A Rich Christmas (2021) - full transcript

OK, so I want that over there.

And you can put
that right there.

And what's that red
Christmas thing again?

Uh, this would be a Christmas
poinsettia, Lady Valerie.

Exactly, poinsettia.

Can you put that right there?

And can you also just
put the Christmas

wreath right on this wall?

Yes.

OK.

Here we are.



Very well, there we are.

Ah, there.

Oh, perfect.

My followers love
my workout pictures.

Oh, uh, speaking of pictures...

maybe we can put
a picture of me right

in the center of this wreath.

What do you think, Henley?

I think it's
marvelous, Lady Valerie.

Why leave an empty space
anywhere when a picture of you

could fill it?

That's exactly
what I was thinking.

See?

I knew you'd get it, Henley.



Play "It's Beginning to
Look a Lot Like Christmas."

Ah, that's better.

Now that Thanksgiving
is behind us,

we can all focus on my
favorite time of the year.

I can only guess.

Christmas!

How did I know.

Ah, yes.

All this decorating has
me exhausted, Henley.

I'm going to go downstairs,
take a nice hot bath,

and relax while you all
finish up around here.

And this workout
has me so famished,

I will take my
breakfast after my bath.

Oh, and Henley,
remember, no dairy,

no meat, no soy,
no sugar, no carbs,

and especially no gluten.

Thank you, Henley.

You're the best.

MARY Good
morning, Mr. Rich.

Is something wrong, Mary?

MARY No, sir.

I was just trying to
tell you that you have

someone here waiting for you.

I didn't realize.

Is Lauren out front?

MARY It's not Lauren, sir.

He looks like some
hotshot lawyer.

He says he works for AV
Camel, and he wants to discuss

the Rich Family Haven.

Great, what violations
did the shelter break now?

And how much is it
going to cost me?

You know what?

These people wait
until the holidays

every year to hassle me.

Send him in.

And if this meeting is
going past 15 minutes,

please interrupt us so I can
find a way to get out of here.

MARY You got it.
- Thank you.

Call mother.

My darling daughter,
I've been meaning to phone.

How are you?

Hello, mother.

I'm well.

MOTHER How's your dating life?

Seeing anyone new?

I'm still dating Tyson.

You remember, the rapper.

Still with a hobby boy?

Mother, that's not why I called.

I was calling about Christmas
and all of us in Aspen?

MOTHER That's what
I've been meaning to tell you,

my darling.

I'm afraid I won't
be able to make it.

Charles has surprised
me with a trip

to a private Island
in Fiji for Christmas.

We're double dating
with Warren and Astrid.

Right, Charles.

It's always Charles.

MOTHER You and your father

always enjoy your time together
on those little excursions

of yours.

I promise I'll
make it up to you.

Sure, I guess.

MOTHER Perfect.

Well, I have to go, honey.

We're having breakfast
with the hotel tycoon

Avery Calhoun and his wife.

I hear they're making millions
converting old, useless

properties into luxury hotels.

You know how I just adore
talking about new money.

Ciao, darling.

Mother loves you.

Bye, mother.
Lo...

Hello?

Hello?

Thank you for stopping by.

I'm going to have my
attorneys look it over.

And we'll talk soon.

Sounds good.

Excuse me, Mr. Rich, but
you're really needed for,

um, you know, that thing.

And, um, we really need to
get you office decorated.

It's super important.

Come on, ladies.

Put the poinsettias over there.

We need another
Christmas tree, maybe

a small, little snow globe.

Mary.

Mary, he's gone.

But Santa came early this year.

Play "It's Beginning to
Look a Lot Like Christmas."

Oh, ho, ho.

Mary, hold all my calls while
I look over these documents.

OK, no problem, sir.

My god, you know what?

Stay.

Decorate everything.

You got it.

Make it feel festive.

Oh, just put love
in the building.

Lashes on.

Hair laid.

Got a million dollar face.

I'm the baddest on
the block, yeah.

And I say beat to the gods.

Yeah, I speak to the gods.

Beat to the beat, to
the beat, to the gods.

Yeah.

Yeah, I'm beat to the gods.

Beat to the, beat to the.

He's in, right?

All right, everybody out.

Thank you very much.

Happy holidays.

Good morning, Mr. Rich.

Mm-mm.

Did anybody tell you how
good you look this morning?

I'll take that as
a compliment, mister.

Take it as a fact.

OK, you need to stop
before someone catches us.

Let them catch us.

OK, as your
business consultant...

OK, all right.

I think it's time we
do a little rebranding.

OK, oh, no.

Well, we don't need to rebrand.

Rich Enterprises is
doing better than ever.

That's not what I mean.

What I'm talking about
is finally letting people

know who you are, what your
values are, your purpose.

I'm talking about going
back to the basics.

Oh, gosh, I don't get it.

I know, which is why I've
got a little surprise for you.

All right, let's
see what you got.

I'm Barbara Harriet.

And this is my Christmas
edition of Spotlight On,

this time featuring
DC's own Marshall

Rich of Rich Enterprises.

Success is not guaranteed
and failure is inevitable.

But for this man...

Excuse me.

BARBARA
up is up and down...

Uh, that's not what we're doing.

OK, would you just be patient?

You're going to love it.

I promise.

BARBARA Because
Marshall Rich does not lose.

Oh, this is the good part.

BARBARA He built an empire

that started with a tree.

Really happy about this.

BARBARA
the Rich Family Haven,

a shelter for families in need.
- Oh.

This is amazing.

You know what?

BARBARA And now
has grown into, well, a...

I don't like it.

OK, what just happened here?

I don't want...

I don't want to do this.

I don't want to be highlighted.

Marshall, this was
supposed to be a surprise.

Remember when I
told you that people

need to know who you are?

Well, they also need
to know how much

it is that you do for the city.

That's not what I wanted.

I don't want to be
highlighted like I'm

some Saint Santa Claus.

But Santa is a saint.

Well, I'm not.

But I appreciate your effort
to highlight me and Rich

Enterprises, but I got to be
honest, as of today, I had

an offer that I cannot refuse.

I'm selling Rich Family Haven.

And the deal is going to be
done the day after Christmas.

You can't be serious.

OK...

Yes, very serious.

And that news segment will
make me look like the Grinch

that stole Christmas.

I don't understand.

Do you realize that
closing The Haven

will displace a lot of families?

As your business consultant,
I advise you reconsider.

I knew you would say that.

And I would never do that.

The new buyer is going to create
a new and improved building

for the residents.

It's a temporary thing.

Yeah, right.

Listen, Haven
is not what it used to be.

The community hasn't
shown interest

in that place in years.

And it's the only location that
is not bringing in the donation

dollars that it used to.

I cannot continue to
assume the cost of keeping

that facility up and running.

It's just a really harsh thing
to do, Marshall, especially

around the holidays.

I know.

So why not go out
with a bang, right?

How about... just hear me out.

Hear me out.

How about we spend Christmas at
Haven giving out gifts, food,

mingling with the residents.

Can you arrange that for me?

Do I have a choice?

And we could relocate

families to other locations.

It'll all work out.

Trust me.

So now what?

What happens to your annual
daddy-daughter Christmas trip

to Aspen?

Well, we'll have to cancel.

And Valerie will spend
Christmas with us.

She will be a little upset.

But you know, I know
how to make it up.

I don't know if I'd
use "little" and "upset"

to describe Valerie
when she hears the news.

I know my daughter, Lauren.

Do you?

Yes.

Well, speaking of knowing
your daughter, when do

you think you can
tell her about us?

Maybe that way we don't
have to sneak around

like disobedient children.

She's old enough to know
the truth, Marshall.

OK, didn't we talk about this?

We have a thousand times.

I know.

I know.

And Valerie is very
sensitive to things.

So I will tell her
when the time is right.

And I have a lot
of calls to make.

So tonight, we can meet
at my place, right?

Maybe.

Maybe?

You should come,
but you have to go.

Can you close the
door when you leave?

Di...

Mary, hi.

Can you put me on
with, uh, Avery?

Come in.

Mm-hmm, Lauren will
handle the clothing.

And on Christmas day,
we will make Santa

anxious of the job we do there.

Uh-huh, yeah, perfect.

Perfect, bye.

Hey.

Finally, Daddy, I thought you
were going to be on that thing

forever.

No I never keep
my princess waiting.

You look so nice.

Also, I have
something to discuss with you.

I've already heard.

You and that little pitchfork
wielding consultant of yours,

Lauren, are somehow
already trying

to plan my holiday white party.

Yeah.

Uncle Walter told Serenity.

This is our daddy
daughter trip, and it's

finally my year to host.

Why is she even involved?

Who?

Lauren?

That's not what this is about.

That woman has been
trying to hook her claws

into you for some time now.

She's after our money.

Our money, huh?

OK.

Have a seat.

I have a surprise for you.

It's not that surprise.

Oh, OK.

So what kind of surprise is it?

I haven't been this excited
since Luciani's winter

release in Milan.

Don't remind me.

Oh, my God, I had to pull back
your allowance after that.

That's not it either.

You ready?

I am selling the rich family
haven, the first one, anyway.

Dad, that's not that
much of a surprise.

I picked up Tyson
there the other day,

and that place is a dump.

Of course you're selling it.

OK.

Haven is not a dump.

Oh.

Whatever you say.

I'm not the one closing it.

OK.

So anyway, I am closing
the haven the day

after Christmas,
which means we're

going to have to cancel Aspen.

And I want you to
be there with me,

because we need to
be a united front.

Daddy, you cannot do this to me.

This will ruin me.

I won't be able to
show my face anymore.

I'm going to have
to go into hiding.

Oh, my god.

Maybe even get a new identity.

What... hold on.

Listen, breathe.

Breathe.

It's OK.

Breathe, sweetheart.

It's going to be OK.

It's just really
good people there.

You're going to
be quite helpful.

Listen, you used to love it.

You'll be fine.

Valerie, come on.

Valerie, remember when
you were a little girl?

You used to love coming
with me to the haven.

It'll be a lot of fun.

Everyone will be
in Aspen this year.

Tiffany and Serenity
are expecting me there.

Well, you're going
to have to tell them

you won't make it this year.

You have got to start
focusing on other things.

Like, what do you want
to do with your life?

I mean, what do you want to be?

Well, I guess if
I thought about it,

I would be a
professional socialite.

That is not a job.

Elaborate.

I'm listening.

Well, I've always thought
of myself as a socialite.

And as a professional socialite,
I can make a difference by,

you know, like when
I go into events

and I can talk to people.

And just like for
business purposes,

I can totally just, like...

Daddy, you're a bully!

I mean, why would my dad want to
ruin my life and my reputation?

I cannot be caught dead
walking into that place.

You walk into
Tyson's little shack.

What's the difference?

I will not let you hoggers talk

about my boyfriend like that.

Tyson is, yes, the
struggling musician.

But soon, he'll be a
renowned artist like Basquiat

or Jay-Z. You're just
single and jealous.

She's right.

You are single.

Please, Tyson is
barely a boyfriend.

He's broke, broke, broke.

And more broke.

The only reason you're dating
him is to upset your mother.

What is old mommie dearest
during these days anyway?

The usual.

Rubbing elbows with the
elite and traveling the world

with Charles, cocktail in hand.

Maggie doesn't change.

No, don't change the subject.

What are you going to
do when you need money?

Or have to bring him
around, like, real people?

I'll just get him
a job with daddy.

Doing what?

I don't know.

CEO or something.

Duh.

Can we get back to
the matter at hand?

What are we going to do to
convince my daddy to change

his mind about Christmas?

Don't know.

But in your absence, I
mean, it's only right

that I step up and in.

I'll throw the
holiday white party.

I mean, it makes the most sense.

I'm the better event
planner anyhow.

We'll see about that.

I'm going to throw the
largest event in Aspen

since, well, the
last event in Aspen.

We'll see about that.

Val, can I talk to you
over here for a moment?

Yes, what's up?

I heard my dad and
uncle Marshall talking,

and I really think
uncle Marshall

means business this time.

I think you should
sit this one out.

Listen, you don't understand.

My dad hates to disappoint me.

All I have to do is go over to
his house and butter him up.

He'll be wrapped around
my little finger.

It's like taking
candy from a baby.

If you say so.

I do say so.

Stop.

But, daddy.

Please, I'm your little girl.

Valerie, you are
not a little girl.

Are you kidding me?

I said no.

We have more important things to
do than skiing and schmoozing.

But, daddy, I love schmoozing.

Especially schmoozing
with other schmoozers.

I'm getting a headache.

OK, OK.

You're right.

I'm an adult. So how
about you stay, and I go?

All I need is a credit card.

OK, how about this?

You figure out a way
to get your own money,

then you're off the hook for
the closing of the haven,

and then you could do whatever
you want for Christmas.

OK?

Daddy, can I borrow some money?

Listen, I am not having
this conversation anymore.

Fine, then I'm not
having it any more either.

Don't I do enough?

Please please, please, daddy.

Who was that?

Hey, Marshall.

Hey.

Valerie.

What is she doing here?

Oh.

So nice to see you too, Valerie.

Don't you nice to
see you Valerie me.

I know you're the
one who probably

put this little idea in my
dad's head, you daddy stealer.

That's enough, Valerie.

First of all, Lauren is
my business consultant.

She has nothing to do
with me and my decision

of closing the haven.

OK?

She ain't stealing me.

Ain't nothing going
on between us.

I'm leaving.

Oh, God.

My daughter is something else.

No.

No, no, Marshall.

You are the one
who's something else.

What did I do now?

Nothing.

That's the problem.

I don't understand.

Oh, my God.

What are you talking about?

Did we not make an
agreement that we

would keep this between us?

Yes, Marshall, we did when
we first started dating.

But this isn't a relationship.

Come on, we kiss when
no one's watching,

we stay in instead of going out.

You lie about our
business relationship

in order to keep us in the dark.

Lauren, my daughter is...

A grown woman.

Marshall, you know what
I'm starting to realize?

You aren't doing this
to protect Valerie.

You're doing this
to protect yourself.

You are using her so that you
don't have to commit to me.

You know what?

Let me tell you something.

I am no one's little side
piece, especially not yours.

Lauren, I would never...

I am done.

Lauren.

Lauren, I just...

I just need more time.

Lauren.

Shnookiepants!

Come here!

What did I tell you about
calling me that in public?

What are you talking about?

There's no one here.

It's safe.

Now, come here.

Who's my Shnookie Bear?

Who's my Shnookie Bear?

I am.

I'm your Shnookie Bear, girl.

Hey, we got
business to attend to.

I think it's been enough for
the PD, you know what I mean?

Come on, man.

That's a hard knockout.

Oh.

My bad.

So, White Mike, it's
my baby Valerie.

My boo, my Mrs. Claus.

Say hey, Val.

Hi.

So, like, why do they
call you White Mike

when you're like the
exact opposite of white?

You know what?

Forget it.

So nice to meet you.

Shnookie Bear?

I mean, Tyson, can I speak
to you alone for a minute?

Sure.

OK, let's go.

OK.

What's up, boo?

Am I really Mrs. Claus?

Well, I told you, I'm your man.

I'm going to give
you everything.

And my album going to pop, and
we going to have the world.

I'm so glad to hear
you say that, because I

really need your help.

Yeah, what is it?

Daddy has to work for Christmas,

so he canceled
our trip to Aspen.

And it's my year to host
the annual White party.

And I just have to
be there, Snookie.

I have to.

OK.

So what do you need from me?

Just, like, $50,000.

50,000?

Didn't you say you and
your dad is loaded?

I mean, you don't have
the money, big baller?

I mean, not exactly.

I don't have access to my trust
fund for another few years.

And ever since I bought at
Luciani's winter line in Milan

just that one time, Daddy put
a limit on my credit cards.

Snookie, are you going to
help me with the money or not?

50 big ones, now
that's a lot of dough.

And money a little tight right
now, you know, until the album

drops.

So, I mean...

But you just said that the
album will take care of us,

and we won't have to worry
about daddy or his money.

Oh.

Oh, I see.

Wait, what?

I just thought that you'd be
able to do one thing for me

since I'm your boo
boo bear and all.

Boo boo bear?

What's up with the nicknames?

Y'all are a little weird.

Mind your business, man.

You are my boo boo bear.

Yeah?

You're not acting like it.

OK.

I have a plan.

Remember when you told me about
that safe in your dad's office?

Daddy's emergency fund?

Yes.

How much money you
think is in there?

I don't know.

A lot.

Oh.

If you're thinking what I
think I think I'm thinking...

If it helps, I'm
thinking it too.

We need to stop
thinking it right now.

What?

It's the only way.

You got a point, right?

It's the only way.

We can borrow the money we need,

and then when the
album take off,

I mean, we'll replace the
cash before your father even

know what happened.

Come on, man.

That boy smart.

He knows something.

I don't like it.

What?

It's genius.

I mean, otherwise, I got
enough dough for us to cut

some coach tickets to Colorado.

We can kick it in an Airbnb
right outside of town.

You know, my man, White Mike got
the 2.5 customer star rating.

I do got that.

I do got that.

I mean, we practically
VIP with that.

You feel?

No doubt.

Airbnb?

We're not doing that.

OK, then we get it
from your dad's safe.

Baby.

Well, this is an emergency.

Right.

It's an emergency.

And daddy did say that if
I got the money on my own,

that it'd be OK, right?

Yeah.

He did.

He sure did.

He said that.

OK, let's do it.

Let's do it.

Let's do it.
Yeah!

Wait.

OK.

You promise that you're
going to replace the money

before daddy finds out, right?

He promise.

It'll be easy.

Piece of cake, baby.

Come on, this shit is sweet.

My little mastermind.

OK, let's go.

Whoa, whoa, whoa,
whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Where are we going?

Where are we going?

To daddy's safe, duh.

Damn, already?

OK.

Yo, White Mike, let's go.

We got the world, baby.

Look, I'll explain
everything outside.

You just make sure
you bring your car.

Ready?

OK, let's do this, baby.

You guys look like burglars.

What are you wearing masks for?

I mean, technically we
are burglarizing a joint.

But we don't want everybody
to know what we look like.

You're going to rob number four.

Snookie, I really
don't know about this.

Hey, White Mike,
give us a minute.

There's nothing to be
scared about, Snookie.

When the album drops, we
just put the money back.

OK?

You'll text me the password,
and I'll see you in a second.

You...

Huh?

What are we doing?

Brother, look.

Stay low.

What are we doing?

See, I'm looking right here.

Come on, man.

I'm too nervous for jokes.

Hey, they got some
money in here.

Look at that, brother.

Wow, what?

This might be it right here.

Oh, what?

What!
What!

Turn that light off, for real!

My bad, man.

I'm going to need
the code right now.

Come on.
Hurry up now.

What, you dyslexic?

Come on, now.

Yes, sir.

Yeah, baby.

Yes, sir!

Yeah.

Hey!

Hey!

Yes, sir.

Get that money.
Get that money.

Slam dunk it.

Yes, sir.

Give that to you too.

Yes, sir.

Hey, Benjamin.

Holler at me, baby.

Let me talk to him.

Hey, Benjamin.
Hey, Benjamin.

Yeah.

What's up, baby?

No, no, no, no, no.

What?

We got to take more than that?

Come on, man.

I know there's way
more than 50 K here.

He won't even notice.

That's what I'm saying.

He not going to notice.

And if he do, who cares, right?

Exactly.

It's a robbery, we
ain't got no compassion.

Yes, sir.

Perfect.

OK, now.

Let's go.

Right behind you, dog.
Let's do it.

Let's do it.

I'm right behind you.

Yes, sir.

That nigga tripping.

Oh, baby need new shoes.

Mama need new purse.

Right behind you, Mike.

Girl, I will rob
your daddy any time.

Listen.

I really think
that we messed up.

We should probably
just put the money

back now that no one saw us.

What did I tell you?

Everything is fine.

Girl, we didn't touch a thing.

And what's done is time.

I promise you, your father
is not about to find out.

What's done is done, right?

Yes.

Aspen, here I come.

Yeah!

My dad owns half
this county, and when

he finds out what
you're doing, you're

going to be a big trouble.

I cannot believe I let you
guys talk me into this.

Relax, boo boo bear.

When they come asking, I'm going
to take all the responsibility

for this, OK?

I got you.

You better, Tyson.

Oh, damn.

I guess you're not
Snookie no more.

Did you guys use
your phone calls

to call Tiffany and
Serenity like I told you to?

Yeah, as a matter of
fact, this fool did.

Hey, how are you going to use
both of our calls for yourself?

Like, you got some nerve.

Wait a minute.

While we were playing
receptionist for you,

who did you call?

My dad, duh, but
he didn't pick up.

Course he didn't.

Oh, might as well get comfy.

As soon as my dad gets my
message, he'll be right here.

Girl, he ain't coming.

It's been days.

Where are they?

Relax, jailbird.

Alright?

We've only been
here a few hours.

I can't survive in here.

I feel like the room
is closing in on me.

I can't breathe.

I think I'm going to pass out.

Daddy, I'm so glad you're here.

Guards, get the door.

Not so fast.

Sit tight.

I'm going to deal
with you in a minute.

And for you two.

One of you better start
talking, and talking quick.

Mr. Rich, sir, my
name is Thurgood Thomas,

and I've never been
in any trouble before.

In fact, I just got my
degree in biotechnology.

So a girl like
Valerie could never

be interested in a
good guy like me.

So I became whoever
she needed me to be,

even if that meant taking
money from her father for her.

She promised she'd replace it.

Now, look, I know
what we did was wrong.

And I'm... I'm ashamed.

Are you kidding me?

What a bunch of crap.

It was all their idea.

They made me.

Daddy.

No, we didn't.

And what about you, little thug?

What do you got to say?

And before you say anything
stupid, it's all on tape.

Well... well, sir.

What can I say?

I too am ashamed of my actions.

You have some nice
stuff, though.

Ain't going to lie.

You're doing well
for a black mean.

You're doing well.

Quiet.

Do you know you're in
serious trouble here?

Serious trouble, Valerie.

Since my money was
returned, I dropped

the charges against you.

But it's over between
you and Valerie.

Not a problem, sir.

I need to stay away from
bad influences anyway.

Thank you.

Hey, OG, one time.

Since he came later, right?

Don't push it.

You're right.

You two getting off easy anyway.

And for you, I don't
even know what to say.

I'm at... I'm at a loss
for words, Valerie.

I am so disappointed in you.

I can explain, I
was just trying...

I know what you
were trying to do.

But the problem is it
was the wrong thing.

And I am tired, Valerie.

I am tired of dealing with
your childish behavior.

It's time for you to grow up.

Now, I worked out a
situation with the court.

You could spend the
next 30 days working

and living at New Haven,
or you could spend

your next 30 days in jail.

And I'm not talking about this.

I'm talking about a real
jail, like Prison Break,

or Straight Outta Compton.

Daddy, 30 days?

That's cruel.

So what will it be?

I guess I can't wait to see
those little angelic haven

faces.

And I took your car, and I
canceled your credit cards.

But wait, how am I even
supposed to get there?

I am going to give you $100.

I suggest you use it wisely.

Henley will deliver
your things to Haven.

Daddy!

You losers.

Your music sucks.

Oh.

Hello.

I'm Valerie Rich,
daughter of the Marshall

Rich, owner of this.

Good God, you guys should
really fix up around here.

Oh, what is it already, lady?

I'm watching my soaps.

Can you just take me to my room?

I can't do that.

I'm on break.

It's not the Ritz, lady.

You just don't snap your
fingers and get a room.

Did you not hear me?

I said my daddy owns this place.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa,
what's going on here?

This little prissy wannabe come

waltzing in here
talking about she

owned the place,
demanding beds and such.

OK, well, I'll handle this.

Why don't you take a break?

You must be Valerie.

My apologies, miss Rich.

Finally.

I just need to go to my suite.

Oh, we don't have any suites.

But we do have a
room set up for you,

and I had Joyous,
one of our residents,

place most of your
belongings into the room.

There was quite a bit
of stuff, and doesn't

leave much room aside from it.

My apologies.

We're just so glad
to have you here.

We could really use your help.

That's great, but I
won't be here for long.

My dad is just trying
to teach me a lesson.

And as soon as he calms
down, I'll be out of here.

OK, well, whatever the
reason, we still appreciate

your help while you're here.

Your room's this way.

Follow me.

Here you go.

FYI, the Wi-Fi is
extremely sketchy here.

Doesn't work half the time.

But for phone calls,
there's a community

phone in the family room.

I won't be needing
that, but thanks.

Why don't you get settled?

So glad you're here.

Oh.

Oh.

Serenity?

Tiffany?

Oh!

Call mother.

Your call has been forwarded
to an automatic voice message

system.

This is Madison Monroe.

Ciao, baby.

Daddy!

Call Lauren.

OK, all right, perfect.

Mr. Rich, how can
I be of service?

Hey, I just wanted
to update you.

My attorneys looked over the
contracts, it's all legit.

We are going to move forward
with the sale of the haven.

OK, perfect.

My firm will take care
of everything per usual.

OK, Lauren, I want
to ask you something.

I just want to say
that I'm really

sorry about the other night.

And I'm kind of struggling here.

I don't know if I was
too hard on Valerie.

What do you think?

OK, so your 25-year-old
daughter, who doesn't work,

or virtually do anything, yet
lives a very lavish lifestyle,

thanks to the allowance you
provide, stole from you.

I repeat, she stole
from you, Marshall.

Now, you're a very
intelligent man,

and already know
what you need to do.

But then again, I am just
your business consultant,

so what do I know, right?

Look, it's really busy here now.

Is there anything else
that I can assist you with?

Yeah.

You know, no, I'm OK.

I'm good.

I'll talk to you later.

Bye.

What is this, bootcamp?

Here at the haven, when it's
time to get up, we get up.

OK, just please stop banging.

You're messing up
my morning zen.

OK.

Meet me downstairs
in 15 minutes.

Put on something comfortable.

Thank you.

Oh, this is looking
good, ladies.

Right in time for Christmas.

Thank you.

That was 30 minutes, not 15.

Anyway, nice ponytail.

Don't you dare say anything.

Haven't you guys ever
heard of a blow dryer?

Couldn't find one
for the life of me.

I haven't worn a ponytail
since grade school.

Let's see, I'm going to
have to show you what dress

comfortably around here means.

You sure you don't want
to go back and change?

It's going to be a long day.

All right, let's get
this tour started.

So this is our community
meditation room.

It's basically the most
quiet place in the haven.

If you ever want to just get
away and relax, and you know,

think.

Oh, I don't think that much.

Oh.

Wow, you could have fooled me.

I know, right?

You're a special
one, aren't you?

I am.

At least that's
what people tell me.

OK, well, come on.

I still have to show
you the daycare,

the common areas, the
maintenance closet,

and the residents living.

Do we have to?

I still have to organize
all of my clothes.

My butler, Henley, he must
have been in a haze, because he

completely forgot to
coordinate and separate

all of my clothes and wardrobe
by color and designer.

And I have to do it all myself.

Oh.

The nerve of that
Henley, imagine that.

I know, right?

Well, unfortunately you got
to do that on your own time,

because there's still
more to the tour.

Africa wasn't built
in one day, you know.

I think you mean Rome,
and neither was this haven.

Which is why there's
so much to show you.

Come on.
Right this way.

Good morning.

Now this is what we
call the chow line.

Oh, this reminds
me of good days.

I think you mean good times.

We've got some good times.

Perhaps you should keep a
little bit of that excitement

to yourself.

I mean, speaking
of things that we

should be keeping to ourselves.

I think this is something
that you should...

Should have kept to yourselves.

I'm so sorry.

The cafe is a great place
to get to know everyone.

People are definitely more open
to talking on a full belly.

No.

Thank you.

Remember, I'm not going to
be here for much longer.

Come on, it'll do you
some good to socialize.

Take a look at that
family over there.

Take a closer look at the dad.

I mean, he kind of looks
like the action trilogy star,

Joyce Jones.

It's not looks like.

It is.

No.

Oh, my God, how?

He used to be so famous.

My dad loved his movies.

Bad investments, not enough
work, and too proud to ask for

help.

Super sweet guy, but it happens.

So many stories like Joyce.

The Presses over there.

What's their story?

Mr. Press is a
retired teacher.

And Mrs. Press is
a retired dancer.

They were scammed out of all
their retirement and savings.

The cops couldn't
do much for them,

and couldn't afford an
attorney to look into it.

No kids, no family.

The rest, you know.

My God, that's horrible.

I didn't even know things
like that happened.

Oh, you'd be surprised.

All right, let's move on
to the rest of this tour.

Come on.

So, you can always come
into the family room to chat

or get to know some
of the residents.

During the day, it
doubles as a day care.

So, what do you think?

Isn't it great?

I really don't know why
you're showing me any of this.

I'm leaving.

Yeah, I know.

But you're here
now, like it or not.

Listen, I do not want to
meet or see anyone else.

And before you stick me with
one of those babies over there,

my dad will be
here to pick me up.

I can guarantee you it.

OK.

If you say so.

My Luciani.

OK, all I need you to do is
stand here, use this cookie

cutter, cut the cookie
dough, and place it

onto the baking sheet.

OK?

Just like this.

Wait.

That's it?

Yeah.

Oh, I can do that.

Easy peasy.

Slow your roll, MasterChef.

I'm going to see
you in a little bit.

Things are looking good, Levi.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

What kind of cookies are these?

Those are whole wheat
oatmeal raisin cookies.

Whole wheat?

As in gluten?

I guess.

Oh.

Your face doesn't look so good.

Oh, you should get that checked.

Oh.

Good thing your butler
packed that epipen.

You're looking a whole
lot better now, though.

Really?

Mhmm.

Hey.

Hey.

I was wrapping up for the night.

Any updates?

Lauren, do you think
I'm a good father?

Oh, gosh.

Marshall, I have told you a
thousand times what I think.

The real question is,
what do you think?

Well, well, well,
I didn't get this

far in my life lying to myself.

So I do know my daughter Valerie
is a brat, a spoiled brat,

but she's my brat.

But I didn't realize
that my sweet little boo

is not just so sweet anymore.

I have a question that
I've been wanting to ask.

What ever happened between
you and Valerie's mom?

Where do I start?

Well, a few years
after Val was born,

I opened my first shelter,
Rich family haven,

it was one of my
dreams of course.

And that is because
when I was a little boy,

my parents went through
some financial troubles,

and we had to stay in a shelter.

So things were bad.

My dad wasn't allowed
to stay with us,

because back then, it wasn't
acceptable for men and women

to stay at the same
place, so they split.

And it was one of the
hardest times of my life.

I had no idea.

Yeah.

But one of the things
about it was, you know,

I made all my dreams come true.

I had my first
shelter, I got married.

I was happy, in love,
I had a baby girl.

I thought everything
was perfect,

and then Maggie divorced me.

And she said I wasn't
ambitious enough for her,

and she wanted to
chase her dream.

And she did just that.

She left us.

She married into old money,
and moved out of the country.

When she did that, it just
only complicated things.

And at that point, I
decided I would just give

Valerie the world, you know?

And in hindsight, I really feel
like I just was pacifying her,

and trying to protect
her, but at the same time

I think it was I was
trying to protect myself,

because it was the
first time in my life,

I realized that I
failed at something.

And that was my map.

Marshall, you aren't a failure.

I have no idea how a
mother could abandon

her husband and child that way.

In fact, I'm kind of
feeling a little sorry

for Miss Wannabe Hillary Banks.

I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.

Too soon.

But I couldn't help myself.

That was pretty good.

Thank you.

I needed that.

But honestly, I miss you.

I do.

Marshall.

I've got to go.

Good night, Marshall.

Your call has been forwarded
to an automatic voice message

system.

Daddy, please.

I know you've been getting
my messages, how long are

you going to leave me here for?

I'm your only
child, and you just

throw me away like an old pair
of Christian Louis Vuittons?

And for who?

A liar named Thurgood?

No.

Stupid Wi-Fi.

Where did she say the
community phone was again?

Excuse me, do you know
where the phone is?

Thank you.

This is Madison Monroe.

Ciao, bella.

Mother, I'm in trouble, and
I need you to come save me.

Daddy canceled my trip to Aspen.

He accused me of
being ungrateful,

and he forced me to stay
at the Rich family haven.

You know, the first one.

I mean, he literally kicked
me out of my apartment,

took away my car
and my credit cards.

Mom, I mean, mother, can
you please come save me?

Please don't disappoint me.

There you are.

Girl, I've been looking
everywhere for you.

For what?

You people have been working
me like a pair of platform

shoes on a Saturday night.

I have had enough.

And I am leaving.

You people?

You know, I said I
wouldn't let you get to me.

But you are a spoiled,
ungrateful, narcissistic Grinch

who Stole Christmas brat.

I cannot believe that
you just said that to me.

You come in here with your
designer clothes and luggage,

that even if sold used,
could still house and feed

a small community for months.

You call what you did work?

Work is trying to figure out
where you and your children

will lay their heads at night.

Or even better, how you're going
to feed them in the morning

when they wake.

Work is taking on as many
jobs as humanly possible.

And still not making enough
money to give your child

a real gift for Christmas.

You wouldn't know
anything about that.

I may not have grown up with
a diamond spoon in my mouth,

but I've never been a thief.

I've never stolen from anyone,
let alone my own father.

Yeah.

I know all about that.

I can't believe you came in
here acting like you were

better than the rest of us.

You know what you should do?

Take a look in the mirror and
address what got you here.

And ask yourself why no one
is coming to get you out.

You have no idea what
you're talking about.

Look at you.

You sure do say we and
us a lot, but guess what?

You get paid to be here.

How do you give back
when you leave this place

and you go back to your life?

Well, since you must know,
the haven helped me find

housing and get on my feet.

That's why I'm here.

This play saved me
and my little girls.

I had no idea.

Yeah.

You don't look like...

Like what?

Like I was homeless?

Yeah.

Well, what did you expect?

I don't know.

Not someone like you.

You got a lot to
learn, little girl.

Open your eyes and look around.

You will not judge these people.

This may be temporary for you,
but this is the harsh reality

for all of the families here.

You have the opportunity
to brighten the holidays

and encourage the residents
while you're here.

But if you're too good for that,
then please by all means, go.

These people don't
deserve to be overlooked

or looked down upon by anyone,
especially by the likes of you.

Wait.

You're right.

I'll stay.

It's not about being right,
it's about doing right.

Think about that.

Tomorrow we start
bright and early.

Good morning.

Good morning, y'all.

Good morning, Carolyn.

Good morning, Valerie.

Is everything OK?

Perfect.

Actually there's one thing.

Yeah.

I knew it.

What is it now?

I was wondering if there
were any more Christmas

decorations lying around.

I would love to make the family
room a little bit more festive.

Oh.

Yeah.

I mean, there are some
boxes in the family

room with holiday decorations.

If you want, you can have at it.

But just don't ask me
to purchase anything.

What you see is what you get.

OK, have a good morning.

You're welcome.

Good morning.

Eggs?

OK.

You're welcome.

Stop!

I need your help!

Please stop!

I said I need your help.

OK.

Now, you need to help
me with this project,

or I can write personal
letters to Santa

about each and every one
of you explaining why you

should be on the naughty list.

Now, which one is
it going to be?

Oh.

Good.

OK, now you, little one.

I need that over there.

And you, I need
that right there.

And can you pass me that wreath?

We got things to do.

Perfect.

So we're going to hang this
somewhere really special.

That way, anyone
that steps up to it

can just stick their head
right in the middle of it.

Hey.

Why aren't you decorating?

Because I hate Christmas.

Just leave me alone.

No one hates Christmas.

I mean, you can hate
what someone gets you.

But you can always return
it and get what you do like.

Yeah.

What if you don't get anything?

Then what?

What are you talking about?

Who doesn't get at least
one gift for Christmas?

You're not the sharpest knife
in the drawere, aren't you?

I don't get it.

Christmas gifts aren't
really a thing around here,

in case you haven't noticed.

I was listening to my mom
and the other parents,

and they said the
shelter's clothing.

So now my mom and
the other parents

have to figure out where
we're going to live.

So I don't think we're
getting much for Christmas.

Well, where's your dad?

He died.

It was, like, everything was
perfect when he was around.

I wish he was still here so
he could make it all better.

Jeremy.

That's my mom.

I have to go.

This is fun, right?

Let's see what you
got on this list.

Honey, Santa might not be able
to make all of this happen.

Remember, Santa
has a lot of kids

that he has to take care of.

So we don't want to be selfish
and ask for big gifts, right?

Why can't I ask Santa
for my football gear?

Daddy always let me play.

Honey, we talked about this, OK?

Remember, daddy is gone.

And mommy just
doesn't have the money

to get you all of the things
that you need to play.

But soon we're going to
have our own apartment,

and you're going to
have your own room.

And won't that be exciting?

No.

I'm sick of this place, mom.

No one plays football here.

I miss my friends.

I want to go home
to my old room,

with my cleats and my football.

I want my daddy back.

Jeremy.

Jeremy, wait.

Wait.

I'm sure your family
is going to come, OK?

Don't worry about it.

Is everything OK?

Great.

Come on.

As house manager,
it's my job to know

when something's wrong
with one of our residents.

Talk to me.

I don't know.

I'm just really
starting to question

a lot of things in my life.

Hey, can you tell me what you
know about the haven's closing?

What?

Uh-uh.

I have some free time.

Let's go to my office.

Sure.

I have nothing better to do.

Let's talk.

You know, my mother left me
and my dad when I was little.

Closest thing that we've
ever had to a relationship

were the postcards
that she would send me

when she's traveling around the
world with her husband Charles.

That never stopped me from
trying to get her attention.

You know, I would...

I would try to look like her,
act like her, dress like her.

I even dated guys that
I knew she would hate.

And still...

OK, but you're not her, Valerie.

And that's a good thing.

The person you just described
sounds selfish and cold.

And that's not you.

Well, maybe a little bit.

No, but, seriously.

Today I witnessed
a different person.

You were kind and helpful.

The choice is up to you.

You want to be your mom, or
do you want to be Valerie?

Thank you, Carolyn.

I appreciate this, all of it.

Don't mention it.

And you asked about
the haven's closing.

All I know is it's temporary.

Your father assured me that
the new owner, Avery Calhoun,

will reopen the haven as soon
as the renovations are complete.

Just hadn't had a chance
to tell the residents yet.

I've heard that name before.

What?

Where?

My mother had breakfast
with him and his wife

the other week.

I remember her
telling me that he was

known for buying old
properties and turning

them into luxury hotels.

He even offered my dad a
hefty amount for the Avon.

Wait, that doesn't
make any sense.

If he's our buyer and has no
intention of reopening a haven,

then we're screwed.

Your father...

No, no, no.

I'm sure my dad doesn't know.

He would never sell the
haven knowing that it

would close permanently.

I have to do something.

OK, before you go
Olivia Pope on me,

can't we just call your father
and tell him what we found out.

No.

I have to prove to him that
I'm not just some spoiled brat.

I'm a Rich too.

OK.

I have an idea.

But I'm going to need your help.

I'm in.

Let me hear it.

Great.

It is.
I do.

I tried.

Set yourself up.

I really did.

You're finally
getting it together.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Carolyn, we need to talk to you.

And you too, Valerie
Rich, we know who you are,

and we know what's going on.

OK, can everybody calm down?

Joyce, what are we even
talking about here?

Everyone knows the
shelter's closing,

and you two have been working
together to cover it up.

Yep.

How could you and your father
do this during the holidays?

So I guess it's true.

I wanted to believe that that
little article was a lie.

But I guess not.

What are we supposed to do?

Wait, what article?

I read an article in
the real estate database

that I still have access to.

I was a real estate
agent once upon a time.

OK, and what did
this article say?

Basically the asking price,
and that on December 26th,

this place would be under
the proud ownership of

its new owner, Avery Calhoun.

Now, Valerie.

Get Mr. Rich on the phone
and let him explain himself.

OK.

Everyone just just listen.

I'm Valerie Rich,
and I understand

that you don't
know me personally,

but I'm not a bad person.

And I know that you're
not bad people either.

You've just had some bumps
and turns and misfortunes

that's led you here.

And I understand that you
might feel like the world has

turned its back against you.

But I promise you, it hasn't.

If the haven is closing,
we have until Christmas day

to save it, OK?

I have an idea, but I'm
going to need all of you guys

to participate.

Go on, tell them.

A rich family haven
runway fundraiser event

on Christmas day.

We can turn the family
room into a stage,

and we can raise enough money
to outbid the new owners.

Oh, girl.

I thought you had a real plan.

I mean, do you know
how much money we

would have to raise to do that?

And we don't have the
resources for that.

And obviously you don't either,
or you wouldn't be here.

OK, hold on.

Yeah.

We need to all hear
Valerie out unless someone

else has a better idea.

Yeah.

I didn't think so.

Go ahead, Valerie.

Listen, I may
not have the money.

But I know a ton
of people who do.

That's true.

Joyous, I want you to be
the emcee for the event.

OK.

Mrs. Prancer, I want
you to teach everyone

how to walk the runway.

Mr. Prancer, I want you
on community outreach.

We need people to
fill those seats.

And Cheryl, with
all your experience,

I need you to put together an
offer for my dad to consider.

And everyone else, I just
need everyone's participation.

Are you all in?

You know I am.

You know I'm in.

Yeah, I'm with it.

We're in.

Christmas is in 14 days.

Starting tomorrow morning,
we start saving the haven.

Save the haven.

OK.

Are you ready?

I guess.

So, we have about two
weeks until Christmas.

We start here.

We separate everything that
we need for the runway show.

And then we just
auction off the rest.

Damn, girl.

How do you even sleep in here?

I don't.

We're going to need a ton
of boxes, and a ton of tape.

Wow.

You like it?

I love it.

And I love this.

Nope, that's not for you.

You can't have that, sorry.

Wow, you have really
outdone yourself.

Oh, my gosh.

This is great.
Oh, my God.

We're going to save the haven.

Next, yes, girl.

One more time, let me
see it, let me see it.

OK.

There you go.

Look at those hips swinging.

Serenity, it's me, Valerie.

Don't hang up.

I need your help.

Henley, remember when you told
me you were top-rated chef?

Show time.

Valerie, well, look
at you, hi, mama.

Merry Christmas.

Thank you.

I try.

Merry Christmas to
you too, Carolyn.

Oh, I just came back
from the cafeteria,

and everything's prepared
for the runway fundraiser.

And your chef
Henley just finished

preparing all the food.

Perfect, the guests
should be arriving soon.

But first, I wanted to do this.

No matter what happens
today, I wanted to help.

So here.

What?

What is this?

There's a card in
there with an attorney's

name on it for the Prancers.

I've already paid for their
retainer and everything

He's great at what he does.

And he's going to look
into what happened to them

and get their money back.

There's another card
in there for Joyous.

I found an agent
who is super excited

to get him back into acting.

She said that she already
found the perfect role for him.

And the envelope is for Cheryl.

I wanted to use it to get
her and Jeremy out of here.

Did you use the
money from selling

your stuff for our residents?

Yes.

And before you ask me why, or
tell me that you can't accept,

let me just say this.

All of this has really
made me think about my dad

and how I don't know what
I would do without him.

As for the money, tell
Cheryl or anyone who asks

that it was a private donation.

Tell them Santa sent it.

And here.

This is for Jeremy.

This is really,
really amazing, Valerie.

But I think you need to
give this to them yourself.

I mean, they need to know
that you did these things.

No.

It's better this way.

You know, what you've done
here, Valerie, is amazing.

Your father is going
to be so proud.

He's going to be in
love with the new haven.

Oh no.

Oh no what?

I need to make a phone call.

Can I use your phone?

Yeah, yeah, of course.

Tell everyone to
get in their places.

If the guests start to arrive.

Just have them seated.

And tell Henley to
start the hors d'oeuvres

and the cocktails.

I will be right there.

OK.

I am on it.

Hello?

Operator?

Yes.

I'm looking for the
number of someone.

Take their seats, please.

Thank you.

All right, Carolyn.

Are we ready?

I say so.

It's getting pretty
crowded in here.

Get up there.

You got this.

I bet you can't see that.

Without further ado,
I'd like to bring

the woman up who made this all
possible, Miss Valerie Rich.

Thank you, Joyous, and thank
you everyone for arriving.

I know today is a special
day for a lot of you.

So I'll keep this
short and sweet.

Today is Christmas.

And normally for me that
means my daddy daughter trip

to Aspen.

But this Christmas, my plans
got interrupted because I

made a really bad decision.

And it wasn't until I met some
of the residents at the Haven

that I truly understood
what Christmas meant.

It's about caring and giving for
those who deserve it the most.

And in some cases, those who
don't even really deserve it,

like myself.

The Rich family haven has been a
staple in this community for 20

years, helping and
keeping families

together and out of danger.

But now, there's
a new luxury hotel

that threatens its existence, as
its new owners plan on closing

the haven's doors forever.

But you all are in the position
to do something about it.

Today, you can give the
haven what the haven has

given us for 20 years, support.

Today, you can support
the haven by digging

into your Santa
bags, and helping us

reach our goal of $3 million.

Damn.

These people got $3 million?

Now, without further ado,
please enjoy the runway show,

sponsored by my good
friend, Luciani.

Thank you, Merry Christmas.

Now, you heard Miss Rich.

We need you all to go in those
pockets and those wallets

while we get into a
couple of these new looks.

We call this Rich family haven
Christmas runway fundraiser.

Hit it!

If there's anyone up there,
I just really miss my dad.

And I wish I could just
tell him that I was sorry,

not because I got
caught, but because I

really disappointed him.

And he's the last person that I
would ever want to disappoint.

And I just want to tell
him that I finally get it.

I just wish I had my dad again.

Talking to yourself now?

Daddy.

Hey, sweetie.

I'm so sorry, daddy.

I was disrespectful to you,
and I was horrible to you.

I deserved everything that
I had taken away from me.

Do you forgive me?

I've been here
for a while, and I

heard everything you said.

Selling your clothes to
help the residents get back

on their feet, this fundraiser.

I'm so proud of you.

It couldn't have been easy.

And yes, I forgive you.

But I need you to
forgive me too.

For what?

You haven't done or anything.

That's the problem.

I didn't do anything.

I was so busy just building
and making the best deals

that I didn't even pay
attention to my own family.

And then when your
mother left, I

should have just
been there for you

instead of pacifying you
with money and gifts.

And I didn't, because
I was hurting too.

And I'm sorry for that.

Well, if this isn't everything
I never expected to see.

Mother, what are you doing here?

Yes, what are you doing here?

What do we owe the pleasure of
this rare sighting of the one

I call Aggie Maggie?

I have always
hated that moniker.

And yet you insist on using
it, as if it was some sort

of embarrassing label.

Well, I've always loved it.

It describes you perfectly.

Aggie, describing
loosely, what, agitated,

aggressive and always annoying.

All the emotions you evoke
whenever you're around.

Likewise, darling.

And although I would love
to go round for round

with an old contender like
you, I ain't here for that.

Oh, no?

No.

I'm here to rescue
my daughter, who

has been forced into
slum living in a shelter

by her very own father.

I get it.

So, did Valerie's
life somehow interrupt

the life of the socialite?

Were you embarrassed or
concerned when you found out?

I am here because
I am her mother,

and she has summoned me.

I'm here to save you, darling.

She ain't the one
that need to be saved.

Oh, I beg to differ.

Look at you, you sad Santa.

What is it, thickie Richie?

All right, well,
Merry Christmas to you

Diana Ross with no supremes.

Please.

Valerie, gather your things.

Better yet, leave them here.

This place is so
unsavory, let's just go.

Your father clearly
isn't up to this.

I should have taken
you with me years ago.

You got a lot of nerve, Madison.

Mother.

That is not 100% true.

I have not been honest about
my role in all of this,

and why I'm even here
in the first place.

Well, what?

When I did call
you last week, and I

did actually need your help,
you were late, per usual.

I guess I should just
be happy that you're

even here in the first place.

Valerie, that's so unfair.

No.

What's unfair is you
leaving daddy for riches,

and then you leaving me as well.

What's unfair is you traveling
around the world with Charles,

and not even having time to
spend with your own daughter.

What's not fair is me spending
25 years of my life trying

to be just like you, for you to
just throw me down the wayside.

But, darling, I never
knew you felt like this.

And I never would have intended
to make you feel unwanted

or neglected.

Well that's funny, because
you surely never made me feel

wanted in the first place.

I'm not trying to upset
you, but I love this haven.

And I'm not ready to leave yet.

Daddy, Avery Calhoun is
going to buy this place

and he's going to
turn into a hotel.

And the residents will
have nowhere to stay.

I understand that
you want to sell it,

but it's just not the
right thing to do.

Valerie.

We did it.

We did what?

We saved the haven.

After you left,
all of the people

were just throwing in donations.

And we got a ton of
donations online.

You did it!

See?

Daddy, we did it.

Daddy, we raised the money.

You have to back down
from the offer now.

That's what I've been trying
to tell you, sweetheart.

Honestly, I didn't know about
Avery's intention, but I signed

a deal this morning I can't.

It's done.

I'm sorry.

Mother, you said it
yourself that you and Avery

are really close friends.

Can you just do
anything about it?

There's too many
people relying on this.

Well, I just don't
know how I can assist.

I mean, this was a deal
executed by your father.

I'm sure you've even
already been paid.

Yes.

Can you just call him?

Just tell him that we'll
give him the money back.

All we want is the haven.

All right, well, let
me try and make a call.

Mother, there's there's
actually no Wi-Fi.

Oh, no, darling,
there's always Wi-Fi

when you have the right gadget.

Avery?

Madison.

Yes, darling.

Listen, I want to discuss with
you that deal that just closed.

Yeah, I would like to see
if you could do that thing

thing that you do
when you do the thing

thing, only in reverse.

Oh.

Oh, I see.

No, no, no, of course.

All right.

Yes, that's fine.

That's fine.

All right, I'll see you in Fiji.

Yes.

So, is he going to
give the money back?

Well, of course he is.

No one ever says no
to Madison Monroe.

Marshall, expect a call
from his attorney to reverse

the whole transaction.

All right.

Oh, wow.

Oh, well, nice, nice, nice.

This has been lots of
fun, but I really must go.

Can't you just stay
for a little bit?

You know what?

I see this is about to
be a personal moment,

so I'm going to
see you all inside.

Thanks again, Valerie's mom.

You're welcome.

Yes, Maggie, why don't you stay?

Have dinner with us.

Oh, I would really like
to stay, but I can't.

You see, I only came
to pick up Valerie,

and since she's decided
to stay, I've got to go.

I can't keep the jet
waiting, darling.

I'm not doing this
with you anymore.

You either stay here and
you spend Christmas with me,

or you leave.

And you stay gone forever.

Valerie.

I'm so proud of you.

You really are the
best part of me.

And I love you.

But I can't stay.

I'm sorry.

Madison, think about
what you're doing.

Think about Valerie for once.

Mother, did you
still plan on flying

me somewhere for New Year's, or
did you make other plans again?

I thought so.

Just leave, Madison.

Tata, love.

I'm sorry, princess.

It's OK.

I'll be fine.

Now, I have to say this.

The woman that I've seen all
day, I'm extremely proud of.

Do you understand that?

And I got a Christmas
gift for you.

Really?

Yes.

Tada.

Open it.

What is it?

I'm not going to tell you.

You got to see for yourself.

Yeah.

Got your car back, all
your credit cards, which

I know you're excited about.

But you earned it.

Thank you, daddy.

I have a Christmas
present for you as well.

Me?

Don't be mad.

But the other night
that I left your house,

I stayed outside eavesdropping
on you and Lauren,

and I heard everything.

And I think it's about time
that you stop hiding behind me.

And you took another
shot at love.

Don't let your relationship
between you and mom define you.

So what are you talking about?

Turn around.

Oh, my God.

Are you serious?

Thank you for coming, Lauren.

Thank you for inviting me.

Daddy, Lauren and I worked
out all of our issues.

I think you guys should talk.

I was foolish and
I am so ashamed.

Oh, God, would
you kiss me already?

It's Christmas.

Of course.

Hey, uncle Marshall.

Serenity, I'm so
glad you could make it.

How could I say no?

I did my best, in inviting some
of my dad's hotshot friends,

including Tiffany's dad.

Did you see him with Tiff?

I sure did.

I am proud of you.

The show was fab.

And give me those shoes.

OK.

Bye, uncle Marshall.

Go ahead, girl.

Thank you, cousin.

I know it was you.

Thank you.

Carolyn tried to say that
it was an anonymous donor.

But I pushed, because that
was a whole lot of money.

And she told me that you
sold almost everything

that you had just to help us.

I don't know what to say,
but thank you, Valerie.

Girl, you did that
fashion show, honey.

That was everything.

I still can't believe
how we flipped

that family room, right?

Yes, girl.
Teamwork.

Teamwork.

Yes.

I'm going to be
a football player.

Santa bought me these
cleats, and a new football.

See?

Santa shows up here, too.

You're going to be an amazing
football player one day.

Give me a hug.

OK.

Come on, Jeremy.

Thank you all so much.

Today was such a good day.

It's such a good day.

Look at you.

Valerie, I was so glad I
was able to catch up with you.

Tiffany never told me
that you were so talented.

I really could use a
fundraiser like you on my team.

I really could.

Thank you.

Oh, hi, Tiffany.

I thought you'd be
in Aspen partying.

I canceled that trip.

You know, you really could learn
something from Valerie, instead

of spending all my
money over in Aspen,

crying over that Tyson
fella who dumped you.

Daddy, you're embarrassing me.

How do you think I feel?

Merry Christmas to you.

Merry Christmas.

All right.

You've witnessed
an amazing show.

So now, let's give
it up for the woman

of the hour, our Christmas
angel, miss Valerie Rich.

Thank you guys so much for
coming out on Christmas day

to help save the
Rich family haven.

I am so happy to announce
that not only did we

reach our monetary goal,
but we successfully

saved the haven from the sale.

Now, before I close
out, I would like

to bring up our new
co-owner of the haven

up to the stage to take a bow.

Miss Carolyn Sung.

Yes, get up, come on.

We're so proud of you.

What are you doing?

Giving you what you deserve.

I had my dad sign it over to us.

Merry Christmas.

We're partners now.

Now smile, and give the
people what they want.

Thank you, everyone.

Merry Christmas,
everybody, we did it!

I'm so proud of you.

Look at you!

Thank you.

Oh, give me some.

Walk it out.
Walk it out.

Let them see you.

I can't believe all of this.

I couldn't just leave like that.

Is the offer for
dinner still good?

Yes, mom.

Mom.

Snooker.

Two hugs are better than one.

Oh.

Congratulations, Carolyn.

Thank you.
Thank you so much.

I promise you I
won't disappoint you.

I know you won't.

I have a surprise,
I have a surprise.

Come on, babe.

I don't know.

Wait.

What?

I can't take any more surprises.

OK.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Yay!

Merry Christmas, daddy.

Yes, Merry Christmas.

The season brings

the gift, the gift of love.

The season brings the
gift, the gift of love.

Counting my blessings
this Christmas.

Give all the magic and cheer.

Got everything on
my wish list, not

looking for presents this year.

Only the matters of
the heart, and how

I love people for who they are.

Because when we're
together, we're better.

This only happens once a year.

Families gather here.

And there ain't nothing better.

It's the gift of love.

Really don't need those material
things, because they just

don't hit like they used to.

I'd rather wrap a
bow for me and you,

and savor the time that
I get to spend with you.

Give me that gift.

Give me love, love, love.

It's the gift of love.

It's the gift of love.

It's a gift of love.

Now I love people
for who they are.