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(upbeat music)

(upbeat music)

(upbeat music continues)

* Santa Claus is coming to town *

* Santa Claus is coming to town *

(video game playing)

* Santa Claus is coming to town *

* Santa Clause is coming to town *

* Santa Claus is coming to town *

Okay, that's enough!

(door opening) Jack!

Jack!

Jaxon!

- Yes?

- Your game is too loud.

I can't hear myself sing.

- Well, if you can't hear yourself sing,

consider yourself blessed in this house.

- I have to practice for the Christmas talent show.

- Ti-Ti, you need talent to be in one of those.

- You're just a jerk.

Turn it down.

- Okay.

(buttons beeping)

- Cut it down!

(buttons beeping)

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

(door opening)

- Tina and Jaxon, get up here now.

What is going on with you two?

(Tina and Jaxon arguing)

- Ah!

One at a time.

One at a time.

Ti-Ti, go ahead.

- Why does she get to go first?

I'm older.

- Jaxon Rashad Moore, I asked her to speak first.

Ti-Ti?

- I was trying to practice my song you always like,

and then I heard a lot of noise from his room.

- What kind of noises?

- Video games.

I told him to cut it down, but he cut it back up.

- Why didn't you turn the TV down?

- Mom, she came barging in my room

calling me stupid and shit.

- No, I didn't. - Yes, you did.

- All right, obviously,

you two are losing proper respect for one another.

You two are brother and sister.

You're supposed to look out for one another

and love each other, especially this time of year.

Now acting like this,

do you think I wanna go get gifts for you?

- No, mom. - No.

- All right, then act like it, okay?

I might have the perfect thing to help you out with that.

- Oh, no! - No.

- What?

- [Children] Not the happy shirt!

- Okay, the happy T-shirt is a great tool

to help you bond and love each other, right?

I'm not talking about the happy T-shirt.

I'm talking about the happy, ugly Christmas sweater.

- Oh, no! - Ah!

* Santa Claus is coming to town *

* Oh, yeah *

* Santa Claus is coming to town *

- Do you see them?

* Santa Claus is coming to town *

- Stop singing that song, bro.

Where did y'all get that shirt, bro?

It's so ugly.

- And it's dumb.

- I got this.

I'm just a star, they're just some chicken fingers.

* Santa Claus is coming to town *

* Oh, yeah *

* Santa Claus is coming to town *

(upbeat music)

(upbeat music continues)

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- [Ricky] Yo, what's up?

- What's up, man?

- Man, we ran out of that cider beer last night.

- Did we really?

- Yeah.

- Oh, man, I was hoping that was gonna last

'til the end of the year.

- Well, a Christmas party came in last night

and cleaned us out.

- Well, I guess that's good.

I mean, we got rid of it,

but, man, we gotta think of some new specials.

- Yeah, I think I could come up with a drink special or two.

- Good, because the rent's passed due,

and you know who we don't want to deal with.

- Good morning, Mr. Moore and Enrique.

- It's Ricky.

- Iglesias.

- Good morning, Mr. Hubbard.

- Getting taller, ain't you, boy?

- You say that every time you see me.

- Well, you keep getting taller, don't you?

Well, it's the fifth of the month, you know what that means?

- Rent is late. - Yep, rent is late again.

- Look, we had a bad month in November sales,

and then October, you remember the hurricane hit

and we were shut down for two weeks.

- Look, I know all that,

but I got stuff I gotta take care of.

And if you can't take care of these bills,

then I'll get somebody else to.

- Look, man, I just need a little more time.

(Mr. Hubbard sighing)

- Look, since our mamas, they were both church sisters,

and Barbara love you--

- I love her too.

- I'll see what I can do with you, but...

Matter of fact,

she done a big cookout this weekend for the game.

You already know what that means.

- Yeah, I do.

- Roll tide. - Roll tide, yup.

- Why don't you ask your sister?

Didn't she help you get this place in the first place?

- Yeah, but, like,

me and her don't really be talking like that anymore.

And this is just-- - Matter of fact,

why don't you invite her too?

'Cause, you know, Barbara would love to see her.

She still got that first CD she did.

Well, you know, she put it on cassette,

'cause, you know, she ain't really on that technology thing.

- I'll let you know.

- Well, I do got run, and it's always good to see y'all.

Well, I'mma holler at you.

Good to see you, Enrique.

- It's Ricky. - Iglesias.

Hasta la vista.

Roll tide.

- That man gonna stop calling me Enrique.

- Yeah, you know how he is.

- You know, he is right,

you could ask your sister for some money.

- No, me and her don't ride like that anymore.

- Well, Obama over here is gonna kick us out

if we don't figure out something.

- Yeah, I don't know.

Maybe I'll think of something,

like, maybe get some people with a food truck,

somebody with a following or something.

I don't know...

Do something themed.

(upbeat music) Maybe a Santa School.

What you think?

- Yo, Jax.

- What you watching?

- [Reporter] World renowned R&B singer Tina Moore

has passed away after an 18-wheeler collided with her SUV

on a major highway.

The only survivor, the truck driver,

is in critical condition at the local ICU.

Stay tuned for more updates

as we follow this story very closely.

- Hey, man, what's up?

No, yeah, yeah, man.

I'm...

I'm all right, man, I'm good, I'm good.

I'm hanging in there.

Yeah, yeah, it's crazy,

you know, first mom and now her.

Yeah, I'm gonna be all right, man.

I'm good, I'm cooling, man.

I'm hanging in there.

Actually, man, I don't even really

remember the last time I talked to her.

It's been a while.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, man.

No, I appreciate you checking on me, man, for real,

like, thank you, thank you for that.

Yeah, no, I'll talk to you soon.

All right, peace.

(upbeat music)

- [Tina] Hey, it's me.

I know it's the holidays,

but I really need to speak with you.

I don't like how things went between us.

It was so uncalled for, Jaxon.

Last time we were together, you came off rude, obnoxious,

you did nothing, but show that you're still a selfish prick.

(arcade machines playing)

- Wow, that's five games in a row.

- [Jax] You got lucky.

You got lucky.

- Come on, man.

No luck, just skill.

- It don't take skills

to shoot that ball into the goal, bro.

- Well, why can't you win then?

- Because, man, I went to the gym.

You know, I'm bigger than you.

You know, my wrists and the muscle...

- Yeah, yeah, yeah, whatever you say.

Just face it, I can't miss.

- Well, if you can't miss,

why can't you come to work on time?

- Because you're a hater.

- Well, hater's gonna hate and we're gonna fill it with bud.

(both laughing)

- Whatever, man.

- Welcome to Rally,

help yourself with some drinks, some games.

We ain't got that many drinks, but...

- Hey, sweetie, why don't you go play some games?

I'll come grab you in a minute.

- That's what they always do.

Tell the kids to go play and then they come have a cocktail.

- Yeah, I don't know how much drinking I'll be doing.

I might have to take a rain check on that cocktail.

- Oh, right.

So, what, that makes two girls now?

- No, this will be the first.

- Oh, okay.

- You're Jaxon Moore, right, the owner of Rally?

- I am.

- Okay, I'm Jeneatte Simmons.

I'm a caseworker for the state.

- Oh, man,

this ain't from that holiday party back in 2013, is it?

'Cause, like, look, that lady dressed up like Mrs. Claus,

she was on everyone.

- No, Mr. Moore. - No, no.

I'm like, for real,

like, she was like, "Ho, ho, ho."

You know what I'm saying?

- No, no, no, Mr. Moore.

Do you not know who that little girl is over there?

- No.

Like, you know how people are terrible with names?

I'm terrible with faces.

So, who is she?

- That's Harmony-Lee.

That's your sister's daughter.

She's your niece.

- Oh, my God.

I haven't seen her in like five or six years.

- Yeah, yeah, they tend to grow up.

Unfortunately, some of them go through tragedies,

such as Harmony in losing both her parents.

When's the last time you spoke to Tina?

- It's been a while.

- Well, the state is willing to take custody of her,

that is, unless you were interested in taking on the

role.

- I don't know.

Like, where's her father?

Where's...

- Joe? - Yeah.

- Yeah, he's long gone out of the picture.

In fact, Tina put in her will

that you were the first to be contacted

in responsibility for Harmony.

- Really?

I don't know.

I just can't.

I know that you said the state--

- Listen, the state is more than willing to take over.

There's a trust fund for her.

- Wait, trust account?

- Yes, she has a trust fund account.

She has a lump sum that's been saved

in case anything were to happen to her,

that her daughter, Harmony, would receive it herself

if she was of legal age,

or it would go under the guidance of her new guardian.

Like I said, the state is more than willing--

- No, no, no, no, no, no, no.

I'll take her.

She can stay at my place.

I mean, it's my sister's daughter, right?

She's my niece.

She can stay with me.

- I'm glad to hear that.

I'll be over in a few days with some paperwork.

In the meantime, I'll let you two get reacquainted.

- Thank you, Ms. Simmons.

- Did I just hear that right?

That little girl is yours?

- She will be.

- Oh, man.

Is that from that 2013 holiday party?

- No, thank God.

But it's my niece, Harmony.

It's Tina's daughter.

- How are you gonna take care of a little girl

when you can barely take care of this bar?

- I don't know, I got something I'm thinking of.

I think she's gonna be the answer.

(upbeat music)

So, do you like stuff?

- Yeah, I like stuff.

- Like what?

- I don't know.

Things, I guess.

- Things are good.

- Yeah.

- Well, aren't we getting off to a great start?

- So, am I gonna be living with you now?

- Well, I mean, it's in the works,

but it's definitely looking like that may be the deal.

Are you okay with that?

- It doesn't matter to me.

- Look, Harmony,

I'm really sorry about what happened to your mom.

- Are you really though?

- Yeah, what's that supposed to mean?

- The fact that I haven't seen you cry one time.

- I cry.

Just 'cause you ain't seen me cry, don't mean I ain't cry.

I cry.

- My mom told me when y'all were growing up

that you weren't really the crying type.

You don't look like the crying type.

It was just weird to me.

(upbeat music)

Wait, I have a question.

If I'm gonna be living here, you have ketchup, right?

- Yeah. - Okay.

- I do have ketchup.

- That sounds good.

- Yeah.

- Yep. - Yeah.

- So, you like blue?

- Yeah, yeah, yeah, blue.

Blue's cool. - It's literally everywhere.

- Yeah, but the ketchup isn't blue.

The ketchup isn't blue.

- Yeah, but, like, you have a blue octopus.

- I'm sorry, what?

- You have a blue octopus.

- That's how you say that word?

- Yes.

- Oh.

- Yeah. - Oh, okay.

- Okay.

(upbeat music)

Anyways, I'm tired.

Can I, like, sleep somewhere?

- Yeah, there's a bedroom right over there.

You can use that.

- Thanks.

- Goodnight, Harmony.

- [Harmony] Goodnight.

- That's why I ain't had kids.

(air hockey playing)

- So, you're gonna adopt your niece

just to get into her trust account?

- I know it sounds shady--

- That's 'cause it is, bro.

- Man, look, man,

I'm just gonna take some money out of the account,

help pick up the bar,

and then once we back on top,

I'm gonna put the money right back.

It's like it never left.

- I don't know, man.

- What, you wanna be unemployed?

- I didn't say all that.

I mean, I got a second job.

Ricky, you work with your grandmother

making Christmas ornaments.

- I mean, it's still a job.

Do you even still get along with the kid?

- Barely, man.

She doesn't even speak to me.

- Well, you gotta find something

to connect with her on, you know?

- Yeah, gut I don't know what that is.

- Well, her mom used to sing.

I mean, you can maybe sing with her too.

- Yeah, but I don't do that.

I mean, that's just something that was her and Ti-Ti.

- Well, you gotta figure out something

to bring her some Christmas cheer.

- Yeah.

I got it.

(air hockey playing) Boom!

- [Harmony] I don't understand this game.

- It's "Pong."

- What is "Pong?"

- It's like ping-pong.

- What?

- It's a classic game.

It's, like, one of the first games that ever came out.

- Of course you know how to play it,

if it's one of the first games that came out.

No offense.

(Harmony laughing)

Well, I'm thirsty.

I'm gonna go get some water.

- [Jaxon] All right.

- Mr. Moore, fancy seeing you here.

- This is my place.

- It won't be for long

unless you gimme that rent money you owe me.

- Look, man, I'm gonna get the money for you, man.

I'm just kind of dealing with something right now.

- Dealing with what?

Who's this young lady?

- Mr. Hubbard, this is my niece,

Harmony.

- Not Tina's little Harmony...

Well, hey, I'm Mr. Hubbard.

And your momma and Barbara,

they used to sing in the church together,

and they used to kill them solos.

- Who's Barbara?

- My mama.

- You call your mom Barbara?

- Yeah.

- Why?

- Because that's her name.

Anyway, sorry that we have

to meet under these circumstances,

especially being this close to Christmas.

- Thanks.

- Yeah, well, as much as we always love

Mr. Hubbard coming around unannounced,

me and Harmony have to get going.

- We do?

Where?

- Well, I was gonna wait to you later,

but I got us two tickets to "Christmas Carol" on ice.

And I'm gonna take you see some holiday lights tonight.

- I don't want to go see "Christmas Carol" on ice.

- Why not?

- Because I don't feel like it.

- These tickets were $100 a piece.

- I don't care.

Take them back and get your money back.

- They're non-refundable.

- Sucks for you!

- Hold on now.

You mean to tell me you spent $200 on some tickets,

and ain't got my rent money?

- Give me a break, man.

Her mother died.

You know what?

Here, you take 'em.

- For real?

- Yeah. - You know this ain't

coming out your rent, right?

- Yes.

- Barbara's going to love these.

I can't wait to give it to her.

Well, as usual, it is nice seeing you.

Merry Christmas and roll tide.

(cars zooming)

(necklace falling)

(upbeat music)

(upbeat music continues)

- Hey, noodle.

- Hey, mom.

- It's Christmas Eve and you know you get to open one gift.

Are you ready?

- Yes. - Okay, close your eyes.

* You can open them *

- Oh, it's a box.

(both laughing)

- I hope you like it.

- Mommy, it's beautiful.

I love it.

- You're welcome baby.

You see, a dove can mean so many different things,

but this dove symbolizes the love I have for you.

- It's beautiful.

- And you see that on the back?

That is saying that my love for you will always be loyal.

- Hey, mom, why aren't you famous anymore?

- Well, honey, before you were born,

there was a time that I was on billboards,

magazine covers, radio stations, everywhere,

but then I met your dad,

and we fell in love and we had you,

and then he left. (upbeat music)

- Because of me.

- Oh, no.

No, baby.

Not because of you.

It's 'cause of me.

I just didn't care about the glitz and glamour anymore.

I didn't wanna be famous.

I just wanted to be a mother, your mother.

And I was gonna be the best one I could be.

- Well, you're still a star to me.

- A star?

Baby, I am the star, okay?

(Tina laughing)

Come here, my baby.

- Hey, by the way, mom, there's a blister on my toe.

(Harmony laughing)

- You are so silly.

- Hey, how you doing, Harmony?

- Who are you?

- Joe?

- Hey, "Action" Jaxon.

What's up?

- [Jaxon] What are you doing here?

- I'm here to see my daughter.

- Wait, you're my dad.

- Yes, sweet face.

Listen, I know it could be

a little confusing right now, right?

Like, out of all this time,

why would I just show up after what happened to your mom?

Well, all that could be explained.

- There's nothing to explain, Joe.

You left Ti-Ti when Harmony was born.

- That's not true.

- Oh, it's not?

- No.

Listen, can I please have a private moment with my daughter?

- Unfortunately, I can't do that for you.

I'm her guardian now.

- Guardian?

(Joe laughing)

Come on, man.

You cannot be serious.

How are you a guardian of my daughter?

You could barely wash them dirt behind them ears, boy.

You must be smoking them candy canes out back, Jax.

- I'm not joking, Joe.

- Everything all right out here, Jax?

- Everything's fine.

Ain't that right, Joe? - Yeah, everything's fine.

But I'll be seeing you soon, all right?

I'll be seeing you real soon.

(upbeat music)

(Harmony singing)

* And I sure would like some-- *

Sorry, was I being too loud?

- Oh, no.

Please keep going.

You sound amazing.

- Thank you.

- Did you and your mom used to sing a lot together?

- Yeah, we used to take singing lessons

with her friend, Erica,

but I haven't been since...

Well, you know.

- I understand.

It's gotta be difficult to do something

when they're not around anymore

that y'all used to enjoy doing together.

- Yeah, but she did wanna get her name back out there.

- She was? - Yeah.

She was doing a holiday tour

with her and some of her famous friends.

They were going to a meeting out of town

and then that's when the car accident happened.

- I'm sure she was just trying

to do what was best for both of you.

- Yeah, but she told me,

she said that she didn't care about being famous

and she just wanted to be a mother to me.

And now look where she is?

- Harmony, don't be upset with her.

Look, why don't, like,

tomorrow we get up, and we go check out that studio, right,

you said where you had your lessons at?

Your mom's friend, right?

What's her name, Erica?

We'll go see her.

- Okay.

- You have a great voice

and I honestly just...

I don't wanna see you let that go.

It definitely reminds me of her.

Keep it up, kid.

- I will.

Thank you.

- I'm gonna keep up on this.

- This, my noodle, is our new studio.

- It's cool, I guess.

- No, no, no, no.

It's great.

It's great.

- Not nice, not cool, great.

- It's perfect.

Come on.

Just listen, just hear me out.

Hear me out.

This is where the magic happens.

(Tina giggling)

- What magic exactly?

- [Tina] Your voice exactly.

- My voice?

What do you mean?

- You're gonna record your first demo here.

- No, no, I don't want to sing.

- What do you mean you don't wanna sing?

- I don't...

I don't want sing or get Grammy awards.

I wanna play video games.

Speaking of that,

I was waiting for the right opportunity,

but now that you bought this place,

I feel like we can make this a great gaming studio.

- A gaming--

Okay, okay.

Darling, you are gonna have a great time here with Erica.

She's gonna have a studio set up here and there.

And you're gonna be ready for your first Grammy.

- Okay.

I get it.

Erica, Erica, Erica.

She's great.

She helps me with my singing voice, yes.

But I feel like you're not listening to me.

I feel like you're not actually getting the point

of where I'm trying to get at.

I'm not like you.

I don't want to be like you.

I wanna be my own person and live my own life.

And I feel like you're not listening to me when I say that.

You know how leaves, they just blow in the wind,

and they keep getting pushed, and pushed, and pushed?

You're pushing me and I need you to just stop!

(upbeat music)

- Wow, Harmony.

Sounds like someone's been practicing at home.

- Yeah, I have.

- Great.

Keep up the good work.

You've got a real special talent there.

The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree.

- Thanks.

- You're welcome.

And Uncle Jax.

- Yeah?

- And she's gonna be in your care.

I expect for you to truly invest in her.

I still wanna see her weekly

to work on certain areas and ranges in her voice.

As she gets older, her voice will slightly change,

and I want her to be prepared for that.

- Gotcha.

- You do?

- Yeah, I will bring her in weekly for practice,

and she'll be in it.

I mean, she's good.

- She's great, but I want her to be better.

- Well, I appreciate it.

Thank you Mrs...

- Ms., but you can call me Erica.

- She's single by the way.

- I think you need to mind grown folk business, by the way.

- Sorry. - I appreciate it.

Just let me know how much this is gonna cost.

And we'll just--

- There'll be no charge.

- What?

- I know we don't know each other well,

even though I have heard a lot about you.

- Really? - Yeah, Mr. Video Game King.

(Erica laughing)

Look, Tina was my best friend.

She held me down when I had nothing.

Helped me find my way around this city.

I watched her go through so much.

And then to watch her raise this beautiful, young lady,

I couldn't imagine charging her daughter for lessons.

It's on the house.

All you have to do is make sure she shows up.

- I will do my part.

- You better.

- Well, that was fun.

She's right, you do got some skills.

- Thanks.

I think she likes you.

- No, really?

No, for real?

(Harmony laughing)

- Yes, you should ask her out.

- I think you should worry about your vocals

and let me focus on the other things.

- Okay.

- All right, let's get back to the arcade.

- Okay.

(Jaxon laughing)

(upbeat music)

(Harmony punching)

(machine beeping) - Yes!

In your face.

You know me, I did that yesterday.

- You will just initial here.

I believe we're good to go.

- Okay.

All right, good.

Congratulations, Mr. Moore.

I truly believe Harmony's in good hands with you.

- I really appreciate it.

I mean, she's definitely been

a light of my life in recent events.

- Good.

Well, merry Christmas and happy holidays.

And next time I come in,

I'll have to take you up on that cocktail.

- Yes, please do.

Merry Christmas.

It's official.

- That's what's up, man.

I'm proud of you for stepping up.

- Yeah, man.

So, now I'm just gonna go to the bank,

and see what Ti-Ti left,

go and get some money out, give to Mr. Hubbard,

and get the bar straight.

- You're still gonna take her money?

- Man, I ain't taking nothing.

I'm borrowing and then I'm gonna bring it back.

- Excuse me, that'll be $5, please.

- Man, you hustle me.

- How?

- She says she never played that game before

and she's over here punching like a champion.

- Maybe I'm just a fast learner.

- Yeah, right.

- You played video games like that?

- Not that much.

My mom wasn't a huge fan of me playing games like that.

- Yeah, that sounds like her.

Well, look, how about later,

we get some pizza and play some video games at the house.

- Sure. - Cool.

- Jaxon Moore?

- Yep.

- You've been served.

- What?

- Merry Christmas.

- What is that?

(Jaxon punching)

What is it?

- It's Joe.

He's trying to take me to court to get custody of harmony.

He wants to be her guardian.

- What does that mean?

Am I not gonna be able to live with you anymore?

- Don't worry about it.

Everything's gonna be fine.

I'm gonna take care of it.

I'm gonna take care of it.

- How?

- Stay here.

Watch Harmony.

- Yeah, but Jax--

- I'll be back.

- Where are you going?

- Oh, look who we got, "Action" Jaxon.

- So, what do you think you're doing?

- I'm minding my business like you should be doing.

- Why are you trying to take me to court?

- I don't want to take you to court, man.

I just want my daughter.

- You didn't even want your daughter when she was a baby.

- Yeah, I made a mistake.

What, people can't make mistakes no more and try to fix 'em?

- Not like this.

- Why you don't want me to have harmony?

Why didn't you wanna be with my sister

when Harmony was born?

- Listen, I had an opportunity that came my way.

I would've been foolish to pass up on it.

It was gonna change my life.

It was gonna change all our lives.

But it didn't work out that way, did it?

No.

You know why?

Because your sister didn't want

to be part of the industry anymore.

She wanted out.

I didn't realize it 'til I went to go pursue it,

and they told me they only wanted to work with me,

if I could get Tina back.

She didn't want to do it, so they dropped me.

- So, why didn't you go back to her?

- She didn't want me.

What?

That's what you was waiting to hear.

Man, Tina was so high of herself and prideful

she thought she could raise harmony all on her own

and not have me involved at all.

You see, I wanted to be there.

I just didn't get the opportunity.

- She never mentioned that to me.

- Yeah, but let me ask you something,

and you better not lie to me, Jax,

why you want Harmony so bad?

Could it possibly be about

the trust fund money that's set in place for her?

- I don't know what you talking about.

- Come on, Jax.

You know darn well what I'm talking about.

How is that bar holding up?

(Joe laughing)

I know it could get pretty slow around the off seasons.

I know them bills could get real difficult.

- Yeah, they do.

- But we always save for a rainy day.

We'll pull through.

- You sure?

- Yeah.

- You know I seen Mr. Herbert.

He was talking to a few of my guys about

getting that bar off his hands.

- What?

- Damn, man, I'm not sure what they gonna turn it into,

but I'm pretty sure it's not gonna be

a rinky-dinky arcade shop.

- No, that ain't gonna happen.

- Why is that?

- Because the bar ain't for sale, Joe.

- Okay.

Okay.

Well, I'm gonna put it to you like this, all right?

You know we could skip the whole court thing and all that,

because I don't even really like being in there.

So, just sign over your guardianship

from Harmony over to me,

I'll cancel the custody case, and you know what?

I'll even help you keep that bar open.

What you think?

- I can't do that.

- Why?

I know why.

Because you want that trust fund money for this bar.

- It ain't even like that, Joe.

- Me and you are one of the same, my friend.

I need that money just as bad as you do, all right?

Look, I got an opportunity to get in a real good studio,

record a new album, and put it out.

I just need the capital.

Once it hits, I'll get her money back to Harmony

and I'll even help you with the bar.

- No, Ti-Ti wouldn't want it that way.

- Ti-Ti is dead, Jax!

She's dead!

But me and you, my brother, we are alive.

Me and you both want what's best for Harmony,

but me and you both want what's best for us.

I'm gonna need you to think on that.

I'm gonna give you the day before Christmas Eve.

If you haven't made your decision yet,

I'm gonna make it for you, all right?

Now get off my block.

Go ahead, get.

Guardian.

(Joe laughing)

Yes, indeed.

(car door opening) (car beeping)

- Yo, where's Harmony?

- She's out back.

(Tina humming)

(Harmony shouting)

(Tina humming continues)

(Harmony shouting)

(videogame playing) - Oh, come on, come on.

Oh, dang it.

- Excuse me, young lady.

- Yes.

- What are you doing?

- I'm playing a game.

- Where'd you get this game?

- Well, I bought it.

- You bought it?

With what money?

- With the money you've been giving me

since the beginning of the year.

I saved up.

- It's beyond that.

- Well, I figured you weren't gonna buy it for me,

so I saved up and I bought it for myself.

- Is this a game with blood and guts?

- [Announcer] Killing Spree!

- Yes.

- I need to talk to you.

- Oh, come on, I'm almost done!

- Sweetheart,

I don't think you need to be playing games like this, okay?

It's too much mature content.

And you're too young to be seeing things like this.

- All my friends at school play this.

They played this since the beginning of the year

and I just wanna talk about it with them.

- Well, can y'all talk about something else?

- No.

- What about your singing?

- Oh, my God.

Nobody wants to talk about that.

- No, don't talk about your singing,

focus on your singing more than these games.

Listen, I know Erica is tough,

but if you rehearse, it'll be so much easier.

Listen, I used to rehearse all the time.

- I don't wanna sing like that anymore.

(upbeat music)

- Wait, wait.

What do you mean you don't wanna sing anymore?

Your voice is a gift, Harmony.

- I know it's a gift and I'm very thankful for it.

I just haven't been feeling like it.

I just wanna play my game.

- You know who just wanted to play their game, Harmony?

Your Uncle Jax.

All he did, all he still does is play the game.

- What's wrong with that?

- What's wrong with that?

This game made him a selfish person, Harmony.

He only thinks about himself.

But you're not like that, okay, sweetheart?

You care about everyone,

such a sweet, loving, giving spirit.

I just...

I just...

I don't want this game to poison you.

- So, you're saying Uncle Jax is poison?

- He's an amazing person.

He just has some ways about him.

(upbeat music continues)

- [Jaxon] Where's harmony?

- [Ricky] She's out back.

- Hey.

You okay?

- Yes.

- You know, when I want to go into deep thought,

one of my most favorite places to go to is

this waterfall staircase downtown.

It's so peaceful.

And I mean, it really helps me clear my mind.

I'm sorry I ran out on you like that earlier.

- Where did you go?

- I went to see your father.

- So, you're trying to make me live with him?

- Yeah.

- I don't want to.

- I know you don't want to,

but he's given a real good excuse

as to why you should be with him.

- What's the excuse?

- Just that he really wants you in his life

and he misses you.

- Then he shouldn't have left.

- You're right.

He shouldn't have, but he's trying to correct that now.

- I don't understand.

- Look, he has his reasons,

and maybe one day he can tell you what those reasons are.

- Well, why can't you?

- Because honestly, Harmony, it's not my place to tell you.

He's your father.

- Yeah, but you're practically my legal guardian.

I've known you my whole life.

Maybe even longer than he has.

- Yeah, but see, this has something to do with your mom.

And since her and him were together at a time,

I think it's only right that he be the one to tell you that.

- Do you not want me around anymore?

- Of course I do.

Look, as far as I'm concerned,

I'm still your guardian and I'm gonna always be your uncle.

Look, I'm gonna handle everything

with your father, okay?

Why don't we go see

if Erica's still got the studio open right now.

Let me get you singing some tunes.

- Okay.

- All right, let's go.

- Oh, hey, Harmony.

How are you doing?

- Good, how are you?

- I'm good.

- We was just looking to get a evening session in,

if it's possible.

- I'm sorry, actually I just closed up,

but I can fit you guys in tomorrow if you're free.

- Tomorrow works.

- It's okay.

I wanted to go back to the arcade anyways.

I'm freezing.

But y'all two,

you know, y'all could do something.

- No, I'm sure Ms. Erica's probably busy

and has things that she has to do.

- Actually, I'm free this evening,

that is, if you wanna hang out.

- Yes, yes, he does.

(Jaxon murmuring)

- Sure.

I guess I'll take you back to the arcade

and I'll hit you up later.

- Yeah, yeah, yeah, you will.

- Sounds good. - All right.

All right, let's go.

All right, let's go.

(upbeat music)

(upbeat music continues)

(upbeat music continues)

(record skipping) (upbeat music)

(upbeat music continues)

- Ho, ho, ho!

What's going on

- Man, you're late.

- Come on, man.

I had to drop my daughter off for my baby mother.

You know how that go.

- Is that a Jesus piece you have on?

- Absolutely.

You know I gotta stay fresh, baby.

- What are you wearing?

- Dawg, come on, cut me a break.

I've been doing this Santa bit for about six days now.

I know exactly what I'm doing.

Besides, the kids love me.

- What kids?

- Listen, I got paid $100 to be here.

I don't even wanna be here, but I'm here.

You're asking me 100 questions.

Can we just go talk to the girl?

- Yeah, come on.

- Ho, ho, ho!

Let me get into character one time.

Let's get it.

Where's she at?

(game beeping)

- Hey, there's someone your uncle wanted you to meet.

- Who are you?

- I'm Santa Claus.

(Harmony laughing)

- No, no, you're not.

- Now, why would you say that?

- Because you smell like cigarettes

and you're wearing Timberland boots.

So...

- I'm working on a new look, kid.

Christmas is the busiest time of the year.

Can Santa have a smoke before the big night coming up?

Look, your uncle wanted me to check on you

just to make sure that you got everything

that you wanted for Christmas.

- You can't give me what I want.

- Of course I can.

I'm Santa.

I could give you anything you ask for.

I'm Saint "Slick" Nick.

- So, you can get my mom to come back

from a car accident she was in?

Because all I want is for her to be back.

- All right, you got me.

I'm not Santa Claus, but I know him very, very well.

- You do?

- Yeah.

It's a business out here.

Santa Claus gotta deliver

all these presents around the world.

That's a hard job.

He needed sleep,

so he called people like me to come talk to kids like you.

And whatever messages you have for him,

I make sure he gets them.

- So, you're gonna ask him to bring my mom back?

- I can't do that, kid.

- Why not?

- Because...

Because she never left you.

She's right here, clear as day.

Look, Harmony,

I know Christmas has its perks of unwrapping gifts,

and singing Christmas songs, and playing with toys,

but it's something I want you to never forget.

Christmas is about peace, grace, giving, love.

I want you to reach inside of your heart

and I want you to spread that love around,

'cause when you do that,

the people that never got a chance to meet your mom,

they're going to meet her through you,

because she never left.

Harmony, listen,

I see you doing amazing things in life.

I feel it.

I just want you to just never doubt yourself.

You could be anything you want to be,

but just promise me one thing.

Whenever you start missing your mom

or whenever you start getting lonely,

just understand that she's right there,

because she never left, okay?

- Okay.

Thank you, Santa.

- Anytime, Harmony.

I want you to have a merry, merry Christmas, okay?

- Merry Christmas.

- Excuse me.

I don't mean to intrude,

but I was talking to the gentleman up front

and he mentioned that you're Tina Moore's daughter.

- Yes.

- I'm so sorry for your loss.

- Thank you.

- My name is Kim and this is my son, Ryan.

And it's really hard for me to say this,

but my husband, Ron,

he was the truck driver in the accident with your mom.

- What?

- I'm sorry what happened to your mom.

My dad has been crying since he woke up and found out.

I wish we could help you,

but we don't have any money to give.

The hospital is saying they want dad to leave,

because he can't pay for it.

- Ryan, baby, that's enough, please?

Look, from our family to yours,

it has been weighing so heavily on our hearts.

We are truly sorry.

We've been praying for you,

and I just wish we could do more.

- It's okay.

Thank you.

- We do have to be getting back to the hospital though,

so it's been wonderful meeting you.

- Bye

- Bye.

- You wanna play one on one?

- Sure.

- I'll grab a game card.

- Okay.

- Getting the money right.

It stink in here.

What's that smell?

- Hey, bro, Jax isn't here right now.

I think it'd be best if you leave.

- All right, calm down, cowboy.

I'm just here to see my daughter.

I got an early Christmas present to give her.

(Joe laughing)

There she go.

There she go.

How you doing, sweet face?

- Fine.

- Fine.

Look, I didn't come to bother you all.

I just came to give you an early Christmas present.

That's if it's okay with you.

- It's all right.

- Okay.

There you go.

(Malcolm giggling)

You'll love it.

- What's this?

- You see, that right there is

a court document that your uncle still needs to sign

to make me officially your guardian.

(Joe giggling)

- What?

- Yep.

- Why would Uncle Jack sign that?

- Why?

Okay, look, look right here.

Okay, this is the lease agreement for this building.

He's been behind multiple months.

He can barely keep his place open, all right?

He's not fit to be your guardian.

- Yes he is.

- You're right, he is,

or will be once he gets access to this.

Check that out.

- What's this?

- That right there is

a bank statement that your mother left you from a trust

fund

just in case she died, all right?

And that's how much money's inside of it.

So, you see, your uncle was going to use this money

to pay a few bills here and not tell you nothing about it.

But I had a talk with him,

and he's willing to hand me over guardianship,

so I can properly take care of you.

And I'll also expand my olive branch

to keep this place open.

- Hey, bro,

I don't appreciate you talking about our business

when Jaxon isn't here.

- Hey, man, she deserves the truth, all right?

- Jax isn't here.

- You right.

You right, all right?

I'll leave.

Let me say goodbye to Harmony one more time.

- Harmony.

- Harmony?

Now I gotta call Jax.

- No, don't worry about that.

I'll take care of it, all right?

She'll be in good hands with me.

Why'd you leave?

- [Harmony] Because I didn't wanna be around you.

- You needed to know the truth, all right?

About your uncle.

I just wanted you to know the truth.

That's all.

What's wrong with that?

- Because I don't understand the truth.

I don't understand between you and Uncle Jax.

Uncle Jax is a good person.

You just don't like him.

But I don't understand how this shifted the way it is now.

- Because I'm your father and that's your uncle.

Your Uncle Jax is only around you because of the money.

He doesn't care about you, all right?

That's why I brought the paperwork,

so you could see for yourself.

- So, then tell me the truth of why you wanna be around me.

It's because of the money, isn't it?

- No.

Well, I'm not gonna lie to you.

It was about the money, all right?

But it's about you also.

I want to be in your life.

I want to know what kind of person you are

and the dreams that you have, all right?

- You had 11 years to know me.

And that was your choice.

You chose not to.

- I just wanted to get back in your life.

- I don't want you back in my life.

- You're just a kid, all right?

You don't mean that.

- I do.

You could forget about anything

that's gonna happen between us,

'cause it's not gonna happen.

- Listen, back then I was wild.

I was chasing a dream that didn't want me, all right?

But now the person you see now, I'm totally different

and I just want you to realize that.

- I don't care about anything about you

or that has to deal with you anymore.

I'm done with you.

Those are my feelings.

- You're just upset.

I'm still your father, all right?

No matter how mad you get, no matter how upset you are,

I am your dad and you're my daughter,

and no one in the world could change that.

And I just want you to realize that, all right?

I'm gonna be a guardian.

I'm gonna get Jax to sign that paperwork over

and that's gonna be it.

And I have the right to feel the way I feel.

- So do I.

- You're just upset right now.

Just give me another chance to make it up to you,

and I will.

- Nothing's different.

Nothing has changed.

You don't want me in your life just to have me.

You want me because of the money.

And that's not happening.

So, you can forget about anything that you dreamed about

or that's gonna happen, because it's not gonna happen, okay?

I don't wanna live with you.

I'm done being associated with you.

I'm done.

I don't care about it anymore.

So, let me pull a you and leave.

- You're still my daughter, okay?

Just like your mama.

- Oh, there those are.

Oh, they they changed it up a bit.

- Yeah, it's gorgeous.

- Let's check it out.

- Okay.

Wow, that's awesome.

- [Jaxon] That is something.

- Wow, I wonder how-- - What kind of flower is that?

(Erica laughing)

- [Erica] No clue.

- [Jaxon] You don't even know.

- [Erica] No clue.

- [Jaxon] That's cool over there.

- [Erica] That is.

Wow.

Look at that thing.

(both laughing)

What?

- Jason Moore's creations...

Yeah, that is something.

- Yeah, this is definitely an interesting piece.

- It's very, very creative.

- Yeah.

- Very holiday festive.

- Definitely.

- Yeah, yeah.

- So, do you like Christmas?

- I don't not like Christmas.

I just don't think it's my favorite.

- And what could be better than Christmas?

- The first day of the NFL season,

the first day of the NBA season--

- Wait, those aren't holidays.

- They are on my calendar.

I got 'em marked down.

(both laughing)

- I guess I just thought you'd say something

like Halloween, or July 4th, or something.

- I mean, I like scary movies,

but Halloween ain't my cup of tea.

And the 4th of July, it's just hot and humid out.

I'd rather make hot dogs and burgers inside with the A/C on.

(both laughing)

Why is Christmas your favorite?

- I mean, not to sound cliche or anything,

but Christmas just gives me this warm, fuzzy,

and magical feeling each year.

It's a time where everybody understands it's about giving,

and being with your family and friends.

- Yeah, that's true.

- I take it you don't agree.

- I mean, Christmas is for the kids in my eyes.

I mean, says the guy who owns the arcade.

But I mean, I don't know.

Like, when I was a kid, I loved it.

You know what I'm saying?

The best thing about it was

my mom was gonna give me a bunch of presents.

- Yeah.

- But I remember this one year,

all year long, I wanted this video game that was coming out.

All my friends were talking about it.

They were getting it and everything like that.

I had to get it.

And Ti-Ti was a brat, and she told on me the mom,

so I didn't even get it.

- Did you guys not get along growing up?

- No, man, we were going at each other's necks so much

that mom had to put us

in what she liked to call the happy shirt.

- Happy shirt?

- Yeah, trust me.

There's nothing happy about wearing this.

I mean, it's one shirt.

- So, you guys wore as one like Siamese twins?

- Yeah, pretty much.

She thought it would be a better way for us to get closer,

and become better, and get along.

- Did it help at all?

- No.

But I mean, when we got older,

I mean, things got better, and Ti-Ti started shining,

and she got signed, and she was gone.

She would hit us up from time to time,

but it wasn't the same.

But I mean, she helped me open up Rally Point.

I couldn't have done it without her.

And then one day mom got sick,

and TT was out internationally on tour,

and it was hard for her to be here,

but she was paying the medical bills.

She was still helping us, but she just wasn't present.

And then mom died, and I couldn't get ahold of her.

I tried as much as I could,

but just contacting overseas is difficult.

I just gave up.

- Wow, Tina never told me any of this.

So, she didn't go to your mother's funeral?

- No.

No.

And when she got back, she blamed me for it all.

She called me selfish.

She said I ruined everything.

She said she loved mom more than I did.

And honestly, I didn't wanna even deal with it,

so I just basically blocked her out of my life

and just moved on.

- You guys never got to talk about this, did you?

- No.

- Well, Tina doesn't hate or resent you.

I mean, anytime she talked about you,

it was from a high place.

- Really?

- Yeah.

I mean, she always said stuff like, "Jaxon is so smart.

"He has such a great business mindset."

- Tina Moore said that?

- Yeah, I swear.

I mean, don't beat yourself up about it too much.

Tina loved you.

She loved you so much,

she made sure that you would be the one to care for Harmony

in the chance that anything happened.

- Harmony, man, she's so special and talented.

- She's amazing.

- Yeah.

I remember when Ti-Ti was little,

she used to always try out

for our church's Christmas talent show.

And I mean, honestly, I was low-key hating on her,

but she was actually really good for her age.

And I mean, she finally won one year.

She never won any other years after that.

But she never gave up.

She always was right there.

And that was one thing that was really special about her.

- What if you hosted a talent show?

- Why would I host a talent show?

- I mean, think about it.

It could help you with your financial situation

with your landlord.

- How you know about that?

- I may have asked Harmony.

Don't tell her I told you.

I may have asked her, you know, a few things out of concern.

I asked her, you know,

if you had been to jail, if you were single...

- You asked an 11-year-old girl, if her uncle was single?

- I asked her a lot of things.

(Jaxon laughing)

- Yeah.

And you know what, man?

At this point, man,

honestly, that talent show sounds like a great idea.

Man, I wish Harmony would be in it,

but I don't think she would.

- Oh, maybe we can convince her together.

- Yeah, maybe.

I'm gonna text Ricky and see what he thinks about it,

and we can probably do something before Christmas hits.

- Yeah.

There.

You got a little lint on your jacket.

- Thank you.

(both laughing)

(upbeat music)

(Jaxon and Erica laughing)

- [Erica] That's insane.

- Yeah, no, it is.

It really is.

Oh, man. (phone ringing)

Oh, excuse me, let me take this real quick.

Sorry.

Hey, what's up, Rick?

Wait, what?

Well, how long?

All right, man, let me just hit you back in a little bit.

All right.

- Is everything okay?

- No, Joe, he came to the arcade

and told Harmony about her trust fund account,

and that I was gonna spend the money and pay bills with it.

- Is that true?

- Well, yeah.

- Jaxon!

- But not anymore.

I don't know where she is.

- Where could she be?

- I don't know.

She's probably so upset and confused, she could be anywhere.

- Maybe she's somewhere thinking about

everything she just heard.

- I know exactly where she is.

Look, I'm really sorry, I have to run.

I'm really sorry.

(fountain running)

Harmony, are you okay?

- Leave me alone.

- Harmony, please talk to me.

- No, I don't want to.

- Harmony.

- Why would you care?

- I do care.

- No, all you care about is your stupid arcade.

- Harmony. - You know, my mom was right.

All you care about is yourself.

You, you, you.

You don't care about anybody else.

I'd rather go live with my dad or in a foster home.

You know what?

It doesn't even matter to me.

Anywhere away from you.

- Look, it's really cold out here.

Can we just go talk about this in the car?

- No.

- Okay.

Fine.

It's true.

When you first came, I did find out about

your mom leaving money and the trust fund.

And I was planning on using the money to keep the bar open,

but I was also planning to put the money back

once we were back in season

and we were making good money again.

It was selfish.

Clearly, I've been dealing with this my whole life.

I always put myself first,

but this time I'm not.

I wanna put you first, Harmony,

like I should have did your mother.

And I regret it every single day.

I miss her so much.

And I just wish we could have made things right between us.

But I don't wanna ruin things with you.

I made a mistake.

I'm stupid.

I'm so stupid.

But I don't care about that anymore.

If it shuts down, fine, so what?

I'll just go open up something again down the road.

But what matters right now is that you're okay.

And Harmony, I want you to be okay with me.

- Sorry, Uncle Jax.

- I'm sorry too.

Let's get out of this cold and go home, all right?

- Hello, everyone,

and welcome to Rally's Christmas Talent Show.

Now all the donations will be put into helping those in need

and it will also be helping us keep our arcade running.

- How are you feeling?

- I'm terrified.

- Don't be.

And these people,

they know all of us and everything like that.

You're gonna do great and you have a great voice.

- What if they don't think I have a good voice?

- They will.

Trust me, you have the voice.

You're just like your mother.

And remember that she's here

and she's always gonna be here

right there in your heart.

She's here with me too.

- Without further ado, here's the great acts.

(audience applauding)

- She's gonna always be in your heart, okay?

- I love you, Harmony. - I love you, Uncle Jax.

- Hey, guys, we're about to get started.

Well, break a leg, kid.

- This is for you, mom.

* Come, they told me *

* The newborn king to see *

* Our finest gifts we bring *

* To lay before the king *

* Ah-ah *

(crowd cheering)

- Hey. - Hey.

- I just have to say you have an amazing voice.

- Thank you.

- Yeah, you were awesome.

- Thanks.

- We are so grateful

for everything you were able to do for our family.

- It's no problem at all.

Like I said, like, it's not much,

but it's the least we can do for those in need.

- Thank you.

If it's all right with you,

I'd love to take my trust fund money

and put it towards y'all's medical bill.

- Harmony, are you sure about that?

- Yes, I'm sure.

I want to do this.

It's what my mom would've done.

- Oh, my god.

I don't even know what to say.

Thank you so much.

- Wow. - God bless you.

- Wow, thank you so much.

- I hope you guys have a very merry Christmas.

- Yes, merry Christmas to you too.

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas.

- Mr. Moore, always good to see you.

- Good afternoon, Mr. Hubbard.

- I must say that that talent show was something else.

If I had my eyes closed,

I could have swore that that was her mama singing.

- Thank you, sir.

Look, I'mma have to apologize to you, Mr. Hubbard,

because unfortunately I didn't get enough money

to cover the rent to the building.

- Oh, oh.

See, we already three months behind,

almost four months behind.

- I understand.

- I've been talking to Barbara, and, you know,

she said I should get out more and see the world,

get a significant other and settle down

instead of being this desirable bachelor

that you see before you today.

- Okay.

- So, what I'm thinking about doing is

getting rid of most of these properties,

'cause that's the only way

I'm gonna be able to finance all this traveling.

And so, the only one that I got left is this one.

Everything else is already set up and sold.

- So, how much time do we got left?

- Well, see, that's the thing.

I don't even really wanna sell it.

- Mr. Hubbard, this is the deed to the building.

I can't afford to buy this from you, man.

I'm too deep in debt.

- See, that's the thing.

All I need you to do is sign it and it's already yours.

- Man, I can't.

Man, I got this court case coming up with Joe.

I just...

I don't know.

- Man, don't even worry about that Joe fella.

See, when I talked to him, he seemed a little shady,

so I called around,

and a few people told me that he violated his probation.

So, I don't think you're gonna have to worry about him.

So, Harmony is gonna be here good.

- Oh, my God.

Hey, thank you, Mr. Hubbard.

- Hey, you know Barbara loves you.

- Yeah, I love her too.

- All I need you to do is

get that paperwork back to me after the holidays,

and it's all settled.

And I trust that you'll keep everything

just the way I have.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Moore.

- Merry Christmas, Mr. Hubbard.

- Oh, and by the way,

tell Enrique Iglesias, "Feliz Navidad and roll tide."

(Jaxon laughing)

- I will.

Roll tide!

- Well, look who's got it all together.

- Ti-Ti?

- You look good.

- Is it really you?

- As me as me can be.

Thank you.

- For what?

- For taking care of my Harmony, Jax.

She needed someone

and I couldn't think of anyone more capable but you.

(upbeat music)

- I miss you.

- I know you do.

But just do me this one favor, okay?

Keep instilling that same love and loyalty inside of her.

She's special, Jax, just like you.

- [Harmony] Uncle Jax?

- [Tina] I don't like how things went between us.

It was so uncalled for, Jaxon.

- [Harmony] Hey, Uncle Jax.

- [Tina] Last time we were together,

you came off rude, obnoxious.

You did nothing, but show that you're still a selfish prick.

- Uncle Jax, what are you doing now?

- Nothing.

It doesn't even matter.

Why don't we go get some hot cocoa?

- Yeah, sure.

(upbeat music) Merry Christmas, Uncle Jax.

- Merry Christmas, Harmony.

- [Tina] But you know what?

I haven't been there like I should as well.

And it's been selfish of me

to try and blame you for things I've done.

You're an amazing man, Jaxon.

And every day I see you in Harmony.

She loves her video games too.

I hope one day you can come back into our lives, Jax.

I gotta run.

I love you so much, big bro.

Merry Christmas.

(upbeat music continues)