All language subtitles for A.Christmas.Love.2020.WEBRip.x264-ION10

(dramatic music)

(gentle music)

(soft music)

- [Jeff] I wish I had your strength, Tina.

- [Tina] Baby, have more confidence.

Be strong in the face of suffering,

and it'll all work out.

- [Jeff] I don't know.

- You need to trust me.

Can you help me with this?

- Sure, honey.

(sighs)

I'm haunted by my own inadequacies.

- What's wrong?

Sounds like you had way too
many glasses of champagne

at that party.

- I need to stop drinking.

Did I-

- Slip on one of Jenny's funky wigs

and dance like a teenage girl

to a God-only-knows how
disco cheesy anthem?

Oh yes. Yes, you did.

(chuckles)

- Was that before I
knocked over the table?

- That was before you
flipped over the table,

after you spilled a vintage cabernet

all over Susie Felista's dress.

- Hey, that was a horribly ugly dress.

- It's French.

And yes.

- Yes, what?

- Yes, we'll get through this.

This rough patch of darkness
as you like to put it.

- They gave Murray the
promotion for project leader.

Honey, that should have been me.

I hate Murray.

- And yet here we are.

You have my attention.

(gentle music)

- Dare I squander the moment?

- Yeah, you know what
better not get caught up

in all the squandering.

Last night was...

I needed that.

Called into the office.

Well, build their confidence.

(playful music)

Be the boss you know you are.

You're boss.

We got this.

(gentle music)

Yes, sir.

We most certainly have
the capabilities on hand

to service all of your
marketing and branding needs.

The portfolio?

Oh, you've seen it?

♪ Santa, I've been good this year ♪

- Why, yes. Yes, I have.

Thank you.

And that's the power of marketing.

And why I believe that if
you're not putting your company

in the trusted hand brain agency...

No.

And why I believe if you're
not putting your company

in the hands of a trusted
branding agency like myself,

Tina's Boutique Springs got you covered.

From social media to event coordination.

I'm Tina.

(gentle music)

- Good morning, Robinson.

- Murray.

- How's the family?

- Oh, great.

Cody's doing well.

Tina is starting up a business.

- Oh, good.

Listen, got some very important news.

- Okay.
- Can you join me real quick?

- Sure. Sure thing.

- Okay.
- Okay, all right.

You're firing me?

Murray, it's almost Christmas.

- What? You want me to
fight you on New Year's?

- You can't just fire me.

I'm a model employee.

- Guess you didn't read
the employee handbook.

Section eight, line 22.

Any employee can get fired at any time,

any place, without warning.

- You can do that?

- Kid, I didn't make the rules.

- Yes, you did. You wrote the handbook.

- Okay.

Maybe I did write the handbook,

but it it's right there
in black and white.

- Seriously, Murray, it's Christmas.

Have a heart.

- You'll be fine.

Kapowski just got let go last week.

Heard he picked up a
shift at the tile store.

- You want me to sling tile?

- Hey, calm down, relax.

Here, have a donut.

- I mean, Tina just
started her dream business.

She already has a few
clients, and (indistinct).

- Didn't your mother ever
teach her how to eat?

Look, I'm not a monster.

I talked to accounting.

I even had 'em throw in
your Christmas bonus.

- How am I gonna tell Tina?

- I'd take her somewhere nice.

A steakhouse.

Get her a salad, a couple of sides.

You can get yourself a lobster tear.

- Murray, what is this?

- What's what?

- The bonus.

$35?

35 stinkin' dollars?

- That's 35 more than Kapowski got.

- You're crushing my soul.

You're taking my Christmas cheer

and you're pouring it in the toilet,

then you're flushing the toilet.

And look, look, look.

Bye-bye.

Bye-bye. There it goes.

There goes Jeff's dreams
and hopes down the toilet.

$35!

You're a real hoot (laughs).

- Susie.
- Yes, sir.

- Send in Smith and Wesson.

- [Susie] You're gonna fire them both?

- It's the holidays.

- Zero?

How could I have no mail?

Seriously?

I see you, Mr. Electricity bill.

Mr. Gas bill, Mr. Rent too high

but you gotta play to pay.

I see you.

I see all of you.

And as soon as I get some clients,

some goings or some clients or goings,

I'll be able to send you all
on your merry little way.

I need some divine intervention.

Like for real, baby girl.

(phone ringing)

Yeah.

I mean, yes. Hello.

(gentle music)

This is she.

Wait.

The Maurice Jackson?

As in, the Maurice,

as in Maurice Jackson of
Carruthers and Smith Holdings?

As in 10:30 this Wednesday?

Yes. Yes.

I will be honored to talk.

Yes, yes, yes, thank you.

Thank you so much.

Okay.

Okay. Okay.

Calm down, Tina.

Deep breath.

Oh, this is exactly what I needed.

You're a boss.

- Give me a seven and seven,

and don't stop until I tell you.

(gentle music)

(gentle music)

Old friend.

Murray.

Little jerk, Murray.

Rest.

- And if you feel that your
marriage has hit a wall,

it might be time to
reconsider the marriage.

What matters most is your happiness.

If you've tried communicating
with your partner

but he or she doesn't
seem to wanna change,

or seem stuck in past modes of behavior,

that may be a sign that
it's time for you two

to take a break.

If so, don't be frightened.

In fact, this is perfectly normal,

and many couples go through this.

If you feel that this is happening to you,

the best thing for you to do

is keep your mind focused on the present

and keep taking steps
toward a more positive

and rewarding future.

But this kind of dull fading of love,

don't rush to divorce, but
rather take a step back

and ask yourself, do I
really love this person?

Well, do you?

(playful music)

- Seriously?

- Dad!

Tina!

Dad, are you here?

Anyone?

He's been in a funk?

- Yeah?

Christmas could do that to a person.

- No, it's not like him.

- I'm starving.

- Yeah, where are the groceries?

- I didn't go.

I took a nap.

- A nap?

Rock, you have responsibilities
in this relationship too.

My dad's not always gonna foot the bill.

- All right, I'm sorry.

I'll change, I promise.

What do you want for Christmas?

- I want you to be more responsible.

This isn't the first time.

- You're actually angry?

- You're a talented artist.

Make a list, check it twice.

Think you can do that?

- Okay, Santa.

I'll change.

- Madam Ming.

- Who's Madam Ming?

- The tarot card reader.

You remember that flyer you got

from that creepy dude on the pier?

- I tossed that flyer.

- No, listen, I investigated.

She's the real deal.

Started in Paris, has like
a ton of views online.

- You actually believe that stuff?

- There you go again, doubting me.

Yes, I believe we have some control

in over how things turn out.

- Those cards do have
some pretty cool art.

- [Jeff] I'm such a failure.

Tina is gonna be so upset.

- Is that your dad?

- Yeah.

I'll be back.

(gentle music)

Dad.

- Oh, Cody, hey. I heard you guys.

I just didn't...

- Are you okay?

- Santa has left the building.

I don't even have a damn tree.

Hey, you think anyone could do data entry?

Murray does.

I hate that guy.

What a jerk!

- Sorry, dad.

- It's okay, honey.

It's just, with the holidays coming up,

and your grandparents
flying in, and all that,

I don't know what to do.

For the first time in my life,

I don't know what to do.

- OMG, dad.

Dad, you should talk to Madam Ming.

Come on.
- Where are we going?

- Come on.

(soft music)

- What brings you here?

- It's my dad, madam.

- Oh, yes.

You are suffering.

- They do say you're good, Madam Ming.

- You know, some people think

that these are merely playing
cards for silly games.

Parlor tricks, if you will.

But I'm here to tell you that
these are no ordinary cards.

No.

This stack has been infused
with a magical energy.

It's been blessed by the
sacred coven of Anubi.

And if approached properly with sincerity,

will always, always show
you the path to freedom.

- What's your name?

- Jeff.

- Jeff.

You may stay.

You two, wait in the lobby.

I feel a powerful force
flowing in this room.

- I thought that was the air conditioner.

- Silence.

The true spirit of the tarot is with us.

Listen.

- I don't hear anything.

- Shh!
- Shh!

It's bubbling up.

Deep from the underworld.

It's a vast force.

Here.

The cards have awoken.

Cash.

The sacred gatekeeper.

- [Cody] That's all we have.

- This will suffice.

Now, leave.

This is for Jeff.

You, closer.

Now, tell me, what has happened

that has caused you so much pain?

- My job, they fired me.

Never been fired before and I'm scared.

I don't know what to do.

- Here.

Choose three cards.

Let the energy guide your choice.

You can feel it.

Go.

- Feel it.

Tina, my wife?

Yeah, she's gonna hate me.

I already feel like we're drifting apart.

I mean, we still have good
times but I think it's me.

I'm older and I feel
like I haven't lived yet.

- Christmas is a special time.

Love is in the air.

- I don't feel that love.

I mean, I feel lost.

- Let the cards speak to you.

First, this one.

Ah, the fool.

This is your freedom.

The fool is an idealist floating
freely towards his dreams

even though he might
fall, but don't be afraid.

Jeff, look, one foot
in front of the other.

And trust, trust that the world,

that the spirit of the
season will guide you.

Yes. Yes.

Next.

- The tower.

What does that mean?

- This is what you've built,
but not in your job, Jeff.

Trust in life and work will come.

This is deeper.

Look, this is the love you've built.

And the pain, the pain you
see there, that's your pain.

Look at it.

Feel it.

- I feel like I still make her laugh

but I have self-doubt.

This sounds so stupid.

- No, you don't.

Listen, we must live with
one foot touching the ground

and one foot touching doubt,

the other moving forward
at all times, okay?

Breathe.

You're always living with two.

This one, the spiritual,
this one, the physical.

And you may doubt, but
do what you need to do.

Next.

Yes, precisely.

Just as I thought.

The lovers, and they are indeed in love.

They don't worry about the past,

for they are in the
present moment consumed.

You need to merge yourself.

There's love all around
you speaking to you.

Even now, even in this
pain, listen for it.

Feel it and you'll hear it.

- I'm afraid to tell Tina, but I have to.

- Don't be afraid, tell her.

Don't lie to her.

Be honest with her.

Be one with the moment.

Okay?

You may suffer, but sometimes
suffering brings truth.

Now go, go.

- Cody, where did we park?

- You what?

- I'm sorry.

- Well, it's probably not
totally not your fault, right?

Just the timing.

And it's been hard, Jeff.

- I said I'm sorry.

- Look, how many jobs
have you gone through

in the last couple of years?

- I don't know.

Seven?

- Honey, Jeff, this isn't good.

You know I'm trying to get
my business off the ground.

And what happened the last
time we had this fight?

What happened?

- I slept on the sofa.

- You said things would change.

That things will be different.

Well, did they?

Do you feel like a changed man?

- I feel like a lump of coal?

- Like a lump of coal, really Jeff?

That's exactly how my heart feels.

- My folks are flying in.

We need to be positive.

- How can we face them?

I should have trusted myself.

I said, "Tina, you need to change."

And what did you do?

You snapped at me and sent me on my way.

- I don't snap.
- You should go back to Linda.

- You know what?

You need to stop throwing
the past in my face.

- Just leave me alone.

- Look, I'm just trying
to make things right.

- I'm making moves too.

Okay, Jeff?

You should go.

Go take a walk.

I said, go.

- Sometimes, life pounds the heart, Tina.

I wish I could make this right.

I wish I could be a better man.

I mean, I let you down.

I let everyone down.

Here.

What a lousy Christmas!

Lousy life, full of pain.

I regret it all.

(gentle music)

- Oh!

No, it's been like this.

I don't know what to do.

- Let's hit the road and just drive.

- We're not teenagers.

Is that how you wanna live?

Like when I met you, you were so mature.

- Okay.

So this next year,
we'll get our own place.

- That's why we have to work together.

The art, those apps, those sites,

we need to push harder.

- Are you gonna leave me?

Like them?

- They're not divorcing.

And you,

have got my dad's fire.

Don't push me.

- Okay.

- Excuse you.

- What was that?

- Oh, look, look, there.

Oh, a Christmas shooting star.

- Maybe that's a sign.

(gentle chiming)

- Okay, now this is getting strange.

Did you hear that?

- A box?

- It's not mine.

I've never seen this box in my life.

- It's just an old wooden box.

- There's something about it.

- [Rock] Is this is your dad's stuff?

- No.

Older.

It's my grandpa's.

- This is your grandpa?

- I can't really remember.

Him and my dad weren't too
close until he got sick.

That's what my dad said.

- Yo, this letter is ancient.

- Let's open it.

- No, no, no, wait,
wait, what are you doing?

- Oh, come on. We gotta check this out.

I mean, besides this is like treasure.

It's clearly a Christmas letter.

An unopened Christmas letter.

Oh my gosh. This is really cool.

Dear grandson, if you're
reading this letter,

it means you are in
need of Christmas magic

from the old country.

I know we don't know each other well

and that's no fault of your own,

but it's always Christmas
somewhere in the world.

And as I'm tucked away
up here with a warm fire

and a hot cup of cocoa,

I'm reminded of the magic of the season.

A magic that is inside all of us

if we only believe.

- [Cody And Grandpa] And
that magic, wherever you are,

is able to change the coldest of hearts

And bring joy into the darkest of hours.

- [Grandpa] If you need
that Christmas magic,

you must believe.

And if you merely say the words,

"I believe in the magic of Christmas,

and I wish it upon us all," then, well,

the happiness of the season

will be a blessing upon your house.

And now, I'm afraid that your grandmother

has informed me of dinner.

She's always cooking and baking

the loveliest of treats in this season.

And she's calling me.

In parting, please know
that the love of Christmas,

the magic of Christmas is real.

Just say the words.

- And believe.

Yours, Chris.

- You actually believe that stuff?

That's crazy.

Ow!

What was that for?

- It's a sweet letter, Rock.

You don't have to be a jerk about it.

- My bad.

- We have to find a
way to help my parents.

- When you wish upon a star.

- I believe.

I believe.

I believe in the magic of Christmas love.

(gentle music)

- Wow!

- So I'm looking to
possibly extend my accounts.

I'm looking for more of
a partnership with you.

What you're doing is incredible.

I mean, you're literally
bringing bow back to branding.

I like that.

- Thank you, but I didn't-

- Please, Maurice.

Call me, Maurice.

- Maurice.
- Yes.

- Thank you. You're too kind.

And you know, I appreciate the business.

- Yeah, no, absolutely.

I mean you, what you
show me, your portfolio?

I mean, that's some amazing stuff.

I mean, nobody's doing that.

I mean, that's like the
future work you're doing.

I'm really impressed.

- Oh, the future?
- Yeah.

- Well, I like to live day by day.

- You must be a hard worker then.

- It's not easy running a business,

especially with the holidays.

You know, I feel like Christmas just comes

and gets on everybody's mind.

And before you know it, a new year.

- Yeah, but you know, new
year, new opportunities.

I mean, are you happy
out here in the suburbs?

- It's nice.

- Yeah, but I mean, you gotta
be dreaming bigger than this.

- I'm pretty tethered.

Took most of our, my resources

to get this business off the ground,

and even then some.

- Well, I mean, I've
got plenty of business.

I mean, if everything works out right,

you could be running my
West Coast operations.

- Are you for real?

I mean, yes, please.

I know I can use my expertise

to strengthen and humanize your brand.

- It is so hard to find good people

that can do the work, that I
have trouble sleeping at night.

So if this goes right, we
can both get some sleep

and learn to dream again.

- Learn to dream again.

- Yeah.

- I like the sound of that.

You're like a poet.

- No, I'm more of a strategist.

And right now, I'm strategizing
how we can celebrate.

Maybe I could have my
guys draft up a contract,

and you could sign it on Christmas Eve.

- On Christmas Eve?

- Yeah, do you have any other plans?

- I can do early Christmas Eve.

Afternoon, does that work for you?

- Yeah, I mean, only if we can have

this wonderful restaurant to ourselves.

That's what I'm thinking about.

- Oh, I see.
- Yeah.

- Early Christmas Eve afternoon,

then we can seal the deal.

- That'd be good.

I would like to that.

- You're treating me like royalty.

- No, it's in my blood,

and I know how to treat a
beautiful goddess like yourself.

- Okay, well, I can see you out.

- Okay.

Till then.

- It's and eat.

- Tina, Cody.

- Jeffy, it's your mother.

Pick up.

Come on, come on, come on.

Why aren't you answering?

Your father almost had a heart attack

trying to get a hold of
you, and you ignore us?

What's the matter with you?

Those tickets you bought,

they rerouted us to Florida.

Unbelievable.

But typical of you to mess
up something that simple,

because you don't pay attention.

We've been trying to teach you for years.

Nothing gets through that
thick skull of yours.

What's the matter with you?

You've got to get it together, Jeffy.

Gotta start listening to your parents.

It's Christmas, Jeffy.

How's that low paying data
job of yours coming along?

Don't tell me.

You probably lost that already too.

Unbelievable.

A never ending story and
it never gets any better.

It just gets sadder and sadder.

What did I do?

what did I do to deserve this?

Are you there?

Jeffy.

- You know why I don't
answer the phone, mom?

Because of you.

You keep bothering me.

I wish no one would bother me.

(gentle music)

♪ Oh ♪

- Grandpa, what kind of man have I become?

♪ Oh ♪

♪ It came upon a midnight clear ♪

♪ That glorious song of old ♪

♪ From voices waiting near the earth ♪

♪ To touch our harps of gold ♪

♪ Oh ♪

- Bad timing, Tina.

♪ Oh ♪

- I can see you're
changing, my handsome man.

- Learned it all from you.

Oh, and I think we're gonna be okay.

- What do you mean?

- I found an apartment near campus.

We can move in first of the new year.

Oh, and my uncle is gonna hook
me up with a part-time gig.

- That means-

- That we can keep selling the art,

rock out some bands and
live the American dream.

- You had me worried.

- Why?

- Not all guys know how
to handle responsibility.

- Well, I'm not all guys.

I'm your Rock.

- You're too cute.

- Can't hold a job.

Very purpose I had is disappeared
to the brink of nothing.

I'm sorry, Tina.

I'm sorry for the pain.

I'm sorry for the nightmare I've become.

It's a lonely luxury to be alive.

Lonely luxury to be alive.

Such a sad luxury to be
alive on this planet.

Here I am, at the end of the world.

Where's my Christmas, huh?

Where's my Christmas love?

(gentle music)

- Well, there's too much love in the sky.

- Who said that?

- There is so much Christmas.

- Who are you?

- At this point, I'm not sure.

But just say that I go
by many names, Jeff.

- How do you know my name?

- I've heard you ranting and raving.

And could you put that
thing down before you...

- You've caught me at the end.

- The end?

Do tell.

- I lost my job, my wife hates me.

I've lost all purpose.

There's no reason to live.

(gentle music)

- Surely, you have a right to live.

Plenty of people love you.

Cody must love you.

- My daughter, not from
Tina, but from another woman.

Talk about a rough marriage.

- Well, to tell you that
to love is to forgive.

- How can I forgive when
I've lost everything?

- You're standing before me.

You're healthy.

You just get a little bit filed up

with your perception as a little bit off,

as what happens with your motors.

So the idea is, is to change your ways

and look for a brighter future.

- I don't see it.

- I don't see it. I see it right up there.

Look.

(gentle music)

- Christmas music.

- The North has quite a sound system,

and it plays songs to warm your heart.

Creating the music, listening
to music, warm your heart.

Let it warm your heart.

- Is that what I think it is?

Everything's gonna be okay.

- It's gonna be beautiful.

- Hey.

Okay.

Yes.

I'm coming home.

(gentle music)

Tina, I'm gonna get you the best tree.

- [Cody] Dad, are you okay?

- Yeah, I'm fine.

It's just...
- I know. Dad, I know.

- Thanks, Rock.

That box.

Did you...

- We found it, thought
you might wanna see it.

- Yeah.

My grandfather was an amazing man.

I remember hearing stories
about him when I was young.

He built his house with his hands,

from timber from a local forest.

And` boy, was he thrifty?

He was a genius with money.

And with the community,

he would give all his money

to all those that didn't have what he had.

- Sure sounds like a good dude.

- Salt of the earth.

Maybe he's watching over us.

My father used to tell me how
much he believed in Christmas.

It meant the world to him.

- What's the picture?

- Oh, a Christmas tree.

- Where'd you get it?

- From the box.

- Did you put it in there?

- Uh-uh.

- No, it was in there.

Look how beautiful that tree is.

- Dad, I never saw that
picture in the box.

- Maybe a benevolent Christmas
spirit put it in there.

- Are you okay, dad?

I've never heard you talk like that.

- Oh, let's just say

that I had an overwhelming
experience last night.

Sometimes when you swim to
the bottom of the river,

in that darkness that you feared,

it turns into a shimmering light.

And I swam up to that light,

and just before I was ready to touch it,

it evaporated, because
it was part of the river.

We're all part of the river.

- Are you and mom okay?

- We've been married for a long time.

We're in a rough spot right now,

but we'll get out of it.

I love your mother very much.

And she just possesses this spirit,

that strong spirit that I admire.

That's what I love her for.

- Oh, oh.

Here.

We want you to have this.

- An early Christmas present.

(gentle music)

- A check?

You don't have this...

That's a lot of money.

- We want you and mom to heal.

And we overheard that you lost your job,

and it was Rock's idea, really.

- You can't give this to me.

- Dad, we insist.

- You guys are like family to me.

And I wanna help.

- You earned this?

- Yeah.

Rock and I design stuff,
sell it on some apps.

You remember art school?

- Yeah, I couldn't tear you away

from the arts and crafts.

- And Rock's in a band now.

- It's just part time,

but we've got some gigs lined up downtown,

booked a manager even.

- Well, rock and roll.

Am I right?

I can't take this.

I feel shame.

- Dad, it's Christmas.

Christmas is a time of
giving, a time of love.

- I see that I taught you well.

Your mom did want a new tree.

All right, Cody, I'll take this.

All right?

But I'm gonna give it back
to the magic of Christmas.

Okay?

All right.

Come here.

Rock, come in here. Give me a hug.

(gentle music)

- [Tina] I know, mom, it does
sound too good to be true

but this guy's legit,
like he's the real deal.

- Tina, baby girl.

I hear it in your voice.

And I truly understand,

but you can't knock a man when he's down.

I mean, Jeff's been a good man

and he's always treated you so nice.

- It's not about him
treating me nice, mom.

The man complains more
than anybody I know.

- Listen, it's Christmas
and I am still your mama.

You need to trust yourself.

Remember last year's anniversary,

how you invited us over?

Everything was so nice.

- I gotta go, mom.

It is Christmas Eve.

This contract ain't gonna sign itself.

Madame Ming awaits.

If you say so.

(gentle music)

My stepdaughter set this up.

It's been a while.

- It has.

You've become a very busy woman.

- But that's the way I like it.

Thank you for making time.

- Time.

It flows.

One second we're here,
and the next we're gone.

Scattered like snowflakes
amongst the pines.

Besides, she knew you'd come.

- Who?

- Madam Norma.

- Who's Madam Norma?

- I hear my name.

Ah, yes.

You have come to settle the
trouble matter with Jeff.

- How do you know my husband's name?

- I know many things that
surpass time and space.

Besides, the lovers always
come together in the end.

- The lovers?

- She's prophetic.

- You are in a grave situation.

The joy of your life is at stake.

I can see it all within you.

- But I don't even know...

- Shh!

Madam Norma's entering into a trance.

- He is handsome.

Yes.

A real temptation.

And you are filled with
trepidation, my dear.

Quickly, give me your hands.

- Is this normal?

- This is a dire situation.

- What? Dire?

I mean, I know things are hard, but...

- No, this is worse.

There are great forces conspiring

to swallow you alive, my dear.

A rich temptation.

- Maurice.

- Listen, Madam Norma
says that you pull a card.

(gentle music)

- Is this good?

- The fate of your life is at stake.

Your true love lies by
a thread in the wind.

- This is about Jeff. I know it.

I mean, my eyes have wandered
and my thoughts have too,

but I do love him.

Like, deep down in my heart, I do.

I do love him.

- Tina, you are at a crossroads.

One road leads away from true love.

The other? The other road
binds that love to your heart.

- Roar forth.

Okay. I got it.

Merry Christmas, Madam Norma.

Merry Christmas.

Can I go now.

- Merry Christmas, my darling.

Be strong.

- I gotta go.

Thank you. Merry Christmas.

(gentle music)

- Wait for Christmas.

- Not until Christmas.

Yeah, it's such a sight to behold.

- Yeah, that's the best damn
Christmas tree I've ever seen.

- It's really something, dad.

- Amen to that.

Tina's gonna love it.

- Dad, did you get mom a gift?

- Oh, I was going to but...

The bonus.

- I've got a better idea.

Time to get to work.

- What's this?

- Tina, how you doing?

I'm so glad to see you.

- Good to see you.

- Honey, here you go. You
want some hot chocolate?

You used to love hot chocolate.

Remember the winter we went to big bear?

- How could I forget?

When papa literally
snowboarded down the mountain

with one shoe on and
one rope in his draws.

Your crazy self.

- That was in the years of my youth,

but now it's fire and thunder.

- Really Peter?

Thunder?

The only noise I remember hearing

is the sound of your snoring.

- When I sleep, I sleep.

- Spoken like a true senior citizen.

- Parents, I don't know what to do.

- I know, and I've told
your dad everything

and we support you either way.

We trust you.

It's important for you to know

that after all these
years, we still trust you.

- I know it's nothing, but he literally

hasn't gotten me a Christmas
present in so many years.

I mean, married people
do that sort of thing.

What is wrong with him?

- Tina, he's really a nice guy.

Just maybe this year he'll surprise you.

- But I am tired.

- I got it.

Maybe you should go on
vacation or something.

Get some of your girlfriends together.

Go on a road trip.

Hey!

- No, mom. It's deeper than that.

And this deal I told you about hopefully,

prayerfully, it'll change things for us.

I just wish Jeff had more
confidence in himself.

More confidence in his abilities.

- Well, maybe you'll just
have to take some time

to spend with him to show him

how he can build his confidence.

- I don't know how.

- Man has been beaten down for years

by the powers to be.

Christmas is a time for healing.

It's also a time for those
potent energies in the air.

And that's when love is
really at its strongest.

- I honestly think he's afraid.

I mean, his parents are nice

besides the constant
bickering and back and forth,

but he really loved that
data entry position.

- Does this crazy guy
have a computer at home?

- Believe it or not, we don't.

- I got it.

Show him how much you really love him

by buying him something that
will boost his confidence.

- But it's already Christmas Eve and...

I gotta go.

- Oh, that's right.

You almost forgot about that big deal.

- Right.

Merry Christmas, dad.

- Merry Christmas to you too.

- Merry Christmas, mom.
- Merry Christmas, baby.

I love you.
- Love you too.

(gentle music)

- Listen up, dad.

Women love handmade presents

and messages written from the heart.

That's exactly what you're gonna do.

- I feel like a kid.

- Don't!

Swallow your masculinity, dad.

You're gonna design a card for mom

and she is going to love it.

- I've never done this before.

- Exactly.

And don't worry, we'll teach you.

Try to get a little bit...

(upbeat music)

Okay, great.

- I didn't know that.

Look at that.
- Here you go.

You got it.

You're gonna paint this.

- Looks good.

- Okay, guys.

You have just a prime date for mom's song.

- Oh, you're right. I'm almost done.

- She'll love it.

It'll be the best Christmas present ever.

- You're right.

Gotta go.

Oh, if my folks call, just tell 'em

I'm on a Christmas mission.

- To our future success.

- I haven't signed yet.

- Oh, you will.

Oh, this is gonna go to my head.

- That's the point.

I'm very, very happy.

You are a beautiful, intelligent woman.

And I am just, I'm happy
to have you on board, baby.

- Baby?

- Yeah, I mean, baby...

It's a general term of endearment.

I didn't mean anything personally by it.

I hope you didn't take offense to it.

- It's different.

Usually I'm just used to my parents

and my husband calling me baby.

- Husband?

You're married?

- I am.

- Oh wow.

- That gonna be a problem for you?

- I mean, no, not particularly.

I mean, I've been in more stickier,

peculiar situations in the past.

And besides, I mean,
you wanna do the deal,

I wanna do the deal.

We both are committed to working together.

- Agreed.

- Matter of fact, I mean it's
customary in some cultures

for both parties to spend
some intimate time together

before a business deal has
been finalized and structured.

So I was thinking that
possibly we could do that too.

- Oh really? You don't say.

And what culture is this exactly?

- You know, I don't really quite remember,

'cause I've had too many drinks.

(laughs)

Another glass?

- No, no, no. I think I'm good.

(gentle music)

- Were you expecting another client?

- No, but I should get that.

I think this is a safe place to boss.

Excuse me.

Jeff, what are you doing here?

- Tina, I know I've been
really tough recently

and because of the job and my self doubt,

and things have been really tough,

but I wanna make things right.

And, honey, I want us to be close again.

From this day on, I
promise to be a better man.

I promise to love you more.

I promise to take care of you better

and lead us to a better place.

- I don't know what to say.

We got married, I vowed to be your wife.

And this business, you helped me get here.

I wouldn't have any of it without you.

And you believed in me
when no one else did.

And I'm so sorry, babe, for doubting you.

I just wish you had more
confidence in yourself.

And I realized I need to help
you build that confidence.

- Together, Tina.

Together we can learn to love
again and be a better couple.

I got you this.

(gentle music)
- Jeff, you shouldn't have.

- Open it.

- You are the most beautiful
woman I've ever seen.

I'm more in love with you
now than I've ever been.

And maybe that's how love flows.

From a river to the ocean,
from darkness to light.

And this Christmas has
taught me the power of love,

the power to stand up

and fall in love with life all over again.

No matter what difficulties come our way,

we can face them and we can overcome them.

Oh, Jeff.

I love you, Jeff.

- I love you, Tina.

- [Maurice] So are we
doing this deal or what?

- I didn't realize you had a client.

- Oh, it's okay.

Let me go in there and deal with him

and we can ride home together.

Okay, babe?

- Okay. Okay.

I'll wait for you.

Okay. All right.

- So was that your husband?

- It most certainly was.

- Oh!

Well, I would still like
to be able to move forward

with the contracts.

Would you mind signing these?

- Look, Maurice.

You wanna sign, I wanna sign.

And if you want my services,
you will have to pay for them.

I don't know why you thought

just because you're the CEO of Playboy

that you could just come in here

and offer me whatever it was,

a second, a night of whatever,

but understand that this is gonna be

a professional relationship.

Do you understand what I'm saying?

- Look, look, calm down. I apologize.

It's not that serious.

- Thank you for your apology.

I need you to know going forward,

when I sign this,

it's gonna be a professional relationship.

One built on honesty and integrity.

You understand?

- Wait, wait, I do understand.

I apologize if I crossed
boundaries or mixed signals.

That was not the way I
wanted to do business

with you at all.

So I'm sorry for that.

- And I can see that,

that you're used to getting what you want.

And you know good as dang well,

your mother would slap you silly

if she knew how you was
coming out of your mouth.

Merry Christmas by the way.

- Merry Christmas to you as well.

I am looking forward to working together.

- After the holidays.

- Yes, you are the boss.

- Thank you.

- You guys good?

- Oh, Jeff. Get in here.

Meet Maurice.

CEO extraordinary.

- Nice to meet you.

- Nice to meet you too.

- You have a very amazing
and professional wife.

- Oh, she's a world-class wonder.

The best woman I've ever met.

- I'll drink to that.

Champagne?

- No, thank you. I'm trying to quit.

- I'll drink to that too.

- Did you design this?

- I did. Cody taught me.

- She's quite the artist.

- She's an angel.

Thanks again for the card, babe.

You didn't have to.

- Oh no, it's okay.

Let's just say I was
inspired by the season

to make a change.

We could all use it.

- I agree.

Did your parents fly in?

- Oh, my dad.

He's probably got them
flying all over the country.

Anyway, well, I don't think
they'll arrive tonight.

- Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, babe.

- It's okay.

My dad's probably gonna yell at me anyway.

Come here.

- It's okay. You have me.

- [Man] Ho, ho. Merry Christmas, Jeff.

- Thank you.

Merry Christmas.

- What's in the envelope?

- A little Christmas love.

I love you, Tina.

- I love you, Jeff.

- [All] Merry Christmas.

(all cheering)

- Mom, dad, you arrived.

Good to see you.

I thought your flight was going to Miami.

- Let me tell you something.

What's up with these
airline companies, huh?

You book a ticket and next thing you know,

you're flying halfway around the world

with your bottom flat and Timbuktu.

- Calm down, there he goes again.

This and that, yippity yap.

He makes me dizzy. I
can't keep up with him.

You're gonna have another heart attack.

- How many times do I have to tell you,

I'm perfectly capable of
booking a ticket on Christmas?

Do you know how hard it
is to get a direct flight

to LAX on Christmas?

- It's hard.
- Dad, just back down.

- Back down?

Son, I'm expressing myself over here.

You wouldn't have been so damn stupid,

and just ordered a simple ticket.

- I tried my best.

That's the best a person can do.

And if you don't like it,
I don't know what to say.

- It's his wife.

She's the one that keeps
everything together.

Otherwise, he'd be as helpless as a baby.

Jeffy, sweetheart.

Can I talk to you a minute?

I wanna tell you something.

- Yes, mom.

Yes, mom?

- Son, all your life, all
we've ever wanted for you

is the best.

We've done the best we
could to do right by you.

And still I worry.

(gentle music)

Have we failed-
- No, you didn't fail.

It's just, you need to let me grow up.

I'm a man.

And I feel like I make
the right decisions,

but I don't need this judgment.

- Judgment? Who's judging?

We don't judge you.

I've always been fair
and balanced with you.

And look at you.

Your hair is a mess.

- See, mom. You're doing it again.

You need to let me stand up myself.

- It's important that you
look your best, Jeffy.

How do you expect to be successful in life

if you don't look your best?

- You just need to let
me stand up on my own.

On my own two feet.

- You just don't listen to your mother.

- No.

I listen to you.

It's just, you just need to trust me.

Trust that I'm gonna
make the right decision.

- It's Christmas, huh?

I don't usually celebrate
this holiday, Christmas, but-

- But you are this year.

- Oh, so now you're telling me what to do?

- Oh mom, don't start.

- Okay, grown man.

I need a drink.

Is there anything I can get you, son?

- Just a hug.

- Just a hug?

Come here.

I trust you, by the way.

- Thanks.

- Bonding?

- Imagine growing up with her at the helm?

- You want the honest answer? No.

Just kidding.

That bad?

- No.

But it's getting better.

- Deep down they love
you, just like I love you.

We'll be fine, okay?

- Okay.

Let's go check it out, yeah.

- Mom, dad.

Now, I honestly didn't think
you guys could make it.

- Oh, honey, let me tell you.

Your daughter-in-law, Cody-

- Stepdaughter.

- Oh, that's right, stepdaughter.

She is such a cutie.

She picked us up and everything.

She wanted to make sure we
get here to surprise you.

- Oh, I love her. She's a sweetheart.

- We love you, dear.

- I love you guys too.

- You made a good choice.

- Can you not say that too loud

before Jeff hears you?

What are you drinking?
I'm gonna go get me one.

Yeah, uh-huh.
- You can take mines.

- Oh great. Thank you.

(all laughing)

- We did all right.

- They seem happy.

- And hungry.

- Oh shoot. I need to go
check on the Christmas goose.

(Cody laughing)

- You really helped me this Christmas.

I'll never forget this experience.

- Dad, you always taught
me to believe in myself

and I always did.

Because of you and mom,
I feel creative, in love.

- Someone say love?

Merry Christmas, honey.

- Merry Christmas, mom.

- You called me mom?

- [Rock] Sir, your phone.

- Hello.

Murray was fired?

He set me up.

(gentle music)

Yeah, I would love to come
in and be project leader.

After New Year's?

That'd be fantastic.

Thank you, sir. Thank you.

- Who was that?

- I can't believe it. That was work.

I got my old job back.

They said I can be project leader now.

- See? Congrats, babe.

- This is truly a Christmas miracle.

- Oh, congrats, babe.

Are we gonna celebrate?

- Yes.

Let's party, but only a little bit.

Hey, everybody. Guess what?

I got my job back.

- Mazel tov.

- Congrats.

We should celebrate.

- Oh, absolutely.

Merry Christmas everyone, let's party.

- That was great.

- Congratulations, son.

- Thanks, mom.

(gentle music)

(indistinct chattering)

(mellow music)

(dramatic music)