A Christmas Break (2020) - full transcript

School teacher Addison Tate wants this Christmas to be special for her kids especially since the School Board has decided that it will be the last as the school will be closing.

Looks great, Liam.

Thanks, Ms. Tate.

Not in the hallway,

thank you very much.

Addison, Addison,

the photocopier is down again.

Is there any room in

the quarterly for us to...

Phil, we're at the point

where we may have to start

bending back staples

and re-using them.

Oh, lovely.

We'll be down to writing

with quills by year's end.

As long as you make your own.

Three in a month gets you

picking up garbage at recess.

Oh. My caffeine angel.

Christmas blend?

- Yup.

- Hint of cinnamon?

- A whisper.

- Soy milk?

Check.

Thanks, Judy.

I know, I'm a pain.

No, I'm sure a lot of people

change their coffee routine

with the seasons

and major holidays.

Well, I thank you.

Don't forget there's a budget

call at eleven, okay, Addy?

Yep.

Too hot?

It's perfect.

I know enrollment

is down a little,

but our test scores are among

the best in the district.

Forcing these kids to bus

an hour away will kill any

chance they have for

after-school activities.

Closing the school is

short-sighted in my opinion.

Thank you for your time,

Superintendent McKenzie.

Good timing, Jude.

I didn't want you to

lose your job today.

It's your anniversary.

Oh.

It's a year to the day

since Mark and I broke up.

C'mon, sweetie.

Tonight, it's you, me,

a whole bunch of chick flicks,

while we make

Christmas decorations.

I don't have any

glue sticks for the glue gun.

Got you covered.

What would I do

without you, Jude?

I appreciate your help, Phil.

Ah, well, everyone's

prep time's been cut.

We'll all either be replaced by

robots or instructional videos

because they don't

take sick days.

I'd be surprised if we

make it through the year.

Sorry, Addison. I didn't

mean to be so pessimistic,

it's just, uh...

...rumours are rampant.

Which is why I'm counting on you

to do your best

under the circumstances.

It's about what's best

for the kids, right?

Dylan Davidson.

Anyhow, in other news,

Jude, you're still organizing

the staff secret Santa?

You bet you.

Same deal, twenty dollar max,

no re-gifting this year?

Dylan Davidson,

didn't he go here with Addison?

High school, too,

and, apparently,

they were quite close.

Close-close?

I'm not one to gossip

about my bestie.

Really?

Well, if I were to theorize...

Oh, hypothetically.

Of course.

He'd be the one that got away.

How long, Garth?

Three weeks filming, Dylan.

What's the director's

name again?

Gaston Lapointe.

He's supposed to be pretty good.

It's a French production shot

in Bulgaria with a Czech crew.

It'll be like

working at the U.N.

What happened to Seascape Six?

You didn't want to do five

and you were replaced.

Last couple of movies you did,

they bombed.

You mean "underperformed."

Just do the gig, Dylan.

It'd be good exposure for you.

Is it in English?

Maybe this is where

you're at career-wise.

A lot of people would think

getting paid to do a movie

in Europe would be like a

dream come true. You used to.

It's not about the money, Garth.

It's about...

The work.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Look, those meaty roles

are not coming in right now.

It is what it is.

It has been pretty quiet.

Ooh.

Garth Turnbull here. Yeah.

A different direction,

different look,

someone with a lot more heat.

Well, I can't help but think

that you're making a mistake.

My guy would've

just killed that role.

Okay, then,

I'll talk to you later.

All right, bye.

They went with, uh,

that other guy,

you know,

the one with the show.

The one with the talking dog?

- Mm-hm.

- He's good.

- Him or the dog?

- Not funny.

Look, it's not as if you're

going out of your way

to schmooze or take

advantage of social media.

Monique always hated that,

my low profile ways.

How's she taking it, anyway?

About how you'd think.

You got to stop dating models.

I know.

I need someone with substance.

You need someone

that you can talk to,

someone I can talk to,

someone that can make

your eyes light up.

I appreciate the help, Addy.

I know how crazy things

are for you at the moment.

Oh, I love helping, Dad.

I love when I go home

and my clothes still

smell like Christmas trees.

Have you picked

out your tree yet?

No!

Well, that's not

like you at all.

I don't have time to

properly decorate it

and I can't have it sitting

in the living room naked.

No, you can't do that.

So, uh...

I, um... I saw somebody today.

- Yeah?

- Yeah, Mark was in.

How'd he look?

Ah, fine, I guess.

No massive weight gain?

- Nope.

- He still have all his hair?

- Yup.

- No humpback-like growths?

No. No, humpback like growths.

Was he by himself?

Well, not exactly.

Not exactly with who?

Uh, Dee-Dee Lockert.

Wow. Great.

Yeah. Yeah, that's...

that's really great.

Did they look happy?

I'm sorry. You know, I shouldn't

even have mentioned it. I...

Should I be making

hot chocolate right about now?

Yes, that would be lovely.

He wasn't the one.

He wasn't, was he?

And you were too good for him.

I was, wasn't I?

Two marshmallows?

Yes, please.

Hey, Garth.

Did we have a meeting?

No, we got a problem.

It's Monique.

Now what?

She's writing a book.

Okay, someone's

ghost-writing the book,

but they're talking

to unnamed sources.

How worried should I be?

She's booking

afternoon talk shows.

Nothing late night yet,

but getting out of L.A.

for a little

while would be best,

just while she's trying

to stir things up.

- Well, where would I go?

- I don't know.

What about me getting

behind the camera?

Some indie work.

You mean like directing?

Yeah. Is that so crazy?

After being the bane of

directors for so many years,

now you want to be one.

Yeah. Shape the clay

instead of being the clay.

No, poetry's not in your future.

All right.

But directing, not a bad idea,

if you're willing

to start small.

How small?

Okay.

"It's a Wonderful Elf"?

I know that directing a play

isn't exactly in

your wheelhouse, Phil,

but I think you'll

do a great job.

No other volunteers, huh?

Not a one, but I volunteer you.

There's a literature

conference in Florida

that I could get a lot out of.

- When?

- March.

If we're still a going

concern in March,

I'd give it a definite maybe.

Hmm. Slightly better

odds than the lotto.

Thanks, Phil.

Mr. Johnson is going to

need a lot of cooperation

to make this play work.

I'm counting on you to help

keep the other kids focused.

No one listens to me, Ms. Tate.

Remember, you don't have

to be loud to be heard, Liam.

Leading by example

seems more your style.

If you take it seriously,

the other kids will, too.

It took a lot of courage

to step up and do this.

I'm trying to step

outside my comfort zone

a little bit.

Good for you.

Get back to class.

Mission City S.O.S.

How did it go

with the kids today?

Oh, the kids understand.

There's just a lot going on

in their world right now.

What about yours?

Are you going to do any

dating before the New Year?

There's that guy at...

No, no. My heart's not in it.

Well, the rest

of you could be.

No New Year's Eve kisses

two years in a row?

- Ouch!

- Sorry.

Don't give up, okay?

Anything for you.

Good things can still happen.

I know. Speaking of, how'd you

do with the phone blitz?

Every member of Congress

I tried to get a hold of

was already on holidays.

It's like those

people don't work!

My highlight was a nice lady

from Senator Pearson's office

gave me a recipe

for nutmeg logs.

Ooh, interesting.

I'm gonna need that recipe.

You think it's too

late for a bake sale?

We sold the muffin tins

for pencils, remember?

I got to go to choir practice.

Hit some high notes for me.

♪ La, la, la, la, la ♪

Ooh, Mission City S.O.S.

Addy, I'm just checking

the connections here.

Can you tell me if

you see anything?

Nope.

- How 'bout now?

- No.

Now?

It's over between Dylan Davidson

- and Monique Monteith.

- Dylan Davidson.

I'm sorry. Was that a yes?

Yes, yeah. Yeah.

Earlier this week at

the premiere of her new movie,

while her heartthrob beau

was conspicuously absent.

You know, you never really

get over your first big crush.

You're lucky yours was Mom.

Yeah. That I was.

So, what's going on

with the school?

Parent and community

groups are working

more than I have a right to

expect right before Christmas.

We're gonna do it.

Now, that's the spirit!

Plus, I'm hoping for

a Christmas miracle.

Well, I think you're about due.

You can say that again.

I think you're about due.

Well, you got to start

somewhere.

Hey, Addy.

Judy, I've got an idea.

Can you come in early tomorrow?

Will there be cinnamon buns?

With extra icing.

All right, then.

Shut the door, Addy.

This isn't going to be pretty.

I might need to

re-apply my make-up.

So, your grand plan is

to get Mission City alumnus

Dylan 'The Dream' Davidson,

the man who broke your

heart in senior year,

to direct our Christmas play.

Thereby creating publicity

and overall social awareness

for our and his school's

current economic crisis.

And you're basing

this on what exactly?

His ex-girlfriend is

all over social media.

His career is in the dumpster.

He needs positive publicity

and he owes me.

Does he know he owes you

or is this some kind of

karmic piggy bank thing

that you've invented?

There might be a slightly

porcine karmic aspect to it.

Okay, if that's all we got.

Believe me,

that's all we've got.

Hi, Dad.

Hi, Bill!

He says hi.

What's up? Everything okay?

Oh.

Okay. Thanks for

letting me know. Bye.

A friend of my Dad's

down at county hall

told him they've started

the tendering process

to sell the school outright.

Thought I should know

sooner than later.

So, it's a done deal?

Not quite,

but it's getting close.

I got his number!

Amazing.

Yes, good morning.

I am looking for

Dylan Davidson's manager.

Well, this is

the number that's listed.

Okay.

It's Principal Addison Tate

of Mission City Middle School,

reaching out to

alumnus Dylan Davidson.

When can I expect a call back?

It's very, very important.

This is life or death

for our school.

No, not literally. It's just...

Yes. I'd appreciate that.

Thank you.

Well?

Maybe next week.

They said he's filming a pilot.

It's a business lie.

Like "The cheque's in the mail."

Was that his publicist?

It was.

May I?

Oh, you have some

experience doing this.

Well, in a need to know world,

I need to know.

And voila!

That is Dylan's manager

Garth Turnbull,

his email address

and cell phone number.

A-plus Phil.

I'll leave you to it.

You have some telephone calls

to make, Principal Tate.

Thank you.

Dialling for dollars?

Cha-ching.

Have you heard of

Mission City Middle School?

That's my old grade school.

How'd they get my number?

I don't know.

Maybe they want some swag

for an auction or something.

All right.

You gonna answer that?

No, I'm going to let my

voice mail handle that.

Garth Turnbull here, please

leave a message after the beat.

Hello, this is

Principal Addison Tate

from Mission City

Middle School.

If Mr. Davidson

would be interested

in taking some time out

of his busy schedule,

we could certainly

use his expertise

in directing our school play

and it might help save

the school in the process.

So, if you could give me

a call back to discuss,

I'd really appreciate it.

Voice sounds really familiar.

What'd she say her name was?

No, that part was garbled.

I couldn't make it out.

Garth Turnbull here,

please leave a message

after the beat.

Hello, Mr. Turnbull,

it's Addison Tate,

the principal at Mission City

Middle School calling again,

um, just in regards

to your client

Dylan Davison directing

our school play.

If you could call me back,

I'd really appreciate it.

Garth Turnbull here,

please leave a message

after the beat.

Oh, hi, Mr. Turnbull.

It's Addison Tate.

Can I call you Garth?

I mean, it really feels like

I should be able

to call you Garth,

seeing as I've heard

your voice so many times.

Call me back, please?

Addison Tate here,

if I didn't

mention that already.

It's Addison Tate.

Addison Tate here.

Just asking for Dylan's

help to save our school.

That's it in a nutshell.

"Hollywood star saves

old middle school."

It's a great headline.

Could you just

call me back, please?

Please.

No, I'm not getting

enough of a response on Twitter.

This book will never

get off the ground.

Something juicy?

Yeah, that's just it,

there's nothing juicy!

Dylan is what he is,

he's a decent guy. No dirt.

Salacious?

No, he doesn't drool.

Maybe a little in his sleep.

Why? Would they want

that in a book?

Good. I'll think

of something else.

Now, let's see what that does.

I can't believe Monique

would even post that.

I know.

I mean, we were rehearsing

for a part I didn't even get.

It's totally out of context.

- What's the reaction been?

- It's not good.

PR firm's saying the same thing,

that negative traction

is negative traction.

Still nothing?

Well, are you gonna try again?

- I don't know.

- Here, let me call.

- I'll do it.

Wait, how many times

have you called?

Counting this time?

Thirty-four.

He's going to think

you're a stalker!

No, he won't.

He already knows I'm a stalker.

It was so much easier

keeping tabs on her

when we were together.

Unchecked, she's like

a blonde tornado.

And you're like a trailer park.

Thanks.

Oh, it's your old

grade school calling.

Let's give them a gracious no.

Put it on speaker.

Garth Turnbull here.

How can I help you?

Uh...

Hello.

This is Addison Tate.

I'm... I'm the principal here

at Mission City Middle School.

I was actually hoping

that we could help each other.

I've left you a few messages.

Yeah, I got 'em.

So, what's in it for, Dylan?

Um, well...

Dylan was recently the recipient

of some pretty bad,

totally unsubstantiated

publicity.

Saving his hometown school

from the wrecking ball

might be just the ticket

to combat that negative press.

Wow, she's good.

Is this really Addy Tate?

I say we do it.

What do we have to lose?

Hello, Addy?

That's Dylan.

- Hello?

- What do I say?

Oh, my gosh. That's Dylan.

Hi! Yes. Yes,

it is I, Addison Tate.

Wow, it's great

to hear from you!

You're still

as articulate as ever.

Okay, let me handle this.

Ms. Tate, we would like

to accept your offer

and Dylan will direct

your school play.

Thank you, thank you so much.

You have no idea what

this'll mean to the kids.

Hey, Addy, is, um... is

Robinson's Bakery still around?

I'll have a dozen

chocolate chip cookies waiting.

Yeah,

and what's the weather like?

Um, it's, uh, just like spring.

A balmy 38 today.

Okay, that sounds

very spring-like.

When do you need Dylan there?

- Yesterday.

- How's Thursday?

- Thursday is great.

- I'll send you my email.

I just sent you an itinerary.

Of course you did! Hey, Addy?

I can't wait to see you.

We'll see you Thursday.

Thank you so much.

I-I can't wait to

see you, too. You, too.

"I can't wait to see you!"

Look at you, man!

Whoo!

Hi!

Morning, sunshine.

Oh, I don't feel much like

sunshine at the moment.

I think that I did

something that I may regret.

Okay, well, now,

you got to spill it.

A hint of cinnamon?

Yeah, and soy milk.

And?

I got Dylan Davidson to agree

to direct our Christmas play.

Wow. Really?

You think that'll work?

I don't know, but I had to try.

I mean, if they close the school

I'd just be kicking myself.

Well, how do you feel

about Dylan coming back?

Fine. It was a long time ago.

I doubt he even remembers.

Dad, you're killing me.

I don't even have

time to go to the gym.

They're waffles.

So, you have

a power bar for lunch

and you have a salad with

lean protein for dinner.

It's about balance, Addy.

How can you turn

waffles into a life lesson

and dietary advice?

It takes practice.

Delicious.

Mm-hm.

Ooh.

- You cold?

- Oh, yeah.

Dylan Davison, what's it like

being back in your hometown?

Uh, well,

I literally just got in,

but it's, uh... it's great

to be back in Mission City,

and to have the opportunity

to give back to the community,

but, really, this is

Mission City Middle School

Principal Addison Tate's...

And you and Principal Tate are...

We're old classmates,

but we lost touch

after I went to theatre school.

- Here's my card.

- Thank you.

♪ It's that time of year

♪ When Santa comes

to bring that cheer ♪

♪ He ain't coming

by boat or plane ♪

♪ He's loaded down

with candy canes ♪

♪ I only hope he

keeps one open seat ♪

♪ Oh yeah ♪

♪ Come on, Santa,

bring those toys ♪

♪ All the presents

for the girls and boys ♪

♪ The only thing I need

♪ Is my baby on Christmas Eve

Thanks. I'll be right with you.

Just want to take care of

a few of these kiddies first.

You told her that?

The sign outside

said it's for sale.

We can't let her down.

I never really doubted you.

It was just my

silly common sense.

And you and Principal Tate are...

We're old classmates,

but we lost touch

after I went to theatre school.

Aww.

Oh my gosh, these are good.

I wonder what she's up to, huh?

It's called

Christmas spirit, Phil.

Humbug.

So many things have been given

up because of the budget cuts,

but I'm just not willing to

lose the hot lunch program,

it's too important for the kids.

Make sure that they...

Sorry. Dylan.

Hey, Addy.

Hey.

Oh. Uh, should it be

Ms. Tate on school grounds?

No. The kids all

know my name's Addy,

so you're not giving

away any state secrets.

Good.

You're already

on the local news.

The reporter.

I, uh, I kept it pretty bland.

I mean, if I had said

that we were good friends,

then it'd lead to speculation.

You don't need to

explain anything.

No, I do. If the press

thought that there was

anything between us,

then you'd have a camera truck

parked out in

front of your house.

Apartment.

I live in an apartment.

And this is Mission City,

I don't even think the local

TV station even has a truck.

They just walk everywhere.

Okay, but you get the idea.

Yeah. Sure.

And thank you for reaching out.

I really needed

to get out of L.A.,

with this whole Monique thing.

The supermodel ex.

Yeah. Nightmare.

In really nice designer shoes.

I'd do anything

to save the school

or else I wouldn't

have called you.

Well, tell me all about it.

All right. You want the long

version or the Cliff Notes?

I will take the long version.

It's kind of nice

hearing your voice again.

You're getting the Cliff Notes.

I'm a busy woman.

I bet you are.

Not quite as busy

as a Hollywood superstar,

I'm guessing.

Thanks, Addy.

I'll take it from here.

You sure?

I got this.

Go save your school.

Okay.

I mean, great, yeah.

Um, I'll just...

I'll leave you to it.

Hey, everyone.

Why don't you grab a seat?

Anyone sitting here? No?

Now, as some of you may know,

my name is Dylan Davidson,

and what I'm going to say to you

was said to me

for my first big role

by someone far,

far smarter than me.

No one is bigger

than the production.

We are all but disparate parts

working together in harmony,

and we support each

other to bring the play

to its successful conclusion.

Any questions?

What does "disparate" mean?

Let's just get to it, shall we?

All right.

Let's move the bags and chairs

and stuff and see what you got.

Santa's not coming?

But why?

What will the children think?

Okay. Liam, um...

Santa's not coming, okay?

And you need to believe

that in your heart to make

the audience believe that.

Think about the anticipation

of unwrapping that

big shiny present,

but then, it's not there.

There's nothing under the tree.

What was the best

present you ever got?

Xbox.

Yeah. Okay, great.

So, think about that.

Think about the waiting.

All your friends,

they're playing online

and you think you're

going to get it and then...

Bam! Nothing. Nothing.

What would the children think?

Let's try it again,

but this time from the heart.

Santa's not coming? But why?

What will the children think?

That was amazing.

All right, get out of here,

you guys, for now.

Quick meeting after school.

Good job, everybody.

You are surprisingly

good with them.

Well, that's why I get

paid the big bucks.

I didn't know what to expect.

Look, I get it. I get it.

But it just... I don't know.

Feels good to be doing something

worthwhile for a change.

Seeing how dialled

in these kids are,

seeing their potential,

I see why you love

doing what you do.

But, Addy, um, I have to say,

these kids, they seem tense.

It's like there's a real

negative energy around here.

I know. I know.

I think we need to

create a bonding moment.

Do you remember Mr. Dawson

and that ancient

projector he'd pull out?

We still have it.

Movie night?

And here comes the scared baby,

my kid brother Harry Bailey.

I'm not scared!

Go, Harry!

Come on, Harry!

Come on, Harry!

Come on, Harry! Come on!

Help!

Hang on, Harry!

Help! Help!

Hey, okay, do you see

how emotionally invested

those characters are?

Okay, that's what

I need from you guys.

If you don't

believe it in your soul,

your audience is never

going to believe it.

Okay, well,

they might give you some slack

because they are your parents,

but you know what

I'm saying, right?

Okay. Watch.

George saved

his brother's life that day.

Um, that was a really

nice teaching moment.

I suppose it was, wasn't it?

I wish I had a million dollars.

Oh!

Technical

difficulties here, guys.

Sorry. I think you'll have

to catch the end on TV.

It's on about fifteen

times before Christmas.

Yeah, and study

your lines, okay?

You got to know those

things cold. Hey.

I'm expecting big

things from you, Liam.

May, I walk you home,

Ms. Tate?

Well, Mr. Davidson,

that would be very lovely.

I don't know how you do it.

What's that?

Being you. Being famous.

Being on all the time.

It's not so bad.

Do you still like it?

Sure.

It's given me a great life.

Some parts of it

are kind of lonely.

People wanting Dylan 'The Dream'

instead of just

regular old Dylan.

Oh, you were never

just regular old Dylan.

It's who I'm most

comfortable being, anyhow.

I think you were always

bigger than Mission City.

Even when we were kids,

I could see that.

While you were

alphabetizing your toys?

They are more fun when they

were in alphabetical order.

So, what about you, hm?

Shaper of young minds.

Fighting the good

fight for the community.

I'm not sure about

any of it anymore.

Really?

I miss being in the classroom,

making that kind of difference.

Watching the kids learn

and grow, that was fulfilling.

Now, I'm just an administrator,

chasing after

money for a budget.

Not feeling a whole lot

of satisfaction from that.

If we could go back...

Can I... can I

tell you something?

Sure.

It's been bugging me

for a long time.

Okay.

When I left for Julliard,

I never said goodbye.

Things were so hectic

and the scholarship

was so last minute,

but I've always regretted it.

You had to do what

was best for you.

I never really

gave it much thought.

Oh. Okay.

What is it?

It's my Dad, he needs me

to go to the tree lot.

That's weird, he never texts.

Something's up.

We should go.

Dad, are you okay?

Yeah. Yeah. I'm fine.

Wow, Dylan Davidson.

It's good to see you again.

- You too, Mr. Tate.

- Call me Bill.

What did you do

to your arm?

I, uh, I may have

sprained my elbow.

How did it happen?

I fell off a ladder.

You believe that?

I'm with the fire

department 35 years,

I fall off

a six-foot stepladder?

Oh, Dad.

Think you'll still

be able to play Santa

in the Christmas play?

I've done it for

the last seven years

and I will not let this stop me.

Garth, hey. I texted him.

He's great in a crisis.

Addy, this is Garth Turnbull,

my long-time manager.

Ms. Tate. Everything okay?

- Yeah.

- No.

I'll be fine.

Dad, you're gonna

need some help.

Can I lend a hand?

You know, kind of need one

of those right about now.

Used to sell a lot of these

Christmas trees In my day.

All right. Okay. Thanks.

All right. Well,

I'm gonna need a few things,

a parka, work gloves,

thermal underwear,

snow boots,

and Merino wool socks.

You know where

I can pick those up?

Anderson's Outfitters,

that's the best place in town.

It's the only place in town.

Bill, why don't you

let me take you home?

I'll come back

here for the night,

and keep an eye on the place.

That's a great idea.

Thank you.

Then, you get a good night's

sleep in your own bed.

I don't know.

I can head to

Anderson's in the morning

and you can show me the ropes.

Come on, Dad.

All right, fine. Done.

All right. Good night.

Take care of yourself.

Thank you.

No problem.

Wow, this place is awesome.

Are you hungry?

Uh, famished. The kids

finished all the pizza.

Jackpot!

He already made

some waffle batter.

Cool.

You know how to make 'em?

Wow. Okay,

these look really good.

My dad would say

it's all in the batter.

Bon appetit.

I haven't had a carb

this good in years.

Right?

Stop it.

Wow.

Hey, um...

Are you seeing anyone?

Sorry. Are you okay?

Hey, let me help you with that.

Hello.

Hey, Garth.

Oh, let me guess.

My dad took you to

McElhenney's for a nightcap?

Just a drop to help

the poor man sleep.

Of course.

Hey, Dylan, why don't you,

uh, walk Ms. Tate home?

You... you don't have to.

I guess I should do

what the man says.

Good night.

I'm gonna lock up for the night.

Smells like waffles.

Oh, we saved you some.

Thanks.

I'm sorry about prying if

you were seeing someone.

Oh, no, no. It's okay.

And it's a hard no on

the man in my life front.

- Huh.

- Why'd you ask?

I'm just surprised

nobody's snapped you up.

I know, right?

I was engaged, but we broke up

around this time last year.

Oh. Well,

I'm sorry to hear that.

Obviously, the man's a fool.

Obviously.

What about you?

Oh, you know,

the whole Monique thing

was the hot mess

that never seemed to end.

And before that,

I was just focused on my work.

Okay, yeah, so there were

some other girlfriends,

but nothing serious.

I mean, I could

never talk to anyone

the way I could talk to you.

Sorry.

Must be important,

it's the Bat line.

You have a Bat line?

Yeah. Don't you?

One sec.

Hey.

What?

Why?

Really?

Dylan! We need to talk.

I'll let you two talk.

Could you book me a room

in Dylan's hotel, please?

- No, she's not...

- Not your assistant?

No. This is

my old friend Addison Tate.

Addy, this is Monique.

Well, any friend of Dylan's.

We don't actually

have a hotel or motel.

No, you know what?

Monique, I thought

I made myself pretty clear.

Please, let's just talk, okay?

Could you be a dear and book

that room for me, Madison?

It's Addison.

I'm sorry.

I'm terrible with names.

But if you could,

that'd be great.

I'll look into it.

- Wait.

- I missed you.

- Well, I didn't!

- You didn't miss me?

No! I thought

we talked about this.

A little bit?

No.

Why do you have such a big bag?

So, you got her a place?

I got her in at Bedford's.

That's where Dylan is staying,

and it's nice!

I know!

Oh, Addison,

have I taught you nothing?

You could have got her in at

Haberman's across town.

It's not bad.

Look, as long as she's not

a distraction, I don't care.

So, do you think they're

gonna get back together?

I don't know.

Well, would it

bother you if they did?

Totally ambivalent.

I mean, me and Dylan Davison?

Come on.

You could totally

do the red carpet.

I could, couldn't I?

I even know what

shoes I would wear.

Oh, come on, seriously.

How close were you two?

Well...

It was the best summer ever.

We did practically everything.

Camp counsellors together,

hung out down by the lake

together, just talking.

We had this amazing

connection.

It was like we could feel

each other's thoughts.

I mean, it's crazy.

We were just kids,

but there was this...

Energy around us that

was so innocent and pure,

and even though we were young,

I could see that

he could be the one.

But we never got

a chance to give it a try.

That scholarship to Julliard

was my ticket out of town.

And after that,

we just lost touch.

We got busy with

different lives, moved on.

But I never forgot

that feeling I had

when we were together.

Anyhow, that was

a long time ago.

That was a long time ago.

Hey, Addy!

Uh, hi, Dylan!

Hey, Garth. Hi.

Uh, Garth, this is my

friend and co-worker Judy.

Hi.

Uh, thanks for finding

a place for Monique to stay.

Oh, yeah, no problem.

I mean, just let me

keep the director happy.

Right.

Okay. Well, I'll see

you in the morning.

Yeah, bright and early.

- Right.

- Yeah.

Okay.

So, there's no interest there?

Nope, none.

Okay, kids.

See you back here at 5:00.

Oh, and don't forget

to take me in your posts.

That's fantastic.

Yeah, I've always

wanted to work with him.

I can't do the call right now,

but can you set it up

before my next rehearsal?

Great. Yeah. Awesome.

Talk to you later. Bye.

Oh! The photos turned out great!

I got to post these.

Really?

Okay, yeah, so she was

a bit of a distraction,

but I think everyone got

a lot out of her advice

on how to take

the perfect selfie.

- Really?

- No.

- Dylan?

- Yeah?

Can I come back tomorrow?

I just posted these

and they've already got,

like, a million likes.

- Really?

- Dylan, I think, for tomorrow,

I'll get some shots of me

helping the kids, you know?

Those type of things

really blow up on Instagram.

- Oh, and Dylan?

- Yeah?

I need to get back

to my room and meditate,

be self-centred.

I'm pretty sure

you mean centre yourself.

Yeah, that one.

Good idea.

Toodles!

Okay, I'll make sure she's

not at rehearsal tomorrow.

Okay? Hey, and good job

with the lines today.

Hey, can I let you in on

a little trade secret?

Go over them in

front of a mirror, okay?

And match your

expressions to the lines.

Do you do that?

Yeah, all the time.

I mean, you look like kind

of a knucklehead doing it,

but it helps.

Thanks, Dylan.

Yeah, you got it, pal.

Uh.

Huh. Where's my phone?

Monique...

Mo?

Hey, Addy, have you

heard from Dylan?

No. Why?

The kids are all

in the auditorium,

waiting for rehearsal

and he's nowhere to be found.

He didn't say anything to you?

I'll call you back.

The last time I saw him,

he was in the auditorium,

talking to Liam.

Weird.

Monique?

I'll be down

in a minute.

I think you took my phone.

I have an important

call to make.

Can you just throw down your bag

and I'll see if it's in there?

- Thank you.

- Mm-hm.

"Jezebel PR?"

"Love Dylan and the kid pics.

"Great publicity for you.

Keep it going."

I thought we were done before.

We're doubly done now.

Oh, shoot! Dylan, wait.

Just don't...

I'm sorry, Monique.

I just can't be

with you anymore.

Addy!

Well, can I at least come by to

get more photos of the kids?

Dylan!

Addy, wait up.

Addy, wait up!

What is it, Dylan?

- It's not what it looked like.

- It doesn't matter.

What matters is you

blew off rehearsal

and you let the kids down.

I don't have time for this.

If you haven't noticed,

I'm treading water here.

If you could just bring the play

home I'd be happy with that.

- I just.

- Not now, please.

First Christmas together?

Got to be a noble fir,

and this one's a real beauty.

Merry Christmas.

You are a born salesman, Garth.

Ah, it's easy selling

people what they want.

Is this where

the hot chocolate comes in?

Definitely.

So, you want to talk about it?

I'm not sure.

You want another marshmallow?

No thank you.

Dylan blowing off

rehearsal today,

I mean, it's so not cool.

I don't know what to do.

This is usually my

favourite time of year,

the magic, the hope, the spirit.

And instead, I'm pretty sure

they're gonna close my school.

I'll be out of a job.

And Dylan, I...

There are times it feels like

we're 17 again and it's magic.

I just don't even know

what to make of it.

Well, it may not

be my place to say.

You can say it.

Dylan's eyes light up

when he's around you.

Monique, not so much.

And yet she's with him

and no offense, guys,

but I'm here,

drinking hot chocolate

in a Christmas tree shack.

Save our school!

Make a donation.

Merry Christmas.

Oh, thank you, sir.

Have a candy cane.

Save our school!

Merry Christmas.

What are you doing here?

Um, I had some free time,

now that I didn't have

to direct the play.

Little charity work

is good for the soul.

Am I that much of a curmudgeon?

Only an English teacher would

use the word "curmudgeon,"

but, well...

I know. "If the shoe fits..."

I like it.

You think we're gonna make it?

Fingers crossed.

Toes crossed, too.

I just want you to know,

you have inspired me, Addison.

I was a little burnt out and...

You don't say?

Thank you for not

arguing with me.

But you've given me a spark.

I'm going to be better.

The kids deserve it.

And the play's gonna be great.

Thanks, Phil. I needed that.

You okay?

I will be.

They're decorating

the tree at the town centre.

Yeah, I'm not

feeling too festive.

You?

I know.

Thank you.

You should go.

I'll think about it.

Don't think about it,

just do it.

All right, I'll check it out.

You do that, Principal Tate.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Phil.

Save our school!

Merry Christmas!

Oh, I'm gonna need that

recipe for those cookies!

They were stupendous!

Save our school!

Merry Christmas!

Make a donation.

How are you?

Oh, I'm glad you're here.

Wouldn't miss it.

Wouldn't be Christmas.

This is Mission City

at its finest.

It's tradition. Right up there

with the summer cheese toss.

Oh! Oh, no. Not a fan.

Shouldn't treat dairy

products that way.

Right. It bruises the cheddar.

Exactly.

Nice!

Okay, it's time!

Yeah!

Merry Christmas.

Hi.

I, uh... I kind of

brought you a Christmas tree.

I can see that.

Tell me one good reason

why I should let you in.

I'll give you three.

Go on.

Well, one, it's Christmas time.

That's a copout.

You know I like Christmas

and you showed up with a tree.

Two, I really need to explain

the whole Monique situation.

I'm not sure

I really want to hear it.

Fine, three.

I... I actually

don't have a three.

It just sounded more

convincing than two.

But, okay, you know what?

Three could be

that I'm sorry. Okay?

I'm sorry for missing rehearsal

and I'm sorry for letting

you and the kids down.

Can you charm your way

out of any situation?

Yes.

It's a noble fir.

It's very nice

and I already have a stand.

I know.

And I'm quite particular

about the way I do things.

Oh, I know.

Yeah. Yes.

I baked cookies.

And you're in luck,

I've decided to let you in,

but only because I need a tree.

Do I get cookies?

If you're good.

I can live with that.

Here I come!

A little to the left.

How's that?

It's good.

All right.

Don't spill.

It's, uh, real hardwood.

Right.

Extra careful with this.

It was my grandmother's.

Um. Hm?

All right.

Here we go.

Okay.

Anything else

while I'm down here?

Uh.

Well, no. That look good.

You can come up.

- Lights, huh?

- Yep.

All right.

Oh, no.

Ooh.

So, about you and Monique.

You know what?

Forget that I said that.

I don't actually want to know.

Addy, we're done.

Nothing happened

between us here.

She's toxic.

And, you know, more than that,

I didn't much like

who I was around her.

Hey, she accidentally

took my phone

and I was just

trying to get it back

'cause I had an important call

with a director about a part,

that's it.

Oh.

Well, that's exciting.

What's the part?

Well, I don't have it yet.

It's just a possibility.

Possibilities are good.

Yeah, they are.

Oh, dear.

I'm a rookie.

You know what?

It's nice having you

back here, Dylan.

It's nice to be back.

It's Judy.

It's Garth.

- Bat line?

- Yeah.

Hello?

What?

When?

Yeah. No, I'll call you back.

Addy, I'm so sorry.

I had no idea she was capable...

I'm sorry.

When I'm stressed, I revert back

to being a second grade teacher.

"Hollywood has-been?"

"Hometown homewrecker."

Mr. Davidson! Mr. Davidson!

Well, I guess we made

the best of being trapped, huh?

Yeah. Got my tree decorated.

Good news? Bad news?

It's Liam.

Three, two, one! Fire!

Hey!

Yes!

More!

- This way!

- Let's get out of here.

So, you kids

come up with something

or is hiding out in the shack

still your best option?

I'm not ready to go

out there just yet.

You hungry?

Chinese?

What is it?

I just got put on

administrative leave.

I'm so sorry, Addy.

It's because of all

the negative press.

They want me to just take

the time off before Christmas.

Kind of convenient.

What do you mean?

He means the

school budget review,

they don't want me to present.

Administrative leave and bam,

they just close the school

without another word.

Call Hans.

Who's Hans?

He's the shark.

I'm on it.

We need to get out

our version of the events.

You know what?

We can make a call of our own.

Really?

Yeah.

Hi. This is Addison Tate

calling.

How would you

like an exclusive?

Are you ready?

Yeah. We'll hit it

when the light turns on.

Where to start? Um.

This social media post

misrepresented a small snapshot

of a much bigger story.

Thanks for coming, guys.

I really appreciate it.

I hadn't had any contact with

Ms. Tate in, what? 20 years?

So, when Ms. Tate

reached out to my manager,

I felt like I had an opportunity

to rekindle some

old friendships

and help out my old school.

And my only intention

was to save our school,

which is on the chopping block

due to county-wide budget cuts.

Having someone of Dylan's

stature would raise awareness

and, hopefully, keep us afloat.

Reconnecting with Dylan

was an obvious plus.

As far as

Monique's accusations,

Ms. Tate and I,

we're good friends.

Friends.

Miss Monteith and I,

we broke up some time ago

and I thought she had

come back to Mission City

to try and reconcile,

but in reality,

she was here to drum up

social media interest.

Welcome to the age

of the internet, right?

And how does that make you feel?

The important thing

is to save our school.

-We've started an S.O.

-S,

as in "Save Our School" site,

where we'll be

livestreaming our production of

It's a Wonderful Elf.

Once you donate,

you get access to our livestream

broadcast of our play.

All of the details

are available on

WMCY News Hawk Five's website.

Thank you

and have a Merry Christmas.

Yes, have a very

Merry Christmas.

That wasn't half bad.

It was hard to tell

who the movie star was.

Oh, stop it.

No, no. Addy, you did great.

Talking dog guy dropped out

and Gaston really

wants you for the part.

So, what do I do?

This type of part has got, like,

awards written all over it.

It ups your quote for

whatever you want to do next.

But, Garth, I mean,

I already walked away once

and I always regretted it.

I'm not gonna do that again.

Addy will understand.

I know she will,

but I can't take this part.

This is a good role, Dylan.

Now, I haven't told you every...

You know what?

Just forget about it.

What?

I've been burning

the phone lines for over a year,

trying to get you a gig.

You never said anything.

Well, confidence

is a funny thing

and I didn't want

you to lose yours.

So, what about Addy?

She's the type of woman

you should have been

dating for a long time now.

I know that now.

This opportunity,

you can't pass it up.

I'd put my foot down

and tell you you got to do this,

but I'm not like that.

All right. I know you're not.

We've known each

other professionally

for 15 years, right?

Right.

This director is hot

and this film is gonna be great

and you need to do this.

You have to do this.

Hey.

Hey!

You look pretty cute

in your work clothes.

Well, thanks. So do you.

But you're not

wearing work clothes.

Hey, um, you got a sec?

Oh, no. Is it bad news?

I just got my Christmas spirit

up to an acceptable level.

I'd hate to regress.

It's good and bad,

depending on how you look at it.

Okay.

You're good to present

at the budget review

and you should expect a letter

of apology from the board.

- Really?

- Yeah.

Thank you.

Oh my gosh! Thank you!

So, that's, um,

that's the good news.

What's the bad news?

And he said he'd give it

up if you wanted him to?

Yep.

I couldn't ask him

to do that, though.

That would be crazy!

I got nothing.

I just hope the kids can

pull off the play without him.

- The show must go on.

- I hope so.

He said he'd being

watching from Bulgaria.

And how are we feeling

about him being gone?

We had a magic summer

when we were seventeen.

Now?

We have different lives

and priorities.

I'm happy with that.

Happy?

Yeah.

I've seen the way

he looks at you, Addy.

Wrapping.

Wrapping.

With the work you've put in

you guys'll be able

to pull this off.

Hey.

No one person is bigger

than the production, remember?

I mean, directors,

actors, producers,

they get replaced all the time.

You... you don't need me anymore.

I can't do it.

I'm afraid I'll freeze up there.

Hey, you know,

you have this quiet confidence

that comes across

when you perform.

It took me ages

to figure that out.

It did?

Heck, yeah.

You know, I'm going to try

and watch it from Bulgaria.

Make sure you're

hit your marks.

You got this.

- Thank you.

- Thank you.

Did you just smell those?

Yeah.

They always smell better

than they taste.

Yeah, fair.

You know, I cannot get

the smell of those waffles

you made out of my head.

It's my dad's recipe.

Hm. You want to sit?

Sure.

You know I can't come visit you

in Bulgaria right now, right?

You've got your review.

I just can't think about

anything else right now.

I saw you the other night,

you were decorating the tree.

I didn't see you.

Ehh, I wanted to

let you enjoy your moment

and not tie you

into my melodrama.

Well, thanks. You're practically

a human soap opera.

I just...

I just don't think it's

the right time, you know?

I'm in flux.

I get it.

Yeah. I just need things to

be a little more settled.

Grounded.

Something like that.

I hope it goes well

for you tomorrow.

I'll be crossing

my fingers for you.

Thanks.

I'm actually really nervous.

I just keep going over all

the numbers and the statistics.

Addy.

You've got this.

Okay?

Just speak from the heart.

I should go.

You think they'd

open up the terminal

for the only flight of the day.

Hey, Garth,

do you think if I shave my fee,

they'd push back

the start date of the film?

Yeah. I think they'd give you a

week for some money off the top.

Addy's not answering.

Gaston.

Yeah, bonjour.

It's Garth Turnbull. Listen.

We're gonna have to push back

Dylan's start date a week.

Yeah. We're willing

to shave his fee.

He wants to know why.

Tell him it's about a woman.

I mean, he's French,

he'll understand.

Yeah, um,

Dylan's in love.

Yeah.

No, no, no. It's not Monique.

Okay. Okay.

I'll see you in a week.

Ten days tops!

I'll see what I can do.

He went for it?

Oh, yeah, yeah.

He's gonna give you ten days.

But he's also

wondering if he could

get Monique's phone number.

I could never do that to him.

Yeah, I couldn't help

but notice that you

didn't so much as flinch when

I said that you were in love.

You're gonna wear

those trees out,

you keep moving them back

and forth like that.

I have to do something to get

rid of this nervous energy.

Oh, with the review

this afternoon?

Yeah. Yeah, that and Dylan.

Oh?

He asked me to go to Bulgaria.

And you're not going because?

Well, I can't, not with

my school in crisis.

Yeah.

I just hope it goes well today.

Thanks. You are my rock.

But you're my rock?

Can we be each other's rock?

Let's do this.

Hey.

Yeah. Hey, good to see you.

This isn't easy for anyone,

especially this time of year.

So, if there are no objections,

I have a few things

I'd like to say.

I've colour coded my report

to emphasize why we should

save Mission City Middle School

and just how to do that from

a budgetary perspective.

As principal of Mission

City Middle school...

Well...

I'm just a

second grade teacher at heart.

I never wanted to

be principal, but here we are.

I just want you to know...

Hey. Uh, was your

flight cancelled?

I got them to

push the film back.

I want to finish what I started.

So, how'd the hearing go?

She was remarkable.

But they're still

closing the school

after the Christmas break.

I'm so sorry, Addy.

Oh, it's fine.

I mean, obviously, it's not,

but we just have to make

the best of it, I guess. Bye.

This a brainstorming session

or are we testing to see

if we're claustrophobic?

Sorry.

You know what? I just...

I want to donate whatever

it's gonna cost to do this.

Let me stop you

right there, cowboy.

You've already done more

than I could have hoped for.

And he needs the money.

I do?

What we need to do

is figure out how to get

five full fiscal years of

funding to get the board...

On board.

How's the S.O.S. fund doing?

Quite well, actually,

but the play's gonna need to be

successful in bringing

in some outside cash.

Okay, um,

why don't we shoot a promo?

Get that up on the web?

Okay, yeah, yeah,

and get the play some traction

Yeah. I could get it out

to my PR contacts.

I can email it to

my choir group.

And I could make waffles.

But seriously, you're

gonna make waffles, right?

Hi there.

I'm Dylan Davidson

and I'd like to tell you

about my latest project.

I'm very proud to be directing

the Mission City

Middle School Players

in our production of

It's a Wonderful Elf.

Please check out our

Save Our School site

and for a small donation,

you'll be given a link to view

the live performance.

So, I invite you to

come watch our little play,

and if you can,

please give generously.

But, most of all, have yourself

a very Merry Christmas.

Good afternoon, everyone.

As you have no doubt heard,

Mission City Middle School

is slated to close

after the Christmas break.

We've started

a Save Our School site

with a link to our

live streaming broadcast

of our play once you've donated.

What we need is for you

to get those fingers going,

to post

and re-post the site links

to all of your

social media accounts,

all of your contacts

and get them to do the same.

If we want to

keep our school open,

we need this to go

viral in a big way.

Let's burn up the internet!

That was good,

some of your best work.

I'm proud of you.

I just hope it works.

Me, too. The commute'll kill me.

Hey. How long have you

been standing there?

Oh, long enough to see

you're enjoying yourself.

I am.

And the kids are stoked

and so am I.

I just keep thinking

what if it doesn't work?

We're staging

a Christmas play at Christmas.

Most of the Midwest

just got hit by snow.

We're gonna have

great numbers, Addy.

This... this has been

the strangest couple of weeks

in my entire life.

Whatever happens,

I just want you to know that

I really appreciate

everything you've done.

I, um...

I had a lot of making up to do.

Thank you so much for coming.

Thanks.

Hi. How are you?

- Hey.

- Hey.

Liam's missing in action.

What? What do you mean?

He had a real rough time

in dress rehearsal.

So, he's around here

somewhere in costume.

Can you find him

and talk to him?

He's done such an amazing job,

and I don't want

to him to miss it

and destroy the play

in the process.

Sure. I'll go look.

Thank you.

Have you seen Addy?

Uh, no. Have you seen this?

Liam, are you okay?

Liam?

Liam.

Nerves?

Do you want to go on tonight?

No problem.

I mean, it'll be a shame

because Dylan says

you've been doing really great.

You just have to

take this next step.

I know it's a lot

to put on your plate,

but you're going to

help us save the school.

I am?

You are, by going on.

And I'm betting on you

being great. I just know it.

Look how far

you've come already.

At the beginning of the year,

did you think that you'd lead

a snowball fight rescue mission?

That was pretty cool.

Way cool.

What do you say?

How about you get out there

and act your socks off?

Thanks for believing

in me, Ms. Tate.

Come on, Liam.

You got it, buddy.

Christmas, a time for giving,

for family and for joy.

It's the time of

year that brings out

the best in all of us.

But most of all,

it's time for Santa Claus!

No problem.

We've created a monster.

Nobody'll notice the arm.

Santa's not coming?

But why?

How will the children feel?

Was that in the script?

No, but it's better.

He's a natural.

Christmas is saved.

Ho, ho, ho!

I found him!

Get to work, you goofballs.

You, get the sleigh.

Santa's gonna have

to lose some weight.

Come on, guys.

We got a lot of work to do.

On Dasher!

On Dancer! On Prancer!

Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas!

Dylan! Dylan! Dylan! Dylan!

Oh, come on, stop it. Enough

You guys, I mean.

Look, thank you all for

coming and supporting our kids,

your kids, and for all

of those watching at home,

for helping our school.

I just wanna say how proud I am

of all the work that

these kids have put in.

Great performances

all the way around.

But none of this

would have been possible

without Mission City Middle

School Principal Addison Tate.

Come on, Addy, take a bow!

Addy! Addy!

Addy! Addy! Addy! Addy!

Whoo!

Thank you all so much

for being here tonight.

Whether you're at home

livestreaming this on

the internet

or here in the auditorium,

we appreciate you're

support so much.

I just wanna take this

opportunity to thank

Dylan Davison, who took time

out of his busy schedule

and flew all the way

here from Los Angeles

to help us bring this play home.

He did that out of his

love for Mission City

and out of his love

for this school,

and for that,

we are very grateful.

Unfortunately,

it's with a heavy heart

that I have to tell you

all we didn't quite make it.

But you should all be so proud

of the fight that we've put up

over the last few weeks.

Christmas is bigger

than all of this,

so let's remember

that as we go home

and spend the holidays

with our loved ones.

May I?

Sure.

Can we get a round of

applause for Addison Tate?

Hello, Mission City

Middle School,

parents and supporters.

My name's Garth Turnbull,

Dylan Davidson's manager

for many, many, years,

and with the help of

the audio visual club,

I would like to

show you what's trending

number one on the internet,

and I'm not talking cat videos.

Roll!

I'm just a second grade

teacher at heart.

I never wanted to

be a principal...

You get used to it.

But here I am.

I just want you to know that

this town needs this old school.

Mission City Middle School

has an outstanding record

of academic achievement.

It's served this

county's children well

for more than 63 years,

and that is because of

the dedication of the teachers,

the support staff, the parents

and the surrounding community.

Generations of our

children have passed through

and they've gone on to become

valuable members

of our community.

Some of them even

grew up to be movie stars.

We can do better.

We can find a way. We...

We have to find a way.

I urge you to reconsider.

This town needs this school.

It's the lifeblood

of our community.

This school is us.

How can you

take away part of us?

How can you take away

that from these kids?

Thank you and I hope you

all have a Merry Christmas.

That heartfelt speech

has gone viral

and has been re-posted

four million times.

What?

Can we switch over to

our Save Our School site?

Thank you so much.

Thank you.

No, thank you, Addy.

You know the reason I never

said goodbye when I left?

If I'd seen you,

I never could have gone.

And I probably

wouldn't have let you go.

I've wanted to do that

since I was seventeen.

Well, took you long enough.

Man, I love you, Addison Tate,

I always have.

I love you too, Dylan Davidson.

You've always been my dream.

I mean, even before you were,

like, everyone else's dream.

Okay, you know, I've never

actually carved one of these

things before.

Oh, you really are

just a pretty face.

Oh, and if you need a hand,

I've got one.

Okay. You know what?

I'm just going to just

hack my way though it.

As long as I get my cut.

Fine. You can have

10% of my piece.

Thank you.

Remember that guest spot

I did where I played a doctor?

- Oh my gosh.

- Yeah.

I was faking it then, too.

I'm not really one,

but I play one on television.

Are you gonna be able

to do that on your own?

I think I

can probably do it.

Does that look right?

Thank you.

This looks so good, Addy.

To Addy.

Aww. To Addy. Cheers.

- Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas.

Cheers.

Mm.

Mm! Let's dig in.

So good.

It's good.

Get some more

on your plate. So yummy.

Sink okay?

Yeah, yeah.

Just put them there.

Listen, um,

you still haven't told me if

you're coming to Bulgaria.

Oh. Well, I wanted it

to be a surprise.

I didn't have time to get

you anything for Christmas.

Are you kidding me? You...

You've given me

everything I ever needed.

Merry Christmas, Addy.

Merry Christmas.

Are those pies ready?

We can't forget the pies.

- No. Hey.

- Yeah?

Serious question,

are you a pie a la mode person?

Well, that depends.

I mean, apple, yes. Pumpkin, no.

I prefer whip cream

with pumpkin,

doesn't overpower the nutmeg.

You are quite a complex person.

You don't even

know the half of it.

Hey, wait, um,

we are having waffles

tomorrow, right?

- Of course.

- Okay.

Look at that. Wow.

♪ It's that time of year ♪

♪ When Santa comes

to bring that cheer ♪

♪ He ain't coming

by boat or plane ♪

♪ He's loaded down

with candy canes ♪

♪ I only hope he

keeps one open seat ♪

♪ Oh, yeah

♪ Come on, Santa,

bring those toys ♪

♪ All the presents

for the girls and boys ♪

♪ The only thing I need,

come on, Santa ♪

♪ Is my baby on Christmas Eve

♪ Let's hope

the weather's good ♪

♪ And his elf flight

crew finds my neighbourhood ♪

♪ I know that he's

been here before ♪

♪ But this year he's

going to use the door ♪

♪ I'm begging please

keep an open seat ♪

♪ Oh, yeah

♪ Come on, Santa,

bring those toys ♪

♪ All the presents

for the girls and boys ♪

♪ The only thing I need ♪

♪ Is my baby on Christmas Eve ♪

♪ I wrote him a letter

and tried to explain ♪

♪ I sent it Santa mail

on a North Pole train ♪

♪ It wasn't a list,

the only thing it said was ♪

♪ "She's about this tall

and her lips are ruby red" ♪

♪ She doesn't take much room,

it's just one seat ♪

♪ Come on, Santa

♪ Come on, Santa,

bring those toys ♪

♪ All those presents

for the girls and boys ♪

♪ The only thing I need

♪ Is my baby on Christmas Eve