All language subtitles for The.Fitzgerald.Family.Christmas.2012.HDRip.XviD-S4A

Hello?

Jesus, Dad. What are you doing calling
the house line. Mom could have picked up.

No, I do not have
any news yet.

No, Mom. Mom, don't worry
about it, it's for me.

Look, I'm having everybody
come over the house tonight

to celebrate Mom's birthday,
all right?

And then, I'm gonna
discuss with them.

Oh, you got her
a birthday gift.

Well, that's a first.
What was it?

Oh, that. No, no, no, actually she did
tell me about that.

Yeah, and what? You thought that
was somehow gonna help your cause.

Look, why don't you come by
the restaurant tomorrow and...

You know what?

Everyone decides tonight.

But, Dad... Yeah. No, I know.

But please, don't get
your hopes up, okay?

All right.
I'll see you tomorrow.

And how many times do I have to tell you,
I don't want a party.

Would you please stop fighting this,
you crazy old woman.

All right? It's already done,
it's organized.

Everyone is going to be here
except Cyril.

Then he'll be home
for Christmas, right?

I already told you
he's coming in tomorrow.

And he's better?

I don't know.
He says he is.

So we shall see.

And you're picking him up
at Port Authority, right?

Because he will need
someone there for him.

Yes, Mom.
For the 10th time.

All right, all right.
Don't get yourself all worked up.

I'm just double checking,
he is my baby after all.

Look, Mom, I don't want you to worry
about this. All right?

I already spoke to all of them and they
are all very excited to get out here.

Don't try to bullshit me, Gerry.
They're my kids.

Yeah, we'll look. Whether they like
it or not they're coming out.

I told you I don't want you
to make a big deal out of this.

Would you just
stop complaining about this?

All right? Look.

Dottie's gonna cook you
a nice dinner.

And Quinn said he's gonna come out
this afternoon to take you shopping.

So why can't you
just enjoy yourself?

Okay. Okay, what's really
going on here?

Nothing is going on.
It's your 70th birthday.

I just thought you might like
to have all your kids around

to celebrate with you.

Enjoy your French toast.

Gerald.

What?

What are you not telling me?

Look, there's something I just want
to discuss with the whole family and...

I thought it would be good
if we're all together

so we could all
weigh in on it.

And it has to be done
before Christmas.

Did you make the reservations
for tonight?

Did we get the
same room at the lodge?

You know she's
too young for you.

Well, because it kinda makes you
like a creepy old man.

You know I'm not old enough
to be creepy.

Yeah, you are.

Did you get the same room?
Yes.

What's the rent?

It's at my desk.

QF Design.

Yeah. Hold on.

It's your brother.

Um, gonna have to say
I'm not here.

Yeah, but I'm not
gonna lie for you.

Take the call.

Yo!

Hey, Fitzy,
where are you?

You just called me
at the office.

Oh, okay, good. And you should be
out here soon, right?

Change of plan, my man.

I'm taking Abbie up to the
Adirondacks for the weekend.

Got some serious
plans in place.

You don't think
you can just stop by

All right, then we can show all
this off to your lady's flame.

Hey, Gerry.

This is more than a flame.

Well, even more of a reason
to stop by then, right?

All right. I'll see what I can do,
but no promises.

Look, you don't have to promise me shit, all right.
It's not my birthday.

Just the woman that brought you
into this world.

See what you can do.

Oh, no.
Don't stop, don't stop.

No, it's not for you. It's not for you.
It's the neighbor.

I gotta see.

Oh, you gotta be
kidding me.

Oh, shit, it's my brother.

Stay. I'll be right back.

Okay.

What is this, Gerry?

What the hell
are you doing here?

What do you mean
what am I doing here?

I got the supplies
for Mom's party tonight.

Oh, shit.

Gerry, I can't host
the party tonight.

What do you mean you can't
host the party? Why not?

I'm having all this
trouble with the boys.

They're in trouble
up at school,

and they're not even
coming home for Christmas.

So, I...
I gotta deal with them.

Right. So what does that
have to do with Mom's party?

Okay, um,
there's something else.

I... I was waiting
to tell the family but...

Skippy and I split up.
Like, three weeks ago.

I know, because Skippy was in the bar
couple of nights ago

telling me all about it,
crying on my shoulder.

He also told me that you've been
having an affair

for six months.

Yes, I...

I've been seeing
someone and, um...

You know, Skippy and I tried to
work it out but it's just...

It's not gonna happen.

Who are you having
an affair with?

Do you remember, um, Jimmy Esposito's
little brother Johnny?

Johnny Esposito, the gardener's kid?
How old is he?

Uh, I don't know. 20s...
Or in 30s.

How did you end up hooking up
with Johnny Esposito?

He cuts my grass.

He cuts your grass.

That's fantastic.

Hey, Sharon.
How about I just pop out

and drop you at your mom's
on my way to East Hampton?

No, you don't
have to do that.

I'll just take the train or I'll call
my brother or something.

No, that's Gerry. He's an asshole,
I'll call Quinn.

I wouldn't mind just like taking you,
I could see the house,

I could meet your mom,
say "Happy Birthday."

No, that's
definitely not happening.

I haven't brought a boy home since my
junior prom date, I learned my lesson then.

Wow, luckily
I'm not a boy, honey.

Promise I'll do better
than your junior prom date.

All right.

So why don't we do that?

Do what?

I'll drop you off.
Meet some of the brood.

No, you're not seriously asking to
come and meet my family today.

Are you?

Is that a bad thing?

No, I just... I didn't think
we were, you know.

At the meet-the-family
place yet.

I mean, I'm having fun and
you're having fun right now...

Yeah, I'm having fun. I didn't mean to
make it so complicated.

Good.
It's fun, it's good.

Okay, good.
Yeah, that's fine.

Great.
Call your bro.

Hey, Erin, the house
looks real festive.

Perfect place
for party tonight.

We can't have
everybody over here,

Mom said that she wanted to celebrate
at one of her girls houses.

Now I've explained to you
why we can't do it at Dott's.

Sharon's apartment in the city
is obviously not an option.

So that leaves you.

And could you keep your voice down,
the baby's sleeping.

I don't understand
why no one seems to think

that their mother's birthday
is a big deal.

Because she deals with you one way
and the rest of us another way.

You're the golden boy,
you can do no wrong.

She treats the
rest of us like shit.

I hope you know that
that is total bullshit. Is it?

that I let her sneak the baby out
one day and get him baptized.

Yeah, she told me
and I think it's genius.

We're not
baptizing the baby.

Why not?

Because Corey's Jewish.

I thought Corey's
an Atheist.

Look, just let Mom take the kid up
to church and have her do it.

You don't need to participate,
Corey doesn't need to know about it

and that way the kid
is not stuck in limbo

in case you two Heathens
are wrong.

You're all crazy.

We're crazy. You're telling me
you're an Atheist,

We have a kid now. Where else am
I gonna put the presents?

Why don't you two
just blow this thing off.

You know what?
That is not a bad idea.

Sharon, it's your
mom's birthday.

Oh, no. There is no just stopping in
for one drink with my family.

And let's all be made aware
if we go there at all,

we're gonna
be there all night.

So let's not go.

The less I have to deal with Gerry,
the better.

I'm just... I'm tired of him pretending
he's a patriarch of our family.

First of all,
he's not my freaking father.

And second of all, he's hardly qualified
for the job.

He's a grown man
and he still lives at home.

You know with fairness to him,
he's got his reasons for that.

if I don't have to go to Mom's house tonight
I'm more than okay with that.

I have an idea.
Why don't Sharon and, um...

I'm sorry,
what was your name again?

Francis Xavier
but my friends call me FX.

Oh, okay. I like that.
It's a good name. Thank you.

So why don't Sharon and FX

come upstate with us,
get a room at the same hotel.

We'll get dinner.
Hang out for the weekend.

And we'll drive back
Christmas morning.

Honey, you know,
it's really not a great idea.

It's not considerate.

Sharon doesn't ski.
It's a ski resort.

Neither do I.

You don't ski?

You know I got an idea.

I'm headed out to
East Hampton this weekend.

You guys
want to come with me,
you're more than welcome.

I've never been to the Hamptons.
That sounds awesome.

Does it sound awesome?

Oh, well, you gotta come then.
You're gonna love it.

What do you think, babe?
I've got plenty of room.

Ah, as long as we're all agreed that we
don't have to go to Mom's.

I mean,
I'm up for whatever.

Babe, that sounds
like so much fun. Mmm.

Please?
I don't like going skiing.

But I want to be with you.

Okay, fine.

You're calling Momma.

Hey!

Hey, Mom.
Happy Birthday.

Hey, Sharon!

Oh, am I gonna
see you tonight?

Yeah, you know, that's
what I was calling about.

some sort of misunderstanding
with Gerry or something,

I didn't know he wanted us to come out
tonight for a party

That's what I thought.
But you know Gerry wants to
make a big deal out of it.

Yeah, but it's not a big deal
to you though, right?

Well, I mean,

it is my 70th but...

You know how I feel
about birthdays, right?

Yeah, yeah.
See that's what I thought,
that's what I told Quinn.

I mean, he had these plans
and then he invited me, so...

So Quinn's
not coming either?
No. But...

We'll both be out
in Christmas.
Like we always do, you know.

And we'll celebrate
your birthday then.

Yeah. Yeah, okay.
We'll do it then.

Okay, great.

I'm so glad
you're cool with it.

I gotta go, Mom.
I love you.
I love you, Mom.

Happy Birthday.

I love you both.
Love you, too.

Bye.

Okay, bye.

We're good?
We are so good.

Let's go.

Hmm.

Hey, Mom. You home?

Oh, I'm upstairs, Gerry.

Little change in plans.

We're gonna do the party
here tonight instead.

Okay? I already
called the restaurant.

They're gonna bring over
a bunch of food.

The food is terrible.

And the take-out
is even worse.

Oh, really? Is it?
Then why do you insist
on eating there every night.

Because it's free.

Otherwise,
I'd have to eat alone.

What is Dottie's problem?
I mean, why...

Why isn't see cooking?

Dottie has more drama
going on like always.

And neither is Erin.
I guess she has her
hands full with the baby.

Well, uh, Sharon and Quinn
have blown us off as well.

Apparently,
they made other plans.

I spoke to Quinn earlier today
and he said he was coming.

Ah, you know what?
I'm gonna call that
son of a bitch right now

and make sure they
get their asses out here.

No, no, no, don't do that.

No, it's...
Honey, I'm fine.

Listen, when you have
a birthday two days
before Christmas

you get used to
eating your cake alone.

Mom, you're not
eating your cake alone.

I will, uh...
I'll be right back, all right.

Hey! Can I help you?

Yeah, I'm Gerry Fitzgerald.

I am an old friend
of Mrs. McGowan's.

Just wanted to stop by,
wish her a happy holiday.

Um, I'm Nora,
I'm one of her nurses.
Come on in.

Nancy?

Oh, Gerry.
It's so good to see you.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, you want a drink.
Nora, get this boy a drink.

Oh, yeah.
What do you want?

No, actually
I'm all right.
Thank you.

Okay.

So how are you?

Well... You know,
holidays are hard.

Well, look, that's why
I'm here today.

I'm gonna invite you
over the house tonight
for Rosie's birthday.

I know she would
love to see you.

Oh, no. I don't think so.

I don't have
the strength these days
to leave the house.

But I'll call her
and wish her
a Happy Birthday.

And I'm gonna make sure
that she gets over here
on Christmas day

to at least stop by
and say hello.

Oh, I don't know
about that.

I got a phone call
from your father.

Really?
Mmm-hmm.

This guy is unbelievable.

I told him there's not a shot
in hell that she's gonna
let him into that house again.

Especially, at Christmas?

I know. I told him
the same thing
but he is insisting

so tonight we'll see
what she decides.

What do you think
that she should do?

What do you think
in your heart?

It's Christmas.
Yeah.

Maybe there was a time
for some forgiveness.

And mercy.

You're not
gonna believe this.

I got this card
from my sister,

and it just made me think
of this whole situation.

"Lost friend, lost child,
lost parent, sister, brother,

"husband, wife, in the season
of immortal hope

"and on the birthday
of immortal mercy

"we will shut out nothing."

Mr. Charles Dickens.

But I think you know
how my mother feels
about the English, right?

Now go.

Let me know
how it all turns out.

I'll do.
Great to see you.

All right.

Try to have a good holiday.

I'm trying.

Well, look, how is she doing?

I think the holidays get
her a little down sometimes.

You know, I used to come by
and visit all the time but...

I guess I gotta
make more of an effort.

Yeah, that would
mean a lot to her.
Yeah.

You should
definitely visit.

All right, and, um...

What's your deal?
You're here with her
all the time or?

Yeah, yeah. Definitely.

So, so if you'd come visit
I'll see you.

I will definitely
do that then.
All right. Okay.

Uh, Mrs. G, happy holidays.

I love you.
Love you, too.

I might come by again,
maybe, uh, tomorrow.

Just checking on you.

All right,
see you tomorrow.

All right.
Okay.

Good to meet you.
You, too.

Bye-bye.
Bye.

Hey, baby.
How did it go?

It didn't.

What happened?

I thought
it was a done deal.

So did I.

What did they say?

They just don't have any
spots open, that's it.

I don't understand,
I thought your brothers...

The point is that
they have no work
and a story.

Let's go inside,
have a beer and get ready
to go to my mom's, huh?

Yeah, I'm not going
to your mom's tonight.

What are you talking about?
It's her birthday,
you have to go.

It's bad enough I got to
spend the day

with your asshole brothers
on Christmas.

JJ, why are you
being like this?

This is it. This is us.

-Right here.
-Oh, my God.

This house is insane.
Oh, thank you.

This is bigger
than my college.
Oh, thanks.

Yeah, it's not bad.

No, it's not bad at al.

Oh, no, no. I got it.

Yeah, okay.
Is this yours?

I can't believe
how big this house is.

Ah. Well, let me give you
the grand tour.
Oh, thank you.

You haven't seen
nothing yet.

So, what does this guy
do for a living?

I don't know. Nothing.
It's just, uh,
family money.

Family money?
Yeah.

Not for me
with that kind of step.

So do you have a pool?

Uh, we've got
a pool and pond.

Pond's good for you.

You didn't think
I'd know that, did you?
That's good.

Now come this way,
come here.

So, what do you think?

What?

My girl. The girl.

Well, I'm glad you approved,
'cause I'm gonna
propose this weekend.

Propose what?

Propose marriage.

What?

You just met her,
didn't you?

Yeah, but I'm gonna
propose tomorrow night,
Christmas Eve.

What is she, like,
12 years old?

You should talk,
you with Mr. Money Bags
over here.

Yeah, true, but I'm not
looking to get married,
far from it.

You know, when baby's
all grown up,
you're gonna realize.

When you know, you know.

Hey, guys. Come on up.

-Hello?
-Hey, Mom.

So I have some bad news.

I'm not gonna be able
to come over tonight.

What's wrong?

Are you crying?

No, no. No, I just, uh...

I bought you a cake
and I'm not gonna be
able to bring it over,

so I feel bad.

I don't care
about the cake.

Why are you crying?

It's nothing.
It's just, uh...

Uh, JJ didn't
get that job so...

Look, look, baby.
Why don't you come over
and stay with me tonight.

Okay?

No, I should stay here.
I'll talk to you
tomorrow, okay?

Have a happy birthday.

Well, looks like
it's just you and me, kid.

That's what I heard.

Look, Mom,
the reason that I wanted
everybody out here tonight...

And for the record,
I am furious
with all of them.

...was, there is something
the family needs to make
a joint decision about.

Then we'll discuss it
at Christmas.

Nah, it can't wait
till then. It's...

It's about Dad.

What about Dad?

Well, he wants to
spend Christmas with us
here at the house.

Gerry, as I told him
when he walked out
on me, on us 20 years ago,

the man will never
set foot in this house again.

I know, I know.

In his defense, all right,
he has had
a pretty tough year.

Yeah, and I've
had a tough life.

Mom, his company
went belly-up.

I mean, he lost
almost everything.

Good, good. I'm glad.
He deserves it.

Yeah, well, you'd love to hear
that his divorce with Carol
got real nasty and...

Now that
is a birthday gift.

I'm gonna
celebrate with a beer.

So, you're not even
gonna consider, are you?

Nah.

What about
the Christmas spirit?

Why don't you just give it
a little bit of time,

think about it
and then make a decision.

Okay.
All right.

I'll think about it.
Good.

Okay,
I've thought about it.

And the answer
is still no.

Now that that's settled.

I think you should
go down to the restaurant
and check on things.

The restaurant can wait.
Come on, it's your birthday.

I appreciate everything
you're doing, Gerry.

But I'm not asking you,
I'm telling you.

Okay.

I got it.

Happy birthday.
I'll just...

Hey, Brian.

What's up, Gerry?

KK, how are we
doing tonight?

Eh, pretty quiet,
given it's the holidays.

All right, well, look.
Maybe we'll close up
early tonight, all right?

Sounds good.

I'll be in the office
if you need me.

if my mom calls make sure
you put the call through,
all right?

No problem, Gerry.

Hey!
Hey!

I know you.
Yeah, yeah.

How are you?
I'm good.
Thank you for asking.

Good. Gerry.
We have met.

Right. Nora.
I'm Mrs. McGowan's nurse.

She said I should just
stop by while
I'm waiting for my train.

Speaks highly
of the joint.
Oh.

Well, what time
is your train?

Oh, in 10 minutes
from now. So, yeah...
Oh, shit.

I know, I've been
here for a while.

Well, you know
they run every hour.

They do.

So if you wanted to
catch the next one

maybe you could stay
and you could have a drink.

Thought you'd never ask.

Because you gotta remember
we had nine people living
in a three-bedroom house.

So actually it was a good thing
that our father left,

we really needed
the extra space.

Oh, back up.
You shared a room
with three of your sisters?

Yeah. Four sisters in a room

about the size of this
coffee table right here.

And our older sister Dottie,
she used to bring her
boyfriends back from college.

And have sex with
them in the room,

while we were
all there sleeping.

Did she really?
Yeah.

I never heard that.
Yeah, she did.

And I've got the
emotional scars to prove it.

You know I'd like to meet
this sister of yours.

No, I don't think you would.
She's over 30.

Stop it.

Anyway, meanwhile,
this whole time

the boys have the big room
all to themselves.

You sound particularly
resentful when you say that.
We deserved it.

What did you do
to deserve it?

They were boys, lass.
That's right.

It's exactly correct.
Thank you, Francis Xavier.

Man who understands.

And for a while it was just
me and Gerry in the room.

Then Gerry
moved to the basement
when the baby came along.

who became
my indentured servant
till I went to college.

Yeah, and maybe that's why
he turned out the way he did.

I have to admit.
I was not very kind
to the old guy.

You were terrible to him.

He was my little brother.

It was my duty
to abuse him
at all times.

I beat the crap
out of my little brother
every day of his life.

Of course you did.
So just all older
brothers are assholes.

No, little brothers
are pods.

You know I'd take
offense of that.

I was never
an asshole to you.

Oh, my God.
I'm not even talking
about you, Quinn.

Well, it's clear
who you are talking about.

So would you give me
a little more detail

as to what Gerry did
to piss you off so much?

I don't even wanna
talk about it. It's not
even worth going into...

He told her he didn't
approve of her dating...
It's not.

...a dashingly handsome,
materialistically wealthy,
slightly older gentlemen.

No, that's not what he said.
He said something
more to the effect of,

"Why are you dating that
old fucking creep anyhow?"

Wait a second.
He called me
a fucking creep?

Yeah, I didn't
want to go into it.

That doesn't
sound like Gerry.

I've always dated
much younger women,

he never said
anything like that to me.

Yeah, that's called
a double standard.

Too much information.
Don't want to know about
all the women you've dated.

Just don't...

You've always dated
younger women?
Yeah.

How old are you, Abbie?

Twenty two.
Really?

Wow. Sweet.

You are a fucking creep.

Stay over there, my friend.

Took forever.

Is he down?
Finally.

How come you don't want to
go to your mother's tonight?

We could have called
the baby sitter.

'Cause she drives me crazy.

In fact they all
drive me crazy.

Besides we're gonna
see them on Christmas.

Speaking of Christmas,
I was wondering...

Oh! Oh, God!

Can... I can't deal with...
Can you try?

I got it, I got it.

JJ?

JJ?
Hi.

Hi.

Baby, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Where did you come from?

Boston.
Boston?

Boston.
So that means you're a...

Red Sox fan.
Mmm-hmm.

Red Sox, Pat's, Celts.

and ruin what I thought
was a pretty good thing
we got going on here.

What makes you think
this was a good thing?

I'm a little
out of practice,

but, yes, seems like
it's going pretty well.

You're smiling,
I'm laughing.

Yeah.

Something tells me
you don't laugh very much.

Oh.

Probably not as much
as I used to, I guess.

I take it Mrs. McGowan
told you about me
and her daughter.

Yeah.

I'm sorry about that.

Well, that was
a pretty shitty day
for a lot of people, right?

I lost my dad
on that day, too.

I'm... I'm sorry to hear that.

And she said that
you guys were supposed
to get married that October.

Look, I don't
love talking about this.
If you can...

I got it.

Yeah, yeah.

So, anyhow.
What brings you here?

Uh, nursing school
and then I just
fell in love with the city.

What brought you here
tonight? More specifically
to this fine establishment.

Um...

I was waiting
for my train.

Oh, I got bad news.
You missed it.

No, I missed my train?

It's gone.
Oh, no.

There's got to be
another train.

Not tonight.

Hmm.

Where do you live?

Whitestone.

It's a long cab ride.

Thank you so much
for the lift

and walking me
out to the door.

You're such a gentlemen.

Yeah, of course.
Anytime.

Do you really mean that?
'Cause I work
five nights a week

and I hate that train ride.

Yes, I do mean it.

Hmm, it's good.

Look, I had
a great time tonight.

I did, too.

If you like it, um...
I'd stick around
tonight if you want.

Mmm.

I don't think so.

Did I just
totally spoil this?

No. No, no, no, no.
I just, you know.

You sure? Yeah.

Just not tonight
I think, you know.

All right, yeah. Um...

Still I'd, you know...

I meant that
I would love
to see you again.

I would love it, too.

Okay, good, good.
Yeah.

All right, then.
Thanks for the thing.

Thanks for the ride and...

Okay.
All right.

Okay. Bye.

Hey!
Hey!

What are you
doing up so early?

I'm always up this early.

What's your excuse?

Yeah, I mean, me, too.

I'm lucky
if I get five hours.

You know that's funny.

I mean,
we're brother and sister

and we don't even
know each other that well.

What?

We know
each other fine.

Oh, yeah? Where did
I go to high school?

Sacred Heart.

No, that was Connie and Erin,
the smart ones.

I went to Hewlett.

Where did I go to college?

I know you went Upstate.

Oswego?

You played soccer.

Jesus, that was Cyril.

I went to Purchase.
I was a theater major.

I know all of this.

I'm fucking
around with you.

You are so full of shit.

I bet you don't even know
how old I am.

You're 20...

I know you're not 30.

See.

Okay. How old am I?

You just turned 38,
you went to
Xavier High School.

You went to Fordham
for college.

And of the six books
you have read,

The Old Man and the Sea
is your favorite.

Okay. So you know
some things about me.
Congratulations.

But you're my baby sister
and I love you to death.

And by the way,

don't pay attention
to that bullshit
Gerry gave you

about FX.

You don't think
he's too old for me?

Who's to say
who's too what?

Is he good to you?

Then he's good with me.

Gerry just...
He made me feel
like such a cliche.

You know, like girl grows up
without a dad

so she dates old guys
just to replace him.

Sharon, give yourself
a break.

You're not the only one
in this family
with daddy issues.

Yo! C!

Hey, Gerry,
what are you doing here?

Good to see you.

Figured you could
use a friendly face
when you got off the bus.

Thanks. Did you drive in?

And since we're in the city,
there's a little something
I wanna show you.

Okay. All right.

You're looking good, man.

Yeah, threw in
a couple of pounds.

I think it's good for you.
It's good for you.

Thanks.

So, you recognize
this building?

No. Should I?

Yeah. You know the picture
in the living room of Dad
with Grandma

on his first
holy communion
sitting on a stoop?

Right there.
Oh? This is where
they used to live.

Yeah. Third floor.

Well, if the stoop could talk
it'd probably tell us

what an asshole
Dad was as a kid.

How do you know
which building it was?

You know, he used to
take me to the city

He wanted to show me
where he grew up,
how he grew up.

And it's important
that you know

where the Fitzgeralds
are from.

Never did that shit with me.

Well, why do you think
I'm doing it now?

You know he didn't
call me once
when I was up there.

I mean, I keep trying
to tell you guys
he is who he is, all right?

He's certainly not
going to change

Once a selfish cocksucker,
always a selfish cocksucker.

Yes. Yeah.

You should know though,
he wants to come out
to the house tomorrow

for Christmas,

have dinner with us.

What do you think?

If he's gonna be there
I'm not gonna be there.

Dottie just called
and she's busy
this morning.

This is so typical of her.
Busy with what?

She didn't say.
She just asked me
to cover for her.

She is so irresponsible.

Oh, everyone has
their own issues.

Besides, what's up
with you these days?

It's just my holidays
put everyone in
a shitty mood.

No, it shouldn't.
It should do
just the opposite.

Is it just the holidays
or is there something specific
got you down in the mouth?

Mom, I'm really
not in the mood
to have this talk.

I look at this beautiful home,
that loving husband,
that gorgeous child.

And I can't imagine
what you've got

to be so down
in the mouth about.

Yeah? Well, as usual
you don't know
half the story.

Well, why don't you
try explaining?

Mom, we don't have
that relationship.

We never did
and we never will.

You don't even
want to try?

Consider it
the birthday gift
you didn't get me.

Guilt trips,
they work with the others
but not me.

Ah.
Hey, Rosie.

You pinch hitting?
Hi, Corey, yeah.

Happy belated birthday.
Thank you.

Where are you two
off to today?

see the tree,
do the whole
Christmas Eve thing.

Ah-ha. Oh, so even though
we don't believe in God

we're still
celebrating Christmas.

It doesn't mean
you have to stop
believing in Santa Claus.

You know, Rosie,

for you to do that thing
you asked me about.

Oh, my...
Rosie.

If you do it,
don't tell anyone.

Especially this one.

It's between you,
Aaron and God.

Okay?
To the grave.

To the grave.
So, Mom...

Aaron's down now
and he'll go back down again

in two to three hours.
Right. Okay.

Now you two
just take your time,
have a great day.

Aaron's in good hands
with me.

Oh, I know he is.

You did such a great job
with this one.

I had nothing to do
with raising her.

She raised herself.

Bye!

Father Mike,
it's Rosemary Fitzgerald.

Hey, Mom! Look who's home.

Hey, Mom!

Mom!

Huh.

Let's wait.
She must have stepped out.

Uh...

Look, the idea was
for you to stay
in your old room.

So, you cool with that?

And you're allowed
to just be left here
on your own

without any supervision?

I suppose.

Yeah? Well,
what do you think?

I think I'm good.
Yeah?

I don't need to
lock up the booze or...
No.

I'll be okay.

All right, brother.

Look, I got to get up
to the restaurant,

but it was awesome
to see you.

All right?
You're looking good.
Yeah.

Hey, Gerry...

Can I borrow
a couple of bucks?

Look, there's plenty of food
in the fridge and...

No. I want to do
some Christmas shopping.

Yeah, of course. Sorry.

That should cover it.

Hey. And don't worry
about anybody else.

Just get Mom
something good.

She's gonna be excited
to see you, brother.

Welcome home.

I think I'm good.

Hey. Hey.
What's going on?

She's asleep still.

Shit. Sorry about that.
No. It's cool. It's cool.

Come over here.

How's it going?
Good. Good.

What are you doing?

Look, I just wanted
to come by

and apologize
for last night.

I mean I don't know
if that was...

No, you don't
have to apologize.

I had a great time.
It was really fun.

Oh, cool.
And I brought a little gift
for Mrs. McGowan.

Oh, you did?
Yeah.

What a nice boy.

Well, I figured it'd give me
a good excuse to come by,
see you again today.

Is that so?
I'll make sure
she gets this.

So, um, what do you got
doing for Christmas?

Well, I volunteered
to stay with Nancy

through New Years
so that the other nurse
could go be with her family.

Well, what about
your family though?

You're not going off
to Boston or...

I don't really have
anybody left.

Um, yeah, after my dad
it's kinda just me. So...

Well, in that case
why don't you
and Mrs. McGowan

come over
to my mom's house tonight?

But at least
you're not going to be
sitting here alone.

That'll be great.
But she can't
leave the house.

The doctor just wants her
to kinda stay put. So...

But we're great.
We're gonna order pizza.

Eat our faces off
until she falls asleep
at 8:30.

Then I'm going to have
a glass of wine, maybe two.

I gotta tell you
that just sounds, uh,

I mean,
for Christmas eve.
It's not depressing.

If you think
it's so depressing,
why don't you come over?

Come over
for the wine part.

You know what,
I would love to.

But I actually...
It's Christmas eve.

And we've got
this thing going on

with my father
and my whole family that...

...that's gonna need
to be addressed tonight.

Yeah. So you're gonna
need a drink.

Yes. I probably will.

So, you know what,
maybe when I'm done with that,
I could come by here.

Okay.

All right. I'll...

I wouldn't know
if you're still up.

All right. Just don't
wake up Nancy, please.

What do you say, Dad?

Hey. I was hoping to get
a decent burger.

Yeah. Well, that didn't
stop you from eating it.

You know my dad
would be heartbroken
if he saw the place like this.

to jump out in the grill
any time you want.

Why don't you get
some young people
in here, you know?

Bring the kids in.

Then may be
your brother, Cyril.

Good idea. Dad, Cyril
just got out of rehab today.

All right? The last thing
he needs in his life
is this bar.

That's another regret
in my life.

I don't even know
that kid. Yeah.

Try picking up the phone.

He won't talk to me.

You know what he told me?

That I'm dead in his life.

Can you blame him?

You were a lousy father.

Exaggerated.

I slapped the kids around
a little bit. But...

That's the way it went
in those days.

I'm not talking about that.

You walked out on us.

Which was never.
Look, I don't even wanna
have this conversation.

So, what else
you got, Dad?

Ah, I went to see
Father Mike.

I had a confession.

You must have
been in there a while.

Mmm.

We had a good talk.

I didn't with Mom.

I spoke to her
and she does not want
this to happen at all.

I don't understand
that woman.

All I wanna be
is with my family
at Christmas.

Is that so unreasonable?

You're just lonely.

All right.
This is your first
Christmas on your own.

After the holidays pass,
I'm sure you will be fine.

No, Gerald.

It's...

It's gonna be
my last Christmas.

Your last Christmas?

What are you gonna do?
Kill yourself
because of the money?

Because of Carol.
I mean, come on, Dad.

Oh, it's not that.

Well, then what is it?

I'm dyin'.

Pancreatic cancer.

Very advanced.

I got four
or five months, tops.

What?

I'm sorry. I didn't know.

What are the doctors saying?

That I'm dying.

Oh, Jesus Christ.

Who else knows?

Just Erin.

Driving over to see Dottie,
tell her, then...

I thought it would be
better to tell it to you
face to face.

So... I need your help.

Can you talk to your mother?

Tell her that she's
so important to me.

Okay. Yeah.

I will. Yeah.
Okay?

Thanks, Gerry.

We got a good family.

The best.

The best.

Let me get you a drink.
Yeah.

Skippy, it's...

What are you doing here?

It's Christmas eve.

I've got some gifts
for the boys.

I was hoping
that maybe we could talk.

No. I don't want to talk.

I told you if you wanna talk,
call my cell.

Is he here?

There's nobody here.
There's nobody here.

Is he in my fucking bed?

Because I'd like to
have a little chat with him,
rip his fucking head off.

Calm down.
There's nobody here.
All right?

What is going on?

I can't do this
anymore, okay?

Our life wasn't bad
but I know that there's
more out there.

And I just can't do it.
What is that?

What's... What's...
What's better?

I don't know,
but when I find it
I'll let you know.

That's extremely generous.
Please, please, let me know
when you find it.

Skippy.

Merry fucking Christmas, Dot.

Hey. Hey.
Where are you going?

Hey.
Come on.

Yeah. You know
with Mr. Ryan come in...

No, no, no, no.
Come on. I want
some more action.

I would. I would.
But I gotta go pick up
a bunch of fish for my mom

and help her with the tree
and with the lights.

You know, I'm looking forward
to meeting your mom tonight.

Yeah, Dottie, about that...

Um, you know, it's just
gonna be sort of like
a little

get-together with family.

I'll bring a few
decent bottles
of wine, okay?

'Cause it's terrible
to eat a nice dinner
with cheap ass wine.

All right?
Okay.

All right. Bye.
Ciao, mammone.

Ciao.

Good morning.

Hey.
How are you?

Good.

Oh, hi babe.
Hi.

It's 1:00 p.m.,
so that's actually afternoon.

Oh, good afternoon.

All right. What's the plan?
What are we doing?

Hi.

Just doing a crossword.

What do you need,
a four letter word
for sitting around

on your ass
on a beautiful day?

Just relax, okay.
Have a little breakfast.

Relax? No, come on.
I wanna go down
to the beach.

Mm-mm. It's way too cold
to go to the beach today.

I got some herb
if anybody wants some.

Wait. Seriously, we're not
going to the beach at all
over here?

No. We are going
to the beach.
Just relax.

You and I,
we're going to the beach.

Enjoy the herb.

I will.

Have a good time.
I'll see you
when you get back.

Okay.

Hi.

Hey.

Where have you been?
I was down at the pub.

That was fun last night.

Yeah. I guess.

Been a while.

Yeah.

Actually, it's been
about three months.

Yeah. Well,
I've got things
on my mind.

You know how I remembered?

'Cause it was so special?

Yeah, it was.

You're not gonna
believe it.

And I didn't want
to tell you 'cause
I know you're scared,

but it's gonna be okay.

No. What are you
talking about?

I missed a couple
of periods.

You what?
And I took
a pregnancy test.

And guess what?
No, no, no, no,
Connie, do not say that.

Oh, JJ,
it's a good thing.
Do not say this.

It's a good thing.
No, no, no.
This is not a good thing.

This is
a god damn disaster.

How could you
let this happen?

How the hell
could you let this happen?

No, no, no, no.
I don't want any favors
from your brothers.

Shit. This is a nightmare.
Oh, JJ. JJ.

Why didn't you take the pill
like I asked you to?
This is a blessing.

JJ, we're gonna have
a family.
A blessing?

Yeah. Oh, come on.

Just get out of my way.

Hey.

You better get your ass
out of here right now

before I kick your...
Piss off, Richie.

Get your ass out of here.

Are you okay?
Yeah.

Yeah, I'm okay.

What are you doing
with this guy?
He's a total scumbag.

No, no. It's not like that.
He's just having a hard time.

He's out of work and...

Bullshit. I've heard
what goes on over here.

Look. I'll call Gerry, okay?

He'll know what to do.
Please, just... It's fine.

It's fine.

Thank you.

Father, not a word
of this to anyone.

Agreed. Confidential.

And now, I want to ask
something of you.

Anything you want, Father.

James was in to see me
this afternoon.

Was he, really?

I am forbidden
to break the seal
of confession

but I want you to know
that he is deeply sorry

for the wrongs he committed
in the past,

particularly to you
and the children.

I'm glad he's made
his peace with you.

But I am not
having him over tomorrow.

Rosie, he only has
a few months left.

A few months?

Where's he going?

He's dying.

Is that what he told you?

People don't lie
about dying.

And you don't know
the same James that I know.

Rosie, this is it.

Now, he's going to be
dead soon

and I suggest,
in your own best interest

and invite him back
into the arms
of his own family.

Family?

Is that what he calls us now?

You insisted on having
this child baptized.

Yet, you yourself
will not follow

Christ's teaching
on forgiveness.

Because he's got
his whole life
ahead of him.

Me?

I figure I'm already
a lost cause.

This is not the season
for your jokes

or for hardness of heart.

You say that as if I have
a choice in the matter.

Thanks again, Father.

Hi, this is Rosie.
Leave it at the beep.

Yeah. Hey, Mom, it's me.

Look, the whole idea
of having a cell phone

is that periodically
you pick the thing up.

All right, look.
I just saw Dad.
He came by the restaurant.

And we need to talk. Okay?

So, give me a call
when you get this.

Thank you very much.

Hey, Nora, it's Gerry.

Look, uh...

I kinda need
to talk to someone

who isn't completely
out of their fucking minds.

And that kinda disqualifies
my entire family. So...

Is there any way
I could maybe swing by,

pick your brain
for a little bit?

All right. Great.
I'll see you,
15-20 minutes or so?

I'll just pull up outside.

Cool. Thank you.

And he's celebrating
his first Christmas
with her and her kids.

Back up. Your father
is celebrating Christmas?

He's making an effort.

These old geezers hook up
with the younger girl,

they think they're getting
a free ride.

But there is no such thing.

I know.
I know it's pathetic.

But that's not
the point.
No, it's hysterical.

I would love to see
the look on your father's face

as he has to pretend
to enjoy Christmas.

She should make him
dress up as Santa.

Well, I can
grant you that wish

since he wants us
to be there.

Absolutely not.

I'm his only kid.

This is his first Christmas.

Are you kidding me?
No.

I'm serious. He wants us...
Thank you.

He wants us
to drive up to Connecticut
and help him do this.

No shot.

We've always done
every Christmas
with your family.

I mean...

Last year.

Erin, that was awful.
I mean...

He was drunk
and he apologized
and he's sober now.

Okay.

Listen, I don't ask for much.

Well, it would kill my mother
especially since we just
blew off her birthday.

You don't even like
your brothers and sisters.

'Cause this year's different.
I'm sorry. End of discussion.

End of discussion?

What's so different
about this year?

Just different.

Why won't you
talk to me?

Can we please just shop?

Let's shop.
Okay.

See? Isn't this great?

Yeah, it's great.
Freezing my balls off.

So, hey, you're really
gonna propose to this girl?

Yeah. It's time.

Why can't you give it a year,
or like, at least
another month.

Because I'm not getting
any younger, Sharon.

And I want to have kids
before I'm an old man.

What, do you love her?

I like her a great deal.

She has her faults.

But she's a good kid.
She's smart, she's funny.

But you don't love her.

She comes from
a very good family.

It's a shame she can't say
the same thing about you.

That's another reason
I gotta lock this girl down.

But you can't tell me
that you love her.

You know, at my age,

love is not
the first priority.

I'm done looking around.
This is it.

Richie T?

Hey. Rich, what's up?

What?

Whoa! Whoa! Slow down.

Which sister?

She still there?

Okay. I'm on my way.

What is it?
What happened?

JJ fucking hit Connie.

Are you kidding me?
No, I'm not kidding you.

I gotta go deal with this.
I'll drop you off
at the house.

No freaking way.
I'm coming with you.

Hi, honey.

You okay?
Yeah. Yeah, I'm okay.

Listen, this is
fucking horrible, okay?

No, no, no.
No, it's terrible.

Listen, you're not
going back to your house.

No, listen.
You can stay with Mommy,
you can stay with me

but you're never going
back to that house.

No, it's my house.

Yeah. But you've
got to do this now, honey.

You know,
he had a hard year.

Fuck that. I'm sorry.
That's what you said
the last time

and you keep giving him
another chance and look
what happens.

You've gotta do this.
I mean, you've got to tell
him that you're leaving him.

You're gonna
file for divorce
and that's it.

I'm pregnant.

Oh, my God.

Oh, Connie.

Why?
I don't know why?

It just happened.

And he knows this?

And he still pushed you?

I'm sorry,
for the sake
of this kid

you've got to get him
the hell out of your life.

He's an asshole.

You have to, honey.
I know.

Okay.

You think it's him?
I don't know.

Here. Go hide
in the TV room.

Oh, my God, it's Dad.

Dad?
Yeah.

Daddy?
Hey, it's Christmas eve.

What are you doing?
I got presents.

I got gifts.

Good to see you.
Come in. Oh, my God.

Yeah.
What are you doing here?

Oh, it's Christmas eve.
Come on.

It's the best.

Baby, Connie,
how are you?
Hi, Dad.

Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas, sweetie.

All right.
This is great.

The house
looks fabulous.

Is it too early for wine
because, you know,
I could use a glass.

This is ridiculous.
I mean...

Let me just
give him a quick call.

Mmm.

See what's going on.

Oh, shit.

-Hey.
-Hey.

What's going on?
It's like, almost two hours.

Yeah, yeah. I know.
I should have called earlier.
I'm sorry.

But we had an emergency
and so we had to go.

You had to go?
What are you talking about?
What kind of emergency?

We had a family emergency
but we're taking care of it.

And what are you
talking about? When are
you coming back here?

I don't know.
We had to go
to my sister's.

You're leaving me stranded
here without a car?

What are you talking about?

I don't understand.
Are you kidding me with this?

I'm telling you that we have
a family emergency

and this is how
you react to that?

I can't even talk
to you right now.

God, what a jerk.

What, they pissed at us?

I don't really give a crap.

What's up?
Is everything okay?

I don't even know
why I called,
quite honestly,

dragging you into my mess.

Don't worry about it.

What's going on?

All right. Well, it's...

It's my dad.

He just told me he's got

a few months to live

and I don't know,
I was kind of numb,

I didn't know
who else to call.

You're probably sitting here
looking at me like,

"Who the fuck is this guy?
I just met you yesterday

"and you're dropping
this shit on me?"

No. I'm not.

I'm not.
I'm not at all. Yeah.
You sure?

Don't apologize.

Oh, you know, I mean
he's dying, right?

So, obviously I'm upset.

But I'm also
fucking furious with him

because it's
the kind of bullshit
he's always pulled.

You know, he only calls
when he wants something
from me,

like everybody else
in my family.

You know, they're all
consumed with their own shit.

I mean, yesterday,
it was my mother's birthday

and not one of them
can find time in their
busy fucking schedules

to come out and celebrate
her day with her.

And they get that from him

because he's the most selfish
son of a bitch alive.

And now he wants my help

because he wants
to come home for Christmas.

I'm like, "You know what,
I've been helping you

"since you walked out on us
20 years ago."

I mean, I raised
half of his kids.

I took care of my mother
when she was losing her mind

and he's off to Manhattan
having a great time.

I even took over
his father's business
when his old man died.

I didn't ask for it
but I didn't have
a fucking choice, you know.

And it's like...
Do you think he ever
said thank you,

do you think any of them
ever say thank you
for anything? No.

I'm just...

I just... I'm kinda...

I just wish
I could be fucking
done with them.

The whole...

I don't know. I don't know.
I'm sorry. I'm just...

No, no, no, no. It's okay.

Is there a question
in there anywhere

or are we...

I don't know.
I don't know what
I'm supposed to do.

You know?
What do you wanna do?

I wanna wash my hands
off the whole lot of them.

Just like, "You know what,
why don't you guys
just figure it out

"on your own for once?"

So do that.

You know,
have your dad figure it out,

have your brothers
and sisters figure it out
for themselves.

Let them do it
for themselves.

It might surprise you.

I seriously
doubt it. But...

I definitely like
the idea of letting
them try, you know.

I think that's
the hardest thing
in the world, you know,

for people like us.

But it sounds like
it's time.

Hopefully this guy's
still fucking here.

-Stay here.
-You kidding?

Hey, jerkoff,
what is your problem?

You can't keep your hands
to yourself?

Seriously, what is
your problem?

Do me a favor
and listen real close,

you're gonna go inside,
you're gonna pack up,

and you're gonna
get the fuck out
of this house.

That's right.
And out of Queens.

I see you here past tonight,

you're not going
to the hospital,

you're going
to the fucking morgue.

And he means it.
Don't you think he doesn't.

You understand me?

Answer me!

I understand.

Now get the fuck
out of here.

Get the fuck
out of here!

Pack your shit
and go.

We'll wait till he leaves.

Hey, Rosie, we're home.

Oh, um, I'm in the TV room.

Where's Aaron?

He's still napping.

Oh, Mom, you can't
let him sleep all day.

I'll never get him
to bed tonight.

It's all right.
I got him.
How was he?

He was great.

Erin.

Could you come in here?
I've got something
I wanna tell you.

And I'm assuming
that you want me
to have your father

over tomorrow, too.

Yeah. Of course I do.

And you really believe
this bullshit
that he's dying?

Mom, it's for real,
he's been sick for a while.

It wouldn't be the first time
he told an elaborate lie
to get what he wants.

Mom, I've been with him
to the hospital

and I've gone with him
to see the specialist.

The why wouldn't he
tell anyone before this?

And on my birthday, too.
That's a great present.

He didn't want
anyone to know.

I haven't even told
Corey yet.

Why would
the stubborn jackass wait
and keep it a secret?

Mom, you know Dad.

He thought he'd beat it.

Oh, he's been
such a stubborn, old fool.

Mom!
Well, I don't know
what to say.

If anyone deserved it,
it would be him.

But there will be no tears
shed for him from me.

How can you say
such a thing?

I know he hurt you
but he's still our father.

The pain
he's dealing with now

is insignificant
to the pain he's caused us.

What about me?

What about you,
your childhood,
those little ones?

Never having a father
in the house.

That is real pain.

Pain you carry with you
for a lifetime.

So you're gonna cause
more pain for all of us
and not let him come over.

When he walked out
on this family 20 years ago,

I told him
he would never set foot

in my house again

and I am sticking to it.

You son of a bitch.

You're not gonna
make me cry.

Son of a bitch!

Oh.

Hey, Dottie,
we're here. Oh, hey.

We're in the kitchen.

Whoa! Dad, what are you
doing here?

And a very merry
to you too.

I'm sorry.
I'm just surprised.
How you doing?

Give me a hug.
There you go.

Sharon.
No. I'm good. Thanks.

Why didn't you tell us
Dad's here?

Uh... He just showed up.

All right. Well, despite
this pleasant surprise,

we came to see Connie.

Now, before I get
to the part about
how you're an idiot,

are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.

Okay, good,
because you're
a fucking idiot.

Thanks.
What are you doing
with this guy?

Sharon?
Are you kidding me?

Sharon, Sharon, please.

Listen, she's just upset
and frankly, so am I.

I gotta find out from
Richie T. what's going on
in your marriage?

We just came from
a little visit with your
soon-to-be ex-husband.

What did you do?
Quinn.

Quinn, what did you do?

But believe me,
he got the message.

What's this you're
talking about?
Nothing.

It's none of your business.
Just butt out.

Can I talk
to you privately?
Sure.

It's...

What did you do to him?
I did not hurt him.

Not that he didn't
deserve it.

But you know what?
I got a question for you.

This is going on,
you don't tell me about it.

What's that about?

Well, it's not like
we talk a lot, Quinn.

I'm still your brother.

And if anybody
hurts you ever,
I wanna know about it.

And just so you know,
what I did tell this prick,

is he is never
to go near you again,

which also means,
you are never
going to him again either.

You're finished
with this guy.

I know, I know, I know.
Do you?

Because if this
happens again,

I will fucking
kill this guy.

And doing 25 to life,

is really gonna
screw my plans for the future.

So...

Please don't put me
in that position.

Connie,

I love you.

So, Sharon, uh...

Dad stopped by because he
has some big announcement

he wants to
share with all of us.

Isn't that right, Daddy?

Well, it's

nothing to celebrate, really,

although some of you might.

I... It's just
something I...

I need to discuss
with you.

Can't wait.
I gotta go outside
and make a phone call.

Sharon...

Don't mind her, Daddy.
She's a spoiled brat.

Yeah, can't blame her though.

Can't blame her.

What are you talking about,
you're not coming back
tonight?

Look, we just figured,
since we're already out here,

and you seem to be
dealing with some kind of
important emergency

that we thought we'd
just hang out a little bit.

What is this "we"?

Me and Abbie.

Yeah, yeah, I know who.

Sharon, I don't know
what you want me
to say, okay?

You and your brother
seemed to think
it was fine to take off,

I don't know
what the fuck you thought
was gonna happen.

Okay, I told you we had
a family emergency.

Okay? We're hanging out,
and we're kinda
having a good time.

You're "kinda
having a good time?"

You know my brother
is planning on
proposing to her tonight!

You have to
get her back here.

You know, he may wanna
check his voicemail
on that one,

because she's pretty
pissed off that he left
without saying anything.

Let her know.

And you know
what, Sharon?

Seeing as you think
this relationship
has no future,

I was kinda thinking
this might be a good time

for us to
call it quits anyhow.

Oh, my God.

You know what?
You are a creepy, old freak

and the two of you
deserve each other.

Yeah, whatever.

Nice.
Done.

I had no idea
what to get you,

so you're probably
gonna hate it.

Got Ma something nice though.

That's good.

Hey.

You know you're gonna
get through with this, right?

You think so?

Absolutely fucking
certain of it.

I don't know
what the hell to do now.

Look, you don't need to
worry about that right now,
all right?

After the New Year,
we'll get you hooked up
with a job,

or maybe, I don't know,
you go back to school,
maybe both.

Go back to school?

I'm not going back
to fucking school.

What the fuck job
am I gonna get?

I will find you something,
all right?

You're home now.
You're with your family.

All right?
That's what we do.

We take care of
one another.

Shit, man, I'm sorry.

Speaking of family...

Yo, Fitzy,
what you got?

Hey, Gerry,
it's Quinn.

What are you doing
right now?

No, I'm just actually
sitting here with Cyril.

We're having a little talk.
Dad's here.

He just told us.

Can you fucking believe
he's dying?

Anyway, you gotta
get over here.

We need to talk
about Christmas.

Yeah. We will be
right over.

You think you're ready
to see the old man?

No.

No!

So what's
with her nibs?

How does
she know my Gerry?

Oh, they met here,
yesterday.

She asked about him,
so I sent her up
to the bar to meet him.

But don't you think
she's a little old
for him?

No, I don't think so.
I think they'd make
a cute couple.

Well, what's her story?

No, wait.
Why isn't she married?

At her age.

I'm not as nosy as you.
I didn't ask her.

She seems like
a nice girl,

I thought I'd do
them each a favor.

Yeah, but there
must be a story.
There's always a story.

What do you want?
Do you want him
to die a bachelor?

No kids,
having a Christmas

like the one that
I'm gonna have tomorrow
with no one by my side?

Look, you do not
have to be alone.

I want you to
come over to my house.

I don't want to go
to your house.

There's gonna be more
drama there than
my poor heart can take.

So what am I
gonna do about James?

I can't have that man
in my house.

I gotta tell you something.

My Thomas,
that son of a bitch,

as much as I hated him
with a passion,

there's not a day
that goes by

that I don't wish
that he were here.

You don't mean that.

I do. I do mean it.

And you know
what I would do?

I would tie him up
in that chair

and I would pistol-whip him
until he screamed

for all the trouble
that he caused me.

You know.

You know.

But seriously,

if Deirdre were still here,

and she wanted me
to forgive him,

she wanted me to
spend Christmas with him,

how could I say no?

Well, if I do forgive him,

I might have to
borrow your pistol.

I mean it.

Hey! Look who's back.
SHARON: Cyril!

-Hey!
-Hi!

Missed you.

Come here.

I'm really
proud of you.

How's it going, Son?

Better than you, I hear.

Yeah, you look good.

Welcome back.

Oh, shit. Is this...

You've never give a shit
about my feelings before,
okay? Don't start now.

Makin' it easy.
That's a change.

Merry Christmas to you, too.

All right,
so we're all here.
Let's talk about tomorrow.

Oh, no, no, no. Not till
Erin gets here.

And why... Why do I always
forget her?

Because she's a stuck up
pain in the ass.

You know, she's really
not stuck up.

She just thinks
she's better than you.

Yeah, well,
she's not the only one.

Where... Where are these
comments coming from?

I think you know
where these comments
are coming from.

I have no idea
what you're talking about.

Yeah, we talked
about this...

Erin's been through this
every step of the way
with me.

She brought me
to the best doctors.

She's been at my bedside
all through this ordeal.

So I don't want
anybody bad-mouthing her.

We can still bad-mouth
you though, right?

Do what you must.

You know, Daddy,
you should've told us
about this.

We... We could've
helped you.

That's not entirely true.

Yeah, I gotta
agree with him on that.

Can't you guys
just be nice?

No, no, no, no.
They're entitled. But...

Hey, Gerry,
why don't you call and see
if there's any word from her.

I called her
on the way over.

She should be here
any minute.

An angel just
got their wings.

None for you though, Pops.

I'll get the door.

God!
What the fuck's
wrong with you?

What's wrong
with you, Cyril?

Oh, it's a joke.
Pancreatic cancer victim,
Christmas, it's a joke.

Shut up.
Just lay off him.

Lay off?
Yes!

You lay off!
Give him a fucking break!

Shh!
Our father is dying!

Oh, Daddy.

Nancy?

You asleep?

Mmm. I'm fine.

I'm gonna go now,
sweetie.

Oh... Okay.

Have a good Christmas.
Okay.

She's falling asleep.

Yeah, well,
it's about that time.

I understand
you...you met my boy.

I did. I did.

He's very nice.

I don't need you
to tell me that.

Okay.

What's your name?

My name? Nora.

What's your last name?

Daugherty.

How do you spell that?

If you're wondering
if I'm Irish, I'm not.

Then what is it?
Scottish?

Grandparents were English.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

So, what are we
supposed to do
if Mom does not agree

to have Dad over
for Christmas?

It seems clear
she already said she wasn't
gonna have him over.

Does she know
he's dying?

Yeah, she knows.

And she still said no?

She's still got
a lot of anger
towards your dad.

But not all of it deserved.

How do you figure that?

She and I were young.

It's never
black and white as it seems.

Oh, please, Dad,
don't even start with that.

I mean,
you cheated on her.

Can you just give him
a fucking break, please?

Look, we were kids.

When Dorothy was born,

neither one of us
had an education.

We weren't prepared
to deal with life.

And life

just showed up,

and we had to do
the best we could.

Yeah, well, you know,
for some of us,

you did a good enough job.
Mmm-hmm.

Yeah, for others,
you didn't do shit.

And I apologize
to you, Cyril.

And you too, Sharon,

and, Connie,

all your little ones.

I wasn't there.

It's unfortunate,

for you,

and me.

All right.
So, we take a vote.

If Mom refuses to have
Dad over for Christmas,

then we have the holiday
at Erin's

and Mom is welcome to come
if she wants.

Well, I just wanna say,

that whatever you all decide,

I will be having Christmas
with Mom.

Period.
Yeah, me too.

I don't care if Mom
changes her mind, Dad,

Yeah, Dad, it wouldn't
feel right to leave
Mom alone on Christmas.

Okay, so, guess
there's nothing else
to say.

Wait, wait,
wait a minute.
I had no intention

of breaking this family up
at Christmas.

What I wanted to do is
pull you all together.

If your mother
doesn't want it,
she doesn't want it.

Okay? Just forget
about Christmas.

You all here.

I'd like it
if we spent tonight.

Together.
It's Christmas Eve.

Oh, shit,
it's Christmas Eve.

I was supposed to
propose tonight.

Oh, yeah, Quinn,
that's not gonna happen.

What does that mean?

You better check
your messages.

What does that...
What do you mean?

I'm really sorry.

I didn't wanna say it
when I met her,

but I knew
she was a gold-digger.

Go ahead, Gerry,
say it. I know
what you're thinking.

I have no clue
what you're talking about.

What about
the rest of you?

You're not stealing
Christmas Eve from Mom.

Yeah, look, I gotta go.

I'm gonna go help Mom
get ready.

How about you?

I should go with them,
Dad. I'm sorry.

I really wish
you could be there tomorrow.
I hope Mom changes her mind.

Well, Erin?

Sorry, Daddy,
I should get home to Erin,
but don't worry.

Mom's gonna
change her mind.

Okay.

Listen, Dad,
I'm really sorry. I...

I have to go to a friend's house
for dinner,

and I'm late already.

I'm sorry.

I love you so much.
I hope I see you
tomorrow, okay?

Yeah, okay.

I guess you reap
what you sow.

Yeah. I made
a lot of mistakes
in my life, Gerry.

I was a bad father.

I'm not a perfect man.

But goddamn it,

I should be able to spend
my last fucking Christmas

with my family!

It's not right.

I'll talk to Mom.

Okay.

Talk to Mom.

Did you guys even know
he was sick at all?

No.

that Erin knew
for, like, a year
and never said anything.

Yeah, well,
Erin's fucking weird.

I think we should ask Mom
to let him come for dinner.

I'm not feeling
that much sympathy
for him.

Why? What did he do
that was so bad?

He walked out on us?

He never came
to one of
our birthday parties.

You know,
I don't have one picture
of me and him together.

Not one.

Shit, he wasn't even there
the day I was born.

No, I know,
he didn't do shit
for me either,

but he is our father,

and he's gonna be gone
in a few months.

And you know...

I feel bad for him
for that,

but I don't think
that's a reason
for me to forgive him.

Me neither.

We forgave you.

What are you talking about?
What did I do to you?

All the shit that you did
before you went to rehab?

Connie.

What?
What shit did I do?

You were that fucked up
you don't remember?

You lied to me,

you stole from me.

And that's not even
the worst of it!

Connie!
What?

We said we weren't
gonna talk about it.

You and your crackhead friends
broke into our apartment

and trashed the place.

I did not.
Yeah, you did.

I'm sorry.

It's okay. It's fine.

You were sorry,
right, when you did it?
It's okay.

Sharon, I don't remember
doing that.

Oh, my God.
I don't wanna
talk about this.

Cyril, you're my brother.
I love you
and I forgive you.

See?

That's all I'm saying.
You can forgive him.

Can't we forgive our father?
Just one day?

Just one day.
Just one fucking
normal Christmas,

once in my life!

Hey, Mom.

You said it would be okay
if I spent the night?

Of course, baby.

Are you okay?

Yeah. I'm fine.

Okay.

Good night.

Hey, Mom,
where you at?

Oh, my God!

I'm back!

Oh, honey!

Look who I brought.

My two babies!
Come down here
and give me some sugar!

Cyril. Hi, honey!

Oh! Look...

I can't believe
you're here.

What are you watching?

Your father sent me
this video.

It's the first
I've seen it.

I just put the DVD in.

Is that you guys?

Yeah? Really?

Yes.
Ah!

Yeah, well, on that day,
we loved one another.

Oh, my God.

Look how handsome he is.

I have to tell you guys,
you know, your father
wasn't always a prick.

Oh, he was charming.

Oh, my God.

We were something.

I'm glad you guys
are here with me.

Me too, Mom.

Whoa.

My girlfriend leaves me
for my sister's boyfriend and

Dad...

I know.
It really hasn't even
sunk in yet.

He does not seem
that sick.

Gerry, we gotta
make this happen.

We don't have a say in this.

Did you even talk to Mom?

Yeah, yeah,
of course I did.

All right?
And I get both of
their point of views

and I'm not taking sides.

Well, man, you gotta
have a horse in this race.

Oh, and you think
it should be Dad's?

He deserves to be there.
Does he?

That's the guy
who walked out
on his family.

His life had changed.

Overnight, he's practically
a millionaire after
he sells the company.

I still don't understand
how that gives you an excuse

to walk out
on your wife and kids.

We were only gonna be
holding him back.

He had a dream.
He had to go for it.

Great. So this "dream"
as you put it,
can't involve us?

You know, you say
you understand
both points of view. Do you?

He had to make a choice.

Yeah, and he made
the wrong choice. Clearly.

So, he fucked up.
He knows it.

Give him a break.

Think about how
heartbreaking this must be
for him.

Think about how heartbreaking
this must be for Mom.

Dredging up all these
old feelings again.

I feel guilty
that I even brought it up.

I wish I would've just
nipped it in the bud,

told Dad
it's not gonna happen.
No shot.

Gerry, you gotta
talk to her again.

Look, it's not up to me.

This is Mom's call.

I don't understand.

When did this happen?

Tonight at dinner.
She came over
with her parents

because our parents
are friends.

You know,
and we got to talking.

You got to talking
and now you're
back together again.

No! No, it's just
what I told you.

It's like this little
family get together.

I was supposed to
come to dinner with you.

Not really, no.

You kind of
invited yourself.

I did not!

I just didn't know
how to say no to you.

This is unbelievable.

So I can't come in
for dinner with you.

She has all
her nieces
and nephews here.

And it's a whole
Christmas thing.
Look at me!

I'm a fucking idiot.

Johnny,
what are you doing?

Who's this
you're talking to?

Hey...
How you doing, baby?

Oh... Nobody. It's just, uh...
It's just...

A lady I work for.

I'm just a lady
he works for.

And I had to bring
his Christmas bonus by,

for being such
a good boy,

cutting my grass all year.

Don't worry, sweetheart.

Seriously?

Teresa. Hold on.

We're so lucky
to have him.

You know,
I know we said
we'd have a few kids,

but I think I'm good
with this little guy.

Big families are overrated.

Especially yours.

I'm sorry I've been
being such a bitch lately.

You wanna talk about it?

It's my father.

He's been sick
and he didn't want
me to tell anyone.

Sick? How sick? How?

He's only got
a couple of months.

Hey... Hey, it's okay.
I'm so sorry I didn't...

He made me promise
not to tell anyone.

Oh.

It's okay, it's okay.

It's okay. Hey.

So, we good?
You gonna call Sharon?

Yes, I will call
and I will apologize

And next time
I'll learn to keep
my big mouth shut.

Well, you weren't wrong.
The guy is a fucking creep.

But sometimes,
even when you're right,
you gotta apologize.

All right, look. Are you
okay to drive all the way
back to the city?

You didn't
drink too much?

Gonna stay at
Mom's tonight. I'm not
going back to the city.

No, no, no. I'm going
to go meet this girl
for a drink actually.

Ooh! Gonna meet
this girl for a drink?

Congratulations.
Little Yuletide
booty call, is it?

Oh, we'll see
about that.

Enjoy yourself.
Come here.

Bye, brother.
All right.

Okay, I'll catch you tomorrow.
All right.

Hey, Santa.

Don't hurt yourself
going down the chimney.

Hello?

Hey, Sharon, it's Gerry.

Hey.

Yeah, look,
I just wanted to call...

I know you're upset with me and...

I shouldn't have said
that stupid shit
about your boyfriend.

So, I was totally
out of line.

Yeah, well, with all
the crazy shit that's going on
with our family right now,

No, no, no.
But still, I, you know, I...

I should learn to
keep my big mouth shut.

I mean,
it's none of my business.

All right.

So, we're good?

Yeah. Yeah, we're good.

All right then.
Then I guess I'll...
I'll see you tomorrow.

Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow.

Merry Christmas.

Yeah. Merry Christmas.

Hey, Gerry?
Yeah.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Hi. Door's okay?

Go around. It's open.

Okay.

Hey.

God, am I happy to see you.

How'd it go?

It's still a mess,
but...

Thanks for doing this.

I'm... I'm sorry for
everything I've put you
through this past year.

I promise,
never again.

I'll be right back.
Good luck in there.

Thank you.

Mom, Mom,
take our picture.

Oh, my God,
what is going on here?

You gotta go get
your pj's on.
We're taking photos.

It's gonna have to wait.
I got Erin and Corey
waiting in the car.

We're gonna drive out
to Connecticut
for a few hours,

and spend some time
with his dad
and the new goy wife.

Good luck.

Yeah.
Oh, look at this!

Erin.

I got the bagels.

Bagels!

Kris Kringle, I heard you
crawled in last night
at 6:00 a.m.

You wanna share
some details, Romeo?

Uh... Nope.

I didn't know
you were seeing someone.

Well, yeah. I kinda...
I met somebody.

What's her name?
We're gonna
meet her today?

You will probably
meet this woman.

No, she's not
coming by today.

Merry Christmas, everybody.
I will see you later.

Well, look, look, Erin.
Before you go,

Mom has a little something
she wants to
talk to all of us about.

Uh, yeah.
Oh... Okay. Um...

I... I just...
Just wanted everybody
to know that

if your father
survives this cancer,

he will not
be invited back
next year.

Invited back?
What are you
talking about?

I talked to him
this morning.

He's coming out
on the 11:00 train,

and joining us for Mass,

and if he behaves himself,

he can stay for dinner.

Thank you, Mom.

Oh, that's so good
you're doing.

Well, look, it's
a couple of hours, right?

I mean,
how bad can it be?

You two okay with this?

We told Mom this morning
and we thought
it'd be okay.

Yeah, well,
Corey's waiting for you

and I'm going to get
the old man
at the train now.

Bye.
Thanks, Ger.

All right, guys.

This is a big day.
I'm gonna go get dressed.

And I recommend
you do the same.

Get out of your
Tiny Tim costume.

Look at this,
look at this.

Oh, it won't
even button.

Wait. No, no, no.
You can't have
two bagels.

You want a bagel, Mommy?
Yeah. I think...

But somebody else
better cut it.

My hands are
shaking too bad for it.

You want some more, Ma?

Hey, Pops.

Hey, Ger.

Hey, how are you?

Merry Christmas.

Let me take that from you.
Yeah. Yeah.

You ready to do this?
Yeah.

Oh! There he is.

Merry Christmas, Dad.

Merry Christmas, Son.

Hello, Rosie.

Let me look at you,

you stupid son of a bitch.

Are you truly sorry
for all you've done?

Yes, I am.

I still don't believe you.

But you are
officially welcome

back into this family.

Thanks, hon.

All right.

Let's all go to Mass
and pray for your father.

# O come, O come, Emmanuel

# And ransom captive Israel

# That mourns
in lonely exile here

# Until the Son of God appear

# Rejoice! Rejoice!

# He comes to thee, O Israel

# O come, O come
our Dayspring from on high

# And cheer us
by your drawing nigh

# Disperse the gloomy
clouds of night

# And death's dark shadows
put to flight

# Rejoice! Rejoice!

# Emmanuel

# Shall come to thee, O Israel

# Rejoice!

# Rejoice!

# Joy to the world

# The Lord has come

# Let Earth receive her King

# Let every heart

# Prepare Him room

# And Heaven and nature sing

# And Heaven and nature sing

# And Heaven, and Heaven
and nature sing

# Joy to the Earth

# The Savior reigns

# Let men their songs employ

# While fields and floods

# Rocks, hills and plains

# Repeat the sounding joy

# Repeat the sounding joy

# Repeat, repeat
the sounding joy

# He rules the world

# With truth and grace

# And makes the nations prove

# The glories of His love

# The wonders of
His righteousness

# Let Heaven and nature sing

# Let Heaven and nature sing

# Let Heaven and nature sing