Original subtitles

Christmas, what a wonderful time of year.

The weather may be frightful,

but there is a magic that surrounds us all.

During this festive time, I find that folk are merry,

evenings are, oh, so cozy,

and the twinkle of Kris Kringle

shines through the darkest of nights.

It isn't just the robins that thrive in this period.

You can hear the chirping of love, both new and old,

singing through the neighborhood.

Well, most people, that is.

Sometimes I feel like I was just never destined for love,

but who knows.

Maybe this year will be different.

Well, thank you, Caller 52.

Um, a little dark at the end there,

but I think we can all relate to a bit of that lovely poem.

Next up on Smudge FM is Christmas number one,

my favorite gift.

["Favourite Thing This Christmas"

by Friends Like These playing]

It is that time of year again.

It really is.

Hop-op-op-op-op. Relax, I've got you.

You're okay.

Hop-op-op-op-op. Okay.

Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.

Let's see.

Okay.

All right, Mrs. Eggadactyl.

You ready for a little check-up?

Okay.

Okay. Let's move you a little bit.

Just a little turn. There we go.

There. There. Good.

Very good, Mrs. Eggadactyl.

Now I'll just hold you. I've got you. Come on.

You're more than okay. You're okay.

You're okay, Mrs. Eggadactyl.

There we go. Nice and easy. Okay.

Now, let's start with a little check-up of your feet.

Ready? Are you ready?

Are you ready? There we go.

Three, two, one, and up.

Lovely.

Looking good. Okay.

Now, I'm going to put you back down.

You're okay. You ready?

Three, two, one, go.

Mrs. Eggadactyl.

You're-- Hop-op-op.

You're okay. You're okay.

- Hey. - Hey.

-There you go. -Thank you.

-In the spirit of the season. -Oh.

Great.

Now you're looking handsome and seasonal.

You all right, bud?

Eggie's all good.

Though I still think naming her after a flying dinosaur

is a little unfair.

Do we have any more red tinsel?

Uh...

no.

Good to see you getting into the season, bud,

but, um, you don't have to put tinsel on everything.

Yes, I do.

Mum said that since we don't get much snow up here,

we have to make up for it and put tinsel everywhere.

Yeah.

Well, she did always know best,

so I guess, uh, we'd better get a move on,

if we're going to put tinsel everywhere.

Come on.

-Ready? -Yes.

Can he do it? Come on.

Come on.

You're so strong, big guy.

I know you're strong, but...

how fast are you?

Race to the house.

Nice arm, Briceratops.

Why, thank you, Martinsel.

Here you go. Some piping hot chocolate.

Aw.

Oh.

Ah. Very nice fit.

I forgot your gingerbread.

Oh. Is this the donkey's?

Does it matter?

Yeah.

Oh, wow. Wow.

Here's your gingerbread.

I think in here's looking pretty good.

Yep.

Time to do the same to the kitchen.

Oh, boy.

Gravy.

Always gravy.

What-- what are you making?

Angel.

Ah, looking good, Bri.

Thanks. Needs more eyes, though.

Ah.

It's good to see that you're getting into the season,

but let's try and make Christmas more merry than scary.

-Okay, bud? -Yes.

We're closed. Sorry.

We're closed. The hours are on the sign.

- She's dying. - What? Who?

-She's dying. -Who?

What...

It's Mrs. Lay.

Uh, nice to meet you, Mrs. Lay.

I'm Martin Greene. Um--

Oh. Oh, no, no.

I'm-- it's-- it's-- I'm Robin.

Um, this is Mrs. Lay.

Uh--

Sorry for barging in on you like this.

Um, it's just--

it's an emergency.

It's Milky Lay. I...

W-- we're closed.

You-- you're going to have to come back tomorrow.

Please.

No, we-- we've tried everywhere.

And-- and look how worried she is.

I...

Please.

The galaxy needs you.

All right then. Let's have a look at you, then.

Oh. Let's see you.

Oh, okay. Okay.

Think she will be okay for now,

so please,

can you come back tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.

when we're open?

Uh...

Dad, it's Christmas.

Um--

Robin, was it?

Thank you.

Thank you.

Um, Brian,

uh, why don't you...

seat our guests?

Do you like hot chocolate?

Uh, oh, um...

Um--

Sorry. Um--

I need my, uh, energy

if I'm going to do a good job on Mrs. Lay.

Yeah.

Okay. Yeah. Okay.

Okay. All right. Let's just have a look at you.

Mrs.-- Mrs. Lay.

Okay. That looks okay.

Okay. Let's see. We'll see.

Amy.

It's good. Needs more eyes, though.

Hmm. Yeah.

How is she?

She's going to be fine.

I gave her an antiparasitic.

Um, she'll be all right as rain in the morning.

But I'd like to keep her a couple of days

just to, uh, be extra safe.

Of course, yeah.

Thank you, Martin.

Yeah.

Um, did you get your coop second hand?

Um, well,

yeah.

Yeah, um, I'd throw that out if I was you.

That's how this usually happens.

Um, but luckily, I have the pots

for, um, a-- a new one you can have.

No, no, no. No, it's fine. I don't need you--

uh-- you don't need to do that at all.

I can-- I don't mean you don't need to do that.

-I can-- -No, I insist. Really.

Uh, it'll keep you out of my hair.

Uh, not that I want you

out of my hair.

Or in fact,

even have hair for you to be out of.

Why am I talking about my hair?

I think-- I think I got what you meant.

It's-- it's fine.

Thank you.

Is she alive? Did you eat her?

Uh, yes.

Uh...

Uh, no-- I-- no, I mean, um-- I mean,

she's going to be absolutely fine.

Mrs. Lay is going to be absolutely fine.

I was just saying to your, uh, mum

that, uh, I'm going to keep her for a couple of days

just so that she doesn't get poorly again.

Thank you for saving her, Martin.

Thank you. Thank you.

Dad, can Amy stay to decorate the animals?

I am a bit of a visionary.

It's a little bit late.

Um, why doesn't Amy come back tomorrow?

Oh, no. I don't know.

Um, I'm sure Martin is busier than he lets off.

It's no problem, honestly.

Yeah, Mum. I'm a delight.

You don't have to do this, you know.

I do.

Um...

here's my business card.

Give me a call when you're on your way

and I'll, uh, warn the animals.

Did your, um, printer run out of ink, or...

Uh, I-- I couldn't find the right design.

-Yeah. Uh... -Oh.

- Okay. - I'll phone, okay?

Um, yeah.

Did you-- listen, um...

- Yeah. Um, yeah. Thank you. - Thank you.

And, um, thank you again so much, Martin.

Come on, Mum.

Okay, okay.

All right.

Lovely to meet you, Brian.

Bye, Robin. Bye, Amy. See you tomorrow.

There you go.

So, you and Amy seemed to hit it off.

She's great. I'm happy to come back tomorrow.

Oh, yeah? Why's that?

Well, she's new in town and hasn't got any friends yet.

Everyone needs a friend.

That they do.

My Briceratops.

I'm proud of you.

Thanks, Dad. I'm proud of you, too.

Good night.

["Favourite Thing This Christmas"

by Friends Like These playing loudly]

Morning, sleepyhead.

- Come dance with me. - Uh, coffee.

You know, I heard it's addictive.

Where are you getting that information from?

Yes!

-Well done! -I know.

Is that boy from school still being a diva?

Who, Tim?

He just doesn't know talent when he sees it.

I know he'll come around

when he gets my standing ovation.

How could he not?

Are you working today?

Yes, I have a drawing to finish,

but I'll be done by noon,

so I'll have plenty of time to spend

with my favorite little reindeer.

Rudolph?

No, Amy.

Don't tell me your favorite is something stupid like Vixen.

Vixen?

What do you take me for?

You know, Mum, for a person who draws animals for a living,

you're not very up to date with your reindeers.

I will catch up on my research immediately.

So,

what does my second favorite reindeer

want to do today?

Dasher?

Am I the only one who sees the antlers?

Oh, come on, there must be something you want to do today.

Aren't we going to see Brian's animals?

-Oh, I don't know. -Why?

I don't think Martin actually wants us to come.

But he said.

I know, but...

sometimes adults say things

that they don't mean to be polite.

So he's a liar?

Well, no, not exactly.

Great.

Best tell him we'll be there after lunch.

You don't want Brian decorating without my expertise.

I guess not.

Love you, Mum.

Okay. Hi, Martin.

Hi, Martin.

Hi, Martin.

Yeah, just hi. Hi. All right.

Hi.

Hello, this is the Greenefield's.

How can I help?

Hi, Martin. Uh, how are you?

Uh, well-- Uh, I'm sorry, who is this?

Um, it's Robin, um, from yesterday.

Uh, sorry, if-- if you're busy,

I can call back another day or--

Oh, Robin!

Uh-- It's good to hear from you.

It is?

No, I mean, um, I mean, yeah, you too.

You too.

Uh, let me guess,

Amy is pretty keen to see the animals?

Yeah, yeah, she's, um--

she's-- she's quite, um, persistent.

Um, is it-- is it okay

if, uh, I pop-- I pop over,

say, one?

Yeah, that sounds great.

Great! Okay.

Thank you.

Oh, I'm sorry, um,

there's someone on the other line.

-I'll see you later? -Oh, yeah, yeah.

Um, okay, yeah, I'll-- I'll see--

um, I'll see you later.

All right. Bye.

Bye. Bye.

Mum, we're stopped. You can let go of the wheel now.

Oh, yeah.

-Sorry. Um, shall we go? -Yeah. Yeah.

Mum, you haven't moved. Is this anxiety?

Wait, where did you learn that?

I was looking on YouTube for asteroid ,

but got it wrong and watched some really scary videos.

I am not an attentive mother.

So are you coming or are you anxietied?

I'm coming. Okay? I'm coming.

You say that.

Mum, we've been out here for, like, seven hours.

You're not nervous, are you?

They're nice friends, Mum. Now, please, come on.

Oh, that was quick.

You were outside for, like, seven hours.

-It was pretty weird. -Brian.

Not bad weird. Nice weird.

Amy, want to come see the animals?

That's why I'm here.

Mum, look, it's Mrs. Lay.

She's up and talking and making new friends.

Oh, wow! Look at her go!

Didn't Martin and Brian do a great job?

Yeah, she's so much better.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

You're very welcome, Amy.

And anytime she's under the weather,

you can always bring her back to us, right?

We'll bring her here all the time.

Yeah, she can get to know Eggadactyl.

Hmm.

Fan of dinosaurs, are you, Brian?

I don't get it.

Eggadactyl, like pterodactyl, you know?

The giant flying dinosaur.

But, um, chickens are flightless, right?

Okay.

Um, well, Brian, Amy is pretty into space.

Isn't space just another word for nothing?

You're in space right now.

Were dinosaurs in space?

Space dinosaurs!

I think we might be at this a while, so--

-Yeah. -Hmm.

Um, uno momento, s'il vous plaît.

So, uh, while you guys thrash this out,

uh, Robin and I are going to get a drink.

Is that okay?

Yes, of course, but now is not the time, okay?

Yes, Mr. Martin, sir.

Now is not the time.

As expected.

Um, give me a shout if you need anything, okay?

I've spoken to the people in charge

and, uh, we're good to go.

They aren't going to murder each other, are they?

Nah.

No.

-No. -Hm.

Gotta get the kettle...

So, how do you take your, uh...

...uh, coffee?

Um, Americano.

Oh. Uh, very adventurous.

Sorry, can you handle making a drink that isn't tea?

Touché.

Uh, can I get you any snacks?

Coffee and snacks?

What did I do to deserve this treatment?

I'm very, very keen

to show off my terrible cooking skills.

Sorry, so... a stay-at-home dad

who doesn't cook?

Yeah.

Lucky Mrs. Greene.

Uh, um...

Actually, uh, Mrs. Greene,

uh, Tanya, um...

passed away.

I am so sorry.

I just-- I know, I saw the-- the ring and I...

I'm sorry for your loss. That's--

Uh, thank you.

Um, we-- uh, we lost her,

um, over five years ago now.

Uh, yeah, but, uh,

completely innocent mistake

and, uh, yeah, nothing-- nothing to worry about.

Um, tell me about your, uh...

Oh, the-- uh, yeah, I--

well, I had a-- um,

but that ended, like, a while back, so, yeah.

Oh.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

Mm. Uh-huh.

Uh, I...

guess that makes us evens.

Yeah.

I wonder if the conversation is flowing as well out there, or--

Uh...

Aurora Bolealis.

Aurora Borealis.

Audible Boreas?

Aurora Borealis.

Also or?

Aurora.

Aurora.

Yeah, Aurora Borealis.

That's a made-up name.

All names are made up.

Whoa.

She'd never admit it, but, um, she's very grateful.

Mm, Amy?

She thanked me, like, 50 times outside.

-Yeah, for Mrs. Lay. -Hmm.

I'm talking about for being a friend to her so quickly.

We've been here for, like, a month now, and...

Does Amy struggle, or have trouble to make friends?

Oh, no, no, not-- not struggle per se.

No, just, um, some kids can find her

to be a little bit, uh, like, loud.

But she has her drama club.

But I think they're having some, um, creative differences.

Well, Brian's taken to her like a house on fire.

It's nice to, you know,

as affectionate about animals as he is.

Yeah. They're a good pair. Right? Uh...

They are.

Uh, speaking of which,

we probably should, uh, get out there, right?

Uh, yeah. We-- we probably should.

So can you see them yet?

Oh, yes, sweetie.

Okay. 'Kay?

And...

What am I looking--

Oh.

Oh, my-- This is incredible, Martin.

Amy's never been so close to a reindeer before.

They're quite something, aren't they?

Yeah.

Santa and his elves stopped by

to drop them off

just before the big day.

They are Santa's reindeers?

They sure are.

Whoa.

Uh, this reminds me of your play.

-Play? -Yeah.

It's the story of Christmas, like in the Bible.

Oh, wow. Sounds serious.

-Who are you playing? -Rudolph.

Oh.

Can we go, Dad?

Uh...

-Yeah. -Sure. Uh, why not?

I mean, um, we could use some culture around here, right?

So, how long do you have them for?

Like, I would love some up-close research

on the current project I'm working on.

Yeah, unfortunately, tonight is the last night.

Santa comes to collect these in the morning.

That's a shame.

Why don't you guys hang around for a bit?

I mean, I'm sure Amy would appreciate it, right?

I'm gonna need a few hours.

She's gonna need a few hours.

Are you sure? No, no, no.

I really-- no, I really feel like

you have done enough at this point.

Seriously.

Um, mi casa e...

you casa.

Anyway, um, I'm gonna go into town to get some bits.

I'll stop off and get us some food.

Sounds great. I like meatloaf.

Amy!

No, honestly, it's-- it's fine. I insist.

No, you really don't have to do that, Martin.

-It, you know-- -It's fine.

Whilst I'm away,

B-Ri will take care of you guys.

-Right, B-Ri? -You got it.

Has anyone ever told you

you're too nice for your own good?

All the time.

Look after them, B-Ri.

Hello?

Uh, uh, meatbread.

What?

Meatbread. Meatbread.

Sorry, who is this?

Oh, uh, it's Martin.

Oh. Hi, Martin.

Sorry, what did you say?

I've gone to every baker in town,

and nowhere seems to sell meatbread.

Sorry, meatbread?

Meatbread. Amy's favorite.

Oh, okay.

Okay, uh...

Insider secret.

If you whisper in the guy's ear

and ask for meatcake,

he saves it for special customers.

Okay, well-- well, I'm putting you on now.

On speaker. One second.

- Garçon? -Martin, no, no, no.

Don't do that. I'm only joking.

Wait, were you going to-- were you going to ask him?

Well, yeah.

You're-- uh, you're surprisingly convincing.

Um, you don't think, um--

you don't think Amy would just, you know, be--

be, uh, okay

with-- with pizza.

Do you?

Uh, yes, she loves pizza, yeah.

Okay, that's good.

I can, uh-- I can get us some pizza

because everything is going, uh, perfectly well.

So, uh, yeah, I guess I'll, um, see you soon.

Yeah, see you soon.

That you will. Bye.

What are you so happy about?

I am just happy to see the reindeer.

-Me too. -Me three.

Oh, my God.

You guys had enough of the reindeer?

Oh, we just came in.

Somebody says it's too snowy just to sit outside.

Did you get what you needed?

Yes, I did. Thank you.

-You want to see? -Of course.

Hm.

It's beautiful.

Thank you.

Don't worry about us kids

starving over here.

Uh, right, of course. Um...

you guys go and play, and I'll get started on dinner.

Wah!

What, no chef hats?

I left it at the bistro.

I mean, that's a shame.

I was really hoping for the full experience, so...

Uh, yeah.

That's...

Yeah.

Uh, sorry, am I keeping you from something?

Oh, no, no, no, no. It-- it's fine.

No-- Um, that's, uh...

that's Amy's dad trying to-- trying to contact her.

And I'm guessing

Amy's not too keen.

Uh, not at all. No.

I mean, like, he was barely at home,

and when he was, he was, uh...

loud.

When, uh, me and my sister

met our biological parents...

our dad was, uh...

an interesting man.

He had had a very hard life and, uh...

I suppose...

once I grew up, I understood,

but him and my sister,

they never really saw eye to eye.

And would she-- did she get over it eventually?

In her own way, yeah.

I mean--

I don't know if Steven deserves a second chance,

but, um,

but it's really important for Amy

to have a relationship with her father

and I just feel like if I don't do it now,

then it's just going to be late-- too late forever.

You know?

It must be difficult.

Hmm. Yeah.

Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning in an ocean.

No lifejacket.

Well, if you ever need a buoy...

I am not normally like this, I promise.

I hope that's not true.

Oh, shoot.

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

Oh.

Um...

That looks delicious.

-Smells great. -Smells burnt.

You get used to it.

I couldn't have pizza with you.

- Oh, no. - No.

- Ay, hey! - Oh, no!

Gladiator, did I not eat him?

Oh, it's that dino.

Yes, I know who ate him.

That's me.

To pass myself around.

It's a good looking human finger.

Thank you, thank you.

Dad, can we watch a Christmas film?

- Uh, it's pretty late. - Please, Dad.

I really want to show Amy A Miracle on Victoria Close.

Robin's got to drive home, so--

Please, I've never wanted anything more.

Never wanted anything more?

Please, Dad, please!

If it's what you really want--

-Please. -Please.

We're not gonna make it off the ground

because of a little bit of snow?

We're not even supposed to be here.

Sir, calm down.

Don't tell me to calm down.

I've got a little girl halfway across the world,

and all she wants for Christmas is to see her old man.

I mean, for crying out loud,

can't a guy catch a break for once in his busy life?

He usually makes it past the opening theme song.

I wish I could say the same thing about Amy.

Okay, so now they're both asleep...

I can finally ask.

Uh, ask what?

Do you drink gravy?

Sorry, what?

Do you and Brian drink gravy?

Uh, um,

I feel like an outright no would be a lie,

but I can say

I've never willingly drunk gravy.

-That's good to know. -Hmm.

So what, is it like a prank or something?

I don't know. You tell me.

You don't know what it is?

I have no idea.

I don't know why it keeps happening.

Come on. Really?

I don't know why he does it.

I mean, he's a smart kid, he can read.

This just shouldn't keep happening.

But the first time he did it,

he was so happy with himself that he had made me coffee.

I didn't have the heart to correct him.

And then it happened again, and again,

and again, and again.

I get that.

That's really sweet,

he's looking out for you like that.

Yeah.

Yeah, he's been great.

Especially now it's just the two of us on the farm.

I'm sorry.

Yeah, it's, uh...

Adopting him was the best decision

me and Tanya ever made.

We got so excited, we, uh...

made plans, we bought a bunk bed.

But, um...

yeah, things don't necessarily go to plan.

I can't even imagine.

But, um,

Christmas is the hardest time.

Yeah.

But it does get easier.

Not that I'm in the same situation

with you at all, I'm just...

No, I-- I get it.

I get it.

It's tough no matter the circumstances, right?

Mm.

Is, um...

is this your first Christmas, just the two of you?

Third. Third.

But, um,

yeah, it's got easier.

I definitely feel a lot more, um,

like, prepared.

-That's a relief. -Yeah.

Sometimes I don't know

how I've managed to make it this far.

Well, it looks like

you're doing a pretty good job to me.

Well, pretty easy to do with him at the helm.

And no offense,

but kinda feels like

Amy's running the show over there, too, so...

No, you're totally right.

I honestly don't know where she gets her confidence from.

Like, certainly not me.

Like, she says, "Jump," I say, "How high?"

So...

Yeah?

So it was, uh, her idea

to break in here after hours.

Okay, no. That was my idea.

But that was the most worried I'd ever seen Amy.

And, you know, I couldn't let her down

this close to Christmas.

So, you know,

I wasn't taking no for an answer.

Uh, no, I got that all right. Don't worry.

Yeah.

But anyway,

I better get this one home before she gets too comfy.

Uh, yeah.

She looks really cute now,

but wait until she gets out there for an hour.

Yeah.

She's a challenge.

But...

thank you for everything, Martin.

But this has been one of the best days

we've had in a long time.

Yeah.

And, um,

Amy's finally made a friend, which she, uh...

which she really needed.

Brian, too.

Okay.

Uh, let me help you out to the car.

Oh, no, it's okay. Amy falls asleep all the time.

I'm used to this, so.

-Okay. -Okay.

Okay, come on.

Bye, Brian.

Thank you, Martin.

Brian?

Okay... Brian?

Oh...

Brian?

More tinsel.

There you go, lads.

And ladies, of course.

Let's not forget the ladies.

And itty-bitty, bitty little ones.

Don't worry, you'll get your turn.

For you, sir.

Some for you, sir.

Per chance, an appetizer?

Oh.

Mm.

-You ready for the big day? -I was born ready.

That you were.

Okay, come on, Rudolph.

Come for your feed.

Mm. Mm-hmm.

No! Please don't.

Are you sure you just don't want to say hi?

Okay, sweetie.

I won't force you to do anything you don't want to do.

Good.

Eat up.

Hi, Dad.

Hi, Briceratops.

-How was school? -Great.

I've been excited for the play all day.

Oh. Good.

Dad, what have you done?

Oh, no.

I didn't think this through, did I?

Why did you leave me unsupervised?

You know what?

I think it's great.

She loves the theater.

Reckon we can bring her in?

Don't think we can, mate.

We didn't get her a ticket, did we?

Shut up, Dad.

It'll be fine.

No.

No, we cannot take a hen

into a children's play.

Okay, Bri, the--

I'll sort this out.

Okay.

Good evening...

um...

Collette.

Okay, so., um--

This is, uh-- this is Mrs. Lay.

Uh, Milky Lay, like the galaxy.

She is a hen.

A hen.

Um, but, uh,

it's pretty clear that Mrs. Lay would like to see,

uh, the-- the-- the baby Jesus.

And I was wondering

if you could--

you could make that happen.

Okay. Um, yeah.

Oh.

Lovely to meet you, Collette.

Yeah, we--

What type of person

doesn't let a hen experience theater

at Christmas?

And you're sure she can't get out?

I'd hate to tell Amy

her chicken's dead after the play.

Mm.

Hmm.

Well, assuming she doesn't grow opposable thumbs,

or learn how to fly, I think we might be okay.

Uh, sorry.

Hey. We're here.

Oh, you made it.

I thought-- I was getting

a bit worried for a second.

Oh, we wouldn't miss it, would we?

-Oh, it's-- -Dad.

-Yeah? -I need to go to the bathroom.

Uh, you went before three times.

I need to go again. I had a little bit of juice.

Okay, cool.

Um, just be quick and, uh, don't take too long.

Yeah, yeah.

Oh, is everything okay?

Oh, yeah, fine.

Um, yeah, kids, juice.

-Oh. -Yeah.

Right. Now, that is enough, you two.

Okay? I have worked too--

we have worked too hard on this to just throw it all away now.

Okay?

You're my stars, all right? You're my stars.

So can you just be my shiny little stars

and get on?

Well, tell Tim to stop having

stupid ideas, then.

I was destined to play Rudolph.

Well, Amy's the only one who fits in the costume.

I can't work in these conditions.

Tim, there are no small roles.

Only small actors.

That is it.

Really, Amy?

The truth hurts.

Real mature.

Where is that boy?

Oh, don't worry, we still got plenty of time.

-Hmm. -All right.

Hi, bud.

You brought her, did you?

No.

Okay.

Oh.

Are you excited for the show, Brian?

Oh, uh, yeah.

Amy's been telling me all about Rudolph

and how he helped Jesus be born.

Hmm.

What are they teaching our kids at this school?

I think it's an attempt to be non-denominational,

but I'm pretty sure that word got lost

along the way somewhere.

- Yeah. - Hmm.

Oh, it's starting. It's starting.

Huh.

Whoa. Where are we to go?

It is dark and I know not the way.

Hark, before us.

I see a light.

A sign from the heavens, that star.

-We are-- -We are the three wise men.

-Caspiar. -Melchior.

Balthazar.

We have learned of the birth of a new king.

And we have traveled to this place...

By the heav-- by the heavenly star.

They really broke the budget on this one.

I heard Spielberg is attached.

What's that noise?

Star, take Rudolph's light and guide the wise men to the...

baby Jesus.

Amy's part is coming up.

Hark, the light from the star.

It fades.

What are we to do?

Shall we lose sight of this holy beacon?

Did someone say bacon?

Wait, I mean beacon?

Hark, who goes there?

Hi, I'm Rudolph.

I'm one of Santa's reindeers.

Who is this Santa you speak of?

You'll find out soon enough.

She's great.

Isn't she?

The material's a bit iffy.

Well... uh...

What's up, Brian?

It's Ms. Lay.

-What about her? -She got out.

What? Out of the car?

Oh, me jacket.

What-- what do you mean your jacket?

I've brought Mrs. Lay in to follow the play.

You've brought Mrs. Lay in your jacket?

Okay, okay.

This is fine. This is fine.

It's fine-- this is fine, right? This is fine.

This is not fine at all. This is not fine at all.

Is everything okay?

-Ja. -Yeah.

Ich bin ein super gut.

-Okay. -Yeah. Yeah.

-Yes. -Fine.

Okay. Uh, okay.

Where is she now?

Oh. Oh, God.

Oh, God.

Oh, God.

-Oh. -Is that Mrs. Lay?

That-- that could be any hen.

Any hen.

There's seven million in the UK. It could be any hen.

Mrs. Lay?

Hark, the crib animals have came alive.

It's a Christmas miracle.

This is serious!

Come here, okay? Come to Mama, Milky.

Come to Mama.

Oh, hi, Martin.

Hi, Amy. Um, great play.

Uh, it's just--

uh, going to take Mrs. Lay and go back.

Oh!

Clearly she has favorites.

Sorry, everyone.

As you were.

I really need to re-read the Bible.

-Okay. -That was amazing.

Thanks. I know.

Mrs. Lay was pretty good too.

Thanks for sneaking her in.

Well, you told us that she likes to play,

so I couldn't let her miss it.

-Some Sunday, huh? -Yeah.

It's quite some--

I don't think she's going to let us...

let us in again.

So...

-It's all right. -Yeah.

It's all right. Okay.

I guess.

-Sorry. -That's...

So, on a scale of zero to 100,

how embarrassed are you right now?

Well...

to be fair, mmm, pretty high.

Pretty high. Um...

yeah, I just hope no one from,

uh, from-- from PETA.

Pe-- do you say Peetuh or Petta?

Oh, Petta.

Not gonna say it.

I hope no one from PETA

was in there to see that.

Yeah.

So-- so, uh, you know how you were saying to me

that, um, you owe me because, uh...

I guess destroying your daughter's play

kind of makes us even.

Destroying? Are you kidding?

Amy loved that.

And if anything, I think I owe you once more again.

Oh, that's, uh-- I don't know about all that.

-Uh... -No, I do.

Um, how about I get you dinner sometime this week?

Uh...

-I... -I...

I, um...

I-- I-- I'm sorry.

I d-- I don't know why I-- I asked that.

I just-- I don't even know you that long.

So...

-No. -Yeah.

No, no, it's...

Dinner with-- with...

you, just the two of us, um...

sounds delightful.

Um...

it's just that...

it might be a bit much for him.

That is completely understandable.

I...

Can't we just forget I said anything?

You know, honestly, I don't even like you that much anyway, so...

Well, fantastic. Amazing.

I mean, I get-- well, I-- I-- I am a mess.

I, yeah-- same. Same.

Anyway, um...

Yeah, okay, so I better-- I better get Mrs. Lay home,

before she forgets what it looks like forever.

Yeah, yeah, that's-- that's probably for the best.

Yes, yes, for the best. F-- for the best.

The best. Hmm.

Okay, um...

-Yeah. -Yeah, okay.

And I'll just...

Hey, sweetie?

Hey, sweetie, we shouldn't be here. Okay, go, um...

Where am I taking you? Um, we're going to that--

-Martin? -Yes?

Um, I wanted to give you this.

Uh, yeah.

Thank you for this.

It's... amazing.

It's-- um...

Uh, okay, sweetie. Come on.

Good seeing you, Brian. It's--

Bye-bye. Come on.

Let's get you home. Get you out of this outfit.

Wasn't that great?

It was amazing. Very memorable.

Wasn't it so kind of Martin and Brian to bring Lay?

She's a star. She belongs on stage.

She sure does.

Can we see Brian and the animals again soon?

Maybe.

We should go.

Right.

And knock.

-Hey! -Brian!

Oh, my lovely boy. What have you got there?

I've got your favorite.

- Milli Vanilli. - Oh!

Wow! Oh, thank you very much.

Oh. My favorite.

We've got you a couple of bits.

-There you go. -Thanks.

We didn't get you anything.

See, when I get this old, Brian, my jokes will be just as bad.

Hey, little fella. How you doing?

I'm all right, good old fella.

-Come in. -Listen,

I've got some, uh, brand-new dinosaur facts for you.

Come on.

You'd better listen to him, too.

He's the same age as the dinosaurs.

Go on.

So, yeah, um, we're quiet now,

but, uh...

we're expecting, uh, this Christmas-January rush.

Calm before the storm, eh?

Yes, very much.

Uh, a welcome calm before the storm.

I can imagine.

-How's Brian doing? -Uh...

Yeah, he's good. Yeah.

I mean, he's looking after me at the moment, but...

Hmm. He's-- he's a great little lad.

-Yeah. -You know,

adopting him was the best thing you could have ever done.

It really was. It really was.

And, Martin, how are you doing?

I'm-- I'm good. I'm good.

Christmas is, uh, tough,

but I don't need to tell you that.

Yeah, it isn't easy for any of us.

But me and Kev, we really appreciate you

keeping us in your life.

Wouldn't have it any other way.

Yeah, you guys have been parents to me

as much as my actual parents.

You're an angel, Martin. Never forget that.

Now, have you thought about

having Christmas outside the house?

It's just that...

Brian loves our traditions, you know.

I don't know if he's ready.

And...

the kid has put tinsel everywhere.

Literally everywhere.

Just like his mum, then.

Just like his mum.

Brian's been telling me about, uh, Amy and Robin, is it?

Uh, was he, now?

Who's Amy and Robin?

Just-- just some customers that we had,

uh, that had a-- a sick hen.

Uh-- uh, yeah, just some customers.

And do you always go to plays with your customers?

Uh, no, but, uh, you know,

they wanted to say thank you, and I obliged.

You know, do you-- do your customers not thank you

just, you know, by paying the bills?

That was very nice of them.

And, uh, Robin...

is she nice?

Uh, yeah, she's...

nice.

Oh, so she's, uh, nice, is she?

Well, she sounds lovely.

Do you think you'll be seeing her again?

Um, I don't know.

Um...

- I don't know. - Do you want to?

Would you like to really see her again?

Yeah.

I don't know if I can.

Oh.

Is it a bit too much at the minute?

You know, Martin...

our lovely, lovely Tanya...

you know, she was--

she was a lovely soul as well.

And you know as well as I do

she'd want nothing but happiness for you and Brian.

Well, what do you think Brian would want?

I-- I don't know.

I think you do.

You know, he's been talking about

nothing else but Amy and that Robin.

You know, more than any dinosaurs today.

I think...

she's great, but...

I don't even know her.

Hang on.

Well, you know, that's the beauty of strangers.

You get to know them.

Are you guys talking about Robin?

Dad keeps on making really bad jokes around her.

Oh, God.

- Oh. - That's right.

Hey-- Oh, hey, that-- that reminds us.

Um, did you hear about the farmer that won that award?

Huh?

Huh? Right, he was outstanding in his field.

- Oh. - Oh, Kev.

I don't get it.

It's-- don't worry.

Um, and on that terrible note,

uh, I think it's time, uh, we best be off, eh?

Right.

Thank you very much for the pie.

Any time.

Hey, Briceratops, I think

there's a Kevinosaurus Rex on the loose!

Now listen, Martin,

don't you ever apologize for being happy.

Especially not to us.

Oh.

Oh, Kevin.

Oh, come on, then.

- Group hug. - Group hug.

- Oh. - Oh.

Right.

All right, I'll text you when I get in, yeah?

-Safe journey. -Yeah, take it easy.

Bye. Bye, Brian.

- Bye. - Bye.

Bye, love.

Oh.

Aunt Margaret did what at Thanksgiving?

On all of the tables.

Why didn't you tell me that before?

I've been saving it for you.

Oh, she's crazy.

Well, that's your Aunt Margaret.

And did you make your nice pumpkin pie?

Uh-huh, and some of that

favorite ice cream of yours.

Oh, um, someone's at the door, Mum.

- Can I give you a call back? - Yeah, sure.

Okay, I'll speak to you soon.

Okay, love you, baby. Bye.

Who is it?

- Rob, it's me. - Steven?

What are you doing here?

No, you cannot just show up here like this.

No, I know. I know.

I just-- I knew you wouldn't want me to come.

It's not me who doesn't want you here.

Well, it's nearly Christmas, Rob.

-I've got presents. -Presents?

It's a bit late for presents.

You call up looking for Amy two months ago

after not seeing her for over a year,

and you think that is going to be

a big fat band-aid over everything?

-It's not like that. -Then what is it like?

She's my daughter, Rob.

Now you realize.

No, you cannot come here with presents

and expect to buy back all the time that you missed.

She is not ready for that.

I'm not trying to buy back anything.

I want to be in her new life.

Well, she deserves better than to be ignored, Steven.

Well--

well, I want to spend the rest of my life

making up for that.

She has spent most of her life without you.

-You are a stranger. -I know, Rob.

I-- I-- I can do better.

Ju-- please just give me one more chance

to prove it to her.

Look... I want you to be in her life.

But it has to be on her terms.

Of course. Always.

Okay.

I will speak to her about you seeing her tomorrow,

but I am making no promises, okay?

Thank you, Rob, thank you. Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Um, come in.

All right, Briceratops. How you doing?

Good. Just putting decorations everywhere.

Yeah.

What are you doing?

You look like you've been sneezing.

No.

Uh...

Nah.

You're not allergic to tinsel, are you?

Of course not, no.

But if I was, I'd...

be in big trouble, wouldn't I?

What's that?

It's, uh...

It's just tidying up.

Do you miss Mum?

I miss Mum.

Of course I miss her.

I miss her every day.

But...

I'm lucky I've got you, aren't I?

You're strong enough for the both of us.

Like a T-Rex.

Does this photo make you sad?

Sometimes.

But usually happy.

Happy?

Yeah.

You know how dinosaurs aren't around anymore?

But when we play with your toys or watch your dino films,

we can imagine what it'd be like if they were around.

Yeah.

That's what this feels like for me.

And when you...

put up all your tinsel and all your decorations...

it's like part of her is still here with us.

I've never really thought about it like that.

I'll always be happy as long as we have each other, okay?

Me too.

Good.

I like having Amy around too.

Do you like having Robin around?

Yeah.

But...

I'm not sure Robin feels the same.

Oh.

But do you know who will always be around?

Who?

-The Dadoraptor! -No!

You know Brian said they have feathers in real life.

Hmm.

I mean, he would look a lot less scary with a peacock's tail.

Can we visit Brian soon?

What part of that is slow to you?

Uh, yeah.

Maybe.

But, um...

...Christmas is a busy time,

so it might be a while before we can see them.

How long's a while?

...finds a way.

I don't know, sweetie.

But I thought you loved hanging out with those guys.

I do. They're great.

Um, it's just things can be complicated.

What's complicated?

Well, things aren't that easy all the time.

Like, things just get in the way.

What gets in the way?

Well, we've only just met them.

And we've been there loads this week.

I don't want to bother them.

How are we bothering them?

Can we just finish this film, please?

Okay.

Can we see them tomorrow? That's loads of time.

-Amy! -What?

I thought you loved hanging out with Martin.

You always laugh at his bad jokes.

And they're really bad.

Come on, now. He can be pretty funny.

You only think that because you fancy him.

What?

Where's this coming from?

You want to kiss him. He's your boyfriend.

I do not.

Okay.

Well, maybe a little bit, okay?

But...

I don't think he feels the same.

Oh. Here.

Hi, this is Greenfield's.

My dad's at the bathroom right now.

Can I pass on a message?

Brian, it's me.

Amy, what are you doing?

I'm ending this silliness once and for all.

By the end of the day,

our parents will be best friends again.

Now listen closely.

-Dad, Dad, Dad! -Wait, what is it?

It's Miss Lay. She's throwing up blood.

What? Are you sure?

Yeah, Dad. We need to go now.

Why don't you get Robin to drive her here?

She's fallen over and hurt her leg.

-Are you sure? -Yeah, Dad.

-Okay, okay, coming. -Let's go!

Okay, okay. Come on, let's go.

Amy, Robin. It's Martin and Brian.

Martin? What?

We're here for Mrs. Lay.

-What? -Amy rang.

She said...

your-- your leg... Um...

What about my leg?

Well, I thought...

But she-- but she said--

What-- what did Amy say?

Amy said, surprise!

She's so much better.

Wait, what was wrong with her?

You don't need to worry about that.

Just a little mix-up with some red crayons.

The blood.

I am so sorry, Martin.

I do not know what she was thinking.

It's okay.

So, now that you're here, you may as well stay.

Nice try, Amy.

Um, I wish things

were always that simple.

But, uh...

But sometimes they're not.

Have a nice Christmas.

Yeah. You too.

Dad! We haven't put out the cookies and the hot chocolate.

Hey, relax. I've already done it.

Taken care of.

But, Dad, did you put out real hot chocolate or...

Or...

Or gravy?

Wha-- what?

What, you mean you knew?

Well, of course I knew.

But...

b-- but why?

Well, you were really sad

and I thought I'd prank you to make you happy,

but you just really liked it.

So all this time, I could have been having

actual hot chocolate and actual coffee?

Serves me right for being too nice, huh?

Listen, Briceratops...

I'm sorry things have got so complicated with Amy.

They don't have to be.

I know, but...

it's just that Christmas is a really important time for us.

Our traditions, our decorations,

the hot chocolate, the gravy.

I just don't want any of that to change, yeah?

Good.

But I think adding some new nice stuff

would be good for us and you.

What do you mean?

I haven't seen you as happy

as you are with Robin in a long time.

I just want you to have that everyday.

So what should I do?

Go to her, Dad.

You are ten years old.

How are you this wise?

I had the best role model.

I'm sorry, Mum.

It's okay.

You had the best intentions.

But, um...

...some things just aren't meant to be.

Life's too short to not chase the things you love.

When did you get so grown up?

-I'm ahead of my time. -Yeah, you sure are.

Anyway, Mum, I heard that 50% of marriage ends in divorce,

and you've already had one, so you'll be fine.

Okay, I really need to restrict your internet access.

Okay.

Okay?

Okay.

Yeah, I'll do it.

Yeah.

Yeah. Uh...

...okay.

-Hi. -Martin.

-Um... -I...

Robin, I have something to tell you.

You terrify me.

Not like that. Um...

For so long I saw the future

as Brian's and Brian's only.

But since I met you...

I see a future for me, for-- for us.

And that's why you terrify me.

You give me something to lose.

I know this is new for us.

I think we could use something new.

I want something new.

Yeah.

Thank you...

for finding the missing piece that I didn't know I'd lost.

Good morning,

and a Merry Christmas to you all.

Now, to get your day started right,

here is our festive number one.

Dadosurus Rex!

Hey!

Oh, look.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

What-- what is she doing?

-Oh, a cool jumper, Bri. -Thanks.

Me Mum made it.

Well, it's beautiful.

Oh, hello.

Can I help you?

I think you've got this mixed up, friend.

Uh, you knocked on my door.

Oh, what, you think this is funny?

I'm leaning more towards confusing.

- Hmm. - Steve.

What are you doing here?

-I followed you here. -You followed me?

Yeah, I wanted to give Amy a present, but...

clearly you're busy.

Oh, you have no right.

Uh, still confused over here, guys.

Uh...

what's going on?

This is Steven.

Amy's father.

Oh. Uh...

Hi, nice to meet you.

Yeah, I bet it is.

What are you?

Lawyer? Doctor?

Uh, I suppose, uh...

animal doctor.

Mm-hmm. Right.

I bet you've heard all about Amy's deadbeat dad, am I right?

Not really.

Oh.

Can we have a word?

This is actually between Robin and I.

Man to man.

Look, um, I'm just here to help.

I know what losing a parent does to a child,

and I would never want that for Amy.

I get it.

We can't undo the past or be certain of the future.

I'm not here to judge,

but you know what really matters?

What?

You need a bit of empathy.

You need to want a relationship with Amy for her,

not for you.

And if you give her the time and space she needs...

she'll come round.

Give this to Amy, will you?

You don't have to say it's from me.

Um, I-- I-- I know she'll love it.

Thank you.

I'll make sure she gets it.

Merry Christmas, Steven.

Merry Christmas.

All right.

Has anyone told you you're incredible?

Just a donkey.

It's the dino crew!

Stanzas!

-So, Amy? -Yeah?

Why don't you...

open this present?

"Every reindeer needs a Santa."

Oh, it's a little Santa hat for Mrs. Lay.

Oh, I love it, I love it!

I know family can be complicated and...

no one can...

tell you how you should feel, but...

I think your dad would really love it

if you gave him a call.

Okay, Martin.

Mum, can I have your phone?

Yes, yes you can.

Christmas is like a box of chocolates.

You never know what you're gonna get.

This year Santa got me a new best friend

and a person to make my mum smile.

Thank you, Santa.

Oh, and Mrs. Lay loves her new Christmas hat.