gabe.

Hi!

Train set.

Finley's guy.

Well, this is
Jake Finley.

This is
my brother, Mike.

Of course you are.

It's a pleasure.

Uh, you throw a great
Christmas party.

Gabe?

Oh, come here,
sweetie.

Excuse us.

Oh... hello.

I'm Mrs. miracle...

Hey, I'm sorry
about the other day.

I was worried and upset, and...

No, please,

don't think anything of it.

Here.

This is for you.

For me?

Go ahead,
open it.

Okay.

It's my lucky thimble.

This is perfect.

You look absolutely beautiful.

Thank you.

Oh, honey, I'm so glad

that your Christmas wish
came true.

What do you mean?

Well, you asked Santa

for your daddy
to be home for Christmas.

How do you know about that?

Well, I must have
overheard you.

But I didn't say it out loud.

Oh, my goodness,

it's so late.

I've got to run.

Can't you spend
Christmas with us?

I would love to, sweetheart, but
I have to move on.

See, there are other
little boys and girls

who need me,

and you're with
your family now.

I wish my mom were here.

Me too, sweetheart.

Your mother is so proud of you.

You knew my mother?

I know her like you know her, in
my heart.

Oh, sweetheart.

I have to say goodbye.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Mrs. miracle.

Where did
Mrs. miracle go?

She said she had
to move on,

that there were
other boys and girls

that needed her.

She said that?

Of course she did.

Merry Christmas,
Holly Wilson.

Merry Christmas,
Jake Finley.