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♪ Christmas music

♪ Christmas is here

♪ Get up, come here and cheer

♪ Christmas is here today

♪ Santa's bringing the toys

♪ For every girl and boy

♪ Christmas is here to stay

♪ Christmas is here

♪ Get up, come here and cheer

♪ Christmas is here today

Hey time to wake up, sleepy heads.

Girls, guess what's for breakfast?

Christmas pancakes!

Thank you, Kaley!

So, based on our call,

I put together a social media campaign pitch.

What do you think?

Hi, how'd the meeting go this morning?

She loved it.

It's just a small social media campaign,

but she was really happy with my design.

I can't believe this is actually a career.

I thought people just post randomly

and here you are making businesses go virus.

It's not virus, Lisa--

It's viral, mom.

And yeah, I like it.

Something to do on my down time when the girls are in school.

Have you considered applying for that position in New York

Gina told you about?

Well, I actually did.

I sent them my application a few days ago.

I doubt I'll get the job.

They probably want someone with more experience.

Have a little faith, Kaley.

Who knows what they're really looking for?

This would be a great opportunity for you.

I know it would mom,

but it would be hard to leave the girls.

They're not your kids, Kaley.

Leave her alone, Kyle.

You didn't go to school for marketing

to be an au pair forever.

This was supposed to be a short job

while you explore your options.

You've been with the Cunninghams for years now.

Take a chance, this is a perfect opportunity.

You're right, and we'll see what happens.

I just wouldn't want to get my hopes up too high.

It would give us a reason to travel to the big city.

Your motto for this Christmas needs to be, "Faith over fear."

You'll never know how things will turn out

if you're too afraid to go after something new.

Understood.

Well, I gotta get back to the house.

I'll call you tomorrow on my way to the airport.

-Can't wait to see you. -Love you, honey.

Love you too. Bye!

Bye! Press the button...

-Kaley! -Rosie!

It's time to get dressed and off the bed, Lily.

Come on, five more minutes, please?

I love this song.

No more minutes.

Your parents are going to the airport today

and you girls are going to spend time with them

while I go shopping.

Shopping, really? Can I come?

Not this time, sunshine.

What?

What if I find something special for you two?

Couldn't possibly get it with you watching me, could I?

I could close my eyes.

Okay, hurry up.

Get to it.

The girls seem excited about something.

Oh, just preparing for the magic of Christmas.

You know, gifts, family, snow, all the fun stuff.

What was that I heard about shopping?

Someone's in a happy holiday mood.

I am, I'm really excited for Christmas this year.

I was gonna go do some Christmas shopping

for the girls before you guys head out

and also get their gifts for you.

Anything specific you want this year?

I'm happy with anything the girls pick out.

It's the thought that counts.

Just please, no more sweaters.

Anything but another sweater.

No sweaters, got it.

Kaley, are your parents excited you'll be home for Christmas?

Of course.

This is their favorite time of the year

and their favorite perk of me working for you guys.

I never have to miss the holidays.

It's important to get that time with family.

Plus, it gives us a chance

to be the girls' favorite for awhile.

It's too bad you're not staying this year, though.

You'll be missing the chance to finally meet my brother, Ethan.

He's flying in to spend the holiday with us.

Though I can't figure out for the life of me why.

They don't exactly see eye to eye on things.

We don't agree on anything.

Never have, ever since we were kids.

But out of the blue he asked to spend

the holidays with us this year.

That's what happens when you go through a break-up.

You've alienated all your friends for your relationship,

so now you have to reach out to your family.

Ah, that must be it then.

Hey, how's that side hustle working out for you?

Any difficult clients?

Stop pestering her, Myles.

I'm not pestering, I'm just asking!

I've seen some of the social media platforms

you've done for a few friends, they're really good.

Might have to ask you to work for me.

Oh, are you trying to become an influencer

all of a sudden, Mr. Cunningham?

Could you imagine? Me being hip with the kids?

No, because nobody says hip anymore.

Oh...

I mean, I wouldn't really call them clients.

I just like doing it.

It's fun for me to watch small businesses grow.

I get it, trust me.

But you'd be perfect for a media marketing position, Kaley.

We'd hate to lose you.

But you've a lot of potential in what you do

and times are changing, you're more in demand than ever.

My mom actually said the same thing this morning.

See! Great minds.

Yes dear.

Yeah dad, just landed.

On my way to the DC office, then to Myles' place.

Just gotta stop and pick up some gifts for the girls.

They're what? Six and four, right?

Oh. Really?

Ten and eight, okay wow.

Yeah no, I'll call you later about the merger.

Okay, bye.

Thanks again for waiting for us, we really appreciate it.

Of course, not a problem at all.

We are flying back in the morning.

Don't worry, you'll have plenty of time

to make your flight home.

I really appreciate you guys making such a fast turn around

from New York just to get me home on time.

Oh, of course.

We don't really like these stuffy Christmas parties,

so you gave us the perfect excuse to cut the trip short.

And you're sure everything will be okay?

I heard that storm is moving fast.

We've been checking the weather updates

and it's not set to hit New York until tomorrow night,

so it should be completely fine.

Okay.

Mom! Rosie spilt her milk!

It was an accident!

No! Go.

Bye.

Once you're done at the office, stop on by.

Yeah, okay Miles.

I'll see you when you get back then.

-See you soon. -Sounds good, bye.

You'll never guess who got here early.

Ethan?

Oh awesome.

I just hope he behaves himself.

I'm sure he'll be fine.

You know he keeps to himself, anyways.

I'm sure they'll hardly even notice each other.

But it is good for them to finally meet.

Sorry, I got to it first.

I don't think so,

I definitely had my hand on it first.

Well, I need this for my niece.

Do you need this for your daughter?

Because in that case, daughter would trump niece.

Not exactly.

I was going to get it for one of the girls I take care of.

Okay, well then you would agree?

Niece trumps boss' daughter?

I'm their au pair, so I have helped raise them.

I think that trumps niece, don't you?

Uh no, not really.

Thanks for understanding.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, so much for holiday spirit.

Gina.

Kales, I thought you were gone already?

No, I'm leaving tomorrow.

I'm just doing some Christmas shopping.

Did you hear back from the job yet?

Not yet.

But come on, what's the likelihood

out of all the applicants they'd pick me?

I'd say pretty good.

Your stuff is awesome.

My page has literally exploded since you took it over for me.

And you'll be happy to know,

I'm volunteering in your place at the toy drive.

Thank you so much for doing that.

I hate that I spend all year planning it

just to miss it every year.

Well, it's for a good cause

and the pictures will look amazing on my page.

Remember to send them to me

before you post and I'll work on them.

I wouldn't have it any other way.

Call me when you get to Ohio?

I will. Bye.

Bye.

You've started your Christmas checklist, right?

Working on it.

It'll be done, I promise.

I know you will, come here.

Alright.

No long faces, angels. We'll be back tomorrow.

You'll hardly know we're gone.

-Have a safe flight! -Bye.

-We'll miss you. -Love you.

We're gonna have so much fun.

Yeah.

Bye.

See you soon.

♪ Christmas music

Isn't the snow pretty, girls?

Yeah, it's pretty.

We're gonna build a snowman when daddy gets back.

We can't forget to make our list.

That's right.

You need to finish your holiday to-do list

before we go to bed tonight.

Wonder who that could be?

Toy snatcher?

You?

Am I at the wrong house or something?

-Uncle Ethan? -Hey!

You're Uncle Ethan?

Yeah. Lily, whoa!

You realize the last time I saw you, you were this big?

Now you're so tall and beautiful.

And you too Rose, you've blossomed.

Wow.

So I guess that means you must be the au pair.

Kaley, right?

Yeah, Myles and Margaret told me

you weren't arriving until tomorrow evening.

No, I was able to hop on an earlier flight.

I guess Myles wasn't able to give you the message.

No, he did not.

Girls, why don't you run and finish your dinner?

So, I guess your boss' daughters are...

Your nieces.

Well, I guess either way they'll get the art set, huh?

Yeah, but the art set probably would've meant more

coming from me.

Touché.

Well, I bet you're tired from a long flight.

Your room's upstairs, first door on the right.

Okay great, thank you.

Yeah I will, I will be back down in a minute.

Did you get a weather report on your phone?

No, I haven't gotten anything.

This year it seems like jolly old Saint Nick

is delivering a Christmas blizzard.

Moving south from Canada and set to hit New York City

tomorrow morning.

And now, back to our special on Victorian Christmas carolers.

Did she just say tomorrow morning?

Yeah, it looks like it got a lot worse.

Myles and Margaret are flying back in tomorrow morning.

Well, hopefully they can beat the storm.

I'm sure they'll figure out a way to get home.

It might not be by plane, but...

Are mommy and daddy going to be stuck in New York

like Home Alone 2?

Someone knows her classics.

I think the news is just trying to prepare for the worst,

but we're going to wish for the best.

Right.

Okay girls, time for bed.

Sorry.

Okay girls.

Hello? Yeah, I know.

Sure.

Hi, are you guys okay? I saw the weather report.

They said it's coming down pretty bad out there.

Kaley, we have some bad news.

It looks like the storm hit early.

They've cancelled our flight for tomorrow morning.

I see...

That's not a problem.

I can see if I can push my flight.

Do you think you'll make it back by the next day?

They've cancelled all the flights for the next two days.

But don't worry,

we assure you will be going home for Christmas.

Ethan can just watch the girls for a couple of days.

Are you sure?

The girls don't seem to really know him that well.

He's family, they will be fine for a couple of days.

Plus, it will be good practice for him

on what raising children is actually like

for when he decides to settle down himself.

If you're sure, but I really don't mind--

You're not cancelling your plans because we went

to a party against our better judgment.

Ethan will be fine.

We'll call you in the morning with updates.

Okay.

-Good night. -Night! Hug the girls for me.

-I will, bye. -Bye.

What?

Kaley is supposed to be flying home to Ohio tomorrow night.

We need you to watch the girls until we get back.

Me?

Oh no, Myles are you kidding me?

I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to kids,

you know that.

Trust me, I know.

But I wouldn't ask if I didn't need you

to do this for me, Ethan.

We have no other choice.

Well, isn't there some way that Kaley can stay

an extra few extra days until you get back?

Ethan, please.

Just help me with my daughters for a couple of days.

It'll be a piece of cake, they're sweet girls.

You can handle this.

Everything will be fine.

If you're sure.

Thank you.

I'll call you tomorrow when we know more.

Good night.

Is something burning?

What are you doing?

Trying to burn down the house before Christmas?

No, I was trying to make some pancakes

for the girls for breakfast,

but this stove, it's not like the one I have in London.

You mean it's actually been used before?

Yeah, that makes a difference.

Is the house on fire?

No, Lily.

Uncle Ethan was just trying a failed experiment

in pancake making.

He was trying to make you girls breakfast, isn't that sweet?

We had pancakes for breakfast yesterday.

Oh, I didn't know that.

Well, in that case you probably didn't want pancakes

to begin with anyways, huh?

Maybe Kaley can teach you how to make them?

Hers are great, Uncle Ethan.

How about we just stick to cereal?

Think you can handle pouring it into the bowl for them?

I think I can handle that, yeah.

Just got to find the...

I would have found all that stuff eventually you know.

Yeah, I believe you.

So I talked to Myles last night.

I heard about the cancelled flight.

Yeah, I talked to Margaret too.

So you fly out tonight, right?

Right, but... I don't know.

I'm wondering if I should stay.

Why?

What, because of this?

This is nothing. I've got it.

Right, Lil?

We can handle a few days just the three of us, right?

I hadn't told them yet.

So Lily, because of the storm it looks like your parents

are going to be gone a few days longer than they were expecting.

But what about the Christmas list?

We still have a bunch to do before Christmas.

And you can still do those things

with your Uncle Ethan helping you.

He can help you get through the list

until your parents get back.

You're leaving?

Well, my flight is tonight, Lil,

and it hasn't been cancelled yet.

Your parents and Uncle Ethan agreed that you'd be okay

to stay here with him for a few days.

Please stay until mommy and daddy get back, Kaley.

Please!

But Lily, Kaley's got to get back

to her own family for Christmas.

It's not like that.

Lily, you know you girls are my family, too.

Ethan, can I talk to you upstairs for a second?

Okay...

Have you ever spent time, like real time, with children before?

Sure, I've been around kids plenty of times.

Alone?

Oh, alone?

Well...

Actually, now that I think about it, no never alone.

But I mean, how hard can it be?

I run a multi-million dollar corporation,

I can handle two little girls for a couple of days.

Okay, no.

It's actually very different than running

a multi-million dollar corporation.

Honestly, I think I should probably just stay.

I'll just move my flight and I'll stay until they get back.

You don't trust that I can take care of my nieces

for a few days?

If I'm being honest, no I don't.

Especially not after seeing that fiasco this morning.

You almost burnt the house down for pancakes.

A slip of the stove, it wasn't that serious.

I personally, would like a house to come back to

after the holidays are over.

Let me just make a few calls.

Hey, Mom...

I just got your text.

What do you mean you're not coming home today?

What happened?

Well, the blizzard happened and now the Cunninghams

can't make it back in time for my flight.

Oh honey, that's awful.

I mean the girls' uncle is here,

but I just don't feel right leaving them with him.

Their uncle?

Is he there with his wife?

No, mother.

I believe he's recently single

and I do not intend to become his holiday love interest.

Plus, he lives in London and is Myles' brother.

That would just be weird.

Well, if you don't think this uncle can take care

of the girls on his own, then of course you have to stay.

We'll just push back your flight a few days.

Are you sure you're not mad?

Absolutely.

Take care of the girls and get to know this uncle.

Who knows?

Anything could happen...

Yeah. I don't think he'll be helping make anything easier.

Okay, I'll talk to you later.

-Love you. -I love you too.

Well, since your parents' flight is cancelled,

I'm going to stay and help Uncle Ethan with you girls

for a few more days.

Yay!

Well, since I'm sticking around,

we should probably tackle some of the things on your list.

What do you say?

But we always do these things as a family.

I know you do honey, but I don't want you to be sad.

Okay?

Your parents will get here as soon as possible.

But we should still be having fun while they're away, right?

Look, I know I don't get to spend much time with you.

It's been a long time since I've been with family for Christmas.

So what are some of the things you do with your parents?

Okay.

Let's see what we've got.

Decorate the house and tree.

Bake a lot of Christmas cookies.

Build a snowman.

Christmas Karaoke, uh oh.

See the Christmas lights.

Well, I for one would love to do these things with you girls.

What do you say we start knocking these off?

It looks like we have some serious

Christmas decorating to do.

How about we start there?

Yes, let's surprise them.

Awesome idea.

Okay.

I know where the decorations are.

Oh, you girls made some decorations at school.

Why don't you run upstairs and grab them?

And Uncle Ethan can help me in the garage.

Actually Ethan, would you stay

and finish cleaning the kitchen for me?

Gee, thanks.

Yes, I will do that.

I will clean up the kitchen.

A little help here?

Yeah, let me help you.

Thanks.

The girls still haven't come down yet?

Probably fighting over who made the prettiest ornament.

Sibling rivalry at it's finest.

Working?

Yeah, just have to handle some stuff for the office.

Then I'll be right back over to help you

with whatever you girls decide.

Just have to wrap this up.

Well girls, should we get started on some decorations

and then bake some cookies?

That sounds great, Kaley!

What do you think, Ethan?

Sound like a plan?

Uh, you know what?

I'm just going to take this upstairs

and then I'll be right down to help you decorate.

Hello, sir.

Yes...

Turn it up, Kaley.

Okay!

Uncle Ethan!

The cookies are ready to go in the oven.

Sorry, work.

I've just got to take this. I'll be right back.

One minute.

Should we wait for him?

Nah.

Yeah, when daddy says one minute

it's usually more like five minutes.

More like fifty minutes.

Seriously, don't exaggerate.

I'm not.

What does exaggerate mean, Kaley?

It means we're going to make a thousand cookies

and eat them all.

It smells so good!

Mom and dad would be so proud of us.

Mmm-hmm.

I bet they're missing you both terribly.

I bet mommy looked really pretty in her dress at the party.

I have an idea.

Why don't we show them what we've doing?

Cheese!

Hey!

You can't taste it, you'll get sick.

Kaley eats cookie dough all the time.

I thought that was our little secret.

Oopsie.

Uncle Ethan, we're going to watch a movie.

Do you want to watch with us?

Hello?

Yeah.

You know what, I can't really hear you right now,

so just give me a second.

I'm sure he's still really busy with work.

Uncle Ethan is different than daddy.

Well, you're different than Lily.

Just because people are siblings doesn't make them the same.

Yeah but daddy is fun, Uncle Ethan...

Give him a chance.

He's probably not used to being around

two awesome little girls like you.

It takes some time to get used to.

You're used to it.

You both are my favorite.

Okay, shall we start on these cookies?

Yes.

And I want a donut.

Yes.

I just put the girls down for bed.

Oh, okay.

Thanks.

You know, even though I'm staying,

it would be nice if you spent some time with them.

Like, actual time.

I know they really want to get to know you.

It's just, I don't really have experience with kids

and with work.

But I will definitely put in the time.

I mean that.

I'm sorry you had to miss time with your family

because of me.

It's fine.

Just don't make me regret it.

-Night. -Good night.

Good afternoon.

You've been busy.

Yeah, now that I'm away

it seems like everyone at the office all of a sudden

needs my opinion on everything.

Yeah, your phone hasn't stopped ringing since you arrived.

One of the reasons I wanted to get away.

You could try putting it on silent.

Make yourself less available?

Listen, I'm sorry about yesterday.

You were right.

I haven't been spending much time with the girls

since I arrived.

Yeah, I can't imagine how it would've been if I left.

Maybe you would've put your phone away then.

The decorations look great.

Yeah, the girls did a great job.

I was thinking we should get a tree today.

Yeah, I was wondering about that.

Who doesn't have their tree up by now?

Well, over the years they've grown accustomed to waiting

until the week before Christmas to decorate the house

and get the tree.

Alright, let's do it.

Great.

Girls, time to get a tree!

And get your coats, it's cold outside.

We don't want you getting sick.

Santa can't come if you're contagious.

The Santa Claus threat, you play dirty.

I only have two weeks out of the year to use it,

but it works like a charm every time.

Good to know.

Ready girls?

-I'm gona pick the best tree. -No, I am.

Why don't you both go out and pick out what you think

is the best Christmas tree and Kaley and I

will be the judge?

Okay, yeah!

Girls! No running and stay where I can see you!

Mmm, this one is fluffy.

Way to make a game out of it.

Nothing like a little friendly competition.

Were you and Myles competitive growing up?

The two of us?

Oh, absolutely.

We competed in everything: chores, grades, jobs.

It was totally ingrained in us.

Wow, that's some pretty hardcore parenting.

Myles isn't like that with the girls at all.

No, I don't imagine he would be.

Then later, when we took over and expanded the company,

I couldn't see us working together because we were

so used to working against each other.

Have you always wanted to work for your dad?

Have you always wanted to be an au pair?

Actually, no.

I fell into this job after college

as a way to explore the world and meet new people.

I went to school for marketing.

I still do some social media work on the side

and I absolutely love it.

If you love it, why are you still doing this?

You know, I'm comfortable doing this.

Knowing that my bosses approve of my work.

I'm good at my job, and...

Thanks.

And the girls love me.

That makes me happy.

But does it challenge you?

Challenge doesn't have to be a bad thing.

If there's something that you enjoy doing, give it a chance.

I should see if the girls are making any progress.

No, my right!

There?

Right...

A little more.

There?

...and there!

Perfect!

Ladies, you did a great job.

They did fantastic.

Your dad is going to love that tree.

In fact, it's better than any one he ever picked out.

-Really? -Really.

And I saw him pick out a lot of trees when we were your age.

Okay, I'll go make us some hot chocolates

and then we can start to decorate.

-Can I help, Kaley? -Of course.

Rose, you want to help Uncle Ethan get decorations out?

Got it, I'll make sure he doesn't mess up

the perfect tree I picked out.

Okay, come on Lil'.

Decoration time.

This is gonna be the best hot chocolate ever.

And for the finishing touch, sprinkles.

Kaley, are you sad that you're not at home

with your mommy and daddy and have to stay with us instead?

Now why would you think that?

You know I love you girls, too.

I know you do, but I heard daddy mention your other job

the other day and you looked so happy when talking about it.

Lily, even if I took another job...

you know I could never leave you.

Not really.

I will always be with you, right in here.

Listen Lil', you don't have to worry about me.

Whether I'm in Ohio, or in DC with you girls.

I am so lucky that I get to be around the people I love.

Okay?

Okay.

Now let's deliver these hot chocolates

and see how they're doing with that awesome tree.

It is a pretty awesome tree.

But we're not gonna tell your sister that you said that.

Thank you.

Looks like we lost one.

She was a trooper though.

Come on, Rose.

Come on, sleepy head.

That was a big day.

Good night, Lily. I'll see you in the morning.

Good night, Kaley. Night, Uncle Ethan.

Night.

Good night.

Hey, thanks again for staying.

I'll make sure that you're compensated

and I'll take care of your flight home, obviously.

You don't have to do that.

I do.

If I was any near as competent of an uncle as I am

a business man, you wouldn't have missed your flight

and time with your family.

Like I said earlier, the girls are my family, too.

And you did surprisingly well with them today.

I mean, after your cell phone

seemed to magically grow quieter.

That it did, yeah.

I'm guessing I'm missing probably what?

400 messages and voicemails right about now.

Oh, I'm sure of it.

Well, I should be getting to bed.

We are going to have to be well rested

to keep up with these girls for the next few days.

You're going to need your strength,

and your jetlag must be setting in.

You know what? I'm not as tired as I thought I'd be.

I'll probably just catch up on some work.

Yeah, because you stayed off your phone today.

Yeah, I noticed that.

Well...

Good night, Ethan.

Good night, Kaley.

Well, that smells delicious.

You must have gotten up early to cook.

Morning. I did.

I had some work to finish up.

You are clearly the far superior cook

between the two of us.

I know.

How did you sleep?

Oh, you were totally right.

I knocked out pretty much immediately.

How about some coffee?

I can get it.

No no, you sit right there.

If there's one thing I don't mess up, it's coffee.

And why is that?

When you spend a lot of long nights at the office,

you learn a thing or two about making coffee.

How about a cappuccino?

That sounds great.

What are you working on?

Just a marketing presentation I need to finish

before Christmas.

I see, probably one of the added benefits

of not being around the girls, right?

Alrighty.

Hopefully this can make up for that a little bit.

That's pretty good.

Were you really a barista in another life?

I bet your ex-girlfriend must have appreciated

your coffee skills.

Margaret mentioned my break-up, huh?

Actually no, she doesn't like coffee at all.

You know the British, they're bigger on tea.

Is Christmas hard this year with the break-up?

You don't have to talk about it.

No, it's fine.

How long were you together?

Known each other about five years, dated for three.

In terms of Christmas, it hasn't been as bad

as I thought it would be, actually.

Patricia and her family were always pretty busy

during Christmas.

Patricia is a nice name, sounds kind.

Kind? Well, she could be.

I don't know, the more I think about it,

we were more of a mutual comfort than an actual relationship.

Mutual comfort?

That sounds miserable.

I guess that's why it didn't work out, huh?

Well, I appreciate it.

Your coffee skills.

So what about you?

How did you end up with my brother

and his two adorable little girls?

Yeah, after college, I really didn't feel ready

to jump into the corporate world.

And I learned that being an au pair overseas

was beneficial when you're still discovering yourself.

Margaret scooped me up when Rose was four

and I've been with the Cunninghams ever since.

And do you finally feel ready for more?

Snowmen, that's what we should do today.

I'll go get the girls. That'll be fun, right?

Yeah, that'll be fun.

Thank you for this.

I'll come back to it.

Okay.

Hey.

So what's left to do on this activity list?

With mommy and daddy, we would decorate.

We would bake cookies.

We did those, so... check!

Daddy didn't take calls

because it was officially Christmas break.

What are some of your Christmas traditions,

Uncle Ethan and Kaley?

Well, let's see.

It's actually been awhile since I've been with family

for Christmas.

Well, I know if I was with my parents right now,

we would build some snowmen, and then we'd go ice skating,

and then we would definitely come back home

and watch my favorite Christmas movie.

Can we do all that today, Kaley?

What do you think we're outside, silly?

Let's start building!

I love snowmen!

You know what your dad and me used to do when we were kids?

We would have a race to see who could build the fastest snowman.

Was everything a competition with you two?

Yes, actually.

What do you think girls, does that sound fun?

You know what we could do? We could split up into teams.

How about Lil and I against Kaley and Rose?

Okay!

Yes, let's do it!

We're going to win, Kaley.

We are totally going to win, Rosie.

High five!

Alright, and no cheating!

I should be saying that to you, Mr. Competition.

I'm offended! I would never cheat.

I always like to win fair and square, right Lily?

Right Uncle Ethan, we'll win this fair and square.

If you say so. We're watching you!

Okay. On your mark, get set, go!

Grab the snow!

What happened to fair and square?

I don't know what you're talking about...

Some old guy walking by threw that I'm pretty sure.

Some old guy?

Let's get 'em!

Oops, sorry Lily!

Whoa, she's playing dirty.

You threw it first!

Get her, Lil'.

I am a snow bot, I do not take damage.

Open fire!

Cover me...

Ladies!

Working hard, or hardly working?

I would say a little bit of both.

Wow.

Now I see where Rosie gets her artistic abilities from.

Me?

I don't think so.

I don't think the girls inherited anything from me.

This is just something fun I like to do when I'm bored.

You get a chance to be bored often?

No, not really.

Be bored more.

That's really good.

Okay girls.

Time to get changed.

Okay, let's go.

-Did you have fun? -Yeah!

-What did you name him? -Unicorn Frosty.

Are they getting changed for ice skating?

They are, Mr. Cheater Face.

I saw a window to win, so I had to take it.

I think we both know who really won that contest.

Oh, I think we do.

-Me. -Me.

Nice and tight, girls.

So, are you any good at ice skating?

I mean I'm not an olympian, but my dad used to play hockey,

so he got me out on the ice pretty quick as a kid.

And we used to go skating on the lake every year.

So, confession time.

This is actually the first time I've ever been ice skating.

What?

You, Mr. Competition?

Yeah, I just never thought I had the ankles for it.

So, uh...

No laughing at Uncle Ethan if he falls, okay?

We can't make any promises, can we girls?

-Nope. -We can't make any promises.

No promises, Uncle Ethan. No promises.

Don't worry, you'll be okay.

Are you sure?

I guess you're right, I mean it really is just...

It's kind of like kind of like roller blading, right?

Are you okay?

No, I'm not okay. Look at me!

Are you serious right now?

Okay, I'll help you up.

-Here, take my hand. -Thank you.

Just one more, I'm so sorry.

Oh man...

Girls, let's help him up.

I should've told you it's nothing like roller blading.

Thanks, a little late.

Girls, shall we show him how it's done?

Yeah.

That's it, you're leaving me?

Thanks, laugh at Uncle Ethan!

Take my hand, Uncle Ethan.

Don't be scared, I won't let you fall.

At least somebody cares about me!

♪ Christmas instrumental

Don't fall again, we can't lose you.

I need somebody on this side, somebody on this side!

It's a group effort.

He needs all the help he can get.

Okay, there we go.

Now, one and thrust.

-I've got you. -You've got me? Don't let go.

-No more pictures, though. -No more pictures?

I think they had fun today.

Yeah, it's a good sign when kids fall asleep in the car.

Up for that Christmas movie?

You remembered?

Of course.

That's how we were supposed to end the day.

I'm wide awake, if you are?

Sure.

Why not?

This guy, I love this guy.

I can't believe all the flights are cancelled

until the day before Christmas Eve.

I know, and all the roads iced over, it's crazy.

Well I guess that means it's going to be me,

you and the girls until then.

Yeah, it looks like it.

I'm sure it'll fly by.

Yeah, I'm sure it will.

♪ soothing music

Where are you girls off to?

Every year the nanny association I'm part of

puts on a toy drive for the less fortunate children in DC.

I usually have to miss it because of going home,

but it looks like this year we can go.

It's so fun, Uncle Ethan.

Will you come with us?

Please, please, please?

Sounds fun, I'm in.

Oh wow, they did a great job this year.

Wow, yeah.

Can we go see Santa, Kaley?

Yes you can, but stay together girls.

Thank you.

This is quite the event.

Yes, it is.

One of the nanny social events of the year.

Oh, sounds fancy.

It most certainly is.

Since the majority of us au pairs and nannies

work for wealthier families, we always emphasize

on giving back to the community.

And it's an excuse to throw a really fun party

while spreading some holiday cheer.

Well, I think that is excellent.

Wow, this is great.

Whoever did their marketing did a great job.

Actually, I did that.

Really, you did this?

Is this what you've been working on the whole time?

Wow!

Kaley, this is amazing.

Kaley, what're you doing here?

You're supposed to be in Ohio.

Gina, I totally forgot to call you.

The Cunninghams got stuck in that New York blizzard,

so I stayed a few days longer to help with the girls.

Oh sorry, how rude of me.

Gina, this is Ethan Cunningham, Myles' brother,

he's here for the holidays.

Hi Gina, nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, too.

Have we met before? You look so familiar.

I don't think so, no.

Uncle Ethan, come here!

I'll go check on the girls.

Nice meeting you, Gina.

He's cute.

Is he single?

Gina, he lives in London.

I doubt you'd enjoy the long distance.

I meant for you.

Getting stuck during Christmas with the cute uncle.

Might be a sign.

He's here, you're here.

He looks like he's great with kids.

That's a good sign for a good future dad.

Would you stop?

He just got out of a long-term relationship.

I don't want to be anyone's rebound.

Don't think of it as a rebound.

You have to break up with the bad one

to end up with the right one.

It's just a fact of life.

One two three!

And maybe this is Santa's gift to you this year.

Kaley, come and join us!

Come on you.

Uh-oh...

I feel like they're planning something, Rosie.

What do you think?

Yes, I do too.

Well, since we've had a week full of activities,

we've had a fun request from Lily.

Lil, would you do the honors of telling them

what we're doing tonight?

I would love to, Kaley.

Drum roll, please.

Tonight, we are all participating

in Christmas Karaoke!

-Oh no... -Oh, yeah!

Everyone has to participate.

No, trust me.

You do not want to hear me sing.

Yes, I do!

If I can do it, you can do it too, Uncle Ethan.

That's right, your dad said that you like to sing.

What about you, Kaley, do you sing?

Me?

When it's for Christmas karaoke, absolutely.

Plus, I've ordered us pizza for dinner,

but you only get the pizza if you agree to sing.

We're in!

Yay! Pizza!

That's the pizza now.

Girls, do you want to get everything set up?

-Sure. -I'll get the plates.

No, I guess you're going first then,

just to make sure you earn your slices.

-You don't trust me? -No.

No sing, no pizza. Those are the rules.

I see you're both ganging up on me.

Fine, I will go first.

Lil', hit me with a classic.

Yes, sir.

♪ funky instrumental

Dashing through the snow,

In a one horse open sleigh,

Over the hills we go,

Laughing all the way.

Bells on bobtail ring,

Making spirits bright,

What fun it is to ride and sing,

In a sleighing song tonight.

Oh...

♪ Jingle Bells

Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Encore, encore!

Bravo!

Thank you, we'll be here all week.

Girls, I think it's time for bed.

But I'm not tired.

I know, but it is past your bed time.

And you don't want to miss me teaching your Uncle Ethan

how to cook a proper breakfast in the morning, do you?

Oh?

No, we want to watch!

Exactly, now off you go.

-Good night, Uncle Ethan. -Good night, Lily.

-Good night, Uncle Ethan. -Good night, Rosie.

Hey Myles.

Yeah no, everything's great here.

Actually, I need you to help me with something.

Yeah.

These are looking great.

Oh thanks, yeah.

I'm struggling with a faulty bulb here

that's causing me some problems, but--

Want to take a break?

I come bearing hot chocolate.

You don't want to try your hand at coffee?

And hear all about how

it's not as good as yours, Mr. Competitive?

No thanks, I'll stick to what I rock at.

Well, thank you.

Thanks for doing this.

I know Myles will really appreciate it.

You think so?

I do.

Hopefully this time will be good for you two.

How about your mom?

Is she sad that you're still not home?

I spoke with her earlier.

She'll be okay.

They miss me, but they understand.

It's chilly out here.

I'll let you finish.

Okay.

Whoa!

You were serious about teaching me how to make pancakes,

weren't you?

I never joke about pancakes.

Should we wait for the girls?

I promised them a show and a show they're going to get.

I feel like I'm entering Kaley's cooking challenge.

Let the games begin.

-Now what? -More sugar!

Oh, right!

-Little more, little more. -More sugar?

That's too much, you girls won't sleep tonight!

Are chocolate chips okay?

Yeah, why not?

Looks pretty good.

These are going to be some sweet pancakes, girls.

Giggles.

Shake and spray it upside down.

Whoa!

Whoa, shake it, shake it!

These look good.

Girls, I think you're beating your Uncle Ethan.

I'm going for an alien, mine's an alien.

-Yeah. -Picasso.

What do you think, girls?

-That looks pretty good. -Look at him.

I call eating it.

To the right - no, the left.

No, too much!

To the right.

You're worse than the girls!

It's perfect.

We need to finish this walkway, Lil'.

-I can lick it. -It keeps falling on me.

Hey, Uncle Ethan!

You can't eat it!

What do you mean, I can't eat it?

Aren't these gingerbread houses, aren't they meant to be eaten?

No, not yet.

Don't you know the rules?

They're meant to look pretty!

Then in that case, we are winning.

Nope.

You don't mind if I have a piece?

-Thank you. -Excuse me!

I'm hungry though.

Well, then eat your own.

Can't argue with that.

Why did you do that?

We need icing--

Glue it back together!

-See? -Ours is still prettier.

Not so simple!

Are you comfy?

How bout you, you comfy?

Night, Lily.

Do you want to make some hot cocoa or something?

You know what actually, I have to run out really fast.

At this time?

Yeah, Myles wants me to handle some stuff.

Oh, okay. Yeah, I understand.

I should probably take this time

to work on my presentation, anyways.

Yes, you do that

and I will see you tomorrow morning.

Just don't stay up too late.

Okay.

Good night.

Good night, Kaley.

Morning, Mom.

You're still in bed?

You're usually out and about by this time.

Did the Cunninghams make it back?

No, unfortunately they are still stuck in New York.

And I was up pretty late with the girls last night.

So, how's the uncle?

Is he helpful with the girls?

Is he cute?

He's different than I thought he was going to be.

When he first got here he was so consumed with his phone

I thought he was kind of a jerk,

but he's really sweet and he listens.

He seems pretty sweet from what I can tell.

What do you mean, "from what I can tell?"

How would you know if he's sweet or not?

Why don't you get out of bed and come find out?

What?

What, mom? Dad?

How? How are you here?

Is this what you had to do last night?

You picked up my parents?

Well, you stayed here to help me.

I thought the least I could do is make sure

you spent Christmas with your family.

Thank you.

This is the best gift I could have asked for this Christmas.

The girls are going to be so excited to meet you.

I should go wake them up.

No, let them sleep.

From what Ethan tells me, you guys have been really busy.

You've probably worn them out.

Plus you can help me with breakfast so we can catch up.

I'd love to.

This is the best, I'm so excited you're here.

I still can't believe you two are actually here.

I can't believe it, either.

So he just called you guys and asked to fly you out?

Yes.

I can't believe he got tickets so fast.

He told us that Myles and Margaret

are stuck in New York and about your deadline.

No wonder you're so exhausted.

You've been trying to do everything for everyone.

Ethan has actually been a big help with the girls.

It did take a few days for him figure out

what he was doing, but they're really warming up to him.

And are you warming up to him?

Mom--

Kaley, I know how much you hate talking about being set up,

but that man just made this grand gesture

for you to have a perfect Christmas.

Don't you think that speaks for itself?

Look what I found for us to do today.

Oh wow, those are awful.

Hey, that's mine.

Is it?

Just kidding, it is pretty horrendous.

Dad, that's the point!

We could make ugly Christmas sweaters

and send pictures to your parents.

What do you say, girls?

How about a little arts and crafts?

Yeah!

Reindeer, Lily?

Yeah.

I think red will look good on Uncle Ethan.

-What do you think? -Definitely.

-There you go. -Okay.

-Here you go, Rose. -Thank you.

This feels so itchy.

Didn't you give that to daddy for Christmas last year?

That must be why he never wears it.

Hello ladies...

Come on, it's so cute.

Way more jollies.

Looks just like you.

Done.

That is so ugly, Lily.

It's perfect! Exactly what we're going for.

Okay, everybody finish up your sweaters.

I'll go grab my phone and we can take some pictures.

Uncle Ethan, why don't you visit often?

Well Rosie, I live pretty far away,

so it makes it hard to visit as much as I'd like.

Are you going to visit more now?

You like us, right?

Yes, of course I like you.

In fact yes, I will definitely come

and visit you girls more often.

After all, you're pretty cool nieces.

You like Kaley too, don't you, Uncle Ethan?

Yeah, you smile at her a lot.

I don't know what to say to that.

These look great!

Okay, everybody grab your sweaters

and we'll go stand by the tree.

Okay, skooch together a little bit.

Ready?

Everybody say, "Ugly sweaters."

Ugly sweaters!

Perfect, check it out.

-Let me see, dad. -Here.

Kyle and I were thinking that

maybe we could watch the girls tonight.

Give you two a little break?

Oh, you could do that?

Sure.

Just as long as she has a good time.

She's been working so hard, she could use a fun night out.

Okay, I can do that.

Uh, Kaley...

Would you like to go out with me tonight?

I'd love to.

You should wear that sweater.

Okay.

This is absolutely beautiful.

Thank you so much for today.

It was perfect.

So, I've been thinking more about what you said,

about doing something that challenges me.

Yeah?

I had actually applied for a position at a smaller firm

in New York as their social media marketer.

Okay, have you heard back from them?

Did you get the job?

I got the job.

You did?

Now I just have to decide whether or not

I'm going to take it.

Why wouldn't you take it?

Well, it's a lot to think about.

These girls are my family.

I don't know, I'd be jumping into the corporate world.

It would be completely new for me.

Yeah, I never knew if I was meant for business.

It was more my father's idea

that I just kind of followed into.

What did you want to do?

I wanted to be an artist.

Move to New York, travel, and paint.

So you are who Rosie gets her artistic abilities from?

Really, is she really good?

She's amazing.

She's really going to love that art set you got her.

Even if it's not from you?

Maybe now especially because it's from you.

Kaley, I am really happy you stayed.

I would have been lost without you this week.

You would've found your way, eventually.

I'm really happy that I stayed, too.

I really enjoyed tonight.

I can't believe it's almost Christmas.

Yeah, it's coming fast.

Oh my goodness, I just realized Margaret and Myles

haven't finished Christmas shopping for the girls.

Well, you can go tomorrow with your parents.

I think I can handle one morning without you.

Can you now?

It'll be tough, but we'll manage.

Yes, you go to the store for the girls,

spend some time together,

and we will start working on the ornaments.

Actually, I have an even better idea

of what you guys can do when I'm gone.

-What's that? -No, no questions.

I'll set everything up in the morning.

Left early to beat the holiday rush.

Enjoy what you love today!

Please make sure the girls don't get paint everywhere.

Be back later, Kaley.

-Who's ready to paint? -I am!

I think the girls will love that.

I think so too.

Is that from Ethan?

Did he like your surprise?

Yeah, he did.

Let's go check on dad.

I think we can find something good for Ethan in this store.

Wow, that's really good, Uncle Ethan.

Are you an artist?

No, I'm not an artist, Lily.

Although I did want to be one.

Now it's just a hobby I never get to do.

Why not?

I've just been busy with work and my business,

and I've kind of forgotten what it is

that I love to do for myself.

That sounds really sad.

I guess I didn't realize how sad it's been until right now.

So Kaley made you happy again?

Okay little matchmaker, let's see what you girls

have got going on over here.

The smallest present right here is yours.

And the big one right here is mine.

Where do you think you three are going?

We're going shopping with Uncle Ethan.

-You are? -Yes, they are.

You guys got to do your shopping,

so we thought it was time for us to do ours.

Well, that sounds like a wonderful idea.

You girls behave for Uncle Ethan.

Yes, Kaley!

Yes, Kaley!

Alright, let's go.

Let's go, let's go!

-See you. -Bye!

Alright, I think it's time to do some wrapping.

Oh, my favorite.

I'll pass.

Heading to the living room...

With a book.

We know!

I know Myles said no sweaters,

but Ethan, I think he'll love this.

This is gorgeous.

You sure you're not a professional shopper?

I learned from the best.

Yes, you did.

Hey Gina, what's up?

Kaley, you know how Ethan looked so familiar at the toy drive?

Yes...

Well, I finally remembered where I've seen him before.

I just assumed it was through the Cunninghams.

Girl, no.

You know how I love reading British tabloids?

Mainly for the royals...

Yeah, I do.

-What? Was he in a tabloid? -Yes!

He was engaged to the hotel heiress, Patricia Divine.

Wait, did you say he was engaged to her?

Yeah, for like over a year.

They were supposed to get married on Christmas day.

Their break-up was scandalous.

That's why he came here for Christmas.

To get away from what this holiday was meant to be.

Kaley, are you okay?

Yes, I'm totally fine.

The Cunninghams never told me.

I guess they just wanted to keep it all under wraps.

Are you sure you're okay?

Yeah, I'm totally fine.

Actually Gina, I have to get back to work.

Can I call you later?

Yes, definitely.

Okay. Merry Christmas, Gina.

Merry Christmas, Kaley.

Stop it, Kaley.

This is an invasion of his privacy.

If he wanted you to know, he would have told you himself.

Hi, did you guys have fun shopping with Uncle Ethan?

It was so much fun.

We bought a lot of presents.

Good girls, that's really good.

Did you say thank you to Uncle Ethan?

Thank you, Uncle Ethan.

Thank you!

You're welcome.

Girls, why don't you grab your bags

and we can start some wrapping?

Mom, would you help?

Of course, I love wrapping presents.

Let's go.

Hey, is everything okay?

Did something happen while we were gone?

Happen? No.

What could have happened?

I just have a lot on my mind.

Okay, well I'm here if you want to talk about it.

I know.

Kaley, shouldn't mommy and daddy have been home by now?

Yeah Lily, they are gone longer than we all thought.

But I know they really want to be here with you girls.

That's your mom now. I'll be right back, okay?

Okay.

You got that?

-Can I help? -Yes.

What's wrong?

I spoke to Margaret.

Girls, apparently your parents

aren't going to make it home for Christmas.

What?

Mommy and Daddy are gonna miss Christmas?

Why?

The storm hasn't cleared enough for their flight, girls.

I'm so sorry.

I know they're really trying to be here.

Here, take my phone and go call your mom back, okay?

I know she wants to talk to you.

Those poor girls.

This is just the worst thing

that could have happened to them for Christmas.

I'll go check on them.

Is Lily okay?

How you doing Lil'?

I miss mommy and daddy so much.

I want them home for Christmas.

I know you do.

I know.

Don't cry, okay? We'll figure something out.

I promise.

Ethan, can I talk to you for a minute?

-What are you doing? -What do you mean?

You can't make promises to a child

that you can't keep, Ethan.

I was just trying to comfort her.

She's really upset.

And how much more upset is she going to be

when she realizes there's no way her parents

are going to be here for Christmas,

after you just promised her a Christmas miracle.

I didn't, I was...

You can't do that to kids.

They don't understand that you're trying to comfort them.

They take it as a promise that you intend to keep.

Is that who's been calling you all week?

No, she was just--

She still has hearts around her name.

I don't know why I thought there was...

Kaley, there's nothing going on.

I have to go be with Lily.

Patricia, what is it?

Come in.

Look, I really have to finish this and send it off.

Can we... can we talk later?

I just wanted to say sorry

about making the promise to Lily.

I really was just trying to give her some hope.

I understand.

And I really hope you take this job, Kaley.

I think it would be really great for you.

Okay well, I'll let you get back to work.

If I make my cranberry sauce, who's going to eat it?

They both like it from the can.

It's so much better!

Where are you heading off to?

Oh, just going for a walk.

Mind if I come along?

No, not at all.

What is going on with you two?

Nothing.

Nothing's going on.

Anything I thought was going on, isn't.

You're not making any sense.

He was supposed to get married tomorrow, Mom.

He was engaged and he didn't tell me.

She's still calling him, so I...

Did he need to tell you that?

It was probably very painful and he didn't want

to ruin the holidays and your time together.

Well, I guess not.

Mom, an engagement is serious.

I agree.

But you're just getting to know each other.

He told you about the ex.

He told you about the break-up.

He hasn't lied to you about anything, Kaley.

So what are you so upset for?

I don't know.

I...

You're scared.

Because you like him a lot and you want this to be real.

He flew us here to help make your Christmas wonderful.

Whatever that man feels, I promise you it's real.

Mommy and daddy would be so proud

that we finished the Christmas list.

I wish they were here.

Alright girls, it's time for bed.

Thanks for coming out with me.

I just had to clear my head for a bit.

Yeah, I understand.

Sometimes it's good to just get away and get perspective.

I want everyone to have an amazing Christmas.

Kaley, the girls, they deserve that.

What would make it an amazing Christmas for you, Ethan?

Mr. Bryant, you just gave me a great idea.

Why don't you go in without me?

I'll be back later. Don't wait up.

What happened to you and Uncle Ethan?

Nothing, Lily.

Kaley lied.

Your Uncle Ethan and I just had a misunderstanding.

But I thought you liked each other?

Good night girls, I'll see you in the morning.

Here they come.

-Merry Christmas! -Merry Christmas.

Wow!

Merry Christmas, girls.

Looks like Santa came last night.

But I asked Santa if he could bring mommy and daddy home

in time for Christmas.

I think we should be grateful that Santa made it here

with these gifts at least.

And I'm sure mommy and daddy will make it home soon.

Ho-ho-ho!

You girls have been very nice this year, I see.

Daddy!

What?

Daddy, you're home!

Did you do this?

Well, I thought everyone should be with their family

for Christmas, so I pulled a few strings with some friends

with a private plane last night.

On Christmas Eve?

Who knew he was so well connected?

Definitely not me.

But thank you, Ethan.

We appreciate it, really, both of you.

Guess you weren't kidding about keeping that promise?

Can I talk to you for a minute?

I want you to know that there's nothing going on

between Patricia and I.

We're truly over.

I just forgot to change her name in my phone and--

Ethan, you don't have to explain anything to me.

I do, because I care about you and I need you to hear this.

Kaley Bryant, you are the most caring, inquisitive,

and stubborn woman I've ever met.

These last few days have shown me exactly

what I've been missing... you.

So I'm asking you to take a chance on me.

Ethan, I would be lying

if I said I didn't care about you, too.

But let's be practical.

Long distance is really hard,

and I've decided to take the job in New York.

You were right.

It's my passion and I'm ready to be challenged.

Who said anything about long distance?

What do you mean?

I hate being so far away from my family,

so I'm moving to the New York office,

while working on my art.

Kaley, you inspired me to dream again,

to want more.

And I want more with you.

What do you say?

I say...

I guess we're moving to New York.

♪ Jolly old St. Nicholas

♪ Lean your ear this way

♪ Don't you tell a single soul ♪

♪ What I'm going to say

♪ Christmas Eve is coming soon ♪

♪ Now, you dear old man

♪ Whisper what you'll bring to me ♪

♪ Tell me if you can

♪ Johnny wants a pair of skates ♪

♪ Suzie wants a sled

♪ Nellie wants a picture book

♪ Yellow, blue and red

♪ Now I think I'll leave to you ♪

♪ What to give the rest

♪ Choose for me, dear Santa Claus ♪

♪ What you think is best