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[Christmas Music]

[Christmas Music]

[Christmas Music]

Jack,

raccoons got in the garbage again last night.

See, someone likes your mother's tiramisu.

Yeah, don't blame me.

David was on trash duty last night.

David... kiddo, you have to clean up the raccoon stuff.

I can't go outside now, I'd be a sitting duck.

Can I clean it up when I get back?

Honey, we've only lived here for three months.

It's too soon to ruin the neighbourhood.

Mom, David took my igneous rocks for the science fair.

I need them to weigh down my decoy!

Oh great, okay now my lunch meeting

is now a breakfast meeting at the office.

So, Fletcher family double time!

What am I...

Okay, Greek salad in the back next to the ketchup

and get something for your brother.

I gotta be in court in 40 minutes.

Where's Steffie?

Steffie?

Oh... where is Steffie?

Where is Steffie?

Hi sweetheart.

You're all dressed up and ready to go,

what are you up to?

Queen Esmeralda and King Wallace have gone to war

and their armies have slaughtered thousands.

Great imagination, Steffie.

Okay!

I've got tiramisu on my shoes!

He's out there, I know it.

Okay?

Now while he's reloading

I'm making a break for the car.

[Overlapping conversation]

...so I can't be late.

Okay, all right...

I'm gonna take Anna and oh...

I put us down for three boxes of Christmas cards

from David's scout troupe.

We just finished Thanksgiving.

It's December 16th!

Things kind of got away from us.

Christmas?

A crass commercialization of a former pagan winter festival.

Anna, lose the cynicism...

little ears can hear you.

Have a good day.

Bye honey.

Come on Steff, let's go.

See you.

Okay, seatbelts on.

[car horn]

Hi everybody!

Hiya darling, I was just about to send out a search party.

Fortunately our Russian friend here is a fan of good beluga.

I am sorry that I'm late.

Let's get started.

Maya, meet Boris Tartakov,

the gentleman who gave the fragrance world Siberia.

Pleasure.

And Maya you are?

Nadine's VP of new business development.

I poached Maya from the majors a few months ago,

she's gonna take us from boutique to top-tier.

We love Siberia and you've had so much success in Europe...

Yup.

But the biggest returns are here in North America

and I'm sure you're being wooed by all the New York companies,

but you'll be just 1 of 50 brands in their portfolio.

But here at Nadine Cosmetics, you will have our full focus.

You will be the centerpiece of our family.

I like idea.

Family.

But...

I need details.

I must know you understand

what it takes to make Siberia...

stand out!

Huh?

Exactly, which is why I'm finalizing

our proposed marketing plan.

And if it all meets with your approval,

we can have this deal wrapped up by Christmas.

I have great curiosity for American Christmas!

[sings] Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle and snow.

I've rented Aspen for holiday season.

Oh, a place there?

No, no... Aspen.

Oh... sounds cozy.

How bout you Maya?

Oh, nothing big, just a family get-together.

I always thought American Christmas was big celebration.

What is going on?

Maya has a reputation for delivering... big!

Every Christmas Eve we have a giant party...

music, dancing, champagne...

All kinds of people.

It gets bigger and bigger every year.

Okay, big American Christmas celebration!

Your invitation is most kind.

What?

I look forward to it.

Ladies...

my first American Christmas party.

I look forward to it too.

I know it's the holidays but I want heads down on this.

I'd like you to find a Christmas bonus in your stocking

as opposed to a lump of coal.

I'm late for my seaweed wrap.

Ugh!

What a day.

The fragrance industry seems dainty

but really it's just dog eat good-smelling dog.

Yeah, well you know what?

The city doubled my caseload today and get this...

I am defending a mall Santa accused of shoplifting.

He tried escaping through an airshaft

during a bathroom break today.

All right, airshaft...

chimney.

He's Santa, he got confused.

You know what?

I like that, I think I'll use it.

You've got dinner, right?

What?

Oh, tonight was your night.

Okay, then we're having uh...

leftover Thai.

[bell]

Kids, dinner!

Mushy pad Thai?

Does anyone know the MSG content in this?

I've got a paper to write and I need a clear head.

Okay...

So, Chad walked by me in Bio today...

Honey, are you eating with us?

Um, no I think I'm going to eat in my room.

Okay, okay.

Did you realize those two are related to each other?

You're not gonna eat with us?

King Wallace is going to be executed tomorrow

so Esmeralda prefers to eat alone.

Okay...

Don't worry, she just needs time to adjust to the move.

Doctor Anton says the best thing is

to just let it all work itself out.

All right.

Oh boy, what a day.

And hon?

It's gonna get worse.

I was talking to my parents today

and they're coming for Christmas.

No!

I thought that after I "accidentally" broke the vase

that your mother sent we were sort of free and clear.

Yeah, well I guess you were forgiven.

All right, so that's your parents plus our 5,

plus once my mother finds out that your mother is coming...

And cousin Jimmy.

No!

That sponge?

Oh come on, honey his kids are in that scared straight camp,

he's gonna be all by himself.

All right, so that's 9 people for Christmas.

And I think we were at your sisters last year, weren't we?

Oh... you don't think she wants to come, do you?

All right, I'll send her a text.

And when we were at the lake this summer,

cousin Yolanda said she might be showing up.

No, she's never gonna find someone to take care

of all those cats.

[laughs]

Well, you know either way it's gonna be a full house

for Christmas.

Well actually it's gonna be a little bit fuller

because today I accidentally invited my new client

to a huge party that we're having Christmas Eve.

Ooh, it'll be so fun.

You pleading insanity?

Nadine was putting the heat on so I sort of improvised,

but don't worry...

I can handle it.

Oh!

You can handle it?

Superwoman, I have a feeling that we are taking on too much.

I mean, we're gonna be up to our eyeballs in relatives

in a few days.

Then why are you making your afraid face?

I can handle it.

Okay, tomorrow Steffie's at Josephine's until 4:30,

David has a guitar lesson and Anna's at skating.

So as long as the cloning machine's working

and we can be in three different places at the same time,

we're golden!

Do you remember the last time we hosted a big family Christmas?

Yeah...

Do you remember the picky eating

and the second-guessing our parenting

and Jimmy at the strip club?

Really, what's the point in worrying?

In fact, I have just the solution to de-stress.

Honey?

Don't take this the wrong way

but I have 10,000 women's lipsticks on my mind, okay?

Love you.

Your birthday's in nine months,

we'll do it then. Okay?

Okay.

[telephone ringing]

Hey sexy.

Wanna run away for Christmas?

Hon, I got it.

The solution to our Christmas problem.

See, I ran into Tom at Judge Harper's office

and he told me something that could possibly save our lives.

The name of a good family therapist?

No, no... better than that.

Apparently there's a specialist

who works as a Christmas consultant

and you hire him to oversee...

everything about the holidays.

I mean the decorating, the planning of the meals,

the Christmas songs, the tree...

all of it.

And you know what?

He got it done under budget and on time.

Really?

I will send you the link.

Check it out.

Okay, hold on.

I don't know honey,

I mean do you really think we need this guy?

Honey, we haven't even started buying gifts,

we haven't got a tree, we haven't begun to do

the million and one things we have to do

to make the holiday happen.

[beep] Maya, the Russians are on 3,

Nadine's having a meltdown and the shredder caught on fire.

When can we meet him?

Now remember honey, game face.

We wanna keep the price down.

Right, and we are hiring him,

not the other way around.

Yes.

Oh, maybe that's him.

No.

I just waved at a stranger.

What about this guy?

Hope not.

Nope.

Hyväa joulua!

Glaedelig jul!

I'm sorry?

That means Merry Christmas in Finnish and Danish.

Would you like to hear Russian?

Well you must be Owen,

I'm Maya and this is my husband Jack.

Great to meet you.

I must tell you, I love people who love Christmas

as much as I do.

And I promise, you will not regret hiring me

as a Christmas consultant.

It will be the best decision you have ever made.

Thinking about hiring a Christmas consultant.

Well, the holiday is right around the corner.

The big day, Christmas day, is coming.

What is it exactly that you do?

Well, for starters...

I help you pick your menu,

of all your yuletide favourites.

So you also help with the food?

Then, I also help you find the perfect gift.

So you're like a personal shopper?

Better!

I optimize your holiday season

to maximize your Christmas fun and togetherness.

Could you give us some specifics please?

Absolutely.

With me you get the whole package.

So, let me show you.

All right, now...

this house isn't organized so the elves are grumpy.

Hey, that's our house!

I emailed him a picture, honey.

So the elves...

They're overwhelmed with work and dealing with relatives.

And what they don't realize is they need someone like me

to help them organize

all the things that make Christmas, Christmas.

Now, this family has time to enjoy each other's company

without the stress of organizing everything themselves.

See, we could be those elves.

Remember honey, we're still on the fence.

Do you have any references?

Umm... references?

Thank you.

That's very impressive but why are you still available?

Usually I'm booked up a year in advance

but the family that hired me this year

just relocated to Sweden.

So, I'm all yours.

And this is all you do?

You just plan Christmases all year long?

No, I do weddings, bar mitzvahs...

but Christmas is where my heart is.

Christmas is a year round proposition.

Whoa!

Are those your prices?

Yes.

But I guarantee you,

if you hire me you'll end up saving money.

Now, I only have one restriction...

I cannot work on Christmas day.

I spend Christmas day with my family.

But up until 12 o'clock on Christmas Eve,

I will do everything that you otherwise worry about.

My sole purpose in the next week

is to make the Fletcher family Christmas

the best Christmas you've ever had!

Will you excuse us for just one second please?

Yes.

Okay I admit it, I like him...

Did you see the prices he charges?

We're still under water on the mortgage

and I'm on probation with Nadine.

You know what?

He'll free up time for our family to be together

and he'll help us survive our jobs.

All right, that is a good point but still...

Oh, from my sister.

[Gasp]

She would love to come?

So Owen, surely your price is negotiable...

Sorry, you have no idea how many elves I have to pay.

[telephone ringing]

Excuse me.

Nadine?

Oh... Tartakov's so looking forward

to our huge Christmas party!

Well that's great.

All right...

Where do I sign?

Let the celebration begin!

[singing] Joy to the world, the Lord has come...

Is singing included?

[Humming]

Hi Owen.

Is that him?

You betcha, he could be the answer to all our prayers.

Hello Fletcher family!

Kids, this is the gentleman I was talking to you about.

Owen, these are my kids.

No need for introductions!

I have done my homework.

You must be David.

Hello brother, gimme a pound.

Excuse me?

Gimme a pound.

Oh, and you must be Steffie.

Steffie!

Now my Steffie's a little shy,

don't take it personally.

Oh hi Steffie,

is Christmas your favourite this time of year too?

[chuckle]

Looks like we got the right guy!

This guy is a total ass-clown.

[beeping]

Oh! Humbug!

Humbug detector!

Oh!

It's off the scale!

It's off the scale pointing right at you David.

Humbug, humbug.

Whoa!

Whoa.

David, what is this?

What is this?

Whoa!

Wow!

Wow, Owen.

That was really good!

You gotta get those kids right off the bat or you're sunk.

Oh... you must be Anna.

Now tell me, you don't like Christmas

like the rest of them?

Oh no!

No, I'm thrilled to participate

in this hollow charade of unbridled consumerism.

I agree!

Christmas isn't about mere purchases,

crass commercialization...

although I am a sucker for a reindeer chia pet.

They're so lovey, their little furry eyes.

I tell you what, I'll make you a deal.

You cut me some slack...

Two tickets to stars on ice.

What do you say?

A deal?

I can't wait.

Okay, all right!

All right, any questions?

Suggestions?

Comments?

Is there a Santa and does he sleep

in the same bedroom as Mrs. Clause?

Oh, whoo!

Didn't see that one coming.

All right, this will do nicely.

A perfect canvas

for a perfect Christmas classic.

I have never seen Steffie take to someone that quickly.

I mean, she's normally so shy.

I have to admit, I'm impressed.

Yeah, and I think it's only gonna get better.

This Christmas is gonna be a breeze.

Anyway, I gotta get down to the office

and pick up that mall Santa deposition.

Okay, I'm gonna get some work done.

I'll see ya later.

Carlos, get in here!

I need to send Maya a text.

Settle!

Ugh...

find out where Maya is with the marketing plan.

And you know this is a little too rough

and I'm smelling that these cucumbers are not organic.

[bells]

Here ye!

Here ye!

Christmas assembly!

Okay, I'll be right there.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Okay kids, on the stairs.

Christmas assembly is for everyone.

Okay!

Okay, I don't wanna start off on the wrong foot.

All right elves,

we are here to create a superlative Christmas,

one for the record books.

First of all, we have to throw a kick-ass party

on Christmas Eve for your mom.

Tomorrow we have an outdoor screening of

"Miracle on 34th Street"

and then at 09:00, a candy cane tasting contest.

I also have some fantastic ideas for a Christmas pageant

that will knock your socks off.

Now, we work together as a team.

You follow this minute-by-minute itinerary

right down to the last second for the next few days of fun.

And we will have fun!

Won't we?

Yeah...

I can't hear you!

Yes.

We will have fun!

Yeah.

Oh, what is that?

No texting insubordinate elf!

Insubordinate elf!

No texting!

Oh, what the heck, holiday goodies for all!

Ho ho!

Ho ho!

Ho ho!

Where did you come up with that?

Oh, I saw it on the Christmas channel.

There's a Christmas channel?

In my head, 24/7.

Okay, we have one very important thing to do

to kick Christmas off right.

Crucial actually.

You know what that is?

Anyone?

Uh... hang wreaths?

No.

Put up the Christmas light?

No!

To find the ideal tree and this is the perfect tree.

Trunk circumference, 20 inches.

Height, 9 feet 4 inches.

This is the golden ratio!

Now, we work together as a team, we win.

Got it?

(All): Sir, yes sir.

I can't hear you!

(Louder): Sir, yes sir!

Okay.

You're gonna come pick the tree, right Mommy?

Of course I am, I've picked the family tree

the last five years.

I'm not gonna miss my favourite part of Christmas.

Okay troops...

Operation Blitzen, commence.

Let's go!

♪ In a one horse open sleigh, ♪

♪ o'er the fields we go,

♪ laughing all the way.

Come on Anna, remember our deal?

♪ Bells on bobtails ring...

You ever try putting bells on bobtails?

This is highly embarrassing.

♪ Making spirits bright!

Hey gang, let's go!

♪ Oh what fun to laugh and sing a sleighing song tonight! ♪

Okay now, selecting the right tree

is the most crucial event in determining

how the Christmas season goes.

Everything stems from the tree.

So, don't look at this as a chore

but look at this as an adventure and that we are a team.

All right, what are these for?

Ear-mics, Mom.

If we are going to find the worlds best,

most perfect tree...

then here is what we gotta do.

And break!

Break.

Maya...

visual contact.

Incoming pinecone!

Ow!

Maya, go long!

All right elves, bring up the rear.

Bring up the rear.

Okay, trunk 12 inches and height 72 and width 30.

Too top heavy, won't hold the star.

Anna, report.

Trunk 19, height 74, width 62?

Too squat.

Reaching presents will be like an obstacle course

in a cactus field.

Bogie at 12 o'clock!

Remember what we practiced.

Go!

[Screaming] Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

Owen, I found a great tree.

Quadrant 5, quadrant 5... stay on your mission,

stay on your mission.

No, I'm serious.

A great tree!

Your mom's gone rogue!

Stay on your mission Maya.

Owen, don't be ridiculous.

I'm sorry, that's mine.

Kids!

Owen!

Help!

Oh, that is mine!

Mine!

Mine!

Mine!

Kids, help!

Owen!

Hello?

Wait... wait a minute.

Height... excellent!

Width... perfect!

Needle concentration 98 percent!

It's like a roller derby back there.

Somebody hit me and then somebody else bit me and...

wow!

Mommy, we got the best tree on the lot!

Hold on, Sweetheart, hold that thought

Hello?

Darling, there you are.

I've been looking for you all morning!

How's your marketing plan coming?

It's coming along really well.

I think we've found the bestest tree ever!

Hmm...

sounds like what's coming along great is a tree.

Let's take it home!

Maya... I'm counting on you.

[Laughing]

It's going really well.

Yes Nadine, 100 percent.

Yes.

Okay, wait for me!

Where is she going?

Hey!

Hey, Maya...

Did you just hang up the phone?

Whoa, nice tree.

Oh man, you've got a great eye.

I think this is your best yet.

Owen picked it.

Oh... well I guess nobody out does the master.

Hon, the point is Owen is helping

which leaves more time for us.

Grandma and Grandpa called, they're almost here.

Here we go.

Here we go.

Remember, Owen is just a friend of the family

who's staying for the holidays.

I got it.

Why is it okay to lie about that

but when I lied about breaking the lamp it was wrong?

Darling, we're not lying.

It's just that your grandparents are elderly

and we don't want to confuse them.

And if your mother finds out that we hired someone

to help with my Christmas,

you're gonna get caught right in the crossfire.

Nothing better than being caught

in between my wife and my mother.

I smell family tension.

Always good for a little family snowball fight!

Very childish!

All right, that's it.

[laughter]

[laughter]

Grandma, you got pine needles on your face!

Frank, Judy...

I am so sorry.

We were having a snowball fight.

Don't worry hon, Mom and Dad know it was an accident.

Yeah, like the Kennedy assassination.

Judy, let's head home while it's still light.

Whoa, before you hit the road...

there's nothing like a hot toddy to get the juices going.

You have to try this Judy.

You don't mind if I call you Judy, do you?

Who is this character?

This is Owen, he's a dear friend of ours

and he'll be spending the holidays with us.

What is that?

Made from an old family recipe,

it helps smooth out the rough edges.

So, cold car or warm drink?

Oh!

I saw by your bumper sticker Frank,

that you're a Seahawk fan.

Do you happen to remember the former defensive end

that was born on Christmas Day?

Marcus Trufant!

Boy, this guy really knows his sports trivia.

Well Judy, staying or going?

[doorbell]

Hi!

Ah, Peggy!

Maya, it is so great to see you.

Oh you too.

Looks like you're finally moving up in the world little sis.

I'm older than you.

I always have been, I always will be.

Hi!

Hi sweetie!

Peggy!

Hi.

You look wonderful.

Oh, thank you.

How many marathons did you run this year?

Oh, 5.

But with all the charity work

I do in church I had to miss the 6th.

Oh, how does she do it?

I don't know, maybe is the six digit alimony check

she gets every month.

[doorbell]

Bathroom express coming through!

Hi Mom.

This train's not gonna stop 'til toilet station.

Oh sweetie pie, this house is huge!

Hi Peggy.

They certainly didn't splurge on the décor.

Okay, I skimp on one anniversary present for your parents

and I'm the cheapskate of the family for the rest of my life!

Hey Jimmy!

Jacky boy!

You son of a gun.

How are you?

Oh, come here!

How you doing?

You know I just got laid off from the call center.

Can you believe it?

Outsourced to India.

How's that for gratitude, huh?

Maya...

Where is your sister?

There she is... Peggy!

How are ya?

Good to see ya!

Judy... happy holidays.

Oh same to you, Merry Christmas.

That's an interesting scarf.

Versace?

Hors d'oeuvre, anyone?

Maya's got her guests serving.

Oh, you relax Owen.

I'll do that.

Oh no, no, no.

I insist.

No Owen, I'll do it.

I'll do it.

No, I insist!

Owen!

Well let's hope her parenting has improved

more than her manners.

Oh look!

There's our sweet little Steffie.

Oh, Steffie!

Don't you look like a little princess

in your pretty plaid dress all red and purple.

And your crown!

What have you got to say for yourself?

Someday everyone here is gonna die.

You... you... and yeah, you.

Who wants to make snow angels?

[Laughing]

They love the new office.

Oh, your parents!

I think they wish you'd married Superwoman.

I thought I did.

Listen, won't you forget about my parents

and relax!

You know you don't have to take control this year.

What's that supposed to mean?

Uh, well you know we hired Owen to make life easier

so let's let him make life easier.

All right, well at least Owen has everyone distracted.

Oh... did you see the look on my mother's face

when Steffie said that?

I know... what is with that girl?

I don't know.

Ever since we moved here

she's been living in some kind of fantasy world.

Ugh, okay I have a conference call which starts in...

oh!

5 minutes ago!

Hey Mom!

A truck just dumped a whole bunch of Christmas decorations

in the driveway.

Everyone out front!

It's decorating time!

Okay, I'll be right there!

Nadine you have a call from Maya.

Oh, I need this.

Hi Nadine?

I'm so sorry I missed the call.

I'm getting the distinct impression that your family

is your only priority now.

Would somebody turn that racket down?

It sounds like an orca's passing a kidney stone.

I'll get it right away.

Now Maya,

am I going to regret bringing you

on or are you going to give this client the attention he needs?

No!

I mean, yes!

No, no, yes I mean of course,

I'm on top of it.

Could you just tell me what I missed?

Could you fill me in?

Hey, Anna.

[Screams]

David!

Christmas activity number 1.

Here's the drill...

we all follow this blueprint,

we work together and can make the best decorations ever!

Yeah, I think I'd rather have a bruiskey.

In these shoes?

You two are on reindeer duty.

I'm not working with her!

Sally come on, you have an amazing sense of colour

and Judy you are ultra-organized.

I've seen your luggage.

David!

What the heck?

Hey kids, cut it out!

And you two are rigging a snowman.

I'm not working with him.

You may not realize it by now

but you are very lucky to have each other.

So you are rigging a snowman

or you'll spend the rest of the day locked outside!

You can't do that!

Your parents have granted me sweeping powers

that make Guantanamo Bay look like Disneyland!

Got it?

[Laughing]

Come on, let's go!

Everybody grab some garland.

Grab a screwdriver, grab a candy cane.

Let's get going here!

I got it.

Okay folks, looking good!

Jimbo, Jimbo, Jimbo...

this is the North Pole, you are heading south.

Put it up over there!

Frank, secure that figurine.

Jack, help him out.

Okay, people let's go!

Let's go! Let's go!

Double time.

I'm not getting any younger here!

Come on, hop to, hop to.

Ladies, ladies,

those reindeer are way too close to each other.

They're supposed to be pulling a sleigh,

not smelling each others hineys!

That one's supposed to be in the front.

David, you concentrate on the snowman!

And what is this?

What is this, yoga class?

We are not praying, we are decorating, decorating!!!

Let's go folks, let's go!

Okay, okay...

everyone just turn around.

No peeking.

And no looking!

No looking.

No looking.

No looking.

Okay now...

you all did a terrific job.

On three, I want you to turn around

and see what the Christmas spirit is really like.

One... two... three!

Wow!

Pretty freaking sweet.

This is way better than last year, Owen.

And not bad for two old broads.

Boo-ya!

Christmas brings people together.

Okay, I'm here!

What did I miss?

Oh... you're already done?

How in the heck did you come up with something like this?

Every Christmas morning my wife and I would go down

to the department stores and look in the windows

at the amazing Christmas displays.

This is just my way of trying to recreate

that Christmas feeling.

Aww!

We still go, it's our favourite part of Christmas!

How sweet!

Well, I wanted to help with some of the decorations.

I mean, first of all the lights are...

adequate.

And there isn't even a wreath on the door.

How about this one?

Mom... we're done.

Who wants to play pin the tail on the reindeer?

Yeah!

Pin the tail on the reindeer!

Come on, let's go.

Wait a minute...

where'd you get that sweater?

I borrowed it from Owen, it's snuggly.

Et tu, Jack?

Oh, come on!

Are you all right?

Fine, Owen I'm fine.

I'm gonna turn that frown upside down.

I'm not frowning.

Race you to the door.

Okay!

Come on!

You win!

Ta da!!!

You missed dessert.

Are you hungry?

Oh, no thanks.

I love this picture.

Look at this!

Look, Anna's actually smiling.

You know, I wanna enjoy Christmas too,

I wanna have some fun.

I don't wanna be stuck in here working.

I don't know if you realize it

but everyone wants it for you.

[cell ringing]

Wonder who it'll be.

Oh, guess who!

Hi, Nadine.

[Muffled talking]

That's a great idea.

Great idea.

I'm counting on you!

Good morning Fletcher family!

Only a few days left til Christmas

so today I'll be helping each one of you find

the perfect gift for each other.

Um, Owen?

Why do you need to be on TV when we're all in the same room?

Research shows that children pay 93 percent more attention

to anything they see on television.

Besides, I always thought I'd make a good actor.

This just in!

Where's the rest of the menagerie?

Oh, I sent Jack and the entire gang on an eggnog haul,

they won't be back til 5.

So, you're in luck

because today we start picking out the presents!

Now that means you start getting in touch

with your secret Santa, your repressed reindeer,

your inner elf.

My inner elf needs to keep her job at the workshop

or it's gonna be a cold, cold winter.

Owen?

You're picking out our Christmas presents,

Santa's supposed to choose what we get.

Yes!

Christmas giant...

Steffie,

Santa is such a busy fellow

that sometimes even he needs a little help.

As a matter of fact,

we all get busy so sometimes we all need a little help.

Okay elves, we're heading out!

We made our list...

[In unison] We checked it twice.

We know who's naughty or nice so let's go!

Stay hydrated, stay focused, work together and we win!

[Whistling Christmas tune]

Come on, Mom!

Maya, I am so glad we have this alone time together.

Now, your job is to relax so I'm going to hang onto this

until we find out what the perfect gift is for Jack.

Owen, you're too much.

Now, I need a little more background information.

How did you two meet?

Sophomore year I helped him pass economics

and he helped me almost fail ballroom dancing

and we've been together ever since.

Aww... so what did you get him last year

that made him feel so special?

A shoetree.

A what?

You know what?

His closet was a total disaster zone.

Well don't go Grinch on me here,

I'm just trying to help.

That's why you're going to get Jack dancing lessons this year

for the two of you.

You two deserve to kick up your heels!

Well, married life with three kids

isn't always a cakewalk.

Do you have kids?

4-year-old Sammy and 2 year old Roxy.

Nothing beats having a family, huh?

Hey!

Looks like we're almost done with shopping, huh?

Great!

Okay, let's get going.

Look David, boxing gloves!

Maybe you ought to use those on Patrick.

Who's Patrick?

The bully from next door.

He stole David's sled last week.

Patrick stole your sled?

Honey, you love that sled.

Why didn't you tell me?

Look Mom, when you get busy

you're not that easy to talk to.

Okay?

I'm plenty easy to talk to!

Mom, you're like screaming.

I'm not screaming.

Mom, you're...

Excuse me.

Yelling at like a million decibels.

Maya, that's the boy that she likes.

Yes I know, Fred.

Chad, Mom!

His name is Chad.

Oh... okay, all right.

Hi Chad!

Mom!

Oh

uh... every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings.

Yeah, well every time that phone rings

I get a stomachache, so...

Nope, no I'm doing this for your own good!

No!

This is possibly the greatest humiliation

one individual has ever suffered.

Give me my phone!

Oh great, so now I'm the world's worst mother.

Can I please have my...

♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. ♪

Give me my phone!

I reprogrammed the ringer.

Oh, great...

What?

Someone leaked about the merger,

Nadine's called a teleconference.

All right, we've gotta go.

Stupid garland.

Stupid teleconference.

Who snipped snowflakes out of my marketing plan?

Maya, darling...

we can see you.

Hello.

So glad to see you're finally with us.

Well my dears, we're in crisis mode.

Now that word has leaked,

it's time that we finalize this deal

before the Park Avenue piranhas come swarming in

and outbid us.

Now, I'm hopping on a plane to Aspen to meet with Boris

and keep him under wraps.

Do you think that's absolutely necessary?

I think the key at this point is to project focus, stability.

Ta da!

I am on the phone.

The wolves are circling and you're playing dress up?

Get out!

Sorry.

I need your total focus here.

Okay, your marketing plan

needs to be in Tartakov's hands yesterday

if he's gonna sign the contract at

your party Christmas Eve

and have this acquisition go through.

Absolutely, I'm on top of it.

You can rest assured with total confidence

that I can handle anything and everything.

No!

Did she just hang up on me?

Did she?

Owen!

Who knew you couldn't plug 14 extensions into one outlet.

Sorry.

Maya, you're on my yarn.

And I could use a refill.

This was Chablis, dear.

Did you know that Owen has done your baking for you?

Do you want bread-maker Maya or breadwinner Maya?

Because you can't always get both of me at the same time.

Candy cane martinis coming down the chimney!

The fruitcakes are in the oven.

You got it!

Woo hoo!

I need somewhere quiet to work.

Is anybody in the bedroom?

Your sister's doing yoga in the bedroom.

Oh yeah, you don't get a butt that tight

without a little effort.

He's just complimenting your genes, honey.

More like her jeans.

I need somewhere to work.

What am I supposed to do, go to the car?

Oh no, afraid not.

I sent your kid out on a beer run.

Anna?

She's 15!

She's got a Learner's Permit.

And no smoking in the house!

Oh, sorry.

That's probably her now.

[alarm wailing in distance]

[Screaming]

Fire!

Out of the way.

Out of the way!

I got it.

It's okay, I'm all right.

Maya looks okay too.

My sales projections!

Holiday meltdown, aisle 2!

All right, I've seen this happen before.

No one panic, no one panic.

Try to relax.

I think we need a Santa-vention.

I am going to shove your partridge

right up your pear tree!

You look like you could use a little time alone.

Frank!

Peggy!

Sally! Judy!

Guess what?

I got tickets to the Nutcracker.

And for you, coupons to the North Pole.

The strip club on Route 80?

Kids!

We're going caroling.

Great!

There you go.

First my mom totally embarrasses me in front of Chad

and now I get to humiliate myself

in front of the neighbours?

Ha! Great!

Until you've tried caroling you've not fully embraced

the Christmas spirit.

Everyone go to page 1 in your songbooks

and the first place we're heading is the Lowenstein's.

Uh, you think the Lowenstein's might want something other than

Jesus Christ, Superstar?

Lowenstein's...

Jesus Christ Superstar.

Good use of your holiday noggin.

How about the dradle song?

Fletcher's caroling, please.

It's the Hastings.

Let's go home.

What, are you afraid of a little competition?

Break for the Millers!

Come on.

Hurry up! Hurry Up!!

Anna get the doorbell!

Get the doorbell!

[doorbell]

Line up, line up.

Look sweet, look sweet.

Smile. Smile.

And okay...

"The Twelve Days of Christmas."

One... two... three...

♪ Oh come all ye faithful,

♪ One the first day of Christmas, ♪

♪ my true love gave to me

♪ a partridge in a pear tree. ♪

♪ On the second day of Christmas, ♪

♪ my true love gave to me two turtle doves ♪

♪ and a partridge in a pear tree. ♪

Henry, get in here your dinner's cold!

On the third day of... Christmas...

Could we go home now?

Please?

Just like that?

Did Washington wanna go home at Valley Forge?

Did MacArthur wanna go home at Manila?

Well actually he did... but did he stay?

Did he? Did he?

I'm gonna guess no.

Come on, now!

Who will stay with me in honour

of defending the Fletcher family pride?

Who? Who? Who?

I will!

Thank you, Steffie.

Now look at me...

aren't you all shamed by the spirit

of this little 6 year old?

Not really.

Okay.

Who else is willing to sing in the holidays with me

and kick the Hastings' sorry little butts?

Who? Who? Who?

Whip our butts, are you kidding?

You guys sound like a bunch of dying cats!

Oh well, we love cats.

Especially when they're dying.

Yeah, you suck!

I'm in.

You know what, me too.

Let's do this!

Good king Wenceslas,

one... two... three...

♪ Good king Wenceslas

♪ looked out on the feast of Stephen. ♪

♪ When the snow lay round about, ♪

♪ deep and crisp and even.

Louder!

[Singing overlapping]

Joy to the world!

♪ Joy to the world,

♪ the Lord has come.

♪ Let Earth receive her king! ♪

[singing overlapping]

Always be prepared...

the secret of Christmas.

♪ Deck the halls with boughs of holly, ♪

♪ fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la. ♪

Silent night!

♪ Silent night, holy night, all is calm, ♪

♪ all is bright.

♪ Round yon virgin mother and child, ♪

♪ holy infant so tender and mild. ♪

♪ Sleep in heavenly peace... ♪

Here we go!

♪ Sleep in heavenly peace. ♪

♪ Sleep in heavenly peace!!!!!!!!!!!!! ♪

[glass breaking]

What the...

[alarm wailing]

Merry Christmas Hastings!

[alarm wailing]

Oh!!!!!!!!!!!

Well honey, I guess that's what's insurance is for.

Somehow I don't think aggressive caroling is covered.

What's a little collateral damage

in the battle for holiday fun?

Did you hear us?

I can't believe you got David and Anna caroling.

I mean, that's something I thought I'd never see.

Are you two ready for your special treat?

No, I can't.

I've been trying to download the marketing data

but someone maxed out the wireless

streaming every Christmas movie ever made.

Well, now you got some free time.

I mean, don't you think it'll be productive

to take a breather,

spend some time with your uh... special fella?

What do you say Maya?

What do you say?

You know what?

Yes.

I'm not gonna miss Christmas just because of all this.

Good!

I wonder what the demented elf has in store for us.

[chuckles]

What is this?

Get ready for the ride of your life.

All aboard for the romantic moonlight sleigh ride.

Oh, this is interesting.

Come on.

Alrighty.

Give me a moment and... voila!

Wow!

What's Christmas without a little snuggle time?

Owen, I have to admit...

this is really thoughtful of you.

Proposed to my Mrs. on a sleigh ride, I did.

Pretty magical.

Looks like someone's getting along.

Oh... oops!

Aloha.

Oops, sorry... wrong button.

[small laugh]

Sorry things have been crazy lately.

No, I'm sorry.

I'm just glad we have a few minutes to unwind a little.

Well you know we're almost through.

I don't wanna get through Christmas,

I wanna enjoy it!

Okay, so let's enjoy it.

All right.

Owen, give me the blanket.

Thank you, sir.

Enjoy!

♪ On the first day of Christmas... ♪

♪ my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree. ♪

♪ On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me ♪

You know I still have a few moves

♪ ...three french hens and a partridge in a pear tree. ♪

Oh, what's this on your cheek?

It's an eyelash?

Oh!

[cell ringing]

♪ Someone's got a cell phone, ♪

♪ that's a violation of the Geneva Convention ♪

♪ of romantic sleigh rides.

My deal is falling apart right now,

as we speak.

I just thought that we could spend a few minutes

together decompressing, that's all.

I don't have any time to decompress.

[cell phone ringing]

Hi Janey?

Oh they did...

Okay.

I will.

Women's Wear Daily picked up a story about the acquisition

and now I have to write a press release ASAP.

Well that's okay,

we've gotta set up for the pageant auditions anyway.

Great, you're disappointed.

Well I like to disappoint at least one person every day.

That's my life.

Actually Maya, I'm worried about you.

Couldn't we pretend there's a little divider here

like in a taxicab?

You guys got any beer in here?

[singing off-key] ♪ The first Noel,

♪ the angels did say...

I'm really sorry.

Yeah me too.

Yeah, I gotta go.

I wonder if it's too late to slip next door for Kwanza.

Things a little rocky on the home front?

Let me give you a little piece of free advice, Maya.

Communication.

Thank you Dr. Pill.

[singing out of tune]

Yeah, I could recommend a great therapist.

Goes by the name Dr. Jack Daniels.

You can tell him anything.

Thank you both so much but everything is great.

Well, not everything.

♪ Born is the king of Israel. ♪

Thank you, thank you that was fine.

Judy, uh... your delivery was a little tired,

your musicality was all over the place.

I'm sorry, I didn't like it...

I loved it!

You're in!

I'm in?

Frank, I'm in the pageant!

What do you have to do to be out?

Don't worry Maya, you're not left out of the pageant

and you don't even have to audition.

I have the perfect part for you.

All right, places everyone!

Now, when we perform at the Christmas Eve party,

I want to bring the house down.

For the record, I don't remember there being

any reindeer in the manger.

We all have our visions.

Okay.

Concentrate, get ready... and... action.

That night in the fields,

the shepherds were guarding their sheep.

All at once an angel came down to them.

I... um...

Yes?

Esmeralda wants to go to her magical palace.

She likes it better there.

Well that's okay Steffie.

Maybe you can go to your palace

and work on your lines with your mom.

Mom's too busy.

No sweetheart, Mommy will help you.

That's okay, Owen will teach me.

I'd love to.

Okay, that's lunch break.

I've called in for some pizza

so that gives us time to think about our characters

and motivation.

Honey, are you still upset about Brad?

Chad, Mom.

It's Chad.

Sweetheart, one day maybe a long, long time in the future,

you are going to meet a great guy.

A long, long time...

are you trying to utterly destroy my self-esteem?

No honey, what I mean to say is...

just one sec, I'll be right back.

Guess we'll never know.

Anna...

in a Charlie Brown Christmas,

does Lucy ever give up her pursuit of Schroeder?

Even when the chips are down?

Of course not.

You never know what's around the corner.

[doorbell]

Oh!

That must be the pizza I ordered.

Anna, why don't you get the door?

Okay...

Hey.

Uh, hi.

You ordered a couple of pizzas?

I...

Yes, yes... come in.

I'll take those.

Uh, that's 34 bucks.

The money is in an envelope in the top drawer.

One second...

this drawer is a mess.

You're in my Spanish class.

Anna...

Si si.

[Speaking Spanish]

Hey what's going on?

Here you go.

Uh... hey, there's two Thunderbirds tickets in here.

Oh, yeah right.

That's your tip.

Uh... front row seats to next Saturday night's hockey game,

compliments of Jack and Maya here.

Are you kidding?

Thanks Fletchers, I love hockey!

Uh... me too.

Well uh, wanna go with me?

I... mucho gracias.

De nada.

See you Saturday.

Thank you!

Thank you!

Well that's about as perfect a Christmas gift

as I've ever seen.

[chuckles]

What are you doing holed up in here?

Making fruitcakes.

At least I know I'm good at one thing...

Owen's are as hard as a rock!

Wasn't that something that just happened?

I mean, Anna's so happy

we're gonna have to scrape her off the ceiling.

Yeah, but I'm getting a little tired

of all of his grandstanding.

That's why we hired him, right?

I think it was a pretty classy thing he did,

giving us credit for the tickets.

Grandstanding!

Grandstanding!

Big fat grandstander.

You're too grumpy.

You know what?

You're gonna go in there and enjoy.

Go have a drink, come on.

Relax, I'm gonna clean up in here.

Go on.

Wee!

Anyone like a candy cane martini

or some soft, fresh fruitcake?

You had me at want.

David, what's wrong?

Nothing.

Honey!

Patrick took my sled again.

You told me you would tell me if this kept happening.

Maybe I can help in this situation.

I'm his mother!

I can handle this.

Can't stay inside all day, kid.

It's no use, nothing's going to change.

That guy is a classic bully, twice my size.

Do you remember in the Nutcracker,

the toy soldier challenges the mouse king to a duel,

even though the toy soldier is way smaller?

I mean, come on!

You're inventive, right?

You made that decoy.

I guess so.

I say it's time we go on the offensive.

Are you Patrick?

It depends...

That sled says David.

This is the sled my folks got.

It's pronounced Davide.

I think it's pronounced delinquent

and if you'll excuse me,

I'm gonna have a little chat with your folks over fruitcake.

Now, step aside.

They're not home, they're never home.

But I'll give that to them.

No!

I'll give it to them myself.

They're not here, understand?

Okay, let me just tell you.

My Pilates studio also teaches kickboxing!

Go on.

You're stronger than you look!

I might say the same thing about you!

Ha!

Merry Christmas.

Thanks for the sled.

We've got you surrounded!

This is your last chance Patrick,

to step aside and embrace non-violence!

Huh?

For starters, returning my sled!

David?

Hi Mom!

I'm trying a new approach, the Nutcracker offense!

All I want is the sled Patrick!

And my dignity!

Bite me.

You asked for it.

Lock and load!

Fire in the hole!

Fire in the hole!

Fire in the hole!

Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!

Yes!

That gives a whole new meaning to the term Nutcracker!

You got that right.

We did it!

We did it Mom, did you see?

Yes honey, how did you come up with that?

It was something Owen said...

I figured if the Nutcracker mouse king

got taken out with shoes,

I could use fruitcakes just as effectively.

And your patented double bungee really gave it some kick.

I'm proud of you kiddo.

Inside for games, come on!

Then outside for snowman building.

In honour of our hero David,

we're gonna make a snowman 10 feet tall!

Come on, Maya.

Owen, you're the best!

Erch!!!!

Just one more day, Maya.

Just one more day.

Look what Owen did!

Look what Owen did!

Owen... Owen... Owen...

Oh!

Ah!!!!

Hey, why don't you come in from the cold?

Come on.

Coming!

♪ In just one more day, Owen will be away. ♪

♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells, ♪

♪ jingle all the way.

♪ I don't want to sit and work, ♪

♪ I want to go and play.

Oh!

♪ Jingle...

No, no...

Maya, you look beautiful!

Exhausted but beautiful.

Well, I didn't sleep a wink.

But the weight of the world is off my shoulders

because I finished the marketing plan!

I even came up with the tagline.

Siberia, come in from the cold.

Nice!

I emailed it to Tartakov this morning

so it's out of my hands.

Is that fake mistletoe?

No, it's fresh mistletoe.

Owen had it flown in from Norway.

Wait... Steffie's not eating alone anymore?

I know, Esmeralda's joined the family.

Well hey sweetheart, it looks like you're not...

well, Esmeralda's not shy anymore.

It's like the Rudolph story.

How so?

Owen said that even if you don't like some place at first,

like the North Pole or a new neighbourhood,

things can change, like with Rudolph.

Now everyone fits in, even Esmeralda.

Wow!

Owen said that?

That's great...

Isn't that great?

No... I'm floating in a cloud of positive energy,

nothing can bring me down.

I'm under the mistletoe.

Owen, I've gotta give it to you.

This is an amazing party, Tartakov's gonna flip.

And I'm sorry if I've been...

stressed at times.

Oh, come on.

I hadn't noticed.

The kids have got a surprise planned,

you better stay tuned.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

And well done,

I was beginning to wonder if you could deliver.

Boris!

You've simply got to see this.

I am very much looking forward to American Christmas!

And market plan you sent over...

ay... very impressive.

Very impressive!

Looks like you've kept the wolves at bay.

Just keep the vodka flowing and let's get Tartakov's signature

on that acquisition contract.

Many, many things!

Very realistic.

Very well orchestrated.

Nadine, Mr. Tartakov... this is my husband Jack.

How do you do?

Nice to meet you.

Pleasure to meet you.

Ha, ha, ha!!!

He goes to the gym...

Thank you very much for allowing me to share

in your Christmas festival.

Very much enjoyable.

We're so glad you could you could be here Mr. Tartakov!

Please... Boris.

Boris.

Boris.

Excuse me, would you like a drink?

Is this standard Russian vodka?

It certainly is sir.

Made with chips from real glacier ice.

This is my favourite.

Most impressive evening.

Most impressive evening!

Boris, should we wrap up the paperwork

so we can open the champagne?

Da.

Uh, excuse me, excuse me.

Anna's going to say something.

Before we start the pageant,

we wanted to give a gift to someone

who's really gone a bit...

under appreciated this Christmas.

A person who has worked so hard and brought us together.

Though maybe we went a little crazy in the process.

Maybe so, maybe so.

But, someone who has delivered as special a Christmas

as we could ever remember.

One we will never forget.

Oh guys, really?

To Owen!

[Cheers and applause]

What?

Mom, we just wanted to thank Owen for all he's done.

Uh... wow.

Okay, well...

Owen, yes!

Thank you.

As mother of the Fletcher family, I thank you.

Uh... you're welcome.

Yes, thank you.

Thank you for decorating our house so brightly

that the airport called to complain

that we're actually distracting planes.

Oh, and thank you for playing matchmaker with my daughter

because apparently I failed with that too.

And thank you for showing me up in front of my son

and probably getting me sued for assault by fruitcakes

in the process.

That's enough...

Maya!

No, no, no that's okay.

Holidays wouldn't be the same

without a little family squabble right?

[chuckles]

I mean all of my other clients say that.

Clients?

No, I... I mean...

No, it's fine!

Let's get it all out in the open.

Peggy, do you know why he said that?

Uh, Maya... let's...

No.

He said that because we hired Owen.

He's not an old friend, he's a Christmas consultant

and we hired him to give us a really great Christmas.

You handed over the keys to Christmas?

This one's going on YouTube.

You outsourced our holiday?

Yes! Because guess what?

I can't always be the perfect homemaker

and the perfect executive and a mother and a wife

at the same time.

I'm so sorry!

Christmas pageant,

I do not know this story.

Very realistic.

Go, go!

Mom, please...

shut up, okay?

I'd wash that child's mouth out with soap.

Can you please keep your child rearing suggestions

to yourself!

She's only trying to help.

Don't speak!

Oh, Maya...

you're a firecracker.

Who wants another round?

Another round of our whiskey?

You are the moochiest mooch that ever lived.

Mooch!

And you! Ugh!

Well thank you for nut balls and your fruitcakes

and your snowmen

and everything that you have done to keep me away

from my family and my home.

Mommy, leave Owen alone.

Calm down Maya, calm down.

You're trying to steal my family.

Oh!

Maya!

This is unacceptable.

You are finished!

Oh I am just getting started!

Maya we have guests and you are going loco.

Maya... Maya...

Whoa, they're throwing things!

No, stop! Stop!

Opa!

[Shouting] Owen!

I've one thing to say to you...

you're fired!

That's it!

American Christmas is crazy!

Boris, wait!

Wait!

Maya... I'll just have you know,

you needn't come in on Monday.

Or ever again.

Boris!

She's insane!

Frank, pack our bags!

I don't see what Jack sees in her.

Guys... wait!

[Screams]

I really screwed up big time.

That's a bit of an understatement.

Hey, but look at the bright side, huh?

We've got no more relatives here,

now we get some peace and quiet.

I'm so sorry Jack, I just snapped.

I thought the kids' special gift was for me.

They did have one and it was gonna be a topper.

I'm so embarrassed!

You know, I...

I get that your plate is full.

And even without Christmas, you're juggling so much.

But Maya, this was just...

Oh, the kids are gonna be so disappointed.

Hey guys.

Look, I know everything's terrible

but I promise we'll fix it

as soon as the stores are open tomorrow.

So I don't want you to think of it as no Christmas,

it's just a little delayed.

And I promise I will make it up to all of you, I...

I feel terrible.

Christmas is about being together as a family

and I just forgot that.

Mommy.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to us all.

We have a present for you!

You do?

Sure!

What is it?

Our finale from the Christmas pageant that never was.

That's our pennant to you, Mommy.

Places everyone!

Here we go, here we go.

♪

♪ Oh come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant... ♪

♪ Oh come ye, Oh come ye to Bethlehem. ♪

♪ Come and behold him, born the king of angels. ♪

♪ Oh come let us adore him,

♪ Oh come let us adore him,

♪ Oh come let us adore him,

♪ Christ the Lord!

♪

Hey, that was great!

Merry Christmas, Mom!

Merry Christmas.

Oh you guys, that was so good!

Owen's been rehearsing us every spare minute

for the last three days.

Owen...

well, seriously that was the best Christmas present ever!

I'm so lucky to have you guys.

I'm just glad we're all here together.

Well... well not everyone.

What are you doing?

The right thing.

[knocking]

Owen?

Owen's not there sweetie.

Oh, it's so empty in there.

Do you know if he and his wife and kids

went to a family dinner or something?

Oh honey, he doesn't have a wife.

She passed away five years ago,

never had any kids.

I only have one restriction,

I spend Christmas Day with my family.

Sammy, Roxy, quiet down or no Christmas treats.

Do you have kids?

4-year-old Sammy and 2 year old Roxy.

Nothing beats having a family, huh?

4-year-old Sammy and 2 year old Roxy?

Do you have any idea where he might've gone?

Sorry, I gotta go.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Every Christmas morning my wife and I

would go down to the department stores

and stare at the amazing window displays.

Owen?

What are you doing here?

Looking for you.

Come to finish me off?

Of course not.

Well that's good.

Look um, I am in a huge rush, I've gotta run.

We're going to the wife's parents this year.

Owen, I know.

I know about Lisa.

We really did come here every Christmas morning.

I didn't make that up.

Lisa loved this scene.

Christmas was her favourite holiday.

She knew how to make everyone around her happy.

Her love...

her warmth.

[teary] I just miss her so much.

Anyway, I really am sorry about last night.

Oh that?

You wrecked my house, cost me my job

and made the last week of my life a living hell?

You have no boundaries

and you have no idea when to quit.

Do you know what you are?

A failure.

A friend.

By any chance you get a head wound last night?

No, you just reminded me of how lucky I am.

I have a great family, amazing kids.

I have a wonderful life.

Well you see Maya,

I told you Christmas can change anything.

Christmas can solve anything!

Yes, it can Owen.

But you can't hide behind the pain of losing Lisa

and giving other people great Christmases.

Christmas was the time of the year we were most happy.

I just don't want those memories to fade.

They won't!

But Owen, you talk about Lisa's love and warmth...

do you know how much love and warmth

you brought my family this year?

You have to stop hiding in the past.

You have to open your eyes, you're in the present.

You're in my family's present...

and our future.

You're a member of our family now.

Come on.

Merry Christmas.

Owen?!

Hey!

I knew you'd come back, I knew it!!!!

Wow, everything's back to normal.

Well, at Christmas anything can happen.

And Christmas is the day that we...

Welcome a new member to the family!

Oh, I don't know what to say!

I wish I got you guys some nice presents.

You already did.

Nadine?

Boris.

I'm so sorry about last night.

Oh please, it gave us some time

to get to know each other much better...

if you know what I mean.

Da.

Listen, we came to un-fire you.

Boris and I sealed the deal last night.

So, everything's okay?

Better than okay!

From now on I'm investing in Russian steel.

Now let us go nog eggs

and then I take you for ride in my helicopter.

I bet you say that to all the girls!

Oh no, no...

just you my American she-wolf.

Merry Christmas cousin Maya!

Yolanda!

I'm sorry I'm late,

I couldn't find anyone to watch the cats

in the shelter til this morning.

So, I hopped in the car.

Oh, that's okay.

Yolanda, this is Owen.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas yourself.

Nice sweater, I like cats.

Thanks, me too.

You know every Christmas I dress my kitties up

in little Santa costumes.

Reindeer antlers.

There's an elf.

I just love Christmas so much.

It's the best day of the year don't you think?

Christmas is Owen's favourite day of the year too.

Really?

Yes... yes.

I'll go get us eggnog, okay?

Great.

♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas, ♪

♪ we wish you a Merry Christmas, ♪

♪ we wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy new year! ♪

♪

♪ Oh bring us some figgy pudding, ♪

♪ oh bring us some figgy pudding, ♪

♪ oh bring us some figgy pudding ♪

♪ and a cup of good cheer.

Whoo!

Hey, do you do New Years?