Original subtitles

(bell rings)

? When I wake up in the morning and the alarm gives out a warning ?

? I don't think I'll ever make it on time ?

? By the time I grab my books and I give myself a look ?

? I'm at the comer just in time to see the bus fly by ?

? It's all right ?

? 'Cause I'm saved by the bell ?

? If the teacher pops a test I know I'm in a mess ?

? And my dog ate all my homework last night ?

? Ridin' low in my chair, she won't know that I'm there ?

? If I can hand it in tomorrow it will be all right ?

? It's all right ?

? 'Cause I'm saved by the bell... ?

? It's all right, 'cause I'm saved by the-- ?

? It's all right, 'cause I'm saved by the-- ?

? It's all right, 'cause I'm saved by the bell ?

It's Christmas vacation

and some of my friends have jobs at the mall.

Slater is working at Gift Wrap. He has a real knack for it.

There you are.

I'm sure your daughter will love the champagne glasses.

Zack: Screech had a little trouble with the gift he bought.

I want to make sure it works.

I think it works.

Oh my gosh! It won't stop! What do I do?!

Zack: The mall's an exciting place at Christmas.

You never know who you'll run into.

- Jeez, I'm sorry. - Watch where you're going!

Sorry, I didn't see you. Boy, I'm sure glad I bumped into you.

- I'm Zack Morris. - I'm... late for work.

Zack: Her name is Laura, and I found out she worked with Kelly.

Thinking about Zack again?

I can't believe he took me to see Santa Claus.

I'm surprised he didn't make you sit on his knee.

He's really fun. Look.

Both: How cute!

Zack: Not everyone comes to the mall to shop.

Screech, I think he's homeless.

- Then he should eat out. - He doesn't have a place to live.

Oh.

Both: Oh!

Zack: Sometimes one problem leads to another.

- Guys, look who it is. - Oh no!

Come on, let's help him! Excuse me. Back up!

- Is he still alive? - Are you okay?

And when we went to see him at the hospital,

we got a big surprise.

Laura? What are you doing here?

Visiting. He's my father.

So, Laura, why didn't you tell us he was your father?

I guess she didn't want to brag.

Zack, Slater, Screech, I'd like you to meet my dad, Frank Benton.

We met. They saved my life.

- No problem. - Yeah.

So, Mr. Benton, how are you feeling?

- Much better. - The doctor just wants to check him

again in an hour. If he's still okay, they'll release him.

Great! So nothing's wrong?

The doctor did say I should do something about my diet.

- What? - Eat.

Maybe you ought to open this present we brought you.

- There you go. - I can tell who wrapped it.

I do have a unique style, don't I?

Cookies! Just what the doctor ordered.

Who's your doctor? Famous Amos?

When they release you, why don't you and Laura

come to my house for dinner, have a real meal?

- Zack, we couldn't do that. - Why not?

You can't spring two dinner guests on your parents at the last minute.

My dad is out of town. My mom says the house seems empty for the holidays.

She'd love to have people over.

So come on! What do you say?

I'd say you got two more for dinner.

All right! Terrific!

Frank, have another piece of pie?

No, thanks. Three's my limit.

- What about you, Laura? - No, thanks.

After four potatoes and five lamb chops,

- I feel like I've put on 10 lbs. - Looks great to me.

It's a shame my husband's out of town.

He loves meeting different kinds of people. I mean--

You mean, you've never known any homeless people before?

No, no, Mom means people with... big appetites

who pass out in malls.

- I'm sorry. - It's okay, Zack.

I never knew any homeless people before either--

till I became one.

Well...

how did it happen?

Zack, maybe Frank would rather not talk about it.

No, I don't mind. It didn't happen all at once.

First, the computer plant that I worked in closed down.

I couldn't find another job. Then one month, the rent was due

and I didn't have it. So we were homeless.

We drove out to California hoping to find better opportunities.

But all I found was a warmer place to be unemployed.

- Dad's tried to get jobs. - I guess it's hard.

Yeah, I go for an interview,

but I have no home address, no phone number and just one rumpled suit,

so they hire someone else every time.

Dad, it's getting late. We'd better go.

- Do you have a place to stay? - We're okay.

But thank you for a wonderful meal.

It was our pleasure. Laura, we'll see you tomorrow at the play.

I'm sorry, but my boss won't give me the time off.

- Man, what a jerk. - Maybe, but that jerk's still my boss,

and right now, that job's all we've got.

There must be something we can do for you.

We've been in California for two months,

and you're the first people to invite us into your home.

You have done a lot. Good night.

Thanks for asking us over, Zack.

- Good night, Zack. - Good night, Mrs. Morris.

I really appreciate you guys pitching in and helping me.

No problem, Mom. There's nothing I'd rather do on my Christmas vacation

than get up at 7:00 in the morning and work --

for free.

I'm tired.

Hey, Zack, want some of my breakfast?

It'll help you wake up. Egg foo young and extra garlic sauce.

Mmm!

Help yourself, buddy.

No, thanks... and please,

don't breathe near me for the rest of your life.

- Good morning, Zack. - Good morning.

- What are you doing up so early? - Early?

- I love getting up early. - Really?

Especially when I have a chance to take you out for breakfast.

Breakfast? I'd love to, but I have to be to work in five minutes.

Haven't you ever heard of fast food?

- There you go. Have one. - Thank you.

- No, have two. Have a dozen. - One's plenty, Zack. Thanks.

Okay.

You want to sit?

It's really nice having a friend again.

What do you mean?

People shy away when you're homeless.

- It's like they think it's contagious. - I'm sure things will change.

That's what I told myself six months ago.

Now I'm not so sure.

You know what I miss the most?

Little things, like closing the door to my own bedroom,

turning on some music and talking to my friends on the telephone.

I'm sure things will get better,

and when they do,

I hope I'll be the first one you call.

Hey, Laura, want some sweet and sour squid?

No thanks. Even I'm not that hungry.

- Nice sports coat, isn't it? - Yeah...

just what my dad needs for job interviews.

But I don't have enough money.

Why don't you ask Mr. Moody for an advance on your salary?

- I don't know. - He'll be happy to give you the money

if he knows he's getting it right back.

- Think so? - Sure, but you better ask

before someone else grabs it.

Mr. Moody?

I'd like to buy that sports coat--

I was wondering if I could get an advance on my salary.

Stop wondering. No!

Please, Mr. Moody.

This is Laura's only chance to buy a Christmas present for her father!

She's homeless.

If I knew she was homeless, I wouldn't have hired her.

People like that steal.

Come on, Mr. Moody.

Laura just needs a small favor to buy that jacket.

- Hey, Laura. - Hi, Zack.

Could I interest you in something more contemporary?

Thanks, but it wouldn't work on Bob Cratchit.

Excuse me. Kelly! Come on! Time to get ready for the show.

I'm leaving for the play, Mr. Moody. I'll be back at 1:30.

Mr. Moody.

You are making a very big mistake not letting Laura off work today.

- Oh yeah? Why? - If you let her be in our show today,

I guarantee you it'll double your business.

- Double my business? - Uh-huh.

- How? - Step into my office.

It's time to play "Let's Make a Deal."

- Zack's going to get me fired! - Zack wouldn't do anything to hurt you.

Well, there you go! You're in the show, Laura.

I am? Zack, you're amazing!

- How in the world-- - Later.

You've got 20 minutes to learn your part. Come on! Kelly, come on!

- Go ahead. I'm gonna get my things. - Okay, but hurry up.

Marlene, I'm buying this jacket for Laura.

Can you put it away until I get back? And keep it a secret. Thanks a lot.

Zack, these changes you made

aren't exactly what Dickens had in mind.

Mom, it was the only way to get Laura into the play.

Okay.

Hope you're good at ducking tomatoes.

Good afternoon and welcome to our performance

of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."

Mr. Dickens, if you're out there, I'm sorry!

Well, Cratchit, you'll want tomorrow off, I suppose?

It is Christmas Day, Mr. Scrooge.

I'd like to spend it with me family.

(laughs)

Poor excuse for picking a man's pocket every 25th of December!

Please, sir.

All right. Stay home tomorrow.

- But be here early the next morning! - Thank you, Mr. Scrooge!

- Merry Christmas. - And Cratchit!

About those clothes you're wearing--

Bah! Humbug!

When you come back, I want to see you wearing something with style,

something from Moody's Store for Men!

Oh, you mean that elegant shop in the Bayside mall?

That's exactly what I mean! Open Christmas Eve till 9:00!

Behold, Ebenezer Scrooge,

here is a family poor in money, yet rich in Christmas cheer!

Do you know where we are?

Yes, Ghost of Christmas Present.

We're at the home of my clerk Bob Cratchit.

When will Father be home, Mother?

I bet that pig of a boss is making him work!

- Kids are so rude nowadays! - Shh!

Watch!

No, your father's at church with your brother, Tiny Tim.

- (laughter) - I think I hear 'em coming!

Merry Christmas, Mummy!

Merry Christmas, sisters!

Women: Merry Christmas, Tiny Tim!

- And Merry Christmas, me girls! - Come, everyone,

sit round the table! The goose is ready!

Before we eat,

let's raise a glass of eggnog to the man who pays me wages,

the man who makes this Christmas feast possible --

Mr. Scrooge!

Here's our goose!

To Mr. Scrooge, the old cheapskate.

To Mr. Scrooge. I hope he chokes on his chestnuts!

Mummy, Daddy, sisters dear,

this goose was cooked with love,

and we're all here together to share it on Christmas day.

So I say there never was such a goose.

It's the best goose ever cooked!

(coughs)

Sorry, I forgot you're the sickly Tiny Tim.

It's a shame about Tiny Tim.

Yes, it's tragic.

So young, so brave, and so poorly dressed!

He should try the boys department at Moody's Store for Men!

- But Tim is so tiny. - Humbug!

Moody's Store for Men has all sizes,

from Tiny Tim to Gigantic George!

And at bargain prices even the Cratchits could afford!

Here you go, old Joe! What price will you give me for all this?

Mmm... how does a cleaning woman come to have these gentlemen's items?

I stole 'em! He who owned them is lying dead in his bed!

So when I cleaned up, I really cleaned up!

But people will know his things are missing.

What people? No one cared about him!

He was alone in the world.

A penny-pinching, tight-fisted, old skinflint he was!

- He was? - He was!

Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come,

who is the penny-pinching, tightfisted old skinflint?

You are thick, honey!

- You mean, it's me? - Scrooge, you better change your act;

you better change your attitude;

and you better change that sorry-looking wardrobe.

Nightshirts are deader than disco.

Spirit, hear me! I am not the man I was!

I'll honor Christmas in my heart, and I'll keep it with me all year long!

I'll be thoughtful, generous and nice!

All right!

But if you're gonna be good, you've gotta look good! So...

(crowd gasps)

Wow! I look hot!

- Where are these clothes from? - Where else?

For the well-dressed miser, the only place to shop

is Moody's Store for Men! All major credit cards accepted.

Marlene, you can take your break now.

Kelly will be back as soon as she takes off her warts!

- Thanks, Laura. - Marlene?

What happened to that sports coat?

Oh, somebody bought it.

I'll see you later.

What are you doing? Where's that jacket?

Marlene sold it, Mr. Moody.

Uh-huh. Uh-huh. There's no receipt.

You stole it! I'm calling security!

Wait! I didn't steal anything!

- Tell it to the cops. - Cops?!

Hello, security. This is Melvin Moody,

and I'm in a bad moody-- I mean, mood!

Hey, Mr. Moody! Nice show, huh?

Where's Laura? I bought her a rose.

She's a thief! She stole a sports coat and ran away!

What? I had Marlene put that coat aside for me!

I was going to pay for it right now!

I've got to find Laura.

Forget it.

- How did you guys do? - Nothing. What about you?

We have looked everywhere. There is no sign of her or her father.

- Come on, we've got to find Laura! - We will, Zack.

Zack, I hung outside the ladies' room, waiting for Laura to come out.

- What happened? - Three women slapped me,

and one proposed marriage.

It's all my fault. I never should have told Mr. Moody Laura was homeless.

- I made him suspicious. - No, blame Moody!

He thought Laura's a thief just because she's homeless.

Yeah, and after that free publicity we gave him...

A woman saw Laura run into the parking lot then head away from the mall.

I looked all around, but I couldn't find her.

- We've got to comb the neighborhood. - We'll split up.

- Zack, you and I can go in my car. - Lisa, you can go with me.

- Screech, you don't have a car! - I have a bus pass.

Let's all meet back at our house at 8:00

and hope we're celebrating finding Laura.

Good luck, guys.

All right. Yeah.

Bye, Jessie.

She's talked to everybody. No one could find her. What's--

We did the best we could, and we can try again tomorrow.

We'd better pick out a tree now. Your father will be home in a few hours.

Why don't you do it without me? I'm really not in the mood.

Come on, Zack, it's time to get on with Christmas.

(sighs) Okay.

Excuse me? Would you mind not parking here?

We need this space for people picking up trees.

Thanks.

(engine stalls)

Darn wire's loose again.

Oh boy.

- Hey, Mr. Benton! - Hello, Zack.

- Where's Laura? - I'm right here, Zack.

- We've been looking all over for you! - You've got to believe me.

- I didn't steal anything! - Of course we believe you.

Kelly had that jacket put away. She was going to buy it for you.

Sounds like you've made some good friends, Laura.

Where are you guys staying? We've looked everywhere.

This is where we're staying.

You mean... living in your car?

We like to think of it as a mobile home.

Well, this is no place to spend Christmas Eve.

- Hey, this tree is ready! - Zack, flip the switch!

Come on, you guys, help yourselves to cookies and eggnog!

(doorbell rings)

- Hey, Kelly, come on in! - Hi!

Sorry I'm late. Mr. Moody made me stay after closing time!

What a Scrooge!

After all we went through, he still wouldn't let me buy that sports jacket.

It doesn't surprise me.

That's because he wanted to give it to you himself!

I'm sorry I misjudged you, Laura.

Merry Christmas.

Hey, Moody, nice wrapping job!

Thank you, Mr. Moody.

See you Thursday for the holiday sale.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Moody.

(groans)

Open it, Dad. Open it!

My goodness.

- Oh, it's beautiful. - Try it on!

Got it?

Hey, perfect fit!

This has just turned into a wonderful Christmas.

Well, Christmas isn't over yet, Frank.

See, I talked to my dad on the phone,

and he wants you to stay here until you get a job and get back on your feet.

- I don't know what to say. - Say yes!

- I'd love to have new neighbors! - It might take a while finding a job.

- We could wear out our welcome. - Don't worry.

Zack wore out his welcome a long time ago.

- Mom. - And he's still here.

You've made us an offer we can't refuse.

- Great! - All right!

Zack, I don't know how to thank you.

Well, a kiss would be nice.

There you go.

You've all been so terrific.

I wish we had something to give to you.

There is one thing, dear.

(playing "Silent Night" on the piano)

? Silent night ?

? Holy night ?

? All is calm ?

? All is bright ?

? Round yon virgin ?

? Mother and child ?

? Holy infant so tender and mild ?

? Sleep in heavenly peace ?

? Sleep in heavenly peace ?

All: Merry Christmas!

(instrumental theme music plays)

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