Original subtitles

So, you going to report

this boss, this doctor who's been harassing you?

Well, I have an appointment

with one of the directors of the foundation

first thing in the morning.

A bad guy who does good work.

He's making it hard for me to do my job, you know?

It's not about sex, you know?

It's power.

He wants to make you feel uncomfortable.

Well, he's certainly good at it.

Men really can be pigs-- even the good ones.

It's like they have

this chip in their brain that activates and takes over.

Nothing they can do about it, really.

Hmm. That's a new defense-- the pig chip.

(both laughing)

Hi.

Hi.

Probably not... Hey.

Hi. Emma. What are you doing here?

Badmouthing men.

Not all men. Not you.

Good.

How you doing?

I'm David. I'm a friend and temporary housemate.

Emma. I work with Brandon.

I went by the paper. You weren't there.

So I took the initiative of asking Emma to dinner.

Grab a take out menu, guys.

You know what? I'm-I'm fine.

Uh, it was nice to meet you.

David, you got to eat.

Brandon, he's not hungry.

It's all right. More for us.

David, eat with us.

I'm a little short on cash, all right?

It's my treat. My treat.

No, really, I'm fine, thank you.

David. David?

David, David, David. Come on. Hang out with us.

Dude, you're home, relax.

But see, Emma and Kelly,

they-they don't really know each other, see?

And it could be it could be awkward.

It could be uncomfortable. It...

(women laughing)

That was nervous laughter. Yeah, it was.

You know you're nervous and you laugh.

Okay, okay, okay.

I'm going to take a shower and I'll come down

and I'll help you out. You're the man.

I know. You're the...

Hi.

I didn't see that, I didn't see any purple lace at all.

I don't think anybody did. There's no purple lace.

David, I've missed you. Excuse me.

(sighs)

You know, I could, uh, I could wait outside.

David, boyfriends don't wait outside.

They watch as their lovers get dressed.

I'm late for work.

Will you help me?

Sure.

Mmm, so, rough day at work, huh?

Yeah, it's one of those holiday specials.

Two free washes and a full detail. Hmm.

You know, I've been thinkin'.

This whole pretending to be a couple thing,

I-- you really think Noah's gonna believe

that you have the hots for a guy who works

at a car wash? Well, I fell for him

when I thought he was a wharf rat.

Yeah, but you also two-timed him with a millionaire.

A girl's gotta have a backup plan.

Ah, okay.

What am I again?

A frontal assault.

Frontal assault...

And Noah's getting jealous, I can tell.

So, Emma, I've been reading your column.

What's gonna happen with your friend?

You think she's gonna hook up with the committed guy?

Well, I don't know.

They did kiss.

You know the girlfriend, too, right?

Isn't your article confidential?

It is.

The girlfriend's not the point.

If two people

were meant to be...

They'll find a way.

KELLY: I believe that.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ It's holiday time, everybody's singing ♪

♪ It's holiday time ♪

♪ Hear those sleigh bells ringing ♪

♪ Yeah, it's holiday time ♪

♪ So get your Christmas party swinging ♪

♪ Well, the mistletoe's hung ♪

♪ And baby needs a holiday kiss ♪

♪ Got the jukebox jumping ♪

♪ Party's got a holiday twist ♪

♪ And old St. Nick is bringing all the holiday gifts ♪

♪ Yeah, it's holiday time... ♪ I've got a private party

at 4:00.

I just hope Santa shows up.

Those don't work.

There's nothing to hook them up with.

You can just use a paper clip.

Haven't you ever trimmed a tree before?

Nah, it's not really my thing, you know?

Not even when you were a kid?

Christmas at the Hunter house

was plenty of champagne,

heavily spiked eggnog and minimal decorations,

usually executed by the staff.

No plastic Santas?

Reindeer on the lawn?

Not even a strand of lights? No, more like

a bomb fuse that the family

would put together for about a year,

and then we were all forced together on Christmas.

Can you imagine the noise it made?

Kaboom?

Good guess.

No, I spent the last couple of years

during Christmas in a bar.

Now I conveniently own one.

Well, Kelly and Brandon are having everyone over

for Christmas Eve. Yeah, they invited me.

I passed.

Why? It's always so much fun.

I don't want to ruin anybody's evening, okay.

Maybe you won't.

(sighs)

Old habits die hard, you know?

(sighs)

Yo, man,

I know my friends would let you stay at their place.

I appreciate it, man, but I'm okay.

So what do you plan on doing?

Just sleeping at the car wash until you graduate high school?

I don't know. I'll figure something out.

(sighs)

Do you mind? Yeah,

um...

They're for my parents.

Wait a second, they kick you out and you still buy 'em presents?

Yeah, well, the book is

something my mom's been looking for,

and that's a radio control car I built in shop.

My dad always wanted a roadster.

I mean, I am his son.

He can't stay mad at me forever, right?

(sighs) Hey.

Hey, Val, this is Ben.

Oh, nice to meet you, I've heard a lot about you.

What'd you hear?

Oh, that you like turkey sandwiches.

I brought lunch. Yeah. Thanks.

Look at you, being so sweet.

Like a real girlfriend.

Hey, by the way, I didn't thank you last night

for the whole trapeze act

thing you did with your legs. All right, okay,

yeah, yeah, yeah, that's enough.

You guys want me to leave you two alone?

No, it's...

No, really there's-there's nothing going on between us.

Could've fooled me.

VALERIE: Nice meeting you.

You, too.

So, uh, what's the deal with all this?

Is somebody watching or something?

No, I just know

you're working hard.

And you're broke. And it's Christmas.

And that's it? That's it.

Oh, wait. I talked to Noah earlier today

and it looks like he's not gonna

be spending Christmas with Donna.

Mmm, she's gonna hate that.

Major progress.

I can't believe I forgot to tell you.

Well,

that's strange.

Um, I'll see you later. Bye.

Bye.

(car horns honking)

I'm dyin' here.

Oh, come on, Christmas is only a couple days away

and I still have nothing for Carly.

Terri? Emma?

Excuse me, you're women.

What do women want?

We're not clones, Steve. Ask your girlfriend.

She won't tell me.

That's because it's a test.

Good luck.

Great.

It's Christmas and I'm dead.

I'm totally washed out.

Maybe she's got everything she wants.

Did you ever consider that, hmm?

I've got the lead.

Brandon, where's your editorial?

Right on time. Thank you.

What, no brownie points for prompt delivery?

I'll be sure to add that to your score card.

Steve, how we doing on advertising?

I'm still waiting for one more call.

Emma, how many column inches?

Uh, I haven't even started.

I'll e-mail you from home later.

Oh, Emma. (chuckling)

What's your article about this week?

My friend who has a thing for that committed guy.

Isn't that a little played out by now?

I don't think she's heard the last of him yet.

Oh, she's heard.

She's just not listening.

(sighs)

Look, Emma, I'm attracted to you.

I really am.

But I can't do it.

I just can't.

I'll use the "what could have been" angle.

Leave 'em wondering.

It was just a kiss.

It doesn't have to be.

There's another

room in back that could be converted

to an extra examination room.

But what we really need are more doctors.

Oh, you don't give up.

No wonder Dr. Monahan is so fond of you.

There's something that you should know

about Dr. Monahan...

Oh, I'm a huge fan.

Convince all the other directors

at the Wyatt foundation's holiday party, and the money

will roll in.

Well, I would be more than happy

to talk to anyone about the clinic.

I think we should highlight Dr. Monahan's commitment.

And since you work closer

to him than anyone, I-I'd like you to speak on his behalf.

Audrey, I-I don't really think that's a very good idea.

Well, if you're nervous about what to say,

I'll send over his bio.

My advice?

Speak from the heart.

Well,

this was your meeting. Was there anything else?

No.

Uh, I think we've covered everything.

Good.

Got it? Got it?

Yeah.

Try not to shake the needles off. That's okay,

we'll just glue them on later.

Here we go.

Oh, boy. Mom? Yeah?

Can we play in my room?

Okay, but go easy.

Billy's mom's on her way, okay? Okay.

Some lunch break, huh? Any idea

what Zach wants for Christmas? Um,

yeah, we'll have an itemized list tomorrow.

He writes a letter to Santa every year.

We started it last night.

Is there any chance there's a column on that list

for what you want?

I told you. I'm a traditionalist.

You're not getting any hints.

Can I help you put this up tonight? Yes.

We will be weaving popcorn garlands,

tossing tinsel and reading Christmas stories.

Jump in any place you like.

How about here?

ZACH: Mom...

Billy says there's no Santa Claus.

Tell him the truth.

Tell him, Mom. What?

Well, of course there is.

That's not what my brother says.

Well, didn't Santa give you the Red Tiger

catching mitt last year?

Mm-hmm. I saw it in a store.

Steve?

There's no Santa.

I told you so.

Yes!

You sure you want to do this?

Yeah, my dad doesn't get home until 5:00.

So, I just figured I'd go up and talk to her.

All right, I'm gonna hang out here.

Ben, honey, what are you doing here?

Your father's gonna be home any minute now.

I came and I brought these for you.

Honey, no, I told you,

it'll just make your father more angry.

Please, just... No!

take them and put them under the tree.

Ben, no, I told you

he'll just throw them away.

I brought them for you.

Why don't you just hold on to them, okay?

Just let him cool off.

Well...

Mom...

I want to come home.

Oh, I know, sweetheart.

I want that, too.

So, can I?

Soon, honey, soon.

When?

Ben...

Are you okay, hmm?

No, he's not.

David, don't.

This is ridiculous. It's Christmas.

How can you treat him like this?

Look, man, it's not her fault, okay?

Jerry just doesn't understand.

Well, explain it to him.

What do I say?

Ben, your father had so many dreams for you.

You're smart,

you're good at sports.

You were so popular,

you always had girls calling at the house.

I'll be the same person, mom.

I'll get good grades, I'm gonna go to college.

Ben, your life,

it'll be so... different.

Honey, your father loves you.

If you'll just forget about...

Just be something I'm not?

My dad hates me.

I make him sick.

Ben...

I'm just so scared for him.

I... You should be.

But not 'cause he's gay.

'Cause he's 17 and he's sleeping in a car wash.

Look, I'm doing what I can, okay.

But you gotta know he's alone.

His father...

We just need some time.

I hope you have it.

See ya later.

Hi, Donna. Hey, gang!

Hey, Donna. Hi.

Hey, my little pal, what can I get you?

Oh, why don't you surprise him?

Just make sure it has a lot of different flavors,

lots of sugar, that it's really cold,

and no whipped cream because he'll get it all over me,

and make sure it's about this tall.

Can I have a glass of chocolate milk instead?

Hey, Zach, it's Christmas.

How about a hot chocolate?

It's 60 degrees outside.

Well, that's not gonna stop Santa.

Uh, Nat.

No, don't go there. How's the sleigh

supposed to slide if there's no snow?

How's he supposed to fit down the chimney if he's so fat?

How's he getting your letters

if the North Pole's got no zip code?

Yes,

this has been our day.

Hmm, Zach, buddy, there's someone I'd like you to meet.

Come with me.

Got it.

Wow, hey, Santa!

DONNA: See that, Zach?

Santa.

Santa's guts came out!

Damn!

Carly, I'm sorry.

MAN: Fill my stocking!

(laughing): I'm sorry.

Did you think this was funny?

Donna, Zach didn't see anything.

You hired a stripper for a Christmas party?

It's a private party, Donna, they requested it.

You know what, get out of my face.

Please.

Look, we weren't expecting children here.

Then you know what, you should have put a sign on the door.

Or locked it. It's the middle of the afternoon.

Anyone could've walked in here.

Donna, Zach's fine.

You don't know that.

God, is that what Christmas means to you?

No, I just wasn't thinking, it's...

Exactly, you didn't think

because it means nothing to you.

I'm not sure what does.

Forget it.

I'm not gonna do this again.

Whoo! Yeah!

Hey, I'll see you guys tomorrow.

Hey, I got some tacos from across the street.

Are you hungry?

Yeah, sure.

Hey, you know what? I was thinking, um,

this friend of mine works at a foundation

and she knows a lot about social service agencies.

I'm fine.

Ben, how can you be?

God, I was with you today.

I don't know if your situation at home is ever gonna change.

And you can't live here.

Well, I'm not going to.

I got in touch with my aunt and uncle yesterday.

I've told you about them before, right?

I don't think so.

Well, it's my mother's sister.

We were all really close when I was a kid.

Then they moved to La Jolla.

And I didn't think they'd understand.

So, you told them you're gay?

I just called to talk.

And they said they knew me and they loved me

and that that would never change.

I'm taking a bus down there tomorrow morning.

That's great.

So, are you coming back?

Yeah, I was thinking about finishing

the school year with them.

But it's gonna be hard to leave my mom.

You weren't even going to say good-bye, were you?

What, to you? Mm-hmm.

Yeah, I was, at this big taco bash

I'm throwing this afternoon.

(chuckling)

Hey, congratulations, man.

Thanks, man.

I want you to know that you were the only one

that was cool about this whole thing.

You were the only one.

Well, hopefully, the worst is past you.

Yeah, I'd like to think so.

I'm gonna take this with me.

Sure.

(knocking on door)

Who is it?

It's Brandon.

Hi.

Well, come in.

Want a tour?

No, I'm just here to pick up your article.

You said your e-mail wasn't working.

I lied.

I just wanted to see you.

Emma, you gotta stop this.

Well, if I had been straight with you, would you have come?

I don't think so.

See, and I think you would have.

But I made up

the excuse for you anyway.

You seem to need it.

All right, we can set this tomorrow.

I gotta go home.

She'll still be there in an hour.

Look, I love Kelly.

I love her.

And you probably always will.

That's why you're so scared to move on.

I'm not going anywhere.

Well, you already have.

You just don't know it yet.

♪ ♪

I was driving...

and, uh...

I started thinking.

This aunt and uncle.

You never mentioned them to me.

What?

Maybe you weren't listening.

No, I was listening.

You told me I was the only one

that was cool about you coming out.

The only one, right?

What are you hiding, Ben?

Hmm? (sniffling)

Let me see.

Do you have a gun, huh?

You have pills, what? Leave me alone, man.

What?! Leave me alone!

A blade?

Ben, a blade?

Were you gonna cut yourself, Ben?

Were you gonna cut yourself?!

(crying)

(blade clattering)

(sighing)

Geez, your dad isn't worth that.

Man, and what am I worth?

(sobbing)

♪ ♪

Brandon?

Hey. Hey.

Where were you tonight?

Uh, stores were open late. Hmm.

Wow, you think you got enough presents?

No.

Mmm.

Can we open one?

No, now remember our rule,

no opening presents till Christmas morning.

It's only two days.

Please, can't we just cheat?

No.

All right.

Listen, Kel, I'm sorry I was late.

It's okay.

No, really I'm...

I'm sorry.

(David sighs)

I really wanted to take Ben to the hospital

last night, and let him talk to somebody,

but... he wouldn't let me.

Then what happened?

Just drove around.

I don't think he said ten words to me all night.

He just kept staring out the window.

So he had a razor blade, huh?

Do you really think he was gonna use it?

It would've ended up in the same place either way.

He's asking for help, I just...

Boy, did he come to the wrong guy, you know.

Like I'm doing so great.

You know, you've been there for this kid.

You stopped him.

He's lucky you were around.

This time.

What about the next?

That column you came to pick up at my apartment?

You forgot it.

I'm an idiot.

It's okay.

I came in to do another draft anyway.

You know, my wrist was actually sore.

I think you bruised it with that damn watch.

Emma, um...

It's okay.

No one's coming in today except Terri,

and I told her that my column wouldn't be ready for layout

till at least noon.

I got you something.

I didn't know how this would feel.

I didn't know how wrong this would feel.

I'm sorry.

This has nothing

to do with you.

I'm in love with somebody else.

Then why'd you do it?

Honestly, I don't know.

You just wish you hadn't.

WOMAN: Raise the reflector.

I'll go get the next group ready. Okay.

Noah, what're you doing here?

This'll only take a second.

No, not now.

I'll wait till you get your break then. No.

You-you can't be here, okay?

Look, Donna, we left on bad terms.

I don't think we should make the same mistake twice.

Oh, come on.

Hey. What?

I thought we had something here.

We can't while you're still working at the club.

Letting Valerie work on you,

on us.

Keeping secrets.

What secrets?

Look, I've done this before.

I've been with someone

who could only get through the bad times alone.

While I just stood there thinking everything was fine.

Everything is fine.

Look, you're upset about the stripper.

It's not gonna happen again.

Now if it's something else, you've gotta let me know.

David lied to me about the club.

About a lot of things.

Including Valerie.

Look, I'm not David.

I'm not gonna make the same mistakes he did.

But I can't make up for him, either.

And I'm scared.

I'm scared that it's gonna be the same exact thing.

Mr. Wester, my name's David.

I was here with... I know who you are.

Your son needs you.

Last night, I found him

with a razor blade, and I have every reason to believe

he was gonna take his own life. Jerry,

what's going on?

Nothing we can help.

David?

Ben's made his own choices.

He's gay. I don't think it was a choice.

I want you to leave.

Look, here's my number and an address

where you can find Ben.

Jerry...

I didn't do this to Ben.

You denied your son and put him out on the street.

You might as well have taken a blade to him yourself.

Oh, my God. If you don't get away from my house, I'm gonna

call the cops. Now you'll probably tell me to go to hell.

All right, but you have two choices here.

Do you want a gay son or do you want a dead son?

Go to hell.

Audrey, thanks for getting everyone down here.

Oh, this is foreign land to some of these people.

Mrs. Adams commented earlier

on the lack of decor.

Kelly got to her already.

She's commenting on the lack of doctor's now.

Excuse me.

Kelly.

KELLY: Hi. Hi.

I'd like you to meet

my wife, Nina.

Hello. Hi.

I've heard a lot about you.

This is my boyfriend, Brandon Walsh.

Hi.

I'm so happy to finally meet you.

My husband just raves about you.

It's pre-payment.

She's about to do the same for me.

(tapping on microphone)

Excuse me.

Good evening, everyone.

Can I have your attention?

I'd like to introduce Kelly Taylor.

(applause)

Hi.

I think that most of us here know Dr. Monahan.

But few know him well.

He has little time for the likes of us.

We have jobs.

Health insurance, roofs over our heads.

Most of Dr. Monahan's patients do not.

After only eight short months here

at the clinic, he can't walk

down the street without meeting someone

whose child he's delivered,

whose wounds he's tended,

whose life he has truly affected in some positive way.

I am proud to have worked with him,

and I am glad to be able to say

that I have done something to help forward his work here.

Thank you, Dr. Monahan,

on behalf of the Wyatt Foundation.

(applause)

I'm proud of you.

Thanks.

"Dear Santa..."

Hey, Zach.

I'm writing a letter to Santa, want to help?

Which Santa?

There're tons of 'em at the mall.

And Billy says they're all fakes like that girl yesterday.

Well, I think he's right.

Because

the real Santa comes on Christmas Eve.

Yeah, yeah, those other guys?

That's just a warm-up act.

You know, they're there to get you into the spirit of things.

And that's what it's really all about, Zach.

You see...

the spirit of Christmas

means believing that anything's possible.

Can I go to my room?

Sure.

What's this?

Zach's letter to Santa.

He started it before Billy's historic visit.

He didn't get very far.

This is gonna be some Christmas for this kid.

Worst ever.

Mrs. Monahan.

Nina, please.

Kelly's speech was wonderful.

Yeah, this job meant a lot to her.

Mmm, a lot of hours as well.

She probably knows my husband better than I do.

(laughs)

Ah, you just might have something there.

Uh, bartender, can I get a sidecar

and a mineral water, please?

Your speech was very moving.

So, you see, there is a right way

to get the money out of us.

You still owe me for that squash game, Henry.

I'll tack it onto my next donation.

It's nice to meet you,

Kelly. Good job.

I'll see ya, Henry. See you later.

Wow, that was Henry Aniston.

I knew that he underwrote the clinic,

but I've only read about him in the paper.

These are the people you need to know, Kelly--

for this job, and your future.

Hi. How are you?

Come on, I want a quick word.

Please?

Hi. WOMAN: Hi.

Thanks for all your kind words.

Brandon, can we leave?

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Brandon, please, just... Kelly,

was it Monahan?

Yeah.

What'd he do?

He cornered me.

And he kissed me.

Where is he?

Brandon...

Where is he? No. Let's just go, okay?

I'm already embarrassed enough,

please.

Hey, what's up?

So, should I say something to David?

Like good-bye

or thanks for saving my life?

He was asleep.

Uh, but I was gonna say good-bye, later.

Like so long, uh, I'll call you after the holidays?

Or...

or maybe I don't care about you or our friendship.

Life's not worth living.

Still trying to figure that one out.

But, hey, I'm trying.

Well, you know what?

You need to try harder.

I really think that you don't have any idea what it's like.

What, uh, feeling alone?

Feeling ashamed of who you are?

That's familiar territory with me.

Look, I'm not ashamed of being gay.

So then why'd you go do it?

Why'd you try and kill yourself, huh?

I don't know.

I thought it would make things easier on everybody.

You'd be dead.

I mean, do you get that?

Dead.

Your parents would be grieving for the rest of their lives

for some ignorant, rash judgment your father made?

Is that what you want?

Yeah, maybe.

Teach him a lesson with your life.

Not your death.

I am not even out of high school yet.

I've got no place to go.

You're here, aren't you?

Ben, I know David.

He's not gonna turn his back on you.

Ever.

It's gonna be okay.

I've talked to Dr. Monahan about his comments.

And last night, I did nothing to invite the kiss.

I-I'm just stunned.

Especially after that speech you gave.

Believe me, if last night hadn't happened,

I would have just kept quiet and walked away from this job.

But what he's doing is wrong.

Listen to me, Kelly.

I'm going to have to weigh every word I say very carefully.

Please understand that.

Okay.

I think I do.

Make sure you do.

The Wyatt Foundation has a very strict policy

on sexual harassment.

If you're making charges...

Can't you just talk to him?

But if you

brought suit later,

it could look like you came to me,

and I did nothing on your behalf.

No, I wouldn't blame you.

I don't want to make trouble for anybody.

It has to go on record.

Do you understand what I'm saying?

You mean my record?

You have to think about references for future jobs.

I just want you to know what you're getting into.

But I haven't done anything wrong.

Yeah, but regardless

of the outcome of any judgment--

here you have a young woman, first job out of college,

files a sexual harassment suit

against the first man she worked with.

And if people knew, they wouldn't hire me.

This is so unfair.

Dr. Monahan sexually harassed me.

It's your word against his.

DONNA: Wait. Let me.

My mother would hate this.

I love it.

I was feeling kind of brave.

I was hoping you were feeling the same way.

You know, holidays, scary times.

Especially with, uh, elves like these.

Look, this is great,

but there's something I've gotta tell you.

I'm not really a tree trimming,

carol singing kind of guy, you know?

But, uh...

but I can hum a few bars.

Look, I won't ask you to make up for the past,

if you'll let me show you how things can be different.

Deal?

Deal.

And if I'm moving in on something too private

you gotta tell me.

(grunting)

(laughing) DAVID: Get him with the pinkies.

STEVE: The pinky's a little small.

It's a little more fair.

(both laugh)

Oh, he's going at it.

Mmm.

Not bad? Mmm.

I wouldn't recommend the radish.

VALERIE: Is that what you had-- the radish?

Or the pickle?

Hey, hey, Zach.

Where were you at the paper? Yeah, yeah, Hi.

I had a couple of things I had to take care of.

Did you take care of it? Yeah, yeah.

It's done, it's done. Where are you guys going?

We're just gonna tour the house.

Cool. Bye.

Come on. Oh, am I glad you're home.

Yeah, me, too.

How's it going? Mmm.

Bad day. Better forgotten.

Know what I mean? Absolutely.

(doorbell ringing)

Ho! Ho! Ho!

Merry Christmas! Well, if it isn't Santa.

Hey, how you doing?

Where's Zach? Where's Zach?

I thought he'd get a big kick out of this.

Oh, I wouldn't go into the whole Santa thing.

Zach's not really into it this year. BRANDON: Yeah.

Really?

Well, that's too bad.

Well, I think that Steve picked up where Santa left off.

Come on in.

I think there's a light around here somewhere.

(gasps)

(sighs)

Oh, wow!

Oh. (laughs)

This is cool.

You're so incredibly thoughtful.

Well, I hope you like your gift as much.

ZACH: Come here, this is so nice.

This was my gift.

ZACH: This is so cool in here!

Hey, guys.

Um, Ben, right?

Oh, yeah. Hi. Hi.

I'm Donna. This is Noah.

Nice meeting you.

BEN: You, too. We just

want to wish you a Merry Christmas.

Thanks. You, too.

Um, you guys, I just wanted to say

that, this past year,

we had some good times,

and I hope next year's even better for all of us.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, man.

DAVID/DONNA: Merry Christmas.

(doorbell ringing)

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Ben.

Ben.

We'd like you to come home.

I'm fine here.

Your mother and I have been talking.

Ben,

we're your parents.

Why, because it's Christmas?

You know the holidays are gonna pass and guess what?

I'll still be gay.

There's nothing I can do about it.

And there's certainly isn't anything

that you can do about it.

I know.

I wish--

I just...

I just wish the best for you.

That's all we've ever wanted.

I know I've made mistakes.

And I'll--

I'll make more 'cause...

I don't understand. I really don't.

But I'll try.

I... I am who I am.

I know.

You're my son.

Oh.

(Ben crying)

DAVID: Wow, it's really pretty out tonight.

It's almost Christmas.

You know, you saved that boy's life.

Watching you take care of him

kind of reminded me of all the things

we've been through together.

Yeah, some rough stuff.

Real stuff.

It makes everything else just--

you know, all this pretending

that we're doing with Donna and Noah--

seem kind of stupid.

Compared to this.

Nat.

I poured myself

some eggnog.

I came outside to see Kelly.

I had my keys in one hand,

a glass in the other...

(grunting)

Wait, wait.

I used your phone to call Joanie before.

Well, I'll go check upstairs.

You know, I'll-I'll check out the kitchen for you.

Oh, cool, thanks.

Oh, where's my keys?

Where would I leave them?

(mumbling)

(gasping): My keys! There they are!

Zach, honey?

Shh.

Look.

(whispering): It's really him.

Ho, ho, ho, ho.

What a wonderful Christmas.

Ho, ho. Now to get to that

reindeer I'm riding. Yeah.

(sighs)

Having fun,

don't trip, don't trip.

NAT: Is this a great Christmas or what?

Hey, I got an idea.

What?

What do you say we open one of our Christmas presents

right now?

Yeah? Yeah.

What about your strict Christmas rules?

Oh, I have a new strict Christmas rule,

and that is that my old strict Christmas rules

can be bent in order to make you happy, what do you say?

All right. Let's go pick one out.

I want to open this one.

I saw it in your bag when you put it down.

You don't want to open that one.

Brandon, you said.

(gasps)

It's a man's watch.

Yeah.

Yeah, it's, um--

I wasn't... How did you know,

Brandon? I love it.

It's exactly what I wanted.

Every time I look at it, I'll think of you.