By God's Grace (2014) - full transcript
From a meager beginning to owning a thriving air charter service, the Taylors devoted their lives to their children Chris (Cameron Deane Stewart) and Grace (Savannah McReynolds). Raising them with a solid foundation of faith, they taught them through example to love others and give to their community. Their passion was volunteering and financially supporting the local youth shelter. However when tragedy strikes, Chris turns his back on his faith and the shelter. His choices are leading to destruction unless he changes his ways. Will an unlikely visit save what is about to be lost?
Isn't it beautiful?
Christmas is my favorite time of
year.
I wish my big brother Chris felt
that way.
See, he and I go way back.
Well, I guess if you consider
ten years way back.
He's been a pretty good big
brother until lately.
You could say he kind of has an
attitude problem,
Especially around Christmas.
And that's where I come in.
No. You can't have more time,
Bill.
Look, this is business.
I don't go into work every
morning to have fun.
Well, if you can't do the job
right,
Then I will find someone who
will.
I'm tired of hearing about this,
Bill.
Look, I gotta go.
I want the proposal on my desk
By the time I get to work.
Hey!
Hey, what is this? My yard is
trashed.
I want this taken care of by the
time I get home
Or you're out of a job.
My big shot brother thinks he
has life
Figured out, but he's got a lot
to learn.
I might be his little sister,
But I've got some big plans for
him.
This is gonna be the year that
he learns
The true meaning of Christmas.
Looks like I might have found
the problem.
Really? That's great.
I'll see if we can get you
there on time.
Start it up.
Thank you so much.
It's jeremy, right?
Uh-huh.
You have no idea how much
you've helped me today.
Of course.
Please.
I can't take it.
Are you sure?
I'm sure, yeah.
You're a godsend.
Again, thank you.
You're very welcome. Have a
good day.
You too.
Hi, Chris. Nice to see you...
Fill it with premium.
Yeah.
You got any plans for
christmas or...
No. No one can go home early,
Bill.
[BELL RINGING]
Hey! Do you mind?
Last time I checked, Bill,
Christmas Eve isn't a holiday.
Hey, hey, hey, watch the paint
job!
$20 regular.
All right.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
God bless you, sir.
I will see you when I get into
the office.
No, I will see you there.
Hey chris, we should get
together
Just like we used to.
You have some messages.
And that's the file for the
trinity group.
How is the prep coming for
the 1:00 o'clock meeting?
About that... They're
coming in at 10:00.
What? I told them 1:00.
I'm sorry but they had
obligations this afternoon.
Hold all my calls.
Chris, there's one more thing.
Terri, you're killing me.
I need everyone in the board
room by 9:45.
But samantha tipton is...
No more interruptions!
I take it this is a bad time?
Is there ever a good time?
Look, I know you're busy.
Very.
So I'll be brief.
The youth shelter has lost a lot
of their funding.
People aren't giving anymore.
We're looking at foreclosure.
We could lose the home.
And?
And?!
What do you want me to do
about it?
Chris, come on.
You know these kids don't have
anything.
I'm just looking for a little
help.
We can't even afford to put up
a Christmas tree this year.
That's not my problem.
Do you think this is easy for
me?
Crawling in here and begging for
a handout?
You're our last hope.
Look, I only invest in
opportunities that present
a potential return.
Chris, you know these kids
have a bright future
Ahead of them if they
can only find someone
who believes in them.
And that is a huge return.
Have a nice day, sam.
This isn't your best sales
report, Bill.
It's all in there, Chris.
I've seen better.
Well, you can look at it
again after the holidays.
You'll have plenty of time to
finish it after the meeting.
There's no rush to get this
done.
But I want it done and I want
it done right.
Take some pride in your work.
David, you remember Chris as
well as Bill.
Thanks, Terri.
Good to see you. How are you?
Good, thanks.
Well, look at you.
You're really running this place
now, huh?
Uh-huh.
And I am excited to let you
know that we now ship it
better, faster and cheaper.
We now beat the competition
by at least 25%.
And it's no secret in the
industry that you've
Landed one of the largest
government contracts in the
state.
You've been doing your homework.
So you can save me some money?
Millions. Take a look at page 3
here.
We can go over some of the
details.
Chris, bill's already sent me
the info on you.
I get it.
Hey, Trinity Group has been
using Century Air
For how long now? 20, 25 years?
Which is exactly why I'd like
to go over some of the details
with you.
When your dad started this
company,
I was one of his first
customers.
Jim's always treated us like
family.
We've always appreciated it.
You got my business.
I don't mean to dance.
I promise you will not be
disappointed.
I'll have terri grab the
contracts.
You've got my handshake.
We can rap this up after
Christmas.
Well, you're here today.
Why don't with just sign now.
I'm sure everyone's eager to
get home.
They don't mind.
We're a family company, Chris.
Family comes first.
I mean, it's a lot that I came
down here today.
Tell nancy I said hi.
Will do.
I'd like a word with you.
Sure.
Everyone hang tight. I'll be
right back.
Just got a couple of these
beauties in last week.
I see you still have your
dad's car.
Yeah.
Did you know that my father was
friends with your grandfather?
No, no, I only met him twice
When I was a little kid.
We go way back with the
Taylor family.
Been friends for years.
That's great.
Then you know how problematic
it can get
When you mix business with
friends.
I've been getting a lot of calls
from
Pacific West Air.
They've wanted my business for
years.
Pacific West? Really?
Yeah. They're setting up shop
in the states.
Not certain I like the way they
do business.
They work their people too hard.
Yeah, that's too bad.
I'm expecting a proposal from
them
the day after Christmas.
We shook on it.
You said we had your business.
And if they don't make me a
better offer,
I'll sign the contract with you.
Everything good?
No. Not good.
How dare you give them those
quotes without my approval?
Chris, I've handled trinity
for years.
I was just trying to
troubleshoot any
potential issues.
He's expecting a bid from
pacific west in two days.
If he gets a better deal, he
walks.
He's bluffing. I know david.
I'll call him after Christmas.
It will be fine.
I need to guarantee they sign
on the dotted line.
Until then I want everyone
working on a more defined
proposal.
Chris, just hold on.
We have all been working day
and night on this thing.
It's a done deal.
Why don't we just give everybody
the day off and
Go be with their families.
I know this is a hard time of
year for you.
You and I can wrap this up by
1:00 o'clock.
You're more than welcome to come
over.
Do you want time off, Bill?
Am I working you too hard?
Everybody's been working hard.
Are you committed to this job?
Yes. I'm also committed to my
family.
Whatever. You're fired.
Now you have all the family time
in the world, Bill.
My gift to you.
Have yourself a merry little
Christmas.
And if anyone else cares to join
Bill and take the
Day off, make sure to pack up
your things while you're at it.
So would you like to set up a
time to meet again.
Yeah, I'll get back to you. I
gotta go.
If it's easier, I can bring
the papers to you.
You know your dad left some
pretty big shoes for you to
fill.
Uh-huh.
And if you look at the company's
growth and what
I've done, it's obvious I've
excelled at the job.
Ask yourself would he be proud?
Merry Christmas, Chris.
Some packages came for you.
They're in the den.
You're not even gonna open your
cards?
Christopher Taylor, your parents
raised you better than that.
Your dinner's in the oven.
Thank you, Linda.
[TV TURNS ON]
Hello?
Linda? Is that you?
I called the police!
They're gonna be here any
second!
[TELEVISION]...Not even a mouse.
[TELEVISION]...Stockings were
hung by the chimney with care
[TELEVISION]...In hopes that st.
Nicolas soon would be there.
[TELEVISION]...The children were
nestled all snug in their beds
[TELEVISION]...While visions of
sugarplums
[TELEVISION]...danced through
their heads
[TELEVISION]...And...
Hi Chris.
Come on, Chris.
Don't tell me you're afraid of
little old me.
No, no, no.
Okay, this isn't happening.
This is not happening.
It's happening all right.
16 hour days for the last
three months
Is finally catching up to you.
You're not crazy.
You're just getting water all
over the place.
Chris, it's me, grace. Your
sister.
Please, this is serious.
We've got work to do.
What are you talking about?
Are you here to warn me about
the trinity deal?
You are, aren't you? They're
gonna sign, right?
Bill didn't blow it for me?
Chris, we've got bigger
problems.
Actually, you've got bigger
problems.
You've been given so many
chances to get things
right and you keep blowing them.
It's like you go out of your way
to do the wrong thing.
What chances?
Tell me one time I've caught a
break.
I've gotten the short end of the
stick my whole life.
If anyone knows that, it's you.
I'm here to save you.
From what?
From you, silly.
I don't need to be saved. I
just need time.
I just need time to work, time
to figure things out,
Tell people how much I really do
for them.
How important you are?
Yes.
Come here, dork.
I need to show you something.
You remember this christmas?
Yeah, yeah, I remember.
Not this photo.
Take a good look.
Hey you.
Isn't it time a certain someone
goes to bed?
Huh?
What about opening presents?
Oh, honey, we need to wait
until morning.
Okay.
All right, bud.
We barely had anything back
then.
If you open all your gifts
tonight,
What are you gonna open
christmas morning?
I don't know.
Hey bud, Christmas isn't about
getting presents.
It's about giving.
Remember that story I told you
about how God gave
His only son, Jesus as a gift to
the world?
Uh-huh.
Well, Christmas is about the
gift of love.
Here you go.
Merry Christmas.
Oh...
Thank you, honey.
Like that plane ever did her
any good.
It's the thought that counts.
Besides, you gave everything you
had.
Yeah, well, that was touching.
Thank you, really, thank you for
showing
Me the light. Can I wake up now?
This is just too weird.
You have a lot of good
memories in here.
A lot of good friends.
Samantha.
I'll get you, sam!
Chris, this one might go here.
Hey Sam, what about this one?
See if it will fit.
I have one that might.
There's a piece.
Hurry up, kids.
Okay.
Jim, we've got to hurry.
We're gonna be late.
Why do we have to be sheep?
Why can't we be people?
All in good time.
I was a camel when I was your
age.
But nobody cares about the
sheep.
Why don't you think people
care about the sheep?
We don't even have lines.
We just stand there.
Sometimes being the little guy
Is just as important.
Jesus was in the spotlight
when he was born.
Yeah, Sam, but when he grew up,
He was always around regular
people.
The people were like his flock
of sheep,
And he was their shepherd.
I guess being a sheep isn't so
bad.
Nope.
Don't ever feel bad about having
a small part in
Something wonderful.
Being a sheep is cool.
They're gonna get started
without us.
We better go.
All right, let's go.
Okay kids, I want you to go
right in, okay?
Go, go, go, go, go!
Oh my gosh, you look so cute.
Come on, come on!
So much for not being the
center of attention.
You didn't care about being
the center of attention then.
Why is it so important now?
I've earned it.
That's important to you, isn't
it?
No such thing as a free lunch.
You don't believe in a helping
hand?
Handouts? People need to earn
their keep. I did.
I think you're confusing a
handout with a hand up.
Really Karen, I can get that.
No, I've got it. Honest.
Are you sure this is okay?
Diane, you're family.
I never thought I would be
divorced,
Let alone without a place to
live.
Well, besides I could use the
help.
What with the kids and the youth
shelter
And Jim's work, I barely have
time for myself.
Well, I'm more than happy to
do anything you want.
Oh, could you take this in?
Yeah.
Thank you.
Are you really going to live
with us?
You don't mind, do you?
No. You can live here forever.
See? It's not a problem.
Come on, Diane. I'll show you
your room.
Okay.
Chris, honey, don't wear her out
On her first day.
You can put them there.
How is that? Perfect!
You ready to have me hanging
around here?
Of course! It's gonna be
great.
What about when the baby comes?
You're probably gonna want he or
she to yourself.
No, I'll share.
Besides he wont be able to play
Until he gets older.
He? Is there something I don't
know?
Wishful thinking, huh?
Well, I guess I just say he,
But I'll be okay about with
either.
Diane, why don't you have any
kids?
I mean, seems like you love
them.
Oh honey, I do love kids.
It's kind of hard to explain.
When I was married, we really
wanted a baby.
I believe children are a gift
from God.
Unfortunately, we weren't able
to have any.
Well, if you really wanted them,
Why didn't God just give you
one?
God can bring children into
our lives in all
Sorts of ways, and sometimes
they may not be
Our own, but we can love them
all just the same.
So to answer your question,
maybe he will.
Well, he brought you here.
So maybe I can kind of be your
kid.
If you want.
I'm sure mom and dad won't mind
sharing.
I would love that. Thank you.
Well, I'd better get going and
help your mom.
Okay.
I'll be down in a few.
Diane.
Those were good times.
She lost everything in that
divorce.
Mom and dad helped her get back
on her feet.
That's different. She was like
family.
Besides, it's not like we just
were
Handing out money. She helped
out.
Because you'd never stand for
that.
Just in time. Did you wash
your hands?
Yep.
Can I help?
As long as you leave some for
the church tonight.
Linda, why are girls so
complicated?
Girls, huh?
I was just wondering.
Well, in general, girls can be
complicated.
Sometimes they get more
complicated
As we grow older. Does that make
sense?
Not really.
I just wish she would make up
her mind.
I mean, she wants to be around
all the time,
But she acts weird too.
She?
Well, yeah.
You know, girls in general.
Well honey, that usually means
she likes you.
Really? Weird.
Life can be weird.
But young love is wonderful.
How is this? Just enough
sprinkles?
Perfect.
Can I have one?
Sure. Then we need to get a
jump
On that homework. Deal?
Deal.
[KNOCK AT DOOR]
Good night, mom. Good night,
dad.
Good night, sweetie.
Good night, bud.
Chris is growing up so fast.
Uh-huh.
Honey, what do you think about
the
Colors for the nursery?
Yeah.
You know colors can affect the
baby's mood.
Maybe we should change the trim.
Sure.
Jim, have you heard anything
I've said?
Yeah. It sounds fine.
Sweetheart, is everything okay?
Yeah, I'm just crunching some
numbers.
For tomorrow?
Uh-huh. I gotta figure out
these christmas bonuses.
Is it really that bad?
I thought things were picking
up?
Yeah, it's been a tough year.
What are we going to do?
I don't know, I guess we just
have to kind of move
Some of these things around to
cover it.
Honey, are you sure about that?
Yeah, it's important. God has
blessed us so much.
Sometimes he challenges us a
little bit, and we just
Gotta work our way through it.
Plus, our employees have worked
so hard this year,
And they deserve it.
You're right, we have more
exciting things to worry about,
Like this little miracle
right here who is
Anxiously waiting to join us for
the holidays.
Did you feel that?
You remember when I was pregnant
with chris?
Yeah.
How nervous we were?
And now I'm just trying to
figure out colors
For the nursery.
We have so much to be thankful
for.
I mean, so much has changed.
And for the record, the color is
perfect.
Especially that one right there.
That one?
I was thinking this, maybe with
this for the trim.
It's a little dark.
Merry Christmas.
Hey. How are you doing?
Good, good, good, Merry
Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you.
Looks like your present's due
any day.
It also looks like I picked up
another kid on the way.
They're inseparable.
We might as well have had twins.
Don't give up hope, it can
still happen.
I'm glad you decided to have the
party, Jim.
I think people needed it.
You know, it's been a rough
year, but I think
We're going to survive.
It's good for everybody's
morale.
We'll rally the troops and hit
the ground running.
Yeah.
Hey.
Hey, bud.
Chris, are you ready to play
Santa?
Go spread the love.
Okay.
Merry Christmas.
Jim? You can't afford to do
this.
Bill, I can't afford not to.
You've earned it. You all have.
Thanks.
He could have skipped bonuses
that year.
The economy was bad, people
would understand, right?
You're impossible.
I got it.
I think we're ready.
Sarah, you want to help Jim put
the star on the tree?
Yes, please.
Do you want to?
Ready?
One, two, three!
[APPLAUSE]
Yeah, good job.
Merry Christmas!
Hey, guys, let's all go get
cookies and hot cocoa,
And when we're done, we'll open
presents from the taylors.
A lot of these kids are my age.
I can't imagine being without my
family,
Especially at Christmas.
Sam, you know, you're
absolutely right.
This is not an easy life.
People like Karen and Jim and
you and Chris
Make it a lot better.
What about the rest of the year?
I think you've got a volunteer
here.
Oh, Karen, we've got to get
you off your feet.
I'm fine, I'm fine.
Sit down.
Oh, thank you, Chris.
Hey, what's up, Chris?
What's up Jeremy?
Hey, maybe next time I come
over, we can play that
Race car game we got you.
You got me that race car game?
Oh, can I play, too?
Jim, I think we gotta go like
now.
Now?
Yeah!
Sam, Chris, let's go! Go go
go!
Diane, would you mind coming
with us?
Of course. I'll get the car!
Okay.
I made this for you.
Thank you, sarah, I'll put
this on our christmas tree.
You and Jeremy played video
games every
Week for years.
Such a waste of time.
You guys had fun.
I don't even understand how we
could give them
Gifts that year or buy them a
tree.
It's not like life was easy for
us either.
Pretty tough with this big
house and loving parents
And meals, not living in fear.
It doesn't matter if you're
having a good year or a bad
Year, you still have to give.
That ornament was all she could
give, and you took it.
So why shouldn't you give all
you possibly can?
All right, you made your point.
Yahoo, family fun, being nice.
Get real, Grace.
I'll tell you what, when I wake
up from all of this
Tomorrow, how about I go sponsor
one of those kids
In the depressing tv
commercials?
First, we both know that's
never going to happen.
And second, that wasn't my
point.
Pay attention, it's just about
to get good.
How long is this going to take?
Aren't you excited it have a
little baby
Brother or sister?
Brother.
No, sister.
Jim, what is it?
It's a girl.
Congratulations!
Yes!
Are you ready, bud?
Let's go see your baby sister.
Yay!
Ready to hold your baby sister?
Shhhhh...
[BABY SNEEZES]
Bless you.
Sit down.
I'm glad that you're finally
here.
I thought maybe that you'd be my
little brother, but
That's okay because I love
having a little sister, too.
You'll see, I have so many
things to show you.
Wait until you see my best
friend Sam, she's the best.
Well, I mean, next to you of
course.
Just remember, if you ever need
anything at all,
I'll be here for you.
I don't remember saying that.
Are you sure you're not mixing
up the memories?
I'm not done.
Well, you're wasting your
time, Grace.
The past is in the past, grow
up.
I'm sorry.
You wouldn't understand.
Life is...
Complicated. People change.
I wish you hadn't.
You remember the night of the
winter formal?
Yeah, sure.
My senior year, if I remember.
The better question is who
remembers you?
Christopher, look at you,
you're so handsome.
Thank you.
Don't start crying, you're
going to scare him off.
All right, there she is.
Hi, sweety.
Oh, how beautiful.
This corsage.
A corsage! It's gorgeous.
Oh, you two look so fantastic!
This is so great! Oh, my gosh.
Okay, that's enough.
Okay.
Be safe, home by midnight.
Yes, sir.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, just go have
fun.
Enough, enough, go have fun, go,
go, go.
Good night.
Be safe, drive safe, love you.
Love you. Bye!
Don't worry, she's in good
hands.
I'm warning you, I can't dance.
Whatever, I've seen you dance
before.
So where are we going to dinner
tonight?
Is that sean?
What is he doing out there?
He's going to freeze to death.
Sean?
Hey, Chris.
Hey, can we give you a ride?
No, no, that's cool.
Besides, it looks like you're
Going somewhere anyway.
No, it's not a problem. Come
on, get in.
Thanks, thanks anyway.
You guys enjoy yourselves at the
dance.
Sean.
You don't have to do that.
No, here, take this.
Thanks, bro.
Yeah, it's freezing out here.
You'd do the same for me.
I think you just made his day.
It's not a big deal. I just
hope it helps.
It was just a coat, no big deal.
Your generosity reminded sean
that people do care.
I'm not generous, don't say
that.
Do you understand that our
actions, good and bad,
Are the result of how people
treat us?
You were able to take the
lessons that mom
And dad taught us and pay it
forward.
Because you gave sean that coat,
he was able to pay it
Forward by doing chores for his
elderly neighbor.
It's cause and effect, Chris.
Good equals good, and good can
make up for bad.
Cause and effect?
Grace, I don't think I can take
much more of this.
One more photo, last one.
Kids, let's go!
We still need to get the tree
for the youth shelter.
And we need to get to the
church.
That, too. Honey?
Chris, why aren't you dressed?
I don't feel like it.
Well, you'll feel like it when
we get to the shelter
And fix the tree.
Dad, I'm not going.
Chris, this isn't up for
discussion.
Jim, he's been so busy lately.
Maybe a little down time would
be good for him.
No, what he needs to do is get
upstairs, get
Changed, and help us pack the
car.
Oh...
I'm not done talking!
It's not that big of a deal!
Christopher?
I'm just tired.
Okay, I'll go later.
Son, we have an obligation to
the community, all right?
And someday, that obligation is
going to be yours.
I just want to stay home, is
that so bad?
[KNOCKING AT THE DOOR]
Merry Christmas, Mrs. Taylor.
These are from my parents.
Thank you, Sam.
Sam, are you coming with us?
Sorry, Grace, I'm going to
hang out with Chris tonight.
If he's not going, I'm not
going.
No, no, no, you gotta go.
We're going to have fun
without you.
I got that movie that you
wanted to see.
Chris, you can stay home
tonight, but remember the
Decisions you make can impact
the lives around you.
Okay. Bye, mom.
Oh, you got more, I don't know
what happ...
What's that?
You're so stupid.
You want that piece?
No, stop it!
You stop! If you make me spill
this popcorn...
No, stop! Okay, okay, truce.
You got a little tear going on
there.
[DOORBELL RINGS]
I'm watching you.
Uh-huh.
Stop wasting all of my popcorn.
Mr. Taylor?
Yeah?
Can I come in?
Yeah, sure, come on in.
Mr. Taylor, I'm sorry to
inform you...
it was a beautiful service.
Chris, you're not alone.
I just lost my whole family,
everything.
How am I not alone?
Trust in God... That he's with
you...
That your mom and dad and Grace
will always
Be on your side.
And where was god the night
the drunk
Driver hit them? Tell me that.
There are so many things that
we don't understand.
You know, everyone says that
it's a miracle the
Other driver survived.
If it really was a miracle, my
family
Would still be alive.
I should have been in the car
with you that day.
If I had gone, things would be
so different.
That was the worst day of my
life.
There was nothing you could do
about it.
It was God's plan.
What, to ruin my life?!
What loving God would do that,
huh?
You had so much love and
people comforting you that day,
But you chose to look
at the darkness.
Where are the rest of the
photos?
They didn't turn out so well.
Well, we're done here!
Just go see Linda, I'm sure she
wants to see you.
You're asking for it.
Relax, they can't see us. Just
pay attention.
And sign here. And here.
I don't think you've thought
this through.
Sure, I have. I just want
what's mine.
Chris, you don't know anything
about Century Air
or how it run the company.
Bill has been doing a fantastic
job.
Well, I have time to learn.
He's a legal adult, diane.
What about college? You had
such big plans.
Things change.
Best of luck, Chris.
Chris, I just want you to slow
down.
As your guardian...
Diane, please, I don't need
your help anymore.
When you get home, just leave
the keys on the counter.
Why would I do that?
Because I don't need you
anymore.
I want you out of my house,
today.
Chris.
I need to see everybody
in the board room now.
Everything okay?
See you in the board room.
Good morning.
Terry.
Pass those down. Thank you.
My father built this company
from the ground up.
I credit the success of this
company to his honesty,
Integrity, and work ethic second
to none.
When he passed away, it was
expected that some
Adjustments would be made,
primarily Bill Watson
Taking over as CEO and
president.
However, over the last 18
months, I have had time to
Think things through, and now
that I'm in a position
To do so, I'm going to step into
my father's shoes and
Take over what rightfully
belongs to me.
Chris, your father was a good
man, he was one of my
Best friends, but in terms of
running this company,
He would want me...
Century air rightfully became
mine when I turned 18.
Don't act surprised, Bill, it
was only a matter
Of time before I stepped up.
Everyone relax.
Everybody calm down.
Please flip to page 2, if you
will, it explains everything.
Bill will be returning to vice
president,
and I will take the title of
CEO and president.
We need to chat right now.
Just keep reading, thank you.
Bill?
Listen, Chris, we understand
that your dad
Left the company to you, but you
can't just step into
Something you know nothing
about.
I will learn. I've been
learning all my life,
My dad was a great businessman.
Yes, and we just got the
company back on
Track after his death.
If we change things up now, we
risk losing clients.
Things have changed.
I know you're in a lot of pain.
So am I, Jim was my best friend.
I was with him step-by-step as
he built this company up.
Now, he and I were a team, and I
know he wanted
You to be part of...
Don't tell me about my pain,
and don't tell me
About being a team player.
This is my game, my rules.
No one's denying your right to
this, okay?
So let me help you transition
into the position.
Let me mentor you.
You can help me by getting
back to work.
Terry? I'm going to need you
to pack everything up.
No, no, this stays with me.
Christmas is about the gift of
love.
Here you go, merry christmas.
Oh, honey.
You're about five minutes away
from walking through the door.
This was this morning. Why
aren't they working?
Chris, they're bending over
backwards
So century air will look good.
They came in two hours early
this morning to make sure
Their work was done.
Oh, well, none of them told me
that.
Knowing you, you'd probably
yell at them
For coming in early.
Okay, so I give them an
extended lunch break
The day after christmas.
Is that what dad would have
done?
That was different.
Everyone respected dad, he took
care of them. That's not me.
Not yet...
But you always have a choice.
Excuse me. Sorry to bother
you.
Yeah?
I just wanted to...
What do you need?
I just had a quick question. I
was wondering if...
Spit it out.
Can I get an advance? I really
need it.
This is a job. No freebies.
No, I know, but I wouldn't be
asking if I
didn't need it, and you know I'm
good for it.
I've been working overtime, I
can pay...
Jeremy, just stop. I'll do it
just this once.
I'll work extra hard.
This is it.
Thank you. And have a Merry
Christmas.
Logan, Jacob, chores before tv.
I'll do them tonight.
You're not doing chores on
Christmas Eve.
It's not like we have anything
else going on tonight.
You remember Logan and Jacob?
Yeah, and Sarah.
Why are they still here?
I figured that they'd be back in
their home by now.
Unfortunately, some things
never change.
Hey, someone's coming.
[KNOCKING AT THE DOOR]
You can't even wait until
after the holidays?
Merry Christmas.
Why did he have to come today
of all days?
Whatcha doing?
Just wondering why some things
have to be
The way they are.
Why?
Oh, it's nothing for you to
worry about.
What is that?
It's an ornament.
I wish I could dance again.
I would love to be in the Nut
Cracker.
The Nut Cracker?
Yeah, the Nut Cracker is a
show that dancers
Perform every Christmas.
It's beautiful, and so special.
I remember when I was your age,
it was the first time
I put on ballet shoes. I felt so
alive.
And then I was in the nut
cracker, and I was a mouse.
A mouse?
Yeah, but you can be anything
you want, an angel
Or a soldier, a clown, and even
a mouse.
I want to dance.
Do you really?
Can i?
Well, yeah, someday I know I'm
going to dance
Again, so maybe you could come
with me and we'd
Do it together.
But Caylee, I want you to
remember something.
What?
I want you to follow your
dreams, whether it's dancing
Or anything you want to do. My
mom gave this to me.
It reminds me of the first time
I danced.
Promise me you'll take special
care of it.
I promise. Thank you.
You're welcome.
I don't get it, they get
plenty of donations.
Did Cathy and Diane run this
place into the ground or what?
Mom and dad were their biggest
supporters.
Century Air kept this place
going.
Can we have until the end of
the month?
Look, I have a house full of
kids here.
Well, we need to keep the power
on. Thank you.
Well, we have power and gas
until the end of the month.
God's providing.
Miracles happen, Cathy, we just
have to keep the faith.
What about samantha, did she
have
Any luck with chris?
What do you think?
She's just bitter because she
had to move
Out after the accident.
Had to?
I didn't need her help, I had
Linda.
It's a big house, she could
have stayed.
Hi, guys, Merry Christmas.
Hi, did you get off work early?
No, I'm just on a break,
wanted to swing by.
Jeremy, hi!
I got this for you.
Thank you so much, you're so
kind.
I wish I had something for
you. We can't.
You have to, it's a gift.
No.
Nope. Sorry, it's yours.
This makes no sense.
There was a fund set up for the
shelter.
They ran out of money. It's
not that complicated.
For a guy who thinks
he knows so much,
You really don't know anything.
Hey, Sam.
Oh, sweetheart, what's up?
I wasted my whole day, that's
what.
I feel like I let everyone down.
Oh, don't say that, honey.
I thought he would help, but
he was so awful.
He's a completely different
person.
Who has her so upset?
He couldn't have cared less
about the kids.
He said that century air only
invested in...
It doesn't matter.
Oh, honey.
People just don't care.
If they lose the house, those
kids can end up
On the streets.
Sam, god knows how to fight
your battles.
Let him.
Uh-huh.
I know.
I just thought I could make a
difference.
I thought there was still some
good in his heart.
Oh, baby. Come here.
Oh, Sam.
I didn't know. I
She tried to tell you.
I...I just didn't... I didn't
see it from her perspective.
I get it.
They're going through hard
times.
So what are you going to do
about it?
I have no control over the
future.
I think you need to see the
future before you say that.
Diane, are you almost finished
here?
Yes. I just have a few things
to finish up.
The floors, the windows.
All I know this place has to
be done by tomorrow.
They're going to be laying
carpet in the morning.
The tenant's going to be here in
the afternoon
With office furniture.
And when you're done here,
apartment 305 needs to be
cleaned. Questions?
No.
Didn't think so.
Cathy!
She deserves better than this.
Times are tough.
This is all she could find.
Have you heard anything about
the kids?
Not much.
Most of them were placed by the
state.
Jacob is in foster care.
Logan he's on his own.
Any news about sara?
She's in and out.
She just keeps running away.
But Jeremy, he's doing great.
He's in classes at the community
college.
He's our one miracle story.
Oh, thank God for Jeremy.
Well, I've got to get back to
work, but let's
Keep in touch please.
Let's do that.
Oh.
Stay positive!
Okay.
They have such big hearts.
This never should have happened.
Like mom always said, our
choices will impact
The lives of others.
Where's Terry? Who hired these
people?
Pacific West Air. How may I
direct your call?
Pacific West Air?
That's our biggest competitor.
What are they doing here?
You're not going to like this.
What's this guy doing in my
office?
It's his office now.
His office?
Are you saying that I sold
Century Air to this guy?
Dad would never stand for this.
I would never stand for this.
You'd be surprised what you
stand for in the future.
At least tell me that I made a
fortune selling the business.
Things change.
And people change.
I changed? What?
Grace, tell me. What?
No way.
No.
Give me a shot. And one for
the girl.
Keep them coming, all right?
Yeah. When you gonna pay your
tab, kid?
This is a joke, right? I'm
good for it, Al.
I've heard that before.
Are you just going to stand
here or are you going to play?
I could play all night.
I like the sound of that.
What happened to me?
After firing Bill, the pressures
of the running the
Company got the best of you.
You cracked.
No, I would never let myself
become that person.
The future is a funny thing.
It doesn't always go the way you
plan.
And that woman... There's no
way I would end up with
Someone... Well, not like her.
Someone like Samantha.
I guess that's what I always
thought.
This isn't Sam's kitchen.
Sure, it is.
Hey, babe.
Where have you been all day?
Working.
And then I met up with some of
the guys at the bar.
It's Christmas.
The kids had to open presents
without you.
That isn't fair to them.
Is this her husband.
Yeah. She married a total
loser.
Whatever.
At least you're here for family
dinner now.
Well, yeah. The game is on
now.
I'll just be in the other room.
Why is she with this guy?
I never would have treated her
like that.
She couldn't wait around for
you.
Besides, you treated her worse
when she came looking
For a donation.
I don't understand.
Why would she choose someone
like him.
God gives us choices.
You made yours.
She made hers.
It's going to get better, right?
Next time I'm not going to be
so easy on you.
You understand?
Yes.
That's yes, sir, to you. Say
it!
Yes, sir.
Learn some respect, boy.
Be a man.
Pick up this mess.
Why would he go back to live
with his parents if
They're so bad to him?
That's his foster dad.
This was the safest place for
him.
[KNOCK AT THE DOOR]
Get your stuff. You're
leaving.
If you sees you here, he's
gonna call the police.
He's not going to do anything.
You hear me?
Let's go.
We've got to get them out of
here!
Both of them!
All we can do it watch.
I told you to stay away from
here!
Like a big man.
You want him? Take him.
You just want him for the money.
He's barely worth it.
That's why no one else will take
him.
You're not going to do anything.
Just try me.
Come on. We're leaving.
Go ahead and take him.
Think anyone cares?
He ain't worth it.
He's going to be okay, right?
He can live with logan?
Logan has been living on the
street for a while.
He'll show jacob the ropes.
They're just kids.
It isn't fair.
Life isn't fair.
You said so yourself.
Is that Sarah?
Ah, this isn't happening.
I made this for you.
Thank you, Sarah.
I'll put this on our christmas
tree.
I want you to follow your
dreams whether it's dancing
Or anything you want to do.
Gotta play the cards you're
dealt, right?
No, no, no Sarah.
This isn't happening.
I gotta... I gotta do something.
What are you going to do?
You're at the bar getting drunk
with one of
Your girlfriends.
Why are you showing me all this?
You drag me through my darkest
moments.
You show me what people really
think about me.
Just go away.
I never wanted any of this.
I also showed you love and hope.
And maybe you didn't want this,
but you do need this.
Just leave me alone!
Good!
Finally!
I don't need you!
I don't need anyone.
Hey.
Hey! Hey, are you okay?
Are you okay?
Oh, jeremy.
Oh, my god. Oh, my god.
It's gonna be okay, buddy.
It's gonna be okay.
Help! Help!
Hang in there.
Help anyone!
Be strong, buddy.
It's gonna be okay.
I promise it's going to be okay.
No, no, no.
No, no, no!
Why?!
He didn't deserve this!
Why are you taking away everyone
that ever meant
Anything to me?
Why... Why am I so alone?
You understand that our
actions, good and bad, are
The result of people treat us?
It's cause and effect, chris.
Chris, you know these kids
have a bright future
Ahead of them.
If they can only find someone
who believes in them.
That ornament was all she
could give and you took it,
So why shouldn't you give all
you possibly can?
I know you're in a lot of pain.
So am i.
Jim was my best friend.
The decisions you make can
impact the lives around you.
You remember that story I told
you about how God gave
His only son Jesus as a gift to
the world?
Well, Christmas is about the
gift of love.
God never abandoned you.
Not then.
Not now.
Not ever.
Where is God now?
Where was He when Jeremy and
Sarah were... where was He
the night that you and mom and
dad...
Always look for the good.
Even our darkest times offer
redemption.
Even for you.
How?
Through forgiveness.
And love.
That's what Jesus taught us,
chris.
You've always known that.
I guess somewhere... Somewhere
along the way I
Just gave up.
Always look for the good.
It's there.
Grace, thank you.
You better wake up. It's
Christmas.
It's Christmas.
It's Christmas!
Wow. It's amazing.
Thank you.
[KNOCKS ON DOOR]
Hi.
Chris?
Diane, I know what you are
thinking.
Oh, I don't know about that.
I have something that I need
to say.
I'm sure that whatever this is
about can wait.
No. It can't. It can't.
Diane, I'm sorry.
For everything.
You were right. I was just a
kid.
I should never have been so
awful to you.
You were my mom's best friend.
You're the closest thing left I
have to her.
Are you feeling okay?
No. I mean, yes. Yes.
I just want you to move back
into the house.
But I've got a house.
I know.
Here. Take this.
You're always welcome at the
Taylor home.
Your family.
Okay.
Thank you. Thank you for
always being there.
Merry Christmas.
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
Bill? Bill, open up!
[KNOCKING]
Hey. Merry Christmas.
Chris.
I...When I invited you over for
Christmas it was before
You fired me.
Oh, that. Right. Right.
Look, I'm sorry that I didn't
call, but I need your help.
I gave all my reports to tony.
I'm sure he can answer questions
you have.
No. No. It's about the
eternity group.
I'm afraid we're going to lose
the deal.
Chris, I'm sorry but you
should have thought
Things through.
That's the problem.
I never thought anything
through.
Bill, you've got your job back.
It was never my place to take it
away from you,
Especially not on Christmas Eve.
I appreciate the offer chris,
but after you let me
Go I called pacific west.
They've been after me for years.
No, no, no. You can't. Not
them.
I have a meeting next week.
No, Bill. I will pay whatever
your paying you. Double.
You should be the ceo of this
company, not me.
You're the backbone of this
company.
I'm just the legal name that
owns it.
Bill, I'm begging you.
Chris... All right.
I'll give trinity a call
tomorrow.
In the meantime you did say
today was a
Day off though, right?
Yes. Yeah. No, thank you.
If I could wrap up injure job
and stick it under
A tree. I would.
A tree. I... I gotta go get a
tree.
There's your christmas miracle.
This is the worst Christmas
ever.
Logan, how can you say that?
We have a roof over our head.
Food to eat.
Great friends.
I just... I miss the way it
used to be.
I know. We have a lot of good
memories.
But you know what?
We have a lot more ahead of us.
Lord, thank you for keeping us
safe on this day as we
Celebrate the birth of your son.
Mostly thank you for the gift of
love.
[CAR HORN HONKS]
Patience. Understanding.
[CAR HORN CONTINUES TO HONK]
it sounds like jingle bells.
What on earth?
Chris! What are you doing
here?
I got the biggest one I could
find.
I mean, most everything was gone
but I did the
Best I could do.
What is going on?
Oh, Samantha came by the
office yesterday, and I was
So busy that... well, she said
you needed a tree and I
Would have come by last night
but it's a long story.
Oh. Well, do you want to come
in?
Yeah. That would be great.
Ah, there we go.
Hey, guys.
Look, Cathy, I know I've been
pretty bad about
Keeping in touch and helping
out, but I just want to make
Sure that you guys have
everything you need.
All of you. Here.
We're not going to lose the
house!
I just want to make sure you
guys get whatever you want.
Whatever you guys need.
Can we get a puppy?
You want a puppy?
Videos games!
Video games? Sure!
A doll house?
We'll get you a big doll house.
Dance lessons.
You want dance lessons?
You're still dancing.
Okay, great. Yeah, of course.
Logan, are you still playing
baseball?
I'm going to take you to a game.
What has gotten into you?
The Christmas spirit, I guess.
You guys want to decorate this
tree?
[TOGETHER] Yeah!
You want to do the star on the
top? Okay.
And this one is from Grandma
Tippin.
Aw, thank you.
Okay. Let me guess.
Scarf and hat.
Ready? Ooh!
I was right. Oh, I love it.
[CELL PHONE BUZZES]
It's christmas morning.
Dad. It's the shelter.
Hello?
Sam. Get here as soon as you
can.
Wait. Cathy, calm down.
What?
Chris showed up. I can't
explain. Just hurry.
I'm on my way.
Oh, I can't believe him!
Honey, what's wrong?
Chris is at the shelter.
He's... he's going to ruin their
Christmas.
You want us to go with you.
No. It's fine.
Why would he do this?
Sam, be careful.
I'm going to call Jeremy.
Sam, just keep cool.
Let's figure out what's going on
here first, okay?
Christopher Michael Taylor,
what are you...
See. I told you.
So good to see you guys.
Jeremy, this weekend we're going
to hang out, all right?
Just like we used to.
Whatever you say.
Sam, I'm sorry.
I was so awful to you.
I'm sorry I let you down
yesterday and
All the times before.
I just want things to be like
they used to be, like
They should be.
Of course.
But why now?
Yesterday you were so angry.
I know.
I was so... I was.
I was so angry at everyone but
specially at myself.
You've always been there for me
even when I've
Pushed you away.
And I would never miss an
opportunity to open presents
Or watch a game on tv instead of
having dinner with you.
Chris, I think you've lost it.
No.
No. I've found it.
Life is worth living.
I can't spend the rest of it
angry.
I want to believe my prayers
have been answered.
Believe it.
Merry Christmas.
[APPLAUSE]
Excuse me, mister.
Hi.
What's that?
A feather.
It's god's grace.
That's what it is.
Christmas is my favorite time of
year.
I wish my big brother Chris felt
that way.
See, he and I go way back.
Well, I guess if you consider
ten years way back.
He's been a pretty good big
brother until lately.
You could say he kind of has an
attitude problem,
Especially around Christmas.
And that's where I come in.
No. You can't have more time,
Bill.
Look, this is business.
I don't go into work every
morning to have fun.
Well, if you can't do the job
right,
Then I will find someone who
will.
I'm tired of hearing about this,
Bill.
Look, I gotta go.
I want the proposal on my desk
By the time I get to work.
Hey!
Hey, what is this? My yard is
trashed.
I want this taken care of by the
time I get home
Or you're out of a job.
My big shot brother thinks he
has life
Figured out, but he's got a lot
to learn.
I might be his little sister,
But I've got some big plans for
him.
This is gonna be the year that
he learns
The true meaning of Christmas.
Looks like I might have found
the problem.
Really? That's great.
I'll see if we can get you
there on time.
Start it up.
Thank you so much.
It's jeremy, right?
Uh-huh.
You have no idea how much
you've helped me today.
Of course.
Please.
I can't take it.
Are you sure?
I'm sure, yeah.
You're a godsend.
Again, thank you.
You're very welcome. Have a
good day.
You too.
Hi, Chris. Nice to see you...
Fill it with premium.
Yeah.
You got any plans for
christmas or...
No. No one can go home early,
Bill.
[BELL RINGING]
Hey! Do you mind?
Last time I checked, Bill,
Christmas Eve isn't a holiday.
Hey, hey, hey, watch the paint
job!
$20 regular.
All right.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
God bless you, sir.
I will see you when I get into
the office.
No, I will see you there.
Hey chris, we should get
together
Just like we used to.
You have some messages.
And that's the file for the
trinity group.
How is the prep coming for
the 1:00 o'clock meeting?
About that... They're
coming in at 10:00.
What? I told them 1:00.
I'm sorry but they had
obligations this afternoon.
Hold all my calls.
Chris, there's one more thing.
Terri, you're killing me.
I need everyone in the board
room by 9:45.
But samantha tipton is...
No more interruptions!
I take it this is a bad time?
Is there ever a good time?
Look, I know you're busy.
Very.
So I'll be brief.
The youth shelter has lost a lot
of their funding.
People aren't giving anymore.
We're looking at foreclosure.
We could lose the home.
And?
And?!
What do you want me to do
about it?
Chris, come on.
You know these kids don't have
anything.
I'm just looking for a little
help.
We can't even afford to put up
a Christmas tree this year.
That's not my problem.
Do you think this is easy for
me?
Crawling in here and begging for
a handout?
You're our last hope.
Look, I only invest in
opportunities that present
a potential return.
Chris, you know these kids
have a bright future
Ahead of them if they
can only find someone
who believes in them.
And that is a huge return.
Have a nice day, sam.
This isn't your best sales
report, Bill.
It's all in there, Chris.
I've seen better.
Well, you can look at it
again after the holidays.
You'll have plenty of time to
finish it after the meeting.
There's no rush to get this
done.
But I want it done and I want
it done right.
Take some pride in your work.
David, you remember Chris as
well as Bill.
Thanks, Terri.
Good to see you. How are you?
Good, thanks.
Well, look at you.
You're really running this place
now, huh?
Uh-huh.
And I am excited to let you
know that we now ship it
better, faster and cheaper.
We now beat the competition
by at least 25%.
And it's no secret in the
industry that you've
Landed one of the largest
government contracts in the
state.
You've been doing your homework.
So you can save me some money?
Millions. Take a look at page 3
here.
We can go over some of the
details.
Chris, bill's already sent me
the info on you.
I get it.
Hey, Trinity Group has been
using Century Air
For how long now? 20, 25 years?
Which is exactly why I'd like
to go over some of the details
with you.
When your dad started this
company,
I was one of his first
customers.
Jim's always treated us like
family.
We've always appreciated it.
You got my business.
I don't mean to dance.
I promise you will not be
disappointed.
I'll have terri grab the
contracts.
You've got my handshake.
We can rap this up after
Christmas.
Well, you're here today.
Why don't with just sign now.
I'm sure everyone's eager to
get home.
They don't mind.
We're a family company, Chris.
Family comes first.
I mean, it's a lot that I came
down here today.
Tell nancy I said hi.
Will do.
I'd like a word with you.
Sure.
Everyone hang tight. I'll be
right back.
Just got a couple of these
beauties in last week.
I see you still have your
dad's car.
Yeah.
Did you know that my father was
friends with your grandfather?
No, no, I only met him twice
When I was a little kid.
We go way back with the
Taylor family.
Been friends for years.
That's great.
Then you know how problematic
it can get
When you mix business with
friends.
I've been getting a lot of calls
from
Pacific West Air.
They've wanted my business for
years.
Pacific West? Really?
Yeah. They're setting up shop
in the states.
Not certain I like the way they
do business.
They work their people too hard.
Yeah, that's too bad.
I'm expecting a proposal from
them
the day after Christmas.
We shook on it.
You said we had your business.
And if they don't make me a
better offer,
I'll sign the contract with you.
Everything good?
No. Not good.
How dare you give them those
quotes without my approval?
Chris, I've handled trinity
for years.
I was just trying to
troubleshoot any
potential issues.
He's expecting a bid from
pacific west in two days.
If he gets a better deal, he
walks.
He's bluffing. I know david.
I'll call him after Christmas.
It will be fine.
I need to guarantee they sign
on the dotted line.
Until then I want everyone
working on a more defined
proposal.
Chris, just hold on.
We have all been working day
and night on this thing.
It's a done deal.
Why don't we just give everybody
the day off and
Go be with their families.
I know this is a hard time of
year for you.
You and I can wrap this up by
1:00 o'clock.
You're more than welcome to come
over.
Do you want time off, Bill?
Am I working you too hard?
Everybody's been working hard.
Are you committed to this job?
Yes. I'm also committed to my
family.
Whatever. You're fired.
Now you have all the family time
in the world, Bill.
My gift to you.
Have yourself a merry little
Christmas.
And if anyone else cares to join
Bill and take the
Day off, make sure to pack up
your things while you're at it.
So would you like to set up a
time to meet again.
Yeah, I'll get back to you. I
gotta go.
If it's easier, I can bring
the papers to you.
You know your dad left some
pretty big shoes for you to
fill.
Uh-huh.
And if you look at the company's
growth and what
I've done, it's obvious I've
excelled at the job.
Ask yourself would he be proud?
Merry Christmas, Chris.
Some packages came for you.
They're in the den.
You're not even gonna open your
cards?
Christopher Taylor, your parents
raised you better than that.
Your dinner's in the oven.
Thank you, Linda.
[TV TURNS ON]
Hello?
Linda? Is that you?
I called the police!
They're gonna be here any
second!
[TELEVISION]...Not even a mouse.
[TELEVISION]...Stockings were
hung by the chimney with care
[TELEVISION]...In hopes that st.
Nicolas soon would be there.
[TELEVISION]...The children were
nestled all snug in their beds
[TELEVISION]...While visions of
sugarplums
[TELEVISION]...danced through
their heads
[TELEVISION]...And...
Hi Chris.
Come on, Chris.
Don't tell me you're afraid of
little old me.
No, no, no.
Okay, this isn't happening.
This is not happening.
It's happening all right.
16 hour days for the last
three months
Is finally catching up to you.
You're not crazy.
You're just getting water all
over the place.
Chris, it's me, grace. Your
sister.
Please, this is serious.
We've got work to do.
What are you talking about?
Are you here to warn me about
the trinity deal?
You are, aren't you? They're
gonna sign, right?
Bill didn't blow it for me?
Chris, we've got bigger
problems.
Actually, you've got bigger
problems.
You've been given so many
chances to get things
right and you keep blowing them.
It's like you go out of your way
to do the wrong thing.
What chances?
Tell me one time I've caught a
break.
I've gotten the short end of the
stick my whole life.
If anyone knows that, it's you.
I'm here to save you.
From what?
From you, silly.
I don't need to be saved. I
just need time.
I just need time to work, time
to figure things out,
Tell people how much I really do
for them.
How important you are?
Yes.
Come here, dork.
I need to show you something.
You remember this christmas?
Yeah, yeah, I remember.
Not this photo.
Take a good look.
Hey you.
Isn't it time a certain someone
goes to bed?
Huh?
What about opening presents?
Oh, honey, we need to wait
until morning.
Okay.
All right, bud.
We barely had anything back
then.
If you open all your gifts
tonight,
What are you gonna open
christmas morning?
I don't know.
Hey bud, Christmas isn't about
getting presents.
It's about giving.
Remember that story I told you
about how God gave
His only son, Jesus as a gift to
the world?
Uh-huh.
Well, Christmas is about the
gift of love.
Here you go.
Merry Christmas.
Oh...
Thank you, honey.
Like that plane ever did her
any good.
It's the thought that counts.
Besides, you gave everything you
had.
Yeah, well, that was touching.
Thank you, really, thank you for
showing
Me the light. Can I wake up now?
This is just too weird.
You have a lot of good
memories in here.
A lot of good friends.
Samantha.
I'll get you, sam!
Chris, this one might go here.
Hey Sam, what about this one?
See if it will fit.
I have one that might.
There's a piece.
Hurry up, kids.
Okay.
Jim, we've got to hurry.
We're gonna be late.
Why do we have to be sheep?
Why can't we be people?
All in good time.
I was a camel when I was your
age.
But nobody cares about the
sheep.
Why don't you think people
care about the sheep?
We don't even have lines.
We just stand there.
Sometimes being the little guy
Is just as important.
Jesus was in the spotlight
when he was born.
Yeah, Sam, but when he grew up,
He was always around regular
people.
The people were like his flock
of sheep,
And he was their shepherd.
I guess being a sheep isn't so
bad.
Nope.
Don't ever feel bad about having
a small part in
Something wonderful.
Being a sheep is cool.
They're gonna get started
without us.
We better go.
All right, let's go.
Okay kids, I want you to go
right in, okay?
Go, go, go, go, go!
Oh my gosh, you look so cute.
Come on, come on!
So much for not being the
center of attention.
You didn't care about being
the center of attention then.
Why is it so important now?
I've earned it.
That's important to you, isn't
it?
No such thing as a free lunch.
You don't believe in a helping
hand?
Handouts? People need to earn
their keep. I did.
I think you're confusing a
handout with a hand up.
Really Karen, I can get that.
No, I've got it. Honest.
Are you sure this is okay?
Diane, you're family.
I never thought I would be
divorced,
Let alone without a place to
live.
Well, besides I could use the
help.
What with the kids and the youth
shelter
And Jim's work, I barely have
time for myself.
Well, I'm more than happy to
do anything you want.
Oh, could you take this in?
Yeah.
Thank you.
Are you really going to live
with us?
You don't mind, do you?
No. You can live here forever.
See? It's not a problem.
Come on, Diane. I'll show you
your room.
Okay.
Chris, honey, don't wear her out
On her first day.
You can put them there.
How is that? Perfect!
You ready to have me hanging
around here?
Of course! It's gonna be
great.
What about when the baby comes?
You're probably gonna want he or
she to yourself.
No, I'll share.
Besides he wont be able to play
Until he gets older.
He? Is there something I don't
know?
Wishful thinking, huh?
Well, I guess I just say he,
But I'll be okay about with
either.
Diane, why don't you have any
kids?
I mean, seems like you love
them.
Oh honey, I do love kids.
It's kind of hard to explain.
When I was married, we really
wanted a baby.
I believe children are a gift
from God.
Unfortunately, we weren't able
to have any.
Well, if you really wanted them,
Why didn't God just give you
one?
God can bring children into
our lives in all
Sorts of ways, and sometimes
they may not be
Our own, but we can love them
all just the same.
So to answer your question,
maybe he will.
Well, he brought you here.
So maybe I can kind of be your
kid.
If you want.
I'm sure mom and dad won't mind
sharing.
I would love that. Thank you.
Well, I'd better get going and
help your mom.
Okay.
I'll be down in a few.
Diane.
Those were good times.
She lost everything in that
divorce.
Mom and dad helped her get back
on her feet.
That's different. She was like
family.
Besides, it's not like we just
were
Handing out money. She helped
out.
Because you'd never stand for
that.
Just in time. Did you wash
your hands?
Yep.
Can I help?
As long as you leave some for
the church tonight.
Linda, why are girls so
complicated?
Girls, huh?
I was just wondering.
Well, in general, girls can be
complicated.
Sometimes they get more
complicated
As we grow older. Does that make
sense?
Not really.
I just wish she would make up
her mind.
I mean, she wants to be around
all the time,
But she acts weird too.
She?
Well, yeah.
You know, girls in general.
Well honey, that usually means
she likes you.
Really? Weird.
Life can be weird.
But young love is wonderful.
How is this? Just enough
sprinkles?
Perfect.
Can I have one?
Sure. Then we need to get a
jump
On that homework. Deal?
Deal.
[KNOCK AT DOOR]
Good night, mom. Good night,
dad.
Good night, sweetie.
Good night, bud.
Chris is growing up so fast.
Uh-huh.
Honey, what do you think about
the
Colors for the nursery?
Yeah.
You know colors can affect the
baby's mood.
Maybe we should change the trim.
Sure.
Jim, have you heard anything
I've said?
Yeah. It sounds fine.
Sweetheart, is everything okay?
Yeah, I'm just crunching some
numbers.
For tomorrow?
Uh-huh. I gotta figure out
these christmas bonuses.
Is it really that bad?
I thought things were picking
up?
Yeah, it's been a tough year.
What are we going to do?
I don't know, I guess we just
have to kind of move
Some of these things around to
cover it.
Honey, are you sure about that?
Yeah, it's important. God has
blessed us so much.
Sometimes he challenges us a
little bit, and we just
Gotta work our way through it.
Plus, our employees have worked
so hard this year,
And they deserve it.
You're right, we have more
exciting things to worry about,
Like this little miracle
right here who is
Anxiously waiting to join us for
the holidays.
Did you feel that?
You remember when I was pregnant
with chris?
Yeah.
How nervous we were?
And now I'm just trying to
figure out colors
For the nursery.
We have so much to be thankful
for.
I mean, so much has changed.
And for the record, the color is
perfect.
Especially that one right there.
That one?
I was thinking this, maybe with
this for the trim.
It's a little dark.
Merry Christmas.
Hey. How are you doing?
Good, good, good, Merry
Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you.
Looks like your present's due
any day.
It also looks like I picked up
another kid on the way.
They're inseparable.
We might as well have had twins.
Don't give up hope, it can
still happen.
I'm glad you decided to have the
party, Jim.
I think people needed it.
You know, it's been a rough
year, but I think
We're going to survive.
It's good for everybody's
morale.
We'll rally the troops and hit
the ground running.
Yeah.
Hey.
Hey, bud.
Chris, are you ready to play
Santa?
Go spread the love.
Okay.
Merry Christmas.
Jim? You can't afford to do
this.
Bill, I can't afford not to.
You've earned it. You all have.
Thanks.
He could have skipped bonuses
that year.
The economy was bad, people
would understand, right?
You're impossible.
I got it.
I think we're ready.
Sarah, you want to help Jim put
the star on the tree?
Yes, please.
Do you want to?
Ready?
One, two, three!
[APPLAUSE]
Yeah, good job.
Merry Christmas!
Hey, guys, let's all go get
cookies and hot cocoa,
And when we're done, we'll open
presents from the taylors.
A lot of these kids are my age.
I can't imagine being without my
family,
Especially at Christmas.
Sam, you know, you're
absolutely right.
This is not an easy life.
People like Karen and Jim and
you and Chris
Make it a lot better.
What about the rest of the year?
I think you've got a volunteer
here.
Oh, Karen, we've got to get
you off your feet.
I'm fine, I'm fine.
Sit down.
Oh, thank you, Chris.
Hey, what's up, Chris?
What's up Jeremy?
Hey, maybe next time I come
over, we can play that
Race car game we got you.
You got me that race car game?
Oh, can I play, too?
Jim, I think we gotta go like
now.
Now?
Yeah!
Sam, Chris, let's go! Go go
go!
Diane, would you mind coming
with us?
Of course. I'll get the car!
Okay.
I made this for you.
Thank you, sarah, I'll put
this on our christmas tree.
You and Jeremy played video
games every
Week for years.
Such a waste of time.
You guys had fun.
I don't even understand how we
could give them
Gifts that year or buy them a
tree.
It's not like life was easy for
us either.
Pretty tough with this big
house and loving parents
And meals, not living in fear.
It doesn't matter if you're
having a good year or a bad
Year, you still have to give.
That ornament was all she could
give, and you took it.
So why shouldn't you give all
you possibly can?
All right, you made your point.
Yahoo, family fun, being nice.
Get real, Grace.
I'll tell you what, when I wake
up from all of this
Tomorrow, how about I go sponsor
one of those kids
In the depressing tv
commercials?
First, we both know that's
never going to happen.
And second, that wasn't my
point.
Pay attention, it's just about
to get good.
How long is this going to take?
Aren't you excited it have a
little baby
Brother or sister?
Brother.
No, sister.
Jim, what is it?
It's a girl.
Congratulations!
Yes!
Are you ready, bud?
Let's go see your baby sister.
Yay!
Ready to hold your baby sister?
Shhhhh...
[BABY SNEEZES]
Bless you.
Sit down.
I'm glad that you're finally
here.
I thought maybe that you'd be my
little brother, but
That's okay because I love
having a little sister, too.
You'll see, I have so many
things to show you.
Wait until you see my best
friend Sam, she's the best.
Well, I mean, next to you of
course.
Just remember, if you ever need
anything at all,
I'll be here for you.
I don't remember saying that.
Are you sure you're not mixing
up the memories?
I'm not done.
Well, you're wasting your
time, Grace.
The past is in the past, grow
up.
I'm sorry.
You wouldn't understand.
Life is...
Complicated. People change.
I wish you hadn't.
You remember the night of the
winter formal?
Yeah, sure.
My senior year, if I remember.
The better question is who
remembers you?
Christopher, look at you,
you're so handsome.
Thank you.
Don't start crying, you're
going to scare him off.
All right, there she is.
Hi, sweety.
Oh, how beautiful.
This corsage.
A corsage! It's gorgeous.
Oh, you two look so fantastic!
This is so great! Oh, my gosh.
Okay, that's enough.
Okay.
Be safe, home by midnight.
Yes, sir.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, just go have
fun.
Enough, enough, go have fun, go,
go, go.
Good night.
Be safe, drive safe, love you.
Love you. Bye!
Don't worry, she's in good
hands.
I'm warning you, I can't dance.
Whatever, I've seen you dance
before.
So where are we going to dinner
tonight?
Is that sean?
What is he doing out there?
He's going to freeze to death.
Sean?
Hey, Chris.
Hey, can we give you a ride?
No, no, that's cool.
Besides, it looks like you're
Going somewhere anyway.
No, it's not a problem. Come
on, get in.
Thanks, thanks anyway.
You guys enjoy yourselves at the
dance.
Sean.
You don't have to do that.
No, here, take this.
Thanks, bro.
Yeah, it's freezing out here.
You'd do the same for me.
I think you just made his day.
It's not a big deal. I just
hope it helps.
It was just a coat, no big deal.
Your generosity reminded sean
that people do care.
I'm not generous, don't say
that.
Do you understand that our
actions, good and bad,
Are the result of how people
treat us?
You were able to take the
lessons that mom
And dad taught us and pay it
forward.
Because you gave sean that coat,
he was able to pay it
Forward by doing chores for his
elderly neighbor.
It's cause and effect, Chris.
Good equals good, and good can
make up for bad.
Cause and effect?
Grace, I don't think I can take
much more of this.
One more photo, last one.
Kids, let's go!
We still need to get the tree
for the youth shelter.
And we need to get to the
church.
That, too. Honey?
Chris, why aren't you dressed?
I don't feel like it.
Well, you'll feel like it when
we get to the shelter
And fix the tree.
Dad, I'm not going.
Chris, this isn't up for
discussion.
Jim, he's been so busy lately.
Maybe a little down time would
be good for him.
No, what he needs to do is get
upstairs, get
Changed, and help us pack the
car.
Oh...
I'm not done talking!
It's not that big of a deal!
Christopher?
I'm just tired.
Okay, I'll go later.
Son, we have an obligation to
the community, all right?
And someday, that obligation is
going to be yours.
I just want to stay home, is
that so bad?
[KNOCKING AT THE DOOR]
Merry Christmas, Mrs. Taylor.
These are from my parents.
Thank you, Sam.
Sam, are you coming with us?
Sorry, Grace, I'm going to
hang out with Chris tonight.
If he's not going, I'm not
going.
No, no, no, you gotta go.
We're going to have fun
without you.
I got that movie that you
wanted to see.
Chris, you can stay home
tonight, but remember the
Decisions you make can impact
the lives around you.
Okay. Bye, mom.
Oh, you got more, I don't know
what happ...
What's that?
You're so stupid.
You want that piece?
No, stop it!
You stop! If you make me spill
this popcorn...
No, stop! Okay, okay, truce.
You got a little tear going on
there.
[DOORBELL RINGS]
I'm watching you.
Uh-huh.
Stop wasting all of my popcorn.
Mr. Taylor?
Yeah?
Can I come in?
Yeah, sure, come on in.
Mr. Taylor, I'm sorry to
inform you...
it was a beautiful service.
Chris, you're not alone.
I just lost my whole family,
everything.
How am I not alone?
Trust in God... That he's with
you...
That your mom and dad and Grace
will always
Be on your side.
And where was god the night
the drunk
Driver hit them? Tell me that.
There are so many things that
we don't understand.
You know, everyone says that
it's a miracle the
Other driver survived.
If it really was a miracle, my
family
Would still be alive.
I should have been in the car
with you that day.
If I had gone, things would be
so different.
That was the worst day of my
life.
There was nothing you could do
about it.
It was God's plan.
What, to ruin my life?!
What loving God would do that,
huh?
You had so much love and
people comforting you that day,
But you chose to look
at the darkness.
Where are the rest of the
photos?
They didn't turn out so well.
Well, we're done here!
Just go see Linda, I'm sure she
wants to see you.
You're asking for it.
Relax, they can't see us. Just
pay attention.
And sign here. And here.
I don't think you've thought
this through.
Sure, I have. I just want
what's mine.
Chris, you don't know anything
about Century Air
or how it run the company.
Bill has been doing a fantastic
job.
Well, I have time to learn.
He's a legal adult, diane.
What about college? You had
such big plans.
Things change.
Best of luck, Chris.
Chris, I just want you to slow
down.
As your guardian...
Diane, please, I don't need
your help anymore.
When you get home, just leave
the keys on the counter.
Why would I do that?
Because I don't need you
anymore.
I want you out of my house,
today.
Chris.
I need to see everybody
in the board room now.
Everything okay?
See you in the board room.
Good morning.
Terry.
Pass those down. Thank you.
My father built this company
from the ground up.
I credit the success of this
company to his honesty,
Integrity, and work ethic second
to none.
When he passed away, it was
expected that some
Adjustments would be made,
primarily Bill Watson
Taking over as CEO and
president.
However, over the last 18
months, I have had time to
Think things through, and now
that I'm in a position
To do so, I'm going to step into
my father's shoes and
Take over what rightfully
belongs to me.
Chris, your father was a good
man, he was one of my
Best friends, but in terms of
running this company,
He would want me...
Century air rightfully became
mine when I turned 18.
Don't act surprised, Bill, it
was only a matter
Of time before I stepped up.
Everyone relax.
Everybody calm down.
Please flip to page 2, if you
will, it explains everything.
Bill will be returning to vice
president,
and I will take the title of
CEO and president.
We need to chat right now.
Just keep reading, thank you.
Bill?
Listen, Chris, we understand
that your dad
Left the company to you, but you
can't just step into
Something you know nothing
about.
I will learn. I've been
learning all my life,
My dad was a great businessman.
Yes, and we just got the
company back on
Track after his death.
If we change things up now, we
risk losing clients.
Things have changed.
I know you're in a lot of pain.
So am I, Jim was my best friend.
I was with him step-by-step as
he built this company up.
Now, he and I were a team, and I
know he wanted
You to be part of...
Don't tell me about my pain,
and don't tell me
About being a team player.
This is my game, my rules.
No one's denying your right to
this, okay?
So let me help you transition
into the position.
Let me mentor you.
You can help me by getting
back to work.
Terry? I'm going to need you
to pack everything up.
No, no, this stays with me.
Christmas is about the gift of
love.
Here you go, merry christmas.
Oh, honey.
You're about five minutes away
from walking through the door.
This was this morning. Why
aren't they working?
Chris, they're bending over
backwards
So century air will look good.
They came in two hours early
this morning to make sure
Their work was done.
Oh, well, none of them told me
that.
Knowing you, you'd probably
yell at them
For coming in early.
Okay, so I give them an
extended lunch break
The day after christmas.
Is that what dad would have
done?
That was different.
Everyone respected dad, he took
care of them. That's not me.
Not yet...
But you always have a choice.
Excuse me. Sorry to bother
you.
Yeah?
I just wanted to...
What do you need?
I just had a quick question. I
was wondering if...
Spit it out.
Can I get an advance? I really
need it.
This is a job. No freebies.
No, I know, but I wouldn't be
asking if I
didn't need it, and you know I'm
good for it.
I've been working overtime, I
can pay...
Jeremy, just stop. I'll do it
just this once.
I'll work extra hard.
This is it.
Thank you. And have a Merry
Christmas.
Logan, Jacob, chores before tv.
I'll do them tonight.
You're not doing chores on
Christmas Eve.
It's not like we have anything
else going on tonight.
You remember Logan and Jacob?
Yeah, and Sarah.
Why are they still here?
I figured that they'd be back in
their home by now.
Unfortunately, some things
never change.
Hey, someone's coming.
[KNOCKING AT THE DOOR]
You can't even wait until
after the holidays?
Merry Christmas.
Why did he have to come today
of all days?
Whatcha doing?
Just wondering why some things
have to be
The way they are.
Why?
Oh, it's nothing for you to
worry about.
What is that?
It's an ornament.
I wish I could dance again.
I would love to be in the Nut
Cracker.
The Nut Cracker?
Yeah, the Nut Cracker is a
show that dancers
Perform every Christmas.
It's beautiful, and so special.
I remember when I was your age,
it was the first time
I put on ballet shoes. I felt so
alive.
And then I was in the nut
cracker, and I was a mouse.
A mouse?
Yeah, but you can be anything
you want, an angel
Or a soldier, a clown, and even
a mouse.
I want to dance.
Do you really?
Can i?
Well, yeah, someday I know I'm
going to dance
Again, so maybe you could come
with me and we'd
Do it together.
But Caylee, I want you to
remember something.
What?
I want you to follow your
dreams, whether it's dancing
Or anything you want to do. My
mom gave this to me.
It reminds me of the first time
I danced.
Promise me you'll take special
care of it.
I promise. Thank you.
You're welcome.
I don't get it, they get
plenty of donations.
Did Cathy and Diane run this
place into the ground or what?
Mom and dad were their biggest
supporters.
Century Air kept this place
going.
Can we have until the end of
the month?
Look, I have a house full of
kids here.
Well, we need to keep the power
on. Thank you.
Well, we have power and gas
until the end of the month.
God's providing.
Miracles happen, Cathy, we just
have to keep the faith.
What about samantha, did she
have
Any luck with chris?
What do you think?
She's just bitter because she
had to move
Out after the accident.
Had to?
I didn't need her help, I had
Linda.
It's a big house, she could
have stayed.
Hi, guys, Merry Christmas.
Hi, did you get off work early?
No, I'm just on a break,
wanted to swing by.
Jeremy, hi!
I got this for you.
Thank you so much, you're so
kind.
I wish I had something for
you. We can't.
You have to, it's a gift.
No.
Nope. Sorry, it's yours.
This makes no sense.
There was a fund set up for the
shelter.
They ran out of money. It's
not that complicated.
For a guy who thinks
he knows so much,
You really don't know anything.
Hey, Sam.
Oh, sweetheart, what's up?
I wasted my whole day, that's
what.
I feel like I let everyone down.
Oh, don't say that, honey.
I thought he would help, but
he was so awful.
He's a completely different
person.
Who has her so upset?
He couldn't have cared less
about the kids.
He said that century air only
invested in...
It doesn't matter.
Oh, honey.
People just don't care.
If they lose the house, those
kids can end up
On the streets.
Sam, god knows how to fight
your battles.
Let him.
Uh-huh.
I know.
I just thought I could make a
difference.
I thought there was still some
good in his heart.
Oh, baby. Come here.
Oh, Sam.
I didn't know. I
She tried to tell you.
I...I just didn't... I didn't
see it from her perspective.
I get it.
They're going through hard
times.
So what are you going to do
about it?
I have no control over the
future.
I think you need to see the
future before you say that.
Diane, are you almost finished
here?
Yes. I just have a few things
to finish up.
The floors, the windows.
All I know this place has to
be done by tomorrow.
They're going to be laying
carpet in the morning.
The tenant's going to be here in
the afternoon
With office furniture.
And when you're done here,
apartment 305 needs to be
cleaned. Questions?
No.
Didn't think so.
Cathy!
She deserves better than this.
Times are tough.
This is all she could find.
Have you heard anything about
the kids?
Not much.
Most of them were placed by the
state.
Jacob is in foster care.
Logan he's on his own.
Any news about sara?
She's in and out.
She just keeps running away.
But Jeremy, he's doing great.
He's in classes at the community
college.
He's our one miracle story.
Oh, thank God for Jeremy.
Well, I've got to get back to
work, but let's
Keep in touch please.
Let's do that.
Oh.
Stay positive!
Okay.
They have such big hearts.
This never should have happened.
Like mom always said, our
choices will impact
The lives of others.
Where's Terry? Who hired these
people?
Pacific West Air. How may I
direct your call?
Pacific West Air?
That's our biggest competitor.
What are they doing here?
You're not going to like this.
What's this guy doing in my
office?
It's his office now.
His office?
Are you saying that I sold
Century Air to this guy?
Dad would never stand for this.
I would never stand for this.
You'd be surprised what you
stand for in the future.
At least tell me that I made a
fortune selling the business.
Things change.
And people change.
I changed? What?
Grace, tell me. What?
No way.
No.
Give me a shot. And one for
the girl.
Keep them coming, all right?
Yeah. When you gonna pay your
tab, kid?
This is a joke, right? I'm
good for it, Al.
I've heard that before.
Are you just going to stand
here or are you going to play?
I could play all night.
I like the sound of that.
What happened to me?
After firing Bill, the pressures
of the running the
Company got the best of you.
You cracked.
No, I would never let myself
become that person.
The future is a funny thing.
It doesn't always go the way you
plan.
And that woman... There's no
way I would end up with
Someone... Well, not like her.
Someone like Samantha.
I guess that's what I always
thought.
This isn't Sam's kitchen.
Sure, it is.
Hey, babe.
Where have you been all day?
Working.
And then I met up with some of
the guys at the bar.
It's Christmas.
The kids had to open presents
without you.
That isn't fair to them.
Is this her husband.
Yeah. She married a total
loser.
Whatever.
At least you're here for family
dinner now.
Well, yeah. The game is on
now.
I'll just be in the other room.
Why is she with this guy?
I never would have treated her
like that.
She couldn't wait around for
you.
Besides, you treated her worse
when she came looking
For a donation.
I don't understand.
Why would she choose someone
like him.
God gives us choices.
You made yours.
She made hers.
It's going to get better, right?
Next time I'm not going to be
so easy on you.
You understand?
Yes.
That's yes, sir, to you. Say
it!
Yes, sir.
Learn some respect, boy.
Be a man.
Pick up this mess.
Why would he go back to live
with his parents if
They're so bad to him?
That's his foster dad.
This was the safest place for
him.
[KNOCK AT THE DOOR]
Get your stuff. You're
leaving.
If you sees you here, he's
gonna call the police.
He's not going to do anything.
You hear me?
Let's go.
We've got to get them out of
here!
Both of them!
All we can do it watch.
I told you to stay away from
here!
Like a big man.
You want him? Take him.
You just want him for the money.
He's barely worth it.
That's why no one else will take
him.
You're not going to do anything.
Just try me.
Come on. We're leaving.
Go ahead and take him.
Think anyone cares?
He ain't worth it.
He's going to be okay, right?
He can live with logan?
Logan has been living on the
street for a while.
He'll show jacob the ropes.
They're just kids.
It isn't fair.
Life isn't fair.
You said so yourself.
Is that Sarah?
Ah, this isn't happening.
I made this for you.
Thank you, Sarah.
I'll put this on our christmas
tree.
I want you to follow your
dreams whether it's dancing
Or anything you want to do.
Gotta play the cards you're
dealt, right?
No, no, no Sarah.
This isn't happening.
I gotta... I gotta do something.
What are you going to do?
You're at the bar getting drunk
with one of
Your girlfriends.
Why are you showing me all this?
You drag me through my darkest
moments.
You show me what people really
think about me.
Just go away.
I never wanted any of this.
I also showed you love and hope.
And maybe you didn't want this,
but you do need this.
Just leave me alone!
Good!
Finally!
I don't need you!
I don't need anyone.
Hey.
Hey! Hey, are you okay?
Are you okay?
Oh, jeremy.
Oh, my god. Oh, my god.
It's gonna be okay, buddy.
It's gonna be okay.
Help! Help!
Hang in there.
Help anyone!
Be strong, buddy.
It's gonna be okay.
I promise it's going to be okay.
No, no, no.
No, no, no!
Why?!
He didn't deserve this!
Why are you taking away everyone
that ever meant
Anything to me?
Why... Why am I so alone?
You understand that our
actions, good and bad, are
The result of people treat us?
It's cause and effect, chris.
Chris, you know these kids
have a bright future
Ahead of them.
If they can only find someone
who believes in them.
That ornament was all she
could give and you took it,
So why shouldn't you give all
you possibly can?
I know you're in a lot of pain.
So am i.
Jim was my best friend.
The decisions you make can
impact the lives around you.
You remember that story I told
you about how God gave
His only son Jesus as a gift to
the world?
Well, Christmas is about the
gift of love.
God never abandoned you.
Not then.
Not now.
Not ever.
Where is God now?
Where was He when Jeremy and
Sarah were... where was He
the night that you and mom and
dad...
Always look for the good.
Even our darkest times offer
redemption.
Even for you.
How?
Through forgiveness.
And love.
That's what Jesus taught us,
chris.
You've always known that.
I guess somewhere... Somewhere
along the way I
Just gave up.
Always look for the good.
It's there.
Grace, thank you.
You better wake up. It's
Christmas.
It's Christmas.
It's Christmas!
Wow. It's amazing.
Thank you.
[KNOCKS ON DOOR]
Hi.
Chris?
Diane, I know what you are
thinking.
Oh, I don't know about that.
I have something that I need
to say.
I'm sure that whatever this is
about can wait.
No. It can't. It can't.
Diane, I'm sorry.
For everything.
You were right. I was just a
kid.
I should never have been so
awful to you.
You were my mom's best friend.
You're the closest thing left I
have to her.
Are you feeling okay?
No. I mean, yes. Yes.
I just want you to move back
into the house.
But I've got a house.
I know.
Here. Take this.
You're always welcome at the
Taylor home.
Your family.
Okay.
Thank you. Thank you for
always being there.
Merry Christmas.
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
Bill? Bill, open up!
[KNOCKING]
Hey. Merry Christmas.
Chris.
I...When I invited you over for
Christmas it was before
You fired me.
Oh, that. Right. Right.
Look, I'm sorry that I didn't
call, but I need your help.
I gave all my reports to tony.
I'm sure he can answer questions
you have.
No. No. It's about the
eternity group.
I'm afraid we're going to lose
the deal.
Chris, I'm sorry but you
should have thought
Things through.
That's the problem.
I never thought anything
through.
Bill, you've got your job back.
It was never my place to take it
away from you,
Especially not on Christmas Eve.
I appreciate the offer chris,
but after you let me
Go I called pacific west.
They've been after me for years.
No, no, no. You can't. Not
them.
I have a meeting next week.
No, Bill. I will pay whatever
your paying you. Double.
You should be the ceo of this
company, not me.
You're the backbone of this
company.
I'm just the legal name that
owns it.
Bill, I'm begging you.
Chris... All right.
I'll give trinity a call
tomorrow.
In the meantime you did say
today was a
Day off though, right?
Yes. Yeah. No, thank you.
If I could wrap up injure job
and stick it under
A tree. I would.
A tree. I... I gotta go get a
tree.
There's your christmas miracle.
This is the worst Christmas
ever.
Logan, how can you say that?
We have a roof over our head.
Food to eat.
Great friends.
I just... I miss the way it
used to be.
I know. We have a lot of good
memories.
But you know what?
We have a lot more ahead of us.
Lord, thank you for keeping us
safe on this day as we
Celebrate the birth of your son.
Mostly thank you for the gift of
love.
[CAR HORN HONKS]
Patience. Understanding.
[CAR HORN CONTINUES TO HONK]
it sounds like jingle bells.
What on earth?
Chris! What are you doing
here?
I got the biggest one I could
find.
I mean, most everything was gone
but I did the
Best I could do.
What is going on?
Oh, Samantha came by the
office yesterday, and I was
So busy that... well, she said
you needed a tree and I
Would have come by last night
but it's a long story.
Oh. Well, do you want to come
in?
Yeah. That would be great.
Ah, there we go.
Hey, guys.
Look, Cathy, I know I've been
pretty bad about
Keeping in touch and helping
out, but I just want to make
Sure that you guys have
everything you need.
All of you. Here.
We're not going to lose the
house!
I just want to make sure you
guys get whatever you want.
Whatever you guys need.
Can we get a puppy?
You want a puppy?
Videos games!
Video games? Sure!
A doll house?
We'll get you a big doll house.
Dance lessons.
You want dance lessons?
You're still dancing.
Okay, great. Yeah, of course.
Logan, are you still playing
baseball?
I'm going to take you to a game.
What has gotten into you?
The Christmas spirit, I guess.
You guys want to decorate this
tree?
[TOGETHER] Yeah!
You want to do the star on the
top? Okay.
And this one is from Grandma
Tippin.
Aw, thank you.
Okay. Let me guess.
Scarf and hat.
Ready? Ooh!
I was right. Oh, I love it.
[CELL PHONE BUZZES]
It's christmas morning.
Dad. It's the shelter.
Hello?
Sam. Get here as soon as you
can.
Wait. Cathy, calm down.
What?
Chris showed up. I can't
explain. Just hurry.
I'm on my way.
Oh, I can't believe him!
Honey, what's wrong?
Chris is at the shelter.
He's... he's going to ruin their
Christmas.
You want us to go with you.
No. It's fine.
Why would he do this?
Sam, be careful.
I'm going to call Jeremy.
Sam, just keep cool.
Let's figure out what's going on
here first, okay?
Christopher Michael Taylor,
what are you...
See. I told you.
So good to see you guys.
Jeremy, this weekend we're going
to hang out, all right?
Just like we used to.
Whatever you say.
Sam, I'm sorry.
I was so awful to you.
I'm sorry I let you down
yesterday and
All the times before.
I just want things to be like
they used to be, like
They should be.
Of course.
But why now?
Yesterday you were so angry.
I know.
I was so... I was.
I was so angry at everyone but
specially at myself.
You've always been there for me
even when I've
Pushed you away.
And I would never miss an
opportunity to open presents
Or watch a game on tv instead of
having dinner with you.
Chris, I think you've lost it.
No.
No. I've found it.
Life is worth living.
I can't spend the rest of it
angry.
I want to believe my prayers
have been answered.
Believe it.
Merry Christmas.
[APPLAUSE]
Excuse me, mister.
Hi.
What's that?
A feather.
It's god's grace.
That's what it is.